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A2 noun ˈefərts

efforts

努力
Meaning
A vigorous or determined attempt; physical or mental energy
Example
Your efforts determine your success.
你的努力决定了你的成功。
C1 verb /priːˈɛmpt/

preempt

预防
Meaning
To take action in order to prevent something from happening; to take the place of something.
Example
The government acted quickly to preempt a financial crisis.
政府迅速采取行动，预防金融危机。
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。
C2 adjective /kænˈtæŋ.kər.əs/

cantankerous

脾气暴躁
Meaning
Bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative.
Example
The cantankerous old man complained about everything.
那个脾气暴躁的老人对一切都不满。
B2 verb /ˈverɪfaɪ/

verify

验证
Meaning
to check if something is true or correct; to confirm
Example
Please verify your email address before proceeding.
请在继续之前验证您的电子邮件地址。
B2 verb /ˈkɑːmpənseɪt/

compensate

赔偿
Meaning
to give something to make up for loss or damage; to counterbalance
Example
The company will compensate employees for overtime work.
公司将为加班支付赔偿。
C2 noun /ˌfoʊ.mənˈteɪ.ʃən/

fomentation

煽动，激起
Meaning
The action of instigating or stirring up; also the application of warm substances to the body to ease pain.
Example
His speech led to the fomentation of violence in the region.
他的演讲导致了该地区暴力的激化。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnɪˈkwɪvəkəl/

unequivocal

明确
Meaning
Leaving no doubt; clear and unambiguous
Example
She gave an unequivocal answer to the question.
她对问题给出了明确的回答。
C1 adjective /fəˈroʊ.ʃəs/

Ferocious

凶猛，残忍，激烈
Meaning
savagely fierce, cruel, or violent; extremely aggressive
Example
The ferocious storm destroyed many houses in the coastal area.
凶猛的暴风摧毁了沿海地区的许多房屋。
C1 adjective /riˈæk.tɪv/

Reactive

反应性; 化学活性
Meaning
responding to situations rather than initiating them; chemically active
Example
The company took a reactive approach to customer complaints.
公司对客户投诉采取了反应性的方法。
B2 noun /ˌɔː.ri.enˈteɪ.ʃən/

orientation

定向
Meaning
the process of becoming familiar with a new situation or environment
Example
The company provides an orientation for all new employees.
公司为所有新员工提供定向培训。
B2 noun ˈæsɪd reɪn

acid rain

酸雨
Meaning
Rainfall made acidic by atmospheric pollution, especially from industrial emissions.
Example
Acid rain damages crops and buildings.
酸雨损害农作物和建筑物。
C1 noun /ɪˈmiːdiəsi/

immediacy

即时性, 紧迫感
Meaning
The quality of bringing one into direct and instant involvement with something, giving rise to a sense of urgency or excitement.
Example
The immediacy of digital communication has reshaped business operations.
数字通信的即时性已经改变了商业操作。
C1 noun /ˈkɒndjuɪt/ or /ˈkɑːnduɪt/

conduit

管道 / 媒介
Meaning
a channel or pipe for conveying water, electricity, or information
Example
The cable was placed inside a protective conduit.
电缆被放入保护管道中。
B2 adjective /ˈslɪp.ər.i/

Slippery

湿滑的
Meaning
smooth and difficult to hold; causing sliding or slipping
Example
The wet floor was very slippery after cleaning.
清洁后地板非常湿滑。
C1 noun /daɪˈsɛkʃən/

dissection

解剖
Meaning
the act of cutting apart or analyzing something in detail, especially a body or structure
Example
The dissection of the specimen revealed important details about its structure.
样本的解剖揭示了关于其结构的重要细节。
C1 noun /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnɪst/

opportunist

机会主义者
Meaning
A person who takes advantage of situations for personal gain, often disregarding principles.
Example
He is seen as an opportunist who always puts his interests first.
他被看作是一个机会主义者，总是把自己的利益放在第一位。
B2 noun /kəˈmiː.li.ən/

