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B2 noun ˈkɔːrəl ˈriːfs

Coral Reefs

珊瑚礁
Meaning
Underwater structures made from calcium carbonate secreted by corals, forming diverse marine ecosystems.
Example
Saint Martin's Island is known for its coral reefs.
圣马丁岛以其珊瑚礁而闻名。
B2 adjective /stəˈtɪstɪkəl/

statistical

统计的
Meaning
relating to the use or analysis of numerical data
Example
The report provides statistical data about population growth.
报告提供了有关人口增长的统计数据。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnsərˈmaʊntəbl/

insurmountable

不可逾越
Meaning
Too great to be overcome.
Example
The explorers faced insurmountable odds in the desert.
探险者在沙漠中面对着无法逾越的困难。
B1 verb /dɪˈlɪvər/

deliver

交付
Meaning
to bring or hand over something to the intended recipient
Example
The courier will deliver the package tomorrow.
快递员明天会送包裹。
C1 noun /ʃraɪn/

Shrine

圣地; 神殿; 圣坛
Meaning
a holy or sacred place dedicated to a specific deity, ancestor, hero, or saint
Example
Pilgrims visit the shrine to pray for good health.
朝圣者前往圣地为健康祈祷。
C2 noun /ˈsɜːrklət/

circlet

Meaning
A small circular band, typically worn as an ornament on the head.
Example
The princess wore a golden circlet on her forehead.
C2 noun /ˈsɪnəd/

synod

主教会议
Meaning
An assembly of the clergy in a Christian church convened to decide on issues of doctrine or administration.
Example
The synod gathered to discuss reforms in the church.
主教会议聚集在一起讨论教会的改革。
B1 verb /kənˈsʌlt/

consult

咨询
Meaning
To seek advice or information from someone with expertise.
Example
You should consult a doctor before starting the treatment.
在开始治疗之前，你应该咨询医生。
C1 adjective /ˈpəʊtəbl/

potable

可饮用的
Meaning
safe to drink; drinkable
Example
The villagers did not have access to potable water.
村民没有水源可以饮用。
C2 verb /dʒɪr/

jeer

嘲笑
Meaning
to laugh at someone or something in a cruel or mocking way
Example
The crowd began to jeer at the opposing team.
人群开始对对方球队嘲笑。
B2 verb /spɪt/

spit

吐口水
Meaning
to force liquid, especially saliva, out of the mouth
Example
He spat on the ground in anger.
他因愤怒在地上吐口水。
C2 noun /ˈlɪŋ.ɡwə/

lingua

语言
Meaning
A language, especially one used for communication among people.
Example
English has become a global lingua for business and science.
英语已经成为商业和科学的全球语言。
C1 noun əˈtrɪʃ.ən

attrition

消耗
Meaning
The process of reducing something's strength or effectiveness through sustained attack or pressure.
Example
The company faced high employee attrition due to job dissatisfaction.
由于工作不满意，公司面临高员工流失率。
C1 noun /tiˈɑː.rə/

Tiara

头冠
Meaning
a jeweled ornamental crown worn on formal occasions
Example
The princess wore a sparkling diamond tiara at the royal ball.
公主在皇家舞会上戴着一顶闪亮的钻石头冠。
B2 noun /ˈɡlæmər/

glamor

魅力
Meaning
An attractive or exciting quality that makes something or someone appealing.
Example
The glamor of city life attracts many young people.
城市生活的魅力吸引了许多年轻人。
C1 noun /ɪˈpɪt.ə.mi/

epitome

某种特质或类型的完美例子；某物的最佳代表
Meaning
A perfect example of a particular quality or type; the best representation of something.
Example
She is the epitome of grace and kindness.
她是优雅与善良的典范。
C2 noun /kəmˈpɛndiəm/

compendium

汇编
Meaning
A collection of concise but detailed information about a subject.
Example
The book is a compendium of ancient myths and legends.
这本书是关于古代神话和传说的汇编。
A1 noun /ˈhɒlɪdeɪ/

holiday

假期
Meaning
A day of celebration or rest when most people do not work.
Example
We are planning a trip during the summer holiday.
我们计划在暑假期间去旅行。
C1 noun /ˈsteɪtəs kwoʊ/

status quo

现状
Meaning
The existing state of affairs, especially regarding social or political issues.
Example
The government decided to maintain the status quo until further review.
政府决定在进一步审查之前保持现状。
C2 noun /kəˈnɑːrd/

canard

Meaning
a false or unfounded story or rumor
Example
The article turned out to be nothing more than a canard.
C1 noun /ˈfæm.ɪn/

