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C1 noun /ɡɔːrd/

Gourd

葫芦
Meaning
a climbing plant with large fruits that have hard shells when dried
Example
The bottle gourd curry was delicious and nutritious.
瓶状葫芦咖喱非常美味和营养。
C1 adjective /ˈɡlɛrɪŋ/

glaring

耀眼 / 显而易见
Meaning
Extremely obvious or shining intensely.
Example
There was a glaring mistake in the report.
报告中有一个显而易见的错误。
C2 noun /ˈnoʊmənˌkleɪtʃər/

nomenclature

命名法
Meaning
A system of names or terms used in a particular science, art, or field.
Example
The chemical nomenclature can be difficult for beginners to understand.
化学命名法对初学者来说可能很难理解。
B2 noun /ˌsuːvəˈnɪər/

Souvenir

纪念品
Meaning
a thing that is kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event; a memento
Example
I bought a small souvenir from the gift shop.
我在礼品店买了一个小纪念品。
B2 noun /ˈkʌt.lət/

Cutlet

炸肉饼
Meaning
a small piece of meat, especially veal or lamb, for frying or grilling
Example
She served delicious chicken cutlets for dinner.
她为晚餐提供了美味的炸鸡肉饼。
C2 noun /bɪˈhiː.mɒθ/

behemoth

庞然大物
Meaning
Something enormous, especially a large and powerful organization.
Example
The company grew into a corporate behemoth.
公司发展成了一个企业庞然大物。
C2 noun /ˌniːoʊˈlætɪn/

neo-latin

新拉丁语
Meaning
The use of Latin language for scholarly, scientific, and literary purposes after the medieval period.
Example
Many scientific names are derived from Neo-Latin.
许多科学名称来源于新拉丁语。
A1 adverb /jɛs/

yes

是
Meaning
used to express affirmation, agreement, or consent
Example
Yes, I will be there at 5 o'clock.
是的，我会在五点到那里。
B2 verb ɪˈrɛktɪŋ

erecting

建造
Meaning
To build; construct; set up in a vertical position.
Example
The workers were erecting a new building downtown.
工人们正在市中心建设一座新建筑。
B1 adverb /ˈspeʃ.əl.i/

Specially

特别
Meaning
for a particular purpose; especially; specifically
Example
This gift was specially made for you.
这个礼物是特别为你做的。
C1 verb /ˈɡlɒs.oʊ.vər/

glossover

忽略
Meaning
an informal or non-standard variant of 'gloss over', meaning to ignore or minimize something
Example
He tried to glossover his mistakes during the meeting.
他试图在会议中忽略他的错误。
C2 noun /ˈkwɔːrtoʊ/

quarto

四折书
Meaning
A book size resulting from folding each printed sheet into four leaves (eight pages).
Example
The library has rare Shakespeare quartos.
图书馆里有稀有的莎士比亚四折书。
B1 phrase bɛst ˈɛf.ərt

best effort

最大努力
Meaning
The maximum amount of effort or energy that someone can give.
Example
He gave his best effort to complete the task on time.
他为了按时完成任务，付出了最大的努力。
C2 noun /ˈhɜːrmɪtɪdʒ/

hermitage

隐居地
Meaning
A secluded residence or retreat, often for a hermit or religious recluse.
Example
The monk spent years in a hermitage deep in the forest.
那位和尚在森林深处的隐居地里度过了多年。
C2 adjective /ˈθʌroʊˌɡoʊɪŋ/

thoroughgoing

完全的，彻底的
Meaning
carried out to the full extent; absolute and complete
Example
She is a thoroughgoing professional in every sense.
她在每个方面都是一位彻底的专业人士。
B2 adjective /ˌʌnrɪˈlaɪəbl/

