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C2 adjective /kənˈvɪviəl/

convivial

友好、活跃和愉快；社交
Meaning
friendly, lively, and enjoyable; sociable
Example
The party had a convivial atmosphere with music and laughter.
派对上有着充满活力的氛围，伴随着音乐和欢笑。
C2 noun /ˈæntiruːm/

anteroom

前厅
Meaning
A small room leading to a main one, often used as a waiting area.
Example
The guests waited in the anteroom before being called inside.
客人在被叫进去之前在前厅等待。
C2 noun /ˈsʊrmə fɪʃ/

Surma fish

苏尔马鱼
Meaning
a freshwater fish species found in the Surma river system of Bangladesh and northeastern India
Example
Surma fish is native to the rivers of Sylhet region.
苏尔马鱼是西莱特地区河流的本土鱼类。
C2 noun /dʒɔːnt/

jaunt

短途旅行
Meaning
A short journey or excursion, usually taken for pleasure.
Example
They went on a weekend jaunt to the countryside.
他们在周末去了乡村进行短途旅行。
C2 noun /ˌdoʊ.məˈstɪs.ə.ti/

domesticity

家庭生活
Meaning
Life at home or devotion to family life.
Example
She enjoys the domesticity of cooking and gardening.
她喜欢做饭和园艺的家庭生活。
C2 adjective /əˈmɔːrfəs/

amorphous

无定形
Meaning
Lacking a clear shape or form; without a defined structure.
Example
The plan remained amorphous and lacked concrete details.
该计划保持无定形，缺乏具体细节。
C2 adjective /sɪmˈfoʊniəs/

symphonious

Meaning
Harmonious; producing a pleasant sound or agreement of sound.
Example
The choir's voices were symphonious and filled the hall with beauty.
C2 verb /flɛdʒ/

fledge

飞翔
Meaning
To develop wing feathers large enough for flight; to bring up until able to fly.
Example
The young birds will fledge in a few weeks.
年轻的鸟将在几周内学会飞行。
C2 noun ˈvaɪ.və ˈvəʊs

viva voce

口试
Meaning
An oral examination, typically for an academic qualification.
Example
Viva Voce tests communication skills.
Viva Voce 考试评估沟通技巧。
C2 noun /ɪnˈhɪərəns/

inherence

内在性
Meaning
The state of being an essential or permanent part of something.
Example
The inherence of risk is part of every business venture.
风险的内在性是每个商业冒险的一部分。
C2 verb /ˈdʒɛn.juˌflɛkt/

genuflect

Meaning
to bend one or both knees as a sign of reverence or worship
Example
The worshippers genuflect before the altar.
C2 adjective fɔːˈtjuː.ɪ.təs

fortuitous

偶然的
Meaning
Happening by accident or chance rather than design; lucky or fortunate.
Example
Their meeting was purely fortuitous.
他们的相遇完全是偶然的。
C2 noun /ˈʌndərlɪŋ/

underling

下属
Meaning
a person of low rank or importance; a subordinate
Example
The manager ordered his underlings to finish the task quickly.
经理命令他的下属快速完成任务。
C2 noun mɒnəˈtɑːskɪŋ

monotasking

一次专注于一项任务
Meaning
The practice of dedicating oneself to a given task and minimizing potential interruptions until the task is completed or a significant period of time has elapsed.
Example
Monotasking can often lead to higher quality work.
单任务处理通常会带来更高质量的工作。
C2 noun /ˈkɒn.tjʊ.mə.li/

contumely

侮辱，轻蔑
Meaning
insulting or humiliating treatment
Example
He endured the contumely of his colleagues with patience.
他耐心地忍受了同事们的轻蔑。
C2 noun /noʊl koʊl/

