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B2 verb /ˈkʌltɪveɪt/

cultivate

耕种
Meaning
to grow crops or plants; to develop or improve something
Example
Farmers cultivate rice in the paddy fields.
农民在稻田里种植水稻。
C2 verb /ˈprɛsɪdʒ/

presage

预兆
Meaning
to be a sign or warning that something will happen; to foreshadow
Example
Dark clouds presage a storm.
暗云预示着一场风暴。
B2 noun ɔːɡˈmɛn.tɪd riˈæl.ɪ.ti

augmented reality

增强现实，虚拟与现实世界的结合
Meaning
Technology that overlays digital information on the real world environment.
Example
Gaming has been transformed by augmented reality.
增强现实改变了游戏。
C2 noun /ˌkɒməˈsɛəriət/

commissariat

供应部门
Meaning
A department responsible for supplying food and equipment, especially in the military.
Example
The army commissariat ensured that the soldiers had enough supplies.
军队供应部门确保士兵们有足够的物资。
B2 noun /kəˈroʊnə/

corona

一种类似于冠状的结构；也指太阳的外层大气
Meaning
a crown or crown-like structure; also refers to the outer atmosphere of the sun
Example
The sun's corona was visible during the total solar eclipse.
太阳的日冕在一次全日蚀时可见。
A2 preposition /sɪns/

since

自
Meaning
from a particular time in the past until now
Example
I have known her since childhood.
我从小就认识她。
C1 noun /ˈʌndərdɒɡ/

underdog

逆袭者
Meaning
a competitor thought to have little chance of winning; a weaker party in a contest
Example
The underdog team surprised everyone by winning the championship.
逆袭者队伍通过赢得锦标赛让所有人都惊讶。
C1 verb /kənˈtɛkstʃuəlaɪz/

contextualize

使……有背景
Meaning
to place something in a context or interpret it in relation to its surroundings
Example
The teacher contextualized the historical event to make it more relevant for students.
老师将历史事件置于背景中，以使其对学生更加相关。
C1 adjective /ɔːˈdeɪ.ʃəs/

Audacious

大胆
Meaning
showing willingness to take bold risks; daring
Example
His audacious plan to climb the mountain without proper equipment shocked everyone.
他毫不犹豫地提出了一个大胆的计划，要在没有适当设备的情况下攀登这座山，令所有人震惊。
C2 noun /ˌɪmbəˈsɪləti/

imbecility

愚蠢
Meaning
Extreme foolishness, stupidity, or weakness of mind.
Example
The plan was abandoned due to its sheer imbecility.
由于其极端的愚蠢，计划被放弃。
B2 adjective /ˈtrɪviəl/

trivial

琐碎
Meaning
Of little value or importance.
Example
He often gets upset over the most trivial matters.
他经常为最琐碎的事情而烦恼。
A2 noun /ˈpeɪmənt/

payment

支付
Meaning
the action or process of paying money for something
Example
The payment for the order was received yesterday.
订单的支付已于昨天收到。
C2 adjective /ˈpɛkənt/

peccant

有罪的
Meaning
Guilty of a moral offense or wrongdoing; sinful.
Example
The judge declared the peccant official unfit for office.
法官宣布有罪的官员不适合担任职务。
A2 noun /niːs/

niece

侄女; 外甥女
Meaning
the daughter of one's brother or sister
Example
My niece is studying at the university this year.
我的侄女今年在大学学习。
C2 adjective /kənˈdʒɛktʃərəl/

conjectural

推测的
Meaning
based on guesswork or incomplete evidence rather than certain knowledge
Example
His explanation was purely conjectural and lacked proof.
他的解释完全是推测性的，缺乏证据。
C2 noun /ˈænɪ siːd/

