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B2 verb ˈfaɪ.nəl.aɪz

finalize

最终确定
Meaning
To complete arrangements for something; put into final form.
Example
The treaty was finalized after the discussions.
协议在讨论后最终确定。
C1 adjective /ˈsnɒbɪʃ/

snobbish

自命不凡
Meaning
having or showing the attitude of people who think they are better than others
Example
She seemed snobbish because she avoided talking to the waiters.
她看起来很自命不凡，因为她避免与服务员交谈。
B1 noun, adjective, verb /tɛns/

tense

紧张 / 语法时态
Meaning
a grammatical category showing time reference; stretched tight or anxious
Example
She felt tense before the interview.
她在面试前感到紧张。
C1 noun /trænsˈfjuːʒən/

transfusion

输血
Meaning
the process of transferring blood or another fluid into a person's vein
Example
The patient received a blood transfusion after the accident.
事故后病人接受了输血。
C1 adjective /hɪpˈnɒtɪk/

hypnotic

催眠的
Meaning
Producing sleep or a trance-like state; mesmerizing.
Example
The music had a hypnotic effect on the audience.
这首音乐对观众产生了催眠效果。
B2 verb /ˈstræŋɡəl/

strangle

Meaning
to kill or stop someone or something by squeezing the throat or restricting flow
Example
The villain tried to strangle his opponent in the dark alley.
C1 adjective əsˈtjuːt

astute

敏锐的或精明的
Meaning
Having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.
Example
His astute observations helped solve the complex problem.
他的敏锐观察帮助解决了复杂的问题。
C1 noun /ˈkɒnsjʊlət/

consulate

领事馆
Meaning
the building or office where a consul works
Example
He went to the consulate to renew his visa.
他去了领事馆续签他的签证。
C1 noun ˌlɪb.ər.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

liberalization

自由化
Meaning
The removal or loosening of restrictions on something, typically an economic or political system.
Example
The liberalization of trade policies attracted foreign investments.
贸易政策的自由化吸引了外国投资。
C1 adjective/noun /ˈkɜːrsɪv/

cursive

斜体字
Meaning
Written with characters joined together in a flowing manner.
Example
The teacher asked students to write the essay in cursive handwriting.
老师让学生用斜体字写作文。
C2 adjective /mæɡˈnæn.ɪ.məs/

magnanimous

宽宏大量, 慷慨, 宽容
Meaning
Very kind and generous, especially towards a rival or someone less powerful than oneself.
Example
His magnanimous nature made him respected by all.
他宽宏大量的天性使他受到所有人的尊重。
C2 noun /ˈplætɪtjuːd/

platitude

陈词滥调，空话
Meaning
a remark or statement that is overused and unoriginal
Example
He kept repeating the same platitudes during the speech.
他在演讲中不断重复相同的陈词滥调。
C1 verb /koʊˈhæbɪt/

cohabit

同居
Meaning
To live together, often as partners without being married.
Example
They decided to cohabit before getting married.
他们决定在结婚前同居。
C1 adjective /ˈplʌk.i/

plucky

勇敢
Meaning
having or showing courage and determination
Example
The plucky child rescued the kitten from the tree.
勇敢的孩子从树上救出了小猫。
C2 adjective /spæzˈmɒdɪk/

spasmodic

痉挛性
Meaning
occurring irregularly or in sudden bursts
Example
The patient experienced spasmodic coughing during the night.
病人在夜间经历了痉挛性咳嗽。
B2 noun /ˌsɛlf əˈwɛə.nəs/

self-awareness

自我意识
Meaning
Conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires.
Example
Self-awareness helps in understanding one's emotions and actions.
自我意识有助于理解一个人的情感和行为。
B2 adjective /blænd/

bland

乏味
Meaning
lacking strong features, flavor, or character; dull or uninteresting
Example
The soup was too bland for my taste.
这汤对我的口味太乏味了。
A2 verb /rɪˈsiːv/

