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C2 adjective /krʌˈsteɪʃəs/

crustaceous

有硬壳的
Meaning
relating to or having a hard shell like a crustacean
Example
The scientist studied the crustaceous fossils.
科学家研究了有硬壳的化石。
B1 verb /skrætʃ/

scratch

幸福
Meaning
to rub a surface or skin with something sharp or rough, often to relieve itching
Example
The cat scratched the door to be let in.
当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
C1 adjective /ˈtep.ɪd/

Tepid

温热
Meaning
only slightly warm; lukewarm; showing little enthusiasm
Example
The tea was tepid and unappetizing.
茶是温热的，毫无诱人之感。
C2 noun /ˈpælɪmpsɛst/

palimpsest

重写本
Meaning
a manuscript or document that has been written over but still bears traces of earlier writing; something reused or altered but still retaining traces of its earlier form
Example
The ancient manuscript was a palimpsest, showing faint traces of previous texts beneath the new writing.
这本古老的手稿是一个重写本，下面隐藏着以前文本的微弱痕迹。
C1 noun /maɪt/

mite

螨虫
Meaning
a very small creature, often a tiny arachnid; also used to mean a very small amount
Example
The mattress was infested with dust mites.
床垫里有尘螨。
C2 noun /ˌmjuːlˈtɪər/

muleteer

骡夫
Meaning
a person who drives or takes care of mules
Example
The muleteer guided the animals safely across the mountain path.
骡夫安全地将动物引导过山路。
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。
C2 noun /əˈbeɪəns/

abeyance

暂时中止
Meaning
a state of temporary suspension or inactivity
Example
The project was held in abeyance until funds became available.
该项目已暂停，直到资金可用。
C2 noun /ˈkɪŋɡlɪŋ/

kingling

小国王
Meaning
A minor or petty king; a ruler of small importance.
Example
The kingling demanded respect from his people despite his small realm.
那个小国王尽管有一个小王国，但他要求人民尊敬他。
C2 verb /ˈvɪʃieɪt/

vitiate

败坏
Meaning
to spoil, weaken, or make something less effective
Example
One careless remark can vitiate the entire argument.
一句不小心的话可能会破坏整个论点。
B2 noun /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/

shipping

运输
Meaning
the process of transporting goods
Example
The shipping of the products was delayed due to weather conditions.
由于天气原因，产品的运输被延迟了。
B2 noun /ˈsəʊ.ʃəl.ɪ.zəm/

socialism

社会主义
Meaning
An economic system where the means of production are owned by the state or community.
Example
In socialism, resources are distributed equally among citizens.
在社会主义中，资源在公民之间平等分配。
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。
B1 verb /swɪtʃ/

switch

切换
Meaning
to change from one thing to another; to exchange or replace
Example
I switched from coffee to tea.
我从咖啡转到茶。
C1 noun /ʃæˈtoʊ/

chateau

法国庄园
Meaning
a large French country house or castle
Example
They stayed in a beautiful chateau in France.
他们住在法国的一座美丽的城堡里。
C1 verb /ˈræn.də.maɪz/

randomize

随机化
Meaning
To make something happen in a random order or manner.
Example
The software can randomize the order of questions.
软件可以随机排列问题的顺序。
B2 noun /dɪsˈɡʌst/

Disgust

厌恶
Meaning
a feeling of revulsion or strong disapproval aroused by something unpleasant
Example
She expressed her disgust at the politician's corrupt behavior openly.
她公开表达了对政治家腐败行为的厌恶。
B2 noun /ɪnˈtɛnsəti/

intensity

强度
Meaning
The quality of being extreme, strong, or forceful in degree.
Example
The intensity of the storm frightened the villagers.
风暴的强度吓坏了村民。
B1 verb /ʃaʊt/

shout

喊叫
Meaning
to say something very loudly
Example
He shouted at the top of his lungs to get their attention.
他尽可能大声地喊叫，以引起他们的注意。
B1 adverb /ˈlɑːrdʒli/

largely

主要
Meaning
to a great extent; mostly or mainly
Example
The success of the project was largely due to teamwork.
这个项目的成功主要归功于团队合作。
C2 noun /ˈkɔːrmərənt/

cormorant

一种大黑色海鸟，通过潜水捕捉鱼类
Meaning
a large black sea bird that catches fish by diving
Example
The cormorant perched on the rock, drying its wings after a dive.
鸬鹚停在岩石上，潜水后晾干翅膀。
C1 verb /ˈɪə.mɑːrk/

earmark

指定
Meaning
To designate funds, resources, or time for a particular purpose.
Example
The government has earmarked funds for education.
政府已为教育指定资金。
C2 noun /ˈreɪləri/

raillery

友好的玩笑
Meaning
good-humored teasing or joking
Example
Their friendship was full of light-hearted raillery.
他们的友谊充满了轻松的玩笑。
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。
C1 noun /ˈbenɪˌfæktər/