Unreliable

不可靠的; 不能被信任或依赖
Meaning
not dependable; not able to be trusted or relied upon
Example
The old car is unreliable and breaks down frequently.
这辆老车不可靠，常常坏掉。
C2 verb /ˈhɛnˌpɛk/

henpeck

Meaning
To continually criticize, nag, or dominate (especially a husband).
Example
He felt henpecked by his overly controlling wife.
C1 noun ɪnˈsɛpʃən

inception

开端
Meaning
The establishment or starting point of an institution or activity.
Example
The inception of the company marked a new era in the industry.
公司的创始标志着行业的新纪元。
C2 noun /ˈdɪfθɒŋ/

diphthong

双元音
Meaning
A complex vowel sound that begins with one vowel and glides into another within the same syllable.
Example
The word 'coin' contains a diphthong.
单词 'coin' 包含一个双元音。
C2 noun /ˈdʒɪb.ɪt/

Gibbet

绞刑架
Meaning
a gallows for hanging criminals; an upright post with a projecting arm for hanging the bodies of criminals
Example
In medieval times, criminals were often executed on a gibbet as a public warning.
在中世纪，罪犯常常在绞刑架上被处决，作为公众警告。
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。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnɪˈkwɪvəkəl/

unequivocal

明确
Meaning
Leaving no doubt; clear and unambiguous
Example
She gave an unequivocal answer to the question.
她对问题给出了明确的回答。
A2 adjective /ˈsɜːr.tən/

Certain

确定的；确信的；毫无疑问的
Meaning
confident and sure; without doubt; definitely true
Example
I am certain that we will succeed.
我确信我们会成功。
B2 adjective /ˌkaɪnd ˈhɑːrtɪd/

kind-hearted

善良的
Meaning
Having a kind and generous nature; showing compassion and care for others.
Example
She is known as a kind-hearted teacher who always helps her students.
她作为一位善良的老师而闻名，总是帮助她的学生。
B2 verb /ˈrɛkən/

reckon

推测
Meaning
To think, believe, or expect something; to calculate or estimate.
Example
I reckon it will rain later today.
我猜今天稍后会下雨。
C2 noun /ˌɪn.ʌnˈdeɪ.ʃən/

inundation

洪水
Meaning
The act of flooding or overwhelming with water or things.
Example
The town suffered from a severe inundation after the heavy rains.
该市在暴雨后遭受了严重的洪水。
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.
A2 adjective /ˈfroʊzən/

frozen

冻结的
Meaning
preserved by being made extremely cold; turned into ice
Example
The lake was completely frozen during winter.
湖泊在冬季完全冻结。
B1 noun /ˈmɒr.əl/

Moral

道德
Meaning
a lesson about right and wrong conduct; principles of right behavior
Example
The moral of the story is to always tell the truth.
这个故事的道德教训是永远说真话。
C1 verb /bɪˈhɛd/

behead

斩首
Meaning
to cut off a person's or animal's head; to remove the leader or most important part
Example
The historical account describes how the traitor was beheaded as punishment.
历史记载描述了叛徒作为惩罚被斩首的经过。
B1 noun /ˈhɛlθˌkɛər/

health-care

幸福
Meaning
the organized provision of medical services to maintain or improve health
Example
Access to quality health-care is essential for every citizen.
当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
C1 noun, verb /kriːs/

crease

褶皱, 折痕
Meaning
a line or fold produced on paper, cloth, or other material; to make a fold or wrinkle
Example
She ironed the shirt carefully to remove every crease.
她小心地熨烫衬衫，去除每一道褶皱。
C2 noun /ˈmɛzməˌrɪzəm/

mesmerism

催眠术
Meaning
A state of fascination or hypnotism.
Example
The magician held the audience in a state of mesmerism.
魔术师让观众处于催眠状态。
B2 noun /ɡriːd/

