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C2 noun /ˌɛmjʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

emulation

仿真
Meaning
Reproducing something or following someone to achieve success.
Example
The software allows the emulation of old video games on modern devices.
该软件允许在现代设备上模拟旧视频游戏。
C2 verb /ˈtɛmpəˌraɪz/

temporize

拖延
Meaning
To delay making a decision or taking action in order to gain time.
Example
The politician temporized when asked about the controversial issue.
政治家在被问及争议问题时拖延了决策。
C2 adjective, noun /pləˈbiːən/

plebeian

平民
Meaning
common, ordinary, or belonging to the lower social classes
Example
The festival was enjoyed by both plebeian and noble citizens.
这个节日被平民和贵族市民共同享受。
C2 adjective /ˈɪnfəntaɪl/

infantile

婴儿式
Meaning
characteristic of an infant; childish
Example
His infantile behavior embarrassed everyone at the meeting.
他那种婴儿式的行为让会议上的每个人都感到尴尬。
C1 verb /ˈvɪktɪmaɪz/

victimize

迫害
Meaning
To make someone a victim, often by treating them unfairly or cruelly.
Example
The corrupt officials victimized the poor villagers.
腐败的官员对贫困的村民进行了迫害。
B1 noun /pəˈsɪf.ɪk ˈoʊ.ʃən/

Pacific Ocean

太平洋
Meaning
The largest and deepest ocean on Earth, stretching from Asia to the Americas.
Example
The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean on Earth.
太平洋是地球上最大的海洋。
C1 verb /əˈdʒɜrn/

adjourn

推迟
Meaning
to suspend a meeting or session to another time or place
Example
The judge decided to adjourn the hearing until next week.
法官决定将听证会推迟到下周。
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。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈseɪn/

insane

疯狂
Meaning
mentally ill; extremely foolish or unreasonable
Example
The idea of jumping off the cliff seemed insane.
从悬崖上跳下的想法显得疯狂。
C2 noun /ˌpɛrəɡrɪˈneɪʃən/

peregrination

朝圣之旅
Meaning
A long journey or wandering, especially on foot.
Example
Their peregrination across Asia lasted two years.
他们横跨亚洲的朝圣之旅持续了两年。
B2 noun /ˌhɪp.əˈpɒt.ə.məs/

Hippopotamus

河马
Meaning
a large, mostly herbivorous mammal that lives in and around water in Africa
Example
The hippopotamus spends most of its day in the water.
河马将大部分时间都花在水中。
B1 verb /məˈsɑːʒ/

massage

按摩
Meaning
to rub and press muscles to relieve pain or tension; to manipulate information
Example
The therapist will massage your back to reduce muscle tension.
治疗师会按摩你的背部以减轻肌肉紧张。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈfæləbl̩/

infallible

无懈可击
Meaning
incapable of making mistakes or being wrong
Example
Her judgment seemed infallible in matters of finance.
她的判断在财务问题上似乎无懈可击。
B2 adjective ˌtræns.fəˈmeɪ.ʃən.əl

transformational

变革性
Meaning
Causing or able to cause an important and lasting change in someone or something.
Example
Transformational projects redefine progress.
变革性项目重新定义了进步。
B2 adverb /ˈwɪl.ɪŋ.li/

Willingly

自愿地
Meaning
in a willing manner; voluntarily; with free will
Example
She willingly helped her neighbors during the emergency.
她在紧急情况下自愿帮助了她的邻居。
B2 noun /ˈsiː.mən/

