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C2 verb /fɔɪst/

foist

强加
Meaning
To impose something unwelcome or unnecessary on someone.
Example
He tried to foist his old books onto his friends.
他试图把他的旧书强加给朋友们。
C1 noun /bɒmˈbɑːrdmənt/

bombardment

轰炸
Meaning
a continuous attack with bombs or other projectiles
Example
The city endured a heavy bombardment during the war.
这座城市在战争期间承受了猛烈的轰炸。
C1 preposition/adverb/conjunction /ˌnɒtwɪθˈstændɪŋ/

notwithstanding

尽管如此
Meaning
In spite of; despite
Example
Notwithstanding the challenges, the team completed the project.
尽管面临挑战，团队完成了项目。
C2 verb /ˈnɔːzieɪt/

nauseate

引起恶心
Meaning
To make someone feel sick, with an inclination to vomit.
Example
The spoiled food nauseated him quickly.
坏掉的食物很快让他感到恶心。
C2 adjective /ˈsætərˌnaɪn/

saturnine

忧郁的
Meaning
slow and gloomy in mood
Example
His saturnine expression made everyone in the room uncomfortable.
他的忧郁表情让房间里的人都感到不舒服。
A1 noun /ˈkʌl.ər/

Colour

颜色
Meaning
the property possessed by an object of producing different sensations on the eye as a result of the way it reflects light; hue, tint, shade
Example
What is your favorite colour for painting the bedroom walls?
你最喜欢的卧室墙面涂什么颜色？
B1 noun /roʊp/

rope

绳子
Meaning
a strong, thick cord made of twisted fibers or strands
Example
The climbers used a rope to scale the mountain.
登山者用绳子攀登山峰。
B1 verb /dɪɡ/

dig

挖掘
Meaning
to break up and move earth with a tool or machine, or with hands, paws, etc.
Example
They decided to dig a hole for the new tree.
他们决定为新树挖一个洞。
C1 noun /ˈtaɪ.ɡrəs/

Tigress

母老虎
Meaning
an adult female tiger
Example
The powerful tigress hunted silently through the jungle.
强大的母老虎悄悄地穿越丛林。
B1 verb /ɪkˈspɪəriənsɪŋ/

experiencing

经历
Meaning
Encountering or undergoing an event or occurrence.
Example
The travelers are experiencing the thrill of adventure.
旅行者正在体验冒险的刺激。
B2 noun /rɪˈfɔːr.mər/

Reformer

改革者
Meaning
a person who works to bring about positive changes in society or institutions
Example
The social reformer dedicated her life to improving education for all children.
社会改革者致力于改善所有儿童的教育。
C2 noun /priːˈɛmɪnəns/

preeminence

卓越
Meaning
The fact of surpassing all others; superiority.
Example
The university has gained preeminence in medical research.
该大学在医学研究中已获得卓越地位。
C1 noun /rɪˈfaɪnəri/

refinery

炼油厂
Meaning
an industrial facility where raw materials are processed and purified
Example
The oil refinery processes thousands of barrels daily.
石油炼油厂每天处理数千桶石油。
C2 noun /ˈfɜːrðərəns/

furtherance

促进
Meaning
The advancement or promotion of something.
Example
The new policy was introduced in furtherance of social justice.
新政策是为了促进社会公正而引入的。
C2 adjective /ˈmɔːdlɪn/

maudlin

过于伤感
Meaning
Overly sentimental, often tearfully or weakly emotional.
Example
He became maudlin after a few drinks.
他喝了几杯后变得情绪化。
B2 verb /ˈpenɪtreɪt/

penetrate

穿透
Meaning
to go into or through something; to understand something deeply
Example
The bullet penetrated the wall.
子弹穿透了墙壁。
C1 noun /ˈneɪ.vəl fɔːrs/