Chameleon

变色龙
Meaning
a lizard that can change color to match its surroundings
Example
The chameleon changed its color from green to brown.
变色龙将颜色从绿色变为棕色。
C2 adjective /rɪˈfræɡəbəl/

refragable

可反驳的
Meaning
Capable of being refuted or disproved.
Example
His argument was weak and easily refragable.
他的论点薄弱，容易被驳倒。
B2 adjective /dɪˈtætʃt/

detached

分离的, 疏远的
Meaning
separate or disconnected; showing a lack of emotional involvement
Example
He lived in a detached house away from the city.
他住在远离城市的分离房子里。
C2 noun /ˈdʒʌɡjələr/

jugular

颈静脉
Meaning
A large vein in the neck that carries blood from the head back to the heart.
Example
The doctor checked the patient's jugular vein for signs of pressure.
医生检查了病人的颈静脉，看是否有压力迹象。
A1 adjective /bɪɡ/

big

大
Meaning
large in size, extent, or importance
Example
They moved into a big house with plenty of space.
他们搬进了一座大房子，那里有很多空间。
B2 noun ˈbɛntʃˌmɑːr.kɪŋ

benchmarking

标准定义与比较分析
Meaning
Comparing with a specific industry or competitor to set the best standards.
Example
Companies use benchmarking to assess their performance.
公司利用基准测试来评估其表现。
B2 noun /ˈtrʌmpɪt/

Trumpet

喇叭
Meaning
a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; military signal instrument
Example
The soldier played the trumpet to signal the troops.
士兵吹响了喇叭，向部队发出信号。
C2 adjective /ˈlɔːdəˌtɔːri/

laudatory

赞扬的
Meaning
Expressing praise or admiration.
Example
She wrote a laudatory review of the new book.
她写了本书的赞扬评论。
C1 noun kənˈɡlɒm.ər.ət

conglomerate

企业集团
Meaning
A large corporation formed by the merging of separate and diverse firms.
Example
The company grew into a multinational conglomerate.
这家公司发展成为一家跨国企业集团。
A1 determiner/pronoun /boʊθ/

both

两个
Meaning
referring to two people or things together
Example
Both of the children were excited about the trip.
这两个孩子对旅行感到兴奋。
A2 noun /ˈprɒd.ʌkt/

Product

产品
Meaning
something that is manufactured or produced; the result of a process
Example
The company launched a new product in the market.
公司在市场上推出了一款新产品。
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。
A2 noun /ˈʌndərweər/

underwear

内衣
Meaning
Clothing worn beneath outer clothes, typically next to the skin.
Example
He bought new underwear for the trip.
他为旅行买了新的内衣。
A1 adjective /jʌŋ/

Young

年轻; 最近
Meaning
having lived for a short time; not old; recent
Example
The young tree needs more water to grow.
年轻的树需要更多水才能生长。
C1 verb əˈnaɪ.ə.leɪt

annihilate

摧毁
Meaning
Destroy utterly; obliterate; reduce to nothing.
Example
The explosion annihilated the entire village.
爆炸摧毁了整个村庄。
A2 verb /ʃaɪn/

shine

闪耀
Meaning
to give out a bright light or glow
Example
The sun will shine brightly tomorrow.
太阳明天会明亮地照耀。
A2 verb /dəˈrɛkt/ or /daɪˈrɛkt/

direct

指导
Meaning
to manage or control the course of something; to give instructions
Example
She directed the team to complete the project on time.
她指示团队按时完成项目。
C2 noun /ˈeɪʒən siː bæs/

Asian sea bass

亚洲鲈鱼
Meaning
a large predatory fish found in coastal waters and estuaries of the Indo-Pacific region, prized for its white meat
Example
Asian sea bass is highly valued in aquaculture for its fast growth.
亚洲鲈鱼因其快速生长而在水产养殖中备受重视。
C1 noun /ˌkɒn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən/

constellation

星座
Meaning
a group of stars forming a recognizable pattern in the night sky
Example
Orion is one of the most famous constellations.
猎户座是最著名的星座之一。
C1 adjective /ˈmeɪkˌʃɪft/

makeshift

临时
Meaning
used as a temporary substitute; improvised
Example
They used boxes as a makeshift table.
他们用箱子作为临时桌子。
B2 noun /ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊsɪs/

diagnosis

Meaning
The identification of a disease, condition, or problem through examination of symptoms.
Example
The diagnosis confirmed that she had diabetes.
C1 adjective/noun /ˈsʌkjələnt/

succulent

多汁的
Meaning
Juicy or full of juice; also refers to a plant with thick, fleshy leaves adapted to storing water.
Example
The steak was so succulent that everyone enjoyed it.
这块牛排多汁到每个人都喜欢。
B1 noun /hoʊst/

