C1 verb /ˈɛkˌsaɪz/

excise

切除

Meaning

to cut out or remove completely, often by surgery

Example

The surgeon excised the tumor successfully.

外科医生成功地切除了肿瘤。

C1 noun /ˈdɒɡmə/

dogma

教条

Meaning

A principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true.

Example

The religious leader strictly adhered to traditional dogma.

宗教领袖严格遵守传统的教条。

A2 noun /tɛkst/

text

文本

Meaning

a written or printed work or passage, especially a book or document

Example

The teacher asked us to read the text on page 50.

老师让我们阅读第50页上的文本。

C2 noun /ˈel.ɪ.fənt ˈæp.əl/

Elephant Apple

大象苹果

Meaning

a tropical fruit with a hard shell and acidic flesh

Example

Elephant apple is used to make delicious jams and pickles.

大象苹果被用来制作美味的果酱和腌菜。

C1 adjective /ˈnjuː.tri.ənt dɛns/

nutrient-dense

营养丰富

Meaning

Rich in nutrients and high nutritional value.

Example

Organic food is often more nutrient-dense than processed food.

有机食品通常比加工食品更富含营养。

C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌrʌnər/

forerunner

先驱

Meaning

A person or thing that comes before another; a predecessor or harbinger.

Example

The Wright brothers were the forerunners of modern aviation.

莱特兄弟是现代航空的先驱。

C2 adjective /ˈspiːʃəs/

specious

虚假

Meaning

Superficially plausible but actually false; misleading in appearance.

Example

The politician’s argument was specious, sounding convincing but lacking real evidence.

那位政治家的论点是虚假的，听起来很有说服力，但缺乏真实的证据。

B1 noun /ˈθʌn.dər/

Thunder

雷声

Meaning

the loud rumbling sound that follows lightning; to make a loud deep sound

Example

We heard thunder rolling across the sky.

我们听到雷声滚过天空。

C1 noun /ˈtrɪb.jə.ter.i/

Tributary

支流

Meaning

a river or stream flowing into a larger river or lake

Example

The tributary joins the main river near the city.

支流在城市附近与主河汇合。

C1 noun /əˈflɪkʃən/

affliction

痛苦

Meaning

a state of pain, suffering, or distress

Example

Poverty is a common affliction in many parts of the world.

贫困是世界许多地方的常见痛苦。

C2 noun/adjective /rɪˈmɒnstrənt/

remonstrant

抗议者

Meaning

A person who makes a forceful protest (noun); protesting or objecting (adjective).

Example

He was a remonstrant voice in the assembly.

他是会议中的抗议声音。

C1 verb /trəˈvɜːrs/

traverse

穿越

Meaning

To travel across or through something.

Example

They traversed the desert on camels.

他们骑着骆驼穿越沙漠。

B1 noun /pɑːrˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/

participation

参与

Meaning

the action of taking part in something

Example

Her participation in the competition was commendable.

她在比赛中的参与值得称赞。

C2 adjective /ˈhɔːrtətɪv/

hortative

Meaning

Giving strong encouragement or urging.

Example

The teacher gave a hortative speech to motivate the students before the exam.

B2 noun /mɑːrz/

Mars

火星

Meaning

The fourth planet from the Sun; the Roman god of war

Example

Scientists are planning a manned mission to Mars in the next decade.

科学家们正在计划在下一个十年进行载人火星任务。

C1 noun /ˈɑn.set/

Onset

开始; 起始

Meaning

the beginning or early stages of something; the start of a medical condition

Example

The onset of winter brought heavy snowfall.

冬天的开始带来了大雪。

C2 noun /lɑːrˈʒes/

largess

慷慨

Meaning

Generosity in giving gifts or money.

Example

The foundation survived thanks to the largess of wealthy donors.

这个基金会得以生存，多亏了富有捐赠者的慷慨。

C1 noun /ˈæl.kə.laɪ/

alkali

碱性物质

Meaning

a soluble base substance, typically with a pH greater than 7, that neutralizes acids

Example

Soap contains alkali which helps remove grease.

