C1 noun dəˌmɛstɪˈkeɪʃən

domestication

驯化

Meaning

The process of taming an animal and keeping it as a pet or for farm produce.

Example

Domestication of animals has been crucial for human survival.

动物的驯化对人类生存至关重要。

B2 noun /ˈlɪt.ər.ə.si/

Literacy

识字

Meaning

the ability to read and write; competence or knowledge in a specified area

Example

Adult literacy programs help people learn to read.

成人识字课程帮助人们学习阅读。

C1 noun /ˈiːzl̩/

easel

画架

Meaning

a frame for supporting an artist's canvas while painting or drawing

Example

The artist placed the canvas on the easel before starting to paint.

艺术家在开始绘画之前，将画布放在画架上。

C2 verb /ˈæd.l̩/

addle

迷惑

Meaning

To confuse or muddle someone’s mind.

Example

The complicated instructions only served to addle him.

复杂的指令只会让他感到困惑。

A2 noun /ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi/

economy

经济

Meaning

The wealth and resources of a country or region.

Example

A stable economy is essential for national growth.

稳定的经济对国家的增长至关重要。

C2 verb /bɪˈhəʊv/

behove

适当

Meaning

British spelling of 'behoove'; to be appropriate or necessary

Example

It would behove the company to listen to its customers.

公司应该听取客户的意见。

B2 noun rɪˈzentmənt

resentment

怨恨

Meaning

Bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly.

Example

Resentment grew among the students.

学生们之间的怨恨加剧了。

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 noun /ˈrɛl.ɪk/

relic

遗物

Meaning

an object surviving from an earlier time, often of historical or religious interest

Example

The museum displayed relics from the ancient civilization.

博物馆展示了来自古代文明的遗物。

C2 verb /ˌɛvəˈnɛs/

evanesce

逐渐消失

Meaning

To disappear gradually; to fade away.

Example

The mist began to evanesce as the sun rose higher.

雾气在太阳升高时开始逐渐消失。

C2 noun /kɒzˈmɒɡ.rə.fi/

cosmography

宇宙学

Meaning

the science or art of mapping the universe or cosmos

Example

Medieval scholars practiced cosmography to chart the stars and planets.

中世纪学者通过实践宇宙学来绘制星星和行星的地图。

B1 verb /ədˈmaɪər/

admire

欣赏

Meaning

To respect, appreciate, or look up to someone or something.

Example

I really admire her dedication to education.

我真的很欣赏她对教育的奉献。

C2 adjective /ˌmæləˈdrɔɪt/

maladroit

笨拙

Meaning

clumsy or awkward in movement or behavior

Example

His maladroit attempt at fixing the chair made it worse.

他修理椅子的笨拙尝试只让事情变得更糟。

C2 noun /ˈɒbsɪkwi/

obsequy

葬礼仪式

Meaning

A funeral rite, usually used in plural form obsequies.

Example

The village gathered for the obsequy of their beloved teacher.

村庄聚集在一起，参加他们心爱的老师的葬礼。

C1 noun /ˈdʒʌŋk.tʃər/

Juncture

关键时刻

Meaning

a particular point in events or time; a critical moment when important decisions must be made

Example

At this juncture, we need to make a crucial decision about our future.

在这个关键时刻，我们需要做出关于未来的重要决策。

C2 noun /ˈnɛkrəˌmænsi/

necromancy

死灵法

Meaning

the practice of communicating with the dead, often to predict the future

Example

Ancient texts described rituals of necromancy performed by priests.

古代的文献描述了由祭司执行的死灵法仪式。

B1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈsiːz/

overseas

海外

Meaning

in or to a foreign country across the sea

Example

He went overseas for higher education.

他去海外深造。

B2 noun /ˈlɔɪəlti/

loyalty

忠诚

Meaning

a strong feeling of support or allegiance

Example

His loyalty to the company earned him great respect.

他对公司的忠诚为他赢得了极大的尊敬。

A1 noun /faɪər/

Fire

火

Meaning

combustion or burning, in which substances combine chemically with oxygen from the air

Example

The fire in the fireplace provided warmth and a cozy atmosphere.

壁炉中的火提供了温暖和舒适的氛围。

C1 adjective /ˈeɪmləs/

Aimless

漫无目的; 无目标

Meaning

without purpose or direction; lacking a goal

Example

He wandered around the city in an aimless manner.

