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C2 noun /ˈhelmz.mən/

Helmsman

舵手; 船长
Meaning
a person who steers a ship or boat; the person at the helm of a vessel
Example
The experienced helmsman skillfully guided the yacht through the narrow channel during the storm.
经验丰富的舵手在暴风雨中熟练地引导游艇通过狭窄的航道。
C2 noun /ˌɪmpəˈtjuːəsəti/

impetuosity

冲动性
Meaning
The quality of being rash or impulsive.
Example
His impetuosity often got him into trouble.
他的冲动性常常让他陷入麻烦。
C1 adjective /ˈfræɡməntɪd/

fragmented

碎片化, 分割, 不完整
Meaning
Having been broken into fragments; disjointed or incomplete.
Example
The information was fragmented and difficult to understand.
信息被碎片化了，难以理解。
C2 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈmænd/

countermand

撤销命令
Meaning
to revoke or cancel an order or command
Example
The general countermanded the previous orders immediately.
将军立即取消了先前的命令。
B2 verb /dʒɑːɡ/

jog

慢跑
Meaning
to run at a slow, steady pace for exercise
Example
She jogs every morning in the park.
她每天早上在公园里慢跑。
A2 noun /ˈsæd.nəs/

Sadness

悲伤，痛苦，忧郁
Meaning
feeling of sorrow, unhappiness, or grief
Example
Her sadness was evident after hearing the bad news.
她听到坏消息后，她的悲伤显而易见。
A2 noun /ˈsɛlər/

seller

幸福
Meaning
a person who sells something
Example
The seller offered a discount on bulk purchases.
当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
C2 noun /ˈfetiʃ/

fetich

费蒂什
Meaning
an object believed to have magical powers or to be inhabited by a spirit
Example
The villagers treated the statue as a powerful fetich.
村民把雕像视为一个强大的费蒂什。
C2 verb /dɪˈkænt/

decant

倒入
Meaning
To pour liquid gently from one container into another, especially without disturbing the sediment.
Example
She carefully decanted the wine into a clean glass.
她小心地将酒倒入干净的玻璃杯。
B2 verb /ˈskræmbəl/

scramble

Meaning
to move or climb quickly using hands and feet; to mix or arrange in a hurried way
Example
The kids scrambled up the hill to catch the kite.
B2 verb /ˈdɑːrkən/

darken

变暗
Meaning
to make or become dark; to reduce brightness or light
Example
The clouds began to darken the sky before the storm.
暴风雨来临前，乌云开始使天空变暗。
C2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈsweɪdʒd/

unassuaged

未缓解
Meaning
Not made less intense or relieved; unrelieved.
Example
His grief remained unassuaged despite the passage of time.
他的痛苦尽管时间流逝依然未缓解。
C1 adjective /ɪˈkwɛstriən/

equestrian

骑术的
Meaning
Relating to horse riding or horseback riders.
Example
She won several equestrian competitions.
她赢得了几场马术比赛。
C2 noun ˌkɒdʒɪˈteɪʃən

cogitation

沉思, 思考
Meaning
The action of thinking deeply about something; contemplation
Example
After much cogitation, he made the final decision.
经过深思熟虑后，他做出了最终决定。
C1 adjective /ˈflʌstərd/

flustered

困惑
Meaning
in a state of confusion or agitation
Example
She appeared flustered after being asked so many questions.
她在被问了那么多问题后，看起来有些困惑。
B2 noun /mɪkst ˈkʌlər/

