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C2 noun /ˈdɛftnəs/

deftness

灵巧
Meaning
Skillfulness and quickness in action or thought.
Example
Her deftness with words impressed the audience.
她在言辞上的灵巧令观众印象深刻。
A1 noun /ˈwɪmən/

woman

女人
Meaning
an adult human female
Example
The woman at the counter helped me.
柜台上的女人帮了我。
B2 noun/verb /ˈsæd.əl/

saddle

马鞍; 使某人承担责任
Meaning
A seat fastened on the back of a horse for riding; to burden someone with a responsibility.
Example
He saddled the horse before going for a ride.
他在骑马之前给马鞍上鞍。
C1 adjective /ˌmʌltɪˈfæsɪtɪd/

multifaceted

多面性的
Meaning
Having many different aspects or features
Example
The multifaceted approach to the problem resulted in innovative solutions.
多面性的处理方式导致了创新的解决方案。
B1 noun ˈfæmɪli triː

Family Tree

家谱
Meaning
A diagram showing the relationships between people in several generations of a family.
Example
Creating a family tree helps understand family history.
创建家谱有助于理解家庭历史。
A1 verb /ˈɡroʊ.ɪŋ/

growing

增长
Meaning
continuously increasing or developing
Example
There is a growing demand for renewable energy.
对可再生能源的需求正在增长。
B1 noun /ˈfʌŋkʃən/

function

功能
Meaning
An activity or purpose natural to or intended for a person or thing.
Example
The main function of the heart is to pump blood.
心脏的主要功能是泵送血液。
B2 noun /kənˈkʌʃən/

concussion

脑震荡
Meaning
A temporary unconsciousness or shock caused by a blow to the head.
Example
He suffered a concussion after falling from the bike.
他在从自行车上摔下来后，遭受了脑震荡。
A2 adverb /ˈhɑːd.li/

Hardly

几乎不; 几乎没有; barely
Meaning
scarcely; barely; almost not at all
Example
I could hardly believe what I was seeing.
我几乎不敢相信我所看到的。
B1 noun /ˈʃel.tər/

Shelter

避难所
Meaning
a place giving temporary protection from bad weather or danger
Example
The hikers found shelter in a cave during the heavy rain.
登山者在大雨中在山洞里找到了避难所。
B1 adjective /ˈɡɪvən/

given

已知的
Meaning
Specified or stated; already decided or certain.
Example
It is a given fact that hard work leads to success.
这是一个已知的事实，努力工作通向成功。
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。
B1 noun /əˈpɪn.jən/

Opinion

意见
Meaning
a view or judgment formed about something; a belief or assessment based on grounds short of proof
Example
In my opinion, this is the best solution.
在我看来，这是最好的解决方案。
C2 adjective /sæŋˈɡwɪniəs/

sanguineous

与血液相关的
Meaning
Relating to blood; bloody.
Example
The surgeon examined the sanguineous discharge from the wound.
外科医生检查了伤口的血腥分泌物。
C2 adjective /mɛnˈdeɪʃəs/

mendacious

虚伪的
Meaning
not telling the truth; lying
Example
The politician was known for his mendacious statements.
那位政治家以他的虚伪言论而闻名。
C1 adjective ˌbjʊə.rəˈkræt.ɪk

bureaucratic

官僚的
Meaning
Involving or characterized by complex rules and procedures that can delay the achievement of goals.
Example
Bureaucratic red tape often delays project approvals.
官僚主义的繁文缛节经常延误项目审批。
C2 noun /ˌfɑːsfəˈrɛsəns/

phosphorescence

磷光
Meaning
the property of emitting light without noticeable heat
Example
The deep-sea creatures displayed a beautiful phosphorescence.
深海生物展示了美丽的磷光。
C2 noun /ˈkɒnsəvəˌtwɑː/

conservatoire

音乐学院
Meaning
A school specializing in the study of music or drama.
Example
She trained as a pianist at the Paris Conservatoire.
她在巴黎音乐学院接受了钢琴训练。
C1 noun /ˈlɛɡɪŋ/

