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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。
C2 noun /ˈpærəmʊr/

paramour

情人
Meaning
a lover, especially an illicit one
Example
The secret paramour was finally revealed.
秘密情人终于被揭露。
C2 adjective /ˌpjuːsɪˈlænɪməs/

pusillanimous

胆小的
Meaning
showing a lack of courage or determination; timid
Example
The pusillanimous leader avoided making tough decisions.
那个胆小的领导人避免做出艰难的决定。
C2 noun /səbˈsɜːviəns/

subservience

奴性
Meaning
the condition of being too willing to obey or serve others
Example
His subservience to authority annoyed his colleagues.
他对权威的奴性让同事们感到烦恼。
C2 noun /ˈlætɪs/

lattice

格子结构
Meaning
A structure of crossed strips arranged in a grid or crisscross pattern.
Example
The garden was decorated with a wooden lattice covered in vines.
花园里装饰着一座覆盖着藤蔓的木质格子结构。
C2 noun /ˈlænjæp/

lagniappe

额外礼物
Meaning
A small gift or bonus given by a seller to a customer.
Example
The shopkeeper offered a piece of candy as a lagniappe.
店主作为额外礼物提供了一颗糖果。
C2 noun /oʊd/

ode

颂诗
Meaning
a lyrical poem, often expressing praise or strong emotions
Example
The poet wrote an ode to the beauty of nature.
诗人写了一首歌颂自然美的颂诗。
C2 noun ˈsɒmnələns

somnolence

嗜睡
Meaning
A state of drowsiness or sleepiness; inclination to sleep.
Example
The somnolence after a heavy meal made it hard to concentrate.
一顿重餐后的嗜睡让人难以集中注意力。
C2 noun /əkˈsɛʃən/

accession

登基 / 接受协议
Meaning
the attainment of a position of rank or power, especially a monarch or president; the formal acceptance of an agreement or treaty
Example
The king's accession to the throne was celebrated with great ceremony.
国王登基的仪式盛大举行。
C2 adjective /ˈfʌŋɡəs/

fungous

像真菌一样
Meaning
relating to or resembling a fungus
Example
The damp basement had a fungous smell.
潮湿的地下室有一种像真菌一样的气味。
C2 verb /dɪsˈtɛnd/

distend

膨胀
Meaning
to swell or expand by pressure from within
Example
Her stomach began to distend after the large meal.
她的肚子在大餐后开始膨胀。
C2 noun ˈpɑː.stər.ə.lɪ.zəm

pastoralism

牧羊主义, 以草为基础的放牧系统
Meaning
A form of animal husbandry where domesticated animals are released onto large vegetated outdoor lands for grazing.
Example
Pastoralism is a traditional way of managing livestock.
牧羊主义是传统的牲畜管理方式。
C2 adjective /dʒɛnˈtiːl/

genteel

文雅
Meaning
Polite, refined, or respectable, often in an affected or exaggerated way
Example
She spoke in a genteel manner that impressed the guests.
她以一种文雅的方式说话，给客人留下了深刻的印象。
C2 noun /ˈdɛrɪk/

derrick

钻井塔
Meaning
A framework or tower used for supporting a crane, especially for oil drilling or lifting heavy loads.
Example
The workers assembled a derrick at the oil drilling site.
工人们在石油钻井现场组装了一座钻井塔。
C2 verb /ʌnˈkloʊð/

unclothe

脱衣; 脱掉衣服
Meaning
to remove clothing from someone or something
Example
The nurse helped unclothe the patient for the examination.
护士帮助病人脱衣进行检查。
C2 noun /wiːl/

weal

幸福
Meaning
A raised mark on the skin left after a blow; or general well-being and prosperity.
Example
The charity worked for the common weal of the community.
当她获得奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
C2 adjective, noun /ˈɡreɪtɪŋ/

grating

刺耳的声音 / 金属栅栏
Meaning
Harsh and unpleasant to the senses, especially sound; a framework of bars covering an opening.
Example
The teacher's grating voice made it hard to concentrate.
老师刺耳的声音让集中注意力变得困难。
C2 noun /ˈmɒdɪkəm/