Famine

饥荒
Meaning
extreme scarcity of food; a period when food is extremely scarce
Example
The severe drought led to widespread famine in the region.
严重的干旱导致该地区广泛的饥荒。
C1 noun /aɪˈdiː.ə.lɪ.zəm/

Idealism

理想主义
Meaning
the pursuit of high principles and noble goals; unrealistic pursuit of perfection
Example
His youthful idealism motivated him to join various social justice movements.
他的青春理想主义激励他加入了各种社会公正运动。
C2 noun /ˌsɪləbɪˈkeɪʃən/

syllabication

音节划分
Meaning
The division of words into syllables.
Example
Proper syllabication helps in correct pronunciation.
正确的音节划分有助于正确发音。
B2 noun /træŋˈkwɪləti/

tranquility

宁静
Meaning
the quality or state of being calm and peaceful
Example
He enjoyed the tranquility of the countryside.
他享受着乡村的宁静。
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪbə/

belabour

过分强调
Meaning
to explain something repeatedly or with excessive detail; to criticize or attack verbally at length
Example
The teacher did not belabour the point once the students understood it.
当学生已经理解后，老师没有过分强调这一点。
C1 adjective /ˈɜːrstwaɪl/

erstwhile

曾经
Meaning
former or in the past
Example
They were erstwhile friends but no longer speak.
他们曾经是朋友，但现在不再交谈。
B2 adjective /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/

joyful

快乐的
Meaning
full of joy and happiness; causing joy or delight
Example
She felt joyful when she heard the good news.
听到好消息时，她感到很快乐。
B2 noun /ˈaʊt.breɪk/

Out-break

爆发
Meaning
a sudden occurrence or eruption of something, especially disease or violence
Example
The outbreak of flu affected many students in the school.
流感的爆发影响了学校的许多学生。
A1 determiner/pronoun /boʊθ/

both

两个
Meaning
referring to two people or things together
Example
Both of the children were excited about the trip.
这两个孩子对旅行感到兴奋。
C1 noun /ˌɛtɪˈmɒlədʒi/

etymology

词源学
Meaning
The study of the origin of words and how their meanings and forms have evolved.
Example
The etymology of the word 'salary' comes from the Latin word for salt.
'工资'这个词的词源来自拉丁语中的盐的词汇。
B2 verb /ˈwɪɡəl/

wiggle

摇动, 扭动
Meaning
To move or cause to move with small rapid movements from side to side.
Example
The baby wiggled happily in her mother's arms.
宝宝在妈妈的怀里高兴地扭动。
C2 adjective /eɪˈsɛptɪk/

aseptic

无菌的
Meaning
Free from contamination caused by harmful microorganisms; sterile.
Example
Surgeons must work in an aseptic environment to prevent infection.
外科医生必须在无菌环境中工作，以防止感染。
B2 noun /saɪˈkɒlədʒi/

psychology

心理学
Meaning
the scientific study of the mind and behavior
Example
Psychology helps us understand how people think and act.
心理学帮助我们理解人们如何思考和行动。
B1 verb /sɪŋk/

sink

沉没
Meaning
to go down below the surface; to descend
Example
The ship sinks in the deep ocean.
船沉入深海。
B1 adverb /ˈdʒen.tli/

Gently

轻柔地; 小心地; 轻轻地;
Meaning
in a mild, soft, or careful manner
Example
She gently touched the baby's face.
她轻柔地触摸了宝宝的脸。
C1 noun /ɡluːm/