Knol khol

球茎甘蓝
Meaning
round bulbous vegetable from cabbage family with pale green color and mild taste
Example
Knol khol can be eaten raw in salads or cooked in curries.
球茎甘蓝可以生吃做沙拉，也可以做成咖喱菜肴。
C2 verb /məʊlt/

molt

脱羽
Meaning
To shed old feathers, skin, or hair to make way for new growth.
Example
Birds molt their feathers once a year.
鸟类每年会脱羽。
C2 adjective /fjuːˈnɪəriəl/

funereal

葬礼的
Meaning
having the mournful, somber character of a funeral
Example
The room was filled with a funereal silence after the announcement.
宣布后，房间里充满了葬礼般的沉默。
C2 noun /ˈmɪsɪv/

missive

信件
Meaning
a written message, especially a formal or official letter
Example
He sent a long missive to the governor.
他给州长发送了一封长信。
C2 adjective /ˈmoʊtaɪl/

motile

可动的
Meaning
Capable of movement or locomotion.
Example
Certain bacteria are motile and can swim toward nutrients.
某些细菌是可动的，能够朝营养物质游动。
C2 noun /ˈseɪ.li.əns/

salience

显著性
Meaning
The quality of being particularly noticeable or important; prominence.
Example
The salience of the issue was highlighted in the debate.
该问题的显著性在辩论中得到了强调。
C2 noun /vɜːrˈtuː/

virtu

对艺术的爱好
Meaning
a love of or taste for fine art, antiques, or curiosities
Example
The collector’s house was filled with objects of virtu.
收藏家的房子里充满了虚拟的物品。
C2 adjective /ɪkˈspɒzɪtəri/

expository

说明的
Meaning
intended to explain or describe something
Example
The teacher gave an expository lecture on the topic.
老师就这个话题进行了说明性的讲座。
C2 adjective /bɪˈwɪtʃɪŋ/

bewitching

迷人的
Meaning
charming, enchanting, or captivating in a magical or irresistible way
Example
She wore a bewitching smile that captivated everyone in the room.
她带着迷人的微笑，吸引了房间里所有的人。
C2 noun /prəˈlɪksɪti/

prolixity

冗长
Meaning
the quality of being tediously wordy and long
Example
The book’s prolixity made it difficult to read in one sitting.
这本书的冗长使得在一次阅读中读完变得困难。
C2 verb /ˌæd ˈlɪb/

ad-lib

即兴
Meaning
to speak or perform without preparation; to improvise
Example
The comedian ad-libbed a joke when the microphone failed.
喜剧演员在麦克风故障时即兴编了一个笑话。
C2 noun /ɪnˈkɒnstənsi/

inconstancy

不稳定性
Meaning
The quality of changing frequently or being unreliable.
Example
The inconstancy of the weather makes planning difficult.
天气的不稳定性使得规划变得困难。
C2 noun /kəˈdʒoʊləri/

cajolery

奉承
Meaning
Flattering or coaxing talk intended to persuade someone.
Example
Through cajolery, he convinced his boss to grant him a raise.
通过奉承，他说服了老板给他加薪。
C2 noun /ˈpɜr.fɪ.di/

Perfidy

背叛
Meaning
deliberate breach of faith or trust; treachery; betrayal of trust
Example
His perfidy shocked all who had trusted him.
他的背叛震惊了所有信任他的人。
C2 noun /ˌræproʊʃˈmɑːn/

rapprochement

关系恢复
Meaning
The establishment or resumption of harmonious relations.
Example
The two countries signed an agreement that marked a new rapprochement.
两个国家签署了一项协议，标志着新的关系恢复。
C2 noun /ˈɪntərˌloʊpər/

interloper

闯入者
Meaning
A person who becomes involved in a situation or place where they are not wanted.
Example
He felt like an interloper at the private family gathering.
他在私人家庭聚会中感到像一个闯入者。
C2 adverb /ˈbruːskli/ or /ˈbrʌskli/

brusquely

粗鲁地
Meaning
in a blunt, abrupt, or rude manner
Example
She brusquely dismissed the suggestion.
她粗鲁地拒绝了这个建议。
C2 adjective /hərˈmɛtɪk/

hermetic

密封的
Meaning
Completely sealed, especially so that no air can enter or escape.
Example
The medicine was kept in a hermetic container.
药物被保存在一个密封的容器中。
C2 noun /ˌæfɛkˈteɪʃən/

affectation

Meaning
an unnatural behavior or speech intended to impress others
Example
Her British accent was just an affectation to sound sophisticated.
C2 noun/verb /ɡraʊtʃ/

grouch

抱怨者
Meaning
a person who complains a lot or to complain in a grumpy way
Example
He is such a grouch in the morning before coffee.
他早上喝咖啡前总是抱怨。
C2 adjective /pɪˈskætɔːrɪəl/

piscatorial

与捕鱼相关
Meaning
relating to fishing or fishermen
Example
He has a deep knowledge of piscatorial techniques and fish species.
他对捕鱼技术和鱼种有深刻的了解。
C2 noun /ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːrʃən/

disproportion

不平衡
Meaning
a lack of balance or symmetry; an inequality
Example
There is a clear disproportion between rich and poor in many societies.
在许多社会中，富人和穷人之间存在明显的不平衡。
C2 noun /ˈnɪn.i/

