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C2 adjective /ˈfluːtɪd/

fluted

有沟槽的
Meaning
having grooves or ridges, often for decoration
Example
The vase had a beautiful fluted design around the rim.
花瓶的边缘有一个美丽的有沟槽的设计。
A2 noun /ˈtæksi/

taxi

出租车
Meaning
A car licensed to transport passengers in exchange for payment of a fare.
Example
We hailed a taxi to get to the airport.
我们叫了一辆出租车去机场。
C1 noun /ˈsaɪnəs/

sinus

鼻窦
Meaning
A cavity within a bone or tissue, especially those in the bones of the face connected with the nasal cavities.
Example
He suffered from a sinus infection that caused headaches.
他因鼻窦感染而痛苦,导致头痛。
C1 verb /səbˈdjuː/

subdue

Meaning
To bring under control, especially by force; to overcome or quiet.
Example
The army was able to subdue the rebellion quickly.
B2 noun /ˌɪm.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Imitation

模仿; 复制; 仿制品
Meaning
the action of using someone or something as a model; a copy of something original
Example
His imitation of the famous actor was so good that everyone burst into laughter.
他的模仿非常成功,大家都笑了出来。
B2 adjective /ˈfeɪθ.fəl/

Faithful

忠诚的; 忠实的; 可靠的
Meaning
loyal and committed; reliable; true to one's beliefs
Example
She remained faithful to her principles throughout her career.
她在整个职业生涯中始终忠诚于自己的原则。
C2 verb /pɔːrˈtɛnd/

portend

预示
Meaning
To be a sign or warning that something, especially something bad, is going to happen.
Example
Dark clouds portend a storm.
暗云预示着暴风雨。
B2 noun /ˌkɒmplɪˈkeɪʃən/

complication

并发症
Meaning
A problem or difficulty that makes a situation harder to deal with.
Example
His illness led to serious complications after surgery.
他的病情在手术后导致了严重的并发症。
A1 verb, noun /kraɪ/

cry

Meaning
To shed tears as an expression of emotion such as sadness or pain; also a loud call or shout.
Example
The baby began to cry when she was hungry.
C1 verb /ɪnˈklaɪn/

incline

倾向
Meaning
to feel willing or favorably disposed toward something; to bend or tilt
Example
She is inclined to agree with the proposal.
她倾向于同意这个提议。
C1 noun, verb /ˈfɜːrloʊ/

furlough

临时休假
Meaning
temporary leave of absence from work, especially that granted to an employee or soldier
Example
Many workers were placed on furlough during the crisis.
许多工人在危机期间被放置在休假状态。
B2 adjective /ˌʌnɪnˈtenʃənəl/

Unintentional

非故意的;意外的
Meaning
not done on purpose; accidental
Example
The damage to the car was unintentional.
车的损坏是非故意的。
B2 noun /ˈʃɛərˌhoʊldər/

shareholder

股东
Meaning
an individual or organization that owns shares in a company
Example
Each shareholder has the right to vote at the annual meeting.
每个股东都有权在年度大会上投票。
C1 adjective /ˈlaʊzi/

lousy

糟糕
Meaning
of very poor quality; bad or unpleasant
Example
He felt lousy after catching the flu.
他在得了流感后感觉很糟糕。
C2 noun /ˈɪn.tɪ.ɡreɪ.tɪv dɪˈpləʊ.mə.si/

integrative diplomacy

综合外交
Meaning
A diplomatic approach that seeks to combine or coordinate different elements, interests, or parties into a unified whole.
Example
Integrative diplomacy strengthens alliances.
综合外交增强了联盟。
B2 adjective /əˈsɪdɪk/

acidic

酸性的
Meaning
containing acid; having a sour taste; sharp or biting in tone
Example
The lemon has an acidic taste that makes your mouth pucker.
柠檬的味道很酸。
C1 noun /ˈwiː.vər bɜːd/

Weaver bird

织布鸟
Meaning
a small bird that builds elaborate woven nests from grass and twigs
Example
The weaver bird skillfully constructs its intricate nest.
织布鸟巧妙地建造它复杂的巢穴
B2 noun /ˈtrɒli/

