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。

B2 adjective /rɪˈɡret.ə.bəl/

Regrettable

令人遗憾的; 不幸的; 可惜的

Meaning

causing or deserving regret; unfortunate; deplorable

Example

It is regrettable that so many talented people left the company.

很遗憾这么多有才华的人离开了公司。

C1 noun ˌæp.əˈreɪ.təs

apparatus

设备

Meaning

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

Example

The apparatus was designed to be eco-friendly.

该设备设计为环保型。

B1 noun /peɪs/

pace

步伐

Meaning

the speed at which something happens or is done

Example

She walked at a slow pace.

她走得很慢。

C2 adjective /ˈlɪəri/

leery

怀疑的

Meaning

Cautious or wary due to suspicion or distrust.

Example

She was leery of investing in the new business.

她对投资新业务感到怀疑。

C2 adjective /ˈrɛɡnənt/

regnant

在位

Meaning

Reigning; currently holding power, authority, or dominance.

Example

The regnant queen introduced several reforms during her reign.

在位的女王在她的统治期间进行了几项改革。

C1 verb /nʌdʒ/

nudge

轻推

Meaning

To push someone gently, usually with your elbow, in order to attract attention.

Example

She nudged him to be quiet during the meeting.

她在会议中轻轻地用肘部推了他一下，让他保持安静。

A2 adjective /prəˈfɛʃənl/

professional

专业

Meaning

relating to a job that requires special training or education

Example

She is a professional dancer who performs internationally.

她是一位专业舞者，国际上有表演。

B2 noun /ˈsel.ər.i/

Celery

芹菜

Meaning

a green vegetable with long crisp stems that can be eaten raw or cooked

Example

I added chopped celery to the soup for extra flavor.

我将切碎的芹菜加入汤中以增加风味。

B2 verb /stɪə(r)/

steer

操控

Meaning

to guide or control the movement of a vehicle, vessel, or person

Example

He steered the car carefully through the narrow street.

他小心地把车开过狭窄的街道。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈtɛnəbl/

untenable

无法维持

Meaning

not able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection

Example

The politician resigned when his position became untenable.

政治家在他的立场变得无法维持时辞职。

C2 noun /ˈpɑːrsɪmoʊni/

parsimony

吝啬

Meaning

extreme unwillingness to spend money or use resources

Example

His parsimony was evident in the way he avoided any unnecessary expenses.

他避免任何不必要的开支的方式明显体现了他的吝啬。

A2 adverb /ˌdaʊnˈsteəz/

Downstairs

楼下

Meaning

on or to a lower floor of a building

Example

Please go downstairs and wait in the lobby.

请下楼并在大厅等候。

A2 noun /streŋθ/

Strength

力量; 力气; 体力

Meaning

the quality or state of being physically strong; power or force

Example

Regular exercise helps build muscle strength.

规律的锻炼有助于增强肌肉力量。

C2 noun /ˌɪndɛnˈteɪʃən/

indentation

缩进

Meaning

A space left at the beginning of a line of text; a notch or deep recess on a surface.

Example

The teacher asked the students to use proper indentation in their essays.

老师要求学生在他们的论文中使用正确的缩进。

B2 verb /ˈreɡjəleɪt/

regulate

监管；调节；规范；控制

Meaning

to control or maintain according to rules or laws

Example

The government regulates food safety.

政府对食品安全进行监管。

B2 verb /suː/

sue

起诉

Meaning

to bring a lawsuit against someone in a court of law

Example

She decided to sue the company for damages.

她决定起诉公司要求赔偿。

A2 adjective /ʌnˈhel.θi/

Unhealthy

不健康的; 有害的

Meaning

harmful to health; not in good health; detrimental to well-being

Example

Eating too much fast food is unhealthy for your body.

吃太多快餐对你的身体不健康。

C1 verb/noun /ˈswæɡ.ər/

swagger

傲慢

Meaning

To walk or behave in a very confident and arrogant way.

Example

He swaggered into the room as if he owned the place.

他走进房间，好像他是这个地方的主人。

C2 verb /kənˈstrɪndʒ/

constringe

收缩

Meaning

to cause to shrink or contract; to constrict

Example

The medicine helped constringe the swollen tissues.

药物帮助收缩肿胀的组织。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈɡɑː.dɪd/

Unguarded

不设防的

Meaning

not protected or defended; careless about revealing private thoughts or information

Example

In an unguarded moment, she revealed her true feelings about the project.

