A1 adjective /ɡreɪt/

great

伟大

Meaning

Of an extent, amount, or intensity considerably above average; very good or important.

Example

She gave a great performance at the concert.

她在音乐会上的表现非常出色。

B1 noun /ɪˈlɛkʃən/

election

选举

Meaning

The process of choosing someone for public office by voting.

Example

The election will be held next month.

选举将在下个月举行。

B1 noun /əˈsɪstəns/

Assistance

援助; 支持

Meaning

the action of helping someone with a job or task; support

Example

She offered her assistance with the project.

她在项目中提供了帮助。

C2 adjective /ˌtɛmɪˈrɛəriəs/

temerarious

鲁莽

Meaning

Reckless or rash; showing a lack of caution.

Example

It was a temerarious decision to cross the river during the storm.

在暴风雨中横渡河流是一个鲁莽的决定。

C1 noun /ˈsɛvərəns/

severance

离职补偿

Meaning

the act of ending something, especially a relationship or employment; compensation paid upon termination

Example

The company offered him severance pay after his job ended.

公司在他工作结束后提供了离职补偿。

B2 verb ˈeksɪkjuːt

execute

执行

Meaning

To carry out or put into effect a plan, order, or course of action.

Example

NASA plans to execute the mission in three phases.

NASA计划在三个阶段执行任务。

B2 adjective /ˌʌnˈnoʊ.tɪst/

Unnoticed

未被注意到; 被忽视

Meaning

not seen or observed; ignored

Example

His hard work went unnoticed by his manager.

他的辛勤工作没有被经理注意到。

C2 noun /ˌluːkjʊˈbreɪʃən/

lucubration

夜间学习

Meaning

study or meditation, especially at night

Example

His novel was the result of long lucubration.

他的小说是长时间夜间学习的结果。

B2 noun /trəˈdɪʃ.ən.əl ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi/

traditional economy

传统经济

Meaning

An economic system based on customs and traditions, often involving barter trade.

Example

Tribes still practice a traditional economy based on barter trade.

部落仍然实践着基于物物交换的传统经济。

B2 noun /prɒkˈsɪmɪti/

proximity

接近

Meaning

Nearness in space, time, or relationship.

Example

The proximity of the school to her house made it convenient.

学校离她家很近，这使得它很方便。

C1 noun ˌmɛtə ˈmɔːfəsɪs

metamorphosis

蜕变

Meaning

A change of the form or nature of a thing or person into a completely different one, by natural or supernatural means.

Example

The company's metamorphosis from a small startup to a global leader was remarkable.

这家公司的蜕变从一家小型初创公司成长为全球领导者，令人瞩目。

C1 noun /ɪnˈdʌstriəsnəs/

industriousness

勤奋

Meaning

The quality of being hardworking and diligent.

Example

His industriousness earned him a promotion at work.

他的勤奋为他在工作中赢得了晋升。

B2 noun /ˈwɪldərnəs/

Wilderness

荒野; 无人区; 沙漠

Meaning

an uncultivated, uninhabited, and inhospitable region; a wild or uncultivated state

Example

They got lost in the wilderness for three days.

他们在荒野中迷路了三天。

C1 noun /ˈhɔː.kər/

Hawker

小贩

Meaning

a person who travels about selling goods, typically from door to door or on the street

Example

The hawker sold fresh fruits from his cart.

小贩从他的推车里卖出了新鲜的水果。

B2 noun /dɪˈpen.dəns/

Dependence

依赖

Meaning

the state of relying on or needing someone or something for support; addiction

Example

His dependence on technology made it difficult for him to work without internet.

他对科技的依赖使得他在没有互联网的情况下很难工作。

C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈsjuːmɪŋ/

unassuming

谦虚

Meaning

Not pretentious or arrogant; modest.

Example

Despite his success, he remained unassuming and humble.

尽管他取得了成功，他仍然谦虚和谦逊。

C2 noun /ˈætəvɪzəm/

atavism

返祖现象

Meaning

The recurrence of traits or characteristics from a remote ancestor.

Example

The scientist noted atavism in the child’s physical features.

科学家在孩子的生理特征中观察到返祖现象。

C1 adjective /dɪˈrɒɡətɔːri/

derogatory

贬低的

Meaning

Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.

Example

The article contained derogatory comments about the politician.