Naval Force

海军
Meaning
the branch of a nation's armed services that conducts military operations at sea
Example
The naval force protected the country's coastline from enemy attacks.
海军保护了国家的海岸线免受敌人攻击
C2 noun /ˈæpəplɛksi/

apoplexy

由于中风或极端愤怒而导致的突然失去意识或控制
Meaning
A sudden loss of consciousness or control due to stroke or extreme anger.
Example
The old man nearly had apoplexy when he heard the shocking news.
那位老人听到震惊的消息时差点昏厥。
C1 noun /ˈdjuːplɛks/

duplex

双拼房
Meaning
A house or apartment divided into two separate residences.
Example
They live in a duplex near the city center.
他们住在市中心附近的一座双拼房里。
B2 noun ˈpɛstɪˌsaɪd

pesticide

杀虫剂
Meaning
A substance used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants or to animals.
Example
The pesticide sprayed in the field killed the harmful insects.
在田间喷洒的杀虫剂杀死了有害的昆虫。
B1 noun /ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪmənt/

Unemployment

失业
Meaning
the state of being unemployed; lack of paid work
Example
The unemployment rate has increased significantly this year.
今年失业率显著上升。
A1 adjective /fjuː/

few

少数
Meaning
A small number of; not many.
Example
Only a few students attended the class.
只有少数学生参加了课堂。
B2 noun, verb, adjective /ˈpeɪtənt/ or /ˈpætənt/

patent

专利
Meaning
a government license granting exclusive rights to an inventor; also to obtain such rights
Example
He patented his new invention to protect it from being copied.
他为保护他的发明不被复制而申请了专利。
C1 noun /rɪˈsɜː.dʒəns/

resurgence

复兴
Meaning
An increase or revival after a period of little activity, popularity, or occurrence.
Example
The city saw a resurgence in tourism after the pandemic.
这座城市在大流行后看到了旅游业的复兴。
B2 noun /lɔːntʃ/

Launch

快艇
Meaning
a large motorboat or a boat used to transport people and goods
Example
We took a launch to cross the river.
我们乘坐快艇穿越了河流。
B2 noun /ˌsɛlf ɪˈstiːm/

self-esteem

自尊
Meaning
confidence in one's own worth or abilities; self-respect
Example
Building self-esteem takes time and consistent effort.
建立自尊需要时间和持续的努力。
C1 noun /pəˈθɒlədʒi/

pathology

病理学
Meaning
the scientific study of diseases, their causes, processes, and effects on the body
Example
Advances in pathology helped the doctors identify the rare infection quickly.
病理学的进展帮助医生迅速识别罕见的感染。
B2 noun /ˌɪmɪˈɡreɪʃən/

immigration

移民
Meaning
the action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country
Example
Immigration policies vary from country to country.
移民政策因国家而异。
C1 noun /ˈem.ɪ.nəns/

Eminence

名声; 卓越
Meaning
fame or recognized superiority; high rank or status
Example
The professor achieved eminence in the field of quantum physics.
教授在量子物理学领域获得了名声。
C2 verb /dɪˈstreɪn/

distrain

扣押
Meaning
to seize someone's property in order to obtain payment of rent or other money owed
Example
The landlord distrained the tenant's furniture for unpaid rent.
房东因租金未付扣押了租客的家具。
C2 verb /ˌɪntərˈsiːd/

intercede

Meaning
to act or plead on behalf of someone in difficulty or trouble; to intervene between parties to help resolve a dispute
Example
She interceded with the teacher to give her brother another chance.
B1 adjective /ˈɪnəsənt/

Innocent

无辜的; 纯洁的; 无害的
Meaning
free from guilt or sin; pure; harmless; naive
Example
The innocent child had no idea that her parents were planning a surprise party.
那个无辜的孩子不知道她的父母正在策划一个惊喜派对。
C2 verb /lɔːd/

laud

Meaning
To praise someone or something highly, especially in public.
Example
The critic lauded the actor's performance as a masterpiece.
B2 adjective /ˈdæz.lɪŋ/