legging

紧身裤
Meaning
tight-fitting stretch pants, typically worn by women for exercise or casual wear
Example
She bought a new pair of black leggings for the gym.
她为健身房买了一条新的黑色紧身裤。
B1 noun /ˈæksɛnt/

accent

口音
Meaning
a distinctive way of pronouncing a language, especially one associated with a particular country or region
Example
She spoke English with a strong French accent.
她说英语时带着浓重的法语口音。
B2 noun rɪˈsɛʃ.ən

recession

经济衰退
Meaning
A period of temporary economic decline during which trade and industrial activity are reduced.
Example
The country faced a severe recession due to the financial crisis.
由于金融危机，该国面临严重的经济衰退。
B1 noun /ˈsæm.pəl/

Sample

样本
Meaning
a small part taken as an example of the whole; a specimen
Example
The doctor took a blood sample for testing.
医生取了一个血液样本进行测试。
B1 noun /ˈklaɪ.mət/

climate

气候
Meaning
The weather conditions prevailing in an area in general.
Example
Climate change impacts all regions globally.
气候变化影响全球所有地区。
C2 noun əˌmæl.ɡəˈmeɪ.ʃən

amalgamation

融合, 合并, 综合
Meaning
The action, process, or result of combining or uniting.
Example
The amalgamation of AI and big data is transforming industries.
人工智能和大数据的融合正在改变行业。
B2 noun kəmˈpet.ɪ.tɪv.nəs

competitiveness

竞争力
Meaning
The quality of being as good as or better than others of a comparable nature; the ability to compete successfully.
Example
Competitiveness is vital for economic sustainability.
竞争力对经济可持续性至关重要。
B2 noun /rɪˈdʒɛkʃən/

rejection

拒绝
Meaning
the action of refusing or dismissing something or someone
Example
Her rejection of the offer surprised everyone.
她拒绝了这个提议，令所有人吃惊。
C1 noun /ˈnoʊmæd/

nomad

游牧民
Meaning
A person who has no permanent home and moves from place to place.
Example
The desert was once home to nomads who lived by herding animals.
沙漠曾经是游牧民的家，他们靠放牧生存。
B2 noun /ˈspaɪs bɒks/

Spice box

香料盒
Meaning
a container used to store various spices and seasonings
Example
She opened the spice box to find cumin for her curry.
她打开香料盒，找到了她咖喱所需的孜然。
C2 verb /ˈɪŋkʌlpeɪt/

inculpate

指责
Meaning
To blame or accuse someone of wrongdoing.
Example
The evidence seemed to inculpate the suspect in the crime.
证据似乎将嫌疑犯牵连到这起犯罪中。
B2 adverb /ðɛrˈæftər/

thereafter

从那时起
Meaning
from that time on
Example
He moved to Canada and thereafter started a new life.
他搬到了加拿大，之后开始了新生活。
C2 noun /ˌriːkruːˈdɛsəns/

recrudescence

复发
Meaning
a new outbreak or revival of something that had subsided, especially an undesirable condition
Example
Health officials warned of a recrudescence of measles in several districts.
卫生官员警告多个地区麻疹的复发。
C1 adjective ˈkʌm.bə.səm

cumbersome

笨重的, 难以搬运的
Meaning
Heavy, unwieldy, difficult to handle or carry.
Example
The cumbersome luggage slowed him down.
笨重的行李让他变慢了。
C1 adjective /ˈspjʊəriəs/

spurious

虚假的 / 假冒的
Meaning
Not genuine, authentic, or true; false or fake.
Example
The report was based on spurious claims.
报告基于虚假的声明。
B2 adjective /ˈtʃær.ɪ.tə.bəl/