Gloom

黑暗; 悲伤; 忧郁
Meaning
partial or total darkness; a state of dejection or despondency
Example
The thick clouds cast a gloom over the valley, making everything appear dark and dreary.
厚重的云层将黑暗笼罩在山谷上，让一切看起来昏暗和忧郁。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈbrɔɪld/

embroiled

卷入
Meaning
being deeply involved in a difficult situation, conflict, or scandal
Example
She found herself embroiled in a heated family dispute.
她发现自己卷入了一场激烈的家庭争执。
C2 noun /ˈhɔːθɔːrn/

hawthorn

有刺灌木
Meaning
A thorny shrub or small tree with white or pink flowers, often used for hedges.
Example
The garden was lined with blooming hawthorn bushes.
花园里种满了盛开的山楂灌木。
C2 adjective /sərˈkjuːɪtəs/

circuitous

迂回路线
Meaning
Longer than the most direct way; roundabout.
Example
He took a circuitous route to avoid traffic.
他走了一条迂回路线以避开交通。
B2 noun /dʒuː/

jew

犹太人
Meaning
a person whose religion is Judaism or who is of Jewish descent
Example
He is a Jew by heritage and follows Jewish customs.
他是犹太人，继承了犹太传统并遵守犹太习俗。
C2 adjective /ˈdʒɔːnti/

jaunty

活泼
Meaning
Having a lively, cheerful, and self-confident manner or appearance.
Example
He walked into the room with a jaunty step.
他带着轻快的步伐走进了房间。
C2 noun /ˈdɛθsˌhɛd/

deaths-head

骷髅
Meaning
A representation of a human skull, often used as a symbol of death.
Example
The pirate flag was marked with a grim deaths-head.
海盗旗上标有一个恐怖的骷髅。
B1 noun /ˌkwɒl.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Qualification

资格; 能力
Meaning
official record showing that someone has finished a training course or has necessary skills; condition or requirement
Example
She has the right qualifications for this engineering job.
她拥有这个工程工作的必要资格。
C2 noun /ˈspæŋɡəl/

spangle

亮片
Meaning
A small shiny piece of metal or plastic used for decoration on clothes.
Example
Her dress was covered with silver spangles that glittered in the light.
她的裙子上覆盖着银色的亮片，在光线下闪闪发光。
C1 noun /kæʃ/

cache

缓存
Meaning
A hidden storage of items or a high-speed memory in computing.
Example
The hikers found a cache of supplies hidden under the rocks.
远足者在岩石下发现了一个隐藏的物资存储。
B2 adjective /ˈduː.əl/

Dual

双重的
Meaning
having two parts or consisting of two elements; double
Example
She has dual citizenship of both countries.
她拥有两个国家的双重国籍。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈberəbəl/

Unbearable

无法忍受
Meaning
too painful, annoying, or unpleasant to tolerate; impossible to endure
Example
The heat in the desert was unbearable.
沙漠中的热度是无法忍受的。
C1 verb /lɜːrk/

lurk

潜伏
Meaning
to remain hidden so as to wait for an opportunity to attack or observe
Example
A stranger lurked in the shadows.
一个陌生人潜伏在阴影中。
C1 noun /dɪˈfen.dənt/

Defendant

被告
Meaning
an individual, company, or institution sued or accused in a court of law
Example
The defendant pleaded not guilty to all charges brought against him.
被告对所有对他提出的指控表示不认罪。
A2 noun /skɜːrt/

Skirt

裙子
Meaning
a garment that hangs from the waist and covers part or all of the legs
Example
She chose a blue skirt to match her blouse.
她选择了一条蓝色的裙子，以配合她的衬衫。
C1 verb /ɪnˈlaɪvən/

enliven

使生动
Meaning
to make something more lively, interesting, or cheerful
Example
Her jokes helped enliven the dull meeting.
她的笑话帮助让枯燥的会议变得生动。
B2 noun ˌkætəˈstrɒfɪk ɪˈvents