modicum

一点点
Meaning
a small or moderate amount of something, especially something valuable or desirable
Example
She showed a modicum of patience during the long meeting.
在漫长的会议中，她表现出了一点点耐心。
C2 verb /ʌpˈbreɪd/

upbraid

斥责
Meaning
To scold or criticize someone harshly.
Example
The teacher upbraided the student for being late again.
老师因为学生再次迟到而训斥了他。
C2 noun /kəˈdʒoʊləri/

cajolery

奉承
Meaning
Flattering or coaxing talk intended to persuade someone.
Example
Through cajolery, he convinced his boss to grant him a raise.
通过奉承，他说服了老板给他加薪。
C2 adjective /bəˈθɛt.ɪk/

bathetic

琐碎的情感
Meaning
displaying insincere or trivial emotion; producing an unintended ridiculous effect through sudden change from serious to silly
Example
The movie's ending was unintentionally bathetic rather than tragic.
电影的结局是琐碎的，而不是悲剧性的。
C2 noun /ˌdɛd ˈhiːt/

dead-heat

平局
Meaning
a race or contest in which two or more competitors finish exactly equal
Example
The race ended in a dead-heat between the two runners.
比赛在两名跑者之间以平局结束。
C2 noun (plural) /ˈɔːrdʒiːz/

orgies

狂欢
Meaning
Wild gatherings involving excessive indulgence in food, drink, or sexual activity.
Example
The ancient Romans were infamous for their lavish feasts and orgies.
古罗马人以其奢华的宴会和狂欢而闻名。
C2 verb /səˈfjuːz/

suffuse

弥漫
Meaning
to gradually spread through or over something
Example
A warm glow suffused her face as she smiled.
当她微笑时，一种温暖的光辉弥漫到她的脸上。
C2 adjective /ˌhaɪpərˈbɔːriən/

hyperborean

极北的
Meaning
Relating to the extreme north; very cold or frigid.
Example
The explorers prepared for the hyperborean climate of the Arctic.
探险者为北极的极北气候做准备。
C2 noun /bəˈlɛəroʊ/

bolero

博莱罗（西班牙舞蹈或前面开口的短外套）
Meaning
A Spanish dance in slow triple time, or a short jacket open at the front.
Example
The dancers performed a passionate bolero at the festival.
舞者在节日中表演了热情的博莱罗。
C2 verb /ˈwiːdəl/

wheedle

用奉承说服
Meaning
to persuade or coax someone by using flattery or smooth talk
Example
She managed to wheedle extra pocket money from her father.
她成功地从父亲那里获得了额外的零花钱。
C2 noun /dɪˈsɛnʃən/

dissension

分歧
Meaning
Strong disagreement or difference of opinion, especially leading to discord within a group.
Example
The meeting ended in dissension among the committee members.
会议在委员会成员之间的分歧中结束。
C2 noun /ˌædjʊˈleɪʃən/

adulation

过度的赞美
Meaning
excessive admiration or flattery
Example
The singer enjoyed the adulation of her fans.
这位歌手享受了粉丝们的过度赞美。
C2 noun /ɡaɪl/

guile

狡猾
Meaning
Cleverness or cunning used to achieve a goal, often in a deceptive way
Example
He used guile to win the negotiation.
他用狡猾的手段赢得了谈判。
C2 adjective /ˌtaɪtˈfɪstɪd/

tightfisted

吝啬
Meaning
unwilling to spend money; stingy
Example
He is so tightfisted that he refuses to tip at restaurants.
他非常吝啬，甚至在餐馆里都不愿意给小费。
C2 noun /ˈæntiˌkraɪst/

antichrist

敌基督
Meaning
A person regarded as the supreme opponent of Christ, often seen as a figure of ultimate evil.
Example
Some people fear the rise of an Antichrist in the future.
有些人害怕未来出现敌基督。
C2 noun /niːp/

neap

低潮
Meaning
A tide just after the first or third quarters of the moon when the difference between high and low tide is least.
Example
During a neap tide, the water level change is minimal.
在低潮期间，水位变化最小。
C2 adjective /ˈflaɪti/

flighty

不稳定
Meaning
unstable, impulsive, or easily distracted; lacking seriousness or stability
Example
She’s too flighty to stick with one job for long.
她太不稳定了，无法在一份工作上呆太长时间。
C2 noun /ˈmʌŋɡrəl/

mongrel

杂种狗
Meaning
A dog of mixed breed; sometimes used to describe something mixed or of inferior quality.
Example
The stray dog was a friendly mongrel.
那只流浪狗是一只友好的杂种狗。
C2 noun /ræŋˈɡuːn ˈkriːpər/

