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B1 verb /daɪv/

dive

跳水
Meaning
to plunge headfirst into water or another substance
Example
He decided to dive into the pool on a hot day.
他决定在炎热的日子里跳进游泳池。
C1 noun /pɪˌdɛs.tri.ə.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

pedestrianization

行人化
Meaning
Making areas pedestrian-friendly, closing any area to vehicle traffic and making it open only for pedestrians.
Example
The pedestrianization of city centers reduces pollution.
城市中心的行人化减少了污染。
B2 adjective, noun, verb /faʊl/

foul

Meaning
offensive to the senses; dirty or unpleasant; in sports, an unfair or illegal act
Example
The player was penalized for committing a foul.
B1 verb /rɪˈtɜrnɪŋ/

returning

返回
Meaning
Coming or going back to a place or person.
Example
The group is returning to the port on December 25th.
小组将于12月25日返回港口。
C2 noun /ɪnˈtɛmpərəns/

intemperance

放纵
Meaning
Lack of moderation or self-control, especially with drinking or eating.
Example
His intemperance in drinking ruined his health.
他的饮酒放纵毁了他的健康。
C2 noun /kɒzˈmɒɡ.ə.ni/

cosmogony

宇宙起源学
Meaning
the study or theory of the origin of the universe
Example
The book provides an overview of different cosmogonies throughout history.
这本书提供了关于历史上不同宇宙起源学的概述。
C1 verb /loʊð/

loathe

厌恶
Meaning
to feel intense dislike or disgust for
Example
He absolutely loathes being late to meetings.
他完全讨厌迟到会议。
A2 noun /ˈkʌstəmər/

customer

客户
Meaning
a person or organization that buys goods or services from a store or business
Example
The shopkeeper greeted the customer with a smile.
店主用微笑迎接了客户。
C1 noun /ˈstɪm.jʊ.laɪ/

stimuli

刺激物
Meaning
Things that create reactions or provide motivation.
Example
Bright light and loud sounds are common stimuli for alertness.
明亮的光和大声的声音是常见的刺激物，可以保持警觉。
C1 noun /ˌɛksɪˈkjuːʃənər/

executioner

刽子手
Meaning
A person who carries out a death sentence by execution.
Example
The executioner prepared the gallows for the condemned prisoner.
刽子手为被定罪的囚犯准备了绞刑架。
C2 noun /ˌrɛtəˈrɪʃən/

rhetorician

雄辩家
Meaning
A person who is skilled in the art of rhetoric or persuasive speaking/writing.
Example
The rhetorician captivated the audience with his eloquence.
雄辩家凭借其雄辩技巧吸引了听众。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈmiːli ˌmaʊðd/

mealy-mouthed

虚伪的
Meaning
Unwilling to speak directly and honestly; insincere or evasive in speech.
Example
The manager gave a mealy-mouthed excuse instead of admitting the mistake.
经理给出了一个虚伪的借口，而不是承认错误。
C1 noun ˌtoʊ.kə.nɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

tokenization

将文本分解为较小的单位，如单词、短语或符号进行分析的过程。
Meaning
The process of breaking text into smaller units like words, phrases, or symbols for analysis.
Example
NLP uses tokenization to break text into smaller units.
NLP使用分词法将文本分解为更小的单位。
C2 noun /ˌprɒdɪˈɡæləti/

prodigality

挥霍
Meaning
the quality of being wastefully extravagant
Example
His prodigality with money left him bankrupt.
他对金钱的挥霍让他破产。
C2 adjective /sɛnˈtrɪfjʊɡəl/

centrifugal

离心
Meaning
Moving or tending to move away from a center.
Example
The centrifugal force pushes the clothes to the sides of the washing machine.
离心力将衣物推向洗衣机的两侧。
B2 adjective /ˈdʒuːsi/

juicy

多汁
Meaning
Full of juice; succulent; also used to describe something exciting or scandalous.
Example
The steak was so juicy that it melted in my mouth.
这块牛排多汁到在我嘴里融化。
B2 noun /ˈsɛnət/

senate

参议院
Meaning
a legislative or governing body, typically the upper chamber in a bicameral legislature
Example
The senate voted in favor of the new healthcare bill.
参议院投票支持新的医疗保健法案。
B2 noun /ˈblæk.smɪθ/

