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B2 adjective /dɪˈfensɪv/

Defensive

防御性
Meaning
used or intended to defend or protect; showing a tendency to react in an angry or hurt way when criticized
Example
He became defensive when criticized about his work.
当他因为工作受到批评时，他变得防御性很强。
C2 verb /əˈmælɡəmeɪt/

amalgamate

合并
Meaning
to combine or unite to form one organization or structure; to merge
Example
The two companies decided to amalgamate their operations.
这两家公司决定合并他们的运营。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnɔːrˈɡænɪk/

inorganic

无机的
Meaning
relating to substances that are not derived from living organisms; lacking organic structure or growth
Example
Inorganic compounds are commonly studied in chemistry labs.
无机化合物是化学的重要部分。
C2 noun /ˈkæt.aɪ.ɒn ɪksˌtʃeɪndʒ/

cation-exchange

阳离子交换
Meaning
A chemical process in soil that helps retain nutrients.
Example
The cation-exchange capacity of soil affects plant growth.
土壤的阳离子交换容量会影响植物的生长。
C1 verb /əˈtɛst/

attest

证实
Meaning
To provide or serve as clear evidence of; to confirm or certify the truth of something.
Example
The witness attested to the accuracy of the report.
证人证明报告的准确性。
B2 verb /ɪˈmɜːrdʒ/

emerge

Meaning
to come into view or become apparent; to arise or appear from something
Example
New opportunities will emerge as the industry grows.
B1 verb /kleɪm/

claim

声称
Meaning
to assert ownership; to state as fact
Example
He claims to be the rightful owner.
他声称自己是合法的拥有者。
B2 noun /ˈɡræfɪks/

graphics

图形
Meaning
visual images, designs, or drawings used to convey information or artistic expression
Example
The website uses stunning graphics to attract visitors.
该网站使用令人惊叹的图形来吸引访客。
C1 adjective /ɡrəˈtjuːɪtəs/

gratuitous

不必要的
Meaning
Unnecessary, unwarranted, or given freely without reason or cause.
Example
The movie was criticized for its gratuitous violence.
电影因其不必要的暴力而受到批评
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。
B2 noun /ˈɜː.dʒən.si/

Urgency

紧急
Meaning
the quality of requiring immediate action or attention; pressing importance
Example
The urgency of the situation required immediate medical attention.
情况的紧急性要求立即的医疗关注。
B2 noun ɪnˈdʒʌstɪs

injustice

不公正
Meaning
Lack of fairness or justice; the practice of being unjust or unfair.
Example
The story portrays the injustices faced by the common people.
故事描绘了普通人面临的不公正。
B2 adjective /ˈstʌb.ərn/

Stubborn

固执; 顽固; 倔强
Meaning
refusing to change opinion or course of action; persistent; obstinate
Example
The stubborn child refused to eat his vegetables.
那个固执的孩子拒绝吃蔬菜。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈtʌtʃəbəl/

Untouchable

不可触碰的; 无法批评或攻击
Meaning
not able to be touched or affected; beyond criticism or attack
Example
The CEO seemed untouchable despite the scandal.
即使有丑闻，首席执行官似乎仍然是不可触碰的。
B1 noun ɡrəʊθ

Growth

增长
Meaning
The process of increasing in physical size, number, value, or strength.
Example
Economic growth improves living conditions.
经济增长改善了生活条件。
B2 adjective /prəˈspɛktɪv/

prospective

前景的
Meaning
likely or expected to happen in the future; potential
Example
The company is meeting with prospective clients next week.
公司将于下周与潜在客户会面。
C1 verb /ɪnˈsɜːrkəl/

encircle

围绕
Meaning
to form a circle around something
Example
The protesters encircled the building in a human chain.
抗议者围绕着建筑物站成一条人链。
A2 noun/verb /ˈkɒntækt/

contact

联系
Meaning
Communication or connection with someone.
Example
You should contact your doctor if symptoms persist.
如果症状持续，您应该联系您的医生。
B2 adjective /ˈlɪtərəl/

literal

字面
Meaning
taking words in their usual or most basic sense without metaphor or exaggeration
Example
His comment was meant as a joke, not to be taken in a literal sense.
他的评论是开玩笑的，不应当按字面意思理解。
C1 adjective /ˈkɑːr.di.æk/

cardiac

心脏的
Meaning
Relating to the heart.
Example
The patient was admitted with a cardiac condition.
病人因心脏病情被收治。
C2 noun /ɡiː/

