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B1 noun /ˈempaɪər/

empire

帝国
Meaning
a group of countries or regions controlled by one ruler or government
Example
The Roman Empire lasted for centuries.
罗马帝国延续了几个世纪。
A2 adjective /ruːd/

Rude

粗鲁; 无礼; 不文明; 严厉
Meaning
impolite; discourteous; lacking civility; rough or harsh in manner
Example
It was rude of him to interrupt the meeting.
他打断会议的行为很粗鲁。
A2 noun /ˈoʊ.ʃən/

ocean

海洋
Meaning
A very large expanse of sea, especially the main areas of sea between continents.
Example
The ocean covers more than 70% of the Earth's surface.
海洋覆盖了地球表面超过70%。
B1 adjective /ˈvɪʒuəl/

visual

视觉的
Meaning
Relating to seeing or sight.
Example
The movie was praised for its stunning visual effects.
这部电影因其惊人的视觉效果而受到称赞。
B1 adjective /ænˈtiːk/

Antique

古董; 珍贵的;
Meaning
old and valuable; belonging to ancient times
Example
She collected antique furniture from the Victorian era.
她收集了维多利亚时代的古董家具。
B1 noun /əˈkædəmi/

academy

学院
Meaning
an institution of learning or training
Example
He enrolled in a military academy.
他报考了军事学院。
B2 verb /soʊk/

soak

浸泡
Meaning
to make something completely wet by immersing it in liquid
Example
She soaked the clothes in water before washing them.
她在洗衣前把衣服浸泡在水中。
B2 noun /prəˈvɪʒ.ən/

Provision

供给
Meaning
supplies of food and other necessary things; arrangement or preparation
Example
The government made provision for emergency supplies during the flood.
政府为洪水期间的紧急供应作出了安排。
B2 noun /ˈbæŋkrʌptsi/

bankruptcy

破产
Meaning
the state of being unable to pay debts owed, declared by a legal process
Example
The company declared bankruptcy after months of financial struggles.
公司在经历了几个月的财务困难后宣布破产。
B2 adjective ˈɪn.tɪ.ɡrəl

integral

必要的
Meaning
Necessary to make a complete whole; essential or fundamental.
Example
Exercise is an integral part of a healthy lifestyle.
锻炼是健康生活方式的重要组成部分。
B2 adverb /ˈneɪmli/

Namely

即; 特别是;
Meaning
that is to say; specifically; to be precise
Example
Three cities, namely Paris, London, and Rome, were visited.
三个城市,即巴黎、伦敦和罗马,被参观。
B2 noun /θɔːn/

Thorn

Meaning
a sharp pointed part of a plant; something that causes pain or annoyance
Example
Be careful of the thorns on the rose bush.
小心玫瑰丛中的刺。
C1 noun /mɒnˈtɑːʒ/

montage

蒙太奇
Meaning
A sequence of film editing or a composite image made by combining several separate pictures.
Example
The film opened with a montage of city life.
电影以城市生活的蒙太奇开场。
A1 adjective /ˈfrɛndli/

friendly

幸福
Meaning
Kind and pleasant; showing goodwill and affection.
Example
The shop owner is very friendly to new customers.
她收到奖项时无法掩饰自己的幸福。
B1 noun /ˈpɔːtrət/

portrait

肖像
Meaning
a painting, drawing, photograph, or engraving of a person, especially one showing the face
Example
The artist painted a beautiful portrait of his wife.
艺术家画了一幅他妻子的美丽肖像。
C2 noun /ˈpɔːrfəri/

porphyry

一种硬的火成岩
Meaning
A hard igneous rock containing crystals, often used for decorative or building purposes.
Example
The ancient Romans used porphyry to make columns and statues.
古罗马人使用波斐里石制作柱子和雕像。
A1 adjective /ˈbɔːrɪŋ/

boring

无聊
Meaning
not interesting or exciting; dull.
Example
The lecture was so boring that several students fell asleep.
这场讲座无聊到让几个学生都睡着了。
C2 noun /ˈəʊpəs/

opus

创作作品
Meaning
A creative work, especially a large and important piece of music or art.
Example
The composer considered the symphony his greatest opus.
作曲家认为交响曲是他最大的创作作品。
B1 noun /ˌnæʃəˈnæləti/

nationality

国籍
Meaning
The status of belonging to a particular nation, either by birth or naturalization.
Example
Her nationality is Canadian, though she was born in France.
她的国籍是加拿大的,尽管她出生在法国。
A2 adjective /ˈɔː.dɪ.nər.i/

