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B2 adjective /dɪˈpɛndəbl/

dependable

可靠的
Meaning
able to be trusted or relied on; consistently reliable
Example
She is a dependable colleague who always meets deadlines.
她是一位可靠的同事，总是按时完成任务。
B2 noun /əˈkʌmplɪʃmənt/

accomplishment

成就
Meaning
something that has been achieved successfully
Example
Graduating from university was a major accomplishment for him.
大学毕业对他来说是一个重大的成就。
B2 adjective ˈɛvɪdənt

evident

明显的
Meaning
Clearly seen or understood; obvious.
Example
The result was evident.
结果是显而易见的。
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 verb /ˈstɪp.jʊ.leɪt/

stipulate

规定
Meaning
to demand or specify a condition in an agreement or contract
Example
The contract stipulates that payment must be made within 30 days.
合同规定付款必须在30天内完成。
C1 verb /ˈɛkˌsaɪz/

excise

切除
Meaning
to cut out or remove completely, often by surgery
Example
The surgeon excised the tumor successfully.
外科医生成功地切除了肿瘤。
C1 noun /ˌspɒn.təˈneɪ.ɪ.ti/

spontaneity

自发性
Meaning
The quality of being spontaneous; natural and unplanned behavior.
Example
His spontaneity makes him a great conversationalist.
他的自发性使他成为一个很棒的对话者。
B2 noun /ˈsɪmbəl/

Symbol

符号
Meaning
a mark or character used as a conventional representation of an object, function, or process
Example
The dove is a symbol of peace.
鸽子是和平的象征。
A2 noun /pɪn/

pin

别针
Meaning
a small thin piece of metal used to fasten or hold things together
Example
She used a pin to attach the note to the board.
她用别针把纸条固定在黑板上。
B2 noun /ˌɒpəˈzɪʃən/

opposition

反对
Meaning
the action of opposing or resisting something
Example
The opposition to the new law was strong.
对新法律的反对很强烈。
C2 noun /ˈæpədʒiː/

apogee

顶点
Meaning
the highest or most distant point; the climax or peak of something
Example
The empire reached its apogee during the 18th century.
帝国在18世纪达到了它的顶点。
B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈɛstɪmeɪt/

underestimate

低估
Meaning
To judge something as less important or smaller than it really is.
Example
Never underestimate the power of teamwork.
永远不要低估团队合作的力量。
C1 noun /ˈpærəˌlɛlɪzəm/

parallelism

平行主义
Meaning
The state of being parallel or similar; in literature, the use of components in a sentence that are grammatically the same or similar in construction.
Example
The writer used parallelism to give rhythm to his prose.
作家使用平行主义为他的散文增添了节奏。
C1 noun /tʃæmp/

champ

冠军 / 胜利者
Meaning
an informal word for champion or winner.
Example
He is the new champ of the boxing tournament.
他是拳击比赛的新冠军。
B2 verb/noun /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/

exhibit

展出
Meaning
To display or show publicly; something put on display.
Example
The museum will exhibit ancient artifacts.
博物馆将展出古代文物。
B1 noun /ˈsʌn.set/

Sunset

日落
Meaning
the time in the evening when the sun disappears below the horizon
Example
The romantic sunset painted the sky in golden colors.
浪漫的日落把天空涂上金色。
C1 noun /ˈvʌl.tʃər/

Vulture

秃鹫
Meaning
a large bird of prey that feeds mainly on carrion
Example
The vulture circled overhead, waiting for its prey.
秃鹫在上空盘旋，等待着它的猎物。
B1 adverb /pəˈlaɪt.li/

