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B2 adjective /dɪˈstɜː.bɪŋ/

disturbing

令人不安
Meaning
causing anxiety, worry, or emotional distress
Example
The news about the accident was deeply disturbing.
关于事故的新闻令人深感不安。
C1 noun /ˈskep.tɪ.sɪ.zəm/

skepticism

怀疑主义, 疑虑
Meaning
A skeptical attitude; doubt as to the truth of something.
Example
His skepticism about new technology often makes him resistant to change.
他对新技术的怀疑主义使他常常抗拒改变。
B2 noun /ˈloʊ.təs/

Lotus

莲花
Meaning
a large water flower that floats on the surface of ponds and lakes
Example
The lotus flower blooms beautifully in the quiet pond.
莲花在宁静的池塘中美丽地绽放。
C1 exclamation /juˈriːkə/

eureka

尤里卡!
Meaning
An exclamation used to express a sudden discovery or realization.
Example
When the solution finally came to him, he shouted, 'Eureka!'
当解决方案最终浮现在他脑海中时，他喊道：'尤里卡!'
B2 noun /ˈtrɔːmə/

trauma

创伤
Meaning
a deeply distressing or disturbing experience; physical injury or emotional shock
Example
The accident left her with lasting emotional trauma.
事故给她留下了持久的情感创伤。
C1 adjective /rɪˈstreɪnd/

restrained

克制的
Meaning
characterized by reserve or self-control; held back
Example
Her restrained reaction surprised everyone.
她克制的反应让所有人都感到惊讶。
C1 noun /ˈlaɪm.stoʊn/

Lime stone

石灰岩
Meaning
a hard sedimentary rock, composed mainly of calcium carbonate or dolomite, used as building material and in the making of cement
Example
The ancient building was made of limestone blocks.
这座古老的建筑是用石灰岩块建造的
C1 noun rɪˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃən

regeneration

再生
Meaning
Renewal, growth and development of cells, tissues or energy
Example
Proper rest allows muscle regeneration after exercise.
适当的休息有助于运动后的肌肉再生。
C1 adjective /aʊtˈmoʊdɪd/

outmoded

过时的
Meaning
No longer in fashion or useful; outdated.
Example
That old computer is completely outmoded.
那台旧电脑完全过时了。
B2 noun /spɑːrk/

Spark

火花
Meaning
a small fiery particle thrown off from a fire; a flash of light; something that triggers or initiates
Example
A spark from the campfire ignited the dry leaves.
篝火中的一颗火花点燃了干叶。
C1 noun, verb /fɔːrd/

ford

浅滩
Meaning
A shallow place in a river where one can cross; to cross a river at such a place.
Example
The travelers decided to ford the river at dawn.
旅行者决定在黎明时分穿越河流。
C2 noun /ˈbɪlɪŋzˌɡeɪt/

billingsgate

粗俗或侮辱性的语言
Meaning
Coarse or abusive language; vulgar or offensive speech.
Example
The heated argument quickly descended into billingsgate.
激烈的争论迅速转化为粗俗的语言。
C1 noun /dɪsˈlɛksiə/

dyslexia

阅读障碍
Meaning
A learning disorder characterized by difficulty reading due to problems identifying speech sounds and decoding words.
Example
The teacher used special methods to help the student with dyslexia.
老师使用了特殊的方法来帮助患有阅读障碍的学生。
C2 noun /ˈpruːdəri/

prudery

Meaning
the behavior or attitude of people who are too easily shocked or offended by sexual matters
Example
His prudery often made others uncomfortable during open discussions.
B2 noun /ˌæktɪˈveɪʃən/

activation

激活
Meaning
the act of making something start functioning
Example
The activation of the system took longer than expected.
系统的激活比预期的时间更长。
C1 adjective /sɪˈnɒnɪməs/

