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C2 noun/adjective /ɪˈmɒliənt/

emollient

软化皮肤的物质
Meaning
a substance that softens or soothes the skin
Example
She used an emollient cream to treat her dry skin.
她用了一种伊摩利安特面霜来治疗她的干燥皮肤。
C2 noun /ˈɛpənɪm/

eponym

以某人命名的事物
Meaning
A person after whom a discovery, invention, place, or other thing is named.
Example
Sandwich is an eponym named after the Earl of Sandwich.
三明治是一个以三明治伯爵命名的伊波宁。
C2 adjective /ˈɛrənt/

errant

迷途的
Meaning
behaving wrongly or straying from the proper course or standards
Example
The teacher disciplined the errant student.
老师惩罚了那个迷途的学生。
C2 adjective /ɛɡˈzɪɡjuəs/

exiguous

稀缺
Meaning
small in amount; scanty or inadequate
Example
They survived on exiguous rations during the journey.
他们在旅途中依靠稀缺的口粮生存。
C2 adjective /ˌɛvɪˈdɛnʃəl/

evidential

证据的
Meaning
relating to or providing evidence
Example
The lawyer presented evidential support for her claims.
律师为她的诉求提供了证据支持。
C2 noun /ˈɛkwɪpɪdʒ/

equipage

装备或带有配件的马车
Meaning
Equipment or a carriage with its accessories.
Example
The nobleman arrived in a grand equipage.
贵族乘坐豪华马车到达。
C2 noun /ɪˈskʌtʃən/

escutcheon

带有家族徽章的盾牌
Meaning
a shield or emblem bearing a coat of arms
Example
The family crest was displayed on the escutcheon above the fireplace.
家族徽章展示在壁炉上方的盾牌上。
C2 verb /ɪnˈkʌmbər/

encumber

负担
Meaning
to burden or weigh down something, making it difficult to move or progress
Example
She was encumbered by the heavy luggage during her journey.
她在旅行中因沉重的行李而感到负担沉重。
C2 verb /ɪˈvɪns/

evince

展示
Meaning
to show or demonstrate clearly
Example
She evinced her interest in the project through active participation.
她通过积极参与展示了对该项目的兴趣。
C2 adjective /ˌɛpɪkjʊˈriːən/

epicurean

享乐主义
Meaning
relating to the enjoyment of fine food, drink, and luxury
Example
The chef prepared an epicurean feast for the guests.
厨师为客人准备了一场享乐主义的盛宴。
C2 noun /ˈɛpɪˌsaɪkl/

epicycle

外行星环
Meaning
a small circle whose center moves around the circumference of a larger one, used in ancient astronomy
Example
The concept of the epicycle was used to explain planetary motion.
外行星环的概念被用来解释行星的运动。
C2 adjective /ɪˈbʊliənt/

ebullient

兴高采烈
Meaning
cheerful and full of energy
Example
She was ebullient after receiving the good news.
收到好消息后，她兴高采烈。
C2 verb /ˈɛkskʌlpeɪt/

exculpate

辩解
Meaning
to show or declare that someone is not guilty of wrongdoing
Example
The lawyer worked hard to exculpate his client.
律师努力工作，为他的客户辩解。
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。
C2 noun /ɪˈfjuːʒən/

effusion

倾泻
Meaning
An unrestrained outpouring of words, feelings, or emotions.
Example
His letter was an effusion of love and longing.
他的信是一场爱情与渴望的倾泻。
C2 noun /ɛθˈnɒlədʒi/

ethnology

民族学
Meaning
the study of the characteristics of different peoples and the differences and relationships between them
Example
She specialized in ethnology to better understand cultural diversity.
她专攻民族学，以更好地理解文化多样性。
C2 noun, adjective /ɪˈklɪptɪk/

ecliptic

黄道
Meaning
The apparent path of the sun across the sky; relating to eclipses or this path.
Example
The ecliptic is the plane of Earth's orbit around the Sun.
黄道是地球围绕太阳公转的平面。
C2 adjective /ˌɛvəˈnɛsənt/