Rangoon creeper

缅甸爬山虎
Meaning
A climbing vine with fragrant flowers that change color from white to pink to red
Example
The Rangoon creeper covered the entire fence with its sweet-smelling flowers.
缅甸爬山虎用它甜美的花朵覆盖了整个篱笆。
C2 noun /ˌfɪziˈɒnəmi/

physiognomy

面部特征分析
Meaning
the study of facial features to judge character or personality
Example
He believed in physiognomy and tried to read people's personalities from their faces.
他相信面相学，并试图通过人的面部来解读他们的个性。
C2 noun ˈtræn.zi.əns

transience

短暂性
Meaning
The state or fact of lasting only for a short time; impermanence.
Example
The transience of youth makes it more precious.
青春的短暂性让它更珍贵。
C2 noun /ˈpɒmfrɪt/

Pomfret

鲳鱼
Meaning
A deep-bodied marine fish with silvery scales, popular in Asian cuisine
Example
The restaurant serves delicious pomfret curry with rice.
餐厅提供美味的鲳鱼咖喱配米饭。
C2 noun/adjective /rɪˈmɒnstrənt/

remonstrant

抗议者
Meaning
A person who makes a forceful protest (noun); protesting or objecting (adjective).
Example
He was a remonstrant voice in the assembly.
他是会议中的抗议声音。
C2 verb /ˈmɒlɪfaɪ/

mollify

安抚
Meaning
To calm or soothe someone's anger or anxiety.
Example
The manager tried to mollify the angry customers with discounts.
经理试图通过折扣安抚生气的顾客。
C2 verb /pɜːrl/

purl

发出低语声地流动
Meaning
To knit with a purl stitch; to flow with a murmuring sound (as a stream).
Example
The brook purled softly through the meadow.
小溪轻轻地流过草地。
C2 noun /ˈwɑːmpəm/

wampum

贝壳项链
Meaning
beads made by Native Americans from shells, used as money or decoration
Example
The tribe traded furs for wampum.
部落用皮毛换取贝壳项链。
C2 noun /ˈbrɒŋkəs/

bronchus

支气管
Meaning
either of the two main branches of the trachea that lead directly into the lungs
Example
The left bronchus carries air into the left lung.
左支气管将空气输送到左肺。
C2 adjective /ˈflɪpənt/

flippant

轻浮的
Meaning
not showing a serious or respectful attitude
Example
His flippant remarks annoyed the teacher.
他轻浮的言论惹怒了老师。
C2 noun /məˈdɒn.ə/

madonna

马东娜 (圣母玛利亚)
Meaning
An artistic representation of the Virgin Mary; also used as a respectful form of address for a woman in Italian culture.
Example
The Renaissance painting depicts a Madonna holding child Jesus.
文艺复兴时期的画作描绘了一位抱着耶稣婴儿的马东娜。
C2 noun /ˈɑːrbərɪˌkʌltʃər/

arboriculture

树艺学
Meaning
the cultivation and management of trees and shrubs
Example
He studied arboriculture to improve urban green spaces.
他学习了树艺学以改善城市绿地。
C2 adjective /njuːˈtoʊniən/

newtonian

与牛顿定律相关
Meaning
relating to the laws of motion and gravitation formulated by Sir Isaac Newton
Example
The scientist explained the Newtonian laws of motion.
科学家解释了牛顿的运动定律。
C2 noun /ˈhaɪərlɪŋ/

hireling

雇佣者
Meaning
A person who works for payment only, often with little loyalty or principle.
Example
The mercenary was dismissed as just a hireling with no real loyalty.
雇佣兵被解雇，只是一个没有真正忠诚的雇佣者。
C2 noun /ɪmˌpɜːrtərbəˈbɪləti/

