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C2 noun /ˈfrɛs.koʊ/

fresco

壁画
Meaning
A painting done rapidly in watercolor on wet plaster so that the colors penetrate the surface
Example
The church walls were decorated with beautiful frescoes.
教堂的墙壁装饰着美丽的壁画。
C2 verb /həˈræŋ/

harangue

进行冗长而愤怒的演讲
Meaning
to deliver a long, passionate, and often angry speech
Example
The politician harangued the crowd for over an hour.
政治家对人群进行了超过一小时的演讲。
C1 adjective /ˈɛm.ɪ.nənt/

eminent

杰出
Meaning
Famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession.
Example
He is an eminent scientist known for groundbreaking research.
他是一个杰出的科学家,以开创性的研究而闻名。
B2 verb /ɪnˈkwaɪər/

enquire

询问
Meaning
to ask for information about something
Example
He enquired about the train schedule.
他询问了列车时刻表。
C2 verb /ˈpɜːrdʒər/

perjure

作伪证
Meaning
To knowingly tell a lie in a court of law after swearing to tell the truth.
Example
He was accused of trying to perjure himself during the trial.
他被指控在审判过程中试图作伪证。
B1 noun /stæf/

staff

员工
Meaning
a group of employees working together in an organization
Example
The staff at the hospital are very helpful.
医院的员工非常有帮助。
A2 adjective /ˈeksələnt/

Excellent

卓越的;出色的;优秀的;
Meaning
extremely good; outstanding; superior
Example
She received excellent grades in all her subjects.
她在所有科目中都得到了优秀的成绩。
C2 adjective /dɪsˈkʌmfɪtɪŋ/

discomfiting

令人不安
Meaning
Causing unease, embarrassment, or discomfort.
Example
His discomfiting questions made everyone shift uncomfortably in their seats.
他那令人不安的问题让大家在座位上不舒服地动来动去。
C2 adjective ˈmiː.ni.əl

menial

卑微
Meaning
Not requiring much skill and lacking prestige.
Example
He refused to do menial work.
他拒绝做低级工作。
C2 adjective /ˈbɪloʊɪŋ/

billowing

波动的
Meaning
Describing something that swells or surges outward in waves or large masses.
Example
She walked through the billowing curtains.
她穿过波动的窗帘走了。
B1 noun /ˈkɒkˌteɪl/

cocktail

鸡尾酒
Meaning
a mixed drink typically containing alcohol and other ingredients.
Example
She ordered a cocktail at the bar.
她在酒吧点了一杯鸡尾酒。
B1 adverb /ˈɛlswɛr/

elsewhere

在别的地方
Meaning
In, at, or to some other place.
Example
If you can’t find it here, try looking elsewhere.
如果你在这里找不到,试着去别的地方找找。
B2 noun /ˈzɪɡzæɡ/

Zigzag

具有突然的交替向左和向右转的路径或线条;急转弯的图案
Meaning
a line or course having abrupt alternate right and left turns; a pattern of sharp turns
Example
The road follows a zigzag pattern up the mountain.
这条路在山上呈锯齿形曲线。
B2 verb /pliːd/

plead

恳求
Meaning
to make an emotional appeal; to present a case in court
Example
She pleaded for mercy.
她恳求宽恕。
C1 adjective ˌsɪmbɪˈɒtɪk

symbiotic

共生的
Meaning
Involving interaction between two different organisms living in close physical association.
Example
The relationship between the bee and the flower is symbiotic.
蜜蜂和花朵之间的关系是共生的。
B2 noun /ˌspeʃiˈælɪti/

Speciality

专长
Meaning
a particular area of activity or interest that someone focuses on; expertise in a specific field
Example
His speciality is Italian cuisine.
他的专长是意大利菜肴。
C1 noun ɪˌməʊ.ʃəˈnæl.ɪ.ti

emotionality

情感性
Meaning
The quality of being driven by emotions rather than reason; emotional responsiveness.
Example
His emotionality often influenced his decisions.
他的情感性常常影响他的决策。
B2 adjective /ˈdʒɒli/

jolly

愉快
Meaning
Full of good humor and cheerfulness.
Example
The children were in a jolly mood at the party.
孩子们在派对上心情愉快。
B2 adjective /ˈdaʊt.fəl/

