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C2 verb /ˈdʒɛriˌmændər/

gerrymander

操控选区边界
Meaning
to manipulate the boundaries of an electoral constituency to favor one party or class
Example
The ruling party was accused of trying to gerrymander the districts to secure more seats.
执政党被指控试图操控选区，以确保更多的席位。
C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈriːtʃ/

overreach

过度伸展
Meaning
to go beyond what is proper, acceptable, or achievable; to overextend
Example
The politician overreached by making promises he couldn't keep.
那位政治家在做出无法兑现的承诺时，过度伸展了自己。
C2 adjective /sɪˈlæbɪk/

syllabic

音节的
Meaning
Relating to or based on syllables.
Example
The teacher explained the syllabic structure of the word.
老师解释了这个词的音节结构。
B2 noun /ˈlɔɪəlti/

loyalty

忠诚
Meaning
a strong feeling of support or allegiance
Example
His loyalty to the company earned him great respect.
他对公司的忠诚为他赢得了极大的尊敬。
C1 noun /səˈlɛmnɪti/

solemnity

庄严
Meaning
the state or quality of being serious and dignified
Example
The ceremony was conducted with great solemnity.
仪式在庄严的气氛中进行。
B2 verb /əˈpoʊz/

oppose

反对
Meaning
to disagree with or resist; to act against
Example
Many citizens oppose the new tax policy.
许多公民反对新的税收政策。
B2 noun ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən

limitation

限制
Meaning
A limiting rule or circumstance; a restriction on the size or amount of something permissible.
Example
Limitation in data affects policy-making decisions.
数据的限制影响政策决策。
A2 verb /ɡriːt/

greet

问候
Meaning
to welcome someone; to say hello
Example
She greeted her guests warmly at the door.
她在门口热情地迎接她的客人。
C2 noun /ˌɪnvəˈkeɪʃən/

invocation

祈求
Meaning
the act of calling upon a higher power for help, blessing, or inspiration
Example
The ceremony began with an invocation to the gods.
仪式以对神的祈求开始。
B1 noun /dʒʌɡ/

Jug

水壶
Meaning
a large container for liquids, with a narrow mouth and a handle
Example
She poured fresh orange juice from the glass jug into her cup.
她把新鲜的橙汁从玻璃水壶倒进了她的杯子里。
C1 verb /bɪˈwɪldər/

bewilder

使困惑
Meaning
to cause someone to be confused or puzzled
Example
The complex instructions bewildered the students.
复杂的指令使学生感到困惑。
C1 verb ˈflʌk.tʃu.eɪt

fluctuate

波动
Meaning
To regularly increase or decrease.
Example
Stock prices fluctuate due to market conditions.
股价因市场条件而波动。
B1 verb əˈdrɛst

addressed

解决
Meaning
To think about and begin to deal with an issue or problem.
Example
Addressing key problems is vital for long-term change.
解决关键问题对于长期变化至关重要。
B1 verb, noun /klɪp/

clip

Meaning
to cut or trim something; a short extract from a film, broadcast, or recording
Example
She clipped the coupon from the newspaper.
B1 adverb /ɪˈventʃuəli/

Eventually

最终; 最后
Meaning
in the end; finally; at last
Example
After years of hard work, she eventually became a doctor.
经过多年的努力工作，她最终成了医生。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈstrʌkʃənəl/

instructional

教学的
Meaning
providing knowledge or information; intended to teach
Example
The website offers many instructional videos for beginners.
该网站提供许多教学视频，适合初学者。
B2 noun /ˌmɛdɪˈteɪʃən/

meditation

冥想
Meaning
The practice of focusing the mind to achieve calmness, clarity, or spiritual growth.
Example
She practices meditation every morning to start her day peacefully.
她每天早上练习冥想，开始她的平静一天。
C2 verb /ˈdʒaɪreɪt/

gyrate

快速旋转
Meaning
to move or spin quickly in circles
Example
The dancer gyrated wildly to the rhythm of the drums.
舞者随着鼓点疯狂旋转。
C2 noun /læŋ'ɡʊər/

