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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 noun /ˈkæʒuɪstri/

casuistry

诡辩术
Meaning
The use of clever but false reasoning, especially in relation to moral questions.
Example
The lawyer’s argument was dismissed as mere casuistry.
律师的辩论被作为单纯的诡辩术驳回了。
C2 adjective /ˈbɔːdi/

bawdy

猥亵
Meaning
humorously indecent or obscene, often in a sexual way
Example
The comedian’s bawdy jokes made the audience laugh and blush.
喜剧演员的猥亵笑话让观众笑了并且脸红。
C2 noun /səbˈsɜːviəns/

subservience

奴性
Meaning
the condition of being too willing to obey or serve others
Example
His subservience to authority annoyed his colleagues.
他对权威的奴性让同事们感到烦恼。
C2 noun /vɪˈsɪsɪtjuːd/

vicissitude

生活的变迁
Meaning
A natural change or succession of one thing to another; the ups and downs of life.
Example
The vicissitude of life often teaches resilience.
生活的变迁常常教会人们适应力。
C2 noun /ˈrɛkluːsəri/

reclusory

隐居地
Meaning
A place for seclusion or retreat, especially for a recluse or hermit.
Example
The monk spent years in the reclusory away from society.
那位和尚在远离社会的隐居地度过了多年。
C2 verb /səˈbɔːrn/

suborn

贿赂
Meaning
to bribe or induce someone unlawfully to perform an act, especially to commit perjury
Example
The lawyer was accused of trying to suborn a witness.
律师被指控试图贿赂一名证人。
C2 noun /ˈɛmbəˌlɪzəm/

embolism

栓塞
Meaning
the sudden blockage of a blood vessel by a clot or other foreign matter
Example
The patient suffered a fatal pulmonary embolism.
患者遭受了致命的肺栓塞。
C2 noun /ˈhʌm.ək/

hummock

小丘
Meaning
A small hill, mound, or ridge of earth or ice.
Example
The hikers rested on a grassy hummock by the river.
远足者在河边的草地小丘上休息。
C2 noun /ˈtɪl.ər/

Tiller

农民
Meaning
a person who tills or cultivates land; a farmer
Example
The tiller worked hard in the fields every morning.
农民每天早晨在田野里辛勤工作。
C2 adjective /eɪˈsɛptɪk/

aseptic

无菌的
Meaning
Free from contamination caused by harmful microorganisms; sterile.
Example
Surgeons must work in an aseptic environment to prevent infection.
外科医生必须在无菌环境中工作，以防止感染。
C2 noun /ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnʃən/

reprehension

斥责
Meaning
The act of rebuking or criticizing severely.
Example
The teacher’s reprehension of the student’s behavior was justified.
老师对学生行为的斥责是有道理的。
C2 adjective, noun /bɪˈtroʊðd/

betrothed

订婚的
Meaning
Engaged to be married; a person who is engaged.
Example
She introduced him as her betrothed.
她把他介绍为她的未婚夫。
C2 verb /ɜːrk/

irk

激怒
Meaning
to annoy or irritate someone
Example
It irks me when people are late without calling.
当人们没有打电话就迟到时，我感到很生气。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈfɜːrnəl/

infernal

地狱的
Meaning
relating to hell; extremely troublesome or annoying
Example
The workers complained about the infernal noise from the construction site.
工人们抱怨施工现场的地狱般噪音。
C2 adjective /ˈfraʊzi/

frowsy

邋遢
Meaning
Scruffy and neglected in appearance; musty or stale in smell.
Example
He wore a frowsy old jacket that smelled of damp.
他穿着一件邋遢的旧夹克，散发着潮湿的气味。
C2 noun /ˈʌŋkʃən/

unction

涂抹
Meaning
The act of anointing as part of a religious or ceremonial ritual; excessive or insincere flattery.
Example
The priest performed the holy unction with solemnity.
牧师庄重地进行了神圣的涂抹仪式。
C2 noun /ˈpælɪmpsɛst/

