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。

B2 adverb /ɪˈməʊʃənəli/

emotionally

情感上

Meaning

in a way that relates to a person's feelings or emotions

Example

She became emotionally attached to her pet.

她变得情感上依赖她的宠物。

C2 noun /ˈwɪndbæɡ/

windbag

话多的人

Meaning

a person who talks too much, especially in a boring or boastful way

Example

Everyone avoided the windbag at the party because he never let anyone else speak.

大家在聚会上避免接近那个话多的人，因为他从不让别人说话。

C2 noun /leɪð/

lathe

车床

Meaning

A machine for shaping wood, metal, or other material by rotating it against a cutting tool.

Example

The carpenter used a lathe to shape the wooden bowl.

木匠使用车床来塑形木碗。

C2 noun /ˈɒkjʊlɪst/

oculist

眼科医生

Meaning

An old-fashioned term for an eye doctor or ophthalmologist.

Example

The village oculist was known for treating various eye diseases.

村里的眼科医生以治疗各种眼病而闻名。

B1 noun /ˈtʃɛərmən/

chairman

幸福

Meaning

the leader or head of a meeting, committee, or organization

Example

The chairman opened the meeting with a short speech.

当她获得奖项时，她无法隐藏自己的幸福。

B2 noun prɪˈsɪʒ.ən

precision

精确度

Meaning

The quality of being exact and accurate.

Example

High precision instruments are used in surgery.

在手术中使用高精度仪器。

C1 noun ˌæp.əˈreɪ.təs

apparatus

设备

Meaning

The technical equipment or machinery needed for a particular activity or purpose.

Example

The apparatus was designed to be eco-friendly.

该设备设计为环保型。

B2 verb dɪˈtɪrɪəˌreɪts

deteriorates

恶化

Meaning

To become progressively worse; to decline in quality, condition, or strength.

Example

The quality of air deteriorates due to pollution.

因污染，空气质量正在恶化。

B1 adverb /ˈprɒpərli/

properly

正确地

Meaning

in the correct or suitable manner

Example

He performed the task properly to avoid mistakes.

他为了避免错误，正确地完成了任务。

C1 noun /bruːˈtæləti/

brutality

残暴

Meaning

extreme cruelty or violence; savage or inhumane treatment

Example

The brutality of the attack shocked the entire community.

这次攻击的残暴震惊了整个社区。

C1 verb /ɔːˈθɛntɪkeɪt/

authenticate

认证

Meaning

To prove or show that something is genuine or true.

Example

The bank uses advanced technology to authenticate online transactions.

银行使用先进的技术来认证在线交易。

C2 noun /ˈfʌŋkʃəˌnɛri/

functionary

职员

Meaning

a person who has official duties in an organization, especially one with little authority

Example

The minor functionary was responsible for filing reports.

次要的职员负责提交报告。

A2 verb /dəˈrɛkt/ or /daɪˈrɛkt/

direct

指导

Meaning

to manage or control the course of something; to give instructions

Example

She directed the team to complete the project on time.

她指示团队按时完成项目。

B2 verb /piːp/

peep

偷看

Meaning

to look quickly or secretly; to make a short high sound

Example

The child tried to peep through the keyhole.

孩子试图透过钥匙孔窥视。

B1 adjective /ˈɜːrdʒənt/

Urgent

紧急

Meaning

requiring immediate action or attention; pressing

Example

The patient needs urgent medical attention.

病人需要紧急医疗照顾。

C1 verb /hjuːˈmɪlieɪt/

humiliate

侮辱

Meaning

to make someone feel ashamed or foolish by injuring their dignity

Example

He was humiliated by his public failure.

他因公共失败而感到羞辱。

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。

B1 noun ˌɔː.ɡən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃənz

organizations

组织

Meaning

Organized groups of people with a particular purpose

Example

Organizations play a key role in policymaking.

组织在政策制定中发挥着重要作用。

A2 verb /ɪkˈspres/

express

表达

Meaning

to show or make known a feeling, thought, or opinion

Example

She expressed her gratitude for the help she received.

她表达了对收到帮助的感激之情。

C2 noun əˌmæl.ɡəˈmeɪ.ʃən

amalgamation

融合, 合并, 综合

Meaning

The action, process, or result of combining or uniting.

Example

The amalgamation of AI and big data is transforming industries.

人工智能和大数据的融合正在改变行业。

C1 adjective ɪnˈkʌm.bənt

incumbent

有义务的

Meaning

necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility.

Example

It is incumbent upon all citizens to obey the law.

