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B2 noun /ɡroʊθ ˈmaɪnd.sɛt/

growth mindset

成长心态
Meaning
A mindset that believes in learning, developing, and improving skills.
Example
A growth mindset helps individuals embrace challenges.
成长心态帮助个人迎接挑战。
B1 noun /ˈɛpɪsoʊd/

episode

剧集
Meaning
An event or part of a story, or one installment in a series.
Example
The last episode of the drama was watched by millions.
这部戏剧的最后一集被数百万人观看。
C2 noun /ˈhɑːstəlri/

hostelry

旅馆
Meaning
An inn or lodging place, especially one for travelers.
Example
They stayed at a small hostelry near the mountains.
他们住在山附近的一个小旅馆里。
C2 noun /ˈæn.ə.lɪst/

annalist

编年史家
Meaning
A person who writes annals or records events year by year.
Example
The annalist carefully documented the events of the king's reign.
编年史家仔细记录了国王统治时期的事件。
C1 noun /ˌtɛrəˈdæktɪl/

pterodactyl

已灭绝的飞行爬行动物
Meaning
An extinct flying reptile of the Jurassic period, with a long slender head and wings formed by a membrane stretching along the body.
Example
The museum displayed a fossil of a giant pterodactyl.
博物馆展示了一只巨大的翼龙化石。
C2 adjective /ˈlɛtʃ.ər.əs/

lecherous

好色
Meaning
having or showing excessive or offensive sexual desire
Example
The character was portrayed as a lecherous old man.
这个角色被描绘成一个好色的老男人。
B2 noun noʊˈbel praɪz

Nobel Prize

诺贝尔奖
Meaning
Any of six international prizes awarded annually for outstanding work in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature, economics, and the promotion of peace.
Example
Nobel Prize recognition evaded Bose's contributions.
诺贝尔奖的认可未能体现博斯的贡献。
A2 verb /ˈmɪsɪŋ/

missing

失踪
Meaning
Being without or lacking; failing to be present or included.
Example
Many youths are missing economic opportunities.
许多年轻人错失了经济机会。
C1 noun /ˈnjuːɑːns/

nuance

细微差别
Meaning
A subtle difference in shade of meaning, appearance, or sound.
Example
He noticed the subtle nuance in her expression.
他注意到她表情中的细微差别。
C2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈfræntʃaɪz/

disenfranchise

剥夺权利
Meaning
To deprive someone of the right to vote or other rights.
Example
The new law could disenfranchise thousands of voters.
新法律可能会剥夺成千上万选民的投票权。
B2 verb /ˈkɑːmpənseɪt/

compensate

赔偿
Meaning
to give something to make up for loss or damage; to counterbalance
Example
The company will compensate employees for overtime work.
公司将为加班支付赔偿。
A2 verb /smel/

smell

闻
Meaning
to perceive odor through the nose; to have an odor
Example
The flowers smell sweet.
花儿闻起来甜美。
A2 verb /ˈmenʃən/

mention

提到
Meaning
to refer to something briefly; to speak about or name
Example
She forgot to mention the meeting time.
她忘记提到会议时间。
C1 adjective /ˈsɛnʃuəs/

sensuous

感官的
Meaning
Relating to or affecting the senses rather than the intellect; pleasing to the senses.
Example
The garden was filled with sensuous colors and fragrances.
花园里充满了感官的色彩和香气。
A2 noun /ˈprɪzən/

prison

监狱
Meaning
a building where people are kept as punishment for a crime or while waiting for trial
Example
He was sent to prison for his crimes.
他因犯下罪行而被送进监狱。
B2 noun ˈmɒnjʊmənt

monument

纪念碑
Meaning
A statue, building, or other structure erected to commemorate a notable person or event.
Example
A monument should honor his contributions.
纪念碑应该纪念他的贡献。
C1 adjective /ˈweɪwərd/

