C1 noun /ˈiː.zi tʃeər/

Easy-chair

安乐椅

Meaning

a comfortable chair with arms and a back that reclines

Example

He relaxed in his favorite easy-chair after work.

他下班后在他最喜欢的安乐椅上放松。

C2 noun /θiˈɒsəfi/

theosophy

神智学

Meaning

A religious or philosophical belief system that seeks direct knowledge of the mysteries of life and the divine.

Example

Theosophy attracted people interested in mysticism and spiritual growth.

神智学吸引了对神秘主义和精神成长感兴趣的人们。

C2 adjective /ˈstɜːr.tər.əs/

stertorous

重呼吸声

Meaning

Characterized by heavy snoring or breathing.

Example

The patient’s stertorous breathing alarmed the nurses.

病人的重呼吸声让护士们感到惊讶。

B2 noun /ˌrɪəlɪˈzeɪʃən/

realization

实现

Meaning

the act of becoming fully aware of something as a fact

Example

Her realization of the problem helped solve the issue.

她对问题的实现帮助解决了问题。

B2 noun /prɪˈtens/

Pretence

虚伪

Meaning

an attempt to make something that is not the case appear true

Example

He made no pretence of being interested in the conversation.

他没有装作对谈话感兴趣。

C1 adjective /dɪsˈpæʃənət/

dispassionate

冷静的

Meaning

not influenced by strong emotion; impartial

Example

The judge remained dispassionate throughout the trial.

法官在整个审判过程中保持冷静。

C2 verb /ɪmˈpeɪl/

impale

刺穿

Meaning

to pierce or fix something with a sharp object

Example

The knight was impaled by the enemy’s spear.

骑士被敌人的长矛刺穿。

B1 noun /tɑːsk/

task

任务

Meaning

a piece of work or duty to be done

Example

He completed the task before the deadline.

他在截止日期前完成了任务。

B2 noun /ˈpɑː.tɪ.klz/

particles

微粒

Meaning

Minute portions of matter.

Example

PM2.5 particles harm respiratory health.

PM2.5微粒危害呼吸健康。

C2 noun /ˈʃɑːdənfrɔɪdə/

schadenfreude

从他人的不幸中获得的快乐

Meaning

pleasure derived from another person's misfortune

Example

He felt a sense of schadenfreude when his rival failed.

当他的对手失败时，他感到一阵沙登弗洛伊德。

C2 noun /əˈmʊr/

amour

秘密的爱

Meaning

A secret or illicit love affair.

Example

The novel tells the story of a forbidden amour between two characters.

这本小说讲述了两个人物之间的禁忌爱情故事。

C2 adjective /ɔːˈrɔːrəl/

auroral

与极光相关

Meaning

Relating to or resembling the aurora, especially the northern lights.

Example

The scientists observed auroral activity in the night sky.

科学家们在夜空中观察到了欧若拉活动。

C1 adjective /ˌret.rəˈspek.tɪv/

Retrospective

回顾的

Meaning

looking back on or dealing with past events or situations

Example

The museum held a retrospective exhibition of the artist's work.

博物馆举办了这位艺术家的回顾展。

B2 adjective ɪˈvɒlvɪŋ

evolving

演变的

Meaning

Developing gradually, especially from a simple to a more complex form; changing and developing.

Example

Education plays a role in evolving societal norms.

教育在社会规范的演变中发挥着作用。

A1 adjective/adverb /leɪt/

late

迟到

Meaning

arriving, happening, or done after the expected time

Example

He arrived late to the meeting.

他迟到了会议。

C1 verb /klæsp/

clasp

抓住 / 扣子

Meaning

to grasp or hold tightly; also a device for fastening

Example

She clasped her hands together in prayer.

她在祈祷时将手紧紧地握在一起。

B1 noun /fiː/

fee

费用

Meaning

A payment made for a service or privilege.

Example

The lawyer charged a high fee for his services.

律师为他的服务收取了高额费用。

C1 noun /ˈɑd.ɪ.ti/

Oddity

奇异现象

Meaning

something that is strange or unusual; a peculiar trait

Example

His habit of sleeping standing up was considered an oddity.

他站着睡觉的习惯被视为一种奇异现象。

C2 noun /tʃɜːrl/

churl

Meaning

A rude, boorish, or ill-mannered person.

Example

The waiter was such a churl that customers left unhappy.

C1 noun /stents/

stents

支架

Meaning

Small mesh tubes used to treat narrow or blocked arteries.

