C1 noun dɪˈfleɪʃən

deflation

通货紧缩

Meaning

Reduction of the general level of prices in an economy.

Example

Deflation often leads to decreased consumer spending.

通货紧缩往往导致消费者支出减少。

A2 noun /mɔːl/ or /mæl/

mall

购物中心

Meaning

a large building or series of connected buildings containing shops and restaurants

Example

They went to the mall to buy new clothes.

他们去购物中心买新衣服。

B2 adjective /ˈtaɪə.səm/

Tiresome

令人疲倦的; 无聊的

Meaning

causing weariness or boredom; tedious

Example

The long lecture was tiresome and repetitive.

长时间的演讲令人疲倦且重复。

A2 noun /stʌf/

stuff

东西

Meaning

a collection of things or materials, typically unspecified or uncountable

Example

She packed all her stuff into the suitcase.

她把所有的东西都装进了行李箱。

B2 adjective /ˈmæn.ju.əl/

Manual

手动

Meaning

done by hand; operated by hand; not automatic

Example

This is a manual process that requires careful attention.

这是一个手动过程，需要仔细关注。

C2 noun /waɪl/

wile

狡猾, 欺骗

Meaning

A trick or clever scheme meant to deceive or outwit someone.

Example

He used every wile to win her trust.

他用了所有的狡猾来赢得她的信任。

B2 noun, adjective /ˈkɒrəl/

coral

珊瑚

Meaning

a hard, rock-like marine organism formed by tiny sea animals; a pinkish-orange color resembling coral

Example

The coral in the reef provides shelter for many sea creatures.

珊瑚礁中的珊瑚为许多海洋生物提供庇护。

C2 noun /njuːˈmɪzmətɪst/

numismatist

钱币学家

Meaning

A person who studies or collects coins, paper currency, and medals.

Example

The numismatist displayed his rare coin collection at the exhibition.

钱币学家在展览会上展示了他的稀有硬币收藏

A2 noun /ˈketʃ.ʌp/

Ketch-up

番茄酱

Meaning

a thick sauce made chiefly from tomatoes, vinegar, and spices

Example

She squeezed some ketchup on her french fries before eating them.

她在吃薯条前挤了一些番茄酱。

C1 adjective /ˌæprɪˈhɛnsɪv/

apprehensive

担忧的

Meaning

feeling anxious or fearful that something bad will happen

Example

He was apprehensive about starting a new job in a foreign country.

他对在一个陌生的国家开始一份新工作感到担忧。

C1 adjective /ˈpɒp.jʊ.ləs/

Populous

人口众多

Meaning

having a large population; densely populated; crowded with people

Example

China is the most populous country in the world.

中国是世界上人口最多的国家。

C2 noun /ˈoʊdiəm/

odium

憎恶

Meaning

general or widespread hatred or disgust directed toward someone as a result of their actions

Example

The scandal brought public odium on the corrupt minister.

丑闻让腐败的部长蒙受了公众的憎恶。

A2 noun /ˈmɒn.stər/

Monster

怪物; 残酷的人

Meaning

a large, ugly, and frightening imaginary creature; a cruel person

Example

The children were scared of the monster under the bed.

孩子们害怕床下的怪物。

C1 verb /ˈθiːəraɪz/

theorize

理论化

Meaning

To form a theory or set of ideas to explain something.

Example

Scientists often theorize about the origins of the universe.

科学家们经常推测宇宙的起源。

B2 adjective /ˈhoʊm.sɪk/

Homesick

想家; 离家的悲伤

Meaning

experiencing a longing for one's home during a period of absence from it; missing home

Example

After three months studying abroad, Maria felt increasingly homesick for her family.

在国外学习三个月后，玛丽亚越来越想念她的家人。

C1 noun /ˈfænsiər/

fancier

爱好者

Meaning

a person who has a special interest in a particular thing or activity, especially animals or hobbies

Example

He is a fancier of rare birds.

他是稀有鸟类的爱好者。

C2 noun /ˌɪlɪbəˈræləti/

illiberality

不宽容

Meaning

The quality of being illiberal; lack of tolerance or generosity.

Example

The illiberality of the new laws alarmed the citizens.

