C1 adjective /dɪˈklærətɪv/

declarative

陈述的

Meaning

relating to a statement that declares something; in grammar, a sentence that makes a statement

Example

A declarative sentence simply states a fact or opinion.

陈述句只是陈述一个事实或意见。

B2 noun /ˈep.ɪk/

Epic

史诗

Meaning

a long poem telling of heroic deeds; something heroic or grand in scale

Example

The Iliad is one of the most famous epics in world literature.

《伊利亚特》是世界文学中最著名的史诗之一。

C2 noun (plural) /ˈɔːspɪsɪz/

auspices

庇护

Meaning

Patronage, support, or guidance, often used in the phrase 'under the auspices of'.

Example

The conference was held under the auspices of the United Nations.

会议在联合国的支持下举行。

B2 noun /liːk/

Leak

漏洞; 漏水

Meaning

a hole in a container or covering through which contents escape or enter accidentally

Example

There is a leak in the water pipe.

水管里有一个漏洞。

B2 noun /ˌkɒmplɪˈkeɪʃən/

complication

并发症

Meaning

A problem or difficulty that makes a situation harder to deal with.

Example

His illness led to serious complications after surgery.

他的病情在手术后导致了严重的并发症。

C1 noun /əˈlɜːrtnəs/

alertness

警觉性

Meaning

the state of being mentally aware and quick to notice or respond; vigilance

Example

The driver maintained a high level of alertness during the long journey.

司机在长途驾驶中保持了高度的警觉性。

B2 adjective ˌɒn.trə.prəˈnɜː.ri.əl

entrepreneurial

企业家精神

Meaning

Relating to or characterized by the activity of setting up a business or businesses, taking on financial risks in the hope of profit.

Example

His entrepreneurial spirit led him to establish a successful startup.

他的企业家精神使他创办了一个成功的创业公司。

C1 verb /ˈsmoʊldər/

smolder

慢慢燃烧

Meaning

to burn slowly with smoke but no flame; to show suppressed anger or emotion

Example

The fire smoldered for hours before it went out.

火灾持续了几个小时才熄灭。

C1 adjective ɛnˈdɛm.ɪk

endemic

地方性

Meaning

Native and restricted to a certain place.

Example

The Bengal tiger is endemic to the Indian subcontinent.

孟加拉虎是印度次大陆的地方性物种。

C2 noun /ˌdaɪələˈtɪʃən/

dialectician

辩证法专家

Meaning

A person skilled in dialectic or logical argument.

Example

Socrates is often considered the greatest dialectician in history.

苏格拉底常被认为是历史上最伟大的辩证法专家。

B2 adverb /ˈdɛspərətli/

desperately

绝望地

Meaning

in a way that shows despair or great need

Example

He called for help desperately after the accident.

事故发生后，他绝望地呼叫帮助。

B2 adjective /dɪˈraɪvd/

derived

衍生的

Meaning

Developed or obtained from something else; not original.

Example

The word is derived from Latin.

这个词来源于拉丁语。

C1 noun /rɪˈpɑːzɪtɔːri/

repository

仓库

Meaning

a place where things are stored or kept for safekeeping

Example

The library serves as a repository of knowledge.

图书馆作为知识的仓库。

B1 noun /kɪˈlɒmɪtər/ or /ˈkɪləˌmiːtər/

kilometer

千米

Meaning

a unit of length equal to 1,000 meters

Example

The village is about five kilometers away from the town.

这个村庄离城镇大约五千米远。

C2 verb /ɪnˈdɒktrɪˌneɪt/

indoctrinate

灌输

Meaning

To teach someone to fully accept a set of beliefs or ideas without question.

Example

The regime tried to indoctrinate the youth with propaganda.

该政权试图通过宣传对年轻人进行洗脑。

B2 noun /ˌsɜː.kjʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

circulation

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Meaning

The movement of blood through the body, or the movement of any fluid through a closed system.

Example

Proper circulation ensures that oxygen and nutrients reach every cell.

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B2 noun /lɪˈdʒɪtɪməsi/

legitimacy

合法性

Meaning

the quality of being accepted as right, proper, or lawful

Example

The legitimacy of the election was questioned by observers.

选举的合法性受到观察员的质疑。

B2 verb ˈmɪnɪmaɪz

minimize

最小化

Meaning

Reduce (something, especially something unwanted or unpleasant) to the smallest possible amount or degree.

Example

Efforts should be made to minimize plastic usage.