Ninny

傻瓜
Meaning
a silly or foolish person; someone who lacks common sense
Example
Don't be such a ninny, use your brain!
不要做傻瓜，动动脑子！
C2 noun /ˌhaɪdrəˈstætɪks/

hydrostatics

水静力学
Meaning
The branch of science concerned with the mechanical properties of fluids at rest.
Example
Hydrostatics is essential in understanding how dams and reservoirs function.
水静力学对于理解大坝和水库的工作原理至关重要。
C2 noun /fɔːrˈbɛrəns/

forbearance

宽容
Meaning
Patient self-control; restraint and tolerance, especially in difficult situations.
Example
She showed remarkable forbearance during the heated argument.
她在激烈的争论中表现出了非凡的宽容。
C2 noun /ˌprɪnsɪˈpæləti/

principality

公国
Meaning
a state ruled by a prince
Example
Monaco is a famous principality in Europe.
摩纳哥是欧洲著名的公国。
C2 noun /ˈvoʊtəri/

votary

信徒
Meaning
A devoted follower or admirer of someone or something.
Example
He is a votary of classical music and attends every concert.
他是古典音乐的信徒，每场音乐会都会参加。
C2 adjective /ˈlæmbənt/

lambent

柔和的发光
Meaning
glowing or flickering softly; having a gentle radiance
Example
The lambent light of the candle filled the room with warmth.
蜡烛的柔和光线充满了房间的温暖。
C2 verb /ˈsɪn.tɪ.leɪt/

scintillate

闪烁
Meaning
to sparkle or shine brightly; to emit flashes of light
Example
The diamond ring scintillated under the bright lights.
钻石戒指在明亮的灯光下闪耀。
C2 noun /ˈpɔːrfəri/

porphyry

一种硬的火成岩
Meaning
A hard igneous rock containing crystals, often used for decorative or building purposes.
Example
The ancient Romans used porphyry to make columns and statues.
古罗马人使用波斐里石制作柱子和雕像。
C2 adjective /ˌdɪskəmˈbɑːbjuleɪtɪd/

discombobulated

困惑
Meaning
confused and disoriented; feeling unsettled
Example
She looked discombobulated after hearing the unexpected news.
她听到那条意外的消息后，看起来很困惑。
C2 adjective /ˈswɔːrði/

swarthy

黝黑的
Meaning
Having a dark complexion or skin tone.
Example
The sailor had a swarthy face from years under the sun.
那个水手的脸因为多年在阳光下工作而变得黝黑。
C2 adjective /ˈhɔːrtətɔːri/

hortatory

Meaning
Intended to encourage or urge to action.
Example
The manager’s hortatory words inspired the team to work harder.
C2 adjective /dɪˈdjuːsəbl/

deducible

可推断的
Meaning
able to be deduced; possible to be inferred
Example
The solution is deducible from the data provided.
解决方案可以从提供的数据中推断出来。
C2 noun /ˈnɛkrəˌmænsər/

necromancer

Meaning
a person who practices necromancy; a wizard or magician who claims to communicate with the dead
Example
The villagers feared the old necromancer who lived at the edge of the forest.
C2 adjective /ɑːrˈθʊr.i.ən/

arthurian

与亚瑟王相关的
Meaning
Relating to the legendary King Arthur and the stories surrounding him.
Example
The novel is set in an Arthurian world of knights and castles.
这部小说设定在一个亚瑟王的世界里，充满了骑士和城堡。
C2 noun /ˈɡlʌt.ən/

