B2 adverb /ˈiːɡərli/

Eagerly

急切地; 怀着强烈的愿望

Meaning

with keen interest or enthusiasm; with great desire

Example

The children eagerly waited for the holiday to begin.

孩子们急切地等待假期的开始。

B1 noun /ˈnɑn.sens/

Nonsense

胡说

Meaning

words or language that have no meaning; foolish or unacceptable behavior

Example

Stop talking nonsense and be serious!

停止胡说八道，认真点！

C1 noun /ˈækəleɪd/

accolade

荣誉

Meaning

An award, honor, or expression of praise.

Example

She received an accolade for her outstanding performance.

她因出色的表现获得了荣誉。

B2 noun /ˈkɒmənˌtɛri/

commentary

Meaning

An expression of opinions or explanations about an event, situation, or text.

Example

The professor's commentary on the novel was insightful.

教授对小说的评论非常有见地。

A1 pronoun /hɪm/

him

他

Meaning

Used to refer to a male person or animal already mentioned.

Example

I saw him at the park yesterday.

我昨天在公园看见了他。

C1 noun /ɪmˈpɜː.mə.nəns/

impermanence

无常

Meaning

The state or fact of lasting for only a limited period of time.

Example

The philosophy of Buddhism emphasizes the impermanence of life.

佛教哲学强调生命的无常性。

C1 adjective ˈɪn.tər.ɪm

interim

临时

Meaning

In or for the intervening period; provisional or temporary.

Example

Interim governments manage transitional phases.

临时政府管理过渡阶段。

B2 noun /ˌekspləˈreɪʃən/

exploration

探索

Meaning

the action of traveling through or studying an area to learn more about it

Example

Space exploration has expanded our understanding of the universe.

太空探索扩展了我们对宇宙的理解。

B1 noun /ˈdʒɜːrnəlɪst/

journalist

记者

Meaning

a person who writes news articles or reports for newspapers, magazines, or media

Example

The journalist covered the political event.

记者报道了政治事件。

C1 verb /ˌsuːpərɪmˈpoʊz/

superimpose

叠加

Meaning

to place one thing on top of another so that both can be seen

Example

The editor superimposed text over the image.

编辑将文本叠加在图片上。

C2 noun /ˈhɒthɛd/

hothead

脾气暴躁的人

Meaning

a person who acts quickly and without thinking when angry

Example

He is such a hothead that he often starts arguments.

他是个脾气暴躁的人，经常挑起争执。

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 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 adjective /əbˈstrʌk.tɪv/

Obstructive

阻碍性的

Meaning

deliberately creating difficulties or preventing progress; hindering or blocking something

Example

The obstructive policies hindered economic growth.

这些阻碍性的政策阻碍了经济增长。

C1 noun /ˈpæʃ.ən ˌflaʊ.ər/

Passion flower

激情花

Meaning

A climbing plant with intricate, colorful flowers; also refers to royal poinciana tree with red-orange blooms

Example

The passion flower vine covered the garden wall with beautiful blooms.

激情花藤用美丽的花朵覆盖了花园的墙壁。

B2 verb /dʒɑːɡ/

jog

慢跑

Meaning

to run at a slow, steady pace for exercise

Example

She jogs every morning in the park.

她每天早上在公园里慢跑。

B2 noun/verb /hɜːrd/

herd

Meaning

a large group of animals of the same type that live and feed together; or to gather animals into a group.

Example

The shepherd herded the sheep into the pen.

C1 adjective /pəˈrɪfərəl/

peripheral

外周的

Meaning

Relating to or situated on the edge or outer parts of something.

Example

The town is located on the peripheral area of the city.

这座城市位于城市的外周区域。

B2 verb /kənˈfaɪd/

confide

Meaning

To tell someone about a secret or private matter while trusting them not to repeat it.

Example

He confided his worries to his best friend.

C2 adjective /ˈdɛndrɔɪd/

dendroid

树状的

Meaning

tree-shaped or branching like a tree

Example

The coral has a dendroid structure.

珊瑚有一个树状结构。

C2 adjective /bɪˈfʌdld/

befuddled

困惑的

Meaning

confused, unable to think clearly

Example

He looked befuddled after hearing the complex instructions.

在听到复杂的指示后，他看起来很困惑。

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 verb /əˈdʒʌst/

adjust

调整

Meaning

to change something slightly to make it more suitable or effective

Example

She adjusted the mirror to see the road clearly.

