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C2 verb /ˈɛdɪfaɪ/

edify

Meaning
To instruct or improve someone morally or intellectually.
Example
Good books can both entertain and edify the reader.
C2 adjective /ˌiːvənˈhændɪd/

evenhanded

公正无私
Meaning
Fair and impartial; showing no bias or favoritism.
Example
The judge was praised for her evenhanded approach to the case.
法官因其公正无私的案件处理方式而受到赞扬。
C2 noun /ɪkˌsprəʊ.priˈeɪ.ʃən/

expropriation

征用
Meaning
The act of government taking private property, also known as confiscation, nationalization, or seizure.
Example
The land expropriation led to disputes among landowners.
土地征用导致了土地所有者之间的争议。
C2 noun /ɪˈfluːviəm/

effluvium

难闻的气味
Meaning
an unpleasant or harmful odor, secretion, or discharge
Example
The effluvium from the factory spread across the neighborhood.
工厂的废气弥漫到整个社区。
C2 adjective /ɪkˌstɛmpəˈreɪniəs/

extemporaneous

没有准备的讲话或行为
Meaning
Spoken or done without preparation.
Example
He gave an extemporaneous speech at the meeting.
他在会议上发表了即兴演讲。
C2 noun ˈɛn.ɡræm

Engram

大脑中用于存储和提取记忆的物理标记
Meaning
Physical signs or patterns in the brain for memory storage and retrieval
Example
Scientists study engrams to understand how memories are stored.
科学家们研究恩格拉姆，以了解记忆是如何存储的。
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 verb /ɪnˈθroʊn/

enthrone

加冕
Meaning
to install someone on a throne or to give someone high status
Example
The king was enthroned in a grand ceremony.
国王在盛大的仪式上加冕。
C2 verb /ˌɛvəˈnɛs/

evanesce

逐渐消失
Meaning
To disappear gradually; to fade away.
Example
The mist began to evanesce as the sun rose higher.
雾气在太阳升高时开始逐渐消失。
C2 verb /ˈeksɪkreɪt/

execrate

痛恨
Meaning
To feel or express great loathing or hatred for something.
Example
The community execrated the corrupt politician.
社区谴责了腐败的政治家。
C2 adjective /ɛɡˈzɪɡjuəs/

exiguous

稀缺
Meaning
small in amount; scanty or inadequate
Example
They survived on exiguous rations during the journey.
他们在旅途中依靠稀缺的口粮生存。
C2 noun /ɛˌspriː də ˈkɔːr/

esprit de corps

团队精神
Meaning
A feeling of pride, fellowship, and loyalty shared by members of a group.
Example
The team's esprit de corps was evident in their cooperative effort.
团队的精神在他们的合作努力中显而易见。
C2 adjective /ˈɛrənt/

errant

迷途的
Meaning
behaving wrongly or straying from the proper course or standards
Example
The teacher disciplined the errant student.
老师惩罚了那个迷途的学生。
C2 adjective /ˈɛrzæts/

ersatz

替代品
Meaning
made or used as a substitute, typically an inferior one
Example
The cheap shoes were made of ersatz leather.
便宜的鞋子是用仿皮革做的。
C2 noun /ˈɛpɪˌsaɪkl/

epicycle

外行星环
Meaning
a small circle whose center moves around the circumference of a larger one, used in ancient astronomy
Example
The concept of the epicycle was used to explain planetary motion.
外行星环的概念被用来解释行星的运动。
C2 noun /ˈiːən/

eon

纪元
Meaning
an indefinitely long period of time; an age
Example
Dinosaurs lived millions of years ago, in a different eon.
恐龙在几百万年前生活，在一个不同的纪元。
C2 noun /ɪˈlɪksər/

elixir

灵药
Meaning
A magical or medicinal potion believed to cure illnesses or grant immortality.
Example
The old legend spoke of an elixir that could grant eternal youth.
古老的传说中提到了一个可以赋予永恒青春的灵药。
C2 noun /ˈɛksɪdʒənsi/

exigency

紧急需求
Meaning
an urgent need or demand requiring immediate attention
Example
In times of war, the exigency of the situation requires quick decisions.
在战争时期，局势的紧急需求需要迅速的决策。
C2 verb /ɪɡˈzɪləreɪt/

exhilarate

激动
Meaning
To make someone feel very happy, animated, or excited.
Example
The mountain view exhilarated the travelers.
山脉的景色让旅行者兴奋。
C2 adverb /ɪkˈstem.pɔːr/