他在城市中漫无目的地游荡。

B2 noun /ˌkɑm.pənˈseɪ.ʃən/

Compensation

补偿; 赔偿

Meaning

something given or received as an equivalent for services, debt, loss, injury, or suffering; payment or reward

Example

The company provided financial compensation to the workers injured in the accident.

公司向在事故中受伤的工人提供了经济补偿。

C1 noun /kɒzˈmɒlədʒi/

cosmology

宇宙学

Meaning

the science of the origin and development of the universe

Example

She studied cosmology to understand the origins of the universe.

她学习了宇宙学以理解宇宙的起源。

B2 verb /ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪ/

justify

辩护

Meaning

to show or prove that something is right or reasonable

Example

He tried to justify his decision with logical reasons.

他试图用逻辑的理由来为他的决定辩护。

C2 noun /ˈʃɛvrən/

chevron

V形符号

Meaning

A V-shaped pattern, often used in military insignia or design.

Example

The sergeant’s uniform displayed three chevrons on the sleeve.

军士的制服上显示了三条雪佛龙标记。

C1 noun /ˈlʌstər/

luster

光泽

Meaning

a gentle sheen or soft glow, especially from a polished surface

Example

The diamond had a brilliant luster.

钻石有着耀眼的光泽。

C2 noun /ˈdoʊtɪdʒ/

dotage

暮年

Meaning

The period of old age, especially when one is weak or senile.

Example

He spent his dotage reminiscing about his youth.

他度过了自己的暮年，回忆着自己的青春。

A2 noun /bel/

Bell

钟

Meaning

a hollow metal device that makes a ringing sound when struck

Example

The church bell rang at noon.

教堂的钟声在中午响起。

C1 noun /pəˈrɪfəri/

periphery

边缘

Meaning

The outer edge or boundary of an area or object.

Example

The soldiers were stationed at the periphery of the camp.

士兵们驻扎在营地的边缘。

B2 noun /ˈspɛk.tə.kəl/

spectacle

景象

Meaning

An impressive display or performance for viewers.

Example

The fireworks created a breathtaking spectacle in the night sky.

烟花在夜空中创造了一个惊人的景象。

C2 noun /ˌɔːrnɪˈθɑːlədʒi/

ornithology

鸟类学

Meaning

the scientific study of birds

Example

She pursued ornithology to understand the migration patterns of birds.

她追求鸟类学以了解鸟类的迁徙模式。

A1 noun /ˈsæləd/

salad

沙拉

Meaning

a dish consisting of various ingredients, typically including vegetables, which are usually mixed with a dressing

Example

She made a fresh salad with lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers.

她用生菜、番茄和黄瓜做了一个新鲜的沙拉。

B2 adverb /ˈtaɪtli/

Tightly

紧紧地；牢牢地

Meaning

in a tight manner; firmly; securely

Example

Hold the rope tightly so you don't fall.

紧握绳子，避免跌倒。

A2 verb /siːm/

seem

看起来

Meaning

to give the impression of being something or having a particular quality

Example

He seems tired after the long journey.

他看起来在长时间的旅程后很累。

C1 noun /rɪˈvɜːrʒən/

reversion

逆转

Meaning

the act of returning to a previous state or condition

Example

The new policy marked a reversion to traditional methods.

新政策标志着回归传统方法。

A1 noun /tɛn/

ten

十

Meaning

the number following nine and preceding eleven

Example

I have ten apples in the basket.

我篮子里有十个苹果。

C2 noun /sɪˈmɪlɪtjuːd/

Similitude

相似; 类似

Meaning

the quality or state of being similar; resemblance

Example

The similitude between the two paintings suggested they were by the same artist.

这两幅画之间的相似性表明它们是由同一位艺术家创作的。

C1 adjective pərˈnɪʃəs

pernicious

有害的, 毁灭性的

Meaning

Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.

Example

The pernicious effects of smoking are well-documented.

吸烟的有害影响被充分记录。

C2 noun/adjective /ˈdɪstæf/

distaff

与女性相关，母系

Meaning

Relating to women or the maternal side of a family; also a tool for spinning thread.

Example

She came from the distaff side of a noble family.

她来自一个贵族家庭的母系。

C2 verb /ɪˈmjʊər/

immure

囚禁

Meaning

to confine or enclose someone against their will

Example

The prisoner was immured in a dark cell.

囚犯被禁闭在一个黑暗的牢房里。

C1 noun/adjective /fɔːrˈboʊdɪŋ/

foreboding

不祥的预感

Meaning

A feeling that something bad will happen; ominous.

Example

She felt a deep sense of foreboding as she entered the abandoned house.

