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C1 verb /dɪˈfaɪl/

defile

亵渎
Meaning
to pollute, corrupt, or make dirty
Example
The river was defiled by industrial waste.
河流被工业废物亵渎了。
B2 verb dɪsˈrʌpt

disrupt

破坏
Meaning
To interrupt or disturb the normal progress or activity of something.
Example
Individual pursuits disrupt social harmony.
个人追求破坏了社会和谐。
C2 noun /spɪˈlʌŋkər/

spelunker

洞穴探险者
Meaning
A person who explores caves as a hobby.
Example
The spelunker carried ropes and lights into the dark cave.
洞穴探险者带着绳子和灯光进入了黑暗的洞穴。
A1 verb, adjective /kloʊz/ (verb), /kloʊs/ (adjective)

close

关闭,接近
Meaning
To shut something (verb); near in space or relationship (adjective).
Example
Please close the door when you leave.
请在您离开时关门。
A2 adjective /ˈmɛsi/

messy

凌乱的
Meaning
untidy or dirty; disorganized or chaotic
Example
His room was so messy that he couldn’t find his keys.
他的房间太凌乱了,以至于他找不到钥匙。
C1 adverb /maɪˈnjuːtli/

Minutely

仔细地
Meaning
in very small detail; extremely carefully
Example
The detective examined the evidence minutely.
侦探仔细地检查了证据。
C2 noun /ˈtʃælɪs/

chalice

圣杯
Meaning
A large cup or goblet, typically used for drinking wine in religious ceremonies.
Example
The priest lifted the golden chalice during the ceremony.
牧师在仪式中举起了金色的圣杯。
C2 noun /ˌmæk.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Machination

阴谋; 诡计;
Meaning
a clever scheme or artful plot, usually with evil intent; crafty designing or plotting
Example
The villain's machinations were finally exposed.
坏蛋的阴谋最终暴露了。
B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.nər/

liner

Meaning
A large ship used for transporting people or goods regularly, or a material used as a lining inside something.
Example
The luxury liner docked at the port yesterday.
C1 noun /ˈhæm.lət/

Hamlet

小村庄
Meaning
a small rural settlement, smaller than a village; a small community
Example
The tiny hamlet nestled in the valley had only a dozen houses and one small church.
位于山谷中的小村庄只有十几座房子和一座小教堂。
A2 noun /ˈmæɡəziːn/

magazine

杂志
Meaning
A periodical publication containing articles, photographs, and advertisements.
Example
She bought a fashion magazine at the store.
她在商店买了一本时尚杂志。
C2 noun ˈbaɪəʊˌsaɪd

biocide

生物杀灭剂
Meaning
A chemical substance or microorganism intended to destroy, deter, render harmless, or exert a controlling effect on any harmful organism.
Example
Biocides help control pests and reduce the spread of diseases.
生物杀灭剂帮助控制害虫,并减少疾病传播。
B1 noun /ˈpɛnəlti/

penalty

罚款
Meaning
A punishment imposed for breaking a law, rule, or contract.
Example
He had to pay a heavy penalty for breaking the traffic rules.
因为违反交通规则,他必须支付一笔重罚。
C2 verb /ˈkæn.tər/

canter

慢跑
Meaning
To ride a horse at a controlled, easy pace between a trot and a gallop.
Example
She cantered her horse across the field with ease.
她轻松地骑马穿过田野。
B2 noun /ˈprɛʃər ˈkʊkər/

Pressure cooker

高压锅
Meaning
a sealed cooking pot that uses steam pressure to cook food faster
Example
Using a pressure cooker reduces cooking time by more than half.
使用高压锅可以将烹饪时间缩短一半以上。
B2 noun /ˈpæd.i/

Paddy

未加工的稻米; 稻田
Meaning
rice in its natural state before processing; a field where rice is grown
Example
The farmers worked hard in the paddy fields during harvest season.
农民们在收割季节里在稻田里辛勤工作。
B1 noun /əˈkaʊnt/

