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B2 verb ˈfɔːr.mjə.leɪt

formulate

制定
Meaning
To create or develop a plan or idea clearly and specifically, to construct an idea or strategy clearly.
Example
The company must formulate a strategy for expansion.
公司必须制定扩展策略。
B1 verb /əˈtætʃ/

attach

附加
Meaning
to join or fasten something to another thing
Example
Please attach the document to the email before sending.
请在发送之前将文件附加到电子邮件中。
C2 verb /ɪkˈspeɪʃiˌeɪt/

expatiate

详细讨论或写作
Meaning
to speak or write at length or in detail
Example
The professor expatiated on the importance of critical thinking.
教授详细阐述了批判性思维的重要性。
C1 adjective /ˈɡæstrɪk/

gastric

胃的 / 胃部问题
Meaning
Relating to the stomach.
Example
She was prescribed medicine for her gastric problems.
她被开了治疗胃病的药。
C2 noun /ˈprɪvɪti/

privity

私密关系, 合同关系
Meaning
A close, private, or special relationship; in law, the direct connection between parties to a contract.
Example
There was no privity of contract between the supplier and the customer.
供应商和客户之间没有合同关系。
C2 noun /ˈsteɪtkraft/

statecraft

治国艺术
Meaning
The art of governing and managing state affairs effectively.
Example
The leader was praised for his exceptional statecraft in handling international relations.
领导因其在处理国际关系方面的卓越治国艺术而受到赞扬。
C1 noun /ɪˈvæp.ər.ə.tɪv ˈkuː.lər/

Evaporative cooler

蒸发冷却器
Meaning
a cooling device that uses water evaporation to reduce air temperature
Example
The evaporative cooler works best in dry climates.
蒸发冷却器在干燥的气候中效果最好。
C1 verb /bɒmˈbɑːrd/

bombard

Meaning
to attack continuously with bombs, questions, or other forces
Example
Reporters bombarded the minister with difficult questions.
B1 noun, verb /ˈkrɛdɪt/

credit

Meaning
As a noun: the ability to obtain goods or services before payment; recognition for an achievement. As a verb: to publicly acknowledge someone's contribution.
Example
She received credit for her contribution to the project.
C1 noun ˌpɒlɪˈneɪʃən

Pollination

授粉
Meaning
The process by which pollen is transferred from flowers, enabling plant reproduction.
Example
Butterflies play a vital role in pollination.
蝴蝶在授粉过程中起着至关重要的作用。
B2 adjective /ˌθɛr.əˈpjuː.tɪk/

therapeutic

治疗性
Meaning
Having a healing or beneficial effect on the body or mind.
Example
Meditation is highly therapeutic for mental well-being.
冥想对心理健康非常有治疗作用。
C2 noun /ˈbælæst/

ballast

压舱物
Meaning
heavy material used to stabilize a ship or vehicle
Example
The ship was loaded with ballast to remain steady in the storm.
船只装载了压舱物，以便在风暴中保持稳定。
B1 adjective /ˈæn.ju.əl/

annual

年度
Meaning
happening once every year
Example
The company holds an annual meeting for all its shareholders.
公司每年为所有股东举办年度会议。
C1 adjective /ˈplɒd.ɪŋ/

plodding

缓慢且乏味
Meaning
slow-moving and unexciting; showing steady effort
Example
The movie was entertaining but a bit plodding in the middle.
这部电影很有趣，但中间有点缓慢且乏味。
C2 adjective /ˌhɑːrdˈbɪtn̩/

hard-bitten

坚韧且经验丰富
Meaning
tough and experienced, not easily affected by emotions or hardship
Example
The hard-bitten detective showed no sign of surprise at the crime scene.
那个经验丰富的侦探在犯罪现场毫无惊讶之情。
C1 adjective /ˈmɜː.sɪ.ləs/

