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C1 noun /daɪˈvɜː.ʃən/

Diversion

偏离
Meaning
the action of turning something aside from its course; an activity that diverts the mind
Example
The road closure forced a diversion through the countryside for all travelers.
道路封闭迫使所有旅行者通过乡村绕道而行。
B2 adjective /əˈfekʃənət/

Affectionate

亲切的; 爱心的; 温柔的; 表现出关爱
Meaning
loving; caring; tender; showing affection
Example
She is very affectionate towards her children.
她对她的孩子非常温柔。
C2 noun /ˈdɛkəˌlɔːɡ/

decalogue

Meaning
The Ten Commandments in the Bible; a set of fundamental rules or principles.
Example
The priest gave a sermon on the importance of the Decalogue.
A2 noun /ˈmʌʃ.ruːm/

Mushroom

蘑菇
Meaning
a type of fungus that can be eaten, often used in cooking
Example
The pizza was topped with fresh mushrooms.
披萨上撒上了新鲜的蘑菇。
A2 adverb /əˈpɑːrt/

Apart

分开地; 彼此相距很远; 成碎片
Meaning
separately; away from each other; in pieces
Example
The two buildings are far apart from each other.
这两座建筑物彼此相距很远。
C1 noun /ˈhæm.lət/

Hamlet

小村庄
Meaning
a small rural settlement, smaller than a village; a small community
Example
The tiny hamlet nestled in the valley had only a dozen houses and one small church.
位于山谷中的小村庄只有十几座房子和一座小教堂。
A1 noun /wɜːrld/

world

世界
Meaning
the earth, together with all of its countries and people
Example
The world is becoming more interconnected every day.
这个世界每天都变得更加互联互通。
B2 adjective /ˌʌnɪˈmædʒənəbəl/

Unimaginable

难以想象的
Meaning
impossible to conceive; beyond imagination
Example
The scale of destruction was unimaginable until we saw it firsthand.
毁灭的规模是难以想象的,直到我们亲眼看到。
C2 adjective /ˌkloʊs ˈhɔːld/

close-hauled

逆风航行
Meaning
of a sailing ship, sailing as nearly as possible towards the direction from which the wind is blowing.
Example
The yacht was close-hauled as it cut through the waves.
那艘游艇在波浪中紧贴风向行驶。
C2 verb /ˈlɪk.wɪ.faɪ/

liquefy

液化
Meaning
to make or become liquid
Example
The heat will liquefy the butter in a few minutes.
热量将在几分钟内使黄油液化。
C1 verb /vaʊtʃ/

vouch

保证
Meaning
to confirm or assert the truth or reliability of something
Example
I can vouch for his honesty.
我可以为他的诚实作证。
B1 verb /səˈraʊnd/

surround

围绕
Meaning
To be all around someone or something.
Example
Mountains surround the small village.
山脉围绕着小村庄。
C1 noun /ˌsɛlf əˌfɜːˈmeɪʃən/

self-affirmation

自我肯定
Meaning
The practice of affirming one's own worthiness and value as an individual.
Example
Daily self-affirmation can boost your confidence.
每日自我肯定可以增强你的自信。
C1 noun /ˈmɑːrtərdəm/

Martyrdom

殉道
Meaning
The suffering of death on account of adherence to a cause or principle
Example
His martyrdom inspired countless others to join the freedom movement.
他的殉道激励了无数其他人加入自由运动。
C1 adjective /ˈfɪɡərətɪv/

figurative

比喻的
Meaning
not literal; using figures of speech or symbolic representation
Example
She used figurative language to describe her feelings.
她用比喻的语言来描述她的感受。
C1 noun /ˈdrɛsˌmeɪkər/

dressmaker

女裁缝
Meaning
A person who makes or alters women's clothing professionally.
Example
The dressmaker crafted a beautiful gown for the bride.
女裁缝为新娘制作了一件漂亮的礼服。
C1 noun /strəˈtiː.dʒɪk ˈɪn.saɪts/

strategic insights

战略洞察力
Meaning
Deep understanding and wisdom gained through careful analysis for planning purposes.
Example
Strategic insights guide policymaking.
战略洞察力引导政策制定。
B2 adjective /ˈrɒt.ən/