Ghee

酥油
Meaning
clarified butter used in South Asian cooking
Example
She used ghee instead of butter for cooking the rice.
她在煮米饭时用酥油来代替黄油。
A1 preposition, adverb /əˈlɔːŋ/

along

沿着
Meaning
moving in a constant direction on (a road, path, or surface)
Example
We walked along the river.
我们沿着河走。
C1 adjective /rɪˈtɔːrɪkəl/

rhetorical

修辞的
Meaning
relating to the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing; often a question asked to make a point rather than get an answer
Example
He asked a rhetorical question during the debate.
他在辩论中提出了一个修辞性问题。
A2 noun /ˈneɪ.bər/

Neighbour

邻居; 旁边
Meaning
a person who lives near or next to another person
Example
My neighbour is very friendly and helpful.
我的邻居非常友好且乐于助人。
C1 adjective /ɪˈklɛktɪk/

eclectic

折衷的
Meaning
Selecting or deriving ideas, styles, or tastes from a broad and diverse range of sources.
Example
Her taste in music is eclectic, ranging from classical to hip-hop.
她的音乐口味是折衷的，从古典到嘻哈。
C2 adjective /ˌɛpɪkjʊˈriːən/

epicurean

享乐主义
Meaning
relating to the enjoyment of fine food, drink, and luxury
Example
The chef prepared an epicurean feast for the guests.
厨师为客人准备了一场享乐主义的盛宴。
C1 noun /ˈɔːrkɪd/

Orchid

兰花
Meaning
a diverse family of flowering plants known for their exotic and often fragrant flowers
Example
The white orchid on the windowsill bloomed for months.
窗台上的白色兰花开了好几个月。
C1 noun /ˈblɒk.ɪdʒ/

Blockage

阻塞
Meaning
an obstruction that makes movement or flow difficult or impossible
Example
The drain blockage caused water to overflow in the kitchen.
排水管的阻塞导致水在厨房溢出。
C2 verb /pərˈveɪ/

purvey

提供
Meaning
to supply or provide goods, services, or information, often as a business
Example
The company purveys organic food to health-conscious customers.
该公司向健康意识强的客户提供有机食品。
C2 noun /əˈdɛndəm/

addendum

附录
Meaning
an additional item or piece of information added at the end of a document or book
Example
The report included an addendum with updated statistics.
报告中包含了带有更新统计数据的附录。
C1 adverb /ˈðɛərfɔːr/

therefor

为此
Meaning
For that or for it.
Example
He received payment and gave a receipt therefor.
他收到了付款，并为此给出了收据。
B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪm.fəl/

Shameful

可耻的; 不光彩的; 令人尴尬的
Meaning
causing shame; disgraceful; embarrassing
Example
His shameful behavior embarrassed the entire family.
他可耻的行为让整个家庭感到尴尬。
C1 noun /ɡlɔːs/

Gloss

一层光亮或光滑的表面; 唇部光泽
Meaning
a shiny or lustrous surface finish; a superficially attractive appearance; lip gloss
Example
She applied a clear gloss to her lips to give them a shiny, healthy appearance.
她在嘴唇上涂上透明光泽，让它们看起来光亮健康。
C2 verb /ˈdiːɪfaɪ/

deify

神化
Meaning
to treat or worship someone or something as a god
Example
Some fans deify their favorite celebrities.
一些粉丝将他们的偶像神化。
A2 noun /ˈsuːt.keɪs/

