C1 noun /ˈheɪl.stɔːrm/

Hailstorm

冰雹风暴

Meaning

a violent storm with hail falling from the sky

Example

The hailstorm damaged many cars in the parking lot.

冰雹风暴损坏了停车场中的许多汽车。

C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɛndɪŋ/

impending

即将来临

Meaning

about to happen soon, usually something unpleasant or threatening

Example

The villagers were worried about the impending flood.

村民们为即将来临的洪水感到担忧。

C1 noun /ˈænəɡræm/

anagram

通过重新排列另一个单词或短语的字母而形成的单词或短语。

Meaning

A word or phrase formed by rearranging the letters of another word or phrase.

Example

The word 'listen' is an anagram of 'silent'.

'listen' 是 'silent' 的变位词。

C2 verb /aʊtˈraɪd/

outride

超越

Meaning

to ride faster, farther, or better than someone else

Example

The young rider managed to outride his competitors in the race.

年轻的骑手在比赛中成功超越了他的竞争对手。

B2 adjective /hɪˈstɛrɪkəl/

hysterical

极其搞笑或情绪失控

Meaning

Extremely funny or uncontrollably emotional.

Example

The comedian's jokes were absolutely hysterical.

这位喜剧演员的笑话简直太搞笑了。

C2 noun /ˌpɛrəɡrɪˈneɪʃən/

peregrination

朝圣之旅

Meaning

A long journey or wandering, especially on foot.

Example

Their peregrination across Asia lasted two years.

他们横跨亚洲的朝圣之旅持续了两年。

B2 noun, verb /ˈbʌŋkər/

bunker

地堡

Meaning

a reinforced underground shelter; to place or store something in a protected place

Example

They hid in a bunker during the air raid.

空袭期间他们躲在地堡里。

B2 verb /ˈɔːdɪt/

audit

审计

Meaning

to examine and verify financial records or accounts officially

Example

The accountant will audit the company's books next month.

会计师将在下个月审计公司的账目。

C2 noun /ˈsaɪnɪkjʊər/

sinecure

轻松工作

Meaning

a position requiring little or no work but giving financial benefit or status

Example

He was given a sinecure at the university as a reward for his loyalty.

作为对他忠诚的奖励，他在大学获得了一个轻松的职位。

C2 adjective /ˈlɪŋɡwəl/

lingual

与舌头相关

Meaning

Relating to the tongue or speech.

Example

The dentist examined the patient's lingual surface of the teeth.

牙医检查了病人的牙齿舌面。

B1 noun /raɪs ˈkʊkər/

Rice cooker

电饭煲

Meaning

an electric appliance designed to cook rice automatically

Example

The rice cooker automatically switches off when the rice is perfectly cooked.

当米饭煮得刚好时，电饭煲会自动关闭。

C2 noun /ˈpoʊltɪs/

poultice

温暖的草药敷料

Meaning

a soft, moist mass of material applied to the body to relieve soreness and inflammation

Example

The nurse applied a warm poultice to his injured leg.

护士把温暖的敷料敷在他受伤的腿上。

C2 adjective /əˈstrɪndʒənt/

astringent

严厉的

Meaning

sharp or severe in manner or style; also describes a substance that contracts skin or body tissues

Example

Her astringent tone silenced the noisy class.

她那严厉的语气让嘈杂的课堂安静下来。

B2 adjective /ˈtʃʌbi/

chubby

圆润

Meaning

slightly fat in a way that looks healthy and pleasant

Example

The baby has chubby cheeks.

宝宝有圆润的脸颊。

B2 adverb /rɪˈɡɑrdləs/

regardless

不管

Meaning

without paying attention to the current situation or condition

Example

She will go to the party regardless of the weather.

她将去派对，不管天气如何。

C1 noun ˌriː.pɚˈkʌʃ.ənz

repercussions

后果

Meaning

The unintended consequences or effects of an action or event.

Example

The new policy had unintended repercussions on the economy.