她调整了镜子以清晰地看见路。

C1 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈkluːsɪv/

inconclusive

不确定的

Meaning

Not leading to a definite result or decision.

Example

The investigation remained inconclusive due to a lack of evidence.

由于缺乏证据，调查仍然是没有结果的。

B2 noun ˈmɑːr.kɪt ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi

market economy

市场经济

Meaning

An economic system where production and pricing decisions are controlled by individuals and based on supply and demand.

Example

A market economy allows businesses to compete freely.

市场经济允许企业自由竞争。

C2 noun /ˈlɪtəni/

litany

Meaning

a long, repetitive, or tedious account or list; originally a form of prayer

Example

The politician gave a litany of promises during the campaign.

C1 adjective /ˈbreɪzən/

brazen

Meaning

Bold and without shame; shameless.

Example

She made a brazen attempt to lie in front of everyone.

A1 noun /ˈfəʊtəʊ/

photo

照片

Meaning

a picture or image captured by a camera

Example

I took a photo of the sunset.

我拍了一张日落的照片。

A2 noun /ˈpoʊstər/

poster

海报

Meaning

a large printed picture or notice that is put on a wall for decoration or to advertise something

Example

They put up a movie poster outside the theater.

他们在电影院外面挂了一张电影海报。

A1 verb /kætʃ/

catch

接住

Meaning

to grab something that is moving; to get a disease; to understand

Example

Can you catch the ball I'm throwing?

你能接住我扔的球吗？

C2 noun /ˈmæntl̩/

mantel

壁炉上的架子

Meaning

A shelf above a fireplace, often used for decoration.

Example

She placed family photos on the mantel above the fireplace.

她把家庭照片放在壁炉上的架子上。

B1 noun ˌdemənˈstreɪʃənz

demonstrations

示威

Meaning

The action or process of showing the existence or truth of something by giving proof or evidence.

Example

Demonstrations occurred on March 11.

示威活动发生在3月11日。

C1 noun /ˈnʌt.meg/

Nut meg

肉豆蔻

Meaning

a spice made from the seed of the fruit of an evergreen tree, used in cooking and baking

Example

The recipe called for a teaspoon of ground nutmeg to flavor the custard.

食谱中要求用一茶匙磨碎的肉豆蔻来调味蛋奶冻。

B2 noun /ˈfaʊn.dər/

Founder

创始人

Meaning

a person who establishes an institution or settlement; someone who starts or creates something

Example

Steve Jobs was the co-founder of Apple Inc. and revolutionized personal computing.

史蒂夫·乔布斯是苹果公司联合创始人，并且革命性地改变了个人计算机。

B2 noun /ˈdeb.ɪt/

Debit

借方; 负债; 提款

Meaning

an entry recording an amount owed; money taken from a bank account

Example

The bank showed a debit of fifty dollars from my checking account.

银行显示从我的支票账户中扣除五十美元。

C2 adjective /ˌhɑːrdˈbɪtn̩/

hard-bitten

坚韧且经验丰富

Meaning

tough and experienced, not easily affected by emotions or hardship

Example

The hard-bitten detective showed no sign of surprise at the crime scene.

那个经验丰富的侦探在犯罪现场毫无惊讶之情。

B2 verb /ˈlaɪtən/

lighten

使变亮；缓和

Meaning

to make something brighter or less dark; to make something less heavy or serious

Example

A joke can lighten the mood during a tense meeting.

一个笑话可以缓和紧张会议的气氛。

C2 adjective /ˈrɛɡnənt/

regnant

在位

Meaning

Reigning; currently holding power, authority, or dominance.

Example

The regnant queen introduced several reforms during her reign.

在位的女王在她的统治期间进行了几项改革。

C2 adjective /ˈmɪnətɔːri/

minatory

威胁的

Meaning

Expressing a threat; menacing.

Example

The criminal gave the witness a minatory look.

罪犯给了证人一个威胁的眼神。

B1 noun /ˌkjʊr.iˈɑs.ɪ.ti/

Curiosity

好奇心; 不寻常或有趣的物品或事实

Meaning

a strong desire to know or learn something; an unusual or interesting object or fact

Example

Her curiosity about different cultures led her to travel around the world.

她对不同文化的好奇心促使她环游世界。

B1 noun rɪˈflɛkʃən

reflection

反射

Meaning

Serious thought or consideration about something.

Example

The reflection of the past filled his heart with sadness.

