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C2 noun /ˈkrɛməˌtɔːri/

crematory

火葬场
Meaning
a place where dead bodies are cremated
Example
The crematory was located near the cemetery.
火葬场位于墓地附近。
C2 noun /ˈpɛnjʊri/

penury

极端贫困
Meaning
extreme poverty or destitution
Example
He grew up in penury but became successful later in life.
他在极度贫困中长大，但后来在生活中成功。
C2 adjective /ˌpɜːrtɪˈneɪʃəs/

pertinacious

固执
Meaning
holding firmly to an opinion, purpose, or course of action; stubbornly persistent
Example
The pertinacious lawyer refused to give up the case.
固执的律师拒绝放弃案件。
C2 adjective /rɪˈprɛsəbl̩/

repressible

可抑制的
Meaning
Capable of being restrained or suppressed.
Example
The movement proved to be hardly repressible.
这个运动被证明几乎是可以抑制的。
C2 noun /ˌɪntərˈlɒkjətər/

interlocutor

对话者
Meaning
a person who takes part in a conversation or dialogue
Example
She was a skilled interlocutor during the debate.
她在辩论中是一个熟练的对话者。
C2 noun /ˈɛksplətɪv/

expletive

脏话
Meaning
a word or phrase used as an exclamation, often offensive or profane
Example
He shouted an expletive when he dropped the hammer on his foot.
当他把锤子掉到脚上时，他喊出了一个脏话。
C2 adjective /ˈklɛmənt/

clement

温和 / 仁慈
Meaning
mild or merciful; describing weather as mild and pleasant
Example
The prisoners hoped for a clement judge.
囚犯们希望有一个温和的法官。
C2 noun /luːˈbrɪsɪti/

lubricity

滑润性
Meaning
the quality of being slippery or smooth; sometimes also refers to lewdness
Example
The lubricity of the surface made it difficult to walk on.
表面的滑润性使得行走变得困难。
C2 noun /ɪˈfrʌntəri/

effrontery

厚颜无耻或鲁莽的胆量
Meaning
shameless or rude boldness
Example
He had the effrontery to lie even when caught red-handed.
即使被当场抓住，他也厚颜无耻地撒谎。
C2 noun /ˌdɪsəˈvaʊəl/

disavowal

否认
Meaning
the denial of any responsibility, connection, or support
Example
The politician issued a firm disavowal of the controversial remarks.
该政治家对有争议的言论发表了强烈的否认。
C2 noun /ˈɒn.rʌʃ/

onrush

突如其来的冲击
Meaning
A sudden powerful forward or downward rush or flow.
Example
The onrush of water swept away the bridge.
水流的突如其来冲击冲走了桥梁。
C2 adjective /ˈæbdʒɛkt/

abject

可鄙
Meaning
extremely bad, unpleasant, and degrading
Example
They lived in abject poverty.
他们生活在可鄙的贫困中。
C2 adjective /ˈfrəʊərd/

froward

固执的
Meaning
Difficult to deal with; contrary and disobedient.
Example
The teacher found the froward child hard to manage.
老师发现固执的孩子很难管理。
C2 noun /kænt/

cant

虚伪的话
Meaning
Hypocritical and insincere talk, especially about moral or religious principles.
Example
The politician's speech was filled with cant about honesty and integrity.
政治家的演讲充满了关于诚实和正直的虚伪话语。
C2 noun /lɔːŋ ɡɔːrd/

Long gourd

长南瓜
Meaning
an elongated green vegetable belonging to the cucumber family, used in cooking
Example
She sliced the long gourd thinly for the stir-fry dish.
她将长南瓜切成薄片，用于炒菜。
C2 verb /ɪnˈdɒktrɪˌneɪt/

indoctrinate

灌输
Meaning
To teach someone to fully accept a set of beliefs or ideas without question.
Example
The regime tried to indoctrinate the youth with propaganda.
该政权试图通过宣传对年轻人进行洗脑。
C2 noun /ˈkætɪˌkɪzəm/

