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C2 verb /ɪˈspaɪ/

espy

看到
Meaning
To catch sight of or notice something, especially from a distance.
Example
From the hilltop, she espied a small village in the valley.
从山顶上，她看见了谷中的一个小村庄。
B2 noun ˈmɒn.ə.ki

monarchy

君主制
Meaning
A form of government with a monarch at the head, where supreme power is held by a single person such as a king or queen.
Example
The monarchy was abolished during the revolution.
君主制在革命期间被废除。
B2 noun /ˈʃɔːr.tɪdʒ/

Shortage

短缺
Meaning
a lack or deficiency of something that is needed or expected
Example
There is a severe water shortage in the region.
该地区严重缺水。
C2 verb əˈtɛn.ju.eɪt

attenuate

减轻
Meaning
To reduce the force, effect, or value of something; to make weak or thin.
Example
The medicine helps attenuate the pain.
这种药有助于缓解疼痛。
C1 verb /ˈkæp.saɪz/

capsize

翻覆
Meaning
to overturn in the water
Example
The small fishing boat capsized during the storm.
小渔船在风暴中翻覆。
C1 noun /ˈkæptər/

captor

劫持者
Meaning
a person or group who has captured someone or something
Example
The hostage managed to escape from his captors.
人质成功从劫持者那里逃脱。
C1 noun /əˈsɛndənsi/

ascendancy

优势, 统治
Meaning
A position of power, influence, or control over others.
Example
The company gained ascendancy in the market through innovation.
该公司通过创新在市场中获得了优势。
C1 adjective /ˈflæʃi/

flashy

华丽的，炫耀的
Meaning
ostentatious or showy in a way that attracts attention
Example
He drove a flashy sports car through the city streets.
他开着一辆华丽的跑车穿过城市街道。
B2 noun /kəˈmɒ.dɪ.tiz/

commodities

商品
Meaning
Raw materials or primary agricultural products that can be bought and sold.
Example
The prices of commodities like oil and gold fluctuate frequently.
像石油和黄金这样的商品价格经常波动。
A2 noun /belt/

Belt

皮带
Meaning
a strip of leather or cloth worn around the waist to support clothes or for decoration
Example
He tightened his belt before going for a run.
他在跑步前系紧了皮带。
B2 verb /əˈteɪn/

attain

达到
Meaning
to achieve or reach something
Example
She worked hard to attain her goals.
她努力工作以达到她的目标。
A2 noun ˈpʌblɪk træns ˈpɔːt

public transport

公共交通
Meaning
Transportation systems available for use by the general public, typically including buses, trains, and metros.
Example
Public transport systems are essential for reducing traffic congestion.
公共交通系统对于减少交通拥堵至关重要。
B1 verb /dɪˈpɛndɪŋ/

depending

取决于
Meaning
Being contingent on or influenced by something.
Example
The success of the plan is depending on the team's effort.
计划的成功取决于团队的努力。
C2 noun /pɛlf/

pelf

不正当的钱
Meaning
Money, especially when gained dishonorably.
Example
The corrupt official was motivated only by pelf.
腐败的官员仅仅是为了不正当的钱而动机。
C2 noun /liːdʒ/

liege

领主
Meaning
A feudal lord entitled to allegiance and service; a loyal subject.
Example
The knight pledged loyalty to his liege.
骑士向他的领主宣誓效忠。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈriːdəbl/

unreadable

难以辨认的
Meaning
not able to be read or understood clearly; illegible
Example
The doctor’s handwriting was completely unreadable.
医生的字迹完全难以辨认。
C2 noun /ɪˈbʊliəns/

ebullience

热情
Meaning
the quality of being cheerful, enthusiastic, and full of energy
Example
The teacher's ebullience inspired her students.
老师的热情激励了她的学生。
B2 noun ədˈvɑːns.mənts

advancements

进步
Meaning
The process of promoting or moving forward; development or improvement.
Example
Scientific advancements enhance global innovation.
科学进步促进全球创新。
B1 noun /ɪkˈspens/