Troly

电车
Meaning
an electric vehicle that runs on rails or tracks in the street
Example
The trolley runs through the city center every fifteen minutes.
电车每十五分钟通过市中心。
C1 noun /ˈrɛz.ə.nəns/

resonance

共鸣
Meaning
A deep, reverberating sound or a quality of evoking response.
Example
His speech had a deep resonance with the audience.
他的演讲在观众中产生了深刻的共鸣。
C1 noun /wæɡ/

Wag

爱开玩笑的人; 喜欢开玩笑的人
Meaning
a humorous or playful person; someone who enjoys joking around
Example
The class wag always made everyone laugh with his clever jokes.
班级的那个玩笑鬼总是用机智的笑话让大家笑出声。
B1 noun ˌɪndɪˈpendəns

independence

独立
Meaning
The fact or state of being independent; freedom from outside control; not being subject to another's authority.
Example
Independence inspired the movement.
独立激发了运动。
B2 adjective /hɪˈstɛrɪkəl/

hysterical

极其搞笑或情绪失控
Meaning
Extremely funny or uncontrollably emotional.
Example
The comedian's jokes were absolutely hysterical.
这位喜剧演员的笑话简直太搞笑了。
B2 noun /æs/

Ass

Meaning
a donkey; a small domesticated animal of the horse family
Example
The farmer used an ass to carry heavy loads.
农夫用驴子搬运沉重的货物。
C1 adjective /tɪˈrænɪkəl/

tyrannical

暴虐
Meaning
exercising power in a cruel or arbitrary way
Example
The tyrannical ruler silenced all opposition.
暴虐的统治者让所有的反对派都沉默了。
C2 noun /təˈmɛrɪti/

temerity

鲁莽
Meaning
Excessive confidence or boldness; audacity.
Example
He had the temerity to challenge the professor’s argument.
他居然有胆量挑战教授的论点。
A1 verb /ɡroʊ/

grow

增长
Meaning
to become larger or greater over a period of time; to develop
Example
Plants grow faster in spring.
植物在春季生长得更快。
C1 noun /dɪˈskrep.ən.si/

discrepancy

差异, 不一致, 矛盾
Meaning
A lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts.
Example
The audit revealed a discrepancy between the reported earnings and actual income.
审计揭示了报告的收入与实际收入之间的差异。
B1 adjective /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/

automatic

自动
Meaning
working by itself without direct human control
Example
This car has an automatic transmission.
这辆车有自动变速器。
B1 adjective /ˈfrʌstreɪtɪŋ/

frustrating

令人沮丧
Meaning
causing annoyance or dissatisfaction
Example
The slow internet connection was really frustrating.
缓慢的互联网连接真的令人沮丧。
C2 noun /ˈrɛkluːsəri/

reclusory

隐居地
Meaning
A place for seclusion or retreat, especially for a recluse or hermit.
Example
The monk spent years in the reclusory away from society.
那位和尚在远离社会的隐居地度过了多年。
B1 adverb /ˈprɒpərli/

properly

正确地
Meaning
in the correct or suitable manner
Example
He performed the task properly to avoid mistakes.
他为了避免错误,正确地完成了任务。
C2 noun /pəˈnʌmbrə/

penumbra

部分阴影
Meaning
a partially shaded area around the shadow of an object, especially during an eclipse
Example
The moon’s penumbra created a dim shadow over the Earth.
月亮的阴影带在地球上创造了一个微弱的阴影。
C2 noun /ˈwɪtlɪŋ/

witling

傻瓜 / 假装聪明
Meaning
a person who has little wit or pretends to be witty
Example
He acted like a witling among scholars.
他在学者中表现得像个傻瓜。
C2 adjective /ˈmɔːrɪbʌnd/

Moribund

濒死的; 在衰退或腐烂的状态中
Meaning
near death; dying; in a state of decline or decay
Example
The moribund patient was in critical condition.
这个濒死的病人处于危急状态。
C1 adjective /sɪər/

