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C1 adjective /ˈdɔːr.mənt/

Dormant

不活跃; 睡着的; 暂时挂起的; 当前不活跃
Meaning
inactive; sleeping; temporarily suspended; not currently active
Example
The volcano has been dormant for over a century.
火山已经休眠了一个多世纪。
C1 adjective ʌnɪnˈhæbɪtəbəl

uninhabitable

不可居住
Meaning
Not suitable or safe for people to live in.
Example
Rapid urbanization can make cities uninhabitable.
快速城市化可能使城市变得无法居住。
C1 verb/noun /skɒtʃ/

scotch

结束 / 苏格兰威士忌
Meaning
to put an end to something; also a type of whisky
Example
The report scotched the rumors of a merger.
报告停止了关于合并的谣言。
C1 noun/adjective /ˈluː.nə.tɪk/

lunatic

疯子
Meaning
A person who is insane or acting in a foolish or reckless way; also used as an adjective meaning insane.
Example
The driver was driving like a lunatic on the highway.
司机在高速公路上像疯子一样开车。
C1 verb /bʌdʒ/

budge

Meaning
To move slightly; to change one’s opinion or position.
Example
Despite the pressure, he refused to budge from his decision.
C1 adjective /dɪˈsiːtfəl/

deceitful

欺骗的
Meaning
Deliberately misleading or dishonest.
Example
She gave a deceitful answer to hide the truth.
她给了一个欺骗性的回答，以掩盖真相。
C1 verb /aʊtˈlɪv/

outlive

比…活得长
Meaning
to live longer than someone or something else
Example
She outlived all her siblings.
她活过了所有的兄弟姐妹。
C1 noun /ˈtrɪviə/

trivia

琐事
Meaning
Details or information that are considered unimportant or of little value.
Example
The quiz was filled with fun trivia about movies and music.
测验中充满了关于电影和音乐的有趣琐事。
C1 adjective /ˈskwɒlɪd/

squalid

极其脏乱
Meaning
extremely dirty and unpleasant, often due to poverty or neglect
Example
He lived in a squalid room with broken furniture.
他住在一个脏乱的房间里，里面有坏掉的家具。
C1 noun /sɪˈkluːʒən/

seclusion

隐居
Meaning
The state of being private, away from other people.
Example
She spent the weekend in complete seclusion in her cabin.
她在她的小屋里度过了完全的隐居周末。
C1 verb /ˈɒs.ɪ.leɪt/

oscillate

在两个点或状态之间来回摆动或移动
Meaning
To swing or move back and forth between two points or states
Example
The stock market tends to oscillate during uncertain times.
股市在不确定的时期往往会波动。
C1 noun /ˈblʌdˌbæθ/

bloodbath

血腥屠杀
Meaning
an event in which a lot of people are killed or injured, especially in a violent conflict
Example
The war turned into a bloody bloodbath.
战争变成了一场血腥的屠杀。
C1 adjective /ˌæn.ɪkˈdoʊ.t̬əl/

anecdotal

基于个人叙述而非事实或研究，特点是轶事
Meaning
Based on personal accounts rather than facts or research; characterized by anecdotes.
Example
The book was filled with anecdotal evidence rather than data.
这本书充满了轶事性证据，而不是数据。
C1 verb /wiːn/

wean

Meaning
To gradually stop a child or animal from breastfeeding; to detach from a habit.
Example
Parents often wean their babies around six months old.
C1 noun /əˈkɜr.əns/

Occurrence

事件
Meaning
an instance or event of something happening; the fact of occurring
Example
The occurrence of earthquakes is common in this region.
地震的发生在这个地区很常见。
C1 noun /draɪ fɪʃ/