Account

账户
Meaning
a record of money received and paid out; a report or description of an event
Example
She opened a savings account at the bank.
她在银行开设了一个储蓄账户。
C1 verb /kənˈtɛkstʃuəlaɪz/

contextualize

使……有背景
Meaning
to place something in a context or interpret it in relation to its surroundings
Example
The teacher contextualized the historical event to make it more relevant for students.
老师将历史事件置于背景中,以使其对学生更加相关。
A1 pronoun /ˈnʌθɪŋ/

nothing

什么都没有
Meaning
not anything; no thing
Example
She has nothing to worry about.
她没有什么可担心的。
B2 noun /fʌs/

Fuss

大惊小怪;无谓的烦恼
Meaning
unnecessary worry or bother about something; agitated excitement over a trivial matter
Example
She made such a fuss about the small stain on her dress that everyone noticed.
她因裙子上的小污点而大惊小怪,结果大家都注意到了。
B1 adverb /trəˈdɪʃənəli/

traditionally

传统上
Meaning
according to custom or long-established practice
Example
Bangladesh is traditionally known for its hospitality.
孟加拉国传统上以其热情好客而闻名。
A1 verb /baɪ/

buy

Meaning
to get something by paying money for it; to purchase
Example
I want to buy a new car this year.
我今年想买一辆新车。
C1 adjective /præɡˈmæt.ɪk/

pragmatic

务实
Meaning
Dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than idealistic considerations.
Example
He took a pragmatic approach to solving the financial crisis.
他采取了实用主义的方法来解决金融危机。
A2 noun /stɛə/

stair

楼梯
Meaning
a step or set of steps leading from one level to another
Example
He tripped on the stair and fell down.
他在楼梯上绊倒摔了下来。
C1 noun /ˈæbdəmən/

abdomen

腹部
Meaning
The part of the body below the chest and above the hips that contains the stomach and other organs.
Example
He complained of pain in his abdomen.
他抱怨腹部疼痛。
C1 noun /ˈsɔːl.tɪd fɪʃ/

Salted fish

咸鱼
Meaning
fish preserved with salt; dried and salted fish for storage
Example
Salted fish is a traditional way to preserve seafood.
咸鱼是保存海鲜的传统方法。
B2 noun /ˈmɛntɔːr/

mentor

导师
Meaning
an experienced person who advises and guides someone less experienced
Example
She acted as a mentor for the new employees.
她担任新员工的导师。
B2 verb /θɔː/

thaw

融化
Meaning
to melt or cause to melt after being frozen
Example
The ice began to thaw in the sun.
冰开始在阳光下融化。
B2 noun /dʒɑːr/

Jar

罐子; 瓶子
Meaning
a wide-mouthed container made of glass or pottery; to have a harsh or unpleasant effect
Example
She stored homemade cookies in a large glass jar on the kitchen counter.
她把自制的饼干存放在厨房台面上的大玻璃罐子里。
B2 noun /ˈɪdɪət/

idiot

白痴
Meaning
a person who acts in a way that is considered very stupid or foolish
Example
He acted like an idiot at the party last night.
他昨晚在派对上像个白痴一样表现。
C2 adjective /ˈkræbɪd/

crabbed

难以阅读, 脾气坏
Meaning
difficult to read or understand; ill-tempered
Example
His handwriting was crabbed and almost illegible.
他的字迹难以阅读,几乎无法辨认。
B1 adjective /ˈɡɔːr.dʒəs/

Gorgeous

极其美丽;吸引人;视觉上令人印象深刻
Meaning
extremely beautiful; attractive; visually stunning
Example
The bride looked absolutely gorgeous.
新娘看起来绝对美丽。
C1 verb /ɪnˈreɪdʒ/

enrage

激怒
Meaning
To make someone extremely angry.
Example
His unfair remarks enraged the audience.
他的不公正言论激怒了观众。
A1 preposition, conjunction, adverb /ˈæftər/

after

之后
Meaning
in the time following an event or another action
Example
We went for ice cream after the movie.
我们看完电影后去吃冰淇淋。
A2 preposition /pɜːr/

per

每人
Meaning
for each, according to
Example
The tickets are priced at $20 per person.
票价为每人20美元。
B1 noun /ˈmʌs.əl/

