C1 noun /ˈɡʌnˌpaʊdər/

Gunpowder

火药

Meaning

explosive powder used in guns and fireworks

Example

Gunpowder was invented in ancient China.

火药是在古代中国发明的。

B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈtɜrn/

overturn

推翻 / 取消裁决

Meaning

to turn something upside down or to reverse a decision or judgment

Example

The court decided to overturn the previous ruling.

法院决定推翻先前的裁决。

C2 verb /stɑːntʃ/

stanch

止血

Meaning

to stop the flow of blood or liquid from a wound or source

Example

The nurse quickly stanched the bleeding from the cut.

护士迅速止住了切口处的出血。

A1 verb /neɪm/

name

命名

Meaning

to give a title or designation to someone or something

Example

They decided to name their baby Sarah.

他们决定把他们的宝宝命名为莎拉。

A2 noun /ɡəʊlz/

goals

目标

Meaning

Objectives or targets that someone aims to achieve.

Example

Achieving development goals requires cooperation.

实现发展目标需要合作。

B2 verb /ˈnoʊtɪfaɪ/

notify

通知

Meaning

to inform someone officially about something

Example

The manager will notify the staff about the schedule change.

经理将通知员工关于时间表的变化。

C2 adjective/noun /fɪˈduː.ʃi.er.i/

fiduciary

信托的

Meaning

Involving trust, especially with regard to the relationship between a trustee and a beneficiary.

Example

Banks have fiduciary duties towards their clients.

银行对客户有信托责任。

C1 noun /ˈlaɪtʃi/

Litchi

荔枝

Meaning

a small oval pink-red tropical fruit with white translucent flesh and sweet taste

Example

The litchi has a rough pink shell that you peel to eat the sweet white fruit inside.

荔枝有一层粗糙的粉红色外皮，你剥开它就可以吃到里面甜美的白色果实。

B1 adverb /ˈrɒŋli/

wrongly

错误地

Meaning

in an incorrect or mistaken way; unfairly or unjustly

Example

He was wrongly accused of the crime.

他被错误地指控犯了罪。

C1 noun /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənsi/

inconsistency

不一致

Meaning

The quality of being contradictory, irregular, or not staying the same.

Example

There is an inconsistency between his words and actions.

他的话语和行为之间存在不一致。

C1 adjective /ˈmɒsi/

Mossy

覆盖苔藓的；生苔的

Meaning

covered with moss; having moss growing on it

Example

The old tree trunk was mossy and covered with green vegetation.

这棵老树干上覆盖着苔藓，并且被绿色植物覆盖。

B2 adjective + noun aɪˈdiːəl ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt

ideal environment

理想环境

Meaning

Perfect or most suitable conditions for growth or development

Example

Winter creates an ideal environment for vegetable growth.

冬天为蔬菜生长创造了理想的环境。

B2 noun /ˈprɒs.pekts/

prospects

前景

Meaning

The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring.

Example

The prospects for growth look promising.

增长的前景看起来很有前途。

C1 verb /ˈɪnkjʊˌbeɪt/

incubate

孵化

Meaning

to keep eggs, cells, or organisms at the right conditions for development

Example

The hen will incubate the eggs until they hatch.

母鸡会孵化蛋直到它们孵化。

A1 adverb /əˈraʊnd/

Around

周围; 四周; 大约

Meaning

in a circle; on all sides; in the vicinity; approximately

Example

Look around and you will see many beautiful flowers.

看看四周，你会看到许多美丽的花朵。

C2 verb /dɔːb/

daub

涂抹

Meaning

to spread a thick or sticky substance carelessly on a surface

Example

The children daubed paint all over the walls.

孩子们把油漆涂遍了墙壁。

B2 noun /ˈsæksəfoʊn/

Saxophone

萨克斯风

Meaning

a wind musical instrument with a curved metal body and a single reed mouthpiece

Example

The jazz musician played a beautiful solo on his saxophone.

爵士乐手在他的萨克斯风上演奏了一首美妙的独奏。

A1 verb /tɔːk/

talk

谈话

Meaning

to speak; to communicate by speaking; to discuss

Example

Let's talk about your future plans.

