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C2 adjective/noun /ˌhaɪərəˈɡlɪfɪk/

hieroglyphic

象形文字的
Meaning
Relating to or written in hieroglyphs; symbols or writing that is difficult to understand.
Example
The archaeologists studied the hieroglyphic inscriptions carefully.
考古学家仔细研究了象形文字铭文。
C2 noun, verb /ˈhæmstrɪŋ/

hamstring

大腿后部的肌腱; 作为动词，限制或严重削弱某人或某物的效能
Meaning
a tendon at the back of the thigh; as a verb, to cripple or severely restrict the effectiveness of someone or something.
Example
Budget cuts hamstrung the organization’s plans.
预算削减削弱了该组织的计划。
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 verb /ˈhɑːrtən/

hearten

鼓舞
Meaning
To give courage, confidence, or hope.
Example
The teacher’s encouragement heartened the students.
老师的鼓励给学生们带来了勇气。
C2 noun /ˈhoʊʒəri/

hosiery

长袜和腿部衣物
Meaning
Stockings, socks, and other knitted clothing for the legs and feet.
Example
She bought new hosiery for the winter season.
她为冬季季节买了新的长袜。
C2 verb /ˈhɜːrtl/

hurtle

快速行驶
Meaning
To move or cause to move at great speed, often in a dangerous way.
Example
The car hurtled down the mountain road.
汽车快速行驶在山路上。
C2 noun /ˈhænd ˌrɪŋɪŋ/

hand-wringing

过度担忧
Meaning
excessive worry or concern expressed in a visible or dramatic way.
Example
There was much hand-wringing over the political crisis.
关于政治危机有很多戏剧性的担忧。
C2 verb /ˈhæri/

harry

骚扰, 追扰
Meaning
to constantly attack, harass, or annoy
Example
The army harried the enemy with sudden raids.
军队通过突袭不断攻击敌人。
C2 verb /hjuː/

hew

砍
Meaning
To chop or cut something, especially wood or stone, with a tool.
Example
The workers hewed logs to build the cabin.
工人们砍伐木材建造小屋。
C2 adjective /ˌhæɡ.i.əˈɡræf.ɪk/

hagiographic

过度恭维的
Meaning
Excessively flattering or idealized, often in a biography or portrayal of someone.
Example
The documentary was criticized for its hagiographic portrayal of the leader.
这部纪录片因其对领导者的过度恭维描写而受到批评。
C2 adjective /ˈhæm ˌhændɪd/

ham-handed

笨拙
Meaning
clumsy or inept in handling things or situations
Example
His ham-handed attempt to fix the computer made it worse.
他笨拙的修理电脑的尝试反而使情况更糟。
C2 verb /ˈhɑːrpɪŋ/

harping

不断抱怨
Meaning
continuously talking or complaining about something in a tiresome way
Example
She kept harping on about the mistakes I made.
她不断抱怨我做的错事。
C2 noun /ˈhɛptəˌɡɒn/

heptagon

七边形
Meaning
A polygon with seven sides and seven angles.
Example
The math teacher drew a heptagon on the board.
数学老师在黑板上画了一个七边形。
C2 noun /ˈhæbɪtjuːd/

habitude

习惯，风俗
Meaning
a customary condition or mode of life; habitual practice
Example
He lived in a quiet habitude, avoiding the noise of the city.
他生活在一种安静的习惯中，避开城市的喧嚣。
C2 noun /ˈhaɪərlɪŋ/

hireling

雇佣者
Meaning
A person who works for payment only, often with little loyalty or principle.
Example
The mercenary was dismissed as just a hireling with no real loyalty.
雇佣兵被解雇，只是一个没有真正忠诚的雇佣者。
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。
C2 noun /ˈheɪ.deɪ/

Hey day

黄金时期; 最辉煌的时刻; 顶峰时期
Meaning
the period of a person's or thing's greatest success, popularity, or vigor; prime time
Example
During her heyday as a singer, she performed in sold-out concerts around the world.
在她作为歌手的黄金时期，她在全球的售罄音乐会上表演。
C2 noun phrase /ˌhjuː ən ˈkraɪ/

hue and cry

抗议声
Meaning
A loud public outcry or protest, often demanding action.
Example
There was a hue and cry over the new policy changes.
因新政策变化，爆发了激烈的抗议声。
C2 noun /ˈhɔɪdən/

hoyden

顽皮女孩
Meaning
a boisterous or tomboyish girl
Example
The hoyden preferred climbing trees to playing with dolls.
顽皮女孩更喜欢爬树而不是玩洋娃娃。
C2 noun /hoʊ/

