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B1 adjective /dɪˈmændɪŋ/

demanding

苛刻的
Meaning
requiring much effort, skill, or attention; difficult to satisfy
Example
The job is very demanding and requires long hours of work.
这份工作非常苛刻，需要长时间的工作。
C2 verb /ˌkɒntrəˈvɜːrt/

controvert

反驳
Meaning
to dispute or argue against; to contradict
Example
The scientist controversed the previous research findings.
科学家反驳了之前的研究结果。
C2 noun /læŋ'ɡʊər/

Langoor

长尾猴
Meaning
a long-tailed monkey found in Asia, especially India and Southeast Asia
Example
The langoor was sitting on the tree branch eating fruits.
那只长尾猴正坐在树枝上吃水果。
A2 adverb /ˈsʌm.haʊ/

Somehow

不管怎样;
Meaning
in some way; for some reason that is not clear
Example
Somehow, I managed to finish the project on time.
不管怎样，我成功地按时完成了项目。
B2 adjective /ˈvɪʃ.əs/

Vicious

恶毒的; 残忍的; 野性的
Meaning
deliberately cruel or violent; having a savage nature
Example
The vicious dog attacked anyone who came near its territory.
那只恶狗攻击任何接近其领土的人。
B1 noun /rɪˈsɜːtʃə(r)/

researcher

研究员
Meaning
a person who conducts research
Example
The researcher published her findings in a scientific journal.
研究员在科学期刊上发表了她的研究结果。
C1 adjective məˈdʒes.tɪk

Majestic

雄伟的
Meaning
Having impressive beauty, dignity, or grandeur; regal and stately in appearance.
Example
The majestic Himalayas stand tall against the sky.
雄伟的喜马拉雅山高耸在天空中。
C1 noun njuːˈtræl.ə.ti

neutrality

中立
Meaning
The state of not supporting or helping either side in a conflict, disagreement, etc.; impartiality.
Example
Neutrality fosters trust in decision-making.
中立有助于决策中的信任。
C1 verb /ˈsenʃər/

censure

谴责, 批评
Meaning
to criticize severely; to express strong disapproval
Example
The committee censured the politician for his misconduct.
委员会因他的不当行为谴责了政治家。
A1 pronoun /ɪts/

its

它的
Meaning
Belonging to or associated with a thing previously mentioned.
Example
The company changed its logo last year.
公司去年更改了它的标志。
C1 verb /ˈflʌtər/

flutter

拍动 / 颤动
Meaning
to move or flap quickly and lightly; to beat or wave with small rapid motions
Example
The butterfly began to flutter its wings in the sunlight.
蝴蝶开始在阳光下扑动它的翅膀。
B2 verb /kəˈmɛnd/

commend

表扬
Meaning
to praise formally or officially
Example
The teacher commended the students for their hard work.
老师表扬了学生们的努力。
C2 noun /ˈprɒvəndər/

provender

牲畜食物
Meaning
food or provisions, especially for livestock
Example
The barn was filled with provender for the cattle.
谷仓里装满了牲畜的食物。
C1 verb /ˈhjuːmənaɪz/

humanize

人性化
Meaning
To make something more humane, kind, or relatable.
Example
The teacher tried to humanize the lesson with personal stories.
老师试图通过个人故事让课程更加人性化。
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。
C1 adjective /həˈmɑː.dʒə.nəs/

homogenous

同质的
Meaning
Similar or uniform in nature; often used interchangeably with 'homogeneous'.
Example
The class was made up of a homogenous group of students.
这个班级由一个同质的学生组组成。
B2 noun /ˈlɪvər/

liver

肝脏
Meaning
a large organ in the body that cleans the blood and produces bile to help digest food.
Example
The liver plays a vital role in removing toxins from the body.
肝脏在清除体内毒素中起着至关重要的作用。
B2 noun ɪnˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ ˈlɜːrnɪŋ ɪkˈspɪəriənsɪz

