B2 noun /ˌkɒrəˈleɪʃən/

correlation

indispensable competency

不可或缺的能力

Meaning

Essential skill or ability that cannot be done without; a crucial capability that is absolutely necessary.

Example

Digital literacy is an indispensable competency in the 21st century.

数字素养是21世纪不可或缺的能力。

B2 noun /ˈpriː.tɛns/ or /prɪˈtɛns/

pretense

伪装, 假象

Meaning

A false appearance or claim; an act of pretending.

Example

His kindness was only a pretense to gain trust.

他的友善只是为了赢得信任的伪装。

C2 noun /ˈɡɪni/

guinea

吉尼 (英国旧金币)

Meaning

A former British gold coin; also refers to Guinea, a country in West Africa

Example

The antique coin was worth one guinea.

古老的金币价值一个吉尼。

B2 adjective /dɪˈpɛndəbl/

dependable

可靠的

Meaning

able to be trusted or relied on; consistently reliable

Example

She is a dependable colleague who always meets deadlines.

她是一位可靠的同事，总是按时完成任务。

C1 noun əˌkred.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən

accreditation

认证

Meaning

The action or process of officially recognizing someone or something as having a particular status or being qualified to perform a particular activity.

Example

Accreditation ensures institutional credibility.

认证确保了机构的可信度。

C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈsɜːrnəbl/

indiscernible

难以察觉的

Meaning

Impossible or difficult to see, notice, or distinguish.

Example

The difference between the two shades was almost indiscernible.

这两种色调之间的差异几乎难以察觉。

C1 verb /dɪsˈkʌlər/

discolor

褪色

Meaning

to change color, especially in a way that spoils the original appearance

Example

The fabric began to discolor after being left in the sun.

织物在阳光下被放置后开始褪色。

C2 noun /ˌlɛksɪˈkɒɡrəfi/

lexicography

词典编纂学

Meaning

The art or practice of compiling dictionaries.

Example

Lexicography requires both linguistic and cultural knowledge.

词典编纂学需要语言学和文化知识。

C1 noun /ɪnˈsɜːrdʒəns/

insurgence

叛乱

Meaning

An act of rebellion or uprising against authority.

Example

The government struggled to contain the growing insurgence.

政府难以控制日益增长的叛乱。

C1 verb, noun /sæp/

sap

树液 / 削弱

Meaning

As a noun: the vital fluid in plants; As a verb: to gradually weaken or drain strength.

Example

The long journey began to sap his energy.

长途旅行开始削弱他的能量。

B2 adjective /ˈprɪm.ɪ.tɪv/

Primitive

原始的; 基础的; 粗糙的; 未开发的; 简单的

Meaning

ancient; basic; crude; undeveloped; simple

Example

The tribe still uses primitive tools for hunting and farming.

部落仍然使用原始工具进行狩猎和耕种。

B2 adjective ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃən.ər.i

revolutionary

革命性的

Meaning

Involving or causing a complete or dramatic change.

Example

Revolutionary ideas are reshaping the industry.

革命性的思想正在改变这个行业。

C1 noun /ˈkɑːrtɪlɪdʒ/

cartilage

软骨

Meaning

A firm, flexible connective tissue found in various parts of the body such as joints, ear, and nose.

Example

The doctor explained that the injury damaged the cartilage in his knee.

医生解释说，伤害损坏了他膝盖的软骨。

C2 noun /bɪˈnɪɡnɪti/

Benignity

仁慈；温柔；仁爱或优雅的品质

Meaning

kindness; gentleness; the quality of being benign or gracious

Example

Her benignity towards all people made her beloved by everyone.

她对所有人的仁慈使她受到所有人的喜爱。

C1 adjective ˈdɔːn.tɪŋ

daunting

令人生畏或具有挑战性的

Meaning

Something that seems intimidating or challenging.

Example

The task seemed daunting, but she completed it successfully.

