C1 noun /ˈɑːnkɔːr/

encore

安可

Meaning

An additional performance demanded by an audience at the end of a show.

Example

The band returned to the stage for an encore.

乐队返回舞台进行安可表演。

B2 verb /kəˈmɛnd/

commend

表扬

Meaning

to praise formally or officially

Example

The teacher commended the students for their hard work.

老师表扬了学生们的努力。

C1 noun /ˌtɒləˈreɪʃən/

toleration

宽容

Meaning

The practice of allowing something that one does not necessarily agree with.

Example

The government promoted religious toleration.

政府促进了宗教宽容。

C2 noun /ˌɡrɛnəˈdɪə/

grenadier

投弹兵

Meaning

A soldier who specialized in throwing grenades; later used to describe an elite infantryman.

Example

The grenadier stood proudly at the front of the regiment.

投弹兵骄傲地站在队列的前方。

A1 noun /pɔɪnt/

Point

点; 细节; 目的

Meaning

a particular detail, idea, or fact; the sharp end of something

Example

What's the point of arguing about this issue?

讨论这个问题有什么意义?

C2 noun /dʒɔːnt/

jaunt

短途旅行

Meaning

A short journey or excursion, usually taken for pleasure.

Example

They went on a weekend jaunt to the countryside.

他们在周末去了乡村进行短途旅行。

C2 adjective /ɪmˈpruːdənt/

imprudent

鲁莽

Meaning

Not showing care for the consequences of an action.

Example

It was imprudent to drive in such stormy weather.

在如此暴风雨的天气下开车是鲁莽的。

C1 noun /ɪmˈpjʊərəti/

impurity

杂质

Meaning

the state of being unclean or contaminated; a substance that makes something impure

Example

The scientist removed every impurity from the water sample.

科学家去除了水样中的所有杂质。

A1 noun /ˈvɪdiəʊ/

video

视频

Meaning

a recording of moving visual images made digitally or on film

Example

She watched the video of her favorite concert online.

她在网上观看了她最喜欢的演唱会视频。

C1 adjective /əˈniːmɪk/

anemic

贫血

Meaning

Suffering from anemia; lacking in vitality, strength, or color.

Example

The doctor prescribed iron supplements for her anemic condition.

医生为她的贫血状态开了铁补充剂。

C2 noun /ˈræɡəmʌfɪn/

ragamuffin

破烂的孩子

Meaning

A person, typically a child, in ragged, dirty clothes.

Example

The little ragamuffin begged for food on the street.

那个小破烂的孩子在街上乞讨食物。

B2 adjective /slaɪ/

sly

狡猾 / 机智

Meaning

Clever in a deceitful or cunning way.

Example

She gave him a sly smile.

她给了他一个狡猾的微笑。

C1 verb /ˈnɔːrməlaɪz/

normalize

正常化

Meaning

to bring something back to a normal or standard condition; to make something conform to a standard

Example

The government took steps to normalize relations with neighboring countries.

政府采取措施使与邻国的关系正常化。

C1 noun /mɑːrʃ/

Marsh

沼泽

Meaning

An area of low-lying land that is flooded in wet seasons or at high tide

Example

The endangered birds built their nests in the protected marsh.

濒危的鸟类在受保护的沼泽中筑巢。

A2 noun /ɡlʌvz/

Gloves

手套

Meaning

coverings for the hands with separate parts for each finger

Example

She wore warm gloves to protect her hands from the cold.

她戴上温暖的手套，保护双手免受寒冷。

C1 noun /əˈrɪəz/

arrears

欠款

Meaning

Money that is owed and should have been paid earlier.

Example

She was months in arrears with her electricity bill.

她的电费账单已经拖欠了好几个月。

C2 noun /ˈhʌstɪŋz/

hustings

竞选活动

Meaning

the political campaigning and speeches before an election

Example

The candidate gained popularity during the hustings.

