A2 noun /ˈdrɑː.mə/

drama

戏剧

Meaning

a play for theater, radio, or television, or an exciting or emotional situation

Example

She loves watching historical drama series.

她喜欢观看历史剧集。

C1 noun/verb /ˈhɛrəld/

herald

先兆

Meaning

A person or thing that announces or signals the approach of something; to announce or signal.

Example

The blooming flowers herald the arrival of spring.

盛开的花朵预示着春天的到来。

C1 noun /ˈlɪmboʊ/

limbo

不确定，悬而未决的状态

Meaning

A state of uncertainty or neglect; an intermediate or transitional state.

Example

The project was left in limbo after the funding was withdrawn.

该项目在资金撤回后陷入了不确定状态。

B2 adjective /ˈsɒl.ɪ.ter.i/

Solitary

孤独; 隔离; 单独

Meaning

alone; without companions; single; isolated

Example

He lived a solitary life in the mountains.

他在山中过着孤独的生活。

C1 adjective /stɔːntʃ/

staunch

坚定的, 忠诚的

Meaning

Loyal, committed, and firm in support.

Example

She is a staunch supporter of environmental protection.

她是环境保护的坚定支持者。

B1 adjective /ɪmˈpeɪʃənt/

impatient

不耐烦

Meaning

Not able to wait calmly; restless and eager for something to happen.

Example

She grew impatient while waiting in the long queue.

她在长队中等得不耐烦。

C2 verb /dɪsˈtɛnd/

distend

膨胀

Meaning

to swell or expand by pressure from within

Example

Her stomach began to distend after the large meal.

她的肚子在大餐后开始膨胀。

C1 noun /ˈmænəˌrɪzəm/

Mannerism

习惯行为

Meaning

A habitual gesture or way of speaking or behaving; an idiosyncrasy

Example

His constant throat clearing had become an annoying mannerism.

他不断清嗓子已成为一种恼人的习惯行为。

C2 noun /əˈpɒfəsɪs/

apophasis

Meaning

A rhetorical device where the speaker brings up a subject by denying it or pretending to pass over it.

Example

The politician used apophasis by saying, 'I won’t even mention my opponent’s scandals.'

B1 noun /ˈhev.ən/

Heaven

天堂

Meaning

a place regarded in various religions as the abode of God and the angels; a place of eternal happiness

Example

Many people believe that good souls go to heaven after they pass away from this world.

很多人相信，善良的灵魂在离开这个世界后会去天堂。

C1 adverb /əˈkjuːtli/

acutely

敏锐地

Meaning

in a sharp, intense, or severe way; with keen awareness

Example

She was acutely aware of the risks involved.

她敏锐地意识到其中的风险。

B2 noun ˈbænd.wɪdθ

bandwidth

带宽

Meaning

A range of frequencies within a given band, in particular that used for transmitting a signal; the maximum amount of data that can be transmitted in a fixed amount of time.

Example

Increasing bandwidth enhances internet speed.

增加带宽可以提升互联网速度。

C1 verb /ˌrekəˈlekt/

recollect

回忆

Meaning

to remember something; to recall from memory

Example

I can't recollect where I put my keys.

我记不起来我把钥匙放在哪里了。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈkɒmp(ə)rəbl/

incomparable

无可比拟

Meaning

Without an equal in quality or excellence; matchless.

Example

The view from the mountain was incomparable.

山顶的景色无可比拟。

C1 verb /stoʊk/

stoke

Meaning

To add fuel to a fire; to encourage or increase a strong feeling or activity.

Example

The politician’s speech stoked anger among the crowd.

C2 noun /proʊˈbɑːsɪs/

proboscis

象鼻

Meaning

The long, flexible nose of some animals, especially an elephant, or a tubular feeding and sucking organ in insects.

Example

The elephant used its proboscis to grab food.

