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C1 noun /ˈderˌdevəl/

daredevil

冒险者
Meaning
A person who enjoys doing dangerous or risky things.
Example
The stunt was performed by a famous daredevil.
这个特技是由一位著名的冒险者完成的。
C1 adjective /ˌkætəˈklɪzmɪk/

cataclysmic

灾难性的
Meaning
Relating to or denoting a violent natural event or upheaval.
Example
The war had cataclysmic effects on the nation's economy.
战争对该国经济产生了灾难性的影响。
C1 adjective /ˈspjʊəriəs/

spurious

虚假的 / 假冒的
Meaning
Not genuine, authentic, or true; false or fake.
Example
The report was based on spurious claims.
报告基于虚假的声明。
C1 noun /ˈdʒɪŋ.ɡəl/

Jingle

轻微的金属声，通常由金属物体相互碰撞产生；一首短小而吸引人的歌曲
Meaning
a light ringing sound such as that made by metal objects being shaken together; a short catchy song
Example
The jingle of keys could be heard as she walked down the hallway.
当她走过走廊时，钥匙的声音可以听到。
C1 verb /ˈmʌd.əl/

muddle

搞乱
Meaning
to mix things up in a confused way or to make a mess of something
Example
He muddled the papers and couldn’t find the report.
他把文件搞乱了，找不到报告。
C1 noun /ˈkɑːrdəməm/

Cardamom

豆蔻
Meaning
aromatic seeds from a plant in the ginger family, used as a spice
Example
The recipe calls for a pinch of ground cardamom.
食谱中需要一撮磨碎的豆蔻。
C1 verb /ˈæk.lɪ.meɪt/

acclimate

适应
Meaning
To adapt or become accustomed to a new environment or situation
Example
It takes time to acclimate to a new climate.
适应新气候需要时间。
C1 adjective /ˈplʌk.i/

plucky

勇敢
Meaning
having or showing courage and determination
Example
The plucky child rescued the kitten from the tree.
勇敢的孩子从树上救出了小猫。
C1 verb /ˈɛm.jʊˌleɪt/

emulate

模仿
Meaning
to imitate someone or something with the intent to equal or surpass
Example
Young athletes often emulate their idols.
年轻运动员常常模仿他们的偶像。
C1 noun /əˈrɪəz/

arrears

欠款
Meaning
Money that is owed and should have been paid earlier.
Example
She was months in arrears with her electricity bill.
她的电费账单已经拖欠了好几个月。
C1 noun /ˈpɒlɪɡɒn/

polygon

多边形
Meaning
a flat shape with three or more straight sides
Example
The artist drew a colorful polygon on the canvas.
艺术家在画布上画了一个五彩的多边形。
C1 noun /iːl/

Eel

鳗鱼
Meaning
a long, snake-like fish that lives in both fresh and salt water
Example
The electric eel can generate powerful electric shocks.
电鳗可以产生强大的电击。
C1 adjective /taɪˈtænɪk/

titanic

巨大的
Meaning
Of exceptional strength, size, or power.
Example
The company made titanic efforts to expand into new markets.
公司在开拓新市场时做出了巨大的努力。
C1 noun /ˈhiːdəˌnɪzəm/

hedonism

享乐主义
Meaning
The pursuit of pleasure and self-indulgence as the highest goal.
Example
The lifestyle of the rich is often criticized as pure hedonism.
富人的生活方式常被批评为纯粹的享乐主义。
C1 adjective /ˈraʊ.di/

Rowdy

吵闹的; 无序的; 破坏性的
Meaning
disorderly; unruly; noisy and disruptive
Example
The rowdy children were making too much noise.
吵闹的孩子们制造了太多噪音。
C1 verb /əˈfɪliˌeɪt/

affiliate

附属
Meaning
to officially attach or connect (a group or organization) to a larger body
Example
The school is affiliated with the local university.
学校与当地大学有合作关系。
C1 adjective /ɛsˈθɛtɪk/

esthetic

美学的
Meaning
Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.
Example
The building’s esthetic design attracted many visitors.
建筑的美学设计吸引了许多游客。
C1 noun ˌmɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən ˈstrætədʒiz

mitigation strategies

缓解策略
Meaning
Plans and actions designed to reduce the severity or impact of problems or risks.
Example
Governments must adopt mitigation strategies for climate change.
政府必须为气候变化采取缓解策略。
C1 noun /ˈpɔː.pəs/

