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B1 noun /dɪsk/

disc

平坦、薄且圆的物体
Meaning
a flat, thin, round object or surface
Example
He inserted the music disc into the player.
他把音乐碟片插入了播放器。
C2 noun /ˈbɔːbəl/

bauble

小饰品
Meaning
A small, decorative trinket or ornament, often of little value.
Example
She wore a shiny bauble around her neck.
她脖子上戴着一个闪亮的小饰品。
B2 noun /ˈɪnvənˌtɔːri/

inventory

清单
Meaning
A complete list of items, such as goods in stock or property.
Example
The shopkeeper checked the inventory before opening the store.
店主在开店前检查了清单。
B1 noun/adjective /ˈsmoʊ.kɪŋ/

smoking

吸烟
Meaning
The act of inhaling and exhaling the smoke of tobacco or other substances; wearing a tuxedo (adjective, formal context).
Example
Smoking is prohibited inside the building.
建筑物内禁止吸烟。
C2 noun /ˌænθrəpəˈsɛntrɪzəm/

anthropocentrism

人类中心主义
Meaning
The belief that human beings are the most important or central element of existence.
Example
Anthropocentrism often shapes environmental policies.
人类中心主义常常塑造环境政策。
B2 adverb /ˈoʊpənli/

Openly

公开地; 公共地
Meaning
in a frank and honest way; without concealment; publicly
Example
She spoke openly about her struggles with mental health.
她公开谈论了自己在心理健康方面的困难。
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 /ˈsiːkər/

seeker

寻求者
Meaning
a person who is looking for something, especially knowledge or truth
Example
The seeker traveled far to find the answers to his questions.
寻求者远行去寻找他问题的答案。
B2 noun /ˈstɑːrt.ʌp/

startup

初创企业
Meaning
A newly established business, especially a small technology or business company that is just beginning operations.
Example
The startup secured funding from investors.
这家初创公司获得了投资者的资金。
C2 adjective /ˌvælɪˈdɪktəri/

valedictory

告别的
Meaning
Serving as a farewell or parting; relating to a valediction.
Example
He delivered a valedictory speech at the conference.
他在会议上做了告别演讲。
B2 verb /ˈdɛdɪkeɪt/

dedicate

奉献
Meaning
to devote time, effort, or oneself to a particular purpose or person
Example
She dedicated her life to helping the poor.
她献出了自己的生命来帮助穷人。
C1 noun dɪˌlɪb.əˈreɪ.ʃən

deliberation

深思熟虑
Meaning
Long and careful consideration or discussion.
Example
The agreement was finalized after much deliberation.
协议在经过长时间的深思熟虑后最终确定。
C1 noun /səˈrɛn.ɪ.ti/

serenity

宁静
Meaning
The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled.
Example
Meditation helps in achieving inner serenity.
冥想有助于实现内心的平静。
C1 noun ˈhʌz.bən.dri

husbandry

农业和畜牧业
Meaning
The care, cultivation, and breeding of crops and animals; farming and agriculture.
Example
Proper husbandry techniques improve livestock health.
适当的农业技术能改善家畜健康。
C1 noun /ˈboʊ.ə/

Boa

蟒蛇
Meaning
a large non-venomous snake that kills prey by constriction
Example
The boa constrictor wrapped around its prey.
波阿蛇缠绕着它的猎物。
B2 phrase ˈɡləʊ.bəl ˌkəʊ.ɒp.əˈreɪ.ʃən

global cooperation

全球合作
Meaning
International collaboration and working together across countries to address common challenges and goals.
Example
Global cooperation is essential to address climate challenges.
全球合作对于解决气候问题至关重要。
A2 adjective /ʃɑːrp/

Sharp

锋利; 强烈; 突然和强烈; 快速理解
Meaning
having a cutting edge or point; sudden and intense; quick to understand
Example
The knife has a very sharp blade.
刀片非常锋利。
A1 number /ɪˈlɛvən/

eleven

十一
Meaning
the number after ten and before twelve; 11
Example
There are eleven students in the classroom.
教室里有十一名学生。
C2 noun /ˌiː.kəʊ.tɒkˈsɪ.kə.lə.dʒi/

ecotoxicology

生态毒理学
Meaning
The study of the effects of chemical pollution on the environment.
Example
Ecotoxicology studies the effects of pesticides on wildlife.
生态毒理学研究农药对野生动物的影响。
B2 noun /ˌref.jʊˈdʒiː/

