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C1 verb /ɪnˈsjuː/

ensue

发生
Meaning
to happen as a result or consequence
Example
After the argument, silence ensued.
争论后，沉默随之而来。
B2 noun /ˈvɜː.dɪkt/

verdict

Meaning
a decision made by a jury or judge in a court case
Example
The jury returned a guilty verdict after three hours of deliberation.
B1 noun /əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃən/

Accommodation

住宿
Meaning
a room, group of rooms, or building in which someone may live or stay
Example
The hotel provides comfortable accommodation for tourists.
酒店为游客提供舒适的住宿。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈæk.tɪv/

Inactive

不活跃的
Meaning
not active; not working; dormant; idle
Example
The volcano has been inactive for over a century.
这座火山已休眠超过一个世纪。
C2 adjective /ˌkɑːmənˈsɛnsɪkəl/

commonsensical

有常识的
Meaning
based on or showing sound practical judgment; sensible
Example
It was commonsensical to carry an umbrella on a rainy day.
在雨天带伞是有常识的。
B1 verb /spaɪ/

spy

间谍
Meaning
to secretly collect information about a person, group, or country
Example
He was caught spying on his neighbor through the window.
他在窗户旁边偷偷地监视邻居时被抓住了。
A2 noun /ˈtɜːrki/

turkey

火鸡 (一种大鸟)
Meaning
a large bird native to North America, often eaten at special occasions like Thanksgiving; also the meat of this bird.
Example
We roasted a turkey for Thanksgiving dinner.
我们为感恩节晚餐烤了一只火鸡。
A2 adjective, adverb, interjection /ɔːlˈraɪt/

alright

没问题
Meaning
satisfactory or acceptable; safe or unharmed; used to express agreement or acknowledgment
Example
Everything is going to be alright.
一切都会没问题的。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpæsəbəl/

impassable

无法通行
Meaning
Impossible to travel along or over.
Example
The road became impassable after the heavy snowfall.
这条路在大雪过后变得无法通行。
C2 noun /kəmˈpleɪsəns/

complaisance

讨好
Meaning
willingness to please others; courteous compliance
Example
Her complaisance made her popular among her colleagues.
她的讨好让她在同事中变得很受欢迎。
C2 adjective /ˈsɜːrkəmskraɪbd/

circumscribed

受限的
Meaning
restricted or limited in scope or freedom
Example
Her freedom of choice was circumscribed by social rules.
她的选择自由受社会规则的限制。
A2 noun /ˈprɪzən/

prison

监狱
Meaning
a building where people are kept as punishment for a crime or while waiting for trial
Example
He was sent to prison for his crimes.
他因犯下罪行而被送进监狱。
C1 noun /ˈkɒl.ə.bəʊn/

Collar-bone

锁骨
Meaning
either of the pair of bones joining the breastbone to the shoulder blades; clavicle
Example
He broke his collar-bone in the accident.
他在事故中摔断了锁骨。
B2 adjective, adverb /ˈlɒŋ taɪm/

long-time

长期的
Meaning
lasting or existing for a long period of time; having continued for many years
Example
She is a long-time friend of my family.
她是我家长期的朋友。
A1 noun /pəˈliːs/

police

警察
Meaning
a body of officers representing the civil authority of government
Example
The police arrived quickly to investigate the scene.
警察很快赶到现场进行调查。
C1 adverb /ˌhɛdˈfɜrst/

headfirst

头朝前
Meaning
With the head leading; in a reckless or hasty manner.
Example
He dived headfirst into the pool.
他头朝前跳入游泳池。
C2 noun /ˈsɛpəlkər/

sepulcher

墓室
Meaning
A small room or monument, cut in rock or built of stone, in which a dead person is buried.
Example
The ancient king was laid to rest in a grand sepulcher.
古代国王被安葬在一个宏伟的墓室中。
C1 noun /ˈtʃʌk.əl/

