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B2 verb, adjective /ɪˈlæbəreɪt/ (verb), /ɪˈlæbərət/ (adjective)

elaborate

详细说明 / 设计复杂的
Meaning
verb: to explain something in detail; adjective: detailed and complicated in design
Example
She asked him to elaborate on his proposal.
她要求他详细说明他的提议。
B2 verb /ɪnˈveɪd/

invade

入侵
Meaning
to enter a place or country forcefully, especially as an enemy
Example
The army invaded the neighboring country.
军队入侵了邻国。
B2 verb /ɪnˈsɜːrt/

insert

插入
Meaning
to put or place something into something else
Example
Please insert the key into the lock.
请将钥匙插入锁孔。
C2 adjective /bɪˈfɒɡd/

befogged

困惑的, 模糊的
Meaning
Confused or clouded in mind; made unclear like being surrounded by fog.
Example
His mind felt befogged after the long and exhausting meeting.
在漫长而令人疲惫的会议后,他的思维感到困惑。
C2 noun /nɛl/

knell

丧钟
Meaning
The sound of a bell, especially when rung solemnly for a death or funeral; a signal of the end or failure of something.
Example
The knell of the church bell echoed through the valley at dusk.
教堂的丧钟在黄昏时分回荡在山谷中。
C1 adverb /pɜːr ˈseɪ/

per se

本身
Meaning
By or in itself; intrinsically.
Example
The idea is not bad per se, but it needs improvement.
这个想法本身并不好,但需要改进。
C2 adjective /ˈɔːrəˌtʌnd/

orotund

深沉而清晰的声音
Meaning
full, rich, and clear in sound; pompous in style
Example
The actor's orotund voice filled the theater.
演员的深沉声音充满了剧院。
A2 verb ˈsɛləbreɪtɪŋ

celebrating

庆祝
Meaning
The act of acknowledging a significant or happy day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity.
Example
Celebrating awareness days helps spread important messages.
庆祝意识日有助于传播重要信息。
B1 adverb /ˈmeɪn.li/

Mainly

主要; 大多数
Meaning
for the most part; chiefly; primarily
Example
The conference was mainly about environmental protection and climate change.
会议主要讨论了环境保护和气候变化。
B2 noun /mɪl/

mill

磨坊
Meaning
a building equipped with machinery for grinding grain or manufacturing goods
Example
The old flour mill has been converted into a museum.
那座老面粉厂已被改建为博物馆。
C2 verb /əˈbreɪd/

abrade

通过摩擦磨损
Meaning
to scrape or wear away the surface by friction or erosion
Example
The rough cloth can easily abrade the skin.
粗糙的布料容易磨损皮肤。
B1 adjective /ɪɡˈzækt/

Exact

精确的; 正确的; 完全正确
Meaning
precise; accurate; completely correct
Example
Please give me the exact time of the meeting.
请告诉我会议的准确时间。
C2 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈbɒlɪk/

diabolic

魔鬼的
Meaning
Extremely evil or cruel; characteristic of the devil.
Example
The villain devised a diabolic scheme.
反派设计了一个魔鬼的计划。
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。
B2 adjective /kruːd/

crude

原油
Meaning
in a natural or raw state; not yet processed or refined
Example
The crude oil is processed into fuel and chemicals.
原油被加工成燃料和化学品。
A2 verb /ˈloʊər/

lower

降低
Meaning
to move something to a lower position or to reduce
Example
The company decided to lower the prices.
公司决定降低价格。
C1 noun /ˈkɒz.moʊs/