Host

主人; 接待客人或娱乐他们的人; 大量的东西
Meaning
a person who receives or entertains other people as guests; a large number of things
Example
The gracious host welcomed all the guests with warm smiles and refreshments.
热情的主人欢迎所有客人，带着温暖的笑容和点心。
C2 verb /ˈmæŋɡəl/

mangle

毁坏
Meaning
to severely damage or mutilate something, often by tearing or crushing
Example
The car was mangled in the accident.
车在事故中毁坏。
C2 adjective /ˌmælˈoʊdərəs/

malodorous

难闻的
Meaning
Having a very unpleasant smell.
Example
The malodorous room made everyone leave quickly.
那个难闻的房间让所有人迅速离开。
C1 noun ˈdɪk.ʃən

diction

发音和词语选择
Meaning
The style of pronunciation and word choice in speaking or writing.
Example
A strong diction enhances communication skills.
强有力的发音增强了沟通技巧。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈfeɪ.vər.ə.bəl/

Unfavourable

不利的; 逆境的
Meaning
not helpful or advantageous; adverse
Example
The weather conditions were unfavourable for our outdoor event.
恶劣的天气条件不利于我们的户外活动。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈtɛsteɪt/

intestate

死于无遗嘱
Meaning
Having died without leaving a valid will.
Example
She died intestate, so her assets were distributed by law.
她死于无遗嘱，因此她的财产由法律分配。
C1 noun /moʊˈzeɪɪk/

mosaic

Meaning
A picture or pattern produced by arranging together small pieces of stone, tile, or glass.
Example
The church ceiling was decorated with a beautiful mosaic.
C1 noun prəˈpʌl.ʃən

propulsion

推进力
Meaning
The action of driving or pushing forward.
Example
Jet engines provide propulsion for aircraft to travel long distances.
喷气发动机为飞机提供推进力，使其能够飞行长距离。
B1 noun /ˈkætəɡɔːri/

category

类别
Meaning
a class or division of things regarded as having particular shared characteristics
Example
Books are arranged by category in the library.
书籍在图书馆按类别排列。
C2 adjective /ˈprɑːflɪɡət/

profligate

挥霍无度
Meaning
recklessly extravagant or wasteful in resources
Example
The king was known for his profligate lifestyle.
国王以奢侈的生活方式而闻名。
C1 verb /ˈplʌm.ɪt/

plummet

快速垂直下落
Meaning
to fall straight down at high speed
Example
Stock prices plummeted after the sudden market crash.
股票价格在突如其来的市场崩盘后急剧下跌。
C1 adverb /ˈhed ɑn/

Head-on

正面
Meaning
directly facing; in direct confrontation or collision
Example
The two cars collided head-on at the intersection.
两辆车在交叉口发生了正面碰撞。
C1 adjective /ˈɔː.də.bəl/

Audible

可听见的
Meaning
able to be heard; loud enough to hear
Example
The speaker's voice was barely audible from the back of the large hall.
演讲者的声音从大礼堂的后面几乎听不见。
B2 noun /dɪˈveləpər/

developer

开发者
Meaning
a person or company that creates software, buildings, or land projects
Example
She works as a software developer at a tech company.
她在一家技术公司担任软件开发者。
C1 verb /ɔːˈθɛntɪkeɪt/

authenticate

认证
Meaning
To prove or show that something is genuine or true.
Example
The bank uses advanced technology to authenticate online transactions.
银行使用先进的技术来认证在线交易。
C1 noun /ˈwɒndərlʌst/

wanderlust

旅行欲望
Meaning
A strong desire to travel and explore the world.
Example
Her wanderlust took her to every corner of the globe.
她的旅行欲望带她走遍了世界的每个角落。
C1 verb /ˈdaʊn.pleɪ/

downplay

淡化
Meaning
to make something seem less important than it really is
Example
The company tried to downplay the risks of the new product.
公司试图淡化新产品的风险。
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。
B1 noun /ˈsɛkrəteri/

secretary

Meaning
a person employed to handle correspondence and manage routine tasks for an individual or organization
Example
The secretary scheduled the meeting for tomorrow.
C1 noun kəˈmɛns.mənt

commencement

开始
Meaning
The beginning of something; a ceremony at which degrees or diplomas are conferred on graduating students.
Example
The commencement ceremony marked the start of a new journey.
开始仪式标志着新旅程的开始。
C2 noun /drɛɡz/

dregs

残渣
Meaning
the remnants of a liquid left in a container, together with any sediment or grounds; the most worthless part of something
Example
He drank the dregs of the coffee before leaving.
他在离开前喝了咖啡的残渣。
B2 adjective /ɪmˈper.ə.tɪv/

imperative

命令式
Meaning
Of vital importance; crucial; giving or expressing a command.
Example
It is imperative to address the climate crisis immediately.
必须立即解决气候危机。
C1 adjective /səbˈmɪs.ɪv/