Seaman

海员
Meaning
a person who works on a ship; sailor
Example
The experienced seaman navigated the ship through the storm.
经验丰富的海员在风暴中导航。
C2 verb /ˈrævəl/

ravel

缠绕 / 解开
Meaning
to tangle or complicate; to untangle or unravel depending on context
Example
She began to ravel the loose threads of the sweater.
她开始解开毛衣上的松线。
C1 noun /əˈtaɪər/

attire

服装
Meaning
Clothing, especially formal or elegant wear.
Example
She wore traditional attire at the wedding ceremony.
她在婚礼仪式上穿着传统服装。
A1 verb /əˈɡriː/

agree

同意
Meaning
to have the same opinion; to consent; to be in harmony
Example
We all agree that the plan is excellent.
我们都同意这个计划非常好。
B1 adjective /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/

automatic

自动
Meaning
working by itself without direct human control
Example
This car has an automatic transmission.
这辆车有自动变速器。
A1 adjective /sæd/

sad

伤心
Meaning
feeling or showing sorrow; unhappy
Example
She felt sad after hearing the bad news.
听到坏消息后，她感到伤心。
B2 noun /maɪˈnɔːr.ɪ.ti/

minority

少数
Meaning
A smaller number or part, especially a group differing from the majority.
Example
The law aims to protect the rights of ethnic minorities.
法律旨在保护少数民族的权利。
C1 noun ˌmɛtə ˈmɔːfəsɪs

metamorphosis

蜕变
Meaning
A change of the form or nature of a thing or person into a completely different one, by natural or supernatural means.
Example
The company's metamorphosis from a small startup to a global leader was remarkable.
这家公司的蜕变从一家小型初创公司成长为全球领导者，令人瞩目。
C1 noun kənˈsɔː.ti.əm

consortium

联合体
Meaning
An association of several companies or organizations formed to undertake an enterprise beyond the resources of any one member.
Example
The consortium worked collaboratively to build the cable.
该联盟协同合作建设了电缆。
B2 noun ˈfeɪs tə ˈfeɪs ˈbætl

face-to-face battle

面对面的战斗
Meaning
A direct confrontation or fight between opposing forces.
Example
The warriors fought a face-to-face battle with the enemies.
战士们与敌人进行了面对面的战斗。
C1 adjective /ˈfɔːrmətɪv/

formative

形成性的
Meaning
Having a lasting influence on a person's development or character.
Example
Childhood is often described as a formative stage in life.
童年常被描述为人生中的一个形成性阶段。
B2 noun /ɪmˈpaʊə.mənt/

empowerment

赋权
Meaning
Authority or power given to someone to do something.
Example
Empowerment initiatives enhance confidence.
赋权举措提升信心。
C1 verb /ˈɑːrbɪtreɪt/

arbitrate

仲裁
Meaning
to settle a dispute between two parties by acting as an impartial judge
Example
The committee agreed to arbitrate the contract dispute.
委员会同意仲裁合同争议。
C2 adjective fəˈleɪ.ʃəs

fallacious

虚假的
Meaning
Based on false reasoning or misleading arguments.
Example
His argument was based on fallacious reasoning.
他的论点是基于虚假的推理。
B2 verb /stɪŋ/

sting

刺痛
Meaning
to pierce with a sharp point; to cause sharp pain
Example
The bee stung him on his arm while he was gardening.
蜜蜂在他园艺时刺伤了他的手臂。
A2 noun /ˈkæs.əl/

Castle

城堡; 宫殿;
Meaning
a large fortified building or set of buildings; a fortress
Example
The medieval castle stood majestically on top of the hill.
中世纪的城堡庄严地矗立在山顶。
B2 noun /traʊt/

Trout

鳟鱼
Meaning
a freshwater fish species known for its delicate flavor and often found in cold, clear waters
Example
Rainbow trout is popular among anglers for sport fishing.
虹鳟鱼在运动钓鱼者中很受欢迎。
C1 verb, noun /spraʊt/

sprout

发芽
Meaning
to begin to grow; to produce new leaves or shoots
Example
The seeds began to sprout after a few days of rain.
种子在几天的雨后开始发芽。
A2 adverb /ˈnɪərli/

Nearly

差不多; 几乎;
Meaning
almost; not quite; very close to
Example
I nearly missed the bus this morning.
我差点错过了今天早上的公交车。
C1 adverb /ˌðeərəˈpɒn/

