A1 noun /ˈhoʊmwɜːrk/

homework

家庭作业

Meaning

schoolwork that a student does at home

Example

I need to finish my math homework before dinner.

我需要在晚餐前完成我的数学家庭作业。

C2 verb /əˈbɛt/

abet

Meaning

to encourage or assist someone to commit a crime or wrongdoing

Example

He was accused of abetting the criminals in their escape.

C2 adjective /bɪˈnɪɡnənt/

benignant

仁慈的, 善良的

Meaning

Kindly and benevolent in nature.

Example

The teacher’s benignant attitude made the students feel comfortable.

老师的仁慈态度让学生感到舒适。

A2 noun /sɔːs/

Sauce

酱

Meaning

a liquid or semi-liquid substance served with food to add moisture and flavor

Example

She added tomato sauce to her pasta.

她在她的意大利面上加了番茄酱。

C2 noun /niˈɒlədʒi/

neology

使用新词或研究其起源

Meaning

The use of new words or the study of their origin.

Example

The professor specialized in neology, studying the creation of modern slang.

教授专注于新词学，研究现代俚语的创造。

C1 noun ˌpraɪ.vɪ.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

privatization

私有化

Meaning

The transfer of a business, industry, or service from public to private ownership and control.

Example

The privatization of state-owned companies increased efficiency.

国有企业的私有化提高了效率。

C2 adjective /əˈθɜːrst/

athirst

渴望, 渴求

Meaning

Very eager or desirous for something.

Example

The explorer was athirst for adventure.

探险家渴望冒险。

A2 noun /frɒɡ/

Frog

青蛙

Meaning

a small amphibian animal that lives both in water and on land

Example

The frog jumped from the lily pad into the pond.

青蛙从睡莲叶上跳进池塘。

B2 noun /əˈroʊmə/

aroma

香味

Meaning

A pleasant, distinctive smell.

Example

The aroma of freshly baked bread filled the kitchen.

新鲜烤制的面包的香味弥漫在厨房里。

C1 noun /ˈtʌrɪt/

turret

一个较大塔楼或建筑物顶部的小塔

Meaning

A small tower on top of a larger tower or building, often used in castles or fortifications.

Example

The castle was guarded by soldiers stationed in the turret.

城堡由驻守在塔楼中的士兵守卫。

B1 noun /pɑrˈtɪs.ə.pənt/

Participant

参与者

Meaning

a person who takes part in something; someone who participates in an activity or event

Example

Every participant in the marathon received a medal.

每个马拉松参与者都收到了奖牌。

B2 noun ˈsʌbˌaɪtəlz

subtitles

字幕

Meaning

Captions displayed at the bottom of a movie or television screen that translate or transcribe the dialogue or narrative.

Example

Use subtitles for better understanding.

使用字幕以更好地理解。

B1 noun /ˌmɪl.jəˈneər/

Millionaire

百万富翁

Meaning

A person whose wealth equals or exceeds one million units of currency

Example

He became a millionaire through smart investments and hard work.

他通过聪明的投资和努力工作成为了百万富翁。

C1 noun ˌdɪs.ɪnˈfek.ʃən

disinfection

消毒

Meaning

The process of destroying harmful microorganisms to prevent infection.

Example

Kitchen appliances require frequent disinfection.

厨房电器需要频繁消毒。

C2 noun /ˈkɒn.tjʊ.mə.si/

contumacy

不服从, 固执

Meaning

stubborn refusal to obey authority

Example

His contumacy led to his suspension from the council.

他的不服从导致他被从委员会中停职。

C1 verb /ˈsaɪdˌstɛp/

sidestep

回避

Meaning

To avoid something by stepping aside; to evade a problem or question indirectly.

Example

The politician tried to sidestep the difficult question.

那位政治家试图回避那个棘手的问题。

C1 verb ˈhɪndər

hinder

阻碍

Meaning

To obstruct or delay the progress of something

Example

Excessive rain hinders vegetable growth.