Submissive

顺从; 听话; 顺从的
Meaning
ready to obey others; yielding to authority; humble and compliant
Example
She became submissive after years of harsh treatment.
她在多年的严厉对待后变得顺从。
B1 adverb /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntli/

significantly

显著
Meaning
in a way that is large or important enough to have an effect
Example
The economy has significantly improved over the last decade.
过去十年中，经济显著改善。
B2 adjective /ɪˈmætʃʊr/

Immature

不成熟; 未完全发展; 幼稚
Meaning
not fully developed; lacking emotional or intellectual development; childish
Example
His immature behavior during the meeting disappointed everyone.
他在会议中的不成熟行为让大家都很失望。
A1 noun/verb /bæŋk/

bank

银行
Meaning
an institution where money is kept and managed; or to tilt in movement (like an airplane or riverbank)
Example
She deposited the money in the bank.
她把钱存入了银行。
C2 noun /ˈweɪvlət/

wavelet

小波
Meaning
a small wave or ripple on the surface of water or another medium
Example
The pond was disturbed only by the tiny wavelets caused by the breeze.
池塘只有微风引起的小波动才会扰动。
B1 adjective /ˈlɪmɪtɪd/

limited

有限的
Meaning
Restricted in size, amount, or extent; not great in number or ability.
Example
Tickets for the concert are limited.
音乐会的票是有限的。
C2 noun /ˈzel.ət/

zealot

狂热分子
Meaning
A person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their ideals.
Example
He was considered a zealot for his strict political views.
由于他严格的政治观点，他被视为狂热分子。
A2 noun /ˈpækɪdʒ/

package

包裹
Meaning
a container or wrapping in which something is packed
Example
He received a package in the mail.
他收到了一份包裹。
C2 verb, noun /ˈɡoʊld.brɪk/

goldbrick

逃避工作
Meaning
to avoid work or duty; a person who shirks responsibility
Example
He was accused of goldbricking while the rest of the team worked hard.
他被指控逃避工作，而其他团队成员都在努力工作。
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。
C1 verb /ˈnɛsəl/

nestle

依偎
Meaning
to settle or lie comfortably within or against something
Example
The child nestled into her mother's arms.
孩子依偎在她母亲的怀里。
B1 noun /ˈsʌb.weɪ/

Subway

地铁
Meaning
an underground railway system; an underground passage for pedestrians
Example
I take the subway to work every morning because it's faster than driving.
我每天早上乘地铁上班，因为它比开车更快。
B2 adjective /ˈnoʊtɪsəbl/

noticeable

显著的
Meaning
Easily seen, observed, or recognized.
Example
There was a noticeable improvement in her performance.
她的表现有了显著的改善。
B2 noun /kənˈvɜːrtər/

converter

转换器
Meaning
a device or person that changes something from one form, system, or use to another; a tool that converts data, energy, or materials
Example
The engineer used a converter to change AC power into DC power.
工程师使用转换器将交流电转换为直流电。
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 verb /dɪˈspɛns/

dispense

分配
Meaning
To distribute or provide something, especially in portions.
Example
The machine dispenses clean drinking water.
机器分配干净的饮用水。
C1 noun dɪˈskrep.ən.siz

discrepancies

差异
Meaning
Differences between things that should be the same
Example
Discrepancies in regulations delay progress.
规则中的差异延迟了进展。
B2 noun /ˈspɒt.laɪt/

spotlight

Meaning
a strong beam of light directed onto a particular area; figuratively, public attention
Example
The singer stood proudly in the spotlight.
C1 verb/adjective /ˈɡræspɪŋ/

grasping

抓住 / 贪婪
Meaning
Holding firmly; or (as an adjective) excessively greedy.
Example
The child was grasping her mother’s hand tightly.
孩子紧紧抓住她妈妈的手。
C1 adjective ˈklaɪ.mət rɪˈzɪl.i.ənt

climate-resilient

气候适应性强
Meaning
Able to cope with the adverse effects of climate change; sustainable and adaptable.
Example
Climate-resilient crops can survive extreme weather conditions.
气候适应性强的作物能够在极端天气条件下生存。
B2 adjective /ˈvɜːr.tʃu.əs/

Virtuous

有德行的; 正直的; 道德上卓越的;
Meaning
having high moral standards; righteous; morally excellent
Example
She is known for her virtuous character and honest dealings.
她以其高尚的品格和诚实的行为而闻名。
C1 noun /ˈwɔː.tər ˈtʃes.nʌt/