Blacksmith

铁匠
Meaning
a person who makes and repairs things made of iron
Example
The blacksmith hammered the hot iron into a horseshoe.
铁匠把热铁打成了马蹄铁。
C1 noun /məˈdɜːrnəti/

modernity

现代性
Meaning
The quality or condition of being modern; up-to-date ideas, practices, or style.
Example
The city’s architecture reflects both tradition and modernity.
这座城市的建筑反映了传统与现代性的结合。
A2 noun /fɪlm ˈæktər/

film actor

电影演员
Meaning
A person who performs roles in movies or films.
Example
The film actor received widespread acclaim for his performance.
这位电影演员因其出色的表演而获得广泛赞誉。
A1 verb (past participle of 'bear'), adjective /bɔːrn/

born

出生
Meaning
To come into life; brought into existence.
Example
He was born in Dhaka in 1995.
他于1995年在达卡出生。
A2 verb /fɪl/

fill

填充
Meaning
to make or become full; to put something into a container until it is full
Example
Please fill the glass with water.
请把玻璃杯装满水。
C2 noun /ˌpɛrəɡrɪˈneɪʃən/

peregrination

朝圣之旅
Meaning
A long journey or wandering, especially on foot.
Example
Their peregrination across Asia lasted two years.
他们横跨亚洲的朝圣之旅持续了两年。
C2 adjective /əˈprəʊ.bri.əs/

opprobrious

侮辱性的
Meaning
Expressing strong criticism or scorn.
Example
He made opprobrious remarks about his opponent.
他对对手做出了侮辱性评论。
B1 noun /bɪˈheɪ.vjər/

Behaviour

行为
Meaning
the way a person or animal acts or conducts themselves
Example
His behaviour at the meeting was very professional.
他在会议上的行为非常专业。
B2 verb /skrʌb/

scrub

擦拭
Meaning
To rub hard so as to clean, typically with a brush and water.
Example
Excessive scrubbing of the eyes is harmful.
过度擦眼睛对身体有害。
A1 adjective /θɜrd/

third

第三
Meaning
constituting number three in a sequence
Example
She finished in third place.
她得了第三名。
C2 noun /kəˈdævər/

cadaver

尸体
Meaning
A dead human body, especially one used for medical study.
Example
Medical students dissected the cadaver to learn about human anatomy.
医学生解剖了尸体以了解人体解剖学。
B2 verb /əbˈteɪn/

obtain

获得
Meaning
to get or acquire something
Example
You need to obtain a visa before traveling abroad.
你需要在出国前获得签证。
C2 noun /bel ˈæp.əl/

Bell apple

钟铃苹果
Meaning
a tropical fruit with a crisp texture and sweet taste, scientifically known as Syzygium malaccense
Example
The bell apple tree produces beautiful red fruits that are popular in tropical regions.
钟铃苹果树结出美丽的红色水果，在热带地区很受欢迎
B2 verb /rɪˈvɜːrt/

revert

恢复
Meaning
to return to a previous state, condition, or practice
Example
The system will revert to its original settings after the update.
系统将在更新后恢复到原始设置。
B1 adjective /ˈdʒel.əs/

Jealous

嫉妒; 忌妒; 对某人的注意或喜爱的占有欲
Meaning
feeling envious or resentful; possessive of someone's attention or affection
Example
She felt jealous when her friend got promoted.
她在朋友晋升时感到嫉妒。
C1 adjective /ˈpoʊləraɪzd/

polarized

极化的
Meaning
divided into two sharply contrasting groups or opinions
Example
The debate polarized the community on the issue of climate change.
辩论使社区在气候变化问题上分裂。
B1 noun /swɒn/

