C1 noun ˈhɪn.drəns

hindrance

障碍

Meaning

Something that creates difficulties or delays in progress.

Example

Lack of funds was a major hindrance to the project.

资金不足是该项目的一个主要障碍。

B1 noun /slaɪs/

Slice

切片; 薄片

Meaning

a thin, flat piece cut from something larger

Example

Would you like a slice of pizza?

你想要一片披萨吗?

B2 adjective /ˈsændi/

Sandy

沙的; 沙质的

Meaning

covered with sand; containing sand; having the texture of sand

Example

The sandy beach stretched for miles along the coast.

沙滩沿海岸延伸了几英里。

B1 noun /ˈmʌs.əl/

Muscle

肌肉

Meaning

a body tissue consisting of fibers that can contract to produce movement

Example

Regular exercise helps strengthen your muscle.

规律的锻炼有助于增强你的肌肉。

A2 noun /ˈdrɑː.mə/

drama

戏剧

Meaning

a play for theater, radio, or television, or an exciting or emotional situation

Example

She loves watching historical drama series.

她喜欢观看历史剧集。

B1 noun /lɔːn/

Lawn

草坪

Meaning

an area of short, regularly mown grass in the grounds of a house or in a park

Example

She waters the lawn every morning.

她每天早上浇水给草坪。

C2 noun /ˌʃæŋɡriˈlɑː/

shangri-la

虚构的乐园

Meaning

a remote, beautiful, imaginary place where life is perfect and peaceful

Example

They described the island as a modern-day Shangri-La.

他们将这个岛屿描述为现代版的香格里拉。

B1 verb /ˈsʌfər/

suffer

遭受

Meaning

to experience pain, distress, or hardship

Example

She suffered from a severe headache all day.

她整天忍受剧烈的头痛。

B2 adjective daɪˈvɜːs

diverse

多样的

Meaning

Showing a great deal of variety; very different.

Example

Diverse industries enhance economic resilience.

多样化的产业增强了经济韧性。

C2 adjective /ˈkɒŋɡruənt/

congruent

全等

Meaning

in agreement or harmony; having the same shape and size in geometry

Example

Their values are congruent with the goals of the organization.

他们的价值观与组织的目标一致。

A1 adjective /bɪɡ/

big

大

Meaning

large in size, extent, or importance

Example

They moved into a big house with plenty of space.

他们搬进了一座大房子，那里有很多空间。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈkwes.tʃən.ə.bl̩/

Unquestionable

无可争议的; 确定的

Meaning

not able to be disputed or doubted; certain and beyond doubt

Example

Her honesty and integrity are unquestionable qualities.

她的诚实和正直是无可争议的品质。

C1 noun, verb /kriːs/

crease

褶皱, 折痕

Meaning

a line or fold produced on paper, cloth, or other material; to make a fold or wrinkle

Example

She ironed the shirt carefully to remove every crease.

她小心地熨烫衬衫，去除每一道褶皱。

C1 noun/adjective /kənˈfɛdərət/

confederate

同盟

Meaning

a person, group, or state joined in an alliance or union; relating to a confederacy

Example

The confederate soldiers fought bravely in the war.

同盟士兵在战争中英勇作战。

A2 noun ˈɡʌvəmənt

government

政府

Meaning

The governing body of a nation, state, or community; the system by which a state or community is governed.

Example

The government rejected the demands.

政府拒绝了这些要求。

C1 adjective /ˈmɜː.sɪ.fəl/

Merciful

仁慈的; 富有同情心的

Meaning

showing compassion or forgiveness; kind and forgiving

Example

The merciful judge gave him a lighter sentence.

仁慈的法官给了他一个较轻的判决。

C2 noun /ˈæl.kə.laɪ ækt/

Alkali Act

碱性法案

Meaning

A British law passed in 1863 to regulate the emission of hydrochloric acid gas from alkali works, representing one of the first pieces of environmental legislation.

