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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 verb /daʊz/

dowse

使用占卜棒寻找地下水或矿物; 也指用液体浸湿或扑灭。
Meaning
To search for underground water or minerals using a divining rod; also to drench or extinguish with liquid.
Example
The farmer tried to dowse for water in the dry field.
农民试图在干旱的田地中寻找水源。
C2 noun /ˌpɒl.iˈsɪl.ə.bəl/

polysyllable

多音节词
Meaning
a word with more than one syllable
Example
The word 'elephant' is a polysyllable because it has three syllables.
‘大象’是一个多音节词，因为它有三个音节。
C2 verb /ɪsˈtʃuː/

eschew

避开
Meaning
to deliberately avoid or abstain from something
Example
She chose to eschew junk food for a healthier diet.
她选择避开垃圾食品，选择更健康的饮食。
C2 verb /ˈsnʌfəl/

snuffle

鼻子发出声音地呼吸
Meaning
to breathe noisily through the nose, often because of crying or a cold
Example
The child began to snuffle after crying for a long time.
孩子在哭了很久之后开始嗅鼻。
C2 noun /ˈsteɪtkraft/

statecraft

治国艺术
Meaning
The art of governing and managing state affairs effectively.
Example
The leader was praised for his exceptional statecraft in handling international relations.
领导因其在处理国际关系方面的卓越治国艺术而受到赞扬。
C2 verb /ˈtɪtəleɪt/

titillate

挑逗
Meaning
To excite or amuse, especially in a slightly sexual or playful way.
Example
The comedian's jokes titillated the audience.
喜剧演员的笑话挑逗了观众。
C2 noun /ˈdændi/

dandy

过度注重外貌和衣着的男人
Meaning
a man who gives too much attention to his appearance and clothes
Example
The young dandy spent hours grooming himself before the party.
年轻的丹迪在聚会前花了几个小时打理自己。
C2 adjective /ˈæstrəl/

astral

Meaning
Relating to the stars or to spiritual, non-physical realms.
Example
Some believe in astral projection, the ability to leave the body and travel spiritually.
C2 noun /ˌfɪziˈɒnəmi/

physiognomy

面部特征分析
Meaning
the study of facial features to judge character or personality
Example
He believed in physiognomy and tried to read people's personalities from their faces.
他相信面相学，并试图通过人的面部来解读他们的个性。
C2 noun /ˈɪn.dɪ.dʒəns/

indigence

贫困
Meaning
a state of extreme poverty or destitution
Example
The charity was founded to help people living in indigence.
这个慈善组织成立是为了帮助生活在贫困中的人们。
C2 noun /ˈeɪ.pi.ə.rɪst/

apiarist

养蜂人
Meaning
a person who keeps and tends bees for honey production
Example
The apiarist collected fresh honey from the hives.
养蜂人从蜂巢中收集了新鲜的蜂蜜。
C2 verb /ˈdɔːd(ə)l/

dawdle

拖延
Meaning
to waste time by being slow or idle
Example
Stop dawdling and finish your homework.
停止拖延，完成你的作业。
C2 adjective /sʌbˈdʒeɪsənt/

subjacent

下层的
Meaning
lying immediately beneath; underlying
Example
The geological survey revealed subjacent layers of rock.
地质调查揭示了下层的岩层。
C2 noun (plural) /əˈspɜːr.ʒənz/

aspersions

诽谤
Meaning
Critical or slanderous remarks; multiple attacks on reputation.
Example
The politician rejected the aspersions cast against him.
政治家拒绝了针对他的诽谤。
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 /kəˈlɒsəs/

colossus

巨人
Meaning
A person or thing of enormous size, importance, or ability.
Example
Einstein was a colossus in the world of science.
爱因斯坦是科学界的巨人。
C2 verb /pərˈtɪkjələrˌaɪz/

particularize

具体说明
Meaning
to mention or describe something in detail
Example
The witness was asked to particularize the events of that night.
证人被要求详细叙述那个夜晚的事件。
C2 adjective /ˌhɜːrkjʊˈliːən/

