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C2 adjective /ˈdɪstəl/

distal

远端
Meaning
situated away from the center of the body or from the point of attachment
Example
The doctor examined the distal end of the patient’s arm.
医生检查了病人手臂的远端。
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈdɛsənt/

iridescent

彩虹色
Meaning
showing luminous colors that seem to change when seen from different angles
Example
She wore an iridescent dress that sparkled in the light.
她穿了一件在光线下闪闪发光的彩虹色裙子。
B1 verb /stiːl/

steal

偷窃
Meaning
to take something without permission; to rob
Example
It's wrong to steal from others.
从别人那里偷东西是错的。
B2 noun /ˌsɛpəˈreɪʃən/

Separation

分离；隔离；拆分
Meaning
the action or state of moving or being moved apart; the division of something into constituent or distinct elements
Example
The separation of the two countries was peaceful.
两个国家的分离是和平的。
C1 noun /ˈnɔːrmən/

Norman

Meaning
A member of a people of mixed Scandinavian and Frankish origin who settled in Normandy, or relating to their culture.
Example
The Normans conquered England in 1066.
C1 verb /dɪsˈpleɪs/

displace

取代
Meaning
to force someone or something out of their usual or original position; to replace or substitute
Example
The new technology will displace many traditional manufacturing jobs.
新技术将取代许多传统的制造业工作。
A2 adjective /ˈsɛntrəl/

central

中央的
Meaning
Situated in the middle; of the greatest importance.
Example
Water is central to human survival.
水对人类生存至关重要。
C1 noun /ˈbɪɡətri/

bigotry

偏执
Meaning
Intolerance toward those who hold different opinions or lifestyles.
Example
Her bigotry prevented her from accepting people with different beliefs.
她的偏执阻止她接受拥有不同信仰的人。
C1 verb /ˈtɪŋkər/

tinker

修修补补
Meaning
to make small adjustments or repairs to something, often experimentally or imperfectly
Example
He likes to tinker with old radios in his garage.
他喜欢在他的车库里修修补补旧收音机。
C1 noun /ˈhɪntərlænd/

hinterland

内陆地区
Meaning
The remote or less developed areas away from the coast or a city.
Example
The farmers came from the rural hinterland to sell their produce in the city.
农民们从乡村的内陆地区来到城市销售他们的产品。
C1 adjective /əˌpɒk.əˈlɪp.tɪk/

apocalyptic

末日的
Meaning
Describing the end of the world, or something catastrophic and disastrous.
Example
The movie depicts an apocalyptic future after a nuclear war.
这部电影描绘了核战争后的末日未来。
B2 noun /ˈsɜːdʒən/

surgeon

外科医生
Meaning
a doctor who performs medical operations
Example
The surgeon performed a complex heart operation.
外科医生进行了复杂的心脏手术。
C1 adjective /ˌpæn.əˈræm.ɪk/

panoramic

全景视图
Meaning
Giving a wide view of an extensive area in all directions.
Example
The hotel offers panoramic views of the ocean.
酒店提供海洋的全景视野。
B2 verb /kəmˈpoʊz/

compose

创作
Meaning
to create music or writing; to make up; to calm oneself
Example
She composes beautiful songs.
她创作美丽的歌曲。
B2 verb /rɪˈzuːm/

resume

重新开始
Meaning
to start again after a pause or interruption
Example
We will resume the meeting after lunch.
我们将在午餐后继续会议。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈtʌtʃəbəl/

Untouchable

不可触碰的; 无法批评或攻击
Meaning
not able to be touched or affected; beyond criticism or attack
Example
The CEO seemed untouchable despite the scandal.
即使有丑闻，首席执行官似乎仍然是不可触碰的。
B1 adjective /təˈrɪfɪk/

terrific

了不起
Meaning
extremely good or excellent; very great or intense
Example
The concert last night was absolutely terrific.
昨晚的音乐会真是太棒了。
C1 adjective ˌæv.ɒ̃ˈɡɑːd

avant-garde

先锋
Meaning
New and experimental; characterized by departure from or rejection of accepted standards.
Example
Avant-garde designs redefine the dining experience.
先锋设计重新定义了餐饮体验。
B1 noun /ˈdʒuː.əl/

