B2 verb /dɪˈsiːv/

deceive

欺骗

Meaning

To cause someone to believe something that is not true.

Example

He tried to deceive his friends with a fake story.

他试图用一个假的故事欺骗他的朋友。

C1 adjective /ɪˈmeɪʃieɪtɪd/

emaciated

消瘦

Meaning

Abnormally thin or weak, usually due to illness or lack of food.

Example

The emaciated dog was rescued from the abandoned house.

那只消瘦的狗从废弃的房子里被救出来。

A2 pronoun /hɪmˈself/

himself

他自己

Meaning

Used to emphasize that a male person does something by his own effort.

Example

He fixed the car himself.

他自己修好了车。

C1 adverb /ˌɪnsɪˈdɛntəli/

incidentally

顺便

Meaning

by the way; used to introduce a remark not directly related to the main subject

Example

Incidentally, did you know that she studied in Paris?

顺便问一下，你知道她曾经在巴黎学习吗？

C2 noun /ˈfɔːrˌpiːk/

forepeak

船头舱

Meaning

The compartment in the forward part of a ship, often used for storage.

Example

The sailors stored extra ropes in the forepeak.

水手们将额外的绳索存放在船头舱里。

C2 noun /ˈoʊɡər/

ogre

Meaning

A mythical monster, often depicted as large, hideous, and cruel; metaphorically, a cruel or terrifying person.

Example

The villagers feared the ogre who lived in the dark forest.

C2 adverb, adjective /ˈɡrætɪs/ or /ˈɡreɪtɪs/

gratis

免费

Meaning

Without charge; free of cost.

Example

The drinks at the event were provided gratis.

活动中的饮料是免费的。

C2 noun /ˈbælæst/

ballast

压舱物

Meaning

heavy material used to stabilize a ship or vehicle

Example

The ship was loaded with ballast to remain steady in the storm.

船只装载了压舱物，以便在风暴中保持稳定。

C1 adjective /ˈprɪs.tiːn/

pristine

原始的, 未被破坏的, 干净新鲜的

Meaning

In its original condition; unspoiled, clean, and fresh.

Example

The forest remains in a pristine condition.

森林保持着原始的状态。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈsɪstənt/

insistent

坚持的

Meaning

demanding something firmly and refusing to accept no

Example

The child was insistent on getting a new toy.

孩子坚持要得到一个新玩具。

A2 verb /baɪt/

bite

咬

Meaning

to cut with teeth; to have a sharp effect

Example

The dog might bite if it feels threatened.

那只狗可能会咬，如果它感到受到威胁。

B2 noun /dɪˈsen.dənt/

Descendant

后代

Meaning

a person who is descended from a particular ancestor; offspring of a later generation

Example

She discovered that she was a descendant of European royalty through genealogy research.

她通过家谱研究发现，她是欧洲皇室的后代。

B2 verb /rɪˈkɜːr/

recur

Meaning

to happen again, especially repeatedly or at regular intervals

Example

The headache tends to recur every few weeks.

C2 noun /ɪˈrʌp.ʃən/

Irruption

突然的暴力入侵; 入侵或突袭; 突如其来的爆发或喷发

Meaning

a sudden violent entry; an invasion or raid; a sudden outburst or eruption

Example

The army's irruption into enemy territory caught the opposing forces completely off guard.

军队的突然闯入敌方领土使对方力量完全措手不及。

C2 adjective /ˈæsɪnaɪn/

asinine

愚蠢的

Meaning

Extremely foolish or stupid.

Example

It was an asinine idea to drive into the storm without checking the weather.

在没有检查天气的情况下开车进入暴风雨是一个愚蠢的主意。

A2 noun /ˈfer.i.teɪl/

Fairy-tale

童话故事

Meaning

a children's story about magical and imaginary beings and lands

Example

Children love listening to fairy-tales before bedtime.

