C1 adjective /ˌɛm.briˈɒn.ɪk/

embryonic

胚胎的

Meaning

in an early or undeveloped stage; relating to an embryo

Example

The project is still in its embryonic stage.

这个项目仍处于胚胎阶段。

C2 verb /dɪˈkæpɪteɪt/

decapitate

幸福

Meaning

To cut off the head of a person or animal.

Example

The ancient executioner decapitated the criminal.

她在收到奖项时无法掩饰她的幸福感。

C2 noun /ˌɡæskəˈneɪd/

gasconade

夸大其词, 吹嘘

Meaning

Extravagant boasting or bragging.

Example

His endless gasconade made him unpopular among his peers.

他无休止的吹嘘让他在同龄人中不受欢迎。

C2 noun /ˈpiːs ɡʊdz/

Piece-goods

布料

Meaning

textiles or fabrics sold by the yard or meter; cloth materials

Example

The tailor bought piece-goods from the wholesale market to make custom dresses.

裁缝从批发市场购买了布料来制作定制的衣服。

C1 noun dɪˌzɝː.t̬ə.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

desertification

沙漠化

Meaning

The process by which fertile land becomes desert, typically as a result of drought, deforestation, or inappropriate agriculture.

Example

Deforestation accelerates desertification.

森林砍伐加速了沙漠化。

B2 noun /ˈsɪnənɪm/

Synonym

同义词

Meaning

a word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase in the same language

Example

Happy and joyful are synonyms.

幸福和快乐是同义词。

C2 adjective /ˈtɔːrʃəs/

tortious

非法行为

Meaning

Relating to or involving a wrongful act leading to legal liability.

Example

The company was found guilty of tortious interference with contracts.

该公司因非法干预合同而被判有罪。

B2 verb /rɪˈstrɪkt/

restrict

限制

Meaning

To limit the size, amount, or range of something.

Example

The government decided to restrict the use of plastic bags.

政府决定限制塑料袋的使用。

B1 adverb /ˈsædli/

sadly

悲伤地

Meaning

in a sorrowful or unhappy manner

Example

She sadly waved goodbye as the train departed.

火车开走时，她悲伤地挥手告别。

C2 adjective /dʒɛnˈtiːl/

genteel

文雅

Meaning

Polite, refined, or respectable, often in an affected or exaggerated way

Example

She spoke in a genteel manner that impressed the guests.

她以一种文雅的方式说话，给客人留下了深刻的印象。

B2 adjective /njuːˈtrɪʃ.əs/

Nutritious

有营养的

Meaning

containing substances that help the body grow and stay healthy; nourishing

Example

Eating nutritious food helps maintain good health.

吃有营养的食物有助于保持身体健康。

C2 noun /ˌɛksɪˈkreɪʃən/

execration

诅咒

Meaning

An act of cursing or denouncing someone or something with hatred.

Example

The dictator’s name was spoken with execration after his fall.

独裁者的名字在他倒台后带着诅咒被提起。

A2 noun trʌst

trust

信任

Meaning

Firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something; confidence placed in a person by making that person the nominal owner of property.

Example

Building trust is essential for long-term relationships.

建立信任对于长期关系至关重要。

B2 noun /moʊd/

Mode

模式；方式

Meaning

a way or manner in which something occurs or is done; a setting

Example

The computer has a sleep mode to save energy.

计算机具有节能的睡眠模式。

A2 adjective /ˈwʊdən/

wooden

木制的

Meaning

made of wood

Example

The house had beautiful wooden floors.

这座房子有美丽的木地板。

B2 verb /daɪ/

dye

染色

Meaning

to change the color of something using a chemical substance

Example

She will dye her hair blonde tomorrow.

她明天会把头发染成金色。

A2 noun ɪˈmɜː.dʒən.si

emergency

紧急情况

Meaning

A sudden situation that is dangerous or serious and needs immediate attention or action.

Example

A financial emergency can arise at any time.

财务紧急情况可以随时发生。

C2 noun /ˈɪnfəmi/

infamy

幸福

Meaning

the state of being well known for some bad quality or deed

Example

His name will live in infamy for the crimes he committed.

她在收到奖项时无法掩饰她的幸福。

C1 noun /kwɪnˈtɛt/

quintet

五重奏

Meaning

A group of five people or things, especially musicians.

Example

The jazz quintet performed beautifully.

爵士五重奏演奏得非常美妙。

C2 noun /ˈkedʒ.ə.riː/

Kedgeree

凯吉瑞

Meaning

a European dish of cooked rice, fish, and hard-boiled eggs, originally from India

Example

The breakfast menu featured traditional kedgeree with smoked haddock and eggs.