Jewel

宝石; 珍贵的石头; 装饰品
Meaning
a precious stone, typically a single crystal or piece of a hard lustrous or translucent mineral; a valuable ornament
Example
The crown was adorned with precious jewels from around the world.
王冠上装饰着来自世界各地的珍贵珠宝。
C1 noun ˌɒp.tɪ.maɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

optimization

优化
Meaning
Improving processes to increase performance and efficiency.
Example
SEO optimization helps websites rank higher on search engines.
SEO优化帮助网站在搜索引擎中排名更高。
A2 noun /ʃɛlf/

shelf

架子
Meaning
a flat surface used for storing or displaying things, typically fixed to a wall or inside a cabinet
Example
I placed the books on the shelf next to the window.
我把书放在靠窗的架子上。
C2 verb /dɪˈbɪlɪteɪt/

debilitate

削弱
Meaning
to weaken or make someone or something infirm
Example
The long illness debilitated his strength.
长时间的疾病削弱了他的力量。
B2 noun /əˈlaʊəns/

Allowance

津贴
Meaning
a sum of money paid regularly to a person; permission to do something
Example
Children receive a weekly allowance for helping with chores.
孩子们每周会因帮助做家务而获得津贴。
C1 noun, verb /ˈmæn.deɪt/

mandate

命令
Meaning
an official order or command; to give someone authority to act in a certain way
Example
The government issued a mandate to reduce carbon emissions.
政府发布了减少碳排放的命令。
C2 noun /liːdʒ/

liege

领主
Meaning
A feudal lord entitled to allegiance and service; a loyal subject.
Example
The knight pledged loyalty to his liege.
骑士向他的领主宣誓效忠。
B2 noun θrets

threats

威胁
Meaning
A statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action.
Example
Threats to food security are rising globally.
全球食品安全面临威胁。
C1 verb /ɡʌʃ/

gush

涌出
Meaning
to flow out suddenly and forcefully, or to express something enthusiastically
Example
Tears began to gush from her eyes.
眼泪开始从她的眼睛里涌出。
C1 noun /ˈlʌləˌbaɪ/

lullaby

摇篮曲
Meaning
a soothing song sung to help a child fall asleep
Example
She sang a lullaby to her baby every night.
她每晚都会唱摇篮曲给她的宝宝听。
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。
B1 adjective /ʌnˈedjʊkeɪtɪd/

Uneducated

未受教育的; 文盲
Meaning
lacking education; not having received formal schooling or training
Example
Many uneducated workers struggle to find well-paying jobs.
许多未受教育的工人很难找到薪水高的工作。
C2 adjective /sæŋˈɡwɪniəs/

sanguineous

与血液相关的
Meaning
Relating to blood; bloody.
Example
The surgeon examined the sanguineous discharge from the wound.
外科医生检查了伤口的血腥分泌物。
C1 adjective /ɪˈrɛvəkəbl/

irrevocable

不可撤销
Meaning
Not able to be revoked, changed, or undone.
Example
She made an irrevocable decision to leave the company.
她做出了一个不可撤销的决定离开公司。
B1 verb /prəˈnaʊns/

pronounce

发音
Meaning
to say words correctly; to declare officially
Example
She can pronounce French words perfectly.
她可以完美地发音法语单词。
C1 noun rɪˈdʌndənsi

redundancy

冗余，过剩
Meaning
The state of being not or no longer needed or useful; superfluousness.
Example
The redundancy in the company's workforce led to many layoffs.
公司员工中的冗余导致了大量裁员。
B2 noun /mjuːl/

Mule

骡子
Meaning
the offspring of a donkey and a horse, used as a working animal
Example
The farmer used a mule to carry heavy loads.
农民用骡子搬运重物。
C1 verb /ˈfɜːrmɛnt/

ferment

经历一个化学过程，其中糖分转化为酒精或酸; 激起或引发变化
Meaning
to undergo a chemical process where sugars are converted to alcohol or acid; to incite or stir up change
Example
The grapes are left to ferment for several weeks.
葡萄被留下来发酵几个星期。
A1 adverb /ˈkwɪk.li/

Quickly

迅速; 快速
Meaning
at a fast speed; with little delay; rapidly
Example
He quickly finished his homework.
他迅速完成了他的作业。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈfriːkwənt/

infrequent

不频繁
Meaning
Happening rarely or not often.
Example
He made infrequent visits to his hometown after moving abroad.
他在搬到国外后，偶尔才回家乡。
B2 noun /ɡrɪp/

Grip

牢牢把握；握住；把手或抓手
Meaning
a firm hold or grasp; the power of holding something firmly; a handle or handhold
Example
The rock climber lost his grip and fell several feet before the safety rope caught him.
攀岩者失去握住，掉了好几英尺，直到安全绳把他抓住。
C1 adverb /ˈkrɒswaɪz/