Dazzling

耀眼的; 令人印象深刻的
Meaning
extremely bright and impressive; brilliant and stunning
Example
The dazzling lights of the city amazed the tourists.
城市的耀眼灯光让游客感到惊讶。
C1 adjective /ˌɒstɛnˈteɪʃəs/

ostentatious

炫耀的
Meaning
Characterized by a showy or pretentious display intended to impress others.
Example
He wore an ostentatious gold chain to the party.
他在派对上戴着一条炫耀的金链子。
A2 verb /daɪ/

die

死
Meaning
to stop living; to cease to exist
Example
The flowers will die without water.
花儿没有水就会死。
C2 noun /mɔːrˈtɪʃən/

mortician

殡仪员
Meaning
a person whose job is to prepare dead bodies for burial or cremation and to arrange funerals
Example
The mortician prepared the body for the funeral service.
殡仪员为葬礼服务准备了尸体。
C2 verb /ɪmˈpɛnd/

impend

临近
Meaning
to be about to happen; to loom threateningly
Example
Dark clouds suggested that a storm was impeding.
乌云暗示着暴风雨即将来临。
C1 noun /ˈtʃaɪ.nə.weər/

China-ware

瓷器
Meaning
dishes, plates, cups, and other tableware made of porcelain or fine ceramic
Example
The expensive china-ware was displayed in the cabinet.
昂贵的瓷器被展示在橱柜里。
B2 verb /straɪv/

strive

奋斗
Meaning
To make great efforts to achieve or obtain something.
Example
She strives to be the best student in her class.
她努力成为班里最好的学生。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrdʒəri/

forgery

伪造
Meaning
the crime of making fake documents, money, or artworks
Example
The bank detected a forgery in the signature on the cheque.
银行发现支票签名上的伪造。
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。
A2 noun ɪˈmɜː.dʒən.si

emergency

紧急情况
Meaning
A sudden situation that is dangerous or serious and needs immediate attention or action.
Example
A financial emergency can arise at any time.
财务紧急情况可以随时发生。
C2 noun /kɔˈrɪkə soˈbɔrnə/

Corica soborna

卡奇基鱼
Meaning
a small silvery fish species found in South Asian rivers, commonly used in local cuisine
Example
Corica soborna is a popular ingredient in traditional Bengali fish curry.
科里卡索博尔纳是传统孟加拉鱼咖喱中的一种受欢迎的配料。
C2 noun /ˌɪdiəˈsɪŋkrəsi/

idiosyncrasy

特徵
Meaning
A distinctive or peculiar characteristic, habit, or mannerism unique to an individual.
Example
One of her idiosyncrasies was humming while working.
她的一个偶发性特征是工作时哼歌。
B1 adjective /fɒnd/

fond

喜爱
Meaning
having a strong liking or affection for something or someone
Example
She is fond of painting and spends hours in front of her canvas.
她非常喜爱画画，并且在画布前面花费了几个小时。
C2 noun /ˈvɪtəlz/

victuals

食品
Meaning
Food or provisions, especially for human consumption.
Example
The travelers packed enough victuals for their long journey.
旅行者为他们的长途旅行打包了足够的食物。
A1 verb /kɔːl/

call

打电话
Meaning
to say something loudly; to telephone someone; to name
Example
Please call me when you arrive home.
请在到家后给我打电话。
C2 verb /vɪˈtjuːpəreɪt/

vituperate

严厉批评
Meaning
To criticize harshly or abuse verbally.
Example
The politician was quick to vituperate his opponents during the debate.
政治家在辩论中迅速地批评了他的对手。
C2 adjective /ˈtɜːrbɪd/

turbid

浑浊
Meaning
Cloudy, opaque, or thick with suspended matter; confused or obscure in meaning.
Example
The river water became turbid after the heavy rains.
大雨过后，河水变得浑浊。
C2 noun /ɪnˈtɜːrstɪs/

interstice

缝隙
Meaning
a small space that lies between things
Example
Light filtered through the narrow interstices of the wall.
光线透过墙壁的狭窄缝隙照射进来。
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。
B1 adverb; adjective /ˈkaɪndli/

kindly

亲切地
Meaning
in a kind or gentle manner; showing kindness or goodwill
Example
She kindly helped the old man cross the street.
她亲切地帮助老人过马路。
B1 noun /ˈfæktər/

