B2 noun /ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəl ˈmuːvmənt/

environmental movement

环境运动

Meaning

A social or political movement aimed at protecting the environment and promoting sustainable practices through advocacy, education, and policy changes.

Example

The environmental movement focuses on reducing pollution and protecting ecosystems.

环境运动专注于减少污染并保护生态系统。

A2 noun /ˈkoʊkənʌt/

Coconut

椰子

Meaning

a large brown seed with hard shell containing white flesh and coconut water

Example

We drank coconut water directly from the coconut.

我们直接从椰子里喝椰子水。

B2 noun /ˈspɛʃəlti/

specialty

专长

Meaning

a particular area of study, work, or interest; something in which a person or place excels

Example

Her specialty is pediatric medicine.

她的专业是儿科医学。

B2 adjective /ˈpreɪz.wɜː.ði/

Praiseworthy

值得赞扬

Meaning

deserving praise; commendable; admirable

Example

Her charitable work is truly praiseworthy.

她的慈善工作确实值得赞扬。

C1 noun /ˈsteɪ.ʃən.ər/

Stationer

文具商

Meaning

a person who sells paper, pens, pencils, and other office supplies

Example

The stationer recommended the best pens for writing exams.

文具商推荐了最适合考试的钢笔。

B2 noun /ˈdʒoʊ.kər/

Joker

小丑

Meaning

a playing card with a picture of a jester, used as a wild card; a person who is fond of joking

Example

He used the joker card to complete his winning hand in the poker game.

他用小丑牌来完成他在扑克游戏中的赢牌。

C1 adjective /ˈkæn.dɪd/

Candid

坦诚; 直率; 诚实

Meaning

truthful and straightforward; frank and honest in expression

Example

I appreciate your candid opinion about the project.

我很欣赏你对这个项目的坦诚意见。

B2 noun /ˈsʌfərɪŋ/

suffering

痛苦

Meaning

the state of undergoing pain, distress, or hardship

Example

They tried to relieve his suffering with medicine.

他们试图用药物减轻他的痛苦。

C1 adjective /prəˈfɛtɪk/

prophetic

预言的

Meaning

accurately predicting or describing what will happen in the future

Example

His prophetic words came true after many years.

他的预言之言在多年后实现了。

C1 noun /juːˈfɔː.ri.ə/

euphoria

欣快, 兴奋, 狂喜

Meaning

A feeling or state of intense excitement and happiness; elation.

Example

Winning the championship brought a sense of euphoria.

赢得冠军带来了一种陶醉的感觉。

C2 noun /ˈhɑːstəlri/

hostelry

旅馆

Meaning

An inn or lodging place, especially one for travelers.

Example

They stayed at a small hostelry near the mountains.

他们住在山附近的一个小旅馆里。

A2 noun /ˈmaʊn.tɪn/

Mountain

山

Meaning

a large natural elevation of earth and rock rising above the ground

Example

They climbed the highest mountain in the region.

他们攀登了该地区最高的山。

B2 verb /prɪˈzɜːv/

preserve

保护

Meaning

to keep something in its original state; to protect from harm or decay

Example

We must preserve our natural environment.

我们必须保护我们的自然环境。

B2 noun /vaɪs/

Vice

恶习; 不道德行为; 缺点

Meaning

an immoral or wicked behavior; a moral failing or fault

Example

Smoking is his only vice.

吸烟是他唯一的恶习。

C2 noun /ˈɛksɪdʒənsi/

exigency

紧急需求

Meaning

an urgent need or demand requiring immediate attention

Example

In times of war, the exigency of the situation requires quick decisions.

在战争时期，局势的紧急需求需要迅速的决策。

C2 noun /ˌmɪsæprɪˈhɛnʃən/

misapprehension

误解

Meaning

a mistaken belief or misunderstanding

Example

There is a common misapprehension about the causes of the disease.

关于疾病原因存在常见的误解。

C2 adjective /juːˈnɪsənənt/

unisonant

和谐的

Meaning

Sounding together or in harmony.