catastrophic events

灾难性事件
Meaning
Extremely destructive or damaging events that cause widespread devastation.
Example
Cyclones are catastrophic events in Bangladesh.
气旋是孟加拉国的灾难性事件。
B2 adjective /ˌnɒnˈprɒfɪt/

nonprofit

非营利组织
Meaning
an organization that does not aim to make a profit, often serving a social or charitable purpose.
Example
She works for a nonprofit organization that helps children.
她为一个帮助孩子的非营利组织工作。
C1 noun /ˌhɑːmənaɪˈzeɪʃən/

harmonization

协调，调和
Meaning
The process of making things compatible or consistent with one another.
Example
The harmonization of different policies ensures consistent results.
不同政策的协调确保了一致的结果。
C1 verb /rɪˈsʌsɪteɪt/

resuscitate

Meaning
to revive someone from unconsciousness or apparent death
Example
The doctors tried to resuscitate the patient after the heart attack.
C1 verb /ɪnˈvoʊk/

invoke

呼叫
Meaning
to call upon a higher power, authority, or principle for help, support, or justification
Example
The lawyer invoked the constitution to defend his client.
律师援引宪法来为他的客户辩护。
C2 noun /maɪˈkrɒmɪtər/

micrometer

千分尺
Meaning
A device used for measuring small distances with great accuracy.
Example
The engineer used a micrometer to measure the thickness of the wire.
工程师使用了一个微米尺来测量电线的厚度。
B2 noun /ˈfɛmənɪst/

feminist

女性主义者
Meaning
a person who supports equal rights and opportunities for women and men
Example
She proudly calls herself a feminist and fights for gender equality.
她自豪地称自己为女性主义者，并为性别平等而奋斗。
B1 verb /seɪl/

sail

扬帆旅行
Meaning
to travel on water in a boat or ship using sails or by wind power
Example
They sailed across the Atlantic Ocean last summer.
他们去年夏天横渡了大西洋。
B1 noun /ˈwɔːdrəʊb/

wardrobe

衣橱
Meaning
A large cupboard where clothes are stored; also the collection of clothes someone owns.
Example
Her wardrobe is full of colorful dresses.
她的衣橱里充满了五颜六色的裙子。
C2 adjective /trænzˈæl.paɪn/

transalpine

阿尔卑斯山以外
Meaning
situated beyond or across the Alps, especially from the viewpoint of Italy
Example
The Romans referred to France as Transalpine Gaul.
罗马人将法国称为越阿尔卑斯的高卢。
C2 noun /ˈtʃænsəri/

chancery

大法官法院
Meaning
A court of equity or the office of a chancellor.
Example
The case was taken to the chancery court for resolution.
此案件已提交至大法官法院以求解决。
B2 noun /kəˈmɪʃənər/

commissioner

专员
Meaning
an official in charge of a particular department or area
Example
The police commissioner addressed the media about the incident.
警察专员向媒体介绍了事件。
B1 noun /ɪˈskeɪp/

Escape

逃脱; 逃离; 解救
Meaning
an act of breaking free from confinement or control; a way out
Example
The prisoner's escape from the jail shocked the authorities.
囚犯从监狱的逃脱震惊了当局。
B2 noun /ˌɒpəˈzɪʃən/

opposition

反对
Meaning
the action of opposing or resisting something
Example
The opposition to the new law was strong.
对新法律的反对很强烈。
B2 noun /səˈspɪʃən/

Suspicion

怀疑
Meaning
a feeling or thought that someone is guilty of an illegal or dishonest activity
Example
The police arrested him on suspicion of theft.
警方以盗窃嫌疑逮捕了他。
B2 noun /ˌɑːr.kiˈɑː.lə.dʒi/

archeology

考古学
Meaning
the study of human history and prehistory through excavation and analysis of artifacts and structures
Example
She decided to study archeology to learn about ancient civilizations.
她决定学习考古学，以了解古代文明。
A2 noun ˈtʃælɪndʒ

challenge

挑战
Meaning
A call to take part in a contest or competition, especially a demanding or stimulating one; a task or situation that tests someone's abilities.
Example
Plastic pollution poses a significant challenge to global health.
塑料污染对全球健康构成了重大挑战。
C1 noun /ˈef.ɪ.dʒi/