Muscle

肌肉
Meaning
a body tissue consisting of fibers that can contract to produce movement
Example
Regular exercise helps strengthen your muscle.
规律的锻炼有助于增强你的肌肉。
B2 noun /ˈdoʊnər/

donor

捐赠者
Meaning
A person who gives something, especially to a charity or cause.
Example
The donor contributed generously to the hospital’s new wing.
捐赠者慷慨地为医院的新翼捐赠了资金。
B2 noun ˈsɪblɪŋz

Siblings

兄弟姐妹
Meaning
Each of two or more children or offspring having one or both parents in common.
Example
Siblings are usually placed on the same level in a family tree.
兄弟姐妹通常在家谱中处于同一水平。
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 noun /ˈɒksɪdənt/

occident

西方
Meaning
The countries of the West, especially Europe and America.
Example
The Occident has a long history of philosophical thought.
西方有着悠久的哲学思想历史。
C2 verb /kənˈvoʊk/

convoke

召集
Meaning
to call together or summon a meeting or assembly
Example
The committee convoked an emergency session to discuss the crisis.
委员会召集了紧急会议讨论危机。
C2 verb /əˈɡrɛs/

aggress

攻击
Meaning
to initiate an attack or show hostile behavior
Example
The army chose not to aggress without provocation.
军队决定不在没有挑衅的情况下攻击。
C1 verb /məˈnuː.vər/

manoeuver

Meaning
To move skillfully or carefully; to guide or manipulate into a desired position.
Example
The driver skillfully manoeuvered the car through the narrow street.
B2 noun /ˌɑb.zɚˈveɪ.ʃən/

Observation

观察
Meaning
the action of watching something carefully; a comment or remark
Example
The scientist made careful observations of the experiment.
科学家仔细观察了实验。
C2 noun /zɪˈnɑːnə/

Zenanna

泽娜娜
Meaning
the part of a house reserved for women; women's quarters in Muslim households; harem
Example
The zenanna was beautifully decorated with intricate patterns.
泽娜娜用复杂的图案美丽地装饰。
B1 noun /seɪk/

Sake

原因; 理由;
Meaning
purpose or reason for doing something; benefit or interest
Example
She worked overtime for the sake of her family's future.
她为了家人的未来加班。
C2 adjective /ˈflæs.ɪd/

Flaccid

软弱的; 无力的; 松弛的;
Meaning
soft and limp; lacking firmness; drooping
Example
The plant's leaves became flaccid after days without water.
在没有水的几天后,植物的叶子变得软弱无力。
A2 noun /ˈlev.əl/

level

水平
Meaning
A position on a real or imaginary scale of amount, quantity, extent, or quality.
Example
Pollution levels must be reduced urgently.
污染水平必须紧急降低。
A2 noun /ɪˈvent/

event

事件
Meaning
something that happens, especially something important
Example
The concert was the biggest event of the year.
音乐会是今年最大的事件。
C2 noun /ɪmˈpjuːnɪti/

impunity

Meaning
freedom from punishment or harmful consequences for an action
Example
The dictator ruled with impunity, ignoring international laws.
C1 noun /lɪˈkjʊər/

liqueur

甜酒
Meaning
A strong, sweet alcoholic drink flavored with fruits, herbs, or spices.
Example
She served a small glass of cherry liqueur after dinner.
她在晚餐后提供了一小杯樱桃利口酒。
B2 verb /dɪˈfaɪ/

defy

反抗
Meaning
to openly resist or refuse to obey someone or something; to challenge or dare someone to do something
Example
The protesters continued to defy the government's ban on public gatherings.
抗议者继续挑战政府对公共集会的禁令。
B2 noun ˈvaɪtəl rɪˈsɔːrsɪz

