C1 noun /ˈfʌŋɡəs/

fungus

真菌

Meaning

a spore-producing organism feeding on organic matter, including molds, yeast, and mushrooms

Example

A strange fungus was growing on the old tree.

一种奇怪的真菌在老树上生长。

C1 adjective /ˈplæsɪd/

placid

平静的，安宁的

Meaning

calm and peaceful, not easily disturbed

Example

She had a placid expression despite the chaos around her.

尽管周围一片混乱，她的表情依然平静。

C1 noun /ˈklæmər/

clamor

喧嚣

Meaning

a loud and confused noise, especially of people shouting insistently

Example

The clamor of the protesting crowd filled the square.

抗议人群的喧嚣充满了广场。

A2 noun /stɔːrm/

Storm

风暴

Meaning

a violent weather condition with strong winds, rain, thunder, and lightning

Example

The storm caused power outages across the city.

风暴导致全市断电。

B2 adjective /aʊtˈreɪdʒəs/

outrageous

骇人听闻

Meaning

Shockingly bad or excessive; very unusual or amusing.

Example

The comedian told an outrageous joke.

这位喜剧演员讲了一个骇人听闻的笑话。

C1 noun /ˌɪməˈtjʊərəti/

immaturity

不成熟

Meaning

the state of not being fully developed emotionally, mentally, or physically; lack of maturity

Example

His immaturity made it difficult for him to handle responsibility.

他的不成熟让他难以承担责任。

B2 adjective /səbˈstæn.ʃəl/

Substantial

实质的; 相当的; 重要的

Meaning

large in size, amount, or importance; considerable; significant

Example

There was a substantial increase in sales this quarter.

本季度销售量有了显著增加。

B2 verb /kənˈfrʌnt/

confront

面对

Meaning

to face someone or something directly, especially in a challenge or conflict

Example

She had to confront her fears before making the speech.

她在演讲前必须面对自己的恐惧。

C2 verb /ʌnˈfɛtər/

unfetter

解开束缚

Meaning

to release from restraint or restriction; to free

Example

The new law will unfetter small businesses from excessive regulations.

新法律将使小企业免于过多的规定。

C1 adjective /dɪˈsɜːrnəbl/

discernible

明显的

Meaning

able to be seen, recognized, or understood

Example

There was a discernible change in his behavior.

他的行为发生了明显的变化。

B1 noun /ˈvəʊtə/

voter

选民

Meaning

a person who votes in an election

Example

Voters lined up outside the polling station to cast their ballots.

选民们排队站在投票站外，等待投票。

C1 noun /ədˈhɪərənt/

adherent

追随者

Meaning

a person who supports or follows a particular belief, cause, or leader

Example

He is a strong adherent of democratic values.

他是民主价值观的坚定追随者。

B1 noun /ˈɑː.kɪ.tekt/

architect

建筑师

Meaning

a person who designs buildings and oversees their construction

Example

The architect designed a modern office building.

建筑师设计了一座现代的办公楼。

B2 verb /ˈnæreɪt/

narrate

叙述

Meaning

To tell a story or describe events, often in detail.

Example

She will narrate the events of her journey to the audience.

她将向观众叙述她旅途中的事件。

C1 noun /kənˈtɪn.ju.əns/

continuance

持续性

Meaning

the state of continuing or being prolonged; persistence

Example

The continuance of the project depended on securing additional funding.

项目的持续性依赖于确保额外的资金。

C2 adjective /ˈtæsɪtɜrn/

taciturn

寡言

Meaning

reserved or uncommunicative in speech; saying little

Example

He was a taciturn man who rarely spoke in meetings.

他是一个寡言的人，在会议上很少发言。

B2 noun /fɛər/

fare

车费

Meaning

the money paid for a journey on public transport; also food or treatment provided

Example

The bus fare to the city center is five dollars.

