C2 adjective /ˈdəʊ.lə.rəs/

dolorous

Meaning

Expressing great sorrow or distress.

Example

He spoke in a dolorous tone after the loss.

C2 noun /ˌpriːdɪˈlɛkʃən/

predilection

偏好

Meaning

A strong liking or preference for something.

Example

She has a predilection for classical music.

她有一个偏好，喜欢古典音乐。

B2 adjective /ˈtʃʌbi/

chubby

圆润

Meaning

slightly fat in a way that looks healthy and pleasant

Example

The baby has chubby cheeks.

宝宝有圆润的脸颊。

B2 adjective kəˈləʊ.ni.əl

colonial

殖民的

Meaning

Relating to or characteristic of a colony or colonialism, especially involving the control of one country by another.

Example

Colonial rule suppressed local governance.

殖民统治压制了当地的政府。

B1 noun ˌɪn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən

institution

机构

Meaning

An organization founded and united for a specific purpose; an established law, practice, or custom.

Example

Institutions play a crucial role in governance.

机构在治理中起着至关重要的作用。

A1 noun neɪmz

Names

名字

Meaning

A word or set of words by which a person or thing is known.

Example

Names of family members are written on the family tree.

家庭成员的名字写在家谱上。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈdɔːntɪd/

Undaunted

无畏的; 勇敢的; 不屈的;

Meaning

not intimidated or discouraged by difficulty, danger, or disappointment

Example

Despite the setbacks, she remained undaunted in pursuing her goals.

尽管遇到挫折，她在追求目标时依然无畏。

C1 noun /ˈkɑr.nɪdʒ/

Carnage

屠杀

Meaning

the killing of a large number of people; widespread slaughter

Example

The battlefield was filled with carnage after the brutal war.

战争后，战场上充满了大屠杀。

B1 noun ɪˈkɒnəmiːz

economies

经济

Meaning

The wealth and resources of a country or region.

Example

Emerging economies have been growing rapidly over the past decade.

新兴经济体在过去十年中迅速增长。

B2 verb /ɪˈveɪd/

evade

回避

Meaning

To escape or avoid something, especially by cleverness or trickery.

Example

He tried to evade the question by changing the subject.

他通过换话题来回避问题。

B2 noun speɪs ɪksplɔːˈreɪʃən

space exploration

太空探索

Meaning

The investigation of outer space by means of manned and unmanned spacecraft.

Example

Space exploration has expanded our knowledge of the universe.

太空探索拓展了我们对宇宙的认识。

C1 noun /daɪˈsɛkʃən/

dissection

解剖

Meaning

the act of cutting apart or analyzing something in detail, especially a body or structure

Example

The dissection of the specimen revealed important details about its structure.

样本的解剖揭示了关于其结构的重要细节。

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。

C2 noun /ˈdɒɡ roʊz/

Dog-rose

狗玫瑰

Meaning

A wild rose species with pink or white flowers and thorny stems, common in hedgerows

Example

The dog-rose bush grew wild along the countryside path.

狗玫瑰灌木在乡村小路旁野生生长。

C1 verb /dɪsˈoʊn/

disown

放弃关系

Meaning

to refuse to acknowledge or accept responsibility for someone or something

Example

He decided to disown his reckless brother.

他决定与他的鲁莽兄弟断绝关系。

B1 noun /ˈkʊkər/

cooker

炊具; 电饭煲

Meaning

a device or appliance used for cooking food; a person or thing that cooks

Example

The rice cooker makes cooking meals much easier.

电饭煲让做饭变得更简单。

B2 verb /ˈskætər/

scatter

散播

Meaning

to spread or throw around in different directions

Example

The wind scattered the leaves across the yard.

风把叶子撒到院子里。

C1 verb /ˈɪnsjuleɪt/

insulate

Meaning

To protect something by covering it, especially to prevent heat, sound, or electricity from escaping or entering.

Example

The house was insulated to reduce heating costs.