Crosswise

交叉方向
Meaning
in the form of a cross; diagonally across
Example
Place the logs crosswise to build a stable fire.
将木柴交叉放置以建立一个稳定的火堆。
B1 noun /ˈtaɪ.təl/

Title

标题; 称号; 荣誉
Meaning
the name of a book, movie, or other work; a word used before someone's name to show rank or status
Example
The title of the book is very interesting.
这本书的标题非常有趣。
B2 adjective /ˈsɛksi/

sexy

性感的
Meaning
sexually attractive or exciting
Example
She wore a sexy red dress to the party.
她穿着一条性感的红色连衣裙去参加派对。
C2 verb /ˈsʌpjʊˌreɪt/

suppurate

化脓
Meaning
to form or discharge pus, usually as a result of infection
Example
The wound began to suppurate after a few days.
伤口在几天后开始脓液化。
C2 noun /ˈhʌvəl/

hovel

Meaning
a small, poorly built, and dirty house
Example
The refugees lived in a makeshift hovel.
B2 noun /oʊˈbiː.di.əns/

Obedience

服从
Meaning
compliance with an order, request, or law; submission to authority
Example
Children should show obedience to their parents.
孩子们应该对父母表现出服从。
C2 adjective /ˈdəʊl.səm/

dolesome

悲伤
Meaning
Filled with grief or sadness; mournful.
Example
The dolesome ballad brought tears to their eyes.
那首悲伤的歌让他们眼中充满了泪水。
C1 noun /kɒzˈmɒlədʒi/

cosmology

宇宙学
Meaning
the science of the origin and development of the universe
Example
She studied cosmology to understand the origins of the universe.
她学习了宇宙学以理解宇宙的起源。
C1 adjective /ɑːrˈkeɪɪk/

archaic

Meaning
very old or old-fashioned; belonging to an earlier time
Example
Some laws are considered archaic and no longer relevant.
B2 adjective /ˈkrɛd.ɪ.bəl/

credible

可信的
Meaning
able to be believed; convincing
Example
Her explanation was credible enough to convince the committee.
她的解释足够可信，能够说服委员会。
B2 noun /ræntʃ/

ranch

牧场
Meaning
a large farm where animals such as cattle or sheep are raised
Example
They own a huge cattle ranch in Texas.
他们在德克萨斯州拥有一个巨大的牧场。
B1 adjective /kənˈvɪnst/

convinced

确信的
Meaning
completely certain or sure about something
Example
She was convinced that he was telling the truth.
她确信他在说实话。
C1 noun /ˈriːpər/

reaper

割草和收获作物的人或机器
Meaning
a person or machine that cuts and gathers crops
Example
The reaper moved slowly through the golden fields.
瑞珀缓缓地穿过金色的田野。
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。
B2 noun /ˌrezəˈveɪʃən/

Reservation

预订
Meaning
the action of reserving something; an arrangement whereby something is reserved for a particular person; a qualification to an expression of agreement or approval
Example
I made a reservation at the restaurant for tonight.
我为今晚在餐厅做了一个预定。
C2 adjective /ˈklæmərəs/

clamorous

喧闹的
Meaning
making a loud and confused noise; expressing strong demands noisily
Example
The clamorous audience demanded an encore from the band.
喧闹的观众要求乐队再来一首歌。
C2 verb /ˌɪntərˈsiːd/

intercede

Meaning
to act or plead on behalf of someone in difficulty or trouble; to intervene between parties to help resolve a dispute
Example
She interceded with the teacher to give her brother another chance.
A2 noun /stʌf/

stuff

东西
Meaning
a collection of things or materials, typically unspecified or uncountable
Example
She packed all her stuff into the suitcase.
她把所有的东西都装进了行李箱。
C1 adjective /prəˈsiːdʒərəl/

procedural

程序性的
Meaning
Relating to an established or official way of doing something; concerned with procedure.
Example
The committee followed the procedural rules strictly.
委员会严格遵循程序规则。
C2 adverb /ˌeɪˈmɔːrəli/

amorally

非道德地
Meaning
In a way that shows no concern about whether behavior is morally right or wrong.
Example
He acted amorally, ignoring the consequences of his actions.
他以非道德的方式行事，忽视了他的行为后果。
B1 adjective /ˈliː.dɪŋ/