Merciless

冷酷无情; 残忍的;
Meaning
showing no mercy or pity; cruel and heartless
Example
The merciless dictator showed no compassion.
无情的独裁者没有显示任何同情。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈstrʌkʃənəl/

instructional

教学的
Meaning
providing knowledge or information; intended to teach
Example
The website offers many instructional videos for beginners.
该网站提供许多教学视频，适合初学者。
B2 noun ˈbænd.wɪdθ

bandwidth

带宽
Meaning
A range of frequencies within a given band, in particular that used for transmitting a signal; the maximum amount of data that can be transmitted in a fixed amount of time.
Example
Increasing bandwidth enhances internet speed.
增加带宽可以提升互联网速度。
B1 noun /ˈsɜːvənt/

servant

仆人
Meaning
a person who performs duties for others, especially in a household
Example
The servant opened the door for the guests.
仆人为客人开门。
B2 noun /ɪnˈdjʊə.rəns/

endurance

耐力
Meaning
The fact or power of enduring an unpleasant or difficult process or situation without giving way.
Example
Running a marathon requires exceptional endurance.
跑马拉松需要非凡的耐力。
C2 adjective /ˌpjuːsɪˈlænɪməs/

pusillanimous

胆小的
Meaning
showing a lack of courage or determination; timid
Example
The pusillanimous leader avoided making tough decisions.
那个胆小的领导人避免做出艰难的决定。
C2 adjective /ˈɜːrsaɪn/

ursine

熊似的
Meaning
Relating to or resembling a bear.
Example
The man’s ursine strength amazed everyone.
那个人熊似的力量让所有人都吃惊。
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。
B2 adverb /ruːˈtiːnli/

routinely

定期地
Meaning
as part of a regular procedure; habitually
Example
The staff routinely checks the equipment for safety.
工作人员定期检查设备的安全性。
C1 verb /dɪˈtrækt/

detract

Meaning
To reduce or take away the worth or value of something.
Example
His rude behavior will detract from his good reputation.
B2 noun /əˈstrɒlədʒi/

astrology

占星术
Meaning
the study of the movements and relative positions of celestial bodies interpreted as having an influence on human affairs
Example
She studied astrology to understand her future.
她学习占星术来了解她的未来。
B2 noun /ˈɔɪ.stər/

Oyster

生蚝
Meaning
a type of shellfish that can be eaten and sometimes contains pearls
Example
She ordered fresh oysters at the seafood restaurant.
她在海鲜餐厅点了新鲜的生蚝。
C2 noun /fɪˈlɒl.ə.dʒi/

philology

研究语言在书面历史资料中的应用; 语言学
Meaning
the study of language in written historical sources; linguistics
Example
She devoted her career to philology, researching ancient manuscripts.
她将自己的职业生涯献给了语言学，研究古代手稿。
B1 adjective /ˈdʒel.əs/

Jealous

嫉妒; 忌妒; 对某人的注意或喜爱的占有欲
Meaning
feeling envious or resentful; possessive of someone's attention or affection
Example
She felt jealous when her friend got promoted.
她在朋友晋升时感到嫉妒。
C1 adjective /ˈtɪpsi/

tipsy

微醉
Meaning
slightly drunk
Example
She felt tipsy after just one glass of wine.
她在喝了一杯酒后感觉有点微醉。
C2 verb /ɡɜːrd/

gird

系上
Meaning
to encircle with a belt or band; to prepare for action
Example
The knight girded his sword before battle.
骑士在战斗前系好剑。
B2 adjective /ˈbraʊn.ɪʃ/

Brownish

棕色的
Meaning
having a color somewhat like brown; tending toward brown
Example
The old paper had a brownish tint from age.
那张旧纸因岁月的缘故带有棕色的色调。
C1 noun /ˌrɛfjʊˈteɪʃən/

refutation

驳斥
Meaning
The act of proving a statement or argument to be false or incorrect.
Example
Her essay was a strong refutation of the opposing theory.
她的文章是对对立理论的有力驳斥。
C2 verb /ˈæd.l̩/

addle

迷惑
Meaning
To confuse or muddle someone’s mind.
Example
The complicated instructions only served to addle him.
复杂的指令只会让他感到困惑。
B2 adjective /kənˈsek.jə.tɪv/