Doubtful

怀疑的; 不确定的; 对某事感到不确定
Meaning
uncertain; questionable; feeling uncertain about something
Example
I am doubtful about the success of this project.
我对这个项目的成功表示怀疑。
C1 verb /brɔɪl/

broil

Meaning
To cook food by direct heat, usually under a grill or over a fire.
Example
She broiled the chicken until it was golden brown.
她把鸡肉烤到金黄色。
C1 adjective /koʊˈɪnsɪdənt/

coincident

同时
Meaning
Occurring at the same time; occupying the same position in space or time.
Example
The festival was coincident with the national holiday.
节日与国庆假日是同时发生的。
C1 noun /ˈpɛndənt/

pendant

吊坠
Meaning
a piece of jewelry that hangs from a chain worn around the neck
Example
She wore a silver pendant around her neck.
她戴着一个银色的吊坠在脖子上。
B2 verb, noun /ʃeɪv/

shave

刮胡子
Meaning
To remove hair from the body, typically using a razor; the act of removing hair
Example
He likes to shave every morning before work.
他喜欢每天上班前刮胡子。
A2 adjective /dɑːrk bluː/

Dark blue

深蓝色
Meaning
a deep shade of blue color
Example
She wore a dark blue dress to the party.
她穿着一件深蓝色的裙子去参加派对。
C2 verb /dɪˈlæpɪdeɪt/

dilapidate

衰败
Meaning
To cause something, especially a building, to fall into ruin or disrepair.
Example
The abandoned house began to dilapidate over the years.
那座废弃的房子在多年的时间里开始衰败。
C1 noun /ˈælkəmi/

alchemy

炼金术
Meaning
A medieval practice combining elements of chemistry and philosophy, aimed at transforming matter, especially turning base metals into gold.
Example
Medieval scientists devoted their lives to alchemy.
中世纪的科学家们将他们的生命献给了炼金术。
C1 adjective /ˌʃoʊ.vəˈnɪs.tɪk/

chauvinistic

沙文主义
Meaning
Displaying or characterized by excessive or prejudiced loyalty or support, especially towards one's own gender or group.
Example
His chauvinistic attitude alienated many of his female colleagues.
他的沙文主义态度疏远了许多女性同事。
B2 adverb /ˈsiː.mɪŋ.li/

seemingly

表面上, 看起来平静
Meaning
appearing to be true, but not necessarily so
Example
He was seemingly calm despite the chaos around him.
尽管周围一片混乱,他看起来平静。
C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈfætɪɡəbl̩/

indefatigable

不知疲倦
Meaning
persisting tirelessly; incapable of being fatigued
Example
Her indefatigable spirit kept the team motivated during the long project.
她那不知疲倦的精神在漫长的项目中激励着团队。
B2 verb əbˈzɜːrvd

observed

庆祝
Meaning
To celebrate or keep a religious or other festival.
Example
The day is observed annually to raise awareness.
这一天每年庆祝,以提高意识。
C1 noun /kəˈloʊkwiəˌlɪzəm/

colloquialism

口语表达
Meaning
a word or phrase used in informal speech or writing
Example
The novel is full of regional colloquialisms.
这本小说充满了地区性的口语表达。
B1 noun /ˈlɪm.ɪt/

Limit

限制; 限度
Meaning
a point or level beyond which something does not or may not extend or pass; the greatest amount allowed
Example
There is a speed limit on this road.
这条路上有速度限制。
C1 adjective /ˈnɪp.i/

Nippy

寒冷; 刺骨; 快速且灵活的动作
Meaning
cold; chilly; quick and agile in movement
Example
It's quite nippy outside today, you should wear a jacket.
今天外面相当寒冷,你应该穿上夹克。
C1 adjective /ˈɒm.ɪ.nəs/

