A1 noun /her/

Hair

头发

Meaning

any of the fine thread-like strands growing from the skin of humans and animals

Example

She decided to cut her long hair short for a fresh new look this summer.

她决定在这个夏天剪短她的长发，打造一个清新的新形象。

B2 noun /ˈdrɔː.bæk/

Drawback

缺点; 不利因素; 问题

Meaning

a feature that renders something less acceptable; a disadvantage or problem

Example

The main drawback of living in the city is the high cost of housing.

住在城市的主要缺点是高昂的住房成本。

C1 noun /vəˈnɪər/

veneer

幸福

Meaning

A thin decorative covering of fine wood applied to a coarser wood or other material; a superficially attractive appearance.

Example

The table was covered with a thin veneer of mahogany.

当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。

C1 noun /nuːs/

Noose

套索

Meaning

a loop with a running knot used for hanging; a trap or snare

Example

The cowboy made a noose to catch the wild horse.

牛仔做了一个套索来抓住野马。

C2 adjective /ˈrɛkənˌdaɪt/ or /ˈrɛkəndaɪt/

recondite

鲜为人知或难以理解的

Meaning

Little known or difficult to understand.

Example

The professor’s lecture was full of recondite theories.

教授的讲座充满了深奥的理论。

A1 adjective /ˈfʌn.i/

Funny

有趣的; 奇怪的; 好笑的;

Meaning

humorous; strange; amusing;

Example

He told a funny joke that made everyone laugh.

他讲了一个有趣的笑话，让大家都笑了。

C1 noun /məˈnɒɡəmi/

monogamy

一夫一妻制

Meaning

The practice of being married to or in a relationship with only one person at a time.

Example

Many cultures encourage monogamy as the ideal form of marriage.

许多文化鼓励一夫一妻制作为理想的婚姻形式。

A2 adjective /ˈhɛl.θi/

healthy

健康的

Meaning

Good physical and mental condition, free from disease or illness.

Example

Regular exercise and a balanced diet keep the body healthy.

规律的锻炼和均衡的饮食保持身体健康。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈvɑːlənˌtɛri/

involuntary

不由自主

Meaning

done without will or conscious control

Example

He gave an involuntary shiver when he heard the loud noise.

他听到响亮的声音时不由自主地打了个寒战。

C1 noun /ˈriːpər/

reaper

割草和收获作物的人或机器

Meaning

a person or machine that cuts and gathers crops

Example

The reaper moved slowly through the golden fields.

瑞珀缓缓地穿过金色的田野。

A2 adjective /ˈfuː.lɪʃ/

Foolish

愚蠢的; 傻的; 可笑的

Meaning

lacking good sense or judgment; unwise; silly

Example

It was foolish of him to drive in such heavy rain.

在这样的暴雨中开车真是愚蠢。

A2 verb /heɪt/

hate

讨厌

Meaning

to feel intense dislike or aversion for someone or something

Example

I hate waiting in long lines.

我讨厌在长队里等待。

A1 noun /wel/

Well

井; 福利;

Meaning

a deep hole in the ground from which water is obtained

Example

The villagers get water from the old well in the center of town.

村民们从村中心的老水井取水。

B2 noun /ˈrem.ə.di/

Remedy

药物；治疗；补救办法

Meaning

a medicine or treatment for a disease; a solution to a problem

Example

This herbal remedy helps with headaches.

这种草药治疗有助于缓解头痛。

C1 adjective /ˈɛm.ɪ.nənt/

eminent

杰出

Meaning

Famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession.

Example

He is an eminent scientist known for groundbreaking research.

他是一个杰出的科学家，以开创性的研究而闻名。

C1 adjective /kənˈtɪɡ.ju.əs/

contiguous

相邻

Meaning

sharing a common border; touching

Example

The two continguous houses shared a wall.