我们来谈谈你的未来计划。

C1 noun /səˈvænə/

savanna

草原（散布着树木）

Meaning

a grassy plain with scattered trees, typical of tropical and subtropical regions

Example

Giraffes browsed on acacia trees across the wide savanna.

长颈鹿在广阔的萨凡纳上吃着金合欢树的叶子。

C2 noun /ˌpæliˈeɪʃən/

palliation

缓解

Meaning

relief of symptoms without curing the underlying disease or problem

Example

Palliation is often the focus of care for terminally ill patients.

缓解通常是末期患者护理的主要重点。

B2 verb /ɪnˈsɜːrt/

insert

插入

Meaning

to put or place something into something else

Example

Please insert the key into the lock.

请将钥匙插入锁孔。

A2 noun ˈkɜːrɪdʒ

courage

勇气

Meaning

The ability to do something that frightens one; bravery.

Example

Courage is essential in the face of challenges.

面对挑战时勇气至关重要。

C1 noun /təˈnæs.ə.ti/

tenacity

坚韧

Meaning

Determination, persistence, and the quality of not giving up

Example

His tenacity in solving problems led to his success.

他在解决问题时的坚韧让他取得了成功。

C2 noun /ˈdʒɪŋɡoʊɪst/

jingoist

极端民族主义者

Meaning

a person who supports jingoism; an extreme nationalist with aggressive foreign policies

Example

He was labeled a jingoist for his extreme views.

由于他的极端观点，他被贴上了极端民族主义者的标签。

B1 verb /ˈwɒndər/

Wander

漫步

Meaning

to walk aimlessly without a fixed destination

Example

She likes to wander through the old city streets.

她喜欢在老城区的街道上漫步。

B2 noun rɪˈtɛnʃən

retention

保持

Meaning

The continued possession, use, or control of something

Example

The retention of information is essential for academic success.

信息的保持对学术成功至关重要。

C1 noun/verb /ˈbæntər/

banter

打趣

Meaning

playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks

Example

The colleagues enjoyed some light banter during the meeting.

同事们在会议期间享受了一些轻松的班特。

C2 noun /ˈklɔɪstər/

cloister

回廊

Meaning

a covered walk in a convent, monastery, or cathedral, typically with a wall on one side and a colonnade open to a quadrangle on the other.

Example

The monks walked silently through the cloister.

僧侣们默默地走过了修道院的回廊。

C1 adjective /ˈwɜːrkəbəl/

Workable

可行的; 实用的

Meaning

capable of being done or put into effect; practical

Example

We need a workable solution to solve this problem quickly.

我们需要一个可行的解决方案来迅速解决这个问题。

C2 noun /ɪmˈpaɪ.ə.ti/

Impiety

亵渎

Meaning

lack of piety or reverence, especially for a god; disrespect or irreverence toward religious matters

Example

His impiety shocked the religious community when he mocked their sacred ceremonies.

他的不敬让宗教团体震惊，当他嘲笑他们的神圣仪式时。

C1 noun /ˈsɪmətri/

symmetry

对称

Meaning

the quality of having balanced proportions or identical parts facing each other

Example

The building’s symmetry impressed the visitors.

建筑的对称性给游客留下了深刻的印象。

B1 noun /tæŋk/

Tank

坦克

Meaning

a heavily armored fighting vehicle moving on a continuous track

Example

The tank rolled through the battlefield with powerful armor.

坦克穿越了战场，配备强大的装甲。

C1 noun /tɪnt/

tint

色调

Meaning

a slight shade or variation of a color

Example

The walls were painted white with a slight blue tint.

墙壁被涂成了白色，并带有一抹淡蓝色。

B2 adjective /kræmpt/

cramped

狭小, 不舒服地小

Meaning

uncomfortably small or restricted

Example

The room was so cramped that we could barely move.

房间太小了，以至于我们几乎不能移动。

C1 noun ˈkɑːr.bən ˌsiː.kwəˈstreɪ.ʃən

carbon sequestration

碳封存

Meaning

The process of capture and long-term storage of atmospheric carbon dioxide to mitigate or defer global warming.

Example

Forests play a key role in carbon sequestration.

森林在碳封存中发挥关键作用。

C1 verb /ˈrʌsl/

rustle

沙沙作响

Meaning

To make a soft, light sound like leaves or paper moving.