任务看起来令人害怕，但她成功地完成了它。

C1 noun /ˌnɑm.əˈni/

Nominee

提名人

Meaning

a person who is nominated for an office, award, or honor

Example

She was the nominee for the Best Actress award.

她是最佳女演员奖项的提名人。

C2 noun /ˌfoʊˈtɑːmɪtər/

photometer

光度计

Meaning

an instrument for measuring the intensity of light

Example

The scientist used a photometer to measure the light in the laboratory.

科学家在实验室里使用光度计来测量光线。

C2 noun /əˈvɪdəti/

avidity

热情

Meaning

extreme eagerness or enthusiasm

Example

He accepted the offer with avidity.

他带着热情接受了这个提议。

C1 adjective /ˈmʌðərli/

Motherly

母性

Meaning

having qualities characteristic of a mother; caring and protective

Example

She showed motherly care and affection towards all the children.

她向所有孩子展示了母亲般的关爱和温情。

B2 adjective /ˈdræs.tɪk/

Drastic

剧烈的; 严重的; 产生强烈或深远影响的

Meaning

extreme; severe; having a strong or far-reaching effect

Example

The company took drastic measures to reduce costs.

公司采取了剧烈的措施来减少成本。

B2 adjective /ˈvoʊkəl/

vocal

直言不讳

Meaning

expressing opinions or feelings freely and loudly; relating to the voice

Example

She was very vocal about her dissatisfaction.

她对自己的不满非常直言不讳。

B2 noun kəˌlæbəˈreɪʃən

collaboration

合作

Meaning

The action of working with someone to produce or create something

Example

International collaboration is necessary to fight pollution.

国际合作是对抗污染所必需的。

A2 adjective, noun /ɪˈtæliən/

italian

幸福

Meaning

relating to Italy, its people, or its language; a person from Italy

Example

She loves Italian food.

她收到奖项时无法隐藏自己的快乐。

A2 noun/verb /ˈɛɡzɪt/

exit

出口

Meaning

A way out of a place; the act of leaving.

Example

He quickly found the nearest exit during the fire drill.

他在火灾演习中迅速找到了最近的出口。

C1 noun /ˈkliː.vər/

Cleaver

切肉刀

Meaning

a heavy knife with a broad blade used for chopping meat or vegetables

Example

The chef used a cleaver to chop the chicken bones.

厨师用切肉刀切鸡骨头。

C1 noun rɪˈdɛmpʃən

redemption

救赎

Meaning

The action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil.

Example

The story highlights the theme of redemption.

这个故事突出了救赎的主题。

A2 noun /kɑːrˈtuːn/

cartoon

卡通片

Meaning

a humorous or animated drawing, especially one in newspapers or television

Example

Children love watching cartoons on TV.

孩子们喜欢看电视上的卡通片。

C1 noun /ˈdʒɪŋ.ɡəl/

Jingle

轻微的金属声，通常由金属物体相互碰撞产生；一首短小而吸引人的歌曲

Meaning

a light ringing sound such as that made by metal objects being shaken together; a short catchy song

Example

The jingle of keys could be heard as she walked down the hallway.

当她走过走廊时，钥匙的声音可以听到。

C1 noun ˌtrɪbjʊˈleɪʃən

tribulation

苦难

Meaning

A difficult time or suffering experience

Example

He endured many tribulations in his early years.

他在早年经历了许多苦难。

B1 noun /ˈsɪtɪzənʃɪp/

citizenship

国籍

Meaning

the status of being a recognized member of a state or country, with rights and duties

Example

He applied for American citizenship after living there for ten years.

他在美国生活了十年后申请了美国国籍。

C2 noun /ˈvaɪsrɔɪ/

viceroy

副总督

Meaning

a ruler exercising authority on behalf of a sovereign in a colony or province

Example

The viceroy governed the colony in the king's name.