receive

接收
Meaning
to get or accept something given; to welcome
Example
She receives a gift from her friend.
她从朋友那里收到了一份礼物。
B2 noun /doʊ/

dough

面团
Meaning
a mixture of flour, water, and other ingredients used to make bread or pastries
Example
She kneaded the dough for ten minutes before baking.
她揉了十分钟面团然后烤了它。
C2 noun /ˌdɛd ˈhiːt/

dead-heat

平局
Meaning
a race or contest in which two or more competitors finish exactly equal
Example
The race ended in a dead-heat between the two runners.
比赛在两名跑者之间以平局结束。
C1 verb /rɪˈpiːl/

repeal

Meaning
To officially cancel or revoke a law or decision.
Example
The government decided to repeal the outdated law.
B2 noun /ˈtɛmpoʊ/

tempo

节奏, 速度
Meaning
The speed or pace at which a piece of music or activity is performed.
Example
The band played the song at a faster tempo than usual.
乐队以比平常更快的节奏演奏了这首歌。
C1 adverb /ˈhɑr.tɪ.li/

Heartily

衷心地; 全心全意
Meaning
in a sincere and enthusiastic manner; wholeheartedly
Example
She heartily welcomed her guests to the party.
她衷心地欢迎她的客人来到派对。
C1 verb /əˈdʒɔɪn/

adjoin

毗邻
Meaning
To be next to and joined with something.
Example
Their house adjoins the park.
他们的房子毗邻公园。
B1 verb /rɪˈtaɪə/

retire

退休
Meaning
to stop working after reaching a certain age or having completed a career
Example
She decided to retire after working for 40 years.
她决定在工作了40年后退休。
C1 noun kəˈrəʊ.ʒən

corrosion

腐蚀
Meaning
The gradual destruction of materials by chemical or electrochemical reaction, especially of metals by oxidation.
Example
Corrosion in pipes leads to leakage.
管道中的腐蚀导致泄漏。
B2 adjective /ˈhoʊmli/

Homely

简单舒适；没有虚饰；外表朴素；温馨亲切
Meaning
simple and comfortable; unpretentious; plain in appearance; cozy and familiar
Example
She enjoyed the homely atmosphere of the small café.
她喜欢那个小咖啡馆的温馨氛围。
B1 noun /ˈwiːltʃeər/

wheelchair

轮椅
Meaning
a chair with wheels, used by people who cannot walk easily or at all
Example
The hospital provided a wheelchair for the injured patient.
医院为受伤的病人提供了轮椅。
B1 noun /ʃeɪm/

Shame

羞耻
Meaning
a painful feeling of humiliation or distress; something regrettable
Example
He felt deep shame for his dishonest behavior at work.
他因在工作中的不诚实行为感到深深的羞耻。
B2 verb /kɑːrv/

carve

Meaning
To cut or shape something, especially wood or stone, into a desired form.
Example
The artist carved a beautiful statue out of marble.
C1 noun prɪˈsɪʒ.ən ˈæɡ.rɪ.kʌl.tʃər

precision agriculture

精准农业
Meaning
The technique of conducting agricultural work using advanced technology.
Example
Precision agriculture optimizes resource use and increases efficiency.
精准农业优化资源使用并提高效率。
C2 noun /ˈɒlɪv brɑːntʃ/

olive-branch

橄榄枝
Meaning
A symbol of peace or reconciliation; an offer to end conflict.
Example
He extended an olive-branch to his rival after years of hostility.
他在多年敌对之后向他的对手伸出了橄榄枝。
C2 noun /ˈsɪʒ.ən/

scission

分裂
Meaning
the act of cutting or dividing something
Example
The political party suffered a scission over ideological disputes.
政党因意识形态争议而经历了分裂。
C2 noun /ˈbɛnɪfɪs/

benefice

教会职务
Meaning
a permanent church appointment for which property and income are provided
Example
The bishop appointed him to a wealthy benefice.
主教任命他为一个富有的教会职务。
B2 adjective /ˈlɪt.ər.ət/