Example

Stents were successfully placed using robotic techniques.

支架通过机器人技术成功放置。

A1 preposition /tuː/

to

到

Meaning

used for expressing motion or direction

Example

She is going to the market.

她去市场。

C1 noun /ˈfæk.ʃən/

Faction

派系

Meaning

a small organized dissenting group within a larger one

Example

Different factions within the party disagreed about the new policy.

党内的不同派系对新政策存在分歧。

C1 adjective /ˈrɛtɪsənt/

reticent

沉默寡言

Meaning

not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily; reserved

Example

She was reticent about her personal life.

她对自己的个人生活保持沉默。

A1 verb /weɪt/

wait

等待

Meaning

to stay in expectation; to delay action until something happens

Example

Please wait here while I get the documents.

请在这里等待，我去拿文件。

B2 adjective, noun, verb /ˈæb.strækt/

abstract

抽象的, 摘要

Meaning

existing in thought or as an idea but not having physical or concrete existence; a summary of a text

Example

The artist is known for her abstract paintings.

艺术家以其抽象画作而闻名。

C1 noun /fɔːn/

Fawn

小鹿

Meaning

a young deer; a light yellowish-brown color

Example

The mother deer protects her fawn from predators.

母鹿保护她的小鹿免受掠食者的伤害。

C1 noun /rɪˈpraɪ.zəl/

Reprisal

报复

Meaning

an act of retaliation; revenge taken for an injury or wrong

Example

The attack was carried out as a reprisal for the earlier bombing.

此次攻击是作为对早期爆炸事件的报复而进行的。

C2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈstraɪd/

overstride

跨越大步走

Meaning

To stride over something; to step across with long steps.

Example

He managed to overstride the narrow stream with ease.

他轻松地跨越了狭窄的溪流。

A2 verb,noun /pæk/

pack

Meaning

to put things into a container for storage or transport; a collection of items kept together

Example

She packed her clothes into a suitcase for the trip.

B1 adverb /ɪˈnɪʃəli/

initially

一开始

Meaning

At the beginning; at first.

Example

Initially, he refused the offer but later accepted it.

一开始，他拒绝了这个提议，但后来接受了。

C1 noun /ˌhaɪ.roʊˈɡlɪf.ɪks/

hieroglyphics

象形文字

Meaning

a system of writing using pictures or symbols, used especially by ancient Egyptians

Example

The tomb walls were covered with Egyptian hieroglyphics.

坟墓的墙壁上刻有埃及的象形文字。

C1 noun /ˈstɪklər/

stickler

对规则严格的人

Meaning

a person who insists on a certain quality or standard of behavior

Example

He is a stickler for punctuality and never tolerates delays.

他非常严格地要求准时，从不容忍迟到。

C1 adjective daɪˈvɜː.dʒənt

divergent

分歧的

Meaning

Tending to be different or develop in different directions

Example

Divergent policies create challenges in collaboration.

分歧的政策在合作中带来了挑战。

A1 pronoun /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

something

某事

Meaning

an unspecified or unknown thing

Example

I think something is wrong with my phone.

我觉得我的手机有些问题。

B2 noun /dʒʌŋk/

Junk

垃圾; 废品

Meaning

old or discarded articles that are considered useless or of little value; things of poor quality

Example

He cleaned out the garage and threw away all the old junk.

他清理了车库，扔掉了所有旧的垃圾。

C2 noun /ˈdʌlərd/

dullard

傻瓜

Meaning

a slow or stupid person

Example

He was considered a dullard by his classmates.

他被同学们视为傻瓜。

B2 noun /ˈweə(r)haʊs/

warehouse

仓库

Meaning

a large building where goods are stored before being sold or distributed

Example

The company stores all its products in a big warehouse.

公司将所有产品存储在一个大仓库里。

A2 verb /əˈtækt/

attacked

攻击了

Meaning

physically or verbally assaulted someone or something; launched an aggressive action against a target

Example

The soldiers attacked the enemy at dawn.

士兵在黎明时攻击了敌人。

B2 verb /ɪmˈbɒdi/

embody

体现

Meaning

To give tangible or visible form to an idea, quality, or feeling.

Example

She embodies the spirit of generosity.

她体现了慷慨的精神。

A1 noun /fəʊn/

phone

电话

Meaning

a device for communication, typically used to make calls or send messages

Example

I need to charge my phone.

