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A1 number /eɪt/

eight

八
Meaning
The number equivalent to the product of two and four; one more than seven.
Example
There are eight apples in the basket.
篮子里有八个苹果。
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。
C1 noun ˌɪnsjʊˈleɪʃən

insulation

绝缘
Meaning
Material used to prevent heat, sound, or electricity from being transmitted from one area to another.
Example
Insulation of food storage areas can prevent pests from entering.
食品储存区的绝缘可以防止害虫进入。
B2 noun /ˈæsɪd/

acid

酸
Meaning
a chemical substance that reacts with bases and has a sour taste
Example
Lemons contain citric acid.
柠檬含有柠檬酸。
C2 noun /ˌvælɪˌtjuːdɪˈnɛəriən/

valetudinarian

疑病症患者
Meaning
A person who is unduly anxious about their health or constantly concerned with minor ailments.
Example
He was regarded as a valetudinarian, always worrying about his health.
他被认为是一个疑病症患者，总是为自己的健康担忧。
B1 noun /ˈlaɪf.staɪl/

lifestyle

生活方式
Meaning
The way in which a person or group lives, including habits, attitudes, and possessions.
Example
A healthy lifestyle includes regular exercise and a balanced diet.
健康的生活方式包括定期锻炼和均衡饮食。
B2 noun /brum/

Broom

扫帚
Meaning
a long-handled brush of bristles or twigs, used for sweeping
Example
She used an old broom to sweep the fallen leaves from the porch.
她用一把旧扫帚清扫从门廊掉落的树叶。
C1 adjective /ɪˈrɛvərənt/

irreverent

不敬的
Meaning
showing a lack of respect for people or things that are usually respected
Example
The comedian’s irreverent jokes offended some of the audience.
那位喜剧演员的不敬笑话冒犯了一些观众。
C2 adjective /koʊˈtɜːr.mɪ.nəs/

coterminous

共边
Meaning
having the same boundaries or extent in space, time, or meaning
Example
The two jurisdictions are coterminous, sharing the same borders.
这两个司法管辖区是共边的，共享相同的边界。
C2 adjective /ˈfluːviəl/

fluvial

与河流相关
Meaning
relating to or found in a river
Example
The fluvial deposits indicated the presence of an ancient river system.
河流沉积物表明了古老河流系统的存在。
B2 noun /droʊn/

Drone

雄性蜜蜂
Meaning
a male bee that does not work and whose only function is to mate with the queen
Example
The drone bees do not collect honey like worker bees.
这些雄性蜜蜂不会像工蜂一样采蜜。
A1 adjective /bɛst/

best

最好
Meaning
Of the highest quality, excellence, or standing.
Example
She is the best student in the class.
她是班里最好的学生。
B2 adjective /dɪˈfɪnɪtɪv/

definitive

决定性
Meaning
serving as a final or most authoritative form; conclusive and decisive
Example
The committee reached a definitive agreement on the policy.
委员会就政策达成了决定性协议。
A1 verb /noʊ/

know

知道
Meaning
to have information about something; to be familiar with
Example
I know the answer to this question.
我知道这个问题的答案。
B2 noun /ˈdʒel.i fɪʃ/

Jelly fish

水母
Meaning
a soft-bodied marine animal with a gelatinous umbrella-shaped body and trailing tentacles
Example
The jellyfish floated gracefully through the water with its translucent body.
水母带着透明的身体优雅地漂浮在水中。
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。
C1 noun /əˈbreɪʒən/

abrasion

由于摩擦而导致的皮肤或表面的擦伤或磨损
Meaning
a scrape or wearing away of the skin or surface due to friction
Example
He suffered a minor abrasion on his knee after falling.
他在摔倒后膝盖上受了一个轻微的擦伤。
B2 verb /ˈɪr.ɪ.teɪt/

irritate

刺激
Meaning
To make someone annoyed or angry; to cause discomfort or inflammation.
Example
Rubbing your eyes can irritate them.
摩擦眼睛可能会刺激它们。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdʌstriəs/

industrious

勤奋的
Meaning
Hardworking and diligent in one's duties.
Example
She is an industrious student who always completes her assignments on time.
她是一个勤奋的学生，总是按时完成她的作业。
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。
A2 adverb /ˈev.ri.weər/

