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C1 noun ˈdɪskɔrd

discord

不和
Meaning
Disagreement or conflict between people or ideas.
Example
Discord among people disrupts societal stability.
人们之间的不和破坏了社会的稳定。
A2 noun /ˈmæstər/

Master

大师; 专家;
Meaning
A skilled practitioner of a particular art or activity; a teacher or expert
Example
Leonardo da Vinci was a master of both painting and sculpture.
列奥纳多·达·芬奇是绘画和雕塑的高手。
A1 noun /ˈkʌl.ər/

color

颜色
Meaning
The property possessed by an object of producing different sensations on the eye as a result of the way it reflects or emits light.
Example
Blue is her favorite color.
蓝色是她最喜欢的颜色。
B1 noun /ˈwɔːdrəʊb/

wardrobe

衣橱
Meaning
A large cupboard where clothes are stored; also the collection of clothes someone owns.
Example
Her wardrobe is full of colorful dresses.
她的衣橱里充满了五颜六色的裙子。
C1 adverb /ˈhɒtli/

hotly

愤怒地
Meaning
in an intense, angry, or passionate way
Example
She hotly denied the accusations.
她愤怒地否认了这些指控。
B2 noun /əˈmɛnəti/

amenity

便利设施
Meaning
a useful or pleasant facility or feature of a place
Example
The apartment has every amenity needed for comfortable living.
公寓里有所有必要的便利设施,供舒适生活使用。
C2 adjective /læŋk/

lank

高而瘦
Meaning
Tall, thin, and often awkward in appearance.
Example
The lank teenager towered over his classmates.
那个高而瘦的少年比他的同班同学高。
C2 verb /ˈkʌzən/

cozen

欺骗,诈骗
Meaning
to deceive, cheat, or trick someone
Example
He cozened the old man out of his money.
他欺骗了老人并夺走了他的錢。
B2 noun /ˈsɛm.iˌsɜːr.kəl/

semicircle

半圆
Meaning
Half of a circle or something shaped like half of a circle.
Example
The students sat in a semicircle around the teacher.
学生们围绕老师坐成半圆形。
C1 verb /əˈdʒɜrn/

adjourn

推迟
Meaning
to suspend a meeting or session to another time or place
Example
The judge decided to adjourn the hearing until next week.
法官决定将听证会推迟到下周。
C2 noun /ˈæltruɪst/

altruist

利他主义者
Meaning
a person who has an unselfish concern for the welfare of others
Example
He is an altruist who always puts others' needs before his own.
他是一个总是把别人的需求放在自己之前的无私的人。
C1 noun ɪnˌten.sɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

intensification

强化
Meaning
The process of becoming or making something more intense or extreme.
Example
The intensification of climate change requires urgent action.
气候变化的强化需要紧急行动。
B2 noun /ˈkʊriər/

courier

快递员
Meaning
a person or company that delivers messages, packages, or mail
Example
The courier delivered the documents on time.
快递员准时交付了文件。
C2 verb /prɒɡˈnɒstɪkeɪt/

prognosticate

预测
Meaning
To foretell or predict future events, especially based on current signs.
Example
Experts attempted to prognosticate the outcome of the election.
专家们尝试预测选举结果。
C1 noun /ˌkɑːr.diˈɒl.ə.dʒɪst/

cardiologist

心脏病学家
Meaning
A doctor specializing in diagnosing and treating heart diseases.
Example
She made an appointment with a cardiologist for her chest pain.
她因胸痛预约了心脏病学家的诊察。
B2 noun /əˌbriːviˈeɪʃən/

abbreviation

缩写
Meaning
a shortened form of a word or phrase
Example
NASA is an abbreviation for National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
NASA 是 National Aeronautics and Space Administration 的缩写。
A2 noun /ˈɪm.ɪdʒ/

