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A2 noun /ˈɛləˌveɪtər/

elevator

电梯
Meaning
a machine that carries people or goods up and down between floors in a building
Example
We took the elevator to the tenth floor.
我们乘坐电梯到达了第十层。
A2 adverb /ˈʃʊə.li/

Surely

肯定
Meaning
without doubt; certainly
Example
You will surely pass the exam if you study hard.
如果你努力学习，你肯定会通过考试。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnɪˈsɛnʃəl/

inessential

非必要的
Meaning
not necessary or important; not essential
Example
The report removes all inessential details to stay focused.
报告删除了所有非必要的细节以保持重点。
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。
C2 noun /ˈbrɪɡ.ənd/

brigand

强盗
Meaning
A member of a gang that ambushes and robs people in forests or mountains; a bandit.
Example
The travelers were attacked by brigands in the mountains.
旅行者在山中被强盗袭击。
C2 adjective ˈɛr.jʊ.daɪt

erudite

博学的或聪明的
Meaning
Having or showing great knowledge or learning; scholarly and intellectual.
Example
The professor's erudite lecture fascinated the students.
教授的博学讲座让学生们着迷。
A2 noun/adjective /ˈlɪvɪŋ/

living

生活 / 生计
Meaning
the state of being alive; or a way of earning money
Example
He makes his living as a teacher.
他以教师的身份谋生。
C1 noun /ˈleθ.ər.dʒi/

Lethargy

昏睡; 疲劳和不活跃
Meaning
a lack of energy and enthusiasm; tiredness and inactivity
Example
The hot weather caused a feeling of lethargy.
炎热的天气引发了昏睡的感觉。
C1 verb /ˈlɛdʒɪsˌleɪt/

legislate

立法
Meaning
to make or enact laws
Example
The government plans to legislate new safety standards.
政府计划制定新的安全标准。
C1 noun ˈhʌz.bən.dri

husbandry

农业和畜牧业
Meaning
The care, cultivation, and breeding of crops and animals; farming and agriculture.
Example
Proper husbandry techniques improve livestock health.
适当的农业技术能改善家畜健康。
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。
C2 noun /roʊˈtʌn.də/

rotunda

圆形建筑
Meaning
a large circular building or hall, often with a dome
Example
Tourists gathered inside the grand rotunda of the capitol.
游客们聚集在国会大厦的宏伟圆顶大厅内。
C2 noun /kəmˈpɛndiəm/

compendium

汇编
Meaning
A collection of concise but detailed information about a subject.
Example
The book is a compendium of ancient myths and legends.
这本书是关于古代神话和传说的汇编。
B2 adjective /ʌnprəˈfɛʃ.ən.əl/

Unprofessional

不专业
Meaning
not conforming to the standards expected in a particular profession
Example
His unprofessional behavior led to his dismissal from the company.
他的不专业行为导致他被公司解雇。
C2 noun /ˈnoʊmənˌkleɪtʃər/

nomenclature

命名法
Meaning
A system of names or terms used in a particular science, art, or field.
Example
The chemical nomenclature can be difficult for beginners to understand.
化学命名法对初学者来说可能很难理解。
C2 noun /trʌs/

truss

Meaning
a framework, typically consisting of rafters, posts, and struts, supporting a roof, bridge, or other structure
Example
The engineer designed a strong truss for the new bridge.
C1 verb /slɪŋ/

sling

投掷, 挂起
Meaning
to throw or hang something roughly or carelessly
Example
He slung his bag over his shoulder before leaving.
他在离开前把包扔在肩膀上。
C2 noun /ˈhɑːstəlri/

hostelry

旅馆
Meaning
An inn or lodging place, especially one for travelers.
Example
They stayed at a small hostelry near the mountains.
他们住在山附近的一个小旅馆里。
A2 noun/adjective /ˈdʒɜːrmən/

german

德语
Meaning
relating to Germany, its people, or its language
Example
She is learning German to study abroad.
她正在学习德语以便出国留学。
C2 adjective /ˈʌndjʊleɪtɪŋ/

undulating

波动的
Meaning
Having a smoothly rising and falling form or motion like waves.
Example
We drove through undulating hills.
我们驱车穿过起伏的山丘。
B2 adjective ˌkɒntrəˈdɪktəri

contradictory

矛盾的
Meaning
Mutually opposed or inconsistent; containing elements that oppose each other.
Example
Their views on education are contradictory.
他们关于教育的观点是矛盾的。
A2 verb /dɪˈzaɪn/

design

Meaning
to plan and create something with a particular purpose or look
Example
She will design the new company logo.
B2 verb /kəˈmɛns/

commence

开始
Meaning
to begin or start something
Example
The ceremony will commence at noon.
仪式将在中午开始。
A2 noun /dɪˈzaɪnər/

designer

设计师
Meaning
a person who plans and creates the form or structure of something
Example
The fashion designer presented her new collection.
时尚设计师展示了她的新系列。
A2 noun ˈbræntʃɪz

