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C2 noun /ˈhɛptɑːrki/

heptarchy

七国联邦
Meaning
A group of seven rulers or governments, especially the seven Anglo-Saxon kingdoms in early England.
Example
The history book described the heptarchy of Anglo-Saxon England.
历史书描述了盎格鲁撒克逊英格兰的七国联合。
A2 adverb /werˈevər/

Wherever

无论哪里
Meaning
In every place that; anywhere that; no matter where
Example
Wherever you go, I will follow.
无论你去哪里，我都会跟随你。
B2 verb /əˈlɛdʒ/

allege

声称
Meaning
to claim or assert something, typically without proof
Example
The witness alleged that the man was at the crime scene.
证人声称该男子在犯罪现场。
C2 noun /prəˈfjuːʒən/

profusion

丰富
Meaning
an abundance or large quantity of something
Example
Spring brought a profusion of wildflowers to the valley.
春天给山谷带来了大量的野花。
C1 adjective /ˈnjuː.tri.ənt dɛns/

nutrient-dense

营养丰富
Meaning
Rich in nutrients and high nutritional value.
Example
Organic food is often more nutrient-dense than processed food.
有机食品通常比加工食品更富含营养。
C1 verb, noun /ˈbreɪnˌwɒʃ/

brainwash

洗脑
Meaning
to manipulate someone into adopting certain beliefs by repeated pressure or propaganda; the act or process of such manipulation
Example
The group tried to brainwash new members with constant propaganda.
这个组织试图给新成员洗脑。
B2 noun /ˈbrʌðərhʊd/

brotherhood

兄弟情谊
Meaning
The relationship between brothers; an association of people with common interests
Example
The soldiers shared a strong sense of brotherhood.
士兵们分享了强烈的兄弟情谊。
B2 noun /ˈfreʃmən/

freshman

大一新生
Meaning
a first-year student at a high school, college, or university
Example
The freshman felt nervous on his first day at university.
大一新生在大学的第一天感到紧张。
A2 noun ˈkæm.pɪŋ

camping

露营
Meaning
Living outdoors temporarily, especially for recreation; staying in a tent or similar shelter.
Example
Many families go camping during holidays.
许多家庭在假期去露营。
A2 adjective /ruːd/

Rude

粗鲁; 无礼; 不文明; 严厉
Meaning
impolite; discourteous; lacking civility; rough or harsh in manner
Example
It was rude of him to interrupt the meeting.
他打断会议的行为很粗鲁。
C1 noun /traɪˈbjuːnəl/

tribunal

法庭
Meaning
a court of justice or body established to settle disputes
Example
The case was heard in an international tribunal.
案件在国际法庭审理。
B2 noun /ˌdɒkjʊmɛnˈteɪʃən/

documentation

文档
Meaning
material that provides official information or evidence
Example
The documentation for the project is available for review.
项目的文档可供审查。
C2 adjective /ˈɒsiəs/

osseous

骨质的
Meaning
consisting of or turned into bone; bony
Example
The fossil showed osseous structures of the ancient creature.
化石展示了古老生物的骨质结构。
C1 adjective /rɪˈbel.jəs/

Rebellious

反叛的; 不服从的; 抵抗控制的;
Meaning
defying authority; resisting control; disobedient;
Example
The rebellious teenager refused to follow his parents' rules.
那个叛逆的青少年拒绝遵守父母的规则。
C2 noun /ˈbrɪtɪˌsɪzəm/

briticism

英式英语的单词或特征
Meaning
a word, phrase, or characteristic feature of British English
Example
The word 'lorry' is a well-known Briticism.
'lorry' 这个词是一个著名的英式词汇。
C1 noun /səˈvænə/

savanna

草原（散布着树木）
Meaning
a grassy plain with scattered trees, typical of tropical and subtropical regions
Example
Giraffes browsed on acacia trees across the wide savanna.
长颈鹿在广阔的萨凡纳上吃着金合欢树的叶子。
C2 noun /kɒzˈmɒɡ.rə.fi/

