C2 noun /ˈfɔɪbəl/

foible

小缺点

Meaning

A minor weakness or eccentricity in someone's character.

Example

She loved him despite his little foibles.

尽管有一些小缺点，她依然爱他。

C2 noun /ˈkuː.li/

Cooly

库利

Meaning

a laborer who does physical work for wages

Example

The cooly carried heavy bags at the railway station.

库利在火车站搬运重袋子。

B1 adjective /draɪd/

dried

干

Meaning

without moisture; preserved by removing water

Example

She added some dried flowers to the vase for decoration.

她在花瓶里加了一些干花来装饰。

B1 adverb /ˈbeɪsɪkli/

basically

基本上

Meaning

in the most important or fundamental way; essentially

Example

Basically, the project was a success despite some small issues.

基本上，尽管有一些小问题，项目仍然是成功的。

A2 noun /ˈkændl/

candle

蜡烛

Meaning

a stick of wax with a wick that burns to give light

Example

She lit a candle during the power cut.

在停电时她点燃了一根蜡烛。

C1 noun /ɪnˈædɪkwəsi/

inadequacy

不足

Meaning

lack of sufficient ability, quality, or strength; a feeling of not being good enough

Example

She struggled with feelings of inadequacy at work despite her strong qualifications.

尽管资历很强，她在工作中仍感到不足。

C2 adjective /juːˈfoʊniəs/

euphonious

悦耳的声音

Meaning

Pleasing to the ear; having a sweet sound.

Example

The poet's euphonious language made the verse a delight to read.

诗人的优美语言使这首诗成为一种阅读的享受。

B2 noun/verb /briːtʃ/

breach

违反

Meaning

A violation or breaking of a law, agreement, or code of conduct; an act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct.

Example

The company faced a breach of data security.

该公司面临数据安全的违反。

C1 noun/verb /snɛər/

snare

陷阱

Meaning

a trap for catching animals; to catch or trap

Example

The hunter set a snare to catch rabbits.

猎人设置了一个陷阱来捕捉兔子。

B2 verb /ˈɔːltər/

alter

改变

Meaning

to change or modify something slightly but significantly

Example

She decided to alter her dress to make it fit better.

她决定改变她的裙子，让它更合身。

C2 noun /ˈiːdʒɪs/

aegis

保护

Meaning

The protection, backing, or support of a particular person or organization.

Example

The project was carried out under the aegis of the United Nations.

该项目在联合国的庇护下进行。

B1 noun /ˈkɒliːɡ/

colleague

同事

Meaning

a person with whom one works, especially in a profession or business

Example

She invited her colleagues to the office party.

她邀请了她的同事参加办公室聚会。

C2 adjective /ˌsɒfəˈmɒrɪk/

sophomoric

不成熟

Meaning

showing immaturity and overconfidence, like a sophomore

Example

His sophomoric behavior embarrassed his friends.

他的不成熟行为让他的朋友们感到尴尬。

C1 adjective /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənt/

emergent

新兴

Meaning

just coming into existence or becoming prominent

Example

The emergent startup quickly attracted investors.

新兴的创业公司迅速吸引了投资者。

B2 noun /ˈrɛfjuːdʒ/

refuge

避难所

Meaning

a place that provides shelter or protection from danger or distress

Example

The villagers took refuge in the temple during the storm.

村民们在风暴期间躲进了寺庙避难。

B2 adjective /ˈfoʊni/

phony

虚假, 假冒

Meaning

not genuine; fraudulent or insincere

Example

He gave a phony smile to hide his true feelings.

他露出虚假的微笑来掩饰他的真实感情。

B2 noun /ˈfjuː.nər.əl/

Funeral

葬礼

Meaning

a ceremony typically held shortly after a person's death, usually including burial or cremation

Example

Hundreds of people attended the funeral to pay their respects to the beloved teacher.