imperturbability

安定性
Meaning
The quality of being calm and not easily disturbed or upset.
Example
Her imperturbability during the crisis impressed everyone.
她在危机中的安定性给所有人留下了深刻的印象。
C2 verb /bɪˈhəʊv/

behove

适当
Meaning
British spelling of 'behoove'; to be appropriate or necessary
Example
It would behove the company to listen to its customers.
公司应该听取客户的意见。
C2 verb /ˈtɪtər/

titter

轻声笑
Meaning
to laugh in a quiet, nervous, or restrained way
Example
The students began to titter when the projector froze.
学生们开始在投影仪卡住时窃笑。
C2 adjective /ˈhaɪndmoʊst/

hindmost

最远的
Meaning
Farthest back; last in position.
Example
The hindmost car in the convoy broke down first.
车队中最远的车先坏了。
C2 noun /ˈɡʌp.i fɪʃ/

Guppy fish

孔雀鱼
Meaning
a small colorful freshwater fish popular in aquariums, known for its vibrant colors and easy breeding
Example
The guppy fish is perfect for beginners who want to start an aquarium.
孔雀鱼非常适合想要开始水族箱的初学者。
C2 adjective /dɪˈmoʊniˌæk/

demoniac

恶魔般的
Meaning
possessed, produced, or influenced by a demon; frenzied or violent
Example
The soldiers fought with demoniac fury.
士兵们以恶魔般的愤怒作战。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈklɛmɛnt/

inclement

恶劣天气
Meaning
unpleasantly cold, wet, or stormy (usually weather)
Example
The match was canceled due to inclement weather.
比赛因恶劣天气被取消了。
C2 adjective /laɪˈsɛnʃəs/

licentious

放荡不羁
Meaning
Lacking moral restraint; disregarding accepted rules of conduct.
Example
The novel was criticized for its licentious themes.
这部小说因其放荡不羁的主题而受到批评。
C2 noun /ˈbræɡərt/

braggart

吹牛者
Meaning
a person who boasts about achievements or possessions
Example
No one liked him because he was such a braggart.
没有人喜欢他，因为他是个吹牛者。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈboʊvaɪn/

bovine

与牛相关的
Meaning
relating to cattle; showing a dull or sluggish nature
Example
Her bovine expression revealed no emotions.
她的牛性表情没有表达任何情感。
C2 noun /ˈfɪl.ə.dʒɪ.nɪst/

philogynist

一个热爱或钦佩女性的人
Meaning
a person who loves or admires women
Example
As a known philogynist, he advocated for women's education.
作为一位著名的菲洛吉尼斯特，他倡导女性的教育。
C2 noun /əbˈhɒrəns/

abhorrence

厌恶
Meaning
a feeling of strong disgust or hatred
Example
He expressed his abhorrence of racial discrimination.
他表达了对种族歧视的厌恶。
C2 adjective /vɜːrˈtɪdʒɪnəs/

vertiginous

眩晕的
Meaning
Causing dizziness due to great height or steepness.
Example
The tourists looked down from the vertiginous cliffs with awe.
游客从眩晕的悬崖上低头望去，满怀敬畏。
C2 noun /ˌoʊpəˈlɛsəns/

opalescence

欧泊光泽
Meaning
a milky or pearly appearance of a surface like that of an opal
Example
The pearl had a gentle opalescence under the light.
珍珠在光下有一种柔和的欧泊光泽。
C2 noun /neɪv/

Knave

不诚实的人；游戏牌中的侍从
Meaning
a dishonest person, especially a man; a playing card with a picture of a male servant
Example
The knave tried to cheat the old woman out of her savings.
那个无赖试图欺骗老妇人，以便从她的积蓄中偷走钱。
C2 noun /meɪs/