evanescent

短暂的
Meaning
Quickly fading or disappearing; lasting for only a very short time.
Example
The beauty of the sunset was evanescent, fading within minutes.
夕阳的美丽是短暂的，在几分钟内消失了。
C2 adjective /ˈɪrˌsplɪtɪŋ/

earsplitting

震耳欲聋
Meaning
extremely loud or piercing sound
Example
The earsplitting noise of the fire alarm startled everyone.
火灾警报的震耳欲聋的声音让每个人都吓了一跳。
C2 noun /eɪˈklɑː/

eclat

巨大成功
Meaning
Brilliant success, acclaim, or great public approval.
Example
The artist's debut performance was met with great éclat.
艺术家的首次演出获得了巨大的成功。
C2 noun /ɪˈpɪsəl/

epistle

书信
Meaning
A letter, especially a formal or didactic one; often used for letters in the New Testament.
Example
He wrote a long epistle to his friend about his travels.
他写了一封长信给他的朋友，讲述了他的旅行。
C2 noun /ˌɛpɪˈsaɪklɔɪd/

epicycloid

外摆线
Meaning
a curve traced by a point on the circumference of a circle that rolls around the outside of another circle
Example
The mathematician demonstrated how to draw an epicycloid.
数学家演示了如何绘制外摆线。
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。
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。
C2 verb /ɪˈvɪsəˌreɪt/

eviscerate

取出内脏，摧毁
Meaning
to remove the internal organs of; to deprive of essential content
Example
The critics eviscerated the movie for its weak storyline.
评论家因为电影的弱剧情而摧毁了电影。
C2 verb /ɪˈdjuːs/

educe

引出
Meaning
To draw out or bring forth something latent or hidden.
Example
The teacher tried to educe a response from the shy student.
老师试图从害羞的学生那里引导出回应。
C2 noun /ɪˌpɪstəˈmɒlədʒɪst/

epistemologist

认识论者
Meaning
A scholar or expert who studies the nature, sources, and limits of knowledge.
Example
The epistemologist debated how humans can truly know anything with certainty.
认识论者辩论了人类如何能够确信地知道某些事情。
C2 adjective /ˌeθ.noʊˈsen.trɪk/

ethnocentric

民族中心主义
Meaning
evaluating other cultures according to the standards of one's own culture
Example
His ethnocentric attitude made it hard for him to appreciate foreign traditions.
他的民族中心主义态度让他很难欣赏外国的传统。
C2 noun /ɪˈlɪksər/

elixir

灵药
Meaning
A magical or medicinal potion believed to cure illnesses or grant immortality.
Example
The old legend spoke of an elixir that could grant eternal youth.
古老的传说中提到了一个可以赋予永恒青春的灵药。
C2 adjective /ˈɛnərˌveɪtɪd/

enervated

精疲力尽
Meaning
Lacking energy, vitality, or strength; weakened or exhausted.
Example
After the long meeting, she felt completely enervated.
在长时间的会议后，她感到完全精疲力尽。
C2 adjective /ɪˈfɛmɪnət/

effeminate

女性化
Meaning
Having traits, tastes, or habits traditionally considered feminine, often used negatively for men.
Example
The critics described him as effeminate due to his gentle manner.
评论家因其温和的举止而将他描述为女性化。
C2 noun /ɪkˈsɪʒən/

excision

切除
Meaning
the act of cutting something out, especially by surgical removal
Example
The excision of the infected tissue prevented further complications.
切除感染的组织防止了进一步的并发症。
C2 noun /ˈɛskwaɪər/

esquire

律师称号
Meaning
A title of respect often used after a man's name, especially for lawyers in the United States.
Example
John Smith, Esquire, will be representing the client in court.
约翰·史密斯，律师称号，将在法庭上代表客户。
C2 noun /ˈɛpəlɛt/

epaulet

肩章
Meaning
An ornamental shoulder piece on a garment, especially on the coat or jacket of a military uniform.
Example
The general’s uniform had a golden epaulet on each shoulder.
将军的制服上每只肩膀上都有一个金色的肩章。
C2 verb /ɪˈnəʊbəl/

