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B2 noun ɪkˈspænʃən

expansion

扩展
Meaning
The action of becoming larger or more extensive; growth or development.
Example
Volunteering helps in the expansion of social networks.
志愿服务有助于社交网络的扩展。
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。
C2 noun /wɪt/

whit

极小的量
Meaning
a very small part or amount
Example
He doesn't care a whit about the outcome.
他一点也不在乎结果。
C1 noun /ˈtæn.dəm/

Tandem

双人自行车
Meaning
a bicycle built for two riders, one behind the other
Example
The couple enjoyed riding their tandem bicycle through the park.
这对情侣在公园骑着他们的双人自行车享受着骑行。
C1 adjective /ˌæpəˈθɛtɪk/

apathetic

Meaning
showing or feeling little or no interest, enthusiasm, or concern
Example
He was apathetic about the outcome of the match.
A2 verb /kəmˈper/

compare

比较
Meaning
to examine similarities and differences between things
Example
I will compare these two products before buying.
我将在购买前比较这两款产品。
C1 verb /ˌʌndərˈvæljuː/

undervalue

低估
Meaning
To assign too low a value or importance to something or someone.
Example
She felt that her boss consistently undervalued her contributions.
她感觉到她的老板总是低估她的贡献。
C2 noun /ˈluː.nə.si/

lunacy

疯狂
Meaning
Extreme foolishness or madness; insanity.
Example
It was sheer lunacy to go hiking in the storm.
在暴风雨中去远足简直是疯狂。
A1 adjective /twɛlv/

twelve

十二
Meaning
the number equivalent to 12
Example
There are twelve months in a year.
一年有十二个月。
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。
B1 noun /ɪkˈstent/

Extent

范围; 范围程度
Meaning
the area covered by something; the degree to which something has spread
Example
The extent of the damage caused by the flood was enormous.
洪水造成的损害范围非常大。
B1 verb /ˈɔːrɡənaɪz/

organize

组织
Meaning
to arrange systematically; to plan and coordinate
Example
She organized a surprise party for her friend.
她为她的朋友组织了一个惊喜派对。
A1 noun /nuːz/

news

新闻
Meaning
newly received or noteworthy information, especially about recent events
Example
The news about the storm spread quickly.
关于暴风雨的新闻迅速传播。
A2 adverb /kəmˈpliːtli/

completely

完全地
Meaning
totally; in every way possible
Example
The room was completely silent.
房间完全安静。
C2 noun /ɪmˈpʌlʃən/

impulsion

Meaning
a strong urge or drive to act; the act of impelling
Example
His impulsion to travel made him leave his job suddenly.
C2 noun /fɪˈlændərər/

philanderer

花花公子
Meaning
a man who habitually engages in casual romantic or sexual affairs
Example
The politician was exposed as a notorious philanderer.
这位政治家被揭露为一个臭名昭著的花花公子。
C2 verb /ɛnˈfiːbəl/

enfeeble

削弱
Meaning
To make weak or feeble; to deprive of strength.
Example
The long illness enfeebled the old man.
长期的疾病使老人虚弱。
B2 noun /kəˈθɒlɪsɪzəm/

catholicism

天主教
Meaning
The faith, practice, and church order of the Roman Catholic Church.
Example
Catholicism has a long history and rich traditions.
天主教有着悠久的历史和丰富的传统。
C1 noun /fɪˈdɛl.ɪ.ti/

fidelity

忠诚
Meaning
Faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief, demonstrated by continuing loyalty and support.
Example
A dog's fidelity to its owner is unmatched.
狗对主人忠诚无比。
B2 verb lɔːntʃt

launched

发射
Meaning
Set (something) in motion by pushing it or letting it go.
Example
The satellite was launched successfully.
卫星已成功发射。
C1 noun /vɛnˈdɛtə/

vendetta

复仇
Meaning
a prolonged bitter quarrel or campaign of revenge
Example
The two families were caught in a bitter vendetta for generations.
这两个家庭世代相传,陷入了长久的复仇。
C1 adjective /ˈtɔːrtʃuəs/

tortuous

曲折,复杂
Meaning
Full of twists and turns; excessively complex or complicated.
Example
The tortuous mountain road made driving very difficult.
曲折的山路让驾驶变得非常困难。
B2 noun /dɪsˈɡreɪs/