Ominous

不祥的; 威胁的
Meaning
giving the impression that something bad will happen; threatening; foreboding
Example
The dark clouds looked ominous before the storm.
暴风雨前,黑云看起来预示着灾难。
B2 noun /traɪb/

tribe

部落
Meaning
a social group consisting of people with common customs, language, and culture
Example
The tribe lived in harmony with nature.
部落与大自然和谐共处。
C1 verb /wɛt/

whet

Meaning
To sharpen the blade of a tool or to stimulate interest or appetite.
Example
The smell of food whetted my appetite.
C1 noun /ˌpærəfəˈneɪliə/

paraphernalia

设备
Meaning
Miscellaneous articles, especially equipment needed for a particular activity.
Example
The fisherman carried all his fishing paraphernalia in a large box.
渔夫把所有钓鱼设备放在一个大盒子里。
A2 adverb /ˈsɪə.ri.əs.li/

seriously

认真地
Meaning
in a solemn or thoughtful manner
Example
She took the matter very seriously.
她非常认真地对待了这个问题。
C2 noun /ˈkɑr.mɪn/

Carmine

卡尔米红
Meaning
a vivid crimson color; a red pigment obtained from cochineal
Example
The artist mixed carmine with white to create a beautiful pink shade.
艺术家将卡尔米红与白色混合,创造出美丽的粉色调。
C1 verb /kəˈleɪt/

collate

整理
Meaning
to collect, arrange, and combine in order
Example
The secretary collated the reports before the meeting.
秘书在会议之前整理了报告。
A1 pronoun /ðæt/

that

这个
Meaning
used to identify a specific person or thing observed or heard
Example
That is my book on the table.
这是我桌子上的书。
C1 verb /ˈkwentʃɪŋ/

quenching

解渴 / 熄灭
Meaning
The act of satisfying thirst or extinguishing something like fire.
Example
Drinking cold water was quenching her thirst.
喝冷水解渴。
C1 noun /ˈθʌroʊˌbrɛd/

thoroughbred

纯种马
Meaning
a horse of pure and recognized breed; a person of good breeding or education
Example
The jockey rode a fast thoroughbred in the race.
骑师在比赛中骑了一匹快速的纯种马。
B2 noun /ˈten.ʃən/

Tension

紧张
Meaning
mental or emotional strain; a strained state or condition
Example
The deadline created a lot of tension in the office.
截止日期在办公室造成了很大的紧张。
A2 adjective /ʌnˈhel.θi/

Unhealthy

不健康的; 有害的
Meaning
harmful to health; not in good health; detrimental to well-being
Example
Eating too much fast food is unhealthy for your body.
吃太多快餐对你的身体不健康。
C2 adjective rɪˈtɛn.tɪv

retentive

记忆力强
Meaning
Having strong memory or the ability to retain information for a long time.
Example
Students with a retentive memory excel in academics.
记忆力强的学生在学术上表现优异。
A1 noun /ˈflaʊər/

flower

Meaning
the seed-bearing part of a plant, often colorful and fragrant, that blossoms
Example
The garden was full of colorful flowers.
花园里满是五彩斑斓的花朵。
C1 adjective /məˈnɒtənəs/

Monotonous

单调的; 无聊的; 重复的
Meaning
lacking in variety; tediously unvarying; boring and repetitive
Example
The monotonous sound of the rain made everyone feel sleepy.
雨的单调声音让每个人都感到困倦。
A1 noun /ˈmʌni/

money

幸福
Meaning
A medium of exchange in the form of coins and banknotes; wealth or financial resources.
Example
He saved enough money to buy a new car.
她在收到奖项时无法掩饰她的幸福。
C1 noun /ˈnjuːɑːns/

nuance

细微差别
Meaning
A subtle difference in shade of meaning, appearance, or sound.
Example
He noticed the subtle nuance in her expression.
他注意到她表情中的细微差别。
C1 noun ˌsæn.ɪ.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

sanitization

消毒
Meaning
The process of cleaning and disinfecting to eliminate germs and bacteria.
Example
Regular sanitization keeps appliances germ-free.
定期消毒保持设备无菌。
C2 noun /ˈmɒnəɡræm/