vital resources

重要资源
Meaning
Essential assets or supplies that are crucial for survival and development.
Example
Water is one of Bangladesh's vital resources.
水是孟加拉国的重要资源之一。
B2 adjective /ɪkˈskluːsɪv/

exclusive

仅限于特定的人、团体或区域;不与他人共享
Meaning
restricted to a particular person, group, or area; not shared with others
Example
The hotel offers exclusive access to a private beach.
酒店提供专属通往私人海滩的通道。
A1 verb /ˈvɪzɪt/

visit

参观
Meaning
to go and see someone or somewhere; to pay a call
Example
We plan to visit the museum this weekend.
我们计划这个周末参观博物馆。
B1 noun /ˈsɪtɪzənʃɪp/

citizenship

国籍
Meaning
the status of being a recognized member of a state or country, with rights and duties
Example
He applied for American citizenship after living there for ten years.
他在美国生活了十年后申请了美国国籍。
B2 verb, noun, adjective /prɑːmpt/

prompt

促使 / 快速
Meaning
To cause someone to take action; done without delay.
Example
His speech prompted the audience to ask questions.
他的演讲促使观众提问。
B2 noun /ˈlen.tɪl/

Lentil

小扁豆
Meaning
a high-protein pulse which is dried and then soaked and cooked prior to eating
Example
She cooked red lentils for dinner tonight.
她今晚做了红扁豆作为晚餐。
C1 adjective /ˈkræfti/

crafty

狡猾的, 精明的, 狡诈的
Meaning
skilled at achieving goals through cunning or deceit; sly
Example
The crafty fox evaded the hunters again.
狡猾的狐狸再次躲过了猎人的追捕。
C2 adjective /ˈdɪfɪdənt/

diffident

Meaning
Shy or lacking confidence in one's own abilities.
Example
He was too diffident to ask a question in class.
A2 noun /ˈsoʊʃəl ˈmiːdiə/

social media

社交媒体
Meaning
Websites and applications that enable users to create and share content or to participate in social networking.
Example
Social media often causes delays.
社交媒体经常造成延迟。
B1 noun ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv

alternative

替代品
Meaning
(Of one or more things) available as another possibility or choice.
Example
Finding an alternative to plastic is essential.
找到塑料的替代品是至关重要的。
A2 noun /dʒoʊk/

Joke

笑话; 幽默; 引起笑声的事情
Meaning
a thing that someone says to cause amusement or laughter; something not to be taken seriously
Example
Everyone laughed at his funny joke during the dinner party.
每个人都在晚宴上笑他的有趣笑话。
B2 adjective /slæk/

slack

松弛
Meaning
not tight, firm, or busy; lacking tension or activity
Example
Business is slack during the rainy season.
在雨季生意很清淡。
B2 noun /ˈwɪd.oʊ/

Widow

寡妇
Meaning
a woman whose husband has died and who has not married again
Example
The widow received support from her family and community.
寡妇得到了她的家人和社区的支持。
A1 preposition /ˈdjʊərɪŋ/

during

期间
Meaning
throughout the course of a period of time
Example
I fell asleep during the movie.
我在看电影的时候睡着了。
C1 noun /ˈrɛpərˌtɔːri/

repertory

剧目
Meaning
A collection of works that a company, performer, or institution regularly performs; also a storehouse of information or skills.
Example
The theater has a repertory of classic plays.
剧院有一系列经典剧目的演出。
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。
B2 noun /əˈlaʊəns/