Politely

礼貌地;
Meaning
in a respectful and considerate manner; courteously; with good manners
Example
She politely declined the invitation because she had other commitments.
她礼貌地拒绝了邀请，因为她有其他的承诺。
C1 noun /ˈwɒndərlʌst/

wanderlust

旅行欲望
Meaning
A strong desire to travel and explore the world.
Example
Her wanderlust took her to every corner of the globe.
她的旅行欲望带她走遍了世界的每个角落。
C1 noun /ˌɛks.həˈleɪ.ʃən/

exhalation

呼气
Meaning
The action of breathing out.
Example
Slow exhalation calms the nervous system.
缓慢的呼气使神经系统平静。
C2 adjective /ˈluːsənt/

lucent

发光的
Meaning
shining or glowing with light
Example
The lucent stars brightened the night sky.
发光的星星照亮了夜空。
C2 verb /ˈhɑːrpɪŋ/

harping

不断抱怨
Meaning
continuously talking or complaining about something in a tiresome way
Example
She kept harping on about the mistakes I made.
她不断抱怨我做的错事。
B2 adjective /mjuːt/

Mute

哑的; 无法说话的; 没有声音
Meaning
silent; unable to speak; without sound
Example
He remained mute during the entire meeting.
他在整个会议期间保持沉默。
C2 noun /rɪˈsɪdɪvɪst/

recidivist

重犯
Meaning
A person who repeatedly commits crimes, especially after having been punished.
Example
The police identified him as a recidivist who had been arrested several times before.
警方将他确定为一个重犯，他之前曾被多次逮捕。
C2 adverb /pəˈfɔːs/

perforce

不可避免地
Meaning
by necessity; inevitably
Example
He had to perforce accept the decision.
他不得不不可避免地接受这个决定。
B2 noun ˈɪn.deks

index

索引
Meaning
An alphabetical list of names, subjects, etc. with references to the places where they occur, typically found at the end of a book; a sign or measure of something.
Example
An index organizes critical data.
索引组织重要数据。
B1 noun ˈreɪn.fɒr.ɪst

rainforest

热带雨林
Meaning
A luxuriant, dense forest rich in biodiversity, found typically in tropical areas with consistently heavy rainfall.
Example
The Amazon rainforest is home to millions of species.
亚马逊热带雨林是数百万种物种的家园。
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。
B2 noun /əˈnælədʒi/

analogy

类比
Meaning
A comparison between two things for the purpose of explanation or clarification.
Example
The teacher used the analogy of a tree to explain the structure of an essay.
老师用树木的类比来解释文章的结构。
B2 adjective /ˌmænˈmeɪd/

manmade

人造的
Meaning
something created or built by humans rather than occurring naturally
Example
This lake is manmade, not natural.
这个湖是人造的，不是自然的。
B2 verb /kənˈtɛnd/

contend

竞争，主张
Meaning
to strive or compete for something; to assert earnestly
Example
Athletes from around the world contend for the championship.
来自世界各地的运动员为冠军而争斗。
C2 verb /ɪnˈtɜːrpəˌleɪt/

interpolate

插入
Meaning
To insert something, often words, into a text or conversation; to estimate values between known data points.
Example
The editor interpolated a missing paragraph into the manuscript.
编辑在手稿中插入了一个缺失的段落。
C2 adjective /ˌsɒfəˈmɒrɪk/

sophomoric

不成熟
Meaning
showing immaturity and overconfidence, like a sophomore
Example
His sophomoric behavior embarrassed his friends.
他的不成熟行为让他的朋友们感到尴尬。
C2 noun /bɪsk/

bisque

海鲜浓汤
Meaning
A rich, creamy soup made from shellfish.
Example
We ordered lobster bisque at the restaurant.
我们在餐厅点了龙虾浓汤。
A1 noun /lʌntʃ/

