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A2 adjective, adverb /ˈfæstər/

faster

更快
Meaning
moving or able to move quickly; more quickly than usual
Example
This car is faster than the old one.
这辆车比老车更快。
C1 noun /krəˈnɒlədʒi/

chronology

Meaning
The arrangement of events or dates in the order of their occurrence.
Example
The chronology of the dynasty was carefully studied by historians.
B2 verb ˈɪmplɪmentɪd

implemented

实施
Meaning
Put a decision or plan into effect; carried out or executed.
Example
The master plans were partially implemented.
主要计划已部分实施。
B2 adjective /prɛsˈtɪdʒəs/

prestigious

有声望的
Meaning
having a high reputation; respected
Example
Harvard University is one of the most prestigious universities in the world.
哈佛大学是世界上最有声望的大学之一。
C1 noun/verb /ˈkætəpʌlt/

catapult

弹射器
Meaning
A device for launching objects at high speed; to hurl or launch something suddenly.
Example
The invention catapulted him to international fame.
发明将他弹射到国际声誉。
C2 noun /njuːˈmɪzmətɪst/

numismatist

钱币学家
Meaning
A person who studies or collects coins, paper currency, and medals.
Example
The numismatist displayed his rare coin collection at the exhibition.
钱币学家在展览会上展示了他的稀有硬币收藏
B2 noun /ˈsɪɡ.nə.tʃər/

Signature

签名
Meaning
a person's name written in their own handwriting as identification or authorization
Example
Please put your signature at the bottom of the document.
请在文件底部签名。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈveɪsɪv/

invasive

侵入性的
Meaning
Tending to spread harmfully, intruding aggressively, or encroaching beyond proper boundaries.
Example
The doctor explained that the procedure was minimally invasive.
医生解释说，该程序是最小的侵入性。
C1 adjective /ˈkwiːzi/

queasy

恶心
Meaning
Feeling sick to one's stomach; nauseated.
Example
She felt queasy after the long boat ride.
她在长时间的船上旅行后感到恶心。
C1 noun ˌpraɪɔːrɪtaɪˈzeɪʃən

prioritization

优先排序
Meaning
The action or process of deciding the relative importance or urgency of things.
Example
Effective prioritization ensures resources are used efficiently.
有效的优先排序确保资源得到有效利用。
C1 adjective /ˈskænti/

Scanty

尺寸或数量小；不足；勉强足够
Meaning
small in size or amount; insufficient; barely adequate
Example
The refugee camp had scanty food supplies.
难民营的食物供应非常少。
C2 adjective /ˌrɛpərˈtɔːriəl/

repertorial

报道的
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a repertoire, especially in journalism or performance contexts.
Example
The journalist's repertorial style captured every detail of the unfolding story.
记者的报道风格捕捉了展开故事的每个细节。
B2 adjective /rɪˈmuːvəbəl/

removable

可拆卸的
Meaning
able to be removed or taken away
Example
This phone has a removable battery.
这款手机有一块可拆卸的电池。
C1 noun ˌsætʃəˈreɪʃən

saturation

饱和
Meaning
The state of being saturated; the degree or extent to which something is dissolved or absorbed
Example
The saturation of the market with similar products reduced sales.
市场上的类似产品饱和度降低了销售额。
C1 adjective /əbˈnɒkʃəs/

Obnoxious

令人讨厌的；惹人厌的；极其讨厌的
Meaning
extremely unpleasant; offensive; annoying
Example
His obnoxious behavior at the party annoyed everyone.
他在聚会上的令人讨厌的举止惹恼了在场的每一个人。
B2 adjective sɪˈvɪər

severe

严重的
Meaning
Very great; intense or extreme in degree.
Example
Without action, climate change impacts will become severe.
如果没有行动，气候变化的影响将变得严重。
C1 noun /ˈsɪ.nɪk/

