C1 noun /flæt fɪʃ/

Flat fish

比目鱼

Meaning

a type of fish with a flattened body that lives on the sea floor

Example

Flat fish like sole and flounder are excellent for grilling.

像鳎鱼和比目鱼这样的平鱼非常适合烤制。

C2 verb /daʊz/

dowse

使用占卜棒寻找地下水或矿物; 也指用液体浸湿或扑灭。

Meaning

To search for underground water or minerals using a divining rod; also to drench or extinguish with liquid.

Example

The farmer tried to dowse for water in the dry field.

农民试图在干旱的田地中寻找水源。

C1 adjective /ˌɪn.dɪˈspen.sə.bəl/

indispensable

不可或缺

Meaning

Absolutely necessary, essential

Example

Water is indispensable for human survival.

水对人类生存至关重要。

B2 noun /ˌveəriˈeɪʃən/

Variation

变化; 改变; 状态或数量的差异

Meaning

a change or difference in condition, amount, or level; a different or distinct form or version of something

Example

There was a significant variation in temperature throughout the day.

白天温度变化显著。

B2 noun /ˌpɜː.sɪˈvɪə.rəns/

perseverance

毅力

Meaning

Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success

Example

His perseverance helped him achieve his dreams.

他的毅力帮助他实现了梦想。

A2 noun /wɛb/

web

Meaning

a network of fine threads spun by a spider or a complex interconnected system

Example

The spider spun a large web in the corner of the room.

C2 noun /ˈbʊljən/

bullion

金或银的原料

Meaning

Gold or silver in bulk before being coined or made into jewelry.

Example

The bank stores gold bullion in its vaults.

银行将金条储存在它的保险库中。

C2 noun /ˈfriːˌbuːtər/

freebooter

海盗

Meaning

A pirate or plunderer who roams freely in search of wealth.

Example

The freebooter raided the merchant ships along the coast.

海盗袭击了沿海的商船。

C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈdɛsənt/

iridescent

彩虹色

Meaning

showing luminous colors that seem to change when seen from different angles

Example

She wore an iridescent dress that sparkled in the light.

她穿了一件在光线下闪闪发光的彩虹色裙子。

C1 adjective /dɪˈʃɛvəld/

disheveled

凌乱

Meaning

Untidy, messy, or in disorder, especially of hair or clothing.

Example

He arrived with disheveled hair and wrinkled clothes.

他带着凌乱的头发和皱巴巴的衣服来了。

C1 adjective /ˈɔːrəl/

aural

听觉的

Meaning

Relating to the ear or the sense of hearing.

Example

The lecture was an aural experience as well as an intellectual one.

讲座是一次听觉体验，和一次智力体验一样。

C1 noun /ˈɡuːs.bʌmps/

goosebumps

鸡皮疙瘩

Meaning

small raised bumps on the skin caused by cold, fear, or excitement

Example

The horror movie gave me goosebumps.

那部恐怖电影让我起了鸡皮疙瘩。

C2 adjective /ˈbrɪndl̩d/

brindled

斑驳

Meaning

Having a brownish or tawny color with streaks or spots of another color.

Example

The farmer owned a brindled cow with distinctive stripes.

农民拥有一头带有显著条纹的斑驳奶牛。

B1 noun ˈfæmɪli triː

Family Tree

家谱

Meaning

A diagram showing the relationships between people in several generations of a family.

Example

Creating a family tree helps understand family history.

创建家谱有助于理解家庭历史。

C1 adjective, noun /ˈdɛrəlɪkt/

derelict

废弃的

Meaning

in poor condition due to neglect or disuse; a homeless or neglected person

Example

The old factory stood derelict for decades.

那座老工厂废弃了几十年。

C1 verb /bɒtʃ/

botch

搞砸

Meaning

to carry out a task badly or carelessly

Example

He completely botched the repair job.