synonymous

同义词
Meaning
having the same or nearly the same meaning; closely associated with something
Example
For many people, her name is synonymous with generosity.
对于许多人来说，她的名字是慷慨的同义词。
C1 adjective /ˈdʒoʊ.vi.əl/

jovial

愉快
Meaning
cheerful and friendly in manner
Example
He was in a jovial mood during the family gathering.
他在家庭聚会上心情愉快。
C1 noun /ˌpɪɡ.menˈteɪ.ʃən/

pigmentation

色素沉着
Meaning
The natural coloring of animal or plant tissue.
Example
Excessive rubbing can cause pigmentation issues.
过度摩擦可能会导致色素沉着问题。
B1 noun /rɪˈkwaɪə(r)mənt/

requirement

要求
Meaning
something that is necessary or demanded
Example
The job has specific educational requirements.
这项工作有特定的教育要求。
B1 noun /ˈθʌn.dər/

Thunder

雷声
Meaning
the loud rumbling sound that follows lightning; to make a loud deep sound
Example
We heard thunder rolling across the sky.
我们听到雷声滚过天空。
C2 verb, noun /ɡaʊdʒ/

gouge

挖掘，漫天要价
Meaning
To cut or scoop out a deep hole or groove; to overcharge unfairly.
Example
He accidentally gouged a hole in the wooden table.
他不小心在木桌子上挖了个洞。
C2 noun /ˈdɒkɪt/

docket

清单
Meaning
a list or schedule of cases to be tried in a court or items to be done
Example
The judge reviewed the docket before starting the session.
法官在开始会议之前审查了清单。
B2 adjective /bɪˈliːvəbl̩/

believable

可信的
Meaning
Able to be trusted or accepted as true or reasonable.
Example
Her story was so detailed that it sounded believable.
她的故事如此详细，以至于听起来很可信。
B2 noun/verb /ˈfɒs.tər.ɪŋ/

fostering

培养
Meaning
The process of encouraging or promoting the development or growth of something; nurturing and caring for.
Example
Good teachers play a key role in fostering creativity in students.
好老师在促进学生创造力方面发挥着关键作用。
A1 noun ˈfjuː.tʃər

future

未来
Meaning
The time or a period of time following the moment of speaking or writing; time regarded as still to come.
Example
Future projects depend on strategic planning.
未来的项目依赖于战略规划。
A1 verb /smaɪl/

smile

微笑
Meaning
to express happiness or friendliness by turning the corners of the mouth upwards
Example
She smiled when she saw the gift.
她看到礼物时笑了。
B2 noun /ˈmɪn.ɪ.stri/

Ministry

部委
Meaning
A government department responsible for a particular area of public administration
Example
The Ministry of Education announced new policies for schools.
教育部宣布了新的学校政策。
B2 adjective /ˈprɪv.ə.lɪdʒd/

Privileged

特权的
Meaning
having special advantages; favored; elite
Example
She comes from a privileged background with many opportunities.
她来自一个有特权的背景，拥有许多机会。
B2 adjective /ˈæbsəluːt/

absolute

绝对
Meaning
total, complete, or without restriction
Example
The dictator had absolute power over the nation.
独裁者拥有对国家的绝对权力。
C1 verb /əˈlɒt/

allot

幸福
Meaning
to give or assign something, often a share or portion, to someone
Example
Each student was allotted ten minutes to present.
她在获得奖项时无法掩饰自己的幸福。
B1 adverb /ɪnˈkriːsɪŋli/

increasingly

越来越多
Meaning
more and more over time
Example
People are increasingly concerned about climate change.
人们对气候变化的关注越来越多。
A1 noun /ˈwɛnzdeɪ/

wednesday

星期三
Meaning
the fourth day of the week, following Tuesday and preceding Thursday
Example
The meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday afternoon.
会议安排在星期三下午。
B2 noun ˈikoʊ ˈfrɛndli tɛkˈnɑləʤiz

eco-friendly technologies

环保技术
Meaning
Technologies that are designed to minimize environmental impact and promote sustainability.
Example
Eco-friendly technologies can mitigate pollution.
环保技术可以减轻污染。
A2 noun /bentʃ/