应该采取措施来减少塑料使用。

C2 noun /ˈɡræfaɪt/

graphite

石墨

Meaning

a soft, black form of carbon used in pencils and as a lubricant

Example

The artist sketched the portrait using a graphite pencil.

艺术家用石墨铅笔勾画了肖像。

B1 noun /ruːˈtiːn/

routine

日常工作, 习惯, 固定顺序

Meaning

A sequence of actions regularly followed; a fixed program.

Example

A well-structured routine improves productivity.

一个良好的结构化的日常生活提高了生产力。

B2 verb /ˈɪmɪteɪt/

imitate

模仿

Meaning

to copy the behavior or manner of someone or something

Example

Children often imitate their parents' behavior.

孩子们经常模仿父母的行为。

B2 adjective /ɪˈven.tʃu.əl/

Eventual

最终的

Meaning

happening or existing at the end of a process; final; ultimate

Example

The eventual outcome was better than expected.

最终结果比预期的更好。

A2 noun /ˈtɜːrtl/

turtle

乌龟

Meaning

A slow-moving reptile with a hard shell that lives in water or on land

Example

The turtle slowly crossed the sandy beach.

乌龟慢慢地穿过沙滩。

C1 adjective /ˈdæʃ.ɪŋ/

Dashing

英俊; 魅力; 自信;

Meaning

stylish and confident; lively and energetic; attractive and charming

Example

He looked dashing in his new suit.

他穿上新西装看起来英俊。

C2 noun /ˈfrɛʃɪt/

freshet

突然的河流泛滥

Meaning

A sudden overflow of a stream or river caused by heavy rain or melting snow.

Example

After the storm, the river turned into a raging freshet.

暴风雨过后，河流变成了猛烈的freshet。

B2 noun /ˈprɛmɪs/

premise

前提 / 建筑物

Meaning

a statement or idea on which reasoning or an argument is based; also a building or property

Example

His argument was based on a false premise.

他的论点是建立在一个错误的前提上的。

C1 noun /əˈbɪs/

abyss

深渊

Meaning

a deep, immeasurable space, chasm, or void; something seemingly without end

Example

The climbers looked down into the dark abyss below.

攀登者看着下面的黑暗深渊。

B1 verb /kənˈvɜːrt/

convert

转换

Meaning

to change from one form to another; to transform

Example

We can convert this room into an office.

我们可以把这个房间转换成办公室。

C1 verb /pərˈplɛks/

perplex

困惑 / 迷惑

Meaning

To confuse or puzzle someone.

Example

The complex instructions perplexed the students.

复杂的指示使学生感到困惑。

A1 adjective /ɡʊd/

Good

好; 优秀; 有益;

Meaning

satisfactory; pleasant; beneficial; of high quality

Example

She is a good student.

她是一个好学生。

C1 adjective /daɪər/

Dire

严重的; 紧急的; 可怕的

Meaning

extremely serious; urgent; terrible

Example

The country is facing a dire economic crisis.

该国正面临严重的经济危机。

A1 noun /tʃeɪndʒ/

change

变化

Meaning

The act or instance of making or becoming different.

Example

Change is inevitable for growth.

变化对成长来说是不可避免的。

B2 verb /swel/

swell

肿胀

Meaning

to become larger, rounder, or thicker; to increase in size

Example

Her ankle began to swell after the injury.

她的脚踝在受伤后开始肿胀。

C1 adjective /ˌəʊ.vərˈɑː.tʃɪŋ/

overarching

总体, 包容, 全面

Meaning

Comprehensive or all-embracing; forming an arch over something.

Example

The overarching theme of the book is human resilience.

这本书的总体主题是人类的韧性。

C2 noun /ˈʌndərlɪŋ/

underling

下属

Meaning

a person of low rank or importance; a subordinate

Example

The manager ordered his underlings to finish the task quickly.

经理命令他的下属快速完成任务。

A2 noun, verb /ʃɒt/

shot

射击

Meaning

a single attempt to hit something, usually with a weapon or a ball

Example

He took a shot at the goal.

他朝着球门射击。

A2 noun /sɛlf/

self

自我

Meaning

a person's essential being that distinguishes them from others, especially considered as the object of introspection or reflexive action

Example

She has a strong sense of self.

她有强烈的自我意识。

C1 verb /smɜrk/

smirk

得意的微笑

Meaning

to smile in a self-satisfied, smug, or silly way

Example

He smirked when he won the argument.