Greed

贪婪
Meaning
intense and selfish desire for something, especially wealth, power, or food
Example
His greed for money led him to make unethical business decisions.
他对金钱的贪婪让他做出了不道德的商业决策。
C2 verb /ʌnˈkaʊtʃ/

uncouch

从沙发上移开（罕见用法）
Meaning
to remove from a couch or to release from being laid down (rare/archaic usage)
Example
The surgeon attempted to uncouch the cataract.
外科医生试图去除白内障。
A1 pronoun /miː/

me

我
Meaning
Used by a speaker to refer to themselves as the object of a verb or preposition.
Example
She gave me a beautiful gift.
她给了我一份美丽的礼物。
C1 noun/verb /ˈslʌmbər/

slumber

睡眠
Meaning
A state of sleep; to sleep lightly or rest.
Example
The child slumbered peacefully through the night.
孩子整夜安静地睡觉。
C2 noun, verb /ˈhæmstrɪŋ/

hamstring

大腿后部的肌腱; 作为动词，限制或严重削弱某人或某物的效能
Meaning
a tendon at the back of the thigh; as a verb, to cripple or severely restrict the effectiveness of someone or something.
Example
Budget cuts hamstrung the organization’s plans.
预算削减削弱了该组织的计划。
B1 noun /ˈɒnɪsti/

honesty

诚实
Meaning
the quality of being truthful and sincere
Example
Honesty is the best policy in all situations.
诚实是所有情况下最好的政策。
C1 adjective /dɪˈsɜːrnɪŋ/

discerning

有洞察力的
Meaning
having good judgment or insight; able to distinguish well
Example
He is a discerning reader who notices subtle details.
他是一个有洞察力的读者，能注意到细微的细节。
C2 adjective /səˈprɛsəbl̩/

suppressible

可抑制的
Meaning
capable of being restrained, controlled, or prevented
Example
The symptoms of the disease are suppressible with medication.
疾病的症状可以通过药物抑制。
B1 noun /stoʊv/

Stove

炉子
Meaning
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food by applying heat
Example
She cooked dinner on the gas stove.
她在煤气炉上做晚餐。
C1 adjective /pəˈnʌltɪmət/

penultimate

倒数第二
Meaning
second to the last in a sequence or series
Example
She finished the penultimate chapter before going to sleep.
她在睡觉前完成了倒数第二章。
C1 noun /hɒˈstɪləti/

hostility

敌意
Meaning
hostile behavior; unfriendliness or opposition
Example
The negotiations ended in an atmosphere of hostility.
谈判以敌意的氛围结束。
C1 adjective /ɪˈnɜːrt/

inert

惰性
Meaning
lacking the ability or strength to move or act; chemically inactive
Example
The patient remained inert on the bed.
病人躺在床上保持不动。
C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈsɜːrnəbl/

indiscernible

难以察觉的
Meaning
Impossible or difficult to see, notice, or distinguish.
Example
The difference between the two shades was almost indiscernible.
这两种色调之间的差异几乎难以察觉。
C2 noun /ˈjɪərlɪŋ/

yearling

一岁动物，尤其是马
Meaning
an animal that is one year old, especially a horse
Example
The farmer sold the yearling at the livestock market.
农民在牲畜市场卖掉了那只伊尔林。
C1 adjective /ˈfeɪt.fəl/

fateful

决定性或灾难性的
Meaning
having significant or disastrous consequences
Example
Their fateful decision changed the course of history.
他们的决定性决定改变了历史的进程。
C2 verb /kənˈstrɪndʒ/

constringe

收缩
Meaning
to cause to shrink or contract; to constrict
Example
The medicine helped constringe the swollen tissues.
药物帮助收缩肿胀的组织。
B1 noun /bɪˈheɪ.vjər/