Dry fish

干鱼
Meaning
fish that has been preserved by drying in the sun or by other dehydration methods
Example
Dry fish is a popular preserved food in many coastal regions.
干鱼是在许多沿海地区受欢迎的腌制食品。
C1 adjective /tɛkˈtɑː.nɪk/

tectonic

构造的
Meaning
Relating to the structure of the earth's crust and the large-scale processes that take place within it.
Example
Tectonic movements cause earthquakes and mountain formation.
构造运动引起地震和山脉形成。
C1 noun ˌlaɪ.əˈbɪl.ə.ti

liability

责任
Meaning
The state of being responsible for something, especially by law; a debt or financial obligation.
Example
The company's liabilities exceeded its assets.
公司的负债超过了它的资产。
C1 adjective /ˈstɛlər/

stellar

卓越
Meaning
Relating to stars; outstanding or excellent.
Example
She gave a stellar performance in the play.
她在话剧中的表现非常卓越。
C1 adverb /ˈheɪs.tɪ.li/

Hastily

匆忙地
Meaning
in a hurried or rushed manner; quickly and carelessly
Example
She hastily packed her bags before leaving for the airport.
她匆忙地收拾行李，赶去机场。
C1 noun /ˈɡuːs.bʌmps/

goosebumps

鸡皮疙瘩
Meaning
small raised bumps on the skin caused by cold, fear, or excitement
Example
The horror movie gave me goosebumps.
那部恐怖电影让我起了鸡皮疙瘩。
C1 noun /ˈpɛndənt/

pendant

吊坠
Meaning
a piece of jewelry that hangs from a chain worn around the neck
Example
She wore a silver pendant around her neck.
她戴着一个银色的吊坠在脖子上。
C1 adjective məˈθɒd.ɪ.kəl

methodical

有条理的
Meaning
Done according to a systematic or established procedure; orderly and systematic.
Example
His methodical research produced reliable results.
他的有条理的研究产生了可靠的结果。
C1 noun /ˈkærət/

karat

克拉
Meaning
A unit for measuring the purity of gold, with 24 karats being pure gold.
Example
The ring was made of 18-karat gold.
戒指是由18克拉黄金制成的。
C1 noun /truːp/

troupe

剧团
Meaning
A group of dancers, actors, or performers who work together.
Example
The theater troupe performed brilliantly on stage.
剧团在舞台上表现出色。
C1 verb /wɪðˈhoʊld/

withhold

扣留
Meaning
to refuse to give or keep back something
Example
The company decided to withhold his bonus.
公司决定扣留他的奖金。
C1 adjective /dræb/

drab

单调
Meaning
Dull, lacking brightness or interest; monotonous.
Example
The room looked drab with its gray walls and dim lighting.
这个房间因为灰色的墙壁和昏暗的灯光显得很单调。
C1 noun /səbˈvɜːrʒən/

subversion

颠覆
Meaning
the act of trying to destroy or undermine an established system or authority
Example
The government accused the rebels of planning subversion.
政府指控叛军策划颠覆行为。
C1 noun /ˈdæɡ.ər/

Dagger

匕首
Meaning
a short knife with a pointed blade used as a weapon
Example
The ancient warrior carried a silver dagger.
古代战士携带着一把银色匕首。
C1 noun /fɪkˈseɪ.ʃən/

fixation

固执的兴趣或对某事或某人的执念
Meaning
An obsessive interest in or feeling about someone or something.
Example
His fixation on perfectionism delayed project completion.
他对完美主义的固执导致项目完成的延迟。
C1 verb /ˈeɪ.li.ə.neɪt/

alienate

疏远
Meaning
To make someone feel isolated or estranged; to cause someone to become unfriendly.
Example
His rude behavior alienated many of his friends.
他粗鲁的行为使许多朋友疏远了他。
C1 adjective /ɑːrˈkeɪɪk/

archaic

Meaning
very old or old-fashioned; belonging to an earlier time
Example
Some laws are considered archaic and no longer relevant.
C1 verb ˈdwɪn.dl

dwindle

减少
Meaning
To diminish gradually in size, amount, or strength; to become progressively smaller.
Example
His savings dwindled due to unexpected expenses.
由于意外开销，他的储蓄减少了。
C1 noun /ɪɡˌzɪl.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

