C1 adjective /ˈfrɪdʒɪd/

Frigid

寒冷的; 冰冻的

Meaning

extremely cold; freezing; icy

Example

The frigid weather made it difficult to go outside.

寒冷的天气让出去变得困难。

C1 noun /ˌhoʊmiˈɑːpəθi/

homeopathy

顺势疗法

Meaning

a system of alternative medicine based on treating diseases with highly diluted substances

Example

He believes in homeopathy for treating common colds.

他相信顺势疗法来治疗常见感冒。

A2 noun /ˈrʌnɪŋ/

running

跑步

Meaning

the action or sport of running

Example

Running every morning keeps me healthy.

每天早晨跑步保持我健康。

C1 noun /flæt fɪʃ/

Flat fish

比目鱼

Meaning

a type of fish with a flattened body that lives on the sea floor

Example

Flat fish like sole and flounder are excellent for grilling.

像鳎鱼和比目鱼这样的平鱼非常适合烤制。

B2 noun ˌsɛlf.kənˈtrəʊl

self-control

自我控制

Meaning

The ability to control one's emotions, behavior, and desires in order to obtain some reward, or avoid some punishment, typically in the longer term.

Example

Self-control is important for maintaining a balanced life.

自我控制对保持平衡的生活很重要。

B1 verb /ˈʌpˌɡreɪd/

upgrade

升级

Meaning

to raise something to a higher standard, improve

Example

We decided to upgrade the software to the latest version.

我们决定将软件升级到最新版本。

B2 adjective /ˈtrʌblsəm/

Troublesome

麻烦的; 问题的

Meaning

causing difficulty or annoyance; problematic

Example

The troublesome student disrupted the class again.

这个麻烦的学生又打断了课堂。

B2 verb /kənˈfɔːrm/

conform

遵守

Meaning

To comply with rules, standards, or laws.

Example

Students must conform to the school regulations.

学生必须遵守学校的规定。

B2 verb /ˈɡʌvərn/

govern

治理

Meaning

to control and direct the public policy and affairs of a state, organization, or people

Example

The president governs the country wisely.

总统明智地治理国家。

B2 noun /əˈsɜːʃən/

assertion

断言

Meaning

a confident and forceful statement of fact or belief

Example

Her assertion that she was right was met with silence.

她的断言她是对的遭遇了沉默。

C1 noun /əbˈzɜːvəns/

observance

遵守

Meaning

The practice of following a custom, rule, or religious law.

Example

The festival is held in observance of a centuries-old tradition.

该节庆是为了遵守一项百年传统而举行的。

B2 adjective /ˈhɜː.bəl/

herbal

草药的

Meaning

Made from or containing herbs, especially for medicinal purposes.

Example

Herbal remedies were widely used here.

这里广泛使用草药疗法。

C1 noun /ˌekspəˈzɪʃən/

exposition

阐述 / 展览

Meaning

a detailed explanation or a large public exhibition

Example

The scientist gave a clear exposition of the theory.

科学家清楚地阐述了这个理论。

B1 noun /muːd/

Mood

心情; 情绪;

Meaning

a temporary state of mind or feeling; atmosphere

Example

She was in a good mood after receiving the news.

她在收到消息后心情很好。

C1 adjective /prɪˈpɒstərəs/

preposterous

荒谬的, 可笑的

Meaning

completely ridiculous or absurd; contrary to reason or common sense

Example

The idea that pigs could fly is preposterous.

认为猪能飞的想法是荒谬的。

C1 adjective /ˈvɛnərəbəl/

Venerable

尊敬的; 受人尊敬的

Meaning

deserving respect due to age, wisdom, or character; revered

Example

The venerable professor has taught at the university for fifty years.

这位威望的教授在大学里教书已五十年。

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 adjective /ˌʌndərˈsteɪtɪd/

understated

低调的

Meaning

Presented in a subtle and restrained way.

Example

She wore an elegant but understated dress.

她穿了一件优雅但低调的裙子。

B1 verb /əˈsɪst/

assist

帮助

Meaning

to help or support someone in doing something

Example

The nurse will assist the doctor during the surgery.

护士将协助医生进行手术。

C2 adjective /ˈkrɛstˌfɔːlən/

crestfallen

沮丧

Meaning

sad and disappointed

Example

He looked crestfallen after hearing the bad news.

