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C2 verb /həˈræŋ/

harangue

进行冗长而愤怒的演讲
Meaning
to deliver a long, passionate, and often angry speech
Example
The politician harangued the crowd for over an hour.
政治家对人群进行了超过一小时的演讲。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛnsətɪv/

insensitive

迟钝的
Meaning
Showing or feeling no concern for others' feelings.
Example
His insensitive comment hurt her deeply.
他迟钝的评论深深伤害了她。
C1 noun/adjective /ˈluː.nə.tɪk/

lunatic

疯子
Meaning
A person who is insane or acting in a foolish or reckless way; also used as an adjective meaning insane.
Example
The driver was driving like a lunatic on the highway.
司机在高速公路上像疯子一样开车。
A1 verb /seɪv/

save

拯救，保存
Meaning
to rescue from danger; to keep for future use
Example
It's important to save money for emergencies.
储蓄钱是为了应急情况很重要。
B2 adjective /ˈspiː.di/

Speedy

快速的; 极速的; 敏捷的;
Meaning
moving or happening quickly; fast
Example
The speedy delivery service arrived within an hour.
快速的送货服务在一小时内到达。
C2 adjective /ˈdæpəld/

dappled

斑驳
Meaning
Marked with spots or patches of light and shade or different colors.
Example
The forest floor was dappled with sunlight.
森林的地面被阳光斑驳照亮。
B2 noun /ˈlep.ərd/

Leopard

美洲豹
Meaning
a large wild cat with yellow fur and black spots
Example
The leopard climbed the tree to rest in the shade.
美洲豹爬上了树，在阴凉处休息。
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。
B2 noun /ˌʌndəˈɡrædʒuət/

undergraduate

本科生
Meaning
a student who has not yet earned a bachelor's degree
Example
She is an undergraduate studying computer science.
她是一个学习计算机科学的本科生。
B2 noun draʊt

drought

干旱
Meaning
A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall; a shortage of water.
Example
Drought impacts crop growth significantly.
干旱显著影响农作物的生长。
C2 noun /əˈbeɪəns/

abeyance

暂时中止
Meaning
a state of temporary suspension or inactivity
Example
The project was held in abeyance until funds became available.
该项目已暂停，直到资金可用。
A2 noun tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒi

technology

技术
Meaning
The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes
Example
Advanced technology reshapes industries.
先进的技术正在重塑行业。
C1 verb trænˈsɛnd

transcend

超越
Meaning
To go beyond the limits of something; to surpass or exceed
Example
His effort to transcend traditional methods was commendable.
他超越传统方法的努力值得赞扬。
B2 verb /ɪmˈpoʊzd/

imposed

强加
Meaning
forced something to be accepted or put in place
Example
The government imposed new regulations on the industry.
政府对该行业实施了新规章。
B2 noun /ˌhez.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Hesitation

犹豫; 疑虑
Meaning
the action of pausing or delaying; uncertainty or unwillingness to act
Example
After a moment of hesitation, she decided to accept the challenging job offer from the company.
经过片刻的犹豫后，她决定接受公司提出的挑战性工作机会。
A2 noun /ˈɒf.ɪs/

office

办公室
Meaning
a room or building where people work, usually at desks
Example
She left the office early to attend a family event.
她提前离开办公室去参加家庭活动。
A1 adjective /twɛlv/

twelve

十二
Meaning
the number equivalent to 12
Example
There are twelve months in a year.
一年有十二个月。
B2 verb /rɪˈvoʊlt/

revolt

反抗
Meaning
to rebel against authority; to feel disgust
Example
The people revolted against the corrupt government.
人民反抗腐败的政府。
C1 adjective /məˈnɒtənəs/