Everywhere

到处
Meaning
in all places; wherever you go
Example
The internet allows us to connect with people everywhere.
互联网让我们可以与到处的人连接。
C2 adjective /ˌsæpəˈneɪʃəs/

saponaceous

含肥皂性质的
Meaning
Soapy or having the qualities of soap.
Example
The plant has saponaceous leaves that produce foam when rubbed in water.
这种植物有含肥皂性质的叶子，擦在水中时会产生泡沫。
C1 noun /ˈɜːr.θən pɒt/

Earthen pot

陶土锅
Meaning
a container made of baked clay or earth, used for cooking or storing
Example
The earthen pot keeps water naturally cool in summer.
陶土锅能在夏天自然保持水的凉爽。
C1 noun/verb /ˈræfəl/

raffle

销售彩票
Meaning
A means of raising money by selling numbered tickets, one or more of which are drawn at random for a prize; to sell something in such a lottery.
Example
The charity decided to raffle a bicycle to raise funds.
慈善机构决定通过抽奖出售自行车来筹集资金。
B2 noun /pænt/

Pant

裤子
Meaning
a piece of clothing worn on the lower body covering each leg separately
Example
She bought a new pair of pants for the party.
她为派对买了一条新裤子。
C1 noun /ˌdɪspɛnˈseɪʃən/

dispensation

Meaning
An exemption from a rule or usual requirement; a system of order, government, or control.
Example
The school granted him a special dispensation to skip the exam due to illness.
C1 noun /ˌɪrɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti/

irresponsibility

不负责任
Meaning
lack of responsibility or accountability; failure to act in a reliable or sensible way
Example
The accident was caused by his irresponsibility at work.
事故是由于他在工作中的不负责任造成的。
B2 adjective /aʊtˈstændɪŋ/

outstanding

杰出
Meaning
extremely good or impressive; not yet resolved or paid
Example
She received an award for her outstanding performance.
她因出色的表现获得了奖项。
B1 adjective /ˌækəˈdɛmɪk/

academic

学术的
Meaning
related to education, learning, or scholarly activities
Example
She has an outstanding academic record.
她有一个卓越的学术记录。
C1 verb /strʌt/

strut

昂首阔步
Meaning
to walk with a stiff, proud, and confident gait, often to show off
Example
He strutted across the stage after winning the award.
他赢得奖项后自信地走上了舞台。
B2 verb /rɪˈzɛnt/

resent

怨恨
Meaning
to feel bitterness or displeasure about something or someone
Example
She began to resent the constant criticism from her boss.
她开始对老板的不断批评感到愤恨。
C1 noun /pəˈvɪliən/

pavilion

展馆
Meaning
A large tent or temporary building, often used for events or exhibitions.
Example
The wedding reception was held in a decorated pavilion.
婚礼接待在一个装饰精美的展馆中举行。
B2 noun ˈbaɪ.əs

bias

偏见, 偏袒
Meaning
Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.
Example
The judge must remain free from bias.
法官必须保持公正。
A2 noun /ˈɔːdiəʊ/

audio

声音
Meaning
sound, especially when recorded or transmitted
Example
The audio quality of the podcast was excellent.
播客的音频质量非常好。
B2 verb /ɪmˈprɪzən/

imprison

囚禁
Meaning
to put someone in prison; to confine or restrict someone's freedom
Example
The judge imprisoned the criminal for five years.
法官把罪犯囚禁了五年。
A1 noun neɪmz

