C1 noun /ˈdaɪnəˌmoʊ/

dynamo

发电机; 一个充满能量和热情的人

Meaning

A machine that generates electricity; a person with great energy and enthusiasm.

Example

She is the real dynamo behind the success of the company.

她是公司成功背后的真正动力源。

B1 verb /ˈwɪsəl/

whistle

吹口哨

Meaning

to make a high-pitched sound by blowing air through lips or teeth

Example

He likes to whistle while working.

他喜欢在工作时吹口哨。

B2 adjective /ˈdʒɒli/

jolly

愉快

Meaning

Full of good humor and cheerfulness.

Example

The children were in a jolly mood at the party.

孩子们在派对上心情愉快。

C1 noun /ˈjuːnɪsən/

unison

齐声

Meaning

Simultaneous performance or utterance of action or speech.

Example

The choir sang in unison.

合唱团齐声唱歌。

C1 adjective /səbˈdʒɛktɪv/

subjective

主观的

Meaning

based on personal feelings, tastes, or opinions rather than facts

Example

Beauty is often considered a subjective concept.

美丽通常被视为一个主观的概念。

C2 adjective /ˌʌnpriːpəˈzɛsɪŋ/

unprepossessing

不吸引人

Meaning

not attractive or appealing in appearance

Example

Despite his unprepossessing looks, he was very kind and intelligent.

尽管他的外貌不吸引人，他还是非常友善和聪明。

C2 noun /ˈrɪp.lɪt/

ripplet

微小波纹

Meaning

a small or tiny ripple

Example

Tiny ripplets appeared on the lake as the fish moved.

当鱼移动时，湖面上出现了微小波纹。

B1 verb /stretʃ/

stretch

拉伸

Meaning

to extend or expand; to make or become longer or wider

Example

Athletes stretch their muscles before exercising.

运动员在锻炼前拉伸他们的肌肉。

B1 noun /ˈdaɪəɡræm/

diagram

图表

Meaning

a simplified drawing that shows the structure, relationship, or process of something

Example

The teacher explained the system using a clear diagram.

老师用一个清晰的图表解释了这个系统。

B1 verb /spaɪ/

spy

间谍

Meaning

to secretly collect information about a person, group, or country

Example

He was caught spying on his neighbor through the window.

他在窗户旁边偷偷地监视邻居时被抓住了。

B1 noun /ˌpɜr.sənˈæl.ə.ti/

Personality

个性

Meaning

the combination of characteristics that form an individual's distinctive character; a famous person

Example

She has a very outgoing and friendly personality.

她有非常外向和友好的个性。

C2 adjective /əbˈtruːsɪv/

obtrusive

干扰的

Meaning

noticeable in an unpleasant or unwelcome way; intrusive

Example

The advertisement was so obtrusive that it ruined the user’s experience.

广告如此显眼，以至于破坏了用户体验。

C1 adjective /ɔːˈtɒn.ə.məs/

autonomous

自主

Meaning

Acting independently or having the freedom to do so.

Example

Autonomous systems ensure greater precision.

自主系统确保更高的精确度。

B2 noun /ˈprɛfəs/

preface

前言

Meaning

an introduction to a book, speech, or other written work

Example

The author explained his motivation in the preface.

作者在前言中解释了他的动机。

C1 noun /ɪnˈækjʊrəsi/

inaccuracy

不准确

Meaning

lack of accuracy or precision; an incorrect or wrong detail

Example

The report contained several factual inaccuracies.

这份报告包含了一些不准确之处。

C1 adjective /ɪˈkwɛstriən/

equestrian

骑术的

Meaning

Relating to horse riding or horseback riders.

Example

She won several equestrian competitions.

她赢得了几场马术比赛。

B2 noun /stæns/

stance

立场

Meaning

a person's attitude, opinion, or position on an issue

Example

The company took a strong stance on environmental protection.

公司在环境保护问题上采取了强硬立场。

C2 adjective /ˌæk.rɪˈmoʊ.ni.əs/

acrimonious

尖刻和愤怒

Meaning

Bitter and angry, often involving harsh words.

Example

The debate turned acrimonious after the controversial remark.

辩论在争议性评论后变得尖刻。

B1 noun /ˈniː.dəl/

Needle

针

Meaning

a thin, pointed metal instrument used for sewing

Example

She threaded the needle to sew the button.