Glutton

贪吃者
Meaning
a person who regularly eats or drinks more than is necessary; someone who has an excessive appetite
Example
He was known as a glutton who could finish three large pizzas in one sitting.
他被认为是一个贪吃者，可以在一次坐下时吃完三大披萨。
C2 noun /ˈkɔːfər/

coffer

箱子
Meaning
A strongbox or small chest for holding valuables, often used metaphorically for funds or financial reserves.
Example
The city's coffers were drained after the costly project.
昂贵的项目后，城市的资金库被耗尽了。
C2 noun /ˈkjʊriˌoʊ/

curio

奇特物品
Meaning
a small unusual or interesting object, often collected for its rarity
Example
She bought a curio from the antique shop.
她从古董店买了一个奇特物品。
C2 noun/adjective /ˈdɪstæf/

distaff

与女性相关，母系
Meaning
Relating to women or the maternal side of a family; also a tool for spinning thread.
Example
She came from the distaff side of a noble family.
她来自一个贵族家庭的母系。
C2 noun /ˈbɒdɪs/

bodice

束身衣
Meaning
the part of a woman's dress that covers the body from the neck to the waist
Example
She wore a dress with an embroidered bodice.
她穿了一件带有刺绣束身衣的裙子。
C2 noun /ˈɡændər/

Gander

雄鹅
Meaning
male goose
Example
The gander protected his family from the approaching dog.
这只雄鹅保护了他的家人免受靠近的狗的攻击。
C2 noun /ˌsaɪ.kəʊˈɡræf.ɪks/

Psychographics

根据人们的态度、愿望和其他心理标准对人进行研究和分类
Meaning
The study and classification of people according to their attitudes, aspirations, and other psychological criteria.
Example
Psychographics reveal consumer buying motives.
心理图谱揭示了消费者购买动机。
C2 noun /fɪˈlændərər/

philanderer

花花公子
Meaning
a man who habitually engages in casual romantic or sexual affairs
Example
The politician was exposed as a notorious philanderer.
这位政治家被揭露为一个臭名昭著的花花公子。
C2 noun /ˈmɛndɪkənt/

mendicant

乞丐
Meaning
a beggar; a person who lives by asking for alms
Example
The mendicant asked for food at the monastery gate.
乞丐在修道院门口乞求食物。
C2 noun /sfɪˈrɒmɪtər/

spherometer

球形仪
Meaning
An instrument used for measuring the curvature of spherical surfaces.
Example
The scientist used a spherometer to measure the lens curvature.
科学家使用了一个球形仪来测量透镜的曲率。
C2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈbjuːz/

disabuse

使觉醒
Meaning
To free someone from a false belief or misconception.
Example
The teacher tried to disabuse the students of their misunderstanding.
老师试图让学生摆脱他们的误解。
C2 noun /ˌsɒ̃ˈfrwɑː/

sangfroid

冷静
Meaning
Composure or coolness under pressure.
Example
She impressed everyone with her sangfroid during the interview.
她在面试中以冷静给大家留下了深刻印象。
C2 noun /ˈtʃælɪs/

chalice

圣杯
Meaning
A large cup or goblet, typically used for drinking wine in religious ceremonies.
Example
The priest lifted the golden chalice during the ceremony.
牧师在仪式中举起了金色的圣杯。
C2 adjective /dɪˈstreɪ/

distrait

心不在焉
Meaning
deeply distracted or absent-minded, often due to worry or grief
Example
He looked distrait after hearing the sad news.
在听到悲伤的消息后，他看起来心不在焉。
C2 adverb /ˈvɛrɪli/

verily

的确
Meaning
truly; certainly; without a doubt
Example
Verily, I say unto you, this is the truth.
的确，我对你们说，这就是事实。
C2 noun /ˌdiːlɛkˈteɪʃən/

delectation

愉悦
Meaning
great pleasure or delight
Example
She read the story aloud for the delectation of her friends.
她大声朗读故事，以供朋友们的愉悦。
C2 adjective /ˈtjuːtɪləri/

tutelary

守护神
Meaning
Relating to or serving as a guardian or protector, often used for deities or spirits.
Example
Athena was considered the tutelary goddess of Athens.
雅典娜被认为是雅典的守护女神。
C2 adjective /bɪˈnaɪtɪd/

benighted

黑暗的，无知的
Meaning
In a state of intellectual or moral ignorance; overtaken by darkness.
Example
The explorers were lost in the benighted forest without any guide.
探险者在没有向导的情况下迷失在黑暗的森林中。
C2 adjective /koʊˈtɜːr.mɪ.nəs/

