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C2 noun /dæmˈneɪ.ʃən/

Damnation

永恒的惩罚; 破坏
Meaning
condemnation to eternal punishment in hell; something that causes ruin or failure
Example
The preacher spoke about salvation and damnation in his sermon.
传教士在他的讲道中谈到了救赎和诅咒。
C1 noun /blaɪt/

blight

枯萎病
Meaning
A disease or condition that causes plants to wither; something that spoils or damages.
Example
The drought was a blight on the farmer’s crops.
干旱是农民作物的枯萎病。
B2 verb /ɪnˈflɪkt/

inflict

施加
Meaning
to cause something unpleasant or painful to be suffered by someone or something
Example
The storm inflicted considerable damage to the city.
风暴对城市造成了相当大的破坏。
C1 adjective /ˈpen.ɪ.ləs/

Penniless

一贫如洗；极度贫穷；完全没有资金
Meaning
having no money; extremely poor; completely without funds
Example
After losing his job, he became penniless.
失业后，他变得一贫如洗。
C1 noun /ˈtrɪkstər/

trickster

骗子
Meaning
A person who cheats or deceives people.
Example
The old man turned out to be a clever trickster who fooled everyone.
那位老人竟然是个聪明的骗子，骗了所有人。
C2 noun /dɪˈpoʊnənt/

deponent

证人
Meaning
A person who gives testimony under oath, especially in a written deposition.
Example
The deponent confirmed the accuracy of the statement during the trial.
证人在审判期间确认了陈述的准确性。
C1 adjective /sɪˈkluːdɪd/

secluded

隐蔽的
Meaning
Placed apart from other people or things; private and quiet.
Example
They spent their vacation in a secluded beach house.
他们在一个隐蔽的海滩小屋度过了假期。
C2 verb /dɪˈtruːd/

detrude

推向下或推向外面
Meaning
To thrust or force something downward or outward.
Example
The violent waves detruded rocks from the cliff.
暴力的海浪把岩石从悬崖上推了下来。
B2 noun /kəˈlɛktər/

collector

Meaning
a person who collects things as a hobby or job
Example
He is a stamp collector with thousands of rare items.
B2 noun /loʊf/

Loaf

面包
Meaning
a shaped mass of bread baked as a unit
Example
She bought a fresh loaf of bread from the bakery.
她从面包店买了一个新鲜的面包。
B2 noun /sɪnˈserɪti/

Sincerity

真诚
Meaning
the quality of being free from pretense or deceit; honesty
Example
His sincerity in apologizing was evident to everyone.
他在道歉时的真诚对所有人都显而易见。
C1 noun, adjective /ˈlæksətɪv/

laxative

泻药
Meaning
A medicine or substance that stimulates bowel movements; tending to loosen or relieve constipation.
Example
The doctor prescribed a mild laxative for her condition.
医生为她的病情开了轻度泻药。
C2 adjective /ˈprɛʃənt/ or /ˈpriːʃənt/

prescient

先知的
Meaning
having or showing knowledge of events before they take place
Example
The prescient investor sold his shares just before the market crashed.
那位先知的投资者在市场崩盘之前卖掉了他的股票。
C1 verb /prəˈkjʊər/

procure

采购
Meaning
to obtain something, especially with effort or difficulty
Example
They managed to procure enough supplies for the expedition.
他们设法为远征筹集到足够的物资。
A2 noun /kæʃ/

cash

现金
Meaning
money in the form of bills or coins, not checks or credit
Example
She paid the bill in cash.
她用现金支付了账单。
B1 verb /dɪˈpɛndɪŋ/

depending

取决于
Meaning
Being contingent on or influenced by something.
Example
The success of the plan is depending on the team's effort.
计划的成功取决于团队的努力。
B2 noun /ˈkreɪ.dəl/