Example

The unisonant voices created a powerful effect.

和谐的声音创造了强大的效果。

B1 adjective /ˈdʒɛntəl/

gentle

温柔

Meaning

Kind, mild, or tender in nature or behavior

Example

He was always gentle with children.

他总是对孩子们很温柔。

B2 verb /ˈwiːkən/

Weaken

削弱

Meaning

to make or become less strong or powerful

Example

The illness weakened his immune system significantly.

这场疾病显著削弱了他的免疫系统。

A1 pronoun /ɪt/

it

它

Meaning

used to refer to a thing, animal, or idea previously mentioned or easily identified

Example

It is raining outside.

外面在下雨。

B1 verb /ˈwɪspər/

whisper

低声说

Meaning

to speak very softly using one's breath without vocal cords

Example

She whispered a secret in my ear.

她在我耳边低声说了一个秘密。

B2 verb /əˈsɛmbəl/

assemble

集合

Meaning

to gather or bring together in one place

Example

The students assembled in the hall for the meeting.

学生们为了会议在大厅里集合。

A2 adverb /dəˈrɛktli/ or /daɪˈrɛktli/

directly

直接

Meaning

in a straight line or manner; without anything in between

Example

She spoke directly to the manager about her concerns.

她直接与经理讨论了她的担忧。

C1 adjective /ˈkælkjʊleɪtɪŋ/

calculating

精明的

Meaning

acting in a scheming and ruthlessly determined way

Example

He had a cold and calculating approach to business.

他在商业上采取了冷酷而精明的态度。

B2 noun /ˌɡriːn ˈen.ə.dʒi/

green energy

绿色能源

Meaning

Energy derived from renewable sources that have minimal environmental impact.

Example

Green energy reduces environmental harm.

绿色能源减少了环境破坏。

A2 adjective /fænˈtæstɪk/

Fantastic

极好的; 奇妙的; 卓越的

Meaning

extremely good; wonderful; excellent

Example

The movie was absolutely fantastic!

这部电影绝对是精彩的！

A2 noun /ˈkʌp.bɔːrd/

Cupboard

橱柜

Meaning

a piece of furniture with doors and shelves for storing dishes, food, or clothes

Example

She stored all the plates and bowls in the kitchen cupboard.

她把所有的盘子和碗放进了厨房的橱柜里。

B1 adjective /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/

associated

关联的

Meaning

connected or related to something or someone

Example

She is closely associated with environmental movements.

她与环保运动密切相关。

C1 verb /əˈkrɛdɪt/

accredit

认证

Meaning

to officially recognize, authorize, or approve someone or something

Example

The university is accredited by the national education board.

大学已经获得了国家教育委员会的认证。

B1 noun /ˈsɪtɪzənʃɪp/

citizenship

国籍

Meaning

the status of being a recognized member of a state or country, with rights and duties

Example

He applied for American citizenship after living there for ten years.

他在美国生活了十年后申请了美国国籍。

B2 verb /ˌriːəˈʃʊr/

reassure

安慰

Meaning

to say or do something to remove someone's doubts or fears

Example

The teacher reassured the students before the exam.

老师在考试前安慰了学生。

C2 noun /ˈdɪti/

ditty

简短的歌曲

Meaning

a short, simple song or poem

Example

She sang a cheerful little ditty while cooking.

她一边做饭一边唱着愉快的小歌曲。

B2 noun /mʌŋk/

Monk

僧侣

Meaning

a man who is a member of a religious community living under vows

Example

The monk spent hours in meditation each day.

那位僧侣每天花几个小时冥想。

B2 verb /ˈtaɪtən/

Tighten

拧紧

Meaning

to make something more secure or less loose

Example

He tightened the screws to secure the shelf.

他拧紧了螺丝以固定架子。

C2 adjective /dɪsˈkʌmfɪtɪŋ/

discomfiting

令人不安

Meaning

Causing unease, embarrassment, or discomfort.

