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C2 noun /ɪkˈspiːdiənsi/

expediency

机会主义
Meaning
the quality of being convenient and practical despite possibly being improper or immoral
Example
He acted out of political expediency rather than principle.
他是出于政治机会主义而非原则行事。
C1 adjective ˈkɒn.təm.plə.tɪv

contemplative

沉思的或冥想的
Meaning
Expressing or involving prolonged thought; meditative and reflective.
Example
He spent a contemplative evening reflecting on his decisions.
他度过了一个沉思的晚上，反思他的决定。
C2 adjective /ɛmˈpaɪriəl/

empyreal

天国的
Meaning
Heavenly, divine, or relating to the highest heavens.
Example
The poet described the empyreal beauty of the stars.
诗人描述了星星的天国美丽。
C2 noun /ˈrɛtɪnjuː/

retinue

随行人员
Meaning
A group of attendants or followers accompanying an important person.
Example
The king entered the hall followed by his retinue.
国王带着随行人员进入了大厅。
B1 noun /əˈnaʊnsmənt/

announcement

公告
Meaning
a public or formal statement giving information
Example
The principal made an important announcement about the new schedule.
校长关于新时间表做了一个重要的公告。
B2 adjective /ˌbaɪˈlɪŋɡwəl/

bilingual

双语的
Meaning
Able to speak two languages fluently.
Example
She grew up in a bilingual household speaking both English and Spanish.
她在一个双语家庭中长大，既说英语也说西班牙语。
B2 noun /ˈbrɔːd.bænd/

broadband

宽带
Meaning
a high-capacity transmission technique using a wide range of frequencies.
Example
Broadband internet has become a necessity in modern homes.
宽带互联网已成为现代家庭的必需品。
B1 noun kəˈmɪt.i

committee

委员会
Meaning
A group of people appointed for a specific function by a larger group.
Example
A 65-member committee was formed.
成立了一个由65人组成的委员会。
A2 noun /rɪˈlɪdʒ.ən/

religion

宗教
Meaning
a system of faith and worship involving belief in a higher power
Example
Freedom of religion is a fundamental human right.
宗教自由是基本人权。
B1 adjective /ˈɔːɡənaɪzd/

organized

有条理的
Meaning
Arranged in a systematic way, especially on a large scale.
Example
An organized approach to work increases productivity and reduces stress.
有条理的工作方法可以提高生产力并减少压力。
A1 adverb /ɛls/

else

还有别的吗
Meaning
In addition; besides.
Example
Is there anything else you need?
你还需要其他的吗?
B2 verb /bɑːrk/

bark

吠叫
Meaning
to make a sharp sound like a dog; to speak angrily
Example
The dog barks at strangers.
狗对陌生人大叫。
C2 noun /bɒmˈbeɪ dʌk/

Bombay duck

邦贝鱼
Meaning
a type of lizardfish found in coastal waters, commonly eaten dried and salted in South Asia
Example
Bombay duck is a popular delicacy when dried and fried.
邦贝鱼干燥并油炸后是一种受欢迎的美食。
A1 noun /tɛn/

ten

十
Meaning
the number following nine and preceding eleven
Example
I have ten apples in the basket.
我篮子里有十个苹果。
C2 noun /ɪnˈvɛstɪtʃər/

investiture

授职仪式
Meaning
the formal ceremony of conferring authority, rank, or office
Example
The king held an investiture ceremony for the new knight.
国王为新骑士举行了授职仪式。
B2 noun /ˈɔːrɡənaɪzər/

organizer

组织者
Meaning
a person who arranges or coordinates activities, events, or groups; a tool or item used to keep things in order
Example
She worked as the main organizer of the international conference.
她是这次国际会议的主要组织者。
C1 adverb /ˈwɪmzɪkli/