他在赢得争论时得意地笑了。

C2 noun /ˈbrɪtɪˌsɪzəm/

briticism

英式英语的单词或特征

Meaning

a word, phrase, or characteristic feature of British English

Example

The word 'lorry' is a well-known Briticism.

'lorry' 这个词是一个著名的英式词汇。

B2 noun/verb /dɪˈvɔːrs/

divorce

离婚

Meaning

the legal ending of a marriage; to officially end a marriage

Example

After years of conflict, they decided to get a divorce.

经过多年的冲突，他们决定离婚。

B1 adjective /ˈriː.zən.ə.bəl/

Reasonable

合理的; 公正且实用的; 不太贵; 合逻辑的

Meaning

fair and sensible; not too expensive; logical and practical

Example

The hotel offers reasonable prices for quality accommodation.

酒店提供合理的价格，以便提供优质的住宿。

B1 noun /ˈɑːrtwɜːrk/

artwork

艺术品

Meaning

a piece of art, such as a painting, sculpture, or drawing

Example

The gallery displayed an impressive artwork by a local artist.

画廊展示了一件本地艺术家创作的令人印象深刻的艺术品。

C2 noun /draɪd roʊz ˈpɛtəlz/

Dried Rose Petals

干玫瑰花瓣

Meaning

dehydrated petals from roses used for culinary and aromatic purposes

Example

The dessert was garnished with dried rose petals.

这道甜点用干玫瑰花瓣装饰。

B2 adjective /ˈkrɛd.ɪ.bəl/

credible

可信的

Meaning

able to be believed; convincing

Example

Her explanation was credible enough to convince the committee.

她的解释足够可信，能够说服委员会。

B2 noun /ˈɑːftərmɑːθ/

aftermath

后果

Meaning

the consequences or aftereffects of an event or situation, especially a disastrous one

Example

The aftermath of the earthquake was devastating.

地震的后果是毁灭性的。

C2 noun /ˌɪmprɪˈkeɪʃən/

imprecation

诅咒

Meaning

A spoken curse or expression of strong condemnation.

Example

The angry crowd hurled imprecations at the corrupt official.

愤怒的人群向腐败的官员投掷了诅咒。

C2 adjective /ˈbɛlɪˌkoʊs/

bellicose

好战的

Meaning

Showing a tendency to argue or fight; aggressive.

Example

His bellicose attitude often got him into unnecessary conflicts.

他好战的态度常常让他卷入不必要的冲突。

B2 noun /ˈæftərˌlaɪf/

afterlife

Meaning

Life or existence that some believe continues after physical death.

Example

Many cultures have different beliefs about the afterlife.

A1 adjective /ʃʊr/

Sure

确定的; 确实

Meaning

completely confident that something is true; certain; definitely true

Example

I am sure that he will come tomorrow.

我确定他明天会来。

B2 verb /ʌnˈtaɪ/

untie

解开

Meaning

to loosen or remove a knot or binding; to release something that is tied

Example

She untied the rope to free the boat.

她解开绳子来释放船只。

B2 verb /ˌriːəˈʃʊr/

reassure

安慰

Meaning

to say or do something to remove someone's doubts or fears

Example

The teacher reassured the students before the exam.

老师在考试前安慰了学生。

C2 noun /ˌɛmjʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

emulation

仿真

Meaning

Reproducing something or following someone to achieve success.

Example

The software allows the emulation of old video games on modern devices.

该软件允许在现代设备上模拟旧视频游戏。

B1 adjective /ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪtɪd/

dedicated

专心致志

Meaning

devoted to a cause, task, or purpose

Example

She is a dedicated teacher who goes above and beyond for her students.

她是一位献身的教师，为她的学生竭尽全力。

B2 noun /prɔːn/

Prawn

对虾

Meaning

a large marine crustacean similar to shrimp but typically bigger

Example

The chef prepared delicious prawn curry with coconut milk.

厨师用椰奶做了美味的对虾咖喱。

C2 noun /ˌsɪləbɪˈkeɪʃən/

syllabication

音节划分

Meaning

The division of words into syllables.

Example

Proper syllabication helps in correct pronunciation.

正确的音节划分有助于正确发音。

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。

C1 noun /prɪˈdɒmɪnəns/

predominance

主导地位

Meaning

The state of being greater in number, strength, or importance.

Example

The predominance of online shopping has changed retail forever.

在线购物的主导地位永久地改变了零售业。

C1 noun /aɪ/

aye

赞成

Meaning

an affirmative vote or expression of agreement

Example

The committee voted aye on the proposal.

