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C2 adjective /ˈdæpər/

dapper

整洁而时尚
Meaning
Neat, stylish, and well-dressed in appearance.
Example
He looked very dapper in his new suit.
他穿着新西装看起来非常整洁和时尚。
A2 adjective /ˈfæstɪst/

fastest

最快的
Meaning
moving or capable of moving at the highest speed
Example
Usain Bolt is the fastest runner in the world.
尤塞恩·博尔特是世界上跑得最快的运动员。
B2 noun /ɪnˈkwaɪəri/ or /ˈɪnkwəri/

inquiry

调查 / 查询
Meaning
An act of asking for information; an investigation into something.
Example
The committee launched an inquiry into the financial irregularities.
委员会启动了对金融不规范行为的调查。
C2 verb /sleɪk/

slake

解渴
Meaning
To satisfy thirst or desire.
Example
She drank cold water to slake her thirst.
她喝了冷水来解渴。
C1 noun /ˈpærəˌlɛlɪzəm/

parallelism

平行主义
Meaning
The state of being parallel or similar; in literature, the use of components in a sentence that are grammatically the same or similar in construction.
Example
The writer used parallelism to give rhythm to his prose.
作家使用平行主义为他的散文增添了节奏。
B2 verb /dɪˈsɛnd/

descend

Meaning
To move or fall downward; to come or go down from a higher place.
Example
The hikers descended the steep mountain path.
C1 verb /skrɔːl/

scrawl

匆忙地写
Meaning
to write or draw something quickly and carelessly, making it hard to read
Example
He scrawled his signature at the bottom of the page.
他在页面底部匆忙签上了自己的名字。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt ˈfrɛndli/

environment-friendly

环保
Meaning
Designed or produced in a way that causes minimal harm to the environment, often using sustainable materials and processes that reduce ecological impact.
Example
Environment-friendly products are designed to reduce ecological damage.
环保产品旨在减少生态损害。
C2 verb /ɡɔːk/

gawk

盯着看
Meaning
To stare openly and rudely.
Example
Tourists gawked at the celebrity walking down the street.
游客们在街上看到名人时盯着看。
B2 adjective /ˈplɔː.zə.bəl/

plausible

似乎合理或可能
Meaning
Seeming reasonable or probable; credible or believable.
Example
His excuse seemed plausible, but I had my doubts.
他的借口看起来似乎有道理，但我心存疑虑。
C1 adjective /ɪkˈstætɪk/

ecstatic

欣喜若狂
Meaning
Feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or excitement.
Example
The fans were ecstatic after their team won the championship.
球迷在他们的球队赢得冠军后欣喜若狂。
C1 noun /ˈlɔːriət/

laureate

获得者
Meaning
A person honored with an award for outstanding achievement in a field, especially the arts or sciences.
Example
The Nobel laureate gave an inspiring lecture on peace.
诺贝尔奖获得者就和平发表了激动人心的演讲。
C1 noun /pəˈlɪɡ.ə.mi/

Polygamy

一夫多妻制
Meaning
the practice of marrying multiple spouses at the same time
Example
Polygamy is illegal in many countries around the world.
一夫多妻制在世界许多国家是非法的。
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。
C1 noun /ˈstɪklər/

stickler

对规则严格的人
Meaning
a person who insists on a certain quality or standard of behavior
Example
He is a stickler for punctuality and never tolerates delays.
他非常严格地要求准时，从不容忍迟到。
C1 noun /ˈjuː.fə.mɪ.zəm/

euphemism

一种温和或间接的术语，用于代替被认为过于直接或严厉的词语
Meaning
A mild or indirect term substituted for one considered too harsh or direct; polite expression for something unpleasant.
Example
The phrase "passed away" is a euphemism for "died".
'已故' 是 '去世' 的委婉语。
C2 verb /kəˈdʒoʊl/

cajole

哄骗
Meaning
To persuade someone to do something by flattery or gentle urging.
Example
She managed to cajole her friend into joining the trip.
她成功地说服她的朋友加入这次旅行。
C2 noun /məˈlɪŋɡərər/

malingerer

装病的人
Meaning
a person who pretends to be sick to avoid duty or work
Example
The manager suspected that John was a malingerer.
经理怀疑约翰是一个装病的人。
A1 noun /ˈdɔː.tər/