herculean

极其困难
Meaning
Requiring great strength or effort; very difficult to perform.
Example
It was a herculean task to rebuild the city after the disaster.
灾难后重建城市是一项极其困难的任务。
C2 noun /ˈzel.ət/

zealot

狂热分子
Meaning
A person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their ideals.
Example
He was considered a zealot for his strict political views.
由于他严格的政治观点，他被视为狂热分子。
C2 verb /bɪˈkɑːm/

becalm

平静
Meaning
to make calm or still; to deprive a sailing vessel of wind
Example
The captain tried to becalm the anxious crew.
船长试图安抚焦虑的船员。
C2 adjective, noun /ˈɡreɪtɪŋ/

grating

刺耳的声音 / 金属栅栏
Meaning
Harsh and unpleasant to the senses, especially sound; a framework of bars covering an opening.
Example
The teacher's grating voice made it hard to concentrate.
老师刺耳的声音让集中注意力变得困难。
C2 noun /ɡaɪl/

guile

狡猾
Meaning
Cleverness or cunning used to achieve a goal, often in a deceptive way
Example
He used guile to win the negotiation.
他用狡猾的手段赢得了谈判。
C2 adjective /ˈruːnɪk/

runic

与符文相关
Meaning
relating to or consisting of runes; mysterious or magical
Example
The old stone had strange runic carvings on it.
这块古老的石头上有奇怪的符文雕刻。
C2 noun /ˈhɔːtɪnəs/

haughtiness

傲慢
Meaning
The appearance or quality of being arrogantly superior and disdainful.
Example
His haughtiness made him unpopular among his peers.
他的傲慢使他在同事中不受欢迎。
C2 noun /ˈdʒʌɡləri/

jugglery

杂技
Meaning
The performance of tricks and illusions, especially by sleight of hand.
Example
The magician's jugglery amazed the audience.
魔术师的杂技让观众惊讶不已。
C2 noun /ˈbɪɡ.ə.mi/

bigamy

重婚
Meaning
The act of marrying one person while still legally married to another.
Example
He was charged with bigamy after his second marriage was discovered.
在他第二次婚姻被发现后，他因重婚被指控。
C2 noun /bɪˈnɪɡnɪti/

Benignity

仁慈；温柔；仁爱或优雅的品质
Meaning
kindness; gentleness; the quality of being benign or gracious
Example
Her benignity towards all people made her beloved by everyone.
她对所有人的仁慈使她受到所有人的喜爱。
C2 adjective /ˌhæɡ.i.əˈɡræf.ɪk/

hagiographic

过度恭维的
Meaning
Excessively flattering or idealized, often in a biography or portrayal of someone.
Example
The documentary was criticized for its hagiographic portrayal of the leader.
这部纪录片因其对领导者的过度恭维描写而受到批评。
C2 noun /ˈkʌvi/

covey

一小群鸟
Meaning
a small group of birds, especially partridges or quails
Example
A covey of quails flew across the field.
一群鹌鹑飞过了田野。
C2 noun /draɪ ˈmæŋgoʊ ˈpaʊdər/

Dry Mango Powder

阿姆楚尔
Meaning
a tangy powder made from dried raw mangoes, used as a spice in Indian cuisine
Example
The chef sprinkled dry mango powder over the chaat for extra tanginess.
厨师将干芒果粉撒在印度小吃上以增加酸味。
C2 noun /ˈsɔː.dər/

Sawder

奉承; 奉承的话
Meaning
flattering or wheedling talk; soft soap
Example
His sawder couldn't convince anyone of his sincerity.
他的奉承无法说服任何人相信他的真诚。
C2 adjective /ˈwɪt.ləs/

