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C1 noun /djuːn/

dune

沙丘
Meaning
A hill or ridge of sand formed by the wind, usually found in deserts or near beaches.
Example
The children played on the sand dune by the beach.
孩子们在海滩旁的沙丘上玩耍。
C1 verb /skrɔːl/

scrawl

匆忙地写
Meaning
to write or draw something quickly and carelessly, making it hard to read
Example
He scrawled his signature at the bottom of the page.
他在页面底部匆忙签上了自己的名字。
C1 adjective /ˈpleɪntɪv/

plaintive

悲伤的, 哀求的
Meaning
expressing sadness or sorrow
Example
He raised a plaintive cry for help.
他发出了一个悲伤的求救声。
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。
C1 noun /ˌɑːrbɪˈtreɪʃən/

arbitration

仲裁
Meaning
the process of resolving a dispute through an impartial third party whose decision is binding; formal judgment outside a court
Example
The contract requires arbitration to settle any disputes.
合同规定任何争议应通过仲裁解决。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsiːmli/

unseemly

不得体
Meaning
Not proper or appropriate in behavior or appearance; unbecoming.
Example
His unseemly remarks embarrassed everyone at the dinner table.
他不得体的言论让晚餐桌上的每个人都感到尴尬。
C1 verb/noun /ˈθrɒt.əl/

throttle

限制/控制速度
Meaning
To choke or strangle; to control the flow of fuel or power in an engine.
Example
The driver throttled the engine to slow down the car.
司机将发动机调速以减慢汽车速度。
C1 noun /ˈmʌltɪplaɪər/

multiplier

乘数
Meaning
a number or factor by which another number is multiplied; something that increases the effect or value of something else
Example
In economics, government spending can act as a multiplier for economic growth.
在经济学中，政府支出可以成为经济增长的乘数。
C1 noun /ˈfræk.tʃər/

Fracture

骨折; 骨裂
Meaning
the cracking or breaking of a hard object or material; a break in a bone
Example
The doctor confirmed that he had a hairline fracture in his wrist.
医生确认他在手腕上有一条细小的骨折。
C1 noun /ˈfʌŋɡəs/

fungus

真菌
Meaning
a spore-producing organism feeding on organic matter, including molds, yeast, and mushrooms
Example
A strange fungus was growing on the old tree.
一种奇怪的真菌在老树上生长。
C1 adjective /ˈen.vi.ə.bəl/

Enviable

值得羡慕的
Meaning
causing envy; desirable
Example
Her success was enviable among her peers.
她的成功在同事中是值得羡慕的。
C1 noun ˌfræɡ.mənˈteɪ.ʃən

fragmentation

碎片化
Meaning
The process or state of breaking or being broken into fragments.
Example
Habitat fragmentation threatens many species.
栖息地的碎片化威胁着许多物种。
C1 noun trænˈsɛndəns

transcendence

超越
Meaning
Existence or experience beyond the normal or physical level.
Example
The artist's work was a symbol of transcendence in creativity.
艺术家的作品是创造力中的超越的象征。
C1 verb /ˈwɪð.ər/

wither

枯萎
Meaning
to dry up and die, typically used for plants
Example
The flowers will wither without enough water.
花朵没有足够的水分会枯萎。
C1 noun /ˌɑːr.kəˈpɛl.əˌɡoʊ/

archipelago

群岛
Meaning
A group of islands clustered together in a body of water.
Example
Indonesia is an archipelago with thousands of islands.
印度尼西亚是一个由成千上万个岛屿组成的群岛。
C1 noun /ˌlɛ.seɪ ˈfɛər/

laissez-faire

不干预政策
Meaning
An economic policy where government does not intervene in business affairs.
Example
Laissez-faire policies encourage private enterprise.
不干预政策鼓励私人企业。
C1 adjective, verb /ˈeɪlɪŋ/

ailing

生病的
Meaning
suffering from illness or poor health; experiencing problems or decline
Example
The ailing patient slowly began to recover after treatment.
生病的病人在治疗后慢慢开始康复。
C1 adjective /əˈlʊr.ɪŋ/