Sear

枯萎的; 烧焦的; 干枯的
Meaning
withered; dried up; burned or scorched
Example
The sear leaves fell from the trees in autumn.
秋天枯萎的叶子从树上掉下来。
A2 adjective /niːt/

Neat

干净整洁; 井然有序; 精心制作
Meaning
clean and tidy; well-organized; carefully done
Example
Her room is always neat and organized.
她的房间总是整洁有序。
C2 verb /ˈɛkskʌlpeɪt/

exculpate

辩解
Meaning
to show or declare that someone is not guilty of wrongdoing
Example
The lawyer worked hard to exculpate his client.
律师努力工作,为他的客户辩解。
B2 noun ˌvɒlənˈtɪər ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən

volunteer organization

志愿者组织
Meaning
A nonprofit group of people who offer their services willingly without payment for a cause.
Example
BD Clean is a volunteer organization promoting recycling.
BD Clean 是一个志愿者组织,推广回收。
A2 abbreviation /ɛtˈsɛtərə/

etc

等等
Meaning
Used to indicate additional, similar items in a list that are not mentioned.
Example
The shop sells fruits, vegetables, dairy, etc.
商店出售水果、蔬菜、乳制品等等。
B2 noun /ˈraɪfəl/

Rifle

步枪
Meaning
a gun with a long barrel that is fired from the shoulder
Example
The soldier carried a rifle during the mission.
士兵在任务中携带着步枪。
C1 noun/verb /ˈhɛrəld/

herald

先兆
Meaning
A person or thing that announces or signals the approach of something; to announce or signal.
Example
The blooming flowers herald the arrival of spring.
盛开的花朵预示着春天的到来。
B2 noun /kəmˈpɑːrt.mənt/

Compartment

车厢
Meaning
a separate section or division of a larger space, especially in a train
Example
We found seats in the first-class compartment.
我们在头等舱车厢找到了座位。
C1 verb /ˈkrɪstəlaɪz/

crystallize

结晶
Meaning
to form crystals; to make an idea or plan clear and definite
Example
Her vague thoughts began to crystallize into a solid plan.
她模糊的思绪开始在一个明确的计划中结晶。
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 adjective /ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənt/

insufficient

不足的
Meaning
Not enough; inadequate.
Example
His explanation was insufficient to clear the confusion.
他的解释不足以清除混乱。
C2 noun /ˈɡɜːrdər/

girder

钢梁
Meaning
a large, strong beam used to support buildings or bridges
Example
The steel girders held the weight of the bridge.
钢铁梁支撑了桥的重量。
C2 noun /ɛnˈkoʊmiəm/

encomium

赞扬
Meaning
A speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly.
Example
He delivered an encomium to his retiring teacher.
他为即将退休的老师送上了赞扬的演讲。
C2 noun মাসকুলোস্কেলেটাল কন্ডিশন

musculoskeletal condition

肌肉骨骼疾病
Meaning
A disorder that affects the muscles, bones, joints, tendons, ligaments, or other structures that support the limbs, neck, and back.
Example
De Quervain's Syndrome is a common musculoskeletal condition.
De Quervain综合症是一种常见的肌肉骨骼疾病。
B1 noun ɪˈkɒnəmiːz

economies

经济
Meaning
The wealth and resources of a country or region.
Example
Emerging economies have been growing rapidly over the past decade.
新兴经济体在过去十年中迅速增长。
A2 verb /klɪk/

click

点击
Meaning
to press a button on a computer mouse or similar device
Example
She clicked the link to open the website.
她点击了链接以打开网站。
C1 noun /kəˈluːʒən/

collusion

共谋
Meaning
A secret agreement or cooperation, especially for an illegal or dishonest purpose.
Example
There was evidence of collusion between the officials and the contractors.
有证据表明官员与承包商之间有共谋。
C2 noun /ˈluː.nə.si/

lunacy

疯狂
Meaning
Extreme foolishness or madness; insanity.
Example
It was sheer lunacy to go hiking in the storm.
在暴风雨中去远足简直是疯狂。
C2 noun /ˈdaɪɡræf/