monogram

字母图案
Meaning
A design consisting of two or more letters, typically a person's initials, combined or interwoven.
Example
The towel was embroidered with her monogram.
毛巾上刺绣着她的字母图案。
C1 noun /ˌdɪsəˈbiːdiəns/

disobedience

不服从
Meaning
failure or refusal to obey rules, laws, or authority
Example
The child's disobedience worried his parents.
孩子的不服从让父母感到担忧。
C2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈvaʊ/

disavow

否认
Meaning
to deny responsibility for or connection with something
Example
He disavowed any involvement in the scandal.
他否认参与了丑闻。
C1 noun kəˈmjunəl ˈhɑrməni

communal harmony

社区和谐
Meaning
Peaceful coexistence and cooperation among different groups in a community.
Example
Maintaining communal harmony requires mutual respect and understanding.
维护社区和谐需要相互尊重和理解。
A2 noun /ɡoʊld/

Gold

黄金
Meaning
a precious yellow metallic element; jewelry or ornaments made of gold
Example
The gold bracelet sparkled in the sunlight.
黄金手镯在阳光下闪闪发光。
B2 adjective /njuːˈtrɪʃ.əs/

Nutritious

有营养的
Meaning
containing substances that help the body grow and stay healthy; nourishing
Example
Eating nutritious food helps maintain good health.
吃有营养的食物有助于保持身体健康。
B2 noun /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/

cargo

货物
Meaning
goods carried by a ship, plane, or other transport
Example
The ship was loaded with valuable cargo.
船上装载了珍贵的货物。
A2 noun /ˈiː.ɡəl/

Eagle

Meaning
large bird of prey with powerful wings and sharp talons
Example
The eagle soared high above the mountains.
鹰飞得很高,飞过了山脉。
C2 adjective, noun /pləˈbiːən/

plebian

普通的,平民的
Meaning
alternate spelling of 'plebeian'; common or ordinary
Example
His tastes were rather plebian, favoring simple food and clothes.
他的口味相当普通,喜欢简单的食物和衣服。
C1 noun /ˈdek.ə.dəns/

decadence

颓废
Meaning
Moral or cultural decline characterized by excessive indulgence in pleasure or luxury.
Example
The novel describes the decadence of the wealthy elite.
小说描述了富有精英的颓废。
C1 phrase lɪˈdʒɪt.ɪ.mət sɛlf dɪˈfens

legitimate self-defense

合法自卫
Meaning
Lawful protection of oneself from harm or attack.
Example
The country claimed it was legitimate self-defense.
该国声称这是合法自卫。
A2 noun/verb /kɔːz/

cause

原因 / 造成
Meaning
a person or thing that gives rise to an action, phenomenon, or condition; to make something happen
Example
The heavy rain caused flooding in the city.
大雨造成了城市的洪水。
B2 adjective /ɪˈlæs.tɪk/

Elastic

弹性
Meaning
able to stretch and return to original shape; flexible; adaptable
Example
The elastic band can stretch and return to its original shape.
弹性带可以拉伸并恢复到原来的形状。
A2 noun /ˈneɪbər/

neighbor

邻居
Meaning
a person living next door or nearby
Example
My neighbor lent me some sugar when I ran out.
我的邻居在我糖用完时借给了我一些糖。
C1 noun /ˌæktʃuˈæləti/

actuality

现实
Meaning
The state of existing in reality rather than in appearance or imagination.
Example
The movie was based on historical actuality.
这部电影基于历史现实。
C1 verb /ˈmɛzməˌraɪz/

mesmerize

迷住
Meaning
To capture complete attention; to hypnotize or fascinate.
Example
The dancer's graceful movements mesmerized the audience.
舞者优雅的动作迷住了观众。
C1 noun /kɒzˈmɒlədʒi/

cosmology

宇宙学
Meaning
the science of the origin and development of the universe
Example
She studied cosmology to understand the origins of the universe.
她学习了宇宙学以理解宇宙的起源。
C2 adverb /ˌfɔːrθˈwɪθ/