Literate

文盲; 有教育的; 受过良好教育的
Meaning
able to read and write; educated; well-educated
Example
She is a very literate person who reads extensively.
她是一个非常有文化的人，广泛阅读。
B1 noun, verb /strɪŋ/

string

线
Meaning
a thin piece of cord or thread; to tie or fasten with a string
Example
She tied the package with a string.
她用一根线绑了包裹。
C1 noun /flʌks/

flux

流动
Meaning
continuous change or movement; the rate of flow of something
Example
The company was in a state of constant flux during the reorganization.
公司在重组期间处于持续变化的状态。
B2 noun /bædʒ/

badge

徽章
Meaning
A small emblem or sign worn to show membership, authority, or achievement.
Example
The police officer showed his badge to identify himself.
警察展示了他的徽章来证明自己的身份。
A2 noun ˈpræktɪs

practice

练习
Meaning
The actual application or use of an idea, belief, or method; repeated exercise in or performance of an activity or skill.
Example
Daily practice improves fluency.
每天的练习能提高流利度。
A2 noun /ˈleɪ.di/

Lady

女士; 优雅的女性;
Meaning
a woman, especially one of refined or gentle manners; a polite term for any woman
Example
The elderly lady crossed the street with the help of her walking stick.
那位年长的女士在她的拐杖帮助下穿过了街道。
C1 noun /ˌspɒn.təˈneɪ.ɪ.ti/

spontaneity

自发性
Meaning
The quality of being spontaneous; natural and unplanned behavior.
Example
His spontaneity makes him a great conversationalist.
他的自发性使他成为一个很棒的对话者。
B2 verb /ˈmɒdənaɪz/

modernize

现代化
Meaning
To adapt something to modern needs or styles; to update or improve.
Example
The company plans to modernize its IT infrastructure.
公司计划现代化其IT基础设施。
B2 adverb /ˈsmuːð.li/

Smoothly

顺畅地; 没有问题
Meaning
without problems or difficulties; in an even and regular way
Example
The car runs smoothly on the new highway.
汽车在新高速公路上顺畅行驶。
B2 noun /ˈdiː.lɪŋ/

Dealing

交易; 对待; 事务处理
Meaning
business transactions; the way of treating people or handling situations
Example
His fair dealing with customers earned him an excellent reputation.
他与客户的公平交易为他赢得了极好的声誉。
B2 noun /er/

Heir

继承人
Meaning
a person legally entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death
Example
The young prince was the rightful heir to the throne and would become king someday.
年轻的王子是合法的王位继承人，将来有一天会成为国王。
C2 noun /ˌmɔːzəˈliːəm/

mausoleum

陵墓
Meaning
A large stately building that houses a tomb or several tombs.
Example
The king was buried in a grand mausoleum.
国王被埋葬在一座宏伟的陵墓中。
C2 noun/verb /læˈsuː/

lasso

套索
Meaning
a rope with a loop used to catch animals; to catch with such a rope
Example
The cowboy lassoed the horse quickly.
牛仔快速用拉索抓住了马。
C2 noun /ˈdʒæɡ.ər.i/

Jaggary

甘蔗糖
Meaning
unrefined sugar made from sugarcane or palm sap; a traditional sweetener
Example
My grandmother uses jaggery instead of white sugar in her recipes.
我的祖母在她的食谱中使用甘蔗糖代替白糖。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈvɛdʒɪtətɪv/

vegetative

与生长或生命的基本过程相关，通常没有意识的思考或活动
Meaning
relating to growth or the basic processes of life, often without conscious thought or activity
Example
The patient remained in a vegetative state after the accident.
事故发生后，病人保持在植物状态。
B2 noun /ɡaʊn/

Gown

礼服
Meaning
a long dress, typically worn on formal occasions; a loose robe worn for comfort or in professional settings
Example
She looked elegant in her evening gown at the graduation ceremony.
她在毕业典礼上穿着晚礼服，看起来很优雅。
A1 noun /ˈkɪtʃən/