palimpsest

重写本
Meaning
a manuscript or document that has been written over but still bears traces of earlier writing; something reused or altered but still retaining traces of its earlier form
Example
The ancient manuscript was a palimpsest, showing faint traces of previous texts beneath the new writing.
这本古老的手稿是一个重写本，下面隐藏着以前文本的微弱痕迹。
C2 noun /beɪz/

baize

一种粗糙的羊毛布料
Meaning
A type of coarse woolen cloth, often green, used for covering tables such as billiard tables.
Example
The old card table was covered with worn baize.
旧的扑克牌桌上覆盖着磨损的贝兹布料。
C2 noun /ˌpɒlɪˈhiːdrən/

polyhedron

具有平面多边形面的固体
Meaning
a solid object with flat polygonal faces, straight edges, and vertices
Example
The mathematician studied a complex polyhedron model.
数学家研究了一个复杂的多面体模型。
C2 noun /ˈkeɪ.tɪf/

caitiff

懦夫
Meaning
A contemptible or cowardly person.
Example
The knight despised the caitiff who betrayed his comrades.
骑士鄙视那个背叛同伴的懦夫。
C2 noun /waɪl/

wile

狡猾, 欺骗
Meaning
A trick or clever scheme meant to deceive or outwit someone.
Example
He used every wile to win her trust.
他用了所有的狡猾来赢得她的信任。
C2 noun /staɪn/

stein

啤酒杯
Meaning
A large beer mug, typically made of glass or stoneware.
Example
He raised his stein to toast his friends.
他举起了他的啤酒杯，为他的朋友们祝酒。
C2 noun /pəˈlɛmɪks/

polemics

辩论
Meaning
the art or practice of engaging in controversial debate or dispute
Example
The conference was full of polemics on economic reforms.
会议充满了关于经济改革的辩论。
C2 adverb /ˈvɛrɪli/

verily

的确
Meaning
truly; certainly; without a doubt
Example
Verily, I say unto you, this is the truth.
的确，我对你们说，这就是事实。
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 adjective /ˈɪl bred/

Ill-bred

无教养的
Meaning
lacking good manners; rude; showing poor upbringing
Example
His ill-bred behavior shocked everyone at the dinner party.
他的无教养行为让晚宴上的每个人都震惊。
C2 adjective /ˈtrɛmjələs/

tremulous

颤抖
Meaning
shaking or quivering slightly, often from nervousness or weakness
Example
Her voice was tremulous as she gave her speech.
她的声音在演讲时颤抖。
C2 adjective /səˈɡeɪ.ʃəs/

sagacious

贤明
Meaning
Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; wise.
Example
His sagacious leadership saved the company from failure.
他的贤明领导力使公司免于失败。
C2 adjective /ɪˈfɛmɪnət/

effeminate

女性化
Meaning
Having traits, tastes, or habits traditionally considered feminine, often used negatively for men.
Example
The critics described him as effeminate due to his gentle manner.
评论家因其温和的举止而将他描述为女性化。
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 verb /ˈfæmɪʃ/

famish

挨饿
Meaning
to suffer or cause to suffer from extreme hunger
Example
The stranded hikers began to famish after several days without food.
困住的徒步旅行者在没有食物的几天后开始感到饥饿。
C2 noun /ˈjuːzjuːfrʌkt/

usufruct

使用权
Meaning
The legal right to use and enjoy the benefits of someone else’s property without owning it.
Example
The tenant had the usufruct of the land but not its ownership.
租户有权使用这片土地，但没有所有权。
C2 noun /ˈhæŋ.kər/