他完全搞砸了维修工作。

C1 noun /ˌkʌl də ˈsæk/

cul de sac

死胡同

Meaning

A street or passage closed at one end; a dead end.

Example

They bought a house at the end of a quiet cul de sac.

他们在一个安静的死胡同的尽头买了一栋房子。

C1 noun/adjective ˈflɛdʒ.lɪŋ

fledgling

初学者, 没有经验, 新成立的

Meaning

New, inexperienced, newly established.

Example

The fledgling startup needs investment.

这个新成立的公司需要投资。

C2 verb /ˈstjuːpɪˌfaɪ/

stupefy

使惊讶

Meaning

to make someone unable to think clearly, usually because of surprise or shock

Example

The magician's tricks stupefied the audience.

魔术师的把戏让观众惊呆了。

B2 noun /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/

mining

采矿

Meaning

the process of extracting valuable minerals or other resources from the earth

Example

Mining in this area has increased in recent years.

该地区的采矿业近年来有所增加。

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。

B2 noun /ˈkɔːtruːm/

courtroom

Meaning

a room in which legal cases are heard and decided by a judge

Example

The witness was called to testify in the courtroom.

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。

C2 noun /əˈkʌmpənɪst/

accompanist

伴奏者

Meaning

A person who plays a musical instrument to support a singer or another musician.

Example

The pianist served as the accompanist for the singer during the concert.

钢琴家在音乐会上充当了歌手的伴奏者。

C1 verb /ˈtæmpər/

tamper

Meaning

To interfere with something in a harmful, unauthorized, or improper way.

Example

The evidence was tampered with before the trial.

C2 verb /əˈreɪn/

arraign

起诉

Meaning

to formally accuse someone in a court of law and ask them to respond to the charges

Example

The suspect was arraigned before the judge this morning.

嫌疑人在今天早晨被指控出庭。

C1 adjective /dɪˈskriːt/

discrete

离散的

Meaning

individually separate and distinct

Example

The course is divided into three discrete modules.

该课程被划分为三个离散模块。

C2 verb /ˈnɪtˌpɪk/

nitpick

Meaning

To find and criticize small or unimportant faults in someone or something.

Example

She tends to nitpick about every little detail.

C1 verb /ˌriː.ɪˈstæblɪʃ/

reestablish

重新建立

Meaning

to set up or restore something again after it has been disrupted

Example

The government worked hard to reestablish peace in the region.

政府努力在该地区重新建立和平。

B1 noun /ˈsɛt ʌp/

set-up

设置

Meaning

The arrangement or organization of something; a planned structure or scheme

Example

The company presented a new set-up for the office layout.

公司为办公室布局提出了一个新的设定。

B1 verb/noun /bɔːr/

bore

使……感到无聊

Meaning

Verb: To make someone feel uninterested or tired; Noun: A dull or tiresome person.

Example

The lecture began to bore the students.

讲座开始让学生感到无聊。

C1 adjective /ˈneɡ.lɪ.dʒənt/

Negligent

疏忽的

Meaning

failing to take proper care; careless; showing lack of attention

Example

The negligent driver caused a serious accident.

疏忽的司机造成了一起严重的事故。

C1 noun /ˈvaɪ.pər/

Viper

毒蛇

Meaning

a venomous snake with large hinged fangs that typically has a thick body and gives birth to live young

Example

The viper coiled up when it sensed danger.

毒蛇在感受到危险时盘成一圈。

B2 noun /ˌpɪə.riˈɒd.ɪ.kəl/

periodical

期刊

Meaning

a magazine or journal published at regular intervals

Example

She subscribed to a science periodical.

她订阅了一个科学期刊。

A2 adverb /ˈʃʊə.li/

Surely

肯定

Meaning

without doubt; certainly

Example

You will surely pass the exam if you study hard.

如果你努力学习，你肯定会通过考试。

C1 noun fluˈɪd.ɪ.ti

fluidity

流动性

Meaning

The ability of a substance to flow easily; smooth and graceful movement or style.