Monotonous

单调的; 无聊的; 重复的
Meaning
lacking in variety; tediously unvarying; boring and repetitive
Example
The monotonous sound of the rain made everyone feel sleepy.
雨的单调声音让每个人都感到困倦。
A2 noun /frʌnt/

front

前面
Meaning
the forward-facing part of something
Example
The house has a garden in front.
房子前面有一个花园。
B2 verb /əbˈteɪn/

obtain

获得
Meaning
to get or acquire something
Example
You need to obtain a visa before traveling abroad.
你需要在出国前获得签证。
B2 verb /rɪˈkruːt/

recruit

招募
Meaning
to enlist or hire people for a job, service, or membership
Example
The company is trying to recruit more software engineers.
这家公司正在努力招募更多的软件工程师。
B2 adjective ˈɡrædʒ.u.əl

gradual

渐进的
Meaning
Taking place or progressing slowly or by degrees.
Example
Gradual changes are more sustainable.
渐进的变化更具可持续性。
C2 verb /kɔːk/

calk

堵塞船只的裂缝
Meaning
To make a boat or ship watertight by filling seams or cracks.
Example
The workers calked the seams of the old boat to prevent leaks.
工人们对旧船的缝隙进行了填塞，以防止泄漏。
B1 noun /ˈfeɪ.vər/

Favour

好意; 帮助; 仁慈
Meaning
approval, support, or liking for someone or something; a kind or helpful act
Example
Could you do me a favour and help me move this heavy box?
你能帮我一个忙，帮我搬动这个重箱子吗？
B2 verb /ˌriː.kənˈstrʌkt/

reconstruct

重建
Meaning
to build or form something again after it has been damaged or destroyed
Example
The city was reconstructed after the earthquake.
这座城市在地震后重新建设。
B2 adjective /ˈɡlæm.ər.əs/

Glamorous

迷人的; 魅力四射的; 时尚的;
Meaning
having glamour; attractive in an exciting way; fashionable;
Example
The actress looked glamorous in her designer gown at the awards ceremony.
那位女演员在颁奖典礼上穿着设计师的礼服，看起来非常迷人。
C2 verb /mʌlkt/

mulct

罚款 / 欺诈
Meaning
to punish by a fine or to defraud someone of money
Example
The corrupt official was mulcted for his misconduct.
腐败的官员因不当行为而被罚款。
C1 noun /ˈtrɛmər/

tremor

颤动
Meaning
a slight shaking movement in a person’s body or in the ground
Example
A small tremor was felt before the earthquake.
在地震前感到了轻微的颤动。
A1 noun /dæd/

dad

爸爸
Meaning
an informal term for father
Example
My dad taught me how to ride a bike.
我爸爸教我骑自行车。
B1 verb /əˈfɛkt/

affect

影响
Meaning
to influence or make a difference to something
Example
The weather can greatly affect our mood.
天气可以极大地影响我们的情绪。
C1 noun /ˌæn.ɪˈmɒs.ə.ti/

Animosity

敌意; 仇恨
Meaning
strong hostility or dislike; active hatred or ill will
Example
There was clear animosity between the two rival teams.
两支竞争队伍之间有明显的敌意。
C2 verb /əˈbɛt/

abet

Meaning
to encourage or assist someone to commit a crime or wrongdoing
Example
He was accused of abetting the criminals in their escape.
B2 noun /ˈmæstərpiːs/

Masterpiece

杰作
Meaning
A work of outstanding artistry, skill, or workmanship
Example
The Mona Lisa is considered one of the greatest masterpieces of all time.
蒙娜丽莎被认为是所有时代最伟大的杰作之一。
C2 adjective /ˈθrɛdˌbɛr/

threadbare

因过度使用而变薄和破旧
Meaning
Worn out and thin from too much use; shabby.
Example
His threadbare coat could not keep him warm in winter.
他的破旧外套冬天无法让他保持温暖。
B1 noun /ˌdɛmənˈstreɪʃən/

demonstration

示威, 示范
Meaning
the act of showing something clearly, or a public protest
Example
The workers organized a demonstration for better wages.
工人们组织了一场争取更高工资的示威。
A2 noun /ˈæmbjʊləns/