Image

图像; 形象; 表象
Meaning
a representation of the external form of a person or thing in art; a mental picture or impression
Example
The company worked hard to improve its public image after the scandal.
公司在丑闻后努力改善其公众形象。
C1 noun /rɪˈmɪʃən/

remission

Meaning
A temporary or permanent decrease or disappearance of disease symptoms; forgiveness of sins or debts.
Example
The patient’s cancer is in remission after the treatment.
C2 noun əˈkjuː.ə.ti

acuity

敏锐度
Meaning
Sharpness or keenness of thought, vision, or hearing.
Example
His intellectual acuity made him a brilliant scientist.
他的智力敏锐度使他成为一位杰出的科学家。
C1 adjective ˈfæʃ.ɪst

fascist

法西斯
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of fascism; extremely authoritarian.
Example
Fascist governance undermines freedom.
法西斯统治破坏自由。
C1 noun ˈnuːkliəs

nucleus

原子核
Meaning
The central core of an atom containing protons and neutrons.
Example
The nucleus consists of protons.
原子核由质子组成。
B2 adjective /ˈhek.tɪk/

Hectic

忙碌的; 激烈的; 充满活动的
Meaning
very busy and full of activity; frantic; characterized by intense activity or excitement
Example
My schedule has been hectic lately with back-to-back meetings.
最近我的日程表因为连场会议而变得忙碌。
A2 verb /rɪˈsiːv/

receive

接收
Meaning
to get or accept something given; to welcome
Example
She receives a gift from her friend.
她从朋友那里收到了一份礼物。
C1 adjective /ˈsɪnjuəs/

sinuous

蜿蜒
Meaning
Having many curves, bends, or turns; winding.
Example
The hikers followed a sinuous path through the forest.
徒步旅行者沿着蜿蜒的路径穿过森林。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkɒntrəˈvɜːtəbl/

incontrovertible

不可否认
Meaning
impossible to deny or dispute; unquestionable
Example
The evidence was incontrovertible and proved his innocence.
证据是不可否认的,并证明了他的清白。
C2 verb /kənˈsɪlieɪt/

conciliate

Meaning
to stop someone from being angry; to win over by friendly acts
Example
He tried to conciliate the angry customer with an apology.
C1 noun /pækt/

Pact

协议;契约
Meaning
a formal agreement between individuals or parties; a treaty or contract
Example
The two countries signed a peace pact to end the war.
两国签署了一项和平协议以结束战争。
B1 adjective /ʌnˈwɒn.tɪd/

Unwanted

不受欢迎的
Meaning
not desired or welcome; not wanted
Example
He felt like an unwanted guest at the meeting.
他在会议上觉得自己像个不受欢迎的客人。
C1 noun /ˈliːvˌteɪ.kɪŋ/

leave-taking

告别
Meaning
an act of saying goodbye; farewell
Example
His leave-taking from his friends was emotional.
他向朋友的告别是感人的。
C2 adjective /ləˈsɪviəs/

lascivious

淫荡
Meaning
showing an overt and often offensive sexual desire
Example
The lascivious remarks made everyone uncomfortable.
那些淫荡的评论让每个人都感到不舒服。
B2 noun /ɔː/

awe

惊叹
Meaning
a feeling of deep respect mixed with fear or wonder
Example
The children looked at the fireworks in awe.
孩子们惊讶地看着烟花。
B2 noun/adjective /ˈfluːɪd/

fluid

液体
Meaning
a substance that can flow easily, such as liquid or gas; smooth and adaptable
Example
The artist's fluid movements impressed the audience.
艺术家的流畅动作给观众留下了深刻的印象。
C1 verb /ˈdʒɒsl/

jostle

推挤
Meaning
to push, elbow, or bump against someone roughly, typically in a crowd
Example
The fans jostled each other to get closer to the stage.
粉丝们推搡着彼此,以便靠近舞台。
A2 adjective /ˈnɜː.vəs/