她走进那座废弃的房子时，感到一种深深的不祥预感。

B2 adverb /ˌnʌnðəˈlɛs/

nonetheless

尽管如此

Meaning

in spite of that; nevertheless

Example

It was raining, but nonetheless, they went hiking.

下着雨，但尽管如此，他们还是去远足了。

C2 noun /ˈpɪnəs/

pinnace

小船

Meaning

a small boat, often carried by a larger ship

Example

The sailors used a pinnace to reach the shore.

水手们用小船到达了岸边。

A2 adjective /ˈjuːs.ləs/

Useless

无用

Meaning

having no beneficial purpose; not useful

Example

This broken computer is completely useless.

这个坏掉的电脑完全是无用的。

C2 noun, adjective /ˈɡɒsəmər/

gossamer

轻薄物

Meaning

Something light, thin, and delicate, like a fine fabric or cobweb.

Example

The bride's veil was made of delicate gossamer fabric.

新娘的面纱是由精致的高萨梅尔布料做成的。

C2 adjective /ˌkrɪp.təˈɡræf.ɪk/

cryptographic

加密的

Meaning

Relating to cryptography; involving or using secret codes or ciphers for security.

Example

Banks use cryptographic technology to protect transactions.

银行使用加密技术来保护交易。

C2 noun /ˌpaɪrəˈmeɪniə/

pyromania

纵火的失控欲望

Meaning

An uncontrollable desire to set things on fire.

Example

The suspect was diagnosed with pyromania after repeated incidents of arson.

嫌疑人在多次纵火事件后被诊断为纵火狂。

C1 adjective /ˈrɪkɪti/

rickety

摇摇欲坠

Meaning

Poorly made and likely to collapse; shaky.

Example

They crossed a rickety wooden bridge over the river.

他们过了一座摇摇欲坠的木桥。

C2 adjective /əˈpɜːrtənənt/

appurtenant

附属

Meaning

Belonging to or associated with something, often used in legal/property contexts.

Example

The right of way is appurtenant to the landowner’s property.

通行权属于土地所有者的财产。

C1 adjective /ˌfʊl ˈbɒd.id/

full-bodied

口感浓烈

Meaning

Having a strong, rich, and robust quality, especially of wine, coffee, or voice.

Example

He prefers a full-bodied red wine with his dinner.

他喜欢与晚餐搭配的口感浓烈的红酒。

C2 noun /ˈtɪl.ər/

Tiller

农民

Meaning

a person who tills or cultivates land; a farmer

Example

The tiller worked hard in the fields every morning.

农民每天早晨在田野里辛勤工作。

A1 noun /ˈtjuːzdeɪ/

tuesday

星期二

Meaning

The second day of the week, following Monday and preceding Wednesday.

Example

We have a meeting scheduled for Tuesday.

我们定于星期二开会。

C2 adjective ˌnjʊə.rəʊ.prəˈtek.tɪv

neuroprotective

神经保护

Meaning

Having the ability to protect nerve cells from damage, degeneration, or impaired function.

Example

Omega-3 fatty acids have neuroprotective benefits.

欧米伽-3脂肪酸具有神经保护作用。

B2 noun /dɪsˈrʌp.ʃən/

disruption

中断

Meaning

Barrier or interruption, sudden disturbance in any process or service.

Example

The road construction caused major disruption in traffic flow.

道路建设导致交通流量的大规模中断。

B2 noun /ˈæplɪkənt/

applicant

申请者

Meaning

a person who applies for something, such as a job or a position

Example

The applicant was interviewed for the position.

申请者已被面试以获取该职位。

A2 verb /ˈædvərˌtaɪz/

advertise

做广告

Meaning

to promote or publicize a product or service

Example

They advertise their products on television.

他们在电视上做广告。

A2 adjective /taɪt/

tight

紧的

Meaning

firmly held in place, not loose or slack

Example

The knot was too tight to untie.

结已经太紧，无法解开。

C2 verb /ɪnˈθrɔːl/

enthral

吸引

Meaning

To captivate or hold someone’s full attention.

Example

The magician’s performance enthralled the audience.

魔术师的表演让观众着迷。

C1 noun ˈlɪniɪdʒ

Lineage

家谱

Meaning

Direct descent from an ancestor; ancestry or pedigree.

Example

Tracing your lineage can reveal unknown ancestors.

追踪你的家谱可以揭示未知的祖先。

C1 verb /səbˈmɜːrdʒ/

submerge

淹没

Meaning

to put under water or cover with liquid

Example

The floodwaters threatened to submerge the village.

