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C1 adjective /dɪˈmɪnjətɪv/

diminutive

极小的
Meaning
extremely or unusually small
Example
Despite his diminutive size, he was a powerful leader.
尽管他的体型极小，他仍然是一个强大的领导者。
C1 noun /stæɡˈneɪ.ʃən/

stagnation

停滞
Meaning
A state of inactivity or lack of growth, especially in an economy.
Example
High unemployment led to economic stagnation.
高失业率导致了经济停滞。
C1 adjective /dɪˈstrɔːt/

distraught

心烦意乱
Meaning
extremely upset and anxious, often to the point of being unable to think clearly
Example
She was distraught after losing her pet.
她在失去宠物后非常心烦意乱。
C1 verb /ʃraʊd/

shroud

覆盖
Meaning
to cover or hide; to wrap in cloth
Example
The mountain peak was shrouded in mist.
山顶被雾气笼罩。
C1 noun /djuːn/

dune

沙丘
Meaning
A hill or ridge of sand formed by the wind, usually found in deserts or near beaches.
Example
The children played on the sand dune by the beach.
孩子们在海滩旁的沙丘上玩耍。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrsəm/

foursome

四人组
Meaning
a group of four people or things, especially in games or social activities
Example
The foursome enjoyed a game of golf together.
四人组一起享受了一场高尔夫比赛。
C1 noun dɪˈtɜː.mɪ.nənt

determinant

决定性因素
Meaning
A factor that decisively affects the nature or outcome of something.
Example
Education is a key determinant of success.
教育是成功的一个关键决定性因素。
C1 verb /priːˈɒkjʊpaɪ/

preoccupy

使专心
Meaning
To dominate or engross the mind of someone to the exclusion of other thoughts.
Example
Worries about the future preoccupy him constantly.
担忧未来的问题让他始终处于忙碌状态。
C1 noun /sleɪ/

sleigh

雪橇
Meaning
A vehicle pulled by horses or reindeer over snow or ice.
Example
Children were excited to ride in the sleigh through the snowy village.
孩子们兴奋地在雪地小村庄里骑上雪橇。
C1 verb /dʒəʊlt/

jolt

震动
Meaning
to push or shake someone or something abruptly and roughly
Example
The sudden stop jolted all the passengers forward.
突然停车把所有乘客都推到了前面。
C1 phrase lɪˈdʒɪt.ɪ.mət sɛlf dɪˈfens

legitimate self-defense

合法自卫
Meaning
Lawful protection of oneself from harm or attack.
Example
The country claimed it was legitimate self-defense.
该国声称这是合法自卫。
C1 adjective /ˈʃɪvəlrəs/

chivalrous

骑士风范
Meaning
Behaving in a courteous, gallant, and honorable way, especially toward women.
Example
He was chivalrous, always opening doors for others.
他是骑士风范，总是为他人开门。
C1 adjective /ˈʃɪp.ʃeɪp/

Shipshape

井井有条的; 组织良好的; 状况良好的
Meaning
neat and tidy; in good order; well-organized
Example
Everything was shipshape before the inspection.
在检查之前，一切都很完美。
C1 noun /əˈbɪs/

abyss

深渊
Meaning
a deep, immeasurable space, chasm, or void; something seemingly without end
Example
The climbers looked down into the dark abyss below.
攀登者看着下面的黑暗深渊。
C1 adjective /ˈfruː.ɡəl/

Frugal

节俭; 经济
Meaning
economical; thrifty;
Example
She is very frugal and saves money by buying only necessary items.
她非常节俭，通过只购买必要的物品来节省钱。
C1 verb /ˈsmʌðər/

smother

窒息 / 扑灭
Meaning
to kill someone by covering their nose and mouth to prevent breathing; to cover something completely; to overwhelm with excessive attention or affection
Example
She smothered the fire with a blanket.
她用毯子把火扑灭了。
C1 noun ˌmɑːr.dʒɪ.nəl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

marginalization

边缘化
Meaning
The treatment of a person, group, or concept as insignificant or peripheral.
Example
Economic policies should address the marginalization of the poor.
经济政策应解决贫困者的边缘化问题。
C1 adjective /məˈdʒen.tə/

