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C2 noun /ˈfræŋkɪnsɛns/

frankincense

乳香
Meaning
An aromatic gum resin used in incense and perfumes, often in religious ceremonies.
Example
The temple was filled with the sweet smell of burning frankincense.
寺庙里充满了燃烧乳香的甜美气味。
C1 adjective /kəmˈplaɪənt/

compliant

顺从
Meaning
Willing to agree with or follow rules, requests, or demands.
Example
She was compliant with all the safety requirements.
她遵守了所有安全要求。
C1 noun /ˈkɜːrfjuː/

curfew

宵禁
Meaning
a rule requiring people to stay indoors after a certain time, usually at night
Example
The city imposed a curfew during the unrest.
城市在骚乱期间实施了宵禁。
C2 adjective /ˌpɛstɪˈlɛnʃəl/

pestilential

瘟疫的
Meaning
Relating to or causing pestilence; very harmful, troublesome, or dangerous.
Example
The pestilential smell of the garbage filled the street.
垃圾的瘟疫气味充满了街道。
B1 verb /prəˈpoʊz/

propose

提议
Meaning
to suggest an idea or plan for consideration; to ask someone to marry you
Example
I propose we take a short break.
我提议我们休息一下。
C1 noun/verb /smʌdʒ/

smudge

污点，脏污的印记
Meaning
a dirty mark or smear; to make something dirty or unclear by rubbing or touching
Example
She accidentally smudged her lipstick on the napkin.
她不小心把口红弄到餐巾纸上了。
B2 adjective /ˈdʒuːsi/

juicy

多汁
Meaning
Full of juice; succulent; also used to describe something exciting or scandalous.
Example
The steak was so juicy that it melted in my mouth.
这块牛排多汁到在我嘴里融化。
C2 adjective /ˈprɒmɪsəri/

promissory

承诺的
Meaning
Containing or conveying a promise, especially in writing.
Example
He signed a promissory note to repay the loan.
他签署了还款承诺书。
C2 noun kwɔːrk

quark

夸克
Meaning
A fundamental subatomic particle that combines to form protons and neutrons.
Example
Quarks form protons and neutrons.
夸克形成质子和中子。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnbɪˈliːvɪŋ/

unbelieving

不相信的
Meaning
Not willing or able to believe; skeptical or doubtful
Example
She gave him an unbelieving look when he claimed to have met a celebrity.
当他声称见过一位名人时，她给了他一个不相信的眼神。
C2 noun /ˈdɪfθɒŋ/

diphthong

双元音
Meaning
A complex vowel sound that begins with one vowel and glides into another within the same syllable.
Example
The word 'coin' contains a diphthong.
单词 'coin' 包含一个双元音。
C1 verb /ɪkˈstoʊl/

extol

赞扬
Meaning
to praise enthusiastically and highly
Example
The teacher extolled the student's dedication and hard work.
老师赞扬了学生的奉献和辛勤工作。
C1 noun /ˌɪn.səˌbɔːr.dɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

insubordination

不服从
Meaning
Defiance of authority; refusal to obey orders.
Example
The soldier was punished for insubordination during the mission.
士兵因在任务中不服从命令而受到惩罚。
A2 noun /koʊtʃ/

coach

教练
Meaning
A person who helps improve others' skills or knowledge.
Example
The football coach motivated his team before the match.
足球教练在比赛前激励了他的队伍。
B1 noun /ˈvæk.juːm/

vacuum

真空
Meaning
A space entirely devoid of matter; an absence of atmosphere or content.
Example
The scientist created a vacuum chamber for the experiment.
科学家为实验创建了一个真空室。
B2 noun /ˈpɑːs.tʃər/

Posture

幸福
Meaning
the position in which someone holds their body; a particular attitude or approach
Example
Good posture is important for preventing back pain.
当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
C1 adjective /ˈwɪr.i.səm/