候选人在竞选活动期间赢得了人气。

C1 noun /ˈɔːtəkræt/

autocrat

独裁者

Meaning

A ruler with absolute power.

Example

The autocrat controlled the country with an iron fist.

这个独裁者以铁拳统治着国家。

C2 noun /ˌdiːnəʊˈteɪʃən/

denotation

指示

Meaning

The literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests.

Example

The denotation of the word 'rose' is a type of flower.

“玫瑰”这个词的指示是一个花的种类。

C2 adjective /ˈspɔːrtɪv/

sportive

运动的

Meaning

Playful, lively, or full of fun.

Example

The children were in a sportive mood during the picnic.

孩子们在野餐时都很运动。

B2 adjective /ˈvɪɡ.ər.əs/

vigorous

充满活力

Meaning

Characterized by high energy and vitality.

Example

Regular exercise keeps the body vigorous and healthy.

定期锻炼保持身体充满活力和健康。

B1 noun /ˌrek.ə.menˈdeɪ.ʃən/

Recommendation

labyrinth

迷宫, 复杂的路径网络

Meaning

A complicated network of paths or passages; an intricate and confusing arrangement.

Example

The city's streets were like a labyrinth.

城市的街道像迷宫一样。

C2 noun /boʊ/

beau

男友

Meaning

a male admirer or boyfriend; a fashionable young man

Example

She arrived at the party with her beau.

她和她的男友一起到达了派对。

B2 noun /ˈkɔːr.əs/

Chorus

合唱团；一首歌曲中在每节之后重复的部分

Meaning

a large organized group of singers; a part of a song that is repeated after each verse

Example

The school chorus performed beautifully at the annual concert.

学校合唱团在年度音乐会上表现得非常好。

C1 verb ɔːɡˈmɛntɪŋ

augmenting

增加

Meaning

Increasing; making something greater in size, number, or degree

Example

Life expectancy is augmenting with advancements in healthcare.

随着医疗保健的进步，预期寿命正在增加。

B2 verb /ˈtɛmpər/

temper

调和

Meaning

to moderate, soften, or tone down something; also to strengthen by heat treatment (as in metal).

Example

She tried to temper her criticism with kindness.

她试图用善意来缓和她的批评。

C1 adjective /mjuːˈnɪsɪpəl/

municipal

市政的

Meaning

relating to a city or town or its local government

Example

The municipal authority is responsible for maintaining the park.

市政当局负责维护公园。

C2 verb /rɪˈmɒnstreɪt/

remonstrate

抗议

Meaning

To make a forceful protest or objection.

Example

Citizens remonstrated against the new tax policy.

公民们抗议新税政策。

B2 adjective /ˌpɑːrləˈmɛntri/

parliamentary

议会的

Meaning

relating to a parliament or its members; relating to a system of government with parliamentary authority

Example

The country follows a parliamentary form of government.

这个国家实行议会制政府。

B2 adjective /ˈplɔː.zə.bəl/

plausible

似乎合理或可能

Meaning

Seeming reasonable or probable; credible or believable.

Example

His excuse seemed plausible, but I had my doubts.

他的借口看起来似乎有道理，但我心存疑虑。

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 /məˈʃiː.nɪst/

machinist

机修工

Meaning

a person who operates machine tools or makes and repairs machines

Example

The machinist carefully adjusted the gears on the lathe.

机械师小心地调整了车床上的齿轮。

B1 noun /ˈeɪ.dʒən.si/

Agency

代理机构; 代理人办公室

Meaning

a business or organization that provides a particular service

Example

She works for a travel agency downtown.

她在市中心的旅行社工作。

C1 noun /kɔːrs flaʊər/

Course flour

粗面粉

Meaning

coarsely ground flour with larger particles, typically used for baking bread

Example

She used course flour to make homemade bread with a rustic texture.

她使用了粗面粉做了一个有乡村质感的自制面包。

C1 verb /hjuːˈmɪlieɪt/

humiliate

侮辱

Meaning

to make someone feel ashamed or foolish by injuring their dignity

Example

He was humiliated by his public failure.

