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B2 noun /ɡrɪp/

Grip

牢牢把握；握住；把手或抓手
Meaning
a firm hold or grasp; the power of holding something firmly; a handle or handhold
Example
The rock climber lost his grip and fell several feet before the safety rope caught him.
攀岩者失去握住，掉了好几英尺，直到安全绳把他抓住。
B2 verb /ɪnˈsʌlt/

insult

侮辱
Meaning
to speak or act in a way that hurts someone's feelings or shows disrespect
Example
He felt insulted by her rude comments.
他因她的粗鲁评论而感到被侮辱。
C1 noun ˌnɒn.kəʊˌɒp.ərˈeɪ.ʃən

non-cooperation

不合作
Meaning
The practice of refusing to cooperate, especially as a form of protest.
Example
The non-cooperation movement gained momentum.
不合作运动获得了动力。
C1 verb /ˈhɪpnətaɪz/

hypnotize

催眠
Meaning
to put someone into a state of hypnosis; to influence someone's mind deeply
Example
The magician tried to hypnotize the audience.
魔术师试图催眠观众。
B2 noun /ˈkaʊntərˌpɑːrt/

counterpart

对口人
Meaning
a person or thing that corresponds to or has the same function as another
Example
The CEO met with his counterpart in the partner company.
首席执行官与合作公司中的对口人会面。
C1 adjective /səˈdʒɛstɪv/

suggestive

暗示的
Meaning
tending to suggest ideas or images; sometimes implies something sexual or provocative
Example
The painting was highly suggestive and sparked much debate.
这幅画非常暗示，并引发了许多争论。
C1 noun /kənˈfɔːrməns/

conformance

一致性
Meaning
The act of conforming to a rule, standard, or law.
Example
The product was tested for conformance with safety standards.
该产品已按照安全标准进行了符合性测试。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdefɪnət/

Indefinite

不确定的
Meaning
not clearly defined; uncertain; vague; unlimited in time
Example
The meeting has been postponed for an indefinite period.
会议被推迟到一个不确定的时期。
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 noun ˈikoʊ ˈfrɛndli tɛkˈnɑləʤiz

eco-friendly technologies

环保技术
Meaning
Technologies that are designed to minimize environmental impact and promote sustainability.
Example
Eco-friendly technologies can mitigate pollution.
环保技术可以减轻污染。
C1 noun /kwɪnˈtɛsəns/

quintessence

精髓
Meaning
The purest or most perfect example of something.
Example
She is the quintessence of elegance.
她是优雅的精髓。
C1 noun /ˈfjuː.tʃə.rɪst/

futurist

未来主义者
Meaning
A person who studies or predicts the future, especially trends in science, technology, or society.
Example
The futurist predicted major changes in transportation within the next decade.
未来主义者预测了下一个十年交通运输的重大变化。
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。
B2 noun ˈdʒes.tʃərz

gestures

手势
Meaning
Body movements, especially of hands, face, or body when speaking.
Example
Effective gestures add emphasis to a speech.
有效的手势为演讲增添了强调。
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。
C1 noun /ˈmælədi/

Malady

病; 疾病; 麻烦
Meaning
A disease or ailment; a serious problem
Example
The doctor diagnosed a rare malady that affected her nervous system.
医生诊断出一种罕见的疾病，影响了她的神经系统。
C2 adjective /ləˈkɒnɪk/

laconic

简洁的
Meaning
using very few words; concise to the point of seeming rude or mysterious
Example
His laconic reply ended the conversation quickly.
他简洁的回答迅速结束了谈话。
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 noun /haɪˈpɒtənjuːs/

hypotenuse

斜边
Meaning
the longest side of a right-angled triangle, opposite the right angle.
Example
In a right triangle, the hypotenuse is always longer than the other two sides.
在直角三角形中，斜边总是比另外两边长。
C2 adjective /ˈbʌksəm/

buxom

丰满且迷人的女性
Meaning
Plump, with a full figure and often large-breasted, especially used to describe women.
Example
The actress was described as a cheerful and buxom woman.
这位女演员被描述为一个快乐且丰满的女性。
B2 adjective + noun kriˈeɪtɪv ɪɡˈzɪbɪts