Disgrace

耻辱; 丢脸; 恥辱
Meaning
loss of reputation or respect as the result of a dishonorable action; a shameful situation
Example
His arrest brought disgrace upon his entire family and reputation.
他的逮捕给他的整个家庭和声誉带来了耻辱。
B2 verb /tʃænt/

chant

吟诵
Meaning
to sing or recite in a rhythmic way
Example
The monks chant prayers in the temple.
僧侣在寺庙里吟诵祈祷。
C1 noun/verb ˈfɒr.ɪdʒ

forage

饲料,寻找食物
Meaning
Food for horses and cattle, especially dried hay or feed; to search for food.
Example
Animals forage for food during the winter months.
动物们在冬季寻找食物。
C2 noun /ˈdaɪˌsɪləbəl/

disyllable

双音节词
Meaning
a word consisting of two syllables
Example
The word 'happy' is a disyllable.
‘幸福’这个词是一个双音节词。
C2 verb /ɪmˈpɛnd/

impend

临近
Meaning
to be about to happen; to loom threateningly
Example
Dark clouds suggested that a storm was impeding.
乌云暗示着暴风雨即将来临。
C1 noun /ˈtrɪlədʒi/

trilogy

三部曲
Meaning
a set of three related works, usually books or films, that form a connected story
Example
The director finally released the third film to complete the sci-fi trilogy.
导演最终发布了第三部电影,完成了这部科幻三部曲。
A2 verb /səkˈsiːd/

succeed

成功
Meaning
to achieve the desired aim or result; to do well
Example
She worked hard to succeed in her career.
她努力工作,力图在事业中取得成功。
C2 noun /wɛlt/

welt

肿块
Meaning
A raised mark on the skin, usually from a blow or allergic reaction.
Example
He had a red welt on his arm after the bee sting.
他在蜜蜂蜇伤后,手臂上有一个红色的肿块。
B2 noun /əˈnætəmi/

anatomy

解剖学
Meaning
the study of the structure of living things, especially the human body
Example
She is studying human anatomy at medical school.
她在医学院学习人体解剖学。
C2 noun /ˈpʌndʒənsi/

pungency

辛辣
Meaning
The quality of having a strong, sharp taste or smell.
Example
The pungency of garlic filled the kitchen.
大蒜的辛辣味充满了厨房。
B2 verb /ɪˈreɪs/

erase

擦除
Meaning
to remove completely; to delete or wipe out
Example
Use an eraser to erase the pencil marks.
使用橡皮擦来擦掉铅笔痕迹。
C2 adjective /əˈrækjələr/

oracular

神谕的
Meaning
Resembling an oracle; giving wise, mysterious, or prophetic statements
Example
Her oracular words left the audience deep in thought.
她的神谕般的话让观众陷入了深思。
C1 noun ˌvɛn.əˈreɪ.ʃən

veneration

崇敬
Meaning
Great respect; reverence; the action of regarding with great respect or reverence.
Example
Many cultures show veneration for their ancestors.
许多文化表现出对祖先的崇敬。
B2 noun /ˈvendə(r)/

Vendor

小贩
Meaning
a person or company offering something for sale, especially a trader in the street
Example
The street vendor sold fresh fruits and vegetables.
街头小贩卖新鲜的水果和蔬菜。
B2 adverb /ˈʌltəmətli/

ultimately

最终
Meaning
in the end, after everything else
Example
Ultimately, we decided to go ahead with the project.
最终,我们决定继续推进该项目。
C2 adjective /ˈfæð.əm.ləs/

fathomless

无法理解或测量的; 非常深
Meaning
impossible to understand or measure; very deep
Example
The ocean seemed fathomless as it stretched to the horizon.
海洋看起来是无法测量的,因为它一直延伸到地平线。
B1 noun riˈæləti

reality

现实
Meaning
The world or the state of things as they actually exist, as opposed to an idealistic or notional idea.
Example
The reality of the situation was evident.
情况的现实是显而易见的。
C2 adjective /tʃeɪst/

Chaste

贞洁; 纯洁
Meaning
pure and morally good; abstaining from sexual activity
Example
She lived a chaste and virtuous life.
她过着纯洁而美德的生活。
B1 adjective /ˈpʌŋk.tʃu.əl/