Branches

树枝
Meaning
A part of a tree that grows out from the trunk or from a bough.
Example
Family tree branches show the relationship between family members.
家族树的枝条展示了家人之间的关系。
C2 noun/adjective /ˈsaɪklɔɪd/

cycloid

摆线
Meaning
a curve traced by a point on the rim of a circle as it rolls along a straight line
Example
The cycloid is often studied in mathematics and physics.
摆线常在数学和物理学中研究。
B1 noun /ˈɑː.kɪ.tekt/

architect

建筑师
Meaning
a person who designs buildings and oversees their construction
Example
The architect designed a modern office building.
建筑师设计了一座现代的办公楼。
B2 noun /vɪˈsɪn.ə.ti/

Vicinity

附近; 邻近
Meaning
the area near or surrounding a particular place; neighborhood
Example
There are many shops in the vicinity of the school.
学校附近有很多商店。
B2 verb/noun /ˈsɛnsər/

censor

审查
Meaning
to suppress or remove parts of books, films, or information considered offensive or harmful; a person who does this
Example
The government tried to censor the controversial film.
政府试图审查那部有争议的电影。
B1 noun /ˈfeɪ.ljər/

Failure

失败
Meaning
lack of success; an unsuccessful person, enterprise, or thing
Example
The project's failure was due to poor planning and communication.
项目的失败是由于计划和沟通不良。
B2 noun /reɪˈʒiːm/

regime

政权
Meaning
a system or form of government, often authoritarian
Example
The military regime controlled the country for decades.
军事政权控制了这个国家几十年。
C2 noun /ˌluːkjʊˈbreɪʃən/

lucubration

夜间学习
Meaning
study or meditation, especially at night
Example
His novel was the result of long lucubration.
他的小说是长时间夜间学习的结果。
C1 adjective /dɪˈspɜːrst/

dispersed

分散的
Meaning
Scattered or spread across a wide area.
Example
The dispersed population made it difficult to provide public services.
分散的人口使得提供公共服务变得困难。
C2 verb /rɪˈtrɛntʃ/

retrench

减少开支，裁员
Meaning
to reduce costs, spending, or staff to save resources
Example
The company had to retrench employees due to financial difficulties.
公司由于财务困难不得不裁员。
B2 adjective /ˈfʌŋkʃənl/

functional

功能性
Meaning
designed to be practical and useful, rather than just decorative
Example
The design of the chair is simple but highly functional.
椅子的设计简单，但非常实用。
B1 noun /kənˈsjuːmər/

consumer

消费者
Meaning
A person who buys and uses goods and services.
Example
The company focuses on understanding consumer needs.
公司专注于理解消费者需求。
C2 adjective /kwɪkˈsɑː.t̬ɪk/

quixotic

极端理想主义的、不切实际的和不实际的
Meaning
Extremely idealistic, unrealistic, and impractical.
Example
His quixotic dreams often led to disappointment.
他那些不切实际的梦想常常导致失望。
C1 verb /ˈʃʌdər/

shudder

颤抖
Meaning
to tremble or shake suddenly, often due to fear, cold, or strong emotion
Example
She shuddered at the thought of walking alone in the dark forest.
她在想到独自走在黑暗森林中的时候不禁颤抖。
C2 noun əˌmæl.ɡəˈmeɪ.ʃən

amalgamation

融合, 合并, 综合
Meaning
The action, process, or result of combining or uniting.
Example
The amalgamation of AI and big data is transforming industries.
人工智能和大数据的融合正在改变行业。
C2 noun /rɪˈɡætə/

regatta

帆船赛
Meaning
A sporting event consisting of a series of boat or yacht races.
Example
The annual regatta attracted competitors from around the world.
年度帆船赛吸引了来自世界各地的参赛者。
A1 adverb /waɪ/

Why

为什么
Meaning
For what reason or purpose; used to ask about the cause of something
Example
Why are you late today?
今天你为什么迟到了？
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 /ˌmæləˈdɪkʃən/