Extempore

即兴的；即席的；未经准备的
Meaning
without preparation; spontaneously; improvised
Example
The speaker delivered an impressive extempore speech at the conference.
演讲者在会议上发表了一场令人印象深刻的即兴演讲。
C2 noun /ˈɛpɪɡræm/

epigram

警句
Meaning
A short, witty saying or poem that expresses an idea in a clever way.
Example
Oscar Wilde was famous for his sharp epigrams.
奥斯卡·王尔德因其犀利的警句而闻名。
C2 verb /ɪˈmɛnd/

emend

修改
Meaning
to correct or revise a text, especially for errors
Example
The editor emended the manuscript before publication.
编辑在出版前修改了手稿。
C2 noun /ˈɪrˌʃɑːt/

earshot

听力范围
Meaning
the range or distance within which a sound can be heard
Example
The children whispered secrets out of earshot of their parents.
孩子们在父母的听力范围之外低声说着秘密。
C2 adjective /ˈɛdɪfaɪɪŋ/

edifying

启发性的
Meaning
Providing moral or intellectual instruction or enlightenment.
Example
The documentary was both entertaining and edifying.
这部纪录片既娱乐又启发人心。
C2 verb /ˈekspərˌɡeɪt/

expurgate

删改
Meaning
To remove offensive or objectionable parts from a text or speech.
Example
The publisher decided to expurgate the novel before reprinting it.
出版社决定在再版前删改这部小说。
C2 verb /ˈjuːləˌdʒaɪz/

eulogize

颂扬
Meaning
To praise highly in speech or writing, especially in honor of someone who has died.
Example
They gathered to eulogize their beloved teacher.
他们聚集在一起，悼念他们亲爱的老师。
C2 adjective ˈɛr.jʊ.daɪt

erudite

博学的或聪明的
Meaning
Having or showing great knowledge or learning; scholarly and intellectual.
Example
The professor's erudite lecture fascinated the students.
教授的博学讲座让学生们着迷。
C2 noun /ˈɛndaɪv/ or /ˈɑːndɪv/

endive

菊苣
Meaning
A leafy vegetable belonging to the chicory family, often used in salads.
Example
She added fresh endive to the salad for a slightly bitter flavor.
她将新鲜的菊苣加入沙拉中，增添了一丝微苦的味道。
C2 noun /ˈel.ɪ.fənt ˈæp.əl/

Elephant Apple

大象苹果
Meaning
a tropical fruit with a hard shell and acidic flesh
Example
Elephant apple is used to make delicious jams and pickles.
大象苹果被用来制作美味的果酱和腌菜。
C2 noun /ˈjuːər/

ewer

水罐
Meaning
a large jug with a wide mouth, especially used in the past for carrying water
Example
The servant filled the ewer with fresh water.
仆人把水罐装满了新鲜的水。
C2 noun /ˈaɪ.sɔːr/

Eyesore

令人不悦的视觉效果; 恶心的景象
Meaning
something that is very ugly and unpleasant to look at
Example
The abandoned building has become an eyesore in the neighborhood.
废弃的建筑已成为社区中的眼中钉。
C2 noun /ɪˈmɒljʊmənt/

emolument

工资
Meaning
payment for work or services; salary or fees
Example
The professor received his annual emolument from the university.
教授从大学收到了他的年薪。
C2 verb /ɛksˈproʊprieɪt/

expropriate

征用
Meaning
To take property from its owner, especially by authority or for public use.
Example
The government decided to expropriate the land for a new highway.
政府决定征用这块土地来修建一条新高速公路。
C2 verb /ɪˈvɪsəˌreɪt/