Nervous

紧张, 焦虑
Meaning
feeling anxious or worried; relating to the nerves; easily agitated
Example
She felt nervous before her job interview.
她在面试前感到紧张。
C2 verb /rɪˈsɪnd/

rescind

撤销
Meaning
to revoke, cancel, or repeal a law, order, or agreement
Example
The company decided to rescind the job offer.
公司决定撤销工作机会。
C2 noun /ˈɡraɪndstoʊn/

grindstone

磨刀石
Meaning
a thick disc of stone used for grinding, sharpening, or polishing tools
Example
The blacksmith sharpened his blade on the grindstone.
铁匠在磨刀石上磨快了他的刀片。
C2 verb /prɪˈværɪkeɪt/

prevaricate

Meaning
to avoid telling the truth by not giving a direct answer
Example
The politician began to prevaricate when asked about the scandal.
A1 adjective/adverb /ˈɜːrli/

early

Meaning
before the usual or expected time
Example
She arrived early to the meeting.
她早早到达了会议。
C2 noun /ˈɛpɪɡræm/

epigram

警句
Meaning
A short, witty saying or poem that expresses an idea in a clever way.
Example
Oscar Wilde was famous for his sharp epigrams.
奥斯卡·王尔德因其犀利的警句而闻名。
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 verb /ˈkɒnskrɪpt/

conscript

强迫某人参军
Meaning
to force someone into military service
Example
The government conscripted young men during the war.
政府在战争期间征召了年轻人。
B2 noun /ˈpen.ʃən/

Pension

养老金
Meaning
a regular payment made to someone who is no longer working because of age or disability
Example
After retirement, he receives a monthly pension from the company.
退休后,他从公司领取每月养老金。
C1 adjective ˌæd.vɚˈser.i.əl

adversarial

对抗的
Meaning
Involving or characterized by conflict or opposition.
Example
The two companies have an adversarial relationship in the market.
这两家公司在市场上有对抗的关系。
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。
B2 noun /əˈnætəmi/

anatomy

解剖学
Meaning
the study of the structure of living things, especially the human body
Example
She is studying human anatomy at medical school.
她在医学院学习人体解剖学。
C2 adjective /ˈkoʊltɪʃ/

coltish

Meaning
Playful, energetic, and not fully mature or disciplined.
Example
The coltish boy ran around the field without a care.
A1 noun /ɡlæs/

Glass

玻璃杯
Meaning
a drinking container made of glass; hard transparent material
Example
He drank a glass of cold water after the workout.
他在锻炼后喝了一杯冷水。
C1 verb əˈkruː

accrue

累积
Meaning
To accumulate or receive (payments or benefits) over time.
Example
Interest accrues on the savings account every month.
每个月储蓄账户上会积累利息。
C1 noun səˈsteɪnəbəl ænd kəˈlæbərətɪv əˈproʊtʃ

sustainable and collaborative approach

可持续和协作的方法
Meaning
A method of working together that can be maintained over time without depleting resources or causing harm.
Example
A sustainable and collaborative approach is crucial for solving environmental problems.
可持续和协作的方法对于解决环境问题至关重要。
B1 adverb /ˈlɑːrdʒli/

largely

主要
Meaning
to a great extent; mostly or mainly
Example
The success of the project was largely due to teamwork.
这个项目的成功主要归功于团队合作。
C1 adjective /bɪˈriːvd/

Bereaved

丧亲
Meaning
having lost a loved one through death
Example
The bereaved family received many condolences.
丧亲的家庭收到了很多慰问。
C1 adjective /ɪˈnɒkjuəs/

innocuous

无害的
Meaning
Not harmful or offensive.
Example
His remark was completely innocuous and not meant to offend anyone.
他的评论完全无害,并且没有冒犯任何人的意思。
B1 noun /ˈɡæsəˌliːn/

gasoline

汽油
Meaning
a liquid fuel made from petroleum, used mainly to power engines in vehicles
Example
The price of gasoline has increased significantly this month.
本月汽油价格显著上涨了。
A2 noun /ɪmˈplɔɪər/