Alluring

迷人且诱人; 迷人的
Meaning
attractive and tempting; fascinating
Example
The alluring fragrance of roses filled the garden.
玫瑰的迷人香气弥漫在花园里。
C1 noun /ˈwɒrənt/

Warrant

搜查令
Meaning
a legal document that gives police the authority to do something; justification or authority for an action
Example
The police obtained a search warrant before entering the building.
警方在进入大楼之前获得了搜查令。
C1 adjective /ˈɑːr.dənt/

Ardent

热情的; 狂热的; 激情的
Meaning
very enthusiastic; passionate; fervent
Example
She is an ardent supporter of environmental conservation.
她是环保事业的热情支持者。
C1 adjective /ˈɔːdəˌtɔːri/

auditory

Meaning
Relating to the sense of hearing.
Example
The lecture was designed to enhance students' auditory learning skills.
C1 noun /ˈɑː.kɪ.taɪp/

archetype

原型, 原始模型
Meaning
A very typical example of a certain person or thing; an original model or prototype.
Example
This painting is the archetype of modern art.
这幅画是现代艺术的原型。
C1 adjective /ˈræspi/

raspy

沙哑
Meaning
having a harsh, rough, or grating sound
Example
His raspy voice revealed years of smoking.
他的沙哑声音揭示了多年的吸烟。
C1 noun /ˈhɪp.ə.krɪt/

Hypocrite

伪君子; 假仁假义者
Meaning
a person who acts in contradiction to their stated beliefs or feelings; a pretender
Example
Don't be a hypocrite by demanding honesty from others while lying yourself.
不要做伪君子，要求别人诚实，而自己却撒谎。
C1 noun /əˈbændənmənt/

abandonment

遗弃
Meaning
the act of leaving someone or something behind completely; the state of being deserted
Example
The child suffered deep emotional pain because of abandonment.
由于被遗弃，这个孩子承受了深刻的情感痛苦。
C1 noun/verb /ɡrʌdʒ/

grudge

Meaning
A persistent feeling of ill will or resentment from a past insult or injury.
Example
She still holds a grudge against him for what happened years ago.
C1 noun /ˈkɒndɪmənts/

condiments

调味品或酱料
Meaning
Seasonings or sauces used to add flavor to food.
Example
Ketchup and mustard are popular condiments for burgers.
番茄酱和芥末是汉堡的常见调味品。
C1 adjective /ɪˈstreɪndʒd/

estranged

疏远
Meaning
no longer close or affectionate with someone; alienated
Example
She felt estranged from her family after the long dispute.
她在长时间的争执后感到与家人疏远。
C1 noun /ˌrɛkwɪˈzɪʃən/

requisition

要求
Meaning
An official order laying claim to the use of property or materials; a formal demand or request.
Example
The manager submitted a requisition for new office supplies.
经理提交了新的办公室用品的要求。
C1 noun ɪˌræd.ɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

eradication

根除
Meaning
The complete destruction or elimination of something unwanted.
Example
Carbon eradication is a key goal of the project.
碳的根除是该项目的一个关键目标。
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。
C1 verb /ɪnˈdaɪt/

indict

起诉
Meaning
to formally accuse someone of committing a serious crime
Example
The grand jury decided to indict the politician for corruption.
大陪审团决定控告该政治家腐败。
C1 noun /ˈθɪk.ɪt/