Water Chestnut

水栗
Meaning
aquatic plant with edible white crisp tubers
Example
Water chestnuts add a nice crunch to stir-fry dishes.
水栗为炒菜增添了愉快的脆感。
C2 noun /ˈfɔːrʃɔːr/

foreshore

海滩
Meaning
The part of the shore between the high and low tide marks
Example
Children were playing on the foreshore, collecting shells.
孩子们在海岸上玩耍，捡贝壳。
C1 adjective /prəˈvɒkətɪv/

provocative

挑衅的
Meaning
Intended to make people angry, excited, or interested.
Example
She wore a provocative dress to the party.
她穿了一件挑衅的衣服去参加派对。
A2 verb /kənˈtɪn.juːd/

continued

继续
Meaning
Kept happening or carried on without stopping.
Example
She continued working despite the challenges.
她继续工作，尽管面临挑战。
C1 noun /slæb/

slab

板
Meaning
a large, thick, flat piece of stone, concrete, or other hard material
Example
The workers laid a concrete slab for the foundation.
工人们为地基铺设了一块混凝土板。
B2 noun /dɪsˈɡʌst/

Disgust

厌恶
Meaning
a feeling of revulsion or strong disapproval aroused by something unpleasant
Example
She expressed her disgust at the politician's corrupt behavior openly.
她公开表达了对政治家腐败行为的厌恶。
B1 noun /ˈdɛkeɪd/

decade

十年
Meaning
A period of ten years.
Example
The country has changed a lot in the past decade.
这个国家在过去的十年里发生了很大变化。
C1 noun /ˈnʌr.ɪʃ.mənt/

nourishment

营养
Meaning
Food and nutrients necessary for the body's growth and development.
Example
Proper nourishment is essential for child development.
适当的营养对儿童的发展至关重要。
A2 noun /ˈdraɪ.vər/

Driver

司机
Meaning
a person who operates a motor vehicle
Example
The taxi driver knew all the shortcuts through the busy city.
出租车司机知道通过繁忙城市的所有捷径。
A2 noun /ˈkɪt.ən/

Kitten

小猫
Meaning
a young cat
Example
The little kitten loves to play with yarn balls.
小猫喜欢玩线球。
A2 noun /ˈæθliːt/

athlete

运动员
Meaning
a person who is trained or skilled in physical exercises, sports, or games requiring strength, agility, or stamina
Example
The athlete trained hard for the upcoming Olympic Games.
运动员为即将到来的奥林匹克运动会进行了艰苦训练。
B2 noun /ˈfæbrɪk/

fabric

布料
Meaning
Cloth or material produced by weaving or knitting fibers.
Example
The tailor used silk fabric to make the dress.
裁缝用丝绸布料做了这件衣服。
C1 noun /ˌaɪ.diˈɒl.ə.dʒi/

ideology

意识形态
Meaning
A system of ideas and ideals, especially one that forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy.
Example
Democracy is based on the ideology of freedom and equality.
民主基于自由和平等的意识形态。
B2 noun /ˈpriːmiəm/

premium

保费
Meaning
an amount of money paid regularly for an insurance policy; something of superior quality or value
Example
You need to pay your insurance premium every year.
你每年需要支付你的保险费。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈblaɪtɪd/

blighted

荒废的
Meaning
Spoiled, damaged, or destroyed.
Example
The blighted neighborhood was abandoned by most residents.
荒废的社区被大多数居民遗弃。
B2 noun /ˈæktɪvɪst/

activist

活动家
Meaning
A person who works to bring about social or political change.
Example
The activist organized a protest against pollution.
活动家组织了针对污染的抗议活动。
B2 noun /dʒuː/

jew

犹太人
Meaning
a person whose religion is Judaism or who is of Jewish descent
Example
He is a Jew by heritage and follows Jewish customs.
他是犹太人，继承了犹太传统并遵守犹太习俗。
C1 noun /ˌprɒvəˈkeɪʃən/

provocation

挑衅
Meaning
An action or statement that is intended to make someone angry or to cause a reaction.
Example
His rude comment was a clear provocation.
他的粗鲁评论是明显的挑衅。
C2 adjective /ˈfraʊzi/

frowzy

邋遢
Meaning
Unkempt, messy, or having a musty, unpleasant smell.
Example
He entered the room with a frowzy appearance after sleeping on the couch.
他在沙发上睡觉后，以邋遢的外貌走进了房间。
A2 noun /ˈprɪn.ses/