Daughter

女儿
Meaning
a female offspring; a young woman in relation to her parents
Example
Their daughter graduated from medical school with top honors.
她的女儿以优异的成绩从医学院毕业。
C1 verb /ˌpoʊstˈdeɪt/

postdate

后置日期
Meaning
To assign a date later than the actual date to a document or event.
Example
She postdated the check to next month.
她把支票的日期改为下个月。
B2 verb /ˈbjuːtɪfaɪ/

beautify

美化
Meaning
to make something more beautiful or attractive
Example
The city plans to beautify the old park with trees and lights.
这座城市计划用树木和灯光美化旧公园。
C1 noun /faɪˈnælɪti/

finality

最终性
Meaning
the quality of being final or irreversible; a sense of conclusiveness
Example
The judge's decision gave the case a sense of finality.
法官的决定赋予案件一种最终性的感觉。
A2 verb /heɪt/

hate

讨厌
Meaning
to feel intense dislike or aversion for someone or something
Example
I hate waiting in long lines.
我讨厌在长队里等待。
C1 verb /ɪmˈbrɔɪl/

embroil

卷入
Meaning
to involve someone deeply in a conflict, argument, or difficult situation
Example
The politician was embroiled in a major corruption scandal.
政治家卷入了一起重大腐败丑闻。
A2 noun /hɒt drɪŋk/

Hot-drink

热饮
Meaning
a warm or heated beverage consumed for refreshment or comfort
Example
I prefer a hot drink like tea or coffee in the morning.
我喜欢早上喝一杯热饮，如茶或咖啡。
B2 adverb /ˈdɪmli/

dimly

昏暗
Meaning
in a faint or unclear way; with little light
Example
The room was dimly lit by a single candle.
房间被一根蜡烛微弱地照亮。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkæni/

uncanny

不可思议
Meaning
Strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way.
Example
She has an uncanny ability to predict the future.
她有一种不可思议的能力来预测未来。
C2 noun /ˌæfɛkˈteɪʃən/

affectation

Meaning
an unnatural behavior or speech intended to impress others
Example
Her British accent was just an affectation to sound sophisticated.
B2 noun/verb /pɜːrk/

perk

福利
Meaning
A benefit or advantage associated with a job; or to become more lively or cheerful.
Example
One of the perks of working here is free lunch every Friday.
在这里工作的一项福利是每周五免费午餐。
C1 verb ɪˈnɔː.ɡjə.reɪ.tɪd

inaugurated

开幕
Meaning
Begin or introduce (a system, policy, or period) formally.
Example
The organization was inaugurated officially.
该组织已正式开幕。
B1 noun /ˈpɪkʌp/

pickup

有开放式车厢的小卡车; 收集或改进某物的行为
Meaning
a small truck with an open back; the act of collecting or improving something
Example
The company scheduled a pickup for the returned goods.
公司为退还的货物安排了取货。
B1 adjective ˈkʌltʃərəl

cultural

文化的
Meaning
Relating to the arts and to intellectual achievements.
Example
Schools organize cultural programs to honor Victory Day.
学校组织文化活动来纪念胜利日。
C1 adjective /ˈɪɡ.ni.əs/

igneous

火成
Meaning
Formed through the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.
Example
Granite is an igneous rock commonly used in construction.
花岗岩是一种常用于建筑的火成岩。
C1 noun /ˈɒptɪks/

optics

光学
Meaning
The branch of physics dealing with light and vision.
Example
She studied optics to understand how lenses work.
她学习了光学，以了解镜头是如何工作的。
A1 verb /θɪŋk/