employer

雇主
Meaning
A person or organization that hires and pays people to work.
Example
The employer promised better benefits to attract skilled workers.
雇主承诺提供更好的福利,以吸引技术工人。
C2 noun /kəˈpærɪsən/

caparison

马的装饰覆盖物;华丽且精致的衣物或装饰
Meaning
an ornamental covering for a horse; rich and elaborate clothing or decoration
Example
The king’s horse was adorned with a golden caparison.
国王的马装饰着金色的马披。
B1 noun /ˈlɛktʃərər/

lecturer

讲师
Meaning
a person who gives lectures, especially at a college or university
Example
The lecturer explained the theory with clear examples.
讲师用清楚的例子解释了理论。
B1 noun /ɪnˈstrʌkʃən/

instruction

指令
Meaning
Detailed information telling how something should be done or operated.
Example
Please read the instruction carefully before using the machine.
请在使用机器前仔细阅读指令。
A2 noun /ʃɪp/

Ship

Meaning
a large watercraft that travels the world's oceans and seas
Example
The cargo ship departed from the port at dawn.
货船在黎明时分离开了港口。
B2 noun/verb /ˈwɒf.əl/

waffle

华夫饼 (食品), 含糊其辞
Meaning
as noun: a crisp cake with a pattern of deep squares; as verb: to speak or write vaguely without making a clear decision
Example
He kept waffling instead of making a decision.
他不断犹豫,而不是做决定。
B2 noun /ˈkætəlɔːɡ/

catalog

目录
Meaning
a complete list of items, typically arranged systematically
Example
The library provides an online catalog of all available books.
图书馆提供所有可用书籍的在线目录。
C1 verb /ˈlʌmbər/

lumber

笨重行走
Meaning
to move in a slow, heavy, awkward way
Example
The bear lumbered through the forest in search of food.
那只熊在森林中沉重地走着寻找食物。
C1 adjective ˈskruː.pjʊ.ləs

scrupulous

一丝不苟
Meaning
Diligent, thorough, and extremely attentive to details; having moral integrity; acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper.
Example
He is known for being scrupulous in his work.
他因在工作中一丝不苟而闻名。
A2 adverb /ˈfaɪ.nəl.i/

Finally

终于
Meaning
at last; after a long time; in the end; as the last point
Example
After years of hard work, she finally achieved her goal.
经过多年的努力工作,她终于达成了自己的目标。
C2 adjective /ˌpɛstɪˈlɛnʃəl/

pestilential

瘟疫的
Meaning
Relating to or causing pestilence; very harmful, troublesome, or dangerous.
Example
The pestilential smell of the garbage filled the street.
垃圾的瘟疫气味充满了街道。
B2 adverb /ˌnɛvəðəˈlɛs/

nevertheless

Meaning
in spite of that; however
Example
He was tired; nevertheless, he kept working.
C2 noun /ɪnˈsɪɡniə/

insignia

徽章
Meaning
A badge or symbol that shows rank, position, or membership.
Example
The soldier proudly wore the insignia of his regiment.
士兵自豪地佩戴着他团的徽章。
A2 adjective /səkˈsɛsfəl/

Successful

成功的; 富裕的; 胜利的
Meaning
having achieved a desired aim or result; prosperous
Example
She was successful in her career as a doctor.
她在医生的职业生涯中取得了成功。
B1 adjective /fɪkst/

fixed

固定的,稳定的
Meaning
firmly in place; not changing or movable
Example
The schedule for the meeting is fixed for Monday morning.
会议时间表已定于周一早上。
B2 noun /məˈskiː.toʊ net/