Refugee

难民
Meaning
a person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster
Example
The refugee camp provided temporary shelter for thousands of displaced families.
难民营为成千上万的流离失所的家庭提供了临时庇护。
B1 noun /məˈkænɪk/

mechanic

机械师
Meaning
a person who repairs and maintains machines or vehicles
Example
The mechanic fixed the engine in less than an hour.
机械师在不到一个小时的时间内修好了引擎。
B2 noun /ˌkɒn.tɪˈnjuː.ɪ.ti/

continuity

连续性
Meaning
the state of being continuous or connected; consistency over time
Example
Maintaining continuity in leadership is essential for organizational stability.
在领导力中保持连续性对于组织稳定性至关重要。
C1 noun /ɔːˈdæs.ə.ti/

audacity

胆量
Meaning
The willingness to take bold risks; boldness or fearlessness.
Example
His audacity to question authority was admirable.
他质疑权威的胆量令人钦佩。
B2 noun ɪˈmjuː.nɪ.ti

immunity

免疫力
Meaning
The ability of an organism to resist a particular infection or toxin by the action of specific antibodies.
Example
A strong immunity protects against infections.
强大的免疫力可以防止感染。
B1 verb /prəˈsiːd/

proceed

继续
Meaning
to continue with a course of action; to move forward
Example
Let's proceed with the meeting as planned.
让我们按照计划继续开会。
A1 noun

Love

爱
C2 noun /ˈɒlɪv brɑːntʃ/

olive-branch

橄榄枝
Meaning
A symbol of peace or reconciliation; an offer to end conflict.
Example
He extended an olive-branch to his rival after years of hostility.
他在多年敌对之后向他的对手伸出了橄榄枝。
C2 noun /ˈbɒdɪs/

bodice

束身衣
Meaning
the part of a woman's dress that covers the body from the neck to the waist
Example
She wore a dress with an embroidered bodice.
她穿了一件带有刺绣束身衣的裙子。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdiːsənt/

indecent

不雅的
Meaning
not conforming to accepted standards of behavior or morality; improper or offensive
Example
He was warned for making an indecent remark during the meeting.
他因为说了不雅的话而受到警告。
B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈstɜːrbd/

Undisturbed

未打扰
Meaning
not interrupted or interfered with; calm and peaceful
Example
She slept undisturbed for eight hours.
她睡了八个小时没有打扰。
C1 adverb, adjective /ˌɪnkɑːɡˈniːtoʊ/

incognito

匿名
Meaning
In disguise or with one's identity concealed.
Example
The celebrity traveled incognito to avoid the paparazzi.
名人为了避免狗仔队，匿名旅行。
C2 adjective /ˈpɛkəbl/

peccable

有罪的
Meaning
liable to sin or error; capable of doing wrong
Example
Humans are peccable, but they strive for goodness.
人类是有罪的，但他们努力向善。
C1 noun /fəˈrɒs.ə.ti/

ferocity

凶猛，暴力，强度
Meaning
The state or quality of being ferocious; extreme fierceness or violence.
Example
The storm's ferocity was devastating.
风暴的猛烈程度是毁灭性的。
A1 noun /pəˈliːs/

police

警察
Meaning
a body of officers representing the civil authority of government
Example
The police arrived quickly to investigate the scene.
警察很快赶到现场进行调查。
C1 noun /ˌkɒk.əˈtuː/

Cockatoo

凤头鹦鹉
Meaning
a large parrot with a prominent crest that can be raised or lowered
Example
The white cockatoo raised its beautiful crest.
白色凤头鹦鹉举起了它美丽的冠羽。
B2 noun /ˌek.spekˈteɪ.ʃən/

Expectation

期望; 希望;
Meaning
a strong belief that something will happen or be the case; anticipation
Example
The new teacher exceeded everyone's expectations with her innovative teaching methods.
新老师通过其创新的教学方法超越了所有人的期望。
B1 noun /læk/