think

思考
Meaning
to have thoughts or ideas; to use your mind to consider something
Example
I think this is a good idea.
我认为这是一个好主意。
B2 verb əˈlaɪn.ɪŋ

aligning

对齐
Meaning
Placing or arranging things in a straight line or in correct relative positions.
Example
Aligning education with global standards is vital.
将教育与全球标准对齐是至关重要的。
C2 noun, verb /ˈæseɪ/

assay

分析
Meaning
To test or analyze the quality, purity, or content of a substance; the act of such testing.
Example
The scientists assayed the mineral sample for gold content.
科学家们对矿石样本进行了金含量测试。
C2 verb /dɪˈspɔɪl/

despoil

掠夺
Meaning
To steal or violently remove valuable possessions from a place.
Example
The invaders despoiled the village during the war.
入侵者在战争期间掠夺了村庄。
C1 verb /reɪv/

rave

赞扬
Meaning
to speak or write about something with great enthusiasm or admiration
Example
Critics rave about the new movie.
评论家们对新电影赞不绝口。
A2 noun /ˈfɑː.loʊ.ɪŋ/

following

追随者
Meaning
a group of supporters or people who admire something or someone
Example
The singer has a large following around the world.
这位歌手在全世界有很多追随者。
C1 noun /ˈtem.pɚ.əns/

temperance

节制
Meaning
Moderation in action, thought, or feeling; restraint.
Example
Temperance is essential for a balanced life.
节制对保持平衡的生活至关重要。
A2 adjective /ˈhelp.fəl/

Helpful

有帮助的; 有益的
Meaning
giving or providing assistance; useful; beneficial
Example
She was very helpful in organizing the event.
她在组织活动中非常有帮助。
C1 adjective /dɪˈsɜːrnɪŋ/

discerning

有洞察力的
Meaning
having good judgment or insight; able to distinguish well
Example
He is a discerning reader who notices subtle details.
他是一个有洞察力的读者，能注意到细微的细节。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrdʒəri/

forgery

伪造
Meaning
the crime of making fake documents, money, or artworks
Example
The bank detected a forgery in the signature on the cheque.
银行发现支票签名上的伪造。
C1 noun stɔːrm ɪnˌtensɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

storm intensification

风暴加强
Meaning
The process by which storms become stronger and more severe in intensity.
Example
Storm intensification is linked to climate change.
风暴加强与气候变化有关。
C2 verb /ˈærəˌɡeɪt/

arrogate

不正当地索取
Meaning
To claim or take something without justification.
Example
The dictator arrogated all powers to himself.
独裁者不正当地把所有权力据为己有。
C1 adjective /vɪnˈdɪk.tɪv/

Vindictive

复仇心强的
Meaning
having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge
Example
His vindictive behavior towards his former colleagues was unprofessional.
他对前同事的复仇心态非常不专业。
A2 verb /ˈkænsəl/

cancel

取消
Meaning
to decide that something planned will not take place
Example
The flight was canceled due to heavy rain.
航班因大雨被取消。
C2 noun /meɪndʒ/

mange

疥癣
Meaning
a skin disease in animals caused by parasitic mites, leading to hair loss and sores
Example
The stray dog was suffering from mange.
流浪狗正在忍受疥癣。
B2 noun /ˈtæksˌpeɪər/

taxpayer

纳税人
Meaning
a person who pays tax to the government
Example
The taxpayers' money is used to fund public services.
纳税人的钱被用于资助公共服务。
C1 adjective /ˌsækrɪˈfɪʃəl/

sacrificial

祭献的
Meaning
Relating to or involving sacrifice.
Example
The lamb was used as a sacrificial offering in the ritual.
这只羊在仪式中被用作祭献的礼物。
C1 noun /nɑːrˈkɒtɪk/