engaging learning experiences

引人入胜的学习体验
Meaning
Interactive and immersive educational activities that capture students' attention and actively involve them in the learning process.
Example
Digital tools create engaging learning experiences.
数字工具创造引人入胜的学习体验。
C2 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈkrɪtɪkəl/

diacritical

变音符号
Meaning
Relating to a mark added to a letter to indicate a different pronunciation or stress.
Example
The word résumé has diacritical marks that change its meaning from resume.
‘简历’一词有变音符号，它改变了‘简历’的意思。
B2 noun steɪks

stakes

赌注
Meaning
A strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end, driven into the ground.
Example
The stakes were high for the success of the project.
赌注对项目的成功至关重要。
C2 noun /ˈplætɪtjuːd/

platitude

陈词滥调，空话
Meaning
a remark or statement that is overused and unoriginal
Example
He kept repeating the same platitudes during the speech.
他在演讲中不断重复相同的陈词滥调。
B1 adjective /ˈpeɪn.fəl/

painful

疼痛的
Meaning
causing physical or emotional pain
Example
The injury was very painful, and he needed immediate care.
受伤非常疼痛，他需要立刻接受治疗。
B2 noun daɪˈmen.ʃən

dimension

维度
Meaning
An aspect or feature of a situation, problem, or thing; a measurable extent.
Example
Renewable projects add a new dimension to urban planning.
可再生项目为城市规划增添了一个新的维度。
C2 verb /ˈmæsəˌreɪt/

macerate

浸泡
Meaning
to soften or break up something, especially food, by soaking in liquid
Example
The chef macerated the fruit in wine before serving.
厨师在上菜前将水果浸泡在葡萄酒中。
C2 noun /hɒtʃ pɒtʃ/

Hotch potch

杂烩
Meaning
A mixed dish; a hodgepodge of ingredients cooked together
Example
She made a delicious hotch potch with rice, lentils, and vegetables.
她做了一道美味的霍奇波奇，里面有米饭、扁豆和蔬菜。
C1 noun /ˈkærət/

karat

克拉
Meaning
A unit for measuring the purity of gold, with 24 karats being pure gold.
Example
The ring was made of 18-karat gold.
戒指是由18克拉黄金制成的。
C2 adjective /ˈkeəwɔːn/

careworn

疲惫且忧虑
Meaning
Showing signs of worry, stress, or exhaustion.
Example
His careworn face revealed years of struggle.
他那张疲惫的脸显示了多年的挣扎。
C2 noun /stɛp/

steppe

草原
Meaning
A large flat area of unforested grassland, especially in southeastern Europe or Siberia.
Example
The nomads traveled across the vast steppe with their herds.
游牧民族带着他们的牲畜穿越辽阔的草原。
B1 verb meɪnˈteɪn

maintain

保持
Meaning
To keep in good condition; to preserve or sustain.
Example
Maintaining discipline in educational institutions is crucial.
在教育机构中保持纪律至关重要。
C1 adjective /ˌsɛm.iˈæn.ju.əl/

semiannual

半年一次
Meaning
Occurring twice a year; every six months.
Example
The company holds a semiannual meeting with all employees.
公司每六个月举行一次会议。
B1 noun, verb /strɪŋ/

string

线
Meaning
a thin piece of cord or thread; to tie or fasten with a string
Example
She tied the package with a string.
她用一根线绑了包裹。
C2 adjective /ˈlaʊtɪʃ/

loutish

粗鲁的
Meaning
Clumsy, rude, or aggressive in behavior.
Example
His loutish remarks offended everyone at the meeting.
他粗鲁的言论冒犯了会议上的所有人。
B2 noun /kəmˈpoʊnənt/

component

组件
Meaning
a part or element of a larger whole, especially a machine or system
Example
The engine is the most important component of the car.
引擎是汽车最重要的组件。
C2 verb /ˈɔːltərˌkeɪt/

altercate

争论
Meaning
to argue or dispute angrily or noisily
Example
The neighbors began to altercate over the boundary wall.
邻居们开始争论边界墙。
B1 verb /əˈsɛs/

assess

评估
Meaning
to evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of something
Example
The teacher assessed the students' progress.
老师评估了学生的进展。
C1 noun /ɪkˈspɛktənsi/

expectancy

期望
Meaning
the state of expecting something; anticipation or likelihood
Example
There was a sense of expectancy in the room before the results were announced.
在结果公布之前，房间里充满了期待感。
C1 noun /ˈded.lɑk/