digraph

双字母组合
Meaning
A pair of letters representing a single sound, such as 'sh' in 'ship'.
Example
In the word 'phone', the letters 'ph' form a digraph.
'电话'一词中的'ph'字母组成一个双字母组合。
C2 verb /ˈdʒæbər/

jabber

胡言乱语
Meaning
To talk quickly and excitedly but with little sense.
Example
The children jabbered happily after the show.
孩子们在表演后快乐地胡言乱语。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnˈekspɜːrt/

inexpert

不熟练的
Meaning
not skilled or experienced; lacking expertise
Example
The inexpert handling of the machine caused several mistakes.
对机器的不熟练操作导致了多次错误。
B2 adjective /proʊn/

Prone

倾向于
Meaning
having a tendency to; inclined; lying face down
Example
He is prone to making mistakes when he's tired.
他容易犯错,当他累的时候。
C1 noun njuːˈtræl.ə.ti

neutrality

中立
Meaning
The state of not supporting or helping either side in a conflict, disagreement, etc.; impartiality.
Example
Neutrality fosters trust in decision-making.
中立有助于决策中的信任。
A1 noun /bæɡ/

bag

Meaning
a container made of flexible material, used for carrying items
Example
She carried her books in a bag.
她把书放在包里。
B2 adverb /ˈθʌrəli/

Thoroughly

彻底地; 完全地;
Meaning
completely; entirely; in a thorough manner
Example
She thoroughly cleaned the entire house before the guests arrived.
她在客人到来之前彻底打扫了整个房子。
C1 adjective /ˈluːdɪkrəs/

ludicrous

荒谬的
Meaning
so foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing
Example
It is ludicrous to think the Earth is flat.
认为地球是平的,这是荒谬的。
A2 noun /hɪl/

Hill

小山丘; 山岗
Meaning
a naturally raised area of land, not as high or craggy as a mountain
Example
The children enjoyed rolling down the grassy hill behind their house during summer vacation.
孩子们在夏季假期中,喜欢在他们家后面的草坡上滚下来。
A2 noun; gerund /ˈwɒʃɪŋ/

washing

清洗
Meaning
the act of cleaning with water or other liquid; clothes or items that are being washed
Example
Washing clothes regularly helps maintain hygiene.
经常清洗衣服有助于保持卫生。
C1 verb /dɪˈfrɔːd/

defraud

欺诈
Meaning
to illegally take money or valuables from someone by deception
Example
The company was accused of trying to defraud investors.
公司被指控试图欺骗投资者。
C1 noun ˈwaɪldlaɪf ˈkɔːrɪdɔːrz

wildlife corridors

野生动物走廊
Meaning
Areas of habitat connecting wildlife populations separated by human activities or structures.
Example
Wildlife corridors connect fragmented habitats, enabling species migration.
野生动物走廊连接破碎的栖息地,促进物种迁徙。
C1 adjective /klæd/

clad

穿戴 / 覆盖
Meaning
dressed or covered in a particular way
Example
The knight was clad in shining armor.
骑士穿戴着闪亮的盔甲。
C1 noun /rɪˌmjuː.nəˈreɪ.ʃən/

Remuneration

报酬; 薪酬; 奖金
Meaning
money paid for work or services; compensation or reward
Example
The job offers excellent remuneration and benefits.
这份工作提供了优厚的报酬和福利。
C2 noun /juːˌtrɑː.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

eutrophication

湖泊或其他水体中过多的营养物质
Meaning
Excessive richness of nutrients in a lake or other body of water, frequently due to runoff from the land, which causes a dense growth of plant life and death of animal life from lack of oxygen.
Example
Excess fertilizers lead to eutrophication in lakes.
过多的肥料导致湖泊中的优氮化。
C2 verb /dɪsˈbɜːrdən/

disburden

减轻负担
Meaning
to relieve someone of a burden or load
Example
She disburdened herself of worries by sharing them with her friend.
她通过与朋友分享担忧,解除了自己的负担。
C2 noun /əˈspær.ə.ɡəs biːn/