到市中心的公交车费是五美元。

C1 noun /ˈtræpɪŋz/

trappings

外在标志

Meaning

the outward signs, features, or objects associated with a role, event, or status

Example

The king appeared with all the trappings of royalty.

国王带着所有的皇家标志出现。

A2 adjective /ˈtiːnˌeɪdʒ/

teenage

青少年

Meaning

relating to or characteristic of people aged between 13 and 19 years old

Example

She spent her teenage years in a small town.

她在一个小镇度过了她的青少年岁月。

B1 adverb /ˈleɪt.li/

Lately

adjoin

毗邻

Meaning

To be next to and joined with something.

Example

Their house adjoins the park.

他们的房子毗邻公园。

B1 noun ˈreɪn.fɒr.ɪst

rainforest

热带雨林

Meaning

A luxuriant, dense forest rich in biodiversity, found typically in tropical areas with consistently heavy rainfall.

Example

The Amazon rainforest is home to millions of species.

亚马逊热带雨林是数百万种物种的家园。

C2 noun prəˈklɪv.ə.ti

proclivity

倾向

Meaning

A tendency to choose or do something regularly; an inclination or predisposition toward a particular thing.

Example

She has a proclivity for learning new languages.

她有学习新语言的倾向。

C1 noun ˈdɛf.ər.əns

deference

尊敬

Meaning

Humble submission and respect.

Example

He showed deference to his elderly mentor.

他向他的老年导师表示尊敬。

C1 adjective /ˈrɛtroʊˌɡreɪd/

retrograde

逆行的

Meaning

moving backward or returning to a worse condition

Example

The policy was seen as a retrograde step for human rights.

该政策被视为人权的倒退步骤。

C2 noun /lɔːŋ ˈpepər/

Long pepper

长胡椒

Meaning

a flowering vine in the family Piperaceae, cultivated for its fruit which is used as a spice

Example

Long pepper was more valuable than black pepper in ancient times.

长胡椒在古代比黑胡椒更有价值。

B2 noun /ˌærɪˈstɑːkrəsi/

aristocracy

贵族

Meaning

a class of people holding exceptional rank and privileges, especially hereditary nobility

Example

The aristocracy often had influence over political decisions.

贵族往往对政治决策有影响。

C2 adjective /ˈkɒrɪdʒəbl/

corrigible

可修正的

Meaning

capable of being corrected or improved

Example

The student's mistakes were corrigible with practice.

学生的错误通过练习是可以修正的。

B2 verb /ˈkɒntəmpleɪt/

contemplate

Meaning

to think deeply and carefully about something; to consider thoughtfully

Example

She sat quietly to contemplate her future plans.

C2 adjective /məˈnaɪəkəl/

maniacal

狂热

Meaning

behaving like a maniac; showing excessive enthusiasm or madness

Example

He gave a maniacal laugh during the movie.

他在电影中发出了狂热的笑声。

A2 /ˈmaɪ.krəˌfoʊn/

microphone

麦克风

Meaning

A device that converts sound into an electrical signal, typically used to amplify or record voices or music.

Example

She spoke into the microphone during the presentation.

她在演示期间使用麦克风讲话。

C2 noun /juːˌtrɑː.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

eutrophication

湖泊或其他水体中过多的营养物质

Meaning

Excessive richness of nutrients in a lake or other body of water, frequently due to runoff from the land, which causes a dense growth of plant life and death of animal life from lack of oxygen.

Example

Excess fertilizers lead to eutrophication in lakes.

过多的肥料导致湖泊中的优氮化。

C2 adjective /ˈsʌpliənt/

suppliant

恳求者

Meaning

Humbly or earnestly asking for something, especially from a person in authority.

Example

The suppliant man begged for mercy at the king's feet.

恳求者在国王的脚下乞求怜悯。

C1 verb /ˌriːˈvaɪ.t̬əl.aɪz/

revitalize

重振

Meaning

To restore energy and effectiveness to something.