Cynic

愤世嫉俗者; 怀疑主义者
Meaning
a person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest; someone who is skeptical about human nature
Example
The old cynic believed that politicians only cared about getting votes.
那个老愤世嫉俗者相信政治家只关心获得选票。
B1 verb /ˈmɛʒər/

measure

测量
Meaning
to determine the size, amount, or degree of something
Example
She measured the length of the table.
她测量了桌子的长度。
B1 noun /weɪdʒ/

Wage

工资; 工钱;
Meaning
money paid to someone for work, especially for work done by the hour or day
Example
The company increased the minimum wage for all workers.
公司提高了所有工人的最低工资。
B2 noun /droʊn/

Drone

雄性蜜蜂
Meaning
a male bee that does not work and whose only function is to mate with the queen
Example
The drone bees do not collect honey like worker bees.
这些雄性蜜蜂不会像工蜂一样采蜜。
C1 noun /kuːp/

coop

鸡或其他鸟类的一个小围栏或笼子
Meaning
a small enclosure or cage for chickens or other birds
Example
The farmer checked the chickens in the coop every morning.
农民每天早上检查鸡舍里的鸡。
A2 noun /ˈsɪnəmə/

cinema

电影院
Meaning
a place where films are shown to the public; the art or industry of making and showing films
Example
We went to the cinema to watch a new movie.
我们去电影院看了一部新电影。
B2 noun /ɪnˈkluːʒən/

inclusion

包容
Meaning
the action or state of including or being included within a group or structure
Example
Diversity and inclusion are key values in modern workplaces.
多样性和包容性是现代工作场所的关键价值观。
B2 noun /dɪsˈpoʊzl/

disposal

处置
Meaning
the action or process of getting rid of something
Example
The disposal of waste is crucial for maintaining a clean environment.
废物处理对于保持清洁的环境至关重要。
B1 noun /ˈæs.pekt/

aspect

方面
Meaning
A particular part, feature, or view of something.
Example
One important aspect of health is regular exercise.
健康的一个重要方面是规律运动。
A2 noun /ˈsɪstəm/

system

系统
Meaning
a set of connected parts forming a complex whole; an organized method
Example
The education system needs major reforms.
教育系统需要重大改革。
C1 noun /ˈʃɜːrbət/

sherbet

雪葩
Meaning
a sweet flavored drink or a frozen dessert made from sweetened fruit juice
Example
On hot days, she enjoys a glass of lemon sherbet.
在炎热的日子里，她喜欢喝一杯柠檬雪葩。
B2 adjective /ˈʃæl.oʊ/

Shallow

浅薄; 不深; 缺乏深入知识
Meaning
not deep; superficial; lacking depth of knowledge
Example
The shallow water is perfect for children to play.
浅水适合孩子们玩耍。
B2 noun /ˈnuː.kʌm.ər/

New-comer

新来者
Meaning
a person who has recently arrived in a place or joined a group
Example
The newcomer was warmly welcomed by the team.
新来者受到了团队的热烈欢迎。
B1 noun /kəmˈpɛtɪtər/

competitor

竞争者
Meaning
a person, team, or company that competes with others
Example
The company lowered its prices to beat its main competitor.
公司降低了价格以击败其主要竞争者。
C1 adjective ʌnˈpær.ə.leld

Unparalleled

无与伦比
Meaning
Having no equal; unmatched, peerless, and supreme in quality or achievement.
Example
The unparalleled beauty of the Taj Mahal amazes visitors.
泰姬陵无与伦比的美丽使游客惊叹。
C1 adjective /kənˈsɛntrɪk/

concentric

同心的
Meaning
having a common center, as in circles or spheres
Example
The artist drew concentric circles on the canvas.
艺术家在画布上画了同心圆。
C2 noun /ˌpriːdɪˈlɛkʃən/

predilection

偏好
Meaning
A strong liking or preference for something.
Example
She has a predilection for classical music.
她有一个偏好，喜欢古典音乐。
C2 noun /prəˈlɪksɪti/