Witless

愚蠢的; 无知的; 没有智慧的
Meaning
lacking intelligence or wisdom; foolish
Example
His witless remarks during the meeting embarrassed everyone present.
他在会议中的愚蠢言论让所有在场的人都感到尴尬。
C2 verb /ˈbraʊˌbiːt/

browbeat

威胁 / 强迫
Meaning
To intimidate or bully someone into doing something
Example
The lawyer tried to browbeat the witness.
律师试图威胁证人。
C2 noun /ˈsɜːrtɪˌtjuːd/

certitude

确定性
Meaning
Absolute certainty or conviction about something.
Example
She spoke with certitude about the outcome of the case.
她以确定的语气谈论案件的结果。
C2 noun /ˈmɜːkinəs/

murkiness

浑浊
Meaning
The quality of being dark, gloomy, or unclear.
Example
The murkiness of the water made it hard to see the fish.
水的浑浊使得很难看到鱼。
C2 adjective /ˌbiːəˈtɪfɪk/

beatific

极乐的
Meaning
blissfully happy or showing great joy
Example
She had a beatific smile after hearing the good news.
她在听到好消息后露出了极乐的微笑。
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 /ˈɪmprɛɡneɪt/

impregnate

使怀孕 / 浸透
Meaning
To make pregnant; to fill or saturate with something.
Example
The scientist used a method to impregnate the material with resin.
科学家使用一种方法将材料用树脂进行浸透。
C2 noun /ˈkɪŋɡlɪŋ/

kingling

小国王
Meaning
A minor or petty king; a ruler of small importance.
Example
The kingling demanded respect from his people despite his small realm.
那个小国王尽管有一个小王国，但他要求人民尊敬他。
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 /luːˈsɪd.ə.ti/

lucidity

清晰
Meaning
Clarity of thought or style; the quality of being easily understood.
Example
His explanation had great lucidity, making it easy to understand.
他的解释非常清晰，使得理解变得容易。
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈdɛsənt/

iridescent

彩虹色
Meaning
showing luminous colors that seem to change when seen from different angles
Example
She wore an iridescent dress that sparkled in the light.
她穿了一件在光线下闪闪发光的彩虹色裙子。
C2 noun /ˈbrɪk ə ˌbræk/

bric-a-brac

小装饰品
Meaning
Small decorative objects or ornaments, often of little value.
Example
The shelves were filled with old bric-a-brac from her travels.
架子上堆满了她旅行时带回来的旧装饰品。
C2 noun /əˈpɒθəˌkɛri/

apothecary

药剂师
Meaning
A historical term for a person who prepared and sold medicines and drugs.
Example
The village apothecary provided remedies for many common illnesses.
村里的药剂师为许多常见的疾病提供了治疗。
C2 verb /ˈɪmprɪkeɪt/

imprecate

诅咒
Meaning
To utter a curse or invoke evil upon someone.
Example
The old woman imprecated her enemies with dark words.
老女人用黑暗的词语诅咒她的敌人。
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 /ˈbɛnɪfɪs/

benefice

教会职务
Meaning
a permanent church appointment for which property and income are provided
Example
The bishop appointed him to a wealthy benefice.
主教任命他为一个富有的教会职务。
C2 noun /ˈsaɪz.mə.ɡræf/

seismograph

地震仪
Meaning
An instrument that measures and records details of earthquakes, such as force and duration.
Example
The seismograph detected a strong tremor in the area.
地震仪检测到该地区的强烈震动。
C2 noun/verb /ɡraʊs/

grouse

抱怨 / 一种鸟
Meaning
A type of bird; or to complain or grumble persistently.
Example
He always grouses about the long hours at work.
他总是抱怨工作时长。
C2 adjective /ˈfɒksi/

foxy

狡猾
Meaning
Clever, cunning, or attractive.
Example
He came up with a foxy plan to win the game.
他想出了一个狡猾的计划来赢得比赛。
C2 noun /ˈprɒsədi/

prosody

韵律学
Meaning
The patterns of rhythm and sound used in poetry and speech.
Example
The professor explained how prosody affects the mood of a poem.
教授解释了韵律学如何影响诗歌的情绪。
C2 noun /ˈpɛrɪstaɪl/