Magenta

品红色
Meaning
a bright purplish-red color
Example
She wore a beautiful magenta dress to the party.
她穿了一件漂亮的品红色裙子去派对。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpæsɪv/

impassive

冷漠
Meaning
Not showing or feeling emotion; expressionless.
Example
Despite the shocking news, she remained impassive.
尽管有令人震惊的消息，她依然无动于衷。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsɪvəl/

Uncivil

不文明的; 粗鲁的;
Meaning
not polite or courteous; rude and discourteous in behavior
Example
His uncivil remarks during the meeting offended everyone present.
他在会议上的不文明言论冒犯了在场的每一个人。
C1 adjective /ˈriː.fleks/

Reflex

反射
Meaning
an action performed without conscious thought; relating to reflection
Example
The doctor tested her reflex response by tapping her knee.
医生通过轻轻敲打她的膝盖来测试她的反射反应。
C1 verb /əˈnʌl/

annul

取消
Meaning
to declare something legally invalid or cancel it
Example
The court decided to annul the marriage due to fraud.
法院决定因欺诈取消婚姻。
C1 noun /ˈkælkjʊləs/

calculus

微积分
Meaning
A branch of mathematics concerned with rates of change and accumulation; also a hard mineral deposit in the body such as on teeth.
Example
Calculus is essential for advanced studies in physics and engineering.
微积分是物理学和工程学高级研究的基础。
C1 noun /ˈmɒdɪfaɪər/

modifier

修饰语
Meaning
a word or element that changes, limits, or describes the meaning of another word; something that alters or adjusts
Example
In the phrase 'very cold', 'very' is a modifier of 'cold'.
在短语“very cold”中，“very”是“cold”的修饰语。
C1 noun pɔɪz

poise

自信与冷静
Meaning
Natural confidence and composure maintained under pressure.
Example
A good speaker maintains poise under pressure.
一个好的演讲者在压力下保持冷静。
C1 verb /daɪˈluːt/

dilute

稀释
Meaning
To make a liquid thinner or weaker by adding water or another solvent.
Example
You should dilute the juice with water before serving it to children.
你应该在给孩子们提供之前把果汁稀释一下。
C1 noun /ˈpɒpjʊlɪst/

populist

民粹主义领导人
Meaning
A politician or person who seeks to appeal to ordinary people who feel their concerns are ignored by elites.
Example
The populist leader promised to put the needs of common citizens first.
民粹主义领导人承诺将普通公民的需求放在首位。
C1 adjective /ˈfɔːrmətɪv/

formative

形成性的
Meaning
Having a lasting influence on a person's development or character.
Example
Childhood is often described as a formative stage in life.
童年常被描述为人生中的一个形成性阶段。
C1 noun /ˈæltoʊ/

alto

高音 (成人歌唱声部)
Meaning
the second highest adult singing voice, between soprano and tenor
Example
She sang the alto part in the choir beautifully.
她在合唱团中美妙地唱着高音部分。
C1 adjective /ˈtɒrɪd/

torrid

非常炎热和干燥；充满强烈情感或激情
Meaning
Very hot and dry; full of strong emotions or passion.
Example
The desert heat was torrid during the day.
沙漠的热量白天非常炎热。
C1 noun /noʊˈteɪʃən/

notation

符号系统
Meaning
A system of symbols or signs used to represent information, especially in mathematics or music.
Example
The teacher explained the notation used in the algebra equations.
老师解释了代数方程中使用的符号系统。
C1 adjective /ˈdaʊn.kæst/

downcast

Meaning
feeling sad, dejected, or with lowered eyes
Example
He looked downcast after hearing the bad news.
C1 verb /ˈməʊbɪlaɪz/

mobilize

动员
Meaning
to organize or prepare people or resources for action
Example
The leader worked hard to mobilize the community for the protest.
领导者努力动员社区参与抗议。
C1 adjective /tɛkˈtɑː.nɪk/

tectonic

构造的
Meaning
Relating to the structure of the earth's crust and the large-scale processes that take place within it.
Example
Tectonic movements cause earthquakes and mountain formation.
构造运动引起地震和山脉形成。
C1 noun /taɪˈreɪd/

tirade

长篇怒斥
Meaning
a long, angry, or critical speech
Example
The manager launched into a tirade about poor performance.
经理对糟糕的表现进行了长篇的愤怒演讲。
C1 noun /ˈbæs.ti.ən/

bastion

堡垒, 防御工事
Meaning
a stronghold or fortification; a place or institution strongly defending particular principles
Example
The castle stood as a bastion against enemy attacks.
这座城堡作为抵御敌人攻击的堡垒而屹立。
C1 adjective /ˌaɪdiəˈlɪstɪk/