Asparagus bean

芦笋豆
Meaning
a long, thin green vegetable pod that grows on vines; also known as yard-long bean
Example
The asparagus bean grows up to three feet long and is commonly used in Asian cooking.
芦笋豆可以长到三英尺长,并且常用于亚洲烹饪。
C2 adjective /ˈeɪ.li.ə.nə.bəl/

alienable

可转让的
Meaning
Able to be transferred or surrendered, usually referring to rights or property.
Example
Property rights are alienable and can be sold or transferred.
财产权是可以转让的,可以出售或转让。
C1 verb /ɪˈlɪsɪt/

elicit

引出
Meaning
To draw out a response, answer, or reaction from someone.
Example
The teacher’s question elicited thoughtful answers from the students.
老師的問題引發了學生的深思熟慮的回答。
B1 adjective /ˈaʊtər/

outer

外部
Meaning
situated on or toward the outside; external
Example
The outer layer of the jacket is waterproof.
夹克的外层是防水的。
B2 noun ˌæn.tiˈɒk.sɪ.dənts

antioxidants

抗氧化剂
Meaning
A substance that may prevent or delay some types of cell damage.
Example
Fruits and vegetables are rich in antioxidants.
水果和蔬菜富含抗氧化剂。
B2 noun nɪˈsesɪti

necessity

必要性
Meaning
The fact of being required or indispensable; an indispensable thing.
Example
Waste management is a necessity for environmental sustainability.
废物管理是环境可持续性的必要性。
C2 noun /fiːf/

fief

在封建制度下拥有的土地;一个控制区域或领域
Meaning
an estate of land held under the feudal system; a domain or area of control
Example
The knight was granted a fief by the lord for his service.
骑士因其服务而获得了领主授予的封地。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈækjərət/

Inaccurate

不正确; 错误的; 错误的
Meaning
not correct; containing errors; wrong
Example
The weather forecast was inaccurate yesterday.
昨天的天气预报不准确。
B2 adjective /ˈteɪst.ləs/

Tasteless

没有味道
Meaning
lacking flavor; showing poor judgment in style
Example
The soup was completely tasteless and needed more seasoning.
汤完全没有味道,需要更多的调味料。
B2 noun /ˈsʌ.plɪ.mənt/

Supplement

补充
Meaning
something that completes or adds to something else; a dietary product
Example
She takes vitamin supplements to maintain her health.
她服用维生素补充剂来保持她的健康。
C2 adjective /ləˈsɪviəs/

lascivious

淫荡
Meaning
showing an overt and often offensive sexual desire
Example
The lascivious remarks made everyone uncomfortable.
那些淫荡的评论让每个人都感到不舒服。
C2 adjective /ˈiːkwaɪn/

equine

与马有关的
Meaning
Relating to or resembling a horse.
Example
The veterinarian specialized in equine medicine.
兽医专门研究马医学。
C2 verb /ˈpɜːrdʒər/

perjure

作伪证
Meaning
To knowingly tell a lie in a court of law after swearing to tell the truth.
Example
He was accused of trying to perjure himself during the trial.
他被指控在审判过程中试图作伪证。
C2 adjective /ˈæbdʒɛkt/

abject

可鄙
Meaning
extremely bad, unpleasant, and degrading
Example
They lived in abject poverty.
他们生活在可鄙的贫困中。
C2 noun /ˌpraɪmoʊˈdʒɛnɪtʃər/

primogeniture

长子继承权
Meaning
The right of the firstborn child to inherit the family estate or title.
Example
Under primogeniture, the eldest son inherited the entire estate.
在长子继承制下,长子继承了整个家族产业。
C1 noun /ˈpɛrəntɪdʒ/

parentage

家族背景
Meaning
The identity and origins of one's parents; descent or lineage.
Example
Her noble parentage gave her access to the royal court.
她的高贵家族背景使她有机会进入皇宫。
C2 noun /ˈfɪl.ə.dʒɪ.nɪst/

philogynist

一个热爱或钦佩女性的人
Meaning
a person who loves or admires women
Example
As a known philogynist, he advocated for women's education.
作为一位著名的菲洛吉尼斯特,他倡导女性的教育。
B2 noun /ˈklɪərəns/