princess

公主
Meaning
a female royal family member, especially the daughter of a king or queen; a woman regarded as noble, cherished, or elegant
Example
The princess waved to the crowd from the palace balcony.
公主从皇宫的阳台向人群挥手。
B1 adjective /blæŋk/

blank

空白
Meaning
showing no expression or containing nothing written, printed, or recorded.
Example
Her face went blank when she heard the bad news.
当她听到坏消息时，她的脸变得空白。
B2 noun /ˈkrɪstəl/

crystal

水晶
Meaning
a clear, transparent mineral or glass that forms a solid structure with regular patterns
Example
She wore a necklace made of sparkling crystal.
她戴着一条闪闪发光的水晶项链。
B2 noun /ˈleɪbərər/

laborer

工人
Meaning
a person who does physical work, especially work that requires strength rather than skill
Example
The laborer worked long hours at the construction site.
这名工人在建筑工地长时间工作。
B1 noun /biːst/

Beast

野兽
Meaning
a large or dangerous animal; a cruel or unpleasant person
Example
The lion is a fierce beast of the jungle.
狮子是丛林中凶猛的野兽。
B2 adjective /əˈvɔɪdəbl/

avoidable

可避免的
Meaning
able to be prevented or avoided
Example
Most of the damage was avoidable with proper planning.
如果有适当的计划，大部分损失是可以避免的。
C2 adjective /juːˈnɪsənənt/

unisonant

和谐的
Meaning
Sounding together or in harmony.
Example
The unisonant voices created a powerful effect.
和谐的声音创造了强大的效果。
C1 noun /ˈdɛsɪˌbɛl/

decibel

分贝
Meaning
a unit used to measure the intensity of sound
Example
The noise level in the factory exceeded 90 decibels.
工厂里的噪音水平超过了90分贝。
C1 noun /ˌstætɪˈstɪʃən/

statistician

统计学家
Meaning
A person who specializes in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting numerical data.
Example
The statistician presented the survey results with great clarity.
统计学家以极大的清晰度展示了调查结果。
B1 noun /ˈspiːʃiːz/

Species

物种; 类型
Meaning
a group of living organisms that can reproduce with each other; a type or kind
Example
The Amazon rainforest is home to thousands of animal species.
亚马逊雨林是成千上万动物物种的家园。
C2 noun /ˌlaɪ.pəˈdʒen.ɪ.sɪs/

lipogenesis

脂肪生成
Meaning
The metabolic process of fat synthesis where excess carbohydrates are converted into fatty acids and stored as triglycerides.
Example
Excess carbohydrate intake promotes lipogenesis and fat storage.
过多的碳水化合物摄入促进了脂肪生成和脂肪储存。
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 /fɔːrˈbɛrəns/

forbearance

宽容
Meaning
Patient self-control; restraint and tolerance, especially in difficult situations.
Example
She showed remarkable forbearance during the heated argument.
她在激烈的争论中表现出了非凡的宽容。
C1 noun /ˈfjuː.də.lɪ.zəm/

feudalism

封建主义
Meaning
the social system in medieval Europe in which people worked and fought for nobles who gave them protection and land in return
Example
Feudalism shaped the political structure of medieval Europe.
封建主义塑造了中世纪欧洲的政治结构。
C1 noun /ˈænərki/

anarchy

无政府状态
Meaning
a state of disorder due to the absence or failure of government or authority
Example
The collapse of the regime led to anarchy in the streets.
政权崩溃导致街头的无政府状态。
C2 noun /ˈθɝː.moʊ.klaɪn/

thermocline

热跃层
Meaning
A layer in a body of water in which temperature changes rapidly with depth.
Example
The thermocline separates warm surface water from cold deep water.
热跃层将温暖的表层水与寒冷的深层水分开。
C2 noun /rɛtʃ/

wretch

不幸的人
Meaning
an unfortunate or miserable person; a despicable or contemptible person
Example
The poor wretch was left out in the cold with no shelter.
那个不幸的人被遗弃在寒冷中，没有避难所。
C1 verb /hoʊn/

hone

磨锐，改善技能
Meaning
To sharpen a blade or to improve a skill through practice.
Example
She honed her presentation skills before the big meeting.
她在大会议之前磨练了自己的演讲技巧。
B2 adjective /dɪˈzaɪərəbl/

desirable

理想的
Meaning
worth having or wanting; attractive
Example
The location of the house was highly desirable, with great views.
房子的地理位置非常理想，视野极好。