Dead-lock

死锁; 僵局
Meaning
a situation in which no progress is possible; complete standstill
Example
The negotiations reached a deadlock when neither side would compromise.
谈判陷入僵局，因为没有一方愿意妥协。
C2 noun /ˈræʃənəlɪzəm/

rationalism

理性主义
Meaning
a belief or theory that opinions and actions should be based on reason and knowledge rather than religious belief or emotion
Example
Rationalism emphasizes logic and reasoning over faith.
理性主义强调逻辑和推理，而不是信仰。
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。
B2 noun /tɪˈlɑpiə fɪʃ/

Tilapia fish

罗非鱼
Meaning
a freshwater fish native to Africa, widely farmed for food due to its mild taste and fast growth
Example
Tilapia fish is one of the most commonly farmed fish species worldwide.
罗非鱼是世界上最常养殖的鱼类之一。
B2 noun /θɔːn/

Thorn

刺
Meaning
a sharp pointed part of a plant; something that causes pain or annoyance
Example
Be careful of the thorns on the rose bush.
小心玫瑰丛中的刺。
C2 verb /ˈkɔː.tə.raɪz/

cauterize

烧灼
Meaning
to burn tissue to stop bleeding or prevent infection
Example
The doctor cauterized the wound to stop the bleeding.
医生烧灼伤口以止血。
C1 adjective /ˈsɒljʊbəl/

soluble

可溶的
Meaning
able to be dissolved, especially in water
Example
Sugar is soluble in water.
糖在水中可溶。
B2 noun ˈkærɪktər dɪˈvɛləpmənt

character development

角色发展
Meaning
The process of creating a believable character in fiction by giving the character depth and personality.
Example
The character development of Sydney Carton is profound.
悉尼·卡顿的角色发展深刻。
C1 noun əˈtrɪʃ.ən

attrition

消耗
Meaning
The process of reducing something's strength or effectiveness through sustained attack or pressure.
Example
The company faced high employee attrition due to job dissatisfaction.
由于工作不满意，公司面临高员工流失率。
C1 verb, noun /miˈændər/

meander

漫游
Meaning
to wander aimlessly or follow a winding course
Example
We meandered through the old streets of the city.
我们在城市的老街道上漫步。
A2 verb /prɪˈfɜːr/

prefer

偏爱
Meaning
to like better; to choose as more desirable
Example
I prefer tea over coffee in the morning.
早上我喜欢喝茶而不是咖啡。
B2 noun /kleɪ/

clay

黏土
Meaning
a natural material made of fine earth that becomes hard when baked, used for making pottery
Example
The artist molded the wet clay into a beautiful vase.
艺术家把湿黏土塑造成一个美丽的花瓶。
C2 adjective /ˈkræbɪd/

crabbed

难以阅读, 脾气坏
Meaning
difficult to read or understand; ill-tempered
Example
His handwriting was crabbed and almost illegible.
他的字迹难以阅读，几乎无法辨认。
B2 noun /ˈwɜːrkˌfɔːrs/

workforce

劳动力
Meaning
the people engaged in or available for work
Example
The company is looking to expand its workforce by 20%.
公司计划将其劳动力扩大20%。
A2 noun/verb /kənˈsɜːrn/

concern

Meaning
to relate to or affect; a matter of worry or interest
Example
Environmental issues concern all of us.
B1 verb /rɪˈvaɪz/

revise

修改
Meaning
To change, improve, or update something, especially a written work.
Example
She had to revise her essay before submission.
她必须在提交之前修改她的论文。
C2 noun /əˈnjuː.ɪ.ti/

annuity

年金
Meaning
a fixed sum of money paid to someone each year, typically for the rest of their life
Example
She receives an annuity from her late husband's insurance policy.
她从她已故丈夫的保险政策中获得年金。
C1 noun /ˈlʌɡ.ɪdʒ væn/