Charitable

慈善的; 慷慨的; 仁慈的
Meaning
generous in giving to those in need; showing kindness
Example
She is known for her charitable work in the community.
她因在社区的慈善工作而闻名。
B1 adjective /aɪˈdiːəl/

ideal

理想的
Meaning
the best possible; perfect for a situation
Example
This place is ideal for a picnic.
这个地方非常适合野餐。
C2 noun /ˈfrɛʃɪt/

freshet

突然的河流泛滥
Meaning
A sudden overflow of a stream or river caused by heavy rain or melting snow.
Example
After the storm, the river turned into a raging freshet.
暴风雨过后，河流变成了猛烈的freshet。
B1 adjective /əˈɡrɛsɪv/

aggressive

激进
Meaning
ready or likely to attack or confront; forceful
Example
The salesman used an aggressive strategy to close the deal.
销售员使用了激进的策略来完成交易。
C1 noun /ˈstreɪnər/

Strainer

筛子
Meaning
a device having holes punched in it or made of crossed wires for separating solid matter from a liquid
Example
Use a strainer to drain the pasta water.
使用筛子把意大利面水倒掉。
B2 adjective /sə'spɪʃ.əs/

Suspicious

可疑的；怀疑的
Meaning
having or showing distrust; doubtful; questionable
Example
The police found his behavior very suspicious.
警察发现他的行为非常可疑。
C2 noun /ˈæntɪfɒn/

antiphon

反诗
Meaning
a short chant or verse sung responsively in Christian worship, typically sung before or after a psalm or canticle
Example
The choir sang the antiphon before beginning the main hymn.
合唱团在开始主要圣歌之前唱了反诗。
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。
C1 noun /ˌfæb.rɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

fabrication

虚假发明
Meaning
The invention of false or misleading information; a lie or falsehood.
Example
The article was full of fabrication and misleading claims.
这篇文章充满了虚假的发明和误导性的声明。
B2 adverb /ˈskeəs.li/

Scarcely

几乎; 几乎不; 仅仅
Meaning
hardly; barely; only just
Example
I could scarcely believe my eyes.
我几乎不敢相信自己的眼睛。
B2 verb /ʃriːk/

shriek

尖叫
Meaning
to make a loud, high-pitched cry
Example
She shrieked when she saw the spider.
她看到蜘蛛时尖叫了。
B1 verb /kənˈtrɪbjuːt/

contribute

贡献
Meaning
to give something, especially money, time, or effort, to help achieve or provide something
Example
Everyone contributed money to buy a farewell gift for the teacher.
大家为买礼物给老师贡献了金钱。
A2 adjective /sər'praɪz.ɪŋ/

Surprising

令人惊讶的; 出人意料的
Meaning
causing surprise; unexpected; remarkable
Example
It's surprising how quickly children learn new languages.
令人惊讶的是，孩子们学新语言的速度有多快。
C2 verb /ɪmˈpɛnd/

impend

临近
Meaning
to be about to happen; to loom threateningly
Example
Dark clouds suggested that a storm was impeding.
乌云暗示着暴风雨即将来临。
C2 adjective /ˌɛl.ɪˈdʒaɪ.ək/

elegiac

哀歌的
Meaning
Expressing sorrow, often for something past; resembling an elegy.
Example
The novel ends on an elegiac note, mourning the lost era.
这本小说以哀歌的语气结束，哀悼失落的时代。
C2 noun /ɪnˈkwɪzɪtər/

inquisitor

审问者
Meaning
A person who asks many questions, often in an official or harsh manner.
Example
The inquisitor demanded detailed answers from the witness.
审问者要求证人提供详细的答案。
C1 adjective /ˌkɒndɪˈsɛndɪŋ/

condescending

居高临下
Meaning
having or showing an attitude of patronizing superiority
Example
Her condescending tone upset her colleagues.
她居高临下的语气让她的同事感到不满。
C1 adjective /prɪˈtɛnʃəs/

pretentious

做作的
Meaning
Attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, culture, etc., than is actually possessed.
Example
The restaurant was stylish but far too pretentious for my taste.
餐厅很时尚，但对我的口味来说太做作了。
B2 noun /ˈtriː.oʊ/

trio

三人组
Meaning
A group of three people or things, especially in music or performance.
Example
The jazz trio played beautifully at the concert.
爵士三重奏在音乐会中演奏得非常精彩。
C1 verb /ˈtiːtər/

