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C2 noun /ˈkʌlvərt/

culvert

涵洞
Meaning
a tunnel or drain that carries water under a road or railway
Example
The heavy rainwater flowed through the culvert under the bridge.
沉重的雨水通过桥下的涵洞流动。
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。
B2 adjective /kəʊˈhɪə.rənt/

coherent

连贯
Meaning
Logical and consistent; forming a unified whole; clear and easy to understand.
Example
His speech was clear and coherent.
他的演讲清晰且连贯。
B1 noun /ˈhjuː.mər/

humor

Meaning
The quality of being amusing or entertaining.
Example
His sense of humor always lightens the mood.
C2 adjective /ˈkælkjʊləbl/

calculable

可计算的
Meaning
Capable of being calculated, estimated, or measured.
Example
The risk involved in the project is calculable.
项目中的风险是可以计算的。
B2 noun /flɛkˈsɪbɪləti/

flexibility

灵活性
Meaning
The quality of bending easily without breaking; willingness to change or compromise.
Example
The flexibility of the working hours made it easier to balance work and personal life.
工作时间的灵活性使得平衡工作和个人生活变得更加容易。
C2 adjective /ˈdjuːtiəbl/

dutiable

需缴关税
Meaning
subject to customs duty or tax
Example
Imported electronics are often dutiable at the border.
进口电子产品在边境通常需缴纳关税。
B2 adverb /aɪˈrɒnɪkli/

ironically

具有讽刺意味地
Meaning
in a way that is contrary to what is expected or intended
Example
Ironically, the fire station burned down.
具有讽刺意味地，消防站着火了。
B2 verb /ˈwaɪdən/

widen

拓宽
Meaning
to make or become wider or broader
Example
They plan to widen the road next year.
他们计划在明年拓宽这条路。
A1 noun /klɒk/

Clock

时钟
Meaning
an instrument used to indicate, keep, and co-ordinate time
Example
The clock on the wall shows three o'clock.
墙上的时钟显示三点。
C1 noun /ˌɪməˈtjʊərəti/

immaturity

不成熟
Meaning
the state of not being fully developed emotionally, mentally, or physically; lack of maturity
Example
His immaturity made it difficult for him to handle responsibility.
他的不成熟让他难以承担责任。
C1 adjective /rɪˈsɔːrs ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/

resource-efficient

资源高效
Meaning
Using resources in a way that minimizes waste and maximizes productivity.
Example
Resource-efficient farming conserves water and energy.
资源高效的农业节约水和能源。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkəˈməʊdiəs/

incommodious

不舒服的
Meaning
Uncomfortably small, cramped, or inconvenient.
Example
We had to stay in an incommodious room during the trip.
我们在旅行期间不得不住在一个不舒服的房间里。
C1 adjective /kɪˈnɛtɪk/

kinetic

动能
Meaning
Relating to or resulting from motion.
Example
Kinetic energy increases as the object moves faster.
随着物体移动得更快，动能增加。
B2 noun /dɪˈpreʃ.ən/

Depression

抑郁症
Meaning
a mental health condition characterized by persistent sadness; a severe economic downturn
Example
The therapist helped her cope with depression through cognitive behavioral therapy.
治疗师通过认知行为疗法帮助她应对抑郁症。
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。
A2 noun /ˈbæskɪtbɔːl/

basketball

Meaning
a game played by two teams who try to score points by throwing a ball through a hoop
Example
He loves playing basketball with his friends.
C2 noun /miːd/

mead

蜂蜜酒
Meaning
An alcoholic drink made from fermented honey and water.
Example
The Vikings were known to drink large amounts of mead during feasts.
维京人以在宴会上喝大量的蜂蜜酒而闻名。
C2 verb /ˈʌndjʊleɪt/

undulate

波动
Meaning
To move with a smooth, wave-like motion.
Example
The snake undulated across the sand.
蛇在沙滩上蜿蜒前行。
C1 adjective /ˈriː.fleks/

