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C2 noun /dɪˈkæmərən/

decameron

十日谈 (博卡乔的故事集)
Meaning
A collection of 100 tales written by Giovanni Boccaccio in the 14th century, told by a group of people over ten days.
Example
The Decameron is considered a masterpiece of classical Italian literature.
《十日谈》被认为是意大利古典文学的杰作。
C2 noun /ˈdɛsɪkənt/

desiccant

干燥剂
Meaning
a substance that absorbs moisture and keeps things dry
Example
Silica gel packets are commonly used as a desiccant in packaging.
硅胶包通常作为干燥剂用于包装中。
C2 noun /ˈɡʊrmənd/

gourmand

美食家
Meaning
A person who enjoys eating a lot or has a great appetite for food.
Example
As a true gourmand, he never missed an opportunity to try new dishes.
作为一名真正的美食家，他从不放过尝试新菜肴的机会。
C2 adjective /droʊl/

droll

滑稽
Meaning
curious or unusual in a way that provokes dry amusement
Example
He had a droll sense of humor that made everyone laugh.
他有一种滑稽的幽默感，让每个人都笑了。
C2 noun /ɛmˈpɔːriəm/

emporium

大型商场
Meaning
A large retail store selling a wide variety of goods.
Example
They visited the new emporium to buy furniture and home decor.
他们参观了新的emporium，购买了家具和家居装饰。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈtræməld/

untrammeled

无限自由
Meaning
Not restricted or hampered; free and unrestricted.
Example
She enjoyed untrammeled freedom in her new life abroad.
她在国外的新生活中享受着无限自由。
C2 noun /ˈtʃaɪ.nə bɑːks/

China box

月橘
Meaning
a small evergreen shrub with tiny white fragrant flowers
Example
The China box plant produced clusters of small white flowers.
月橘植物开出了成簇的小白花。
C2 noun /hɪˈlærɪti/

hilarity

爆笑
Meaning
Extreme amusement, especially when expressed by laughter.
Example
The movie caused great hilarity among the audience.
这部电影在观众中引起了极大的爆笑。
C2 noun /ˌluːkjʊˈbreɪʃən/

lucubration

夜间学习
Meaning
study or meditation, especially at night
Example
His novel was the result of long lucubration.
他的小说是长时间夜间学习的结果。
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrvjuː/

purview

范围
Meaning
the scope or range of authority, responsibility, or knowledge
Example
The case does not fall within the purview of this court.
这个案件不在这个法院的管辖范围内。
C2 adjective /ˈʃɑːpwɔːrn/

shopworn

旧的 / 陈旧的
Meaning
worn or faded from being displayed in a shop; no longer fresh or original
Example
The shopworn shoes were sold at a discount.
这些 shopworn 鞋子以折扣价出售。
C2 verb /ɪmˈpjuːn/

impugn

Meaning
to dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of a statement or motive
Example
The lawyer tried to impugn the credibility of the witness.
C2 noun /ɪˈfʌldʒəns/

effulgence

光辉
Meaning
Brilliant radiance or shining brightness.
Example
The effulgence of the sunrise lit up the entire valley.
日出的光辉照亮了整个山谷。
C2 adjective /raɪˈpɛə.ri.ən/

riparian

位于河流或其他水道的岸边或与之相关的
Meaning
Relating to or situated on the banks of a river or other watercourse.
Example
Riparian vegetation helps prevent soil erosion along rivers.
河岸植被有助于防止河流沿岸的土壤侵蚀。
C2 noun /ˈluː.mən/

lumen

流明
Meaning
A unit of luminous flux, measuring the amount of visible light emitted by a source.
Example
The bulb produces 800 lumens of light.
灯泡产生800流明的光。
C2 noun /wɪt/

whit

极小的量
Meaning
a very small part or amount
Example
He doesn't care a whit about the outcome.
他一点也不在乎结果。
C2 noun /nɛˈkroʊsɪs/

necrosis

坏死
Meaning
the death of body tissue due to disease, injury, or lack of blood supply
Example
The doctor explained that the patient’s wound showed signs of necrosis.
医生解释说，病人的伤口显示出坏死的迹象。
C2 noun /kənˌdʒiː.niˈæl.ə.t̬i/