Example

The new policies aim to revitalize the economy.

新政策旨在重振经济。

C1 noun /ˈfæs.ɪt/

facet

方面, 特点, 部分

Meaning

One of the many aspects or features of something; a particular part or element of something.

Example

Every facet of the project was carefully analyzed.

项目的每个方面都进行了仔细分析。

B2 adverb /əˈdɪʃənəli/

additionally

此外

Meaning

in addition to what has been said or done

Example

Additionally, we offer discounts for early bookings.

此外，我们为提前预订提供折扣。

B1 noun /ˈempaɪər/

empire

帝国

Meaning

a group of countries or regions controlled by one ruler or government

Example

The Roman Empire lasted for centuries.

罗马帝国延续了几个世纪。

B1 noun /ˌsæt.ɪsˈfæk.ʃən/

Satisfaction

满足

Meaning

fulfillment of one's wishes, expectations, or needs

Example

She felt great satisfaction after completing the project.

她在完成项目后感到极大的满足。

C1 noun /ˈræmpɑːrt/

rampart

城墙

Meaning

a defensive wall of a castle or fort

Example

The soldiers stood on the rampart, watching the enemy approach.

士兵们站在城墙上，观察着敌人的接近。

B2 adjective /ˈʌt.ɚ/

Utter

完全的; 绝对的; 全部的

Meaning

complete; absolute; total

Example

The movie was an utter disaster at the box office.

这部电影在票房上完全失败了。

B2 noun /brɑːnz/

bronze

铜

Meaning

a metal made by combining copper and tin, often used for statues and medals

Example

The statue was made of solid bronze.

这座雕像是由坚固的铜制成的。

B2 noun ˈpɛs.tɪ.saɪdz

pesticides

杀虫剂

Meaning

Substances used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants or to animals.

Example

Excessive pesticides use can harm the environment.

过度使用农药可能会对环境造成伤害。

C2 noun /ˈslʌɡərd/

sluggard

懒汉

Meaning

A lazy, sluggish person.

Example

The sluggard refused to get out of bed even at noon.

懒汉拒绝在中午起床。

A2 adjective /riːl/

Real

真实的; 真实的; 不是假的

Meaning

actually existing; genuine; not imaginary or fake

Example

This is a real diamond, not a fake one.

这是一个真实的钻石，不是假的。

B2 verb /əˈbɒlɪʃ/

abolish

废除

Meaning

to formally end or stop something; to cancel or eliminate completely

Example

The government decided to abolish the old tax system.

政府决定废除旧的税收制度。

B2 noun /ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊərɪti/

insecurity

不安全感

Meaning

lack of confidence or assurance; a state of uncertainty or vulnerability

Example

Her insecurity made her doubt her abilities despite her experience.

她的不安全感让她怀疑自己的能力。

C2 noun /ˌdɛrɪˈlɪkʃən/

dereliction

失职

Meaning

the state of being abandoned; neglect of duty

Example

The officer was charged with dereliction of duty.

这名官员因失职被指控。

C2 verb /trænzˈmjuːt/

transmute

转化

Meaning

to change in form, nature, or substance

Example

Alchemy aimed to transmute lead into gold.

炼金术旨在将铅转化为黄金。

B2 noun /ˈɡreɪt.fəl.nəs/

Gratefulness

感恩

Meaning

the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for kindness

Example

She expressed her gratefulness to the doctors who saved her life.

她向那些救了她命的医生表达了感恩之情。

A1 adverb /ʌp/

up

向上

Meaning

towards a higher position or level

Example

He climbed up the ladder quickly.

他迅速爬上了梯子。

B2 noun /kəmˈpoʊnənt/

component

组件

Meaning

a part or element of a larger whole, especially a machine or system

Example

The engine is the most important component of the car.

引擎是汽车最重要的组件。

C1 noun /mɪˈlɛniəm/

millennium

千年

Meaning

a period of one thousand years; often used to mark an anniversary

Example

The year 2000 was celebrated as the beginning of a new millennium.