她将线穿过针眼，以缝扣子。

B1 adjective /ʃɛrd/

shared

共享

Meaning

used, done, or experienced by two or more people together

Example

They live in a shared apartment near the university.

他们住在大学附近的一间共享公寓里。

C1 noun /ˈdʒʌɡ.lər/

Juggler

杂技演员

Meaning

a person who skillfully throws and catches objects as entertainment

Example

The juggler entertained the crowd with his amazing ball tricks.

那位杂技演员用他惊人的球技娱乐了观众。

A2 noun /waɪn/

wine

酒

Meaning

an alcoholic drink made from fermented grapes or other fruits

Example

They served a glass of red wine at the dinner.

他们在晚餐时提供了一杯红酒。

B1 adjective /ˈdiːsənt/

decent

体面

Meaning

conforming to standards of propriety, good taste, or morality

Example

He found a decent job after months of searching.

他在几个月的寻找后找到了一份体面的工作。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈfeɪθ.fəl/

Unfaithful

不忠诚

Meaning

not loyal or true to a spouse, partner, or commitment

Example

He was unfaithful to his wife for many years.

他对妻子不忠诚多年。

C1 noun /ˈfɪɡjərˌhɛd/

figurehead

象征性领导

Meaning

a nominal leader with no real power; a symbolic head

Example

The king was merely a figurehead with no real authority.

国王只是一个没有实权的象征性领袖。

C1 noun /ˈsɜːrmən/

sermon

讲道

Meaning

A religious discourse delivered by a preacher, often offering moral instruction or spiritual guidance.

Example

The pastor gave a moving sermon about compassion and forgiveness.

牧师做了一个关于同情和宽恕的感人讲道。

C2 noun/verb /ˈkʌdʒ.əl/

cudgel

棍棒

Meaning

A short, thick stick used as a weapon; to beat with a cudgel.

Example

The guard used a cudgel to chase away the thief.

警卫用棍棒把小偷赶走。

B2 adjective /ˈwɜːrθləs/

Worthless

毫无价值的; 无用的

Meaning

having no value; useless

Example

The old computer became worthless after the new software updates.

在新软件更新后，旧电脑变得毫无价值。

C1 adjective /ˌmel.ənˈkɒl.ɪk/

Melancholic

悲伤和沉思；感受或表达悲伤

Meaning

sad and thoughtful; feeling or expressing sadness

Example

The melancholic music made everyone feel sad.

忧郁的音乐让每个人都感到悲伤。

C2 adjective /ˈɛksɪdʒənt/

exigent

紧急

Meaning

demanding immediate action or attention; urgent

Example

The patient’s exigent condition required immediate surgery.

病人的紧急情况需要立即进行手术。

C1 noun /ˌɪntərˈdʒɛkʃən/

interjection

感叹词

Meaning

a word or phrase used to express sudden emotion or reaction, often standing alone

Example

Words like 'wow' and 'ouch' are common interjections in English.

像 '哇' 和 '哎呀' 这样的词是英语中常见的感叹词。

C2 noun /dɪˈtrækʃən/

detraction

贬低

Meaning

The act of belittling or taking away from the value of something.

Example

Her constant detraction of others made her unpopular.

她对他人的不断贬低使她变得不受欢迎。

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 adjective /ˈdesələt/

Desolate

荒凉; 孤独; 不毛

Meaning

deserted; lonely; barren

Example

The abandoned village looked desolate and empty.

废弃的村庄看起来荒凉且空荡。

A2 noun /ˈpoʊɪt/

poet

诗人

Meaning

a person who writes poems

Example

The poet wrote about love and nature.

诗人写了关于爱情和自然的诗。

B2 noun /ˈhæn.di.krɑːft/

Handicraft

手工艺

Meaning

an activity involving the making of decorative domestic or other objects with the hands; handmade artistic work

Example

The local market featured beautiful handicrafts made by skilled artisans from the region.

当地市场展示了由该地区熟练工匠制作的美丽手工艺品。

C2 adjective ˌvɪz.ju.oʊˈspeɪ.ʃəl

visuospatial

与通过视觉理解空间和物体之间的关系有关

Meaning

Related to understanding the relationship between space and objects through vision.

Example

Good visuospatial skills are important for architecture and design.

良好的视觉空间技能对建筑和设计非常重要。

C2 adjective /ˈpɒndərəbl/

ponderable

可以考虑的, 可思考的

Meaning

able to be considered or thought about

Example

The evidence was substantial and ponderable.

