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C1 verb /dɪˈfrɔːd/

defraud

欺诈
Meaning
to illegally take money or valuables from someone by deception
Example
The company was accused of trying to defraud investors.
公司被指控试图欺骗投资者。
C1 noun /ˈkɜːrlər/

curler

卷发器
Meaning
A small roller used for curling hair.
Example
She used a curler to style her hair for the party.
她用卷发器为派对造型她的头发。
C1 adjective /wɪðˈdrɔːn/

withdrawn

孤僻
Meaning
quiet and shy; not wanting to talk to others
Example
After the incident, he became withdrawn and avoided his friends.
事件发生后，他变得孤僻，并避开了他的朋友。
C1 adjective /ˌrɛmɪˈnɪsənt/

reminiscent

唤起回忆的
Meaning
Tending to remind one of something; suggestive of something in the past.
Example
The smell of rain is reminiscent of my childhood in the village.
雨的气味让我想起了我在村里的童年。
C1 noun /ˈrɛspɪt/

respite

喘息
Meaning
A short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant.
Example
The weekend provided a welcome respite from work.
周末提供了工作上的一个受欢迎的休息。
C1 noun /ˈæŋɡwɪʃ/

anguish

痛苦
Meaning
Severe mental or physical pain or suffering.
Example
She was in deep anguish after hearing the tragic news.
听到悲惨的消息后，她陷入了深深的痛苦。
C1 adjective /ˈɡæstrɪk/

gastric

胃的 / 胃部问题
Meaning
Relating to the stomach.
Example
She was prescribed medicine for her gastric problems.
她被开了治疗胃病的药。
C1 noun /ˌsæbəˈtɜːr/

saboteur

破坏者
Meaning
A person who engages in sabotage.
Example
The saboteur was arrested before he could plant the bomb.
破坏者在放置炸弹之前被逮捕了。
C1 adjective /ˈækʃənəbl̩/

actionable

可执行的
Meaning
Able to be acted on or giving sufficient reason for legal action.
Example
The lawyer confirmed that the evidence was actionable in court.
律师确认证据在法庭上是可执行的。
C1 adjective /ˌsʌb.təˈreɪ.ni.ən/

subterranean

地下
Meaning
Existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface.
Example
Subterranean water sources help sustain agriculture.
地下水源有助于维持农业。
C1 noun ˌpraɪɔːrɪtaɪˈzeɪʃən

prioritization

优先排序
Meaning
The action or process of deciding the relative importance or urgency of things.
Example
Effective prioritization ensures resources are used efficiently.
有效的优先排序确保资源得到有效利用。
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。
C1 adjective ˌɪn.trəˈspek.tɪv

introspective

内省的
Meaning
Characterized by or given to introspection; examining one's own thoughts and feelings.
Example
Writers tend to be highly introspective individuals.
作家通常是高度内省的人。
C1 noun /ˈnɔː.zi.ə/

Nausea

恶心
Meaning
a feeling of sickness with an inclination to vomit
Example
The motion of the boat caused severe nausea.
船的晃动引起了严重的恶心感。
C1 verb /ˈpɛtrɪfaɪ/

petrify

石化
Meaning
to make someone so frightened that they are unable to move or think; to turn into stone
Example
The loud noise petrified the little child.
大声的噪音让孩子石化了。
C1 noun /kuː/

coup

政变
Meaning
a sudden, decisive action that brings about a change, especially in government
Example
The military staged a coup to overthrow the existing regime.
军队发动了一次政变，推翻了现有政权。
C1 verb /əˈskraɪb/

ascribe

归因于，归咎于
Meaning
To attribute something to a cause, source, or person.
Example
Many scholars ascribe the poem to an unknown author.
许多学者将这首诗归功于一位无名作者。
C1 noun /ˈtrænsfərəns/

transference

转移
Meaning
The act of moving something from one place, person, or situation to another.
Example
The transference of knowledge is essential in education.
知识的转移在教育中至关重要。
C1 noun /ˈsɪndɪkət/

syndicate

辛迪加
Meaning
A group of individuals or organizations combined to promote a common interest or carry out a business venture.
Example
A syndicate of investors bought the struggling company.
一个投资者辛迪加买下了这家困难的公司。
C1 verb /splaɪs/

splice

拼接
Meaning
to join two pieces of rope, film, or other material by weaving or attaching them together
Example
The technician spliced the two wires to restore the connection.
技术员将两根电线拼接起来以恢复连接。
C1 adjective ˈmær.ɪ.taɪm