我需要给我的电话充电。

B2 noun /ˈprɒbləm ˈsɒlvɪŋ/

problem-solving

问题解决

Meaning

The process of finding solutions to difficult or complex issues.

Example

Problem-solving skills are key to leadership.

解决问题的技能是领导力的关键。

C1 noun /slæɡ/

slag

炉渣

Meaning

Stony waste matter separated from metals during the smelting process.

Example

The factory dumped the slag near the river.

工厂把炉渣倾倒在河边。

C1 verb /diːm/

deem

认为, 判断

Meaning

to regard or consider in a specified way

Example

The project was deemed a success by the board.

该项目被董事会认为是成功的。

C2 noun /ˌæpəˈleɪʃən/

appellation

名称 / 称号

Meaning

a name or title

Example

The city has earned the appellation 'The Big Apple'.

这座城市获得了‘大苹果’的称号。

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。

C1 noun /ˈmjuːtɪni/

mutiny

叛乱

Meaning

an open rebellion against authority, especially by soldiers or sailors

Example

The sailors staged a mutiny against their captain.

水手们发动了对他们船长的叛乱。

C1 noun /ˈɛf.ɪ.kə.si/

efficacy

效能

Meaning

The ability to produce a desired or intended result; effectiveness.

Example

The efficacy of the vaccine has been proven in trials.

疫苗的效能在试验中得到了证明。

A2 noun /mjuˈziːəm/

museum

博物馆

Meaning

a building in which objects of historical, scientific, artistic, or cultural interest are stored and exhibited

Example

We visited the art museum to see the new exhibition.

我们参观了艺术博物馆，欣赏了新的展览。

A1 verb /meɪk/

make

做

Meaning

to create, produce, or construct something

Example

I make coffee every morning.

我每天早上做咖啡。

C2 noun /ˈrɛlɪkwɛri/

reliquary

遗物箱

Meaning

a container for holy relics

Example

The ancient reliquary was decorated with gold and precious stones.

古老的遗物箱装饰着金子和宝石。

C2 adjective /ˈleɪ.tɪʃ/

latish

稍微晚一点

Meaning

Somewhat late; occurring or arriving later than usual but not very late.

Example

We arrived latish to the party but still caught most of the fun.

我们稍微晚一点到达了聚会，但仍然赶上了大部分的乐趣。

C1 adjective /ˌmiːtiˈɔːrɪk/

meteoric

与流星相关; 非常迅速且通常是暂时的。

Meaning

Relating to meteors; very rapid and often temporary.

Example

The singer’s meteoric rise to fame surprised everyone.

这位歌手的流星般的成名之路让每个人都感到惊讶。

B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈloʊd/

overload

过载

Meaning

to load with too much weight or cargo; to give too much work or information

Example

Don't overload the washing machine or it might break down.

不要过载洗衣机，否则它可能会坏掉。

C2 adjective /əˈrækjələr/

oracular

神谕的

Meaning

Resembling an oracle; giving wise, mysterious, or prophetic statements

Example

Her oracular words left the audience deep in thought.

她的神谕般的话让观众陷入了深思。

C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈfɛktɪd/

unaffected

不受影响的, 自然的

Meaning

Not influenced or touched by something; genuine and natural.

Example

He remained unaffected by the criticism and kept working hard.

他对批评毫不受影响，继续努力工作。

A2 adjective /sɔft/

Soft

柔软; 温柔; 安静

Meaning

not hard or firm; gentle; quiet; tender

Example

The pillow is very soft and comfortable.

枕头很柔软，且很舒服。

C2 noun /ˈprɒvəndər/

provender

牲畜食物

Meaning

food or provisions, especially for livestock

Example

The barn was filled with provender for the cattle.

谷仓里装满了牲畜的食物。

C1 noun /ˈpɔːrsəlɪn/

porcelain

瓷器

Meaning

A white, hard ceramic material often used for dishes and ornaments.

Example

The museum displayed ancient porcelain vases from China.

博物馆展示了来自中国的古代瓷器花瓶。

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。

C1 adjective /səˈdɪs.tɪk/

sadistic

施虐狂

Meaning

Deriving pleasure from inflicting pain or suffering on others.

Example

The villain had a sadistic smile while hurting his enemies.

恶棍在伤害敌人时露出了施虐狂的笑容。

A2 preposition /əˈpɒn/

upon

之后

Meaning

on or immediately after

Example

Upon hearing the news, he rushed to the hospital.

听到消息后，他赶到医院。

C2 verb /bɪˈtroʊð/

betroth

订婚

Meaning

To formally promise to marry someone; to engage.