Bench

长凳
Meaning
a long seat for several people, typically made of wood or stone
Example
The students sat on the bench.
学生们坐在长凳上。
C1 verb /drɛntʃ/

drench

浸湿
Meaning
to make someone or something completely wet
Example
The sudden rain drenched the players on the field.
突如其来的大雨让场上的球员全部湿透。
C2 adjective /ˌaɪsəʊˈθɜːrməl/

isothermal

等温
Meaning
Having or maintaining equal or constant temperature.
Example
The experiment was conducted under isothermal conditions.
实验在等温条件下进行。
C2 adjective /ʌpˈrɔːr.i.əs/

uproarious

极其滑稽
Meaning
Extremely funny or noisy; causing loud laughter or commotion.
Example
The comedian's jokes were absolutely uproarious.
喜剧演员的笑话绝对是极其滑稽的。
C1 verb /rɪˈlɛnt/

relent

让步，变得温和
Meaning
to become less severe, harsh, or strict
Example
After hours of begging, she finally relented.
经过几个小时的恳求，她终于心软了。
B2 adjective /mæɡˈnɛtɪk/

magnetic

磁性
Meaning
having the power to attract metal objects or to attract people or things in a strong way
Example
The magnetic field of the Earth protects us from harmful solar radiation.
地球的磁场保护我们免受有害的太阳辐射。
B1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈsiːz/

overseas

海外
Meaning
in or to a foreign country across the sea
Example
He went overseas for higher education.
他去海外深造。
C1 noun /ˌɪnkoʊˈhɪrəns/

incoherence

不一致
Meaning
The quality of being unclear, confused, or lacking logical connection.
Example
His speech was full of incoherence and difficult to follow.
他的演讲充满了不一致，难以跟随。
B1 noun /ˈtʃæmpiənʃɪp/

championship

锦标赛
Meaning
a competition to decide who is the best in a particular sport or activity.
Example
The championship will be held next month.
锦标赛将在下个月举行。
C2 noun /ˈvɪntnər/

vintner

酿酒师 / 酒商
Meaning
A person who makes or sells wine.
Example
The vintner explained the process of making red wine.
酿酒师解释了酿制红葡萄酒的过程。
A1 noun /sʌn/

son

儿子
Meaning
a male child of a parent
Example
His son is very talented in music.
他的儿子在音乐方面非常有才华。
C2 adjective /həˈmɑː.lə.ɡəs/

homologous

同源的 (结构)
Meaning
Having the same relation, relative position, or structure, especially due to evolutionary origin.
Example
The wings of bats and the arms of humans are homologous structures.
蝙蝠的翅膀和人类的手臂是同源结构。
C2 noun /məˈnæʒəri/

menagerie

野生动物收藏
Meaning
a collection of wild animals kept for exhibition; a diverse or strange group of people or things
Example
The circus had a menagerie of exotic animals.
马戏团里有一群异国情调的动物。
C1 noun /ˈpɛs.tɪ.saɪd ˈrɛz.ɪ.djuː/

pesticide-residue

农药残留
Meaning
Chemical remnants left over from pesticides used on crops or in soil.
Example
Excess pesticide-residue in food can be harmful to health.
食物中的农药残留过多可能对健康有害。
A1 noun /ˈvedʒ.tə.bəlz/

Vegetables

蔬菜
Meaning
plants or parts of plants that are eaten as food, such as peas, beans, cabbage, potatoes, onions, or carrots
Example
We should eat more vegetables to maintain a healthy diet.
我们应该多吃蔬菜来保持健康的饮食。
C1 adverb /ˈfɪksɪdli/

Fixedly

专心地
Meaning
in a steady, unmoving manner; with intense concentration
Example
He stared fixedly at the painting.
他专心地盯着画作。
A1 noun