Ordinary

普通的; 常见的; 不特别的
Meaning
normal; usual; not special
Example
It was just an ordinary day at the office.
那只不过是办公室里的普通一天。
C1 verb /ˌriːˈtʌtʃ/

retouch

修饰
Meaning
To improve or repair a picture, photograph, or image by making small changes.
Example
The photographer retouched the image to remove blemishes.
摄影师对图片进行了修饰以去除瑕疵。
C1 noun /ˈnɑv.ɪs/

Novice

新手
Meaning
a person new to or inexperienced in a field or situation; a beginner
Example
As a novice driver, she was very careful on the road.
作为一个新手司机,她在路上非常小心。
B2 adverb /əˈkɔːr.dɪŋ.li/

Accordingly

因此; 所以; 根据情况
Meaning
in a way that is appropriate to the particular circumstances; therefore; consequently
Example
The weather was bad, so the event was cancelled accordingly.
天气不好,所以活动因此被取消。
B1 phrase bɛst ˈɛf.ərt

best effort

最大努力
Meaning
The maximum amount of effort or energy that someone can give.
Example
He gave his best effort to complete the task on time.
他为了按时完成任务,付出了最大的努力。
C1 verb /ˈkæp.saɪz/

capsize

翻覆
Meaning
to overturn in the water
Example
The small fishing boat capsized during the storm.
小渔船在风暴中翻覆。
A1 adjective /ˈjeloʊ/

Yellow

黄色的; 胆小的
Meaning
having the color of the sun or gold; cowardly
Example
The yellow flowers bloomed in spring.
黄色的花在春天盛开。
C1 noun /ˈhɪr.seɪ/

Hearsay

谣言
Meaning
information received from other people that one cannot adequately substantiate; rumor
Example
The accusations were based on hearsay rather than concrete evidence or eyewitness testimony.
这些指控是基于谣言,而不是确凿的证据或目击者证词。
C2 adjective /ˈhaɪdrəs/

hydrous

含水
Meaning
Containing water, especially water of crystallization.
Example
The mineral is hydrous because it contains water molecules in its structure.
这种矿物是含水的,因为它的结构中包含水分子。
C2 adjective /ˈɡæŋ.ɡli/

gangly

高瘦且笨拙
Meaning
Tall, thin, and awkward in movement or appearance.
Example
The gangly teenager stumbled while trying to dance.
那个笨拙的青少年在跳舞时跌倒了。
C2 adjective /ʌpˈrɔːr.i.əs/

uproarious

极其滑稽
Meaning
Extremely funny or noisy; causing loud laughter or commotion.
Example
The comedian's jokes were absolutely uproarious.
喜剧演员的笑话绝对是极其滑稽的。
C2 noun /ˈbriːtʃɪz/

Breeckes

膝盖长度裤子
Meaning
knee-length trousers; short pants
Example
He wore riding breeches for the equestrian event.
他为马术比赛穿了膝盖长度裤子。
B2 noun /səˈspɛnʃən/

suspension

停赛
Meaning
The act of temporarily stopping something; also refers to a system in vehicles that absorbs shock.
Example
The player received a three-game suspension for misconduct.
该球员因不当行为被禁赛三场。
B2 adjective /ˈvɛriənt/