Thicket

灌木丛; 茂密的灌木生长
Meaning
a dense group of bushes or trees; a thick growth of shrubs
Example
The rabbit disappeared into the thicket.
兔子消失在灌木丛中。
C1 phrase lɪˈdʒɪt.ɪ.mət sɛlf dɪˈfens

legitimate self-defense

合法自卫
Meaning
Lawful protection of oneself from harm or attack.
Example
The country claimed it was legitimate self-defense.
该国声称这是合法自卫。
C1 noun /ˈrɛdʒɪmənt/

regiment

Meaning
A permanent unit of an army, typically commanded by a colonel and divided into several companies.
Example
The regiment marched proudly through the streets after returning from the mission.
C1 noun /ˈlɪbərəlɪzəm/

liberalism

自由主义
Meaning
a political and social philosophy advocating individual freedoms, democracy, and equality
Example
Liberalism emphasizes freedom of speech and human rights.
自由主义强调言论自由和人权。
C1 verb ˈɛk.spɪ.daɪt

expedite

加快
Meaning
Make an action or process happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly.
Example
The government took steps to expedite the approval process.
政府采取措施以加快审批流程。
C1 adjective /ˈskɪtɪʃ/

skittish

紧张的
Meaning
easily frightened or nervous; unpredictable
Example
The horse was too skittish to ride.
那匹马太紧张，无法骑乘。
C1 noun /ˈɑːlɪˌɡɑːrki/

oligarchy

寡头政治
Meaning
A small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution.
Example
The nation was ruled by a wealthy oligarchy that controlled all resources.
这个国家由一个富有的寡头集团统治，控制着所有资源。
C1 noun /ˈkɒnɪfər/

conifer

针叶树
Meaning
a type of tree that bears cones and evergreen needle-like leaves, such as pine or fir
Example
The forest is dominated by conifers like pine and spruce.
森林由松树和云杉等针叶树主导。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnəˈfɛnsɪv/

inoffensive

无害的
Meaning
Not likely to offend or provoke; harmless.
Example
His inoffensive remarks kept the conversation friendly.
他的无害评论让谈话保持友好。
C1 verb /ɪnˈvoʊk/

invoke

呼叫
Meaning
to call upon a higher power, authority, or principle for help, support, or justification
Example
The lawyer invoked the constitution to defend his client.
律师援引宪法来为他的客户辩护。
C1 noun /ədˈhɪərənt/

adherent

追随者
Meaning
a person who supports or follows a particular belief, cause, or leader
Example
He is a strong adherent of democratic values.
他是民主价值观的坚定追随者。
C1 noun /ˈɑːrdər/

ardor

热情，激情
Meaning
Great enthusiasm or passion.
Example
She spoke with ardor about her new project.
她用热情谈论她的新项目。
C1 noun dɪˈtætʃ.mənt

detachment

超脱
Meaning
The state of being objective or aloof; not being emotionally involved.
Example
Buddhist philosophy encourages detachment from material desires.
佛教哲学鼓励从物质欲望中解脱。
C1 noun /ˈfrek.əl/

Freckle

雀斑
Meaning
a small brownish spot on the skin, often becoming more pronounced through exposure to the sun
Example
Her face was covered with cute freckles that appeared every summer.
她的脸上覆盖着可爱的雀斑，每年夏天都会出现。
C1 adjective ˈser.ɪ.brəl

cerebral

大脑的
Meaning
Of the cerebrum of the brain.
Example
Cerebral functions regulate thoughts.
大脑功能调节思想。
C1 adjective əʊˈpeɪk

opaque

不透明, 难以理解
Meaning
Not able to be seen through; not transparent; difficult to understand.
Example
The glass was too opaque to see through.
玻璃太不透明，无法看透。
C1 adjective /dɪˈsɜːrnɪŋ/

discerning

有洞察力的
Meaning
having good judgment or insight; able to distinguish well
Example
He is a discerning reader who notices subtle details.
他是一个有洞察力的读者，能注意到细微的细节。
C1 verb /vaɪ/

vie

争夺
Meaning
To compete eagerly with someone in order to do or achieve something.
Example
Several companies are vying for the contract.
几家公司正在争夺合同。
C1 noun /weɪl/