Allowance

津贴
Meaning
a sum of money paid regularly to a person; permission to do something
Example
Children receive a weekly allowance for helping with chores.
孩子们每周会因帮助做家务而获得津贴。
B2 noun/verb /ˈslɔː.tər/

slaughter

屠杀 / 大规模谋杀
Meaning
the killing of animals for food; killing in large numbers violently
Example
The army slaughtered hundreds of enemy soldiers.
军队屠杀了数百名敌军士兵。
B2 verb /pɪəs/

pierce

刺穿
Meaning
to make a hole through something; to penetrate with a sharp object
Example
The arrow will pierce through the target.
箭矢将穿透目标。
C1 adjective /ˈfrɔːdjʊlənt/

fraudulent

欺诈的
Meaning
Involving or using deceit, especially criminal deception.
Example
He was arrested for making fraudulent insurance claims.
他因提交欺诈性保险索赔而被捕。
C1 noun /sɪlt/

silt

泥沙
Meaning
Fine sand, clay, or other material carried by running water and deposited as a sediment.
Example
The river deposited layers of silt along its banks.
河流在其河岸上沉积了层层的泥沙。
B1 noun /ˈdʒen.dər/

Gender

性别
Meaning
either of the two sexes (male and female); the range of characteristics pertaining to masculinity and femininity
Example
The company promotes gender equality by ensuring equal opportunities for all employees.
公司通过确保所有员工享有平等的机会来促进性别平等。
B2 noun, verb /ˈdɪskɔːrs/

discourse

讲座, 辩论
Meaning
Written or spoken communication or debate.
Example
The professor gave a discourse on ancient philosophy.
教授进行了关于古代哲学的讲座。
B2 adjective /ɪsˈlɑːmɪk/

islamic

伊斯兰的
Meaning
relating to Islam, its followers, or its teachings
Example
The city has many Islamic cultural centers.
这座城市有许多伊斯兰文化中心。
A2 noun /ɪˈfekt/

Effect

效果; 结果; 后果
Meaning
a change that is a result or consequence of an action or other cause
Example
The new medicine had a positive effect on the patient's recovery.
新药物对患者的恢复产生了积极的效果。
C1 noun ɪnˈdʌldʒəns

indulgence

放纵
Meaning
The practice of allowing oneself to enjoy the pleasure of something.
Example
His indulgence in junk food affected his health.
他在垃圾食品上的放纵影响了他的健康。
C2 verb /kəˈlʌmnieɪt/

calumniate

诽谤
Meaning
To make false and damaging statements about someone; to slander.
Example
He was furious when he realized they had calumniated his reputation.
当他意识到他们已经毁坏了他的名声时,他非常生气。
B2 noun /ˈdræɡ.ən.flaɪ/

Dragon-fly

蜻蜓
Meaning
a large insect with four transparent wings that lives near water
Example
The dragonfly hovered over the pond.
蜻蜓在池塘上方盘旋。
B2 adjective /ˈtʃaɪld.laɪk/

Childlike

像孩子一样; 天真和信任; 纯净和简单
Meaning
innocent and trusting like a child; having the good qualities of a child; pure and simple
Example
She maintained a childlike wonder about the world around her.
她对周围的世界保持着孩子般的惊奇。
A2 noun /ʃɪp/

Ship

Meaning
a large watercraft that travels the world's oceans and seas
Example
The cargo ship departed from the port at dawn.
货船在黎明时分离开了港口。
B2 adverb /ˈænjuəli/

annually

每年一次
Meaning
once every year; yearly
Example
The company holds a general meeting annually.
公司每年举行一次全体会议。
B2 adverb /prɪˈzjuːməbli/

presumably

可以推测
Meaning
used to convey that something is assumed to be true though not known for certain
Example
Presumably, he forgot to send the email.
可以推测,他忘记了发送邮件。
A2 adjective /ˈnæsti/

nasty

令人不快的
Meaning
very unpleasant, unkind, or offensive
Example
He made a nasty comment about her dress.
他对她的裙子发表了令人不快的评论。
C1 adjective /ˈbɔɪstərəs/

boisterous

喧闹
Meaning
noisy, energetic, and cheerful; rowdy
Example
The children were boisterous during the birthday party.
孩子们在生日派对上很喧闹。
C2 noun /ˈɒbsɪkwi/

obsequy

葬礼仪式
Meaning
A funeral rite, usually used in plural form obsequies.
Example
The village gathered for the obsequy of their beloved teacher.
村庄聚集在一起,参加他们心爱的老师的葬礼。
C2 verb /ɜːrk/