Maritime

海洋的
Meaning
Connected with the sea, especially in relation to seafaring commercial or military activity.
Example
Maritime trade enhances the economy.
海洋贸易促进了经济。
C1 noun /ˈplɛθərə/

plethora

过多的数量
Meaning
an excessive amount of something
Example
She has a plethora of books on her shelf.
她的书架上有过多的书籍。
C1 adjective ˈeɪlɪəneɪtɪd

alienated

疏远
Meaning
Feeling isolated or estranged; disconnected from others or society.
Example
Alienated students are more prone to delinquency.
疏远的学生更容易陷入犯罪。
C1 adjective ˈsɛd(ə)ntəri

sedentary

久坐的
Meaning
Characterized by much sitting and little physical activity.
Example
A sedentary lifestyle can lead to numerous health problems.
久坐的生活方式可能导致多种健康问题。
C1 noun /ˈledʒ.ər/

Ledger

总账
Meaning
a book or other collection of financial accounts of a particular type
Example
The accountant updated the company ledger daily.
会计每天更新公司的总账。
C1 noun ˌɒk.sɪˈdeɪ.ʃən

oxidation

氧化
Meaning
A chemical reaction that involves the combination of a substance with oxygen, often causing deterioration.
Example
Oxidation causes metal surfaces to weaken.
氧化会削弱金属表面。
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈskraɪbəbəl/

Indescribable

无法形容
Meaning
impossible to describe or express in words; beyond description
Example
The beauty of the sunset was indescribable.
夕阳的美丽是无法形容的。
C1 adjective /ˈɑːtfəl/

Artful

巧妙的; 机智的; 狡猾的
Meaning
clever or skillful, especially in a cunning way
Example
She gave an artful answer that avoided the real question.
她给出了一个巧妙的回答，避开了真正的问题。
C1 noun /djʊˈrɛs/

duress

胁迫
Meaning
threats, violence, or pressure used to force someone to do something
Example
She signed the contract under duress.
她在胁迫下签署了合同。
C1 noun /brɪˈɡeɪd/

brigade

消防队
Meaning
A large group of people organized for a specific purpose, especially a military unit.
Example
The fire brigade arrived quickly to put out the flames.
消防队迅速赶来扑灭火焰。
C1 adjective /ˈmiːɡər/

meager

贫乏
Meaning
Lacking in quantity or quality; inadequate.
Example
He could barely survive on his meager salary.
他几乎无法靠他微薄的薪水生存。
C1 noun/adjective /kənˈfɛdərət/

confederate

同盟
Meaning
a person, group, or state joined in an alliance or union; relating to a confederacy
Example
The confederate soldiers fought bravely in the war.
同盟士兵在战争中英勇作战。
C1 noun ænˈtɪk.wə.ti

antiquity

古代
Meaning
The ancient past, especially the period of classical and other human civilizations before the Middle Ages.
Example
The ruins are a reminder of the city's antiquity.
这些遗址是这座城市古代的象征。
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。
C1 noun /ˌriː.dɪs.trɪˈbjuː.ʃən/

redistribution

重分配
Meaning
The sharing of wealth or resources more equally among society.
Example
The government introduced a redistribution policy to reduce inequality.
政府出台了重分配政策，以减少不平等。
C1 adjective /ˌaɪdiəˈlɪstɪk/

