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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。
C1 noun ˈhɛroʊˌɪzəm

heroism

英雄主义
Meaning
Great bravery; the qualities or attributes of a hero.
Example
The heroism of freedom fighters inspires the nation.
自由斗士的英雄主义激励着国家。
C1 adjective /rɪˈɡrɛtfəl/

regretful

遗憾的
Meaning
feeling or showing sadness or disappointment about something that has happened or been done
Example
She gave him a regretful smile as she turned away.
她转身时给了他一个遗憾的微笑。
A2 noun /sprɪŋ/

spring

春天
Meaning
the season between winter and summer when plants begin to grow
Example
Flowers bloom in the spring.
春天花开。
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 adjective /kəmˈpæʃənət/

Compassionate

有同情心的; 富有同情心的
Meaning
feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others who are suffering
Example
The compassionate nurse took extra time to comfort the worried patients.
富有同情心的护士花时间安慰忧虑的病人。
B2 noun ˈfreɪm.wɜːks

frameworks

框架
Meaning
A basic structure underlying a system, concept, or text; an essential supporting structure.
Example
Frameworks define the basis of systems.
框架定义了系统的基础。
C1 noun /liːtʃ/

Leech

水蛭
Meaning
an aquatic or terrestrial annelid worm with suckers at both ends; metaphorically, a person who extorts profit from others
Example
The leech attached itself to his leg while swimming.
水蛭在他游泳时附着在他的腿上。
C1 adjective /ˈnɒm.ɪ.nəl/

Nominal

名义上的; 非常小
Meaning
very small in size or amount; existing in name only
Example
He paid only a nominal fee for the membership since he was a student.
他只支付了名义上的会员费，因为他是学生。
B1 noun /məˈkænɪk/

mechanic

机械师
Meaning
a person who repairs and maintains machines or vehicles
Example
The mechanic fixed the engine in less than an hour.
机械师在不到一个小时的时间内修好了引擎。
B2 adjective /ˌhaɪ ˈtɛk/

high-tech

高科技
Meaning
using or involving advanced technology.
Example
The company produces high-tech medical devices.
该公司生产高科技医疗设备。
C1 noun /pɜːrl drɒp/

Pearl drop

珍珠滴
Meaning
a single pearl used as jewelry, often in earrings or pendants
Example
The elegant pearl drop earrings complemented her outfit perfectly.
那对优雅的珍珠滴耳环与她的服装完美搭配。
A2 noun /ˈkɒlɪdʒ/

college

大学
Meaning
An educational institution where students study for degrees or professional qualifications.
Example
She hopes to attend college in the city next year.
她希望明年能在城市的大学就读。
B2 adjective /ˈmɒdɪst/

modest

Meaning
Having or showing a humble estimate of one’s importance; simple and not extravagant.
Example
She lives in a modest house in the countryside.
C2 adjective /ˈæmbjələˌtɔːri/

ambulatory

门诊病人
Meaning
Relating to or able to walk; relating to outpatient medical care.
Example
The patient is ambulatory and does not require bed rest.
病人是门诊患者，不需要卧床休息。
B1 adjective /ʌnˈplɛz.ənt/

Unpleasant

令人不悦的
Meaning
not giving or causing pleasure; disagreeable
Example
The medicine had an unpleasant taste.
药物有一种令人不悦的味道。
B2 noun /ˌbɛnɪˈfɪʃəri/

beneficiary

受益人
Meaning
a person who receives something, especially money or property, from a will or insurance policy
Example
She is the sole beneficiary of her father’s estate.
她是她父亲遗产的唯一受益人。
B2 adjective /ɪˈmens/

Immense

巨大的; 庞大的; 无限大的
Meaning
extremely large or great; huge
Example
The immense mountain range stretched across the horizon.
那座巨大的山脉横跨了地平线。
C2 noun /ˈbɑːr.kəˌroʊl/

barcarole

巴尔卡罗尔
Meaning
a traditional Venetian boat song, often in 6/8 time
Example
The orchestra played a beautiful barcarole that reminded me of Venice.
乐团演奏了一首美丽的巴尔卡罗尔，令我想起了威尼斯。
B1 noun /biːst/

