B2 adjective /kəˈrɛspɒndɪŋ/

corresponding

assistant

助手

Meaning

a person who helps or supports another, often in a job

Example

She works as an assistant in a law firm.

她在一家律师事务所做助理。

B2 adjective /ˈdɛlɪkət/

delicate

脆弱

Meaning

Easily broken or damaged; requiring careful handling.

Example

The vase is very delicate, so handle it with care.

这个花瓶非常脆弱，所以请小心拿。

C1 noun /əbˈzɜːrvətɔːri/

observatory

天文台

Meaning

A building equipped for observing astronomical or meteorological events.

Example

The observatory is open to the public on weekends.

天文台在周末对公众开放。

C1 noun/verb /spuːf/

spoof

幽默模仿

Meaning

A humorous imitation of something, or to trick or parody someone or something.

Example

The comedian spoofed the politician’s speech to entertain the audience.

喜剧演员模仿政治家的演讲来娱乐观众。

C1 noun /ˌvɜːbəlɪˈzeɪʃən/

verbalization

语言表达

Meaning

The action of expressing something in words.

Example

The verbalization of his thoughts was clear and direct.

他的思想的语言表达是清晰和直接的。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈvɛdʒɪtətɪv/

vegetative

与生长或生命的基本过程相关，通常没有意识的思考或活动

Meaning

relating to growth or the basic processes of life, often without conscious thought or activity

Example

The patient remained in a vegetative state after the accident.

事故发生后，病人保持在植物状态。

C1 noun /bəˈtæljən/

battalion

营

Meaning

A large body of soldiers ready for battle, typically consisting of several companies.

Example

The battalion was deployed to the front line.

这个营被部署到前线。

C2 noun /ˈheɪ.deɪ/

Hey day

黄金时期; 最辉煌的时刻; 顶峰时期

Meaning

the period of a person's or thing's greatest success, popularity, or vigor; prime time

Example

During her heyday as a singer, she performed in sold-out concerts around the world.

在她作为歌手的黄金时期，她在全球的售罄音乐会上表演。

A2 noun /læb/

lab

实验室

Meaning

a place equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching

Example

The students conducted an experiment in the chemistry lab.

学生们在化学实验室里做了一个实验。

A2 adjective /ɒd/

Odd

奇怪的; 不寻常的; 不同于正常或预期的

Meaning

strange; unusual; different from what is normal or expected

Example

That's an odd way to solve the problem.

那是解决问题的一种奇怪方式。

C1 adjective /ˈdiːviəs/

devious

狡猾

Meaning

Skillful at using underhanded tactics to achieve goals; not straightforward.

Example

He used a devious plan to gain control of the company.

他使用了一个狡猾的计划来控制公司。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈsuːtəbl/

Unsuitable

不适合; 不合适

Meaning

not fitting or appropriate for a particular purpose or situation

Example

This formal dress is unsuitable for a casual beach party.

这件正式的衣服不适合参加随意的海滩派对。

C1 noun əˈtrɒs.ɪ.tiz

atrocities

暴行

Meaning

Extremely wicked or cruel acts, typically involving physical violence or injury.

Example

The atrocities shocked the international community.

这些暴行震惊了国际社会。

B2 noun /stɑːr fɪʃ/

Star fish

海星

Meaning

a marine echinoderm with five or more radiating arms, typically found on the sea floor

Example

The starfish slowly moved across the ocean floor searching for food.

海星缓慢地在海底移动，寻找食物。

B1 noun /ˈkærɪdʒ/

carriage

马车

Meaning

a vehicle, typically a four-wheeled one, used for transporting goods or people, especially in the past

Example

The royal family traveled in a beautiful carriage during parades.

王室家族在游行期间乘坐了一辆美丽的马车。

C1 /splɪnt/

splint

夹板

Meaning

A rigid device used to support and immobilize a broken or injured body part.

Example

The doctor applied a splint to stabilize the patient's broken arm.