Hanker

渴望, 欲望
Meaning
a feeling of yearning or craving; a strong desire for something
Example
After years abroad, she developed a deep hanker for her homeland's traditional cuisine.
在国外多年后，她产生了对家乡传统美食的深深渴望。
C2 noun /ˈrɛkjʊzənt/

recusant

拒抗者
Meaning
a person who refuses to submit to authority or comply with rules
Example
The recusant opposed the new law.
拒抗者反对了新法律。
C2 adjective /səˈræfɪk/

seraphic

天使般的
Meaning
Of or like a seraph; angelic, pure, and blissful.
Example
She gave him a seraphic smile that calmed his fears.
她给了他一个天使般的微笑，安抚了他的恐惧。
C2 adjective /ˌæd.vɛnˈtɪʃ.əs/

adventitious

偶然的
Meaning
Happening by chance or accident, not planned.
Example
His success was partly due to adventitious circumstances.
他的成功部分归因于偶然的情况。
C2 verb /ˈsɪmpər/

simper

傻笑或做作的笑
Meaning
to smile in a silly, self-conscious, or affected way
Example
She simpered at his compliment, clearly embarrassed.
她在他的夸奖下傻笑，显然感到尴尬。
C2 noun /ɪmˈbroʊlioʊ/

imbroglio

混乱
Meaning
An extremely confused, complicated, or embarrassing situation.
Example
The political imbroglio lasted for months without resolution.
政治上的混乱持续了几个月，没有得到解决。
C2 noun /ˈlʊŋ.gi/

Lungi

伦吉
Meaning
a traditional garment worn around the waist in South Asia
Example
He wore a comfortable lungi while relaxing at home.
他在家里休息时穿着一条舒适的伦吉。
C2 noun /lɒx/ or /lɒk/

lough

湖泊
Meaning
An Irish or Scottish word for a lake or sea inlet.
Example
The fishermen lived by the lough for generations.
渔民们世世代代住在湖泊旁边。
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 /hɜːrˈbɛəriəm/

herbarium

植物标本馆
Meaning
A collection of preserved plant specimens and associated data used for scientific study.
Example
The university maintains a large herbarium for research and education.
大学为研究和教育保持着一个大型植物标本馆。
C2 noun /ˌmɑːrtəˈnɛt/

martinet

严格的纪律管理员
Meaning
A strict disciplinarian who demands rigid adherence to rules.
Example
The new manager was such a martinet that even minor infractions were punished.
新经理如此严格，以至于即使是小的违章行为也会受到惩罚。
C2 noun /əˈrɔɪ.oʊ/

arroyo

干河床
Meaning
A dry creek or stream bed that temporarily fills with water after heavy rain.
Example
After the storm, the arroyo quickly filled with rushing water.
风暴过后，干河床迅速被水填满。
C2 noun /dɪˈpɔːrtmənt/

deportment

举止
Meaning
A person's behavior or manners, especially in a formal situation.
Example
Her deportment during the ceremony impressed everyone.
她在仪式中的举止给大家留下了深刻印象。
C2 noun /ˈpɛtrəˌɡræf/

petrograph

岩石描述
Meaning
a description or representation of rocks, especially in detailed scientific writing
Example
The scientist studied the petrograph to understand the rock composition.
科学家研究了岩石图，以了解岩石的组成。
C2 adjective /lʌɡˈʒʊəriənt/

luxuriant

繁茂的
Meaning
abundant in growth or richly abundant
Example
The luxuriant forest was teeming with life.
繁茂的森林充满了生命。
C2 noun /kəˈpærɪsən/

caparison

马的装饰覆盖物；华丽且精致的衣物或装饰
Meaning
an ornamental covering for a horse; rich and elaborate clothing or decoration
Example
The king’s horse was adorned with a golden caparison.
国王的马装饰着金色的马披。
C2 noun /trɪˈplɪs.ə.ti/

triplicity

三重性
Meaning
The state of being triple or consisting of three parts.
Example
The design shows a triplicity of forms combined harmoniously.
设计展示了三重性形式的和谐结合。
C2 noun /ˌbæstərdaɪˈzeɪʃən/

bastardization

扭曲 / 退化
Meaning
the act of corrupting, degrading, or misrepresenting something
Example
Critics called the remake a bastardization of the original film.
评论家称重拍版是原电影的扭曲。
C2 adjective /ˈkɒlərɪk/

choleric

暴躁的
Meaning
Easily angered; irritable and hot-tempered.
Example
His choleric nature often got him into arguments.
他那暴躁的脾气常常让他卷入争论。
C2 adjective /fəˈlɪsɪtəs/