所有公民都有义务遵守法律。

C1 verb /ˈdɪsləkeɪt/

dislocate

脱臼

Meaning

To disturb the normal position of something, especially a joint in the body.

Example

He dislocated his shoulder while playing football.

他在踢足球时脱臼了肩膀。

A2 noun /ˈæl.fə.bɛt/

alphabet

字母表

Meaning

a set of letters or symbols in a fixed order used to represent the sounds of a language

Example

Children usually learn the alphabet before learning to read words.

孩子们通常在学习阅读单词之前先学习字母表。

B2 noun /pərˈspek.tɪv/

Perspective

视角

Meaning

a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view; the art of representing three-dimensional objects

Example

From his perspective, the decision was completely wrong.

从他的角度看，这个决定完全错误。

C2 verb /bɪˈleɪ/

belay

固定绳索

Meaning

to secure a rope by winding it around an object; to stop or cancel an order (nautical/military use)

Example

The climber asked his partner to belay the rope tightly.

攀岩者要求他的搭档紧紧地固定绳索。

C2 adjective /ˈæmbjələˌtɔːri/

ambulatory

门诊病人

Meaning

Relating to or able to walk; relating to outpatient medical care.

Example

The patient is ambulatory and does not require bed rest.

病人是门诊患者，不需要卧床休息。

B2 noun /ɪkˈskɜː.ʃən/

Excursion

短途旅行；旅游

Meaning

a short journey or trip, especially one engaged in as a leisure activity

Example

The school organized an excursion to the science museum for all students.

学校为所有学生组织了去科学博物馆的短途旅行。

B1 verb /əˈrɛst/

arrest

逮捕

Meaning

to catch and hold by legal authority; to stop suddenly

Example

The police will arrest the suspect tomorrow.

警察明天会逮捕嫌疑人。

B2 noun /stɪŋk/

Stink

臭味; 恶臭

Meaning

a strong unpleasant smell; bad odor

Example

The garbage created a terrible stink in the kitchen.

垃圾在厨房里产生了可怕的臭味。

A2 noun /paɪ/

Pie

派

Meaning

a baked dish of fruit, meat, or vegetables, typically with a top and base of pastry

Example

My grandmother makes the best apple pie in town.

我的祖母做了城里最好的苹果派。

A2 adverb /fɔːrˈɛvər/

forever

永远

Meaning

For all future time; for always.

Example

She promised to love him forever.

她承诺永远爱他。

B2 noun /ˈɔːltər/

Altar

祭坛

Meaning

a raised structure on which offerings or sacrifices are made to a deity

Example

The bride and groom stood before the altar during the ceremony.

新郎和新娘在仪式中站在祭坛前。

A2 noun /ˈzi.brə/

Zebra

斑马

Meaning

an African animal like a horse with black and white stripes

Example

The zebra ran across the African savanna with its herd.

斑马和它的群体在非洲草原上奔跑。

A2 noun /ˈkɑr.pɪt/

Carpet

地毯

Meaning

a floor covering made from thick woven fabric

Example

The Persian carpet in the living room was a family heirloom.

客厅里的波斯地毯是家族的传家宝。

C1 verb /əbˈzɒlv/

absolve

赦免

Meaning

to free someone from blame, guilt, or responsibility; to pardon

Example

The priest absolved him of his sins.

牧师赦免了他所有的罪。

A1 adverb /təˈmɒroʊ/

Tomorrow

明天

Meaning

on the day after today; in the future

Example

Tomorrow we will visit the museum.

明天我们将参观博物馆。

B2 verb /ɡræsp/

grasp

抓住

Meaning

to grip firmly; to understand something

Example

She finally grasped the concept after the explanation.

她终于在解释后理解了这个概念。

C2 noun /ɔːl/

awl

锥子

Meaning

a small pointed tool used for making holes, especially in leather

Example

The cobbler used an awl to punch holes in the leather.

鞋匠用锥子在皮革上打孔。

C2 adjective /ˈmɪn.dʒi/

Mingy

小气; 吝啬

Meaning

mean or stingy; unwilling to spend money

Example

He is too mingy to spend money on anything but necessities.

他太小气，不愿意在除必要的东西外花钱。

C2 verb /ˈtɪpəl/

tipple

小酌

Meaning

to drink alcohol, especially regularly or in small amounts

Example

He likes to tipple at the local pub after work.

他喜欢在工作后去当地的酒吧小酌一杯。

C2 adjective /ˌbiːəˈtɪfɪk/

beatific

极乐的

Meaning

blissfully happy or showing great joy

Example

She had a beatific smile after hearing the good news.