副总督以国王的名义治理殖民地。

C1 adjective /oʊˈvɜːrt/

overt

公开的

Meaning

Done or shown openly; not hidden or secret.

Example

There was an overt display of hostility between the rivals.

在对手之间有一种公开的敌意表现。

C1 verb /dɪˈfeɪs/

deface

毁坏

Meaning

to spoil the surface or appearance of something, especially by writing or drawing on it

Example

The vandals defaced the wall with graffiti.

那些恶棍用涂鸦毁坏了墙面。

C1 noun /ˈɛksələnsɪ/

excellency

阁下

Meaning

a title of honor for people of high rank, especially ambassadors or governors

Example

His Excellency the Ambassador attended the ceremony.

阁下大使参加了仪式。

B1 noun ˈsɪs.təmz

systems

系统

Meaning

A set of connected things or parts forming a complex whole.

Example

Effective systems improve productivity.

有效的系统提高了生产力。

C2 adjective /ˈkeəwɔːn/

careworn

疲惫且忧虑

Meaning

Showing signs of worry, stress, or exhaustion.

Example

His careworn face revealed years of struggle.

他那张疲惫的脸显示了多年的挣扎。

A1 verb /wɒʃ/

wash

洗

Meaning

to clean with water; to remove dirt

Example

Please wash your hands before eating.

请在吃饭前洗手。

C2 adverb /əˈsɪdʒuəsli/

assiduously

努力地

Meaning

with great care and persistence

Example

He worked assiduously to complete the project before the deadline.

他努力工作，以便在截止日期之前完成项目。

A2 noun /piːs/

peace

和平

Meaning

a state of tranquility or quiet, freedom from disturbance

Example

They hope for peace in the region.

他们希望在该地区实现和平。

B2 noun /ˈpaɪ.rət/

Pirate

海盗

Meaning

a person who attacks and robs ships at sea; someone who uses or reproduces copyrighted material illegally

Example

The pirate ship was spotted near the coast.

海盗船在海岸附近被发现。

C1 verb /ˈʃrɪvəl/

shrivel

枯萎

Meaning

To become dry, wrinkled, and smaller due to lack of moisture.

Example

The flowers shriveled under the hot sun.

花朵在烈日下枯萎。

A2 noun /ˈbʌk.ɪt/

Bucket

桶

Meaning

a roughly cylindrical open container with a handle, used to hold and carry liquids

Example

The farmer filled the bucket with fresh water from the well.

农民用井里的清水填满了桶。

C2 adjective /ˌsɒfəˈmɒrɪk/

sophomoric

不成熟

Meaning

showing immaturity and overconfidence, like a sophomore

Example

His sophomoric behavior embarrassed his friends.

他的不成熟行为让他的朋友们感到尴尬。

C2 noun /hɪˈdʒɛməni/ or /ˈhɛdʒəmoʊni/

hegemony

霸权

Meaning

leadership or dominance, especially by one state or group over others

Example

The empire maintained its hegemony over neighboring states.

帝国保持了对邻国的霸权。

B2 verb /səʊ/

sew

幸福

Meaning

to join pieces of fabric or material together using a needle and thread

Example

She learned to sew her own clothes at an early age.

她在获得奖项时无法掩饰她的快乐。

C1 noun /lɒft/

loft

阁楼

Meaning

An upper room or space, often under the roof of a building.

Example

She converted the old loft into a modern studio.

她把旧阁楼改造成了一个现代化的工作室。

B2 adverb ˌsɪməlˈteɪnɪəsli

simultaneously

同时

Meaning

At the same time; occurring or existing at the same time.

Example

He worked on two projects simultaneously.

他同时在做两个项目。

C1 noun /krəˈnɒlədʒi/

chronology

Meaning

The arrangement of events or dates in the order of their occurrence.

Example

The chronology of the dynasty was carefully studied by historians.

C1 verb /ˈɪrɪˌɡeɪt/

irrigate

灌溉

Meaning

to supply water to land or crops; to wash out a wound with water

Example

Farmers irrigate their fields during dry seasons.