Variant

变体;不同版本
Meaning
differing in form, details, or in some other respect; alternative
Example
There are several variant spellings of this word.
这个词有几个变体。
C1 adjective /ˈræmʃækəl/

ramshackle

破旧
Meaning
poorly built or maintained; in a state of disrepair
Example
They lived in a ramshackle old house on the edge of town.
他们住在城市边缘的一座破旧老房子里。
C2 verb /kənˈdʒiːl/

congeal

凝固
Meaning
to become thick or solid, especially from cooling
Example
The soup began to congeal after being left on the table.
汤开始在桌子上放置后变稠。
B2 noun /oʊk/

oak

橡树
Meaning
a large tree that produces acorns and has strong, hard wood
Example
The old oak tree provided shade for the entire yard.
那棵老橡树为整个院子提供了阴凉。
C2 noun /ˈtælən/

talon

爪子
Meaning
A claw, especially one belonging to a bird of prey.
Example
The eagle gripped the fish with its sharp talons.
老鹰用它锋利的爪子抓住了那条鱼。
B2 verb /maʊnt/

mount

安装
Meaning
to climb up, rise, or fix something in place
Example
They plan to mount a camera on the wall.
他们计划在墙上安装一台摄像机。
B2 noun /ˈmʊzlɪm/

muslim

穆斯林
Meaning
a follower of Islam
Example
He is a devout Muslim.
他是一个虔诚的穆斯林。
B2 noun /ˈlʊkɪŋ ɡlæs/

Looking glass

镜子
Meaning
a mirror; a piece of glass that reflects images
Example
She looked at herself in the looking glass.
她在镜子里看着自己。
C1 adjective /nɪˈɡoʊ.ʃi.ə.bəl/

negotiable

可商议的
Meaning
Open to discussion or modification; capable of being bargained for.
Example
The salary offered is negotiable.
提供的薪水是可商议的。
C1 adjective /ˌmɒnəˈlɪθɪk/

monolithic

单片的
Meaning
Massive, uniform, and indivisible; resembling a large single stone or structure.
Example
The company maintained a monolithic structure resistant to change.
公司保持了一个抗变的单片结构。
A2 noun /ˈmiːtɪŋ/

meeting

会议
Meaning
A gathering of people for discussion or decision-making.
Example
The board had a meeting to finalize the budget.
董事会举行了会议来完成预算。
C1 noun /kənˈfɔːrmɪst/

conformist

盲从者
Meaning
A person who uncritically conforms to established practices or standards.
Example
She was labeled a conformist for always following the crowd.
她因为总是跟随人群而被贴上了盲从者的标签。
C1 noun /ˈtruː.ənt/

Truant

逃学的学生; 逃避责任的人
Meaning
a student who stays away from school without permission; a person who shirks duty
Example
The principal called the parents when their child was caught playing truant.
校长打电话给家长,当他们的孩子被抓到逃学时。
C1 adjective /ˌsɛrənˈdɪpɪtəs/

serendipitous

幸运的偶然
Meaning
Occurring or discovered by chance in a happy or beneficial way.
Example
Their meeting at the café was purely serendipitous.
他们在咖啡馆的相遇完全是幸运的偶然。
A2 verb /ˈædɪd/

added

添加
Meaning
to join something to something else to increase its size, number, or amount
Example
She added sugar to her coffee.
她在咖啡里加了糖。
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊʃəbəl/

Sociable

社交的; 友好的; 外向的
Meaning
friendly and enjoys being with other people; outgoing
Example
She is very sociable and makes friends easily.
她很社交,容易交到朋友。
C1 noun /rɪˈbʌtəl/

rebuttal

反驳
Meaning
a statement or argument made to oppose or disprove another
Example
Her rebuttal was clear and convincing.
她的反驳清晰而有说服力。
B2 noun ˈlæbrətɔːriz

laboratories

实验室
Meaning
A room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching, or for the manufacture of drugs or chemicals.
Example
Advanced laboratories enabled groundbreaking discoveries.
先进的实验室促进了突破性的发现。
C1 noun /klaʊt/