Whimsically

任性地，异想天开地
Meaning
In a playful, fanciful, or capricious manner; with sudden changes of mind
Example
She decorated her room whimsically with colorful balloons.
她用五彩缤纷的气球任性地装饰了她的房间。
C1 adjective /əˈkɪn/

akin

相似的
Meaning
Of similar character or related by blood.
Example
His reaction was akin to shock.
他的反应与震惊相似。
C2 noun /sɒl/

sol

索尔（音乐音阶的第五个音符）
Meaning
The fifth note of the sol-fa musical scale (do, re, mi, fa, sol, la, ti); also the Latin word for sun
Example
The choir practiced singing the note sol during rehearsal.
合唱团在排练时练习唱索尔音符。
C1 noun /ˌæntɪˈsiːdənts/

antecedents

前事
Meaning
previous events, conditions, or people that influence or serve as a basis for something that follows
Example
The lawyer examined the criminal antecedents of the suspect.
律师检查了嫌疑人的犯罪前事。
C1 noun /toʊm/

tome

厚书
Meaning
a large, heavy book, often scholarly or serious in nature
Example
She spent the afternoon reading an old tome on medieval history.
她花了整个下午阅读一本关于中世纪历史的厚书。
C2 verb /ɪnˈɡrɑːft/

ingraft

根植
Meaning
To implant or fix deeply, often used in the sense of grafting an idea or quality.
Example
The teacher tried to ingraft good manners in the students.
老师尝试将良好的行为习惯根植于学生们。
B2 verb /ˈræl.i/

rally

Meaning
to come together for a common purpose or to recover strength or spirit
Example
The team rallied after halftime and won the match.
C2 adjective /ˈkɪŋ.ki/

Kinky

不寻常的性行为；卷曲或弯曲的头发
Meaning
having or involving unconventional sexual practices; having tight curls or bends
Example
His kinky hair made him look unique.
他的卷发使他看起来独特。
A1 number /eɪt/

eight

八
Meaning
The number equivalent to the product of two and four; one more than seven.
Example
There are eight apples in the basket.
篮子里有八个苹果。
A2 adverb /ˈsɪm.pli/

Simply

简单地; 仅仅;
Meaning
in a clear and easy way; merely; just
Example
I simply wanted to help you with your homework.
我只是想帮你做作业。
B2 noun /ˈdʒɜːrnəlɪzəm/

journalism

新闻学
Meaning
the activity or profession of collecting, writing, and publishing news and articles for newspapers, magazines, or broadcast media
Example
He studied journalism to become a news reporter.
他学习新闻学成为新闻记者。
B2 verb /ˈæləkeɪt/

allocate

分配
Meaning
to distribute or assign resources, duties, or responsibilities for a specific purpose
Example
The manager allocated funds for the new project.
经理已为新项目分配资金。
C2 adjective /ˌpjuːsɪˈlænɪməs/

pusillanimous

胆小的
Meaning
showing a lack of courage or determination; timid
Example
The pusillanimous leader avoided making tough decisions.
那个胆小的领导人避免做出艰难的决定。
C2 noun /ˌpɛkəˈdɪloʊ/

peccadillo

小错误
Meaning
a small or minor fault or sin
Example
Forgetting to call was just a small peccadillo, not a serious mistake.
忘记打电话只是一个小错误，不是一个严重的错误。
B2 noun /ˈtriː.oʊ/

trio

三人组
Meaning
A group of three people or things, especially in music or performance.
Example
The jazz trio played beautifully at the concert.
爵士三重奏在音乐会中演奏得非常精彩。
B2 verb /rɪˈkruːt/

recruit

招募
Meaning
to enlist or hire people for a job, service, or membership
Example
The company is trying to recruit more software engineers.
这家公司正在努力招募更多的软件工程师。
B2 noun /ˌmɛdɪˈteɪʃən/

meditation

冥想
Meaning
The practice of focusing the mind to achieve calmness, clarity, or spiritual growth.
Example
She practices meditation every morning to start her day peacefully.
她每天早上练习冥想，开始她的平静一天。
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。
B2 noun /beɪ/