Example

The fluidity of the dancer's movements was mesmerizing.

舞者动作的流动性令人着迷。

C2 adjective /ˌɪnˌɑːpərˈtuːn/

inopportune

不合时宜的时刻

Meaning

Happening at a bad or inconvenient time.

Example

His call came at the most inopportune moment.

他的电话在最不合时宜的时刻打来。

A1 title /mɪz/

ms

女士

Meaning

a title used before a woman's name, regardless of marital status

Example

Ms. Akter will give a speech at the seminar.

阿克特女士将在研讨会上发表演讲。

C2 adjective /ˈvælərəs/

valorous

勇敢的

Meaning

showing great courage and bravery

Example

The valorous soldier led his troop into battle without hesitation.

勇敢的士兵毫不犹豫地带领他的部队进入战斗。

C1 noun /ˈpæs.ɪ.fɪst/

pacifist

和平主义者

Meaning

a person who believes in peace and opposes war or violence

Example

She is a committed pacifist who campaigns against armed conflict.

她是一个坚定的和平主义者，致力于反对武装冲突。

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。

B2 noun /ˈʒɑːn.rə/

genre

类型

Meaning

a style or category of art, music, or literature

Example

Romance is her favorite genre of movies.

浪漫是她最喜欢的电影类型。

C2 noun /ˈpjuːdʒɪlɪzəm/

pugilism

拳击

Meaning

The practice or sport of boxing.

Example

He studied the art of pugilism in his youth.

他在年轻时研究了拳击的艺术。

B1 noun roʊps

ropes

绳子

Meaning

A length of thick strong cord made by twisting together strands of hemp, sisal, nylon, or similar material.

Example

The ropes were tied securely to lift the heavy load.

这些绳子被牢牢绑住以提升重物。

C2 noun /ˈsɪkəfənt/

sycophant

阿谀奉承者

Meaning

A person who acts obsequiously toward someone important in order to gain advantage.

Example

The manager was surrounded by sycophants who agreed with everything he said.

经理被一群拍马屁的人包围，他们同意他说的每一件事。

C2 noun /dɪnt/

dint

努力，撞击痕迹

Meaning

an impression or hollow made by a blow; force or power

Example

By dint of hard work, he achieved success.

通过努力工作，他取得了成功。

C2 adjective /ˌsɪkəˈfæntɪk/

sycophantic

拍马屁

Meaning

Behaving in a way that is excessively obedient or servile to gain favor.

Example

His sycophantic behavior annoyed his colleagues.

他的拍马屁行为让同事们感到厌烦。

A2 adjective /ˈnɔː.məl/

Normal

正常; 典型; 符合标准; 健康

Meaning

usual; typical; conforming to a standard; healthy

Example

It's normal to feel nervous before an important exam.

在重要的考试前感到紧张是正常的。

A2 adjective /ˈrɪtən/

written

书面

Meaning

expressed in writing rather than spoken; composed or recorded in written form

Example

The agreement must be in written form to be valid.

协议必须以书面形式进行，才有效。

B2 verb /əˈlaɪn/

align

对齐 / 排成直线

Meaning

To arrange things in a straight line; to adjust or bring into proper relation or agreement.

Example

The manager asked the team to align their goals with the company's mission.

经理要求团队将他们的目标与公司的使命对齐。

C2 adjective /ˌɪlˈneɪ.tʃəd/

ill-natured

性格恶劣

Meaning

Having a bad or unpleasant character; unkind or malicious.

Example

He made an ill-natured remark about his colleague.

他对他的同事做出了恶意的评论。

B2 preposition /kənˈsɜːnɪŋ/

concerning

关于

Meaning

about or relating to something; causing worry or anxiety

Example

There are some reports concerning the new project.

关于新项目有一些报告。

C1 adjective /kəmˈpleɪsənt/

complacent

自满

Meaning

showing self-satisfaction and a lack of concern about potential dangers or problems

Example

The team grew complacent after a few victories and stopped practicing hard.

