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C1 noun /ˈdɒɡmə/

dogma

教条
Meaning
A principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true.
Example
The religious leader strictly adhered to traditional dogma.
宗教领袖严格遵守传统的教条。
C1 adjective /ˈɑːrɡjuəbl/

arguable

有争议的
Meaning
open to debate or discussion; not certain and capable of being argued for or against
Example
It is arguable that technology has improved our quality of life.
可以说，科技改善了我们的生活质量。
C1 noun /jɑːrn/

Yarn

纱线
Meaning
spun thread used for knitting, weaving, or sewing; a long or rambling story
Example
She bought colorful yarn for knitting a sweater.
她买了彩色的纱线来编织一件毛衣。
C1 adjective /ˈtɜːrnkiː/

turnkey

交钥匙
Meaning
ready for immediate use; a complete product or solution
Example
The company provides turnkey solutions for small businesses.
公司为小企业提供交钥匙解决方案。
C1 noun /ˈheɪl.stɔːrm/

Hailstorm

冰雹风暴
Meaning
a violent storm with hail falling from the sky
Example
The hailstorm damaged many cars in the parking lot.
冰雹风暴损坏了停车场中的许多汽车。
C1 verb /ˈɪrɪˌɡeɪt/

irrigate

灌溉
Meaning
to supply water to land or crops; to wash out a wound with water
Example
Farmers irrigate their fields during dry seasons.
农民在干旱季节灌溉他们的田地。
C1 adjective /ˈswoʊlən/

swollen

肿胀的
Meaning
Enlarged or puffed up, usually due to injury, inflammation, or fluid accumulation
Example
Her ankle was swollen after she twisted it during the hike.
她在徒步旅行时扭伤了脚踝，脚踝肿了。
C1 noun /ˈneɡ.lɪ.dʒəns/

Negligence

忽视
Meaning
failure to take proper care in doing something; carelessness
Example
The accident was caused by driver negligence.
事故是由司机的忽视引起的。
C1 verb /əˈdʒuːdɪˌkeɪt/

adjudicate

裁定
Meaning
to make a formal judgment or decision about a problem or dispute
Example
The committee was formed to adjudicate disputes between the parties.
委员会的成立是为了裁定各方之间的争议。
C1 noun /dɪˈvaɪzər/

divisor

除数
Meaning
A number by which another number is divided.
Example
In the equation 12 ÷ 3, the number 3 is the divisor.
在方程式12 ÷ 3中，数字3是除数。
C1 noun ˌmɒd.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃənz

modifications

修改
Meaning
The action of making partial or minor changes to something.
Example
DNA modifications enable enhanced traits in crops.
DNA修改使作物的特征得到增强。
C1 adjective ˈkwɒn.tɪ.faɪ.ə.bəl

quantifiable

可量化的
Meaning
Able to be expressed or measured as a quantity; capable of being counted or calculated.
Example
The impact of the project is quantifiable.
项目的影响是可量化的。
C1 noun /ɔːˈtɒmətən/

automaton

自动机器
Meaning
A machine that works automatically; also refers to a person who behaves like a machine, without thinking.
Example
He worked like an automaton, without showing any emotion.
他像自动机一样工作，没有表现出任何情感。
C1 noun /ˈblɛm.ɪʃ/

blemish

瑕疵
Meaning
A small mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something.
Example
The mirror had a small blemish on the surface.
镜子表面有一个小瑕疵。
C1 adjective ˈsɪŋ.krə.nəs

synchronous

同步
Meaning
Existing or occurring at the same time.
Example
Synchronous learning involves live online classes.
同步学习包括实时在线课堂。
C1 verb /ˈhaɪbərˌneɪt/

hibernate

冬眠
Meaning
To spend the winter in a dormant state, as some animals do.
Example
Bears hibernate in caves during the winter.
熊在冬天在洞穴中冬眠。
C1 noun /əˈsem.bli ˈseʃ.ən/

assembly session

大会会议
Meaning
A formal meeting where representatives gather to discuss and make decisions on important matters.
Example
The assembly session discussed global challenges.
大会会议讨论了全球性挑战。
C1 noun /səbˈdʒɛkʃən/

