B2 adverb /ɪkˈsplɪsɪtli/

explicitly

明确地

Meaning

in a clear and detailed manner, leaving no room for confusion or doubt

Example

The instructions were explicitly written to avoid any confusion.

指示明确地写出来，以避免任何混淆。

C1 verb /ˌriːˈkæl.ɪ.breɪt/

recalibrate

重新校准, 重新调整

Meaning

To calibrate again or differently; to adjust or correct something based on new information or changed circumstances.

Example

The company had to recalibrate its strategies to adapt to the market.

公司必须重新校准其策略以适应市场。

C2 adjective /kəˈrʌp.tə.bəl/

corruptible

易腐败的

Meaning

able to be morally or ethically corrupted

Example

He was known to be corruptible and often accepted bribes.

他以易腐败的著称，经常接受贿赂。

C2 noun /ˈjoʊkəl/

yokel

乡巴佬

Meaning

An uneducated and unsophisticated person from the countryside; a bumpkin.

Example

The city folks laughed at the yokel's simple ways.

城市人嘲笑乡巴佬的简单方式。

C1 noun /ˈskeɪp.ɡəʊt/

Scapegoat

替罪羊

Meaning

a person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others

Example

He became the scapegoat for the team's poor performance.

他成了团队表现不佳的替罪羊。

A1 noun /ɪɡˈzɑːm.pəl/

example

例子

Meaning

a thing or person regarded as a model to be followed or avoided

Example

He is a good example of a hardworking student.

他是一个勤奋学生的好例子。

C2 noun /aɪˈoʊtə/

iota

极小的数量

Meaning

An extremely small amount.

Example

He did not show an iota of fear.

他一点儿恐惧都没表现出来。

B2 noun /lʌŋ/

Lung

肺

Meaning

either of the two organs in the chest that you use for breathing

Example

Smoking can cause serious damage to your lungs.

吸烟可能会对你的肺造成严重损害。

C1 verb /ˈpæmpər/

pamper

溺爱 / 宠爱

Meaning

to treat with excessive care and attention; to spoil

Example

Parents often pamper their first child.

父母常常溺爱他们的第一个孩子。

B2 adjective /slæk/

slack

松弛

Meaning

not tight, firm, or busy; lacking tension or activity

Example

Business is slack during the rainy season.

在雨季生意很清淡。

C2 noun /ˈflæɡ ˌɒfɪsər/

flag-officer

旗官

Meaning

a senior naval officer entitled to fly a flag to mark the command

Example

The flag-officer reviewed the fleet before the ceremony.

旗官在仪式前检查了舰队。

B2 noun /ˈɪnvənˌtɔːri/

inventory

清单

Meaning

A complete list of items, such as goods in stock or property.

Example

The shopkeeper checked the inventory before opening the store.

店主在开店前检查了清单。

C2 verb /ɪnˈdɛmnɪfaɪ/

indemnify

Meaning

to compensate someone for harm or loss; to secure against future damage or cost

Example

The insurance company agreed to indemnify the client for the damages.

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。

C1 noun /ɪˈnæməl/

enamel

牙釉质

Meaning

a hard, glossy substance used as a protective or decorative coating; the hard outer layer of teeth

Example

The dentist explained that enamel protects the teeth from decay.

牙医解释说，牙釉质可以保护牙齿免受蛀牙的侵害。

C1 noun /ɪkˈstrɛmɪti/

extremity

极限

Meaning

The farthest point or limit of something; a severe or extreme condition.

Example

He was pushed to the extremity of his patience.

他被推到了耐心的极限。

B1 noun /ˈbæŋkər/

banker

银行家

Meaning

a person who works in or manages a bank

Example

The banker approved the loan after reviewing the documents.

银行家在审查文件后批准了贷款。

C2 verb /dɪsˈbɑːr/

disbar

正式将律师从法律职业中除名

Meaning

to officially remove a lawyer from the legal profession

Example

The corrupt lawyer was disbarred for unethical conduct.

腐败的律师因不道德行为而被除名。

B1 verb ɪnˈspaɪər

inspire

激励

Meaning

To fill someone with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially creative or noble.

Example

Artemis seeks to inspire future generations.

阿尔忒弥斯寻求激励未来的几代人。

B2 noun məˈtæb.əl.ɪ.zəm

metabolism

代谢

Meaning

The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.

Example

Exercise boosts metabolism and burns calories.