新法律的不宽容让市民感到警觉。

B2 noun /wɔːrd/

ward

病房

Meaning

A separate room in a hospital for patients; also a division of a city or a person under guardianship.

Example

She was admitted to the children's ward.

她被接收进了儿童病房。

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 adjective /ʌnˈiːkwəl/

Unequal

不平等; 不公正;

Meaning

not the same in quantity, size, or value; not fair or just

Example

The distribution of wealth is unequal in many countries.

财富的分配在许多国家是不平等的。

B1 adverb /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntli/

significantly

显著

Meaning

in a way that is large or important enough to have an effect

Example

The economy has significantly improved over the last decade.

过去十年中，经济显著改善。

C1 noun /ˈlæd.i/

laddie

小男孩

Meaning

A young boy or lad.

Example

The old man gave the young laddie a kind smile.

老人给年轻的小男孩一个友好的微笑。

A2 noun /skɪlz/

skills

技能

Meaning

The ability to do something well; expertise.

Example

Learning new skills can increase personal and professional growth.

学习新技能可以增加个人和职业发展。

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。

C1 noun ˌriːˈstrʌk.tʃər.ɪŋ

restructuring

重组

Meaning

The action of organizing something differently.

Example

The company underwent restructuring to improve efficiency.

公司进行重组以提高效率。

C2 verb /ˌʌndərˈɡɜːrd/

undergird

支持，强化

Meaning

to provide support or foundation for; to strengthen

Example

Strong values undergird a healthy society.

强大的价值观支撑着一个健康的社会。

B2 noun /ˈek.oʊ/

Echo

回声; 回响

Meaning

a sound that is reflected back; a repetition or imitation

Example

His voice created a clear echo in the empty cathedral.

他的声音在空荡的教堂里产生了清晰的回声。

C1 adjective /ˈlɪstləs/

listless

无精打采

Meaning

lacking energy, enthusiasm, or interest

Example

She felt listless after working long hours without rest.

她在没有休息的长时间工作后感到无精打采。

B2 verb əˈpɔɪn.tɪd

appointed

任命

Meaning

Assign a job or role to someone; designate someone to a position.

Example

Appointed officials carry significant responsibilities.

任命的官员承担重要责任。

C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈpaʊər/

overpower

征服

Meaning

To defeat or gain control over someone or something by using greater strength or force.

Example

The soldiers managed to overpower the enemy forces.

士兵们成功压倒了敌军。

C1 adjective /ˈprɪnsəpəld/

principled

有原则的

Meaning

acting in accordance with moral or ethical standards

Example

He is a principled leader who always puts honesty first.

他是一个有原则的领导，总是把诚实放在第一位。

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。

A2 verb /stɪk/

stick

粘贴

Meaning

to adhere or attach something to a surface

Example

The glue will stick to the paper.

胶水会粘在纸上。

B1 adverb /ʌnˈjuːʒuəli/

unusually

异常地

Meaning

in a way that is not typical or expected; to an uncommon degree

Example

It was unusually cold for this time of year.

对一年中的这个时候来说，天气异常寒冷。

B2 adjective /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/

favorable

有利的

Meaning

expressing approval or support; advantageous

Example

The weather conditions were favorable for the outdoor event.

天气条件对户外活动很有利。

C1 noun /ˈɡɑːr.lənd/

Garland

花环; 花冠;

Meaning

a wreath of flowers and leaves, worn on the head or hung as decoration

Example

The bride wore a beautiful floral garland during the traditional ceremony.

新娘在传统仪式中佩戴了美丽的花环。

A1 noun /ˈweɪtər/

waiter

服务员

Meaning

a person whose job is to serve food and drinks to customers in a restaurant or café

Example

The waiter brought the menu and took our order politely.

服务员礼貌地拿来菜单并记录了订单。

B2 noun /ˈspəʊksmən/

spokesman

发言人

Meaning

a person who speaks on behalf of others, especially for a group or organization

Example

The spokesman addressed the crowd during the rally.

发言人在集会中向人群讲话。

B1 noun ɪˈkɒnəmiːz

economies

经济

Meaning

The wealth and resources of a country or region.

Example

Emerging economies have been growing rapidly over the past decade.