creative exhibits

创意展览
Meaning
Artistic displays or presentations that show originality and imagination.
Example
The creative exhibits highlighted recycling possibilities.
创意展览突出了回收的可能性。
C1 adjective /ˈprɒdɪɡəl/

prodigal

挥霍无度
Meaning
spending money or resources freely and recklessly; wastefully extravagant
Example
The prodigal son returned home after wasting his inheritance.
浪子回头，回到家中，在浪费了遗产之后。
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。
B2 noun /ˈstɑːrt.ʌp/

startup

初创企业
Meaning
A newly established business, especially a small technology or business company that is just beginning operations.
Example
The startup secured funding from investors.
这家初创公司获得了投资者的资金。
A1 noun /lɛɡ/

leg

腿
Meaning
one of the limbs on which a person or animal walks and stands
Example
He injured his leg while playing football.
他在踢足球时伤到了腿。
B1 noun /ˌkwɒl.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Qualification

资格; 能力
Meaning
official record showing that someone has finished a training course or has necessary skills; condition or requirement
Example
She has the right qualifications for this engineering job.
她拥有这个工程工作的必要资格。
B2 noun /ˌrek.riˈeɪ.ʃən/

Recreation

娱乐活动; 使某物再次存在的过程
Meaning
an activity that is done for enjoyment; the process of making something exist again
Example
The park provides recreation facilities for children and adults.
公园为儿童和成人提供娱乐设施。
C2 noun /hɒtʃ pɒtʃ/

Hotch potch

杂烩
Meaning
A mixed dish; a hodgepodge of ingredients cooked together
Example
She made a delicious hotch potch with rice, lentils, and vegetables.
她做了一道美味的霍奇波奇，里面有米饭、扁豆和蔬菜。
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。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈvɪnsəbl/

invincible

不可战胜
Meaning
too powerful to be defeated or overcome
Example
The team seemed invincible after winning ten matches in a row.
这支队伍在连续赢得十场比赛后，看起来不可战胜。
C1 noun /kənˈvʌl.ʃən/

convulsion

抽搐
Meaning
a sudden, violent, involuntary contraction of muscles; a seizure
Example
The medicine helped prevent convulsions in children.
药物帮助预防儿童的抽搐。
B2 verb /ɪnˈhæns/

enhance

提升
Meaning
to improve the quality, value, or extent of something
Example
The new features will enhance the user experience.
新的功能将提升用户体验。
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 adjective /prəˈsiːdʒərəl/

procedural

程序性的
Meaning
Relating to an established or official way of doing something; concerned with procedure.
Example
The committee followed the procedural rules strictly.
委员会严格遵循程序规则。
C2 adjective /ˈæʒər/

azure

蔚蓝
Meaning
A bright blue color like that of a clear sky.
Example
The clear sky was painted in a deep shade of azure.
清澈的天空被涂成了深深的蔚蓝色。
A2 noun /ˈkʌm.pə.ni/

company

公司
Meaning
a business organization; the presence of other people
Example
She started her own company to sell handmade products.
她开设了自己的公司来销售手工制作的产品。
B1 noun ˈɔːdioʊ ˈlɛsənz

audio lessons

音频课程
Meaning
Educational content delivered through sound recordings, typically used for language learning and skill development.
Example
Audio lessons are useful for listening skills.
音频课程对于听力技能非常有用。
B2 noun /ˌsoʊsiˈɑːlədʒi/

sociology

社会学
Meaning
the study of society, human relationships, and social institutions
Example
She is studying sociology at university.
她在大学学习社会学。
C1 noun /ˈɒntʊrɑːʒ/

entourage

随行人员
Meaning
A group of people attending or surrounding an important person.
Example
The celebrity arrived with her entourage of assistants and bodyguards.
名人带着她的随行人员和保镖到达了。
C1 adjective ˌsəʊsɪəʊpəˈlɪtɪkəl

sociopolitical

社会政治
Meaning
Combining social and political factors.
Example
Sociopolitical factors often influence public policy decisions.
社会政治因素经常影响公共政策决策。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈbæləns/

Unbalanced

不平衡的; 不稳定的
Meaning
not balanced; lacking stability or equilibrium; mentally unstable
Example
The unbalanced table kept wobbling.
不平衡的桌子摇晃着。
C1 verb /rɪˈpiːl/

repeal

Meaning
To officially cancel or revoke a law or decision.
Example
The government decided to repeal the outdated law.
A2 noun wʊd

wood

木材
Meaning
The hard fibrous material that forms the main substance of the trunk or branches of a tree or shrub.
Example
Wood is being tested for its resilience in space.
木材正在测试其在太空中的韧性。
A2 noun /wʊlf/