Benefactor

捐赠人; 慈善家; 赞助人
Meaning
a person who gives money or other help to support a person or cause; a patron
Example
The anonymous benefactor donated millions to the hospital.
匿名捐助者向医院捐赠了数百万。
C2 verb /ɪˈmɛnd/

emend

修改
Meaning
to correct or revise a text, especially for errors
Example
The editor emended the manuscript before publication.
编辑在出版前修改了手稿。
C2 noun /ˈdrɪvəl/

drivel

胡言乱语
Meaning
silly or nonsensical talk
Example
The politician’s speech was full of meaningless drivel.
政治家的演讲充满了无意义的胡言乱语。
B2 noun/verb /ˈɡlɪtər/

glitter

闪烁
Meaning
To shine with bright, shimmering light; or decorative sparkles.
Example
Her dress glittered under the stage lights.
她的裙子在舞台灯光下闪烁。
B1 noun /foʊk/

folk

人们
Meaning
people in general, often referring to a group or community
Example
Country folk often live a simple life.
乡村人通常过着简单的生活。
C1 adjective /stjuːˈpɛndəs/

stupendous

惊人的
Meaning
extremely impressive; amazing in size, degree, or excellence
Example
The magician’s performance was simply stupendous.
魔术师的表演简直是惊人的。
B2 noun /ˈtʃæpəl/

chapel

小教堂
Meaning
A small church or a room used for Christian worship, often within a larger building.
Example
The couple got married in a small countryside chapel.
这对夫妇在一个小教堂里结婚。
A1 noun neɪmz

Names

名字
Meaning
A word or set of words by which a person or thing is known.
Example
Names of family members are written on the family tree.
家庭成员的名字写在家谱上。
C1 noun/verb /rɪˈpriːv/

reprieve

Meaning
A temporary relief or delay from something unpleasant; to postpone or cancel punishment.
Example
The prisoner was granted a last-minute reprieve from execution.
B2 noun /ˈnæreɪtər/

narrator

叙述者
Meaning
A person who tells the story in a book, play, or film.
Example
The narrator guided the audience through the complex plot.
叙述者引导观众穿越复杂的情节。
A1 noun /naɪn/

nine

九
Meaning
the number that is one more than eight
Example
She has nine books in her collection.
她的收藏里有九本书。
A1 noun /tɜːrn/

Turn

转动; 转弯; 机会;
Meaning
an act of moving something in a circular direction; a change of direction; an opportunity to do something
Example
It's your turn to speak at the meeting.
轮到你在会议上发言了。
C2 noun /ˈsætræp/

satrap

总督
Meaning
a governor of a province in ancient Persia; also used figuratively for a subordinate ruler
Example
The king appointed a satrap to oversee the distant province.
国王任命了一个总督来管理遥远的省份。
B2 noun /ˈkrɪtɪk/

critic

评论家
Meaning
A person who judges the merits of something, especially art or literature
Example
The film critic praised the director's latest movie.
电影评论家赞扬了导演的最新电影。
B2 noun /ɡreɪn/

Grain

谷物
Meaning
wheat or any other cultivated cereal crop used as food; a single seed of a cereal
Example
The farmer stored large quantities of grain in the barn after the harvest.
农民在收获后将大量谷物存放在谷仓里。
C1 verb /ɪmˈbɛd/

imbed

嵌入
Meaning
To fix firmly or deeply in a surrounding mass.
Example
The journalist imbedded himself with the troops to report firsthand.
记者将自己嵌入部队中以第一时间进行报道。
B1 noun /ˈkæt.ər.pɪl.ər/

Caterpillar

毛毛虫
Meaning
the larva of a butterfly or moth that feeds on plants
Example
The caterpillar ate all the leaves on the plant.
毛毛虫吃掉了植物上的所有叶子。
C2 noun ˌmʌltɪˈfæsɪtɪd ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən ˈfreɪmwɜːrks

multifaceted information frameworks

多面信息框架
Meaning
Complex, comprehensive structures for organizing and managing information that have multiple aspects or dimensions.
Example
Digital literacy involves building multifaceted information frameworks.
数字素养包括构建多面信息框架。
C1 noun, verb /əˈsɛnt/

assent

同意
Meaning
To agree to something, especially after careful consideration; an expression of approval.
Example
She nodded her head in silent assent.
她默默地点了点头。
B2 adjective /ɪˈmens/

