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C1 adjective /dɪˈpreɪvd/

depraved

堕落的
Meaning
morally corrupt or wicked
Example
The film depicts the life of a depraved criminal.
这部电影描述了一个堕落罪犯的生活。
A2 noun /ˈpɑːrkɪŋ/

parking

停车场
Meaning
the action or practice of leaving a vehicle in a particular place for a period of time
Example
There was no available parking near the restaurant.
餐厅附近没有空停车位。
B1 verb /ˈɒpəreɪt/

operate

操作
Meaning
to function; to control or manage; to perform surgery
Example
The surgeon will operate on the patient tomorrow.
外科医生明天将为病人做手术。
A1 adverb /ɔːf/

off

关
Meaning
away from a place, position, or time; not functioning
Example
He turned off the light before leaving the room.
他在离开房间之前关掉了灯。
C1 adjective /ˈmjuːtɪd/

muted

柔和的
Meaning
softened in sound, color, or effect; subdued
Example
The room was painted in muted shades of blue and grey.
房间用蓝色和灰色的柔和色调粉刷。
B1 noun /nest/

Nest

鸟巢
Meaning
a structure built by birds to lay eggs and shelter their young
Example
The bird built a nest in the tree.
鸟儿在树上建了一个鸟巢。
A1 adjective /ˈwʌndərfəl/

wonderful

美妙
Meaning
extremely good or impressive
Example
She had a wonderful time at the party.
她在派对上度过了一个美妙的时光。
C2 verb /ˈwɔːbəl/

warble

用颤抖的声音或发出颤音唱歌或吹口哨
Meaning
To sing or whistle with a quavering voice or with trills.
Example
The bird warbled a sweet tune in the morning.
那只鸟在早上用甜美的旋律歌唱。
B1 verb /siːk/

seek

寻找
Meaning
to try to find or obtain something; to attempt or desire to achieve
Example
He decided to seek advice from his mentor.
他决定向他的导师寻求建议。
A2 adjective /ˈkɒm.ən/

common

共同
Meaning
occurring frequently or widely; shared by all
Example
It is common to see traffic in the city during rush hour.
在高峰时间看到城市里的交通是很常见的。
C1 verb /ˈlɛvi/

levy

征收
Meaning
To impose or collect, especially a tax or fine.
Example
The government decided to levy a new tax on luxury goods.
政府决定对奢侈品征收新税。
B2 noun /ˌtɜːrməˈnɑːlədʒi/

terminology

术语
Meaning
the set of technical or special words used in a particular subject
Example
Medical terminology can be difficult for new students to understand.
医学术语可能对新学生来说很难理解。
C1 noun /ˌræʃəˈnæl/

rationale

基本原因
Meaning
the underlying reason or explanation for something
Example
The rationale behind his decision was clearly explained.
他决定背后的理由被清楚地解释了。
C1 noun /juːnəˈnɪməti/

Unanimity

一致性
Meaning
complete agreement among all members of a group
Example
The committee reached unanimity on the new policy.
委员会在新政策上达成了一致意见。
C2 adjective /ˈɪrˌsplɪtɪŋ/

earsplitting

震耳欲聋
Meaning
extremely loud or piercing sound
Example
The earsplitting noise of the fire alarm startled everyone.
火灾警报的震耳欲聋的声音让每个人都吓了一跳。
C1 adjective ˈvɪdʒ.ɪ.lənt

vigilant

警觉
Meaning
Keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties; alert and watchful.
Example
The guards remained vigilant throughout the night.
警卫整晚保持警觉。
B1 noun /ˈpoʊ.lər beər/

Polar Bear

北极熊
Meaning
a large white bear that lives in the Arctic regions
Example
The polar bear swims in the icy Arctic waters.
北极熊在寒冷的北极水域游泳。
C2 noun /ɪnˈvɛktɪv/

invective

侮辱性语言
Meaning
Insulting, abusive, or highly critical language.
Example
The politician’s speech was filled with invective against his opponents.
政治家的演讲充满了对对手的侮辱性语言。
A2 noun /ˈtʃer.i/