peristyle

由柱子环绕的走廊
Meaning
A continuous porch formed by a row of columns surrounding the perimeter of a building or courtyard.
Example
The Roman villa featured a beautiful peristyle garden.
罗马别墅里有一个美丽的圆柱廊花园。
C2 noun /rɛtʃ/

wretch

不幸的人
Meaning
an unfortunate or miserable person; a despicable or contemptible person
Example
The poor wretch was left out in the cold with no shelter.
那个不幸的人被遗弃在寒冷中，没有避难所。
C2 noun /əˈfreɪ/

affray

公开斗殴
Meaning
A public fight or noisy disturbance that causes alarm.
Example
The police were called to break up an affray outside the stadium.
警方被叫去制止体育场外的一场打斗。
C2 adjective /ˈɪnˌbrɛd/

inbred

天生的
Meaning
existing naturally in a person or animal; also related to reproduction within a limited community
Example
He has an inbred sense of loyalty.
他有天生的忠诚感。
C2 noun /ˌæprəˈbeɪʃən/

approbation

批准 / 赞扬
Meaning
approval or praise
Example
The plan won the approbation of the board members.
这个计划赢得了董事会成员的批准。
C2 adjective /ˈpliːnəri/

plenary

全体的
Meaning
complete in every way; fully attended or absolute
Example
The committee held a plenary session to discuss all matters of importance.
委员会召开了一个全体会议，讨论所有重要事项。
C2 noun /ˈɔːldərmənʃɪp/

aldermanship

市议员职位
Meaning
The office, position, or dignity of an alderman.
Example
He was honored with aldermanship after years of service.
他在多年服务后，因市议员职位而获奖。
C2 adjective /ˈmɛtrɪkəl/

metrical

韵律的
Meaning
Relating to or composed in a regular rhythmic pattern of beats or meter, especially in poetry.
Example
The poet carefully followed metrical rules in his verses.
诗人在他的诗句中小心地遵循了韵律规则。
C2 noun /ˌænəlˈdʒiːziə/

analgesia

镇痛
Meaning
The inability to feel pain while still conscious.
Example
The doctor induced analgesia before performing the procedure.
医生在进行手术前诱导了镇痛。
C2 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈmænd/

countermand

撤销命令
Meaning
to revoke or cancel an order or command
Example
The general countermanded the previous orders immediately.
将军立即取消了先前的命令。
C2 verb /ˈsnɪvəl/

snivel

以软弱或令人讨厌的方式哭泣或抱怨
Meaning
to cry or complain in a weak or annoying way
Example
He began to snivel when he didn’t get his way.
当他没得到他想要的东西时，他开始哭泣。
C2 noun /kənˈtɔːrʃənz/

contortions

扭曲的复数形式; 多个弯曲或扭曲的形状
Meaning
plural form of contortion; multiple twisted or bent shapes
Example
The magician's contortions left the crowd in awe.
魔术师的扭曲让观众惊叹不已。
C2 noun /ˈsælvər/

salver

银托盘
Meaning
A tray, typically made of silver, used for serving food or drinks.
Example
The butler brought in the tea on a silver salver.
管家将茶水放在银托盘上端来。
C2 verb /bɪˈfɪt/

befit

适合
Meaning
to be suitable for; to be appropriate to
Example
Formal attire befits the seriousness of the occasion.
正式的服装适合这个场合的严肃性。
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 noun /flæks/

flax

亚麻
Meaning
a plant whose fibers are used to make linen and whose seeds are edible
Example
Flax is often used in making linen fabrics.
亚麻常用于制作亚麻织物。
C2 adjective /fjuːˈnɪəriəl/

funereal

葬礼的
Meaning
having the mournful, somber character of a funeral
Example
The room was filled with a funereal silence after the announcement.
宣布后，房间里充满了葬礼般的沉默。
C2 noun /ˈkætɪtʃuː/