肥皂含有碱，能帮助去除油脂。

C1 noun /kuː/

coup

政变

Meaning

a sudden, decisive action that brings about a change, especially in government

Example

The military staged a coup to overthrow the existing regime.

军队发动了一次政变，推翻了现有政权。

B2 noun /ræk/

Rack

架子

Meaning

a framework or structure for holding or storing things

Example

She hung her coat on the rack by the door.

她把外套挂在门旁的架子上。

C2 noun /ˌniːoʊˈpeɪɡənɪzəm/

neopaganism

新异教主义

Meaning

Modern religious movements influenced by or claiming to be derived from the various historical pagan beliefs of pre-modern Europe.

Example

Neopaganism has gained popularity as people seek spiritual alternatives to mainstream religions.

新异教主义已获得越来越多的关注，因为人们正在寻找主流宗教的精神替代品。

C2 adjective /ˌʌn.rɪˈdʒɛn.ər.ət/

unregenerate

顽固

Meaning

Not reformed or showing no signs of change; stubbornly refusing to reform or repent.

Example

He remained an unregenerate opponent of progress.

他仍然是进步的顽固反对者。

C1 noun /ˌdiː.viˈeɪ.ʃən/

Deviation

偏差；偏离既定路线

Meaning

the action of departing from an established course; a departure from usual standards

Example

Any deviation from the established procedure must be reported immediately.

任何偏离既定程序的行为都必须立即报告。

C1 noun /frɪˈvɒləti/

frivolity

轻浮

Meaning

Lack of seriousness; silly or trivial behavior.

Example

The teacher discouraged frivolity during the exam.

老师在考试期间阻止了轻浮行为。

C2 noun /ˈfuːləri/

foolery

愚蠢

Meaning

Silly or foolish behavior or actions.

Example

His constant foolery made the meeting hard to take seriously.

他不断的愚蠢让会议变得难以认真对待。

C2 noun /ˈlɪbərəlɪst/

liberalist

自由主义者

Meaning

a person who supports liberal ideas and principles

Example

He is a well-known liberalist advocating human rights.

他是一个著名的自由主义者，提倡人权。

A1 preposition, adverb /əˈbaʊt/

about

关于

Meaning

concerning; on the subject of; approximately

Example

We talked about the new project yesterday.

我们昨天谈论了新项目。

C2 noun /ˈstrɪndʒənsi/

stringency

严格

Meaning

the quality of being strict, precise, or severe

Example

The stringency of the new rules surprised everyone.

新规则的严格性让所有人都感到惊讶。

C2 adjective /ˈiːkwaɪn/

equine

与马有关的

Meaning

Relating to or resembling a horse.

Example

The veterinarian specialized in equine medicine.

兽医专门研究马医学。

C2 adjective ˌɪn.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs

inefficacious

无效

Meaning

Not producing any or the desired effect; ineffective.

Example

The treatment was inefficacious in curing the disease.

该治疗对治愈疾病无效。

B2 noun

Kitchen garden

厨房花园; 厨房旁边的花园

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。

C1 noun /ˈtrɪkstər/

trickster

骗子

Meaning

A person who cheats or deceives people.

Example

The old man turned out to be a clever trickster who fooled everyone.

那位老人竟然是个聪明的骗子，骗了所有人。

B1 adverb /rɪˈpiː.tɪd.li/

Repeatedly

反复; 一遍又一遍

Meaning

again and again; many times over

Example

He repeatedly asked for help with his homework.

他反复请求帮助完成作业。

B1 noun /edʒ/

Edge

边缘; 锋利的边

Meaning

the outside limit of an object or area; a sharp side of a blade

Example

Be careful not to cut yourself on the sharp edge of the knife.