Example

He was betrothed to the princess at a young age.

他在年轻时就与公主订婚了。

C2 adjective /əˌnækrəˈnɪstɪk/

anachronistic

时代错误的

Meaning

belonging to a period other than that being portrayed; old-fashioned or outdated

Example

His views on gender roles are considered anachronistic.

他关于性别角色的看法被认为是时代错误的。

C1 noun /ˈspɛktər/

specter

幽灵

Meaning

A ghost or spirit; something that causes fear or dread.

Example

The specter of war still haunts the region.

战争的幽灵仍然在该地区徘徊。

B2 noun /ˈfleɪ.vər/

Flavour

风味

Meaning

the distinctive taste of a food or drink; a particular quality or atmosphere

Example

The soup had a rich flavour of herbs and spices from the garden.

汤里有来自花园的丰富香草和香料味。

C2 noun /ˈpɛntæd/

pentad

五个一组

Meaning

A group or set of five things.

Example

The committee was divided into a pentad of working groups.

委员会被分成了五个工作小组。

B2 noun /bækˈtɪəriəm/

bacterium

细菌

Meaning

A single microscopic organism belonging to the group of bacteria.

Example

The doctor explained that a single bacterium can multiply rapidly under the right conditions.

医生解释说，一个单一的细菌在适当的条件下可以迅速繁殖。

C1 verb /ˌpriːdɪˈspoʊz/

predispose

使...易患

Meaning

To make someone more likely to behave in a certain way or be affected by something.

Example

His genetics may predispose him to diabetes.

他的基因可能使他容易得糖尿病。

B2 adjective /ˌpeɪ.triˈɑː.tɪk/

Patriotic

爱国的

Meaning

showing love for one's country

Example

The patriotic citizens celebrated Independence Day with great enthusiasm.

爱国的公民们以极大的热情庆祝独立日。

B1 noun /dɪˈlaɪt/

Delight

快乐; 愉悦

Meaning

a feeling of happiness or pleasure; something that gives great pleasure

Example

The children's laughter filled her heart with pure delight.

孩子们的笑声让她的心充满了纯粹的快乐。

A2 verb /baɪt/

bite

咬

Meaning

to cut with teeth; to have a sharp effect

Example

The dog might bite if it feels threatened.

那只狗可能会咬，如果它感到受到威胁。

B1 noun /ˈlʌk.ʃər.i/

Luxury

奢华

Meaning

the state of great comfort and extravagant living; an inessential, desirable item that is expensive or difficult to obtain

Example

They enjoyed the luxury of a five-star hotel.

他们享受着五星级酒店的奢华。

B2 noun /ˈsɜːr.plʌs/

surplus

盈余

Meaning

An amount that is more than what is needed.

Example

The country has a surplus of food this year.

今年该国的食品盈余。

C2 noun /flæks/

flax

亚麻

Meaning

a plant whose fibers are used to make linen and whose seeds are edible

Example

Flax is often used in making linen fabrics.

亚麻常用于制作亚麻织物。

C1 adjective /ˌɪnkɒmprɪˈhɛnsəbl/

incomprehensible

难以理解的

Meaning

Impossible or very difficult to understand.

Example

The professor’s lecture was so fast it became incomprehensible.

教授的讲座太快了，以至于变得难以理解。

C1 noun /ˈɪrɪtənt/

irritant

刺激物

Meaning

something that causes irritation or discomfort

Example

Dust is a common irritant for people with allergies.

灰尘是过敏者常见的刺激物。

C1 noun /dʒɪst/

Gist

要点

Meaning

the substance or essence of a speech or text; the main point

Example

I missed the beginning of the lecture, but I caught the gist of the professor's argument.

我错过了讲座的开始，但我理解了教授论点的要点。

C1 adjective /ɔːˈdeɪ.ʃəs/

Audacious

大胆

Meaning

showing willingness to take bold risks; daring

Example

His audacious plan to climb the mountain without proper equipment shocked everyone.

他毫不犹豫地提出了一个大胆的计划，要在没有适当设备的情况下攀登这座山，令所有人震惊。

C2 adjective /sɪˈnɒptɪk/

synoptic

概括性的

Meaning

giving a general overview or summary; presenting a broad view

Example

The report offers a synoptic view of climate trends over the past century.

报告提供了过去一个世纪气候趋势的概括性视图。

A2 noun /ˈsteɪʃən/

station

Meaning

a place where a particular service is provided, especially for transportation

Example

We arrived at the station just in time for the train.