委员会在提案上投了赞成票。

C2 noun məˌnɒp.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

monopolization

垄断化

Meaning

The process by which a company gains exclusive control over a commercial activity.

Example

The monopolization of industries can limit consumer choices.

行业的垄断化可能会限制消费者的选择。

C1 adjective /ˈsiː.di/

Seedy

充满种子; 肮脏且不名誉; 破败的

Meaning

squalid and disreputable; shabby and run-down; full of seeds

Example

They avoided walking through the seedy part of town at night.

他们避免在夜晚走过肮脏且不名誉的城市部分。

B1 verb /weɪk/

wake

醒来

Meaning

to stop sleeping; to become alert

Example

I wake up at 7 AM every morning.

我每天早上7点醒来。

B2 verb /fjuːz/

fuse

熔合

Meaning

To join or blend two or more things together into one.

Example

The two metals fused under high heat.

这两种金属在高温下融合。

B1 noun /ruːt/

Root

根; 来源; 根源; 原因

Meaning

the part of a plant that grows underground; the basic cause, source, or origin of something

Example

We need to find the root of this problem to solve it permanently.

我们需要找到这个问题的根源，才能永久解决它。

C1 noun /ˈpɛrəntɪdʒ/

parentage

家族背景

Meaning

The identity and origins of one's parents; descent or lineage.

Example

Her noble parentage gave her access to the royal court.

她的高贵家族背景使她有机会进入皇宫。

A1 preposition /æt/

at

在

Meaning

used to indicate a specific time, place, or direction

Example

She arrived at the airport on time.

她准时到达机场。

B1 adjective, noun /ˈkɔːrpərət/

corporate

与公司/企业相关

Meaning

relating to a corporation or large company; united as a single body

Example

Corporate social responsibility is important for modern businesses.

公司企业社会责任对现代企业非常重要。

C2 adjective /ˈtɔːdri/

tawdry

廉价而花哨但质量差

Meaning

cheap and showy but of poor quality

Example

She wore a tawdry necklace that broke easily.

她戴了一条廉价而花哨的项链，很容易断裂。

C1 noun /ˈiːɡoʊˌɪzəm/

egoism

自我主义

Meaning

An ethical theory that treats self-interest as the foundation of morality; also, excessive preoccupation with oneself.

Example

His decisions were often driven by egoism rather than concern for others.

他的决定常常受到自我主义的驱使，而不是关心他人。

B2 adjective /væst/

Vast

广阔; 巨大; 无边

Meaning

extremely large in size, amount, or extent; immense

Example

The vast ocean stretched endlessly to the horizon.

广阔的海洋延伸至天际。

C2 adjective /ɪˈrɛzəluːt/

irresolute

优柔寡断

Meaning

uncertain or indecisive; lacking determination

Example

He stood irresolute at the crossroads, unsure which path to take.

他在十字路口犹豫不决，不知道走哪条路。

B2 noun, verb /steɪk/

stake

股份, 风险

Meaning

A share or interest in a business or venture; to risk or support something of value.

Example

He has a major stake in the new company.

他在新公司拥有重大股份。

B1 noun /ˌkæl.kjəˈleɪ.ʃən/

Calculation

计算

Meaning

a mathematical determination of the size or number of something

Example

His calculation of the total cost was accurate to the penny.

他的总成本计算准确到分。

C2 noun /ˈkɒrənɛt/

coronet

小王冠

Meaning

a small crown, especially one worn by a prince, princess, or noble

Example

She wore a delicate coronet on her head for the ceremony.

她为仪式戴上了一顶精致的小王冠。

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。

B2 adjective /ˈʃɔːrt ˌsaɪtɪd/

Short-sighted

近视; 短期视野

Meaning

lacking foresight or consideration for the future; myopic

Example

His short-sighted decision to quit school early affected his career prospects.

他短视的决定早早离开学校影响了他的职业前景。

C2 adjective /ˈvɛəriəˌɡeɪtɪd/

variegated

五彩斑斕

Meaning

Having different colors, especially in irregular patches or streaks.

Example

The garden was full of variegated plants.

花園裡充滿了五彩斑斕的植物。

C1 adjective /kənˈspɪkjuəs/

conspicuous

显眼的

Meaning

Easily noticeable; attracting attention due to being unusual or prominent.

Example

Her red dress made her conspicuous at the party.