exhilaration

兴奋或快乐
Meaning
A feeling of excitement, happiness, or elation.
Example
The feeling of exhilaration after a roller-coaster ride is amazing.
过山车后的兴奋感真是不可思议。
C1 noun /trʌsˈtiː/

trustee

受托人
Meaning
a person who holds or manages property or assets for the benefit of others
Example
She was appointed as the trustee of the family estate.
她被任命为家庭财产的受托人。
C1 noun /ˈpæstər/

pastor

牧师
Meaning
a minister in charge of a Christian church or congregation
Example
The pastor delivered a heartfelt sermon on compassion.
牧师讲了一场充满同情的讲道。
C1 noun /ɪnˌtɪmɪˈdeɪʃən/

intimidation

威胁
Meaning
The action of frightening or threatening someone to make them do something.
Example
The workers reported cases of intimidation by the management.
工人报告了管理层威胁的案例。
C1 adjective /fɪkˈtɪʃəs/

fictitious

虚构的, 假的
Meaning
not real or true; imaginary or fabricated
Example
The story he told was entirely fictitious.
他讲的故事完全是虚构的。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈtɛnəbl/

untenable

无法维持
Meaning
not able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection
Example
The politician resigned when his position became untenable.
政治家在他的立场变得无法维持时辞职。
C1 noun /ˈwɔː.tər hen/

Water hen

水鸡
Meaning
a waterbird with dark plumage that lives near ponds and wetlands
Example
The water hen swam gracefully across the pond.
水鸡优雅地穿过池塘游泳。
C1 adjective /ˈraɪ.tʃəs/

Righteous

正义的; 公正的; 有道德的
Meaning
morally right or justifiable; virtuous; having strong moral principles
Example
She felt righteous anger at the unfair treatment of workers.
她对工人们的不公正待遇感到正义的愤怒。
C1 adjective /ˌæpəˈθɛtɪk/

apathetic

Meaning
showing or feeling little or no interest, enthusiasm, or concern
Example
He was apathetic about the outcome of the match.
C1 adjective /ˈseɪ.li.ənt/

salient

重要的，突出的或显著的
Meaning
Most important, prominent, or noticeable
Example
The report highlighted the salient points of the discussion.
报告突出讨论中的重点。
C1 noun ˌeə.rəʊ.daɪˈnæm.ɪks

aerodynamics

空气动力学
Meaning
The study of the properties of moving air and the interaction between the air and solid bodies moving through it.
Example
The aerodynamics of an aircraft determines its speed and efficiency.
一架飞机的空气动力学决定了它的速度和效率。
C1 verb /sɪft/

sift

筛 / 仔细检查
Meaning
to separate or sort through carefully, often using a sieve or by examining closely
Example
She sifted the flour before adding it to the cake mixture.
她在把面粉加到蛋糕混合物中之前筛选了面粉。
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 noun rɪˈdɛmpʃən

redemption

救赎
Meaning
The action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil.
Example
The story highlights the theme of redemption.
这个故事突出了救赎的主题。
C1 adverb /ɪnˈvɜːrs.li/

Inversely

反向地; 相反地
Meaning
in a way that is opposite or contrary; in reverse order or manner
Example
The price of goods is inversely related to their availability in the market.
商品的价格与其在市场上的可得性成反比。
C1 noun /əˌfɪl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/

affiliation

隶属关系
Meaning
The state or process of affiliating or being affiliated; a connection or association.
Example
His affiliation with the company lasted for a decade.
他与公司的隶属关系持续了十年。
C1 adverb /ˈkrɒswaɪz/