catechism

教义问答
Meaning
A summary of religious principles often in the form of questions and answers; also a set of fixed questions or beliefs.
Example
The priest taught the children the catechism every Sunday.
牧师每周日都教孩子们教义问答。
C2 noun /ˈpɛrɪstaɪl/

peristyle

由柱子环绕的走廊
Meaning
A continuous porch formed by a row of columns surrounding the perimeter of a building or courtyard.
Example
The Roman villa featured a beautiful peristyle garden.
罗马别墅里有一个美丽的圆柱廊花园。
C2 noun /ˈaʊtˌrɪɡər/

outrigger

稳定结构
Meaning
a projecting structure on a boat, used for stability, or a boat fitted with such support
Example
The fisherman paddled his outrigger canoe across the lagoon.
渔民划着带有支撑的独木舟穿过泻湖。
C2 adjective /ˈstɒlɪd/

stolid

冷静的，沉默的
Meaning
Calm, dependable, and showing little emotion or animation.
Example
Despite the chaos around him, he remained stolid and composed.
尽管周围混乱，他依然冷静沉着。
C2 noun /ˈmaɪ.nə/

Mynah

八哥
Meaning
a tropical bird with dark feathers that can mimic human speech
Example
The mynah bird repeated every word I said.
八哥鸟重复了我说的每一个词。
C2 noun /kɪˈrɒpədɪst/

chiropodist

足病医生
Meaning
A healthcare professional who diagnoses and treats foot problems.
Example
The chiropodist treated her painful corns and calluses.
足病医生治疗了她痛苦的鸡眼和老茧。
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 verb /ˈræŋ.kəl/

rankle

激怒
Meaning
To cause continuing annoyance or resentment.
Example
His unfair criticism continued to rankle her for days.
他的不公正批评持续了好几天，令她不快。
C2 adjective /ˈɔːrnəri/

ornery

脾气暴躁的
Meaning
bad-tempered and combative; stubborn
Example
The ornery old man refused to leave his chair.
那个脾气暴躁的老头拒绝离开他的椅子。
C2 noun /kɒzˈmɒɡ.rə.fi/

cosmography

宇宙学
Meaning
the science or art of mapping the universe or cosmos
Example
Medieval scholars practiced cosmography to chart the stars and planets.
中世纪学者通过实践宇宙学来绘制星星和行星的地图。
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 adjective /ˌrɒŋˈhɛd.ɪd/

wrongheaded

错误的思想
Meaning
Having or showing bad judgment or stubbornly holding to wrong ideas.
Example
The policy was considered wrongheaded and harmful.
这项政策被认为是错误的思想并且有害。
C2 noun /ˈtɪŋktʃər/

tincture

轻微的痕迹，一种通过将药物溶解在酒精中制成的药物
Meaning
a slight trace of something; a medicine made by dissolving a drug in alcohol
Example
There was a tincture of sadness in her smile.
她的微笑中有一丝悲伤。
C2 adjective /ˈræfɪʃ/

raffish

不拘一格且稍微不太体面但又很有吸引力
Meaning
unconventional and slightly disreputable but attractive
Example
He had a raffish charm that made him popular in the city.
他有一种迷人的雷菲什魅力，使他在城市里非常受欢迎。
C2 noun /ˈriːdʒənt/

regent

摄政王
Meaning
a person who rules in place of a monarch when the monarch is absent or too young
Example
The prince acted as regent until the king came of age.
王子担任摄政直到国王成年。
C2 noun /dreɪk/

Drake

雄鸭
Meaning
a male duck; a type of waterfowl
Example
The drake led his family of ducks across the pond.
那只雄鸭带领它的鸭家族穿过了池塘。
C2 noun /boʊl/

bole

树干
Meaning
the trunk of a tree
Example
The bole of the tree was thick and strong.
树干又粗又强壮。
C2 verb /ɛnˈfrænˌtʃaɪz/

enfranchise

幸福
Meaning
To grant the right to vote or other rights of citizenship.
Example
The new law enfranchised thousands of people.
当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
C2 adjective /dɪˈrɪzəbl/

