C2 noun /ˈɛlɪdʒi/

elegy

挽歌

Meaning

A poem or song expressing sorrow, especially for someone who has died.

Example

The poet wrote an elegy for his late friend.

诗人为他已故的朋友写了一首挽歌。

C1 noun /ˈpɒlɪɡɒn/

polygon

多边形

Meaning

a flat shape with three or more straight sides

Example

The artist drew a colorful polygon on the canvas.

艺术家在画布上画了一个五彩的多边形。

C1 adjective /ˈtæntəmaʊnt/

tantamount

等同

Meaning

Equivalent in seriousness or effect; virtually the same as.

Example

His refusal to speak was tantamount to an admission of guilt.

他拒绝讲话等同于承认有罪。

B2 adjective /ˈrʌn daʊn/

run-down

破旧的

Meaning

in a poor condition; worn out or neglected

Example

They live in a run-down house at the edge of town.

他们住在城市边缘的一座破旧的房子里。

C1 adjective /ˈmɔːtəl/

Mortal

凡人; 有限寿命的; 人类

Meaning

subject to death; having a limited lifespan; human

Example

All human beings are mortal and will eventually die.

所有人类都是凡人，并最终会死。

A1 verb /kliːn/

clean

清洁

Meaning

To make something free from dirt, marks, or mess.

Example

She cleaned the kitchen before the guests arrived.

她在客人到来之前清洁了厨房。

C2 noun /doʊˈniː/

donee

受赠人

Meaning

A person who receives a gift or donation.

Example

The scholarship fund’s donee expressed heartfelt gratitude.

奖学金基金的受赠人表达了深深的感激之情。

A1 verb, noun /tʃɛk/

check

检查

Meaning

To examine, inspect, or verify something; also a written order to a bank to pay money.

Example

Please check the report before submitting it.

请在提交之前检查报告。

A2 noun /ɪkˈsaɪt.mənt/

Excitement

兴奋

Meaning

a feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness

Example

The children could barely contain their excitement about the upcoming field trip.

孩子们几乎无法抑制他们对即将到来的学校旅行的兴奋。

A1 noun /ˈprɒb.ləm/

Problem

问题

Meaning

a situation that causes difficulties and needs to be dealt with or solved

Example

We need to solve this problem quickly.

我们需要尽快解决这个问题。

B1 noun /tʌn/

ton

吨

Meaning

A unit of weight equal to 2,000 pounds (US) or 1,000 kilograms (metric); a large amount of something

Example

The truck carried a ton of apples to the market.

卡车运送了一吨苹果到市场。

A2 verb /bɛɡ/

beg

乞求

Meaning

to ask for something earnestly; to request humbly

Example

The child begged for a new toy.

孩子请求了一个新玩具。

B1 noun /læm/

Lamb

小羊

Meaning

a young sheep; meat from a young sheep

Example

The little lamb followed its mother everywhere.

小羊到处跟着它的母亲。

C2 noun /ɛˌspriː də ˈkɔːr/

esprit de corps

团队精神

Meaning

A feeling of pride, fellowship, and loyalty shared by members of a group.

Example

The team's esprit de corps was evident in their cooperative effort.

团队的精神在他们的合作努力中显而易见。

B2 noun /ˈpes.ə.mɪst/

Pessimist

悲观主义者

Meaning

a person who tends to see the worst aspect of things or believes that the worst will happen; someone who lacks hope or confidence in the future

Example

Being a pessimist, he always expected the worst outcome.

作为一个悲观主义者，他总是预期最坏的结果。

B1 noun ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ

disadvantage

劣势

Meaning

An unfavorable circumstance or condition that reduces the chances of success or effectiveness.

Example

Urdu's dominance placed Bengalis at a disadvantage.

乌尔都语的主导地位使孟加拉人处于不利地位。

C1 noun /stɪˈlɛtoʊ/

stiletto

细高跟鞋 / 匕首

Meaning

A small, thin, high-heeled shoe or a dagger with a slender blade.

Example

She wore elegant stiletto heels to the party.

她穿着优雅的细高跟鞋去参加派对。

C2 adjective ˌnjʊəroʊˈkɒɡnɪtɪv

neurocognitive

神经认知

Meaning

Related to brain information processing and memory power

Example

Neurocognitive functions decline due to lack of sleep.