早餐菜单上有传统的凯吉瑞，配有烟熏鳕鱼和鸡蛋。

C1 noun/verb /ˈfʌrəʊ/

furrow

Meaning

A long narrow trench made in the ground by a plow; to make wrinkles or grooves.

Example

The farmer plowed furrows in the field.

A1 adjective /ˈhʌŋɡri/

Hungry

饥饿的

Meaning

feeling the need for food; having a strong desire or craving

Example

I am very hungry after working all day.

我工作了一整天后非常饿。

C1 noun /ɪnˈtaɪtəlmənt/

entitlement

权利

Meaning

the belief that one is inherently deserving of privileges or special treatment; a right to benefits

Example

The program provides entitlement to health care.

该项目提供医疗保健的权利。

B1 noun /ˈkaʊn.səl/

council

委员会

Meaning

an assembly of people chosen or elected to make decisions or advise on matters

Example

The city council voted to improve public transportation.

市议会投票决定改善公共交通。

B2 adjective /ˈklʌm.zi/

clumsy

笨拙的

Meaning

awkward in movement or lacking skill

Example

He is so clumsy that he drops things all the time.

他这么笨，总是把东西掉下来。

C1 verb/adjective /ˈɡræspɪŋ/

grasping

抓住 / 贪婪

Meaning

Holding firmly; or (as an adjective) excessively greedy.

Example

The child was grasping her mother’s hand tightly.

孩子紧紧抓住她妈妈的手。

C1 verb /hiːd/

heed

注意

Meaning

to pay attention to; to take notice of

Example

You should heed the teacher's advice.

你应该听从老师的建议。

C1 adjective/noun /ˈkɜːrsɪv/

cursive

斜体字

Meaning

Written with characters joined together in a flowing manner.

Example

The teacher asked students to write the essay in cursive handwriting.

老师让学生用斜体字写作文。

C2 verb /əˈbeɪs/

abase

贬低

Meaning

to belittle or degrade someone

Example

He refused to abase himself before the king.

他拒绝在国王面前贬低自己。

B2 verb /səbˈskraɪb/

subscribe

Meaning

to pay to receive a service regularly; to agree with or support something

Example

I subscribe to several online magazines.

我订阅了几本在线杂志。

B1 noun /ˈɡrænd.tʃaɪld/

grandchild

孙子或孙女

Meaning

the child of one's son or daughter

Example

They love spending time with their grandchild on weekends.

他们喜欢在周末和他们的孙子或孙女一起度过时光。

B1 noun /ˈtreɪlər/

trailer

预告片 / 拖车

Meaning

a preview of a movie or a vehicle used for transporting goods

Example

The movie trailer was released last week.

电影预告片上周发布了。

C2 noun /ˌjuːzɜːrˈpeɪʃən/

usurpation

篡夺

Meaning

The act of taking someone's power or property illegally or by force.

Example

The general's usurpation of the presidency led to political unrest.

将军对总统职位的篡夺导致了政治动荡。

B2 noun /brɑː/

bra

文胸

Meaning

a woman's undergarment worn to support and cover the breasts

Example

She bought a comfortable bra for everyday wear.

她买了一件舒适的文胸用于日常穿着。

C2 noun /niːˈɒkrəsi/

neocracy

由无经验或新官员领导的政府

Meaning

A government or leadership run by inexperienced or new officials.

Example

The sudden revolution led to a neocracy with inexperienced leaders.

突如其来的革命导致了一个新政府，由经验不足的领导人执政。

C1 noun /ˌrɛpəˈreɪʃən/

reparation

赔偿

Meaning

the making of amends for a wrong done by paying money or helping those who were wronged

Example

The government offered reparations to the victims of the conflict.

政府向冲突受害者提供了赔偿。

C1 noun /ˌdʒæm.bəˈriː/

Jamboree

嘉年华; 庆典;

Meaning

a large celebration or party; a gathering with entertainment; a festive event

Example

The scout jamboree brought together thousands of young people from around the world.

童子军集会把来自世界各地的成千上万的年轻人聚集在一起。

B2 noun /ˈpɜː.tʃəs.ɪŋ ˈpaʊ.ɚ/

purchasing power

购买力

Meaning

The amount of goods and services that can be purchased with a unit of currency.

Example

Due to inflation, people's purchasing power has decreased.

