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C2 noun /ˈdɪfθɒŋ/

diphthong

双元音
Meaning
A complex vowel sound that begins with one vowel and glides into another within the same syllable.
Example
The word 'coin' contains a diphthong.
单词 'coin' 包含一个双元音。
C1 noun /ˈdaɪhɑːrd/

diehard

Meaning
A person who strongly resists change and remains loyal to a belief or cause.
Example
He is a diehard fan of classic rock music.
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。
B2 adjective aɪˈkɒnɪk

iconic

标志性的
Meaning
Very famous or popular, especially being considered to represent particular opinions or a particular time.
Example
The line "It was the best of times..." is iconic.
那句 "这是最美好的时光..." 是标志性的。
C2 adjective /ˈpɛnɪtrəbl/

penetrable

可穿透的
Meaning
Capable of being passed through or entered.
Example
The thin wall was easily penetrable.
薄壁容易穿透。
B2 verb /ˈɔːθəraɪz/

authorize

授权
Meaning
to give official permission or approval for something
Example
The manager will authorize the payment tomorrow.
经理明天将授权付款。
C2 noun /ˈænθrəsaɪt/

anthracite

硬煤
Meaning
A hard, shiny form of coal that burns with little smoke and a high heat value.
Example
The factory used anthracite as its primary fuel source.
工厂使用海棉石作为主要燃料来源。
B2 noun /ɡɪə(r)/

gear

装备 / 齿轮
Meaning
Equipment or apparatus for a particular purpose; also a toothed wheel in machinery.
Example
The climber packed all his gear before starting the journey.
登山者在开始旅程之前,打包了他所有的装备。
A1 noun /ˈpɑːti/

party

聚会
Meaning
a social gathering of people, typically for entertainment
Example
We had a great time at the birthday party.
我们在生日聚会上度过了美好的时光。
C2 noun /nəˈkrɒpəlɪs/

necropolis

古代墓地
Meaning
a large ancient cemetery with elaborate tombs
Example
The archaeologists discovered artifacts in the necropolis of the ancient city.
考古学家在古城的内克罗波利斯中发现了文物。
C1 adjective /dɪˈmɛntɪd/

demented

精神错乱的 / 不理智的
Meaning
behaving irrationally due to mental illness or extreme excitement
Example
He looked demented after hearing the shocking news.
他在听到令人震惊的消息后看起来像个精神错乱的人。
B2 adjective /ʌnhaɪˈdʒiːnɪk/

Unhygienic

不卫生的;缺乏适当的卫生
Meaning
not clean; lacking proper sanitation
Example
The restaurant was closed due to unhygienic conditions in the kitchen.
由于厨房不卫生的条件,餐厅被关闭。
B2 noun /ˈækni/

acne

痤疮
Meaning
a skin condition in which pores become inflamed and clogged, causing pimples and spots
Example
Regular cleansing and a balanced diet can help reduce acne.
定期清洁和均衡饮食可以帮助减少痤疮。
C2 adjective /prəˈhɪbɪtɔːri/

prohibitory

禁止的
Meaning
Serving or tending to prohibit or forbid.
Example
The prohibitory laws were strictly enforced in the region.
禁止性的法律在该地区严格执行。
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。
A1 noun /θæŋks/

thanks

谢谢
Meaning
an expression of gratitude
Example
Thanks for helping me with the project.
谢谢你帮我做这个项目。
B2 noun /ˈlaɪnˌʌp/

lineup

阵容
Meaning
a group of people or things arranged in a sequence
Example
The event featured a star-studded lineup of musicians.
这个活动展示了一个明星云集的阵容。
B1 adverb /ˈɡreɪtli/

greatly

非常
Meaning
to a large extent or degree; very much
Example
She was greatly admired by her students.
她深受学生们的喜爱。
B2 verb /smæʃ/

smash

打破
Meaning
to break something into pieces violently
Example
She smashed the glass in frustration.
她因沮喪而摔碎了玻璃。
C1 verb /ɪnˈkɑːrsəreɪt/