Beast

野兽
Meaning
a large or dangerous animal; a cruel or unpleasant person
Example
The lion is a fierce beast of the jungle.
狮子是丛林中凶猛的野兽。
C2 noun /dɪˈsweɪʒən/

dissuasion

劝阻
Meaning
The act of persuading someone not to take a course of action.
Example
Her dissuasion prevented him from making a bad investment.
她的劝阻阻止了他做一个糟糕的投资。
B2 noun /ˈkɒmpɪtəns/

competence

能力
Meaning
the ability to do something successfully or efficiently
Example
Her competence as a manager impressed the board.
作为经理，她的能力给董事会留下了深刻印象。
C2 verb /əˈkuːtər/

accouter

装备
Meaning
to equip or outfit, typically with military or ceremonial attire
Example
The soldiers were accoutered in full battle gear.
士兵们穿戴着全套战斗装备。
B2 noun məˈmɔːriəl

memorial

纪念碑
Meaning
A structure or building made to remind people of a person or event.
Example
Thousands gather at the National Memorial.
成千上万的人聚集在国家纪念碑前。
B2 noun/verb /skræp/

scrap

碎片 / 丢弃
Meaning
A small piece of something; to discard or get rid of something.
Example
He used a scrap of paper to jot down the number.
他用一小片纸写下了那个号码。
C2 noun /fɪntʃ/

finch

雀鸟（小型歌唱鸟）
Meaning
a small songbird with a short, stout bill
Example
A colorful finch perched on the branch singing sweetly.
一只五彩斑斓的雀鸟栖息在树枝上，甜美地唱着歌。
C2 noun /ˈɛksplətɪv/

expletive

脏话
Meaning
a word or phrase used as an exclamation, often offensive or profane
Example
He shouted an expletive when he dropped the hammer on his foot.
当他把锤子掉到脚上时，他喊出了一个脏话。
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。
B2 verb /ˈtɪkəl/

Tickle

挠痒
Meaning
to touch someone lightly to make them laugh; to amuse or please
Example
The feather tickles when it touches your skin.
羽毛触碰到你的皮肤时会发痒。
C2 noun /ˈdʒɛntaɪl/

gentile

外邦人
Meaning
A person who is not Jewish
Example
The synagogue welcomed both Jews and Gentiles.
犹太会堂欢迎犹太人和外邦人。
A2 noun /fəˈtɒɡrəfi/

photography

摄影
Meaning
the art or practice of taking and processing photographs
Example
She studied photography in college.
她在大学里学习了摄影。
C2 adjective /ˈnʌpʃəl/

nuptial

婚礼的
Meaning
Relating to marriage or weddings.
Example
The couple prepared for their nuptial ceremony with great joy.
这对夫妇满怀喜悦地准备他们的婚礼仪式。
C2 noun /ˈdɒɡərəl/

doggerel

低俗诗句
Meaning
Comic or irregular verse, often poorly constructed and lacking in artistic quality.
Example
The poet’s work was dismissed as mere doggerel by the critics.
诗人的作品被评论家视为单纯的低俗诗句。
C2 noun /maɪˈkrɑː.skə.pi/

microscopy

显微镜学
Meaning
The use of a microscope to observe small objects or organisms.
Example
Microscopy revealed the structure of the cells.
显微镜学揭示了细胞的结构。
B2 adjective /rɪˈspek.tə.bəl/