Mixed colour

混合色
Meaning
a color created by combining two or more different colors
Example
The mixed colour created a beautiful gradient on the canvas.
混合色在画布上创造了美丽的渐变。
C1 adjective /ˈkɒn.keɪv/

concave

凹形
Meaning
curved inward like the inside of a bowl
Example
The mirror had a concave surface that magnified her reflection.
镜子有一个凹形表面，放大了她的倒影。
A1 pronoun /wɒt/

what

什么
Meaning
used to ask for information about something
Example
What is your name?
你叫什么名字?
C2 noun /ˈmʌrɪn/

murrain

牲畜的传染病
Meaning
An infectious disease that affects cattle and other animals, often fatal.
Example
The farmer lost many cows during the outbreak of murrain.
农民在穆雷恩疫情爆发期间失去了许多牛。
B2 verb /əˈkʌmplɪʃ/

accomplish

完成
Meaning
to achieve or complete successfully
Example
She managed to accomplish all her goals for the year.
她成功地完成了今年的所有目标。
C1 verb /ˈnuːtər/

neuter

去势
Meaning
To remove the reproductive organs of an animal; or having no gender.
Example
They decided to neuter their cat to prevent more kittens.
他们决定给猫去势，以防止更多小猫的出生。
C2 verb /ˈɡræn.jʊ.leɪt/

granulate

颗粒化
Meaning
To form or cause to form into grains or small particles.
Example
The sugar began to granulate as it cooled.
糖开始结晶当它冷却了。
B2 verb /ɪnˈfɛkt/

infect

传染
Meaning
To contaminate with a disease-causing organism.
Example
The virus can infect healthy people quickly.
病毒可以迅速传染健康的人。
B1 noun /ˌkæl.kjəˈleɪ.ʃən/

Calculation

计算
Meaning
a mathematical determination of the size or number of something
Example
His calculation of the total cost was accurate to the penny.
他的总成本计算准确到分。
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。
A2 noun /ˈdɑrk.nəs/

Darkness

黑暗; 无知;
Meaning
the partial or total absence of light; wickedness or evil; ignorance or lack of knowledge
Example
The power outage plunged the entire city into darkness.
停电使整个城市陷入了黑暗。
B2 noun, verb, adjective /ˈpeɪtənt/ or /ˈpætənt/

patent

专利
Meaning
a government license granting exclusive rights to an inventor; also to obtain such rights
Example
He patented his new invention to protect it from being copied.
他为保护他的发明不被复制而申请了专利。
C1 verb /ˈprɒfəsaɪ/

prophesy

预言
Meaning
to state or predict that something will happen in the future, especially as if divinely inspired
Example
The monk prophesied that peace would return to the land.
那位和尚预言和平将会回到这个国家。
C2 noun /ˈbrɛviˌɛri/

breviary

祷告书
Meaning
A book containing the service for each day, used in Christian liturgy.
Example
The monk read from the breviary during morning prayers.
僧侣在早晨祷告时从祷告书中朗读。
C2 noun /ˌænɪmædˈvɜːʒən/

animadversion

批评
Meaning
Strong criticism or censure.
Example
The policy attracted severe animadversion from the public.
该政策遭到公众的严厉批评。
B2 noun ˈfrʌn.tɪərz

frontiers

边界
Meaning
The extreme limit of settled land beyond which lies wilderness; the limits of knowledge or achievement in a particular field.
Example
The project pushes the frontiers of space exploration.
这个项目推动了太空探索的边界。
B2 noun /leɪs/

Lace

花边
Meaning
a delicate fabric made of yarn or thread in an open weblike pattern; a cord or string for fastening
Example
She wore a beautiful dress decorated with intricate lace patterns.
她穿着一件精美的衣服，装饰着复杂的花边图案。
C1 noun /ˈfɛtɪʃ/

fetish

过度或不理智的痴迷
Meaning
an excessive or irrational devotion to something
Example
He has a fetish for collecting rare stamps.
他对收集稀有邮票有着一种痴迷。
A1 noun /tɜːrn/