Swan

天鹅
Meaning
a large waterbird with a long curved neck and usually white plumage
Example
The elegant swan glided silently across the water.
那只优雅的天鹅静静地滑过水面。
C2 verb /rɛst/

wrest

用力夺取
Meaning
to forcibly pull something from a person's grasp; to seize with effort or struggle
Example
The police had to wrest the weapon from the suspect's hand.
警察不得不从嫌疑人的手中夺走武器。
C1 noun proʊˈæktɪv ˈseɪvɪŋ

proactive saving

主动储蓄
Meaning
Actively planning and setting aside money in advance to prepare for future financial needs
Example
Proactive saving ensures financial stability in old age.
主动储蓄确保了老年时期的财务稳定。
C1 noun /ˈbraɪ.dəl/

Bridle

缰绳; 马笼头
Meaning
the headgear used to control a horse, consisting of buckled straps and a bit
Example
The rider adjusted the horse's bridle before mounting for the race.
骑手在上马前调整了马的缰绳。
B2 verb /prəˈhɪbɪt/

prohibit

禁止
Meaning
to forbid something by law, rule, or other authority
Example
The law prohibits smoking in public places.
法律禁止在公共场所吸烟。
A2 verb /pʊʃ/

push

推
Meaning
to exert force to move something away from oneself; to press against
Example
Push the button to ring the bell.
按下按钮以响铃。
B1 adjective /blæŋk/

blank

空白
Meaning
showing no expression or containing nothing written, printed, or recorded.
Example
Her face went blank when she heard the bad news.
当她听到坏消息时，她的脸变得空白。
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。
B1 noun /sɔɪl/

soil

土壤
Meaning
The upper layer of earth in which plants grow.
Example
The soil in this area is reddish.
这个区域的土壤是红色的。
A1 adjective, adverb /əˈloʊn/

alone

孤单
Meaning
having no one else present; on one's own
Example
She prefers to live alone in her apartment.
她更喜欢独自一人在她的公寓里生活。
A2 noun /ˈkrɪk.ɪt/

Cricket

蟋蟀
Meaning
a jumping insect that makes a chirping sound by rubbing its wings together
Example
We could hear crickets chirping in the evening.
我们能在傍晚听到蟋蟀的叫声。
C2 noun /ˌkɛəriˈætɪd/

caryatid

雕刻的女性形象柱子
Meaning
A stone carving of a draped female figure, used as a supporting column in architecture.
Example
The ancient temple featured a caryatid holding up the roof.
古老的寺庙里有一个凯瑞亚蒂德支撑着屋顶。
C1 noun /ˈlʌɡ.ɪdʒ væn/

Luggage van

行李车
Meaning
a vehicle designed for carrying luggage and cargo
Example
The luggage van carried all the passengers' suitcases.
行李车载着所有乘客的行李箱。
B1 verb /baʊns/

bounce

反弹
Meaning
to spring back after hitting something; to rebound.
Example
The ball bounced off the wall and hit the window.
球投在墙上反弹，然后打到窗户。
C2 adjective /ˈsfɪŋks laɪk/

sphinx-like

神秘的
Meaning
Mysterious, enigmatic, or difficult to interpret
Example
Her sphinx-like smile made it hard to guess what she was thinking.
她的斯芬克斯式笑容让人难以猜测她在想什么。
C2 adjective/noun /ˌhaɪərəˈɡlɪfɪk/

hieroglyphic

象形文字的
Meaning
Relating to or written in hieroglyphs; symbols or writing that is difficult to understand.
Example
The archaeologists studied the hieroglyphic inscriptions carefully.
考古学家仔细研究了象形文字铭文。
C1 adjective /ɪˈnænɪmət/

inanimate

无生命的物体
Meaning
not alive, especially not in the manner of animals and humans; lifeless
Example
The museum was full of inanimate objects from ancient times.
博物馆里充满了来自古代的无生命物体。
B2 noun /ˈwɪlɪŋnəs/