Catechu

凯特楚
Meaning
an extract from a tropical Asian plant, used in tanning and dyeing
Example
Catechu extract is commonly used in traditional medicine.
凯特楚提取物通常用于传统医学中。
C2 adjective /ˈpaɪbɔːld/

piebald

双色斑点
Meaning
having irregular patches of two colors, especially black and white
Example
The farmer owns a piebald horse with black and white spots.
农夫有一匹带有黑白斑点的双色马。
C2 verb /ˈæbrəɡeɪt/

abrogate

废除
Meaning
To formally repeal, cancel, or abolish a law, agreement, or custom.
Example
The government decided to abrogate the outdated treaty.
政府决定废除过时的条约。
C2 noun /moʊˈtɪləti/

motility

运动性
Meaning
The ability of an organism or cell to move independently.
Example
The motility of sperm is crucial for successful fertilization.
精子活动性对成功受精至关重要。
C2 adjective /pjuːˈtrɛsənt/

putrescent

腐烂的
Meaning
undergoing the process of decay; rotting
Example
The putrescent odor made everyone leave the room.
腐烂的气味让所有人都离开了房间。
C2 noun /ˈslʌɡərd/

sluggard

懒汉
Meaning
A lazy, sluggish person.
Example
The sluggard refused to get out of bed even at noon.
懒汉拒绝在中午起床。
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 /trænsˈfɪɡjʊər/

transfigure

转变
Meaning
To transform the outward appearance or form, often in a way that elevates or glorifies.
Example
The artist managed to transfigure simple clay into a beautiful sculpture.
艺术家成功地将简单的粘土转变成美丽的雕塑。
C2 adjective /ˈvæpɪd/

vapid

乏味的
Meaning
lacking liveliness, flavor, or interest; dull and uninspired
Example
The lecture was so vapid that half the audience fell asleep.
讲座如此乏味，以至于一半的听众都睡着了。
C2 noun /ˈæpəˌsteɪt/

apostate

叛教者
Meaning
A person who renounces a religious or political belief or principle.
Example
He was labeled an apostate after abandoning the faith of his community.
他在放弃自己社群的信仰后，被贴上了叛教者的标签。
C2 verb /ˈɡlaʊ.ər/

glower

愤怒地看
Meaning
To look at someone with an angry or sullen expression.
Example
He glowered at his rival across the room.
他愤怒地看着他在房间对面的对手。
C2 adjective /ˌɑːrbəˈrɛsənt/

arborescent

树状的
Meaning
having the appearance or characteristics of a tree; tree-like
Example
The coral had an arborescent form that resembled a miniature forest.
珊瑚有一种树状的形态，看起来像一个小型森林。
C2 noun /sɒp/

sop

Meaning
a concession or appeasement to pacify someone; also a piece of bread dipped in liquid
Example
The manager offered a bonus as a sop to the unhappy employees.
C2 verb /sɛkˈstuːpəl/

sextuple

六倍增加
Meaning
to make or become six times as great or as many
Example
Within two quarters, the campaign sextupled their daily sign-ups.
在两个季度内，活动的日常注册人数增加了六倍。
C2 noun ˈɛn.ɡræm

Engram

大脑中用于存储和提取记忆的物理标记
Meaning
Physical signs or patterns in the brain for memory storage and retrieval
Example
Scientists study engrams to understand how memories are stored.
科学家们研究恩格拉姆，以了解记忆是如何存储的。
C2 noun /ˈpɛtjʊləns/

petulance

暴躁
Meaning
The quality of being childishly sulky or bad-tempered.
Example
His petulance during the meeting annoyed everyone.
他在会议中的佩图兰斯让所有人都烦恼。
C2 noun /ˈkɪləˌliːtər/

kiloliter

千升
Meaning
a unit of capacity equal to 1,000 liters
Example
The tank can hold up to three kiloliters of water.
水箱最多可容纳三千升水。
C2 adjective /fækˈtɪʃəs/

factitious

人为的，不真实的
Meaning
artificial or fabricated; not natural or genuine
Example
The excitement in his story seemed factitious and forced.
他的故事中的兴奋感看起来是人为的且强迫的。
C2 noun /fɪˈlɒl.ə.dʒi/