Chuckle

轻微的笑声
Meaning
a quiet or suppressed laugh; to laugh quietly or with amusement
Example
He gave a soft chuckle when he heard the funny joke.
他听到那个有趣的笑话时发出轻轻的笑声。
B2 verb /kəˈrɛspɒnd/

correspond

通信
Meaning
to communicate by exchanging letters or messages
Example
I correspond regularly with my old friends.
我与我的老朋友定期通信。
B2 noun /ˈsɪnθɪsɪs/

synthesis

合成，组合
Meaning
The combination of ideas to form a theory or system.
Example
The synthesis of ideas from multiple perspectives led to innovation.
来自多个角度的想法的合成导致了创新。
C1 adjective /ˈræspi/

raspy

沙哑
Meaning
having a harsh, rough, or grating sound
Example
His raspy voice revealed years of smoking.
他的沙哑声音揭示了多年的吸烟。
C1 adjective /ˈɡrɪz.li/

grisly

可怕
Meaning
causing horror or disgust
Example
The police discovered a grisly scene at the crime site.
警方在犯罪现场发现了一个可怕的场景。
C2 adjective /ɡlɪb/

glib

表面上的但不真诚的
Meaning
speaking easily but without sincerity or depth
Example
The politician gave a glib answer to a serious question.
政治家对一个严肃的问题给出了表面上的回答。
A2 adverb /ˈen.i.weər/

Anywhere

任何地方
Meaning
in or to any place; wherever
Example
You can sit anywhere you like in this restaurant.
你可以在这家餐厅的任何地方坐下。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpæʃənd/

impassioned

充满激情的
Meaning
Filled with or showing great emotion.
Example
She gave an impassioned speech about human rights.
她发表了关于人权的充满激情的演讲。
C2 noun /ˈsɜːrklət/

circlet

Meaning
A small circular band, typically worn as an ornament on the head.
Example
The princess wore a golden circlet on her forehead.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈwɛlm/

overwhelm

Meaning
to overpower someone emotionally or physically; to be too much to handle
Example
She was overwhelmed with gratitude after receiving the help.
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。
C1 noun /ˈkʌvənənt/

covenant

契约
Meaning
a formal agreement or promise, often legally binding
Example
The landlord and tenant signed a covenant to maintain the property.
房东和租户签署了一份契约，以保持财产。
C1 noun /ˈkɒt.ən ˈfæb.rɪk/

Cotton Fabric

棉布
Meaning
textile made from cotton fibers, known for being soft, breathable, and comfortable
Example
Cotton fabric is perfect for summer clothing.
棉布是夏季衣物的完美选择。
A1 noun /aɪs/

Ice

冰
Meaning
water that has frozen and become solid
Example
The ice in my drink melted quickly in the hot weather.
我饮料中的冰在热天气下很快融化了。
C1 adjective, noun /ɔːɡˈzɪliəri/

auxiliary

辅助
Meaning
(adjective) providing supplementary or additional help and support; (noun) a person or thing that provides auxiliary support
Example
The hospital has an auxiliary power generator in case of emergencies.
医院有一个备用发电机，以防紧急情况。
B1 adjective /ˈtʃaɪl.dɪʃ/

Childish

孩子气; 典型的儿童行为，但对于成年人不合适
Meaning
immature and silly; behaving in a way that is typical of a child but inappropriate for an adult
Example
His childish behavior during the meeting was quite embarrassing.
他在会议期间的孩子气行为非常令人尴尬。
C1 noun /ruːz/

Ruse

诡计; 计谋
Meaning
an action intended to deceive someone; a trick or stratagem
Example
The thief used a clever ruse to distract the guard.
小偷使用了一种巧妙的诡计来分散警卫的注意力。
B1 noun /ˈwɪtnəs/