Cradle

摇篮
Meaning
a small bed for a baby, especially one that rocks from side to side
Example
The baby sleeps peacefully in the cradle.
婴儿在摇篮里安静地睡觉。
C1 noun /ˈwɛlˌduːər/

well-doer

行善者
Meaning
A person who does good deeds; a benefactor.
Example
The community praised the well-doer for his charity.
社区表扬了他的行善行为。
C1 adjective /rɪˈsɛsɪv/

recessive

隐性
Meaning
In genetics, relating to a trait that is expressed only when two copies of the gene are present.
Example
Blue eye color is often a recessive trait.
蓝色眼睛的颜色通常是隐性特征。
B1 noun /ˌmoʊtɪˈveɪʃən/

motivation

动机
Meaning
the reason or drive for acting or behaving in a particular way
Example
She lost her motivation to continue the project.
她失去了继续项目的动机。
B2 verb /kənˈfɜːr/

confer

Meaning
to discuss something important or to grant or bestow something
Example
The committee will confer to decide on the new policy.
B2 adjective /ˈsʌt.əl/

subtle

微妙, 轻微, 精细
Meaning
So delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe; making use of clever and indirect methods.
Example
The artist's use of color was subtle yet powerful.
艺术家对色彩的运用既微妙又有力。
C2 noun /əbˈdʌktər/

abductor

绑架者
Meaning
a person who kidnaps or forcibly takes someone away
Example
The police arrested the abductor after a nationwide search.
警方在长时间搜查后逮捕了绑架者。
B2 noun /træŋˈkwɪl.ɪ.ti/

tranquillity

宁静
Meaning
the state of being calm, peaceful, and free from disturbance
Example
She enjoyed the tranquillity of the countryside after years in the city.
她在城市中待了多年后，享受乡村的宁静。
C2 adjective /prəˈvaɪzəri/

provisory

临时的
Meaning
conditional; depending on certain terms being met
Example
The arrangement was only provisory until the final contract was signed.
该安排只是临时的，直到最终合同签署。
A1 noun /ˈpɑːpə/

papa

爸爸
Meaning
an informal or affectionate term for one’s father
Example
Papa is picking me up from school today.
爸爸今天来接我放学。
B1 noun /meɪt/

mate

朋友, 伴侣
Meaning
a friend or companion; a partner in marriage or reproduction
Example
He went fishing with his old school mate.
他和他老朋友去钓鱼了。
C1 noun /ˈsɜːrmən/

sermon

讲道
Meaning
A religious discourse delivered by a preacher, often offering moral instruction or spiritual guidance.
Example
The pastor gave a moving sermon about compassion and forgiveness.
牧师做了一个关于同情和宽恕的感人讲道。
C2 noun /ˈhɒthɛd/

hothead

脾气暴躁的人
Meaning
a person who acts quickly and without thinking when angry
Example
He is such a hothead that he often starts arguments.
他是个脾气暴躁的人，经常挑起争执。
B2 noun /kraɪˈtɪəriə/

criteria

标准
Meaning
Standards or principles by which something is judged or decided.
Example
The candidates were evaluated based on strict criteria.
候选人根据严格的标准进行评估。
C1 adjective /dɪˈfɛnsəbəl/

defensible

可防御的 / 合理的
Meaning
Capable of being protected against attack or criticism; justifiable.
Example
Her decision was legally defensible.
她的决定在法律上是可防御的。
B2 noun /spaɪs/

spice

香料
Meaning
a substance used to add flavor to food
Example
She added a pinch of spice to the curry for extra flavor.
她在咖喱里加入了一撮香料以增加味道。
B1 adverb /ˈfɔːtʃənətli/

fortunately

幸运地
Meaning
by good luck; luckily
Example
Fortunately, no one was injured in the accident.
幸运地，事故中没有人受伤。
C1 adjective /ˌsɛlf əbˈzɔːrbd/

self-absorbed

自我中心
Meaning
Excessively preoccupied with oneself and one’s own thoughts, feelings, or interests.
Example
He was too self-absorbed to notice his friend's distress.
他太过自我中心，没注意到朋友的困扰。
B1 verb /ˈɒpəreɪtɪŋ/

operating

操作
Meaning
to control or manage the functioning of something
Example
The company has been operating in this market for five years.
公司已经在这个市场运营了五年。
C1 verb /ˈpæs.ɪ.faɪ/