Lunch

午餐
Meaning
a meal eaten in the middle of the day, typically one that is lighter or less formal than an evening meal
Example
We had lunch at a nice restaurant downtown.
我们在市中心的一家不错的餐厅吃了午餐。
B1 verb /pɔːr/

pour

倒
Meaning
to flow or cause to flow in a steady stream; to rain heavily
Example
Please pour the water into the glass carefully.
请小心地把水倒入玻璃杯。
A1 pronoun /ˈɛniwʌn/

anyone

某人
Meaning
any person at all; used to refer to an unspecified person
Example
Does anyone know the answer to this question?
有人知道这个问题的答案吗？
C2 noun /ˈpælɪˌnoʊd/

palinode

悔诗
Meaning
a poem or statement in which the writer retracts something said in an earlier work
Example
The poet wrote a palinode to apologize for his earlier harsh words.
诗人写了一首悔诗，为自己之前的尖锐言辞道歉。
C1 noun /ˈmʌs.tərd siːdz/

Mustard seeds

芥菜种子
Meaning
small round seeds from the mustard plant, used as a spice and for making mustard condiment
Example
Mustard seeds are often tempered in hot oil to release their nutty flavor before adding to dishes.
芥菜种子常常在热油中炒制，释放它们的坚果味道，然后加入菜肴中。
B2 adjective /ˈfɜːr.taɪl/

Fertile

肥沃的
Meaning
capable of producing abundant vegetation or crops; able to conceive children
Example
The fertile soil in this region makes it perfect for growing vegetables.
这个地区的肥沃土壤使其成为种植蔬菜的理想之地。
B1 verb /ˈmoʊtɪˌveɪt/

motivate

激励
Meaning
to encourage or stimulate interest or enthusiasm for doing something
Example
The coach's speech motivated the team to win the championship.
教练的演讲激励了团队赢得冠军。
C1 noun /ˈdeɪtəm/ or /ˈdætəm/

datum

数据
Meaning
a single piece of information; a fact used as a basis for reasoning or calculation
Example
Each datum in the survey was carefully analyzed.
调查中的每一条数据都经过仔细分析。
C2 noun /ˈkoʊdə/

coda

尾声
Meaning
the concluding passage of a piece of music or a literary work
Example
The novel ends with a reflective coda that ties up the themes.
这部小说以一段反思性的尾声结束，将主题联系起来。
B1 verb /ˈkæri aʊt/

carry out

执行
Meaning
to perform or complete a task; to execute a plan
Example
The team carries out the project successfully.
团队成功执行了项目。
B2 phrase kəˈlek.tɪv ˈæk.ʃən

collective action

集体行动
Meaning
Action taken by a group of people working together toward a common goal or purpose.
Example
Collective action is needed to mitigate climate change.
集体行动对于减缓气候变化很重要。
B2 noun /ʌnˈkaɪndnəs/

unkindness

不友善
Meaning
lack of kindness; cruel or inconsiderate behavior
Example
His unkindness hurt her feelings deeply.
他的不友善深深伤害了她的感情。
C1 noun /rɪˈsaɪtl/

recital

独奏会
Meaning
A performance of music, dance, or poetry, usually by a soloist.
Example
She gave a piano recital at the concert hall.
她在音乐会中举办了钢琴独奏会。
B1 noun /dʒʌɡ/

Jug

水壶
Meaning
a large container for liquids, with a narrow mouth and a handle
Example
She poured fresh orange juice from the glass jug into her cup.
她把新鲜的橙汁从玻璃水壶倒进了她的杯子里。
B1 verb /ɪnˈtend/

intend

打算
Meaning
to plan or have in mind as a purpose; to mean
Example
I intend to finish this project by tomorrow.
我打算在明天之前完成这个项目。
B2 adjective /kənˈvɜːrtəbl/

convertible

敞篷车, 有可折叠车顶的汽车
Meaning
able to be changed into a different form or use; also a car with a roof that can be folded down
Example
She drove her new convertible along the coastal road.
她开着她的新敞篷车沿着海岸公路行驶。
C2 adjective /dɪˈstɛnsəbl̩/

distensible

可伸展的
Meaning
Capable of being stretched or expanded.
Example
The stomach is a distensible organ that can expand after eating.
胃是一个可伸展的器官，在进食后可以膨胀。
B2 noun /ˌfiː.ɑːnˈseɪ/