wayward

叛逆的
Meaning
Difficult to control or predict because of unusual or perverse behavior.
Example
The teacher struggled to manage the wayward students.
老师很难管理那些叛逆的学生。
C2 verb /ˈbɪloʊ/

billow

像波浪一样膨胀
Meaning
To swell or rise in large waves or surges; to flow outward in a rolling motion.
Example
Smoke billowed from the burning building.
烟雾像波浪一样从燃烧的建筑中升腾而起。
C1 noun /ˈθʌroʊˌbrɛd/

thoroughbred

纯种马
Meaning
a horse of pure and recognized breed; a person of good breeding or education
Example
The jockey rode a fast thoroughbred in the race.
骑师在比赛中骑了一匹快速的纯种马。
C2 noun /ˈruː.mɪ.nənt/

ruminant

反刍动物
Meaning
a cud-chewing mammal, such as a cow or sheep
Example
Cows are ruminants that chew cud.
牛是反刍动物，它们会反复咀嚼食物。
C2 noun /əˈkjuːtnəs/

acuteness

敏锐性；严重程度
Meaning
sharpness of mind or senses; severity or intensity of a condition
Example
Her acuteness allowed her to notice details others missed.
她的敏锐性让她注意到别人忽略的细节。
B1 noun /ˈwaɪər/

wire

电线
Meaning
a thin, flexible thread of metal used to conduct electricity or connect things
Example
The electrician fixed the wire to restore the power.
电工修理了电线以恢复电力。
C2 noun /lɪˈnoʊ.li.əm/

linoleum

油布
Meaning
a durable, washable floor covering made from solidified linseed oil, wood flour, or cork dust on a canvas backing
Example
They decided to cover the kitchen floor with linoleum.
他们决定用油布覆盖厨房的地板。
C2 noun /ˈtrɛsəl/

trestle

支架
Meaning
a frame or support consisting of a horizontal beam held up by two pairs of sloping legs, used especially for supporting a bridge or table
Example
The workers built a wooden trestle to support the temporary bridge.
工人们建造了一个木制支架来支撑临时桥梁。
C2 noun /ruːd/

rood

十字架
Meaning
a crucifix, especially one positioned above the entrance to the chancel of a church
Example
The old church displayed a carved rood above the altar.
这座古老的教堂展示了一个雕刻的十字架在祭坛上方。
C2 verb /məˈmɔːriəlaɪz/

memorialize

纪念
Meaning
to preserve the memory of a person or event, often through a ceremony, monument, or record
Example
The city decided to memorialize the hero with a statue in the central square.
城市决定通过在中央广场立一座雕像来纪念英雄。
C1 noun /ˌræm.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

ramification

后果
Meaning
a consequence of an action or event, often complex or unwelcome.
Example
The new law has serious social ramifications.
新法律有严重的社会后果。
C2 adjective /ˈkɒrɪdʒəbl/

corrigible

可修正的
Meaning
capable of being corrected or improved
Example
The student's mistakes were corrigible with practice.
学生的错误通过练习是可以修正的。
C1 adjective /ɔːˌθɒr.ɪˈteə.ri.ən/

authoritarian

专制
Meaning
Demanding absolute obedience to authority; excessively controlling or strict in governance.
Example
Authoritarian parenting often limits a child's independence.
专制的育儿方式常常限制孩子的独立性。
C1 noun /ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəˌbɪləti/

unpredictability

不可预测性
Meaning
The quality of being impossible to predict or anticipate.
Example
The unpredictability of the weather made the trip uncertain.
天气的不可预测性使得旅行充满不确定性。
C1 verb /ʌnˈrævəl/

unravel

Meaning
To undo twisted or knitted threads; to solve or explain something complicated.
Example
The detective worked hard to unravel the mystery.
C1 noun /ˈtʌɡboʊt/

tugboat

拖船
Meaning
a small, powerful boat used for towing or pushing ships
Example
The tugboat guided the massive ship safely into the harbor.
拖船将巨大的船只安全地引导进港口。
C2 noun /ˈnʌnəri/

nunnery

修道院
Meaning
A convent or building where nuns live and work.
Example
She decided to join the nunnery to devote her life to spiritual practice.
她决定加入修道院，献身于精神实践。
B1 noun /mæsk/