2000年被庆祝为新千年的开始。

A2 adverb /ˈwiːkli/

Weekly

每周

Meaning

happening or done once every week; every week

Example

I visit my grandmother weekly on Sundays.

我每个周日都去看望我的祖母。

C1 verb əˈblɪt.ə.reɪt

obliterate

摧毁

Meaning

To destroy utterly; wipe out completely, to erase or remove something completely.

Example

The storm obliterated entire villages.

暴风雨摧毁了整个村庄。

C1 verb /ˈbɛkən/

beckon

招手示意

Meaning

to signal or call someone to come closer, often with a gesture; to attract or invite

Example

She beckoned him to come closer with a wave of her hand.

她挥手示意他走近一些。

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 adjective /ɪkˌsperɪˈmentl/

experimental

实验的

Meaning

based on untested ideas or techniques; relating to experiments or testing

Example

The scientists developed an experimental drug to treat cancer.

科学家们开发了一种实验性药物来治疗癌症。

A2 adverb /jet/

Yet

直到现在; 还;

Meaning

up to now or a specified time; still; however; nevertheless

Example

He hasn't finished his homework yet.

他还没有完成作业。

C1 noun /ˈsɒlstɪs/

solstice

至点

Meaning

the two times in the year when the sun is at its greatest distance from the equator (summer and winter solstice)

Example

People celebrate the summer solstice with festivals and rituals.

人们通过节日和仪式庆祝夏至。

B2 adverb /ˈmiːn.taɪm/

Meantime

与此同时

Meaning

during the time between two events; in the period of time between now and when something else happens

Example

The food will be ready in an hour; in the meantime, we can watch TV.

食物将在一个小时内准备好；在此期间，我们可以看电视。

A1 verb /peɪ/

pay

支付

Meaning

to give money in exchange for goods or services

Example

I need to pay my bills on time.

我需要按时支付我的账单。

C2 noun /ˈpætrɪsaɪd/

patricide

弑父

Meaning

The act of killing one's own father.

Example

The ancient myth describes a son committing patricide to take the throne.

古老的神话描述了一位儿子为了登上王位而弑父。

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。

C2 noun /ˈpɑːdreɪ/

padre

神父

Meaning

A title for a priest, especially in the Roman Catholic Church; also used informally for 'father'.

Example

The soldiers attended mass led by the padre.

士兵们参加了由神父主持的弥撒。

C1 noun /ɪˈreləvəns/

irrelevance

无关性

Meaning

the quality of not being connected to or important for a particular matter; lack of significance

Example

His long explanation only highlighted the irrelevance of the details to the main issue.

他冗长的解释只凸显了这些细节与主要问题的无关性。

B2 noun /skɑːr/

Scar

疤痕

Meaning

a mark left on the skin after a wound has healed; lasting emotional damage

Example

The accident left a permanent scar on his forehead.

事故在他额头上留下了永久的伤疤。

A1 noun /ˈsʌn.deɪ/

sunday

星期天

Meaning

The day of the week between Saturday and Monday; often considered a day of rest or worship.

Example

We usually relax at home on Sunday.

我们通常在星期天在家休息。

C1 noun ˌoʊ.vɚˈɡreɪ.zɪŋ

overgrazing

过度放牧

Meaning

The practice of allowing livestock to graze to the point of damaging vegetation.

Example

Overgrazing leads to soil erosion and loss of biodiversity.

过度放牧导致土壤侵蚀和生物多样性的丧失。

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。

B2 noun /ˈhændlɪŋ/

handling

处理

Meaning

the act of managing or dealing with something or someone

Example

His handling of the situation was impressive.

他对情况的处理令人印象深刻。

C1 adjective /vɪˈveɪʃəs/

vivacious

充满活力

Meaning

Attractively lively and animated.

Example

She was admired for her vivacious personality.