由于通货膨胀，人们的购买力下降了。

B2 noun ˈneɪʧər ɪnˈθjuːziæsts

Nature Enthusiasts

自然爱好者

Meaning

People who have a passionate interest in and love for the natural world and outdoor activities.

Example

Nature enthusiasts often visit Sajek Valley for its scenic beauty.

自然爱好者常常前往萨杰克山谷，欣赏其美丽的景色。

C2 noun /səˈlɛrɪti/

celerity

敏捷

Meaning

swiftness of movement; speed

Example

The soldier moved with great celerity to deliver the message.

士兵以极大的敏捷移动，以传递消息。

C2 noun /əkˈsɛʃən/

accession

登基 / 接受协议

Meaning

the attainment of a position of rank or power, especially a monarch or president; the formal acceptance of an agreement or treaty

Example

The king's accession to the throne was celebrated with great ceremony.

国王登基的仪式盛大举行。

B1 adjective /ˈfrʌstreɪtɪd/

frustrated

沮丧

Meaning

feeling annoyed or upset because of inability to achieve something

Example

She felt frustrated after failing the exam.

她在考试失败后感到沮丧。

A2 adjective /draɪ/

Dry

干燥的; 无湿气或液体; 无聊

Meaning

free from moisture or liquid; not wet; lacking interest or excitement

Example

The desert has very dry climate.

沙漠的气候非常干燥。

C2 adverb /hərˈmɛtɪkli/

hermetically

密封地

Meaning

In a way that is completely airtight or sealed off.

Example

The jars were hermetically sealed to preserve freshness.

罐子被密封起来以保持新鲜。

C2 adjective /səˈmætɪk/

somatic

身体的

Meaning

Relating to the body, especially as distinct from the mind.

Example

Yoga can improve both somatic and mental health.

瑜伽可以改善身体和心理健康。

B2 adjective /ˈteɪst.ləs/

Tasteless

没有味道

Meaning

lacking flavor; showing poor judgment in style

Example

The soup was completely tasteless and needed more seasoning.

汤完全没有味道，需要更多的调味料。

C1 noun /ˈmɒn.ə.stər.i/

Monastery

修道院; 纪念堂

Meaning

a building or group of buildings where monks live and worship

Example

The ancient monastery was built on a hilltop.

古老的修道院建在一个山顶上。

C2 adjective /spæzˈmɒdɪk/

spasmodic

痉挛性

Meaning

occurring irregularly or in sudden bursts

Example

The patient experienced spasmodic coughing during the night.

病人在夜间经历了痉挛性咳嗽。

A1 verb /liːv/

leave

离开

Meaning

to go away from; to depart or exit

Example

The train leaves at 6 PM.

火车在下午6点离开。

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。

B1 noun /kloʊðz ˈaɪərn/

Clothes iron

熨斗

Meaning

An electric appliance used to remove wrinkles from clothes by applying heat and pressure

Example

I need to use the clothes iron to make my shirt look neat for the meeting.

我需要使用熨斗把我的衬衫弄平整，为了会议。

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。

C1 verb məˈnɒp.ə.laɪz

monopolize

垄断

Meaning

Control exclusively, dominate market.

Example

The company tried to monopolize the market.

该公司试图垄断市场。

C2 adjective /ˈvɛdʒɪtəl/

vegetal

植物的

Meaning

relating to or consisting of plants or vegetation

Example

The soup had a distinct vegetal flavor.

汤有一种独特的植物味。

C2 verb /ˈdʒɪb.ər/

gibber

语无伦次地说

Meaning

To speak rapidly and unintelligibly, typically through fear or shock.

Example

The frightened man began to gibber when he saw the ghost.

那个害怕的男人看到鬼魂时开始语无伦次地说话。

C2 noun /ˌeɪd də ˈkæmp/

aide-de-camp

军官，担任高级军官的机密助手

Meaning

A military officer acting as a confidential assistant to a senior officer.

Example

The general was accompanied by his aide-de-camp during the ceremony.

在仪式期间，军官与他的随行军官共同出席。

B2 noun /ˈloʊ.təs/

Lotus

莲花

Meaning

a large water flower that floats on the surface of ponds and lakes

Example

The lotus flower blooms beautifully in the quiet pond.

莲花在宁静的池塘中美丽地绽放。

C2 noun /ˈkɔːrmərənt/

cormorant

一种大黑色海鸟，通过潜水捕捉鱼类

Meaning

a large black sea bird that catches fish by diving

Example

The cormorant perched on the rock, drying its wings after a dive.