Mask

面具
Meaning
covering for the face or head; disguise or protection
Example
She wore a mask to protect herself from dust.
她戴上了面具以防尘土。
C2 adjective /ˌsʌb.əˈkwɒt.ɪk/

subaquatic

水下的
Meaning
Existing, living, or located under water.
Example
Divers explored the subaquatic cave system filled with rare fish.
潜水员探索了充满稀有鱼类的水下洞穴系统。
C2 noun /naɪt kwiːn/

Night queen

夜来香
Meaning
a fragrant white flower that blooms at night and releases strong sweet scent
Example
The night queen flowers filled the garden with their sweet fragrance.
夜来香花让花园充满了甜美的香气。
A1 noun /ˈdɒlər/

dollar

美元
Meaning
The basic monetary unit of the United States and some other countries
Example
I need five dollars to buy this book.
我需要五美元来买这本书。
C2 verb /əkˈsiːd/

accede

同意
Meaning
to agree to a request, proposal, or demand; to assume an office or position
Example
The government finally acceded to the demands of the protesters.
政府最终同意了抗议者的要求。
C1 noun /ˈtɜːrbjələns/

turbulence

Meaning
Violent or unsteady movement of air, water, or some other fluid; disorder or conflict.
Example
The plane experienced severe turbulence during the flight.
B2 adjective /dæmp/

damp

潮湿的
Meaning
slightly wet, often in an unpleasant way
Example
The room felt cold and damp after the rain.
下雨后，房间感觉又冷又潮湿。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈʌtərəbl/

unutterable

难以言喻
Meaning
Too great, intense, or awful to be expressed or described in words.
Example
She was filled with unutterable joy at the news of her success.
她听到成功的消息时充满了难以形容的喜悦。
B2 noun /bluːz/

blues

蓝调
Meaning
a feeling of sadness; a style of music with melancholy themes
Example
Listening to blues music always calms him down.
听蓝调音乐总是让他平静下来。
B1 noun /ˈtaɪpoʊ/

typo

打字错误
Meaning
a mistake made in typing
Example
The report was full of typos.
报告中充满了打字错误。
B2 noun /ˈdef.ə.sɪt/

Deficit

赤字; 不足
Meaning
the amount by which something is too small; a shortfall or lack
Example
The government faced a budget deficit of millions due to increased spending.
由于支出的增加，政府面临着数百万的预算赤字。
B2 noun /ˈlɪkər/

liquor

Meaning
Alcoholic drinks, especially strong distilled ones such as whiskey or vodka.
Example
The shop sells both beer and hard liquor.
B2 noun /ˈlen.tɪl/

Lentil

小扁豆
Meaning
a high-protein pulse which is dried and then soaked and cooked prior to eating
Example
She cooked red lentils for dinner tonight.
她今晚做了红扁豆作为晚餐。
C1 adjective /ˈpɪθ.i/

pithy

简洁而有意义
Meaning
concise and meaningful; full of substance
Example
She gave a pithy comment that summarized the issue perfectly.
她给出了一个简洁的评论，完美地总结了问题。
B2 noun /ˈprɛzɪdənsi/

presidency

总统职务
Meaning
the office or position of being a president
Example
He was elected to the presidency in 2020.
他在2020年当选为总统。
C2 noun /ˌdɛspəˈrɑːdoʊ/

desperado

Meaning
A bold, reckless, or dangerous person, often a criminal.
Example
The sheriff was determined to capture the desperado who terrorized the town.
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 noun /ˈkænsər/

cancer

癌症
Meaning
A disease in which abnormal cells divide uncontrollably and destroy body tissue.
Example
Smoking is a leading cause of lung cancer.
吸烟是导致肺癌的主要原因。
C2 noun /ˈtʃaɪ.nə bɑːks/