Behaviour

行为
Meaning
the way a person or animal acts or conducts themselves
Example
His behaviour at the meeting was very professional.
他在会议上的行为非常专业。
C2 adjective /ˈfætʃuəs/

fatuous

愚蠢
Meaning
silly or foolish, especially in a self-satisfied way
Example
His fatuous comments during the meeting annoyed everyone.
他在会议中的愚蠢评论让所有人都感到烦恼。
B1 adjective /θrɪld/

thrilled

兴奋
Meaning
extremely happy or excited
Example
She was thrilled with the surprise party.
她对惊喜派对感到兴奋。
B2 verb /hætʃ/

hatch

孵化
Meaning
to emerge from an egg; to devise or create a plan
Example
The bird will hatch from its egg soon.
鸟将从蛋中孵化出来。
B2 noun /ˌɔː.ri.enˈteɪ.ʃən/

orientation

定向
Meaning
the process of becoming familiar with a new situation or environment
Example
The company provides an orientation for all new employees.
公司为所有新员工提供定向培训。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈkluːsɪv/

inclusive

包容的
Meaning
Including all the services, facilities, or items normally expected or required; not excluding any section of society or any party involved.
Example
Inclusive growth benefits all sections of society.
包容性增长惠及社会的所有阶层。
B2 adjective /ˈded.li/

Deadly

致命的; 死亡的; 危险的
Meaning
causing or able to cause death; extremely dangerous; lethal
Example
The deadly poison killed the plant instantly.
致命的毒药立即杀死了这株植物。
C1 noun /trentʃ/

Trench

壕沟
Meaning
a long, narrow ditch; a deep furrow in the ground, especially one used for military defense
Example
The soldiers dug a trench for protection during the battle.
士兵们在战斗期间挖掘了壕沟以保护自己。
B2 noun ˈɡloʊbəl ɪˈnɪʃətɪvz

global initiatives

全球倡议
Meaning
Worldwide efforts or programs aimed at addressing global challenges or achieving common goals.
Example
Global initiatives inspire better waste management practices.
全球倡议激发了更好的废物管理实践。
B2 noun /təˈreɪn/

terrain

地形
Meaning
a stretch of land, especially with regard to its physical features
Example
The soldiers had to cross rough terrain during the mission.
士兵们必须在任务期间穿越艰难的地形。
A2 verb /oʊˈbeɪ/

obey

服从
Meaning
to follow orders or instructions; to comply with rules
Example
Children should obey their parents and teachers.
孩子们应该服从父母和老师的命令。
C1 noun /ˈkɒnstənsi/

constancy

忠诚/恒常
Meaning
the quality of being faithful and dependable
Example
Her constancy in friendship is admirable.
她在友谊中的恒常令人钦佩。
B2 noun /ədˈvɛntʃərər/

adventurer

冒险家
Meaning
a person who seeks exciting, risky, or unusual experiences; someone who explores new or unknown places
Example
The adventurer traveled deep into the jungle in search of ancient ruins.
这位冒险家深入丛林寻找古老的遗迹。
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。
A2 noun /kɔɪnz/

coins

硬币
Meaning
Flat, typically round pieces of metal issued by a government as money.
Example
He collected old coins from different countries.
他收集了来自不同国家的旧硬币。
C1 adjective, verb /muːt/

moot

Meaning
Adjective: subject to debate or irrelevant. Verb: to suggest an idea for discussion.
Example
The issue of funding became a moot point after the project was canceled.
C2 adjective /kənˈfɔːrməbl/

conformable

一致的
Meaning
Capable of being adapted or consistent with something; compliant.
Example
His actions were conformable to the rules of the institution.
他的行为与机构的规定一致。
A1 verb /spend/

spend

花费
Meaning
to use money to buy something; to pass time
Example
I spend too much money on books.
我在书籍上花了太多钱。
C2 noun /dɪˈkæmərən/

decameron

十日谈 (博卡乔的故事集)
Meaning
A collection of 100 tales written by Giovanni Boccaccio in the 14th century, told by a group of people over ten days.
Example
The Decameron is considered a masterpiece of classical Italian literature.
《十日谈》被认为是意大利古典文学的杰作。
B2 noun, verb /ˈpɛdəl/

pedal

脚操作的杠杆
Meaning
A foot-operated lever for powering or controlling a mechanism, especially on a bicycle.
Example
He pressed down hard on the bicycle pedal.
他用力踩下了自行车的踏板。
B2 noun /ˈraɪət/