鸬鹚停在岩石上，潜水后晾干翅膀。

B2 verb /ɪnˈhæns/

enhance

提升

Meaning

to improve the quality, value, or extent of something

Example

The new features will enhance the user experience.

新的功能将提升用户体验。

B2 adjective /ˈkrɒnɪk/

chronic

慢性

Meaning

Lasting for a long time or constantly recurring, often describing illness.

Example

She suffers from chronic back pain.

她患有慢性的背痛。

B2 noun /stɑːr fɪʃ/

Star fish

海星

Meaning

a marine echinoderm with five or more radiating arms, typically found on the sea floor

Example

The starfish slowly moved across the ocean floor searching for food.

海星缓慢地在海底移动，寻找食物。

C1 adjective ˈɒb.stɪ.nət

obstinate

固执

Meaning

Refusing to change one's mind or accept others' advice easily.

Example

He remained obstinate despite the logical arguments.

尽管有逻辑上的辩论，他依然固执。

B2 noun əˈmendmənt

amendment

修正案

Meaning

A minor change in a document.

Example

The amendment was not supported.

该修正案没有获得支持。

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 /ˈleð.ər/

Leather

皮革

Meaning

animal skin that has been treated to preserve it and make it suitable for use

Example

He bought a leather jacket from the store.

他在商店里买了一件皮夹克。

B2 adjective /ˈvaɪəbəl/

viable

可行的, 可操作的

Meaning

Capable of working successfully; feasible.

Example

A viable solution is necessary for long-term success.

一个可行的解决方案对长期成功至关重要。

A2 noun ˈprɒdʒekt

project

项目

Meaning

An individual or collaborative enterprise that is carefully planned to achieve a particular aim

Example

Working on two projects simultaneously is difficult.

同时进行两个项目的工作很困难。

B2 noun /beɪ/

Bay

海湾

Meaning

a broad inlet of the sea where the land curves inward

Example

The boats are anchored in the bay.

船只停泊在海湾。

B2 noun /liːk/

Leak

漏洞; 漏水

Meaning

a hole in a container or covering through which contents escape or enter accidentally

Example

There is a leak in the water pipe.

水管里有一个漏洞。

B1 noun /əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃən/

Accommodation

住宿

Meaning

a room, group of rooms, or building in which someone may live or stay

Example

The hotel provides comfortable accommodation for tourists.

酒店为游客提供舒适的住宿。

B2 noun /prəˈfɪʃənsi/

proficiency

熟练

Meaning

Competency or skill; expertise.

Example

His proficiency in multiple languages is remarkable.

他在多种语言上的熟练度令人印象深刻。

A1 title /ˈmɪstər/

mr

先生

Meaning

a title used before a man's name

Example

Mr. Rahman is our new teacher.

先生拉赫曼是我们的新老师。

C1 adjective ɪmˈpɛkəbl

impeccable

完美无瑕

Meaning

In accordance with the highest standards; faultless.

Example

His impeccable taste in fashion was admired by all his peers.

他的完美品味在时尚界得到了所有同事的赞赏。

A2 adjective /diːp/

deep

幸福

Meaning

extending far down from the top or surface; profound or intense

Example

The lake is very deep in the middle.

当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。

B2 noun /ˈraɪfəl/

Rifle

步枪

Meaning

a gun with a long barrel that is fired from the shoulder

Example

The soldier carried a rifle during the mission.

士兵在任务中携带着步枪。

C2 verb /ˈkæstreɪt/

castrate

阉割

Meaning

To remove the testicles of a male animal or human.

Example

The farmer castrated the young bulls to make them easier to manage.

农民阉割了年轻的公牛，以便更容易管理它们。

C1 verb /əˈskraɪb/

ascribe

归因于，归咎于

Meaning

To attribute something to a cause, source, or person.

Example

Many scholars ascribe the poem to an unknown author.

许多学者将这首诗归功于一位无名作者。

C1 noun /ˈliːvˌteɪ.kɪŋ/

leave-taking

告别

Meaning

an act of saying goodbye; farewell

Example

His leave-taking from his friends was emotional.

他向朋友的告别是感人的。

B2 noun /loʊf/

Loaf

面包

Meaning

a shaped mass of bread baked as a unit

Example

She bought a fresh loaf of bread from the bakery.

她从面包店买了一个新鲜的面包。

C2 adjective /ˈsæ.loʊ/

sallow

黄色的

Meaning

Of an unhealthy yellow or pale brown color, often referring to skin.

Example

His sallow complexion made him look tired and sickly.