新的政策对经济产生了意外的影响。

B1 noun, verb /ˈkrɛdɪt/

credit

Meaning

As a noun: the ability to obtain goods or services before payment; recognition for an achievement. As a verb: to publicly acknowledge someone's contribution.

Example

She received credit for her contribution to the project.

C2 adjective /spæzˈmɒdɪk/

spasmodic

痉挛性

Meaning

occurring irregularly or in sudden bursts

Example

The patient experienced spasmodic coughing during the night.

病人在夜间经历了痉挛性咳嗽。

B2 noun /ˈrɪə.lɪ.zəm/

realism

现实主义

Meaning

The quality of representing things as they are; a practical or factual view.

Example

Her paintings are admired for their realism.

她的画作因其现实主义而受到赞赏。

C1 adjective kəˈlɒs.əl

Colossal

巨大的

Meaning

Extremely large, gigantic, enormous in size or extent.

Example

The colossal pyramids of Egypt are a marvel of architecture.

埃及的巨大神庙是建筑学的奇迹。

C2 noun /ˈɪd.i.ə.si/

Idiocy

愚蠢

Meaning

extremely stupid behavior or actions; foolishness

Example

The decision to ignore safety protocols was pure idiocy that endangered everyone.

忽视安全协议的决定是纯粹的愚蠢，危及了每个人。

A1 pronoun /ˈɛniwʌn/

anyone

某人

Meaning

any person at all; used to refer to an unspecified person

Example

Does anyone know the answer to this question?

有人知道这个问题的答案吗？

C1 verb /uːz/

ooze

渗透

Meaning

to slowly flow or leak out through small openings or pores

Example

Blood began to ooze from the small cut.

血液开始从小伤口渗透出来。

A1 adjective /raʊnd/

round

圆形的

Meaning

having a circular shape; shaped like a sphere or disk

Example

The table was round and had a smooth surface.

桌子是圆形的，表面光滑。

C1 verb /ˈpʌməl/

pummel

痛打

Meaning

To strike repeatedly with the fists; to beat or hit forcefully.

Example

The boxer pummeled his opponent in the final round.

拳击手在最后一回合痛打了对手。

C1 verb /ɪmˈpiːtʃ/

impeach

Meaning

To charge a public official with misconduct while in office.

Example

The parliament voted to impeach the president.

C2 noun /ˌvælədɪkˈtɔːriən/

valedictorian

最佳学生

Meaning

The student with the highest academic achievements in a graduating class, often chosen to give the farewell speech.

Example

She was honored as the valedictorian of her class.

她被尊为班级的最佳学生。

C1 noun /ˈstændˌstɪl/

standstill

停滞

Meaning

a situation in which all movement or activity stops

Example

The traffic came to a standstill after the accident.

事故发生后，交通陷入了停滞。

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。

B2 noun /swɪŋ/

Swing

秋千

Meaning

move or cause to move back and forth or from side to side while suspended or on an axis

Example

The children love to swing in the park.

孩子们喜欢在公园里荡秋千。

C1 adjective ˌɪn.təˈstel.ər

interstellar

星际的，星际间，宇宙的

Meaning

Occurring or situated between stars.

Example

Scientists study interstellar travel possibilities.

科学家研究星际旅行的可能性。

B2 noun /ˈtæd.poʊl/

Tadpole

蝌蚪

Meaning

the larval stage of a frog or toad, having gills and a tail

Example

The pond was full of tadpoles swimming around.

池塘里到处是游动的蝌蚪。

B1 noun /ˈproʊɡræmɪŋ/

programing

编程

Meaning

the process of writing computer code to create software or applications

Example

He spends most of his time learning computer programming.

他把大部分时间用来学习计算机编程。

C2 adjective /pərˈfɛktəbl/

perfectible

可完善的

Meaning

capable of being made perfect or improved

Example

Human nature is imperfect but perfectible.

人性是不完美的，但可以完善。

C1 noun /ˈækəleɪd/

accolade

荣誉

Meaning

An award, honor, or expression of praise.