Cherry

樱桃
Meaning
a small round red or black fruit with a hard seed inside
Example
She picked fresh cherries from the tree in her garden.
她从花园的树上摘下了新鲜的樱桃。
C1 noun/verb /fliːs/

fleece

Meaning
The woolly covering of a sheep; as a verb, to swindle or cheat someone.
Example
The farmer sheared the sheep’s fleece carefully.
B2 verb /ˈbjuːtɪfaɪ/

beautify

美化
Meaning
to make something more beautiful or attractive
Example
The city plans to beautify the old park with trees and lights.
这座城市计划用树木和灯光美化旧公园。
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。
B1 noun /ˈwiːltʃeər/

wheelchair

轮椅
Meaning
a chair with wheels, used by people who cannot walk easily or at all
Example
The hospital provided a wheelchair for the injured patient.
医院为受伤的病人提供了轮椅。
B1 adjective /ˌælfəˈbɛtɪkəl/

alphabetical

字母顺序的
Meaning
Arranged in the order of the letters of the alphabet.
Example
The names were listed in alphabetical order.
名字按字母顺序排列。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈɡɑː.dɪd/

Unguarded

不设防的
Meaning
not protected or defended; careless about revealing private thoughts or information
Example
In an unguarded moment, she revealed her true feelings about the project.
在一个不设防的时刻，她揭示了她对这个项目的真实感受。
C1 adjective /ˈspɑːrtn/

spartan

斯巴达式
Meaning
showing simplicity and lack of luxury; austere
Example
He lived in a spartan room with just a bed and a chair.
他住在一个斯巴达式的房间里，只有一张床和一把椅子。
A2 noun /dɪˈsɪʒ.ən/

Decision

决定
Meaning
a conclusion or resolution reached after consideration; the action of deciding
Example
Making the right decision required careful analysis of all available options.
做出正确的决定需要对所有可用选项进行仔细分析。
B2 adjective /pælɛˈstɪnɪən/

palestinian

巴勒斯坦的
Meaning
relating to Palestine or its people
Example
The Palestinian people have a rich cultural heritage.
巴勒斯坦人民拥有丰富的文化遗产。
C2 noun /ˈdɛskænt/

descant

附加旋律
Meaning
An additional melody or counterpoint sung or played above the main melody.
Example
The choir added a beautiful descant to the hymn.
合唱团为赞美诗添加了一段美丽的附加旋律。
B2 noun /həˈraɪ.zən/

horizon

地平线
Meaning
the line where the earth seems to meet the sky; the limit of one's knowledge, experience, or interest
Example
The sun disappeared below the horizon.
太阳消失在地平线下。
C1 noun, verb /slɜːr/

slur

侮辱 / 轻蔑的评论
Meaning
An insulting remark or suggestion; or to speak indistinctly.
Example
He made a slur against her character.
他对她的品格做出了侮辱性的评论。
A2 noun /ˈdɪkʃəˌnɛri/

dictionary

字典
Meaning
A reference book or electronic resource containing words, usually arranged alphabetically, with information about their meanings, pronunciations, etymologies, and usage.
Example
I looked up the word in the dictionary to understand its meaning.
我在字典里查了这个词的意思。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈdɪf.ər.ənt/

indifferent

冷漠
Meaning
having no particular interest or concern; not caring one way or another
Example
She was indifferent to the outcome of the match.
她对比赛的结果漠不关心。
B2 noun /ˈmænʃən/

mansion

幸福
Meaning
a large, impressive house
Example
The billionaire lives in a luxurious mansion overlooking the ocean.
她无法掩饰收到奖项时的幸福感。
B2 noun ˈænsɛstərz

Ancestors

祖先
Meaning
A person from whom one is descended; a forefather.
Example
The family tree shows the names of all ancestors.
家谱显示所有祖先的名字。
C1 noun /ˈdʒet.i/

Jetty

码头
Meaning
a landing stage or small pier at which boats can dock or be moored
Example
The fishing boats were tied up at the wooden jetty near the harbor.
渔船停靠在靠近港口的木质码头。
B2 noun /ˈwel.feər/