derisible

可嘲笑的
Meaning
deserving ridicule or mockery
Example
His excuse was so weak that it was plainly derisible.
他的借口如此虚弱，以至于显然是可嘲笑的。
C2 verb /ˈhɛktər/

hector

以威胁的方式说话
Meaning
To talk to someone in a bullying or intimidating way.
Example
The manager hectored the staff into working overtime.
经理威胁员工加班。
C2 noun lɑːˈʒɛs

largesse

慷慨
Meaning
Generosity in bestowing money or gifts upon others.
Example
His largesse towards the charity was greatly appreciated.
他对慈善事业的慷慨得到了高度赞赏。
C2 adjective /sɪˈbeɪʃəs/

sebaceous

与皮脂相关
Meaning
Relating to or secreting sebum, an oily substance from the skin.
Example
Acne is often caused by overactive sebaceous glands.
痤疮通常是由过度活跃的皮脂腺引起的。
C2 noun, verb /ˈtræməl/

trammel

限制
Meaning
A restriction or impediment to freedom of action; to restrict.
Example
The strict rules trammel the creativity of the students.
严格的规则限制了学生的创造力。
C2 noun/verb /dɪsˈfeɪvər/

disfavor

不赞成 / 反感
Meaning
disapproval or dislike; to regard with disapproval
Example
The new policy fell into disfavor with the public.
新政策在公众中失宠。
C2 adjective /ˈbɪliəs/

bilious

胆汁的
Meaning
Relating to bile or an ill-tempered, irritable disposition.
Example
He became bilious after hearing the unfair criticism.
他在听到不公正的批评后变得暴躁。
C2 noun /əˈɡrɒnəmi/

agronomy

农业学
Meaning
The science and practice of soil management and crop production, focusing on the principles of plant and soil science to optimize agricultural productivity.
Example
Agronomy focuses on soil management and crop production.
农业学专注于土壤管理和作物生产。
C2 verb /fɪˈneɪɡəl/

finagle

通过聪明或欺骗得到某物
Meaning
to obtain something by cleverness or trickery
Example
He finagled a free ticket by pretending to be a VIP guest.
他通过假装是VIP客人来获得了一张免费票。
C2 noun /fɪˈlæt.əl.i/

philately

邮票收藏学
Meaning
the collection and study of postage stamps
Example
Philately is a hobby enjoyed by people of all ages.
邮票收藏学是一项各年龄段人群都喜爱的爱好。
C2 noun /ˌɪnˌkeɪpəˈbɪləti/

incapability

无能力
Meaning
lack of ability or power to do something; inability or incompetence
Example
His incapability to manage the team led to serious problems.
他管理团队的无能力导致了严重的问题。
C2 verb /ˈɪntərˌdɪkt/

interdict

禁止
Meaning
to prohibit or forbid something by authoritative order, often by law or decree
Example
The court moved to interdict the sale of the illegal goods.
法院决定禁止销售非法商品。
C2 noun /maɪˈæzmə/

miasma

恶臭空气
Meaning
An unpleasant or unhealthy smell or atmosphere.
Example
A miasma of decay hung over the abandoned house.
腐烂的气味弥漫在废弃的房子上方。
C2 noun /əˈdɛpt.nəs/

adeptness

熟练和技巧
Meaning
Skill and dexterity in a task.
Example
His adeptness in negotiations helped close the deal successfully.
他在谈判中的熟练帮助成功地完成了交易。
C2 adjective /əˈfɔːrsed/

Aforesaid

之前提到的
Meaning
mentioned before; previously stated
Example
The aforesaid conditions must be met before approval.
之前提到的条件必须在批准前完成。
C2 verb /ɪnˈɡreɪʃiˌeɪt/

ingratiate

Meaning
To gain favor or approval by deliberate effort, often in a flattering way.
Example
She tried to ingratiate herself with her boss by complimenting him often.
C2 noun /ruːˈeɪ/

roue

一位沉迷于感官享受的男人
Meaning
A man devoted to a life of sensual pleasure; a debauched man.
Example
The old roue squandered his fortune on gambling and women.
那位年老的鲁埃把他的财富都浪费在赌博和女人身上。
C2 noun /ˈmænˌtræp/