clearance

许可 / 批准
Meaning
official permission or authorization; the removal of something unwanted; the distance between two objects
Example
The pilot received clearance to land the plane.
飞行员获得了着陆许可。
C1 noun/adjective /ˈstɜː.lɪŋ/

sterling

英国货币 / 优秀
Meaning
British money, especially pounds; of excellent quality.
Example
She was praised for her sterling work on the project.
她因在项目中的出色工作而受到表扬。
C2 noun /ˈkæt.aɪ.ɒn ɪksˌtʃeɪndʒ/

cation-exchange

阳离子交换
Meaning
A chemical process in soil that helps retain nutrients.
Example
The cation-exchange capacity of soil affects plant growth.
土壤的阳离子交换容量会影响植物的生长。
A2 verb /ˈmænɪdʒ/

manage

管理
Meaning
to control or organize something; to succeed in doing something difficult
Example
He manages a team of twenty employees effectively.
他有效地管理着二十名员工。
C1 noun /ˈflæn.əl/

Flannel

法兰绒
Meaning
a soft woven fabric, typically made of wool or cotton and slightly milled and raised
Example
He wore a warm flannel shirt in winter.
他在冬天穿了一件温暖的法兰绒衬衫。
C1 noun /mɔːrɡ/

morgue

Meaning
a place where dead bodies are kept, especially to be identified or claimed
Example
The police took the body to the morgue for identification.
C2 adjective /ˈpɔːrtli/

portly

肥胖
Meaning
Having a stout or somewhat fat body, often implying dignity or authority.
Example
The portly man entered the room with confidence.
那个肥胖的男人自信地走进房间。
B2 verb /ˈresəl/

wrestle

摔跤
Meaning
to fight by grappling and trying to throw down an opponent; to struggle with a problem
Example
The children like to wrestle on the playground.
孩子们喜欢在操场上摔跤。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈɪndʒərd/

uninjured

未受伤
Meaning
Without injury; not physically harmed.
Example
All the passengers were rescued uninjured.
所有乘客都没有受伤并被救援。
B2 noun/adjective /ˈmɪnətʃər/ or /ˈmɪniətʃʊr/

miniature

微型版本
Meaning
a very small version of something; small in scale or size
Example
The artist created a miniature model of the castle.
艺术家制作了一个城堡的微型模型。
B2 adjective /ˈiːtəbl̩/

eatable

可食用
Meaning
suitable or safe for eating
Example
The berries are not only eatable but also quite tasty.
这些浆果不仅可食用,而且味道相当好。
C2 noun /ˌtɜːdʒɪvərˈseɪʃən/

tergiversation

回避, 背离
Meaning
Evasion of straightforward action or speech; changing sides or being inconsistent.
Example
The politician’s tergiversation frustrated his supporters.
政治家的回避行为让他的支持者感到沮丧。
C2 noun /ˌɪməʊˈbɪləti/

immobility

不动
Meaning
The state of being unable to move.
Example
After the accident, she suffered from immobility in her legs.
事故发生后,她的腿部出现了不动的症状。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈwiːldi/

unwieldy

笨重
Meaning
Difficult to carry or move because of its size, shape, or weight.
Example
The box was too unwieldy to carry up the stairs.
这个盒子太笨重了,无法把它提上楼梯。
C2 verb /ˈkænənaɪz/

canonize

Meaning
To officially declare a dead person a saint; to regard as great or significant.
Example
The church canonized the martyr after years of investigation.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnæprɪˈhɛnsəbl/

inapprehensible

难以理解
Meaning
not understandable; incomprehensible
Example
The concept was so abstract that it seemed inapprehensible to most students.
这个概念如此抽象,以至于它对大多数学生来说是不可理解的。
C2 adjective /roʊˈtʌnd/

rotund

圆形的
Meaning
round or plump in shape; full in sound
Example
The rotund cat struggled to climb the fence.
那只圆形的猫爬不上围栏。
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 /ɪnˈfɔːrməl/