Expense

费用; 支出;
Meaning
the cost required for something; money spent on something
Example
The travel expense for the business trip was covered by the company.
商务旅行的费用由公司承担。
B2 noun /ˈʃʌtəl/

shuttle

在两个地点之间定期往返的交通工具
Meaning
a vehicle or craft that travels regularly between two places.
Example
The airport shuttle runs every 30 minutes.
机场接驳车每30分钟运行一次。
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。
C2 noun /seɪn/

seine

大网
Meaning
A large fishing net that hangs vertically in the water.
Example
The fishermen cast their seine into the river.
渔民把他们的大网扔进了河里。
C2 noun/adjective /ˈlæpɪˌdɛri/

lapidary

宝石雕刻师
Meaning
As noun: a person who cuts, polishes, or engraves precious stones; As adjective: relating to such work.
Example
The museum displayed lapidary tools used in ancient times.
博物馆展示了古代使用的宝石雕刻工具。
C1 noun /ˈeɪ.peks/

apex

巅峰, 顶点
Meaning
The highest point or peak of something; the top or summit.
Example
He reached the apex of his career.
他达到了自己事业的巅峰。
B2 noun /rɪˈsiː.vər/

Receiver

接收器
Meaning
a person or thing that receives something; the part of a telephone containing the earpiece and mouthpiece
Example
She picked up the receiver to answer the phone call.
她拿起听筒接听电话。
A2 noun /ˈplænɪt/

Planet

行星
Meaning
a celestial body moving in an elliptical orbit around a star
Example
Mars is the fourth planet from the sun.
火星是离太阳第四颗行星。
C1 noun /ˈdrʌdʒəri/

drudgery

艰苦而单调的工作
Meaning
Hard, menial, or dull work.
Example
She wanted to escape the drudgery of her daily routine.
她想逃离她日常生活的单调工作。
A1 adjective, adverb, pronoun /moʊst/

most

大多数
Meaning
the greatest in amount, degree, or number
Example
Most people like to relax on weekends.
大多数人喜欢在周末休息。
C2 noun /ˈdɛntɪfrɪs/

dentifrice

牙膏
Meaning
a substance such as powder, paste, or liquid used to clean teeth
Example
He bought a new herbal dentifrice from the pharmacy.
他从药店买了新的草本牙膏。
C2 verb /ˈæmbl/

amble

慢慢走
Meaning
To walk at a slow, relaxed pace.
Example
They amble through the park on Sunday mornings.
他们在星期天早上悠闲地走过公园。
A2 noun, adjective /ˈkrɪstʃən/

christian

基督徒
Meaning
a person who follows the religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ
Example
She is a devoted Christian who attends church every Sunday.
她是一个虔诚的基督徒，每个星期天都会去教堂。
C1 adjective /ˈfɔːrmətɪv/

formative

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

psychiatrist

精神科医生
Meaning
a medical doctor specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness
Example
The psychiatrist prescribed medication for the patient’s anxiety.
精神科医生为患者的焦虑开了药。
B2 noun θrets

threats

威胁
Meaning
A statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action.
Example
Threats to food security are rising globally.
全球食品安全面临威胁。
C1 verb /ʌnˈmɑːsk/

unmask

揭露；暴露真相
Meaning
to remove a mask or covering; to reveal the true identity, nature, or intentions of someone or something
Example
The investigation helped unmask the real culprit behind the crime.
调查帮助揭露了犯罪背后的真正罪犯。
C2 noun /ˈɑːrbər/

arbor

由树木或攀缘植物组成的阴凉花园庇护所
Meaning
a shady garden shelter formed by trees, climbing plants, or latticework
Example
They rested under the arbor covered with roses.
他们在被玫瑰覆盖的阿尔博尔下休息。
B2 adjective /ʌnəˈfreɪd/

unafraid

无畏
Meaning
Not feeling fear; brave or courageous
Example
She walked into the dark room, unafraid of what might be inside.
她走进黑暗的房间，无畏里面可能有什么。
A1 adjective /ˈsɪmpəl/

