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B2 noun /dʒɜːm/

germ

细菌
Meaning
a microscopic organism, especially one that causes disease
Example
Washing your hands helps prevent the spread of germs.
洗手有助于防止细菌传播。
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。
C2 noun /ˈtʃaɪ.nə roʊz/

China-rose

朱槿
Meaning
a tropical flowering plant with large, showy flowers in various colors
Example
The bright red China-rose flowers decorated the entrance of the house.
鲜红的朱槿花装饰了房子的入口。
C2 adjective /ˌvælɪˈdɪktəri/

valedictory

告别的
Meaning
Serving as a farewell or parting; relating to a valediction.
Example
He delivered a valedictory speech at the conference.
他在会议上做了告别演讲。
B2 verb /dɪsˈkɑːrd/

discard

丢弃
Meaning
to throw away something that is no longer needed
Example
She decided to discard the old clothes.
她决定丢弃旧衣服。
C1 noun /lɒft/

loft

阁楼
Meaning
An upper room or space, often under the roof of a building.
Example
She converted the old loft into a modern studio.
她把旧阁楼改造成了一个现代化的工作室。
C1 verb /ˈrek.ən.saɪl/

reconcile

调解, 和解, 协调
Meaning
Restore friendly relations between; cause to coexist in harmony.
Example
They tried to reconcile their differences through open communication.
他们通过开放的沟通尝试调解彼此的分歧。
C2 noun /bəˈθɪm.ə.tri/

bathymetry

海洋测深学
Meaning
The measurement of depth of water in oceans, seas, or lakes.
Example
Bathymetry is essential for understanding oceanic topography.
海洋测深学对于理解海洋地形至关重要。
C2 adjective /rɪˈflɛksəbl/

reflexible

可反射的
Meaning
Capable of being reflected or bent back.
Example
The surface was highly reflexible, bouncing light in different directions.
表面非常可反射,能够将光线反射到不同的方向。
C1 noun /ˈmævərɪk/

maverick

特立独行的人
Meaning
An unorthodox or independent-minded person.
Example
The maverick scientist challenged established theories.
这位独立思考的科学家挑战了既定理论。
B2 noun /ɪnˈhæbɪtənt/

inhabitant

居民
Meaning
a person or animal that lives in a particular place
Example
The inhabitants of the village rely on farming for their livelihood.
村庄的居民依靠农业为生。
B2 noun /prækˈtɪʃ.ən.ər/

practitioner

从业者
Meaning
a person actively engaged in a profession, especially medicine or law
Example
She is a skilled medical practitioner.
她是一位合格的医学从业者。
B2 noun /ˈdɛməˌkræt/

democrat

民主党人
Meaning
a supporter of democracy or a member of the Democratic Party in the US
Example
He is a strong democrat who believes in equal rights.
他是一个坚强的民主党人,相信平等的权利。
C2 noun /pɛnˈtæmɪtər/

pentameter

五步格
Meaning
A line of verse consisting of five metrical feet.
Example
Shakespeare often wrote his plays in iambic pentameter.
莎士比亚常常用五步格写剧本。
C1 noun ˌhaɪ.droʊˈpɒn.ɪks

hydroponics

水培
Meaning
Growing plants using nutrient-rich water instead of soil.
Example
Hydroponics allows crops to grow without soil.
水培技术允许作物在没有土壤的情况下生长。
C1 adjective /stiːpt/

steeped

浸透
Meaning
Completely surrounded by or filled with a particular quality, influence, or experience.
Example
The town is steeped in history and tradition.
这座城市充满了历史和传统。
A1 noun, verb /hɛd/

head

头 / 领导
Meaning
The upper part of the human body or to lead or be in charge of something.
Example
She turned her head to look out the window.
她转动头来向窗外看。
A1 pronoun /ˈɛniwʌn/

anyone

某人
Meaning
any person at all; used to refer to an unspecified person
Example
Does anyone know the answer to this question?
有人知道这个问题的答案吗?
C1 adverb /ˌɪn.ədˈvɜːr.tənt.li/

