C1 noun /ɛnˈdɔːr.fɪnz/

endorphins

内啡肽

Meaning

Chemical compounds produced by the brain that reduce pain and create feelings of happiness.

Example

Exercise releases endorphins, reducing stress and pain.

锻炼释放内啡肽，减轻压力和疼痛。

A2 verb /saɪn/

sign

签名

Meaning

to write your name on something to show agreement or approval; to make a gesture with meaning

Example

Please sign the contract at the bottom of the page.

请在页面底部签署合同。

C1 adjective ˈskruː.pjʊ.ləs

scrupulous

一丝不苟

Meaning

Diligent, thorough, and extremely attentive to details; having moral integrity; acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper.

Example

He is known for being scrupulous in his work.

他因在工作中一丝不苟而闻名。

B1 adverb /ˈfʊli/

fully

完全

Meaning

completely or entirely; to the fullest extent

Example

She is fully aware of the risks.

她完全意识到这些风险。

B2 noun /ˈbʊlɪt/

Bullet

子弹

Meaning

a metal projectile fired from a gun

Example

The bullet missed its target and hit the wall.

子弹错过了目标并击中了墙壁。

C2 noun /dɪˈspɔɪlər/

despoiler

掠夺者

Meaning

A person who robs, plunders, or violently takes things from others.

Example

The despoilers left the city in ruins.

掠夺者让城市变成废墟。

C2 adjective /ˈhɛtərəˌdɒks/

heterodox

异端

Meaning

not conforming with accepted or orthodox standards or beliefs

Example

The professor was known for his heterodox views on religion.

教授以其在宗教问题上的异端观点而闻名。

B1 noun /ˈkwaɪər/

choir

合唱团

Meaning

An organized group of singers, typically performing in church services or concerts.

Example

The choir sang beautifully during the ceremony.

合唱团在仪式中唱得非常美丽。

B2 adverb /sɪˈvɪərli/

severely

严重地

Meaning

to a great degree; very seriously or harshly

Example

The patient was severely injured in the accident.

患者在事故中受了重伤。

B1 noun /ˈfeɪ.vər/

Favour

好意; 帮助; 仁慈

Meaning

approval, support, or liking for someone or something; a kind or helpful act

Example

Could you do me a favour and help me move this heavy box?

你能帮我一个忙，帮我搬动这个重箱子吗？

B1 adjective /ˈkriːmi/

creamy

像奶油一样光滑、丰富的质地

Meaning

having a smooth, rich texture like cream

Example

She poured a creamy sauce over the pasta.

她把奶油般的酱汁倒在了意大利面上。

C2 noun /ˈhɒdʒ.pɒdʒ/

hodgepodge

混杂物

Meaning

A confusing mixture of different things; a jumble.

Example

The essay was a hodgepodge of unrelated ideas.

这篇文章是一些不相关的想法的混杂物。

C1 noun /sɔːd fɪʃ/

Sword fish

剑鱼

Meaning

A large marine fish with an elongated bill resembling a sword

Example

The swordfish can swim at speeds up to 60 mph.

剑鱼的游泳速度可达每小时60英里。

A2 conjunction /ʌnˈlɛs/

unless

除非

Meaning

except if

Example

We won't go unless it stops raining.

除非雨停了，否则我们不去。

C2 verb /ʌnˈfrɒk/

unfrock

剥夺神职

Meaning

To remove a priest from his position or deprive someone of a rank.

Example

The corrupt priest was unfrocked after the investigation.

腐败的牧师在调查后被解除职务。

B2 adjective /ˈɡreɪ.ʃəs/

Gracious

和蔼的; 礼貌的; 慷慨的;

Meaning

kind; courteous; generous;

Example

She was very gracious and thanked everyone for their help.

她非常和蔼，并感谢所有人的帮助。

B2 verb ɪmˈpaʊərɪŋ

empowering

授权

Meaning

Giving someone the authority or power to do something; making someone stronger and more confident.

Example

Empowering children can lead to societal progress.

授权儿童可以促进社会进步。

B1 verb /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/

purchase

购买

Meaning

to buy something; to acquire by paying money

Example

I need to purchase groceries for the week.

我需要购买一周的食物。

C1 verb /dɪsˈɡrʌntl/

disgruntle

使不满

Meaning

to make someone dissatisfied or discontented

Example

The unfair treatment disgruntled the workers.