过多的雨水阻碍了蔬菜的生长。

C1 verb /ˈæk.lɪ.meɪt/

acclimate

适应

Meaning

To adapt or become accustomed to a new environment or situation

Example

It takes time to acclimate to a new climate.

适应新气候需要时间。

C1 adjective /ˈkoʊvərt/

covert

秘密

Meaning

hidden, secret, or not openly acknowledged

Example

The spy conducted a covert operation behind enemy lines.

间谍在敌人的线背后进行了一项秘密行动。

C1 adjective /ˈskɪtɪʃ/

skittish

紧张的

Meaning

easily frightened or nervous; unpredictable

Example

The horse was too skittish to ride.

那匹马太紧张，无法骑乘。

B1 adjective /ˈrel.ə.vənt/

Relevant

antitoxin

抗毒素

Meaning

A substance that neutralizes a specific toxin in the body.

Example

The doctor administered an antitoxin to counter the snake venom.

医生注射了抗毒素来中和蛇毒。

B1 verb /dɪˈfaɪn/

define

定义

Meaning

to explain the meaning of a word, phrase, or concept clearly

Example

The teacher asked the student to define the word 'democracy'.

老师要求学生定义'民主'一词。

C2 adjective /dɪˈluːsəri/

delusory

虚幻的

Meaning

Based on illusion; not real.

Example

He was filled with delusory hopes of becoming famous overnight.

他充满了不切实际的希望，认为自己一夜成名。

C1 adjective /əˈpriː.ʃə.bəl/

Appreciable

可察觉的; 显著的; 在数量上可观的

Meaning

noticeable; significant; considerable in amount

Example

There was an appreciable improvement in his test scores.

他的考试成绩有了可察觉的改善。

C2 adjective /ˈmʌski/

musky

麝香味的

Meaning

having a strong, sweet, earthy smell like musk

Example

The perfume had a musky fragrance.

香水有一种麝香味。

C1 noun /ˌkɒnfləˈɡreɪʃən/

conflagration

大规模毁灭性火灾

Meaning

A large, destructive fire that destroys a great deal of land or property.

Example

The forest was devastated by a massive conflagration that lasted for days.

这片森林被一场持续了几天的大火摧毁。

B2 adjective /ˈbraʊn.ɪʃ/

Brownish

棕色的

Meaning

having a color somewhat like brown; tending toward brown

Example

The old paper had a brownish tint from age.

那张旧纸因岁月的缘故带有棕色的色调。

C2 noun /əˈreɪ.bi.ən ˈdʒæz.mɪn/

Arabian Jasmine

阿拉伯茉莉

Meaning

A fragrant white flower native to South and Southeast Asia, commonly used in perfumes and religious ceremonies

Example

The Arabian jasmine filled the garden with its sweet fragrance.

阿拉伯茉莉花用它的甜美香气充满了花园。

C1 noun /ɡaɪz/

guise

伪装

Meaning

An external form, appearance, or manner of presentation, often hiding the true nature

Example

He approached in the guise of a friend.

他以朋友的伪装接近。

B2 noun /ˈɡaɪd.laɪn/

guideline

指导方针

Meaning

a rule, instruction, or principle that provides direction

Example

The company issued new guidelines for employee safety.

公司发布了新的员工安全指导方针。

C1 noun esˈθet.ɪks

aesthetics

美学

Meaning

A set of principles concerned with the nature and appreciation of beauty, especially in art and design.

Example

Interior design focuses on aesthetics and functionality.

室内设计专注于美学和功能性。

C1 noun /ˌspɒn.təˈneɪ.ɪ.ti/

spontaneity

自发性

Meaning

The quality of being spontaneous; natural and unplanned behavior.

Example

His spontaneity makes him a great conversationalist.

他的自发性使他成为一个很棒的对话者。

C2 verb /ˈpʌkər/

pucker

Meaning

to tighten or contract into small folds or wrinkles

Example

She puckered her lips before kissing the child.

C2 noun /əbˈdʌktər/

abductor

绑架者

Meaning

a person who kidnaps or forcibly takes someone away

Example

The police arrested the abductor after a nationwide search.