narcotic

麻醉品
Meaning
A drug that dulls the senses and relieves pain, often causing sleep and sometimes addiction.
Example
The police seized a large amount of narcotic substances.
警察查获了一大批麻醉品。
B2 adjective /ˈprɛsɪŋ/

pressing

紧急
Meaning
Requiring immediate attention or urgent action.
Example
The manager had to deal with several pressing issues at once.
经理必须同时处理几个紧急问题。
C2 noun /ˈlɪŋ.ɡoʊ/

lingo

专业术语
Meaning
Specialized or informal language used by a particular group that is often difficult for outsiders to understand.
Example
The manual was written in technical lingo that confused the new employees.
手册是用技术术语写的，让新员工感到困惑。
B2 noun /ˈlɒk.ɪt/

Locket

项链坠子
Meaning
a small ornamental case, typically made of gold or silver, worn on a chain around the neck
Example
She kept her grandmother's photo in the locket.
她把祖母的照片放在了项链坠子里。
A2 adjective /ˈsep.ər.ət/

Separate

分开; 独立; 单独; 分离
Meaning
distinct; not connected; individual; apart
Example
Please keep your personal and professional lives separate.
请保持您的个人和职业生活分开。
C1 noun /ˌsaɪkoʊˈθɛrəpi/

psychotherapy

心理治疗
Meaning
The treatment of mental disorder by psychological rather than medical means.
Example
She attended weekly psychotherapy sessions to cope with her anxiety.
她参加了每周的心理治疗会议，以应对她的焦虑。
B1 noun /prəˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/

pronunciation

发音
Meaning
the way a word or language is spoken; the act or result of pronouncing words
Example
Her pronunciation of French words has improved significantly.
她的法语单词发音有了很大提高。
B2 noun /ˌɔː.ri.enˈteɪ.ʃən/

orientation

定向
Meaning
the process of becoming familiar with a new situation or environment
Example
The company provides an orientation for all new employees.
公司为所有新员工提供定向培训。
A2 verb /ˈstɑːtɪŋ/

starting

开始
Meaning
beginning to do or experience something
Example
She is starting a new job next week.
她下周开始一份新工作。
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 ˌɔː.təˈmeɪ.ʃən

automation

自动化
Meaning
Replacing manual work with machines or software.
Example
Automation increases efficiency and reduces errors in production.
自动化提高了生产效率，并减少了生产中的错误。
B2 adverb /sɪˈvɪərli/

severely

严重地
Meaning
to a great degree; very seriously or harshly
Example
The patient was severely injured in the accident.
患者在事故中受了重伤。
B1 adverb /ɛtˈsɛtərə/

etcetera

等等
Meaning
used at the end of a list to indicate that other similar items are included
Example
She bought apples, oranges, bananas, etcetera from the market.
她从市场买了苹果、橙子、香蕉等等。
C2 noun /bɛk/

beck

召唤手势 / 小溪
Meaning
a gesture of beckoning; a small stream or brook (chiefly Northern English)
Example
The servant came at his master's beck and call.
仆人应主人召唤立即到来。
C1 noun /əˈsɛsər/

assessor

评估员
Meaning
a person who evaluates or estimates the nature, ability, or quality of something
Example
An external assessor reviewed the project report.
一位外部评估员审查了项目报告。
C1 noun /daɪˈsɛkʃən/

dissection

解剖
Meaning
the act of cutting apart or analyzing something in detail, especially a body or structure
Example
The dissection of the specimen revealed important details about its structure.
样本的解剖揭示了关于其结构的重要细节。
C1 adjective /ˌsaɪkəˈpæθɪk/

psychopathic

精神病的
Meaning
Relating to or affected by psychopathy; showing chronic mental disorder with abnormal or violent behavior.
Example
The film portrayed a psychopathic killer with no sense of empathy.
电影描绘了一个没有同情心的精神病杀手。
A2 noun /klaʊd/