Cosmos

宇宙花
Meaning
a colorful annual flower with daisy-like blooms and feathery foliage
Example
The cosmos flowers swayed gently in the summer breeze across the meadow.
宇宙花在夏季的微风中轻轻摇摆,穿过草地。
C1 adjective /dʒəˈnɛrɪk/

generic

通用
Meaning
characteristic of or relating to a whole group or class; not specific
Example
This medicine is available in generic form.
这种药物以通用形式提供。
C1 adjective /ɔːˈstɪə/

austere

严格,简朴
Meaning
Severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance; plain and simple.
Example
The monk lived an austere life in the mountains.
和尚在山中过着严格的生活。
B2 noun /ˈtɔːtʃər/

torture

折磨
Meaning
the action or practice of inflicting severe pain on someone as a punishment or to force them to do something
Example
He was subjected to torture during the interrogation.
他在审问中遭受了折磨。
B2 noun əˈlaɪ.əns

alliance

联盟
Meaning
A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations.
Example
Global alliances promote environmental sustainability.
全球联盟促进环境可持续性。
B2 noun /dɪsˈkʌmfərt/

discomfort

不适
Meaning
A feeling of slight pain, unease, or awkwardness.
Example
She shifted in her chair due to discomfort in her back.
由于背部不适,她在椅子上移动。
B2 noun /sfɪər/

sphere

球体
Meaning
a round, three-dimensional shape that is perfectly symmetrical around its center; an area of activity or knowledge
Example
The Earth is almost a perfect sphere.
地球几乎是一个完美的球体。
C1 adjective /bəˈlɪdʒ.ər.ənt/

belligerent

好战或侵略性
Meaning
Hostile and aggressive, ready to fight or argue.
Example
His belligerent attitude often leads to conflicts.
他好战的态度常常导致冲突。
C1 adjective kənˈten.ʃəs

contentious

有争议
Meaning
Causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial.
Example
The contentious issue divided global leaders.
有争议的问题分裂了全球领导人。
B2 adjective /ˈprɒmɪsɪŋ/

promising

有前途的
Meaning
showing signs of future success or potential
Example
She is a promising young scientist with great ideas.
她是一个有前途的年轻科学家,拥有伟大的想法。
B2 noun /ˈsɛm.iˌsɜːr.kəl/

semicircle

半圆
Meaning
Half of a circle or something shaped like half of a circle.
Example
The students sat in a semicircle around the teacher.
学生们围绕老师坐成半圆形。
B2 adjective ˈstrʌktʃərəl

structural

结构性
Meaning
Relating to or forming part of a structure.
Example
The structural integrity of the bridge was tested after the storm.
桥梁的结构完整性在暴风雨后经过测试。
B2 noun /ˈwɪkɪdnəs/

wickedness

邪恶,恶行
Meaning
Evil or morally bad behavior.
Example
The story highlights the wickedness of the cruel king.
这个故事突出了残忍国王的恶行。
A2 adverb /ˈstrɒŋɡli/

strongly

强烈地
Meaning
in a strong manner or to a great extent
Example
She strongly believes in the power of positive thinking.
她坚信积极思考的力量。
B1 noun ˈstrʌk.tʃər

structure

结构
Meaning
The arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something complex.
Example
The structure is designed for safety and functionality.
该结构是为安全和功能性设计的。
C2 noun /ɡæf/

gaff

错误
Meaning
A social blunder or mistake; also a hook or device used in fishing or theater.
Example
He made a major gaff during the meeting by forgetting the client's name.
他在会议中犯了一个大错误,忘记了客户的名字。
C2 adjective /ˈbiːstiəl/

bestial

兽性
Meaning
Relating to beasts; showing savagery, brutality, or lacking human sensibility.
Example
The prisoners were treated in a bestial manner.
囚犯们以野兽般的方式被对待。
C2 noun /ˈpɒtˌbɔɪlə/

potboiler

低级文学作品
Meaning
a book, play, or film produced quickly to make money rather than for artistic value
Example
The novel was dismissed by critics as a mere potboiler.
这本小说被评论家视为仅仅是一本低级文学作品。
C1 verb /dʒəʊlt/

jolt

震动
Meaning
to push or shake someone or something abruptly and roughly
Example
The sudden stop jolted all the passengers forward.
突然停车把所有乘客都推到了前面。
B1 noun, verb /spoʊk/

spoke

辐条 / 说
Meaning
As a noun, a bar connecting the center of a wheel to its rim; as the past tense of 'speak'.
Example
The bicycle's spoke was bent after the accident.
自行车的辐条在事故后弯曲了。
A2 adjective /ˈtaɪ.di/

