C1 noun /ɪkˈstɔːr.ʃən/

extortion

敲诈勒索

Meaning

the practice of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats

Example

The businessman was arrested for extortion after threatening his partner.

商人因威胁其合作伙伴后被捕，罪名是敲诈勒索。

A2 noun /ˈɡrəʊsəri ʃɒp/

grocery shop

杂货店

Meaning

a retail store where food and everyday household items are sold

Example

She stopped by the grocery shop to buy vegetables and milk.

她去杂货店买蔬菜和牛奶。

C1 noun /ʌnkənˈsɜːrn/

Unconcern

漠不关心

Meaning

lack of worry or interest; indifference

Example

She showed complete unconcern about the criticism.

她对批评表现出了完全的漠不关心。

C1 noun /djʊˈrɛs/

duress

胁迫

Meaning

threats, violence, or pressure used to force someone to do something

Example

She signed the contract under duress.

她在胁迫下签署了合同。

C1 adjective /dɪˈmɒnstrətɪv/

demonstrative

表现的

Meaning

openly showing feelings, especially affection or emotion

Example

She was very demonstrative with her affection towards her friends.

她对朋友们的爱意非常表现出来。

B2 noun ˈwɪl.paʊər

willpower

意志力

Meaning

The ability to control your thoughts and actions in order to achieve what you want to do.

Example

Strong willpower is essential for achieving long-term goals.

强大的意志力对实现长期目标至关重要。

B2 noun ˈkɑː.bən

carbon

碳

Meaning

The chemical element of atomic number 6, occurring as diamond, graphite, and charcoal.

Example

Carbon emissions must be controlled.

碳排放必须得到控制。

C1 noun /ˈæmpɛər/

ampere

安培

Meaning

A unit of electric current in the International System of Units (SI), symbolized as A.

Example

The current flowing through the wire is measured in amperes.

流经电线的电流以安培为单位进行测量。

C1 verb /dɪsˈfɪɡjər/

disfigure

毁容

Meaning

to spoil or damage the appearance of something

Example

The fire disfigured the old building.

火灾毁容了那座老建筑。

B1 noun /ˈspeʃəlɪst/

Specialist

专家

Meaning

a person who has specialized knowledge or training in a particular area; an expert

Example

She consulted a heart specialist about her condition.

她就自己的情况咨询了一位心脏专家。

A1 noun /ˈmʌni/

money

幸福

Meaning

A medium of exchange in the form of coins and banknotes; wealth or financial resources.

Example

He saved enough money to buy a new car.

她在收到奖项时无法掩饰她的幸福。

B2 noun /ˈprɪv.ə.lɪdʒ/

Privilege

特权

Meaning

a special right or advantage that only one person or group has

Example

It's a privilege to work with such talented people.

与如此有才华的人一起工作是一种特权。

B2 noun /ˈkɑː.bən ˈfʊt.prɪnt/

carbon footprint

碳足迹

Meaning

The amount of carbon dioxide and other carbon compounds emitted due to the consumption of fossil fuels by a particular person, group, etc.

Example

Reducing carbon footprint is essential for combating climate change.

减少碳足迹对抗气候变化至关重要。

A2 noun /juːθ/

Youth

青春; 年轻人

Meaning

the period between childhood and adult age; young people collectively; the state of being young

Example

He spent his youth traveling around the world.

他在年轻时环游世界。

C2 adjective /ˈnaɪt.li/

Knightly

骑士般的; 高贵和勇敢

Meaning

having the characteristics of a knight; chivalrous; noble and brave

Example

He showed knightly courage in defending the innocent.

他在保护无辜时展现了骑士般的勇气。

B2 noun /ˈtæksˌpeɪər/

taxpayer

纳税人

Meaning

a person who pays tax to the government

Example

The taxpayers' money is used to fund public services.

纳税人的钱被用于资助公共服务。

B1 noun /əˈkaʊntənt/

accountant

会计

Meaning

a person whose job is to keep or check financial accounts

Example

The accountant prepared the financial reports for the company.

会计为公司准备了财务报告。

B2 adjective /ˈnɑː.lɪ.dʒə.bəl/

Knowledgeable

博学的; 知识丰富的; 有教养的

Meaning

having extensive knowledge; well-informed; educated

Example

She is very knowledgeable about ancient history.

她对古代历史非常了解。

A2 verb kriˈeɪt

create

创造

Meaning

To bring something into existence; to make or produce something new.

Example

Unmanaged growth can create complex challenges.