Punctual

准时
Meaning
on time; prompt;
Example
She is always punctual for meetings.
她总是准时参加会议。
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。
C1 noun /ˈɛksədəs/

exodus

大规模撤离
Meaning
A mass departure of people from a place.
Example
There was a sudden exodus of workers after the strike began.
罢工开始后,工人们突然发生了大规模撤离。
B2 noun /kəmˈplaɪ.əns/

compliance

遵守
Meaning
The practice of conforming to rules, regulations, or laws; obedience to orders or instructions.
Example
Schools expect compliance with their rules and policies.
学校期望遵守他们的规则和政策。
B2 adjective /ˈspɒtɪd/

Spotted

斑点的; 有标记的; 被看到
Meaning
having spots or marks; noticed or seen
Example
The spotted leopard moved silently through the jungle.
斑点猎豹静静地穿过丛林。
C1 verb /zæɡ/

zag

急转弯
Meaning
to make a sharp change in direction, especially in a zigzag pattern
Example
The rabbit zagged quickly to escape the fox.
兔子迅速转弯以躲避狐狸。
B2 verb ɪnˈhɑːnst

enhanced

增强的
Meaning
Intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of something.
Example
Enhanced strategies improve outcomes.
增强的策略改善了结果。
B2 adjective /pælɛˈstɪnɪən/

palestinian

巴勒斯坦的
Meaning
relating to Palestine or its people
Example
The Palestinian people have a rich cultural heritage.
巴勒斯坦人民拥有丰富的文化遗产。
C1 noun /læns/

Lance

长矛
Meaning
a long weapon with a sharp metal point, used by soldiers on horseback
Example
The knight charged forward with his lance ready.
骑士带着准备好的长矛向前冲。
A2 adverb /ˈrɛɡjələrli/

regularly

定期地
Meaning
at regular intervals; in a regular manner
Example
She exercises regularly to stay healthy.
她定期锻炼以保持健康。
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。
B2 noun əˈʃɔː.rəns

assurance

保证
Meaning
A positive declaration intended to give confidence; a promise.
Example
Assurance of quality is a priority for the council.
质量保证是委员会的优先事项。
C1 verb /dʒɒt/

jot

快速且简洁地写下
Meaning
to write something quickly and briefly
Example
She jotted down his phone number on a napkin.
她在餐巾纸上迅速记下了他的电话号码。
A2 noun /ˈpjuːpəl/

pupil

学生; 瞳孔
Meaning
a student, especially a young one; the central opening of the eye that lets in light
Example
The pupil listened carefully to the teacher during class.
学生在课堂上认真听老师讲课。
B2 noun ˈsɜːrkjələr ɪˈkɒnəmi

circular economy

循环经济
Meaning
An economic system aimed at eliminating waste and the continual use of resources through reuse, sharing, repair, refurbishment, remanufacturing and recycling.
Example
Adopting a circular economy can reduce waste.
采用循环经济可以减少废物。
C1 noun /ˌmiːtiəˈrɒlədʒi/

meteorology

气象学
Meaning
The scientific study of the atmosphere and weather.
Example
He chose to specialize in meteorology to study weather patterns.
他选择专攻气象学,以研究天气模式。
C2 noun /ræpˈskæliən/

rapscallion

顽皮的人
Meaning
A mischievous or cheeky person; a rascal.
Example
The little rapscallion hid his brother’s shoes as a prank.
这个小拉普斯卡里昂把他哥哥的鞋子藏起来,做了个恶作剧。
C1 noun /ˈflɔː.rə/

flora

在特定地区或栖息地中发现的植物生命
Meaning
The plant life found in a particular region or habitat.
Example
The Amazon rainforest is home to a vast flora diversity.
亚马逊雨林是丰富的植物群多样性的家园。
C2 noun /ˌvɪvɪˈsɛkʃən/

vivisection

在活体动物上进行手术以进行科学研究的实践
Meaning
the practice of performing operations on live animals for scientific research
Example
Vivisection has long been a controversial topic among scientists and animal rights activists.
活体解剖长期以来一直是科学家和动物权利活动家之间的一个争议话题。
C2 noun /ˈtrɛntʃərmən/

trencherman

大食客
Meaning
a person who eats in a hearty or robust manner; a big eater
Example
The trencherman devoured the feast with great enthusiasm.
这个大食客充满热情地吞下了盛宴。
B2 verb /lɪk/

lick

Meaning
to pass the tongue over something; to defeat decisively
Example
The cat licked its paws clean.
猫舔干净了它的爪子。
B2 noun /ˈleɪ.zi.nəs/