Hoe

锄头
Meaning
a gardening tool with a thin metal blade used for breaking up soil and removing weeds
Example
The farmer used a hoe to remove weeds from his vegetable garden.
农夫使用锄头从他的蔬菜园中移除杂草。
C2 noun /ˌhaɪdroʊməˈkænɪks/

hydromechanics

水力学
Meaning
The study of the mechanical properties and behavior of fluids in motion and at rest.
Example
Hydromechanics provides the foundation for naval architecture.
水力学为船舶设计提供了基础。
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。
C2 verb /ˈhʊdwɪŋk/

hoodwink

欺骗
Meaning
To deceive or trick someone.
Example
The scammer hoodwinked many people with false promises.
骗子用虚假的承诺欺骗了许多人。
C2 adjective /ˈhɔːrtətɪv/

hortative

Meaning
Giving strong encouragement or urging.
Example
The teacher gave a hortative speech to motivate the students before the exam.
C2 adjective /hɜːrˈbeɪʃəs/

herbaceous

草本
Meaning
Relating to or resembling herbs; plants with soft, non-woody stems.
Example
The garden was filled with herbaceous plants that thrived in the summer.
花园里充满了草本植物，它们在夏季茁壮成长。
C2 adjective /ˈhoʊm.spʌn/

homespun

家制
Meaning
Simple and unsophisticated; made at home rather than in a factory.
Example
She wore a homespun dress to the village festival.
她穿着家制的衣服去参加村里的节日庆典。
C2 noun /ˈhækəlz/

hackles

Meaning
the hairs on the back of an animal’s neck that rise when it is angry or alarmed; figuratively, feelings of anger or resentment
Example
His rude comment raised my hackles.
C2 noun /ˈhæŋ.kər/

Hanker

渴望, 欲望
Meaning
a feeling of yearning or craving; a strong desire for something
Example
After years abroad, she developed a deep hanker for her homeland's traditional cuisine.
在国外多年后，她产生了对家乡传统美食的深深渴望。
C2 adjective /haɪˈbɜːrnəl/

hibernal

Meaning
Relating to or occurring in winter.
Example
The hibernal season is often harsh in the mountains.
C2 noun /ˈhɒɡz.hɛd/

hogshead

大桶
Meaning
A large cask or barrel, traditionally used for storing liquids like wine or beer.
Example
The cellar was filled with hogsheads of ale.
地下室里堆满了啤酒的大桶。
C2 adverb /hərˈmɛtɪkli/

hermetically

密封地
Meaning
In a way that is completely airtight or sealed off.
Example
The jars were hermetically sealed to preserve freshness.
罐子被密封起来以保持新鲜。
C2 adjective /ˌhæfˈbeɪkt/

half-baked

半生不熟
Meaning
poorly thought out or badly planned
Example
The manager quickly rejected his half-baked proposal.
经理迅速拒绝了他半生不熟的提案。
C2 noun /hɑrˈmoʊniəm/

Harmonium

风琴
Meaning
a keyboard musical instrument similar to an organ, using air to produce sound
Example
She played devotional songs on the harmonium at the temple.
她在寺庙用风琴演奏虔诚的颂歌。
C2 noun /haɪnd/

Hind

母鹿
Meaning
a female deer, especially a red deer
Example
The hind protected her fawn from predators.
母鹿保护了她的小鹿免受捕食者的伤害。
C2 noun /hæɡ/