ambulance

救护车
Meaning
A specially equipped vehicle used to transport sick or injured people to the hospital.
Example
The ambulance rushed to the accident site within minutes.
救护车在几分钟内赶到事故现场。
B2 adjective ˌiːkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl

ecological

生态的
Meaning
Relating to ecology or the environment.
Example
Deforestation threatens the ecological balance of the planet.
森林砍伐威胁到地球的生态平衡。
B2 noun /ˈkɒmpoʊst/

compost

堆肥
Meaning
decayed organic matter used as fertilizer
Example
The gardener added compost to enrich the soil.
园丁添加了堆肥来丰富土壤。
C1 noun /ˈɪnflʌks/

influx

涌入
Meaning
A large arrival or flow of people or things.
Example
The city experienced an influx of tourists during the festival.
这座城市在节日期间经历了大量游客的涌入。
B2 noun /ˈɒkjʊpənt/

occupant

乘客
Meaning
A person who resides in or is present in a house, vehicle, seat, or place.
Example
The car had three occupants at the time of the accident.
事故发生时，车上有三名乘客。
C2 noun /ˌspoʊliˈeɪʃən/

spoliation

破坏
Meaning
The act of destroying or ruining something, often evidence or property.
Example
The court punished the company for the spoliation of evidence.
法院因公司破坏证据而惩罚了该公司。
B1 noun /kəmˈpɛtɪtər/

competitor

竞争者
Meaning
a person, team, or company that competes with others
Example
The company lowered its prices to beat its main competitor.
公司降低了价格以击败其主要竞争者。
C2 noun /ˈwɪndbæɡ/

windbag

话多的人
Meaning
a person who talks too much, especially in a boring or boastful way
Example
Everyone avoided the windbag at the party because he never let anyone else speak.
大家在聚会上避免接近那个话多的人，因为他从不让别人说话。
A2 verb /bɪˈlɒŋ/

belong

属于
Meaning
to be in the right place or to be a member of a group
Example
She felt she truly belonged to the team.
她觉得她真的属于这个团队。
C1 noun /ˈkɑr.nɪdʒ/

Carnage

屠杀
Meaning
the killing of a large number of people; widespread slaughter
Example
The battlefield was filled with carnage after the brutal war.
战争后，战场上充满了大屠杀。
B2 noun /səˈnɛərioʊ/

scenario

可能的情境
Meaning
a possible situation or sequence of events
Example
The company prepared for the worst-case scenario.
公司为最坏的情况做了准备。
C2 noun /ˌnjuːməˈreɪʃən/

numeration

计数
Meaning
the action or process of counting or assigning numbers
Example
The teacher explained the basics of numeration to the students.
老师向学生解释了计数的基础知识。
B1 adjective /ˌoʊld ˈfæʃənd/

old-fashioned

过时的
Meaning
not modern; belonging to an earlier time
Example
He still wears an old-fashioned hat.
他仍然戴着一顶过时的帽子。
C1 noun /kəmˈpʌl.ʃən/

Compulsion

强迫; 强制;
Meaning
the action or state of forcing or being forced to do something; an irresistible urge to behave in a certain way
Example
He felt a strong compulsion to check his phone every few minutes.
他感到强烈的冲动，每隔几分钟就检查一次手机。
C2 noun /ˈpɪnjən/

pinion

一个小齿轮或鸟翅膀的外部部分；限制或使之不能动弹
Meaning
a small gear or the outer part of a bird's wing; to restrain or immobilize
Example
The bird's pinion was injured, preventing it from flying.
鸟的翅膀受伤，无法飞行。
C1 verb /ˈklæmbər/

clamber

吃力地爬
Meaning
to climb with effort or difficulty, often using both hands and feet
Example
The children clambered over the rocks to reach the cave.
孩子们费力地爬过岩石，到达了洞穴。
C1 verb /ˈhæmpər/