这两座相邻的房子共享了一面墙。

C1 noun /ˈɪn.trə.vɜːrt/

introvert

内向

Meaning

A person who tends to be shy and prefers spending time alone rather than in groups.

Example

As an introvert, he preferred reading over attending parties.

作为一个内向的人，他更喜欢读书而不是参加派对。

A2 verb /kəˈlɛkt/

collect

收集

Meaning

to gather together; to accumulate items

Example

I collect stamps as a hobby.

我把收集邮票作为一种爱好。

C1 noun /wɪsp/

wisp

一小束或一片

Meaning

A small thin or twisted bunch, piece, or amount of something.

Example

A wisp of smoke rose from the chimney.

一缕烟雾从烟囱升起。

B2 noun /ˈkɒn.ʃəs.nəs/

consciousness

意识

Meaning

The state of being aware of and able to think about one's existence, sensations, thoughts, and surroundings.

Example

Meditation helps improve consciousness and clarity of thought.

冥想有助于提高意识和思维的清晰度。

C1 noun /ˈsɜːrmən/

sermon

讲道

Meaning

A religious discourse delivered by a preacher, often offering moral instruction or spiritual guidance.

Example

The pastor gave a moving sermon about compassion and forgiveness.

牧师做了一个关于同情和宽恕的感人讲道。

C1 noun /ˈfɪʃˌmʌŋ.ɡər/

fishmonger

卖鱼人

Meaning

a person or store that sells fish

Example

I bought fresh salmon from the local fishmonger.

我从当地的卖鱼人那里买了新鲜的三文鱼。

A1 noun /ˈtjuːzdeɪ/

tuesday

星期二

Meaning

The second day of the week, following Monday and preceding Wednesday.

Example

We have a meeting scheduled for Tuesday.

我们定于星期二开会。

B1 verb /pɔːz/

Pause

暂停

Meaning

to stop temporarily; to take a break in activity or speech

Example

Please pause the video while I take notes.

请暂停视频，我要做笔记。

C2 noun /ˈdiːɪst/

deist

自然神论者

Meaning

a person who believes in the existence of a supreme being but rejects organized religion

Example

The philosopher identified himself as a deist.

这位哲学家把自己认定为自然神论者。

C1 noun /rɪˌdʒuːvəˈneɪʃən/

rejuvenation

焕新

Meaning

The process of restoring something to a former better state, especially referring to renewing soil fertility or revitalizing agricultural land through various restoration practices.

Example

Rejuvenation of soil is necessary for sustainable agriculture.

土壤的焕新对于可持续农业至关重要。

C2 noun /ˈpæntəˌskoʊp/

pantoscope

提供广泛或全景视图的光学仪器

Meaning

An optical instrument that provides a wide or panoramic view.

Example

The scientist used a pantoscope to observe the entire horizon.

科学家使用全景镜观察整个地平线。

C1 noun /ˈwɪmzi/

whimsy

异想天开

Meaning

playful or fanciful behavior or humor

Example

Her stories were full of whimsy and imagination.

她的故事充满了异想天开和想象力。

C2 noun /ˌhoʊ.mi.oʊˈsteɪ.sɪs/

homeostasis

体内平衡，由生理过程维持的生理稳定性

Meaning

The tendency toward a relatively stable equilibrium between interdependent elements, especially as maintained by physiological processes.

Example

The human body maintains homeostasis through temperature regulation.

人体通过温度调节维持同态稳态。

C2 adjective /sɪˈdɪʃəs/

seditious

煽动叛乱的

Meaning

Encouraging rebellion against authority.

Example

The activist spread seditious pamphlets among the crowd.

活动家在群众中散发了煽动叛乱的传单。

B2 verb /əˈkweɪnt/

acquaint

使熟悉

Meaning

to make someone familiar with something; to inform or introduce

Example

Please acquaint yourself with the safety guidelines before operating the machine.