听到坏消息后，他看起来沮丧。

B2 adjective + noun aɪˈdiːəl ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt

ideal environment

理想环境

Meaning

Perfect or most suitable conditions for growth or development

Example

Winter creates an ideal environment for vegetable growth.

冬天为蔬菜生长创造了理想的环境。

C1 noun /ˌeɪ.li.əˈneɪ.ʃən/

alienation

异化

Meaning

The state of being isolated or estranged from a group or activity.

Example

The new policies created a sense of alienation among employees.

新政策在员工中产生了异化感。

C1 noun /ɪnˈkɜːrʒən/

incursion

入侵

Meaning

A sudden attack or invasion into a place or territory.

Example

The army repelled the enemy incursion at the border.

军队在边境击退了敌人的入侵。

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。

C2 noun /ˈdeb.juː.tɑːnt/

debutante

首次在社交场合出现的年轻女性

Meaning

A young woman making her first formal appearance in society.

Example

The debutante wore a white gown at the ball.

这位德比坦特在舞会上穿着白色的礼服。

B2 verb /stʌn/

stun

震惊, 使昏迷

Meaning

to shock or surprise someone greatly; to knock someone unconscious or dazed

Example

The news of her sudden resignation stunned everyone.

她突然辞职的消息让大家都震惊了。

C2 adjective /ˈvɔːntɪd/

vaunted

过度吹嘘

Meaning

praised or boasted about, especially excessively

Example

The vaunted technology failed to deliver the expected results.

过度吹嘘的技术未能交付预期的结果。

C2 adjective /ˌɪn.trəˈsɛl.jʊ.lər/

intracellular

细胞内

Meaning

Located or occurring within a cell.

Example

The drug works by targeting intracellular bacteria.

药物通过靶向细胞内的细菌发挥作用。

B1 noun /twɪn/

twin

双胞胎

Meaning

either of two children born at the same time to the same mother

Example

They have twin girls.

他们有一对双胞胎女孩。

C2 noun /ˈpiːs ɡʊdz/

Piece-goods

布料

Meaning

textiles or fabrics sold by the yard or meter; cloth materials

Example

The tailor bought piece-goods from the wholesale market to make custom dresses.

裁缝从批发市场购买了布料来制作定制的衣服。

C1 noun /plaɪt/

Plight

困境; 困难的处境

Meaning

a dangerous, difficult, or unfortunate situation

Example

The refugees were in a desperate plight.

难民们处于绝望的困境中。

A2 noun; gerund /ˈwɒʃɪŋ/

washing

清洗

Meaning

the act of cleaning with water or other liquid; clothes or items that are being washed

Example

Washing clothes regularly helps maintain hygiene.

经常清洗衣服有助于保持卫生。

C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈfɛktɪd/

unaffected

不受影响的, 自然的

Meaning

Not influenced or touched by something; genuine and natural.

Example

He remained unaffected by the criticism and kept working hard.

他对批评毫不受影响，继续努力工作。

A2 adjective /sɔft/

Soft

柔软; 温柔; 安静

Meaning

not hard or firm; gentle; quiet; tender

Example

The pillow is very soft and comfortable.

枕头很柔软，且很舒服。

C2 noun /baɪt/

bight

海湾

Meaning

A bend or curve in a geographical feature, especially a coastline, or a loop in a rope.

Example

The sailors anchored in the calm waters of the bight.

水手们在海湾的平静水域中抛锚。

B2 noun /ˈwɪlɪŋnəs/

willingness

意愿

Meaning

the quality of being prepared or ready to do something

Example

Her willingness to help others made her very popular.

她愿意帮助他人的态度使她变得非常受欢迎。

B1 adverb /ˈtɛmpərɛrɪli/

temporarily

临时地

Meaning

for a limited time; not permanently

Example

The road is closed temporarily for repairs.

道路因维修而暂时关闭。

C1 noun /ʃɑːrd/

shard

碎片

Meaning

a broken piece of glass, metal, or pottery

Example

He cut his finger on a shard of glass.

他用玻璃碎片割伤了手指。

B2 noun /feɪt/

Fate

命运

Meaning

the development of events beyond a person's control, regarded as determined by a supernatural power

Example

Many people believe that fate determines the course of their lives.

许多人相信命运决定了他们生活的轨迹。

A2 adjective /ˈmʌnθli/

monthly

每月的

Meaning

happening, done, or published once a month

Example

Employees receive their salary on a monthly basis.