coterminous

共边
Meaning
having the same boundaries or extent in space, time, or meaning
Example
The two jurisdictions are coterminous, sharing the same borders.
这两个司法管辖区是共边的，共享相同的边界。
C2 noun /ˈsɛm.ɪ.nɛr.i/

seminary

神学院
Meaning
A school or college for training priests, ministers, or rabbis.
Example
He decided to enroll in a seminary to study theology.
他决定报名参加神学院，学习神学。
C2 noun /ˈproʊtoʊˌmɑːrtɚ/

protomartyr

第一位殉道者
Meaning
The first martyr in a cause or religion, often referring to the first Christian martyr.
Example
St. Stephen is known as the protomartyr of Christianity.
圣斯蒂芬被称为基督教的原始殉道者。
C2 noun, verb /ˈpɑːrli/

parley

谈判
Meaning
a discussion between opposing sides, especially to negotiate terms
Example
The generals met to parley over the terms of surrender.
将军们会面商讨投降的条件。
C2 noun /voʊˈsɪfərəns/

vociferance

大声喊叫
Meaning
the act of shouting or making a loud outcry
Example
The vociferance of the protesters filled the streets.
抗议者的呼喊声充满了街道。
C2 noun /bəˈnæləti/

banality

平凡
Meaning
The condition of being unoriginal, boring, or obvious; trite remark or quality.
Example
The speech was criticized for its banality and lack of originality.
这篇演讲因其平凡和缺乏原创性而受到批评。
C2 noun /ˈdændi/

dandy

过度注重外貌和衣着的男人
Meaning
a man who gives too much attention to his appearance and clothes
Example
The young dandy spent hours grooming himself before the party.
年轻的丹迪在聚会前花了几个小时打理自己。
C2 noun /ˈdɪfɪdəns/

diffidence

缺乏自信
Meaning
Lack of self-confidence; shyness or modesty.
Example
Her diffidence made it hard for her to speak in public.
她的缺乏自信让她很难在公众面前发言。
C2 verb /ˌɪntərˈpoʊz/

interpose

Meaning
To place or insert between one thing and another; to intervene in a situation.
Example
He quickly interposed himself between the fighters to stop the quarrel.
C2 adjective /ˈblæs.fə.məs/

blasphemous

亵渎的
Meaning
showing disrespect or lack of reverence for God or sacred things
Example
The book was banned for its blasphemous content.
这本书因其亵渎内容而被禁止。
C2 noun /ɪnˈtriːti/

entreaty

恳求
Meaning
An earnest or humble request or plea.
Example
She made an entreaty for peace during the heated argument.
她在激烈的争论中恳求和平。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈsʌlid/

unsullied

无暇
Meaning
not spoiled or made impure; perfectly clean or pure
Example
His reputation remained unsullied despite the accusations.
尽管有指控，他的声誉仍然无暇。
C2 noun /ˈdʒɪŋɡoʊˌɪzəm/

jingoism

极端民族主义
Meaning
extreme patriotism expressed in aggressive foreign policy
Example
The politician's speech was filled with jingoism.
那位政治家的演讲充满了沙文主义。
C2 noun /ɡæf/

gaff

错误
Meaning
A social blunder or mistake; also a hook or device used in fishing or theater.
Example
He made a major gaff during the meeting by forgetting the client's name.
他在会议中犯了一个大错误，忘记了客户的名字。
C2 noun /ˈæntɪkwɛri/

antiquary

古董商
Meaning
A person who studies, collects, or deals in antiques or ancient objects.
Example
The antiquary spent years collecting rare manuscripts from the medieval period.
这位古物商花了多年时间收集来自中世纪的稀有手稿。
C2 adjective /dæŋk/

dank

潮湿且寒冷
Meaning
unpleasantly damp and cold
Example
The basement was dark and dank, filled with a musty smell.
地下室又黑又潮湿，弥漫着一股霉味。
C2 adjective /kənˈkɒmɪtənt/

concomitant

伴随的
Meaning
Naturally accompanying or associated with something.
Example
Increased stress is often concomitant with long working hours.
增加的压力通常与长时间的工作时间并存。
C2 adjective /ˌɪn.trəˈmjʊə.rəl/