man-trap

捕人陷阱
Meaning
A trap designed to catch or injure humans; informally, a woman considered dangerously attractive.
Example
The old castle had a man-trap at the entrance.
那座古老的城堡在入口处有一个人类捕捉陷阱。
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 verb /ˈsʌblɪmeɪt/

sublimate

转化为更高的活动
Meaning
to redirect strong emotions or desires into socially acceptable activities or channels
Example
She sublimated her anger into painting beautiful landscapes.
她将愤怒转化为美丽的风景画。
C2 noun /fɪˈlɒl.ə.dʒɪst/

philologist

语言学家
Meaning
a person who studies languages and their history
Example
The philologist analyzed ancient texts to understand language evolution.
语言学家分析了古代文献，以理解语言的演变。
C2 noun /ˈbɔːbəl/

bauble

小饰品
Meaning
A small, decorative trinket or ornament, often of little value.
Example
She wore a shiny bauble around her neck.
她脖子上戴着一个闪亮的小饰品。
C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈsɒljʊbl/

indissoluble

不可分割的
Meaning
Unable to be destroyed, broken, or dissolved.
Example
Marriage was once considered an indissoluble bond.
婚姻曾被视为不可分割的纽带。
C2 adjective /ˈtrʌk.jʊ.lənt/

truculent

好斗的
Meaning
Eager or quick to argue, fight, or show aggression.
Example
She became truculent when her ideas were challenged.
当她的想法被挑战时，她变得好斗。
C2 adjective /ˈlɪsɪt/

licit

合法
Meaning
Permitted by law or by rules; legal.
Example
The trade of certain goods is licit under international law.
某些商品的贸易在国际法下是合法的。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkoʊˈɜːrsəbl̩/

incoercible

无法强迫的
Meaning
Not capable of being forced, compelled, or restrained.
Example
Her incoercible spirit inspired others to fight for justice.
她那无法强迫的精神激励了其他人争取正义。
C2 verb /bɪˈhuːv/

behoove

有必要或适合某人做某事
Meaning
to be necessary, proper, or appropriate for someone to do
Example
It would behoove you to study before the exam.
你应该在考试前学习。
C2 noun /rɪˌkrɪmɪˈneɪʃən/

recrimination

相互指责
Meaning
an accusation made in response to an accusation; mutual blaming
Example
The debate quickly descended into mutual recriminations.
辩论迅速变成了相互指责。
C2 adjective /ˌækwiˈɛsənt/

acquiescent

默许的
Meaning
ready to accept something without protest, or to do what someone else wants
Example
He gave an acquiescent smile and agreed to the plan.
他露出了一个默许的微笑，同意了这个计划。
C2 adjective /ˈpɪrɪk/

pyrrhic

皮洛斯式胜利
Meaning
A victory won at such a great cost that it is almost equivalent to defeat.
Example
The general declared the battle a pyrrhic victory due to heavy losses.
由于巨大的损失，指挥官宣布战斗为皮洛斯式胜利。
C2 adjective/noun /haɪˈbɜːrniən/

hibernian

爱尔兰的
Meaning
Relating to Ireland or the Irish.
Example
He enjoyed reading about Hibernian culture and history.
他喜欢阅读关于爱尔兰文化和历史的书籍。
C2 noun /ˈplɛnɪtjuːd/

plenitude

丰富
Meaning
the condition of being full or abundant; a great quantity
Example
The garden was a plenitude of flowers in spring.
春天的花园充满了花卉的丰富性。
C2 verb /sleɪk/

slake

解渴
Meaning
To satisfy thirst or desire.
Example
She drank cold water to slake her thirst.
她喝了冷水来解渴。
C2 noun /dɪˈklɪvɪti/

declivity

坡度
Meaning
a downward slope of ground
Example
They carefully climbed down the declivity of the hill.
他们小心地爬下了山坡。
C2 noun /ˈkæriən/

carrion

腐肉
Meaning
the decaying flesh of dead animals
Example
Vultures feed on carrion left in the fields.
秃鹫在田野中觅食腐肉。
C2 noun /juːˌtɪlɪˈtɛəriənɪzəm/