请在操作机器前，熟悉安全指导原则。

C2 noun /ˈaɪ.ərn.wʊd/

Ironwood

铁木

Meaning

a hard, dense wood from various trees; also the tree itself that produces small flowers

Example

The ironwood tree blooms with tiny white flowers.

铁木树开着小白花。

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。

C2 verb /ɪmˈbɪtər/

embitter

使愤怒

Meaning

To make someone resentful or angry; to cause bitterness.

Example

The unfair treatment embittered the employees.

不公平的待遇使员工感到愤怒。

C1 noun /ˈpeɪtriɑːrk/

patriarch

家族长

Meaning

a male head of a family or tribe; an older respected man who leads a group

Example

As the family patriarch, he mediated disputes and kept long traditions alive.

作为家族长，他调解争端并保持着传统的延续。

C1 adjective /ˈseɪ.li.ənt/

salient

重要的，突出的或显著的

Meaning

Most important, prominent, or noticeable

Example

The report highlighted the salient points of the discussion.

报告突出讨论中的重点。

B1 noun /krɒp/

crop

农作物

Meaning

plants that are grown and harvested for food or other use

Example

The farmers harvested their rice crop in autumn.

农民在秋季收获了他们的稻米作物。

C2 noun phrase /ˌhjuː ən ˈkraɪ/

hue and cry

抗议声

Meaning

A loud public outcry or protest, often demanding action.

Example

There was a hue and cry over the new policy changes.

因新政策变化，爆发了激烈的抗议声。

A2 verb /ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd/

recommend

haphazard

杂乱无章

Meaning

Lacking any obvious principle of organization; random.

Example

His haphazard approach led to project failure.

他的杂乱无章的方法导致了项目失败。

B2 adjective /ˈstʌdid/

studied

深思熟虑

Meaning

carefully considered, deliberate, or planned

Example

Her response was calm and studied, not impulsive.

她的回答冷静而深思熟虑，非冲动。

B1 adjective /dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ/

disgusting

令人作呕

Meaning

extremely unpleasant or offensive; causing strong dislike or revulsion

Example

The smell coming from the trash can was absolutely disgusting.

垃圾桶散发的气味非常令人作呕。

B2 adjective /esˈθet.ɪk/

Aesthetic

审美的

Meaning

Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.

Example

Good aesthetic design enhances product appeal.

良好的审美设计提升产品吸引力。

B2 noun /əˈreɪ/

array

数组，展示

Meaning

an impressive display or arrangement of things

Example

The shop displayed an array of colorful dresses.

商店展示了一场五颜六色的连衣裙展示。

B2 noun /ræk/

Rack

架子

Meaning

a framework or structure for holding or storing things

Example

She hung her coat on the rack by the door.

她把外套挂在门旁的架子上。

C2 adjective /ˌhɛtərəʊˈmɔːrfɪk/

heteromorphic

异形的

Meaning

Having different forms or shapes, especially in the same species or organism.

Example

Butterflies are heteromorphic during their life cycle, changing forms from larva to adult.

蝴蝶在它们的生命周期中是异形的，从幼虫到成虫改变形态。

B2 noun /ɪkˈspen.dɪ.tʃər/

expenditure

支出

Meaning

The action of spending funds; an amount of money spent.

Example

Managing expenditure is critical for budgeting.

管理支出对于制定预算至关重要。

B2 noun ˈfjuː.tʃɚ ˌdʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃənz

future generations

未来几代人

Meaning

People who have not yet been born, considered in terms of the environment or society they will inherit.

Example

Sustainable development ensures a better life for future generations.

可持续发展确保未来几代人更好的生活。

B2 noun /ˈtɜːrkwɔɪz/

turquoise

绿松石

Meaning

a greenish-blue color or gemstone

Example

She wore a necklace with a beautiful turquoise stone.

她戴着一条美丽的绿松石项链。

C2 adjective /ɡrɪˈɡɛəriəs/

gregarious

好社交

Meaning

Fond of company; sociable.