subjection

征服
Meaning
the act of bringing someone or something under control or domination
Example
The people suffered under the subjection of a cruel ruler.
人民在一个残暴统治者的征服下受苦。
C1 verb, noun /mʊər/

moor

停泊 / 开阔的土地
Meaning
As a verb: to tie a ship so that it stays in place. As a noun: open, uncultivated land.
Example
The sailors moored the ship at the dock.
水手们把船停泊在码头。
C1 noun /ˌɪmɔːrˈtæləti/

immortality

不朽
Meaning
the state of living forever; eternal life or lasting fame beyond death
Example
Many ancient cultures believed that heroes could achieve immortality through great deeds.
许多古代文化相信英雄可以通过伟大的事迹获得不朽。
C1 verb /dɪˈɡreɪd/

degrade

Meaning
To lower in dignity, quality, or value; to treat with disrespect or to deteriorate.
Example
Harsh words can degrade a person's confidence.
C1 noun /kənˈfaɪnmənt/

confinement

拘禁
Meaning
the state of being confined or restricted
Example
The prisoner endured years of confinement.
囚犯忍受了多年的拘禁。
C1 noun /ɪnˈdaɪtmənt/

indictment

起诉书
Meaning
a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime
Example
The indictment accused the company of multiple violations.
起诉书指控公司存在多项违规行为。
C1 adjective /juːˈfɔːrɪk/

euphoric

欣快的
Meaning
Characterized by or feeling intense excitement and happiness.
Example
The fans were euphoric after their team's victory.
球迷们在他们队伍获胜后欣快不已。
C1 noun /krəˈnɒlədʒi/

chronology

Meaning
The arrangement of events or dates in the order of their occurrence.
Example
The chronology of the dynasty was carefully studied by historians.
C1 adjective /stjuːˈpɛndəs/

stupendous

惊人的
Meaning
extremely impressive; amazing in size, degree, or excellence
Example
The magician’s performance was simply stupendous.
魔术师的表演简直是惊人的。
C1 adjective /ˈlækˌlʌstər/

lackluster

黯淡无光
Meaning
Lacking in vitality, force, or conviction; uninspired or uninspiring.
Example
The lackluster performance disappointed the audience.
黯淡无光的表现让观众失望。
C1 noun /ˈsɒnɪt/

sonnet

十四行诗
Meaning
A poem of 14 lines using formal rhyme schemes, often about love.
Example
Shakespeare wrote many famous sonnets about love and beauty.
莎士比亚写了许多关于爱情与美丽的著名十四行诗。
C1 adjective /ˈfjuː.dəl/

feudal

封建的
Meaning
relating to the system of feudalism, a medieval social system based on land ownership and obligations
Example
The castle is a remnant of the feudal era.
城堡是封建时代的遗迹。
C1 adjective /ˈroʊ.ɡɪʃ/

Roguish

调皮的; 狡猾的
Meaning
mischievous; playfully dishonest
Example
His roguish smile suggested he was up to some mischief.
他的调皮笑容暗示着他正在策划一些恶作剧。
C1 adjective /rɪˈvoʊltɪŋ/

revolting

令人作呕的
Meaning
extremely unpleasant or disgusting
Example
The smell of the garbage was revolting.
垃圾的气味令人作呕。
C1 noun prɪˈsɪʒ.ən ˈæɡ.rɪ.kʌl.tʃər

precision agriculture

精准农业
Meaning
The technique of conducting agricultural work using advanced technology.
Example
Precision agriculture optimizes resource use and increases efficiency.
精准农业优化资源使用并提高效率。
C1 noun /ˈpeɪtriɑːrk/

patriarch

家族长
Meaning
a male head of a family or tribe; an older respected man who leads a group
Example
As the family patriarch, he mediated disputes and kept long traditions alive.
作为家族长，他调解争端并保持着传统的延续。
C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈpaʊər/