Forthwith

立即; 无延迟; 马上
Meaning
immediately; without delay; at once
Example
The manager ordered the employee to stop the unsafe practice forthwith.
经理命令员工立即停止危险的做法。
A1 verb /tɔːk/

talk

谈话
Meaning
to speak; to communicate by speaking; to discuss
Example
Let's talk about your future plans.
我们来谈谈你的未来计划。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/

unforthcoming

不合作的
Meaning
Not willing to talk or provide information; uncooperative.
Example
The witness was unforthcoming about what he had seen.
证人对于他所见的情况不合作。
C1 adjective /ˈtɜːrnkiː/

turnkey

交钥匙
Meaning
ready for immediate use; a complete product or solution
Example
The company provides turnkey solutions for small businesses.
公司为小企业提供交钥匙解决方案。
B2 adverb /ˈblʌnt.li/

Bluntly

直言不讳; 直率地
Meaning
in a direct way without trying to be polite; frankly
Example
He told her bluntly that she was wrong.
他直接告诉她她错了。
C1 adjective /ˈneɪzl/

nasal

鼻音的
Meaning
Relating to the nose; a sound produced through the nose.
Example
He spoke with a nasal voice due to his cold.
他因感冒说话带有鼻音。
B2 adjective /rɪˈlʌktənt/

Reluctant

不情愿的; 犹豫的; 不愿意做某事;
Meaning
unwilling; hesitant; disinclined to do something;
Example
She was reluctant to share her personal information.
她不情愿分享个人信息。
C1 noun/adjective/verb /bʌf/

buff

影迷 / 打磨
Meaning
A fan or enthusiast; also to polish or shine something.
Example
He is a movie buff who watches films every weekend.
他是一个电影迷,每个周末都看电影。
B2 adjective /ˈsɛl.əˌbreɪ.tɪd/

celebrated

著名
Meaning
Widely known and praised; famous for an achievement.
Example
He is a celebrated author in the field of literature.
他是文学领域的一位著名作家。
A2 verb /ˈædɪd/

added

添加
Meaning
to join something to something else to increase its size, number, or amount
Example
She added sugar to her coffee.
她在咖啡里加了糖。
A2 noun /ˈkjuː.kʌm.bər/

Cucumber

黄瓜
Meaning
a long green vegetable with watery flesh, eaten raw in salads or cooked
Example
I added fresh cucumber slices to my salad.
我在沙拉里加入了新鲜的黄瓜片。
C2 noun /ˈaɪ.kɒn/

ikon

宗教图像或符号
Meaning
A religious image or symbol, especially in the Eastern Orthodox Church.
Example
The church displayed a beautifully painted ikon of the Virgin Mary.
教堂展示了美丽的圣母玛利亚圣像。
C1 noun /ʌnkənˈsɜːrn/

Unconcern

漠不关心
Meaning
lack of worry or interest; indifference
Example
She showed complete unconcern about the criticism.
她对批评表现出了完全的漠不关心。
C2 verb /ˌsuːpərˈæn.ju.eɪt/

superannuate

带薪退休
Meaning
to retire someone with a pension, usually due to age or long service
Example
The company decided to superannuate its senior employees after thirty years of service.
公司决定在三十年的服务后将其高级员工带薪退休。
C2 verb /ˈpjuːtrɪfaɪ/

putrefy

腐烂
Meaning
to decay or rot, producing a foul smell
Example
The meat began to putrefy in the heat.
肉在热气中开始腐烂。
C2 adverb /əˈmʌk/

amok

失控
Meaning
Behaving uncontrollably and disruptively.
Example
The angry mob ran amok after the verdict was announced.
愤怒的人群在裁决宣布后失控地奔跑。
C1 noun, verb /səˈpiːnə/

subpoena

传票
Meaning
a legal document ordering someone to attend court; to summon someone with such a document
Example
The witness received a subpoena to appear in court next week.
证人收到了传票,要求下周出庭。
B1 noun /ˈɡræn(d)ˌdɔːtər/