她的红色裙子使她在派对上显眼。

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。

B2 noun /ˈbɒmər/

Bomber

轰炸机

Meaning

military aircraft designed to drop bombs on targets

Example

The bomber squadron flew over the city at dawn.

轰炸机中队在黎明时飞过城市。

C1 adjective /pəˈfʌŋk.tər.i/

perfunctory

敷衍

Meaning

done without much effort, interest, or thought

Example

He gave a perfunctory nod and walked away.

他草率地点了点头然后走开了。

B1 adjective /drʌŋk/

drunk

醉酒

Meaning

affected by alcohol to the point of losing control of one's faculties or behavior

Example

He was too drunk to walk straight.

他喝醉了，无法走直路。

C2 verb /bɪˈkɑːm/

becalm

平静

Meaning

to make calm or still; to deprive a sailing vessel of wind

Example

The captain tried to becalm the anxious crew.

船长试图安抚焦虑的船员。

B2 verb /ɪnˈtaɪtəl/

entitle

授予权利

Meaning

to give someone the right to have or do something

Example

Employees are entitled to receive paid holidays.

员工有权享受带薪假期。

B2 adjective /ˈdʒʌm.boʊ/

Jumbo

极其大; 巨大

Meaning

exceptionally large; enormous; gigantic

Example

The jumbo jet was delayed at the airport.

巨型喷气机在机场延误。

A1 noun /ˌæftərˈnuːn/

afternoon

下午

Meaning

The part of the day between noon and evening.

Example

We met in the afternoon for coffee.

我们下午见面喝咖啡。

C1 adjective /ɪˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

Illogical

不合逻辑的

Meaning

not reasonable or sensible; lacking logic

Example

It would be illogical to go swimming in such cold weather.

在这么冷的天气下游泳是不合逻辑的。

A1 adverb /ˈkwɪk.li/

Quickly

迅速; 快速

Meaning

at a fast speed; with little delay; rapidly

Example

He quickly finished his homework.

他迅速完成了他的作业。

B2 noun /ˌep.ɪˈdem.ɪk/

Epidemic

流行病

Meaning

a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community

Example

The flu epidemic affected thousands of people across the country.

流感疫情影响了全国成千上万的人。

B2 adjective səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl

sustainable

可持续的

Meaning

Able to be maintained at a certain rate or level; conserving an ecological balance.

Example

Sustainable practices mitigate environmental impact.

可持续的实践减少了对环境的影响。

B2 noun/verb /ˈaʊtreɪdʒ/

outrage

愤怒

Meaning

A strong feeling of anger and shock; to arouse anger or shock.

Example

The unfair decision caused public outrage.

不公正的决定引起了公众的愤怒。

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。

B2 noun /ˈter.ər.ɪ.zəm/

Terrorism

恐怖主义

Meaning

the unlawful use of violence and intimidation against civilians for political aims

Example

The government increased security measures to prevent terrorism.

政府加强了安全措施以防止恐怖主义。

A1 numeral /fɔːr/

four

四

Meaning

The number equivalent to the sum of two and two; one more than three.

Example

She has four books on her desk.

她的桌子上有四本书。

C1 noun /ˈɡreɪvstoʊn/

gravestone

墓碑

Meaning

A stone that marks a grave, usually inscribed with the name of the deceased.

Example

The gravestone had her name carved beautifully.

墓碑上刻着她的名字，雕刻得非常精美。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈvaɪəbl/

unviable

不可行的

Meaning

Not capable of working successfully; not feasible or practical.

Example

The project was deemed unviable due to high costs.

由于高昂的成本，该项目被认为不可行。

C1 adjective /sɪər/

Sear

枯萎的; 烧焦的; 干枯的

Meaning

withered; dried up; burned or scorched

Example

The sear leaves fell from the trees in autumn.

秋天枯萎的叶子从树上掉下来。

C1 adjective /ˈstɔːlwərt/

stalwart

坚定, 忠诚

Meaning

Loyal, reliable, and hardworking; strongly built or sturdy.

Example

She has always been a stalwart supporter of the community.

她一直是社区的坚定支持者。

C1 noun /ˈswɪndlɚ/

swindler

骗子

Meaning

a person who cheats or deceives others for money or gain

Example

The police finally caught the notorious swindler.

警察终于抓到了臭名昭著的骗子。

C2 adjective /həˈrɛtɪkəl/

heretical

异端

Meaning

Relating to or characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards, especially in religion.

Example

The priest condemned the book as heretical.