overpower

征服
Meaning
To defeat or gain control over someone or something by using greater strength or force.
Example
The soldiers managed to overpower the enemy forces.
士兵们成功压倒了敌军。
C1 verb /ɡreɪt/

grate

擦碎, 使烦恼
Meaning
to shred food into small pieces using a grater; to irritate or annoy
Example
She grated the cheese for the pasta dish.
她为意大利面菜肴擦了奶酪。
C1 noun /ˈɡæloʊz/

gallows

绞刑架
Meaning
A structure used for hanging criminals who have been sentenced to death.
Example
The criminal was led to the gallows at dawn.
罪犯在黎明时分被带到绞刑架。
C1 noun/verb /ˈbæntər/

banter

打趣
Meaning
playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks
Example
The colleagues enjoyed some light banter during the meeting.
同事们在会议期间享受了一些轻松的班特。
C1 noun/verb /tɔːrˈpiːdoʊ/

torpedo

鱼雷
Meaning
A self-propelled underwater missile; to attack or destroy something suddenly and forcefully.
Example
The submarine launched a torpedo at the enemy ship.
潜艇向敌舰发射了鱼雷。
C1 adjective ˈɪn.lənd

Inland

内陆
Meaning
Situated in the interior of a country; away from the coast.
Example
Inland transport boosts local trade.
内陆交通促进了当地的贸易。
C1 adjective /ˌɛpɪˈsɒdɪk/

episodic

集集式的
Meaning
Happening occasionally or in separate parts; related to episodes.
Example
Her interest in art was episodic, coming and going over the years.
她对艺术的兴趣是间歇性的，随着岁月的流逝而来又去。
C1 noun /ˈvɜːrtɪˌɡoʊ/

vertigo

幸福
Meaning
A sensation of spinning or dizziness, often caused by problems in the inner ear or brain.
Example
She felt a sudden vertigo when she looked down from the tall building.
当她获得奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福感。
C1 verb /rɪˈkuːpəreɪt/

recuperate

恢复
Meaning
to recover from illness or regain strength
Example
She went to the countryside to recuperate after surgery.
她去乡下恢复健康，手术后。
C1 noun /kæsˈkeɪd/

Cascade

瀑布; 一系列阶段或操作
Meaning
a waterfall; a succession of stages or operations
Example
The mountain cascade created a beautiful natural swimming pool below.
山间瀑布在下面形成了一个美丽的自然游泳池。
C1 verb /ˈpɛdəl/

peddle

推销
Meaning
To sell goods, often by going from place to place; sometimes used negatively to mean promoting an idea or product in a pushy way.
Example
Street vendors peddle handmade jewelry to tourists.
街头小贩向游客出售手工珠宝。
C1 verb /daɪˈvɛst/

divest

Meaning
to strip away possessions, rights, or assets; to rid oneself of
Example
The company decided to divest its unprofitable division.
C1 noun /pɔl/

Pall

覆盖在棺材上的布; 一层暗淡的覆盖物，创造出阴沉的氛围
Meaning
a cloth spread over a coffin; a dark covering that creates a gloomy atmosphere
Example
A pall of smoke hung over the burning building.
一层烟雾悬挂在燃烧的建筑物上方。
C1 adjective /ˈplʌk.i/

plucky

勇敢
Meaning
having or showing courage and determination
Example
The plucky child rescued the kitten from the tree.
勇敢的孩子从树上救出了小猫。
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈsaɪsɪv/

Indecisive

优柔寡断的
Meaning
unable to make decisions quickly; hesitant; wavering
Example
She was indecisive about which university to attend.
她对要去哪个大学犹豫不决。
C1 noun/verb /dɪsˈkwaɪət/

disquiet

Meaning
A feeling of worry or unease; to make someone feel anxious or uneasy.
Example
The strange silence filled the room with disquiet.
C1 noun səˌsɛp.təˈbɪl.ə.ti

susceptibility

易感性
Meaning
The quality of being likely to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing; vulnerability.
Example
High susceptibility to infections requires extra care.
对感染的高易感性需要额外的护理。
C1 noun ˌpraɪ.vɪ.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

