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C2 noun /eɪˈklɑː/

eclat

巨大成功
Meaning
Brilliant success, acclaim, or great public approval.
Example
The artist's debut performance was met with great éclat.
艺术家的首次演出获得了巨大的成功。
C2 noun /ˈmaʊntɪˌbæŋk/

mountebank

骗子
Meaning
A charlatan or trickster who deceives others, often for personal gain.
Example
The crowd was fooled by the mountebank’s false promises.
人群被这个骗子的虚假承诺欺骗了。
C2 noun /ɪnˈsɪpiəns/

incipience

开始
Meaning
the beginning or initial stage of something
Example
The project was still in its incipience when funding was approved.
当资金获得批准时,项目仍处于其开始阶段。
C2 adjective /ˈtrɛntʃənt/

trenchant

尖锐
Meaning
expressed strongly, effectively, and clearly; sharp or cutting in style or expression
Example
Her trenchant criticism of the policy left no room for misunderstanding.
她对政策的尖锐批评没有留下误解的空间。
C2 noun /ˈɛksplɪkeɪtər/

explicator

阐释者
Meaning
a person who explains or interprets something in detail
Example
The critic served as an explicator of the poet’s complex works.
评论家担任了诗人复杂作品的阐释者。
C2 verb /əˈvɜːr/

aver

坚称
Meaning
to state or assert something confidently and strongly
Example
She averred that she was innocent.
她坚称她是无辜的。
C2 adjective /ˌfoʊtoʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/

photoelectric

光电
Meaning
relating to the emission of electrons or other free carriers when light shines on a material
Example
The photoelectric effect is fundamental in solar panels.
光电效应在太阳能板中是基础。
C2 adjective /ˈkeəwɔːn/

careworn

疲惫且忧虑
Meaning
Showing signs of worry, stress, or exhaustion.
Example
His careworn face revealed years of struggle.
他那张疲惫的脸显示了多年的挣扎。
C2 adjective /ˈvoʊlənt/

volant

会飞的
Meaning
able to fly or moving swiftly
Example
The volant bird soared gracefully across the sky.
那只会飞的鸟优雅地飞翔在天空中。
C2 adjective /ˌɛf.ɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs/

efficacious

有效的
Meaning
Successful in producing a desired or intended result; effective.
Example
The vaccine proved highly efficacious in preventing infections.
疫苗在预防感染方面证明是非常有效的。
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。
C2 noun /ˈpoʊ.ə.si/

poesy

诗意
Meaning
poetry; the art or composition of poems
Example
The anthology was filled with romantic poesy.
这本选集充满了浪漫的诗意。
C2 adjective /ˌvɪtriˈɑːlɪk/

vitriolic

尖刻的批评
Meaning
filled with bitter criticism or malice
Example
His vitriolic remarks hurt everyone in the room.
他尖刻的评论伤害了房间里所有的人。
C2 noun /ʌnˈkloʊðɪŋ/

unclothing

脱衣
Meaning
the act or process of removing clothing
Example
The child quickly ran inside for unclothing after playing in the mud.
孩子在泥地玩耍后迅速跑进去脱衣。
C2 noun /əˈrɪə/

arrear

欠款
Meaning
A debt or payment that is overdue and unpaid.
Example
He was sued for an arrear of rent.
他因未付租金的欠款被起诉。
C2 noun /ˌiː.mɛnˈdeɪ.ʃən/

emendation

修正
Meaning
a correction or improvement made to a text
Example
The article required several emendations before it was ready for print.
这篇文章在准备打印之前需要几次修正。
C2 noun /əˈsper.ɪ.ti/

asperity

Meaning
Harshness of tone, manner, or surface.
Example
She spoke with asperity when she was interrupted.
C2 adjective /kəˈnjuːbiəl/

connubial

婚姻的
Meaning
Relating to marriage or the relationship of a married couple.
Example
They celebrated their connubial bliss with a honeymoon trip.
他们通过蜜月旅行庆祝他们的婚姻幸福。
C2 noun /ˈkoʊdə/

coda

尾声
Meaning
the concluding passage of a piece of music or a literary work
Example
The novel ends with a reflective coda that ties up the themes.
这部小说以一段反思性的尾声结束,将主题联系起来。
C2 verb /ɪˈvɜːrt/