Example

The leaves rustled gently in the evening breeze.

树叶在傍晚的微风中轻轻地沙沙作响。

B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈɡoʊ/

undergo

经历

Meaning

to go through something, especially something unpleasant or difficult

Example

She had to undergo surgery to recover.

她不得不接受手术以恢复。

A2 preposition /dɪˈspaɪt/

despite

尽管

Meaning

Without being affected by; in spite of.

Example

He continued his work despite the difficulties.

尽管有困难，他继续工作。

B1 noun /ˈproʊˌfaɪl/

profile

个人资料

Meaning

a description or representation of someone or something; an outline

Example

He updated his profile on the company website.

他更新了公司网站上的个人资料。

C2 noun /ˈsɒfɪzəm/

sophism

诡辩

Meaning

a clever but misleading argument; fallacious reasoning

Example

The politician's speech was full of sophism designed to mislead voters.

政治家的演讲充满了旨在误导选民的诡辩。

C1 adjective /ˈpɪt.i.ləs/

pitiless

无情

Meaning

showing no pity or compassion; cruel

Example

The pitiless ruler ignored the suffering of his people.

无情的统治者忽视了他人民的痛苦。

B1 verb /skriːm/

scream

尖叫

Meaning

to make a loud, high-pitched sound, usually because of fear, pain, or excitement

Example

She screamed when she saw the spider.

她看到蜘蛛时尖叫了。

B2 noun ˈsækrɪfaɪs

sacrifice

牺牲

Meaning

An act of giving up something valued for the sake of something else.

Example

The country was freed due to the sacrifice of the warriors.

国家因战士们的牺牲而获得自由。

C2 noun /ɪnˈtriːti/

entreaty

恳求

Meaning

An earnest or humble request or plea.

Example

She made an entreaty for peace during the heated argument.

她在激烈的争论中恳求和平。

C1 verb /ˈmedɪkeɪt/

medicate

用药治疗

Meaning

to treat with medicine; to give drugs to someone for medical purposes

Example

The doctor will medicate the patient to reduce inflammation.

医生将为病人治疗以减轻炎症。

C1 adjective /əˈblɪɡ.ə.tɔː.ri/

obligatory

强制的

Meaning

Required by a legal, moral, or other rule; compulsory.

Example

Wearing a seatbelt is obligatory in most countries.

在大多数国家，系安全带是强制的。

C2 noun /bɜːrˈlɛsk/

burlesque

滑稽模仿剧

Meaning

A humorous and exaggerated imitation of a serious work; a type of theatrical entertainment involving comedy and parody.

Example

The play was a clever burlesque of traditional opera.

这出戏是对传统歌剧的巧妙滑稽模仿。

C2 noun /ˈʌm.brə/

Umbra

完全的阴影，太阳黑子的黑暗中心

Meaning

the fully shaded inner region of a shadow cast by an opaque object; the dark center of a sunspot

Example

During the eclipse, we stood in the moon's umbra.

在日食期间，我们站在月亮的本影中。

C2 adjective /trænsˈfjuːzəbl̩/

transfusible

可输血的

Meaning

capable of being transfused, especially referring to blood or fluids

Example

Only transfusible blood types are used in the hospital.

只有可输血的血型才会在医院使用。

B2 adverb /ˈwɔːm.li/

Warmly

热情地; 亲切地

Meaning

in a warm manner; with warmth; cordially; affectionately

Example

She welcomed the guests warmly at the door.

她在门口热情地欢迎客人。

Meaning

Not able to be divided or separated.

Example

The country's unity was indivisible despite differences.

A1 noun /noʊˈvɛmbər/

november

十一月

Meaning

the eleventh month of the year in the Gregorian calendar

Example

November is often cool and quiet before winter begins.

十一月通常在冬天开始前比较凉爽而安静。

C2 noun /əˈzeɪ.li.ə/

azalea

杜鹃花

Meaning

a flowering shrub with brightly colored blooms, often grown ornamentally

Example

The garden was full of blooming azaleas in spring.

花园里春天盛开着杜鹃花。

C1 noun /ˈkoʊhɔːrts/

cohorts

队列

Meaning

Groups of people who share a common feature or experience.