锻炼能提高代谢并燃烧卡路里。

C1 verb ɪˈnɔː.ɡjə.reɪ.tɪd

inaugurated

开幕

Meaning

Begin or introduce (a system, policy, or period) formally.

Example

The organization was inaugurated officially.

该组织已正式开幕。

C2 noun /kænt/

cant

虚伪的话

Meaning

Hypocritical and insincere talk, especially about moral or religious principles.

Example

The politician's speech was filled with cant about honesty and integrity.

政治家的演讲充满了关于诚实和正直的虚伪话语。

B2 adjective /dɪˈziːzd/

Diseased

生病的; 患病的

Meaning

affected by disease; suffering from illness; sick

Example

The diseased tree had to be removed from the garden.

那棵生病的树必须从花园里移除。

C1 noun /ˌkɒnfləˈɡreɪʃən/

conflagration

大规模毁灭性火灾

Meaning

A large, destructive fire that destroys a great deal of land or property.

Example

The forest was devastated by a massive conflagration that lasted for days.

这片森林被一场持续了几天的大火摧毁。

B2 adjective /stiːp/

steep

陡峭, 过高

Meaning

Having a sharp inclination or high slope; also can mean excessive (as in price).

Example

The hikers climbed a steep mountain trail.

登山者攀登了一个陡峭的山道。

B1 verb /ɪˈneɪbəl/

enable

启用

Meaning

to make something possible; to give power or ability

Example

This software enables users to edit videos easily.

该软件使用户能够轻松编辑视频。

B2 noun /ˈen.ə.dʒi sɪˈkjʊə.rɪ.ti/

energy security

能源安全

Meaning

The reliable availability of energy sources at an affordable price for a nation or region.

Example

Energy security ensures consistent supply.

能源安全确保稳定的供应。

B2 noun ˌɪn.tɪˈɡreɪ.ʃən

integration

整合。统一。

Meaning

The action or process of integrating; the process of combining or adding parts to make a unified whole.

Example

Integration of networks will improve global communication.

网络的整合将改善全球通信。

B2 noun /rɪˈmuː.vəl/

Removal

移除; 去除; 解雇;

Meaning

the action of taking something away or eliminating it; dismissal from office

Example

The removal of the old furniture took all day.

移除旧家具花了整整一天。

B1 adjective ˌɪn.dɪˈpen.dənt

independent

独立

Meaning

Not depending on another for livelihood or subsistence; free from outside control; not subject to another's authority.

Example

An independent institution ensures transparency in governance.

一个独立的机构确保政府的透明度。

C2 noun /ˌɪkθiˈɒlədʒɪst/

ichthyologist

鱼类学家

Meaning

A scientist who studies fish.

Example

The ichthyologist discovered a new species of fish in the river.

鱼类学家在河里发现了一种新的鱼类。

C1 adjective /ˈwoʊ.fəl/

woeful

悲惨的

Meaning

full of woe; very sad or miserable; also used to mean very bad or deplorable

Example

He gave me a woeful look when he lost the match.

当他输掉比赛时，他给了我一个悲惨的眼神。

B2 noun /ˌvæk.sɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Vaccination

疫苗接种

Meaning

the process of giving a vaccine to a person or animal to protect them against a disease

Example

Children receive vaccination against measles at an early age.

孩子们在年轻时接种麻疹疫苗。

B1 adjective /ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntl/

environmental

环境的

Meaning

relating to the natural world and the impact of human activity on its condition

Example

The company adopted new policies to reduce environmental damage.

公司采取了新的政策以减少环境损害。

A2 abbreviation /ɛtˈsɛtərə/

etc

等等

Meaning

Used to indicate additional, similar items in a list that are not mentioned.

Example

The shop sells fruits, vegetables, dairy, etc.

商店出售水果、蔬菜、乳制品等等。

B2 noun ˈtraɪəmf

triumph

胜利

Meaning

A great victory or achievement.

Example

The novel is considered one of Dickens' greatest triumphs.

这部小说被认为是狄更斯最伟大的胜利之一。

B1 noun /ˈkɔːrɪdɔːr/

corridor

一条连接多个房间的长通道

Meaning

a long passage in a building from which doors lead into rooms

Example

The students waited quietly in the corridor.

学生们在走廊里安静地等待。

B2 noun /heɪst/

Haste

匆忙; 急切

Meaning

swiftness of motion; urgent need of quick action; excessive speed or urgency

Example

In his haste to catch the train, he forgot to take his wallet from the table.