洪水威胁要淹没整个村庄。

B2 noun /ˌfer.ˈwel/

Farewell

告别

Meaning

an act of parting or of marking someone's departure

Example

The company organized a farewell party for the retiring manager.

公司为即将退休的经理举办了告别派对。

A1 noun /naɪt/

night

夜晚

Meaning

the time of darkness between one day and the next, when most people sleep

Example

She loves going for walks at night.

她喜欢晚上散步。

C2 verb /əˈsɪdɪfaɪ/

acidify

酸化

Meaning

to make something acidic or more acidic

Example

Farmers worry that pollution will acidify the soil.

农民担心污染会使土壤酸化。

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。

C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzæspəˌreɪtɪd/

exasperated

非常恼火

Meaning

greatly annoyed or irritated

Example

She gave him an exasperated look after his repeated mistakes.

在他的重复错误后，她给了他一个非常恼火的眼神。

C1 noun /ˌmɪsdɪˈmiːnər/

misdemeanor

轻罪

Meaning

A minor wrongdoing or criminal offense that is less serious than a felony.

Example

He was fined for a misdemeanor involving public disturbance.

他因公共扰乱而被罚款，犯了轻罪。

C1 noun /ˌdiː.kɒmpəˈzɪʃən/

decomposition

分解

Meaning

the process of decaying or breaking down into simpler parts

Example

The decomposition of leaves enriches the soil.

叶子的分解使土壤更加肥沃。

C1 verb /ˈtræŋ.kwɪ.laɪz/

tranquilize

镇静

Meaning

to make someone or something calm or less anxious, often by using drugs

Example

The veterinarian had to tranquilize the tiger before moving it.

兽医必须在移动老虎之前使其镇静。

C2 noun /eɪˈklɑː/

eclat

巨大成功

Meaning

Brilliant success, acclaim, or great public approval.

Example

The artist's debut performance was met with great éclat.

艺术家的首次演出获得了巨大的成功。

C2 adjective /ˈfluːviəl/

fluvial

与河流相关

Meaning

relating to or found in a river

Example

The fluvial deposits indicated the presence of an ancient river system.

河流沉积物表明了古老河流系统的存在。

C2 noun /ˈkɔːrpəskəl/

corpuscle

小颗粒或细胞，尤其是血细胞

Meaning

a small particle or cell, especially a blood cell

Example

Red corpuscles carry oxygen throughout the body.

红血球在体内运输氧气。

B2 adjective /ˈrɪtʃ.u.əl/

Ritual

仪式

Meaning

relating to religious or ceremonial practices

Example

The wedding ceremony included many traditional ritual elements.

婚礼仪式包括许多传统的仪式元素。

C2 verb, noun /ˈkweɪvər/

quaver

颤抖

Meaning

To shake or tremble in speaking, typically through nervousness or emotion.

Example

Her voice quavered as she spoke before the crowd.

她的声音在讲话时颤抖，尤其是在人群面前。

A1 preposition /ɪn ˈfrʌnt əv/

in front of

在……前面

Meaning

positioned before or ahead of something; facing or located at the forward side of a person or object

Example

She stood in front of the building.

她站在建筑物前面。

C1 noun /ˈmɔːr.nər/

Mourner

哀悼者

Meaning

a person who attends a funeral or shows grief for someone who has died

Example

The mourners gathered at the cemetery to pay their respects.

哀悼者聚集在墓地，表示他们的敬意。

C1 adjective /ˈpærəmaʊnt/

paramount

至关重要

Meaning

more important than anything else; supreme

Example

Safety is of paramount importance in this factory.

在这家工厂里，安全至关重要。

C2 noun /tɛkˈnɒɡrəfi/

technography

技术学

Meaning

the descriptive study or writing about the practical arts, technologies, or technical methods of a society

Example

The anthropologist specialized in technography to understand indigenous tool-making traditions.

人类学家专门研究技术学，以了解土著工具制作的传统。

A2 noun /ɡlʌv/

glove

手套

Meaning

A covering for the hand with separate parts for the fingers and thumb.

Example

She wore gloves to protect her hands from the cold.

她戴上手套保护双手免受寒冷。

C2 adjective /æbˈhɔːr.ənt/

Abhorrent

令人厌恶的; 讨厌的

Meaning

extremely unpleasant and causing disgust; detestable

Example

The idea of animal cruelty is abhorrent to most people.

