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A2 noun /ˈdɒlfɪn/

Dolphin

海豚
Meaning
A highly intelligent marine mammal with a streamlined body and dorsal fin
Example
Dolphins are known for their playful behavior and intelligence.
海豚以其顽皮的行为和聪明而闻名。
C1 adjective /ˈdɒdʒi/

Dodgy

可疑的; 值得怀疑的; 不可靠的; 危险的或有风险的
Meaning
suspicious; questionable; unreliable; risky or dangerous
Example
That deal sounds dodgy to me.
这个交易听起来很可疑。
C2 noun /ˈiːɡlət/

eaglet

小鹰
Meaning
A young eagle.
Example
The eaglet waited in the nest for its mother to return.
小鹰在巢中等待母亲回来。
C1 noun/verb /spuːf/

spoof

幽默模仿
Meaning
A humorous imitation of something, or to trick or parody someone or something.
Example
The comedian spoofed the politician’s speech to entertain the audience.
喜剧演员模仿政治家的演讲来娱乐观众。
B1 adjective /kənˈtɪn.ju.əs/

continuous

连续的
Meaning
forming an unbroken whole; without interruption
Example
The factory operates on a continuous 24-hour schedule.
工厂按照连续的24小时工作计划运行。
C2 adjective /ˈdæpər/

dapper

整洁而时尚
Meaning
Neat, stylish, and well-dressed in appearance.
Example
He looked very dapper in his new suit.
他穿着新西装看起来非常整洁和时尚。
C1 noun /əˈkwɪtl/

acquittal

Meaning
a judgment that a person is not guilty of the crime with which they have been charged
Example
The acquittal of the accused shocked the public.
B1 noun /ˈklaɪ.mət/

climate

气候
Meaning
The weather conditions prevailing in an area in general.
Example
Climate change impacts all regions globally.
气候变化影响全球所有地区。
C1 adjective /ˈsɛm.ɪ.nəl/

seminal

幸福
Meaning
Strongly influencing later developments; highly original and influential.
Example
His seminal book changed the course of modern philosophy.
她在获得奖项时无法掩饰自己的幸福。
C2 adverb /ˌɪnəzˈmʌtʃ/

inasmuch

鉴于
Meaning
To the extent that; considering that.
Example
Inasmuch as you are their teacher, you should guide them carefully.
鉴于你是他们的老师，你应该小心地指导他们。
C2 noun /ˈlɔɪtərər/

loiterer

在某地漫无目的闲逛的人
Meaning
A person who lingers aimlessly in a place without purpose.
Example
The police questioned the loiterer outside the store.
警察在商店外询问了洛伊特勒。
C1 verb /ˈkɒnskrɪpt/

conscript

强迫某人参军
Meaning
to force someone into military service
Example
The government conscripted young men during the war.
政府在战争期间征召了年轻人。
C1 noun /kəˈlɪɡrəfi/

calligraphy

美丽且装饰性的书写艺术
Meaning
The art of beautiful and decorative handwriting.
Example
She took a course to improve her calligraphy skills.
她参加了一个课程来提高她的书法技能。
B2 adjective /ˈteɪst.ləs/

Tasteless

没有味道
Meaning
lacking flavor; showing poor judgment in style
Example
The soup was completely tasteless and needed more seasoning.
汤完全没有味道，需要更多的调味料。
C1 adjective /ˌsekənd ˈreɪt/

second-rate

二流
Meaning
Of mediocre or inferior quality.
Example
The movie was entertaining but clearly second-rate compared to the original.
这部电影很有趣，但与原版相比明显是二流的。
B2 noun /ɪˈsteɪt/

estate

Meaning
A large area of land, property, or possessions owned by someone, often including a big house.
Example
The family owned a large estate in the countryside.
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。
C2 noun /lɔːˈdeɪʃən/

laudation

赞扬
Meaning
The act of praising or expressing approval.
Example
The poet received much laudation for his moving verses.
这位诗人因其感人的诗句而获得了许多赞扬。
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。
C2 noun /kɒnˌtek.stʃu.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

contextualization

情境化
Meaning
The process of placing something in its proper context or setting to understand it better.
Example
Contextualization of historical events helps students understand them better.
历史事件的情境化帮助学生更好地理解它们。
C1 noun /miːlˈjuː/

milieu

环境
Meaning
A person's social environment or surroundings.
Example
She grew up in an artistic milieu.
她在艺术的环境中长大。
C2 adjective /æbˈstiːmiəs/

abstemious

节制
Meaning
not allowing oneself much food or drink; marked by moderation
Example
She lived an abstemious life, avoiding all luxuries.
她过着节制的生活，避免所有奢侈。
C1 noun /ˌprɒk.ləˈmeɪ.ʃən/