Wearisome

令人疲倦的; 乏味且令人筋疲力尽的
Meaning
causing tiredness; tedious; boring and exhausting
Example
The wearisome journey took twelve hours to complete.
这段令人疲倦的旅程花费了十二个小时。
A2 noun /ˈbʌdi/

buddy

朋友
Meaning
a close friend or companion, used informally
Example
He went to the movies with his best buddy.
他和他最好的朋友一起去看电影。
C2 adjective /ˈæməˌtɔːri/

amatory

与爱相关的
Meaning
Relating to or expressing sexual love.
Example
The poet’s verses were filled with amatory themes.
诗人的诗句充满了爱情主题。
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。
C1 noun /ˈloʊ.kəst/

Locust

蝗虫
Meaning
a large insect that flies in groups and eats crops
Example
The locusts destroyed the entire wheat field.
蝗虫摧毁了整个小麦田。
B1 adjective /ˈlɪmɪtɪd/

limited

有限的
Meaning
Restricted in size, amount, or extent; not great in number or ability.
Example
Tickets for the concert are limited.
音乐会的票是有限的。
A2 adjective /ˈwɪndi/

windy

有风的
Meaning
characterized by strong wind; also, using too many words and saying little
Example
It was so windy that the umbrellas flipped inside out.
风太大了，伞都被吹翻了。
C2 noun əˌdʌl.təˈreɪ.ʃən

adulteration

掺假
Meaning
The action of making something poorer in quality by the addition of another substance.
Example
Adulteration of food is a serious health risk.
食品掺假是一个严重的健康风险。
C1 adjective /ˈdjuːbiəs/

dubious

可疑的
Meaning
Hesitating or doubting; not to be relied upon.
Example
She gave him a dubious look after hearing his excuse.
在听到他的借口后，她用可疑的眼神看着他。
C1 noun /joʊk/

Yoke

轭
Meaning
a wooden crosspiece that is fastened over the necks of two animals and attached to a plow or cart; a burden or oppressive situation
Example
The oxen were joined by a wooden yoke.
这些牛被木制的轭连接在一起。
B2 adjective /ˈstʌf.i/

Stuffy

缺乏新鲜空气; 通风不良; 态度正式和保守
Meaning
lacking fresh air; poorly ventilated; formal and conservative in attitude
Example
The room was stuffy and needed fresh air.
房间里缺乏新鲜空气，需要新鲜空气。
C1 verb /fɔːˈbɛər/

forbear

克制
Meaning
To refrain from doing something; to show patience or self-control.
Example
She forbore from commenting on his mistake.
她克制了对他错误的评论。
C1 adjective /ˈdɔːr.mənt/

Dormant

不活跃; 睡着的; 暂时挂起的; 当前不活跃
Meaning
inactive; sleeping; temporarily suspended; not currently active
Example
The volcano has been dormant for over a century.
火山已经休眠了一个多世纪。
B2 noun /taɪm ˈblɒk.ɪŋ/

time blocking

时间块管理
Meaning
A time management method where you divide your day into blocks of time and assign specific activities to each block.
Example
Time-blocking helps in better productivity and efficiency.
时间块管理有助于提高生产力和效率。
A2 noun/verb /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/

fishing

钓鱼
Meaning
the activity of catching fish
Example
Fishing is a popular activity in coastal villages.
捕鱼是沿海村庄中流行的活动。
C1 noun /ˈrɑːstər/

roster

名单
Meaning
A list or plan showing people’s duties or times when they are scheduled.
Example
The manager updated the staff roster for next week.
经理更新了下周的员工名单。
B2 verb /bɑːrk/

bark

吠叫
Meaning
to make a sharp sound like a dog; to speak angrily
Example
The dog barks at strangers.
狗对陌生人大叫。
C1 verb /kwentʃ/

quench

解渴
Meaning
to satisfy thirst by drinking; to extinguish fire
Example
He drank water to quench his thirst after the long run.
他跑完步后喝水解渴。
C2 adjective /rɪˈfʌldʒənt/

refulgent

辉煌
Meaning
Shining brightly; radiant.
Example
The refulgent sun lit up the entire valley.
闪亮的太阳照亮了整个山谷。
B1 noun /ˈvɪərər/