C2 noun /ˈbɔːlsəm/

Balsam

香脂花

Meaning

a flowering plant with colorful blooms that often open in the evening; also refers to aromatic resin

Example

The garden balsam flowers bloomed beautifully in various shades of pink and purple.

花园中的香脂花以粉红色和紫色的不同色调美丽地盛开。

B2 noun /ˈsɛnsər/

sensor

幸福

Meaning

a device that detects or measures a physical property and records, indicates, or responds to it

Example

The motion sensor turned on the light automatically.

当她获得奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。

C1 noun ˌmiː.diˈɒk.rə.ti

mediocrity

平庸

Meaning

Being average or ordinary, not particularly good.

Example

He refused to settle for mediocrity and aimed for greatness.

他拒绝满足于平庸，努力追求伟大。

B2 noun/verb /stʌnt/

stunt

Meaning

a daring or unusual action performed for entertainment or publicity; to hinder growth or development

Example

The actor performed a dangerous stunt in the movie.

B2 noun /ˌɛksɪˈkjuːʃən/

execution

执行，实施

Meaning

the act of carrying out a plan, order, or legal sentence

Example

The success of a project depends on its proper execution.

项目的成功取决于其正确的执行。

A1 pronoun /huː/

who

谁

Meaning

used to ask about a person or people

Example

Who is coming to the party tonight?

今晚谁来参加派对？

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。

C1 noun /ˈstoʊəˌweɪ/

stowaway

偷渡者

Meaning

A person who hides on a ship, plane, or other vehicle in order to travel secretly without paying.

Example

The crew discovered a stowaway hiding in the cargo hold.

船员发现一个藏在货舱里的偷渡者。

B2 adjective /ˈheɪsti/

Hasty

匆忙的; 急促的

Meaning

done or acting with excessive speed or urgency; hurried

Example

Don't make hasty decisions when you're angry.

生气时不要做出匆忙的决定。

C1 noun /ˈæd.vənt/

advent

到来

Meaning

The arrival of a notable person, thing, or event.

Example

The advent of the internet changed the way people communicate.

互联网的到来改变了人们交流的方式。

B2 verb /pəˈtroʊl/

patrol

巡逻

Meaning

to move around an area to watch or guard it

Example

The police patrol the streets at night to ensure safety.

警察晚上巡逻街道以确保安全。

C2 adjective /pʌŋkˈtɪliəs/

punctilious

一丝不苟

Meaning

Showing great attention to detail or correct behavior.

Example

She was punctilious in her attention to etiquette.

她对礼仪的关注非常一丝不苟。

B2 noun /ˈsɪnəmən/

Cinnamon

肉桂

Meaning

aromatic spice obtained from the inner bark of several tree species

Example

Cinnamon is often used in baking and desserts.

肉桂常用于烘焙和甜点中。

C1 adjective /ˈspɛktrəl/

spectral

幽灵的

Meaning

Relating to a ghost or specter; ghostly. Also relating to a spectrum.

Example

The old mansion had a spectral atmosphere at night.

那座古老的宅邸晚上有一种幽灵般的氛围。

C2 noun /məˈʃiː.nɪst/

machinist

机修工

Meaning

a person who operates machine tools or makes and repairs machines

Example

The machinist carefully adjusted the gears on the lathe.

机械师小心地调整了车床上的齿轮。

C2 adjective /ˈhʌski/

husky

Meaning

deep, rough, and slightly hoarse voice; also refers to a strong and sturdy build

Example

He spoke in a husky voice after shouting all day.

B2 noun /ˈsuː.ɪ.saɪd/

Suicide

自杀

Meaning

the act of intentionally killing oneself

Example

Mental health professionals work to prevent suicide.

心理健康专家致力于预防自杀。

C1 noun /ˈpɪl.fər.ɪdʒ/

Pilferage

窃盗（小额盗窃）

Meaning

the theft of small amounts or items, especially from one's workplace

Example

The company installed cameras to prevent pilferage.

公司安装了监控摄像头以防止盗窃。

A1 verb /ˈvɪzɪt/

visit

参观

Meaning

to go and see someone or somewhere; to pay a call

Example

We plan to visit the museum this weekend.