pacify

安抚；抚慰；平息
Meaning
To quell the anger, agitation, or excitement of someone.
Example
The mother tried to pacify her crying child.
妈妈试图安抚她正在哭泣的孩子。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːr.tɪ.tjuːd/

fortitude

坚韧
Meaning
Courage in pain or adversity; mental and emotional strength in facing difficulty.
Example
She faced adversity with great fortitude.
她以巨大的勇气面对困境。
B2 adverb /ʌnˈfɛərli/

unfairly

不公平地
Meaning
In a manner that is not just, reasonable, or impartial
Example
He was treated unfairly by the committee.
他被委员会不公平地对待。
B2 noun /ˈwɜːrkˌfɔːrs/

workforce

劳动力
Meaning
the people engaged in or available for work
Example
The company is looking to expand its workforce by 20%.
公司计划将其劳动力扩大20%。
C2 adjective səˈluː.bri.əs

salubrious

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

sciolism

表面知识的假装
Meaning
pretentious show of superficial knowledge
Example
His speech was full of sciolism, impressing no one.
他的演讲充满了赛奥利主义，没有打动任何人。
A2 adjective /ʃɑːrp/

Sharp

锋利; 强烈; 突然和强烈; 快速理解
Meaning
having a cutting edge or point; sudden and intense; quick to understand
Example
The knife has a very sharp blade.
刀片非常锋利。
B1 adjective /kənˈtroʊld/

controlled

受控的
Meaning
managed or regulated carefully; kept within limits
Example
The experiment was conducted in a controlled environment.
实验是在一个受控的环境中进行的。
C1 verb /ɪnˈlɪst/

enlist

报名
Meaning
to join or sign up, especially for military service; to secure someone's support or help
Example
He decided to enlist in the army after graduation.
他决定毕业后加入军队。
B1 adjective /ˈsensəbəl/

Sensible

明智的; 实际的; 合理的
Meaning
having or showing good sense; practical and reasonable
Example
It would be sensible to take an umbrella because it might rain.
带伞是明智的，因为可能会下雨。
B2 adjective /kəˈreɪdʒəs/

Courageous

勇敢的; 无畏的; 在面对危险时展现勇气
Meaning
brave; fearless; showing courage in the face of danger
Example
The courageous firefighter rescued the family from the burning building.
勇敢的消防员从燃烧的建筑物中救出了家庭。
B2 noun /mjuːl/

Mule

骡子
Meaning
the offspring of a donkey and a horse, used as a working animal
Example
The farmer used a mule to carry heavy loads.
农民用骡子搬运重物。
B2 adjective /ˈliː.fi/

Leafy

多叶的; 被叶子覆盖的
Meaning
having many leaves; covered with leaves
Example
The leafy green vegetables are very nutritious.
叶绿的蔬菜非常有营养。
B1 noun /ˈpɔːtrət/

portrait

肖像
Meaning
a painting, drawing, photograph, or engraving of a person, especially one showing the face
Example
The artist painted a beautiful portrait of his wife.
艺术家画了一幅他妻子的美丽肖像。
C1 verb /ˈbruːtəlaɪz/

brutalize

残酷对待
Meaning
to treat someone with extreme violence or cruelty; to make something harsh or cruel
Example
The regime was accused of brutalizing innocent civilians.
该政权被指控残酷对待无辜平民。
A2 noun /klʌb/

club

俱乐部
Meaning
an organization of people with a common interest; also a place for social gatherings or entertainment
Example
He joined the local tennis club to meet new people.
他加入了当地的网球俱乐部，以结识新朋友。
B2 noun /əˈroʊmə/

aroma

香味
Meaning
A pleasant, distinctive smell.
Example
The aroma of freshly baked bread filled the kitchen.
新鲜烤制的面包的香味弥漫在厨房里。
B2 adverb /pəˈlɪtɪkəli/

politically

政治上
Meaning
in a way that relates to politics or government
Example
The country is politically divided between two major parties.
这个国家在政治上分裂为两个主要党派。
C2 noun /ˈnoʊzˌɡeɪ/

nosegay

花束
Meaning
a small bunch of flowers, typically given as a gift or carried for decoration
Example
She carried a nosegay of fresh roses to the ceremony.
她拿着一束新鲜的玫瑰花去参加仪式。
C1 noun /sɪˈdʌk.ʃən/

