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C2 adjective /dɪˈlɛktəbl̩/

delectable

美味的
Meaning
delicious or highly enjoyable
Example
The restaurant served a delectable meal.
餐厅提供了一顿美味的饭菜。
C2 adjective /ˌpəʊstˈprændɪəl/

postprandial

餐后
Meaning
Occurring after a meal.
Example
He went for a postprandial walk after dinner.
他在晚餐后去散步。
C2 verb ˈɪn.kʌl.keɪt

inculcate

灌输
Meaning
Instill an attitude, idea, or habit by persistent instruction; to teach and impress by frequent repetitions.
Example
Parents should inculcate good values in their children.
父母应该灌输良好的价值观给孩子们。
C2 noun /ɛmˈpɪrɪˌsɪzəm/

empiricism

经验主义
Meaning
the theory that all knowledge is derived from sense-experience
Example
Empiricism argues that knowledge comes from experience and observation.
经验主义认为，知识来自经验和观察。
C2 /laɪð/

lithe

灵活且优雅
Meaning
thin, supple, and graceful in movement
Example
The lithe dancer captivated the audience with her graceful spins.
灵活的舞者用她优雅的旋转迷住了观众。
C2 verb /ˈnuːkliˌeɪt/

nucleate

成核
Meaning
to form into a nucleus or bring together into a central part
Example
The droplets began to nucleate around tiny particles in the air.
水滴开始在空气中的微小颗粒周围形成核。
C2 adjective /ˈhaɪd.baʊnd/

hidebound

Meaning
unwilling or unable to change because of tradition or convention
Example
He is too hidebound to accept new ideas.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈsprɛsəbl/

inexpressible

难以言喻
Meaning
Too strong or extreme to be expressed in words.
Example
She felt inexpressible joy at the news of her success.
她得知自己成功的消息时感到难以言喻的喜悦。
C2 adjective /ˈɛksplɪkəbəl/

explicable

可解释的
Meaning
able to be explained or understood
Example
His sudden anger was explicable given the stressful situation.
他的突然愤怒是可以解释的，考虑到紧张的情况。
C2 adjective/adverb /feɪn/

fain

心甘情愿地, 乐意地
Meaning
gladly, willingly, or with pleasure
Example
I would fain help you if I had the time.
如果我有时间，我会很乐意帮你。
C2 noun /ˌfɪziˈɒnəmi/

physiognomy

面部特征分析
Meaning
the study of facial features to judge character or personality
Example
He believed in physiognomy and tried to read people's personalities from their faces.
他相信面相学，并试图通过人的面部来解读他们的个性。
C2 verb /hjuː/

hew

砍
Meaning
To chop or cut something, especially wood or stone, with a tool.
Example
The workers hewed logs to build the cabin.
工人们砍伐木材建造小屋。
C2 noun /dʒɛˌstɪkjʊˈleɪʃən/

gesticulation

手势
Meaning
a gesture, especially a dramatic one, used instead of speaking or to emphasize speech
Example
His speech was full of passionate gesticulations.
他的演讲充满了激情的手势。
C2 adjective /ˈkɒr.ə.ɡeɪ.tɪd/

corrugated

波纹状或折叠的
Meaning
shaped into ridges and grooves; wrinkled or folded
Example
The roof was made of corrugated metal sheets.
屋顶是由波纹状金属板制成的。
C2 verb /dɪsˈkaʊntənəns/

discountenance

反对
Meaning
To disapprove of or discourage something.
Example
The teacher strongly discountenanced cheating in exams.
老师强烈反对考试中的作弊行为。
C2 noun /ˌpɒlɪˈhiːdrən/

polyhedron

具有平面多边形面的固体
Meaning
a solid object with flat polygonal faces, straight edges, and vertices
Example
The mathematician studied a complex polyhedron model.
数学家研究了一个复杂的多面体模型。
C2 noun /ˈpɒl.i.mæθ/

polymath

博学者
Meaning
a person with knowledge of many different subjects
Example
Leonardo da Vinci was a true polymath, excelling in art, science, and engineering.
列奥纳多·达·芬奇是一个真正的博学者，擅长艺术、科学和工程。
C2 noun /tækˈsɒnəmɪst/