teeter

摇晃
Meaning
to move or balance unsteadily; to wobble
Example
The glass began to teeter on the edge of the table.
玻璃开始在桌子的边缘摇摇欲坠。
C2 noun /ˈdɛvɪltrɪ/

deviltry

恶魔的诡计
Meaning
Cruel or malicious behavior; mischief with an evil aspect.
Example
The villain’s deviltry terrified the townsfolk.
恶棍的恶作剧吓坏了镇上的人。
C1 adjective /rɪˈsɛsɪv/

recessive

隐性
Meaning
In genetics, relating to a trait that is expressed only when two copies of the gene are present.
Example
Blue eye color is often a recessive trait.
蓝色眼睛的颜色通常是隐性特征。
C2 adjective /ˌnɒnˈtrɪviəl/

nontrivial

非平凡
Meaning
Not simple or easy; requiring effort or significant thought.
Example
Solving the equation turned out to be a nontrivial task.
解决方程被证明是一个非平凡的任务。
B2 noun dɪˈstrækʃən

distraction

分心
Meaning
Something that prevents concentration or takes attention away from something else.
Example
Distraction during study time can hinder learning.
学习时的分心可能会阻碍学习。
B2 noun /ɒpˈtɪʃən/

optician

眼镜师
Meaning
A person who makes or sells glasses and contact lenses.
Example
The optician adjusted my new glasses to fit better.
眼镜师调整了我的新眼镜，以便更好地适应。
B2 noun ˈrɛvənuː

revenue

收入
Meaning
Income, especially when of a company or organization.
Example
The company's revenue grew by 10% this year.
公司的收入今年增长了10%。
B1 noun /ˈpænəl/

panel

面板, 法官小组
Meaning
a group of people gathered to discuss, judge, or advise on a particular topic
Example
The panel of judges announced the winner of the competition.
法官小组宣布了比赛的获胜者。
A2 noun /ˈkɪndərˌɡɑːrtn/

kindergarten

幼儿园
Meaning
a school or class for young children, typically between the ages of four and six
Example
She enrolled her child in kindergarten to prepare for elementary school.
她把孩子注册进了幼儿园，为小学做准备。
A1 noun /hɔːrs/

Horse

马
Meaning
a large domesticated mammal used for riding and pulling loads
Example
The horse galloped across the field with great speed.
马在田野里快速奔跑。
C2 verb /ˈbɜːrnɪʃ/

burnish

Meaning
To polish something by rubbing; to enhance or improve.
Example
He burnished the old table until it shone.
B1 verb /ʌnˈlɒk/

unlock

解锁
Meaning
to open something that is locked; to make something accessible or available
Example
She used the key to unlock the door.
她用钥匙解锁了门。
B2 noun/adjective /səˈvɪliən/

civilian

平民
Meaning
a person not in the armed forces or police
Example
The area was evacuated to protect the civilians.
该区域已被疏散以保护平民。
A2 adjective /ˈsɛntrəl/

central

中央的
Meaning
Situated in the middle; of the greatest importance.
Example
Water is central to human survival.
水对人类生存至关重要。
B1 adverb /ˈɡrædʒ.u.ə.li/

Gradually

渐渐地; 逐渐地
Meaning
slowly and steadily over a period of time
Example
The weather gradually became warmer in spring.
春天里，天气逐渐变暖。
C1 noun /ɪˈvændʒəlɪst/

evangelist

传教士
Meaning
A person who seeks to convert others to the Christian faith, especially by public preaching.
Example
The evangelist traveled across the country spreading his message.
传教士旅行穿越全国，传播他的消息。
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 adjective ˈkʌtɪŋ ˌɛdʒ

cutting-edge

前沿, 创新, 尖端技术
Meaning
The most advanced or innovative; at the forefront of development.
Example
This company develops cutting-edge technology.
这家公司开发尖端技术。
C1 noun /ˈaɪsətəʊp/

isotope

同位素
Meaning
Atoms of the same element with equal number of protons but different numbers of neutrons.
Example
Carbon-14 is a radioactive isotope used in dating fossils.
碳-14 是一种放射性同位素，用于化石的年代测定。
B2 noun /ˌdʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

justification

辩解
Meaning
a reason, explanation, or excuse that shows something is right or reasonable
Example
There is no justification for such rude behavior.
对这种粗鲁行为没有辩解。
C2 noun /rɪˈkwaɪtəl/

requital

报应
Meaning
The act of returning something, such as a favor, service, or punishment; repayment or retaliation.
Example
She offered her time in requital for his kindness.
她为他的善良报以自己的时间。
B2 noun /ˈraɪvəlri/