Effigy

肖像; 抗议模型
Meaning
a sculpture or model of a person, especially one made as a protest
Example
The protesters burned an effigy of the corrupt politician in the square.
抗议者在广场上烧毁了腐败政治家的肖像。
B2 adjective /rɪˈmuːvəbəl/

removable

可拆卸的
Meaning
able to be removed or taken away
Example
This phone has a removable battery.
这款手机有一块可拆卸的电池。
C1 noun ˌkɒm.pjʊˈteɪ.ʃən

computation

计算
Meaning
The action of mathematical calculation.
Example
Complex computation is required for AI models.
复杂的计算对AI模型来说是必须的。
C2 verb /ˈnɪtˌpɪk/

nitpick

Meaning
To find and criticize small or unimportant faults in someone or something.
Example
She tends to nitpick about every little detail.
C1 verb /ˈrevəl/

revel

陶醉
Meaning
to enjoy oneself in a lively and noisy way; to take great pleasure in
Example
They revel in their success.
他们沉浸在成功中。
C2 noun /ˈkɒn.kɔːd/

concord

协议或和谐
Meaning
Agreement or harmony between people or groups.
Example
The leaders worked towards international concord.
领导人们为国际和谐而努力。
C2 noun /naɪˈdʒel.ə/

Nigella

黑孜然
Meaning
small black seeds with a nutty, slightly bitter flavor, also known as black cumin or black seed
Example
Sprinkle nigella seeds on top of the bread before baking.
在面包上撒上黑孜然种子，然后烤制。
C1 noun /ˈrɛvərəns/

reverence

崇敬
Meaning
deep respect for someone or something
Example
The students showed reverence to their teacher.
学生们向他们的老师表达了崇敬。
A1 adjective /eɪtθ/

eighth

第八
Meaning
coming after the seventh position in a sequence; one of eight equal parts
Example
She finished in eighth place in the race.
她在比赛中获得了第八名。
B2 noun /hʊd/

Hood

蛇头罩
Meaning
the expandable neck region of certain snakes like cobras; a covering for the head
Example
The cobra spread its hood when it felt threatened.
眼镜蛇在感到威胁时展开了它的帽子。
B1 verb /ˈwɪsəl/

whistle

吹口哨
Meaning
to make a high-pitched sound by blowing air through lips or teeth
Example
He likes to whistle while working.
他喜欢在工作时吹口哨。
C1 noun /ˈprəʊ.lɒɡ/

prologue

序言
Meaning
an introduction to a book, play, or event
Example
The novel begins with a short prologue set in the past.
这本小说以一段设定在过去的简短序言开始。
B1 adjective /ɪmˈbær.ə.sɪŋ/

Embarrassing

尴尬的; 令人不安的; 使羞愧的
Meaning
causing shame or awkwardness; uncomfortable; humiliating
Example
It was embarrassing when I forgot her name.
当我忘记她的名字时，那真是太尴尬了。
C1 noun prɪˌsɪp.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən

precipitation

降水
Meaning
Rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to or condenses on the ground.
Example
Annual precipitation levels are decreasing.
年度降水量正在减少。
C2 adverb /əˈbæk/

Aback

吃惊的
Meaning
by surprise; unexpectedly
Example
I was taken aback by his sudden announcement.
我被他突然的宣布吓到了。
C2 noun /ˈpiːs ɡʊdz/

Piece-goods

布料
Meaning
textiles or fabrics sold by the yard or meter; cloth materials
Example
The tailor bought piece-goods from the wholesale market to make custom dresses.
裁缝从批发市场购买了布料来制作定制的衣服。
B1 noun /ˈfjuː.əl/

Fuel

燃料
Meaning
a material such as coal, gas, or oil that is burned to produce heat or power
Example
The rising cost of fuel has affected transportation and heating expenses worldwide.
燃料成本的上升影响了全球的交通和供暖费用。
C1 adjective /əbˈnɒkʃəs/