Mase

肉豆蔻花
Meaning
spice obtained from the reddish seed covering of the nutmeg seed
Example
A pinch of mace adds warmth to the dessert.
一撮肉豆蔻花加热了甜点。
C2 verb /dɪˈkleɪm/

declaim

Meaning
to speak aloud in a formal, passionate, or theatrical way
Example
The actor declaimed his lines with great intensity.
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈprəʊtʃəbl̩/

irreproachable

无可指责
Meaning
Beyond criticism; faultless.
Example
The judge was known for his irreproachable integrity.
法官因其无可指责的正直而闻名。
C2 adverb /ˈprɒksɪmətli/

proximately

附近
Meaning
In a near or close manner; nearly.
Example
The village lies proximately to the river.
村庄位于河流附近。
C2 adjective /ˈhʌski/

husky

Meaning
deep, rough, and slightly hoarse voice; also refers to a strong and sturdy build
Example
He spoke in a husky voice after shouting all day.
C2 noun /ˈruː.mɪ.nənt/

ruminant

反刍动物
Meaning
a cud-chewing mammal, such as a cow or sheep
Example
Cows are ruminants that chew cud.
牛是反刍动物，它们会反复咀嚼食物。
C2 noun /ɪˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

enunciation

发音，清晰发音
Meaning
The act of saying or pronouncing words clearly and distinctly.
Example
His enunciation was clear during the presentation.
他的发音在演讲中很清晰。
C2 noun /ˈʃɛvrən/

chevron

V形符号
Meaning
A V-shaped pattern, often used in military insignia or design.
Example
The sergeant’s uniform displayed three chevrons on the sleeve.
军士的制服上显示了三条雪佛龙标记。
C2 noun /ˈbækənæl/

bacchanal

狂欢派对
Meaning
A noisy party involving drinking and revelry.
Example
The festival turned into a wild bacchanal by midnight.
节日到半夜变成了一个狂欢派对。
C2 noun /səˈnɛs.əns/

senescence

衰老
Meaning
The process of growing old or the condition of aging.
Example
The biologist studied senescence in plants to understand aging.
生物学家研究了植物中的衰老过程，以理解衰老。
C2 verb /dɪˈbɑːrk/

debark

下船
Meaning
to disembark or get off a ship, aircraft, or vehicle
Example
The passengers debarked as soon as the ship docked.
乘客在船停靠后下船。
C2 verb /ˌdɒmɪˈnɪə/

domineer

支配
Meaning
to assert one's will over another in an arrogant way
Example
He tends to domineer over his younger colleagues.
他倾向于支配年轻的同事。
C2 noun /fez/

Fez

费兹帽
Meaning
a cone-shaped red hat with a tassel, traditionally worn by men in some Middle Eastern countries
Example
The traditional costume included a red fez with a black tassel.
传统服饰包括一顶红色的费兹帽和一个黑色的流苏。
C2 noun /prəˈlɪksɪti/

prolixity

冗长
Meaning
the quality of being tediously wordy and long
Example
The book’s prolixity made it difficult to read in one sitting.
这本书的冗长使得在一次阅读中读完变得困难。
C2 adjective /ˈtjuːtɪləri/

tutelary

守护神
Meaning
Relating to or serving as a guardian or protector, often used for deities or spirits.
Example
Athena was considered the tutelary goddess of Athens.
雅典娜被认为是雅典的守护女神。
C2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈbjuːz/

disabuse

使觉醒
Meaning
To free someone from a false belief or misconception.
Example
The teacher tried to disabuse the students of their misunderstanding.
老师试图让学生摆脱他们的误解。
C2 noun /dəˈɡerəˌtaɪp/

daguerreotype

古老的照片
Meaning
An early type of photograph produced on a silver or silver-covered copper plate.
Example
The museum displayed a rare daguerreotype of Abraham Lincoln.
博物馆展出了一张亚伯拉罕·林肯的稀有达盖尔类型照片。
C2 noun /ˈmɛtəfɔːrm/

metaphorm

隐喻形式
Meaning
A coined or rare term sometimes used to describe a hybrid form of metaphor and form in literature or art.
Example
The poet introduced a metaphorm to blend imagery with structure.
诗人引入了一种梅塔福姆，把意象和结构结合在一起。
C2 adjective /ˈtjuːtɪlɑːr/

tutelar

保护的
Meaning
Serving as a guardian or protector.
Example
The tutelar spirit of the forest was believed to protect travelers.
森林的守护灵被认为是保护旅行者的存在。
C2 noun /sfɛˈrɪsɪti/

sphericity

球形
Meaning
The quality or state of being spherical; roundness.
Example
The sphericity of the ball made it roll smoothly on the ground.
球的球形使它能够平稳地在地面上滚动。
C2 adjective /ˌfærɪˈseɪɪkəl/