Idealistic

理想主义的
Meaning
pursuing high principles or ideals; unrealistically optimistic
Example
She has an idealistic view of changing the world.
她对改变世界有着理想主义的看法。
C1 noun/verb /ˈætrəfi/

atrophy

萎缩
Meaning
a decrease in size or wasting away of a body part, tissue, or ability due to lack of use
Example
Without regular exercise, muscles may atrophy over time.
没有规律的锻炼，肌肉随着时间的推移可能会萎缩。
C1 verb /ˈrɛzəneɪt/

resonate

共鸣
Meaning
To produce or be filled with a deep, full, and reverberating sound; to evoke a feeling or memory.
Example
Her words resonated with the audience.
她的话在听众中产生了共鸣。
C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈruːl/

overrule

驳回
Meaning
to reject or disallow by exercising one's superior authority; to override a decision
Example
The judge overruled the objection from the defense attorney.
法官驳回了辩护律师的反对。
C1 noun /ˈkɒləmnɪst/

columnist

专栏作家
Meaning
a journalist who regularly writes articles or opinions for a newspaper or magazine
Example
The columnist wrote an article about climate change.
专栏作家写了一篇关于气候变化的文章。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈtʃælɪndʒd/

Unchallenged

无可争议的; 被接受的没有反对; 没有对手
Meaning
not disputed or questioned; accepted without opposition; having no rival
Example
He remained the unchallenged champion for five years.
他五年保持不败的冠军。
C1 verb /smɛlt/

smelt

冶炼
Meaning
to extract metal from its ore by heating and melting
Example
The workers smelt iron from its ore in the factory.
工人在工厂中从矿石中冶炼铁。
C1 noun ˈaʊt.sɔːr.sɪŋ

outsourcing

外包
Meaning
The practice of having certain job functions done outside a company instead of having an in-house department or employee handle them.
Example
Many companies use outsourcing to reduce labor costs.
许多公司使用外包来降低劳动力成本。
C1 adjective /ˌɛm.briˈɒn.ɪk/

embryonic

胚胎的
Meaning
in an early or undeveloped stage; relating to an embryo
Example
The project is still in its embryonic stage.
这个项目仍处于胚胎阶段。
C1 noun əˈrɪd.ɪ.ti

aridity

干旱
Meaning
The state of being extremely dry, especially having insufficient rainfall to support vegetation.
Example
The aridity of the land is increasing due to climate change.
由于气候变化，土地的干旱正在加剧。
C1 noun ˌkʌl.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən

culmination

高潮. 某事物的最高点，特别是经历了长时间后。
Meaning
The highest or climactic point of something, especially as attained after a long time.
Example
The project reached its culmination after years of effort.
项目在多年努力后达到了高潮。
C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzæktɪŋ/

exacting

苛刻的
Meaning
demanding a lot of effort, attention, or precision
Example
She is known for her exacting standards in design.
她因其苛刻的设计标准而闻名。
C1 noun /ˈæl.kə.laɪ/

alkali

碱性物质
Meaning
a soluble base substance, typically with a pH greater than 7, that neutralizes acids
Example
Soap contains alkali which helps remove grease.
肥皂含有碱，能帮助去除油脂。
C1 noun /ˈtiːdiəm/

tedium

沉闷
Meaning
the state of being tedious; monotony or boredom
Example
The tedium of long meetings often drains motivation.
长时间会议的沉闷常常消耗动力。
C1 adjective /fəˈnɛtɪk/

phonetic

语音的
Meaning
relating to the sounds of speech or pronunciation
Example
The teacher taught the students the phonetic spelling of difficult words.
老师教学生们困难单词的音标拼写。
C1 adjective /ˈniːd.ləs/

Needless

不必要的
Meaning
unnecessary; not required; without purpose
Example
The argument was needless and could have been avoided.
这场争论是多余的，本来可以避免。
C1 noun /ˈnʌr.ɪʃ.mənt/

nourishment

营养
Meaning
Food and nutrients necessary for the body's growth and development.
Example
Proper nourishment is essential for child development.
适当的营养对儿童的发展至关重要。
C1 verb /ˌmɪsˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/

misrepresent

Meaning
to give a false or misleading account of something
Example
The lawyer accused the witness of trying to misrepresent the facts.
C1 noun, verb /ˈmæn.deɪt/