过去的反射使他的心充满了悲伤。

B2 adjective /ˌɪnɪˈfɪʃənt/

Inefficient

无效率

Meaning

not achieving maximum productivity; wasteful of time or resources

Example

The old computer system was inefficient and wasted a lot of time.

老旧的计算机系统效率低，浪费了很多时间。

C2 adjective /ˈneɪtl/

natal

与出生有关的

Meaning

Relating to birth or the place of birth.

Example

She returned to her natal village after many years.

她在许多年后返回了她的出生村庄。

B2 verb /hæk/

hack

Meaning

to cut or chop roughly; to gain unauthorized access to a computer system

Example

The programmer managed to hack into the system.

C2 noun /daɪn/

dyne

力的单位（厘米-克-秒制）

Meaning

A unit of force in the centimeter-gram-second (cgs) system equal to 10⁻⁵ newtons.

Example

The physicist measured the force in dynes.

物理学家用代因测量力。

B2 noun /kənˌtɪn.juˈeɪ.ʃən/

continuation

延续

Meaning

the action of carrying something on over time; extension

Example

The continuation of the series was announced after the finale.

系列的延续在结局后宣布。

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 /ɪnˈtɜːrmənəbl/

interminable

无尽

Meaning

Seemingly endless; having no apparent end.

Example

The meeting felt interminable and exhausting.

会议感觉无尽且令人疲惫。

B2 noun /ˈwɒtʃ.mən/

Watchman

看守人

Meaning

a person employed to guard or watch over a building or area, especially at night

Example

The watchman patrols the factory every hour to ensure security.

看守人每小时巡逻工厂，确保安全。

A2 verb /ˈhɜːri/

hurry

赶快

Meaning

to move or act with great speed; to rush

Example

We need to hurry or we'll be late.

我们得赶快，否则我们会迟到。

A2 noun səˈsaɪəti

society

社会

Meaning

The aggregate of people living together in a more or less ordered community.

Example

Society plays a pivotal role in shaping an individual's values.

社会在塑造个体价值观方面发挥着重要作用。

A2 adverb /ˈsʌd.ən.li/

Suddenly

突然

Meaning

quickly and without warning; unexpectedly

Example

The car suddenly stopped in the middle of the road.

车子突然停在了路中间。

C1 noun /ˈnaɪ.tɪŋ.ɡeɪl/

Nightingale

夜莺

Meaning

small songbird known for its beautiful singing, especially at night

Example

The nightingale sang sweetly in the moonlight.

夜莺在月光下甜美地歌唱。

C2 noun /ˌhaɪpəkəˈnektɪvɪti/

hyperconnectivity

超连接性

Meaning

The state of being extensively connected to other people, places, information, etc., through digital technology.

Example

Hyperconnectivity has changed the dynamics of human interaction.

超连接性改变了人类互动的动态。

C2 adjective /aɪˈtɪnərənt/

itinerant

流动的

Meaning

Traveling from place to place, especially for work or duty.

Example

The itinerant teacher moved from village to village to educate children.

这位流动的教师从一个村庄到另一个村庄，教育孩子们。

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。

B2 noun, verb /ræmp/

ramp

坡道

Meaning

a sloping surface joining two different levels; as a verb, to increase or rise sharply

Example

The car drove up the ramp into the parking garage.

汽车驶上了停车场的坡道。

C1 noun /ˈbaɪ.lɔː/

by-law

地方性法规

Meaning

A rule made by a company, organization, or local authority to control the actions of its members.

Example

The city council passed a new by-law regulating street vendors.

市议会通过了一项新的地方法规，规范街头小贩。

B1 noun /tɔːrtʃ/

Torch

手电筒 / 火炬

Meaning

a portable electric lamp powered by batteries; a flaming stick used for light

Example

Use the torch to find your way in the dark.

在黑暗中用手电筒来照路。

C2 verb /dɪsˈkaʊntənəns/

discountenance

反对

Meaning

To disapprove of or discourage something.

Example

The teacher strongly discountenanced cheating in exams.

老师强烈反对考试中的作弊行为。

A2 noun /tjuːb/

tube

管子

Meaning

a hollow cylinder used to convey something, typically fluid

Example

He used a tube to measure the liquid.

他使用管子来测量液体。

C1 adjective /dɪˈmɛntɪd/

demented

精神错乱的 / 不理智的

Meaning

behaving irrationally due to mental illness or extreme excitement

Example

He looked demented after hearing the shocking news.