我们计划这个周末参观博物馆。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈkwaɪ.ət/

Unquiet

不安的; 焦虑的; 激动的

Meaning

restless; unable to remain still or quiet; anxious or troubled

Example

She spent an unquiet night worrying about the exam results.

她度过了一个不安的夜晚，担心考试结果。

B2 adjective /aʊtˈstændɪŋ/

outstanding

杰出

Meaning

extremely good or impressive; not yet resolved or paid

Example

She received an award for her outstanding performance.

她因出色的表现获得了奖项。

B1 noun /ˈrɛzɪdəns/

residence

住所

Meaning

a place where someone lives; a home or dwelling

Example

He recently moved to a new residence near the city center.

他最近搬到了市中心附近的一处新住所。

C2 noun /ˈkæθoʊd/

cathode

负极

Meaning

The negative electrode in a device such as a battery or tube, where electrons enter.

Example

The cathode emits electrons in the tube.

阴极在管中发射电子。

C1 noun /ˈproʊtəˌʒeɪ/

protege

门徒

Meaning

a person who is guided and supported by an older and more experienced person

Example

The young artist was the protege of a famous painter.

这位年轻艺术家是著名画家的门徒。

C2 adjective /ˌtaɪtˈfɪstɪd/

tightfisted

吝啬

Meaning

unwilling to spend money; stingy

Example

He is so tightfisted that he refuses to tip at restaurants.

他非常吝啬，甚至在餐馆里都不愿意给小费。

B1 verb /əˈkɜːr/

occur

发生

Meaning

to happen or take place; to be found or present

Example

The accident occurred at the intersection during rush hour.

事故发生在高峰时段的交叉口。

B1 verb /krɔːl/

crawl

爬行

Meaning

to move slowly on hands and knees; to move very slowly

Example

The baby crawled across the floor to reach the toy.

宝宝爬过地板去拿玩具。

B2 adjective /ˈhez.ɪ.tənt/

Hesitant

犹豫不决的; 不确定的; 拒绝的

Meaning

uncertain or unwilling to act; showing doubt or reluctance

Example

She was hesitant to accept the job offer.

她在接受工作邀请时犹豫不决。

B2 noun /ˈdʒɜːr.nəl/

Journal

期刊

Meaning

a newspaper or magazine that deals with a particular subject; a daily record of events

Example

She kept a personal journal to record her thoughts and experiences.

她保持着个人日记，以记录她的想法和经历。

B1 noun /ˈkæt.ər.pɪl.ər/

Caterpillar

毛毛虫

Meaning

the larva of a butterfly or moth that feeds on plants

Example

The caterpillar ate all the leaves on the plant.

毛毛虫吃掉了植物上的所有叶子。

B2 noun /fɪɡ/

Fig

无花果

Meaning

a soft sweet fruit that is purple or green on the outside and has many small seeds

Example

The fig tree in our backyard produces delicious fruits every summer.

我们后院的无花果树每年夏天都能结出美味的果实。

C2 adjective /məˈnaɪəkəl/

maniacal

狂热

Meaning

behaving like a maniac; showing excessive enthusiasm or madness

Example

He gave a maniacal laugh during the movie.

他在电影中发出了狂热的笑声。

C1 adjective /ˈtæntəmaʊnt/

tantamount

等同

Meaning

Equivalent in seriousness or effect; virtually the same as.

Example

His refusal to speak was tantamount to an admission of guilt.

他拒绝讲话等同于承认有罪。

C1 noun /kwɑːm/

qualm

怀疑

Meaning

a feeling of doubt, worry, or fear about something

Example

She had no qualm about speaking her mind.

她在表达自己想法时没有任何怀疑。

A2 noun /ˈdeɪn.dʒər/

danger

危险

Meaning

The possibility of harm, injury, or loss.

Example

The hikers were in great danger during the storm.