不公平的待遇使工人感到不满。

B2 adjective /kənˈvɜːrtəbl/

convertible

敞篷车, 有可折叠车顶的汽车

Meaning

able to be changed into a different form or use; also a car with a roof that can be folded down

Example

She drove her new convertible along the coastal road.

她开着她的新敞篷车沿着海岸公路行驶。

C1 noun /ˈhɑː.stɪdʒ/

Hostage

人质

Meaning

a person seized or held as security for the fulfillment of a condition; captive

Example

The police negotiated carefully to secure the release of all hostages unharmed.

警方小心谈判，确保所有人质无伤释放。

C2 adjective /ʌnˈkɒnʃənəbl/

unconscionable

不合理的

Meaning

shockingly unfair or unreasonable

Example

The company made unconscionable profits from the crisis.

公司从危机中获得了不合理的利润。

C1 verb /ˈprɒpəɡeɪt/

propagate

Meaning

To spread or transmit an idea, belief, or information widely; also to reproduce in plants or animals.

Example

Scientists work to propagate the species in captivity.

B1 verb /rɪˈleɪt/

relate

叙述

Meaning

to connect or show a link between; to tell a story

Example

She relates her experience to the audience.

她向观众讲述她的经历。

B2 adjective ˌkɒntrəˈdɪktəri

contradictory

矛盾的

Meaning

Mutually opposed or inconsistent; containing elements that oppose each other.

Example

Their views on education are contradictory.

他们关于教育的观点是矛盾的。

C2 noun /ˈvoʊtəri/

votary

信徒

Meaning

A devoted follower or admirer of someone or something.

Example

He is a votary of classical music and attends every concert.

他是古典音乐的信徒，每场音乐会都会参加。

B1 noun /ˈɛnvəloʊp/

envelope

信封

Meaning

a flat paper container used to enclose a letter or document

Example

She sealed the letter in an envelope and posted it.

她把信封好，并寄出了。

A2 noun /ɪɡˈzæm/

exam

考试

Meaning

a formal test of a person's knowledge or skill in a subject

Example

She studied hard for her final exam.

她为了最后的考试努力学习。

B2 noun /brest/

Breast

胸部

Meaning

the front surface of a person's or animal's body between the neck and the stomach

Example

The baby fell asleep on her mother's breast.

宝宝在母亲的胸部入睡。

B2 noun /dɪsˈɡʌst/

Disgust

厌恶

Meaning

a feeling of revulsion or strong disapproval aroused by something unpleasant

Example

She expressed her disgust at the politician's corrupt behavior openly.

她公开表达了对政治家腐败行为的厌恶。

B1 noun /pəˈlɪtɪʃən/

politician

政治家

Meaning

a person who is involved in politics, especially as a profession

Example

The politician promised to improve the economy.

政治家承诺改善经济。

B1 adverb /ˌnesəˈserəli/

Necessarily

必然地；不可避免地；

Meaning

as a necessary result; inevitably; by logical consequence

Example

Rich people are not necessarily happy.

有钱人不一定幸福。

C2 adjective /ˌdɛməˈnaɪəkəl/

demoniacal

恶魔般的

Meaning

characteristic of or resembling a demon; wildly evil

Example

He gave a demoniacal laugh that terrified everyone.

他发出了一声恶魔般的笑声，吓坏了所有人。

C2 noun /ˈɪkθiəˌsɔːrz/

ichthyosaurs

鱼龙（已灭绝的海洋爬行动物）

Meaning

Extinct marine reptiles that resembled fish and dolphins, dominant during the Mesozoic era.

Example

Ichthyosaurs were swift predators of the ancient seas.

鱼龙是古代海洋的迅猛掠食者。

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 noun ˌmɪt.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

mitigation

缓解

Meaning

The action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something.

Example

Mitigation of climate change requires collective effort.

应对气候变化的缓解需要集体努力。

B1 noun /ʃɑːrk/

Shark

鲨鱼

Meaning

a large marine fish with sharp teeth and a cartilaginous skeleton

Example

The shark is a powerful predator of the ocean.

鲨鱼是海洋中的强大掠食者。

C1 noun /ˌrɛs.ɪˈprɒs.ɪ.ti/

reciprocity

为了共同利益与他人交换物品的做法

Meaning

The practice of exchanging things with others for mutual benefit.

Example

Business relationships thrive on reciprocity.

商业关系依赖于互惠。

C1 verb ˈsɪn.ɚ.dʒaɪz

synergize

协同工作以提高效率。

Meaning

combine in such a way as to enhance effectiveness.

Example

The departments must synergize to improve efficiency.

