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C1 noun/verb /kroʊˈʃeɪ/

crochet

Meaning
Needlework made by interlocking loops of thread with a hooked needle; the act of making such items.
Example
She learned how to crochet a scarf for winter.
C1 noun /ˈloʊ.kəst/

Locust

蝗虫
Meaning
a large insect that flies in groups and eats crops
Example
The locusts destroyed the entire wheat field.
蝗虫摧毁了整个小麦田。
B1 adjective /ˈrʊr.əl/

Rural

农村的
Meaning
relating to the countryside; characteristic of farming or country life
Example
She grew up in a rural area far from the city.
她在离城市很远的农村地区长大。
C2 noun /kəˈdʌm.bə/

Kadamba

卡丹巴树
Meaning
A tropical tree with round, fragrant orange flowers, sacred in Hindu culture and associated with Lord Krishna
Example
The kadamba tree is mentioned frequently in ancient Indian poetry.
卡丹巴树在古印度诗歌中经常被提及。
C2 noun /ˈæk.rɪ.moʊ.ni/

acrimony

Meaning
Bitterness and anger, especially in speech or behavior.
Example
The divorce was filled with acrimony and disputes.
A2 verb /friːz/

freeze

冻结
Meaning
to become solid due to cold; to preserve by cold
Example
Water freezes at zero degrees Celsius.
水在零摄氏度下结冰。
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。
B2 phrase kəˈlek.tɪv ˈæk.ʃən

collective action

集体行动
Meaning
Action taken by a group of people working together toward a common goal or purpose.
Example
Collective action is needed to mitigate climate change.
集体行动对于减缓气候变化很重要。
B2 adjective ˌæn.tiˌdɪs.krɪˈmɪn.eɪ.ʃən

anti-discrimination

反歧视的
Meaning
Opposed to or working against discrimination; promoting equal treatment regardless of differences.
Example
The anti-discrimination movement was groundbreaking.
反歧视运动是突破性的。
C2 verb /rɛst/

wrest

用力夺取
Meaning
to forcibly pull something from a person's grasp; to seize with effort or struggle
Example
The police had to wrest the weapon from the suspect's hand.
警察不得不从嫌疑人的手中夺走武器。
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。
C1 noun /ˌtæm.bəˈriːn/

Tambourine

铃鼓
Meaning
a small drum with metal discs around the edge that jingle when shaken or hit
Example
She shook the tambourine to the rhythm of the music.
她随着音乐的节奏摇晃着坦布林。
C2 noun /kwɪˈɛsəns/

quiescence

静止
Meaning
A state of quietness, inactivity, or dormancy.
Example
The volcano has been in a state of quiescence for decades.
火山已经处于静止状态几十年了。
C1 adjective /ʌlˈtɪəriər/

ulterior

隐藏的动机
Meaning
hidden or secret, often with a selfish motive
Example
He invited her with an ulterior motive.
他带着隐藏的动机邀请了她。
B1 noun, verb /toʊn/

tone

音调
Meaning
the general character or attitude of a place, piece of writing, situation, etc.
Example
The tone of the letter was very formal.
这封信的音调非常正式。
C1 adverb /ˈhɒtli/

hotly

愤怒地
Meaning
in an intense, angry, or passionate way
Example
She hotly denied the accusations.
她愤怒地否认了这些指控。
C1 noun /juːˈtoʊpiə/

utopia

乌托邦
Meaning
An imagined perfect society or place where everything is ideal.
Example
Many philosophers dreamed of creating a utopia for humanity.
许多哲学家梦想着为人类创造一个乌托邦。
C1 verb /ˈprɒpəɡeɪt/

propagate

Meaning
To spread or transmit an idea, belief, or information widely; also to reproduce in plants or animals.
Example
Scientists work to propagate the species in captivity.
C1 noun dʒuːˈdɪʃ.ər.i

judiciary

司法权
Meaning
The judicial authorities of a country; the system of courts that interprets and applies the law.
Example
The judiciary ensures the rule of law.
司法权确保法治。
A2 noun ˈɑːrɡjumənt

argument

争论
Meaning
A reason or set of reasons given with the aim of persuading others that an action or idea is right or wrong.
Example
His argument was based on majority.
他的争论基于多数。
B2 adjective /ˌæbsənt ˈmaɪndɪd/

absent-minded

健忘的
Meaning
often forgetting things or not paying attention
Example
He is so absent-minded that he often forgets his keys.
他是那么健忘,以至于经常忘记自己的钥匙。
B2 adjective /ˈtʌtʃ.ɪŋ/

