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B2 verb /həˈræs/

harass

骚扰
Meaning
to persistently annoy or torment someone
Example
The employees complained that their boss harassed them.
员工抱怨他们的老板骚扰了他们
B2 noun /ˌɡriːn ˈen.ə.dʒi/

green energy

绿色能源
Meaning
Energy derived from renewable sources that have minimal environmental impact.
Example
Green energy reduces environmental harm.
绿色能源减少了环境破坏。
A2 noun rɪˈspɛkt

respect

尊重
Meaning
A feeling of deep admiration for someone or something.
Example
We should show respect to the freedom fighters.
我们应该对自由斗士表示尊重。
C2 noun /ˈɑːrɡoʊ/

argot

特定群体的行话
Meaning
the specialized vocabulary or jargon of a particular group, especially one with a common interest or occupation
Example
The thieves communicated in an argot that outsiders could not understand.
小偷们用一种外人无法理解的阿尔戈语言交流。
C1 noun /ˈmaɪzər/

miser

吝啬鬼
Meaning
A person who hoards wealth and spends as little money as possible.
Example
The old miser refused to donate even a penny to charity.
那个老吝啬鬼甚至不愿意捐赠一分钱给慈善。
A2 noun/verb /ˈɛɡzɪt/

exit

出口
Meaning
A way out of a place; the act of leaving.
Example
He quickly found the nearest exit during the fire drill.
他在火灾演习中迅速找到了最近的出口。
B2 noun /ˈbrɔːdˌkæstər/

broadcaster

广播员
Meaning
a person or organization that transmits a broadcast program.
Example
The broadcaster aired the match live to millions of viewers.
广播员将比赛实时转播给数百万观众。
C1 noun /ɪnˈsɜːrdʒənt/

insurgent

起义者
Meaning
A person who rises in revolt against authority or government.
Example
The army arrested several insurgents after the attack.
军队在袭击后逮捕了几名起义者。
C1 verb /wɛt/

whet

Meaning
To sharpen the blade of a tool or to stimulate interest or appetite.
Example
The smell of food whetted my appetite.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkɒm.prə.maɪ.zɪŋ/

Uncompromising

不妥协, 固执
Meaning
unwilling to change one's views or to agree about something; showing an unwillingness to make concessions to others
Example
He was uncompromising in his demand for a full apology.
他在要求完全道歉时非常坚决。
C2 noun /voʊˈsɪfərəns/

vociferance

大声喊叫
Meaning
the act of shouting or making a loud outcry
Example
The vociferance of the protesters filled the streets.
抗议者的呼喊声充满了街道。
C2 verb /ˌɪntərˈpoʊz/

interpose

Meaning
To place or insert between one thing and another; to intervene in a situation.
Example
He quickly interposed himself between the fighters to stop the quarrel.
C2 noun /ˈdɔːrmər/

dormer

天窗
Meaning
A window that projects vertically from a sloping roof.
Example
The old house had a dormer overlooking the garden.
那座老房子有一个天窗，可以看到花园。
B1 adverb /ˈspeʃ.əl.i/

Specially

特别
Meaning
for a particular purpose; especially; specifically
Example
This gift was specially made for you.
这个礼物是特别为你做的。
C2 verb /slʌf/ or /sluː/

slough

脱皮 / 沼泽区
Meaning
To shed or cast off (like dead skin); also a swampy or muddy area.
Example
The snake sloughed off its old skin.
蛇脱掉了它的旧皮肤。
B2 noun ˈkwəʊ.tə

quota

配额
Meaning
A limited or fixed number or amount of people or things, in particular.
Example
The quota reform was a key demand.
配额改革是一个关键要求。
C1 verb/noun /ɡraʊl/

growl

咆哮
Meaning
To make a low, guttural sound, often in anger (by animals or humans).
Example
The dog growled at the stranger.
狗对陌生人咆哮。
C2 noun /roʊˈtʌn.də/

rotunda

圆形建筑
Meaning
a large circular building or hall, often with a dome
Example
Tourists gathered inside the grand rotunda of the capitol.
游客们聚集在国会大厦的宏伟圆顶大厅内。
B2 adjective /ˈskɑː.lət/

Scarlet

猩红色
Meaning
a bright red color with a slightly orange tinge
Example
The scarlet roses in the garden looked magnificent in the morning light.
花园里的猩红色玫瑰在晨光下看起来非常壮丽。
B1 noun ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ

disadvantage

劣势
Meaning
An unfavorable circumstance or condition that reduces the chances of success or effectiveness.
Example
Urdu's dominance placed Bengalis at a disadvantage.
乌尔都语的主导地位使孟加拉人处于不利地位。
B2 adverb /ˈoʊpənli/