他在听到令人震惊的消息后看起来像个精神错乱的人。

C2 noun /ˈpɒlɪti/

polity

政治，政府形式

Meaning

an organized society or form of government

Example

The ancient Greek polity had a system of city-states.

古希腊的政治有一个城邦制度。

B1 noun /ˈbæŋkɪŋ/

banking

银行业务或银行服务

Meaning

the business or services provided by a bank

Example

Online banking has made financial transactions easier.

在线银行业务使金融交易变得更容易。

C1 adjective /ˈtɒrɪd/

torrid

非常炎热和干燥；充满强烈情感或激情

Meaning

Very hot and dry; full of strong emotions or passion.

Example

The desert heat was torrid during the day.

沙漠的热量白天非常炎热。

B2 noun ɑːmd ˈkɒn.flɪkt

armed conflict

武装冲突

Meaning

A contest of armed forces; warfare between opposing military forces.

Example

Armed conflict resulted in widespread devastation.

武装冲突导致了广泛的破坏。

A2 noun /ˈɡraʊnd flɔːr/

ground floor

一楼

Meaning

the floor of a building at ground level; the starting level of an organization or activity

Example

The grocery shop is located on the ground floor of the building.

杂货店在一楼。

B1 adjective /θrɪld/

thrilled

兴奋

Meaning

extremely happy or excited

Example

She was thrilled with the surprise party.

她对惊喜派对感到兴奋。

C1 adjective /pɪˈkjuːniˌɛri/

pecuniary

财务的

Meaning

relating to money or financial matters

Example

They faced pecuniary difficulties after the business failed.

在生意失败后，他们面临着财务困难。

C1 noun /aɪl/

isle

小岛

Meaning

A small island or peninsula, often poetic or literary.

Example

They spent their honeymoon on a beautiful tropical isle.

他们在一个美丽的热带小岛上度过了他们的蜜月。

C1 noun /roʊz ˈber.i/

Rose berry

玫瑰莓

Meaning

a type of berry with rose-like characteristics or flavor

Example

The rose berry has a delicate floral taste that reminds me of roses.

玫瑰莓具有细腻的花香口感，让我想起玫瑰花。

C1 verb dɪˈlɪnieɪt

delineate

精确描述

Meaning

To describe or portray something precisely

Example

The artist delineated the scene in intricate detail.

艺术家以复杂的细节描述了场景。

B2 noun /ˈpæʃ.ən/

Passion

热情

Meaning

strong enthusiasm or excitement for something; intense emotion or feeling

Example

Her passion for music led her to become a professional singer.

她对音乐的热情促使她成为一名职业歌手。

B2 verb /ˈtɜːrmɪˌneɪt/

terminate

终止

Meaning

to bring something to an end or to stop something from continuing

Example

The company decided to terminate his contract.

公司决定终止他的合同。

B1 noun /əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃən/

Accommodation

住宿

Meaning

a room, group of rooms, or building in which someone may live or stay

Example

The hotel provides comfortable accommodation for tourists.

酒店为游客提供舒适的住宿。

C1 adjective /ləˈbɔːr.i.əs/

laborious

费力的

Meaning

requiring considerable effort and time; difficult and hard-working

Example

Writing the long report was a laborious task.

写长报告是一项费力的任务。

C1 noun /rɪˈmɪt.əns/

Remittance

汇款

Meaning

A sum of money sent in payment or as a gift.

Example

The country's economy benefits from expatriate remittance.

该国的经济从侨汇中受益。

A2 adjective /ˈkloʊ.sɪst/

closest

Concrete

坚固的；真实的；有形的；具体的

Meaning

solid; real; tangible; actual and specific

Example

We need concrete evidence to support our claims.

我们需要具体的证据来支持我们的主张。

B2 verb /ˈpɛrɪʃ/

perish

死去

Meaning

To die, especially in a sudden or violent way.

Example

Many soldiers perished in the war.

许多士兵在战争中死去。

C1 noun /ˈkaʊərdɪs/

cowardice

懦弱

Meaning

lack of courage; behavior showing fear

Example

His cowardice prevented him from speaking up.

他的懦弱让他无法发言。

A2 noun /ˈdʌzən/

dozen

打算

Meaning

a group of twelve

Example

She bought a dozen eggs from the market.

她从市场上买了十二个鸡蛋。

C2 verb /ˈɡræn.jʊ.leɪt/

granulate

颗粒化

Meaning

To form or cause to form into grains or small particles.