Rivalry

竞争; 对抗
Meaning
competition for the same objective or for superiority in the same field; the state of being rivals
Example
The rivalry between the two teams made the match exciting.
两个队伍之间的竞争使比赛变得非常刺激。
C1 noun /ˌfɜːrmənˈteɪʃən/

fermentation

发酵，酵母或细菌的化学变化
Meaning
a chemical process by which substances like sugar are converted into alcohol or acids using microorganisms
Example
The fermentation of grapes produces wine.
葡萄的发酵产生葡萄酒。
C1 verb /ˈnʌrɪʃ/

nourish

滋养
Meaning
To provide with food or other substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition
Example
Good books nourish the mind.
好书滋养心灵。
B1 adjective /ˈɜːrdʒənt/

Urgent

紧急
Meaning
requiring immediate action or attention; pressing
Example
The patient needs urgent medical attention.
病人需要紧急医疗照顾。
B2 adjective /ɪkˈskluːdɪd/

Excluded

被排除; 被孤立
Meaning
not included; left out; barred from participation
Example
He felt excluded from the group activities and conversations.
他感到被排除在小组活动和对话之外。
C1 adjective /bɪˈfɪt.ɪŋ/

Befitting

合适的; 适合的; 对于特定情况或人适当
Meaning
appropriate; suitable; proper for a particular situation or person
Example
He wore formal attire befitting the important occasion.
他穿了适合重要场合的正式服装。
C1 verb /ˈfʌmbəl/

fumble

搞乱
Meaning
to handle something clumsily or to make mistakes while doing something
Example
He fumbled with the keys and dropped them on the floor.
他搞乱了钥匙，把它们掉在地板上。
C1 noun /ˈɡoʊld.smɪθ/

Goldsmith

金匠
Meaning
a person who makes or repairs articles of gold
Example
The goldsmith crafted a beautiful wedding ring.
金匠制作了一枚美丽的婚戒。
B1 verb /fərˈbɪd/

forbid

禁止
Meaning
to order someone not to do something
Example
The school forbids smoking on campus.
学校禁止在校园内吸烟。
C2 noun /ˈproʊtoʊˌmɑːrtɚ/

protomartyr

第一位殉道者
Meaning
The first martyr in a cause or religion, often referring to the first Christian martyr.
Example
St. Stephen is known as the protomartyr of Christianity.
圣斯蒂芬被称为基督教的原始殉道者。
C2 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈveɪl/

countervail

抵消
Meaning
to offset or counteract the effect of something
Example
The benefits of the new policy countervail its drawbacks.
新政策的好处抵消了它的缺点。
B2 noun /liːɡ/

league

联赛
Meaning
An association of people or groups united for a common purpose; also a unit of distance (old use).
Example
Several clubs formed a league to promote sportsmanship.
几个俱乐部组成了一个联盟，以促进体育精神。
B1 noun /ˈeɪ.dʒən.si/

Agency

代理机构; 代理人办公室
Meaning
a business or organization that provides a particular service
Example
She works for a travel agency downtown.
她在市中心的旅行社工作。
C1 noun /əˌsaɪˈniː/

assignee

受让人
Meaning
a person to whom a right or property is legally transferred
Example
The assignee of the contract is responsible for all future obligations.
合同的受让人对所有未来的义务负责。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈhɪbɪtɪd/

inhibited

抑制的
Meaning
Unable to act in a relaxed and natural way, especially due to self-consciousness or restraint.
Example
He was too inhibited to express his true feelings.
他太抑制自己，无法表达真实的感受。
B2 noun /ˈæstərɔɪd/