factor

因素
Meaning
A circumstance, fact, or influence that contributes to a result.
Example
Weather is an important factor in crop production.
天气是作物生产中的一个重要因素。
C1 noun rɪˈdɛmpʃən

redemption

救赎
Meaning
The action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil.
Example
The story highlights the theme of redemption.
这个故事突出了救赎的主题。
B1 noun /ˈhɛdˌlaɪn/

headline

头条新闻
Meaning
The title of a newspaper article printed in large letters.
Example
The scandal made front-page headlines.
丑闻成为了头条新闻。
B1 adjective /əˈɡrɛsɪv/

aggressive

激进
Meaning
ready or likely to attack or confront; forceful
Example
The salesman used an aggressive strategy to close the deal.
销售员使用了激进的策略来完成交易。
C2 noun /ˌmɪsæprɪˈhɛnʃən/

misapprehension

误解
Meaning
a mistaken belief or misunderstanding
Example
There is a common misapprehension about the causes of the disease.
关于疾病原因存在常见的误解。
C1 noun ˈsɒl.vən.si

solvency

拥有超过负债的资产; 偿还债务的能力
Meaning
The possession of assets in excess of liabilities; ability to pay debts.
Example
The company's solvency improved after restructuring.
公司在重组后偿付能力得到了改善。
C2 verb /ˈmjuːtɪleɪt/

mutilate

摧残
Meaning
to inflict serious damage on something, often by cutting or tearing
Example
The ancient manuscript was mutilated by careless handling.
古老的手稿因不小心处理而被摧残。
C1 verb /əˈprɛs/

oppress

压迫
Meaning
to keep someone down by harsh and unfair use of authority; to suppress
Example
The dictator oppressed the people for decades.
独裁者压迫人民数十年。
A2 verb /hɜːrt/

hurt

伤害
Meaning
to cause pain or injury; to feel pain physically or emotionally
Example
My back hurts from sitting too long.
我的背部因为坐得太久而疼痛。
C1 noun /ˌmaʊntəˈnɪə/

mountaineer

登山者
Meaning
A person who climbs mountains as a sport or profession.
Example
The mountaineer reached the summit after a long climb.
登山者在长时间的攀登后达到了山顶。
C1 adjective /ˈskænti/

Scanty

尺寸或数量小；不足；勉强足够
Meaning
small in size or amount; insufficient; barely adequate
Example
The refugee camp had scanty food supplies.
难民营的食物供应非常少。
C1 adjective /ˌɪlɪˈdʒɪtɪmət/

illegitimate

非法
Meaning
Not authorized by law, rules, or standards; not recognized as valid.
Example
The court ruled the contract to be illegitimate.
法院裁定合同是非法的。
B2 adjective /trɔːˈmætɪk/

traumatic

创伤的
Meaning
Deeply distressing or disturbing, often related to emotional or physical injury.
Example
The accident was a traumatic experience for the entire family.
这场事故对整个家庭来说是一次创伤的经历。
A2 noun /dɪˈskʌʃən/

discussion

讨论
Meaning
The action or process of talking about something in order to reach a decision or share ideas.
Example
The project needs more discussion before moving forward.
该项目需要更多的讨论，然后才能继续进行。
C1 noun /ˈɛksədəs/

exodus

大规模撤离
Meaning
A mass departure of people from a place.
Example
There was a sudden exodus of workers after the strike began.
罢工开始后，工人们突然发生了大规模撤离。
B2 noun /kɒd fɪʃ/

Cod fish

鳕鱼
Meaning
A large marine fish with white flesh, commonly used for food
Example
The fisherman caught a large cod fish in the North Atlantic.
渔夫在北大西洋捕到了一条大鳕鱼。
B2 adverb /ˈdʒenərəsli/

generously

慷慨地
Meaning
in a kind, giving, or unselfish manner; in a plentiful or abundant way
Example
She generously donated money to help the poor.
她慷慨地捐钱帮助穷人。
C1 noun /ˈkɒnfɪdænt/

confidant

知己
Meaning
A person with whom one shares a secret or private matter, trusting them not to repeat it.
Example
She found a true confidant in her childhood friend.
她在她的童年朋友中找到了一个真正的知己。
C1 adjective /bɪˈnaɪn/

benign

Meaning
Gentle, kind, or not harmful (especially of a disease or tumor).
Example
The doctor assured her that the tumor was benign.
C2 noun /ˈflæt.ər.ər/