Names

名字
Meaning
A word or set of words by which a person or thing is known.
Example
Names of family members are written on the family tree.
家庭成员的名字写在家谱上。
B1 adjective ˈliː.ɡəl

legal

合法
Meaning
Permitted by law; relating to the law.
Example
Legal systems ensure justice.
法律系统确保公正。
C2 adjective /sərˈkjuːɪtəs/

circuitous

迂回路线
Meaning
Longer than the most direct way; roundabout.
Example
He took a circuitous route to avoid traffic.
他走了一条迂回路线以避开交通。
C2 adjective /pəˈlædʒ.ɪk/

pelagic

与开放海洋相关
Meaning
Relating to the open sea or ocean water column, away from the shore.
Example
Pelagic fish like tuna are found far from the coast.
像金枪鱼这样的深海鱼类通常在离海岸很远的地方发现。
C2 noun /ˈpɪnjən/

pinion

一个小齿轮或鸟翅膀的外部部分；限制或使之不能动弹
Meaning
a small gear or the outer part of a bird's wing; to restrain or immobilize
Example
The bird's pinion was injured, preventing it from flying.
鸟的翅膀受伤，无法飞行。
A2 noun /ˈbʊkʃɒp/

bookshop

书店
Meaning
a retail store where books are sold
Example
She spent an hour browsing in the small bookshop.
她在那家小书店里逛了一个小时。
A2 noun səkˈsɛs

success

成功
Meaning
The accomplishment of an aim or purpose; the attainment of popularity or profit
Example
Success requires focus and determination.
成功需要专注和决心。
C1 noun /ˈbɔɪənsi/ or /ˈbuːjənsi/

buoyancy

浮力, 快乐
Meaning
The ability to float in a liquid; cheerfulness and optimism.
Example
Her natural buoyancy lifted the mood of the group.
她自然的快乐提升了小组的氛围。
C2 noun /ˈmænˌtræp/

man-trap

捕人陷阱
Meaning
A trap designed to catch or injure humans; informally, a woman considered dangerously attractive.
Example
The old castle had a man-trap at the entrance.
那座古老的城堡在入口处有一个人类捕捉陷阱。
A1 adjective ˈdɪfɪkəlt

difficult

困难
Meaning
Needing much effort or skill to accomplish, deal with, or understand; hard.
Example
Managing urban challenges has become increasingly difficult.
管理城市挑战变得越来越困难。
C2 verb /kənˈtɔːrt/

contort

扭曲
Meaning
to twist or bend out of the normal shape
Example
She contorted her face in pain after the injury.
受伤后，她痛苦地扭曲了脸。
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。
B2 noun /pʌŋk/

punk

朋克
Meaning
a type of popular music, or the culture associated with it, characterized by loud, fast rhythms and rebellious attitudes
Example
He’s always been into punk music and fashion.
他一直对朋克音乐和时尚感兴趣。
A2 adverb /ˈiːzɪli/

Easily

轻松地; 容易地
Meaning
without difficulty; in a simple or effortless manner
Example
She easily solved the math problem in minutes.
她轻松地在几分钟内解决了数学问题。
C2 noun /ˈhɔɪdən/

hoyden

顽皮女孩
Meaning
a boisterous or tomboyish girl
Example
The hoyden preferred climbing trees to playing with dolls.
顽皮女孩更喜欢爬树而不是玩洋娃娃。
C2 adjective /ˈvɑːlətɪv/

volitive

意愿的
Meaning
Relating to the will or the exercise of the will.
Example
The treaty was signed under volitive agreement between both nations.
该条约是在两国自愿协议下签署的。
B1 noun faʊnˈdeɪʃən

foundation

基础
Meaning
The lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level.
Example
The foundation of the building was laid with strong materials.
建筑物的基础是用坚固的材料铺设的。
B2 adjective /brɪsk/

Brisk

迅速的; 精力充沛的; 活力四射的
Meaning
quick and energetic; lively; vigorous
Example
She took a brisk walk in the morning to feel energized.
她早晨快步走，感到精力充沛。
B2 noun /ˈɡlæm.ər/