他因公共失败而感到羞辱。

A2 noun /biː/

Bee

蜜蜂

Meaning

a flying insect that produces honey and can sting

Example

The bee collected nectar from the flower.

蜜蜂从花朵中采集了花蜜。

C2 verb /dɪˈsɛvər/

dissever

分开

Meaning

To separate or cut apart.

Example

The treaty sought to dissever the two hostile regions.

条约试图分裂这两个敌对的地区。

B2 adjective /senˈseɪʃənəl/

Sensational

震撼的; 极其印象深刻的

Meaning

causing great excitement or shock; extremely impressive

Example

The sensational performance left the audience speechless.

这场震撼的表演让观众哑口无言。

B2 noun /ˈspɒnsər/

sponsor

赞助商

Meaning

a person or organization that provides funds for a project or activity in exchange for publicity or support

Example

The company became the main sponsor of the event.

公司成为了活动的主要赞助商。

B1 noun /ˈmɪr.ɪ.kəl/

Miracle

奇迹

Meaning

An extraordinary and welcome event that cannot be explained by natural or scientific laws

Example

The patient's recovery was called a miracle by the doctors.

病人的康复被医生称为奇迹。

C1 noun /ˌmiːdɪˈeɪʃən/

mediation

调解

Meaning

Intervention between parties to promote reconciliation, settlement, or compromise.

Example

The mediation helped resolve the conflict between the two teams.

调解帮助解决了两队之间的冲突。

C2 verb /ˈʌndjʊleɪt/

undulate

波动

Meaning

To move with a smooth, wave-like motion.

Example

The snake undulated across the sand.

蛇在沙滩上蜿蜒前行。

C1 noun /ˈrɛnɪˌɡeɪd/

renegade

叛徒

Meaning

a person who deserts or betrays an organization, country, or principles

Example

He was labeled a renegade after leaving the party and criticizing its policies.

他在离开党派并批评其政策后被贴上了叛徒的标签。

B2 verb /ˈnoʊtɪfaɪ/

notify

通知

Meaning

to inform someone officially about something

Example

The manager will notify the staff about the schedule change.

经理将通知员工关于时间表的变化。

B2 adjective /ˈfeɪvərəbl/

favourable

有利的

Meaning

Expressing approval, support, or positivity; advantageous or beneficial

Example

The weather conditions were favourable for the outdoor event.

户外活动的天气条件是有利的。

B1 verb /əˈmeɪz/

amaze

使惊叹

Meaning

to fill someone with great surprise or wonder

Example

The magician’s final trick amazed the audience.

魔术师的最后一个把戏使观众惊叹。

B1 noun /rɪˈpɔːrtər/

reporter

记者

Meaning

a person who reports news or information

Example

The reporter interviewed several people at the scene.

记者在现场采访了几个人。

C1 adjective /ˌɔː.riˈen.təl/

Oriental

与东亚国家相关的；东方的

Meaning

relating to the countries of East Asia; eastern

Example

The museum has a beautiful collection of oriental art.

博物馆收藏有美丽的东方艺术作品。

C1 verb /sərˈpæs/

surpass

超越

Meaning

to exceed or go beyond

Example

Her performance surpassed all expectations.

她的表现超出了所有预期。

C1 noun /ˈæd.və.ser.i/

adversary

对手

Meaning

One's opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute.

Example

The boxer faced a strong adversary in the ring.

拳击手在擂台上面对一个强大的对手。

B1 noun /ˈɪnsɪdənt/

incident

事件

Meaning

an event or occurrence, often unpleasant or unusual

Example

The police quickly responded to the incident in the park.

警方迅速回应了公园内的事件。

C1 noun /ɑːˌtɪkjʊˈleɪʃən/

articulation

表达

Meaning

The action of putting into words an idea or feeling of a specified type.

Example

His articulation during the debate impressed everyone.