Porpoise

海豚
Meaning
a small toothed whale with a low triangular dorsal fin and a blunt rounded snout
Example
The porpoise jumped gracefully out of the water.
海豚优雅地跃出水面。
C1 noun /ˈɡlædiˌeɪtər/

gladiator

角斗士
Meaning
A man trained to fight in public contests in ancient Rome.
Example
The gladiator fought bravely in the arena.
角斗士勇敢地在竞技场中作战。
C1 adjective /ˈdɔːr.mənt/

Dormant

不活跃; 睡着的; 暂时挂起的; 当前不活跃
Meaning
inactive; sleeping; temporarily suspended; not currently active
Example
The volcano has been dormant for over a century.
火山已经休眠了一个多世纪。
C1 verb /ˈbɑːrtər/

barter

Meaning
To exchange goods or services without using money.
Example
They bartered their crops for handmade tools.
C1 noun /rɪˈtriː.vəl/

retrieval

检索
Meaning
The process of getting something back, especially from storage or memory.
Example
The brain's retrieval system helps recall past experiences.
大脑的检索系统帮助回忆过去的经历。
C1 noun /ˈflæt.ər.i/

Flattery

恭维
Meaning
excessive and insincere praise, given especially to further one's own interests
Example
His constant flattery made everyone suspicious of his true motives.
他不断的恭维使大家怀疑他的真实动机。
C1 noun /rɪˈmɔːrs/

Remorse

懊悔
Meaning
deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed; bitter regret for something done
Example
He felt deep remorse for his actions.
他对自己的行为感到深深的懊悔。
C1 noun /ɪˌreɡjəˈlærɪti/

irregularity

不规则性
Meaning
lack of regularity or consistency; a deviation from what is normal, expected, or orderly
Example
The audit revealed several financial irregularities in the company’s records.
审计发现该公司的记录中存在多项财务不规则性。
C1 noun /ˈpæl.ə.tə.bəl miːt/

Palatable meat

美味的肉类
Meaning
Meat that is pleasant to taste; appetizing meat dish
Example
The chef prepared palatable meat dishes for the dinner party.
厨师为晚宴准备了美味的肉类菜肴。
C1 noun /səˈprɛʃən/

suppression

压制
Meaning
the act of forcibly stopping something or holding back feelings or actions
Example
The suppression of free speech led to protests.
言论自由的压制导致了抗议。
C1 noun /ˈziːnɪθ/

zenith

天顶
Meaning
The time at which something is most powerful or successful; the highest point.
Example
Her career reached its zenith in the late 1990s.
她的事业在1990年代末达到了天顶。
C1 verb /bruːd/

brood

Meaning
to think deeply about something that makes one unhappy; also, a group of young birds hatched at the same time
Example
He sat alone, brooding over his failures.
C1 noun /ˈpiː.kɒk ˈflaʊ.ər/

Peacock flower

孔雀花
Meaning
a tropical tree with bright orange and red flowers that resemble a peacock's tail
Example
The peacock flower tree blooms with stunning orange flowers in summer.
孔雀花树在夏季开着令人惊叹的橙色花朵。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkuːθ/

uncouth

粗鲁
Meaning
Lacking good manners, refinement, or grace; awkward or rough.
Example
His uncouth behavior shocked the guests at the party.
他粗鲁的行为让聚会上的客人感到震惊。
C1 noun ˌnæn.oʊ.tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒi

nanotechnology

纳米技术
Meaning
The branch of technology that deals with dimensions and tolerances of less than 100 nanometers.
Example
Nanotechnology is advancing medical treatments.
纳米技术正在推动医疗治疗的发展。
C1 adjective /ˈpoʊləraɪzd/