Openly

公开地; 公共地
Meaning
in a frank and honest way; without concealment; publicly
Example
She spoke openly about her struggles with mental health.
她公开谈论了自己在心理健康方面的困难。
C1 adjective /ˈsæŋɡwɪn/

sanguine

乐观的
Meaning
Optimistic or positive, especially in a difficult situation.
Example
Despite the challenges, she remained sanguine about the future.
尽管面临挑战，她依然对未来保持乐观。
C2 noun /ˈɒn.rʌʃ/

onrush

突如其来的冲击
Meaning
A sudden powerful forward or downward rush or flow.
Example
The onrush of water swept away the bridge.
水流的突如其来冲击冲走了桥梁。
C2 noun /bjuːt/

butte

孤山
Meaning
an isolated hill with steep sides and a flat top, common in arid regions
Example
The travelers could see a tall butte rising in the desert.
旅行者们能看到沙漠中一座高耸的孤山。
B1 noun /ˌdɛfɪˈnɪʃən/

definition

定义
Meaning
a statement that explains the meaning of a word or concept
Example
The dictionary gives a clear definition of the word.
字典给出了这个词的明确定义。
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。
C1 verb /rɒmp/

romp

快乐地玩耍
Meaning
to play or move in a lively, carefree, and energetic way
Example
The children romped happily in the garden.
孩子们在花园里高兴地玩耍。
B2 noun /ˌdel.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

delegation

代表团
Meaning
A group of people chosen to represent others in negotiations or discussions.
Example
The delegation presented their country's agenda.
代表团提出了他们国家的议程。
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。
A2 adjective, noun /ɪˈtæliən/

italian

幸福
Meaning
relating to Italy, its people, or its language; a person from Italy
Example
She loves Italian food.
她收到奖项时无法隐藏自己的快乐。
B1 noun ˈsaɪləns

silence

沉默
Meaning
Complete absence of sound; quietness.
Example
Silence filled the air near the graves.
沉默充满了墓地附近的空气。
C1 noun /fjuːd/

feud

争吵, 仇恨
Meaning
a prolonged and bitter quarrel or conflict, often between families or groups
Example
The two families have been in a feud for generations.
这两个家庭已经世代争斗。
C1 adjective /ɪkˈstɛnjueɪtɪŋ/

extenuating

减轻的
Meaning
serving to make a fault or an offense seem less serious
Example
She asked for leniency due to extenuating circumstances.
她因减轻的情况请求宽恕。
B2 adverb /əˈbrʌptli/

Abruptly

突然且出乎意料; 毫无预警
Meaning
suddenly and unexpectedly; without warning
Example
The meeting ended abruptly when the power went out.
会议在电力中断时突然结束。
C1 verb /pɜːrtʃ/

perch

Meaning
To sit or rest on something high or narrow.
Example
The bird perched on the fence.
A2 noun /ˈrɛkɔːd/

record

记录
Meaning
a written or spoken account of something
Example
I kept a record of all the meetings.
我记录了所有的会议。
B2 adjective, noun /ˈsɪŋɡjələr/

singular

非凡 / 单数
Meaning
Remarkable, extraordinary; or grammatical form referring to one person or thing.
Example
She has a singular talent for painting.
她在绘画方面有非凡的才华。
C2 noun /ɪnˌtɜːrpəˈleɪʃən/

interpolation

插值
Meaning
The act of inserting something into a text or estimating values within a sequence of data.
Example
The scientist used interpolation to predict the missing data points.
科学家使用插值法来预测缺失的数据点。
B2 verb /saɪt/

cite

引用
Meaning
to quote; to mention as an example or proof
Example
The lawyer cites relevant case law.
律师引用相关案例法。
C1 noun /ˈmaɪkrəʊˌklaɪmæt/

microclimate

微气候
Meaning
The climate of a small, specific area that may differ from the general climate of the surrounding region, often influenced by local factors like terrain, vegetation, or buildings.
Example
A microclimate can have a significant impact on plant growth.
微气候可能对植物的生长产生重要影响。
B1 noun /ˈfʌndɪŋ/

funding

资金
Meaning
financial support for a project or organization
Example
The startup is seeking funding from investors.
初创公司正在寻求投资者的资金支持。
B2 noun /krɪˈeɪtə/

creator

创始人
Meaning
a person who brings something into existence
Example
He is the creator of many successful startups.
他是许多成功初创公司的创始人。
A1 adjective /red/