Welfare

福利; 健康; 幸福
Meaning
the health, happiness, and fortunes of a person or group; care and support
Example
The government is responsible for the welfare of its citizens.
政府负责公民的福利。
C2 noun /ˈæp.ɪˌkʌl.tʃər/

apiculture

养蜂
Meaning
The practice of keeping and raising bees for honey and other products.
Example
Apiculture plays a vital role in agriculture by supporting pollination.
养蜂在农业中起着至关重要的作用，支持授粉。
C2 adjective /pjuːˈtrɛsənt/

putrescent

腐烂的
Meaning
undergoing the process of decay; rotting
Example
The putrescent odor made everyone leave the room.
腐烂的气味让所有人都离开了房间。
C1 adverb /ˈvaɪtəli/

vitally

至关重要地
Meaning
in an extremely important or essential way; in a manner relating to life or vitality
Example
Access to clean water is vitally important for public health.
获得清洁的水对公共健康至关重要。
B2 adverb /ˈred.ɪ.li/

Readily

乐意地; 容易地; 毫不犹豫
Meaning
willingly; easily; without hesitation
Example
She readily agreed to help with the project.
她乐意地同意帮助项目。
A2 noun /ˈwɔː.tər.mel.ən/

Watermelon

西瓜
Meaning
a large round fruit with a hard green skin and sweet red flesh with black seeds
Example
I bought a fresh watermelon from the market for the summer picnic.
我从市场买了一个新鲜的西瓜，准备去夏季野餐。
C1 adjective /rɪˈvɜː.sə.bəl/

Reversible

可逆的
Meaning
able to be turned the other way around; able to be undone or changed back
Example
This jacket is reversible and can be worn on both sides.
这件夹克是可翻面的，可以正反两面穿着。
C2 verb /ˈpɛkjʊˌleɪt/

peculate

贪污
Meaning
To embezzle or steal money, especially public funds.
Example
The corrupt official was found guilty of peculating government funds.
腐败的官员被判定为盗用政府资金。
B1 noun /ˌkɒmbɪˈneɪʃən/

combination

组合 / 混合
Meaning
The act of joining or mixing two or more things together.
Example
This dish is a perfect combination of sweet and spicy flavors.
这道菜是甜味和辛辣味的完美组合。
C1 noun /ˈmaɪkrəʊˌklaɪmæt/

microclimate

微气候
Meaning
The climate of a small, specific area that may differ from the general climate of the surrounding region, often influenced by local factors like terrain, vegetation, or buildings.
Example
A microclimate can have a significant impact on plant growth.
微气候可能对植物的生长产生重要影响。
C1 noun /ˈkɒnsəl/

consul

领事 / 大使
Meaning
an official appointed by a government to live in a foreign city and protect its citizens and interests there
Example
The consul assisted travelers who lost their passports.
领事帮助了那些丢失护照的旅行者。
B1 verb /sɪˈlekt/

select

选择
Meaning
to choose from a number of alternatives; to pick out
Example
Please select your favorite color.
请选择您喜欢的颜色。
C1 verb /ˈstɪntɪŋ/

stinting

吝啬地给
Meaning
to supply sparingly or with restrictions
Example
He never stinting his efforts to help the poor.
他从不吝啬自己的努力来帮助穷人。
C2 adjective /ˈtɪd.li/

Tiddley

微醉; 小或微小
Meaning
slightly drunk; small or tiny
Example
After a few drinks, he felt a bit tiddley.
喝了几杯后，他觉得有点儿tiddli。
C1 adverb /ˌðɛrəˈbaʊt/

thereabout

大约
Meaning
Approximately or around that place, amount, or time.
Example
The repairs will cost five hundred dollars or thereabout.
修理费用大约五百美元。
C1 noun /noʊm/

gnome

地精
Meaning
a small mythical creature, often depicted as a bearded man living underground; also a figurine used in gardens
Example
The garden was decorated with a gnome statue.
花园里摆放着一个地精雕像。
C1 noun ˈsæŋktɪti

sanctity

神圣
Meaning
The state or quality of being holy, sacred, or saintly; ultimate importance.
Example
The sanctity of life should never be compromised.
生命的神圣性永远不应被妥协。
C1 noun /ˈɛf.ɪ.kə.si/

efficacy

效能
Meaning
The ability to produce a desired or intended result; effectiveness.
Example
The efficacy of the vaccine has been proven in trials.
疫苗的效能在试验中得到了证明。
B1 adjective /ˈsɔːlti/