ennoble

使高贵
Meaning
to give someone a noble rank or to elevate in dignity or honor
Example
His selfless actions ennobled his character in the eyes of others.
他的无私行为使他在他人眼中的品格得到了提升。
C2 adjective /ɛmˈpaɪriəl/

empyreal

天国的
Meaning
Heavenly, divine, or relating to the highest heavens.
Example
The poet described the empyreal beauty of the stars.
诗人描述了星星的天国美丽。
C2 verb /ˈɛksplɪkeɪt/

explicate

解释
Meaning
to make an idea or principle clear by explaining it in detail
Example
The professor tried to explicate the theory of relativity for his students.
教授试图为他的学生解释相对论的理论。
C2 verb /ɛkˈskɔːrieɪt/

excoriate

严厉批评
Meaning
To strongly criticize someone; to denounce severely.
Example
The critic excoriated the film for its poor script.
评论家因影片的糟糕剧本而严厉批评了该片。
C2 adjective /ɪˈfʌldʒənt/

effulgent

灿烂
Meaning
Shining brilliantly; radiant.
Example
Her effulgent smile brightened everyone's mood.
她那灿烂的微笑照亮了每个人的心情。
C2 verb /ɛnˈkɪndl/

enkindle

点燃，激发
Meaning
to set on fire or inspire strong emotion
Example
The speech enkindled hope in the audience.
演讲点燃了观众心中的希望。
C2 noun /ˌɛksɪˈɡjuːɪti/

exiguity

匮乏
Meaning
the quality of being scanty or meager in amount
Example
The exiguity of resources made the project difficult to complete.
资源的匮乏使得项目完成变得困难。
C2 adjective /ɪˈfɛktʃuəl/

effectual

有效的
Meaning
producing a desired or intended effect, often used in formal contexts
Example
Her effectual efforts brought peace to the community.
她的有效努力为社区带来了和平。
C2 verb /ɪˈstreɪndʒ/

estrange

Meaning
to cause someone to no longer be close or affectionate; to alienate
Example
His constant criticism began to estrange him from his friends.
C2 noun /ˌɛləˈkjuːʃn/

elocution

口才
Meaning
The skill of clear and expressive speech, especially in public speaking.
Example
She improved her elocution through constant practice.
她通过不断练习提高了她的口才。
C2 verb /ˈɛkspieɪt/

expiate

Meaning
to make amends for guilt or wrongdoing
Example
He tried to expiate his crime by helping the poor.
C2 noun /ɛnˈkoʊmiəm/

encomium

赞扬
Meaning
A speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly.
Example
He delivered an encomium to his retiring teacher.
他为即将退休的老师送上了赞扬的演讲。
C2 noun /ɪkˈstɛnsər/

extensor

伸肌
Meaning
a muscle that serves to extend or straighten a limb or part of the body.
Example
The extensor muscles in the arm help straighten the elbow.
手臂的伸肌帮助伸直肘部。
C2 noun /ˈɒnwiː/ or /ˈɑːnwiː/

ennui

倦怠
Meaning
A feeling of boredom, listlessness, or dissatisfaction arising from lack of excitement.
Example
After weeks of doing nothing, he sank into a deep sense of ennui.
在没有做任何事情的几周后，他陷入了深深的倦怠。
C2 verb /ɪmˈbɪtər/

embitter

使愤怒
Meaning
To make someone resentful or angry; to cause bitterness.
Example
The unfair treatment embittered the employees.
不公平的待遇使员工感到愤怒。
C2 noun /ɪˈfrʌntəri/

effrontery

厚颜无耻或鲁莽的胆量
Meaning
shameless or rude boldness
Example
He had the effrontery to lie even when caught red-handed.
即使被当场抓住，他也厚颜无耻地撒谎。
C2 verb /ɛnˈdʒɔɪn/

enjoin

命令，禁止
Meaning
to instruct or urge someone to do something; to prohibit legally
Example
The judge enjoined the company from continuing its activities.
法官禁止公司继续其活动。
C2 adjective /ˈɛrzæts/