成千上万的人参加了葬礼，向亲爱的老师致敬。

B2 adjective /ˈdjʊərəbəl/

Durable

耐用的; 强壮的; 结实的

Meaning

able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; lasting; strong

Example

This durable fabric will last for many years.

这款耐用面料将持续多年。

B2 adjective /ɪˈmætʃʊr/

Immature

不成熟; 未完全发展; 幼稚

Meaning

not fully developed; lacking emotional or intellectual development; childish

Example

His immature behavior during the meeting disappointed everyone.

他在会议中的不成熟行为让大家都很失望。

C1 adjective /ˈkɜːrsəri/

cursory

草率

Meaning

Hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed.

Example

He gave the report only a cursory glance before the meeting.

他在会议前匆忙地扫了一眼报告。

B2 noun /ˈænsestri/

ancestry

家谱

Meaning

one’s family origins or lineage

Example

He is proud of his royal ancestry.

他为自己的皇室家谱感到自豪。

A1 preposition, adverb /əˈbaʊt/

about

关于

Meaning

concerning; on the subject of; approximately

Example

We talked about the new project yesterday.

我们昨天谈论了新项目。

C1 noun /ˈsuːtər/

suitor

追求者

Meaning

a man who pursues a relationship with a woman, often with the intent to marry

Example

She had many suitors vying for her attention.

她有许多追求者争夺她的注意力。

B1 noun prɪˈven.ʃən

prevention

预防

Meaning

The action of stopping something from happening or arising.

Example

Prevention of fascism ensures democracy.

法西斯主义的预防确保了民主。

C2 adjective /ˈɑːrtləs/

artless

天真, 简单

Meaning

Without deception or pretentiousness; natural and simple.

Example

Her artless smile made everyone feel at ease.

她天真的微笑让每个人都感到轻松。

C1 adjective /ˈɡlɛrɪŋ/

glaring

耀眼 / 显而易见

Meaning

Extremely obvious or shining intensely.

Example

There was a glaring mistake in the report.

报告中有一个显而易见的错误。

B2 verb /ˈsʌfəkeɪt/

suffocate

Meaning

to cause someone to die or have difficulty breathing by depriving them of air

Example

The child nearly suffocated when trapped in the locked room.

C1 noun /ˈmeɪ.trɪks/

matrix

矩阵, 结构

Meaning

An environment or structure in which something develops; also a mathematical array of numbers.

Example

The cultural matrix shaped his worldview.

文化矩阵塑造了他的世界观。

B1 noun /ˌrek.ə.menˈdeɪ.ʃən/

Recommendation

Shoe

鞋子

Meaning

covering for the foot, typically made of leather or cloth

Example

She bought a new pair of running shoes for exercise.

她买了一双新的跑步鞋来锻炼。

B2 verb /skwɒʃ/

squash

压扁

Meaning

to crush or squeeze something with force so that it becomes flat or broken

Example

She accidentally squashed the bug with her shoe.

她不小心用鞋子压死了虫子。

B2 noun /ˈvɜː.tʃuː/

Virtue

美德；道德；有用的品质

Meaning

behavior showing high moral standards; a good or useful quality of a thing

Example

Honesty is considered the highest virtue in many cultures.

诚实在许多文化中被认为是最高的美德。

C1 noun ˈklaɪmət ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃən

climate regulation

气候调节

Meaning

The moderation of climate conditions through natural or artificial processes.

Example

Forests help in climate regulation by stabilizing local temperatures.

森林通过稳定当地的温度来帮助气候调节。

A2 verb /rɪŋ/

ring

铃声

Meaning

to make a clear sound like a bell; to call by telephone

Example

The bell rings every hour.

钟每小时响。

C1 verb /ˈstriːm.laɪn/

streamline

简化或提高效率

Meaning

To make a process simpler and more efficient.

Example

The company aims to streamline production to reduce costs.