新兴经济体在过去十年中迅速增长。

C1 noun mɪˈtɪkjʊləsnɪs

meticulousness

对细节的极大关注

Meaning

Great attention to detail; very careful and precise.

Example

His meticulousness made the project successful.

他的细心让这个项目成功。

B2 verb /hɔːnt/

haunt

困扰

Meaning

to trouble persistently; to visit as a ghost

Example

The old memories still haunt me.

旧的记忆仍然困扰着我。

C1 adjective /ˈfeɪt.fəl/

fateful

决定性或灾难性的

Meaning

having significant or disastrous consequences

Example

Their fateful decision changed the course of history.

他们的决定性决定改变了历史的进程。

B1 noun /ʃɑːrk/

Shark

鲨鱼

Meaning

a large marine fish with sharp teeth and a cartilaginous skeleton

Example

The shark is a powerful predator of the ocean.

鲨鱼是海洋中的强大掠食者。

A2 noun /rent/

Rent

幸福

Meaning

a payment made periodically by a tenant to a landlord for use of property

Example

The monthly rent for this apartment is quite affordable.

当她获得奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。

C2 noun /ˈdʒes.tər/

Jester

小丑; 愚人

Meaning

a professional joker or fool at a medieval court; someone who jokes a lot

Example

The court jester entertained the king with witty remarks and amusing tricks.

宫廷小丑用机智的评论和有趣的把戏娱乐国王。

B1 adjective /təˈrɪfɪk/

terrific

了不起

Meaning

extremely good or excellent; very great or intense

Example

The concert last night was absolutely terrific.

昨晚的音乐会真是太棒了。

C1 noun /kənˈsɜːvəˌtɔːri/

conservatory

温室 / 音乐和艺术学校

Meaning

A greenhouse for growing plants or a school for music and the arts.

Example

They grew exotic plants in the conservatory.

他们在温室里种植了异国植物。

C2 verb /ˈbraʊˌbiːt/

browbeat

威胁 / 强迫

Meaning

To intimidate or bully someone into doing something

Example

The lawyer tried to browbeat the witness.

律师试图威胁证人。

B1 noun /ˈbed ˌkʌv.ər/

Bed cover

床罩

Meaning

a protective covering for a bed, typically a bedspread or comforter

Example

She pulled the bed cover up to her chin to stay warm.

她把床罩拉到下巴，保持温暖。

A2 pronoun /nʌn/

none

没有人

Meaning

not any; no one; not one

Example

None of the students passed the exam.

没有学生通过考试。

A1 adjective/adverb /ˈɜːrli/

early

早

Meaning

before the usual or expected time

Example

She arrived early to the meeting.

她早早到达了会议。

C1 adjective + noun kəˈmendəbəl ɪˈnɪʃətɪvz

commendable initiatives

值得赞扬的倡议

Meaning

Praiseworthy efforts or actions that deserve admiration and approval.

Example

The commendable initiatives aim to raise awareness.

这些值得赞扬的倡议旨在提高意识。

Meaning

A narrow passage or walkway; also an exclamation used to clear the way.

Example

The sailors lowered the gangway for passengers to board.

B1 noun /ˈviːzə/

visa

签证

Meaning

an official authorization or permission to enter, leave, or stay in a country

Example

She applied for a visa to study abroad.

她申请了签证以便出国留学。

A1 verb /wɜːrk/

work

工作

Meaning

to perform tasks or duties to earn money or achieve goals

Example

He works as a teacher at the local school.

他在当地学校当老师。

B1 preposition /ˈvɜːsəs/

versus

对抗

Meaning

against (in a competition or conflict)

Example

The team is playing versus their biggest rivals.

团队正在与他们最大的竞争对手对抗。

A2 adverb /ˈrɛə(r)li/

rarely

很少

Meaning

not often, infrequently

Example

She rarely eats sweets because of her diet.

她因为饮食限制，很少吃糖果。

C1 verb /ˈliːɡəlaɪz/

legalize

合法化

Meaning

To make something lawful by official approval.

Example

The government decided to legalize online businesses.

政府决定合法化在线业务。

C1 verb /ænˈtæɡənaɪz/

antagonize

激怒

Meaning

to cause someone to become hostile or angry; to provoke opposition

Example

His rude remarks only served to antagonize his colleagues.