Witness

证人
Meaning
a person who sees an event, typically a crime or accident; someone who gives evidence in a court of law
Example
The witness testified in court yesterday.
证人昨天在法庭上作证。
B2 noun /ˈeɪlmənt/

ailment

疾病
Meaning
An illness, typically a minor one.
Example
He went to the doctor for a minor stomach ailment.
他因小的胃病去看了医生。
C2 noun /ˌmæləˈdɪkʃən/

Malediction

诅咒
Meaning
A magical word used to invoke a curse; an evil spell
Example
The witch uttered a terrible malediction upon her enemies.
女巫对她的敌人施下了可怕的诅咒。
B2 noun /ˈmɪn.ɪ.stri/

Ministry

部委
Meaning
A government department responsible for a particular area of public administration
Example
The Ministry of Education announced new policies for schools.
教育部宣布了新的学校政策。
C2 noun /əˈpɒfəsɪs/

apophasis

Meaning
A rhetorical device where the speaker brings up a subject by denying it or pretending to pass over it.
Example
The politician used apophasis by saying, 'I won’t even mention my opponent’s scandals.'
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。
B2 adjective /ˈslɒp.i/

Sloppy

马虎的; 脏的; 不经心做的
Meaning
careless; messy; done without care or attention to detail
Example
His sloppy handwriting was difficult to read.
他的潦草字迹很难读。
B2 verb /ˈstræŋɡəl/

strangle

Meaning
to kill or stop someone or something by squeezing the throat or restricting flow
Example
The villain tried to strangle his opponent in the dark alley.
B2 noun /ˈtuː.lɪp/

Tulip

郁金香
Meaning
a colorful spring flower with cup-shaped petals
Example
The red tulip bloomed beautifully in the garden.
红色的郁金香在花园里美丽地盛开。
C2 adjective /ɒmˈnɪʃ.ənt/

Omniscient

全知的
Meaning
having complete knowledge; all-knowing
Example
The narrator in the novel appears to be omniscient, knowing every character's thoughts.
小说中的叙述者似乎是全知的，知道每个角色的思想。
C1 noun /prəˈvaɪzoʊ/

proviso

条件
Meaning
a condition or stipulation attached to an agreement
Example
He accepted the job offer with the proviso that he could work remotely twice a week.
他接受了工作邀请，前提是他每周可以远程工作两次。
B2 verb /ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊz/

diagnose

诊断
Meaning
To identify a disease, condition, or problem by examining symptoms.
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with pneumonia.
医生诊断出他患有肺炎。
C1 verb /ɪnˈfleɪt/

inflate

充气；抬高
Meaning
to fill with air or gas so it expands; to increase excessively or artificially
Example
The mechanic inflated the tire to the correct pressure.
技工把轮胎充到了正确的气压。
B1 adjective /fɪkst/

fixed

固定的，稳定的
Meaning
firmly in place; not changing or movable
Example
The schedule for the meeting is fixed for Monday morning.
会议时间表已定于周一早上。
A2 adverb /ˈtoʊtəli/

Totally

完全
Meaning
completely; entirely; absolutely
Example
I totally agree with your opinion.
我完全同意你的意见。
B1 noun /dɪˈsɪʒənˌmeɪkɪŋ/

decision-making

决策制定
Meaning
the process of making decisions, especially important or business-related decisions
Example
The CEO's decision-making was crucial for the success of the company.
CEO的决策制定对公司成功至关重要。
A1 noun, verb /laɪn/

line

线
Meaning
A long narrow mark or band; a row of people or things; to cover the inside surface of something.
Example
People waited in a long line outside the theater.
人们在剧院外排着长队等候。
B2 verb /ˈɪmɪteɪt/

imitate

模仿
Meaning
to copy the behavior or manner of someone or something
Example
Children often imitate their parents' behavior.
孩子们经常模仿父母的行为。
B1 noun /ˈɡroʊ.sər/