他在辩论中的发音给大家留下了深刻印象。

C1 verb /ˈmæsəkər/

massacre

大屠杀

Meaning

to kill a large number of people brutally; to defeat decisively

Example

The army massacred the innocent civilians.

军队大屠杀了无辜的平民。

C2 adverb /ˈaɪsɪli/

icily

冷漠地

Meaning

In a very cold, unfriendly, or hostile manner.

Example

She replied icily to his question.

她冷漠地回答了他的问题。

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。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈkaʊntəbəl/

Uncountable

无法计数的; 无穷的

Meaning

too many to be counted; innumerable; infinite in quantity

Example

There are uncountable stars in the night sky.

夜空中有无数的星星。

C1 noun /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/

disposition

Meaning

A person's usual attitude or temperament; arrangement or tendency.

Example

She has a cheerful disposition despite the difficulties.

B2 noun ˌprez.əˈveɪ.ʃən

preservation

保存

Meaning

The action of maintaining something in its original or existing state; protection from harm or damage.

Example

Proper preservation extends the lifespan of machinery.

适当的保存延长了机器的使用寿命。

C1 adjective /ˈskeɪ.li/

Scaly

鳞片状的

Meaning

covered with scales; having a rough surface like scales

Example

The fish has scaly skin.

那条鱼有鳞片的皮肤。

C1 noun /təˈræntjʊlə/

tarantula

塔兰图拉

Meaning

A large hairy spider found in warm regions.

Example

The tarantula crawled across the desert floor.

塔兰图拉爬过沙漠的地面。

C1 noun /pəˈraɪə/

pariah

弃儿

Meaning

An outcast; someone who is rejected by society or a social group.

Example

After the scandal, he became a social pariah.

丑闻过后，他成了一个社会弃儿。

C1 verb /ˌdɪskənˈsɜːrt/

disconcert

使困惑

Meaning

To unsettle, confuse, or disturb the composure of someone.

Example

The sudden change of plans disconcerted the team.

计划的突然变化让团队感到困惑。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈvɜːs/

Inverse

相反的；反向的

Meaning

opposite in order, nature, or effect; reversed

Example

There is an inverse relationship between price and demand.

价格和需求之间存在逆向关系。

B2 adjective /ˈfruːt.fəl/

Fruitful

富有成效的; 有益的; 成功的;

Meaning

productive; beneficial; successful;

Example

Our discussion was very fruitful and led to many new ideas.

我们的讨论非常有成效，带来了许多新的想法。

C2 noun /ˈpæntəˌskoʊp/

pantoscope

提供广泛或全景视图的光学仪器

Meaning

An optical instrument that provides a wide or panoramic view.

Example

The scientist used a pantoscope to observe the entire horizon.

科学家使用全景镜观察整个地平线。

B2 noun ˈθrɛʃhəʊld

threshold

阈值, 临界点

Meaning

A point of entry or beginning; the magnitude or intensity that must be exceeded for a certain reaction to occur.

Example

Once the threshold for pest population is reached, measures must be taken.

一旦达到害虫种群的阈值，必须采取措施。

C1 noun kəˈlæt.ər.əl

collateral

作为贷款担保的财产

Meaning

Something pledged as security for repayment of a loan, to be forfeited in the event of a default.

Example

The bank requires collateral for loan approval.

银行要求贷款批准时提供担保物品。

B2 adjective /əˈpærənt/

apparent

显而易见

Meaning

Clearly visible or understood; obvious.

Example

It soon became apparent that he was not telling the truth.

很快就变得显而易见，他没有说实话。

C1 adjective /ˈsɪnjuəs/

sinuous

蜿蜒

Meaning

Having many curves, bends, or turns; winding.

Example

The hikers followed a sinuous path through the forest.

徒步旅行者沿着蜿蜒的路径穿过森林。

C1 noun ˈklaɪmət ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃən

climate regulation

气候调节

Meaning

The moderation of climate conditions through natural or artificial processes.