警方在长时间搜查后逮捕了绑架者。

C1 noun /ˈtem.pɚ.əns/

temperance

节制

Meaning

Moderation in action, thought, or feeling; restraint.

Example

Temperance is essential for a balanced life.

节制对保持平衡的生活至关重要。

C2 noun /ˌdɛprɪˈdeɪʃən/

depredation

掠夺

Meaning

An act of attacking or plundering; damage caused by such acts.

Example

The villagers feared the depredation of wild animals at night.

村民们害怕夜间野生动物的掠夺。

C1 noun/verb /rɪˈproʊtʃ/

reproach

指责 / 批评

Meaning

An expression of disapproval or disappointment; to criticize someone for doing wrong.

Example

She reproached him for arriving late to the meeting.

她因迟到而责备了他。

B2 adjective /ˈprɛdʒədɪst/

prejudiced

偏见的

Meaning

having or showing a dislike or bias against a person or group without proper reason

Example

He was prejudiced against people from other regions.

他对来自其他地区的人有偏见。

C2 noun /ɪmˈbroʊlioʊ/

imbroglio

混乱

Meaning

An extremely confused, complicated, or embarrassing situation.

Example

The political imbroglio lasted for months without resolution.

政治上的混乱持续了几个月，没有得到解决。

C1 noun /ˈtɪrəni/

tyranny

暴政

Meaning

Cruel and oppressive government or rule by a tyrant.

Example

The people revolted against the tyranny of their ruler.

人民反抗他们统治者的暴政。

C1 verb /ɪˈmænsɪpeɪt/

emancipate

解放

Meaning

to set someone free from legal, social, or political restrictions; to liberate from slavery or oppression

Example

The law was designed to emancipate slaves and grant them full citizenship.

这项法律旨在解放奴隶并授予他们完整的公民身份。

B2 noun /ˈtɜːrbən/

Turban

头巾

Meaning

a head covering made by wrapping a long piece of cloth around the head

Example

The Sikh man wore a colorful turban.

那位锡克教徒戴着一顶彩色的头巾。

C2 noun /ˈfuːləri/

foolery

愚蠢

Meaning

Silly or foolish behavior or actions.

Example

His constant foolery made the meeting hard to take seriously.

他不断的愚蠢让会议变得难以认真对待。

C1 noun /ɔːˈtɒkrəsi/

autocracy

独裁

Meaning

A system of government in which one person has absolute power.

Example

The country suffered under decades of autocracy.

该国在几十年的专制下受苦。

C1 verb /fɔrˈstɔl/

forestall

提前预防

Meaning

to prevent by acting in advance; to anticipate and counter

Example

They forestalled the crisis by taking immediate action.

他们通过立即行动避免了危机。

B1 verb /kənˈtɪnjuɪŋ/

continuing

继续

Meaning

to keep doing something without stopping

Example

They are continuing their journey despite the rain.

尽管下雨，他们仍在继续他们的旅程。

B1 noun /dʒʌdʒ/

Judge

法官; 裁判

Meaning

a public official appointed to decide cases in a law court; a person who decides the results of a competition

Example

The judge carefully reviewed all the evidence before making a decision.

法官在做出决定之前仔细审查了所有证据。

B1 noun /blæk ˈber.i/

Black berry

黑莓

Meaning

a small dark purple or black fruit that grows on bushes

Example

We picked fresh blackberries from the garden for our pie.

我们从花园里摘取了新鲜的黑莓做我们的派。

B2 verb /ˈæləkeɪt/

allocate

分配

Meaning

to distribute or assign resources, duties, or responsibilities for a specific purpose

Example

The manager allocated funds for the new project.

经理已为新项目分配资金。

C1 adjective /ˈnɔɪz.ləs/

Noiseless

无声的; 完全安静的

Meaning

making no sound; completely silent

Example

She moved through the house in noiseless steps so as not to wake the baby.

