B2 noun /feɪt/

Fate

命运

Meaning

the development of events beyond a person's control, regarded as determined by a supernatural power

Example

Many people believe that fate determines the course of their lives.

许多人相信命运决定了他们生活的轨迹。

B1 verb /əˈsɪst/

assist

帮助

Meaning

to help or support someone in doing something

Example

The nurse will assist the doctor during the surgery.

护士将协助医生进行手术。

C2 adjective /juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/

ubiquitious

无处不在

Meaning

Present, appearing, or found everywhere.

Example

Smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern society.

智能手机已经在现代社会中无处不在。

C2 adjective /vaɪˈkɛəriəs/

vicarious

幸福

Meaning

experienced through the feelings or actions of another person

Example

She felt vicarious excitement watching her son win the award.

当她获得奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。

B2 adjective, verb /əbˈskjʊr/

obscure

模糊

Meaning

Not clearly expressed or understood; to make something difficult to see or understand.

Example

The meaning of the poem was obscure to most readers.

诗的意义对大多数读者来说是模糊的。

C2 noun /ˈtrɛntʃərmən/

trencherman

大食客

Meaning

a person who eats in a hearty or robust manner; a big eater

Example

The trencherman devoured the feast with great enthusiasm.

这个大食客充满热情地吞下了盛宴。

C1 noun /dɪˈsaɪ.pəl/

Disciple

弟子; 信徒

Meaning

a follower and student of a teacher, leader, or philosopher; devoted follower

Example

The famous philosopher had many disciples who spread his teachings worldwide.

那位著名的哲学家有许多弟子，他们将他的教义传播到世界各地。

C2 noun /ˈræbəl/

Rabble

乌合之众

Meaning

a disorderly crowd; the common people regarded as socially inferior

Example

The politician dismissed the protesters as mere rabble.

政治家将抗议者视为仅仅是乌合之众。

C2 noun /ˈɡæliən/

galleon

大帆船

Meaning

A large sailing ship used mainly by Europeans from the 16th to 18th centuries.

Example

The Spanish galleon carried treasures across the Atlantic.

西班牙的大帆船将财宝运过大西洋。

B1 noun /ˈmæn.ɪdʒ.mənt/

management

管理

Meaning

The process of dealing with or controlling things or people.

Example

Proper management minimizes environmental damage.

良好的管理减少环境损害。

C1 noun /kənˈveɪəns/

conveyance

运输

Meaning

The action or process of transporting or carrying someone or something from one place to another.

Example

The conveyance of goods was delayed due to bad weather.

由于恶劣的天气，货物的运输被延迟。

C2 adjective /ˈvɜːrnəl/

vernal

春天的

Meaning

related to spring; fresh, youthful

Example

The garden was filled with vernal beauty after the long winter.

经过漫长的冬季，花园充满了春天的美丽。

C2 adjective /səˈɡeɪ.ʃəs/

sagacious

贤明

Meaning

Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; wise.

Example

His sagacious leadership saved the company from failure.

他的贤明领导力使公司免于失败。

A2 noun /ˈkʌzn/

cousin

堂兄/堂弟/表兄/表弟

Meaning

A child of one's uncle or aunt.

Example

My cousin is coming to visit us this weekend.

我的堂兄这个周末要来拜访我们。

A2 adjective /ˈfuː.lɪʃ/

Foolish

愚蠢的; 傻的; 可笑的

Meaning

lacking good sense or judgment; unwise; silly

Example

It was foolish of him to drive in such heavy rain.

在这样的暴雨中开车真是愚蠢。

B2 adjective trænsˈfɔːr.mə.tɪv

transformative

变革性的

Meaning

Something that has a profound impact and creates something new.

Example

The new education system is highly transformative.

新的教育体系具有高度变革性。

B2 noun ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən

intervention

干预

Meaning

The action or process of intervening; involvement in a situation to improve or help it.

Example

The intervention of the UN was crucial in resolving the conflict.

联合国的干预对解决冲突至关重要。

A2 noun /dɪˈlɪv.ə.ri/

Delivery

递送; 分娩

Meaning

the action of delivering letters, parcels, or goods; the process of giving birth

Example

The delivery of the package was delayed due to bad weather conditions.

由于恶劣的天气条件，包裹的递送被延迟。

B2 noun /ˈkɒnsənənt/

consonant

辅音

Meaning

A speech sound produced by blocking air flow, or a letter representing such a sound.

Example

The word 'cat' has two consonants and one vowel.