Red

红色
Meaning
having the color of blood or fire; of the color red
Example
She wore a beautiful red dress to the party.
她穿了一件漂亮的红色裙子参加派对。
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。
B1 noun dɪˈmɒk.rə.si

democracy

民主
Meaning
A system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.
Example
Democracy ensures equal rights for all citizens.
民主确保所有公民享有平等的权利。
A2 preposition /əˈpɒn/

upon

之后
Meaning
on or immediately after
Example
Upon hearing the news, he rushed to the hospital.
听到消息后，他赶到医院。
B2 adverb /ˈʃɑːrpli/

sharply

急剧地
Meaning
suddenly and strongly; in a cutting or intense way
Example
Prices rose sharply after the announcement.
价格在公告后急剧上涨。
C2 noun /kəˈraʊzl/

carousal

喧闹的聚会
Meaning
A noisy or lively drinking party or festivity.
Example
They were exhausted after a night of wild carousal.
他们在一晚狂欢的喧闹聚会后感到筋疲力尽。
C2 noun /ɪˈmɒdəsti/

immodesty

不谦逊
Meaning
lack of modesty or decency; behavior or attitude that is overly bold or improper
Example
The article was criticized for its tone of immodesty.
这篇文章因其不谦逊的语气而受到批评。
B2 noun /ˈsɪləbəs/

syllabus

教学大纲
Meaning
An outline or summary of topics to be covered in a course of study.
Example
The professor handed out the syllabus on the first day of class.
教授在第一天的课上发放了教学大纲。
C1 noun /ˈkwɔːrəm/

quorum

法定人数
Meaning
The minimum number of members needed to conduct official business in a meeting.
Example
The board meeting was postponed because there was no quorum.
由于没有法定人数，董事会会议被推迟了。
C1 verb /ˈrʌf.l̩/

ruffle

Meaning
to disturb the smoothness of something; to annoy or upset someone
Example
The wind ruffled her hair.
B2 noun /ˈækjərəsi/

Accuracy

准确性; 精确度
Meaning
the quality of being correct or precise; exactness
Example
The accuracy of the measurements is very important.
测量的准确性非常重要。
C2 adjective /ˈwæɡ.ɪʃ/

waggish

顽皮或淘气
Meaning
playfully humorous or mischievous
Example
His waggish remarks made everyone laugh.
他的顽皮评论让每个人都笑了。
C2 noun /meɪs/

mace

权杖 / 钉锤
Meaning
a ceremonial staff carried as a symbol of authority or a weapon similar to a club
Example
The guard carried a mace as a symbol of authority.
守卫携带了一根权杖作为权威的象征。
C1 noun ˈiː.θɒs

ethos

文化、时代或社区的特征精神
Meaning
The characteristic spirit of a culture, era, or community as manifested in its beliefs and aspirations.
Example
The company's ethos is built on innovation and integrity.
公司的文化精神建立在创新和诚信之上。
B2 verb ˈstɪmjəleɪt

stimulate

刺激
Meaning
To encourage or promote the development or growth of something
Example
Proper sunlight stimulates plant growth.
适当的阳光刺激植物生长。
A2 adjective ˈpɒzətɪv

positive

正面
Meaning
Having an electric charge opposite to that of an electron.
Example
Protons have a positive charge.
质子带有正电荷。
B2 noun /ˈsɪnˌdroʊm/

syndrome

综合症
Meaning
a group of symptoms that occur together and characterize a condition or disease
Example
Down syndrome affects a person's physical and mental development.
唐氏综合症影响一个人的身体和智力发展。
C1 noun /slæb/

slab

板
Meaning
a large, thick, flat piece of stone, concrete, or other hard material
Example
The workers laid a concrete slab for the foundation.
工人们为地基铺设了一块混凝土板。
C1 noun /ˈrʌfiən/

Ruffian

流氓; 暴力的人;
Meaning
a violent person, especially one involved in crime; a brutal or lawless person
Example
The ruffian threatened the shopkeeper for money.
流氓威胁店主要钱。
B2 adverb /ˌɑːrtɪˈfɪʃəli/