Example

The Alkali Act of 1863 was one of the first environmental laws.

1863年的碱性法案是最早的环境法律之一。

C1 verb /brɔɪl/

broil

烤

Meaning

To cook food by direct heat, usually under a grill or over a fire.

Example

She broiled the chicken until it was golden brown.

她把鸡肉烤到金黄色。

C2 noun əˈkjuː.ə.ti

acuity

敏锐度

Meaning

Sharpness or keenness of thought, vision, or hearing.

Example

His intellectual acuity made him a brilliant scientist.

他的智力敏锐度使他成为一位杰出的科学家。

C1 verb /ˈpɒstʃʊleɪt/

postulate

假设

Meaning

to suggest or assume that something is true as the basis for reasoning or discussion

Example

Scientists postulate that life exists on other planets.

科学家假设在其他星球上存在生命。

C2 noun /ˈbrɪk.bæt/

Brickbat

一块砖块；严厉的批评或谴责

Meaning

a piece of brick, especially one used as a missile; harsh criticism or censure

Example

The angry protesters threw brickbats at the building windows.

愤怒的抗议者将砖块扔向建筑物的窗户。

C1 noun njuːˈtræl.ə.ti

neutrality

中立

Meaning

The state of not supporting or helping either side in a conflict, disagreement, etc.; impartiality.

Example

Neutrality fosters trust in decision-making.

中立有助于决策中的信任。

C1 noun /ˈdʒɪŋ.ɡəl/

Jingle

轻微的金属声，通常由金属物体相互碰撞产生；一首短小而吸引人的歌曲

Meaning

a light ringing sound such as that made by metal objects being shaken together; a short catchy song

Example

The jingle of keys could be heard as she walked down the hallway.

当她走过走廊时，钥匙的声音可以听到。

C2 adjective /dʒɪˈdʒuːn/

jejune

幼稚 / 浅薄 / 无趣

Meaning

Naive, simplistic, and superficial; also dull or uninteresting.

Example

The professor dismissed the essay as jejune and lacking depth.

教授把这篇文章视为幼稚且缺乏深度，予以拒绝。

A1 noun /ˈdɪnər/

Dinner

晚餐

Meaning

the main meal of the day, typically eaten in the evening

Example

The family gathered for dinner at 7 PM.

全家在晚上7点聚集在一起吃晚餐。

C1 noun /səˈbraɪəti/

sobriety

清醒

Meaning

the state of being sober; self-restraint and seriousness

Example

He has maintained his sobriety for five years.

他已经保持清醒五年了。

C1 noun /səˈlɪləkwi/

soliloquy

独白

Meaning

a speech in which a character talks to themselves, often used in drama to reveal inner thoughts

Example

Hamlet's soliloquy is one of the most famous passages in Shakespearean drama.

哈姆雷特的独白是莎士比亚戏剧中最著名的段落之一。

C1 noun /ˈkæpɪˌlɛri/

capillary

毛细血管

Meaning

a very thin blood vessel that connects arteries and veins

Example

Oxygen passes from the blood into tissues through capillaries.

氧气通过毛细血管从血液进入组织。

B1 noun /ˌsaʊθˈwɛst/

southwest

西南

Meaning

the direction that is between south and west; a region in that direction

Example

They traveled to the southwest of the country for their vacation.

他们去国家的西南部度假。

C1 adjective /ˈdiːviəs/

devious

狡猾

Meaning

Skillful at using underhanded tactics to achieve goals; not straightforward.

Example

He used a devious plan to gain control of the company.

他使用了一个狡猾的计划来控制公司。

C2 adverb /bɪˈtaɪmz/

betimes

早早

Meaning

early; in good time

Example

She rose betimes to finish her work.

她早起以完成工作。

C2 noun /dɪˈbɔːtʃəri/

debauchery

堕落

Meaning

excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures; corruption or vice

Example

The novel depicts the debauchery of the aristocrats in the city.