A2 verb/adjective /lɒst/

lost

丢失

Meaning

Unable to find the way; no longer in possession of something.

Example

He lost his keys and couldn’t enter the house.

他丢失了钥匙，无法进入房子。

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。

A2 noun /hɛlθ/

health

健康

Meaning

The state of being free from illness or injury.

Example

Exercise is important for good health.

锻炼对保持良好的健康很重要。

B2 noun /ˈbʊlɪt/

Bullet

子弹

Meaning

a metal projectile fired from a gun

Example

The bullet missed its target and hit the wall.

子弹错过了目标并击中了墙壁。

C1 verb, noun /ɡɔːrdʒ/

gorge

贪婪地吃 / 山间狭谷

Meaning

to eat greedily; a narrow valley between mountains or hills

Example

They gorged themselves on pizza after the hike.

他们在徒步旅行后大快朵颐地吃了比萨。

C1 adjective /ˈmɒsi/

Mossy

覆盖苔藓的；生苔的

Meaning

covered with moss; having moss growing on it

Example

The old tree trunk was mossy and covered with green vegetation.

这棵老树干上覆盖着苔藓，并且被绿色植物覆盖。

B2 noun /buːθ/

booth

电话亭

Meaning

a small enclosed space or area used for a specific purpose, such as voting or selling.

Example

He went into the voting booth to cast his ballot.

他进入了投票亭，准备投票。

C1 verb /ˈdʒʌmbəl/

jumble

混合

Meaning

to mix things together in a confused or untidy way

Example

Don't jumble all the papers together in one pile.

不要把所有的文件混在一起。

C2 noun /ˌɔːltərˈkeɪʃən/

altercation

争执, 争吵

Meaning

a noisy argument or quarrel

Example

There was a brief altercation between the two drivers.

两位司机之间发生了简短的争执。

C1 noun /koʊlt/

Colt

小马驹

Meaning

a young male horse, especially one under four years old

Example

The farmer trained the young colt to accept a saddle.

农民训练年轻的小马驹来接受马鞍。

C2 noun /haɪˈdrɒmɪtər/

hydrometer

Meaning

An instrument used to measure the density or specific gravity of liquids.

Example

The brewer used a hydrometer to test the sugar content of the solution.

C1 verb /ˌdɪsəˈsɛmbəl/

disassemble

拆开

Meaning

To take apart something into its separate pieces.

Example

He had to disassemble the computer to repair it.

他必须拆开电脑来修理它。

C1 adjective /tɪˈrænɪkəl/

tyrannical

暴虐

Meaning

exercising power in a cruel or arbitrary way

Example

The tyrannical ruler silenced all opposition.

暴虐的统治者让所有的反对派都沉默了。

C2 verb /ɪnˈɡreɪʃiˌeɪt/

ingratiate

Meaning

To gain favor or approval by deliberate effort, often in a flattering way.

Example

She tried to ingratiate herself with her boss by complimenting him often.

C1 adjective /ˈlʌʃəs/

luscious

美味的

Meaning

deliciously sweet or rich; highly appealing to the senses

Example

She served a luscious chocolate cake.

她端上了一块美味的巧克力蛋糕。

C1 noun /kənˈveɪəns/

conveyance

运输

Meaning

The action or process of transporting or carrying someone or something from one place to another.

Example

The conveyance of goods was delayed due to bad weather.

由于恶劣的天气，货物的运输被延迟。

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。

C2 noun /ˌkæv.əlˈkeɪd/

cavalcade

盛大队列

Meaning

a formal procession of people riding on horses or in vehicles

Example

The king’s arrival was marked by a grand cavalcade.

国王的到来标志着一场盛大的队列。

C1 adjective /ˈtrænzɪtɔːri/

transitory

暂时的

Meaning

Not permanent; temporary.

Example

The transitory nature of fame makes it difficult to maintain.

名声的暂时性使得保持它变得困难。

C1 noun /maɪm/

Mime

哑剧演员

Meaning

A performer who acts without words, using only gestures and body movements

Example

The street mime entertained the crowd with his invisible box routine.

街头哑剧演员用他的无形盒子表演娱乐了人群。

B1 noun /ˈbaɪər/

buyer

买家

Meaning

a person who makes a purchase

Example

The buyer inspected the car before making payment.