Rotten

腐烂的; 坏的
Meaning
decayed; spoiled; bad
Example
The apple is rotten and should be thrown away.
苹果已经腐烂了,应该扔掉。
A2 noun /dʒɔɪ/

Joy

欢乐
Meaning
a feeling of great pleasure and happiness; a person or thing that causes delight
Example
The children's laughter filled the house with joy during the holiday celebration.
孩子们的笑声在假日庆典期间充满了整个房子。
B2 adjective /senˈseɪʃənəl/

Sensational

震撼的; 极其印象深刻的
Meaning
causing great excitement or shock; extremely impressive
Example
The sensational performance left the audience speechless.
这场震撼的表演让观众哑口无言。
C1 adverb /ˌmæθəˈmætɪkli/

mathematically

从数学上
Meaning
in a way that relates to mathematics; using numbers, formulas, or logical calculation
Example
The problem can be solved mathematically rather than by guesswork.
这个问题可以从数学上解决,而不是靠猜测。
C2 noun /ˈeɪ.pi.ˌɛr.i/

apiary

蜂箱养殖场
Meaning
A place where beehives are kept, especially for commercial purposes.
Example
The farmer built a new apiary to produce organic honey.
农民建造了一个新的蜂箱养殖场,以生产有机蜂蜜。
A1 pronoun /ɪt/

it

Meaning
used to refer to a thing, animal, or idea previously mentioned or easily identified
Example
It is raining outside.
外面在下雨。
C2 noun ˌkɒmpjʊˈteɪʃənəl kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən

computational communication

计算通信
Meaning
Digital exchange and automated interaction; the use of computational methods and systems to facilitate communication and information sharing.
Example
Computational communication is reshaping how we share information.
计算通信正在重塑我们共享信息的方式。
C1 noun /pəˈlɪɡ.ə.mi/

Polygamy

一夫多妻制
Meaning
the practice of marrying multiple spouses at the same time
Example
Polygamy is illegal in many countries around the world.
一夫多妻制在世界许多国家是非法的。
C1 adjective /ˈhæloʊd/

hallowed

神圣
Meaning
regarded as holy or greatly respected
Example
They walked across the hallowed halls of the old university.
他们走过了老大学的神圣大厅。
C2 noun /ˈeɪ.viˌɛr.i/

aviary

鸟舍
Meaning
a large enclosure for keeping birds
Example
The zoo built a new aviary for exotic parrots.
动物园为外来鹦鹉建了一个新的鸟舍。
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。
C2 adverb /ˌɪnsəʊˈmʌtʃ/

insomuch

如此
Meaning
to such an extent
Example
He was insomuch tired that he could hardly stand.
他累得几乎站不起来。
A2 noun /mjuːˈzɪʃən/

musician

音乐家
Meaning
a person who plays a musical instrument or is musically talented
Example
He is a talented musician.
他是一个才华横溢的音乐家。
B2 noun /ˈdreɪ.nɪdʒ/

drainage

排水
Meaning
the system or process by which water or other liquids are drained away
Example
Poor drainage caused flooding in the neighborhood.
糟糕的排水系统导致了邻里的洪水。
C2 adjective /daɪˈɒsɪsən/

diocesan

与教区相关
Meaning
relating to a diocese or the district under the supervision of a bishop in the Christian Church
Example
The diocesan council met to discuss church affairs.
教区委员会聚集在一起讨论教会事务。
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。
C2 noun /ˈpɒtˌbɔɪlə/

potboiler

低级文学作品
Meaning
a book, play, or film produced quickly to make money rather than for artistic value
Example
The novel was dismissed by critics as a mere potboiler.
这本小说被评论家视为仅仅是一本低级文学作品。
A2 verb /diːl/