医生为病人的断臂稳定应用了夹板。

B2 verb/adjective /ɑːrˈtɪkjʊlət/

articulate

Meaning

to express thoughts or ideas clearly; having the ability to speak fluently and clearly

Example

She was able to articulate her ideas during the meeting.

C1 noun /ˈprɒvənəns/

provenance

来源

Meaning

The origin or source of something.

Example

The museum verified the provenance of the ancient manuscript.

博物馆验证了古代手稿的出处。

C2 noun /ˌfɪzɪˈɑːkrəsi/

physiocracy

地权主义

Meaning

an economic theory that land and its natural products are the source of wealth

Example

Physiocracy emphasized the importance of agriculture in national wealth.

地权主义强调农业在国家财富中的重要性。

C2 noun /ˌriːkəˌpɪtjʊˈleɪʃən/

recapitulation

重述

Meaning

The act of summarizing or repeating the main points of something.

Example

The professor gave a brief recapitulation of the lecture before ending the class.

教授在结束课程之前简要地重述了讲座内容。

B1 adjective /rɪˈdɪk.jə.ləs/

Ridiculous

荒谬的; 可笑的; 愚蠢的

Meaning

extremely silly or unreasonable; deserving or causing laughter

Example

The idea of building a house without tools is ridiculous.

没有工具建房子的想法是荒谬的。

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。

B2 adjective /ʌnˌkənˈdɪʃ.ən.əl/

Unconditional

无条件的

Meaning

not subject to any conditions; complete and absolute

Example

She offered her unconditional support to her friend in need.

她在朋友需要时提供了无条件的支持。

C2 verb /ˈrævɪʃ/

ravish

迷住

Meaning

To fill with intense delight; to captivate or enchant.

Example

The beauty of the sunset ravished the travelers.

日落的美丽让旅行者陶醉。

B2 noun /skɛtʃ/

sketch

素描

Meaning

a simple, rough drawing or outline

Example

He made a quick sketch of the landscape.

他画了一个快速的风景素描。

B2 adjective /ˈfɔːrtʃənət/

fortunate

幸运的

Meaning

Having good luck or receiving something desirable by chance.

Example

She was fortunate to escape the accident without injuries.

她很幸运没有在事故中受伤。

B1 noun /plʌm/

Plum

李子

Meaning

a small round fruit with smooth red or purple skin, sweet flesh, and a single large seed

Example

The purple plum was juicy and delicious.

紫色的李子又多汁又美味。

B2 adjective kəˈlɛktɪv

collective

集体的

Meaning

Done by people acting as a group; shared by all members of a group.

Example

Victory Day represents our collective pride.

胜利日代表着我们的集体荣誉。

C1 adjective /pəˈrɪfərəl/

peripheral

外周的

Meaning

Relating to or situated on the edge or outer parts of something.

Example

The town is located on the peripheral area of the city.

这座城市位于城市的外周区域。

C2 adjective /ˈæmbjələˌtɔːri/

ambulatory

门诊病人

Meaning

Relating to or able to walk; relating to outpatient medical care.

Example

The patient is ambulatory and does not require bed rest.

病人是门诊患者，不需要卧床休息。

C2 noun /æmˈbroʊʒə/

ambrosia

神仙食物

Meaning

The food of the gods in classical mythology; something extremely pleasing to taste or smell.

Example

The dessert was so delicious that it tasted like ambrosia.

这个甜点太好吃了，味道像神仙食物一样。

C2 noun /ˌɔːrəˈtɔːri.oʊ/

oratorio

宗教音乐作品

Meaning

A large-scale musical composition for orchestra, choir, and soloists, usually on a sacred theme, performed without costumes or scenery.

Example

Handel's 'Messiah' is one of the most famous oratorios ever written.

亨德尔的《弥赛亚》是最著名的宗教音乐作品之一。

B1 verb /breɪk/

brake

Meaning

to slow down or stop a vehicle by applying a brake

Example

He braked suddenly to avoid hitting the dog.

C2 noun /ˈpɔːpərɪzəm/

pauperism

贫困

Meaning

The state of being extremely poor.

