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A2 adjective /ˈhɔːrəbəl/

Horrible

可怕的; 恐怖的; 骇人的;
Meaning
causing or likely to cause horror; shocking; terrible; extremely unpleasant
Example
The accident was a horrible sight to witness.
这场事故是一个可怕的景象，令人无法忍受。
B1 noun /ˈhɛlθˌkɛər/

health-care

幸福
Meaning
the organized provision of medical services to maintain or improve health
Example
Access to quality health-care is essential for every citizen.
当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
B2 noun /hʌt/

hut

小屋
Meaning
a small simple shelter or house
Example
They lived in a small wooden hut near the river.
他们住在靠近河流的一个小木屋里。
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 adjective /ˈhʌmdrʌm/

humdrum

单调
Meaning
Lacking excitement or variety; dull and monotonous.
Example
She grew tired of the humdrum routine of office life.
她厌倦了办公室生活的单调例行公事。
A2 noun /hɔːl/

Hall

大厅; 走廊
Meaning
a large room for meetings, concerts, or other events; a corridor in a building
Example
The graduation ceremony was held in the main hall of the university.
毕业典礼在大学的主大厅举行。
B2 noun /ˈhɑːr.mə.ni/

harmony

和谐
Meaning
A pleasing combination of different elements or a state of peaceful coexistence.
Example
A society thrives when there is harmony among its people.
一个社会在其人民之间有和谐时会繁荣。
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。
C1 noun/verb /hɛm/

hem

衣边
Meaning
the edge of a piece of cloth that is folded and sewn; to fold and sew the edge of cloth
Example
She hemmed the dress to make it shorter.
她把裙子的边缘缝上去，弄短了它。
B2 noun /ˈhoʊmlænd/

homeland

故乡
Meaning
a person's native country or region
Example
She returned to her homeland after ten years abroad.
她在国外十年后回到了她的故乡。
A1 noun, numeral /ˈhʌndrəd/

hundred

一百
Meaning
the number 100
Example
There are a hundred students in the hall.
大厅里有一百个学生。
B2 noun /heɪst/

Haste

匆忙; 急切
Meaning
swiftness of motion; urgent need of quick action; excessive speed or urgency
Example
In his haste to catch the train, he forgot to take his wallet from the table.
因为急于赶上火车，他忘了从桌子上拿走钱包。
C1 noun /ˈhɔːl.mɑːrk/

hallmark

标志性特征
Meaning
a typical characteristic or feature of someone or something
Example
Honesty is the hallmark of a good leader.
诚实是一个好领导者的标志性特征。
B1 noun/verb /hɪnt/

hint

提示
Meaning
a small piece of advice or suggestion; to suggest something indirectly
Example
She gave me a hint about the surprise party.
她给了我一个关于惊喜派对的提示。
C1 noun /ˈhæŋ.ər/

Hanger

衣架
Meaning
a shaped piece of wood, plastic, or metal with a hook at the top, used to hang up clothes
Example
She hung her dress on a wooden hanger to prevent it from getting wrinkled.
她把裙子挂在一个木衣架上，以防止它起皱。
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 /ˈhɒdʒ.pɒdʒ/

hodgepodge

混杂物
Meaning
A confusing mixture of different things; a jumble.
Example
The essay was a hodgepodge of unrelated ideas.
这篇文章是一些不相关的想法的混杂物。
C1 noun /ˈhɪr.seɪ/

Hearsay

谣言
Meaning
information received from other people that one cannot adequately substantiate; rumor
Example
The accusations were based on hearsay rather than concrete evidence or eyewitness testimony.
这些指控是基于谣言，而不是确凿的证据或目击者证词。
C1 noun /ˈhæv.ək/

Havoc

广泛的破坏；极大的混乱或无序；混乱
Meaning
widespread destruction; great confusion or disorder; chaos
Example
The hurricane wreaked havoc on the coastal towns, destroying homes and businesses.
飓风在沿海城镇造成了大规模的破坏，摧毁了房屋和商业。
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 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 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。
A2 noun /ˈheəkʌt/

haircut

理发
Meaning
the act or style of cutting hair
Example
I got a haircut before the wedding.
我在婚礼前理了发。
A2 noun /hɑːrt/

Heart

心脏
Meaning
the organ in the chest that pumps blood through the body; the center of emotions and feelings
Example
The doctor listened to my heart with a stethoscope.
医生用听诊器听我的心脏。
A2 pronoun /hɜːrˈsɛlf/

herself

她自己
Meaning
used to refer to a female person as the object of a verb or preposition when she is the subject
Example
She prepared the meal all by herself.
她自己做了饭。
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 /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 verb /ˈhɑːrkən/

hearken

专心听
Meaning
To listen attentively; to give heed.
Example
He would hearken to his mentor’s advice before making decisions.
他在做决定之前，会专心听导师的建议。
C1 verb /ˈhɪpnətaɪz/

hypnotize

催眠
Meaning
to put someone into a state of hypnosis; to influence someone's mind deeply
Example
The magician tried to hypnotize the audience.
魔术师试图催眠观众。
B1 noun /ˈhæŋ.kər.tʃɪf/