小心不要被刀的锋利边缘割伤。

A2 noun /klaʊn/

Clown

小丑; 一个搞笑的表演者，特别是在马戏团中，穿着传统的服装和夸张的化妆

Meaning

a comic entertainer, especially one in a circus, wearing a traditional costume and exaggerated makeup

Example

The children laughed loudly at the funny clown's silly antics.

孩子们大声笑着，看着那个有趣的小丑的傻乎乎的动作。

C1 verb /rɪˈvɜːrbəreɪt/

reverberate

回响

Meaning

To echo repeatedly or have continuing effects.

Example

The sound of the explosion reverberated through the valley.

爆炸声在山谷中回响。

B2 adjective /ˈsɪr.i.əl/

Serial

系列的; 连续的

Meaning

happening in a series; consecutive; arranged in order

Example

The serial killer was finally caught after years of investigation.

连环杀手在多年的调查后终于被捕。

B2 verb /pəˈreɪd/

parade

阅兵, 展示

Meaning

to march in a procession; to display publicly; to show off

Example

The soldiers paraded through the streets on Independence Day.

士兵们在独立日游行中阅兵。

C2 noun /ˈætəvɪzəm/

atavism

返祖现象

Meaning

The recurrence of traits or characteristics from a remote ancestor.

Example

The scientist noted atavism in the child’s physical features.

科学家在孩子的生理特征中观察到返祖现象。

C2 noun /ˈθɛspiən/

thespian

演员

Meaning

An actor or actress; relating to drama or theater.

Example

The festival was filled with talented thespians from across the country.

这个节日充满了来自全国各地的才华横溢的演员。

C2 adjective /prɪˈhɛnsɪbəl/

prehensible

可抓取的

Meaning

capable of being grasped or seized

Example

The tool has a prehensible handle that improves safety.

这个工具有一个可抓取的把手，能提高安全性。

B2 verb /ˈflætər/

flatter

为了获得好处而过分或虚伪地赞扬

Meaning

to praise excessively or insincerely to gain favor

Example

He tried to flatter his boss to get a promotion.

他试图讨好他的老板以获得晋升。

B1 noun /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/

disappointment

失望

Meaning

the feeling of sadness or displeasure caused by the non-fulfillment of one's hopes or expectations

Example

Her face showed deep disappointment after hearing the results.

她的脸在听到结果后显露出深深的失望。

B2 adjective /ˈsɛksi/

sexy

性感的

Meaning

sexually attractive or exciting

Example

She wore a sexy red dress to the party.

她穿着一条性感的红色连衣裙去参加派对。

B2 noun /ˈwɪd.oʊ.ər/

Widower

鳏夫

Meaning

a man whose wife has died and who has not married again

Example

The elderly widower lived alone but had regular visits from his children.

那位年长的鳏夫独自生活，但定期接受孩子们的拜访。

B2 verb /ˈælaɪ/

ally

盟友

Meaning

To unite or form a connection or partnership with another person, group, or nation.

Example

The two countries decided to ally against their common enemy.

这两个国家决定联合对抗共同的敌人。

C1 noun /aɪ/

aye

赞成

Meaning

an affirmative vote or expression of agreement

Example

The committee voted aye on the proposal.

委员会在提案上投了赞成票。

B2 verb /snæp/

snap

折断

Meaning

to break suddenly; to speak angrily; to take a photograph quickly

Example

The rope snapped under the weight.

绳子在重压下断裂。

A2 noun /skɜːrt/

Skirt

裙子

Meaning

a garment that hangs from the waist and covers part or all of the legs

Example

She chose a blue skirt to match her blouse.

她选择了一条蓝色的裙子，以配合她的衬衫。

C1 noun /ˈdæɡ.ər/

Dagger

匕首

Meaning

a short knife with a pointed blade used as a weapon

Example

The ancient warrior carried a silver dagger.

古代战士携带着一把银色匕首。

C1 adjective /ˈɪrɪtəbl/

irritable

Meaning

easily annoyed or made angry

Example

She became irritable after working long hours without rest.