polarized

极化的
Meaning
divided into two sharply contrasting groups or opinions
Example
The debate polarized the community on the issue of climate change.
辩论使社区在气候变化问题上分裂。
C1 noun ˌmʌn.ɪ.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

monetization

将资产或服务转化为赚取金钱的方式
Meaning
Converting an asset or service into a way of earning money.
Example
YouTube allows content creators to earn money through monetization.
YouTube 允许内容创作者通过货币化赚取收入。
C1 noun /ˈæmfɪˌθiətər/

amphitheater

圆形剧场
Meaning
A large open circular or oval building with rising tiers of seats, used for public events.
Example
The concert was held in an ancient amphitheater.
音乐会在一个古老的圆形剧场举行。
C1 verb /ˈmɛdəl/

meddle

干涉与自己无关的事情
Meaning
to interfere in something that is not one's concern
Example
He always tries to meddle in other people’s business.
他总是试图干涉别人的事务。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈskjuːzəbl/

inexcusable

不可原谅的
Meaning
Too bad to be justified or overlooked; unforgivable.
Example
His rude behavior was inexcusable.
他的粗鲁行为是不可原谅的。
C1 verb /ˈsɛvər/

sever

切断，断绝关系
Meaning
to cut off or separate, especially by cutting; to end a connection or relationship
Example
He had to sever ties with the company after the dispute.
在争执之后，他不得不与公司断绝关系。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌbɛərz/

forebears

祖先
Meaning
Ancestors or people in previous generations from whom one is descended.
Example
We must honor the traditions of our forebears.
我们必须尊重我们祖先的传统。
C1 noun /dʒest/

Jest

玩笑; 笑话
Meaning
a thing said or done for amusement; a joke
Example
His comment was made in jest, not to offend anyone.
他的评论是开玩笑的，并不是为了冒犯任何人。
C1 noun /kənˈtentmənt/

contentment

满足感
Meaning
a state of happiness and satisfaction with what one has
Example
She felt a deep sense of contentment after helping others.
帮助他人之后，她感到深深的满足感。
C1 adjective /ˈspɛktrəl/

spectral

幽灵的
Meaning
Relating to a ghost or specter; ghostly. Also relating to a spectrum.
Example
The old mansion had a spectral atmosphere at night.
那座古老的宅邸晚上有一种幽灵般的氛围。
C1 noun /ˌænəsˈθetɪk/

anesthetic

麻醉剂
Meaning
A substance that causes loss of sensation or consciousness, especially used during surgery.
Example
The doctor administered a local anesthetic before stitching the wound.
医生在缝合伤口之前使用了局部麻醉剂。
C1 verb, noun /ˈmʌstər/

muster

聚集 / 集合勇气
Meaning
to gather people, especially soldiers; to summon courage or strength
Example
He mustered enough courage to face the challenge.
他积聚了足够的勇气来面对挑战。
C1 adjective /ˈsaɪt.ləs/

Sightless

盲目; 无视力
Meaning
unable to see; blind; lacking vision
Example
The sightless man navigated the street with his guide dog.
盲人带着他的导盲犬穿过街道。
C1 noun /oʊˈeɪ.sɪs/

Oasis

绿洲
Meaning
a fertile spot in a desert where water is found; a pleasant refuge
Example
The travelers found an oasis after days in the desert.
旅行者在沙漠中几天后找到了一个绿洲。
C1 adjective /ɪˈspeʃəl/

especial

特别
Meaning
Particularly remarkable or significant; distinguished from others
Example
This is an especial opportunity you should not miss.
这是一个你不应错过的特别机会。
C1 noun /ɪnˈtɛstɪn/

intestine

肠
Meaning
The part of the digestive system where food is digested and absorbed, extending from the stomach to the anus.
Example
The doctor explained how nutrients are absorbed in the small intestine.
医生解释了营养物质如何在小肠中被吸收。
C1 noun /ˌriː.əˈdʒʌst.mənt/

readjustment

Meaning
The act of changing or correcting something again to make it suitable or balanced.
Example
After moving to a new city, he went through a period of readjustment.
C1 noun ˌsæn.ɪ.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

sanitization

消毒
Meaning
The process of cleaning and disinfecting to eliminate germs and bacteria.
Example
Regular sanitization keeps appliances germ-free.
定期消毒保持设备无菌。
C1 verb /rɪˈtɑːrd/

retard

延迟 / 放慢
Meaning
to delay or slow down the progress of something
Example
Lack of funds may retard the development of the project.
资金不足可能会延缓项目的发展。
C1 adverb /ˈnɔːθwədz/