Seduction

色诱; 诱惑
Meaning
the action of seducing someone; temptation to do something wrong
Example
He fell victim to the seduction of easy money.
他成为了快速赚钱诱惑的受害者。
B2 noun /ˈbærəl/

barrel

大桶
Meaning
a large cylindrical container used to hold liquids
Example
The wine was stored in a wooden barrel.
酒被储存在一个木制的大桶中。
C1 noun /ˌrɛfəˈrɛndəm/

referendum

公投
Meaning
a general vote by the population on a single political issue
Example
The government held a referendum on the new constitution.
政府就新宪法举行了公投。
C2 noun ˈɔː.tɑː.ki

autarky

自给自足, 经济独立
Meaning
Economic independence or self-sufficiency; a policy of establishing a self-sufficient national economy.
Example
Some nations aim for autarky to reduce reliance on imports.
一些国家通过减少对进口的依赖，追求自给自足。
A2 verb /hæŋ/

hang

挂
Meaning
to suspend or be suspended from above; to attach from a higher point
Example
I hang my coat on the hook.
我把外套挂在钩子上。
C2 noun /ˌjuːnɪˈtɛəriən/

unitarian

一神论者
Meaning
A person who believes that God exists as one entity rather than as a Trinity; a member of a religious denomination that emphasizes individual freedom of belief.
Example
The Unitarian church is known for its inclusive and open-minded approach.
一神论教会以其包容和开放的思想方式而闻名。
A2 noun /bɒs/

boss

老板
Meaning
a person who is in charge of a worker, group, or organization
Example
Her boss gave her a new project to complete.
她的老板给她分配了一个新的项目来完成。
C1 verb /trʌdʒ/

trudge

艰难行走
Meaning
To walk slowly and with heavy steps, typically because of exhaustion or harsh conditions.
Example
They had to trudge through the snow to reach the village.
他们不得不在雪中艰难地行走才能到达村庄。
B2 adjective ˌiːkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl

ecological

生态的
Meaning
Relating to ecology or the environment.
Example
Deforestation threatens the ecological balance of the planet.
森林砍伐威胁到地球的生态平衡。
C1 adjective /ˈɜːrθ.li/

Earthly

尘世的; 物质的; 世界的
Meaning
relating to the earth or human life; worldly; material rather than spiritual
Example
He focused on earthly pleasures rather than spiritual growth.
他专注于尘世的乐趣，而不是精神上的成长。
C1 noun /rɪˈvɒl.vər/

Revolver

左轮手枪
Meaning
a pistol with revolving chambers enabling several shots to be fired without reloading
Example
The detective drew his revolver from its holster.
侦探从枪套中拔出了他的左轮手枪。
B2 adverb /ˈtʃiːfli/

chiefly

主要
Meaning
mainly; primarily
Example
The festival is celebrated chiefly by young people.
这个节日主要由年轻人庆祝。
B2 adjective /ˈvɜː.bəl/

verbal

口头的，通过文字表达
Meaning
Relating to or in the form of words; spoken rather than written.
Example
Verbal communication is essential in most situations.
口头沟通在大多数情况下是必需的。
C2 noun /ˈmædʒɪstrəsi/

magistracy

司法办公室
Meaning
The office, authority, or district of a magistrate.
Example
He was proud to serve in the local magistracy for over a decade.
他为能在当地的司法办公室工作超过十年而感到自豪。
C2 verb /ˈvaɪtəlaɪz/

vitalize

赋予生命
Meaning
To give life, energy, or strength to something.
Example
Fresh air and exercise can vitalize the body and mind.
新鲜的空气和运动可以使身体和心灵充满活力。
B1 noun ɪnˈtel.ɪ.dʒəns