Respectable

体面
Meaning
worthy of respect; having good reputation; decent
Example
He comes from a respectable family in the community.
他来自社区一个体面的家庭。
C2 adjective /ˈɔːrnəri/

ornery

脾气暴躁的
Meaning
bad-tempered and combative; stubborn
Example
The ornery old man refused to leave his chair.
那个脾气暴躁的老头拒绝离开他的椅子。
B2 verb /ˈɡæmbəl/

gamble

赌博
Meaning
to bet money on games of chance; to take a risky action
Example
He decided to gamble his savings on the stock market.
他决定将自己的积蓄投入股市。
B2 adjective /ˈpʌz.lɪŋ/

Puzzling

令人困惑的
Meaning
confusing; perplexing;
Example
The scientist found the results puzzling.
科学家发现的结果令人困惑。
B1 preposition /rɪˈɡɑrdɪŋ/

regarding

关于
Meaning
concerning or relating to
Example
The decision regarding the meeting will be made tomorrow.
关于会议的决定将在明天做出。
C1 adjective /ɪˌlɪzəˈbiːθən/

elizabethan

伊丽莎白时代
Meaning
Relating to the reign of Queen Elizabeth I of England (1558–1603), especially the style of that period.
Example
Shakespeare wrote many of his plays during the Elizabethan era.
莎士比亚在伊丽莎白时代写了许多剧作。
B2 noun /ˈsɛnsəs/

census

人口普查
Meaning
An official count or survey of a population, typically recording various details of individuals.
Example
The government conducted a census to update demographic data.
政府进行了人口普查，以更新人口统计数据。
C1 adjective /ˌjuːnɪˈlætərəl/

Unilateral

单方面
Meaning
one-sided; involving only one party
Example
The country made a unilateral decision to withdraw from the treaty.
这个国家做出了单方面的决定，退出了条约。
C1 noun /ˈkætərækt/

cataract

白内障 / 瀑布
Meaning
A medical condition causing clouding of the eye's lens; also a large waterfall.
Example
The old man suffered from cataracts in both eyes.
那位老年人双眼都患有白内障。
C2 adverb /ˌɪnəzˈmʌtʃ/

inasmuch

鉴于
Meaning
To the extent that; considering that.
Example
Inasmuch as you are their teacher, you should guide them carefully.
鉴于你是他们的老师，你应该小心地指导他们。
C1 verb /plʌm/

plumb

测量深度或仔细检查
Meaning
to measure the depth of water or examine closely
Example
They used a line to plumb the depth of the lake.
他们用一条线来测量湖的深度。
C2 adjective /ˈfuːlˌhɑːrdi/

foolhardy

轻率的
Meaning
Recklessly bold or rash; taking foolish risks.
Example
It was foolhardy of him to climb the mountain without proper gear.
他在没有适当装备的情况下攀登山峰，真是轻率的行为。
B1 noun /dɪˈstrʌk.ʃən/

Destruction

破坏; 毁灭;
Meaning
the action or process of causing damage to something so that it no longer exists
Example
The earthquake caused widespread destruction throughout the entire city.
地震在整个城市造成了广泛的破坏。
C1 adjective ˈflʌd proʊn

flood-prone

易受洪水影响
Meaning
Susceptible to flooding; likely to experience floods frequently.
Example
Bangladesh is a flood-prone deltaic nation.
孟加拉国是一个容易发生洪水的三角洲国家。
A2 noun /sneɪk/

Snake

蛇
Meaning
a long, legless reptile that moves by sliding along the ground
Example
The snake slithered through the grass quietly.
蛇悄悄地穿过草地。
C2 noun /ˌjuːzɜːrˈpeɪʃən/

usurpation

篡夺
Meaning
The act of taking someone's power or property illegally or by force.
Example
The general's usurpation of the presidency led to political unrest.
将军对总统职位的篡夺导致了政治动荡。
B2 adjective /ˈfʌsi/

fussy

挑剔
Meaning
hard to please; very concerned with details
Example
The child is very fussy about what she eats.
这个孩子对她吃的东西非常挑剔。
C2 noun /ˈpoʊ.ə.si/

poesy

诗意
Meaning
poetry; the art or composition of poems
Example
The anthology was filled with romantic poesy.
这本选集充满了浪漫的诗意。
B2 adjective /ˈhelp.ləs/