Tidy

整洁; 干净
Meaning
arranged neatly and in order; clean and organized
Example
She keeps her room very tidy and organized.
她保持房间非常整洁和干净。
C1 verb /əˈbaʊnd/

abound

充满
Meaning
To exist in large numbers or amounts.
Example
Opportunities abound in the field of technology.
在技术领域,机会比比皆是。
C1 noun /prəˈvaɪzoʊ/

proviso

条件
Meaning
a condition or stipulation attached to an agreement
Example
He accepted the job offer with the proviso that he could work remotely twice a week.
他接受了工作邀请,前提是他每周可以远程工作两次。
A2 noun; verb /tʃæt/

chat

聊天
Meaning
an informal conversation; to talk in a friendly, informal way
Example
We had a long chat after dinner.
晚饭后我们聊了很久。
B1 verb /pəʊs(t)ˈpəʊn/

postpone

推迟
Meaning
to delay something to a later time
Example
The meeting was postponed until next week.
会议被推迟到下周。
C1 verb /daʊs/

douse

扑灭 / 倒
Meaning
to pour liquid over; to extinguish a fire or light
Example
Firefighters doused the flames with water.
消防员用水扑灭了火焰。
C2 verb /ˈpɛkjʊˌleɪt/

peculate

贪污
Meaning
To embezzle or steal money, especially public funds.
Example
The corrupt official was found guilty of peculating government funds.
腐败的官员被判定为盗用政府资金。
B2 verb /ˈræm.bəl/

ramble

Meaning
to talk or write at length in a confused or inconsequential way; to walk for pleasure without a fixed route.
Example
He rambled on about his childhood for hours.
C1 adverb/noun /ˌhɪərˈæftər/

hereafter

从现在起 / 来世
Meaning
from now on; in the future; also refers to life after death.
Example
Hereafter, all reports must be submitted electronically.
从现在起,所有报告必须通过电子方式提交。
B2 adjective, noun /ˌɪn.təlˈɛk.tʃu.əl/

intellectual

智力的
Meaning
Relating to the intellect; a person who engages in critical thinking and study.
Example
She enjoys intellectual discussions about philosophy.
她喜欢关于哲学的智力讨论。
B2 adjective /ˈɛθnɪk/

ethnic

民族的
Meaning
relating to a population subgroup with a common national or cultural tradition
Example
The festival celebrated the city's diverse ethnic communities.
这个节日庆祝了城市中各种民族的社区。
B2 adjective /kənˈsek.jə.tɪv/

Consecutive

连续的
Meaning
following each other in uninterrupted succession; sequential
Example
She won three consecutive matches in the tournament.
她在比赛中赢得了三场连续的比赛。
C1 verb /mæʃ/

mash

捣碎
Meaning
to crush or mix food into a soft mass, usually by pressing or beating
Example
She mashed the potatoes before serving dinner.
她在上菜前把土豆捣碎了。
B1 noun /ˈbæŋkər/

banker

银行家
Meaning
a person who works in or manages a bank
Example
The banker approved the loan after reviewing the documents.
银行家在审查文件后批准了贷款。
B2 noun /ɪmˈpeɪʃəns/

impatience

不耐烦
Meaning
The state of being quickly irritated or unable to wait calmly.
Example
His impatience grew as the meeting dragged on.
随着会议的拖延,他的不耐烦愈加明显。
C2 noun /ˈpoʊtənˌteɪt/

potentate

君主
Meaning
A monarch or ruler, especially one with absolute power.
Example
The ancient land was ruled by a powerful potentate.
古老的土地由一个强大的君主统治。
B2 adjective /əˈtʃiːvəbl/

achievable

可实现的
Meaning
Able to be brought about or reached successfully.
Example
Start with achievable steps to stay motivated.
从可实现的步骤开始,以保持动力。
C1 adverb /ˌðeərəˈpɒn/

