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C2 verb /ˈfrʌktɪˌfaɪ/

fructify

使…成果丰硕
Meaning
To make fruitful or productive; to bear fruit.
Example
The new policies will help fructify the economic potential of the region.
新的政策将有助于使该地区的经济潜力丰产。
B1 noun /trʌŋk/

Trunk

行李箱
Meaning
a large box or chest, typically used for storage or travel
Example
She packed her clothes in the trunk.
她把衣服放进了行李箱。
C2 noun /baɪˈmɛstər/

bimester

两个月的时间段
Meaning
A period of two months.
Example
The academic program is divided into six bimesters.
学术项目分为六个学期。
C2 adjective /daɪˈdæktɪk/

didactic

教学的
Meaning
Intended to teach, often with a moral lesson.
Example
The novel is not just entertaining but also didactic in nature.
这本小说不仅仅是娱乐性，还有教学性质。
B2 adjective ˌkɒn.trəˈvɜː.ʃəl

controversial

有争议的
Meaning
Giving rise to public disagreement or heated discussion.
Example
The policy remains controversial.
该政策仍然存在争议。
A1 noun /ˈbaɪ.sɪ.kəl/

Bicycle

自行车
Meaning
A vehicle with two wheels that you pedal to make it move
Example
She rides her bicycle to work every day.
她每天骑自行车去上班。
B2 noun ɪnˌdʌstrɪəlaɪˈzeɪʃən

industrialization

工业化
Meaning
The development of industries in a country or region on a wide scale.
Example
Industrialization changed the global economy dramatically.
工业化显著改变了全球经济。
C1 verb /ɪnˈkrəʊtʃ/

encroach

幸福
Meaning
to gradually take over or intrude on someone’s rights, territory, or space
Example
The buildings began to encroach on the protected forest land.
当她获得奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
B1 noun /ˈsɪɡ.nəl/

Signal

信号
Meaning
a gesture, action, or sound that conveys information or instruction
Example
The traffic signal turned red, so we stopped.
交通信号灯变红了，我们停了下来。
B2 noun ˌæd.æpˈteɪ.ʃən

adaptation

适应
Meaning
The action or process of adapting or being adapted.
Example
Adaptation to climate change is critical for resilience.
适应气候变化对于韧性至关重要。
C1 noun /ˈded.lɑk/

Dead-lock

死锁; 僵局
Meaning
a situation in which no progress is possible; complete standstill
Example
The negotiations reached a deadlock when neither side would compromise.
谈判陷入僵局，因为没有一方愿意妥协。
C2 verb /ɛksˈhjuːm/

exhume

掘出
Meaning
to dig out something buried, especially a body from the ground
Example
The archaeologists decided to exhume the ancient remains.
考古学家决定挖掘古老的遗骸。
B1 verb /ɪnˈsɪst/

insist

坚持
Meaning
to demand firmly; to state persistently
Example
He insisted on paying the bill.
他坚持要付账单。
C1 noun /ˈwɔːtəʃɛd/

watershed

分水岭, 转折点
Meaning
An event or period marking a turning point in a situation; also refers to a ridge dividing two drainage areas.
Example
The independence movement was a watershed in the nation's history.
独立运动是国家历史中的一个分水岭。
B1 noun /ədˈmɪʃ.ən/

Admission

入学; 接受
Meaning
the process of entering or being allowed to enter a school or organization; accepting that something is true
Example
She gained admission to Harvard University.
她获得了哈佛大学的入学许可。
B2 noun /ˈtroʊfi/

trophy

奖杯
Meaning
An object awarded as a prize for a victory or achievement.
Example
She proudly displayed the trophy she won in the competition.
她骄傲地展示了她在比赛中赢得的奖杯。
A2 adjective /ɪmˈpɑːsəbl/

impossible

不可能
Meaning
not able to occur, exist, or be done
Example
It is impossible to finish this work in one day.
一天之内完成这项工作是不可能的。
A1 noun /ˈɪntənet/