Helpless

无助的; 虚弱的; 易受伤的
Meaning
unable to defend oneself or act without help; powerless; vulnerable
Example
The child felt helpless when lost in the crowded market.
当孩子在拥挤的市场中迷路时，他感到无助。
B1 noun /dɪˈmænd/

Demand

需求；消费者对商品或服务的需求
Meaning
an urgent request; the desire of consumers for goods or services
Example
The demand for organic food has increased significantly in recent years.
近年来，有机食品的需求显著增加。
A2 noun /ˈlɔːndri/

laundry

幸福
Meaning
clothes or linens that need to be washed or have been washed
Example
She folded the clean laundry neatly.
当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
B1 noun /ˈklaɪ.mət/

climate

气候
Meaning
The weather conditions prevailing in an area in general.
Example
Climate change impacts all regions globally.
气候变化影响全球所有地区。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈlɪmɪtɪd/

unlimited

无限
Meaning
without any limits or restrictions
Example
The internet plan offers unlimited data for the whole month.
该互联网计划提供整个一个月的无限数据。
B1 adjective /əˈlaɪk/

Alike

相似; 以相同的方式
Meaning
similar in appearance or nature; in the same way
Example
The two sisters look very much alike.
这两个姐妹看起来非常相似。
C1 verb /dɪˈfeɪs/

deface

毁坏
Meaning
to spoil the surface or appearance of something, especially by writing or drawing on it
Example
The vandals defaced the wall with graffiti.
那些恶棍用涂鸦毁坏了墙面。
C1 verb /ˌriːˈkæl.ɪ.breɪt/

recalibrate

重新校准, 重新调整
Meaning
To calibrate again or differently; to adjust or correct something based on new information or changed circumstances.
Example
The company had to recalibrate its strategies to adapt to the market.
公司必须重新校准其策略以适应市场。
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpæsɪbəl/

impassible

不可忍受的
Meaning
Incapable of suffering or feeling pain (used mainly in theological or philosophical contexts).
Example
Some philosophers argue that God is impassible and cannot experience human emotions.
一些哲学家认为上帝是不可忍受的，无法体验人类的情感。
C2 adjective /ˌser.ɪˈməʊ.ni.əs/

ceremonious

正式和有礼貌
Meaning
marked by formality, politeness, or strict observance of customs
Example
He gave her a ceremonious bow before entering the hall.
他在进入大厅之前，给了她一个正式的鞠躬。
C2 adjective /ˈfraɪəbl/

friable

脆弱
Meaning
Easily crumbled or reduced to powder.
Example
The old brick wall was friable and broke apart at a touch.
那堵老砖墙是脆弱的，轻轻一碰就破裂了。
B2 noun ট্রপিক্যাল রিজিওনস

tropical regions

热带地区
Meaning
Areas of the Earth near the equator characterized by warm temperatures.
Example
Bangladesh is located in tropical regions.
孟加拉国位于热带地区。
B2 adjective /suːˈpɪə.ri.ər/

Superior

卓越; 优于平均水平
Meaning
higher in rank, quality, or importance; better than average
Example
This product is superior to all others in the market.
该产品在市场上优于所有其他产品。
C1 noun /mælˈpræktɪs/

Malpractice

医疗过失
Meaning
Improper, illegal, or negligent professional behavior
Example
The surgeon was sued for malpractice after the failed operation.
外科医生在手术失败后因医疗过失被起诉。
C1 noun ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk ˈseɪvɪŋz

systematic savings

系统化储蓄
Meaning
A structured and organized approach to regularly saving money according to a planned schedule
Example
Systematic savings can mitigate financial crises in old age.
系统化储蓄可以减轻老年时期的财务危机。
B1 noun /tɛkˈniːk/

technique

技巧
Meaning
A particular way of carrying out a task, especially with skill.
Example
She learned a new breathing technique in yoga class.
她在瑜伽课上学会了一种新的呼吸技巧。
C2 verb /ˈbleɪzən/