农民在干旱季节灌溉他们的田地。

B2 noun /ˈɡræfɪks/

graphics

图形

Meaning

visual images, designs, or drawings used to convey information or artistic expression

Example

The website uses stunning graphics to attract visitors.

该网站使用令人惊叹的图形来吸引访客。

B2 noun /ˈskʌlp.tər/

Sculptor

雕塑家

Meaning

an artist who creates sculptures by carving, modeling, or shaping materials

Example

The sculptor spent months creating a beautiful marble statue.

雕塑家花了几个月时间制作一座美丽的大理石雕像。

C1 noun /voʊɡ/

vogue

时尚

Meaning

the prevailing fashion, style, or trend at a particular time

Example

Minimalist design is currently in vogue.

极简设计目前很时尚。

C1 noun /ˌkæm.əˈrɑː.dɚ.i/

camaraderie

友谊, 伙伴关系, 团结

Meaning

Mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together.

Example

The camaraderie among teammates was inspiring.

队友之间的友情令人鼓舞。

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。

C1 noun /ˌpɜːrspəˈreɪʃn/

perspiration

出汗

Meaning

The process of sweating.

Example

Heavy exercise causes perspiration.

剧烈运动会引起出汗。

C1 adjective prɪˈkeə.ri.əs

precarious

危险的

Meaning

Not securely held or in position; dependent on chance; uncertain.

Example

His financial situation is precarious.

他的财务状况是危险的。

A1 adverb /əˈweɪ/

Away

远

Meaning

to or at a distance; not present; absent

Example

He walked away from the noisy crowd.

他走远离了喧闹的人群。

C1 noun /rɪˈtrækʃən/

retraction

撤回，撤回声明

Meaning

the act of taking back a statement, promise, or belief

Example

The newspaper issued a retraction of the false report.

报纸发布了对虚假报道的撤回。

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。

B1 noun /ˈsɪt.ɪ.zənz/

citizens

公民

Meaning

A legally recognized subject or national of a state or commonwealth.

Example

Citizens must follow pollution regulations.

公民必须遵守污染法规。

B2 adjective /ˈhʌm.bəl/

Humble

谦虚的

Meaning

modest; not proud; unassuming;

Example

Despite his success, he remained humble and kind.

尽管他取得了成功，他仍然保持谦虚和善良。

A2 noun /ɛmˈplɔɪ.iː/

employee

员工

Meaning

A person who works for an organization or company in return for payment.

Example

The company values each employee's contribution to its success.

公司重视每个员工对成功的贡献。

A1 noun /ˈfəʊtəʊ/

photo

照片

Meaning

a picture or image captured by a camera

Example

I took a photo of the sunset.

我拍了一张日落的照片。

A2 pronoun /aʊərˈsɛlvz/

ourselves

我们自己

Meaning

used by the speaker to refer to themselves and one or more others as the object of the verb

Example

We should help ourselves before helping others.

我们应该在帮助他人之前先帮助自己。

C2 verb /bɪˈleɪbər/

belabor

Meaning

to argue or elaborate on a subject in excessive detail; to attack verbally or physically

Example

The professor belabored the point until the students grew restless.

C1 noun /əˈrɪəz/

arrears

欠款

Meaning

Money that is owed and should have been paid earlier.

Example

She was months in arrears with her electricity bill.

她的电费账单已经拖欠了好几个月。

B2 adjective /ɪˈmædʒɪnəbl/

imaginable

可想象的

Meaning

Capable of being imagined or conceived.

Example

They offered every imaginable type of food at the festival.

他们在节日上提供了所有可以想象的食物类型。

C2 noun /ˈbʊlrʌʃ/

bulrush

芦苇

Meaning

A tall plant with long leaves that grows in or near water, also known as a cattail.

Example

The pond was surrounded by tall bulrushes swaying in the wind.