由于缺乏睡眠，神经认知功能下降。

B2 noun /ɪnˈhæbɪtənt/

inhabitant

居民

Meaning

a person or animal that lives in a particular place

Example

The inhabitants of the village rely on farming for their livelihood.

村庄的居民依靠农业为生。

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。

B2 adjective /ˈdjʊərəbəl/

Durable

耐用的; 强壮的; 结实的

Meaning

able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; lasting; strong

Example

This durable fabric will last for many years.

这款耐用面料将持续多年。

C2 noun /dʒenˈtɪl.ə.ti/

Gentility

绅士风度; 精致

Meaning

social superiority as demonstrated by polite and refined manners; the quality of being well-mannered and refined

Example

Her natural gentility and grace made her popular among high society circles.

她的自然绅士风度和优雅使她在上层社会圈子中非常受欢迎。

A1 adjective /ˈfeɪ.məs/

famous

著名

Meaning

Known about by many people; renowned.

Example

This area is famous for its unique heritage.

这个地区因其独特的遗产而著名。

B2 verb /ˈæktɪveɪt/

activate

激活

Meaning

to make something start or function

Example

She pressed the button to activate the machine.

她按下按钮以激活机器。

B2 verb /dɪˈfaɪ/

defy

反抗

Meaning

to openly resist or refuse to obey someone or something; to challenge or dare someone to do something

Example

The protesters continued to defy the government's ban on public gatherings.

抗议者继续挑战政府对公共集会的禁令。

C1 noun /ˈdaɪəˌlɛkt/

dialect

方言

Meaning

A particular form of a language spoken in a specific region or by a specific group.

Example

He speaks a dialect of Bengali that is common in rural areas.

他讲的是一种在农村地区常见的孟加拉语方言。

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。

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。

C1 noun /səbˈdʒɛkʃən/

subjection

征服

Meaning

the act of bringing someone or something under control or domination

Example

The people suffered under the subjection of a cruel ruler.

人民在一个残暴统治者的征服下受苦。

B1 noun ˈdɪsɪplɪn

discipline

纪律

Meaning

The practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using punishment to correct disobedience

Example

Discipline helps maintain focus and productivity.

纪律有助于保持专注和生产力。

C1 noun /ˈɑːr.tər.i/

Artery

动脉

Meaning

a blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to other parts of the body

Example

The doctor checked the pulse in his artery.

医生检查了他动脉的脉搏。

B2 noun /ˈfɔːrəm/

forum

论坛

Meaning

A place, meeting, or medium where ideas and views can be exchanged.

Example

The online forum allows people to discuss a wide range of topics.

在线论坛允许人们讨论广泛的主题。

A2 noun /ˈtaʊ.əl/

Towel

毛巾

Meaning

a piece of absorbent cloth or paper used for wiping or drying

Example

She wrapped herself in a soft towel after the shower.

她在洗澡后用一条柔软的毛巾包裹自己。

B2 noun /rɪˈdʒɛkʃən/

rejection

拒绝

Meaning

the action of refusing or dismissing something or someone

Example

Her rejection of the offer surprised everyone.

她拒绝了这个提议，令所有人吃惊。

B2 adjective /əˈnɒn.ɪ.məs/

Anonymous

匿名的; 无名的

Meaning

having an unknown name or identity; nameless

Example

The author published the book under an anonymous pseudonym.

作者以匿名的笔名出版了这本书。

A2 noun /boʊl/

Bowl

碗

Meaning

a round, deep dish or basin used for food or liquid

Example

She served the soup in a large ceramic bowl.

她把汤端到一个大陶瓷碗里。

C1 verb /lætʃ/

latch

上锁

Meaning

to fasten or close something with a latch

Example

She latched the door before leaving the house.

她在离开房子之前把门锁上了。

C1 noun /flʌks/

flux

流动

Meaning

continuous change or movement; the rate of flow of something

Example

The company was in a state of constant flux during the reorganization.

公司在重组期间处于持续变化的状态。

B2 noun /ˌmɪs.bɪˈheɪ.vjər/

Misbehaviour

不良或不可接受的行为，特别是孩子们或在正式场合中的行为

Meaning

Bad or unacceptable behavior, especially by children or in formal situations

Example

The student was punished for his misbehaviour in class.

学生因在课堂上的不当行为而受到惩罚。

A2 noun /frɒɡ/

Frog

青蛙

Meaning

a small amphibian animal that lives both in water and on land

Example

The frog jumped from the lily pad into the pond.