Example

Forests help in climate regulation by stabilizing local temperatures.

森林通过稳定当地的温度来帮助气候调节。

C2 adjective /ʌnˈblʌʃɪŋ/

Unblushing

厚颜无耻的; 放肆的

Meaning

showing no shame or embarrassment; boldly shameless

Example

He told the unblushing lie without any hesitation.

他毫不犹豫地说了那个无耻的谎言。

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 adjective /ɪnˈskruːtəbl̩/

inscrutable

幸福

Meaning

impossible to understand or interpret

Example

His inscrutable expression made it hard to know what he was thinking.

她收到奖项时无法掩饰自己的幸福。

B1 verb /ʃuːt/

shoot

射击 / 拍照

Meaning

to fire a bullet or arrow from a weapon; to take a photograph or film

Example

He learned how to shoot a bow and arrow.

他学会了如何用弓和箭射击。

B1 noun /ˈmiːdiəm/

medium

媒介

Meaning

A means or channel of communication, expression, or artistic work.

Example

Television is a powerful medium for spreading information.

电视是传播信息的强大媒介。

C1 noun /ˈmɒnəʊˌkʌltʃər/

monoculture

单一种植

Meaning

The agricultural practice of growing only one type of crop over a large area and for many consecutive years, which can lead to increased vulnerability to pests and diseases.

Example

Monoculture can lead to soil depletion and increased pest vulnerability.

单一种植可能导致土壤退化并增加对害虫的脆弱性。

C2 adjective /ʌnˈsʌlid/

unsullied

无暇

Meaning

not spoiled or made impure; perfectly clean or pure

Example

His reputation remained unsullied despite the accusations.

尽管有指控，他的声誉仍然无暇。

C1 noun /ˈdʒʌɡ.lər/

Juggler

杂技演员

Meaning

a person who skillfully throws and catches objects as entertainment

Example

The juggler entertained the crowd with his amazing ball tricks.

那位杂技演员用他惊人的球技娱乐了观众。

C1 noun /dɪˈsiːt/

Deceit

欺骗; 欺诈; 谎言

Meaning

the action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth

Example

His deceit was discovered when the truth about his qualifications came to light.

当关于他资历的真相浮出水面时，他的欺骗行为被揭露了。

C1 noun,verb /pleɪt/

plait

辫子

Meaning

a braid of hair or straw; to braid

Example

She decided to plait her hair before the party.

她决定在派对前编织她的头发。

A2 noun /maɪl/

mile

英里

Meaning

a unit of distance equal to 1,609.34 meters; a long distance figuratively

Example

She walked a mile to reach the bus stop.

她走了一英里到达公交站。

B2 adjective /prəˈvɪʒənəl/

Provisional

临时

Meaning

arranged for the present; temporary; subject to later confirmation

Example

The provisional agreement will be reviewed next month.

临时协议将在下个月进行审查。

B1 noun /ˈpɑr.dən/

Pardon

宽恕; 原谅;

Meaning

forgiveness; the action of forgiving or being forgiven for an error or offense

Example

I beg your pardon for interrupting the meeting.

打扰会议，我请求宽恕。

C2 adjective /vɪˈtjuːpərətɪv/

vituperative

辱骂的

Meaning

Characterized by abusive or harsh language.

Example

The teacher’s vituperative remarks left the students in tears.

老师的辱骂言辞让学生们泪流满面。

B2 adverb /ˈpɑrʃəli/

Partially

部分地; 不完全地;

Meaning

to some extent; not completely; incompletely

Example

The building was only partially destroyed in the fire.

这座建筑在火灾中仅部分被摧毁。

B2 noun /tsuːˈnɑː.mi/

tsunami

海啸

Meaning

a large sea wave caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption

Example

The tsunami devastated the coastal town, leaving thousands homeless.

海啸摧毁了沿海城市，导致成千上万的人无家可归。

C2 noun /ˌɛfəˈvɛsəns/

effervescence

泡沫

Meaning

The release of gas bubbles; vivacity or high-spiritedness.