Ani seed

八角
Meaning
Small aromatic seeds used as a spice and for medicinal purposes, with a sweet licorice-like flavor
Example
Anise seeds are often used in traditional desserts and teas.
八角种子常用于传统的甜点和茶中。
B1 noun /roʊp/

rope

绳子
Meaning
a strong, thick cord made of twisted fibers or strands
Example
The climbers used a rope to scale the mountain.
登山者用绳子攀登山峰。
C2 noun /ˈɑːrkeɪˌɪzəm/

archaism

古词
Meaning
a word, expression, or style of language that is no longer in everyday use
Example
The poem is full of archaisms that give it an old-fashioned flavor.
这首诗充满了古词，使其带有一种过时的味道。
B1 noun /ˈvaɪ.ə.ləns/

Violence

暴力; 残忍; 极端强度
Meaning
behavior involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill; extreme force or intensity
Example
The government condemned all forms of violence against civilians.
政府谴责了一切形式的暴力行为，尤其是针对平民。
C2 noun /ˈæpəˌsteɪt/

apostate

叛教者
Meaning
A person who renounces a religious or political belief or principle.
Example
He was labeled an apostate after abandoning the faith of his community.
他在放弃自己社群的信仰后，被贴上了叛教者的标签。
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。
C2 noun /ɪnˈtɜːrstɪs/

interstice

缝隙
Meaning
a small space that lies between things
Example
Light filtered through the narrow interstices of the wall.
光线透过墙壁的狭窄缝隙照射进来。
C1 verb ɪmˈbjuː

Imbue

将某个想法或感觉深深融入某人的心灵
Meaning
Mixing some idea or feeling deeply into someone's mind
Example
The teacher tried to imbue students with a love for learning.
老师试图将对学习的热爱注入学生心中。
B2 noun /ˈmʌtn/

Mutton

羊肉
Meaning
meat from an adult sheep; lamb meat
Example
The restaurant serves delicious mutton curry with rice.
餐厅提供美味的羊肉咖喱配米饭。
B1 noun /ˈpæsɪdʒ/

passage

狭窄的通道; 片段/引用; 从一个状态或地方到另一个的过程
Meaning
a narrow way through or between; a section of text or music; the process of moving from one state or place to another
Example
The narrow passage led from the courtyard to the library.
狭窄的通道从庭院通向图书馆。
B2 noun/verb /pəʊl/

poll

民意调查
Meaning
a survey of public opinion or voting in an election
Example
The poll revealed that most people favored the new policy.
民意调查显示大多数人支持新政策。
B2 verb /əˈkʌmplɪʃ/

accomplish

完成
Meaning
to achieve or complete successfully
Example
She managed to accomplish all her goals for the year.
她成功地完成了今年的所有目标。
B2 adjective /ˌɪd.iˈɒt.ɪk/

Idiotic

愚蠢
Meaning
extremely stupid; foolish; senseless
Example
His idiotic behavior embarrassed everyone at the meeting.
他的愚蠢行为让会议上的所有人感到尴尬。
B2 adjective, adverb /ˈneɪʃənˌwaɪd/

nationwide

全国范围
Meaning
existing or happening throughout an entire nation
Example
The campaign received nationwide support.
这项运动得到了全国范围的支持。
C1 adjective /ˈpɪt.i.əs/

Piteous

可怜的; 引起同情的
Meaning
deserving pity; arousing compassion
Example
The piteous cries of the injured animal moved everyone to tears.
受伤动物的悲惨叫声让每个人都泪流满面。
C1 exclamation /juˈriːkə/

eureka

尤里卡!
Meaning
An exclamation used to express a sudden discovery or realization.
Example
When the solution finally came to him, he shouted, 'Eureka!'
当解决方案最终浮现在他脑海中时，他喊道：'尤里卡!'
C1 adjective /ɪˈrɛpərəbəl/

Irreparable

不可修复的
Meaning
impossible to repair or fix; permanent damage that cannot be undone
Example
The accident caused irreparable damage to his spine.
事故导致了他脊柱的不可修复损伤。
C1 noun /ˈdaʊn.pɔːr/