evert

翻转向外
Meaning
To turn inside out or outward.
Example
The surgeon had to evert the eyelid during the procedure.
外科医生在手术过程中必须翻转眼睑。
C2 adjective /ɪˈrɛzəluːt/

irresolute

优柔寡断
Meaning
uncertain or indecisive; lacking determination
Example
He stood irresolute at the crossroads, unsure which path to take.
他在十字路口犹豫不决,不知道走哪条路。
C2 noun /ˈbɜːrsər/

bursar

财务主管
Meaning
An official in a school or college responsible for financial affairs.
Example
The bursar approved the budget for the new library.
财务主管批准了新图书馆的预算。
C2 verb /bruːt/

bruit

传播谣言
Meaning
to spread a rumor or report widely
Example
The scandal was quickly bruited about the town.
丑闻迅速在城镇传播开来。
C2 verb /ɪnˈtɜːr/

inter

埋葬
Meaning
To bury a dead body in the ground.
Example
They decided to inter the soldier with full honors.
他们决定以完全的荣誉埋葬那位士兵。
C2 adjective /ˈtʃɛəri/

chary

谨慎
Meaning
cautious or wary about doing something
Example
She was chary of investing in the new business venture.
她对投资新业务感到谨慎。
C2 noun /əˈzeɪ.li.ə/

azalea

杜鹃花
Meaning
a flowering shrub with brightly colored blooms, often grown ornamentally
Example
The garden was full of blooming azaleas in spring.
花园里春天盛开着杜鹃花。
C2 adjective /ˌɛlɪˈfæntaɪn/

elephantine

像大象一样的
Meaning
Huge, clumsy, or resembling an elephant in size or movement.
Example
The man moved with an elephantine grace.
那个人以大象般的优雅走动。
C2 noun /ˈvɛləm/

vellum

羊皮纸
Meaning
a fine parchment made originally from the skin of a calf, used for writing or printing
Example
The ancient manuscript was written on vellum.
古老的手稿是用羊皮纸写的。
C2 noun /ˈmaɪtər/

miter

主教帽
Meaning
a tall, pointed hat worn by bishops; also a type of joint made between two pieces of material
Example
The bishop placed the miter on his head during the ceremony.
主教在仪式中把主教帽戴在头上。
C2 adjective /ˈkɒndaɪn/

condign

应得的
Meaning
deserved, appropriate, and fitting (especially punishment)
Example
The criminal received condign punishment for his crimes.
罪犯因其罪行受到了应得的惩罚。
C2 adjective /ˌpɪkəˈjuːn/

picayune

微不足道的, 琐碎的
Meaning
of little value or importance; trivial
Example
He complained about the picayune details of the contract.
他抱怨合同中的琐碎细节。
C2 verb /kəˈvɔrt/

cavort

开心地跳跃
Meaning
to jump or dance around excitedly
Example
The children cavorted happily in the garden.
孩子们在花园里高兴地跳跃。
C2 noun /ˈtɒnʃər/

tonsure

剃发
Meaning
the practice of shaving or cutting the hair on the scalp, especially in a religious context
Example
The monk received his tonsure as part of his religious initiation.
僧侣在其宗教启蒙过程中接受了剃发。
C2 noun /ˈkloʊtʃər/

cloture

辩论结束程序
Meaning
a procedure for ending a debate and taking a vote.
Example
The Senate invoked cloture to end the lengthy debate.
参议院启动了辩论结束程序以结束长时间的辩论。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɪpɪd/

insipid

乏味的
Meaning
lacking flavor, interest, or excitement; dull
Example
The soup was insipid and needed more seasoning.
汤无味,需要更多的调料。
C2 adjective /ˌhɪstriˈɒnɪk/

histrionic

Meaning
Overly dramatic or theatrical in behavior or style.
Example
Her histrionic reaction to the small problem surprised everyone.
C2 noun /niˈɒlədʒi/

neology

使用新词或研究其起源
Meaning
The use of new words or the study of their origin.
Example
The professor specialized in neology, studying the creation of modern slang.
教授专注于新词学,研究现代俚语的创造。
C2 noun /prɒɡˌnɒstɪˈkeɪʃən/