taxonomist

分类学家
Meaning
A scientist who classifies organisms into groups based on their characteristics.
Example
The taxonomist discovered a new species of insect.
这位分类学家发现了一种新昆虫物种。
C2 noun /əˈstɪɡmətɪzəm/

astigmatism

散光
Meaning
An eye defect causing blurred vision due to irregular curvature of the cornea or lens.
Example
She wears glasses to correct her astigmatism.
她戴眼镜来矫正她的散光。
C2 noun /skʌlˈdʌɡəri/

skulduggery

欺诈
Meaning
underhanded or dishonest behavior
Example
The politician was accused of financial skulduggery.
这位政治家因金融欺诈而受到指控。
C2 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈtɒmɪk/

diatomic

双原子
Meaning
Consisting of two atoms.
Example
Oxygen is a diatomic molecule.
氧气是双原子分子。
C2 noun /ˈpɒlɪɡæmɪst/

polygamist

一夫多妻者
Meaning
a person who has more than one spouse at the same time
Example
The polygamist had three wives living in different houses.
这个多配偶者有三个妻子，他们住在不同的房子里。
C2 verb /ɪˈfɛktʃueɪt/

effectuate

实施
Meaning
to put into force or cause to happen; to bring about
Example
The manager effectuated the changes to improve efficiency.
经理为了提高效率，实施了这些变更。
C2 adjective /mɜːrˈkjʊriəl/

mercurial

善变的
Meaning
subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood or mind.
Example
She is known for her mercurial temperament.
她以其善变的脾气而闻名。
C2 adverb /əˈsʌndər/

asunder

分成碎片
Meaning
into separate parts; apart
Example
The ancient empire was torn asunder by war.
古老的帝国在战争中被撕裂成碎片。
C2 noun /bænˈdænə/

bandanna

大彩色头巾
Meaning
A large, often brightly colored handkerchief, typically worn on the head or around the neck.
Example
He tied a red bandanna around his neck.
他把一条红色的头巾绑在脖子上。
C2 adjective /ˈɑːbdjʊrət/

obdurate

固执
Meaning
Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action.
Example
He remained obdurate despite everyone's pleas.
尽管大家的恳求，他依然固执。
C2 adjective /əˈskjuː/

askew

歪斜
Meaning
Not in a straight or level position; crooked or tilted.
Example
The picture on the wall hung slightly askew.
墙上的画稍微歪斜。
C2 adjective /dɪˈsɛnʃəs/

dissentious

引起分裂的
Meaning
Causing or likely to cause disagreement and conflict.
Example
His dissentious remarks divided the group further.
他那具有分裂性的评论使得小组更加分裂。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkɔːrˈpɔːriəl/

incorporeal

无形的
Meaning
lacking a physical body; not composed of matter; intangible
Example
Ghosts are often described as incorporeal beings.
鬼魂常被描述为无形的存在。
C2 noun /ˈpɒliˌkreɪsi/

polycracy

多元统治
Meaning
rule by many; government by multiple authorities
Example
The nation experienced a polycracy after decentralization reforms.
该国在去中心化改革后经历了多元统治。
C2 verb /ˌriː.kəˈnɔɪ.tər/

reconnoiter

侦察
Meaning
to make a preliminary inspection or survey, especially of an area for military or strategic purposes
Example
The soldiers reconnoitered the area before advancing.
士兵们在前进前侦察了该区域。
C2 verb /ˈtæri/

tarry

耽搁
Meaning
To delay or linger; to stay longer than intended.
Example
Do not tarry, or you will miss the train.
不要耽搁，否则你会错过火车。
C2 adjective /ˈbaɪ.fərˌkeɪ.tɪd/

bifurcated

分成两部分
Meaning
Divided into two branches or parts.
Example
The river became bifurcated as it flowed around the island.
河流分成两部分，当它绕过岛屿时。
C2 adjective /əˈfɪʃəs/

officious

多管闲事
Meaning
Excessively eager to offer unwanted help or advice; meddlesome.
Example
The officious guard kept interrupting the visitors with unnecessary instructions.
那位多管闲事的警卫不断用不必要的指令打扰游客。
C2 noun /əˈnækrəˌnɪzəm/

anachronism

Meaning
something that is out of its proper time period, especially something old-fashioned in a modern context
Example
Using a typewriter today feels like an anachronism.
C2 verb /ˌɪntərˈpoʊz/

interpose

Meaning
To place or insert between one thing and another; to intervene in a situation.
Example
He quickly interposed himself between the fighters to stop the quarrel.
C2 noun /ˈɡoʊld.moʊ.hɜːr/