青蛙从睡莲叶上跳进池塘。

C1 noun /ˈvʌl.tʃər/

Vulture

秃鹫

Meaning

a large bird of prey that feeds mainly on carrion

Example

The vulture circled overhead, waiting for its prey.

秃鹫在上空盘旋，等待着它的猎物。

B2 noun /siːdʒ/

siege

围攻

Meaning

A military operation in which a place is surrounded to force its surrender.

Example

The castle fell after a long siege.

城堡在长时间的围困后倒塌。

B2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈvɔɪdəbəl/

Unavoidable

不可避免的; 无法回避的; 必然的

Meaning

cannot be avoided; certain to happen; inevitable

Example

The meeting is unavoidable, so we must attend.

这个会议是无法避免的，我们必须参加。

C1 noun, verb /ˈɔːtɒpsi/

autopsy

尸检

Meaning

a post-mortem examination to discover the cause of death or the extent of disease

Example

The autopsy revealed that the victim had died from poisoning.

尸检显示受害者死于中毒。

C1 noun /ˈmælədi/

Malady

病; 疾病; 麻烦

Meaning

A disease or ailment; a serious problem

Example

The doctor diagnosed a rare malady that affected her nervous system.

医生诊断出一种罕见的疾病，影响了她的神经系统。

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。

C2 verb /kɔːk/

calk

堵塞船只的裂缝

Meaning

To make a boat or ship watertight by filling seams or cracks.

Example

The workers calked the seams of the old boat to prevent leaks.

工人们对旧船的缝隙进行了填塞，以防止泄漏。

B1 noun /ˈkætl/

cattle

幸福

Meaning

large domesticated animals such as cows and bulls that are kept on a farm for their milk, meat, or hides

Example

The farmer owns a herd of cattle that graze near the river.

她在收到奖项时无法掩饰她的幸福。

C1 adverb /ˈaʊtwədli/

Outwardly

表面上; 外观上;

Meaning

on the surface; externally; in appearance

Example

Outwardly, he seemed calm, but inside he was nervous.

表面上，他看起来很冷静，但内心却很紧张。

C1 adverb /ʌnˈnætʃrəli/

unnaturally

不自然地

Meaning

in a way that is not natural or normal; excessively or strangely

Example

He smiled unnaturally, making everyone feel uncomfortable.

他不自然地笑了，让每个人都感到不舒服。

C2 verb ˈlev.ɪ.teɪ.tɪŋ

levitating

悬浮

Meaning

Rising and hovering in the air, especially as a result of supernatural or magical power.

Example

The levitating structure is an engineering marvel.

这座悬浮结构是一个工程奇迹。

B2 noun /ˈet.ɪ.kət/

Etiquette

礼仪

Meaning

the customary code of polite behavior in society or among members of a particular profession

Example

Proper etiquette requires standing when a lady enters the room.

适当的礼仪要求在女士进入房间时起立。

C2 adjective /ˈwɪznd/

wizened

皱缩的

Meaning

Shriveled, wrinkled, or withered, often due to age.

Example

The wizened tree stood in the field for centuries.

那棵皱缩的树在田野中屹立了几个世纪。

A2 verb /ˈkɑːpi/

copy

复制

Meaning

to make an identical reproduction of something

Example

Please copy this document for the meeting.

请为会议复制此文档。

B2 noun /ˈænθəm/

anthem

国歌

Meaning

A song that is identified with a particular group, movement, or nation, often expressing pride or unity.

Example

The national anthem was played before the football match.

国歌在足球比赛前奏响。

C1 noun /ˈten.jər/

Tenure

任期

Meaning

the period of time during which someone holds an office or position

Example

During his tenure as CEO, the company expanded globally.

在他担任CEO期间，公司实现了全球扩展。

C1 noun /ˈʌndərˌstʌdi/

understudy

替身演员

Meaning

An actor who learns another's role to act as a replacement if needed.

Example

The understudy performed when the lead actor fell ill.

当主角生病时，替身演员上场表演。

C2 noun /wɪt/

whit

极小的量

Meaning

a very small part or amount

Example

He doesn't care a whit about the outcome.

他一点也不在乎结果。

C1 noun /juːnəˈnɪməti/

Unanimity

一致性

Meaning

complete agreement among all members of a group

Example

The committee reached unanimity on the new policy.

委员会在新政策上达成了一致意见。

Meaning

the business or activity of preparing and issuing books, journals, or other material for sale

Example

He works in the publishing industry as an editor.