Crosswise

交叉方向
Meaning
in the form of a cross; diagonally across
Example
Place the logs crosswise to build a stable fire.
将木柴交叉放置以建立一个稳定的火堆。
C1 noun /ˈkælɪbər/

caliber

口径
Meaning
The quality of someone's ability or character; the internal diameter of a gun barrel.
Example
The university attracts students of high caliber.
这所大学吸引了高口径的学生。
C1 noun /æɡˈnɒs.tɪk/

agnostic

不可知论者
Meaning
a person who believes that nothing is known or can be known about the existence of God; uncertain in belief
Example
He described himself as an agnostic rather than an atheist.
他描述自己是一个不可知论者，而不是一个无神论者。
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 /ɪˈmuː.və.bəl/

immovable

不可移动
Meaning
Not able to be moved; fixed in position.
Example
Immovable barriers prevent change.
不可移动的障碍阻止了改变。
C1 phrase ˈriː.dʒən.əl ˈfɔː.rəm

regional forum

地区论坛
Meaning
A meeting or conference where representatives from countries or organizations in a specific geographical area discuss issues of common interest.
Example
The Regional Forum discussed deforestation impacts.
地区论坛讨论了砍伐森林的影响。
C1 noun /ɪnˈfɜːməri/

infirmary

医务室
Meaning
A hospital or place where the sick or injured are cared for.
Example
The school had an infirmary for minor injuries.
学校为轻微受伤提供了医务室。
C1 noun /ˈɪnlɛt/

inlet

水道口
Meaning
A small arm of the sea, a lake, or a river; an opening or passage for entry.
Example
The boat entered a narrow inlet along the coast.
船只进入了沿海的一条狭窄的水道口。
C1 adjective /ˈskeɪðɪŋ/

scathing

尖锐的批评
Meaning
severely critical; harshly scornful
Example
The critic wrote a scathing review of the movie.
评论家写了一篇尖锐的电影评论。
C1 noun /ˌpɑːrʃiˈæləti/

partiality

偏袒
Meaning
an unfair preference or bias toward one side or person
Example
The judge was criticized for showing partiality in the case.
法官因在案件中表现出偏袒而受到批评。
C1 noun /ˌæntɪˈsiːdənt/

antecedent

先例
Meaning
something that came before; a previous event, condition, or cause
Example
The cultural antecedents of this festival go back centuries.
这个节日的文化先例可以追溯到几个世纪前。
C1 noun /ˈlɪrɪk/

lyric

歌词
Meaning
the words of a song or a short poem that expresses personal feelings
Example
She memorized every lyric of her favorite song.
她记住了她最喜欢的歌曲的每一首歌词。
C1 verb /ˈɡlædən/

gladden

使高兴
Meaning
to make someone happy or bring joy
Example
The news of her recovery gladdened everyone.
她康复的消息让大家高兴。
C1 verb /ˈməʊbɪlaɪz/

mobilize

动员
Meaning
to organize or prepare people or resources for action
Example
The leader worked hard to mobilize the community for the protest.
领导者努力动员社区参与抗议。
C1 verb /ɪɡˈzɒnəreɪt/

exonerate

免罪
Meaning
To clear someone from blame or accusation.
Example
The court exonerated her from all charges.
法庭解除她所有指控。
C1 noun /ˈkʌntrɪmən/

countryman

同胞
Meaning
a person from one's own country or rural area
Example
He was proud to meet a fellow countryman at the international conference.
他在国际会议上遇到一个同胞时感到自豪。
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。
C1 noun /ˈstreɪnər/

Strainer

筛子
Meaning
a device having holes punched in it or made of crossed wires for separating solid matter from a liquid
Example
Use a strainer to drain the pasta water.
使用筛子把意大利面水倒掉。
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。
C1 verb /ɪnˈvɪɡ.ər.eɪt/

invigorate

振奋
Meaning
To give strength or energy to someone or something.
Example
A morning walk can invigorate both body and mind.
晨跑可以振奋身心。
C1 noun /səˈlɪn.ə.t̬i/