他粗鲁的言辞只会使同事们产生敌对情绪。

C1 noun /ˈpiː.kɒk ˈflaʊ.ər/

Peacock flower

孔雀花

Meaning

a tropical tree with bright orange and red flowers that resemble a peacock's tail

Example

The peacock flower tree blooms with stunning orange flowers in summer.

孔雀花树在夏季开着令人惊叹的橙色花朵。

C2 adjective /ˈsmɑːrmi/

smarmy

奉承 / 虚伪的礼貌

Meaning

Excessively flattering or ingratiating, often insincerely.

Example

The salesman gave a smarmy pitch that felt fake.

销售员做了一个让人觉得虚假的奉承推销。

C1 noun (plural) /kwɑːmz/

qualms

疑虑

Meaning

feelings of doubt, worry, or uneasiness

Example

He had serious qualms about accepting the offer.

他对接受这个提议感到严重的怀疑。

C1 adjective /ˈɪmpjəd(ə)nt/

impudent

无礼的，厚颜无耻的

Meaning

not showing due respect for another person; rude

Example

The impudent child talked back to the teacher.

那个无礼的孩子顶撞老师。

B2 verb /ɪˈvæljueɪt/

evaluate

评估

Meaning

To assess or judge the value, quality, or significance of something.

Example

The teacher will evaluate the students’ projects tomorrow.

老师明天将评估学生的项目。

C2 verb /ɛnˈfiːbəl/

enfeeble

削弱

Meaning

To make weak or feeble; to deprive of strength.

Example

The long illness enfeebled the old man.

长期的疾病使老人虚弱。

B2 verb prəˈmoʊtɪŋ

promoting

促进

Meaning

Supporting or actively encouraging; helping to develop or increase.

Example

Promoting practical education ensures skill development.

推广实践教育确保技能发展。

C2 noun /ˈtʃaɪ.nə bɑːks/

China box

月橘

Meaning

a small evergreen shrub with tiny white fragrant flowers

Example

The China box plant produced clusters of small white flowers.

月橘植物开出了成簇的小白花。

A2 noun /ˈʌv.ən/

Oven

烤箱

Meaning

an enclosed compartment used for heating, baking, or drying food

Example

She baked cookies in the oven for thirty minutes.

她在烤箱里烤了三十分钟的饼干。

B2 verb /kəmˈplaɪ/

comply

遵守

Meaning

to act in accordance with a rule, request, or law

Example

All companies must comply with safety regulations.

所有公司必须遵守安全规定。

C2 adjective /ˈpæsɪbəl/

passible

能够感知; 易受痛苦

Meaning

capable of feeling or suffering; susceptible to sensation or emotion (often theological)

Example

In some traditions, deities are described as passible, sharing human emotions.

在一些传统中，神被描述为能够感知，分享人类情感。

C1 noun /vɛnˈdɛtə/

vendetta

复仇

Meaning

a prolonged bitter quarrel or campaign of revenge

Example

The two families were caught in a bitter vendetta for generations.

这两个家庭世代相传，陷入了长久的复仇。

C2 adjective /ˈkʌmli/

comely

美丽

Meaning

Attractive or pleasant in appearance.

Example

The actress was known for her comely features.

那位女演员以她美丽的特征著称。

A1 verb /bɪˈɡɪn/

begin

开始

Meaning

to start doing something; to commence

Example

I will begin my studies tomorrow.

我明天开始学习。

B2 adjective /θiˈætrɪkl/

theatrical

戏剧的

Meaning

Relating to the theater or exaggerated and dramatic in behavior or style.

Example

Her theatrical performance won the audience's applause.

她的戏剧表演赢得了观众的掌声。

C1 noun /krʌks/

crux

关键

Meaning

the most important or decisive point of an issue

Example

The crux of the problem lies in poor communication.

问题的关键在于沟通不畅。

C1 verb /druːp/

droop

下垂

Meaning

to bend or hang downward; to become weak or tired

Example

The flowers began to droop in the heat.

花朵在热量下开始下垂。

C1 verb /dɪˈpliːt/

deplete

耗尽

Meaning

to reduce the quantity or supply of something

Example

The long war has depleted the country's resources.