徒步旅行者在暴风雨中处于极大危险中。

C1 verb /prəˈkræs.tɪ.neɪt/

procrastinate

拖延, 延迟, 推迟

Meaning

To delay or postpone action; to put off doing something, especially out of habitual carelessness or laziness.

Example

He tends to procrastinate when facing difficult tasks.

他在面对困难任务时倾向于拖延。

C1 noun /ˈmɛləˌdrɑːmə/

melodrama

夸张的戏剧

Meaning

A dramatic piece with exaggerated characters and exciting events intended to appeal to the emotions.

Example

The movie was criticized for its excessive melodrama.

这部电影因其过度的戏剧性而受到批评。

C2 adjective /ˌdeɪ.kɒlˈteɪ/

decollete

低胸的服装

Meaning

of a woman's dress or top, cut low so as to reveal the neck and upper chest

Example

She wore a decollete gown to the party.

她穿着低胸裙子参加了派对。

B2 noun /ˈpriːmiəm/

premium

保费

Meaning

an amount of money paid regularly for an insurance policy; something of superior quality or value

Example

You need to pay your insurance premium every year.

你每年需要支付你的保险费。

A1 noun /ˈwiːkˌɛnd/

weekend

周末

Meaning

the end of the week, typically regarded as Saturday and Sunday

Example

They are planning a trip for the weekend.

他们计划在周末去旅行。

C1 noun /kəˈlæm.ɪ.ti/

Calamity

灾难；灾祸

Meaning

an event causing great and often sudden damage or distress; a disaster

Example

The earthquake was a terrible calamity that affected thousands of families.

地震是一次可怕的灾难，影响了成千上万的家庭。

B1 verb /ˈsætɪsfaɪ/

satisfy

满足

Meaning

to fulfill the desires, expectations, or needs of someone; to make content

Example

The delicious meal satisfied our hunger completely.

美味的食物完全满足了我们的饥饿。

B1 noun /læd/

lad

小伙子

Meaning

a boy or young man; a male youth

Example

The young lad helped his father in the shop.

这个年轻小伙子在商店里帮助了他的父亲。

B2 noun /ˈfreʃmən/

freshman

大一新生

Meaning

a first-year student at a high school, college, or university

Example

The freshman felt nervous on his first day at university.

大一新生在大学的第一天感到紧张。

C2 noun /səbˈsɜːviəns/

subservience

奴性

Meaning

the condition of being too willing to obey or serve others

Example

His subservience to authority annoyed his colleagues.

他对权威的奴性让同事们感到烦恼。

B2 verb /ˈælaɪ/

ally

盟友

Meaning

To unite or form a connection or partnership with another person, group, or nation.

Example

The two countries decided to ally against their common enemy.

这两个国家决定联合对抗共同的敌人。

C2 noun /ˌtɜːdʒɪvərˈseɪʃən/

tergiversation

回避, 背离

Meaning

Evasion of straightforward action or speech; changing sides or being inconsistent.

Example

The politician’s tergiversation frustrated his supporters.

政治家的回避行为让他的支持者感到沮丧。

C1 noun fluˈɪd.ɪ.ti

fluidity

流动性

Meaning

The ability of a substance to flow easily; smooth and graceful movement or style.

Example

The fluidity of the dancer's movements was mesmerizing.

舞者动作的流动性令人着迷。

A2 noun /ˈmɪr.ər/

Mirror

镜子

Meaning

a reflective surface that shows an image of whatever is in front of it

Example

She looked at herself in the mirror.

她看着镜子里的自己。

C2 verb /ˌʌn.dɪˈsiːv/

undeceive

解惑

Meaning

To free someone from a misconception or false belief.

Example

She tried to undeceive him about the false rumors.

她试图让他摆脱这些错误的谣言。

B1 noun /ˈætɪˌtjuːd/

attitude

Meaning

A settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, often reflected in behavior.

Example

Her positive attitude helped her overcome many challenges.

C1 noun /ˈzeɪni/

Zany

古怪，滑稽的人；爱玩的

Meaning

amusingly unconventional and idiosyncratic; a comical person; foolishly playful

Example

He has a zany sense of humor that makes everyone laugh.