Turn

转动; 转弯; 机会;
Meaning
an act of moving something in a circular direction; a change of direction; an opportunity to do something
Example
It's your turn to speak at the meeting.
轮到你在会议上发言了。
B1 verb /ɪnˈstɔːl/

install

安装
Meaning
To place or fix equipment or software so it is ready for use.
Example
He installed the new software on his computer.
他在他的电脑上安装了新软件。
B2 noun rɪˈzɪl.i.əns

resilience

韧性
Meaning
The ability to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.
Example
Testing the resilience of wood is crucial.
测试木材的韧性是至关重要的。
A2 verb /tʃiːt/

cheat

作弊
Meaning
to act dishonestly; to break rules for advantage
Example
He cheats on the exam by copying answers.
他通过抄答案在考试中作弊。
C1 noun /ˌnjʊə.roʊ.plæˈstɪs.ɪ.ti/

neuroplasticity

神经可塑性
Meaning
The brain's ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections throughout life.
Example
Neuroplasticity allows the brain to rewire itself after an injury.
神经可塑性使大脑在受伤后能够重新连接。
B1 adverb /ˈrʌfli/

Roughly

大约; 以粗暴或暴力的方式
Meaning
approximately; in a harsh or violent way
Example
The project will take roughly three months to complete.
这个项目大约需要三个月完成。
B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈzaɪərəbl/

Undesirable

不受欢迎的; 有害的; 令人不快的
Meaning
not wanted or wished for; harmful or unpleasant
Example
The new policy had several undesirable consequences.
新政策带来了几个不受欢迎的后果。
C1 noun, adjective /dɪˈfiːtɪst/

defeatist

失败主义者
Meaning
A person who expects or is excessively ready to accept failure; showing a tendency to expect defeat.
Example
His defeatist attitude discouraged the rest of the team.
他的失败主义态度使队伍中的其他人感到灰心。
B2 noun /ˌkoʊəˈlɪʃən/

coalition

联盟
Meaning
a temporary alliance of distinct parties, persons, or states for joint action
Example
Several parties formed a coalition to pass the new law.
几个党派组成了一个联盟来通过新法律。
B2 noun, adjective, adverb /ˌnɔːrθˈwest/

northwest

西北
Meaning
the direction that is between north and west; situated in or moving toward this direction
Example
Seattle is located in the northwest of the United States.
西雅图位于美国的西北部。
B2 noun /sliːv/

Sleeve

袖子
Meaning
the part of a garment that covers the arm
Example
She rolled up her sleeves before starting to cook.
她在开始做饭前卷起了袖子。
C1 adjective /ˌɔːtəˈkrætɪk/

autocratic

专制
Meaning
Relating to a ruler who has absolute power and does not consult others.
Example
The manager’s autocratic style discouraged employees from sharing their ideas.
经理的专制风格使员工不愿意分享他们的想法。
C2 adjective /ˈɑːrtləs/

artless

天真, 简单
Meaning
Without deception or pretentiousness; natural and simple.
Example
Her artless smile made everyone feel at ease.
她天真的微笑让每个人都感到轻松。
C1 noun /ˌnoʊtəˈraɪəti/

notoriety

恶名
Meaning
The state of being famous or well-known for something bad.
Example
The criminal gained notoriety for his daring escapes.
罪犯因其大胆的逃脱而声名狼藉。
C2 adjective /ɪˈrɛfrəɡəbəl/

irrefragable

不可辩驳
Meaning
Impossible to refute, deny, or break
Example
The lawyer presented irrefragable evidence that proved his client’s innocence.
律师提供了不可辩驳的证据，证明了他客户的无辜。
A2 noun /ɪmˈpɔːtəns/

importance

重要性
Meaning
The quality or state of being important; consequence or significance.
Example
The importance of time management cannot be overstated.
时间管理的重要性无法被夸大。
C1 adjective /ˈkɜːrsəri/

cursory

草率
Meaning
Hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed.
Example
He gave the report only a cursory glance before the meeting.
他在会议前匆忙地扫了一眼报告。
C2 adjective /ˌsɒpəˈrɪfɪk/

soporific

幸福
Meaning
tending to induce drowsiness or sleep; causing sleepiness
Example
The professor's lecture was so soporific that half the class fell asleep.
当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的快乐。
B1 verb /ˈfraɪtən/

frighten

吓唬
Meaning
to cause fear or alarm in someone
Example
The loud noise frightened the child.
巨大的噪音吓到了孩子。
C2 noun /ˈɡlʌt.ən/