Obnoxious

令人讨厌的；惹人厌的；极其讨厌的
Meaning
extremely unpleasant; offensive; annoying
Example
His obnoxious behavior at the party annoyed everyone.
他在聚会上的令人讨厌的举止惹恼了在场的每一个人。
B1 noun /tʌn/

ton

吨
Meaning
A unit of weight equal to 2,000 pounds (US) or 1,000 kilograms (metric); a large amount of something
Example
The truck carried a ton of apples to the market.
卡车运送了一吨苹果到市场。
C1 verb /ˈflɪk.ər/

flicker

闪烁
Meaning
to shine unsteadily or waver between light and dark
Example
The candle flickered in the wind.
蜡烛在风中闪烁。
B2 noun /ˈplænər/

planner

计划者
Meaning
a person who makes plans or a book used for organizing schedules and tasks
Example
She uses a daily planner to organize her meetings.
她使用每日计划本来组织她的会议。
B2 verb dɪˈtɪrɪəˌreɪts

deteriorates

恶化
Meaning
To become progressively worse; to decline in quality, condition, or strength.
Example
The quality of air deteriorates due to pollution.
因污染，空气质量正在恶化。
B2 noun kənˈsen.səs

consensus

共识
Meaning
A general agreement among all members of a group.
Example
Consensus was reached after long deliberation.
经过长时间的讨论，达成了共识。
B1 noun /mʌɡ/

Mug

杯子
Meaning
a large cup, typically cylindrical and having a handle and used without a saucer
Example
She drank her morning coffee from a ceramic mug.
她喝了早晨的咖啡，使用了一个陶瓷杯。
C1 verb ɪɡˈzæsərbeɪt

exacerbate

加剧
Meaning
To make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse.
Example
Climate change exacerbates flooding issues.
气候变化加剧了洪水问题。
A2 noun /ˈfɑː.mɪŋ/

farming

农业
Meaning
the activity or business of growing crops and raising animals for food or other products
Example
Farming requires both hard work and knowledge about the land.
农业需要辛勤的工作和对土地的知识。
B2 noun /ˈsɪləbəs/

syllabus

教学大纲
Meaning
An outline or summary of topics to be covered in a course of study.
Example
The professor handed out the syllabus on the first day of class.
教授在第一天的课上发放了教学大纲。
C2 noun /ruːd/

rood

十字架
Meaning
a crucifix, especially one positioned above the entrance to the chancel of a church
Example
The old church displayed a carved rood above the altar.
这座古老的教堂展示了一个雕刻的十字架在祭坛上方。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪəbəl/

unemployable

不适合就业
Meaning
Not able to be employed; lacking the skills or qualities necessary for employment
Example
Due to his criminal record, he was considered unemployable in most companies.
由于他的犯罪记录，他在大多数公司被认为是不适合就业。
C1 verb /ˈdæŋɡəl/

dangle

悬挂
Meaning
to hang loosely or swing freely
Example
The keys dangled from his belt.
钥匙从他的腰带上悬挂。
C1 adjective /ˈdaɪ.si/

dicey

冒险的
Meaning
Risky or unpredictable; potentially dangerous.
Example
Investing in that company looks pretty dicey right now.
现在投资这家公司看起来非常冒险。
C1 noun /ɪˈnɪɡ.mə/

enigma

谜团
Meaning
A person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand.
Example
Life remains an enigma to many.
生活对许多人来说仍然是一个谜团。
B2 verb /ɪnˈfɔːrs/

enforce

执行
Meaning
to make sure that a rule, law, or policy is obeyed
Example
The police are responsible for enforcing the law.
警方负责执行法律。
A1 verb /stænd/

stand

站立
Meaning
to be in an upright position; to tolerate or endure
Example
Please stand up when the teacher enters.
当老师进来时请站起来。
B1 noun /ˈbæŋkɪŋ/

banking

银行业务或银行服务
Meaning
the business or services provided by a bank
Example
Online banking has made financial transactions easier.
在线银行业务使金融交易变得更容易。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈsprɛsəbl/