Downpour

大雨; 突如其来的暴雨
Meaning
a heavy fall of rain; a sudden heavy rainfall
Example
The sudden downpour caught everyone off guard and soaked the outdoor event.
突如其来的暴雨让所有人措手不及，淋湿了户外的活动。
C1 noun /vɪnˈjɛt/

vignette

小品
Meaning
A short, descriptive piece of writing or a brief scene.
Example
The author included a poignant vignette in the introduction of the book.
作者在书的序言中加入了一篇感人的小品。
A2 adjective ˈmed.ɪ.kəl

medical

医学的
Meaning
Relating to the practice of medicine or the treatment of illness and injuries.
Example
Medical education has improved significantly.
医学教育显著改善。
B2 noun /ˈpɪt.ʃər/

Pitcher

水壶, 大壶
Meaning
a large container with a handle and spout used for storing and pouring liquids
Example
The water pitcher on the table was filled with ice-cold lemonade.
桌子上的水壶里装满了冰冷的柠檬水。
A1 noun/adjective/preposition /pɑːst/

past

过去
Meaning
the time before the present; gone by in time
Example
He often thinks about his past mistakes.
他经常想起自己的过去错误。
C2 verb /ˈɡʌzəl/

guzzle

贪婪地喝
Meaning
to drink greedily or excessively
Example
He guzzled three cans of soda in a few minutes.
他在几分钟内喝掉了三罐苏打水。
B2 adjective /ˈstaɪ.lɪʃ/

Stylish

时尚和有吸引力；在外观上有优雅或品味
Meaning
fashionable and attractive; having elegance or taste in appearance
Example
She wore a stylish dress to the party.
她穿着一件时尚的裙子参加派对。
C2 adjective kaɪˈmɛr.ɪ.kəl

chimerical

幻想的，不现实的
Meaning
Illusory or impossible to achieve; existing only in imagination.
Example
His chimerical ideas often baffled realists.
他的幻想的想法常常让现实主义者困惑。
B1 noun /ˈwɜːrkaʊt/

workout

锻炼
Meaning
a session of physical exercise or training to improve fitness or health
Example
She does a full-body workout every morning before work.
她每天早上在上班前做全身锻炼。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈɑːrmd/

unarmed

手无寸铁
Meaning
Not equipped with or carrying weapons
Example
The police found the suspect unarmed during the search.
警察在搜查过程中发现嫌疑人没有武器。
C2 adjective /kɒnˈsæŋɡwɪn/

consanguine

同血缘的
Meaning
Of the same blood or origin; related by birth.
Example
The two families were consanguine through their grandparents.
这两个家庭通过他们的祖父母是同血缘的。
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。
B2 adverb /ˈænjuəli/

annually

每年一次
Meaning
once every year; yearly
Example
The company holds a general meeting annually.
公司每年举行一次全体会议。
C2 noun /ˈbaɪəˌɡræf/

biograph

传记
Meaning
A written account of a person's life; an early motion-picture projector (historical use).
Example
The library holds an old biograph of the poet.
图书馆里有一位诗人的旧传记。
C1 adjective /məˈnæstɪk/

monastic

修道的
Meaning
Relating to monks, monasteries, or a life of religious seclusion.
Example
He chose to live a monastic life away from the city.
他选择过一种修道的生活，远离城市。
B1 verb /wɔːrn/

warn

警告
Meaning
to alert about danger; to give notice of risk
Example
The weather service warns of heavy rain tonight.
气象服务警告今晚有暴雨。
C2 verb /ˈhɑːrpɪŋ/

harping

不断抱怨
Meaning
continuously talking or complaining about something in a tiresome way
Example
She kept harping on about the mistakes I made.
她不断抱怨我做的错事。
C2 noun /ˈɒlɪv brɑːntʃ/

olive-branch

橄榄枝
Meaning
A symbol of peace or reconciliation; an offer to end conflict.
Example
He extended an olive-branch to his rival after years of hostility.
他在多年敌对之后向他的对手伸出了橄榄枝。
C1 adjective /dɪsˈhɑːrtənd/

