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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。
B1 adjective /dɪˈlaɪtɪd/

delighted

高兴
Meaning
feeling or showing great pleasure and happiness
Example
She was delighted with the surprise gift.
她对惊喜礼物感到非常高兴。
A1 adjective /bæd/

bad

坏
Meaning
not good; unpleasant, harmful, or of poor quality
Example
The milk smells bad, so don’t drink it.
牛奶闻起来很糟，所以不要喝。
C1 adjective /ˈkɔːrdiəl/

Cordial

亲切的; 真诚的; 热情的
Meaning
warmly friendly; sincere; heartfelt
Example
She gave us a cordial welcome at the front door.
她在门口给了我们热情的欢迎。
C2 noun /ˈkʌstərd ˈæpəl/

Custard Apple

奶油苹果
Meaning
a tropical fruit with sweet creamy white flesh and black seeds
Example
The custard apple has a sweet and creamy texture.
奶油苹果具有甜美和奶油般的口感。
C1 noun /ˈliːʒən/

lesion

损伤
Meaning
An area of damage or abnormal change in the tissue of an organism, often caused by injury or disease.
Example
The doctor examined the skin lesion carefully.
医生仔细检查了皮肤上的损伤。
A1 pronoun /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

something

某事
Meaning
an unspecified or unknown thing
Example
I think something is wrong with my phone.
我觉得我的手机有些问题。
C1 noun /ˈdræm.ə.tɪst/

dramatist

剧作家
Meaning
a person who writes plays
Example
Shakespeare is one of the greatest dramatists in history.
莎士比亚是历史上最伟大的剧作家之一。
B2 verb /ɪˈnɪʃieɪt/

initiate

启动
Meaning
to begin or start; to introduce someone to a new activity
Example
The company will initiate a new training program.
公司将启动一个新的培训项目。
B2 noun /ˈkʌs.tə.mər rɪˈten.ʃən/

Customer Retention

客户保持
Meaning
The ability of a company or product to retain its customers over some specified period.
Example
High customer retention increases business sustainability.
高客户保持率增加了商业可持续性。
C1 adjective /pəˈtɜːrnəl/

paternal

父亲的
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a father.
Example
He took a paternal interest in the boy’s education.
他对男孩的教育表现出父亲般的兴趣。
C1 noun, adjective /ˈkɪndrəd/

kindred

幸福
Meaning
A person's relatives or family; similar in nature or character.
Example
They discovered kindred spirits in each other.
当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
C1 adjective /rɪˈsɛsɪv/

recessive

隐性
Meaning
In genetics, relating to a trait that is expressed only when two copies of the gene are present.
Example
Blue eye color is often a recessive trait.
蓝色眼睛的颜色通常是隐性特征。
B2 noun /ɪˈliːt/ or /eɪˈliːt/

elite

精英
Meaning
A select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities.
Example
Only the elite were invited to the exclusive event.
只有精英才被邀请参加独家活动。
B2 verb /poʊk/

poke

戳
Meaning
to push or prod with a finger or pointed object
Example
Don't poke me with your finger.
不要用手指戳我。
B2 adverb /ˈsɒftli/

softly

轻声或平静地
Meaning
in a gentle or quiet way.
Example
She spoke softly so as not to wake the baby.
她轻声说话以免吵醒宝宝。
A1 noun /mɪlk/

Milk

牛奶
Meaning
a white liquid produced by cows, goats, or other mammals, used as food
Example
Children need to drink milk for strong bones.
孩子们需要喝牛奶来增强骨骼的强度。
C1 adjective /səˈdɪs.tɪk/

sadistic

施虐狂
Meaning
Deriving pleasure from inflicting pain or suffering on others.
Example
The villain had a sadistic smile while hurting his enemies.
恶棍在伤害敌人时露出了施虐狂的笑容。
C2 verb /ˌɪntərˈmɪt/

intermit

中断
Meaning
To suspend or stop for a time; to pause intermittently.
Example
The rain would intermit and then start again.
雨会暂停然后再开始。
B2 noun /raɪˈnɒs.ər.əs/