Touching

感人的; 情感的
Meaning
causing feelings of sympathy or emotion; moving
Example
The touching story brought tears to everyone's eyes.
感人的故事让每个人的眼里都充满了泪水。
B1 noun /ˈlaɪ.ər/

Liar

骗子
Meaning
a person who tells lies; someone who does not tell the truth
Example
Nobody trusts him because he is a liar.
没有人相信他,因为他是个骗子。
C2 noun /ˈpɛdəˌɡɒɡ/

pedagogue

教师
Meaning
a teacher, especially a strict or formal one
Example
The old pedagogue insisted on discipline in the classroom.
那位老教育学家坚持在课堂上纪律。
C2 verb /ɪˈstreɪndʒ/

estrange

Meaning
to cause someone to no longer be close or affectionate; to alienate
Example
His constant criticism began to estrange him from his friends.
C1 noun /ˈtrɪŋkɪt/

trinket

小饰品
Meaning
a small ornament or piece of jewelry that is not expensive
Example
She bought a little trinket from the beach market as a souvenir.
她从海滩市场买了一个小饰品作为纪念品。
C1 noun /ˈskrɪmɪdʒ/

scrimmage

练习赛
Meaning
A practice game or informal match, often in sports, especially football.
Example
The team had a scrimmage before the official season started.
在正式赛季开始之前,球队进行了一场练习赛。
A2 noun /ˈroʊbɒt/

robot

机器人
Meaning
a machine capable of carrying out a complex series of actions automatically
Example
The factory uses robots to assemble cars efficiently.
工厂使用机器人高效地组装汽车。
A1 adverb /wen/

When

什么时候
Meaning
at what time; at the time that; during the time that
Example
When will you arrive at the station?
你什么时候到车站?
B2 noun ɪkˈspænʃən

expansion

扩展
Meaning
The action of becoming larger or more extensive; growth or development.
Example
Volunteering helps in the expansion of social networks.
志愿服务有助于社交网络的扩展。
C2 noun /ˌtɛliˈɒlədʒi/

teleology

目的论
Meaning
the explanation of phenomena by the purpose they serve rather than by cause
Example
Aristotle is often associated with the concept of teleology in philosophy.
亚里士多德常与哲学中的目的论概念相关联。
B2 noun ˈbɛntʃˌmɑːr.kɪŋ

benchmarking

标准定义与比较分析
Meaning
Comparing with a specific industry or competitor to set the best standards.
Example
Companies use benchmarking to assess their performance.
公司利用基准测试来评估其表现。
A2 noun ˈprəʊɡres

progress

进步
Meaning
Forward or onward movement towards a destination or a more advanced state.
Example
Progress in recycling technologies can tackle pollution.
回收技术的进步可以应对污染。
C2 noun /ˈæstər/

Aster

紫菀花
Meaning
a flowering plant with daisy-like flowers that typically bloom in fall
Example
The purple asters bloomed beautifully in the autumn garden.
紫色的紫菀花在秋天的花园里美丽地盛开。
B2 adverb /mɔːrˈoʊvər/

moreover

此外
Meaning
Used to add information that supports or emphasizes what has already been said.
Example
The job is challenging; moreover, it requires excellent communication skills.
这份工作具有挑战性;此外,它需要出色的沟通技能。
C2 noun /əˈpɜːrtənəns/

appurtenance

附属物 / 配件
Meaning
an accessory or supplementary part of something
Example
The garage is an appurtenance of the main house.
车库是主屋的附属部分。
C1 verb ɪˈmɜːrs

immerse

沉浸
Meaning
To involve oneself deeply in a particular activity or interest; to surround completely.
Example
Immerse yourself in the new language.
沉浸在新的语言中。
B2 adjective /bɪˈlʌvɪd/

beloved

心爱
Meaning
dearly loved, highly regarded
Example
She was the beloved queen of the kingdom.
她是王国中深受喜爱的女王。
B2 noun /ˈpredʒ.ə.dɪs/