Artificially

人工地;
Meaning
by artificial means; not naturally; in a fake manner
Example
The lake was artificially created for irrigation purposes.
湖泊是人工创建的，旨在灌溉。
C2 adjective /ˌsɛm.iˈkɒn.ʃəs/

semiconscious

半意识的
Meaning
Only partly conscious; not fully aware of surroundings.
Example
He was semiconscious after the accident and could barely respond.
他在事故后半意识清醒，几乎无法回应。
C2 verb /ˌmɪsˈleɪ/

mislay

暂时丢失
Meaning
to lose something temporarily by putting it in the wrong place
Example
I must have mislaid my keys somewhere in the house.
我一定把我的钥匙暂时丢失在屋子里某个地方。
C2 noun /ˌɪnsəˈrɛkʃən/

insurrection

起义
Meaning
A violent uprising against an authority or government.
Example
The army was called in to suppress the insurrection.
军队被召来镇压起义。
A1 pronoun /ˈʌðərz/

others

其他
Meaning
people or things distinct from the ones already mentioned or known
Example
I like to spend time with others.
我喜欢和其他人一起度过时间。
C2 adjective /prɪˈzʌmptɪv/

presumptive

推定的
Meaning
Based on probability or assumption rather than proof.
Example
She is the presumptive nominee for the party.
她是该党的推定候选人。
C2 noun /ˈjuːzjuːfrʌkt/

usufruct

使用权
Meaning
The legal right to use and enjoy the benefits of someone else’s property without owning it.
Example
The tenant had the usufruct of the land but not its ownership.
租户有权使用这片土地，但没有所有权。
C2 adjective /ˌaɪsəʊˈθɜːrməl/

isothermal

等温
Meaning
Having or maintaining equal or constant temperature.
Example
The experiment was conducted under isothermal conditions.
实验在等温条件下进行。
B1 adjective /aɪˈdiːəl/

ideal

理想的
Meaning
the best possible; perfect for a situation
Example
This place is ideal for a picnic.
这个地方非常适合野餐。
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。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌbɛərz/

forebears

祖先
Meaning
Ancestors or people in previous generations from whom one is descended.
Example
We must honor the traditions of our forebears.
我们必须尊重我们祖先的传统。
C2 verb /ˈpʌlvəraɪz/

pulverize

粉碎
Meaning
To crush or grind something into a fine powder; to completely defeat or destroy.
Example
The machine can pulverize stones into dust.
机器可以将石头粉碎成灰尘。
B2 noun /klɔː/

Claw

爪子
Meaning
sharp curved nail on the foot of an animal or bird
Example
The cat extended its sharp claws to climb the tree.
猫伸出锋利的爪子爬上了树。
B2 noun ˌtrænsfərˈmeɪʃən

transformation

转型
Meaning
A thorough or dramatic change in form, appearance, or character; a complete alteration or evolution.
Example
Digital literacy leads to economic transformation.
数字化素养推动了经济转型。
A2 adjective /ˈsʌn.i/

Sunny

阳光明媚的; 乐观的
Meaning
bright with sunlight; cheerful and optimistic
Example
It's a beautiful sunny day perfect for a picnic.
这是一个美丽的阳光明媚的日子，适合野餐。
B1 noun /rɪˈtaɪə.mənt/

Retirement

退休
Meaning
the action or fact of leaving one's job and ceasing to work; the period of life after leaving work
Example
He is planning his retirement after 40 years of service.
他在工作40年后计划退休。
C1 adjective /mʌnˈdeɪn/

mundane

平凡
Meaning
lacking interest or excitement; dull and ordinary
Example
She tried to escape her mundane routine by traveling.
她试图通过旅行逃避她平凡的日常。
B2 verb /kənˈsɜːrv/

conserve

节约
Meaning
to protect something from harm or destruction; to use resources carefully to avoid waste
Example
We must conserve water during the dry season.
我们必须在干旱季节节约水。
B1 adjective /ˌdɪs.əˈpɔɪn.tɪd/

Disappointed

失望
Meaning
sad because something has not happened or is not as good as expected
Example
She was disappointed with her exam results.
她对自己的考试结果感到失望。
C1 noun /bəˈrɑːʒ/

barrage

弹幕或快速攻击
Meaning
a concentrated outpouring of questions, criticisms, or blows; a rapid, continuous attack
Example
The politician faced a barrage of tough questions from reporters.
政治家面对记者们一连串尖锐的问题。
C1 noun /ˈɪŋklɪŋ/

inkling

预感
Meaning
A slight idea, hint, or suspicion about something.
Example
She had an inkling that he was planning a surprise.
她有一个预感，他正在计划一个惊喜。
C1 verb /əˈpreɪz/

appraise

评估
Meaning
to evaluate the value, quality, or importance of something
Example
The jeweler appraised the diamond before buying it.
珠宝商在购买之前评估了钻石。
C1 adjective /ˈrʌɡ.ɪd/