Example

His discomfiting questions made everyone shift uncomfortably in their seats.

他那令人不安的问题让大家在座位上不舒服地动来动去。

B2 adjective ˈpeɪn.ləs

painless

无痛

Meaning

Not causing pain; involving little effort or stress.

Example

Modern methods ensure painless treatment.

现代方法确保无痛治疗。

A2 noun /keɪdʒ/

Cage

笼子

Meaning

a structure with bars or wire for keeping birds or animals

Example

The parrot lives in a large cage.

鹦鹉生活在一个大笼子里。

C1 noun ˌkɒm.pjʊˈteɪ.ʃən

computation

计算

Meaning

The action of mathematical calculation.

Example

Complex computation is required for AI models.

复杂的计算对AI模型来说是必须的。

B2 noun /ˈwɜːrkˌfɔːrs/

workforce

劳动力

Meaning

the people engaged in or available for work

Example

The company is looking to expand its workforce by 20%.

公司计划将其劳动力扩大20%。

B1 noun /ˈlɔː.jər/

Lawyer

律师

Meaning

a person who practices or studies law; an attorney or a counselor

Example

She hired a lawyer to handle her case.

她雇佣了一位律师来处理她的案件。

B2 noun /ˌprɒb.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Probability

概率

Meaning

the likelihood that something will happen; a mathematical measure of how likely something is to occur

Example

There is a high probability of rain tomorrow.

明天有很高的降雨概率。

B2 noun, verb /ˈplɑːstər/

plaster

石膏，修补

Meaning

a soft mixture applied to walls or used to cover wounds; or to cover or coat with plaster

Example

The workers plastered the walls to make them smooth.

工人们将墙壁涂上石膏，使其平滑。

A1 preposition /wɪð/

with

与

Meaning

indicating the person or thing that is accompanying or involved with someone or something else

Example

She went to the market with her friend.

她和朋友一起去了市场。

A1 noun /ˈʃʊɡər/

Sugar

糖

Meaning

sweet crystalline substance used as a sweetener

Example

Please add two teaspoons of sugar to my coffee.

请在我的咖啡里加两茶匙糖。

B2 noun /əˈlaʊəns/

Allowance

津贴

Meaning

a sum of money paid regularly to a person; permission to do something

Example

Children receive a weekly allowance for helping with chores.

孩子们每周会因帮助做家务而获得津贴。

B2 noun /ˈbev.ər.ɪdʒ/

Beverage

饮料

Meaning

a drink, especially one other than water

Example

Would you like a hot or cold beverage with your meal?

你想要和你的餐一起喝热的还是冷的饮料？

A2 noun /ˈsɪstəm/

system

系统

Meaning

a set of connected parts forming a complex whole; an organized method

Example

The education system needs major reforms.

教育系统需要重大改革。

B2 verb /ˈsɪmbəlaɪz/

symbolize

象征

Meaning

to represent or stand for something else

Example

The dove symbolizes peace across cultures.

鸽子在不同文化中象征着和平。

C2 noun /ˈleʧ.ər/

Lecher

好色之徒

Meaning

a man who behaves in a sexually inappropriate way towards women

Example

The company fired him for being a lecher.

公司因为他是个好色之徒而解雇了他。

B2 verb /ˈbrɪdʒɪŋ/

bridging

建设桥梁，建立连接

Meaning

The action of building a bridge over something; connecting or reducing the distance between two things.

Example

The new initiative is bridging the gap between urban and rural development.

新举措正在缩小城市与乡村发展的差距。

C1 noun /təˈlɛpəθi/

telepathy

Meaning

the supposed communication of thoughts or ideas by means other than the known senses

Example

The twins claimed to share telepathy with each other.

C2 noun /ɪˈfɛmɪnəsi/

effeminacy

女性化

Meaning

The quality of showing traits traditionally associated with women, such as delicacy or softness.

Example

In ancient times, effeminacy was often criticized as a sign of weakness.