Glamour

魅力; 吸引力; 魅惑;
Meaning
an attractive or exciting quality that makes certain people or things seem appealing; alluring charm
Example
The glamour of Hollywood attracted young actors from around the world.
好莱坞的魅力吸引了世界各地的年轻演员。
B1 adjective /ˈtɛmpərɛri/

temporary

临时
Meaning
Lasting for only a limited period of time; not permanent.
Example
She found a temporary job during the summer break.
她在暑假期间找到了临时工作。
A2 adjective /ˈtaɪərɪŋ/

tiring

累人的
Meaning
causing someone to feel exhausted or in need of rest
Example
The long journey was extremely tiring.
长途旅行非常累人。
B1 noun ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃənz

examinations

考试
Meaning
A detailed inspection or investigation; a formal test of a person's knowledge or proficiency.
Example
BPSC conducts rigorous examinations.
BPSC 进行严格的考试。
B2 noun /ɡriːd/

Greed

贪婪
Meaning
intense and selfish desire for something, especially wealth, power, or food
Example
His greed for money led him to make unethical business decisions.
他对金钱的贪婪让他做出了不道德的商业决策。
B2 noun /ˈhɛdˌkwɔːrtərz/

headquarters

总部
Meaning
The main office or center of operations of an organization.
Example
The company’s headquarters is located in New York.
公司的总部位于纽约。
C2 verb /ɪnˈkæmp/

encamp

扎营
Meaning
to set up or establish a camp
Example
The soldiers encamped near the river for the night.
士兵们在河边扎营过夜。
B2 adjective /ˈtʃær.ɪ.tə.bəl/

Charitable

慈善的; 慷慨的; 仁慈的
Meaning
generous in giving to those in need; showing kindness
Example
She is known for her charitable work in the community.
她因在社区的慈善工作而闻名。
C2 adjective /ˈdʌktaɪl/

ductile

延展性强
Meaning
capable of being stretched into a thin wire without breaking; easily influenced
Example
Gold is a very ductile metal.
黄金是一种非常延展的金属。
B1 adjective /ˈel.dər.li/

Elderly

老年人; 年长的; 老年
Meaning
aged; advanced in years; old
Example
The elderly man walked slowly with his cane.
那位年长的男人拿着拐杖慢慢走。
A2 noun /ˈkoʊkənʌt/

Coconut

椰子
Meaning
a large brown seed with hard shell containing white flesh and coconut water
Example
We drank coconut water directly from the coconut.
我们直接从椰子里喝椰子水。
C1 adjective /moʊˈmentəs/

Momentous

重要
Meaning
of great importance or significance; having far-reaching consequences
Example
The signing of the peace treaty was a momentous occasion for both countries.
和平条约的签署是两个国家的一个重要时刻。
C2 adjective /ˈnɔɪ.səm/

Noisome

恶臭的; 有害的或令人不快的
Meaning
having an extremely offensive smell; harmful or unpleasant
Example
The noisome smell from the garbage made everyone cover their noses.
垃圾散发出的恶臭让每个人都捂住了鼻子。
C2 verb /ˈprɑː.məl.ɡeɪt/

promulgate

发布
Meaning
To announce or make a law, decree, or idea officially known.
Example
The government promulgated new regulations on data privacy.
政府发布了关于数据隐私的新规定。
C1 adjective/adverb /əˈmɪs/

amiss

错误的
Meaning
Not quite right; inappropriate or out of place.
Example
Something seems amiss with the car's engine.
汽车的引擎似乎有些错误。
C2 noun

Kinsfolk

家族, 亲戚
B2 adjective /ˌærəˈmætɪk/

aromatic

芳香的
Meaning
Having a pleasant and distinctive smell.
Example
The chef used aromatic herbs to flavor the dish.
厨师使用芳香的草药来调味这道菜。
C2 verb /kənˈstrɪndʒ/

constringe

收缩
Meaning
to cause to shrink or contract; to constrict
Example
The medicine helped constringe the swollen tissues.
药物帮助收缩肿胀的组织。
B2 noun /ˈreɪʃoʊ/

ratio

比例
Meaning
a relationship between two numbers showing how many times the first number contains the second
Example
The ratio of boys to girls in the class is 2:1.
班级中男生和女生的比例是2:1。
B2 noun /ˈæl.oʊ ˈvɪər.ə/

