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C2 adjective /ˌhɑːrdˈbɪtn̩/

hard-bitten

坚韧且经验丰富
Meaning
tough and experienced, not easily affected by emotions or hardship
Example
The hard-bitten detective showed no sign of surprise at the crime scene.
那个经验丰富的侦探在犯罪现场毫无惊讶之情。
C2 adjective /dɪˈklæməˌtɔri/

declamatory

激昂的演讲风格
Meaning
speaking in a loud, rhetorical, or dramatic way
Example
The politician’s declamatory style impressed some but irritated others.
这位政治家的激昂演讲风格让一些人印象深刻，但让另一些人感到恼火。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈhoʊli/

Unholy

亵渎的; 罪恶的; 亵渎的
Meaning
wicked; sinful; profane
Example
The unholy alliance between the two companies caused public outrage.
这两家公司之间的不圣洁联盟引发了公众愤怒。
C1 noun /ˈtrɪkəri/

trickery

Meaning
The use of dishonest methods to deceive or cheat someone.
Example
The politician was accused of winning the election through trickery.
C1 noun /kwɜːrk/

Quirk

怪癖; 习惯
Meaning
a peculiar behavioral habit; an unexpected turn or twist
Example
Her quirk of always wearing mismatched socks made her unique.
她总是穿着不配的袜子，这个怪癖使她与众不同。
B1 noun /fiː/

fee

费用
Meaning
A payment made for a service or privilege.
Example
The lawyer charged a high fee for his services.
律师为他的服务收取了高额费用。
A2 noun/verb /bəˈluːn/

balloon

气球
Meaning
A small bag made of thin rubber or similar material that can be inflated with air or gas; as a verb, to expand rapidly.
Example
The children played with a red balloon at the party.
孩子们在聚会上玩了一个红色的气球。
C1 adjective /dɪˈmɛntɪd/

demented

精神错乱的 / 不理智的
Meaning
behaving irrationally due to mental illness or extreme excitement
Example
He looked demented after hearing the shocking news.
他在听到令人震惊的消息后看起来像个精神错乱的人。
C1 verb /raɪð/

writhe

痛苦地扭动
Meaning
To twist or squirm in pain or discomfort.
Example
He writhed in pain after twisting his ankle.
他扭伤脚踝后在痛苦中扭动。
B2 adjective /sɔːr/

sore

酸痛
Meaning
painful or aching, usually in a specific part of the body
Example
After the long run, my legs were sore.
长跑后，我的腿很酸痛。
B2 noun /ˈpɛzənt/

peasant

农民
Meaning
a poor farmer or agricultural laborer who owns or rents a small piece of land for cultivation
Example
The peasant worked hard in the fields from dawn to dusk.
农民从黎明到黄昏在田地里辛勤劳作。
C2 noun /ˈfuːləri/

foolery

愚蠢
Meaning
Silly or foolish behavior or actions.
Example
His constant foolery made the meeting hard to take seriously.
他不断的愚蠢让会议变得难以认真对待。
B2 noun /ˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

classification

分类
Meaning
the action or process of classifying something into groups based on shared characteristics.
Example
The classification of animals helps in understanding their biology.
动物的分类有助于理解它们的生物学。
A2 adjective /ˈjuːʒəl/

usual

常见
Meaning
habitually or typically occurring or done
Example
It’s our usual meeting spot.
这是我们常见的会议地点。
C1 verb /ˌriːəˈdʒʌst/

readjust

重新调整
Meaning
To change or move something again in order to achieve a better fit, condition, or balance.
Example
He readjusted the chair to make it more comfortable.
他重新调整了椅子，使其更加舒适。
B1 verb /ɪkˈsplɔːr/

explore

探索
Meaning
to travel through or study something in order to learn more about it
Example
They decided to explore the forest together.
他们决定一起探索森林。
B2 verb /ˈhezɪteɪt/

hesitate

犹豫
Meaning
to pause before acting; to be uncertain about what to do
Example
Don't hesitate to ask for help.
不要犹豫，随时寻求帮助。
C1 adjective/verb /ˈkɒn.sə.mət/

consummate

以极大的技巧完成或完善某物
Meaning
To complete or perfect something with great skill
Example
He is a consummate artist with years of experience.
他是一个技艺精湛的艺术家，拥有多年的经验。
C2 verb /rɪˈtrɛntʃ/