Riot

骚乱; 暴乱
Meaning
a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd; an uncontrolled outburst
Example
The peaceful protest turned into a riot when violence broke out.
和平抗议活动在暴力爆发时变成了骚乱。
A1 modal verb, noun /meɪ/

may

可能 / 五月
Meaning
Used to express possibility, permission, or uncertainty; also the name of the fifth month of the year.
Example
You may leave early if you finish your work.
如果你完成工作，你可以早点离开。
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。
C1 noun/verb /snɛər/

snare

陷阱
Meaning
a trap for catching animals; to catch or trap
Example
The hunter set a snare to catch rabbits.
猎人设置了一个陷阱来捕捉兔子。
B2 adjective /bɪˈheɪvjərəl/

behavioral

行为的
Meaning
relating to the way a person or animal acts
Example
The psychologist studied the child's behavioral patterns.
心理学家研究了孩子的行为模式。
A1 noun/verb /fɪlm/

film

电影
Meaning
a motion picture or movie; or to record on camera
Example
They watched a film together on the weekend.
他们在周末一起观看了一部电影。
B1 noun /kəmˈpær.ɪ.sən/

Comparison

比较
Meaning
the act of examining the similarities and differences between two or more things
Example
The teacher made a comparison between the two poems to show their different styles.
老师通过比较两首诗的不同风格来展示它们的差异。
B1 noun /mæs/

mass

质量
Meaning
a large body of matter with no specific shape; a large number of people or things
Example
A huge mass of people gathered in the square.
一大群人聚集在广场上。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈfæt.ɪk/

Emphatic

有力的; 强烈的; 表达具有力量和信念
Meaning
forceful; strong; showing emphasis; expressed with force and conviction
Example
She gave an emphatic 'no' to the proposal.
她坚决地对提案说了'不'。
C2 noun /ˈbʌt.ə.flaɪ piː/

Butterfly Pea

蝴蝶豆
Meaning
a blue flowering plant with butterfly-shaped flowers, used to make herbal tea
Example
Butterfly pea flowers turn tea into a beautiful blue color.
蝴蝶豆花将茶水染成美丽的蓝色。
C2 noun /dɪˈpɔːrtmənt/

deportment

举止
Meaning
A person's behavior or manners, especially in a formal situation.
Example
Her deportment during the ceremony impressed everyone.
她在仪式中的举止给大家留下了深刻印象。
C1 verb /ˈpɜːrkəleɪt/

percolate

Meaning
To filter gradually through a porous surface or substance; to spread slowly.
Example
The rainwater percolated through the soil into the groundwater.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnəˈtɛntɪv/

inattentive

不专心的
Meaning
not paying attention; lacking focus or concentration
Example
The inattentive student missed several important instructions.
那个不专心的学生错过了几条重要指示。
C1 verb, noun /mʊər/

moor

停泊 / 开阔的土地
Meaning
As a verb: to tie a ship so that it stays in place. As a noun: open, uncultivated land.
Example
The sailors moored the ship at the dock.
水手们把船停泊在码头。
C2 verb /ˈsʌbdʒʊˌɡeɪt/

subjugate

征服
Meaning
To bring under domination or control, especially by conquest.
Example
The empire sought to subjugate the neighboring kingdoms.
帝国试图征服邻国。
C2 noun /ˈhɑːtʃ.pɑːtʃ/