salinity

盐度, 盐浓度
Meaning
The salt content of soil or water, typically measured as a concentration.
Example
The salinity of the ocean varies depending on depth and location.
海洋的盐度会根据深度和位置变化。
C1 noun /ɪˈnɪɡ.mə/

enigma

谜团
Meaning
A person or thing that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand.
Example
Life remains an enigma to many.
生活对许多人来说仍然是一个谜团。
C1 noun /ˈprɒvɪdəns/

providence

神的眷顾
Meaning
the protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power; foresight or prudence
Example
They believed their survival was due to divine providence.
他们相信他们的生存归功于神的眷顾。
C1 verb /riːˈkæptʃər/

recapture

重新夺回
Meaning
To take back or regain possession of something.
Example
The army managed to recapture the lost territory.
军队成功地重新夺回了失去的领土。
C1 verb /ˈskruː.tɪ.naɪz/

scrutinize

仔细检查或检查
Meaning
Examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.
Example
The scientist scrutinized the data before publishing his findings.
科学家在发布他的发现之前仔细检查了数据。
C1 noun səˈsteɪnəbəl ˈpræktɪsɪz

sustainable practices

可持续实践
Meaning
Methods and activities that can be maintained over time without depleting natural resources or harming the environment.
Example
Sustainable practices are vital for environmental preservation.
可持续实践对于环境保护至关重要。
C1 adjective /ˌhɪpəˈkrɪtɪkəl/

Hypocritical

虚伪的
Meaning
behaving in a way that contradicts one's stated beliefs or values
Example
It's hypocritical to preach honesty while lying yourself.
在讲诚实的同时撒谎是虚伪的。
C1 adjective ˈɛl.ə.kwənt

eloquent

雄辩
Meaning
Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing; clearly expressing or indicating something.
Example
Her eloquent speech inspired the entire audience.
她雄辩的演讲激励了整个观众。
C1 noun /ˈstɪɡmə/

stigma

污名
Meaning
a mark of shame or disgrace associated with a particular circumstance or quality
Example
There is still a stigma around mental health issues in many societies.
许多社会中，心理健康问题仍然存在污名化现象。
C1 verb /proʊˈtrækt/

protract

延长
Meaning
To prolong or extend in time or duration.
Example
Negotiations were protracted for several months.
谈判持续了几个月。
C1 noun /rɪˌsɛptɪˈvɪti/

receptivity

接受能力
Meaning
The ability or willingness to receive something, especially signals or stimuli.
Example
Her receptivity to new ideas helped improve the project.
她对新思想的接受能力帮助改善了项目。
C1 noun /ˈmeɪniæk/

maniac

疯子
Meaning
a person who behaves in a wildly foolish, dangerous, or violent way
Example
The driver was speeding like a maniac.
司机像疯子一样开车。
C1 noun, adjective /ˌæntiˈsɛptɪk/

antiseptic

Meaning
A substance that prevents the growth of disease-causing microorganisms; clean and free from germs.
Example
The nurse applied an antiseptic to the wound.
C1 noun /ˈfɛtɪʃ/

fetish

过度或不理智的痴迷
Meaning
an excessive or irrational devotion to something
Example
He has a fetish for collecting rare stamps.
他对收集稀有邮票有着一种痴迷。
C1 noun /məˈnɒɡəmi/

monogamy

一夫一妻制
Meaning
The practice of being married to or in a relationship with only one person at a time.
Example
Many cultures encourage monogamy as the ideal form of marriage.
许多文化鼓励一夫一妻制作为理想的婚姻形式。
C1 noun /ˈtæbloʊ/

tableau

定格画面
Meaning
a striking or artistic scene or arrangement of people or objects, often presented on stage or in art
Example
The actors froze in a tableau that captured the final moment of the play.
演员们定格在一个塔布劳中，捕捉到了戏剧的最后一刻。
C1 verb /ˈmæsəkər/

massacre

大屠杀
Meaning
to kill a large number of people brutally; to defeat decisively
Example
The army massacred the innocent civilians.
军队大屠杀了无辜的平民。
C1 noun /ˈkliː.vər/