internet

全球计算机网络
Meaning
A global computer network providing a variety of information and communication facilities.
Example
The internet has revolutionized the way we access information.
互联网彻底改变了我们获取信息的方式。
C2 verb /ˌɡeɪnˈseɪ/

gainsay

反驳
Meaning
To deny, contradict, or speak against.
Example
No one could gainsay the evidence presented in court.
没有人能够反驳法庭上提出的证据。
C1 adjective əʊˈpeɪk

opaque

不透明, 难以理解
Meaning
Not able to be seen through; not transparent; difficult to understand.
Example
The glass was too opaque to see through.
玻璃太不透明，无法看透。
B1 noun /ˈpoʊ.lər beər/

Polar Bear

北极熊
Meaning
a large white bear that lives in the Arctic regions
Example
The polar bear swims in the icy Arctic waters.
北极熊在寒冷的北极水域游泳。
C2 adjective /ˈmɪn.ɪ.skjuːl/

miniscule

微小
Meaning
Extremely small or tiny.
Example
The error was so miniscule that nobody noticed it.
这个错误如此微小，以至于没人注意到它。
B2 noun /droʊn/

Drone

雄性蜜蜂
Meaning
a male bee that does not work and whose only function is to mate with the queen
Example
The drone bees do not collect honey like worker bees.
这些雄性蜜蜂不会像工蜂一样采蜜。
B1 noun wɛlθ

wealth

财富
Meaning
The state of being rich; material prosperity; an abundance of valuable possessions or money.
Example
Wealth creation involves building assets that earn while you sleep.
财富创造包括建立能在你睡觉时赚取的资产。
C1 adjective /səbˈsɪd.i.ər.i/

Subsidiary

附属的; 次要的; 与子公司相关
Meaning
less important than the main thing; secondary; of or relating to a subsidiary company
Example
The subsidiary company handles all overseas operations.
子公司负责所有海外业务。
C1 noun /ˈliːvˌteɪ.kɪŋ/

leave-taking

告别
Meaning
an act of saying goodbye; farewell
Example
His leave-taking from his friends was emotional.
他向朋友的告别是感人的。
C2 verb /ˈdɒɡmətaɪz/

dogmatize

教条化
Meaning
To state opinions or beliefs as if they were absolute truths.
Example
The professor tended to dogmatize on political issues.
教授倾向于在政治问题上教条主义。
C1 adjective /rɪˈsɛptɪv/

receptive

善于接受
Meaning
Willing to listen to or accept new ideas, suggestions, or experiences.
Example
She was receptive to feedback from her colleagues.
她对同事们的反馈持开放态度。
C2 noun /ˈvɜːrbiɪdʒ/

verbiage

废话
Meaning
Excessive use of words, often with little content or meaning; wordiness.
Example
The contract was filled with unnecessary legal verbiage.
合同充满了不必要的法律废话。
A2 adjective /ˈlʌki/

lucky

幸运的
Meaning
having good fortune or favorable circumstances
Example
She felt lucky to have such supportive friends.
她觉得自己很幸运，拥有如此支持她的朋友。
C2 adjective /ˌfoʊtoʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/

photoelectric

光电
Meaning
relating to the emission of electrons or other free carriers when light shines on a material
Example
The photoelectric effect is fundamental in solar panels.
光电效应在太阳能板中是基础。
C2 adjective /ˈfæsaɪl/

Facile

容易的; 浅显的; 缺乏深度的
Meaning
easily achieved; superficial; lacking depth
Example
His facile explanation didn't address the real problem.
他的简单解释没有解决真正的问题。
B1 noun /æks/

Axe

斧头
Meaning
a tool with a heavy blade for cutting wood
Example
The lumberjack swung his axe to chop the tree.
伐木工人挥动着他的斧头砍树。
B2 adjective ˌæs.trəˈnɒm.ɪ.kəl

astronomical

天文学的
Meaning
Relating to astronomy; extremely large in amount or extent.
Example
The astronomical price reflects its exclusivity.
天文学的价格反映了它的独特性。
B1 noun /soʊl/