Rhinoceros

犀牛
Meaning
a large, heavy animal with thick skin and one or two horns on its nose
Example
The rhinoceros charged through the grassland.
犀牛冲过草原。
C1 verb /əˈpɛnd/

append

附加
Meaning
to add something as an attachment or supplement, usually at the end of a document or list
Example
She decided to append a note to the end of the report.
她决定在报告的末尾添加一条注释。
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 /ˈskeɪ.li/

Scaly

鳞片状的
Meaning
covered with scales; having a rough surface like scales
Example
The fish has scaly skin.
那条鱼有鳞片的皮肤。
B2 adjective /ˌmiː.diˈiː.vəl/

medieval

中世纪的
Meaning
Relating to the Middle Ages, the period in European history from about the 5th to the 15th century.
Example
The castle is a famous medieval monument.
这座城堡是一个著名的中世纪纪念碑。
C1 noun /ˈmoʊ.tər ˈlɔː.ri/

Motor lorry

摩托卡车
Meaning
a large motor vehicle used for transporting goods; truck
Example
The motor lorry delivered fresh vegetables to the market.
这辆摩托卡车将新鲜蔬菜送到市场。
C1 adjective /frəˈnɛtɪk/

frenetic

狂乱的
Meaning
Fast and energetic in a wild or uncontrolled way.
Example
The stock market experienced frenetic trading after the announcement.
公告后股市经历了狂乱的交易。
C1 noun/verb /rɪˈpoʊz/

repose

休息
Meaning
a state of rest, sleep, or tranquility; to rest or lie in a peaceful position
Example
After the long journey, she sought repose in the quiet garden.
长途旅行后，她在安静的花园里寻求休息。
C2 noun /ˈsɪɡnət/

cygnet

天鹅幼崽
Meaning
a young swan
Example
The cygnet swam closely behind its mother.
小天鹅在母亲后面游泳。
C2 noun /ˈeɪʒən swɒmp iːl/

Asian swamp eel

亚洲沼泽鳗
Meaning
a snake-like freshwater fish that can survive in muddy waters and is considered a delicacy in South Asian cuisine
Example
Asian swamp eel can breathe air and survive in shallow muddy waters.
亚洲沼泽鳗能呼吸空气并在浑浊的浅水中生存。
B1 adjective /ˌʌnbɪˈliːvəbəl/

Unbelievable

难以置信
Meaning
impossible to believe; extremely surprising or remarkable
Example
The magician's performance was absolutely unbelievable.
魔术师的表演简直令人难以置信。
C2 noun /ɪˈlɛk.trə.taɪp/

electrotype

电铸版
Meaning
A duplicate printing plate made by electroplating a mold of the original.
Example
The printer used an electrotype to produce multiple copies of the page.
打印机使用了电铸版来制作页面的多个副本。
B2 noun fəˈtiːɡ

fatigue

疲劳
Meaning
Physical or mental exhaustion due to prolonged exertion or mental stress
Example
Lack of sleep leads to extreme fatigue.
缺乏睡眠会导致极度疲劳。
C2 verb, noun /ˈkweɪvər/

quaver

颤抖
Meaning
To shake or tremble in speaking, typically through nervousness or emotion.
Example
Her voice quavered as she spoke before the crowd.
她的声音在讲话时颤抖，尤其是在人群面前。
C1 noun/verb ˈpɪv.ət

pivot

战略转变，中心，过程改变
Meaning
A significant change in business strategy or direction.
Example
The company decided to pivot its business strategy.
公司决定调整其商业策略。
B2 noun /ˈkʊriər/

courier

快递员
Meaning
a person or company that delivers messages, packages, or mail
Example
The courier delivered the documents on time.
快递员准时交付了文件。
B2 verb /əˈsaɪn/

assign

分配
Meaning
to give someone a task, duty, or responsibility
Example
The manager will assign tasks to the new employees.
经理将给新员工分配任务。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdʌldʒənt/

indulgent

宽容的
Meaning
Having a tendency to be overly generous or lenient with someone.
Example
The indulgent mother allowed her child to stay up late.
宽容的母亲让孩子晚点才睡。
A1 adjective /bɔːrd/

bored

无聊的
Meaning
feeling weary or uninterested because of lack of activity or excitement
Example
She felt bored during the long meeting.
她在漫长的会议中感到很无聊。
B2 adjective /əˈdʒeɪsənt/