viewer

观众
Meaning
a person who watches something, especially television or video content
Example
The viewer is able to switch channels with the remote control.
观众可以使用遥控器切换频道。
B2 adjective əˈstɒnɪʃɪŋ

astonishing

惊人
Meaning
Extremely surprising or impressive; amazing.
Example
The astonishing discovery changed the way we view the universe.
这个惊人的发现改变了我们看待宇宙的方式。
B1 noun /ɡæp/

gap

空隙 / 差距
Meaning
An empty space or break between two objects or parts; a difference or disparity.
Example
There is a huge gap between the rich and the poor.
富人和穷人之间存在着巨大的差距。
B2 adjective /ˈʌpˌhɪl/

Uphill

困难的; 需要巨大努力的; 向上的倾斜
Meaning
difficult; requiring great effort; sloping upward
Example
Learning a new language can be an uphill battle.
学习一门新语言可能是一个艰难的战斗。
C1 verb /ɡoʊd/

goad

挑衅
Meaning
to provoke, annoy, or urge someone to take action
Example
He tried to goad his opponent into making a mistake.
他试图激怒对手让他犯错。
C2 verb /ˈsʌli/

sully

玷污
Meaning
to damage the purity, integrity, or reputation of something
Example
The scandal sullied the politician’s reputation.
丑闻玷污了政治家的声誉。
C2 verb /əˈvʌls/

avulse

撕裂
Meaning
to tear away or separate forcibly, especially in medical or geological contexts
Example
The surgeon had to avulse the damaged tissue during the operation.
外科医生在手术中必须把受损的组织撕裂。
C1 adjective /ˈɛərˌtaɪt/

airtight

密封的
Meaning
Completely sealed so that no air can get in or out.
Example
Store the cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
将饼干存放在密封容器中，以保持其新鲜。
C1 adjective ˈek.wɪ.tə.bəl

equitable

公平的
Meaning
Fair and impartial
Example
Equitable AI ensures fairness in technology use.
公平的人工智能确保了技术使用中的公平性。
C1 verb /daɪˈvɜːrdʒ/

diverge

分歧
Meaning
to separate and go in different directions; to differ
Example
The two paths diverge at the fork in the road.
这两条路在路口分开。
C2 adjective ˌnjʊə.rəʊ.saɪənˈtɪ.fɪk

neuroscientific

神经科学的
Meaning
Related to the scientific study of the brain and nervous system.
Example
Neuroscientific research helps understand memory retention.
神经科学研究有助于理解记忆保持。
C1 noun, verb /ˈliːvər/ or /ˈlɛvər/

lever

杠杆，刚性杆
Meaning
a rigid bar used to move or lift heavy objects; to move something using leverage.
Example
He used a lever to lift the heavy stone.
他使用了一个杠杆来举起重石。
B2 adjective /ˈfɔːlti/

faulty

有缺陷的
Meaning
Having defects or imperfections; not working properly
Example
The device stopped working because it was faulty.
设备停止工作，因为它有缺陷。
C2 noun /ˈrɪɡməˌroʊl/

rigmarole

麻烦事
Meaning
a long, complicated, and confusing process or story
Example
Getting a visa was such a rigmarole of paperwork and interviews.
获得签证是一个繁琐的文书工作和面试过程。
C2 noun /draɪ ɡuːs ˈbɛri/

Dry goose berry

干胺果
Meaning
dehydrated amla fruit, rich in vitamin C and used for medicinal and culinary purposes
Example
Dry goose berry powder is excellent for hair growth.
干胺果粉末对头发生长有很好的促进作用。
C1 adjective /dɪsˈdʒɔɪntɪd/

disjointed

支离破碎
Meaning
Lacking order, coherence, or connection; disconnected.
Example
The movie felt disjointed and hard to follow.
这部电影感觉支离破碎，很难跟上。
B2 noun /ˈbækˌsaɪd/

backside

背部
Meaning
the rear part or surface of something; informal term for the buttocks
Example
The kids slid down the hill on their backside.
孩子们从山坡上滑下来，屁股着地。
B1 noun /ˈɑb.stə.kəl/