felicitous

恰当的, 合适的或令人愉快的; 由好运或幸福标志
Meaning
well-chosen, appropriate, or pleasing; marked by good fortune or happiness
Example
She made a felicitous remark that lightened the mood.
她做了一个恰到好处的评论，使气氛轻松了。
C2 verb /əˈvʌls/

avulse

撕裂
Meaning
to tear away or separate forcibly, especially in medical or geological contexts
Example
The surgeon had to avulse the damaged tissue during the operation.
外科医生在手术中必须把受损的组织撕裂。
C2 adjective /ˌsɒpəˈrɪfɪk/

soporific

幸福
Meaning
tending to induce drowsiness or sleep; causing sleepiness
Example
The professor's lecture was so soporific that half the class fell asleep.
当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的快乐。
C2 noun /ˈlɑːrsəni/

larceny

盗窃
Meaning
The unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it.
Example
He was arrested for committing larceny at the store.
他因在商店犯盗窃罪被逮捕。
C2 verb /ˈdʒɛn.juˌflɛkt/

genuflect

Meaning
to bend one or both knees as a sign of reverence or worship
Example
The worshippers genuflect before the altar.
C2 noun /ˈwɒrən/

warren

兔子洞的网络
Meaning
A network of interconnected rabbit burrows; also used metaphorically for a densely populated building or district.
Example
The old part of the city is a warren of narrow streets.
这座城市的老部分是一个狭窄街道的网络。
C2 noun /əˌbɑː.məˈneɪ.ʃən/

abomination

可憎的事物
Meaning
a thing that causes disgust or hatred
Example
Slavery was considered an abomination.
奴隶制被认为是一种可憎的事物。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈblʌʃɪŋ/

Unblushing

厚颜无耻的; 放肆的
Meaning
showing no shame or embarrassment; boldly shameless
Example
He told the unblushing lie without any hesitation.
他毫不犹豫地说了那个无耻的谎言。
C2 noun /maɪˈæzmə/

miasma

恶臭空气
Meaning
An unpleasant or unhealthy smell or atmosphere.
Example
A miasma of decay hung over the abandoned house.
腐烂的气味弥漫在废弃的房子上方。
C2 noun /rɪˈpʌɡ.nəns/

repugnance

厌恶
Meaning
intense disgust or strong aversion towards something
Example
She felt deep repugnance at the cruelty of the act.
她对这个行为的残忍感到深深的厌恶。
C2 noun /ˈpʌlkrɪˌtjuːd/

pulchritude

美丽
Meaning
physical beauty
Example
The actress was admired for her pulchritude as well as her talent.
这位女演员因她的美丽和才华而受到钦佩。
C2 noun /ˈɔɪl.mən/

Oilman

石油商
Meaning
a person who works in the oil industry; someone who sells oil or petroleum products
Example
The oilman discovered a new oil field in the desert.
石油商在沙漠中发现了一个新的油田。
C2 noun /ˈoʊ.kəm/

oakum

旧绳纤维
Meaning
loose fibers obtained by untwisting old ropes, used for caulking ships
Example
The shipbuilders used oakum to seal the gaps in the wooden planks.
造船工人使用欧卡姆来密封木板之间的缝隙。
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 /ɒmˈnɪʃ.ənt/

Omniscient

全知的
Meaning
having complete knowledge; all-knowing
Example
The narrator in the novel appears to be omniscient, knowing every character's thoughts.
小说中的叙述者似乎是全知的，知道每个角色的思想。
C2 noun /ˈbrɪmˌstoʊn/

brimstone

Meaning
Sulfur, especially when considered as fiery and associated with hell or divine punishment.
Example
The preacher spoke of fire and brimstone to warn the congregation.
C2 adjective /ˈrɛkriənt/

recreant

懦弱的, 背叛的
Meaning
cowardly or unfaithful to duty
Example
The recreant soldier abandoned his post in fear.
那名懦弱的士兵因恐惧而放弃了他的岗位。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈmɪtɪɡeɪtɪd/

unmitigated

完全
Meaning
absolute; not lessened or moderated
Example
The meeting was an unmitigated disaster.
会议是一次完全的灾难。
C2 verb /ɪnˈθrɔːl/

enthral

吸引
Meaning
To captivate or hold someone’s full attention.
Example
The magician’s performance enthralled the audience.
魔术师的表演让观众着迷。
C2 verb /ˈɡɑːɡəl/

goggle

睁大眼睛看
Meaning
to stare with wide open eyes, often in surprise or wonder
Example
The tourists goggled at the tall skyscrapers.
游客们惊讶地盯着高耸的摩天大楼。
C2 noun /ˈkɒŋ.kɔː.dæt/

concordat

教廷协议
Meaning
An agreement or treaty, especially between the Vatican and a secular government.
Example
The concordat established the rights of the church within the country.
教廷协议确立了教会在该国的权利。
C2 noun /ˈeɪʒən swɒmp iːl/

Asian swamp eel

亚洲沼泽鳗
Meaning
a snake-like freshwater fish that can survive in muddy waters and is considered a delicacy in South Asian cuisine
Example
Asian swamp eel can breathe air and survive in shallow muddy waters.
亚洲沼泽鳗能呼吸空气并在浑浊的浅水中生存。
C2 noun ˌpɜː.pɪˈtʃuː.ɪ.ti

perpetuity

永恒，永久性，连续性
Meaning
Permanence, eternity, continuity.
Example
The contract ensures payments in perpetuity.
合同保证永续付款。
C2 verb /ɪnˈfætʃueɪt/

infatuate

迷恋
Meaning
to inspire with an intense but short-lived passion or admiration
Example
He was infatuated with her beauty.
他被她的美貌迷住了。
C2 adjective /ˈvælərəs/

valorous

勇敢的
Meaning
showing great courage and bravery
Example
The valorous soldier led his troop into battle without hesitation.
勇敢的士兵毫不犹豫地带领他的部队进入战斗。
C2 noun /ˌhaɪpəkəˈnektɪvɪti/

hyperconnectivity

超连接性
Meaning
The state of being extensively connected to other people, places, information, etc., through digital technology.
Example
Hyperconnectivity has changed the dynamics of human interaction.
超连接性改变了人类互动的动态。
C2 noun /ˌɑːrbəˈriːtəm/

arboretum

植物园
Meaning
a place where trees, shrubs, and plants are grown for scientific study or public display
Example
We visited the city’s arboretum to learn about exotic trees.
我们参观了城市的植物园，了解异国树木。
C2 noun /ˈprɑːflɪɡəsi/

profligacy

挥霍
Meaning
reckless wastefulness or extravagance
Example
His profligacy with money led him to bankruptcy.
他的挥霍导致了破产。
C2 adjective /ˌpɑːrsɪˈmoʊniəs/

parsimonious

吝啬
Meaning
unwilling to spend money or use resources; stingy
Example
The company was too parsimonious to invest in better equipment.
公司太吝啬，无法投资更好的设备。
C2 verb /məʊlt/

molt

脱羽
Meaning
To shed old feathers, skin, or hair to make way for new growth.
Example
Birds molt their feathers once a year.
鸟类每年会脱羽。
C2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈfræntʃaɪz/

disenfranchise

剥夺权利
Meaning
To deprive someone of the right to vote or other rights.
Example
The new law could disenfranchise thousands of voters.
新法律可能会剥夺成千上万选民的投票权。
C2 adjective /ˈfjuːzəbl/

fusible

可熔化的
Meaning
Capable of being melted or fused.
Example
The engineer used a fusible alloy in the experiment.
工程师在实验中使用了可熔化的合金。
C2 noun /ˈhɜːrmɪtɪdʒ/

hermitage

隐居地
Meaning
A secluded residence or retreat, often for a hermit or religious recluse.
Example
The monk spent years in a hermitage deep in the forest.
那位和尚在森林深处的隐居地里度过了多年。
C2 noun /ˈbɒnəmi/