Simple

简单的; 容易的; 不复杂
Meaning
easy to understand or do; not complicated
Example
This is a simple recipe that anyone can follow.
这是一个简单的食谱，任何人都可以跟随。
B2 noun /ˈkwɔː.tərz/

Quarters

宿舍; 兵营; 军事住房
Meaning
living accommodation; lodgings; military housing
Example
The soldiers returned to their quarters after the training exercise.
士兵们在训练后返回了他们的宿舍。
C1 noun /ˈstɛnsəl/

stencil

模板
Meaning
A thin sheet of material with a design cut out, used to produce the design on the surface below by applying paint or ink through the cut-out holes.
Example
The artist used a stencil to paint identical stars on the wall.
艺术家使用模板在墙上画出相同的星星。
C1 noun /oʊˈeɪ.sɪs/

Oasis

绿洲
Meaning
a fertile spot in a desert where water is found; a pleasant refuge
Example
The travelers found an oasis after days in the desert.
旅行者在沙漠中几天后找到了一个绿洲。
C2 noun /ˈplɔːdɪt/

plaudit

赞扬
Meaning
an expression of praise or approval
Example
The actor received plaudit for his outstanding performance.
演员因其出色的表现获得了赞扬。
C2 verb /ˈstjuːpɪˌfaɪ/

stupefy

使惊讶
Meaning
to make someone unable to think clearly, usually because of surprise or shock
Example
The magician's tricks stupefied the audience.
魔术师的把戏让观众惊呆了。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈstɒdʒi/

stodgy

沉闷的，老式的
Meaning
Dull, uninspired, or old-fashioned; also heavy and hard to digest when referring to food.
Example
The lecture was so stodgy that many students struggled to stay awake.
讲座太沉闷了，以至于许多学生难以保持清醒。
B1 adverb /ˈleɪt.li/

Lately

最近; 近来;
Meaning
recently; in the recent past; not long ago
Example
I haven't seen him lately, but I heard he got a new job.
我最近没见过他，但听说他找到了新工作。
C2 noun /krəˈdjuːlɪti/

credulity

轻信
Meaning
A tendency to be too ready to believe that something is real or true.
Example
The scam succeeded because of the victim's credulity.
诈骗因受害人的轻信而成功。
C1 verb /əˈvɛndʒ/

avenge

报仇
Meaning
to inflict harm in return for an injury or wrong done to oneself or another
Example
He vowed to avenge his brother's death.
他发誓为自己兄弟的死亡报仇。
C1 noun /kəmˈprɛʃn̩/

compression

压缩
Meaning
The act of pressing or squeezing something into a smaller space.
Example
File compression helps reduce storage requirements.
文件压缩有助于减少存储需求。
C2 verb /ɪˈluːmɪn/

illumine

照亮
Meaning
to light up or make clear
Example
The rising sun illumined the mountain peaks.
初升的太阳照亮了山峰。
C1 adjective /ˌɛnɪɡˈmætɪk/

enigmatic

神秘的
Meaning
mysterious and difficult to interpret or understand
Example
He gave me an enigmatic smile.
他给了我一个神秘的微笑。
B1 noun /ˈtreʒər/

Treasure

宝藏
Meaning
a quantity of precious metals, gems, or other valuable objects; something of great worth or value
Example
The pirates buried their treasure on the island.
海盗们把他们的宝藏埋在岛上。
B2 noun /soʊl/

Sole

脚底; 鞋底
Meaning
the bottom part of the foot; the bottom part of a shoe
Example
I have a blister on the sole of my foot.
我的脚底有个水泡。
C2 noun /ˌdɪskwɪˈzɪʃən/

disquisition

论文
Meaning
A long or elaborate discussion or written essay on a particular subject.
Example
The professor gave a lengthy disquisition on ancient philosophy.
教授就古代哲学进行了长篇论文。
B1 noun /dɪˈfens/