hamper

妨碍
Meaning
to hinder or impede the movement or progress of
Example
The heavy rain hampered our travel plans.
大雨妨碍了我们的旅行计划。
B2 adverb /ɪmˈpeɪʃəntli/

impatiently

不耐烦地
Meaning
in a manner showing annoyance or restlessness due to delay or waiting
Example
She tapped her fingers impatiently while waiting for the reply.
她在等回复时不耐烦地敲着手指。
B2 verb /ɪnˈtɛnsɪfaɪ/

intensify

加强
Meaning
To make something stronger, more extreme, or more forceful.
Example
The storm is expected to intensify overnight.
预计风暴将在一夜之间加剧。
B1 noun /kəˈsiːnoʊ/

casino

赌场
Meaning
a place where people gamble and play games of chance
Example
They spent the evening playing cards at the casino.
他们在赌场度过了晚上，玩扑克牌。
C1 adjective /oʊˈvɜːrt/

overt

公开的
Meaning
Done or shown openly; not hidden or secret.
Example
There was an overt display of hostility between the rivals.
在对手之间有一种公开的敌意表现。
C1 noun /ˈkɜːr.i liːvz/

Curry Leaves

咖喱叶
Meaning
aromatic leaves from the curry tree used in South Asian cooking
Example
Fresh curry leaves add authentic flavor to Indian dishes.
新鲜的咖喱叶为印度菜肴增添了正宗的风味。
C1 adjective /ɪˈklɛktɪk/

eclectic

折衷的
Meaning
Selecting or deriving ideas, styles, or tastes from a broad and diverse range of sources.
Example
Her taste in music is eclectic, ranging from classical to hip-hop.
她的音乐口味是折衷的，从古典到嘻哈。
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。
C2 noun /ˈpɑːrvənuː/

parvenu

新富人
Meaning
A person who has recently gained wealth or influence but is not yet accepted socially.
Example
He was seen as a parvenu who lacked refinement despite his riches.
他被视为一个新富阶层，尽管他拥有财富，但却缺乏 refinement。
C2 verb /ˌmɪsəˈproʊpriˌeɪt/

misappropriate

滥用
Meaning
to use something dishonestly or illegally for one's own purposes
Example
He was accused of misappropriating company funds.
他被指控滥用公司的资金。
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。
B2 adjective /ˈkɜːrtiəs/

courteous

有礼貌的
Meaning
polite, respectful, or considerate in manner
Example
The staff at the hotel were very courteous to all guests.
酒店的员工对所有客人都非常有礼貌。
A1 noun /deɪts/

Dates

枣
Meaning
sweet brown oval fruits that grow on date palm trees
Example
Dates are commonly eaten during Ramadan to break the fast.
日期通常在斋月期间食用，用来打破禁食。
C1 noun /daɪˈvɜː.ʃən/

Diversion

偏离
Meaning
the action of turning something aside from its course; an activity that diverts the mind
Example
The road closure forced a diversion through the countryside for all travelers.
道路封闭迫使所有旅行者通过乡村绕道而行。
A2 noun /ˈkrɒk.ə.daɪl/

Crocodile

鳄鱼
Meaning
a large reptile with a long mouth and sharp teeth that lives in rivers and lakes in hot countries
Example
The crocodile slowly moved through the murky water.
鳄鱼缓慢地穿过浑浊的水域。
B2 noun /fleʃ/

Flesh

肉
Meaning
the soft substance consisting of muscle and fat that is found between the skin and bones
Example
The doctor examined the wound to check if it had penetrated the flesh.
医生检查了伤口，看看它是否已经穿透了肉体
C2 noun /əˈmæl.ɡəm/

amalgam

混合物
Meaning
a mixture or blend of different things
Example
The new policy is an amalgam of several previous laws.
新政策是多个先前法律的混合物。
B1 noun /ˈʃed.juːl/

