C1 adjective dɪˈskrɪmɪnətɔːri

discriminatory

歧视性

Meaning

Making or showing an unfair or prejudicial distinction between different categories of people or things.

Example

Discriminatory policies triggered protests.

歧视性政策引发了抗议。

C2 noun /ɡaɪl/

guile

狡猾

Meaning

Cleverness or cunning used to achieve a goal, often in a deceptive way

Example

He used guile to win the negotiation.

他用狡猾的手段赢得了谈判。

C2 noun /nɪt/

nit

虱子卵

Meaning

The egg or young form of a louse or other parasitic insect.

Example

The teacher noticed nits in the child’s hair.

老师发现了孩子头发里的虱子卵。

B2 verb /prɪˈsiːd/

precede

先行

Meaning

to come before something in time, order, or position

Example

A brief introduction precedes each chapter.

简短的介绍先于每一章。

C2 verb /dʒɪr/

jeer

嘲笑

Meaning

to laugh at someone or something in a cruel or mocking way

Example

The crowd began to jeer at the opposing team.

人群开始对对方球队嘲笑。

C1 noun /ˌɪndɪˈdʒɛstʃən/

indigestion

Meaning

Discomfort or pain in the stomach associated with difficulty in digesting food.

Example

He avoided spicy food because it often gave him indigestion.

C2 noun /ˈiːsθiːt/ or /ˈɛsθiːt/

aesthete

审美家

Meaning

A person who has a special appreciation of art and beauty.

Example

The aesthete admired the subtle details of the painting.

艾斯泰特欣赏了画作的细节。

B1 noun /ˈdɛdˌlaɪnz/

deadlines

最后期限

Meaning

The latest time or date by which something should be completed.

Example

Setting deadlines helps finish tasks.

设定最后期限有助于完成任务。

C1 adjective /ˌjuːtɪlɪˈtɛəriən/

utilitarian

Meaning

Designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive; relating to the doctrine that actions are right if they are useful or for the benefit of a majority.

Example

The building had a simple utilitarian design.

B2 noun /ˈspɛktrəm/

spectrum

光谱

Meaning

A range of different things, often related to colors, ideas, or classifications.

Example

The festival attracted people from across the political spectrum.

这个节日吸引了来自各个政治光谱的人们。

C1 adjective /ɪˈmjuː.tə.bəl/

immutable

不变的

Meaning

Unchangeable, permanent, or fixed

Example

The laws of physics are considered immutable.

物理定律被认为是不变的。

B2 noun /ˈnuː.səns/

Nuisance

麻烦; 打扰;

Meaning

a person, thing, or circumstance causing inconvenience or annoyance

Example

The constant noise from construction is a real nuisance.

建筑施工的持续噪音是一种真正的麻烦。

C2 adjective /ˈplændʒənt/

plangent

悲伤或回响的声音

Meaning

having a loud, mournful sound; resonant

Example

The plangent toll of the church bell echoed through the village.

教堂钟声的悲鸣回荡在村庄里。

C1 verb /diːm/

deem

认为, 判断

Meaning

to regard or consider in a specified way

Example

The project was deemed a success by the board.

该项目被董事会认为是成功的。

C2 noun /sɛnˈtjʊəriən/

centurion

百夫长

Meaning

A commander of a unit of one hundred soldiers in the ancient Roman army.

Example

The centurion led his men into battle with courage.

百夫长带领他的士兵英勇作战。

A2 noun/adjective /ˈdʒɜːrmən/

german

德语

Meaning

relating to Germany, its people, or its language

Example

She is learning German to study abroad.

她正在学习德语以便出国留学。

A1 noun, verb /ɡruːp/

group

小组

Meaning

A number of people or things considered together; to arrange things or people into categories.

Example

The students formed a study group.

学生们组成了一个学习小组。

C2 noun /əbˈdʌktər/

abductor

绑架者

Meaning

a person who kidnaps or forcibly takes someone away

Example

The police arrested the abductor after a nationwide search.

警方在长时间搜查后逮捕了绑架者。

C2 adjective /ˈnæti/

natty

时尚

Meaning

Neat, stylish, and fashionable in appearance.

Example

He looked very natty in his new suit.

他在新西装里看起来非常时尚。

C2 noun /ˌæd.ʌmˈbreɪ.ʃən/

adumbration

模糊的预兆

Meaning

a vague foreshadowing or symbolic representation of something

Example

The play offers an adumbration of the political unrest to come.