bonhomie

友善
Meaning
Cheerful friendliness and geniality.
Example
The meeting was filled with laughter and bonhomie.
会议充满了笑声和友善。
C2 noun, verb /ˈbɛvəl/

bevel

斜面
Meaning
A sloping edge or surface; to cut or shape an edge at an angle.
Example
The carpenter beveled the edges of the table.
木匠将桌子的边缘斜切。
C2 noun /ˌniːoʊˈdɑːrwɪnɪzəm/

neo-darwinism

新达尔文主义
Meaning
A modern interpretation of Darwin's theory of evolution, integrating genetics and natural selection.
Example
Neo-Darwinism combines Darwin’s theory of natural selection with modern genetics.
新达尔文主义将达尔文的自然选择理论与现代遗传学相结合。
C2 noun /təˈmɛrɪti/

temerity

鲁莽
Meaning
Excessive confidence or boldness; audacity.
Example
He had the temerity to challenge the professor’s argument.
他居然有胆量挑战教授的论点。
C2 noun /ˌɪnjuːˈɛndəʊ/

innuendo

暗示
Meaning
An allusive or oblique remark or hint, typically a suggestive or disparaging one.
Example
The manager's innuendo was directed towards his competitor.
经理的暗示是针对他的竞争对手的。
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 adjective /ˈbɪloʊɪŋ/

billowing

波动的
Meaning
Describing something that swells or surges outward in waves or large masses.
Example
She walked through the billowing curtains.
她穿过波动的窗帘走了。
C2 noun /ˈdʒæk.dɔː/

Jack-daw

小乌鸦
Meaning
a small gray and black bird of the crow family, known for its intelligence
Example
The jackdaw collected shiny objects for its nest.
杰克道收集了闪亮的物品为它的巢。
C2 noun /əˈluːviən/

alluvion

冲积
Meaning
The gradual increase of land by the deposit of soil from water; also, a flood or overflow of water.
Example
The river’s alluvion added new fertile land to the village fields.
河流的冲积为村庄的田地增添了新的肥沃土地。
C2 adjective ɪnˈdɒm.ɪ.tə.bəl

indomitable

不可征服
Meaning
Impossible to subdue or defeat.
Example
Her indomitable spirit helped her overcome adversity.
她那不可征服的精神帮助她克服了逆境。
C2 adjective /baɪˈkæmərəl/

bicameral

两院制
Meaning
Having two branches or chambers, especially in a legislature.
Example
The United States has a bicameral legislature consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
美国有一个两院制的立法机构，由参议院和众议院组成。
C2 adverb, noun /ˈwɛə.wɪð/

wherewith

手段
Meaning
With which; the means or resources needed for something.
Example
He lacked the money wherewith to buy a new house.
他没有足够的钱来买新房。
C2 verb /kəˈraʊz/

carouse

狂欢
Meaning
to drink and enjoy oneself noisily, often with others
Example
They stayed up all night to carouse after the victory.
他们在胜利后整夜狂欢。
C2 adjective /ˈhɔːrtətɪv/

hortative

Meaning
Giving strong encouragement or urging.
Example
The teacher gave a hortative speech to motivate the students before the exam.
C2 adjective /ˈpɑːrləs/

parlous

危险的
Meaning
Full of danger or risk; precarious.
Example
The company is in a parlous financial state.
公司处于一个危险的财政状态。
C2 noun /ˈvaɪəl/

viol

一种古老的弦乐器
Meaning
A stringed musical instrument of the Renaissance and Baroque periods, played with a bow and similar to but distinct from the violin family.
Example
The musician played an old viol in the chamber music concert.
音乐家在室内音乐会中演奏了一把古老的维奥尔。
C2 noun /trəˈveɪl/

travail

艰苦的努力
Meaning
Painful or laborious effort; suffering or hardship.
Example
After years of travail, she finally completed her degree.
经过多年的艰苦努力，她终于完成了学位。
C2 noun /ˈkæm.fər/