证据是实质性的，并且是可以思考的。

C2 noun /ˈfɔːrˌnɑːlɪdʒ/

foreknowledge

预知

Meaning

Awareness of something before it happens or exists.

Example

The prophet claimed to have foreknowledge of the event.

先知声称他预知了这个事件。

B1 adverb /ˈber.li/

Barely

勉强; 刚好; 几乎没有

Meaning

scarcely; only just; almost not

Example

I barely passed the exam.

我勉强通过了考试。

B1 noun /məˈkænɪk/

mechanic

机械师

Meaning

a person who repairs and maintains machines or vehicles

Example

The mechanic fixed the engine in less than an hour.

机械师在不到一个小时的时间内修好了引擎。

B1 adverb /pəˈlaɪt.li/

Politely

礼貌地;

Meaning

in a respectful and considerate manner; courteously; with good manners

Example

She politely declined the invitation because she had other commitments.

她礼貌地拒绝了邀请，因为她有其他的承诺。

B2 verb /ˈsɒfən/

soften

使变软

Meaning

to make or become less hard, severe, or strong.

Example

Heat will soften the butter quickly.

热量会很快使黄油变软。

C2 adjective /ˈmiːliˌmaʊðd/

mealymouthed

含糊其辞

Meaning

not willing to speak directly and honestly; evasive in speech

Example

The politician gave a mealymouthed response to the tough question.

那位政治家对这个难题的回答含糊其辞。

C2 verb /ˈflʌməks/

flummox

困惑

Meaning

To confuse or bewilder someone completely.

Example

The complicated puzzle flummoxed the students.

复杂的拼图让学生们困惑。

C2 noun /bɛk/

beck

召唤手势 / 小溪

Meaning

a gesture of beckoning; a small stream or brook (chiefly Northern English)

Example

The servant came at his master's beck and call.

仆人应主人召唤立即到来。

C1 noun /pluːm/

plume

一根大而柔软的羽毛，或者类似羽毛的东西

Meaning

a large, soft feather or something resembling a feather

Example

The soldier wore a red plume on his helmet.

士兵戴着一根红色羽毛在他的头盔上。

C2 verb /ˈpjuːtrɪfaɪ/

putrefy

腐烂

Meaning

to decay or rot, producing a foul smell

Example

The meat began to putrefy in the heat.

肉在热气中开始腐烂。

A1 noun /ruːm/

room

房间

Meaning

A space within a building enclosed by walls, floor, and ceiling

Example

She decorated her room with bright colors.

她用明亮的颜色装饰了她的房间。

A2 noun /ˈtel.ɪˌvɪʒ.ən/

Television

电视

Meaning

an electronic device for receiving and displaying television broadcasts

Example

My family watches television together every evening.

我的家人每天晚上一起看电视。

C1 noun /ɡlɔːs/

Gloss

一层光亮或光滑的表面; 唇部光泽

Meaning

a shiny or lustrous surface finish; a superficially attractive appearance; lip gloss

Example

She applied a clear gloss to her lips to give them a shiny, healthy appearance.

她在嘴唇上涂上透明光泽，让它们看起来光亮健康。

A2 adverb /ˈtruːli/

Truly

真的

Meaning

in accordance with fact or reality; genuinely

Example

She truly loves her family.

她真的爱她的家人。

B2 noun ˌɪn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən

installation

安装

Meaning

The action or process of installing someone or something, or of being installed.

Example

The installation of the submarine cable is almost complete.

海底电缆的安装几乎完成。

A1 noun /stɑːr/

Star

星星

Meaning

a fixed luminous point in the night sky that produces light and heat through nuclear fusion

Example

Thousands of stars are visible in the clear night sky.

数千颗星星在清澈的夜空中可见。

C2 verb /ˌɪmpɔːrˈtuːnd/

importuned

不停地请求

Meaning

asked someone persistently and pressingly for something

Example

She importuned her boss for a raise until he finally gave in.

她不停地请求老板加薪，直到他最终答应。

B1 noun /rɪˈwɔːd/

reward

奖励

Meaning

something given in recognition of service, effort, or achievement

Example

He received a reward for returning the lost wallet.

他因归还丢失的钱包而获得奖励。

B2 noun /ˈaɪ.saɪt/

Eyesight

视力

Meaning

the ability to see; vision

Example

Regular eye checkups are important for maintaining good eyesight.