intelligence

智能
Meaning
The ability to learn, understand, and think in a logical way about things
Example
Intelligence is key in AI development.
智能是AI发展的关键。
C2 noun /kənˈtraɪ.vəns/

contrivance

装置或计划
Meaning
a device or plan that is cleverly or artificially created
Example
The clock was an intricate contrivance of gears and springs.
这只钟是由齿轮和弹簧组成的复杂装置。
B2 adjective /ˈkɜːrtiəs/

courteous

有礼貌的
Meaning
polite, respectful, or considerate in manner
Example
The staff at the hotel were very courteous to all guests.
酒店的员工对所有客人都非常有礼貌。
B2 adjective /ˈklæsɪfaɪd/

classified

机密的；分类的
Meaning
arranged into categories; officially secret or restricted
Example
The report contains classified information and cannot be shared publicly.
这份报告包含机密信息。
C1 adjective /rɪˈsɪ.prə.kəl/

Reciprocal

互惠的; 相互的; 两方共同分享;
Meaning
given or done in return; mutual; shared equally by both parties;
Example
The two countries have a reciprocal trade agreement.
这两个国家有一个互惠的贸易协议。
C1 noun /slɪt/

Slit

裂缝
Meaning
a long narrow opening or cut
Example
There was a small slit in the fabric.
布料上有一个小裂缝。
B2 adjective /ˌkɒm.plɪˈmen.tər.i/

Complimentary

赠送的；赞美的；作为礼节免费提供
Meaning
expressing praise or admiration; given or supplied free of charge as a courtesy
Example
The hotel offers complimentary breakfast for all guests.
酒店为所有客人提供免费的早餐。
C1 adjective /ˈed.jʊ.keɪ.tɪv/

Educative

教育性的; 启发性的; 信息丰富的
Meaning
providing education; instructive; informative
Example
The documentary was highly educative and informative.
这部纪录片非常具有教育意义且信息丰富。
A1 adjective /dɪr/

dear

亲爱的
Meaning
loved or cherished; sometimes used as a polite form of address
Example
She is very dear to her grandparents.
她在祖父母心中非常亲爱。
C1 adjective /ˈneɪzl/

nasal

鼻音的
Meaning
Relating to the nose; a sound produced through the nose.
Example
He spoke with a nasal voice due to his cold.
他因感冒说话带有鼻音。
B1 noun ˈkraɪsɪs

crisis

危机
Meaning
A time of intense difficulty, trouble, or danger.
Example
The financial crisis affected global markets.
金融危机影响了全球市场。
C1 noun /təˈbuː/

taboo

Meaning
a social or cultural prohibition against certain practices or discussions
Example
Talking about money is considered a taboo in some cultures.
B2 adjective /ˈprɛf(ə)rəb(ə)l/

preferable

更可取
Meaning
more desirable or suitable; better than something else
Example
It is preferable to take the train rather than drive in heavy traffic.
在严重交通堵塞的情况下，最好选择乘坐火车。
B2 verb ɪnˈhɑːnst

enhanced

增强的
Meaning
Intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of something.
Example
Enhanced strategies improve outcomes.
增强的策略改善了结果。
B2 adjective /ˈtɪm.ɪd/

Timid

害羞; 胆小
Meaning
shy and lacking confidence; easily frightened
Example
She was too timid to speak in public.
她太害羞，无法在公众面前讲话。
C1 noun /ˌɪn.trəˈspek.ʃən/

introspection

内省
Meaning
The examination or observation of one's own mental and emotional processes; self-reflection.
Example
Through introspection, she gained insight into her emotions.
通过内省，她对自己的情感有了更深刻的理解。
C2 adjective /əbˈstrɛpərəs/

obstreperous

喧闹且难以控制
Meaning
Noisy and difficult to control.
Example
The obstreperous students disrupted the class.
那些喧闹的学生打乱了课堂。
C1 adjective /klaɪˈmæktɪk/