各部门必须协作以提高效率。

C1 noun /maɪm/

Mime

哑剧演员

Meaning

A performer who acts without words, using only gestures and body movements

Example

The street mime entertained the crowd with his invisible box routine.

街头哑剧演员用他的无形盒子表演娱乐了人群。

C2 adjective /kənˈfɔːrməbl/

conformable

一致的

Meaning

Capable of being adapted or consistent with something; compliant.

Example

His actions were conformable to the rules of the institution.

他的行为与机构的规定一致。

C2 noun /ˌtɛliˈɒlədʒi/

teleology

目的论

Meaning

the explanation of phenomena by the purpose they serve rather than by cause

Example

Aristotle is often associated with the concept of teleology in philosophy.

亚里士多德常与哲学中的目的论概念相关联。

B1 adjective /dɪˈtɜːrmɪnd/

determined

决心的

Meaning

Having firmly decided to do something and not letting anything stop you.

Example

She was determined to finish her studies despite many obstacles.

尽管有许多障碍，她还是决心完成她的学业。

C2 adjective /kənˈdʌktəbl̩/

conductible

导电的

Meaning

capable of being conducted, especially electricity or heat

Example

Copper is highly conductible to electricity.

铜的导电性很高。

B2 noun /ˈbrʌðərhʊd/

brotherhood

兄弟情谊

Meaning

The relationship between brothers; an association of people with common interests

Example

The soldiers shared a strong sense of brotherhood.

士兵们分享了强烈的兄弟情谊。

C1 adjective /ˈmaɪzərli/

miserly

吝啬

Meaning

Unwilling to spend money; stingy.

Example

She lived a miserly life, refusing to buy anything new.

她过着吝啬的生活，拒绝购买任何新东西。

A2 noun /ˈstrɔːbəri/

Strawberry

草莓

Meaning

a small red heart-shaped fruit with tiny seeds on the surface and sweet taste

Example

I love eating fresh strawberries with cream during summer.

我喜欢在夏天吃新鲜的草莓配奶油。

C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈvɜːrtɪbəl/

indivertible

Meaning

Not able to be turned aside or diverted.

Example

The judge's indivertible attention was on the case.

C1 verb /dɪˈsɛləˌreɪt/

decelerate

减速

Meaning

to reduce speed; to slow down

Example

The car began to decelerate as it approached the traffic light.

汽车接近红绿灯时开始减速。

A2 adjective /swiːt/

Sweet

甜的; 亲切的; 迷人的

Meaning

having a pleasant taste; kind and gentle; pleasing

Example

She has a sweet voice that everyone loves to hear.

她有一个甜美的声音，人人都喜欢听。

C1 noun /ˈɪtʃ.i.nəs/

itchiness

痒

Meaning

The quality or condition of feeling an irritating sensation on the skin that causes a desire to scratch.

Example

Eye itchiness often leads to rubbing.

眼睛的痒感常常导致揉搓。

C1 noun /ɪnˈkrəʊtʃmənt/

encroachment

侵占

Meaning

the act of gradually intruding or taking over someone’s rights, land, or space

Example

The villagers protested against the encroachment on their farmland.

村民们抗议侵占他们的农田。

C1 adjective /rɪˈvoʊltɪŋ/

revolting

令人作呕的

Meaning

extremely unpleasant or disgusting

Example

The smell of the garbage was revolting.

垃圾的气味令人作呕。

C1 noun /ˈsɜːrmən/

sermon

讲道

Meaning

A religious discourse delivered by a preacher, often offering moral instruction or spiritual guidance.

Example

The pastor gave a moving sermon about compassion and forgiveness.

牧师做了一个关于同情和宽恕的感人讲道。

B1 noun /kɔːr/

core

核心

Meaning

the central or most important part of something

Example

Honesty is at the core of their values.

诚实是他们价值观的核心。

A1 noun /bɪt/

Bit

一小块或某物的少量; 短时间或短距离

Meaning

a small piece or quantity of something; a short time or distance

Example

Can you wait a bit longer for me?

你能为我再等一会儿吗？

B1 noun /ˈbeɪs.mənt/

Basement

地下室

Meaning

the lowest floor of a building, typically below ground level

Example

We store old furniture in the basement.

我们把旧家具存放在地下室。

C1 noun /ˈliːʒən/

lesion

损伤

Meaning

An area of damage or abnormal change in the tissue of an organism, often caused by injury or disease.

Example

The doctor examined the skin lesion carefully.