eviscerate

取出内脏，摧毁
Meaning
to remove the internal organs of; to deprive of essential content
Example
The critics eviscerated the movie for its weak storyline.
评论家因为电影的弱剧情而摧毁了电影。
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 verb /ɛmˈbɔs/

emboss

以凸起图案装饰
Meaning
to decorate a surface with a raised design or pattern
Example
The invitation card was embossed with golden letters.
邀请卡上压印着金色字母。
C2 adjective /ˈeksɪkrəbl/

execrable

可憎的
Meaning
Extremely bad or unpleasant.
Example
The movie was so execrable that many people left the theater early.
这部电影糟糕透顶，以至于许多人早早就离开了影院。
C2 adjective /ɛmˈpaɪriəl/

empyreal

天国的
Meaning
Heavenly, divine, or relating to the highest heavens.
Example
The poet described the empyreal beauty of the stars.
诗人描述了星星的天国美丽。
C2 verb /ɪˈnæmər/

enamor

爱慕
Meaning
to be filled with love or admiration for
Example
She was enamored with the beautiful scenery.
她爱上了美丽的风景。
C2 adjective /ˌɛfləˈrɛsənt/

efflorescent

盛开的
Meaning
in the process of blooming or flourishing
Example
The efflorescent trees made the park look beautiful.
盛开的树木让公园看起来很美丽。
C2 noun /ɪˌpɪstəˈmɒlədʒi/

epistemology

认识论
Meaning
The branch of philosophy that studies the nature, origin, and scope of knowledge.
Example
Epistemology explores the difference between justified belief and opinion.
认识论探索公正的信仰和意见之间的区别。
C2 adjective /ˈɛksplɪkəbəl/

explicable

可解释的
Meaning
able to be explained or understood
Example
His sudden anger was explicable given the stressful situation.
他的突然愤怒是可以解释的，考虑到紧张的情况。
C2 adjective /juːˈdʒɛnɪk/

eugenic

优生学
Meaning
Relating to or aiming at improving the genetic quality of a population.
Example
In the early 20th century, some scientists supported eugenic policies.
20世纪初，一些科学家支持优生学政策。
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 adjective /ˌen.zɪˈmæt.ɪk/

enzymatic

与酶有关的
Meaning
Relating to or involving enzymes, which are proteins that catalyze biochemical reactions in living organisms.
Example
Enzymatic reactions regulate metabolism in the human body.
酶反应调节人体的新陈代谢。
C2 verb /ɪnˈskɒns/

ensconce

安顿, 隐藏
Meaning
to settle comfortably or securely in a place; to hide or shelter firmly
Example
She ensconced herself in a cozy armchair by the fireplace.
她坐在壁炉旁的一张舒适椅子上。
C2 adjective /ɪkˈsɛpʃənəbl/

exceptionable

不可接受的
Meaning
Open to objection; causing disapproval.
Example
His rude remarks were considered exceptionable by everyone present.
他的粗鲁评论被在场的每个人视为不可接受。
C2 verb /ɪnˈsnɛər/

ensnare

设圈套
Meaning
to catch or trap, often by trickery or deceit
Example
The hunter ensnared the rabbit with a net.
猎人用网困住了兔子。
C2 verb /ɪnˈræptʃər/

enrapture

使着迷
Meaning
To fill someone with great delight or joy.
Example
The beautiful music enraptured the audience.
美丽的音乐让观众陶醉。
C2 noun /ɪɡˈzɔːrbɪtəns/

exorbitance

过度
Meaning
The quality of being excessive, unreasonable, or going beyond proper limits.
Example
The exorbitance of the hotel's prices shocked the tourists.
酒店价格的过度让游客们震惊。
C2 noun /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɑː.lə.sɪs/

electrolysis

电解
Meaning
A chemical decomposition produced by passing an electric current through a liquid or solution.
Example
Electrolysis is used to separate hydrogen from water.
电解被用于从水中分离氢气。
C2 noun /ˈiːɡlət/