Leading

领先的; 主要的; 最重要的
Meaning
foremost; principal; most important; guiding
Example
She is a leading expert in environmental science.
她是环境科学领域的领先专家。
B1 noun /lenz/

lens

镜头
Meaning
a curved piece of glass or plastic that makes things look clearer or larger when you look through it
Example
He cleaned the camera lens before taking the picture.
他在拍照前清洁了相机镜头。
B1 noun /ˈpæsɪŋ/

passing

经过, 死亡
Meaning
the act of moving past something or the end of someone's life
Example
The passing of the leader was a great loss for the nation.
领导人的去世对国家是一个巨大的损失。
B2 adjective ˈɪn.tɪ.ɡreɪ.tɪd

integrated

集成
Meaning
Combining or coordinating separate elements so as to provide a harmonious, interrelated whole.
Example
Integrated systems optimize efficiency.
集成系统优化效率。
C1 adjective /rɪˈvenʒ.fəl/

Revengeful

复仇的
Meaning
seeking or desiring revenge; vindictive
Example
He became revengeful after being betrayed by his friend.
他在被朋友背叛后变得复仇心切。
A2 adjective /reər/

Rare

罕见
Meaning
not occurring very often; uncommon or unusual
Example
It's rare to find such beautiful handmade jewelry these days.
这些天，找到如此美丽的手工珠宝是罕见的。
C2 noun /kənˈsaɪnər/

consignor

发货人
Meaning
a person or company that sends goods to be sold or transported
Example
The consignor shipped the goods to the warehouse.
发货人将商品发送到仓库。
B2 noun /ˈwɔːfeər/

Warfare

战争
Meaning
armed conflict between different countries or groups; the activity of fighting a war
Example
Modern warfare involves advanced technology and strategic planning.
现代战争涉及先进的技术和战略规划。
B1 noun /ˈsteɪtəs/

status

状态
Meaning
the social or professional position or condition of someone or something
Example
His social status improved after the promotion.
他的社会地位在晋升后得到了改善。
A2 adverb /ˈnɔːməli/

Normally

通常
Meaning
in the usual way; under normal circumstances
Example
I normally wake up at 7 AM every day.
我通常每天早上7点醒来。
C2 noun /dɪˈsɪstəns/

desistance

放弃
Meaning
The act of stopping or ceasing from some action or behavior.
Example
The court urged his desistance from further unlawful activities.
法庭敦促他停止进一步的非法活动。
B2 noun /frɔːd/

Fraud

欺诈
Meaning
wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain
Example
The company was investigated for credit card fraud and money laundering.
公司因信用卡欺诈和洗钱被调查。
B2 noun /saɪˈkɒlədʒɪst/

psychologist

心理学家
Meaning
a person who studies mental processes and behavior
Example
The psychologist helped him cope with his anxiety.
心理学家帮助他应对焦虑。
C1 noun /ˈpær.ət biːk/

Parrot Beak

鹦鹉嘴
Meaning
a climbing plant with curved red and orange flowers resembling a parrot's beak
Example
The parrot beak flower's unique curved shape makes it a fascinating addition to any garden.
鹦鹉嘴花独特的弯曲形状使它成为任何花园中迷人的补充。
C1 adjective lɪŋˈɡwɪs.tɪk

linguistic

语言学的
Meaning
Related to language or linguistics; concerning the scientific study of language.
Example
The AI model learns from linguistic patterns.
这个AI模型从语言学模式中学习。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈprɒbəbl/

improbable

不太可能的
Meaning
Not likely to be true or to happen.
Example
It seems improbable that he will arrive on time.
看起来他准时到达的可能性很小。
A2 adverb /ˈtruːli/

Truly

真的
Meaning
in accordance with fact or reality; genuinely
Example
She truly loves her family.
她真的爱她的家人。
C1 adjective /prɪm/

prim

过于正式或合适
Meaning
stiffly formal and proper in appearance or behavior
Example
She looked prim in her neatly pressed dress.
她穿着精心熨烫的裙子看起来非常端庄。
C1 noun /ˌmjuːnɪsɪˈpæləti/

municipality

Meaning
a city or town that has its own local government
Example
The municipality is planning to build a new library.
C1 adjective /kənˈtɛmptəbl/

contemptible

可鄙的, 令人厌恶的
Meaning
deserving of contempt; despicable
Example
His deceitful actions were truly contemptible.
他的欺骗行为真是可鄙的。
C1 verb /ˌriːɪnˈtɪɡreɪt/

reintegrate

重新融入
Meaning
To bring someone or something back into a group or society after being separated.
Example
The program helps prisoners reintegrate into society.
该程序帮助囚犯重新融入社会。
C1 adjective /ˈstæɡ.nənt/