Consecutive

连续的
Meaning
following each other in uninterrupted succession; sequential
Example
She won three consecutive matches in the tournament.
她在比赛中赢得了三场连续的比赛。
B1 noun/adjective /ˈmæksɪməm/

maximum

最大
Meaning
the greatest or highest amount, value, or degree possible
Example
She scored the maximum marks in the exam.
她在考试中得到了最高分。
C1 adjective /spəˈrædɪk/

sporadic

零星
Meaning
Occurring irregularly or in scattered instances rather than continuously.
Example
The region experienced sporadic rain showers throughout the week.
该地区经历了整整一周的零星降雨。
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。
B1 verb /dræɡ/

drag

拖
Meaning
to pull something heavy or difficult to move along the ground; to go somewhere unwillingly; to last too long
Example
She had to drag the heavy suitcase up the stairs.
她必须把沉重的行李拖上楼梯。
C1 adjective /dræb/

drab

单调
Meaning
Dull, lacking brightness or interest; monotonous.
Example
The room looked drab with its gray walls and dim lighting.
这个房间因为灰色的墙壁和昏暗的灯光显得很单调。
C1 noun /ˈpɔːrsəlɪn/

porcelain

瓷器
Meaning
A white, hard ceramic material often used for dishes and ornaments.
Example
The museum displayed ancient porcelain vases from China.
博物馆展示了来自中国的古代瓷器花瓶。
C2 noun /ˈɑːrtləsnəs/

artlessness

简朴, 自然
Meaning
The quality of being natural and simple without deceit or pretension.
Example
Her artlessness made her beloved by all.
她的artlessness使她受到所有人的喜爱。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈeɪliənəbl/

inalienable

不可转让
Meaning
Unable to be taken away or transferred; absolute and permanent.
Example
Freedom of speech is an inalienable right.
言论自由是一项不可转让的权利。
C2 verb /næʃ/

gnash

咬牙切齿
Meaning
to grind or strike the teeth together, often in anger or frustration
Example
He began to gnash his teeth in rage.
他开始因为愤怒而咬牙切齿。
C2 adjective /ˌen.zɪˈmæt.ɪk/

enzymatic

与酶有关的
Meaning
Relating to or involving enzymes, which are proteins that catalyze biochemical reactions in living organisms.
Example
Enzymatic reactions regulate metabolism in the human body.
酶反应调节人体的新陈代谢。
A1 noun /dɔːɡ/

Dog

狗
Meaning
a domesticated carnivorous mammal that is typically kept as a pet or for work
Example
The loyal dog waited patiently for its owner to return home.
忠诚的狗耐心等待它的主人回家。
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。
A2 adjective /əˈlɪmpɪk/

olympic

奥林匹克
Meaning
related to the Olympic Games, a major international sporting event
Example
She trained hard to compete in the Olympic Games.
她努力训练，为了参加奥林匹克运动会。
C1 verb /iːk/

eke

节省
Meaning
to make a small amount of something last longer by using it sparingly
Example
The family tried to eke out their savings during the tough months.
这个家庭在艰难的月份里尽量节省他们的积蓄。
C1 adverb /ˈwɪmzɪkli/

Whimsically

任性地，异想天开地
Meaning
In a playful, fanciful, or capricious manner; with sudden changes of mind
Example
She decorated her room whimsically with colorful balloons.
她用五彩缤纷的气球任性地装饰了她的房间。
B1 adverb /ˈæftərwərd/

afterward

之后
Meaning
at a later time; subsequently
Example
We went to dinner and watched a movie afterward.
我们去吃了晚餐，然后看了一部电影。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈlɛtəd/

unlettered

文盲
Meaning
lacking education or the ability to read and write; illiterate
Example
The unlettered villagers relied on oral traditions to preserve their history.
那些文盲村民依赖口头传统来保存他们的历史。
C1 adjective /ˌhæpˈhæz.ɚd/

haphazard

杂乱无章
Meaning
Lacking any obvious principle of organization; random.
Example
His haphazard approach led to project failure.
他的杂乱无章的方法导致了项目失败。
B2 noun /ˈleð.ər/