‘猫’这个词有两个辅音和一个元音。

B1 adjective /əˈmjuː.zɪŋ/

Amusing

有趣的; 好笑的; 娱乐的

Meaning

causing laughter or providing entertainment; funny; enjoyable

Example

The children found the clown's performance very amusing.

孩子们觉得小丑的表演非常有趣。

C1 verb /pərˈtɜːrb/

perturb

扰乱

Meaning

To disturb or unsettle greatly in mind.

Example

The sudden noise perturbed the students during the exam.

突如其来的噪音在考试期间干扰了学生。

C1 noun ˌɒb.səˈlɛs.əns

obsolescence

淘汰

Meaning

The process of becoming obsolete or outdated and no longer used.

Example

The rapid advancement of technology leads to the obsolescence of old devices.

科技的快速发展导致旧设备的淘汰。

B1 noun /ˈsʌb.mə.riːn/

Sub-marine

潜艇

Meaning

a warship with a streamlined hull designed to operate completely submerged in the sea

Example

The submarine dived deep into the ocean to avoid detection.

潜水艇潜入海洋深处以避免被发现。

C1 noun ˈeʃ.ə.lɒn

echelon

级别，等级，阶层

Meaning

A level or rank in an organization, a profession, or society.

Example

He climbed to the upper echelon of the corporate world.

他爬升到了公司世界的最高层。

B2 verb ədˈhɪər

adhere

附着

Meaning

To stick firmly to something or stay attached.

Example

Neutrons adhere to protons.

中子附着在质子上。

B1 noun /ˈsɪtɪzən/

citizen

公民

Meaning

a legally recognized subject or national of a state

Example

Every citizen has the right to vote.

每个公民都有投票权。

B2 verb /ˈɡʌvərn/

govern

治理

Meaning

to control and direct the public policy and affairs of a state, organization, or people

Example

The president governs the country wisely.

总统明智地治理国家。

B2 noun /ɪnˈtɛnt/

intent

意图

Meaning

the purpose or reason behind an action; a strong determination to do something

Example

Her intent was to improve the quality of education in the community.

她的意图是提高社区的教育质量。

B2 noun /ʌnˈsɜːrtənti/

Uncertainty

不确定性; 怀疑或缺乏确信

Meaning

the state of being uncertain; doubt or lack of sureness

Example

The uncertainty about the weather delayed our trip.

关于天气的不确定性延迟了我们的旅行。

A2 proper noun /ˌsaʊθ əˈmɛrɪkə/

south america

南美洲

Meaning

a continent located in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere

Example

Brazil is the largest country in South America.

巴西是南美洲最大的国家。

B2 adjective /ˈpleɪfəl/

playful

顽皮的, 活泼的

Meaning

full of fun and high spirits; lively

Example

The puppy was very playful, running around the garden.

小狗很顽皮，在花园里跑来跑去。

B2 noun /ˈlɒk.ɪt/

Locket

项链坠子

Meaning

a small ornamental case, typically made of gold or silver, worn on a chain around the neck

Example

She kept her grandmother's photo in the locket.

她把祖母的照片放在了项链坠子里。

B2 noun /dɪsˈkloʊʒər/

disclosure

披露

Meaning

the action of making something known or public

Example

The disclosure of the company's financial status was delayed.

公司财务状况的披露被延迟了。

B2 noun /ˈleɪ.bər.ər/

Labourer

工人

Meaning

a person who does unskilled physical work for wages

Example

The labourer worked hard all day at the construction site.

工人整天在建筑工地上辛勤工作。

B1 noun /doʊˈneɪ.ʃən/

Donation

捐赠; 贡献

Meaning

something that is given to a charity, especially a sum of money; the act of giving

Example

The generous donation helped the hospital purchase new medical equipment.

慷慨的捐赠帮助医院购买了新的医疗设备。

C1 preposition /ˈbɑːrɪŋ/

barring

除非，除了

Meaning

except for; if not for

Example

Barring a miracle, the team will not win the championship.

除非有奇迹发生，否则团队将无法赢得冠军。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈiːvən/

Uneven

不平; 粗糙

Meaning

not level or smooth; not regular or consistent

Example

The road was uneven and full of potholes.

那条路不平，充满了坑洞。

C1 noun, verb /spreɪn/

sprain

扭伤

Meaning

an injury to a joint in which the ligaments are stretched or torn

Example

She sprained her ankle while running in the park.

她在公园跑步时扭伤了脚踝。

A1 verb /stɒp/

stop

停止

Meaning

to cease moving or operating; to halt; to prevent

Example

Please stop talking during the movie.