eaglet

小鹰
Meaning
A young eagle.
Example
The eaglet waited in the nest for its mother to return.
小鹰在巢中等待母亲回来。
C2 noun /ɪksˈtʃɛkər/

exchequer

国库
Meaning
The treasury of a state or country.
Example
The government announced new measures to improve the exchequer.
政府宣布了新的措施，以改善国库。
C2 adjective /ˌɛnkəˈmiːæstɪk/

encomiastic

赞美的
Meaning
Expressing praise; laudatory.
Example
The book was filled with encomiastic remarks about the author.
这本书充满了对作者的赞美评论。
C2 noun /ˈɛskwaɪər/

esquire

律师称号
Meaning
A title of respect often used after a man's name, especially for lawyers in the United States.
Example
John Smith, Esquire, will be representing the client in court.
约翰·史密斯，律师称号，将在法庭上代表客户。
C2 adjective /ˌɛl.ɪˈmɑː.səˌnɛr.i/

eleemosynary

慈善的
Meaning
Relating to charity; dependent on or supported by charity.
Example
The hospital was founded as an eleemosynary institution.
医院作为一个慈善机构成立。
C2 adjective /juːˈfoʊniəs/

euphonious

悦耳的声音
Meaning
Pleasing to the ear; having a sweet sound.
Example
The poet's euphonious language made the verse a delight to read.
诗人的优美语言使这首诗成为一种阅读的享受。
C2 noun /juːˈdʒen.ɪks/

eugenics

优生学
Meaning
the study or practice of improving the genetic quality of the human population
Example
Eugenics has been criticized for its unethical applications in history.
优生学因其在历史上的不道德应用而受到批评。
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 noun /ˌɛfləˈrɛsəns/

efflorescence

开花
Meaning
the process of flowering or reaching an optimal stage of development
Example
The garden was at the peak of its efflorescence in spring.
花园在春天达到了它的开花巅峰。
C2 adjective /ˌɛpɪkjʊˈriːən/

epicurean

享乐主义
Meaning
relating to the enjoyment of fine food, drink, and luxury
Example
The chef prepared an epicurean feast for the guests.
厨师为客人准备了一场享乐主义的盛宴。
C2 noun /ɛnˈkoʊmiəm/

encomium

赞扬
Meaning
A speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly.
Example
He delivered an encomium to his retiring teacher.
他为即将退休的老师送上了赞扬的演讲。
C2 noun /ɪˈklɛktɪˌsɪzəm/

eclecticism

折衷主义
Meaning
A method or practice of deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources.
Example
The architect’s work shows eclecticism by blending modern and traditional elements.
建筑师的作品展示了折衷主义，融合了现代和传统元素。
C2 verb /ɪˈspaɪ/

espy

看到
Meaning
To catch sight of or notice something, especially from a distance.
Example
From the hilltop, she espied a small village in the valley.
从山顶上，她看见了谷中的一个小村庄。
C2 verb /ɪˈvɪns/

evince

展示
Meaning
to show or demonstrate clearly
Example
She evinced her interest in the project through active participation.
她通过积极参与展示了对该项目的兴趣。
C2 adjective /ɪˈpɪstələri/

epistolary

书信体
Meaning
Related to the writing of letters; expressed in or through letters.
Example
The novel is written in an epistolary style, consisting of letters between characters.
这本小说是以书信体风格写的，由人物之间的信件组成。
C2 verb /ɛnˈdʒɔɪn/

enjoin

命令，禁止
Meaning
to instruct or urge someone to do something; to prohibit legally
Example
The judge enjoined the company from continuing its activities.
法官禁止公司继续其活动。
C2 noun /ɪˈluːʒən/

elusion

回避
Meaning
The act of escaping or avoiding something, especially by cleverness or trickery.
Example
His constant elusion of responsibility frustrated his colleagues.
他不断回避责任，让他的同事感到沮丧。
C2 adjective /ˈiːkwaɪn/

