C2 verb /diːˈlɪmɪt/

delimit

划定

Meaning

to fix the boundaries or limits of something

Example

The treaty was signed to delimit the borders of the two countries.

该条约被签署以划定两国的边界。

A1 adjective /tɔːl/

tall

高

Meaning

having a greater than average height

Example

He is the tallest player on the team.

他是队里最高的球员。

B1 verb /tʃɒp/

chop

切

Meaning

to cut with a sharp tool; to cut into pieces

Example

She chops vegetables for dinner.

她为晚餐切蔬菜。

A2 verb /draɪv/

drive

驾驶

Meaning

to control and move a vehicle; to force someone to move

Example

I will drive to work tomorrow morning.

我明天早上开车去工作。

C1 verb /kwɑːʃ/

quash

撤销

Meaning

To reject or void something legally or to put an end to something forcefully.

Example

The court quashed the decision due to lack of evidence.

法院因缺乏证据而撤销了决定。

B2 noun /ˈkɒmpoʊst/

compost

堆肥

Meaning

decayed organic matter used as fertilizer

Example

The gardener added compost to enrich the soil.

园丁添加了堆肥来丰富土壤。

C1 verb /ɪˈdʒektɪd/

ejected

弹射

Meaning

to force someone or something to leave a place; to push or throw something out forcefully

Example

The pilot was ejected from the aircraft during the emergency.

飞行员在紧急情况下被弹射出飞机。

C2 noun/verb /dɪsˈfeɪvər/

disfavor

不赞成 / 反感

Meaning

disapproval or dislike; to regard with disapproval

Example

The new policy fell into disfavor with the public.

新政策在公众中失宠。

B2 noun /rɪˈbel.jən/

Rebellion

起义

Meaning

an act of armed resistance to an established government or leader

Example

The rebellion against the king lasted for three years.

反抗国王的起义持续了三年。

B1 noun, adjective, gerund /ˈæk.tɪŋ/

acting

表演

Meaning

the art or profession of performing in plays, films, or television; temporary performance of duties; the process of performing an action

Example

She is studying acting to become a professional actress.

她正在学习表演，想成为一名专业演员。

C2 adjective /ˈlɔːdəˌtɔːri/

laudatory

赞扬的

Meaning

Expressing praise or admiration.

Example

She wrote a laudatory review of the new book.

她写了本书的赞扬评论。

C1 noun /rɪt/

writ

法院命令

Meaning

A formal written order issued by a court.

Example

The judge issued a writ of habeas corpus.

法官发布了人身保护令。

C2 verb /ˈdiːfælˌkeɪt/

defalcate

挪用公款

Meaning

to misuse or embezzle money that one is responsible for

Example

The accountant was accused of defalcating company funds.

会计被指控挪用公司资金。

C2 adjective /ˈkʌvətəs/

covetous

贪婪

Meaning

having or showing a strong desire for someone else's possessions

Example

She gave him a covetous look when he showed his new watch.

他在展示新手表时给了他一个贪婪的眼神。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈtaɪtəld/

entitled

有权

Meaning

having the right to do or have something; feeling deserving of special treatment

Example

Employees are entitled to paid leave.

员工有权享受带薪休假。

Meaning

a long, repetitive, or tedious account or list; originally a form of prayer

Example

The politician gave a litany of promises during the campaign.

B2 noun ˌɪn.fləˈmeɪ.ʃən

inflammation

炎症

Meaning

A localized physical condition in which part of the body becomes reddened, swollen, hot, and often painful.

Example

Chronic inflammation can lead to severe diseases.

慢性炎症可能导致严重的疾病。

B2 adjective /səˈraʊndɪŋ/

surrounding

周围的

Meaning

located all around a particular place or thing; nearby

Example

The surrounding hills were covered in mist.

周围的山丘被雾气覆盖。

C2 noun /ˈdɪfɪdəns/

diffidence

缺乏自信

Meaning

Lack of self-confidence; shyness or modesty.

Example

Her diffidence made it hard for her to speak in public.