prolixity

冗长
Meaning
the quality of being tediously wordy and long
Example
The book’s prolixity made it difficult to read in one sitting.
这本书的冗长使得在一次阅读中读完变得困难。
B2 noun ˈbreɪk.θruː

breakthrough

突破
Meaning
A sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development.
Example
The breakthrough opens doors for new technology.
这个突破为新技术打开了大门。
C2 adjective /ˌlɪlɪˈpjuːʃən/

lilliputian

极小的
Meaning
Extremely small or tiny; trivial or petty.
Example
The model village was filled with lilliputian houses.
模范村庄里充满了极小的房屋。
C1 noun /ˈpleɪn.tɪf/

Plaintiff

原告
Meaning
a person who brings a case against another in a court of law; the person who initiates a lawsuit
Example
The plaintiff filed a lawsuit against the company.
原告对公司提起了诉讼。
A2 noun /ˈtɛlɪfəʊn/

telephone

电话
Meaning
a system for transmitting voices over a distance using wire or radio, typically for communication.
Example
I need to make a telephone call to my friend.
我需要给我的朋友打一个电话。
C1 noun /ˈmeɪ.trɪks/

matrix

矩阵, 结构
Meaning
An environment or structure in which something develops; also a mathematical array of numbers.
Example
The cultural matrix shaped his worldview.
文化矩阵塑造了他的世界观。
A2 preposition /bɪˈsaɪd/

beside

在...旁边
Meaning
next to or at the side of someone or something
Example
She sat beside her best friend during the ceremony.
她在仪式期间坐在她最好的朋友旁边。
A2 noun /liːf/

Leaf

叶子
Meaning
a flattened structure of a higher plant, typically green and blade-like, that is attached to a stem
Example
The autumn leaves are falling from the tree.
秋天的叶子从树上落下。
C1 noun /wedʒ/

Wedge

楔子; 撬开; 劈开
Meaning
a triangular piece of wood or metal used for splitting or securing; a piece of cheese or cake
Example
He used a wooden wedge to split the log into smaller pieces.
他用木楔将原木劈成了小块。
C1 adjective /ˈboʊɡəs/

bogus

伪造的
Meaning
false, fake, or not genuine
Example
The police arrested him for using a bogus ID card.
警方因他使用伪造的身份证而逮捕了他。
C2 noun /drʌdʒ/

drudge

苦工
Meaning
A person made to do hard, menial, or dull work.
Example
He felt like a drudge, stuck in repetitive tasks all day.
他觉得自己像个苦工，一整天都困在重复的任务中。
C2 noun /ˈmɒnəɡrɑːf/

monograph

Meaning
A detailed written study of a single specialized subject or aspect of it.
Example
The professor published a monograph on ancient pottery.
C2 adjective /ˌɪndaɪˈdʒestəbəl/

Indigestible

难以消化; 难以处理
Meaning
difficult or impossible to digest; hard to process in the stomach
Example
The old bread became hard and indigestible.
老面包变得坚硬且难以消化。
C2 verb ˈɑːb.fə.skeɪt

obfuscate

使模糊，掩盖，混淆
Meaning
Render obscure, unclear, or unintelligible.
Example
Politicians often obfuscate facts to mislead people.
政客们经常使事实变得模糊，以误导人民。
B2 adjective /ˈeɪ.li.ən/

alien

外星人
Meaning
Belonging to a foreign country or nation; extraterrestrial.
Example
The telescope is capable of detecting alien signals.
望远镜能够探测外星信号。
C2 noun /ænˈtɪpədiːz/

antipodes

Meaning
places on opposite sides of the Earth; also refers to things that are direct opposites
Example
Australia and Britain are often considered antipodes of each other.
B2 adjective /rɪˈliːvd/

relieved

松了一口气
Meaning
feeling happy and less worried after something stressful has been removed or resolved
Example
She felt relieved after hearing the good news.
听到好消息后，她感到松了一口气。
C2 adjective /ˈməʊdɪʃ/