Kitchen

厨房
Meaning
a room or area where food is prepared and cooked
Example
The kitchen was filled with the smell of fresh bread.
厨房里充满了新鲜面包的香味。
B2 noun prɛsˈtiːʒ

prestige

声望
Meaning
Widespread respect and admiration felt for someone or something on the basis of a perception of their achievements or quality.
Example
The university has gained international prestige for its research.
这所大学因其研究而获得了国际声誉。
C1 noun /ˈwɔː.tər hen/

Water hen

水鸡
Meaning
a waterbird with dark plumage that lives near ponds and wetlands
Example
The water hen swam gracefully across the pond.
水鸡优雅地穿过池塘游泳。
B1 adjective /ˈpʌŋk.tʃu.əl/

Punctual

准时
Meaning
on time; prompt;
Example
She is always punctual for meetings.
她总是准时参加会议。
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。
C1 adjective ʌnˈwɔːr.rən.tɪd

unwarranted

不合理的
Meaning
Not justified or necessary; without good reason.
Example
His anger toward the staff was completely unwarranted.
他对员工的愤怒是完全不合理的。
B2 noun /ˌmɪsˈfɔːrtʃən/

misfortune

不幸
Meaning
Bad luck or an unfortunate event.
Example
He suffered the misfortune of losing his job during the recession.
他在经济衰退期间失业的不幸遭遇。
A2 noun /leŋθ/

Length

长度
Meaning
the measurement or extent of something from end to end; the greater of two or the greatest of three dimensions
Example
The length of the table is two meters.
桌子的长度是两米。
B2 noun /ˈsɑːrˌkæzəm/

sarcasm

讽刺
Meaning
The use of irony to mock or convey contempt.
Example
His sarcasm often made people laugh but sometimes offended them.
他的讽刺经常让人发笑，但有时也会冒犯他们。
B2 verb /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃieɪt/

differentiate

区分
Meaning
To recognize or make a distinction between things.
Example
It is important to differentiate between fact and opinion.
重要的是区分事实和意见。
C1 noun /ˈmæɡneɪt/

Magnate

富豪; 商业界或工业界的富有且有权势的人
Meaning
A wealthy and powerful businessperson or industrialist
Example
The oil magnate owned dozens of refineries across the country.
石油富豪拥有全国各地的数十座炼油厂。
C2 adverb /ˈdɑːrklɪŋ/

darkling

在黑暗中
Meaning
In the dark or growing dark; dimly.
Example
The forest creatures moved darkling through the night.
森林生物在夜晚穿越黑暗。
C2 adjective /juːˈʒʊəriəs/

usurious

高利贷的
Meaning
Charging excessively high interest rates on loans.
Example
The bank was accused of offering loans at usurious rates.
该银行被指控以高利贷利率提供贷款。
B1 noun ɪˈməʊʃənz

emotions

情感
Meaning
Strong feelings deriving from one's circumstances, mood, or relationships with others.
Example
Emotions ran high during the protests.
在抗议期间，情感高涨。
B2 noun, verb /ˈrætəl/

rattle

嘎啦作响；拨浪鼓
Meaning
to make a rapid series of short, sharp sounds; a device or object that makes such a sound
Example
The loose window began to rattle in the strong wind.
在强风中，松动的窗户嘎啦作响。
B2 verb /ˈmɑːdɪfaɪ/

modify

修改
Meaning
to change or alter something; to make partial changes
Example
We need to modify the plan to include more details.
我们需要修改计划以包括更多细节。
C1 noun /kəʊˈhiːʒən/

cohesion

凝聚力
Meaning
The action or fact of forming a united whole.
Example
The team showed excellent cohesion throughout the project.
团队在整个项目中展现出了卓越的凝聚力。
B2 noun /veɪn/

Vein

静脉; 血管
Meaning
a blood vessel that carries blood back to the heart; a streak or marking of a different color
Example
The nurse found a vein in his arm to draw blood.
护士在他手臂上找到了静脉来抽血。
C1 adjective /ləˈbɔːr.i.əs/

laborious

费力的
Meaning
requiring considerable effort and time; difficult and hard-working
Example
Writing the long report was a laborious task.
写长报告是一项费力的任务。
C2 noun /ˌvæs.ɪˈleɪ.ʃən/