Luggage van

行李车
Meaning
a vehicle designed for carrying luggage and cargo
Example
The luggage van carried all the passengers' suitcases.
行李车载着所有乘客的行李箱。
C2 adjective /ˈwɪt.ləs/

Witless

愚蠢的; 无知的; 没有智慧的
Meaning
lacking intelligence or wisdom; foolish
Example
His witless remarks during the meeting embarrassed everyone present.
他在会议中的愚蠢言论让所有在场的人都感到尴尬。
A2 adjective /wɪrd/

weird

奇怪
Meaning
suggesting something supernatural or very strange; unusual
Example
The movie had a weird ending that nobody expected.
电影有一个奇怪的结局，没有人预料到。
B2 noun/verb /stʌmp/

stump

树桩，困惑
Meaning
the base of a tree left after the trunk is cut down; to puzzle or confuse
Example
The question completely stumped the students.
这个问题完全困扰了学生。
C1 verb əˈblɪt.ə.reɪt

obliterate

摧毁
Meaning
To destroy utterly; wipe out completely, to erase or remove something completely.
Example
The storm obliterated entire villages.
暴风雨摧毁了整个村庄。
A2 verb /bɪˈheɪv/

behave

表现
Meaning
to act in a particular way; to conduct oneself
Example
Children should behave well in school.
孩子们应该在学校里表现得很好。
C1 noun, adjective /ˌproʊlɪˈtɛəriən/

proletarian

无产阶级
Meaning
Relating to the working class, especially those who do not own property.
Example
The movement was rooted in proletarian struggles.
这场运动根植于无产阶级的斗争中。
B2 noun /pəˈzeʃ.ən/

Possession

财产; 所有权; 控制
Meaning
something that belongs to someone; the state of having or owning something
Example
The house has been in their family's possession for generations.
这座房子已经成为他们家族的财产好几代人。
A2 adjective /ˈnɔɪ.zi/

Noisy

吵闹
Meaning
making a lot of loud or unpleasant sound; clamorous
Example
The noisy construction work outside made it difficult to concentrate.
外面的吵闹施工工作使得集中精神变得困难。
C1 verb /hɜːrl/

hurl

Meaning
To throw something with great force.
Example
The boy hurled a stone into the river.
A2 verb /bɪld/

build

建造
Meaning
to make something by putting materials together; to construct
Example
They will build a new school in our neighborhood.
他们将在我们社区建一所新学校。
A2 verb /ˈbɒðər/

bother

打扰
Meaning
to annoy, worry, or cause trouble to someone
Example
I don't want to bother you while you're working.
我不想在你工作的时候打扰你。
C2 adjective /ˌæktʃuˈɛəriəl/

actuarial

精算的
Meaning
Relating to actuaries or their work of analyzing financial risk and uncertainty, especially in insurance and pensions.
Example
The company relied on actuarial reports to set insurance premiums.
公司依赖精算报告来设定保险费率。
B2 noun /ˈkæt fɪʃ/

Cat fish

鲶鱼
Meaning
a freshwater fish with whisker-like barbels around the mouth, commonly found in ponds and rivers
Example
Catfish is often fried and served with rice in Bengali cuisine.
鲶鱼在孟加拉菜中常被油炸并配米饭。
B2 noun /biːt/