inexpressible

难以言喻
Meaning
Too strong or extreme to be expressed in words.
Example
She felt inexpressible joy at the news of her success.
她得知自己成功的消息时感到难以言喻的喜悦。
A1 preposition/conjunction /ʌnˈtɪl/

until

直到
Meaning
up to the time of
Example
I will wait until you come back.
我会等到你回来。
C1 noun /haɪˈpɒθəsɪs/

hypothesis

Meaning
a proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.
Example
The scientist tested her hypothesis through multiple experiments.
B2 adjective /ˈeɪ.li.ən/

alien

外星人
Meaning
Belonging to a foreign country or nation; extraterrestrial.
Example
The telescope is capable of detecting alien signals.
望远镜能够探测外星信号。
C1 noun /æbˈdʌk.ʃən/

abduction

绑架
Meaning
the act of taking someone away illegally by force; kidnapping
Example
The police are investigating the abduction of the child.
警方正在调查这起儿童绑架案。
B2 noun /ˌmɛθəˈdɑlədʒi/

methodology

方法论
Meaning
A system of methods used in a particular area of study or activity.
Example
The research was conducted using a new methodology.
这项研究是使用新方法论进行的。
B2 noun /kənˈtɛmpt/

contempt

Meaning
a strong feeling of dislike and lack of respect towards someone or something
Example
He spoke with contempt about the corrupt officials.
A2 verb /bæt/

bat

用球棒打
Meaning
to hit with a bat; to flutter eyelids
Example
She bats her eyelashes flirtatiously.
她调皮地眨着眼睛。
C1 noun /fɑːrs/

farce

闹剧
Meaning
a comic dramatic work using buffoonery and horseplay, or a ridiculous situation
Example
The meeting turned into a complete farce with everyone arguing.
会议变成了一场彻底的闹剧，大家都在争论。
C2 adjective /ˈmɛdəlsəm/

meddlesome

爱干涉他人事务的人
Meaning
fond of interfering in other people’s affairs
Example
She found her neighbor to be meddlesome and annoying.
她发现她的邻居爱干涉他人事务且令人烦恼。
C1 adverb /ˈwɪmzɪkli/

Whimsically

任性地，异想天开地
Meaning
In a playful, fanciful, or capricious manner; with sudden changes of mind
Example
She decorated her room whimsically with colorful balloons.
她用五彩缤纷的气球任性地装饰了她的房间。
A1 interjection /hɑː/

ha

哈! (表示惊讶或喜悦的表达)
Meaning
used to express amusement, surprise, or triumph
Example
Ha! I knew you couldn’t resist joining us.
哈！我知道你无法抵挡加入我们的诱惑。
B2 noun /jɔːn/

Yawn

哈欠
Meaning
an involuntary opening of the mouth and inhalation of air due to tiredness or boredom
Example
She couldn't suppress a yawn during the boring lecture.
她在无聊的讲座中无法抑制哈欠。
C2 noun /ˈræŋɡlər/

wrangler

牧牛人
Meaning
a person who argues noisily; or someone who takes care of livestock on a ranch
Example
The cowboy worked as a wrangler on the ranch.
牛仔在牧场作为牧牛人工作。
B1 verb /kəmˈpiːt/

compete

竞争
Meaning
to try to win or be more successful than others in a contest or activity
Example
Several companies compete for dominance in the market.
多家公司为市场主导地位而竞赛。
C2 noun /məˈnɪʃən/

monition

警告
Meaning
A warning or caution, often of a religious or moral nature.
Example
The priest gave a monition against dishonesty.
牧师对不诚实行为发出了警告。
B2 noun /swɪŋ/

Swing

秋千
Meaning
move or cause to move back and forth or from side to side while suspended or on an axis
Example
The children love to swing in the park.
孩子们喜欢在公园里荡秋千。
C1 noun /ˌænəlˈdʒiːzɪk/

analgesic

止痛药
Meaning
A drug or substance that relieves pain.
Example
She took an analgesic to ease her headache.
她吃了止痛药来缓解头痛。