因为急于赶上火车，他忘了从桌子上拿走钱包。

C1 adjective fæsˈtɪd.i.əs

fastidious

挑剔的，讲究细节的

Meaning

Very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail.

Example

She is fastidious about maintaining cleanliness.

她在保持清洁方面非常讲究。

C1 noun /æmˈniːʒə/

amnesia

健忘症

Meaning

A partial or total loss of memory, usually caused by injury, illness, or psychological trauma.

Example

After the accident, she suffered from amnesia and could not remember her own name.

事故发生后，她患上了健忘症，无法记起自己的名字。

B2 verb /ˈsʌfəkeɪt/

suffocate

Meaning

to cause someone to die or have difficulty breathing by depriving them of air

Example

The child nearly suffocated when trapped in the locked room.

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。

B2 noun /ˈɜːrnər/

earner

收入者

Meaning

A person who earns money through work or business

Example

She is the primary earner in her family.

她是家庭中的主要收入者。

C1 verb /ˈtɑːrnɪʃ/

tarnish

Meaning

To lose luster, especially as a result of exposure to air or moisture; to damage reputation.

Example

The silver jewelry tarnished quickly when left in the open air.

B2 adjective səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl

sustainable

可持续的

Meaning

Able to be maintained at a certain rate or level; conserving an ecological balance.

Example

Sustainable practices mitigate environmental impact.

可持续的实践减少了对环境的影响。

C1 noun /əˈsɛnʃən/

ascension

上升

Meaning

The act of rising or going up, often to an important position or a higher place.

Example

His rapid ascension in the company surprised everyone.

他在公司的迅速上升让每个人都感到惊讶。

C1 verb /daɪˈvɛst/

divest

Meaning

to strip away possessions, rights, or assets; to rid oneself of

Example

The company decided to divest its unprofitable division.

A1 noun /ˈswɪmɪŋ/

swimming

游泳

Meaning

the activity or sport of moving through water using the limbs

Example

Swimming is a great way to stay fit and healthy.

游泳是保持健康和身体健康的好方法。

C1 noun /ˈlɛk.sɪ.kɒn/

lexicon

词汇

Meaning

The vocabulary of a person, language, or branch of knowledge; a collection of words and terms.

Example

A translator must have a vast lexicon of both languages.

翻译人员必须掌握两种语言的广泛词汇。

B2 adjective, noun /ˈkɑːmənpleɪs/

commonplace

常见的

Meaning

ordinary or unremarkable; something that is usual or commonly found

Example

Smartphones have become commonplace in modern life.

智能手机已成为现代生活中的常见事物。

B2 adjective /ˈfɜːr.taɪl/

Fertile

肥沃的

Meaning

capable of producing abundant vegetation or crops; able to conceive children

Example

The fertile soil in this region makes it perfect for growing vegetables.

这个地区的肥沃土壤使其成为种植蔬菜的理想之地。

A2 adjective /swiːt/

Sweet

甜的; 亲切的; 迷人的

Meaning

having a pleasant taste; kind and gentle; pleasing

Example

She has a sweet voice that everyone loves to hear.

她有一个甜美的声音，人人都喜欢听。

C1 verb /ˌʌndərˈsteɪt/

understate

低估

Meaning

To describe something as being less important or serious than it really is.

Example

He tends to understate his achievements.

他倾向于低估自己的成就。

B2 noun /rɪˈdʒɛkʃən/

rejection

拒绝

Meaning

the action of refusing or dismissing something or someone

Example

Her rejection of the offer surprised everyone.

她拒绝了这个提议，令所有人吃惊。

C1 adjective /ˈhæb.ɪ.tə.bəl/

Habitable

宜居

Meaning

suitable or good enough to live in

Example

The planet Mars may become habitable in the future.

火星在未来可能变得宜居。

C2 adjective /ˌɪrɛvəˈrɛnʃəl/

irreverential

不敬的

Meaning

Showing a lack of respect for things that are generally taken seriously.

Example

His irreverential humor often shocked traditional audiences.

他的不敬幽默常常让传统观众感到震惊。

C2 noun /ˈmæl.kənˌtɛnt/

malcontent

不满的人

Meaning

A person who is dissatisfied or rebellious; one who is not content.

Example

The malcontent voiced his grievances against the government.

这个不满的人表达了他对政府的不满。

A1 noun /triː/

tree

树

Meaning

a large plant with a trunk, branches, and leaves

Example

The tree in our backyard is over a hundred years old.