Stagnant

停滯的; 靜止的; 無發展的
Meaning
not moving or flowing; showing no activity or development
Example
The stagnant water in the pond was covered with algae.
池塘裡的停滯水被藻類覆蓋。
A2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪkl/

article

文章
Meaning
a piece of writing included in a newspaper, magazine, or journal
Example
He wrote an article about climate change.
他写了一篇关于气候变化的文章。
B2 adjective /bliːk/

bleak

阴郁的
Meaning
cold, miserable, or without hope
Example
The future seemed bleak after the economic downturn.
经济衰退后，未来显得阴郁。
C2 adjective /ˌɪlˈneɪ.tʃəd/

ill-natured

性格恶劣
Meaning
Having a bad or unpleasant character; unkind or malicious.
Example
He made an ill-natured remark about his colleague.
他对他的同事做出了恶意的评论。
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。
B2 adjective /ˈdæz.lɪŋ/

Dazzling

耀眼的; 令人印象深刻的
Meaning
extremely bright and impressive; brilliant and stunning
Example
The dazzling lights of the city amazed the tourists.
城市的耀眼灯光让游客感到惊讶。
B1 verb /kruːz/

cruise

幸福
Meaning
to travel smoothly at a moderate speed, especially for pleasure
Example
They decided to cruise along the coast during their vacation.
她无法掩饰当她收到奖项时的幸福。
C1 verb /skɒf/

scoff

嘲笑
Meaning
to speak about something in a mocking or dismissive way
Example
He scoffed at the idea of moving abroad.
他嘲笑搬到国外的想法。
A1 noun /ˈrɪv.ər/

River

河流
Meaning
a large natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another river
Example
The river flows through the valley and into the ocean.
河流穿过山谷并流入大海。
B2 verb /spɪt/

spit

吐口水
Meaning
to force liquid, especially saliva, out of the mouth
Example
He spat on the ground in anger.
他因愤怒在地上吐口水。
B2 adjective /ˈkwɔːrtərli/

Quarterly

季度的
Meaning
occurring every three months; relating to a quarter of a year
Example
The company publishes quarterly reports to shareholders.
公司发布每季度报告给股东。
B1 adjective /ˈvælɪd/

Valid

有效; 法律上或官方上可接受的
Meaning
legally or officially acceptable; having a sound basis in logic or fact
Example
The passport is valid for ten years.
护照有效期为十年。
C2 noun /ˈkɔːrmərənt/

cormorant

一种大黑色海鸟，通过潜水捕捉鱼类
Meaning
a large black sea bird that catches fish by diving
Example
The cormorant perched on the rock, drying its wings after a dive.
鸬鹚停在岩石上，潜水后晾干翅膀。
B2 noun /ˈʌndərkləʊðz/

underclothes

内衣
Meaning
Clothing worn beneath outer clothes, such as underwear or lingerie
Example
He folded his underclothes neatly before packing them.
他在打包前把内衣叠得整整齐齐。
B2 adverb /ˈhoʊli/

Wholly

完全; 完全地
Meaning
Entirely; completely; to the full extent
Example
I am wholly committed to this project.
我完全致力于这个项目。
B1 noun ˈdɪdʒ.ɪ.təl tuːlz

digital tools

数字工具
Meaning
Electronic software and applications used for learning and educational purposes.
Example
Schools are integrating digital tools to enhance learning.
学校正在整合数字工具来增强学习效果。
C2 noun /naɪt kwiːn/

Night queen

夜来香
Meaning
a fragrant white flower that blooms at night and releases strong sweet scent
Example
The night queen flowers filled the garden with their sweet fragrance.
夜来香花让花园充满了甜美的香气。
B2 noun /ˈsaɪd.laɪn/

sideline

副业
Meaning
An activity done in addition to one's main job or area of work.
Example
The sideline discussions led to mutual understanding.
副线讨论促进了相互理解。
C1 verb /ˈnɔːrməlaɪz/

normalize

正常化
Meaning
to bring something back to a normal or standard condition; to make something conform to a standard
Example
The government took steps to normalize relations with neighboring countries.
政府采取措施使与邻国的关系正常化。
B1 verb /ɪnˈstɔːl/

install

安装
Meaning
To place or fix equipment or software so it is ready for use.
Example
He installed the new software on his computer.
他在他的电脑上安装了新软件。
C1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈbɛrɪŋ/

overbearing

专横
Meaning
unpleasantly or arrogantly domineering
Example
His overbearing attitude made everyone uncomfortable.
他的专横态度让所有人都感到不舒服。
B2 adjective /dɪˈzɜːrtɪd/

deserted

荒废的
Meaning
Empty of people; abandoned.
Example
The village looked completely deserted after the storm.
暴风雨过后，村庄看起来完全荒废了。
C1 adjective /ˈvɛnərəbəl/