Inadvertently

无意中; 不小心; 错误地
Meaning
without being aware of what you are doing; unintentionally; by mistake
Example
She inadvertently deleted the important file while cleaning her computer.
她在清理计算机时无意中删除了重要文件。
C2 noun /ˈkɒɡneɪt/

cognate

同源词
Meaning
a word related to another word in origin; having the same linguistic root
Example
The Spanish word 'madre' and the English word 'mother' are cognates.
西班牙语单词'madre'和英语单词'mother'是同源词。
B1 noun /ˈklaɪ.mət/

climate

气候
Meaning
The weather conditions prevailing in an area in general.
Example
Climate change impacts all regions globally.
气候变化影响全球所有地区。
B2 verb /ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡeɪt/

navigate

导航
Meaning
To plan and direct the route or course of a ship, aircraft, or other form of transport.
Example
The GPS helps navigate complex routes.
GPS帮助导航复杂的路线。
B2 adjective ˈɡrædʒ.u.əl

gradual

渐进的
Meaning
Taking place or progressing slowly or by degrees.
Example
Gradual changes are more sustainable.
渐进的变化更具可持续性。
B2 adjective /ˌpoʊstˈwɔːr/

post-war

战后
Meaning
relating to the period after a war has ended
Example
The country experienced rapid economic growth in the post-war years.
该国在战后时期经历了快速的经济增长。
C2 noun /ˈbrɪk ə ˌbræk/

bric-a-brac

小装饰品
Meaning
Small decorative objects or ornaments, often of little value.
Example
The shelves were filled with old bric-a-brac from her travels.
架子上堆满了她旅行时带回来的旧装饰品。
C1 adjective /səˈtɪrɪkəl/

satirical

讽刺的
Meaning
containing or using satire to criticize or mock
Example
The satirical cartoon mocked the government's new policy.
讽刺漫画嘲笑了政府的新政策。
B2 noun /ˈter.ər.ɪ.zəm/

Terrorism

恐怖主义
Meaning
the unlawful use of violence and intimidation against civilians for political aims
Example
The government increased security measures to prevent terrorism.
政府加强了安全措施以防止恐怖主义。
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 verb /ˈɛm.jʊˌleɪt/

emulate

模仿
Meaning
to imitate someone or something with the intent to equal or surpass
Example
Young athletes often emulate their idols.
年轻运动员常常模仿他们的偶像。
C1 noun /ˈdɪs.ə.nəns/

dissonance

不和谐
Meaning
Disagreement, lack of harmony, conflict between ideas or beliefs.
Example
The cultural dissonance created misunderstandings.
文化不和谐造成了误解。
C1 noun ˌɪnˈsaɪtfʊlnɪs

insightfulness

洞察力,分析能力
Meaning
The capacity to gain an accurate and deep intuitive understanding of a person or thing.
Example
His insightfulness helped solve the complex problem.
他的洞察力帮助解决了复杂的问题。
B2 adjective /stɪf/

Stiff

僵硬的; 坚固的; 刚硬的
Meaning
not easily bent or changed; rigid; firm
Example
The old wooden board was too stiff to bend.
那块老木板太硬了,弯不起来。
A2 noun /flʌd/

Flood

洪水
Meaning
an overflow of a large amount of water beyond its normal limits
Example
The heavy rain caused a flood in the village.
暴雨导致村庄发生了洪水。
C1 noun /noʊm/

gnome

地精
Meaning
a small mythical creature, often depicted as a bearded man living underground; also a figurine used in gardens
Example
The garden was decorated with a gnome statue.
花园里摆放着一个地精雕像。
B2 adjective /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/