modish

时髦的
Meaning
conforming to or following current fashion or style
Example
She wore a modish outfit that caught everyone’s attention.
她穿了一件时髦的衣服，引起了所有人的注意。
B2 noun ˌrɛstəˈreɪʃən

restoration

修复
Meaning
The process of returning something to its former condition.
Example
The restoration of the forest began after decades of neglect.
森林的修复开始于数十年的忽视之后。
C2 noun /ˈdɛsɪkənt/

desiccant

干燥剂
Meaning
a substance that absorbs moisture and keeps things dry
Example
Silica gel packets are commonly used as a desiccant in packaging.
硅胶包通常作为干燥剂用于包装中。
C2 adjective /daɪˈɡrɛsɪv/

digressive

偏离主要话题的倾向
Meaning
Tending to depart from the main subject in speech or writing.
Example
The speaker's digressive style made the lecture difficult to follow.
演讲者的偏离主题的风格使得听讲变得困难。
C2 adjective /ˌɛl.ɪˈmɑː.səˌnɛr.i/

eleemosynary

慈善的
Meaning
Relating to charity; dependent on or supported by charity.
Example
The hospital was founded as an eleemosynary institution.
医院作为一个慈善机构成立。
C1 adjective /ˈɒptɪk/

optic

光学的
Meaning
Relating to the eye or vision.
Example
The optic nerve carries signals from the eye to the brain.
视神经将信号从眼睛传递到大脑。
A2 noun /kriːm/

Cream

奶油
Meaning
the thick white or pale yellow fatty liquid that rises to the top of milk
Example
She whipped the cream until it became fluffy.
她打发奶油，直到它变得蓬松。
B2 noun /fɪˈlɒsəfə/

philosopher

哲学家
Meaning
a person engaged in the study of philosophy or in serious thinking about fundamental questions
Example
Socrates was a famous philosopher of ancient Greece.
苏格拉底是古希腊著名的哲学家。
A2 noun /ˈbʌdi/

buddy

朋友
Meaning
a close friend or companion, used informally
Example
He went to the movies with his best buddy.
他和他最好的朋友一起去看电影。
B2 adjective + noun অ্যাডভার্স ইমপ্যাক্ট

adverse impact

负面影响
Meaning
A negative or harmful effect or influence on something.
Example
Long screen time has an adverse impact on hand muscles.
长时间看屏幕对手部肌肉有不良影响。
B2 verb /ˈbjuːtɪfaɪ/

beautify

美化
Meaning
to make something more beautiful or attractive
Example
The city plans to beautify the old park with trees and lights.
这座城市计划用树木和灯光美化旧公园。
A1 noun /bɔɪ/

boy

男孩
Meaning
a male child or young male person
Example
The boy ran across the playground.
那个男孩跑过了操场。
A1 noun /trɪp/

trip

旅行
Meaning
a journey or excursion, especially for pleasure
Example
They took a trip to the mountains last summer.
他们去年夏天去了山里旅行。
C2 adjective /kənˈvɜːrsənt/

conversant

熟悉，精通
Meaning
familiar with or knowledgeable about something
Example
She is conversant with the latest developments in technology.
她熟悉最新的技术发展。
C2 noun /ˈbuːbi/

booby

傻瓜
Meaning
a foolish or gullible person; a silly individual
Example
He felt like a booby after making such a simple mistake.
犯了这么简单的错误后，他觉得自己像个傻瓜。
C2 adjective /prɪˈpɒndərənt/

preponderant

主要的
Meaning
Having superior weight, force, influence, or importance.
Example
The preponderant influence of the media shapes public opinion.
媒体的主要影响塑造了公众舆论。
B1 noun /muːd/

Mood

心情; 情绪;
Meaning
a temporary state of mind or feeling; atmosphere
Example
She was in a good mood after receiving the news.
她在收到消息后心情很好。
B2 verb /dɪsˈkloʊz/

disclose

披露
Meaning
to reveal or make information known; to expose
Example
The company must disclose all financial information.
公司必须披露所有的财务信息。
B1 noun /ˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən/

composition

作文
Meaning
the act of creating a piece of writing, music, or art; the way parts are arranged
Example
Her composition won first prize in the contest.
她的作文在比赛中获得了第一名。
A1 adjective /naɪs/