Schedule

日程安排; 计划;
Meaning
a plan that lists things or events and the times when they will happen; timetable
Example
Please check your schedule before confirming the meeting time.
请在确认会议时间前查看您的时间表。
B1 noun /bʌntʃ/

Bunch

束; 丛; 捆
Meaning
a number of things of the same type fastened together or occurring close together
Example
She picked a bunch of flowers from the garden for her mother.
她为母亲从花园里摘了一束花。
C2 noun /ˈwɔːrˌmʌŋɡər/

warmonger

战争煽动者
Meaning
A person who advocates or promotes war or conflict.
Example
The leader was criticized as a warmonger by his opponents.
这位领导人被对手批评为战争煽动者。
B2 noun /ˈfleɪ.vər/

Flavour

风味
Meaning
the distinctive taste of a food or drink; a particular quality or atmosphere
Example
The soup had a rich flavour of herbs and spices from the garden.
汤里有来自花园的丰富香草和香料味。
B2 noun /əˌveɪləˈbɪləti/

availability

可用性
Meaning
the state of being able to be used or obtained
Example
The availability of clean water is crucial for health.
清洁水的可用性对健康至关重要。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈɛlɪdʒəbəl/

Ineligible

不合格; 不适合; 无资格
Meaning
not qualified or entitled to participate or be chosen; unsuitable
Example
Students with poor grades are ineligible for the scholarship program.
成绩差的学生不符合奖学金计划的资格。
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。
C2 phrase /lɛt ðɛm ˈθɪə.ri/

let them theory

让他们随心所欲的理论
Meaning
A philosophy of not trying to control others' actions or opinions and allowing them to be themselves.
Example
He follows the Let them theory and ignores negativity.
他遵循“让他们”理论，并忽视负面情绪。
C2 adjective /pəˈluːsɪd/

pellucid

透明
Meaning
Transparently clear; easy to understand.
Example
The lake water was so pellucid that you could see the stones at the bottom.
湖水是如此透明，你可以看到底部的石头。
C2 adjective /əˈsɛt.ɪk/

ascetic

苦行
Meaning
Practicing strict self-denial and abstaining from worldly pleasures, often for religious reasons.
Example
He lived an ascetic life in the mountains, far from worldly comforts.
他在山区过着苦行生活，远离世俗的安逸。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈkrɛdjələs/

incredulous

Meaning
unwilling or unable to believe something
Example
He gave her an incredulous look when she claimed she could fly.
C2 noun /ɑːlˈfækʃən/

olfaction

嗅觉
Meaning
The sense of smell; the process of detecting and perceiving odors.
Example
Dogs have a highly developed sense of olfaction.
狗的嗅觉非常发达。
C2 adjective /sɛnˈtɛnʃəs/

sententious

道德主义的；说教的
Meaning
Given to moralizing in a pompous or affected manner.
Example
His sententious remarks annoyed the audience.
他的道德主义言论让观众感到厌烦。
C1 adjective /traɪt/

trite

陈腐的
Meaning
Overused and lacking originality.
Example
The speech was full of trite phrases.
演讲中充满了陈词滥调。
B1 adjective /ˌlɛftˈhændɪd/

left-handed

左撇子
Meaning
Using or done with the left hand; also can mean clumsy or awkward.
Example
She is left-handed and writes beautifully with her left hand.
她是左撇子，左手写字非常漂亮。
B2 noun /ˈθɪk.nəs/

thickness

厚度
Meaning
The measure of how thick or dense something is
Example
The thickness of the book made it hard to carry.
这本书的厚度使它难以携带。
B1 adverb /əˈkeɪʒənəli/

Occasionally

偶尔; 有时;
Meaning
sometimes; from time to time; not regularly
Example
I occasionally visit my grandmother on weekends.
我偶尔在周末去看望我的祖母。
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。
C1 adjective /ˌʌn.əˈdʌl.tə.reɪ.tɪd/