philology

研究语言在书面历史资料中的应用; 语言学
Meaning
the study of language in written historical sources; linguistics
Example
She devoted her career to philology, researching ancient manuscripts.
她将自己的职业生涯献给了语言学，研究古代手稿。
C2 noun /prɪˈfɜːrmənt/

preferment

晋升
Meaning
promotion or advancement in rank, position, or office
Example
He hoped for preferment in the government office.
他希望在政府办公室得到晋升。
C2 noun /ˈmeɪvən/

maven

专家
Meaning
an expert or connoisseur in a particular field
Example
He is a tech maven who always knows the latest trends.
他是一个科技领域的专家，总是知道最新的趋势。
C2 verb /ˈstræɡəl/

straggle

不规则地移动
Meaning
To move or spread in an irregular, scattered, or untidy way.
Example
The children began to straggle behind on the long hike.
孩子们开始在漫长的徒步旅行中掉队。
C2 adjective /ˈæʒər/

azure

蔚蓝
Meaning
A bright blue color like that of a clear sky.
Example
The clear sky was painted in a deep shade of azure.
清澈的天空被涂成了深深的蔚蓝色。
C2 adverb/adjective /lɪˈɡɑːtoʊ/

legato

在音乐中，平滑且连贯地演奏或歌唱
Meaning
In music, played or sung smoothly and connectedly.
Example
The pianist played the passage legato, with each note flowing into the next.
钢琴家以连贯的方式演奏了这段乐句，每个音符都流畅地过渡到下一个。
C2 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈveɪl/

countervail

抵消
Meaning
to offset or counteract the effect of something
Example
The benefits of the new policy countervail its drawbacks.
新政策的好处抵消了它的缺点。
C2 noun /pərˈdɪʃən/

perdition

幸福
Meaning
A state of eternal spiritual ruin, often referring to hell or damnation.
Example
The preacher warned that greed would lead to perdition.
当她获得奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福感。
C2 verb /dɪˈræsɪˌneɪt/

deracinate

彻底铲除
Meaning
To uproot something completely; to displace people from their native environment or culture.
Example
The conflict deracinated many families from their homeland.
冲突让许多家庭从他们的家园中被迁移。
C2 verb /ˈɔːltərˌkeɪt/

altercate

争论
Meaning
to argue or dispute angrily or noisily
Example
The neighbors began to altercate over the boundary wall.
邻居们开始争论边界墙。
C2 noun /ˈpjuːdʒɪlɪst/

pugilist

拳击手
Meaning
A professional or skilled boxer.
Example
The pugilist entered the ring with confidence.
拳击手充满信心地进入了拳台。
C2 noun /ˈnɛkrəˌmænsər/

necromancer

Meaning
a person who practices necromancy; a wizard or magician who claims to communicate with the dead
Example
The villagers feared the old necromancer who lived at the edge of the forest.
C2 noun /tækˈsɒnəmɪst/

taxonomist

分类学家
Meaning
A scientist who classifies organisms into groups based on their characteristics.
Example
The taxonomist discovered a new species of insect.
这位分类学家发现了一种新昆虫物种。
C2 adjective /əˈmɔːrfəs/

amorphous

无定形
Meaning
Lacking a clear shape or form; without a defined structure.
Example
The plan remained amorphous and lacked concrete details.
该计划保持无定形，缺乏具体细节。
C2 adjective /ˈnʌpʃəl/

nuptial

婚礼的
Meaning
Relating to marriage or weddings.
Example
The couple prepared for their nuptial ceremony with great joy.
这对夫妇满怀喜悦地准备他们的婚礼仪式。
C2 noun /ˌdɪsrɪˈpjuːt/

disrepute

恶名
Meaning
the state of being held in low esteem or having a bad reputation
Example
The scandal brought the politician into disrepute.
丑闻使这位政治家名声扫地。
C2 adjective /ˈwiːk niːd/

weak-kneed

胆小
Meaning
Lacking determination or courage; easily frightened or yielding.
Example
The leader was criticized for being weak-kneed in the face of opposition.
领导者因在面对反对时胆小而受到批评。
C2 noun /ˌmɛtəmˌsaɪˈkoʊsɪs/

metempsychosis

灵魂的转生
Meaning
The supposed transmigration of the soul, especially its reincarnation after death.
Example
Ancient philosophers often debated the idea of metempsychosis.
古代哲学家常常讨论灵魂的转生。
C2 noun /ɪmˈpaɪ.ə.ti/