equine

与马有关的
Meaning
Relating to or resembling a horse.
Example
The veterinarian specialized in equine medicine.
兽医专门研究马医学。
C2 noun /ɪɡˈzɛmplɑːr/

exemplar

典范
Meaning
A model or pattern to be copied or imitated.
Example
She is an exemplar of kindness and generosity.
她是善良和慷慨的典范。
C2 noun /ɪˈbʊliəns/

ebullience

热情
Meaning
the quality of being cheerful, enthusiastic, and full of energy
Example
The teacher's ebullience inspired her students.
老师的热情激励了她的学生。
C2 verb /ɪnˈdjuː/

endue

赋予
Meaning
To provide or endow with a quality or ability.
Example
The leader was endued with wisdom and courage.
领导者被赋予了智慧和勇气。
C2 noun, adjective /ɪˈklɪptɪk/

ecliptic

黄道
Meaning
The apparent path of the sun across the sky; relating to eclipses or this path.
Example
The ecliptic is the plane of Earth's orbit around the Sun.
黄道是地球围绕太阳公转的平面。
C2 noun /ˌɛpɪˈdɜːrmɪs/

epidermis

皮肤的外层
Meaning
the outer layer of cells covering the body of an organism, especially the skin
Example
The epidermis protects the body from harmful bacteria.
表皮保护身体免受有害细菌的侵害。
C2 adjective /ˌɛsəˈtɛrɪk/

esoteric

深奥的
Meaning
intended for or understood by only a small number of people with special knowledge
Example
The professor gave an esoteric lecture on ancient philosophy.
教授做了一场关于古代哲学的深奥讲座。
C2 adjective /ˈɛstɪməbl/

estimable

值得尊敬的
Meaning
Worthy of great respect.
Example
Her estimable achievements inspired the whole community.
她值得尊敬的成就鼓舞了整个社区。
C2 verb /ˈɛkspieɪt/

expiate

Meaning
to make amends for guilt or wrongdoing
Example
He tried to expiate his crime by helping the poor.
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 /ˈɛkwɪpɪdʒ/

equipage

装备或带有配件的马车
Meaning
Equipment or a carriage with its accessories.
Example
The nobleman arrived in a grand equipage.
贵族乘坐豪华马车到达。
C2 noun /ˈɛpɪtɑːf/

epitaph

墓志铭
Meaning
A short text written on a tombstone in memory of the deceased.
Example
The gravestone bore an epitaph honoring the soldier’s bravery.
墓碑上刻有纪念这位士兵勇敢的墓志铭。
C2 verb /ɪˈfeɪs/

efface

抹去
Meaning
To erase or wipe out something; to make oneself inconspicuous.
Example
Time had effaced the letters on the old gravestone.
时间已经抹去了旧墓碑上的字母。
C2 verb /ɪkˈstɛmpəraɪz/

extemporize

即兴表演
Meaning
To speak or perform without preparation; improvise.
Example
The actor had to extemporize when he forgot his lines.
当演员忘记台词时，他不得不即兴表演。
C2 noun /ɪˈpɪsəl/

epistle

书信
Meaning
A letter, especially a formal or didactic one; often used for letters in the New Testament.
Example
He wrote a long epistle to his friend about his travels.
他写了一封长信给他的朋友，讲述了他的旅行。
C2 noun /ˈɛnsaɪn/

ensign

旗帜
Meaning
A flag or standard, especially a military or naval one indicating nationality; also a junior officer in the navy or coast guard.
Example
The ship raised its national ensign before leaving the harbor.
这艘船在离开港口之前升起了它的国旗。
C2 verb /ɛnˈkɪndl/

enkindle

点燃，激发
Meaning
to set on fire or inspire strong emotion
Example
The speech enkindled hope in the audience.
演讲点燃了观众心中的希望。
C2 noun /ɪˈfjuːʒən/

effusion

倾泻
Meaning
An unrestrained outpouring of words, feelings, or emotions.
Example
His letter was an effusion of love and longing.
他的信是一场爱情与渴望的倾泻。
C2 verb /ɛkˈskɔːrieɪt/