她的缺乏自信让她很难在公众面前发言。

C2 adjective /əˈbɪs.əl/

abyssal

深海的

Meaning

Related to or characteristic of the deep ocean, especially the zone below 4000 meters.

Example

Abyssal creatures survive in extreme pressure conditions.

深渊生物在极端压力条件下生存。

A1 noun /ˈpɛərənt/

parent

父母

Meaning

a mother or father of a person or animal

Example

Both of his parents are teachers.

他的父母是教师。

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。

C2 verb /ˈwɪni/

whinny

嘶鸣

Meaning

to make the high-pitched sound a horse makes

Example

The horse whinnied when it saw its rider.

马看到骑手时，嘶鸣了一声。

A2 noun /fɪər/

Fear

恐惧; 害怕

Meaning

an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous

Example

She overcame her fear of heights by taking rock climbing lessons.

她通过参加攀岩课程克服了对高度的恐惧。

C1 noun /ɪkˈstrækʃən/

extraction

提取

Meaning

the act of removing something, especially by pulling it out

Example

The extraction of oil from the ground requires special equipment.

从地下提取石油需要特殊的设备。

B2 noun /juːˈtɪl.ə.ti/

Utility

效用; 益处; 公共服务

Meaning

the state of being useful, profitable, or beneficial; a public service

Example

The utility of solar panels increases with rising electricity costs.

随着电费上涨，太阳能板的效用也在增加。

C1 adjective /lʌʃ/

lush

富饶，丰盈且奢华，尤其是指植物

Meaning

rich, abundant, and luxurious, especially referring to vegetation

Example

The valley was filled with lush green fields.

山谷里充满了绿油油的田野。

C2 noun /ˌniːoʊˈdɑːrwɪnɪzəm/

neo-darwinism

新达尔文主义

Meaning

A modern interpretation of Darwin's theory of evolution, integrating genetics and natural selection.

Example

Neo-Darwinism combines Darwin’s theory of natural selection with modern genetics.

新达尔文主义将达尔文的自然选择理论与现代遗传学相结合。

B2 adjective /əˈfektɪd/

Affected

受影响的；被触动的

Meaning

influenced; impacted; touched by something

Example

The flood-affected areas need immediate assistance.

受洪水影响的地区需要立即的援助。

C1 noun /ˈɪnkwest/

inquest

调查

Meaning

A legal or official inquiry, especially into the cause of a death.

Example

The inquest revealed the cause of the accident.

调查揭示了事故的原因。

A1 noun /dæd/

dad

爸爸

Meaning

an informal term for father

Example

My dad taught me how to ride a bike.

我爸爸教我骑自行车。

C1 adjective /dɪˈfaɪənt/

Defiant

挑衅的; 不服从的

Meaning

boldly resistant or challenging; disobedient

Example

The defiant student refused to follow the rules.

那个挑战性的学生拒绝遵守规则。

C1 verb /ˈdɛsɪmeɪt/

decimate

摧毁

Meaning

To destroy or kill a large proportion of something.

Example

The wildfire decimated the forest.

火灾摧毁了森林。

C1 adjective /ɡrəˈtjuːɪtəs/

gratuitous

不必要的

Meaning

Unnecessary, unwarranted, or given freely without reason or cause.

Example

The movie was criticized for its gratuitous violence.

电影因其不必要的暴力而受到批评

C1 noun /ˌjuːθəˈneɪʒə/

euthanasia

安乐死

Meaning

The practice of intentionally ending a life to relieve pain and suffering.

Example

The debate about euthanasia raises difficult ethical questions.

关于安乐死的辩论提出了困难的伦理问题。

B1 noun /ˈfaɪər.mən/

Fireman

消防员

Meaning

a person whose job is to extinguish fires and rescue people

Example

The brave fireman rescued the family from the burning building.

勇敢的消防员从燃烧的建筑中救出了家庭。

C1 verb /ˈsmoʊldər/

smolder

慢慢燃烧

Meaning

to burn slowly with smoke but no flame; to show suppressed anger or emotion

Example

The fire smoldered for hours before it went out.