Laziness

懒惰
Meaning
the quality of being unwilling to work or use energy; idleness
Example
His laziness prevented him from achieving his goals.
他的懒惰阻止了他实现目标。
B2 noun /ˈtɜːrkwɔɪz/

turquoise

绿松石
Meaning
a greenish-blue color or gemstone
Example
She wore a necklace with a beautiful turquoise stone.
她戴着一条美丽的绿松石项链。
A2 noun /dɪˈzɜːrt/

dessert

甜点
Meaning
the sweet course eaten at the end of a meal
Example
We had ice cream for dessert after dinner.
我们晚餐后吃了冰淇淋作为甜点。
B1 noun sɪˈlek.ʃən

selection

选择
Meaning
The action or fact of carefully choosing someone or something as being the best or most suitable.
Example
The selection process is based on merit.
选择过程基于优点。
B1 noun /ˈpɑr.dən/

Pardon

宽恕; 原谅;
Meaning
forgiveness; the action of forgiving or being forgiven for an error or offense
Example
I beg your pardon for interrupting the meeting.
打扰会议,我请求宽恕。
B2 adjective /mɪsˈliːdɪŋ/

misleading

误导性的
Meaning
giving the wrong idea or impression
Example
The advertisement was misleading and gave false information.
广告具有误导性,并提供了虚假的信息。
C1 verb /bɔːk/

balk

拒绝
Meaning
to hesitate or refuse to proceed or comply
Example
She balked at signing the contract without reading it fully.
她犹豫着没有完全阅读合同就签署了。
C1 adjective ˌprɒb.ə.bɪˈlɪs.tɪk

probabilistic

基于概率
Meaning
Based on probability; involving chance or statistical likelihood.
Example
The model follows a probabilistic approach to predictions.
该模型采用概率方法进行预测。
B2 adjective /njuːˈmɛrɪkəl/

numerical

数字的
Meaning
relating to or expressed in numbers
Example
The report provides numerical data on population growth.
报告提供了有关人口增长的数字数据。
C1 noun /fəˈrɒs.ə.ti/

ferocity

凶猛,暴力,强度
Meaning
The state or quality of being ferocious; extreme fierceness or violence.
Example
The storm's ferocity was devastating.
风暴的猛烈程度是毁灭性的。
C2 adjective /ˌlɛvəlˈhɛdɪd/

levelheaded

冷静和理智
Meaning
calm and sensible; showing good judgment.
Example
She remained levelheaded during the crisis.
她在危机中保持冷静。
B1 verb /ɪnˈstɔːl/

install

安装
Meaning
To place or fix equipment or software so it is ready for use.
Example
He installed the new software on his computer.
他在他的电脑上安装了新软件。
C1 noun /ˈsʌn.stroʊk/

Sunstroke

中暑
Meaning
a serious condition caused by overheating from prolonged exposure to high temperatures
Example
The worker suffered from sunstroke after working outside all day.
工人在外面工作了一整天后中暑了。
B2 verb /daɪˈvɜːrt/

divert

Meaning
to turn aside from a course; to redirect or entertain
Example
The police diverted traffic to a side road.
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。
C2 verb /bɪˈfɪt/

befit

适合
Meaning
to be suitable for; to be appropriate to
Example
Formal attire befits the seriousness of the occasion.
正式的服装适合这个场合的严肃性。
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。
B1 noun /ˈsmoʊkər/

smoker

吸烟者
Meaning
A person who smokes tobacco or other substances
Example
He is a heavy smoker and tries to quit every year.
他是一个吸烟者,每年都试图戒烟。
C2 noun /ˈbed.ləm/

Bedlam

混乱;嘈杂的混乱
Meaning
a scene of noisy confusion; chaos and disorder
Example
The classroom was complete bedlam after the fire alarm.
火灾警报后,教室变得完全混乱。
A2 adjective /draɪ/