cosmography

宇宙学
Meaning
the science or art of mapping the universe or cosmos
Example
Medieval scholars practiced cosmography to chart the stars and planets.
中世纪学者通过实践宇宙学来绘制星星和行星的地图。
C1 noun kɒɡˈnɪʃ.ən

cognition

认知
Meaning
The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.
Example
Cognition plays a key role in learning.
认知在学习中起着关键作用。
B1 verb ɪnˈspaɪər

inspire

激励
Meaning
To fill someone with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially creative or noble.
Example
Artemis seeks to inspire future generations.
阿尔忒弥斯寻求激励未来的几代人。
B2 noun /ˌep.ɪˈdem.ɪk/

Epidemic

流行病
Meaning
a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community
Example
The flu epidemic affected thousands of people across the country.
流感疫情影响了全国成千上万的人。
B2 noun /ˌspɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

specification

规格
Meaning
a detailed description or assessment of something
Example
The product specification includes all the necessary details.
产品规格包括所有必要的细节。
C1 verb /splaɪs/

splice

拼接
Meaning
to join two pieces of rope, film, or other material by weaving or attaching them together
Example
The technician spliced the two wires to restore the connection.
技术员将两根电线拼接起来以恢复连接。
C2 adverb /ˈtrɛbli/

trebly

Meaning
in a triple manner or to a threefold degree
Example
The sound was trebly distorted through the old speakers.
C2 noun /ˈɪnˌɡreɪt/

ingrate

Meaning
An ungrateful person; someone who shows no appreciation.
Example
He worked hard for his friend, but the ingrate never thanked him.
B2 verb /ɪnˈkwaɪər/

enquire

询问
Meaning
to ask for information about something
Example
He enquired about the train schedule.
他询问了列车时刻表。
C1 noun /ɡæsˈtrɒnəmi/

gastronomy

美食学
Meaning
The art or science of good eating and fine cuisine.
Example
Paris is famous for its rich tradition of gastronomy.
巴黎因其丰富的美食传统而闻名。
B1 noun /ˌrɛdʒɪˈstreɪʃən/

registration

注册
Meaning
the action or process of enrolling or signing up for something
Example
The registration for the event will close tomorrow.
活动的注册将在明天关闭。
C1 adjective /ˈɒptɪk/

optic

光学的
Meaning
Relating to the eye or vision.
Example
The optic nerve carries signals from the eye to the brain.
视神经将信号从眼睛传递到大脑。
C1 adjective draʊt rɪˈzɪs.tənt

drought-resistant

抗旱
Meaning
Able to survive and grow despite limited water availability or drought conditions.
Example
Drought-resistant crops can survive in arid conditions.
抗旱作物可以在干旱条件下生存。
B2 verb /ɪɡˈzædʒəˌreɪt/

exaggerate

夸大
Meaning
to describe something as better, worse, or more important than it really is
Example
He tends to exaggerate his achievements.
他倾向于夸大自己的成就。
A2 noun /ˈriːdər/

reader

读者
Meaning
a person who reads or who is capable of reading
Example
She is a fast reader, finishing books in a day.
她是一个快速的读者，一天就能读完书。
A1 adjective /juːzd/

used

二手
Meaning
having already been used
Example
This is a used car.
这是一辆二手车。
C1 noun /ˈef.ɪ.dʒi/

Effigy

肖像; 抗议模型
Meaning
a sculpture or model of a person, especially one made as a protest
Example
The protesters burned an effigy of the corrupt politician in the square.
抗议者在广场上烧毁了腐败政治家的肖像。
C2 noun /ˈnɛkrəˌmænsər/

necromancer

Meaning
a person who practices necromancy; a wizard or magician who claims to communicate with the dead
Example
The villagers feared the old necromancer who lived at the edge of the forest.
C1 verb /ɪˈluːmɪneɪt/

illuminate

照亮
Meaning
To light up or make something clearer.
Example
Streetlights illuminate the road at night.
路灯在夜晚照亮了道路。
B1 noun/verb /ˈprɛʃər/

pressure

压力
Meaning
the force applied to something or the feeling of stress or tension
Example
The pressure of the situation made him nervous.
情境的压力让他感到紧张。
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。
B1 adjective /ɪɡˈzækt/