Langoor

长尾猴
Meaning
a long-tailed monkey found in Asia, especially India and Southeast Asia
Example
The langoor was sitting on the tree branch eating fruits.
那只长尾猴正坐在树枝上吃水果。
B1 adjective /ˈwaɪə.ləs/

Wireless

无线; 无电缆
Meaning
operating without wires; using radio waves for communication
Example
My wireless headphones provide excellent sound quality without any cables.
我的无线耳机提供了出色的音质，完全没有电缆。
C1 verb /priːˈɛmpt/

preempt

预防
Meaning
To take action in order to prevent something from happening; to take the place of something.
Example
The government acted quickly to preempt a financial crisis.
政府迅速采取行动，预防金融危机。
B2 noun /ˈkɒmjʊnɪst/

communist

Meaning
a person who supports or believes in the principles of communism
Example
The communist ideology aims for a classless society.
C1 adjective /ˌdɪsɪnˈdʒɛnjʊəs/

disingenuous

虚伪的
Meaning
not candid or sincere; giving a false appearance of honesty or openness
Example
She gave a disingenuous excuse for missing the meeting.
她给出了一个虚伪的借口来错过会议。
C1 adjective, adverb (informal, vulgar) /ˈfʌkɪŋ/

fucking

他妈的 (粗俗词语用于强调)
Meaning
used for emphasis, often expressing anger or frustration (vulgar slang)
Example
It was a fucking disaster!
这真是个他妈的灾难！
B2 verb ˈɪmplɪment

implement

实施
Meaning
To put a decision or plan into effect; to execute or apply.
Example
Implementing educational policies is essential for progress.
实施教育政策对进步至关重要。
C1 noun, adjective /ˈsɒlvənt/

solvent

溶剂, 还债能力
Meaning
a liquid that dissolves other substances; also means able to pay debts
Example
Acetone is a common solvent used in laboratories.
丙酮是实验室中常用的溶剂。
C1 noun /ˈrɪɡər/

rigor

严格
Meaning
strictness, severity, or demanding conditions
Example
The training was carried out with great rigor.
培训以极大的严格性进行。
B2 adjective /prəˈvɪʒənəl/

Provisional

临时
Meaning
arranged for the present; temporary; subject to later confirmation
Example
The provisional agreement will be reviewed next month.
临时协议将在下个月进行审查。
B1 verb /rʌb/

rub

摩擦
Meaning
to press and move something firmly against a surface; to apply pressure with movement
Example
She rubbed her hands together to keep them warm.
她搓手来保持温暖。
B2 noun /ˌep.ɪˈdem.ɪk/

Epidemic

流行病
Meaning
a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community
Example
The flu epidemic affected thousands of people across the country.
流感疫情影响了全国成千上万的人。
B2 adverb /ˌæksɪˈdɛntəli/

accidentally

偶然地
Meaning
happening by chance or unexpectedly
Example
He accidentally dropped the glass.
他不小心把玻璃杯打翻了。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdʌldʒənt/

indulgent

宽容的
Meaning
Having a tendency to be overly generous or lenient with someone.
Example
The indulgent mother allowed her child to stay up late.
宽容的母亲让孩子晚点才睡。
B1 noun, verb /ˈrɒkɪt/

rocket

幸福
Meaning
a missile or vehicle propelled by a rocket engine; to increase or move very quickly
Example
The company’s profits rocketed after the new product launch.
当她获得奖项时，她无法掩饰她的幸福。
B1 verb /kənˈtrɪbjuːt/

contribute

贡献
Meaning
to give something, especially money, time, or effort, to help achieve or provide something
Example
Everyone contributed money to buy a farewell gift for the teacher.
大家为买礼物给老师贡献了金钱。
C2 noun /ˈɪəri/

eyrie

鹰巢
Meaning
the nest of a bird of prey, such as an eagle, typically built high on a cliff or tree
Example
The eagle’s eyrie was perched high on the mountain cliff.
鹰巢位于山崖的顶端。
B1 adverb /ˈtɛrəbli/