willingness

意愿
Meaning
the quality of being prepared or ready to do something
Example
Her willingness to help others made her very popular.
她愿意帮助他人的态度使她变得非常受欢迎。
C1 noun /əˈbreɪʒən/

abrasion

由于摩擦而导致的皮肤或表面的擦伤或磨损
Meaning
a scrape or wearing away of the skin or surface due to friction
Example
He suffered a minor abrasion on his knee after falling.
他在摔倒后膝盖上受了一个轻微的擦伤。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈfɜːrnəl/

infernal

地狱的
Meaning
relating to hell; extremely troublesome or annoying
Example
The workers complained about the infernal noise from the construction site.
工人们抱怨施工现场的地狱般噪音。
C1 adjective məˈθɒd.ɪ.kəl

methodical

有条理的
Meaning
Done according to a systematic or established procedure; orderly and systematic.
Example
His methodical research produced reliable results.
他的有条理的研究产生了可靠的结果。
C2 noun /ˌækwəˈpɒnɪks/

aquaponics

水培水产
Meaning
A system of aquaculture in which the waste produced by farmed fish or other aquatic animals supplies nutrients for plants grown hydroponically.
Example
Aquaponics efficiently utilizes water by integrating fish and plant farming.
水培水产通过将鱼类和植物养殖结合有效利用水资源。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈəʊnərəs/

onerous

繁重
Meaning
involving a great deal of effort, difficulty, or burden
Example
Fulfilling the contract proved to be an onerous task for the company.
履行合同对公司来说是一项繁重的任务。
C1 noun /tiˈɑː.rə/

Tiara

头冠
Meaning
a jeweled ornamental crown worn on formal occasions
Example
The princess wore a sparkling diamond tiara at the royal ball.
公主在皇家舞会上戴着一顶闪亮的钻石头冠。
C1 noun /ˈredʒ.ɪ.mən/

regimen

为促进或恢复健康而规定的治疗、生活方式或饮食方案
Meaning
A prescribed course of medical treatment, way of life, or diet for the promotion or restoration of health.
Example
A strict exercise regimen improves overall fitness.
严格的锻炼方案改善了整体健康。
B2 adjective /ˈpraɪs.ləs/

Priceless

无价的；极其宝贵的
Meaning
extremely valuable; invaluable; beyond price
Example
Her grandmother's antique jewelry is absolutely priceless.
她祖母的古董珠宝是绝对无价的。
A2 adverb /kəmˈpliːtli/

completely

完全地
Meaning
totally; in every way possible
Example
The room was completely silent.
房间完全安静。
C1 noun /æɡˈnɒs.tɪk/

agnostic

不可知论者
Meaning
a person who believes that nothing is known or can be known about the existence of God; uncertain in belief
Example
He described himself as an agnostic rather than an atheist.
他描述自己是一个不可知论者，而不是一个无神论者。
C1 noun /ˈvænɡɑːrd/

vanguard

先锋
Meaning
the forefront of an action, movement, or military force
Example
The company is at the vanguard of technological innovation.
该公司处于技术创新的先锋地位。
C1 noun /mɪˈrɑːʒ/

Mirage

海市蜃楼
Meaning
An optical illusion caused by atmospheric conditions, especially in deserts
Example
The travelers saw a mirage of water in the desert.
旅行者在沙漠中看到了水的海市蜃楼。
A1 noun /ˈbɒt.əl/

Bottle

瓶子
Meaning
a container with a narrow neck, typically made of glass or plastic, used for storing liquids
Example
She drank water from a plastic bottle.
她从塑料瓶里喝水。
B2 noun /biːm/

beam

光束 / 横梁
Meaning
a ray or shaft of light; a long piece of wood or metal used to support weight
Example
A beam of sunlight entered through the window.
一束阳光穿过窗户。
C1 noun /ˈtwɪstər/

twister

龙卷风
Meaning
A tornado or something that twists; also refers to a challenging tongue twister.
Example
The twister destroyed several houses in the village.
龙卷风摧毁了村庄里的几栋房子。
C2 verb /ˈkælsɪfaɪ/