prognostication

预言
Meaning
The act of foretelling or predicting future events.
Example
The astrologer's prognostication fascinated the audience.
占星师的预言吸引了观众。
C2 noun /ˈlæsɪtjuːd/

lassitude

疲劳
Meaning
a state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy
Example
After the long hike, a feeling of lassitude swept over the group.
长时间徒步后,疲劳感笼罩了整个团队。
C2 adjective /ˌʌn.rɪˈdʒɛn.ər.ət/

unregenerate

顽固
Meaning
Not reformed or showing no signs of change; stubbornly refusing to reform or repent.
Example
He remained an unregenerate opponent of progress.
他仍然是进步的顽固反对者。
C2 noun /ˈɑb.lə.kwi/

Obloquy

严厉的批评或言语侮辱;公开谴责
Meaning
harsh criticism or verbal abuse; strong public condemnation
Example
The politician faced obloquy after the scandal.
政治家在丑闻之后遭遇了严厉的批评。
C2 adjective /ˌsuːdəˈrɪfɪk/

sudorific

促汗的
Meaning
causing or increasing sweating
Example
The doctor prescribed a sudorific drug to help reduce the fever.
医生开了一种促进出汗的药物来帮助减少发热。
C2 adverb /ˌɪnəzˈmʌtʃ/

inasmuch

鉴于
Meaning
To the extent that; considering that.
Example
Inasmuch as you are their teacher, you should guide them carefully.
鉴于你是他们的老师,你应该小心地指导他们。
C2 noun /ˌvælɪˈdɪkʃən/

valediction

告别辞
Meaning
The act of saying farewell; a formal goodbye.
Example
The professor gave a touching valediction at his retirement ceremony.
教授在退休仪式上发表了感人的告别辞。
C2 noun ˈoʊʃən ˌstrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

ocean stratification

海洋分层
Meaning
The formation of layers in ocean water due to differences in density.
Example
Ocean stratification affects marine biodiversity.
海洋分层影响海洋生物多样性。
C2 verb /əˈsɛvəˌreɪt/

asseverate

断言
Meaning
to affirm or declare positively and earnestly
Example
He asseverated that he had never seen the man before.
他断言他从未见过那个人。
C2 verb /ˈkrɪŋ.kəl/

crinkle

皱纹
Meaning
To form small creases or wrinkles.
Example
She crinkled her nose at the strange smell.
她对那股奇怪的气味皱起了鼻子。
C2 verb /loʊp/

lope

以长而有弹跳的步伐奔跑或移动
Meaning
to run or move with a long, bounding stride
Example
The horse loped gracefully across the field.
马优雅地在田野上跑步。
C2 adjective /ˈlɪɡ.ni.əs/

ligneous

木质的
Meaning
having the texture or appearance of wood; woody
Example
The ligneous stem supported the heavy flowers.
木质的茎支撑着沉重的花朵。
C2 adjective /rɪˈmiːdiəbl/

remediable

可修复的
Meaning
capable of being corrected or cured
Example
The mistake was serious but still remediable.
这个错误很严重,但仍然是可修复的。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnˈekspɜːrt/

inexpert

不熟练的
Meaning
not skilled or experienced; lacking expertise
Example
The inexpert handling of the machine caused several mistakes.
对机器的不熟练操作导致了多次错误。
C2 noun /ɪˈskʌtʃən/

escutcheon

带有家族徽章的盾牌
Meaning
a shield or emblem bearing a coat of arms
Example
The family crest was displayed on the escutcheon above the fireplace.
家族徽章展示在壁炉上方的盾牌上。
C2 noun, adjective /ˌtætərdɪˈmeɪliən/

tatterdemalion

穿破衣服的人
Meaning
A person dressed in ragged clothes; ragged or dilapidated in appearance.
Example
A tatterdemalion wandered the streets in search of food.
一个塔特德马利昂在街上游荡,寻找食物。
C2 adjective /ˈlæŋɡwɪd/