Glutton

贪吃者
Meaning
a person who regularly eats or drinks more than is necessary; someone who has an excessive appetite
Example
He was known as a glutton who could finish three large pizzas in one sitting.
他被认为是一个贪吃者，可以在一次坐下时吃完三大披萨。
C1 noun /ˈfoʊ.kəs ˈtræk.ɪŋ/

focus tracking

聚焦追踪
Meaning
A technique of monitoring and maintaining attention on specific tasks or goals.
Example
Proper focus tracking improves productivity.
适当的聚焦追踪可以提高生产力。
C2 adjective /ˈdaʊti/

doughty

勇敢的
Meaning
brave, valiant, courageous
Example
The doughty soldier never backed down from a challenge.
勇敢的士兵从不退缩面对挑战。
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。
B2 noun, verb /ˈdeɪ.bjuː/

debut

首演
Meaning
The first public appearance or performance of someone or something.
Example
The young actor made his debut on the big stage.
年轻演员在大舞台上首次亮相。
B1 verb /ɪnˈtend/

intend

打算
Meaning
to plan or have in mind as a purpose; to mean
Example
I intend to finish this project by tomorrow.
我打算在明天之前完成这个项目。
C1 adjective /ˈɡæst.li/

ghastly

可怕的
Meaning
Causing great horror or fear; very unpleasant.
Example
The crime scene was a ghastly sight.
犯罪现场是一个可怕的景象。
C1 noun /ˌtɛrəˈdæktɪl/

pterodactyl

已灭绝的飞行爬行动物
Meaning
An extinct flying reptile of the Jurassic period, with a long slender head and wings formed by a membrane stretching along the body.
Example
The museum displayed a fossil of a giant pterodactyl.
博物馆展示了一只巨大的翼龙化石。
C1 noun /rɪˈsaɪtl/

recital

独奏会
Meaning
A performance of music, dance, or poetry, usually by a soloist.
Example
She gave a piano recital at the concert hall.
她在音乐会中举办了钢琴独奏会。
A1 number /ɪˈlɛvən/

eleven

十一
Meaning
the number after ten and before twelve; 11
Example
There are eleven students in the classroom.
教室里有十一名学生。
A2 determiner/adjective /ˈfjuːər/

fewer

更少
Meaning
a smaller number of; not as many
Example
Fewer people attended the meeting than expected.
参加会议的人数比预期的少。
B2 adverb /ˈlaɪk.waɪz/

Likewise

同样地; 也; 类似地
Meaning
in the same way; also; similarly
Example
She studied hard for the exam, and her brother did likewise.
她为考试努力学习，她的哥哥也做了同样的事情。
A2 noun /ɪɡˈzæm/

exam

考试
Meaning
a formal test of a person's knowledge or skill in a subject
Example
She studied hard for her final exam.
她为了最后的考试努力学习。
B2 noun /ˈæɡ.ə.ni/

Agony

极度的身体或精神痛苦；剧烈的疼痛
Meaning
extreme physical or mental suffering; intense pain
Example
He was in agony after the accident.
事故后他痛苦不堪。
C2 adjective /ˌɪm.pəˈfɛk.tə.bəl/

imperfectible

不可完美
Meaning
Incapable of being made perfect or complete.
Example
Some human qualities are considered imperfectible.
某些人类特质被认为是不可完美的。
B2 verb /wɪp/

whip

鞭打
Meaning
to strike or beat with a flexible instrument such as a rope or cord
Example
The trainer whipped the horse to make it run faster.
教练用鞭子抽打马匹，使其跑得更快。
C2 noun /ˈklɔɪstər/

cloister

回廊
Meaning
a covered walk in a convent, monastery, or cathedral, typically with a wall on one side and a colonnade open to a quadrangle on the other.
Example
The monks walked silently through the cloister.
僧侣们默默地走过了修道院的回廊。
B1 verb /dɪˈvɛləpɪŋ/

developing

发展
Meaning
the process of growing, improving, or becoming more advanced
Example
She is developing new skills in programming.
她正在编程中发展新技能。
C1 adjective /ˈkɔːrdiəl/

