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C2 verb /ˈhɛnˌpɛk/

henpeck

Meaning
To continually criticize, nag, or dominate (especially a husband).
Example
He felt henpecked by his overly controlling wife.
C1 noun /ˈdeɪ.ə.ti/

deity

神祇
Meaning
a god or goddess
Example
The temple is dedicated to a Hindu deity.
这座寺庙奉献给一位印度神祇。
C1 verb /bɪˈsiːdʒ/

besiege

围困
Meaning
to surround a place with armed forces to capture it; to overwhelm with requests or attention
Example
The city was besieged by enemy troops.
城市被敌军包围了。
C2 adjective /ɒˈstɛnsɪv/

ostensive

显性
Meaning
clearly demonstrative or pointing out; explicitly shown
Example
The teacher gave an ostensive example to clarify the concept.
老师举了一个显性的例子来阐明概念。
A1 noun /mɑːm/

mom

妈妈
Meaning
an informal word for mother
Example
My mom makes the best homemade food.
我妈妈做的家常菜最好吃。
A2 noun /teɪl/

Tail

尾巴
Meaning
the rear part of an animal that extends from the back or bottom
Example
The dog wagged its tail happily when it saw its owner.
狗看到主人时高兴地摇了摇尾巴。
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。
B2 noun /ˈraɪvəlri/

Rivalry

竞争; 对抗
Meaning
competition for the same objective or for superiority in the same field; the state of being rivals
Example
The rivalry between the two teams made the match exciting.
两个队伍之间的竞争使比赛变得非常刺激。
B2 noun /ˌsoʊsiˈɑːlədʒi/

sociology

社会学
Meaning
the study of society, human relationships, and social institutions
Example
She is studying sociology at university.
她在大学学习社会学。
B1 noun /ˈen.trəns/

Entrance

入口
Meaning
an opening that allows access to a place; the action of entering
Example
The main entrance to the building was decorated with beautiful flowers.
大楼的主入口装饰着美丽的花朵。
C2 adjective /ˈvjuː.ləs/

Viewless

不可见的；没有观点的
Meaning
invisible; having no views or opinions
Example
The ghost remained viewless to most people in the haunted house.
鬼魂对大多数人来说在鬼屋里是不可见的。
C2 adjective /bjuːˈkɒlɪk/

bucolic

田园
Meaning
Relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life.
Example
They enjoyed a bucolic picnic by the river.
他们在河边享受了一次田园式的野餐。
C2 noun /ˈtoʊ.di/

Toady

拍马屁者
Meaning
a person who acts obsequiously to gain favor; a sycophant
Example
He was known as a toady who always agreed with the boss.
他被认为是一个总是同意老板的阿谀奉承者。
C1 adjective /məˈtɪk.jə.ləs/

meticulous

在注意细节方面非常小心和精准
Meaning
Extremely careful and precise in attention to detail
Example
A meticulous researcher checks every detail before publishing.
一个一丝不苟的研究者在发表之前会检查每个细节。
C2 adjective /ɔːˈrɪfərəs/

auriferous

含金的
Meaning
Containing or producing gold.
Example
The miners discovered an auriferous vein in the mountains.
矿工在山中发现了一个含金的矿脉。
C2 adjective /ˈsæŋɡwɪˌnɛri/

sanguinary

血腥的
Meaning
Involving or causing much bloodshed; bloodthirsty.
Example
The battle was one of the most sanguinary conflicts of the war.
这场战斗是战争中最血腥的冲突之一。
A2 noun /ˈɑːrmi/

army

军队
Meaning
a large organized military force trained for war
Example
The army protected the border from attack.
军队保护了边境免受攻击。
C1 adjective /ˈpæl.ɪd/

Pallid

苍白，特别是因为健康不好；缺乏实质或活力
Meaning
pale, especially because of poor health; lacking substance or vitality
Example
His pallid complexion showed signs of illness.
他苍白的面色显示出生病的迹象。
C1 noun /dɪˈsaɪ.pəl/