大象用它的象鼻抓食物。

C1 adjective /ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnsəbl̩/

reprehensible

可耻的

Meaning

Deserving strong criticism or blame.

Example

His dishonest actions were truly reprehensible.

他的不诚实行为真是可耻的。

B2 noun /ˈleɪaʊt/

layout

布局

Meaning

the arrangement or design of something, especially the arrangement of elements in a book, webpage, or room

Example

The designer presented a new layout for the website that was much more user-friendly.

设计师为网站展示了一个全新的布局，这使得它更具用户友好性。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɒnstənt/

inconstant

不稳定的

Meaning

frequently changing; not consistent or dependable

Example

His inconstant moods made it difficult to work with him.

他的情绪不稳定使得与他合作变得困难。

A1 numeral /fɔːr/

four

四

Meaning

The number equivalent to the sum of two and two; one more than three.

Example

She has four books on her desk.

她的桌子上有四本书。

C1 verb /ˈprɒpəɡeɪt/

propagate

Meaning

To spread or transmit an idea, belief, or information widely; also to reproduce in plants or animals.

Example

Scientists work to propagate the species in captivity.

B2 noun /ˌtɜːrməˈnɑːlədʒi/

terminology

术语

Meaning

the set of technical or special words used in a particular subject

Example

Medical terminology can be difficult for new students to understand.

医学术语可能对新学生来说很难理解。

B2 adjective /ˈɔː.də.li/

Orderly

有序的; 系统的; 平静的

Meaning

well-organized; systematic; peaceful

Example

Please keep your desk orderly and clean.

请保持您的桌面整齐和干净。

C1 adverb /ˈmerɪli/

Merrily

快乐地

Meaning

in a cheerful and joyful manner

Example

The children played merrily in the garden.

孩子们在花园里快乐地玩耍。

B2 noun /ˈɑːr.tɪ.zən/

Artison

工匠

Meaning

a skilled craftsperson who makes things by hand

Example

The artisan created a beautiful wooden sculpture.

工匠创造了一件美丽的木雕。

B1 verb /ter/

tear

撕裂

Meaning

to pull apart or damage by force; to rip

Example

Be careful not to tear the paper.

小心不要撕破纸张。

B1 verb /ɪkˈstend/

extend

扩展

Meaning

to make longer or larger; to stretch out; to offer or give

Example

The company decided to extend the deadline for the project.

公司决定延长项目的截止日期。

B2 adjective /ˈkælkjuleɪtɪd/

calculated

精心计算的

Meaning

Done with full awareness of the consequences; deliberate or carefully planned.

Example

Her calculated move gave her an advantage over her competitors.

她的精心计算的举动使她在竞争对手中占据了优势。

C2 noun /ˈsɪŋkrəˌnɪzəm/

synchronism

同步

Meaning

The simultaneous occurrence of events or actions.

Example

The synchronism of the dancers' movements amazed the audience.

舞者动作的同步让观众感到惊讶。

A2 noun /rɒk/

rock

岩石

Meaning

a large, solid piece of mineral matter

Example

The mountain was made of solid rock.

这座山是由坚固的岩石组成的。

C1 noun/verb /snɛər/

snare

陷阱

Meaning

a trap for catching animals; to catch or trap

Example

The hunter set a snare to catch rabbits.

猎人设置了一个陷阱来捕捉兔子。

B2 adjective /ɪˈmædʒ.ɪ.nər.i/

Imaginary

想象的; 虚构的; 不现实的

Meaning

existing only in imagination; not real; fictional

Example

The child had an imaginary friend who she talked to every day.

那个孩子有一个想象的朋友，每天和他说话。

C1 noun /ˌprɑːfɪˈtɪr/

profiteer

牟取暴利者

Meaning

a person who makes excessive profits, especially unfairly or illegally

Example

The government punished war profiteers.

政府惩罚了战争的牟取暴利者。

B1 noun /ˈkwɒn.tə.ti/

Quantity

数量; 数字; 体积

Meaning

an amount or number of something; the measurable property of something

Example

The quantity of water in the bottle is sufficient for the trip.