Love

爱
B1 verb /ˈfɛri/

ferry

渡船运输
Meaning
to transport by boat; to carry back and forth
Example
The boat ferried passengers across the river.
船把乘客运过了河。
A2 verb /kəmˈper/

compare

比较
Meaning
to examine similarities and differences between things
Example
I will compare these two products before buying.
我将在购买前比较这两款产品。
C1 adjective /ˌjuːnɪˈsɛljʊlər/

unicellular

单细胞
Meaning
Consisting of a single cell.
Example
Amoebas are unicellular organisms.
变形虫是单细胞生物。
C2 adjective /bɪˈnaɪtɪd/

benighted

黑暗的，无知的
Meaning
In a state of intellectual or moral ignorance; overtaken by darkness.
Example
The explorers were lost in the benighted forest without any guide.
探险者在没有向导的情况下迷失在黑暗的森林中。
C2 noun /ˌfɔːrɔːrdɪˈneɪʃən/

foreordination

预定
Meaning
the act of determining something in advance; predestination
Example
The doctrine of foreordination suggests that events are fixed by divine will.
预定论教义认为，事件是由神的意志所决定的。
C1 noun /əˈfen.dər/

Offender

罪犯; 违法者
Meaning
a person who commits an illegal act; someone who breaks the law
Example
The young offender was sentenced to community service.
那个年轻的罪犯被判社区服务。
B2 noun /ˌsɛlf ɪˈstiːm/

self-esteem

自尊
Meaning
confidence in one's own worth or abilities; self-respect
Example
Building self-esteem takes time and consistent effort.
建立自尊需要时间和持续的努力。
B2 noun kəˈmɒd.ə.ti

commodity

商品
Meaning
A raw material or primary agricultural product that can be bought and sold.
Example
Oil is a valuable commodity in the global market.
石油是全球市场上有价值的商品。
C1 adjective /ˈæmərəs/

amorous

多情的
Meaning
Showing, feeling, or relating to romantic love or desire.
Example
He sent her an amorous letter filled with declarations of love.
他给她写了一封充满爱情宣言的情书。
B2 noun /ˈeɪlmənt/

ailment

疾病
Meaning
An illness, typically a minor one.
Example
He went to the doctor for a minor stomach ailment.
他因小的胃病去看了医生。
B1 verb /spɔɪl/

spoil

破坏
Meaning
to damage or ruin something
Example
The rain spoiled the outdoor event.
雨水破坏了户外活动。
C2 noun /aɪˈdɒlətri/

idolatry

偶像崇拜
Meaning
The worship of idols or extreme admiration for someone or something.
Example
The priest condemned the idolatry practiced in the village.
牧师谴责了在村里实践的偶像崇拜。
C2 noun /ˈrɛd.ə.ləns/

redolence

香气
Meaning
a pleasant smell or the quality of suggesting something strongly
Example
The redolence of jasmine filled the evening air.
茉莉花的香气充满了傍晚的空气。
C2 noun /vəˈrɑːɡoʊ/

virago

强势或严厉的女性
Meaning
a loud, overbearing woman; historically, a strong or courageous woman
Example
The play depicted the heroine as a fierce virago who defied tradition.
这部剧描绘了女主角作为一位勇敢的维拉戈，挑战传统。
C1 adverb /ˌɪn.dɪˈskrɪm.ɪ.nət.li/