公司旨在简化生产以降低成本。

C1 adjective /ˈbeɪs.ləs/

Baseless

没有根据的; 无根据的; 不合理的

Meaning

without foundation; groundless; unfounded

Example

The accusations against him were completely baseless.

对他的指控完全没有根据。

B2 adverb /ɪkˈstɛnsɪvli/

extensively

广泛地

Meaning

in a thorough or wide-ranging manner

Example

She traveled extensively across Europe for her research.

她为她的研究广泛地旅行了欧洲。

C2 noun /pɜːrtʃt raɪs/

Perched rice

膨化米

Meaning

puffed rice; rice that has been heated and puffed into light, crispy grains

Example

I enjoy eating puffed rice as a healthy snack.

我喜欢把膨化米当作健康的小吃。

B2 verb, adjective /ɪˈlæbəreɪt/ (verb), /ɪˈlæbərət/ (adjective)

elaborate

详细说明 / 设计复杂的

Meaning

verb: to explain something in detail; adjective: detailed and complicated in design

Example

She asked him to elaborate on his proposal.

她要求他详细说明他的提议。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈkaɪnd/

Unkind

残忍; 不友好

Meaning

cruel; not nice or caring toward others

Example

It was unkind of him to make fun of her appearance.

他取笑她的外貌，真是太不友善了。

B1 verb /ɪnˈvɑːlv/

involve

涉及

Meaning

to include as a necessary part, or to engage someone in an activity

Example

The project will involve several departments working together.

这个项目将涉及多个部门共同合作。

A2 noun /ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi/

economy

经济

Meaning

The wealth and resources of a country or region.

Example

A stable economy is essential for national growth.

稳定的经济对国家的增长至关重要。

B2 verb dɪˈtɪrɪəˌreɪts

deteriorates

恶化

Meaning

To become progressively worse; to decline in quality, condition, or strength.

Example

The quality of air deteriorates due to pollution.

因污染，空气质量正在恶化。

B2 noun /ˈmɜːrtʃənt/

merchant

商人

Meaning

a person or company involved in the trade of goods, especially in large quantities

Example

The merchant sold spices from distant lands.

商人出售来自遥远土地的香料。

B2 noun /ˈsmɑːrt.nəs/

Smartness

智慧；机智；整洁和时尚的外观

Meaning

intelligence; cleverness; neat and fashionable appearance

Example

Her smartness in solving problems impressed everyone.

她在解决问题时的智慧给大家留下了深刻印象。

C2 noun /ˈæf.ə.rɪ.zəm/

aphorism

Meaning

a short, witty saying that expresses a general truth or principle

Example

He began his speech with an aphorism about life and success.

C2 noun /ˈpɒntɪf/

pontiff

教皇或高级主教

Meaning

the pope or a high-ranking bishop in the Christian church

Example

The pontiff addressed the nation in a televised speech.

教皇在电视演讲中向国家发表讲话。

B2 noun /dɪˈnɒmɪˌneɪtər/

denominator

分母

Meaning

the number below the line in a fraction; a common factor in a situation

Example

In the fraction 3/4, the number 4 is the denominator.

在分数3/4中，数字4是分母。

C1 noun /əˈvɜːrʒən/

aversion

厌恶

Meaning

a strong feeling of dislike or unwillingness towards something

Example

She has a strong aversion to smoking.

她对吸烟有强烈的反感。

B2 adjective /ˌɛm.pəˈθɛ.tɪk/

empathetic

富有同理心

Meaning

Showing ability to understand and share feelings of others.

Example

She was empathetic towards her friend's struggles.

她对朋友的挣扎表现出富有同理心。

B2 noun /stəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Stability

稳定性

Meaning

the state of being stable; firmness; steadiness

Example

Political stability is essential for economic growth.

政治稳定对经济增长至关重要。

B2 verb /nɪˈɡoʊ.ʃi.eɪt/

negotiate

谈判

Meaning

To discuss something formally in order to reach an agreement.

Example

They negotiated a fair deal with the supplier.