员工每月领取工资。

B2 verb /ˈsprɪŋkəl/

sprinkle

Meaning

to scatter small drops or particles of a substance over a surface

Example

She sprinkled sugar on top of the cake.

C2 verb /ˈmæstɪkeɪt/

masticate

咀嚼

Meaning

to chew food thoroughly before swallowing

Example

He slowly masticated the bread before swallowing.

他在吞咽之前慢慢嚼着面包。

C2 adjective /ˈɪrˌsplɪtɪŋ/

earsplitting

震耳欲聋

Meaning

extremely loud or piercing sound

Example

The earsplitting noise of the fire alarm startled everyone.

火灾警报的震耳欲聋的声音让每个人都吓了一跳。

A2 noun /ˈmænɪdʒər/

manager

经理

Meaning

a person responsible for controlling or administering an organization or group of staff

Example

The manager approved the new project plan.

经理批准了新的项目计划。

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。

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。

B1 noun /ˈænəlɪst/

analyst

分析师

Meaning

a person who studies or examines something carefully to understand it or make decisions

Example

The financial analyst predicted a rise in the stock market.

金融分析师预测股票市场上涨。

C1 noun /traɪˈbjuːnəl/

tribunal

法庭

Meaning

a court of justice or body established to settle disputes

Example

The case was heard in an international tribunal.

案件在国际法庭审理。

B1 adjective /ˈsɪniər/

senior

高级

Meaning

having a higher rank or status; older or more experienced

Example

He is the senior manager in the department.

他是部门的高级经理。

B2 noun /dʒɑːr/

Jar

罐子; 瓶子

Meaning

a wide-mouthed container made of glass or pottery; to have a harsh or unpleasant effect

Example

She stored homemade cookies in a large glass jar on the kitchen counter.

她把自制的饼干存放在厨房台面上的大玻璃罐子里。

C1 noun /haɪˈpɒtənjuːs/

hypotenuse

斜边

Meaning

the longest side of a right-angled triangle, opposite the right angle.

Example

In a right triangle, the hypotenuse is always longer than the other two sides.

在直角三角形中，斜边总是比另外两边长。

A2 abbreviation (noun/pronoun) /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

sth.

某事

Meaning

abbreviation for 'something'

Example

Can you give me sth. to write with?

你能给我写字的东西吗？

B2 noun /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/

shipping

运输

Meaning

the process of transporting goods

Example

The shipping of the products was delayed due to weather conditions.

由于天气原因，产品的运输被延迟了。

B2 noun /kaʊtʃ/

Couch

沙发

Meaning

a long upholstered seat for more than one person, typically with a back and arms

Example

The family gathered on the couch to watch a movie.

全家人坐在沙发上看电影。

B2 noun /ˌmɪsˈfɔːrtʃən/

misfortune

不幸

Meaning

Bad luck or an unfortunate event.

Example

He suffered the misfortune of losing his job during the recession.

他在经济衰退期间失业的不幸遭遇。

C1 noun /ræθ/

Wrath

愤怒; 怒火

Meaning

extreme anger; intense fury or indignation

Example

His wrath was terrible to behold.

他的愤怒让人无法忍受。

B2 noun/adjective /rɪˈpʌblɪkən/

republican

共和党人

Meaning

a member or supporter of a republican political party or system

Example

The republican candidate won the election.

共和党候选人赢得了选举。

C1 noun ˈɛf.lu.ənt

effluent

废水或污染的液体

Meaning

Liquid waste or sewage discharged into a river or the sea.

Example

Factory effluent contaminates nearby rivers and lakes.

工厂废水污染附近的河流和湖泊。

C2 noun /ˈɛksplɪkeɪtər/

explicator

阐释者

Meaning

a person who explains or interprets something in detail

Example

The critic served as an explicator of the poet’s complex works.

评论家担任了诗人复杂作品的阐释者。

A2 verb /ədˈmɪt/

admit

承认

Meaning

to confess to be true; to allow entrance; to accept as valid

Example

He had to admit his mistake to the teacher.

他不得不向老师承认自己的错误。

C2 noun /kɒnˌtek.stʃu.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

contextualization

情境化

Meaning

The process of placing something in its proper context or setting to understand it better.

Example

Contextualization of historical events helps students understand them better.