Disciple

弟子; 信徒
Meaning
a follower and student of a teacher, leader, or philosopher; devoted follower
Example
The famous philosopher had many disciples who spread his teachings worldwide.
那位著名的哲学家有许多弟子，他们将他的教义传播到世界各地。
A2 noun /ˈpoʊɪm/

poem

诗歌
Meaning
a piece of writing that expresses ideas, feelings, or tells a story in a distinct form, often using rhyme or meter
Example
She wrote a beautiful poem for her mother.
她为她的母亲写了一首美丽的诗歌。
A2 adjective /ˈɑp.ə.zɪt/

Opposite

相反的; 完全不同的; 面对面; 反向的;
Meaning
Contrary; completely different; facing each other; reverse;
Example
They have opposite views on politics but remain good friends.
他们在政治上的观点相反，但仍然是好朋友。
B1 noun ˌɪnspɪˈreɪʃən

inspiration

灵感
Meaning
The process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, especially to do something creative.
Example
His journey to success became an inspiration for many.
他的成功之路成为了许多人的灵感。
B2 verb /ˈɒkjʊpaɪ/

occupy

占据
Meaning
to take up space or time; to live or work in a place
Example
The new family will occupy the house next month.
新家庭将于下个月入住这所房子。
C1 adjective /ˌser.ɪˈmoʊ.ni.əl/

Ceremonial

仪式的
Meaning
relating to or used in ceremonies; formal and ritualistic
Example
The ceremonial dress was worn during the royal wedding.
在皇家婚礼上穿的就是仪式性的服装。
B2 noun /dʒʌŋk/

Junk

垃圾; 废品
Meaning
old or discarded articles that are considered useless or of little value; things of poor quality
Example
He cleaned out the garage and threw away all the old junk.
他清理了车库，扔掉了所有旧的垃圾。
C1 noun /əˈpærəl/

apparel

衣服
Meaning
Clothing, especially formal or special clothes.
Example
The store specializes in wedding apparel.
商店专门出售婚礼服装。
B2 verb /ɪkˈskleɪm/

exclaim

呼喊
Meaning
to cry out suddenly in surprise, strong emotion, or excitement
Example
She exclaimed with joy when she saw the gift.
她看到礼物时高兴地叫了出来。
B2 verb /ʌnˈkʌvə(r)/

uncover

揭示
Meaning
to reveal something that was hidden or secret
Example
The investigation uncovered new evidence.
调查揭示了新的证据。
B2 noun/verb /preɪ/

prey

Meaning
an animal hunted by another for food; to hunt and feed on
Example
Lions prey on zebras in the wild.
B1 noun /ˈsiːlɪŋ/

ceiling

天花板
Meaning
the upper interior surface of a room
Example
The ceiling of the hall was painted beautifully.
大厅的天花板被美丽地油漆了。
C2 noun /ˈɑːbəlɪsk/

obelisk

方尖碑
Meaning
A tall, four-sided, narrow tapering monument with a pyramid-shaped top.
Example
The ancient Egyptians built obelisks to honor their gods.
古埃及人建造了方尖碑来纪念他们的神。
C2 noun /draɪ ˈmæŋgoʊ ˈpaʊdər/

Dry Mango Powder

阿姆楚尔
Meaning
a tangy powder made from dried raw mangoes, used as a spice in Indian cuisine
Example
The chef sprinkled dry mango powder over the chaat for extra tanginess.
厨师将干芒果粉撒在印度小吃上以增加酸味。
C1 noun /ˈhaɪ.nəs/