Thereupon

随即；
Meaning
immediately after that; following that event
Example
He finished his speech and thereupon left the stage.
他结束了演讲，随即离开了舞台。
B2 adjective /blænd/

bland

乏味
Meaning
lacking strong features, flavor, or character; dull or uninteresting
Example
The soup was too bland for my taste.
这汤对我的口味太乏味了。
C2 adjective /ˈtʃɛəri/

chary

谨慎
Meaning
cautious or wary about doing something
Example
She was chary of investing in the new business venture.
她对投资新业务感到谨慎。
B2 adjective /ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃənəl/

organizational

组织性的
Meaning
relating to the structure or arrangement of a company or group
Example
He works on improving the organizational structure of the company.
他在改善公司的组织结构方面工作。
A2 noun /spiːd/

Speed

速度; 快速
Meaning
the rate at which someone or something moves or operates
Example
The car reached a speed of 100 miles per hour.
汽车达到了每小时100英里的速度。
C1 adjective /taɪˈtænɪk/

titanic

巨大的
Meaning
Of exceptional strength, size, or power.
Example
The company made titanic efforts to expand into new markets.
公司在开拓新市场时做出了巨大的努力。
C2 adjective /rɪˈzɪstləs/

resistless

无法抗拒
Meaning
Impossible to resist; having an overpowering effect.
Example
She felt a resistless urge to laugh at the joke.
她感到无法抗拒的冲动，忍不住笑出声。
A1 pronoun /ðiːz/

these

这些
Meaning
used to refer to things or people that are near or present
Example
These are my friends.
这些是我的朋友。
A2 noun /ˈrɛkɔːd/

record

记录
Meaning
a written or spoken account of something
Example
I kept a record of all the meetings.
我记录了所有的会议。
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。
C1 noun /foʊ/

foe

敌人
Meaning
an enemy or opponent
Example
The knight fought bravely against his foe.
骑士勇敢地与他的敌人作战。
C1 adjective /ˈɑːtfəl/

Artful

巧妙的; 机智的; 狡猾的
Meaning
clever or skillful, especially in a cunning way
Example
She gave an artful answer that avoided the real question.
她给出了一个巧妙的回答，避开了真正的问题。
C2 noun/verb /ˈsʌkər/

succor

帮助
Meaning
Assistance and support in times of hardship or distress.
Example
The charity provided succor to the flood victims.
慈善机构为洪水受害者提供了帮助。
C1 adjective /bɪˈmjuːzd/

bemused

困惑的，迷茫的
Meaning
confused, puzzled, or lost in thought
Example
She looked bemused when he asked the strange question.
当他问了一个奇怪的问题时，她看起来很困惑。
C1 noun ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃən.ər.i ɪˈnɪʃ.ə.tɪv

revolutionary initiative

革命性倡议
Meaning
A groundbreaking action or plan that brings about significant change or transformation.
Example
The revolutionary initiative promotes sustainable energy.
革命性倡议促进可持续能源。
C1 noun /ˈfjuː.dʒə.tɪv/

Fugitive

逃犯
Meaning
a person who has escaped from a place or is in hiding, especially to avoid arrest
Example
The police launched a manhunt to capture the fugitive who escaped from prison.
警方展开了追捕行动，试图抓捕从监狱逃跑的逃犯。
A2 verb əˈnaʊnst

announced

宣布
Meaning
To make a public and typically formal declaration about a fact, occurrence, or intention.
Example
The mission was announced publicly.
任务已公开宣布。
C2 noun /ˈtraɪdənt/

trident

三叉戟
Meaning
A three-pronged spear, often associated with Neptune or Poseidon.
Example
The statue of Poseidon holds a mighty trident.
波塞冬的雕像握着一把强大的三叉戟。
B2 verb /kənˈfaɪn/

confine

限制
Meaning
to restrict someone or something within certain limits; to keep someone in a closed space
Example
The prisoner was confined to his cell for 23 hours a day.
囚犯每天被关在他的牢房里23小时。
B1 noun /ˈlek.tʃər/