Grocer

杂货商
Meaning
a person who sells food and household goods in a shop
Example
The grocer has fresh vegetables and fruits in his store.
杂货商店里有新鲜的水果和蔬菜。
A1 preposition /wɪðˈaʊt/

without

没有
Meaning
in the absence of, or not having something
Example
He left without saying goodbye.
他离开时没有说再见。
B2 noun /ˈnæʃənəl ˈænθəm/

national anthem

国歌
Meaning
an official patriotic song of a country, performed at national events and ceremonies
Example
The national anthem was played before the international match.
国际比赛前演奏了国歌。
B2 noun ˌsɛlf.kənˈtrəʊl

self-control

自我控制
Meaning
The ability to control one's emotions, behavior, and desires in order to obtain some reward, or avoid some punishment, typically in the longer term.
Example
Self-control is important for maintaining a balanced life.
自我控制对保持平衡的生活很重要。
B2 noun pɪər ˈɪnfluəns

peer influence

同龄人影响
Meaning
The effect that members of a peer group have on each other, especially in terms of behavior, attitudes, and decision-making.
Example
Peer influence can shape juvenile behavior significantly.
同龄人影响可以显著塑造青少年的行为。
C2 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈtɒmɪk/

diatomic

双原子
Meaning
Consisting of two atoms.
Example
Oxygen is a diatomic molecule.
氧气是双原子分子。
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。
B2 noun /ˈwɔː.tər pɒt/

Water pot

水壶
Meaning
a container used for storing or carrying water
Example
The water pot in the kitchen was filled with fresh drinking water.
厨房里的水壶装满了新鲜的饮用水。
C1 noun /liːs/

Lease

租赁合同
Meaning
a contract by which one party conveys land, property, services, etc. to another for a specified time, usually in return for a periodic payment
Example
They signed a two-year lease for the apartment.
他们签署了两年的公寓租赁合同。
C1 adjective /æbˈdɑː.mə.nəl/

abdominal

腹部的
Meaning
relating to the abdomen (the part of the body between the chest and pelvis)
Example
He complained of severe abdominal pain.
他抱怨剧烈的腹部疼痛。
A2 noun tuːlz

Tools

工具
Meaning
A device or implement used to carry out a particular function.
Example
You can use online tools like FamilySearch to create a family tree.
您可以使用像FamilySearch这样的在线工具来创建家谱树。
C1 noun ˌflʌk.tʃuˈeɪ.ʃən

fluctuation

波动
Meaning
An irregular rising and falling in number or amount; a variation.
Example
The stock market experiences frequent fluctuation.
股市经常经历波动。
B1 noun /laɪt ˈkʌlər/

Light Colour

浅色
Meaning
a pale or bright shade of any color
Example
The walls were painted in light colours to make the room look bigger.
墙壁被涂上了浅色，使房间看起来更大。
C1 verb /ɪɡˈnaɪt/

ignite

点燃
Meaning
To catch fire or cause to catch fire; to start or arouse.
Example
The sparks ignited the dry leaves in seconds.
火花在几秒钟内点燃了干叶。
B1 adjective /ɪˈnɔː.məs/

Enormous

巨大的; 庞大的; 异常大的
Meaning
very large in size, quantity, or extent; huge
Example
The elephant was enormous and weighed several tons.
大象非常巨大，重达几吨。
C2 noun /ˈbælæst/

ballast

压舱物
Meaning
heavy material used to stabilize a ship or vehicle
Example
The ship was loaded with ballast to remain steady in the storm.
船只装载了压舱物，以便在风暴中保持稳定。
B1 noun /məˈskiː.toʊ/