这部剧提供了即将到来的政治动荡的模糊预兆。

C2 adjective /bəˈθɛt.ɪk/

bathetic

琐碎的情感

Meaning

displaying insincere or trivial emotion; producing an unintended ridiculous effect through sudden change from serious to silly

Example

The movie's ending was unintentionally bathetic rather than tragic.

电影的结局是琐碎的，而不是悲剧性的。

C1 adjective, noun /ˈdɛrəlɪkt/

derelict

废弃的

Meaning

in poor condition due to neglect or disuse; a homeless or neglected person

Example

The old factory stood derelict for decades.

那座老工厂废弃了几十年。

B1 verb /əbˈzɜːrv/

observe

观察

Meaning

to watch carefully; to notice or perceive something

Example

Scientists observe the behavior of animals in the wild.

科学家观察野生动物的行为。

B2 noun /ˈɡlɑːs.weər/

Glass-ware

玻璃器具

Meaning

objects made of glass, especially drinking glasses and decorative objects

Example

The wedding registry included fine glassware.

婚礼注册包括精美的玻璃器具。

B2 noun /skɑːr/

Scar

疤痕

Meaning

a mark left on the skin after a wound has healed; lasting emotional damage

Example

The accident left a permanent scar on his forehead.

事故在他额头上留下了永久的伤疤。

A2 conjunction /ðoʊ/

though

虽然

Meaning

used to introduce a fact that makes the main statement of the sentence seem surprising or unexpected

Example

Though it was raining, they still went outside.

虽然在下雨，他们还是出去玩了。

B1 adjective /ˌriːəˈlɪstɪk/

realistic

现实的

Meaning

having or showing a sensible and practical idea of what can be achieved or expected

Example

She gave a realistic estimate of the project's cost.

她给出了项目成本的现实估计。

C2 verb /ˈɑːbvieɪt/

obviate

消除

Meaning

To remove a need or difficulty; to prevent or avoid something.

Example

This new system obviates the need for manual data entry.

这个新系统消除了手动输入数据的需要。

B2 noun /pænˈdɛmɪk/

pandemic

大流行病

Meaning

An outbreak of a disease that occurs on a global scale.

Example

The COVID-19 pandemic changed the world dramatically.

COVID-19 大流行病极大地改变了世界。

C1 noun /ɪkˈstræv.ə.ɡəns/

Extravagance

过度开支; 浪费

Meaning

lack of restraint in spending money; excessive expense

Example

The wedding celebration was criticized for its unnecessary extravagance.

婚礼庆典因不必要的奢华而受到批评。

C1 noun kənˈvɜː.dʒəns

convergence

汇聚

Meaning

The process of coming together from different directions to meet at a common point; unification or integration.

Example

The convergence of technologies is revolutionizing industries.

技术的汇聚正在革命化行业。

B2 noun /ˈsʌ.plɪ.mənt/

Supplement

补充

Meaning

something that completes or adds to something else; a dietary product

Example

She takes vitamin supplements to maintain her health.

她服用维生素补充剂来保持她的健康。

C1 adjective /rɪˈzɪstɪv/

resistive

电阻性

Meaning

tending to resist or oppose; in physics, relating to electrical resistance

Example

The material has resistive properties that slow down current flow.

该材料具有电阻特性，能够减慢电流流动。

B1 verb /ˈɛmfəˌsaɪz/

emphasize

强调

Meaning

to give special importance or attention to something

Example

The teacher emphasized the importance of homework.

老师强调了作业的重要性。

C1 verb /bɪˈstoʊ/

bestow

授予

Meaning

To give or present something as a gift or honor.

Example

The king bestowed honors upon the brave soldiers.

国王授予勇敢的士兵荣誉。

C1 noun /koʊlt/

Colt

小马驹

Meaning

a young male horse, especially one under four years old

Example

The farmer trained the young colt to accept a saddle.

农民训练年轻的小马驹来接受马鞍。

B1 noun /rɪˈpɔːrtər/

reporter

记者

Meaning

a person who reports news or information

Example

The reporter interviewed several people at the scene.

记者在现场采访了几个人。

C1 adjective /ˈstɪltɪd/

stilted

做作的, 不自然的

Meaning

Speech or writing that is stiff, unnatural, or overly formal.

Example

His speech sounded stilted and rehearsed.

他的演讲听起来做作且预先排练过。

C1 noun ˌsæn.ɪ.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

sanitization

消毒

Meaning

The process of cleaning and disinfecting to eliminate germs and bacteria.