Soul

灵魂
Meaning
the spiritual or immaterial essence of a human being or animal; a person's emotional or intellectual nature
Example
She poured her heart and soul into her artwork.
她将自己的心和灵魂投入到艺术创作中。
B2 adjective /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk/

systematic

系统的
Meaning
Done or acting according to a fixed plan or system; methodical.
Example
The company took a systematic approach to solving the issue.
公司采取了系统的方法来解决问题。
B2 noun/verb /ˈɡlɪtər/

glitter

闪烁
Meaning
To shine with bright, shimmering light; or decorative sparkles.
Example
Her dress glittered under the stage lights.
她的裙子在舞台灯光下闪烁。
B2 verb /ˈwaɪdən/

widen

拓宽
Meaning
to make or become wider or broader
Example
They plan to widen the road next year.
他们计划在明年拓宽这条路。
C1 adjective /priˈɛmptɪv/

preemptive

预防性
Meaning
Serving or intended to prevent something by taking action first.
Example
The government took preemptive measures to control inflation.
政府采取了预防措施来控制通货膨胀。
B2 adjective /kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/

Convincing

令人信服的; 可信的; 有说服力的; 能使某人相信某事的
Meaning
believable; credible; persuasive; able to make someone believe something
Example
His convincing argument won over the entire jury.
他的有说服力的论点赢得了整个陪审团。
B2 noun /rɪˈdʒɛkʃən/

rejection

拒绝
Meaning
the action of refusing or dismissing something or someone
Example
Her rejection of the offer surprised everyone.
她拒绝了这个提议，令所有人吃惊。
B2 noun /ˈtæk.tɪk/

Tactic

策略; 战术
Meaning
a plan or method for achieving something; a strategy used to accomplish a goal
Example
The coach used a new tactic to win the game.
教练使用了一种新的战术来赢得比赛。
C1 adjective /əˈnæl.ə.ɡəs/

analogous

类似的
Meaning
Comparable in certain respects, typically in a way that makes clearer the nature of things being compared.
Example
The human brain is analogous to a supercomputer.
人脑与超级计算机类似。
C1 noun /ˈkleɪmənt/

claimant

索赔人
Meaning
a person who makes a claim, especially in a legal or financial context
Example
The claimant filed for compensation after the accident.
索赔人事故后申请赔偿。
B2 adjective /kɒzˈmɛt.ɪk/

cosmetic

化妆品
Meaning
relating to beauty or appearance; intended to improve looks
Example
She bought a new cosmetic cream for her skin.
她为她的皮肤买了一种新的化妆品。
C2 verb /əbˈvɜːrt/

obvert

反转
Meaning
To turn something so as to face in a different direction; in logic, to convert a proposition by negating both subject and predicate.
Example
The teacher asked the students to obvert the statement for practice.
老师要求学生练习将声明进行奥贝特。
B1 noun /ɪmˈpruːvmənt/

improvement

改善
Meaning
the act of making something better
Example
There has been a significant improvement in his health.
他的健康有了显著改善。
C1 adjective /ˈhɑːrtˌrɛndɪŋ/

heartrending

令人心碎
Meaning
Causing great sadness or distress; very moving emotionally.
Example
The documentary showed heartrending scenes of war victims.
纪录片展示了战争受害者令人心碎的场景。
C2 verb /ˈæntɪdeɪtɪd/

antedated

提前日期
Meaning
assigned to an earlier date than the actual one; happened earlier
Example
The letter was antedated to appear more official.
信件被提前日期化，以使其看起来更官方。
B2 noun /ˌmɒdəˈreɪʃən/

moderation

Meaning
The avoidance of excess or extremes; keeping balance or within reasonable limits.
Example
He drinks wine in moderation.
C2 verb /ˈæntɪkweɪt/

antiquate

过时
Meaning
To make something old-fashioned or obsolete.
Example
The rise of digital cameras antiquated traditional film photography.
数字相机的崛起使传统胶片摄影过时。
B2 verb /fʊlˈfɪl/

fulfill

实现
Meaning
to complete or accomplish something, especially a task or promise
Example
He worked hard to fulfill his dreams.
他努力工作以实现自己的梦想。
B2 noun /mɪnt/