deal

幸福
Meaning
to distribute or give out something; to handle or manage
Example
He had to deal with many problems at work.
当她收到奖项时,她无法隐藏自己的幸福。
C2 adjective /prəˈvaɪzəri/

provisory

临时的
Meaning
conditional; depending on certain terms being met
Example
The arrangement was only provisory until the final contract was signed.
该安排只是临时的,直到最终合同签署。
B2 verb /dɪˈvaɪz/

devise

设计
Meaning
To plan or invent something carefully.
Example
The engineers devised a new method to reduce costs.
工程师们设计了一种新的方法来降低成本。
C2 noun /ˌiː.tiˈɒ.lə.dʒi/

etiology

病因学
Meaning
the cause or origin of a disease or condition
Example
Doctors are studying the etiology of the new virus.
医生们正在研究新病毒的病因学。
C2 noun /ˈæpəˌθɛm/

apothegm

格言, 名言
Meaning
A short, witty, and instructive saying or maxim.
Example
His speech was filled with apothegms about life and success.
他的演讲充满了关于生活和成功的格言。
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。
A2 noun /ʌmˈbrɛlə/

umbrella

Meaning
A device used for protection against rain or sun, typically consisting of a collapsible canopy mounted on a central rod.
Example
She opened her umbrella as it started to rain.
下雨时她打开了她的伞。
B2 adjective /dɪˌveləpˈmentl/

developmental

发展性的
Meaning
relating to the process of growth or progress
Example
Early childhood is a crucial developmental stage for learning.
早期儿童是学习的关键发展性阶段。
C2 adjective /əˈluːsɪv/

allusive

含蓄的
Meaning
Making indirect references or hints; suggestive without being explicit.
Example
The novel is full of allusive passages that point to classical literature.
这本小说充满了含蓄的段落,指向经典文学。
C2 noun, adjective /ˌæntiˌspæzˈmɒdɪk/

antispasmodic

抗痉挛药
Meaning
A drug or agent that relieves or prevents muscle spasms.
Example
The doctor prescribed an antispasmodic to ease the pain.
医生开了一种抗痉挛药来缓解疼痛。
B2 noun/adjective /ˈvɪntɪdʒ/

vintage

复古 / 经典
Meaning
Relating to high quality from the past; classic; also the year of a wine harvest.
Example
She wore a vintage dress from the 1950s.
她穿着一件1950年代的复古裙子。
A2 noun; gerund /ˈwɒʃɪŋ/

washing

清洗
Meaning
the act of cleaning with water or other liquid; clothes or items that are being washed
Example
Washing clothes regularly helps maintain hygiene.
经常清洗衣服有助于保持卫生。
A1 verb /fɔːl/

fall

掉落
Meaning
to drop down from a higher place; to decrease; to happen or occur
Example
The leaves fall from the trees in autumn.
秋天,树叶从树上掉下来。
C1 verb /ˌriːəˈfɜːrm/

reaffirm

重申
Meaning
To state again strongly; to confirm or strengthen a statement or belief.
Example
The president reaffirmed his commitment to education reform.
总统重申了他对教育改革的承诺。
C2 noun /ˌvælɪˌtjuːdɪˈnɛəriən/

valetudinarian

疑病症患者
Meaning
A person who is unduly anxious about their health or constantly concerned with minor ailments.
Example
He was regarded as a valetudinarian, always worrying about his health.
他被认为是一个疑病症患者,总是为自己的健康担忧。
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。
B1 noun /ˈwɪtnəs/