未经管理的增长可能创造复杂的挑战。

A1 noun /fuːd/

food

食物

Meaning

any nutritious substance that people or animals eat or drink to maintain life and growth

Example

Rice is a common food in Asia.

米饭是亚洲常见的食物。

C2 verb /rɪˈpruːv/

reprove

批评

Meaning

to criticize or correct someone gently or disapprove of their actions

Example

The teacher reproved the student for being late.

老师因学生迟到而批评了他。

B2 noun/verb /ˈbrækɪt/

bracket

金属支架

Meaning

A support attached to a wall for holding something; also, to group things together.

Example

The shelf was held up by a strong metal bracket.

架子被一个强大的金属支架支撑。

B2 verb /blɛnd/

blend

混合

Meaning

to mix things together smoothly; to combine harmoniously

Example

She blends the ingredients carefully.

她小心地混合了配料。

B2 adjective /ˌɪnəˈproʊpriət/

inappropriate

不适当

Meaning

not suitable or proper in the circumstances

Example

It was inappropriate to talk loudly in the library.

在图书馆大声说话是不适当的。

C1 noun /ˈsed.ɪ.mənt/

Sediment

沉积物

Meaning

matter that settles to the bottom of a liquid; particles deposited by water or wind

Example

The river carried sediment downstream during the flood.

洪水期间，河水把沉积物冲向下游。

C1 adjective /ˈkɒz.mɪk/

cosmic

宇宙的, 广阔的

Meaning

relating to the universe or cosmos; vast

Example

Astronomers study cosmic phenomena to understand the universe.

天文学家研究宇宙现象，以理解宇宙。

C1 noun /ˈskævɪndʒər/

scavenger

食尸者 / 垃圾收集者

Meaning

an animal or person that feeds on dead or discarded material

Example

Vultures are natural scavengers that clean up the environment.

秃鹫是自然的清道夫，清理环境。

C2 adjective /ˈdɪlətɔːri/

dilatory

拖延的

Meaning

Tending to cause delay; slow to act.

Example

The committee was criticized for its dilatory response to the crisis.

该委员会因其在危机中的拖延反应而受到批评。

C1 verb /klæsp/

clasp

抓住 / 扣子

Meaning

to grasp or hold tightly; also a device for fastening

Example

She clasped her hands together in prayer.

她在祈祷时将手紧紧地握在一起。

C1 noun /bɒɡ/

bog

沼泽

Meaning

an area of wet, spongy ground; a swamp or marsh

Example

The hikers got stuck in a bog.

徒步旅行者陷入了一个沼泽。

C2 adjective /ˈwɪspi/

wispy

细薄而脆弱

Meaning

Thin, delicate, and weak in appearance or form.

Example

Her wispy hair blew gently in the breeze.

她那细薄的头发在微风中轻轻飘动。

B2 noun /ˈfɔːr.kæst/

Forecast

天气预报

Meaning

a prediction or estimate of future events, especially coming weather conditions

Example

The weather forecast predicted heavy rain for the entire weekend.

天气预报预测整个周末将有大雨。

C1 noun /ˈpæstər/

pastor

牧师

Meaning

a minister in charge of a Christian church or congregation

Example

The pastor delivered a heartfelt sermon on compassion.

牧师讲了一场充满同情的讲道。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈklaɪnd/

inclined

倾向的

Meaning

having a tendency or disposition toward something

Example

He is inclined to help those in need.

他倾向于帮助有需要的人。

B2 noun /tækˈseɪʃən/

taxation

税收

Meaning

The system of imposing and collecting taxes.

Example

Taxation is necessary for funding public services.

税收对于资助公共服务是必要的。

B2 verb ˈɛkəʊd

echoed

回响

Meaning

To repeat or resound; to be reminiscent of something.

Example

The words of gratitude echoed in his heart.

感恩的言辞在他心中回响。

C2 verb /ˌmɪs.əˈtrɪb.juːt/

misattribute

错误归因

Meaning

to incorrectly credit something, such as a work or remark, to the wrong person or source

Example

The quote was misattributed to Shakespeare.

这句话被错误地归因于莎士比亚。

C1 verb /əbˈstrʌkt/

obstruct

阻碍

Meaning

to block or hinder progress; to prevent or impede movement

Example

The fallen tree obstructed the road for several hours.

倒下的树挡住了路几个小时。

C1 noun /mɪsˈɡɪvɪŋz/

misgivings

疑虑，担忧

Meaning

feelings of doubt or concern about the outcome or propriety of something

Example

She had serious misgivings about signing the contract.