火灾持续了几个小时才熄灭。

C1 adjective /ˈperɪɡrɪn/

Peregrine

漫游的; 迁徙的; 旅行的

Meaning

wandering; traveling; migratory

Example

The peregrine falcon is known for its incredible speed.

游隼因其不可思议的速度而闻名。

B1 verb /ˈstɒpɪŋ/

stopping

停止

Meaning

Coming to a halt or pause.

Example

The ship is stopping at the Falkland Islands.

船只正在福克兰群岛停靠。

C1 noun ˌsɪs.təˈmæt.ɪk ˈstræt.ə.dʒi

systematic strategy

系统策略

Meaning

A methodical and organized plan or approach to achieve specific objectives.

Example

A systematic strategy was employed to achieve objectives.

采取了系统策略来实现目标。

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。

C1 adjective /rɪˈtɔːrɪkəl/

rhetorical

修辞的

Meaning

relating to the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing; often a question asked to make a point rather than get an answer

Example

He asked a rhetorical question during the debate.

他在辩论中提出了一个修辞性问题。

B2 verb /kənˈsiːv/

conceive

构思, 怀孕

Meaning

to form or imagine an idea in the mind; to become pregnant

Example

It is hard to conceive how such an idea could succeed.

很难想象这样的想法如何能够成功。

B2 adjective /ˌɑːp.təˈmɪs.tɪk/

optimistic

乐观的

Meaning

hopeful and confident about the future

Example

She is optimistic about the success of her new project.

她对新项目的成功持乐观态度。

C2 noun /ˈtrɛntʃərmən/

trencherman

大食客

Meaning

a person who eats in a hearty or robust manner; a big eater

Example

The trencherman devoured the feast with great enthusiasm.

这个大食客充满热情地吞下了盛宴。

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。

B2 adjective /ˈmjuːtʃuəl/

Mutual

相互

Meaning

shared by two or more parties; reciprocal

Example

They have a mutual respect for each other.

他们彼此有相互尊重。

B1 noun /ˈlænd.skeɪp/

Landscape

风景

Meaning

all the visible features of an area of countryside or land; the art of designing outdoor areas

Example

The mountain landscape was breathtaking with its snow-capped peaks and green valleys.

山脉的风景令人叹为观止，雪山的山顶和绿色的山谷令人陶醉。

C1 verb /ˈwɪð.ər/

wither

枯萎

Meaning

to dry up and die, typically used for plants

Example

The flowers will wither without enough water.

花朵没有足够的水分会枯萎。

C1 adjective /ˈʃeɪm.ləs/

Shameless

无耻的

Meaning

having no shame; bold and rude; impudent

Example

The shameless politician refused to apologize for his mistakes.

那个无耻的政治家拒绝为他的错误道歉。

B2 adverb /ˈdʒenərəsli/

generously

慷慨地

Meaning

in a kind, giving, or unselfish manner; in a plentiful or abundant way

Example

She generously donated money to help the poor.

她慷慨地捐钱帮助穷人。

B1 noun ˈtʊə.nə.mənt

tournament

锦标赛

Meaning

A series of contests between a number of competitors, competing for an overall prize.

Example

The tournament showcased exceptional talent.

锦标赛展示了卓越的才能。

B1 adjective ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪk

economic

经济的

Meaning

Relating to economics or the economy.

Example

The issue had significant economic implications.

该问题具有重要的经济影响。

C1 verb /strʌt/

strut

昂首阔步

Meaning

to walk with a stiff, proud, and confident gait, often to show off

Example

He strutted across the stage after winning the award.

他赢得奖项后自信地走上了舞台。

C1 verb ɪˈræd.ɪ.keɪt

eradicate

根除

Meaning

To destroy completely; to put an end to something undesirable.

Example

Vaccination programs help eradicate infectious diseases.

疫苗接种计划帮助根除传染性疾病。

B2 noun /ˈkɑr.ɡoʊ ʃɪp/

Cargo ship

货船

Meaning

a ship or vessel that carries goods and materials from one port to another

Example

The cargo ship transported containers filled with electronics across the ocean.