mandate

命令
Meaning
an official order or command; to give someone authority to act in a certain way
Example
The government issued a mandate to reduce carbon emissions.
政府发布了减少碳排放的命令。
C1 adjective/verb /ˈleɪ.bərd/

labored

吃力
Meaning
done with great effort and difficulty; or past tense of labor
Example
He gave a labored explanation that confused the audience.
他给出了一个吃力的解释，令观众感到困惑。
C1 noun /ˌkɒmpɪˈleɪʃən/

compilation

汇编
Meaning
a collection of things, especially pieces of writing or music, gathered together
Example
The book is a compilation of his best essays.
这本书是他最好的文章合集。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnəˈtɛntɪv/

inattentive

不专心的
Meaning
not paying attention; lacking focus or concentration
Example
The inattentive student missed several important instructions.
那个不专心的学生错过了几条重要指示。
C1 noun /ˈʃæmbəlz/

shambles

一片混乱
Meaning
a state of complete disorder or ruin
Example
After the storm, the whole town was in shambles.
风暴过后，整个城镇陷入了一片混乱。
C1 adjective /ˈsɪnləs/

Sinless

无罪; 天真; 纯洁
Meaning
free from sin; pure and innocent; without moral fault
Example
The innocent child appeared sinless in her pure white dress.
那天真的孩子穿着纯白色的裙子，看起来毫无罪。
C1 adjective /ˈfrɪvələs/

frivolous

轻浮
Meaning
Not having any serious purpose or value; silly or unimportant.
Example
She dismissed the frivolous complaint quickly.
她迅速驳回了这个轻浮的投诉。
C1 verb /rɪˈdrɛs/

redress

纠正
Meaning
to set right, remedy, or compensate for a wrong or grievance
Example
The company promised to redress the complaints of its customers.
公司承诺纠正客户的投诉。
C1 noun /ʌnɪmˈpɔːrtəns/

unimportance

不重要
Meaning
the state or quality of being insignificant or not important
Example
He dismissed the issue with a sense of unimportance.
他以無關緊要的態度忽略了這個問題。
C1 noun /ədˈmɪtəns/

admittance

进入
Meaning
the process or fact of entering or being allowed to enter a place
Example
No admittance without a valid ticket.
没有有效票据不能进入。
C1 adjective ˌsɪn.əˈdʒɪs.tɪk

synergistic

协同的
Meaning
Relating to the interaction of elements that when combined produce a greater effect than the sum of their individual effects.
Example
A synergistic effect occurs when nutrients work together.
协同效应发生在营养素共同作用时。
C1 adjective /rɪˈper.ə.bəl/

Repairable

可修复的
Meaning
able to be fixed or mended; capable of being repaired
Example
The broken phone is repairable with the right parts.
坏掉的手机可以用正确的部件修复。
C1 noun /dɪˈmiːnər/

demeanour

行为
Meaning
a person's outward behavior or appearance
Example
Her calm demeanour impressed everyone during the meeting.
她平静的行为在会议中给大家留下了深刻印象。
C1 noun /krɪpt/

crypt

墓室
Meaning
an underground chamber, especially one beneath a church, used as a burial place
Example
The tourists explored the ancient crypt beneath the cathedral.
游客们探索了大教堂下的古老地下室。
C1 adjective /snaɪd/

snide

讽刺的
Meaning
mocking or insulting in an indirect way
Example
He couldn’t resist making a snide comment about her dress.
他忍不住对她的裙子做出讽刺的评论。
C1 noun /njʊˈrɑːlədʒi/

neurology

Meaning
The branch of medicine that deals with disorders of the nervous system.
Example
She specializes in neurology and treats patients with brain diseases.
C1 verb /rɪˈlɛnt/

relent

让步，变得温和
Meaning
to become less severe, harsh, or strict
Example
After hours of begging, she finally relented.
经过几个小时的恳求，她终于心软了。
C1 adjective /nɑːkˈtɜr.nəl/

Nocturnal

夜行性
Meaning
active at night; happening during the night
Example
Owls are nocturnal animals that hunt at night.
猫头鹰是夜间活动的动物，在晚上捕猎。
C1 adjective /ˈɪndɪɡoʊ bluː/