瓶子里的水量足够旅行使用。

B1 noun /ˈsiː.hɔːrs/

Sea-horse

海马

Meaning

a small marine fish with segmented bony armor, an upright posture, and a curled prehensile tail

Example

The seahorse gracefully floated among the coral reefs.

海马在珊瑚礁间优雅地漂浮。

C2 adjective /spɪk/

Spick

极其干净整洁；完美无瑕

Meaning

extremely clean and neat; immaculate

Example

The house was spick and span after the cleaning.

清洁后，房子变得一尘不染，整洁如新。

A1 noun /boʊt/

Boat

小船

Meaning

a small vessel for traveling over water

Example

We took a small boat to cross the river.

我们乘坐小船渡过了河流。

C2 noun /ˈpɛtrəˌɡræf/

petrograph

岩石描述

Meaning

a description or representation of rocks, especially in detailed scientific writing

Example

The scientist studied the petrograph to understand the rock composition.

科学家研究了岩石图，以了解岩石的组成。

B2 adjective ˌkɒn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən.əl

constitutional

宪法的

Meaning

Relating to an established set of principles governing a state; in accordance with a political constitution.

Example

Constitutional reforms ensure fairness in the system.

宪法改革确保系统中的公平性。

B2 verb /əˈstɒnɪʃ/

astonish

使震惊

Meaning

to surprise someone greatly; to fill with sudden wonder or amazement

Example

The magician’s final trick astonished the entire audience.

魔术师的最后一个表演使所有观众感到震惊。

B2 noun /ˌkɑː.bəʊˈhaɪ.dreɪts/

carbohydrates

碳水化合物

Meaning

Organic compounds consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, serving as a primary source of energy for the body.

Example

Whole grains are a great source of healthy carbohydrates.

全谷物是健康碳水化合物的极佳来源。

C2 adverb /əˈmʌk/

amok

失控

Meaning

Behaving uncontrollably and disruptively.

Example

The angry mob ran amok after the verdict was announced.

愤怒的人群在裁决宣布后失控地奔跑。

C1 noun /ˈprɒdɪdʒi/

prodigy

神童

Meaning

a person, especially a young one, with exceptional talents or abilities

Example

Mozart was a child prodigy in music.

莫扎特是一个音乐神童。

C1 verb /ˌmɪsɪnˈtɜːrprɪt/

misinterpret

误解

Meaning

to understand or explain something wrongly

Example

He misinterpreted her silence as agreement.

他错误地将她的沉默解读为同意。

A2 adjective /ˈæfrɪkən/

african

非洲的

Meaning

relating to Africa or its people

Example

She studied African culture in university.

她在大学学习了非洲文化。

B2 adjective /ˈsɪvɪk/

civic

市民

Meaning

relating to a city, town, or the duties of its citizens

Example

The mayor encouraged people to take part in civic activities.

市长鼓励人们参与市民活动。

B1 noun /səˈpɔːtər/

supporter

支持者

Meaning

a person who supports someone or something

Example

She is a strong supporter of the local animal shelter.

她是当地动物收容所的强大支持者。

B2 noun /ˈfrɪkʃən/

friction

摩擦

Meaning

the resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another; conflict or tension between people or groups

Example

There was friction between the two departments over resource allocation.

在资源分配问题上，两个部门之间有摩擦。

C1 adjective /ˌkaʊntərɪnˈtuːɪtɪv/

counterintuitive

反直觉的

Meaning

contrary to what one would intuitively expect

Example

His approach seems counterintuitive but it actually works.

他的做法看起来很反直觉，但实际上很有效。

A1 noun /ˈɪntənet/

internet

全球计算机网络

Meaning

A global computer network providing a variety of information and communication facilities.

Example

The internet has revolutionized the way we access information.