她在听到好消息后露出了极乐的微笑。

B1 abbreviation /ˌaɪˈiː/

ie

即

Meaning

That is to say; used to clarify or explain something more precisely.

Example

Many amphibians, i.e., frogs and salamanders, can live both in water and on land.

许多两栖动物，即青蛙和蝾螈，能够同时在水中和陆地上生活。

B2 noun /ˈkætəlɔːɡ/

catalog

Meaning

a complete list of items, typically arranged systematically

Example

The library provides an online catalog of all available books.

图书馆提供所有可用书籍的在线目录。

A2 verb /oʊˈbeɪ/

obey

服从

Meaning

to follow orders or instructions; to comply with rules

Example

Children should obey their parents and teachers.

孩子们应该服从父母和老师的命令。

C1 adjective /ˌeɪ.bəlˈbɒd.id/

able-bodied

身体健康

Meaning

physically strong and healthy, not disabled

Example

The company is looking for able-bodied workers for the construction site.

公司正在为建筑工地寻找身体健康的工人。

C1 verb /ˈstriːmlaɪnɪŋ/

streamlining

精简

Meaning

The process of making an organization or system more efficient by simplifying or eliminating unnecessary steps

Example

Streamlining processes can significantly reduce operational costs.

精简过程可以显著减少运营成本。

B2 noun əˌpriː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən

appreciation

增值

Meaning

An increase in the value of an asset over time.

Example

Real estate properties often experience appreciation over time.

房地产通常随着时间的推移而增值。

C2 adjective /ˈlʌstrəs/

lustrous

光泽

Meaning

having a gentle sheen or soft glow

Example

Her hair looked smooth and lustrous.

她的头发看起来光滑而光泽。

B2 adjective /əˈfekʃənət/

Affectionate

亲切的; 爱心的; 温柔的; 表现出关爱

Meaning

loving; caring; tender; showing affection

Example

She is very affectionate towards her children.

她对她的孩子非常温柔。

C2 verb /ˈɑːskjʊleɪt/

osculate

亲吻

Meaning

To kiss.

Example

They osculated under the mistletoe during the party.

他们在派对上在槲寄生下接吻。

B1 adverb /ˈkeərləsli/

carelessly

粗心地

Meaning

without care or attention; in a negligent or reckless manner

Example

He carelessly left the door unlocked.

他粗心地把门忘了上锁。

B2 noun /ɪkˈsploʊʒən/

explosion

爆炸

Meaning

a violent burst or release of energy, often causing damage and noise

Example

The explosion shook the entire neighborhood.

爆炸震动了整个社区。

C1 noun /ˈiːkwɪnɒks/

equinox

昼夜平衡

Meaning

The time or date when day and night are of equal length, occurring twice a year.

Example

The spring equinox marks the beginning of longer days.

春分标志着白天时间变长的开始。

B2 noun rɪˈpʌb.lɪk

republic

共和国

Meaning

A state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, with an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch.

Example

A republic is governed by representatives of the people.

共和国由人民的代表治理。

C2 verb /frɪsk/

frisk

搜查

Meaning

To search a person by patting their clothing to check for concealed items.

Example

The security guard frisked the man at the entrance.

安保人员在入口处搜查了那名男子。

B2 adjective /ɪˈlæs.tɪk/

Elastic

弹性

Meaning

able to stretch and return to original shape; flexible; adaptable

Example

The elastic band can stretch and return to its original shape.

弹性带可以拉伸并恢复到原来的形状。

C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋkt/

indistinct

模糊的

Meaning

Not clear or sharply defined; vague or blurred.

Example

The sound of voices was indistinct in the distance.

远处的声音是模糊的。

B1 noun /ˈbriːðɪŋ/

breathing

幸福

Meaning

the process of taking air into and expelling it from the lungs.

Example

Deep breathing can help you relax.

当她收到奖项时，她无法隐藏自己的幸福。

C2 noun /proʊˈdʒɛnɪtər/

progenitor

祖先

Meaning

a direct ancestor; a person or thing that originates something

Example

Researchers traced the custom back to a common progenitor.

研究人员追溯了这个习俗，发现它源自一个共同的祖先。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈskɪld/

Unskilled

无技能的; 无技术的工人

Meaning

lacking technical training or ability; not requiring special skills

Example

Many unskilled workers are looking for training opportunities.