Languid

无力的; 懒惰的; 虚弱的
Meaning
lacking energy or vitality; slow and relaxed; weak or faint
Example
After the long journey, she felt languid and needed to rest.
经过长时间的旅程后,她感到无力并需要休息。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkænˈdɛsənt/

incandescent

白炽的
Meaning
emitting light as a result of being heated; extremely bright or passionate
Example
The incandescent lamp lit up the entire hall.
白炽灯照亮了整个大厅。
C2 verb /ɪnˈdɛmnɪfaɪ/

indemnify

Meaning
to compensate someone for harm or loss; to secure against future damage or cost
Example
The insurance company agreed to indemnify the client for the damages.
C2 adjective /ədˈmɒnɪtəri/

admonitory

警告的
Meaning
giving or conveying a warning or reprimand
Example
She gave him an admonitory glance.
她投给他一个警告的眼神。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɒntɪnənt/

incontinent

失禁
Meaning
lacking control over urination or defecation; lacking self-restraint
Example
The patient was incontinent after surgery.
病人在手术后失禁。
C2 noun /θrɔːl/

thrall

Meaning
The state of being in someone's power or under strong influence; slavery or bondage.
Example
He was in thrall to the powerful leader.
C2 noun /ˈɡʌl.i/

gully

沟渠,峡谷
Meaning
A narrow channel or ravine worn away by water.
Example
After the storm, the road was cut by a deep gully.
暴风雨过后,路被一个深深的沟渠切割。
C2 adjective /ˈɪmənənt/

immanent

内在的
Meaning
existing or operating within; inherent
Example
He believed that moral values are immanent in human nature.
他相信道德价值在人的本性中是内在的。
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。
C2 noun /ˌpɛntəˈhiːdrən/

pentahedron

五面体
Meaning
A solid geometric figure with five faces.
Example
In geometry class, the teacher explained the structure of a pentahedron.
在几何课上,老师解释了五面体的结构。
C2 noun /ˈjuːʒəri/

usury

高利贷
Meaning
The practice of lending money at unreasonably high interest rates.
Example
The law strictly prohibits usury.
法律严格禁止高利贷。
C2 noun /ˈmeɪdənˌhʊd/

maidenhood

少女期
Meaning
The state of being a maiden; girlhood or virginity.
Example
The poem celebrated the innocence of maidenhood.
这首诗歌庆祝了少女时期的纯真。
C2 verb /frɪsk/

frisk

搜查
Meaning
To search a person by patting their clothing to check for concealed items.
Example
The security guard frisked the man at the entrance.
安保人员在入口处搜查了那名男子。
C2 noun /ˈtʃæt.əl/

chattel

动产 / 个人财产
Meaning
a personal possession; historically, movable property including slaves
Example
In the past, slaves were considered the chattel of their owners.
在过去,奴隶被视为他们主人的动产。
C2 adjective ˌnjʊə.rəʊ.prəˈtek.tɪv

neuroprotective

神经保护
Meaning
Having the ability to protect nerve cells from damage, degeneration, or impaired function.
Example
Omega-3 fatty acids have neuroprotective benefits.
欧米伽-3脂肪酸具有神经保护作用。
C2 adjective /ˌpɪkəˈrɛsk/

picaresque

流氓英雄的故事
Meaning
relating to a style of fiction depicting the adventures of a roguish hero
Example
The novel is a picaresque tale of a clever vagabond.
这本小说是一个聪明流浪汉的皮卡雷斯克故事。
C2 noun brəˈvɑː.dəʊ

bravado

虚假的勇气或信心
Meaning
Show of courage or confidence that is not real.
Example
His bravado masked his nervousness before the performance.
他的虚张声势掩盖了他在表演前的紧张情绪。
C2 noun /zɪˈnɑːnə/