这本小说描写了城市中贵族的堕落。

A2 abbreviation (noun/pronoun) /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

sth.

某事

Meaning

abbreviation for 'something'

Example

Can you give me sth. to write with?

你能给我写字的东西吗？

B2 adjective /ˈvaɪəbəl/

viable

可行的, 可操作的

Meaning

Capable of working successfully; feasible.

Example

A viable solution is necessary for long-term success.

一个可行的解决方案对长期成功至关重要。

C2 adjective /ˈleɪ.baɪl/ or /ˈlæb.aɪl/

labile

不稳定的

Meaning

easily altered or unstable; prone to change

Example

Her mood was so labile that it changed several times in an hour.

她的情绪如此不稳定，在一小时内改变了几次。

C1 noun /ˈmjʊr.əl/

Mural

壁画

Meaning

a painting or artwork applied directly on a wall or ceiling

Example

The artist painted a beautiful mural on the school wall.

艺术家在学校的墙上画了一幅美丽的壁画。

B2 adjective /səˈbɜːrbən/

suburban

郊区的

Meaning

relating to or characteristic of a suburb or the people living there

Example

They bought a house in a quiet suburban area.

他们在一个安静的郊区买了一栋房子。

C1 verb /ˈkwɪvər/

quiver

颤抖

Meaning

To tremble or shake with slight but rapid motion.

Example

Her lips began to quiver as she tried not to cry.

她的嘴唇开始颤抖，因为她试图不哭。

C1 noun /ˈiː.zi tʃeər/

Easy-chair

安乐椅

Meaning

a comfortable chair with arms and a back that reclines

Example

He relaxed in his favorite easy-chair after work.

他下班后在他最喜欢的安乐椅上放松。

B2 verb /ˌriːˈbɪld/

rebuild

重建

Meaning

to build something again after it has been damaged or destroyed

Example

The villagers worked together to rebuild the bridge after the flood.

村民们一起努力，在洪水后重建了桥梁。

B2 noun dɪˈstrækʃən

distraction

分心

Meaning

Something that prevents concentration or takes attention away from something else.

Example

Distraction during study time can hinder learning.

学习时的分心可能会阻碍学习。

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。

C1 verb /ɡrʌnt/

grunt

Meaning

to make a low, rough sound, often when exerting effort or expressing annoyance

Example

He grunted as he lifted the heavy box.

C2 adjective /ʌnˈtræməld/

untrammeled

无限自由

Meaning

Not restricted or hampered; free and unrestricted.

Example

She enjoyed untrammeled freedom in her new life abroad.

她在国外的新生活中享受着无限自由。

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。

A2 noun /ʃeɪp/

Shape

形状; 外观

Meaning

the external form or appearance of something; condition or state

Example

The artist drew a perfect circle shape on the canvas.

艺术家在画布上画出了完美的圆形形状。

C1 adjective /ˈtækt.ləs/

tactless

失礼

Meaning

showing a lack of sensitivity in dealing with others

Example

His tactless remark embarrassed everyone at the meeting.

他的失礼评论让会议中的每个人都感到尴尬。

C1 adjective /ˈsʌn.dri/

sundry

杂项

Meaning

Various or miscellaneous.

Example

The shop sells fruits, clothes, and sundry items.

这家店卖水果、衣服和各种商品。

C2 noun /ˈdʒɪb.ər.ɪʃ/

gibberish

胡言乱语

Meaning

Unintelligible or meaningless speech or writing.

Example

He was so nervous that his explanation sounded like gibberish.

他紧张得解释起来像胡言乱语。

C2 noun /ɡlʌt/

glut

供应过剩

Meaning

An excessive supply of something; more than is needed.

Example

There was a glut of cheap smartphones in the market.

市场上有过多的廉价智能手机。

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。

B2 verb /ˈprɒsɪkjuːt/

prosecute

起诉

Meaning

to institute legal proceedings against someone

Example

The lawyer decided to prosecute the case after gathering sufficient evidence.