China box

月橘
Meaning
a small evergreen shrub with tiny white fragrant flowers
Example
The China box plant produced clusters of small white flowers.
月橘植物开出了成簇的小白花。
C1 noun /ˈmælɪs/

Malice

恶意; 仇恨; 敌意;
Meaning
The intention or desire to do evil; ill will
Example
There was no malice in his criticism, just honest feedback.
他的批评中没有恶意，只是诚实的反馈。
C2 noun /ˈluː.nə.si/

lunacy

疯狂
Meaning
Extreme foolishness or madness; insanity.
Example
It was sheer lunacy to go hiking in the storm.
在暴风雨中去远足简直是疯狂。
B2 verb /ˈdɛdɪkeɪt/

dedicate

奉献
Meaning
to devote time, effort, or oneself to a particular purpose or person
Example
She dedicated her life to helping the poor.
她献出了自己的生命来帮助穷人。
B1 noun /ˌfɜːrst eɪd kɪt/

first aid kit

急救箱
Meaning
A collection of medical supplies for giving initial treatment in emergencies
Example
I always keep a first aid kit in my car for emergencies.
我总是在车里备有急救箱以应对紧急情况。
C1 verb ˈsɪŋ.krə.naɪz

synchronize

同步
Meaning
To coordinate in time; to cause to occur or operate at the same time or rate.
Example
The dancers need to synchronize their movements.
舞者需要同步他们的动作。
C2 noun /ɪnˈɡrætɪˌtjuːd/

ingratitude

忘恩负义
Meaning
Lack of gratitude; failure to show thanks or appreciation.
Example
His ingratitude hurt her feelings after all she had done for him.
他的忘恩负义伤害了她的感情，尽管她为他做了这么多。
A2 noun, verb /ʃɒt/

shot

射击
Meaning
a single attempt to hit something, usually with a weapon or a ball
Example
He took a shot at the goal.
他朝着球门射击。
A2 noun ʃef

chef

主厨
Meaning
A professional cook, especially the chief cook in a restaurant or hotel.
Example
The chef specializes in avant-garde dishes.
厨师专门做先锋菜肴。
B2 noun /ˈsæb.ə.tɑːʒ/

Sabotage

破坏
Meaning
deliberate destruction of equipment or disruption of activities
Example
The factory was shut down due to an act of sabotage.
由于破坏行为，工厂被关闭。
A2 verb; adjective /broʊk/

broke

打破了；没钱
Meaning
past tense of break; having no money or being financially poor
Example
I broke my phone last night and now I’m completely broke.
我昨晚把手机弄坏了，现在一点钱也没有。
B2 noun /ˌkɔr.əˈspɑn.dəns/

Correspondence

通信；相似或等价；通过交换信件进行的沟通
Meaning
letters sent or received; similarity or equivalence; communication by exchange of letters
Example
The historical correspondence between the two famous writers was recently published.
两位著名作家之间的历史通信最近已发布。
B1 noun /əˈpɒlədʒi/

apology

Meaning
a statement expressing regret for something wrong or hurtful
Example
He offered an apology for being late to the meeting.
C2 adjective /ɪˈrɛzəluːt/

irresolute

优柔寡断
Meaning
uncertain or indecisive; lacking determination
Example
He stood irresolute at the crossroads, unsure which path to take.
他在十字路口犹豫不决，不知道走哪条路。
C2 adverb /ˈɪntʃmiːl/

inchmeal

逐渐
Meaning
Gradually, little by little.
Example
The old castle fell inchmeal into ruin.
那座古老的城堡逐渐变成废墟。
C2 adjective /ˈɪnˌbrɛd/

inbred

天生的
Meaning
existing naturally in a person or animal; also related to reproduction within a limited community
Example
He has an inbred sense of loyalty.
他有天生的忠诚感。
C1 verb /rɪˈmjuːnəreɪt/