Proclamation

公告
Meaning
an official public announcement, especially one made by someone in authority
Example
The king issued a proclamation declaring peace.
国王发布了一项公告，宣布和平。
B2 noun /ˈɡɑː.mənt/

garment

衣物
Meaning
An item of clothing.
Example
She bought a new garment for the party.
她为派对买了件新衣物。
A2 adjective /smɑːrt/

Smart

聪明的; 机智的; 穿着得体的; 时尚的
Meaning
intelligent; quick-witted; well-dressed; stylish
Example
She made a smart decision to invest in technology stocks.
她做出了一个聪明的决定，投资于科技股票。
A2 adjective /ˈkɒm.ən/

common

共同
Meaning
occurring frequently or widely; shared by all
Example
It is common to see traffic in the city during rush hour.
在高峰时间看到城市里的交通是很常见的。
A2 noun /ˈpjuːpəl/

pupil

学生; 瞳孔
Meaning
a student, especially a young one; the central opening of the eye that lets in light
Example
The pupil listened carefully to the teacher during class.
学生在课堂上认真听老师讲课。
C1 noun /ˌiː.kwɪˈlɪb.ri.əm/

equilibrium

平衡
Meaning
A state of physical balance or stability in physical, mental, or economic conditions.
Example
The market reached an equilibrium between supply and demand.
市场在供求之间达到了平衡。
C2 noun /ˈslʌɡərd/

sluggard

懒汉
Meaning
A lazy, sluggish person.
Example
The sluggard refused to get out of bed even at noon.
懒汉拒绝在中午起床。
C1 noun /bɒmˈbɑːrdmənt/

bombardment

轰炸
Meaning
a continuous attack with bombs or other projectiles
Example
The city endured a heavy bombardment during the war.
这座城市在战争期间承受了猛烈的轰炸。
C1 verb /rɪˈdʒɛnəreɪt/

regenerate

再生
Meaning
to grow or produce again; to renew or restore
Example
The lizard can regenerate its lost tail.
蜥蜴可以再生它失去的尾巴。
A1 verb /kliːn/

clean

清洁
Meaning
To make something free from dirt, marks, or mess.
Example
She cleaned the kitchen before the guests arrived.
她在客人到来之前清洁了厨房。
B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈzaɪərəbl/

Undesirable

不受欢迎的; 有害的; 令人不快的
Meaning
not wanted or wished for; harmful or unpleasant
Example
The new policy had several undesirable consequences.
新政策带来了几个不受欢迎的后果。
C1 noun, verb /ˈfɜːrloʊ/

furlough

临时休假
Meaning
temporary leave of absence from work, especially that granted to an employee or soldier
Example
Many workers were placed on furlough during the crisis.
许多工人在危机期间被放置在休假状态。
B2 noun /veɪl/

Veil

面纱; 罩子; 新娘面纱;
Meaning
a piece of fine material worn to protect or conceal the face; something that conceals or disguises
Example
The bride wore a beautiful white veil during the ceremony.
新娘在仪式上戴着一条美丽的白色面纱。
A2 noun/verb /fɛns/

fence

篱笆
Meaning
a barrier, usually made of wood or wire, that surrounds an area; to enclose with a barrier
Example
They built a fence around the garden.
他们在花园周围建了一道篱笆。
C2 verb /dʒaɪb/

gibe

嘲笑
Meaning
To make insulting or mocking remarks; to taunt.
Example
The fans gibed at the losing team.
粉丝们嘲笑失败的队伍。
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。
C1 adjective /aʊtˈmoʊdɪd/

outmoded

过时的
Meaning
No longer in fashion or useful; outdated.
Example
That old computer is completely outmoded.
那台旧电脑完全过时了。
C1 noun /ˌrɛmɪˈnɪsəns/

reminiscence

回忆
Meaning
a story or memory about past events
Example
He shared a reminiscence of his childhood days in the village.
他分享了他在村庄的童年时光的回忆。
C2 verb /kruːn/

croon

用柔和、低沉、温柔的声音唱歌或哼歌
Meaning
to sing or hum in a soft, low, and gentle voice
Example
She crooned a lullaby to help the baby fall asleep.
她唱着摇篮曲帮助婴儿入睡。
C1 noun /ˈtɛnər/