文章包含了对政治家的贬低评论。

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。

C2 verb /ˈprætəl/

prattle

喋喋不休

Meaning

to talk at length in a foolish or inconsequential way

Example

The children would prattle on about their games.

孩子们会不停地谈论他们的游戏。

C1 verb /əˈliː.vi.eɪt/

alleviate

缓解或减轻

Meaning

To make suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe; to relieve or ease.

Example

Meditation can alleviate stress and improve focus.

冥想可以缓解压力并改善集中力。

A2 adjective /ˈsɛvrəl/

several

几个

Meaning

more than one but not many; a few

Example

Several people attended the meeting yesterday.

几个昨天参加了会议的人。

A2 verb /kɪd/

kid

开玩笑

Meaning

to joke or tease; to speak in a playful manner

Example

I'm just kidding with you.

我只是在开玩笑。

C2 noun/adjective /ˈdɪstæf/

distaff

与女性相关，母系

Meaning

Relating to women or the maternal side of a family; also a tool for spinning thread.

Example

She came from the distaff side of a noble family.

她来自一个贵族家庭的母系。

A2 adjective /ˈɔː.dɪ.nər.i/

Ordinary

普通的; 常见的; 不特别的

Meaning

normal; usual; not special

Example

It was just an ordinary day at the office.

那只不过是办公室里的普通一天。

B1 adjective, verb (past participle of wear) /wɔːrn/

worn

磨损的

Meaning

damaged, weakened, or deteriorated from use or age

Example

His shoes were old and worn.

他的鞋子很旧，磨损严重。

C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈtriːvəbl/

irretrievable

不可恢复

Meaning

impossible to recover or regain

Example

The documents were lost in an irretrievable way after the fire.

文件在火灾后以不可恢复的方式丢失。

C2 verb /ˈhʊdwɪŋk/

hoodwink

欺骗

Meaning

To deceive or trick someone.

Example

The scammer hoodwinked many people with false promises.

骗子用虚假的承诺欺骗了许多人。

C1 adjective /ˈkrɛdɪtəbl/

creditable

值得称赞

Meaning

Deserving praise or acknowledgment, though not necessarily outstanding.

Example

She made a creditable effort in completing the project on time.

她做出了值得称赞的努力，按时完成了项目。

C1 verb /ˈfɪdʒɪt/

fidget

坐立不安，焦虑不安

Meaning

to make small movements, especially because of nervousness or impatience

Example

The child began to fidget during the long lecture.

孩子在漫长的讲座中开始不停地动。

B2 verb /ˈprɒspər/

prosper

繁荣

Meaning

to succeed or flourish, especially in financial or business matters

Example

With hard work and determination, she managed to prosper in her career.

凭借努力工作和决心，她在事业中取得了成功。

B2 noun ˈsəʊ.ʃəl ˈdʒʌs.tɪs

social justice

社会正义

Meaning

Justice in terms of the distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privileges within a society.

Example

Social justice ensures equality of opportunity.

社会正义确保平等的机会。

A1 adjective /smɔːl/

Small

小的; 限制的; 狭窄的

Meaning

little in size; not large; limited in extent or amount

Example

She lives in a small apartment near the university.

她住在大学附近的一间小公寓里。

C2 verb /ˈkɒd.l̩/

coddle

过度溺爱

Meaning

to treat someone with excessive care or kindness, often in a way that is overprotective

Example

Parents should support their children without coddling them.

父母应该在不溺爱孩子的情况下支持他们。

C1 verb /riˈdʒɔɪn/

rejoin

重新加入

Meaning

to join again or return to a group, place, or activity

Example

After a short break, she decided to rejoin the team.

短暂休息后，她决定重新加入团队。

C2 noun /ˈɑːrɡoʊ/

argot

特定群体的行话

Meaning

the specialized vocabulary or jargon of a particular group, especially one with a common interest or occupation

Example

The thieves communicated in an argot that outsiders could not understand.

小偷们用一种外人无法理解的阿尔戈语言交流。

C1 noun /ˈmæl.ɪt/

Mallet

橡胶锤

Meaning

a hammer with a large head, typically made of wood

Example

The carpenter used a rubber mallet to avoid damaging the wood.

木匠使用橡胶锤来避免损坏木材。

B2 verb /dɪˈfaɪ/

defy

反抗

Meaning

to openly resist or refuse to obey someone or something; to challenge or dare someone to do something

Example

The protesters continued to defy the government's ban on public gatherings.