Obstacle

障碍
Meaning
something that blocks or makes progress difficult; a barrier
Example
Bad weather was the main obstacle to our journey.
坏天气是我们旅行的主要障碍。
C2 noun /ˌræproʊʃˈmɑːn/

rapprochement

关系恢复
Meaning
The establishment or resumption of harmonious relations.
Example
The two countries signed an agreement that marked a new rapprochement.
两个国家签署了一项协议，标志着新的关系恢复。
C1 verb /ˈɡɑː.nər/

garner

收集
Meaning
To gather or collect, especially information, support, or approval.
Example
The politician garnered support from young voters.
政治家从年轻选民那里获得了支持。
B1 noun /ˈɪn.flu.əns/

Influence

影响; 权力
Meaning
the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something
Example
The teacher's positive influence helped the student overcome his learning difficulties.
老师的积极影响帮助学生克服了学习困难。
C2 noun /troʊp/

trope

文学陈词滥调
Meaning
A common or overused theme, idea, or device in literature, film, or speech.
Example
The film avoided the usual superhero tropes.
这部电影避免了常见的超级英雄陈词滥调。
C2 adjective /ˌkæləˈrɪfɪk/

calorific

高热量的
Meaning
Relating to the amount of energy contained in food or fuel.
Example
Chocolate is highly calorific, so it should be eaten in moderation.
巧克力热量很高，所以应该适量食用。
C1 noun rɪˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃən

regeneration

再生
Meaning
Renewal, growth and development of cells, tissues or energy
Example
Proper rest allows muscle regeneration after exercise.
适当的休息有助于运动后的肌肉再生。
C1 noun /blɪs/

Bliss

极致的幸福；极大的喜悦
Meaning
perfect happiness; great joy
Example
She felt pure bliss while watching the beautiful sunset.
她在观看美丽的日落时感到纯粹的幸福。
A1 noun, verb /ɡruːp/

group

小组
Meaning
A number of people or things considered together; to arrange things or people into categories.
Example
The students formed a study group.
学生们组成了一个学习小组。
B2 noun /ɪsˈlɑːm/

islam

伊斯兰教
Meaning
the religion founded by the Prophet Muhammad, based on belief in one God (Allah)
Example
Islam emphasizes peace, justice, and compassion.
伊斯兰教强调和平、公正与慈悲。
C1 adjective /ˈɪntrɪkət/

intricate

复杂
Meaning
very detailed, complex, and difficult to understand
Example
The artist created an intricate pattern on the wall.
艺术家在墙上创造了一个复杂的图案。
C2 adverb /hərˈmɛtɪkli/

hermetically

密封地
Meaning
In a way that is completely airtight or sealed off.
Example
The jars were hermetically sealed to preserve freshness.
罐子被密封起来以保持新鲜。
C2 noun /ˈdæl.i.əns/

Dalliance

短暂的恋情; 风流韵事
Meaning
a casual romantic or sexual relationship; a brief involvement or experiment
Example
His dalliance with photography lasted only a few months before he lost interest.
他与摄影的短暂关系只持续了几个月，之后他失去了兴趣。
C1 verb /sluː/

slew

突然转向
Meaning
To turn or slide violently in a particular direction.
Example
The car slewed across the icy road.
汽车在结冰的路面上突然滑动。
C2 noun /ˈsɒfɪst/

sophist

诡辩家
Meaning
a person who uses clever but misleading arguments
Example
He was dismissed as a sophist who twisted facts to win debates.
他被当作一个诡辩家，扭曲事实来赢得辩论。
C1 noun /ˌmɒd.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

modulation

声音控制
Meaning
The process of varying or controlling something.
Example
Proper modulation of voice enhances communication skills.
正确的语音调节提高了沟通技巧。
C1 noun /ˈtʌɡboʊt/

tugboat

拖船
Meaning
a small, powerful boat used for towing or pushing ships
Example
The tugboat guided the massive ship safely into the harbor.
拖船将巨大的船只安全地引导进港口。
B2 noun /ˈaʊtˌsɛt/