clout

影响力
Meaning
influence or power, especially in politics or business
Example
The businessman has a lot of political clout.
这位商人有很大的政治影响力。
C1 noun /krəˈnɒlədʒi/

chronology

Meaning
The arrangement of events or dates in the order of their occurrence.
Example
The chronology of the dynasty was carefully studied by historians.
B2 noun /ˈæktɪvɪst/

activist

活动家
Meaning
A person who works to bring about social or political change.
Example
The activist organized a protest against pollution.
活动家组织了针对污染的抗议活动。
C2 adjective /ˌsɛm.iˈkɒn.ʃəs/

semiconscious

半意识的
Meaning
Only partly conscious; not fully aware of surroundings.
Example
He was semiconscious after the accident and could barely respond.
他在事故后半意识清醒,几乎无法回应。
B2 adjective /ˈplen.tɪ.fəl/

Plentiful

丰盛的; 大量的
Meaning
abundant; existing in large quantity
Example
The harvest was plentiful this year due to good weather.
今年由于良好的天气,收成非常丰盛。
C2 noun /sʌbˈɔːl.tən/

subaltern

处于下级职位的人;在军队中,初级军官
Meaning
A person holding a subordinate position; in the military, a junior officer.
Example
The subaltern was responsible for leading a small platoon of soldiers.
下级军官负责指挥一个小型士兵排。
B2 noun /kəˈroʊnə/

corona

一种类似于冠状的结构;也指太阳的外层大气
Meaning
a crown or crown-like structure; also refers to the outer atmosphere of the sun
Example
The sun's corona was visible during the total solar eclipse.
太阳的日冕在一次全日蚀时可见。
A2 noun /klʌb/

club

俱乐部
Meaning
an organization of people with a common interest; also a place for social gatherings or entertainment
Example
He joined the local tennis club to meet new people.
他加入了当地的网球俱乐部,以结识新朋友。
B2 noun, verb /ˈpɛdəl/

pedal

脚操作的杠杆
Meaning
A foot-operated lever for powering or controlling a mechanism, especially on a bicycle.
Example
He pressed down hard on the bicycle pedal.
他用力踩下了自行车的踏板。
C1 adjective /ˈvɛrɪtəbl/

veritable

真实的
Meaning
used to emphasize that something is genuine or true
Example
The house was a veritable palace compared to ours.
这座房子与我们的相比,简直是座真正的宫殿。
B2 noun /trænˈzækʃən/

transaction

交易
Meaning
an instance of buying or selling something; a business deal or exchange
Example
Every online transaction is recorded for security purposes.
每一笔在线交易都会为了安全目的而被记录。
A2 noun /ˈpoʊɪm/

poem

诗歌
Meaning
a piece of writing that expresses ideas, feelings, or tells a story in a distinct form, often using rhyme or meter
Example
She wrote a beautiful poem for her mother.
她为她的母亲写了一首美丽的诗歌。
B2 adjective aɪˈkɒnɪk

iconic

标志性的
Meaning
Very famous or popular, especially being considered to represent particular opinions or a particular time.
Example
The line "It was the best of times..." is iconic.
那句 "这是最美好的时光..." 是标志性的。
B1 noun /ˈsɛkʃən/

section

部分
Meaning
a distinct part or subdivision of something larger
Example
This section of the report needs further review.
报告的这一部分需要进一步审查。
C1 verb /ˈdʒɒsl/

jostle

推挤
Meaning
to push, elbow, or bump against someone roughly, typically in a crowd
Example
The fans jostled each other to get closer to the stage.
粉丝们推搡着彼此,以便靠近舞台。
B2 noun /ˈmɑːrdʒɪn/