买家在付款之前检查了这辆车。

C2 noun /ɜːrˈbænɪti/

urbanity

都市气质

Meaning

refined courtesy, elegance, and sophistication in manner

Example

Her urbanity made her popular among diplomats and leaders.

她的都市气质让她在外交官和领导人中非常受欢迎。

A1 adjective, adverb, verb /ˈbɛtər/

better

Meaning

of a more excellent or effective type or quality; to surpass or improve

Example

He felt better after taking the medicine.

C1 noun /ɪmˈpɛd.ɪ.mənt/

impediment

障碍

Meaning

A hindrance or obstruction in doing something; something that prevents progress.

Example

Lack of funds is a major impediment to the project.

资金不足是项目的主要障碍。

B2 verb /dɪˈspætʃ/

dispatch

派遣

Meaning

to send off to a destination or for a purpose

Example

The company dispatched aid to the flood victims.

公司向洪水受害者派遣了援助。

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。

C2 adjective /ˈplɛntɪəs/

plenteous

丰富

Meaning

existing in great quantity; abundant

Example

The harvest was plenteous, providing enough food for the entire village.

收成丰富，为整个村庄提供了足够的食物。

A1 conjunction /ænd/

and

和

Meaning

Used to connect words or sentences that are to be taken jointly.

Example

She bought apples and oranges.

她买了苹果和橙子。

C1 verb /ɪnˈtæŋɡəl/

entangle

Meaning

to become twisted together or caught in something; to involve in difficulties

Example

The fish got entangled in the net.

B2 verb /ɪˈvæljueɪt/

evaluate

评估

Meaning

To assess or judge the value, quality, or significance of something.

Example

The teacher will evaluate the students’ projects tomorrow.

老师明天将评估学生的项目。

C1 noun /ˌjuːθəˈneɪʒə/

euthanasia

安乐死

Meaning

The practice of intentionally ending a life to relieve pain and suffering.

Example

The debate about euthanasia raises difficult ethical questions.

关于安乐死的辩论提出了困难的伦理问题。

B2 adverb /ˈɒdli/

oddly

奇怪地

Meaning

in a strange or unusual way; unexpectedly

Example

Oddly, he didn’t seem upset by the bad news.

奇怪的是，他似乎并没有因为坏消息而难过。

B2 noun /stjuːˈpɪdəti/

stupidity

愚蠢

Meaning

lack of intelligence or common sense

Example

His stupidity caused a lot of problems for the team.

他的愚蠢给团队带来了很多问题。

C1 adjective /ˈskeɪ.li/

Scaly

鳞片状的

Meaning

covered with scales; having a rough surface like scales

Example

The fish has scaly skin.

那条鱼有鳞片的皮肤。

C2 verb /ˈbraʊˌbiːt/

browbeat

威胁 / 强迫

Meaning

To intimidate or bully someone into doing something

Example

The lawyer tried to browbeat the witness.

律师试图威胁证人。

C1 noun/verb /ˈɪmprɪnt/

imprint

印记

Meaning

A mark or impression made by pressure; to establish or fix firmly in someone's mind.

Example

The event left an indelible imprint on the city's history.

这一事件在这座城市的历史上留下了不可磨灭的印记。

C1 noun /ˈhaɪ.nəs/

Highness

陛下; 王室头衔

Meaning

a title given to a person of royal rank; the quality or state of being high or elevated

Example

Your Highness, the royal carriage is ready to take you to the state banquet this evening.

陛下，皇家马车已准备好将您带到今晚的国宴。

C1 noun /ˈɛskəpeɪd/

escapade

冒险

Meaning

an adventurous, exciting, or reckless act

Example

Their summer escapade included camping and mountain climbing.

他们的夏季冒险包括露营和登山。

B2 adjective /ˈeɪ.li.ən/

alien

外星人

Meaning

Belonging to a foreign country or nation; extraterrestrial.

Example

The telescope is capable of detecting alien signals.

望远镜能够探测外星信号。

B2 noun ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəl ˌdɛɡrəˈdeɪʃən

environmental degradation

环境退化

Meaning

The deterioration of the environment through depletion of resources and destruction of ecosystems.

Example

Environmental degradation threatens biodiversity.

环境退化威胁到生物多样性。

C1 adjective ˌsɪn.əˈdʒɪs.tɪk

synergistic

协同的

Meaning

Relating to the interaction of elements that when combined produce a greater effect than the sum of their individual effects.

Example

A synergistic effect occurs when nutrients work together.

协同效应发生在营养素共同作用时。