Mint

薄荷; 钱币厂
Meaning
An aromatic plant used for flavoring; also a place where money is manufactured
Example
She added fresh mint leaves to the tea for a refreshing taste.
她在茶里加了新鲜的薄荷叶，带来清新的味道。
B2 noun, verb /ˈdeɪ.bjuː/

debut

首演
Meaning
The first public appearance or performance of someone or something.
Example
The young actor made his debut on the big stage.
年轻演员在大舞台上首次亮相。
C2 noun /ˌmɛtəmˌsaɪˈkoʊsɪs/

metempsychosis

灵魂的转生
Meaning
The supposed transmigration of the soul, especially its reincarnation after death.
Example
Ancient philosophers often debated the idea of metempsychosis.
古代哲学家常常讨论灵魂的转生。
C1 noun /ˈpræɡ.mə.tɪ.zəm/

pragmatism

实践主义
Meaning
A practical approach to problems and affairs; dealing with things sensibly and realistically.
Example
His pragmatism helped solve the financial crisis.
他的实践主义帮助解决了金融危机。
C1 adjective /dɪsˈɪntrəstɪd/

disinterested

无私
Meaning
not influenced by personal interest; impartial or neutral
Example
The judge remained disinterested in the case.
法官在案件中保持无私。
C2 noun, verb /əˈfrʌnt/

affront

侮辱
Meaning
An action or remark that causes outrage or offense.
Example
He took her criticism as a personal affront.
他把她的批评当作个人的侮辱。
C2 noun /ˌlɪt.əˈrɑː.ti/

literati

文学家
Meaning
well-educated, literary, or scholarly people
Example
The event was attended by poets, critics, and other members of the literati.
该活动由诗人、评论家和其他文学家参加。
A1 verb /flaɪ/

fly

飞行
Meaning
to move through the air using wings or in an aircraft
Example
Birds fly south for the winter.
鸟类冬天飞往南方。
C1 noun /ˈdɒktrɪn/

doctrine

教义
Meaning
A set of beliefs or principles held and taught by a religious, political, or other group.
Example
The church follows a strict doctrine on moral values.
教会遵循一项关于道德价值的严格教义。
C2 noun /ˈpeɪpəsi/

papacy

教皇职位
Meaning
The office or authority of the Pope in the Roman Catholic Church.
Example
The papacy played a significant role in medieval European politics.
教皇职位在中世纪欧洲政治中发挥了重要作用。
B2 verb /ˈdɛvəˌsteɪt/

devastate

摧毁
Meaning
to cause severe and overwhelming destruction or damage
Example
The hurricane devastated the coastal town.
飓风摧毁了海岸城镇。
C2 noun /ˈmæl.əˌfæk.tər/

malefactor

恶棍
Meaning
A person who commits a crime or does evil.
Example
The malefactor was arrested for the robbery.
恶棍因抢劫被捕。
C2 adjective /ˌnɒnˈtrɪviəl/

nontrivial

非平凡
Meaning
Not simple or easy; requiring effort or significant thought.
Example
Solving the equation turned out to be a nontrivial task.
解决方程被证明是一个非平凡的任务。
C1 adjective əsˈtjuːt

astute

敏锐的或精明的
Meaning
Having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.
Example
His astute observations helped solve the complex problem.
他的敏锐观察帮助解决了复杂的问题。
B2 adjective ˌtræns.fəˈmeɪ.ʃən.əl

transformational

变革性
Meaning
Causing or able to cause an important and lasting change in someone or something.
Example
Transformational projects redefine progress.
变革性项目重新定义了进步。
A2 adjective /ʌnˈkʌmf.tə.bəl/