tenor

男高音 / 一般基调
Meaning
the general meaning, drift, or character of something; a male singing voice between baritone and alto
Example
The overall tenor of his speech was hopeful and reassuring.
他演讲的总体基调是充满希望和安慰的。
B2 noun ˌɪn.fləˈmeɪ.ʃən

inflammation

炎症
Meaning
A localized physical condition in which part of the body becomes reddened, swollen, hot, and often painful.
Example
Chronic inflammation can lead to severe diseases.
慢性炎症可能导致严重的疾病。
B2 adverb /ˈsʌbsɪkwəntli/

subsequently

随后
Meaning
at a later time; afterward
Example
He failed his exam and subsequently had to retake it.
他没有通过考试，随后不得不重考。
B1 noun /lɔk/

Lock

锁
Meaning
a mechanism for keeping a door, lid, etc., fastened, typically operated only by a key of a particular form
Example
Make sure you lock the door before leaving.
确保在离开前锁好门。
B1 noun /ˈen.trəns/

Entrance

入口
Meaning
an opening that allows access to a place; the action of entering
Example
The main entrance to the building was decorated with beautiful flowers.
大楼的主入口装饰着美丽的花朵。
B2 noun /rɪˈfɔːr.mər/

Reformer

改革者
Meaning
a person who works to bring about positive changes in society or institutions
Example
The social reformer dedicated her life to improving education for all children.
社会改革者致力于改善所有儿童的教育。
C1 adjective /əˈkɪn/

akin

相似的
Meaning
Of similar character or related by blood.
Example
His reaction was akin to shock.
他的反应与震惊相似。
A2 noun /kraʊd/

crowd

人群
Meaning
a large number of people gathered together
Example
A huge crowd gathered to watch the concert.
一个巨大的观众聚集在一起观看音乐会。
B2 noun /spæm/

spam

垃圾邮件
Meaning
unsolicited or unwanted electronic communication, typically in the form of email
Example
My inbox is full of spam emails that I need to delete.
我的收件箱里满是垃圾邮件，我需要删除它们。
C1 noun /ræθ/

Wrath

愤怒; 怒火
Meaning
extreme anger; intense fury or indignation
Example
His wrath was terrible to behold.
他的愤怒让人无法忍受。
A2 verb /klaɪm/

climb

爬
Meaning
to go up using hands and feet; to ascend
Example
We decided to climb the mountain.
我们决定爬山。
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。
C1 noun ˈpraʊ.es

prowess

技巧
Meaning
Skill or expertise in a particular activity or field.
Example
Prowess in sports enhances team strength.
体育中的技巧增强了团队的力量。
C1 noun /ˈæntlɚ/

antler

鹿角
Meaning
The branched horns on the head of a deer or similar animal, usually shed and regrown annually.
Example
The deer’s antlers grew larger each year.
鹿角每年都会变得更大。
C2 adjective /prɪˈskrɪptɪbəl/

prescriptible

可规定的
Meaning
Capable of being prescribed or laid down as a rule or directive.
Example
Certain regulations are prescriptible under the law.
某些规定在法律下是可以规定的。
B2 adjective /kənˈdɪʃ.ən.əl/

Conditional

有条件的; 依赖于条件
Meaning
dependent on certain conditions; not absolute
Example
The job offer is conditional upon passing the background check.
工作机会取决于通过背景调查。
B2 verb, noun /dɑːrt/

dart

飞镖/迅速奔跑
Meaning
to move suddenly and quickly; a small pointed missile thrown at a target
Example
The cat darted across the street to avoid the car.
猫迅速穿过街道以避开汽车。
C2 noun /bɪˈhiː.mɒθ/

behemoth

庞然大物
Meaning
Something enormous, especially a large and powerful organization.
Example
The company grew into a corporate behemoth.
公司发展成了一个企业庞然大物。
A1 noun /ɒkˈtoʊbər/

october

十月
Meaning
the tenth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
The weather becomes cooler in October.
十月天气开始变凉。
B2 adjective ˈpeɪn.ləs

painless

无痛
Meaning
Not causing pain; involving little effort or stress.
Example
Modern methods ensure painless treatment.
现代方法确保无痛治疗。
B2 noun /əˈnælədʒi/