Leather

皮革
Meaning
animal skin that has been treated to preserve it and make it suitable for use
Example
He bought a leather jacket from the store.
他在商店里买了一件皮夹克。
C1 noun /noʊˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Nobility

贵族; 高级身份
Meaning
the quality of being noble in character; people of noble rank
Example
He showed great nobility in forgiving his enemies.
他通过原谅敌人展现了伟大的贵族精神。
B2 adjective /ˌʌnkənˈtroʊld/

uncontrolled

无法控制的
Meaning
not restrained or managed; lacking control
Example
The wildfire spread in an uncontrolled manner, causing widespread damage.
野火以无法控制的方式蔓延，造成广泛破坏。
B2 verb /hɔːnt/

haunt

困扰
Meaning
to trouble persistently; to visit as a ghost
Example
The old memories still haunt me.
旧的记忆仍然困扰着我。
B2 noun /ˈkʌvərɪdʒ/

coverage

报道
Meaning
The extent or scope of something, such as insurance protection or media reporting.
Example
The news channel provided extensive coverage of the event.
新闻频道对事件进行了广泛的报道。
C2 noun /laʊt/

lout

粗人
Meaning
An uncouth or aggressive man or boy.
Example
The drunken lout caused a scene at the party.
那个醉酒的粗人把派对弄得一团糟。
B1 verb /tɔs/

toss

轻轻投掷
Meaning
To throw something lightly or casually; to move or turn suddenly.
Example
He tossed the keys onto the table.
他把钥匙扔到了桌子上。
C1 noun /spæt/

spat

小争吵
Meaning
a short, petty quarrel or argument
Example
They had a brief spat about who should do the dishes.
他们就谁应该洗碗发生了一个小争吵。
A2 noun /bɔːrd/

board

Meaning
a flat, thin, rectangular piece of material such as wood; also a group of people managing an organization
Example
The board decided to increase the budget.
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 adjective /dɪˈkɔːrəs/

decourous

得体
Meaning
characterized by propriety, good taste, and proper manners
Example
She maintained a decourous silence during the ceremony.
她在仪式上保持了得体的沉默。
B1 adjective /prɪˈsaɪs/

precise

精确的
Meaning
Marked by exactness and accuracy of expression or detail.
Example
She gave precise instructions for the experiment.
她为实验提供了精确的指示。
C2 adjective /ˈsɪbɪlənt/

sibilant

带有嘶嘶声的
Meaning
Making or characterized by a hissing sound.
Example
The word 'snake' starts with a sibilant sound.
单词 'snake' 以西比兰特的声音开始。
C2 noun /ˌhoʊmə.dʒəˈniːəti/

homogeneity

Meaning
The quality or state of being all the same or all of the same kind.
Example
The cultural homogeneity of the village made it feel unified.
A2 noun/adjective /ˈekspɜːt/

expert

专家
Meaning
a person who has a lot of knowledge or skill in a particular area
Example
He is an expert in computer programming.
他是计算机编程方面的专家。
C2 noun /ˈdɛvɪltrɪ/

deviltry

恶魔的诡计
Meaning
Cruel or malicious behavior; mischief with an evil aspect.
Example
The villain’s deviltry terrified the townsfolk.
恶棍的恶作剧吓坏了镇上的人。
C2 noun /ˈræp.aɪn/

rapine

掠夺
Meaning
the violent seizure of someone's property
Example
The war was marked by rapine and destruction.
这场战争以掠夺和破坏为标志。
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。
C1 noun ˌɪrɪˈvɜːrsəbl ˈdæmɪdʒ

irreversible damage

不可逆的损害
Meaning
Harm or injury that cannot be undone or repaired.
Example
Climate change causes irreversible damage to ecosystems.
气候变化对生态系统造成了不可逆的损害。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈendɪŋ/