Idealistic

理想主义的
Meaning
pursuing high principles or ideals; unrealistically optimistic
Example
She has an idealistic view of changing the world.
她对改变世界有着理想主义的看法。
C1 noun /ˈdɒktrɪn/

doctrine

教义
Meaning
A set of beliefs or principles held and taught by a religious, political, or other group.
Example
The church follows a strict doctrine on moral values.
教会遵循一项关于道德价值的严格教义。
C1 adjective /præɡˈmæt.ɪk/

pragmatic

务实
Meaning
Dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than idealistic considerations.
Example
He took a pragmatic approach to solving the financial crisis.
他采取了实用主义的方法来解决金融危机。
C1 adjective/noun /fəˈrɛns.ɪk/

forensic

应用于刑事或法律事务的科学分析
Meaning
Scientific analysis applied to criminal or legal matters
Example
Forensic experts analyze cybercrimes using advanced tools.
法医专家使用先进的工具分析网络犯罪。
C1 noun /ˈɛspiənɑːʒ/

espionage

间谍活动
Meaning
The practice of spying or using spies to gather secret information, usually for political or military purposes.
Example
The agent was arrested on charges of espionage against the state.
该特工因涉嫌间谍活动被逮捕。
C1 verb /mɔːrf/

morph

变形
Meaning
to change smoothly from one form, shape, or character into another
Example
The caterpillar will morph into a butterfly.
毛毛虫将变成一只蝴蝶。
C1 noun /ɪnˈfɜːrnoʊ/

inferno

火灾
Meaning
a large, intense fire that is dangerously out of control
Example
The building turned into an inferno within minutes.
这座建筑在几分钟内变成了火灾。
C1 noun ˌræʃ.ən.əl.ɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

rationalization

理性化
Meaning
The practice of finding reasons for behavior or actions that are not the real reasons.
Example
His rationalization of the mistake was not convincing.
他对错误的理性化并不令人信服。
C1 noun ˌlɪb.ər.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

liberalization

自由化
Meaning
The removal or loosening of restrictions on something, typically an economic or political system.
Example
The liberalization of trade policies attracted foreign investments.
贸易政策的自由化吸引了外国投资。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrmən/

foreman

负责一组工人的人，特别是在工厂或建筑工地上
Meaning
a person in charge of a group of workers, especially in a factory or construction site
Example
The foreman supervised the workers on the construction site.
工头在建筑工地上监督工人。
C1 adjective /pəˈnʌltɪmət/

penultimate

倒数第二
Meaning
second to the last in a sequence or series
Example
She finished the penultimate chapter before going to sleep.
她在睡觉前完成了倒数第二章。
C1 adjective, noun /ˈɪnvəlɪd/ (adjective), /ɪnˈvælɪd/ (noun)

invalid

无效的
Meaning
Not valid; having no force or effect. Also refers to a person too weak or ill to care for themselves.
Example
The court declared the contract invalid.
法院宣布合同无效。
C1 noun /hɪˈstɪəriə/

hysteria

Meaning
An uncontrollable outburst of emotion or fear, often characterized by irrational behavior.
Example
The crowd was in a state of hysteria during the concert.
C1 verb /dɪˈkraɪ/

decry

谴责
Meaning
to publicly criticize or express strong disapproval of something
Example
Many activists decry the destruction of the rainforest.
许多活动家谴责毁灭雨林。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈsɪdərət/

inconsiderate

不体贴
Meaning
Thoughtless; showing a lack of concern for others.
Example
It was inconsiderate of him to play loud music late at night.
他在深夜播放大声音乐，显得很不体贴。
C1 noun /ˈɡʌstoʊ/