privatization

私有化
Meaning
The transfer of a business, industry, or service from public to private ownership and control.
Example
The privatization of state-owned companies increased efficiency.
国有企业的私有化提高了效率。
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。
C1 noun /ˌbɪbliˈɒɡrəfi/

bibliography

参考书目
Meaning
a list of books, articles, or other sources used or referred to in scholarly work
Example
The report includes a detailed bibliography at the end.
报告在最后包括了详细的参考书目。
C1 noun /ˈdɪsənˌtɛri/

dysentery

肠道疾病（伴有血液和粘液的腹泻）
Meaning
An infection of the intestines resulting in severe diarrhea with blood and mucus.
Example
Many soldiers suffered from dysentery during the war.
许多士兵在战争期间患上了痢疾。
C1 noun /ˈhæv.ək/

Havoc

广泛的破坏；极大的混乱或无序；混乱
Meaning
widespread destruction; great confusion or disorder; chaos
Example
The hurricane wreaked havoc on the coastal towns, destroying homes and businesses.
飓风在沿海城镇造成了大规模的破坏，摧毁了房屋和商业。
C1 noun /ˈlɪməˌziːn/

limousine

由司机驾驶的豪华大轿车
Meaning
a large, luxurious car driven by a chauffeur.
Example
The bride arrived in a white limousine.
新娘乘坐一辆白色的豪华轿车到达。
C1 noun /kæʃ/

cache

缓存
Meaning
A hidden storage of items or a high-speed memory in computing.
Example
The hikers found a cache of supplies hidden under the rocks.
远足者在岩石下发现了一个隐藏的物资存储。
C1 adjective পারসিভেবল

perceivable

可察觉的
Meaning
Able to be seen, noticed, or detected.
Example
The changes in winter weather are perceivable in rural areas.
冬季天气的变化在农村地区是可察觉的。
C1 adjective /ˈmoʊmənˌteri/

momentary

短暂
Meaning
Lasting for only a short time.
Example
There was a momentary silence in the room.
房间里有一阵短暂的沉默。
C1 noun /ˌvəʊ.kəl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

vocalization

发声，表达思想或情感的语言
Meaning
The action of producing sounds with the voice; the expression of thoughts or feelings in spoken words.
Example
The vocalization of the singer captivated the audience.
歌手的发声吸引了观众。
C1 verb /ɪˈmɔːrtəlaɪz/

immortalize

永生
Meaning
to preserve the memory of someone or something forever
Example
The statue was built to immortalize the hero’s sacrifice.
这座雕像是为了让英雄的牺牲永生化。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdʌldʒənt/

indulgent

宽容的
Meaning
Having a tendency to be overly generous or lenient with someone.
Example
The indulgent mother allowed her child to stay up late.
宽容的母亲让孩子晚点才睡。
C1 noun ˌwɛðəraɪˈzeɪʃən

weatherization

气候化处理
Meaning
The practice of protecting a building and its interior from the elements.
Example
The house underwent weatherization to improve energy efficiency.
这座房子进行了气候化处理以提高能源效率。
C1 noun /ˈpɪt.fɔːl/

pitfall

陷阱，困难
Meaning
a hidden or unexpected danger or difficulty
Example
Investors must be aware of the pitfalls of the market.
投资者必须意识到市场中的陷阱。
C1 verb /bloʊt/

bloat

膨胀
Meaning
to swell or cause to swell, often due to fluid or gas
Example
Eating too much junk food can bloat your stomach.
吃太多垃圾食品会让你的胃膨胀。
C1 verb /ˌriːˈsiːt/

reseat

重新安排
Meaning
to seat someone again or to fit something back into its place
Example
The usher had to reseat the guests after the interruption.
引座员在干扰后不得不重新安排宾客。
C1 verb /kənˈviːn/

convene

集合，召集会议或集会
Meaning
to come together or assemble, especially for a meeting or formal gathering
Example
The board will convene tomorrow to discuss the new policy.
董事会将在明天召开，讨论新的政策。
C1 noun /siˈɛrə klʌb/