Thereupon

随即;
Meaning
immediately after that; following that event
Example
He finished his speech and thereupon left the stage.
他结束了演讲,随即离开了舞台。
C1 verb/noun /ˈkrɒn.ɪ.kəl/

chronicle

按照事件发生的顺序记录
Meaning
To record events in the order in which they happened; a written record of historical events.
Example
She decided to chronicle her journey through a blog.
她决定通过博客记录她的旅行。
C1 verb /əkˈsɛntʃueɪt/

accentuate

强调
Meaning
to emphasize or make something more noticeable
Example
The lighting accentuated the beauty of the painting.
灯光突出了画作的美感。
B1 adverb /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪkli/

automatically

自动
Meaning
without human control or intervention; done by itself
Example
The door closes automatically after you enter.
门在你进入后自动关闭。
A1 noun /ɡaɪ/

guy

家伙
Meaning
an informal term for a man; sometimes used to refer to a person in general
Example
That guy over there is my best friend.
那边的家伙是我最好的朋友。
C2 adjective /prɪˈhɛnsaɪl/

prehensile

可抓取的
Meaning
adapted for seizing or grasping, especially by wrapping around an object
Example
The monkey used its prehensile tail to hang from the branch.
猴子用它的抓握尾巴从树枝上挂下来。
A2 noun /ˈriːdɪŋ/

reading

阅读
Meaning
the action or skill of reading
Example
Reading is one of my favorite hobbies.
阅读是我最喜欢的爱好之一。
C1 noun kəˈmjuːnɪti ˈsɜːrvɪs aɪˈdiːəlz

community service ideals

社区服务理念
Meaning
Principles and standards of serving the community for social good.
Example
Community service ideals must be taught in schools.
社区服务理念必须在学校教授。
C1 adverb /ˌhɛdˈfɜrst/

headfirst

头朝前
Meaning
With the head leading; in a reckless or hasty manner.
Example
He dived headfirst into the pool.
他头朝前跳入游泳池。
B2 adjective /ˈdʌsti/

dusty

满是灰尘的
Meaning
covered with or full of dust; dry and dull from lack of moisture or use
Example
The old bookshelf was dusty after years of neglect.
多年无人打理后,这个旧书架满是灰尘。
C1 noun /ˈstɪklər/

stickler

对规则严格的人
Meaning
a person who insists on a certain quality or standard of behavior
Example
He is a stickler for punctuality and never tolerates delays.
他非常严格地要求准时,从不容忍迟到。
B2 adverb /ʌnˈnesəserəli/

Unnecessarily

不必要地
Meaning
to a greater extent than is needed; without necessity
Example
Don't worry unnecessarily about the exam.
不要为考试不必要地担心。
C1 noun /ˈroʊdənt/

rodent

啮齿动物
Meaning
a small mammal such as a mouse, rat, or squirrel, characterized by constantly growing incisors
Example
The farmer set traps to catch the rodents in his barn.
农民设置了陷阱,以捕捉谷仓中的啮齿动物。
B2 noun /ɡreɪn/

Grain

谷物
Meaning
wheat or any other cultivated cereal crop used as food; a single seed of a cereal
Example
The farmer stored large quantities of grain in the barn after the harvest.
农民在收获后将大量谷物存放在谷仓里。
A1 verb /kɔːl/

call

打电话
Meaning
to say something loudly; to telephone someone; to name
Example
Please call me when you arrive home.
请在到家后给我打电话。
B2 noun /rɪm/

rim

边缘
Meaning
the outer edge or border of a circular object
Example
The coffee cup had a chip on its rim.
咖啡杯的边缘有个裂痕。
B2 noun /ˈbɪtərnəs/