她走过房子，步伐无声，以免吵醒宝宝。

C1 noun /dɪˈmaɪz/

demise

死亡 / 结束

Meaning

Death or end of something, especially the end of an institution or system.

Example

The sudden demise of the company shocked investors.

公司突如其来的倒闭震惊了投资者。

C2 noun /ˈɛnsaɪn/

ensign

旗帜

Meaning

A flag or standard, especially a military or naval one indicating nationality; also a junior officer in the navy or coast guard.

Example

The ship raised its national ensign before leaving the harbor.

这艘船在离开港口之前升起了它的国旗。

C2 noun /ˈɪɡ.nəˌmɪn.i/

ignominy

耻辱

Meaning

Public shame, disgrace, or dishonor.

Example

He lived the rest of his life in ignominy after the scandal.

他在丑闻后余生都活在耻辱中。

C1 verb /kənˈdəʊn/

condone

宽容

Meaning

To accept or allow behavior that is morally wrong or offensive.

Example

The manager refused to condone harassment in the workplace.

经理拒绝在工作场所宽容骚扰。

B2 adjective /ɪˈkwɪv.ə.lənt/

Equivalent

等价的; 相等的

Meaning

equal in value, amount, function, or meaning; having the same effect or result

Example

This amount is equivalent to ten dollars.

这个金额等于十美元。

C1 verb /kənˈfaʊnd/

confound

Meaning

to confuse or surprise someone, often by acting against their expectations

Example

The magician's trick seemed to confound the entire audience.

C2 adjective /ɪnˈtræn.sɪ.dʒənt/

intransigent

固执的, 不妥协的, 不肯改变的

Meaning

Unwilling or refusing to change one's views or to agree about something.

Example

His intransigent stance delayed the agreement.

他顽固不化的立场延误了协议。

C2 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈstɛnsəbl/

inextensible

不可伸展的

Meaning

Not capable of being stretched or extended.

Example

This rope is made of an inextensible material.

这根绳子是由不可伸展的材料制成的。

C2 adjective /ˈpɛkəbl/

peccable

有罪的

Meaning

liable to sin or error; capable of doing wrong

Example

Humans are peccable, but they strive for goodness.

人类是有罪的，但他们努力向善。

C1 verb /ˌæprɪˈhɛnd/

apprehend

逮捕

Meaning

to arrest or seize someone; to understand or perceive something

Example

The police managed to apprehend the thief after a long chase.

警察在一场长时间的追逐后成功逮捕了小偷。

A1 noun /ruːm/

room

房间

Meaning

A space within a building enclosed by walls, floor, and ceiling

Example

She decorated her room with bright colors.

她用明亮的颜色装饰了她的房间。

C2 noun /ˈtɜːrnkoʊt/

turncoat

叛徒

Meaning

a person who switches allegiance, often betraying a cause or group

Example

He was branded a turncoat after joining the rival political party.

在加入对立的政党后，他被贴上了叛徒的标签。

C1 noun /stɑːr ˈæn.ɪs/

Star Anise

八角星

Meaning

star-shaped spice pod with a licorice-like flavor used in cooking

Example

She added star anise to the soup for aromatic flavor.

她在汤里加入了八角星，增添了香气。

C1 adjective /prəˈsiːdʒərəl/

procedural

程序性的

Meaning

Relating to an established or official way of doing something; concerned with procedure.

Example

The committee followed the procedural rules strictly.

委员会严格遵循程序规则。

C2 noun /ˌær.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

arability

可耕性

Meaning

The quality of land being suitable for growing crops.

Example

The arability of land depends on soil quality and water availability.

土地的可耕性取决于土壤质量和水源的可用性。

C1 noun /ˈkɪŋ.fɪʃ.ər/

King-Fisher

翠鸟

Meaning

a small bird with bright blue and orange feathers that catches fish by diving into water

Example

The colorful kingfisher dove into the pond to catch a fish.

五彩斑斓的翠鸟潜入池塘抓鱼。

A2 adjective /ˈbroʊkən/

Broken

破损的; 损坏的; 断裂的

Meaning

damaged; not working; fractured

Example

The broken window needs to be replaced immediately.