gusto

热情
Meaning
great enjoyment, energy, or enthusiasm in doing something
Example
She sang the song with great gusto.
她充满热情地唱了这首歌。
C1 adjective + noun ʌnˈpresɪdentɪd ˈnɒlɪdʒ

unprecedented knowledge

前所未有的知识
Meaning
Information or understanding that has never been obtained or achieved before.
Example
Artemis will provide unprecedented knowledge about the solar system.
阿尔忏将提供关于太阳系的前所未有的知识。
C1 noun /kɪˈməʊnoʊ/

kimono

和服
Meaning
a traditional Japanese robe with wide sleeves, tied with a sash
Example
She wore a beautiful silk kimono at the ceremony.
她在仪式上穿着一件美丽的丝绸和服。
C1 noun /ˈɔːrkɪd/

Orchid

兰花
Meaning
a diverse family of flowering plants known for their exotic and often fragrant flowers
Example
The white orchid on the windowsill bloomed for months.
窗台上的白色兰花开了好几个月。
C1 adjective /ˈæv.ɪd/

avid

热衷的
Meaning
having an eager desire or enthusiasm for something
Example
She is an avid reader of mystery novels.
她是一个狂热的神秘小说读者。
C1 adjective /ˈkɒn.ɪ.fər.əs/

coniferous

与针叶树有关
Meaning
Relating to cone-bearing trees that usually have needle-like leaves and remain green year-round.
Example
Pine trees are coniferous and grow in colder climates.
松树是针叶树，在寒冷的气候中生长。
C1 verb /rɪˈtrækt/

retract

Meaning
to withdraw a statement, promise, or part of the body; to pull back
Example
The company retracted its earlier statement after realizing the error.
C1 noun /ˈmæntl̩/

mantle

披风，责任
Meaning
A cloak or covering; also the layer of the earth between the crust and the core.
Example
The leader assumed the mantle of responsibility.
领导者承担起了责任的重担。
C1 adjective /kənˈspɪkjuəs/

conspicuous

显眼的
Meaning
Easily noticeable; attracting attention due to being unusual or prominent.
Example
Her red dress made her conspicuous at the party.
她的红色裙子使她在派对上显眼。
C1 verb /ɪnˈterəˌɡeɪt/

interrogate

审问
Meaning
to ask someone questions in a thorough and formal way; to question intensively
Example
The police interrogated the suspect for hours.
警察审问嫌疑人几个小时。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrɡraʊnd/

foreground

前景
Meaning
the part of a scene that is nearest to and in front of the viewer
Example
The flowers in the foreground brightened the picture.
前景的花朵使画面更加生动。
C1 noun /dʒɪst/

Gist

要点
Meaning
the substance or essence of a speech or text; the main point
Example
I missed the beginning of the lecture, but I caught the gist of the professor's argument.
我错过了讲座的开始，但我理解了教授论点的要点。
C1 verb /skɪmp/

skimp

节省
Meaning
to use less of something than is necessary in order to save money or effort
Example
Don’t skimp on quality when buying a new laptop.
购买新笔记本时不要节省质量。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌrʌnər/

forerunner

先驱
Meaning
A person or thing that comes before another; a predecessor or harbinger.
Example
The Wright brothers were the forerunners of modern aviation.
莱特兄弟是现代航空的先驱。
C1 noun /ˈrem.nənt/

Remnant

残余
Meaning
a small remaining quantity of something; a piece of cloth left over after the main piece has been used
Example
Only a remnant of the ancient wall remains.
古老的墙只剩下残余。
C1 noun /ˈhɜː.mɪt/