Reflex

反射
Meaning
an action performed without conscious thought; relating to reflection
Example
The doctor tested her reflex response by tapping her knee.
医生通过轻轻敲打她的膝盖来测试她的反射反应。
C1 noun ˈlaɪv.li.hʊd

livelihood

生计
Meaning
A means of securing the necessities of life; a way of making a living.
Example
Fishing is the primary livelihood of coastal communities.
捕鱼是沿海社区的主要生计。
C2 noun /klɛərˈvɔɪəns/

clairvoyance

通灵
Meaning
the supposed ability to perceive events beyond normal sensory contact; psychic insight
Example
She claimed to have clairvoyance and predicted the future.
她声称自己有通灵能力，并预言了未来。
C1 verb /ˈnʌlɪfaɪ/

nullify

取消
Meaning
to make something legally invalid or ineffective
Example
The court decided to nullify the contract.
法院决定取消合同。
B2 noun /əˈlaʊəns/

Allowance

津贴
Meaning
a sum of money paid regularly to a person; permission to do something
Example
Children receive a weekly allowance for helping with chores.
孩子们每周会因帮助做家务而获得津贴。
C2 adjective /ˌɪm.pəˈfɛk.tə.bəl/

imperfectible

不可完美
Meaning
Incapable of being made perfect or complete.
Example
Some human qualities are considered imperfectible.
某些人类特质被认为是不可完美的。
B1 adverb /ˈwaɪdli/

widely

广泛地
Meaning
to a great extent or degree
Example
The news of his promotion spread widely across the company.
他晋升的消息在公司内广泛传播。
B2 noun /ˈkwɔː.tərz/

Quarters

宿舍; 兵营; 军事住房
Meaning
living accommodation; lodgings; military housing
Example
The soldiers returned to their quarters after the training exercise.
士兵们在训练后返回了他们的宿舍。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdiːsənt/

indecent

不雅的
Meaning
not conforming to accepted standards of behavior or morality; improper or offensive
Example
He was warned for making an indecent remark during the meeting.
他因为说了不雅的话而受到警告。
C1 adjective əˈblɪv.i.əs

oblivious

无意识的
Meaning
Being completely unaware of surrounding events.
Example
He was oblivious to the noise around him while reading.
他在阅读时完全没有意识到周围的噪音。
B1 noun /ˈwɔːtərfɔːl/

Waterfall

Meaning
a cascade of water falling from a height, formed when a river or stream flows over a precipice or steep incline
Example
The magnificent waterfall attracts thousands of tourists every year.
B2 noun /ˌekspləˈreɪʃən/

exploration

探索
Meaning
the action of traveling through or studying an area to learn more about it
Example
Space exploration has expanded our understanding of the universe.
太空探索扩展了我们对宇宙的理解。
B1 adjective /dɪsˈeɪbld/

disabled

残疾
Meaning
having a physical or mental condition that limits movements, senses, or activities
Example
The park has special facilities for disabled people.
公园有专为残疾人士设计的设施。
B2 noun /əˈsʌmpʃən/

Assumption

假设
Meaning
a thing that is accepted as true without proof; a supposition
Example
His assumption about the weather proved to be wrong.
他关于天气的假设被证明是错误的。
B2 noun /ˈsiːkər/

seeker

寻求者
Meaning
a person who is looking for something, especially knowledge or truth
Example
The seeker traveled far to find the answers to his questions.
寻求者远行去寻找他问题的答案。
C1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈbɛrɪŋ/

overbearing

专横
Meaning
unpleasantly or arrogantly domineering
Example
His overbearing attitude made everyone uncomfortable.
他的专横态度让所有人都感到不舒服。
C2 adjective /ˈreɪ.moʊs/

ramose

分枝的
Meaning
having many branches.
Example
The ramose tree shaded the entire garden.
这棵分枝的树为整个花园提供了阴凉。
B2 adjective /ˈmæn.dəˌtɔːr.i/