他们与供应商谈判达成了公平的交易。

B1 adverb /ɪˈfɛktɪvli/

effectively

有效地

Meaning

in a way that produces the desired result; efficiently and successfully

Example

The team worked together effectively to finish the project on time.

团队有效地合作，按时完成了项目。

C2 verb /ˌweɪˈleɪ/

waylay

突然拦住 / 攻击

Meaning

to stop or interrupt someone unexpectedly, often to attack or detain them

Example

He was waylaid by reporters as he left the courthouse.

当他离开法院时，被记者拦住了。

C2 noun /dɪˈmʌrɪdʒ/

demurrage

滞纳金

Meaning

a charge payable to the owner of a ship or vehicle for not loading or unloading on time

Example

The company had to pay demurrage for delaying the unloading of goods.

公司因延误卸货而支付了滞纳金。

B2 noun /ˈɑːftərmɑːθ/

aftermath

后果

Meaning

the consequences or aftereffects of an event or situation, especially a disastrous one

Example

The aftermath of the earthquake was devastating.

地震的后果是毁灭性的。

B1 verb /ʌnˈræp/

unwrap

拆开

Meaning

remove wrapping or covering from something; reveal something gradually or clearly

Example

She carefully unwrapped the gift with excitement.

她兴奋地小心拆开了礼物。

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。

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。

B1 noun /ˈsɛkrəteri/

secretary

Meaning

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

Example

The secretary scheduled the meeting for tomorrow.

B2 adjective /ʌnˈlɪmɪtɪd/

unlimited

无限

Meaning

without any limits or restrictions

Example

The internet plan offers unlimited data for the whole month.

该互联网计划提供整个一个月的无限数据。

B2 adjective /rɪˈmuːvəbəl/

removable

可拆卸的

Meaning

able to be removed or taken away

Example

This phone has a removable battery.

这款手机有一块可拆卸的电池。

B2 adjective /ˌfæʃ.ənd/

Outdated

过时

Meaning

obsolete; no longer current

Example

This computer software is completely outdated.

这个软件完全过时了。

C1 noun kəˈmjuːnɪti ˈsɜːrvɪs aɪˈdiːəlz

community service ideals

社区服务理念

Meaning

Principles and standards of serving the community for social good.

Example

Community service ideals must be taught in schools.

社区服务理念必须在学校教授。

B1 noun /dɒt/

dot

点

Meaning

a small round mark or spot

Example

She drew a red dot on the paper.

她在纸上画了一个红点。

A2 noun /ˈtrævələr/

traveler

旅行者

Meaning

a person who is traveling or who often travels

Example

The traveler rested at a small inn after a long journey.

旅行者在长途旅行后在一家小旅馆休息。

C1 adjective /ˈskwɒlɪd/

squalid

极其脏乱

Meaning

extremely dirty and unpleasant, often due to poverty or neglect

Example

He lived in a squalid room with broken furniture.

他住在一个脏乱的房间里，里面有坏掉的家具。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈvaɪəbl/

unviable

不可行的

Meaning

Not capable of working successfully; not feasible or practical.

Example

The project was deemed unviable due to high costs.

由于高昂的成本，该项目被认为不可行。

B2 noun /ˈvɛtərən/

veteran

有经验的人 / 退役军人

Meaning

a person who has long experience in a particular field or an ex-member of the armed forces

Example

He is a veteran of the software industry.

他是软件行业的老兵。

B2 noun /ˈkʌm.pəs/

Compass

罗盘

Meaning

an instrument for finding direction with a magnetic needle pointing to magnetic north

Example

The hiker used a compass to find the right direction.

登山者使用罗盘来寻找正确的方向。

C2 verb /preɪt/

prate

喋喋不休

Meaning

to talk foolishly or at tedious length about something

Example

He would prate endlessly about his minor achievements.