Indigo-blue

靛蓝
Meaning
a deep blue color with a purplish tinge
Example
The indigo-blue sky looked magnificent at twilight.
在暮光中，靛蓝色的天空看起来壮丽。
C1 adjective /ˌsekənd ˈreɪt/

second-rate

二流
Meaning
Of mediocre or inferior quality.
Example
The movie was entertaining but clearly second-rate compared to the original.
这部电影很有趣，但与原版相比明显是二流的。
C1 adjective /ˈfɪɡərətɪv/

figurative

比喻的
Meaning
not literal; using figures of speech or symbolic representation
Example
She used figurative language to describe her feelings.
她用比喻的语言来描述她的感受。
C1 noun/verb /ˈvɑːrnɪʃ/

varnish

清漆
Meaning
A liquid that is applied to wood or other materials to form a hard, shiny surface; also to apply such a liquid.
Example
The carpenter varnished the table to give it a glossy finish.
木匠给桌子涂了清漆，给它一个光亮的外观。
C1 verb /ˈplʌm.ɪt/

plummet

快速垂直下落
Meaning
to fall straight down at high speed
Example
Stock prices plummeted after the sudden market crash.
股票价格在突如其来的市场崩盘后急剧下跌。
C1 verb /kənˈsaɪn/

consign

托付
Meaning
to deliver something to a person or place, often for selling or safekeeping
Example
He consigned the package to the shipping company.
他将包裹交给了运输公司。
C1 verb /ɪˈnɔːɡjʊreɪt/

inaugurate

Meaning
To formally begin or introduce something, especially with a ceremony.
Example
The mayor will inaugurate the new bridge tomorrow.
C1 noun /ˈkjuːmɪn/

Cumin

孜然
Meaning
A spice made from the dried seeds of a plant in the parsley family, with a warm earthy flavor
Example
Cumin is an essential spice in Indian and Middle Eastern cooking.
孜然是印度和中东烹饪中的一种基本香料。
C1 noun /ˈpædʒənt/

pageant

选美比赛
Meaning
A public entertainment consisting of a procession of people in elaborate costumes, or a beauty contest.
Example
She won first place in the beauty pageant.
她在选美比赛中赢得了第一名
C1 verb /ˈlʌmbər/

lumber

笨重行走
Meaning
to move in a slow, heavy, awkward way
Example
The bear lumbered through the forest in search of food.
那只熊在森林中沉重地走着寻找食物。
C1 noun /pluːm/

plume

一根大而柔软的羽毛，或者类似羽毛的东西
Meaning
a large, soft feather or something resembling a feather
Example
The soldier wore a red plume on his helmet.
士兵戴着一根红色羽毛在他的头盔上。
C1 adjective /ˈrez.ə.luːt/

Resolute

坚决的；坚定的；不可动摇的
Meaning
determined; having a firm decision; unwavering
Example
She remained resolute in her decision to pursue her dreams.
她在追求梦想的决定中保持坚决。
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。
C1 noun /ˈfjuː.dʒə.tɪv/

Fugitive

逃犯
Meaning
a person who has escaped from a place or is in hiding, especially to avoid arrest
Example
The police launched a manhunt to capture the fugitive who escaped from prison.
警方展开了追捕行动，试图抓捕从监狱逃跑的逃犯。
C1 noun rɪˈfaɪnmənt

refinement

精炼
Meaning
The process of removing impurities or unwanted elements from a substance.
Example
His manners showed a refinement that made him stand out in any crowd.
他的举止展示了一种精炼，让他在人群中脱颖而出。
C1 verb /proʊˈtrækt/

protract

延长
Meaning
To prolong or extend in time or duration.
Example
Negotiations were protracted for several months.
谈判持续了几个月。
C1 adjective /ˈtækt.ləs/

tactless

失礼
Meaning
showing a lack of sensitivity in dealing with others
Example
His tactless remark embarrassed everyone at the meeting.
他的失礼评论让会议中的每个人都感到尴尬。
C1 noun /ˈkɒrənər/