Highness

陛下; 王室头衔
Meaning
a title given to a person of royal rank; the quality or state of being high or elevated
Example
Your Highness, the royal carriage is ready to take you to the state banquet this evening.
陛下，皇家马车已准备好将您带到今晚的国宴。
C1 noun /ˈkriː.dəns/

credence

可信度, 信任
Meaning
belief in or acceptance of something as true
Example
The witness gave credence to the defendant's alibi.
证人给予被告的不在场证明可信度。
C2 noun /ˈɔːfəl/

offal

内脏
Meaning
the internal organs and entrails of an animal used as food; waste parts
Example
The butcher prepared sausages using pork offal.
屠夫使用猪的内脏做香肠。
C1 verb /sərˈmaɪz/

surmise

推测
Meaning
to suppose something is true without having evidence
Example
She surmised that he was not coming to the meeting.
她推测他不会来参加会议。
C1 noun ˌdʒiːəˈlɒdʒɪkəl ˈstrʌktʃər

geological structure

地质结构
Meaning
The arrangement and composition of rocks, minerals, and landforms in the Earth's crust.
Example
Scientists will study the Moon's geological structure.
科学家将研究月球的地质结构。
C1 noun /ˌɪm.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/

Imposition

强加; 负担; 不公平的要求
Meaning
the action or process of imposing something or of being imposed; an unfair burden or demand
Example
The imposition of new taxes without consultation angered the citizens greatly.
未经咨询强加的新税让市民极为愤怒。
A1 verb /fərˈɡet/

forget

忘记
Meaning
to be unable to remember something; to fail to bring something to mind
Example
Don't forget to lock the door when you leave.
离开时不要忘记锁门。
C2 verb /ˈkæn.tər/

canter

慢跑
Meaning
To ride a horse at a controlled, easy pace between a trot and a gallop.
Example
She cantered her horse across the field with ease.
她轻松地骑马穿过田野。
C1 adjective /ˈmæn.əd/

mannered

做作的 / 虚伪的
Meaning
Having or showing a particular manner, especially an artificial or affected one.
Example
The actor’s performance was too mannered to feel natural.
演员的表现太做作，无法显得自然。
C2 noun /ˈoʊpiət/

opiate

Meaning
a drug containing opium or its derivatives, used to relieve pain or cause sleep
Example
The doctor prescribed an opiate to relieve the patient's pain.
B2 noun /truːp/

Troop

队伍
Meaning
a group of soldiers; military personnel organized as a unit
Example
The troop marched in formation across the parade ground.
队伍在游行场上列队行进。
C1 noun /ˈrɒstrəm/

rostrum

讲台
Meaning
A raised platform for speakers, performers, or leaders.
Example
The politician delivered a speech from the rostrum.
政治家在讲台上发表了演讲。
C1 verb /ˌriːˈtʌtʃ/

retouch

修饰
Meaning
To improve or repair a picture, photograph, or image by making small changes.
Example
The photographer retouched the image to remove blemishes.
摄影师对图片进行了修饰以去除瑕疵。
A2 noun /ˌænɪˈvɜːrsəri/

anniversary

周年纪念
Meaning
the yearly recurrence of a date marking a past event
Example
They celebrated their wedding anniversary with a dinner.
他们用一顿晚餐庆祝了他们的结婚周年纪念。
C2 adjective /traɪˈɛniəl/

triennial

三年一次的
Meaning
Occurring once every three years.
Example
The art festival is a triennial event in the city.
艺术节是这座城市的三年一次的活动。
A1 noun, numeral /ˈhʌndrəd/

hundred

一百
Meaning
the number 100
Example
There are a hundred students in the hall.
大厅里有一百个学生。
B1 adjective /ˈkɒn.fɪ.dənt/

Confident

自信的; 确信的; 有信心的
Meaning
self-assured; certain; having belief in one's abilities
Example
She felt confident about her performance in the exam.
她对自己在考试中的表现充满信心。
A1 noun /kæn/

Can

罐头
Meaning
a metal container for food or drink
Example
I opened a can of soup for lunch.
我打开了一个午餐用的汤罐头。
B2 adjective /ˈstʌf.i/