Wail

哀号; 叫喊
Meaning
a prolonged cry of pain, grief, or anger; to cry loudly
Example
The child's wail could be heard throughout the house.
孩子的哭声在整座房子里都能听到。
C1 noun /ˌaɪ.diˈɒl.ə.dʒi/

ideology

意识形态
Meaning
A system of ideas and ideals, especially one that forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy.
Example
Democracy is based on the ideology of freedom and equality.
民主基于自由和平等的意识形态。
C1 noun /ˈleθ.ər.dʒi/

Lethargy

昏睡; 疲劳和不活跃
Meaning
a lack of energy and enthusiasm; tiredness and inactivity
Example
The hot weather caused a feeling of lethargy.
炎热的天气引发了昏睡的感觉。
C1 noun /fəˈrɒs.ə.ti/

ferocity

凶猛，暴力，强度
Meaning
The state or quality of being ferocious; extreme fierceness or violence.
Example
The storm's ferocity was devastating.
风暴的猛烈程度是毁灭性的。
C1 adjective /dɪˈspɪrɪtɪd/

dispirited

沮喪
Meaning
Having lost enthusiasm, hope, or confidence; dejected.
Example
After losing the match, the team looked dispirited.
比赛失利后，团队看起来沮丧。
C1 adjective /ˈweɪwərd/

wayward

叛逆的
Meaning
Difficult to control or predict because of unusual or perverse behavior.
Example
The teacher struggled to manage the wayward students.
老师很难管理那些叛逆的学生。
C1 noun/verb /rɪˈpriːv/

reprieve

Meaning
A temporary relief or delay from something unpleasant; to postpone or cancel punishment.
Example
The prisoner was granted a last-minute reprieve from execution.
C1 adjective /rɪˈkʌr.ənt/

Recurrent

反复的
Meaning
happening repeatedly; occurring again and again; periodic;
Example
She has been suffering from recurrent headaches for months.
她已经有几个月反复头痛了。
C1 verb /rɪˈmjuːnəreɪt/

remunerate

支付
Meaning
To pay someone for services or work done.
Example
The company will remunerate employees fairly for their overtime.
公司将公平地支付员工的加班费。
C1 adjective /ˈmɔːrbɪd/

morbid

对令人不安或不愉快的主题的异常兴趣
Meaning
Having an abnormal interest in disturbing or unpleasant subjects such as death or disease.
Example
She had a morbid fascination with crime stories.
她对犯罪故事有一种莫比德的迷恋。
C1 adjective /dɪsˈɪntrəstɪd/

disinterested

无私
Meaning
not influenced by personal interest; impartial or neutral
Example
The judge remained disinterested in the case.
法官在案件中保持无私。
C1 noun /rɪˈnaʊn/

Renown

声誉; 名声
Meaning
the condition of being known or talked about by many people; fame
Example
The scientist achieved international renown for her discoveries.
这位科学家因其发现而获得了国际声誉。
C1 verb /dɪsˈfɪɡjər/

disfigure

毁容
Meaning
to spoil or damage the appearance of something
Example
The fire disfigured the old building.
火灾毁容了那座老建筑。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈsplɪkəbl/

inexplicable

无法解释
Meaning
Impossible to explain or understand.
Example
The sudden disappearance of the file was inexplicable.
文件的突然消失是无法解释的。
C1 adjective ˌɜː.ɡəˈnɒm.ɪk

ergonomic

人体工学设计
Meaning
Designed for efficiency and comfort in the working environment; user-friendly and reducing strain.
Example
The chair has an ergonomic design for better posture.
这把椅子有一个人体工学设计，能保持更好的姿势。
C1 adjective /ˈkɔːrəl/

choral

与合唱团相关
Meaning
Relating to, written for, or performed by a choir or chorus.
Example
The church hosted a choral performance on Sunday.
教堂在周日举办了合唱表演。
C1 noun /ˈpræɡmətɪst/