她对签署合同有严重的疑虑。

C2 noun /ˈwɔːrˌmʌŋɡər/

warmonger

战争煽动者

Meaning

A person who advocates or promotes war or conflict.

Example

The leader was criticized as a warmonger by his opponents.

这位领导人被对手批评为战争煽动者。

C1 verb /ˈprɪkəl/

prickle

Meaning

to cause a slight stinging or tingling sensation on the skin

Example

Her skin began to prickle in the cold wind.

A2 noun wʊd

wood

木材

Meaning

The hard fibrous material that forms the main substance of the trunk or branches of a tree or shrub.

Example

Wood is being tested for its resilience in space.

木材正在测试其在太空中的韧性。

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。

A1 noun /ˈsændwɪtʃ/

sandwich

三明治

Meaning

two pieces of bread with food such as meat, cheese, or salad between them

Example

I made a chicken sandwich for lunch.

我做了一个鸡肉三明治作为午餐。

C1 adjective, noun /ˈpæstərəl/

pastoral

乡村的，与牧羊人相关

Meaning

relating to the countryside, shepherds, or rural life; also relating to spiritual guidance by a pastor

Example

The painting had a calm pastoral scene with sheep grazing.

这幅画展示了一个安静的田园场景，羊群在吃草。

C2 noun /ˈɪmpjʊdəns/

impudence

无礼

Meaning

Rude and disrespectful behavior.

Example

The student's impudence shocked the entire class.

学生的无礼行为让全班震惊。

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 /ˈprɒmɪnənt/

prominent

显著的

Meaning

Important, famous, or easily noticeable.

Example

He is a prominent leader in the community.

他是社区中的一个杰出领导者。

B1 adverb /əˈprɒk.sɪ.mət.li/

approximately

大约

Meaning

used to show that something is almost, but not completely, accurate or exact

Example

The journey takes approximately three hours.

这次旅行大约需要三小时。

C2 noun /ˌluːkjʊˈbreɪʃən/

lucubration

夜间学习

Meaning

study or meditation, especially at night

Example

His novel was the result of long lucubration.

他的小说是长时间夜间学习的结果。

A1 verb /hæv/

have

拥有

Meaning

to possess, own, or hold

Example

They have three children.

他们有三个孩子。

A2 adjective /taɪt/

tight

紧的

Meaning

firmly held in place, not loose or slack

Example

The knot was too tight to untie.

结已经太紧，无法解开。

C1 noun /ˈɔɪntmənt/

ointment

药膏

Meaning

A smooth, oily substance applied to the skin for healing or soothing.

Example

The doctor prescribed an ointment for the burn on his arm.

医生为他手臂上的烧伤开了一种药膏。

C1 adjective /ˈɪnsələnt/

insolent

无礼的, 傲慢的

Meaning

showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect

Example

The insolent student refused to follow the teacher's instructions.

那个无礼的学生拒绝听从老师的指示。

C1 adjective /hjuːˈmeɪn/

humane

人道的

Meaning

Showing compassion or benevolence.

Example

The doctor provided humane treatment to the injured animals.

医生对受伤的动物提供了人道治疗。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈlaɪ.tənd/

Enlightened

开明的; 觉悟的; 智慧的;

Meaning

having or showing a rational, modern outlook; having spiritual knowledge or understanding

Example

The enlightened teacher shared wisdom with all her students.

那位开明的老师与她的所有学生分享了智慧。

B1 adjective /ˈwel.θi/

Wealthy

富有的; 有钱的; 繁荣的

Meaning

having a great deal of money; rich; prosperous

Example

The wealthy businessman donated millions to charity.

富有的商人捐赠了数百万美元给慈善事业。

B2 adjective /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/

alarming

令人担忧

Meaning

Worrying or disturbing; causing concern or fear.

Example

The unemployment rate among youth is alarming.

年轻人中的失业率令人担忧。

C2 adjective /ˈlɪəri/

leery

怀疑的

Meaning

Cautious or wary due to suspicion or distrust.

Example

She was leery of investing in the new business.

她对投资新业务感到怀疑。

B2 noun /ˈvæn.ɪ.ti/

Vanity

虚荣

Meaning

excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements; the quality of being worthless or pointless

Example

Her vanity made her spend hours looking at herself in the mirror.

她的虚荣让她花了好几个小时在镜子前看自己。

C2 adjective /ˈneb.jə.ləs/

Nebulous

模糊的; 不明确的; 朦胧的

Meaning

vague or unclear; lacking definite form; hazy

Example

His plans for the future remain nebulous and unclear.