他会不停地谈论他的微小成就。

C2 adjective /rɪˈfjuː.tə.bəl/

Refutable

可反驳的

Meaning

capable of being proven wrong or false; able to be disproved

Example

His theory was refutable because it could be tested experimentally.

他的理论是可以被反驳的，因为它可以通过实验测试。

C2 verb /seɪt/

sate

满足

Meaning

To satisfy fully or to excess.

Example

The huge meal sated their hunger after the long journey.

长途旅行后，丰盛的餐点满足了他们的饥饿。

A1 noun /ˈsætərdeɪ/

saturday

星期六

Meaning

The day of the week between Friday and Sunday; traditionally the sixth day of the week

Example

We are going to the beach on Saturday.

我们星期六去海滩。

C1 noun ˌmɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən ˈstrætədʒiz

mitigation strategies

缓解策略

Meaning

Plans and actions designed to reduce the severity or impact of problems or risks.

Example

Governments must adopt mitigation strategies for climate change.

政府必须为气候变化采取缓解策略。

C2 noun /ɪnˈtɛnʃən/

intension

内涵

Meaning

The internal content of a concept; the set of attributes implied by a word or phrase.

Example

The intension of the word 'dog' includes being a mammal and domesticated.

'狗'这个词的内涵包括是哺乳动物和被驯养。

C1 noun /kənˈtʃɛrtoʊ/

concerto

音乐作品

Meaning

a musical composition for one or more solo instruments accompanied by an orchestra

Example

She played a Mozart concerto with the orchestra.

她与乐队一起演奏了莫扎特的协奏曲。

C2 noun /ˈdʒʌŋk.tʃər/

jucture

关键时刻

Meaning

a particular point in time, especially one of great importance or crisis

Example

At this critical jucture, the company must decide whether to expand or downsize.

在这个关键时刻，公司必须决定是扩展还是裁员。

C2 adjective /veɪnˈɡlɔːriəs/

vainglorious

自负的

Meaning

Excessively proud of oneself or one’s achievements; boastful.

Example

The vainglorious leader boasted about his minor achievements.

那个自负的领导者炫耀着他的微不足道的成就。

C1 noun /ˈfɔɪeɪr/

foyer

前厅

Meaning

An entrance hall or lobby in a building.

Example

The guests waited in the hotel foyer before checking in.

客人在酒店大厅等候办理入住手续。

B1 verb /breɪk/

brake

Meaning

to slow down or stop a vehicle by applying a brake

Example

He braked suddenly to avoid hitting the dog.

B1 noun /ˈsʌb.ɜːb/

Suburb

郊区

Meaning

a residential area outside the central part of a city; an outlying district of a city

Example

They moved to a quiet suburb to raise their children away from city noise.

他们搬到了一个安静的郊区，把孩子们远离城市的喧嚣。

A1 pronoun /huː/

who

谁

Meaning

used to ask about a person or people

Example

Who is coming to the party tonight?

今晚谁来参加派对？

C1 noun /ˌprɒk.ləˈmeɪ.ʃən/

Proclamation

公告

Meaning

an official public announcement, especially one made by someone in authority

Example

The king issued a proclamation declaring peace.

国王发布了一项公告，宣布和平。

C2 noun /ˈkjʊriˌoʊ/

curio

奇特物品

Meaning

a small unusual or interesting object, often collected for its rarity

Example

She bought a curio from the antique shop.

她从古董店买了一个奇特物品。

C2 adjective /əˈθɜːrst/

athirst

渴望, 渴求

Meaning

Very eager or desirous for something.

Example

The explorer was athirst for adventure.

探险家渴望冒险。

B2 noun /ɪˈluː.ʒən/

Illusion

幻觉

Meaning

a thing that is or is likely to be wrongly perceived or interpreted; a false idea or belief

Example

The magician created a spectacular illusion that made the elephant appear to vanish.