excoriate

严厉批评
Meaning
To strongly criticize someone; to denounce severely.
Example
The critic excoriated the film for its poor script.
评论家因影片的糟糕剧本而严厉批评了该片。
C2 noun ˌiːkwəˈnɪməti

equanimity

心理平静、沉着和均衡，尤其在困难情况下
Meaning
Mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation.
Example
She handled the news with remarkable equanimity.
她以非凡的冷静处理了这个消息。
C2 noun /ˌɛntəˈmɒlədʒi/

entomology

昆虫学
Meaning
The scientific study of insects.
Example
She studied entomology to understand the behavior of bees.
她学习昆虫学以了解蜜蜂的行为。
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 noun /ˈiːɡres/

egress

出口
Meaning
The action of going out or leaving a place; an exit.
Example
The emergency door provided an egress for the trapped workers.
紧急出口为被困的工人提供了一个出口。
C2 noun /ˈɛpənɪm/

eponym

以某人命名的事物
Meaning
A person after whom a discovery, invention, place, or other thing is named.
Example
Sandwich is an eponym named after the Earl of Sandwich.
三明治是一个以三明治伯爵命名的伊波宁。
C2 noun /ɛmˈpɪrɪˌsɪzəm/

empiricism

经验主义
Meaning
the theory that all knowledge is derived from sense-experience
Example
Empiricism argues that knowledge comes from experience and observation.
经验主义认为，知识来自经验和观察。
C2 noun /ɪkˈstɛnsər/

extensor

伸肌
Meaning
a muscle that serves to extend or straighten a limb or part of the body.
Example
The extensor muscles in the arm help straighten the elbow.
手臂的伸肌帮助伸直肘部。
C2 verb ɪɡˈzɔːrt

exhort

敦促
Meaning
To strongly encourage or urge someone to do something.
Example
The teacher exhorted students to work hard for exams.
老师敦促学生为了考试而努力学习。
C2 noun ˌɛr.jʊˈdɪʃ.ən

erudition

博学
Meaning
The quality of having or showing great knowledge or learning; scholarship.
Example
His erudition in history impressed the entire audience.
他在历史方面的博学给整个观众留下了深刻的印象。
C2 verb /ɪmˈbɪtər/

embitter

使愤怒
Meaning
To make someone resentful or angry; to cause bitterness.
Example
The unfair treatment embittered the employees.
不公平的待遇使员工感到愤怒。
C2 noun/adjective /ɪˈmɒliənt/

emollient

软化皮肤的物质
Meaning
a substance that softens or soothes the skin
Example
She used an emollient cream to treat her dry skin.
她用了一种伊摩利安特面霜来治疗她的干燥皮肤。
C2 noun /ˈɪəri/

eyry

猛禽巢
Meaning
an alternative spelling of eyrie; a nest of a bird of prey
Example
The falcon guarded its eyry fiercely.
猎鹰猛烈地守护着它的巢。
C2 verb /ɛmˈbleɪzən/

emblazon

以显著的方式展示
Meaning
To decorate or display something in a noticeable or impressive way.
Example
The team's logo was emblazoned on their uniforms.
团队的标志被显著地展示在他们的制服上。
C2 verb /ɪˈfjuːz/

effuse

表达
Meaning
To pour out or express feelings freely and openly.
Example
She effused gratitude for the help she received.
她表达了对收到帮助的感激之情。
C2 adjective /ɪkˈspɒzɪtəri/

expository

说明的
Meaning
intended to explain or describe something
Example
The teacher gave an expository lecture on the topic.
老师就这个话题进行了说明性的讲座。
C2 verb /ɪkˈspɒstjʊleɪt/

expostulate

表示不同意见
Meaning
to express strong disapproval or disagreement
Example
She expostulated with her friend about the risky decision.
她对她朋友关于冒险决定的看法表达了不同意见。
C2 adjective /ˌɛkstrəˌdʒuːˈdɪʃəl/