他的未来计划仍然模糊不清。

C2 verb /blæsˈfiːm/

blaspheme

亵渎

Meaning

to speak irreverently about God or sacred things

Example

He was accused of blaspheming during the heated argument.

他在激烈的争论中被指控亵渎。

C1 noun prɪˈzɜː.və.tɪvz

preservatives

防腐剂

Meaning

A substance used to preserve foodstuffs, wood, or other materials against decay.

Example

Many processed foods contain harmful preservatives.

许多加工食品含有有害的防腐剂。

C2 noun /ˌsɪləbɪˈkeɪʃən/

syllabication

音节划分

Meaning

The division of words into syllables.

Example

Proper syllabication helps in correct pronunciation.

正确的音节划分有助于正确发音。

B2 adjective ˌkɑː.bən ˈnjuː.trəl

carbon-neutral

碳中和

Meaning

Having a balance between emitting carbon and absorbing carbon from the atmosphere; not adding to overall carbon emissions.

Example

The company aims to be carbon-neutral by 2030.

该公司计划在2030年实现碳中和。

C2 adjective /kənˈtraɪt/

contrite

懊悔的

Meaning

feeling or showing remorse or guilt

Example

She was contrite after realizing her mistake.

她在意识到自己的错误后感到懊悔。

B1 verb səˈpɔːrtɪŋ

supporting

支持

Meaning

Giving assistance to; helping to bear the weight of something.

Example

Supporting education initiatives helps reduce child labour.

支持教育倡议有助于减少童工。

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。

A1 noun /ˈkæm.rə/

camera

Meaning

a device used for taking photographs or recording videos

Example

She bought a new camera for her photography class.

C1 noun /ˈprəʊsiːdz/

proceeds

收入

Meaning

money obtained from an event, activity, or sale

Example

The proceeds from the charity event were donated to the orphanage.

慈善活动的收入被捐赠给了孤儿院。

C1 verb /ˌɪn.trəˈspekt/

introspect

自我反省

Meaning

To examine one's own thoughts, feelings, or mental state.

Example

He often introspects before making important decisions.

他常常在做重要决策之前 introspect

C2 adjective /ɪnˈsuːsiənt/

insouciant

无忧无虑

Meaning

Showing a casual lack of concern; carefree.

Example

He gave an insouciant shrug and walked away.

他无忧无虑地耸了耸肩，然后走开了。

C2 verb /læmˈbæst/

lambast

严厉批评

Meaning

To criticize harshly or to beat severely.

Example

The coach lambasted the team for their poor performance.

教练因团队表现差而严厉批评了他们。

B1 noun, verb /ʃeɪd/

shade

Meaning

a sheltered or darker area where direct light is blocked; to block light from something

Example

We sat under the tree for some shade.

C1 adjective /ˈkɒɡ.nɪ.zənt/

cognizant

意识到

Meaning

Having knowledge or being aware of something.

Example

He was cognizant of the risks before starting the project.

他在开始这个项目之前就意识到风险。

C2 noun /ˈluː.mən/

lumen

流明

Meaning

A unit of luminous flux, measuring the amount of visible light emitted by a source.

Example

The bulb produces 800 lumens of light.

灯泡产生800流明的光。

B2 adjective /ˌθiːəˈrɛtɪkl/

theoretical

理论的

Meaning

Concerned with or based on theory rather than practical application.

Example

The idea remains largely theoretical without real-world evidence.

这个想法在没有实际证据的情况下，仍然主要是理论性的。

C2 noun /ˈpɛntæd/

pentad

五个一组

Meaning

A group or set of five things.

Example

The committee was divided into a pentad of working groups.

委员会被分成了五个工作小组。

C1 adjective /dɪˈklærətɪv/

declarative

陈述的

Meaning

relating to a statement that declares something; in grammar, a sentence that makes a statement

Example

A declarative sentence simply states a fact or opinion.

陈述句只是陈述一个事实或意见。

B1 verb /ˈkæptʃər/

capture

捕获

Meaning

to take control of something or someone by force

Example

The soldiers managed to capture the enemy base.

士兵们成功地占领了敌人的基地。

C1 noun /ˈkæv.əl.ri/

Cavalry

骑兵

Meaning

soldiers who fight on horseback; the part of an army formerly composed of troops on horseback

Example

The cavalry charged across the field with great speed.