Malediction

诅咒
Meaning
A magical word used to invoke a curse; an evil spell
Example
The witch uttered a terrible malediction upon her enemies.
女巫对她的敌人施下了可怕的诅咒。
C2 verb /ˌnɒnˈplʌs/

nonplus

使困惑
Meaning
To surprise and confuse someone so much that they are unsure how to react.
Example
The unexpected question seemed to nonplus the speaker.
这个意外的问题似乎让发言者感到困惑。
C2 noun (plural) /maɪˈnjuːʃiiː/

minutiae

琐事
Meaning
the small, precise, or trivial details of something
Example
The lawyer focused on the minutiae of the contract.
律师专注于合同的琐事。
C1 adjective /ˈɑːrɡjuəbl/

arguable

有争议的
Meaning
open to debate or discussion; not certain and capable of being argued for or against
Example
It is arguable that technology has improved our quality of life.
可以说，科技改善了我们的生活质量。
A2 noun /wiːl/

wheel

轮子
Meaning
a circular object that revolves on an axle and is used to move or carry things
Example
The wheel of the car broke down on the way.
汽车的轮子在路上坏了。
C2 noun /ˈpɪərɪdʒ/

peerage

贵族身份
Meaning
the title or rank of a peer; the nobility as a group
Example
He was elevated to the peerage by the king.
他被国王提升为贵族身份。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/

imposing

壮观的
Meaning
having an appearance that is grand, impressive, or commanding
Example
The castle is an imposing structure overlooking the valley.
这座城堡是一座壮观的建筑，俯瞰着山谷。
C1 verb /ʌnˈnɜːrv/

unnerve

失去信心
Meaning
to make someone lose confidence, courage, or composure
Example
The hostile questions began to unnerve the witness.
敌对问题开始让证人感到不安。
B2 noun /səbˈskrɪp.ʃən/

Subscription

订阅
Meaning
a payment for regular delivery of a service or product; an arrangement to receive something regularly
Example
I canceled my Netflix subscription because I wasn't watching it enough.
我取消了我的Netflix订阅，因为我没有足够看它。
B2 noun /ˈfɔːrmjələ/

formula

公式
Meaning
a fixed method for doing something; a mathematical or chemical rule expressed in symbols
Example
The scientist discovered a new formula for the medicine.
科学家发现了一种新的药物公式。
B1 adverb /ˈɛlswɛr/

elsewhere

在别的地方
Meaning
In, at, or to some other place.
Example
If you can’t find it here, try looking elsewhere.
如果你在这里找不到，试着去别的地方找找。
B2 noun /ˈsɪmbəl/

Symbol

符号
Meaning
a mark or character used as a conventional representation of an object, function, or process
Example
The dove is a symbol of peace.
鸽子是和平的象征。
B2 adverb /ˈwɔːm.li/

Warmly

热情地; 亲切地
Meaning
in a warm manner; with warmth; cordially; affectionately
Example
She welcomed the guests warmly at the door.
她在门口热情地欢迎客人。
B2 noun /ˌrek.riˈeɪ.ʃən/

Recreation

娱乐活动; 使某物再次存在的过程
Meaning
an activity that is done for enjoyment; the process of making something exist again
Example
The park provides recreation facilities for children and adults.
公园为儿童和成人提供娱乐设施。
C2 verb /ˈprɛsɪdʒ/

presage

预兆
Meaning
to be a sign or warning that something will happen; to foreshadow
Example
Dark clouds presage a storm.
暗云预示着一场风暴。
B1 noun /ˌprɛpəˈreɪʃən/

preparation

准备
Meaning
The act of getting ready or making arrangements for something.
Example
The team made careful preparation for the presentation.
团队为演示做了充分的准备。
C1 adjective /pəˈtɜːrnəl/

paternal

父亲的
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a father.
Example
He took a paternal interest in the boy’s education.
他对男孩的教育表现出父亲般的兴趣。
C1 noun /ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəˌbɪləti/

unpredictability

不可预测性
Meaning
The quality of being impossible to predict or anticipate.
Example
The unpredictability of the weather made the trip uncertain.
天气的不可预测性使得旅行充满不确定性。
C2 adjective /prɪˈzʌmptɪv/

presumptive

推定的
Meaning
Based on probability or assumption rather than proof.
Example
She is the presumptive nominee for the party.
她是该党的推定候选人。
C2 noun /ˌpraɪmoʊˈdʒɛnɪtʃər/