历史事件的情境化帮助学生更好地理解它们。

A2 verb /plænt/

plant

种植

Meaning

to put seeds or plants in the ground; to place something firmly

Example

She planted roses in her garden.

她在她的花园里种植了玫瑰。

C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈprəʊtʃəbl̩/

irreproachable

无可指责

Meaning

Beyond criticism; faultless.

Example

The judge was known for his irreproachable integrity.

法官因其无可指责的正直而闻名。

C1 noun /ˈvaɪəˌleɪtər/

violator

违规者

Meaning

A person who breaks or disregards a law, rule, or agreement.

Example

The police caught the traffic violator at the intersection.

警察在交叉口抓住了交通违规者。

C1 noun /ˌkɑːr.diˈɒl.ə.dʒɪst/

cardiologist

心脏病学家

Meaning

A doctor specializing in diagnosing and treating heart diseases.

Example

She made an appointment with a cardiologist for her chest pain.

她因胸痛预约了心脏病学家的诊察。

C1 noun ˌɪnfɛsˈteɪʃən

infestation

侵扰, 在某个地方出现异常大量的昆虫或动物

Meaning

The presence of an unusually large number of insects or animals in a place, causing damage or disease.

Example

The infestation of ants in the kitchen led to immediate pest control measures.

厨房里蚂蚁的侵扰导致了立即采取害虫控制措施。

B2 verb /skoʊld/

scold

责骂

Meaning

to criticize angrily; to rebuke

Example

The teacher scolded the students for being late.

老师因为学生迟到而责骂他们。

B2 noun /kənˈsɛnt/

consent

同意

Meaning

permission for something to happen or agreement to do something

Example

She gave her consent before the operation.

她在手术前给了她的同意。

A2 verb /voʊt/

vote

投票

Meaning

to make a choice in an election; to express preference

Example

Citizens vote to choose their representatives.

公民投票选举他们的代表。

A2 noun ˈsɜːrvɪs

service

服务

Meaning

An act of helping or doing work for someone.

Example

True education promotes the value of service to others.

真正的教育促进了对他人服务的价值。

B2 noun /vɪˈsɪn.ə.ti/

Vicinity

附近; 邻近

Meaning

the area near or surrounding a particular place; neighborhood

Example

There are many shops in the vicinity of the school.

学校附近有很多商店。

C1 adjective /ˈɪndɪɡoʊ bluː/

Indigo-blue

靛蓝

Meaning

a deep blue color with a purplish tinge

Example

The indigo-blue sky looked magnificent at twilight.

在暮光中，靛蓝色的天空看起来壮丽。

B2 adjective /plʌmp/

plump

丰满或圆形

Meaning

having a full, rounded shape; pleasantly fat

Example

The cat was plump and well-fed.

那只猫又胖又被很好地喂养。

B2 noun /ˌledʒɪsˈleɪʃən/

legislation

立法

Meaning

laws considered collectively, or the act of making laws

Example

The government passed new legislation to protect the environment.

政府通过了新的立法来保护环境。

C2 noun /ˈrɛkwiəm/

requiem

安魂曲

Meaning

A mass, music, or ceremony for the repose of the souls of the dead.

Example

The choir performed a requiem in memory of the late leader.

合唱团为已故领导人表演了安魂曲。

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。

C1 adjective /ˌkætəˈklɪzmɪk/

cataclysmic

灾难性的

Meaning

Relating to or denoting a violent natural event or upheaval.

Example

The war had cataclysmic effects on the nation's economy.

战争对该国经济产生了灾难性的影响。

C2 adjective /ˈfɛtɪd/

fetid

有恶臭的，令人不快的

Meaning

having a strong, unpleasant smell

Example

The fetid smell from the garbage was unbearable.

垃圾散发出的恶臭让人无法忍受。

B2 noun /ʌnˈkaɪndnəs/

unkindness

不友善

Meaning

lack of kindness; cruel or inconsiderate behavior

Example

His unkindness hurt her feelings deeply.

他的不友善深深伤害了她的感情。

C1 noun /sloʊθ/

Sloth

懒惰; 不愿意工作或付出努力

Meaning

laziness; reluctance to work or make an effort

Example

His sloth prevented him from achieving his goals.