irk

激怒
Meaning
to annoy or irritate someone
Example
It irks me when people are late without calling.
当人们没有打电话就迟到时,我感到很生气。
A2 noun /ʃiːt/

sheet

床单
Meaning
a large piece of cloth or paper, typically used to cover or protect something
Example
I need a clean sheet to cover the bed.
我需要一张干净的床单来覆盖床铺。
C2 noun /ˈdɛkəˌliːtər/

decaliter

十升
Meaning
A metric unit of capacity equal to ten liters.
Example
The container could hold up to one decaliter of water.
这个容器最多可以容纳一个十升的水。
B1 verb /kənˈsɪst/

consist

由...组成
Meaning
to be made up or composed of certain parts or elements
Example
The committee consists of five members.
委员会由五个成员组成。
B2 noun /ˈsaɪkloʊn/

cyclone

气旋
Meaning
a large-scale air mass that rotates around a strong center of low atmospheric pressure; a violent tropical storm
Example
The cyclone caused severe flooding along the coast.
气旋在沿海地区造成了严重的洪水。
B1 adjective, verb /əˈproʊpriət/ (adj), /əˈproʊprieɪt/ (verb)

appropriate

适当的 / 占用
Meaning
suitable or proper in the circumstances (adj); to take something for one’s own use, often without permission (verb)
Example
Wearing formal clothes was appropriate for the ceremony.
穿正式衣服是适合这个仪式的。
B1 noun sɪvɪˈlɪzeɪʃənz

civilizations

文明
Meaning
The stage of human social development and organization that is considered most advanced.
Example
Ancient civilizations developed complex systems of governance.
古代文明发展了复杂的治理体系。
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。
C2 noun /ˈaɪsinəs/

iciness

冰冷
Meaning
The state of being cold in manner or temperature.
Example
There was a distinct iciness in his voice.
他的声音中有一种明显的冰冷感。
C1 verb /dɪˈbeɪs/

debase

贬低
Meaning
to reduce the quality, value, or dignity of something
Example
Corruption can debase the values of a society.
腐败可能贬低社会的价值观。
C1 adjective /ˈtʃɛkərd/

chequered

棋盘格的
Meaning
Having a pattern of squares, or marked by varied and contrasting experiences or periods.
Example
He had a chequered career with both great successes and failures.
他有一段棋盘格的职业生涯,既有巨大的成功,也有失败。
B2 noun /ˈjuː.sɪdʒ/

Usage

使用
Meaning
the action of using something; the way in which words are used in a language
Example
The dictionary explains the correct usage of difficult words.
词典解释了难词的正确用法。
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 /kəˈriːn/

careen

失控地移动
Meaning
To move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way, especially in a specific direction.
Example
The car careened down the slippery road.
汽车在滑溜的道路上失控地冲了下去。
B1 noun /əˈpɒlədʒi/

apology

Meaning
a statement expressing regret for something wrong or hurtful
Example
He offered an apology for being late to the meeting.
C1 adjective /ˈhɑːrtˌrɛndɪŋ/

heartrending

令人心碎
Meaning
Causing great sadness or distress; very moving emotionally.
Example
The documentary showed heartrending scenes of war victims.
纪录片展示了战争受害者令人心碎的场景。
C1 noun ˈmɪl.ɪ.tər.i ɪnˈkɜː.ʃən

military incursion

军事入侵
Meaning
A sudden armed attack or invasion by military forces into a territory.
Example
The military incursion caused widespread devastation.
军事入侵造成了广泛的破坏。
B1 noun /'pʌmp.kɪn/

Pumpkin

南瓜
Meaning
a large round orange fruit with thick skin and edible flesh
Example
We carved a jack-o'-lantern from a big pumpkin.
我们从一个大南瓜里雕刻了一个南瓜灯。
C1 noun /ˈtriːzən/