extrajudicial

非司法的
Meaning
done outside the authority of the legal system or judicial process
Example
The activists condemned the extrajudicial killings.
活动家谴责了非司法的谋杀。
C2 adjective /ɪˈfɛktʃuəl/

effectual

有效的
Meaning
producing a desired or intended effect, often used in formal contexts
Example
Her effectual efforts brought peace to the community.
她的有效努力为社区带来了和平。
C2 noun /ɪˌdʒækjʊˈleɪʃən/

ejaculation

射精 / 突然的呼喊
Meaning
The action of suddenly saying something or the release of semen during sexual climax.
Example
His sudden ejaculation of joy surprised everyone in the room.
他突然的欢乐射精让房间里的每个人都感到惊讶。
C2 noun /ɪkˈsɪʒən/

excision

切除
Meaning
the act of cutting something out, especially by surgical removal
Example
The excision of the infected tissue prevented further complications.
切除感染的组织防止了进一步的并发症。
C2 noun /ɪˌpɪstəˈmɒlədʒɪst/

epistemologist

认识论者
Meaning
A scholar or expert who studies the nature, sources, and limits of knowledge.
Example
The epistemologist debated how humans can truly know anything with certainty.
认识论者辩论了人类如何能够确信地知道某些事情。
C2 adjective /ˌɛl.ɪˈdʒaɪ.ək/

elegiac

哀歌的
Meaning
Expressing sorrow, often for something past; resembling an elegy.
Example
The novel ends on an elegiac note, mourning the lost era.
这本小说以哀歌的语气结束，哀悼失落的时代。
C2 noun /ˌɛksəˈdʒiːsɪs/

exegesis

注释
Meaning
A critical explanation or interpretation of a text, especially a religious scripture.
Example
The professor gave a detailed exegesis of the biblical passage.
教授对圣经章节进行了详细的注释。
C2 adjective /ɪkˈstɛnsəbl/

extensible

可扩展的
Meaning
able to be extended; capable of expansion.
Example
The software is designed to be extensible with new features.
该软件设计为可以通过新功能扩展。
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 adjective /ɪˈfjuːsɪv/

effusive

溢于言表的
Meaning
Expressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner.
Example
She gave him an effusive welcome after his long journey.
在她漫长的旅程后，她给了他一个溢于言表的欢迎。
C2 noun /ˌɛpɪˈsaɪklɔɪd/

epicycloid

外摆线
Meaning
a curve traced by a point on the circumference of a circle that rolls around the outside of another circle
Example
The mathematician demonstrated how to draw an epicycloid.
数学家演示了如何绘制外摆线。
C2 noun /ɛθˈnɒlədʒi/

ethnology

民族学
Meaning
the study of the characteristics of different peoples and the differences and relationships between them
Example
She specialized in ethnology to better understand cultural diversity.
她专攻民族学，以更好地理解文化多样性。
C2 verb /ˈɛnərˌveɪt/

enervate

使虚弱
Meaning
To weaken or drain someone of strength or vitality.
Example
The long hours of work enervated him.
长期的工作使他感到虚弱。
C2 noun /ˌɛfəˈvɛsəns/

effervescence

泡沫
Meaning
The release of gas bubbles; vivacity or high-spiritedness.
Example
Her effervescence made her the life of the party.
她的泡沫让她成为派对的灵魂。
C2 noun /ˈɛmɪsɛri/

emissary

特使
Meaning
A person sent on a special mission, usually as a diplomatic representative.
Example
The king sent an emissary to negotiate peace.
国王派遣了一名特使去谈判和平。
C2 noun /juːˌtrɑː.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

eutrophication

湖泊或其他水体中过多的营养物质
Meaning
Excessive richness of nutrients in a lake or other body of water, frequently due to runoff from the land, which causes a dense growth of plant life and death of animal life from lack of oxygen.
Example
Excess fertilizers lead to eutrophication in lakes.
过多的肥料导致湖泊中的优氮化。
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。
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。