Unending

无尽的
Meaning
continuing forever; without end
Example
The unending rain made the day feel gloomy.
无尽的雨让这一天显得阴沉。
B2 adjective /kənˈdʒɛstɪd/

congested

拥堵
Meaning
Blocked up with too much traffic or crowding.
Example
The road was congested during rush hour.
在高峰时段，路上非常拥堵。
B2 noun /ˈtriː.oʊ/

trio

三人组
Meaning
A group of three people or things, especially in music or performance.
Example
The jazz trio played beautifully at the concert.
爵士三重奏在音乐会中演奏得非常精彩。
B2 noun ˈɪn.deks

index

索引
Meaning
An alphabetical list of names, subjects, etc. with references to the places where they occur, typically found at the end of a book; a sign or measure of something.
Example
An index organizes critical data.
索引组织重要数据。
C2 adjective /ˈlɪmbər/

limber

灵活和敏捷
Meaning
Flexible and agile in body or movement.
Example
Dancers need to stay limber to perform well.
舞者需要保持灵活才能表现好。
B2 noun /ˈskɛlɪtən/

skeleton

骷髅
Meaning
The internal framework of bones that supports the body of a human or animal.
Example
The teacher showed the students a human skeleton in the biology class.
老师在生物课上向学生们展示了一个人类的骷髅。
C2 noun /ˌɛərəˈstætɪks/

aerostatics

气球力学
Meaning
The branch of physics that deals with the equilibrium of air and gases and the forces acting on bodies in them.
Example
Aerostatics is essential for understanding how balloons float.
气球力学对于理解气球如何漂浮至关重要。
B2 adjective sɪnˈθet̬.ɪk

synthetic

合成的
Meaning
Made by chemical synthesis, especially to imitate a natural product; artificial.
Example
Synthetic chemicals are used in processed foods.
合成化学品被用于加工食品中。
C2 noun /ˈbɛlˌwɛðər/

bellwether

趋势引领者
Meaning
A person or thing that leads or indicates a trend.
Example
The company is seen as a bellwether of the technology industry.
该公司被视为科技行业的趋势引领者。
C2 verb /fɔrˈswɛr/

forswear

放弃
Meaning
to renounce or reject; to give up completely
Example
He forswore his old habits and started a new life.
他放弃了旧习惯，开始了新的生活。
A1 noun /koʊld drɪŋk/

Cold drink

冷饮
Meaning
A chilled beverage; a refreshing drink served cold
Example
I ordered a cold drink to beat the summer heat.
我点了一杯冷饮来缓解夏天的热度。
C1 verb /nʌdʒ/

nudge

轻推
Meaning
To push someone gently, usually with your elbow, in order to attract attention.
Example
She nudged him to be quiet during the meeting.
她在会议中轻轻地用肘部推了他一下，让他保持安静。
A2 noun /tʃeɪn/

chain

Meaning
a connected series of metal rings used for fastening or securing things; a series of connected events or businesses
Example
He wore a gold chain around his neck.
C2 adjective /ˌhaɪpəˈdɜːrmɪk/

hypodermic

Meaning
relating to the region immediately beneath the skin; also refers to a type of needle or syringe used to inject drugs beneath the skin.
Example
The doctor used a hypodermic needle to administer the vaccine.
C1 noun /ˈrɛvərəns/

reverence

崇敬
Meaning
deep respect for someone or something
Example
The students showed reverence to their teacher.
学生们向他们的老师表达了崇敬。
C2 adjective /ɪmˈprɒvɪdənt/

improvident

缺乏远见
Meaning
Not having or showing foresight; spending wastefully or without thought for the future.
Example
His improvident habits left him with no savings.
他缺乏远见的习惯让他没有积蓄。
A2 noun /ˈdrɑː.mə/

drama

戏剧
Meaning
a play for theater, radio, or television, or an exciting or emotional situation
Example
She loves watching historical drama series.
她喜欢观看历史剧集。
C1 noun /ˌæf.ɚˈmeɪ.ʃən/

affirmation

肯定
Meaning
The action or process of affirming something or being affirmed; emotional support or encouragement.
Example
Daily affirmation of self-worth boosts confidence.
每日的自我肯定提升了自信。
B2 adjective /ˈvaɪ.brənt/