Cordial

亲切的; 真诚的; 热情的
Meaning
warmly friendly; sincere; heartfelt
Example
She gave us a cordial welcome at the front door.
她在门口给了我们热情的欢迎。
C2 noun /laɪər/

lyre

竖琴
Meaning
a stringed musical instrument of ancient Greece
Example
The musician played a melody on the lyre.
音乐家在竖琴上演奏了一首旋律。
C2 noun /ˈpɛtrəˌɡræf/

petrograph

岩石描述
Meaning
a description or representation of rocks, especially in detailed scientific writing
Example
The scientist studied the petrograph to understand the rock composition.
科学家研究了岩石图，以了解岩石的组成。
A1 verb /flaɪ/

fly

飞行
Meaning
to move through the air using wings or in an aircraft
Example
Birds fly south for the winter.
鸟类冬天飞往南方。
C2 noun /ˈkuː.li/

Cooly

库利
Meaning
a laborer who does physical work for wages
Example
The cooly carried heavy bags at the railway station.
库利在火车站搬运重袋子。
C1 noun /ˈɛdɪfɪs/

edifice

大楼
Meaning
A large, impressive building or structure.
Example
The museum is an impressive edifice in the city center.
博物馆是市中心一座令人印象深刻的大楼。
C2 adjective ˈmiː.ni.əl

menial

卑微
Meaning
Not requiring much skill and lacking prestige.
Example
He refused to do menial work.
他拒绝做低级工作。
C1 noun, verb /klɒt/

clot

血块
Meaning
a thick mass of coagulated liquid, especially blood; to form such a mass.
Example
The doctor removed a blood clot from the patient.
医生从病人身上取出了血块。
B2 noun /ˈtreɪ.tər/

Traitor

叛徒
Meaning
a person who betrays someone or something, such as a friend, cause, or principle
Example
The spy was branded a traitor to his country after being caught.
间谍在被捕后被贴上了叛国者的标签。
C1 adjective /ˈtɛmpərəl/

temporal

世俗的，时间的
Meaning
Relating to worldly affairs or to time rather than spiritual matters.
Example
The monk gave up his temporal possessions to live a simple life.
僧侣放弃了他的世俗财产，选择过简单的生活。
B2 noun /ˈwɑː.ʃər mæn/

Washer man

洗衣工
Meaning
a person whose job is to wash clothes and linens for others
Example
The washer man collected dirty clothes from every household in the village.
洗衣工从村庄的每个家庭收集脏衣服。
C1 adjective /ˈwɪntri/

wintry

冬季的
Meaning
Characteristic of or suitable for winter; cold and bleak.
Example
The wintry wind made everyone shiver as they walked outside.
冬季的风让所有人在外面走路时颤抖。
C1 noun /dʌsk/

Dusk

黄昏; 傍晚
Meaning
the period of the day when daylight is fading; twilight
Example
They walked along the beach during dusk, watching the sunset.
他们在黄昏时分在海滩上走，观看日落。
B2 adjective /ˈvʌl.nər.ə.bəl/

vulnerable

脆弱
Meaning
susceptible to physical or emotional harm
Example
Children are often the most vulnerable in times of crisis.
孩子们在危机时刻常常是最脆弱的。
B2 noun /kleɪ/

clay

黏土
Meaning
a natural material made of fine earth that becomes hard when baked, used for making pottery
Example
The artist molded the wet clay into a beautiful vase.
艺术家把湿黏土塑造成一个美丽的花瓶。
C1 adjective /ˈdɪn.dʒi/

