C2 adjective /ɡrʌf/

gruff

粗鲁

Meaning

Rough or stern in manner, speech, or voice.

Example

Despite his gruff manner, he was very kind-hearted.

尽管他举止粗鲁，他还是非常善良。

B2 noun ˈbʌtərflaɪ ˌpɒpjəˈleɪʃən

Butterfly Population

蝴蝶种群

Meaning

The total number of butterflies in a particular area or ecosystem.

Example

The butterfly population is declining due to habitat loss.

由于栖息地丧失，蝴蝶种群正在减少。

C2 verb /bɪˈfuːl/

befool

欺骗

Meaning

to deceive or trick someone into believing something false; to make someone appear foolish

Example

The scammer tried to befool innocent people with fake promises.

骗子试图用虚假的承诺欺骗无辜的人。

B2 verb /ʃriːk/

shriek

尖叫

Meaning

to make a loud, high-pitched cry

Example

She shrieked when she saw the spider.

她看到蜘蛛时尖叫了。

C1 verb /dɪˈmɔrəˌlaɪz/

demoralize

Meaning

to cause someone to lose confidence or hope

Example

The constant criticism demoralized the young athlete.

A2 verb /dəˈrɛkt/ or /daɪˈrɛkt/

direct

指导

Meaning

to manage or control the course of something; to give instructions

Example

She directed the team to complete the project on time.

她指示团队按时完成项目。

C1 noun /ˈækwɪˌdʌkt/

aqueduct

引水道

Meaning

a structure built to carry water over long distances

Example

The Romans built aqueducts to supply water to their cities.

罗马人建造了引水道来为他们的城市提供水。

C2 noun /əˈnjuː.ɪ.ti/

annuity

年金

Meaning

a fixed sum of money paid to someone each year, typically for the rest of their life

Example

She receives an annuity from her late husband's insurance policy.

她从她已故丈夫的保险政策中获得年金。

B2 noun /əˈpɒstrəfi/

apostrophe

Meaning

A punctuation mark (') used to indicate possession or the omission of letters or numbers.

Example

You need an apostrophe in the word 'children’s'.

C1 noun /ˈɜːrθənˌwɛr/

earthenware

陶器

Meaning

pottery made of clay and hardened by heat

Example

The shop displayed beautiful earthenware pots and bowls.

商店展示了美丽的陶器罐和碗。

C1 noun /əˈsæsɪn/

Assassin

刺客

Meaning

a person who murders an important person for political or religious reasons

Example

The president was protected from potential assassins by security guards.

总统被保安人员保护，免受潜在刺客的攻击。

B1 noun /ɪnˈtɛnʃən/

intention

意图

Meaning

A plan, aim, or purpose behind an action.

Example

Her intention was to finish the project before the deadline.

她的意图是在截止日期之前完成项目。

C1 verb /weɪd/

wade

涉水而行

Meaning

to walk through water or another substance that impedes movement

Example

The children waded in the shallow river.

孩子们在浅水河中行走。

A2 noun /wɔːr/

War

战争

Meaning

a state of armed conflict between different countries or different groups within a country

Example

The war lasted for five years and caused great destruction.

战争持续了五年，并造成了巨大的破坏。

C1 noun /ˈvenɪsən/

Venison

鹿肉

Meaning

meat from a deer used as food

Example

The restaurant serves delicious venison steaks.

这家餐厅提供美味的鹿肉牛排。

C1 noun /ˈblæs.fə.mi/

blasphemy

亵渎

Meaning

the act of speaking disrespectfully about God or sacred things

Example

In some countries, blasphemy is a punishable offense.

在某些国家，亵渎是可受处罚的罪行。

A1 noun /ˈbʌt.ər/

Butter

黄油

Meaning

a pale yellow edible fatty substance made by churning cream

Example

He spread butter on his toast for breakfast.

他在早餐时把黄油涂在了他的烤面包上。

B2 adjective /ˈvɛərid/

Varied

多样的; 各种各样的

Meaning

showing differences; diverse; containing different types

Example

The museum has a varied collection of ancient artifacts.

博物馆拥有各种各样的古代文物收藏。

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 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。

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。

B2 noun /ɪˈlɛktrɪk drɪl/

Electric drill

电动钻孔机

Meaning

A power tool used for drilling holes in various materials

Example

He used an electric drill to make holes in the wall for hanging pictures.