Treason

叛国罪
Meaning
the crime of betraying one's country, especially by attempting to kill or overthrow the sovereign or government
Example
He was accused of treason against the state.
他被指控犯有叛国罪。
C1 adjective /ˈluː.krə.tɪv/

lucrative

有利可图
Meaning
Producing a great deal of profit; highly profitable or financially rewarding.
Example
The real estate business is highly lucrative in urban areas.
房地产行业在城市地区非常有利可图。
C1 noun /ˈɡæmbɪt/

gambit

开局牺牲
Meaning
a calculated move or remark intended to gain an advantage, especially in chess or conversation
Example
His opening gambit in the debate caught everyone by surprise.
他在辩论中的开局牺牲让所有人都吃惊。
C2 noun ˈhɑːrbərɪdʒ

harborage

藏身处
Meaning
A place of shelter or refuge for pests or animals.
Example
Pests need a harborage site to survive and breed.
害虫需要一个藏身处来生存和繁殖。
A2 noun /ˈʌndərwɛr/

Under wear

内衣
Meaning
clothing worn under other clothes, next to the skin
Example
She bought new underwear from the department store.
她在百货商店买了新的内衣。
C1 adjective /ˈskrʌfi/

Scruffy

邋遢的或不整洁的外观;脏的和磨损的
Meaning
untidy or unkempt in appearance; shabby and worn
Example
The scruffy old dog wandered through the streets looking for food.
那只邋遢的老狗在街上徘徊,寻找食物。
C1 adjective ˌɪn.tə.dʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃən.əl

intergenerational

代际的,存在于不同代际之间
Meaning
Existing or occurring between different generations of a family.
Example
Intergenerational wisdom ensures cultural continuity.
代际智慧确保文化的延续。
C1 adverb /ˌʌnkənˈvɛnʃənəli/

unconventionally

非传统地
Meaning
in a way that is not based on or conforming to accepted standards or norms
Example
She dresses unconventionally, mixing bold colors and patterns that surprise everyone.
她穿着非传统地,混搭大胆的颜色和图案,让每个人都感到惊讶。
C1 noun /ˈwɔː.tər ˈspɪn.ɪtʃ/

Water Spinach

水菠菜
Meaning
A semi-aquatic leafy vegetable with hollow stems, popular in Asian cuisine
Example
Water spinach grows well in wet soil.
水菠菜在湿润的土壤中生长得很好。
C2 adjective /həˈmɑː.lə.ɡəs/

homologous

同源的 (结构)
Meaning
Having the same relation, relative position, or structure, especially due to evolutionary origin.
Example
The wings of bats and the arms of humans are homologous structures.
蝙蝠的翅膀和人类的手臂是同源结构。
B1 adjective ɪˈstæb.lɪʃt

established

建立的
Meaning
Having been in existence for a long time and therefore recognized and generally accepted; set up on a firm or permanent basis.
Example
Democracy was established under strong leadership.
民主是在强有力的领导下建立的。
A1 noun /ˈkæm.rə/

camera

Meaning
a device used for taking photographs or recording videos
Example
She bought a new camera for her photography class.
B1 noun /ˈsɜːrkəmstæns/

circumstance

情况
Meaning
a fact or condition connected with an event or action
Example
She handled the difficult circumstances bravely.
她勇敢地应对了困难的情况。
A2 verb /ʌpˈset/

upset

烦扰
Meaning
to make someone worried, sad, or angry; to disturb
Example
The bad news upset everyone.
坏消息 upset 每个人。
B2 verb /ˈdɪkteɪt/

dictate

口述
Meaning
to say words aloud for someone to write down; to give orders
Example
The boss dictates letters to his secretary.
老板给他的秘书口述信件。
B1 noun /ˈpɪ.ti/

Pity

同情; 怜悯;
Meaning
a feeling of sadness or sympathy for someone's misfortune; something that causes regret or disappointment
Example
I felt pity for the homeless man in the rain.
我对雨中无家可归的男人感到怜悯。