Exact

精确的; 正确的; 完全正确
Meaning
precise; accurate; completely correct
Example
Please give me the exact time of the meeting.
请告诉我会议的准确时间。
C2 adjective /ˈmɛdəlsəm/

meddlesome

爱干涉他人事务的人
Meaning
fond of interfering in other people’s affairs
Example
She found her neighbor to be meddlesome and annoying.
她发现她的邻居爱干涉他人事务且令人烦恼。
C1 noun, adjective /ˈpɑːrtɪzən/

partisan

党派支持者
Meaning
A strong supporter of a party, cause, or person; showing biased allegiance.
Example
The debate quickly turned partisan, with each side defending their own agenda.
辩论迅速变得党派化，每一方都在捍卫自己的议程。
B2 verb, noun /ɡrɪn/

grin

露出牙齿笑，通常是开心的笑
Meaning
to smile broadly, often showing teeth
Example
She grinned happily at the good news.
她高兴地露出牙齿笑着听到好消息。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnˌɑːpərˈtuːn/

inopportune

不合时宜的时刻
Meaning
Happening at a bad or inconvenient time.
Example
His call came at the most inopportune moment.
他的电话在最不合时宜的时刻打来。
B2 verb aɪˈdɛntɪfaɪd

identified

已识别
Meaning
To recognize or establish who or what someone or something is.
Example
The root causes of the issue need to be identified.
问题的根本原因需要被识别。
B1 noun ˈtaɪmər

timer

定时器
Meaning
An automatic mechanism for activating a device at a preset time; a device that measures time intervals.
Example
He set the timer for 30 minutes to complete the task.
他把定时器设置为三十分钟以完成任务。
C1 adjective /ˈfænsiːd/

fancied

想象的, 渴望的
Meaning
imagined, desired, or believed without evidence
Example
He is a fancied suitor in the eyes of the young lady.
他是年轻女士眼中的一位想象中的追求者。
A2 noun /fæn/

Fan

粉丝; 扇子
Meaning
a person who has a strong interest in or admiration for a particular person or thing; a device for creating air current
Example
She is a huge fan of classical music and attends every concert in the city.
她是古典音乐的忠实粉丝，并参加城市中的每一场音乐会。
C1 adjective /ˈvɪʒ.ən.er.i/

Visionary

有远见的；富有想象力的；
Meaning
having original ideas about what the future will bring; innovative; imaginative
Example
Steve Jobs was a visionary leader who revolutionized technology.
史蒂夫·乔布斯是一位远见卓识的领导者，他革命性地改变了科技。
C1 adjective ɪnˈdʒiː.ni.əs

ingenious

巧妙
Meaning
Showing inventiveness and skill; clever, original, and inventive.
Example
His ingenious ideas transformed modern physics.
他的巧妙想法改变了现代物理学。
B1 noun /ˈɔːfɪsər/

officer

警官
Meaning
a person in a position of authority, especially in law enforcement
Example
The officer gave him a ticket for speeding.
警官因超速给了他一张罚单。
C1 noun /ˈbæs.ti.ən/

bastion

堡垒, 防御工事
Meaning
a stronghold or fortification; a place or institution strongly defending particular principles
Example
The castle stood as a bastion against enemy attacks.
这座城堡作为抵御敌人攻击的堡垒而屹立。
C2 noun /ɪˈfrʌntəri/

effrontery

厚颜无耻或鲁莽的胆量
Meaning
shameless or rude boldness
Example
He had the effrontery to lie even when caught red-handed.
即使被当场抓住，他也厚颜无耻地撒谎。
B2 adjective /ˈspiːtʃləs/

speechless

无言
Meaning
Unable to speak because of shock, surprise, or strong emotion.
Example
She was speechless when she received the award.
她获得奖项时无言以对。
C1 verb /mɔːrf/

morph

变形
Meaning
to change smoothly from one form, shape, or character into another
Example
The caterpillar will morph into a butterfly.
毛毛虫将变成一只蝴蝶。
B2 noun /ˈep.ɪk/