Vibrant

充满活力; 鲜艳的; 生动的
Meaning
full of energy and life; bright and striking
Example
The vibrant colors of the sunset painted the sky beautifully.
日落的鲜艳色彩美丽地涂抹了天空。
B2 verb /ˌriː.kənˈsɪd.ər/

reconsider

重新考虑
Meaning
to think about something again, especially to change a decision or opinion
Example
She decided to reconsider her decision about moving abroad.
她决定重新考虑她关于移居国外的决定。
B1 verb /ˈreskjuː/

rescue

救援
Meaning
to save someone or something from danger or harm
Example
The firefighters rescued the cat from the tree.
消防员从树上救出了猫。
C2 noun /ɪɡˈzɛmplɑːr/

exemplar

典范
Meaning
A model or pattern to be copied or imitated.
Example
She is an exemplar of kindness and generosity.
她是善良和慷慨的典范。
C1 verb /ˈhæmpər/

hamper

妨碍
Meaning
to hinder or impede the movement or progress of
Example
The heavy rain hampered our travel plans.
大雨妨碍了我们的旅行计划。
B2 noun /ˌprɒpəˈzɪʃən/

proposition

提议, 计划
Meaning
A statement, idea, or plan put forward for consideration or discussion.
Example
The company made a business proposition to the investors.
公司向投资者提出了商业提议。
B2 noun /ˈpeə.rən.tɪŋ/

parenting

育儿
Meaning
The care and training a child receives while growing up, involving the development of their mental, physical, and social aspects.
Example
Effective parenting helps children develop confidence and independence.
有效的育儿帮助孩子们发展自信和独立。
A2 adjective /ˈfɪnɪʃt/

finished

完成, 结束
Meaning
completed or brought to an end
Example
The painting is finished and ready to display.
这幅画已经完成，准备展示。
B2 noun ɔːɡˈmɛn.tɪd riˈæl.ɪ.ti

augmented reality

增强现实，虚拟与现实世界的结合
Meaning
Technology that overlays digital information on the real world environment.
Example
Gaming has been transformed by augmented reality.
增强现实改变了游戏。
B2 adjective /ˈwʊd biː/

Would-be

有前途的; 可能的;
Meaning
prospective; intending to be; aspiring
Example
The would-be actor practiced his lines every day.
这个有前途的演员每天都在练习台词。
C1 verb /ɪmˈpɒvərɪʃ/

impoverish

使贫穷
Meaning
To make someone poor or reduce the quality or richness of something.
Example
The long war impoverished the entire nation.
漫长的战争使整个国家贫困。
A1 noun /ˈwɛð.ɚ/

weather

天气
Meaning
The state of the atmosphere at a place and time as regards heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.
Example
The weather forecast predicts heavy rain tomorrow.
天气预报预测明天会有大雨。
C1 noun /ˈtæm.ər.ɪnd/

Tamarind

罗望子
Meaning
a brown tropical fruit with a tangy, sour taste used in cooking and beverages
Example
Tamarind is commonly used in Asian and Middle Eastern cuisines for its sour flavor.
罗望子因其酸味在亚洲和中东料理中常用。
C1 adjective, adverb (informal, vulgar) /ˈfʌkɪŋ/

fucking

他妈的 (粗俗词语用于强调)
Meaning
used for emphasis, often expressing anger or frustration (vulgar slang)
Example
It was a fucking disaster!
这真是个他妈的灾难！
C2 adjective /ˈnjuː.mər.ə.bəl/