suitcase

行李箱
Meaning
A portable rectangular container for carrying clothes and personal items when traveling
Example
She packed her clothes into a suitcase for the trip.
她把衣服打包到旅行用的行李箱里。
C1 noun /nɪərˈvɑːnə/

nirvana

Meaning
A state of perfect happiness, peace, and freedom from suffering; in Buddhism, the ultimate goal of liberation.
Example
Meditation helps some people seek nirvana in their lives.
B2 verb /stʌn/

stun

震惊, 使昏迷
Meaning
to shock or surprise someone greatly; to knock someone unconscious or dazed
Example
The news of her sudden resignation stunned everyone.
她突然辞职的消息让大家都震惊了。
B2 noun /ˈdʒɜːrnəlɪzəm/

journalism

新闻学
Meaning
the activity or profession of collecting, writing, and publishing news and articles for newspapers, magazines, or broadcast media
Example
He studied journalism to become a news reporter.
他学习新闻学成为新闻记者。
C2 verb /pəˈræmbjʊˌleɪt/

perambulate

漫步
Meaning
To walk through or travel around, especially for leisure.
Example
They perambulated the old town, enjoying the sights.
他们在古城漫步，享受着美丽的景色。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdetɪd/

Indebted

负债的; 感激的
Meaning
owing money or gratitude to someone; obligated; grateful
Example
I am deeply indebted to my teacher for all her guidance.
我对我的老师为我提供的所有指导深感感激。
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 noun /njʊˈrældʒə/

neuralgia

神经痛
Meaning
intense, often intermittent pain along a nerve pathway
Example
The patient suffers from neuralgia in her face.
病人面部患有神经痛。
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈskriːt/

indiscreet

不谨慎
Meaning
Not careful in what one says or does, likely to reveal secrets or offend.
Example
It was indiscreet of him to mention the plan in public.
他在公众场合提到计划是不谨慎的。
C2 adjective /vɪˈtjuːpərətɪv/

vituperative

辱骂的
Meaning
Characterized by abusive or harsh language.
Example
The teacher’s vituperative remarks left the students in tears.
老师的辱骂言辞让学生们泪流满面。
B1 noun /prəˈməʊ.ʃən/

Promotion

晋升; 升职
Meaning
the act of raising someone to a higher position; advertising to increase sales
Example
She received a promotion to manager after five years of hard work.
她在五年的辛勤工作后晋升为经理。
B2 adjective + noun əˈdæptɪv ˈfiːtʃərz

adaptive features

适应性特征
Meaning
Characteristics that help organisms adjust to their environment
Example
Plants' adaptive features help them grow in winter.
植物的适应性特征帮助它们在冬季生长。
C2 noun /ˌæk.wiˈes.əns/

acquiescence

默许
Meaning
The reluctant acceptance of something without protest.
Example
His silent acquiescence to unfair rules was surprising.
他对不公正规则的默许让人吃惊。
C1 noun /ˌɪnkoʊˈhɪrəns/

incoherence

不一致
Meaning
The quality of being unclear, confused, or lacking logical connection.
Example
His speech was full of incoherence and difficult to follow.
他的演讲充满了不一致，难以跟随。
C1 noun /ˌdɪspɛnˈseɪʃən/

dispensation

Meaning
An exemption from a rule or usual requirement; a system of order, government, or control.
Example
The school granted him a special dispensation to skip the exam due to illness.
C1 noun /ˈdɛspətɪzəm/

despotism

专制主义
Meaning
absolute power exercised in a cruel and oppressive way
Example
The people revolted against the era of despotism.
人民反抗了专制主义的时代。
C2 noun /ɡleɪd/

glade

林中的空地
Meaning
An open space in a forest or woods.
Example
They rested in a sunny glade after their long hike.
他们在长途跋涉后，在一个阳光明媚的空地上休息。
B2 adjective /əˈdʒeɪsənt/