terribly

可怕地
Meaning
to a very great or extreme degree; very badly or unpleasantly
Example
He felt terribly sad after hearing the news.
听到消息后，他感到可怕地悲伤。
C1 noun /ˌædʒ.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

agitation

激动
Meaning
a state of nervousness, excitement, or unrest; or action of stirring up public concern
Example
There was visible agitation among the crowd.
人群中有明显的激动。
C1 noun /ˈstɪklər/

stickler

对规则严格的人
Meaning
a person who insists on a certain quality or standard of behavior
Example
He is a stickler for punctuality and never tolerates delays.
他非常严格地要求准时，从不容忍迟到。
C1 adjective /ˌʌn.əˈdʌl.tə.reɪ.tɪd/

Unadulterated

纯净的
Meaning
not mixed or diluted with any different or extra elements; pure
Example
She felt unadulterated joy when she heard the news.
当她听到这个消息时，她感到纯净的快乐。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnˈpɑr.də.nə.bəl/

Unpardonable

不可宽恕的
Meaning
too bad to be forgiven; inexcusable
Example
His betrayal of trust was an unpardonable offense.
他的背叛是不可原谅的罪行。
C2 noun prɒkˈsiː.mɪks

proxemics

个人空间使用的研究
Meaning
The study of how people use space and distance to indicate relationships
Example
Understanding proxemics helps in improving interpersonal communication.
理解亲密距离有助于改善人际沟通。
C1 noun /ˈæmplɪtjuːd/

amplitude

振幅
Meaning
the maximum extent of a vibration or oscillation, or the size of something
Example
The amplitude of the earthquake was measured on the Richter scale.
地震的振幅在里氏震级上被测量。
B1 noun /ˈsoʊ.lər ˌsɪs.təm/

Solar system

太阳系
Meaning
the sun and all the planets, moons, asteroids and other objects that orbit around it
Example
Our solar system has eight planets orbiting the sun.
我们的太阳系有八个行星围绕太阳旋转。
B2 verb /tæn/

tan

Meaning
to make skin or a hide brown by exposure to the sun or by using chemicals
Example
She tanned her skin after spending the summer at the beach.
B2 noun /pɪt/

pit

坑
Meaning
a large hole in the ground or a hollow area
Example
The workers dug a deep pit to build the foundation.
工人们挖了一个深坑来建造地基。
C1 noun /kəˈmændər ɪn tʃiːf/

Commander-in-chief

最高指挥官
Meaning
the supreme leader of a nation's armed forces
Example
The president serves as the commander-in-chief of the military.
总统担任军队的最高指挥官。
B1 adverb /spəˈsɪfɪkli/

specifically

特别地
Meaning
in a clear and exact way
Example
He was specifically asked to handle the finances.
他被特别要求处理财务。
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 /ɪˈrʌp.ʃən/

Irruption

突然的暴力入侵; 入侵或突袭; 突如其来的爆发或喷发
Meaning
a sudden violent entry; an invasion or raid; a sudden outburst or eruption
Example
The army's irruption into enemy territory caught the opposing forces completely off guard.
军队的突然闯入敌方领土使对方力量完全措手不及。
C1 noun /ˈɑːlɪˌɡɑːrki/

oligarchy

寡头政治
Meaning
A small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution.
Example
The nation was ruled by a wealthy oligarchy that controlled all resources.
这个国家由一个富有的寡头集团统治，控制着所有资源。
B1 noun ˈstrʌk.tʃər

structure

结构
Meaning
The arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something complex.
Example
The structure is designed for safety and functionality.
该结构是为安全和功能性设计的。
C2 noun /ˈbɜːrsər/

bursar

财务主管
Meaning
An official in a school or college responsible for financial affairs.
Example
The bursar approved the budget for the new library.
财务主管批准了新图书馆的预算。
B2 adjective /ˈfræʤaɪl/

fragile

脆弱
Meaning
Easily broken or damaged; delicate.
Example
Be careful with that vase, it's very fragile.
小心那个花瓶，它很脆弱。
A2 noun /ˌkæŋ.ɡəˈruː/