A1 noun /bæk/

Back

背部

Meaning

the rear surface of the human body from the shoulders to the hips; the spine

Example

She hurt her back while lifting heavy boxes.

她在搬重箱子时伤了背部。

C2 adjective /dɪˈkɔːrəs/

decourous

得体

Meaning

characterized by propriety, good taste, and proper manners

Example

She maintained a decourous silence during the ceremony.

她在仪式上保持了得体的沉默。

B2 noun ˌtrænsfərˈmeɪʃən

transformation

转型

Meaning

A thorough or dramatic change in form, appearance, or character; a complete alteration or evolution.

Example

Digital literacy leads to economic transformation.

数字化素养推动了经济转型。

B2 noun /ˈleð.ər/

Leather

皮革

Meaning

animal skin that has been treated to preserve it and make it suitable for use

Example

He bought a leather jacket from the store.

他在商店里买了一件皮夹克。

B2 noun /prəˈvaɪdər/

provider

供应商

Meaning

a person or thing that provides something.

Example

The service provider ensures that all customers receive timely support.

服务供应商确保所有客户及时获得支持。

C2 noun /rɪˈkɒɡnɪzəns/

recognizance

法律义务

Meaning

A legal obligation or bond entered into before a court, especially to ensure future appearance.

Example

He was released on his own recognizance.

他在自己的法律义务下被释放。

C2 noun /θiˈɒkrəsi/

theocracy

神权政治

Meaning

A system of government in which priests or religious leaders rule in the name of God or a deity.

Example

The country was governed as a theocracy where religious leaders had supreme authority.

这个国家被作为一个神权政治统治，宗教领袖拥有最高的权力。

C1 adjective /ˈzoʊ.nəl/

Zonal

区域的

Meaning

relating to or arranged in zones; of, relating to, or having the form of a zone

Example

The city implemented a zonal parking system to manage traffic congestion.

城市实施了分区停车系统来管理交通拥堵。

B2 adjective + noun aɪˈdiːəl ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt

ideal environment

理想环境

Meaning

Perfect or most suitable conditions for growth or development

Example

Winter creates an ideal environment for vegetable growth.

冬天为蔬菜生长创造了理想的环境。

C1 noun /tɑːrˈpɔːlɪn/

tarpaulin

Meaning

A large sheet of strong, flexible, water-resistant material used for covering or protecting things.

Example

The workers used a tarpaulin to cover the construction materials from rain.

B2 noun /fleɪm/

Flame

火焰

Meaning

a hot glowing body of ignited gas that is generated by something on fire

Example

The candle flame flickered gently in the evening breeze.

蜡烛的火焰在晚风中微微闪烁。

B2 noun /ˈkɑn.trəˌvɜr.si/

Controversy

争议; 分歧

Meaning

prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion; a dispute or argument involving opposing viewpoints

Example

The new policy sparked a major controversy among the citizens.

新政策在市民中引发了巨大的争议。

C2 noun /ˈhɜːrmɪtɪdʒ/

hermitage

隐居地

Meaning

A secluded residence or retreat, often for a hermit or religious recluse.

Example

The monk spent years in a hermitage deep in the forest.

那位和尚在森林深处的隐居地里度过了多年。

B1 noun /rɪst/

Wrist

手腕

Meaning

the joint connecting the hand with the forearm

Example

He wore a watch on his wrist.

他戴着手表在手腕上。

C1 adjective /ɒmˈnɪv.ər.əs/

Omnivorous

杂食性动物

Meaning

eating both plants and animals; feeding on various kinds of food

Example

Bears are omnivorous animals that eat both plants and meat.

熊是杂食性动物，吃植物和肉。

C1 adjective /ˈvɛdʒɪtətɪv/

vegetative

与生长或生命的基本过程相关，通常没有意识的思考或活动

Meaning

relating to growth or the basic processes of life, often without conscious thought or activity

Example

The patient remained in a vegetative state after the accident.