Numerable

可计数的; 数得出的
Meaning
capable of being counted; countable
Example
The stars in the sky are not numerable.
天空中的星星是不可计数的。
B1 noun /ˈɛdɪtər/

editor

编辑
Meaning
a person responsible for the final content of a newspaper, magazine, or book
Example
The editor approved the article before publication.
编辑在出版前批准了文章。
B1 verb /kənˈkluːd/

conclude

结束
Meaning
to bring to an end; to decide or determine after consideration
Example
We will conclude the meeting at five o'clock.
我们将在五点钟结束会议。
C1 noun /ˈɪrˌplʌɡ/

earplug

耳塞
Meaning
a device inserted into the ear to block out noise or water
Example
He wore earplugs to sleep during the noisy night.
他在嘈杂的夜晚睡觉时戴了耳塞。
A2 noun /brɪk/

brick

砖块
Meaning
A rectangular block of clay or similar material used in building walls and other structures.
Example
The workers laid brick after brick to build the wall.
工人们一块接一块地放砖来建造墙壁。
C1 noun /stɑːr ˈæn.ɪs/

Star Anise

八角星
Meaning
star-shaped spice pod with a licorice-like flavor used in cooking
Example
She added star anise to the soup for aromatic flavor.
她在汤里加入了八角星，增添了香气。
C2 noun /ˈkaɪrəˌmænsi/

chiromancy

掌纹学
Meaning
The practice of predicting the future by interpreting the lines on the palms of hands; palmistry.
Example
The old woman practiced chiromancy and told fortunes for travelers.
老妇人练习掌纹学并为旅行者预测未来。
A1 verb /stɒp/

stop

停止
Meaning
to cease moving or operating; to halt; to prevent
Example
Please stop talking during the movie.
请在电影期间停止说话。
B2 adjective ˈnjuːtrəl

neutral

中性
Meaning
Having no electric charge; neither positive nor negative.
Example
Neutrons are electrically neutral.
中子电中性。
B2 verb /əˈstɒnɪʃ/

astonish

使震惊
Meaning
to surprise someone greatly; to fill with sudden wonder or amazement
Example
The magician’s final trick astonished the entire audience.
魔术师的最后一个表演使所有观众感到震惊。
B2 adjective /ˈʃɒkɪŋ/

shocking

令人震惊的
Meaning
causing surprise or disbelief; startling
Example
The news of the accident was shocking to everyone.
事故的消息令所有人震惊。
C2 adjective /ˈhæl.si.ən/

halcyon

宁静的
Meaning
calm, peaceful, and happy; denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful
Example
She often reminisces about the halcyon days of her childhood.
她经常回忆起她童年时宁静的日子。
C2 noun ˈpɑː.stər.ə.lɪ.zəm

pastoralism

牧羊主义, 以草为基础的放牧系统
Meaning
A form of animal husbandry where domesticated animals are released onto large vegetated outdoor lands for grazing.
Example
Pastoralism is a traditional way of managing livestock.
牧羊主义是传统的牲畜管理方式。
C1 noun /ˌkɒn.təmˈpleɪ.ʃən/

contemplation

深思
Meaning
The action of looking thoughtfully at something for a long time; deep reflective thought.
Example
She sat in contemplation before making her decision.
她在做出决定之前沉思了很久。
C2 adjective /ˌmɛrəˈtrɪʃəs/

meretricious

华而不实
Meaning
apparently attractive but having no real value or integrity.
Example
The design was flashy but meretricious.
设计华丽但华而不实。
C2 adverb /ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃəsli/

expeditiously

迅速而高效地
Meaning
in a quick and efficient manner
Example
The application was processed expeditiously.
申请被迅速而高效地处理了。
C1 noun /ˈkruːsɪbəl/

crucible

严峻考验，熔炉
Meaning
a severe test or trial; a container used for heating substances to very high temperatures
Example
The team emerged stronger from the crucible of competition.
团队从竞争的熔炉中走了出来，变得更强大。