congeniality

和蔼可亲
Meaning
The quality of being pleasant, friendly, and easy to talk to.
Example
His congeniality makes him popular among friends.
他的和蔼可亲使他在朋友中很受欢迎。
C2 verb /ˈvɪvɪfaɪ/

vivify

使生动
Meaning
to give life or energy to something; to animate or enliven
Example
The teacher’s enthusiasm helped vivify the boring lecture.
教师的热情帮助使乏味的讲座焕发了生机。
C2 noun /ˈrɛd.ə.ləns/

redolence

香气
Meaning
a pleasant smell or the quality of suggesting something strongly
Example
The redolence of jasmine filled the evening air.
茉莉花的香气充满了傍晚的空气。
C2 noun /ɪmˈpaɪ.ə.ti/

Impiety

亵渎
Meaning
lack of piety or reverence, especially for a god; disrespect or irreverence toward religious matters
Example
His impiety shocked the religious community when he mocked their sacred ceremonies.
他的不敬让宗教团体震惊，当他嘲笑他们的神圣仪式时。
C2 noun /ˈskæb.ərd/

scabbard

剑鞘
Meaning
A sheath for the blade of a sword or dagger, typically made of leather or metal.
Example
The knight drew his sword from the scabbard.
骑士从剑鞘中拔出了剑。
C2 noun /ˌfɑːrməkəˈpiːə/

pharmacopoeia

药典
Meaning
An official book listing medicinal drugs, their effects, and directions for use.
Example
The doctor referred to the pharmacopoeia to check the drug's proper dosage.
医生查阅了药典，以核对药物的正确剂量。
C2 noun /ˈɛskwaɪər/

esquire

律师称号
Meaning
A title of respect often used after a man's name, especially for lawyers in the United States.
Example
John Smith, Esquire, will be representing the client in court.
约翰·史密斯，律师称号，将在法庭上代表客户。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkəmˈbʌstəbl/

incombustible

不燃烧
Meaning
Not capable of catching fire or burning.
Example
This material is incombustible and safe for construction.
这种材料是防火的，适合建筑使用。
C2 noun /ˈtʃaɪ.nə roʊz/

China-rose

朱槿
Meaning
a tropical flowering plant with large, showy flowers in various colors
Example
The bright red China-rose flowers decorated the entrance of the house.
鲜红的朱槿花装饰了房子的入口。
C2 noun /ˌpɒl.iˈsɪl.ə.bəl/

polysyllable

多音节词
Meaning
a word with more than one syllable
Example
The word 'elephant' is a polysyllable because it has three syllables.
‘大象’是一个多音节词，因为它有三个音节。
C2 noun /ɪˈmɒljʊmənt/

emolument

工资
Meaning
payment for work or services; salary or fees
Example
The professor received his annual emolument from the university.
教授从大学收到了他的年薪。
C2 noun /ɪnˈtɛnʃən/

intension

内涵
Meaning
The internal content of a concept; the set of attributes implied by a word or phrase.
Example
The intension of the word 'dog' includes being a mammal and domesticated.
'狗'这个词的内涵包括是哺乳动物和被驯养。
C2 adjective /ˈbæti/

batty

疯狂
Meaning
crazy or eccentric in behavior
Example
The old man down the street is a bit batty but harmless.
街上的老人有点疯狂，但无害。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnsəˈluːbriəs/

insalubrious

不健康
Meaning
Unhealthy or not conducive to well-being.
Example
They moved out of the insalubrious neighborhood for the sake of their health.
他们为了健康搬出了不健康的社区
C2 adjective /ˈmɒn.teɪn/

montane

与山区地区相关的; 在山区环境中发现
Meaning
Relating to mountainous regions; found in mountain environments.
Example
Montane forests host a variety of unique species.
山区森林是独特物种的栖息地。
C2 adjective /ˈmɔːrdənt/

mordant

Meaning
Having a sharp, critical, or biting quality; especially in humor.
Example
Her mordant wit often left her friends speechless.
C2 noun /ˈæl.kə.laɪ ækt/