Example

The country struggled with rising pauperism in the 19th century.

该国在19世纪与日益严重的贫困作斗争。

C1 noun /slæɡ/

slag

炉渣

Meaning

Stony waste matter separated from metals during the smelting process.

Example

The factory dumped the slag near the river.

工厂把炉渣倾倒在河边。

C2 adjective /ˌhaɪpərˈkrɪtɪkl/

hypercritical

过度批评的

Meaning

Excessively or unreasonably critical.

Example

The teacher was often hypercritical of small mistakes.

老师经常对小错误过度批评。

B1 noun /dʒiːp/

jeep

吉普车

Meaning

a sturdy motor vehicle designed for rough terrain; a small military or civilian off-road vehicle

Example

The jeep climbed the rocky hill without difficulty.

吉普车轻松地爬上了崎岖的山坡。

C1 noun /frɪndʒ/

fringe

装饰边缘 / 边界

Meaning

A decorative border of threads; the outer edge or margin of something.

Example

The festival had a fringe of small independent performances.

节日有一条小型独立表演的边缘。

B1 adjective /ˈprɛɡnənt/

pregnant

怀孕的; 有意义的

Meaning

having a child developing in the womb; also, full of meaning or significance

Example

She announced that she was three months pregnant.

她宣布她怀孕三个月了。

C1 noun ɪˈpɪf.ə.ni

epiphany

突然的启示或顿悟

Meaning

A moment of sudden revelation or insight.

Example

He had an epiphany about his true purpose in life.

他对自己生命的真正意义有了显现。

B2 adjective /səˈraʊndɪŋ/

surrounding

周围的

Meaning

located all around a particular place or thing; nearby

Example

The surrounding hills were covered in mist.

周围的山丘被雾气覆盖。

B1 noun /ˈsɜːrkəmstæns/

circumstance

情况

Meaning

a fact or condition connected with an event or action

Example

She handled the difficult circumstances bravely.

她勇敢地应对了困难的情况。

C2 adjective /ˈmʌltɪfɔːrm/

multiform

多形式

Meaning

Having many different forms or appearances.

Example

The festival was a multiform celebration of art, music, and culture.

这个节日是艺术、音乐和文化的多形式庆祝。

C1 noun /ˈkaʊərdɪs/

cowardice

懦弱

Meaning

lack of courage; behavior showing fear

Example

His cowardice prevented him from speaking up.

他的懦弱让他无法发言。

B2 adjective /ˈneɪ.kɪd/

Naked

赤裸的; 没有衣服; 暴露的; 裸露的

Meaning

without clothes or covering; bare; exposed; unclothed

Example

The naked truth about the situation shocked everyone.

关于局势的赤裸真相震惊了所有人。

C1 noun flɛər

flair

天赋

Meaning

A natural ability to do something well.

Example

She has a flair for design, always creating visually stunning work.

她有设计的天赋，总是创造出视觉上令人印象深刻的作品。

C1 verb /ɪnˈkɜːr/

incur

遭受

Meaning

To bring upon oneself something undesirable, usually as a result of actions.

Example

He incurred a fine for parking in the wrong place.

他因在错误的地方停车而被罚款。

C1 verb /ˈɡɑː.nər/

garner

收集

Meaning

To gather or collect, especially information, support, or approval.

Example

The politician garnered support from young voters.

政治家从年轻选民那里获得了支持。

B2 noun /ˈθiːərɪst/

theorist

理论家

Meaning

A person who develops, studies, or explains theories in a particular field.

Example

The political theorist explained the impact of democracy on social structures.

政治理论家解释了民主对社会结构的影响。

B2 noun /ˌkwes.tʃəˈneər/

questionnaire

问卷

Meaning

a set of written questions used to collect information or opinions

Example

Participants filled out a detailed questionnaire about their habits.

参与者填写了关于他们习惯的详细问卷。

A1 noun /noʊz/

nose

鼻子

Meaning

the part of the face that contains the nostrils and is used for breathing and smelling

Example

He has a sharp nose and can smell things from far away.