Example

Regular sanitization keeps appliances germ-free.

定期消毒保持设备无菌。

C1 adjective /ɛnˌsaɪkləˈpiːdɪk/

encyclopedic

百科全书的

Meaning

Having comprehensive knowledge of many subjects; relating to or characteristic of an encyclopedia.

Example

Her encyclopedic knowledge of history amazed everyone at the conference.

她对历史的百科全书式知识令会议上的所有人都惊讶不已。

A1 verb /riːd/

read

读

Meaning

to look at written words and understand their meaning

Example

I read books before going to bed.

我在睡觉前读书。

B2 noun /ˈdel.ɪ.ɡət/

Delegate

代表

Meaning

a person chosen or elected to act for or represent others; representative

Example

Each country sent a delegate to participate in the international conference.

每个国家派遣了一个代表参加国际会议。

A1 noun /ˈdɪnər/

Dinner

晚餐

Meaning

the main meal of the day, typically eaten in the evening

Example

The family gathered for dinner at 7 PM.

全家在晚上7点聚集在一起吃晚餐。

A2 noun /ˈmɛs.ɪdʒ/

Message

信息

Meaning

A written, spoken, or electronic communication sent from one person to another

Example

I received your message and will reply soon.

我收到了你的信息，很快会回复。

A2 noun /væn/

van

货车

Meaning

a large vehicle used for transporting goods or people

Example

The delivery van stopped in front of our house.

送货车停在我们家门前。

A1 noun /ˈɡɜːrlfrɛnd/

girlfriend

女朋友

Meaning

A woman or girl with whom someone is romantically or emotionally involved.

Example

He introduced his girlfriend to his family.

他把女朋友介绍给了家人。

A2 verb /ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd/

recommend

antemundane

世界创造之前

Meaning

Existing or occurring before the creation of the world.

Example

Some myths speak of an antemundane chaos before order was established.

一些神话讲述了在秩序建立之前的安特蒙丹混乱。

B2 adjective /dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/

distinctive

独特的

Meaning

having a quality or characteristic that makes something different and easily noticed

Example

The restaurant is known for its distinctive flavors.

餐厅以其独特的味道而闻名。

C1 noun ænˈtɪk.wə.ti

antiquity

古代

Meaning

The ancient past, especially the period of classical and other human civilizations before the Middle Ages.

Example

The ruins are a reminder of the city's antiquity.

这些遗址是这座城市古代的象征。

C2 adjective /ˈdoʊlfəl/

Doleful

悲伤的; 忧郁的;

Meaning

sorrowful; mournful; expressing grief or sadness

Example

She gave him a doleful look when he left.

当他离开时，她给了他一个悲伤的眼神。

C2 verb /baɪd/

bide

等待

Meaning

to wait patiently for the right time or opportunity

Example

He decided to bide his time before making a move.

他决定在行动之前等待合适的时机。

B2 noun /sliːv/

Sleeve

袖子

Meaning

the part of a garment that covers the arm

Example

She rolled up her sleeves before starting to cook.

她在开始做饭前卷起了袖子。

B1 noun /ˈsɜːdʒəri/

surgery

Meaning

a medical procedure involving the cutting of the body to treat a condition

Example

She underwent surgery to remove the tumor.

B2 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt/

inconsistent

不一致

Meaning

Not staying the same throughout; lacking harmony or regularity.

Example

His answers were inconsistent and confusing.

他的回答不一致且令人困惑。

B1 noun /ˈpɪ.ti/

Pity

同情; 怜悯;

Meaning

a feeling of sadness or sympathy for someone's misfortune; something that causes regret or disappointment

Example

I felt pity for the homeless man in the rain.

我对雨中无家可归的男人感到怜悯。

C1 adjective /ˌtræn.zətˈlæn.tɪk/

transatlantic

跨越大西洋

Meaning

crossing or spanning the Atlantic Ocean

Example

They took a transatlantic flight from New York to London.

他们乘坐了一班从纽约到伦敦的跨大西洋航班。

C1 noun /rɪˈtrækʃən/

retraction

撤回，撤回声明

Meaning

the act of taking back a statement, promise, or belief

Example

The newspaper issued a retraction of the false report.

报纸发布了对虚假报道的撤回。

A2 noun /ˈtaɪ.ɡər/

Tiger

老虎

Meaning

a very large solitary cat with a yellow-brown coat striped with black, native to the forests of Asia

Example

The tiger hunted silently through the jungle.