抗议者继续挑战政府对公共集会的禁令。

C2 noun /ɪmˈpruː.dəns/

Imprudence

轻率; 粗心; 不小心

Meaning

the quality of being imprudent; lack of care for consequences; recklessness

Example

His financial imprudence led to bankruptcy within just two years.

他的财务不谨慎导致了两年内破产。

C1 noun /ˈmɒnəˌθiːɪzəm/

monotheism

一神论

Meaning

The belief in the existence of only one God.

Example

Islam and Christianity are religions based on monotheism.

伊斯兰教和基督教是基于一神论的宗教。

C2 adjective /ˈpʌkɪʃ/

puckish

顽皮

Meaning

playfully mischievous

Example

The child gave a puckish grin before hiding the toy.

孩子在藏玩具之前露出了顽皮的笑容。

B1 adjective /peɪl/

Pale

苍白的; 暗淡的; 虚弱的

Meaning

having a light color; lacking brightness or vividness; weak or faint

Example

She looked pale after being sick for a week.

她生病了一周后，看起来苍白。

A1 verb /ʃoʊ/

show

展示

Meaning

to display or present something to others; to make visible

Example

Can you show me the way to the station?

你能告诉我去车站的路吗？

C1 verb /iːk/

eke

节省

Meaning

to make a small amount of something last longer by using it sparingly

Example

The family tried to eke out their savings during the tough months.

这个家庭在艰难的月份里尽量节省他们的积蓄。

B2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈvɔɪdəbəl/

Unavoidable

不可避免的; 无法回避的; 必然的

Meaning

cannot be avoided; certain to happen; inevitable

Example

The meeting is unavoidable, so we must attend.

这个会议是无法避免的，我们必须参加。

C1 noun /ˈklaɪəntɛl/

clientele

客户群

Meaning

The clients or customers of a professional person or business.

Example

The salon's clientele includes many high-profile individuals.

这个沙龙的客户群包括许多高端人士。

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 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。

B1 noun/adjective /ˈmæksɪməm/

maximum

最大

Meaning

the greatest or highest amount, value, or degree possible

Example

She scored the maximum marks in the exam.

她在考试中得到了最高分。

C2 noun /ˌpɜː.spɪˈkæs.ɪ.ti/

perspicacity

洞察力

Meaning

Sharp insight, keen understanding and discernment.

Example

Her perspicacity in business decisions led to success.

她在商业决策中的洞察力带来了成功。

C1 noun /ˌmɪsˈtrʌst/

Mistrust

不信任

Meaning

Lack of trust; suspicion or doubt about someone or something

Example

There was deep mistrust between the two political parties.

两个政治党派之间存在着深深的不信任。

B2 adjective /ræʃ/

rash

草率, 鲁莽

Meaning

Acting quickly without careful consideration; reckless.

Example

It was a rash decision to invest without research.

没有研究就投资是一个鲁莽的决定。

C1 noun /ˌdʒenəˈræləti/

generality

概括性

Meaning

A vague, non-specific statement or principle that applies broadly.

Example

The speech was full of generalities and lacked concrete details.

演讲充满了概括性，缺乏具体的细节。

C2 noun /ˈæntiruːm/

anteroom

前厅

Meaning

A small room leading to a main one, often used as a waiting area.

Example

The guests waited in the anteroom before being called inside.

客人在被叫进去之前在前厅等待。

B2 verb /ˈsteɪ.bə.laɪz/

stabilize

稳定

Meaning

to make something steady, secure, or unlikely to change suddenly

Example

The government took measures to stabilize the economy.

政府采取措施以稳定经济。

B1 noun ˈmɪlɪteri

military

军队

Meaning

The armed forces of a country.

Example

The military was called for assistance.

军队被召唤来提供帮助。

B1 noun ɪnˈtel.ɪ.dʒəns

intelligence

智能

Meaning

The ability to learn, understand, and think in a logical way about things

Example

Intelligence is key in AI development.

智能是AI发展的关键。

B1 adjective ɪnˈdʌs.tri.əl

industrial

工业的

Meaning

Relating to or characterized by industry.

Example

Industrial sectors boost exports.

工业部门促进出口。

A2 verb /əˈplaɪ/

apply

申请 / 应用

Meaning

to make a formal request for something; to put into practice

Example

He decided to apply for the scholarship.