请在电影期间停止说话。

A2 preposition/conjunction /ɪkˈsɛpt/

except

除了

Meaning

not including; other than

Example

Everyone was invited except John.

每个人都被邀请，除了约翰。

B2 adjective /dɪˈvoʊtɪd/

devoted

奉献的

Meaning

Very loving, loyal, or dedicated.

Example

She is a devoted mother who always puts her children first.

她是一个奉献的母亲，总是把孩子们放在第一位。

B2 noun /ˌekspləˈreɪʃən/

exploration

探索

Meaning

the action of traveling through or studying an area to learn more about it

Example

Space exploration has expanded our understanding of the universe.

太空探索扩展了我们对宇宙的理解。

C1 adverb /ˈkrɒswaɪz/

Crosswise

交叉方向

Meaning

in the form of a cross; diagonally across

Example

Place the logs crosswise to build a stable fire.

将木柴交叉放置以建立一个稳定的火堆。

C2 noun /kwiːn kreɪp ˈmɜːrtəl/

Queen crape myrtle

皇后夹竹桃

Meaning

A flowering tree with colorful, crepe-like flowers, scientifically known as Lagerstroemia

Example

The Queen crape myrtle bloomed beautifully in the garden with its purple flowers.

皇后夹竹桃在花园里盛开，紫色的花朵美丽地绽放。

A2 verb /bɛr/

bear

承受

Meaning

to carry; to endure; to give birth to; to support

Example

She cannot bear the pain anymore.

她再也承受不了这种痛苦了。

B2 adjective /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk/

systematic

系统的

Meaning

Done or acting according to a fixed plan or system; methodical.

Example

The company took a systematic approach to solving the issue.

公司采取了系统的方法来解决问题。

C1 adjective /ˈlæk.tɪk/

lactic

与牛奶或乳酸相关

Meaning

Relating to milk or lactic acid.

Example

Intense exercise can lead to a buildup of lactic acid in the muscles.

剧烈运动可能会导致肌肉中乳酸的积聚。

C1 noun ˈsɒv.rɪn.ti

sovereignty

主权

Meaning

The authority of a state to govern itself or another state; supreme power or authority.

Example

Sovereignty is essential for a nation's identity.

主权对国家的身份至关重要。

B1 adjective /rɪˈlækst/

relaxed

放松的

Meaning

free from tension or stress; calm and comfortable

Example

She felt relaxed after listening to soft music.

听了轻音乐后，她感到很放松。

A1 adjective/adverb /ɪˈnʌf/

enough

足够

Meaning

as much or as many as required

Example

We have enough food for everyone.

我们有足够的食物供大家食用。

C1 noun /kəˈlæm.ɪ.ti/

Calamity

灾难；灾祸

Meaning

an event causing great and often sudden damage or distress; a disaster

Example

The earthquake was a terrible calamity that affected thousands of families.

地震是一次可怕的灾难，影响了成千上万的家庭。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈfɜːrnəl/

infernal

地狱的

Meaning

relating to hell; extremely troublesome or annoying

Example

The workers complained about the infernal noise from the construction site.

工人们抱怨施工现场的地狱般噪音。

B1 verb /kəmˈbaɪn/

combine

合并

Meaning

To bring two or more things together to form a single unit.

Example

They decided to combine their resources for the project.

他们决定将他们的资源合并到该项目中。

C1 noun /ˌɛkstrəˈdɪʃən/

extradition

引渡

Meaning

the official process of sending someone accused of a crime to another country or state

Example

The extradition of the suspect was delayed due to legal issues.

由于法律问题，嫌疑人的引渡被延迟了。

Meaning

a person employed to handle correspondence and manage routine tasks for an individual or organization

Example

The secretary scheduled the meeting for tomorrow.

B1 adjective /ɪnˈvɑːlvd/

involved

卷入的

Meaning

complicated or engaged in something

Example

She was deeply involved in community service.

她深深地卷入了社区服务。

C1 verb /dɪˈmiːn/

demean

贬低

Meaning

to cause someone to lose dignity or respect

Example

The manager demeaned his employees with rude remarks.

经理用粗鲁的言辞贬低了他的员工。

B2 adjective /ˌɪn.trəˈdʌk.tər.i/

introductory

介绍性

Meaning

Serving as an introduction; preliminary or preparatory.

Example

The professor gave an introductory lecture on economics.