Example

She is a gregarious person who loves meeting new people.

她是一个好社交的人，喜欢结识新朋友。

C1 adjective /ˈmaɪndləs/

mindless

无意义的

Meaning

without thought or intelligence; done without consideration

Example

He was bored by the mindless tasks at work.

他对工作中无意义的任务感到无聊。

C2 adjective/adverb /feɪn/

fain

心甘情愿地, 乐意地

Meaning

gladly, willingly, or with pleasure

Example

I would fain help you if I had the time.

如果我有时间，我会很乐意帮你。

C1 noun /ˈrɛtʃɪdnəs/

wretchedness

悲惨

Meaning

a state of misery, unhappiness, or poor condition

Example

The novel depicts the wretchedness of war victims.

这本小说描绘了战争受害者的悲惨。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈɡæstrɪk/

gastric

胃的 / 胃部问题

Meaning

Relating to the stomach.

Example

She was prescribed medicine for her gastric problems.

她被开了治疗胃病的药。

C2 adjective /ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃəs/

expeditious

迅速

Meaning

Done with speed and efficiency.

Example

The expeditious delivery of the package was appreciated.

包裹的迅速配送得到了赞赏。

B1 noun /ˈkɒtɪdʒ/

cottage

小屋

Meaning

a small simple house, typically in the countryside

Example

They spent their vacation in a cozy cottage by the lake.

他们在湖边的一座舒适的小屋里度过了假期。

C1 verb /ɪmˈpɛl/

impel

Meaning

to drive, force, or urge someone to do something

Example

Her curiosity impelled her to open the mysterious box.

B1 noun, verb /ˈseɪ.lɪŋ/

sailing

帆船运动

Meaning

The act of traveling in a boat or ship using sails; the sport or activity of navigating a boat with sails.

Example

We went sailing on the lake during the summer.

我们夏天在湖上去帆船运动。

B2 adjective /ˈfʌsi/

fussy

挑剔

Meaning

hard to please; very concerned with details

Example

The child is very fussy about what she eats.

这个孩子对她吃的东西非常挑剔。

C2 verb /bɪˈhuːvz/

behooves

有必要

Meaning

third person singular form of 'behoove'; means it is proper or necessary

Example

It behooves every citizen to follow the law.

每个公民都应该遵守法律。

B2 noun /ˈnæp.kɪn/

Nap Kin

餐巾

Meaning

a piece of cloth or paper used for wiping the mouth and hands while eating

Example

She placed the napkin on her lap before starting dinner.

她在开始吃晚餐前，把餐巾放在了自己的膝盖上。

C2 verb /ˈsæŋktɪfaɪ/

sanctify

圣化

Meaning

to make holy or sacred; to purify

Example

The priest will sanctify the marriage ceremony.

牧师将祝圣婚礼仪式。

A2 noun /ˈtælənt/

talent

天赋

Meaning

natural aptitude or skill

Example

She has a great talent for painting.

她在绘画方面有很大的天赋。

A1 noun /ˌæftərˈnuːn/

afternoon

下午

Meaning

The part of the day between noon and evening.

Example

We met in the afternoon for coffee.

我们下午见面喝咖啡。

B2 noun /præŋk/

prank

恶作剧

Meaning

A trick that is intended to be funny but not harmful.

Example

They played a harmless prank on their friend during the party.

他们在派对上和朋友玩了一个无害的恶作剧。

A2 noun /wɜːrks/

works

作品

Meaning

the physical or mental effort used to achieve something

Example

Her works have been exhibited in museums worldwide.

她的作品在世界各地的博物馆中展出。

C2 noun /pəˈræm.bjə.leɪ.tər/

Perambulator

婴儿车

Meaning

a four-wheeled carriage for a baby; baby stroller or pram

Example

She pushed the perambulator through the park while the baby slept peacefully.