Venerable

尊敬的; 受人尊敬的
Meaning
deserving respect due to age, wisdom, or character; revered
Example
The venerable professor has taught at the university for fifty years.
这位威望的教授在大学里教书已五十年。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːls.hʊd/

Falsehood

虚伪; 谎言
Meaning
the state of being untrue; a lie
Example
The politician was caught spreading falsehoods about his opponent.
那位政治家被抓到散播关于对手的谎言。
C1 noun /ˈleθ.ər.dʒi/

Lethargy

昏睡; 疲劳和不活跃
Meaning
a lack of energy and enthusiasm; tiredness and inactivity
Example
The hot weather caused a feeling of lethargy.
炎热的天气引发了昏睡的感觉。
A1 adverb /nɪər/

Near

近
Meaning
close in space or time; almost
Example
The school is very near to my house.
学校离我家很近。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈmɪnsɪŋ/

mincing

做作
Meaning
affectedly delicate, dainty, or refined in manner or movement
Example
He walked with mincing steps across the stage.
他走过舞台时步伐轻盈。
C1 noun /ˈprɒspɛktər/

prospector

矿产勘探员
Meaning
a person who searches for mineral deposits, especially gold
Example
The prospector spent years in the mountains searching for gold.
矿产勘探员花了多年在山中寻找黄金。
C1 adjective /dɪˈsɜːrnɪŋ/

discerning

有洞察力的
Meaning
having good judgment or insight; able to distinguish well
Example
He is a discerning reader who notices subtle details.
他是一个有洞察力的读者，能注意到细微的细节。
C2 adjective /ˈsiːmi/

seamy

堕落的，肮脏的
Meaning
Morally degraded, unpleasant, or sordid.
Example
The novel reveals the seamy side of city life.
这本小说揭示了城市生活的肮脏一面。
B2 noun /kriːk/

creek

小溪
Meaning
a small stream or narrow river
Example
We went fishing by the creek near our house.
我们在离家很近的小溪旁钓鱼。
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.
C1 verb /ˈpɛtrɪfaɪ/

petrify

石化
Meaning
to make someone so frightened that they are unable to move or think; to turn into stone
Example
The loud noise petrified the little child.
大声的噪音让孩子石化了。
C1 adjective /ˈpʊʃi/

pushy

强迫的
Meaning
excessively assertive or aggressive, often annoyingly so
Example
The salesperson was too pushy, which drove customers away.
销售员太强迫了，导致顾客远离。
B1 adjective /ˌen.təˈteɪ.nɪŋ/

Entertaining

娱乐的; 有趣且引人入胜
Meaning
providing amusement or enjoyment; funny and engaging
Example
The comedian's performance was very entertaining and kept the audience laughing.
那位喜剧演员的表演非常娱乐，观众笑声不断。
C1 adjective /kwɪər/

Queer

奇怪的; 不寻常的; 特殊的
Meaning
strange; unusual; peculiar; odd
Example
The old house had a queer atmosphere that made visitors uncomfortable.
这座老房子有一种奇怪的气氛，让访客感到不舒服。
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。
C1 noun /ˈiːɡətɪst/

egotist

自恋者
Meaning
A person who is excessively self-centered or talks too much about themselves.
Example
The egotist dominated the conversation by talking only about his own achievements.
这个自恋者在谈话中只谈论自己的成就。
C2 noun /ˌɪnvəˈkeɪʃən/

invocation

祈求
Meaning
the act of calling upon a higher power for help, blessing, or inspiration
Example
The ceremony began with an invocation to the gods.
仪式以对神的祈求开始。
A2 adjective, noun /ˈplæstɪk/

plastic

塑料
Meaning
a synthetic material that can be molded; flexible or easily shaped
Example
These containers are made of durable plastic.
这些容器由耐用的塑料制成。