Flatterer

奉承者
Meaning
a person who lavishes praise, often insincerely and in order to gain advantage
Example
The king was surrounded by flatterers who only told him what he wanted to hear.
国王被奉承者围绕，他们只告诉他他想听的话。
C1 noun /ˈhɪp.ə.krɪt/

Hypocrite

伪君子; 假仁假义者
Meaning
a person who acts in contradiction to their stated beliefs or feelings; a pretender
Example
Don't be a hypocrite by demanding honesty from others while lying yourself.
不要做伪君子，要求别人诚实，而自己却撒谎。
A2 noun ˈliːdər

leader

领导者
Meaning
A person who leads or commands a group, organization, or country.
Example
The leader inspired people.
领导者激励了人们。
C1 adjective /frəˈnɛtɪk/

frenetic

狂乱的
Meaning
Fast and energetic in a wild or uncontrolled way.
Example
The stock market experienced frenetic trading after the announcement.
公告后股市经历了狂乱的交易。
B1 noun /tɛkˈniːk/

technique

技巧
Meaning
A particular way of carrying out a task, especially with skill.
Example
She learned a new breathing technique in yoga class.
她在瑜伽课上学会了一种新的呼吸技巧。
B2 noun /ˌsɜː.kjʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

circulation

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Meaning
The movement of blood through the body, or the movement of any fluid through a closed system.
Example
Proper circulation ensures that oxygen and nutrients reach every cell.
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B1 noun ˈdɪsɪplɪn

discipline

纪律
Meaning
The practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using punishment to correct disobedience
Example
Discipline helps maintain focus and productivity.
纪律有助于保持专注和生产力。
B2 noun ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəl ˌdɛɡrəˈdeɪʃən

environmental degradation

环境退化
Meaning
The deterioration of the environment through depletion of resources and destruction of ecosystems.
Example
Environmental degradation threatens biodiversity.
环境退化威胁到生物多样性。
C1 adjective /ˈsɪnjuəs/

sinuous

蜿蜒
Meaning
Having many curves, bends, or turns; winding.
Example
The hikers followed a sinuous path through the forest.
徒步旅行者沿着蜿蜒的路径穿过森林。
B2 verb əˈlaɪn.ɪŋ

aligning

对齐
Meaning
Placing or arranging things in a straight line or in correct relative positions.
Example
Aligning education with global standards is vital.
将教育与全球标准对齐是至关重要的。
C1 noun /ˌkɔːriˈɒɡrəfi/

choreography

编舞
Meaning
The art of designing and arranging dances and movements.
Example
The choreography of the ballet was breathtaking.
芭蕾舞的编舞令人惊叹。
B2 noun /ˌfer.ˈwel/

Farewell

告别
Meaning
an act of parting or of marking someone's departure
Example
The company organized a farewell party for the retiring manager.
公司为即将退休的经理举办了告别派对。
C2 adjective /kənˈfɔːrməbl/

conformable

一致的
Meaning
Capable of being adapted or consistent with something; compliant.
Example
His actions were conformable to the rules of the institution.
他的行为与机构的规定一致。
C1 noun/verb /tɔːrˈpiːdoʊ/

torpedo

鱼雷
Meaning
A self-propelled underwater missile; to attack or destroy something suddenly and forcefully.
Example
The submarine launched a torpedo at the enemy ship.
潜艇向敌舰发射了鱼雷。
B1 adjective /ʌnˈnoʊn/