Sierra Club

塞拉俱乐部
Meaning
An American environmental organization founded in 1892 by John Muir, focused on promoting conservation of the natural environment by influencing public policy decisions.
Example
John Muir founded the Sierra Club in 1892 to protect wild areas.
约翰·缪尔在1892年创立了塞拉俱乐部，以保护野生地区。
C1 adjective /əˈblɪɡ.ə.tɔː.ri/

obligatory

强制的
Meaning
Required by a legal, moral, or other rule; compulsory.
Example
Wearing a seatbelt is obligatory in most countries.
在大多数国家，系安全带是强制的。
C1 noun ˈmaɪ.krəʊˌnjuː.tri.ənt

micronutrient

微量营养素
Meaning
Essential nutrients required by the body in small amounts, including vitamins and minerals.
Example
Iron and zinc are essential micronutrients for growth.
铁和锌是促进生长所需的微量营养素。
C1 adjective /ˌɑːpərˈtuːn/

opportune

合适的时刻
Meaning
Happening at a suitable or convenient time.
Example
She arrived at an opportune moment to help.
她在合适的时刻到达，准备帮助。
C1 noun /diːˈkrɪp.ʃən/

decryption

解密
Meaning
The process of converting encrypted data back into its original form so it can be understood.
Example
Hackers attempted decryption of classified data.
黑客试图解密机密数据。
C1 adjective /ˈpæl.ə.tə.bəl/

palatable

可口的
Meaning
pleasant or acceptable to the taste, mind, or feelings
Example
The meal was simple but quite palatable.
这顿饭很简单，但相当可口。
C1 adjective /ɪkˈstreɪ.ni.əs/

extraneous

无关
Meaning
Not directly related or essential to the matter at hand; irrelevant.
Example
The editor removed extraneous details from the report.
编辑从报告中删除了无关的细节。
C1 noun /ˈkeɪ.sɪŋ/

Casing

外壳; 外罩
Meaning
a cover or shell that protects or encloses something
Example
The mechanic removed the engine casing to examine the internal parts.
机械师拆下了发动机外壳以检查内部零件。
C1 noun /ˈɛdɪfɪs/

edifice

大楼
Meaning
A large, impressive building or structure.
Example
The museum is an impressive edifice in the city center.
博物馆是市中心一座令人印象深刻的大楼。
C1 adjective /ˈɔːdəˌtɔːri/

auditory

Meaning
Relating to the sense of hearing.
Example
The lecture was designed to enhance students' auditory learning skills.
C1 adjective /ˈlaʊzi/

lousy

糟糕
Meaning
of very poor quality; bad or unpleasant
Example
He felt lousy after catching the flu.
他在得了流感后感觉很糟糕。
C1 noun məˈnjʊər

manure

粪肥, 有机肥料
Meaning
Animal dung used for fertilizing land; organic matter used as fertilizer.
Example
Organic manure enhances soil fertility.
有机肥料提高土壤肥力。
C1 noun /noʊm/

gnome

地精
Meaning
a small mythical creature, often depicted as a bearded man living underground; also a figurine used in gardens
Example
The garden was decorated with a gnome statue.
花园里摆放着一个地精雕像。
C1 noun ˌræʃ.ən.əl.ɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

rationalization

理性化
Meaning
The practice of finding reasons for behavior or actions that are not the real reasons.
Example
His rationalization of the mistake was not convincing.
他对错误的理性化并不令人信服。
C1 verb /əˈmæs/

amass

积累
Meaning
to gather together or accumulate over a period of time
Example
He managed to amass a fortune through wise investments.
他通过明智的投资成功地积累了财富。
C1 noun /skwɔːl/

squall

暴风骤雨
Meaning
a sudden violent gust of wind, often accompanied by rain, snow, or sleet
Example
A sudden squall caught the sailors off guard.
一阵突如其来的暴风骤雨让水手们措手不及。
C1 noun ˈkɑːr.bən ˌsiː.kwəˈstreɪ.ʃən

carbon sequestration

碳封存
Meaning
The process of capture and long-term storage of atmospheric carbon dioxide to mitigate or defer global warming.
Example
Forests play a key role in carbon sequestration.
森林在碳封存中发挥关键作用。
C1 verb /ˈhaɪtən/

heighten

提高
Meaning
to make or become greater in intensity or degree
Example
The announcement served to heighten the excitement in the room.
公告有助于提高房间里的兴奋。
C1 adjective /ˈsiːs.ləs/