Goldmohur

凤凰木
Meaning
A tropical tree with bright orange-red flowers, also known as flame tree or royal poinciana
Example
The goldmohur tree bloomed beautifully in the summer heat.
金莫胡树在夏天的炎热中盛开得十分美丽。
C2 noun /ˌpɒl.iˈsɪl.ə.bəl/

polysyllable

多音节词
Meaning
a word with more than one syllable
Example
The word 'elephant' is a polysyllable because it has three syllables.
‘大象’是一个多音节词，因为它有三个音节。
C2 noun /ˌær.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

arability

可耕性
Meaning
The quality of land being suitable for growing crops.
Example
The arability of land depends on soil quality and water availability.
土地的可耕性取决于土壤质量和水源的可用性。
C2 adjective /ɪˈpɪstələri/

epistolary

书信体
Meaning
Related to the writing of letters; expressed in or through letters.
Example
The novel is written in an epistolary style, consisting of letters between characters.
这本小说是以书信体风格写的，由人物之间的信件组成。
C2 noun /ˈtɒnʃər/

tonsure

剃发
Meaning
the practice of shaving or cutting the hair on the scalp, especially in a religious context
Example
The monk received his tonsure as part of his religious initiation.
僧侣在其宗教启蒙过程中接受了剃发。
C2 noun /ˈbloʊˌhɑrd/

blowhard

自负的人
Meaning
a person who brags a lot or talks in a boastful way
Example
Everyone avoided the blowhard at the party because he wouldn't stop bragging.
在派对上，大家都避开了那个自负的人，因为他不停地吹嘘。
C2 verb /ˈproʊtjuːbəreɪt/

protuberate

膨胀
Meaning
To swell out or bulge.
Example
The roots began to protuberate from the ground.
根开始从土壤中膨胀出来。
C2 noun /ˈslæt.ən/

slattern

邋遢的女人
Meaning
a woman who is untidy or slovenly in appearance or habits
Example
The house looked as if a slattern lived there.
这所房子看起来像是一个邋遢的女人住在那里。
C2 noun /ɪˌpɪstəˈmɒlədʒɪst/

epistemologist

认识论者
Meaning
A scholar or expert who studies the nature, sources, and limits of knowledge.
Example
The epistemologist debated how humans can truly know anything with certainty.
认识论者辩论了人类如何能够确信地知道某些事情。
C2 noun /kəˌmɒd.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

commodification

商品化
Meaning
The transformation of goods, services, ideas, or social relations into market commodities.
Example
The commodification of education has increased tuition costs.
教育的商品化提高了学费。
C2 adjective /ɛɡˈzɪɡjuəs/

exiguous

稀缺
Meaning
small in amount; scanty or inadequate
Example
They survived on exiguous rations during the journey.
他们在旅途中依靠稀缺的口粮生存。
C2 noun /ˌɪnkrɪˈdjuːləti/

incredulity

怀疑
Meaning
the state of being unwilling or unable to believe something
Example
She looked at him with incredulity after hearing the strange story.
在听到那个奇怪的故事后，她带着怀疑看着他。
C2 noun ˈkɑː.dərz

cadres

干部
Meaning
A small group of people specially trained for a particular purpose or profession; a group of activists in a communist or other political organization.
Example
There are 26 cadres under BPSC.
BPSC下有26个干部。
C2 adjective /ˈæfəbəl/

affable

和蔼可亲
Meaning
friendly, easy to talk to, and pleasant in manner
Example
He is such an affable host that everyone feels comfortable at his parties.
他是一个和蔼可亲的主人，每个人在他的聚会上都感到很舒适。
C2 noun /ˈkɒksweɪn/

coxswain

舵手
Meaning
the person in charge of navigating and steering a boat, especially a racing or small boat
Example
The coxswain shouted instructions to the rowing team.
舵手向划船队发出了指令。
C2 verb /ˈɡɑːrbəl/