Nice

愉快的; 漂亮的; 满意的; 吸引人的
Meaning
pleasant; agreeable; satisfactory; good; attractive
Example
She wore a nice dress to the party.
她穿着一件漂亮的裙子去参加派对。
B1 verb /əbˈzɜːrv/

observe

观察
Meaning
to watch carefully; to notice or perceive something
Example
Scientists observe the behavior of animals in the wild.
科学家观察野生动物的行为。
C1 verb /ˈdʒʌɡəl/

juggle

杂耍
Meaning
To continuously toss and catch objects in the air; to manage many tasks at the same time.
Example
He tried to juggle work, studies, and family responsibilities.
他试图同时处理工作、学习和家庭责任。
C1 verb /rɪˈbʌt/

rebut

反驳
Meaning
to argue against or prove wrong; to refute
Example
The lawyer rebutted the false accusations with strong evidence.
律师用有力的证据反驳了虚假的指控。
B1 verb /juˈnaɪt/

unite

联合
Meaning
to join together or combine; to bring people or things together
Example
The crisis helped unite the community.
危机帮助团结了社区。
C2 adjective /ɪkˈspɒzɪtəri/

expository

说明的
Meaning
intended to explain or describe something
Example
The teacher gave an expository lecture on the topic.
老师就这个话题进行了说明性的讲座。
B2 noun /ˈɡræs.hɒp.ər/

Grass-hopper

蚱蜢
Meaning
a jumping insect with long hind legs that feeds on grass and plants
Example
The grasshopper jumped from one leaf to another.
蚱蜢从一片叶子跳到另一片。
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。
B1 noun /ˈɡædʒ.ɪt/

gadget

小工具
Meaning
A small mechanical or electronic device with a particular function, often novel or useful.
Example
He loves buying the latest kitchen gadgets.
他喜欢购买最新的厨房小工具。
C2 verb /prɪˈpɒndəreɪt/

preponderate

占优势
Meaning
To be greater in influence, weight, or number.
Example
In the debate, logical arguments preponderated over emotional appeals.
在辩论中，逻辑论点优于情感呼吁。
B2 adjective ʌnˈprɛsɪˌdɛntɪd

unprecedented

前所未有
Meaning
Never done or known before; without previous example.
Example
Unprecedented advancements in science changed human lives.
科学上的前所未有的进展改变了人类的生活。
A1 noun /ˈfʊtˌbɔːl/

football

足球
Meaning
A team sport played with a ball that is kicked or carried to score points.
Example
They watched a football match on TV.
他们在电视上观看了一场足球比赛。
B1 verb ɪnˈkriːsɪŋ

increasing

增加
Meaning
Becoming or making greater in size, amount, intensity, or degree; growing.
Example
Increasing awareness about education is necessary.
提高对教育的意识是必要的。
C1 verb /ˈmæd.ən/

madden

使发狂
Meaning
To make someone very angry or extremely annoyed.
Example
The constant noise maddened him.
持续的噪音让他发狂。
B2 adjective /ˈkrɛd.ɪ.bəl/

credible

可信的
Meaning
able to be believed; convincing
Example
Her explanation was credible enough to convince the committee.
她的解释足够可信，能够说服委员会。
A1 preposition, adverb /ˈoʊvər/

over

在…上面
Meaning
across, on top of, or beyond
Example
The book is lying over the table.
书在桌子上面。
A1 noun/verb /fɪlm/

film

电影
Meaning
a motion picture or movie; or to record on camera
Example
They watched a film together on the weekend.
他们在周末一起观看了一部电影。
B1 noun /ˈspɛndɪŋ/

spending

Meaning
the act of paying money for goods or services
Example
Her spending on clothes was higher than expected.
C1 adjective /ˈlɔː.də.bəl/

laudable

值得称赞的
Meaning
Deserving praise and admiration.
Example
Her efforts to help the poor are truly laudable.
她帮助穷人的努力真是值得称赞的。
B2 noun ˈaʊt.pʊt

output

产量
Meaning
The amount of something produced by a person, machine, or industry.
Example
Climate change reduces agricultural output.
气候变化减少农业产量。
A2 noun /ˈvæk.juːm ˈkliː.nər/