outset

开始
Meaning
the beginning or start of something
Example
From the outset, the project seemed ambitious but achievable.
从一开始，项目看起来雄心勃勃但可以实现。
C2 adjective /blɑːˈzeɪ/

blase

冷漠, 不感兴趣
Meaning
unimpressed or indifferent to something because it has been experienced so often before
Example
After years of luxury travel, she felt blase about another trip to Paris.
经过多年的奢华旅行，她对再次前往巴黎的旅行感到漠不关心。
A1 verb /kʊk/

cook

烹饪
Meaning
to prepare food by heating; to make food ready to eat
Example
My mother loves to cook traditional dishes.
我妈妈喜欢做传统菜肴。
C1 noun /aɪ/

aye

赞成
Meaning
an affirmative vote or expression of agreement
Example
The committee voted aye on the proposal.
委员会在提案上投了赞成票。
A1 noun /aɪˈdiː.ə/

Idea

主意; 概念; 提议
Meaning
a thought or suggestion as to a possible course of action; a concept or mental impression
Example
She had a brilliant idea for solving the company's efficiency problem.
她有一个解决公司效率问题的精彩主意。
B1 noun /əˈpiːl/

Appeal

呼吁; 申请; 吸引力
Meaning
a serious or urgent request, typically to the public; the quality of being attractive or interesting
Example
The charity made an appeal for donations.
慈善机构发起了一个捐赠的呼吁。
B2 verb /ˈtrɪɡər/

trigger

触发
Meaning
To cause something to happen or start, often suddenly.
Example
The loud noise triggered the alarm system.
大声的噪音触发了警报系统。
C1 noun /fiˈæs.koʊ/

fiasco

彻底失败
Meaning
a complete failure, especially a ludicrous or humiliating one
Example
The event turned into a complete fiasco due to poor planning.
由于糟糕的规划，活动变成了彻底的失败。
C1 noun /sɪˈkluːʒən/

seclusion

隐居
Meaning
The state of being private, away from other people.
Example
She spent the weekend in complete seclusion in her cabin.
她在她的小屋里度过了完全的隐居周末。
A2 noun /dɪˈzɜːrt/

dessert

甜点
Meaning
the sweet course eaten at the end of a meal
Example
We had ice cream for dessert after dinner.
我们晚餐后吃了冰淇淋作为甜点。
C1 noun /ˈkɒmən kɑːp/

Common Carp

鲤鱼
Meaning
A large freshwater fish widely cultivated for food
Example
Common carp is an important fish in aquaculture.
鲤鱼是水产养殖中的重要鱼类。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈkluːsɪv/

inconclusive

不确定的
Meaning
Not leading to a definite result or decision.
Example
The investigation remained inconclusive due to a lack of evidence.
由于缺乏证据，调查仍然是没有结果的。
C1 noun /ɒnˈsɒmbəl/

ensemble

合奏, 团体
Meaning
a group of things or people viewed as a whole, especially performers in music or theater
Example
The theater ensemble gave a spectacular performance.
剧院合奏团进行了精彩的演出。
B2 noun /ˌɛdɪˈtɔːriəl/

editorial

社论
Meaning
A newspaper article expressing the opinion of the editor or publisher.
Example
The newspaper published an editorial criticizing government policy.
报纸发布了一篇批评政府政策的社论。
C1 noun /ˈkrɒkəri/

crockery

餐具
Meaning
Dishes, plates, cups, and other items made of earthenware or china.
Example
The hotel provided clean crockery for the guests.
酒店为客人提供了干净的餐具。
B2 verb /mɜːrdʒ/

merge

合并
Meaning
to combine or join together; to blend into one
Example
The two companies decided to merge to increase their market share.
两家公司决定合并以增加他们的市场份额。
C1 noun ˌdʒɛriˈætrɪk səˈsaɪəti

geriatric society

老年人社会
Meaning
A society or community where elderly people make up a large proportion of the population
Example
A geriatric society demands specialized healthcare systems.
老年人社会需要专业的医疗保健系统。
B1 noun /dɪsk/

disc

平坦、薄且圆的物体
Meaning
a flat, thin, round object or surface
Example
He inserted the music disc into the player.
他把音乐碟片插入了播放器。
C1 verb /ɡrʌnt/

grunt

Meaning
to make a low, rough sound, often when exerting effort or expressing annoyance
Example
He grunted as he lifted the heavy box.
B2 adverb /ˈskeəs.li/