Example

The sugar began to granulate as it cooled.

糖开始结晶当它冷却了。

B2 verb /dɪˈstɔːrt/

distort

Meaning

to twist or change the shape, appearance, or meaning of something so it is not true or accurate

Example

The mirror distorted her reflection.

B1 noun /θʌm/

Thumb

拇指

Meaning

the short thick finger of the human hand

Example

She gave me a thumbs up to show her approval.

她给了我一个大拇指，表示她的认可。

C1 noun /ˈnoʊmæd/

nomad

游牧民

Meaning

A person who has no permanent home and moves from place to place.

Example

The desert was once home to nomads who lived by herding animals.

沙漠曾经是游牧民的家，他们靠放牧生存。

C2 noun /ˈpætrɪsaɪd/

patricide

弑父

Meaning

The act of killing one's own father.

Example

The ancient myth describes a son committing patricide to take the throne.

古老的神话描述了一位儿子为了登上王位而弑父。

B2 adjective /ˈjuː.nɪ.faɪd/

unified

统一

Meaning

Made into a whole or joined together.

Example

A unified approach fosters better outcomes.

统一的方法促进了更好的结果。

C1 noun /ˈrɛ.trəʊ.fɪt.ɪŋ/

retrofitting

为旧系统添加新技术或功能

Meaning

The addition of new technology or features to older systems.

Example

The building underwent retrofitting to meet new safety standards.

这座建筑通过加装 retrofit 来满足新的安全标准。

B2 adjective /ˈsɜːdʒɪkəl/

surgical

与外科手术相关

Meaning

relating to or involving surgery

Example

She underwent surgical treatment to repair the damage.

她接受了外科治疗来修复损伤。

B2 adjective /ˈlɛdʒɪslətɪv/

legislative

立法的

Meaning

relating to the making of laws

Example

The legislative body passed the new tax bill.

立法机构通过了新的税法。

A2 noun /ˈpɑːswɜːd/

password

密码

Meaning

a secret word or phrase used to gain access to something

Example

Make sure your password is strong and unique.

确保您的密码强大且独特。

C1 noun /ˈkuːdɒs/

kudos

赞扬

Meaning

Praise and honor received for an achievement.

Example

She received kudos for her excellent performance.

她因出色的表现获得了赞扬。

C2 adjective /səˈlɪsɪtəs/

solicitous

关心

Meaning

showing concern or care for someone's health, happiness, or comfort

Example

She was always solicitous about the well-being of her students.

她总是关心学生们的福祉。

C1 noun /fɪˈziːk/

physique

体型

Meaning

the form, size, and development of a person's body

Example

He has an athletic physique due to years of training.

他通过多年的训练有着运动员般的体型。

B2 noun /ˈkɒpə/

copper

铜

Meaning

a reddish-brown metal used for electrical wiring, coins, and more

Example

Copper is a good conductor of electricity.

铜是良好的电力导体。

C2 noun /kəˌmɒd.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

commodification

商品化

Meaning

The transformation of goods, services, ideas, or social relations into market commodities.

Example

The commodification of education has increased tuition costs.

教育的商品化提高了学费。

B1 noun /ˈpiː.nʌt/

Peanut

花生

Meaning

an edible seed that grows underground and is commonly eaten as a snack or used in cooking

Example

Roasted peanuts are a popular snack in many countries.

烤花生在许多国家都是受欢迎的小吃。

B2 noun /kənˈkʌʃən/

concussion

脑震荡

Meaning

A temporary unconsciousness or shock caused by a blow to the head.

Example

He suffered a concussion after falling from the bike.

他在从自行车上摔下来后，遭受了脑震荡。

A1 verb /kliːn/

clean

清洁

Meaning

To make something free from dirt, marks, or mess.

Example

She cleaned the kitchen before the guests arrived.

她在客人到来之前清洁了厨房。

B1 noun /ɪˈfɛk.tɪv kəˌmjuː.nɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

effective communication

有效沟通

Meaning

Clear and meaningful exchange of information that achieves its intended purpose.

Example

Effective communication is key to strong relationships.

有效沟通是建立强大关系的关键。

C2 noun /meɪs/

mace

权杖 / 钉锤

Meaning

a ceremonial staff carried as a symbol of authority or a weapon similar to a club

Example

The guard carried a mace as a symbol of authority.

守卫携带了一根权杖作为权威的象征。

C2 noun /ˈnɪk.næk/

knickknack

幸福

Meaning

A small decorative object, especially in a house.