pragmatist

实用主义者
Meaning
A person who deals with things in a practical and realistic way.
Example
He is a true pragmatist who values results over ideals.
他是一个真正的实用主义者，他更看重结果而非理想。
C1 noun /raɪt/

rite

仪式
Meaning
a religious or ceremonial act
Example
The wedding rite was performed with great solemnity.
婚礼仪式庄严举行。
C1 noun /mɑːrˈsuːpiəl/

marsupial

携带并在袋中喂养幼崽的哺乳动物
Meaning
A type of mammal that carries and nourishes its young in a pouch, like kangaroos and koalas.
Example
The kangaroo is a well-known marsupial.
袋鼠是一个著名的有袋类动物。
C1 verb /dɪˈflɛkt/

deflect

偏离 / 避免
Meaning
to cause something to change direction; to avoid answering directly
Example
The shield deflected the incoming arrow.
盾牌偏离了来袭的箭。
C1 verb /rɪˈtɔːrt/

retort

反驳
Meaning
To reply quickly or sharply, often in a witty or angry manner.
Example
He quickly retorted that he was not to blame.
他迅速回应说他没有错。
C1 adjective /ɔːˈstɪə/

austere

严格，简朴
Meaning
Severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance; plain and simple.
Example
The monk lived an austere life in the mountains.
和尚在山中过着严格的生活。
C1 verb /ˈdæmpən/

dampen

使潮湿，减弱
Meaning
to make something slightly wet; to make something less strong, active, or intense
Example
The rain dampened the excitement of the outdoor concert.
雨水减弱了户外音乐会的兴奋。
C1 noun /trænsˈɡrɛʃən/

transgression

违反, 罪行
Meaning
an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; a violation or sin
Example
The court forgave his first transgression but warned him not to repeat it.
法院原谅了他的第一次违反行为，但警告他不要重复。
C1 adjective /ˈæv.ɪd/

avid

热衷的
Meaning
having an eager desire or enthusiasm for something
Example
She is an avid reader of mystery novels.
她是一个狂热的神秘小说读者。
C1 noun /ˈdɪsənˌtɛri/

dysentery

肠道疾病（伴有血液和粘液的腹泻）
Meaning
An infection of the intestines resulting in severe diarrhea with blood and mucus.
Example
Many soldiers suffered from dysentery during the war.
许多士兵在战争期间患上了痢疾。
C1 verb /ˈstriːmlaɪnɪŋ/

streamlining

精简
Meaning
The process of making an organization or system more efficient by simplifying or eliminating unnecessary steps
Example
Streamlining processes can significantly reduce operational costs.
精简过程可以显著减少运营成本。
C1 noun /ˈɛksɜːrpt/

excerpt

摘录
Meaning
A short portion taken from a text, film, or piece of music.
Example
The teacher read an excerpt from the novel.
老师读了小说中的一段摘录。
C1 noun /tɪˈmɪdəti/

timidity

胆怯
Meaning
lack of courage or self-confidence
Example
His timidity kept him from speaking up during the meeting.
他的胆怯让他在会议中没有发言。
C1 verb /kwɑːʃ/

quash

撤销
Meaning
To reject or void something legally or to put an end to something forcefully.
Example
The court quashed the decision due to lack of evidence.
法院因缺乏证据而撤销了决定。
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 noun /ˈpriː.tekst/

Pretext

借口
Meaning
a reason given in justification of a course of action that is not the real reason
Example
He used illness as a pretext to avoid the meeting.
他用生病作为借口来避开会议。
C1 noun /ˌsaɪkoʊˈθɛrəpi/

psychotherapy

心理治疗
Meaning
The treatment of mental disorder by psychological rather than medical means.
Example
She attended weekly psychotherapy sessions to cope with her anxiety.
她参加了每周的心理治疗会议，以应对她的焦虑。
C1 noun, verb /spreɪn/

sprain

扭伤
Meaning
an injury to a joint in which the ligaments are stretched or torn
Example
She sprained her ankle while running in the park.
她在公园跑步时扭伤了脚踝。
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。
C1 noun /pərˈveɪər/