Bay

海湾
Meaning
a broad inlet of the sea where the land curves inward
Example
The boats are anchored in the bay.
船只停泊在海湾。
B2 noun /ˈtræn.zɪt/

transit

交通运输
Meaning
Transportation or travel system, the process of travel or transportation from one place to another.
Example
The city is investing in a new transit system.
这座城市正在投资一个新的交通运输系统。
B2 verb /ˈnæreɪt/

narrate

叙述
Meaning
To tell a story or describe events, often in detail.
Example
She will narrate the events of her journey to the audience.
她将向观众叙述她旅途中的事件。
C2 noun /ˈpætrɪsaɪd/

patricide

弑父
Meaning
The act of killing one's own father.
Example
The ancient myth describes a son committing patricide to take the throne.
古老的神话描述了一位儿子为了登上王位而弑父。
C2 adjective /ˈfraɪəbl/

friable

脆弱
Meaning
Easily crumbled or reduced to powder.
Example
The old brick wall was friable and broke apart at a touch.
那堵老砖墙是脆弱的，轻轻一碰就破裂了。
C2 noun /səˈlɪsɪˌtuːd/

solicitude

关心, 照顾
Meaning
Care or concern for someone or something.
Example
His mother showed great solicitude for his safety.
他的母亲对他的安全表现出极大的关心。
C2 adjective /ˌæpəˈplɛktɪk/

apoplectic

愤怒的
Meaning
Extremely angry; furious.
Example
He was apoplectic when he heard about the unfair decision.
当他听到关于不公正决定的消息时，他愤怒得几乎要爆炸。
C2 verb /ˈvaʊtʃ.seɪf/

vouchsafe

赐予
Meaning
to grant or give something in a gracious or condescending manner
Example
He vouchsafed them a rare smile.
他赐予了他们一个罕见的微笑。
C1 noun /ˌtrænsˈpɪəreɪʃən/

transpiration

蒸腾作用
Meaning
The process by which plants lose water through their leaves, which plays a crucial role in plant cooling, nutrient transport, and the water cycle.
Example
Transpiration plays a key role in the water cycle and plant growth.
蒸腾作用在水循环和植物生长中发挥着关键作用。
C2 noun /ˈhʌvəl/

hovel

Meaning
a small, poorly built, and dirty house
Example
The refugees lived in a makeshift hovel.
B1 noun /əˈkaʊnt/

Account

账户
Meaning
a record of money received and paid out; a report or description of an event
Example
She opened a savings account at the bank.
她在银行开设了一个储蓄账户。
C2 noun /ˈpærəpɛt/

parapet

防护墙
Meaning
A low protective wall along the edge of a roof, balcony, or bridge.
Example
The soldier hid behind the parapet for protection.
士兵躲在防护墙后面以保障安全。
A2 adverb /ˈɒbviəsli/

obviously

显然
Meaning
in a way that is easily perceived or understood; clearly
Example
Obviously, he didn’t read the instructions.
显然，他没有读说明书。
B1 noun/verb /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/

compliment

恭维
Meaning
a polite expression of praise or admiration; to politely praise someone
Example
She complimented him on his excellent presentation.
她对他的精彩演讲表示了恭维。
C2 verb /næʃ/

gnash

咬牙切齿
Meaning
to grind or strike the teeth together, often in anger or frustration
Example
He began to gnash his teeth in rage.
他开始因为愤怒而咬牙切齿。
C2 verb /preɪt/

prate

喋喋不休
Meaning
to talk foolishly or at tedious length about something
Example
He would prate endlessly about his minor achievements.
他会不停地谈论他的微小成就。
C2 noun /ˈɛkwɪpɔɪz/

equipoise

平衡
Meaning
A state of balance or equilibrium.
Example
Her calmness created an equipoise in the heated debate.
她的冷静在激烈的辩论中创造了平衡。
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。
B2 adjective /ˈpəʊstwɔːr/

postwar

战后
Meaning
occurring or existing after a war
Example
The postwar period saw significant economic growth.
战后时期见证了显著的经济增长。
C2 noun /ˈʌm.brə/