primogeniture

长子继承权
Meaning
The right of the firstborn child to inherit the family estate or title.
Example
Under primogeniture, the eldest son inherited the entire estate.
在长子继承制下，长子继承了整个家族产业。
C2 verb /ˈɪntərˌdɪkt/

interdict

禁止
Meaning
to prohibit or forbid something by authoritative order, often by law or decree
Example
The court moved to interdict the sale of the illegal goods.
法院决定禁止销售非法商品。
B2 verb /ˈkaʊnsəl/

counsel

咨询
Meaning
to give professional advice or guidance to someone
Example
The teacher counseled the students on their career choices.
老师为学生们提供了关于他们职业选择的建议。
A2 verb /kəmˈper/

compare

比较
Meaning
to examine similarities and differences between things
Example
I will compare these two products before buying.
我将在购买前比较这两款产品。
C1 verb /ˌɪn.tɚˈtwaɪn/

intertwine

紧密连接或联系；一起扭曲或紧密结合
Meaning
To connect or link closely; to twist together or combine closely.
Example
Their lives became intertwined through years of friendship.
他们的生活通过多年的友谊紧密交织在一起。
C2 noun /ˈtændʒənsi/

tangency

相切
Meaning
the condition of touching but not intersecting, especially in geometry
Example
The circle and the line are in a state of tangency at one point.
圆和直线在一个点上处于相切状态。
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。
B2 noun /ɪnˈveɪʒən/

invasion

入侵
Meaning
An instance of invading a country, region, or personal space with armed force or unwelcome presence.
Example
The army prepared for the possibility of an invasion.
军队为可能的入侵做了准备。
B2 adjective /ˈpɪt.i.fəl/

pitiful

可悲的, 哀伤的, 非常微小
Meaning
deserving or arousing pity; very small or inadequate
Example
The team's performance was pitiful compared to last year.
与去年相比，团队的表现可悲。
C1 noun /prɪˈrɒɡətɪv/

prerogative

特权
Meaning
a special right or privilege exclusive to a particular person or group
Example
It is the manager’s prerogative to make the final decision.
这是经理做出最终决定的特权。
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 noun /deɪˈbɑː.kəl/

debacle

灾难
Meaning
A sudden and ignominious failure; a fiasco.
Example
The company's poor management led to a financial debacle.
公司的糟糕管理导致了财政灾难。
C2 adjective /stɛnˈtɔːriən/

stentorian

震耳欲聋
Meaning
Extremely loud and powerful in sound.
Example
The teacher’s stentorian voice quieted the noisy classroom.
老师那震耳欲聋的声音让嘈杂的教室安静了下来。
C2 noun /ˈper.ɪ.dʒiː/

perigee

月亮或卫星在轨道上离地球最近的点
Meaning
the point in the orbit of the moon or a satellite at which it is nearest to the Earth
Example
The moon appeared much larger during its perigee.
月亮在其近地点时显得更大。
C1 adjective /ˌæpəˈθɛtɪk/

apathetic

Meaning
showing or feeling little or no interest, enthusiasm, or concern
Example
He was apathetic about the outcome of the match.
C1 verb /spɜːr/

spur

激励 / 鼓励
Meaning
To encourage or motivate someone to take action.
Example
The teacher's praise spurred him to study harder.
教师的表扬激励他更加努力学习。
B2 noun /rɪˈfɔːr.mər/

Reformer

改革者
Meaning
a person who works to bring about positive changes in society or institutions
Example
The social reformer dedicated her life to improving education for all children.
社会改革者致力于改善所有儿童的教育。
C1 adjective /məˈroʊs/

morose

忧郁
Meaning
sullen, gloomy, or ill-tempered
Example
He became morose after losing his job.
他在失业后变得沉闷。
B1 adjective /spəˈsɪfɪk/

specific

具体的
Meaning
Clearly defined or identified; particular; exact.
Example
Make a specific plan to beat procrastination.
制定一个具体的计划以克服拖延。
C1 noun /ˈplæz.mə/

Plasma

血液的液体部分；电离气体；无凝血蛋白的血清
Meaning
the liquid part of blood; ionized gas; blood serum without clotting proteins
Example
Blood plasma contains various proteins and nutrients.
血浆含有各种蛋白质和营养物质。
B2 noun, verb /nɜːrv/

nerve

神经; 勇气
Meaning
A bundle of fibers in the body that transmits signals between the brain and other parts; also courage or audacity.
Example
She gathered the nerve to speak in front of the large audience.
她鼓起勇气在大观众面前发言。
C2 noun /ˈaɪ.sɔːr/