Lack

缺乏; 不足
Meaning
the state of being without or not having enough of something; absence or shortage
Example
The lack of rain this summer has caused serious problems for farmers.
今年夏天的降雨不足给农民带来了严重的问题。
C1 noun /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/

insignificance

微不足道
Meaning
The quality of being unimportant or trivial.
Example
He felt a sense of insignificance in the vast universe.
他在广阔的宇宙中感到微不足道。
B1 noun dɪˈskʌvəriz

discoveries

发现
Meaning
The action or process of finding or learning something for the first time; facts or things discovered.
Example
His discoveries revolutionized multiple fields.
他的发现革新了多个领域。
C2 noun /ˈplɛdʒiː/

pledgee

被作为担保而给与某物的人
Meaning
a person to whom something is pledged or given as security
Example
The bank is the pledgee of the collateral until the loan is repaid.
银行是担保品的债权人，直到贷款偿还为止。
C1 noun,verb /pleɪt/

plait

辫子
Meaning
a braid of hair or straw; to braid
Example
She decided to plait her hair before the party.
她决定在派对前编织她的头发。
B2 verb /ˈsɜːrkjəˌleɪt/

circulate

循环, 流通
Meaning
to move continuously or freely through a closed system or area
Example
Air circulated freely in the open hall.
空气在开放的大厅自由流通。
C2 adjective /ˈbreɪsɪŋ/

bracing

清新的
Meaning
Invigorating, refreshing, or providing strength and energy.
Example
The hikers enjoyed the bracing mountain air.
远足者享受着清新的山间空气。
C2 adjective /ˈrævənɪŋ/

ravening

饥饿和贪婪
Meaning
Extremely hungry and greedy; voracious.
Example
The ravening wolves circled the camp.
饥饿的狼包围了营地。
C2 noun /ˈkeɪ.tɪf/

caitiff

懦夫
Meaning
A contemptible or cowardly person.
Example
The knight despised the caitiff who betrayed his comrades.
骑士鄙视那个背叛同伴的懦夫。
A2 preposition /əˈmʌŋ/

among

在...之中
Meaning
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
Example
He was sitting among his friends.
他坐在他的朋友们中间。
C2 noun /ˈkɒŋ.kɔː.dæt/

concordat

教廷协议
Meaning
An agreement or treaty, especially between the Vatican and a secular government.
Example
The concordat established the rights of the church within the country.
教廷协议确立了教会在该国的权利。
B2 verb /dɪsˈmɪs/

dismiss

解雇, 否定
Meaning
to remove someone from a job or position; to decide something is not important
Example
The manager dismissed the employee for being late too often.
经理因为员工经常迟到而解雇了他。
C2 noun /laʊt/

lout

粗人
Meaning
An uncouth or aggressive man or boy.
Example
The drunken lout caused a scene at the party.
那个醉酒的粗人把派对弄得一团糟。
B2 noun /ˈɔːrɡənaɪzər/

organizer

组织者
Meaning
a person who arranges or coordinates activities, events, or groups; a tool or item used to keep things in order
Example
She worked as the main organizer of the international conference.
她是这次国际会议的主要组织者。
B2 adjective /ˈvɜːrtɪkl/

vertical

垂直
Meaning
Standing or pointing straight up; perpendicular to the ground.
Example
The skyscraper has a perfectly vertical design.
这座摩天大楼有一个完美的垂直设计。
A2 verb /stʌk/

stuck

卡住
Meaning
unable to move; fixed in one position; unable to continue
Example
The door is stuck and won't open.
门被卡住了，打不开。
B2 adjective /ˈstʌf.i/

Stuffy

缺乏新鲜空气; 通风不良; 态度正式和保守
Meaning
lacking fresh air; poorly ventilated; formal and conservative in attitude
Example
The room was stuffy and needed fresh air.
房间里缺乏新鲜空气，需要新鲜空气。
C2 noun /ˈrɪɡməˌroʊl/

rigmarole

麻烦事
Meaning
a long, complicated, and confusing process or story
Example
Getting a visa was such a rigmarole of paperwork and interviews.
获得签证是一个繁琐的文书工作和面试过程。
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。
C2 adjective ˌsʌr.əpˈtɪʃ.əs

surreptitious

秘密
Meaning
Kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of; done stealthily.
Example
She took a surreptitious glance at his notes.
她偷偷地看了一眼他的笔记。
C2 adjective /ˈspaɪnəs/

spinous

多刺的
Meaning
Having spines or thorn-like projections
Example
The spinous cactus was difficult to handle without gloves.
这个有刺的仙人掌没有手套很难拿。
B2 noun ˈbluː.prɪnt

blueprint

详细规划
Meaning
A detailed plan or framework for a work or project, a pre-planned structure.
Example
The architect presented a blueprint for the new building.
建筑师为新建筑提出了详细规划。
B2 noun /ˈbæŋkrʌptsi/

bankruptcy

破产
Meaning
the state of being unable to pay debts owed, declared by a legal process
Example
The company declared bankruptcy after months of financial struggles.
公司在经历了几个月的财务困难后宣布破产。
B2 noun /ˈɪntərfeɪs/

interface

界面
Meaning
a point where two systems, subjects, or organizations meet and interact
Example
The user interface is designed to be intuitive and user-friendly.
用户界面被设计为直观且用户友好。
B2 noun /ˈtriːti/