Wolf

狼
Meaning
a wild carnivorous mammal which is the largest member of the dog family
Example
The wolf howled at the full moon.
狼对着满月嚎叫。
B2 adjective /ˈstɑː.ri/

Starry

星光灿烂的; 闪亮的;
Meaning
full of stars; shining like stars; relating to stars
Example
We enjoyed the starry night sky while camping in the mountains.
我们在山区露营时，享受着星光灿烂的夜空。
B2 verb /ˌriː.kənˈsɪd.ər/

reconsider

重新考虑
Meaning
to think about something again, especially to change a decision or opinion
Example
She decided to reconsider her decision about moving abroad.
她决定重新考虑她关于移居国外的决定。
A1 adjective /tʃiːp/

Cheap

便宜; 低价
Meaning
low in price; costing little money
Example
This restaurant serves cheap but delicious food.
这家餐厅提供便宜但美味的食物。
B2 noun /ˈpɔːt.fəʊ.li.əʊ/

portfolio

工作集、样本或工作清单
Meaning
A collection of work or samples demonstrating skills and expertise.
Example
His portfolio showcased his diverse range of skills.
他的投资组合展示了他广泛的技能。
B2 verb /əˈteɪn/

attain

达到
Meaning
to achieve or reach something
Example
She worked hard to attain her goals.
她努力工作以达到她的目标。
B2 noun /ˈreɪ.zən/

Raisin

葡萄干
Meaning
dried grape
Example
She added raisins to the oatmeal cookies for extra sweetness.
她在燕麦饼干里加了葡萄干以增加甜味。
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 /ˈvɜːr.ʒən/

Version

版本; 形式; 叙述
Meaning
a particular form or variation of something; an account of an event
Example
This is the latest version of the software.
这是软件的最新版本。
B2 verb /spɪn/

spin

旋转
Meaning
To turn around quickly or cause something to rotate
Example
The dancer began to spin gracefully on the stage.
舞者开始在舞台上优雅地旋转。
C1 adjective ˈkʌm.bə.səm

cumbersome

笨重的, 难以搬运的
Meaning
Heavy, unwieldy, difficult to handle or carry.
Example
The cumbersome luggage slowed him down.
笨重的行李让他变慢了。
B1 verb ɪnˈkriːsɪŋ

increasing

增加
Meaning
Becoming or making greater in size, amount, intensity, or degree; growing.
Example
Increasing awareness about education is necessary.
提高对教育的意识是必要的。
C2 verb ɪmˈbaɪb

imbibe

吸收, 同化, 喝
Meaning
Absorb or assimilate ideas or knowledge. To drink or take in.
Example
He tried to imbibe the wisdom from his mentor.
他试图从他的导师那里吸收智慧。
C1 adjective /dɪˈlæpɪˌdeɪtɪd/

dilapidated

破旧的
Meaning
Fallen into disrepair or ruin due to neglect or age.
Example
The family lived in a dilapidated house at the edge of town.
这个家庭住在城市边缘的一座破旧的房子里。
C1 noun ˈiː.θɒs

ethos

文化、时代或社区的特征精神
Meaning
The characteristic spirit of a culture, era, or community as manifested in its beliefs and aspirations.
Example
The company's ethos is built on innovation and integrity.
公司的文化精神建立在创新和诚信之上。
C1 noun /ɪnˈkɒmpɪtəns/

incompetence

不称职
Meaning
Lack of ability, skill, or effectiveness in doing something.
Example
The project failed due to the manager’s incompetence.
由于经理的不称职，项目失败了。
C2 noun /daɪn/

dyne

力的单位（厘米-克-秒制）
Meaning
A unit of force in the centimeter-gram-second (cgs) system equal to 10⁻⁵ newtons.
Example
The physicist measured the force in dynes.
物理学家用代因测量力。
C1 adjective /ˈteɪn.tɪd/