Cloud

云
Meaning
a visible mass of condensed water vapour floating in the atmosphere above the ground
Example
Dark clouds gathered before the storm.
暴风雨前，黑云聚集。
C1 adjective /ˈsliːzi/

sleazy

低级的, 肮脏的, 或质量差的
Meaning
morally low, dirty, or cheap in quality
Example
He avoided the sleazy nightclub downtown.
他避免了市中心的低级夜店。
B1 noun /ˈstætʃuː/

Statue

一种三维艺术作品，通常由石头、金属或木材制成
Meaning
a three-dimensional work of art, typically made of stone, metal, or wood
Example
The statue of liberty is a famous landmark in New York.
自由女神像是纽约的一个著名地标。
C2 noun /nɪt/

nit

虱子卵
Meaning
The egg or young form of a louse or other parasitic insect.
Example
The teacher noticed nits in the child’s hair.
老师发现了孩子头发里的虱子卵。
B2 verb ɪmˈpaʊərɪŋ

empowering

授权
Meaning
Giving someone the authority or power to do something; making someone stronger and more confident.
Example
Empowering children can lead to societal progress.
授权儿童可以促进社会进步。
A2 noun /bɔːrd/

board

Meaning
a flat, thin, rectangular piece of material such as wood; also a group of people managing an organization
Example
The board decided to increase the budget.
B2 noun /bɪzˈnɛs sʌˈsɛs/

business success

商业成功
Meaning
The achievement of desired outcomes in business operations, typically measured by profitability, growth, and sustainability.
Example
Innovation drives business success.
创新推动商业成功。
B2 noun /prækˈtɪʃ.ən.ər/

practitioner

从业者
Meaning
a person actively engaged in a profession, especially medicine or law
Example
She is a skilled medical practitioner.
她是一位合格的医学从业者。
C1 adjective /ˈpɪər.ləs/

Peerless

无与伦比的; 独一无二的; 无竞争对手的
Meaning
unequaled; having no match or equal; without rival
Example
Her peerless beauty captivated everyone.
她无与伦比的美丽吸引了所有人。
C2 noun /ˈɒlɪv bɑːb/

Olive barb

橄榄鲃
Meaning
A small freshwater fish with olive-colored body and barbels
Example
The olive barb is commonly found in South Asian rivers.
橄榄鲃常见于南亚的河流中。
C1 adjective /ˌfʊl ˈbɒd.id/

full-bodied

口感浓烈
Meaning
Having a strong, rich, and robust quality, especially of wine, coffee, or voice.
Example
He prefers a full-bodied red wine with his dinner.
他喜欢与晚餐搭配的口感浓烈的红酒。
C2 noun /ˈsɪŋkrəˌnɪzəm/

synchronism

同步
Meaning
The simultaneous occurrence of events or actions.
Example
The synchronism of the dancers' movements amazed the audience.
舞者动作的同步让观众感到惊讶。
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 noun /kəmˈplɛksɪti/

complexity

复杂性
Meaning
The state of being complex; intricacy.
Example
The complexity of the problem required a team of experts.
问题的复杂性要求一支专家团队。
C1 noun /kuː/

coup

政变
Meaning
a sudden, decisive action that brings about a change, especially in government
Example
The military staged a coup to overthrow the existing regime.
军队发动了一次政变，推翻了现有政权。
B2 adverb /ɪkˈstɜrnəli/

externally

外部地
Meaning
in a way that relates to the outer surface or outside appearance
Example
The building appeared externally modern, but inside it was quite old-fashioned.
这栋建筑外部看起来很现代，但里面相当老式。
B1 noun ˈklaɪ.mət tʃeɪndʒ

climate change

气候变化
Meaning
A change in global or regional climate patterns, attributed largely to the increased levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide produced by the use of fossil fuels.
Example
Climate change is causing more natural disasters.
气候变化正在引发更多自然灾害。
C1 verb /daɪˈvɛst/

divest

Meaning
to strip away possessions, rights, or assets; to rid oneself of
Example
The company decided to divest its unprofitable division.
B2 noun /dɪˌskrɪm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Discrimination