climactic

高潮的
Meaning
Relating to the most exciting or important moment of something.
Example
The film ended with a climactic battle scene.
电影以一场高潮的战斗场景结束。
B1 noun /ˈkaʊnti/

county

县
Meaning
A territorial division within a country, typically a region with its own local government.
Example
She grew up in a small county in northern England.
她在英格兰北部的一个小县长大。
C1 verb /bɪˈɡɛt/

beget

导致 / 产生
Meaning
to bring about or give rise to; to father or produce
Example
Violence begets more violence.
暴力会引发更多的暴力。
B2 verb /pərˈsiːvd/

perceived

幸福
Meaning
to become aware of something through the senses or the mind; to understand or interpret
Example
She perceived a hint of sadness in his voice.
当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
A2 pronoun /aʊərˈsɛlvz/

ourselves

我们自己
Meaning
used by the speaker to refer to themselves and one or more others as the object of the verb
Example
We should help ourselves before helping others.
我们应该在帮助他人之前先帮助自己。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈsɒlvənt/

insolvent

破产
Meaning
unable to pay debts owed
Example
The insolvent firm could not meet its financial obligations.
破产公司无法履行其财务义务。
B2 verb /ɪkˈskleɪm/

exclaim

呼喊
Meaning
to cry out suddenly in surprise, strong emotion, or excitement
Example
She exclaimed with joy when she saw the gift.
她看到礼物时高兴地叫了出来。
C2 noun /ɡriːn pəˈpaɪə/

Green Papaya

青木瓜
Meaning
unripe papaya fruit used as a vegetable in cooking, especially in Asian cuisine
Example
Green papaya salad is a popular dish in Thai cuisine.
青木瓜沙拉是泰国菜中一道受欢迎的菜肴。
C1 noun æmˈbɪvələns

ambivalence

矛盾心态
Meaning
Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something; uncertainty or confusion.
Example
She felt ambivalence about taking the job offer.
她在接受工作邀请时感到矛盾心态。
C2 verb /ˈvɪlɪfaɪ/

vilify

幸福
Meaning
to speak or write about someone in an abusive or disparaging manner
Example
The politician was vilified in the media for his controversial remarks.
当她收到奖项时，她无法隐藏自己的幸福。
C2 noun /kəˈpriːs/

caprice

反复无常
Meaning
a sudden, unpredictable change of mood or behavior
Example
She bought the expensive dress on a caprice.
她一时兴起买了那件昂贵的裙子。
C2 noun /ˈfɪli/

filly

小母马
Meaning
a young female horse
Example
The filly ran swiftly across the meadow.
这匹小母马在草地上跑得很快。
C1 noun /ˈiː.zi tʃeər/

Easy-chair

安乐椅
Meaning
a comfortable chair with arms and a back that reclines
Example
He relaxed in his favorite easy-chair after work.
他下班后在他最喜欢的安乐椅上放松。
B2 noun /ˈwɪd.oʊ/

Widow

寡妇
Meaning
a woman whose husband has died and who has not married again
Example
The widow received support from her family and community.
寡妇得到了她的家人和社区的支持。
B2 adverb /ˈfɜ:rst hænd/

First-hand

第一手; 直接
Meaning
directly experienced or obtained; from the original source
Example
I experienced the earthquake first-hand.
我亲身经历了地震。
C1 noun ˌriː.pɚˈkʌʃ.ənz

repercussions

后果
Meaning
The unintended consequences or effects of an action or event.
Example
The new policy had unintended repercussions on the economy.
新的政策对经济产生了意外的影响。
C2 adjective /ˌɛfəˈvɛsənt/

effervescent

充满活力
Meaning
Giving off bubbles; lively, enthusiastic, and full of energy.
Example
She had an effervescent personality that brightened every room.
她有着充满活力的个性，照亮了每个房间。
C1 adjective /ˈloʊli/

lowly

谦逊
Meaning
humble in status, position, or manner
Example
She rose from a lowly position to become the company's CEO.
她从一个低位上升成为了公司的首席执行官。
B1 adjective ˈʃɔːrt.tɜːrm