Salty

咸的
Meaning
having the taste of salt; containing salt; tasting of seawater
Example
The salty ocean water made her thirsty.
咸海水让她口渴。
A2 noun /ɡeɪt/

gate

幸福
Meaning
A movable barrier that opens and closes to allow or prevent entry through an opening.
Example
She closed the gate behind her as she left the garden.
当她收到奖项时，她无法隐藏自己的幸福。
B1 adjective /əˈtætʃt/

attached

附加的
Meaning
joined or fastened to something; emotionally connected or fond of someone or something
Example
The file is attached to the email.
文件已附加在电子邮件中。
A2 noun /ˈlaɪ.ən/

Lion

狮子
Meaning
a large tawny-colored cat that lives in prides, found in Africa and northwestern India
Example
The lion roared loudly in the savanna.
狮子在大草原上大声咆哮。
B2 adjective /ˈprɪm.ɪ.tɪv/

Primitive

原始的; 基础的; 粗糙的; 未开发的; 简单的
Meaning
ancient; basic; crude; undeveloped; simple
Example
The tribe still uses primitive tools for hunting and farming.
部落仍然使用原始工具进行狩猎和耕种。
B1 adjective /ˈsoʊ kɔːld/

so-called

Meaning
referred to as or known by a particular name or title, often misleadingly
Example
The so-called expert couldn't answer the question.
B2 noun prɛsˈtiːʒ

prestige

声望
Meaning
Widespread respect and admiration felt for someone or something on the basis of a perception of their achievements or quality.
Example
The university has gained international prestige for its research.
这所大学因其研究而获得了国际声誉。
C1 adjective /ˌpæn.əˈmer.ɪ.kən/

Pan-American

泛美洲的
Meaning
relating to all the countries of North, Central, and South America
Example
The Pan-American Games bring together athletes from across the continent.
泛美洲运动会将整个大陆的运动员汇聚在一起。
C2 noun /koʊˈædʒətər/

coadjutor

助手
Meaning
a person who helps or assists another, especially in a religious or official capacity
Example
The bishop appointed a coadjutor to assist him with his duties.
主教任命了一位助手来协助他完成职责。
C1 noun /ˈdʊr.i.ən/

Durian

榴莲
Meaning
a large spiky tropical fruit known for its strong smell and creamy custard-like flesh
Example
Durian is known as the king of fruits in Southeast Asia despite its pungent odor.
榴莲在东南亚被誉为水果之王，尽管它散发着强烈的气味。
B2 verb /ˈrɛnəˌveɪt/

renovate

翻新
Meaning
to restore something old to a good state or to improve it
Example
They decided to renovate the old house before moving in.
他们决定在搬进之前修复旧房子。
C1 noun /ˈfjuː.də.lɪ.zəm/

feudalism

封建主义
Meaning
the social system in medieval Europe in which people worked and fought for nobles who gave them protection and land in return
Example
Feudalism shaped the political structure of medieval Europe.
封建主义塑造了中世纪欧洲的政治结构。
C2 noun /prəˈtɛktərət/

protectorate

保护国
Meaning
A state that is controlled and protected by another.
Example
The small country became a protectorate of the empire.
这个小国成为了帝国的保护国。
C1 noun fɔːlt ˈtɒl.ər.əns

fault-tolerance

容错性
Meaning
The ability of a system to continue operating properly in the event of the failure of some of its components.
Example
Fault-tolerance ensures dependable systems.
容错性确保了可靠的系统。
C2 noun /ˈɑːrbɪtər/

arbiter

仲裁者
Meaning
a person who has the authority to settle a dispute or decide an issue
Example
The principal acted as the arbiter in the conflict between the students.
校长在学生之间的冲突中充当了仲裁者。
B1 verb /dɪɡ/