Beet

甜菜
Meaning
a plant with a round dark red root that is eaten as a vegetable
Example
Roasted beet with goat cheese makes a delicious salad.
烤甜菜配山羊奶酪做成美味的沙拉。
C2 verb /ɪnˈθroʊn/

enthrone

加冕
Meaning
to install someone on a throne or to give someone high status
Example
The king was enthroned in a grand ceremony.
国王在盛大的仪式上加冕。
C1 adjective, noun /ˈdɛrəlɪkt/

derelict

废弃的
Meaning
in poor condition due to neglect or disuse; a homeless or neglected person
Example
The old factory stood derelict for decades.
那座老工厂废弃了几十年。
C2 verb /ˈæbrəɡeɪt/

abrogate

废除
Meaning
To formally repeal, cancel, or abolish a law, agreement, or custom.
Example
The government decided to abrogate the outdated treaty.
政府决定废除过时的条约。
C2 noun /njʊˈrældʒə/

neuralgia

神经痛
Meaning
intense, often intermittent pain along a nerve pathway
Example
The patient suffers from neuralgia in her face.
病人面部患有神经痛。
C2 noun əˌten.juˈeɪ.ʃən

attenuation

衰减, 减弱, 缩小
Meaning
The reduction of the force, effect, or value of something.
Example
The attenuation of sound waves affects communication.
声音波的衰减会影响通讯。
C2 adjective /ræpˈtɔːriəl/

raptorial

猛禽
Meaning
Relating to birds of prey or predatory behavior.
Example
The eagle is a raptorial bird with sharp talons.
鹰是一个猛禽，拥有锋利的爪子。
B2 verb /rɪˈsaɪt/

recite

背诵
Meaning
To say aloud something learned, especially poetry or text, from memory.
Example
The child recited a poem in front of the class.
孩子在班级前朗诵了一首诗。
C2 noun /ˈtɜːrməɡənt/

termagant

专横且脾气暴躁的女性
Meaning
A harsh-tempered or overbearing woman.
Example
The character was portrayed as a loud and domineering termagant.
这个角色被描绘成一个大声且专横的特尔玛甘特女性。
B2 noun /səˈplaɪə(r)/

supplier

供应商
Meaning
a person or company that provides goods or services
Example
The supplier delivered the products on time.
供应商按时交付了产品。
C1 noun /ɪnˈdʌstriəsnəs/

industriousness

勤奋
Meaning
The quality of being hardworking and diligent.
Example
His industriousness earned him a promotion at work.
他的勤奋为他在工作中赢得了晋升。
C2 adjective /mæɡˈnɪləkwənt/

magniloquent

夸张的语言
Meaning
using high-flown or pompous language
Example
The politician’s magniloquent speech impressed the crowd.
政治家的夸张演讲给人们留下了深刻的印象。
B1 adjective /ʃɛrd/

shared

共享
Meaning
used, done, or experienced by two or more people together
Example
They live in a shared apartment near the university.
他们住在大学附近的一间共享公寓里。
C1 verb /snɪər/

sneer

嘲笑
Meaning
to smile or speak in a mocking or contemptuous way
Example
She sneered at his attempt to sing.
她嘲笑他的唱歌尝试。
A1 adjective /ˈʌðər/

other

其他
Meaning
used to refer to something different from the one already mentioned or known
Example
I don't want this one, I will take the other one.
我不想要这个，我会拿另一个。
C2 noun /ˈsɪbəraɪt/

sybarite

奢侈者
Meaning
a person who loves luxury and pleasure
Example
The millionaire was a true sybarite who lived only for comfort and enjoyment.
那位百万富翁是真正的奢侈者，他只为舒适和享乐而活。
B1 noun /roʊˈmæns/

Romance

浪漫
Meaning
a feeling of excitement and mystery associated with love; a love affair or relationship
Example
Their romance began when they met at the university library.
他们的罗曼史始于他们在大学图书馆相遇时。
C1 noun /lɒft/

loft

阁楼
Meaning
An upper room or space, often under the roof of a building.
Example
She converted the old loft into a modern studio.
她把旧阁楼改造成了一个现代化的工作室。
C2 adjective /ˈæʒər/

azure

蔚蓝
Meaning
A bright blue color like that of a clear sky.
Example
The clear sky was painted in a deep shade of azure.
清澈的天空被涂成了深深的蔚蓝色。
B2 noun /ˈkiːɒsk/