Witness

证人
Meaning
a person who sees an event, typically a crime or accident; someone who gives evidence in a court of law
Example
The witness testified in court yesterday.
证人昨天在法庭上作证。
C1 noun /brʌnt/

brunt

主要冲击
Meaning
the worst part or main impact of something unpleasant
Example
The small town bore the brunt of the storm.
小镇承受了风暴的主要冲击。
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 /ˈheəˌkʌtər/

haircutter

理发师
Meaning
a person whose job is to cut and style hair; barber or hairdresser
Example
The haircutter gave me a neat and stylish haircut.
理发师给我剪了一个好发型。
C1 noun /ˌræʃəˈnæl/

rationale

基本原因
Meaning
the underlying reason or explanation for something
Example
The rationale behind his decision was clearly explained.
他决定背后的理由被清楚地解释了。
C1 verb /ɪɡˈzæspəˌreɪt/

exasperate

激怒
Meaning
to irritate or annoy intensely
Example
His constant complaints began to exasperate his coworkers.
他不断的抱怨开始让同事恼火。
C1 adjective /ɪˈrɒtɪk/

erotic

色情的
Meaning
relating to or tending to arouse sexual desire or excitement
Example
The novel contained several erotic scenes.
这本小说包含了几个色情场景。
C1 verb /dʌb/

dub

配音
Meaning
to give a name or label to something; to add a soundtrack to a film or recording
Example
The movie was dubbed into several languages for international release.
这部电影为国际发行而配音成多种语言。
C1 noun /ˈleɪ.dəl/

Ladle

汤勺
Meaning
a large deep spoon with a long handle, used for serving soup or other liquids
Example
Use the ladle to serve the hot soup into bowls.
使用汤勺将热汤倒入碗中。
B2 noun /blæk sneɪk/

Black Snake

黑蛇
Meaning
a snake with dark or black colored skin
Example
The black snake slithered through the grass.
黑蛇穿过草地滑行。
C2 adjective /ˌɪn.ɪˈlʌk.tə.bəl/

ineluctable

Meaning
Impossible to avoid or escape; inevitable.
Example
Death is an ineluctable part of human existence.
C1 adjective /ˌiːɡoʊˈsentrɪk/

egocentric

自我中心
Meaning
thinking only about yourself and not about others
Example
His egocentric behavior annoyed everyone at the meeting.
他的自我中心行为让会议上的每个人都很不舒服。
C1 noun ˌdɛməˈɡræfɪk trænˈzɪʃən

demographic transition

人口过渡
Meaning
A shift in population patterns from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates as a country develops economically
Example
The demographic transition indicates a shift towards an aging society.
人口过渡表示向老龄化社会的转变。
B2 noun /tɔːrˈneɪdoʊ/

tornado

龙卷风
Meaning
a rapidly rotating column of air in contact with the ground and clouds, often destructive
Example
The tornado destroyed several houses in the village.
龙卷风摧毁了村子里的几座房子
A2 noun /ˈmʌŋki/

Monkey

猴子
Meaning
a primate mammal that typically has a long tail and lives in trees
Example
The monkey swung from branch to branch in the jungle.
猴子在丛林里从一根树枝荡到另一根。
C1 noun /krʊk/

crook

骗子
Meaning
a dishonest person, especially a criminal
Example
The police finally caught the crook who had been stealing cars.
警方终于抓住了那个偷车的骗子。
B2 noun /ˈvjuːpɔɪnt/

viewpoint

观点
Meaning
a particular attitude or way of considering a matter
Example
From his viewpoint, the situation was hopeless.
从他的观点来看,情况是绝望的。
B2 adverb /ɪkˈskluːsɪvli/

exclusively

专门
Meaning
only; not shared with others
Example
This service is available exclusively to premium members.
此服务仅限于高级会员。
C2 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈlɛktɪkəl/

dialectical

辩证
Meaning
Relating to the logical discussion of ideas and opinions.
Example
She took a dialectical approach to solve the complex issue.
她采取了辩证的方法来解决这个复杂的问题。
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。
A2 noun /dʒiˈɒɡrəfi/

geography

地理
Meaning
the study of the Earth’s physical features, climates, populations, and the relationships between people and their environments
Example
She studies geography to understand how landscapes and human societies interact.
她学习地理来理解世界。
C2 noun /ˌmɛtəfɪˈzɪʃən/

metaphysician

形而上学家
Meaning
A person who studies or is an expert in metaphysics.
Example
The metaphysician debated the essence of reality with his peers.
形而上学家与同伴们讨论了现实的本质。
C1 adjective /kənˈdjuː.sɪv/

conducive

有利的
Meaning
Making a certain situation or outcome likely or possible; contributing to or helping to bring about.
Example
A quiet environment is conducive to studying.
安静的环境有利于学习。
C1 adverb /ˌɪn.ədˈvɜːr.tənt.li/