她因其充满活力的个性而受到赞赏。

C2 adjective /ˈmɒn.teɪn/

montane

与山区地区相关的; 在山区环境中发现

Meaning

Relating to mountainous regions; found in mountain environments.

Example

Montane forests host a variety of unique species.

山区森林是独特物种的栖息地。

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。

C1 adjective /bəˈroʊk/

baroque

巴洛克风格

Meaning

relating to a highly ornate and extravagant style of art, architecture, or music from the 17th and early 18th centuries; excessively elaborate or complex

Example

The church was decorated in a baroque style with intricate details.

教堂以复杂的巴洛克风格装饰，细节繁复。

C2 noun /kɒzˈmɒɡ.rə.fi/

cosmography

宇宙学

Meaning

the science or art of mapping the universe or cosmos

Example

Medieval scholars practiced cosmography to chart the stars and planets.

中世纪学者通过实践宇宙学来绘制星星和行星的地图。

C1 adjective /ˌsɛlf ˈraɪtʃəs/

self-righteous

自以为是

Meaning

Having or showing an attitude of moral superiority; believing one’s own beliefs are the only right ones.

Example

His self-righteous comments made everyone uncomfortable.

他的自以为是的评论让每个人都感到不舒服。

A1 adverb /ˈɔːl.weɪz/

Always

总是; 永远; 每时每刻

Meaning

at all times; on all occasions; forever

Example

She always arrives early to work.

她总是早早地到达工作。

A2 verb/adjective /lɒst/

lost

丢失

Meaning

Unable to find the way; no longer in possession of something.

Example

He lost his keys and couldn’t enter the house.

他丢失了钥匙，无法进入房子。

C1 noun /pəˈsweɪsɪvnes/

persuasiveness

说服力

Meaning

The quality of being good at persuading someone to do or believe something.

Example

Her persuasiveness convinced the team to follow her suggestions.

她的说服力使团队接受了她的建议。

B2 noun /ˈvæljuː ˌprɒpəˈzɪʃən/

value proposition

一份说明产品或服务提供给客户的独特价值或好处的声明

Meaning

A statement that explains the unique benefits or value that a product or service offers to customers.

Example

A clear value proposition attracts more customers.

明确的价值主张吸引更多的客户。

C1 verb /ˈmɑːrdʒɪnəlaɪz/

marginalize

边缘化, 排除在外

Meaning

To treat a person or group as unimportant or insignificant.

Example

The policy marginalized minority communities.

政策将少数民族社区边缘化。

B2 noun /ˌdek.ləˈreɪ.ʃən/

Declaration

声明; 宣告; 公告

Meaning

a formal or explicit statement or announcement; an official proclamation

Example

The president's declaration of independence marked a historic moment for the nation.

总统的独立宣言标志着国家历史性的时刻。

B2 adverb /ˈmɒdərətli/

moderately

适度地

Meaning

to a reasonable extent, not excessively

Example

She exercises moderately to stay healthy.

她适度地锻炼以保持健康。

C1 noun ˈkɔː.pəs

corpus

用于语言分析和研究的大型语言数据集合

Meaning

A large collection of linguistic data used for language analysis and research.

Example

Linguists use a corpus to analyze language patterns.

语言学家使用语料库来分析语言模式。

B2 noun /ˌriː.əˈʃʊr.əns/

Reassurance

安慰

Meaning

comfort or confidence given to someone to remove their fears or doubts

Example

She needed reassurance that everything would be okay.

她需要得到安慰，以确认一切都会好起来。

A2 adverb /ˈɒnɪstli/

honestly

诚实地

Meaning

in a truthful, sincere, or fair way

Example

She spoke honestly about her mistakes.

她诚实地谈论了自己的错误。

C1 adjective /ɪkˈskruːʃieɪtɪŋ/

excruciating

剧烈的

Meaning

causing extreme physical or mental pain

Example

She was in excruciating pain after the accident.