他有一只尖锐的鼻子，可以从远处闻到东西。

C1 adjective ˌmiː.ti.ər.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl

meteorological

气象的

Meaning

Relating to weather conditions and atmospheric phenomena.

Example

Meteorological conditions affect farming cycles.

气象条件影响农业周期。

C1 verb /ˈsɪn.θə.saɪz/

synthesize

合成

Meaning

To combine a number of things into a coherent whole.

Example

Scientists synthesize new compounds for medical research.

科学家为医学研究合成新的化合物。

C2 noun /pərˈsɪpiəns/

percipience

洞察力

Meaning

The ability to perceive, understand, or notice things quickly.

Example

His percipience in reading people made him a great negotiator.

他在阅读人们时的洞察力使他成为一位出色的谈判者。

C1 verb /əˈlɒt/

allot

幸福

Meaning

to give or assign something, often a share or portion, to someone

Example

Each student was allotted ten minutes to present.

她在获得奖项时无法掩饰自己的幸福。

B1 noun /ˈær.əb/

arab

Meaning

a person belonging to the Semitic people of the Middle East and North Africa

Example

He is an Arab living in Dubai.

C1 adjective /riˈæk.tɪv/

Reactive

反应性; 化学活性

Meaning

responding to situations rather than initiating them; chemically active

Example

The company took a reactive approach to customer complaints.

公司对客户投诉采取了反应性的方法。

C1 adjective /daɪər/

Dire

严重的; 紧急的; 可怕的

Meaning

extremely serious; urgent; terrible

Example

The country is facing a dire economic crisis.

该国正面临严重的经济危机。

B2 noun /ræɡ/

Rag

旧布；用来清洁的破旧衣物

Meaning

a piece of old cloth used for cleaning; worn-out clothing

Example

She used an old rag to clean the dusty table.

她用一块旧布擦拭了满是灰尘的桌子。

B2 noun /ɪˈliːt/ or /eɪˈliːt/

elite

精英

Meaning

A select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities.

Example

Only the elite were invited to the exclusive event.

只有精英才被邀请参加独家活动。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈtʌtʃəbəl/

Untouchable

不可触碰的; 无法批评或攻击

Meaning

not able to be touched or affected; beyond criticism or attack

Example

The CEO seemed untouchable despite the scandal.

即使有丑闻，首席执行官似乎仍然是不可触碰的。

A2 noun /ɡæs/

gas

气体

Meaning

A substance like air that is neither solid nor liquid and can expand freely.

Example

The balloon was filled with gas.

气球充满了气体。

B2 verb /tɔɪl/

Toil

辛苦工作

Meaning

to work extremely hard for long periods

Example

Farmers toil in the fields from dawn to dusk.

农民从黎明到黄昏在田野里辛勤工作。

C1 verb /ɡeɪp/

gape

张嘴凝视

Meaning

to stare with mouth wide open; to be wide open

Example

The crowd gaped at the amazing magic trick.

人群睁大眼睛，惊讶地看着魔术表演。

C1 noun /saɪˈteɪʃən/

citation

引用

Meaning

a quotation from or reference to a book, paper, or author

Example

The research paper included a citation from Shakespeare.

研究论文中包含了莎士比亚的引用。

B2 noun /mɪnt/

Mint

薄荷; 钱币厂

Meaning

An aromatic plant used for flavoring; also a place where money is manufactured

Example

She added fresh mint leaves to the tea for a refreshing taste.

她在茶里加了新鲜的薄荷叶，带来清新的味道。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈtɛsteɪt/

intestate

死于无遗嘱

Meaning

Having died without leaving a valid will.

Example

She died intestate, so her assets were distributed by law.

她死于无遗嘱，因此她的财产由法律分配。

C2 adjective /ɪmˈperɪʃəbəl/

Imperishable

永恒的; 不朽的; 不会腐烂的

Meaning

not subject to decay; lasting forever; eternal

Example

The imperishable beauty of classical art continues to inspire generations.