Inadvertently

无意中; 不小心; 错误地
Meaning
without being aware of what you are doing; unintentionally; by mistake
Example
She inadvertently deleted the important file while cleaning her computer.
她在清理计算机时无意中删除了重要文件。
B1 adjective, noun /ˈroʊmən/

roman

罗马的 / 古罗马公民
Meaning
relating to Rome or its people; a citizen of ancient Rome
Example
The Roman Empire influenced much of modern civilization.
罗马帝国影响了现代文明的许多方面。
A1 verb, noun /mɪs/

miss

错过 / 想念
Meaning
to fail to hit, reach, or meet; to feel the absence of someone or something
Example
I really miss my family when I travel abroad.
当我出国旅行时,我真的很想念我的家人。
B1 noun /prəˈduː.sər/

Producer

制片人
Meaning
a person who supervises the making of a film, play, or broadcast program; someone who creates or manufactures goods
Example
The film producer invested millions in the new movie project.
电影制片人投资了数百万美元在这个新电影项目中。
C2 noun /dʒeɪp/

jape

恶作剧, 玩笑
Meaning
A practical joke or humorous remark.
Example
He enjoyed a harmless jape with his friends.
他和朋友们享受了一场无害的恶作剧。
C2 verb /ˈdʒæbər/

jabber

胡言乱语
Meaning
To talk quickly and excitedly but with little sense.
Example
The children jabbered happily after the show.
孩子们在表演后快乐地胡言乱语。
C2 noun /ˈdjʊərəns/

durance

监禁
Meaning
imprisonment or confinement
Example
The prisoner spent years in durance before his release.
囚犯在被释放之前在监禁中度过了多年。
C1 verb/noun /ˈrɛlɪʃ/

relish

享受 / 调味料
Meaning
to greatly enjoy; also a condiment or sauce
Example
She relished the opportunity to travel abroad.
她很高兴有机会出国旅行。
C1 noun /vəˈræs.ə.ti/

veracity

真实性
Meaning
Conformity to facts; accuracy and truthfulness.
Example
The journalist checked the veracity of the report.
记者核实了报告的真实性。
C2 noun /ˌfɑːsfəˈrɛsəns/

phosphorescence

磷光
Meaning
the property of emitting light without noticeable heat
Example
The deep-sea creatures displayed a beautiful phosphorescence.
深海生物展示了美丽的磷光。
B1 noun /wɪdθ/

Width

宽度; 广度
Meaning
the measurement or extent of something from side to side; breadth
Example
The width of the river is about 50 meters.
河流的宽度大约为50米。
C2 noun, adjective /ˌtætərdɪˈmeɪliən/

tatterdemalion

穿破衣服的人
Meaning
A person dressed in ragged clothes; ragged or dilapidated in appearance.
Example
A tatterdemalion wandered the streets in search of food.
一个塔特德马利昂在街上游荡,寻找食物。
C2 adjective, adverb /ˈsaɪdlɔːŋ/

sidelong

斜视
Meaning
Directed to the side; indirect, furtive, or not straightforward.
Example
She gave him a sidelong glance across the room.
她穿过房间投给他一个斜视。
B2 verb /spɪl/

spill

Meaning
to cause liquid to flow or fall out of a container by accident
Example
Be careful not to spill your coffee.
小心不要洒出你的咖啡。
C1 noun /ˈhɜː.mɪt/