Alkali Act

碱性法案
Meaning
A British law passed in 1863 to regulate the emission of hydrochloric acid gas from alkali works, representing one of the first pieces of environmental legislation.
Example
The Alkali Act of 1863 was one of the first environmental laws.
1863年的碱性法案是最早的环境法律之一。
C2 noun /drʌdʒ/

drudge

苦工
Meaning
A person made to do hard, menial, or dull work.
Example
He felt like a drudge, stuck in repetitive tasks all day.
他觉得自己像个苦工，一整天都困在重复的任务中。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɒnstənt/

inconstant

不稳定的
Meaning
frequently changing; not consistent or dependable
Example
His inconstant moods made it difficult to work with him.
他的情绪不稳定使得与他合作变得困难。
C2 noun /əˈkjuːtnəs/

acuteness

敏锐性；严重程度
Meaning
sharpness of mind or senses; severity or intensity of a condition
Example
Her acuteness allowed her to notice details others missed.
她的敏锐性让她注意到别人忽略的细节。
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 adjective /ˈkrɛdʒʊləs/

credulous

轻信的
Meaning
Having or showing too great a readiness to believe things.
Example
The credulous child believed every story she heard.
那个轻信的孩子相信了她听到的每一个故事。
C2 verb /əˈdʌltəreɪt/

adulterate

掺假
Meaning
to make something poorer in quality by adding another substance, usually of lower quality
Example
The company was fined for adulterating its products with cheap chemicals.
该公司因将其产品篡改成便宜的化学品而被罚款。
C2 verb /ɪˈluːmɪn/

illumine

照亮
Meaning
to light up or make clear
Example
The rising sun illumined the mountain peaks.
初升的太阳照亮了山峰。
C2 noun /ˌsɒ̃ˈfrwɑː/

sangfroid

冷静
Meaning
Composure or coolness under pressure.
Example
She impressed everyone with her sangfroid during the interview.
她在面试中以冷静给大家留下了深刻印象。
C2 adjective /ˈkɒndʒʊɡəl/

conjugal

婚姻的
Meaning
relating to marriage or the relationship between husband and wife
Example
They enjoyed a long life of conjugal happiness.
他们享受了长久的婚姻幸福生活。
C2 adjective /ˈlaʊtɪʃ/

loutish

粗鲁的
Meaning
Clumsy, rude, or aggressive in behavior.
Example
His loutish remarks offended everyone at the meeting.
他粗鲁的言论冒犯了会议上的所有人。
C2 verb /priːˈfɪɡjər/

prefigure

预示
Meaning
to represent, show, or foreshadow something in advance
Example
The economic reforms prefigure major social changes.
经济改革预示着重大社会变革。
C2 noun /ˈsækrɪsti/

sacristy

圣器室
Meaning
a room in a church where sacred vessels and vestments are kept
Example
The priest entered the sacristy before the mass began.
神父在弥撒开始前进入了圣器室。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈsprɛsəbl/

inexpressible

难以言喻
Meaning
Too strong or extreme to be expressed in words.
Example
She felt inexpressible joy at the news of her success.
她得知自己成功的消息时感到难以言喻的喜悦。
C2 adjective /ˈfæn.sɪ.ləs/

fanciless

没有想象力的，普通的
Meaning
without imagination or creativity; plain or ordinary
Example
His drawings were simple and fanciless.
他的画作既简单又没有想象力。
C2 noun /bɪˈhiː.mɒθ/

behemoth

庞然大物
Meaning
Something enormous, especially a large and powerful organization.
Example
The company grew into a corporate behemoth.
公司发展成了一个企业庞然大物。
C2 noun, adjective /ˌæntiˌspæzˈmɒdɪk/

antispasmodic

抗痉挛药
Meaning
A drug or agent that relieves or prevents muscle spasms.
Example
The doctor prescribed an antispasmodic to ease the pain.
医生开了一种抗痉挛药来缓解疼痛。
C2 verb /ˈsɪn.tɪ.leɪt/