动物残忍的想法让大多数人感到恶心。

C1 adjective /ˌkɒzməˈpɒlɪtən/

cosmopolitan

全球化

Meaning

familiar with and at ease in many different countries and cultures

Example

He has a cosmopolitan outlook due to his extensive travels.

由于他的广泛旅行，他拥有全球化的视野。

B1 verb /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/

establish

建立

Meaning

To set up, create, or bring into existence something on a firm basis.

Example

The company plans to establish a new office in Dhaka.

公司计划在达卡设立一个新办公室。

B2 noun ˌrɛvəˈluːʃən

revolution

革命

Meaning

A forcible overthrow of a government or social order, in favor of a new system.

Example

The story is set during the French Revolution.

故事发生在法国大革命期间。

C2 adjective /ˈkɒlərɪk/

choleric

暴躁的

Meaning

Easily angered; irritable and hot-tempered.

Example

His choleric nature often got him into arguments.

他那暴躁的脾气常常让他卷入争论。

C1 verb /ˌæprɪˈhɛnd/

apprehend

逮捕

Meaning

to arrest or seize someone; to understand or perceive something

Example

The police managed to apprehend the thief after a long chase.

警察在一场长时间的追逐后成功逮捕了小偷。

B1 adverb /ʌnˈfɔːrtʃənətli/

Unfortunately

不幸地

Meaning

used to express regret or disappointment about something

Example

Unfortunately, the weather was bad for our picnic.

很遗憾，天气不适合我们的野餐。

B2 noun /ˌref.jʊˈdʒiː/

Refugee

难民

Meaning

a person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster

Example

The refugee camp provided temporary shelter for thousands of displaced families.

难民营为成千上万的流离失所的家庭提供了临时庇护。

C2 adjective /ʌnˈflɛdʒd/

unfledged

未经训练的

Meaning

Inexperienced, immature, or not fully developed.

Example

The unfledged writer struggled to complete his first novel.

这个未经训练的作家难以完成他的第一本小说。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈwɜːrði/

Unworthy

不配; 没有价值

Meaning

not deserving respect or attention; lacking worth or merit

Example

He felt unworthy of such praise and recognition.

他觉得自己不配得到这样的赞扬和认可。

A2 verb ˈfoʊkəs

focus

集中

Meaning

To concentrate attention or effort on something; to direct one's attention or efforts towards a particular activity, subject, or problem.

Example

Focus on what truly matters to simplify your life.

专注于真正重要的事情，让生活变得更简单。

B2 noun /ˈkʌt.lət/

Cutlet

炸肉饼

Meaning

a small piece of meat, especially veal or lamb, for frying or grilling

Example

She served delicious chicken cutlets for dinner.

她为晚餐提供了美味的炸鸡肉饼。

B1 noun /ˈtʃɪl.i ˈpaʊ.dər/

Chilli Powder

辣椒粉

Meaning

a spice made from ground dried chili peppers, used to add heat and flavor to food

Example

Add two teaspoons of chilli powder to make the dish spicier.

加入两茶匙辣椒粉使菜肴更辛辣。

C2 adjective /ˈflæb.i/

Flabby

松软且松弛; 缺乏紧实或肌肉张力; 虚弱

Meaning

soft and loose; lacking firmness or muscle tone; weak

Example

His flabby arms showed he needed to exercise more.

他松弛的手臂显示他需要更多的锻炼。

B1 noun /ˈtʃær.ɪ.ti/

Charity

慈善; 慷慨; 利他主义

Meaning

the voluntary giving of help to those in need; kindness and tolerance in judging others

Example

The wealthy businessman donated millions to charity for education.

富有的商人捐赠了数百万用于教育慈善事业。

B1 adjective /fɜːrm/

Firm

坚固的; 稳定的; 强大的; 不屈服于压力的

Meaning

solid; stable; strong; not yielding to pressure

Example

She has a firm grip on the rope.

她紧握着绳子。

B2 adjective /bəˈtænɪkəl/

botanical

植物学的

Meaning

relating to plants or plant life

Example

She works at the botanical garden.

她在植物园工作。

B1 noun /ˌɒp.əˈtjuː.nə.ti/

opportunity

机会

Meaning

A favorable chance or set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something.

Example

She seized the opportunity to study abroad.

她抓住了去国外学习的机会。

B1 noun /treɪd/

trade

贸易

Meaning

The action of buying and selling goods and services.

Example

Trade agreements foster economic development.

贸易协议促进经济发展。

C1 noun /ˌriːhəˌbɪlɪˈteɪʃən/

rehabilitation

幸福

Meaning

the process of restoring someone or something to health or normal life through training or therapy

Example

After the accident, he went through months of rehabilitation to walk again.