歧视; 不公正待遇; 偏见
Meaning
the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people; recognition of difference
Example
The company was sued for racial discrimination in their hiring practices.
该公司因其招聘中存在种族歧视而被起诉。
B2 verb /ɪˈvoʊk/

evoke

唤起
Meaning
to bring a feeling, memory, or image into the mind
Example
The old song evoked memories of her childhood.
那首老歌唤起了她童年的回忆。
C1 noun /ˈoʊvərˌsiːər/

overseer

监督员
Meaning
a person who supervises work or workers; a manager
Example
The overseer made sure the workers followed safety rules.
监督员确保工人遵守安全规则。
B2 noun /ˈmeɪnˌlænd/

mainland

Meaning
the principal landmass of a country or continent, as opposed to the surrounding islands
Example
The mainland of Australia is home to most of its population.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈflæməbəl/

Inflammable

易燃; 可燃
Meaning
easily set on fire; flammable; combustible
Example
The inflammable material caught fire quickly.
易燃材料很快着火了。
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。
B1 noun /ˈdaɪ.mənd/

Diamond

钻石
Meaning
a precious stone that is extremely hard and brilliant when cut
Example
She wore a diamond ring on her finger.
她把钻石戒指戴在手指上。
B1 noun /ˈθɪr.i/

Theory

理论
Meaning
a supposition or system of ideas intended to explain something
Example
Einstein's theory of relativity revolutionized physics.
爱因斯坦的相对论理论彻底改变了物理学。
C1 noun /ˈneɪ.vəl/

Navel

肚脐
Meaning
the small hollow in the center of the stomach where the umbilical cord was attached
Example
The baby's navel cord fell off after a week.
婴儿的脐带一周后掉了。
C1 verb /ˌrɛzəˈrɛkt/

resurrect

复活
Meaning
To bring back to life or revive something from the past.
Example
The director decided to resurrect the old play for a new audience.
导演决定让旧剧本为新的观众复活。
A1 verb /mʌst/

must

必须
Meaning
to be required or obligated to
Example
You must complete your homework before you go out.
你必须完成作业，然后才能出去。
B1 noun /ɛr pəˈluːʃən/

air pollution

空气污染
Meaning
The presence of harmful or poisonous substances in the air, typically caused by industrial processes, vehicle emissions, or other human activities.
Example
Air pollution from factories led to the first environmental movement.
工厂的空气污染导致了第一个环境运动的出现。
B2 noun /joʊlk/

Yolk

蛋黄
Meaning
the yellow internal part of a bird's egg, especially a hen's egg, which is rich in protein and fat
Example
She separated the egg white from the yolk.
她将蛋清与蛋黄分开。
C2 adjective /dɪˈlɛktəbl̩/

delectable

美味的
Meaning
delicious or highly enjoyable
Example
The restaurant served a delectable meal.
餐厅提供了一顿美味的饭菜。
C2 adjective /ˌɪntəˈrɒɡətəri/

interrogatory

询问的
Meaning
expressed in the form of a question; relating to questioning
Example
The lawyer’s interrogatory tone made the witness uncomfortable.
律师的询问语气让证人感到不舒服。
C1 verb /weɪn/

wane

减少
Meaning
To decrease gradually in power, intensity, or size.
Example
The moon wanes after the full moon night.
月亮在满月之夜后开始减退。
C1 verb /ˈθiːəraɪz/

theorize

理论化
Meaning
To form a theory or set of ideas to explain something.
Example
Scientists often theorize about the origins of the universe.
科学家们经常推测宇宙的起源。
C1 verb /ɪnˈvælɪdeɪt/

invalidate

使无效
Meaning
To make something not valid or legally acceptable.
Example
The new evidence may invalidate the previous ruling.
新证据可能使之前的裁决无效。
C1 verb, noun /ˈbreɪnˌwɒʃ/