Hermit

作为宗教修行生活在孤独中的人；远离社会的人
Meaning
a person living in solitude as a religious discipline; someone who withdraws from society
Example
The old hermit lived alone in a small cabin deep in the mountains, away from civilization.
这位年老的隐士住在山中的一间小屋里，远离文明。
C1 verb /mɑːrd/

marred

破坏
Meaning
to spoil or damage the quality or appearance of something
Example
The celebration was marred by bad weather.
庆祝活动因坏天气而受损。
C1 adjective /skəˈlæstɪk/

scholastic

学术的
Meaning
Relating to schools, education, or academic learning.
Example
The school organizes scholastic competitions every year.
学校每年举办学术竞赛。
C1 adjective ˈbɜːdʒənɪŋ

burgeoning

蓬勃发展
Meaning
Beginning to grow or increase rapidly; flourishing.
Example
The burgeoning tech industry has attracted many investors.
这个蓬勃发展的技术行业吸引了许多投资者。
C1 noun /ˌɒk.sɪ.dʒɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

oxygenation

供氧或氧气治疗
Meaning
The process of supplying or treating with oxygen.
Example
Deep breathing exercises improve oxygenation of the body.
深呼吸练习有助于改善身体的供氧。
C1 adjective /ˈskrɔːni/

scrawny

瘦弱
Meaning
very thin and bony, often looking unhealthy
Example
The scrawny boy could barely lift the heavy bag.
那个瘦弱的男孩几乎无法提起沉重的包。
C1 adjective ɔːˈspɪʃ.əs

auspicious

吉祥
Meaning
Favorable or bringing good luck and success
Example
The wedding was held on an auspicious day.
婚礼在一个吉祥的日子举行。
C1 noun /ˈpriː.tekst/

Pretext

借口
Meaning
a reason given in justification of a course of action that is not the real reason
Example
He used illness as a pretext to avoid the meeting.
他用生病作为借口来避开会议。
C1 noun ˈæf.lu.əns

affluence

富裕
Meaning
The state of having a great deal of money; wealth.
Example
His affluence allowed him to travel the world.
他的财富使他能够环游世界。
C1 noun /ˈsaɪ.ən/

scion

后代
Meaning
a descendant of a wealthy, aristocratic, or influential family
Example
He is the scion of a wealthy industrialist family.
他是一个富有的工业家家庭的后代。
C1 noun /ˈmɒk.ər.i/

Mockery

嘲笑; 讽刺;
Meaning
teasing and contemptuous language or behavior; ridicule
Example
His speech was met with mockery from the audience.
他的演讲遭到了观众的嘲笑。
C1 verb /dɪˈfɔːrm/

deform

变形
Meaning
to change the shape or form of something, especially in a way that makes it ugly or damaged; to distort
Example
The intense heat began to deform the plastic container.
高温开始使塑料容器变形。
C1 noun /ˈzeɪni/

Zany

古怪，滑稽的人；爱玩的
Meaning
amusingly unconventional and idiosyncratic; a comical person; foolishly playful
Example
He has a zany sense of humor that makes everyone laugh.
他有一个古怪的幽默感，让每个人都笑了。
C1 verb /ˈhʌsəl/

hustle

努力 / 快速移动
Meaning
to move quickly and energetically; to push or work hard to achieve something
Example
She had to hustle to finish the project on time.
她必须努力工作才能按时完成项目。
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 verb /dɪˈpɔːrt/

deport

驱逐
Meaning
To expel a foreigner from a country, usually for legal or political reasons.
Example
The government decided to deport the illegal immigrants.
政府决定驱逐非法移民。
C1 adjective /ɪˈlɪptɪkl/

elliptical

椭圆形的
Meaning
Having the shape of an ellipse; also, a style of speech that is concise and sometimes obscure.
Example
The planet follows an elliptical orbit around the sun.
行星沿着椭圆形的轨道围绕太阳运行。
C1 noun /ɡeɪl/

Gale

风暴; 7到10级的大风
Meaning
a very strong wind; a wind of force 7 to 10 on the Beaufort scale
Example
The fishing boats returned to harbor early due to the approaching gale.
渔船因接近的暴风雨而提前返回港口。
C1 noun/adjective/verb /bʌf/

buff

影迷 / 打磨
Meaning
A fan or enthusiast; also to polish or shine something.
Example
He is a movie buff who watches films every weekend.
他是一个电影迷，每个周末都看电影。
C1 noun /ˈkoʊmə/

coma

昏迷
Meaning
A deep state of prolonged unconsciousness caused by illness or injury.
Example
The patient remained in a coma for several weeks.
病人昏迷了几周。
C1 verb /ˈdrɪbəl/