Example

Researchers compared the health outcomes of different cohorts.

研究人员比较了不同队列的健康结果。

B1 noun /ˈslɪpər/

Slipper

拖鞋

Meaning

light, comfortable shoe without a back, worn indoors

Example

She put on her slippers before walking around the house.

她在走遍房子之前穿上了拖鞋。

C2 verb /ˌpriːɔːrˈdeɪn/

preordain

预定

Meaning

To decide or determine an outcome in advance, especially by fate or divine will.

Example

They believed their meeting was preordained by destiny.

他们相信他们的相遇是命运注定的。

A2 noun /ˈbækɡraʊnd/

Background

背景

Meaning

the circumstances or situation that form the setting; a person's education, experience, or social circumstances

Example

She has a strong background in mathematics and computer science.

她在数学和计算机科学方面有着强大的背景。

C1 noun /hɔːrd/

horde

一群人

Meaning

A large group or crowd, especially one that is disorderly or difficult to control.

Example

A horde of fans gathered outside the stadium.

一群粉丝聚集在体育场外。

C1 adjective /tænˈdʒɛnʃəl/

tangential

切线的

Meaning

relating to or along a tangent; slightly or indirectly related to something

Example

His remarks were tangential to the main topic of discussion.

他的评论与讨论的主题有点关系。

C1 verb /ɪkˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ/

extinguish

熄灭

Meaning

to put out a fire, light, or to end something

Example

The firefighters managed to extinguish the blaze within an hour.

消防员在一个小时内成功扑灭了大火。

C1 adjective /prəˈlɪf.ɪk/

prolific

多产的

Meaning

Present in large numbers or quantities; plentiful; producing many works, results, or offspring.

Example

The author is prolific, having written over 30 books.

作者是多产的，写了超过30本书。

C1 noun /səˈbraɪəti/

sobriety

清醒

Meaning

the state of being sober; self-restraint and seriousness

Example

He has maintained his sobriety for five years.

他已经保持清醒五年了。

B2 verb /sɜːrdʒ/

surge

激增

Meaning

to move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward

Example

The crowd surged forward when the gates opened.

当大门打开时，人群向前涌动。

B2 noun /ˈruːmər/

Rumour

流言; 八卦; 新闻

Meaning

a currently circulating story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth; gossip

Example

There's a rumour that the company will close next month.

有传言说公司将在下个月关闭。

C2 noun /ˈsætər/

satyr

幸福

Meaning

a creature from Greek mythology depicted as a lustful being, often half-man and half-goat; by extension, a lecherous man

Example

In the museum mural, a satyr plays the panpipes while dancing in the woods.

当她获得奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。

B1 noun/adjective /ˈɪnstənt/

instant

瞬间

Meaning

A very short period of time; happening immediately.

Example

He replied in an instant without hesitation.

他毫不犹豫地在瞬间作出回应。

C2 verb /ɪmˈpɛnd/

impend

临近

Meaning

to be about to happen; to loom threateningly

Example

Dark clouds suggested that a storm was impeding.

乌云暗示着暴风雨即将来临。

A2 pronoun /huːˈɛvər/

whoever

无论谁

Meaning

any person who; no matter who

Example

Whoever wants to join the trip must register today.

无论谁想加入旅行，都必须今天注册。

C1 adjective /ˈtɑːrdi/

tardy

迟到

Meaning

Delayed; arriving or happening late.

Example

The student received a warning for being tardy to class.

学生因上课迟到而收到警告。

B2 noun /ˈrɪdəl/

Riddle

谜语

Meaning

a question or statement intentionally phrased so as to require ingenuity in ascertaining its answer or meaning; a puzzle

Example

The ancient riddle stumped all the scholars for years.

古老的谜语让所有学者困扰了多年。

C1 noun /əbˈzɜːvəns/

observance

遵守

Meaning

The practice of following a custom, rule, or religious law.

Example

The festival is held in observance of a centuries-old tradition.

该节庆是为了遵守一项百年传统而举行的。

C1 adverb /ˈnoʊɪŋli/

knowingly

故意

Meaning

in a way that shows you are aware of something; intentionally

Example

She knowingly kept the secret from her friends.