Unknown

未知
Meaning
not known or identified; unfamiliar
Example
The author of this letter remains unknown.
这封信的作者仍然未知。
B2 adjective /rɪˈzɪl.i.ənt/

resilient

韧性
Meaning
Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.
Example
Resilient materials ensure durability.
韧性材料确保耐用性。
C1 verb /ɪnˈkrɪmɪˌneɪt/

incriminate

使犯罪
Meaning
to make someone appear guilty of a crime or wrongdoing
Example
The new evidence could incriminate the suspect in the robbery case.
新证据可能会让嫌疑犯在抢劫案件中使犯罪。
C1 noun /ˈpɪt.fɔːl/

pitfall

陷阱，困难
Meaning
a hidden or unexpected danger or difficulty
Example
Investors must be aware of the pitfalls of the market.
投资者必须意识到市场中的陷阱。
C2 noun /ˈɡævəl/

gavel

法槌
Meaning
A small ceremonial mallet used by a judge or an auctioneer to signal attention or mark a decision.
Example
The judge struck the gavel to call the court to order.
法官敲打法槌以召集法庭秩序。
C2 adjective /ˈfræk.ʃəs/

Fractious

暴躁的；易怒的；难以控制的
Meaning
irritable and quarrelsome; difficult to control; bad-tempered
Example
The fractious child refused to follow any of the teacher's instructions.
那个易怒的孩子拒绝遵循老师的任何指示。
B2 adjective /hɑːrˈmoʊ.ni.əs/

harmonious

和谐的, 协调的, 一致的
Meaning
Characterized by agreement or concord; forming a pleasing or consistent whole.
Example
A harmonious work environment boosts productivity.
和谐的工作环境提高了生产力。
C1 noun /ˈlɪbərəlɪzəm/

liberalism

自由主义
Meaning
a political and social philosophy advocating individual freedoms, democracy, and equality
Example
Liberalism emphasizes freedom of speech and human rights.
自由主义强调言论自由和人权。
C1 adjective ˌæd.vɚˈser.i.əl

adversarial

对抗的
Meaning
Involving or characterized by conflict or opposition.
Example
The two companies have an adversarial relationship in the market.
这两家公司在市场上有对抗的关系。
A2 noun /dɪˈɡriː/

degree

学位 / 程度
Meaning
an amount or level of something; an academic qualification
Example
She earned a degree in engineering.
她获得了工程学位。
C2 adjective /ˈfiːtɪd/

foetid

恶臭的
Meaning
having an offensive, unpleasant smell
Example
The foetid smell from the garbage made it hard to breathe.
垃圾散发出的恶臭使得呼吸变得困难。
C1 adjective /ˈven.ə.məs/

Venomous

有毒的; 恶意的;
Meaning
secreting venom; full of malice or spite; extremely hostile
Example
The venomous snake struck quickly at its prey.
毒蛇迅速袭击了它的猎物。
C2 verb /dɪˈfoʊlieɪt/

defoliate

除叶
Meaning
to strip leaves from a tree, plant, or area, often using chemicals
Example
The farmers defoliated the fields before harvest.
农民在收获前除叶了田地。
A2 verb /ˈmenʃən/

mention

提到
Meaning
to refer to something briefly; to speak about or name
Example
She forgot to mention the meeting time.
她忘记提到会议时间。
C2 verb /kəˈmɪŋɡəl/

commingle

混合
Meaning
To mix or blend different things together.
Example
The charity does not commingle donations with operational funds.
慈善机构不会将捐款与运营资金混合。
B2 noun /ɡoʊld rɪŋ/

Gold ring

金戒指
Meaning
a circular band of gold worn as jewelry, typically on a finger
Example
He gave her a beautiful gold ring for their anniversary.
他为他们的周年纪念送给了她一枚漂亮的金戒指。
C1 adjective kəʊˈhiː.sɪv

cohesive

凝聚力强
Meaning
Characterized by or causing cohesion; forming a united whole.
Example
The team displayed a cohesive strategy.
团队展示了一个凝聚力强的战略。
C2 noun /ˌɪmprəˈpraɪəti/

impropriety

不当行为
Meaning
Failure to observe standards of honesty or modesty; improper behavior.
Example
The politician was accused of financial impropriety.
该政治家被指控涉及财务不当行为。
B2 noun /ɪnˈtɜː.prə.tər/