Stuffy

缺乏新鲜空气; 通风不良; 态度正式和保守
Meaning
lacking fresh air; poorly ventilated; formal and conservative in attitude
Example
The room was stuffy and needed fresh air.
房间里缺乏新鲜空气，需要新鲜空气。
C2 verb /ˌæpərˈteɪn/

appertain

属于
Meaning
to relate to or be connected with something
Example
The rules only appertain to members of the club.
规则只适用于俱乐部的成员。
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。
C2 adjective /ˌpɛrɪpəˈtɛtɪk/

peripatetic

流浪者
Meaning
Traveling from place to place, especially for work or based on lifestyle.
Example
He led a peripatetic life as a traveling teacher.
他作为一名旅行教师过着流动的生活。
C1 noun /ˈpæstər/

pastor

牧师
Meaning
a minister in charge of a Christian church or congregation
Example
The pastor delivered a heartfelt sermon on compassion.
牧师讲了一场充满同情的讲道。
C2 noun /ˈmɪn.i.ən/

minion

爪牙
Meaning
A follower or underling of a powerful person, especially a servile one.
Example
The dictator was surrounded by loyal minions who carried out his orders.
独裁者被忠诚的爪牙包围，他们执行他的命令。
C2 noun /əˈspær.ə.ɡəs biːn/

Asparagus bean

芦笋豆
Meaning
a long, thin green vegetable pod that grows on vines; also known as yard-long bean
Example
The asparagus bean grows up to three feet long and is commonly used in Asian cooking.
芦笋豆可以长到三英尺长，并且常用于亚洲烹饪。
B2 adjective /slæk/

slack

松弛
Meaning
not tight, firm, or busy; lacking tension or activity
Example
Business is slack during the rainy season.
在雨季生意很清淡。
A2 noun /ˈer.ər/

Error

错误; 失误
Meaning
a mistake; something done incorrectly or wrong
Example
The error in the calculation led to incorrect results.
计算中的错误导致了不正确的结果。
C1 noun /rəˈpɪdəti/

rapidity

迅速
Meaning
The quality of moving or happening quickly; swiftness or speed.
Example
The rapidity of technological change is astonishing.
技术变化的速度令人震惊。
B2 noun /ˈfeð.ər/

Feather

鸟羽毛
Meaning
one of the light structures that cover a bird's body
Example
The peacock has beautiful colorful feathers.
孔雀有美丽的五彩斑斓的羽毛。
C1 noun prɪˈzɝː.və.tɪv

preservative

防腐剂
Meaning
A chemical substance that prevents decay, fermentation, or other natural processes that cause food deterioration.
Example
Artificial preservatives are harmful to health.
人工防腐剂对健康有害。
C1 noun /ˈkɑːrtɪlɪdʒ/

cartilage

软骨
Meaning
A firm, flexible connective tissue found in various parts of the body such as joints, ear, and nose.
Example
The doctor explained that the injury damaged the cartilage in his knee.
医生解释说，伤害损坏了他膝盖的软骨。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈvaɪələt/

inviolate

神圣不可侵犯
Meaning
free from violation, injury, or desecration; kept safe and untouched
Example
The ancient temple remained inviolate for centuries.
古老的寺庙几百年来一直保持着神圣不可侵犯。
A2 noun səkˈsɛs

success

成功
Meaning
The accomplishment of an aim or purpose; the attainment of popularity or profit
Example
Success requires focus and determination.
成功需要专注和决心。
C1 verb /ænˈtæɡənaɪz/

antagonize

激怒
Meaning
to cause someone to become hostile or angry; to provoke opposition
Example
His rude remarks only served to antagonize his colleagues.
他粗鲁的言辞只会使同事们产生敌对情绪。
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。
B2 noun /kəmˈplaɪ.əns/

compliance

遵守
Meaning
The practice of conforming to rules, regulations, or laws; obedience to orders or instructions.
Example
Schools expect compliance with their rules and policies.
学校期望遵守他们的规则和政策。
B1 noun /ˈskwɪr.əl/

Squirrel

松鼠
Meaning
a small agile tree-dwelling rodent with a long bushy tail
Example
The squirrel gathered nuts for winter.
松鼠为冬天收集坚果。
A1 noun /eɡ/