dribble

Meaning
to let liquid flow slowly in drops or to move a ball skillfully with repeated small kicks or bounces
Example
The baby dribbled milk on his shirt.
C1 noun /kəˈmoʊʃən/

commotion

骚动
Meaning
A state of noisy confusion or disturbance.
Example
The sudden commotion in the market drew everyone's attention.
市场上的突然骚动吸引了所有人的注意。
C1 noun /ˈsɒnɪt/

sonnet

十四行诗
Meaning
A poem of 14 lines using formal rhyme schemes, often about love.
Example
Shakespeare wrote many famous sonnets about love and beauty.
莎士比亚写了许多关于爱情与美丽的著名十四行诗。
C1 noun /ˈzoʊdiæk/

Zodiac

星座
Meaning
a belt of the heavens within which lie the paths of the sun, moon, and planets; the twelve astrological signs
Example
What is your zodiac sign?
你的星座是什么？
C1 adjective /ˈsɔːsi/

saucy

大胆的
Meaning
Boldly rude, cheeky, or playfully disrespectful.
Example
The child gave a saucy reply to his teacher.
那个孩子给老师一个大胆的回答。
C1 adjective /ˈljʊərɪd/

lurid

令人震惊且生动的轰动性
Meaning
shocking or sensational in a vivid way, often involving crime or violence
Example
The newspaper published a lurid account of the crime.
报纸发布了一篇令人震惊的犯罪报道。
C1 verb /ˈflaʊndər/

flounder

挣扎
Meaning
To struggle or stagger clumsily; to experience difficulty or confusion.
Example
He floundered in the interview when asked difficult questions.
当被问到困难的问题时，他在面试中挣扎。
C1 verb /səbˈdjuː/

subdue

Meaning
To bring under control, especially by force; to overcome or quiet.
Example
The army was able to subdue the rebellion quickly.
C1 verb /ˈkrɪstəlaɪz/

crystallize

结晶
Meaning
to form crystals; to make an idea or plan clear and definite
Example
Her vague thoughts began to crystallize into a solid plan.
她模糊的思绪开始在一个明确的计划中结晶。
C1 noun ˈprəʊses stəˈbɪlɪti

process stability

过程稳定性
Meaning
The consistency and steadiness of biological or functional processes
Example
Cold air ensures process stability in plants.
冷空气确保植物的过程稳定性。
C1 verb sɪˈkwɛstər

sequester

隔离, 隐藏
Meaning
To isolate or hide away.
Example
The carbon captured by trees can be sequestered for years.
树木捕获的碳可以被隔离多年。
C1 verb /ˈsnɪkər/

snicker

偷笑
Meaning
to laugh quietly in a disrespectful or mocking way
Example
The students snickered when the teacher made a mistake.
当老师犯错时，学生们偷偷地笑了。
C1 adjective /dɪˈsɪd.ju.əs/

deciduous

落叶性
Meaning
Referring to trees that shed their leaves seasonally, typically in autumn.
Example
Oak and maple trees are deciduous, shedding leaves in autumn.
橡树和枫树是落叶性树木，在秋天掉落叶子。
C1 adjective /rɪˈtɜː.nə.bəl/

Returnable

可退还的
Meaning
able to be returned or given back
Example
The bottle is returnable for a deposit refund.
这瓶瓶子可以退还存款退款。
C1 verb /ʌnˈnɜːrv/

unnerve

失去信心
Meaning
to make someone lose confidence, courage, or composure
Example
The hostile questions began to unnerve the witness.
敌对问题开始让证人感到不安。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəkˈnɒlɪdʒd/

unacknowledged

未承认的
Meaning
Not recognized, admitted, or accepted; ignored or unnoticed
Example
Her contributions to the project went unacknowledged.
她对项目的贡献未被承认。
C1 verb /pləˈkeɪt/

placate

安抚
Meaning
to make someone less angry or hostile; to calm or soothe
Example
He tried to placate the angry customer with a refund.
他试图通过退款安抚愤怒的客户。
C1 noun /ˈstɔːrhaʊs/

storehouse

仓库
Meaning
A place where goods, supplies, or valuables are stored; a repository
Example
The warehouse acted as a storehouse for all the imported goods.
这个仓库作为所有进口商品的storehouse。
C1 noun /ˈroʊz ˈwɔː.tər/