retrench

减少开支，裁员
Meaning
to reduce costs, spending, or staff to save resources
Example
The company had to retrench employees due to financial difficulties.
公司由于财务困难不得不裁员。
C2 noun /ˈɔːrɪkl̩/

auricle

耳朵的外部部分
Meaning
The external part of the ear; also an upper chamber of the heart in anatomy.
Example
The doctor examined the patient’s auricle for signs of infection.
医生检查了病人的耳朵外部部分是否有感染迹象。
B2 verb ˈwɜːrsən

worsen

恶化
Meaning
To make or become worse; to deteriorate in quality, condition, or degree.
Example
Lack of education can worsen poverty levels.
缺乏教育可能会恶化贫困水平。
A1 pronoun /huː/

who

谁
Meaning
used to ask about a person or people
Example
Who is coming to the party tonight?
今晚谁来参加派对？
C1 verb /ʌnˈɜːθ/

unearth

发掘
Meaning
To dig up from the ground or to discover something hidden.
Example
Archaeologists unearthed ancient artifacts at the site.
考古学家在遗址发掘了古代文物。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdʌldʒənt/

indulgent

宽容的
Meaning
Having a tendency to be overly generous or lenient with someone.
Example
The indulgent mother allowed her child to stay up late.
宽容的母亲让孩子晚点才睡。
C1 noun /tɔːrk/

torque

Meaning
A twisting force that causes rotation.
Example
The mechanic measured the torque of the engine.
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。
A2 adjective /draɪ/

Dry

干燥的; 无湿气或液体; 无聊
Meaning
free from moisture or liquid; not wet; lacking interest or excitement
Example
The desert has very dry climate.
沙漠的气候非常干燥。
C1 verb /ˈvæŋkwɪʃ/

vanquish

征服
Meaning
to defeat thoroughly, especially in battle or competition
Example
The army vanquished its enemies with superior strategy.
军队以优越的战略打败了敌人。
C1 adjective /ˈretʃɪd/

Wretched

悲惨的; 可怜的; 质量差的
Meaning
very unhappy; miserable; of poor quality
Example
The refugees lived in wretched conditions.
难民们生活在悲惨的条件下。
B2 noun /ˈraɪvəl/

Rival

竞争对手; 对手;
Meaning
a person or thing competing with another for the same objective or for superiority in the same field
Example
The two companies have been business rivals for decades.
这两家公司已经是商业竞争对手几十年了。
B2 noun /ˈwel.feər/

Welfare

福利; 健康; 幸福
Meaning
the health, happiness, and fortunes of a person or group; care and support
Example
The government is responsible for the welfare of its citizens.
政府负责公民的福利。
C1 verb /dɪsˈlɒdʒ/

dislodge

赶走
Meaning
To remove or force out from a position, especially one that is fixed or hard to move.
Example
The troops dislodged the enemy from the hill.
部队把敌人从山丘上赶了下去。
A2 noun /koʊt/

Coat

外套
Meaning
an outer garment worn over other clothes for warmth or protection
Example
He put on his winter coat before going outside.
他在出门前穿上了冬季外套。
B1 noun /kənˈsjuːmər/

consumer

消费者
Meaning
A person who buys and uses goods and services.
Example
The company focuses on understanding consumer needs.
公司专注于理解消费者需求。
C1 adverb /suːˈpɜːb.li/

Superbly

卓越地
Meaning
in an excellent or outstanding manner
Example
She performed superbly in the dance competition.
她在舞蹈比赛中表现得卓越地。
C1 noun /ˈrɛtɪsəns/

reticence

沉默
Meaning
the quality of being reserved or unwilling to speak freely
Example
His reticence made it difficult to know what he was thinking.
他的沉默让人很难知道他在想什么。
C2 verb /bɪˈstruː/

bestrew

散布
Meaning
To scatter or cover something with objects or substances.
Example
The ground was bestrewn with autumn leaves.
地面上撒满了秋天的叶子。
C1 verb /ɪkˈspend/

expend

花费
Meaning
to use up or consume; to spend energy or resources
Example
He expended all his energy on the project.
他把所有的精力都投入到这个项目上。
A2 verb /rɪˈdjuːs/

reduce

减少
Meaning
to make smaller in size, amount, or degree; to decrease
Example
We need to reduce our expenses this month.
我们需要减少本月的开支。
B2 noun /θred/