mandatory

强制性的
Meaning
required by law or rules; compulsory
Example
Wearing seat belts is mandatory in most countries.
在大多数国家，佩戴安全带是强制性的。
C2 noun /brɪˈtæniə/

britannia

不列颠
Meaning
the personification of Britain, often shown as a woman with a helmet and shield
Example
Britannia has been a symbol of Britain since Roman times.
不列颠自罗马时代起就是英国的象征。
C2 noun /ˈɑːrbər/

arbor

由树木或攀缘植物组成的阴凉花园庇护所
Meaning
a shady garden shelter formed by trees, climbing plants, or latticework
Example
They rested under the arbor covered with roses.
他们在被玫瑰覆盖的阿尔博尔下休息。
B2 noun /temp.ˈteɪ.ʃən/

Temptation

诱惑
Meaning
the desire to do something wrong or unwise; an urge to have or do something
Example
He resisted the temptation to eat the entire chocolate cake.
他抵抗了吃掉整块巧克力蛋糕的诱惑。
C1 noun /ˌluː.brɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

lubrication

润滑
Meaning
The action of applying a substance to reduce friction between surfaces in mutual contact.
Example
Lubrication of the eyes is essential for well-being.
眼睛的润滑对健康至关重要。
C2 adjective /məˈnaɪəkəl/

maniacal

狂热
Meaning
behaving like a maniac; showing excessive enthusiasm or madness
Example
He gave a maniacal laugh during the movie.
他在电影中发出了狂热的笑声。
C2 verb /ˌmɪsæprɪˈhɛnd/

misapprehend

误解
Meaning
to misunderstand or misinterpret something
Example
He misapprehended the teacher’s instructions and did the task incorrectly.
他误解了老师的指示，错误地做了任务。
C2 adjective /ˌhɪstriˈɒnɪk/

histrionic

Meaning
Overly dramatic or theatrical in behavior or style.
Example
Her histrionic reaction to the small problem surprised everyone.
B1 noun /ɪɡˈzɪs.təns/

Existence

存在
Meaning
the fact or state of living or having objective reality; being alive
Example
Scientists are searching for evidence of life's existence on other planets.
科学家正在寻找其他星球上生命存在的证据。
C2 verb /ˈɪmprɛɡneɪt/

impregnate

使怀孕 / 浸透
Meaning
To make pregnant; to fill or saturate with something.
Example
The scientist used a method to impregnate the material with resin.
科学家使用一种方法将材料用树脂进行浸透。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtrɛpɪd/

intrepid

无畏
Meaning
fearless and adventurous, often used humorously
Example
The intrepid traveler explored the jungle alone.
那个无畏的旅行者独自探险了丛林。
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。
B2 noun /ˈrerəti/

Rarity

稀有的状态; 不常见或稀缺的东西
Meaning
the state of being rare; something that is uncommon or scarce
Example
The antique vase was a rarity worth thousands of dollars.
古董花瓶是一种稀有物品，价值数千美元。
C2 noun /ˈvɔːdəvɪl/

vaudeville

歌舞杂耍
Meaning
A type of entertainment popular in the early 20th century, featuring a mixture of comedy, song, dance, and variety acts.
Example
The vaudeville show included comedians, magicians, and dancers.
歌舞杂耍表演包括喜剧演员、魔术师和舞者。
C1 adjective /sɪər/