Fiance

未婚夫
Meaning
a man who is engaged to be married
Example
Sarah introduced her fiance to her parents during the family dinner.
莎拉在家庭聚餐时向父母介绍了她的未婚夫。
B2 verb /stɪə(r)/

steer

操控
Meaning
to guide or control the movement of a vehicle, vessel, or person
Example
He steered the car carefully through the narrow street.
他小心地把车开过狭窄的街道。
C1 noun /ˌɛksɪˈkjuːʃənər/

executioner

刽子手
Meaning
A person who carries out a death sentence by execution.
Example
The executioner prepared the gallows for the condemned prisoner.
刽子手为被定罪的囚犯准备了绞刑架。
C2 verb /ˈhɑːbəl/

hobble

蹒跚
Meaning
to walk awkwardly with difficulty, usually due to injury
Example
He hobbled across the room after twisting his ankle.
他在扭伤脚踝后，蹒跚地走过房间。
C2 verb /əˈbrɪdʒ/

abridge

缩短
Meaning
to shorten a text without losing its meaning
Example
The editor decided to abridge the long novel for young readers.
编辑决定为年轻读者缩短这本长小说。
C2 noun /ˈɛksplɪkeɪtər/

explicator

阐释者
Meaning
a person who explains or interprets something in detail
Example
The critic served as an explicator of the poet’s complex works.
评论家担任了诗人复杂作品的阐释者。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/

unforthcoming

不合作的
Meaning
Not willing to talk or provide information; uncooperative.
Example
The witness was unforthcoming about what he had seen.
证人对于他所见的情况不合作。
B2 noun ˈwɪl.paʊər

willpower

意志力
Meaning
The ability to control your thoughts and actions in order to achieve what you want to do.
Example
Strong willpower is essential for achieving long-term goals.
强大的意志力对实现长期目标至关重要。
C1 noun /kwoʊ/

quo

现状
Meaning
The existing state of affairs or situation, often used in the phrase 'status quo'.
Example
He wanted to maintain the status quo at work.
他想保持工作中的现状。
B2 adjective /ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ/

devastating

Meaning
causing severe shock, distress, or destruction; extremely damaging or upsetting
Example
The earthquake had a devastating effect on the city.
B2 noun /veɪn/

Vein

静脉; 血管
Meaning
a blood vessel that carries blood back to the heart; a streak or marking of a different color
Example
The nurse found a vein in his arm to draw blood.
护士在他手臂上找到了静脉来抽血。
B2 adjective /ˈbraʊn.ɪʃ/

Brownish

棕色的
Meaning
having a color somewhat like brown; tending toward brown
Example
The old paper had a brownish tint from age.
那张旧纸因岁月的缘故带有棕色的色调。
B2 noun ˈkɔːrəl ˈriːfs

Coral Reefs

珊瑚礁
Meaning
Underwater structures made from calcium carbonate secreted by corals, forming diverse marine ecosystems.
Example
Saint Martin's Island is known for its coral reefs.
圣马丁岛以其珊瑚礁而闻名。
B1 adjective /ˈdʒɛnjʊɪn/

genuine

真正的
Meaning
real and authentic; not fake or artificial
Example
This is a genuine leather bag.
这是一个真正的皮革包。
B2 noun /ˈkæməˌflɑːʒ/

camouflage

伪装
Meaning
the act of hiding or disguising something by making it blend with its surroundings
Example
The soldiers used camouflage to hide from the enemy.
士兵们使用伪装来躲避敌人。
B1 verb /dɪˈklaɪn/

decline

下降
Meaning
To become smaller, fewer, or less; to decrease gradually.
Example
The unemployment rate continues to decline.
失业率继续下降。
C1 adjective /ˌsʌbˈkɒn.ʃəs/

subconscious

潜意识
Meaning
Of or concerning the part of the mind which one is not fully aware of but which influences actions and feelings.
Example
Fears often come from the subconscious mind.
恐惧常常来自潜意识。
C2 noun /ˈdiːɪst/