她故意对朋友们保守了秘密。

B1 noun /ˌbækˈjɑːrd/

backyard

幸福

Meaning

an area of land behind a house, typically used for recreation or gardening

Example

The children played football in the backyard.

当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。

B2 verb /pərˈsuː/

pursue

追求

Meaning

to follow or chase with the intent to catch or achieve something

Example

She decided to pursue her dreams of becoming a doctor.

她决定追求成为医生的梦想。

C1 verb /rɪˈpjuː.di.eɪt/

repudiate

拒绝

Meaning

to refuse to accept, recognize, or support something

Example

He repudiated the claim that he was involved in the scandal.

他拒绝了他参与丑闻的说法。

C1 noun /ˈpetɪkoʊt/

Petti-coat

裙子内衬

Meaning

an undergarment worn by women under a dress or skirt

Example

She wore a white petticoat under her dress.

她穿着一条白色的衬裙在她的裙子下面。

C1 adjective /ˈvɛnəˌreɪtɪd/

venerated

受人尊敬的

Meaning

respected and admired deeply

Example

The venerated professor was honored with an award.

这位受人尊敬的教授获得了奖项。

C2 noun /ˈprɪvɪti/

privity

私密关系, 合同关系

Meaning

A close, private, or special relationship; in law, the direct connection between parties to a contract.

Example

There was no privity of contract between the supplier and the customer.

供应商和客户之间没有合同关系。

C1 noun /ˈsɪk.əl/

Sickle

镰刀

Meaning

a tool with a curved metal blade and short handle used for cutting grain crops

Example

The farmer harvested wheat using a traditional sickle.

农民用传统的镰刀收割小麦。

B2 noun /ˈsɛktər/

sector

行业

Meaning

a distinct part or area of an economy, society, or industry

Example

The technology sector is growing rapidly.

科技行业正在迅速发展。

B2 noun /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːmənt/

disagreement

分歧

Meaning

a failure to agree or a difference in opinion

Example

Their disagreement on the issue caused a delay in the project.

他们在这个问题上的分歧导致了项目的延迟。

C1 noun /ˈdæn.drʌf/

Dandruff

头皮屑

Meaning

small white or grey flakes of dead skin that form on the scalp and fall from the hair

Example

He used a special shampoo to treat his persistent dandruff problem.

他使用了一种特殊的洗发水来治疗他持续的头皮屑问题。

B2 verb /ˈtɛrəˌfaɪ/

terrify

使惊吓

Meaning

To cause someone to feel extreme fear.

Example

The loud thunder terrified the children.

响亮的雷声把孩子们吓坏了。

C1 adjective /ˌɔːrθəˈpiːdɪk/

orthopedic

与骨骼或肌肉畸形的矫正有关

Meaning

Relating to the correction of deformities of bones or muscles.

Example

She visited an orthopedic surgeon for her back pain.

她因为背痛去看了骨科医生。

C2 adjective /koʊˈtɜːr.mɪ.nəs/

coterminous

共边

Meaning

having the same boundaries or extent in space, time, or meaning

Example

The two jurisdictions are coterminous, sharing the same borders.

这两个司法管辖区是共边的，共享相同的边界。

C2 noun /ˈbriːtʃɪz/

Breeckes

膝盖长度裤子

Meaning

knee-length trousers; short pants

Example

He wore riding breeches for the equestrian event.

他为马术比赛穿了膝盖长度裤子。

C1 adjective /ˈsleɪ.vɪʃ/

slavish

奴隶般的

Meaning

showing no originality; completely imitative or overly submissive

Example

His slavish devotion to tradition prevented any innovation.

他对传统的奴隶般忠诚阻碍了任何创新。

C2 noun /ˈædʒ.ə.tənt/

Adjutant

阿金顿鹳

Meaning

a large water bird with long legs and neck, also known as adjutant stork

Example

The adjutant stork stood motionless in the shallow water.

那只阿金顿鹳站在浅水中不动。

A1 noun /mʌnθ/

month

月

Meaning

a period of about four weeks or one-twelfth of a year

Example

She visits her grandparents once a month.

她每个月都会去看祖父母一次。

C1 adjective prəˈvɪnʃəl

provincial

省级

Meaning

Of or concerning a province of a country or empire.