Disheartened

沮丧
Meaning
discouraged; feeling dejected; losing hope or confidence
Example
She felt disheartened after failing the exam twice.
她在两次未能通过考试后感到沮丧。
C1 verb /ˈsmoʊldər/

smolder

慢慢燃烧
Meaning
to burn slowly with smoke but no flame; to show suppressed anger or emotion
Example
The fire smoldered for hours before it went out.
火灾持续了几个小时才熄灭。
C1 adjective /dɪˈspɪkəbl/

despicable

卑劣
Meaning
Deserving hatred and contempt; vile or shameful.
Example
His despicable actions shocked the entire community.
他卑劣的行为震惊了整个社区。
A1 verb /teɪk/

take

拿，带
Meaning
to get possession of; to carry or bring with oneself
Example
Please take this book to the library.
请把这本书带到图书馆。
C1 noun /ˌsəʊ.ʃi.əʊˈek.ə.nɒm.ɪk ˈprɒɡ.res/

socioeconomic progress

社会经济进步
Meaning
Advancement in both social and economic conditions of a society or community.
Example
Socioeconomic progress uplifts marginalized communities.
社会经济进步提升了边缘化社区。
B2 adjective /ˌʌnrɪˈlaɪəbl/

Unreliable

不可靠的; 不能被信任或依赖
Meaning
not dependable; not able to be trusted or relied upon
Example
The old car is unreliable and breaks down frequently.
这辆老车不可靠，常常坏掉。
C1 noun /ˈpɪt.fɔːl/

pitfall

陷阱，困难
Meaning
a hidden or unexpected danger or difficulty
Example
Investors must be aware of the pitfalls of the market.
投资者必须意识到市场中的陷阱。
A1 noun /hɔːrs/

Horse

马
Meaning
a large domesticated mammal used for riding and pulling loads
Example
The horse galloped across the field with great speed.
马在田野里快速奔跑。
C2 prefix /dɪs-/

dys-

前缀，表示异常、不良、困难或缺陷
Meaning
A prefix meaning abnormal, bad, difficult, or impaired.
Example
Words like 'dysfunction' and 'dyslexia' use the prefix dys- to indicate difficulty or impairment.
像“功能障碍”和“阅读困难”这样的词使用前缀dis-来表示困难或缺陷。
B2 noun sliːp ˌdɛprɪˈveɪʃən

sleep deprivation

睡眠不足
Meaning
The condition of not having enough sleep; lack of adequate sleep.
Example
Sleep deprivation can severely impact mental health.
睡眠不足可能严重影响心理健康。
C1 adjective /ˈwɪm.zɪ.kəl/

Whimsical

异想天开; 古怪
Meaning
playfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way
Example
The artist created whimsical sculptures that delighted children.
艺术家创作了富有奇思妙想的雕塑，令孩子们开心。
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 noun ɪnˈdev.ər

endeavor

努力
Meaning
An attempt to achieve a goal; a serious determined effort.
Example
The endeavor to innovate space tourism is ambitious.
创新太空旅游的努力是雄心勃勃的。
B2 noun /ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃən/

representation

代表
Meaning
the action of speaking or acting on behalf of someone or something
Example
Her representation of the team was impeccable.
她对团队的代表非常出色。
C1 adjective /ˈreɪ.kɪʃ/

Rakish

俏皮
Meaning
having a dashing, jaunty, or slightly disreputable quality or appearance
Example
He wore his hat at a rakish angle that gave him a charming appearance.
他戴着一顶俏皮的帽子，给人一种迷人的感觉。
B1 noun /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ.mənt/

engagement

参与, 订婚
Meaning
The action of engaging or being engaged; participation or involvement.
Example
Social media engagement helps brands connect with their audience.
社交媒体参与帮助品牌与其受众建立联系。
C2 noun dʒɛsˌtɪk.jʊˈleɪ.ʃənz

gesticulations

手势
Meaning
Expressive hand or body movements while speaking to convey thoughts or emotions
Example
His energetic gesticulations made the speech more engaging.
他的充满活力的手势使演讲更加引人入胜。
B2 verb, noun /dɒn/