Hotchpotch

杂乱无章的混合物; 一堆混杂的东西
Meaning
a confused mixture; a jumbled assortment of things
Example
The room was a hotchpotch of old furniture, books, and random decorations.
房间里堆满了旧家具、书籍和随意摆放的装饰品，杂乱无章。
C2 adjective /ˈnjuː.trɪ.tɪv/

nutritive

营养的
Meaning
Relating to nutrition; having nourishing qualities.
Example
The nutritive value of the fruit is very high.
水果的营养价值非常高。
C1 verb /slɪŋ/

sling

投掷, 挂起
Meaning
to throw or hang something roughly or carelessly
Example
He slung his bag over his shoulder before leaving.
他在离开前把包扔在肩膀上。
C1 adjective /ˈdʒen.ɪ.təl/

genital

与生殖器官相关
Meaning
relating to the reproductive organs
Example
The doctor explained the importance of genital hygiene.
医生解释了生殖器卫生的重要性。
C1 noun /ˈdɛspɒt/

despot

暴君
Meaning
a ruler with absolute power, often ruling in a cruel or oppressive way
Example
The despot ruled the nation with fear and violence.
暴君以恐惧和暴力统治国家。
C1 noun /ˈkɒb.lər/

Cobbler

鞋匠
Meaning
a person who repairs shoes and other leather goods
Example
The cobbler fixed my broken shoes perfectly.
鞋匠完美地修好了我的破鞋。
B1 noun /bɪˈheɪvjər/

behavior

行为
Meaning
The way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially toward others.
Example
The teacher praised her good behavior in class.
老师表扬了她在课堂上的良好行为。
B1 noun /ˈprəʊ.tiːnz/

proteins

蛋白质
Meaning
Large biomolecules consisting of amino acids that perform essential functions in living organisms, including building and repairing tissues.
Example
Lean meats and legumes provide high-quality proteins.
瘦肉和豆类提供高质量的蛋白质。
C1 adjective /ˈsɒmbər/

somber

阴沉
Meaning
Dark or dull in color or tone; gloomy or serious.
Example
The funeral had a somber atmosphere.
葬礼有一种阴沉的气氛。
C2 noun /dʒuːt/

jute

黄麻
Meaning
a long, soft, shiny plant fiber used to make rope, bags, sacks, and coarse cloth
Example
Jute is widely used to make eco-friendly bags and ropes.
黄麻常用于制作环保袋。
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 noun ˈkɑː.bən

carbon

碳
Meaning
The chemical element of atomic number 6, occurring as diamond, graphite, and charcoal.
Example
Carbon emissions must be controlled.
碳排放必须得到控制。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtræk.tə.bəl/

intractable

无法控制
Meaning
Difficult or impossible to manage, control, or solve.
Example
The conflict has become an intractable problem.
冲突已经成为一个无法控制的问题。
C1 adjective ˌɪn.təˈdɪs.ɪ.plɪ.nər.i

interdisciplinary

跨学科的
Meaning
Relating to more than one branch of knowledge.
Example
The interdisciplinary approach in education enhances problem-solving skills.
教育中的跨学科方法提高了解决问题的能力。
B1 noun /ˌek.sɪˈbɪʃ.ən/

Exhibition

展览
Meaning
a public display of works of art or other items of interest
Example
The art exhibition featured paintings from local artists throughout the region.
这场艺术展览展示了来自本地区的本地艺术家的画作。
B2 noun /ˈmɪz.ər.i/

Misery

痛苦; 极度贫困; 折磨
Meaning
Great mental or physical suffering; extreme unhappiness or distress
Example
The poor family lived in complete misery after losing their home.
失去家园后，这个贫困家庭生活在极度痛苦中。
B2 noun /dɪˈpen.dənt/

Dependent

依赖; 被抚养人
Meaning
a person who relies on another for financial support; someone who depends on others
Example
As a tax dependent, she could not file her own tax return separately.
作为税务依赖人，她无法单独提交自己的税表。
C1 verb /ˈkrʌmpəl/

crumple

揉捏
Meaning
to crush something into folds or wrinkles
Example
He crumpled the paper and threw it in the bin.
他把纸揉成一团丢进了垃圾桶。
B1 adjective /rɔː/