在一个不设防的时刻，她揭示了她对这个项目的真实感受。

B2 noun ˈsoʊʃəl rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti

social responsibility

社会责任

Meaning

The duty to act in ways that benefit society as a whole.

Example

Social responsibility should be part of the education curriculum.

社会责任应该是教育课程的一部分。

B1 verb /tʃuː/

chew

幸福

Meaning

to bite food into smaller pieces with your teeth before swallowing it

Example

You should chew your food properly to help with digestion.

当她获得奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。

C2 noun prɒkˈsiː.mɪks

proxemics

个人空间使用的研究

Meaning

The study of how people use space and distance to indicate relationships

Example

Understanding proxemics helps in improving interpersonal communication.

理解亲密距离有助于改善人际沟通。

A1 noun /ˈtɪkɪt/

ticket

票

Meaning

a small piece of paper or card that gives the holder a right to access a service or event

Example

He bought a ticket to the concert.

他买了一个音乐会的票。

A2 adjective ˈnesəseri

necessary

必要

Meaning

Required to be done, achieved, or present; essential.

Example

Strict regulations are necessary for maintaining order.

严格的规定是必要的，以保持秩序。

B2 adjective /rɪˈzɪstənt/

resistant

抗性

Meaning

not affected by something; able to oppose or withstand

Example

This fabric is resistant to water and stains.

这块布料对水和污渍具有抗性。

C1 noun /ˈdɪs.ə.nəns/

dissonance

不和谐

Meaning

Disagreement, lack of harmony, conflict between ideas or beliefs.

Example

The cultural dissonance created misunderstandings.

文化不和谐造成了误解。

C1 adjective /ˈsɪm.jʊ.leɪ.tɪd/

simulated

模拟的

Meaning

Artificially created to look real but not actually real.

Example

The pilot trained in a simulated flight environment.

飞行员在模拟的飞行环境中训练。

B1 noun /səˈdʒes.tʃən/

Suggestion

建议; 建议

Meaning

an idea or plan put forward for consideration; advice or recommendation

Example

Do you have any suggestions for improving our team's productivity?

你有什么建议可以提高我们团队的生产力吗？

A2 noun /blʌd/

Blood

血液

Meaning

the red liquid that circulates in the arteries and veins of humans and animals, carrying oxygen to and carbon dioxide from the tissues of the body

Example

The doctor took a blood sample for testing.

医生取了一个血样进行测试。

B1 noun /rɪˈtaɪə.mənt/

Retirement

退休

Meaning

the action or fact of leaving one's job and ceasing to work; the period of life after leaving work

Example

He is planning his retirement after 40 years of service.

他在工作40年后计划退休。

C1 noun /ˈʃɪvəlri/

chivalry

骑士精神

Meaning

The medieval knightly system with its moral, social, and religious code; courteous behavior, especially toward women.

Example

The knight lived by the code of chivalry.

骑士遵循骑士精神的规范。

B2 noun /ˈpɒm.ɪˌɡræn.ɪt/

Pomegranate

石榴

Meaning

a round fruit with thick red skin containing many small red seeds with juice

Example

The pomegranate seeds were sweet and refreshing.

石榴籽又甜又清新。

C1 noun /dɪˌpriː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/

depreciation

折旧

Meaning

A reduction in the value of an asset with the passage of time, due to wear and tear.

Example

The car's depreciation rate is high after five years.

五年后，汽车的折旧率很高。

B2 verb /dɪˈskrɪmɪˌneɪt/

discriminate

Meaning

To treat someone unfairly based on race, gender, or other differences; or to recognize a distinction.

Example

The law prohibits employers from discriminating against women.

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。

B2 noun /ˈʃɔːrt.kʌm.ɪŋ/

Shortcoming

缺陷; 不足; 缺点

Meaning

a fault or failure to meet a certain standard; a deficiency

Example

Despite his many talents, he has some shortcomings.

尽管他有许多才华，他仍然有一些短处。

C1 adjective /ˈtɪpsi/

tipsy

微醉

Meaning

slightly drunk

Example

She felt tipsy after just one glass of wine.

她在喝了一杯酒后感觉有点微醉。

C2 adjective /mæɡˈnɪləkwənt/

magniloquent

夸张的语言

Meaning

using high-flown or pompous language

Example

The politician’s magniloquent speech impressed the crowd.

政治家的夸张演讲给人们留下了深刻的印象。

A1 noun /θɪŋ/

thing

东西

Meaning

an object, idea, or matter that is being referred to or dealt with

Example

This is the thing I was looking for.