Hag

巫婆
Meaning
an ugly old woman, especially a vicious or malicious one; a witch
Example
In the fairy tale, the wicked hag lived alone in a cottage deep in the forest.
在这个童话故事中，邪恶的巫婆独自生活在森林深处的小屋里。
C2 noun /ˌhjuː.mɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

humification

腐殖作用
Meaning
The process of organic matter decomposition to form humus in soil.
Example
Humification enhances soil structure and fertility.
腐殖作用增强了土壤的结构和肥力。
C2 adjective /ˌhaɪpəˈdɜːrmɪk/

hypodermic

Meaning
relating to the region immediately beneath the skin; also refers to a type of needle or syringe used to inject drugs beneath the skin.
Example
The doctor used a hypodermic needle to administer the vaccine.
C2 adjective /ˌhæfˈhɑːr.tɪd/

halfhearted

半心半意
Meaning
lacking enthusiasm or determination; unenthusiastic
Example
His halfhearted attempt to study did not bring good results.
他半心半意的学习尝试没有带来好结果。
C2 noun /ˌhoʊmə.dʒəˈniːəti/

homogeneity

Meaning
The quality or state of being all the same or all of the same kind.
Example
The cultural homogeneity of the village made it feel unified.
C2 noun /ˈhʌstɪŋz/

hustings

竞选活动
Meaning
the political campaigning and speeches before an election
Example
The candidate gained popularity during the hustings.
候选人在竞选活动期间赢得了人气。
C2 noun /ˌhoʊ.mi.oʊˈsteɪ.sɪs/

homeostasis

体内平衡，由生理过程维持的生理稳定性
Meaning
The tendency toward a relatively stable equilibrium between interdependent elements, especially as maintained by physiological processes.
Example
The human body maintains homeostasis through temperature regulation.
人体通过温度调节维持同态稳态。
C2 noun /ˌɒnəˈreəriəm/

honorarium

酬金
Meaning
A payment given for professional services that are rendered without a fee.
Example
The guest lecturer received an honorarium for her talk.
那位客座讲师因其讲座而获得了酬金。
C2 verb /ˈhɛktər/

hector

以威胁的方式说话
Meaning
To talk to someone in a bullying or intimidating way.
Example
The manager hectored the staff into working overtime.
经理威胁员工加班。
C2 noun /hʌsk/

husk

外壳
Meaning
the dry outer covering of some fruits or seeds
Example
The corn husk was peeled away before cooking.
玉米的外壳在烹饪前被剥离。
C2 adjective /hɪk/

Hick

乡巴佬; 农民
Meaning
unsophisticated person from a rural area; country bumpkin
Example
He had a hick accent from growing up in a small town.
他有着乡巴佬的口音，因为他在一个小镇长大。
C2 noun /ˈhɑːdɪhʊd/

hardihood

勇气，胆量
Meaning
Courage, boldness, or daring behavior; also physical robustness.
Example
The mountaineer's hardihood impressed the entire team.
登山者的硬气打动了整个团队。
C2 noun /ˈhɑːtʃ.pɑːtʃ/

Hotchpotch

杂乱无章的混合物; 一堆混杂的东西
Meaning
a confused mixture; a jumbled assortment of things
Example
The room was a hotchpotch of old furniture, books, and random decorations.
房间里堆满了旧家具、书籍和随意摆放的装饰品，杂乱无章。
C2 noun /ˌhɜːrpəˈtɒlədʒɪst/

herpetologist

爬虫学家
Meaning
A scientist who studies reptiles and amphibians.
Example
The herpetologist discovered a new species of frog in the rainforest.
爬虫学家在雨林中发现了一种新青蛙物种。
C2 noun ˈhɑːrbərɪdʒ

harborage

藏身处
Meaning
A place of shelter or refuge for pests or animals.
Example
Pests need a harborage site to survive and breed.
害虫需要一个藏身处来生存和繁殖。
C2 adjective /ˈhaɪdrəs/

hydrous

含水
Meaning
Containing water, especially water of crystallization.
Example
The mineral is hydrous because it contains water molecules in its structure.
这种矿物是含水的，因为它的结构中包含水分子。
C2 noun /ˌhaɪdroʊˈfoʊbiə/

hydrophobia

恐水症
Meaning
Extreme or irrational fear of water; historically, another name for rabies.
Example
After being bitten by a stray dog, the man was treated for hydrophobia.
在被流浪狗咬伤后，该男子接受了对水恐症的治疗。
C2 adjective /ˌhaɪ ˈfloʊn/