ersatz

替代品
Meaning
made or used as a substitute, typically an inferior one
Example
The cheap shoes were made of ersatz leather.
便宜的鞋子是用仿皮革做的。
C2 verb /ɪkˈspɒstjʊleɪt/

expostulate

表示不同意见
Meaning
to express strong disapproval or disagreement
Example
She expostulated with her friend about the risky decision.
她对她朋友关于冒险决定的看法表达了不同意见。
C2 verb /ɪˈmæskjʊleɪt/

emasculate

削弱
Meaning
To make someone weaker or less effective; to deprive of strength or vigor.
Example
The constant criticism emasculated his confidence.
不断的批评削弱了他的信心。
C2 adjective /ˈɛksplɪkəbəl/

explicable

可解释的
Meaning
able to be explained or understood
Example
His sudden anger was explicable given the stressful situation.
他的突然愤怒是可以解释的，考虑到紧张的情况。
C2 noun /ɪˌkliːziˈæstɪk/

ecclesiastic

神职人员
Meaning
A member of the clergy or church official.
Example
The council was attended by several high-ranking ecclesiastics.
理事会由几位高级神职人员参加。
C2 verb /ɪˈnæmər/

enamor

爱慕
Meaning
to be filled with love or admiration for
Example
She was enamored with the beautiful scenery.
她爱上了美丽的风景。
C2 noun /ˈɪrˌʃɑːt/

earshot

听力范围
Meaning
the range or distance within which a sound can be heard
Example
The children whispered secrets out of earshot of their parents.
孩子们在父母的听力范围之外低声说着秘密。
C2 adjective /ɪkˈsɛpʃənəbl/

exceptionable

不可接受的
Meaning
Open to objection; causing disapproval.
Example
His rude remarks were considered exceptionable by everyone present.
他的粗鲁评论被在场的每个人视为不可接受。
C2 verb /ɪˈfeɪs/

efface

抹去
Meaning
To erase or wipe out something; to make oneself inconspicuous.
Example
Time had effaced the letters on the old gravestone.
时间已经抹去了旧墓碑上的字母。
C2 noun /ɪˌkwɪvəˈkeɪʃən/

equivocation

使用含糊不清的语言
Meaning
The use of ambiguous language to conceal the truth or to avoid committing oneself.
Example
The politician’s equivocation frustrated voters who wanted a clear answer.
政治家的模棱两可让想要清晰答案的选民感到沮丧。
C2 verb /ɪnˈskɒns/

ensconce

安顿, 隐藏
Meaning
to settle comfortably or securely in a place; to hide or shelter firmly
Example
She ensconced herself in a cozy armchair by the fireplace.
她坐在壁炉旁的一张舒适椅子上。
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 verb ɪɡˈzɔːrt

exhort

敦促
Meaning
To strongly encourage or urge someone to do something.
Example
The teacher exhorted students to work hard for exams.
老师敦促学生为了考试而努力学习。
C2 verb /ɪkˈspʌndʒ/

expunge

擦除
Meaning
To erase or remove completely, often something unwanted.
Example
He managed to expunge the embarrassing memory from his mind.
他设法把尴尬的记忆从脑海中抹去。
C2 noun /ɪˌpɪstəˈmɒlədʒi/

epistemology

认识论
Meaning
The branch of philosophy that studies the nature, origin, and scope of knowledge.
Example
Epistemology explores the difference between justified belief and opinion.
认识论探索公正的信仰和意见之间的区别。
C2 noun /ɪɡˈzɛmplɑːr/

exemplar

典范
Meaning
A model or pattern to be copied or imitated.
Example
She is an exemplar of kindness and generosity.
她是善良和慷慨的典范。
C2 verb /ɛmˈbleɪzən/

emblazon

以显著的方式展示
Meaning
To decorate or display something in a noticeable or impressive way.
Example
The team's logo was emblazoned on their uniforms.
团队的标志被显著地展示在他们的制服上。
C2 noun /ˈɪəri/

eyrie

鹰巢
Meaning
the nest of a bird of prey, such as an eagle, typically built high on a cliff or tree
Example
The eagle’s eyrie was perched high on the mountain cliff.
鹰巢位于山崖的顶端。
C2 adjective /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪbəl/