团队在几场胜利后变得自满，停止了努力训练。

B2 adverb /wɒtˈsəʊɛvər/

whatsoever

根本不

Meaning

used for emphasis after a negative statement to mean 'at all'

Example

She has no interest in the matter whatsoever.

她对这个问题一点兴趣都没有。

B2 noun ˈmɪdl klæs

middle-class

中产阶级

Meaning

The social group between the upper and working classes, typically consisting of well-educated people.

Example

The middle-class was largely affected by the decision.

中产阶级在这个决定中受到了很大的影响。

C2 noun /ˈdɒkɪt/

docket

清单

Meaning

a list or schedule of cases to be tried in a court or items to be done

Example

The judge reviewed the docket before starting the session.

法官在开始会议之前审查了清单。

C2 adjective /ˌhɪstriˈɒnɪk/

histrionic

Meaning

Overly dramatic or theatrical in behavior or style.

Example

Her histrionic reaction to the small problem surprised everyone.

C1 noun /dɪˈfɔː.mə.ti/

Deformity

畸形; 身体畸形

Meaning

a distorted or unnatural shape or form; physical malformation

Example

The accident caused a permanent deformity in his left hand.

事故导致他左手出现了永久性畸形。

B2 adjective /ˈdaʊt.fəl/

Doubtful

怀疑的; 不确定的; 对某事感到不确定

Meaning

uncertain; questionable; feeling uncertain about something

Example

I am doubtful about the success of this project.

我对这个项目的成功表示怀疑。

C2 noun /ˈsɪbəraɪt/

sybarite

奢侈者

Meaning

a person who loves luxury and pleasure

Example

The millionaire was a true sybarite who lived only for comfort and enjoyment.

那位百万富翁是真正的奢侈者，他只为舒适和享乐而活。

C2 noun /prɪˈzɛntmənt/

presentment

正式呈交

Meaning

The act of presenting something formally or officially; a formal statement or document.

Example

The lawyer made a presentment of the evidence to the court.

律师将证据呈交给法庭。

B2 adverb /ˈsɒftli/

softly

轻声或平静地

Meaning

in a gentle or quiet way.

Example

She spoke softly so as not to wake the baby.

她轻声说话以免吵醒宝宝。

B2 verb ɪmˈpaʊərɪŋ

empowering

授权

Meaning

Giving someone the authority or power to do something; making someone stronger and more confident.

Example

Empowering children can lead to societal progress.

授权儿童可以促进社会进步。

B2 noun /kənˈtroʊlər/

controller

控制器

Meaning

a person or device that manages, directs, or regulates something

Example

The game controller made it easy to play the video game.

游戏控制器让玩视频游戏变得更容易。

A2 noun /ˈθiːətər/

theater

剧院

Meaning

a building or area for dramatic performances

Example

We are going to the theater tonight.

我们今晚要去剧院。

B2 noun /ˈsel.ər.i/

Celery

芹菜

Meaning

a green vegetable with long crisp stems that can be eaten raw or cooked

Example

I added chopped celery to the soup for extra flavor.

我将切碎的芹菜加入汤中以增加风味。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈæpt/

Inapt

不合适; 不适当

Meaning

not suitable; inappropriate; unfit

Example

His comment was inapt for the formal meeting.

他的评论对正式会议不合适。

C2 noun /ˌɪnkænˈdɛsəns/

incandescence

白炽光

Meaning

the emission of light from a hot object; brilliance

Example

The incandescence of the candle filled the dark room.

蜡烛的白炽光填满了黑暗的房间。

C2 adjective /ˈviːnəl/

venal

贪污的

Meaning

willing to do dishonest things in return for money; corrupt

Example

The politician was accused of being venal and corrupt.