Vacillation

摇摆不定
Meaning
the inability to decide between different opinions or actions; indecision
Example
His constant vacillation between career choices frustrated his parents.
他在职业选择之间的持续犹豫让他的父母感到沮丧。
C1 noun ɪmˈpɛə(r)mənt

impairment

损伤, 残疾
Meaning
The state of being damaged or weakened; a disability or handicap.
Example
Hearing impairment can be caused by long-term exposure to loud noise.
听力损失可能是由长时间暴露于大声噪音造成的。
C2 verb /ɪˈvɜːrt/

evert

翻转向外
Meaning
To turn inside out or outward.
Example
The surgeon had to evert the eyelid during the procedure.
外科医生在手术过程中必须翻转眼睑。
B1 noun trend

trend

趋势
Meaning
A general direction in which something is developing or changing; a pattern or tendency.
Example
The current trend of deforestation is alarming.
当前的森林砍伐趋势令人担忧。
A2 adjective /ˈkruːəl/

cruel

残忍
Meaning
Willfully causing pain or suffering to others, or feeling no concern about it.
Example
It was cruel to make fun of the injured boy.
嘲笑受伤的男孩是残忍的。
C1 adjective /rɪˈzɪdjuəl/

residual

剩余的
Meaning
Remaining after the greater part has gone.
Example
The patient experienced residual pain after the surgery.
病人在手术后经历了剩余的疼痛。
C2 noun /ˈmaɪtər/

miter

主教帽
Meaning
a tall, pointed hat worn by bishops; also a type of joint made between two pieces of material
Example
The bishop placed the miter on his head during the ceremony.
主教在仪式中把主教帽戴在头上。
C1 adjective /ɡɔːnt/

gaunt

憔悴
Meaning
extremely thin, bony, and haggard in appearance, often due to hunger or illness
Example
After weeks of illness, he looked pale and gaunt.
经过几周的生病，他看起来又苍白又憔悴。
C1 adjective /ˌhɛtərəˈʤiːniəs/

heterogeneous

异质的
Meaning
consisting of different kinds or diverse elements
Example
The classroom was filled with a heterogeneous group of students.
教室里充满了一个异质的学生群体。
B1 noun

Kindness

善良; 仁慈; 善意
B2 adjective /ˈdɪl.ɪ.dʒənt/

Diligent

勤奋的
Meaning
hardworking and careful; showing persistent effort
Example
She is a diligent student who studies every day.
她是一个勤奋的学生，每天都在学习。
C1 noun ˈsʌfrɪdʒ

suffrage

选举权
Meaning
The right to vote in political elections; the principle of political representation.
Example
Universal suffrage was a key demand.
普选权是一个重要的要求。
C1 adjective /ˌkɒnvəˈlɛsnt/

convalescent

恢复中的，正在从疾病或治疗中恢复
Meaning
recovering from an illness or medical treatment
Example
The hospital has a special ward for convalescent patients.
医院有一个特别的病房，供恢复中的病人使用。
C2 noun /ɜːrˈbænɪti/

urbanity

都市气质
Meaning
refined courtesy, elegance, and sophistication in manner
Example
Her urbanity made her popular among diplomats and leaders.
她的都市气质让她在外交官和领导人中非常受欢迎。
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈspjuːtəbəl/

Indisputable

不可争辩的; 不容否认的; 确定的
Meaning
impossible to deny or argue against; undeniable; certain
Example
The evidence against him was indisputable.
反对他的证据是不可争辩的。
B1 noun /ˈpʌn.ɪʃ.mənt/