Example

She received an accolade for her outstanding performance.

她因出色的表现获得了荣誉。

B1 noun /əkˈsɛptəns/

acceptance

接受

Meaning

the act of agreeing to receive or undertake something offered

Example

Her acceptance of the award was met with applause.

她接受奖项时，掌声四起。

C1 noun /ˈmjʊr.əl/

Mural

壁画

Meaning

a painting or artwork applied directly on a wall or ceiling

Example

The artist painted a beautiful mural on the school wall.

艺术家在学校的墙上画了一幅美丽的壁画。

A2 noun /ˈælbəm/

album

相册

Meaning

A collection of songs or photographs compiled into a single book, record, or digital file.

Example

She showed me her travel album full of beautiful pictures.

她给我看了她的旅行相册，里面有很多漂亮的照片。

A2 noun /əˈdʌlt/

Adult

成年人；成人

Meaning

a person who is fully grown or developed; mature

Example

Only adults are allowed to enter this area.

只有成年人可以进入这个区域。

B2 noun /plæˈtoʊ/

plateau

高原，平坦的高地，变化不大的阶段

Meaning

an elevated flat area of land or a period of little change

Example

After months of growth, sales reached a plateau.

经过几个月的增长，销售达到了一个平台。

B1 adjective /rɪˈtaɪərd/

Retired

退休

Meaning

having left one's job and ceased to work; withdrawn from activity

Example

My retired grandfather enjoys gardening in his free time.

我的退休祖父喜欢在空闲时间种花。

B2 verb/noun /vɛnt/

vent

排气 / 允许空气或气体流动的开口

Meaning

to release air, gas, or strong emotions; an opening that allows air, gas, or liquid to pass

Example

She vented her frustration after the long meeting.

她在长时间的会议后发泄了她的沮丧情绪。

C2 verb /əˈsweɪdʒ/

assuage

缓解

Meaning

To make an unpleasant feeling less intense; to ease or relieve.

Example

The kind words helped assuage her anxiety.

善意的话帮助缓解了她的焦虑。

C1 adjective /mɪˈrækjələs/

Miraculous

奇迹的; 惊人的; 非凡的

Meaning

supernatural; amazing; extraordinary

Example

Her miraculous recovery amazed all the doctors.

她的奇迹般恢复让所有医生都吃惊。

C1 noun /ˈhed.weɪ/

Headway

进展; 进步; 向前迈进

Meaning

forward movement or progress, especially when this is slow or difficult

Example

Despite the challenges, the research team made significant headway in developing the new vaccine.

尽管面临挑战，研究团队在开发新疫苗方面取得了显著的进展。

B1 noun /ˈɡæsəˌliːn/

gasoline

汽油

Meaning

a liquid fuel made from petroleum, used mainly to power engines in vehicles

Example

The price of gasoline has increased significantly this month.

本月汽油价格显著上涨了。

C2 verb /ˈseɪʃiˌeɪt/

satiate

满足

Meaning

To satisfy fully, especially with food or desire.

Example

The large meal satiated his hunger.

丰盛的餐食满足了他的饥饿。

C2 adjective /ˈsmɑːrmi/

smarmy

奉承 / 虚伪的礼貌

Meaning

Excessively flattering or ingratiating, often insincerely.

Example

The salesman gave a smarmy pitch that felt fake.

销售员做了一个让人觉得虚假的奉承推销。

C1 adjective /tɛk ˈdrɪv.ən/

tech-driven

技术驱动

Meaning

Powered or guided by technology; dependent on technological advancement for operation.

Example

The agricultural sector is becoming more tech-driven for higher efficiency.

农业部门越来越依赖技术以提高效率。

C1 verb /ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪt/

intimidate

Meaning

To frighten or overawe someone, especially to make them do what one wants.

Example

The bully tried to intimidate the smaller kids.

B2 noun ˈiː.kəʊˌsɪs.təm

ecosystem

生态系统

Meaning

A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.

Example

A balanced ecosystem is crucial for environmental sustainability.