孩子们喜欢在睡觉前听童话故事。

B2 adjective /ˈpæsɪv/

passive

被动; (语法) 被动语态

Meaning

not actively responding or participating; in grammar, denoting the voice in which the subject undergoes the action

Example

Instead of taking charge, he remained passive during the meeting.

他在会议中没有采取主导，而是保持被动。

B2 noun /spæm/

spam

垃圾邮件

Meaning

unsolicited or unwanted electronic communication, typically in the form of email

Example

My inbox is full of spam emails that I need to delete.

我的收件箱里满是垃圾邮件，我需要删除它们。

B2 noun /ɡreɪn/

Grain

谷物

Meaning

wheat or any other cultivated cereal crop used as food; a single seed of a cereal

Example

The farmer stored large quantities of grain in the barn after the harvest.

农民在收获后将大量谷物存放在谷仓里。

C1 noun /ˈkæv.əl.ri/

Cavalry

骑兵

Meaning

soldiers who fight on horseback; the part of an army formerly composed of troops on horseback

Example

The cavalry charged across the field with great speed.

骑兵以极快的速度冲过了田野。

C1 noun /ˈpɑːr.keɪ/

parquet

木质地板

Meaning

A floor made of wooden blocks arranged in a geometric pattern.

Example

The old mansion had a beautiful parquet floor.

那座古老的豪宅有一块漂亮的木质地板。

B1 noun /ˈprɒf.ɪt/

Profit

利润

Meaning

money that is earned in trade or business after paying costs

Example

The company made a significant profit this quarter.

公司在本季度获得了可观的利润。

C2 verb /ˈdʒɛn.juˌflɛkt/

genuflect

Meaning

to bend one or both knees as a sign of reverence or worship

Example

The worshippers genuflect before the altar.

C1 noun /ɡlɪtʃ/

glitch

故障

Meaning

A sudden, usually temporary fault or malfunction in a system or device.

Example

The computer crashed due to a minor glitch in the software.

由于软件中的小故障，计算机崩溃了。

B2 noun /sərˈvaɪvər/

Survivor

一个幸存下来的人，特别是指在其他人死去后仍然活着的人

Meaning

a person who survives, especially a person remaining alive after an event in which others have died

Example

She is a cancer survivor who now helps other patients.

她是一名癌症幸存者，现在帮助其他病人。

B2 adjective /ˈspiːtʃləs/

speechless

无言

Meaning

Unable to speak because of shock, surprise, or strong emotion.

Example

She was speechless when she received the award.

她获得奖项时无言以对。

C1 verb /θræʃ/

thrash

殴打

Meaning

to beat someone or something violently; to move wildly or violently

Example

The angry man threatened to thrash his opponent.

愤怒的男人威胁要殴打他的对手。

C1 noun /səˈlɪləkwi/

soliloquy

独白

Meaning

a speech in which a character talks to themselves, often used in drama to reveal inner thoughts

Example

Hamlet's soliloquy is one of the most famous passages in Shakespearean drama.

哈姆雷特的独白是莎士比亚戏剧中最著名的段落之一。

B2 adverb /ˈskɪl.fəl.i/

Skilfully/US: Skillfully

熟练地

Meaning

in a way that shows ability and training; expertly

Example

She skilfully painted the portrait in just two hours.

她在两个小时内熟练地画了肖像。

B1 noun /ˈbʊt.ʃər/

Butcher

屠夫

Meaning

a person whose job is cutting up and selling meat in a shop

Example

The butcher recommended the best cut of beef for our dinner.

屠夫推荐了我们晚餐的最佳牛肉切块。

C1 noun /ˈnjuːɑːns/

nuance

细微差别

Meaning

A subtle difference in shade of meaning, appearance, or sound.

Example

He noticed the subtle nuance in her expression.

他注意到她表情中的细微差别。

B2 noun /kəˈkeɪn/

cocaine

可卡因 (毒品)

Meaning

a powerful and addictive illegal drug made from coca leaves

Example

He was arrested for possessing cocaine.