Mosquito

蚊子
Meaning
a small flying insect that bites people and animals to feed on their blood
Example
The mosquito bit me on the arm last night.
昨晚蚊子在我手臂上咬了我。
C2 noun /ˈlɪtərdʒi/

liturgy

礼仪
Meaning
A form or formulary according to which public religious worship is conducted.
Example
The priest followed the liturgy during the Sunday mass.
牧师在周日弥撒中遵循了礼仪。
C1 adjective /ˈspɪndli/

spindly

细长而脆弱
Meaning
Long, thin, and weak-looking
Example
The spindly tree bent under the weight of the snow.
细长的树在雪的重量下弯曲。
C1 adjective /ˈsɪn.tɪ.leɪ.tɪŋ/

scintillating

闪耀的
Meaning
brilliantly clever, exciting, or sparkling
Example
Her scintillating conversation kept everyone entertained.
她那闪耀的谈话让每个人都感到娱乐。
B1 verb /ˈberi/

bury

埋葬
Meaning
to put in the ground; to hide; to cover completely
Example
The dog buries its bone in the yard.
狗把它的骨头埋在院子里。
C1 adjective /ˈmɜː.sɪ.ləs/

Merciless

冷酷无情; 残忍的;
Meaning
showing no mercy or pity; cruel and heartless
Example
The merciless dictator showed no compassion.
无情的独裁者没有显示任何同情。
C1 adjective /ˈwaɪəri/

wiry

瘦弱而强壮
Meaning
Lean, tough, and strong, often with sinewy muscles.
Example
The wiry athlete moved with remarkable speed and agility.
那个瘦弱的运动员以惊人的速度和敏捷性移动。
C1 adjective /pəˈleɪ.ʃəl/

palatial

宫殿般
Meaning
resembling a palace in being spacious and splendid
Example
They stayed in a palatial hotel during their vacation.
他们在度假时住在一间宫殿般的酒店里。
B1 noun /ˈdʒuː.əl/

Jewel

宝石; 珍贵的石头; 装饰品
Meaning
a precious stone, typically a single crystal or piece of a hard lustrous or translucent mineral; a valuable ornament
Example
The crown was adorned with precious jewels from around the world.
王冠上装饰着来自世界各地的珍贵珠宝。
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪbər/

belabor

Meaning
to argue or elaborate on a subject in excessive detail; to attack verbally or physically
Example
The professor belabored the point until the students grew restless.
B2 noun /dɪˈsɛnt/

descent

下降 / 血统
Meaning
the action of moving downward, falling, or dropping; ancestry or origin
Example
The climbers began their descent from the mountain peak.
登山者从山顶开始下降。
C1 adjective /ɪˈnɔːrdənət/

inordinate

过度的
Meaning
Excessive or unusually large in degree.
Example
She spent an inordinate amount of time on her phone.
她在手机上花费了过多的时间。
B2 noun /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/

cargo

货物
Meaning
goods carried by a ship, plane, or other transport
Example
The ship was loaded with valuable cargo.
船上装载了珍贵的货物。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkɛmpt/

unkempt

邋遢
Meaning
Having an untidy or disheveled appearance.
Example
He looked unkempt after sleeping outdoors all night.
他睡了一整晚露天后，看起来邋遢。
C1 adjective /ˈhæb.ɪ.tə.bəl/

Habitable

宜居
Meaning
suitable or good enough to live in
Example
The planet Mars may become habitable in the future.
火星在未来可能变得宜居。
C2 adjective /ˈfæn.sɪ.ləs/

fanciless

没有想象力的，普通的
Meaning
without imagination or creativity; plain or ordinary
Example
His drawings were simple and fanciless.
他的画作既简单又没有想象力。
B2 noun/verb rɪˈfɔːm

reform

改革
Meaning
Make changes in (something, typically a social, political, or economic institution or practice) in order to improve it.
Example
Reform in the education system was a priority.
教育系统的改革是优先事项。
C2 noun səˈtaɪ.ə.ti

satiety

饱腹感
Meaning
The feeling of being satisfied or full, especially with regard to food.
Example
High-fiber foods provide longer satiety.
富含纤维的食物提供更长时间的饱腹感。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtrɛntʃt/

entrenched

根深蒂固
Meaning
Firmly established and unlikely to change.
Example
Corruption is deeply entrenched in the system.
腐败在这个系统中根深蒂固。
C2 noun /ˈtruːɪzəm/