deist

自然神论者
Meaning
a person who believes in the existence of a supreme being but rejects organized religion
Example
The philosopher identified himself as a deist.
这位哲学家把自己认定为自然神论者。
C2 noun /ˈfɔːrˌpiːk/

forepeak

船头舱
Meaning
The compartment in the forward part of a ship, often used for storage.
Example
The sailors stored extra ropes in the forepeak.
水手们将额外的绳索存放在船头舱里。
A1 adjective /ˈspɛʃəl/

special

特别
Meaning
different from what is usual; better or greater than normal
Example
This gift is very special to me.
这份礼物对我来说非常特别。
C2 noun /ˈpætrɪsaɪd/

patricide

弑父
Meaning
The act of killing one's own father.
Example
The ancient myth describes a son committing patricide to take the throne.
古老的神话描述了一位儿子为了登上王位而弑父。
C2 noun /ˌnjʊə.rəʊˈdʒɛn.ɪ.sɪs/

neurogenesis

大脑中新神经细胞的形成过程
Meaning
The process of forming new nerve cells in the brain.
Example
Scientists are studying neurogenesis to understand brain health.
科学家们正在研究神经发生，以了解大脑健康。
B2 noun /oʊˈbiː.di.əns/

Obedience

服从
Meaning
compliance with an order, request, or law; submission to authority
Example
Children should show obedience to their parents.
孩子们应该对父母表现出服从。
B1 noun /ˌek.spləˈneɪ.ʃən/

Explanation

解释; 阐明;
Meaning
a statement or account that makes something clear; clarification of meaning
Example
The teacher gave a detailed explanation of the complex mathematical concept.
老师详细解释了这个复杂的数学概念。
A2 verb /əˈpɒlədʒaɪz/

apologize

道歉
Meaning
to say sorry for something wrong you have done
Example
He apologized for being late to the meeting.
他因迟到而道歉。
A2 noun ˈsen.tərz

centers

中心
Meaning
The middle point of a circle or sphere, equidistant from every point on the circumference or surface; a place or group of buildings where a specified activity is concentrated.
Example
Centers drive regional development.
中心推动区域发展。
C2 noun /bɛl/

belle

美丽的女人
Meaning
A beautiful woman, especially the most attractive woman at a gathering.
Example
She was the belle of the ball that evening.
她是那个晚上舞会的美丽女士。
C1 noun /ˈves.tɪdʒ/

Vestige

痕迹
Meaning
a trace or remnant of something that is disappearing or no longer exists
Example
No vestige of the ancient city remains.
古老城市的痕迹已经不再存在。
B2 verb /sʌk/

suck

吸
Meaning
to draw something into the mouth by using the lips and tongue
Example
The baby began to suck her thumb.
婴儿开始吸吮她的拇指。
C1 adjective ˈdɔːn.tɪŋ

daunting

令人生畏或具有挑战性的
Meaning
Something that seems intimidating or challenging.
Example
The task seemed daunting, but she completed it successfully.
任务看起来令人害怕，但她成功地完成了它。
C2 noun /ˈsɛpəlkər/

sepulcher

墓室
Meaning
A small room or monument, cut in rock or built of stone, in which a dead person is buried.
Example
The ancient king was laid to rest in a grand sepulcher.
古代国王被安葬在一个宏伟的墓室中。
B2 adjective /ˈflʌfi/

fluffy

幸福
Meaning
soft, light, and airy in texture
Example
She baked a fluffy cake for the party.
当她收到奖项时，她无法隐藏自己的幸福。
C1 adjective /æmˈfɪb.i.əs/