scintillate

闪烁
Meaning
to sparkle or shine brightly; to emit flashes of light
Example
The diamond ring scintillated under the bright lights.
钻石戒指在明亮的灯光下闪耀。
C2 adjective /ˈluːpi/

loopy

疯癫
Meaning
crazy, silly, or eccentric
Example
After working all night, he felt a little loopy.
整夜工作后，他感觉有点疯癫。
C2 verb /dɪˈsɪmjʊˌleɪt/

dissimulate

伪装
Meaning
To disguise or conceal one's true feelings or intentions.
Example
He tried to dissimulate his fear with a smile.
他试图用微笑掩饰他的恐惧。
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 noun /kjuːˈpɪdəti/

cupidity

贪婪
Meaning
Excessive desire for wealth or possessions; greed.
Example
The king's downfall was caused by his cupidity.
国王的衰落是由于他的贪婪。
C2 adjective /ˈæstrəl/

astral

Meaning
Relating to the stars or to spiritual, non-physical realms.
Example
Some believe in astral projection, the ability to leave the body and travel spiritually.
C2 noun /niːˈɒkrəsi/

neocracy

由无经验或新官员领导的政府
Meaning
A government or leadership run by inexperienced or new officials.
Example
The sudden revolution led to a neocracy with inexperienced leaders.
突如其来的革命导致了一个新政府，由经验不足的领导人执政。
C2 adjective /ˈlaɪbələs/

libelous

诽谤的
Meaning
containing or constituting a false published statement that damages a person's reputation
Example
The article was found to be libelous and had to be retracted.
该文章被认为是诽谤的，必须撤回。
C2 adjective /fluːˈɛnʃəl/

fluential

有影响力的
Meaning
Having the power to influence or flowing freely (rare/archaic usage).
Example
The fluential speaker captivated the entire audience.
有影响力的演讲者吸引了所有观众。
C2 adjective /ˌɪm.pəˈfɛk.tə.bəl/

imperfectible

不可完美
Meaning
Incapable of being made perfect or complete.
Example
Some human qualities are considered imperfectible.
某些人类特质被认为是不可完美的。
C2 noun ˌɒbfəsˈkeɪʃən

obfuscation

混淆, 迷惑
Meaning
The action of making something obscure, unclear, or unintelligible.
Example
The obfuscation of the data made it difficult to interpret.
数据的混淆使得它们难以解释。
C2 noun /riːm/

ream

令纸
Meaning
A large quantity of paper (typically 500 sheets); informally, a large amount of something.
Example
The office ordered ten reams of paper.
办公室订购了十令纸。
C2 noun/adjective /ˈdɪstæf/

distaff

与女性相关，母系
Meaning
Relating to women or the maternal side of a family; also a tool for spinning thread.
Example
She came from the distaff side of a noble family.
她来自一个贵族家庭的母系。
C2 adjective /ˌsuː.pər.ɪˈrɑː.ɡə.tɔːr.i/

supererogatory

超额的
Meaning
Going beyond what is required or expected; more than necessary.
Example
His donation was supererogatory, far beyond what anyone had asked for.
他的捐赠是超额的，远远超过任何人要求的。
C2 verb /ˈkælsɪfaɪ/

calcify

通过钙盐沉积变硬
Meaning
To harden by deposition of calcium salts; to become rigid or inflexible.
Example
Over time, the tissue began to calcify and lose flexibility.
随着时间的推移，组织开始钙化并失去柔韧性。
C2 adjective /ˈek.wə.bəl/

Equable

平和
Meaning
calm and even-tempered; not easily disturbed
Example
He maintained an equable temperament throughout the crisis.
他在整个危机期间保持了平和的性格。
C2 verb /ɛksˈproʊprieɪt/

expropriate

征用
Meaning
To take property from its owner, especially by authority or for public use.
Example
The government decided to expropriate the land for a new highway.
政府决定征用这块土地来修建一条新高速公路。
C2 noun /ˈtɜːrnkoʊt/

turncoat

叛徒
Meaning
a person who switches allegiance, often betraying a cause or group
Example
He was branded a turncoat after joining the rival political party.
在加入对立的政党后，他被贴上了叛徒的标签。
C2 adjective /ˌkrɪp.təˈɡræf.ɪk/