池塘被高大的芦苇环绕，随风摇曳。

C1 verb /mɪns/

mince

切碎

Meaning

to cut into very small pieces; to walk with short quick steps

Example

She minced the garlic for the recipe.

她把大蒜切成末以用于这道菜的配方。

C2 verb /ˈmɒlikɒdl/

mollycoddle

宠爱

Meaning

To treat someone in an overprotective and indulgent way.

Example

Parents should avoid mollycoddling their children too much.

父母应避免过度宠爱他们的孩子。

B2 noun /ˈraɪvəlri/

Rivalry

竞争; 对抗

Meaning

competition for the same objective or for superiority in the same field; the state of being rivals

Example

The rivalry between the two teams made the match exciting.

两个队伍之间的竞争使比赛变得非常刺激。

C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈlɪdʒəs/

irreligious

不信教的

Meaning

Indifferent or hostile to religion

Example

Some people in the community consider him irreligious because he never attends religious services.

社区中的一些人认为他不信教，因为他从不参加宗教服务。

C1 adjective /ˈfaɪ.naɪt/

Finite

有限的; 有边界的

Meaning

limited; having bounds or limits; not infinite

Example

Earth has finite natural resources.

地球有有限的自然资源。

A2 pronoun /ðəmˈsɛlvz/

themselves

自己

Meaning

used to emphasize the subject of the sentence or to refer to the subject doing something to itself

Example

They fixed the problem themselves.

他们自己解决了问题。

C2 adjective /ˈsɛrid/

serried

紧密排列

Meaning

pressed or crowded together, often in rows or ranks

Example

The soldiers stood in serried ranks, ready for inspection.

士兵们站在紧密排列的队列中，准备接受检查。

C1 noun /ɪnˈhɛrɪtər/

inheritor

继承人

Meaning

a person who receives money, property, or a title when someone dies

Example

She became the inheritor of her family's estate.

她成为了家族财产的继承人。

C2 noun /ˌɪnkrʌˈsteɪʃən/

incrustation

外壳

Meaning

a crust or hard coating formed on the surface of something

Example

The old pipes were blocked due to heavy incrustation of minerals.

由于矿物质的重积附，旧管道被堵塞了。

C1 verb /rɪˈɡrɛs/

regress

Meaning

To return to a former or less developed state.

Example

Without proper guidance, the child's progress began to regress.

A1 verb /fɔːl/

fall

掉落

Meaning

to drop down from a higher place; to decrease; to happen or occur

Example

The leaves fall from the trees in autumn.

秋天，树叶从树上掉下来。

C2 adjective /ˈɡʌstəˌtɔːri/

gustatory

味觉的

Meaning

relating to the sense of taste

Example

The restaurant offered a gustatory experience unlike any other.

餐厅提供了与众不同的味觉体验。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈwel.kəm/

Unwelcome

不受欢迎的; 不想要的; 不邀请的

Meaning

not wanted or accepted; not invited or pleasant

Example

The unwelcome news ruined their vacation plans.

不受欢迎的消息破坏了他们的度假计划。

C1 verb ˈsɪn.θə.saɪ.zɪŋ

synthesizing

合成, 结合, 以一致的方式呈现

Meaning

Combine (a number of things) into a coherent whole.

Example

He excels in synthesizing ideas from different sources.

他擅长将不同来源的想法进行合成。

B1 noun /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/

automobile

汽车

Meaning

a road vehicle powered by an engine, typically with four wheels

Example

He bought a new automobile last week.

他上周买了一辆新车。

B2 adjective /ˈwɒntɪŋ/

wanting

不足

Meaning

Lacking or deficient in quality or quantity.

Example

His explanation was wanting in clarity.

他的解释缺乏清晰度。

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。

A2 noun /saɪt/

sight

视力

Meaning

the ability to see or something that is seen

Example

The sight of the sunset took her breath away.