Adjacent

邻近的
Meaning
পার্শ্ববর্তী; সংলগ্ন; নিকটবর্তী;
Example
The hotel is adjacent to the shopping mall.
酒店与购物中心相邻。
C2 adjective /ˈhaɪndmoʊst/

hindmost

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

incarnate

化身
Meaning
to embody or represent in human form; in flesh
Example
She is kindness incarnate.
她是善良的化身。
C1 noun /ˌdiː.kɒmpəˈzɪʃən/

decomposition

分解
Meaning
the process of decaying or breaking down into simpler parts
Example
The decomposition of leaves enriches the soil.
叶子的分解使土壤更加肥沃。
A1 verb /sel/

sell

卖
Meaning
to give something to someone in exchange for money
Example
They sell fresh fruits at the market.
他们在市场上卖新鲜的水果。
C1 verb /ˈmɑːrʃəl/

marshal

组织
Meaning
To arrange or organize people, events, or resources in an orderly way.
Example
The teacher marshaled the students for the field trip.
老师组织学生参加远足。
B2 adverb /ʌnˈnesəserəli/

Unnecessarily

不必要地
Meaning
to a greater extent than is needed; without necessity
Example
Don't worry unnecessarily about the exam.
不要为考试不必要地担心。
B2 noun /faʊl/

Fowl

家禽
Meaning
a domesticated bird kept for meat or eggs; chicken or other poultry
Example
The farmer raised fowl in his backyard for fresh eggs and meat.
农民在后院养家禽，提供新鲜的鸡蛋和肉。
C1 verb /rɪˈpʌls/

repulse

击退 / 激起反感
Meaning
to drive back an attack or attacker by force; to cause intense dislike or disgust
Example
The army managed to repulse the enemy attack.
军队成功地击退了敌人的进攻。
C2 noun /lɪnt/

lint

棉絮
Meaning
small soft fibers that come off cloth, often found in dryers or on clothes
Example
There was lint all over his black shirt after the wash.
洗完后，他的黑衬衫上有棉絮。
C1 noun /ˌsɛlfsəˈfɪʃənsi/

Self-sufficiency

自给自足
Meaning
the ability to supply one's own needs without external assistance; independence
Example
The farm achieved complete self-sufficiency in food production.
农场在食品生产中实现了完全的自给自足。
A2 noun /ˈdæn.sər/

Dancer

舞蹈家
Meaning
a person who performs dance, typically as a profession or art form
Example
The dancer performed gracefully on the stage.
舞蹈家在舞台上优雅地表演。
C1 adjective /ˈɪnsələnt/

insolent

无礼的, 傲慢的
Meaning
showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect
Example
The insolent student refused to follow the teacher's instructions.
那个无礼的学生拒绝听从老师的指示。
C1 verb /ˈpʌməl/

pummel

痛打
Meaning
To strike repeatedly with the fists; to beat or hit forcefully.
Example
The boxer pummeled his opponent in the final round.
拳击手在最后一回合痛打了对手。
C2 noun /ˈɛpɪɡræm/

epigram

警句
Meaning
A short, witty saying or poem that expresses an idea in a clever way.
Example
Oscar Wilde was famous for his sharp epigrams.
奥斯卡·王尔德因其犀利的警句而闻名。
C2 noun /nɪˈkrɒlədʒi/

necrology

讣告
Meaning
An obituary notice or a list of people who have recently died.
Example
The newspaper published a necrology of notable figures who passed away that year.
报纸发布了该年已故知名人物的讣告。
C2 adjective /ˈvɪndɪkeɪtɪv/

vindicative

辩护的
Meaning
showing a tendency to vindicate or justify; inclined to defend
Example
Her vindicative tone showed that she strongly believed in her innocence.
她的辩护语气表明她坚信自己的清白。
B2 adjective /raɪp/