她无法掩饰自己获得奖项时的喜悦。

B2 verb /əˈsɛmbəl/

assemble

集合

Meaning

to gather or bring together in one place

Example

The students assembled in the hall for the meeting.

学生们为了会议在大厅里集合。

B1 noun /flæʃ/

Flash

闪光; 闪烁

Meaning

a sudden brief burst of bright light; a very brief moment

Example

There was a bright flash of lightning followed by thunder.

有一道明亮的闪电，接着是雷声。

B1 noun /əˈsɛmbli/

assembly

集会

Meaning

a group of people gathered together for a common purpose or the act of putting parts together to form something

Example

The school held an assembly to discuss the new rules.

学校举行了一个集会来讨论新的规则。

B2 verb /slæp/

slap

掌掴

Meaning

to hit someone quickly with the flat part of the hand; to strike sharply

Example

She was so angry that she slapped him across the face.

她生气得打了他的脸。

C1 noun /ˈtæn.ər/

tanner

制革工

Meaning

A person whose job is to tan animal hides to make leather.

Example

The tanner worked long hours to produce fine leather.

这位制革工人加班工作以生产优质皮革。

B2 adjective /ˈmænɪdʒəbəl/

Manageable

可管理的；可控制的

Meaning

able to be controlled or dealt with; feasible

Example

The workload is manageable if we plan properly.

工作负载是可管理的，如果我们正确规划。

B2 adjective /ˈpær.ə.lel/

Parallel

平行

Meaning

side by side and having the same distance continuously between them; similar or corresponding

Example

The two roads run parallel to each other for several miles.

这两条道路在好几英里内平行。

B1 noun /ˈhɔːlweɪ/

hallway

走廊

Meaning

a corridor in a building that connects rooms

Example

The kids left their shoes in the hallway.

孩子们把鞋子留在了走廊里。

B2 noun /ˌkovuːɪɡˈzɪs.təns/

Co-existence

共存

Meaning

the state of existing together at the same time or in the same place; peaceful cohabitation

Example

The peaceful co-existence of different cultures makes this city unique.

不同文化的和平共存使这座城市独一无二。

B2 adjective /ɪkˈstræv.ə.ɡənt/

Extravagant

奢华

Meaning

spending much more than is necessary; wasteful; lacking restraint in spending

Example

His extravagant lifestyle included expensive cars and luxury vacations.

他奢华的生活方式包括昂贵的汽车和奢华的度假。

C1 adjective /ˈvɪrjʊlənt/

virulent

极其有害

Meaning

Extremely severe or harmful in its effects.

Example

The virulent disease spread rapidly across the region.

这种病毒性疾病迅速在该地区传播。

B1 noun /ˈdeə.ri/

Dairy

一个生产牛奶的建筑或农场；奶制品；一家销售牛奶和奶制品的商店

Meaning

a building or farm where milk is produced; products made from milk; a shop selling milk and milk products

Example

The local dairy provides fresh milk and cheese to the entire neighborhood.

当地的乳品店向整个社区提供新鲜的牛奶和奶酪。

C1 noun /ˈfɔːrdʒər/

forger

伪造者

Meaning

a person who makes fake documents, artworks, or signatures

Example

The police arrested a forger who had been selling counterfeit paintings.

警方逮捕了一名伪造者，他一直在出售伪造的画作。

C2 verb /ˌaʊtməˈnuːvər/

outmaneuver

巧妙地战胜

Meaning

to gain an advantage over an opponent by skillful or clever action

Example

The smaller company managed to outmaneuver its larger rival.

小公司成功地战胜了它的大对手。

C2 noun /əˈnæθəmə/

anathema

厄奈赛玛 / 被憎恶的事物

Meaning

something or someone intensely disliked or strongly condemned

Example

Violence is anathema to her peaceful nature.

暴力对她平和的性格是厄奈赛玛。

B2 verb /kənˈfɜːr/

confer

Meaning

to discuss something important or to grant or bestow something

Example

The committee will confer to decide on the new policy.

C2 noun /ˌæk.rəˈfoʊ.bi.ə/

acrophobia

对高度的恐惧

Meaning

An extreme or irrational fear of heights.

Example

Her acrophobia prevented her from climbing the tall building.

她的恐高症阻止她爬上高楼。

提前

Meaning

to be earlier in time; to assign a date earlier than the actual one

Example

The manuscript antedates the modern printing press.

手稿比现代印刷机更早。