incarcerate

监禁
Meaning
to imprison or confine someone
Example
The authorities incarcerated the criminal after the trial.
当局在审判后将罪犯监禁。
C1 verb /mæʃ/

mash

捣碎
Meaning
to crush or mix food into a soft mass, usually by pressing or beating
Example
She mashed the potatoes before serving dinner.
她在上菜前把土豆捣碎了。
B2 noun ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən

intervention

干预
Meaning
The action or process of intervening; involvement in a situation to improve or help it.
Example
The intervention of the UN was crucial in resolving the conflict.
联合国的干预对解决冲突至关重要。
A2 adverb /ˈdɪfərəntli/

differently

以不同方式
Meaning
in a way that is not the same as another or as expected
Example
She approached the problem differently than her colleagues.
她以不同的方式解决了这个问题,比她的同事们更有创意。
C2 noun /riːm/

ream

令纸
Meaning
A large quantity of paper (typically 500 sheets); informally, a large amount of something.
Example
The office ordered ten reams of paper.
办公室订购了十令纸。
C2 noun /ɪɡˈzɔːrbɪtəns/

exorbitance

过度
Meaning
The quality of being excessive, unreasonable, or going beyond proper limits.
Example
The exorbitance of the hotel's prices shocked the tourists.
酒店价格的过度让游客们震惊。
B2 noun /ˌɛksɪˈkjuːʃən/

execution

执行,实施
Meaning
the act of carrying out a plan, order, or legal sentence
Example
The success of a project depends on its proper execution.
项目的成功取决于其正确的执行。
C1 verb /ˈpɜːrpɔːrt/

purport

声称
Meaning
to claim or profess something, often falsely
Example
The document purports to be an official government report.
该文件声称是官方政府报告。
A1 noun /nuːz/

news

新闻
Meaning
newly received or noteworthy information, especially about recent events
Example
The news about the storm spread quickly.
关于暴风雨的新闻迅速传播。
C1 verb /weɪv/

waive

幸福
Meaning
to refrain from insisting on or enforcing something, especially a right or claim
Example
She decided to waive her right to a lawyer.
她在收到奖项时无法掩饰她的幸福感。
B2 adjective /prɪˈpærəˌtɔːri/

Preparatory

预备的; 初步的; 用于准备的
Meaning
preliminary; introductory; intended as preparation
Example
She attended preparatory classes before the final exam.
她参加了考试前的预备课程。
B2 adjective /rɪˈzɜːrvd/

Reserved

内向的; 保守的
Meaning
slow to reveal emotion or opinions; restrained in manner
Example
She is quite reserved and doesn't talk much in meetings.
她相当内向,在会议中很少讲话。
B2 noun /ˈlɪstɪŋ/

listing

列表
Meaning
a series of items or names written or printed in a specific order
Example
The listing of available jobs was updated daily.
可用职位的列表每天都会更新。
C1 verb /ˌriːɪmˈbɜːrs/

reimburse

报销
Meaning
to pay back money to someone who has spent it or lost it
Example
The company reimbursed him for travel expenses.
公司为他报销了旅行费用。
C2 adjective /haɪˈbɜːrnəl/

hibernal

Meaning
Relating to or occurring in winter.
Example
The hibernal season is often harsh in the mountains.
C2 noun /ˈvɛləm/

vellum

羊皮纸
Meaning
a fine parchment made originally from the skin of a calf, used for writing or printing
Example
The ancient manuscript was written on vellum.
古老的手稿是用羊皮纸写的。
C1 noun /ˈsʌtlti/

subtlety

微妙
Meaning
The quality or state of being subtle.
Example
She understood the subtlety of the situation.
她理解了局势的微妙之处。
C2 noun /kwaɪˈiːtəs/