他决定申请奖学金。

C1 adjective /ˈpɒlɪtɪk/

politic

精明, 审慎

Meaning

shrewd, prudent, or tactful in practical matters

Example

It was politic of him to remain silent during the argument.

在争论中保持沉默是他明智的选择。

C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzæspəˌreɪtɪd/

exasperated

非常恼火

Meaning

greatly annoyed or irritated

Example

She gave him an exasperated look after his repeated mistakes.

在他的重复错误后，她给了他一个非常恼火的眼神。

C2 noun /ˈhɛfər/

heifer

小母牛

Meaning

a young cow that has not borne a calf

Example

The farmer raised a heifer for dairy production.

农民为乳制品生产养了一头小母牛。

C2 noun /ˈplɛbɪsaɪt/

plebiscite

公民投票

Meaning

a direct vote by the electorate on an important public question

Example

The government held a plebiscite to decide on the new constitution.

政府举行了公民投票，决定新的宪法。

C2 adjective /ˈɡɔːdi/

gaudy

花哨

Meaning

excessively showy or flashy, often in a tasteless way

Example

She wore a gaudy necklace that clashed with her elegant dress.

她戴着一条花哨的项链，与她优雅的裙子格格不入。

B1 noun /sɛl/

cell

细胞 / 单元格

Meaning

a small basic unit of life; or a small enclosed space like a prison room

Example

The prisoner was locked in a small cell.

囚犯被锁在一个小牢房里。

C1 noun /ˈfiː.nɪks/

phoenix

凤凰鸟

Meaning

a mythical bird that is reborn from its ashes; symbol of immortality or renewal

Example

The legend says the phoenix rises from its ashes every 500 years.

传说凤凰每500年从自己的灰烬中复生。

A1 preposition, adverb /əˈbaʊt/

about

关于

Meaning

concerning; on the subject of; approximately

Example

We talked about the new project yesterday.

我们昨天谈论了新项目。

C1 adjective /ˈdaɪ.si/

dicey

冒险的

Meaning

Risky or unpredictable; potentially dangerous.

Example

Investing in that company looks pretty dicey right now.

现在投资这家公司看起来非常冒险。

B2 noun /ˈtɜːr.naʊt/

turnout

出席人数

Meaning

the number of people who attend or participate in an event or activity

Example

The turnout at the rally was impressive, with thousands showing up.

集会的出席人数令人印象深刻，成千上万的人到场。

B2 noun /ˈɡɑː.mənt/

garment

衣物

Meaning

An item of clothing.

Example

She bought a new garment for the party.

她为派对买了件新衣物。

C1 noun /dɪˈrɪʒən/

derision

嘲笑

Meaning

Contemptuous ridicule or mockery.

Example

His ideas were greeted with derision by the audience.

他的观点被观众嘲笑了。

C2 noun /ˈɒlɪv brɑːntʃ/

olive-branch

橄榄枝

Meaning

A symbol of peace or reconciliation; an offer to end conflict.

Example

He extended an olive-branch to his rival after years of hostility.

他在多年敌对之后向他的对手伸出了橄榄枝。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt ˈfrɛndli/

environment-friendly

环保

Meaning

Designed or produced in a way that causes minimal harm to the environment, often using sustainable materials and processes that reduce ecological impact.

Example

Environment-friendly products are designed to reduce ecological damage.

环保产品旨在减少生态损害。

C1 noun njuːˈtræl.ə.ti

neutrality

中立

Meaning

The state of not supporting or helping either side in a conflict, disagreement, etc.; impartiality.

Example

Neutrality fosters trust in decision-making.

中立有助于决策中的信任。

B2 noun /reɪk/

Rake

耙子

Meaning

a garden tool with a long handle and prongs for gathering leaves; to gather with a rake

Example

He used a rake to gather the fallen autumn leaves.

他用耙子收集掉落的秋天叶子。

B2 adjective ˌɪn.təˈræk.tɪv

interactive

互动的

Meaning

Allowing a two-way flow of information between it and a user, responding to the user's input.

Example

Interactive learning keeps students engaged in lessons.

互动学习保持学生在课堂中的参与感。

C1 noun /ˈɒktəɡən/

octagon

八边形

Meaning

A polygon with eight sides and eight angles.

Example

The stop sign is shaped like an octagon.