Punishment

惩罚
Meaning
penalty given for doing something wrong or breaking a rule
Example
The student received punishment for cheating on the exam.
学生因作弊而受到了惩罚。
C2 noun /ɒkˈteɪvoʊ/

octavo

八开 (通过将纸张折叠成八个部分而产生的书籍大小)
Meaning
A size of book page resulting from folding a sheet of paper into eight leaves (sixteen pages).
Example
The old library contained rare octavo editions of Shakespeare.
这座古老的图书馆里有莎士比亚的稀有八开版书籍。
B2 adverb /ˈneɪmli/

Namely

即; 特别是;
Meaning
that is to say; specifically; to be precise
Example
Three cities, namely Paris, London, and Rome, were visited.
三个城市，即巴黎、伦敦和罗马，被参观。
B2 noun; adjective /ˌnɒnˈprɒfɪt/

non-profit

非营利的
Meaning
an organization that does not operate for profit and reinvests surplus to achieve social goals; not intended to make financial profit
Example
She works for a non-profit that provides free education to underprivileged children.
她在一个非营利组织工作，为弱势儿童提供免费教育。
C2 noun /ˌfjuːzɪˈleɪd/

fusillade

齐射
Meaning
A series of shots fired or missiles thrown all at the same time or in quick succession.
Example
The soldiers advanced under a fusillade of bullets.
士兵们在一阵齐射下前进。
B1 adjective /trɪˈmendəs/

Tremendous

巨大的; 极其; 非常
Meaning
extremely large, great, or intense; extraordinary
Example
She made tremendous progress in her studies.
她在学习上取得了巨大的进展。
C1 verb /ʌpˈruːt/

uproot

拔除
Meaning
To pull something out of the ground; to remove or displace completely.
Example
They uprooted the old tree from the garden.
他们从花园里把老树拔了出来。
C1 adjective /rɪˈmiːdiəl/

Remedial

补救的; 修正的; 治疗的;
Meaning
intended as a remedy; corrective; providing a cure;
Example
The students need remedial classes to improve their math skills.
学生们需要补习课来提高他们的数学技能。
B1 noun /ˈmeɪkʌp/

makeup

化妆
Meaning
cosmetics used to enhance or alter appearance
Example
She applied makeup before the party.
她在聚会前化了妆。
A2 verb /taɪ/

Tie

系
Meaning
to fasten with string or rope; to have equal scores in a competition
Example
Please tie your shoelaces before running.
请在跑步前系紧鞋带。
C2 verb /dɪˈræsɪˌneɪt/

deracinate

彻底铲除
Meaning
To uproot something completely; to displace people from their native environment or culture.
Example
The conflict deracinated many families from their homeland.
冲突让许多家庭从他们的家园中被迁移。
C2 noun /traɪˈʌmvɪrət/

triumvirate

三头政治
Meaning
A political regime ruled or dominated by three powerful individuals.
Example
The Roman Republic was once governed by a triumvirate.
罗马共和国曾一度由三头政治治理。
B2 verb /kənˈfaɪn/

confine

限制
Meaning
to restrict someone or something within certain limits; to keep someone in a closed space
Example
The prisoner was confined to his cell for 23 hours a day.
囚犯每天被关在他的牢房里23小时。
C1 noun /ˈpɜːrpɪtreɪtər/

perpetrator

罪犯
Meaning
a person who commits a harmful, illegal, or immoral act
Example
The police arrested the perpetrator of the crime.
警方逮捕了犯罪嫌疑人。
C1 adjective /ˈblʌdləs/

bloodless

无血
Meaning
without bloodshed; lacking violence or vitality
Example
The revolution was surprisingly bloodless.
这场革命出奇地没有流血。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈprɒbəbl/

improbable

不太可能的
Meaning
Not likely to be true or to happen.
Example
It seems improbable that he will arrive on time.
看起来他准时到达的可能性很小。
C2 verb /ˈreə.rɪ.faɪ/

rarefy

稀释, 精炼
Meaning
To make something less dense or more refined.
Example
The air rarefies as you climb higher into the mountains.
随着你爬得更高，空气变得更稀薄。
B1 noun /ˈmænər/