平衡的生态系统对环境可持续性至关重要。

A2 adjective /ˈrʌʃən/

russian

Meaning

relating to Russia, its people, or its language

Example

She is studying the Russian language at university.

B2 noun /menˈtæləti/

Mentality

心态; 思维方式

Meaning

The characteristic attitude of mind or way of thinking of a person or group

Example

The team needs to develop a winning mentality to succeed.

团队需要发展一种胜利的心态才能成功。

C1 verb /ˈnɪbəl/

nibble

啃

Meaning

to take small bites of food

Example

The rabbit nibbled on a carrot.

兔子咬着胡萝卜。

C1 noun ˈsɒv.rɪn.ti

sovereignty

主权

Meaning

The authority of a state to govern itself or another state; supreme power or authority.

Example

Sovereignty is essential for a nation's identity.

主权对国家的身份至关重要。

C2 noun /ˈkʌvən/

coven

女巫集会

Meaning

a group or gathering of witches

Example

The witches met secretly in a coven in the forest.

女巫们在森林中的一个女巫集会中悄悄聚集。

B1 noun, verb /ˈlaɪsəns/

license

许可证 / 许可

Meaning

A legal permission to do something (noun); to grant such permission (verb).

Example

You must have a driving license to operate a car legally.

您必须拥有驾驶执照才能合法开车。

B1 noun /seɪlz/

sales

Meaning

activities related to selling products or services

Example

The company saw a significant increase in sales during the holiday season.

B2 adjective /əˈpiː.lɪŋ/

Appealing

吸引人的; 有趣的; 令人愉快的

Meaning

attractive; interesting; pleasing

Example

The colorful garden looks very appealing to visitors.

五颜六色的花园对游客非常吸引人。

B2 adjective /ˈspaɪ.rəl/

Spiral

螺旋

Meaning

winding in a continuous curve; helical

Example

The spiral staircase led to the top floor.

螺旋楼梯通向了最上面的一层。

B2 adjective ˈeθ.ɪ.kəl

ethical

伦理的

Meaning

Relating to moral principles or the branch of knowledge dealing with these.

Example

Ethical considerations guide decisions.

伦理考虑引导决策。

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 /ˈdʒepərdaɪz/

jeopardize

危及

Meaning

to put something at risk of being damaged or destroyed

Example

His reckless behavior could jeopardize his career.

他鲁莽的行为可能会危及他的职业生涯。

B1 adverb /əˈperəntli/

Apparently

显然;

Meaning

seemingly; as far as one knows or can see; clearly; evidently

Example

Apparently, the meeting has been postponed to next week.

显然，会议已被推迟到下周。

C2 noun /ˈθiː.ɑːr.ki/

thearchy

神权政治

Meaning

Rule or government by the gods; divine sovereignty.

Example

In ancient cultures, some societies believed in thearchy where gods directly guided human affairs.

在古代文化中，一些社会相信神权政治，其中神直接引导人类事务。

C1 verb ɪmˈbjuː

Imbue

将某个想法或感觉深深融入某人的心灵

Meaning

Mixing some idea or feeling deeply into someone's mind

Example

The teacher tried to imbue students with a love for learning.

老师试图将对学习的热爱注入学生心中。

C1 verb /per/

pare

削皮

Meaning

to cut away the outer covering or reduce something gradually

Example

She pared the apple before eating it.

她在吃苹果前削了皮。

C1 adjective /prəˈdɪdʒəs/

prodigious

惊人的

Meaning

remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree

Example

The team made a prodigious effort to complete the project on time.

团队为按时完成项目做出了惊人的努力。

B1 noun /ˌrɛdʒɪˈstreɪʃən/

registration

注册

Meaning

the action or process of enrolling or signing up for something

Example

The registration for the event will close tomorrow.

活动的注册将在明天关闭。

C1 noun /ˌɛksɪˈkjuːʃənər/

executioner

刽子手

Meaning

A person who carries out a death sentence by execution.

Example

The executioner prepared the gallows for the condemned prisoner.