calcify

通过钙盐沉积变硬
Meaning
To harden by deposition of calcium salts; to become rigid or inflexible.
Example
Over time, the tissue began to calcify and lose flexibility.
随着时间的推移，组织开始钙化并失去柔韧性。
A2 verb /kənˈteɪn/

contain

包含
Meaning
to have or include within; to restrain or control
Example
This box contains important documents.
这个盒子包含重要的文件。
C1 adjective /ˌpɜːrpənˈdɪkjələr/

perpendicular

垂直
Meaning
At an angle of 90 degrees to a given line, plane, or surface.
Example
The ladder was placed perpendicular to the ground for safety.
梯子为了安全被放置在地面上与之垂直。
C1 adjective /seɪdʒ/

Sage

智慧的; 明智的; 经历过的人有判断力
Meaning
wise; showing wisdom from experience; prudent; having good judgment
Example
The sage advice from the elder helped solve the problem.
长者的智慧建议帮助解决了问题。
C1 noun /ˈæltoʊ/

alto

高音 (成人歌唱声部)
Meaning
the second highest adult singing voice, between soprano and tenor
Example
She sang the alto part in the choir beautifully.
她在合唱团中美妙地唱着高音部分。
B2 adjective /rɪˈfaɪnd/

Refined

精致的; 纯净的
Meaning
elegant and cultured in appearance, manner, or taste; purified
Example
She has very refined taste in art and music.
她对艺术和音乐有非常精致的品味。
B1 adjective /ˈdefɪnət/

Definite

明确的; 清晰的; 特定的
Meaning
clearly stated or decided; not vague or uncertain; specific
Example
We need a definite answer by tomorrow.
我们需要明天之前的确定答案。
C1 verb /ˌriːˈtʌtʃ/

retouch

修饰
Meaning
To improve or repair a picture, photograph, or image by making small changes.
Example
The photographer retouched the image to remove blemishes.
摄影师对图片进行了修饰以去除瑕疵。
B2 verb /ɪmˈbɒdi/

embody

体现
Meaning
To give tangible or visible form to an idea, quality, or feeling.
Example
She embodies the spirit of generosity.
她体现了慷慨的精神。
A2 noun /ˈjuːnɪt/

unit

单元
Meaning
an individual thing or person regarded as a single and complete entity
Example
Each unit in the production line is carefully tested.
生产线上的每个单元都经过仔细测试。
B2 adjective /ˈmɪθɪkəl/

Mythical

神话的
Meaning
existing only in myths or legends; imaginary or fictitious
Example
Dragons are mythical creatures that appear in many cultures.
龙是神话中的生物，出现在许多文化中。
C1 noun /ˈmɜːrsəˌnɛri/

mercenary

雇佣兵
Meaning
a professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army; also used to describe someone motivated solely by money.
Example
The mercenary fought for whoever paid the highest wage.
雇佣兵为支付最高工资的人而战斗。
B1 noun /ˈsmoʊkər/

smoker

吸烟者
Meaning
A person who smokes tobacco or other substances
Example
He is a heavy smoker and tries to quit every year.
他是一个吸烟者，每年都试图戒烟。
B2 adjective /ˈjuːθfəl/

Youthful

年轻的; 充满活力和新鲜感
Meaning
having the qualities of youth; energetic and fresh
Example
Her youthful energy impressed everyone at work.
她的青春活力给工作上的每个人留下了深刻印象。
B1 adjective /ˈsæt.ɪs.fæk.tər.i/