garble

扰乱
Meaning
To reproduce a message in a confused, distorted, or unclear way.
Example
The poor phone connection garbled his words.
差的电话连接使他的话语变得混乱。
C2 noun /ˈkɜːrtʃɪf/

kerchief

头巾
Meaning
a piece of cloth worn around the head or neck
Example
She wore a red kerchief on her head.
她头上戴着一条红色的头巾。
C2 noun /ˌækwəˈpɒnɪks/

aquaponics

水培水产
Meaning
A system of aquaculture in which the waste produced by farmed fish or other aquatic animals supplies nutrients for plants grown hydroponically.
Example
Aquaponics efficiently utilizes water by integrating fish and plant farming.
水培水产通过将鱼类和植物养殖结合有效利用水资源。
C2 noun /djuːˈplɪsɪti/

duplicity

虚伪
Meaning
Deceitfulness or double-dealing; dishonesty.
Example
Her duplicity was revealed during the investigation.
她的虚伪在调查中被揭露出来。
C2 noun /kəˌrɒbəˈreɪʃən/

corroboration

证实
Meaning
evidence that confirms or supports a statement, theory, or finding
Example
The documents provided strong corroboration of her claims.
文件提供了强有力的证据，支持她的主张。
C2 noun /dɪˌlɪniˈeɪʃən/

delineation

界定
Meaning
the precise description, drawing, or outlining of something
Example
The artist’s delineation of the landscape was remarkably accurate.
艺术家对风景的界定非常准确。
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 /ˈʌm.brə/

Umbra

完全的阴影，太阳黑子的黑暗中心
Meaning
the fully shaded inner region of a shadow cast by an opaque object; the dark center of a sunspot
Example
During the eclipse, we stood in the moon's umbra.
在日食期间，我们站在月亮的本影中。
C2 verb /ˈdʌv.teɪl/

dovetail

完美契合
Meaning
to fit or combine perfectly together
Example
Her plans dovetail perfectly with our goals.
她的计划与我们的目标完美契合。
C2 noun /pəˈræm.bjə.leɪ.tər/

Perambulator

婴儿车
Meaning
a four-wheeled carriage for a baby; baby stroller or pram
Example
She pushed the perambulator through the park while the baby slept peacefully.
她推着婴儿车穿过公园，而婴儿安静地睡着。
C2 adjective /ˈpɔːntʃi/

paunchy

大肚子
Meaning
Having a large or protruding belly.
Example
The paunchy man struggled to button his shirt.
那个大肚子男人在努力扣上他的衬衫纽扣。
C2 noun /ˈhoʊʒəri/

hosiery

长袜和腿部衣物
Meaning
Stockings, socks, and other knitted clothing for the legs and feet.
Example
She bought new hosiery for the winter season.
她为冬季季节买了新的长袜。
C2 adjective/adverb /ˌæ.prəˈpoʊ/

apropos

恰当
Meaning
Appropriate to the situation; relevant. As an adverb, it means 'with reference to' or 'regarding'.
Example
His comments were not apropos of the discussion.
他的评论与讨论无关。
C2 noun /ˈsteɪtkraft/

statecraft

治国艺术
Meaning
The art of governing and managing state affairs effectively.
Example
The leader was praised for his exceptional statecraft in handling international relations.
领导因其在处理国际关系方面的卓越治国艺术而受到赞扬。
C2 adjective /ˈsʌmp.tʃuˌɛr.i/

sumptuary

与限制个人奢侈品支出的法律或规定相关
Meaning
Relating to laws or regulations intended to limit personal spending on luxury goods.
Example
In medieval Europe, sumptuary laws restricted the wearing of expensive fabrics to the nobility.
在中世纪欧洲，奢侈品法限制了只有贵族才能穿戴昂贵的面料。
C2 adjective /ɪmˈplækəbl/

implacable

不可调和
Meaning
unable to be appeased, calmed, or pacified
Example
The soldiers faced an implacable enemy who refused to surrender.
士兵们面对着一个不可调和的敌人，他拒绝投降。
C2 noun /ˈpæntəˌskoʊp/