教授做了关于经济学的介绍性讲座。

A1 adverb /nɪər/

Near

近

Meaning

close in space or time; almost

Example

The school is very near to my house.

学校离我家很近。

C2 noun /fɪˈlæt.əl.ɪst/

philatelist

集邮家

Meaning

a person who collects or studies postage stamps

Example

The philatelist spent years building a rare stamp collection.

这位集邮家花了多年时间建立了一个稀有的邮票收藏。

B2 noun ডিজিটাল ডিটক্স

digital detox

数字排毒

Meaning

A period of time during which a person refrains from using electronic devices such as smartphones or computers, regarded as an opportunity to reduce stress or focus on social interaction in the physical world.

Example

A digital detox can help reduce hand fatigue.

数字排毒有助于减轻手部疲劳。

C2 noun /kəˈtæb.ə.lɪ.zəm/

catabolism

分解代谢

Meaning

The breakdown of complex molecules in living organisms to form simpler ones together with the release of energy; destructive metabolism.

Example

Catabolism plays a crucial role in cellular energy production.

分解代谢在细胞能量生产中起着至关重要的作用。

B1 noun /ˈbɒksər/

boxer

拳击手; 平角内裤; 拳师犬

Meaning

a person who fights in the sport of boxing; a type of short loose-fitting underwear; a breed of medium-to-large dog

Example

The boxer trained hard every morning before the championship match.

那名拳击手在冠军赛前每天早上刻苦训练。

C1 verb diːˈsɛn.sɪ.taɪz

desensitize

脱敏

Meaning

To make someone less sensitive or reactive to something through repeated exposure.

Example

Constant exposure to violence can desensitize people.

持续的暴力暴露可能会使人们麻木。

C2 verb, adjective /ˈstraɪeɪt/

striate

条纹

Meaning

to mark with stripes or grooves; striped or streaked in appearance

Example

The rock surface was striated by glacial movement.

岩石表面因冰川运动而被划出条纹。

C2 noun /ˈpɛntəˌɡræm/

pentagram

五角星

Meaning

A five-pointed star often used as a symbol in magic, mysticism, or religion.

Example

The wizard drew a pentagram on the floor as part of the ritual.

魔法师在地板上画了一个五角星，作为仪式的一部分。

B2 noun /ˈvɪɡ.ər/

Vigour

身体力量和健康；努力、能量和热情

Meaning

physical strength and good health; effort, energy, and enthusiasm

Example

She approached her work with renewed vigour after the vacation.

假期后，她以焕然一新的活力投入工作。

B1 noun /ˈkærɪdʒ/

carriage

马车

Meaning

a vehicle, typically a four-wheeled one, used for transporting goods or people, especially in the past

Example

The royal family traveled in a beautiful carriage during parades.

王室家族在游行期间乘坐了一辆美丽的马车。

B2 noun /bʌd/

Bud

花苞

Meaning

An undeveloped or immature flower before it opens

Example

The rose bud will bloom into a beautiful flower in a few days.

玫瑰花苞将在几天内绽放成一朵美丽的花。

C1 noun /waɪld bɔːr/

Wild-Boar

野猪

Meaning

a wild pig that lives in forests and has long curved teeth

Example

The wild boar ran through the forest quickly.

野猪快速地穿过森林。

A2 noun /ˈpoʊstər/

poster

海报

Meaning

a large printed picture or notice that is put on a wall for decoration or to advertise something

Example

They put up a movie poster outside the theater.

他们在电影院外面挂了一张电影海报。

C1 noun prəˈkjʊrmənt

procurement

采购

Meaning

The action of obtaining or procuring something, especially for official purposes.

Example

The procurement of modern equipment has improved research accuracy.

现代设备的采购提高了研究准确性。

B2 verb /ɪmˈbreɪs/

embrace

拥抱

Meaning

to hold someone closely in your arms; to accept willingly

Example

She embraced her friend at the airport.

她在机场拥抱了她的朋友。

A2 adjective /ˈtʃɪə.fəl/

Cheerful

愉快的; 乐观的; 充满喜悦

Meaning

happy and optimistic; full of joy and good spirits; bright and lively

Example

She has a cheerful personality that brightens everyone's day.

她有一个愉快的个性，照亮了每个人的日子。

A1 verb /sel/

sell

卖

Meaning

to give something to someone in exchange for money

Example

They sell fresh fruits at the market.

他们在市场上卖新鲜的水果。

C2 noun /kɛn/

ken

知识范围

Meaning

one's range of knowledge or understanding

Example

Quantum physics is beyond my ken.