经典艺术的永恒美丽继续激励着一代又一代。

C2 adjective /ˈsiːkwənt/

sequent

随后的

Meaning

Following in order or as a result.

Example

The sequent events changed the course of history.

随后的事件改变了历史的进程。

C2 noun /oʊliˈændər/

Oleander

夹竹桃

Meaning

a poisonous evergreen shrub with clusters of white, pink, or red flowers

Example

The beautiful oleander flowers bloomed in the garden despite their toxic nature.

美丽的夹竹桃花在花园里盛开，尽管它们有毒。

C1 adjective /ˈstɒdʒi/

stodgy

沉闷的，老式的

Meaning

Dull, uninspired, or old-fashioned; also heavy and hard to digest when referring to food.

Example

The lecture was so stodgy that many students struggled to stay awake.

讲座太沉闷了，以至于许多学生难以保持清醒。

B2 verb /skrʌb/

scrub

擦拭

Meaning

To rub hard so as to clean, typically with a brush and water.

Example

Excessive scrubbing of the eyes is harmful.

过度擦眼睛对身体有害。

B2 adjective ɪkˈstɪŋkt

extinct

灭绝

Meaning

No longer in existence; having died out completely.

Example

Some species are becoming extinct due to overfishing.

一些物种由于过度捕捞而濒临灭绝。

B2 noun ˈɡeɪm.pleɪ

gameplay

游戏玩法

Meaning

The tactical aspects of a game, such as its plot and the way it is played.

Example

The team's gameplay was innovative.

该队的游戏玩法具有创新性。

B1 verb ɪkˈspændɪd

expanded

扩展

Meaning

Made or become larger or more extensive.

Example

Expanded opportunities in education can transform lives.

教育中的扩展机会可以改变生活。

C2 verb /ʧeɪf/

chafe

Meaning

To make or become sore by rubbing; to feel irritation or impatience.

Example

The tight shoes began to chafe his heels.

C1 adjective /ˌʌnfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/

unforthcoming

不合作的

Meaning

Not willing to talk or provide information; uncooperative.

Example

The witness was unforthcoming about what he had seen.

证人对于他所见的情况不合作。

C2 noun /ˈdɛntɪfrɪs/

dentifrice

牙膏

Meaning

a substance such as powder, paste, or liquid used to clean teeth

Example

He bought a new herbal dentifrice from the pharmacy.

他从药店买了新的草本牙膏。

B2 noun /ˈdʌbəl ˈdekər/

Double decker

双层巴士

Meaning

a bus with two levels or floors for passengers

Example

The red double decker bus is a famous symbol of London.

红色的双层巴士是伦敦的一个著名象征。

B2 adjective /ˈlɛdʒɪslətɪv/

legislative

立法的

Meaning

relating to the making of laws

Example

The legislative body passed the new tax bill.

立法机构通过了新的税法。

A2 noun /ˈdʒækɪt/

Jacket

夹克

Meaning

a piece of clothing worn on the upper body, typically having sleeves and fastening down the front

Example

He wore a leather jacket to protect himself from the cold wind.

他穿了一件皮夹克以保护自己免受寒冷的风吹。

B2 verb /mɔːrn/

mourn

哀悼

Meaning

To feel or express deep sadness or grief, especially because of someone's death.

Example

They gathered to mourn the loss of their friend.

他们聚集在一起，悼念他们朋友的离世。

C2 noun /pluːˈtɒkrəsi/

plutocracy

富人统治

Meaning

a system of government where the wealthy hold power

Example

The country was ruled as a plutocracy.

这个国家是由富人统治的。

B2 noun /ɪnˈvɛstɪˌɡeɪtər/

investigator

幸福

Meaning

a person who carries out a formal inquiry or investigation

Example

The investigator gathered evidence from the crime scene.

当她获得奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。

C2 adjective /ˌpɪkəˈjuːn/

picayune

微不足道的, 琐碎的

Meaning

of little value or importance; trivial

Example

He complained about the picayune details of the contract.