Example

The shelf was full of little knickknacks collected from their travels.

当她收到奖项时，她无法隐藏自己的幸福。

C1 noun /ˈkændɪdnəs/

candidness

坦率

Meaning

The quality of being open, honest, and straightforward

Example

Her candidness during the meeting impressed everyone.

她在会议中的坦率给大家留下了深刻的印象。

B2 noun /beɪs/

bass

低沉的男性嗓音 / 贝斯吉他

Meaning

the lowest adult male singing voice; also, low-frequency sounds in music or a type of fish

Example

He played the bass guitar at the concert.

他在音乐会弹奏了贝斯吉他。

C1 noun /ˌnoʊtəˈraɪəti/

notoriety

恶名

Meaning

The state of being famous or well-known for something bad.

Example

The criminal gained notoriety for his daring escapes.

罪犯因其大胆的逃脱而声名狼藉。

A1 adjective /blæk/

Black

黑色

Meaning

having the darkest color; the opposite of white

Example

She wore a beautiful black dress to the party.

她穿了一件漂亮的黑色连衣裙去参加聚会。

C2 noun /ˈpɜr.kwɪ.zɪt/

Perquisite

附带福利

Meaning

an additional benefit or privilege given to an employee beyond their regular salary; a special right or advantage

Example

Company car was one of the perquisites of his executive position.

公司车是他担任该高管职位的附带福利之一。

B2 adjective /aɪˈdentɪkəl/

Identical

相同的; 完全一样的

Meaning

exactly the same; not different in any way

Example

The twins look completely identical to each other.

这对双胞胎看起来完全一样。

C1 verb /wiːld/

wield

持有，使用

Meaning

To hold and use a weapon, tool, or power effectively.

Example

The warrior wielded his sword with great skill.

战士熟练地使用他的剑。

C1 verb/noun /pərˈvɜːrt/

pervert

Meaning

As a verb: to distort the meaning or purpose of something; as a noun: a person with abnormal or immoral sexual behavior.

Example

He tried to pervert the truth to escape punishment.

C1 verb /ˈhæmpər/

hamper

妨碍

Meaning

to hinder or impede the movement or progress of

Example

The heavy rain hampered our travel plans.

大雨妨碍了我们的旅行计划。

C2 noun /dɜːrdʒ/

dirge

挽歌

Meaning

A mournful song, piece of music, or poem expressing grief, often for the dead.

Example

The choir sang a solemn dirge at the funeral.

合唱团在葬礼上唱了一首庄严的挽歌。

C1 verb /ˌkɒndɪˈsɛnd/

condescend

从高处以友善的态度

Meaning

to behave as if one is superior while being gracious to others

Example

He would not condescend to answer such a trivial question.

他不会屈尊回答如此琐碎的问题。

C1 noun /ˈpæntəmaɪm/

pantomime

哑剧

Meaning

A type of theatrical performance using gestures and movements without spoken words; in Britain, a musical comedy play for families performed at Christmas.

Example

The children enjoyed the Christmas pantomime at the local theater.

孩子们在当地剧院观看了圣诞哑剧。

C1 verb /daɪˈvʌldʒ/

divulge

透露

Meaning

to make known something private, secret, or previously unknown

Example

She refused to divulge the source of her information.

她拒绝透露她信息的来源。

B2 verb /ˈwiːkən/

Weaken

削弱

Meaning

to make or become less strong or powerful

Example

The illness weakened his immune system significantly.

这场疾病显著削弱了他的免疫系统。

C2 noun /pɪˈnɒlədʒi/

penology

监狱学

Meaning

The study of prison management and criminal rehabilitation.

Example

He decided to specialize in penology to help improve the prison system.

他决定专攻监狱学，以帮助改善监狱系统。

B1 verb /dɪˈpɑːrt/

depart

Meaning

to leave, especially to start a journey

Example

The train will depart at 9 a.m.

C1 noun ˈhɛroʊˌɪzəm

heroism

英雄主义

Meaning

Great bravery; the qualities or attributes of a hero.

Example

The heroism of freedom fighters inspires the nation.

自由斗士的英雄主义激励着国家。

C1 adjective/noun /ˈkɜːrsɪv/

cursive

斜体字

Meaning

Written with characters joined together in a flowing manner.

Example

The teacher asked students to write the essay in cursive handwriting.

老师让学生用斜体字写作文。