Vaccum cleaner

吸尘器
Meaning
an electrical appliance that uses suction to remove dirt and dust from carpets and floors
Example
She used the vacuum cleaner to clean the living room carpet.
她用吸尘器清洁客厅的地毯。
C2 noun /dɛnˈdrɒlədʒi/

dendrology

Meaning
the scientific study of trees and woody plants
Example
He is studying dendrology at the university.
C1 noun /ˈleɪ.mən/

Layman

外行人; 没有专业知识的人
Meaning
a person without professional or specialized knowledge in a particular subject
Example
The doctor explained the procedure in layman's terms.
医生用通俗的语言解释了这个程序。
B2 noun /taɪd/

Tide

潮汐
Meaning
the alternate rising and falling of the sea, usually twice in each lunar day, due to the attraction of the moon and sun
Example
The fishermen waited for high tide to launch their boats.
渔民们等待着高潮来启动他们的船。
B2 noun ˌsɛlf ˈdɪs.ə.plɪn

self-discipline

自律
Meaning
The ability to control one's emotions and behavior.
Example
Self-discipline is crucial for achieving long-term success.
自律对于长期成功至关重要。
C1 verb kəˈrɒb.ə.reɪt

corroborate

确认
Meaning
Confirm or give support to a statement, theory, or finding.
Example
The witness corroborated the defendant's testimony.
证人核实了被告的证词。
C2 noun /pəˈlɛmɪk/

polemic

激烈的抨击
Meaning
a strong verbal or written attack on someone or something
Example
The article was a fierce polemic against the government's policies.
这篇文章是对政府政策的激烈抨击。
C1 verb /əˈmæs/

amass

积累
Meaning
to gather together or accumulate over a period of time
Example
He managed to amass a fortune through wise investments.
他通过明智的投资成功地积累了财富。
A1 noun neɪmz

Names

名字
Meaning
A word or set of words by which a person or thing is known.
Example
Names of family members are written on the family tree.
家庭成员的名字写在家谱上。
B2 noun /ˈɡeɪt.weɪ/

Gateway

入口; 大门
Meaning
an entrance or opening that provides access to a place; a means of achieving a particular state or condition
Example
The ancient stone gateway served as the entrance to the magnificent palace.
古老的石门作为通往宏伟宫殿的入口。
C1 noun /ˌɪn.trəˈvɜːr.ʒən/

introversion

内向
Meaning
The tendency to be inward-looking and shy, preferring solitary activities.
Example
Her introversion made it difficult for her to enjoy large parties.
她的内向让她很难享受大型聚会。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈweɪwərd/

wayward

叛逆的
Meaning
Difficult to control or predict because of unusual or perverse behavior.
Example
The teacher struggled to manage the wayward students.
老师很难管理那些叛逆的学生。
C2 adjective /ˌɛnkəˈmiːæstɪk/

encomiastic

赞美的
Meaning
Expressing praise; laudatory.
Example
The book was filled with encomiastic remarks about the author.
这本书充满了对作者的赞美评论。
C1 adjective /ˈreɪ.si/

racy

刺激的
Meaning
Lively, entertaining, or slightly shocking (especially in a sexual way).
Example
The novel was full of racy dialogues.
这部小说充满了刺激的对话。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈwɪtɪŋ/

unwitting

无意的
Meaning
Not aware of what is happening; done without realizing.
Example
She became an unwitting participant in the scam.
她成了这场骗局中的一个无意的参与者。
B2 noun /ˌɔː.ri.enˈteɪ.ʃən/