Lecture

讲座
Meaning
an educational talk to an audience, especially to students in a university or college
Example
The professor gave an interesting lecture on history.
教授做了一个有趣的历史讲座。
C2 noun /ˈvɪtəlz/

victuals

食品
Meaning
Food or provisions, especially for human consumption.
Example
The travelers packed enough victuals for their long journey.
旅行者为他们的长途旅行打包了足够的食物。
A2 verb /dɪˈskʌs/

discuss

讨论
Meaning
To talk about something with another person or group in detail.
Example
We need to discuss the project before finalizing it.
我们需要在完成之前讨论这个项目。
C1 noun /ˈrɪdəns/

riddance

摆脱
Meaning
The action of getting rid of something unwanted or unpleasant.
Example
His departure was considered a welcome riddance by the team.
他的离开被团队视为一种欢迎的摆脱。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈplɔːzəbl/

implausible

不可信
Meaning
Not seeming reasonable or probable; unlikely to be true.
Example
The story she told was so implausible that no one believed her.
她讲的故事太不可信，以至于没有人相信她。
A2 noun əˈlɪm.pɪk ɡeɪmz

Olympic Games

奥林匹克运动会
Meaning
The world's largest international sports competition held every four years, bringing together athletes from different countries to compete in various sports.
Example
The Olympic Games bring together the world's top athletes.
奥林匹克运动会汇聚了世界上最顶尖的运动员。
C1 noun /ˈkɒndjuɪt/ or /ˈkɑːnduɪt/

conduit

管道 / 媒介
Meaning
a channel or pipe for conveying water, electricity, or information
Example
The cable was placed inside a protective conduit.
电缆被放入保护管道中。
B2 verb /ɪˈrɛkt/

erect

竖立
Meaning
to build or construct something; to set upright
Example
They erected a statue in the town square.
他们在市中心广场竖立了一个雕像。
C2 verb /sɪˈkwɛstreɪt/

sequestrate

查封
Meaning
To take legal possession of assets until a debt is paid or disputes are resolved.
Example
The court decided to sequestrate the company's property.
法院决定查封公司的财产。
C1 noun /səˈbætɪkəl/

sabbatical

用于学习或旅行的休假期
Meaning
A period of paid leave granted to a teacher or worker for study or travel, traditionally every seventh year.
Example
She took a sabbatical to research her new book.
她为了研究她的新书而休了一个萨巴提卡尔假期。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsuːsiənt/

insouciant

无忧无虑
Meaning
Showing a casual lack of concern; carefree.
Example
He gave an insouciant shrug and walked away.
他无忧无虑地耸了耸肩，然后走开了。
B1 noun /ˈkʊkər/

cooker

炊具; 电饭煲
Meaning
a device or appliance used for cooking food; a person or thing that cooks
Example
The rice cooker makes cooking meals much easier.
电饭煲让做饭变得更简单。
B2 verb /əˈweɪkən/

awaken

唤醒
Meaning
to stop sleeping; to cause to become aware
Example
The loud noise awakened the entire neighborhood.
大声的噪音唤醒了整个邻里。
A2 verb /ˈmænɪdʒ/

manage

管理
Meaning
to control or organize something; to succeed in doing something difficult
Example
He manages a team of twenty employees effectively.
他有效地管理着二十名员工。
C1 adjective /sɪˈkluːdɪd/

secluded

隐蔽的
Meaning
Placed apart from other people or things; private and quiet.
Example
They spent their vacation in a secluded beach house.
他们在一个隐蔽的海滩小屋度过了假期。
B2 noun /ˈmeɪər/

mayor

市长
Meaning
The elected head of a city, town, or municipality.
Example
The mayor announced a new policy to improve public transport.
市长宣布了一项新政策，以改善公共交通。
C2 noun /ˈiːdʒɪs/

aegis

保护
Meaning
The protection, backing, or support of a particular person or organization.
Example
The project was carried out under the aegis of the United Nations.
该项目在联合国的庇护下进行。
C1 noun/verb /ˈrɛprɪˌmænd/