医生仔细检查了皮肤上的损伤。

B1 verb /pɔːr/

pour

倒

Meaning

to flow or cause to flow in a steady stream; to rain heavily

Example

Please pour the water into the glass carefully.

请小心地把水倒入玻璃杯。

B2 verb /ɡrænt/

grant

授予

Meaning

to give or allow someone to have; to admit or agree

Example

The university granted him a scholarship.

大学给了他奖学金。

C2 noun /ˈproʊbɪti/

probity

廉洁

Meaning

The quality of having strong moral principles; honesty and decency.

Example

The judge was admired for his integrity and probity.

法官因其正直和廉洁而受到赞赏。

B2 adjective /dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/

distinctive

独特的

Meaning

having a quality or characteristic that makes something different and easily noticed

Example

The restaurant is known for its distinctive flavors.

餐厅以其独特的味道而闻名。

B1 noun /ˈkaʊnti/

county

县

Meaning

A territorial division within a country, typically a region with its own local government.

Example

She grew up in a small county in northern England.

她在英格兰北部的一个小县长大。

C2 noun /dɪˈfoʊliənt/

defoliant

Meaning

a chemical that causes leaves to drop from plants, often used in warfare or agriculture

Example

The army sprayed defoliant to clear the forest cover.

C2 noun /ˈpɒl.iˌθi.ɪz.əm/

polytheism

多神教

Meaning

the belief in or worship of multiple gods

Example

Ancient Greeks practiced polytheism, worshiping gods like Zeus and Athena.

古希腊人实践多神教，崇拜像宙斯和雅典娜这样的神灵。

B1 noun ˌrek.ə.menˈdeɪ.ʃənz

recommendations

建议

Meaning

Suggestions or proposals as to the best course of action.

Example

The commission submitted their recommendations.

委员会提交了他们的建议。

A2 verb /prɪˈpɛər/

prepare

准备

Meaning

to make ready; to get something ready for use

Example

She needs to prepare dinner for her family.

她需要为家人准备晚餐。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈfɜːrnəl/

infernal

地狱的

Meaning

relating to hell; extremely troublesome or annoying

Example

The workers complained about the infernal noise from the construction site.

工人们抱怨施工现场的地狱般噪音。

B2 noun /ˈliːf.lət/

Leaflet

传单; 宣传单

Meaning

a printed sheet of paper containing information or advertising and usually distributed free

Example

She handed out leaflets about the environmental campaign.

她分发了有关环保运动的传单。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈɜːrθli/

unearthly

超自然的

Meaning

Strange or unnatural in a way that seems not of this world

Example

The forest was filled with an unearthly glow.

森林中充满了超自然的光辉。

C2 noun /ˌɪn.təˈvɛn.ʃə.nɪ.zəm/

interventionism

干预主义

Meaning

Government policy of active involvement in economic affairs.

Example

The central bank's interventionism helped stabilize inflation.

中央银行的干预主义帮助稳定了通货膨胀。

C1 verb /ˈstaɪfəld/

stifled

压制

Meaning

to suppress, hold back, or prevent something from happening

Example

He stifled a laugh during the serious meeting.

他在严肃的会议中压制了笑声。

A2 adjective /sɔft/

Soft

柔软; 温柔; 安静

Meaning

not hard or firm; gentle; quiet; tender

Example

The pillow is very soft and comfortable.

枕头很柔软，且很舒服。

C2 noun /ˌklɛptəˈmeɪniæk/

kleptomaniac

有不可抗拒的偷窃冲动的人

Meaning

A person with an irresistible urge to steal, typically without need or profit.

Example

The kleptomaniac was caught shoplifting again.

这个窃盗狂又一次在商店偷东西时被抓住了。

A2 noun /ˈbɪljən/

billion

Meaning

the number 1,000,000,000 (one thousand million)

Example

The company is worth more than a billion dollars.

C1 noun /ˈkælkjʊləs/

calculus

微积分

Meaning

A branch of mathematics concerned with rates of change and accumulation; also a hard mineral deposit in the body such as on teeth.

Example

Calculus is essential for advanced studies in physics and engineering.

微积分是物理学和工程学高级研究的基础。

B2 noun /ˈaʊtˌfɪt/

outfit

服装

Meaning

A set of clothes worn together, often for a particular occasion.

Example

She wore a beautiful outfit to the party.

她穿了一套漂亮的服装去参加派对。

B2 noun /əˈvɔɪdəns/

avoidance

回避

Meaning

the act of staying away from something; deliberate prevention of contact or confrontation

Example

Avoidance of difficult conversations can create bigger problems later.