许多没有技能的工人正在寻找培训机会。

B2 noun ˈmɛn.təl ˈfoʊ.kəs

mental focus

心理集中

Meaning

The ability to concentrate deeply on a specific task or thought; mental concentration and attention.

Example

Meditation improves mental focus and cognitive performance.

冥想提高心理集中和认知表现。

B2 noun /fraɪt/

Fright

恐惧; 惊恐; 吓

Meaning

a sudden intense feeling of fear; a shock or surprise that causes fear

Example

The loud thunder gave her such a fright that she dropped her coffee cup.

那声雷鸣让她吓得掉了咖啡杯。

C1 noun /pəˈfjuː.mər.i/

perfumery

香水行业

Meaning

the art, business, or products of making perfumes

Example

She works in a perfumery that creates luxury scents.

她在一家香水厂工作，创造奢华的香气。

C1 verb /riːl/

reel

跌倒 / 卷绕

Meaning

to lose balance and stagger; to wind or spin something onto a reel

Example

He reeled backward after being punched.

他被打后向后跌倒。

A2 adjective /miːn/

Mean

刻薄; 残忍; 令人讨厌

Meaning

unkind; cruel; nasty

Example

Don't be so mean to your little sister.

不要对你的小妹妹这么残忍。

B2 adjective /ˈɡɪf.tɪd/

Gifted

天赋的; 才华横溢的

Meaning

having exceptional talent or ability; talented;

Example

She is a gifted musician who plays multiple instruments.

她是一位天赋异禀的音乐家，能演奏多种乐器。

C1 noun /ˌɪndɪɡˈneɪʃən/

indignation

愤慨

Meaning

Strong displeasure or anger caused by something unjust, offensive, or insulting.

Example

Public indignation grew after the unfair verdict.

在不公正的裁决之后，公众的愤慨情绪上升。

C2 noun /fluːk/

fluke

侥幸

Meaning

A stroke of luck; an unexpected piece of good fortune.

Example

Winning the lottery was a complete fluke.

中彩票简直就是一次完全的侥幸。

A2 verb /kəmˈpleɪn/

complain

抱怨

Meaning

to express dissatisfaction or annoyance about something

Example

He often complains about the noise in the neighborhood.

他经常抱怨邻里的噪音。

A1 preposition /ˈʌndər/

under

下

Meaning

in or to a lower position than something

Example

The cat is under the table.

猫在桌子下面。

C1 adjective /ˈtæk.taɪl/

tactile

触觉的

Meaning

Connected with the sense of touch; perceptible by touch or giving a sensation when touched.

Example

The tactile experience of the fabric was soft and smooth.

面料的触觉体验柔软而光滑。

A2 adverb /ˈbædli/

badly

糟糕

Meaning

in a way that is not good; poorly or severely

Example

He performed badly in the exam.

他在考试中表现得很差。

A2 noun/verb /meɪl/

mail

邮件 / 信件

Meaning

Letters, packages, or email messages sent or delivered to someone.

Example

I received an important letter in the mail.

我通过邮件收到了一个重要的信件。

C1 noun /ˈrʌbəl/

rubble

瓦砾

Meaning

Broken stone, bricks, or debris from a collapsed building or structure.

Example

The rescue team searched through the rubble after the earthquake.

地震后，救援队在瓦砾中寻找。

C2 noun /ˈkedʒ.ə.riː/

Kedgeree

凯吉瑞

Meaning

a European dish of cooked rice, fish, and hard-boiled eggs, originally from India

Example

The breakfast menu featured traditional kedgeree with smoked haddock and eggs.

早餐菜单上有传统的凯吉瑞，配有烟熏鳕鱼和鸡蛋。

B2 noun /ˌɛkspɜːˈtiːz/

expertise

专业知识

Meaning

Expert knowledge or skill in a particular area.

Example

His expertise in graphic design is widely recognized.

他的图形设计专业知识被广泛认可。

B2 verb /ˌkoʊ.ɪnˈsaɪd/

coincide

同时发生

Meaning

To occur at the same time or to be in agreement.

Example

The meeting coincided with her birthday.

会议与她的生日重合。

A2 adjective /ʌnˈtaɪdi/

Untidy

凌乱的; 无序的;

Meaning

not neat or orderly; messy and disorganized

Example

Her untidy room was filled with clothes scattered everywhere.

她凌乱的房间充满了四处散落的衣服。

C2 noun /ˈfetiʃ/

fetich

费蒂什

Meaning

an object believed to have magical powers or to be inhabited by a spirit

Example

The villagers treated the statue as a powerful fetich.