Uncomfortable

不舒服
Meaning
causing or feeling slight pain or physical discomfort; making someone feel embarrassed, awkward, or anxious
Example
The chair was so uncomfortable that I couldn't sit in it for more than ten minutes.
这个椅子太不舒服了，我坐在上面超过十分钟就坐不下来了。
C2 noun /ˌfjuːzɪˈleɪd/

fusillade

齐射
Meaning
A series of shots fired or missiles thrown all at the same time or in quick succession.
Example
The soldiers advanced under a fusillade of bullets.
士兵们在一阵齐射下前进。
B1 noun /ˌrep.rɪˈzen.tə.tɪv/

representative

代表
Meaning
A person chosen or appointed to act or speak for another or others.
Example
The representative addressed critical issues.
代表解决了关键问题。
C2 noun /ɔːl/

awl

锥子
Meaning
a small pointed tool used for making holes, especially in leather
Example
The cobbler used an awl to punch holes in the leather.
鞋匠用锥子在皮革上打孔。
B2 noun /ˌren.əˈveɪ.ʃən/

Renovation

翻新; 恢复
Meaning
the act of renovating; restoration to a former better state
Example
The old house underwent a complete renovation last year.
去年老房子进行了彻底的翻修。
C1 adjective /ˈnɒnʃələnt/

nonchalant

Meaning
Appearing calm, casual, and unconcerned.
Example
He gave a nonchalant shrug and walked away.
A2 noun /ʃɛlf/

shelf

架子
Meaning
a flat surface used for storing or displaying things, typically fixed to a wall or inside a cabinet
Example
I placed the books on the shelf next to the window.
我把书放在靠窗的架子上。
B2 adverb /səˈpəʊzɪdli/

supposedly

据说
Meaning
used to show that something is believed or claimed to be true, though it may not be
Example
He is supposedly the best player on the team.
据说他是队里最好的球员。
B2 verb /ɡrænt/

grant

授予
Meaning
to give or allow someone to have; to admit or agree
Example
The university granted him a scholarship.
大学给了他奖学金。
B2 noun /ˈlɪstɪŋ/

listing

列表
Meaning
a series of items or names written or printed in a specific order
Example
The listing of available jobs was updated daily.
可用职位的列表每天都会更新。
B2 noun /mɪθ/

myth

神话
Meaning
A traditional story explaining natural or social phenomena, often involving supernatural beings; a widely held but false belief.
Example
The myth of the phoenix tells of a bird reborn from its ashes.
凤凰的神话讲述了一只从灰烬中重生的鸟。
B1 noun /ˈtɪʃ.uː/

tissue

纸巾
Meaning
a piece of soft absorbent paper or fabric
Example
She used a tissue to wipe her nose.
她用纸巾擦了擦鼻子。
A1 noun /ˈʃʊɡər/

Sugar

糖
Meaning
sweet crystalline substance used as a sweetener
Example
Please add two teaspoons of sugar to my coffee.
请在我的咖啡里加两茶匙糖。
B2 noun /ˌrɛɡ.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

regulation

由权威制定和维护的规则或指令
Meaning
A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority.
Example
Government regulation ensures fair business practices.
政府规则确保公平的商业实践。
A2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪst/

Artist

艺术家
Meaning
a person who creates art, especially paintings or drawings
Example
The artist painted a beautiful landscape.
艺术家画了一幅美丽的风景画。
C1 adverb /əˈkjuːtli/

acutely

敏锐地
Meaning
in a sharp, intense, or severe way; with keen awareness
Example
She was acutely aware of the risks involved.
她敏锐地意识到其中的风险。
B2 verb /ˈtɑːləreɪt/

tolerate

容忍
Meaning
to accept or endure something unpleasant without complaining; to allow something to exist
Example
I cannot tolerate such rude behavior in my classroom.
我不能容忍在我的课堂上出现如此粗鲁的行为。
B2 verb /ˈsʌfəkeɪt/

suffocate

Meaning
to cause someone to die or have difficulty breathing by depriving them of air
Example
The child nearly suffocated when trapped in the locked room.
A1 noun /kæt/