这位政治家被指控为贪污腐化。

C2 noun /ˈluːkər/

lucre

利润

Meaning

money, especially when regarded as sordid or gained dishonorably

Example

He was motivated more by lucre than by duty.

他更多的是由利润而不是责任驱动。

C1 adverb /ˌwɛr.əˈpɒn/

whereupon

紧接着

Meaning

Immediately after which; as a result of which.

Example

He confessed his mistake, whereupon she forgave him.

他承认了错误，紧接着她原谅了他。

B2 noun /ˈɪntərfeɪs/

interface

界面

Meaning

a point where two systems, subjects, or organizations meet and interact

Example

The user interface is designed to be intuitive and user-friendly.

用户界面被设计为直观且用户友好。

C1 verb /rɪˈtrækt/

retract

Meaning

to withdraw a statement, promise, or part of the body; to pull back

Example

The company retracted its earlier statement after realizing the error.

B2 adjective /ˈseɪ.krɪd/

Sacred

神圣的

Meaning

connected with God or a god; considered holy; worthy of religious worship

Example

The sacred temple was visited by thousands of pilgrims.

这座神圣的寺庙吸引了成千上万名朝圣者前来参观。

C2 adjective /ˈstɒlɪd/

stolid

冷静的，沉默的

Meaning

Calm, dependable, and showing little emotion or animation.

Example

Despite the chaos around him, he remained stolid and composed.

尽管周围混乱，他依然冷静沉着。

C2 noun /ˈɡoʊld.moʊ.hɜːr/

Goldmohur

凤凰木

Meaning

A tropical tree with bright orange-red flowers, also known as flame tree or royal poinciana

Example

The goldmohur tree bloomed beautifully in the summer heat.

金莫胡树在夏天的炎热中盛开得十分美丽。

C1 verb /mɔːl/

maul

伤害

Meaning

To wound or injure someone by scratching or tearing; to handle roughly.

Example

The bear mauled the camper in the forest.

那只熊在森林里伤害了露营者。

B2 adjective /əˈten.tɪv/

Attentive

专心的; 警觉的; 留心的

Meaning

careful to pay attention; alert and observant

Example

The attentive student listened carefully to every word the teacher said.

专心的学生仔细地听了老师说的每一个字。

C2 noun /feɪt/

fete

节日，庆典

Meaning

a celebration or festival, often in honor of someone

Example

The village held a grand fete to celebrate the harvest.

村庄举行了盛大的节日庆典来庆祝丰收。

B1 noun ɪnˈven.ʃən

invention

发明

Meaning

The action of inventing something, typically a process or device.

Example

The invention revolutionized communication.

这个发明彻底改变了通信。

C1 adjective ˈluː.sɪd

lucid

清晰且易于理解

Meaning

Clear and easily understandable thoughts or explanations.

Example

His explanation was so lucid that everyone understood it.

他的解释如此清晰，以至于每个人都理解了。

C2 noun /ˌdʒiːniˈælədʒɪst/

genealogist

家谱学家

Meaning

A person who studies or traces the history of families and their lineages.

Example

The genealogist uncovered records dating back to the 18th century.

家谱学家发现了追溯到18世纪的记录。

B2 adverb /ˈmɪzərəbli/

Miserably

糟糕地

Meaning

in a wretched or unhappy manner; extremely badly

Example

The team performed miserably in the championship.

队伍在锦标赛中表现得非常糟糕。

C1 noun /sɔːd fɪʃ/

Sword fish

剑鱼

Meaning

A large marine fish with an elongated bill resembling a sword

Example

The swordfish can swim at speeds up to 60 mph.

剑鱼的游泳速度可达每小时60英里。

A2 adjective /ˈleɪtɪst/

latest

refraction

折射

Meaning

The bending of light, sound, or other waves when they pass from one medium to another of different density.

Example

The refraction of light in water makes objects appear bent.