granddaughter

孙女
Meaning
the daughter of one’s son or daughter
Example
Her granddaughter visits her every weekend.
她的孙女每个周末来看她。
B2 noun /ˌdel.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

delegation

代表团
Meaning
A group of people chosen to represent others in negotiations or discussions.
Example
The delegation presented their country's agenda.
代表团提出了他们国家的议程。
C2 verb /ˈʌndərˌraɪt/

underwrite

Meaning
To guarantee financial support, especially by agreeing to cover losses or risks; in insurance, to assess and accept risks.
Example
The bank agreed to underwrite the company's new bond issue.
C2 adverb /ˌðeərˈwɪð/

Therewith

与此一起;
Meaning
together with that; in addition to that
Example
He handed me the contract and the pen therewith.
他把合同和笔与此一起交给了我。
C1 adjective /kwɪər/

Queer

奇怪的; 不寻常的; 特殊的
Meaning
strange; unusual; peculiar; odd
Example
The old house had a queer atmosphere that made visitors uncomfortable.
这座老房子有一种奇怪的气氛,让访客感到不舒服。
C1 adjective /ˌsɛrənˈdɪpɪtəs/

serendipitous

幸运的偶然
Meaning
Occurring or discovered by chance in a happy or beneficial way.
Example
Their meeting at the café was purely serendipitous.
他们在咖啡馆的相遇完全是幸运的偶然。
B2 noun /ˈmaɪnə(r)/

miner

矿工
Meaning
a person who works in a mine, extracting minerals or other resources
Example
The miner worked in the coal mine for many years.
矿工在煤矿工作了很多年。
B2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪzən/

artisan

工匠
Meaning
a skilled craftsperson who makes things by hand
Example
The artisan crafted a beautiful wooden chair.
工匠制作了一把漂亮的木椅子。
B2 adjective /prɪˈdɪktəbəl/

predictable

可预测的
Meaning
able to be predicted or foreseen
Example
His reactions were predictable based on his past behavior.
他的反应是可以预测的,基于他的过去行为。
B2 adjective /dɪˈziːzd/

Diseased

生病的; 患病的
Meaning
affected by disease; suffering from illness; sick
Example
The diseased tree had to be removed from the garden.
那棵生病的树必须从花园里移除。
A2 noun /sɛlf/

self

自我
Meaning
a person's essential being that distinguishes them from others, especially considered as the object of introspection or reflexive action
Example
She has a strong sense of self.
她有强烈的自我意识。
C1 adjective /ˌæprɪˈhɛnsɪv/

apprehensive

担忧的
Meaning
feeling anxious or fearful that something bad will happen
Example
He was apprehensive about starting a new job in a foreign country.
他对在一个陌生的国家开始一份新工作感到担忧。
B2 verb /rɪˈvaɪv/

revive

复苏
Meaning
To bring back to life, consciousness, or activity.
Example
The paramedics managed to revive the unconscious man.
急救员成功让昏迷的男子复苏。
C1 noun /ˈlɪrɪk/

lyric

歌词
Meaning
the words of a song or a short poem that expresses personal feelings
Example
She memorized every lyric of her favorite song.
她记住了她最喜欢的歌曲的每一首歌词。
A2 noun /ˈmɪljən/

million

百万
Meaning
the number equivalent to one thousand thousand (1,000,000)
Example
The movie earned over a million dollars in its first week.
电影在第一周赚了超过一百万美元。
B1 noun /ruːt/

route

Meaning
a way or course taken to get from one place to another
Example
The best route to the airport is through the highway.
B1 adjective /ˈɡreɪt.fəl/

Grateful

感激
Meaning
thankful; appreciative;
Example
I am grateful for your kindness and support.
我感激你的善良和支持。
C2 verb /kənˈdʒiːl/

congeal

凝固
Meaning
to become thick or solid, especially from cooling
Example
The soup began to congeal after being left on the table.
汤开始在桌子上放置后变稠。
C1 noun /ˈkʌˈs.tə.di/