analogy

类比
Meaning
A comparison between two things for the purpose of explanation or clarification.
Example
The teacher used the analogy of a tree to explain the structure of an essay.
老师用树木的类比来解释文章的结构。
B2 noun ˈpɛs.tɪ.saɪdz

pesticides

杀虫剂
Meaning
Substances used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants or to animals.
Example
Excessive pesticides use can harm the environment.
过度使用农药可能会对环境造成伤害。
C1 verb /ˈiːvzdrɒp/

eavesdrop

偷听
Meaning
to secretly listen to a conversation
Example
She stood near the door to eavesdrop on their conversation.
她站在门口偷听他们的谈话。
A1 noun /naɪn/

nine

九
Meaning
the number that is one more than eight
Example
She has nine books in her collection.
她的收藏里有九本书。
B2 verb /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/

discharge

出院
Meaning
to release or dismiss from duty; to emit or give off
Example
The hospital will discharge the patient tomorrow.
医院明天将出院病人。
C1 adjective /ˈkrɪm.zən/

Crimson

深红色
Meaning
a deep purplish-red color
Example
The crimson sunset painted the sky with beautiful shades.
深红色的日落将天空涂抹上美丽的色调。
A1 noun /ˈɡrændˌfɑːðər/

grandfather

祖父
Meaning
the father of one's father or mother
Example
My grandfather tells us stories every evening.
我的爷爷每天晚上给我们讲故事。
B1 noun fəˈsɪl.ɪ.tiz

facilities

设施
Meaning
A place, amenity, or piece of equipment provided for a particular purpose.
Example
Facilities improve industrial productivity.
设施提高了工业生产力。
A2 noun /ˈdʒækɪt/

Jacket

夹克
Meaning
a piece of clothing worn on the upper body, typically having sleeves and fastening down the front
Example
He wore a leather jacket to protect himself from the cold wind.
他穿了一件皮夹克以保护自己免受寒冷的风吹。
C1 noun /ˌɪməˈtjʊərəti/

immaturity

不成熟
Meaning
the state of not being fully developed emotionally, mentally, or physically; lack of maturity
Example
His immaturity made it difficult for him to handle responsibility.
他的不成熟让他难以承担责任。
C2 noun /ˈɒlɪv brɑːntʃ/

olive-branch

橄榄枝
Meaning
A symbol of peace or reconciliation; an offer to end conflict.
Example
He extended an olive-branch to his rival after years of hostility.
他在多年敌对之后向他的对手伸出了橄榄枝。
B1 adjective /ˈdɪstənt/

Distant

遥远的
Meaning
far away in space or time; remote
Example
We could see a distant mountain on the horizon.
我们可以看到地平线上远处的山。
C2 verb /ˈdʒɒɡəl/

joggle

轻轻摇动
Meaning
to shake slightly; to move or cause to move with quick, small jerks
Example
He joggled the table and the vase nearly fell.
他晃动了桌子，花瓶差点掉下来。
A2 noun, verb, adjective /saʊnd/

sound

Meaning
a sensation perceived by the ear; to make or cause to make a noise; in good condition
Example
The bell sounded across the valley.
C1 noun /ˈmɒdɪfaɪər/

modifier

修饰语
Meaning
a word or element that changes, limits, or describes the meaning of another word; something that alters or adjusts
Example
In the phrase 'very cold', 'very' is a modifier of 'cold'.
在短语“very cold”中，“very”是“cold”的修饰语。
A2 noun fɔːrs

force

力
Meaning
A physical power or energy that can cause movement, change, or influence.
Example
Strong nuclear force binds particles.
强大的核力将粒子结合在一起。
B2 adjective /ˈstɛdi/

steady

稳定
Meaning
firm, stable, and not likely to change suddenly
Example
He kept his hand steady while painting the picture.
他在画画时保持手稳定。
C2 verb /ˈfɛtər/

fetter

束缚，限制
Meaning
to restrain or restrict someone’s freedom
Example
The strict rules fettered the creativity of the students.
严格的规则限制了学生们的创造力。
A2 noun /bæˈleɪ/

ballet

芭蕾舞
Meaning
a highly stylized and artistic form of dance
Example
She has trained for years in classical ballet.
她已经训练多年了，专攻古典芭蕾舞。
C2 verb /əˈdʒʊər/

adjure

命令
Meaning
to urge or command someone solemnly, often under oath or a strong sense of duty
Example
The witness was adjured to tell the truth in court.
证人被要求在法庭上讲真话。
C1 adjective /ˈdɛkədənt/

decadent

颓废的, 奢华的
Meaning
Characterized by or reflecting a state of moral or cultural decline; excessively self-indulgent.
Example
The party was filled with decadent luxury and excess.
派对充满了颓废的奢华与过度。
B2 noun /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/

cargo

货物
Meaning
goods carried by a ship, plane, or other transport
Example
The ship was loaded with valuable cargo.
船上装载了珍贵的货物。
C1 verb /əˈbeɪt/

abate

减少
Meaning
to become less intense or widespread
Example
The storm began to abate after midnight.
暴风雨在午夜后开始减弱。
A1 noun /siː/