Egg

蛋
Meaning
an oval object laid by female birds, reptiles, fish, and insects, used as food
Example
I had scrambled eggs for breakfast this morning.
今天早上我吃了炒蛋。
B2 noun/verb /ɔːˈdɪʃən/

audition

试镜
Meaning
A trial performance by an actor, singer, or musician to demonstrate suitability for a role.
Example
She auditioned for the lead role in the school play.
她为学校的主角试镜。
B1 verb /əˈlɑːrm/

alarm

惊吓
Meaning
to warn of danger; to frighten or disturb
Example
The loud noise alarmed the residents.
巨响吓到了居民。
B2 adjective /dɪˈfensɪv/

Defensive

防御性
Meaning
used or intended to defend or protect; showing a tendency to react in an angry or hurt way when criticized
Example
He became defensive when criticized about his work.
当他因为工作受到批评时，他变得防御性很强。
B1 adjective /ɪmˈbær.ə.sɪŋ/

Embarrassing

尴尬的; 令人不安的; 使羞愧的
Meaning
causing shame or awkwardness; uncomfortable; humiliating
Example
It was embarrassing when I forgot her name.
当我忘记她的名字时，那真是太尴尬了。
B1 adjective /kiːn/

Keen

敏锐的; 强烈的; 渴望的
Meaning
sharp; acute; intense; eager
Example
She has a keen interest in science.
她对科学有浓厚的兴趣。
C1 noun ˈæltruɪzəm

altruism

利他主义, 无私地关心他人福祉
Meaning
The belief in or practice of disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.
Example
His altruism motivated others to volunteer.
他的利他主义激励其他人去做志愿者。
C2 adjective /ˌhaɪpərˈbɔːriən/

hyperborean

极北的
Meaning
Relating to the extreme north; very cold or frigid.
Example
The explorers prepared for the hyperborean climate of the Arctic.
探险者为北极的极北气候做准备。
C1 noun /blɪs/

Bliss

极致的幸福；极大的喜悦
Meaning
perfect happiness; great joy
Example
She felt pure bliss while watching the beautiful sunset.
她在观看美丽的日落时感到纯粹的幸福。
B2 adjective /ˈʌt.moʊst/

Utmost

最极; 极限
Meaning
greatest; most extreme; maximum possible
Example
She showed utmost care while handling the fragile items.
她在处理脆弱物品时表现出最大的关心。
C1 noun /ˈpɪnəkəl/

pinnacle

顶点
Meaning
the highest point or peak of something, especially of success or achievement
Example
Winning the Nobel Prize was the pinnacle of her career.
赢得诺贝尔奖是她事业的巅峰。
C2 verb /dɪˈpreɪv/

deprave

堕落
Meaning
to corrupt morally; to make someone immoral or wicked
Example
The novel was criticized for attempting to deprave the minds of young readers.
这本小说因为试图堕落年轻读者的思想而受到批评。
B2 noun ɔːˈtɒnəmi

autonomy

自治
Meaning
The right or condition of self-government; freedom from external control or influence.
Example
Autonomy was a primary demand.
自治是一个主要的要求。
C2 verb /ˌɪmpɔːrˈtuːnd/

importuned

不停地请求
Meaning
asked someone persistently and pressingly for something
Example
She importuned her boss for a raise until he finally gave in.
她不停地请求老板加薪，直到他最终答应。
B2 noun /əˈdʒʌstmənt/

adjustment

Meaning
a small change made to improve something or make it work better
Example
The doctor made an adjustment to the patient’s medication.
B2 noun /kənˈvɪk.ʃən/

conviction

信念
Meaning
A firmly held belief or opinion.
Example
She spoke with conviction, making everyone believe her.
她充满信念地说话，使每个人都相信她。
C2 noun /ˈʌm.brə/