remunerate

支付
Meaning
To pay someone for services or work done.
Example
The company will remunerate employees fairly for their overtime.
公司将公平地支付员工的加班费。
C1 noun /ləˈɡuːn/

lagoon

湖泊
Meaning
A shallow body of water separated from the sea by sandbars or reefs.
Example
We swam in the calm waters of the lagoon.
我们在湖泊的平静水域游泳。
C2 adjective /ˈdɛsɪkeɪtɪd/

desiccated

干燥的
Meaning
completely dried, having had all moisture removed
Example
The museum displayed desiccated specimens of plants.
博物馆展示了干燥的植物标本。
C2 noun/verb /ˈrɛkəmˌpɛns/

recompense

赔偿
Meaning
to compensate someone for loss or harm suffered; compensation given for damage or injury
Example
The company offered financial recompense to the injured worker.
公司向受伤的工人提供了经济赔偿。
C2 adjective /rɪˈsplɛndənt/

resplendent

辉煌
Meaning
Shining brilliantly; dazzling in appearance or effect
Example
The bride looked resplendent in her wedding gown.
新娘穿着婚纱看起来光彩照人。
C2 noun /ˈɛərəˌnɔːt/

aeronaut

气球飞行员
Meaning
A person who travels in an airship, balloon, or other aircraft.
Example
The aeronaut skillfully guided the hot-air balloon across the valley.
气球飞行员熟练地引导热气球穿过山谷。
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 noun /ˌkɑm.pənˈseɪ.ʃən/

Compensation

补偿; 赔偿
Meaning
something given or received as an equivalent for services, debt, loss, injury, or suffering; payment or reward
Example
The company provided financial compensation to the workers injured in the accident.
公司向在事故中受伤的工人提供了经济补偿。
B2 adjective trænsˈfɔːr.mə.tɪv

transformative

变革性的
Meaning
Something that has a profound impact and creates something new.
Example
The new education system is highly transformative.
新的教育体系具有高度变革性。
B2 adjective /fræŋk/

Frank

诚实的; 坦率的; 直率的; 真诚的
Meaning
honest; open; straightforward; candid
Example
She gave me a frank opinion about my presentation.
她对我的演讲给出了直率的意见。
C1 adjective /ˈstæɡ.nənt/

Stagnant

停滯的; 靜止的; 無發展的
Meaning
not moving or flowing; showing no activity or development
Example
The stagnant water in the pond was covered with algae.
池塘裡的停滯水被藻類覆蓋。
C1 adjective ˌʌn.pəˈtɜːbd

unperturbed

不为某事烦恼或困扰；冷静且镇定
Meaning
Not worried or disturbed by something; calm and composed.
Example
She remained unperturbed despite the challenges.
尽管有挑战，她依然保持冷静。
B1 noun /ˈwiːknəs/

weakness

弱点
Meaning
a state of being weak; a flaw or shortcoming in character or structure
Example
His main weakness is his lack of patience.
他最大的弱点是缺乏耐心。
C1 noun əˈniː.mi.ə

anemia

贫血
Meaning
A condition in which there is a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood.
Example
Genetic therapy addresses anemia effectively.
基因疗法有效地治疗贫血。
A2 noun /ˈkɑr.pɪt/

Carpet

地毯
Meaning
a floor covering made from thick woven fabric
Example
The Persian carpet in the living room was a family heirloom.
客厅里的波斯地毯是家族的传家宝。
A2 preposition /bɪˈsaɪd/

beside

在...旁边
Meaning
next to or at the side of someone or something
Example
She sat beside her best friend during the ceremony.
她在仪式期间坐在她最好的朋友旁边。
C2 adjective /æbˈstruːs/

abstruse

深奥
Meaning
Difficult to understand; obscure.
Example
The abstruse nature of the philosophical debate left many confused.
哲学辩论的深奥本质让许多人感到困惑。
B2 verb /ɪkˈskleɪm/

exclaim

呼喊
Meaning
to cry out suddenly in surprise, strong emotion, or excitement
Example
She exclaimed with joy when she saw the gift.
她看到礼物时高兴地叫了出来。
B2 adjective /swɪft/

swift

Meaning
moving very quickly; happening promptly
Example
The river current was swift after the heavy rain.
B2 noun /stɑːˈveɪ.ʃən/