exhaustible

可消耗
Meaning
able to be used up completely; not infinite
Example
Coal and oil are exhaustible resources.
煤炭和石油是可消耗的资源。
C2 adjective /ˌɛnkəˈmiːæstɪk/

encomiastic

赞美的
Meaning
Expressing praise; laudatory.
Example
The book was filled with encomiastic remarks about the author.
这本书充满了对作者的赞美评论。
C2 noun /ˈɛkwɪpɔɪz/

equipoise

平衡
Meaning
A state of balance or equilibrium.
Example
Her calmness created an equipoise in the heated debate.
她的冷静在激烈的辩论中创造了平衡。
C2 verb /ɪˈmeɪʃieɪt/

emaciate

消瘦
Meaning
To make abnormally thin or weak, usually because of illness or lack of food.
Example
The prisoners were emaciated after months without proper food.
囚犯在没有合适食物的几个月后变得极度消瘦。
C2 verb /ɪnˈdjuː/

endue

赋予
Meaning
To provide or endow with a quality or ability.
Example
The leader was endued with wisdom and courage.
领导者被赋予了智慧和勇气。
C2 verb /ɛnˈfrænˌtʃaɪz/

enfranchise

幸福
Meaning
To grant the right to vote or other rights of citizenship.
Example
The new law enfranchised thousands of people.
当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
C2 verb /ɛnˈfiːbəl/

enfeeble

削弱
Meaning
To make weak or feeble; to deprive of strength.
Example
The long illness enfeebled the old man.
长期的疾病使老人虚弱。
C2 noun /juːˈdʒen.ɪks/

eugenics

优生学
Meaning
the study or practice of improving the genetic quality of the human population
Example
Eugenics has been criticized for its unethical applications in history.
优生学因其在历史上的不道德应用而受到批评。
C2 noun /ˌɛpɪˈdɜːrmɪs/

epidermis

皮肤的外层
Meaning
the outer layer of cells covering the body of an organism, especially the skin
Example
The epidermis protects the body from harmful bacteria.
表皮保护身体免受有害细菌的侵害。
C2 noun /ˌiː.kəʊ.tɒkˈsɪ.kə.lə.dʒi/

ecotoxicology

生态毒理学
Meaning
The study of the effects of chemical pollution on the environment.
Example
Ecotoxicology studies the effects of pesticides on wildlife.
生态毒理学研究农药对野生动物的影响。
C2 verb /ɪˈvɜːrt/

evert

翻转向外
Meaning
To turn inside out or outward.
Example
The surgeon had to evert the eyelid during the procedure.
外科医生在手术过程中必须翻转眼睑。
C2 verb /ˈek.stər.peɪt/

extirpate

根除
Meaning
to completely remove or destroy something unwanted
Example
The government launched a program to extirpate corruption from public offices.
政府启动了一个旨在清除公共部门腐败的项目。
C2 noun /ˈɛksplətɪv/

expletive

脏话
Meaning
a word or phrase used as an exclamation, often offensive or profane
Example
He shouted an expletive when he dropped the hammer on his foot.
当他把锤子掉到脚上时，他喊出了一个脏话。
C2 noun /ɪˌdʒækjʊˈleɪʃən/

ejaculation

射精 / 突然的呼喊
Meaning
The action of suddenly saying something or the release of semen during sexual climax.
Example
His sudden ejaculation of joy surprised everyone in the room.
他突然的欢乐射精让房间里的每个人都感到惊讶。
C2 noun /ɛmˈpɪrɪˌsɪzəm/

empiricism

经验主义
Meaning
the theory that all knowledge is derived from sense-experience
Example
Empiricism argues that knowledge comes from experience and observation.
经验主义认为，知识来自经验和观察。
C2 verb /ɪnˈtriːt/

entreat

恳求
Meaning
To ask earnestly or beg someone to do something.
Example
She entreated him to stay a little longer.
她恳求他再待一会儿。
C2 adjective /ˌɛsəˈtɛrɪk/