intramural

校内
Meaning
Occurring within the walls of a single institution, especially a school or college.
Example
The college organizes intramural sports competitions every semester.
大学每学期组织校内体育比赛。
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrkwɪzɪt raɪt/

perquisiteperquisiteright

额外福利的权利
Meaning
a legal right to certain benefits or privileges associated with a job or office
Example
The judge enjoyed certain perquisite rights attached to his position.
法官享受了与其职位相关的某些额外福利。
C2 noun /pɛlf/

pelf

不正当的钱
Meaning
Money, especially when gained dishonorably.
Example
The corrupt official was motivated only by pelf.
腐败的官员仅仅是为了不正当的钱而动机。
C2 adjective /ˌsæsərˈdoʊtl/

sacerdotal

神职的
Meaning
Relating to priests or the priesthood.
Example
The ritual had a distinctly sacerdotal character.
仪式具有明显的神职特征。
C2 noun /ˈpɒmfrɪt/

Pomfret

鲳鱼
Meaning
A deep-bodied marine fish with silvery scales, popular in Asian cuisine
Example
The restaurant serves delicious pomfret curry with rice.
餐厅提供美味的鲳鱼咖喱配米饭。
C2 adjective /juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/

ubiquitious

无处不在
Meaning
Present, appearing, or found everywhere.
Example
Smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern society.
智能手机已经在现代社会中无处不在。
C2 adjective /ˌnɒnˈtrɪviəl/

nontrivial

非平凡
Meaning
Not simple or easy; requiring effort or significant thought.
Example
Solving the equation turned out to be a nontrivial task.
解决方程被证明是一个非平凡的任务。
C2 noun /ˌɪnədˈvɜːrtəns/

inadvertence

疏忽
Meaning
Failure to pay attention; carelessness.
Example
The error happened through sheer inadvertence.
错误是由于完全的疏忽发生的。
C2 noun /wɪt/

whit

极小的量
Meaning
a very small part or amount
Example
He doesn't care a whit about the outcome.
他一点也不在乎结果。
C2 adjective /rɪˈdaʊ.tə.bəl/

redoubtable

可怕/值得尊敬
Meaning
formidable, especially as an opponent; inspiring fear or respect
Example
She was a redoubtable leader who commanded respect from all.
她是一个可怕的领导，赢得了所有人的尊重。
C2 adjective /sɪˈkweɪʃəs/

sequacious

盲目追随
Meaning
Lacking independence of thought; blindly following.
Example
The sequacious students never questioned their teacher's opinions.
盲目追随的学生从未质疑过他们老师的意见。
C2 adjective /ˈlæk.ti.əl/

lacteal

与牛奶相关或类似牛奶的
Meaning
Relating to or resembling milk; conveying chyle or milky fluid.
Example
The lacteal vessels in the small intestine absorb dietary fats.
小肠中的乳汁管吸收膳食脂肪。
C2 noun /ˌhɜːrpəˈtɒlədʒɪst/

herpetologist

爬虫学家
Meaning
A scientist who studies reptiles and amphibians.
Example
The herpetologist discovered a new species of frog in the rainforest.
爬虫学家在雨林中发现了一种新青蛙物种。
C2 adjective /pɔːrˈtɛntəs/

portentous

不祥的，严肃的
Meaning
Giving a sign or warning that something, often bad or serious, is going to happen; or overly solemn and pompous.
Example
His portentous tone made everyone nervous about the news.
他那不祥的语气让大家因新闻感到紧张。
C2 noun /ˈkɒn.tɪ.nəns/

continence

节制
Meaning
self-restraint, especially regarding bodily functions or desires
Example
He practiced continence to maintain focus on his studies.
他练习节制以保持对学业的专注。
C2 noun /ˌdaɪ.jʊˈret.ɪk/

diuretic

利尿剂
Meaning
A substance that promotes the production of urine.
Example
Coffee has a mild diuretic effect.
咖啡有轻微的利尿作用。
C2 noun /ˈkætɪtʃuː/