Camphor

樟脑
Meaning
a white crystalline substance with a strong aromatic smell, used in medicine and religious ceremonies
Example
The temple was filled with the fragrant smoke of burning camphor.
寺庙里充满了燃烧的樟脑散发出的芳香烟雾。
C2 adjective /ˌsuːprəˈmʌndeɪn/

supramundane

超世俗
Meaning
beyond the physical or ordinary world; transcendent
Example
The monk spoke of supramundane peace beyond material life.
和尚讲述了超越物质生活的超世俗的平静。
C2 noun /rɪˈkwaɪtəl/

requital

报应
Meaning
The act of returning something, such as a favor, service, or punishment; repayment or retaliation.
Example
She offered her time in requital for his kindness.
她为他的善良报以自己的时间。
C2 noun ˈɒpjʊləns

opulence

奢华
Meaning
Great wealth or luxuriousness.
Example
The opulence of the mansion was evident in its ornate furnishings.
大厦的奢华体现在其华丽的家具中。
C2 verb /rɪˈfrækt/

refract

折射
Meaning
To bend light, sound, or heat as it passes through a medium.
Example
The water refracts light, making the straw look bent.
水折射光线，让吸管看起来弯曲。
C2 verb /seɪt/

sate

满足
Meaning
To satisfy fully or to excess.
Example
The huge meal sated their hunger after the long journey.
长途旅行后，丰盛的餐点满足了他们的饥饿。
C2 noun /ˈkrɪptəɡræm/

cryptogram

秘密代码
Meaning
a text written in code or cipher
Example
The detective solved the cryptogram hidden in the letter.
侦探解开了信中隐藏的密码图。
C2 adjective /ˌoʊdəˈrɪfərəs/

odoriferous

芬芳的
Meaning
having or giving off a smell, especially a strong or pleasant one
Example
The garden was filled with odoriferous flowers.
花园里充满了芬芳的花朵。
C2 noun /ˌɒn.əˌmæt.əˈpiː.ə/

onomatopoeia

拟声词
Meaning
The formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named.
Example
The word 'buzz' is an example of onomatopoeia.
‘buzz’ 这个词是拟声词的一个例子。
C2 verb /pəˈræmbjʊˌleɪt/

perambulate

漫步
Meaning
To walk through or travel around, especially for leisure.
Example
They perambulated the old town, enjoying the sights.
他们在古城漫步，享受着美丽的景色。
C2 noun /əˈvɪdəti/

avidity

热情
Meaning
extreme eagerness or enthusiasm
Example
He accepted the offer with avidity.
他带着热情接受了这个提议。
C2 noun /ˈdɛsɪkənt/

desiccant

干燥剂
Meaning
a substance that absorbs moisture and keeps things dry
Example
Silica gel packets are commonly used as a desiccant in packaging.
硅胶包通常作为干燥剂用于包装中。
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 /ˌɪndɛnˈteɪʃən/

indentation

缩进
Meaning
A space left at the beginning of a line of text; a notch or deep recess on a surface.
Example
The teacher asked the students to use proper indentation in their essays.
老师要求学生在他们的论文中使用正确的缩进。
C2 noun /kəmˈpɒz.ɪ.tər/

Compositor

作曲家
Meaning
a person who arranges type for printing or creates musical compositions
Example
The compositor carefully arranged the text for the newspaper.
作曲家仔细地安排了报纸的文本。
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 verb /ˈæd.l̩/

addle

迷惑
Meaning
To confuse or muddle someone’s mind.
Example
The complicated instructions only served to addle him.
复杂的指令只会让他感到困惑。
C2 noun /ˌæv.oʊˈkeɪ.ʃən/

avocation

副业
Meaning
a hobby or minor occupation pursued in addition to one's main work
Example
Painting is his avocation after office hours.
绘画是他下班后的副业。
C2 noun /ˈdʒuː.dɪˌkeɪ.tʃər/

judicature

司法系统
Meaning
the administration of justice or the system of courts
Example
The judicature ensures that laws are fairly applied.
司法系统确保法律得到公正执行。