Kangaroo

袋鼠
Meaning
a large marsupial from Australia that moves by hopping on its strong hind legs
Example
The kangaroo jumped high with its joey in its pouch.
袋鼠跳得很高，带着它的小袋鼠。
B1 noun /bʌntʃ/

Bunch

束; 丛; 捆
Meaning
a number of things of the same type fastened together or occurring close together
Example
She picked a bunch of flowers from the garden for her mother.
她为母亲从花园里摘了一束花。
C2 adjective /rɪˈmɪs/

remiss

疏忽
Meaning
Negligent in performing a duty or responsibility.
Example
The manager was remiss in not checking the financial reports carefully.
经理在没有仔细检查财务报告时疏忽了。
A2 noun ˈɡeɪ.mɪŋ

gaming

玩视频游戏或竞技游戏
Meaning
The practice of playing video games or competitive games.
Example
Gaming has evolved into a billion-dollar industry.
游戏已经发展成为一个十亿美元的产业。
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 verb /kənˈdəʊn/

condone

宽容
Meaning
To accept or allow behavior that is morally wrong or offensive.
Example
The manager refused to condone harassment in the workplace.
经理拒绝在工作场所宽容骚扰。
C2 noun /ˈɛpəlɛt/

epaulet

肩章
Meaning
An ornamental shoulder piece on a garment, especially on the coat or jacket of a military uniform.
Example
The general’s uniform had a golden epaulet on each shoulder.
将军的制服上每只肩膀上都有一个金色的肩章。
C2 adjective /ˈbrɔːni/

brawny

强壮的
Meaning
Physically strong and muscular.
Example
The brawny man lifted the heavy box with ease.
那位强壮的男子轻松地举起了沉重的盒子。
B2 adjective /ˈaɪ.dəl/

Idle

懒惰的; 不活跃的; 没有工作的
Meaning
lazy; inactive; not working or being used
Example
The factory workers were idle during the strike.
工厂工人在罢工期间闲置。
A1 noun /noʊz/

nose

鼻子
Meaning
the part of the face that contains the nostrils and is used for breathing and smelling
Example
He has a sharp nose and can smell things from far away.
他有一只尖锐的鼻子，可以从远处闻到东西。
C1 noun /ˈdɑː.mə.saɪl/

domicile

住所
Meaning
A person's legal residence or permanent home.
Example
He declared Canada as his legal domicile.
他宣布加拿大为他的法定住所。
B2 adjective + noun ˈɒptɪməl ˈtempərətʃər

optimal temperature

最佳温度
Meaning
The best or most favorable temperature for a particular purpose
Example
Winter provides optimal temperature for farming.
冬天提供了农业的最佳温度。
A1 noun /ˈhɒs.pɪ.təl/

hospital

医院
Meaning
an institution where sick or injured people are given medical treatment
Example
He was taken to the hospital after the accident.
事故发生后，他被送往医院。
B1 verb /briːð/

breathe

呼吸
Meaning
To take air into the lungs and send it out again.
Example
It was hard to breathe in the smoky room.
在烟雾弥漫的房间里呼吸很困难。
C1 adjective ˌkwɪn.tɪˈsen.ʃəl

quintessential

典型的完美或典型的例子
Meaning
representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class.
Example
The artist's work is the quintessential example of modernism.
艺术家的作品是现代主义的典型示例。
C2 noun /prɒɡˌnɒstɪˈkeɪʃən/

prognostication

预言
Meaning
The act of foretelling or predicting future events.
Example
The astrologer's prognostication fascinated the audience.
占星师的预言吸引了观众。
C2 adjective /ˌeθ.noʊˈsen.trɪk/

ethnocentric

民族中心主义
Meaning
evaluating other cultures according to the standards of one's own culture
Example
His ethnocentric attitude made it hard for him to appreciate foreign traditions.
他的民族中心主义态度让他很难欣赏外国的传统。
C2 adjective /dʒoʊˈkoʊs/