Starvation

饥饿
Meaning
suffering or death caused by lack of food; extreme hunger
Example
Many people died of starvation during the famine.
许多人在饥荒期间死于饥饿。
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。
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。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈdɪf.ər.ənt/

indifferent

冷漠
Meaning
having no particular interest or concern; not caring one way or another
Example
She was indifferent to the outcome of the match.
她对比赛的结果漠不关心。
B1 noun /ˈkɜː.ri/

Curry

咖喱
Meaning
a dish of meat, vegetables, etc., cooked in an Indian-style sauce with hot spices
Example
I love spicy chicken curry with rice.
我喜欢和米饭一起吃辛辣的鸡肉咖喱。
C1 adjective /ɪkˈspiːdiənt/

expedient

权宜之计
Meaning
suitable or convenient for achieving a particular end, sometimes at the expense of morality
Example
It was expedient to take the shortcut despite the risks.
尽管有风险，走捷径是权宜之计。
B2 noun /ˈtɔːtʃər/

torture

折磨
Meaning
the action or practice of inflicting severe pain on someone as a punishment or to force them to do something
Example
He was subjected to torture during the interrogation.
他在审问中遭受了折磨。
C2 verb /ˈsnɪvəl/

snivel

以软弱或令人讨厌的方式哭泣或抱怨
Meaning
to cry or complain in a weak or annoying way
Example
He began to snivel when he didn’t get his way.
当他没得到他想要的东西时，他开始哭泣。
C1 verb /ˈswɛltər/

swelter

因高温而痛苦
Meaning
to suffer from intense heat
Example
We began to swelter in the midday sun.
我们开始在中午的阳光下忍受酷热。
B1 adjective /ɑːrmd/

armed

武装的
Meaning
equipped with or carrying weapons
Example
The bank was robbed by armed men.
银行被武装分子抢劫了。
C1 adjective /ˈɪnərmoʊst/

Innermost

最深的; 最个人的
Meaning
most private and secret; deepest; most personal
Example
She shared her innermost feelings with her closest friend.
她与最亲密的朋友分享了她最深的感受。
C2 verb /əˈleɪ/

allay

缓解
Meaning
to reduce the intensity of fear, worry, or pain; to calm
Example
The teacher tried to allay the students’ fears before the exam.
老师在考试前试图缓解学生们的恐惧。
C1 noun prɪˈzɝː.və.tɪv

preservative

防腐剂
Meaning
A chemical substance that prevents decay, fermentation, or other natural processes that cause food deterioration.
Example
Artificial preservatives are harmful to health.
人工防腐剂对健康有害。
A2 noun /ˈpɑːtnər/

partner

合作伙伴
Meaning
a person who shares or is associated with another in some action or endeavor
Example
She is my business partner in the new venture.
她是我在这个新项目中的商业合作伙伴。
A1 adjective /tɔːl/

tall

高
Meaning
having a greater than average height
Example
He is the tallest player on the team.
他是队里最高的球员。
B2 noun /traʊt/

Trout

鳟鱼
Meaning
a freshwater fish species known for its delicate flavor and often found in cold, clear waters
Example
Rainbow trout is popular among anglers for sport fishing.
虹鳟鱼在运动钓鱼者中很受欢迎。
A2 noun, verb /lɪŋk/

link

连接
Meaning
a connection between two things; to connect or associate
Example
The article includes a link to the official website.
文章包含指向官方网站的链接。
B2 adverb /ˈʌt.ə.li/