high-flown

夸张的
Meaning
Using fancy or pretentious language; lofty in style but often overblown.
Example
The politician gave a high-flown speech full of promises.
那位政治家发表了一篇充满承诺的夸张演讲。
C2 adjective /ˌhɜːrkjʊˈliːən/

herculean

极其困难
Meaning
Requiring great strength or effort; very difficult to perform.
Example
It was a herculean task to rebuild the city after the disaster.
灾难后重建城市是一项极其困难的任务。
C2 noun /ˈhɑːstəlri/

hostelry

旅馆
Meaning
An inn or lodging place, especially one for travelers.
Example
They stayed at a small hostelry near the mountains.
他们住在山附近的一个小旅馆里。
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。
C2 noun /ˈhɑːr.bɪn.dʒər/

Harbinger

先兆
Meaning
a person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another; a forerunner of something
Example
The first robin of spring is often considered a harbinger of warmer weather to come.
春天的第一只知更鸟常被认为是即将来临的温暖天气的先兆。
C2 noun /ˌhaɪpəkəˈnektɪvɪti/

hyperconnectivity

超连接性
Meaning
The state of being extensively connected to other people, places, information, etc., through digital technology.
Example
Hyperconnectivity has changed the dynamics of human interaction.
超连接性改变了人类互动的动态。
C2 noun /ˈhʌmbʌɡ/

humbug

骗局, 胡说
Meaning
Deceptive or false talk or behavior; nonsense.
Example
He dismissed the idea as humbug.
他将这个想法视为胡说八道。
C2 verb /haɪˈpɒθɪkeɪt/

hypothecate

Meaning
to pledge something, such as property, as security for a debt without giving up possession of it.
Example
The company hypothecated its assets to secure the loan.
C2 verb /ˈhæroʊ/

harrow

折磨 / 耙
Meaning
to cause distress or torment; also to break up and smooth soil with a farm tool
Example
The tragic news harrowed the entire family.
悲惨的消息让全家人都痛苦不堪。
C2 noun /ˌhæŋ.ər ˈɒn/

hanger-on

跟班
Meaning
a person who spends time with a powerful or famous person to gain benefits.
Example
The celebrity was always surrounded by hangers-on.
这位名人总是被跟班围绕着。
C2 noun /ˈhæŋ.kər.ɪŋ/

hankering

渴望
Meaning
a strong desire or craving for something.
Example
She had a hankering for chocolate late at night.
她深夜时对巧克力有了强烈的渴望。
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 noun /ˈhen.ə/

Henna

海娜
Meaning
a reddish-brown dye made from the powdered leaves of a tropical shrub, used to color hair and decorate skin
Example
The bride's hands were beautifully decorated with intricate henna patterns for her wedding ceremony.
新娘的手被精美的指甲花纹装饰，用于她的婚礼仪式。
C2 noun /ˈhɔːtɪnəs/

haughtiness

傲慢
Meaning
The appearance or quality of being arrogantly superior and disdainful.
Example
His haughtiness made him unpopular among his peers.
他的傲慢使他在同事中不受欢迎。
C2 adjective /ˈhʌski/

husky

Meaning
deep, rough, and slightly hoarse voice; also refers to a strong and sturdy build
Example
He spoke in a husky voice after shouting all day.
C2 noun ˌhiː.məˈfɪl.i.ə

hemophilia

血友病
Meaning
A medical condition in which the ability of the blood to clot is severely reduced, causing the sufferer to bleed severely from even a slight injury.
Example
Hemophilia treatment benefits from genetic editing.
血友病治疗受益于基因编辑。
C2 noun /ˈhɪlək/

hillock

小丘
Meaning
A small hill or mound.
Example
The children climbed up the grassy hillock to watch the sunset.
孩子们爬上了草地上的小丘去看日落。
C2 noun /ˈhɛfər/

heifer

小母牛
Meaning
a young cow that has not borne a calf
Example
The farmer raised a heifer for dairy production.
农民为乳制品生产养了一头小母牛。
C2 noun /ˈhɛdʒɪrə/ or /hɪˈdʒaɪrə/

hegira

迁徙, 流亡
Meaning
a journey, especially when undertaken to escape from a dangerous or undesirable situation
Example
The refugees began their hegira across the desert.
难民们开始了穿越沙漠的迁徙。
C2 adjective /ˈhɔːri/