utilitarianism

功利主义
Meaning
The ethical theory that actions are right if they are useful or for the benefit of the majority.
Example
Utilitarianism suggests that we should act to maximize overall happiness.
功利主义认为我们应该采取行动，以最大化整体幸福。
C2 adjective /əˈsɜːrbɪk/

acerbic

尖刻的
Meaning
sharp, harsh, or bitter in tone or taste
Example
His acerbic comments offended many people in the meeting.
他的尖刻评论冒犯了会议中的许多人。
C2 adjective /ˌtɛmɪˈrɛəriəs/

temerarious

鲁莽
Meaning
Reckless or rash; showing a lack of caution.
Example
It was a temerarious decision to cross the river during the storm.
在暴风雨中横渡河流是一个鲁莽的决定。
C2 noun /ˈʃɛvrən/

chevron

V形符号
Meaning
A V-shaped pattern, often used in military insignia or design.
Example
The sergeant’s uniform displayed three chevrons on the sleeve.
军士的制服上显示了三条雪佛龙标记。
C2 adjective /ˈbuːtləs/

bootless

无用的
Meaning
Useless or futile; of no benefit.
Example
His bootless attempt to fix the machine only wasted time.
他修理机器的无用尝试只是浪费了时间。
C2 verb /ˈblʌstər/

bluster

大声吹嘘
Meaning
to speak loudly in an aggressive or threatening way, often without real power
Example
The manager blustered about firing people but did nothing.
经理大声吹嘘解雇人，但什么也没做。
C2 noun /ˌtrænsfəˈriː/

transferee

受让人
Meaning
A person to whom a right, property, or responsibility is transferred.
Example
The transferee must sign the contract before taking ownership.
受让人必须在获得所有权之前签署合同。
C2 verb /dɪˈkænt/

decant

倒入
Meaning
To pour liquid gently from one container into another, especially without disturbing the sediment.
Example
She carefully decanted the wine into a clean glass.
她小心地将酒倒入干净的玻璃杯。
C2 adjective /mɔːrˈdeɪʃəs/

mordacious

尖锐或讽刺的
Meaning
Sharp or biting in style, tone, or remark; sarcastic.
Example
The critic’s mordacious review offended the author.
评论家的尖锐评论冒犯了作者。
C2 noun /slaɪt/

sleight

技巧
Meaning
Skill or dexterity, especially in performing tricks.
Example
The magician amazed the crowd with his sleight of hand.
魔术师用他的技巧惊艳了观众。
C2 verb /ˈpʌkər/

pucker

Meaning
to tighten or contract into small folds or wrinkles
Example
She puckered her lips before kissing the child.
C2 noun /ˈʃɪbəˌlɛθ/

shibboleth

区分特定群体的习语或信仰
Meaning
A custom, phrase, or belief distinguishing a particular group of people, often used to identify outsiders.
Example
The phrase became a political shibboleth during the campaign.
这句话在竞选期间成为了一个政治性的shibboleth。
C2 noun /ˈɛpəlɛt/

epaulet

肩章
Meaning
An ornamental shoulder piece on a garment, especially on the coat or jacket of a military uniform.
Example
The general’s uniform had a golden epaulet on each shoulder.
将军的制服上每只肩膀上都有一个金色的肩章。
C2 noun /ˈklɪpər/

clipper

理发器 / 19世纪快速航行的船只
Meaning
a tool used for cutting, or a fast sailing ship of the 19th century
Example
The barber used clippers to trim his hair.
理发师用理发器修剪了他的头发。
C2 noun /ˈbɑːr.bər/