破损的窗户需要立即更换。

C2 verb /ɪmˈbɪtər/

embitter

使愤怒

Meaning

To make someone resentful or angry; to cause bitterness.

Example

The unfair treatment embittered the employees.

不公平的待遇使员工感到愤怒。

C2 adjective /ˌnɒnpəˈreɪl/

nonpareil

无与伦比

Meaning

Having no equal; unrivaled or matchless.

Example

Her beauty was considered nonpareil in the region.

她的美貌在该地区被认为是无与伦比的。

C1 verb /stoʊk/

stoke

Meaning

To add fuel to a fire; to encourage or increase a strong feeling or activity.

Example

The politician’s speech stoked anger among the crowd.

B2 noun /dɛk/

deck

甲板 / 平台

Meaning

A flat surface or platform, often on a ship or building.

Example

We enjoyed the sunset from the upper deck of the ferry.

我们从渡船的上层甲板上欣赏日落。

B1 adjective /ɪkˈspɛktɪd/

expected

预期的

Meaning

Regarded as likely to happen; anticipated or predicted.

Example

The unemployment rate is expected to decline further.

预计失业率将进一步下降。

C1 noun /ˈɒf.sprɪŋ/

offspring

后代

Meaning

a person's child or children; an animal's young

Example

The bird carefully fed its offspring.

那只鸟小心地喂养了它的后代。

A2 noun /saɪt/

sight

视力

Meaning

the ability to see or something that is seen

Example

The sight of the sunset took her breath away.

日落的景象让她屏住了呼吸。

C2 verb /bɪˈdɛk/

bedeck

装饰

Meaning

to decorate or adorn something in a showy way

Example

The hall was bedecked with flowers for the wedding.

大厅为婚礼装饰了花卉。

C1 noun /ˌkʌl də ˈsæk/

cul de sac

死胡同

Meaning

A street or passage closed at one end; a dead end.

Example

They bought a house at the end of a quiet cul de sac.

他们在一个安静的死胡同的尽头买了一栋房子。

C1 noun /krɪpt/

crypt

墓室

Meaning

an underground chamber, especially one beneath a church, used as a burial place

Example

The tourists explored the ancient crypt beneath the cathedral.

游客们探索了大教堂下的古老地下室。

C1 noun ˌfiː.zəˈbɪl.ə.ti

feasibility

可行性

Meaning

The state or degree of being easily or conveniently done; possibility.

Example

The company conducted a feasibility study before launching the project.

公司在启动项目之前进行了可行性研究。

A1 verb /rɪˈmembə/

remember

记得

Meaning

to bring a past event back into one's mind; to keep in memory

Example

I remember my first day at school.

我记得我在学校的第一天。

A1 noun /pɑːrt/

part

部分

Meaning

a piece or segment of something

Example

She gave me a part of her chocolate.

她给了我她巧克力的一部分。

C1 noun rɪˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃən

regeneration

再生

Meaning

Renewal, growth and development of cells, tissues or energy

Example

Proper rest allows muscle regeneration after exercise.

适当的休息有助于运动后的肌肉再生。

B2 adjective /ˈruːθ.ləs/

Ruthless

无情的; 残忍的; 毫无怜悯的

Meaning

showing no pity or compassion; cruel; merciless

Example

The ruthless dictator showed no mercy to his enemies.

那个冷酷的独裁者对他的敌人毫不留情。

A2 noun /ˈpɒkɪt/

pocket

Meaning

a small, enclosed space in clothing for carrying items

Example

He put his phone in his pocket.

B2 noun /ˈæɡ.ə.ni/

Agony

极度的身体或精神痛苦；剧烈的疼痛

Meaning

extreme physical or mental suffering; intense pain

Example

He was in agony after the accident.

事故后他痛苦不堪。

C1 adjective /ˌfɪl.hɑːrˈmɒn.ɪk/

philharmonic

与交响乐团有关

Meaning

relating to a symphony orchestra or its music

Example

The philharmonic orchestra performed a stunning rendition of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony.