Northwards

向北
Meaning
towards the north; in a northerly direction
Example
The birds migrate northwards in spring.
鸟类在春天向北迁徙。
C1 noun /ˈdɪɡnɪˌtɛri/

dignitary

重要人物
Meaning
a person considered to be important because of high rank or office
Example
Several foreign dignitaries attended the state banquet.
几位外国重要人物出席了国宴。
C1 noun ˌtoʊ.kə.nɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

tokenization

将文本分解为较小的单位，如单词、短语或符号进行分析的过程。
Meaning
The process of breaking text into smaller units like words, phrases, or symbols for analysis.
Example
NLP uses tokenization to break text into smaller units.
NLP使用分词法将文本分解为更小的单位。
C1 noun /kənˈtɪn.ju.əns/

continuance

持续性
Meaning
the state of continuing or being prolonged; persistence
Example
The continuance of the project depended on securing additional funding.
项目的持续性依赖于确保额外的资金。
C1 noun /frɪˈvɒləti/

frivolity

轻浮
Meaning
Lack of seriousness; silly or trivial behavior.
Example
The teacher discouraged frivolity during the exam.
老师在考试期间阻止了轻浮行为。
C1 noun /rɪft/

rift

裂缝
Meaning
a serious break in a relationship; a split or crack
Example
A rift developed between the two friends after the argument.
争执后，两个朋友之间产生了裂缝。
C1 noun /ˈzɛnəˌfoʊb/

xenophobe

仇外者
Meaning
a person who dislikes or fears people from other countries or cultures
Example
The politician was criticized as a xenophobe due to his anti-immigrant policies.
由于他反移民的政策，这位政治家被批评为仇外者。
C1 noun /ˈkæviˌæt/

caveat

警告
Meaning
a warning or condition to be considered before taking action
Example
The proposal was accepted with one caveat.
该提案在附带警告的情况下被接受。
C1 noun /səbˈmɪtəl/

submittal

提交
Meaning
the act of submitting something, especially a document for consideration or approval
Example
The contractor sent the submittal to the client for approval.
承包商将提交给客户以供批准。
C1 verb /ˈʃʌdər/

shudder

颤抖
Meaning
to tremble or shake suddenly, often due to fear, cold, or strong emotion
Example
She shuddered at the thought of walking alone in the dark forest.
她在想到独自走在黑暗森林中的时候不禁颤抖。
C1 adjective ˈzɛləs

zealous

热心的
Meaning
Having or showing great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective; fervent.
Example
The zealous volunteers worked tirelessly for the cause.
热心的志愿者们为事业不知疲倦地工作。
C1 adjective /ˈkɔːrəl/

choral

与合唱团相关
Meaning
Relating to, written for, or performed by a choir or chorus.
Example
The church hosted a choral performance on Sunday.
教堂在周日举办了合唱表演。
C1 noun /ˈmeɪsən/

mason

泥瓦匠
Meaning
a person skilled in building with stone, brick, or concrete
Example
The mason carefully laid the bricks for the new house.
泥瓦匠小心地铺设了新房子的砖块。
C1 verb /rɪˈdiːm/

redeem

兑换
Meaning
to compensate for faults or mistakes; to exchange something for value
Example
He managed to redeem his reputation after the scandal.
他在丑闻后成功地挽回了自己的声誉。
C1 noun ˈdɪk.ʃən

diction

发音和词语选择
Meaning
The style of pronunciation and word choice in speaking or writing.
Example
A strong diction enhances communication skills.
强有力的发音增强了沟通技巧。
C1 adjective /prəˈvɒkətɪv/