manner

方式 / 举止
Meaning
a way in which something is done or happens
Example
He spoke in a polite manner.
他说话很有礼貌。
B2 noun ˌɜːbənaɪˈzeɪʃən

urbanization

城市化
Meaning
The process by which towns and cities are formed and become larger as more people begin living and working in central areas.
Example
Urbanization leads to more developed infrastructure.
城市化导致更先进的基础设施。
C2 noun /ˈæntɪˌtʃeɪmbər/

antechamber

前厅
Meaning
a small room serving as an entry to a larger one
Example
The guests waited in the antechamber before being admitted to the hall.
客人们在进入大厅之前，先在前厅等待。
C1 verb /dɔːnt/

daunt

威吓
Meaning
to make someone feel intimidated, discouraged, or less confident
Example
The steep climb did not daunt the experienced hikers.
陡峭的攀登没有让经验丰富的登山者气馁。
C2 noun /kənˈtrɪʃ.ən/

contrition

悔恼
Meaning
the state of feeling remorseful and repentant
Example
His contrition was evident after the apology.
在道歉后，他的悔恼显而易见。
C2 noun /mjuːˈlætoʊ/

mulatto

混血种人（过时且冒犯性的术语）
Meaning
an outdated and now offensive term historically used to describe a person of mixed white and Black ancestry
Example
The word 'mulatto' is now considered outdated and offensive.
‘穆拉特’这个词现在被认为是过时的且冒犯性的。
C1 noun dəˌmɛstɪˈkeɪʃən

domestication

驯化
Meaning
The process of taming an animal and keeping it as a pet or for farm produce.
Example
Domestication of animals has been crucial for human survival.
动物的驯化对人类生存至关重要。
C2 adjective /ˈæsɪnaɪn/

asinine

愚蠢的
Meaning
Extremely foolish or stupid.
Example
It was an asinine idea to drive into the storm without checking the weather.
在没有检查天气的情况下开车进入暴风雨是一个愚蠢的主意。
B2 adjective /ˈtʃær.ɪ.tə.bəl/

Charitable

慈善的; 慷慨的; 仁慈的
Meaning
generous in giving to those in need; showing kindness
Example
She is known for her charitable work in the community.
她因在社区的慈善工作而闻名。
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。
B2 noun /koʊˈɪn.sɪ.dəns/

Coincidence

巧合
Meaning
a remarkable occurrence of events or circumstances without apparent causal connection; chance happening
Example
It was a strange coincidence that they both wore the same dress to the party.
这是一个奇怪的巧合，他们俩都穿着相同的衣服参加派对。
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 verb /pliːd/

plead

恳求
Meaning
to make an emotional appeal; to present a case in court
Example
She pleaded for mercy.
她恳求宽恕。
C1 adjective /ˈtʃɪə.ləs/

Cheerless

沉闷; 沮丧; 悲伤; 无欢乐
Meaning
lacking happiness or comfort; gloomy; depressing; without cheer
Example
The old house looked cheerless and abandoned in the winter rain.
这座老房子在冬雨中看起来显得沉闷和荒废。
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。
B1 noun freɪzɪz

phrases

短语
Meaning
A small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit, typically forming a component of a clause.
Example
Learn common phrases for daily use.
学习日常使用的常见短语。
C1 adjective /præɡˈmæt.ɪk/

pragmatic

务实
Meaning
Dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than idealistic considerations.
Example
He took a pragmatic approach to solving the financial crisis.
他采取了实用主义的方法来解决金融危机。
B2 noun /ˈɡuːs.ber.i/

Gooseberry

醋栗
Meaning
a small round green or red berry that grows on a thorny bush
Example
Gooseberries are rich in vitamin C and make excellent jams.
醋栗富含维生素C，并可制成美味的果酱。
C1 noun /ˈhiːdənɪst/

hedonist

享乐主义者
Meaning
A person who believes that the pursuit of pleasure is the most important thing in life.
Example
She was called a hedonist because she always prioritized enjoyment over duty.
她被称为享乐主义者，因为她总是优先享受而非履行责任。