Epic

史诗
Meaning
a long poem telling of heroic deeds; something heroic or grand in scale
Example
The Iliad is one of the most famous epics in world literature.
《伊利亚特》是世界文学中最著名的史诗之一。
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。
C2 noun /ˈmaɪ.nə/

Mynah

八哥
Meaning
a tropical bird with dark feathers that can mimic human speech
Example
The mynah bird repeated every word I said.
八哥鸟重复了我说的每一个词。
A2 noun /ˈdraɪ.vər/

Driver

司机
Meaning
a person who operates a motor vehicle
Example
The taxi driver knew all the shortcuts through the busy city.
出租车司机知道通过繁忙城市的所有捷径。
C1 verb /əˈtɛst/

attest

证实
Meaning
To provide or serve as clear evidence of; to confirm or certify the truth of something.
Example
The witness attested to the accuracy of the report.
证人证明报告的准确性。
B2 adjective /ˈfjʊə.ri.əs/

Furious

愤怒的; 激烈的; 暴力的;
Meaning
extremely angry; violent; fierce;
Example
She was furious when she discovered the mistake.
她发现错误时非常愤怒。
C2 noun /ˈmɒnəɡræm/

monogram

字母图案
Meaning
A design consisting of two or more letters, typically a person's initials, combined or interwoven.
Example
The towel was embroidered with her monogram.
毛巾上刺绣着她的字母图案。
C1 adjective /ˈsiːzənəbəl/

Seasonable

季节性的
Meaning
occurring at the right time; appropriate for the season; timely
Example
The seasonable rain helped the farmers with their crops.
季节性的雨水帮助农民收获他们的作物。
C1 adverb /ˈpiːs.miːl/

Piecemeal

逐步地; 一片一片地
Meaning
done or made gradually, one piece at a time; fragmentary; unsystematic
Example
The renovation was done piecemeal over several years due to budget constraints.
由于预算限制，翻新工作是在几年内逐步完成的。
B1 noun /prəˈməʊ.ʃən/

Promotion

晋升; 升职
Meaning
the act of raising someone to a higher position; advertising to increase sales
Example
She received a promotion to manager after five years of hard work.
她在五年的辛勤工作后晋升为经理。
A1 verb /wʊd/

would

会
Meaning
used to indicate a future possibility or action in the past
Example
He said he would help me tomorrow.
他说他明天会帮助我。
C2 adjective /ˈbʌmpʃəs/

bumptious

自负的
Meaning
Arrogantly self-assertive or conceited.
Example
The bumptious student interrupted the teacher several times.
那个自负的学生打断了老师好几次。
A2 noun /ˈstʌmək/

Stomach

胃
Meaning
the organ in the body where food is digested; the belly or abdomen
Example
My stomach hurts after eating too much.
吃太多后我的胃痛。
C1 adjective /rɪˈdʌn.dənt/

redundant

多余的
Meaning
Not or no longer needed or useful; superfluous.
Example
The report contained redundant information.
报告包含了多余的信息。
C1 noun ˌnæn.oʊ.tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒi

nanotechnology

纳米技术
Meaning
The branch of technology that deals with dimensions and tolerances of less than 100 nanometers.
Example
Nanotechnology is advancing medical treatments.
纳米技术正在推动医疗治疗的发展。
B2 noun /dʒiˈɒl.ə.dʒi/