Barbar

理发师
Meaning
a person whose job is to cut men's hair and shave or trim beards
Example
The barber gave him a perfect haircut for his wedding.
理发师为他的婚礼剪了一个完美的发型。
C2 adjective /ˈɛksɪdʒənt/

exigent

紧急
Meaning
demanding immediate action or attention; urgent
Example
The patient’s exigent condition required immediate surgery.
病人的紧急情况需要立即进行手术。
C2 adjective /mɛnˈdeɪʃəs/

mendacious

虚伪的
Meaning
not telling the truth; lying
Example
The politician was known for his mendacious statements.
那位政治家以他的虚伪言论而闻名。
C2 verb /ˈoʊɡəl/

ogle

色迷迷地看
Meaning
To look at someone with obvious sexual interest.
Example
He kept ogling the models on the runway.
他一直盯着跑道上的模特看。
C2 noun /əˈpɒfəsɪs/

apophasis

Meaning
A rhetorical device where the speaker brings up a subject by denying it or pretending to pass over it.
Example
The politician used apophasis by saying, 'I won’t even mention my opponent’s scandals.'
C2 noun /ˈlɔːˌɡɪvər/

lawgiver

立法者
Meaning
A person who creates or enforces laws; a legislator.
Example
Moses is often regarded as a great lawgiver in history.
摩西常被认为是历史上伟大的法律制定者。
C2 noun /ˈmɔːreɪz/

mores

风俗
Meaning
the essential or characteristic customs and conventions of a community
Example
Social mores often dictate how people behave in public.
社会风俗常常决定人们在公共场合的行为。
C2 noun /ˌɪn.trəˈɡreʃ.ən/

introgression

基因引入
Meaning
The transfer of genetic information from one species to another through repeated backcrossing.
Example
Introgression plays a significant role in plant breeding.
基因引入在植物育种中起着重要作用。
C2 verb /diːˈpɒpjʊˌleɪt/

depopulate

减少人口
Meaning
To reduce the number of people living in a place.
Example
The war threatened to depopulate the once-thriving town.
战争威胁要使曾经繁荣的城市人口减少。
C2 noun /meɪˈlɑːnʒ/

melange

混合
Meaning
A mixture of different things or styles.
Example
The festival offered a melange of music, food, and art.
这个节日提供了音乐、食物和艺术的混合。
C2 noun /ɜːrˈbænɪti/

urbanity

都市气质
Meaning
refined courtesy, elegance, and sophistication in manner
Example
Her urbanity made her popular among diplomats and leaders.
她的都市气质让她在外交官和领导人中非常受欢迎。
C2 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈveɪl/

countervail

抵消
Meaning
to offset or counteract the effect of something
Example
The benefits of the new policy countervail its drawbacks.
新政策的好处抵消了它的缺点。
C2 adjective /ˈfraʊzi/

frowsy

邋遢
Meaning
Scruffy and neglected in appearance; musty or stale in smell.
Example
He wore a frowsy old jacket that smelled of damp.
他穿着一件邋遢的旧夹克，散发着潮湿的气味。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛnseɪt/

insensate

无情的
Meaning
lacking physical sensation or empathy; without feeling or sensitivity
Example
The dictator's insensate cruelty shocked the world.
独裁者的无情残忍震惊了世界。
C2 adjective səˈluː.bri.əs

salubrious

有益健康的
Meaning
Health-giving; healthy; promoting health and well-being.
Example
The mountain air is salubrious and refreshing.
山中的空气有益健康且清新。
C2 adverb /ˌɪnəzˈmʌtʃ/

inasmuch

鉴于
Meaning
To the extent that; considering that.
Example
Inasmuch as you are their teacher, you should guide them carefully.
鉴于你是他们的老师，你应该小心地指导他们。
C2 verb /bɪˈfuːl/

befool

欺骗
Meaning
to deceive or trick someone into believing something false; to make someone appear foolish
Example
The scammer tried to befool innocent people with fake promises.
骗子试图用虚假的承诺欺骗无辜的人。
C2 noun /ˈhaɪdrə/

hydra

九头蛇
Meaning
a many-headed serpent in Greek mythology; a problem that seems to grow worse when attempts are made to solve it
Example
Corruption is like a hydra, hard to defeat completely.
腐败就像九头蛇，完全根除它非常困难。
C2 noun /ˈkɒnsənəns/

consonance

和谐, 音响和谐
Meaning
Agreement or harmony among parts; a pleasing combination of sounds in music or words.
Example
The consonance between their ideas made the project successful.
他们的思想之间的和谐使得项目成功。
C2 adjective /kənˈvɜːrsənt/