Mosquito-net

蚊帐
Meaning
a fine mesh fabric used to cover beds or windows to keep mosquitoes and other insects out
Example
We use a mosquito net to protect ourselves from insect bites.
我们使用蚊帐来保护自己,防止被虫子叮咬。
A2 adjective ˈkʌmftəbəl

comfortable

舒适
Meaning
Giving a feeling of physical ease and relaxation; free from hardship or unpleasant conditions.
Example
Urban planning aims to make cities more comfortable.
城市规划旨在使城市更加舒适。
C2 noun /ˈdʌlərd/

dullard

傻瓜
Meaning
a slow or stupid person
Example
He was considered a dullard by his classmates.
他被同学们视为傻瓜。
B2 verb /ʃriːk/

shriek

尖叫
Meaning
to make a loud, high-pitched cry
Example
She shrieked when she saw the spider.
她看到蜘蛛时尖叫了。
C1 noun /ˈwɒrənt/

Warrant

搜查令
Meaning
a legal document that gives police the authority to do something; justification or authority for an action
Example
The police obtained a search warrant before entering the building.
警方在进入大楼之前获得了搜查令。
C1 verb /ˈbɛkən/

beckon

招手示意
Meaning
to signal or call someone to come closer, often with a gesture; to attract or invite
Example
She beckoned him to come closer with a wave of her hand.
她挥手示意他走近一些。
B1 verb, adjective /spɛnt/

spent

花费的, 精疲力竭的
Meaning
Past tense and past participle of 'spend'; also used as an adjective meaning exhausted or used up.
Example
She spent all her energy preparing for the exam.
她为考试花费了所有的精力。
C2 verb /dɪˈtruːd/

detrude

推向下或推向外面
Meaning
To thrust or force something downward or outward.
Example
The violent waves detruded rocks from the cliff.
暴力的海浪把岩石从悬崖上推了下来。
C1 noun /ˌɪn.səˌbɔːr.dɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

insubordination

不服从
Meaning
Defiance of authority; refusal to obey orders.
Example
The soldier was punished for insubordination during the mission.
士兵因在任务中不服从命令而受到惩罚。
B1 adverb /ˈspeʃ.əl.i/

Specially

特别
Meaning
for a particular purpose; especially; specifically
Example
This gift was specially made for you.
这个礼物是特别为你做的。
B2 noun ˈskeə.sɪ.ti

scarcity

稀缺
Meaning
The state of being scarce or in short supply; shortage.
Example
Water scarcity threatens agriculture.
水资源稀缺威胁农业。
C2 adjective /ˌpɛrɪpəˈtɛtɪk/

peripatetic

流浪者
Meaning
Traveling from place to place, especially for work or based on lifestyle.
Example
He led a peripatetic life as a traveling teacher.
他作为一名旅行教师过着流动的生活。
C1 noun ˈfɜːr.vɚ

fervor

热情或热衷
Meaning
Strong passion or enthusiasm for something.
Example
He spoke with great fervor about his vision for the company.
他以极大的热情谈论他对公司未来的愿景。
A2 noun /æd/

ad

广告
Meaning
a notice or announcement in a public medium promoting a product, service, or event
Example
The company released a new ad for their smartphone.
公司发布了他们智能手机的新广告。
B2 noun ˈæɡ.rɪ.kʌl.tʃɚ

agriculture

农业
Meaning
The science or practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for the growing of crops and the rearing of animals to provide food, wool, and other products.
Example
Sustainable agriculture can help protect the environment.
可持续农业可以帮助保护环境。
A2 noun rɪˈspɛkt

respect

尊重
Meaning
A feeling of deep admiration for someone or something.
Example
We should show respect to the freedom fighters.
我们应该对自由斗士表示尊重。
C1 noun ˈɪm.pɪ.təs

impetus

推动力
Meaning
The force or motivation that drives something forward; momentum.
Example
The new policy provided an impetus for economic growth.
新政策为经济增长提供了推动力。
C1 adjective ʌnˈjiːl.dɪŋ

unyielding

坚定或坚韧
Meaning
Not easily broken or giving in to pressure.
Example
Her unyielding determination helped her overcome all challenges.
她坚定的决心帮助她克服了所有的挑战。
B2 noun /prɪˈdɪk.ʃən/