事故发生后，病人保持在植物状态。

C1 adjective /ˈspeɪʃəl/

spatial

空间的

Meaning

relating to space or the position, area, and size of things

Example

The scientist studied the spatial arrangement of stars.

科学家研究了恒星的空间排列。

B1 adjective /ʌnɪmˈplɔɪd/

Unemployed

失业

Meaning

without a job; not having paid work

Example

He has been unemployed for six months now.

他已经失业六个月了。

B2 noun /ˈsɪmbəl/

Symbol

符号

Meaning

a mark or character used as a conventional representation of an object, function, or process

Example

The dove is a symbol of peace.

鸽子是和平的象征。

C2 noun /ˈbloʊˌhɑrd/

blowhard

自负的人

Meaning

a person who brags a lot or talks in a boastful way

Example

Everyone avoided the blowhard at the party because he wouldn't stop bragging.

在派对上，大家都避开了那个自负的人，因为他不停地吹嘘。

C1 noun /ˈrɛspɪt/

respite

喘息

Meaning

A short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant.

Example

The weekend provided a welcome respite from work.

周末提供了工作上的一个受欢迎的休息。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈnesəseri/

Unnecessary

不必要的；多余的

Meaning

not needed; not required; pointless

Example

The meeting was unnecessary since all decisions were already made.

会议是多余的，因为所有的决定已经做出。

C2 verb /ˈwaŋɡl/

wangle

通过巧妙手段获得某物

Meaning

To achieve something by clever or sometimes dishonest persuasion or trickery.

Example

He wangled a free ticket to the concert.

他通过巧妙手段获得了免费的音乐会票。

C1 noun səbˈsɪs.təns

subsistence

生计

Meaning

The action or fact of maintaining or supporting oneself at a minimum level.

Example

Many farmers depend on subsistence agriculture.

许多农民依靠自给农业谋生。

B2 noun /ˈkɒpə/

copper

铜

Meaning

a reddish-brown metal used for electrical wiring, coins, and more

Example

Copper is a good conductor of electricity.

铜是良好的电力导体。

C1 noun/verb /ˈræfəl/

raffle

销售彩票

Meaning

A means of raising money by selling numbered tickets, one or more of which are drawn at random for a prize; to sell something in such a lottery.

Example

The charity decided to raffle a bicycle to raise funds.

慈善机构决定通过抽奖出售自行车来筹集资金。

C1 adjective /əˈlʊr.ɪŋ/

Alluring

迷人且诱人; 迷人的

Meaning

attractive and tempting; fascinating

Example

The alluring fragrance of roses filled the garden.

玫瑰的迷人香气弥漫在花园里。

C1 noun /ˈjuːnɪsən/

unison

齐声

Meaning

Simultaneous performance or utterance of action or speech.

Example

The choir sang in unison.

合唱团齐声唱歌。

B1 noun /ˈdɪstrɪkt/

district

区

Meaning

a specific area of a country, city, or town, often with official boundaries

Example

She lives in the northern district of the city.

她住在城市的北区。

C2 noun /ɡiː/

Ghee

酥油

Meaning

clarified butter used in South Asian cooking

Example

She used ghee instead of butter for cooking the rice.

她在煮米饭时用酥油来代替黄油。

B2 adjective /ˈfræʤaɪl/

fragile

脆弱

Meaning

Easily broken or damaged; delicate.

Example

Be careful with that vase, it's very fragile.

小心那个花瓶，它很脆弱。

C2 verb /ˈkɒr.ʌ.skeɪt/

coruscate

闪烁

Meaning

to sparkle or flash brightly

Example

The fireworks coruscated across the night sky.

烟火在夜空中闪烁。

B2 noun /ˈɡaɪd.laɪn/

guideline

指导方针

Meaning

a rule, instruction, or principle that provides direction

Example

The company issued new guidelines for employee safety.