Satisfactory

令人满意的
Meaning
acceptable; meeting requirements; adequate
Example
The test results were satisfactory.
测试结果令人满意。
C1 adjective /ˈmɜːki/

murky

浑浊
Meaning
Dark, gloomy, and difficult to see through; obscure.
Example
We avoided swimming in the murky river.
我们避免在浑浊的河水中游泳。
B2 noun /ˈlɪtə(r)/

liter

Meaning
a metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter
Example
The recipe calls for two liters of water.
B2 noun ˈlaɪf ɪkˌspek.tən.si

life expectancy

预期寿命
Meaning
The average period that a person may expect to live; the length of time for which something is expected to last or to continue being effective.
Example
Life expectancy depends on healthcare quality.
预期寿命取决于医疗保健质量。
C1 adjective /ˈtɑːrdi/

tardy

迟到
Meaning
Delayed; arriving or happening late.
Example
The student received a warning for being tardy to class.
学生因上课迟到而收到警告。
C2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈʃʊəd/

unassured

不确定的
Meaning
Lacking confidence or certainty.
Example
She gave an unassured answer during the interview.
她在面试中给出了一个不确定的答案。
C1 verb /aʊst/

oust

驱逐
Meaning
To remove someone from a position or place of power or authority.
Example
The rebels ousted the dictator from power.
叛乱者将独裁者赶下台。
C1 noun /ˈfiːtəs/

fetus

胎儿
Meaning
an unborn or unhatched offspring in the womb or egg
Example
The doctor explained the development of the fetus during pregnancy.
医生解释了胎儿在怀孕期间的发展。
A1 verb /tiːtʃ/

teach

教授
Meaning
to give knowledge or instruction to someone; to show how to do something
Example
She teaches English at the local school.
她在当地学校教英语。
C2 verb /oʊˈpaɪn/

opine

表达意见
Meaning
to express an opinion or belief
Example
The professor opined that the policy would fail.
教授认为政策会失败。
C1 adjective vəˈreɪ.ʃəs

voracious

贪吃的
Meaning
Having a very eager approach to an activity; wanting or devouring great quantities of food or having an insatiable appetite.
Example
He has a voracious appetite for knowledge.
他对知识有着贪吃的胃口。
C1 verb /ˈbʌŋɡəl/

bungle

搞砸
Meaning
To carry out a task clumsily or incompetently.
Example
He bungled the presentation and confused the audience.
他搞砸了演示并让观众感到困惑。
A1 noun /ˈbrek.fəst/

Breakfast

早餐
Meaning
the first meal of the day, usually eaten in the morning
Example
I had cereal and toast for breakfast this morning.
今天早上我吃了麦片和烤面包作为早餐。
C1 verb /ʃraʊd/

shroud

覆盖
Meaning
to cover or hide; to wrap in cloth
Example
The mountain peak was shrouded in mist.
山顶被雾气笼罩。
C1 verb /ˈkɪndəl/

kindle

点燃
Meaning
to light a fire; to arouse or inspire
Example
She kindled the campfire with dry wood.
她用干木柴点燃了篝火。
C1 noun /ˌriː.pəˈkʌʃ.ən/

repercussion

后果
Meaning
An unintended consequence occurring some time after an event or action.
Example
The economic crisis had severe repercussions on global trade.
经济危机对全球贸易产生了严重的后果。
C2 noun /ˈhʌk.stər/

huckster

小商品贩子
Meaning
A person who sells small items aggressively, often in a showy or dishonest way.
Example
The huckster loudly promoted his goods in the busy marketplace.
小商品贩子在繁忙的市场里大声推销他的商品。
B1 noun /bloʊ/

Blow

打击；用手、武器或坚硬物体的强力打击
Meaning
a powerful stroke with a hand, weapon, or hard object
Example
The boxer delivered a devastating blow to his opponent.
拳击手给对手造成了毁灭性的打击。
C2 noun /ˈɔːtɑːrki/

autarchy

自给自足
Meaning
A system of self-sufficiency where a state or community is economically independent.
Example
The nation attempted autarchy to reduce reliance on imports.
这个国家试图实现自给自足，以减少对进口的依赖。
C1 adjective/adverb /ɡəˈlɔːr/

galore

大量的
Meaning
In large amounts; abundant or plentiful.
Example
There were books galore in the old library.
在老图书馆里有大量的书。
B2 adverb /ˌðɛərˈbaɪ/