老虎悄无声息地穿过丛林。

B2 noun /ˈmʌtn/

Mutton

羊肉

Meaning

meat from an adult sheep; lamb meat

Example

The restaurant serves delicious mutton curry with rice.

餐厅提供美味的羊肉咖喱配米饭。

B2 noun /ˈprɑsɪˌkjuːtər/

prosecutor

检察官

Meaning

a lawyer who represents the government in criminal cases

Example

The prosecutor argued that the defendant was guilty of the crime.

检察官辩称被告犯有罪。

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 verb /ɪmˈpiːtʃ/

impeach

Meaning

To charge a public official with misconduct while in office.

Example

The parliament voted to impeach the president.

B1 noun /ɪnˈθjuː.zi.æz.əm/

Enthusiasm

热情; 兴奋; 激情

Meaning

intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval

Example

Her enthusiasm for the project inspired the entire team.

她对这个项目的热情鼓舞了整个团队。

B2 noun /ˈbælət/

ballot

选票

Meaning

a process of voting, usually in secret; the paper used to record a vote

Example

Voters cast their ballot in the election.

选民在选举中投下了选票。

C2 adjective /ˈɡæŋ.ɡli/

gangly

高瘦且笨拙

Meaning

Tall, thin, and awkward in movement or appearance.

Example

The gangly teenager stumbled while trying to dance.

那个笨拙的青少年在跳舞时跌倒了。

A2 noun /bɔːrd/

board

Meaning

a flat, thin, rectangular piece of material such as wood; also a group of people managing an organization

Example

The board decided to increase the budget.

C1 adjective, noun /ɔːɡˈzɪliəri/

auxiliary

辅助

Meaning

(adjective) providing supplementary or additional help and support; (noun) a person or thing that provides auxiliary support

Example

The hospital has an auxiliary power generator in case of emergencies.

医院有一个备用发电机，以防紧急情况。

C1 noun /ˈstreɪnər/

Strainer

筛子

Meaning

a device having holes punched in it or made of crossed wires for separating solid matter from a liquid

Example

Use a strainer to drain the pasta water.

使用筛子把意大利面水倒掉。

A1 noun/adjective /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/

english

英语

Meaning

The language of England, widely spoken around the world; relating to England or its people.

Example

She is learning English to study abroad.

她正在学习英语，以便出国留学。

C2 adjective /ˈdɛsəlˌtɔːri/

desultory

杂乱无章

Meaning

lacking a clear plan, purpose, or enthusiasm

Example

His desultory conversation bored the audience.

他那杂乱无章的谈话让观众感到无聊。

A2 noun /tʃɜːrtʃ/

church

教堂

Meaning

a building used for public Christian worship

Example

The old church in the village was built in the 18th century.

村里的古老教堂建于18世纪。

A1 verb /raɪd/

ride

骑/骑行

Meaning

to travel on or in a vehicle; to sit on and control a horse

Example

She likes to ride her bicycle to work.

她喜欢骑自行车去工作。

B1 verb /ˈɒnər/

honour

荣誉

Meaning

to show respect; to keep a promise

Example

We honour our veterans for their service.

我们为退伍军人的服务表示荣誉。

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。

B2 noun ˈmoʊ.baɪl sɪˈkjʊr.ə.ti

mobile security

移动安全

Meaning

Protection of mobile devices and the data stored on them from security threats.

Example

Strong mobile security protects personal information.

强大的移动安全保护个人信息。

A1 noun /ˈbʌt.ər/

Butter

黄油

Meaning

a pale yellow edible fatty substance made by churning cream

Example

He spread butter on his toast for breakfast.

他在早餐时把黄油涂在了他的烤面包上。

A2 noun /ˈmɪljən/

million

百万

Meaning

the number equivalent to one thousand thousand (1,000,000)

Example

The movie earned over a million dollars in its first week.

电影在第一周赚了超过一百万美元。

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。

B1 noun /ˈbaɪbəl/

bible

圣经

Meaning

the Christian scriptures consisting of the Old and New Testaments; also used for any authoritative book

Example

She reads the Bible every morning.

她每天早晨读圣经。

A2 noun/verb /ɪkˈsperɪmənt/

experiment

实验

Meaning

a test or trial carried out to discover something or prove an idea

Example

The scientist conducted an experiment on plant growth.

科学家进行了一个关于植物生长的实验。

C2 noun /ˈaɪdlər/

idler

懒汉

Meaning

A person who avoids work or spends time lazily.

Example

He was known as an idler who wasted his days.