货船将满载电子产品的集装箱穿越海洋。

C1 noun ˌpɒlɪˈneɪʃən

Pollination

授粉

Meaning

The process by which pollen is transferred from flowers, enabling plant reproduction.

Example

Butterflies play a vital role in pollination.

蝴蝶在授粉过程中起着至关重要的作用。

B2 noun /kriːk/

creek

小溪

Meaning

a small stream or narrow river

Example

We went fishing by the creek near our house.

我们在离家很近的小溪旁钓鱼。

B2 noun /ˌɛksɪˈkjuːʃən/

execution

执行，实施

Meaning

the act of carrying out a plan, order, or legal sentence

Example

The success of a project depends on its proper execution.

项目的成功取决于其正确的执行。

C1 adjective /rɪˈbel.jəs/

Rebellious

反叛的; 不服从的; 抵抗控制的;

Meaning

defying authority; resisting control; disobedient;

Example

The rebellious teenager refused to follow his parents' rules.

那个叛逆的青少年拒绝遵守父母的规则。

B1 noun kəˈmɪt.mənt

commitment

承诺

Meaning

A promise or firm decision to do something; the state or quality of being dedicated to a cause or activity.

Example

The president reaffirmed his commitment to environmental protection.

总统重申了他对环境保护的承诺。

C2 noun /wɛlp/

whelp

小狗

Meaning

a young offspring of a dog or other carnivorous mammal; sometimes used to mean an impudent young person

Example

The farmer found a wolf whelp hiding near the barn.

农民在谷仓附近发现了一只藏起来的狼崽。

B2 noun ˈjuːnəti

unity

团结

Meaning

The state of being united or joined as a whole.

Example

Unity among people led to victory.

人们之间的团结带来了胜利。

A2 adjective /ɪnˈdʒɔɪ.ə.bəl/

Enjoyable

愉快的; 令人愉悦的

Meaning

pleasant; giving satisfaction or pleasure

Example

The movie was very enjoyable and made everyone laugh.

这部电影非常愉快，让每个人都笑了。

A2 adjective /kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/

confusing

令人困惑的

Meaning

causing someone to be unable to think clearly or understand; difficult to comprehend

Example

The instructions were confusing and hard to follow.

这些说明令人困惑，很难遵循。

B2 noun /ˈep.ɪk/

Epic

史诗

Meaning

a long poem telling of heroic deeds; something heroic or grand in scale

Example

The Iliad is one of the most famous epics in world literature.

《伊利亚特》是世界文学中最著名的史诗之一。

B2 noun /ˈprɛzɪdənsi/

presidency

总统职务

Meaning

the office or position of being a president

Example

He was elected to the presidency in 2020.

他在2020年当选为总统。

B2 noun /ˈdʒɜːrnəlɪzəm/

journalism

新闻学

Meaning

the activity or profession of collecting, writing, and publishing news and articles for newspapers, magazines, or broadcast media

Example

He studied journalism to become a news reporter.

他学习新闻学成为新闻记者。

C2 noun /nɪt/

nit

虱子卵

Meaning

The egg or young form of a louse or other parasitic insect.

Example

The teacher noticed nits in the child’s hair.

老师发现了孩子头发里的虱子卵。

C1 noun /ˈoʊvərˌtoʊn/

overtone

微妙的含义

Meaning

A subtle quality, implication, or additional meaning beyond the obvious.

Example

His speech had political overtones that were hard to ignore.

他的演讲具有政治性含义，难以忽视。

B2 adjective /ˈtʃʌbi/

chubby

圆润

Meaning

slightly fat in a way that looks healthy and pleasant

Example

The baby has chubby cheeks.

宝宝有圆润的脸颊。

B2 noun ˌɪmplɪmenˈteɪʃən

implementation

实施

Meaning

The process of putting a decision or plan into effect; execution.

Example

Proper implementation of policies is crucial.