Umbra

完全的阴影，太阳黑子的黑暗中心
Meaning
the fully shaded inner region of a shadow cast by an opaque object; the dark center of a sunspot
Example
During the eclipse, we stood in the moon's umbra.
在日食期间，我们站在月亮的本影中。
A2 adjective /ˈsʌðərn/

southern

南方的
Meaning
located in or facing the south; southern regions
Example
She moved to a southern city for work.
她为了工作搬到了一个南方城市。
C1 verb /ˈtɛðər/

tether

绑住
Meaning
To tie an animal with a rope or chain so it cannot move far.
Example
The farmer tethered the goat to a post.
农民把山羊绑在柱子上。
A2 verb /bæt/

bat

用球棒打
Meaning
to hit with a bat; to flutter eyelids
Example
She bats her eyelashes flirtatiously.
她调皮地眨着眼睛。
B2 noun /ˈkwɒr.əl/

Quarrel

争吵; 争论
Meaning
an angry argument or disagreement between people
Example
They had a quarrel about money and stopped talking to each other.
他们因为钱发生了争吵，停止了相互交谈。
C1 adjective /ɛnˌsaɪkləˈpiːdɪk/

encyclopedic

百科全书的
Meaning
Having comprehensive knowledge of many subjects; relating to or characteristic of an encyclopedia.
Example
Her encyclopedic knowledge of history amazed everyone at the conference.
她对历史的百科全书式知识令会议上的所有人都惊讶不已。
B2 verb /dɪsˈmɪs/

dismiss

解雇, 否定
Meaning
to remove someone from a job or position; to decide something is not important
Example
The manager dismissed the employee for being late too often.
经理因为员工经常迟到而解雇了他。
C2 noun /ˈʃæd.ək/

Shaddock

柚子
Meaning
a large citrus fruit similar to grapefruit; pomelo
Example
The shaddock is the largest citrus fruit in the world.
沙多克是世界上最大的柑橘类水果。
C1 adjective /ˈpent ʌp/

Pent-up

压抑的; 受限的; 被困住的
Meaning
suppressed; restrained; confined
Example
He had pent-up anger that finally exploded.
他有压抑的愤怒，最终爆发了。
C1 noun dɪˌzɝː.t̬ə.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

desertification

沙漠化
Meaning
The process by which fertile land becomes desert, typically as a result of drought, deforestation, or inappropriate agriculture.
Example
Deforestation accelerates desertification.
森林砍伐加速了沙漠化。
C2 noun /ˈklævɪkəl/

clavicle

锁骨
Meaning
the collarbone, a long bone that serves as a strut between the shoulder blade and the sternum
Example
He fractured his clavicle in the accident.
他在事故中断了锁骨。
C1 noun /ɪˌreɡjəˈlærɪti/

irregularity

不规则性
Meaning
lack of regularity or consistency; a deviation from what is normal, expected, or orderly
Example
The audit revealed several financial irregularities in the company’s records.
审计发现该公司的记录中存在多项财务不规则性。
C1 adjective /ˈɛərˌtaɪt/

airtight

密封的
Meaning
Completely sealed so that no air can get in or out.
Example
Store the cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
将饼干存放在密封容器中，以保持其新鲜。
B2 noun /ˈfæntəsi/

fantasy

幻想
Meaning
a creation of the imagination, especially something improbable or impossible
Example
She has a vivid fantasy about traveling to space.
她有一个关于太空旅行的生动幻想。
C2 noun /spjuːm/

spume

泡沫
Meaning
Froth or foam, especially found on waves or liquids.
Example
The waves crashed against the rocks, leaving spume in the air.
波浪撞击岩石，空气中留下泡沫。
C2 adjective /ˈɡær.ə.ləs/