互联网彻底改变了我们获取信息的方式。

C1 verb ˈsɪŋ.krə.naɪz

synchronize

同步

Meaning

To coordinate in time; to cause to occur or operate at the same time or rate.

Example

The dancers need to synchronize their movements.

舞者需要同步他们的动作。

C1 noun /ˌdʒenəˈræləti/

generality

概括性

Meaning

A vague, non-specific statement or principle that applies broadly.

Example

The speech was full of generalities and lacked concrete details.

演讲充满了概括性，缺乏具体的细节。

B2 noun /ˌɑːrkiˈɑːlədʒi/

archaeology

考古学

Meaning

the study of human history and prehistory through excavation and analysis of artifacts, monuments, and other physical remains

Example

She studied archaeology to learn about ancient civilizations.

她学习考古学以了解古代文明。

B2 noun /ˈbev.ər.ɪdʒ/

Beverage

饮料

Meaning

a drink, especially one other than water

Example

Would you like a hot or cold beverage with your meal?

你想要和你的餐一起喝热的还是冷的饮料？

B2 noun /ˈliːf.lət/

Leaflet

传单; 宣传单

Meaning

a printed sheet of paper containing information or advertising and usually distributed free

Example

She handed out leaflets about the environmental campaign.

她分发了有关环保运动的传单。

C1 noun ɪˌræʃ.ənˈæl.ɪ.ti

irrationality

非理性, 不合理, 荒谬

Meaning

The quality of being illogical or unreasonable; lack of rational thought.

Example

His decision was driven by complete irrationality.

他的决定完全是基于非理性。

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。

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。

B1 verb /əˈweɪk/

awake

醒来

Meaning

to stop sleeping; to become conscious or alert

Example

I awake every morning at six o'clock.

我每天早上六点醒来。

C2 noun /dɪnt/

dint

努力，撞击痕迹

Meaning

an impression or hollow made by a blow; force or power

Example

By dint of hard work, he achieved success.

通过努力工作，他取得了成功。

C2 verb /ˈhʊdwɪŋk/

hoodwink

欺骗

Meaning

To deceive or trick someone.

Example

The scammer hoodwinked many people with false promises.

骗子用虚假的承诺欺骗了许多人。

C2 adjective /ˈmɔːkɪʃ/

mawkish

过于伤感

Meaning

excessively sentimental, often to the point of being sickly

Example

The movie was criticized for its mawkish sentimentality.

电影因过于伤感的情感而受到批评。

C2 noun /ˈbɪvuˌæk/

bivouac

临时营地

Meaning

a temporary camp without tents or cover, usually used by soldiers or mountaineers

Example

The climbers set up a bivouac on the mountainside.

登山者在山坡上搭建了一个临时营地。

B1 noun /ˈlɪm.ɪt/

Limit

限制; 限度

Meaning

a point or level beyond which something does not or may not extend or pass; the greatest amount allowed

Example

There is a speed limit on this road.

这条路上有速度限制。

B2 noun /ˌɑb.lɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

Obligation

义务

Meaning

a duty or commitment; something that must be done legally or morally

Example

Parents have an obligation to care for their children.

父母有责任照顾他们的孩子。

C1 verb /ɛmˈbɛzəl/

embezzle

Meaning

to steal or misuse money or property entrusted to one's care

Example

The accountant was arrested for embezzling company funds.

C2 verb /kəˈraʊz/

carouse

狂欢

Meaning

to drink and enjoy oneself noisily, often with others

Example

They stayed up all night to carouse after the victory.

他们在胜利后整夜狂欢。

A2 adjective /rɪˈspɒn.sə.bəl/

Responsible

负责任的；有义务的；可靠且值得信赖的

Meaning

accountable; having duties; reliable and trustworthy

Example

Parents are responsible for their children's education and well-being.