Eyesore

令人不悦的视觉效果; 恶心的景象
Meaning
something that is very ugly and unpleasant to look at
Example
The abandoned building has become an eyesore in the neighborhood.
废弃的建筑已成为社区中的眼中钉。
C2 adjective əˈsɪd.ju.əs

assiduous

勤奋或刻苦
Meaning
Showing great care and perseverance; diligent and hardworking.
Example
His assiduous efforts led to a successful career.
他的勤奋努力带来了成功的事业。
A2 adjective /praʊd/

Proud

自豪
Meaning
feeling deep pleasure from one's achievements; having high self-respect
Example
She was proud of her daughter's academic achievements.
她为女儿的学术成就感到自豪。
C2 adjective /vɪˈtjuːpərətɪv/

vituperative

辱骂的
Meaning
Characterized by abusive or harsh language.
Example
The teacher’s vituperative remarks left the students in tears.
老师的辱骂言辞让学生们泪流满面。
C2 adjective /sɪər/

sere

干枯
Meaning
Dry or withered, especially vegetation.
Example
The sere leaves crumbled under his feet.
干枯的叶子在他的脚下碎裂。
B1 adjective /ˈvaɪə.lənt/

Violent

暴力的; 激烈的
Meaning
using or involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill; very forceful or powerful
Example
The violent storm caused significant damage to the coastal areas.
暴力风暴对沿海地区造成了重大损害。
C2 noun /ˈprɛʃəns/ or /ˈpriːʃəns/

prescience

预见
Meaning
the ability to know or predict what will happen in the future
Example
Her prescience about market trends saved the company.
她对市场趋势的预见拯救了公司。
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。
C1 noun /ˈkɒrənər/

coroner

法医
Meaning
an official who investigates sudden, violent, or suspicious deaths
Example
The coroner determined the cause of death was natural.
法医确定死亡原因是自然的。
C2 noun /ˈɡɜːrn.zi/

Guernsey

毛衣
Meaning
a knitted sweater; a type of woolen pullover
Example
He wore a warm guernsey during the cold winter evening.
他在寒冷的冬季傍晚穿着一件温暖的毛衣。
B2 adjective /ˈrɪɡ.ər.əs/

rigorous

严格
Meaning
Extremely thorough and demanding in analysis or practice.
Example
A rigorous study plan helps students achieve better results.
严格的学习计划帮助学生取得更好的成绩。
C1 noun /pəˈræl.ə.sɪs/

Paralysis

瘫痪
Meaning
the loss of the ability to move part or all of the body; complete inability to act or function
Example
The accident left him with paralysis in his legs.
事故使他双腿瘫痪。
B2 adjective /rɪˈfreʃ.ɪŋ/

Refreshing

清新
Meaning
making one feel energized and renewed; pleasantly new or different
Example
The cool breeze was refreshing after the hot day.
在炎热的日子之后，凉爽的微风让人感觉清新。
C2 noun /djuːˈɛnə/

duenna

女家庭教师
Meaning
an older woman acting as a governess or chaperone, especially in Spanish families
Example
The young lady was accompanied by a duenna during the festival.
年轻女士在节日期间由一位杜埃纳陪同。
A2 verb /əˈpɪə/

appear

出现
Meaning
to become visible or come into sight; to seem
Example
She appeared suddenly at the door.
她突然出现在门口。
C2 noun /ræpˈskæliən/

rapscallion

顽皮的人
Meaning
A mischievous or cheeky person; a rascal.
Example
The little rapscallion hid his brother’s shoes as a prank.
这个小拉普斯卡里昂把他哥哥的鞋子藏起来，做了个恶作剧。
C2 noun /rɪˌkrɪmɪˈneɪʃən/

recrimination

相互指责
Meaning
an accusation made in response to an accusation; mutual blaming
Example
The debate quickly descended into mutual recriminations.
辩论迅速变成了相互指责。
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 /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。
B2 noun /sloʊp/