Cat

猫
Meaning
a small domesticated carnivorous mammal with soft fur, a short snout, and retractile claws
Example
The cat sat on the windowsill watching birds.
猫坐在窗台上看着鸟儿。
B2 noun /dɪˈsɛnt/

descent

下降 / 血统
Meaning
the action of moving downward, falling, or dropping; ancestry or origin
Example
The climbers began their descent from the mountain peak.
登山者从山顶开始下降。
C2 noun /ˈmuːn.biːm/

moonbeam

月光
Meaning
A ray of light from the moon.
Example
A moonbeam lit up the quiet forest clearing.
一束月光照亮了安静的森林空地。
B2 adjective æmˈbɪɡ.ju.əs

ambiguous

模糊的
Meaning
Having more than one possible meaning; unclear or vague.
Example
His statement was too ambiguous to understand.
他的声明模糊不清，无法理解。
C2 noun /trʌs/

truss

Meaning
a framework, typically consisting of rafters, posts, and struts, supporting a roof, bridge, or other structure
Example
The engineer designed a strong truss for the new bridge.
B2 noun /ˈɡlɑːs.weər/

Glass-ware

玻璃器具
Meaning
objects made of glass, especially drinking glasses and decorative objects
Example
The wedding registry included fine glassware.
婚礼注册包括精美的玻璃器具。
B2 verb /slæm/

slam

用力关门
Meaning
to close or hit something with great force
Example
He slammed the door angrily after the argument.
他在争论后愤怒地摔门。
C2 noun /θroʊz/

throes

剧痛
Meaning
intense or violent pain and struggle, often at the beginning or end of something
Example
The country was in the throes of a political crisis.
该国正处于政治危机的剧痛之中。
B2 noun /red liːf/

Red leaf

红叶
Meaning
red-colored leafy vegetable; amaranth leaves used as greens
Example
Red leaf is rich in iron and is commonly eaten in Bengali households.
红叶富含铁，并且在孟加拉家庭中经常食用。
B2 noun, verb /treɪs/

trace

痕迹
Meaning
a mark, object, or sign that shows the existence or development of something
Example
She traced the path of the river on the map.
她在地图上描绘了河流的路径。
B1 noun /tʃiːk/

Cheek

脸颊; 无礼;
Meaning
either side of the face below the eye; impudent or disrespectful behavior
Example
The baby's rosy cheeks showed she was healthy and happy.
宝宝的红润脸颊显示她健康快乐。
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。
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。
A1 pronoun /aɪ/

i

我
Meaning
used by a speaker to refer to himself or herself
Example
I am learning English every day.
我每天都在学习英语。
B1 noun /θʌm/

Thumb

拇指
Meaning
the short thick finger of the human hand
Example
She gave me a thumbs up to show her approval.
她给了我一个大拇指，表示她的认可。
C1 adjective /ˈrɔːkəs/

raucous

喧闹的, 吵杂的
Meaning
loud, harsh, and unpleasant sound or behavior
Example
The crowd became raucous after the team scored.
当球队进球后，人群变得喧闹起来。
B1 noun /ˈpɑː.vər.t̬i/

Poverty

贫困; 缺乏基本需求
Meaning
the state of being extremely poor; lack of basic necessities
Example
Many organizations work to reduce poverty around the world.
许多组织致力于减少全球贫困。
A2 noun /trɪk/

Trick

把戏; 欺骗; 诡计;
Meaning
a cunning act intended to deceive; a skillful action performed for entertainment
Example
The magician performed an amazing card trick that fooled everyone.
魔术师表演了一个令人惊叹的纸牌把戏，欺骗了所有人。
B1 adverb /ˈriː.zən.ə.bli/