Indiscriminately

无差别地
Meaning
without making careful distinctions; randomly; without discrimination
Example
The company fired employees indiscriminately without considering their performance.
公司无差别地解雇了员工，没考虑他们的表现。
B2 verb /ˈlaɪtən/

lighten

使变亮；缓和
Meaning
to make something brighter or less dark; to make something less heavy or serious
Example
A joke can lighten the mood during a tense meeting.
一个笑话可以缓和紧张会议的气氛。
C2 verb /kənˈvʌls/

convulse

剧烈震动; 经历突然的不自主收缩
Meaning
to shake violently; to suffer sudden involuntary contractions
Example
The patient convulsed during the seizure.
患者在发作时抽搐。
C1 noun /təˈlɛfəni/

telephony

电话系统
Meaning
the technology and systems for transmitting voice over distances by telephone
Example
Modern telephony has evolved to include internet-based calls.
现代的电话技术已经发展到包括基于互联网的通话。
C2 noun /broʊɡ/

brogue

坚固的鞋子；口音
Meaning
A strong outdoor shoe; also a marked accent, especially Irish or Scottish.
Example
He bought a pair of stylish brogues for the wedding.
他为婚礼买了一双时尚的布罗格鞋。
C1 noun /ˈen.mə.ti/

Enmity

仇恨
Meaning
a state or feeling of active opposition or hostility
Example
The enmity between the two families lasted for generations.
两家族之间的仇恨持续了几代人。
C1 adjective /ˈmænɪfoʊld/

Manifold

多方面的
Meaning
many and of several different types; multiple; various
Example
The project has manifold benefits for the community.
这个项目对社区有多方面的好处。
C2 noun, adjective /pəˈtrɪʃən/

patrician

贵族
Meaning
A person of noble rank or high social standing; relating to aristocracy.
Example
The patrician families of Rome wielded great power in politics.
罗马的贵族家庭在政治上拥有巨大的权力。
C2 noun /ˈvoʊkəbəl/

vocable

词汇
Meaning
a word, term, or sound that has meaning
Example
The dictionary contained thousands of vocables from different languages.
字典中包含来自不同语言的成千上万的词汇。
B1 adjective /ˈbrɪliənt/

brilliant

辉煌
Meaning
Exceptionally clever, talented, or impressive; very bright or radiant.
Example
She gave a brilliant performance on stage.
她在舞台上表演得非常出色。
B1 noun /tʃɑːrt/

chart

图表
Meaning
a sheet of information in the form of a table, graph, or diagram
Example
The teacher used a chart to explain the statistics.
老师用图表来解释统计数据。
A2 adjective /fɪt/

Fit

合适的; 适当的; 健康的; 身体状况良好的; 准备好的
Meaning
suitable; appropriate; healthy; in good physical condition; ready
Example
He is fit and healthy.
他健康且状态良好。
A1 verb /sel/

sell

卖
Meaning
to give something to someone in exchange for money
Example
They sell fresh fruits at the market.
他们在市场上卖新鲜的水果。
B2 adverb /ˌnɒnˈstɒp/

Non-stop

不停地; 不间断地
Meaning
continuing without stopping; without interruption
Example
The train traveled non-stop from London to Paris.
火车从伦敦到巴黎不停驶行。
B2 noun /ˈsliːpər/

sleeper

睡觉的人；意外成功的事物
Meaning
a person or thing that sleeps; something that unexpectedly succeeds
Example
The movie turned out to be a real sleeper hit.
这部电影竟然成为了意外的成功。
A2 adjective /sɪk/

Sick

生病的; 恶心的; 不舒服
Meaning
unwell; having a disease or illness; feeling nauseous
Example
She stayed home from work because she was feeling sick.
她因为感觉不舒服而请假在家。
C2 noun /ˈpɒlɪti/

polity

政治，政府形式
Meaning
an organized society or form of government
Example
The ancient Greek polity had a system of city-states.
古希腊的政治有一个城邦制度。
B1 adjective /ˈvæljʊəbl/