brainwash

洗脑
Meaning
to manipulate someone into adopting certain beliefs by repeated pressure or propaganda; the act or process of such manipulation
Example
The group tried to brainwash new members with constant propaganda.
这个组织试图给新成员洗脑。
C1 verb /ɡloʊt/

gloat

幸灾乐祸
Meaning
To take pleasure in someone else's misfortune or to show smug satisfaction.
Example
He couldn't help but gloat over his rival's failure.
他忍不住对竞争对手的失败感到幸灾乐祸。
B2 verb /prəˈkleɪm/

proclaim

宣布
Meaning
to announce something publicly or officially, especially something important
Example
The president proclaimed a national day of mourning.
总统宣布了一个全国的哀悼日。
A2 noun /ˈdɑrk.nəs/

Darkness

黑暗; 无知;
Meaning
the partial or total absence of light; wickedness or evil; ignorance or lack of knowledge
Example
The power outage plunged the entire city into darkness.
停电使整个城市陷入了黑暗。
B1 adjective /ˌoʊld ˈfæʃənd/

old-fashioned

过时的
Meaning
not modern; belonging to an earlier time
Example
He still wears an old-fashioned hat.
他仍然戴着一顶过时的帽子。
B1 noun /ˈneɪvi/

Navy

海军
Meaning
the branch of armed forces that conducts military operations at sea
Example
He joined the navy after graduating from college.
他在大学毕业后加入了海军。
A2 noun /pərˈmɪʃən/

permission

许可
Meaning
the action of allowing or granting consent
Example
You need permission to enter the restricted area.
你需要许可才能进入限制区域。
A2 modal verb /ɔːt/

ought

应该
Meaning
Used to indicate duty, correctness, or moral obligation.
Example
You ought to respect your elders.
你应该尊重长辈。
C2 adjective /ˌɪɡ.nəˈmɪn.i.əs/

ignominious

可耻的
Meaning
Marked by shame, disgrace, or humiliation.
Example
The team suffered an ignominious defeat in the finals.
队伍在决赛中遭遇了可耻的失败。
C2 noun /ˌsɜːrkəmləˈkjuːʃn/

circumlocution

拐弯抹角
Meaning
the use of many words when fewer would do, especially to avoid stating something directly
Example
The politician's speech was filled with circumlocution.
政治家的演讲充满了拐弯抹角。
C1 verb /ˈwɪtl/

whittle

Meaning
to carve or shape something by cutting off small pieces; to gradually reduce
Example
He spent the afternoon whittling a piece of wood into a toy.
C1 noun /məˈtɜːrnəti/

Maternity

母性
Meaning
The state of being a mother; motherhood
Example
The hospital has an excellent maternity ward for new mothers.
医院为新妈妈提供了一个优秀的产科病房。
B2 adjective /ˈrest.ləs/

Restless

焦虑不安
Meaning
unable to rest or relax; constantly moving or fidgeting
Example
The child was restless during the long car journey.
孩子在长时间的车程中坐立不安。
B1 noun /ˈlaɪ.kɪŋ/

Liking

喜好; 爱好; 偏爱
Meaning
a feeling of regard or fondness; a preference or taste for something
Example
She has developed a liking for classical music.
她对古典音乐产生了喜好。
C1 adjective /ˈwer.i/

Wary

谨慎的; 提防的
Meaning
cautious; careful to avoid danger or problems
Example
She was wary of strangers approaching her at night.
她对晚上接近她的陌生人保持警惕。
A1 noun, numeral /ˈhʌndrəd/

hundred

一百
Meaning
the number 100
Example
There are a hundred students in the hall.
大厅里有一百个学生。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈdɔːrnd/

unadorned

简单的，未装饰的
Meaning
Plain and simple; not decorated.
Example
The room was unadorned, with only a table and a chair.
房间简单，只有一张桌子和一把椅子。