父母对孩子的教育和福利负责。

B2 adverb /ɪkˈstɜrnəli/

externally

外部地

Meaning

in a way that relates to the outer surface or outside appearance

Example

The building appeared externally modern, but inside it was quite old-fashioned.

这栋建筑外部看起来很现代，但里面相当老式。

C2 verb /rɪˈpaɪn/

repine

感到不满

Meaning

To feel or express discontent or to long for something.

Example

She did not repine at her misfortune but worked harder to improve her life.

她没有为自己的不幸而感到悲伤，而是更加努力地工作来改善她的生活。

B2 noun /kəˈlɛktər/

collector

Meaning

a person who collects things as a hobby or job

Example

He is a stamp collector with thousands of rare items.

C1 noun ˌmɪt.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

mitigation

缓解

Meaning

The action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something.

Example

Mitigation of climate change requires collective effort.

应对气候变化的缓解需要集体努力。

C2 adjective /ˈɑːbdjʊrət/

obdurate

固执

Meaning

Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action.

Example

He remained obdurate despite everyone's pleas.

尽管大家的恳求，他依然固执。

A1 noun /sʌn/

Sun

太阳

Meaning

the star around which the earth orbits; the source of light and heat for planets

Example

The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.

太阳从东方升起，西方落下。

C1 noun /ˈʃʊɡ.ər ˈkæn.di/

Sugar candy

糖果

Meaning

crystallized sugar formed into small pieces; rock candy made from sugar syrup

Example

The children enjoyed eating colorful sugar candy at the festival.

孩子们在节日上享受吃彩色的糖果。

C2 adjective /ˌʌnprəˈpɪʃəs/

unpropitious

不利

Meaning

Not giving or indicating a good chance of success; unfavorable.

Example

The team began their journey under unpropitious weather conditions.

团队在不利的天气条件下开始了他们的旅程。

C1 verb /ˈæɡənaɪz/

agonize

煎熬

Meaning

To suffer extreme physical or mental pain; to spend time worrying.

Example

She agonized for days over whether she had made the right decision.

她为是否做出了正确的决定而痛苦了好几天。

B2 adjective /ˈsoʊpi/

Soapy

覆盖着肥皂的; 泡沫的

Meaning

covered with soap; having the characteristics of soap; foamy

Example

The dishes were still soapy after washing.

洗完后，碗盘仍然很肥皂。

C2 noun /ˈɡræfaɪt/

graphite

石墨

Meaning

a soft, black form of carbon used in pencils and as a lubricant

Example

The artist sketched the portrait using a graphite pencil.

艺术家用石墨铅笔勾画了肖像。

C2 noun /ˈskæb.ərd/

scabbard

剑鞘

Meaning

A sheath for the blade of a sword or dagger, typically made of leather or metal.

Example

The knight drew his sword from the scabbard.

骑士从剑鞘中拔出了剑。

C1 verb /ˌrevəˈluːʃənaɪz/

revolutionize

革命化

Meaning

Change (something) radically or fundamentally.

Example

Artificial intelligence is set to revolutionize the healthcare sector.

人工智能准备革命化医疗行业。

C1 adjective /kɑːrˈnɪv.ər.əs/

Carnivorous

食肉动物

Meaning

feeding on other animals; meat-eating

Example

Lions are carnivorous animals that hunt other animals for food.

狮子是食肉动物，它们捕猎其他动物作为食物。

C1 noun vaɪˈtæləti

vitality

活力, 能量

Meaning

The state of being strong and active; energy.

Example

The vitality of the team helped them succeed in the competition.

团队的活力帮助他们在比赛中取得了成功。

B2 noun, verb /striːk/

streak

条纹或线；快速移动至指定方向

Meaning

a long, thin line or mark; to move very quickly in a specified direction

Example

Lightning streaked across the night sky.

闪电划过夜空。

C1 phrase ˌdɪp.ləˈmæt.ɪk rɛz.əˈluː.ʃən

diplomatic resolution

外交解决方案

Meaning

A peaceful solution to conflicts through negotiation and diplomatic channels.