村民把雕像视为一个强大的费蒂什。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈkoʊ.ɪt/ or /ɪnˈkoʊ.eɪt/

inchoate

未完成的

Meaning

Just begun and not fully formed; rudimentary.

Example

His inchoate ideas needed more research to be developed.

他的未完成的想法需要更多的研究才能发展。

C2 adjective /əˈluːsɪv/

allusive

含蓄的

Meaning

Making indirect references or hints; suggestive without being explicit.

Example

The novel is full of allusive passages that point to classical literature.

这本小说充满了含蓄的段落，指向经典文学。

B2 verb /rɪˈtriːv/

retrieve

找回

Meaning

to get something back that was lost or taken; to recover

Example

She managed to retrieve her lost phone from the taxi.

她成功地从出租车中找回了她丢失的手机。

C1 noun /jɛn/

yen

渴望

Meaning

A deep, strong desire or craving.

Example

She felt a strong yen to travel the world.

她感到强烈的渴望去环游世界。

A2 adjective /ˈmærid/

Married

已婚

Meaning

having a husband or wife

Example

She is married to a doctor.

她已婚，丈夫是一位医生。

B1 adjective /ˈvaɪə.lət/

Violet

紫罗兰色

Meaning

of a bluish-purple color

Example

She wore a beautiful violet dress to the party.

她穿了一件漂亮的紫罗兰色裙子参加派对。

B2 adjective /sɔːr/

sore

酸痛

Meaning

painful or aching, usually in a specific part of the body

Example

After the long run, my legs were sore.

长跑后，我的腿很酸痛。

C1 adjective dɒɡˈmæt.ɪk

dogmatic

教条的

Meaning

Being inclined to lay down principles as incontrovertibly true; characterized by arrogant assertion of unproven principles.

Example

His dogmatic approach to politics made discussions difficult.

他的教条的政治观点让讨论变得困难。

B2 adjective /kənˈtɛntɪd/

contented

满足的

Meaning

Feeling or expressing happiness and satisfaction.

Example

She was contented with her simple life.

她对她简单的生活感到满足。

A1 noun /bɜːrd/

bird

鸟

Meaning

a warm-blooded animal with feathers and wings that usually lays eggs and can often fly

Example

A bird was singing on the tree branch.

一只鸟在树枝上唱歌。

C1 noun /ˈten.jər/

Tenure

任期

Meaning

the period of time during which someone holds an office or position

Example

During his tenure as CEO, the company expanded globally.

在他担任CEO期间，公司实现了全球扩展。

C1 noun /pækt/

Pact

协议；契约

Meaning

a formal agreement between individuals or parties; a treaty or contract

Example

The two countries signed a peace pact to end the war.

两国签署了一项和平协议以结束战争。

C2 adjective /ˈsɪŋkəˌpeɪtɪd/

syncopated

切分节奏

Meaning

Characterized by displaced beats or rhythms, especially in music.

Example

The jazz piece had a syncopated rhythm that energized the crowd.

这段爵士乐有一个切分节奏，激励了人群。

B2 verb /ɪˈmɪt/

emit

发射

Meaning

to send out something such as light, heat, sound, or gas

Example

The factory emits smoke into the atmosphere.

工厂将烟雾排放到大气中。

B1 noun /əˌkɒm.əˈdeɪ.ʃənz/

accommodations

住宿

Meaning

Lodging; room and board; places to stay.

Example

The students had proper accommodations.

学生们有适当的住宿安排。

C1 noun ˌæɡ.rəʊˈkem.ɪ.kəl

agrochemical

农用化学品

Meaning

A chemical product used in agriculture, especially a pesticide or fertilizer.

Example

Excessive use of agrochemicals can degrade soil quality.

过度使用农用化学品会降低土壤质量。

B2 noun /ˈtes.tɪ.moʊ.ni/

Testimony

证词; 证据

Meaning

a formal written or spoken statement given in a court of law; evidence or proof

Example

The witness gave compelling testimony during the trial.

证人在审判过程中提供了令人信服的证词。

C2 adjective /kəˈkɒfənəs/

cacophonous

刺耳的声音

Meaning

Producing a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.

Example

The cacophonous sounds of the city kept her awake all night.

城市的刺耳声音让她整晚都无法入睡。

B2 adjective ænˈtɪsɪpeɪtɪd

anticipated

预期的

Meaning

Expected or predicted to happen; foreseen in advance.

Example

The anticipated growth exceeded the city's capacity.