她在事故后痛苦不堪。

A2 noun /dʒɪˈræf/

Giraffe

长颈鹿

Meaning

a very tall African animal with a long neck and long legs

Example

The giraffe stretched its neck to reach the leaves on the tall tree.

长颈鹿伸长脖子去够那棵高树上的叶子。

A2 noun /bænd/

band

乐队

Meaning

a group of musicians who play music together

Example

The band performed live at the concert.

乐队在音乐会上现场表演。

C1 noun /ˈɛksɜːrpt/

excerpt

摘录

Meaning

A short portion taken from a text, film, or piece of music.

Example

The teacher read an excerpt from the novel.

老师读了小说中的一段摘录。

C1 noun /ænˈtæɡənɪzəm/

antagonism

对立

Meaning

active hostility or opposition

Example

There was clear antagonism between the two political parties.

两党之间有明显的对立。

B2 adjective /ˈvɒl.ən.tər.i/

Voluntary

自愿的

Meaning

done willingly without being forced; given or done freely

Example

She made a voluntary donation to the charity.

她自愿向慈善机构捐款。

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。

C2 adjective /ˈmɔːrɪbʌnd/

Moribund

濒死的; 在衰退或腐烂的状态中

Meaning

near death; dying; in a state of decline or decay

Example

The moribund patient was in critical condition.

这个濒死的病人处于危急状态。

C1 adjective /ˈbrɪtl/

brittle

脆弱

Meaning

easily broken or cracked; hard but liable to break

Example

The glass was so brittle that it cracked easily.

玻璃太脆弱，容易破裂。

C1 adjective /ˌniːoʊˈlɪθɪk/

neolithic

新石器时代的

Meaning

Relating to the later part of the Stone Age, when ground or polished stone weapons and tools prevailed.

Example

Neolithic communities began practicing agriculture and domesticating animals.

新石器时代的社区开始从事农业和驯化动物。

B2 noun /dʒuː/

jew

犹太人

Meaning

a person whose religion is Judaism or who is of Jewish descent

Example

He is a Jew by heritage and follows Jewish customs.

他是犹太人，继承了犹太传统并遵守犹太习俗。

A2 noun /wɛb/

web

Meaning

a network of fine threads spun by a spider or a complex interconnected system

Example

The spider spun a large web in the corner of the room.

A1 verb /kætʃ/

catch

接住

Meaning

to grab something that is moving; to get a disease; to understand

Example

Can you catch the ball I'm throwing?

你能接住我扔的球吗？

C2 noun /əˈdɛpt.nəs/

adeptness

熟练和技巧

Meaning

Skill and dexterity in a task.

Example

His adeptness in negotiations helped close the deal successfully.

他在谈判中的熟练帮助成功地完成了交易。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈsteɪbəl/

Unstable

不稳定

Meaning

likely to change; not steady or secure; unsteady

Example

The unstable economy made people worried about their jobs.

不稳定的经济让人们担心他们的工作。

A2 adverb /ˈnaɪsli/

nicely

很好地

Meaning

in a pleasant, kind, or satisfactory manner; carefully and appropriately

Example

She explained the problem nicely so everyone could understand.

她把问题解释得很好，让大家都明白了。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈɛksərəbl/

inexorable

不可阻挡

Meaning

Impossible to stop or prevent; relentless.

Example

The inexorable rise of technology is changing every aspect of life.

技术的不可阻挡的崛起正在改变生活的方方面面。

C2 noun /dɪˈmʌrɪdʒ/

demurrage

滞纳金

Meaning

a charge payable to the owner of a ship or vehicle for not loading or unloading on time

Example

The company had to pay demurrage for delaying the unloading of goods.

公司因延误卸货而支付了滞纳金。

C2 noun /hɜːrs/

Hearse

灵车;

Meaning

a vehicle for conveying the coffin at a funeral; a funeral car

Example

The black hearse slowly made its way to the cemetery, followed by a procession of mourners.