她推着婴儿车穿过公园，而婴儿安静地睡着。

B2 noun /ˈtɜːr.naʊt/

turnout

出席人数

Meaning

the number of people who attend or participate in an event or activity

Example

The turnout at the rally was impressive, with thousands showing up.

集会的出席人数令人印象深刻，成千上万的人到场。

B2 adjective /əˈfekʃənət/

Affectionate

亲切的; 爱心的; 温柔的; 表现出关爱

Meaning

loving; caring; tender; showing affection

Example

She is very affectionate towards her children.

她对她的孩子非常温柔。

B2 adjective /ˌfjuːtʃəˈrɪstɪk/

futuristic

未来主义的

Meaning

Having or involving very modern technology or design that is advanced beyond what is currently available

Example

Futuristic technologies are transforming industries worldwide.

未来主义技术正在改变全球的行业。

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。

C2 noun /ˌæbsəˈluːʃən/

absolution

宽恕

Meaning

formal release from guilt, obligation, or punishment

Example

The priest granted him absolution for his sins.

牧师为他的罪行给予了宽恕。

B2 noun /pætʃ/

Patch

补丁

Meaning

a small piece of material used to mend a hole; a small area of something different

Example

She sewed a patch over the hole in her jeans.

她在她的牛仔裤上的洞上缝了一个补丁。

C1 adjective /ɪkˈskruːʃieɪtɪŋ/

excruciating

剧烈的

Meaning

causing extreme physical or mental pain

Example

She was in excruciating pain after the accident.

她在事故后痛苦不堪。

B2 adverb /prɪˈzjuːməbli/

presumably

可以推测

Meaning

used to convey that something is assumed to be true though not known for certain

Example

Presumably, he forgot to send the email.

可以推测，他忘记了发送邮件。

C1 noun /ˈdɪɡnɪˌtɛri/

dignitary

重要人物

Meaning

a person considered to be important because of high rank or office

Example

Several foreign dignitaries attended the state banquet.

几位外国重要人物出席了国宴。

C2 verb /bɪˈleɪt/

belate

耽搁

Meaning

to delay or make late

Example

Heavy traffic belated our arrival at the party.

交通繁忙导致我们到达聚会时迟到。

C2 noun /θrɔːl/

thrall

Meaning

The state of being in someone's power or under strong influence; slavery or bondage.

Example

He was in thrall to the powerful leader.

B2 noun /ˈseɡ.mənt/

Segment

部分; 段; 切分的部分

Meaning

each of the parts into which something is divided; a section or portion

Example

The orange was divided into eight segments.

橙子被分成了八个部分。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈkaʊntəbəl/

Uncountable

无法计数的; 无穷的

Meaning

too many to be counted; innumerable; infinite in quantity

Example

There are uncountable stars in the night sky.

夜空中有无数的星星。

C2 noun /bɑːrd/

bard

诗人

Meaning

a poet, traditionally one reciting epics and associated with oral traditions

Example

Shakespeare is often called the Bard of Avon.

莎士比亚常被称为艾文的诗人。

C1 noun /ˌkɒn.təmˈpleɪ.ʃən/

contemplation

深思

Meaning

The action of looking thoughtfully at something for a long time; deep reflective thought.

Example

She sat in contemplation before making her decision.

她在做出决定之前沉思了很久。

C1 noun/verb /pɔːr/

pore

毛孔 / 仔细研究

Meaning

As a noun: a tiny opening in the skin or surface. As a verb: to study something carefully.

Example

She pored over the documents for hours before making a decision.

她在做出决定之前，花了几个小时仔细查看文件。

C1 adjective, noun, verb /ˈtrɛbəl/

treble

三倍，尖高音

Meaning

triple; consisting of three parts; high-pitched sound in music

Example

The company's profits trebled in just two years.

公司的利润在两年内翻了三倍。

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。

C2 noun /ˈbɛlfri/

belfry

钟楼

Meaning

A bell tower, especially one attached to a church or building.