Impiety

亵渎
Meaning
lack of piety or reverence, especially for a god; disrespect or irreverence toward religious matters
Example
His impiety shocked the religious community when he mocked their sacred ceremonies.
他的不敬让宗教团体震惊，当他嘲笑他们的神圣仪式时。
C2 adjective /ˈlʌstrəs/

lustrous

光泽
Meaning
having a gentle sheen or soft glow
Example
Her hair looked smooth and lustrous.
她的头发看起来光滑而光泽。
C2 noun /kɪθ/

kith

亲友
Meaning
Friends, acquaintances, and relations.
Example
He invited all his kith and kin to the wedding.
他邀请了所有的亲友参加婚礼。
C2 noun /ˈɔːrdʒi/

orgy

荒淫派对
Meaning
A wild party involving excessive indulgence, especially of a sexual nature.
Example
The novel described a scandalous orgy in a wealthy mansion.
小说描述了在一座富裕的豪宅里举行的丑闻般的荒淫派对。
C2 noun /ˈvɛrɪti/

verity

真实性
Meaning
a true principle or belief; the state of being true
Example
The verity of his statement was confirmed by evidence.
他陈述的真实性通过证据得到了确认。
C2 noun /ˌpɑːrtjʊˈrɪʃən/

parturition

分娩
Meaning
The act of giving birth; childbirth.
Example
The doctor explained the stages of parturition to the students.
医生向学生们解释了分娩的各个阶段。
C2 noun /oʊˈbleɪʃən/

oblation

献祭
Meaning
a religious offering, especially of bread or wine to God
Example
The priest placed the oblation on the altar during the ceremony.
祭司在仪式中将献祭放在祭坛上。
C2 noun /ˈvɪrjʊləns/

virulence

毒性
Meaning
The severity or harmfulness of a disease or poison.
Example
Scientists studied the virulence of the new virus strain.
科学家研究了新病毒株的毒性。
C2 verb /ˈhɛnˌpɛk/

henpeck

Meaning
To continually criticize, nag, or dominate (especially a husband).
Example
He felt henpecked by his overly controlling wife.
C2 noun /kəˈrɒn.də/

Karonda

卡龙达果
Meaning
a small dark purple berry-like fruit that is sour and used in pickles
Example
Karonda is often used to make pickles and preserves.
卡龙达常用于制作腌菜和果酱。
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。
C2 noun /ˈstænʃən/

stanchion

支柱
Meaning
a strong upright bar or post used as support or to control movement
Example
The red rope was attached to the stanchions to guide the crowd.
红色绳子被固定在支柱上以引导人群。
C2 noun /ænˈtɪlədʒi/

antilogy

矛盾论
Meaning
A contradiction in terms or ideas; inconsistency in speech or writing.
Example
The politician's statement was criticized for its antilogy.
这位政治家的声明因其矛盾论而受到批评。
C2 noun /əˈpɜːrtənənsɪz/

appurtenances

附属物
Meaning
Additional items or accessories associated with something, often used in a legal or property context.
Example
The house was sold along with all its appurtenances, including the garage and garden.
这所房子与所有附属设施一起出售，包括车库和花园。
C2 verb /dɪˈpreɪv/

deprave

堕落
Meaning
to corrupt morally; to make someone immoral or wicked
Example
The novel was criticized for attempting to deprave the minds of young readers.
这本小说因为试图堕落年轻读者的思想而受到批评。
C2 adjective /dɪˈmjʊər/

demure

矜持
Meaning
reserved, modest, and shy
Example
She gave him a demure smile.
她给了他一个矜持的微笑。