定期眼部检查对于保持良好的视力至关重要。

B2 noun /prɪˈskrɪpʃən/

prescription

处方

Meaning

A written order from a doctor for the preparation and administration of a medicine; also, a recommendation or authoritative rule.

Example

The doctor gave her a prescription for antibiotics.

医生给她开了抗生素的处方。

A2 noun /ˈmoʊtər/

motor

马达

Meaning

a machine that produces motion or power to make something work

Example

The car’s motor stopped suddenly.

汽车的马达突然停止了。

B1 noun /ɪˌmædʒ.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Imagination

想象; 创造性思维

Meaning

the faculty or action of forming new ideas or images not present to the senses; creative thinking

Example

Children's imagination allows them to turn a cardboard box into a spaceship or castle.

孩子们的想象力让他们能把一个纸箱变成太空船或城堡。

C1 noun ɪnˈdɪdʒɪnəs trəˈdɪʃənz

Indigenous Traditions

原住民传统

Meaning

Cultural practices, beliefs, and customs that have been passed down through generations among native peoples.

Example

Indigenous traditions in the Chittagong Hill Tracts are unique.

吉大港山区的原住民传统独特。

C1 verb /ɪɡˈzæspəˌreɪt/

exasperate

激怒

Meaning

to irritate or annoy intensely

Example

His constant complaints began to exasperate his coworkers.

他不断的抱怨开始让同事恼火。

C2 noun /laʊt/

lout

粗人

Meaning

An uncouth or aggressive man or boy.

Example

The drunken lout caused a scene at the party.

那个醉酒的粗人把派对弄得一团糟。

C2 noun /ˌhaɪdrəˈstætɪks/

hydrostatics

水静力学

Meaning

The branch of science concerned with the mechanical properties of fluids at rest.

Example

Hydrostatics is essential in understanding how dams and reservoirs function.

水静力学对于理解大坝和水库的工作原理至关重要。

B2 noun /ˈpɪl.ɡrɪm/

Pilgrim

朝圣者; 旅行者

Meaning

a person who journeys to a sacred place for religious reasons; a traveler

Example

The pilgrim walked for days to reach the holy shrine.

朝圣者走了好几天才到达圣地。

C2 noun ট্রোপোস্ফিয়ার

troposphere

对流层

Meaning

The lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere where weather phenomena occur.

Example

The troposphere is where weather phenomena occur.

对流层是天气现象发生的地方。

C2 noun /ruːˈeɪ/

roue

一位沉迷于感官享受的男人

Meaning

A man devoted to a life of sensual pleasure; a debauched man.

Example

The old roue squandered his fortune on gambling and women.

那位年老的鲁埃把他的财富都浪费在赌博和女人身上。

C1 verb /reɪz/

raze

拆除

Meaning

To completely destroy or demolish something, especially a building.

Example

The old factory was razed to make way for new apartments.

旧工厂被拆除，为新公寓让路。

A2 verb /fərˈɡɪv/

forgive

原谅

Meaning

to stop feeling angry or resentful toward someone; to pardon

Example

She decided to forgive him for his mistakes.

她决定原谅他因为他的错误。

B2 noun /ˈruːlɪŋ/

ruling

裁决

Meaning

an official decision made by a judge or authority.

Example

The court’s ruling favored the defendant.

法院的裁决对被告有利。

C2 adverb /ˈdʒɪndʒərli/

gingerly

小心地

Meaning

in a very careful or cautious manner

Example

She walked gingerly on the icy path.

她小心翼翼地走在结冰的路上。

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。

A2 verb /pɪk/

pick

选择

Meaning

to choose; to take or select from a group; to pluck or gather

Example

Please pick your favorite color from the palette.

请从调色板中选择您最喜欢的颜色。

B2 verb /ˈpɪnpɔɪnt/

pinpoint

精确定位

Meaning

to locate or identify something with precision

Example

The detective was able to pinpoint the exact location of the suspect.

侦探能够精确地定位嫌疑人的位置。

B2 noun /dɪˈpləʊ.mə/

diploma

文凭

Meaning

an official document showing that a person has completed a course of study or training

Example

She received her diploma after finishing the nursing program.

她在完成护理课程后获得了文凭。

C2 noun /ˈdæstərd/

dastard

懦夫

Meaning

a cowardly or dishonorable person

Example

Only a dastard would betray his closest friend.