Ripe

成熟的; 准备食用
Meaning
fully developed and ready to eat; mature; ready for action or use
Example
The bananas are ripe and ready to eat.
香蕉已经成熟，准备食用。
B2 noun ɡrɪd

grid

电网
Meaning
A network of interconnected lines or a system for distributing electricity over a wide area.
Example
The national power grid must be upgraded.
国家电网必须升级。
C1 verb /ˈvɛnəˌreɪt/

venerate

敬仰
Meaning
to regard with great respect; revere
Example
People venerate saints for their holiness.
人们敬仰圣人，因为他们的圣洁。
B1 adjective /ʌnˈwɒn.tɪd/

Unwanted

不受欢迎的
Meaning
not desired or welcome; not wanted
Example
He felt like an unwanted guest at the meeting.
他在会议上觉得自己像个不受欢迎的客人。
B2 verb /drɪp/

drip

滴落
Meaning
to fall or let fall in drops
Example
Water was dripping from the broken pipe.
水从破裂的管道中滴下来。
C1 adjective ləˈθɑːrdʒɪk

lethargic

昏睡
Meaning
Being inactive due to lack of physical or mental energy
Example
After a heavy meal, he felt lethargic and sleepy.
吃了丰盛的晚餐后，他感到昏睡和困倦。
C1 noun ˌsʌb.sɪ.dɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

subsidization

补贴
Meaning
Financial assistance provided by government to make certain goods or services more affordable.
Example
Subsidization of agriculture helps farmers maintain crop production.
农业补贴帮助农民维持作物生产。
B2 adjective /ˈheɪsti/

Hasty

匆忙的; 急促的
Meaning
done or acting with excessive speed or urgency; hurried
Example
Don't make hasty decisions when you're angry.
生气时不要做出匆忙的决定。
A1 verb /dɪˈsaɪd/

decide

Meaning
To make a choice or judgment about something.
Example
She decided to study abroad after graduation.
C1 noun/verb /vɔːlt/

vault

保险库 / 跳跃
Meaning
A secure room for storing valuables; also to leap or spring over something.
Example
The bank kept its gold bars in a secure vault.
银行将其黄金条存放在一个安全的金库中。
B2 adjective /ˈʌl.tɪ.mət/

Ultimate

最终的; 极致的; 终极的
Meaning
being the best or most extreme example of its kind; final; last
Example
This is the ultimate test of your skills.
这是你技能的终极考验。
B2 noun/adjective /ˈtɜːrmɪnəl/

terminal

终点站，最终，绝症
Meaning
As a noun: A place where transport routes begin or end. As an adjective: Relating to the end or final stage of something, often an illness.
Example
He waited for the bus at the central terminal.
他在中央终点站等公交车。
B2 noun /ɪnˈtɜː.prə.tər/

Interpreter

口译员; 翻译员;
Meaning
a person who translates orally from one language into another; someone who explains meaning
Example
The international conference hired professional interpreters to translate speeches in real time.
国际会议聘请了专业口译员来实时翻译演讲。
B1 verb rɪˈdjuːst

reduced

减少
Meaning
Make smaller or less in amount, degree, or size.
Example
Singapore has reduced plastic usage significantly.
新加坡大幅减少了塑料的使用。
C2 noun /kəˈrɒn.də/

Karonda

卡龙达果
Meaning
a small dark purple berry-like fruit that is sour and used in pickles
Example
Karonda is often used to make pickles and preserves.
卡龙达常用于制作腌菜和果酱。
C2 adjective /ˈfʌŋɡəs/

fungous

像真菌一样
Meaning
relating to or resembling a fungus
Example
The damp basement had a fungous smell.
潮湿的地下室有一种像真菌一样的气味。
A2 noun /ˈkʌl.tʃər/

Culture

文化
Meaning
the arts and other manifestations of human intellectual achievement; the customs and beliefs of a particular society
Example
Learning about different cultures helps us understand and appreciate diversity.
学习不同的文化帮助我们理解和欣赏多样性。
A2 noun /ˈrɛkɔːd/

record

记录
Meaning
a written or spoken account of something
Example
I kept a record of all the meetings.
我记录了所有的会议。
C1 noun /ˈproʊbeɪt/

probate

遗嘱认证
Meaning
the official proving of a will in a court of law
Example
The family had to go through probate after his death.
家人必须在他去世后通过遗嘱认证程序。
C1 noun /ˈpɔː.pəs/