Sear

枯萎的; 烧焦的; 干枯的
Meaning
withered; dried up; burned or scorched
Example
The sear leaves fell from the trees in autumn.
秋天枯萎的叶子从树上掉下来。
C2 noun /laʊt/

lout

粗人
Meaning
An uncouth or aggressive man or boy.
Example
The drunken lout caused a scene at the party.
那个醉酒的粗人把派对弄得一团糟。
C1 verb /dɪˈzɪst/

desist

Meaning
to stop doing something, especially an action considered wrong or undesirable
Example
The judge ordered the company to desist from unfair practices.
C2 noun /ˌbæstərdaɪˈzeɪʃən/

bastardization

扭曲 / 退化
Meaning
the act of corrupting, degrading, or misrepresenting something
Example
Critics called the remake a bastardization of the original film.
评论家称重拍版是原电影的扭曲。
C1 noun /ˈrɛtrəsˌpɛkt/

retrospect

回顾
Meaning
the act of looking back on or reviewing past events
Example
In retrospect, the decision seemed unwise.
回顾来看，那个决定似乎不明智。
B2 adverb /ˈaʊər.li/

Hourly

每小时; 每小时发生或做的事; 持续
Meaning
every hour; happening or done each hour; continuously
Example
The weather report is updated hourly.
天气报告每小时更新一次。
B2 adjective /ˈkwɜːrki/

quirky

奇特的
Meaning
Unusual in an interesting, charming, or odd way.
Example
She has a quirky sense of fashion that makes her stand out.
她有一种奇特的时尚感，使她与众不同。
C2 noun /kəˈnaɪ.vəns/

connivance

默许
Meaning
the act of secretly allowing or being involved in wrongdoing
Example
The theft happened with the connivance of the security guard.
盗窃发生在保安的默许下。
C1 adjective /ˈskeɪðɪŋ/

scathing

尖锐的批评
Meaning
severely critical; harshly scornful
Example
The critic wrote a scathing review of the movie.
评论家写了一篇尖锐的电影评论。
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。
C2 noun ˌɛr.jʊˈdɪʃ.ən

erudition

博学
Meaning
The quality of having or showing great knowledge or learning; scholarship.
Example
His erudition in history impressed the entire audience.
他在历史方面的博学给整个观众留下了深刻的印象。
C1 adjective /ˈnjuː.tri.ənt dɛns/

nutrient-dense

营养丰富
Meaning
Rich in nutrients and high nutritional value.
Example
Organic food is often more nutrient-dense than processed food.
有机食品通常比加工食品更富含营养。
B2 noun ˈkɔːrəl ˈriːfs

Coral Reefs

珊瑚礁
Meaning
Underwater structures made from calcium carbonate secreted by corals, forming diverse marine ecosystems.
Example
Saint Martin's Island is known for its coral reefs.
圣马丁岛以其珊瑚礁而闻名。
A2 noun /ˈfaɪəˌwɜːk/

firework

烟花
Meaning
a device that explodes or creates a display of lights and sounds, often used in celebrations
Example
The fireworks lit up the sky during the New Year's Eve celebration.
烟花在新年夜庆祝活动中点亮了天空。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpjʊər/

Impure

不纯
Meaning
contaminated; not clean; mixed with foreign substances
Example
The impure water caused health problems in the village.
不纯的水在村庄里引起了健康问题。
B1 noun/adjective /ˈsmoʊ.kɪŋ/

smoking

吸烟
Meaning
The act of inhaling and exhaling the smoke of tobacco or other substances; wearing a tuxedo (adjective, formal context).
Example
Smoking is prohibited inside the building.
建筑物内禁止吸烟。
C2 adjective /bɪˈnɪɡnənt/

benignant

仁慈的, 善良的
Meaning
Kindly and benevolent in nature.
Example
The teacher’s benignant attitude made the students feel comfortable.
老师的仁慈态度让学生感到舒适。
B1 noun /træp/