黑色的灵车缓缓驶向墓地，后面跟着一队哀悼的人。

C2 verb /dɪsˈbɑːr/

disbar

正式将律师从法律职业中除名

Meaning

to officially remove a lawyer from the legal profession

Example

The corrupt lawyer was disbarred for unethical conduct.

腐败的律师因不道德行为而被除名。

C2 noun /ˈɪmpjʊdəns/

impudence

无礼

Meaning

Rude and disrespectful behavior.

Example

The student's impudence shocked the entire class.

学生的无礼行为让全班震惊。

C1 noun /æbˈdʌk.ʃən/

abduction

绑架

Meaning

the act of taking someone away illegally by force; kidnapping

Example

The police are investigating the abduction of the child.

警方正在调查这起儿童绑架案。

C1 noun /ɡəˈzet/

Gazette

公报

Meaning

an official journal or newspaper, especially one published by an organization or government

Example

The promotion was officially announced in the government gazette last week.

这项晋升在上周的政府公报中正式公布。

A2 adjective /ˈbeɪ.sɪk/

Basic

基本的; 基础的;

Meaning

fundamental; essential; forming the foundation or starting point

Example

Learning basic English grammar is essential for beginners.

学习基本英语语法对初学者来说是必不可少的。

C1 noun ˌæprɪˈhɛnʃən

apprehension

忧虑

Meaning

Anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.

Example

There is an apprehension about the depletion of fish stocks.

对鱼类资源减少的忧虑正在增加。

C1 noun /ˈbærɪˌtoʊn/

baritone

低沉的男声

Meaning

a male singing voice between tenor and bass

Example

The singer’s baritone voice impressed the audience.

歌手的男中音给观众留下了深刻印象。

B2 noun /rɪˈfjuː.zəl/

Refusal

拒绝; 拒绝接受

Meaning

the act of saying no to something or not accepting something

Example

His refusal to cooperate made the project more difficult.

他拒绝合作让项目变得更难。

B2 noun ˌdiː.fɒr.ɪˈsteɪ.ʃən

deforestation

森林砍伐

Meaning

The action of clearing a wide area of trees; the permanent destruction of forests in order to make the land available for other uses.

Example

Deforestation accelerates the loss of biodiversity.

森林砍伐加速了生物多样性的丧失。

C2 adjective /woʊnt/ or /wɔːnt/

wont

习惯

Meaning

accustomed or used to doing something

Example

She rose early, as she was wont to do.

她早早起床，正如她习惯做的那样。

C2 adjective /dɪˈkrɛpɪt/

decrepit

破旧

Meaning

worn out or weakened by age or neglect

Example

The decrepit old house was on the verge of collapse.

那座破旧的老房子几乎要坍塌了。

C2 noun /prɪˈhɛnʃən/

prehension

抓握的动作; 抓住某物的能力

Meaning

the act of grasping or seizing; the ability to take hold of something

Example

Therapists assessed the patient's prehension during hand therapy.

治疗师在手部治疗中评估了患者的抓握能力。

C2 verb /fɔːrˈdʒʌdʒ/

forejudge

预先判断

Meaning

To judge beforehand without adequate information.

Example

It is unfair to forejudge someone without knowing the facts.

在没有了解事实的情况下对某人做出判断是不公平的。

A1 noun /tɒp/

top

顶端

Meaning

the highest or uppermost point, part, or surface of something

Example

The book is on the top shelf.

书本在顶层书架上。

A1 verb /kɔːst/

cost

花费

Meaning

to have a price of; to require payment; to cause loss

Example

This book will cost twenty dollars.

这本书将花费二十美元。

C2 noun /kwɪˈɛsəns/

quiescence

静止

Meaning

A state of quietness, inactivity, or dormancy.

Example

The volcano has been in a state of quiescence for decades.

火山已经处于静止状态几十年了。