Waking

醒着的; 有意识的
Meaning
awake and conscious; relating to the time when one is awake
Example
She spent her waking hours studying for the exam.
她在清醒的时光里为考试学习。
C2 noun /ɒkˈteɪvoʊ/

octavo

八开 (通过将纸张折叠成八个部分而产生的书籍大小)
Meaning
A size of book page resulting from folding a sheet of paper into eight leaves (sixteen pages).
Example
The old library contained rare octavo editions of Shakespeare.
这座古老的图书馆里有莎士比亚的稀有八开版书籍。
C1 noun /ˈfeɪvərɪtɪzəm/

favoritism

偏袒
Meaning
the practice of giving unfair preferential treatment to one person or group
Example
The manager was accused of favoritism towards certain employees.
经理被指控偏袒某些员工。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌbɛər/

forebear

祖先
Meaning
An ancestor, especially one who lived a long time ago.
Example
He often speaks of his forebears with great respect.
他常常带着极大的敬意谈论他的祖先。
B1 verb /ˈedɪt/

edit

编辑
Meaning
to make changes to improve or correct something
Example
I need to edit this document before submission.
我需要在提交之前编辑这个文档。
C1 adjective /ˌiːɡəˈtɪstɪkəl/

egotistical

自私的
Meaning
Excessively self-absorbed or conceited.
Example
Her egotistical behavior made it difficult for her to maintain friendships.
她自私的行为使得她很难维持友谊。
C2 adjective /həˈrɛtɪkəl/

heretical

异端
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards, especially in religion.
Example
The priest condemned the book as heretical.
牧师将这本书谴责为异端。
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。
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。
C2 verb /ɪˈmjʊər/

immure

囚禁
Meaning
to confine or enclose someone against their will
Example
The prisoner was immured in a dark cell.
囚犯被禁闭在一个黑暗的牢房里。
C1 adjective /ˈkɔː.zəl/

causal

因果的
Meaning
relating to or acting as a cause
Example
There is a causal link between smoking and cancer.
吸烟和癌症之间存在因果关系。
B2 noun /ˈmæd.nəs/

Madness

疯狂; 疯狂的行为;
Meaning
the state of being mentally ill, especially severely; extremely foolish behavior
Example
It would be madness to drive in this storm.
在这场风暴中开车是疯狂的。
B1 noun ˈɒk.sɪ.dʒən

oxygen

氧气。无色、无味的气体,是生命必不可少的成分。
Meaning
A colorless, odorless reactive gas, the chemical element of atomic number 8 and the life-supporting component of the air.
Example
Oxygen is vital for life.
氧气对生命至关重要。
C1 adjective /dɪˈbeɪst/

debased

贬值的
Meaning
having lost quality, value, or moral character
Example
The debased currency lost the trust of the people.
贬值的货币失去了人们的信任。
A2 verb /səˈpɔːrt/

support

支持
Meaning
to help or assist someone; to hold up or bear the weight of something
Example
The family will support their son through his studies.
家庭将支持他们的儿子完成学业。
C1 noun /ˌɪntərˈdʒɛkʃən/

interjection

感叹词
Meaning
a word or phrase used to express sudden emotion or reaction, often standing alone
Example
Words like 'wow' and 'ouch' are common interjections in English.
像 '哇' 和 '哎呀' 这样的词是英语中常见的感叹词。
C1 adjective /ˌsɛlf əbˈzɔːrbd/

self-absorbed

自我中心
Meaning
Excessively preoccupied with oneself and one’s own thoughts, feelings, or interests.
Example
He was too self-absorbed to notice his friend's distress.
他太过自我中心,没注意到朋友的困扰。
C2 noun /ˈɡræn.tɔːr/

grantor

授予人
Meaning
A person or entity that makes a grant or transfers property or rights to another.
Example
The grantor transferred the property rights to the nonprofit organization.
授予人将财产权转移给了非营利组织。
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 noun /vɛnˈdɪʃən/

vendition

销售
Meaning
The act of selling; sale.
Example
The auction was a formal vendition of the estate's assets.
拍卖是财产资产的正式销售。
C1 adjective /ˈskrɔːni/

scrawny

瘦弱
Meaning
very thin and bony, often looking unhealthy
Example
The scrawny boy could barely lift the heavy bag.
那个瘦弱的男孩几乎无法提起沉重的包。
A2 noun /ɡlʌvz/