Immense

巨大的; 庞大的; 无限大的
Meaning
extremely large or great; huge
Example
The immense mountain range stretched across the horizon.
那座巨大的山脉横跨了地平线。
C1 adjective ˈsɒvrɪn

sovereign

主权的, 最高的
Meaning
Possessing supreme or ultimate power; independent.
Example
The sovereign government has control over its currency.
主权政府控制着自己的货币。
B1 noun /ˈlɪk.wɪd/

Liquid

液体
Meaning
a substance that flows freely but is of constant volume, having a consistency like that of water or oil
Example
Water is a liquid at room temperature.
水在常温下是液体。
C1 noun /ˈɪtʃ.i.nəs/

itchiness

痒
Meaning
The quality or condition of feeling an irritating sensation on the skin that causes a desire to scratch.
Example
Eye itchiness often leads to rubbing.
眼睛的痒感常常导致揉搓。
B2 noun /æs/

Ass

驴
Meaning
a donkey; a small domesticated animal of the horse family
Example
The farmer used an ass to carry heavy loads.
农夫用驴子搬运沉重的货物。
B1 adjective /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/

Ancient

古老
Meaning
belonging to the very distant past; very old; historical
Example
We visited the ancient ruins of the Roman empire.
我们参观了罗马帝国的古老遗址。
A1 verb /luːz/

lose

丢失
Meaning
to be unable to find something; to fail to win; to misplace
Example
I hope I don't lose my keys again.
希望我不会再次丢失我的钥匙。
B1 noun /ˈtreɪlər/

trailer

预告片 / 拖车
Meaning
a preview of a movie or a vehicle used for transporting goods
Example
The movie trailer was released last week.
电影预告片上周发布了。
C2 noun /ɪˈklɛktɪˌsɪzəm/

eclecticism

折衷主义
Meaning
A method or practice of deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources.
Example
The architect’s work shows eclecticism by blending modern and traditional elements.
建筑师的作品展示了折衷主义，融合了现代和传统元素。
C1 adjective /ɪˈrɛfjʊtəbəl/

Irrefutable

不可反驳的
Meaning
impossible to deny or disprove; undeniable
Example
The evidence against him was irrefutable.
对他的证据是不可反驳的。
A1 verb /neɪm/

name

命名
Meaning
to give a title or designation to someone or something
Example
They decided to name their baby Sarah.
他们决定把他们的宝宝命名为莎拉。
C1 adverb /iːsˈθetɪkli/

aesthetically

从审美角度
Meaning
in a way that is concerned with beauty or visual appeal
Example
The building is aesthetically pleasing despite its simple design.
尽管设计简单，这座建筑在审美上很吸引人。
C1 noun /ˈpærəbl/

parable

寓言
Meaning
A simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson.
Example
Jesus often taught using a parable to convey deeper truths.
耶稣常常用寓言教导深刻的真理。
B2 noun /ˈrɪdəl/

Riddle

谜语
Meaning
a question or statement intentionally phrased so as to require ingenuity in ascertaining its answer or meaning; a puzzle
Example
The ancient riddle stumped all the scholars for years.
古老的谜语让所有学者困扰了多年。
C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈriːtʃ/

overreach

过度伸展
Meaning
to go beyond what is proper, acceptable, or achievable; to overextend
Example
The politician overreached by making promises he couldn't keep.
那位政治家在做出无法兑现的承诺时，过度伸展了自己。
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈskraɪbəbəl/

Indescribable

无法形容
Meaning
impossible to describe or express in words; beyond description
Example
The beauty of the sunset was indescribable.
夕阳的美丽是无法形容的。
C1 adjective /priˈɛmptɪv/

preemptive

预防性
Meaning
Serving or intended to prevent something by taking action first.
Example
The government took preemptive measures to control inflation.
政府采取了预防措施来控制通货膨胀。
C1 noun /pɒˈstɛrɪti/

posterity

后代
Meaning
All future generations of people.
Example
The monument was built for the benefit of posterity.
这座纪念碑是为后代的利益而建造的。
C1 adjective /skænt/