Treaty

条约
Meaning
a formally concluded and ratified agreement between countries or states
Example
The peace treaty was signed after years of negotiations.
和平条约在多年谈判后签署。
C1 noun ˈledʒ.ɪ.slə.tʃər

legislature

立法机关
Meaning
The legislative body of a country or state; the branch of government that makes laws.
Example
The legislature drafts laws for governance.
立法机关起草治理的法律。
B1 adverb /ˈber.li/

Barely

勉强; 刚好; 几乎没有
Meaning
scarcely; only just; almost not
Example
I barely passed the exam.
我勉强通过了考试。
B1 noun ˌɪn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən

institution

机构
Meaning
An organization founded and united for a specific purpose; an established law, practice, or custom.
Example
Institutions play a crucial role in governance.
机构在治理中起着至关重要的作用。
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。
B2 adjective /ˈskɪni/

Skinny

瘦的; 皮包骨的; 骨瘦如柴
Meaning
very thin; having little flesh or fat on the body
Example
The skinny cat looked like it hadn't eaten for days.
那只瘦猫看起来像是几天没吃东西了。
C2 adjective/verb /ɪnˈkɑːrneɪt/

incarnate

化身
Meaning
to embody or represent in human form; in flesh
Example
She is kindness incarnate.
她是善良的化身。
C2 verb /ˈnɪɡəl/

niggle

Meaning
to cause slight but persistent annoyance, discomfort, or worry
Example
A small doubt niggled at her mind.
A1 adjective /koʊld/

Cold

寒冷的; 冰冷的; 冷淡的;
Meaning
having a low temperature; lacking warmth; unfriendly
Example
The cold winter wind made everyone shiver.
寒冷的冬季风让每个人都打了寒战。
B2 adjective /ˈʃɔːrt ˌsaɪtɪd/

Short-sighted

近视; 短期视野
Meaning
lacking foresight or consideration for the future; myopic
Example
His short-sighted decision to quit school early affected his career prospects.
他短视的决定早早离开学校影响了他的职业前景。
C1 adjective /ˈtɛnəbl/

tenable

可防御的
Meaning
able to be defended or maintained against attack or objection
Example
His argument was strong and tenable in court.
他的论点在法庭上既强大又可防守。
B1 noun ɪɡˈzek.jə.tɪv

executive

执行
Meaning
The branch of government responsible for implementing and enforcing laws.
Example
The executive body enforces policies.
执行机关执行政策。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪəbəl/

unemployable

不适合就业
Meaning
Not able to be employed; lacking the skills or qualities necessary for employment
Example
Due to his criminal record, he was considered unemployable in most companies.
由于他的犯罪记录，他在大多数公司被认为是不适合就业。
C1 adjective /ˈɡæsiəs/

gaseous

气态的
Meaning
Relating to or having the form of gas.
Example
Carbon dioxide is a gaseous substance.
二氧化碳是一种气态物质。
C1 noun /ˈwɛlˌduːər/

well-doer

行善者
Meaning
A person who does good deeds; a benefactor.
Example
The community praised the well-doer for his charity.
社区表扬了他的行善行为。
B2 noun /ɪnˈvɛstɪˌɡeɪtər/

investigator

幸福
Meaning
a person who carries out a formal inquiry or investigation
Example
The investigator gathered evidence from the crime scene.
当她获得奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
C2 noun /ɪkˌspɒstjʊˈleɪʃən/

expostulation

抗议
Meaning
the act of expressing protest or disagreement
Example
His expostulation against the unfair rules was ignored.
他对不公平规则的抗议被忽视了。
B2 adjective /sɪmˈbɒlɪk/

symbolic

象征性的
Meaning
serving as a symbol or representing something else
Example
The dove is symbolic of peace and freedom.
鸽子是和平与自由的象征。
A1 adjective /twɛlv/

twelve

十二
Meaning
the number equivalent to 12
Example
There are twelve months in a year.
一年有十二个月。
B1 adjective /ˈsekənderi/

secondary

次要的
Meaning
Less important than something else; derived from or dependent on something primary.
Example
Safety is our primary concern, while speed is only secondary.
安全是我们的主要关注，而速度只是次要的。
C1 noun /ˈfæk.ʃən/