Amphibious

两栖动物
Meaning
able to live both on land and in water; suitable for both land and water operations
Example
The amphibious vehicle can travel on both land and water.
两栖车能够在陆地和水中行驶。
B2 noun ˈlaɪf ɪkˌspek.tən.si

life expectancy

预期寿命
Meaning
The average period that a person may expect to live; the length of time for which something is expected to last or to continue being effective.
Example
Life expectancy depends on healthcare quality.
预期寿命取决于医疗保健质量。
B2 noun, verb /pɪə(r)/

peer

同级
Meaning
noun: a person of the same rank or status; verb: to look closely or with difficulty
Example
He tried to peer through the fog to see his peers on the other side.
他试图穿过雾气，看他的同伴在另一边。
B2 noun /ˈpred.ə.ses.ər/

Predecessor

前任
Meaning
a person who held a job or office before the current holder; something that came before another thing
Example
The new manager learned from his predecessor's mistakes.
新经理从他的前任的错误中学习。
C1 verb /səˈkʌm/

succumb

Meaning
To give in to pressure, temptation, or illness; to yield or fail to resist.
Example
He finally succumbed to his illness after a long struggle.
C1 noun /ˈtʃʌk.əl/

Chuckle

轻微的笑声
Meaning
a quiet or suppressed laugh; to laugh quietly or with amusement
Example
He gave a soft chuckle when he heard the funny joke.
他听到那个有趣的笑话时发出轻轻的笑声。
B1 verb /əˈdɔːr/

adore

崇拜
Meaning
to love deeply and respect highly
Example
She adores her little sister.
她非常爱她的小妹妹。
B2 noun /ˌriː.ɪnˈfɔːrs.mənt/

reinforcement

强化
Meaning
Strengthening or supporting something, especially behavior or learning.
Example
Positive reinforcement helps in learning.
积极的强化有助于学习。
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 adjective /ˈvækjuəs/

vacuous

空洞
Meaning
Having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence; mindless.
Example
She gave a vacuous smile during the serious discussion.
她在严肃的讨论中露出了空洞的笑容。
C1 verb /trəˈvɜːrs/

traverse

穿越
Meaning
To travel across or through something.
Example
They traversed the desert on camels.
他们骑着骆驼穿越沙漠。
C1 noun /krɛst/

crest

山顶
Meaning
the top of a hill, wave, or mountain; a symbol of identity
Example
The hikers reached the crest of the mountain at sunrise.
登山者在日出时达到了山顶。
A2 adverb /pəˈhæps/

Perhaps

也许; 可能
Meaning
possibly; maybe; used to express uncertainty or make a suggestion
Example
Perhaps we should call before visiting to make sure they're home.
也许我们应该在访问之前先打个电话，以确保他们在家。
B1 adjective /rɪˈdɪk.jə.ləs/

Ridiculous

荒谬的; 可笑的; 愚蠢的
Meaning
extremely silly or unreasonable; deserving or causing laughter
Example
The idea of building a house without tools is ridiculous.
没有工具建房子的想法是荒谬的。
B2 noun /ˈbɒtəni/

botany

植物学
Meaning
the scientific study of plants
Example
She is studying botany at the university.
她在大学里学习植物学。
C2 noun /ˈmɛtrəˌnoʊm/

metronome

节拍器
Meaning
A device that produces regular ticks or beats to help musicians maintain tempo.
Example
She practiced the piano with a metronome to keep steady timing.
她用节拍器练习钢琴，以保持稳定的节奏。
C2 adjective /hɛkˈsæŋɡjələr/

hexangular

六角形的
Meaning
Having six angles or corners.
Example
The artist designed a hexangular frame for the mirror.
艺术家为镜子设计了一个六角形的框架。
C1 adjective /təˈren.ʃəl/