Quietus

死亡或导致死亡的事物;最终解决
Meaning
death or something that causes death; a final settlement
Example
The hero received his quietus from the villain's sword.
英雄从反派的剑下获得了他的安息。
C2 adjective /ˈɔːrnəri/

ornery

脾气暴躁的
Meaning
bad-tempered and combative; stubborn
Example
The ornery old man refused to leave his chair.
那个脾气暴躁的老头拒绝离开他的椅子。
C2 adjective /ˈkɒnfluənt/

confluent

汇流
Meaning
Flowing together or merging; coming together at one point.
Example
The confluent streams formed a mighty river.
汇流的溪流形成了一条强大的河流。
C1 verb /ɪmˈpɛrɪl/

imperil

使处于危险中
Meaning
To put in danger or at risk.
Example
Reckless driving can imperil the lives of others.
鲁莽驾驶可能会危及他人的生命。
C1 adjective /ˈspɛərɪŋ/

sparing

节俭 / 节制
Meaning
Using or giving only a little of something; economical.
Example
She is sparing in her use of words.
她在使用词语时很节省。
C1 noun /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənsi/

inconsistency

不一致
Meaning
The quality of being contradictory, irregular, or not staying the same.
Example
There is an inconsistency between his words and actions.
他的话语和行为之间存在不一致。
C2 noun /ˈstrætədʒəm/

stratagem

计策
Meaning
a plan or scheme designed to achieve a particular goal, often by trickery
Example
The general devised a clever stratagem to outwit the enemy.
将军设计了一个巧妙的计策来智胜敌人。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈwɪl.ɪŋ/

Unwilling

不愿意的; 不情愿的;
Meaning
not ready to do something; reluctant; not wanting to do
Example
He was unwilling to share his secret with anyone.
他不愿意与任何人分享他的秘密。
C2 noun /ˈbɪbliəfaɪl/

bibliophile

书迷
Meaning
A person who loves or collects books.
Example
She is a true bibliophile who spends weekends at old bookstores.
她是一个真正的书迷,周末都在旧书店度过。
C2 adverb /ˈprɒksɪmətli/

proximately

附近
Meaning
In a near or close manner; nearly.
Example
The village lies proximately to the river.
村庄位于河流附近。
B1 noun /bʊʃ/

bush

灌木丛
Meaning
a plant with many small branches growing close to the ground; a shrub
Example
A rabbit was hiding under the bush.
一只兔子藏在灌木丛下。
C2 adjective /ˌfæntæzməˈɡɒrɪkəl/

phantasmagorical

幻想的
Meaning
Having a fantastic, dreamlike, or surreal appearance, often shifting or illusory.
Example
The movie created a phantasmagorical vision of another world.
这部电影创造了另一个世界的幻想。
B2 adjective /ˌmɛtrəˈpɑːlɪtən/

metropolitan

大都市
Meaning
Relating to a large city, its surrounding areas, or its lifestyle.
Example
She moved to a metropolitan area for better job opportunities.
她为了更好的工作机会搬到了大都市区域。
B2 noun /ɪkˈspen.dɪ.tʃər/

expenditure

支出
Meaning
The action of spending funds; an amount of money spent.
Example
Managing expenditure is critical for budgeting.
管理支出对于制定预算至关重要。
C2 verb /swɪl/

swill

贪婪地喝
Meaning
to drink something greedily or in large amounts
Example
He swilled down the beer in seconds.
他几秒钟就把啤酒喝完了。
A2 preposition /riː/

re

关于
Meaning
concerning or about (used in formal letters or emails)
Example
The letter was sent re your recent application.
该信是关于您最近的申请发出的。
C1 noun /dɪˈlɪriəm/

delirium

谵妄
Meaning
An acutely disturbed state of mind characterized by restlessness, illusions, and incoherence.
Example
The patient experienced delirium after the surgery due to the strong medication.
患者在手术后由于强烈的药物而经历了谵妄。
A2 noun /ˈpɑːswɜːd/

password

密码
Meaning
a secret word or phrase used to gain access to something
Example
Make sure your password is strong and unique.
确保您的密码强大且独特。
C1 noun /ˈdʒuː.bɪ.liː/