这是我在找的东西。

C1 noun /tɪˈmɪdəti/

timidity

胆怯

Meaning

lack of courage or self-confidence

Example

His timidity kept him from speaking up during the meeting.

他的胆怯让他在会议中没有发言。

B1 adjective /ˈɡɪl.ti/

Guilty

有罪的

Meaning

having committed a crime or offense; feeling responsible for wrongdoing

Example

She felt guilty about lying to her parents.

她因为对父母撒谎而感到有罪。

C1 noun /bɑːm/

balm

香膏

Meaning

A soothing ointment or something that provides comfort or relief.

Example

The balm helped relieve the pain from her sunburn.

香膏帮助缓解她的晒伤疼痛。

A1 noun /ˈtɔɪlət/

toilet

厕所

Meaning

a fixture used for the disposal of human waste

Example

The public toilet was clean and well maintained.

公共厕所干净且维护得很好。

A2 noun /mjuˈziːəm/

museum

博物馆

Meaning

a building in which objects of historical, scientific, artistic, or cultural interest are stored and exhibited

Example

We visited the art museum to see the new exhibition.

我们参观了艺术博物馆，欣赏了新的展览。

C1 noun /ˈɑːrdər/

ardor

热情，激情

Meaning

Great enthusiasm or passion.

Example

She spoke with ardor about her new project.

她用热情谈论她的新项目。

B1 adverb /ɪkˈstriːm.li/

Extremely

极其

Meaning

to a very high degree; exceptionally

Example

The weather today is extremely hot and humid.

今天的天气极其炎热和潮湿。

B2 adverb /ʌnˈwɪlɪŋli/

unwillingly

不情愿地

Meaning

in a way that shows reluctance or lack of desire; not willingly

Example

She unwillingly agreed to attend the meeting.

她不情愿地同意参加会议。

B2 noun /haɪˈdreɪʃən/

hydration

将足够的液体提供给身体组织的过程。

Meaning

The process of providing an adequate amount of liquid to bodily tissues.

Example

Proper hydration is essential for maintaining body functions.

适当的水合作用对于维持身体功能至关重要。

B2 adjective /ˈlʌvəbl̩/

loveable

幸福

Meaning

easy to love; endearing or charming

Example

The puppy was so loveable that everyone wanted to hold it.

当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。

C1 noun esˈθet.ɪks

aesthetics

美学

Meaning

A set of principles concerned with the nature and appreciation of beauty, especially in art and design.

Example

Interior design focuses on aesthetics and functionality.

室内设计专注于美学和功能性。

B2 adjective /kəˈrɛspɒndɪŋ/

corresponding

canaanite

迦南人

Meaning

a member of a people who lived in the ancient land of Canaan in the Middle East

Example

The Canaanites were known for their advanced trade networks.

迦南人以其先进的贸易网络而闻名。

C1 adjective /kɜːrt/

curt

简短

Meaning

Rudely brief in speech or manner.

Example

His curt reply made everyone uncomfortable.

他的简短回答让每个人都感到不舒服。

C1 verb /ˌmɪsˈmænɪdʒ/

mismanage

Meaning

to handle or control something badly or inefficiently

Example

The company went bankrupt because it was mismanaged for years.

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 noun ˌdjʊə.rəˈbɪl.ə.ti

durability

耐用性

Meaning

The ability to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; hard-wearing.

Example

The durability of materials affects performance.

材料的耐用性会影响性能。

B2 noun /ˈdʌklɪŋ/

duckling

Meaning

a young duck

Example

The mother duck led her ducklings to the pond.

B2 noun /rek/

Wreck

破坏; 残骸;

Meaning

the destruction or disabling of a ship or vehicle; something that has been badly damaged or destroyed

Example

The car wreck blocked the highway for hours.

汽车事故封锁了高速公路好几个小时。

B2 adjective /ˈklʌm.zi/

clumsy

笨拙的

Meaning

awkward in movement or lacking skill

Example

He is so clumsy that he drops things all the time.

他这么笨，总是把东西掉下来。

A1 verb /hæv/

have

拥有

Meaning

to possess, own, or hold

Example

They have three children.

他们有三个孩子。

C1 adjective /ɪˈnuːmərəbəl/

Innumerable

无数; 无尽; 无限

Meaning

too many to be counted; countless; infinite in number

Example

There are innumerable stars in the night sky that we cannot see with our naked eyes.