kiosk

报摊
Meaning
A small, open-fronted hut or cubicle from which newspapers, refreshments, tickets, etc., are sold.
Example
She bought a bottle of water from the kiosk near the station.
她在车站附近的报摊买了一瓶水。
B1 adjective, noun /ˈroʊmən/

roman

罗马的 / 古罗马公民
Meaning
relating to Rome or its people; a citizen of ancient Rome
Example
The Roman Empire influenced much of modern civilization.
罗马帝国影响了现代文明的许多方面。
C1 noun /stɪˈlɛtoʊ/

stiletto

细高跟鞋 / 匕首
Meaning
A small, thin, high-heeled shoe or a dagger with a slender blade.
Example
She wore elegant stiletto heels to the party.
她穿着优雅的细高跟鞋去参加派对。
C1 noun /ˈaʊtˌɡroʊθ/

outgrowth

衍生物
Meaning
something that grows out of something else; a natural development or result
Example
The new policy was an outgrowth of years of debate.
新政策是多年辩论的衍生物。
C1 noun /ˌɔːkʃəˈnɪər/

auctioneer

拍卖师
Meaning
a person who conducts auctions by calling out bids and selling items to the highest bidder
Example
The auctioneer quickly raised the price as bidders competed for the painting.
拍卖师在竞价过程中迅速提高了价格。
C2 adjective /pɪˈskætɔːrɪəl/

piscatorial

与捕鱼相关
Meaning
relating to fishing or fishermen
Example
He has a deep knowledge of piscatorial techniques and fish species.
他对捕鱼技术和鱼种有深刻的了解。
B2 noun /ˈpɜː.tʃəs.ɪŋ ˈpaʊ.ɚ/

purchasing power

购买力
Meaning
The amount of goods and services that can be purchased with a unit of currency.
Example
Due to inflation, people's purchasing power has decreased.
由于通货膨胀，人们的购买力下降了。
B1 adjective /ˈdɪstənt/

Distant

遥远的
Meaning
far away in space or time; remote
Example
We could see a distant mountain on the horizon.
我们可以看到地平线上远处的山。
C1 adjective /ˈfɜːrtɪv/

furtive

秘密的
Meaning
Attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble.
Example
He cast a furtive glance at the door before leaving.
他在离开前悄悄地看了一眼门。
C1 adjective /kəmˈplɪsɪt/

complicit

共犯 (犯罪中)
Meaning
involved with others in an illegal activity or wrongdoing
Example
He was found complicit in the crime.
他在犯罪中被发现是共犯。
C2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈtɜːr/

disinter

挖掘
Meaning
to dig up something buried, especially a body
Example
The archaeologists disinterred ancient remains from the site.
考古学家从遗址中挖掘出古代遗骸。
A2 adjective /sɪksθ/

sixth

第六
Meaning
coming after the fifth in order, position, or rank
Example
He finished the race in sixth place.
他在比赛中获得了第六名。
B2 noun/verb /preɪ/

prey

Meaning
an animal hunted by another for food; to hunt and feed on
Example
Lions prey on zebras in the wild.
C2 verb /ɪnˈhjuːm/

inhume

埋葬
Meaning
to bury a dead body in the ground
Example
They inhumed the warrior with full honors.
他们用全部荣誉埋葬了战士。
C2 noun ˌsʌb.dʒʊˈɡeɪ.ʃən

subjugation

征服或支配
Meaning
The action of bringing someone or something under domination or control, especially by force.
Example
The subjugation of weaker nations by colonial powers shaped history.
殖民大国对较弱国家的征服塑造了历史。
C2 noun /dɪˈsɪstəns/

desistance

放弃
Meaning
The act of stopping or ceasing from some action or behavior.
Example
The court urged his desistance from further unlawful activities.
法庭敦促他停止进一步的非法活动。
B2 verb /rɪˈvoʊlt/

revolt

反抗
Meaning
to rebel against authority; to feel disgust
Example
The people revolted against the corrupt government.
人民反抗腐败的政府。
A2 adverb /ˈrɑː.ðər/