Jubilee

周年纪念; 特别庆典
Meaning
a special anniversary celebration, especially the 25th, 50th, or 60th anniversary of an important event
Example
The school celebrated its golden jubilee with a grand ceremony.
学校以盛大的仪式庆祝了它的金色周年纪念。
C1 noun /ˈkændɪdnəs/

candidness

坦率
Meaning
The quality of being open, honest, and straightforward
Example
Her candidness during the meeting impressed everyone.
她在会议中的坦率给大家留下了深刻的印象。
C2 verb /aʊtˈraɪd/

outride

超越
Meaning
to ride faster, farther, or better than someone else
Example
The young rider managed to outride his competitors in the race.
年轻的骑手在比赛中成功超越了他的竞争对手。
B1 adjective /ˈtrʌbəld/

troubled

困扰
Meaning
experiencing or showing distress, anxiety, or worry
Example
He looked deeply troubled after hearing the bad news.
听到坏消息后,他看起来非常困扰。
C1 noun /ˌɪnkəmˌpætəˈbɪlɪti/

incompatibility

不兼容性
Meaning
the state of being unable to exist or work together harmoniously; lack of compatibility
Example
The project failed because of incompatibility between the two software systems.
由于两个软件系统之间的不兼容性,项目失败了。
C2 noun /kərˈmʌdʒən/

curmudgeon

脾气暴躁的老人
Meaning
a bad-tempered, cranky, or irritable person, usually old
Example
The old curmudgeon complained about everything in the neighborhood.
那位脾气暴躁的老人抱怨着邻里的一切。
C1 verb /daʊs/

douse

扑灭 / 倒
Meaning
to pour liquid over; to extinguish a fire or light
Example
Firefighters doused the flames with water.
消防员用水扑灭了火焰。
A2 noun /ˈklæsˌruːm/

classroom

教室
Meaning
A room in which classes are held in a school or college.
Example
The teacher entered the classroom and greeted the students.
老师走进了教室并向学生们问好。
C1 adjective /ˈtʌf.tɪd/

Tufted

有小束的; 装饰着小束
Meaning
having a tuft or tufts; furnished with a tuft or clump of threads, hairs, or other material
Example
The tufted sofa looked elegant in the living room.
有小束的沙发在客厅里看起来很优雅。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈseɪʃiət/

insatiate

无法满足
Meaning
impossible to satisfy; always wanting more
Example
He had an insatiate desire for power.
他有一个无法满足的权力愿望。
B2 noun /ˈɒpəreɪtər/

operator

操作员
Meaning
a person who operates equipment, a business, or controls something
Example
The machine operator ensured that everything ran smoothly.
机器操作员确保一切顺利运行。
A2 noun /ˌkæŋ.ɡəˈruː/

Kangaroo

袋鼠
Meaning
a large marsupial from Australia that moves by hopping on its strong hind legs
Example
The kangaroo jumped high with its joey in its pouch.
袋鼠跳得很高,带着它的小袋鼠。
B2 noun /ˈfɪks.tʃər/

fixture

固定物,安装设备
Meaning
a permanent or fixed object, often in a house or building
Example
The bathroom fixture was installed yesterday.
浴室设备昨天已安装。
B2 adjective /ˈlɔːŋtaɪm/

longtime

长期的
Meaning
having existed or continued for a long time
Example
They are longtime friends who met in college.
他们是大学时认识的长期朋友。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkleɪmd/

Unclaimed

未认领的; 未要求的; 被遗弃或无主的
Meaning
not claimed by anyone; not demanded or requested; abandoned or ownerless
Example
The unclaimed luggage was stored in the airport's lost property department.
未认领的行李被存放在机场的失物招领处。
B2 adjective /ˈrændəm/