Porpoise

海豚
Meaning
a small toothed whale with a low triangular dorsal fin and a blunt rounded snout
Example
The porpoise jumped gracefully out of the water.
海豚优雅地跃出水面。
B2 adjective /ˈmɪd.əl.eɪdʒd/

Middle-aged

中年
Meaning
being of an age between young and old; typically between 40-60 years old
Example
The middle-aged man started a new career.
那位中年男子开始了一项新事业。
C2 adjective /ˌævəˈrɪʃəs/

avaricious

贪婪的
Meaning
having or showing extreme greed for wealth or material gain
Example
The avaricious landlord increased the rent unfairly.
贪婪的房东不公正地提高了租金。
B2 adjective /ˌkaɪnd ˈhɑːrtɪd/

kind-hearted

善良的
Meaning
Having a kind and generous nature; showing compassion and care for others.
Example
She is known as a kind-hearted teacher who always helps her students.
她作为一位善良的老师而闻名，总是帮助她的学生。
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。
C2 adjective, adverb /ˌmæləprəˈpoʊ/

malapropos

不合时宜
Meaning
inappropriate or unsuitable; at an inconvenient or inappropriate time
Example
His comment was malapropos during the serious discussion.
在严肃的讨论中，他的评论不合时宜。
C1 adverb /ˈaʊtwədli/

Outwardly

表面上; 外观上;
Meaning
on the surface; externally; in appearance
Example
Outwardly, he seemed calm, but inside he was nervous.
表面上，他看起来很冷静，但内心却很紧张。
C1 adjective, noun /ˈkeɪnaɪn/

canine

与狗有关的 / 犬齿
Meaning
Relating to dogs; also refers to the pointed teeth in humans and animals
Example
The police trained a canine unit for search operations.
警察训练了一个警犬单位进行搜寻工作。
B2 noun /ˌpɪə.riˈɒd.ɪ.kəl/

periodical

期刊
Meaning
a magazine or journal published at regular intervals
Example
She subscribed to a science periodical.
她订阅了一个科学期刊。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈɡlɔːriəs/

inglorious

可耻的
Meaning
Causing shame or disgrace; not bringing honor or glory.
Example
The army suffered an inglorious defeat.
军队遭遇了可耻的失败。
B2 noun /ˌkwes.tʃəˈneər/

questionnaire

问卷
Meaning
a set of written questions used to collect information or opinions
Example
Participants filled out a detailed questionnaire about their habits.
参与者填写了关于他们习惯的详细问卷。
A1 noun /snoʊ/

Snow

幸福
Meaning
white frozen water that falls from clouds as soft flakes
Example
The children played happily in the fresh snow.
孩子们在新鲜的雪地上开心地玩耍。
C2 noun /ɪksˈtʃɛkər/

exchequer

国库
Meaning
The treasury of a state or country.
Example
The government announced new measures to improve the exchequer.
政府宣布了新的措施，以改善国库。
B2 verb /ˈtɛrəˌfaɪ/

terrify

使惊吓
Meaning
To cause someone to feel extreme fear.
Example
The loud thunder terrified the children.
响亮的雷声把孩子们吓坏了。
A1 noun /ˈbʌt.ər/

Butter

黄油
Meaning
a pale yellow edible fatty substance made by churning cream
Example
He spread butter on his toast for breakfast.
他在早餐时把黄油涂在了他的烤面包上。
C2 adjective ɪnˈdɒm.ɪ.tə.bəl

indomitable

不可征服
Meaning
Impossible to subdue or defeat.
Example
Her indomitable spirit helped her overcome adversity.
她那不可征服的精神帮助她克服了逆境。
C2 noun /lɔːˈdeɪʃən/

laudation

赞扬
Meaning
The act of praising or expressing approval.
Example
The poet received much laudation for his moving verses.
这位诗人因其感人的诗句而获得了许多赞扬。
A1 adjective /ˈfrɛndli/