Umbra

完全的阴影，太阳黑子的黑暗中心
Meaning
the fully shaded inner region of a shadow cast by an opaque object; the dark center of a sunspot
Example
During the eclipse, we stood in the moon's umbra.
在日食期间，我们站在月亮的本影中。
C2 verb /fɔrˈswɛr/

forswear

放弃
Meaning
to renounce or reject; to give up completely
Example
He forswore his old habits and started a new life.
他放弃了旧习惯，开始了新的生活。
C1 noun, verb /slɜːr/

slur

侮辱 / 轻蔑的评论
Meaning
An insulting remark or suggestion; or to speak indistinctly.
Example
He made a slur against her character.
他对她的品格做出了侮辱性的评论。
C1 noun ˈmaɪ.krəʊˌnjuː.tri.ənts

micronutrients

微量营养素
Meaning
Essential nutrients required by organisms in small quantities throughout life to orchestrate a range of physiological functions.
Example
Micronutrients are essential for cellular function.
微量营养素对于细胞功能至关重要。
C1 verb /ʃɜːrk/

shirk

逃避
Meaning
to avoid or neglect a duty or responsibility
Example
He always tries to shirk his responsibilities at work.
他总是尽力避免工作中的责任。
C1 adjective ˌæv.ɒ̃ˈɡɑːd

avant-garde

先锋
Meaning
New and experimental; characterized by departure from or rejection of accepted standards.
Example
Avant-garde designs redefine the dining experience.
先锋设计重新定义了餐饮体验。
C1 verb /ˈlɪkwɪdeɪt/

liquidate

清算
Meaning
To sell assets in order to pay off debts; to close a business and convert assets into cash.
Example
The company decided to liquidate its assets to pay creditors.
公司决定清算其资产以支付债权人。
B1 noun /dɪˈbeɪts/

debates

辩论
Meaning
Formal discussions where different viewpoints are presented and argued.
Example
Debates on governance lasted throughout the session.
关于治理的辩论贯穿了整个会议。
B2 adjective /əˈpærənt/

apparent

显而易见
Meaning
Clearly visible or understood; obvious.
Example
It soon became apparent that he was not telling the truth.
很快就变得显而易见，他没有说实话。
C1 adjective /ˈsɔːrdɪd/

sordid

可耻的
Meaning
involving immoral or dishonorable actions; dirty or unpleasant
Example
The newspaper exposed the politician's sordid past.
报纸曝光了那位政治家的可耻过去。
C2 verb /ˈpjuːtrɪfaɪ/

putrefy

腐烂
Meaning
to decay or rot, producing a foul smell
Example
The meat began to putrefy in the heat.
肉在热气中开始腐烂。
C1 adjective /ˈnɒnʃələnt/

nonchalant

Meaning
Appearing calm, casual, and unconcerned.
Example
He gave a nonchalant shrug and walked away.
C2 noun /ˈɡʌmp.ʃən/

gumption

勇气, 创新
Meaning
Courage, resourcefulness, or initiative.
Example
It takes real gumption to start your own business.
创业需要真正的勇气。
B2 noun ɪˈmɪʃ.ən

emission

排放
Meaning
The release or discharge of gases, particles, or other substances into the environment.
Example
Car manufacturers are reducing carbon emissions.
汽车制造商正在减少碳排放。
C1 adverb /ˈnɔːθwədz/

Northwards

向北
Meaning
towards the north; in a northerly direction
Example
The birds migrate northwards in spring.
鸟类在春天向北迁徙。
C2 verb /kənˈvoʊk/

convoke

召集
Meaning
to call together or summon a meeting or assembly
Example
The committee convoked an emergency session to discuss the crisis.
委员会召集了紧急会议讨论危机。
B1 noun /ˈbækʌp/

backup

备份
Meaning
a copy of data stored separately to protect against loss
Example
Make sure to have a backup of your important files.
确保备份您的重要文件。
C1 noun /ˈænərki/