cryptographic

加密的
Meaning
Relating to cryptography; involving or using secret codes or ciphers for security.
Example
Banks use cryptographic technology to protect transactions.
银行使用加密技术来保护交易。
C2 verb /ɡɜːrd/

gird

系上
Meaning
to encircle with a belt or band; to prepare for action
Example
The knight girded his sword before battle.
骑士在战斗前系好剑。
C2 adjective /ˈkælkjʊləbl/

calculable

可计算的
Meaning
Capable of being calculated, estimated, or measured.
Example
The risk involved in the project is calculable.
项目中的风险是可以计算的。
C2 verb /ˈæd.ʌm.breɪt/

adumbrate

预示
Meaning
to foreshadow or suggest something in an unclear or indirect way
Example
The report adumbrates future economic challenges.
报告预示着未来的经济挑战。
C2 /laɪð/

lithe

灵活且优雅
Meaning
thin, supple, and graceful in movement
Example
The lithe dancer captivated the audience with her graceful spins.
灵活的舞者用她优雅的旋转迷住了观众。
C2 noun /ˌdɛspəˈrɑːdoʊ/

desperado

Meaning
A bold, reckless, or dangerous person, often a criminal.
Example
The sheriff was determined to capture the desperado who terrorized the town.
C2 verb, noun /ɡaʊdʒ/

gouge

挖掘，漫天要价
Meaning
To cut or scoop out a deep hole or groove; to overcharge unfairly.
Example
He accidentally gouged a hole in the wooden table.
他不小心在木桌子上挖了个洞。
C2 noun /ˌɪkθiˈɒlədʒi/

ichthyology

鱼类学
Meaning
The branch of zoology that deals with fish.
Example
He pursued a degree in ichthyology at the university.
他在大学获得了鱼类学学位。
C2 noun /ˌfoʊ.nəˈlɑː.dʒi/

phonology

语音学
Meaning
the study of the sound system of a language
Example
She is studying phonology to understand how sounds function in English.
她正在研究语音学，以了解英语中声音的功能。
C2 adjective /ˈɪndələnt/

indolent

懒惰
Meaning
Wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.
Example
The indolent cat slept in the sun all afternoon.
懒惰的猫整天躺在阳光下睡觉。
C2 adjective /ˈɒf.biːt/

offbeat

不寻常
Meaning
Unusual, unconventional, or different from the norm.
Example
She has a very offbeat sense of humor.
她有非常不寻常的幽默感。
C2 noun /haɪˈdrɒmɪtər/

hydrometer

Meaning
An instrument used to measure the density or specific gravity of liquids.
Example
The brewer used a hydrometer to test the sugar content of the solution.
C2 adjective /ˈtʃɜːrlɪʃ/

churlish

粗鲁
Meaning
Rude in a mean-spirited and surly way.
Example
It would be churlish to refuse her kind invitation.
拒绝她亲切的邀请将是粗鲁的。
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。
C2 adverb, noun /ˈwɛə.wɪð/

wherewith

手段
Meaning
With which; the means or resources needed for something.
Example
He lacked the money wherewith to buy a new house.
他没有足够的钱来买新房。
C2 adjective /ˌænθrəpəˈmɔːrfəs/

anthropomorphous

人形的
Meaning
having the form or attributes of a human
Example
The statue had an anthropomorphous shape resembling a human.
这座雕像有着类似人类的形状。
C2 noun /hɪˈdʒɛməni/ or /ˈhɛdʒəmoʊni/

hegemony

霸权
Meaning
leadership or dominance, especially by one state or group over others
Example
The empire maintained its hegemony over neighboring states.
帝国保持了对邻国的霸权。
C2 verb /ˈkɒd.l̩/

coddle

过度溺爱
Meaning
to treat someone with excessive care or kindness, often in a way that is overprotective
Example
Parents should support their children without coddling them.
父母应该在不溺爱孩子的情况下支持他们。
C2 noun /ˈbrɪk ə ˌbræk/