C2 noun /ˌspoʊliˈeɪʃən/

spoliation

破坏

Meaning

The act of destroying or ruining something, often evidence or property.

Example

The court punished the company for the spoliation of evidence.

法院因公司破坏证据而惩罚了该公司。

B2 verb /trænzˈmɪt/

transmit

传输

Meaning

to send or pass something from one place or person to another

Example

The antenna can transmit signals over a long distance.

天线可以在长距离上传输信号。

C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈsaɪsɪv/

Indecisive

优柔寡断的

Meaning

unable to make decisions quickly; hesitant; wavering

Example

She was indecisive about which university to attend.

她对要去哪个大学犹豫不决。

B1 adjective /ɪkˈstendɪd/

extended

扩展的

Meaning

longer or larger than usual; continuing for a longer time

Example

They took an extended vacation in Europe this summer.

他们这个夏天在欧洲度过了一个扩展的假期。

B2 adjective /ɡrɪm/

grim

严峻

Meaning

very serious or gloomy in appearance or outlook

Example

The future looked grim after the disaster.

灾难之后，未来看起来非常严峻。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈsiːmli/

unseemly

不得体

Meaning

Not proper or appropriate in behavior or appearance; unbecoming.

Example

His unseemly remarks embarrassed everyone at the dinner table.

他不得体的言论让晚餐桌上的每个人都感到尴尬。

B2 noun rɪˈpʌb.lɪk

republic

共和国

Meaning

A state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, with an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch.

Example

A republic is governed by representatives of the people.

共和国由人民的代表治理。

B2 noun /ˈklɒzɪt/

closet

衣柜

Meaning

a small room or enclosed space used for storing clothes or other things

Example

She keeps her winter coats in the closet near the door.

她把冬季外套放在门旁的衣柜里。

C1 noun /ˌmælnuːˈtrɪʃən/

Malnutrition

营养不良; 缺乏营养

Meaning

Lack of proper nutrition; poor nourishment

Example

Malnutrition among children is a serious public health concern.

儿童营养不良是一个严重的公共卫生问题。

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。

B2 noun /ˈkɒmənˌteɪtər/

commentator

解说员

Meaning

a person who reports and discusses events, especially on TV or radio

Example

The commentator described the football match in detail.

解说员详细描述了足球比赛。

C2 noun /niːˈɒlədʒɪzəm/

neologism

新词

Meaning

A newly coined word or expression.

Example

The internet has given rise to many neologisms like 'selfie' and 'hashtag'.

互联网催生了许多新词，如“自拍”和“标签”。

B1 noun /bend/

Bend

弯曲; 转弯

Meaning

a curved or angled part of something; a turning point in a road or river

Example

There is a sharp bend in the river ahead.

前方河流有一个急转弯。

B2 noun ˈven.tʃərz

ventures

企业

Meaning

Business enterprises or undertakings, especially risky ones.

Example

Luxury ventures in space attract wealthy clients.

奢侈的太空投资吸引了富有的客户。

C1 noun /ɪˈlɪpsɪs/

ellipsis

省略号

Meaning

The omission of words in a sentence, represented by three dots (...).

Example

The writer used an ellipsis to show that part of the quote was omitted.

作者使用省略号来表示引用的部分被省略。

C1 noun /ˈæb.stɪ.nəns/

abstinence

禁欲，节制

Meaning

the practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically alcohol or sex

Example

His doctor advised abstinence from alcohol for better health.

他的医生建议他戒酒以改善健康。

C2 noun /ˌfɪzɪˈɑːkrəsi/

physiocracy

地权主义

Meaning

an economic theory that land and its natural products are the source of wealth

Example

Physiocracy emphasized the importance of agriculture in national wealth.

地权主义强调农业在国家财富中的重要性。

C1 noun /dɪˈsɜːn.mənt/

discernment

洞察力

Meaning

The ability to judge well or understand something correctly; keen insight.

Example

His discernment in business decisions made him successful.

他的商业决策中的洞察力让他成功。

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。

B2 noun/adjective /ˈfluːɪd/

fluid

液体

Meaning

a substance that can flow easily, such as liquid or gas; smooth and adaptable

Example

The artist's fluid movements impressed the audience.