Interpreter

口译员; 翻译员;
Meaning
a person who translates orally from one language into another; someone who explains meaning
Example
The international conference hired professional interpreters to translate speeches in real time.
国际会议聘请了专业口译员来实时翻译演讲。
C2 adjective /ˈleɪ.baɪl/ or /ˈlæb.aɪl/

labile

不稳定的
Meaning
easily altered or unstable; prone to change
Example
Her mood was so labile that it changed several times in an hour.
她的情绪如此不稳定，在一小时内改变了几次。
C2 noun ˌæm.ɔː.tɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

amortization

摊销
Meaning
The process of paying off debt with regular payments over time.
Example
The amortization schedule showed a 10-year repayment plan.
摊销计划显示了一个10年的还款计划。
B2 verb /ˈæɡ.rə.veɪt/

aggravate

加重
Meaning
To make a situation worse or more serious.
Example
Scratching the rash will only aggravate the condition.
抓破皮疹只会加重病情。
C1 adjective /ɪˈrɛpərəbəl/

Irreparable

不可修复的
Meaning
impossible to repair or fix; permanent damage that cannot be undone
Example
The accident caused irreparable damage to his spine.
事故导致了他脊柱的不可修复损伤。
C2 noun /ˌpliːnɪpəˈtɛnʃəri/

plenipotentiary

全权代表
Meaning
a person invested with full power to act on behalf of another, especially in diplomacy
Example
The ambassador was a plenipotentiary sent to negotiate the treaty.
大使是被派往谈判条约的全权代表。
C2 noun /ˈneɪˌseɪ.ɪŋ/

naysaying

负面言论
Meaning
The act of expressing negative or pessimistic views.
Example
His constant naysaying discouraged the team.
他不断的负面言论使团队失去了动力。
B2 noun /ˈes.əns/

Essence

本质
Meaning
the intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something
Example
The essence of good teaching is the ability to inspire students.
优秀教学的本质是能够激励学生。
C2 verb, noun /ɡaʊdʒ/

gouge

挖掘，漫天要价
Meaning
To cut or scoop out a deep hole or groove; to overcharge unfairly.
Example
He accidentally gouged a hole in the wooden table.
他不小心在木桌子上挖了个洞。
B2 noun /ˈpoʊ.di.əm/

Podium

讲台
Meaning
a small platform on which a person may stand to be seen by an audience
Example
The winner stood on the podium to receive the gold medal.
获胜者站在讲台上领奖。
B1 noun /ˈɔːfɪsər/

officer

警官
Meaning
a person in a position of authority, especially in law enforcement
Example
The officer gave him a ticket for speeding.
警官因超速给了他一张罚单。
A2 verb /ˈstɑːtɪŋ/

starting

开始
Meaning
beginning to do or experience something
Example
She is starting a new job next week.
她下周开始一份新工作。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈvɛtərət/

inveterate

根深蒂固
Meaning
having a long-established habit, activity, or interest that is unlikely to change
Example
He is an inveterate reader who spends hours in the library every day.
他是一个根深蒂固的读者，每天在图书馆度过几个小时。
B2 noun plɒt

plot

情节
Meaning
The main story of a piece of writing, or the series of events that happen in it.
Example
The plot of A Tale of Two Cities is intense and gripping.
'双城记'的情节紧张且引人入胜。
C1 noun /rɪˈvɒl.vər/

Revolver

左轮手枪
Meaning
a pistol with revolving chambers enabling several shots to be fired without reloading
Example
The detective drew his revolver from its holster.
侦探从枪套中拔出了他的左轮手枪。
C2 noun /ˈprɛʃəns/ or /ˈpriːʃəns/

prescience

预见
Meaning
the ability to know or predict what will happen in the future
Example
Her prescience about market trends saved the company.
她对市场趋势的预见拯救了公司。
B1 verb /rɪˈper/

repair

修理
Meaning
to fix something that is broken or damaged
Example
The mechanic will repair the car's engine tomorrow.
机械师明天将修理汽车发动机。