friendly

幸福
Meaning
Kind and pleasant; showing goodwill and affection.
Example
The shop owner is very friendly to new customers.
她收到奖项时无法掩饰自己的幸福。
C1 adjective /səˈdɪs.tɪk/

sadistic

施虐狂
Meaning
Deriving pleasure from inflicting pain or suffering on others.
Example
The villain had a sadistic smile while hurting his enemies.
恶棍在伤害敌人时露出了施虐狂的笑容。
A2 noun /ˌpɒsəˈbɪləti/

possibility

可能性
Meaning
something that may happen or be the case; a chance that something exists or might occur
Example
There is a strong possibility of rain tomorrow.
明天有强烈的降雨可能性。
C1 verb /ɪˈnʌnsieɪt/

enunciate

清晰地发音
Meaning
to pronounce words clearly; to express an idea clearly
Example
The teacher asked him to enunciate each word.
老师让他清晰地发音每个单词。
C1 adjective /ˈloʊli/

lowly

谦逊
Meaning
humble in status, position, or manner
Example
She rose from a lowly position to become the company's CEO.
她从一个低位上升成为了公司的首席执行官。
C2 adjective /ˈeɪkwiəs/

aqueous

水合的
Meaning
related to or containing water; watery
Example
The solution was in an aqueous form.
溶液是水合的。
C2 noun /ˈzɛfər/

zephyr

轻风
Meaning
A soft gentle breeze.
Example
A warm zephyr blew through the valley.
一阵温暖的轻风吹过山谷。
B2 noun/verb /dɪˈspjuːt/

dispute

争议, 争论
Meaning
a disagreement or argument about something important
Example
The two countries are in dispute over the border issue.
两个国家在边界问题上存在争议。
C2 noun /ˈɛkwɪpɔɪz/

equipoise

平衡
Meaning
A state of balance or equilibrium.
Example
Her calmness created an equipoise in the heated debate.
她的冷静在激烈的辩论中创造了平衡。
A2 adjective /θɪk/

Thick

厚的; 密的;
Meaning
having a large distance between opposite sides; dense; not thin
Example
The book has thick pages and a heavy cover.
这本书有厚重的页面和沉重的封面。
B2 noun /fluːt/

Flute

长笛
Meaning
a musical wind instrument with holes along its length that is played by blowing across a hole at one end
Example
He played a sweet melody on his flute.
他在他的长笛上演奏了一首甜美的旋律。
C2 noun /ˌbaɪ.oʊ.rɪˌmiː.diˈeɪ.ʃən/

bioremediation

生物修复
Meaning
The use of living organisms to neutralize or remove environmental contaminants.
Example
Bioremediation helps remove toxins from polluted soil.
生物修复帮助清除污染土壤中的毒素。
C1 verb /ɪnˈtrɛntʃ/

entrench

扎根
Meaning
To establish something so firmly that it is difficult to change.
Example
The company entrenched its position in the market through innovation.
公司通过创新巩固了其市场地位。
C1 verb /rɪˈnɛɡ/

renege

违约
Meaning
to go back on a promise, agreement, or commitment
Example
The company reneged on its promise to increase wages.
公司违背了他们提高工资的承诺。
A2 noun /ˈpɒkɪt/

pocket

Meaning
a small, enclosed space in clothing for carrying items
Example
He put his phone in his pocket.
C2 noun /dɪˈmʌrɪdʒ/

demurrage

滞纳金
Meaning
a charge payable to the owner of a ship or vehicle for not loading or unloading on time
Example
The company had to pay demurrage for delaying the unloading of goods.
公司因延误卸货而支付了滞纳金。
B2 verb /ɪnˈdʒɛkt/

inject

注射
Meaning
To introduce a substance, especially a drug, into the body using a needle.
Example
The nurse will inject the vaccine into the patient's arm.
护士将疫苗注射到病人的手臂中。