长时间的战争已经耗尽了该国的资源。

A2 noun səˈsaɪəti

society

社会

Meaning

The aggregate of people living together in a more or less ordered community.

Example

Society plays a pivotal role in shaping an individual's values.

社会在塑造个体价值观方面发挥着重要作用。

B2 verb /dɪˈfɜːr/

defer

推迟

Meaning

To postpone or delay; to yield to someone else's judgment or opinion.

Example

The meeting was deferred until next week.

会议推迟到下周。

C2 noun /slaɪt/

sleight

技巧

Meaning

Skill or dexterity, especially in performing tricks.

Example

The magician amazed the crowd with his sleight of hand.

魔术师用他的技巧惊艳了观众。

C2 adjective /ˈpjuːɪsənt/

puissant

强大的

Meaning

having great power or influence; mighty

Example

The king was a puissant ruler whose word was law.

国王是一个强大的统治者，他的话就是法律。

C1 noun/verb /ˈtʌtʃ.ʌp/

touch-up

小修正或改进

Meaning

Small corrections or improvements made to something.

Example

The artist gave a quick touch-up to the painting.

艺术家对画作进行了快速的修饰。

A1 noun /ˈtiː.tʃər/

Teacher

老师

Meaning

a person who teaches students in a school or other educational institution

Example

The teacher explained the math problem clearly to the students.

老师清楚地向学生解释了数学问题。

B2 verb /nɒd/

nod

点头

Meaning

to move one's head down and up to show agreement or acknowledgment

Example

She nodded in agreement with the proposal.

她点头表示同意该提议。

B2 noun /ˈθɪk.nəs/

thickness

厚度

Meaning

The measure of how thick or dense something is

Example

The thickness of the book made it hard to carry.

这本书的厚度使它难以携带。

C1 adjective /ˈkæn.dɪd/

Candid

坦诚; 直率; 诚实

Meaning

truthful and straightforward; frank and honest in expression

Example

I appreciate your candid opinion about the project.

我很欣赏你对这个项目的坦诚意见。

C2 adjective /ˈɪm.pi.əs/

Impious

不敬的; 亵渎神明

Meaning

irreligious; lacking reverence for religion; blasphemous

Example

The impious act shocked the religious community.

不敬的行为震惊了宗教社区。

C1 adjective /ˈdʒeɪ.dɪd/

jaded

疲倦的，冷漠的

Meaning

Tired, bored, or lacking enthusiasm, typically after having had too much of something.

Example

After years of traveling, she felt jaded by the constant movement.

旅行多年后，她因不断的移动而感到疲倦。

A1 interjection /jɛə/

yeah

是的

Meaning

used to express agreement or affirmation

Example

Yeah, I’ll go to the store with you.

是的，我会和你一起去商店。

A2 noun, verb /ˈriːzən/

reason

原因，理由

Meaning

A cause, explanation, or justification for an action or event; to think or argue logically.

Example

There is no reason to be upset.

没有理由生气。

C2 noun /sɑːrˈkɒfəɡəs/

sarcophagus

石棺

Meaning

A stone coffin, often decorated, used in ancient times.

Example

The museum displayed a beautifully carved sarcophagus from ancient Egypt.

博物馆展示了来自古埃及的美丽雕刻的石棺。

C1 noun /ˌɛks.həˈleɪ.ʃən/

exhalation

呼气

Meaning

The action of breathing out.

Example

Slow exhalation calms the nervous system.

缓慢的呼气使神经系统平静。

C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɜːrsənl/

impersonal

非个人化

Meaning

not influenced by, showing, or involving personal feelings; lacking human warmth or emotion

Example

The letter was written in a very impersonal style.

信件是以非常非个人化的风格写的。

C1 noun /ˈɔɪntmənt/

ointment

药膏

Meaning

A smooth, oily substance applied to the skin for healing or soothing.

Example

The doctor prescribed an ointment for the burn on his arm.

医生为他手臂上的烧伤开了一种药膏。

A1 noun /ˈwɪntər/

winter

冬天

Meaning

the coldest season of the year, typically from December to February in the Northern Hemisphere

Example

Winter in the north can be very harsh with heavy snowfall.