asteroid

小行星
Meaning
A small rocky body orbiting the sun, mostly found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.
Example
The asteroid belt lies between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.
小行星带位于火星和木星的轨道之间。
A1 noun ˈmuːviz

movies

电影
Meaning
A story or event recorded by a camera as a set of moving images and shown in a theater or on television.
Example
Watching movies helps in language learning.
看电影有助于语言学习。
B2 noun /ˈriːteɪlər/

retailer

零售商
Meaning
a person or business that sells goods to consumers rather than to other businesses
Example
The retailer offers discounts on electronic products.
零售商提供电子产品的折扣。
C2 noun /laɪər/

lyre

竖琴
Meaning
a stringed musical instrument of ancient Greece
Example
The musician played a melody on the lyre.
音乐家在竖琴上演奏了一首旋律。
A2 noun /biːn/

Bean

豆
Meaning
an edible seed, typically kidney-shaped, growing in long pods on certain leguminous plants
Example
We planted green beans in our vegetable garden this spring.
我们在春天把绿豆种植在我们的蔬菜园里。
B2 adjective /ˈvɜːrtɪkl/

vertical

垂直
Meaning
Standing or pointing straight up; perpendicular to the ground.
Example
The skyscraper has a perfectly vertical design.
这座摩天大楼有一个完美的垂直设计。
A2 noun /ˌsɛlɪˈbreɪʃən/

celebration

庆典
Meaning
a festive event or activity to honor an occasion
Example
The city held a grand celebration on Independence Day.
城市在独立日举行了盛大的庆典。
C1 adjective /ˈsæŋɡwɪn/

sanguine

乐观的
Meaning
Optimistic or positive, especially in a difficult situation.
Example
Despite the challenges, she remained sanguine about the future.
尽管面临挑战，她依然对未来保持乐观。
C1 noun /ˈriːkɔːrs/

recourse

求助，援助
Meaning
a source of help or protection in a difficult situation
Example
The students had no recourse but to appeal to the principal.
学生们除了向校长上诉外别无选择。
C2 noun /ˈbrɪk.bæt/

Brickbat

一块砖块；严厉的批评或谴责
Meaning
a piece of brick, especially one used as a missile; harsh criticism or censure
Example
The angry protesters threw brickbats at the building windows.
愤怒的抗议者将砖块扔向建筑物的窗户。
B2 noun /əˈtɒm.ɪk ˈhæb.ɪts/

atomic habits

原子习惯
Meaning
Small but powerful habits that can bring big changes over time
Example
Developing atomic habits leads to long-term success.
养成原子习惯带来长期的成功。
B2 noun, verb /bʌt/

butt

Meaning
to hit or push with the head or horns; the end part of something, especially a cigarette
Example
The goat butted the fence with its horns.
B2 verb /ˈpenɪtreɪt/

penetrate

穿透
Meaning
to go into or through something; to understand something deeply
Example
The bullet penetrated the wall.
子弹穿透了墙壁。
C1 noun /fiːt/

feat

壮举
Meaning
an achievement that requires great courage, skill, or strength
Example
Climbing Mount Everest was a remarkable feat.
攀登珠穆朗玛峰是一项非凡的壮举。
C1 verb /ˈsætʃəˌreɪt/

saturate

Meaning
to fill completely with something until no more can be absorbed
Example
The heavy rain saturated the ground within minutes.
C1 noun /ˈplæz.mə/

Plasma

血液的液体部分；电离气体；无凝血蛋白的血清
Meaning
the liquid part of blood; ionized gas; blood serum without clotting proteins
Example
Blood plasma contains various proteins and nutrients.
血浆含有各种蛋白质和营养物质。
C1 noun /ˈtriːtɪs/

treatise

论文
Meaning
a formal and systematic written work dealing with a subject in detail
Example
He wrote a treatise on modern economic theory.
他写了一篇关于现代经济理论的论文。
B1 adjective /dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ/

disgusting

令人作呕
Meaning
extremely unpleasant or offensive; causing strong dislike or revulsion
Example
The smell coming from the trash can was absolutely disgusting.
垃圾桶散发的气味非常令人作呕。
C2 noun /ˈbɔːl.səm ˈæp.əl/