esoteric

深奥的
Meaning
intended for or understood by only a small number of people with special knowledge
Example
The professor gave an esoteric lecture on ancient philosophy.
教授做了一场关于古代哲学的深奥讲座。
C2 noun /ˈɛpɪkjʊr/

epicure

美食家
Meaning
A person who enjoys fine food and drink, often with refined taste.
Example
As an epicure, she always sought out the finest restaurants in the city.
作为美食家，她总是寻找城市中最好的餐厅。
C2 adjective /ɪkˈstɛnsəbl/

extensible

可扩展的
Meaning
able to be extended; capable of expansion.
Example
The software is designed to be extensible with new features.
该软件设计为可以通过新功能扩展。
C2 adjective /juːˈfoʊniəs/

euphonious

悦耳的声音
Meaning
Pleasing to the ear; having a sweet sound.
Example
The poet's euphonious language made the verse a delight to read.
诗人的优美语言使这首诗成为一种阅读的享受。
C2 verb /ɪnˈθrɔːl/

enthral

吸引
Meaning
To captivate or hold someone’s full attention.
Example
The magician’s performance enthralled the audience.
魔术师的表演让观众着迷。
C2 noun /ˈɛmɪsɛri/

emissary

特使
Meaning
A person sent on a special mission, usually as a diplomatic representative.
Example
The king sent an emissary to negotiate peace.
国王派遣了一名特使去谈判和平。
C2 adjective /ˌɛkstrəˌdʒuːˈdɪʃəl/

extrajudicial

非司法的
Meaning
done outside the authority of the legal system or judicial process
Example
The activists condemned the extrajudicial killings.
活动家谴责了非司法的谋杀。
C2 verb /ˈɛnərˌveɪt/

enervate

使虚弱
Meaning
To weaken or drain someone of strength or vitality.
Example
The long hours of work enervated him.
长期的工作使他感到虚弱。
C2 verb /ɛmˈbɔs/

emboss

以凸起图案装饰
Meaning
to decorate a surface with a raised design or pattern
Example
The invitation card was embossed with golden letters.
邀请卡上压印着金色字母。
C2 noun /ɪɡˈzækʃən/

exaction

敲诈
Meaning
the act of demanding or obtaining something, especially unfairly
Example
The peasants suffered under the king's heavy exactions.
农民在国王的沉重敲诈下受苦。
C2 noun /ˈɛpɪɡræm/

epigram

警句
Meaning
A short, witty saying or poem that expresses an idea in a clever way.
Example
Oscar Wilde was famous for his sharp epigrams.
奥斯卡·王尔德因其犀利的警句而闻名。
C2 adjective /ɪkˈspɒzɪtəri/

expository

说明的
Meaning
intended to explain or describe something
Example
The teacher gave an expository lecture on the topic.
老师就这个话题进行了说明性的讲座。
C2 noun /ɪˈfluːviəm/

effluvium

难闻的气味
Meaning
an unpleasant or harmful odor, secretion, or discharge
Example
The effluvium from the factory spread across the neighborhood.
工厂的废气弥漫到整个社区。
C2 verb /ˌɛfəˈvɛs/

effervesce

起泡
Meaning
To give off bubbles of gas; to show excitement, liveliness, or enthusiasm.
Example
The soda began to effervesce as soon as it was opened.
汽水打开后开始起泡。
C2 verb /ˈɛmɪt/

emmet

蚂蚁
Meaning
an ant; a small insect
Example
The emmet carried food to its nest.
蚂蚁把食物带到了它的巢穴。
C2 adjective /ˈɛdɪfaɪɪŋ/

edifying

启发性的
Meaning
Providing moral or intellectual instruction or enlightenment.
Example
The documentary was both entertaining and edifying.
这部纪录片既娱乐又启发人心。
C2 verb /ɪnˈtwaɪn/

entwine

缠绕
Meaning
to twist or wind together; to become closely connected or involved
Example
The vines entwine around the old fence.
藤蔓绕过老围栏。
C2 verb /ɪnˈsaɪfər/

encipher

将消息转换为代码或密码
Meaning
to convert a message into code or cipher
Example
The agent enciphered the secret message before sending it.
特工在发送消息之前将其加密。
C2 verb /ɪnˈtræp/