量子物理学超出了我的理解范围。

C2 noun /ˈdɪfθɒŋ/

diphthong

双元音

Meaning

A complex vowel sound that begins with one vowel and glides into another within the same syllable.

Example

The word 'coin' contains a diphthong.

单词 'coin' 包含一个双元音。

B1 adjective /kiːn/

Keen

敏锐的; 强烈的; 渴望的

Meaning

sharp; acute; intense; eager

Example

She has a keen interest in science.

她对科学有浓厚的兴趣。

C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈruːl/

overrule

驳回

Meaning

to reject or disallow by exercising one's superior authority; to override a decision

Example

The judge overruled the objection from the defense attorney.

法官驳回了辩护律师的反对。

C1 adverb /ˌɪnsɪˈdɛntəli/

incidentally

顺便

Meaning

by the way; used to introduce a remark not directly related to the main subject

Example

Incidentally, did you know that she studied in Paris?

顺便问一下，你知道她曾经在巴黎学习吗？

B2 adjective /ʌnˈdʒʌst/

Unjust

不公正的; 错误的

Meaning

not fair or right; morally wrong

Example

The punishment was unjust for such a minor offense.

这个惩罚对于如此轻微的罪行来说是不公正的。

C1 adjective /ˈræmʃækəl/

ramshackle

破旧

Meaning

poorly built or maintained; in a state of disrepair

Example

They lived in a ramshackle old house on the edge of town.

他们住在城市边缘的一座破旧老房子里。

C2 adjective /ˈɪm.pi.əs/

Impious

不敬的; 亵渎神明

Meaning

irreligious; lacking reverence for religion; blasphemous

Example

The impious act shocked the religious community.

不敬的行为震惊了宗教社区。

B2 noun /ˈsɛnət/

senate

参议院

Meaning

a legislative or governing body, typically the upper chamber in a bicameral legislature

Example

The senate voted in favor of the new healthcare bill.

参议院投票支持新的医疗保健法案。

B2 noun /heɪ/

hay

干草

Meaning

grass that has been cut, dried, and stored for use as animal feed

Example

The cows were eating hay in the barn.

牛在谷仓里吃干草。

B2 noun /haɪˈiː.nə/

Hyena

鬣狗

Meaning

a wild animal of Africa and Asia that looks like a dog and makes a sound like laughter

Example

The hyena laughed in the darkness of the night.

猎狗在黑暗的夜晚笑了。

B2 noun /ˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

classification

分类

Meaning

the action or process of classifying something into groups based on shared characteristics.

Example

The classification of animals helps in understanding their biology.

动物的分类有助于理解它们的生物学。

C2 verb /bɪˈsiːtʃ/

beseech

恳求

Meaning

To ask someone urgently and fervently to do something; to beg.

Example

He beseeched the judge for mercy.

他恳求法官宽恕。

C2 verb /ˌaʊtməˈnuːvər/

outmaneuver

巧妙地战胜

Meaning

to gain an advantage over an opponent by skillful or clever action

Example

The smaller company managed to outmaneuver its larger rival.

小公司成功地战胜了它的大对手。

C1 verb /luːt/

loot

掠夺

Meaning

to steal goods, typically during war, riot, or chaos

Example

The rioters looted several shops during the protest.

抗议者在抗议期间掠夺了几家商店。

B2 noun /streɪn/

Strain

压力; 紧张; 疲劳;

Meaning

pressure or tension; excessive demand on strength or resources

Example

Working long hours put a strain on his health.

长时间工作给他的健康带来了压力。

B2 verb /ˈɛskɔrt/

escort

护送

Meaning

to accompany someone; to guide or protect while going somewhere

Example

The guard escorted the visitor to the office.

卫兵护送来访者到办公室。

B1 noun /ˈvæl.i/

Valley

山谷

Meaning

a low area of land between hills or mountains

Example

The green valley stretched for miles between the mountains.

绿色的山谷在山脉之间延伸了好几英里。

B1 noun /flæʃ/

Flash

闪光; 闪烁

Meaning

a sudden brief burst of bright light; a very brief moment

Example

There was a bright flash of lightning followed by thunder.

有一道明亮的闪电，接着是雷声。

B2 verb /ˈdæzəl/

dazzle

使目眩

Meaning

to impress deeply or blind with brilliance or skill

Example

The magician's tricks dazzled the audience.

魔术师的把戏使观众眼花缭乱。

C1 verb /ˈmæɡnɪfaɪ/

magnify

放大

Meaning

to make something appear larger; to increase the importance or effect of something

Example

The microscope can magnify tiny objects for better observation.