公司发布了新的员工安全指导方针。

B2 noun /məˈlɛəriə/

malaria

疟疾

Meaning

a serious infectious disease spread by mosquitoes, causing fever, chills, and sweating

Example

Malaria is a common disease in tropical regions.

疟疾在热带地区是一种常见疾病。

A2 adjective /θɪk/

Thick

厚的; 密的;

Meaning

having a large distance between opposite sides; dense; not thin

Example

The book has thick pages and a heavy cover.

这本书有厚重的页面和沉重的封面。

A1 adjective /hoʊl/

Whole

整个

Meaning

complete; entire; all of something

Example

He ate the whole pizza by himself.

他一个人把整张披萨吃光了。

C1 adjective /ɪˈnæmərd/

enamored

着迷

Meaning

filled with love or admiration

Example

He became enamored with classical music after attending the concert.

他在参加音乐会后爱上了古典音乐。

A2 noun /ˈhʌni/

Honey

蜂蜜

Meaning

a sweet, sticky substance made by bees from flower nectar

Example

I like to add honey to my tea.

我喜欢在我的茶里加蜂蜜。

A1 pronoun /ðɪs/

this

这个

Meaning

used to refer to a person or thing that is close or near in space, time, or thought

Example

This is my favorite book.

这是我最喜欢的书。

C2 noun /nɪt/

nit

虱子卵

Meaning

The egg or young form of a louse or other parasitic insect.

Example

The teacher noticed nits in the child’s hair.

老师发现了孩子头发里的虱子卵。

B2 noun ˈhæb.ɪt fɔːrˌmeɪ.ʃən

habit formation

习惯形成

Meaning

The process of creating a habit through regular practice and repetition.

Example

Habit formation requires consistency and discipline.

习惯的形成需要一致性和纪律。

C2 adjective /ˈkɔːpjʊlənt/

corpulent

肥胖的, 胖

Meaning

fat or obese; having a large bulky body

Example

The corpulent man struggled to fit into the small chair.

那个肥胖的男人努力地坐进了小椅子。

B2 adjective /ˈstʌnɪŋ/

stunning

令人惊叹

Meaning

extremely impressive or attractive

Example

The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely stunning.

从山顶看到的景色简直令人惊叹。

C1 adjective /ˈpɜːrtɪnənt/

pertinent

Midst

在中间; 在...之中

Meaning

in the middle of; among

Example

She stood in the midst of the crowd.

她站在人群中间。

C1 noun /brʌnt/

brunt

主要冲击

Meaning

the worst part or main impact of something unpleasant

Example

The small town bore the brunt of the storm.

小镇承受了风暴的主要冲击。

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。

C1 verb /ˈɡlɔːrɪfaɪ/

glorify

美化

Meaning

to praise or honor someone or something; to make something seem better than it is

Example

The movie glorifies war heroes.

电影美化了战争英雄。

B2 noun ˌdiː.fɒr.ɪˈsteɪ.ʃən

deforestation

森林砍伐

Meaning

The action of clearing a wide area of trees; the permanent destruction of forests in order to make the land available for other uses.

Example

Deforestation accelerates the loss of biodiversity.

森林砍伐加速了生物多样性的丧失。

C2 verb /ˈsɛreɪt/

serrate

锯齿边缘

Meaning

To make a saw-toothed edge or notched margin.

Example

The craftsman serrated the knife blade for better cutting.

工匠将刀片锯齿化，以提高切割效果。

C1 adjective /proʊˈzeɪ.ɪk/

prosaic

平凡的

Meaning

ordinary, dull, or lacking imagination

Example

The teacher’s explanation was accurate but rather prosaic.

老师的解释很准确，但相当平凡。

B2 noun /ˈkʌmbæk/

comeback

东山再起

Meaning

A return to a former status or success after a period of decline.

Example

The singer made a remarkable comeback after years of silence.

歌手在沉默多年后取得了显著的东山再起。

C1 noun /luː/

lieu

代替

Meaning

Instead of; in place of.

Example

He gave money in lieu of flowers.