truism

陈词滥调
Meaning
a statement that is obviously true and says nothing new or interesting
Example
It is a truism that hard work leads to success.
努力工作带来成功，这是一条陈词滥调。
C1 noun ˈdʒen.ə.saɪd

genocide

种族灭绝
Meaning
The deliberate killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation.
Example
The allegations of genocide raised global concerns.
种族灭绝的指控引起了全球关注。
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。
C2 noun /prɔːŋ/

prong

叉子的尖端
Meaning
a projecting pointed part, such as one of the pointed ends of a fork
Example
The fork has four prongs.
叉子有四个尖端。
B1 adjective /əˈkeɪ.ʒən.əl/

Occasional

偶然的
Meaning
occurring infrequently or irregularly; happening from time to time
Example
She enjoys occasional walks in the park.
她喜欢在公园里偶尔散步。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈkɒmp(ə)rəbl/

incomparable

无可比拟
Meaning
Without an equal in quality or excellence; matchless.
Example
The view from the mountain was incomparable.
山顶的景色无可比拟。
C2 noun /ˌkɒnvəˈluːʃən/

convolution

卷曲，复杂的转折或结构
Meaning
a twist, coil, or a complex and intricate shape or arrangement
Example
The brain has many convolutions that increase its surface area.
大脑有许多卷曲的形状，增加了其表面积。
B1 noun /əˈpruː.vəl/

approval

批准
Meaning
official permission or agreement for something
Example
The project received government approval.
该项目获得了政府批准。
B2 noun /ˈdɛsɪməl/

decimal

十进制
Meaning
A number system based on 10; a number expressed in the base-10 system.
Example
The number 0.75 is a decimal.
数字0.75是一个十进制数。
B2 noun /ˈoʊ.vər ɡroʊθ/

Over growth

过度生长
Meaning
excessive growth beyond normal size; too much development or expansion
Example
The overgrowth of weeds made the garden look untidy.
杂草的过度生长让花园显得不整洁。
C1 verb /ˌdɪsəˈlaʊ/

disallow

不允许
Meaning
to refuse to allow or accept something
Example
The referee disallowed the goal for offside.
裁判因为越位取消了进球。
C1 noun /jɑːrn/

Yarn

纱线
Meaning
spun thread used for knitting, weaving, or sewing; a long or rambling story
Example
She bought colorful yarn for knitting a sweater.
她买了彩色的纱线来编织一件毛衣。
B2 verb /plʌk/

pluck

摘取, 鼓起勇气
Meaning
to take hold of and quickly remove; to gather courage or determination
Example
She plucked a flower from the garden.
她从花园里摘了一朵花。
A1 adjective /ˈtwɛnti/

twenty

二十
Meaning
the number equivalent to 20
Example
He is twenty years old.
他二十岁。
A2 noun wʊd

wood

木材
Meaning
The hard fibrous material that forms the main substance of the trunk or branches of a tree or shrub.
Example
Wood is being tested for its resilience in space.
木材正在测试其在太空中的韧性。
C2 noun /ˈnɛtl̩/

nettle

一种触碰时会引起刺激的植物
Meaning
a plant with stinging hairs that cause irritation when touched
Example
He accidentally brushed against the nettle and felt a sharp sting.
他不小心碰到了荨麻，感到一阵剧烈的刺痛。
B1 verb /siːk/

seek

寻找
Meaning
to try to find or obtain something; to attempt or desire to achieve
Example
He decided to seek advice from his mentor.
他决定向他的导师寻求建议。
C1 adjective /ˈfæn.sɪ.fəl/

fanciful

幻想的, 不现实的
Meaning
overimaginative, unrealistic, or whimsical
Example
The story was too fanciful to be true.
这个故事太幻想了，不可能是真的。
C1 verb /krɪndʒ/