他抱怨合同中的琐碎细节。

C1 noun /məˈdɜːrnəti/

modernity

现代性

Meaning

The quality or condition of being modern; up-to-date ideas, practices, or style.

Example

The city’s architecture reflects both tradition and modernity.

这座城市的建筑反映了传统与现代性的结合。

C2 noun /ˈmaɪkrəˌkɒzəm/

microcosm

微观宇宙

Meaning

A small, representative system having analogies to a larger system; a miniature version of something.

Example

The small town is a microcosm of the entire nation.

这个小镇是整个国家的微观宇宙。

B1 adjective /ˈlʌv.ɪŋ/

Loving

慈爱的; 关怀的; 表现出爱与温暖

Meaning

affectionate; caring; showing love and warmth

Example

She is a loving mother who cares deeply for her children.

她是一个慈爱的母亲，深深地关心着她的孩子们。

B2 adverb /ˈθɪkli/

Thickly

密集地

Meaning

in a thick manner; densely; heavily

Example

The forest was thickly wooded with tall pine trees.

森林被高大的松树密集覆盖。

C2 verb /ˈɛkspieɪt/

expiate

Meaning

to make amends for guilt or wrongdoing

Example

He tried to expiate his crime by helping the poor.

A1 pronoun /maɪˈsɛlf/

myself

我自己

Meaning

used for emphasis or to refer to oneself

Example

I will do it myself.

我会自己做。

C1 noun /ɪmˈpjʊərəti/

impurity

杂质

Meaning

the state of being unclean or contaminated; a substance that makes something impure

Example

The scientist removed every impurity from the water sample.

科学家去除了水样中的所有杂质。

B2 noun /ˌriː.əˈʃʊr.əns/

Reassurance

安慰

Meaning

comfort or confidence given to someone to remove their fears or doubts

Example

She needed reassurance that everything would be okay.

她需要得到安慰，以确认一切都会好起来。

A1 noun /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/

beginning

开始

Meaning

The start or first part of something.

Example

The beginning of the story was very interesting.

故事的开始非常有趣。

C2 verb /ˈhæroʊ/

harrow

折磨 / 耙

Meaning

to cause distress or torment; also to break up and smooth soil with a farm tool

Example

The tragic news harrowed the entire family.

悲惨的消息让全家人都痛苦不堪。

A2 adjective /ˈθɜːr.sti/

Thirsty

口渴的

Meaning

feeling a need to drink; having a strong desire for something

Example

I am very thirsty after running in the heat.

在炎热中跑步后，我非常口渴。

B1 adjective /dɪsˈɒnəst/

Dishonest

不诚实的; 欺骗的; 狡猾的

Meaning

not honest; fraudulent; deceitful

Example

The dishonest salesman tried to sell them a broken car.

那个不诚实的销售员试图卖给他们一辆坏车。

B2 noun /ˌɛksɪˈkjuːʃən/

execution

执行，实施

Meaning

the act of carrying out a plan, order, or legal sentence

Example

The success of a project depends on its proper execution.

项目的成功取决于其正确的执行。

C2 adjective /ˈwiːk niːd/

weak-kneed

胆小

Meaning

Lacking determination or courage; easily frightened or yielding.

Example

The leader was criticized for being weak-kneed in the face of opposition.

领导者因在面对反对时胆小而受到批评。

B2 verb /dɪsˈkloʊz/

disclose

披露

Meaning

to reveal or make information known; to expose

Example

The company must disclose all financial information.

公司必须披露所有的财务信息。

C2 noun /ɪnˈfrækʃən/

infraction

违规

Meaning

A violation or breach of a rule, law, or agreement.

Example

The student was punished for a minor infraction of the school rules.

学生因轻微违反学校规则而受到惩罚。

C2 noun /ˌdɪsɪnklɪˈneɪʃən/

disinclination

不愿意

Meaning

a lack of willingness or desire to do something

Example

She showed a clear disinclination to join the meeting.