anarchy

无政府状态
Meaning
a state of disorder due to the absence or failure of government or authority
Example
The collapse of the regime led to anarchy in the streets.
政权崩溃导致街头的无政府状态。
C1 noun /ˈklæmər/

clamor

喧嚣
Meaning
a loud and confused noise, especially of people shouting insistently
Example
The clamor of the protesting crowd filled the square.
抗议人群的喧嚣充满了广场。
C1 noun /ˈstrɑːtəm/

stratum

层
Meaning
a layer or level of material, or a social class in society
Example
The upper stratum of society enjoyed privileges not available to others.
社会上层享有其他人无法获得的特权。
C2 noun /ˌnjuːməˈreɪʃən/

numeration

计数
Meaning
the action or process of counting or assigning numbers
Example
The teacher explained the basics of numeration to the students.
老师向学生解释了计数的基础知识。
A2 noun /tuːl/

tool

工具
Meaning
a device or implement used to carry out a particular function
Example
He used a hammer as a tool to fix the chair.
他用锤子作为工具来修理椅子。
C1 noun /ˈtɛnəmənt/

tenement

廉租房
Meaning
a large building divided into separate apartments, often in poor condition
Example
The family lived in a crowded tenement in the city.
这个家庭住在城市里一个拥挤的廉租房里。
B2 noun /ˈklaɪ.mət əˌdæp.teɪ.ʃən/

climate adaptation

气候适应
Meaning
The process of adjusting to current or expected climate change and its effects.
Example
Climate adaptation ensures resilience to change.
气候适应确保了对变化的适应能力。
B2 noun səbˈstænʃəl ˈɪmpækt

substantial impact

重大影响
Meaning
A significant, considerable, and meaningful effect or influence.
Example
Substantial impact is possible even with a few hours of volunteering.
即使是几个小时的志愿者工作，也能产生重大影响。
C2 noun (plural) /ˈɔːrdʒiːz/

orgies

狂欢
Meaning
Wild gatherings involving excessive indulgence in food, drink, or sexual activity.
Example
The ancient Romans were infamous for their lavish feasts and orgies.
古罗马人以其奢华的宴会和狂欢而闻名。
C1 verb /bɔːl/

bawl

大声哭泣
Meaning
to shout or cry loudly
Example
The baby bawled all night, keeping everyone awake.
宝宝整晚哭个不停，吵醒了所有人。
B2 noun /træŋˈkwɪl.ɪ.ti/

tranquillity

宁静
Meaning
the state of being calm, peaceful, and free from disturbance
Example
She enjoyed the tranquillity of the countryside after years in the city.
她在城市中待了多年后，享受乡村的宁静。
C2 adjective /kəˈmɛnʃərət/

commensurate

相称的
Meaning
corresponding in size, degree, or extent; proportionate
Example
Salary will be commensurate with experience.
薪资将与经验相称。
B2 noun /ˈɪɡ.nər.əns/

Ignorance

无知
Meaning
lack of knowledge or information; the state of being uninformed about something
Example
His ignorance about basic computer skills made it difficult for him to find a job.
他对基本计算机技能的无知使他很难找到工作。
C2 noun /ˈmʌskɪt/

musket

一种古老的火枪
Meaning
a type of long gun used in the past, especially by infantry soldiers
Example
The soldiers carried muskets into the battlefield.
士兵们带着火枪走进了战场。
A1 adverb /ˈmeɪbi/

maybe

也许
Meaning
used to express possibility or uncertainty
Example
Maybe we will go to the park tomorrow.
也许我们明天会去公园。
B2 noun /ˈmɑːrkɪtˌpleɪs/

marketplace

市场
Meaning
a place where goods and services are bought and sold; an open area for trade
Example
The town's marketplace is crowded every Friday morning.
城市的市场每个星期五早上都很拥挤。
C1 noun /əˈdʒeɪsənsi/

adjacency

邻近性
Meaning
The state of being next to or adjoining something else.
Example
The adjacency of the two buildings made it easy to connect them.
这两座建筑物的邻近性使得它们的连接变得容易。
C2 adjective /ˌhaɪpərˈkrɪtɪkl/