bric-a-brac

小装饰品
Meaning
Small decorative objects or ornaments, often of little value.
Example
The shelves were filled with old bric-a-brac from her travels.
架子上堆满了她旅行时带回来的旧装饰品。
C2 noun /ˌpɪəriəˈdɪsɪti/

periodicity

周期性
Meaning
The quality or state of being regular or recurring at intervals.
Example
The periodicity of the moon’s phases has fascinated humans for centuries.
月亮相位的周期性几个世纪以来一直吸引着人类。
C2 verb /ˌaʊtməˈnuːvər/

outmaneuver

巧妙地战胜
Meaning
to gain an advantage over an opponent by skillful or clever action
Example
The smaller company managed to outmaneuver its larger rival.
小公司成功地战胜了它的大对手。
C2 verb /ɪnˈɡreɪʃiˌeɪt/

ingratiate

Meaning
To gain favor or approval by deliberate effort, often in a flattering way.
Example
She tried to ingratiate herself with her boss by complimenting him often.
C2 adverb /ˈdʒɪndʒərli/

gingerly

小心地
Meaning
in a very careful or cautious manner
Example
She walked gingerly on the icy path.
她小心翼翼地走在结冰的路上。
C2 noun /ˈhæbɪtjuːd/

habitude

习惯，风俗
Meaning
a customary condition or mode of life; habitual practice
Example
He lived in a quiet habitude, avoiding the noise of the city.
他生活在一种安静的习惯中，避开城市的喧嚣。
C2 noun /ˈræpsədi/

rhapsody

激昂的歌曲/赞美
Meaning
an expression of great enthusiasm or an epic musical composition
Example
The singer’s performance was a rhapsody of emotions.
歌手的表演是一场情感的狂想曲。
C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈsɜːrnəbl/

indiscernible

难以察觉的
Meaning
Impossible or difficult to see, notice, or distinguish.
Example
The difference between the two shades was almost indiscernible.
这两种色调之间的差异几乎难以察觉。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈfeɪnd/

unfeigned

真诚
Meaning
genuine; not pretended or insincere
Example
She expressed unfeigned joy at her friend's success.
她在朋友的成功上表达了真诚的喜悦。
C2 noun /ˈfɔːrˌnɑːlɪdʒ/

foreknowledge

预知
Meaning
Awareness of something before it happens or exists.
Example
The prophet claimed to have foreknowledge of the event.
先知声称他预知了这个事件。
C2 noun /ˈɡɜːrdər/

girder

钢梁
Meaning
a large, strong beam used to support buildings or bridges
Example
The steel girders held the weight of the bridge.
钢铁梁支撑了桥的重量。
C2 noun /ˈsælvər/

salver

银托盘
Meaning
A tray, typically made of silver, used for serving food or drinks.
Example
The butler brought in the tea on a silver salver.
管家将茶水放在银托盘上端来。
C2 adjective /pɒnˈtɪfɪkəl/

pontifical

与教皇或主教相关的；浮夸的或自命不凡的
Meaning
relating to a pope or bishop; pompous or self-important
Example
His pontifical manner annoyed the other members of the committee.
他的傲慢态度让委员会的其他成员感到不悦。
C2 verb /dɪˈbɪlɪteɪt/

debilitate

削弱
Meaning
to weaken or make someone or something infirm
Example
The long illness debilitated his strength.
长时间的疾病削弱了他的力量。
C2 noun /ˈkaɪrəˌmænsi/

chiromancy

掌纹学
Meaning
The practice of predicting the future by interpreting the lines on the palms of hands; palmistry.
Example
The old woman practiced chiromancy and told fortunes for travelers.
老妇人练习掌纹学并为旅行者预测未来。
C2 noun /ˈkɒɡneɪt/

cognate

同源词
Meaning
a word related to another word in origin; having the same linguistic root
Example
The Spanish word 'madre' and the English word 'mother' are cognates.
西班牙语单词'madre'和英语单词'mother'是同源词。
C2 adjective /ˌsæsərˈdoʊtl/

sacerdotal

神职的
Meaning
Relating to priests or the priesthood.
Example
The ritual had a distinctly sacerdotal character.
仪式具有明显的神职特征。
C2 noun /ˌpɛkjʊˈleɪʃən/