Prejudice

偏见
Meaning
preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience
Example
We must fight against prejudice and discrimination in our society.
我们必须在我们的社会中与偏见和歧视作斗争。
A2 noun tʃɔɪs

choice

选择
Meaning
An act of selecting or making a decision when faced with two or more possibilities.
Example
Choice enhances decision-making.
选择增强决策能力。
C1 noun /ˈkɑːrdəməm/

Cardamom

豆蔻
Meaning
aromatic seeds from a plant in the ginger family, used as a spice
Example
The recipe calls for a pinch of ground cardamom.
食谱中需要一撮磨碎的豆蔻。
C2 noun /haɪnd/

Hind

母鹿
Meaning
a female deer, especially a red deer
Example
The hind protected her fawn from predators.
母鹿保护了她的小鹿免受捕食者的伤害。
A1 noun /ʃɜːrt/

Shirt

衬衫
Meaning
a piece of clothing worn on the upper body with sleeves and buttons
Example
He wore a white shirt to the office.
他穿了一件白衬衫去办公室。
B2 noun /ˌrezəˈveɪʃən/

Reservation

预订
Meaning
the action of reserving something; an arrangement whereby something is reserved for a particular person; a qualification to an expression of agreement or approval
Example
I made a reservation at the restaurant for tonight.
我为今晚在餐厅做了一个预定。
C2 noun /ˈtændʒənsi/

tangency

相切
Meaning
the condition of touching but not intersecting, especially in geometry
Example
The circle and the line are in a state of tangency at one point.
圆和直线在一个点上处于相切状态。
C1 adjective /ˈdɪs.ə.plɪ.ner.i/

Disciplinary

纪律的
Meaning
relating to discipline; intended to correct behavior
Example
The company took disciplinary action against the employee.
公司对员工采取了纪律处分措施。
A2 adjective /ˈɛkstrə/

extra

额外的
Meaning
More than what is usual, expected, or necessary
Example
She brought some extra food for the picnic.
她为野餐带来了额外的食物。
C1 noun /ˈbaɪ.lɔː/

by-law

地方性法规
Meaning
A rule made by a company, organization, or local authority to control the actions of its members.
Example
The city council passed a new by-law regulating street vendors.
市议会通过了一项新的地方法规,规范街头小贩。
C2 adjective /əbˈtruːsɪv/

obtrusive

干扰的
Meaning
noticeable in an unpleasant or unwelcome way; intrusive
Example
The advertisement was so obtrusive that it ruined the user’s experience.
广告如此显眼,以至于破坏了用户体验。
C1 noun kənˈsɔː.ti.əm

consortium

联合体
Meaning
An association of several companies or organizations formed to undertake an enterprise beyond the resources of any one member.
Example
The consortium worked collaboratively to build the cable.
该联盟协同合作建设了电缆。
B2 adjective /ˈdɛntəl/

dental

牙科的
Meaning
relating to teeth or dentistry
Example
She goes for a dental checkup every six months.
她每六个月进行一次牙科检查。
A1 verb /wɒʃ/

wash

Meaning
to clean with water; to remove dirt
Example
Please wash your hands before eating.
请在吃饭前洗手。
C2 noun /ˌɔːrdɪˈneɪʃən/

ordination

任职
Meaning
The ceremony of conferring holy orders or official religious authority.
Example
The church held a special service for the ordination of new priests.
教堂为新神父举行了一个特别的服务,进行圣职任命。
B2 noun /ˌvæk.sɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Vaccination