他的懒惰阻止了他实现目标。

C1 adverb /ˈæm.ɪ.kə.bli/

Amicably

友好地

Meaning

in a friendly way without anger or resentment

Example

The divorce was settled amicably between both parties.

离婚在双方之间友好地解决了。

C2 adjective /ɑːrˈθʊr.i.ən/

arthurian

与亚瑟王相关的

Meaning

Relating to the legendary King Arthur and the stories surrounding him.

Example

The novel is set in an Arthurian world of knights and castles.

这部小说设定在一个亚瑟王的世界里，充满了骑士和城堡。

C2 noun /spʌndʒ ɡɔːrd/

Sponse gourd

海绵瓜

Meaning

a fibrous gourd that becomes sponge-like when dried, used for cleaning and in cooking when young

Example

The sponge gourd can be eaten when young or dried to make natural scrubbers.

海绵瓜可以在年轻时食用，或者干燥后制成天然海绵。

B2 verb /dɪˈstɔːrt/

distort

Meaning

to twist or change the shape, appearance, or meaning of something so it is not true or accurate

Example

The mirror distorted her reflection.

C1 adjective /kənˈdʒenɪtl/

congenital

先天的

Meaning

existing from birth, usually describing a disease or condition

Example

The child was born with a congenital heart defect.

这个孩子出生时就有先天性心脏缺陷。

C1 verb /dɪˈvɒlv/

devolve

移交

Meaning

To pass power, responsibility, or duties to another person or group.

Example

The responsibility will devolve on the new manager.

责任将转交给新经理。

B1 noun /ˈtʃɪl.i ˈpaʊ.dər/

Chilli Powder

辣椒粉

Meaning

a spice made from ground dried chili peppers, used to add heat and flavor to food

Example

Add two teaspoons of chilli powder to make the dish spicier.

加入两茶匙辣椒粉使菜肴更辛辣。

C1 noun /ˌrɛfəˈrɛndəm/

referendum

公投

Meaning

a general vote by the population on a single political issue

Example

The government held a referendum on the new constitution.

政府就新宪法举行了公投。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈtep.ɪd/

Tepid

温热

Meaning

only slightly warm; lukewarm; showing little enthusiasm

Example

The tea was tepid and unappetizing.

茶是温热的，毫无诱人之感。

C1 verb kəˈrɒb.ə.reɪt

corroborate

确认

Meaning

Confirm or give support to a statement, theory, or finding.

Example

The witness corroborated the defendant's testimony.

证人核实了被告的证词。

C1 adjective /ˈvɛdʒɪtətɪv/

vegetative

与生长或生命的基本过程相关，通常没有意识的思考或活动

Meaning

relating to growth or the basic processes of life, often without conscious thought or activity

Example

The patient remained in a vegetative state after the accident.

事故发生后，病人保持在植物状态。

B1 verb /weɪk/

wake

醒来

Meaning

to stop sleeping; to become alert

Example

I wake up at 7 AM every morning.

我每天早上7点醒来。

C1 adjective kənˈten.ʃəs

contentious

有争议

Meaning

Causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial.

Example

The contentious issue divided global leaders.

有争议的问题分裂了全球领导人。

B1 adjective /kənˈtroʊld/

controlled

受控的

Meaning

managed or regulated carefully; kept within limits

Example

The experiment was conducted in a controlled environment.

实验是在一个受控的环境中进行的。

A1 adverb /nɪər/

Near

近

Meaning

close in space or time; almost

Example

The school is very near to my house.

学校离我家很近。

C2 noun /sɪˈrɒkoʊ/

sirocco

炎热干燥的风

Meaning

A hot, dry wind blowing from North Africa across the Mediterranean to southern Europe.

Example

The sirocco made the city unbearably hot and dusty.

西罗科让这座城市变得极其炎热和尘土飞扬。

C1 verb /ˈmʌd.əl/

muddle

搞乱

Meaning

to mix things up in a confused way or to make a mess of something

Example

He muddled the papers and couldn’t find the report.

他把文件搞乱了，找不到报告。

C1 adjective /ˌzɛnəˈfoʊbɪk/

xenophobic

排外的

Meaning

having or showing a dislike or fear of people from other countries

Example

The leader’s xenophobic comments sparked outrage across the country.

领导人的排外言论在全国范围内引起了愤怒。

B2 adjective /stiːp/

steep

陡峭, 过高

Meaning

Having a sharp inclination or high slope; also can mean excessive (as in price).