Margin

边缘; 边际
Meaning
The edge or border of something; an amount allowed beyond what is needed
Example
Please write your notes in the margin of the page.
请在页面的边缘写下你的笔记。
C1 adjective /ˈvɛnəˌreɪtɪd/

venerated

受人尊敬的
Meaning
respected and admired deeply
Example
The venerated professor was honored with an award.
这位受人尊敬的教授获得了奖项。
C2 verb /ˈhɛnˌpɛk/

henpeck

Meaning
To continually criticize, nag, or dominate (especially a husband).
Example
He felt henpecked by his overly controlling wife.
B2 verb /spɪn/

spin

旋转
Meaning
To turn around quickly or cause something to rotate
Example
The dancer began to spin gracefully on the stage.
舞者开始在舞台上优雅地旋转。
B2 noun /ɪnˈkwaɪəri/ or /ˈɪnkwəri/

inquiry

调查 / 查询
Meaning
An act of asking for information; an investigation into something.
Example
The committee launched an inquiry into the financial irregularities.
委员会启动了对金融不规范行为的调查。
B2 adjective /ˌɪnkəmˈpliːt/

incomplete

不完整
Meaning
Not finished, lacking some parts or not whole.
Example
Her report was incomplete and needed further details.
她的报告不完整,需要更多细节。
C2 adjective /ˈstɒlɪd/

stolid

冷静的,沉默的
Meaning
Calm, dependable, and showing little emotion or animation.
Example
Despite the chaos around him, he remained stolid and composed.
尽管周围混乱,他依然冷静沉着。
B2 verb /priːtʃ/

preach

宣讲
Meaning
to deliver a religious or moral talk, often in a church setting
Example
The pastor preached about forgiveness and kindness.
牧师宣讲了宽恕与善良。
C2 verb /əˈvʌls/

avulse

撕裂
Meaning
to tear away or separate forcibly, especially in medical or geological contexts
Example
The surgeon had to avulse the damaged tissue during the operation.
外科医生在手术中必须把受损的组织撕裂。
A2 adjective /ʌnˈtaɪdi/

Untidy

凌乱的; 无序的;
Meaning
not neat or orderly; messy and disorganized
Example
Her untidy room was filled with clothes scattered everywhere.
她凌乱的房间充满了四处散落的衣服。
B1 adjective /strɪkt/

Strict

严格;要求严格遵守规则
Meaning
demanding exact conformity to rules; severe; rigorous
Example
The teacher is very strict about homework deadlines.
老师对作业截止日期非常严格。
C2 adjective /dɪsˈkɒnsələt/

disconsolate

无法安慰的
Meaning
very unhappy and unable to be comforted
Example
She was disconsolate after hearing the bad news.
听到坏消息后,她感到无法安慰。
C1 verb /əbˈstrʌkt/

obstruct

阻碍
Meaning
to block or hinder progress; to prevent or impede movement
Example
The fallen tree obstructed the road for several hours.
倒下的树挡住了路几个小时。
C2 adjective /rɪˈfɛrəbəl/

referable

可参考的
Meaning
able to be related or directed to something
Example
The issue is referable to the new policy changes.
这个问题可以参考新的政策变化。
C1 verb /trænˈspaɪər/

transpire

发生
Meaning
to occur, happen, or become known
Example
It transpired that he had lied about his age.
结果发现他对自己的年龄撒了谎。
A1 adverb /ˈɔːfən/

often

经常
Meaning
frequently, many times
Example
I often visit my grandparents on weekends.
我经常在周末拜访我的祖父母。
B1 verb /træk/

track

追踪
Meaning
To follow or trace the course or progress of something.
Example
Someone can easily track your location on social media.
有人可以轻松地在社交媒体上追踪你的定位。
B2 adjective /ˈneɪvəl/

naval

海军的
Meaning
relating to a country's navy or military ships
Example
The country invested heavily in naval defense.
该国在海军防御方面进行了大量投资。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈskɪld/