Thereby

因此;
Meaning
as a result of that; by that means
Example
He worked hard and thereby achieved success.
他努力工作，因此取得了成功。
B2 verb /ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊz/

diagnose

诊断
Meaning
To identify a disease, condition, or problem by examining symptoms.
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with pneumonia.
医生诊断出他患有肺炎。
B2 verb /straɪv/

strive

奋斗
Meaning
To make great efforts to achieve or obtain something.
Example
She strives to be the best student in her class.
她努力成为班里最好的学生。
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。
B2 verb /swer/

swear

发誓
Meaning
to use offensive language; to promise solemnly; to take an oath
Example
I swear to tell the truth.
我发誓说真话。
B1 adjective /ˌstreɪtˈfɔːwəd/

straightforward

直接
Meaning
easy to understand or do; simple
Example
Her explanation was straightforward and clear.
她的解释简洁明了。
B1 noun /ˈmɛdəl/

medal

奖牌
Meaning
a piece of metal given as an award for achievement
Example
She won a gold medal in the 100-meter race.
她在100米赛跑中获得了金牌。
B1 noun /ˌkæl.kjəˈleɪ.ʃən/

Calculation

计算
Meaning
a mathematical determination of the size or number of something
Example
His calculation of the total cost was accurate to the penny.
他的总成本计算准确到分。
C2 noun /ɪmˌprɒb.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Improbability

不可能性
Meaning
the quality or state of being improbable; unlikely to be true or to happen
Example
The improbability of winning the lottery twice didn't stop her from buying tickets.
两次赢得彩票的可能性几乎为零，但她仍然买了票。
C1 adjective; noun /ɪˈmɔːrtl/

immortal

不朽的
Meaning
living forever; never dying; lasting forever in fame or memory
Example
Legends often describe heroes as immortal beings who never die.
传说中英雄是不朽的存在。
C2 adjective əˈsɪd.ju.əs

assiduous

勤奋或刻苦
Meaning
Showing great care and perseverance; diligent and hardworking.
Example
His assiduous efforts led to a successful career.
他的勤奋努力带来了成功的事业。
C1 adjective /ɒˈstɛnsəbl/

ostensible

表面上
Meaning
stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so
Example
His ostensible reason for leaving was illness, but many doubted it.
他离开的表面上原因是生病，但许多人对此表示怀疑。
C2 noun /ˈdaɪɡræf/

digraph

双字母组合
Meaning
A pair of letters representing a single sound, such as 'sh' in 'ship'.
Example
In the word 'phone', the letters 'ph' form a digraph.
'电话'一词中的'ph'字母组成一个双字母组合。
B2 noun /faʊl/

Fowl

家禽
Meaning
a domesticated bird kept for meat or eggs; chicken or other poultry
Example
The farmer raised fowl in his backyard for fresh eggs and meat.
农民在后院养家禽，提供新鲜的鸡蛋和肉。
C1 adjective /ˈflæɡɪŋ/

flagging

变得疲惫、虚弱或失去热情
Meaning
becoming tired, weaker, or less enthusiastic
Example
After hours of work, his energy was flagging.
经过数小时的工作，他的精力正在减退。
C1 adjective /ɪˈfɛm.ər.əl/

ephemeral

短暂
Meaning
Lasting for a very short time; temporary or transitory.
Example
The beauty of cherry blossoms is ephemeral.
樱花的美丽是短暂的。
C1 verb /ˈfrɒlɪk/

frolic

欢快地玩耍
Meaning
to play and move about cheerfully, energetically, or playfully
Example
The children frolicked in the garden all afternoon.
孩子们整个下午在花园里欢快地玩耍。
B2 adjective /blænd/

bland

乏味
Meaning
lacking strong features, flavor, or character; dull or uninteresting
Example
The soup was too bland for my taste.
这汤对我的口味太乏味了。
C2 noun /ˌdoʊ.məˈstɪs.ə.ti/

domesticity

家庭生活
Meaning
Life at home or devotion to family life.
Example
She enjoys the domesticity of cooking and gardening.
她喜欢做饭和园艺的家庭生活。