Gloves

手套
Meaning
coverings for the hands with separate parts for each finger
Example
She wore warm gloves to protect her hands from the cold.
她戴上温暖的手套,保护双手免受寒冷。
A1 noun /kloʊðz/

clothes

衣服
Meaning
garments worn on the body
Example
She bought new clothes for the party.
她为聚会买了新衣服。
C2 verb /əˈbreɪd/

abrade

通过摩擦磨损
Meaning
to scrape or wear away the surface by friction or erosion
Example
The rough cloth can easily abrade the skin.
粗糙的布料容易磨损皮肤。
A2 adjective /ˈfuː.lɪʃ/

Foolish

愚蠢的; 傻的; 可笑的
Meaning
lacking good sense or judgment; unwise; silly
Example
It was foolish of him to drive in such heavy rain.
在这样的暴雨中开车真是愚蠢。
C1 noun /ˌzɛnəˈfoʊbiə/

xenophobia

排外恐惧症
Meaning
fear or hatred of foreigners, people from different cultures, or strangers
Example
Xenophobia can lead to discrimination and social division.
排外恐惧症可能导致歧视和社会分裂。
C2 noun /ˈdɪktəm/

dictum

格言
Meaning
A formal pronouncement, authoritative statement, or maxim.
Example
The judge’s dictum clarified the principle of equality before the law.
法官的格言澄清了法律面前人人平等的原则。
B2 noun ˈlɛvərɪdʒ

leverage

杠杆作用
Meaning
The use of borrowed capital or resources to increase the potential return of an investment; using something to maximum advantage.
Example
Leverage amplifies your efforts and scales your work.
杠杆作用放大了你的努力,提升了你的工作规模。
C1 noun /hʌl/

hull

船体 / 种子外壳
Meaning
The outer covering of a seed or fruit; also the main body of a ship.
Example
The sailors inspected the ship’s hull for any damage.
水手们检查了船体是否有损坏。
C1 verb /sɪˈkriːt/

secrete

分泌
Meaning
to produce and release a substance from a cell, gland, or organ
Example
The pancreas secretes insulin to regulate blood sugar levels.
胰腺分泌胰岛素以调节血糖水平。
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。
B2 noun ˈsækrɪfaɪs

sacrifice

牺牲
Meaning
An act of giving up something valued for the sake of something else.
Example
The country was freed due to the sacrifice of the warriors.
国家因战士们的牺牲而获得自由。
B1 noun /ˌɪntərˈækʃən/

interaction

相互作用
Meaning
The process of people or things acting upon or influencing each other.
Example
The teacher encouraged more interaction between students.
老师鼓励学生之间更多的互动。
C1 adjective /ˈfræɡməntɪd/

fragmented

碎片化, 分割, 不完整
Meaning
Having been broken into fragments; disjointed or incomplete.
Example
The information was fragmented and difficult to understand.
信息被碎片化了,难以理解。
C1 adverb /ˈfeɪ.təl.i/