blazon

展示
Meaning
to display prominently or vividly
Example
The slogan was blazoned across the banner in bold letters.
该标语用粗体字显示在横幅上。
C2 adjective /əˈsɪdjʊləs/

acidulous

略带酸味或尖锐
Meaning
slightly sour or sharp in taste or manner
Example
The critic wrote an acidulous review of the movie.
评论家写了一篇尖锐的电影评论。
A1 verb /peɪ/

pay

支付
Meaning
to give money in exchange for goods or services
Example
I need to pay my bills on time.
我需要按时支付我的账单。
C1 noun ˌflʌk.tʃuˈeɪ.ʃən

fluctuation

波动
Meaning
An irregular rising and falling in number or amount; a variation.
Example
The stock market experiences frequent fluctuation.
股市经常经历波动。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈkrɛdjələs/

incredulous

Meaning
unwilling or unable to believe something
Example
He gave her an incredulous look when she claimed she could fly.
B2 noun /læp/

Lap

膝上
Meaning
the flat area between the waist and knees of a seated person; one circuit of a track or course
Example
The cat curled up comfortably in her lap while she read her book.
猫舒适地蜷缩在她的膝上，读着她的书。
C2 noun /ˌpliːnɪpəˈtɛnʃəri/

plenipotentiary

全权代表
Meaning
a person invested with full power to act on behalf of another, especially in diplomacy
Example
The ambassador was a plenipotentiary sent to negotiate the treaty.
大使是被派往谈判条约的全权代表。
C1 noun, verb, adjective /ˈæɡ.rɪ.ɡət/ (noun/adjective), /ˈæɡ.rɪ.ɡeɪt/ (verb)

aggregate

聚合, 总体
Meaning
A whole formed by combining several elements; to combine into a total.
Example
The data was aggregated to provide a clearer picture of the market.
数据已被聚合，以提供市场的更清晰图像。
C2 verb /bɪˈkɑːm/

becalm

平静
Meaning
to make calm or still; to deprive a sailing vessel of wind
Example
The captain tried to becalm the anxious crew.
船长试图安抚焦虑的船员。
B2 noun /ˈkɒpə/

copper

铜
Meaning
a reddish-brown metal used for electrical wiring, coins, and more
Example
Copper is a good conductor of electricity.
铜是良好的电力导体。
A2 noun /ɪmˈplɔɪər/

employer

雇主
Meaning
A person or organization that hires and pays people to work.
Example
The employer promised better benefits to attract skilled workers.
雇主承诺提供更好的福利，以吸引技术工人。
B2 verb /ˈskroʊlɪŋ/

scrolling

滚动
Meaning
Moving through content on a screen by sliding up or down.
Example
Scrolling through feeds wastes a lot of time.
在信息流中滚动浪费了很多时间。
C1 noun /ˈkɑːrkəs/

carcass

动物尸体
Meaning
the dead body of an animal, especially after being slaughtered
Example
Vultures fed on the carcass left in the field.
秃鹰在田野中啄食尸体。
B2 adjective /mjuːt/

Mute

哑的; 无法说话的; 没有声音
Meaning
silent; unable to speak; without sound
Example
He remained mute during the entire meeting.
他在整个会议期间保持沉默。
C2 noun /ˌpærəˈnɔɪæk/

paranoiac

偏执的人
Meaning
A person who suffers from paranoia or exhibits extreme, irrational distrust and suspicion.
Example
The paranoiac refused to leave his house, fearing everyone was against him.
这个偏执的人拒绝离开家，因为他害怕每个人都反对他。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈsʌlid/

unsullied

无暇
Meaning
not spoiled or made impure; perfectly clean or pure
Example
His reputation remained unsullied despite the accusations.
尽管有指控，他的声誉仍然无暇。
B1 noun /ˈkriːtʃər/