geology

地质学
Meaning
the science that deals with the Earth's physical structure and substances
Example
She studied geology to understand earthquakes.
她学习地质学以了解地震。
C2 adjective /ˌlækəˈdeɪzɪkəl/

lackadaisical

懒散或懒惰
Meaning
lacking enthusiasm, energy, or determination; careless or lazy
Example
His lackadaisical attitude toward work annoyed his boss.
他对工作的懒散态度让他的老板很烦恼。
C1 verb /rɪˈtrækt/

retract

Meaning
to withdraw a statement, promise, or part of the body; to pull back
Example
The company retracted its earlier statement after realizing the error.
A2 noun, verb /raʊ/ (argument), /roʊ/ (line of things)

row

排 / 争吵
Meaning
A line of things or people; also, a noisy quarrel; to propel a boat with oars.
Example
They had a loud row about money.
他们就钱大声争吵。
B2 noun /dɒk/

dock

码头
Meaning
a structure where ships are loaded, unloaded, or repaired
Example
The ship stayed at the dock for two days.
船只在码头停留了两天。
B2 noun /ˈsæksəfoʊn/

Saxophone

萨克斯风
Meaning
a wind musical instrument with a curved metal body and a single reed mouthpiece
Example
The jazz musician played a beautiful solo on his saxophone.
爵士乐手在他的萨克斯风上演奏了一首美妙的独奏。
B2 adjective /pəˈrɛntəl/

parental

与父母相关的
Meaning
relating to a parent or parents; characteristic of a mother or father
Example
Parental guidance is important for a child's development.
父母的指导对孩子的成长很重要。
C1 noun /ɡrəˈfiː.ti/

Graffiti

在公共场所的墙壁或其他表面上非法书写或绘制的文字或图画
Meaning
writing or drawings scribbled, scratched, or sprayed illicitly on a wall or other surface in a public place
Example
The subway walls were covered with colorful graffiti created by local street artists.
地铁墙壁上覆盖着由当地街头艺术家创作的五彩斑斓的涂鸦。
C2 verb /əˈnɔɪnt/

anoint

涂油, 奉献
Meaning
To smear or rub with oil, often as part of a religious ceremony or as a sign of consecration.
Example
The priest anointed the king with holy oil.
神父用圣油涂抹国王。
A2 noun /ˈʌv.ən/

Oven

烤箱
Meaning
an enclosed compartment used for heating, baking, or drying food
Example
She baked cookies in the oven for thirty minutes.
她在烤箱里烤了三十分钟的饼干。
A1 adverb /ˈkwɪk.li/

Quickly

迅速; 快速
Meaning
at a fast speed; with little delay; rapidly
Example
He quickly finished his homework.
他迅速完成了他的作业。
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。
B2 noun /ˈtjuːmər/

tumor

肿瘤
Meaning
an abnormal mass of tissue caused by excessive cell growth
Example
The doctor found a benign tumor during the medical check-up.
医生在体检过程中发现了一个良性肿瘤。
C2 adjective /ˈdʒɔːnti/

jaunty

活泼
Meaning
Having a lively, cheerful, and self-confident manner or appearance.
Example
He walked into the room with a jaunty step.
他带着轻快的步伐走进了房间。
B2 adjective /ˈruːθ.ləs/

Ruthless

无情的; 残忍的; 毫无怜悯的
Meaning
showing no pity or compassion; cruel; merciless
Example
The ruthless dictator showed no mercy to his enemies.
那个冷酷的独裁者对他的敌人毫不留情。
C1 adjective /ˈspʌndʒi/