Custody

监护; 拘留; 保护
Meaning
the protective care or guardianship of someone or something; imprisonment or detention
Example
After the divorce, they shared custody of their children equally.
离婚后,他们平等地分享了孩子的监护权。
C2 noun /ˌpærəˈɡɔːrɪk/

paregoric

含鸦片的药物
Meaning
a medicine containing opium, once used to relieve pain and diarrhea
Example
Doctors once prescribed paregoric to treat diarrhea in children.
医生曾经开具帕雷戈里克来治疗儿童的腹泻。
B2 adjective /traɪˈʌmfənt/

Triumphant

得胜的; 高兴的
Meaning
having won a battle or contest; rejoicing as a result of success
Example
The team was triumphant after winning the championship.
团队在赢得锦标赛后感到欢欣鼓舞。
B2 noun /ˈdaɪ.vər/

Diver

潜水员
Meaning
a type of water bird that dives underwater to catch fish
Example
The diver disappeared beneath the surface to catch a fish.
潜水员消失在水面下去捕捉一条鱼。
C2 noun /ˈvɜːrdɪɡriːs/

verdigris

铜绿
Meaning
A green or bluish deposit that forms on copper, brass, or bronze surfaces due to oxidation.
Example
The old statue was covered in verdigris after years of exposure to the rain.
那座古老的雕像在多年暴露于雨水中后,覆盖了一层铜绿。
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。
B2 noun /məˌnɪp.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/

manipulation

操控
Meaning
The action of manipulating someone or something in a skillful manner; handling or controlling in a subtle, unfair, or unscrupulous way.
Example
Media manipulation influences public opinion.
媒体操控影响公共舆论。
C2 noun /ˈjɪərlɪŋ/

yearling

一岁动物,尤其是马
Meaning
an animal that is one year old, especially a horse
Example
The farmer sold the yearling at the livestock market.
农民在牲畜市场卖掉了那只伊尔林。
B2 adjective /fəˈbɪd.ən/

Forbidden

禁止的; 非法的
Meaning
not allowed; prohibited; banned
Example
Smoking is strictly forbidden in this building.
在这座建筑物内,吸烟是严格禁止的。
C2 noun /rɪˈsɪdɪvɪst/

recidivist

重犯
Meaning
A person who repeatedly commits crimes, especially after having been punished.
Example
The police identified him as a recidivist who had been arrested several times before.
警方将他确定为一个重犯,他之前曾被多次逮捕。
C1 noun /haɪˈpɒθəsɪs/

hypothesis

Meaning
a proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.
Example
The scientist tested her hypothesis through multiple experiments.
B2 adjective /njuːˈmɛrɪkəl/

numerical

数字的
Meaning
relating to or expressed in numbers
Example
The report provides numerical data on population growth.
报告提供了有关人口增长的数字数据。
C1 verb /ˈprɒpəɡeɪt/

propagate

Meaning
To spread or transmit an idea, belief, or information widely; also to reproduce in plants or animals.
Example
Scientists work to propagate the species in captivity.
B2 adverb /hɛns/

hence

因此
Meaning
for this reason; as a result
Example
She was the best candidate, hence she was chosen for the job.
她是最优秀的候选人,因此她被选中担任这份工作。
C1 noun /əbˈzɜːrvətɔːri/

observatory

天文台
Meaning
A building equipped for observing astronomical or meteorological events.
Example
The observatory is open to the public on weekends.
天文台在周末对公众开放。
B1 adjective /ʌnˈeɪ.bəl/

Unable

无法
Meaning
lacking the power, skill, or means to do something
Example
He was unable to attend the meeting.
他无法参加会议。
A2 adjective /fɔːls/

False

虚假; 错误; 欺骗性; 人造
Meaning
not true; incorrect; deceptive; artificial
Example
The witness gave false testimony in court.
证人给出了虚假的证词。
B2 noun /ˈwɪd.oʊ/

Widow

寡妇
Meaning
a woman whose husband has died and who has not married again
Example
The widow received support from her family and community.
寡妇得到了她的家人和社区的支持。