Ceaseless

不断的；持续的
Meaning
continuing without pause or interruption; endless
Example
The ceaseless rain lasted for three days.
不断的雨下了三天。
C1 adjective ˈklaɪ.mət rɪˈzɪl.i.ənt

climate-resilient

气候适应性强
Meaning
Able to cope with the adverse effects of climate change; sustainable and adaptable.
Example
Climate-resilient crops can survive extreme weather conditions.
气候适应性强的作物能够在极端天气条件下生存。
C1 adjective /præɡˈmæt.ɪk/

pragmatic

务实
Meaning
Dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than idealistic considerations.
Example
He took a pragmatic approach to solving the financial crisis.
他采取了实用主义的方法来解决金融危机。
C1 noun /ˈkɔːl.drən/

Cauldron

大锅
Meaning
a large metal pot with a lid and handle, used for cooking over a fire
Example
The witch stirred her potion in a large cauldron.
巫婆在一个大锅里搅拌她的药水。
C1 noun /vəˈnɪər/

veneer

幸福
Meaning
A thin decorative covering of fine wood applied to a coarser wood or other material; a superficially attractive appearance.
Example
The table was covered with a thin veneer of mahogany.
当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
C1 noun /ˈkʌn.stə.bəl/

constable

巡警
Meaning
a police officer of the lowest rank
Example
The constable directed traffic at the busy intersection.
巡警在繁忙的十字路口指挥交通。
C1 adjective /ˈtɛmpərət/

temperate

温和的
Meaning
showing moderation or self-restraint; also describing mild climate.
Example
He is known for his temperate behavior even in stressful situations.
即使在压力大的情况下，他也以温和的行为而闻名。
C1 noun /ˈθɪk.ɪt/

Thicket

灌木丛; 茂密的灌木生长
Meaning
a dense group of bushes or trees; a thick growth of shrubs
Example
The rabbit disappeared into the thicket.
兔子消失在灌木丛中。
C1 noun mælˈnʌr.ɪʃ.mənt

malnourishment

营养不良
Meaning
Lack of proper nutrition, caused by not having enough to eat, not eating enough of the right things, or being unable to use the food that one does eat.
Example
Children in poverty-stricken areas suffer from malnourishment.
贫困地区的孩子们遭受营养不良。
C1 verb /ˈkænvəs/

canvass

征求选票
Meaning
to solicit votes or opinions; to examine thoroughly; to discuss in detail
Example
They will canvass the neighborhood for votes.
他们将在邻里为选票进行宣传。
C1 adjective /dʒəˈnɛrɪk/

generic

通用
Meaning
characteristic of or relating to a whole group or class; not specific
Example
This medicine is available in generic form.
这种药物以通用形式提供。
C1 adjective /ˌɔːrnəˈmɛntl/

ornamental

装饰性的
Meaning
Serving as decoration; decorative rather than functional.
Example
The garden was filled with ornamental plants.
花园里满是装饰性的植物。
C1 noun /ɡæsˈtrɒnəmi/

gastronomy

美食学
Meaning
The art or science of good eating and fine cuisine.
Example
Paris is famous for its rich tradition of gastronomy.
巴黎因其丰富的美食传统而闻名。
C1 noun /əˈsɪdɪti/

acidity

酸度
Meaning
the quality or degree of being acidic; the amount of acid present in a substance
Example
The acidity of the soil affects how well crops grow.
土壤的酸度会影响作物的生长。
C1 noun /ˌmɒd.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

modulation

声音控制
Meaning
The process of varying or controlling something.
Example
Proper modulation of voice enhances communication skills.
正确的语音调节提高了沟通技巧。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈpɒlɪtɪk/