回避困难的对话可能会在以后造成更大的问题。

C1 noun /ˈfʊtˌnoʊt/

foot-note

脚注

Meaning

A note of reference, explanation, or comment placed at the bottom of a page.

Example

The author included a foot-note to explain the historical context.

作者加入了一个脚注，以解释历史背景。

A2 noun /ˈkænsər/

cancer

癌症

Meaning

A disease in which abnormal cells divide uncontrollably and destroy body tissue.

Example

Smoking is a leading cause of lung cancer.

吸烟是导致肺癌的主要原因。

B2 adjective /əˈdʒeɪsənt/

Adjacent

邻近的

Meaning

পার্শ্ববর্তী; সংলগ্ন; নিকটবর্তী;

Example

The hotel is adjacent to the shopping mall.

酒店与购物中心相邻。

C1 adjective /ˈpjuːtrɪd/

putrid

腐烂的

Meaning

decayed and emitting a foul smell

Example

The garbage smelled putrid after days in the sun.

垃圾在阳光下几天后开始发臭，变得腐烂。

C1 noun /hɒˈstɪləti/

hostility

敌意

Meaning

hostile behavior; unfriendliness or opposition

Example

The negotiations ended in an atmosphere of hostility.

谈判以敌意的氛围结束。

A2 noun /ˈkɪndərˌɡɑːrtn/

kindergarten

幼儿园

Meaning

a school or class for young children, typically between the ages of four and six

Example

She enrolled her child in kindergarten to prepare for elementary school.

她把孩子注册进了幼儿园，为小学做准备。

A2 noun/verb /ˈsɜːrkəl/

circle

圆圈

Meaning

a round shape; to move all the way around something

Example

The children sat in a circle.

孩子们坐成了一个圈。

C2 noun /ˈɔːldərmən/

alderman

市议会成员

Meaning

An elected member of a municipal council in certain cities and towns.

Example

The alderman proposed a new plan for community parks.

市议员提出了一个新的社区公园计划。

B1 noun /paɪp/

pipe

管道

Meaning

a tube used for conveying liquids or gases

Example

The plumber fixed the broken pipe.

水管工修理了坏掉的管道。

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。

C2 noun /ˈeɪ.pi.ˌɛr.i/

apiary

蜂箱养殖场

Meaning

A place where beehives are kept, especially for commercial purposes.

Example

The farmer built a new apiary to produce organic honey.

农民建造了一个新的蜂箱养殖场，以生产有机蜂蜜。

C1 adjective /həˈbɪtʃuəl/

habitual

习惯性的

Meaning

Done or doing constantly or as a habit; customary.

Example

He was a habitual latecomer to class.

他是一个上课习惯性迟到的人。

B1 noun /ˈɑː.kɪ.tekt/

architect

建筑师

Meaning

a person who designs buildings and oversees their construction

Example

The architect designed a modern office building.

建筑师设计了一座现代的办公楼。

C1 noun /θiˈɒlədʒi/

theology

神学

Meaning

The study of the nature of God and religious beliefs.

Example

She is pursuing a degree in theology at the university.

她正在大学攻读神学学位。

B2 adjective /rɪˈliːvd/

relieved

松了一口气

Meaning

feeling happy and less worried after something stressful has been removed or resolved

Example

She felt relieved after hearing the good news.

听到好消息后，她感到松了一口气。

C1 noun /ˈbʊl.ək/

Bullock

牛犊

Meaning

a young bull; a castrated bull used for farm work

Example

The farmer used a bullock to plow the field.

农民用牛犊来耕地。

C1 verb /ɪmˈbɛd/

imbed

嵌入

Meaning

To fix firmly or deeply in a surrounding mass.

Example

The journalist imbedded himself with the troops to report firsthand.

记者将自己嵌入部队中以第一时间进行报道。

B2 noun /ˈskɒl.ər/

Scholar

学者；学术人员

Meaning

a person who has studied a subject for a long time and knows a lot about it; an academic

Example

The renowned scholar published several books on ancient history.

著名学者出版了几本关于古代历史的书籍。

B2 adjective ˈskɒl.ə.li

scholarly

学术的

Meaning

Having or showing great knowledge or learning; academic in approach or method.

Example

He wrote a scholarly article on ancient philosophy.

他写了一篇关于古代哲学的学术文章。

A2 noun /ˈɛər.laɪn/

airline

航空公司

Meaning

A company that provides regular flights for passengers and goods.

Example

The airline announced a discount on international tickets.