Prediction

预测
Meaning
a statement about what will happen in the future; a forecast
Example
The weather prediction says it will rain tomorrow.
天气预测说明天会下雨。
C1 noun ˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃn

modification

修改
Meaning
The action of making changes to something.
Example
The plan required modification.
计划需要修改。
B2 noun /dɪˈsper/

Despair

绝望
Meaning
the complete loss or absence of hope; a state of feeling hopeless
Example
After losing his job, he fell into despair and couldn't see any way forward.
失去工作后,他陷入了绝望,无法看到前进的任何路。
B2 adjective /æʃ ˈkʌl.ər/

Ash-colour

灰色
Meaning
a grayish color resembling ash
Example
The old building had ash-colour walls that needed painting.
这座旧建筑有灰色的墙壁,需要重新粉刷。
C1 adjective /səbˈsɜːviənt/

subservient

Meaning
prepared to obey others unquestioningly; less important than something else
Example
She was too subservient to challenge his decision.
B1 noun /ˈɪnpʊt/

input

输入,提供的信息
Meaning
information, advice, or data that is put into a system, device, or process
Example
The manager asked for everyone's input on the new project.
经理要求大家对新项目提供意见。
B2 noun ˌprɒd.ʌkˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

productivity

生产力
Meaning
The effectiveness of productive effort, especially in industry, as measured in terms of the rate of output per unit of input.
Example
Improved irrigation boosts productivity.
改进的灌溉提高了生产力。
B2 verb /ɪnˈtɜːrprət/

interpret

Meaning
to explain the meaning of something; to translate orally
Example
She had to interpret the speech for the foreign guests.
B2 noun /ˈhɑːt.biːt/

heartbeat

心跳
Meaning
A pulsation of the heart, especially as perceptible to the touch or audible with a stethoscope.
Example
Rubbing the eyes helps normalize the heartbeat.
揉眼睛有助于使心跳恢复正常。
A1 adjective, adverb, pronoun /mʌtʃ/

much

很多
Meaning
a large amount or degree of something
Example
She doesn’t have much time to finish the project.
她没有很多时间来完成这个项目。
C2 adjective /kənˈdʒɛktʃərəl/

conjectural

推测的
Meaning
based on guesswork or incomplete evidence rather than certain knowledge
Example
His explanation was purely conjectural and lacked proof.
他的解释完全是推测性的,缺乏证据。
B2 verb /ˌmɪsˈjuːz/

misuse

滥用
Meaning
To use something incorrectly or for the wrong purpose.
Example
Misusing social media profiles can harm relationships.
滥用社交媒体资料可能会破坏关系。
B2 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈwɛlmɪŋ/

overwhelming

压倒性的
Meaning
Very intense; overpowering.
Example
Large tasks can feel overwhelming.
大型任务可能会让人感到压倒。
C2 noun /ˈkʌvi/

covey

一小群鸟
Meaning
a small group of birds, especially partridges or quails
Example
A covey of quails flew across the field.
一群鹌鹑飞过了田野。
C2 adjective /ˈrɪbɔːld/

ribald

猥亵笑话
Meaning
Referring to sexual matters in a humorous or vulgar way.
Example
The comedian’s ribald jokes made the audience laugh uncomfortably.
喜剧演员的猥亵笑话让观众不自在地笑了。
C2 noun /ˈsʌbtərˌfjuːdʒ/

subterfuge

欺诈手段
Meaning
Deceit used to achieve one's goal; a trick or excuse to evade something.
Example
They used subterfuge to avoid paying taxes.
他们使用欺诈手段来避免缴税。
C1 noun /ˌɪnflɛksɪˈbɪlɪti/

inflexibility

缺乏灵活性
Meaning
the quality of being rigid or unwilling to change; lack of adaptability
Example
The inflexibility of the rules caused unnecessary delays.
规则的缺乏灵活性导致了不必要的延误。
C1 verb /prəˈkjʊər/

procure

采购
Meaning
to obtain something, especially with effort or difficulty
Example
They managed to procure enough supplies for the expedition.
他们设法为远征筹集到足够的物资。
C2 noun /ˌɪnkænˈdɛsəns/