entrap

Meaning
To catch or trick someone into a difficult situation.
Example
The police tried to entrap the criminal with false evidence.
C2 noun /ˈɛndaɪv/ or /ˈɑːndɪv/

endive

菊苣
Meaning
A leafy vegetable belonging to the chicory family, often used in salads.
Example
She added fresh endive to the salad for a slightly bitter flavor.
她将新鲜的菊苣加入沙拉中，增添了一丝微苦的味道。
C2 noun /ˌiː.mɛnˈdeɪ.ʃən/

emendation

修正
Meaning
a correction or improvement made to a text
Example
The article required several emendations before it was ready for print.
这篇文章在准备打印之前需要几次修正。
C2 noun /juː/

Ewe

母羊
Meaning
a female sheep
Example
The ewe gave birth to twin lambs.
母羊生下了双胞胎羔羊。
C2 noun /ɪˈlɪziəm/

elysium

极乐
Meaning
A place or state of perfect happiness; in Greek mythology, the afterlife paradise.
Example
For her, the garden was a personal elysium.
对她来说，花园是一个个人的极乐世界。
C2 verb /ˈekspərˌɡeɪt/

expurgate

删改
Meaning
To remove offensive or objectionable parts from a text or speech.
Example
The publisher decided to expurgate the novel before reprinting it.
出版社决定在再版前删改这部小说。
C2 verb /ˌɛvəˈnɛs/

evanesce

逐渐消失
Meaning
To disappear gradually; to fade away.
Example
The mist began to evanesce as the sun rose higher.
雾气在太阳升高时开始逐渐消失。
C2 adjective /ˈɛkstənt/

extant

现存
Meaning
Still in existence; surviving.
Example
Only a few manuscripts from the ancient library are extant.
只有几份古老图书馆的手稿仍然存在。
C2 verb /ɪnˈsnɛər/

ensnare

设圈套
Meaning
to catch or trap, often by trickery or deceit
Example
The hunter ensnared the rabbit with a net.
猎人用网困住了兔子。
C2 verb /ɛksˈhjuːm/

exhume

掘出
Meaning
to dig out something buried, especially a body from the ground
Example
The archaeologists decided to exhume the ancient remains.
考古学家决定挖掘古老的遗骸。
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。
C2 adjective /ˌɛf.ɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs/

efficacious

有效的
Meaning
Successful in producing a desired or intended result; effective.
Example
The vaccine proved highly efficacious in preventing infections.
疫苗在预防感染方面证明是非常有效的。
C2 noun /ˈɛpɪtɑːf/

epitaph

墓志铭
Meaning
A short text written on a tombstone in memory of the deceased.
Example
The gravestone bore an epitaph honoring the soldier’s bravery.
墓碑上刻有纪念这位士兵勇敢的墓志铭。
C2 noun /ɪˈluːʒən/

elusion

回避
Meaning
The act of escaping or avoiding something, especially by cleverness or trickery.
Example
His constant elusion of responsibility frustrated his colleagues.
他不断回避责任，让他的同事感到沮丧。
C2 adjective /ˈeksɪkrəbl/

execrable

可憎的
Meaning
Extremely bad or unpleasant.
Example
The movie was so execrable that many people left the theater early.
这部电影糟糕透顶，以至于许多人早早就离开了影院。
C2 verb /ɪˈfjuːz/

effuse

表达
Meaning
To pour out or express feelings freely and openly.
Example
She effused gratitude for the help she received.
她表达了对收到帮助的感激之情。
C2 adverb /ɪkˈstem.pɔːr/

Extempore

即兴的；即席的；未经准备的
Meaning
without preparation; spontaneously; improvised
Example
The speaker delivered an impressive extempore speech at the conference.
演讲者在会议上发表了一场令人印象深刻的即兴演讲。
C2 noun /ɪnˈtriːti/

entreaty

恳求
Meaning
An earnest or humble request or plea.
Example
She made an entreaty for peace during the heated argument.
她在激烈的争论中恳求和平。