在古代，女性化常常被批评为软弱的标志。

B2 noun /ˈheɪ.trəd/

Hatred

仇恨

Meaning

intense dislike or ill will; a feeling of strong aversion

Example

His hatred for injustice motivated him to become a human rights lawyer.

他对不公正的仇恨促使他成为了一名人权律师。

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。

C1 noun /ˈem.ɪ.nəns/

Eminence

名声; 卓越

Meaning

fame or recognized superiority; high rank or status

Example

The professor achieved eminence in the field of quantum physics.

教授在量子物理学领域获得了名声。

B2 noun /truːp/

Troop

队伍

Meaning

a group of soldiers; military personnel organized as a unit

Example

The troop marched in formation across the parade ground.

队伍在游行场上列队行进。

C2 noun /ˈtɛsteɪtər/

testator

立遗嘱人

Meaning

a person who has made a will

Example

The lawyer read the will of the deceased testator.

律师朗读了已故立遗嘱人的遗嘱。

C1 verb /ˌmɪsˈmænɪdʒ/

mismanage

Meaning

to handle or control something badly or inefficiently

Example

The company went bankrupt because it was mismanaged for years.

C1 verb /piːv/

peeve

烦扰

Meaning

To annoy or irritate someone.

Example

His constant interruptions really peeve me.

他的不断打断真的让我很烦。

C2 noun /kərˈmʌdʒən/

curmudgeon

脾气暴躁的老人

Meaning

a bad-tempered, cranky, or irritable person, usually old

Example

The old curmudgeon complained about everything in the neighborhood.

那位脾气暴躁的老人抱怨着邻里的一切。

B2 noun /brɪŋk/

brink

边缘

Meaning

The edge or point just before a significant event or change.

Example

The company was on the brink of bankruptcy.

公司处于破产的边缘。

B1 verb /ˈpʌblɪʃ/

publish

出版

Meaning

to print and distribute books, magazines, etc.; to make information available

Example

The author will publish her new novel next month.

作者将在下个月出版她的新小说。

A2 noun /reɪs/

race

比赛

Meaning

a competition of speed, or a group of people with similar characteristics

Example

The race was very exciting, with many competitors.

比赛非常激动人心，有许多参赛者。

B2 noun /flɛkˈsɪbɪləti/

flexibility

灵活性

Meaning

The quality of bending easily without breaking; willingness to change or compromise.

Example

The flexibility of the working hours made it easier to balance work and personal life.

工作时间的灵活性使得平衡工作和个人生活变得更加容易。

B2 noun /ˌɑːrkiˈɑːlədʒi/

archaeology

考古学

Meaning

the study of human history and prehistory through excavation and analysis of artifacts, monuments, and other physical remains

Example

She studied archaeology to learn about ancient civilizations.

她学习考古学以了解古代文明。

B2 noun trænˈspær.ən.si

transparency

透明度

Meaning

The quality of being easy to perceive or detect; openness, accountability, and honesty in governance or operations.

Example

Transparency fosters trust in governance.

透明度促进了治理中的信任。

C1 noun /ˈæŋɡwɪʃ/

anguish

痛苦

Meaning

Severe mental or physical pain or suffering.

Example

She was in deep anguish after hearing the tragic news.

听到悲惨的消息后，她陷入了深深的痛苦。

C1 verb /ˌʌndərˈsɛl/

undersell

Meaning

to sell something at a lower price than competitors or to downplay the value of something

Example

The shop undersold its rivals by offering huge discounts.

C1 adjective /ˈheɪt.fəl/

Hateful

可憎的

Meaning

causing or deserving hatred; extremely unpleasant or offensive

Example

His hateful comments hurt everyone's feelings.

他那些充满仇恨的评论伤害了每个人的感情。

B1 noun /plʌm/

Plum

李子

Meaning

a small round fruit with smooth red or purple skin, sweet flesh, and a single large seed

Example

The purple plum was juicy and delicious.