Adjacent

邻近的
Meaning
পার্শ্ববর্তী; সংলগ্ন; নিকটবর্তী;
Example
The hotel is adjacent to the shopping mall.
酒店与购物中心相邻。
B2 adjective /ˈʃɔːrt ˌsaɪtɪd/

Short-sighted

近视; 短期视野
Meaning
lacking foresight or consideration for the future; myopic
Example
His short-sighted decision to quit school early affected his career prospects.
他短视的决定早早离开学校影响了他的职业前景。
B1 noun /ˈfæktər/

factor

因素
Meaning
A circumstance, fact, or influence that contributes to a result.
Example
Weather is an important factor in crop production.
天气是作物生产中的一个重要因素。
B2 verb /spɛər/

spare

额外给予 / 节省
Meaning
To give something that one has extra of; to refrain from harming or killing.
Example
Could you spare me a few minutes of your time?
你能给我一些你的时间吗？
B2 noun /ˈtrɔːmə/

trauma

创伤
Meaning
a deeply distressing or disturbing experience; physical injury or emotional shock
Example
The accident left her with lasting emotional trauma.
事故给她留下了持久的情感创伤。
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。
C1 verb /ɪˈnɔːɡjʊreɪt/

inaugurate

Meaning
To formally begin or introduce something, especially with a ceremony.
Example
The mayor will inaugurate the new bridge tomorrow.
B2 verb /ˈɪr.ɪ.teɪt/

irritate

刺激
Meaning
To make someone annoyed or angry; to cause discomfort or inflammation.
Example
Rubbing your eyes can irritate them.
摩擦眼睛可能会刺激它们。
B1 noun/adjective /ˈstændɪŋ/

standing

地位 / 声誉
Meaning
status, reputation, or position; also the act of being upright on the feet
Example
He has high standing in the community for his charity work.
由于他的慈善工作，他在社区中有很高的声誉。
C2 noun /ˈbɔːl.səm ˈæp.əl/

Balsam apple

苦瓜
Meaning
a bitter gourd vegetable with a bumpy green skin, also known as bitter melon
Example
Balsam apple is cooked with spices to reduce its bitter taste.
苦瓜用香料烹饪，以减少其苦味。
B2 adjective /ˈvoʊkəl/

vocal

直言不讳
Meaning
expressing opinions or feelings freely and loudly; relating to the voice
Example
She was very vocal about her dissatisfaction.
她对自己的不满非常直言不讳。
B1 noun /ˌmoʊtɪˈveɪʃən/

motivation

动机
Meaning
the reason or drive for acting or behaving in a particular way
Example
She lost her motivation to continue the project.
她失去了继续项目的动机。
B2 noun /diːp ˈkʌlər/

Deep colour

深色
Meaning
a rich, intense, or dark shade of any color
Example
The artist used deep colours to create a dramatic effect.
艺术家使用深色调来创造戏剧性的效果。
B2 adjective /ˈsɜːrkjələr/

circular

圆形的
Meaning
shaped like a circle; round in form
Example
The kids sat in a circular arrangement around the campfire.
孩子们围坐在篝火旁，形成圆形的布局。
B2 noun /ˈtɛlɪˌskoʊp/

telescope

望远镜
Meaning
An optical instrument used to make distant objects appear closer and larger by collecting and focusing light.
Example
The astronomer used a telescope to observe the distant planets.
天文学家使用望远镜观察遥远的行星。
C2 verb /əˈkɒst/