Tainted

污染的; 玷污的
Meaning
contaminated or affected by something bad or undesirable
Example
The water supply was tainted with harmful chemicals.
水供应被有害的化学物质污染了。
A1 noun, verb /ɡruːp/

group

小组
Meaning
A number of people or things considered together; to arrange things or people into categories.
Example
The students formed a study group.
学生们组成了一个学习小组。
B1 noun /rɪˈleɪ.ʃən/

Relation

关系; 亲戚
Meaning
the way in which two or more people or things are connected; a family member
Example
They have a strong business relation that has lasted for years.
他们有一个强大的商业关系，已经持续了多年。
C2 adjective /ˈɒkjʊlər/

ocular

眼科的
Meaning
Relating to the eye or vision.
Example
The patient was referred to a specialist for ocular treatment.
患者被转诊到眼科专家进行治疗。
C2 adjective /suːˈpɜːrnəl/

supernal

天上的
Meaning
Relating to the heavens; celestial or divine.
Example
The painting captured a supernal beauty that felt otherworldly.
这幅画捕捉到了一个天上的美丽，感觉像是另一个世界的。
C2 adjective /vəˈreɪʃəs/

veracious

真实的
Meaning
Truthful, honest; habitually speaking the truth.
Example
She gave a veracious account of what happened that day.
她给出了那天发生的事情的真实描述。
B2 verb /rɪˈteɪn/

retain

保持
Meaning
to keep possession of something
Example
The company decided to retain its experienced employees.
公司决定保留其经验丰富的员工。
A2 noun /hɛlθ/

health

健康
Meaning
The state of being free from illness or injury.
Example
Exercise is important for good health.
锻炼对保持良好的健康很重要。
C1 adjective /ˈten.tə.tɪv/

Tentative

初步的; 不确定的
Meaning
not certain or fixed; provisional; hesitant or unsure
Example
We made tentative plans to meet next week.
我们做了初步的计划，下周见面。
B2 noun /ˈsɛtlər/

settler

定居者
Meaning
a person who settles in a new area or land
Example
The settlers arrived in the new town and started building homes.
定居者们抵达新城市并开始建造房屋。
C1 verb /pərˈteɪn/

pertain

涉及
Meaning
to relate or have reference to something
Example
The rules pertain to all students in the school.
这些规则适用于学校的所有学生。
B2 adjective /ˈnoʊtəbl/

notable

显著
Meaning
worthy of attention or notice; remarkable
Example
She made a notable contribution to the project.
她对这个项目做出了显著的贡献。
C1 adjective /ˈflæɡɪŋ/

flagging

变得疲惫、虚弱或失去热情
Meaning
becoming tired, weaker, or less enthusiastic
Example
After hours of work, his energy was flagging.
经过数小时的工作，他的精力正在减退。
B1 verb /əˈsuːm/

assume

假设
Meaning
to think that something is true without proof
Example
I assume he will be late to the meeting.
我假设他会迟到会议。
B2 noun /ˈklʌstər/

cluster

串
Meaning
a group of similar things or people positioned close together
Example
The grapes grew in a tight cluster.
葡萄在一个紧密的串中生长。
C1 verb /ˌmɪsˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/

misrepresent

Meaning
to give a false or misleading account of something
Example
The lawyer accused the witness of trying to misrepresent the facts.
C1 adjective /ˈpaɪ.əs/

Pious

虔诚的
Meaning
devoutly religious; showing reverence for God
Example
The pious monk spent hours in prayer every day.
这位虔诚的僧侣每天花费数小时祈祷。
B1 noun /piːtʃ/

Peach

桃子
Meaning
a soft round fruit with fuzzy skin, sweet flesh, and a large pit in the center
Example
The peach was perfectly ripe and juicy when I bit into it.
桃子成熟且多汁，当我咬下去时，口感极佳。
C1 noun /ˌsəʊʃəˈbɪləti/

sociability

社交性
Meaning
The quality or state of being sociable; friendliness.
Example
Her sociability made her popular in the office.
她的社交性使她在办公室中非常受欢迎。
B1 preposition /θruːˈaʊt/

throughout

贯穿
Meaning
in every part of a place or during the whole time of an event
Example
She worked throughout the night.
她整夜工作。
C1 verb /prɒd/

prod

推
Meaning
to poke or push someone or something with a finger, foot, or pointed object
Example
She prodded him in the arm to get his attention.
她用手肘轻轻推了推他，引起了他的注意。
B2 noun /ˈbeɪ.zəl/