他因拥有可卡因而被逮捕。

C1 noun /ˈbʊl.ək/

Bullock

牛犊

Meaning

a young bull; a castrated bull used for farm work

Example

The farmer used a bullock to plow the field.

农民用牛犊来耕地。

B1 adjective /əˈfɪʃəl/

official

官方

Meaning

relating to or connected with an authority or public office

Example

He is the official spokesperson for the company.

他是公司的官方发言人。

A2 adjective /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɒnɪk/

electronic

电子的

Meaning

Operating with or produced by the use of electronic devices.

Example

She bought an electronic keyboard for her music lessons.

她为她的音乐课买了一台电子键盘。

C1 noun /ˌnjʊə.roʊ.plæˈstɪs.ɪ.ti/

neuroplasticity

神经可塑性

Meaning

The brain's ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections throughout life.

Example

Neuroplasticity allows the brain to rewire itself after an injury.

神经可塑性使大脑在受伤后能够重新连接。

A1 noun /bɔɪ/

boy

男孩

Meaning

a male child or young male person

Example

The boy ran across the playground.

那个男孩跑过了操场。

B1 noun /ˈfʌŋkʃən/

function

功能

Meaning

An activity or purpose natural to or intended for a person or thing.

Example

The main function of the heart is to pump blood.

心脏的主要功能是泵送血液。

B2 noun /ˈɒfərɪŋ/

offering

提供

Meaning

something that is given, especially as a gift or contribution

Example

The company’s latest offering is an eco-friendly car.

公司的最新产品是一款环保汽车。

A2 verb /hæŋ/

hang

挂

Meaning

to suspend or be suspended from above; to attach from a higher point

Example

I hang my coat on the hook.

我把外套挂在钩子上。

B2 noun /ɪnˈhæbɪtənt/

inhabitant

居民

Meaning

a person or animal that lives in a particular place

Example

The inhabitants of the village rely on farming for their livelihood.

村庄的居民依靠农业为生。

B1 noun /pəˈlɪtɪʃən/

politician

政治家

Meaning

a person who is involved in politics, especially as a profession

Example

The politician promised to improve the economy.

政治家承诺改善经济。

A2 noun /ˈɔːtəm/

autumn

秋天

Meaning

the season between summer and winter, when leaves fall from trees

Example

The trees look beautiful in autumn, with colorful leaves falling.

秋天的树木看起来很美，五彩斑斓的树叶正在掉落。

C1 verb /səbˈvɜːrt/

subvert

Meaning

to undermine or overthrow an established system, authority, or institution

Example

The rebels tried to subvert the government.

A2 verb /ˈɡæðər/

gather

聚集

Meaning

to come together or collect in one place; to assemble

Example

People gather in the park for the festival.

人们在公园聚集庆祝节日。

C2 noun /ˈhænd ˌrɪŋɪŋ/

hand-wringing

过度担忧

Meaning

excessive worry or concern expressed in a visible or dramatic way.

Example

There was much hand-wringing over the political crisis.

关于政治危机有很多戏剧性的担忧。

B2 adjective /ˈprɒfɪtəbl/

profitable

盈利的

Meaning

yielding profit or financial gain

Example

The company has become highly profitable after the new strategy was implemented.

公司在实施新策略后变得极具盈利性。

C2 adjective /dæŋk/

dank

潮湿且寒冷

Meaning

unpleasantly damp and cold

Example

The basement was dark and dank, filled with a musty smell.

地下室又黑又潮湿，弥漫着一股霉味。

C2 noun /ˈvɛrɪti/

verity

真实性

Meaning

a true principle or belief; the state of being true

Example

The verity of his statement was confirmed by evidence.

他陈述的真实性通过证据得到了确认。

C2 noun ˌæm.ɔː.tɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

amortization

摊销

Meaning

The process of paying off debt with regular payments over time.

Example

The amortization schedule showed a 10-year repayment plan.