Defence

防御; 保护
Meaning
the action of defending from or resisting attack; protection or support
Example
The country strengthened its defence system against potential threats.
该国加强了其防御系统，以应对潜在威胁。
C1 noun /bʌm/

bum

臀部
Meaning
informal term for the buttocks; also a homeless or lazy person
Example
He sat on his bum all day doing nothing.
他整天坐在臀部上什么都不做。
C2 noun /əˈfreɪ/

affray

公开斗殴
Meaning
A public fight or noisy disturbance that causes alarm.
Example
The police were called to break up an affray outside the stadium.
警方被叫去制止体育场外的一场打斗。
A2 preposition/conjunction/noun/adjective /plʌs/

plus

加/优势
Meaning
in addition to; a positive aspect or advantage
Example
She received an A plus on her exam.
她在考试中得了一个A plus。
C2 noun /drɒs/

dross

废料
Meaning
worthless or unwanted material; rubbish or impurities
Example
Most of his early writings were considered dross.
他的大部分早期作品被视为废料。
C1 verb /ɪnˈskraɪb/

inscribe

铭刻
Meaning
to write or carve words or symbols on a surface
Example
They inscribed her name on the trophy.
他们把她的名字刻在奖杯上。
C1 adjective /ˌsɛlf əbˈzɔːrbd/

self-absorbed

自我中心
Meaning
Excessively preoccupied with oneself and one’s own thoughts, feelings, or interests.
Example
He was too self-absorbed to notice his friend's distress.
他太过自我中心，没注意到朋友的困扰。
C2 noun /ˈiːən/

eon

纪元
Meaning
an indefinitely long period of time; an age
Example
Dinosaurs lived millions of years ago, in a different eon.
恐龙在几百万年前生活，在一个不同的纪元。
C1 verb /ˈɡɑːbəl/

gobble

狼吞虎咽
Meaning
to eat something quickly and greedily
Example
The children gobbled their food in minutes.
孩子们在几分钟内狼吞虎咽地吃完了他们的食物。
C1 adjective /ˈruːfəl/

rueful

遗憾的
Meaning
Expressing sorrow, regret, or pity.
Example
He gave a rueful smile after losing the match.
他在输掉比赛后露出了遗憾的笑容。
C2 adjective /lɪˈbɪdənəs/

libidinous

好色
Meaning
Showing excessive sexual drive; lustful.
Example
The play was criticized for its libidinous characters.
这部剧因其好色的角色而受到批评。
C2 noun /tʃɜːrl/

churl

Meaning
A rude, boorish, or ill-mannered person.
Example
The waiter was such a churl that customers left unhappy.
C2 noun /ˈswɑːvɪti/

suavity

优雅与魅力
Meaning
smoothness and charm in manner
Example
His suavity made him popular in social gatherings.
他的优雅与魅力使他在社交聚会中很受欢迎。
B1 noun ˈθer.ə.pi

therapy

治疗
Meaning
Treatment intended to relieve or heal a disorder; the treatment of a mental or physical disorder.
Example
Gene therapy offers hope for genetic disorders.
基因治疗为遗传性疾病提供希望。
C1 noun /ˈsɛntrɪˌfjuːdʒ/

centrifuge

离心机
Meaning
A machine that spins substances at high speed to separate different components.
Example
The lab technician used a centrifuge to separate the blood cells from the plasma.
实验室技术员使用离心机将血细胞从血浆中分离出来。
B1 noun ˈstrætədʒi

strategy

战略
Meaning
A plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim.
Example
The strategy ensured success.
该战略确保了成功。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈsjuːmɪŋ/

unassuming

谦虚
Meaning
Not pretentious or arrogant; modest.
Example
Despite his success, he remained unassuming and humble.
尽管他取得了成功，他仍然谦虚和谦逊。
B2 adverb /ˈnoʊtəbli/