刽子手为被定罪的囚犯准备了绞刑架。

B2 noun ˈdɪdʒɪtəl ˈfɔːrmæt

Digital Format

数字格式

Meaning

A format in which information is stored as electronic data.

Example

A digital format family tree can be shared online.

数字格式的家谱可以在线共享。

C1 adjective /ˈæŋ.ɡjə.lər/

Angular

角度的

Meaning

having sharp corners or edges; relating to angles

Example

The building has an angular design with sharp corners.

这座建筑具有角度设计，角落尖锐。

C2 noun /ˈklæŋər/

clangor

响声，轰鸣

Meaning

A loud, resonant, and continuous noise, often metallic.

Example

The clangor of the church bells filled the town square.

教堂钟声的轰鸣充满了小镇的广场。

C2 adjective /ˈmɪn.ɪ.skjuːl/

miniscule

微小

Meaning

Extremely small or tiny.

Example

The error was so miniscule that nobody noticed it.

这个错误如此微小，以至于没人注意到它。

A2 noun /ˈmænɪdʒər/

manager

经理

Meaning

a person responsible for controlling or administering an organization or group of staff

Example

The manager approved the new project plan.

经理批准了新的项目计划。

B2 noun /ɡriːnz/

Greens

绿叶蔬菜

Meaning

Leafy vegetables such as spinach, lettuce, and cabbage

Example

Eating greens is important for good health.

吃绿色蔬菜对健康很重要。

C2 noun /ˈfʌriər/

furrier

毛皮商人

Meaning

A person who prepares or deals in furs.

Example

The furrier displayed fine coats in his shop.

毛皮商人在他的店里展示了精美的大衣。

C1 noun /ˈmɪmɪkri/

mimicry

模仿

Meaning

The act of imitating someone or something, often for humor or learning.

Example

The comedian’s mimicry of celebrities made the audience laugh.

喜剧演员通过模仿名人让观众捧腹大笑。

A2 noun pəˈzɪʃ.ən

position

位置

Meaning

A particular way in which someone or something is placed or arranged.

Example

The team's position reflects consistent performance.

团队的位置反映了持续的表现。

C1 noun /kjʊˈreɪtər/

curator

策展人

Meaning

a person who is responsible for the care and management of a museum, gallery, or collection

Example

The curator organized a new exhibition of ancient artifacts.

策展人组织了一个新的古代文物展览。

C2 verb /əˈmælɡəmeɪt/

amalgamate

合并

Meaning

to combine or unite to form one organization or structure; to merge

Example

The two companies decided to amalgamate their operations.

这两家公司决定合并他们的运营。

A1 adjective /ˈhʌŋɡri/

Hungry

饥饿的

Meaning

feeling the need for food; having a strong desire or craving

Example

I am very hungry after working all day.

我工作了一整天后非常饿。

A2 verb ɜrn

earn

赚取

Meaning

To obtain money, typically as payment for work or through investment; to acquire or deserve through one's efforts.

Example

Assets help you earn income even while sleeping.

资产帮助你即使在睡觉时也能赚取收入。

B1 adjective /ˈrel.ə.vənt/

Relevant

sessions

会议, 会议期, 时段

Meaning

A meeting of an official body, especially a court of law, to conduct its business; a period devoted to a particular activity.

Example

The sessions lasted for three hours.

会议持续了三个小时。

B2 noun ɪˈmɪʃ.ən

emission

排放

Meaning

The release or discharge of gases, particles, or other substances into the environment.

Example

Car manufacturers are reducing carbon emissions.

汽车制造商正在减少碳排放。

C2 noun /ˈʌp.wel.ɪŋ/

upwelling

上升流

Meaning

An oceanographic phenomenon that involves wind-driven motion of dense, cooler, and nutrient-rich water towards the ocean surface.

Example

Upwelling brings nutrients to the ocean surface.

上升流将营养物质带到海洋表面。

B2 noun /dɪˈkeɪ/

Decay

腐烂; 分解; 衰退

Meaning

the process of rotting or decomposing; gradual decline or deterioration

Example

The old building showed signs of decay after years of neglect.