accost

突然接近并与某人交谈
Meaning
to approach and speak to someone boldly or aggressively
Example
The reporter was accosted by protesters outside the courthouse.
记者在法院外被抗议者突然围住。
B2 verb /plʌndʒ/

plunge

迅速跳入或潜水；突然下降
Meaning
to jump or dive quickly; to fall sharply
Example
She plunged into the swimming pool.
她跳进了游泳池。
C1 verb /dɪˈfɔːrm/

deform

变形
Meaning
to change the shape or form of something, especially in a way that makes it ugly or damaged; to distort
Example
The intense heat began to deform the plastic container.
高温开始使塑料容器变形。
C1 adjective /rɪˈpliːt/

replete

充满
Meaning
Filled or well-supplied with something; abundantly full.
Example
The book is replete with fascinating historical details.
这本书充满了迷人的历史细节。
A2 noun /ˈtrævələr/

traveller

旅行者
Meaning
A person who is on a journey or frequently travels to different places.
Example
The traveller set out early in the morning to explore new lands.
旅行者一大早出发去探索新的土地。
C1 noun /ˌdʒerənˈtɑːlədʒi/

gerontology

老年学
Meaning
The scientific study of old age and the process of aging.
Example
She chose to specialize in gerontology after completing medical school.
她在完成医学课程后决定专攻老年学。
C2 noun /ˈbɛlˌwɛðər/

bellwether

趋势引领者
Meaning
A person or thing that leads or indicates a trend.
Example
The company is seen as a bellwether of the technology industry.
该公司被视为科技行业的趋势引领者。
C1 adverb /ɔːˈtɒnəməsli/

autonomously

自动地
Meaning
In an independent or self-governing manner.
Example
The robot can operate autonomously without human intervention.
机器人可以在没有人工干预的情况下自动工作。
C1 adjective /ˌmiːtiˈɔːrɪk/

meteoric

与流星相关; 非常迅速且通常是暂时的。
Meaning
Relating to meteors; very rapid and often temporary.
Example
The singer’s meteoric rise to fame surprised everyone.
这位歌手的流星般的成名之路让每个人都感到惊讶。
C1 verb /druːp/

droop

下垂
Meaning
to bend or hang downward; to become weak or tired
Example
The flowers began to droop in the heat.
花朵在热量下开始下垂。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌbɛər/

forebear

祖先
Meaning
An ancestor, especially one who lived a long time ago.
Example
He often speaks of his forebears with great respect.
他常常带着极大的敬意谈论他的祖先。
C1 noun /lʌmp/

Lump

块; 团; 块状物
Meaning
a compact mass of a substance, especially one without a definite or regular shape
Example
She found a lump of sugar in the bowl.
她在碗里发现了一块糖。
C1 adjective, noun /rɪˈsiːvəbl/

receivable

应收款项
Meaning
Money that is owed to a company and is expected to be paid.
Example
The company's receivables increased significantly this quarter.
公司的应收账款在本季度大幅增加。
C1 noun/verb /kroʊˈʃeɪ/

crochet

Meaning
Needlework made by interlocking loops of thread with a hooked needle; the act of making such items.
Example
She learned how to crochet a scarf for winter.
C1 verb /drɛntʃ/

drench

浸湿
Meaning
to make someone or something completely wet
Example
The sudden rain drenched the players on the field.
突如其来的大雨让场上的球员全部湿透。
B2 adjective haɪˈdʒiː.nɪk

hygienic

卫生的
Meaning
Conducive to maintaining health and preventing disease, especially by being clean.
Example
Maintaining hygienic conditions in hospitals is crucial.
在医院保持卫生条件至关重要。
C2 noun /ˈprɒm.ən.tɔːr.i/

promontory

海角
Meaning
A high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water.
Example
The lighthouse stood on a promontory overlooking the sea.
灯塔矗立在俯瞰大海的海角上。
C1 adjective /ˈædʒɪteɪtɪd/