orientation

定向
Meaning
the process of becoming familiar with a new situation or environment
Example
The company provides an orientation for all new employees.
公司为所有新员工提供定向培训。
C1 adjective /ˈkɔːʃənˌɛri/

cautionary

警示性的
Meaning
serving as a warning; intended to prevent problems or mistakes by giving advice or examples
Example
The report offers a cautionary message about unchecked spending.
该报告对失控的支出发出了警示性的信息。
B1 adjective /kəmˈpetətɪv/

competitive

竞争的
Meaning
relating to or characterized by competition; having a strong desire to win or be more successful
Example
She has a competitive spirit that drives her to excel.
她有一种竞争精神，推动她追求卓越。
C2 adjective /ˈmɒnɪtəri/

monitory

警示性的
Meaning
Giving a warning or cautionary advice; serving to warn.
Example
His monitory tone made everyone cautious about their next move.
他警示性的语气让每个人对下一步感到谨慎。
C2 adjective /ˈflaɪti/

flighty

不稳定
Meaning
unstable, impulsive, or easily distracted; lacking seriousness or stability
Example
She’s too flighty to stick with one job for long.
她太不稳定了，无法在一份工作上呆太长时间。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrdʒər/

forger

伪造者
Meaning
a person who makes fake documents, artworks, or signatures
Example
The police arrested a forger who had been selling counterfeit paintings.
警方逮捕了一名伪造者，他一直在出售伪造的画作。
B2 noun ˈmɑːr.kɪt ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi

market economy

市场经济
Meaning
An economic system where production and pricing decisions are controlled by individuals and based on supply and demand.
Example
A market economy allows businesses to compete freely.
市场经济允许企业自由竞争。
C1 noun /ˈpɜːrkəleɪtər/

percolator

咖啡滤泡壶
Meaning
A device used for brewing coffee by continually cycling boiling water through coffee grounds.
Example
She made a fresh pot of coffee using the percolator.
她使用滤泡壶做了一杯新鲜的咖啡。
C2 verb /ɪnˈtwaɪn/

entwine

缠绕
Meaning
to twist or wind together; to become closely connected or involved
Example
The vines entwine around the old fence.
藤蔓绕过老围栏。
B2 verb /prəˈvoʊk/

provoke

挑衅
Meaning
To cause someone to become angry or to cause a reaction.
Example
His words provoked a heated argument.
他的话引发了一场激烈的争论。
C2 adjective /ˈsʌb.æs.ɪd/

subacid

轻微酸
Meaning
Slightly sour or acidic in taste or nature.
Example
The fruit had a subacid flavor that was refreshing on a hot day.
这种水果有一种轻微酸的味道，在炎热的日子里非常清爽。
C1 verb /ˌrevəˈluːʃənaɪz/

revolutionize

革命化
Meaning
Change (something) radically or fundamentally.
Example
Artificial intelligence is set to revolutionize the healthcare sector.
人工智能准备革命化医疗行业。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈfeɪθ.fəl/

Unfaithful

不忠诚
Meaning
not loyal or true to a spouse, partner, or commitment
Example
He was unfaithful to his wife for many years.
他对妻子不忠诚多年。
C1 verb /ˈdɪs.ɪ.peɪt/

dissipate

逐渐消失
Meaning
To disappear or cause to disappear gradually.
Example
The tension in the room slowly dissipated.
房间里的紧张气氛慢慢消失了。
C1 verb ɪˈluː.sɪ.deɪt

elucidate

阐明, 阐述
Meaning
make (something) clear; explain.
Example
The professor elucidated the theory with simple examples.
教授通过简单的例子阐明了这个理论。
B2 adjective /ˈɪmɪnənt/

imminent

即将
Meaning
About to happen; likely to occur very soon.
Example
Dark clouds signaled that a storm was imminent.
乌云预示着暴风雨即将来临。