骑兵以极快的速度冲过了田野。

B1 noun /ˌkɒmbɪˈneɪʃən/

combination

组合 / 混合

Meaning

The act of joining or mixing two or more things together.

Example

This dish is a perfect combination of sweet and spicy flavors.

这道菜是甜味和辛辣味的完美组合。

C1 noun /fiːt/

feat

壮举

Meaning

an achievement that requires great courage, skill, or strength

Example

Climbing Mount Everest was a remarkable feat.

攀登珠穆朗玛峰是一项非凡的壮举。

C1 noun ˌkɒn.əˈteɪ.ʃən

connotation

隐含的或暗示的意义

Meaning

The implied or suggested meaning of a word beyond its literal definition

Example

The word 'home' has a warm connotation of comfort and family.

‘家’这个词有着温暖的含义，代表着舒适和家庭

C1 noun /səˈlɪn.ə.t̬i/

salinity

盐度, 盐浓度

Meaning

The salt content of soil or water, typically measured as a concentration.

Example

The salinity of the ocean varies depending on depth and location.

海洋的盐度会根据深度和位置变化。

B2 verb /ˈrendər/

render

提供

Meaning

to provide or give; to make or cause to become

Example

The artist renders the scene beautifully.

艺术家美丽地渲染了场景。

C1 adjective /trænsˈluːsənt/

translucent

半透明

Meaning

allowing light to pass through, but not clearly enough to see detailed images

Example

She placed the flower in a translucent vase.

她把花放在一个半透明的花瓶里。

C1 noun /lɪˈbiːdoʊ/

libido

性欲

Meaning

Sexual desire or drive.

Example

Stress can sometimes lower a person's libido.

压力有时会降低一个人的性欲。

C1 noun /ˈræʃən/

ration

配给

Meaning

a fixed amount of something, especially food, officially allowed to each person

Example

During the war, each family received a weekly ration of rice.

在战争期间，每个家庭每周获得固定的米饭配给。

B2 adjective /kəˈrɛspɒndɪŋ/

corresponding

instantly

立刻

Meaning

immediately, without any delay

Example

He replied instantly to the message.

他立刻回复了消息。

C2 adjective /nɪˈfɛəriəs/

nefarious

邪恶的，犯罪的，或道德上糟糕的

Meaning

Wicked, criminal, or morally bad.

Example

The police uncovered a nefarious plot to cheat investors.

警方揭露了一个邪恶的阴谋，试图欺骗投资者。

C1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈrɔt/

overwrought

焦虑 / 过度紧张

Meaning

extremely agitated or nervous; excessively elaborate

Example

She was too overwrought to speak clearly after the accident.

她在事故后太焦虑，无法清楚地讲话。

C2 adjective /kənˈfɔːrməbl/

conformable

一致的

Meaning

Capable of being adapted or consistent with something; compliant.

Example

His actions were conformable to the rules of the institution.

他的行为与机构的规定一致。

C1 adjective /kəmˈplɪsɪt/

complicit

共犯 (犯罪中)

Meaning

involved with others in an illegal activity or wrongdoing

Example

He was found complicit in the crime.

他在犯罪中被发现是共犯。

B2 verb /ˈɪl.ə.streɪt/

illustrate

插图

Meaning

to explain or make something clear by using examples, pictures, or comparisons

Example

The teacher used diagrams to illustrate the concept.

老师用图表来说明这个概念。

C1 noun /ˈʃɪvəlri/

chivalry

骑士精神

Meaning

The medieval knightly system with its moral, social, and religious code; courteous behavior, especially toward women.

Example

The knight lived by the code of chivalry.

骑士遵循骑士精神的规范。

C2 verb /ˈræm.ɪ.faɪ/

ramify

分支

Meaning

to spread or branch out into divisions or subdivisions.

Example

The river ramifies into several smaller streams.

河流分支成多个较小的溪流。

C2 noun /kənˈtɔːrʃənz/

contortions

扭曲的复数形式; 多个弯曲或扭曲的形状

Meaning

plural form of contortion; multiple twisted or bent shapes

Example

The magician's contortions left the crowd in awe.

魔术师的扭曲让观众惊叹不已。

A2 noun /test/

test

测试

Meaning

A procedure intended to establish the quality, performance, or reliability of something.

Example

Vehicle tests reduce emissions.

车辆测试减少排放。

B2 verb /ɪnˈlɑːrdʒ/

enlarge

扩大

Meaning

to make something bigger or increase in size

Example

They decided to enlarge their house.