Zenanna

泽娜娜
Meaning
the part of a house reserved for women; women's quarters in Muslim households; harem
Example
The zenanna was beautifully decorated with intricate patterns.
泽娜娜用复杂的图案美丽地装饰。
C2 verb /əˈkuːtər/

accouter

装备
Meaning
to equip or outfit, typically with military or ceremonial attire
Example
The soldiers were accoutered in full battle gear.
士兵们穿戴着全套战斗装备。
C2 noun /ænˈtɪstrəfi/

antistrophe

反歌式 (一种修辞手法)
Meaning
A rhetorical device in which a word or phrase is repeated at the end of successive clauses; in Greek choral poetry, the part of the ode sung by the chorus in return movement.
Example
The poet used antistrophe to emphasize the repeated phrase.
诗人使用反歌式来强调重复的短语。
C2 verb /ˈmɔːndər/

maunder

胡言乱语
Meaning
To speak or move aimlessly and incoherently.
Example
He maundered on about his old memories.
他漫无目的地谈论着他的旧记忆。
C2 noun /spʌndʒ ɡɔːrd/

Sponse gourd

海绵瓜
Meaning
a fibrous gourd that becomes sponge-like when dried, used for cleaning and in cooking when young
Example
The sponge gourd can be eaten when young or dried to make natural scrubbers.
海绵瓜可以在年轻时食用,或者干燥后制成天然海绵。
C2 noun /ˈɛpəʊd/

epode

一种抒情诗的形式
Meaning
A form of lyric poem written in couplets, often following a strophe and antistrophe in classical Greek poetry.
Example
The poet concluded his ode with a striking epode.
诗人以一个令人印象深刻的艾波德结束了他的颂歌。
C2 noun /ˈfræŋkɪnsɛns/

frankincense

乳香
Meaning
An aromatic gum resin used in incense and perfumes, often in religious ceremonies.
Example
The temple was filled with the sweet smell of burning frankincense.
寺庙里充满了燃烧乳香的甜美气味。
C2 noun /ˈpʌndʒənsi/

pungency

辛辣
Meaning
The quality of having a strong, sharp taste or smell.
Example
The pungency of garlic filled the kitchen.
大蒜的辛辣味充满了厨房。
C2 adjective /ˈfræk.ʃəs/

Fractious

暴躁的;易怒的;难以控制的
Meaning
irritable and quarrelsome; difficult to control; bad-tempered
Example
The fractious child refused to follow any of the teacher's instructions.
那个易怒的孩子拒绝遵循老师的任何指示。
C2 verb /ˈrʌstɪkeɪt/

rusticate

去乡村 / 从大学暂时开除
Meaning
To go to the countryside or to suspend someone from university.
Example
He decided to rusticate in the village to escape the busy city life.
他决定去乡村生活以逃避繁忙的城市生活。
C2 adjective, adverb /əˈbʌvˌbɔːrd/

aboveboard

诚实和公开
Meaning
Open and honest; without deception or trickery.
Example
The business deal was completely aboveboard.
商业交易完全诚实和公开。
C2 verb /dɪsˈbɑːr/

disbar

正式将律师从法律职业中除名
Meaning
to officially remove a lawyer from the legal profession
Example
The corrupt lawyer was disbarred for unethical conduct.
腐败的律师因不道德行为而被除名。
C2 noun /ruːd/

rood

十字架
Meaning
a crucifix, especially one positioned above the entrance to the chancel of a church
Example
The old church displayed a carved rood above the altar.
这座古老的教堂展示了一个雕刻的十字架在祭坛上方。
C2 noun /ˈkætɪˌkɪzəm/

catechism

教义问答
Meaning
A summary of religious principles often in the form of questions and answers; also a set of fixed questions or beliefs.
Example
The priest taught the children the catechism every Sunday.
牧师每周日都教孩子们教义问答。
C2 adjective /daɪˈdæktɪk/

didactic

教学的
Meaning
Intended to teach, often with a moral lesson.
Example
The novel is not just entertaining but also didactic in nature.
这本小说不仅仅是娱乐性,还有教学性质。
C2 noun /ˌɔːrəˈtɔːri.oʊ/

oratorio

宗教音乐作品
Meaning
A large-scale musical composition for orchestra, choir, and soloists, usually on a sacred theme, performed without costumes or scenery.
Example
Handel's 'Messiah' is one of the most famous oratorios ever written.
亨德尔的《弥赛亚》是最著名的宗教音乐作品之一。
C2 noun /ˈdaɪəˌdɛm/

diadem

冕冠
Meaning
A crown or headband worn as a symbol of royalty or authority.
Example
The queen wore a glittering diadem at the coronation.
女王在加冕仪式上戴着闪闪发光的王冠。
C2 verb /ˈsʌk.əl/