Example

A diplomatic resolution is necessary for peace.

和平需要外交解决方案。

B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈtɜrn/

overturn

推翻 / 取消裁决

Meaning

to turn something upside down or to reverse a decision or judgment

Example

The court decided to overturn the previous ruling.

法院决定推翻先前的裁决。

C2 noun dɪsˈbɜːs.mənt

disbursement

支付

Meaning

The payment of money from a fund.

Example

The company's disbursement of salaries was delayed.

公司的工资支付被延迟了。

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。

C2 noun /ˌpaɪroʊˈmeɪniæk/

pyromaniac

纵火狂

Meaning

A person with an uncontrollable desire to set things on fire.

Example

The pyromaniac was arrested for setting several buildings ablaze.

纵火狂因点燃多座建筑而被逮捕。

C1 noun /ˈtʃaɪ.nə.weər/

China-ware

瓷器

Meaning

dishes, plates, cups, and other tableware made of porcelain or fine ceramic

Example

The expensive china-ware was displayed in the cabinet.

昂贵的瓷器被展示在橱柜里。

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。

B2 verb prəˈmoʊtɪŋ

promoting

促进

Meaning

Supporting or actively encouraging; helping to develop or increase.

Example

Promoting practical education ensures skill development.

推广实践教育确保技能发展。

C2 verb /ˈbætn/

batten

固定

Meaning

To fasten or secure something tightly.

Example

They battened down the hatches before the storm.

他们在风暴之前把舱口牢牢固定。

A2 adjective /ˈleɪtɪst/

latest

regent

摄政王

Meaning

a person who rules in place of a monarch when the monarch is absent or too young

Example

The prince acted as regent until the king came of age.

王子担任摄政直到国王成年。

B1 adjective /ˈɛd.jʊ.keɪ.tɪd/

educated

有教养的

Meaning

Having received a good level of formal schooling or training; knowledgeable

Example

She is an educated woman who values lifelong learning.

她是一个受过良好教育的女性，重视终身学习。

B2 noun /meɪz/

Maize

玉米

Meaning

a tall cereal plant bearing large grains on a cob; corn

Example

Farmers in the region grow maize as their primary crop for both food and animal feed.

该地区的农民将玉米作为主要作物，既用于食物也用于动物饲料。

B2 noun ˌprez.əˈveɪ.ʃən

preservation

保存

Meaning

The action of maintaining something in its original or existing state; protection from harm or damage.

Example

Proper preservation extends the lifespan of machinery.

适当的保存延长了机器的使用寿命。

B2 adjective /ˌkrɒnəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

chronological

按时间顺序

Meaning

Arranged in the order in which events happened.

Example

The events were listed in chronological order.

这些事件按时间顺序列出。

B2 noun, verb /bʌt/

butt

Meaning

to hit or push with the head or horns; the end part of something, especially a cigarette

Example

The goat butted the fence with its horns.

C1 verb /ɪnˈɡʌlf/

engulf

吞没

Meaning

to completely surround or cover something or someone

Example

The village was engulfed by floodwaters.

村庄被洪水吞没了。

C2 noun /ˈɪəri/

eyry

猛禽巢

Meaning

an alternative spelling of eyrie; a nest of a bird of prey

Example

The falcon guarded its eyry fiercely.

猎鹰猛烈地守护着它的巢。

B1 noun /tæŋk/

Tank

坦克

Meaning

a heavily armored fighting vehicle moving on a continuous track

Example

The tank rolled through the battlefield with powerful armor.

坦克穿越了战场，配备强大的装甲。

A2 noun /juːθ/

Youth

青春; 年轻人

Meaning

the period between childhood and adult age; young people collectively; the state of being young

Example

He spent his youth traveling around the world.