notably

显著地
Meaning
used to indicate something worthy of attention or significant
Example
She is notably talented in painting.
她在绘画方面非常有才华。
C1 verb əˈnaɪ.ə.leɪt

annihilate

摧毁
Meaning
Destroy utterly; obliterate; reduce to nothing.
Example
The explosion annihilated the entire village.
爆炸摧毁了整个村庄。
A2 noun tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒi

technology

技术
Meaning
The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes
Example
Advanced technology reshapes industries.
先进的技术正在重塑行业。
C2 noun /kəˈlɒsəti/

callosity

粗厚的皮肤
Meaning
A thickened or hardened area of skin; insensitivity or hardness of character.
Example
Years of manual labor left callosity on his hands.
多年的体力劳动使他的手上留下了厚皮。
A2 adverb /ˈbjuːtɪfəli/

beautifully

优美地
Meaning
in a beautiful or pleasing manner; excellently or skillfully
Example
She sang beautifully at the concert.
她在音乐会上唱得很优美。
C1 noun /truːp/

troupe

剧团
Meaning
A group of dancers, actors, or performers who work together.
Example
The theater troupe performed brilliantly on stage.
剧团在舞台上表现出色。
B1 adverb /ˈpriːviəsli/

previously

以前
Meaning
at an earlier time or before now
Example
She had previously worked at a bank before starting her own business.
她曾在银行工作过，之后才开始了自己的生意。
B2 verb ɪˈrɛktɪŋ

erecting

建造
Meaning
To build; construct; set up in a vertical position.
Example
The workers were erecting a new building downtown.
工人们正在市中心建设一座新建筑。
C2 noun /ˌpɒl.iˈsɪl.ə.bəl/

polysyllable

多音节词
Meaning
a word with more than one syllable
Example
The word 'elephant' is a polysyllable because it has three syllables.
‘大象’是一个多音节词，因为它有三个音节。
C1 noun ˈæf.lu.əns

affluence

富裕
Meaning
The state of having a great deal of money; wealth.
Example
His affluence allowed him to travel the world.
他的财富使他能够环游世界。
A1 noun /ˈɪntənet/

internet

全球计算机网络
Meaning
A global computer network providing a variety of information and communication facilities.
Example
The internet has revolutionized the way we access information.
互联网彻底改变了我们获取信息的方式。
C2 noun /ˌɪndɛnˈteɪʃən/

indentation

缩进
Meaning
A space left at the beginning of a line of text; a notch or deep recess on a surface.
Example
The teacher asked the students to use proper indentation in their essays.
老师要求学生在他们的论文中使用正确的缩进。
C1 adjective /dɪˈbeɪst/

debased

贬值的
Meaning
having lost quality, value, or moral character
Example
The debased currency lost the trust of the people.
贬值的货币失去了人们的信任。
C2 noun/verb /ˈkʌdʒ.əl/

cudgel

棍棒
Meaning
A short, thick stick used as a weapon; to beat with a cudgel.
Example
The guard used a cudgel to chase away the thief.
警卫用棍棒把小偷赶走。
C1 noun /ˌæɡ.rəˈveɪ.ʃən/

aggravation

恶化, 加剧
Meaning
The act of making a situation worse or the state of being worsened.
Example
The delay caused great aggravation for the passengers.
延误给乘客带来了极大的困扰。
B2 noun /ɪnˈvɒlvmənt/

involvement

参与
Meaning
the act of taking part in something
Example
His involvement in the project was crucial.
他对项目的参与至关重要。
C1 adjective /ˈtʃɛk.ərd/

checkered

方格纹
Meaning
Having a pattern of alternating squares of different colors; also describing a past full of ups and downs or varied experiences.
Example
He had a checkered career with many highs and lows.
他有一个方格纹的职业生涯，充满了起伏。
A2 adjective /ɪˈlɛktrɪk/