dig

挖掘
Meaning
to break up and move earth with a tool or machine, or with hands, paws, etc.
Example
They decided to dig a hole for the new tree.
他们决定为新树挖一个洞。
C2 noun /ˈsaɪ.ə.lɪz.əm/

sciolism

表面知识的假装
Meaning
pretentious show of superficial knowledge
Example
His speech was full of sciolism, impressing no one.
他的演讲充满了赛奥利主义，没有打动任何人。
C2 noun /lʌɡˈʒʊəriəns/

luxuriance

奢华
Meaning
abundant growth, richness, or elegance
Example
The garden was filled with the luxuriance of tropical plants.
花园里充满了热带植物的奢华。
C2 verb /ˌmɛtəˈmɔrfoʊz/

metamorphose

变形
Meaning
To change in form, structure, or substance; to transform completely.
Example
The caterpillar metamorphosed into a butterfly.
毛毛虫变形成蝴蝶。
B2 noun ˈvɜː.tʃu.əl ˈklɑːs.ruːmz

virtual classrooms

虚拟教室
Meaning
An online learning environment where teachers and students interact via digital platforms.
Example
Virtual classrooms enable remote learning for students worldwide.
虚拟教室为全球学生提供远程学习的机会。
C1 verb /hɔːrd/

hoard

囤积
Meaning
to accumulate and hide away a large supply of something, often secretly
Example
During the crisis, many people began to hoard food and water.
在危机期间，许多人开始囤积食物和水。
A1 adverb /ˈver.i/

Very

非常; 极其; 十分
Meaning
to a high degree; extremely; greatly
Example
She is very intelligent and works very hard.
她非常聪明，工作非常努力。
C2 noun /kəmˈpɒz.ɪ.tər/

Compositor

作曲家
Meaning
a person who arranges type for printing or creates musical compositions
Example
The compositor carefully arranged the text for the newspaper.
作曲家仔细地安排了报纸的文本。
C1 verb ɔːɡˈmɛntɪŋ

augmenting

增加
Meaning
Increasing; making something greater in size, number, or degree
Example
Life expectancy is augmenting with advancements in healthcare.
随着医疗保健的进步，预期寿命正在增加。
C1 noun /ədˈhɪə.rəns/

adherence

遵守
Meaning
The practice of following or keeping to a rule, standard, or belief.
Example
Adherence to rules is crucial in any organization.
遵守规则在任何组织中都至关重要。
B1 adverb /ˈbriːf.li/

Briefly

简要地
Meaning
in a short and clear way; for a short time
Example
Please explain the problem briefly.
请简要解释问题。
A2 abbreviation /iː ˈdʒiː/

e.g.

例如
Meaning
For example (from Latin 'exempli gratia').
Example
You should eat more fruits, e.g., apples and bananas.
你应该多吃水果，例如苹果和香蕉。
C2 noun /ˈneɪvəri/

knavery

欺诈
Meaning
dishonest or deceitful behavior; trickery
Example
The politician’s knavery was exposed by the media.
政治家的欺诈被媒体揭露了。
B2 noun ˌreɪdɪˈeɪʃən

radiation

辐射
Meaning
The emission of energy as electromagnetic waves or as moving subatomic particles.
Example
Radiation from the sun can be harmful without protection.
太阳的辐射没有保护可能是有害的。
C2 noun /ˈfjʊr.ʌŋ.kəl/

Furuncle

脓肿; 坑;
Meaning
a painful pus-filled bump under the skin caused by infected, inflamed hair follicles
Example
The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the painful furuncle on his neck.
医生开了抗生素来治疗他脖子上疼痛的脓肿。
B1 noun /ˈsʌb.stəns/