律师在收集到足够证据后决定起诉此案。

B1 noun /ˈvəʊtə/

voter

选民

Meaning

a person who votes in an election

Example

Voters lined up outside the polling station to cast their ballots.

选民们排队站在投票站外，等待投票。

C1 adjective pərˈnɪʃəs

pernicious

有害的, 毁灭性的

Meaning

Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.

Example

The pernicious effects of smoking are well-documented.

吸烟的有害影响被充分记录。

C1 adjective /freɪl/

frail

脆弱

Meaning

Physically weak and delicate.

Example

The old man was too frail to walk without help.

这位老年人太虚弱，无法在没有帮助的情况下走路。

C2 noun /ˈvaɪsrɔɪ/

viceroy

副总督

Meaning

a ruler exercising authority on behalf of a sovereign in a colony or province

Example

The viceroy governed the colony in the king's name.

副总督以国王的名义治理殖民地。

C2 verb /ˈædjʊˌleɪt/

adulate

过度奉承

Meaning

to praise or flatter excessively

Example

The fans adulated the actor after his performance.

粉丝们在演员的表演后赞美了他。

B2 adjective /ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənt/

insufficient

不足的

Meaning

Not enough; inadequate.

Example

His explanation was insufficient to clear the confusion.

他的解释不足以清除混乱。

B2 verb /ˈæktɪveɪt/

activate

激活

Meaning

to make something start or function

Example

She pressed the button to activate the machine.

她按下按钮以激活机器。

C1 adjective /ˈfiːbl/

feeble

虚弱, 软弱

Meaning

lacking physical strength or vigor; weak

Example

After the illness, she felt too feeble to stand.

生病后，她感到太虚弱无法站立。

C1 noun /ˌdʒiːniˈælədʒi/

genealogy

家谱学

Meaning

The study and tracing of lines of descent or family history.

Example

She spent years researching her family's genealogy.

她花了多年研究她家族的家谱学。

C1 noun dɪˌtɪə.ri.əˈreɪ.ʃən

deterioration

恶化

Meaning

The process of becoming progressively worse; decline in quality, condition, or strength.

Example

Poor maintenance leads to material deterioration.

不良维护导致材料恶化。

B2 noun /ˈmɜːrdərər/

murderer

凶手

Meaning

a person who unlawfully kills another human being with intent

Example

The murderer was caught by the police within hours.

凶手在几个小时内被警方逮捕。

C1 adjective /ˈbaɪtɪŋ/

Biting

咬; 刺骨寒冷; 尖锐的批评

Meaning

extremely cold; sharply critical or harsh

Example

The biting cold made everyone shiver.

刺骨的寒冷让所有人都颤抖了。

C1 noun /ˈkaʊn.tə.nəns/

countenance

面容，表情；支持

Meaning

a person's face or expression; support or approval

Example

Her cheerful countenance brightened the room.

她那愉快的面容照亮了房间。

B2 noun pərˈsɛpʃən

perception

感知，理解

Meaning

The ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses

Example

Our perception of the situation was shaped by our prior experiences.

我们对局势的感知是由我们的先前经验塑造的。

C1 noun, adjective, verb /ʃæm/

sham

虚假

Meaning

something that is not what it appears to be; a false or fake thing; to pretend

Example

The deal turned out to be a sham.

这笔交易被证明是虚假的。

C1 verb /ɪnˈdʒen.dər/

engender

引起

Meaning

To cause or give rise to a feeling, situation, or condition.

Example

The speech engendered hope among the people.

演讲激发了人们的希望。

C1 verb /ˈkæptɪveɪt/

captivate

迷住，吸引

Meaning

to attract and hold the interest of; to charm or fascinate

Example

Her beautiful voice captivated the audience.

她美丽的声音迷住了观众。

B2 noun /ɒpˈtɪʃən/

optician

眼镜师

Meaning

A person who makes or sells glasses and contact lenses.