Scant

稀少的
Meaning
barely sufficient; inadequate; small in amount
Example
There was scant evidence to support his claim.
支持他主张的证据非常少。
B1 noun /ˌkænsəˈleɪʃən/

cancellation

取消
Meaning
the act of stopping something that was planned or scheduled; the act of nullifying or invalidating something
Example
The airline announced the cancellation of several flights due to bad weather.
由于恶劣天气，航空公司宣布了航班取消。
C2 verb /ˈkælsɪfaɪ/

calcify

通过钙盐沉积变硬
Meaning
To harden by deposition of calcium salts; to become rigid or inflexible.
Example
Over time, the tissue began to calcify and lose flexibility.
随着时间的推移，组织开始钙化并失去柔韧性。
C2 noun /ˈoʊdiəm/

odium

憎恶
Meaning
general or widespread hatred or disgust directed toward someone as a result of their actions
Example
The scandal brought public odium on the corrupt minister.
丑闻让腐败的部长蒙受了公众的憎恶。
B1 noun /miːnz/

Means

手段; 资源; 方法;
Meaning
An action or system by which a result is achieved; financial resources
Example
They don't have the means to afford such an expensive vacation.
他们没有足够的手段支付如此昂贵的度假费用。
B2 adjective /ˈmæskjəlɪn/

masculine

男性
Meaning
having qualities traditionally associated with men
Example
He has a deep, masculine voice.
他有着深沉的男性嗓音。
C1 noun /ˈmaɪzər/

miser

吝啬鬼
Meaning
A person who hoards wealth and spends as little money as possible.
Example
The old miser refused to donate even a penny to charity.
那个老吝啬鬼甚至不愿意捐赠一分钱给慈善。
C2 noun /ˈlaɪtoʊtiːz/

litotes

委婉语
Meaning
a figure of speech in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of its contrary
Example
Saying 'not bad' as a compliment is an example of litotes.
说‘不坏’作为赞美是委婉语的一个例子。
C2 noun /ænˈtɪlədʒi/

antilogy

矛盾论
Meaning
A contradiction in terms or ideas; inconsistency in speech or writing.
Example
The politician's statement was criticized for its antilogy.
这位政治家的声明因其矛盾论而受到批评。
C1 noun /məˈrɑːl/

Morale

士气; 精神
Meaning
the confidence, enthusiasm, and discipline of a person or group
Example
The team's morale improved after the victory.
团队的士气在胜利后得到了提高。
C1 noun /ˈɒfʃuːt/

offshoot

分支
Meaning
A branch or result that develops from something larger or more important.
Example
The startup was an offshoot of a major tech company.
这家初创公司是一个大型科技公司分支。
B2 noun /ˈtæk.tɪk/

Tactic

策略; 战术
Meaning
a plan or method for achieving something; a strategy used to accomplish a goal
Example
The coach used a new tactic to win the game.
教练使用了一种新的战术来赢得比赛。
A2 noun /ˈbætəri/

battery

电池
Meaning
A device that stores and provides electrical energy; also refers to a group of similar things or repeated blows.
Example
The phone battery ran out after a long day.
手机电池在长时间使用后耗尽了。
B2 noun /məˈkænɪks/

mechanics

力学
Meaning
the branch of physics concerned with the motion of objects and the forces acting on them; also refers to the practical details of how something works
Example
He studied the mechanics of the machine before fixing it.
在修理机器之前，他研究了这台机器的力学。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈiːkwəl/

Unequal

不平等; 不公正;
Meaning
not the same in quantity, size, or value; not fair or just
Example
The distribution of wealth is unequal in many countries.
财富的分配在许多国家是不平等的。
C1 noun /ˌɪntəkəˈnɛktɪvɪti/

interconnectivity

互联互通
Meaning
The state of being interconnected or the degree of connectivity between components
Example
The rise of interconnectivity has transformed global communication.
互联互通的兴起已经改变了全球通信。
C1 adjective /ˈærəbəl/

arable

可耕种的
Meaning
suitable for growing crops or farming
Example
The farmer purchased arable land to expand his crops.
农民购买了可耕种的土地，以扩大他的作物。
B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪ.ki/