Bitterness

苦涩
Meaning
anger and disappointment at being treated unfairly; resentment; a sharp, unpleasant taste
Example
She spoke with bitterness about her former employer.
她谈到了对以前雇主的愤怒。
C1 noun ˈpɜː.mə.kʌl.tʃər

permaculture

永续农业
Meaning
The development of agricultural ecosystems intended to be sustainable and self-sufficient.
Example
Permaculture promotes self-sufficient farming systems.
永续农业促进自给自足的农业系统。
B1 noun /naɪt/

Knight

骑士; 中世纪战士
Meaning
a man given a rank of honor by a British king or queen; a medieval warrior on horseback
Example
The brave knight rescued the princess from the dragon's castle.
勇敢的骑士从龙的城堡救出了公主。
C1 adjective /nəʊˈmæd.ɪk/

nomadic

游牧
Meaning
Living the life of a nomad; wandering from place to place without a fixed home.
Example
The tribe led a nomadic lifestyle.
部落过着游牧生活。
A2 noun /ˈpʌp.i/

Puppy

小狗
Meaning
a young dog
Example
The puppy wagged its tail when it saw its owner.
小狗摇着尾巴,当它看到主人时。
B2 noun ɪˈmɪʃ.ən

emission

排放
Meaning
The release or discharge of gases, particles, or other substances into the environment.
Example
Car manufacturers are reducing carbon emissions.
汽车制造商正在减少碳排放。
A2 noun /sɔːlt/

Salt

Meaning
white crystalline substance used for seasoning food; sodium chloride
Example
Please add some salt to the soup to enhance its flavor.
请在汤里再加一些盐以提升风味。
C1 noun /ˈrɛl.ɪk/

relic

遗物
Meaning
an object surviving from an earlier time, often of historical or religious interest
Example
The museum displayed relics from the ancient civilization.
博物馆展示了来自古代文明的遗物。
C1 adjective /kənˈtraɪvd/

contrived

人为的或强迫的;不自然或自发的
Meaning
artificial or forced; not natural or spontaneous
Example
The ending of the movie felt contrived and unrealistic.
电影的结局感觉造作且不真实。
C1 noun /dɪsˈɪntrəst/

disinterest

冷漠
Meaning
lack of interest or concern
Example
His disinterest in the project was obvious.
他对这个项目的冷漠是显而易见的。
A2 adjective ˌɪn.təˈnæʃ.ən.əl

international

国际的
Meaning
Existing, occurring, or carried on between two or more nations and their citizens.
Example
International standards improve competitiveness.
国际标准提高竞争力。
C1 noun /ˈɪn.trə.vɜːrt/

introvert

内向
Meaning
A person who tends to be shy and prefers spending time alone rather than in groups.
Example
As an introvert, he preferred reading over attending parties.
作为一个内向的人,他更喜欢读书而不是参加派对。
B2 adjective /ˈsæv.ɪdʒ/

Savage

野蛮的; 残忍的; 未开化的
Meaning
extremely cruel or violent; wild and fierce; uncivilized
Example
The savage attack shocked everyone.
野蛮的攻击震惊了所有人。
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。
B2 noun /ˈwɪd.oʊ.ər/

Widower

鳏夫
Meaning
a man whose wife has died and who has not married again
Example
The elderly widower lived alone but had regular visits from his children.
那位年长的鳏夫独自生活,但定期接受孩子们的拜访。
C2 verb /pɔːrˈtɛnd/

portend

预示
Meaning
To be a sign or warning that something, especially something bad, is going to happen.
Example
Dark clouds portend a storm.
暗云预示着暴风雨。
C1 noun /ˈpaɪ.ə.ti/

Piety

虔诚
Meaning
the quality of being religious or reverent; devout religious belief and practice
Example
His piety was evident in his daily prayers.
他的虔诚在他每天的祈祷中显而易见。
A1 noun /fruːt/

fruit

水果
Meaning
The sweet and fleshy product of a plant that contains seeds.
Example
Mango is my favorite fruit.
芒果是我最喜欢的水果。
B1 noun /pəˈsɪf.ɪk ˈoʊ.ʃən/