Aloe Vera

芦荟
Meaning
a succulent plant with thick fleshy leaves and medicinal properties; produces tubular flowers
Example
The aloe vera plant blooms with orange or yellow tubular flowers.
芦荟植物开着橙色或黄色的管状花。
B1 adjective /rɪˈkwaɪəd/

required

必要的
Meaning
necessary or compulsory
Example
A visa is required to enter the country.
进入该国需要签证。
B2 adjective /ˈtɒlərənt/

tolerant

宽容
Meaning
Showing willingness to allow the existence of opinions or behaviors that one dislikes or disagrees with.
Example
He is very tolerant of other people's beliefs.
他对其他人的信仰非常宽容。
C2 adjective /bəˈθɛt.ɪk/

bathetic

琐碎的情感
Meaning
displaying insincere or trivial emotion; producing an unintended ridiculous effect through sudden change from serious to silly
Example
The movie's ending was unintentionally bathetic rather than tragic.
电影的结局是琐碎的，而不是悲剧性的。
B2 noun /ˈstiː.mər/

Steamer

蒸汽船
Meaning
a ship or boat powered by steam engines
Example
The old steamer crossed the river slowly.
老蒸汽船慢慢地渡过了河。
C2 verb /ˈræm.ɪ.faɪ/

ramify

分支
Meaning
to spread or branch out into divisions or subdivisions.
Example
The river ramifies into several smaller streams.
河流分支成多个较小的溪流。
B2 verb /flɪp/

flip

翻转
Meaning
to turn over quickly or suddenly; to toss lightly
Example
She flipped the pancake in the pan.
她把煎饼在锅里翻了个面。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈbæləns/

Unbalanced

不平衡的; 不稳定的
Meaning
not balanced; lacking stability or equilibrium; mentally unstable
Example
The unbalanced table kept wobbling.
不平衡的桌子摇晃着。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈvɪdiəs/

invidious

引起嫉妒的
Meaning
likely to arouse resentment, envy, or anger in others
Example
The manager's invidious remarks created tension among the employees.
经理的嫉妒言论在员工中间造成了紧张气氛。
C2 adjective /ˌæk.rɪˈmoʊ.ni.əs/

acrimonious

尖刻和愤怒
Meaning
Bitter and angry, often involving harsh words.
Example
The debate turned acrimonious after the controversial remark.
辩论在争议性评论后变得尖刻。
C2 noun /ˌkɒnvəˈluːʃən/

convolution

卷曲，复杂的转折或结构
Meaning
a twist, coil, or a complex and intricate shape or arrangement
Example
The brain has many convolutions that increase its surface area.
大脑有许多卷曲的形状，增加了其表面积。
C2 noun /rʌmp/

Rump

臀部; 屁股; 背部下方
Meaning
the hindquarters or buttocks; the lower back area
Example
The horse injured its rump during the fall.
那匹马在跌倒时伤到了它的臀部。
B2 adjective /ˈwɜːrθləs/

Worthless

毫无价值的; 无用的
Meaning
having no value; useless
Example
The old computer became worthless after the new software updates.
在新软件更新后，旧电脑变得毫无价值。
C2 noun ˌæm.ɔː.tɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

amortization

摊销
Meaning
The process of paying off debt with regular payments over time.
Example
The amortization schedule showed a 10-year repayment plan.
摊销计划显示了一个10年的还款计划。
B2 verb /breɪd/

braid

编织
Meaning
to weave together strands of hair or material
Example
She braided her hair before going to school.
她在去学校之前编了头发。
B2 noun /ˌdɒkjʊmɛnˈteɪʃən/

documentation

文档
Meaning
material that provides official information or evidence
Example
The documentation for the project is available for review.
项目的文档可供审查。
C2 noun /ˈdɒɡ roʊz/