他有一个古怪的幽默感，让每个人都笑了。

B1 noun /ˈvɪn.ɪ.ɡər/

Vinegar

醋

Meaning

a sour liquid made from fermented alcohol, used for cooking and preserving

Example

I added vinegar to the salad dressing for extra flavor.

我在沙拉酱里加了醋，以增加味道。

C1 noun /ˈwɛlˌduːər/

well-doer

行善者

Meaning

A person who does good deeds; a benefactor.

Example

The community praised the well-doer for his charity.

社区表扬了他的行善行为。

A1 conjunction /ɔːr/

or

或

Meaning

used to link alternatives

Example

You can have tea or coffee.

你可以喝茶或咖啡。

A2 noun /ˈwɜːrkər/

worker

工人

Meaning

a person who is employed to perform tasks or duties

Example

The workers were busy building the bridge.

工人们忙着建造桥梁。

C1 adjective /ˌɛk.spəˈnɛn.ʃəl/

exponential

以增加的速度快速增长或扩展

Meaning

Rapid growth or expansion at an increasing rate

Example

Technology is advancing at an exponential rate.

技术以指数速度发展。

C2 adjective /dʒərˈmeɪn/

germane

dilute

稀释

Meaning

To make a liquid thinner or weaker by adding water or another solvent.

Example

You should dilute the juice with water before serving it to children.

你应该在给孩子们提供之前把果汁稀释一下。

B2 noun ˈæsɛt

asset

资产

Meaning

A useful or valuable thing, person, or quality.

Example

Real estate is one of the most valuable assets.

房地产是最有价值的资产之一。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈbiːtən/

Unbeaten

不败的; 未被击败的

Meaning

not defeated; having never lost; undefeated

Example

The team remains unbeaten this season.

这个团队本赛季保持不败。

C2 noun /spʌndʒ ɡɔːrd/

Sponse gourd

海绵瓜

Meaning

a fibrous gourd that becomes sponge-like when dried, used for cleaning and in cooking when young

Example

The sponge gourd can be eaten when young or dried to make natural scrubbers.

海绵瓜可以在年轻时食用，或者干燥后制成天然海绵。

C1 noun /ˈkɒnfɪdænt/

confidant

知己

Meaning

A person with whom one shares a secret or private matter, trusting them not to repeat it.

Example

She found a true confidant in her childhood friend.

她在她的童年朋友中找到了一个真正的知己。

C1 adjective /ɪˌlɪzəˈbiːθən/

elizabethan

伊丽莎白时代

Meaning

Relating to the reign of Queen Elizabeth I of England (1558–1603), especially the style of that period.

Example

Shakespeare wrote many of his plays during the Elizabethan era.

莎士比亚在伊丽莎白时代写了许多剧作。

C1 noun ɪˌlæˈstɪs.ə.ti

elasticity

弹性

Meaning

The responsiveness of demand or supply to changes in price.

Example

The elasticity of demand for luxury goods is high.

奢侈品的需求弹性很高。

A2 adverb, adjective, verb, noun /ˈfɔːrwərd/

forward

向前

Meaning

toward the front; to advance or send ahead; an onward position or direction

Example

The troops moved forward to secure the bridge.

部队向前移动以确保桥梁的安全。

B2 adverb /ʌnˈsɜːrtənli/

uncertainly

不确定地

Meaning

in a way that shows doubt or lack of certainty

Example

She glanced uncertainly at the complicated instructions.

她不确定地看着复杂的说明。

C2 noun /ˈbɑːr.kəˌroʊl/

barcarole

巴尔卡罗尔

Meaning

a traditional Venetian boat song, often in 6/8 time

Example

The orchestra played a beautiful barcarole that reminded me of Venice.

乐团演奏了一首美丽的巴尔卡罗尔，令我想起了威尼斯。

B1 noun /prəˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/

pronunciation

发音

Meaning

the way a word or language is spoken; the act or result of pronouncing words

Example

Her pronunciation of French words has improved significantly.