Example

The hikers climbed a steep mountain trail.

登山者攀登了一个陡峭的山道。

C1 noun ˈθɜː.məl stres

thermal stress

热应力

Meaning

Stress caused by excessive heat that affects plant growth and development.

Example

High thermal stress affects plant growth.

高温应力影响植物的生长。

A2 verb /ˈriːəlaɪz/

realize

意识到

Meaning

to become aware of; to understand clearly; to achieve or make real

Example

I didn't realize how late it was until I checked the clock.

我没意识到已经这么晚了，直到我看了钟。

C1 verb /ˈæn.ɛks/

annex

吞并

Meaning

To take control of a territory and add it to one's own.

Example

The empire annexed the neighboring kingdom after the war.

帝国在战争后吞并了邻国的王国。

B2 noun ˌspɛk.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən

speculation

投机

Meaning

Investment in stocks, property, or other ventures in the hope of gain but with the risk of loss.

Example

Stock market speculation can lead to high volatility.

股市投机可能导致高波动性。

C1 adjective /ˈsʌmp.tʃu.əs/

sumptuous

奢华的

Meaning

Splendid and expensive-looking; luxurious.

Example

The guests were treated to a sumptuous banquet.

客人们被招待了一场奢华的宴会。

B2 noun /moʊˈmɛn.təm/

momentum

动能

Meaning

The quantity of motion of a moving body; the impetus and driving force gained by the development of a process or course of events.

Example

The company gained momentum after launching a new product.

公司在推出新产品后获得了动能。

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 noun /ˈmʊzlɪm/

muslim

穆斯林

Meaning

a follower of Islam

Example

He is a devout Muslim.

他是一个虔诚的穆斯林。

C1 verb /ˈstæɡ.neɪt/

stagnate

停滞

Meaning

to stop developing, progressing, or moving

Example

Without innovation, the business will stagnate.

没有创新，生意将会停滞不前。

C1 noun/verb /tæk/

tack

Meaning

a small sharp nail; or to change direction in sailing or approach something differently

Example

She used a tack to pin the paper on the wall.

A2 noun /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/

childhood

童年

Meaning

the period of being a child

Example

She spent her childhood in a small village.

她在一个小村庄度过了她的童年。

B2 noun /ˈlæv.ən.dər/

Lavender

薰衣草

Meaning

a fragrant purple flowering plant used in perfumes and aromatherapy

Example

The lavender field filled the air with its sweet, calming fragrance.

薰衣草田充满了甜美而宁静的香气。

C1 adjective /ˈskwiːmɪʃ/

squeamish

容易感到恶心、头晕或反感

Meaning

easily made to feel sick, faint, or disgusted

Example

She felt squeamish at the sight of blood.

她看到血时感到恶心。

A1 adjective /ˈpɒs.ə.bəl/

Possible

可能

Meaning

able to be done or achieved; likely to happen; feasible

Example

It is possible to learn a new language at any age.

在任何年龄学习新语言是可能的。

C2 adjective /ɑːrˈbɔːr.i.əl/

arboreal

与树相关

Meaning

Relating to trees or living in trees; tree-dwelling.

Example

Monkeys are arboreal animals that spend most of their time in trees.

猴子是树栖动物，它们大部分时间都待在树上。

B2 noun ˌrɛzɪɡˈneɪʃən

resignation

辞职

Meaning

The acceptance of something undesirable but inevitable; giving up.

Example

Her resignation from the position was unexpected.

她辞去了职位，这是出乎意料的。

B1 verb /pəʊs(t)ˈpəʊn/

postpone

推迟

Meaning

to delay something to a later time

Example

The meeting was postponed until next week.

会议被推迟到下周。

B2 adjective /kəˈmɛndəbl̩/

commendable

值得称赞的

Meaning

deserving praise or approval

Example

Her dedication to the project was truly commendable.

她对项目的奉献精神真的值得称赞。

A2 adjective /ˈkloʊ.sɪst/

closest

Thirsty

口渴的

Meaning

feeling a need to drink; having a strong desire for something

Example

I am very thirsty after running in the heat.

在炎热中跑步后，我非常口渴。

C1 verb /daɪˈvɛst/

divest

Meaning

to strip away possessions, rights, or assets; to rid oneself of

Example

The company decided to divest its unprofitable division.