Unskilled

无技能的; 无技术的工人
Meaning
lacking technical training or ability; not requiring special skills
Example
Many unskilled workers are looking for training opportunities.
许多没有技能的工人正在寻找培训机会。
A2 noun /ˈʃaʊər/

shower

Meaning
a brief fall of rain or snow or a device for taking a bath or washing oneself
Example
After the workout, I took a quick shower to refresh myself.
B2 noun /rɪˌlaɪəˈbɪləti/

reliability

可靠性
Meaning
the quality of being trustworthy or performing consistently well
Example
Customers value the reliability of our service.
客户重视我们服务的可靠性。
A1 adverb /əˈɡoʊ/

ago

以前
Meaning
Used to indicate how long before the present something happened.
Example
I met her two years ago.
我在两年前见过她。
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。
B2 adjective /ˌʌnˈnoʊ.tɪst/

Unnoticed

未被注意到; 被忽视
Meaning
not seen or observed; ignored
Example
His hard work went unnoticed by his manager.
他的辛勤工作没有被经理注意到。
C1 noun/verb /dɛnt/

dent

凹痕
Meaning
a small hollow mark on the surface of something; to make a small hollow mark
Example
The accident left a dent in the car door.
事故在车门上留下了一个凹痕。
B1 adjective /ˈfɒɡi/

foggy

有雾的
Meaning
Full of or covered with fog; unclear or hazy.
Example
The mountain road was dangerous on the foggy morning.
山区的道路在这个雾蒙蒙的早晨非常危险。
C1 noun/verb /reɪn/

rein

Meaning
A strap used to control a horse; to control or guide something.
Example
The rider pulled the rein to stop the horse.
A1 noun /wɒnt/

Want

缺乏; 需求
Meaning
lack or shortage of something; poverty or need
Example
There is a want of fresh water in the drought-affected areas.
在干旱影响的地区,缺乏淡水。
B2 noun /məˌnɪp.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/

manipulation

操控
Meaning
The action of manipulating someone or something in a skillful manner; handling or controlling in a subtle, unfair, or unscrupulous way.
Example
Media manipulation influences public opinion.
媒体操控影响公共舆论。
C2 adjective /ˈtɔɪl.səm/

toilsome

辛苦的
Meaning
Involving hard or exhausting work; laborious.
Example
The workers had a toilsome day in the hot sun.
工人在炎热的阳光下度过了辛苦的一天。
B2 adjective /ˈruː.mi/

Roomy

宽敞的; 有很多空间的
Meaning
spacious; having a lot of room
Example
The apartment is very roomy with spacious bedrooms.
公寓非常宽敞,拥有宽大的卧室。
A1 verb /stɒp/

stop

停止
Meaning
to cease moving or operating; to halt; to prevent
Example
Please stop talking during the movie.
请在电影期间停止说话。
C1 noun /ˈdeɪˌbreɪk/

daybreak

黎明
Meaning
The time in the morning when daylight first appears; dawn.
Example
They set out on their journey at daybreak.
他们在黎明时分开始了他们的旅程。
C2 verb /ˌfɔːrˈrʌn/

forerun

预示
Meaning
To go before; to precede in time, place, or action.
Example
Dark clouds often forerun a storm.
乌云常常预示着暴风雨。
B2 adjective /ˌrez.ɪˈden.ʃəl/

residential

住宅
Meaning
Designed for people to live in.
Example
The institution was fully residential.
该机构是完全住宅性质的。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈlɛdʒəbl/

legible

可读的
Meaning
clear enough to read
Example
Her handwriting was barely legible.
她的手写字几乎不可读。
B2 noun ɪˈroʊʒən

erosion

侵蚀
Meaning
The gradual destruction or diminishing of something.
Example
Power struggles often lead to the erosion of humanity.
权力斗争往往导致人类的侵蚀。
B2 verb /ˈkɑːmpənseɪt/

compensate

赔偿
Meaning
to give something to make up for loss or damage; to counterbalance
Example
The company will compensate employees for overtime work.
公司将为加班支付赔偿。
C2 noun /ˈræp.aɪn/

rapine

掠夺
Meaning
the violent seizure of someone's property
Example
The war was marked by rapine and destruction.
这场战争以掠夺和破坏为标志。
C2 verb /ɪnˈtɜːrpəˌleɪt/