jocose

幽默的
Meaning
playful or humorous in speech or behavior
Example
The professor’s jocose remarks kept the class entertained.
教授的幽默评论让班级感到娱乐。
C2 noun /ˈtjuːtərʃɪp/

tutorship

辅导
Meaning
The office or position of a tutor; guidance or instruction given by a tutor.
Example
He thrived under the tutorship of his mentor.
他在导师的辅导下取得了成功。
C1 adjective /ˌeɪˈtɪpɪkəl/

atypical

非典型
Meaning
not representative of a type, group, or class; unusual or abnormal
Example
The doctor said it was an atypical case of the disease.
医生说这是一个非典型的病例。
B2 adjective /ˈkwɜːrki/

quirky

奇特的
Meaning
Unusual in an interesting, charming, or odd way.
Example
She has a quirky sense of fashion that makes her stand out.
她有一种奇特的时尚感，使她与众不同。
A1 verb /tel/

tell

告诉
Meaning
to say something to someone; to give information or instructions
Example
Can you tell me the time?
你能告诉我时间吗？
B2 verb ɪmˈpaʊərɪŋ

empowering

授权
Meaning
Giving someone the authority or power to do something; making someone stronger and more confident.
Example
Empowering children can lead to societal progress.
授权儿童可以促进社会进步。
B2 noun /ˈpær.ə.dɒks/

paradox

悖论
Meaning
A seemingly contradictory statement or situation that may be true; an apparent inconsistency.
Example
The paradox of freedom is that it requires rules.
自由的悖论是它需要规则。
B1 noun /biːst/

Beast

野兽
Meaning
a large or dangerous animal; a cruel or unpleasant person
Example
The lion is a fierce beast of the jungle.
狮子是丛林中凶猛的野兽。
B1 noun ɪˈkwɒl.ə.ti

equality

平等
Meaning
The state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities.
Example
Equality in education is a key goal.
教育中的平等是一个关键目标。
B2 adjective /ˈʌpˌhɪl/

Uphill

困难的; 需要巨大努力的; 向上的倾斜
Meaning
difficult; requiring great effort; sloping upward
Example
Learning a new language can be an uphill battle.
学习一门新语言可能是一个艰难的战斗。
C1 noun /noʊˈteɪʃən/

notation

符号系统
Meaning
A system of symbols or signs used to represent information, especially in mathematics or music.
Example
The teacher explained the notation used in the algebra equations.
老师解释了代数方程中使用的符号系统。
B2 noun /ˌmɪs.bɪˈheɪ.vjər/

Misbehaviour

不良或不可接受的行为，特别是孩子们或在正式场合中的行为
Meaning
Bad or unacceptable behavior, especially by children or in formal situations
Example
The student was punished for his misbehaviour in class.
学生因在课堂上的不当行为而受到惩罚。
C1 noun /swiːt.laɪm/

Sweetlime

甜酸橙
Meaning
a citrus fruit that is sweeter and less acidic than regular lime
Example
The sweetlime juice was refreshing on a hot day.
甜橙汁在炎热的天气里令人耳目一新。
B2 noun /ˈfaʊn.dər/

Founder

创始人
Meaning
a person who establishes an institution or settlement; someone who starts or creates something
Example
Steve Jobs was the co-founder of Apple Inc. and revolutionized personal computing.
史蒂夫·乔布斯是苹果公司联合创始人，并且革命性地改变了个人计算机。
C2 noun /ˈɑːriə/

aria

独唱曲
Meaning
a solo vocal piece with instrumental accompaniment, typically in an opera
Example
The soprano performed a moving aria during the second act.
女高音在第二幕演唱了一首感人的阿丽娅。
B1 verb /trænsˈleɪt/

translate

翻译
Meaning
to express words or text in another language
Example
She can translate five languages.
她可以翻译五种语言。
C2 noun /ˌsɜːrkəmləˈkjuːʃn/

circumlocution

拐弯抹角
Meaning
the use of many words when fewer would do, especially to avoid stating something directly
Example
The politician's speech was filled with circumlocution.
政治家的演讲充满了拐弯抹角。
B1 noun /rɪˈpleɪsmənt/

replacement

替代
Meaning
the act of substituting one thing or person for another
Example
She got a replacement for her damaged phone.
她为她损坏的手机找到了一个替代品。
B1 noun /ˈbles.ɪŋ/