Reasonably

合理地; 合适地;
Meaning
in a sensible way; fairly; to a moderate degree
Example
The hotel room was reasonably priced for the location.
酒店房间根据位置的合理定价。
C1 adjective /kɑːrˈnɪv.ər.əs/

Carnivorous

食肉动物
Meaning
feeding on other animals; meat-eating
Example
Lions are carnivorous animals that hunt other animals for food.
狮子是食肉动物，它们捕猎其他动物作为食物。
C1 noun /ˈdɛməɡɒɡ/

demagogue

民粹主义者
Meaning
A political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular desires and prejudices rather than by using rational argument.
Example
The crowd was swayed by the fiery speeches of the demagogue.
人群受到了民粹主义者激烈演讲的影响。
C2 noun /brɪˈtæniə/

britannia

不列颠
Meaning
the personification of Britain, often shown as a woman with a helmet and shield
Example
Britannia has been a symbol of Britain since Roman times.
不列颠自罗马时代起就是英国的象征。
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 noun /ˈlaɪm.stoʊn/

Lime stone

石灰岩
Meaning
a hard sedimentary rock, composed mainly of calcium carbonate or dolomite, used as building material and in the making of cement
Example
The ancient building was made of limestone blocks.
这座古老的建筑是用石灰岩块建造的
B2 adjective ˈɛvɪdənt

evident

明显的
Meaning
Clearly seen or understood; obvious.
Example
The result was evident.
结果是显而易见的。
B1 verb /floʊt/

float

浮动
Meaning
to rest or move on the surface of a liquid or in the air without sinking
Example
The boat began to float gently down the river.
船开始轻轻漂浮在河面上。
C2 adjective /rəˈkoʊkoʊ/

rococo

洛可可
Meaning
characterized by ornate detail and elaborate decoration, especially in art, architecture, and design
Example
The palace was decorated in a lavish rococo style.
宫殿以奢华的洛可可风格装饰。
B2 noun /ˈpeɪtrən/

patron

赞助人
Meaning
a person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, or cause
Example
The library is supported by generous patrons.
图书馆得到了慷慨的赞助人支持。
B1 noun /sɔɪl/

soil

土壤
Meaning
The upper layer of earth in which plants grow.
Example
The soil in this area is reddish.
这个区域的土壤是红色的。
C2 noun, adjective /pəˈtrɪʃən/

patrician

贵族
Meaning
A person of noble rank or high social standing; relating to aristocracy.
Example
The patrician families of Rome wielded great power in politics.
罗马的贵族家庭在政治上拥有巨大的权力。
C1 noun /dɪˈmiːnər/

demeanor

行为
Meaning
a person's outward behavior or appearance
Example
Her calm demeanor impressed everyone at the meeting.
她的冷静行为给会议上的每个人留下了深刻印象。
C1 adjective /ˈsʌltri/

sultry

酷热潮湿，迷人
Meaning
Uncomfortably hot and humid; also describes someone attractive in a passionate or sensual way.
Example
The sultry weather made it hard to focus on work.
酷热潮湿的天气使得集中精力工作变得困难。
C2 noun /ˈkwɒdrʊpɛd/

quadruped

Meaning
an animal that walks on four feet
Example
Most mammals are quadruped creatures adapted for running and stability.
C2 noun /ˈflɒtsəm/

flotsam

漂浮的残骸
Meaning
Floating debris from a shipwreck or things discarded and left floating.
Example
The beach was littered with flotsam after the storm.
暴风雨后，海滩上充满了漂浮的残骸。
A1 adjective /oʊld/

old

旧的
Meaning
having lived for a long time; not new or young
Example
He still drives his old car.
他仍然开着他的旧车。
A2 adjective /frɛʃ/

fresh

新鲜
Meaning
new, recently made, or clean and pure
Example
The bread is still fresh from the oven.
面包还是刚从烤箱出来。