摊销计划显示了一个10年的还款计划。

C1 adjective /dɪˈpreɪvd/

depraved

堕落的

Meaning

morally corrupt or wicked

Example

The film depicts the life of a depraved criminal.

这部电影描述了一个堕落罪犯的生活。

A2 noun /ˈpjuːpəl/

pupil

学生; 瞳孔

Meaning

a student, especially a young one; the central opening of the eye that lets in light

Example

The pupil listened carefully to the teacher during class.

学生在课堂上认真听老师讲课。

C2 adjective /ˈwæɡ.ɪʃ/

waggish

顽皮或淘气

Meaning

playfully humorous or mischievous

Example

His waggish remarks made everyone laugh.

他的顽皮评论让每个人都笑了。

B2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈweər/

Unaware

无意识的; 不知道的; 没有意识

Meaning

not knowing or realizing; having no knowledge of something

Example

She was completely unaware of the danger.

她完全没有意识到危险。

C1 adjective /dɪˈsiːtfəl/

deceitful

欺骗的

Meaning

Deliberately misleading or dishonest.

Example

She gave a deceitful answer to hide the truth.

她给了一个欺骗性的回答，以掩盖真相。

B2 adjective /ˌɪntərˈmiːdiət/

intermediate

中级

Meaning

Coming between two things in time, place, or order; in the middle level or stage.

Example

She is taking an intermediate-level French course.

她正在上一个中级法语课程。

C2 noun /ˌæv.oʊˈkeɪ.ʃən/

avocation

副业

Meaning

a hobby or minor occupation pursued in addition to one's main work

Example

Painting is his avocation after office hours.

绘画是他下班后的副业。

B1 adverb /sɪnˈsɪrli/

sincerely

真诚地

Meaning

with genuine feelings; honestly and truly

Example

I sincerely hope you recover soon.

我真诚地希望你早日康复。

B2 noun /ˈlɪvər/

liver

肝脏

Meaning

a large organ in the body that cleans the blood and produces bile to help digest food.

Example

The liver plays a vital role in removing toxins from the body.

肝脏在清除体内毒素中起着至关重要的作用。

B2 noun /ˈdiː.sən.si/

Decency

体面

Meaning

behavior that conforms to accepted standards of morality or respectability

Example

She had the decency to apologize for her mistake immediately.

她有体面，立即为她的错误道歉。

C2 verb /fɔːrˈdʒʌdʒ/

forejudge

预先判断

Meaning

To judge beforehand without adequate information.

Example

It is unfair to forejudge someone without knowing the facts.

在没有了解事实的情况下对某人做出判断是不公平的。

B2 adjective /ˈhɑːrti/

Hearty

热情友好; 丰富而滋养

Meaning

enthusiastic and friendly; substantial and nourishing

Example

He gave us a hearty welcome when we arrived at his home.

当我们到达他家时，他给了我们热情的欢迎。

B1 adjective /ˈvɪʒuəl/

visual

视觉的

Meaning

Relating to seeing or sight.

Example

The movie was praised for its stunning visual effects.

这部电影因其惊人的视觉效果而受到称赞。

C2 adjective /ˌsɛm.iˈkɒn.ʃəs/

semiconscious

半意识的

Meaning

Only partly conscious; not fully aware of surroundings.

Example

He was semiconscious after the accident and could barely respond.

他在事故后半意识清醒，几乎无法回应。

B2 adjective /ɪmˈplɪsɪt/

implicit

隐性

Meaning

Suggested or understood without being directly stated.

Example

Her trust in him was implicit.

她对他的信任是隐性的。

C2 noun /ˈklæŋər/

clangor

响声，轰鸣

Meaning

A loud, resonant, and continuous noise, often metallic.

Example

The clangor of the church bells filled the town square.

教堂钟声的轰鸣充满了小镇的广场。

B2 noun /sɛnˈseɪʃən/

Sensation

感觉

Meaning

a physical feeling or perception resulting from something that happens to or comes into contact with the body; a widespread reaction of interest and excitement

Example

The new singer became an overnight sensation.