Agitated

激动的; 焦虑的; 不安的; 以负面方式兴奋
Meaning
disturbed; anxious; restless; excited in a negative way
Example
He became agitated when he heard the bad news.
当他听到坏消息时，他变得激动。
B2 noun /ˈʒɑːn.rə/

genre

类型
Meaning
a style or category of art, music, or literature
Example
Romance is her favorite genre of movies.
浪漫是她最喜欢的电影类型。
C1 adjective ˌɪm.pəˈsɛp.tɪ.bəl

imperceptible

无法察觉的
Meaning
So subtle or gradual that it is difficult to notice or perceive
Example
The changes in his behavior were imperceptible at first.
他行为中的变化一开始几乎是无法察觉的。
B2 noun /ˈrerəti/

Rarity

稀有的状态; 不常见或稀缺的东西
Meaning
the state of being rare; something that is uncommon or scarce
Example
The antique vase was a rarity worth thousands of dollars.
古董花瓶是一种稀有物品，价值数千美元。
B1 noun /ˈænəlɪst/

analyst

分析师
Meaning
a person who studies or examines something carefully to understand it or make decisions
Example
The financial analyst predicted a rise in the stock market.
金融分析师预测股票市场上涨。
C1 noun /ˈtʃæplɪn/

chaplain

牧师
Meaning
A member of the clergy attached to a private chapel, institution, hospital, or military unit.
Example
The army chaplain offered prayers before the battle.
军队牧师在战斗前提供了祷告。
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。
C1 adjective /ˌhɒməˈdʒiːniəs/

homogeneous

同质的，一致的
Meaning
Of the same kind; alike.
Example
The team was not homogeneous in their skills.
该团队在他们的技能上不是同质的。
B1 noun /ˌkjʊr.iˈɑs.ɪ.ti/

Curiosity

好奇心; 不寻常或有趣的物品或事实
Meaning
a strong desire to know or learn something; an unusual or interesting object or fact
Example
Her curiosity about different cultures led her to travel around the world.
她对不同文化的好奇心促使她环游世界。
C1 noun /pləˈsiːboʊ/

placebo

安慰剂
Meaning
a substance with no therapeutic effect, used as a control in testing new drugs
Example
The patient was given a placebo to compare the effect of the real drug.
患者被给了一个安慰剂，以比较真实药物的效果。
C1 adjective /əˈbɪzməl/

abysmal

极其糟糕 / 可怕
Meaning
extremely bad or appalling
Example
The team's performance was abysmal.
团队的表现非常糟糕。
B1 noun /ˈtʃɛərmən/

chairman

幸福
Meaning
the leader or head of a meeting, committee, or organization
Example
The chairman opened the meeting with a short speech.
当她获得奖项时，她无法隐藏自己的幸福。
B1 adjective ˈʃɔːrt.tɜːrm

short-term

短期的
Meaning
Occurring over or involving a relatively short period of time.
Example
Investing in stocks can yield short-term profits.
投资股票可以带来短期收益。
B1 noun /seɪlz/

sales

Meaning
activities related to selling products or services
Example
The company saw a significant increase in sales during the holiday season.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɒŋɡruənt/

incongruent

不一致的
Meaning
Not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects.
Example
His casual outfit looked incongruent at the formal dinner.
他穿的休闲装在正式晚宴上显得不一致。
B2 noun /ˈæl.oʊ ˈvɪər.ə/

Aloe Vera

芦荟
Meaning
a succulent plant with thick fleshy leaves and medicinal properties; produces tubular flowers
Example
The aloe vera plant blooms with orange or yellow tubular flowers.
芦荟植物开着橙色或黄色的管状花。
C1 noun /ˈskeɪ.biːz/