Example

The optician adjusted my new glasses to fit better.

眼镜师调整了我的新眼镜，以便更好地适应。

C2 adjective /ˌoʊdəˈrɪfərəs/

odoriferous

芬芳的

Meaning

having or giving off a smell, especially a strong or pleasant one

Example

The garden was filled with odoriferous flowers.

花园里充满了芬芳的花朵。

C2 noun, adjective /ˈɡɒsəmər/

gossamer

轻薄物

Meaning

Something light, thin, and delicate, like a fine fabric or cobweb.

Example

The bride's veil was made of delicate gossamer fabric.

新娘的面纱是由精致的高萨梅尔布料做成的。

B1 adjective /kəˈlɛktɪd/

collected

冷静

Meaning

calm and in control of oneself

Example

She remained calm and collected during the crisis.

在危机中，她保持冷静和收拾好自己。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈtʃælɪndʒd/

Unchallenged

无可争议的; 被接受的没有反对; 没有对手

Meaning

not disputed or questioned; accepted without opposition; having no rival

Example

He remained the unchallenged champion for five years.

他五年保持不败的冠军。

A2 noun /ˈbjuː.ti/

Beauty

美丽

Meaning

the quality of being pleasing to look at; attractiveness

Example

The beauty of the sunset took my breath away.

夕阳的美丽让我屏住了呼吸。

C2 noun /ˌprɛsiˈɒsɪti/

preciosity

过度的精致

Meaning

Excessive refinement or affected elegance in language, style, or behavior.

Example

The author's preciosity made the novel difficult to read for some audiences.

作者的过度精致使得这本小说对于一些读者来说很难阅读。

C2 adjective /kənˈkɒmɪtənt/

concomitant

伴随的

Meaning

Naturally accompanying or associated with something.

Example

Increased stress is often concomitant with long working hours.

增加的压力通常与长时间的工作时间并存。

A1 verb /kʌt/

cut

剪

Meaning

to divide or separate with a sharp tool

Example

I cut the paper with scissors.

我用剪刀剪纸。

B1 noun /tʃest/

Chest

胸部; 箱子

Meaning

the front surface of a person's or animal's body between the neck and abdomen; a large strong box

Example

The doctor listened to his chest with a stethoscope.

医生用听诊器听他的胸部。

C1 verb /ˈflaʊndər/

flounder

挣扎

Meaning

To struggle or stagger clumsily; to experience difficulty or confusion.

Example

He floundered in the interview when asked difficult questions.

当被问到困难的问题时，他在面试中挣扎。

B2 phrase teɪk ˈpɜː.sən.əl.i

take personally

把事情看得很个人化

Meaning

To interpret someone's words or actions as a personal attack or criticism.

Example

Don't take it personally, he didn't mean to upset you.

不要太在意，他并没有想要惹你生气。

A1 noun /ɒkˈtoʊbər/

october

十月

Meaning

the tenth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar

Example

The weather becomes cooler in October.

十月天气开始变凉。

C1 adjective /ˈækʃənəbl̩/

actionable

可执行的

Meaning

Able to be acted on or giving sufficient reason for legal action.

Example

The lawyer confirmed that the evidence was actionable in court.

律师确认证据在法庭上是可执行的。

A2 noun /rɪˈfrɪdʒ.ər.eɪ.tər/

Refrigerator

冰箱

Meaning

an appliance for keeping food and drinks cold

Example

Please put the milk in the refrigerator to keep it fresh.

请把牛奶放进冰箱里保持新鲜。

C2 adjective /ˈblaɪðsəm/

blithesome

愉快

Meaning

cheerful, carefree, and full of joy

Example

She entered the room with a blithesome smile that lifted everyone's spirits.

她带着愉快的笑容走进房间，大家的心情都变好了。

B2 adjective ˌiːkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl

ecological

生态的

Meaning

Relating to ecology or the environment.