Scarcely

几乎; 几乎不; 仅仅
Meaning
hardly; barely; only just
Example
I could scarcely believe my eyes.
我几乎不敢相信自己的眼睛。
A2 adjective /ʌnˈtaɪdi/

Untidy

凌乱的; 无序的;
Meaning
not neat or orderly; messy and disorganized
Example
Her untidy room was filled with clothes scattered everywhere.
她凌乱的房间充满了四处散落的衣服。
B1 noun /bɪˈheɪvjər/

behavior

行为
Meaning
The way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially toward others.
Example
The teacher praised her good behavior in class.
老师表扬了她在课堂上的良好行为。
C2 noun /rɪˈfrɪndʒənsi/

refringency

折射率
Meaning
The ability of a substance to bend light; refractive power.
Example
Glass has a higher refringency than water.
玻璃的折射率高于水。
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 adjective /ɪnˈkrɛdjələs/

incredulous

Meaning
unwilling or unable to believe something
Example
He gave her an incredulous look when she claimed she could fly.
C2 noun /kəˈraʊzl/

carousal

喧闹的聚会
Meaning
A noisy or lively drinking party or festivity.
Example
They were exhausted after a night of wild carousal.
他们在一晚狂欢的喧闹聚会后感到筋疲力尽。
C1 noun /ˈseɪ.tən/

Satan

撒旦
Meaning
the chief evil spirit; the Devil in Christian and Islamic belief
Example
According to religious texts, Satan tempts people to sin.
根据宗教经典，撒旦诱惑人们犯罪。
C2 noun /ˈeɪʒən swɒmp iːl/

Asian swamp eel

亚洲沼泽鳗
Meaning
a snake-like freshwater fish that can survive in muddy waters and is considered a delicacy in South Asian cuisine
Example
Asian swamp eel can breathe air and survive in shallow muddy waters.
亚洲沼泽鳗能呼吸空气并在浑浊的浅水中生存。
C2 noun /ˌdɪvɪˈneɪʃən/

divination

占卜
Meaning
the practice of seeking knowledge of the future or the unknown by supernatural means
Example
Ancient people often relied on divination to guide important decisions.
古人常常依赖占卜来指导重要的决策。
A1 noun /ˈtjuːzdeɪ/

tuesday

星期二
Meaning
The second day of the week, following Monday and preceding Wednesday.
Example
We have a meeting scheduled for Tuesday.
我们定于星期二开会。
A2 adjective /ˈjuːs.ləs/

Useless

无用
Meaning
having no beneficial purpose; not useful
Example
This broken computer is completely useless.
这个坏掉的电脑完全是无用的。
C1 noun /liˈeɪzɒn/

liaison

联络人
Meaning
communication or cooperation between people or groups for a smooth working relationship
Example
She works as a liaison between the company and its clients.
她在公司与客户之间担任联络人。
C1 adjective /ɪkˈspænsɪv/

expansive

广阔的
Meaning
covering a wide area or having a wide range of ideas or emotions
Example
They enjoyed the expansive view from the hilltop.
他们享受从山顶看到的广阔景色。
C1 noun /ˌdɪs.əˈreɪ/

disarray

混乱
Meaning
A state of disorganization or untidiness; confusion or disorder.
Example
His desk was in complete disarray.
他的桌子完全处于混乱状态。
B2 verb /sɜːrdʒ/

surge

激增
Meaning
to move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward
Example
The crowd surged forward when the gates opened.
当大门打开时，人群向前涌动。
B2 adjective /ɪˈreɡjələr/

irregular

不规则的
Meaning
not even or consistent in shape, pattern, time, or behavior; not following normal rules
Example
His attendance at work has been irregular this month.
他这个月上班出勤不规则。
C1 noun /kəˈpɪl.ər.iz/