Faction

派系
Meaning
a small organized dissenting group within a larger one
Example
Different factions within the party disagreed about the new policy.
党内的不同派系对新政策存在分歧。
C2 noun /ˈsʌbtrəˌhɛnd/

subtrahend

被减数
Meaning
a number that is to be subtracted from another number
Example
In the equation 10 - 4, the number 4 is the subtrahend.
在等式 10 - 4 中，数字 4 是被减数。
C1 verb /ˈkʌn.dʒər/

conjure

召唤
Meaning
to summon something as if by magic; to imagine vividly
Example
The magician conjured a rabbit out of the hat.
魔术师从帽子里召唤出了一只兔子。
C2 verb /ˈwɛltər/

welter

在混乱中翻滚
Meaning
to roll or toss about in a confused or disorderly way; to be in turmoil
Example
The city weltered in chaos after the sudden blackout.
城市在突然的停电后陷入混乱。
B2 adjective, verb (present participle) /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/

floating

浮动
Meaning
remaining on the surface of a liquid without sinking; moving lightly or freely
Example
The boat was floating gently on the calm lake.
船在平静的湖面上轻轻浮动。
C2 noun /niːˈɒlədʒɪzəm/

neologism

新词
Meaning
A newly coined word or expression.
Example
The internet has given rise to many neologisms like 'selfie' and 'hashtag'.
互联网催生了许多新词，如“自拍”和“标签”。
C1 adjective /ˈɪnsələnt/

insolent

无礼的, 傲慢的
Meaning
showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect
Example
The insolent student refused to follow the teacher's instructions.
那个无礼的学生拒绝听从老师的指示。
B2 noun /beɪ/

Bay

海湾
Meaning
a broad inlet of the sea where the land curves inward
Example
The boats are anchored in the bay.
船只停泊在海湾。
B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsɪlər/

councilor

议员
Meaning
an elected member of a council, especially a local government body
Example
The councilor held a public meeting to discuss local issues.
议员召开了一个公共会议，讨论地方问题。
C2 verb /ˌæntɪˈsiːd/

antecede

先来
Meaning
to come before in time or order
Example
A short introduction usually antecedes the main text.
简短的介绍通常先于正文。
C2 noun /ˈtælɪzmən/

talisman

护身符
Meaning
An object believed to have magical powers or bring good luck.
Example
He always carried a small talisman in his pocket for luck.
他总是随身携带一个小护身符，以求好运。
C2 noun /ˌpɜːrtərˈbeɪʃn/

perturbation

扰动
Meaning
A state of anxiety, disturbance, or disorder.
Example
The announcement caused a perturbation in the financial markets.
公告导致了金融市场的扰动。
B2 noun /ˈmɛmoʊ/

memo

Meaning
a written message, typically in a business setting
Example
He wrote a memo to the staff about the upcoming meeting.
A2 noun /səˈluː.ʃən/

Solution

解决方案; 答案; 液体混合物
Meaning
an answer to a problem; a liquid mixture
Example
We need to find a solution to this problem.
我们需要找到这个问题的解决方案。
C2 noun /ˈhaɪərlɪŋ/

hireling

雇佣者
Meaning
A person who works for payment only, often with little loyalty or principle.
Example
The mercenary was dismissed as just a hireling with no real loyalty.
雇佣兵被解雇，只是一个没有真正忠诚的雇佣者。
C1 noun /ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃən/

supposition

假设
Meaning
An assumption or belief that something is true without certain proof.
Example
His plan was based on the supposition that the market would recover quickly.
他的计划是基于市场将迅速恢复的假设。
B2 noun /ˈbrɔːdˌkæstər/

broadcaster

广播员
Meaning
a person or organization that transmits a broadcast program.
Example
The broadcaster aired the match live to millions of viewers.
广播员将比赛实时转播给数百万观众。
B2 verb /ˈflʌrɪʃ/

flourish

Meaning
To grow or develop in a healthy or successful way.
Example
Her business began to flourish after she introduced online sales.
A2 noun /ˈkɒlɪdʒ/

college

大学
Meaning
An educational institution where students study for degrees or professional qualifications.
Example
She hopes to attend college in the city next year.
她希望明年能在城市的大学就读。
C1 verb /ˌɪntəˈsɛkt/

intersect

交叉
Meaning
to cross or pass through each other
Example
The two roads intersect at the city center.
这两条道路在市中心交汇。
C1 verb /ˈnuːtər/