Trap

陷阱
Meaning
a device or enclosure designed to catch and retain animals, or a situation from which it is difficult to escape
Example
The mouse was caught in the trap overnight.
老鼠在夜间被困在陷阱里。
C2 noun /ˈsiːkənt/

secant

割线
Meaning
A straight line that intersects a curve at two or more points.
Example
In geometry, a secant cuts the circle at two distinct points.
在几何学中，割线在两个不同的点上切割圆形。
C1 adjective /əˈnæl.ə.ɡəs/

analogous

类似的
Meaning
Comparable in certain respects, typically in a way that makes clearer the nature of things being compared.
Example
The human brain is analogous to a supercomputer.
人脑与超级计算机类似。
C1 verb /ˈkælɪˌbreɪt/

calibrate

Meaning
To adjust or mark something so it can be used accurately; to standardize.
Example
The technician calibrated the machine before starting the experiment.
C2 adverb /ˈdɑːrklɪŋ/

darkling

在黑暗中
Meaning
In the dark or growing dark; dimly.
Example
The forest creatures moved darkling through the night.
森林生物在夜晚穿越黑暗。
C1 noun ˌwɛðəraɪˈzeɪʃən

weatherization

气候化处理
Meaning
The practice of protecting a building and its interior from the elements.
Example
The house underwent weatherization to improve energy efficiency.
这座房子进行了气候化处理以提高能源效率。
B1 noun /ˈbeɡər/

Beggar

乞丐
Meaning
a person who lives by asking for money or food
Example
The beggar sat by the temple asking for alms.
乞丐坐在寺庙旁乞讨。
A2 modal verb /ʃæl/

shall

将
Meaning
used to express the future or indicate an intention or determination
Example
I shall return before sunset.
我将在日落之前回来。
A2 noun /hoʊl/

Hole

洞; 孔;
Meaning
a hollow place in a solid body or surface; an opening through something
Example
The dog dug a deep hole in the backyard to bury its favorite bone.
那只狗在后院挖了一个深洞来埋它最喜欢的骨头。
B2 adjective /dɪˈbeɪtəbl̩/

debatable

有争议的
Meaning
open to discussion or doubt; not certain
Example
It is debatable whether the policy will work.
是否政策有效是有争议的。
C1 adjective /pæˈseɪ/

passe

过时的; 过时
Meaning
no longer fashionable or current; out of date
Example
Some trends from last decade feel utterly passé now.
过去十年的一些趋势现在看起来完全过时了。
A1 noun /miːt/

Meat

肉
Meaning
animal flesh used as food
Example
We bought fresh meat from the butcher shop.
我们从肉店买了新鲜的肉。
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。
A2 adverb /ɪnˈstɛd/

instead

代替
Meaning
As an alternative or substitute.
Example
She didn’t buy the dress; instead, she chose a pair of shoes.
她没有买那件裙子; 反而她选择了一双鞋子。
C2 noun /ˈɛkwɪpɔɪz/

equipoise

平衡
Meaning
A state of balance or equilibrium.
Example
Her calmness created an equipoise in the heated debate.
她的冷静在激烈的辩论中创造了平衡。
C2 verb /ˌɪnkəˈpæsɪteɪt/

incapacitate

使无法运作
Meaning
to deprive someone or something of the ability or strength to function
Example
The severe injury incapacitated the player for the rest of the season.
重伤使球员在赛季剩余的时间内无法参赛。
A1 noun /ˈbɔɪˌfrɛnd/

boyfriend

Meaning
a man or boy that someone is having a romantic or close relationship with
Example
She introduced her boyfriend to her parents.
C1 adjective /pəˈnʌltɪmət/

penultimate

倒数第二
Meaning
second to the last in a sequence or series
Example
She finished the penultimate chapter before going to sleep.
她在睡觉前完成了倒数第二章。
B2 verb /pəˈreɪd/

parade

阅兵, 展示
Meaning
to march in a procession; to display publicly; to show off
Example
The soldiers paraded through the streets on Independence Day.
士兵们在独立日游行中阅兵。
B1 noun ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ æps

language apps

语言学习应用
Meaning
Mobile or computer applications designed to help users learn new languages through interactive lessons and exercises.
Example
Language apps make learning easier.
语言应用程序使学习变得更加容易。
B1 verb /əˈsoʊsiˌeɪt/

associate

关联
Meaning
to connect or link things together; to spend time with someone
Example
I associate this song with summer.
我将这首歌与夏天联系在一起。
B1 noun /ˈhɔːlweɪ/

hallway

走廊
Meaning
a corridor in a building that connects rooms
Example
The kids left their shoes in the hallway.
孩子们把鞋子留在了走廊里。
B1 noun /ɪkˈstent/