疫苗接种
Meaning
the process of giving a vaccine to a person or animal to protect them against a disease
Example
Children receive vaccination against measles at an early age.
孩子们在年轻时接种麻疹疫苗。
C2 noun /ˈmɒnəɡræm/

monogram

字母图案
Meaning
A design consisting of two or more letters, typically a person's initials, combined or interwoven.
Example
The towel was embroidered with her monogram.
毛巾上刺绣着她的字母图案。
A2 preposition /bɪˈsaɪd/

beside

在...旁边
Meaning
next to or at the side of someone or something
Example
She sat beside her best friend during the ceremony.
她在仪式期间坐在她最好的朋友旁边。
C1 noun/verb /vɔːlt/

vault

保险库 / 跳跃
Meaning
A secure room for storing valuables; also to leap or spring over something.
Example
The bank kept its gold bars in a secure vault.
银行将其黄金条存放在一个安全的金库中。
C1 noun /ˈsɪndɪkət/

syndicate

辛迪加
Meaning
A group of individuals or organizations combined to promote a common interest or carry out a business venture.
Example
A syndicate of investors bought the struggling company.
一个投资者辛迪加买下了这家困难的公司。
C1 verb /ɪnˈtʃænt/

enchant

Meaning
to delight or charm greatly; to cast a spell over
Example
The storyteller enchanted the children with his tales.
B1 noun /fæts/

fats

脂肪
Meaning
Essential macronutrients that provide energy, support cell growth, and protect organs while helping absorb vitamins.
Example
Healthy fats from nuts and avocados support brain function.
来自坚果和鳄梨的健康脂肪支持大脑功能。
C2 noun /pɛnˈtæmɪtər/

pentameter

五步格
Meaning
A line of verse consisting of five metrical feet.
Example
Shakespeare often wrote his plays in iambic pentameter.
莎士比亚常常用五步格写剧本。
C1 verb /ˌæprɪˈhɛnd/

apprehend

逮捕
Meaning
to arrest or seize someone; to understand or perceive something
Example
The police managed to apprehend the thief after a long chase.
警察在一场长时间的追逐后成功逮捕了小偷。
C2 noun /ˌoʊpəˈlɛsəns/

opalescence

欧泊光泽
Meaning
a milky or pearly appearance of a surface like that of an opal
Example
The pearl had a gentle opalescence under the light.
珍珠在光下有一种柔和的欧泊光泽。
B2 noun/verb /stʌmp/

stump

树桩,困惑
Meaning
the base of a tree left after the trunk is cut down; to puzzle or confuse
Example
The question completely stumped the students.
这个问题完全困扰了学生。
C2 noun /ˌmɪnəˈrɛt/

minaret

宣礼塔
Meaning
A tall, slender tower of a mosque, from which the call to prayer is announced.
Example
The minaret of the mosque could be seen from miles away.
清真寺的宣礼塔可以从几英里外看到。
C1 noun /ˌsɛnsɪtaɪˈzeɪʃən/

sensitization

敏感化
Meaning
The process of becoming sensitive to a substance, situation, or influence.
Example
The doctor warned about the sensitization caused by repeated exposure to chemicals.
医生警告了由于反复接触化学品引起的敏感化。
B1 noun /ˈswɛtʃɜːrt/

sweatshirt

运动衫
Meaning
A casual, long-sleeved pullover garment, typically made of cotton or fleece, worn for warmth or comfort.
Example
He wore a grey sweatshirt while jogging in the park.
他在公园慢跑时穿着灰色的斯威特衫。
C2 noun /ˈlɪθəˌtaɪp/

lithotype

石印类型 (印刷表面)
Meaning
a printing surface or type made for lithography
Example
The printer used a lithotype to produce multiple copies of the design.
打印机使用石印类型来制作设计的多个副本。
C1 adjective ˈeɪlɪəneɪtɪd

alienated

疏远
Meaning
Feeling isolated or estranged; disconnected from others or society.
Example
Alienated students are more prone to delinquency.
疏远的学生更容易陷入犯罪。
B2 adjective /ˌpoʊstˈwɔːr/

post-war

战后
Meaning
relating to the period after a war has ended
Example
The country experienced rapid economic growth in the post-war years.
该国在战后时期经历了快速的经济增长。
B1 noun /ˈvɔɪ.ɪdʒ/