Raw

生的; 未处理的; 自然状态; 没有经验的
Meaning
uncooked; not processed; in natural state; inexperienced
Example
The chef prefers to use raw vegetables in his salads.
厨师喜欢在沙拉中使用生蔬菜。
B2 noun /ˌprɒpəˈzɪʃən/

proposition

提议, 计划
Meaning
A statement, idea, or plan put forward for consideration or discussion.
Example
The company made a business proposition to the investors.
公司向投资者提出了商业提议。
B2 noun /ˈɡeɪt.weɪ/

Gateway

入口; 大门
Meaning
an entrance or opening that provides access to a place; a means of achieving a particular state or condition
Example
The ancient stone gateway served as the entrance to the magnificent palace.
古老的石门作为通往宏伟宫殿的入口。
C1 noun /stɑːr ˈæn.ɪs/

Star Anise

八角星
Meaning
star-shaped spice pod with a licorice-like flavor used in cooking
Example
She added star anise to the soup for aromatic flavor.
她在汤里加入了八角星，增添了香气。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈɪndʒərd/

uninjured

未受伤
Meaning
Without injury; not physically harmed.
Example
All the passengers were rescued uninjured.
所有乘客都没有受伤并被救援。
C2 noun /eɪˈklɑː/

eclat

巨大成功
Meaning
Brilliant success, acclaim, or great public approval.
Example
The artist's debut performance was met with great éclat.
艺术家的首次演出获得了巨大的成功。
B2 noun /ˈsɜːr.plʌs/

surplus

盈余
Meaning
An amount that is more than what is needed.
Example
The country has a surplus of food this year.
今年该国的食品盈余。
C2 noun/verb /ˈpɪləri/

pillory

公开惩罚装置
Meaning
a device for publicly punishing someone / to expose to public ridicule
Example
The corrupt official was placed in the pillory for the town to jeer at.
腐败的官员被放在皮洛里里让市民嘲笑。
C1 verb /ˈbɑːrtər/

barter

Meaning
To exchange goods or services without using money.
Example
They bartered their crops for handmade tools.
B2 verb /dɪˈsɛnd/

descend

Meaning
To move or fall downward; to come or go down from a higher place.
Example
The hikers descended the steep mountain path.
C2 adjective /juːˈʒʊəriəs/

usurious

高利贷的
Meaning
Charging excessively high interest rates on loans.
Example
The bank was accused of offering loans at usurious rates.
该银行被指控以高利贷利率提供贷款。
C1 adjective /ˈmɔːrn.fəl/

mournful

悲伤的
Meaning
feeling, expressing, or causing sadness or grief
Example
The mournful song reminded her of lost loved ones.
悲伤的歌曲让她想起了失去的亲人。
C2 noun /ˈkɪldʒɔɪ/

killjoy

扫兴的人
Meaning
a person who spoils the fun or enjoyment of others
Example
Don’t be a killjoy at the party.
别在派对上当扫兴的人。
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。
A2 noun /keɪs/

case

案例 / 情况
Meaning
A particular situation, occurrence, or an instance of something; also a container or covering for something.
Example
In this case, we should wait for further instructions.
在这种情况下，我们应该等待进一步的指示。
A2 adverb /ˈsɪə.ri.əs.li/

seriously

认真地
Meaning
in a solemn or thoughtful manner
Example
She took the matter very seriously.
她非常认真地对待了这个问题。
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈlɪdʒəs/

irreligious

不信教的
Meaning
Indifferent or hostile to religion
Example
Some people in the community consider him irreligious because he never attends religious services.
社区中的一些人认为他不信教，因为他从不参加宗教服务。
C2 adjective /ˈbʌmblɪŋ/

bumbling

笨拙
Meaning
Acting in a clumsy, awkward, or confused way.
Example
The bumbling waiter spilled the drinks on the table.
那个笨拙的服务员把饮料撒在桌子上。
A1 noun ˈfjuː.tʃər

future

未来
Meaning
The time or a period of time following the moment of speaking or writing; time regarded as still to come.
Example
Future projects depend on strategic planning.
未来的项目依赖于战略规划。