停车标志呈八边形。

C1 noun /ˈkɑːrkəs/

carcass

动物尸体

Meaning

the dead body of an animal, especially after being slaughtered

Example

Vultures fed on the carcass left in the field.

秃鹰在田野中啄食尸体。

C1 verb /aʊst/

oust

驱逐

Meaning

To remove someone from a position or place of power or authority.

Example

The rebels ousted the dictator from power.

叛乱者将独裁者赶下台。

A1 verb /stænd/

stand

站立

Meaning

to be in an upright position; to tolerate or endure

Example

Please stand up when the teacher enters.

当老师进来时请站起来。

B1 adjective /ˈmiː.nɪŋ.fəl/

Meaningful

有意义的; 有目的的;

Meaning

having significance; purposeful; important

Example

She found meaningful work helping others.

她通过帮助他人找到了有意义的工作。

C1 adjective /ˈblʌdləs/

bloodless

无血

Meaning

without bloodshed; lacking violence or vitality

Example

The revolution was surprisingly bloodless.

这场革命出奇地没有流血。

B1 verb /kəˈmænd/

command

命令

Meaning

to give an order authoritatively; to control or direct

Example

The general commanded the soldiers to move forward.

将军命令士兵们前进。

B2 adverb /pəˈtɛnʃəli/

potentially

潜在地

Meaning

with the possibility of becoming something in the future

Example

This project is potentially a huge success.

这个项目潜在地可能是一个巨大的成功。

B1 adjective /ɪˈlɛktrɪkəl/

electrical

电的

Meaning

related to electricity or the use of electrical power

Example

The electrical system in the house needs repair.

房子的电力系统需要修理。

C2 adjective /ɪˈrædɪkəbəl/

irradicable

不可根除的

Meaning

not able to be eradicated; impossible to destroy or remove completely

Example

The love of a mother for her child is irradicable.

母亲对孩子的爱是不可根除的。

B1 adverb /ɪˈfɛktɪvli/

effectively

有效地

Meaning

in a way that produces the desired result; efficiently and successfully

Example

The team worked together effectively to finish the project on time.

团队有效地合作，按时完成了项目。

B2 noun /eɪk/

Ache

疼痛

Meaning

a continuous or prolonged dull pain in a part of one's body

Example

He had a terrible headache after working late.

他在工作到很晚后感到剧烈的头痛。

B1 noun /ɪmˈprɛʃən/

impression

印象, 概念

Meaning

an idea, feeling, or opinion about something or someone

Example

The book gave me a good first impression.

这本书给我留下了很好的第一印象。

B1 adverb /ˌhæfˈweɪ/

halfway

半路上

Meaning

at or to a point equal in distance between two points

Example

We met halfway between the two towns.

我们在两个城市之间的半路上相遇。

A2 adverb /ˈsʌm.taɪm/

sometime

某个时候

Meaning

at a time that is not known or stated; occasionally

Example

Let's meet for coffee sometime next week.

我们下周某个时候见面喝咖啡吧。

C2 adverb /ˌpɛlˈmɛl/

pell-mell

杂乱无章

Meaning

In a confused, rushed, or disorderly manner.

Example

The children ran pell-mell through the playground.

孩子们在游乐场里杂乱无章地奔跑。

B1 noun /ˈsɜːrkəmstæns/

circumstance

情况

Meaning

a fact or condition connected with an event or action

Example

She handled the difficult circumstances bravely.

她勇敢地应对了困难的情况。

C2 noun /dɪˈstɛnʃən/

distention

膨胀

Meaning

The state of being swollen due to internal pressure.

Example

The patient complained of abdominal pain and distention.

病人抱怨腹部疼痛和膨胀。

C1 noun /ˌprɒpəˈɡeɪʃən/

propagation

传播, 宣传

Meaning

The action of spreading and promoting an idea, theory, etc.

Example

The propagation of ideas through social media is rapid.

通过社交媒体传播思想的速度非常快。

B1 adjective /ˈklæsɪkəl/

classical

经典或传统

Meaning

relating to ancient Greek or Roman culture, or representing traditional excellence in art, music, or literature

Example

She loves listening to classical music while studying.

她喜欢在学习时听古典音乐。

B1 noun /məˈdʒɪʃən/

magician

魔术师

Meaning

A person who performs tricks and illusions for entertainment or one believed to have magical powers.