thread

线
Meaning
a long, thin strand of cotton, nylon, or other fibers used for sewing
Example
She used a red thread to sew the torn button back on.
她用红线把破掉的纽扣缝回去。
C1 adjective /ˈkɑːr.di.æk/

cardiac

心脏的
Meaning
Relating to the heart.
Example
The patient was admitted with a cardiac condition.
病人因心脏病情被收治。
B2 noun ˈhæb.ɪ.tæts

habitats

栖息地
Meaning
The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.
Example
Scientists envision habitats on the Moon.
科学家设想月球上的栖息地。
C2 verb /ʌnˈfrɒk/

unfrock

剥夺神职
Meaning
To remove a priest from his position or deprive someone of a rank.
Example
The corrupt priest was unfrocked after the investigation.
腐败的牧师在调查后被解除职务。
A2 adjective /ˈmɪzɪkəl/

musical

音乐的
Meaning
related to or consisting of music
Example
She has a very musical voice.
她有一副非常音乐的嗓音。
B2 noun /ˈpærɪʃ/

parish

教区
Meaning
A local church community or the area served by a parish church.
Example
The parish gathered for Sunday service.
教区成员为周日的服务聚集在一起。
C1 adjective /ˌtɒpsi ˈtɜːvi/

topsy-turvy

混乱的
Meaning
in a state of confusion, disorder, or upside down
Example
The sudden announcement left the office in a topsy-turvy state.
突如其来的公告让办公室陷入了完全混乱的状态。
B2 adjective /ʃɪər/

Sheer

完全的; 绝对的; 透明的; 非常陡峭
Meaning
complete; absolute; transparent; very steep
Example
It was sheer luck that we found the place.
这是纯粹的运气，我们找到了这个地方。
C1 noun /ˈlʌɡ.ɪdʒ væn/

Luggage van

行李车
Meaning
a vehicle designed for carrying luggage and cargo
Example
The luggage van carried all the passengers' suitcases.
行李车载着所有乘客的行李箱。
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。
A2 noun ˈmem.bərz

members

成员
Meaning
A person, animal, or plant belonging to a particular group; an individual belonging to a group such as a society or team.
Example
Members collaborate to finalize recruitment decisions.
成员们合作以最终确定招聘决策。
C2 noun /ˈmɛtəl/

mettle

勇气
Meaning
A person's ability to cope well with difficulties or to face demanding situations with courage.
Example
The young athlete showed his mettle in the final match.
这位年轻的运动员在决赛中展示了他的勇气。
B1 adjective /ˈhoʊpləs/

Hopeless

绝望的; 没有希望的
Meaning
feeling or causing despair about something; without hope; desperate
Example
The situation seemed hopeless until help arrived.
直到帮助到来之前，情况看起来毫无希望。
A1 verb /sɔ/

saw

用锯子切
Meaning
to cut with a saw; to use a cutting tool
Example
The carpenter saws the wood into pieces.
木匠将木头切成小块。
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。
C1 verb /dʒəʊlt/

jolt

震动
Meaning
to push or shake someone or something abruptly and roughly
Example
The sudden stop jolted all the passengers forward.
突然停车把所有乘客都推到了前面。
C2 adjective /ˌækrəˈmætɪk/

achromatic

无色的
Meaning
without color; free from color
Example
The designer chose an achromatic palette of black, white, and gray.
设计师选择了黑色、白色和灰色的无色调色板。
C1 adjective /hɪpˈnɒtɪk/

hypnotic

催眠的
Meaning
Producing sleep or a trance-like state; mesmerizing.
Example
The music had a hypnotic effect on the audience.
这首音乐对观众产生了催眠效果。
C1 adverb /ˈðɛərfɔːr/

therefor

为此
Meaning
For that or for it.
Example
He received payment and gave a receipt therefor.
他收到了付款，并为此给出了收据。
C2 noun /kəˈnɑːrd/

canard

Meaning
a false or unfounded story or rumor
Example
The article turned out to be nothing more than a canard.
C1 noun /prəˈpoʊnənt/

proponent

支持者, 倡导者
Meaning
a person who advocates for or supports a particular idea, cause, or plan
Example
She is a strong proponent of renewable energy.
她是可再生能源的坚定支持者。
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。
B2 noun ˈəʊ.və.hed

overhead

管理费用
Meaning
Ongoing business expenses not directly attributable to creating a product or service.
Example
The company reduced its overhead to increase profits.
公司减少了管理费用以增加利润。
B2 noun/adjective /ˈbʌmpər/

bumper

保险杠
Meaning
A protective bar at the front or back of a vehicle; also used to describe something unusually large or successful.
Example
The farmer celebrated a bumper harvest this year.
农民今年庆祝了一个丰收的年份。
B2 adverb /ˈstrɪktli/

strictly

严格
Meaning
in a way that follows rules or limits completely
Example
Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the building.
在大楼内吸烟是严格禁止的。
B2 noun /ˌdek.ləˈreɪ.ʃən/