Dry

干燥的; 无湿气或液体; 无聊
Meaning
free from moisture or liquid; not wet; lacking interest or excitement
Example
The desert has very dry climate.
沙漠的气候非常干燥。
B1 adjective /ˌækəˈdɛmɪk/

academic

学术的
Meaning
related to education, learning, or scholarly activities
Example
She has an outstanding academic record.
她有一个卓越的学术记录。
C2 adjective /ˈdʌktaɪl/

ductile

延展性强
Meaning
capable of being stretched into a thin wire without breaking; easily influenced
Example
Gold is a very ductile metal.
黄金是一种非常延展的金属。
C1 noun /noʊˈteɪʃən/

notation

符号系统
Meaning
A system of symbols or signs used to represent information, especially in mathematics or music.
Example
The teacher explained the notation used in the algebra equations.
老师解释了代数方程中使用的符号系统。
A2 noun, verb /ˈɪʃuː/

issue

问题, 出版, 分发
Meaning
A problem, topic, or the act of supplying or distributing something.
Example
The magazine will issue a new edition next week.
杂志将在下周发布新版本。
C1 noun /ˈlɔːriət/

laureate

获得者
Meaning
A person honored with an award for outstanding achievement in a field, especially the arts or sciences.
Example
The Nobel laureate gave an inspiring lecture on peace.
诺贝尔奖获得者就和平发表了激动人心的演讲。
B1 noun /ˈwiːknəs/

weakness

弱点
Meaning
a state of being weak; a flaw or shortcoming in character or structure
Example
His main weakness is his lack of patience.
他最大的弱点是缺乏耐心。
A2 noun /ˈpɜːr.pəl/

Purple

紫色
Meaning
a color intermediate between red and blue; violet color
Example
The purple flowers bloomed beautifully in the garden.
紫色的花朵在花园中美丽地盛开。
B1 verb /taɪmd/

timed

计时
Meaning
to measure or record the duration or speed of something
Example
He timed the race with a stopwatch.
他用秒表计时比赛。
B1 noun /məˈtɪəriəl/

Material

材料; 织物; 物质
Meaning
The matter from which a thing is or can be made; fabric or cloth
Example
The building was constructed using the finest materials available.
这座建筑是用最好的材料建造的。
C1 adjective /ˈbɑːmi/

balmy

温和而愉快的温暖;舒缓。
Meaning
Mild and pleasantly warm; soothing.
Example
We enjoyed a walk on a balmy summer evening.
我们在一个温和的夏日晚间散步。
B1 noun /ˈneɪbərˌhʊd/

neighborhood

社区
Meaning
a district or area around or near a particular place
Example
I grew up in a quiet neighborhood.
我在一个安静的社区长大。
B2 noun /ˈænθəm/

anthem

国歌
Meaning
A song that is identified with a particular group, movement, or nation, often expressing pride or unity.
Example
The national anthem was played before the football match.
国歌在足球比赛前奏响。
C1 noun /trænsˈɡrɛʃən/

transgression

违反, 罪行
Meaning
an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; a violation or sin
Example
The court forgave his first transgression but warned him not to repeat it.
法院原谅了他的第一次违反行为,但警告他不要重复。
C1 noun /ˈmædʒɪstreɪt/

magistrate

法官
Meaning
A civil officer who administers the law, often with limited judicial authority.
Example
The magistrate presided over the minor criminal case.
法官主持了轻微刑事案件。
B1 noun /ˈlɛktʃərər/

lecturer

讲师
Meaning
a person who gives lectures, especially at a college or university
Example
The lecturer explained the theory with clear examples.
讲师用清楚的例子解释了理论。
B2 verb /reɪl/

rail

抗议
Meaning
to complain or protest strongly about something
Example
He railed against the unfair decision.
他抗议不公平的决定。
C1 adjective /vɜːrˈboʊs/

verbose

冗长
Meaning
Using or expressed in more words than are needed; wordy.
Example
His verbose explanation confused the audience instead of clarifying the issue.
他冗长的解释使观众感到困惑,而不是澄清问题。
C1 adjective /suːˈpɜːr.flu.əs/

superfluous

多余的
Meaning
Unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.
Example
His speech contained too many superfluous details.
他的演讲包含了太多多余的细节。
C1 adjective /ˈretʃɪd/