夜空中有无数的星星，我们无法用肉眼看到。

C2 verb /ˈkæstreɪt/

castrate

阉割

Meaning

To remove the testicles of a male animal or human.

Example

The farmer castrated the young bulls to make them easier to manage.

农民阉割了年轻的公牛，以便更容易管理它们。

A2 adverb /ˈsʌd.ən.li/

Suddenly

突然

Meaning

quickly and without warning; unexpectedly

Example

The car suddenly stopped in the middle of the road.

车子突然停在了路中间。

C1 adjective ɡəˈlæktɪk

galactic

与银河有关

Meaning

Of or relating to a galaxy or galaxies.

Example

The galactic phenomena observed by the telescope were mesmerizing.

通过望远镜观察到的银河现象令人着迷。

C2 noun /lɪˈvaɪəθən/

leviathan

巨大海怪

Meaning

a huge sea monster or something very large and powerful.

Example

The ship looked like a leviathan on the horizon.

那艘船在地平线上看起来像一只巨大的海怪。

C2 noun /ˈbrɪɡ.ənd/

brigand

强盗

Meaning

A member of a gang that ambushes and robs people in forests or mountains; a bandit.

Example

The travelers were attacked by brigands in the mountains.

旅行者在山中被强盗袭击。

C1 adjective /ˌboʊnəˈfaɪdi/

Bonafide

真正的; 真实的; 合法的

Meaning

genuine; authentic; legitimate

Example

She is a bonafide expert in her field.

她是她领域中的真正专家。

B1 noun /ˈsʌb.weɪ/

Subway

地铁

Meaning

an underground railway system; an underground passage for pedestrians

Example

I take the subway to work every morning because it's faster than driving.

我每天早上乘地铁上班，因为它比开车更快。

B2 adjective /ˈfæktʃuəl/

Factual

基于事实的; 真实的

Meaning

based on facts; accurate; true

Example

The report contains only factual information.

报告仅包含事实性的信息。

A2 adjective /ˈkeər.fəl/

Careful

小心的; 警觉的; 细心的

Meaning

taking care to avoid potential problems or dangers; cautious; attentive

Example

Be careful when crossing the busy street during rush hour.

过马路时要小心，尤其是高峰时段。

B1 verb প্রিভেন্টস

prevents

阻止

Meaning

To stop something from happening or arising.

Example

Bangladesh's warm climate prevents snowfall.

孟加拉国的温暖气候阻止了降雪。

C2 noun /ˈkʌvən/

coven

女巫集会

Meaning

a group or gathering of witches

Example

The witches met secretly in a coven in the forest.

女巫们在森林中的一个女巫集会中悄悄聚集。

B2 noun /ˈmæt.rəs/

Mattress

床垫

Meaning

a large rectangular pad for supporting the reclining body, used as or on a bed

Example

We bought a new mattress for our bedroom.

我们为我们的卧室买了一个新床垫。

B2 verb /sɜːrdʒ/

surge

激增

Meaning

to move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward

Example

The crowd surged forward when the gates opened.

当大门打开时，人群向前涌动。

A1 noun /ɡɪft/

Gift

礼物; 天赋;

Meaning

a thing given willingly to someone without payment; a present; a natural ability or talent

Example

She received a beautiful jewelry gift from her grandmother on her birthday.

她在生日时收到了祖母送的精美珠宝礼物。

C1 verb ɪˈluː.sɪ.deɪt

elucidate

阐明, 阐述

Meaning

make (something) clear; explain.

Example

The professor elucidated the theory with simple examples.

教授通过简单的例子阐明了这个理论。

C2 noun /ˈtʌtʃ.stoʊn/

Touchstone

试金石; 标准

Meaning

a standard or criterion by which something is judged or recognized; a test of genuineness

Example

His honesty became the touchstone by which all other employees were measured.

他的诚实成为了所有其他员工衡量的标准。

B1 noun /weɪl/

Whale

鲸鱼

Meaning

a very large marine mammal with a streamlined hairless body, a horizontal tail fin, and a blowhole on top of the head for breathing

Example

The blue whale is the largest animal ever known to have lived on Earth.

蓝鲸是地球上已知最大的动物。

B2 adjective /kənˈdɪʃ.ən.əl/

Conditional

有条件的; 依赖于条件

Meaning

dependent on certain conditions; not absolute

Example

The job offer is conditional upon passing the background check.

工作机会取决于通过背景调查。

B2 noun /ˈdɛsɪməl/

decimal

十进制

Meaning

A number system based on 10; a number expressed in the base-10 system.