Pacific Ocean

太平洋
Meaning
The largest and deepest ocean on Earth, stretching from Asia to the Americas.
Example
The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean on Earth.
太平洋是地球上最大的海洋。
C2 noun /ɛmˈpɔːriəm/

emporium

大型商场
Meaning
A large retail store selling a wide variety of goods.
Example
They visited the new emporium to buy furniture and home decor.
他们参观了新的emporium,购买了家具和家居装饰。
B2 adjective ˈstrʌktʃərd

structured

结构化
Meaning
Having a clear organization or framework; systematically arranged.
Example
A structured execution plan is crucial for success.
一个结构化的执行计划对于成功至关重要。
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。
A1 verb, noun /kraɪ/

cry

Meaning
To shed tears as an expression of emotion such as sadness or pain; also a loud call or shout.
Example
The baby began to cry when she was hungry.
B2 noun /ˌbɛnɪˈfɪʃəri/

beneficiary

受益人
Meaning
a person who receives something, especially money or property, from a will or insurance policy
Example
She is the sole beneficiary of her father’s estate.
她是她父亲遗产的唯一受益人。
C2 noun /ˈkoʊdə/

coda

尾声
Meaning
the concluding passage of a piece of music or a literary work
Example
The novel ends with a reflective coda that ties up the themes.
这部小说以一段反思性的尾声结束,将主题联系起来。
C1 noun /ˌɛksɪˈkjuːʃənər/

executioner

刽子手
Meaning
A person who carries out a death sentence by execution.
Example
The executioner prepared the gallows for the condemned prisoner.
刽子手为被定罪的囚犯准备了绞刑架。
C1 adjective /ˈdaɪ.si/

dicey

冒险的
Meaning
Risky or unpredictable; potentially dangerous.
Example
Investing in that company looks pretty dicey right now.
现在投资这家公司看起来非常冒险。
A1 noun, verb /hɛd/

head

头 / 领导
Meaning
The upper part of the human body or to lead or be in charge of something.
Example
She turned her head to look out the window.
她转动头来向窗外看。
C1 adjective /ˈpɜːrtɪnənt/

pertinent

相关的
Meaning
Relevant or applicable to a particular matter.
Example
She asked a pertinent question during the meeting.
她在会议中提出了一个相关的问题。
C2 noun/verb /ˈmæn.ə.kəl/

manacle

手铐
Meaning
A metal shackle for fastening someone's hands or ankles; also to restrain with such shackles.
Example
The prisoner was manacled before being taken to court.
囚犯在被带到法庭之前被镣铐。
B2 verb kənˈdem

condemn

谴责
Meaning
To express complete disapproval of; to censure.
Example
The leaders condemned the actions as inhumane.
领导人谴责这些行为是非人道的。
B2 adjective /ˈɒp.tɪ.məl/

optimal

最优,最适合的
Meaning
Best or most favorable; the most effective under particular conditions.
Example
The optimal temperature for plant growth is around 25°C.
植物生长的最优温度大约是25°C。
C1 noun /ˌsɛnsəˈbɪləti/

Sensibility

感性
Meaning
the ability to appreciate and respond to complex emotional or aesthetic influences; sensitivity
Example
Her artistic sensibility made her appreciate fine details in paintings.
她的艺术感性使她能够欣赏画作中的细节。
C1 noun /ˈseɪ.tən/

Satan

撒旦
Meaning
the chief evil spirit; the Devil in Christian and Islamic belief
Example
According to religious texts, Satan tempts people to sin.
根据宗教经典,撒旦诱惑人们犯罪。
C2 noun /ˈbæs.tərd tiːk/

Bastard teak

黄花檀
Meaning
A flowering tree with bright orange-red flowers, also known as flame of the forest
Example
The bastard teak tree blooms with vibrant orange flowers in spring.
黄花檀树在春天开出鲜艳的橙色花朵。
C1 verb /əˈflɪkt/

afflict

使痛苦
Meaning
to cause pain, suffering, or distress to someone or something
Example
Many people are afflicted by seasonal allergies.
许多人受到季节性过敏的困扰。
B1 noun /kɪk/