牧师将这本书谴责为异端。

C1 adjective /ɔːˈstɪə/

austere

严格，简朴

Meaning

Severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance; plain and simple.

Example

The monk lived an austere life in the mountains.

和尚在山中过着严格的生活。

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 /mɪˈtɒnɪmi/

metonymy

借代

Meaning

A figure of speech in which one word or phrase is substituted with another closely related word or concept.

Example

In the phrase 'the crown will decide,' 'crown' is a metonymy for monarchy.

在短语 '王冠将决定' 中，'王冠' 是君主制的借代。

C1 verb /ˈdæmpən/

dampen

使潮湿，减弱

Meaning

to make something slightly wet; to make something less strong, active, or intense

Example

The rain dampened the excitement of the outdoor concert.

雨水减弱了户外音乐会的兴奋。

C2 noun /ˈoʊ.kəm/

oakum

旧绳纤维

Meaning

loose fibers obtained by untwisting old ropes, used for caulking ships

Example

The shipbuilders used oakum to seal the gaps in the wooden planks.

造船工人使用欧卡姆来密封木板之间的缝隙。

C1 noun/adjective /ˈstɜː.lɪŋ/

sterling

英国货币 / 优秀

Meaning

British money, especially pounds; of excellent quality.

Example

She was praised for her sterling work on the project.

她因在项目中的出色工作而受到表扬。

B1 verb /skriːm/

scream

尖叫

Meaning

to make a loud, high-pitched sound, usually because of fear, pain, or excitement

Example

She screamed when she saw the spider.

她看到蜘蛛时尖叫了。

B1 adverb /ˈθæŋkfəli/

thankfully

幸好

Meaning

used to express relief or gratitude

Example

Thankfully, she arrived just in time for the meeting.

幸好，她准时到达了会议。

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。

C1 noun /ˈθʌroʊˌfɛr/

thoroughfare

主要街道

Meaning

a main road or public highway that goes through a place

Example

The new mall is located along the main thoroughfare.

新购物中心位于主要街道旁。

A2 noun /fækt/

fact

事实

Meaning

A thing that is known or proved to be true

Example

It is a fact that the Earth orbits the Sun.

地球绕太阳转，这是一个事实。

B2 verb /bɑːrk/

bark

吠叫

Meaning

to make a sharp sound like a dog; to speak angrily

Example

The dog barks at strangers.

狗对陌生人大叫。

B2 noun /ˈleɪ.zi.nəs/

Laziness

懒惰

Meaning

the quality of being unwilling to work or use energy; idleness

Example

His laziness prevented him from achieving his goals.

他的懒惰阻止了他实现目标。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈraɪp/

Unripe

未成熟的

Meaning

not fully developed or matured; not ready to be eaten

Example

The unripe bananas will turn yellow in a few days.

未成熟的香蕉几天后会变黄。

A2 noun /ˈlæd.ər/

Ladder

梯子

Meaning

a structure consisting of two upright parallel sides connected by rungs, used for climbing up or down

Example

He climbed the ladder to reach the books on the top shelf.

他爬上梯子去拿顶架上的书。

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。

B2 adjective /ˈdɒm.ɪ.nənt/

Dominant

主导的; 有影响力的; 最重要的

Meaning

controlling, influencing, or prevailing over others; most important or powerful

Example

The dominant player controlled the entire basketball game.

主导的球员控制了整场篮球比赛。

B2 noun /ˌsuːvəˈnɪər/

Souvenir

纪念品

Meaning

a thing that is kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event; a memento

Example

I bought a small souvenir from the gift shop.

我在礼品店买了一个小纪念品。

B1 adjective /ˈsɔːlti/

Salty

咸的

Meaning

having the taste of salt; containing salt; tasting of seawater

Example

The salty ocean water made her thirsty.

咸海水让她口渴。

C1 adjective /ˈæntɪkweɪtɪd/

antiquated

过时的

Meaning

Old-fashioned or outdated.

Example

The office still uses an antiquated filing system.

办公室仍在使用过时的归档系统。

B2 noun /ˈaʊtskɜːrts/

outskirts

城市边缘

Meaning

The outer parts of a town or city, away from the center.

Example

They moved to the outskirts of the city for a quieter life.

他们为了更安静的生活搬到了城市的边缘。

C1 adjective /rɪˈpres.ɪv/

Repressive

压制性的

Meaning

restraining freedom or preventing self-expression; oppressive

Example

The repressive government banned all forms of protest.

压制性的政府禁止了所有形式的抗议。