Example

The church belfry housed a large bronze bell.

教堂的钟楼里有一个大铜钟。

B1 adverb /ˈrel.ə.tɪv.li/

Relatively

相对地

Meaning

in comparison to something else; quite; fairly

Example

The weather is relatively warm today.

今天的天气相对温暖。

C2 verb /oʊˈpaɪn/

opine

表达意见

Meaning

to express an opinion or belief

Example

The professor opined that the policy would fail.

教授认为政策会失败。

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。

C2 noun /ˌmɪn.ɪˈstreɪ.ʃən/

ministration

服务

Meaning

The act of providing care, assistance, or religious service.

Example

She recovered thanks to the kind ministrations of the nurses.

她感谢护士们亲切的照料而康复。

C1 noun /ˈprɒv.ɜːb/

Proverb

幸福

Meaning

a short saying that expresses a general truth or gives advice

Example

The proverb 'Early to bed, early to rise' teaches us about good habits.

当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。

C2 noun /ˈkɒksweɪn/

coxswain

舵手

Meaning

the person in charge of navigating and steering a boat, especially a racing or small boat

Example

The coxswain shouted instructions to the rowing team.

舵手向划船队发出了指令。

C2 verb /kəˈriːn/

careen

失控地移动

Meaning

To move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way, especially in a specific direction.

Example

The car careened down the slippery road.

汽车在滑溜的道路上失控地冲了下去。

B2 noun /ˈvæljuː ˌprɒpəˈzɪʃən/

value proposition

一份说明产品或服务提供给客户的独特价值或好处的声明

Meaning

A statement that explains the unique benefits or value that a product or service offers to customers.

Example

A clear value proposition attracts more customers.

明确的价值主张吸引更多的客户。

C2 adjective /ɪmˈplækəbl/

implacable

不可调和

Meaning

unable to be appeased, calmed, or pacified

Example

The soldiers faced an implacable enemy who refused to surrender.

士兵们面对着一个不可调和的敌人，他拒绝投降。

C2 noun /ˈdaɪɡræf/

digraph

双字母组合

Meaning

A pair of letters representing a single sound, such as 'sh' in 'ship'.

Example

In the word 'phone', the letters 'ph' form a digraph.

'电话'一词中的'ph'字母组成一个双字母组合。

B2 noun /jel/

Yell

叫喊; 尖叫; 哭喊

Meaning

a loud, sharp cry of pain, surprise, or delight; to shout loudly

Example

He let out a yell when he saw the spider.

他看到蜘蛛时发出了尖叫。

B2 adverb /ˈbruːtəli/

brutally

残酷地

Meaning

in a cruel, violent, or harsh manner; in a very direct and blunt way

Example

The prisoners were treated brutally by the guards.

警卫残酷地对待这些囚犯。

A2 adjective /ɒd/

Odd

奇怪的; 不寻常的; 不同于正常或预期的

Meaning

strange; unusual; different from what is normal or expected

Example

That's an odd way to solve the problem.

那是解决问题的一种奇怪方式。

C1 verb /ˈmɑːrdʒɪnəlaɪz/

marginalize

边缘化, 排除在外

Meaning

To treat a person or group as unimportant or insignificant.

Example

The policy marginalized minority communities.

政策将少数民族社区边缘化。

C2 noun /ˌdɛd ˈhiːt/

dead-heat

平局

Meaning

a race or contest in which two or more competitors finish exactly equal

Example

The race ended in a dead-heat between the two runners.

比赛在两名跑者之间以平局结束。

C1 adjective /ɪˈræʃənəl/

irrational

非理性

Meaning

not logical or reasonable; lacking clear thought

Example

His fear of the dark was completely irrational.

他对黑暗的恐惧完全是非理性的。

B1 noun /ˈsʌn.laɪt/

sunlight

阳光

Meaning

Direct light from the sun.