Voyage

航程; 海上航行
Meaning
a long journey involving travel by sea or in space
Example
The ship's voyage across the Atlantic took two weeks.
船只穿越大西洋的航行花了两周。
C1 phrase ˌbaɪ.oʊ.daɪˈvɜː.sɪ.ti ˌprez.əˈveɪ.ʃən

biodiversity preservation

生物多样性保护
Meaning
The protection and conservation of the variety of life in all its forms, including different species, genetic diversity, and ecosystems.
Example
Biodiversity preservation is critical for ecological balance.
生物多样性保护对生态平衡至关重要。
B2 noun /ˈrækɪt/

racket

球拍 / 喧闹
Meaning
A piece of equipment used to hit the ball in sports like tennis or badminton; also a loud noise or an illegal scheme.
Example
He bought a new tennis racket for the match.
他为比赛买了一把新网球拍。
B1 noun /ˈhaʊzɪŋ/

housing

住房
Meaning
buildings or structures where people live; accommodation
Example
The government is working to provide affordable housing for everyone.
政府正在努力为所有人提供负担得起的住房。
C2 noun /ˌhaɪpəkəˈnektɪvɪti/

hyperconnectivity

超连接性
Meaning
The state of being extensively connected to other people, places, information, etc., through digital technology.
Example
Hyperconnectivity has changed the dynamics of human interaction.
超连接性改变了人类互动的动态。
C2 verb /næʃ/

gnash

咬牙切齿
Meaning
to grind or strike the teeth together, often in anger or frustration
Example
He began to gnash his teeth in rage.
他开始因为愤怒而咬牙切齿。
B2 adjective /kənˈdʒɛstɪd/

congested

拥堵
Meaning
Blocked up with too much traffic or crowding.
Example
The road was congested during rush hour.
在高峰时段,路上非常拥堵。
B1 noun /ˈbɔr.dər/

Border

边界
Meaning
a line separating two political or geographical areas, especially countries
Example
They crossed the border between France and Spain by train.
他们乘火车穿越了法国和西班牙之间的边界。
B1 adjective /ˈsɛpəreɪtɪd/

separated

分开的
Meaning
divided or disconnected from something else; not together
Example
They have been living in separated houses since the divorce.
自离婚以来,他们一直住在分开的房子里。
A1 noun /ɪər/

Ear

耳朵; 听力; 听的能力
Meaning
the organ of hearing; the ability to hear or listen
Example
She whispered something in his ear during the meeting.
她在会议期间低声在他耳边说了些什么。
A2 noun /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/

equipment

设备
Meaning
the necessary tools, machines, or other items needed for a particular purpose
Example
The laboratory bought new equipment for research.
实验室购买了新的设备用于研究。
A1 noun /ˈsɛvən/

seven

Meaning
the number following six and preceding eight
Example
She has seven apples in her basket.
B2 adjective /ˌpɑːrləˈmɛntri/

parliamentary

议会的
Meaning
relating to a parliament or its members; relating to a system of government with parliamentary authority
Example
The country follows a parliamentary form of government.
这个国家实行议会制政府。
C2 noun /ɛθˈnɒlədʒi/

ethnology

民族学
Meaning
the study of the characteristics of different peoples and the differences and relationships between them
Example
She specialized in ethnology to better understand cultural diversity.
她专攻民族学,以更好地理解文化多样性。
C1 verb /bɪˈmoʊn/

bemoan

感到遗憾
Meaning
To express discontent or sorrow over something.
Example
Critics bemoaned the lack of diversity in the film.
评论家对电影中的多样性缺乏表示遗憾。
A2 adjective /ˈsɜːr.tən/

Certain

确定的;确信的;毫无疑问的
Meaning
confident and sure; without doubt; definitely true
Example
I am certain that we will succeed.
我确信我们会成功。
A2 noun /ˈdɪkʃəˌnɛri/

dictionary

字典
Meaning
A reference book or electronic resource containing words, usually arranged alphabetically, with information about their meanings, pronunciations, etymologies, and usage.
Example
I looked up the word in the dictionary to understand its meaning.
我在字典里查了这个词的意思。
B1 noun /neɪl/