水中的光折射使物体看起来弯曲。

C1 adjective /pɑːrtʃt/

parched

极度口渴

Meaning

extremely dry, especially because of heat or thirst

Example

After walking in the desert, he was parched with thirst.

在沙漠中走路后，他极度口渴。

A2 noun /ˈfrɛndʃɪp/

friendship

友谊

Meaning

A close and trusting relationship between two or more people.

Example

Their friendship has lasted since childhood.

他们的友谊从小就开始了。

A2 adverb /ˈker.fə.li/

Carefully

小心地

Meaning

with great attention and caution; thoughtfully and attentively

Example

Please read the instructions carefully.

请仔细阅读说明书。

C1 noun /ʃruː/

shrew

暴躁的女人 / 小鼠类动物

Meaning

a small mouse-like animal; also a woman with a bad temper

Example

The play describes a strong-willed woman as a shrew.

这部戏描述了一位坚强的女性，像一个暴躁的女人一样。

B2 adjective /ˈprɪv.ə.lɪdʒd/

Privileged

特权的

Meaning

having special advantages; favored; elite

Example

She comes from a privileged background with many opportunities.

她来自一个有特权的背景，拥有许多机会。

C1 adjective /ˈkɔː.zəl/

causal

因果的

Meaning

relating to or acting as a cause

Example

There is a causal link between smoking and cancer.

吸烟和癌症之间存在因果关系。

C1 noun /ˌdɪs.ɪˈluː.ʒən.mənt/

disillusionment

幻灭

Meaning

A feeling of disappointment resulting from the discovery that something is not as good as one believed it to be.

Example

Many people experience disillusionment after unrealistic expectations.

许多人在不切实际的期望后会经历幻灭。

B1 verb /bliːd/

bleed

流血

Meaning

to lose blood from the body, especially due to injury

Example

She began to bleed from the cut on her arm.

她开始从她手臂上的割伤出血。

A2 verb /rɪˈmeɪn/

remain

留下

Meaning

to stay in the same place; to continue to exist

Example

Only a few guests remain at the party.

只有少数客人留在派对上。

C1 adjective /prəˈdɪdʒəs/

prodigious

惊人的

Meaning

remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree

Example

The team made a prodigious effort to complete the project on time.

团队为按时完成项目做出了惊人的努力。

C2 noun /ˈfɔːrʃɔːr/

foreshore

海滩

Meaning

The part of the shore between the high and low tide marks

Example

Children were playing on the foreshore, collecting shells.

孩子们在海岸上玩耍，捡贝壳。

C1 adjective /ˈmɒdʒʊlər/

modular

模块化

Meaning

Employing or involving a module or modules as the basis of design or construction.

Example

The modular design allows for easy customization and scalability.

模块化设计允许轻松定制和可扩展性。

C2 adjective /sɪˈlæbɪk/

syllabic

音节的

Meaning

Relating to or based on syllables.

Example

The teacher explained the syllabic structure of the word.

老师解释了这个词的音节结构。

C1 adjective /rɪˈɡrɛtfəl/

regretful

遗憾的

Meaning

feeling or showing sadness or disappointment about something that has happened or been done

Example

She gave him a regretful smile as she turned away.

她转身时给了他一个遗憾的微笑。

C1 noun /ˈblɪs.tər/

Blister

水泡

Meaning

a small bubble on the skin filled with serum and caused by friction, burning, or other damage

Example

The new shoes gave her a painful blister on her heel.

新鞋子在她的脚后跟上造成了一个痛苦的水泡。

A2 verb /tʌtʃ/

touch

触摸

Meaning

to put your hand or finger on something; to make physical contact

Example

Please don't touch the wet paint.

请不要触摸湿漆。

C2 verb /ɪˈfɛktʃueɪt/

effectuate

实施

Meaning

to put into force or cause to happen; to bring about

Example

The manager effectuated the changes to improve efficiency.