Shaky

不稳定的; 发抖的; 不可靠的; 弱的
Meaning
unstable; trembling; unreliable; weak
Example
His voice was shaky with nervousness.
他的声音因紧张而颤抖。
B2 noun /səbˈmɪʃən/

submission

提交, 顺从
Meaning
the act of yielding to authority or presenting something for consideration
Example
Her submission of the report was appreciated by the manager.
她提交的报告受到了经理的赞赏。
B1 noun /təˈbækoʊ/

tobacco

烟草
Meaning
a plant grown for its leaves, which are used in making cigarettes and cigars
Example
He stopped smoking tobacco after his health scare.
在健康问题之后，他停止吸烟草。
C2 verb /həˈræŋ/

harangue

进行冗长而愤怒的演讲
Meaning
to deliver a long, passionate, and often angry speech
Example
The politician harangued the crowd for over an hour.
政治家对人群进行了超过一小时的演讲。
C2 noun /ˈdʒuː.dɪˌkeɪ.tʃər/

judicature

司法系统
Meaning
the administration of justice or the system of courts
Example
The judicature ensures that laws are fairly applied.
司法系统确保法律得到公正执行。
B2 noun /frɒk/

Frock

连衣裙
Meaning
a dress, especially a simple or casual one for women or children
Example
The little girl wore a pink frock to her birthday party.
小女孩穿着粉红色的连衣裙参加她的生日派对。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɒŋɡruənt/

incongruent

不一致的
Meaning
Not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects.
Example
His casual outfit looked incongruent at the formal dinner.
他穿的休闲装在正式晚宴上显得不一致。
C1 verb /skwiːl/

squeal

尖叫
Meaning
to make a high-pitched cry; to inform on someone
Example
The children squealed with delight when they saw the surprise.
孩子们看到惊喜时高兴地尖叫。
C2 noun /rɪˈsɪʒən/

rescission

取消
Meaning
the cancellation or annulment of a law, contract, or agreement
Example
The rescission of the contract left both parties disappointed.
合同的取消让双方都感到失望。
C2 noun /ˈɛmbəˌlɪzəm/

embolism

栓塞
Meaning
the sudden blockage of a blood vessel by a clot or other foreign matter
Example
The patient suffered a fatal pulmonary embolism.
患者遭受了致命的肺栓塞。
C1 noun /əˈsɛnʃən/

ascension

上升
Meaning
The act of rising or going up, often to an important position or a higher place.
Example
His rapid ascension in the company surprised everyone.
他在公司的迅速上升让每个人都感到惊讶。
C1 adjective /ˌsekənd ˈreɪt/

second-rate

二流
Meaning
Of mediocre or inferior quality.
Example
The movie was entertaining but clearly second-rate compared to the original.
这部电影很有趣，但与原版相比明显是二流的。
C1 verb /rɪˈtrækt/

retract

Meaning
to withdraw a statement, promise, or part of the body; to pull back
Example
The company retracted its earlier statement after realizing the error.
C1 adjective ɪmˈpɪr.ɪ.kəl

empirical

经验的或基于经验的
Meaning
Based on, concerned with, or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic.
Example
Scientific research relies on empirical evidence.
科学研究依赖于经验性证据。
C2 noun /ˈfrækɑː/

fracas

纷争
Meaning
A noisy disturbance or quarrel.
Example
The fracas outside the bar drew the attention of the police.
酒吧外的纷争引起了警察的注意。
A2 noun /reɪs/

race

比赛
Meaning
a competition of speed, or a group of people with similar characteristics
Example
The race was very exciting, with many competitors.
比赛非常激动人心，有许多参赛者。
C2 noun /fləˈtɪlə/

flotilla

小型舰队
Meaning
A small fleet of ships or boats operating together.
Example
A flotilla of fishing boats left the harbor at dawn.
一支渔船的舰队在黎明时分离开港口。
C2 verb /kædʒ/

cadge

乞讨
Meaning
To beg or obtain something, especially food or money, without paying for it.
Example
He tried to cadge a free meal from the restaurant.
他试图从餐厅要一顿免费的饭。
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。
B2 noun /sfɪər/

sphere

球体
Meaning
a round, three-dimensional shape that is perfectly symmetrical around its center; an area of activity or knowledge
Example
The Earth is almost a perfect sphere.
地球几乎是一个完美的球体。
B2 noun /əˈmɛnəti/

amenity

便利设施
Meaning
a useful or pleasant facility or feature of a place
Example
The apartment has every amenity needed for comfortable living.
公寓里有所有必要的便利设施，供舒适生活使用。
C1 adjective, verb /ɪɡˈzɛmpt/

exempt

免除
Meaning
Free from an obligation or liability imposed on others.
Example
Students with high grades are exempt from the final exam.
成绩优异的学生可以免除期末考试。
C2 noun /ˈnɪn.i/

Ninny

傻瓜
Meaning
a silly or foolish person; someone who lacks common sense
Example
Don't be such a ninny, use your brain!
不要做傻瓜，动动脑子！
C1 noun /ˈmenəs/