Random

随机
Meaning
without pattern or predetermined order; happening by chance
Example
She selected a random book from the library shelf.
她从书架上挑选了一本随机的书。
B2 adjective; verb (past participle) /ˈɒkjʊpaɪd/

occupied

被占用的;被占领的
Meaning
being in use or taken; filled or lived in; controlled or held by force
Example
The room is occupied, so please wait outside.
房间被占用,请在外面等候。
A1 verb /kʌt/

cut

Meaning
to divide or separate with a sharp tool
Example
I cut the paper with scissors.
我用剪刀剪纸。
C2 verb /ˈseɪʃiˌeɪt/

satiate

满足
Meaning
To satisfy fully, especially with food or desire.
Example
The large meal satiated his hunger.
丰盛的餐食满足了他的饥饿。
C2 adverb /ˈdʒɪndʒərli/

gingerly

小心地
Meaning
in a very careful or cautious manner
Example
She walked gingerly on the icy path.
她小心翼翼地走在结冰的路上。
B2 verb /əkˈnɒlɪdʒ/

acknowledge

承认
Meaning
to accept or admit the existence or truth of something; to recognize
Example
She acknowledged her mistake and apologized.
她承认了她的错误并道歉。
B2 adjective /ˈspaɪ.rəl/

Spiral

螺旋
Meaning
winding in a continuous curve; helical
Example
The spiral staircase led to the top floor.
螺旋楼梯通向了最上面的一层。
B2 adjective /ˈnoʊ.bəl/

Noble

高尚的;贵族的
Meaning
having high moral qualities; honorable; generous; of aristocratic birth
Example
His noble actions helped many people in need.
他的高尚行为帮助了许多需要帮助的人。
B1 noun /koʊm/

Comb

梳子
Meaning
a toothed device for arranging or cleaning the hair
Example
She used a comb to style her hair before the party.
她在派对前用梳子整理了她的头发。
C2 noun /ˈfrɛs.koʊ/

fresco

壁画
Meaning
A painting done rapidly in watercolor on wet plaster so that the colors penetrate the surface
Example
The church walls were decorated with beautiful frescoes.
教堂的墙壁装饰着美丽的壁画。
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 noun /tækˈtɪʃ.ən/

tactician

战术家
Meaning
a person who is skilled at planning and achieving goals, especially in military or business
Example
Napoleon was a brilliant tactician.
拿破仑是一个杰出的战术家。
A1 verb /faɪnd/

find

找到
Meaning
to discover or locate something that was lost or hidden
Example
I can't find my keys anywhere.
我在哪儿都找不到我的钥匙。
B2 noun ˌɪr.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

irrigation

灌溉
Meaning
The artificial application of water to land or soil.
Example
Irrigation systems improve crop yields in dry regions.
灌溉系统提高了干旱地区作物的产量。
B2 noun /rɪˈbel.jən/

Rebellion

起义
Meaning
an act of armed resistance to an established government or leader
Example
The rebellion against the king lasted for three years.
反抗国王的起义持续了三年。
B1 noun /əˈnaʊnsmənt/

announcement

公告
Meaning
a public or formal statement giving information
Example
The principal made an important announcement about the new schedule.
校长关于新时间表做了一个重要的公告。
C1 verb /trænˈskraɪb/

transcribe

Meaning
to make a written copy of spoken words or notes
Example
The secretary transcribed the meeting minutes.
B2 noun prəʊb

probe

探测器
Meaning
An unmanned exploratory spacecraft designed to transmit information about its environment.
Example
The probe collected data from the planet's surface.
探测器从行星表面收集数据。
C2 verb /ˈkæstreɪt/

castrate

阉割
Meaning
To remove the testicles of a male animal or human.
Example
The farmer castrated the young bulls to make them easier to manage.
农民阉割了年轻的公牛,以便更容易管理它们。
C1 noun /haɪˈpɒtənjuːs/