Fatally

致命地
Meaning
in a way that causes death; with deadly consequences; critically
Example
The accident fatally injured two passengers.
事故致命地伤害了两名乘客。
A2 adjective /pliːzd/

pleased

满意
Meaning
feeling happy or satisfied with something
Example
She was pleased with her exam results.
她对自己的考试结果感到满意。
C1 adjective /sɪˈmɛtrɪkəl/

symmetrical

对称的
Meaning
having parts on either side that match or are the same in shape, size, or arrangement
Example
The artist designed a symmetrical pattern on the floor.
艺术家在地板上设计了一个对称的图案。
C1 adjective /ˈrɛvərənt/

reverent

虔诚的
Meaning
Showing deep and solemn respect.
Example
They listened to the speech in a reverent silence.
他们在虔诚的沉默中听取了演讲。
B1 verb /ɪmˈplɔɪ/

employ

雇佣
Meaning
to hire someone to do a job; to use something effectively
Example
The company plans to employ more engineers next year.
公司计划明年雇用更多的工程师。
C1 verb /smɜrk/

smirk

得意的微笑
Meaning
to smile in a self-satisfied, smug, or silly way
Example
He smirked when he won the argument.
他在赢得争论时得意地笑了。
C2 verb /frɪsk/

frisk

搜查
Meaning
To search a person by patting their clothing to check for concealed items.
Example
The security guard frisked the man at the entrance.
安保人员在入口处搜查了那名男子。
C1 noun ˈprəʊses stəˈbɪlɪti

process stability

过程稳定性
Meaning
The consistency and steadiness of biological or functional processes
Example
Cold air ensures process stability in plants.
冷空气确保植物的过程稳定性。
C2 verb /ˈskærɪfaɪ/

scarify

松土
Meaning
to make shallow cuts or scratches; to loosen the surface of soil
Example
The farmer scarified the soil before planting seeds.
农民在种植种子之前松土。
C1 adjective /ˌkɒndɪˈsɛndɪŋ/

condescending

居高临下
Meaning
having or showing an attitude of patronizing superiority
Example
Her condescending tone upset her colleagues.
她居高临下的语气让她的同事感到不满。
C1 noun /ˈfoʊ.kəs ˈtræk.ɪŋ/

focus tracking

聚焦追踪
Meaning
A technique of monitoring and maintaining attention on specific tasks or goals.
Example
Proper focus tracking improves productivity.
适当的聚焦追踪可以提高生产力。
C1 verb /lʊər/

lure

诱惑
Meaning
to attract or tempt someone, often by offering something appealing
Example
The advertisement lured customers with promises of discounts.
广告通过承诺折扣诱使顾客。
B2 noun, verb /ˈaʊtlɔː/

outlaw

Meaning
as a noun: a person who breaks the law and lives outside its protection; as a verb: to make something illegal
Example
The government decided to outlaw the harmful practice.
C2 noun /ˈriːdʒənt/

regent

摄政王
Meaning
a person who rules in place of a monarch when the monarch is absent or too young
Example
The prince acted as regent until the king came of age.
王子担任摄政直到国王成年。
C2 adjective /ˌprɒvɪˈdɛnʃəl/

providential

天意的
Meaning
occurring at a favorable or opportune time, as if guided by divine intervention
Example
Their timely rescue was considered providential.
他们及时的救援被认为是天意的。
B2 noun, verb /bɒb/

bob

上下摆动
Meaning
a short sudden movement up and down; to move quickly up and down
Example
The small boat began to bob on the waves.
小船开始在波浪上上下摆动。
B2 noun /fraɪt/

Fright

恐惧; 惊恐; 吓
Meaning
a sudden intense feeling of fear; a shock or surprise that causes fear
Example
The loud thunder gave her such a fright that she dropped her coffee cup.
那声雷鸣让她吓得掉了咖啡杯。
B1 noun /raɪs ˈkʊkər/