suckle

哺乳
Meaning
to feed a baby or young animal with milk from the breast or udder
Example
The mother cat suckled her kittens in the basket.
母猫在篮子里哺乳她的小猫。
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 adjective /sɛnˈsɔːriəs/

censorious

过分挑剔
Meaning
severely critical of others
Example
She was always censorious about her colleagues' mistakes.
她总是对同事们的错误非常挑剔。
C2 adjective /kəˈrʌp.tə.bəl/

corruptible

易腐败的
Meaning
able to be morally or ethically corrupted
Example
He was known to be corruptible and often accepted bribes.
他以易腐败的著称,经常接受贿赂。
C2 noun /ˌsuːdəʊəˈpɒsəl/

pseudapostle

伪使徒
Meaning
a false or pretended apostle
Example
The preacher was condemned as a pseudapostle.
这位传教士被定为伪使徒。
C2 noun /ˈriːbəs/

rebus

谜语
Meaning
a puzzle in which words are represented by pictures, symbols, or letters
Example
The children enjoyed solving the rebus puzzles in the magazine.
孩子们喜欢解答杂志中的谜语。
C2 noun /ɪnˈkɒnstənsi/

inconstancy

不稳定性
Meaning
The quality of changing frequently or being unreliable.
Example
The inconstancy of the weather makes planning difficult.
天气的不稳定性使得规划变得困难。
C2 adjective /dɪˈluːsɪv/

delusive

虚假的
Meaning
Giving a false or misleading impression; deceptive.
Example
His promises turned out to be delusive and untrustworthy.
他的承诺被证明是具有误导性的和不可信的。
C2 adjective ˈen.də.krɪn

endocrine

内分泌
Meaning
Relating to or denoting glands that secrete hormones directly into the blood.
Example
The endocrine system regulates metabolism and growth.
内分泌系统调节代谢和生长。
C2 noun /ˈɔːtɑːrki/

autarchy

自给自足
Meaning
A system of self-sufficiency where a state or community is economically independent.
Example
The nation attempted autarchy to reduce reliance on imports.
这个国家试图实现自给自足,以减少对进口的依赖。
C2 verb /ˈblændɪʃ/

blandish

奉承
Meaning
to flatter or coax someone with kind words or praise in order to influence them
Example
He blandished the officials with compliments to gain their support.
他为了得到支持而奉承官员。
C2 noun /ˈdrʌmɪt/

Drumet

军鼓
Meaning
a small drum used in military or marching bands
Example
The drummer played a steady beat on the drumet during the parade.
鼓手在游行中打出了稳定的节奏。
C2 adjective /ˈeɪkwiəs/

aqueous

水合的
Meaning
related to or containing water; watery
Example
The solution was in an aqueous form.
溶液是水合的。
C2 noun ˈfaɪ.təʊˌnjuː.tri.ənts

phytonutrients

植物营养素
Meaning
Bioactive compounds found in plants that have health benefits beyond basic nutrition.
Example
Green tea contains powerful phytonutrients.
绿茶含有强大的植物营养素。
C2 adjective /vɜːrˈtɪdʒɪnəs/

vertiginous

眩晕的
Meaning
Causing dizziness due to great height or steepness.
Example
The tourists looked down from the vertiginous cliffs with awe.
游客从眩晕的悬崖上低头望去,满怀敬畏。
C2 noun /ˈtoʊ.di/

Toady

拍马屁者
Meaning
a person who acts obsequiously to gain favor; a sycophant
Example
He was known as a toady who always agreed with the boss.
他被认为是一个总是同意老板的阿谀奉承者。
C2 adjective /ˈtɔːrpɪd/

torpid

迟缓
Meaning
Mentally or physically inactive; sluggish or lethargic.
Example
After the long hike, he felt torpid and unmotivated.
长时间徒步后,他感到迟缓且缺乏动力。
C2 noun /sɒl/

sol

索尔(音乐音阶的第五个音符)
Meaning
The fifth note of the sol-fa musical scale (do, re, mi, fa, sol, la, ti); also the Latin word for sun
Example
The choir practiced singing the note sol during rehearsal.
合唱团在排练时练习唱索尔音符。
C2 adjective /ˈkɔːpjʊlənt/