Dog-rose

狗玫瑰
Meaning
A wild rose species with pink or white flowers and thorny stems, common in hedgerows
Example
The dog-rose bush grew wild along the countryside path.
狗玫瑰灌木在乡村小路旁野生生长。
C1 noun (plural) /ˈhɪntərlændz/

hinterlands

偏远地区
Meaning
Plural of hinterland; remote or less developed regions.
Example
Explorers traveled deep into the hinterlands of the country.
探险者深入到该国的偏远地区。
A2 noun কন্ডিশন

condition

状况
Meaning
A particular state of health or physical fitness; a medical problem.
Example
The condition worsens without proper treatment.
没有适当的治疗，状况会恶化。
C1 adjective /ˈweɪwərd/

wayward

叛逆的
Meaning
Difficult to control or predict because of unusual or perverse behavior.
Example
The teacher struggled to manage the wayward students.
老师很难管理那些叛逆的学生。
C1 adjective/adverb /ɡəˈlɔːr/

galore

大量的
Meaning
In large amounts; abundant or plentiful.
Example
There were books galore in the old library.
在老图书馆里有大量的书。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrɡraʊnd/

foreground

前景
Meaning
the part of a scene that is nearest to and in front of the viewer
Example
The flowers in the foreground brightened the picture.
前景的花朵使画面更加生动。
A2 noun /haɪt/

height

高度
Meaning
the measurement of someone or something from base to top
Example
The height of the tower impressed the visitors.
塔的高度给游客留下了深刻的印象。
C2 noun /ˈmoʊlər/

molar

磨牙
Meaning
A large tooth at the back of the mouth used for grinding food.
Example
The dentist had to extract his wisdom molar.
牙医不得不拔掉他的智齿。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsəʊʃəbl/

unsociable

不合群的
Meaning
not enjoying the company of others; avoiding social interaction
Example
He became unsociable after moving to a new city.
搬到新城市后，他变得不合群。
C1 adjective /ˈmeʒ.ər.ə.bəl/

Measurable

可测量的; 可量化的
Meaning
able to be measured; quantifiable
Example
The project's success was measurable by increased sales.
项目的成功可以通过销售增长来衡量。
B1 noun /ˈen.tri/

Entry

入口; 注册
Meaning
an act of going or coming in; an item written or printed in a record
Example
His entry into the competition was submitted just before the deadline.
他在截止日期前提交了参加比赛的入口。
C1 verb /paʊt/

pout

撅嘴
Meaning
to push one's lips forward as an expression of annoyance or sulkiness
Example
The child began to pout when he didn’t get the toy.
孩子没得到玩具时开始撅嘴。
B1 noun /ˈeɪ.dʒən.si/

Agency

代理机构; 代理人办公室
Meaning
a business or organization that provides a particular service
Example
She works for a travel agency downtown.
她在市中心的旅行社工作。
B2 verb /swer/

swear

发誓
Meaning
to use offensive language; to promise solemnly; to take an oath
Example
I swear to tell the truth.
我发誓说真话。
C2 noun /skriːd/

screed

冗长而乏味的文章
Meaning
a long, tedious piece of writing or speech; also a layer of material like cement spread on a surface
Example
He delivered a long screed against corruption.
他发表了长篇的关于腐败的演讲。
C1 noun ɪnˈdaʊmənt

endowment

捐赠, 赠款
Meaning
An income or form of property given or bequeathed to someone.
Example
The university received a large endowment for research.
大学收到了大量用于研究的捐赠。
C1 noun /ˈtʌɡboʊt/

tugboat

拖船
Meaning
a small, powerful boat used for towing or pushing ships
Example
The tugboat guided the massive ship safely into the harbor.
拖船将巨大的船只安全地引导进港口。
B2 adjective /əˈlaɪd/