creature

生物
Meaning
A living being, especially an animal.
Example
The forest is full of strange creatures.
森林里充满了奇怪的生物。
C1 verb /ɪnˈθrɔːl/

enthrall

迷住
Meaning
to captivate or hold someone’s attention completely
Example
The magician’s tricks enthralled the children.
魔术师的技巧让孩子们着迷。
A1 noun /ˈfriː taɪm/

free time

空闲时间
Meaning
time when a person is not working or occupied and can do activities they enjoy
Example
She likes to read books in her free time.
她喜欢在空闲时间读书。
C2 noun /məˈræs/

morass

复杂局面
Meaning
A complicated or confused situation; a swampy or boggy ground.
Example
The project got stuck in a bureaucratic morass.
项目陷入了官僚主义的困境。
C1 verb /ˌmɪsˈriːd/

misread

误读
Meaning
to read something incorrectly or interpret wrongly
Example
He misread the instructions and built the shelf incorrectly.
他误读了指示，结果错误地建造了架子。
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。
C2 adjective /ɪˈræsɪbl/

irascible

易怒的
Meaning
Easily angered; quick-tempered.
Example
His irascible nature often got him into trouble.
他易怒的性格常常使他陷入麻烦。
C1 noun, adjective /ˌpəʊstˈmɔːtəm/

postmortem

尸体解剖
Meaning
An examination of a dead body to determine the cause of death.
Example
The doctor carried out a postmortem on the body.
医生对尸体进行了尸体解剖。
B1 noun, adjective /ˈkrɪmɪnəl/

criminal

罪犯
Meaning
A person who has committed a crime; relating to crime
Example
The police arrested a dangerous criminal last night.
警方昨晚逮捕了一个危险的罪犯。
C1 adjective ʌnˈpær.ə.leld

Unparalleled

无与伦比
Meaning
Having no equal; unmatched, peerless, and supreme in quality or achievement.
Example
The unparalleled beauty of the Taj Mahal amazes visitors.
泰姬陵无与伦比的美丽使游客惊叹。
A2 adjective /ˈnɔː.məl/

Normal

正常; 典型; 符合标准; 健康
Meaning
usual; typical; conforming to a standard; healthy
Example
It's normal to feel nervous before an important exam.
在重要的考试前感到紧张是正常的。
C2 verb /ˈpɛtɪˌfɒɡ/

pettifog

争论琐碎的事情
Meaning
to argue or quibble over trivial matters; to engage in petty, dishonest practices
Example
The lawyer was accused of trying to pettifog instead of addressing the real issue.
律师被指控试图争论琐碎的事情，而不是解决真正的问题。
C2 verb /ɛnˈfrænˌtʃaɪz/

enfranchise

幸福
Meaning
To grant the right to vote or other rights of citizenship.
Example
The new law enfranchised thousands of people.
当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
C1 verb /ˈreɪdieɪt/

radiate

辐射
Meaning
to emit energy or light; to spread out from a center
Example
The fireplace radiates warmth throughout the room.
壁炉向整个房间辐射热量。
B2 noun ˈtɒksɪk ˈɡæsɪz

toxic gases

有毒气体
Meaning
Poisonous or harmful gases that can cause illness or death
Example
Toxic gases from industries contribute to air pollution.
来自工业的有毒气体导致空气污染。
B2 adjective /ˈvʌl.nər.ə.bəl/

vulnerable

脆弱
Meaning
susceptible to physical or emotional harm
Example
Children are often the most vulnerable in times of crisis.
孩子们在危机时刻常常是最脆弱的。
C2 adjective /ˈvoʊlənt/

volant

会飞的
Meaning
able to fly or moving swiftly
Example
The volant bird soared gracefully across the sky.
那只会飞的鸟优雅地飞翔在天空中。
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。
C1 adjective /ˌhɛtərəˈʤiːniəs/

heterogeneous

异质的
Meaning
consisting of different kinds or diverse elements
Example
The classroom was filled with a heterogeneous group of students.
教室里充满了一个异质的学生群体。
B1 adjective /ˈprɪn.sə.pəl/