pharisaical

伪善的
Meaning
Excessively concerned with formal rules or outward show of morality, often in a hypocritical way.
Example
His pharisaical behavior made people doubt his sincerity.
他的伪善行为让人怀疑他的真诚。
C2 adjective /ˌvɪtriˈɑːlɪk/

vitriolic

尖刻的批评
Meaning
filled with bitter criticism or malice
Example
His vitriolic remarks hurt everyone in the room.
他尖刻的评论伤害了房间里所有的人。
C2 noun /ˈmɒnəɡrɑːf/

monograph

Meaning
A detailed written study of a single specialized subject or aspect of it.
Example
The professor published a monograph on ancient pottery.
C2 adjective /əˈprəʊ.bri.əs/

opprobrious

侮辱性的
Meaning
Expressing strong criticism or scorn.
Example
He made opprobrious remarks about his opponent.
他对对手做出了侮辱性评论。
C2 adjective /ˈɪnmoʊst/

inmost

最深的
Meaning
Situated at the very heart or deepest part; most private or secret.
Example
She revealed her inmost thoughts to her closest friend.
她向她最亲密的朋友透露了她最深的想法。
C2 adjective /kwaɪˈesnt/

Quiescent

静止的; 安静的; 不活跃的;
Meaning
quiet; peaceful; inactive; dormant; at rest
Example
The volcano has been quiescent for over a century.
火山已经沉寂了一个多世纪。
C2 noun /ˈlæsi/

lassie

小女孩
Meaning
a young girl (informal, mainly Scottish)
Example
The old man greeted the little lassie warmly.
老人热情地迎接了小女孩。
C2 verb /foʊˈmɛnt/

foment

煽动
Meaning
To instigate or stir up (an undesirable or violent sentiment or course of action).
Example
The rebel leader tried to foment unrest among the people.
叛乱领袖试图在人民中煽动骚乱。
C2 adjective /ˈluːsənt/

lucent

发光的
Meaning
shining or glowing with light
Example
The lucent stars brightened the night sky.
发光的星星照亮了夜空。
C2 noun /dɪsˈjuːnjən/

disunion

分裂
Meaning
the state of being separated or not united
Example
Civil wars often result from national disunion.
内战通常由国家分裂引发。
C2 adjective /ˈhɜːrsuːt/

hirsute

Meaning
Having a lot of hair, especially in an unusual place.
Example
The hirsute man stood out in the crowd with his long beard.
C2 noun, adjective /pəˈtrɪʃən/

patrician

贵族
Meaning
A person of noble rank or high social standing; relating to aristocracy.
Example
The patrician families of Rome wielded great power in politics.
罗马的贵族家庭在政治上拥有巨大的权力。
C2 noun /ˈkʌvi/

covey

一小群鸟
Meaning
a small group of birds, especially partridges or quails
Example
A covey of quails flew across the field.
一群鹌鹑飞过了田野。
C2 adjective /ˈæprəbəˌtɔːri/

approbatory

赞许的
Meaning
expressing approval or praise
Example
The teacher gave an approbatory nod after reading the essay.
老师在读完文章后，点了点头表示赞许。
C2 noun /ˈlɔːˌɡɪvər/

lawgiver

立法者
Meaning
A person who creates or enforces laws; a legislator.
Example
Moses is often regarded as a great lawgiver in history.
摩西常被认为是历史上伟大的法律制定者。
C2 adjective /ˌrɛpərˈtɔːriəl/

repertorial

报道的
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a repertoire, especially in journalism or performance contexts.
Example
The journalist's repertorial style captured every detail of the unfolding story.
记者的报道风格捕捉了展开故事的每个细节。
C2 noun /ˈkɔːrsər/

courser

快速马或猎马
Meaning
a swift horse or a hunting horse
Example
The knight rode a fast courser into battle.
骑士骑着一匹快速的科赛尔进入战斗。
C2 noun /ˈlɪtərdʒi/

liturgy

礼仪
Meaning
A form or formulary according to which public religious worship is conducted.
Example
The priest followed the liturgy during the Sunday mass.
牧师在周日弥撒中遵循了礼仪。
C2 adjective /blaɪð/