Example

The magician pulled a rabbit out of his hat.

魔术师从他的帽子里拿出了兔子。

B2 verb /kənˈsiːv/

conceive

构思, 怀孕

Meaning

to form or imagine an idea in the mind; to become pregnant

Example

It is hard to conceive how such an idea could succeed.

很难想象这样的想法如何能够成功。

C1 noun ˌtoʊ.kə.nɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

tokenization

将文本分解为较小的单位，如单词、短语或符号进行分析的过程。

Meaning

The process of breaking text into smaller units like words, phrases, or symbols for analysis.

Example

NLP uses tokenization to break text into smaller units.

NLP使用分词法将文本分解为更小的单位。

B1 noun, verb /dɪˈzaɪər/

desire

欲望

Meaning

a strong feeling of wanting something or wishing for something to happen

Example

He has a strong desire to travel the world.

他有强烈的欲望去环游世界。

B2 adjective /ˈθɜːrməl/

thermal

热的

Meaning

Related to heat or temperature.

Example

She wore a thermal jacket to stay warm in winter.

她穿着一件热的夹克，在冬天保持温暖。

C1 adjective ˈflʌd proʊn

flood-prone

易受洪水影响

Meaning

Susceptible to flooding; likely to experience floods frequently.

Example

Bangladesh is a flood-prone deltaic nation.

孟加拉国是一个容易发生洪水的三角洲国家。

B1 noun /weɪv/

Wave

波浪; 浪潮

Meaning

a moving ridge on the surface of water; a gesture of greeting or farewell

Example

The surfer rode the big wave all the way to the shore.

冲浪者骑上了大浪，一直冲到海滩。

C1 adjective /ˈbʊkɪʃ/

Bookish

爱读书的; 学术的

Meaning

studious; scholarly; devoted to reading and studying

Example

She was known for her bookish nature and love of literature.

她以书本亲和的天性和对文学的热爱而闻名。

B2 noun /ˈflɒrɪst/

florist

花店老板

Meaning

A person who sells and arranges flowers.

Example

We bought a bouquet from the local florist.

我们在当地的花店买了一个花束。

C2 verb /ˈpɛrəɡrɪˌneɪt/

peregrinate

幸福

Meaning

To travel or wander from place to place.

Example

He loved to peregrinate across the countryside during summer.

当她收到奖项时，她无法隐藏她的幸福。

C1 noun /ˈɡrɪd.əl/

Griddle

铁板

Meaning

a flat heating surface for cooking food, typically made of metal

Example

She cooked pancakes on the hot griddle.

她在热的铁板上煎饼。

C1 noun /sʌˈmeɪʃən/

summation

总和, 摘要

Meaning

The process of adding things together; a summary of points.

Example

The lawyer gave a powerful summation of the case.

律师对案件进行了有力的总结。

C1 adjective /ˈtrɛtʃərəs/

treacherous

背叛的

Meaning

Dangerously unstable or deceptive; likely to betray trust.

Example

The treacherous road made driving difficult.

危险的道路使驾驶变得困难。

A1 noun /maʊs/

Mouse

老鼠

Meaning

a small rodent with a long tail and typically gray or brown fur

Example

The little mouse hid behind the cabinet.

小老鼠躲在柜子后面。

C2 verb /əˈvɜːr/

aver

坚称

Meaning

to state or assert something confidently and strongly

Example

She averred that she was innocent.

她坚称她是无辜的。

C1 noun /ˈbeɪ.zəl siːdz/

Basil Seeds

罗勒种子

Meaning

small black seeds from the basil plant, often used in drinks and desserts

Example

I added basil seeds to my lemonade for a refreshing drink.

我在柠檬水中加入了罗勒种子，制作了一种清爽的饮品。

B2 noun /prɪˈskrɪpʃən/

prescription

处方

Meaning

A written order from a doctor for the preparation and administration of a medicine; also, a recommendation or authoritative rule.

Example

The doctor gave her a prescription for antibiotics.

医生给她开了抗生素的处方。

B1 noun /træp/

Trap

陷阱

Meaning

a device or enclosure designed to catch and retain animals, or a situation from which it is difficult to escape

Example

The mouse was caught in the trap overnight.

老鼠在夜间被困在陷阱里。

忧郁

Meaning

sullen, gloomy, or ill-tempered

Example

He became morose after losing his job.

他在失业后变得沉闷。