pantoscope

提供广泛或全景视图的光学仪器
Meaning
An optical instrument that provides a wide or panoramic view.
Example
The scientist used a pantoscope to observe the entire horizon.
科学家使用全景镜观察整个地平线。
C2 adjective /kænˈtæŋ.kər.əs/

cantankerous

脾气暴躁
Meaning
Bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative.
Example
The cantankerous old man complained about everything.
那个脾气暴躁的老人对一切都不满。
C2 adjective, noun /səbˈmɜːrsəbl/

submersible

潜水器
Meaning
capable of being submerged; a small underwater craft
Example
The scientists explored the deep ocean using a submersible.
科学家们使用潜水器探索了深海。
C2 adjective /ˈpjuːtətɪv/

putative

假定的
Meaning
commonly accepted or supposed; generally regarded as such
Example
He is the putative father of the child.
他是孩子的假定父亲。
C2 noun /ˈdʒɪŋɡoʊˌɪzəm/

jingoism

极端民族主义
Meaning
extreme patriotism expressed in aggressive foreign policy
Example
The politician's speech was filled with jingoism.
那位政治家的演讲充满了沙文主义。
C2 verb /rɪˈtrɛntʃ/

retrench

减少开支，裁员
Meaning
to reduce costs, spending, or staff to save resources
Example
The company had to retrench employees due to financial difficulties.
公司由于财务困难不得不裁员。
C2 noun /ˈel.ɪ.fənt ˈæp.əl/

Elephant Apple

大象苹果
Meaning
a tropical fruit with a hard shell and acidic flesh
Example
Elephant apple is used to make delicious jams and pickles.
大象苹果被用来制作美味的果酱和腌菜。
C2 noun /kɪˈrɒpədɪst/

chiropodist

足病医生
Meaning
A healthcare professional who diagnoses and treats foot problems.
Example
The chiropodist treated her painful corns and calluses.
足病医生治疗了她痛苦的鸡眼和老茧。
C2 noun /ˈdɛsɪkənt/

desiccant

干燥剂
Meaning
a substance that absorbs moisture and keeps things dry
Example
Silica gel packets are commonly used as a desiccant in packaging.
硅胶包通常作为干燥剂用于包装中。
C2 adjective /ˈruːbɪkənd/

rubicund

红润的脸
Meaning
Having a healthy reddish complexion.
Example
The old man’s rubicund face showed he was in good health.
那位老人的红润脸庞显示他身体健康。
C2 verb /kənˈvɑːlv/

convolve

一起缠绕或扭曲;缠绕或交织
Meaning
to roll or twist together; to coil or entwine
Example
The vines convolve around the tree trunk.
藤蔓缠绕在树干周围。
C2 verb /əˈdʒʌdʒ/

adjudge

裁决
Meaning
to consider or declare officially in a legal or formal manner
Example
He was adjudged guilty by the court.
他被法院判定有罪。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɪpiənt/

incipient

初期的
Meaning
in an initial stage; beginning to develop
Example
The incipient storm made the sky turn dark and heavy.
初期的风暴使天空变得阴暗而沉重。
C2 adjective /ˈkɒrɪdʒəbl/

corrigible

可修正的
Meaning
capable of being corrected or improved
Example
The student's mistakes were corrigible with practice.
学生的错误通过练习是可以修正的。
C2 noun /ˈdʒæk.dɔː/

Jack-daw

小乌鸦
Meaning
a small gray and black bird of the crow family, known for its intelligence
Example
The jackdaw collected shiny objects for its nest.
杰克道收集了闪亮的物品为它的巢。
C2 adjective /ˈæmbjələˌtɔːri/

ambulatory

门诊病人
Meaning
Relating to or able to walk; relating to outpatient medical care.
Example
The patient is ambulatory and does not require bed rest.
病人是门诊患者，不需要卧床休息。
C2 adjective /ˈwɪloʊi/

willowy

优雅、苗条且柔韧，如同柳树
Meaning
Gracefully tall, slender, and flexible, like a willow tree.
Example
She moved with a willowy elegance across the stage.
她在舞台上优雅地移动，像柳树一样。
C2 verb /ˈseɪʃiˌeɪt/