Declaration

声明; 宣告; 公告
Meaning
a formal or explicit statement or announcement; an official proclamation
Example
The president's declaration of independence marked a historic moment for the nation.
总统的独立宣言标志着国家历史性的时刻。
C1 noun /ˈfoʊliɪdʒ/

foliage

树叶
Meaning
The leaves of a plant, collectively.
Example
The autumn foliage looked stunning in the park.
秋天的树叶在公园里看起来很惊艳。
C2 noun /ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪks/

metaphysics

形而上学
Meaning
The branch of philosophy that deals with the fundamental nature of reality, existence, and the relationship between mind and matter.
Example
She studied metaphysics to understand the principles of existence beyond physical science.
她学习形而上学，以理解超越物理科学的存在原理。
B1 noun /ˈdʒʌŋ.ɡəl/

Jungle

密林; 丛林;
Meaning
a dense forest in a tropical climate; a place of bewildering complexity or ruthless struggle
Example
The explorer got lost in the dense Amazon jungle for three days.
探险者在密集的亚马逊丛林中迷路了三天。
B2 noun /ˈtɔːrsoʊ/

torso

躯干
Meaning
The trunk of the human body, excluding the head and limbs.
Example
The artist painted the torso of the model in great detail.
艺术家详细地画了模特的躯干。
B2 verb /rɪˈzaɪd/

reside

居住
Meaning
to live or dwell in a particular place
Example
They reside in a large house near the river.
他们住在河边的一座大房子里。
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。
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。
C1 adjective + noun kəˈmendəbəl ɪˈnɪʃətɪvz

commendable initiatives

值得赞扬的倡议
Meaning
Praiseworthy efforts or actions that deserve admiration and approval.
Example
The commendable initiatives aim to raise awareness.
这些值得赞扬的倡议旨在提高意识。
A2 adjective /ˈteɪ.sti/

Tasty

美味的
Meaning
having a pleasant flavor; delicious
Example
The pizza was really tasty with fresh ingredients.
这块比萨饼因为新鲜的配料而真的很美味。
B1 noun pəˈten.ʃəl

potential

潜力
Meaning
Having or showing the capacity to become or develop into something in the future.
Example
The potential for innovation is immense.
创新的潜力是巨大的。
C2 noun /ˌkæt ə ˈnaɪn ˌteɪlz/

cat-o-nine-tails

九尾鞭
Meaning
A whip with nine knotted cords, historically used for punishment.
Example
The sailor feared the cat-o-nine-tails more than the storm at sea.
那名水手比海上的风暴更害怕九尾鞭。
C1 noun /ˈmɒnəˌθiːɪzəm/

monotheism

一神论
Meaning
The belief in the existence of only one God.
Example
Islam and Christianity are religions based on monotheism.
伊斯兰教和基督教是基于一神论的宗教。
A2 verb /baɪt/

bite

咬
Meaning
to cut with teeth; to have a sharp effect
Example
The dog might bite if it feels threatened.
那只狗可能会咬，如果它感到受到威胁。
C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈvɜːrtɪbəl/

indivertible

Meaning
Not able to be turned aside or diverted.
Example
The judge's indivertible attention was on the case.
B1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈsiːz/

overseas

海外
Meaning
in or to a foreign country across the sea
Example
He went overseas for higher education.
他去海外深造。
C1 noun əˈtrɒs.ɪ.tiz

atrocities

暴行
Meaning
Extremely wicked or cruel acts, typically involving physical violence or injury.
Example
The atrocities shocked the international community.
这些暴行震惊了国际社会。
C1 verb /priːˈɛmpt/

pre-empt

Meaning
to act in advance to prevent an anticipated event from happening; forestall
Example
The government moved to pre-empt a crisis by introducing new policies.
C1 noun ˈsɪn.tæks

syntax

语法
Meaning
The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language.
Example
Programming languages follow strict syntax rules.
编程语言遵循严格的语法规则。
C2 noun /ˈɛkwɪpɪdʒ/

equipage

装备或带有配件的马车
Meaning
Equipment or a carriage with its accessories.
Example
The nobleman arrived in a grand equipage.
贵族乘坐豪华马车到达。
C2 noun ˈvaɪ.və ˈvəʊs

viva voce

口试
Meaning
An oral examination, typically for an academic qualification.
Example
Viva Voce tests communication skills.
Viva Voce 考试评估沟通技巧。
B1 noun /əˈpɪn.jən/