don

穿上 / 领袖
Meaning
to put on (an article of clothing); also used as a title for a respected person
Example
She donned her coat before leaving.
她在离开前穿上了外套。
C2 verb /kəˈriːn/

careen

失控地移动
Meaning
To move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way, especially in a specific direction.
Example
The car careened down the slippery road.
汽车在滑溜的道路上失控地冲了下去。
C1 verb /bɔːl/

bawl

大声哭泣
Meaning
to shout or cry loudly
Example
The baby bawled all night, keeping everyone awake.
宝宝整晚哭个不停，吵醒了所有人。
C1 verb /ˈpleɪdʒəraɪz/

plagiarize

剽窃
Meaning
to take someone else's work or ideas and present them as your own
Example
He was warned not to plagiarize his friend's essay.
他被警告不要剽窃朋友的文章。
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。
B2 noun /æŋˈzaɪ.ə.ti/

anxiety

焦虑或不安
Meaning
A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.
Example
Meditation helps reduce anxiety and stress.
冥想有助于减少焦虑和压力。
C2 verb /ˈpɜː.fə.reɪt/

perforate

穿孔
Meaning
to make a hole or holes through something
Example
The machine can perforate sheets of paper for easy tearing.
机器可以穿孔纸张以便于撕裂。
B2 adjective /əˈkaʊntəbl/

accountable

负责
Meaning
Required or expected to justify actions or decisions; responsible.
Example
Staying accountable helps reduce delays.
保持负责有助于减少延迟。
B2 noun ˈɛmpəθi

empathy

同理心
Meaning
The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.
Example
Empathy helps students connect with society.
同理心帮助学生与社会建立联系。
C1 verb /ˈpɪlfər/

pilfer

偷窃
Meaning
to steal things of small value or in small quantities
Example
The employee was caught pilfering office supplies.
员工在偷窃办公室用品时被抓住。
C1 verb /pərˈteɪn/

pertain

涉及
Meaning
to relate or have reference to something
Example
The rules pertain to all students in the school.
这些规则适用于学校的所有学生。
C2 noun /ˈfɜːrðərəns/

furtherance

促进
Meaning
The advancement or promotion of something.
Example
The new policy was introduced in furtherance of social justice.
新政策是为了促进社会公正而引入的。
C2 noun, verb /ˈkæŋkər/

canker

Meaning
A fungal disease of plants; an ulcerous sore in the mouth; to corrupt or destroy slowly
Example
The tree was infected with a canker that damaged its bark.
C2 noun /ˈbɒnəmi/

bonhomie

友善
Meaning
Cheerful friendliness and geniality.
Example
The meeting was filled with laughter and bonhomie.
会议充满了笑声和友善。
C2 adjective /dɪsˈkʌmfɪtɪŋ/

discomfiting

令人不安
Meaning
Causing unease, embarrassment, or discomfort.
Example
His discomfiting questions made everyone shift uncomfortably in their seats.
他那令人不安的问题让大家在座位上不舒服地动来动去。
B1 verb, adjective /spɛnt/

spent

花费的, 精疲力竭的
Meaning
Past tense and past participle of 'spend'; also used as an adjective meaning exhausted or used up.
Example
She spent all her energy preparing for the exam.
她为考试花费了所有的精力。
B2 noun /ˈsɪmfəni/

Symphony

交响曲
Meaning
an elaborate musical composition for full orchestra, typically in four movements
Example
The orchestra performed Beethoven's Fifth Symphony.
乐团演奏了贝多芬的第五交响曲。
C2 noun /ˌdɪsæprəˈbeɪʃən/

disapprobation

强烈反对
Meaning
strong disapproval, typically on moral grounds
Example
The policy was met with widespread disapprobation.
该政策遭遇了广泛的反对。
B2 noun /əˈbjuːs/