日落的景象让她屏住了呼吸。

A1 adjective /dɑːk/

Dark

黑暗

Meaning

having little or no light; of a deep shade approaching black

Example

She prefers dark colors for her winter clothes.

她更喜欢深色的冬季衣物。

C1 verb /dɪsˈpruːv/

disprove

反驳

Meaning

to show that something is false or wrong

Example

The scientist worked hard to disprove the old theory.

科学家努力工作以反驳旧理论。

B2 adverb /ˈwɔːm.li/

Warmly

热情地; 亲切地

Meaning

in a warm manner; with warmth; cordially; affectionately

Example

She welcomed the guests warmly at the door.

她在门口热情地欢迎客人。

C2 noun (plural) /ˌmæk.ɪˈneɪ.ʃənz/

machinations

阴谋

Meaning

complicated and secret plans, often intended to cause harm

Example

The politician was brought down by his own machinations.

那位政治家被自己的一手阴谋推翻了。

C2 noun /ɪmˈpjuːɪsəns/

impuissance

无能, 无力

Meaning

inability to take effective action; helplessness

Example

The government’s impuissance in the face of crisis frustrated the people.

政府在危机面前的无能让人民感到沮丧。

B2 adjective /kəmˈpæʃənət/

Compassionate

有同情心的; 富有同情心的

Meaning

feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others who are suffering

Example

The compassionate nurse took extra time to comfort the worried patients.

富有同情心的护士花时间安慰忧虑的病人。

C2 noun /ˈɔːɡjʊri/

augury

预兆

Meaning

A sign or omen that is believed to predict future events.

Example

The dark clouds were seen as an augury of an approaching storm.

黑云被视为即将到来的风暴的预兆。

C2 adjective /ˌʌnprəˈpɪʃəs/

unpropitious

不利

Meaning

Not giving or indicating a good chance of success; unfavorable.

Example

The team began their journey under unpropitious weather conditions.

团队在不利的天气条件下开始了他们的旅程。

B2 verb /əˈraɪz/

arise

出现

Meaning

to begin to exist or to happen

Example

Problems may arise if you don't plan ahead.

如果你没有提前计划，问题可能会出现。

C1 verb /tʃæsˈtaɪz/

chastise

Meaning

to criticize or punish severely

Example

The teacher chastised the student for being late.

C2 noun /ˈpætrɪˌmoʊni/

patrimony

遗产

Meaning

Property or inheritance passed down from one's father or ancestors.

Example

The castle was part of his patrimony from his noble ancestors.

这座城堡是他从贵族祖先那里继承的遗产的一部分。

C1 adjective /ɔːlˈmaɪ.ti/

Almighty

全能

Meaning

having unlimited power; omnipotent

Example

The almighty storm destroyed everything in its path.

那场全能风暴摧毁了它路径上的一切。

A2 adverb /ˈɒbviəsli/

obviously

显然

Meaning

in a way that is easily perceived or understood; clearly

Example

Obviously, he didn’t read the instructions.

显然，他没有读说明书。

B1 adjective /ˌstreɪt ˈfɔːr.wərd/

Straight forward

诚实直率; 不复杂; 容易理解

Meaning

honest and open; not complicated; easy to understand

Example

His explanation was very straightforward and easy to follow.

他的解释非常直白，并且易于理解。

B1 noun ɪˈnɪʃətɪv

initiative

倡议

Meaning

An act or strategy intended to resolve a difficulty or improve a situation; a fresh approach to something.

Example

NASA's initiative to return humans to the Moon is ambitious.

美国宇航局将人类送上月球的创意是雄心勃勃的。

A2 noun /ˈweɪtrəs/

waitress

女服务员

Meaning

a woman who serves food and drinks to customers in a restaurant or café

Example

The waitress took our order with a friendly smile.

女服务员微笑着接了我们的点单。

B2 noun /blæk sneɪk/

Black Snake

黑蛇

Meaning

a snake with dark or black colored skin

Example

The black snake slithered through the grass.