Unadulterated

纯净的
Meaning
not mixed or diluted with any different or extra elements; pure
Example
She felt unadulterated joy when she heard the news.
当她听到这个消息时，她感到纯净的快乐。
C2 noun /ˈpɒliˌkreɪsi/

polycracy

多元统治
Meaning
rule by many; government by multiple authorities
Example
The nation experienced a polycracy after decentralization reforms.
该国在去中心化改革后经历了多元统治。
B2 adjective /ˈskætərd/

Scattered

分散的; 散落的;
Meaning
spread widely apart; dispersed; occurring here and there
Example
Scattered showers are expected throughout the day.
预计全天都会有分散的降雨。
B2 adverb /ˈsmuːð.li/

Smoothly

顺畅地; 没有问题
Meaning
without problems or difficulties; in an even and regular way
Example
The car runs smoothly on the new highway.
汽车在新高速公路上顺畅行驶。
C2 noun /ˈpɑːrləns/

parlance

行话
Meaning
a particular way of speaking or using words, common to a group
Example
In legal parlance, the term has a different meaning.
在法律行话中，这个术语有不同的含义。
C1 noun prəˈtɛk.ʃə.nɪ.zəm

protectionism

保护主义
Meaning
The theory or practice of shielding a country's domestic industries from foreign competition by taxing imports.
Example
The government's protectionism helped local businesses grow.
政府的保护主义帮助了本地企业的成长。
C2 noun /ˈkɒkskoʊm/

Cockscomb

公鸡冠花
Meaning
a tropical plant with bright, velvety flowers that resemble a rooster's comb
Example
The bright red cockscomb flowers added vibrant color to the garden bed.
鲜艳的红色公鸡冠花为花坛增添了生动的色彩。
C2 noun /sælv/

salve

药膏
Meaning
An ointment used to promote healing of the skin or as protection.
Example
She applied a salve to the burn on her hand.
她在手上的烧伤处涂抹了药膏。
B2 adjective /ˈvoʊkəl/

vocal

直言不讳
Meaning
expressing opinions or feelings freely and loudly; relating to the voice
Example
She was very vocal about her dissatisfaction.
她对自己的不满非常直言不讳。
B1 noun /əˈfek.ʃən/

Affection

喜爱; 爱情
Meaning
a feeling of liking or caring for someone or something
Example
She has deep affection for her grandmother.
她对她的祖母有着深深的喜爱。
B1 adjective /ʌnˈwɒn.tɪd/

Unwanted

不受欢迎的
Meaning
not desired or welcome; not wanted
Example
He felt like an unwanted guest at the meeting.
他在会议上觉得自己像个不受欢迎的客人。
B2 noun /dɛk/

deck

甲板 / 平台
Meaning
A flat surface or platform, often on a ship or building.
Example
We enjoyed the sunset from the upper deck of the ferry.
我们从渡船的上层甲板上欣赏日落。
C1 noun, verb /ˈfrænʧaɪz/

franchise

特许经营
Meaning
A legal right to sell or distribute goods or services in a specific area; to grant such a right.
Example
He opened a new fast-food franchise in the city.
他在城市里开设了一家新的快餐特许经营店。
A2 noun /kɔːrs/

course

课程，路径或一组教育课程
Meaning
a direction, path, or a set of educational lessons
Example
She enrolled in a computer science course.
她报名参加了计算机科学课程。
C1 noun /ˈfjuː.də.lɪ.zəm/

feudalism

封建主义
Meaning
the social system in medieval Europe in which people worked and fought for nobles who gave them protection and land in return
Example
Feudalism shaped the political structure of medieval Europe.
封建主义塑造了中世纪欧洲的政治结构。
A2 adverb /ˈmoʊstli/