Nail

钉子
Meaning
a small metal spike with a broadened flat head; part of finger or toe
Example
He hammered the nail into the wooden board.
他把钉子钉进了木板。
B1 verb /ɪkˈstend/

extend

扩展
Meaning
to make longer or larger; to stretch out; to offer or give
Example
The company decided to extend the deadline for the project.
公司决定延长项目的截止日期。
B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsɪlər/

councilor

议员
Meaning
an elected member of a council, especially a local government body
Example
The councilor held a public meeting to discuss local issues.
议员召开了一个公共会议,讨论地方问题。
B2 verb ɪmˈpoʊz

imposes

强加
Meaning
To establish or apply by authority; to force something unwelcome or unfamiliar to be accepted or put in place.
Example
Pollution imposes harmful effects on the environment.
污染对环境施加了有害的影响。
C2 noun /ˈbɛlˌwɛðər/

bellwether

趋势引领者
Meaning
A person or thing that leads or indicates a trend.
Example
The company is seen as a bellwether of the technology industry.
该公司被视为科技行业的趋势引领者。
B2 noun /ˈmɑːrdʒɪn/

Margin

边缘; 边际
Meaning
The edge or border of something; an amount allowed beyond what is needed
Example
Please write your notes in the margin of the page.
请在页面的边缘写下你的笔记。
A2 noun /ˈkrɒk.ə.daɪl/

Crocodile

鳄鱼
Meaning
a large reptile with a long mouth and sharp teeth that lives in rivers and lakes in hot countries
Example
The crocodile slowly moved through the murky water.
鳄鱼缓慢地穿过浑浊的水域。
C1 verb /ˈræʃənaɪz/

rationlize

合理化
Meaning
to justify or explain something with logical reasons, even if not appropriate or true
Example
He tried to rationlize his mistake by blaming the system.
他试图通过指责系统来合理化他的错误。
B2 noun /spaɪt/

spite

恶意
Meaning
a desire to hurt, annoy, or offend someone
Example
She refused the gift out of spite.
她因为恶意拒绝了礼物。
B1 noun /ˈdʒuː.ni.ər/

Junior

初级; 新手; 下属
Meaning
a person who is younger or lower in rank than someone else; relating to young people
Example
The junior employee was eager to learn from senior colleagues.
这个初级员工渴望向资深同事学习。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈteɪnəbl/

unattainable

无法实现的
Meaning
impossible to achieve, reach, or accomplish
Example
For many, becoming a professional athlete remains an unattainable dream.
对许多人来说,成为职业运动员仍然是一个无法实现的梦想。
B2 adjective /dɪˈsɛndənt/

descendent

下降的
Meaning
Moving downward; going down or descending.
Example
The river followed a descendent course toward the valley.
河流沿着向下的河道朝着山谷流去。
C1 verb /ˌpriːˈmɛdɪteɪt/

premeditate

预谋
Meaning
to think about and plan something (especially a crime) beforehand
Example
The suspect was accused of premeditating the crime.
嫌疑人被指控事先计划犯罪。
A2 noun /koʊtʃ/

coach

教练
Meaning
A person who helps improve others' skills or knowledge.
Example
The football coach motivated his team before the match.
足球教练在比赛前激励了他的队伍。
A2 noun /ˈklɑːsmeɪt/

classmate

同学
Meaning
a person who is in the same class or course of study as another
Example
I met one of my old classmates at the university event.
我在大学活动中遇到了一位老同学。
C2 verb /ˈbækbaɪt/

backbite

背后说坏话
Meaning
to speak negatively about someone who is not present; to slander behind someone’s back
Example
It is wrong to backbite your colleagues behind their backs.
在背后说同事的坏话是不对的。
B2 adjective /ˈɡræf.ɪk/