Abuse

虐待; 滥用;
Meaning
cruel and violent treatment; improper use of something
Example
The abuse of power led to his resignation.
滥用权力导致了他的辞职。
C2 verb /ˈɪndjʊˌreɪt/

indurate

使坚硬
Meaning
To harden or make something physically or emotionally tough.
Example
Years of hardship indurated his spirit.
多年的艰辛使他的精神变得坚韧。
B2 adverb /prɪˈzjuːməbli/

presumably

可以推测
Meaning
used to convey that something is assumed to be true though not known for certain
Example
Presumably, he forgot to send the email.
可以推测，他忘记了发送邮件。
B2 noun /ˌsɪmjuˈleɪʃən/

simulation

模拟
Meaning
the imitation of a situation or process
Example
The simulation helped the students understand the complex theory.
模拟帮助学生理解复杂的理论。
C2 adjective /ˈreə.rɪ.faɪd/

rarefied

Meaning
Of high moral, intellectual, or cultural value; distant from ordinary life.
Example
He works in the rarefied world of classical music.
C1 adverb /ˌðɛrəˈbaʊt/

thereabout

大约
Meaning
Approximately or around that place, amount, or time.
Example
The repairs will cost five hundred dollars or thereabout.
修理费用大约五百美元。
B2 noun /skwɒd/

squad

小队
Meaning
a small group of people organized for a specific purpose or task, often in the military or sports
Example
The football squad trained hard before the championship match.
足球队在冠军赛前进行了艰苦训练。
B2 adjective /kənˈtɛntɪd/

contented

满足的
Meaning
Feeling or expressing happiness and satisfaction.
Example
She was contented with her simple life.
她对她简单的生活感到满足。
C1 adjective əʊˈpeɪk

opaque

不透明, 难以理解
Meaning
Not able to be seen through; not transparent; difficult to understand.
Example
The glass was too opaque to see through.
玻璃太不透明，无法看透。
C1 noun ɪnˈdaʊmənt

endowment

捐赠, 赠款
Meaning
An income or form of property given or bequeathed to someone.
Example
The university received a large endowment for research.
大学收到了大量用于研究的捐赠。
A2 noun /bel/

Bell

钟
Meaning
a hollow metal device that makes a ringing sound when struck
Example
The church bell rang at noon.
教堂的钟声在中午响起。
B2 verb /kənˈtɛnd/

contend

竞争，主张
Meaning
to strive or compete for something; to assert earnestly
Example
Athletes from around the world contend for the championship.
来自世界各地的运动员为冠军而争斗。
C1 noun /ˈnɛkˌlaɪn/

neckline

领口
Meaning
the edge of a garment around the neck, especially as cut to form a particular shape
Example
The dress has a beautiful V-shaped neckline.
这件裙子有一个漂亮的V形领口。
C1 noun ˈdʒɛnɪsɪs

genesis

起源, 创世
Meaning
The origin or mode of formation of something.
Example
The genesis of the internet changed the world forever.
互联网的起源永远改变了世界。
C1 noun /dʌsk/

Dusk

黄昏; 傍晚
Meaning
the period of the day when daylight is fading; twilight
Example
They walked along the beach during dusk, watching the sunset.
他们在黄昏时分在海滩上走，观看日落。
B1 noun ˌrek.ə.menˈdeɪ.ʃənz

recommendations

建议
Meaning
Suggestions or proposals as to the best course of action.
Example
The commission submitted their recommendations.
委员会提交了他们的建议。
C2 noun /nɪmf/

Nymph

水仙
Meaning
a mythological spirit of nature; a beautiful young woman in classical mythology
Example
The water nymph appeared by the moonlit lake.
水仙出现在月光下的湖边。
C1 verb /fɔːrˈɡoʊ/

forego

放弃
Meaning
to decide not to do or have something pleasant or valuable
Example
She decided to forego dessert to maintain her diet.
她决定放弃甜点，以保持她的饮食。
C1 noun /ˌtes.tɪˈmoʊ.ni.əl/