Hermit

作为宗教修行生活在孤独中的人;远离社会的人
Meaning
a person living in solitude as a religious discipline; someone who withdraws from society
Example
The old hermit lived alone in a small cabin deep in the mountains, away from civilization.
这位年老的隐士住在山中的一间小屋里,远离文明。
C1 adjective, noun /ˈpæstərəl/

pastoral

乡村的,与牧羊人相关
Meaning
relating to the countryside, shepherds, or rural life; also relating to spiritual guidance by a pastor
Example
The painting had a calm pastoral scene with sheep grazing.
这幅画展示了一个安静的田园场景,羊群在吃草。
C1 verb /ˈfɪdʒɪt/

fidget

坐立不安,焦虑不安
Meaning
to make small movements, especially because of nervousness or impatience
Example
The child began to fidget during the long lecture.
孩子在漫长的讲座中开始不停地动。
C1 noun /ˈlaɪm.laɪt/

Limelight

公众关注的焦点;通过加热石灰圆筒产生的明亮光
Meaning
the focus of public attention; a bright light produced by heating a cylinder of lime
Example
The celebrity enjoyed being in the limelight.
明星享受站在聚光灯下。
C1 verb /əˈprɛs/

oppress

压迫
Meaning
to keep someone down by harsh and unfair use of authority; to suppress
Example
The dictator oppressed the people for decades.
独裁者压迫人民数十年。
A2 adjective /ˈʃaɪ.ni/

Shiny

闪亮的; 光亮的;
Meaning
reflecting light; bright and polished; glossy
Example
The shiny new car caught everyone's attention.
那辆闪亮的新车吸引了所有人的注意。
C1 noun /ˈpleɪdʒərɪzəm/

plagiarism

剽窃
Meaning
the practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own
Example
The student was expelled for committing plagiarism in his essay.
学生因在论文中剽窃被开除。
C1 adjective /ˌæl.ɡəˈrɪð.mɪk/

algorithmic

基于算法
Meaning
Based on or using algorithms; relating to mathematical rules or procedures.
Example
Algorithmic processes power artificial intelligence systems.
算法过程驱动人工智能系统。
B1 noun /ˈbæŋkər/

banker

银行家
Meaning
a person who works in or manages a bank
Example
The banker approved the loan after reviewing the documents.
银行家在审查文件后批准了贷款。
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。
C2 noun /ˈsælvoʊ/

salvo

齐射
Meaning
A simultaneous discharge of guns or release of bombs; a sudden outburst of cheers or applause.
Example
The soldiers fired a salvo to honor the fallen general.
士兵们开了一轮齐射,以向已故将军致敬。
B2 adjective ˈræd.ɪ.kəl

radical

能够带来根本性变化,反对传统的信仰或系统
Meaning
Capable of bringing fundamental changes opposite to conventional beliefs or systems.
Example
The leader proposed radical economic reforms.
领导人提议进行激进的经济改革。
A1 adjective /raʊnd/

round

圆形的
Meaning
having a circular shape; shaped like a sphere or disk
Example
The table was round and had a smooth surface.
桌子是圆形的,表面光滑。
C2 noun /ˌmæk.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Machination

阴谋; 诡计;
Meaning
a clever scheme or artful plot, usually with evil intent; crafty designing or plotting
Example
The villain's machinations were finally exposed.
坏蛋的阴谋最终暴露了。
A2 noun /ˈmɛnjuː/

menu

菜单
Meaning
A list of food and drinks available at a restaurant or offered at a meal.
Example
The restaurant updated its menu with new dishes.
餐厅更新了他们的菜单,加入了新菜肴。
C1 noun /ˈælkoʊv/

alcove

壁龛
Meaning
A small recessed section of a room or a nook.
Example
She placed a reading chair in the alcove near the window.
她在靠窗的壁龛里放了一把阅读椅。
B2 adjective /saʊər/

Sour

Meaning
having an acid taste like lemon or vinegar; unpleasant or disagreeable
Example
The milk has gone sour and smells terrible.
牛奶变酸了,闻起来很难闻。
A2 pronoun /aʊərˈsɛlvz/

ourselves

我们自己
Meaning
used by the speaker to refer to themselves and one or more others as the object of the verb
Example
We should help ourselves before helping others.
我们应该在帮助他人之前先帮助自己。
A2 noun /ˈfiː.lɪŋ/