Allied

盟友; 联合; 关联
Meaning
joined by agreement or treaty; associated; connected
Example
The allied forces worked together during the war.
同盟军在战争期间一起工作。
A2 noun /ˈpɑːsˌpɔːrt/

passport

护照
Meaning
an official government document that identifies a person and allows them to travel internationally
Example
She renewed her passport before traveling abroad.
她在出国前更新了她的护照。
C1 noun /ˈpraɪ.meɪt/

primate

灵长类动物, 类人猿
Meaning
A member of the group of animals including humans, apes, and monkeys.
Example
Humans are classified as primates.
人类被归类为灵长类动物。
B2 noun /roʊˈteɪʃən/

Rotation

旋转; 转动; 自转
Meaning
the action of rotating around an axis or center; a single turn
Example
The Earth's rotation takes 24 hours to complete.
地球的自转需要24小时才能完成。
C2 noun /ˈθrɛnədi/

threnody

哀歌，悼歌
Meaning
A song, poem, or speech of mourning for someone who has died; a lament.
Example
The poet composed a moving threnody for the fallen soldiers.
诗人为阵亡的士兵创作了一首感人的悼歌。
C1 noun /ˈtɪrəni/

tyranny

暴政
Meaning
Cruel and oppressive government or rule by a tyrant.
Example
The people revolted against the tyranny of their ruler.
人民反抗他们统治者的暴政。
C1 verb /ˈwaɪtˌwɑːʃ/

whitewash

Meaning
to cover up faults, errors, or unpleasant facts; to paint with white paint or lime
Example
The report was criticized for trying to whitewash the company's failures.
B1 adjective /skɪld/

Skilled

熟练
Meaning
having or showing the knowledge, ability, or training to perform certain activities or work well
Example
He is a skilled carpenter who can build beautiful furniture.
他是一位熟练的木匠，能做出美丽的家具。
C2 noun /ˈæntɪfɒn/

antiphon

反诗
Meaning
a short chant or verse sung responsively in Christian worship, typically sung before or after a psalm or canticle
Example
The choir sang the antiphon before beginning the main hymn.
合唱团在开始主要圣歌之前唱了反诗。
C1 adjective /kənˈdjuː.sɪv/

conducive

有利的
Meaning
Making a certain situation or outcome likely or possible; contributing to or helping to bring about.
Example
A quiet environment is conducive to studying.
安静的环境有利于学习。
C2 adjective /ˌmæl.əˈfɪʃ.ənt/

maleficient

恶意的
Meaning
Doing harm or evil; having a harmful effect.
Example
The maleficient acts of the tyrant ruined the kingdom.
暴君的恶意行为摧毁了王国。
C1 verb /ɪnˈfrɪndʒ/

infringe

侵犯
Meaning
To actively break the terms of a law, agreement, or right.
Example
Copying this software without permission will infringe copyright laws.
未經許可複製此軟件將侵犯版權法。
B1 verb /ˈpʌnɪʃ/

punish

惩罚
Meaning
to give a penalty for wrongdoing; to discipline
Example
The teacher will punish students who cheat.
老师会惩罚作弊的学生。
C1 noun /ˈdɪɡnɪˌtɛri/

dignitary

重要人物
Meaning
a person considered to be important because of high rank or office
Example
Several foreign dignitaries attended the state banquet.
几位外国重要人物出席了国宴。
C1 noun /ˈkwɔːrəm/

quorum

法定人数
Meaning
The minimum number of members needed to conduct official business in a meeting.
Example
The board meeting was postponed because there was no quorum.
由于没有法定人数，董事会会议被推迟了。
C2 adjective /ˈdɪsəluːt/

dissolute

放荡
Meaning
lacking moral restraint; indulging excessively in sensual pleasures
Example
He led a dissolute life filled with parties and gambling.
他过着充满派对和赌博的放荡生活。