我们院子里的树已经有一百多年历史。

B2 noun /dɪˈnɒmɪˌneɪtər/

denominator

分母

Meaning

the number below the line in a fraction; a common factor in a situation

Example

In the fraction 3/4, the number 4 is the denominator.

在分数3/4中，数字4是分母。

A2 preposition /riː/

re

关于

Meaning

concerning or about (used in formal letters or emails)

Example

The letter was sent re your recent application.

该信是关于您最近的申请发出的。

C1 noun /ˌmɪsdɪˈmiːnər/

misdemeanor

轻罪

Meaning

A minor wrongdoing or criminal offense that is less serious than a felony.

Example

He was fined for a misdemeanor involving public disturbance.

他因公共扰乱而被罚款，犯了轻罪。

B2 noun /əˈplɔːz/

applause

掌声

Meaning

the sound of people clapping their hands to show approval or enjoyment

Example

The actor received loud applause after his performance.

演员在表演后收到了热烈的掌声。

C2 noun /ˈpɒliˌɑːrki/

polyarchy

多元治理

Meaning

government by many people

Example

Polyarchy allows multiple parties to share power.

多元治理允许多个党派共享权力。

A2 noun /hɛn/

Hen

母鸡

Meaning

female chicken

Example

The hen laid fresh eggs in the nest.

母鸡在巢里下了新鲜的蛋。

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 /stjuːˈpɛndəs/

stupendous

惊人的

Meaning

extremely impressive; amazing in size, degree, or excellence

Example

The magician’s performance was simply stupendous.

魔术师的表演简直是惊人的。

C1 adjective /rɪˈvoʊltɪŋ/

revolting

令人作呕的

Meaning

extremely unpleasant or disgusting

Example

The smell of the garbage was revolting.

垃圾的气味令人作呕。

B1 verb /peɪst/

paste

粘贴

Meaning

to stick something onto a surface using glue or adhesive

Example

I paste the picture into my scrapbook.

我把照片粘贴到我的剪贴簿里。

B2 noun /ˈmʌtn/

Mutton

羊肉

Meaning

meat from an adult sheep; lamb meat

Example

The restaurant serves delicious mutton curry with rice.

餐厅提供美味的羊肉咖喱配米饭。

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 /ˌɪnstənˈteɪniəs/

instantaneous

即时

Meaning

Happening immediately, without any delay.

Example

The change in temperature was almost instantaneous.

温度变化几乎是即时的。

B2 noun /ɪnˈhæbɪtənt/

inhabitant

居民

Meaning

a person or animal that lives in a particular place

Example

The inhabitants of the village rely on farming for their livelihood.

村庄的居民依靠农业为生。

B2 adjective /ˌʌnˈkɔːrdɪneɪtɪd/

uncoordinated

不协调; 笨拙

Meaning

lacking coordination, not well-organized or clumsy in movement

Example

His movements were uncoordinated, making him prone to accidents.

他的动作不协调，使他容易发生意外。

B2 noun /kɔːrd/

chord

和弦

Meaning

A group of musical notes played or sung together; also a straight line segment joining two points on a curve.

Example

She strummed a simple chord on the guitar.

她在吉他上弹奏了一个简单的和弦。

C1 noun /əˈkuːstɪks/

acoustics

声学

Meaning

the science of sound, or the properties of a space that affect how sound is heard

Example

The hall’s excellent acoustics made the orchestra sound rich and clear.

大厅的优良声学效果让管弦乐团的声音丰富而清晰。

C2 verb /rɛst/

wrest

用力夺取

Meaning

to forcibly pull something from a person's grasp; to seize with effort or struggle

Example

The police had to wrest the weapon from the suspect's hand.

警察不得不从嫌疑人的手中夺走武器。

C1 noun /ˈtæn.ə.ri/

tannery

制革厂

Meaning

A place where animal hides are processed into leather.

Example

The tannery produced high-quality leather for export.

制革厂为出口生产高质量的皮革。

B2 noun /brum/

Broom

扫帚

Meaning

a long-handled brush of bristles or twigs, used for sweeping

Example

She used an old broom to sweep the fallen leaves from the porch.

她用一把旧扫帚清扫从门廊掉落的树叶。

B2 noun

Kitchen garden

厨房花园; 厨房旁边的花园

C1 adjective /əˈdɛpt/

adept

熟练

Meaning

Very skilled or proficient at something.

Example

She is adept at solving complex mathematical problems.