Sea

海洋
Meaning
a large body of salt water that covers most of the earth's surface
Example
We went swimming in the sea.
我们去海里游泳。
B1 verb /ˈɛmfəˌsaɪz/

emphasize

强调
Meaning
to give special importance or attention to something
Example
The teacher emphasized the importance of homework.
老师强调了作业的重要性。
B2 adjective /ˈklæsɪfaɪd/

classified

机密的；分类的
Meaning
arranged into categories; officially secret or restricted
Example
The report contains classified information and cannot be shared publicly.
这份报告包含机密信息。
B1 adjective /ʌnˈeɪ.bəl/

Unable

无法
Meaning
lacking the power, skill, or means to do something
Example
He was unable to attend the meeting.
他无法参加会议。
C2 noun /ˌsɪnjuˈɒsɪti/

sinuosity

弯曲性
Meaning
The quality or state of being winding, curving, or having many turns.
Example
The sinuosity of the river made navigation challenging.
河流的弯曲性使得导航变得具有挑战性。
B2 verb /daɪˈvɜːrt/

divert

Meaning
to turn aside from a course; to redirect or entertain
Example
The police diverted traffic to a side road.
A1 verb /bɪˈkʌm/

become

变得
Meaning
to grow to be; to come to be
Example
She became a doctor after years of study.
她经过多年的学习成为了一名医生。
C1 noun /ˈmeɪsən/

mason

泥瓦匠
Meaning
a person skilled in building with stone, brick, or concrete
Example
The mason carefully laid the bricks for the new house.
泥瓦匠小心地铺设了新房子的砖块。
B2 verb /sɪp/

sip

小口喝
Meaning
to drink in small quantities; to taste carefully
Example
She sipped her tea slowly while reading the newspaper.
她一边读报纸一边慢慢地小口喝茶。
B1 noun /əˈtrækʃən/

Attraction

景点; 吸引力;
Meaning
the action or power of evoking interest or pleasure in something; a place that draws visitors
Example
The museum is the main attraction for tourists in this city.
这个博物馆是这个城市吸引游客的主要景点。
A2 noun /dɪˈlɪv.ə.ri/

Delivery

递送; 分娩
Meaning
the action of delivering letters, parcels, or goods; the process of giving birth
Example
The delivery of the package was delayed due to bad weather conditions.
由于恶劣的天气条件，包裹的递送被延迟。
C1 noun /ˌæktʃuˈæləti/

actuality

现实
Meaning
The state of existing in reality rather than in appearance or imagination.
Example
The movie was based on historical actuality.
这部电影基于历史现实。
C1 verb /ɪkˈspaʊnd/

expound

详细阐述
Meaning
to present and explain in detail
Example
The professor expounded the theory in simple terms.
教授用简单的术语详细阐述了这个理论。
A2 adjective /ˈsɪli/

Silly

傻; 愚蠢
Meaning
foolish; lacking good sense or judgement
Example
Don't be silly, of course you can do it!
别傻了，当然你可以做到！
C2 adjective /ˈfʌsti/

fusty

陈腐的，霉臭的
Meaning
smelling stale, damp, or stuffy; old-fashioned
Example
The room smelled fusty after being closed for months.
房间在关了几个月后有了陈腐的味道。
B1 adjective /ˈdiː.teɪld/

detailed

详细
Meaning
Having many details; very thorough.
Example
The report provided a detailed analysis of the situation.
报告提供了对情况的详细分析。
A2 noun /sneɪk/

Snake

蛇
Meaning
a long, legless reptile that moves by sliding along the ground
Example
The snake slithered through the grass quietly.
蛇悄悄地穿过草地。
B2 adjective /ˈɡlɪt.ər.ɪŋ/