hoary

灰色的, 古老的
Meaning
gray or white with age; very old and respected
Example
The hoary oak tree stood as a witness to centuries of history.
那棵古老的橡树作为世纪历史的见证者伫立。
C2 verb /həˈmɑː.dʒə.naɪz/

homogenize

同质化
Meaning
To make uniform or similar by blending or mixing different elements.
Example
The company tried to homogenize its products across global markets.
公司尝试在全球市场上使其产品同质化。
C2 adjective /ˈhɛtərəˌdɒks/

heterodox

异端
Meaning
not conforming with accepted or orthodox standards or beliefs
Example
The professor was known for his heterodox views on religion.
教授以其在宗教问题上的异端观点而闻名。
C2 verb /haɪ/

hie

赶快去
Meaning
to go quickly; hasten
Example
He hied to the station to catch the train.
他赶快去车站赶火车。
C2 noun /ˈhʌm.ək/

hummock

小丘
Meaning
A small hill, mound, or ridge of earth or ice.
Example
The hikers rested on a grassy hummock by the river.
远足者在河边的草地小丘上休息。
C2 adjective /ˈhæl.si.ən/

halcyon

宁静的
Meaning
calm, peaceful, and happy; denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful
Example
She often reminisces about the halcyon days of her childhood.
她经常回忆起她童年时宁静的日子。
C2 noun /ˈhɪl.sə fɪʃ/

Hilsa fish

Hilsa鱼
Meaning
a popular fish species found in South Asian rivers, especially prized in Bengali cuisine
Example
Hilsa fish is considered a delicacy in Bengali culture.
Hilsa鱼在孟加拉文化中被视为美味佳肴。
C2 noun /hʊˈzɑːr/

hussar

轻骑兵
Meaning
a member of a light cavalry regiment in European armies, especially the Hungarian cavalry
Example
The hussar rode swiftly across the battlefield.
哈萨尔迅速穿越战场。
C2 adjective /ˈhaɪndmoʊst/

hindmost

最远的
Meaning
Farthest back; last in position.
Example
The hindmost car in the convoy broke down first.
车队中最远的车先坏了。
C2 adjective /ˌhɪstriˈɒnɪk/

histrionic

Meaning
Overly dramatic or theatrical in behavior or style.
Example
Her histrionic reaction to the small problem surprised everyone.
C2 adjective/noun /haɪˈbɜːrniən/

hibernian

爱尔兰的
Meaning
Relating to Ireland or the Irish.
Example
He enjoyed reading about Hibernian culture and history.
他喜欢阅读关于爱尔兰文化和历史的书籍。
C2 adjective /heɪl/

hale

健康
Meaning
strong and healthy, especially of an elderly person
Example
Despite his age, the man remained hale and active.
尽管他的年龄，他依然保持健康和活跃。
C2 verb /həˈræŋ/

harangue

进行冗长而愤怒的演讲
Meaning
to deliver a long, passionate, and often angry speech
Example
The politician harangued the crowd for over an hour.
政治家对人群进行了超过一小时的演讲。
C2 noun /ˈhɜːrmɪtɪdʒ/

hermitage

隐居地
Meaning
A secluded residence or retreat, often for a hermit or religious recluse.
Example
The monk spent years in a hermitage deep in the forest.
那位和尚在森林深处的隐居地里度过了多年。
C2 noun /ˈhæknɪ/

hackney

出租马, 陈腐
Meaning
a horse kept for ordinary riding or hire; also used for something overused or trite
Example
The old hackney was still pulling the carriage.
那匹旧出租马仍然拉着马车。
C2 adjective /həˈrɛtɪkəl/

heretical

异端
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards, especially in religion.
Example
The priest condemned the book as heretical.
牧师将这本书谴责为异端。
C2 adjective /hɛkˈsæŋɡjələr/

hexangular

六角形的
Meaning
Having six angles or corners.
Example
The artist designed a hexangular frame for the mirror.
艺术家为镜子设计了一个六角形的框架。
C2 noun /ˈhɔːθɔːrn/