他被称为一个懒汉，浪费了他的日子。

A2 verb /kənˈfjuːz/

confuse

混淆

Meaning

To make someone unable to think clearly; to bewilder.

Example

The complex instructions confused the students.

复杂的指示使学生感到困惑。

C2 adjective /ˈlæk.rɪ.moʊs/

lachrymose

流泪的，悲伤的

Meaning

tearful or given to weeping; sad and mournful

Example

The movie's lachrymose ending left the audience in tears.

电影的悲伤结局让观众泪流满面。

C1 adjective /ɪkˈskjuːzəbl/

excusable

可原谅的

Meaning

Able to be forgiven or justified.

Example

Her mistake was excusable given the circumstances.

考虑到情况，她的错误是可以原谅的。

B2 adjective /əˈkuːstɪk/

acoustic

Meaning

relating to sound or the sense of hearing; not amplified by electrical means

Example

We recorded an acoustic version of the song in a quiet room.

A2 noun /leɪk/

Lake

湖泊

Meaning

a large body of water completely surrounded by land

Example

The peaceful lake reflected the mountains in its calm waters.

宁静的湖泊在平静的水中倒映着山脉。

B2 noun /ʌnˈsɜːrtənti/

Uncertainty

不确定性; 怀疑或缺乏确信

Meaning

the state of being uncertain; doubt or lack of sureness

Example

The uncertainty about the weather delayed our trip.

关于天气的不确定性延迟了我们的旅行。

B1 adjective /ˈkæʒ.u.əl/

Casual

轻松和无忧; 偶然发生; 非正式

Meaning

relaxed and unconcerned; happening by chance; informal

Example

He wore casual clothes to the party.

他穿着休闲衣服去参加了聚会。

B2 noun /ˈɑːr.mər/

Armour

盔甲

Meaning

protective covering worn by soldiers; metal plating for military vehicles

Example

The knight wore heavy armour to protect himself in battle.

骑士穿着沉重的盔甲以保护自己在战斗中。

A2 noun /boʊn/

Bone

骨头

Meaning

any of the hard parts inside a human or animal that make up its frame

Example

The doctor said the bone was completely healed after the fracture.

医生说，骨头在骨折后完全恢复了。

B2 adverb /hɪˈstɒrɪkli/

historically

历史上

Meaning

in a way that relates to history or past events

Example

Historically, this city was a major trade center.

历史上，这座城市曾是一个重要的贸易中心。

A2 noun /tent/

Tent

帐篷

Meaning

a portable shelter made of cloth or canvas; military accommodation

Example

The soldiers set up their tent in the military camp.

士兵们在军营中搭起了他们的帐篷。

B2 noun /juːˈtɪl.ə.ti/

Utility

效用; 益处; 公共服务

Meaning

the state of being useful, profitable, or beneficial; a public service

Example

The utility of solar panels increases with rising electricity costs.

随着电费上涨，太阳能板的效用也在增加。

A2 noun ˈkɜːrɪdʒ

courage

勇气

Meaning

The ability to do something that frightens one; bravery.

Example

Courage is essential in the face of challenges.

面对挑战时勇气至关重要。

C1 verb /dɪˈsɛkt/

dissect

Meaning

to cut apart an animal, plant, or other organism to study its internal parts; to analyze something in detail

Example

In biology class, students had to dissect a frog to learn about its anatomy.

A1 pronoun /ˈɛniwʌn/

anyone

某人

Meaning

any person at all; used to refer to an unspecified person

Example

Does anyone know the answer to this question?

有人知道这个问题的答案吗？

C2 noun /tɛkˈnɒɡrəfi/

technography

技术学

Meaning

the descriptive study or writing about the practical arts, technologies, or technical methods of a society

Example

The anthropologist specialized in technography to understand indigenous tool-making traditions.

人类学家专门研究技术学，以了解土著工具制作的传统。

C2 noun /ˈlæsɪtjuːd/

lassitude

疲劳

Meaning

a state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy

Example

After the long hike, a feeling of lassitude swept over the group.

长时间徒步后，疲劳感笼罩了整个团队。

B2 noun /bɪˈtreɪəl/

Betrayal

背叛; 不忠

Meaning

the action of betraying one's country, group, or person; disloyalty

Example

His betrayal of their friendship hurt her deeply.

他对他们友谊的背叛深深伤害了她。

C1 noun, verb /pliːt/

pleat

褶子

Meaning

a fold in fabric made by doubling the material back upon itself

Example

She added a pleat to the skirt for extra volume.