爱乐乐团演绎了贝多芬第九交响曲的精彩版本。

B2 verb /θɔː/

thaw

融化

Meaning

to melt or cause to melt after being frozen

Example

The ice began to thaw in the sun.

冰开始在阳光下融化。

C1 noun /niːʃ/

Niche

市场细分, 专门领域, 目标市场

Meaning

A specialized segment of the market for a particular kind of product or service.

Example

Finding the right niche is key to a successful business.

找到正确的细分市场是成功经营的关键。

C1 verb ɪˈnɔː.ɡjə.reɪ.tɪd

inaugurated

开幕

Meaning

Begin or introduce (a system, policy, or period) formally.

Example

The organization was inaugurated officially.

该组织已正式开幕。

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。

C1 verb/noun /ˈrɛlɪʃ/

relish

享受 / 调味料

Meaning

to greatly enjoy; also a condiment or sauce

Example

She relished the opportunity to travel abroad.

她很高兴有机会出国旅行。

A2 noun /ɔɪl/

Oil

油

Meaning

a viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, used for cooking or fuel

Example

Heat the oil in a pan before adding the vegetables.

在加菜之前先把油加热。

B2 noun /ˈloʊ.təs/

Lotus

莲花

Meaning

a large water flower that floats on the surface of ponds and lakes

Example

The lotus flower blooms beautifully in the quiet pond.

莲花在宁静的池塘中美丽地绽放。

B1 noun /ˈvæl.juː/

Value

价值; 价格; 重要性

Meaning

the importance or worth of something; the amount of money that something is worth

Example

This antique vase has great sentimental value to our family.

这个古董花瓶对我们家来说具有很大的情感价值。

B2 noun ˈoʊzoʊn dɪˈpliʃən

ozone depletion

臭氧消耗

Meaning

The reduction in the amount of ozone in the Earth's stratosphere, leading to increased UV radiation.

Example

Ozone depletion increases UV radiation.

臭氧消耗增加了紫外线辐射。

B2 noun ɪˈmɪʃ.ən

emission

排放

Meaning

The release or discharge of gases, particles, or other substances into the environment.

Example

Car manufacturers are reducing carbon emissions.

汽车制造商正在减少碳排放。

A2 noun /ʃer/

Share

份额

Meaning

a portion of something; a part or portion of a larger amount

Example

Each partner received an equal share of the company profits.

每个合作伙伴都收到了公司利润的相等份额。

C1 noun /ˈdeɪˌbreɪk/

daybreak

黎明

Meaning

The time in the morning when daylight first appears; dawn.

Example

They set out on their journey at daybreak.

他们在黎明时分开始了他们的旅程。

B2 noun /ˈruːstər/

rooster

公鸡

Meaning

A male domestic chicken, especially one that crows.

Example

The rooster crowed at dawn, waking up the whole village.

公鸡在黎明时分打鸣，唤醒了整个村庄。

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。

B1 adjective /ˈtʃɑːr.mɪŋ/

charming

迷人

Meaning

Very pleasing or delightful in a way that attracts people.

Example

The village is full of charming little houses.

这个村庄充满了迷人的小房子。

C2 adjective /ˈɪmənənt/

immanent

内在的

Meaning

existing or operating within; inherent

Example

He believed that moral values are immanent in human nature.

他相信道德价值在人的本性中是内在的。

C1 adjective /ˈmaɪ.ɡrə.tɔːr.i/

Migratory

迁徙的

Meaning

moving from one place to another; characterized by seasonal movement

Example

Many birds are migratory and travel thousands of miles each season.

许多鸟是迁徙的，每个季节都要飞行几千英里。

B1 noun /tʌn/

ton

吨

Meaning

A unit of weight equal to 2,000 pounds (US) or 1,000 kilograms (metric); a large amount of something

Example

The truck carried a ton of apples to the market.