艺术家的流畅动作给观众留下了深刻的印象。

C1 noun /ænˈtɪθəsɪs/

antithesis

对立面

Meaning

A person, thing, or idea that is the direct opposite of another; a rhetorical device contrasting opposing ideas in parallel structure.

Example

Love is the antithesis of hate.

爱是仇恨的对立面。

B2 noun /ˈfɛə(r)nɪs/

fairness

公平

Meaning

the quality of being free from bias, favoritism, or injustice

Example

She always strives for fairness in her decisions.

她总是努力在决策中保持公平。

A1 noun /kʌp/

Cup

杯子

Meaning

a small, round container, typically with a handle, used for drinking tea, coffee, or other hot beverages

Example

She drank tea from her favorite ceramic cup.

她从她最喜欢的陶瓷杯子里喝茶。

C1 noun /ˈplæn.teɪn ˈflaʊ.ər/

Plantain flower

芭蕉花

Meaning

The flower bud of a banana plant, used as a vegetable in cooking

Example

We cooked plantain flower curry for dinner.

我们为晚餐做了芭蕉花咖喱。

B2 verb /ˌriː.kənˈstrʌkt/

reconstruct

重建

Meaning

to build or form something again after it has been damaged or destroyed

Example

The city was reconstructed after the earthquake.

这座城市在地震后重新建设。

C1 noun /dɪˈfɔː.mə.ti/

Deformity

畸形; 身体畸形

Meaning

a distorted or unnatural shape or form; physical malformation

Example

The accident caused a permanent deformity in his left hand.

事故导致他左手出现了永久性畸形。

B2 noun ˈkærɪktər dɪˈvɛləpmənt

character development

角色发展

Meaning

The process of creating a believable character in fiction by giving the character depth and personality.

Example

The character development of Sydney Carton is profound.

悉尼·卡顿的角色发展深刻。

C2 noun /ˌæŋɡləˈfoʊbiə/

anglophobia

盎格鲁恐惧症

Meaning

Dislike or fear of England, English people, or English culture.

Example

The politician was accused of promoting Anglophobia in his speeches.

这位政治家被指控在他的演讲中宣传盎格鲁恐惧症。

C2 adjective /əˈɡeɪp/ or /əˈɡɑːp/

agape

目瞪口呆

Meaning

With the mouth wide open in surprise or wonder.

Example

She stood agape at the breathtaking view.

她站在那里，惊讶地看着那令人叹为观止的景象。

C2 noun /ˌlɛdʒərdəˈmeɪn/

legerdemain

魔术, 欺骗

Meaning

skillful use of one's hands when performing tricks; deception or trickery

Example

The magician's legerdemain left the audience amazed.

魔术师的手法让观众惊讶不已。

C1 noun dɪˈfleɪʃən

deflation

通货紧缩

Meaning

Reduction of the general level of prices in an economy.

Example

Deflation often leads to decreased consumer spending.

通货紧缩往往导致消费者支出减少。

B2 noun /ˈpær.ə.daɪs/

Paradise

天堂; 完美幸福的地方或状态; 理想的地方

Meaning

heaven; a place or state of perfect happiness; an ideal or perfect place

Example

The tropical island was like paradise for the tourists.

热带岛屿对游客来说就像天堂一样。

B2 adjective /əˈdʒʌstəbəl/

Adjustable

可调节的; 可修改的; 可调整的;

Meaning

নিয়মযোগ্য; পরিবর্তন-সাধ্য; সমন্বয়যোগ্য;

Example

This chair has an adjustable height feature.

这把椅子有可调节的高度。

C2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪfɪs/

artifice

诡计

Meaning

clever or cunning devices or tricks used to deceive others

Example

The politician's charm was nothing but artifice.

那位政治家的魅力不过是个诡计。

A1 noun /tuː/

two

二

Meaning

the number following one

Example

She has two children.

她有两个孩子。

B1 adjective /ɪnkəˈrɛkt/

incorrect

不正确

Meaning

not correct or accurate

Example

The information you provided was incorrect.

您提供的信息是错误的。

C1 noun /bɑːrb/

barb

刺, 尖锐的评论

Meaning

a sharp projection such as on a fishhook; a cutting remark

Example

The fishhook has a small barb to keep the fish from escaping.

鱼钩上有一个小刺，以防止鱼逃脱。

一起缠绕或扭曲;缠绕或交织

Meaning

to roll or twist together; to coil or entwine

Example

The vines convolve around the tree trunk.

藤蔓缠绕在树干周围。