航空公司宣布对国际机票提供折扣。

B2 noun /ˈɒkjʊpənt/

occupant

乘客

Meaning

A person who resides in or is present in a house, vehicle, seat, or place.

Example

The car had three occupants at the time of the accident.

事故发生时，车上有三名乘客。

C2 noun /maɪˈæzmə/

miasma

恶臭空气

Meaning

An unpleasant or unhealthy smell or atmosphere.

Example

A miasma of decay hung over the abandoned house.

腐烂的气味弥漫在废弃的房子上方。

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。

B2 noun /ˈæltɪtuːd/

altitude

高度

Meaning

the height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level

Example

The airplane is flying at an altitude of 30,000 feet.

飞机以30,000英尺的高度飞行。

C1 verb /aʊtˈlɪv/

outlive

比…活得长

Meaning

to live longer than someone or something else

Example

She outlived all her siblings.

她活过了所有的兄弟姐妹。

B2 noun /fɪst/

Fist

拳头; 拳击

Meaning

a person's hand when the fingers are bent in toward the palm and held there tightly

Example

He raised his fist in victory after winning the championship match.

他在赢得冠军比赛后举起了拳头。

C2 noun /ˈdɛvɪltrɪ/

deviltry

恶魔的诡计

Meaning

Cruel or malicious behavior; mischief with an evil aspect.

Example

The villain’s deviltry terrified the townsfolk.

恶棍的恶作剧吓坏了镇上的人。

B1 adjective /ˈæbsənt/

absent

缺席

Meaning

not present at a place or event

Example

She was absent from the meeting yesterday.

她昨天没有参加会议。

B2 noun /ˈlɪtə(r)/

liter

Meaning

a metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter

Example

The recipe calls for two liters of water.

C1 noun /ˈskwɒlər/

squalor

贫困

Meaning

the state of being extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially due to poverty or neglect

Example

They lived in squalor without basic facilities.

他们在没有基本设施的贫困中生活。

C2 adjective /ˈrɛkriənt/

recreant

懦弱的, 背叛的

Meaning

cowardly or unfaithful to duty

Example

The recreant soldier abandoned his post in fear.

那名懦弱的士兵因恐惧而放弃了他的岗位。

A1 verb /raɪd/

ride

骑/骑行

Meaning

to travel on or in a vehicle; to sit on and control a horse

Example

She likes to ride her bicycle to work.

她喜欢骑自行车去工作。

C1 verb prəˈpel

propel

推动

Meaning

To drive, push, or cause to move in a particular direction, typically forward.

Example

Lack of proper guidance can propel adolescents toward delinquency.

缺乏适当的指导可能会推动青少年走向犯罪。

B2 noun /ɪmˈbærəsmənt/

embarrassment

尴尬

Meaning

a feeling of self-consciousness, shame, or awkwardness

Example

Her face turned red with embarrassment after the mistake.

她因错误而羞愧得脸红了。

C2 noun/verb /sluːs/

sluice

水闸 / 清洗

Meaning

A sliding gate for controlling the flow of water; to wash or rinse with water in large quantities.

Example

The workers sluiced the mud off the street after the heavy rain.

工人们在暴雨后清洗了街道上的泥巴。

C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈprəʊtʃəbl̩/

irreproachable

无可指责

Meaning

Beyond criticism; faultless.

Example

The judge was known for his irreproachable integrity.

法官因其无可指责的正直而闻名。

B1 noun /ˈkætəɡɔːri/

regulation

由权威制定和维护的规则或指令

Meaning

A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority.

Example

Government regulation ensures fair business practices.

政府规则确保公平的商业实践。

A2 noun /ˈsoʊldʒər/

soldier

士兵

Meaning

a person who serves in an army, especially as a professional fighter

Example

The soldier marched proudly with his unit.

士兵骄傲地与他的部队一起行进。

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 /əˈlɪtəreɪt/

alliterate

使用押头韵

Meaning

to repeat the same consonant sound at the beginning of words in a phrase or sentence

Example

The poet often alliterates words to create rhythm.

诗人经常押头韵来创造节奏。

C1 noun /ɪnˈdʌstriəsnəs/

industriousness

勤奋

Meaning

The quality of being hardworking and diligent.

Example

His industriousness earned him a promotion at work.

他的勤奋为他在工作中赢得了晋升。

B2 verb /rɪˈzɪst/

resist

抵抗

Meaning

to oppose or fight against; to withstand

Example

He could not resist the temptation.

他无法抵抗诱惑。