紫色的李子又多汁又美味。

B2 verb prəˈlɒŋ

prolong

延长

Meaning

To extend the duration of something; to make something last longer.

Example

A healthy diet helps prolong life expectancy.

健康饮食有助于延长预期寿命。

C1 noun, adjective /ˈɡʊrmeɪ/

gourmet

美食家

Meaning

A person who appreciates fine food and drink; also refers to high-quality food.

Example

They went to a gourmet restaurant to celebrate their anniversary.

他们去了一家美食家餐厅庆祝他们的周年纪念。

A1 noun /ˈfraɪ.deɪ/

friday

星期五

Meaning

the day of the week following Thursday and preceding Saturday

Example

We have a team meeting every Friday afternoon.

我们每个星期五下午都有团队会议。

C1 noun /səˈsteɪnəbl ˈæɡrɪkʌltʃər/

sustainable agriculture

可持续农业

Meaning

Farming practices that meet current food needs while preserving environmental resources and maintaining the ability to produce food for future generations through ecologically sound methods.

Example

Sustainable agriculture practices protect the environment while ensuring food security.

可持续农业实践在保护环境的同时确保粮食安全。

B2 adjective /ˈstʌdid/

studied

深思熟虑

Meaning

carefully considered, deliberate, or planned

Example

Her response was calm and studied, not impulsive.

她的回答冷静而深思熟虑，非冲动。

A1 adverb /ˈnɛvər/

never

从不

Meaning

at no time in the past or future; not ever

Example

I have never seen such a beautiful sunset.

我从未见过如此美丽的日落。

B2 adjective /ˈlʌv.ə.bəl/

Lovable

值得爱的; 可爱的

Meaning

deserving of love; endearing; adorable

Example

The puppy was so lovable that everyone wanted to adopt it.

小狗是如此可爱，所有人都想领养它。

B2 adjective /ˌʌnrɪˈzɒlvd/

unresolved

未解决的

Meaning

not solved or settled; remaining undecided or unclear

Example

The dispute remains unresolved despite several meetings.

尽管开了几次会议，这个争议仍未解决。

B2 noun /ˈɡɑː.mənt/

garment

衣物

Meaning

An item of clothing.

Example

She bought a new garment for the party.

她为派对买了件新衣物。

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。

C2 verb /dɪˈspɒnd/

despond

沮丧

Meaning

to lose confidence or hope; to become dejected

Example

After repeated failures, he began to despond.

在多次失败后，他开始感到沮丧。

B1 verb /ˈmɛʒər/

measure

测量

Meaning

to determine the size, amount, or degree of something

Example

She measured the length of the table.

她测量了桌子的长度。

A1 adjective /ˈjuːs.fəl/

Useful

有用的; 实用的

Meaning

having a beneficial purpose; practical

Example

This tool is very useful for fixing problems.

这个工具对解决问题非常有用。

C1 noun /ˈstɪɡmə/

stigma

污名

Meaning

a mark of shame or disgrace associated with a particular circumstance or quality

Example

There is still a stigma around mental health issues in many societies.

许多社会中，心理健康问题仍然存在污名化现象。

C2 adjective /ˌækwiˈɛsənt/

acquiescent

默许的

Meaning

ready to accept something without protest, or to do what someone else wants

Example

He gave an acquiescent smile and agreed to the plan.

他露出了一个默许的微笑，同意了这个计划。

C2 noun /ˌmjuːtəˈbɪləti/

mutability

可变性

Meaning

The quality of being changeable or capable of change.

Example

The mutability of fashion trends makes it hard to keep up.

时尚潮流的变动性使得跟上它变得困难。

C2 noun /ˈɡʌp.i fɪʃ/

Guppy fish

孔雀鱼

Meaning

a small colorful freshwater fish popular in aquariums, known for its vibrant colors and easy breeding

Example

The guppy fish is perfect for beginners who want to start an aquarium.