electric

电的
Meaning
Relating to or operated by electricity.
Example
The room was lit by an electric lamp.
房间里用电灯照明。
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈskrɪmɪnət/

indiscriminate

不加区分的
Meaning
Done without careful judgment; random or haphazard.
Example
The indiscriminate use of pesticides harms the environment.
滥用杀虫剂对环境造成了伤害。
C2 verb /rɔɪl/

roil

搅动
Meaning
to make a liquid muddy or disturbed; to cause agitation or disorder
Example
The constant protests roiled the city streets.
持续的抗议活动搅动了城市的街道。
B2 noun /ˈkloʊʒər/

closure

关闭
Meaning
the action or process of closing something, or the sense of finality or resolution.
Example
The closure of the company left many employees without jobs.
公司的关闭使许多员工失业。
C2 adjective /ˈdoʊlfəl/

Doleful

悲伤的; 忧郁的;
Meaning
sorrowful; mournful; expressing grief or sadness
Example
She gave him a doleful look when he left.
当他离开时，她给了他一个悲伤的眼神。
C2 verb /dʌn/

dun

催讨债务
Meaning
to demand payment of a debt persistently
Example
The landlord dunned the tenant for unpaid rent.
房东一再催促租客支付未付款项。
C1 adjective + noun ˌpaɪəˈnɪərɪŋ ˈmɪʃən

pioneering mission

开创性任务
Meaning
A groundbreaking or innovative undertaking that leads the way in a particular field.
Example
Artemis is a pioneering mission in space exploration.
阿耳忒弥斯是一次开创性的太空探索任务。
B1 adjective /ˈflek.sə.bəl/

Flexible

灵活的；容易适应的
Meaning
able to bend easily; adaptable to change; not rigid
Example
She has a flexible work schedule that allows her to work from home.
她有一个灵活的工作时间表，允许她在家工作。
B2 adjective /ˈklæsɪfaɪd/

classified

机密的；分类的
Meaning
arranged into categories; officially secret or restricted
Example
The report contains classified information and cannot be shared publicly.
这份报告包含机密信息。
C2 verb /ˌɪmpɔːrˈtuːnd/

importuned

不停地请求
Meaning
asked someone persistently and pressingly for something
Example
She importuned her boss for a raise until he finally gave in.
她不停地请求老板加薪，直到他最终答应。
B1 adjective /ˈhɑːrmfəl/

Harmful

有害的
Meaning
causing or likely to cause harm; damaging
Example
Smoking is harmful to your health.
吸烟对健康有害。
C1 noun /ˈmɪd.waɪf/

midwife

助产士
Meaning
A person, typically a woman, trained to assist women during childbirth.
Example
The midwife stayed with the mother throughout her labor.
助产士在整个分娩过程中一直陪伴着母亲。
C1 adjective ˈflʌd proʊn

flood-prone

易受洪水影响
Meaning
Susceptible to flooding; likely to experience floods frequently.
Example
Bangladesh is a flood-prone deltaic nation.
孟加拉国是一个容易发生洪水的三角洲国家。
C1 noun /ˈeɪ.kər.ɪdʒ/

acreage

英亩
Meaning
An area of land measured in acres.
Example
The farmer owns a large acreage of fertile land.
农民拥有一大片肥沃的英亩土地。
C1 verb /skɔːrtʃ/

scorch

烧焦
Meaning
to burn the surface of something slightly
Example
The fire scorched the walls of the building.
火焰烧焦了建筑物的墙壁。
B2 noun /əbˈdʒek.ʃən/