Glittering

闪亮的; 闪烁的; 光辉的
Meaning
shining with bright light; sparkling; brilliant;
Example
The glittering stars filled the clear night sky.
闪亮的星星充满了清澈的夜空。
C1 verb /dɪsˈpleɪs/

displace

取代
Meaning
to force someone or something out of their usual or original position; to replace or substitute
Example
The new technology will displace many traditional manufacturing jobs.
新技术将取代许多传统的制造业工作。
B2 noun /ˈʃɔːrt.kʌm.ɪŋ/

Shortcoming

缺陷; 不足; 缺点
Meaning
a fault or failure to meet a certain standard; a deficiency
Example
Despite his many talents, he has some shortcomings.
尽管他有许多才华，他仍然有一些短处。
B1 noun /ˈplʌm.ər/

plumber

水管工
Meaning
a person who installs or repairs water pipes
Example
The plumber fixed the leaking pipe in the kitchen.
水管工修好了厨房里漏水的管道。
C2 adjective /ˈvɒkətɪv/

vocative

呼格
Meaning
relating to a case in grammar used for directly addressing someone
Example
In Latin, the vocative case is used when directly calling someone by name.
在拉丁语中，呼格用来直接用名字呼唤某人。
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊ.vi.ət/

soviet

苏联的
Meaning
relating to the Soviet Union or its government
Example
The Soviet era saw significant changes in Eastern Europe.
苏联时代见证了东欧的重大变化。
B2 noun /dʒɜːrk/

Jerk

震动；推撞；傻人
Meaning
a quick, sharp, sudden movement; an abrupt pull or twist; a foolish person
Example
The sudden jerk of the train caused passengers to lose their balance momentarily.
火车的突然震动使乘客暂时失去了平衡。
B2 verb /rɪp/

rip

撕裂
Meaning
to tear something quickly or violently
Example
He accidentally ripped his shirt on the fence.
他不小心在篱笆上撕破了衬衫。
A1 verb /ɡroʊ/

grow

增长
Meaning
to become larger or greater over a period of time; to develop
Example
Plants grow faster in spring.
植物在春季生长得更快。
C1 noun /ˈtɪrəni/

tyranny

暴政
Meaning
Cruel and oppressive government or rule by a tyrant.
Example
The people revolted against the tyranny of their ruler.
人民反抗他们统治者的暴政。
B2 noun, adjective /ˌpəʊstˈɡrædʒuət/

postgraduate

研究生
Meaning
A student who has completed a first degree and is studying for a further degree.
Example
She is doing postgraduate research in physics.
她正在做物理学的研究生研究。
C1 verb /rɪˈklaɪn/

recline

靠着
Meaning
To lean or lie back in a relaxed position.
Example
She reclined on the sofa with a book.
她靠在沙发上看书。
A1 adjective /nɛkst/

next

下一个
Meaning
immediately following in time, order, or place
Example
The next train leaves at 9:00 AM.
下一班火车将在上午9:00出发。
B1 adjective /ʌnˈlaɪkli/

Unlikely

不太可能; 不大可能
Meaning
not likely to happen; improbable
Example
It's unlikely to rain today with such clear skies.
今天晴空万里，几乎不可能下雨。
B2 adjective /prəˈtɛktɪv/

protective

保护性的
Meaning
giving or capable of giving protection; shielding from harm or danger
Example
She wore a protective helmet while riding her bike.
她骑自行车时戴着保护性头盔。
B1 noun sɪˈlek.ʃən

selection

选择
Meaning
The action or fact of carefully choosing someone or something as being the best or most suitable.
Example
The selection process is based on merit.
选择过程基于优点。
C2 adjective /ˈprɛfətɔːri/

prefatory

前言
Meaning
serving as an introduction or preface
Example
He made some prefatory remarks before the lecture began.
他在讲座开始前做了一些前言性的评论。
B2 noun /eɪk/

Ache

疼痛
Meaning
a continuous or prolonged dull pain in a part of one's body
Example
He had a terrible headache after working late.
他在工作到很晚后感到剧烈的头痛。
B1 noun /ˈæʃ.treɪ/

Ash tray

烟灰缸
Meaning
a receptacle for tobacco ash and cigarette butts
Example
Please use the ash tray for your cigarette.
请使用烟灰缸放你的香烟。
B2 adjective /ˈhek.tɪk/

Hectic

忙碌的; 激烈的; 充满活动的
Meaning
very busy and full of activity; frantic; characterized by intense activity or excitement
Example
My schedule has been hectic lately with back-to-back meetings.
最近我的日程表因为连场会议而变得忙碌。