satiate

满足
Meaning
To satisfy fully, especially with food or desire.
Example
The large meal satiated his hunger.
丰盛的餐食满足了他的饥饿。
C2 verb /ˈpælpɪˌteɪt/

palpitate

快速跳动
Meaning
to beat rapidly and strongly, often because of fear, excitement, or illness
Example
Her heart began to palpitate with fear.
她的心脏因恐惧开始剧烈跳动。
C2 adjective /əˈpɜːrtənənt/

appurtenant

附属
Meaning
Belonging to or associated with something, often used in legal/property contexts.
Example
The right of way is appurtenant to the landowner’s property.
通行权属于土地所有者的财产。
C2 adjective /ˌɛlɪˈfæntaɪn/

elephantine

像大象一样的
Meaning
Huge, clumsy, or resembling an elephant in size or movement.
Example
The man moved with an elephantine grace.
那个人以大象般的优雅走动。
C2 adjective /pərˈspɪkjuəs/

perspicuous

清晰
Meaning
Clearly expressed and easily understood; lucid.
Example
The teacher gave a perspicuous explanation of the theory.
老师给出了关于理论的清晰解释。
C2 noun /ˈkɔːrmərənt/

cormorant

一种大黑色海鸟，通过潜水捕捉鱼类
Meaning
a large black sea bird that catches fish by diving
Example
The cormorant perched on the rock, drying its wings after a dive.
鸬鹚停在岩石上，潜水后晾干翅膀。
C2 noun /ˈvaɪsrɔɪ/

viceroy

副总督
Meaning
a ruler exercising authority on behalf of a sovereign in a colony or province
Example
The viceroy governed the colony in the king's name.
副总督以国王的名义治理殖民地。
C2 verb /koʊˈhɪr/

cohere

结合
Meaning
To stick together; to be united logically or physically.
Example
The ideas in his essay cohere well.
他文章中的观点很好地结合在一起。
C2 noun /ˈkrɪptəɡræm/

cryptogram

秘密代码
Meaning
a text written in code or cipher
Example
The detective solved the cryptogram hidden in the letter.
侦探解开了信中隐藏的密码图。
C2 noun /ˈɔːrzmən/

Oarsman

划船者
Meaning
a person who rows a boat, especially as a member of a racing crew
Example
The experienced oarsman rowed the boat across the river.
经验丰富的划船者划船过了河。
C2 verb /ˈɪndjʊˌreɪt/

indurate

使坚硬
Meaning
To harden or make something physically or emotionally tough.
Example
Years of hardship indurated his spirit.
多年的艰辛使他的精神变得坚韧。
C2 adjective /rɪˈfræktəri/

refractory

反叛的
Meaning
Stubborn or resistant to control, authority, or treatment.
Example
The refractory child refused to follow the teacher's instructions.
这个反叛的孩子拒绝遵循老师的指示。
C2 noun /ˈbæs.tərd tiːk/

Bastard teak

黄花檀
Meaning
A flowering tree with bright orange-red flowers, also known as flame of the forest
Example
The bastard teak tree blooms with vibrant orange flowers in spring.
黄花檀树在春天开出鲜艳的橙色花朵。
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。
C2 verb /ˈek.stər.peɪt/

extirpate

根除
Meaning
to completely remove or destroy something unwanted
Example
The government launched a program to extirpate corruption from public offices.
政府启动了一个旨在清除公共部门腐败的项目。
C2 adjective /ɪˈfʌldʒənt/

effulgent

灿烂
Meaning
Shining brilliantly; radiant.
Example
Her effulgent smile brightened everyone's mood.
她那灿烂的微笑照亮了每个人的心情。
C2 adjective /ˈlaɪbələs/

libelous

诽谤的
Meaning
containing or constituting a false published statement that damages a person's reputation
Example
The article was found to be libelous and had to be retracted.
该文章被认为是诽谤的，必须撤回。
C2 adjective /ˈrɛkənˌsaɪləbl̩/

reconcilable

Meaning
Capable of being resolved or made consistent.
Example
Their differences are reconcilable with honest communication.
C2 noun /ˈɪnˌɡreɪt/

ingrate

Meaning
An ungrateful person; someone who shows no appreciation.
Example
He worked hard for his friend, but the ingrate never thanked him.
C2 verb /bɪˈstraɪd/