他用电动钻孔机在墙上打孔，用于挂画。

A2 adjective /kəˈriːən/

korean

韩国的

Meaning

relating to Korea, its people, language, or culture

Example

We went to a Korean restaurant for dinner.

我们去了一个韩国餐厅吃晚餐。

B2 adjective /ˈsoʊpi/

Soapy

覆盖着肥皂的; 泡沫的

Meaning

covered with soap; having the characteristics of soap; foamy

Example

The dishes were still soapy after washing.

洗完后，碗盘仍然很肥皂。

B2 adjective /ˈklæsɪfaɪd/

classified

机密的；分类的

Meaning

arranged into categories; officially secret or restricted

Example

The report contains classified information and cannot be shared publicly.

这份报告包含机密信息。

B1 verb /fəʊld/

fold

Meaning

to bend something, especially paper or cloth, so that one part covers another

Example

She folded the letter neatly before placing it in the envelope.

C2 noun /ˈdɒɡərəl/

doggerel

低俗诗句

Meaning

Comic or irregular verse, often poorly constructed and lacking in artistic quality.

Example

The poet’s work was dismissed as mere doggerel by the critics.

诗人的作品被评论家视为单纯的低俗诗句。

A2 noun /ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃn/

conversation

对话

Meaning

an informal talk between two or more people, in which ideas, feelings, and thoughts are exchanged

Example

We had a long conversation about future plans.

我们就未来的计划进行了长时间的对话。

C1 verb /ˈpæs.ɪ.faɪ/

pacify

安抚；抚慰；平息

Meaning

To quell the anger, agitation, or excitement of someone.

Example

The mother tried to pacify her crying child.

妈妈试图安抚她正在哭泣的孩子。

C1 adjective ˈbɜːdʒənɪŋ

burgeoning

蓬勃发展

Meaning

Beginning to grow or increase rapidly; flourishing.

Example

The burgeoning tech industry has attracted many investors.

这个蓬勃发展的技术行业吸引了许多投资者。

B2 adjective /liːn/

Lean

瘦; 脂肪少; 虚弱

Meaning

thin; having little fat; weak

Example

He has a lean and muscular body.

他有一个瘦而健壮的身体。

B1 adjective /ˈtemptɪŋ/

Tempting

诱人的

Meaning

appealing to or attracting someone, even if wrong or inadvisable; alluring

Example

The chocolate cake looked very tempting in the bakery window.

在面包店的橱窗里，巧克力蛋糕看起来非常诱人。

B2 adjective ˌkɒn.trəˈvɜː.ʃəl

controversial

有争议的

Meaning

Giving rise to public disagreement or heated discussion.

Example

The policy remains controversial.

该政策仍然存在争议。

A1 adjective /fɑːst/

Fast

快速; 急速

Meaning

moving or happening quickly; rapid; swift

Example

She runs very fast in the morning.

她早上跑得非常快。

C1 adjective /ˈɡɪdi/

giddy

头晕，兴奋过度

Meaning

Feeling dizzy or light-headed; also overly excited and frivolous.

Example

She felt giddy after spinning around so many times.

她转了好多圈后，感到头晕。

B2 adjective ˌkɒn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən.əl

constitutional

宪法的

Meaning

Relating to an established set of principles governing a state; in accordance with a political constitution.

Example

Constitutional reforms ensure fairness in the system.

宪法改革确保系统中的公平性。

C1 noun /ˈʌp.ʃɒt/

Upshot

结果; 结论

Meaning

the final result or outcome of a series of events; conclusion

Example

The upshot of the meeting was a decision to postpone the project.

会议的结果是决定推迟项目。

A2 noun, verb /fuːl/

fool

傻瓜

Meaning

a silly or stupid person; to trick someone

Example

He felt like a fool after believing the prank.

他在相信恶作剧之后觉得自己像个傻瓜。

B2 adjective /ˌkrɒnəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

chronological

按时间顺序

Meaning

Arranged in the order in which events happened.

Example

The events were listed in chronological order.

这些事件按时间顺序列出。

A2 verb /əkˈsɛpt/

accept

接受

Meaning

to receive willingly; to believe or come to recognize

Example

She decided to accept the job offer.

她决定接受这份工作邀请。

C1 noun /ˈnɔːrməlsi/

normalcy

正常

Meaning

The condition of being normal; a return to usual or expected conditions.

Example

After the flood, the town struggled to regain a sense of normalcy.