Handkerchief

手帕
Meaning
a small piece of cloth used for wiping the nose or face
Example
She always carries a clean handkerchief in her purse.
她总是在包里带一条干净的手帕。
C1 noun /huːf/

Hoof

蹄
Meaning
the hard part covering the foot of horses, cattle, sheep, and other animals
Example
The horse's hoof was injured after stepping on a sharp rock.
马的蹄子在踩到一块锋利的石头后受伤了。
C1 noun /hjuː/

hue

颜色
Meaning
A color or shade.
Example
The artist chose a soft blue hue for the background.
艺术家为背景选择了柔和的蓝色。
C1 adjective /ˈhæɡ.ərd/

Haggard

看起来疲惫和虚弱，尤其是由于疲劳、担忧或痛苦
Meaning
looking exhausted and unwell, especially from fatigue, worry, or suffering
Example
After working three nights without sleep, he looked haggard.
经过三夜没睡觉，他看起来很疲惫。
C1 adjective /ˈhɛlθfəl/

healthful

有益健康的
Meaning
Promoting good health; beneficial to health.
Example
A healthful diet includes fresh fruits and vegetables.
有益健康的饮食包括新鲜的水果和蔬菜。
B2 noun /hʌb/

hub

中心
Meaning
the central part of a place or activity where things converge
Example
The city is the hub of the country's trade network.
这座城市是该国贸易网络的中心。
B1 adjective /ˈhoʊpfəl/

Hopeful

充满希望
Meaning
feeling or inspiring optimism about a future event; confident; optimistic
Example
He remained hopeful despite the challenges.
尽管面临挑战，他依然充满希望。
B2 adjective /ˈhez.ɪ.tənt/

Hesitant

犹豫不决的; 不确定的; 拒绝的
Meaning
uncertain or unwilling to act; showing doubt or reluctance
Example
She was hesitant to accept the job offer.
她在接受工作邀请时犹豫不决。
C2 noun /ˈhɑː.mə.li/

Homily

布道; 乏味的道德讲座
Meaning
a religious discourse delivered as part of a church service; a tedious moralizing lecture
Example
The priest delivered an inspiring homily about compassion and forgiveness during Sunday service.
牧师在星期天的礼拜中发表了关于同情和宽恕的鼓舞人心的布道。
C1 noun /ˈhiːdənɪst/

hedonist

享乐主义者
Meaning
A person who believes that the pursuit of pleasure is the most important thing in life.
Example
She was called a hedonist because she always prioritized enjoyment over duty.
她被称为享乐主义者，因为她总是优先享受而非履行责任。
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。
B2 adverb /ˈaʊər.li/

Hourly

每小时; 每小时发生或做的事; 持续
Meaning
every hour; happening or done each hour; continuously
Example
The weather report is updated hourly.
天气报告每小时更新一次。
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。
B2 noun ˈhɑːrvɪstɪŋ

harvesting

收获
Meaning
The process of gathering a ripe crop from the fields or collecting natural resources.
Example
Unregulated harvesting affects the biodiversity of oceans.
不受监管的收获影响着海洋的生物多样性。
C1 adjective /ˌhaɪəˈrɑː.kɪ.kəl/

hierarchical

等级的
Meaning
arranged in order of rank or authority
Example
The company has a strict hierarchical structure.
该公司有一个严格的等级结构。
B1 noun /ˈhændˌraɪ.tɪŋ/

handwriting

手写字
Meaning
the style or manner of writing by hand.
Example
Her handwriting is very neat and easy to read.
她的手写字非常整齐，容易阅读。
C1 noun /ˈhjuːbrɪs/

hubris

傲慢
Meaning
excessive pride or self-confidence
Example
His hubris led to his downfall.
他的傲慢导致了他的垮台。
C1 verb /ˈhaɪbərˌneɪt/

hibernate

冬眠
Meaning
To spend the winter in a dormant state, as some animals do.
Example
Bears hibernate in caves during the winter.
熊在冬天在洞穴中冬眠。
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。
B2 noun /heə(r)/

Hare

野兔
Meaning
a fast-running long-eared mammal that resembles a large rabbit
Example
The hare quickly ran across the field.
这只野兔快速地跑过田野。
A2 adverb /ˈhæpɪli/

happily

幸福地
Meaning
in a happy manner; with pleasure or satisfaction
Example
The children played happily in the garden.
孩子们在花园里幸福地玩耍。
A2 noun /hɛlθ/

health

健康
Meaning
The state of being free from illness or injury.
Example
Exercise is important for good health.
锻炼对保持良好的健康很重要。
B2 noun /er/