coroner

法医
Meaning
an official who investigates sudden, violent, or suspicious deaths
Example
The coroner determined the cause of death was natural.
法医确定死亡原因是自然的。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtændʒəbl/

intangible

无形的
Meaning
Unable to be touched or grasped; not having a physical presence.
Example
Trust is an intangible quality in relationships.
信任是关系中一种无形的品质。
C1 noun /ˌɪməˈrælɪti/

immorality

不道德
Meaning
the quality of being immoral; behavior that violates accepted moral standards
Example
The community condemned the immorality of the corrupt officials.
社会谴责了腐败官员的不道德行为。
C1 verb ɔːɡˈmɛntɪŋ

augmenting

增加
Meaning
Increasing; making something greater in size, number, or degree
Example
Life expectancy is augmenting with advancements in healthcare.
随着医疗保健的进步，预期寿命正在增加。
C1 noun ˈkætəlɪst

catalyst

催化剂
Meaning
A person or thing that precipitates an event or change.
Example
His speech acted as a catalyst for change in the community.
他的演讲成为了社区变化的催化剂。
C1 noun /prəˈpoʊnənt/

proponent

支持者, 倡导者
Meaning
a person who advocates for or supports a particular idea, cause, or plan
Example
She is a strong proponent of renewable energy.
她是可再生能源的坚定支持者。
C1 verb /ˈlɪŋɡər/

linger

停留比需要的时间更长
Meaning
to stay in a place longer than necessary; to persist
Example
The smell of coffee lingered in the kitchen.
咖啡的味道在厨房里停留了更长时间。
C1 adjective /ˈen.vi.ə.bəl/

Enviable

值得羡慕的
Meaning
causing envy; desirable
Example
Her success was enviable among her peers.
她的成功在同事中是值得羡慕的。
C1 adjective/noun /ˈnɜːr.tʃɚ.ɪŋ/

nurturing

培养, 促进, 发展
Meaning
The process of caring for and encouraging growth or development.
Example
A nurturing environment helps children thrive.
一个 nurturing 环境帮助孩子们茁壮成长。
C1 adjective /ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnsəbl/

comprehensible

可理解的
Meaning
able to be understood; intelligible
Example
The teacher explained the topic in a comprehensible way.
老师以一种可以理解的方式解释了这个话题。
C1 adjective ˌmiː.ti.ər.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl

meteorological

气象的
Meaning
Relating to weather conditions and atmospheric phenomena.
Example
Meteorological conditions affect farming cycles.
气象条件影响农业周期。
C1 noun /kəˈmændər ɪn tʃiːf/

Commander-in-chief

最高指挥官
Meaning
the supreme leader of a nation's armed forces
Example
The president serves as the commander-in-chief of the military.
总统担任军队的最高指挥官。
C1 noun ɡrɪt

grit

毅力
Meaning
Long-term determination and perseverance in the face of hardship and challenges.
Example
His grit and hard work led him to success.
他的毅力和努力工作让他获得了成功。
C1 adjective /ˌʃoʊ.vəˈnɪs.tɪk/

chauvinistic

沙文主义
Meaning
Displaying or characterized by excessive or prejudiced loyalty or support, especially towards one's own gender or group.
Example
His chauvinistic attitude alienated many of his female colleagues.
他的沙文主义态度疏远了许多女性同事。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdʌktɪv/

inductive

归纳的
Meaning
characterized by the inference of general laws from particular instances; reasoning from specific cases to general principles
Example
The scientist used inductive reasoning to form a hypothesis.
科学家使用归纳推理来形成假设。
C1 adjective ˈklaɪ.mət rɪˈzɪl.i.ənt

climate-resilient

气候适应性强
Meaning
Able to cope with the adverse effects of climate change; sustainable and adaptable.
Example
Climate-resilient crops can survive extreme weather conditions.
气候适应性强的作物能够在极端天气条件下生存。
C1 adjective /ˈmɑːr.dʒɪ.nəl/