provocative

挑衅的
Meaning
Intended to make people angry, excited, or interested.
Example
She wore a provocative dress to the party.
她穿了一件挑衅的衣服去参加派对。
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。
C1 adjective vəˈreɪ.ʃəs

voracious

贪吃的
Meaning
Having a very eager approach to an activity; wanting or devouring great quantities of food or having an insatiable appetite.
Example
He has a voracious appetite for knowledge.
他对知识有着贪吃的胃口。
C1 noun dɪˈsʌɪsɪvnɪs

decisiveness

决策能力
Meaning
The ability to make decisions quickly and effectively.
Example
His decisiveness during the crisis saved the company.
他在危机中的果断决策拯救了公司。
C1 noun /ˈiːɡətɪst/

egotist

自恋者
Meaning
A person who is excessively self-centered or talks too much about themselves.
Example
The egotist dominated the conversation by talking only about his own achievements.
这个自恋者在谈话中只谈论自己的成就。
C1 adjective /ˌfɪz.i.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

physiological

与身体功能和活动相关
Meaning
Relating to bodily functions and activities.
Example
Exercise improves physiological functions of the body.
运动改善身体的生理功能。
C1 adjective /ˈniːd.ləs/

Needless

不必要的
Meaning
unnecessary; not required; without purpose
Example
The argument was needless and could have been avoided.
这场争论是多余的，本来可以避免。
C1 noun /ˈnɑː.sɪ.sɪ.zəm/

narcissism

自恋
Meaning
Excessive interest in or admiration of oneself; extreme selfishness.
Example
His excessive narcissism made it difficult for him to empathize with others.
他的过度自恋让他很难同情他人。
C1 verb /ədˈmɒnɪʃ/

admonish

警告
Meaning
to warn or reprimand someone firmly; to advise or urge earnestly
Example
The teacher admonished the students for being late.
老师因为学生迟到而警告他们。
C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzɔːr.bɪ.tənt/

exorbitant

过高的
Meaning
Unreasonably high in price or cost; excessive.
Example
The hotel charged an exorbitant price for a basic room.
酒店为一个普通房间收取了过高的费用。
C1 noun səˌfɪs.tɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

sophistication

高度复杂性或精致的程度
Meaning
High level of complexity or refinement.
Example
The sophistication of modern AI technology is remarkable.
现代人工智能技术的复杂性令人惊叹。
C1 adjective /ˌkɒndɪˈsɛndɪŋ/

condescending

居高临下
Meaning
having or showing an attitude of patronizing superiority
Example
Her condescending tone upset her colleagues.
她居高临下的语气让她的同事感到不满。
C1 noun /kənˈsiːt/

conceit

自负
Meaning
excessive pride in oneself; vanity
Example
His conceit made him unpopular among his colleagues.
他的自负让他在同事中不受欢迎。
C1 noun /ˈælɪɡəri/

allegory

寓言
Meaning
a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, often moral or political
Example
The novel is an allegory of the struggle between good and evil.
这本小说是善与恶斗争的寓言。
C1 adjective /pɪˈkjuːniˌɛri/

pecuniary

财务的
Meaning
relating to money or financial matters
Example
They faced pecuniary difficulties after the business failed.
在生意失败后，他们面临着财务困难。
C1 adjective /ˈreɪ.si/

racy

刺激的
Meaning
Lively, entertaining, or slightly shocking (especially in a sexual way).
Example
The novel was full of racy dialogues.
这部小说充满了刺激的对话。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈfæləbl̩/

infallible

无懈可击
Meaning
incapable of making mistakes or being wrong
Example
Her judgment seemed infallible in matters of finance.
她的判断在财务问题上似乎无懈可击。
C1 adjective /təˈrɛstriəl/

terrestrial

陆生
Meaning
Relating to the Earth or land as opposed to the sea or air; living or growing on land.
Example
Humans are terrestrial beings who live on land.
人类是生活在陆地上的陆生生物。
C1 noun ˈprɛvələns

prevalence

普遍性
Meaning
The fact or condition of being widespread; the extent to which something exists or occurs
Example
The prevalence of aging issues requires immediate attention.
老龄化问题的普遍性需要立即关注。
C1 adjective /ˈlʌʃəs/

luscious

美味的
Meaning
deliciously sweet or rich; highly appealing to the senses
Example
She served a luscious chocolate cake.
她端上了一块美味的巧克力蛋糕。
C1 verb /hiːd/

heed

注意
Meaning
to pay attention to; to take notice of
Example
You should heed the teacher's advice.
你应该听从老师的建议。
C1 noun /ruːz/