Principal

主要的; 首要的; 最重要的; 首席
Meaning
main; primary; most important; chief
Example
The principal reason for the meeting was to discuss the budget.
会议的主要原因是讨论预算。
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。
A2 noun /ˈæk.tər/

Actor

演员
Meaning
a person whose profession is acting on the stage, in movies, or on television
Example
The famous actor won an award for his performance in the new movie.
那位著名的演员凭借在新电影中的表现赢得了奖项。
B1 noun /ˈriː.dʒən/

Region

地区; 区域; 地带
Meaning
a particular area or part of a country or the world
Example
This region is famous for its wine production.
这个地区因其葡萄酒生产而闻名。
A2 noun /ɡlʌvz/

Gloves

手套
Meaning
coverings for the hands with separate parts for each finger
Example
She wore warm gloves to protect her hands from the cold.
她戴上温暖的手套，保护双手免受寒冷。
B1 noun, verb /ˈlaɪsəns/

license

许可证 / 许可
Meaning
A legal permission to do something (noun); to grant such permission (verb).
Example
You must have a driving license to operate a car legally.
您必须拥有驾驶执照才能合法开车。
C2 noun /ɪnˈvɛktɪv/

invective

侮辱性语言
Meaning
Insulting, abusive, or highly critical language.
Example
The politician’s speech was filled with invective against his opponents.
政治家的演讲充满了对对手的侮辱性语言。
B2 adjective /əˈdɪktɪd/

addicted

上瘾的
Meaning
Being unable to stop engaging in a particular activity or consuming a particular substance.
Example
Many people are addicted to social media.
许多人上瘾于社交媒体。
C1 noun /ˈnep.ə.tɪz.əm/

Nepotism

裙带关系
Meaning
the practice of favoring relatives or friends in business or politics
Example
The company was accused of nepotism in its hiring practices.
该公司在招聘过程中被指控存在内坡蒂主义。
B2 adjective /ˌkɒn.fɪˈden.ʃəl/

Confidential

机密; 私人; 应保持秘密的
Meaning
secret; private; intended to be kept secret
Example
Please keep this information confidential.
请保持这些信息的机密性。
B1 adjective ˈkʌltʃərəl

cultural

文化的
Meaning
Relating to the arts and to intellectual achievements.
Example
Schools organize cultural programs to honor Victory Day.
学校组织文化活动来纪念胜利日。
C2 noun /dɪˈpɔːrtmənt/

deportment

举止
Meaning
A person's behavior or manners, especially in a formal situation.
Example
Her deportment during the ceremony impressed everyone.
她在仪式中的举止给大家留下了深刻印象。
C2 noun /laɪər/

lyre

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

disgorge

呕吐, 排放
Meaning
to discharge or pour out; to vomit; to give up reluctantly
Example
The broken pipe disgorged water all over the floor.
破损的管道把水排放到整个地板上。
C1 noun /ˈhɑː.stɪdʒ/

Hostage

人质
Meaning
a person seized or held as security for the fulfillment of a condition; captive
Example
The police negotiated carefully to secure the release of all hostages unharmed.
警方小心谈判，确保所有人质无伤释放。
B2 verb /ʌnˈfəʊld/

unfold

展开或打开
Meaning
to open or spread out something that was folded; to gradually reveal or develop
Example
She unfolded the letter carefully.
她小心地展开了信件。
C2 noun /ˈmɒnəˌsɪləbəl/

monosyllable

单音节词
Meaning
A word consisting of only one syllable.
Example
Words like 'yes' and 'no' are monosyllables.
'是'和'不'这类词是单音节词。
B2 noun /ˈpɒlən/

pollen

花粉
Meaning
fine powder produced by flowers, used in fertilization
Example
Bees collect pollen from flowers to make honey.
蜜蜂从花朵中收集花粉来制作蜂蜜。