Opinion

意见
Meaning
a view or judgment formed about something; a belief or assessment based on grounds short of proof
Example
In my opinion, this is the best solution.
在我看来，这是最好的解决方案。
B2 adverb /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪkli/

economically

经济地
Meaning
in a way that relates to economics or is efficient and not wasteful.
Example
The company is trying to operate more economically this year.
公司今年努力以更经济的方式运营。
C1 noun /rɪˈpɑːzɪtɔːri/

repository

仓库
Meaning
a place where things are stored or kept for safekeeping
Example
The library serves as a repository of knowledge.
图书馆作为知识的仓库。
A2 noun /ˈtʃælɪndʒɪz/

challenges

挑战
Meaning
Difficult tasks or situations that test someone's abilities or resources.
Example
Overcoming challenges is the key to personal growth.
克服挑战是个人成长的关键。
C1 adjective, verb /sɪˈdeɪt/

sedate

镇静
Meaning
calm, quiet, and composed; or to administer a drug to make someone calm or sleep
Example
The nurse sedated the patient before the operation.
护士在手术前给病人注射了镇静剂。
A2 noun কন্ডিশন

condition

状况
Meaning
A particular state of health or physical fitness; a medical problem.
Example
The condition worsens without proper treatment.
没有适当的治疗，状况会恶化。
C1 noun /ˈpɪk.æks/

Pick-axe

鹤嘴锄
Meaning
a tool with a heavy metal head and long handle used for breaking up hard ground or rock
Example
The miner used a pick-axe to break through the rocky surface.
矿工用鹤嘴锄打破了岩石表面。
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。
B1 noun /ˈflaʊər veɪs/

Flower-vase

花瓶
Meaning
a decorative container used to hold cut flowers
Example
She placed beautiful roses in the flower vase on the table.
她把美丽的玫瑰放进了桌子上的花瓶里。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsɜːrvɪsəbəl/

Unserviceable

无法使用的; 有缺陷的
Meaning
not in working order; unable to be used; defective
Example
The old computer became unserviceable after the system crash.
那台旧电脑在系统崩溃后变得无法使用。
C1 noun /ˈsækrɪlɪdʒ/

sacrilege

亵渎
Meaning
Violation or misuse of what is regarded as sacred.
Example
Stealing from the temple was considered an act of sacrilege.
从寺庙偷窃被视为亵渎行为。
C1 noun /kliːˈʃeɪ/

cliche

陈词滥调
Meaning
An overused expression or idea that has lost its originality or impact.
Example
The speech was filled with old clichés that failed to inspire the audience.
演讲中充满了老套的陈词滥调，未能激发观众的兴趣。
B1 verb /ʃaʊt/

shout

喊叫
Meaning
to say something very loudly
Example
He shouted at the top of his lungs to get their attention.
他尽可能大声地喊叫，以引起他们的注意。
C2 noun /rɪˈɡætə/

regatta

帆船赛
Meaning
A sporting event consisting of a series of boat or yacht races.
Example
The annual regatta attracted competitors from around the world.
年度帆船赛吸引了来自世界各地的参赛者。
C1 verb /ˈsɪnɚdʒaɪzd/

synergized

协同, 协调, 合作
Meaning
Combine in such a way that the total effect is greater than the sum of the individual effects.
Example
The teams were synergized to maximize productivity.
团队被协同工作以最大化生产力。
C2 verb /rɪˈvaɪl/

revile

谴责
Meaning
to criticize in an abusive or angrily insulting manner
Example
The politician was reviled by the public for his corruption.
政治家因腐败而被公众谴责。
B1 noun /dɪˈskʌvəri/

discovery

发现
Meaning
The act of finding or learning something for the first time.
Example
The discovery of penicillin changed medical history.
青霉素的发现改变了医学历史。
A2 adjective, noun /ˈeɪʒən/