capillaries

毛细血管
Meaning
Any of the fine branching blood vessels that form a network between the arterioles and venules.
Example
Broken capillaries cause dark circles.
破裂的毛细血管导致黑眼圈。
C2 verb /biˈætɪfaɪ/

beatify

宣圣
Meaning
to make blessed or holy, especially in the Roman Catholic Church, to declare a deceased person to be among the blessed
Example
The pope decided to beatify the martyr for his faith and sacrifice.
教皇决定因其信仰和牺牲而宣圣这位殉道者。
C2 adjective /rɪˈkʌmbənt/

recumbent

躺着
Meaning
lying down or in a resting position
Example
He was found recumbent on the sofa after a long day.
他在长时间的一天后被发现躺在沙发上。
C1 noun /ˈwɔː.tər ˈspɪn.ɪtʃ/

Water Spinach

水菠菜
Meaning
A semi-aquatic leafy vegetable with hollow stems, popular in Asian cuisine
Example
Water spinach grows well in wet soil.
水菠菜在湿润的土壤中生长得很好。
C1 adjective /ˈæŋ.ɡjə.lər/

Angular

角度的
Meaning
having sharp corners or edges; relating to angles
Example
The building has an angular design with sharp corners.
这座建筑具有角度设计，角落尖锐。
B2 adjective /ˈlɪtərəl/

literal

字面
Meaning
taking words in their usual or most basic sense without metaphor or exaggeration
Example
His comment was meant as a joke, not to be taken in a literal sense.
他的评论是开玩笑的，不应当按字面意思理解。
C2 adjective /ˈbɛərˌfeɪst/

barefaced

厚颜无耻
Meaning
shameless and undisguised; openly bold or unashamed
Example
He told a barefaced lie in front of everyone.
他在大家面前说了个厚颜无耻的谎言。
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 noun /sɔɪl ˈmæn.ɪdʒ.mənt/

soil management

土壤管理
Meaning
The application of operations, practices, and treatments to protect soil and enhance its performance.
Example
Proper soil management improves long-term agricultural productivity.
适当的土壤管理可以提高长期农业生产力。
A1 noun /ˈfʊtˌbɔːl/

football

足球
Meaning
A team sport played with a ball that is kicked or carried to score points.
Example
They watched a football match on TV.
他们在电视上观看了一场足球比赛。
B1 adjective /ʌnˈfɔːr.tʃən.ət/

Unfortunate

不幸的；遗憾的
Meaning
having bad luck; regrettable or unlucky
Example
It was unfortunate that the meeting was cancelled at the last minute.
很不幸的是，会议在最后一刻被取消了。
C2 noun /pəˈtiːnə/

patina

由于年龄或使用，金属、石头或木材表面上的薄膜或光泽；也可以指一种表面外观
Meaning
a surface film or sheen on metal, stone, or wood due to age or use; also, a superficial appearance
Example
The bronze statue developed a green patina after years in the sea air.
这座青铜雕像在海风中多年后形成了绿色的铜绿。
C2 noun /ɪmˈpjuːɪsəns/

impuissance

无能, 无力
Meaning
inability to take effective action; helplessness
Example
The government’s impuissance in the face of crisis frustrated the people.
政府在危机面前的无能让人民感到沮丧。
B2 noun /ˌæk.jʊˈzeɪ.ʃən/

accusation

指控
Meaning
A statement that someone has done something wrong or illegal.
Example
She made an accusation of theft against her colleague.
她对她的同事提出了盗窃指控。
C1 noun /ˈfɒdər/

fodder

饲料
Meaning
food for livestock such as cattle, horses, or sheep; also something considered of little value but used to supply a demand
Example
The farmer stored enough fodder for the cattle to last through winter.
农民储存了足够的饲料，以便牲畜能度过冬天。
B1 noun /aʊl/

Owl

猫头鹰
Meaning
a nocturnal bird of prey with large eyes and a hooked beak
Example
The owl hooted softly in the darkness of the forest.
猫头鹰在森林的黑暗中轻轻地叫了。