只有懦夫才会背叛自己最亲密的朋友。

C2 noun /juːˌtɪlɪˈtɛəriənɪzəm/

utilitarianism

功利主义

Meaning

The ethical theory that actions are right if they are useful or for the benefit of the majority.

Example

Utilitarianism suggests that we should act to maximize overall happiness.

功利主义认为我们应该采取行动，以最大化整体幸福。

B2 noun /səˈspens/

Suspense

悬念

Meaning

a feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what will happen

Example

The movie kept us in suspense until the very end.

电影让我们一直处于悬念中，直到最后。

A1 noun /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/

thursday

星期四

Meaning

The fifth day of the week, following Wednesday and preceding Friday.

Example

We have a meeting scheduled for Thursday.

我们安排了星期四的会议。

B2 verb /ˈspɛkjʊˌleɪt/

speculate

投机 / 投资

Meaning

To form a theory or guess without firm evidence; to invest in stocks, property, etc. hoping for profit.

Example

Experts speculate that the company may expand into new markets.

专家推测公司可能会扩展到新市场。

B1 verb /ɪnˈfɔ:m/

inform

通知

Meaning

to tell someone about something; to give information

Example

Please inform me when you arrive at the airport.

请在您到达机场时通知我。

A1 verb /kɔːst/

cost

花费

Meaning

to have a price of; to require payment; to cause loss

Example

This book will cost twenty dollars.

这本书将花费二十美元。

C1 noun /ˈskævɪndʒər/

scavenger

食尸者 / 垃圾收集者

Meaning

an animal or person that feeds on dead or discarded material

Example

Vultures are natural scavengers that clean up the environment.

秃鹫是自然的清道夫，清理环境。

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。

B1 noun /twɪst/

Twist

转弯; 扭曲; 转折;

Meaning

a turn, curve, or bend; an unexpected development; a dance

Example

The story had an unexpected twist at the end.

故事的结尾有一个意外的转折。

A1 noun ˈmuːviz

movies

电影

Meaning

A story or event recorded by a camera as a set of moving images and shown in a theater or on television.

Example

Watching movies helps in language learning.

看电影有助于语言学习。

C1 noun /ˈɜːr.θən pɒt/

Earthen pot

陶土锅

Meaning

a container made of baked clay or earth, used for cooking or storing

Example

The earthen pot keeps water naturally cool in summer.

陶土锅能在夏天自然保持水的凉爽。

C2 adjective /ˌɛkjʊˈmɛnɪkəl/

ecumenical

生态化宗教团结

Meaning

Promoting unity among different Christian churches or religions.

Example

The leaders gathered for an ecumenical conference to encourage dialogue.

领导们为促进对话召开了一个生态化会议。

C1 adjective /ˈfæn.sɪ.fəl/

fanciful

幻想的, 不现实的

Meaning

overimaginative, unrealistic, or whimsical

Example

The story was too fanciful to be true.

这个故事太幻想了，不可能是真的。

B1 verb /ˈdɛmənˌstreɪt/

demonstrate

展示

Meaning

to clearly show or prove something through evidence, explanation, or action

Example

The teacher demonstrated the experiment to the class.

老师向班级展示了实验。

C2 adjective /vərˈmɪkjələr/

vermicular

像虫子一样

Meaning

having a shape or appearance like a worm; worm-like

Example

The artist used a vermicular design to decorate the border of the manuscript.

艺术家用虫子一样的设计装饰手稿的边缘。

A2 modal verb /ʃæl/

shall

将

Meaning

used to express the future or indicate an intention or determination

Example

I shall return before sunset.

我将在日落之前回来。

B2 noun /kənˈstreɪnt/

constraint

限制

Meaning

a limitation or restriction

Example

Time is the biggest constraint in completing the project.

时间是完成项目的最大限制。

C1 adjective /ˈviːəmənt/

Vehement

激烈的; 强烈的; 热情的; 精力充沛的

Meaning

showing strong feeling; forceful; passionate; intense

Example

She gave a vehement denial of the accusations.

她坚决否认了这些指控。

C1 adjective /ˈɪɡ.ni.əs/

igneous

火成

Meaning

Formed through the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

Example

Granite is an igneous rock commonly used in construction.

花岗岩是一种常用于建筑的火成岩。

C2 noun /ˈmæsəkɪst/

masochist

受虐狂

Meaning

a person who derives pleasure from their own pain or humiliation

Example

He was called a masochist for enjoying tough challenges.