Rugged

粗糙不平；表面不规则；强壮而坚固
Meaning
rough and uneven; having a rough irregular surface; tough and strong
Example
The hikers crossed the rugged mountain terrain.
登山者穿越了崎岖的山地地形。
C2 noun /ˈmæl.kənˌtɛnt/

malcontent

不满的人
Meaning
A person who is dissatisfied or rebellious; one who is not content.
Example
The malcontent voiced his grievances against the government.
这个不满的人表达了他对政府的不满。
C1 adjective /ˈniːd.ləs/

Needless

不必要的
Meaning
unnecessary; not required; without purpose
Example
The argument was needless and could have been avoided.
这场争论是多余的，本来可以避免。
C1 adjective /ˈkɔː.zəl/

causal

因果的
Meaning
relating to or acting as a cause
Example
There is a causal link between smoking and cancer.
吸烟和癌症之间存在因果关系。
C1 adjective /məˈlɛvələnt/

malevolent

恶意的
Meaning
Having or showing a wish to do evil or harm to others.
Example
The malevolent glare in his eyes frightened the children.
他眼中的恶意目光吓到了孩子们。
C1 noun /kənˈsep.ʃən/

Conception

构思; 想法; 受精
Meaning
the forming of an idea or plan; the fertilization of an ovum by a sperm; the action of conceiving
Example
The conception of this innovative project took several months of brainstorming.
这个创新项目的构思花费了几个月的头脑风暴。
A1 adverb /wʌns/

Once

一次; 过去的某个时候
Meaning
one time only; at some time in the past; formerly
Example
I have been to Paris once in my life.
我一生中只去过一次巴黎。
A1 noun /ˈsɪstər/

sister

姐姐 / 妹妹
Meaning
a female sibling; a girl or woman in relation to other children of her parents
Example
My sister is coming to visit us next week.
我姐姐下周要来看我们。
B2 noun /ˈɡuːs.ber.i/

Gooseberry

醋栗
Meaning
a small round green or red berry that grows on a thorny bush
Example
Gooseberries are rich in vitamin C and make excellent jams.
醋栗富含维生素C，并可制成美味的果酱。
B2 adjective /ˈfeɪvərəbl/

favourable

有利的
Meaning
Expressing approval, support, or positivity; advantageous or beneficial
Example
The weather conditions were favourable for the outdoor event.
户外活动的天气条件是有利的。
C1 verb /kənˈdəʊn/

condone

宽容
Meaning
To accept or allow behavior that is morally wrong or offensive.
Example
The manager refused to condone harassment in the workplace.
经理拒绝在工作场所宽容骚扰。
B1 noun /ɪnˈstrʌkʃən/

instruction

指令
Meaning
Detailed information telling how something should be done or operated.
Example
Please read the instruction carefully before using the machine.
请在使用机器前仔细阅读指令。
C1 noun /ˈkʌntrɪmən/

countryman

同胞
Meaning
a person from one's own country or rural area
Example
He was proud to meet a fellow countryman at the international conference.
他在国际会议上遇到一个同胞时感到自豪。
B1 adverb /ˈʃɔːt.li/

Shortly

很快; 不久; 简短地
Meaning
soon; in a short time; briefly
Example
The meeting will begin shortly.
会议很快开始。
A1 noun /ɡeɪm/

game

游戏
Meaning
An activity or sport played for amusement, competition, or skill.
Example
They played a football game in the afternoon.
他们下午踢了场足球比赛。
C1 noun /ˈkɒz.moʊs/

Cosmos

宇宙花
Meaning
a colorful annual flower with daisy-like blooms and feathery foliage
Example
The cosmos flowers swayed gently in the summer breeze across the meadow.
宇宙花在夏季的微风中轻轻摇摆，穿过草地。
B2 noun /ˈtɜr.mər.ɪk/

Turmeric

姜黄
Meaning
A bright yellow spice powder made from the root of a tropical plant, used in cooking and medicine
Example
Add turmeric to the curry for color and flavor.
在咖喱中加入姜黄，以增加色彩和味道。
C1 verb /θrɒb/

throb

跳动
Meaning
to beat or pulse strongly, often with pain
Example
His head began to throb after the long day.
他的一天结束后，头开始跳动。
A2 verb /hʌɡ/

hug

拥抱
Meaning
to hold someone tightly in your arms to show affection or comfort
Example
She hugged her friend before leaving for the airport.
她在去机场前拥抱了她的朋友。
B2 noun /speɪd/