经理为了提高效率，实施了这些变更。

B1 noun /bʌntʃ/

Bunch

束; 丛; 捆

Meaning

a number of things of the same type fastened together or occurring close together

Example

She picked a bunch of flowers from the garden for her mother.

她为母亲从花园里摘了一束花。

C1 noun /ɪɡˌzɪl.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

exhilaration

兴奋或快乐

Meaning

A feeling of excitement, happiness, or elation.

Example

The feeling of exhilaration after a roller-coaster ride is amazing.

过山车后的兴奋感真是不可思议。

C2 adjective /ˈpɛkənt/

peccant

有罪的

Meaning

Guilty of a moral offense or wrongdoing; sinful.

Example

The judge declared the peccant official unfit for office.

法官宣布有罪的官员不适合担任职务。

C1 verb /mɑːrd/

marred

破坏

Meaning

to spoil or damage the quality or appearance of something

Example

The celebration was marred by bad weather.

庆祝活动因坏天气而受损。

A2 verb /dɪˈstrɔɪ/

destroy

摧毁

Meaning

to damage something so badly that it cannot be used

Example

The fire destroyed the entire building.

火灾摧毁了整个建筑。

C1 adjective/adverb /əˈmɪs/

amiss

错误的

Meaning

Not quite right; inappropriate or out of place.

Example

Something seems amiss with the car's engine.

汽车的引擎似乎有些错误。

C2 adjective /pəˈrɛmptəri/

peremptory

专横

Meaning

Insisting on immediate attention or obedience, especially in a commanding way.

Example

The officer gave a peremptory order to evacuate the building.

官员下达了一个专横的命令，要求撤离大楼。

B2 adjective /ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəbəl/

unpredictable

不可预测的

Meaning

not able to be predicted; changing suddenly and unexpectedly

Example

The weather in this region is highly unpredictable.

这个地区的天气非常不可预测。

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 noun /ˈmelənkəli/

Melancholy

忧郁; 深思熟虑的悲伤

Meaning

A feeling of pensive sadness; thoughtful or gentle sadness

Example

A deep melancholy settled over him after reading the old letters.

读完旧信后，他感到一阵深深的忧郁。

C2 adjective /ɪˈræsɪbl/

irascible

易怒的

Meaning

Easily angered; quick-tempered.

Example

His irascible nature often got him into trouble.

他易怒的性格常常使他陷入麻烦。

C1 verb, noun /miˈændər/

meander

漫游

Meaning

to wander aimlessly or follow a winding course

Example

We meandered through the old streets of the city.

我们在城市的老街道上漫步。

C1 noun /ɪkˌsperɪˈmɛnteɪʃən/

experimentation

实验

Meaning

The process of performing a scientific procedure to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact.

Example

Experimentation leads to groundbreaking products.

实验引领创新产品。

C1 verb /ˈhʌsəl/

hustle

努力 / 快速移动

Meaning

to move quickly and energetically; to push or work hard to achieve something

Example

She had to hustle to finish the project on time.

她必须努力工作才能按时完成项目。

C1 verb /ɪkˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ/

extinguish

熄灭

Meaning

to put out a fire, light, or to end something

Example

The firefighters managed to extinguish the blaze within an hour.

消防员在一个小时内成功扑灭了大火。

B1 verb /θrɪl/

Thrill

激动

Meaning

to cause someone to feel very excited and pleased

Example

The roller coaster ride thrills adventure seekers.

过山车之旅让冒险爱好者感到兴奋。

C2 noun /ˈzaɪtɡaɪst/

zeitgeist

时代精神

Meaning

The defining spirit or mood of a particular period of history as shown by the ideas and beliefs of the time.

Example

The novel perfectly captures the zeitgeist of the 1960s.

这本小说完美地捕捉了1960年代的时代精神。

B1 noun /prəˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/

pronunciation

发音

Meaning

the way a word or language is spoken; the act or result of pronouncing words

Example

Her pronunciation of French words has improved significantly.

她的法语单词发音有了很大提高。