Ruse

诡计; 计谋
Meaning
an action intended to deceive someone; a trick or stratagem
Example
The thief used a clever ruse to distract the guard.
小偷使用了一种巧妙的诡计来分散警卫的注意力。
C1 adjective /kənˈsɜːrtɪd/

concerted

协调的
Meaning
done with great effort, planned and performed together by multiple people
Example
The workers made a concerted effort to improve conditions.
工人们为改善条件做出了协调的努力。
C1 noun /rɪˈnaʊn/

Renown

声誉; 名声
Meaning
the condition of being known or talked about by many people; fame
Example
The scientist achieved international renown for her discoveries.
这位科学家因其发现而获得了国际声誉。
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。
C1 verb /aʊtˈwɪt/

outwit

智胜
Meaning
to defeat or gain an advantage over someone by being more clever or cunning
Example
The fox managed to outwit the hunters.
狐狸成功地智胜了猎人。
C1 verb /ˌrevəˈluːʃənaɪz/

revolutionize

革命化
Meaning
Change (something) radically or fundamentally.
Example
Artificial intelligence is set to revolutionize the healthcare sector.
人工智能准备革命化医疗行业。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnsərˈmaʊntəbl/

insurmountable

不可逾越
Meaning
Too great to be overcome.
Example
The explorers faced insurmountable odds in the desert.
探险者在沙漠中面对着无法逾越的困难。
C1 noun /ˈɒktɪv/

octave

Meaning
A series of eight musical notes, or the interval between one musical pitch and another with double its frequency.
Example
The singer's voice could easily reach the higher octave.
C1 verb /daʊs/

douse

扑灭 / 倒
Meaning
to pour liquid over; to extinguish a fire or light
Example
Firefighters doused the flames with water.
消防员用水扑灭了火焰。
C1 noun /ˈveɪpəraɪzər/

vaporizer

蒸发器
Meaning
a device that turns a liquid into vapor, often for inhalation
Example
She used a vaporizer to ease her cough.
她使用了一个蒸发器来缓解她的咳嗽。
C1 verb /ˌaʊtˈstrɪp/

outstrip

超越
Meaning
To go faster or do better than someone or something; to surpass.
Example
The company outstripped its competitors in sales last year.
公司在去年超越了它的竞争对手。
C1 verb /prɒd/

prod

推
Meaning
to poke or push someone or something with a finger, foot, or pointed object
Example
She prodded him in the arm to get his attention.
她用手肘轻轻推了推他，引起了他的注意。
C1 verb /ˈɡɑː.nər/

garner

收集
Meaning
To gather or collect, especially information, support, or approval.
Example
The politician garnered support from young voters.
政治家从年轻选民那里获得了支持。
C1 noun ɪˈveɪ.ʒən

evasion

逃避
Meaning
The practice of avoiding or escaping from something, especially responsibility or duty.
Example
His evasion of responsibilities frustrated his colleagues.
他逃避责任的行为使同事们感到沮丧。
C1 adjective ˈkrɪp.tɪk

cryptic

神秘的, 隐晦的, 模糊的
Meaning
Having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure; difficult to understand.
Example
The message was cryptic and hard to decipher.
消息是神秘的，很难解读。
C1 noun ˈaʊt.sɔːr.sɪŋ

outsourcing

外包
Meaning
The practice of having certain job functions done outside a company instead of having an in-house department or employee handle them.
Example
Many companies use outsourcing to reduce labor costs.
许多公司使用外包来降低劳动力成本。
C1 verb /dɪˈfɔːrm/