Torrential

倾盆大雨; 极其强烈的降雨
Meaning
falling rapidly in copious streams; extremely heavy rainfall
Example
The torrential rain flooded the streets within hours.
倾盆大雨在几个小时内淹没了街道。
C2 verb /ɪmˈpeɪl/

impale

刺穿
Meaning
to pierce or fix something with a sharp object
Example
The knight was impaled by the enemy’s spear.
骑士被敌人的长矛刺穿。
C1 adjective /ˈdeɪnti/

dainty

精致而美丽
Meaning
Delicately small, pretty, and often considered elegant.
Example
She wore a dainty necklace made of pearls.
她戴着一条由珍珠做的精致项链。
C1 verb /proʊˈtruːd/

protrude

突出
Meaning
To stick out or extend beyond a surface.
Example
A nail was protruding from the wooden board.
一根钉子从木板中突出出来。
B2 noun /ˈkɒpə/

copper

铜
Meaning
a reddish-brown metal used for electrical wiring, coins, and more
Example
Copper is a good conductor of electricity.
铜是良好的电力导体。
C1 verb /spɜːrn/

spurn

蔑视地拒绝
Meaning
To reject something or someone with disdain or contempt.
Example
She spurned his offer of help.
她以蔑视的态度拒绝了他的帮助提议。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈθɪŋkəbl/

Unthinkable

难以想象的
Meaning
impossible to conceive or imagine; beyond belief or consideration
Example
It was unthinkable that such a tragedy could happen in our peaceful town.
在我们和平的小镇上发生这样一场悲剧，简直是难以想象的。
B1 noun /slaɪd/

Slide

滑梯
Meaning
a smooth surface for sliding down; a piece of playground equipment
Example
The children enjoyed playing on the slide at the park.
孩子们在公园的滑梯上玩得很开心。
B2 verb /drɪp/

drip

滴落
Meaning
to fall or let fall in drops
Example
Water was dripping from the broken pipe.
水从破裂的管道中滴下来。
B2 verb /dɪsˈkɑːrd/

discard

丢弃
Meaning
to throw away something that is no longer needed
Example
She decided to discard the old clothes.
她决定丢弃旧衣服。
C1 noun /əˈstuːt.nəs/

astuteness

机智
Meaning
The ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.
Example
His astuteness helped in negotiations.
他的机智在谈判中起到了帮助作用。
C2 noun /ˈkɒnk.leɪv/

conclave

秘密会议
Meaning
a private meeting, especially a secret or important one
Example
The leaders met in a secret conclave to discuss the strategy.
领导们在一个秘密的集会上讨论战略。
C2 noun /ˈpriːsɛpt/

precept

教条
Meaning
A general rule intended to regulate behavior or thought.
Example
Honesty is a fundamental precept in all religions.
诚实是所有宗教中的一个基本教条。
B2 noun pəˈspek.tɪvz

perspectives

观点
Meaning
A particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view.
Example
New perspectives enhance understanding.
新的观点促进理解。
C2 noun /juː/

Ewe

母羊
Meaning
a female sheep
Example
The ewe gave birth to twin lambs.
母羊生下了双胞胎羔羊。
B1 noun /kræft/

craft

技能，工艺，手工艺
Meaning
an activity involving skill in making things by hand; a trade or occupation
Example
She has mastered the craft of pottery.
她精通陶艺的工艺。
B2 noun /ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒi/

anthropology

人类学
Meaning
the scientific study of humans, their societies, cultures, and development
Example
She decided to major in anthropology at university.
她决定在大学主修人类学。
B2 noun /dɔːn/

Dawn

黎明
Meaning
the first appearance of light in the sky before sunrise; the beginning or start of something
Example
The fishermen set out to sea before dawn to catch the morning tide.
渔民们在黎明前出海，赶上早潮。
B2 noun ˈəʊ.və.hed

overhead

管理费用
Meaning
Ongoing business expenses not directly attributable to creating a product or service.
Example
The company reduced its overhead to increase profits.
公司减少了管理费用以增加利润。
C1 noun /ˈʌp.rɔːr/

Uproar

骚动; 喧嚣; 混乱
Meaning
a loud and emotional noise or disturbance; public outcry
Example
The announcement caused an uproar among the students.
公告在学生中引起了骚动。
C2 verb /ɪkˈspʌndʒ/

expunge

擦除
Meaning
To erase or remove completely, often something unwanted.
Example
He managed to expunge the embarrassing memory from his mind.
他设法把尴尬的记忆从脑海中抹去。