Scabies

疥疮
Meaning
a contagious skin disease caused by mites that causes intense itching
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with scabies after examining the rash.
医生在检查了皮疹后诊断他为疥疮。
C1 noun /ˈliːdʒən/

legion

一大群人，特别是士兵；大量
Meaning
a large group of people, especially soldiers; a great number
Example
The Roman army was divided into legions.
罗马军队被划分为军团。
B2 noun /ɪmˈpɒlɪtnəs/

impoliteness

不礼貌
Meaning
lack of good manners or courtesy; rude behavior
Example
His impoliteness towards the guests shocked everyone.
他对客人的不礼貌让所有人都感到震惊。
C1 noun /təˈnæs.ə.ti/

tenacity

坚韧
Meaning
Determination, persistence, and the quality of not giving up
Example
His tenacity in solving problems led to his success.
他在解决问题时的坚韧让他取得了成功。
B2 verb /kənˈfaɪd/

confide

Meaning
To tell someone about a secret or private matter while trusting them not to repeat it.
Example
He confided his worries to his best friend.
C1 verb /dɪsˈhɑːrtn/

dishearten

使灰心
Meaning
to cause someone to lose determination or confidence; to discourage
Example
The constant rejection letters began to dishearten the young writer.
不断的拒绝信开始使年轻的作家感到气馁。
B1 noun /swɒn/

Swan

天鹅
Meaning
a large waterbird with a long curved neck and usually white plumage
Example
The elegant swan glided silently across the water.
那只优雅的天鹅静静地滑过水面。
B2 adjective /ˈɒp.ʃən.əl/

Optional

可选的
Meaning
not compulsory; left to choice
Example
Wearing a tie is optional for this event.
穿领带是这个活动的可选项。
C2 noun /ˌbræɡəˈdoʊʃioʊ/

braggadocio

吹嘘行为
Meaning
boastful or arrogant behavior; empty boasting
Example
His endless braggadocio annoyed everyone at the party.
他无休止的吹嘘行为让派对上的每个人都感到厌烦。
B2 noun /ˈmaɪnə(r)/

miner

矿工
Meaning
a person who works in a mine, extracting minerals or other resources
Example
The miner worked in the coal mine for many years.
矿工在煤矿工作了很多年。
B1 verb /kənˈɡrætʃʊleɪt/

congratulate

祝贺
Meaning
to praise someone for an achievement or for a special occasion
Example
I want to congratulate you on your promotion.
我想祝贺你晋升。
C1 noun /ˈɑːnkɔːr/

encore

安可
Meaning
An additional performance demanded by an audience at the end of a show.
Example
The band returned to the stage for an encore.
乐队返回舞台进行安可表演。
C1 noun kəˈmɑːnd ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi

command economy

计划经济
Meaning
An economic system where economic activities are controlled by the government.
Example
In a command economy, the government controls production and prices.
在计划经济中，政府控制生产和价格。
C1 adjective /ɪˈmoʊbəl/

immobile

无法移动
Meaning
unable to move or be moved
Example
After the accident, he was immobile for weeks.
事故发生后，他几周都无法移动。
C1 verb /ɪˈmɔːrtəlaɪz/

immortalize

永生
Meaning
to preserve the memory of someone or something forever
Example
The statue was built to immortalize the hero’s sacrifice.
这座雕像是为了让英雄的牺牲永生化。
A2 noun /klɔːθ/

Cloth

布料
Meaning
woven or felted fabric made from wool, cotton, or a similar fiber
Example
The tailor cut the cloth into precise pieces.
裁缝把布料剪成精确的片段。
C1 adjective /ˌɪntərˈtʃeɪndʒəbl/

interchangeable

可互换的
Meaning
able to be exchanged with each other without difference or loss of function
Example
These machine parts are interchangeable, so they can be replaced easily.
这些机器部件是可互换的，所以它们可以轻松地被替换。
B2 noun /ʌnˈkɒnʃəsnəs/

unconsciousness

无意识
Meaning
the state of being unaware of and unable to respond to one's surroundings
Example
After the accident, he was in a state of unconsciousness for several hours.
事故后，他昏迷了几个小时。
C2 noun /pɪˈlɑːf/