hypercritical

过度批评的
Meaning
Excessively or unreasonably critical.
Example
The teacher was often hypercritical of small mistakes.
老师经常对小错误过度批评。
A2 noun /kɔɪnz/

coins

硬币
Meaning
Flat, typically round pieces of metal issued by a government as money.
Example
He collected old coins from different countries.
他收集了来自不同国家的旧硬币。
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 /ɪˈluːʒən/

elusion

回避
Meaning
The act of escaping or avoiding something, especially by cleverness or trickery.
Example
His constant elusion of responsibility frustrated his colleagues.
他不断回避责任，让他的同事感到沮丧。
B1 adjective /ˈriː.zən.ə.bəl/

Reasonable

合理的; 公正且实用的; 不太贵; 合逻辑的
Meaning
fair and sensible; not too expensive; logical and practical
Example
The hotel offers reasonable prices for quality accommodation.
酒店提供合理的价格，以便提供优质的住宿。
C2 noun /ˈkɒnsəvəˌtwɑː/

conservatoire

音乐学院
Meaning
A school specializing in the study of music or drama.
Example
She trained as a pianist at the Paris Conservatoire.
她在巴黎音乐学院接受了钢琴训练。
C2 adjective /ˌænθrəpəˈmɔːrfɪk/

anthropomorphic

拟人化的
Meaning
attributing human characteristics to non-human things, like animals or objects
Example
The cartoon shows an anthropomorphic cat walking on two legs.
动画片展示了一只拟人化的猫，走在两条腿上。
C1 noun prɪˌsɪp.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən

precipitation

降水
Meaning
Rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to or condenses on the ground.
Example
Annual precipitation levels are decreasing.
年度降水量正在减少。
C2 verb /ˈmɒlikɒdl/

mollycoddle

宠爱
Meaning
To treat someone in an overprotective and indulgent way.
Example
Parents should avoid mollycoddling their children too much.
父母应避免过度宠爱他们的孩子。
C1 adverb /ˈleŋθ.waɪz/

Lengthwise

沿长度方向; 沿最长的维度
Meaning
in the direction of the length; along the longest dimension
Example
Fold the paper lengthwise to make it easier to carry.
沿着长度将纸张对折，这样便于携带。
B2 noun /ˈweɪtˌlɪftɪŋ/

weightlifting

举重
Meaning
the sport or activity of lifting heavy weights to build strength and muscle
Example
Weightlifting requires discipline, proper technique, and consistent training.
举重需要自律和正确的技术。
C2 noun /strəˈmoʊ.ni.əm ˌflaʊ.ər/

Stramonium flower

颠茄花
Meaning
A trumpet-shaped white or purple flower from the jimsonweed plant, known for its toxic properties
Example
The stramonium flower blooms at night with a sweet fragrance.
颠茄花在晚上盛开，散发出甜美的香气。
C2 noun /ˈʃæd.ək/

Shaddock

柚子
Meaning
a large citrus fruit similar to grapefruit; pomelo
Example
The shaddock is the largest citrus fruit in the world.
沙多克是世界上最大的柑橘类水果。
C2 noun /ˈstrɪplɪŋ/

stripling

年轻人
Meaning
a young man who is not yet fully grown
Example
The stripling dreamed of becoming a brave knight.
那个年轻人梦想成为一个勇敢的骑士。
C1 noun /ˈskruːpəl/

scruple

顾忌
Meaning
A moral or ethical consideration that restrains actions.
Example
He had no scruples about lying to get ahead.
他在为了进步而撒谎时没有任何顾忌。
B1 noun ˈkæn.dɪ.deɪts

candidates

候选人
Meaning
A person who applies for a job or is nominated for election; someone being considered for a position.
Example
Candidates undergo a rigorous selection process.
候选人经历了一个严格的选拔过程。
C2 verb /əˈbeɪs/