Garrulous

话多的; 健谈的; 喋喋不休的
Meaning
excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters; chatty and rambling in speech
Example
The garrulous old man at the coffee shop would talk for hours about his travels.
咖啡馆里那个话多的老头，谈了几个小时关于他的旅行。
C1 adjective /ˌmʌltɪˈfæsɪtɪd/

multifaceted

多面性的
Meaning
Having many different aspects or features
Example
The multifaceted approach to the problem resulted in innovative solutions.
多面性的处理方式导致了创新的解决方案。
C1 verb /daɪˈluːt/

dilute

稀释
Meaning
To make a liquid thinner or weaker by adding water or another solvent.
Example
You should dilute the juice with water before serving it to children.
你应该在给孩子们提供之前把果汁稀释一下。
C1 adverb /əˈbrɛst/

abreast

并排
Meaning
side by side and facing the same direction; informed about something
Example
The soldiers marched two abreast down the street.
士兵们并排走在街上。
C2 noun /troʊθ/

troth

誓言, 忠誠
Meaning
Faith or loyalty when pledged in a solemn agreement or vow, especially in marriage.
Example
He pledged his troth to her before the gathering.
他在集會前向她許下了他的誓言。
C2 adjective /ˌʌnɪkˈsɛpʃənəbl/

unexceptionable

无可指摘
Meaning
Not open to objection; acceptable and unobjectionable
Example
His behavior was unexceptionable throughout the event.
他的行为在整个事件中都是无可指摘的。
B2 noun /wɜːrd fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/

word formation

构词法
Meaning
the process by which new words are created or existing words are modified in a language
Example
Word formation helps learners understand how new vocabulary develops in English.
构词法有助于理解英语词汇。
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.
C1 noun /ˈhɔːrtɪˌkʌltʃər/

horticulture

Meaning
The art or practice of garden cultivation and management.
Example
Horticulture plays a vital role in producing fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants.
B2 noun /ɔːˈtɒn.ə.məs ˈviː.ɪ.kəlz/

autonomous vehicles

自动驾驶车辆
Meaning
Vehicles that can operate and move without human intervention or control.
Example
Autonomous vehicles are revolutionizing the future of transport.
自动驾驶车辆正在革新交通运输的未来。
C1 noun /ˈkɒləmnɪst/

columnist

专栏作家
Meaning
a journalist who regularly writes articles or opinions for a newspaper or magazine
Example
The columnist wrote an article about climate change.
专栏作家写了一篇关于气候变化的文章。
C2 noun /ˈdɛswɪˌtuːd/

desuetude

废弃
Meaning
a state of disuse or inactivity
Example
The old law has fallen into desuetude.
旧法律已经废弃。
C1 noun /ˈækwɪˌdʌkt/

aqueduct

引水道
Meaning
a structure built to carry water over long distances
Example
The Romans built aqueducts to supply water to their cities.
罗马人建造了引水道来为他们的城市提供水。
A1 adjective /nɛkst/

next

下一个
Meaning
immediately following in time, order, or place
Example
The next train leaves at 9:00 AM.
下一班火车将在上午9:00出发。
B2 verb /əˈweɪt/

await

等待
Meaning
to wait for someone or something; to expect
Example
We await your response with great anticipation.
我们满怀期待地等待你的回应。
C2 noun /ˈɒkjʊlɪst/

oculist

眼科医生
Meaning
An old-fashioned term for an eye doctor or ophthalmologist.
Example
The village oculist was known for treating various eye diseases.
村里的眼科医生以治疗各种眼病而闻名。
C1 verb /blɜːrt/

blurt

突然说出
Meaning
to say something suddenly without thinking
Example
He blurts out the secret accidentally.
他不小心说出了秘密。
C2 adjective /haɪˈbɜːrnəl/

hibernal

Meaning
Relating to or occurring in winter.
Example
The hibernal season is often harsh in the mountains.
B2 verb /tæn/

tan

Meaning
to make skin or a hide brown by exposure to the sun or by using chemicals
Example
She tanned her skin after spending the summer at the beach.
B2 noun/adjective /səˈvɪliən/

civilian

平民
Meaning
a person not in the armed forces or police
Example
The area was evacuated to protect the civilians.
该区域已被疏散以保护平民。
B1 noun /dɪˈtɛktɪv/

detective

侦探
Meaning
a person whose job is to investigate and solve crimes
Example
The detective solved the mystery in just two days.
侦探在两天内解开了谜团。