她擅长解决复杂的数学问题。

C1 verb /praɪ/

pry

窥探 / 干涉

Meaning

to look closely into something; to try to find out private information

Example

She tried to pry into her neighbor’s private life.

她试图窥探她邻居的私人生活。

B2 noun /ˈpæntri/

pantry

储藏室

Meaning

A small room or cupboard where food, dishes, and kitchen supplies are stored.

Example

She stocked the pantry with fresh groceries for the week.

她用新鲜的杂货为这周装满了储藏室。

B1 adjective /rɪˈleɪ.tɪd/

submission

提交, 顺从

Meaning

the act of yielding to authority or presenting something for consideration

Example

Her submission of the report was appreciated by the manager.

她提交的报告受到了经理的赞赏。

C1 adjective /ˌkɒndɪˈsɛndɪŋ/

condescending

居高临下

Meaning

having or showing an attitude of patronizing superiority

Example

Her condescending tone upset her colleagues.

她居高临下的语气让她的同事感到不满。

B1 noun /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɒnɪks/

electronics

电子学

Meaning

the branch of physics and technology dealing with circuits and devices using transistors, microchips, and other components

Example

He studied electronics at university.

他在大学学习电子学。

B2 noun ˌprɒd.ʌkˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

productivity

生产力

Meaning

The effectiveness of productive effort, especially in industry, as measured in terms of the rate of output per unit of input.

Example

Improved irrigation boosts productivity.

改进的灌溉提高了生产力。

C1 noun /kənˈfɛdərəsi/

confederacy

联邦

Meaning

a group of states, people, or organizations united for a common purpose

Example

The southern states formed a confederacy during the civil war.

南方各州在内战期间组成了联邦。

C2 verb /dʒaʊst/

joust

Meaning

to engage in a medieval contest on horseback with lances; to compete or argue

Example

The knights prepared to joust in front of the cheering crowd.

C1 noun /səˈlɛmnɪti/

solemnity

庄严

Meaning

the state or quality of being serious and dignified

Example

The ceremony was conducted with great solemnity.

仪式在庄严的气氛中进行。

A2 adjective /prəˈfɛʃənl/

professional

专业

Meaning

relating to a job that requires special training or education

Example

She is a professional dancer who performs internationally.

她是一位专业舞者，国际上有表演。

B2 noun, adjective, adverb /ˌnɔːrθˈwest/

northwest

西北

Meaning

the direction that is between north and west; situated in or moving toward this direction

Example

Seattle is located in the northwest of the United States.

西雅图位于美国的西北部。

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 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。

C2 adjective /əbˈstrɛpərəs/

obstreperous

喧闹且难以控制

Meaning

Noisy and difficult to control.

Example

The obstreperous students disrupted the class.

那些喧闹的学生打乱了课堂。

C2 adjective /ˈdʒɒkənd/

jocund

愉快

Meaning

cheerful and lighthearted

Example

They walked together in a jocund mood after the celebration.

庆祝后，他们在愉快的心情下一起走着。

A2 adverb /ˈstrɒŋɡli/

strongly

强烈地

Meaning

in a strong manner or to a great extent

Example

She strongly believes in the power of positive thinking.

她坚信积极思考的力量。

B2 noun /ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒi/

anthropology

人类学

Meaning

the scientific study of humans, their societies, cultures, and development

Example

She decided to major in anthropology at university.

她决定在大学主修人类学。

C1 noun /ˈpeɪθɒs/

pathos

悲悯

Meaning

a quality in speech, writing, or events that evokes pity or deep emotion

Example

The documentary balanced pathos with hope, making the audience both weep and think.

这部纪录片平衡了悲悯与希望，使观众既流泪又思考。

C1 verb /ˈreɪdieɪt/

radiate

辐射

Meaning

to emit energy or light; to spread out from a center

Example

The fireplace radiates warmth throughout the room.

壁炉向整个房间辐射热量。

C1 noun, adjective /ˌnɒn ˈrɛzɪdənt/

non-resident

非居民

Meaning

a person who does not live in a particular country or place permanently

Example

Non-resident students often pay higher tuition fees.

非居民学生通常支付更高的学费。

C2 adjective /əˈpɒ.krɪ.fəl/

apocryphal

可疑的

Meaning

Of doubtful authenticity, though widely circulated as true.

Example

The story about him saving the village is probably apocryphal.

他救村庄的故事可能是可疑的。

B2 noun /ɪnˈtɛnsəti/

intensity

强度

Meaning

The quality of being extreme, strong, or forceful in degree.