这位新歌手一夜之间成名，成为轰动一时的现象级人物。

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。

A2 noun /ˈdaʊnˌtaʊn/

downtown

市中心

Meaning

the central part of a city

Example

They spent the afternoon shopping downtown.

他们在市中心购物度过了下午。

B2 noun /ˈdʒel.ə.si/

Jealousy

嫉妒；对竞争对手的愤恨

Meaning

a feeling of envy of someone or their achievements; resentment against a rival

Example

His jealousy over his colleague's promotion led to tension in the workplace.

他对同事升职的嫉妒在工作场所造成了紧张。

C2 noun /ˈɡæli/

galley

船舱厨房

Meaning

A low, flat ship used in ancient times, often with sails and oars; also, a kitchen on a ship or aircraft.

Example

The galley was filled with the smell of freshly cooked food.

船舱厨房充满了新鲜烹饪食物的气味。

A2 noun /ˈsɪŋ.ər/

Singer

歌手

Meaning

a person who sings, especially as a job or profession

Example

The singer performed beautifully at the concert last night.

歌手昨晚在音乐会上表现得非常出色。

C2 noun /ˈpælɪmpsɛst/

palimpsest

重写本

Meaning

a manuscript or document that has been written over but still bears traces of earlier writing; something reused or altered but still retaining traces of its earlier form

Example

The ancient manuscript was a palimpsest, showing faint traces of previous texts beneath the new writing.

这本古老的手稿是一个重写本，下面隐藏着以前文本的微弱痕迹。

B2 adjective /ˈtʃuːzi/

choosy

挑剔

Meaning

very careful in choosing; selective

Example

She is very choosy about the clothes she wears.

她对她穿的衣服非常挑剔。

C2 noun dʒʊˈdɪʃəsnɪs

judiciousness

明智，审慎

Meaning

Having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense.

Example

Her judiciousness in making decisions was appreciated.

她在做决定时的明智被赞赏。

B1 noun /ˈtɛmpəl/

temple

寺庙

Meaning

a building used for the worship of a god or gods

Example

They visited an ancient temple during their trip to India.

他们在印度旅行时参观了一个古老的寺庙。

B1 adverb /prɪˈsaɪs.li/

precisely

精确地

Meaning

In an exact and accurate manner, with attention to detail.

Example

The robotic arm performed the operation precisely.

机器人手臂精确地完成了手术。

A2 noun /fɔːrk/

Fork

叉子

Meaning

a tool with two or more prongs used for eating or serving food

Example

Please use a fork to eat your salad.

请用叉子吃你的沙拉。

A2 noun, verb /kɒf/

cough

咳嗽

Meaning

a sudden noisy release of air from the lungs to clear the throat or airway; to expel air suddenly from the lungs with a cough

Example

He has a bad cough and stayed home today.

他咳嗽得很厉害，所以今天待在家里。

B2 noun /ɪnˈθuziæst/

enthusiast

爱好者

Meaning

a person who is very interested in a particular activity or subject

Example

He is a football enthusiast and watches every match.

他是一个足球爱好者，看每一场比赛。

C2 verb /ˌæpərˈteɪn/

appertain

属于

Meaning

to relate to or be connected with something

Example

The rules only appertain to members of the club.

规则只适用于俱乐部的成员。

B2 noun /ˈsliːpər/

sleeper

睡觉的人；意外成功的事物

Meaning

a person or thing that sleeps; something that unexpectedly succeeds

Example

The movie turned out to be a real sleeper hit.

这部电影竟然成为了意外的成功。

C1 noun /ˌkɒn.əˈsɜːr/

connoisseur

行家

Meaning

an expert judge in matters of taste, especially in food, art, or wine

Example

She is a true connoisseur of fine art.

她是美术的真正行家。

B2 noun /ˌdel.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

delegation

代表团

Meaning

A group of people chosen to represent others in negotiations or discussions.

Example

The delegation presented their country's agenda.