Wretched

悲惨的; 可怜的; 质量差的
Meaning
very unhappy; miserable; of poor quality
Example
The refugees lived in wretched conditions.
难民们生活在悲惨的条件下。
C2 verb /ˈtʃeɪfɪŋ/

chafing

摩擦引起疼痛
Meaning
To make sore by rubbing; to become irritated.
Example
The rough shoes were chafing his heels.
粗糙的鞋子擦痛了他的脚跟。
B2 verb /tæn/

tan

Meaning
to make skin or a hide brown by exposure to the sun or by using chemicals
Example
She tanned her skin after spending the summer at the beach.
C1 noun /əˈliː.dʒəns/

allegiance

忠诚
Meaning
Loyalty or commitment of a subordinate to a superior or of an individual to a group or cause.
Example
Soldiers take an oath of allegiance to their country.
士兵宣誓效忠他们的国家。
B2 noun ˈɡrætɪtjuːd

gratitude

感恩
Meaning
The quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation.
Example
Gratitude towards the martyrs is a moral duty.
对烈士的感恩是道德责任。
B2 adjective /ˈaʊtˌɡoʊɪŋ/

outgoing

外向
Meaning
Friendly and sociable; inclined to mix with others.
Example
He is an outgoing person who loves meeting new people.
他是一个外向的人,喜欢结识新朋友。
A2 adverb, conjunction /haʊˈɛvər/

however

然而
Meaning
used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict something previously said
Example
The journey was long; however, it was enjoyable.
旅程很长;然而,它是愉快的。
B2 noun /ˈsɜːr.tən.ti/

Certainty

确定性
Meaning
firm conviction that something is the case; the quality of being reliably true
Example
We can say with certainty that the project will be completed on time.
我们可以确定地说,项目将按时完成。
C2 adjective /daɪˈdæktɪk/

didactic

教学的
Meaning
Intended to teach, often with a moral lesson.
Example
The novel is not just entertaining but also didactic in nature.
这本小说不仅仅是娱乐性,还有教学性质。
C1 noun əˈpreɪ.zəl

appraisal

评估
Meaning
An assessment or evaluation of performance or quality.
Example
The annual appraisal determines salary increments.
年度评估决定薪资增幅。
C1 noun /ˈmjuːtɪni/

mutiny

叛乱
Meaning
an open rebellion against authority, especially by soldiers or sailors
Example
The sailors staged a mutiny against their captain.
水手们发动了对他们船长的叛乱。
A2 noun /kɔːrn/

Corn

玉米
Meaning
a tall cereal plant that produces kernels on large ears; maize
Example
We grilled corn on the cob for dinner.
我们在晚餐时烤了玉米棒。
C2 adjective /ˌʌn.təˈwɔːrd/

untoward

意外的
Meaning
Unexpected and inappropriate or inconvenient.
Example
The meeting ended without any untoward incidents.
会议在没有任何意外事件的情况下结束。
C2 verb /ˈbeɪɪŋ/

baying

狂吠
Meaning
making a loud, prolonged barking or howling sound, especially of dogs
Example
The baying of the hounds echoed through the forest.
猎犬的叫声在森林中回响。
C1 noun /ˈpʌndɪt/

pundit

专家
Meaning
An expert in a particular subject or field who is frequently called upon to give opinions to the public.
Example
Political pundits debated the election results on television.
政治专家在电视上讨论了选举结果。
C2 adjective /əˈdʌltəreɪtɪd/

adulterated

Meaning
describes food, drink, or medicine made weaker or impure by the addition of another substance
Example
Authorities seized adulterated drugs from the warehouse.
A2 noun /ˈbɪznəsmæn/

businessman

商人
Meaning
a person engaged in commercial or industrial business activities
Example
The businessman invested heavily in new technology.
商人们在新技术上进行了大量投资。
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。
C1 verb /ˈhjuːmənaɪz/

humanize

人性化
Meaning
To make something more humane, kind, or relatable.
Example
The teacher tried to humanize the lesson with personal stories.
老师试图通过个人故事让课程更加人性化。
B2 noun əˌkjuː.mjəˈleɪ.ʃən

accumulation

积累
Meaning
The gradual gathering or collecting of something over time.
Example
The accumulation of dust affects appliance efficiency.
灰尘的积累影响家用电器的效率。
C1 adjective /ˈtɜːrʃieri/

tertiary

Meaning
third in order, rank, or level
Example
He is pursuing his tertiary education at the university.
A2 adjective /əˈnɔɪd/

annoyed

恼火的
Meaning
feeling slightly angry or irritated
Example
She felt annoyed by the constant noise.
她对持续的噪音感到恼火。