Spongy

海绵状
Meaning
soft and full of holes like a sponge; porous
Example
The cake had a light and spongy texture.
蛋糕有轻盈而海绵状的质地。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒəbl/

intelligible

Meaning
Able to be understood; clear enough to be comprehended.
Example
Her speech was barely intelligible over the noise.
C1 adjective /ˈtɔːrtʃuəs/

tortuous

曲折，复杂
Meaning
Full of twists and turns; excessively complex or complicated.
Example
The tortuous mountain road made driving very difficult.
曲折的山路让驾驶变得非常困难。
B1 noun, verb /paʊnd/

pound

英镑
Meaning
a unit of weight equal to 16 ounces or a unit of currency
Example
The price of the book is five pounds.
这本书的价格是五英镑。
C1 noun /ˈtɒpˌsɔɪl/

topsoil

表土
Meaning
the top layer of soil, which is rich in organic matter and nutrients
Example
Farmers rely on healthy topsoil for good crop yields.
农民依赖健康的表土来获得丰收。
C1 verb /ˈtrɛspəs/

trespass

Meaning
to enter someone's land or property without permission
Example
He was fined for trespassing on private land.
C1 adjective /ˈmjuːtɪd/

muted

柔和的
Meaning
softened in sound, color, or effect; subdued
Example
The room was painted in muted shades of blue and grey.
房间用蓝色和灰色的柔和色调粉刷。
C1 adjective /ˌhoʊlˈhɑːrtɪd/

wholehearted

全心全意
Meaning
showing complete sincerity and commitment; fully enthusiastic
Example
She gave her wholehearted support to the project.
她全心全意地支持这个项目。
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。
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。
C2 noun /ˈeb.taɪd/

Ebb-tide

退潮
Meaning
the movement of the tide out to sea; a time when the sea level is falling
Example
During ebb-tide, we could walk further out on the beach.
在退潮期间，我们可以在海滩上走得更远。
B1 noun/verb /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/

compliment

恭维
Meaning
a polite expression of praise or admiration; to politely praise someone
Example
She complimented him on his excellent presentation.
她对他的精彩演讲表示了恭维。
A1 adverb /ˈevər/

Ever

曾经; 总是; 以任何方式
Meaning
at any time; always; in any way
Example
Have you ever been to Paris?
你曾经去过巴黎吗?
B2 noun /ˈbɒt.əl.nek/

bottleneck

瓶颈
Meaning
Narrow path or obstruction, a place or situation where flow becomes slow.
Example
The narrow bridge is a major bottleneck during rush hour.
窄桥在高峰期间是一个瓶颈。
C1 adjective /dɪsˈhɑːrtənd/

Disheartened

沮丧
Meaning
discouraged; feeling dejected; losing hope or confidence
Example
She felt disheartened after failing the exam twice.
她在两次未能通过考试后感到沮丧。
C1 adverb /rɪˈspek.tə.bli/

Respectably

以尊敬的方式; 体面地;
Meaning
in a way that is worthy of respect; decently; properly
Example
She was dressed respectably for the interview.
她为面试穿得体面。
B1 verb /əˈdʒʌst/

adjust

调整
Meaning
to change something slightly to make it more suitable or effective
Example
She adjusted the mirror to see the road clearly.
她调整了镜子以清晰地看见路。
C1 noun /ˈkælkjʊləs/

calculus

微积分
Meaning
A branch of mathematics concerned with rates of change and accumulation; also a hard mineral deposit in the body such as on teeth.
Example
Calculus is essential for advanced studies in physics and engineering.
微积分是物理学和工程学高级研究的基础。
C1 verb/noun /skɒtʃ/

scotch

结束 / 苏格兰威士忌
Meaning
to put an end to something; also a type of whisky
Example
The report scotched the rumors of a merger.
报告停止了关于合并的谣言。
C2 noun /ˌpɛntəˈhiːdrən/

pentahedron

五面体
Meaning
A solid geometric figure with five faces.
Example
In geometry class, the teacher explained the structure of a pentahedron.
在几何课上，老师解释了五面体的结构。
B2 noun /ˈlaɪnˌʌp/

lineup

阵容
Meaning
a group of people or things arranged in a sequence
Example
The event featured a star-studded lineup of musicians.
这个活动展示了一个明星云集的阵容。
C1 noun, adjective /ˈrɛvərənd/