Balsam apple

苦瓜
Meaning
a bitter gourd vegetable with a bumpy green skin, also known as bitter melon
Example
Balsam apple is cooked with spices to reduce its bitter taste.
苦瓜用香料烹饪，以减少其苦味。
C2 noun /ˈstiː.vəˌdɔːr/

stevedore

装卸工
Meaning
A person employed to load and unload cargo from ships.
Example
The stevedores worked tirelessly to unload the cargo before dawn.
装卸工们不知疲倦地工作，直到黎明前卸下货物。
C1 noun /ˌɪn.səˌbɔːr.dɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

insubordination

不服从
Meaning
Defiance of authority; refusal to obey orders.
Example
The soldier was punished for insubordination during the mission.
士兵因在任务中不服从命令而受到惩罚。
A2 adjective /ˈʌɡ.li/

Ugly

丑陋的; 可憎的; 可怕的
Meaning
unpleasant or repulsive in appearance; morally reprehensible
Example
The old building looked ugly after years of neglect.
这座老建筑在多年疏忽之后看起来很丑。
B2 adjective /ˌmɛtrəˈpɑːlɪtən/

metropolitan

大都市
Meaning
Relating to a large city, its surrounding areas, or its lifestyle.
Example
She moved to a metropolitan area for better job opportunities.
她为了更好的工作机会搬到了大都市区域。
C1 noun /pəˈrɪm.ɪ.tər/

perimeter

周长
Meaning
the continuous line forming the boundary of a closed geometric figure or area
Example
The soldiers guarded the perimeter of the camp.
士兵守卫着营地的周长。
C1 verb /ˈvɪn.dɪ.keɪt/

vindicate

辩护
Meaning
To clear someone of blame or suspicion; to show or prove to be right, reasonable, or justified.
Example
The new evidence helped vindicate the wrongly accused man.
新的证据帮助为被错误指控的男子辩护。
B2 adjective /poʊˈɛt.ɪk/

poetic

诗意的
Meaning
having qualities of poetry; expressive, beautiful, or imaginative
Example
Her speech had a poetic rhythm that captivated the audience.
她的演讲有着一种诗意的节奏，吸引了听众。
A2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈɡriː/

disagree

不同意
Meaning
to have a different opinion; to not agree
Example
I disagree with your assessment of the situation.
我不同意你对这个情况的评估。
C1 adjective /ˈnjuː.ɑːnst/

nuanced

微妙的
Meaning
Characterized by subtle shades of meaning or expression; having fine gradations of meaning, tone, or feeling.
Example
His analysis of the novel was highly nuanced.
他对这部小说的分析非常微妙。
C1 adjective /ɪˈnɛpt/

inept

无能
Meaning
lacking skill or ability; clumsy or incompetent
Example
His inept handling of the situation made it worse.
他无能的处理使情况变得更糟。
C2 adjective /ˈreə.rɪ.faɪd/

rarefied

Meaning
Of high moral, intellectual, or cultural value; distant from ordinary life.
Example
He works in the rarefied world of classical music.
B2 noun /ˈæbi/

abbey

修道院
Meaning
A large church building or monastery where monks or nuns live, work, and worship.
Example
The old abbey on the hill attracts many tourists each year.
山上的老修道院每年吸引着许多游客。
C2 noun əˈdʒuː.dɪ.kə.tɪv ˈbɒd.i

adjudicative body

裁决机构
Meaning
An official organization that has the authority to judge disputes and make decisions.
Example
The adjudicative body deliberated on the case.
裁定机构对案件进行了审议。
C1 adjective /bəˈroʊk/

baroque

巴洛克风格
Meaning
relating to a highly ornate and extravagant style of art, architecture, or music from the 17th and early 18th centuries; excessively elaborate or complex
Example
The church was decorated in a baroque style with intricate details.
教堂以复杂的巴洛克风格装饰，细节繁复。