Kick

踢; 用脚踢
Meaning
a blow or forceful thrust with the foot; a sudden strong feeling of excitement
Example
The soccer player scored a goal with a powerful kick from outside the penalty area.
足球运动员在禁区外用力踢出了一个进球。
B1 adjective /ˈliː.dɪŋ/

Leading

领先的; 主要的; 最重要的
Meaning
foremost; principal; most important; guiding
Example
She is a leading expert in environmental science.
她是环境科学领域的领先专家。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈkɒmpɪtənt/

incompetent

Meaning
Lacking the necessary ability or skills to do something successfully.
Example
He was fired because he was incompetent at his job.
B2 noun /heɪ/

hay

干草
Meaning
grass that has been cut, dried, and stored for use as animal feed
Example
The cows were eating hay in the barn.
牛在谷仓里吃干草。
A2 adjective /ˈsɛvənθ/

seventh

第七
Meaning
constituting number seven in a sequence; coming after the sixth
Example
Her birthday is on the seventh of July.
她的生日是七月七日。
C1 verb /brɔɪl/

broil

Meaning
To cook food by direct heat, usually under a grill or over a fire.
Example
She broiled the chicken until it was golden brown.
她把鸡肉烤到金黄色。
C2 noun /ˈdaɪəˌdɛm/

diadem

冕冠
Meaning
A crown or headband worn as a symbol of royalty or authority.
Example
The queen wore a glittering diadem at the coronation.
女王在加冕仪式上戴着闪闪发光的王冠。
C1 noun ˈrɔɪəl ˈbɛŋɡəl ˈtaɪɡər

Royal Bengal Tiger

皇家孟加拉虎
Meaning
A subspecies of tiger found primarily in India and Bangladesh, known for its distinctive orange coat with black stripes.
Example
The Royal Bengal Tiger is an iconic species of the Sundarbans.
皇家孟加拉虎是孙德班的标志性物种。
C2 noun /ˈpɜr.kwɪ.zɪt/

Perquisite

附带福利
Meaning
an additional benefit or privilege given to an employee beyond their regular salary; a special right or advantage
Example
Company car was one of the perquisites of his executive position.
公司车是他担任该高管职位的附带福利之一。
C1 noun /ɪˈnæməl/

enamel

牙釉质
Meaning
a hard, glossy substance used as a protective or decorative coating; the hard outer layer of teeth
Example
The dentist explained that enamel protects the teeth from decay.
牙医解释说,牙釉质可以保护牙齿免受蛀牙的侵害。
B1 noun /ˈkʊkər/

cooker

炊具; 电饭煲
Meaning
a device or appliance used for cooking food; a person or thing that cooks
Example
The rice cooker makes cooking meals much easier.
电饭煲让做饭变得更简单。
B1 noun /tiːn/

teen

青少年
Meaning
a person aged between 13 and 19 years.
Example
He's a teenager who loves sports.
他是一个喜欢运动的青少年。
B2 adverb /ˈθɪkli/

Thickly

密集地
Meaning
in a thick manner; densely; heavily
Example
The forest was thickly wooded with tall pine trees.
森林被高大的松树密集覆盖。
C2 adjective /ˈvɪtriəs/

vitreous

玻璃状
Meaning
having a glass-like appearance or quality
Example
The mineral has a vitreous shine.
这种矿物有玻璃状的光泽。
C2 noun /ˈproʊtoʊˌmɑːrtɚ/

protomartyr

第一位殉道者
Meaning
The first martyr in a cause or religion, often referring to the first Christian martyr.
Example
St. Stephen is known as the protomartyr of Christianity.
圣斯蒂芬被称为基督教的原始殉道者。
C1 noun /prəˌlɪf.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

proliferation

增殖
Meaning
Rapid increase in the number or amount of something; rapid multiplication or growth.
Example
The proliferation of malware is a growing concern.
恶意软件的增殖是一个日益严重的问题。