Example

The intensity of the storm frightened the villagers.

风暴的强度吓坏了村民。

A2 noun /ˈkær.ɪk.tər/

Character

性格; 人格; 特质;

Meaning

the mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual; a person in a novel, play, or film

Example

She showed great character by helping others during the crisis.

她通过在危机中帮助别人展现了伟大的性格。

B2 adjective /səˈraʊndɪŋ/

surrounding

周围的

Meaning

located all around a particular place or thing; nearby

Example

The surrounding hills were covered in mist.

周围的山丘被雾气覆盖。

C1 adjective /ˈwer.i/

Wary

谨慎的; 提防的

Meaning

cautious; careful to avoid danger or problems

Example

She was wary of strangers approaching her at night.

她对晚上接近她的陌生人保持警惕。

C2 adjective /ˈfrɒθi/

frothy

泡沫丰富

Meaning

Full of or covered with small bubbles; light and insubstantial.

Example

She ordered a cup of frothy cappuccino.

她点了一杯泡沫丰富的卡布奇诺。

C1 noun ˌæp.əˈreɪ.təs

apparatus

设备

Meaning

The technical equipment or machinery needed for a particular activity or purpose.

Example

The apparatus was designed to be eco-friendly.

该设备设计为环保型。

C1 noun /ɪnˈdʒʌŋkʃən/

injunction

禁令

Meaning

A judicial order restraining a person from an action or compelling a certain act.

Example

The court issued an injunction to stop the company from polluting the river.

法院发布了一项禁令，阻止公司污染河流。

C1 verb /ˈrɛlɪɡeɪt/

relegate

降级

Meaning

to assign to a lower rank, position, or category

Example

The manager decided to relegate the player to the bench.

经理决定将球员降级到替补席。

C2 noun /sfɪˈrɒmɪtər/

spherometer

球形仪

Meaning

An instrument used for measuring the curvature of spherical surfaces.

Example

The scientist used a spherometer to measure the lens curvature.

科学家使用了一个球形仪来测量透镜的曲率。

C2 noun /kəˈpærɪsən/

caparison

马的装饰覆盖物；华丽且精致的衣物或装饰

Meaning

an ornamental covering for a horse; rich and elaborate clothing or decoration

Example

The king’s horse was adorned with a golden caparison.

国王的马装饰着金色的马披。

C1 noun ˌɛkstərˈnælɪtiz

externalities

外部性

Meaning

A side effect or consequence of an industrial or commercial activity.

Example

Pollution is a negative externality of industrialization.

污染是工业化的负外部性。

C1 noun /straɪf/

strife

冲突, 争斗

Meaning

angry or violent conflict; struggle or discord

Example

The region has been torn apart by political strife.

该地区已被政治冲突撕裂。

C2 verb /ˈbleɪzən/

blazon

展示

Meaning

to display prominently or vividly

Example

The slogan was blazoned across the banner in bold letters.

该标语用粗体字显示在横幅上。

B1 verb /əˈkɜːr/

occur

发生

Meaning

to happen or take place; to be found or present

Example

The accident occurred at the intersection during rush hour.

事故发生在高峰时段的交叉口。

C1 noun /ˌɪnkjʊˈbeɪʃən/

incubation

将蛋、细胞或生物置于适宜的环境条件中以促进其发展的过程

Meaning

the process of keeping eggs, cells, or organisms in the right conditions for development

Example

The incubation of the eggs lasted for three weeks.

蛋的孵化持续了三周。

B2 noun /ˈspəʊkswɪmən/

spokeswoman

发言人女性

Meaning

a woman who speaks on behalf of a group or organization

Example

The spokeswoman for the company announced the new product.

公司的发言人宣布了新产品。

B2 adjective ˈɡluːmi

gloomy

阴沉

Meaning

Dark or poorly lit; depressing or pessimistic.

Example

The atmosphere suddenly turned gloomy.

气氛突然变得阴沉。

B2 noun /hʌm/

Hum

嗡嗡声

Meaning

a low continuous sound; to make a low continuous droning sound

Example

The constant hum of the air conditioner helped her fall asleep peacefully.

空调的持续嗡嗡声帮助她安然入睡。

B2 adjective /ˈtaɪm.li/

Timely

及时的; 准时的

Meaning

happening at the right time; punctual

Example

His timely arrival saved the meeting.

他及时的到达拯救了会议。