预期的增长超出了城市的容量。

B1 noun /slaɪs/

Slice

切片; 薄片

Meaning

a thin, flat piece cut from something larger

Example

Would you like a slice of pizza?

你想要一片披萨吗?

C2 noun /foʊˈtɑːmɪtri/

photometry

光测量科学

Meaning

the science of measuring visible light in terms of its perceived brightness to human eyes

Example

Photometry helps in designing efficient lighting systems.

光度测量学帮助设计高效的照明系统。

B1 noun /ˈhʌntər/

hunter

猎人

Meaning

a person or animal that hunts animals for food or sport

Example

The hunter tracked the deer through the forest.

猎人追踪鹿穿越森林。

B1 noun /ˈɪnkʌm/

income

收入

Meaning

money received for work or through investments

Example

His monthly income is enough to support his family.

他的月收入足以养家糊口。

B2 noun ˌkɒm.prɪˈhɛn.ʃən

comprehension

理解

Meaning

The ability to understand something; understanding or grasp of knowledge.

Example

Reading improves vocabulary and comprehension skills.

阅读提高词汇量和理解能力。

B2 noun /ˈmæm.əl/

mammal

哺乳动物

Meaning

A warm-blooded animal with hair or fur, and females produce milk for their young.

Example

The whale is the largest mammal on Earth.

鲸鱼是地球上最大的哺乳动物。

A2 verb /ɪnˈkluːd/

include

包括

Meaning

to have as part of a whole; to contain or comprise

Example

The price includes all taxes.

价格包含所有税费。

C1 adjective /ˈeɪmləs/

Aimless

漫无目的; 无目标

Meaning

without purpose or direction; lacking a goal

Example

He wandered around the city in an aimless manner.

他在城市中漫无目的地游荡。

B2 adjective /ˈrɪɡ.ər.əs/

rigorous

严格

Meaning

Extremely thorough and demanding in analysis or practice.

Example

A rigorous study plan helps students achieve better results.

严格的学习计划帮助学生取得更好的成绩。

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。

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。

C1 verb, noun /læɡ/

lag

滞后或延迟

Meaning

To fall behind in movement, progress, or development; a delay or period of falling behind.

Example

The old computer tends to lag when running new software.

旧电脑在运行新软件时常常滞后。

C1 adjective /ɪmˈfæt.ɪk/

Emphatic

有力的; 强烈的; 表达具有力量和信念

Meaning

forceful; strong; showing emphasis; expressed with force and conviction

Example

She gave an emphatic 'no' to the proposal.

她坚决地对提案说了'不'。

C2 verb /ˈeksɪkreɪt/

execrate

痛恨

Meaning

To feel or express great loathing or hatred for something.

Example

The community execrated the corrupt politician.

社区谴责了腐败的政治家。

B2 noun /dʒet/

Jet

喷气式飞机

Meaning

a rapid stream of liquid, gas, or flame; an aircraft powered by jet engines

Example

The jet took off smoothly and reached cruising altitude quickly.

这架喷气机平稳起飞，迅速达到了巡航高度。

C2 verb /ˈɛkspieɪt/

expiate

Meaning

to make amends for guilt or wrongdoing

Example

He tried to expiate his crime by helping the poor.

C2 adjective /ˌkɑːmənˈsɛnsɪkəl/

commonsensical

有常识的

Meaning

based on or showing sound practical judgment; sensible

Example

It was commonsensical to carry an umbrella on a rainy day.

在雨天带伞是有常识的。

B1 adjective /dɪˈlaɪtɪd/

delighted

高兴

Meaning

feeling or showing great pleasure and happiness

Example

She was delighted with the surprise gift.

她对惊喜礼物感到非常高兴。

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。

C2 noun /ˈpæntəˌskoʊp/

pantoscope

提供广泛或全景视图的光学仪器

Meaning

An optical instrument that provides a wide or panoramic view.

Example

The scientist used a pantoscope to observe the entire horizon.

科学家使用全景镜观察整个地平线。

C1 adjective /ˈbaɪtɪŋ/

Biting

咬; 刺骨寒冷; 尖锐的批评

Meaning

extremely cold; sharply critical or harsh

Example

The biting cold made everyone shiver.

刺骨的寒冷让所有人都颤抖了。

C2 noun /ˌperəˈreɪʃən/

peroration

演讲结尾

Meaning

The concluding part of a speech, often intended to inspire or persuade.

Example

The politician's peroration left the audience applauding enthusiastically.

政治家的演讲结尾让观众热烈鼓掌。