short-term

短期的
Meaning
Occurring over or involving a relatively short period of time.
Example
Investing in stocks can yield short-term profits.
投资股票可以带来短期收益。
C2 noun /ˈpɒl.iˌθi.ɪz.əm/

polytheism

多神教
Meaning
the belief in or worship of multiple gods
Example
Ancient Greeks practiced polytheism, worshiping gods like Zeus and Athena.
古希腊人实践多神教，崇拜像宙斯和雅典娜这样的神灵。
C1 noun /saɪð/

scythe

镰刀
Meaning
A tool with a long curved blade used for cutting grass or grain.
Example
The farmer sharpened his scythe before harvesting the wheat.
农民在收割小麦之前磨利了他的镰刀。
C2 adjective /əˌnækrəˈnɪstɪk/

anachronistic

时代错误的
Meaning
belonging to a period other than that being portrayed; old-fashioned or outdated
Example
His views on gender roles are considered anachronistic.
他关于性别角色的看法被认为是时代错误的。
B2 adjective /ˈkɔːstli/

costly

昂贵
Meaning
expensive or causing a lot of money, time, or effort
Example
Their mistake proved to be very costly for the company.
他们的错误证明对公司来说是非常昂贵的。
C1 adjective /ˈəʊnərəs/

onerous

繁重
Meaning
involving a great deal of effort, difficulty, or burden
Example
Fulfilling the contract proved to be an onerous task for the company.
履行合同对公司来说是一项繁重的任务。
B1 noun ˈpeɪʃəns

patience

耐心
Meaning
The capacity to accept or tolerate delay, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious
Example
Patience is essential when chasing big goals.
耐心对于追求大目标至关重要。
B1 verb /ɪɡˈzæm.ɪn/

examine

幸福
Meaning
to look at something carefully in order to understand it
Example
The doctor will examine the patient tomorrow.
当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
C1 adjective /dɪˈlæpɪˌdeɪtɪd/

dilapidated

破旧的
Meaning
Fallen into disrepair or ruin due to neglect or age.
Example
The family lived in a dilapidated house at the edge of town.
这个家庭住在城市边缘的一座破旧的房子里。
A1 noun /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/

thursday

星期四
Meaning
The fifth day of the week, following Wednesday and preceding Friday.
Example
We have a meeting scheduled for Thursday.
我们安排了星期四的会议。
C2 verb /əˈɡræn.daɪz/

aggrandize

扩大
Meaning
To increase the power, wealth, or importance of a person or entity.
Example
The politician tried to aggrandize himself through exaggerated claims.
政治家试图通过夸张的说法来扩大自己的权力。
C2 verb /rɔɪl/

roil

搅动
Meaning
to make a liquid muddy or disturbed; to cause agitation or disorder
Example
The constant protests roiled the city streets.
持续的抗议活动搅动了城市的街道。
B2 noun, verb /treɪs/

trace

痕迹
Meaning
a mark, object, or sign that shows the existence or development of something
Example
She traced the path of the river on the map.
她在地图上描绘了河流的路径。
A2 verb /ɪnˈvaɪt/

invite

邀请
Meaning
to ask someone to come to an event or to do something
Example
We should invite all our friends to the party.
我们应该邀请所有朋友参加聚会。
B1 noun /vəˈraɪəti/

Variety

多样性; 种类
Meaning
the quality of being different or diverse; a number of things of the same general class that are distinct in character or quality
Example
The restaurant offers a wide variety of international dishes.
这家餐厅提供种类繁多的国际菜肴。
C1 noun dɪˌzɝː.t̬ə.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

desertification

沙漠化
Meaning
The process by which fertile land becomes desert, typically as a result of drought, deforestation, or inappropriate agriculture.
Example
Deforestation accelerates desertification.
森林砍伐加速了沙漠化。
C2 adjective /eɪˈsɛptɪk/

aseptic

无菌的
Meaning
Free from contamination caused by harmful microorganisms; sterile.
Example
Surgeons must work in an aseptic environment to prevent infection.
外科医生必须在无菌环境中工作，以防止感染。