Heir

继承人
Meaning
a person legally entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death
Example
The young prince was the rightful heir to the throne and would become king someday.
年轻的王子是合法的王位继承人，将来有一天会成为国王。
B2 noun ˈhɛr.ɪ.tɪdʒ

heritage

遗产
Meaning
Property that is or may be inherited; something transmitted by or acquired from a predecessor; cultural traditions and practices that are passed down.
Example
Bangladesh has a rich cultural heritage.
孟加拉国有着丰富的文化遗产。
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 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 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 verb /ˈhɛnˌpɛk/

henpeck

Meaning
To continually criticize, nag, or dominate (especially a husband).
Example
He felt henpecked by his overly controlling wife.
A2 adjective /ˈhɛl.θi/

healthy

健康的
Meaning
Good physical and mental condition, free from disease or illness.
Example
Regular exercise and a balanced diet keep the body healthy.
规律的锻炼和均衡的饮食保持身体健康。
C1 noun /ˈhaɪdəweɪ/

hideaway

藏身处
Meaning
A place used as a retreat or a place to hide.
Example
The cabin in the woods was their secret hideaway.
树林中的小屋是他们的秘密藏身之地。
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。
C1 adjective /hɪpˈnɒtɪk/

hypnotic

催眠的
Meaning
Producing sleep or a trance-like state; mesmerizing.
Example
The music had a hypnotic effect on the audience.
这首音乐对观众产生了催眠效果。
C1 noun /ˌhɑːmənaɪˈzeɪʃən/

harmonization

协调，调和
Meaning
The process of making things compatible or consistent with one another.
Example
The harmonization of different policies ensures consistent results.
不同政策的协调确保了一致的结果。
C1 noun /ˈhɔː.kər/

Hawker

小贩
Meaning
a person who travels about selling goods, typically from door to door or on the street
Example
The hawker sold fresh fruits from his cart.
小贩从他的推车里卖出了新鲜的水果。
C1 noun /ˈhɒməˌfoʊn/

homophone

同音异义词
Meaning
A word that is pronounced the same as another word but differs in meaning, and often spelling.
Example
The words 'pair' and 'pear' are homophones.
单词 'pair' 和 'pear' 是同音异义词。
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。
B2 adverb /hɛns/

hence

因此
Meaning
for this reason; as a result
Example
She was the best candidate, hence she was chosen for the job.
她是最优秀的候选人，因此她被选中担任这份工作。
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.
B2 noun /ˈhaʊs boʊt/

House boat

房船
Meaning
a boat that has been designed or modified to be used primarily as a home
Example
They spent their vacation on a beautiful house boat in the lake.
他们在湖上的美丽房船上度过了假期。
B2 verb /hɔːlt/

halt

停止
Meaning
to stop or bring to a stop
Example
The train suddenly halted at the station.
火车突然在车站停了下来。
C1 verb /ˈhæɡəl/

haggle

讨价还价
Meaning
to argue about the price; to bargain persistently
Example
They haggled over the price for an hour.
他们为价格讨价还价了一个小时。
C1 noun /ˈhɔːr.nət/

Hornet

黄蜂
Meaning
a large wasp that can sting and is often aggressive
Example
The hornet built its nest under the roof.
黄蜂在屋顶下筑巢。
B2 adjective /ˈhɑːrmləs/

Harmless

无害的; 无辜的; 安全的
Meaning
not able or likely to cause harm; innocent; safe
Example
The snake looks dangerous but it's actually harmless.
蛇看起来很危险，但它实际上是无害的。
B2 noun /heɪ/

hay

干草
Meaning
grass that has been cut, dried, and stored for use as animal feed
Example
The cows were eating hay in the barn.
牛在谷仓里吃干草。
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 noun /hɪˈstɪəriə/

hysteria

Meaning
An uncontrollable outburst of emotion or fear, often characterized by irrational behavior.
Example
The crowd was in a state of hysteria during the concert.
B2 noun /ˌhez.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Hesitation

犹豫; 疑虑
Meaning
the action of pausing or delaying; uncertainty or unwillingness to act
Example
After a moment of hesitation, she decided to accept the challenging job offer from the company.
经过片刻的犹豫后，她决定接受公司提出的挑战性工作机会。
A1 noun /her/

Hair

头发
Meaning
any of the fine thread-like strands growing from the skin of humans and animals
Example
She decided to cut her long hair short for a fresh new look this summer.
她决定在这个夏天剪短她的长发，打造一个清新的新形象。
B1 adjective /ˈhoʊli/

Holy

神圣的；献给上帝或宗教目的的；道德上和精神上杰出的
Meaning
sacred; dedicated to God or religious purposes; morally and spiritually excellent
Example
The holy shrine attracts thousands of pilgrims every year.
圣地每年吸引成千上万的朝圣者。
C1 noun /hɪˈpɑː.krə.si/