Spade

铲子
Meaning
a tool with a flat blade for digging; a playing card suit
Example
The gardener used a spade to dig holes for planting flowers.
园丁用铲子挖洞种花。
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。
C2 noun /ˈhæk.ni ˈkær.ɪdʒ/

Hackney carriage

出租车
Meaning
A taxi; a car licensed to carry passengers for hire
Example
I called a hackney carriage to get to the airport.
我叫了一辆出租车去机场。
C1 noun /ˌæfəˈdeɪvɪt/

affidavit

宣誓书
Meaning
a written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, used as evidence in court
Example
The witness submitted an affidavit to the court.
证人向法院提交了一份宣誓书。
C1 adjective /dɪˈfaɪənt/

Defiant

挑衅的; 不服从的
Meaning
boldly resistant or challenging; disobedient
Example
The defiant student refused to follow the rules.
那个挑战性的学生拒绝遵守规则。
A2 adjective /mɪˈstɪə.ri.əs/

mysterious

神秘的, 莫测的
Meaning
Difficult or impossible to understand, explain, or identify.
Example
The deep sea remains one of the most mysterious places on Earth.
深海仍然是地球上最神秘的地方之一。
C1 adjective /ˈwɪst.fəl/

Wistful

渴望的; 忧郁的
Meaning
having a feeling of longing or yearning; melancholy
Example
She gave a wistful smile when remembering her childhood days.
她在回忆起童年时，露出了一丝惆怅的微笑。
B1 adjective /ˈfɔːrmər/

former

前任
Meaning
Having been previously in a particular role or position.
Example
He is a former president of the association.
他是该协会的前任主席。
C2 noun /ɪmˈpjuːɪsəns/

impuissance

无能, 无力
Meaning
inability to take effective action; helplessness
Example
The government’s impuissance in the face of crisis frustrated the people.
政府在危机面前的无能让人民感到沮丧。
C2 noun /ˈnɛtl̩/

nettle

一种触碰时会引起刺激的植物
Meaning
a plant with stinging hairs that cause irritation when touched
Example
He accidentally brushed against the nettle and felt a sharp sting.
他不小心碰到了荨麻，感到一阵剧烈的刺痛。
B2 noun /ˈprɒvɪns/

province

省
Meaning
a principal administrative division of certain countries or empires.
Example
The province is known for its rich cultural heritage and stunning landscapes.
这个省因其丰富的文化遗产和壮丽的自然景观而闻名。
C2 noun /ˈmɔɪəti/

moiety

一半或部分
Meaning
One of two equal parts; a half or portion.
Example
The estate was divided into two moieties between the heirs.
财产在继承人之间分为两部分。
C2 noun /ˌɛpɪzəʊˈɒtɪk/

epizootic

动物疫病
Meaning
An outbreak of disease affecting many animals of one kind at the same time.
Example
The farmer feared an epizootic might wipe out his cattle.
农民担心动物疫病会消灭他的家畜。
C2 verb /ˈvɪtrɪfaɪ/

vitrify

转变为玻璃
Meaning
to turn into glass or a glass-like substance by heat
Example
Sand can vitrify under intense heat.
沙子在强烈的热量下可以转变为玻璃。
B2 noun bjʊəˈrɒk.rə.si

bureaucracy

官僚主义
Meaning
A system of government in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives.
Example
Excessive bureaucracy can slow down decision-making.
过度的官僚主义会减缓决策过程。
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。
A2 noun /ˈdʒækɪt/

Jacket

夹克
Meaning
a piece of clothing worn on the upper body, typically having sleeves and fastening down the front
Example
He wore a leather jacket to protect himself from the cold wind.
他穿了一件皮夹克以保护自己免受寒冷的风吹。
A2 noun /ɡræs/

grass

幸福
Meaning
plants with narrow green leaves, often covering the ground in fields or gardens
Example
Children are playing on the grass.
当她获得奖项时，她无法隐藏自己的幸福。
C2 adjective /ˌpɪkəˈjuːn/

picayune

微不足道的, 琐碎的
Meaning
of little value or importance; trivial
Example
He complained about the picayune details of the contract.
他抱怨合同中的琐碎细节。