Marginal

边际的; 微小的; 轻微的
Meaning
relating to or situated at the edge; minimal; slight
Example
The marginal improvement in sales was barely noticeable.
销售的边际改善几乎没有被注意到。
C1 noun /dɪˈvaɪzər/

divisor

除数
Meaning
A number by which another number is divided.
Example
In the equation 12 ÷ 3, the number 3 is the divisor.
在方程式12 ÷ 3中，数字3是除数。
C1 noun /ˈkɒndɪmənts/

condiments

调味品或酱料
Meaning
Seasonings or sauces used to add flavor to food.
Example
Ketchup and mustard are popular condiments for burgers.
番茄酱和芥末是汉堡的常见调味品。
C1 adjective /ˈtɛmpərət/

temperate

温和的
Meaning
showing moderation or self-restraint; also describing mild climate.
Example
He is known for his temperate behavior even in stressful situations.
即使在压力大的情况下，他也以温和的行为而闻名。
C1 verb /ˌɪn.tɚˈtwaɪn/

intertwine

紧密连接或联系；一起扭曲或紧密结合
Meaning
To connect or link closely; to twist together or combine closely.
Example
Their lives became intertwined through years of friendship.
他们的生活通过多年的友谊紧密交织在一起。
C1 adjective /ˈtep.ɪd/

Tepid

温热
Meaning
only slightly warm; lukewarm; showing little enthusiasm
Example
The tea was tepid and unappetizing.
茶是温热的，毫无诱人之感。
C1 noun /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/

insignificance

微不足道
Meaning
The quality of being unimportant or trivial.
Example
He felt a sense of insignificance in the vast universe.
他在广阔的宇宙中感到微不足道。
C1 noun /ˈædʒʌŋkt/

adjunct

附加物
Meaning
a thing added to something else as a supplementary part
Example
The professor worked as an adjunct at the university.
教授在大学担任附加职位工作。
C1 noun ˌlɪt.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

litigation

诉讼
Meaning
The process of taking legal action; a lawsuit.
Example
The litigation accused the regime of human rights abuses.
诉讼指控政权侵犯人权。
C1 noun /ˌzɛnəˈfoʊbiə/

xenophobia

排外恐惧症
Meaning
fear or hatred of foreigners, people from different cultures, or strangers
Example
Xenophobia can lead to discrimination and social division.
排外恐惧症可能导致歧视和社会分裂。
C1 adjective ˈtæktɪkəl

tactical

战术
Meaning
Relating to or constituting actions carefully planned to gain a specific military or political end.
Example
Tactical thinking is crucial in business negotiations.
战术思维在商业谈判中至关重要。
C1 noun /ˈskælpəl/

scalpel

手术刀
Meaning
A small and extremely sharp bladed instrument used for surgery and dissection.
Example
The surgeon carefully used a scalpel to make the first incision.
外科医生小心地使用手术刀进行第一次切割。
C1 adjective /ˈpɔɪ.njənt/

poignant

动人, 深刻
Meaning
evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret; deeply touching
Example
The movie's ending was so poignant that many in the audience were moved to tears.
这部电影的结尾如此动人，以至于许多观众都感动得流泪。
C1 adjective /ˈblaɪtɪd/

blighted

荒废的
Meaning
Spoiled, damaged, or destroyed.
Example
The blighted neighborhood was abandoned by most residents.
荒废的社区被大多数居民遗弃。
C1 noun /ˈpræɡmətɪst/

pragmatist

实用主义者
Meaning
A person who deals with things in a practical and realistic way.
Example
He is a true pragmatist who values results over ideals.
他是一个真正的实用主义者，他更看重结果而非理想。
C1 noun /ˈkroʊniˌɪzəm/

cronyism

裙带关系
Meaning
The practice of favoring friends or associates, especially in political appointments or business deals.
Example
The company was accused of cronyism in hiring practices.
该公司因招聘中的裙带关系而受到指控。
C1 noun /ˈjuː.fə.mɪ.zəm/

euphemism

一种温和或间接的术语，用于代替被认为过于直接或严厉的词语
Meaning
A mild or indirect term substituted for one considered too harsh or direct; polite expression for something unpleasant.
Example
The phrase "passed away" is a euphemism for "died".
'已故' 是 '去世' 的委婉语。