这座老建筑在多年疏忽后显示出腐烂的迹象。

A1 verb, noun /kraɪ/

cry

Meaning

To shed tears as an expression of emotion such as sadness or pain; also a loud call or shout.

Example

The baby began to cry when she was hungry.

B2 adjective /əˈnɒn.ɪ.məs/

Anonymous

匿名的; 无名的

Meaning

having an unknown name or identity; nameless

Example

The author published the book under an anonymous pseudonym.

作者以匿名的笔名出版了这本书。

C1 verb /ˈiːvzdrɒp/

eavesdrop

偷听

Meaning

to secretly listen to a conversation

Example

She stood near the door to eavesdrop on their conversation.

她站在门口偷听他们的谈话。

B2 adjective /əˈɡriːəbl/

Agreeable

宜人; 令人愉快; 迷人; 愿意同意

Meaning

pleasant; enjoyable; delightful; willing to agree

Example

The weather is very agreeable today.

今天的天气非常宜人。

C1 verb məˈnɒp.ə.laɪz

monopolize

垄断

Meaning

Control exclusively, dominate market.

Example

The company tried to monopolize the market.

该公司试图垄断市场。

C1 noun ˌsæn.ɪ.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

sanitization

消毒

Meaning

The process of cleaning and disinfecting to eliminate germs and bacteria.

Example

Regular sanitization keeps appliances germ-free.

定期消毒保持设备无菌。

B2 noun /ˈker.ə.siːn/

Kerosene

煤油

Meaning

a combustible hydrocarbon liquid widely used as a fuel in lamps and heating systems

Example

The old lamp burned kerosene to provide light during power outages.

老式的灯燃烧煤油以在停电时提供光源。

B2 noun /wɔːrd/

ward

病房

Meaning

A separate room in a hospital for patients; also a division of a city or a person under guardianship.

Example

She was admitted to the children's ward.

她被接收进了儿童病房。

C1 noun /ˌɪmpɔːrˈteɪʃən/

importation

进口

Meaning

The act of bringing goods or services into a country from abroad

Example

The importation of luxury goods is strictly regulated.

奢侈品的进口受到严格监管。

C2 noun /məˈlɛvələns/

malevolence

恶意

Meaning

The state or condition of being malevolent; having or showing a wish to do evil to others.

Example

His malevolence was clear in the cruel way he treated his rivals.

他的恶意在他对待竞争对手的残忍方式中表现得淋漓尽致。

B2 noun /ˌaʊtˈsaɪdə(r)/

outsider

局外人

Meaning

a person who is not accepted as a member of a particular group or community

Example

As a new student, she often felt like an outsider at school.

作为新生，她常常觉得自己在学校是个局外人。

C2 adjective /ˌpɛntəˈveɪlənt/

pentavalent

五价

Meaning

Having a valence of five, especially in chemistry.

Example

Phosphorus can exist in a pentavalent state.

磷可以以五价状态存在。

B2 noun əˈmend.mənts

amendments

修正案

Meaning

Changes or additions made to improve a text, law, or constitution.

Example

Amendments reflect evolving public needs.

修正案反映了不断发展的公共需求。

C2 noun /draɪd roʊz ˈpɛtəlz/

Dried Rose Petals

干玫瑰花瓣

Meaning

dehydrated petals from roses used for culinary and aromatic purposes

Example

The dessert was garnished with dried rose petals.

这道甜点用干玫瑰花瓣装饰。

B2 noun /ˈsʌ.plɪ.mənt/

Supplement

补充

Meaning

something that completes or adds to something else; a dietary product

Example

She takes vitamin supplements to maintain her health.

她服用维生素补充剂来保持她的健康。

C2 noun /prɪˈsɛntɪmənt/

presentiment

预感

Meaning

An intuitive feeling about the future, especially of something bad about to happen.

Example

He had a strong presentiment that the plan would fail.