Valuable

有价值的; 重要的
Meaning
worth a great deal of money; extremely useful or important
Example
The painting is very valuable and worth millions.
这幅画非常有价值，价值数百万。
B2 noun ɪˌlɪm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən

elimination

消除
Meaning
The complete removal or destruction of something.
Example
The elimination of emissions is a priority.
排放的消除是优先事项。
C1 verb /ˈɑːrbɪtreɪt/

arbitrate

仲裁
Meaning
to settle a dispute between two parties by acting as an impartial judge
Example
The committee agreed to arbitrate the contract dispute.
委员会同意仲裁合同争议。
C1 noun /ˈstjuːpər/

stupor

昏迷
Meaning
a state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility
Example
He remained in a stupor after hearing the shocking news.
他在听到令人震惊的消息后陷入昏迷。
C1 adjective /rɪˈpɛlənt/

repellent

驱虫剂
Meaning
Able to drive away something, especially insects or unpleasant things; causing disgust or distaste.
Example
This cream is highly effective as a mosquito repellent.
这款乳霜在防蚊方面非常有效。
C1 noun /ˈmoʊɡəl/

mogul

巨头
Meaning
A powerful or influential person, especially in business or media.
Example
He became a tech mogul by founding a billion-dollar company.
他通过创办一家价值十亿美元的公司成为了一个科技巨头。
C1 verb /ˈɡrætɪfaɪ/

gratify

使满足，使高兴
Meaning
to give pleasure or satisfaction to someone
Example
It gratified him to know his work was appreciated.
知道自己的工作被欣赏，他感到满足。
C2 noun/verb /ˈlɛv.ən/

leaven

酵母
Meaning
a substance, typically yeast, that causes dough to rise; to permeate and modify
Example
A little yeast will leaven the bread dough.
一点酵母会让面团发酵。
C2 noun /ˌvɑːljəˈbɪləti/

volubility

健谈
Meaning
The quality of talking fluently, readily, or incessantly.
Example
His volubility made him a successful radio host.
他的健谈使他成为一名成功的广播主持人。
B2 adjective /ˈklæsɪfaɪd/

classified

机密的；分类的
Meaning
arranged into categories; officially secret or restricted
Example
The report contains classified information and cannot be shared publicly.
这份报告包含机密信息。
B2 noun ˈweə.rə.bəl dɪˈvaɪ.sɪz

wearable devices

可穿戴设备
Meaning
Electronic devices that can be worn on the body, typically incorporating smart technology for monitoring health or providing information.
Example
Wearable devices help monitor heart rate and physical activity.
可穿戴设备帮助监测心率和身体活动。
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。
C1 verb /əˈskraɪb/

ascribe

归因于，归咎于
Meaning
To attribute something to a cause, source, or person.
Example
Many scholars ascribe the poem to an unknown author.
许多学者将这首诗归功于一位无名作者。
C1 verb /kraʊtʃ/

crouch

Meaning
to bend your knees and lower your body close to the ground
Example
The cat crouched before leaping at its prey.
C1 adjective /ɪˈniː.bri.eɪ.tɪd/

inebriated

醉酒
Meaning
under the influence of alcohol; drunk
Example
He stumbled into the room completely inebriated.
他完全醉了，踉跄地走进了房间。
C1 noun /ˈpɒlɪɡlɒt/

polyglot

多语者
Meaning
a person who knows and can use several languages
Example
She is a polyglot, fluent in English, Spanish, and Bengali.
她是一个多语者，精通英语、西班牙语和孟加拉语。
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。
C2 noun /mɪˌsɛdʒəˈneɪʃən/

miscegenation

种族通婚
Meaning
the interbreeding of people considered to be of different racial types
Example
The law once prohibited miscegenation in many countries.
法律曾在许多国家禁止了种族通婚。
A2 noun /hɛn/

Hen

母鸡
Meaning
female chicken
Example
The hen laid fresh eggs in the nest.
母鸡在巢里下了新鲜的蛋。
C1 noun /ɪnˈsek.tɪ.saɪd/