hawthorn

有刺灌木
Meaning
A thorny shrub or small tree with white or pink flowers, often used for hedges.
Example
The garden was lined with blooming hawthorn bushes.
花园里种满了盛开的山楂灌木。
C2 noun /oʊˈtɜːr/

hauteur

傲慢
Meaning
disdainful pride; arrogance
Example
His hauteur made it difficult for others to approach him.
他的傲慢使别人很难接近他。
C2 noun /ˈhʌvəl/

hovel

Meaning
a small, poorly built, and dirty house
Example
The refugees lived in a makeshift hovel.
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。
C2 noun /hɪˈdʒɛməni/ or /ˈhɛdʒəmoʊni/

hegemony

霸权
Meaning
leadership or dominance, especially by one state or group over others
Example
The empire maintained its hegemony over neighboring states.
帝国保持了对邻国的霸权。
C2 noun /ˈhaʊsˌbreɪkɪŋ/

housebreaking

入室盗窃
Meaning
the crime of breaking into a house with intent to steal
Example
The thief was arrested for housebreaking.
小偷因入室盗窃被捕。
C2 noun /ˈhʌk.stər/

huckster

小商品贩子
Meaning
A person who sells small items aggressively, often in a showy or dishonest way.
Example
The huckster loudly promoted his goods in the busy marketplace.
小商品贩子在繁忙的市场里大声推销他的商品。
C2 noun /ˈhɔːzər/

hawser

用于系船或拖船的粗绳
Meaning
A thick rope or cable used in mooring or towing a ship.
Example
The sailors secured the ship to the dock with a heavy hawser.
水手们用一根重的豪泽把船固定在码头。
C2 adjective /ˈhæŋ.dɔːɡ/

hangdog

尴尬
Meaning
looking or feeling ashamed, guilty, or defeated.
Example
He gave me a hangdog look after being caught lying.
他在被抓到撒谎后，给了我一个尴尬的表情。
C2 noun /hɔːɡ plʌm/

Hog plum

豺果
Meaning
tropical fruit with yellow skin and sour taste
Example
Hog plums are often used to make pickles and chutneys.
豺果常用于制作腌制食品和酸辣酱。
C2 noun /ˈhaɪdrə/

hydra

九头蛇
Meaning
a many-headed serpent in Greek mythology; a problem that seems to grow worse when attempts are made to solve it
Example
Corruption is like a hydra, hard to defeat completely.
腐败就像九头蛇，完全根除它非常困难。
C2 adjective /ˈhæriːd/

harried

感到压力或忙碌
Meaning
feeling strained or stressed due to being overworked or constantly bothered
Example
The harried teacher struggled to calm the noisy classroom.
感到压力的老师努力让嘈杂的教室安静下来。
C2 verb /həˈbɪtʃuˌeɪt/

habituate

使习惯
Meaning
to make someone accustomed to something
Example
The monks habituated themselves to meditation.
僧侣们已经习惯了冥想。
C2 noun /hɜːrs/

Hearse

灵车;
Meaning
a vehicle for conveying the coffin at a funeral; a funeral car
Example
The black hearse slowly made its way to the cemetery, followed by a procession of mourners.
黑色的灵车缓缓驶向墓地，后面跟着一队哀悼的人。
C2 noun /ˈhoʊl.stər/

holster

枪套
Meaning
A holder or case for carrying a gun, typically worn on a belt or shoulder.
Example
The sheriff kept his revolver in a leather holster.
警长将他的左轮手枪放在皮革枪套里。
C2 adjective /ˈhɜːrsuːt/

hirsute

Meaning
Having a lot of hair, especially in an unusual place.
Example
The hirsute man stood out in the crowd with his long beard.
C2 adjective /həˈmɑː.lə.ɡəs/

homologous

同源的 (结构)
Meaning
Having the same relation, relative position, or structure, especially due to evolutionary origin.
Example
The wings of bats and the arms of humans are homologous structures.
蝙蝠的翅膀和人类的手臂是同源结构。
C2 noun /hɜːrˈbɛəriəm/

herbarium

植物标本馆
Meaning
A collection of preserved plant specimens and associated data used for scientific study.
Example
The university maintains a large herbarium for research and education.
大学为研究和教育保持着一个大型植物标本馆。
C2 noun /ˈhɛksəˌpɒd/