代表团提出了他们国家的议程。

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。

A1 noun /ɒkˈtoʊbər/

october

十月

Meaning

the tenth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar

Example

The weather becomes cooler in October.

十月天气开始变凉。

C1 noun /ˈvaɪəˌleɪtər/

violator

违规者

Meaning

A person who breaks or disregards a law, rule, or agreement.

Example

The police caught the traffic violator at the intersection.

警察在交叉口抓住了交通违规者。

B1 noun /tuːn/

Tune

旋律; 音乐作品; 正确的音高

Meaning

a melody or musical composition; correct musical pitch

Example

She hummed a beautiful tune while working in the garden.

她在花园工作时哼着一首美妙的旋律。

A1 noun /bɒks/

Box

盒子

Meaning

a container with flat sides and a lid, used for storing or carrying things

Example

She put her toys in the wooden box.

她把玩具放进木盒里。

A2 verb /hɜːrt/

hurt

伤害

Meaning

to cause pain or injury; to feel pain physically or emotionally

Example

My back hurts from sitting too long.

我的背部因为坐得太久而疼痛。

B2 noun /ˌɪnəˈbɪləti/

inability

无能

Meaning

the state of being unable to do something

Example

His inability to make decisions affected his career.

他无法做决定，这影响了他的职业生涯。

C2 noun /ˈfɔːrkɔːrt/

forecourt

前庭

Meaning

an open area in front of a large building, especially a petrol station or hotel

Example

The car was parked in the hotel forecourt.

车停在酒店的前庭里。

A2 noun /ˈflaɪ.ɪŋ ˈkriː.tʃər/

Flying creature

会飞的生物

Meaning

any animal that has the ability to fly through the air

Example

Birds, bats, and insects are all examples of flying creatures.

鸟类、蝙蝠和昆虫是会飞的生物的例子。

C1 verb /fɔːrˈseɪk/

forsake

Meaning

to abandon or give up something or someone

Example

He decided not to forsake his old friends despite his success.

A1 noun /θæŋks/

thanks

谢谢

Meaning

an expression of gratitude

Example

Thanks for helping me with the project.

谢谢你帮我做这个项目。

B2 noun /ˈfer.i boʊt/

Ferry-boat

渡船

Meaning

a boat that carries passengers and vehicles across water

Example

We took the ferry-boat to cross the river.

我们坐渡船过河。

C2 adjective /əˈdʌltəreɪtɪd/

adulterated

Meaning

describes food, drink, or medicine made weaker or impure by the addition of another substance

Example

Authorities seized adulterated drugs from the warehouse.

B2 noun, verb, adjective /ræŋk/

rank

职级

Meaning

A position in a hierarchy; to place in order according to importance or quality.

Example

She quickly rose to a senior rank in the company.

她迅速晋升为公司中的高级职位。

C2 noun /ˈspɒt.ɪd sneɪk hed/

Spotted snake head

斑点蛇头鱼

Meaning

a type of freshwater fish with spotted markings and an elongated head resembling a snake

Example

The spotted snake head is a popular fish for aquaculture in South Asia.

斑点蛇头鱼是南亚水产养殖中常见的鱼类。

B2 noun /dɪˈrɛktəri/

paronymous

同源词

Meaning

Words that are derived from the same root or sound alike.

Example

The words 'effect' and 'effective' are paronymous.

‘Effect’ 和 ‘Effective’ 是同源词。

C1 verb /ˈsælvɪdʒ/

salvage

挽救

Meaning

To save something from loss, damage, or destruction.

Example

They managed to salvage some goods from the fire.

他们成功地从火灾中挽救了一些货物。

C2 noun /vəˈliːɪti/

velleity

微弱的愿望

Meaning

A wish or inclination not strong enough to lead to action.

Example

His interest in painting never grew beyond a mere velleity.

他对绘画的兴趣从未超越一个微弱的愿望。

B1 noun /ˈtʃæmpiənʃɪp/

championship

锦标赛

Meaning

a competition to decide who is the best in a particular sport or activity.