corpulent

肥胖的, 胖
Meaning
fat or obese; having a large bulky body
Example
The corpulent man struggled to fit into the small chair.
那个肥胖的男人努力地坐进了小椅子。
C2 adjective /ˈsætərˌnaɪn/

saturnine

忧郁的
Meaning
slow and gloomy in mood
Example
His saturnine expression made everyone in the room uncomfortable.
他的忧郁表情让房间里的人都感到不舒服。
C2 adjective /ˈdekərəs/

decorous

得体
Meaning
showing proper and polite behavior; marked by good taste
Example
The audience gave a decorous applause after the performance.
观众在演出后给予了得体的掌声。
C2 adjective /ˈæk.rɪd/

Acrid

刺鼻和不愉快
Meaning
having a strong, unpleasant, and sharp smell or taste
Example
The acrid smoke from the fire made everyone cough.
火灾的刺鼻烟雾让每个人都咳嗽。
C2 noun /ɪˈfʌldʒəns/

effulgence

光辉
Meaning
Brilliant radiance or shining brightness.
Example
The effulgence of the sunrise lit up the entire valley.
日出的光辉照亮了整个山谷。
C2 noun /bɜːrˈlɛsk/

burlesque

滑稽模仿剧
Meaning
A humorous and exaggerated imitation of a serious work; a type of theatrical entertainment involving comedy and parody.
Example
The play was a clever burlesque of traditional opera.
这出戏是对传统歌剧的巧妙滑稽模仿。
C2 noun /ˌbenɪˈdɪkʃən/

Benediction

祝福
Meaning
a blessing, especially a ceremonial one; an expression of good wishes
Example
The priest gave his benediction to the newlyweds.
牧师给新婚夫妇带来了祝福。
C2 noun /ˈboʊsən/

boatswain

甲板长
Meaning
a ship's officer in charge of equipment and the crew
Example
The boatswain supervised the sailors on deck.
波茨温监督甲板上的水手。
C2 verb /ˈhɛnˌpɛk/

henpeck

Meaning
To continually criticize, nag, or dominate (especially a husband).
Example
He felt henpecked by his overly controlling wife.
C2 noun /prɪˈsɛntɪmənt/

presentiment

预感
Meaning
An intuitive feeling about the future, especially of something bad about to happen.
Example
He had a strong presentiment that the plan would fail.
他有强烈的预感,计划会失败。
C2 verb /ˌɪnkəˈpæsɪteɪt/

incapacitate

使无法运作
Meaning
to deprive someone or something of the ability or strength to function
Example
The severe injury incapacitated the player for the rest of the season.
重伤使球员在赛季剩余的时间内无法参赛。
C2 adjective /ɪmˈperɪʃəbəl/

Imperishable

永恒的; 不朽的; 不会腐烂的
Meaning
not subject to decay; lasting forever; eternal
Example
The imperishable beauty of classical art continues to inspire generations.
经典艺术的永恒美丽继续激励着一代又一代。
C2 noun /ˈneɪvəri/

knavery

欺诈
Meaning
dishonest or deceitful behavior; trickery
Example
The politician’s knavery was exposed by the media.
政治家的欺诈被媒体揭露了。
C2 adjective /ˈvɒl.jʊ.bəl/

Voluble

多话的; 话多的
Meaning
speaking fluently and readily; talkative; having a continuous flow of words
Example
The voluble salesman talked for hours about his products.
多话的销售员谈了几个小时关于他的产品。
C2 noun /oʊˈbeɪsəns/

obeisance

敬礼
Meaning
A gesture of respect such as a bow or curtsy.
Example
They bowed in obeisance to the king.
他们向国王行了敬礼。
C2 noun, verb /ˈhæmstrɪŋ/

hamstring

大腿后部的肌腱; 作为动词,限制或严重削弱某人或某物的效能
Meaning
a tendon at the back of the thigh; as a verb, to cripple or severely restrict the effectiveness of someone or something.
Example
Budget cuts hamstrung the organization’s plans.
预算削减削弱了该组织的计划。