Rather

宁愿; 而不是;
Meaning
to some extent; instead; preferably
Example
I would rather stay home than go to the party.
我宁愿待在家里，也不想去派对。
C1 noun /prəˈspɛktəs/

prospectus

招生简章
Meaning
a printed document that advertises or describes a school, business, or investment offering
Example
The university sent out a prospectus to attract new students.
大学发送了招生简章以吸引新生。
C1 noun dɪˈskrep.ən.siz

discrepancies

差异
Meaning
Differences between things that should be the same
Example
Discrepancies in regulations delay progress.
规则中的差异延迟了进展。
C1 verb /ˈɡɑː.nər/

garner

收集
Meaning
To gather or collect, especially information, support, or approval.
Example
The politician garnered support from young voters.
政治家从年轻选民那里获得了支持。
C2 noun /mælˈfiːzəns/

malfeasance

公职人员的不当行为
Meaning
Wrongdoing or misconduct, especially by a public official.
Example
The mayor was accused of malfeasance in office.
市长因在职务中不当行为而被指控。
C2 noun brəˈvɑː.dəʊ

bravado

虚假的勇气或信心
Meaning
Show of courage or confidence that is not real.
Example
His bravado masked his nervousness before the performance.
他的虚张声势掩盖了他在表演前的紧张情绪。
A2 noun pəˈzɪʃ.ən

position

位置
Meaning
A particular way in which someone or something is placed or arranged.
Example
The team's position reflects consistent performance.
团队的位置反映了持续的表现。
C1 noun /ˌsɛrənˈdɪpɪti/

serendipity

意外的好运
Meaning
The occurrence of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.
Example
Finding that old photo album was pure serendipity.
找到那本旧照片集是纯粹的意外的好运。
C2 noun /ɪnˈsaɪzər/

incisor

切牙
Meaning
a narrow-edged tooth at the front of the mouth, adapted for cutting
Example
The dentist noted that his upper left incisor was chipped.
牙医注意到他的上左切牙裂开了。
B2 noun /kənˈsɛʃən/

concession

让步
Meaning
something that is granted, especially in response to demands; a compromise
Example
The company made several concessions during the negotiations.
公司在谈判中做出了几次让步。
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈlʊk/

overlook

忽略
Meaning
to fail to notice or consider something; to have a view from above
Example
It's easy to overlook small details when you're in a hurry.
当你赶时间时，很容易忽略小细节。
B2 noun /ˈweər.ə.baʊts/

Whereabouts

下落; 位置
Meaning
the place where someone or something is located
Example
Nobody knows the whereabouts of the missing person.
没有人知道失踪者的下落。
B1 adjective /əˈʃeɪmd/

Ashamed

羞愧
Meaning
feeling embarrassed or guilty because of one's actions
Example
He was ashamed of his poor performance.
他为自己的糟糕表现感到羞愧。
B2 verb /əˈfend/

offend

冒犯
Meaning
to cause displeasure or resentment; to hurt someone's feelings
Example
His rude comments offended many people at the meeting.
他的粗鲁评论冒犯了会议上的许多人。
C2 adjective /vəˈlʌptʃuəs/

voluptuous

奢华的
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by luxury and sensual pleasure; sexually attractive.
Example
The artist painted a voluptuous figure reclining on the couch.
艺术家画了一幅奢华的雕像，躺在沙发上。
C1 noun /ˈkɒnstənsi/

constancy

忠诚/恒常
Meaning
the quality of being faithful and dependable
Example
Her constancy in friendship is admirable.
她在友谊中的恒常令人钦佩。
B2 noun /ˈroʊ.lɪŋ pɪn/

Rolling pin

擀面杖
Meaning
a cylindrical tool used for rolling out dough or pastry
Example
Roll the dough flat with a rolling pin.
用擀面杖把面团擀平。
C2 noun /ˌfɪzɪˈɑːkrəsi/

physiocracy

地权主义
Meaning
an economic theory that land and its natural products are the source of wealth
Example
Physiocracy emphasized the importance of agriculture in national wealth.
地权主义强调农业在国家财富中的重要性。