Rice cooker

电饭煲
Meaning
an electric appliance designed to cook rice automatically
Example
The rice cooker automatically switches off when the rice is perfectly cooked.
当米饭煮得刚好时,电饭煲会自动关闭。
C2 verb /ɪmˈbɪtər/

embitter

使愤怒
Meaning
To make someone resentful or angry; to cause bitterness.
Example
The unfair treatment embittered the employees.
不公平的待遇使员工感到愤怒。
C2 noun /ˈlændˌhoʊl.dər/

landholder

土地所有者
Meaning
a person who owns land, especially in large amounts
Example
The landholder leased part of his property to local farmers.
土地所有者将部分财产租给了当地的农民。
C2 adjective /ˈvækjuəs/

vacuous

空洞
Meaning
Having or showing a lack of thought or intelligence; mindless.
Example
She gave a vacuous smile during the serious discussion.
她在严肃的讨论中露出了空洞的笑容。
C1 verb /dɪˈspɜːrs/

disperse

驱散
Meaning
To scatter or spread widely in different directions.
Example
The police used tear gas to disperse the crowd.
警方使用催泪瓦斯驱散人群。
C1 noun ˌɪndɪˈspensəbl səˈpɔːrt

indispensable support

不可或缺的支持
Meaning
Essential assistance that cannot be done without; absolutely necessary help.
Example
Volunteers provide indispensable support to communities.
志愿者为社区提供不可或缺的支持。
A1 verb /wɪʃ/

wish

希望
Meaning
to want something to happen; to desire or hope for
Example
I wish I could fly like a bird.
我希望我能像鸟一样飞。
A1 noun /ˈɛər.pɔːrt/

airport

机场
Meaning
A place where airplanes take off and land, with buildings for passengers and cargo.
Example
We arrived at the airport two hours before the flight.
我们在航班起飞前两小时到达了机场。
C1 noun /ˈsɪvɪks/

civics

公民教育
Meaning
the study of the rights and duties of citizens and how government works
Example
Civics helps students understand their responsibilities as citizens.
公民教育帮助学生理解作为公民的责任。
C1 noun /ˌʌnbɪˈliːf/

Unbelief

不信
Meaning
lack of religious belief; skepticism or doubt
Example
His unbelief in the supernatural made him a skeptic.
他对超自然的怀疑使他成为了一个怀疑者。
A1 adjective /ˈmɛni/

many

许多
Meaning
a large number of
Example
Many students attended the lecture.
许多学生参加了讲座。
B2 verb /kənˈfaɪn/

confine

限制
Meaning
to restrict someone or something within certain limits; to keep someone in a closed space
Example
The prisoner was confined to his cell for 23 hours a day.
囚犯每天被关在他的牢房里23小时。
C1 noun /ˈfrek.əl/

Freckle

雀斑
Meaning
a small brownish spot on the skin, often becoming more pronounced through exposure to the sun
Example
Her face was covered with cute freckles that appeared every summer.
她的脸上覆盖着可爱的雀斑,每年夏天都会出现。
C2 adjective /ˌdɛlɪˈkwɛsənt/

deliquescent

由于吸湿而变成液体
Meaning
tending to become liquid by absorbing moisture from the air
Example
Sugar is not deliquescent, but salt can be.
糖不是黴變的,但鹽可以。
B2 verb /vaʊ/

vow

发誓
Meaning
to make a serious promise; to pledge solemnly
Example
They vowed to love each other forever.
他们发誓永远相爱。
B1 adjective /əˈmjuː.zɪŋ/

Amusing

有趣的; 好笑的; 娱乐的
Meaning
causing laughter or providing entertainment; funny; enjoyable
Example
The children found the clown's performance very amusing.
孩子们觉得小丑的表演非常有趣。
B2 noun /brum/

Broom

扫帚
Meaning
a long-handled brush of bristles or twigs, used for sweeping
Example
She used an old broom to sweep the fallen leaves from the porch.
她用一把旧扫帚清扫从门廊掉落的树叶。
C1 noun /ˈpriːˌkɜrsər/

precursor

前身
Meaning
Something or someone that comes before another and indicates the approach of something else.
Example
The steam engine was a precursor to modern trains.
蒸汽机是现代火车的前身。
C1 verb /ˈɒp.tɪ.maɪz/