Extent

范围; 范围程度
Meaning
the area covered by something; the degree to which something has spread
Example
The extent of the damage caused by the flood was enormous.
洪水造成的损害范围非常大。
C2 verb /rɪˈspaɪər/

respire

呼吸
Meaning
To breathe in and out; to inhale and exhale.
Example
Plants also respire to release energy.
植物也呼吸以释放能量。
B1 verb /kənˈfɜːrm/

confirm

确认
Meaning
to establish the truth, accuracy, or validity of something
Example
The hotel will confirm your reservation by email.
酒店将通过电子邮件确认您的预订。
B1 adjective /ʌnˈfɔːr.tʃən.ət/

Unfortunate

不幸的；遗憾的
Meaning
having bad luck; regrettable or unlucky
Example
It was unfortunate that the meeting was cancelled at the last minute.
很不幸的是，会议在最后一刻被取消了。
B2 noun /ˈtruːθ.fəl.nəs/

Truthfulness

诚实
Meaning
the quality of being truthful; honesty and accuracy in what one says or does
Example
Her truthfulness in the investigation helped solve the case quickly.
她在调查中的诚实帮助迅速解决了案件。
B2 verb /ˈsʌməraɪz/

summarize

总结
Meaning
To give a brief statement of the main points of something
Example
She summarized the report in just a few minutes.
她在几分钟内总结了报告。
C1 adjective /ˌeɪθiˈɪstɪk/

atheistic

无神论的
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of atheists or atheism.
Example
She grew up in an atheistic household with no religious rituals.
她在一个无神论家庭长大，那里没有宗教仪式。
C2 noun prəˈklɪv.ə.ti

proclivity

倾向
Meaning
A tendency to choose or do something regularly; an inclination or predisposition toward a particular thing.
Example
She has a proclivity for learning new languages.
她有学习新语言的倾向。
C1 verb /prɪˈzaɪd/

preside

主持
Meaning
to be in charge of a meeting, event, or organization
Example
She will preside over the meeting tomorrow.
她明天将主持会议。
B2 noun /ˈproʊtəˌtaɪp/

prototype

原型
Meaning
The first model or version of something, used as a sample for testing or improvement.
Example
The company built a prototype of the new smartphone before mass production.
公司在大规模生产之前构建了新智能手机的原型。
B2 adverb /kənˈtɪnjuəsli/

Continuously

连续不断地; 持续; 不间断
Meaning
without interruption; in an unbroken sequence
Example
The machine operates continuously for 24 hours.
机器持续运行24小时。
C2 verb /bɪˈdræɡəl/

bedraggle

通过把东西拖过泥水或水使其湿，脏和乱
Meaning
to make something wet, dirty, and untidy by dragging it through mud or water
Example
The children came home bedraggled after playing in the rain.
孩子们在雨中玩耍后，湿漉漉脏兮兮地回家了。
C1 noun ˈsæŋktɪti

sanctity

神圣
Meaning
The state or quality of being holy, sacred, or saintly; ultimate importance.
Example
The sanctity of life should never be compromised.
生命的神圣性永远不应被妥协。
A2 noun /ˈjuːnɪt/

unit

单元
Meaning
an individual thing or person regarded as a single and complete entity
Example
Each unit in the production line is carefully tested.
生产线上的每个单元都经过仔细测试。
C1 noun /ˌmɪsˈkɒn.dʌkt/