Example

Deforestation threatens the ecological balance of the planet.

森林砍伐威胁到地球的生态平衡。

C1 noun /ˈsɜːrəɡət/

surrogate

代理人

Meaning

A substitute, especially a person deputizing for another in a specific role or office.

Example

The surrogate mother gave birth to the child after carrying it for nine months.

代孕母亲在怀孕九个月后把孩子生下了。

C2 verb /ɪnˈvaɪərən/

environ

环绕

Meaning

to surround or enclose; to encircle

Example

Mountains environ the small valley.

山脉环绕着小山谷。

C2 noun /ˈhjuːməs/

humus

腐殖土

Meaning

The dark, organic material in soil formed from decayed plants and animals.

Example

The gardener enriched the soil with humus to improve plant growth.

园丁将腐殖土混入土壤中以促进植物生长。

C1 adjective /ˈvæljənt/

Valiant

英勇的; 英雄的

Meaning

showing courage or determination; brave and heroic

Example

The valiant soldier fought bravely to protect his country.

英勇的士兵勇敢地战斗，保护了他的国家。

B2 noun /waɪt ˈpɛpər/

White Pepper

白胡椒

Meaning

a spice made from dried peppercorns with the outer husk removed

Example

She added white pepper to the cream soup for a mild spicy flavor.

她把白胡椒加入奶油汤中，给它增添了温和的辛辣味。

C1 noun /ˈdɛməɡɒɡ/

demagogue

民粹主义者

Meaning

A political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular desires and prejudices rather than by using rational argument.

Example

The crowd was swayed by the fiery speeches of the demagogue.

人群受到了民粹主义者激烈演讲的影响。

B2 noun /strɪp/

Strip

一条长而窄的布、纸、塑料或其他材料带

Meaning

a long narrow piece of cloth, paper, plastic, or other material

Example

She tore a strip of paper from the notebook.

她从笔记本上撕下一条纸带。

B2 adjective /naɪˈiːv/

naive

天真

Meaning

Having a lack of experience or sophistication; overly innocent or trusting.

Example

She was naive to believe the scammer’s story.

她天真地相信了骗子的故事。

A2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈpɪər/

disappear

消失

Meaning

to cease to be visible; to vanish

Example

The magician made the rabbit disappear.

魔术师让兔子消失了。

C2 verb /əˈpraɪz/

apprise

告知

Meaning

to inform or notify someone

Example

The manager will apprise the staff of the new policies.

经理将通知员工新的政策。

B2 verb /əˈrɪdʒɪneɪt/

originate

起源

Meaning

to come into existence; to begin; to create or produce

Example

The tradition originated in ancient times.

这个传统起源于古代。

B2 noun /ˈhænd.fʊl/

Handful

一把; 一小部分或数量; 难以控制的东西

Meaning

a quantity that fills the hand; a small number or amount; something difficult to control

Example

She grabbed a handful of nuts from the bowl before heading out for her walk.

她从碗里抓了一把坚果，然后去散步。

A2 adjective /θɪk/

Thick

厚的; 密的;

Meaning

having a large distance between opposite sides; dense; not thin

Example

The book has thick pages and a heavy cover.

这本书有厚重的页面和沉重的封面。

C2 verb /əˈɡræn.daɪz/

aggrandize

扩大

Meaning

To increase the power, wealth, or importance of a person or entity.

Example

The politician tried to aggrandize himself through exaggerated claims.

政治家试图通过夸张的说法来扩大自己的权力。

B1 noun /ˌɒpəˈreɪʃən/

operation

手术

Meaning

an act or process of functioning or operating

Example

The hospital performed a successful operation.

医院进行了成功的手术。

B2 noun /ˈfaɪbər/

fiber

纤维

Meaning

a thread or filament from which a textile is formed; dietary substance from plants that aids digestion

Example

Fruits and vegetables are high in fiber.