洪水过后，城镇努力恢复正常状态。

B2 adjective /ˈstɑːrtəld/

startled

吃惊

Meaning

suddenly shocked or surprised by something unexpected

Example

She was startled by the loud noise outside.

她因外面的巨大声音而感到吃惊。

C1 noun lɪˈkwɪd.ə.ti

liquidity

流动性

Meaning

The availability of liquid assets to a market or company; the ability to convert assets into cash quickly.

Example

Maintaining liquidity is crucial for financial stability.

维持流动性对财务稳定至关重要。

C1 noun /prəˈpɛlər/

propeller

螺旋桨

Meaning

A mechanical device with blades that rotates to drive a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle forward.

Example

The airplane’s propeller cut through the air with great speed.

飞机的螺旋桨以极快的速度切割空气。

B2 noun /ˈdaʊn.fɔːl/

Downfall

衰退; 失败; 毁灭

Meaning

a loss of power, prosperity, or status; the cause of such a loss

Example

His arrogance and pride led to his eventual downfall in business.

他的傲慢和自豪导致了他在生意中的最终失败。

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 verb /ˈbæfəl/

baffle

困惑

Meaning

to confuse; to be too difficult to understand

Example

The math problem baffles me completely.

数学问题完全把我搞糊涂了。

B1 noun /leɪn/

lane

小路

Meaning

a narrow road or path, often in the countryside or for specific traffic

Example

They walked down a quiet country lane.

他们走在一条安静的乡间小路上。

C2 adjective /ˈsloʊθfəl/

slothful

懒惰

Meaning

Lazy, idle, and unwilling to work.

Example

She was too slothful to get out of bed early.

她太懒了，早上不想从床上起来。

C1 verb /əˈbaʊnd/

abound

充满

Meaning

To exist in large numbers or amounts.

Example

Opportunities abound in the field of technology.

在技术领域，机会比比皆是。

A2 noun /dɪˈzaɪnər/

designer

设计师

Meaning

a person who plans and creates the form or structure of something

Example

The fashion designer presented her new collection.

时尚设计师展示了她的新系列。

B1 noun /ˈhɔːlweɪ/

hallway

走廊

Meaning

a corridor in a building that connects rooms

Example

The kids left their shoes in the hallway.

孩子们把鞋子留在了走廊里。

B2 noun /heɪst/

Haste

匆忙; 急切

Meaning

swiftness of motion; urgent need of quick action; excessive speed or urgency

Example

In his haste to catch the train, he forgot to take his wallet from the table.

因为急于赶上火车，他忘了从桌子上拿走钱包。

A2 noun /rɪˈlɪdʒ.ən/

religion

宗教

Meaning

a system of faith and worship involving belief in a higher power

Example

Freedom of religion is a fundamental human right.

宗教自由是基本人权。

B2 noun /ˈnɪk.neɪm/

Nickname

昵称

Meaning

a familiar or humorous name given to a person instead of their real name

Example

His nickname is 'Tiger' because he's so brave.

他的昵称是'老虎'因为他非常勇敢。

B2 verb /ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnd/

comprehend

理解

Meaning

to understand or grasp the meaning of something

Example

It is difficult to comprehend the scale of the disaster.

理解灾难的规模很困难。

A2 noun /bɑːθ/

Bath

浴缸; 洗澡

Meaning

the act of washing one's body; a container for bathing

Example

I take a hot bath every evening.

我每天晚上洗热水澡。

C2 verb /bɪˈhəʊv/

behove

适当

Meaning

British spelling of 'behoove'; to be appropriate or necessary

Example

It would behove the company to listen to its customers.

公司应该听取客户的意见。

B1 noun /ˈvæl.juː/

Value

价值; 价格; 重要性

Meaning

the importance or worth of something; the amount of money that something is worth

Example

This antique vase has great sentimental value to our family.

这个古董花瓶对我们家来说具有很大的情感价值。

C2 adjective /dɪˈspjuːtəbl/

Disputable

有争议的；可疑的

Meaning

open to debate or argument; questionable

Example

The facts in the case are disputable and need further investigation.

案件中的事实是有争议的，需要进一步调查。

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 adjective /kənˈtɛntɪd/

contented

满足的

Meaning

Feeling or expressing happiness and satisfaction.

Example

She was contented with her simple life.

她对她简单的生活感到满足。

A1 determiner/pronoun/conjunction/adverb /ˈaɪðər/ or /ˈiːðər/

either

任一

Meaning

Used to indicate a choice between two alternatives.