她的法语单词发音有了很大提高。

B2 adjective /ˈpæsɪv/

passive

被动; (语法) 被动语态

Meaning

not actively responding or participating; in grammar, denoting the voice in which the subject undergoes the action

Example

Instead of taking charge, he remained passive during the meeting.

他在会议中没有采取主导，而是保持被动。

C1 adjective /ˈækʃənəbl̩/

actionable

可执行的

Meaning

Able to be acted on or giving sufficient reason for legal action.

Example

The lawyer confirmed that the evidence was actionable in court.

律师确认证据在法庭上是可执行的。

B2 noun /dɪsˈɔːrdər/

disorder

紊乱

Meaning

A state of confusion or lack of order; also a medical or mental condition.

Example

The protest ended in disorder when the crowd became violent.

抗议活动在群众变得暴力后陷入了混乱。

C2 adjective /pərˈspɪkjuəs/

perspicuous

清晰

Meaning

Clearly expressed and easily understood; lucid.

Example

The teacher gave a perspicuous explanation of the theory.

老师给出了关于理论的清晰解释。

A1 determiner/pronoun/conjunction/adverb /ˈaɪðər/ or /ˈiːðər/

either

任一

Meaning

Used to indicate a choice between two alternatives.

Example

You can either call me tonight or send me an email.

你可以今晚打电话给我，或者给我发电子邮件。

C2 noun dʒʊˈdɪʃəsnɪs

judiciousness

明智，审慎

Meaning

Having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense.

Example

Her judiciousness in making decisions was appreciated.

她在做决定时的明智被赞赏。

B2 noun /kæf/

Calf

小牛

Meaning

a young cow or bull; young of various large mammals

Example

The calf stayed close to its mother.

小牛靠近它的母亲。

B2 noun /ˈspaɪs bɒks/

Spice box

香料盒

Meaning

a container used to store various spices and seasonings

Example

She opened the spice box to find cumin for her curry.

她打开香料盒，找到了她咖喱所需的孜然。

B1 noun /ˈreɪlˌroʊd/

railroad

铁路

Meaning

a track or system of tracks made of steel rails along which trains run

Example

The railroad connects the city to several nearby towns.

铁路将城市与附近的几个小镇连接起来。

C1 adjective /dɪˈreɪndʒd/

deranged

疯狂

Meaning

mentally disturbed or insane; behaving irrationally

Example

The deranged man shouted nonsense in the street.

那个疯狂的人在街上大喊胡言乱语。

C2 noun /ˌɪmpəˈtjuːəsəti/

impetuosity

冲动性

Meaning

The quality of being rash or impulsive.

Example

His impetuosity often got him into trouble.

他的冲动性常常让他陷入麻烦。

B1 verb /ˈmʌltɪplaɪ/

multiply

乘法

Meaning

to increase in number; to perform mathematical multiplication

Example

The bacteria multiply rapidly in warm conditions.

细菌在温暖的条件下迅速繁殖。

B2 noun /ɪmˈbærəsmənt/

embarrassment

尴尬

Meaning

a feeling of self-consciousness, shame, or awkwardness

Example

Her face turned red with embarrassment after the mistake.

她因错误而羞愧得脸红了。

C1 adjective /ˈvendʒ.fəl/

Vengeful

怀恨的

Meaning

seeking to harm someone in return for a perceived injury; vindictive

Example

She felt vengeful after her friend betrayed her trust.

她在朋友背叛她的信任后感到复仇心重。

C1 adjective /smʌɡ/

smug

自负

Meaning

having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements

Example

He wore a smug smile after winning the debate.

他在赢得辩论后，露出了自负的笑容。

A1 verb /noʊ/

know

知道

Meaning

to have information about something; to be familiar with

Example

I know the answer to this question.

我知道这个问题的答案。

C2 noun /ˈvaɪəl/

viol

一种古老的弦乐器

Meaning

A stringed musical instrument of the Renaissance and Baroque periods, played with a bow and similar to but distinct from the violin family.