Substance

物质
Meaning
a particular kind of matter with uniform properties; the essential nature of something; material or content
Example
The scientist analyzed the unknown substance in the laboratory.
科学家在实验室分析了未知物质。
C2 adverb /ˌɪnəzˈmʌtʃ/

inasmuch

鉴于
Meaning
To the extent that; considering that.
Example
Inasmuch as you are their teacher, you should guide them carefully.
鉴于你是他们的老师，你应该小心地指导他们。
C1 noun /krʌst/

crust

外壳
Meaning
the hard outer surface of something, especially bread or the Earth's outer layer
Example
He cut off the crust of the bread before eating.
他在吃之前切去了面包的外壳。
B1 noun /əkˈsɛptəns/

acceptance

接受
Meaning
the act of agreeing to receive or undertake something offered
Example
Her acceptance of the award was met with applause.
她接受奖项时，掌声四起。
B1 noun ɪmˈpruːv.mənts

improvements

改善
Meaning
The action of making or becoming better; an instance of something becoming or being made better.
Example
Continuous improvements increase productivity.
持续的改善提高了生产力。
B2 adjective ˈɪn.tɪ.ɡreɪ.tɪd

integrated

集成
Meaning
Combining or coordinating separate elements so as to provide a harmonious, interrelated whole.
Example
Integrated systems optimize efficiency.
集成系统优化效率。
C1 adjective /ˈʃɑːdi/

shoddy

劣质
Meaning
badly made or done; of poor quality
Example
The contractor did a shoddy job on the repairs.
承包商在修理工作中做了劣质的工作。
C1 verb /skrɔːl/

scrawl

匆忙地写
Meaning
to write or draw something quickly and carelessly, making it hard to read
Example
He scrawled his signature at the bottom of the page.
他在页面底部匆忙签上了自己的名字。
C1 verb /ɪkˈskriːt/

excrete

排泄
Meaning
to eliminate waste matter from the body
Example
Humans excrete carbon dioxide through breathing.
人类通过呼吸排出二氧化碳。
B1 adjective /rɪˈmoʊt/

remote

远程
Meaning
Situated far from the main centers of population; distant.
Example
They stayed in a remote village during their trip.
他们在旅行期间住在一个偏远的村庄。
C2 noun /ˈmuːn.biːm/

moonbeam

月光
Meaning
A ray of light from the moon.
Example
A moonbeam lit up the quiet forest clearing.
一束月光照亮了安静的森林空地。
C2 adjective /ˈdʌktaɪl/

ductile

延展性强
Meaning
capable of being stretched into a thin wire without breaking; easily influenced
Example
Gold is a very ductile metal.
黄金是一种非常延展的金属。
C1 verb /ˈbrændɪʃ/

brandish

挥舞
Meaning
to wave or flourish something, especially a weapon, in a threatening or showy way
Example
He brandished a sword to scare off the intruders.
他挥舞着剑把入侵者吓走了。
B1 noun /ˈeə.rə.pleɪn/

Aeroplane

飞机
Meaning
a powered flying vehicle with fixed wings and a weight greater than that of the air it displaces
Example
The aeroplane took off smoothly from the airport runway.
飞机从机场跑道平稳起飞。
B2 adjective /ˈʃæb.i/

Shabby

破旧的; 状况差的; 显示磨损迹象的; 不公平或残忍的
Meaning
worn out; in poor condition; showing signs of wear; unfair or mean
Example
His shabby clothes showed that he had been traveling for days.
他的破旧衣服显示他已经旅行了几天。
B2 adjective /dɪˈraɪvd/

derived

衍生的
Meaning
Developed or obtained from something else; not original.
Example
The word is derived from Latin.
这个词来源于拉丁语。
B1 noun /ˈtæblət/

tablet

Meaning
a small flat computer or a small solid dose of medicine
Example
She took a tablet to relieve her headache.
B2 noun /dɪˈstɪŋk.ʃən/

Distinction

优异; 卓越; 荣誉
Meaning
a difference or contrast between similar things; excellence that sets someone apart; honor or recognition
Example
She graduated with distinction, earning the highest honors in her class.
她以优异的成绩毕业，获得了班级最高荣誉。
B2 adjective /stəˈtɪstɪkəl/

statistical

统计的
Meaning
relating to the use or analysis of numerical data
Example
The report provides statistical data about population growth.
报告提供了有关人口增长的统计数据。
C1 adjective /ˈpruː.dənt/