他们决定扩大他们的房子。

B2 noun /ˈsʌfərɪŋ/

suffering

痛苦

Meaning

the state of undergoing pain, distress, or hardship

Example

They tried to relieve his suffering with medicine.

他们试图用药物减轻他的痛苦。

C2 noun ˌpɜː.pɪˈtʃuː.ɪ.ti

perpetuity

永恒，永久性，连续性

Meaning

Permanence, eternity, continuity.

Example

The contract ensures payments in perpetuity.

合同保证永续付款。

A2 noun /kɪŋ/

King

国王

Meaning

the male ruler of an independent state, especially one who inherits the position by right of birth

Example

The king ruled the country with wisdom and fairness.

国王以智慧和公正治理国家。

C2 noun /ˈpæntəˌskoʊp/

pantoscope

提供广泛或全景视图的光学仪器

Meaning

An optical instrument that provides a wide or panoramic view.

Example

The scientist used a pantoscope to observe the entire horizon.

科学家使用全景镜观察整个地平线。

C1 adjective /ˈɔːrdɪnəl/

ordinal

序数

Meaning

Relating to the order or position of something in a sequence (first, second, third, etc.).

Example

The ordinal number 'third' indicates position in a sequence.

序数词'第三'表示在顺序中的位置。

B2 noun /ˈdeb.riː/

debris

碎片

Meaning

Scattered pieces of waste or remains.

Example

Debris in the eyes causes irritation.

眼睛里的碎片会引起刺激。

B2 noun /ˈpɑː.tər/

Potter

陶艺师

Meaning

a person who makes pottery

Example

The potter shaped clay on the spinning wheel.

陶艺师在旋转的轮子上塑造了泥土。

B2 noun /ˈʃʌv.əl/

Shovel

铲子

Meaning

a tool with a broad flat blade and long handle used for digging and moving earth, snow, or other materials

Example

He grabbed a shovel to clear the snow from the driveway.

他拿起铲子清理车道上的雪。

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.

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。

B2 noun ˈlɛvərɪdʒ

leverage

杠杆作用

Meaning

The use of borrowed capital or resources to increase the potential return of an investment; using something to maximum advantage.

Example

Leverage amplifies your efforts and scales your work.

杠杆作用放大了你的努力，提升了你的工作规模。

C2 adjective/adverb /feɪn/

fain

心甘情愿地, 乐意地

Meaning

gladly, willingly, or with pleasure

Example

I would fain help you if I had the time.

如果我有时间，我会很乐意帮你。

B2 noun /səˈlɪsɪtər/

solicitor

律师

Meaning

A type of lawyer who gives legal advice and prepares legal documents, often representing clients in lower courts.

Example

She consulted a solicitor before signing the contract.

她在签署合同之前咨询了律师。

C1 noun /ˈdʒuː.və.naɪl/

Juvenile

青少年; 未成年

Meaning

a young person below the age of adult criminal responsibility; relating to young people

Example

The juvenile court handles cases involving young offenders under eighteen.

少年法庭处理涉及十八岁以下青少年犯罪者的案件。

C1 noun /hɪˈpɑː.krə.si/

Hypocrisy

伪善

Meaning

the practice of claiming to have moral standards that one does not actually possess; insincerity

Example

His hypocrisy was exposed when he criticized others for the same mistakes he had made.

当他因为自己犯过的同样错误而指责别人时，他的伪善暴露无遗。

A2 noun /ɡəˈrɑːʒ/

Garage

车库

Meaning

a building or space for housing a motor vehicle; a commercial establishment for repairing motor vehicles

Example

He parked his car in the garage to protect it from the hailstorm.

他把车停在车库里，以保护它免受冰雹袭击。

B2 adverb /əˈdɪʃənəli/

additionally

此外

Meaning

in addition to what has been said or done

Example

Additionally, we offer discounts for early bookings.

此外，我们为提前预订提供折扣。

B1 noun /kɔːr/

core

核心

Meaning

the central or most important part of something

Example

Honesty is at the core of their values.

诚实是他们价值观的核心。

C1 noun /ˈlæd.i/

laddie

小男孩

Meaning

A young boy or lad.

Example

The old man gave the young laddie a kind smile.

老人给年轻的小男孩一个友好的微笑。

B1 noun /ˈtiː.pɒt/

Tea-pot

茶壶

Meaning

a container with a lid, handle, and spout for brewing and serving tea

Example

She poured hot water into the tea-pot to make tea.

她把热水倒入茶壶中来泡茶。