Catechu

凯特楚
Meaning
an extract from a tropical Asian plant, used in tanning and dyeing
Example
Catechu extract is commonly used in traditional medicine.
凯特楚提取物通常用于传统医学中。
C2 adjective /ˈɪmənənt/

immanent

内在的
Meaning
existing or operating within; inherent
Example
He believed that moral values are immanent in human nature.
他相信道德价值在人的本性中是内在的。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈspiːdiənt/

inexpedient

不合适
Meaning
Not advisable, suitable, or practical in the circumstances.
Example
It would be inexpedient to invest without proper research.
在没有适当研究的情况下进行投资是不合适的。
C2 verb /kənˈvʌls/

convulse

剧烈震动; 经历突然的不自主收缩
Meaning
to shake violently; to suffer sudden involuntary contractions
Example
The patient convulsed during the seizure.
患者在发作时抽搐。
C2 verb /ˈvɪʃieɪt/

vitiate

败坏
Meaning
to spoil, weaken, or make something less effective
Example
One careless remark can vitiate the entire argument.
一句不小心的话可能会破坏整个论点。
C2 adjective /ˌɛsəˈtɛrɪk/

esoteric

深奥的
Meaning
intended for or understood by only a small number of people with special knowledge
Example
The professor gave an esoteric lecture on ancient philosophy.
教授做了一场关于古代哲学的深奥讲座。
C2 noun /ˈævərɪs/

avarice

贪婪
Meaning
extreme greed for wealth or material gain
Example
His avarice led him to exploit his workers.
他的贪婪导致他剥削工人。
C2 noun /ˈpærəpɛt/

parapet

防护墙
Meaning
A low protective wall along the edge of a roof, balcony, or bridge.
Example
The soldier hid behind the parapet for protection.
士兵躲在防护墙后面以保障安全。
C2 noun /ˈwɒntənnəs/

wantonness

无缘的残忍
Meaning
The quality of being reckless, cruel, or deliberately malicious.
Example
His wantonness shocked everyone at the gathering.
他的无缘残忍震惊了聚会上的每一个人。
C2 noun /ˌmæskəˈreɪd/

masquerade

一场人们佩戴面具和服装的聚会
Meaning
a party or gathering where people wear masks and costumes; a false outward show
Example
The charity event was held as a grand masquerade.
慈善活动作为一场盛大的 masquerade 举行。
C2 adjective /ˈbrækɪʃ/

brackish

咸淡水
Meaning
Slightly salty, often describing water that is a mix of fresh and seawater.
Example
The river estuary contained brackish water.
河口含有咸淡水。
C2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈfræntʃaɪz/

disenfranchise

剥夺权利
Meaning
To deprive someone of the right to vote or other rights.
Example
The new law could disenfranchise thousands of voters.
新法律可能会剥夺成千上万选民的投票权。
C2 verb /əˈsɛvəˌreɪt/

asseverate

断言
Meaning
to affirm or declare positively and earnestly
Example
He asseverated that he had never seen the man before.
他断言他从未见过那个人。
C2 adjective /ˈkɒnfluənt/

confluent

汇流
Meaning
Flowing together or merging; coming together at one point.
Example
The confluent streams formed a mighty river.
汇流的溪流形成了一条强大的河流。
C2 adjective /ˈæʒər/

azure

蔚蓝
Meaning
A bright blue color like that of a clear sky.
Example
The clear sky was painted in a deep shade of azure.
清澈的天空被涂成了深深的蔚蓝色。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈdʒɛnjuəs/

ingenuous

天真
Meaning
Innocent, naive, and unsuspecting; showing childlike simplicity and sincerity.
Example
Her ingenuous smile revealed her genuine kindness.
她天真的笑容揭示了她真实的善良。
C2 noun /ˈbuːbi/

booby

傻瓜
Meaning
a foolish or gullible person; a silly individual
Example
He felt like a booby after making such a simple mistake.
犯了这么简单的错误后，他觉得自己像个傻瓜。
C2 noun /ˈhjuːməs/

humus

腐殖土
Meaning
The dark, organic material in soil formed from decayed plants and animals.
Example
The gardener enriched the soil with humus to improve plant growth.
园丁将腐殖土混入土壤中以促进植物生长。
C2 noun /əˈkʌmpənɪst/

accompanist

伴奏者
Meaning
A person who plays a musical instrument to support a singer or another musician.
Example
The pianist served as the accompanist for the singer during the concert.
钢琴家在音乐会上充当了歌手的伴奏者。