他有强烈的预感，计划会失败。

B1 noun ˌɪnspɪˈreɪʃən

inspiration

灵感

Meaning

The process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, especially to do something creative.

Example

His journey to success became an inspiration for many.

他的成功之路成为了许多人的灵感。

C1 noun /ˈsɔːl.tɪd fɪʃ/

Salted fish

咸鱼

Meaning

fish preserved with salt; dried and salted fish for storage

Example

Salted fish is a traditional way to preserve seafood.

咸鱼是保存海鲜的传统方法。

B2 verb /səʊ/

sew

幸福

Meaning

to join pieces of fabric or material together using a needle and thread

Example

She learned to sew her own clothes at an early age.

她在获得奖项时无法掩饰她的快乐。

B2 adjective /ˌkɒn.fɪˈden.ʃəl/

Confidential

机密; 私人; 应保持秘密的

Meaning

secret; private; intended to be kept secret

Example

Please keep this information confidential.

请保持这些信息的机密性。

A2 noun /ˈtʃer.i/

Cherry

樱桃

Meaning

a small round red or black fruit with a hard seed inside

Example

She picked fresh cherries from the tree in her garden.

她从花园的树上摘下了新鲜的樱桃。

C1 noun ˈɪm.pɪ.təs

impetus

推动力

Meaning

The force or motivation that drives something forward; momentum.

Example

The new policy provided an impetus for economic growth.

新政策为经济增长提供了推动力。

B1 verb /rɪˈvjuː/

review

复习

Meaning

to examine or assess something again; to write a critical evaluation

Example

I need to review my notes before the exam.

我需要在考试前复习我的笔记。

B2 noun /ˈlænd.lɔːrd/

Landlord

房东

Meaning

a man who rents out land, a building, or accommodation; a male property owner

Example

The landlord agreed to fix the broken heating system before winter arrived.

房东同意在冬天到来之前修理坏掉的暖气系统。

C2 noun /ˈɪntəˌkrɒpɪŋ/

intercropping

间作农业

Meaning

The agricultural practice of cultivating two or more crops simultaneously in the same field to maximize land use efficiency and improve soil health.

Example

Intercropping can help improve soil fertility and pest control.

间作农业有助于改善土壤肥力和害虫控制。

B2 verb /pərˈsɪst/

persist

Meaning

to continue firmly in an action or opinion despite difficulty or opposition

Example

She decided to persist in her efforts to learn French.

C1 noun kəˈmɛns.mənt

commencement

开始

Meaning

The beginning of something; a ceremony at which degrees or diplomas are conferred on graduating students.

Example

The commencement ceremony marked the start of a new journey.

开始仪式标志着新旅程的开始。

C1 adjective /tjuːˈmʌltʃuəs/

tumultuous

动荡

Meaning

Characterized by disorder, noisy excitement, or emotional agitation.

Example

They had a tumultuous relationship full of ups and downs.

他们有一段充满波动的关系，起伏不定。

B2 adverb /ˈθɪkli/

Thickly

密集地

Meaning

in a thick manner; densely; heavily

Example

The forest was thickly wooded with tall pine trees.

森林被高大的松树密集覆盖。

C1 noun /fɔːn/

Fawn

小鹿

Meaning

a young deer; a light yellowish-brown color

Example

The mother deer protects her fawn from predators.

母鹿保护她的小鹿免受掠食者的伤害。

C1 adjective /səbˈvɜːrsɪv/

subversive

颠覆性的

Meaning

seeking or intended to undermine or overthrow an established system or authority

Example

The group was banned for its subversive activities.

该团体因其颠覆性活动而被禁止。

C2 adjective fəˈleɪ.ʃəs

fallacious

虚假的

Meaning

Based on false reasoning or misleading arguments.

Example

His argument was based on fallacious reasoning.

他的论点是基于虚假的推理。

C1 adjective /ˈstrætɪfaɪd/

stratified

Meaning

arranged or classified in layers or strata

Example

Society in the past was highly stratified based on class and wealth.