reverend

牧师，尊敬的
Meaning
A title of respect used for members of the clergy; deserving deep respect.
Example
The Reverend gave an inspiring sermon at the church.
牧师在教堂发表了鼓舞人心的讲道。
C2 verb /əˈbrɪdʒ/

abridge

缩短
Meaning
to shorten a text without losing its meaning
Example
The editor decided to abridge the long novel for young readers.
编辑决定为年轻读者缩短这本长小说。
C1 verb /ˈɛkskəˌveɪt/

excavate

幸福
Meaning
to dig out or remove earth carefully, often for building or archaeological purposes
Example
The workers excavated the site to prepare for construction.
她在收到奖项时，无法掩饰她的幸福。
C2 noun /ˈfɪl.ə.dʒɪ.nɪst/

philogynist

一个热爱或钦佩女性的人
Meaning
a person who loves or admires women
Example
As a known philogynist, he advocated for women's education.
作为一位著名的菲洛吉尼斯特，他倡导女性的教育。
B2 verb /dreɪn/

drain

Meaning
to cause liquid to flow away from something; to remove liquid
Example
He drained the pasta before adding the sauce.
B2 adjective trænsˈfɔːr.mə.tɪv

transformative

变革性的
Meaning
Something that has a profound impact and creates something new.
Example
The new education system is highly transformative.
新的教育体系具有高度变革性。
B2 noun /ˈten.dər.nəs/

Tenderness

温柔
Meaning
gentleness and kindness; the quality of being easily hurt or damaged
Example
The mother showed great tenderness while caring for her sick child.
母亲在照顾生病的孩子时表现出了极大的温柔。
A1 noun /biːtʃ/

beach

沙滩
Meaning
An area of sand or small stones beside the sea or a lake.
Example
They spent the day relaxing on the beach.
他们在沙滩上度过了一整天，放松自己。
A1 verb /sel/

sell

卖
Meaning
to give something to someone in exchange for money
Example
They sell fresh fruits at the market.
他们在市场上卖新鲜的水果。
C1 adjective /ˈsɛm.ɪ.nəl/

seminal

幸福
Meaning
Strongly influencing later developments; highly original and influential.
Example
His seminal book changed the course of modern philosophy.
她在获得奖项时无法掩饰自己的幸福。
C2 noun dɪsˈbɜːs.mənt

disbursement

支付
Meaning
The payment of money from a fund.
Example
The company's disbursement of salaries was delayed.
公司的工资支付被延迟了。
B1 noun /kəˌmjunɪˈkeɪʃən/

communication

沟通
Meaning
The act or process of using words, sounds, signs, or behaviors to express or exchange information or to express your ideas, thoughts, feelings, etc.
Example
Effective communication is crucial for any successful project.
有效的沟通对任何成功的项目都至关重要。
C1 verb /ɡreɪt/

grate

擦碎, 使烦恼
Meaning
to shred food into small pieces using a grater; to irritate or annoy
Example
She grated the cheese for the pasta dish.
她为意大利面菜肴擦了奶酪。
C2 verb /ˈdʌmfaʊnd/

dumbfound

震惊
Meaning
to greatly astonish or shock someone so they are temporarily speechless
Example
The magician's trick dumbfounded the audience.
魔术师的把戏让观众震惊。
B2 adjective /ˈpraɪ.ər/

Prior

先前的
Meaning
existing or coming before in time; previous; earlier
Example
You need prior approval before making any changes to the system.
在对系统进行任何修改之前，你需要事先获得批准。
A2 adjective /skɛrd/

scared

害怕的
Meaning
feeling afraid or worried
Example
She was scared of the dark.
她害怕黑暗。
B2 noun /ˈwɜːk.fləʊ/

workflow

工作流，过程顺序
Meaning
The sequence of processes through which a piece of work passes from initiation to completion.
Example
A well-structured workflow enhances productivity.
一个结构良好的工作流程可以提高生产力。