Prudent

谨慎的; 小心的; 明智的;
Meaning
wise; careful; cautious;
Example
It's prudent to save money for the future.
为未来存钱是明智的做法。
B2 noun /ˈflɒrɪst/

florist

花店老板
Meaning
A person who sells and arranges flowers.
Example
We bought a bouquet from the local florist.
我们在当地的花店买了一个花束。
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。
C2 noun /troʊp/

trope

文学陈词滥调
Meaning
A common or overused theme, idea, or device in literature, film, or speech.
Example
The film avoided the usual superhero tropes.
这部电影避免了常见的超级英雄陈词滥调。
B2 adjective /ˈærəɡənt/

Arrogant

傲慢; 自大
Meaning
having an exaggerated sense of one's importance; proud
Example
His arrogant behavior made him very unpopular.
他傲慢的行为让他变得非常不受欢迎。
B2 noun prəˈtæɡənɪst

protagonist

主角
Meaning
The leading character or one of the major characters in a drama, movie, novel, or other fictional text.
Example
Charles Darnay is one of the protagonists of the story.
查尔斯·达尔内是故事中的主角之一。
C2 adjective /beɪˈkoʊniən/

baconian

贝科尼安
Meaning
Relating to the philosopher Francis Bacon or his method of scientific reasoning.
Example
The researcher followed a Baconian approach to observation and experimentation.
研究人员遵循了一种贝科尼安的方法来进行观察和实验。
B2 noun /ˈkʌmbæk/

comeback

东山再起
Meaning
A return to a former status or success after a period of decline.
Example
The singer made a remarkable comeback after years of silence.
歌手在沉默多年后取得了显著的东山再起。
C1 noun /ˈmeɪhɛm/

mayhem

混乱
Meaning
Violent or extreme disorder; chaos and destruction.
Example
The protest turned into mayhem when the crowd clashed with the police.
当抗议者与警方发生冲突时，抗议活动变成了混乱。
C2 adjective /ɛkˈstrɪnzɪk/

extrinsic

外在
Meaning
Not part of the essential nature of someone or something; coming from outside.
Example
His motivation was largely extrinsic, driven by rewards and recognition.
他的动力主要是外在的，受到奖励和认可的驱动。
B1 verb /ˈdekəreɪt/

decorate

装饰
Meaning
to make something look more attractive by adding ornaments
Example
We will decorate the room for the party.
我们将为派对装饰房间。
C2 verb /ˈɪməleɪt/

immolate

自焚
Meaning
To kill or sacrifice, especially by burning.
Example
The protesters threatened to immolate themselves in front of the building.
抗议者威胁要在建筑物前自焚。
C1 noun /ˈpræɡ.mə.tɪ.zəm/

pragmatism

实践主义
Meaning
A practical approach to problems and affairs; dealing with things sensibly and realistically.
Example
His pragmatism helped solve the financial crisis.
他的实践主义帮助解决了金融危机。
C2 noun /ˈpɑːdreɪ/

padre

神父
Meaning
A title for a priest, especially in the Roman Catholic Church; also used informally for 'father'.
Example
The soldiers attended mass led by the padre.
士兵们参加了由神父主持的弥撒。
B2 verb /həˈræs/

harass

骚扰
Meaning
to persistently annoy or torment someone
Example
The employees complained that their boss harassed them.
员工抱怨他们的老板骚扰了他们
C1 verb /ˈfɛdərət/

federate

联合
Meaning
to unite in a league or federation; to form an alliance
Example
Several states federated to create a stronger union.
几个州联合起来创造了一个更强大的联盟。
B2 noun /ˈliːtər/

litre

升
Meaning
a metric unit of volume equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters; commonly used to measure liquids
Example
She bought a litre of milk from the shop.
她从商店买了一升牛奶。
C1 adjective /ˈtʃɛk.ərd/

checkered

方格纹
Meaning
Having a pattern of alternating squares of different colors; also describing a past full of ups and downs or varied experiences.
Example
He had a checkered career with many highs and lows.
他有一个方格纹的职业生涯，充满了起伏。