Example

You can either call me tonight or send me an email.

你可以今晚打电话给我，或者给我发电子邮件。

B2 noun /ˈkreɪ.dəl/

Cradle

摇篮

Meaning

a small bed for a baby, especially one that rocks from side to side

Example

The baby sleeps peacefully in the cradle.

婴儿在摇篮里安静地睡觉。

B2 verb (phrasal) /ˈpæs ˌɔːf/

pass-off

Meaning

to present something or someone falsely as something else; to pretend or deceive

Example

He tried to pass off the fake watch as a luxury brand.

B2 noun /siːdʒ/

siege

围攻

Meaning

A military operation in which a place is surrounded to force its surrender.

Example

The castle fell after a long siege.

城堡在长时间的围困后倒塌。

C1 verb /dɪˈluːd/

delude

欺骗

Meaning

To mislead someone into believing something that is not true.

Example

He deluded himself into thinking he could win the race without training.

他欺骗自己认为自己可以不训练就赢得比赛。

C1 adjective /ˈkʌlpəbl̩/

culpable

有罪的

Meaning

deserving blame or responsibility for a wrongdoing

Example

The judge found him culpable for the accident.

法官认定他对事故负有责任。

A2 noun /ˈnjuːzˌpeɪpər/

newspaper

报纸

Meaning

a printed publication (usually daily or weekly) containing news, articles, advertisements, and correspondence

Example

I read the newspaper every morning.

我每天早上读报纸。

B1 adjective /ˈvɛəriəs/

Various

各种各样的; 多种类型的

Meaning

several different; many different types of

Example

She has lived in various countries around the world.

她曾在世界各地的多个国家生活过。

B1 noun /ˈpæsɪŋ/

passing

经过, 死亡

Meaning

the act of moving past something or the end of someone's life

Example

The passing of the leader was a great loss for the nation.

领导人的去世对国家是一个巨大的损失。

B2 verb /əˈweɪt/

await

等待

Meaning

to wait for someone or something; to expect

Example

We await your response with great anticipation.

我们满怀期待地等待你的回应。

C2 noun /ˈpær.əkˌsɪz.əm/

paroxysm

突如其来的爆发

Meaning

A sudden, violent outburst of emotion or activity.

Example

She was seized by a paroxysm of laughter.

她被一阵突如其来的笑声席卷。

B2 adverb /kənˈtɪnjuəli/

Continually

持续地; 一再

Meaning

without stopping; repeatedly

Example

She continually checked her phone for messages.

她不断检查她的手机是否有新消息。

B2 noun /ˈspɒnsəʃɪp/

sponsorship

赞助

Meaning

the act of supporting an event, activity, person, or organization financially or through other resources

Example

The event was made possible due to the sponsorship of several big companies.

由于几家大公司的赞助，活动得以举行。

B2 noun sɔɪl ɪˈrəʊʒən

soil erosion

土壤侵蚀

Meaning

The wearing away of topsoil by water, wind, or other natural forces.

Example

Soil erosion can lead to the loss of fertile land.

土壤侵蚀可能导致肥沃土地的流失。

A1 noun /tiː/

Tea

茶

Meaning

a hot drink made by pouring boiling water onto dried leaves

Example

We drink tea every morning at breakfast.

我们每天早上在早餐时喝茶。

C2 noun /ˌniːoʊˈdɑːrwɪnɪzəm/

neo-darwinism

新达尔文主义

Meaning

A modern interpretation of Darwin's theory of evolution, integrating genetics and natural selection.

Example

Neo-Darwinism combines Darwin’s theory of natural selection with modern genetics.

新达尔文主义将达尔文的自然选择理论与现代遗传学相结合。

C2 noun /kəˈbɑl/

Cabal

阴谋集团

Meaning

a secret political clique or faction

Example

The journalists exposed a cabal of corrupt politicians working together.

记者揭露了一个腐败政治家的秘密团体，他们一起合作。

C1 verb /tɔːnt/

taunt

嘲弄

Meaning

to provoke or challenge someone with insulting remarks

Example

The bully tried to taunt him with cruel words.

那个霸凌者试图用残忍的话挑衅他。

C2 noun /ˈsælvoʊ/

salvo

齐射

Meaning

A simultaneous discharge of guns or release of bombs; a sudden outburst of cheers or applause.

Example

The soldiers fired a salvo to honor the fallen general.