Example

The championship will be held next month.

锦标赛将在下个月举行。

C1 verb /ˈɒp.tɪ.maɪz/

optimize

优化

Meaning

To make the best or most effective use of a situation, opportunity, or resource.

Example

The company is working to optimize its supply chain.

公司正在努力优化其供应链。

C2 adjective /ˈpɛndjʊləs/

pendulous

幸福

Meaning

hanging down loosely; drooping

Example

The pendulous fruit weighed down the branch.

她收到奖项时，无法隐藏她的幸福。

C2 noun /tɔːˈtɒlədʒi/

tautology

不必要的重复

Meaning

the unnecessary repetition of the same idea in different words

Example

The phrase 'it will happen or it won’t' is a tautology.

'它会发生，或者不会发生' 这句话就是一个套词论。

A1 adjective /naɪs/

Nice

愉快的; 漂亮的; 满意的; 吸引人的

Meaning

pleasant; agreeable; satisfactory; good; attractive

Example

She wore a nice dress to the party.

她穿着一件漂亮的裙子去参加派对。

B2 verb /ɪmˈbreɪs/

embrace

拥抱

Meaning

to hold someone closely in your arms; to accept willingly

Example

She embraced her friend at the airport.

她在机场拥抱了她的朋友。

B1 noun, verb /ˈfəʊtəʊˌkɒpi/

photocopy

复印

Meaning

a copy of a document made using a photocopying machine; to make such a copy

Example

Please photocopy these documents before the meeting.

请在会议前复印这些文件。

A2 adverb /ˈsʌm.weər/

Somewhere

某处

Meaning

in or at some place; in an unspecified location

Example

I left my keys somewhere in the house.

我把钥匙放在屋子里的某处。

B2 verb rɪˈzaɪn

resign

辞职

Meaning

Voluntarily leave a job or other position.

Example

Ministers were forced to resign.

部长们被迫辞职。

C1 adjective /ˈmaʊntɪnəs/

Mountainous

山区的

Meaning

having many mountains; characterized by mountains

Example

The mountainous region was difficult to travel through.

这个山区地区很难旅行。

B2 noun /sɛnt/

scent

香气

Meaning

a distinctive smell, especially a pleasant one

Example

The scent of roses filled the garden.

玫瑰的香气充满了花园。

C2 adjective /luːˈɡuːbriəs/

lugubrious

阴沉的

Meaning

looking or sounding sad and dismal

Example

His lugubrious expression made everyone feel uneasy.

他那阴沉的表情让大家感到不安。

C2 adjective /ʌnˈmɪtɪɡeɪtɪd/

unmitigated

完全

Meaning

absolute; not lessened or moderated

Example

The meeting was an unmitigated disaster.

会议是一次完全的灾难。

A2 verb /səˈpəʊz/

suppose

假设

Meaning

to assume or believe something is true without proof

Example

I suppose she will be here soon.

我猜你很快会到这里。

C2 noun /dɪˈtrækʃən/

detraction

贬低

Meaning

The act of belittling or taking away from the value of something.

Example

Her constant detraction of others made her unpopular.

她对他人的不断贬低使她变得不受欢迎。

C2 noun /ɪmˌprɒb.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Improbability

不可能性

Meaning

the quality or state of being improbable; unlikely to be true or to happen

Example

The improbability of winning the lottery twice didn't stop her from buying tickets.

两次赢得彩票的可能性几乎为零，但她仍然买了票。

B1 verb /loʊd/

load

装载

Meaning

to put goods or cargo onto a vehicle; to fill something with a heavy quantity

Example

Workers load the truck with heavy boxes.

工人们用重箱子装载卡车。

C1 adjective /ˈriː.fleks/

Reflex

反射

Meaning

an action performed without conscious thought; relating to reflection

Example

The doctor tested her reflex response by tapping her knee.

医生通过轻轻敲打她的膝盖来测试她的反射反应。