Insecticide

杀虫剂
Meaning
a substance used for killing insects; a chemical pesticide that targets insects
Example
The farmer sprayed insecticide on his crops to protect them from harmful bugs.
农民在作物上喷洒杀虫剂，以保护它们免受有害昆虫的侵害。
C1 noun /ˈtrævɪsti/

travesty

Meaning
A false, absurd, or distorted representation of something.
Example
The trial was a travesty of justice.
B2 noun /æʃ/

ash

灰烬
Meaning
the powdery residue left after the burning of a substance
Example
After the fire, only ash remained of the house.
火灾过后，只有房子的灰烬留下。
B1 noun məˈdʒɒrəti

majority

多数
Meaning
The greater number; the larger part of something.
Example
The majority demanded their rights.
多数人要求他们的权利。
C1 noun /ˈdeɪ.ə.ti/

deity

神祇
Meaning
a god or goddess
Example
The temple is dedicated to a Hindu deity.
这座寺庙奉献给一位印度神祇。
C1 noun /ɪmˌpɒsəˈbɪlɪti/

impossibility

不可能性
Meaning
the state or fact of being impossible; something that cannot be done or achieved
Example
Finishing the project in one day was an impossibility.
在一天内完成这个项目是不可能的。
C1 noun /kuːp/

coop

鸡或其他鸟类的一个小围栏或笼子
Meaning
a small enclosure or cage for chickens or other birds
Example
The farmer checked the chickens in the coop every morning.
农民每天早上检查鸡舍里的鸡。
C1 noun /kɑːrˈtɒɡrəfi/

cartography

制图学
Meaning
The science or practice of drawing maps.
Example
She studied cartography at university to learn how to design maps.
她在大学学习制图学，以便学会设计地图。
C1 noun/verb /ˈkætəpʌlt/

catapult

弹射器
Meaning
A device for launching objects at high speed; to hurl or launch something suddenly.
Example
The invention catapulted him to international fame.
发明将他弹射到国际声誉。
C1 adjective /ˈbuːzi/

boozy

酒气的
Meaning
containing or involving a lot of alcohol; slightly drunk from alcohol
Example
The party became boozy as the night went on.
随着夜晚的进行，派对变得很有酒气。
C1 noun /ˈraɪtʃəsnəs/

righteousness

正义
Meaning
the quality of being morally right or justifiable
Example
His life was dedicated to righteousness and truth.
他的一生致力于正义和真理。
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 adjective /frəˈnɛtɪk/

frenetic

狂乱的
Meaning
Fast and energetic in a wild or uncontrolled way.
Example
The stock market experienced frenetic trading after the announcement.
公告后股市经历了狂乱的交易。
B2 noun /ˈleɪbərər/

laborer

工人
Meaning
a person who does physical work, especially work that requires strength rather than skill
Example
The laborer worked long hours at the construction site.
这名工人在建筑工地长时间工作。
B2 noun /ˈbɛərɪŋ/

bearing

举止 / 姿态
Meaning
a person's way of standing or moving; relevance or connection to something
Example
Her calm bearing impressed everyone in the room.
她平静的姿态给房间里的每个人留下了深刻印象。
B2 noun səˈsteɪnəbl dɪˈvɛləpmənt

Sustainable Development

可持续发展
Meaning
Development that meets present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Example
Eco-tourism contributes to sustainable development in local communities.
生态旅游有助于当地社区的可持续发展。
C2 adjective /ˈproʊtiən/

protean

多变的
Meaning
tending or able to change frequently or easily; versatile
Example
She is a protean artist who experiments with many styles.
她是一位多变的艺术家，尝试许多不同的风格。
B2 noun /ˈdaɪ.vər/

Diver

潜水员
Meaning
a type of water bird that dives underwater to catch fish
Example
The diver disappeared beneath the surface to catch a fish.
潜水员消失在水面下去捕捉一条鱼。
B2 adjective /ˈfɪr.fəl/

fearful

害怕的
Meaning
feeling afraid or showing fear
Example
She was fearful of walking alone at night.
她害怕夜晚独自走路。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈtɛmpərd/

untempered

失控的
Meaning
not moderated or softened; lacking proper balance or control
Example
The untempered anger of the crowd caused chaos.
人群的失控愤怒引发了混乱。
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。