asian

亚洲的
Meaning
relating to Asia or its people
Example
She loves Asian culture.
她喜欢亚洲文化。
C1 noun/verb /liːʃ/

leash

牵引绳
Meaning
a strap or cord used to control or guide an animal; to restrain or control
Example
The dog was on a leash during the walk.
狗在散步时被牵引绳拴着。
C1 noun /kənˈveɪəns/

conveyance

运输
Meaning
The action or process of transporting or carrying someone or something from one place to another.
Example
The conveyance of goods was delayed due to bad weather.
由于恶劣的天气，货物的运输被延迟。
C2 noun /əˈɡrɒnəmɪst/

agronomist

农业学家
Meaning
A scientist who studies soil management and crop production.
Example
The agronomist suggested new methods to improve rice yields.
农业学家建议了一些新的方法，以提高水稻产量。
C2 noun ˌbaɪ.oʊ.əˈveɪ.lə.bɪl.ə.ti

bioavailability

身体吸收能力
Meaning
The degree to which a substance can be absorbed and used by the body.
Example
Turmeric's bioavailability increases when consumed with black pepper.
姜黄的生物可利用性在与黑胡椒一起食用时增加。
C2 noun /ænˈtɪstrəfi/

antistrophe

反歌式 (一种修辞手法)
Meaning
A rhetorical device in which a word or phrase is repeated at the end of successive clauses; in Greek choral poetry, the part of the ode sung by the chorus in return movement.
Example
The poet used antistrophe to emphasize the repeated phrase.
诗人使用反歌式来强调重复的短语。
B2 adjective /ɪmˈpɪəriəl/

imperial

帝国的
Meaning
Relating to an empire or emperor; having supreme authority.
Example
The imperial palace was a symbol of the emperor's power.
帝国宫殿是皇帝权力的象征。
B2 adverb /səbˈstænʃəli/

substantially

显著
Meaning
to a great extent or degree
Example
The new policy has substantially improved working conditions.
新政策显著改善了工作条件。
C1 /skwɒt/

squat

蹲下
Meaning
to crouch or sit with knees bent and body close to the ground
Example
He squatted down to tie his shoes.
他蹲下来系鞋带。
B2 adjective ˌæɡ.rɪˈkʌl.tʃər.əl

agricultural

农业的
Meaning
Connected with farming.
Example
Agricultural advancements enhance food security.
农业进步提高了食品安全。
B2 verb /əˈteɪn/

attain

达到
Meaning
to achieve or reach something
Example
She worked hard to attain her goals.
她努力工作以达到她的目标。
A2 noun /ˈsoʊʃəl ˈmiːdiə/

social media

社交媒体
Meaning
Websites and applications that enable users to create and share content or to participate in social networking.
Example
Social media often causes delays.
社交媒体经常造成延迟。
C2 adjective /ˈspiːʃəs/

specious

虚假
Meaning
Superficially plausible but actually false; misleading in appearance.
Example
The politician’s argument was specious, sounding convincing but lacking real evidence.
那位政治家的论点是虚假的，听起来很有说服力，但缺乏真实的证据。
C2 adverb /əˈsʌndər/

asunder

分成碎片
Meaning
into separate parts; apart
Example
The ancient empire was torn asunder by war.
古老的帝国在战争中被撕裂成碎片。
A2 verb /ˈloʊər/

lower

降低
Meaning
to move something to a lower position or to reduce
Example
The company decided to lower the prices.
公司决定降低价格。
C1 noun /ˈmɑːrtər/

Martyr

烈士
Meaning
A person who is killed because of their religious or political beliefs
Example
He became a martyr for the cause of freedom and democracy.
他为了自由和民主的事业成为了烈士。
B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.səns/

Licence

许可证
Meaning
a permit from an authority to own or use something, do a particular thing, or carry on a trade
Example
You need a driving licence to operate a car.
你需要驾驶执照才能驾驶汽车。
A2 verb /weɪst/

waste

浪费
Meaning
To use or spend carelessly, extravagantly, or to no purpose.
Example
Social media often leads to wasting valuable time.
社交媒体常常导致浪费宝贵的时间。
C1 verb /ˈrʌm.ɪdʒ/

rummage

杂乱地翻找
Meaning
to search through something in a disorderly way
Example
He rummaged through the drawer for his keys.
他在抽屉里翻找钥匙。