reprimand

Meaning
A formal expression of disapproval; to scold or criticize someone officially.
Example
The teacher reprimanded the student for being late.
C2 noun /ˈsɒlɪˌsɪzəm/

solecism

语法错误
Meaning
a grammatical mistake in speech or writing; a breach of good manners or etiquette
Example
His speech was full of solecisms and awkward phrases.
他的演讲充满了语法错误和笨拙的短语。
C2 noun /ˈkɒnsəvəˌtwɑː/

conservatoire

音乐学院
Meaning
A school specializing in the study of music or drama.
Example
She trained as a pianist at the Paris Conservatoire.
她在巴黎音乐学院接受了钢琴训练。
C2 noun /ˈdʒaɪənt sneɪk hɛd/

Giant snake head

巨蛇头鱼
Meaning
a large predatory freshwater fish with an elongated body and snake-like head
Example
The giant snake head is a fierce predator that can survive out of water for hours.
巨蛇头鱼是一种凶猛的捕食者，可以在水外存活数小时。
C1 verb /dɪˈdjuːs/

deduce

推断
Meaning
to reach a conclusion by reasoning or inference
Example
From the evidence, the detective deduced that the suspect was lying.
从证据来看，侦探推断出嫌疑人是在撒谎。
A1 adjective/verb/adverb /friː/

free

自由
Meaning
Not under the control or in the power of another; able to act or be done as one wishes.
Example
The children are free to play outside.
孩子们可以自由地在外面玩。
C2 adjective /ɔːˈrɪkjʊlər/

auricular

与耳朵有关
Meaning
Relating to the ear or hearing.
Example
The doctor used an auricular thermometer to check the patient's temperature.
医生使用耳廓温度计来检查病人的体温。
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpæsɪbəl/

impassible

不可忍受的
Meaning
Incapable of suffering or feeling pain (used mainly in theological or philosophical contexts).
Example
Some philosophers argue that God is impassible and cannot experience human emotions.
一些哲学家认为上帝是不可忍受的，无法体验人类的情感。
C1 noun /ˈtrɪlədʒi/

trilogy

三部曲
Meaning
a set of three related works, usually books or films, that form a connected story
Example
The director finally released the third film to complete the sci-fi trilogy.
导演最终发布了第三部电影，完成了这部科幻三部曲。
B1 noun /ˈpʌb.lɪ.ʃər/

Publisher

出版商
Meaning
a person or company that produces and distributes books, magazines, or newspapers
Example
The publisher decided to print 10,000 copies of the new novel.
出版商决定印刷10,000本新小说。
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。
C1 noun /ˈmaɪzər/

miser

吝啬鬼
Meaning
A person who hoards wealth and spends as little money as possible.
Example
The old miser refused to donate even a penny to charity.
那个老吝啬鬼甚至不愿意捐赠一分钱给慈善。
C1 noun /ˈɡæloʊz/

gallows

绞刑架
Meaning
A structure used for hanging criminals who have been sentenced to death.
Example
The criminal was led to the gallows at dawn.
罪犯在黎明时分被带到绞刑架。
C2 adjective /ˈpjuːtətɪv/

putative

假定的
Meaning
commonly accepted or supposed; generally regarded as such
Example
He is the putative father of the child.
他是孩子的假定父亲。
A2 verb /kəˈnɛkt/

connect

连接
Meaning
To join or fasten together; to establish a link or relationship.
Example
Social media helps us connect with others.
社交媒体帮助我们与他人连接。
A2 adverb /kəmˈpliːtli/

completely

完全地
Meaning
totally; in every way possible
Example
The room was completely silent.
房间完全安静。
B1 noun /ˈdʒaɪ.ənt/

Giant

巨人；神话中的或想象中的人形生物，但超人类的尺寸
Meaning
an imaginary or mythical being of human form but superhuman size; something of great size or force
Example
The technology giant announced record profits for the third consecutive quarter.
科技巨头宣布连续第三个季度创下创纪录的利润。
C1 noun /ˈpær.ə.saɪt/