blithe

漫不经心
Meaning
Showing a casual and cheerful indifference considered improper or carefree happiness.
Example
She had a blithe disregard for the rules.
她对规则的漠视毫不在意。
C2 noun /ˈɛpɪtɑːf/

epitaph

墓志铭
Meaning
A short text written on a tombstone in memory of the deceased.
Example
The gravestone bore an epitaph honoring the soldier’s bravery.
墓碑上刻有纪念这位士兵勇敢的墓志铭。
C2 verb /trænzˈmjuːt/

transmute

转化
Meaning
to change in form, nature, or substance
Example
Alchemy aimed to transmute lead into gold.
炼金术旨在将铅转化为黄金。
C2 noun /ˈklævɪkəl/

clavicle

锁骨
Meaning
the collarbone, a long bone that serves as a strut between the shoulder blade and the sternum
Example
He fractured his clavicle in the accident.
他在事故中断了锁骨。
C2 noun /ˌniːoʊˈdɑːrwɪnɪzəm/

neo-darwinism

新达尔文主义
Meaning
A modern interpretation of Darwin's theory of evolution, integrating genetics and natural selection.
Example
Neo-Darwinism combines Darwin’s theory of natural selection with modern genetics.
新达尔文主义将达尔文的自然选择理论与现代遗传学相结合。
C2 verb /ɪnˈveɪɡəl/

inveigle

诱骗
Meaning
To persuade someone to do something by deception or flattery.
Example
She inveigled him into signing the contract.
她劝他签署了合同。
C2 adjective /ˌhɜːrkjʊˈliːən/

herculean

极其困难
Meaning
Requiring great strength or effort; very difficult to perform.
Example
It was a herculean task to rebuild the city after the disaster.
灾难后重建城市是一项极其困难的任务。
C2 adjective /ˈdɔːrsəl/

dorsal

背鳍
Meaning
Relating to the back or upper side of an animal or body part.
Example
Sharks have a prominent dorsal fin.
鲨鱼有一个显眼的背鳍。
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。
C2 adjective /dɪˈfjuːzəbl/

diffusible

可扩散的
Meaning
able to spread or be spread through a medium
Example
Oxygen is diffusible through cell membranes.
氧气可以通过细胞膜扩散。
C2 noun /rɪˈmɒnstrəns/

remonstrance

抗议
Meaning
A forceful protest or objection.
Example
The workers’ remonstrance against unfair treatment was ignored.
工人的抗议反对不公平待遇被忽视了。
C2 noun /ˈʃɪbəˌlɛθ/

shibboleth

区分特定群体的习语或信仰
Meaning
A custom, phrase, or belief distinguishing a particular group of people, often used to identify outsiders.
Example
The phrase became a political shibboleth during the campaign.
这句话在竞选期间成为了一个政治性的shibboleth。
C2 adjective /ˈkɒŋɡruənt/

congruent

全等
Meaning
in agreement or harmony; having the same shape and size in geometry
Example
Their values are congruent with the goals of the organization.
他们的价值观与组织的目标一致。
C2 noun /pɛlf/

pelf

不正当的钱
Meaning
Money, especially when gained dishonorably.
Example
The corrupt official was motivated only by pelf.
腐败的官员仅仅是为了不正当的钱而动机。
C2 noun /ˈstrætədʒəm/

stratagem

计策
Meaning
a plan or scheme designed to achieve a particular goal, often by trickery
Example
The general devised a clever stratagem to outwit the enemy.
将军设计了一个巧妙的计策来智胜敌人。
C2 noun /ˈmɒnəkl/

monocle

Meaning
A single round lens for one eye, used to correct or enhance vision.
Example
The old gentleman wore a monocle at formal events.
C2 noun /ɪˈfluːviəm/

effluvium

难闻的气味
Meaning
an unpleasant or harmful odor, secretion, or discharge
Example
The effluvium from the factory spread across the neighborhood.
工厂的废气弥漫到整个社区。
C2 noun /ˈɛpɪˌsaɪkl/

epicycle

外行星环
Meaning
a small circle whose center moves around the circumference of a larger one, used in ancient astronomy
Example
The concept of the epicycle was used to explain planetary motion.
外行星环的概念被用来解释行星的运动。