Rose-water

玫瑰水
Meaning
a flavored water made by steeping rose petals in water, used in cooking and cosmetics
Example
She added a few drops of rose-water to the dessert.
她在甜点中加入了几滴玫瑰水。
C1 verb /əˈliː.vi.eɪt/

alleviate

缓解或减轻
Meaning
To make suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe; to relieve or ease.
Example
Meditation can alleviate stress and improve focus.
冥想可以缓解压力并改善集中力。
C1 verb /dəˈmɛstɪkeɪt/

domesticate

驯化
Meaning
to tame an animal for use by humans; to adapt something for domestic use
Example
Humans domesticated dogs thousands of years ago.
人类几千年前驯化了狗。
C1 noun /ˌfɜːrmənˈteɪʃən/

fermentation

发酵，酵母或细菌的化学变化
Meaning
a chemical process by which substances like sugar are converted into alcohol or acids using microorganisms
Example
The fermentation of grapes produces wine.
葡萄的发酵产生葡萄酒。
C1 adjective /ˈsiː.di/

Seedy

充满种子; 肮脏且不名誉; 破败的
Meaning
squalid and disreputable; shabby and run-down; full of seeds
Example
They avoided walking through the seedy part of town at night.
他们避免在夜晚走过肮脏且不名誉的城市部分。
C1 adjective əʊˈpeɪk

opaque

不透明, 难以理解
Meaning
Not able to be seen through; not transparent; difficult to understand.
Example
The glass was too opaque to see through.
玻璃太不透明，无法看透。
C1 noun /krʊk/

crook

骗子
Meaning
a dishonest person, especially a criminal
Example
The police finally caught the crook who had been stealing cars.
警方终于抓住了那个偷车的骗子。
C1 noun /ˈoʊvərˌsiːər/

overseer

监督员
Meaning
a person who supervises work or workers; a manager
Example
The overseer made sure the workers followed safety rules.
监督员确保工人遵守安全规则。
C1 noun /ˈmɜːrdʒər/

merger

合并
Meaning
The combination of two or more companies into a single entity.
Example
The merger of the two firms created the largest bank in the region.
这两家公司的合并创造了该地区最大的银行。
C1 adjective /ˈluːdɪkrəs/

ludicrous

荒谬的
Meaning
so foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing
Example
It is ludicrous to think the Earth is flat.
认为地球是平的，这是荒谬的。
C1 noun /ˈmæɡnɪtuːd/

Magnitude

震级；大小；重要性
Meaning
The great size or extent of something; importance
Example
The magnitude of the earthquake was measured at 7.5 on the Richter scale.
地震的震级在里氏规模上测量为7.5。
C1 adverb /ɪnˈdɛfɪnətli/

indefinitely

无限期
Meaning
for an unlimited or unspecified period of time
Example
The project has been postponed indefinitely.
该项目已无限期推迟。
C1 noun /ˌsɪmbɪˈəʊsɪs/

symbiosis

共生关系
Meaning
A mutually beneficial relationship between different people or groups.
Example
The symbiosis between the two companies led to mutual growth.
两家公司之间的共生关系导致了共同的增长。
C1 noun /məˈrɑːl/

Morale

士气; 精神
Meaning
the confidence, enthusiasm, and discipline of a person or group
Example
The team's morale improved after the victory.
团队的士气在胜利后得到了提高。
C1 noun /ˈhæŋ.ər/

Hangar

飞机库
Meaning
a large building with extensive floor area, typically for housing aircraft; an aircraft shelter
Example
The airplane was stored safely in the hangar during the severe thunderstorm.
飞机在强烈雷暴中安全地停放在飞机库中。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnkəmˈpætəbl/

incompatible

不兼容
Meaning
Not able to exist or work together without conflict.
Example
Their personalities were completely incompatible.
他们的个性完全不兼容。
C1 verb /ɪnˈtruːd/

intrude

侵入
Meaning
To enter a place or situation where one is not wanted or not invited.
Example
He felt embarrassed to intrude on their private conversation.
他感到很尴尬，打扰了他们的私人谈话。