他那黄色的肤色让他看起来既疲惫又生病。

B2 verb /ˈspɛsɪfaɪ/

specify

指定

Meaning

to state or describe something clearly and exactly

Example

Please specify the time and place of the meeting.

请明确指定会议的时间和地点。

C2 adjective /ˌpɛntəˈveɪlənt/

pentavalent

五价

Meaning

Having a valence of five, especially in chemistry.

Example

Phosphorus can exist in a pentavalent state.

磷可以以五价状态存在。

B1 noun /fəˈsɪl.ɪ.ti/

facility

设施

Meaning

A place, amenity, or piece of equipment provided for a particular purpose.

Example

The facility was well-maintained.

设施保持得很好。

C2 adjective /dɪˈfjuːzəbl/

diffusible

可扩散的

Meaning

able to spread or be spread through a medium

Example

Oxygen is diffusible through cell membranes.

氧气可以通过细胞膜扩散。

C1 adjective /ˈʃɪvəlrəs/

chivalrous

骑士风范

Meaning

Behaving in a courteous, gallant, and honorable way, especially toward women.

Example

He was chivalrous, always opening doors for others.

他是骑士风范，总是为他人开门。

B2 noun /ˈwɒndərər/

Wanderer

流浪者; 旅行者，目的地不确定

Meaning

a person who travels aimlessly; someone who roams from place to place

Example

The wanderer explored different countries without a fixed destination.

流浪者在没有固定目的地的情况下探索了不同的国家。

C2 noun /ˈændaɪərn/

andiron

金属木柴支架

Meaning

a metal support used in a fireplace to hold logs

Example

The logs rested on the andirons in the old fireplace.

木柴安放在旧壁炉的安迪龙上。

B1 noun /ˈæŋkəl/

ankle

脚踝

Meaning

the joint connecting the foot with the leg

Example

He twisted his ankle while playing football.

他在踢足球时扭伤了脚踝。

C2 adjective /ˈfʌndʒəbl/

fungible

可替代的

Meaning

interchangeable; able to replace or be replaced by another identical item

Example

In finance, money is considered a fungible asset.

在金融领域，钱被视为一种可替代资产。

C1 verb /ˌriːˈkæst/

recast

重新选择演员

Meaning

To present or change something in a different form or style.

Example

The director decided to recast the role with a younger actor.

导演决定用一位年轻演员重新安排这个角色。

A2 verb /ˈrɛkəɡnaɪz/

recognize

Meaning

To identify someone or something seen before; to acknowledge or accept.

Example

She did not recognize him in the crowd.

B1 adjective /əˈlɜːrt/

alert

警觉

Meaning

quick to notice and respond to potential danger or issues; aware and attentive

Example

The alert dog barked at the stranger approaching the house.

警觉的狗对接近房子的陌生人大声吠叫。

A2 adjective /ˈsəʊʃəl/

social

社交

Meaning

relating to society or its organization

Example

She has a very social personality and enjoys meeting new people.

她有一个非常社交的个性，喜欢与新朋友见面。

A2 noun /tʃæns/

chance

机会

Meaning

An opportunity or possibility of something happening.

Example

He took a chance and applied for the job.

他冒险申请了这份工作。

B1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈweɪt/

overweight

超重

Meaning

heavier than is considered healthy or normal

Example

The doctor advised him to lose weight as he was overweight.

医生建议他减肥，因为他超重。

C1 verb /dɪsˈbænd/

disband

解散

Meaning

to break up and stop functioning as a group or organization

Example

The club decided to disband after twenty years of activity.

俱乐部在二十年的活动后决定解散。

A2 preposition /tɔːrd/

toward

朝着

Meaning

in the direction of

Example

She walked toward the door.

她走向门。

A1 adverb /wen/

When

什么时候

Meaning

at what time; at the time that; during the time that

Example

When will you arrive at the station?

你什么时候到车站？

C1 adjective /ˈveɪɡrənt/

Vagrant

流浪; 无家可归

Meaning

wandering aimlessly; having no settled home

Example

The vagrant man was asking for food near the station.

流浪汉在车站附近乞讨食物。

B2 noun prəʊb

probe

探测器

Meaning

An unmanned exploratory spacecraft designed to transmit information about its environment.

Example

The probe collected data from the planet's surface.

探测器从行星表面收集数据。

B2 noun /ˈlep.ərd/

Leopard

美洲豹

Meaning

a large wild cat with yellow fur and black spots

Example

The leopard climbed the tree to rest in the shade.