cringe

感到尴尬
Meaning
To shrink back in fear, embarrassment, or discomfort.
Example
She cringed when she remembered her mistake.
她想起自己的错误时，感到非常尴尬。
A1 noun /tʃeɪndʒ/

change

变化
Meaning
The act or instance of making or becoming different.
Example
Change is inevitable for growth.
变化对成长来说是不可避免的。
C2 verb /ˈkæstreɪt/

castrate

阉割
Meaning
To remove the testicles of a male animal or human.
Example
The farmer castrated the young bulls to make them easier to manage.
农民阉割了年轻的公牛，以便更容易管理它们。
A2 noun ˈtʃælɪndʒ

challenge

挑战
Meaning
A call to take part in a contest or competition, especially a demanding or stimulating one; a task or situation that tests someone's abilities.
Example
Plastic pollution poses a significant challenge to global health.
塑料污染对全球健康构成了重大挑战。
C1 noun /ˈprɒdɪdʒi/

prodigy

神童
Meaning
a person, especially a young one, with exceptional talents or abilities
Example
Mozart was a child prodigy in music.
莫扎特是一个音乐神童。
B1 noun /ˈkwɒn.tə.ti/

Quantity

数量; 数字; 体积
Meaning
an amount or number of something; the measurable property of something
Example
The quantity of water in the bottle is sufficient for the trip.
瓶子里的水量足够旅行使用。
B2 verb /ɡriːv/

grieve

悲伤
Meaning
To feel or cause deep sorrow, especially due to someone's death.
Example
She continues to grieve the loss of her best friend.
她继续为失去最好的朋友而悲伤。
C1 noun /ˈɔːrdɪnəns/

ordinance

法令
Meaning
An authoritative rule, law, or decree issued by a city, town, or authority.
Example
The city council passed an ordinance banning smoking in public parks.
市议会通过了一项法令，禁止在公共公园内吸烟。
B2 noun /ˈfeɪ.lɪŋ/

Failing

失败; 缺点; 弱点
Meaning
a weakness, especially in a person's character; a fault
Example
His only failing is that he talks too much during meetings.
他唯一的失败是他在会议中说得太多。
A1 noun /tʃiːz/

Cheese

奶酪
Meaning
a food made from the pressed curds of milk; used for photography to make people smile
Example
She added grated cheese to the pasta for extra flavor.
她把磨碎的奶酪加到意大利面中，增加了风味。
C1 adjective /ˈwoʊ.fəl/

woeful

悲惨的
Meaning
full of woe; very sad or miserable; also used to mean very bad or deplorable
Example
He gave me a woeful look when he lost the match.
当他输掉比赛时，他给了我一个悲惨的眼神。
B2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈfɪʃ.əl/

Unofficial

非官方的
Meaning
not officially authorized or confirmed; informal
Example
The unofficial results showed a close race.
非官方的结果显示出一场激烈的比赛。
C1 adverb /ˈhʌŋ.ɡrə.li/

Hungrily

饥饿地; 贪婪地; 渴望地
Meaning
in a way that shows hunger; greedily; eagerly
Example
The dog ate hungrily after not eating for hours.
狗在几个小时没吃东西后，饥饿地吃了起来。
C2 noun /ˌɪmbəˈsɪləti/

imbecility

愚蠢
Meaning
Extreme foolishness, stupidity, or weakness of mind.
Example
The plan was abandoned due to its sheer imbecility.
由于其极端的愚蠢，计划被放弃。
B2 adjective /ˌæbsənt ˈmaɪndɪd/

absent-minded

健忘的
Meaning
often forgetting things or not paying attention
Example
He is so absent-minded that he often forgets his keys.
他是那么健忘，以至于经常忘记自己的钥匙。
B1 noun /eɪdz/

aids

艾滋病
Meaning
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, a disease of the immune system caused by HIV
Example
AIDS is a major global health concern.
艾滋病是一个重大全球健康问题。