Graphic

图形的; 可视的; 生动的;
Meaning
relating to visual design; vivid; clearly described;
Example
The graphic design was colorful and eye-catching.
图形设计色彩丰富且引人注目。
C2 adjective /sɪˈnæp.tɪk/

synaptic

突触的
Meaning
Related to the signal transmission process between nerve cells.
Example
Learning strengthens synaptic connections in the brain.
学习增强大脑中的突触连接。
B2 noun /əˈriːnə/

arena

竞技场, 场地
Meaning
a large area surrounded by seats for sports, entertainment, or other events
Example
The basketball game will be held in the new arena downtown.
篮球比赛将在市中心的新竞技场举行。
A2 noun /stɛə/

stair

楼梯
Meaning
a step or set of steps leading from one level to another
Example
He tripped on the stair and fell down.
他在楼梯上绊倒摔了下来。
C1 adjective /ˈɡrændioʊs/

grandiose

宏伟
Meaning
Impressive or magnificent in appearance or style, often pretentiously so.
Example
He had grandiose plans of building a futuristic city in the desert.
他有宏伟的计划,在沙漠中建造一个未来主义的城市。
C2 noun /əˌbɑː.məˈneɪ.ʃən/

abomination

可憎的事物
Meaning
a thing that causes disgust or hatred
Example
Slavery was considered an abomination.
奴隶制被认为是一种可憎的事物。
C2 noun /ˈɔːlmənæk/

almanac

年鉴
Meaning
An annual publication containing calendars, weather forecasts, astronomical data, and other useful information.
Example
He consulted the almanac to check the phases of the moon.
他查阅了年鉴,以查看月亮的各个阶段。
B2 noun /stæns/

stance

立场
Meaning
a person's attitude, opinion, or position on an issue
Example
The company took a strong stance on environmental protection.
公司在环境保护问题上采取了强硬立场。
B2 adjective /ˈvʌl.ɡər/

Vulgar

粗俗; 粗鲁; 不文雅;
Meaning
lacking sophistication or good taste; crude and offensive in language or behavior
Example
His vulgar language offended everyone at the dinner party.
他的粗俗语言冒犯了晚宴上的所有人。
B2 adjective ˌɪn.təˈræk.tɪv

interactive

互动的
Meaning
Allowing a two-way flow of information between it and a user, responding to the user's input.
Example
Interactive learning keeps students engaged in lessons.
互动学习保持学生在课堂中的参与感。
C1 adjective ˈklaɪ.mət rɪˈzɪl.i.ənt

climate-resilient

气候适应性强
Meaning
Able to cope with the adverse effects of climate change; sustainable and adaptable.
Example
Climate-resilient crops can survive extreme weather conditions.
气候适应性强的作物能够在极端天气条件下生存。
C2 adjective ˈmiː.ni.əl

menial

卑微
Meaning
Not requiring much skill and lacking prestige.
Example
He refused to do menial work.
他拒绝做低级工作。
B2 verb /ˌriːkriˈeɪt/

recreate

重新创建
Meaning
to create or produce something again, especially a new version of something lost or destroyed
Example
The team recreated the lost dataset from backups.
团队从备份中重新创建了丢失的数据集。
C2 adjective /prəˈpʌlsɪv/

propulsive

推进的
Meaning
Having the power to drive or push something forward.
Example
The propulsive force of the rocket lifted it off the ground.
火箭的推进力将它从地面抬起。
C1 verb /ˈprɪkəl/

prickle

Meaning
to cause a slight stinging or tingling sensation on the skin
Example
Her skin began to prickle in the cold wind.
C1 adjective /ˈlækˌlʌstər/

lackluster

黯淡无光
Meaning
Lacking in vitality, force, or conviction; uninspired or uninspiring.
Example
The lackluster performance disappointed the audience.
黯淡无光的表现让观众失望。
C1 noun /ˌmɔːrəˈtɔːriəm/

moratorium

暂停令
Meaning
A temporary suspension or delay of an activity, law, or obligation.
Example
The government announced a moratorium on new mining licenses.
政府宣布对新矿业许可证实行暂停令。
C1 noun /rɪˈsaɪtər/

reciter

朗诵者
Meaning
a person who recites or repeats something aloud from memory, especially poetry, prayers, or formal texts
Example
The reciter delivered the poem with clarity and emotion.
朗诵者清晰而富有感情地朗诵了这首诗。