Feeling

感觉; 情感; 情绪
Meaning
an emotional state or reaction; the capacity to experience physical sensations
Example
She had a strange feeling that something important was about to happen.
她有一种奇怪的感觉,觉得有什么重要的事情即将发生。
C1 verb /bɪˈhoʊld/

behold

看见;目睹
Meaning
to see or observe something, especially something remarkable or impressive
Example
She stood quietly to behold the sunrise over the hills.
她静静地站着,目睹山上的日出。
C2 noun /ˌluː.mɪˈnɛs.əns/

luminescence

发光现象
Meaning
The emission of light by a substance not resulting from heat; a type of cold light.
Example
The luminescence of the fireflies lit up the forest.
萤火虫的发光现象照亮了森林。
C1 verb /ədˈmɒnɪʃ/

admonish

警告
Meaning
to warn or reprimand someone firmly; to advise or urge earnestly
Example
The teacher admonished the students for being late.
老师因为学生迟到而警告他们。
C2 noun /ˈɪkθiəˌsɔːrz/

ichthyosaurs

鱼龙(已灭绝的海洋爬行动物)
Meaning
Extinct marine reptiles that resembled fish and dolphins, dominant during the Mesozoic era.
Example
Ichthyosaurs were swift predators of the ancient seas.
鱼龙是古代海洋的迅猛掠食者。
C1 noun ˌvɜː.səˈtɪl.ɪ.ti

versatility

多功能性
Meaning
Ability to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities; having many different skills.
Example
His versatility made him successful in multiple fields.
他的多功能性使他在多个领域取得成功。
B1 adjective ˈsʌb.mə.riːn

submarine

潜水艇
Meaning
Existing, occurring, or used underwater, especially in relation to vessels or cables.
Example
Submarine cables facilitate international communication.
海底电缆促进了国际通信。
B2 noun /ˌɒpəˈzɪʃən/

opposition

反对
Meaning
the action of opposing or resisting something
Example
The opposition to the new law was strong.
对新法律的反对很强烈。
C1 noun /dɪˈmiːnər/

demeanor

行为
Meaning
a person's outward behavior or appearance
Example
Her calm demeanor impressed everyone at the meeting.
她的冷静行为给会议上的每个人留下了深刻印象。
C1 adjective /lʌʃ/

lush

富饶,丰盈且奢华,尤其是指植物
Meaning
rich, abundant, and luxurious, especially referring to vegetation
Example
The valley was filled with lush green fields.
山谷里充满了绿油油的田野。
A2 noun /ˈkændl/

candle

蜡烛
Meaning
a stick of wax with a wick that burns to give light
Example
She lit a candle during the power cut.
在停电时她点燃了一根蜡烛。
B2 noun /fɪˈlɒsəfə/

philosopher

哲学家
Meaning
a person engaged in the study of philosophy or in serious thinking about fundamental questions
Example
Socrates was a famous philosopher of ancient Greece.
苏格拉底是古希腊著名的哲学家。
C1 adjective /ˈsʌpl/

supple

柔韧的
Meaning
Easily bending or moving without breaking; flexible and adaptable.
Example
The gymnast’s body was remarkably supple.
体操运动员的身体异常柔韧。
B2 adjective /ˈkɒŋ.kriːt/

Concrete

坚固的;真实的;有形的;具体的
Meaning
solid; real; tangible; actual and specific
Example
We need concrete evidence to support our claims.
我们需要具体的证据来支持我们的主张。
A2 adjective /ʌnˈhæp.i/

Unhappy

不快乐; 难过
Meaning
not happy; feeling sad or displeased; unfortunate or undesirable
Example
He was unhappy with the results of his exam.
他对考试结果感到不满。
C2 adjective /ˈdɔːnt.ləs/

dauntless

无畏的,勇敢的,坚定的
Meaning
Showing fearlessness and determination; brave and resolute.
Example
The dauntless soldier fought against all odds.
无畏的士兵与所有困境作斗争。