孔雀鱼非常适合想要开始水族箱的初学者。

B2 adjective /ˈmɪl.ki waɪt/

Milky white

奶白色

Meaning

a pure white color resembling milk

Example

The clouds looked milky white against the blue sky.

云看起来像牛奶一样白，映衬在蓝天背景下。

B2 verb /ɪˈvækjueɪt/

evacuate

撤离

Meaning

To remove people from a dangerous place to safety.

Example

The residents were ordered to evacuate the building after the fire alarm.

火警响后，居民们被命令撤离大楼。

A2 adjective /ˈwɛstərn/

western

西方的

Meaning

relating to or characteristic of the West, especially Europe and the Americas

Example

She loves western music and culture.

她喜欢西方的音乐和文化。

B1 noun /ˈfɛloʊ/

fellow

伙伴

Meaning

a person who shares a common situation, interest, or activity with another

Example

He is a fellow student in my class.

他是我班上的一个伙伴。

B2 adjective /raɪp/

Ripe

成熟的; 准备食用

Meaning

fully developed and ready to eat; mature; ready for action or use

Example

The bananas are ripe and ready to eat.

香蕉已经成熟，准备食用。

B1 verb /prəˈpoʊz/

propose

提议

Meaning

to suggest an idea or plan for consideration; to ask someone to marry you

Example

I propose we take a short break.

我提议我们休息一下。

B1 noun, verb /ɡreɪd/

grade

等级

Meaning

A level of quality, rank, or performance; to assign a score or mark to work or performance.

Example

The teacher graded all the papers by the weekend.

老师在周末之前批改了所有的作业。

B2 adverb /səbˈstænʃəli/

substantially

显著

Meaning

to a great extent or degree

Example

The new policy has substantially improved working conditions.

新政策显著改善了工作条件。

B2 verb /əˈbaɪd/

abide

遵守

Meaning

to accept or act in accordance with; to endure; to dwell

Example

I will abide by the rules of the company.

我会遵守公司的规则。

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。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈhjuːmən/

Inhuman

不人道的

Meaning

lacking human qualities; cruel; brutal; savage

Example

The dictator's inhuman treatment of prisoners shocked the international community.

独裁者对囚犯的非人道待遇震惊了国际社会。

B2 adjective ˌɒn.trə.prəˈnɜː.ri.əl

entrepreneurial

企业家精神

Meaning

Relating to or characterized by the activity of setting up a business or businesses, taking on financial risks in the hope of profit.

Example

His entrepreneurial spirit led him to establish a successful startup.

他的企业家精神使他创办了一个成功的创业公司。

C1 noun /ræθ/

Wrath

愤怒; 怒火

Meaning

extreme anger; intense fury or indignation

Example

His wrath was terrible to behold.

他的愤怒让人无法忍受。

C1 verb /ˈprɒfəsaɪ/

prophesy

预言

Meaning

to state or predict that something will happen in the future, especially as if divinely inspired

Example

The monk prophesied that peace would return to the land.

那位和尚预言和平将会回到这个国家。

C2 noun /ˈɔːlmənæk/

almanac

年鉴

Meaning

An annual publication containing calendars, weather forecasts, astronomical data, and other useful information.

Example

He consulted the almanac to check the phases of the moon.

他查阅了年鉴，以查看月亮的各个阶段。

C1 verb /əbˈdʌkt/

abduct

绑架

Meaning

to take someone away illegally by force or deception

Example

The criminal tried to abduct the child in broad daylight.

罪犯试图在光天化日之下绑架那个孩子。

C2 verb /bɪˈleɪt/

belate

耽搁

Meaning

to delay or make late

Example

Heavy traffic belated our arrival at the party.

交通繁忙导致我们到达聚会时迟到。

B1 noun /ˈhel.mət/

Helmet

头盔

Meaning

a hard or padded protective hat worn by motorcyclists, construction workers, or soldiers

Example

The cyclist always wore a bright yellow helmet for safety and visibility while riding.