她表现出明显的不愿意参加会议。

C1 verb ˈsɪŋ.krə.naɪz

synchronize

同步

Meaning

To coordinate in time; to cause to occur or operate at the same time or rate.

Example

The dancers need to synchronize their movements.

舞者需要同步他们的动作。

C2 noun /ˈdeb.juː.tɑːnt/

debutante

首次在社交场合出现的年轻女性

Meaning

A young woman making her first formal appearance in society.

Example

The debutante wore a white gown at the ball.

这位德比坦特在舞会上穿着白色的礼服。

B2 adjective /ɪkˌsperɪˈmentl/

experimental

实验的

Meaning

based on untested ideas or techniques; relating to experiments or testing

Example

The scientists developed an experimental drug to treat cancer.

科学家们开发了一种实验性药物来治疗癌症。

B2 noun /ˈkɒl.ər/

Collar

项圈

Meaning

a band of material around the neck; in jewelry context, a close-fitting necklace

Example

She wore an elegant pearl collar to the formal dinner.

她在正式晚宴上戴了一条优雅的珍珠项圈。

C2 adjective /ˈɑːrtləs/

artless

天真, 简单

Meaning

Without deception or pretentiousness; natural and simple.

Example

Her artless smile made everyone feel at ease.

她天真的微笑让每个人都感到轻松。

C1 noun /ˈfreɪlti/

frailty

脆弱

Meaning

The condition of being weak, delicate, or easily broken.

Example

Old age often comes with physical frailty.

衰老通常伴随着身体的脆弱。

B2 noun /ˈbɒt.əl.nek/

bottleneck

瓶颈

Meaning

Narrow path or obstruction, a place or situation where flow becomes slow.

Example

The narrow bridge is a major bottleneck during rush hour.

窄桥在高峰期间是一个瓶颈。

B2 noun /ˈpɑː.tɪ.klz/

particles

微粒

Meaning

Minute portions of matter.

Example

PM2.5 particles harm respiratory health.

PM2.5微粒危害呼吸健康。

B2 adverb /əˈkɔːr.dɪŋ.li/

Accordingly

因此; 所以; 根据情况

Meaning

in a way that is appropriate to the particular circumstances; therefore; consequently

Example

The weather was bad, so the event was cancelled accordingly.

天气不好，所以活动因此被取消。

B2 noun /ˈsɪnəmən/

Cinnamon

肉桂

Meaning

aromatic spice obtained from the inner bark of several tree species

Example

Cinnamon is often used in baking and desserts.

肉桂常用于烘焙和甜点中。

C1 noun /ˈfɔːr.teɪ/ or /fɔːrt/

forte

强项

Meaning

a strong ability or talent; something one does particularly well

Example

Cooking is definitely her forte.

做饭绝对是她的强项。

C2 verb /ɪˈniː.bri.eɪt/

inebriate

Meaning

to intoxicate; to make someone drunk

Example

The strong wine was enough to inebriate even the most experienced drinker.

C2 adjective /tʃəˈruːbɪk/

cherubic

天使般的

Meaning

Innocent, sweet, and angelic, like a cherub.

Example

The baby had a cherubic smile that melted everyone’s heart.

宝宝的笑容如天使般甜美，融化了所有人的心。

B1 noun /ˈmeɪkər/

maker

创造者

Meaning

a person or thing that makes or produces something

Example

He is a famous movie maker in Hollywood.

他是好莱坞著名的电影制片人。

C1 noun /ˈʃoʊ.vəˌnɪz.əm/

chauvinism

Meaning

Excessive or prejudiced support for one's own cause, group, or gender, often with contempt for others.

Example

The company's culture was criticized for promoting male chauvinism.

C1 noun /eb/

Ebb

退潮; 海水下降

Meaning

the receding tide; a gradual decline or reduction

Example

The fishermen waited for the ebb before returning to shore.

渔民们在回到岸边之前等待着退潮。

B1 noun /mæsk/

Mask

面具

Meaning

covering for the face or head; disguise or protection

Example

She wore a mask to protect herself from dust.

她戴上了面具以防尘土。