Slope

坡; 倾斜的地面
Meaning
an inclined surface; a piece of ground that is not level
Example
We walked up the steep slope of the mountain.
我们走上了陡峭的山坡。
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 adjective /prɪˈpɒstərəs/

preposterous

荒谬的, 可笑的
Meaning
completely ridiculous or absurd; contrary to reason or common sense
Example
The idea that pigs could fly is preposterous.
认为猪能飞的想法是荒谬的。
C1 noun /ˈpɔːrsəlɪn/

porcelain

瓷器
Meaning
A white, hard ceramic material often used for dishes and ornaments.
Example
The museum displayed ancient porcelain vases from China.
博物馆展示了来自中国的古代瓷器花瓶。
C1 adjective /ˈdʒeɪ.dɪd/

jaded

疲倦的，冷漠的
Meaning
Tired, bored, or lacking enthusiasm, typically after having had too much of something.
Example
After years of traveling, she felt jaded by the constant movement.
旅行多年后，她因不断的移动而感到疲倦。
B1 noun /ˌdiː.enˈeɪ/

dna

脱氧核糖核酸
Meaning
Deoxyribonucleic acid, the molecule that carries genetic information in living organisms.
Example
Scientists extracted DNA from the ancient bones.
科学家从古代骨头中提取了DNA。
C2 noun/verb /ɡraʊtʃ/

grouch

抱怨者
Meaning
a person who complains a lot or to complain in a grumpy way
Example
He is such a grouch in the morning before coffee.
他早上喝咖啡前总是抱怨。
B2 noun /vaɪs/

Vice

恶习; 不道德行为; 缺点
Meaning
an immoral or wicked behavior; a moral failing or fault
Example
Smoking is his only vice.
吸烟是他唯一的恶习。
B2 noun prɪˈsɪʒ.ən

precision

精确度
Meaning
The quality of being exact and accurate.
Example
High precision instruments are used in surgery.
在手术中使用高精度仪器。
A2 noun /ˈɪər.ɪŋ/

Ear-ring

耳环
Meaning
a piece of jewelry worn on the earlobe or ear
Example
Her diamond earrings caught everyone's attention.
她的钻石耳环吸引了所有人的注意。
C1 noun /əˈbændənmənt/

abandonment

遗弃
Meaning
the act of leaving someone or something behind completely; the state of being deserted
Example
The child suffered deep emotional pain because of abandonment.
由于被遗弃，这个孩子承受了深刻的情感痛苦。
C1 adjective ˈfɔːr.mɪ.də.bəl

formidable

强大的
Meaning
Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable.
Example
The boxer was a formidable opponent in the ring.
那名拳击手是拳台上一个强大的对手。
A1 pronoun /ðɛər/

their

他们的
Meaning
belonging to or associated with the people or things previously mentioned
Example
Their house is on the corner.
他们的房子在角落里。
C1 noun /ˈbærɪˌtoʊn/

baritone

低沉的男声
Meaning
a male singing voice between tenor and bass
Example
The singer’s baritone voice impressed the audience.
歌手的男中音给观众留下了深刻印象。
C2 noun /əˌɡlɒməˈreɪʃən/

agglomeration

聚集
Meaning
A mass or collection of things, sometimes clustered together.
Example
The city is an agglomeration of diverse cultures and communities.
这座城市是各种文化和社区的聚集地。
C2 noun /ˈsɛrəf/

seraph

六翼天使
Meaning
An angelic being associated with light and purity, often depicted as a high-ranking angel in Christian theology.
Example
The stained-glass window depicted a seraph with outstretched wings.
彩色玻璃窗描绘了一个展开翅膀的六翼天使。
C1 noun /ˈblɒk.ɪdʒ/

Blockage

阻塞
Meaning
an obstruction that makes movement or flow difficult or impossible
Example
The drain blockage caused water to overflow in the kitchen.
排水管的阻塞导致水在厨房溢出。
A2 noun /ˈkɒmədi/

comedy

喜剧
Meaning
A type of entertainment that is intended to make people laugh.
Example
We watched a hilarious comedy at the theater.
我们在剧院看了一场有趣的喜剧。
C1 noun/verb /tɔːrˈpiːdoʊ/

torpedo

鱼雷
Meaning
A self-propelled underwater missile; to attack or destroy something suddenly and forcefully.
Example
The submarine launched a torpedo at the enemy ship.
潜艇向敌舰发射了鱼雷。
C2 noun/adjective /ˈdɪstæf/

distaff

与女性相关，母系
Meaning
Relating to women or the maternal side of a family; also a tool for spinning thread.
Example
She came from the distaff side of a noble family.
她来自一个贵族家庭的母系。