Parasite

寄生虫
Meaning
an organism that lives on or in another organism and benefits at its expense; a person who depends on others
Example
The dog was treated for intestinal parasites.
狗已经接受了肠道寄生虫的治疗。
C2 verb /trænsˈfjuːz/

transfuse

Meaning
to transfer blood or another fluid into a vein or body part; to instill a quality or idea into someone or something
Example
The doctor had to transfuse blood into the patient after the surgery.
C2 noun /breɪ/

brae

山坡
Meaning
A hillside or slope, especially in Scotland.
Example
They climbed up the grassy brae to see the sunset.
他们爬上了长满草的山坡去看日落。
C1 noun /ˈliːdʒən/

legion

一大群人，特别是士兵；大量
Meaning
a large group of people, especially soldiers; a great number
Example
The Roman army was divided into legions.
罗马军队被划分为军团。
A1 noun /ˈpæstə/

pasta

意大利面
Meaning
an Italian food made from flour and water, typically shaped into noodles or sheets
Example
We had creamy pasta for dinner last night.
昨晚我们吃了奶油意大利面作为晚餐。
B2 noun /soʊp keɪs/

Soap case

肥皂盒
Meaning
a container used to store soap
Example
She bought a beautiful soap case for the bathroom.
她为浴室买了一个漂亮的肥皂盒。
A1 adjective /lɔːŋ/

Long

长
Meaning
having great length; extended in distance or time
Example
The long road stretched for miles ahead.
这条长路延伸了好几英里。
C2 adjective /dʒʊˈrɪdɪkəl/

juridical

司法的
Meaning
Relating to judicial proceedings or the administration of law.
Example
The case raised important juridical questions.
此案件提出了重要的司法问题。
A1 preposition /ɒn/

on

在
Meaning
physically in contact with and supported by a surface
Example
The book is on the table.
书在桌子上。
C1 verb /ˈbæfəl/

baffle

困惑
Meaning
to confuse; to be too difficult to understand
Example
The math problem baffles me completely.
数学问题完全把我搞糊涂了。
C1 noun /ˈheɪl.stɔːrm/

Hailstorm

冰雹风暴
Meaning
a violent storm with hail falling from the sky
Example
The hailstorm damaged many cars in the parking lot.
冰雹风暴损坏了停车场中的许多汽车。
C1 verb /ɡliːn/

glean

收集
Meaning
to collect or gather slowly and bit by bit, especially information or crops left after harvest
Example
The journalist gleaned facts from several sources.
记者从多个来源收集事实。
C1 noun /ɡeɪl/

Gale

风暴; 7到10级的大风
Meaning
a very strong wind; a wind of force 7 to 10 on the Beaufort scale
Example
The fishing boats returned to harbor early due to the approaching gale.
渔船因接近的暴风雨而提前返回港口。
C1 noun /ˈmɒnəˌθiːɪzəm/

monotheism

一神论
Meaning
The belief in the existence of only one God.
Example
Islam and Christianity are religions based on monotheism.
伊斯兰教和基督教是基于一神论的宗教。
B1 noun /kəˈsiːnoʊ/

casino

赌场
Meaning
a place where people gamble and play games of chance
Example
They spent the evening playing cards at the casino.
他们在赌场度过了晚上，玩扑克牌。
C1 adjective /oʊˈvɜːrt/

overt

公开的
Meaning
Done or shown openly; not hidden or secret.
Example
There was an overt display of hostility between the rivals.
在对手之间有一种公开的敌意表现。
B1 adjective ɪˈfek.tɪv

effective

有效的
Meaning
Successful in producing a desired or intended result; having the power to influence or produce a result.
Example
Effective policies drive organizational success.
有效的政策推动组织成功。
C1 adjective /ˈpent ʌp/