士兵们开了一轮齐射，以向已故将军致敬。

A1 noun /ˈpɑːti/

party

聚会

Meaning

a social gathering of people, typically for entertainment

Example

We had a great time at the birthday party.

我们在生日聚会上度过了美好的时光。

B2 noun /ˈmɪs.tʃɪf/

Mischief

恶作剧

Meaning

Playful behavior that causes minor trouble or annoyance but is not meant to cause serious harm

Example

The children were full of mischief during the summer holidays.

孩子们在暑假期间充满了恶作剧。

B1 verb /ɪkˈspænd/

expand

扩展

Meaning

To increase in size, number, or importance.

Example

The company plans to expand its operations into new markets.

公司计划将其业务扩展到新市场。

B1 noun /ˈmeʒərmənt/

measurement

测量

Meaning

the size, length, or amount of something, as determined by measuring

Example

The tailor took my waist measurement before stitching the suit.

裁缝在缝制西装前先测量了我的腰围。

B1 noun ɪmˈpruːv.mənts

improvements

改善

Meaning

The action of making or becoming better; an instance of something becoming or being made better.

Example

Continuous improvements increase productivity.

持续的改善提高了生产力。

B2 adjective /ɪkˈskluːsɪv/

exclusive

仅限于特定的人、团体或区域；不与他人共享

Meaning

restricted to a particular person, group, or area; not shared with others

Example

The hotel offers exclusive access to a private beach.

酒店提供专属通往私人海滩的通道。

C2 adjective /ˈdɪlətɔːri/

dilatory

拖延的

Meaning

Tending to cause delay; slow to act.

Example

The committee was criticized for its dilatory response to the crisis.

该委员会因其在危机中的拖延反应而受到批评。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈriːzənəbəl/

unreasonable

不合理的

Meaning

not guided by reason or fairness; excessive or extreme beyond what is acceptable

Example

The manager made an unreasonable demand that no one could realistically meet.

经理提出了一个不合理的要求。

C1 noun /ɪnˈsɜːʃən/

insertion

插入

Meaning

the action of inserting something into something else

Example

The insertion of the new data was completed successfully.

新数据的插入已成功完成。

C1 noun /kwɑːm/

qualm

怀疑

Meaning

a feeling of doubt, worry, or fear about something

Example

She had no qualm about speaking her mind.

她在表达自己想法时没有任何怀疑。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈdʒiː.ni.əl/

genial

亲切

Meaning

friendly, cheerful, and pleasant

Example

She greeted us with a genial smile.

她带着一个亲切的微笑迎接我们。

C1 noun ˈnɛktər

Nectar

花蜜

Meaning

A sweet liquid produced by flowers that serves as food for butterflies.

Example

Butterflies drink nectar from flowers.

蝴蝶从花朵中喝取花蜜。

B2 noun /rɪˈstrɪk.ʃən/

Restriction

限制; 限定; 控制

Meaning

a limiting condition or measure; the limitation or control of someone or something

Example

There are strict restrictions on smoking in public places.

在公共场所吸烟有严格的限制。

C1 noun /dɪˈkriː/

Decree

法令

Meaning

an official order issued by a legal authority; a judicial decision or edict

Example

The king issued a decree that all citizens must pay additional taxes.

国王发布了一个法令，要求所有公民支付额外税款。

C1 adjective /ˈhæɡ.ərd/

Haggard

看起来疲惫和虚弱，尤其是由于疲劳、担忧或痛苦

Meaning

looking exhausted and unwell, especially from fatigue, worry, or suffering

Example

After working three nights without sleep, he looked haggard.

经过三夜没睡觉，他看起来很疲惫。

B1 noun ˈdɪsɪplɪn

discipline

纪律

Meaning

The practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using punishment to correct disobedience

Example

Discipline helps maintain focus and productivity.

纪律有助于保持专注和生产力。

C2 adjective/noun /ɪnˈkɑːrnədiːn/

incarnadine

深红色

Meaning

a bright crimson or pinkish-red color

Example

The sky turned incarnadine at sunset.

夕阳下天空变成了深红色。

B1 verb /tɛmpt/

tempt

诱惑

Meaning

to entice or attract someone to do something, often something wrong or unwise

Example

The smell of fresh bread tempted him to enter the bakery.

新鲜面包的味道引诱他走进了面包店。

C1 adjective /ˈsʌltri/

sultry

酷热潮湿，迷人

Meaning

Uncomfortably hot and humid; also describes someone attractive in a passionate or sensual way.