Pillaw

皮拉夫
Meaning
a dish of rice cooked in seasoned broth, often with meat and vegetables
Example
We enjoyed a delicious chicken pillaw for dinner.
我们享用了美味的鸡肉皮拉夫作为晚餐。
B2 noun /kənˈsɛnt/

consent

同意
Meaning
permission for something to happen or agreement to do something
Example
She gave her consent before the operation.
她在手术前给了她的同意。
C1 noun /ˌtes.tɪˈmoʊ.ni.əl/

Testimonial

推荐信
Meaning
a formal statement testifying to someone's character and qualifications
Example
The professor wrote a glowing testimonial for her former student.
教授为她的前学生写了一个出色的推荐信。
C2 noun /leɪð/

lathe

车床
Meaning
A machine for shaping wood, metal, or other material by rotating it against a cutting tool.
Example
The carpenter used a lathe to shape the wooden bowl.
木匠使用车床来塑形木碗。
C1 noun /ˈwiː.vər bɜːd/

Weaver bird

织布鸟
Meaning
a small bird that builds elaborate woven nests from grass and twigs
Example
The weaver bird skillfully constructs its intricate nest.
织布鸟巧妙地建造它复杂的巢穴
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。
C1 verb /skrɔːl/

scrawl

匆忙地写
Meaning
to write or draw something quickly and carelessly, making it hard to read
Example
He scrawled his signature at the bottom of the page.
他在页面底部匆忙签上了自己的名字。
C1 verb /ˈlɛdʒɪsˌleɪt/

legislate

立法
Meaning
to make or enact laws
Example
The government plans to legislate new safety standards.
政府计划制定新的安全标准。
C1 noun ˈiːkəʊˌsɪstəm ˈsɜːvɪsɪz

ecosystem services

生态系统服务
Meaning
The benefits people obtain from ecosystems.
Example
Forests provide valuable ecosystem services, such as purifying air and water.
森林提供有价值的生态系统服务，如空气和水的净化。
A1 adjective /ˈiːzi/

easy

简单
Meaning
not difficult; requiring little effort
Example
The exam was surprisingly easy.
考试出乎意料的简单。
C2 adjective /ˌpɑːrsɪˈmoʊniəs/

parsimonious

吝啬
Meaning
unwilling to spend money or use resources; stingy
Example
The company was too parsimonious to invest in better equipment.
公司太吝啬，无法投资更好的设备。
C2 verb /ˌsɜːrkəmˈnævɪɡeɪt/

circumnavigate

环绕地球
Meaning
to travel all the way around something, especially the earth
Example
Magellan was the first to circumnavigate the globe.
麦哲伦是第一个环绕地球航行的人。
B2 noun /veɪl/

Veil

面纱; 罩子; 新娘面纱;
Meaning
a piece of fine material worn to protect or conceal the face; something that conceals or disguises
Example
The bride wore a beautiful white veil during the ceremony.
新娘在仪式上戴着一条美丽的白色面纱。
C1 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈspɛktɪv/

Irrespective

无论如何; 不考虑
Meaning
without taking something into account; regardless of
Example
All students will be treated equally, irrespective of their background.
所有学生都会平等对待，无论他们的背景如何。
C2 noun /ˈpɑr.bəl/

Parbal

尖瓜
Meaning
A green vegetable also known as pointed gourd, commonly used in South Asian cuisine
Example
Mother prepared parbal curry with fish.
母亲做了带鱼的尖瓜咖喱。
C1 noun/adjective/verb /bʌf/

buff

影迷 / 打磨
Meaning
A fan or enthusiast; also to polish or shine something.
Example
He is a movie buff who watches films every weekend.
他是一个电影迷，每个周末都看电影。
C1 verb, noun /ˈɡrɪməs/

grimace

鬼脸
Meaning
to make an ugly, twisted expression on one's face, usually in disgust or pain
Example
He grimaced when he tasted the sour fruit.
他品尝到酸果实时做了一个鬼脸。