骑行者总是戴着一顶亮黄色的头盔，以保证安全性和可见性。

A2 /ˈmaɪ.krəˌfoʊn/

microphone

麦克风

Meaning

A device that converts sound into an electrical signal, typically used to amplify or record voices or music.

Example

She spoke into the microphone during the presentation.

她在演示期间使用麦克风讲话。

C1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈrɔt/

overwrought

焦虑 / 过度紧张

Meaning

extremely agitated or nervous; excessively elaborate

Example

She was too overwrought to speak clearly after the accident.

她在事故后太焦虑，无法清楚地讲话。

B2 noun ˈtreɪd.ɒf

trade-off

权衡

Meaning

A situation where accepting one advantage means giving up another benefit.

Example

There is always a trade-off between price and quality.

价格与质量之间总是有一个权衡。

C1 noun /spæt/

spat

小争吵

Meaning

a short, petty quarrel or argument

Example

They had a brief spat about who should do the dishes.

他们就谁应该洗碗发生了一个小争吵。

C1 noun /ˈtreɪ.ki.ə/

Trachea

气管

Meaning

the tube that carries air from the throat to the lungs; windpipe

Example

The trachea is protected by cartilage rings that keep it open.

气管由软骨环保护，保持畅通。

C1 noun /ˈwiː.vər bɜːd/

Weaver bird

织布鸟

Meaning

a small bird that builds elaborate woven nests from grass and twigs

Example

The weaver bird skillfully constructs its intricate nest.

织布鸟巧妙地建造它复杂的巢穴

C1 verb, adjective, noun /spruːs/

spruce

整理 / 一种树

Meaning

to make neat or tidy in appearance; also refers to an evergreen tree

Example

He spruced up his room before the guests arrived.

他在客人到达之前整理了他的房间。

C2 adjective /ˈɪrˌsplɪtɪŋ/

earsplitting

震耳欲聋

Meaning

extremely loud or piercing sound

Example

The earsplitting noise of the fire alarm startled everyone.

火灾警报的震耳欲聋的声音让每个人都吓了一跳。

A2 noun, verb /bɑːr/

bar

酒吧, 阻止

Meaning

a counter where drinks are served; to prevent or block

Example

They decided to meet at the bar after work.

他们决定下班后在吧见面。

C1 adjective /ˈlɔːf.ti/

Lofty

高大；崇高的性格；崇高的风格

Meaning

of great height; noble in character; elevated in style

Example

He has lofty ideals about making the world a better place.

他有崇高的理想，希望能让世界变得更美好。

C1 adjective /ɪˈleɪtɪd/

elated

极其高兴

Meaning

Extremely happy and excited.

Example

She was elated when she heard the good news.

她听到好消息时非常高兴。

C1 adjective /ˈhɔː.ti/

Haughty

傲慢的; 高傲的

Meaning

arrogantly superior and disdainful; showing excessive pride

Example

She gave him a haughty look and walked away.

她给了他一个傲慢的眼神，走开了。

C1 noun /ˈæptɪˌtjuːd/

aptitude

能力

Meaning

a natural ability or talent to do something well

Example

She has a strong aptitude for learning new languages.

她在学习新语言方面有很强的能力。

C2 noun /ˈʃɑːrlətən/

charlatan

江湖郎中

Meaning

a person who pretends to have knowledge or skills that they do not really possess; a fraud

Example

The so-called healer was exposed as a charlatan.

那位自称为治愈者的人被揭露为一个江湖郎中。

C1 noun /eb/

Ebb

退潮; 海水下降

Meaning

the receding tide; a gradual decline or reduction

Example

The fishermen waited for the ebb before returning to shore.

渔民们在回到岸边之前等待着退潮。

B2 adjective /ˈɪn.tɪ.mət/

Intimate

亲密的; 私人的; 详细的知识

Meaning

close in friendship; private and personal; detailed knowledge

Example

They have an intimate friendship that has lasted for decades.

他们有一段持续数十年的亲密友谊。