deform

变形
Meaning
to change the shape or form of something, especially in a way that makes it ugly or damaged; to distort
Example
The intense heat began to deform the plastic container.
高温开始使塑料容器变形。
C1 noun /ˈɒktəɡən/

octagon

八边形
Meaning
A polygon with eight sides and eight angles.
Example
The stop sign is shaped like an octagon.
停车标志呈八边形。
C1 adjective, noun /ˈɪnvəlɪd/ (adjective), /ɪnˈvælɪd/ (noun)

invalid

无效的
Meaning
Not valid; having no force or effect. Also refers to a person too weak or ill to care for themselves.
Example
The court declared the contract invalid.
法院宣布合同无效。
C1 verb /ɪnˈɡroʊs/

engross

专注
Meaning
to absorb all the attention or interest of someone
Example
She was so engrossed in the book that she forgot the time.
她如此专心读书，以至于忘记了时间。
C1 verb /skɪmp/

skimp

节省
Meaning
to use less of something than is necessary in order to save money or effort
Example
Don’t skimp on quality when buying a new laptop.
购买新笔记本时不要节省质量。
C1 adverb /ˈæm.ɪ.kə.bli/

Amicably

友好地
Meaning
in a friendly way without anger or resentment
Example
The divorce was settled amicably between both parties.
离婚在双方之间友好地解决了。
C1 noun /ˈɔr.ə.kəl/

Oracle

神谕
Meaning
a person regarded as a source of wise counsel; in ancient times, a priest or priestess acting as a medium
Example
The ancient Greeks consulted the oracle at Delphi.
古希腊人曾在德尔菲咨询神谕。
C1 noun ˈstræt.ə.sfɪər

stratosphere

平流层
Meaning
The layer of the earth's atmosphere above the troposphere, extending to about 50 km above the earth's surface.
Example
The stratosphere provides a unique environment.
平流层提供了一个独特的环境。
C1 noun /ˌpiːdiˈætrɪks/

pediatrics

儿科学
Meaning
the branch of medicine dealing with the health and medical care of children
Example
She decided to specialize in pediatrics after medical school.
她决定在医学学校后专攻儿科学。
C1 verb /ɪˈlɪsɪt/

elicit

引出
Meaning
To draw out a response, answer, or reaction from someone.
Example
The teacher’s question elicited thoughtful answers from the students.
老師的問題引發了學生的深思熟慮的回答。
C1 verb /ˈlɛvi/

levy

征收
Meaning
To impose or collect, especially a tax or fine.
Example
The government decided to levy a new tax on luxury goods.
政府决定对奢侈品征收新税。
C1 adjective /ɪˈvæljʊətɪv/

evaluative

评估的
Meaning
Relating to or involving evaluation or assessment.
Example
The evaluative phase of the project involves assessing its success.
项目的评估阶段包括评估其成功。
C1 adjective /ˈveɪɡrənt/

Vagrant

流浪; 无家可归
Meaning
wandering aimlessly; having no settled home
Example
The vagrant man was asking for food near the station.
流浪汉在车站附近乞讨食物。
C1 verb /ɪˈvɪkt/

evict

驱逐
Meaning
To expel someone from a property, usually by legal process.
Example
The landlord decided to evict the tenants for not paying rent.
房东决定因未支付租金而驱逐租户。
C1 noun /ˈɡæloʊz/

gallows

绞刑架
Meaning
A structure used for hanging criminals who have been sentenced to death.
Example
The criminal was led to the gallows at dawn.
罪犯在黎明时分被带到绞刑架。
C1 adjective, verb /ˈeɪlɪŋ/

ailing

生病的
Meaning
suffering from illness or poor health; experiencing problems or decline
Example
The ailing patient slowly began to recover after treatment.
生病的病人在治疗后慢慢开始康复。
C1 adjective /ˈmeɪkˌʃɪft/

makeshift

临时
Meaning
used as a temporary substitute; improvised
Example
They used boxes as a makeshift table.
他们用箱子作为临时桌子。