politic

精明, 审慎
Meaning
shrewd, prudent, or tactful in practical matters
Example
It was politic of him to remain silent during the argument.
在争论中保持沉默是他明智的选择。
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 noun /ˈɪmɪnəns/

imminence

即将发生，临近状态
Meaning
the state of being about to happen
Example
The imminence of the storm forced people to take shelter.
风暴的临近使人们不得不寻找庇护所。
C1 adjective /ˈpjuːtrɪd/

putrid

腐烂的
Meaning
decayed and emitting a foul smell
Example
The garbage smelled putrid after days in the sun.
垃圾在阳光下几天后开始发臭，变得腐烂。
C1 verb /veks/

vex

烦扰
Meaning
to annoy or frustrate someone; to cause trouble
Example
The constant noise from construction vexes the residents.
来自施工的持续噪音烦扰着居民。
C1 noun /ˌæɡ.rəˈveɪ.ʃən/

aggravation

恶化, 加剧
Meaning
The act of making a situation worse or the state of being worsened.
Example
The delay caused great aggravation for the passengers.
延误给乘客带来了极大的困扰。
C1 noun /plɔɪ/

ploy

巧妙的计谋
Meaning
a clever plan or action designed to gain an advantage
Example
She used a clever ploy to win the debate.
她用了一招聪明的伎俩来赢得辩论。
C1 verb /kəmˈprɛs/

compress

压缩
Meaning
to press or squeeze something so that it becomes smaller
Example
The file was compressed to save storage space.
文件被压缩以节省存储空间。
C1 adjective /kənˈɡrɛʃənl/

congressional

国会的
Meaning
relating to a congress, especially the US Congress
Example
The bill received strong congressional support.
该法案获得了强烈的国会支持。
C1 verb /ʌnˈrævəl/

unravel

Meaning
To undo twisted or knitted threads; to solve or explain something complicated.
Example
The detective worked hard to unravel the mystery.
C1 verb /flɔːnt/

flaunt

炫耀
Meaning
to show off something proudly, often to attract attention
Example
She likes to flaunt her new jewelry at parties.
她喜欢在派对上炫耀她的新珠宝。
C1 verb ˌkəʊ.əˈles

coalesce

合并
Meaning
Come together and form one mass or whole; unite to form one organization or group.
Example
The different theories coalesced into one unified idea.
不同的理论合并成一个统一的观点。
C1 verb /dɪˈsɛləˌreɪt/

decelerate

减速
Meaning
to reduce speed; to slow down
Example
The car began to decelerate as it approached the traffic light.
汽车接近红绿灯时开始减速。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈvɔɪst/

unvoiced

未表达
Meaning
not expressed in speech; in phonetics, a sound produced without vocal cord vibration
Example
The student kept her opinion unvoiced during the meeting.
学生在会议期间保持她的意见未表达。
C1 adjective /dɪˈplɔːrəbl/

deplorable

可鄙的
Meaning
deserving strong condemnation; shockingly bad in quality
Example
The refugees were living in deplorable conditions.
难民们生活在可鄙的条件下。
C1 verb /ˈslækən/

slacken

放松
Meaning
to make or become less tight, less active, or slower
Example
The driver slackened his speed as he approached the village.
司机在接近村庄时放慢了速度。
C1 noun /ˈmeɪ.triˌɑːrk/

matriarch

Meaning
A woman who is the head of a family or community.
Example
The matriarch of the family made all important decisions.
C1 noun /liːs/

Lease

租赁合同
Meaning
a contract by which one party conveys land, property, services, etc. to another for a specified time, usually in return for a periodic payment
Example
They signed a two-year lease for the apartment.
他们签署了两年的公寓租赁合同。
C1 verb /ˈlɛdʒɪsˌleɪt/

legislate

立法
Meaning
to make or enact laws
Example
The government plans to legislate new safety standards.
政府计划制定新的安全标准。
C1 noun /kwɔːrˈtɛt/

quartet

四重奏
Meaning
A group of four people playing music or singing together.
Example
The string quartet performed beautifully at the concert.
弦乐四重奏在音乐会上表现得非常出色。