Utterly

完全地; 绝对地; 完整地
Meaning
completely; absolutely; totally
Example
The movie was utterly boring and I fell asleep.
电影完全无聊，我睡着了。
A2 noun /ˈfɪɡ.jər/

Figure

数字; 形象; 数量;
Meaning
a number, especially one which forms part of official statistics; the shape of a human body
Example
The sales figure for this quarter exceeded all expectations.
这个季度的销售数字超过了所有的预期。
B2 adjective /nəˈtɔːriəs/

notorious

臭名昭著
Meaning
Famous or well-known for something bad or undesirable
Example
The area is notorious for its high crime rate.
该地区因其高犯罪率而臭名昭著。
B1 noun /ˈdʒɛntəlmən/

gentleman

绅士
Meaning
a man who is polite, courteous, and honorable
Example
He opened the door for her like a true gentleman.
他像一个真正的绅士一样为她开了门。
A1 preposition /ɪn ˈfrʌnt əv/

in front of

在……前面
Meaning
positioned before or ahead of something; facing or located at the forward side of a person or object
Example
She stood in front of the building.
她站在建筑物前面。
C1 noun /ˌklɔːstrəˈfəʊbiə/

claustrophobia

Meaning
an extreme or irrational fear of being in confined spaces
Example
He avoids elevators because of his claustrophobia.
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。
C1 noun /ˈdɑːsieɪ/

dossier

档案
Meaning
A collection of documents about a particular person, event, or subject.
Example
The lawyer presented a dossier of evidence to the court.
律师向法庭提交了一个证据档案。
B1 noun /əˈpɪn.jən/

Opinion

意见
Meaning
a view or judgment formed about something; a belief or assessment based on grounds short of proof
Example
In my opinion, this is the best solution.
在我看来，这是最好的解决方案。
A2 noun /ˈwɔː.tər.mel.ən/

Watermelon

西瓜
Meaning
a large round fruit with a hard green skin and sweet red flesh with black seeds
Example
I bought a fresh watermelon from the market for the summer picnic.
我从市场买了一个新鲜的西瓜，准备去夏季野餐。
B2 verb ɪnˈvɛst.ɪŋ

investing

投资
Meaning
The act of putting money into financial schemes, shares, property, or a commercial venture with the expectation of achieving a profit.
Example
Investing in stocks can generate long-term wealth.
投资股票可以产生长期财富。
C2 noun /ˈtjuːtɪlɪdʒ/

tutelage

教导
Meaning
The act of guarding, protecting, or guiding; instruction or teaching.
Example
She studied painting under the tutelage of a famous artist.
她在一位著名艺术家的指导下学习绘画。
C1 verb /flaʊt/

flout

蔑视
Meaning
To openly disregard or show contempt for a rule or law.
Example
The company was fined for flouting environmental regulations.
该公司因违反环保规定而被罚款。
C1 noun æmˈbɪvələns

ambivalence

矛盾心态
Meaning
Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something; uncertainty or confusion.
Example
She felt ambivalence about taking the job offer.
她在接受工作邀请时感到矛盾心态。
C2 noun /haɪnd/

Hind

母鹿
Meaning
a female deer, especially a red deer
Example
The hind protected her fawn from predators.
母鹿保护了她的小鹿免受捕食者的伤害。
C2 adjective /njuːˈtoʊniən/

newtonian

与牛顿定律相关
Meaning
relating to the laws of motion and gravitation formulated by Sir Isaac Newton
Example
The scientist explained the Newtonian laws of motion.
科学家解释了牛顿的运动定律。
C1 noun /ˈpɔɪ.nən.si/

poignancy

悲伤, 痛苦
Meaning
the quality of evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret; emotionally touching
Example
The poignancy of the farewell brought tears to everyone's eyes.
告别的悲痛让每个人的眼睛都充满了泪水。
B2 noun /əkˈnɒlɪdʒmənt/

acknowledgment

承认
Meaning
the act of accepting, admitting, or recognizing something
Example
He received an acknowledgment of his application.
他收到了他申请的承认。