水果和蔬菜富含纤维。

B2 noun ləˈdʒɪs.tɪks

Logistics

物流

Meaning

The detailed coordination of a complex operation involving many people, facilities, or supplies.

Example

Logistics ensures timely delivery.

物流确保及时交货。

B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈteɪk/

undertake

承担

Meaning

to commit to and begin a task or project; to take on responsibility

Example

She decided to undertake a challenging project.

她决定承担一个具有挑战性的项目。

B2 noun, verb /ˈblɒsəm/

blossom

开花

Meaning

a flower or mass of flowers on a tree or plant; to develop or flourish

Example

The small garden began to blossom in spring.

小花园在春天开始开花。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈdefɪnət/

Indefinite

不确定的

Meaning

not clearly defined; uncertain; vague; unlimited in time

Example

The meeting has been postponed for an indefinite period.

会议被推迟到一个不确定的时期。

B1 verb /dɪˈklɛər/

declare

宣布

Meaning

To announce something formally or officially.

Example

The government declared a state of emergency.

政府宣布了紧急状态。

C2 adjective /ˈræfɪʃ/

raffish

不拘一格且稍微不太体面但又很有吸引力

Meaning

unconventional and slightly disreputable but attractive

Example

He had a raffish charm that made him popular in the city.

他有一种迷人的雷菲什魅力，使他在城市里非常受欢迎。

C1 verb /ɪmˈbrɔɪl/

embroil

卷入

Meaning

to involve someone deeply in a conflict, argument, or difficult situation

Example

The politician was embroiled in a major corruption scandal.

政治家卷入了一起重大腐败丑闻。

B2 noun /ˈkaʊ.ərd/

Coward

懦夫

Meaning

a person who lacks the courage to do or endure dangerous or unpleasant things

Example

He called himself a coward for not standing up to the bully.

他自称为懦夫，因为他没有站出来反对恶霸。

C1 verb /ˈwɪð.ər/

wither

枯萎

Meaning

to dry up and die, typically used for plants

Example

The flowers will wither without enough water.

花朵没有足够的水分会枯萎。

C1 noun /ˌkɒn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən/

constellation

星座

Meaning

a group of stars forming a recognizable pattern in the night sky

Example

Orion is one of the most famous constellations.

猎户座是最著名的星座之一。

B2 noun /ˈɑːrkaɪvz/

spot

地点

Meaning

a particular place or position

Example

I found a great spot for a picnic in the park.

我在公园里找到了一个很好的野餐地点。

B2 noun /sɜːˈveɪ.ləns/

surveillance

监控

Meaning

Close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal; continuous watching of a place, person, or situation.

Example

Government agencies conduct surveillance on cyber threats.

政府机构对网络威胁进行监控。

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。

B1 noun məˈdʒɒrəti

majority

多数

Meaning

The greater number; the larger part of something.

Example

The majority demanded their rights.

多数人要求他们的权利。

B2 noun /ˈhaɪdrədʒən/

hydrogen

氢气

Meaning

a colorless, odorless, highly flammable gas that is the lightest and most abundant chemical element in the universe

Example

Hydrogen is used as a clean fuel in many energy systems.

氢气在许多能源系统中作为清洁燃料使用。

C1 adjective /haɪˈdrɔːlɪk/

hydraulic

液压的

Meaning

operated by the pressure of liquid, especially water or oil

Example

The mechanic repaired the hydraulic system of the machine.

机械师修理了机器的液压系统。

B2 adjective /əˈsɪdɪk/

acidic

酸性的

Meaning

containing acid; having a sour taste; sharp or biting in tone

Example

The lemon has an acidic taste that makes your mouth pucker.

柠檬的味道很酸。

C1 noun /ˈtʃɪz.əl/

Chisel

凿子

Meaning

a tool with a sharp flat edge used for cutting or shaping wood, stone, or metal

Example

The carpenter used a chisel to carve the wood.

木匠用凿子雕刻木头。