Blessing

祝福; 礼物;
Meaning
a beneficial thing for which one is grateful; divine favor
Example
Having good health is a blessing that we should cherish.
拥有良好的健康是我们应该珍惜的祝福。
A2 adjective /ˈsɪr.i.əs/

Serious

严肃的; 认真的; 重要的;
Meaning
thoughtful; grave; requiring careful consideration; not joking
Example
This is a serious matter that needs immediate attention.
这是一个需要立即注意的严肃问题。
C1 noun /ˈliːniənsi/

leniency

宽容
Meaning
The quality of being more merciful or tolerant than expected.
Example
The judge showed leniency in his ruling.
法官在判决中表现出宽容。
B1 noun /ˌdʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

Generation

一代人; 生产;
Meaning
all the people born and living at about the same time; the production or creation of something
Example
Each generation faces unique challenges that shape their worldview and values.
每一代都面临着独特的挑战，这些挑战塑造了他们的世界观和价值观。
C1 verb /dɪˈfaɪl/

defile

亵渎
Meaning
to pollute, corrupt, or make dirty
Example
The river was defiled by industrial waste.
河流被工业废物亵渎了。
C1 verb /ɪnˈtrɛntʃ/

entrench

扎根
Meaning
To establish something so firmly that it is difficult to change.
Example
The company entrenched its position in the market through innovation.
公司通过创新巩固了其市场地位。
B2 adjective /dɪsˈɡreɪsfəl/

Disgraceful

可耻的; 不光彩的; 应受谴责的
Meaning
shameful; bringing dishonor; worthy of condemnation
Example
His disgraceful behavior shocked everyone at the party.
他那可耻的行为让派对上的每个人都震惊了。
B1 verb /ɡræb/

grab

抓住
Meaning
To seize something quickly and firmly.
Example
He tried to grab the ball before it rolled away.
他试图抓住球，在它滚走之前。
C2 noun /ˈɡrɑːtoʊ/

grotto

洞窟
Meaning
a small picturesque cave, often artificial
Example
Tourists visited the grotto hidden behind the waterfall.
游客参观了隐藏在瀑布后的洞窟。
C2 noun /ˈfɜːrnəri/

fernery

蕨类植物培育园，培养蕨类植物的地方
Meaning
a place or greenhouse where ferns are cultivated
Example
The garden's fernery was full of exotic plants.
花园的蕨类植物培育园里充满了异国植物。
B2 noun /ˌriːprəˈdʌkʃən/

reproduction

繁殖, 再生产
Meaning
The process of producing offspring; the act of copying or duplicating.
Example
The textbook included a detailed diagram of human reproduction.
课本中包含了人类繁殖的详细图表。
A2 adjective /ˈter.ə.bl̩/

Terrible

可怕的; 恶劣的
Meaning
extremely bad or serious; causing fear or dread; very poor quality
Example
The weather was terrible during our vacation.
我们的假期天气可怕。
B1 noun /ˈæs.pekt/

aspect

方面
Meaning
A particular part, feature, or view of something.
Example
One important aspect of health is regular exercise.
健康的一个重要方面是规律运动。
A1 noun /ˈʃɒpɪŋ/

shopping

购物
Meaning
the activity of going to shops to buy things
Example
She spent the afternoon shopping for clothes.
她下午花时间去购物买衣服。
B1 noun ˈpɒl.ə.si

policy

政策
Meaning
A course or principle of action adopted or proposed by a government, party, business, or individual; a contract of insurance.
Example
Effective policies drive national development.
有效的政策推动国家发展。
B2 adjective ɪkˈsplɪsɪt