optimize

优化
Meaning
To make the best or most effective use of a situation, opportunity, or resource.
Example
The company is working to optimize its supply chain.
公司正在努力优化其供应链。
C2 adjective /ˈpɑːrləs/

parlous

危险的
Meaning
Full of danger or risk; precarious.
Example
The company is in a parlous financial state.
公司处于一个危险的财政状态。
C2 noun /ænˈtɪlədʒi/

antilogy

矛盾论
Meaning
A contradiction in terms or ideas; inconsistency in speech or writing.
Example
The politician's statement was criticized for its antilogy.
这位政治家的声明因其矛盾论而受到批评。
A1 verb /ˌʌndərˈstænd/

understand

理解
Meaning
to know the meaning of something; to comprehend
Example
Do you understand the instructions?
你理解这些指示吗?
B1 adjective /ˌʌnɪmˈpɔːrtənt/

unimportant

不重要的
Meaning
not having much value, significance, or influence
Example
The detail seemed unimportant compared to the main issue.
与主要问题相比,这个细节显得不重要。
C2 noun /ˈplɛdʒiː/

pledgee

被作为担保而给与某物的人
Meaning
a person to whom something is pledged or given as security
Example
The bank is the pledgee of the collateral until the loan is repaid.
银行是担保品的债权人,直到贷款偿还为止。
B1 verb /ˈstɒpɪŋ/

stopping

停止
Meaning
Coming to a halt or pause.
Example
The ship is stopping at the Falkland Islands.
船只正在福克兰群岛停靠。
B2 adjective /ˌæbsənt ˈmaɪndɪd/

absent-minded

健忘的
Meaning
often forgetting things or not paying attention
Example
He is so absent-minded that he often forgets his keys.
他是那么健忘,以至于经常忘记自己的钥匙。
C2 noun /ˌpɛntəˈhiːdrən/

pentahedron

五面体
Meaning
A solid geometric figure with five faces.
Example
In geometry class, the teacher explained the structure of a pentahedron.
在几何课上,老师解释了五面体的结构。
C1 noun /huːf/

Hoof

Meaning
the hard part covering the foot of horses, cattle, sheep, and other animals
Example
The horse's hoof was injured after stepping on a sharp rock.
马的蹄子在踩到一块锋利的石头后受伤了。
C2 adjective /ˈfrəʊərd/

froward

固执的
Meaning
Difficult to deal with; contrary and disobedient.
Example
The teacher found the froward child hard to manage.
老师发现固执的孩子很难管理。
C1 noun /ˈæd.və.ser.i/

adversary

对手
Meaning
One's opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute.
Example
The boxer faced a strong adversary in the ring.
拳击手在擂台上面对一个强大的对手。
C2 noun /ˈplɔːdɪt/

plaudit

赞扬
Meaning
an expression of praise or approval
Example
The actor received plaudit for his outstanding performance.
演员因其出色的表现获得了赞扬。
B2 noun /ˈbev.ər.ɪdʒ/

Beverage

饮料
Meaning
a drink, especially one other than water
Example
Would you like a hot or cold beverage with your meal?
你想要和你的餐一起喝热的还是冷的饮料?
C1 noun /ˈbrɛvɪti/

brevity

Meaning
Concise and exact use of words in writing or speech.
Example
The brevity of the speech kept the audience engaged.
C1 adjective /ɪˈvæljʊətɪv/

evaluative

评估的
Meaning
Relating to or involving evaluation or assessment.
Example
The evaluative phase of the project involves assessing its success.
项目的评估阶段包括评估其成功。
C2 noun /ˌænθrəpəˈsɛntrɪzəm/

anthropocentrism

人类中心主义
Meaning
The belief that human beings are the most important or central element of existence.
Example
Anthropocentrism often shapes environmental policies.
人类中心主义常常塑造环境政策。
A1 pronoun /ðiːz/

these

这些
Meaning
used to refer to things or people that are near or present
Example
These are my friends.
这些是我的朋友。