他给了钱代替花。

C1 noun /ˈflæn.əl/

Flannel

法兰绒

Meaning

a soft woven fabric, typically made of wool or cotton and slightly milled and raised

Example

He wore a warm flannel shirt in winter.

他在冬天穿了一件温暖的法兰绒衬衫。

C1 adjective /ˈfaɪə.ri/

Fiery

火热的; 激情的; 暴躁的

Meaning

burning; passionate; hot-tempered; showing strong emotion

Example

She has a fiery temper that flares up quickly.

她有一个火热的脾气，容易迅速发火。

C2 noun /ˌself əˈbeɪs.mənt/

self-abasement

自我贬低

Meaning

The act of belittling or humiliating oneself.

Example

His constant self-abasement made others uncomfortable.

他不断的自我贬低让其他人感到不舒服。

C1 adjective /pəˈrɛniəl/

perennial

常青

Meaning

lasting or existing for a long time, or recurring continually

Example

Climate change is a perennial concern for scientists.

气候变化是科学家的一个长期关注问题。

B2 noun /ˈfaɪ.bər/

fibre

纤维

Meaning

A thread or filament from which a vegetable tissue, mineral substance, or textile is formed; dietary material that aids digestion.

Example

Eating foods rich in fibre can improve your digestion.

食用富含纤维的食物可以改善消化。

C1 adjective /riˈækʃəˌneri/

reactionary

反动的

Meaning

Opposing political or social progress or reform; extremely conservative.

Example

The group took a reactionary stance against the new policies.

该小组采取了反动的立场，反对新政策。

A1 determiner/pronoun/conjunction/adverb /ˈaɪðər/ or /ˈiːðər/

either

任一

Meaning

Used to indicate a choice between two alternatives.

Example

You can either call me tonight or send me an email.

你可以今晚打电话给我，或者给我发电子邮件。

A1 adjective /oʊld/

old

旧的

Meaning

having lived for a long time; not new or young

Example

He still drives his old car.

他仍然开着他的旧车。

C2 noun /dɪˈstɪlər/

distiller

蒸馏师

Meaning

A person or company that makes alcoholic drinks or purified liquids by distillation.

Example

The distiller introduced a new brand of whiskey last year.

蒸馏师在去年推出了一款新品牌的威士忌。

B2 noun /ˈfæntəsi/

fantasy

幻想

Meaning

a creation of the imagination, especially something improbable or impossible

Example

She has a vivid fantasy about traveling to space.

她有一个关于太空旅行的生动幻想。

A1 adjective /θɜrd/

third

第三

Meaning

constituting number three in a sequence

Example

She finished in third place.

她得了第三名。

C1 noun /joʊk/

Yoke

轭

Meaning

a wooden crosspiece that is fastened over the necks of two animals and attached to a plow or cart; a burden or oppressive situation

Example

The oxen were joined by a wooden yoke.

这些牛被木制的轭连接在一起。

B2 noun /ˈskʌlp.tʃər/

Sculpture

雕塑; 通过雕刻制作的艺术品

Meaning

the art of making objects by carving; a work of art made by carving

Example

The museum displays ancient Greek sculpture.

博物馆展示了古希腊雕塑。

B2 noun /ˈsiː.krə.si/

Secrecy

保密

Meaning

the practice of keeping something secret; the state of being kept hidden

Example

The project was conducted in complete secrecy.

该项目是在完全保密的情况下进行的。

B2 noun /ˌsɛkʃuˈæləti/

sexuality

性别认同

Meaning

a person's capacity for sexual feelings and orientation

Example

She spoke openly about her sexuality and identity.

她公开谈论了她的性别认同和身份。

C2 adjective /bɪˈfɒɡd/

befogged

困惑的, 模糊的

Meaning

Confused or clouded in mind; made unclear like being surrounded by fog.

Example

His mind felt befogged after the long and exhausting meeting.

在漫长而令人疲惫的会议后，他的思维感到困惑。