他因享受艰难挑战而被称为受虐狂。

C2 noun /ˌbræɡəˈdoʊʃioʊ/

braggadocio

吹嘘行为

Meaning

boastful or arrogant behavior; empty boasting

Example

His endless braggadocio annoyed everyone at the party.

他无休止的吹嘘行为让派对上的每个人都感到厌烦。

C1 verb /ˈlɪkwɪdeɪt/

liquidate

清算

Meaning

To sell assets in order to pay off debts; to close a business and convert assets into cash.

Example

The company decided to liquidate its assets to pay creditors.

公司决定清算其资产以支付债权人。

C2 noun /kəˈbɑl/

Cabal

阴谋集团

Meaning

a secret political clique or faction

Example

The journalists exposed a cabal of corrupt politicians working together.

记者揭露了一个腐败政治家的秘密团体，他们一起合作。

C1 adjective /ˈnɔːtɪkəl/

nautical

航海

Meaning

relating to ships, sailors, or navigation on water

Example

He studied nautical charts before setting sail.

他在起航前研究了航海图。

A2 noun ˈwɔː.nɪŋ

warning

警告

Meaning

A statement or event that indicates a possible or impending danger, problem, or other unpleasant situation.

Example

Warnings about rising temperatures demand urgent action.

关于上升温度的警告需要紧急行动。

C1 verb /ɪˈmænsɪpeɪt/

emancipate

解放

Meaning

to set someone free from legal, social, or political restrictions; to liberate from slavery or oppression

Example

The law was designed to emancipate slaves and grant them full citizenship.

这项法律旨在解放奴隶并授予他们完整的公民身份。

B1 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈspɛnsɪv/

Inexpensive

便宜的; 经济实惠的; 负担得起的

Meaning

not costing a lot of money; affordable; budget-friendly

Example

This restaurant offers delicious and inexpensive meals for students.

这家餐厅为学生提供美味且便宜的餐点。

B1 noun /læk/

Lack

缺乏; 不足

Meaning

the state of being without or not having enough of something; absence or shortage

Example

The lack of rain this summer has caused serious problems for farmers.

今年夏天的降雨不足给农民带来了严重的问题。

B1 noun /kəˈrɛkʃən/

correction

修正

Meaning

the action or process of correcting something

Example

The teacher made a correction to the student's essay.

老师对学生的文章进行了修正。

B2 noun /haɪv/

Hive

蜂巢; 一个充满活动的地方

Meaning

a structure in which bees live and produce honey; a place full of busy activity

Example

The garden was buzzing with activity as bees flew back and forth from their hive.

花园里充满了活动，蜜蜂在它们的蜂巢之间来回飞翔。

B2 noun ɔːˈɡæn.ɪk fuːdz

organic foods

有机食品

Meaning

Food produced without the use of chemicals such as artificial pesticides, fertilizers, or other artificial agents.

Example

Organic foods are healthier than processed foods.

有机食品比加工食品更健康。

B1 adjective /ˈpɜːrmənənt/

Permanent

永久; 不可改变的

Meaning

lasting; unchanging; enduring

Example

The tattoo is a permanent mark on his skin.

纹身是他皮肤上永久的印记。

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 noun /ˈɡrɪd.əl/

Griddle

铁板

Meaning

a flat heating surface for cooking food, typically made of metal

Example

She cooked pancakes on the hot griddle.

她在热的铁板上煎饼。

B1 adjective, preposition, noun /mɪd/

mid

中间

Meaning

being in the middle of something; the central part or point

Example

She joined the project in mid June.

她在六月中旬加入了这个项目。

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。

C2 noun /ˈsʌfərəns/

sufferance

宽容

Meaning

patient endurance of pain, hardship, or delay; passive consent or tolerance

Example

He lived in poverty with quiet sufferance.

他在贫困中默默忍受着。

C1 noun /ˈpærɪti/

parity

平价

Meaning

the state or condition of being equal, especially in status or pay

Example

The campaign aims to achieve pay parity between men and women.

这项运动旨在实现男女之间的工资平等。

冰淇淋

Meaning

a frozen sweet dessert made from dairy products, usually served cold

Example

Children love to eat ice-cream on hot summer days.

孩子们喜欢在炎热的夏季日子里吃冰淇淋。