hexapod

六足动物
Meaning
An insect or other organism with six legs.
Example
The scientist observed a hexapod crawling on the leaf.
科学家观察到一个六足动物在叶子上爬行。
C2 verb /ˈhæloʊ/

hallow

神圣化
Meaning
to honor as holy; to make sacred or greatly respected
Example
The ancient temple was hallowed by centuries of worship.
古老的寺庙因几百年的崇拜而被神圣化。
C2 adjective /hərˈmɛtɪk/

hermetic

密封的
Meaning
Completely sealed, especially so that no air can enter or escape.
Example
The medicine was kept in a hermetic container.
药物被保存在一个密封的容器中。
C2 adjective /ˈhiːðənɪʃ/

heathenish

野蛮
Meaning
Lacking culture or religion; barbaric or uncivilized.
Example
They considered the ancient tribe’s rituals heathenish.
他们认为古老部落的仪式是野蛮的。
C2 verb (past tense, past participle), adjective /ˈhæmstrʌŋ/

hamstrung

瘫痪或受限
Meaning
crippled or severely restricted in movement or progress.
Example
The team was hamstrung by lack of resources.
由于资源匮乏，团队陷入困境。
C2 adjective /ˈhaɪˌbraʊ/

highbrow

知识分子
Meaning
intellectually superior or cultured; often describing art, literature, or activities appealing to intellectual tastes
Example
The museum is known for its highbrow exhibitions.
该博物馆以其知识分子展览而闻名。
C2 noun /hæp/

hap

运气，幸运，偶然
Meaning
luck, fortune, or chance occurrence
Example
By sheer hap, he discovered the old letter hidden in the drawer.
凭借运气，他发现了藏在抽屉里的旧信。
C2 noun /ˌhaɪdroʊdaɪˈnæmɪks/

hydrodynamics

Meaning
The branch of science concerned with the motion of fluids, especially liquids, and the forces acting on solid bodies immersed in fluids.
Example
Hydrodynamics is essential in designing efficient ship hulls.
C2 noun /ˌhæŋ.ki ˈpæŋ.ki/

Hanky-Panky

欺诈; 可疑活动; 不道德行为; 欺骗
Meaning
dishonest or suspicious activity; unethical behavior; trickery or deception
Example
The audit revealed some hanky-panky in the company's financial records.
审计揭示了公司财务记录中的一些欺诈行为。
C2 adjective /ˌhaɪpərˈkrɪtɪkl/

hypercritical

过度批评的
Meaning
Excessively or unreasonably critical.
Example
The teacher was often hypercritical of small mistakes.
老师经常对小错误过度批评。
C2 noun /ˌhaɪdrəˈstætɪks/

hydrostatics

水静力学
Meaning
The branch of science concerned with the mechanical properties of fluids at rest.
Example
Hydrostatics is essential in understanding how dams and reservoirs function.
水静力学对于理解大坝和水库的工作原理至关重要。
C2 noun /ˈhɔːrn.bɪl/

Hornbill

角嘴鸟
Meaning
a large tropical bird with a large curved beak and often a horn-like projection
Example
The colorful hornbill perched on the highest branch.
五彩斑斓的霍恩比尔停在了最高的树枝上。
C2 noun /ˈhæbɪtənt/

habitant

居民
Meaning
An inhabitant; a person or animal that lives in a particular place.
Example
The habitants of the village were friendly and welcoming.
村庄的居民友好而热情。
C2 adjective /ˈhɔːrtətɔːri/

hortatory

Meaning
Intended to encourage or urge to action.
Example
The manager’s hortatory words inspired the team to work harder.
C2 noun /hɒtʃ pɒtʃ/

Hotch potch

杂烩
Meaning
A mixed dish; a hodgepodge of ingredients cooked together
Example
She made a delicious hotch potch with rice, lentils, and vegetables.
她做了一道美味的霍奇波奇，里面有米饭、扁豆和蔬菜。
C2 adjective /ˈhaɪd.baʊnd/

hidebound

Meaning
unwilling or unable to change because of tradition or convention
Example
He is too hidebound to accept new ideas.