Example

The sultry weather made it hard to focus on work.

酷热潮湿的天气使得集中精力工作变得困难。

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。

C2 adjective /ˈtjuːmɪd/

tumid

肿胀的，膨胀的，或浮夸的风格

Meaning

Swollen, enlarged, or pompous in style.

Example

His tumid prose was difficult to read.

他的肿胀的散文很难阅读。

C1 noun prɪˈzɜː.və.tɪvz

preservatives

防腐剂

Meaning

A substance used to preserve foodstuffs, wood, or other materials against decay.

Example

Many processed foods contain harmful preservatives.

许多加工食品含有有害的防腐剂。

C1 noun /ˈbænɪstər/

banister

扶手栏杆

Meaning

a railing supported by posts at the side of a staircase or balcony

Example

She held the banister tightly while going down the stairs.

她在下楼时紧紧抓住扶手栏杆。

C1 noun, verb /wɪf/

whiff

Meaning

A brief, faint smell or puff of air; to get a quick smell of something.

Example

I caught a whiff of perfume as she passed by.

B2 adjective /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/

Blazing

燃烧的; 炽热的

Meaning

burning fiercely; extremely hot; very bright

Example

The blazing sun made the day extremely hot.

炽热的太阳使得这一天异常炎热。

A1 noun /tʃeɪndʒ/

change

变化

Meaning

The act or instance of making or becoming different.

Example

Change is inevitable for growth.

变化对成长来说是不可避免的。

B1 adverb /ˈsel.dəm/

Seldom

很少

Meaning

not often; rarely; infrequently

Example

She seldom goes to the cinema.

她很少去电影院。

B2 noun /ˌkɒnsərˈveɪʃən ˈmuːvmənt/

Conservation Movement

自然保护运动

Meaning

A political, environmental, and social movement that seeks to protect natural resources including plant and animal species as well as their habitat for the future.

Example

The conservation movement began in the 19th century to protect wildlife.

自然保护运动在19世纪开始，旨在保护野生动物。

A1 noun /ˈpɑːpə/

papa

爸爸

Meaning

an informal or affectionate term for one’s father

Example

Papa is picking me up from school today.

爸爸今天来接我放学。

C2 noun /ˈbræɡərt/

braggart

吹牛者

Meaning

a person who boasts about achievements or possessions

Example

No one liked him because he was such a braggart.

没有人喜欢他，因为他是个吹牛者。

C2 noun /ˈkrɛməˌtɔːri/

crematory

火葬场

Meaning

a place where dead bodies are cremated

Example

The crematory was located near the cemetery.

火葬场位于墓地附近。

B2 noun /er/

Heir

继承人

Meaning

a person legally entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death

Example

The young prince was the rightful heir to the throne and would become king someday.

年轻的王子是合法的王位继承人，将来有一天会成为国王。

B2 noun /ɔːrˈɡæn.ɪk ˈfɑːr.mɪŋ/

organic farming

有机农业

Meaning

Farming method that avoids synthetic chemicals and fertilizers, using natural methods instead.

Example

Organic farming improves soil health and reduces pollution.

有机农业改善了土壤健康并减少了污染。

C1 noun kəˈlæt.ər.əl

collateral

作为贷款担保的财产

Meaning

Something pledged as security for repayment of a loan, to be forfeited in the event of a default.

Example

The bank requires collateral for loan approval.

银行要求贷款批准时提供担保物品。

C1 verb /ɪnˈkɜːr/

incur

遭受

Meaning

To bring upon oneself something undesirable, usually as a result of actions.

Example

He incurred a fine for parking in the wrong place.

他因在错误的地方停车而被罚款。

C1 verb /ˈkʌn.dʒər/

conjure

召唤

Meaning

to summon something as if by magic; to imagine vividly

Example

The magician conjured a rabbit out of the hat.

魔术师从帽子里召唤出了一只兔子。

C1 noun /ˌɪnklɪˈneɪʃən/

inclination

倾向

Meaning

A natural tendency or urge to act or feel in a particular way.

Example

She has an inclination towards helping others.

她有帮助他人的倾向。

B2 noun /ˈsiː.krə.si/

Secrecy

保密

Meaning

the practice of keeping something secret; the state of being kept hidden

Example

The project was conducted in complete secrecy.

该项目是在完全保密的情况下进行的。

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。