Mostly

主要地; 大多数时候; 通常
Meaning
mainly; for the most part; usually
Example
The students are mostly from local schools.
学生主要来自本地学校。
B2 noun /kriːk/

creek

小溪
Meaning
a small stream or narrow river
Example
We went fishing by the creek near our house.
我们在离家很近的小溪旁钓鱼。
C1 noun /ˈsɪstərhʊd/

sisterhood

姐妹情谊
Meaning
The relationship between sisters, or a community of women united by shared experiences or goals.
Example
The feminist movement created a strong sense of sisterhood among women.
女权主义运动在女性中创造了强烈的姐妹情谊感。
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。
C1 verb /ɛmˈbɛzəl/

embezzle

Meaning
to steal or misuse money or property entrusted to one's care
Example
The accountant was arrested for embezzling company funds.
C2 verb /ˈmæk.jʊˌleɪt/

maculate

玷污
Meaning
To stain, spot, or pollute something.
Example
The white cloth was maculated by ink stains.
白色布料被墨水污点弄脏了。
B2 verb /pruːn/

prune

修剪
Meaning
to cut off unwanted parts of a plant or tree to help it grow better
Example
Gardeners prune the trees in spring to encourage growth.
园丁在春天修剪树木以促进生长。
C2 verb, noun /blæb/

blab

胡说；泄露秘密
Meaning
to talk too much or reveal secrets carelessly; excessive or foolish talk
Example
He accidentally blabbed the surprise to everyone.
他不小心把惊喜告诉了大家。
B2 noun /ˈproʊtəˌtaɪp/

prototype

原型
Meaning
The first model or version of something, used as a sample for testing or improvement.
Example
The company built a prototype of the new smartphone before mass production.
公司在大规模生产之前构建了新智能手机的原型。
A2 noun /ˈɒpərə/

opera

歌剧
Meaning
a dramatic performance in which the actors sing most of their lines
Example
We watched a beautiful opera at the theater last night.
我们昨晚在剧院观看了一场美丽的歌剧。
B2 noun /ˈræŋkɪŋ/

ranking

排名
Meaning
a position in a list or hierarchy, especially in terms of performance or importance
Example
His ranking in the competition improved after each round.
他在比赛中的排名在每一轮之后都有所提高。
C2 adverb, noun /ˈwɛə.wɪð/

wherewith

手段
Meaning
With which; the means or resources needed for something.
Example
He lacked the money wherewith to buy a new house.
他没有足够的钱来买新房。
C1 noun /ˈmʌltɪtuːd/

multitude

大量
Meaning
A large number of people or things.
Example
A multitude of fans gathered at the stadium.
大量的粉丝聚集在体育场。
A2 noun /sɜːr/

sir

先生
Meaning
a respectful or formal form of address used for a man, typically one of higher social status or authority
Example
Sir, may I assist you with your order?
先生，我可以帮您处理订单吗？
B2 adjective /bɪˈzɑːr/

bizarre

离奇
Meaning
very strange or unusual, especially so as to cause interest or amusement
Example
He told a bizarre story that no one could believe.
他讲了一个离奇的故事，没有人能相信。
C1 adjective /əˈθɔːrɪtətɪv/

authoritative

权威的
Meaning
Having or showing authority; commanding and self-confident; reliable as a source of information.
Example
She spoke in an authoritative tone that silenced the room.
她用权威的语气说话，令房间安静下来。
B1 noun /ˌkɒmbɪˈneɪʃən/

combination

组合 / 混合
Meaning
The act of joining or mixing two or more things together.
Example
This dish is a perfect combination of sweet and spicy flavors.
这道菜是甜味和辛辣味的完美组合。
C2 noun /ɪˈskʌtʃən/

escutcheon

带有家族徽章的盾牌
Meaning
a shield or emblem bearing a coat of arms
Example
The family crest was displayed on the escutcheon above the fireplace.
家族徽章展示在壁炉上方的盾牌上。
B1 noun /ˈmæɡnət/

magnet

磁铁
Meaning
An object that produces a magnetic field and attracts metals like iron.
Example
The magnet held the paper to the fridge door.
磁铁将纸张吸附在冰箱门上。