Testimonial

推荐信
Meaning
a formal statement testifying to someone's character and qualifications
Example
The professor wrote a glowing testimonial for her former student.
教授为她的前学生写了一个出色的推荐信。
C1 noun /ɡluːm/

Gloom

黑暗; 悲伤; 忧郁
Meaning
partial or total darkness; a state of dejection or despondency
Example
The thick clouds cast a gloom over the valley, making everything appear dark and dreary.
厚重的云层将黑暗笼罩在山谷上，让一切看起来昏暗和忧郁。
C1 noun /ˈbænɪstər/

banister

扶手栏杆
Meaning
a railing supported by posts at the side of a staircase or balcony
Example
She held the banister tightly while going down the stairs.
她在下楼时紧紧抓住扶手栏杆。
A1 adverb /hɪr/

here

这里
Meaning
in, at, or to this place
Example
Please come here quickly.
请快点来这里。
B1 noun /ˈsɜːvənt/

servant

仆人
Meaning
a person who performs duties for others, especially in a household
Example
The servant opened the door for the guests.
仆人为客人开门。
C1 adjective /əˈfɜːrmətɪv/

affirmative

肯定的
Meaning
expressing agreement, approval, or a positive response
Example
She gave an affirmative answer to the proposal.
她对提案做出了肯定的回答。
C1 verb /daɪˈvʌldʒ/

divulge

透露
Meaning
to make known something private, secret, or previously unknown
Example
She refused to divulge the source of her information.
她拒绝透露她信息的来源。
C2 noun /ˌɡæskəˈneɪd/

gasconade

夸大其词, 吹嘘
Meaning
Extravagant boasting or bragging.
Example
His endless gasconade made him unpopular among his peers.
他无休止的吹嘘让他在同龄人中不受欢迎。
A2 noun /ˈæktrəs/

actress

女演员
Meaning
a female performer in plays, movies, or television
Example
The actress looked stunning on the red carpet.
那位女演员在红地毯上看起来令人惊艳。
C1 adjective /ˈæmərəs/

amorous

多情的
Meaning
Showing, feeling, or relating to romantic love or desire.
Example
He sent her an amorous letter filled with declarations of love.
他给她写了一封充满爱情宣言的情书。
B2 adjective /ˈlɔːŋtaɪm/

longtime

长期的
Meaning
having existed or continued for a long time
Example
They are longtime friends who met in college.
他们是大学时认识的长期朋友。
C2 adjective /ɔːˈrɪkjʊlər/

auricular

与耳朵有关
Meaning
Relating to the ear or hearing.
Example
The doctor used an auricular thermometer to check the patient's temperature.
医生使用耳廓温度计来检查病人的体温。
C1 adjective /ɪˈmuː.və.bəl/

immovable

不可移动
Meaning
Not able to be moved; fixed in position.
Example
Immovable barriers prevent change.
不可移动的障碍阻止了改变。
C1 noun /ˈɛksədəs/

exodus

大规模撤离
Meaning
A mass departure of people from a place.
Example
There was a sudden exodus of workers after the strike began.
罢工开始后，工人们突然发生了大规模撤离。
C1 adjective /ˌɛm.briˈɒn.ɪk/

embryonic

胚胎的
Meaning
in an early or undeveloped stage; relating to an embryo
Example
The project is still in its embryonic stage.
这个项目仍处于胚胎阶段。
C1 noun /hjuːˈmɪl.ɪ.ti/

humility

Meaning
The quality of having a modest or low view of one's importance.
Example
She accepted the award with grace and humility.
C1 noun /səbˈmɜːrdʒəns/

submergence

沉没
Meaning
the act or process of being submerged or going underwater
Example
The submergence of coastal areas is a major concern due to rising sea levels.
由于海平面上升，沿海地区的沉没成为一个重大问题。
A2 noun /ɪkˈsaɪt.mənt/

Excitement

兴奋
Meaning
a feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness
Example
The children could barely contain their excitement about the upcoming field trip.
孩子们几乎无法抑制他们对即将到来的学校旅行的兴奋。