abase

贬低
Meaning
to belittle or degrade someone
Example
He refused to abase himself before the king.
他拒绝在国王面前贬低自己。
B2 adjective kəˈləʊ.ni.əl

colonial

殖民的
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a colony or colonialism, especially involving the control of one country by another.
Example
Colonial rule suppressed local governance.
殖民统治压制了当地的政府。
C1 noun /ˈsuːdənɪm/

pseudonym

笔名
Meaning
a fictitious name used by an author instead of their real name
Example
Mark Twain was the pseudonym of Samuel Clemens.
马克·吐温是塞缪尔·克莱门斯的笔名。
B2 adjective /ˈnoʊtəbl/

notable

显著
Meaning
worthy of attention or notice; remarkable
Example
She made a notable contribution to the project.
她对这个项目做出了显著的贡献。
B2 noun /ˈmɒlɪkjuːl/

molecule

分子
Meaning
The smallest unit of a chemical compound that retains its chemical properties.
Example
A water molecule is made up of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.
一个水分子由两个氢原子和一个氧原子组成。
C2 noun /ˈæltruɪst/

altruist

利他主义者
Meaning
a person who has an unselfish concern for the welfare of others
Example
He is an altruist who always puts others' needs before his own.
他是一个总是把别人的需求放在自己之前的无私的人。
B2 adjective /dɪˈzɜːrtɪd/

deserted

荒废的
Meaning
Empty of people; abandoned.
Example
The village looked completely deserted after the storm.
暴风雨过后，村庄看起来完全荒废了。
C2 adjective /ˈmiːli ˌmaʊðd/

mealy-mouthed

虚伪的
Meaning
Unwilling to speak directly and honestly; insincere or evasive in speech.
Example
The manager gave a mealy-mouthed excuse instead of admitting the mistake.
经理给出了一个虚伪的借口，而不是承认错误。
B2 adjective /ɪˈlɛktərəl/

electoral

选举的
Meaning
related to elections or voting
Example
The electoral process in the country has been reformed in recent years.
该国的选举程序在近年来进行了改革。
B2 noun /ˈweər.ə.baʊts/

Whereabouts

下落; 位置
Meaning
the place where someone or something is located
Example
Nobody knows the whereabouts of the missing person.
没有人知道失踪者的下落。
B2 noun /tɒŋz/

Tongs

夹子
Meaning
a tool consisting of two movable arms that are joined at one end, used for picking up and holding things
Example
Use the tongs to pick up the hot pieces of meat from the grill.
使用夹子从烤架上取下热肉块。
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。
B2 noun /ˈfɛə(r)nɪs/

fairness

公平
Meaning
the quality of being free from bias, favoritism, or injustice
Example
She always strives for fairness in her decisions.
她总是努力在决策中保持公平。
A1 noun /fʌn/

fun

乐趣
Meaning
enjoyment, amusement, or light-hearted pleasure
Example
We had a lot of fun at the party.
我们在聚会上玩得很开心。
C1 adjective ˌbjʊə.rəˈkræt.ɪk

bureaucratic

官僚的
Meaning
Involving or characterized by complex rules and procedures that can delay the achievement of goals.
Example
Bureaucratic red tape often delays project approvals.
官僚主义的繁文缛节经常延误项目审批。
C2 noun /ˈɑːbəlɪsk/

obelisk

方尖碑
Meaning
A tall, four-sided, narrow tapering monument with a pyramid-shaped top.
Example
The ancient Egyptians built obelisks to honor their gods.
古埃及人建造了方尖碑来纪念他们的神。
C2 noun /ɪnˈsɪɡniə/

insignia

徽章
Meaning
A badge or symbol that shows rank, position, or membership.
Example
The soldier proudly wore the insignia of his regiment.
士兵自豪地佩戴着他团的徽章。
C2 verb /ˈek.stər.peɪt/

extirpate

根除
Meaning
to completely remove or destroy something unwanted
Example
The government launched a program to extirpate corruption from public offices.
政府启动了一个旨在清除公共部门腐败的项目。