政策的正确实施至关重要。

C2 noun /bjuːt/

butte

孤山

Meaning

an isolated hill with steep sides and a flat top, common in arid regions

Example

The travelers could see a tall butte rising in the desert.

旅行者们能看到沙漠中一座高耸的孤山。

C2 adjective /ˈbrætɪʃ/

brattish

任性

Meaning

acting like a spoiled child; behaving in an annoying, self-centered way

Example

The brattish boy threw a tantrum when he didn’t get his toy.

那个任性的男孩因为没有得到玩具而发脾气。

C2 noun /ˈhɪlək/

hillock

小丘

Meaning

A small hill or mound.

Example

The children climbed up the grassy hillock to watch the sunset.

孩子们爬上了草地上的小丘去看日落。

C1 verb pɚˈpɛtʃ.u.eɪt

perpetuate

保持某事持续运行或长时间维持它

Meaning

To keep something continuously running or maintain it for a long time.

Example

The media can sometimes perpetuate harmful stereotypes.

媒体有时会延续有害的刻板印象。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɑːdʒɪtənt/

incogitant

缺乏思考

Meaning

Lacking thought; inconsiderate or thoughtless.

Example

It was incogitant of him to make such a rude comment.

他做出如此粗鲁的评论是缺乏思考的。

C2 noun /ˌser.əˈbreɪ.ʃən/

cerebration

脑力活动

Meaning

the process of thinking or using the brain actively

Example

The lecture sparked intense cerebration among the students.

这场讲座激发了学生们的强烈脑力活动。

B1 noun /ˈmɪr.ɪ.kəl/

Miracle

奇迹

Meaning

An extraordinary and welcome event that cannot be explained by natural or scientific laws

Example

The patient's recovery was called a miracle by the doctors.

病人的康复被医生称为奇迹。

C1 noun æmˈbɪvələns

ambivalence

矛盾心态

Meaning

Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something; uncertainty or confusion.

Example

She felt ambivalence about taking the job offer.

她在接受工作邀请时感到矛盾心态。

B2 noun /ˈpæʃ.ən/

Passion

热情

Meaning

strong enthusiasm or excitement for something; intense emotion or feeling

Example

Her passion for music led her to become a professional singer.

她对音乐的热情促使她成为一名职业歌手。

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。

B2 noun /æʃ/

ash

灰烬

Meaning

the powdery residue left after the burning of a substance

Example

After the fire, only ash remained of the house.

火灾过后，只有房子的灰烬留下。

C2 noun /əˈkʌmpənɪst/

accompanist

伴奏者

Meaning

A person who plays a musical instrument to support a singer or another musician.

Example

The pianist served as the accompanist for the singer during the concert.

钢琴家在音乐会上充当了歌手的伴奏者。

B2 noun /ˈlænd.ɪŋ/

Landing

着陆

Meaning

the action of coming to rest on the ground or another surface; a level area at the top of a staircase

Example

The pilot made a smooth landing despite the stormy weather conditions.

飞行员尽管遇到风暴天气条件，但顺利着陆。

C1 adjective /ˈkɔːʃənˌɛri/

cautionary

警示性的

Meaning

serving as a warning; intended to prevent problems or mistakes by giving advice or examples

Example

The report offers a cautionary message about unchecked spending.

该报告对失控的支出发出了警示性的信息。

C2 noun /ɪˈmɒljʊmənt/

emolument

工资

Meaning

payment for work or services; salary or fees

Example

The professor received his annual emolument from the university.

教授从大学收到了他的年薪。

C1 noun /ɪmˈbæl.əns/

Imbalance

不平衡

Meaning

lack of proportion or relation between corresponding things; unequal distribution

Example

The doctor said the patient's dizziness was caused by an inner ear imbalance.

医生说病人的头晕是由内耳不平衡引起的。

C1 verb /ˈmɪt.ɪ.ɡeɪt/

mitigate

缓解

Meaning

To make less severe, serious, or painful; to lessen the severity of damage or harm.

Example

Proper planning can mitigate financial risks.