Dingy

肮脏和阴沉的; 色彩暗淡
Meaning
dark and dirty; gloomy; dull in color
Example
The old building had dingy walls that needed painting.
这座老建筑有肮脏的墙壁，需要粉刷。
C2 noun /fækˈsɪmɪli/

facsimile

传真副本
Meaning
an exact copy or reproduction of a document
Example
He sent a facsimile of the contract to the client.
他把合同的传真副本发送给了客户。
B2 adjective /ˌkɒm.plɪˈmen.tər.i/

Complimentary

赠送的；赞美的；作为礼节免费提供
Meaning
expressing praise or admiration; given or supplied free of charge as a courtesy
Example
The hotel offers complimentary breakfast for all guests.
酒店为所有客人提供免费的早餐。
C1 noun /pəˈpaɪrəs/

papyrus

纸莎草
Meaning
An ancient writing material made from the pith of the papyrus plant; also refers to the plant itself.
Example
The ancient scroll was written on papyrus.
古老的卷轴是用纸莎草写的。
A2 noun /ˈkʌzn/

cousin

堂兄/堂弟/表兄/表弟
Meaning
A child of one's uncle or aunt.
Example
My cousin is coming to visit us this weekend.
我的堂兄这个周末要来拜访我们。
A1 pronoun /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

something

某事
Meaning
an unspecified or unknown thing
Example
I think something is wrong with my phone.
我觉得我的手机有些问题。
C1 adjective /səˈsɛp.tə.bəl/

susceptible

容易受某种特定事物影响或损害的
Meaning
Likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing.
Example
Children are more susceptible to infections.
孩子们更容易感染。
C1 adjective /ˈpiːvɪʃ/

peevish

易怒的
Meaning
Easily irritated, especially by unimportant things.
Example
The child grew peevish when denied candy.
孩子因没得到糖果而变得易怒。
C2 noun /krɪpˈtɒɡ.rə.fi/

cryptography

通过加密或编码技术保护信息的实践
Meaning
The practice of securing information through encryption or coding techniques
Example
Modern cryptography ensures secure online transactions.
现代加密学确保了安全的在线交易。
B1 noun /ɪmˈprɛʃən/

impression

印象, 概念
Meaning
an idea, feeling, or opinion about something or someone
Example
The book gave me a good first impression.
这本书给我留下了很好的第一印象。
C1 verb /ˈprɪkəl/

prickle

Meaning
to cause a slight stinging or tingling sensation on the skin
Example
Her skin began to prickle in the cold wind.
C1 noun /əˈfen.dər/

Offender

罪犯; 违法者
Meaning
a person who commits an illegal act; someone who breaks the law
Example
The young offender was sentenced to community service.
那个年轻的罪犯被判社区服务。
C1 noun /ˈlɪɡ.əmənt/

ligament

韧带组织
Meaning
A tough band of tissue that connects bones at a joint.
Example
He tore a ligament in his knee while playing football.
他在踢足球时撕裂了膝盖的韧带。
C1 noun /kənˈfɔːrməns/

conformance

一致性
Meaning
The act of conforming to a rule, standard, or law.
Example
The product was tested for conformance with safety standards.
该产品已按照安全标准进行了符合性测试。
C2 adjective /rɪˈflɛktɪbəl/

reflectible

可反射的
Meaning
capable of being reflected, as light or an image
Example
The surface of the lake is highly reflectible in the morning sun.
湖面的反射性在早晨的阳光下非常强。
A2 verb /pʊl/

pull

拉
Meaning
to exert force to move something toward oneself; to drag or tug
Example
Please pull the door to open it.
请拉门打开。
C1 noun səˈsteɪnəbəl ˈpræktɪsɪz

sustainable practices

可持续实践
Meaning
Methods and activities that can be maintained over time without depleting natural resources or harming the environment.
Example
Sustainable practices are vital for environmental preservation.
可持续实践对于环境保护至关重要。
C2 verb /səˈfjuːz/

suffuse

弥漫
Meaning
to gradually spread through or over something
Example
A warm glow suffused her face as she smiled.
当她微笑时，一种温暖的光辉弥漫到她的脸上。
B2 noun /reɪˈʒiːm/