北方的冬天可能非常严酷，伴随着大量降雪。

C2 verb /ˈbɪloʊ/

billow

像波浪一样膨胀

Meaning

To swell or rise in large waves or surges; to flow outward in a rolling motion.

Example

Smoke billowed from the burning building.

烟雾像波浪一样从燃烧的建筑中升腾而起。

C2 adjective /ˌʌn.təˈwɔːrd/

untoward

意外的

Meaning

Unexpected and inappropriate or inconvenient.

Example

The meeting ended without any untoward incidents.

会议在没有任何意外事件的情况下结束。

B1 noun /ˌpɜr.sənˈæl.ə.ti/

Personality

个性

Meaning

the combination of characteristics that form an individual's distinctive character; a famous person

Example

She has a very outgoing and friendly personality.

她有非常外向和友好的个性。

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。

C1 verb /ˈhaɪdʒæk/

hijack

劫机

Meaning

to take control of a vehicle or situation illegally or by force

Example

The criminals attempted to hijack the airplane.

罪犯试图劫持飞机。

B1 adverb /spəˈsɪfɪkli/

specifically

特别地

Meaning

in a clear and exact way

Example

He was specifically asked to handle the finances.

他被特别要求处理财务。

B1 adverb /ˈɛlswɛr/

elsewhere

在别的地方

Meaning

In, at, or to some other place.

Example

If you can’t find it here, try looking elsewhere.

如果你在这里找不到，试着去别的地方找找。

A2 adjective/noun /ˈaɪrɪʃ/

irish

幸福

Meaning

relating to Ireland, its people, or its language

Example

The Irish countryside is very beautiful.

当她收到奖项时，她无法隐藏自己的幸福。

B2 noun /mæt/

Mat

垫子

Meaning

a piece of coarse material placed on a floor for people to wipe their feet on

Example

Please wipe your feet on the mat before entering.

请在进入前擦干净脚上的垫子。

A2 noun /səˈpraɪz/

surprise

惊讶

Meaning

a sudden and unexpected event or situation

Example

His arrival was a pleasant surprise.

他的到来是一个愉快的惊讶。

C1 noun /ˈwɒndərlʌst/

wanderlust

旅行欲望

Meaning

A strong desire to travel and explore the world.

Example

Her wanderlust took her to every corner of the globe.

她的旅行欲望带她走遍了世界的每个角落。

C1 verb /flɔːnt/

flaunt

炫耀

Meaning

to show off something proudly, often to attract attention

Example

She likes to flaunt her new jewelry at parties.

她喜欢在派对上炫耀她的新珠宝。

C1 verb /ˌʌndərˈvæljuː/

undervalue

低估

Meaning

To assign too low a value or importance to something or someone.

Example

She felt that her boss consistently undervalued her contributions.

她感觉到她的老板总是低估她的贡献。

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。

C2 noun /næt/

Gnat

蚊子

Meaning

a small flying insect that bites people and animals

Example

The gnat buzzed around my head while I was reading.

当我在读书时，蚊子在我的头顶嗡嗡作响。

B1 adjective ˈsteɪbl

stable

稳定

Meaning

Not likely to change or fail; firmly established.

Example

Strong nuclear force keeps the nucleus stable.

强大的核力保持着原子核的稳定。

C1 verb /ˈdɛprɪˌkeɪt/

deprecate

贬低

Meaning

to express disapproval of something

Example

The teacher deprecated the use of slang in academic essays.

老师批评在学术论文中使用俚语。

C1 noun /ˌdɪsərˈteɪʃən/

dissertation

学位论文

Meaning

A long piece of writing on a particular subject, usually written for a university degree.

Example

She spent two years writing her doctoral dissertation.

她花了两年时间写她的博士论文。

C1 adjective /həˈred.ɪ.ter.i/

Hereditary

遗传的; 从祖先传承

Meaning

passed down through family genes; inherited from ancestors

Example

The hereditary disease was passed down through generations.

遗传性疾病通过几代人传递。

B2 noun /ˈpɪt.ʃər/

Pitcher

水壶, 大壶

Meaning

a large container with a handle and spout used for storing and pouring liquids

Example

The water pitcher on the table was filled with ice-cold lemonade.

桌子上的水壶里装满了冰冷的柠檬水。