bestride

跨越
Meaning
To sit or stand astride something; to dominate over.
Example
The statue bestrides the city square.
这座雕像横跨城市广场。
C2 adjective /ɔːˈrɪfərəs/

auriferous

含金的
Meaning
Containing or producing gold.
Example
The miners discovered an auriferous vein in the mountains.
矿工在山中发现了一个含金的矿脉。
C2 noun /ˈpɒl.iˌθi.ɪz.əm/

polytheism

多神教
Meaning
the belief in or worship of multiple gods
Example
Ancient Greeks practiced polytheism, worshiping gods like Zeus and Athena.
古希腊人实践多神教，崇拜像宙斯和雅典娜这样的神灵。
C2 verb /dɪsˈtɛnd/

distend

膨胀
Meaning
to swell or expand by pressure from within
Example
Her stomach began to distend after the large meal.
她的肚子在大餐后开始膨胀。
C2 noun /əbˈstɛtrɪks/

obstetrics

产科
Meaning
The branch of medicine dealing with childbirth and care of women giving birth.
Example
She is studying obstetrics to become a specialist in childbirth.
她正在学习产科，想成为一名分娩专家。
C2 adverb /ˈdɑːrklɪŋ/

darkling

在黑暗中
Meaning
In the dark or growing dark; dimly.
Example
The forest creatures moved darkling through the night.
森林生物在夜晚穿越黑暗。
C2 noun /ɪnˈtɒksɪkənt/

intoxicant

醉品
Meaning
a substance, especially alcohol or a drug, that causes intoxication
Example
Alcohol is the most commonly used intoxicant in many cultures.
酒精是许多文化中最常用的醉品。
C2 verb /ˈɛdɪfaɪ/

edify

Meaning
To instruct or improve someone morally or intellectually.
Example
Good books can both entertain and edify the reader.
C2 noun /ˈreɪləri/

raillery

友好的玩笑
Meaning
good-humored teasing or joking
Example
Their friendship was full of light-hearted raillery.
他们的友谊充满了轻松的玩笑。
C2 verb /ˈpɔːltər/

palter

含糊其辞，欺骗
Meaning
to act insincerely or deceitfully; to equivocate or lie
Example
He paltered when asked about his involvement in the deal.
当被问及是否参与交易时，他回避了问题。
C2 noun/verb /ɡəˈfɔː/

guffaw

大笑
Meaning
a loud and boisterous laugh
Example
The audience guffawed at the comedian’s joke.
观众因喜剧演员的笑话而大声笑。
C2 noun /dɪˈsɛmbələr/

dissembler

伪君子
Meaning
a person who conceals their real feelings or intentions; a hypocrite or pretender
Example
The politician was accused of being a dissembler who never revealed his true plans.
那位政治家被指控是一个从不透露自己真实计划的伪君子。
C2 noun dʒɛsˌtɪk.jʊˈleɪ.ʃənz

gesticulations

手势
Meaning
Expressive hand or body movements while speaking to convey thoughts or emotions
Example
His energetic gesticulations made the speech more engaging.
他的充满活力的手势使演讲更加引人入胜。
C2 noun /ˈkɪləˌliːtər/

kiloliter

千升
Meaning
a unit of capacity equal to 1,000 liters
Example
The tank can hold up to three kiloliters of water.
水箱最多可容纳三千升水。
C2 adjective /ˈkoʊməˌtoʊs/

comatose

昏迷的
Meaning
In a state of deep unconsciousness, resembling or related to coma.
Example
The comatose patient was kept under constant observation.
昏迷的病人被持续观察。
C2 noun /ˈɡæd.flaɪ/

gadfly

讨厌的人
Meaning
A person who annoys or criticizes others to stimulate change or provoke action.
Example
The journalist was a gadfly, constantly questioning the government's policies.
这位记者是一个讨厌的人，常常质疑政府的政策。
C2 adjective /ˌluː.mɪˈnɛs.ənt/

luminescent

发光的
Meaning
Emitting light without heat, glowing softly.
Example
The luminescent watch dial was visible in the dark.
这只发光的手表表盘在黑暗中可见。