explicit

明确
Meaning
Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.
Example
The instructions were explicit, leaving no room for confusion.
这些指令是明确的，没有留下任何混淆的空间。
A2 verb /əˈtrækt/

attract

吸引
Meaning
to cause someone to have interest or draw something towards
Example
The flowers attract bees with their bright colors.
花朵用它们鲜艳的颜色吸引蜜蜂。
B1 noun /ˈbæŋkər/

banker

银行家
Meaning
a person who works in or manages a bank
Example
The banker approved the loan after reviewing the documents.
银行家在审查文件后批准了贷款。
B2 adjective /ˈpʌz.lɪŋ/

Puzzling

令人困惑的
Meaning
confusing; perplexing;
Example
The scientist found the results puzzling.
科学家发现的结果令人困惑。
C1 noun /ˌkʌl də ˈsæk/

cul de sac

死胡同
Meaning
A street or passage closed at one end; a dead end.
Example
They bought a house at the end of a quiet cul de sac.
他们在一个安静的死胡同的尽头买了一栋房子。
B1 noun /ˈvæl.i/

Valley

山谷
Meaning
a low area of land between hills or mountains
Example
The green valley stretched for miles between the mountains.
绿色的山谷在山脉之间延伸了好几英里。
C2 noun/adjective /ˈtraɪkʌlər/

tricolor

三色旗
Meaning
A flag with three colors; consisting of three colors.
Example
The French tricolor is one of the most famous national flags in the world.
法国的三色旗是世界上最著名的国旗之一。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsaɪtli/

unsightly

难看
Meaning
Unpleasant to look at; ugly.
Example
The garbage pile created an unsightly view in the park.
垃圾堆在公园里创造了一个难看的景象。
B2 noun /saɪˈkaɪətri/

psychiatry

精神病学
Meaning
the branch of medicine focused on the study and treatment of mental illness
Example
She decided to study psychiatry to help people with mental health issues.
她决定学习精神病学，帮助有心理健康问题的人。
C2 adjective /ˈtɔːrʃəs/

tortious

非法行为
Meaning
Relating to or involving a wrongful act leading to legal liability.
Example
The company was found guilty of tortious interference with contracts.
该公司因非法干预合同而被判有罪。
B2 verb /ɪmˈbreɪs/

embrace

拥抱
Meaning
to hold someone closely in your arms; to accept willingly
Example
She embraced her friend at the airport.
她在机场拥抱了她的朋友。
B2 verb /kənˈvɜːs/

converse

交谈
Meaning
to have a conversation; to talk together
Example
They conversed about literature for hours.
他们谈了几个小时关于文学。
C2 adjective /ˌnɒnkəˈmɪtl̩/

noncommittal

Meaning
Not expressing or showing a clear opinion, decision, or commitment.
Example
She gave a noncommittal reply when asked about her future plans.
B1 noun /ˈfʌndɪŋ/

funding

资金
Meaning
financial support for a project or organization
Example
The startup is seeking funding from investors.
初创公司正在寻求投资者的资金支持。
B2 verb /kəˈlæps/

collapse

崩塌
Meaning
to fall down or inward suddenly; to break down completely
Example
The old building collapsed after the earthquake.
老建筑在地震后倒塌了。
C2 adjective /vərˈmɪkjələr/

vermicular

像虫子一样
Meaning
having a shape or appearance like a worm; worm-like
Example
The artist used a vermicular design to decorate the border of the manuscript.
艺术家用虫子一样的设计装饰手稿的边缘。
B2 adjective /prəˈtɛktɪv/

protective

保护性的
Meaning
giving or capable of giving protection; shielding from harm or danger
Example
She wore a protective helmet while riding her bike.
她骑自行车时戴着保护性头盔。
C1 verb /ˈsaɪdˌtræk/

sidetrack

分心
Meaning
To distract from the main subject or activity.
Example
She was sidetracked by an unexpected phone call.
她被一个意外的电话打断了。