Example

Her effervescence made her the life of the party.

她的泡沫让她成为派对的灵魂。

C1 noun /ɪˈnɔːrmɪti/

enormity

巨大性

Meaning

The extreme scale, seriousness, or extent of something perceived as bad or morally wrong.

Example

The enormity of the crime shocked the entire community.

犯罪的巨大性震惊了整个社区。

C2 noun /ˈɡɪbən/

gibbon

长臂猿

Meaning

a small to medium-sized tailless ape with long arms, native to the forests of Southeast Asia

Example

The gibbon swung gracefully through the trees using its long arms.

长臂猿用它的长臂在树林间优雅地摆动。

B2 adjective /prɛsˈtɪdʒəs/

prestigious

有声望的

Meaning

having a high reputation; respected

Example

Harvard University is one of the most prestigious universities in the world.

哈佛大学是世界上最有声望的大学之一。

A2 phrasal verb /pɪk ʌp/

pick up

捡起; 接载; 学会

Meaning

to lift something; to collect or receive someone or something; to learn or acquire gradually; to improve or increase

Example

She picked up the book from the floor.

她从地板上捡起了那本书。

C1 adjective /ˌɔːrθəˈpiːdɪk/

orthopedic

与骨骼或肌肉畸形的矫正有关

Meaning

Relating to the correction of deformities of bones or muscles.

Example

She visited an orthopedic surgeon for her back pain.

她因为背痛去看了骨科医生。

C1 verb /rɪˈtrækt/

retract

Meaning

to withdraw a statement, promise, or part of the body; to pull back

Example

The company retracted its earlier statement after realizing the error.

B2 verb /ɪnˈsɜːrt/

insert

插入

Meaning

to put or place something into something else

Example

Please insert the key into the lock.

请将钥匙插入锁孔。

C2 verb /prəˈroʊɡ/

prorogue

暂停会议

Meaning

to discontinue a session of a parliament or assembly without dissolving it

Example

The president decided to prorogue parliament until the crisis was resolved.

总统决定暂停议会，直到危机得到解决。

B2 noun /ˈtoʊ.kən/

token

象征 / 代币

Meaning

A symbol or object that represents something, often given as a sign of appreciation or as a substitute for money.

Example

She gave him a small gift as a token of gratitude.

她给了他一份小礼物，作为感谢的象征。

C2 noun /ˈdʒɪŋɡoʊˌɪzəm/

jingoism

极端民族主义

Meaning

extreme patriotism expressed in aggressive foreign policy

Example

The politician's speech was filled with jingoism.

那位政治家的演讲充满了沙文主义。

C2 verb /koʊˈhɪr/

cohere

结合

Meaning

To stick together; to be united logically or physically.

Example

The ideas in his essay cohere well.

他文章中的观点很好地结合在一起。

C2 adjective /ˈmiːliˌmaʊðd/

mealymouthed

含糊其辞

Meaning

not willing to speak directly and honestly; evasive in speech

Example

The politician gave a mealymouthed response to the tough question.

那位政治家对这个难题的回答含糊其辞。

A2 noun /ˈsoʊldʒərz/

soldiers

Meaning

members of an army who serve their country in war or peace

Example

The soldiers marched proudly down the street.

A1 noun /kiː/

Key

钥匙

Meaning

a small piece of shaped metal used to operate a lock; something that provides a means of access

Example

She lost her house key and couldn't get inside until the locksmith arrived.

她丢失了她的房子钥匙，直到锁匠到来之前无法进入。

A2 noun /ˈɑːrmi/

army

军队

Meaning

a large organized military force trained for war

Example

The army protected the border from attack.

军队保护了边境免受攻击。

C1 noun /ˈwɪtʃ.krɑːft/

witchcraft

巫术

Meaning

the practice of magical skills, spells, and abilities

Example

In old times, many people believed in witchcraft.