Cleaver

切肉刀
Meaning
a heavy knife with a broad blade used for chopping meat or vegetables
Example
The chef used a cleaver to chop the chicken bones.
厨师用切肉刀切鸡骨头。
C1 noun /haɪˈpɜːrbəli/

hyperbole

夸张法
Meaning
Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
Example
Saying 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse' is a classic example of hyperbole.
'我饿得可以吃下一匹马' 是夸张法的经典例子。
C1 noun /ˈskæf.əld/

Scaffold

脚手架
Meaning
a temporary structure used by workers to stand on when building or repairing something high; a platform for execution
Example
The workers erected a scaffold to paint the building's exterior.
工人们搭建了脚手架来粉刷建筑物的外部。
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。
C1 verb /daʊs/

douse

扑灭 / 倒
Meaning
to pour liquid over; to extinguish a fire or light
Example
Firefighters doused the flames with water.
消防员用水扑灭了火焰。
C1 noun /ˈæbsɛs/

abscess

脓肿
Meaning
A swollen area within body tissue containing pus, usually caused by infection.
Example
The dentist treated the abscess in his tooth.
牙医治疗了他牙齿上的脓肿。
C1 adjective /rɪˈtɜː.nə.bəl/

Returnable

可退还的
Meaning
able to be returned or given back
Example
The bottle is returnable for a deposit refund.
这瓶瓶子可以退还存款退款。
C1 noun /hɪˈstɪəriə/

hysteria

Meaning
An uncontrollable outburst of emotion or fear, often characterized by irrational behavior.
Example
The crowd was in a state of hysteria during the concert.
C1 noun /ˈdʒɛpərdi/

jeopardy

危险
Meaning
Danger of loss, harm, or failure.
Example
His careless driving put everyone in jeopardy.
他的鲁莽驾驶把所有人置于危险之中。
C1 noun /blæk plʌm/

Black plum

黑李子
Meaning
a dark purple or black colored edible fruit with sweet and sour taste
Example
I picked some fresh black plums from the tree in our backyard.
我从我们后院的树上摘了几颗新鲜的黑李子。
C1 noun /ɪnˈdɪrmənt/

endearment

亲切的词语
Meaning
A word or phrase expressing affection or love.
Example
She whispered a gentle endearment to her child.
她低声对孩子说了一个亲切的词语。
C1 adjective /ɪˈnɔːɡjərəl/

Inaugural

开幕
Meaning
marking the beginning of something; first; opening
Example
The president delivered his inaugural speech.
总统发表了他的开幕演讲。
C1 verb /ˈduːdəl/

doodle

Meaning
To draw or scribble absentmindedly, often while thinking about something else.
Example
She doodled flowers in the corner of her notebook during class.
C1 noun /ˈplæn.teɪn ˈflaʊ.ər/

Plantain flower

芭蕉花
Meaning
The flower bud of a banana plant, used as a vegetable in cooking
Example
We cooked plantain flower curry for dinner.
我们为晚餐做了芭蕉花咖喱。
C1 noun /ˌkʌl də ˈsæk/

cul de sac

死胡同
Meaning
A street or passage closed at one end; a dead end.
Example
They bought a house at the end of a quiet cul de sac.
他们在一个安静的死胡同的尽头买了一栋房子。
C1 noun /ˈstaɪpend/

Stipend

津贴
Meaning
a fixed regular sum paid as a salary or allowance
Example
The research student receives a monthly stipend for living expenses.
研究生每月获得生活费用津贴。
C1 adjective /kəˈnɒnɪkəl/

canonical

典范的 / 被接受的
Meaning
Conforming to a general rule or accepted standard; officially recognized.
Example
Shakespeare’s works are considered canonical in English literature.
莎士比亚的作品在英语文学中被认为是典范的。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈʃeɪkən/