他在年轻时环游世界。

C2 adjective /ˈmɛdəlsəm/

meddlesome

爱干涉他人事务的人

Meaning

fond of interfering in other people’s affairs

Example

She found her neighbor to be meddlesome and annoying.

她发现她的邻居爱干涉他人事务且令人烦恼。

C1 verb /sleɪ/

slay

Meaning

to kill violently; informally, to impress greatly

Example

The hero vowed to slay the dragon.

C1 noun /ˈpɛsəl/

pestle

杵

Meaning

A heavy tool with a rounded end used for crushing or grinding substances in a mortar.

Example

She used a pestle to grind the spices.

她使用杵来研磨香料。

C1 adjective ɪˈveɪ.sɪv

evasive

回避的, 狡猾的, 模糊的

Meaning

Tending to avoid commitment or self-revelation, especially by responding only indirectly.

Example

He gave an evasive answer to avoid trouble.

他给出了一个回避的答案，以避免麻烦。

C1 verb /ˈɛm.ə.neɪt/

emanate

散发

Meaning

To come out or spread from a source.

Example

A sweet fragrance emanated from the garden.

从花园中散发出一股甜美的香气。

B2 noun /əˈstɒnɪʃmənt/

astonishment

惊讶

Meaning

Great surprise or amazement.

Example

She looked at the magician with astonishment.

她带着惊讶看着魔术师。

C1 noun prɪˈzɝː.və.tɪv

preservative

防腐剂

Meaning

A chemical substance that prevents decay, fermentation, or other natural processes that cause food deterioration.

Example

Artificial preservatives are harmful to health.

人工防腐剂对健康有害。

C1 adjective /ˈdaɪ.si/

dicey

冒险的

Meaning

Risky or unpredictable; potentially dangerous.

Example

Investing in that company looks pretty dicey right now.

现在投资这家公司看起来非常冒险。

B2 noun /əˈpoʊ.nənt/

Opponent

对手; 竞争者

Meaning

a person who disagrees with or resists a proposal or practice; someone who competes against another

Example

The chess player defeated his strongest opponent.

象棋选手击败了他最强的对手。

A2 verb /lɪft/

lift

举起

Meaning

to raise or move upward; to pick up

Example

He lifted the heavy box with effort.

他费力地抬起了那个沉重的箱子。

B1 noun /ˈkæp.ɪ.təl/

Capital

首都; 资本; 财富

Meaning

the most important city or town of a country or region; wealth in the form of money or assets

Example

Paris is the capital of France and also a major financial capital.

巴黎是法国的首都，也是一个重要的金融中心。

C1 verb /kənˈfleɪt/

conflate

合并 / 混合

Meaning

To combine two or more things, often confusingly, into one.

Example

The article tends to conflate facts with opinions.

文章倾向于将事实和意见混为一谈。

A2 adverb /ˈiːzɪli/

Easily

轻松地; 容易地

Meaning

without difficulty; in a simple or effortless manner

Example

She easily solved the math problem in minutes.

她轻松地在几分钟内解决了数学问题。

C2 adjective /æbˈstruːs/

abstruse

深奥

Meaning

Difficult to understand; obscure.

Example

The abstruse nature of the philosophical debate left many confused.

哲学辩论的深奥本质让许多人感到困惑。

C2 verb /ˈfʊl.mɪ.neɪt/

fulminate

猛烈抗议

Meaning

To express strong protest or criticism loudly and forcefully; to explode violently.

Example

The politician began to fulminate against corruption.

政治家开始猛烈反对腐败。

C1 verb /ˈɪmplɪˌkeɪt/

implicate

牵涉

Meaning

To show someone’s involvement in a crime or wrongdoing.

Example

The evidence implicated several officials in the scandal.

证据揭示了几名官员在丑闻中的牵涉。

A2 adjective /waɪd/

Wide

宽; 广

Meaning

having a great distance from one side to the other; broad

Example

The river is very wide at this point.

这条河在这一点非常宽。