Pent-up

压抑的; 受限的; 被困住的
Meaning
suppressed; restrained; confined
Example
He had pent-up anger that finally exploded.
他有压抑的愤怒，最终爆发了。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈsʌf.ər.ə.bəl/

insufferable

无法忍受
Meaning
Too extreme to bear; intolerable.
Example
The heat during the summer was insufferable.
夏天的炎热是无法忍受的。
B2 noun /ˈæl.oʊ ˈvɪər.ə/

Aloe Vera

芦荟
Meaning
a succulent plant with thick fleshy leaves and medicinal properties; produces tubular flowers
Example
The aloe vera plant blooms with orange or yellow tubular flowers.
芦荟植物开着橙色或黄色的管状花。
C2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈhɛrɪt/

disinherit

剥夺继承权
Meaning
to deprive someone, especially a child, of inheritance or right to property
Example
The father threatened to disinherit his son for his reckless actions.
父亲威胁要因儿子的鲁莽行为剥夺他的继承权。
A2 noun ˌpɒpjuˈleɪʃən

population

人口
Meaning
All the inhabitants of a particular place; the number of people living in a country or region.
Example
The population supported autonomy.
人口支持自治。
B2 noun /kriːk/

creek

小溪
Meaning
a small stream or narrow river
Example
We went fishing by the creek near our house.
我们在离家很近的小溪旁钓鱼。
C2 noun /sælv/

salve

药膏
Meaning
An ointment used to promote healing of the skin or as protection.
Example
She applied a salve to the burn on her hand.
她在手上的烧伤处涂抹了药膏。
C1 adjective /ˈdraʊ.zi/

Drowsy

困倦的; 疲倦的; 无精打采的
Meaning
feeling sleepy and lethargic; half asleep; tired
Example
I felt drowsy after the heavy meal.
吃完重餐后我感到困倦。
C2 noun /ˈdʒæk.dɔː/

Jack-daw

小乌鸦
Meaning
a small gray and black bird of the crow family, known for its intelligence
Example
The jackdaw collected shiny objects for its nest.
杰克道收集了闪亮的物品为它的巢。
B2 noun /ˈes.əns/

Essence

本质
Meaning
the intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something
Example
The essence of good teaching is the ability to inspire students.
优秀教学的本质是能够激励学生。
C2 noun /ˈtɒnʃər/

tonsure

剃发
Meaning
the practice of shaving or cutting the hair on the scalp, especially in a religious context
Example
The monk received his tonsure as part of his religious initiation.
僧侣在其宗教启蒙过程中接受了剃发。
B2 adjective /ˈnoʊ.ɪŋ/

Knowing

知道; 敏锐; 狡猾;
Meaning
showing awareness or understanding; perceptive; shrewd
Example
She gave him a knowing smile when he mentioned the secret.
她提到秘密时，给了他一个会心的微笑。
A2 pronoun /ˈnoʊˌbɑːdi/

nobody

没有人
Meaning
no person; not anyone
Example
Nobody came to the party.
没有人来参加派对。
C1 noun /ˈfen.jʊ.griːk/

Fenugreek

胡芦巴
Meaning
an herb whose seeds and leaves are used as a spice in cooking
Example
Fenugreek seeds have a slightly bitter taste and are commonly used in Indian cuisine.
胡芦巴种子有轻微的苦味，通常用于印度菜肴中。
C1 noun /kiː/

quay

码头
Meaning
A platform lying alongside or projecting into water for loading and unloading ships.
Example
The cargo was unloaded at the quay.
货物在码头被卸下。
C1 noun /kənˈstɪtʃuənsi/

constituency

选区
Meaning
A geographical area whose residents elect a representative to a legislative body.
Example
She campaigned tirelessly across her constituency.
她在自己的选区内不知疲倦地竞选。
C2 noun /ˈkɪŋʃɪp/

kingship

王权
Meaning
The position, dignity, or authority of a king.
Example
The king’s advisors often reminded him of the responsibilities of kingship.
国王的顾问们经常提醒他王权的责任。