魔术师创造了一个壮观的幻觉，使得大象看起来像消失了一样。

C1 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈbæləns/

counterbalance

抵消

Meaning

to offset or balance the effect of something

Example

Exercise can counterbalance the negative effects of stress.

运动可以抵消压力的负面影响。

C2 noun /ɡlʌt/

glut

供应过剩

Meaning

An excessive supply of something; more than is needed.

Example

There was a glut of cheap smartphones in the market.

市场上有过多的廉价智能手机。

B2 adjective /ˈskɪni/

Skinny

瘦的; 皮包骨的; 骨瘦如柴

Meaning

very thin; having little flesh or fat on the body

Example

The skinny cat looked like it hadn't eaten for days.

那只瘦猫看起来像是几天没吃东西了。

C1 noun /ˈsɪlk.wɜːrm/

Silk-worm

蚕

Meaning

the caterpillar of a moth that produces silk fibers used to make silk fabric

Example

Silkworms feed on mulberry leaves to produce silk.

蚕虫以桑叶为食，产生丝绸。

B2 noun ˈmɒn.ɪ.tər.ɪŋ

monitoring

监控

Meaning

The action of observing and checking the progress or quality of something over a period of time.

Example

Monitoring ensures compliance with standards.

监控确保符合标准。

C2 adjective /ˈflɒrɪd/

florid

过度装饰的 / 红润

Meaning

Having a red or flushed complexion; or excessively ornate and intricate.

Example

The speaker’s florid style made the lecture hard to follow.

演讲者过度装饰的风格使得讲座难以理解。

B1 noun /ˈɡæðərɪŋ/

gathering

聚会

Meaning

a meeting or assembly of people for a particular purpose

Example

We attended a family gathering last weekend.

我们上周末参加了一个家庭聚会。

C2 noun /ˌɛləˈkjuːʃn/

elocution

口才

Meaning

The skill of clear and expressive speech, especially in public speaking.

Example

She improved her elocution through constant practice.

她通过不断练习提高了她的口才。

B2 adjective /slæk/

slack

松弛

Meaning

not tight, firm, or busy; lacking tension or activity

Example

Business is slack during the rainy season.

在雨季生意很清淡。

C1 noun /ˈækwɪˌdʌkt/

aqueduct

引水道

Meaning

a structure built to carry water over long distances

Example

The Romans built aqueducts to supply water to their cities.

罗马人建造了引水道来为他们的城市提供水。

B2 noun /ˈmæt.rəs/

Mattress

床垫

Meaning

a large rectangular pad for supporting the reclining body, used as or on a bed

Example

We bought a new mattress for our bedroom.

我们为我们的卧室买了一个新床垫。

B2 verb /pɔːˈtreɪ/

portray

描绘

Meaning

to describe or represent something or someone in a work of art or literature

Example

The novel portrays a vivid picture of life in the countryside.

这部小说描绘了乡村生活的生动图景。

B2 noun /ˈɒt.ər/

Otter

水獺

Meaning

a mammal with webbed feet that lives near water and feeds on fish

Example

The playful otter swam gracefully in the river.

顽皮的水獺优雅地在河里游泳。

C2 noun /trænsˈluːsəns/

translucence

半透明性

Meaning

the quality of allowing light to pass through but not detailed shapes

Example

The translucence of the curtains filled the room with soft light.

窗帘的半透明性让房间充满了柔和的光线。

C2 noun /ˈmær.oʊ ʌv ˈplæn.tɪn triː/

Marrow of plantain tree

香蕉树髓

Meaning

the soft inner part of the banana plant stem that is used as a vegetable in cooking

Example

The marrow of plantain tree is commonly used in traditional Bengali cuisine.

香蕉树的髓质常用于传统的孟加拉菜肴中。

B2 verb /kəˈmɛnd/

commend

表扬

Meaning

to praise formally or officially

Example

The teacher commended the students for their hard work.

老师表扬了学生们的努力。

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 /ˌprɪnsɪˈpæləti/

principality

公国

Meaning

a state ruled by a prince

Example

Monaco is a famous principality in Europe.