Menace

威胁
Meaning
A person or thing that is likely to cause harm; a threat
Example
The reckless driver was a menace to everyone on the road.
那个鲁莽的司机对路上的每个人构成了威胁。
B2 verb /rɪˈkɜːr/

recur

Meaning
to happen again, especially repeatedly or at regular intervals
Example
The headache tends to recur every few weeks.
B2 noun /wæks ˈkændəl/

Wax-candle

蜡烛
Meaning
a cylinder of wax with a wick through it that burns to give light
Example
We lit a wax candle during the power outage.
在停电期间我们点燃了一支蜡烛
B1 preposition /θruːˈaʊt/

throughout

贯穿
Meaning
in every part of a place or during the whole time of an event
Example
She worked throughout the night.
她整夜工作。
C2 noun /næt/

Gnat

蚊子
Meaning
a small flying insect that bites people and animals
Example
The gnat buzzed around my head while I was reading.
当我在读书时，蚊子在我的头顶嗡嗡作响。
C2 adjective /ˈtɜːrdʒɪd/

turgid

肿胀的, 浮夸的
Meaning
Swollen or distended; (of language) pompous and overcomplicated.
Example
The professor’s lecture was so turgid that many students lost interest.
教授的讲座太浮夸了，许多学生失去了兴趣。
C1 noun /ˈɛf.ɪ.kə.si/

efficacy

效能
Meaning
The ability to produce a desired or intended result; effectiveness.
Example
The efficacy of the vaccine has been proven in trials.
疫苗的效能在试验中得到了证明。
C1 adjective /ˈnɒm.ɪ.nəl/

Nominal

名义上的; 非常小
Meaning
very small in size or amount; existing in name only
Example
He paid only a nominal fee for the membership since he was a student.
他只支付了名义上的会员费，因为他是学生。
A2 noun /ˈoʊ.nər/

Owner

所有者
Meaning
a person who owns something; someone who has legal possession of property
Example
The owner of the restaurant greeted us warmly.
餐厅的所有者热情地迎接了我们。
C2 adjective /pjuːˈtrɛsənt/

putrescent

腐烂的
Meaning
undergoing the process of decay; rotting
Example
The putrescent odor made everyone leave the room.
腐烂的气味让所有人都离开了房间。
B1 verb /splɪt/

split

分割
Meaning
to divide or separate into parts or groups
Example
He split the log in two with an axe.
他用斧子把木头劈成两半。
C2 noun /ˈmɪlk pɒt/

Milk-pot

牛奶壶
Meaning
a container specifically used for storing or serving milk
Example
She poured fresh milk from the milk-pot into her glass.
她将新鲜的牛奶从牛奶壶里倒入玻璃杯中。
B1 noun /ˌsaʊθˈiːst/

southeast

东南
Meaning
the direction that is between south and east; a region in that direction
Example
The city is located in the southeast of the country.
这座城市位于该国的东南部。
B1 verb /kwoʊt/

quote

引用
Meaning
to repeat someone else's words; to give a price or estimate
Example
The teacher asked students to quote the famous author in their essays.
老师要求学生在他们的论文中引用著名作者。
B1 verb /stæmp/

stamp

Meaning
To bring down (one's foot) heavily on the ground; to imprint a mark or seal.
Example
She stamped her foot in frustration.
B1 noun /rɪˈtaɪə.mənt/

Retirement

退休
Meaning
the action or fact of leaving one's job and ceasing to work; the period of life after leaving work
Example
He is planning his retirement after 40 years of service.
他在工作40年后计划退休。
B1 adjective /ˈtɛmpərɛri/

temporary

临时
Meaning
Lasting for only a limited period of time; not permanent.
Example
She found a temporary job during the summer break.
她在暑假期间找到了临时工作。
C1 noun /ˈɪm.pæs/

impasse

僵局
Meaning
A situation where no progress is possible.
Example
The negotiations reached an impasse, delaying the agreement.
谈判陷入僵局，导致协议被推迟。
C2 verb /ɪkˈspɒstjʊleɪt/

expostulate

表示不同意见
Meaning
to express strong disapproval or disagreement
Example
She expostulated with her friend about the risky decision.
她对她朋友关于冒险决定的看法表达了不同意见。
C1 noun /ˈvɪdʒ.ɪ.ləns/

vigilance

警觉
Meaning
The action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.
Example
Constant vigilance is required in cybersecurity.
在网络安全中，持续的警觉是必需的。