Misconduct

不当行为
Meaning
Unacceptable or improper behavior, especially by a professional person
Example
The officer was dismissed for professional misconduct.
该官员因职业不当行为被解雇。
C2 adjective /kəˈrɛlətɪv/

correlative

相关的
Meaning
having a mutual relationship; corresponding
Example
The increase in temperature is correlative with the melting of glaciers.
温度的升高与冰川的融化有关。
B2 verb /rɪˈzɜːv/

reserve

预定
Meaning
to keep something for future use; to book in advance
Example
I want to reserve a table for dinner.
我想为晚餐预订一张桌子。
C2 noun /ˈtaɪtwɒd/

tightwad

吝啬鬼
Meaning
a person who is unwilling to spend money; a miser
Example
Everyone calls him a tightwad because he never buys gifts.
每个人都叫他吝啬鬼，因为他从不买礼物。
C1 noun /kʌˈstoʊ.di.ən/

Custodian

看门人; 守护者; 管理员
Meaning
a person who has responsibility for or looks after something; a caretaker or guardian
Example
The school custodian ensures that all buildings are clean and secure.
学校管理员确保所有建筑物干净和安全。
C2 adjective /ˈmæk.jʊˌleɪ.tɪd/

maculated

斑驳的
Meaning
Spotted or stained; marked with blemishes.
Example
The maculated surface of the old mirror gave it a unique charm.
旧镜子的斑驳表面赋予它独特的魅力。
C1 verb /ɛmˈbɛzəl/

embezzle

Meaning
to steal or misuse money or property entrusted to one's care
Example
The accountant was arrested for embezzling company funds.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈtaɪtəld/

entitled

有权
Meaning
having the right to do or have something; feeling deserving of special treatment
Example
Employees are entitled to paid leave.
员工有权享受带薪休假。
C1 verb /dɪsˈtrʌst/

distrust

不信任
Meaning
to have no confidence or trust in someone or something
Example
Many people distrust politicians.
许多人不信任政治家。
C2 noun /ˈkaʊntɪŋˌhaʊs/

counting-house

会计办公室
Meaning
a business office where accounts are kept and financial transactions are managed
Example
The merchant spent most of his day in the counting-house reviewing ledgers.
商人一天的大部分时间都在会计办公室检查账簿。
C2 noun /ˌkɒnfəˈriː/

conferee

会议参与者
Meaning
a person who takes part in a conference
Example
Each conferee received a badge at the registration desk.
每个会议参与者在注册桌上都收到了一枚徽章。
C1 noun /kənˈtɪnjuəm/

continuum

连续体
Meaning
A continuous sequence in which adjacent elements are not perceptibly different from each other, but the extremes are quite distinct.
Example
Life and death are often seen as part of the same continuum.
生与死常常被视为同一连续体的一部分。
C1 adjective /ˈfɪk.əl/

Fickle

多变的; 不稳定的; 善变的;
Meaning
changeable; inconstant; liable to sudden unpredictable change
Example
His fickle nature made it hard to trust his promises.
他那多变的个性使得信任他的承诺变得困难。
C2 verb /ˈæntɪkweɪt/

antiquate

过时
Meaning
To make something old-fashioned or obsolete.
Example
The rise of digital cameras antiquated traditional film photography.
数字相机的崛起使传统胶片摄影过时。
B1 verb /ɪkˈspɔːrt/

export

出口
Meaning
to send goods or services to another country for sale
Example
The company exports cars to many countries.
公司将汽车出口到许多国家。
B2 verb /dɪˈfɜːr/

defer

推迟
Meaning
To postpone or delay; to yield to someone else's judgment or opinion.
Example
The meeting was deferred until next week.
会议推迟到下周。
C1 adjective /ˈskrɪptʃərəl/

scriptural

圣经的
Meaning
Relating to or contained in the scriptures or holy writings.
Example
The priest gave a scriptural reference during the sermon.
牧师在布道中引用了圣经的参考。
C1 verb /aʊtˈlæst/

outlast

比...持续更久
Meaning
to continue longer than; to endure beyond someone or something else
Example
The old castle has outlasted many generations.
这座古老的城堡已经比许多代人持续得更久。