卡车运送了一吨苹果到市场。

B1 noun /ɪkˈsten.ʃən/

Extension

延长; 扩展

Meaning

the action of extending something; additional time or space

Example

The professor granted an extension for the assignment deadline.

教授为作业截止日期延长了时间。

C1 noun /ˈwɔːkɪŋ fɪʃ/

Walking-fish

步行鱼

Meaning

a fish that can move on land using its fins and breathe air for extended periods

Example

The walking-fish can travel across dry land to find new water sources.

步行鱼可以穿越干燥的土地找到新的水源。

B2 noun /ˌkɒrəˈleɪʃən/

correlation

subduction

地壳的一个层次向下移动，进入下方的地幔。

Meaning

The lateral and downward movement of the edge of a plate of the earth's crust into the mantle beneath another plate.

Example

The Pacific Ring of Fire is an area of intense subduction.

太平洋火环是一个强烈的俯冲区域。

C2 noun /ɡæf/

gaff

错误

Meaning

A social blunder or mistake; also a hook or device used in fishing or theater.

Example

He made a major gaff during the meeting by forgetting the client's name.

他在会议中犯了一个大错误，忘记了客户的名字。

C2 noun /ˌpriːdɪˈlɛkʃən/

predilection

偏好

Meaning

A strong liking or preference for something.

Example

She has a predilection for classical music.

她有一个偏好，喜欢古典音乐。

B2 noun /pərˈsɪstəns/

persistence

坚持

Meaning

the quality of continuing steadily despite problems or difficulties

Example

His persistence finally paid off when he got the job.

他的坚持最终得到了回报，当他得到了那份工作。

C1 noun /ˈvaɪ.pər/

Viper

毒蛇

Meaning

a venomous snake with large hinged fangs that typically has a thick body and gives birth to live young

Example

The viper coiled up when it sensed danger.

毒蛇在感受到危险时盘成一圈。

B2 noun, verb /ˈplɑːstər/

plaster

石膏，修补

Meaning

a soft mixture applied to walls or used to cover wounds; or to cover or coat with plaster

Example

The workers plastered the walls to make them smooth.

工人们将墙壁涂上石膏，使其平滑。

C2 adjective /sɪˈlæbɪk/

syllabic

音节的

Meaning

Relating to or based on syllables.

Example

The teacher explained the syllabic structure of the word.

老师解释了这个词的音节结构。

B2 noun ˈlɪv.ɪŋ ˈstæn.dədz

living standards

生活水平

Meaning

The degree of wealth and material comfort available to a person or community; quality of life.

Example

High living standards improve satisfaction.

高生活水平提高了满意度。

B2 noun ˈmɑːr.kɪt ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi

market economy

市场经济

Meaning

An economic system where production and pricing decisions are controlled by individuals and based on supply and demand.

Example

A market economy allows businesses to compete freely.

市场经济允许企业自由竞争。

B2 adjective ˌkɒn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən.əl

constitutional

宪法的

Meaning

Relating to an established set of principles governing a state; in accordance with a political constitution.

Example

Constitutional reforms ensure fairness in the system.

宪法改革确保系统中的公平性。

B2 noun ɪkˈspænʃən

expansion

扩展

Meaning

The action of becoming larger or more extensive; growth or development.

Example

Volunteering helps in the expansion of social networks.

志愿服务有助于社交网络的扩展。

C2 noun /ˌɡæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

gasification

气化

Meaning

The process of converting solid or liquid fuel into gas.

Example

Gasification is widely used to produce fuel gas from coal.

气化广泛用于从煤炭中生产燃气。

C1 noun /ˈpeɪ.ɡən/

Pagan

异教徒

Meaning

a person holding religious beliefs other than the main world religions; a heathen

Example

Ancient Romans considered early Christians to be pagans.

古罗马人认为早期基督徒是异教徒。

C2 noun /ˌsuːdəʊəˈpɒsəl/

pseudapostle

伪使徒

Meaning

a false or pretended apostle

Example

The preacher was condemned as a pseudapostle.

这位传教士被定为伪使徒。