在古代，许多人相信巫术。

C1 noun /ˈpɑːrtʃmənt/

parchment

羊皮纸

Meaning

a thin material made from animal skin, used in the past for writing

Example

The ancient manuscript was written on parchment.

古老的手稿写在羊皮纸上。

C2 noun /ˈdəʊ.lər/

dolor

痛苦

Meaning

A state of great sorrow or distress.

Example

The nation was in deep dolor after the tragedy.

国家在悲剧发生后陷入了深深的痛苦。

C1 adjective /ˈpɑːr.dən.ə.bəl/

Pardonable

可原谅的

Meaning

able to be forgiven; excusable

Example

His mistake was pardonable given the difficult circumstances.

他的错误是可以原谅的，鉴于困难的情况。

C1 noun /ˈhaɪ.drəʊˌpaʊər ˌdʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

hydropower generation

水力发电

Meaning

The production of electrical power through the use of the gravitational force of falling or flowing water.

Example

Hydropower generation promotes green energy.

水力发电促进绿色能源。

C1 noun /ˈɡrɪd.əl/

Griddle

铁板

Meaning

a flat heating surface for cooking food, typically made of metal

Example

She cooked pancakes on the hot griddle.

她在热的铁板上煎饼。

B1 verb /ədˈmaɪər/

admire

欣赏

Meaning

To respect, appreciate, or look up to someone or something.

Example

I really admire her dedication to education.

我真的很欣赏她对教育的奉献。

C1 noun /ˈstəʊ.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/

stoicism

斯多伊主义

Meaning

The endurance of pain or hardship without the display of feelings and without complaint.

Example

His stoicism during hardship was admirable.

他在困境中的斯多伊主义令人钦佩。

B1 noun/adjective /ˈnɒvəl/

novel

小说 / 新的

Meaning

A long fictional narrative; also something new or unusual.

Example

She spent the weekend reading a historical novel.

她在周末阅读了一本历史小说。

C1 verb /ˈdʒʌmbəl/

jumble

混合

Meaning

to mix things together in a confused or untidy way

Example

Don't jumble all the papers together in one pile.

不要把所有的文件混在一起。

C1 verb /wiːld/

wield

持有，使用

Meaning

To hold and use a weapon, tool, or power effectively.

Example

The warrior wielded his sword with great skill.

战士熟练地使用他的剑。

B2 noun /ˈrɔɪəlti/

royalty

皇室成员 / 特许权使用费 (作者收入)

Meaning

Members of a royal family or payment made to the owner of a patent, copyright, or natural resource.

Example

The author receives a royalty for every book sold.

作者从每本卖出的书中获得特许权使用费。

C2 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈwiːnɪŋ/

overweening

过度自负

Meaning

excessively arrogant or prideful

Example

His overweening pride cost him many friends.

他过度的自豪让他失去了许多朋友。

C1 verb əˈkruː

accrue

累积

Meaning

To accumulate or receive (payments or benefits) over time.

Example

Interest accrues on the savings account every month.

每个月储蓄账户上会积累利息。

C1 adjective /fəˈroʊ.ʃəs/

Ferocious

凶猛，残忍，激烈

Meaning

savagely fierce, cruel, or violent; extremely aggressive

Example

The ferocious storm destroyed many houses in the coastal area.

凶猛的暴风摧毁了沿海地区的许多房屋。

B1 noun /tʃuˈɪʃ.ən/

tuition

学费

Meaning

the fee for instruction or teaching, typically at a school or university

Example

The tuition for the college has increased this year.

今年大学的学费上涨了。

A2 verb /pʊʃ/

push

推

Meaning

to exert force to move something away from oneself; to press against

Example

Push the button to ring the bell.

按下按钮以响铃。

B2 noun /ɪkˈspen.dɪ.tʃər/

expenditure

支出

Meaning

The action of spending funds; an amount of money spent.

Example

Managing expenditure is critical for budgeting.

管理支出对于制定预算至关重要。