Basil

罗勒
Meaning
an aromatic herb with green leaves used in cooking, especially Italian cuisine
Example
The pasta sauce was flavored with fresh basil.
意大利面酱料中加入了新鲜的罗勒。
B1 noun /ˈtʃæn.əl/

Channel

频道; 渠道; 途径;
Meaning
a television or radio station; a passage for water or other liquids; a means of communication
Example
The news channel provided live coverage of the important event.
新闻频道提供了该重要事件的现场直播报道。
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.
C2 noun /bɒmˈbeɪ dʌk/

Bombay duck

邦贝鱼
Meaning
a type of lizardfish found in coastal waters, commonly eaten dried and salted in South Asia
Example
Bombay duck is a popular delicacy when dried and fried.
邦贝鱼干燥并油炸后是一种受欢迎的美食。
B2 verb /hɔːnt/

haunt

困扰
Meaning
to trouble persistently; to visit as a ghost
Example
The old memories still haunt me.
旧的记忆仍然困扰着我。
C1 noun /ɪmˈpɛdɪmənt/

impediments

障碍
Meaning
A hindrance or obstruction in doing something; things that prevent progress or achievement.
Example
Economic impediments often hinder social development.
经济障碍常常阻碍社会发展。
B1 noun /ˈkɒntɛkst/

context

上下文
Meaning
the circumstances or background relevant to an event, statement, or idea
Example
To understand the quote, you need to know the context in which it was said.
要理解这句话，你需要知道它说的上下文。
C1 verb /pərˈspaɪər/

perspire

流汗
Meaning
To give out sweat through the pores of the skin as a result of heat, physical exertion, or stress.
Example
He began to perspire after running for 10 minutes.
他跑了10分钟后开始流汗。
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 /ˈblændɪʃmənt/

blandishment

恭维
Meaning
flattering or pleasing statement or action used to persuade someone gently
Example
She used every blandishment to win his support.
她用了所有的恭维来赢得他的支持。
C2 adjective /ˈspɔːrtɪv/

sportive

运动的
Meaning
Playful, lively, or full of fun.
Example
The children were in a sportive mood during the picnic.
孩子们在野餐时都很运动。
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。
B2 adjective /ˈfeɪtl/

fatal

致命的
Meaning
causing death; leading to disaster
Example
The accident proved fatal for the driver.
事故对司机来说是致命的。
B1 verb /haɪər/

hire

雇用
Meaning
to employ someone for wages; to rent or engage services
Example
The company will hire new employees next month.
公司将在下个月雇用新员工。
B2 noun

Kitchen garden

厨房花园; 厨房旁边的花园
C2 adjective /pəˈlædʒ.ɪk/

pelagic

与开放海洋相关
Meaning
Relating to the open sea or ocean water column, away from the shore.
Example
Pelagic fish like tuna are found far from the coast.
像金枪鱼这样的深海鱼类通常在离海岸很远的地方发现。
B2 adjective /ˈmæn.dəˌtɔːr.i/

mandatory

强制性的
Meaning
required by law or rules; compulsory
Example
Wearing seat belts is mandatory in most countries.
在大多数国家，佩戴安全带是强制性的。
B2 adjective /slaɪ/

sly

狡猾 / 机智
Meaning
Clever in a deceitful or cunning way.
Example
She gave him a sly smile.
她给了他一个狡猾的微笑。
B2 noun/verb /ˌoʊvərˈlæp/

overlap

Meaning
To extend over and cover partly; an area where things coincide.
Example
The two meetings overlap by an hour.
C2 noun /əˈdʌltərənt/

adulterant

掺假物质
Meaning
a substance added to something else, often food or drink, to reduce its quality or strength
Example
The laboratory found an adulterant in the milk samples.
实验室在牛奶样本中发现了掺假物质。
C1 verb /hiːd/

heed

注意
Meaning
to pay attention to; to take notice of
Example
You should heed the teacher's advice.
你应该听从老师的建议。
B2 noun /ˈmæstərpiːs/