美洲豹爬上了树，在阴凉处休息。

C2 verb /kəˈmɪŋɡəl/

commingle

混合

Meaning

To mix or blend different things together.

Example

The charity does not commingle donations with operational funds.

慈善机构不会将捐款与运营资金混合。

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 ˈæk.si.əm

axiom

公理

Meaning

A statement or principle that is considered true and does not require proof.

Example

Actions speak louder than words is a well-known axiom.

行动胜于语言，这是一个著名的公理。

C1 noun /ɡrəˈtjuːɪti/

gratuity

小费

Meaning

A sum of money given as a tip or a retirement benefit.

Example

The waiter received a generous gratuity for his excellent service.

服务员因出色的服务收到了丰厚的小费。

B2 adjective /ˈhek.tɪk/

Hectic

忙碌的; 激烈的; 充满活动的

Meaning

very busy and full of activity; frantic; characterized by intense activity or excitement

Example

My schedule has been hectic lately with back-to-back meetings.

最近我的日程表因为连场会议而变得忙碌。

A2 adjective /dɪˈlɪʃəs/

delicious

幸福

Meaning

having a very pleasant taste or smell

Example

The cake was so delicious that everyone asked for a second slice.

当她获得奖项时，她无法掩饰她的快乐。

C1 noun /ˈbeɪlɪf/

bailiff

法警

Meaning

An official who keeps order in a court, carries out court orders, or collects debts.

Example

The bailiff asked everyone to rise as the judge entered the courtroom.

当法官进入法庭时，法警要求大家起立。

C2 noun /ˈtrɪp.lɪ.kət/

triplicate

三份副本

Meaning

A set of three identical copies of something.

Example

The documents were prepared in triplicate for official use.

文件为官方使用已准备成三份。

C2 noun /ɪnˈɛrənsi/

inerrancy

无误性

Meaning

the belief or quality of being free from error; absolute correctness

Example

Some religious groups strongly affirm the inerrancy of their sacred texts.

一些宗教团体强烈坚持他们圣经的无误性。

B2 verb /ˈsɒfən/

soften

使变软

Meaning

to make or become less hard, severe, or strong.

Example

Heat will soften the butter quickly.

热量会很快使黄油变软。

C2 verb /proʊˈskraɪb/

proscribe

禁止

Meaning

to forbid something by law or authority

Example

The new law will proscribe the use of harmful chemicals in farming.

新法律将禁止在农业中使用有害化学品。

A1 verb /seɪ/

say

说

Meaning

to speak words; to express something in words

Example

She said hello to me.

她对我说了你好。

B2 noun /ˈhɑːt.biːt/

heartbeat

心跳

Meaning

A pulsation of the heart, especially as perceptible to the touch or audible with a stethoscope.

Example

Rubbing the eyes helps normalize the heartbeat.

揉眼睛有助于使心跳恢复正常。

C1 noun /ˈmoʊldɪŋ/

molding

装饰条

Meaning

A decorative strip or design, often used on walls, ceilings, or furniture.

Example

The wooden molding gave the room a classic look.

木质装饰条给房间带来了经典的外观。

C2 noun /pɜːrtʃt raɪs/

Perched rice

膨化米

Meaning

puffed rice; rice that has been heated and puffed into light, crispy grains

Example

I enjoy eating puffed rice as a healthy snack.

我喜欢把膨化米当作健康的小吃。

A2 verb /der/

dare

敢

Meaning

to have courage to do something; to challenge someone

Example

I dare you to jump into the pool.

我敢挑战你跳入泳池。

C1 noun /sɛˈseɪʃən/

cessation

停止

Meaning

The fact or process of ending or being brought to an end.

Example

There was a temporary cessation of hostilities.

敌对行动暂时停止。

C1 noun /ˈdɛmənˌstreɪtər/

demonstrator

示范者, 抗议者

Meaning

a person who shows how something works or takes part in a public protest

Example

The demonstrators marched peacefully through the city streets.

示威者和平地穿过城市街道游行。

A2 noun /ˈɒm.lət/

Omelet

煎蛋饼

Meaning

a dish made from beaten eggs cooked in a frying pan and often folded around a filling

Example

She made a cheese omelet for breakfast.

她做了一个奶酪煎蛋饼作为早餐。

C2 adjective /ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪkəl/

metaphysical

形而上学的

Meaning

Relating to the branch of philosophy that deals with the fundamental nature of reality and existence.

Example

He spent years studying metaphysical questions about life and being.

他花了多年时间研究关于生活和存在的形而上学问题。