显微镜可以放大微小的物体以便更好地观察。

C2 verb /kənˈvʌls/

convulse

剧烈震动; 经历突然的不自主收缩

Meaning

to shake violently; to suffer sudden involuntary contractions

Example

The patient convulsed during the seizure.

患者在发作时抽搐。

C2 verb /ʌnˈfrɒk/

unfrock

剥夺神职

Meaning

To remove a priest from his position or deprive someone of a rank.

Example

The corrupt priest was unfrocked after the investigation.

腐败的牧师在调查后被解除职务。

C2 verb /ˈfʌdəl/

fuddle

使困惑

Meaning

To confuse or stupefy, especially with alcohol or overwhelming information.

Example

The complicated instructions fuddled the new employees.

复杂的指令使新员工感到困惑。

B2 noun /ˈsɑːrdʒənt/

sergeant

中士

Meaning

A rank of non-commissioned officer in the armed forces or police.

Example

The sergeant gave orders to the soldiers before the mission.

中士在任务前向士兵发出命令。

B1 adjective /ɪˈliː.ɡəl/

illegal

非法

Meaning

Not allowed by law; unlawful.

Example

It is illegal to drive without a valid license.

没有有效许可证驾驶是非法的。

A2 noun ˈfɔːrɪsts

Forests

森林

Meaning

Large areas covered with trees and undergrowth, providing natural habitats for wildlife.

Example

Forests provide shelter and food for butterflies.

森林为蝴蝶提供庇护和食物。

C1 noun /ˈfɒdər/

fodder

饲料

Meaning

food for livestock such as cattle, horses, or sheep; also something considered of little value but used to supply a demand

Example

The farmer stored enough fodder for the cattle to last through winter.

农民储存了足够的饲料，以便牲畜能度过冬天。

A1 verb /bɪˈɡɪn/

begin

开始

Meaning

to start doing something; to commence

Example

I will begin my studies tomorrow.

我明天开始学习。

C2 noun /ɪɡˈzɔːrbɪtəns/

exorbitance

过度

Meaning

The quality of being excessive, unreasonable, or going beyond proper limits.

Example

The exorbitance of the hotel's prices shocked the tourists.

酒店价格的过度让游客们震惊。

A2 noun /bɒs/

boss

老板

Meaning

a person who is in charge of a worker, group, or organization

Example

Her boss gave her a new project to complete.

她的老板给她分配了一个新的项目来完成。

C2 adverb /ˈaɪsɪli/

icily

冷漠地

Meaning

In a very cold, unfriendly, or hostile manner.

Example

She replied icily to his question.

她冷漠地回答了他的问题。

B1 noun /ɪnˈstrʌktər/

instructor

教练

Meaning

A person who teaches a subject or skill.

Example

The driving instructor was very patient with new learners.

驾校教练对新学员非常耐心。

B2 noun /reɪk/

Rake

耙子

Meaning

a garden tool with a long handle and prongs for gathering leaves; to gather with a rake

Example

He used a rake to gather the fallen autumn leaves.

他用耙子收集掉落的秋天叶子。

A2 adjective /ˈsɪli/

Silly

傻; 愚蠢

Meaning

foolish; lacking good sense or judgement

Example

Don't be silly, of course you can do it!

别傻了，当然你可以做到！

C1 noun /ɪkˈspɛktənsi/

expectancy

期望

Meaning

the state of expecting something; anticipation or likelihood

Example

There was a sense of expectancy in the room before the results were announced.

在结果公布之前，房间里充满了期待感。

A2 noun /ˈbjuː.ti/

Beauty

美丽

Meaning

the quality of being pleasing to look at; attractiveness

Example

The beauty of the sunset took my breath away.

夕阳的美丽让我屏住了呼吸。

B2 adverb /ˈædɪkwətli/

adequately

恰当地

Meaning

in a satisfactory manner

Example

He completed the task adequately, but could improve next time.

他适当地完成了任务，但下次可以改进。

C1 adjective /ˈsɛnʃənt/

sentient

有感觉的

Meaning

Able to perceive or feel things.

Example

Humans are sentient beings capable of reasoning.

人类是能够推理的感知生命。

C1 verb /ˈfɜːr.tɪ.laɪz/

fertilize

施肥

Meaning

to make soil or land more fertile by adding substances

Example

Farmers fertilize the fields to increase crop yield.

农民施肥以增加作物产量。