regime

政权
Meaning
a system or form of government, often authoritarian
Example
The military regime controlled the country for decades.
军事政权控制了这个国家几十年。
C1 noun /ˌfəʊtəʊˈsɪnθɛtɪk ɪˈfɪʃənsi/

photosynthetic efficiency

光合作用效率
Meaning
The measure of how effectively plants convert light energy into chemical energy through the process of photosynthesis, directly affecting plant growth and crop yield.
Example
Improving photosynthetic efficiency can increase crop yields.
提高光合作用效率可以增加作物产量。
B2 verb /straɪd/

stride

大步走；取得进展
Meaning
to walk with long, decisive steps; to make progress
Example
She strode confidently across the stage.
她自信地走过舞台。
C1 noun /ˈstɪklər/

stickler

对规则严格的人
Meaning
a person who insists on a certain quality or standard of behavior
Example
He is a stickler for punctuality and never tolerates delays.
他非常严格地要求准时，从不容忍迟到。
B2 verb /stɪə(r)/

steer

操控
Meaning
to guide or control the movement of a vehicle, vessel, or person
Example
He steered the car carefully through the narrow street.
他小心地把车开过狭窄的街道。
C2 noun /ˌsæv.wɑːr ˈfeər/

savoir-faire

社交技巧
Meaning
The ability to act or speak appropriately in social situations; polished social skills.
Example
She handled the delicate situation with remarkable savoir-faire.
她以卓越的社交技巧处理了这一棘手的情况。
C2 verb /ɪnˈsaɪfər/

encipher

将消息转换为代码或密码
Meaning
to convert a message into code or cipher
Example
The agent enciphered the secret message before sending it.
特工在发送消息之前将其加密。
B2 noun /ˈɡleɪʃər/

glacier

冰川
Meaning
a large mass of ice that moves slowly over land
Example
The glacier is slowly melting due to climate change.
冰川由于气候变化正在慢慢融化。
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 adjective /ʌnˈwɪtɪŋ/

unwitting

无意的
Meaning
Not aware of what is happening; done without realizing.
Example
She became an unwitting participant in the scam.
她成了这场骗局中的一个无意的参与者。
C1 adjective /ˈnɒm.ɪ.nəl/

Nominal

名义上的; 非常小
Meaning
very small in size or amount; existing in name only
Example
He paid only a nominal fee for the membership since he was a student.
他只支付了名义上的会员费，因为他是学生。
A1 preposition /ɪn/

in

在
Meaning
expressing the situation of being enclosed or surrounded by something
Example
She is in the kitchen preparing dinner.
她在厨房准备晚餐。
C2 noun /ˈseɪ.ɡoʊ/

Sago

萨戈
Meaning
starchy foodstuff obtained from the pith of various tropical palm stems
Example
She prepared sago pudding for dessert.
她为甜点准备了萨戈布丁。
B1 noun /broʊˈʃʊr/

brochure

小册子
Meaning
a small booklet or pamphlet containing information or advertising
Example
The travel agent gave us a brochure about the holiday package.
旅行社的工作人员给了我们一本关于假期套餐的小册子。
C2 noun /ɪkˈskrɛsəns/

excrescence

异常生长
Meaning
An abnormal outgrowth or lump, often considered unattractive.
Example
The building was considered an excrescence on the landscape.
这座建筑被认为是景观中的一种异常生长。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtændʒəbl/

intangible

无形的
Meaning
Unable to be touched or grasped; not having a physical presence.
Example
Trust is an intangible quality in relationships.
信任是关系中一种无形的品质。
C1 noun /ˈfeɪvərɪtɪzəm/

favoritism

偏袒
Meaning
the practice of giving unfair preferential treatment to one person or group
Example
The manager was accused of favoritism towards certain employees.
经理被指控偏袒某些员工。
C1 verb /dɪˈbeɪs/

debase

贬低
Meaning
to reduce the quality, value, or dignity of something
Example
Corruption can debase the values of a society.
腐败可能贬低社会的价值观。