Example

Sunlight does not reach the abyssal depths of the ocean.

阳光无法到达海洋的深渊。

B2 adjective /ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ/

damaging

Meaning

causing harm or injury

Example

The storm caused damaging effects to the crops.

C1 verb /kənˈkɜːr/

concur

同意

Meaning

To agree with someone or something.

Example

I concur with your opinion on this matter.

我同意您在这个问题上的观点。

B1 noun /ˈaɪ.braʊ/

Eyebrow

眉毛

Meaning

the strip of hair growing on the ridge above the eye socket

Example

She raised her eyebrow in surprise.

她惊讶地抬起了眉毛。

B2 noun /jʌŋ fɪʃ/

Young fish

幼鱼

Meaning

juvenile or small fish; fish that has not reached maturity

Example

Young fish need protection from predators.

幼鱼需要防止被掠食者攻击。

A2 adverb /ˈkwaɪ.ət.li/

Quietly

安静地; 平静地

Meaning

without making much noise; silently; in a calm manner

Example

She spoke quietly so she wouldn't wake the baby.

她小声说话，生怕吵醒婴儿。

B1 noun /ˈded.laɪn/

Deadline

最后期限;

Meaning

the latest time or date by which something should be completed

Example

The deadline for submitting the project is next Friday.

提交项目的截止日期是下周五。

C2 noun /prɪˈfɜːrmənt/

preferment

晋升

Meaning

promotion or advancement in rank, position, or office

Example

He hoped for preferment in the government office.

他希望在政府办公室得到晋升。

C2 noun /ˈkɔː.seər/

corsair

海盗

Meaning

a pirate, especially one operating along the Mediterranean coasts

Example

The corsair plundered ships along the coast.

海盗沿海岸掠夺船只。

C1 noun /ˌmɪdˈsʌm.ər/

midsummer

夏至中期

Meaning

The middle of summer, often around the summer solstice in June.

Example

We had a festival to celebrate midsummer.

我们举办了一个节日来庆祝夏至中期。

C1 noun /ˈrɪdəns/

riddance

摆脱

Meaning

The action of getting rid of something unwanted or unpleasant.

Example

His departure was considered a welcome riddance by the team.

他的离开被团队视为一种欢迎的摆脱。

C1 noun /ˌeɪ.li.əˈneɪ.ʃən/

alienation

异化

Meaning

The state of being isolated or estranged from a group or activity.

Example

The new policies created a sense of alienation among employees.

新政策在员工中产生了异化感。

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。

C1 noun /ɡlɔːs/

Gloss

一层光亮或光滑的表面; 唇部光泽

Meaning

a shiny or lustrous surface finish; a superficially attractive appearance; lip gloss

Example

She applied a clear gloss to her lips to give them a shiny, healthy appearance.

她在嘴唇上涂上透明光泽，让它们看起来光亮健康。

C2 verb /lʌɡˈʒʊrieɪt/

luxuriate

沉溺于奢华

Meaning

to enjoy something in a self-indulgent way; to take pleasure in great comfort

Example

She luxuriated in the warm bubble bath after a long day.

她在一个漫长的日子后沉浸在温暖的气泡浴中。

A2 noun /kaɪt/

Kite

秃鹰

Meaning

a bird of prey with long wings and a forked tail; also a toy flown in the air

Example

The kite soared high above the fields looking for prey.

风筝高高飞过田野寻找猎物。

B1 noun, verb /ˈfəʊtəʊˌkɒpi/

photocopy

复印

Meaning

a copy of a document made using a photocopying machine; to make such a copy

Example

Please photocopy these documents before the meeting.

请在会议前复印这些文件。

C1 noun /ˈbɑn.dɪdʒ/

Bondage

奴役; 囚禁

Meaning

the state of being a slave; the state of being under the control of a force or influence

Example

The people fought to escape from the bondage of oppression.

人们为了摆脱压迫的束缚而斗争。