neuter

去势
Meaning
To remove the reproductive organs of an animal; or having no gender.
Example
They decided to neuter their cat to prevent more kittens.
他们决定给猫去势，以防止更多小猫的出生。
A2 noun/verb /fɛns/

fence

篱笆
Meaning
a barrier, usually made of wood or wire, that surrounds an area; to enclose with a barrier
Example
They built a fence around the garden.
他们在花园周围建了一道篱笆。
A1 verb /sɔ/

saw

用锯子切
Meaning
to cut with a saw; to use a cutting tool
Example
The carpenter saws the wood into pieces.
木匠将木头切成小块。
A1 verb /kætʃ/

catch

接住
Meaning
to grab something that is moving; to get a disease; to understand
Example
Can you catch the ball I'm throwing?
你能接住我扔的球吗？
C2 /laɪð/

lithe

灵活且优雅
Meaning
thin, supple, and graceful in movement
Example
The lithe dancer captivated the audience with her graceful spins.
灵活的舞者用她优雅的旋转迷住了观众。
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。
B2 adjective /rɪˈnjuː.ə.bəl/

renewable

可再生
Meaning
Able to be renewed or replaced naturally; not depleted when used.
Example
Renewable resources minimize environmental damage.
可再生资源减少环境损害。
C2 noun /dɪˈkrɛpɪˌtjuːd/

decrepitude

衰败
Meaning
the state of being old, weak, and worn out
Example
The once-great empire fell into decrepitude.
曾经伟大的帝国陷入了衰败。
C1 verb /sɪˈkriːt/

secrete

分泌
Meaning
to produce and release a substance from a cell, gland, or organ
Example
The pancreas secretes insulin to regulate blood sugar levels.
胰腺分泌胰岛素以调节血糖水平。
C2 adjective /kəˈdævərəs/

cadaverous

尸体般的
Meaning
Resembling a corpse; very pale, thin, or bony.
Example
His cadaverous appearance shocked everyone at the party.
他那尸体般的外貌让聚会中的每个人都感到震惊。
B1 noun ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv

alternative

替代品
Meaning
(Of one or more things) available as another possibility or choice.
Example
Finding an alternative to plastic is essential.
找到塑料的替代品是至关重要的。
A2 noun /ˈer.ər/

Error

错误; 失误
Meaning
a mistake; something done incorrectly or wrong
Example
The error in the calculation led to incorrect results.
计算中的错误导致了不正确的结果。
B2 adjective /ˈmɪd.əl.eɪdʒd/

Middle-aged

中年
Meaning
being of an age between young and old; typically between 40-60 years old
Example
The middle-aged man started a new career.
那位中年男子开始了一项新事业。
C2 noun /sfɪˈrɒmɪtər/

spherometer

球形仪
Meaning
An instrument used for measuring the curvature of spherical surfaces.
Example
The scientist used a spherometer to measure the lens curvature.
科学家使用了一个球形仪来测量透镜的曲率。
C2 noun /kɪθ/

kith

亲友
Meaning
Friends, acquaintances, and relations.
Example
He invited all his kith and kin to the wedding.
他邀请了所有的亲友参加婚礼。
A2 noun /ˈprɪzən/

prison

监狱
Meaning
a building where people are kept as punishment for a crime or while waiting for trial
Example
He was sent to prison for his crimes.
他因犯下罪行而被送进监狱。
C2 noun /ˈbrɛviˌɛri/

breviary

祷告书
Meaning
A book containing the service for each day, used in Christian liturgy.
Example
The monk read from the breviary during morning prayers.
僧侣在早晨祷告时从祷告书中朗读。
C2 noun /ˈbriːzˌweɪ/

breezeway

有顶走道
Meaning
A roofed outdoor passage, often connecting two buildings.
Example
The breezeway connected the house to the garage.
有顶走道将房子与车库连接在一起。
B2 adjective /ˈwɜːrði/

Worthy

值得; 配得上; 尊重的;
Meaning
deserving respect or attention; having merit
Example
Her charitable work made her worthy of the humanitarian award.
她的慈善工作使她配得上人道主义奖。
C1 verb /ˌdiː.kəmˈprɛs/

decompress

放松
Meaning
To relax and recover from stress or pressure.
Example
Taking deep breaths helps to decompress after a stressful day.
深呼吸帮助在压力过大的日子后放松。
B2 noun /kʌb/

Cub

幼熊
Meaning
a young bear, lion, tiger, or other large carnivorous mammal
Example
The bear cub stayed close to its mother for protection.
小熊为保护自己一直待在母亲身边。