purveyor

Meaning
a person or business that supplies goods, services, or information
Example
He is a well-known purveyor of fine wines.
C1 noun/adjective /klɛft/

cleft

裂缝
Meaning
a split or crack; a space or opening made by cleavage
Example
The goat disappeared into a cleft in the rocks.
山羊消失在岩石中的裂缝里。
C1 adjective /θiːˈmætɪk/

thematic

主题的
Meaning
Relating to or based on a theme.
Example
The book is organized into thematic chapters.
这本书按主题章节组织。
C1 noun/verb /θrɒŋ/

throng

Meaning
A large, densely packed crowd of people or animals; to fill or be present in a place in large numbers.
Example
Tourists thronged the streets during the festival.
C1 adjective /sɪər/

Sear

枯萎的; 烧焦的; 干枯的
Meaning
withered; dried up; burned or scorched
Example
The sear leaves fell from the trees in autumn.
秋天枯萎的叶子从树上掉下来。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈkɒmpɪtənt/

incompetent

Meaning
Lacking the necessary ability or skills to do something successfully.
Example
He was fired because he was incompetent at his job.
C1 noun /ˌʌnbɪˈliːf/

Unbelief

不信
Meaning
lack of religious belief; skepticism or doubt
Example
His unbelief in the supernatural made him a skeptic.
他对超自然的怀疑使他成为了一个怀疑者。
C1 noun /ˈtaɪ.ɡrəs/

Tigress

母老虎
Meaning
an adult female tiger
Example
The powerful tigress hunted silently through the jungle.
强大的母老虎悄悄地穿越丛林。
C1 adjective /əˌpɒk.əˈlɪp.tɪk/

apocalyptic

末日的
Meaning
Describing the end of the world, or something catastrophic and disastrous.
Example
The movie depicts an apocalyptic future after a nuclear war.
这部电影描绘了核战争后的末日未来。
C1 noun /mɪˈsɑːdʒəni/

misogyny

厌恶女性
Meaning
Hatred of, contempt for, or prejudice against women.
Example
The novel has been criticized for promoting misogyny.
这本小说因宣扬厌恶女性而遭到批评。
C1 verb /bɒtʃ/

botch

搞砸
Meaning
to carry out a task badly or carelessly
Example
He completely botched the repair job.
他完全搞砸了维修工作。
C1 verb /dɪˈfaɪl/

defile

亵渎
Meaning
to pollute, corrupt, or make dirty
Example
The river was defiled by industrial waste.
河流被工业废物亵渎了。
C1 adjective ˈfɔːr.mɪ.də.bəl

formidable

强大的
Meaning
Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable.
Example
The boxer was a formidable opponent in the ring.
那名拳击手是拳台上一个强大的对手。
C1 verb /ɪnˈfɛst/

infest

感染
Meaning
to overrun in large numbers, especially so as to cause damage or discomfort
Example
The old house was infested with rats.
老房子被老鼠感染。
C1 noun /kənˈspɪrə.tər/

conspirator

阴谋者
Meaning
a person who secretly plans with others to do something unlawful or harmful
Example
The conspirator was arrested before the plan could be carried out.
阴谋者在计划得以实施之前被捕。
C1 adjective /freɪl/

frail

脆弱
Meaning
Physically weak and delicate.
Example
The old man was too frail to walk without help.
这位老年人太虚弱，无法在没有帮助的情况下走路。
C1 noun /ˈstændˌstɪl/

standstill

停滞
Meaning
a situation in which all movement or activity stops
Example
The traffic came to a standstill after the accident.
事故发生后，交通陷入了停滞。
C1 verb /diːˈfjuːz/

defuse

Meaning
To make a situation less dangerous, tense, or explosive; to remove a fuse from a bomb.
Example
The negotiator helped defuse the tense situation.
C1 verb /trænˈskraɪb/

transcribe

Meaning
to make a written copy of spoken words or notes
Example
The secretary transcribed the meeting minutes.
C1 noun, verb /tɪndʒ/

tinge

轻微的颜色或味道
Meaning
a slight added color, flavor, or feeling; to add a slight amount of color or quality
Example
Her voice was tinged with sadness.
她的声音带着一丝悲伤。
C1 noun /ˈpiː.hən/