摩纳哥是欧洲著名的公国。

C1 noun /fɪkˈseɪ.ʃən/

fixation

固执的兴趣或对某事或某人的执念

Meaning

An obsessive interest in or feeling about someone or something.

Example

His fixation on perfectionism delayed project completion.

他对完美主义的固执导致项目完成的延迟。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈsɒlvənt/

insolvent

破产

Meaning

unable to pay debts owed

Example

The insolvent firm could not meet its financial obligations.

破产公司无法履行其财务义务。

A2 noun /ˈkær.ət/

Carrot

胡萝卜

Meaning

a long pointed orange root vegetable that grows underground

Example

Carrots are rich in vitamin A.

胡萝卜富含维生素A。

C1 verb /ˈməʊbɪlaɪz/

mobilize

动员

Meaning

to organize or prepare people or resources for action

Example

The leader worked hard to mobilize the community for the protest.

领导者努力动员社区参与抗议。

C1 noun /slɪt/

Slit

裂缝

Meaning

a long narrow opening or cut

Example

There was a small slit in the fabric.

布料上有一个小裂缝。

C2 adjective /ɪɡˈnoʊ.bəl/

Ignoble

卑鄙; 可耻; 不光彩

Meaning

dishonorable; not noble in character; base or mean

Example

His ignoble actions betrayed his friends' trust.

他卑鄙的行为背叛了朋友的信任。

C2 noun /ˈlɔːŋ.ɡən/

Longan

龙眼

Meaning

a small round tropical fruit with translucent white flesh and sweet taste, related to lychee

Example

Longan fruits are often eaten fresh or dried and are popular in Asian desserts.

龙眼果通常鲜食或晒干，在亚洲甜点中很受欢迎。

C1 adjective /prɪˈzʌmp.tʃu.əs/

presumptuous

自负的

Meaning

Overconfident, rude, or taking liberties without permission.

Example

It was presumptuous of him to make that decision without consulting others.

他在没有征求他人意见的情况下做出决定，显得非常自负。

C1 noun /ˈlɛk.sɪ.kɒn/

lexicon

词汇

Meaning

The vocabulary of a person, language, or branch of knowledge; a collection of words and terms.

Example

A translator must have a vast lexicon of both languages.

翻译人员必须掌握两种语言的广泛词汇。

B2 verb /fjuːz/

fuse

熔合

Meaning

To join or blend two or more things together into one.

Example

The two metals fused under high heat.

这两种金属在高温下融合。

B2 noun, verb /ˈplɑːstər/

plaster

石膏，修补

Meaning

a soft mixture applied to walls or used to cover wounds; or to cover or coat with plaster

Example

The workers plastered the walls to make them smooth.

工人们将墙壁涂上石膏，使其平滑。

C1 verb rɪˈlɪŋ.kwɪʃ

relinquish

放弃

Meaning

To give up any authority, responsibility, or property.

Example

He decided to relinquish his position as CEO.

他决定放弃CEO职位。

B2 adjective /ˈsoʊ.vi.ət/

soviet

苏联的

Meaning

relating to the Soviet Union or its government

Example

The Soviet era saw significant changes in Eastern Europe.

苏联时代见证了东欧的重大变化。

C2 noun /ˈsɛnʃəns/

sentience

感知能力

Meaning

The capacity to feel, perceive, or experience subjectively.

Example

Many argue that animals possess sentience.

许多人认为动物具有感知能力。

A2 noun /ˈfɪŋ.ɡər/

Finger

手指

Meaning

any of the four long thin parts of the hand (or five, if the thumb is included)

Example

She pointed with her finger to show the direction to the museum.

她用手指指向博物馆的方向。

A2 verb /bɪld/

build

建造

Meaning

to make something by putting materials together; to construct

Example

They will build a new school in our neighborhood.

他们将在我们社区建一所新学校。