Example

Bengali was not just a provincial language.

孟加拉语不仅仅是一个省级语言。

A2 verb /taɪp/

type

打字

Meaning

to write using a keyboard or typewriter

Example

She can type very fast on the computer.

她可以在电脑上非常快地打字。

B1 adjective /ˈɪnəsənt/

Innocent

无辜的; 纯洁的; 无害的

Meaning

free from guilt or sin; pure; harmless; naive

Example

The innocent child had no idea that her parents were planning a surprise party.

那个无辜的孩子不知道她的父母正在策划一个惊喜派对。

A1 noun /breɪk/

break

休息

Meaning

A pause in work or during an activity or event.

Example

Short breaks refresh your mind.

短暂的休息可以让你的思维焕然一新。

C1 adjective /ˈmɜː(r)dərəs/

Murderous

谋杀的; 有杀意的; 极其暴力的; 嗜血的

Meaning

having the intent to kill; extremely violent; bloodthirsty

Example

The murderous look in his eyes frightened everyone.

他眼中那谋杀的目光吓坏了所有人。

C2 noun /ˈlænjæp/

lagniappe

额外礼物

Meaning

A small gift or bonus given by a seller to a customer.

Example

The shopkeeper offered a piece of candy as a lagniappe.

店主作为额外礼物提供了一颗糖果。

C1 verb ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪʃ

languish

衰退或萎缩

Meaning

To remain in a state of neglect or decline for a long time without improvement.

Example

The project began to languish due to a lack of funding.

该项目因缺乏资金而开始衰退。

C1 verb /bɪˈwɪldər/

bewilder

使困惑

Meaning

to cause someone to be confused or puzzled

Example

The complex instructions bewildered the students.

复杂的指令使学生感到困惑。

C1 noun /ˈwɒrənt/

Warrant

搜查令

Meaning

a legal document that gives police the authority to do something; justification or authority for an action

Example

The police obtained a search warrant before entering the building.

警方在进入大楼之前获得了搜查令。

B2 noun /kəˈrɪkjələm/

curriculum

课程

Meaning

The subjects comprising a course of study in a school, college, or university.

Example

The school updated its curriculum to include more digital literacy courses.

学校更新了其课程，增加了更多的数字素养课程。

B1 noun /ˌpɒp.jəˈlær.ə.ti/

Popularity

受欢迎程度

Meaning

the state of being liked, admired, or supported by many people

Example

The singer's popularity has grown rapidly this year.

歌手的流行度今年快速增长。

C2 verb /ˈblændɪʃ/

blandish

奉承

Meaning

to flatter or coax someone with kind words or praise in order to influence them

Example

He blandished the officials with compliments to gain their support.

他为了得到支持而奉承官员。

C2 verb /əˈbreɪd/

abrade

通过摩擦磨损

Meaning

to scrape or wear away the surface by friction or erosion

Example

The rough cloth can easily abrade the skin.

粗糙的布料容易磨损皮肤。

C1 adjective/verb /ˈwɒrəntɪd/

warranted

有理由的

Meaning

Justified or authorized under the circumstances.

Example

Her anger was warranted after the unfair treatment.

她的愤怒在不公平的待遇之后是有理由的。

C1 noun /pluːm/

plume

一根大而柔软的羽毛，或者类似羽毛的东西

Meaning

a large, soft feather or something resembling a feather

Example

The soldier wore a red plume on his helmet.

士兵戴着一根红色羽毛在他的头盔上。

C1 adjective /ˈpræk.tɪ.kə.bəl/

practicable

可行

Meaning

able to be done or put into practice successfully

Example

The plan is not practicable without more resources.

没有更多的资源，这个计划是不可行的。

B1 noun /ˈblen.dər/

Blender

搅拌机

Meaning

an electric kitchen appliance used to mix, purée, or emulsify food and liquids

Example

She used the blender to make a delicious smoothie.

她用搅拌机做了一个美味的冰沙。

C2 noun /ˈtrɪp.lɪ.kət/

triplicate

三份副本

Meaning

A set of three identical copies of something.

Example

The documents were prepared in triplicate for official use.

文件为官方使用已准备成三份。