interpolate

插入
Meaning
To insert something, often words, into a text or conversation; to estimate values between known data points.
Example
The editor interpolated a missing paragraph into the manuscript.
编辑在手稿中插入了一个缺失的段落。
C1 adjective + noun ˈfeɪvərəbəl klaɪˈmætɪk kənˈdɪʃənz

favorable climatic conditions

有利的气候条件
Meaning
Weather conditions that are suitable and beneficial for growth or development
Example
Winter offers favorable climatic conditions for farming.
冬天为农业提供有利的气候条件。
C2 noun /ræŋˈɡuːn ˈkriːpər/

Rangoon creeper

缅甸爬山虎
Meaning
A climbing vine with fragrant flowers that change color from white to pink to red
Example
The Rangoon creeper covered the entire fence with its sweet-smelling flowers.
缅甸爬山虎用它甜美的花朵覆盖了整个篱笆。
C2 adjective /ɪˈlɪʒən/

elysian

天堂的
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of paradise; delightful and heavenly.
Example
They spent an elysian week on the quiet island.
他们在宁静的岛屿上度过了一个天堂般的星期。
A2 noun /ˈsteɪʃən/

station

Meaning
a place where a particular service is provided, especially for transportation
Example
We arrived at the station just in time for the train.
C1 noun /ˌkɒnvəˈlɛsns/

convalescence

康复期
Meaning
the period of time spent recovering from an illness or medical treatment
Example
His convalescence lasted for almost two months after the accident.
事故后的康复期持续了近两个月。
B2 noun /ˈfriːˌlænsər/

freelancer

自由职业者
Meaning
A person who works independently without being permanently employed by one organization.
Example
She works as a freelancer designing websites for different clients.
她作为自由职业者为不同的客户设计网站。
C1 noun /ˈkæviˌæt/

caveat

警告
Meaning
a warning or condition to be considered before taking action
Example
The proposal was accepted with one caveat.
该提案在附带警告的情况下被接受。
C1 verb /ˈskwɒbəl/

squabble

为琐事争吵
Meaning
To argue noisily over something small or unimportant.
Example
The children squabbled over the last piece of cake.
孩子们争论最后一块蛋糕。
C1 noun /ˌæntɪˈsiːdənts/

antecedents

前事
Meaning
previous events, conditions, or people that influence or serve as a basis for something that follows
Example
The lawyer examined the criminal antecedents of the suspect.
律师检查了嫌疑人的犯罪前事。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈstrʌktɪv/

instructive

有教育意义的
Meaning
useful and informative; providing knowledge or instruction
Example
The lecture was highly instructive and engaging.
这场讲座非常有教育意义且引人入胜。
C2 noun /ˈsɪnəd/

synod

主教会议
Meaning
An assembly of the clergy in a Christian church convened to decide on issues of doctrine or administration.
Example
The synod gathered to discuss reforms in the church.
主教会议聚集在一起讨论教会的改革。
C1 adjective /ˌkɒnvəˈlɛsnt/

convalescent

恢复中的,正在从疾病或治疗中恢复
Meaning
recovering from an illness or medical treatment
Example
The hospital has a special ward for convalescent patients.
医院有一个特别的病房,供恢复中的病人使用。
C2 verb /prɪmp/

primp

幸福
Meaning
To spend time making minor adjustments to one's appearance.
Example
She primped in front of the mirror before the party.
她在收到奖项时无法掩饰自己的幸福。
C2 adjective /ˌoʊdəˈrɪfərəs/

odoriferous

芬芳的
Meaning
having or giving off a smell, especially a strong or pleasant one
Example
The garden was filled with odoriferous flowers.
花园里充满了芬芳的花朵。
C2 verb /ɪɡˈzɪləreɪt/

exhilarate

激动
Meaning
To make someone feel very happy, animated, or excited.
Example
The mountain view exhilarated the travelers.
山脉的景色让旅行者兴奋。