conversant

熟悉，精通
Meaning
familiar with or knowledgeable about something
Example
She is conversant with the latest developments in technology.
她熟悉最新的技术发展。
C2 noun /ˈæl.baɪt/

albite

Meaning
A white or colorless mineral of the feldspar group, often found in igneous rocks.
Example
Geologists discovered albite crystals in the rock sample.
C2 verb /ˈbændi/

bandy

Meaning
To pass (words, ideas, or gossip) back and forth in a casual or argumentative way.
Example
They bandied jokes across the table.
C2 verb /ˈmæsəˌreɪt/

macerate

浸泡
Meaning
to soften or break up something, especially food, by soaking in liquid
Example
The chef macerated the fruit in wine before serving.
厨师在上菜前将水果浸泡在葡萄酒中。
C2 noun /ˈdɛvɪltrɪ/

deviltry

恶魔的诡计
Meaning
Cruel or malicious behavior; mischief with an evil aspect.
Example
The villain’s deviltry terrified the townsfolk.
恶棍的恶作剧吓坏了镇上的人。
C2 verb /fɔrˈswɛr/

forswear

放弃
Meaning
to renounce or reject; to give up completely
Example
He forswore his old habits and started a new life.
他放弃了旧习惯，开始了新的生活。
C2 adjective /ˈæstrəl/

astral

Meaning
Relating to the stars or to spiritual, non-physical realms.
Example
Some believe in astral projection, the ability to leave the body and travel spiritually.
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 noun /raɪm/

rime

霜
Meaning
frost formed on cold surfaces by freezing water vapor
Example
The trees were covered with a white rime after the cold night.
树木在寒冷的夜晚后被白色霜覆盖。
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 /ˈskʌl.i.ən/

scullion

厨房仆人
Meaning
a servant assigned the most menial kitchen tasks
Example
In medieval times, a scullion was responsible for cleaning pots and pans.
在中世纪，厨房仆人负责清洁锅碗和煎锅。
C2 verb /dʒɛˈstɪkjʊleɪt/

gesticulate

手势表达
Meaning
to use gestures, especially dramatic ones, instead of speaking or to emphasize one's words
Example
He gesticulated wildly to get their attention.
他疯狂地做着手势，以引起他们的注意。
C2 noun /ˈfoʊ.nə.ɡræm/

phonogram

音标符号
Meaning
a written symbol representing a speech sound
Example
The teacher showed how each phonogram represents a particular sound.
老师展示了每个音标符号如何代表特定的声音。
C2 noun /ləˈdʒɪʃən/

logician

逻辑学家
Meaning
A person skilled in logic and reasoning.
Example
Aristotle is considered one of the greatest logicians in history.
亚里士多德被认为是历史上最伟大的逻辑学家之一。
C2 adjective /ˌɛkjʊˈmɛnɪkəl/

ecumenical

生态化宗教团结
Meaning
Promoting unity among different Christian churches or religions.
Example
The leaders gathered for an ecumenical conference to encourage dialogue.
领导们为促进对话召开了一个生态化会议。
C2 noun /ˌɪmprəˈpraɪəti/

impropriety

不当行为
Meaning
Failure to observe standards of honesty or modesty; improper behavior.
Example
The politician was accused of financial impropriety.
该政治家被指控涉及财务不当行为。
C2 verb /ˌmɪskənˈstruː/

misconstrue

误解
Meaning
To interpret something wrongly or misunderstand the meaning.
Example
She misconstrued his silence as anger.
她误解了他的沉默为愤怒。
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪ/

belay

固定绳索
Meaning
to secure a rope by winding it around an object; to stop or cancel an order (nautical/military use)
Example
The climber asked his partner to belay the rope tightly.
攀岩者要求他的搭档紧紧地固定绳索。
C2 noun /ˈkɒnk.leɪv/

conclave

秘密会议
Meaning
a private meeting, especially a secret or important one
Example
The leaders met in a secret conclave to discuss the strategy.
领导们在一个秘密的集会上讨论战略。