hypotenuse

斜边
Meaning
the longest side of a right-angled triangle, opposite the right angle.
Example
In a right triangle, the hypotenuse is always longer than the other two sides.
在直角三角形中,斜边总是比另外两边长。
C2 noun /ˌɑːrbəˈriːtəm/

arboretum

植物园
Meaning
a place where trees, shrubs, and plants are grown for scientific study or public display
Example
We visited the city’s arboretum to learn about exotic trees.
我们参观了城市的植物园,了解异国树木。
C1 verb /ˈlaɪ.kən/

liken

比较
Meaning
to compare one thing to another, often in a figurative way
Example
He likened her voice to sweet music.
他把她的声音与甜美的音乐相提并论。
A2 verb /ɪmˈpruːv/

improve

改善
Meaning
to make or become better; to enhance quality or condition
Example
Practice helps improve your skills.
练习帮助提高你的技能。
A1 noun /ˈvɛdʒ.tə.bəl/

vegetable

幸福
Meaning
a plant or part of a plant used as food
Example
I eat vegetables every day for health.
当她获得奖项时,她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
C1 noun daɪˈkɒtəmi

dichotomy

二分法
Meaning
A division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different.
Example
The dichotomy between tradition and modernity is often debated.
传统与现代之间的二分法常常被讨论。
C2 noun /ˈdʌblɪt/

doublet

双件外套 / 紧身夹克
Meaning
a close-fitting jacket worn by men in the Renaissance; also, a pair of similar things
Example
The actor wore a velvet doublet for the Shakespearean play.
演员为莎士比亚的戏剧穿了一件天鹅绒的达布雷特。
C1 adverb /ˈæm.ɪ.kə.bli/

Amicably

友好地
Meaning
in a friendly way without anger or resentment
Example
The divorce was settled amicably between both parties.
离婚在双方之间友好地解决了。
C2 noun /ænˈtɪstrəfi/

antistrophe

反歌式 (一种修辞手法)
Meaning
A rhetorical device in which a word or phrase is repeated at the end of successive clauses; in Greek choral poetry, the part of the ode sung by the chorus in return movement.
Example
The poet used antistrophe to emphasize the repeated phrase.
诗人使用反歌式来强调重复的短语。
C2 noun /kæd/

Cad

坏蛋; 粗鲁
Meaning
a man who behaves dishonorably, especially toward women
Example
Everyone at the party avoided him because he was known to be a cad.
派对上的每个人都避开了他,因为他以一个坏蛋著称。
C2 noun /ˈɔːrzmən/

Oarsman

划船者
Meaning
a person who rows a boat, especially as a member of a racing crew
Example
The experienced oarsman rowed the boat across the river.
经验丰富的划船者划船过了河。
C2 adjective /ˌɪɡ.nəˈmɪn.i.əs/

ignominious

可耻的
Meaning
Marked by shame, disgrace, or humiliation.
Example
The team suffered an ignominious defeat in the finals.
队伍在决赛中遭遇了可耻的失败。
C2 noun /ˌdɪsrɪˈpjuːt/

disrepute

恶名
Meaning
the state of being held in low esteem or having a bad reputation
Example
The scandal brought the politician into disrepute.
丑闻使这位政治家名声扫地。
C2 adjective /prɪˈpɒndərənt/

preponderant

主要的
Meaning
Having superior weight, force, influence, or importance.
Example
The preponderant influence of the media shapes public opinion.
媒体的主要影响塑造了公众舆论。
B2 adjective /ˌθiːəˈrɛtɪkl/

theoretical

理论的
Meaning
Concerned with or based on theory rather than practical application.
Example
The idea remains largely theoretical without real-world evidence.
这个想法在没有实际证据的情况下,仍然主要是理论性的。
B1 adjective /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/

automatic

自动
Meaning
working by itself without direct human control
Example
This car has an automatic transmission.
这辆车有自动变速器。
B2 adjective /ˌkɒn.fɪˈden.ʃəl/