incandescence

白炽光
Meaning
the emission of light from a hot object; brilliance
Example
The incandescence of the candle filled the dark room.
蜡烛的白炽光填满了黑暗的房间。
B1 verb /ˈhaɪˌlaɪt/

highlight

突出
Meaning
to emphasize or make something stand out
Example
The teacher highlighted the most important points in the text.
老师在文本中强调了最重要的要点。
C2 verb /səˈbɔːrn/

suborn

贿赂
Meaning
to bribe or induce someone unlawfully to perform an act, especially to commit perjury
Example
The lawyer was accused of trying to suborn a witness.
律师被指控试图贿赂一名证人。
C2 noun /ˈfriːˌθɪŋkər/

freethinker

自由思想者
Meaning
A person who forms opinions based on reason and independent thought rather than tradition or authority.
Example
Voltaire was considered a great freethinker of his time.
伏尔泰被认为是他时代伟大的自由思想家。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈvæljʊəbl/

invaluable

无价
Meaning
Extremely useful or indispensable.
Example
Her advice proved invaluable to my success.
她的建议对我的成功起到了无可估量的作用。
B2 noun /ˌædməˈreɪʃən/

admiration

钦佩
Meaning
a feeling of respect, pleasure, or approval for someone or something
Example
She felt great admiration for her teacher’s dedication.
她对老师的奉献充满了钦佩。
B1 noun /ˈfeɪ.vər/

Favour

好意; 帮助; 仁慈
Meaning
approval, support, or liking for someone or something; a kind or helpful act
Example
Could you do me a favour and help me move this heavy box?
你能帮我一个忙,帮我搬动这个重箱子吗?
C1 verb /dɪˈsɛləˌreɪt/

decelerate

减速
Meaning
to reduce speed; to slow down
Example
The car began to decelerate as it approached the traffic light.
汽车接近红绿灯时开始减速。
C1 adjective /ˈɜːrstwaɪl/

erstwhile

曾经
Meaning
former or in the past
Example
They were erstwhile friends but no longer speak.
他们曾经是朋友,但现在不再交谈。
B1 adverb /ˈniːtli/

Neatly

整齐地; 干净地
Meaning
in a tidy and orderly way; carefully and precisely
Example
She arranged the books neatly on the shelf.
她把书整齐地放在书架上。
C1 adjective ˌɪn.təˈstel.ər

interstellar

星际的,星际间,宇宙的
Meaning
Occurring or situated between stars.
Example
Scientists study interstellar travel possibilities.
科学家研究星际旅行的可能性。
C1 adjective /ˈniːd.ləs/

Needless

不必要的
Meaning
unnecessary; not required; without purpose
Example
The argument was needless and could have been avoided.
这场争论是多余的,本来可以避免。
A1 adjective /juːzd/

used

二手
Meaning
having already been used
Example
This is a used car.
这是一辆二手车。
C2 noun /ɡriːn ˈdʒækfruːt/

Green Jackfruit

青木瓜
Meaning
unripe fruit of the jackfruit tree, commonly used as a vegetable in cooking
Example
Green jackfruit is often used in curries and stews.
青木瓜常常用在咖喱和炖菜中。
C2 noun /ˈæstər/

Aster

紫菀花
Meaning
a flowering plant with daisy-like flowers that typically bloom in fall
Example
The purple asters bloomed beautifully in the autumn garden.
紫色的紫菀花在秋天的花园里美丽地盛开。
A1 adjective /hɒt/

Hot

热的; 温暖的; 灼热的;
Meaning
having high temperature; warm; heated;
Example
The coffee is too hot to drink.
咖啡太热了,不能喝。
B1 noun /ˈsɛtʌp/

setup

设置
Meaning
an arrangement of things or the way in which something is organized or prepared
Example
The setup of the event took hours to complete.
事件的设置花了几个小时完成。