Example

The musician played an old viol in the chamber music concert.

音乐家在室内音乐会中演奏了一把古老的维奥尔。

A2 noun/adjective /meɪl/

male

男性

Meaning

a man or boy; relating to men or boys

Example

The school has more male teachers than female teachers.

学校有更多的男性教师而非女性教师。

B2 adverb /ˈskɪl.fəl.i/

Skilfully/US: Skillfully

熟练地

Meaning

in a way that shows ability and training; expertly

Example

She skilfully painted the portrait in just two hours.

她在两个小时内熟练地画了肖像。

C2 noun /ˈmʌŋɡrəl/

mongrel

杂种狗

Meaning

A dog of mixed breed; sometimes used to describe something mixed or of inferior quality.

Example

The stray dog was a friendly mongrel.

那只流浪狗是一只友好的杂种狗。

B2 noun /ˌkɒrəˈleɪʃən/

correlation

mournful

悲伤的

Meaning

feeling, expressing, or causing sadness or grief

Example

The mournful song reminded her of lost loved ones.

悲伤的歌曲让她想起了失去的亲人。

B2 verb /dɪsˈmɪs/

dismiss

解雇, 否定

Meaning

to remove someone from a job or position; to decide something is not important

Example

The manager dismissed the employee for being late too often.

经理因为员工经常迟到而解雇了他。

C1 noun /ˈwɪmzi/

whimsy

异想天开

Meaning

playful or fanciful behavior or humor

Example

Her stories were full of whimsy and imagination.

她的故事充满了异想天开和想象力。

A2 noun /per/

pair

一对

Meaning

two things of the same kind that are used together

Example

She wore a matching pair of shoes.

她穿了一双匹配的鞋子。

B1 noun ˌɒpəˈtjuːnɪtiz

opportunities

机会

Meaning

A set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something; chances for advancement or success.

Example

Opportunities for jobs decreased.

工作的机会减少了。

B2 noun ˈfreɪm.wɜːk

framework

框架

Meaning

An essential supporting structure of a building, vehicle, or object; a basic structure underlying a system, concept, or text.

Example

A strong framework is vital for governance.

强大的框架对于治理至关重要。

C1 adjective, adverb (informal, vulgar) /ˈfʌkɪŋ/

fucking

他妈的 (粗俗词语用于强调)

Meaning

used for emphasis, often expressing anger or frustration (vulgar slang)

Example

It was a fucking disaster!

这真是个他妈的灾难！

B2 noun /ˈruːlɪŋ/

ruling

裁决

Meaning

an official decision made by a judge or authority.

Example

The court’s ruling favored the defendant.

法院的裁决对被告有利。

C1 adjective /ˈwɪst.fəl/

Wistful

渴望的; 忧郁的

Meaning

having a feeling of longing or yearning; melancholy

Example

She gave a wistful smile when remembering her childhood days.

她在回忆起童年时，露出了一丝惆怅的微笑。

B2 noun ˈɡloʊbəl ɪˈnɪʃətɪvz

global initiatives

全球倡议

Meaning

Worldwide efforts or programs aimed at addressing global challenges or achieving common goals.

Example

Global initiatives inspire better waste management practices.

全球倡议激发了更好的废物管理实践。

B2 adjective /ˈɪɡ.nər.ənt/

Ignorant

无知

Meaning

lacking knowledge or awareness; uninformed

Example

She was ignorant about the new technology trends.

她对新技术趋势一无所知。

C1 verb /ɪkˈstræpəleɪtɪŋ/

extrapolating

推断

Meaning

Extend the application of (a method or conclusion) to an unknown situation by assuming that existing trends will continue.

Example

Extrapolating from the current data, we can estimate the trends for next year.

根据当前数据进行推断，我们可以预测明年的趋势。

B1 noun /reɪ/

ray

光线

Meaning

a narrow beam of light, heat, or radiation

Example

A ray of sunlight broke through the clouds.

一束阳光穿透了云层。