Unshaken

坚定不移; 坚固
Meaning
not disturbed or affected; firm and steady; unwavering
Example
Her faith remained unshaken despite all the challenges.
尽管面临所有挑战，她的信念依然坚定不移。
C1 adjective /ˈbaʊn.tɪ.fəl/

bountiful

丰盛的 / 慷慨的
Meaning
Large in quantity; abundant; generous in giving.
Example
The farmer was grateful for the bountiful harvest.
农民感激丰收的成果。
C1 noun /ˈmænər/

manor

庄园大宅
Meaning
A large country house with lands; the main house of an estate.
Example
The old manor stood proudly on the hill for centuries.
那座古老的庄园几百年来自豪地矗立在山丘上。
C1 noun /ˈmɜːrdʒər/

merger

合并
Meaning
The combination of two or more companies into a single entity.
Example
The merger of the two firms created the largest bank in the region.
这两家公司的合并创造了该地区最大的银行。
C1 noun /ˈwɜːkmənʃɪp/

workmanship

工作质量
Meaning
The skill with which something is made or the quality of something made.
Example
The workmanship of the handmade furniture was impeccable.
手工制作的家具工艺无可挑剔。
C1 adjective /ˈperɪɡrɪn/

Peregrine

漫游的; 迁徙的; 旅行的
Meaning
wandering; traveling; migratory
Example
The peregrine falcon is known for its incredible speed.
游隼因其不可思议的速度而闻名。
C1 adjective /dɪˈfaɪənt/

Defiant

挑衅的; 不服从的
Meaning
boldly resistant or challenging; disobedient
Example
The defiant student refused to follow the rules.
那个挑战性的学生拒绝遵守规则。
C1 adjective /pəˈnʌltɪmət/

penultimate

倒数第二
Meaning
second to the last in a sequence or series
Example
She finished the penultimate chapter before going to sleep.
她在睡觉前完成了倒数第二章。
C1 adjective /mɪˈrækjələs/

Miraculous

奇迹的; 惊人的; 非凡的
Meaning
supernatural; amazing; extraordinary
Example
Her miraculous recovery amazed all the doctors.
她的奇迹般恢复让所有医生都吃惊。
C1 noun /ˈlæd.i/

laddie

小男孩
Meaning
A young boy or lad.
Example
The old man gave the young laddie a kind smile.
老人给年轻的小男孩一个友好的微笑。
C1 noun /ˈʌndərˌwɜːrld/

underworld

地下世界
Meaning
The criminal world of organized crime or the mythical world of the dead.
Example
The detective spent years studying the secrets of the underworld.
侦探花了很多年研究地下世界的秘密。
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 verb /ræsp/

rasp

Meaning
to speak in a rough, harsh voice or to scrape with a coarse sound
Example
He rasped out a warning before collapsing.
C1 verb /ˈweɪvər/

waver

动摇
Meaning
to become unsteady or indecisive; to hesitate or shake
Example
She began to waver in her decision to move abroad.
她开始在是否搬到国外的问题上动摇。
C1 noun ˈdɪk.ʃən

diction

发音和词语选择
Meaning
The style of pronunciation and word choice in speaking or writing.
Example
A strong diction enhances communication skills.
强有力的发音增强了沟通技巧。
C1 noun /təˈlɛfəni/

telephony

电话系统
Meaning
the technology and systems for transmitting voice over distances by telephone
Example
Modern telephony has evolved to include internet-based calls.
现代的电话技术已经发展到包括基于互联网的通话。
C1 verb /ˈræʃənaɪz/

rationlize

合理化
Meaning
to justify or explain something with logical reasons, even if not appropriate or true
Example
He tried to rationlize his mistake by blaming the system.
他试图通过指责系统来合理化他的错误。
C1 noun /blaɪt/

blight

枯萎病
Meaning
A disease or condition that causes plants to wither; something that spoils or damages.
Example
The drought was a blight on the farmer’s crops.
干旱是农民作物的枯萎病。