Peahen

母孔雀
Meaning
female peacock
Example
The peahen is less colorful than the male peacock.
母孔雀比雄孔雀少了色彩。
C1 adjective /ˈlaɪf.laɪk/

lifelike

栩栩如生
Meaning
Very similar to a real person, object, or scene; realistic.
Example
The wax figure was so lifelike that people thought it was a real person.
这尊蜡像如此栩栩如生，以至于人们以为它是一个真人。
C1 adjective /ˈfɪɡərətɪv/

figurative

比喻的
Meaning
not literal; using figures of speech or symbolic representation
Example
She used figurative language to describe her feelings.
她用比喻的语言来描述她的感受。
C1 noun /ˈkævərn/

cavern

洞穴
Meaning
a large cave or chamber in a cave
Example
The explorers entered a dark cavern beneath the mountain.
探险者进入了山下的一个黑暗洞穴。
C1 adjective /ˈædəmənt/

Adamant

固执的; 坚定的; 不屈不挠的
Meaning
একগুঁয়ে; জেদী; দৃঢ়সংকল্প; অনমনীয়;
Example
She was adamant about her decision to leave the company.
她在决定离开公司时非常坚持。
C1 adjective /ˈbuːzi/

boozy

酒气的
Meaning
containing or involving a lot of alcohol; slightly drunk from alcohol
Example
The party became boozy as the night went on.
随着夜晚的进行，派对变得很有酒气。
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。
C1 noun /ˌfɪziˈɑːlədʒi/

physiology

生理学
Meaning
the scientific study of the functions and mechanisms in a living system
Example
She is majoring in human physiology at the university.
她在大学主修人体生理学。
C1 adjective ɪnˈdʒiː.ni.əs

ingenious

巧妙
Meaning
Showing inventiveness and skill; clever, original, and inventive.
Example
His ingenious ideas transformed modern physics.
他的巧妙想法改变了现代物理学。
C1 adjective /rɪˈpliːt/

replete

充满
Meaning
Filled or well-supplied with something; abundantly full.
Example
The book is replete with fascinating historical details.
这本书充满了迷人的历史细节。
C1 noun /ˈpɜːrdʒəri/

perjury

伪证
Meaning
The offense of willfully telling an untruth in a court after taking an oath.
Example
She was convicted of perjury after giving false evidence.
她因在法庭上提供虚假证据而被判犯有伪证罪。
C1 exclamation /juˈriːkə/

eureka

尤里卡!
Meaning
An exclamation used to express a sudden discovery or realization.
Example
When the solution finally came to him, he shouted, 'Eureka!'
当解决方案最终浮现在他脑海中时，他喊道：'尤里卡!'
C1 noun /kuːp/

coop

鸡或其他鸟类的一个小围栏或笼子
Meaning
a small enclosure or cage for chickens or other birds
Example
The farmer checked the chickens in the coop every morning.
农民每天早上检查鸡舍里的鸡。
C1 verb, noun /ˈɡrɪməs/

grimace

鬼脸
Meaning
to make an ugly, twisted expression on one's face, usually in disgust or pain
Example
He grimaced when he tasted the sour fruit.
他品尝到酸果实时做了一个鬼脸。
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 /ˈænəɡræm/

anagram

通过重新排列另一个单词或短语的字母而形成的单词或短语。
Meaning
A word or phrase formed by rearranging the letters of another word or phrase.
Example
The word 'listen' is an anagram of 'silent'.
'listen' 是 'silent' 的变位词。