她在裙子上加了一个褶子，以增加更多的体积。

C1 noun əˈblɪv.i.ən

oblivion

遗忘, 灭绝, 消失

Meaning

The state of being unaware or unconscious of what is happening; complete forgetfulness.

Example

His name faded into oblivion over time.

随着时间的推移，他的名字渐渐消失在遗忘中。

C1 verb, noun /ˈbʌsəl/

bustle

喧嚣, 忙碌

Meaning

to move in an energetic or noisy manner; busy activity in a place

Example

The marketplace bustled with vendors and customers.

市场充满了小贩和顾客。

C1 noun /klaʊt/

clout

影响力

Meaning

influence or power, especially in politics or business

Example

The businessman has a lot of political clout.

这位商人有很大的政治影响力。

C2 adjective /ˈkwɛrʊləs/

querulous

抱怨的

Meaning

Complaining in a whining or irritable manner.

Example

The querulous customer kept finding fault with every detail.

那个抱怨的顾客一直在找每个细节的错误。

B2 noun /skʌl/

Skull

头骨

Meaning

the bony framework of the head that protects the brain

Example

The doctor examined the skull X-ray carefully.

医生仔细检查了头骨的X光片。

C2 noun /ˈsɜːrklət/

circlet

Meaning

A small circular band, typically worn as an ornament on the head.

Example

The princess wore a golden circlet on her forehead.

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。

B1 verb /hiːl/

heal

治愈

Meaning

to cure; to become healthy again

Example

Time will heal all wounds.

时间会治愈所有的伤口。

C2 noun /ˈpɛdɪmənt/

pediment

三角山墙

Meaning

a triangular gable found above the horizontal structure of a building, often in classical architecture

Example

The ancient temple had a pediment decorated with sculptures.

古老的寺庙有一个装饰着雕塑的山墙。

C2 noun /ˌæbnɪˈɡeɪʃən/

abnegation

自我否定

Meaning

the act of renouncing or rejecting something, especially self-denial

Example

The monk’s life was one of complete abnegation of worldly pleasures.

僧侣的生活是对世俗快乐的完全自我否定。

B2 noun /ˈsɑːrdʒənt/

sergeant

中士

Meaning

A rank of non-commissioned officer in the armed forces or police.

Example

The sergeant gave orders to the soldiers before the mission.

中士在任务前向士兵发出命令。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈkɒmp(ə)rəbl/

incomparable

无可比拟

Meaning

Without an equal in quality or excellence; matchless.

Example

The view from the mountain was incomparable.

山顶的景色无可比拟。

C1 adjective /ˈɡriːvəs/

grievous

严重

Meaning

Causing great pain, suffering, or sorrow.

Example

The accident was a grievous blow to the community.

这次事故对社区来说是一个严重的打击。

C1 noun /dɪˈfen.dənt/

Defendant

被告

Meaning

an individual, company, or institution sued or accused in a court of law

Example

The defendant pleaded not guilty to all charges brought against him.

被告对所有对他提出的指控表示不认罪。

C2 verb /rɪˈfrækt/

refract

折射

Meaning

To bend light, sound, or heat as it passes through a medium.

Example

The water refracts light, making the straw look bent.

水折射光线，让吸管看起来弯曲。

B2 noun /ˈdʒɜːrnəlɪzəm/

journalism

新闻学

Meaning

the activity or profession of collecting, writing, and publishing news and articles for newspapers, magazines, or broadcast media

Example

He studied journalism to become a news reporter.

他学习新闻学成为新闻记者。

A1 noun /mɪlk/

Milk

牛奶

Meaning

a white liquid produced by cows, goats, or other mammals, used as food

Example

Children need to drink milk for strong bones.

孩子们需要喝牛奶来增强骨骼的强度。

B2 noun /ˈsleɪvəri/

slavery

Meaning

the system or state of being owned and forced to work for someone else

Example

Slavery was abolished in most countries in the 19th century.

C1 adjective /ˈskɪtɪʃ/

skittish

紧张的

Meaning

easily frightened or nervous; unpredictable

Example

The horse was too skittish to ride.

那匹马太紧张，无法骑乘。

C2 noun /ˈsɒlɪˌsɪzəm/

solecism

语法错误

Meaning

a grammatical mistake in speech or writing; a breach of good manners or etiquette

Example

His speech was full of solecisms and awkward phrases.

他的演讲充满了语法错误和笨拙的短语。