peculation

挪用公款
Meaning
The act of embezzling or stealing money, especially from public funds.
Example
The minister resigned after being accused of peculation.
部长在被指控参与挪用公款后辞职。
C2 adjective /daɪˈɜːrnəl/

diurnal

昼行性
Meaning
active during the day; occurring daily
Example
Most birds are diurnal creatures, active in daylight hours.
大多数鸟类是昼行性动物，在白天活跃。
C2 verb /ˌpriːɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/

preengage

预先雇佣
Meaning
To contract or engage beforehand; to arrange in advance.
Example
The workers were preengaged before the project officially started.
项目正式开始前，工人们已被预先雇佣。
C2 noun /ˌɪnkrʌˈsteɪʃən/

incrustation

外壳
Meaning
a crust or hard coating formed on the surface of something
Example
The old pipes were blocked due to heavy incrustation of minerals.
由于矿物质的重积附，旧管道被堵塞了。
C2 noun /ˈæntiruːm/

anteroom

前厅
Meaning
A small room leading to a main one, often used as a waiting area.
Example
The guests waited in the anteroom before being called inside.
客人在被叫进去之前在前厅等待。
C2 verb /ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnd/

reprehend

谴责
Meaning
to express disapproval or criticism of someone or something
Example
The teacher reprehended the student for being dishonest.
老师因学生不诚实而批评了他。
C2 adjective /dɪˈtɜːrmɪnət/

determinate

确定的
Meaning
having exact and definite limits or form
Example
The contract is for a determinate period of two years.
合同是为期两年的确定期限。
C2 noun /ˈdəʊ.lər/

dolor

痛苦
Meaning
A state of great sorrow or distress.
Example
The nation was in deep dolor after the tragedy.
国家在悲剧发生后陷入了深深的痛苦。
C2 verb /ˈekspərˌɡeɪt/

expurgate

删改
Meaning
To remove offensive or objectionable parts from a text or speech.
Example
The publisher decided to expurgate the novel before reprinting it.
出版社决定在再版前删改这部小说。
C2 verb /ɪnˈkʌmbər/

encumber

负担
Meaning
to burden or weigh down something, making it difficult to move or progress
Example
She was encumbered by the heavy luggage during her journey.
她在旅行中因沉重的行李而感到负担沉重。
C2 verb /dɪˈbɔːtʃ/

debauch

堕落
Meaning
to corrupt morally; to lead into excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures
Example
The novel shows how wealth can debauch a person's character.
小说展示了财富如何败坏一个人的品格。
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。
C2 noun /prɪˈfɜːrmənt/

preferment

晋升
Meaning
promotion or advancement in rank, position, or office
Example
He hoped for preferment in the government office.
他希望在政府办公室得到晋升。
C2 noun /ˌmɛɡələˈmeɪniə/

megalomania

对权力、财富或万能的妄想
Meaning
A condition characterized by delusional fantasies of power, wealth, or omnipotence.
Example
The dictator’s megalomania led him to believe he was invincible.
独裁者的极端自恋狂使他相信自己无敌。
C2 adjective /dɪˈkrɛpɪt/

decrepit

破旧
Meaning
worn out or weakened by age or neglect
Example
The decrepit old house was on the verge of collapse.
那座破旧的老房子几乎要坍塌了。
C2 noun /ˈmænˌiː.tər/

man-eater

食人者
Meaning
An animal that kills and eats humans; informally, a woman who is very assertive in relationships.
Example
The tiger became a notorious man-eater in the village.
老虎在村子里成了臭名昭著的人吃人。
C2 noun /ˈfʌriər/

furrier

毛皮商人
Meaning
A person who prepares or deals in furs.
Example
The furrier displayed fine coats in his shop.
毛皮商人在他的店里展示了精美的大衣。
C2 noun /ˈfʌstɪən/

fustian

浮夸的演讲
Meaning
pompous or pretentious speech or writing; originally a type of thick cloth
Example
The politician's speech was filled with fustian and empty promises.
政治家的演讲充满了浮夸和空洞的承诺。