黑蛇穿过草地滑行。

B1 adjective /əˈmjuː.zɪŋ/

Amusing

有趣的; 好笑的; 娱乐的

Meaning

causing laughter or providing entertainment; funny; enjoyable

Example

The children found the clown's performance very amusing.

孩子们觉得小丑的表演非常有趣。

C1 verb /ˌɪn.trəˈspekt/

introspect

自我反省

Meaning

To examine one's own thoughts, feelings, or mental state.

Example

He often introspects before making important decisions.

他常常在做重要决策之前 introspect

C1 adjective /pɒˈstɪəriər/

posterior

后部

Meaning

Situated at or toward the back; later in time.

Example

The posterior part of the brain controls vision.

大脑的后部控制视觉。

B2 adjective /esˈθet.ɪk/

Aesthetic

审美的

Meaning

Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.

Example

Good aesthetic design enhances product appeal.

良好的审美设计提升产品吸引力。

C1 adjective /ˈɪnbɔːrn/

Inborn

与生俱来的; 天生的; 内在的

Meaning

existing from birth; natural; inherent

Example

She has an inborn talent for music.

她有天生的音乐才能。

C1 noun /straɪf/

strife

冲突, 争斗

Meaning

angry or violent conflict; struggle or discord

Example

The region has been torn apart by political strife.

该地区已被政治冲突撕裂。

A2 verb /əˈvɔɪd/

avoid

避免

Meaning

To keep away from or stop oneself from doing something.

Example

He tries to avoid junk food.

他尽量避免吃垃圾食品。

C1 noun /pərˈveɪər/

purveyor

Meaning

a person or business that supplies goods, services, or information

Example

He is a well-known purveyor of fine wines.

B1 verb /ədˈvaɪz/

advise

建议

Meaning

to recommend what should be done; to give advice

Example

The doctor advised him to rest for a week.

医生建议他休息一周。

C1 noun /vɪnˈjɛt/

vignette

小品

Meaning

A short, descriptive piece of writing or a brief scene.

Example

The author included a poignant vignette in the introduction of the book.

作者在书的序言中加入了一篇感人的小品。

B1 noun /kəˌmjunɪˈkeɪʃən/

communication

沟通

Meaning

The act or process of using words, sounds, signs, or behaviors to express or exchange information or to express your ideas, thoughts, feelings, etc.

Example

Effective communication is crucial for any successful project.

有效的沟通对任何成功的项目都至关重要。

C2 adjective /ˌdɒktrɪˈnɛər/

doctrinaire

教条主义者

Meaning

stubbornly devoted to a theory or doctrine without regard to practical considerations

Example

His doctrinaire approach to politics alienated many supporters.

他对政治的教条主义方法使许多支持者感到疏远。

B1 noun ˈbaʊndəri

boundary

边界

Meaning

A line that marks the limits of an area; a dividing line.

Example

The river marks the boundary.

河流标记边界。

C1 adjective, noun, verb /ˈtrɛbəl/

treble

三倍，尖高音

Meaning

triple; consisting of three parts; high-pitched sound in music

Example

The company's profits trebled in just two years.

公司的利润在两年内翻了三倍。

A2 adjective /miːn/

Mean

刻薄; 残忍; 令人讨厌

Meaning

unkind; cruel; nasty

Example

Don't be so mean to your little sister.

不要对你的小妹妹这么残忍。

C2 noun /ˈtaɪroʊ/

tyro

新手

Meaning

A beginner or novice in a field or activity.

Example

As a tyro in programming, she needed constant guidance.

作为编程的新手，她需要不断的指导。

C1 adjective /dɪsˈhɑːrtənd/

Disheartened

沮丧

Meaning

discouraged; feeling dejected; losing hope or confidence

Example

She felt disheartened after failing the exam twice.

她在两次未能通过考试后感到沮丧。