Masterpiece

杰作
Meaning
A work of outstanding artistry, skill, or workmanship
Example
The Mona Lisa is considered one of the greatest masterpieces of all time.
蒙娜丽莎被认为是所有时代最伟大的杰作之一。
B2 noun ˈsɜːrkjələr ɪˈkɒnəmi

circular economy

循环经济
Meaning
An economic system aimed at eliminating waste and the continual use of resources through reuse, sharing, repair, refurbishment, remanufacturing and recycling.
Example
Adopting a circular economy can reduce waste.
采用循环经济可以减少废物。
B1 noun /sɒk/

sock

Meaning
a piece of clothing worn on the foot and lower part of the leg.
Example
He put on a pair of clean socks before leaving the house.
B2 adjective /ˈlɪb.ər.əl/

Liberal

自由的; 宽容的; 慷慨的; 思维进步的
Meaning
open-minded; tolerant; generous; progressive in thinking
Example
She has a liberal attitude towards different cultures and beliefs.
她对不同文化和信仰持有自由的态度。
C1 verb, noun /spraʊt/

sprout

发芽
Meaning
to begin to grow; to produce new leaves or shoots
Example
The seeds began to sprout after a few days of rain.
种子在几天的雨后开始发芽。
B2 noun /dɪsˈtrɛs/

distress

痛苦
Meaning
extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain
Example
He felt a deep sense of distress when he heard the bad news.
当他听到坏消息时，他感到深深的痛苦。
C1 verb /ˌriːəˈdʒʌst/

readjust

重新调整
Meaning
To change or move something again in order to achieve a better fit, condition, or balance.
Example
He readjusted the chair to make it more comfortable.
他重新调整了椅子，使其更加舒适。
C1 noun /ˈhɒməˌfoʊn/

homophone

同音异义词
Meaning
A word that is pronounced the same as another word but differs in meaning, and often spelling.
Example
The words 'pair' and 'pear' are homophones.
单词 'pair' 和 'pear' 是同音异义词。
C2 adjective /əˈluːsɪv/

allusive

含蓄的
Meaning
Making indirect references or hints; suggestive without being explicit.
Example
The novel is full of allusive passages that point to classical literature.
这本小说充满了含蓄的段落，指向经典文学。
C1 verb /ɪmˈpɒvərɪʃ/

impoverish

使贫穷
Meaning
To make someone poor or reduce the quality or richness of something.
Example
The long war impoverished the entire nation.
漫长的战争使整个国家贫困。
A2 noun /ˈʌv.ən/

Oven

烤箱
Meaning
an enclosed compartment used for heating, baking, or drying food
Example
She baked cookies in the oven for thirty minutes.
她在烤箱里烤了三十分钟的饼干。
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。
B2 noun /ˈlaɪf.taɪm/

lifetime

一生
Meaning
The duration of a person's life or the existence of something.
Example
She achieved more in her lifetime than most people dream of.
她在一生中取得的成就，超出了大多数人的梦想。
C2 adjective /ɪmˈprɛɡnəbl̩/

impregnable

固若金汤
Meaning
Unable to be captured, broken into, or defeated.
Example
The fortress was considered impregnable by the enemy.
敌人认为这个堡垒固若金汤。
C2 adjective /ˈbɒni/

Bonny

美丽的; 漂亮的; 快乐的
Meaning
cheerful; pretty; attractive
Example
The bonny child played happily in the garden.
这个漂亮的孩子在花园里快乐地玩耍。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrmən/

foreman

负责一组工人的人，特别是在工厂或建筑工地上
Meaning
a person in charge of a group of workers, especially in a factory or construction site
Example
The foreman supervised the workers on the construction site.
工头在建筑工地上监督工人。
C2 noun /pɪks/

pyx

用于存放圣体的小容器
Meaning
a small container, often used in Christian liturgy to carry the consecrated host
Example
The priest placed the consecrated host into the pyx before visiting the sick.
神父在探访病人之前将圣体放入皮克斯。
B1 noun /ˈdʒen.dər/

Gender

性别
Meaning
either of the two sexes (male and female); the range of characteristics pertaining to masculinity and femininity
Example
The company promotes gender equality by ensuring equal opportunities for all employees.
公司通过确保所有员工享有平等的机会来促进性别平等。
C2 noun /nɑnˈen.tə.ti/

Nonentity

无足轻重的人; 不存在的事物
Meaning
a person of no importance or influence; something that does not exist
Example
He felt like a nonentity in the large corporation.
他在大公司里感觉自己像个无足轻重的人。