Objection

反对; 异议; 抗议;
Meaning
an expression of disagreement or disapproval; a reason for disagreeing
Example
The lawyer raised an objection during the trial.
律师在审判过程中提出了异议。
C2 noun /ˈmænˌtræp/

man-trap

捕人陷阱
Meaning
A trap designed to catch or injure humans; informally, a woman considered dangerously attractive.
Example
The old castle had a man-trap at the entrance.
那座古老的城堡在入口处有一个人类捕捉陷阱。
C1 adjective, verb /ˈeɪlɪŋ/

ailing

生病的
Meaning
suffering from illness or poor health; experiencing problems or decline
Example
The ailing patient slowly began to recover after treatment.
生病的病人在治疗后慢慢开始康复。
B2 noun /ˈtrɪl.jən/

trillion

万亿
Meaning
a number equal to 1,000 billion, or 10^12
Example
The company's worth has risen to over a trillion dollars.
公司的价值已经超过了一万亿美元。
C2 noun /ˈrɪp.lɪt/

ripplet

微小波纹
Meaning
a small or tiny ripple
Example
Tiny ripplets appeared on the lake as the fish moved.
当鱼移动时，湖面上出现了微小波纹。
A1 adjective /ˈθɜrti/

thirty

三十
Meaning
equivalent to the number 30
Example
He is thirty years old.
他三十岁。
B2 noun /saɪˈkaɪətri/

psychiatry

精神病学
Meaning
the branch of medicine focused on the study and treatment of mental illness
Example
She decided to study psychiatry to help people with mental health issues.
她决定学习精神病学，帮助有心理健康问题的人。
C1 verb /proʊˈtruːd/

protrude

突出
Meaning
To stick out or extend beyond a surface.
Example
A nail was protruding from the wooden board.
一根钉子从木板中突出出来。
A2 noun /ˈtæksi/

taxi

出租车
Meaning
A car licensed to transport passengers in exchange for payment of a fare.
Example
We hailed a taxi to get to the airport.
我们叫了一辆出租车去机场。
C2 noun /əˈreɪ.bi.ən ˈdʒæz.mɪn/

Arabian Jasmine

阿拉伯茉莉
Meaning
A fragrant white flower native to South and Southeast Asia, commonly used in perfumes and religious ceremonies
Example
The Arabian jasmine filled the garden with its sweet fragrance.
阿拉伯茉莉花用它的甜美香气充满了花园。
C1 adjective ˈwɛðərpruːf

weatherproof

防水
Meaning
Able to resist or be unaffected by weather, especially rain and wind.
Example
The materials used are weatherproof, ensuring longevity.
所用材料是防水的，确保长久耐用。
B2 adjective /ˈliː.fi/

Leafy

多叶的; 被叶子覆盖的
Meaning
having many leaves; covered with leaves
Example
The leafy green vegetables are very nutritious.
叶绿的蔬菜非常有营养。
B1 noun /kæˈʃɪər/

Cashier

收银员
Meaning
a person who handles payments and transactions in a store or bank
Example
The cashier scanned all the items and calculated the total bill.
收银员扫描了所有商品并计算了总账单。
C1 noun /fɔːrˈkloʊʒər/

foreclosure

止赎
Meaning
The legal process by which a lender takes control of a property from a borrower who has failed to make payments.
Example
The family lost their home due to foreclosure after missing several mortgage payments.
这家人由于未支付多次按揭贷款而在止赎过程中失去了他们的家。
C2 verb (past tense, past participle), adjective /ˈhæmstrʌŋ/

hamstrung

瘫痪或受限
Meaning
crippled or severely restricted in movement or progress.
Example
The team was hamstrung by lack of resources.
由于资源匮乏，团队陷入困境。
C1 noun ˈnærətɪv staɪl

narrative style

叙事风格
Meaning
The way in which a story is told, including the point of view and the voice of the narrator.
Example
Dickens' narrative style is engaging and emotional.
狄更斯的叙事风格引人入胜且富有情感。
B1 adjective /əˈmjuː.zɪŋ/

Amusing

有趣的; 好笑的; 娱乐的
Meaning
causing laughter or providing entertainment; funny; enjoyable
Example
The children found the clown's performance very amusing.
孩子们觉得小丑的表演非常有趣。