Informal

非正式的; 放松的; 随意的
Meaning
relaxed and friendly; not official or ceremonial; casual
Example
The meeting was informal and relaxed.
会议是非正式的且轻松的。
C1 verb /rɪˈkaʊnt/

recount

叙述
Meaning
to narrate or tell the details of an event or experience
Example
She recounted her adventures during the summer trip.
她讲述了她在夏季旅行中的冒险。
B2 verb /buːst/

boost

提升
Meaning
To increase, improve, or raise something.
Example
The company launched a campaign to boost sales.
公司启动了一项活动以提升销售。
A2 noun /ˈwɒʃ.ɪŋ məˌʃiːn/

Washing machine

洗衣机
Meaning
a machine for washing clothes and other textiles
Example
The washing machine broke down and needs repair.
洗衣机坏了,需要修理。
C1 adjective /ˈmʌðərli/

Motherly

母性
Meaning
having qualities characteristic of a mother; caring and protective
Example
She showed motherly care and affection towards all the children.
她向所有孩子展示了母亲般的关爱和温情。
B2 noun /əˌrɪʒ.əˈnæl.ə.ti/

Originality

原创性
Meaning
the quality of being novel or unusual; the ability to think independently and creatively
Example
The artist's work showed great originality and creativity.
艺术家的作品展示了极大的原创性和创造力。
C2 noun /ˈpriːskrɪpt/

prescript

规定
Meaning
An authoritative rule or direction; something laid down as a command.
Example
The prescript of the organization required strict punctuality.
该组织的规定要求严格的准时。
C1 noun /ˌfəʊtəʊˈsɪnθɛtɪk ɪˈfɪʃənsi/

photosynthetic efficiency

光合作用效率
Meaning
The measure of how effectively plants convert light energy into chemical energy through the process of photosynthesis, directly affecting plant growth and crop yield.
Example
Improving photosynthetic efficiency can increase crop yields.
提高光合作用效率可以增加作物产量。
C2 noun /ˈlɪtəni/

litany

Meaning
a long, repetitive, or tedious account or list; originally a form of prayer
Example
The politician gave a litany of promises during the campaign.
B2 noun /ˈɑːrm.pɪt/

Armpit

腋下
Meaning
the hollow area under the arm where it joins the shoulder
Example
He applied deodorant to his armpit.
他在腋下涂了除臭剂。
C2 noun /ˈkætəˌklɪzəm/

cataclysm

灾难
Meaning
A sudden and violent event that causes great destruction or upheaval.
Example
The earthquake was a cataclysm that reshaped the city.
地震是一个重新塑造城市的灾难。
C1 noun, verb /ˈskʌf.əl/

scuffle

冲突
Meaning
a short, confused fight or struggle; to engage in such a fight
Example
Two players scuffled on the field after the foul.
两名球员在犯规后在场上发生了冲突。
B2 noun /ˈoʊ.vər ɡroʊθ/

Over growth

过度生长
Meaning
excessive growth beyond normal size; too much development or expansion
Example
The overgrowth of weeds made the garden look untidy.
杂草的过度生长让花园显得不整洁。
B1 noun /mæs/

mass

质量
Meaning
a large body of matter with no specific shape; a large number of people or things
Example
A huge mass of people gathered in the square.
一大群人聚集在广场上。
B2 adjective /ʌnprɪˈpɛrd/

Unprepared

未准备好
Meaning
not ready or able to deal with something
Example
He was unprepared for the difficult exam.
他对困难的考试毫无准备。
C2 verb /ˈtʃæfɪŋ/

chaffing

戏弄
Meaning
Teasing or joking in a lighthearted way.
Example
They were chaffing each other during lunch.
他们在午餐时互相开玩笑。
C1 noun /ˈpɛs.tɪ.saɪd ˈrɛz.ɪ.djuː/

pesticide-residue

农药残留
Meaning
Chemical remnants left over from pesticides used on crops or in soil.
Example
Excess pesticide-residue in food can be harmful to health.
食物中的农药残留过多可能对健康有害。
C1 noun /ˈɛksɜːrpt/

excerpt

摘录
Meaning
A short portion taken from a text, film, or piece of music.
Example
The teacher read an excerpt from the novel.
老师读了小说中的一段摘录。