适当的规划可以缓解财务风险。

C1 noun /ˈɑːdəsi/

odyssey

漫长的旅行

Meaning

a long, adventurous journey; a series of experiences

Example

Her career has been an odyssey of challenges and achievements.

她的职业生涯是一场挑战和成就的漫长旅行。

A2 noun /ˈsiː.nər.i/

Scenery

风景

Meaning

the natural features of a landscape; the painted background used on a theater stage

Example

The mountain scenery was breathtakingly beautiful.

山脉的风景令人叹为观止。

B2 noun /ˌæbəˈlɪʃən/

abolition

废除

Meaning

the act of formally ending or eliminating a system, practice, or institution

Example

The abolition of slavery was a major milestone in human rights history.

废除奴隶制是人权历史上的一个重要里程碑。

Meaning

to fill or spread through something; to instill a quality, idea, or feeling

Example

The teacher tried to infuse her students with a love for reading.

C1 adjective /fɪkˈtɪʃəs/

fictitious

虚构的, 假的

Meaning

not real or true; imaginary or fabricated

Example

The story he told was entirely fictitious.

他讲的故事完全是虚构的。

C1 noun məˈriːn ˈsɜː.veɪ

marine survey

海洋勘测

Meaning

A systematic examination of the sea, seabed, and underwater features for the purpose of making maps or gathering other information.

Example

The marine survey identified the ideal cable routes.

海洋勘测确定了理想的电缆路线。

A1 adjective /stɪl/

still

静止

Meaning

not moving or making a sound

Example

The water was still, reflecting the sky.

水面静止，反射着天空。

A2 noun /kɔɪnz/

coins

硬币

Meaning

Flat, typically round pieces of metal issued by a government as money.

Example

He collected old coins from different countries.

他收集了来自不同国家的旧硬币。

B1 noun, adjective /pəˈdɛstriən/

Pedestrian

行人

Meaning

a person walking on the street; also means dull or ordinary

Example

The pedestrian crossed the road at the crosswalk.

行人通过人行道过马路。

B2 noun /rɪˈlʌk.təns/

Reluctance

不情愿; 犹豫

Meaning

unwillingness to do something; hesitation

Example

He showed reluctance to accept the job offer.

他表现出不情愿接受工作提议。

B1 noun /ˈaɪ.braʊ/

Eyebrow

眉毛

Meaning

the strip of hair growing on the ridge above the eye socket

Example

She raised her eyebrow in surprise.

她惊讶地抬起了眉毛。

C2 verb /ˈdɒɡmətaɪz/

dogmatize

教条化

Meaning

To state opinions or beliefs as if they were absolute truths.

Example

The professor tended to dogmatize on political issues.

教授倾向于在政治问题上教条主义。

B2 verb /mɛnd/

mend

修补

Meaning

To repair something that is broken or damaged.

Example

She learned to mend her torn dress.

她学会了修补她撕破的裙子。

B2 noun /fɜːr/

Fur

毛发

Meaning

thick hair covering the body of animals

Example

The cat's fur was soft and warm to touch.

猫的毛发触感柔软而温暖。

B2 adjective /kəmˈpærətɪv/

Comparative

比较的

Meaning

involving comparison between two or more things; relative

Example

The study showed comparative results between different teaching methods.

研究显示了不同教学方法之间的比较结果。

C1 noun /ˈrɛl.ɪk/

relic

遗物

Meaning

an object surviving from an earlier time, often of historical or religious interest

Example

The museum displayed relics from the ancient civilization.

博物馆展示了来自古代文明的遗物。

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。

C2 adjective /ˈtjuːtɪlɑːr/

tutelar

保护的

Meaning

Serving as a guardian or protector.

Example

The tutelar spirit of the forest was believed to protect travelers.

森林的守护灵被认为是保护旅行者的存在。

B2 noun /ˈen.ə.dʒi sɪˈkjʊə.rɪ.ti/

energy security

能源安全

Meaning

The reliable availability of energy sources at an affordable price for a nation or region.

Example

Energy security ensures consistent supply.

能源安全确保稳定的供应。