Example

The number 0.75 is a decimal.

数字0.75是一个十进制数。

C2 noun /ˌɪkθiˈɒlədʒɪst/

ichthyologist

鱼类学家

Meaning

A scientist who studies fish.

Example

The ichthyologist discovered a new species of fish in the river.

鱼类学家在河里发现了一种新的鱼类。

C1 adjective /rɪˈvoʊltɪŋ/

revolting

令人作呕的

Meaning

extremely unpleasant or disgusting

Example

The smell of the garbage was revolting.

垃圾的气味令人作呕。

C2 noun /ˈpɑːdreɪ/

padre

神父

Meaning

A title for a priest, especially in the Roman Catholic Church; also used informally for 'father'.

Example

The soldiers attended mass led by the padre.

士兵们参加了由神父主持的弥撒。

A2 noun /faɪl/

File

锉刀

Meaning

a tool with a rough surface for smoothing or shaping hard materials; a collection of papers or data

Example

He used a metal file to smooth the rough edges.

他使用了一把金属锉刀来平滑粗糙的边缘。

B1 noun zəʊn

zone

区域

Meaning

An area or stretch of land having a particular characteristic, purpose, or use, or subject to particular restrictions.

Example

Industrial zones attract investments.

工业区吸引投资。

A1 adjective /twɛlv/

twelve

十二

Meaning

the number equivalent to 12

Example

There are twelve months in a year.

一年有十二个月。

B2 adjective /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/

Blazing

燃烧的; 炽热的

Meaning

burning fiercely; extremely hot; very bright

Example

The blazing sun made the day extremely hot.

炽热的太阳使得这一天异常炎热。

C1 adjective /ˌsuː.pəˈsɒn.ɪk/

Supersonic

比声音的速度更快; 与超过声音速度的速度相关

Meaning

faster than the speed of sound; relating to speeds greater than the speed of sound

Example

The supersonic jet broke the sound barrier.

超音速飞机打破了音障。

B1 noun ˈwɔː.mɪŋ

warming

变暖

Meaning

The process of becoming warmer; an increase in temperature.

Example

Warming is accelerating due to greenhouse gases.

由于温室气体，变暖速度加快。

C2 verb /bɪˈleɪbər/

belabor

Meaning

to argue or elaborate on a subject in excessive detail; to attack verbally or physically

Example

The professor belabored the point until the students grew restless.

C2 adjective /ˈnjuː.mər.ə.bəl/

Numerable

可计数的; 数得出的

Meaning

capable of being counted; countable

Example

The stars in the sky are not numerable.

天空中的星星是不可计数的。

A2 adjective /wiːk/

Weak

虚弱; 脆弱

Meaning

lacking physical strength; not strong; fragile

Example

After the illness, he felt weak and tired.

生病后，他感到虚弱和疲惫。

A1 interjection;noun /ɡʊdˈbaɪ/

goodbye

再见

Meaning

a polite expression used when leaving or ending a conversation; the act of parting

Example

She waved and said goodbye before leaving the station.

她在离开车站前挥手说了再见。

B2 adjective /ˌɪd.iˈɒt.ɪk/

Idiotic

愚蠢

Meaning

extremely stupid; foolish; senseless

Example

His idiotic behavior embarrassed everyone at the meeting.

他的愚蠢行为让会议上的所有人感到尴尬。

B1 verb /əˈpriːʃieɪt/

appreciate

感激

Meaning

to recognize the value or significance of; to be grateful for

Example

I really appreciate your help with this project.

我真的很感激你在这个项目中的帮助。

C2 noun /ˌmɛtəfɪˈzɪʃən/

metaphysician

形而上学家

Meaning

A person who studies or is an expert in metaphysics.

Example

The metaphysician debated the essence of reality with his peers.

形而上学家与同伴们讨论了现实的本质。

B2 noun /ˈɪntərfeɪs/

interface

界面

Meaning

a point where two systems, subjects, or organizations meet and interact

Example

The user interface is designed to be intuitive and user-friendly.

用户界面被设计为直观且用户友好。

C2 adjective /ˈkɒndaɪn/

condign

应得的

Meaning

deserved, appropriate, and fitting (especially punishment)

Example

The criminal received condign punishment for his crimes.

罪犯因其罪行受到了应得的惩罚。

B2 adjective ˌpriːhɪˈstɒrɪk

prehistoric

史前的, 在书面记录之前的时间

Meaning

Belonging to the time before written records.