Confidential

机密; 私人; 应保持秘密的
Meaning
secret; private; intended to be kept secret
Example
Please keep this information confidential.
请保持这些信息的机密性。
C1 adjective /ˌsækrəˈlɪdʒəs/

sacrilegious

亵渎的
Meaning
Showing disrespect or irreverence toward something sacred.
Example
The painting was criticized as being sacrilegious.
这幅画被批评为亵渎的。
C1 adjective /ˌsuː.pəˈsɒn.ɪk/

Supersonic

比声音的速度更快; 与超过声音速度的速度相关
Meaning
faster than the speed of sound; relating to speeds greater than the speed of sound
Example
The supersonic jet broke the sound barrier.
超音速飞机打破了音障。
C1 noun /vəˈlɒs.ɪ.ti/

velocity

速度
Meaning
Speed or acceleration, the rate of movement of any object or vehicle.
Example
High velocity trains reduce travel time significantly.
高速列车显著减少了旅行时间。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnbɪˈkʌmɪŋ/

unbecoming

不合适的
Meaning
Not proper or appropriate for a person; unsuitable.
Example
His rude behavior was unbecoming of a leader.
他的粗鲁行为对于一个领导者来说是不合适的。
C1 adjective ˌɪn.təˈdɪs.ɪ.plɪ.nər.i

interdisciplinary

跨学科的
Meaning
Relating to more than one branch of knowledge.
Example
The interdisciplinary approach in education enhances problem-solving skills.
教育中的跨学科方法提高了解决问题的能力。
C1 noun /ˈpɛdɪɡriː/

pedigree

家谱
Meaning
the recorded ancestry or lineage of a person, family, or animal; the history or origin of something
Example
The dog has a pedigree that traces back several generations.
这只狗有一条可以追溯到几代的家谱。
C2 noun /ˈmaɪtər/

miter

主教帽
Meaning
a tall, pointed hat worn by bishops; also a type of joint made between two pieces of material
Example
The bishop placed the miter on his head during the ceremony.
主教在仪式中把主教帽戴在头上。
A2 noun /laɪt bʌlb/

Light bulb

灯泡
Meaning
a glass or plastic container that produces light when electricity passes through it
Example
The light bulb in the kitchen needs to be replaced.
厨房里的灯泡需要更换。
B2 noun /ˈɒt.ər/

Otter

水獺
Meaning
a mammal with webbed feet that lives near water and feeds on fish
Example
The playful otter swam gracefully in the river.
顽皮的水獺优雅地在河里游泳。
B1 adjective /ɪnˈkrɛdəbl/

incredible

难以置信的
Meaning
so extraordinary that it is hard to believe; amazing
Example
The view from the mountain was incredible.
从山顶看到的景色难以置信。
B2 verb /ɪˈvɑːlv/

evolve

Meaning
to develop gradually, especially into a more complex or advanced state
Example
Over time, the company evolved into a global brand.
C2 adjective /stəˈkɑː.təʊ/

staccato

断奏
Meaning
short and detached in sound or style, often used in music
Example
The pianist played the notes in a staccato rhythm.
钢琴家以断奏的节奏弹奏音符。
B2 noun /ˈæməzɒn/

amazon

强大的女人
Meaning
A tall, strong, or powerful woman.
Example
She fought like an amazon in the competition.
她在比赛中像亚马逊女战士一样作战。
B2 adjective /ˈvɛriəbl/

Variable

可变的
Meaning
able to change; not consistent or having a fixed pattern
Example
The weather has been very variable this week.
这周的天气变化很大。
A2 noun /prəˈfɛsər/

professor

教授
Meaning
a senior teacher or academic at a college or university
Example
The professor explained the theory clearly.
教授清楚地解释了理论。
B2 noun ɪnˈsɛntɪvz

incentives

激励
Meaning
Things that motivate or encourage one to do something.
Example
Tax incentives are used to encourage investment in renewable energy.
税收激励用于鼓励对可再生能源的投资。