Example

The prehistoric era was marked by the rise of early humans.

史前时代的特点是早期人类的崛起。

A2 noun /ˈpɜːpəs/

purpose

目的

Meaning

the reason for which something is done or created

Example

The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the new project.

这个会议的目的就是讨论新项目。

C2 verb /ɪˈstreɪndʒ/

estrange

Meaning

to cause someone to no longer be close or affectionate; to alienate

Example

His constant criticism began to estrange him from his friends.

C1 adjective /ˈpɜːrtɪnənt/

pertinent

british

英国的

Meaning

relating to Great Britain or its people

Example

She loves British culture and traditions.

她喜欢英国文化和传统。

C1 noun /hjuːˈmɪl.ɪ.ti/

humility

Meaning

The quality of having a modest or low view of one's importance.

Example

She accepted the award with grace and humility.

A2 noun /stres/

stress

压力

Meaning

Physical, mental, or emotional strain or tension.

Example

Excessive stress can lead to health issues.

过度的压力可能导致健康问题。

C1 adjective /ˌiːɡoʊˈsentrɪk/

egocentric

自我中心

Meaning

thinking only about yourself and not about others

Example

His egocentric behavior annoyed everyone at the meeting.

他的自我中心行为让会议上的每个人都很不舒服。

B2 noun /tɒŋz/

Tongs

夹子

Meaning

a tool consisting of two movable arms that are joined at one end, used for picking up and holding things

Example

Use the tongs to pick up the hot pieces of meat from the grill.

使用夹子从烤架上取下热肉块。

C1 noun /ˌæɡ.rəˈveɪ.ʃən/

aggravation

恶化, 加剧

Meaning

The act of making a situation worse or the state of being worsened.

Example

The delay caused great aggravation for the passengers.

延误给乘客带来了极大的困扰。

C1 verb /ˈflʌtər/

flutter

拍动 / 颤动

Meaning

to move or flap quickly and lightly; to beat or wave with small rapid motions

Example

The butterfly began to flutter its wings in the sunlight.

蝴蝶开始在阳光下扑动它的翅膀。

B2 verb /ɪnˈhæbɪt/

inhabit

栖息

Meaning

to live in; to occupy as a dwelling

Example

Many animals inhabit the forest.

许多动物栖息在森林中。

C2 adjective /sɛpˈtɛnɪəl/

septennial

每七年一次

Meaning

Occurring every seven years.

Example

The festival is a septennial tradition in the village.

这个节日是村里每七年一次的传统。

A2 noun /leɪk/

Lake

湖泊

Meaning

a large body of water completely surrounded by land

Example

The peaceful lake reflected the mountains in its calm waters.

宁静的湖泊在平静的水中倒映着山脉。

C1 noun /ˈleɪ.dəl/

Ladle

汤勺

Meaning

a large deep spoon with a long handle, used for serving soup or other liquids

Example

Use the ladle to serve the hot soup into bowls.

使用汤勺将热汤倒入碗中。

C2 noun /ˈhækəlz/

hackles

Meaning

the hairs on the back of an animal’s neck that rise when it is angry or alarmed; figuratively, feelings of anger or resentment

Example

His rude comment raised my hackles.

C1 adjective /dræb/

drab

单调

Meaning

Dull, lacking brightness or interest; monotonous.

Example

The room looked drab with its gray walls and dim lighting.

这个房间因为灰色的墙壁和昏暗的灯光显得很单调。

B1 noun /ɪnˈʃʊərəns/

insurance

保险

Meaning

An arrangement by which a company provides compensation for loss, damage, or illness in return for a premium.

Example

He bought health insurance to cover medical expenses.

他购买了健康保险以支付医疗费用。

B2 adverb /ʌnˈkaɪndli/

unkindly

残忍地

Meaning

in a cruel, harsh, or unsympathetic manner

Example

She spoke unkindly about her colleague during the meeting.

她在会议期间残忍地谈论了她的同事。

B2 noun /ˈwɒndərər/

Wanderer

流浪者; 旅行者，目的地不确定

Meaning

a person who travels aimlessly; someone who roams from place to place

Example

The wanderer explored different countries without a fixed destination.

流浪者在没有固定目的地的情况下探索了不同的国家。

B2 adjective əˈkwætɪk

aquatic

水生

Meaning

Growing or living in or near water; of or relating to water.

Example

Aquatic species are being endangered by pollution.

水生物种正受到污染的威胁。