Hypocrisy

伪善
Meaning
the practice of claiming to have moral standards that one does not actually possess; insincerity
Example
His hypocrisy was exposed when he criticized others for the same mistakes he had made.
当他因为自己犯过的同样错误而指责别人时，他的伪善暴露无遗。
C1 noun /ˈhaɪ.drəʊˌpaʊər ˌdʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

hydropower generation

水力发电
Meaning
The production of electrical power through the use of the gravitational force of falling or flowing water.
Example
Hydropower generation promotes green energy.
水力发电促进绿色能源。
B1 adjective /ˈhɑːrmfəl/

Harmful

有害的
Meaning
causing or likely to cause harm; damaging
Example
Smoking is harmful to your health.
吸烟对健康有害。
A1 noun, verb /hɛd/

head

头 / 领导
Meaning
The upper part of the human body or to lead or be in charge of something.
Example
She turned her head to look out the window.
她转动头来向窗外看。
C1 verb /ˈhʌsəl/

hustle

努力 / 快速移动
Meaning
to move quickly and energetically; to push or work hard to achieve something
Example
She had to hustle to finish the project on time.
她必须努力工作才能按时完成项目。
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。
B2 noun /ˈhɑːt.biːt/

heartbeat

心跳
Meaning
A pulsation of the heart, especially as perceptible to the touch or audible with a stethoscope.
Example
Rubbing the eyes helps normalize the heartbeat.
揉眼睛有助于使心跳恢复正常。
C1 noun /hɪm/

hymn

Meaning
A religious song or poem of praise to God or a deity.
Example
The congregation sang a hymn during the morning service.
B1 noun /ˈhel.mət/

Helmet

头盔
Meaning
a hard or padded protective hat worn by motorcyclists, construction workers, or soldiers
Example
The cyclist always wore a bright yellow helmet for safety and visibility while riding.
骑行者总是戴着一顶亮黄色的头盔，以保证安全性和可见性。
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 noun /ˈherən/

Heron

苍鹭
Meaning
large wading bird with long legs and neck that feeds on fish
Example
The heron stood motionless by the water's edge, waiting for fish.
苍鹭静静地站在水边，等待着鱼。
B1 noun /ˈhaʊswaɪf/

housewife

家庭主妇
Meaning
a married woman who manages a household and whose main occupation is caring for her family and home
Example
She chose to work as a housewife while raising her children.
她在抚养孩子期间选择当一名家庭主妇。
B2 noun ˈhoʊmˌskuː.lɪŋ

homeschooling

在家教育
Meaning
The practice of educating children at home rather than sending them to a school.
Example
Homeschooling allows parents to tailor education to their child's needs.
家庭教育使父母能够根据孩子的需要定制教育。
C1 noun /ˈɛər.luːm/

heirloom

传家宝
Meaning
a valuable object that has belonged to a family for several generations
Example
The ring is a family heirloom passed down from her grandmother.
这枚戒指是家族的传家宝，代代相传。
B1 noun /ˈhʌŋɡər/

hunger

饥饿
Meaning
the feeling of discomfort caused by lack of food
Example
The child cried out of hunger.
孩子因饥饿而哭泣。
B2 adjective /hɑːrˈmoʊ.ni.əs/

harmonious

和谐的, 协调的, 一致的
Meaning
Characterized by agreement or concord; forming a pleasing or consistent whole.
Example
A harmonious work environment boosts productivity.
和谐的工作环境提高了生产力。
A1 adjective /ˈhæpi/

happy

快乐
Meaning
feeling or showing pleasure, contentment, or joy
Example
She was very happy to receive the gift.
她收到礼物时非常高兴。
C1 adjective /ˈheɪt.fəl/

Hateful

可憎的
Meaning
causing or deserving hatred; extremely unpleasant or offensive
Example
His hateful comments hurt everyone's feelings.
他那些充满仇恨的评论伤害了每个人的感情。
B1 noun /ˈhɑːrdˌwɛr/

hardware

硬件
Meaning
the physical parts of a computer or electronic system, such as the monitor, keyboard, and processor
Example
The company upgraded its computer hardware to improve performance.
公司升级了计算机硬件以提高性能。
B2 noun /ˈhɛdˌkwɔːrtərz/

headquarters

总部
Meaning
The main office or center of operations of an organization.
Example
The company’s headquarters is located in New York.
公司的总部位于纽约。
C1 noun /helm/

Helm

舵
Meaning
a tiller or wheel for steering a ship or boat; a position of leadership or control
Example
The experienced captain took the helm and expertly navigated the ship through the storm.
经验丰富的船长接管了舵，巧妙地将船只穿过风暴。
C1 adverb /ˈhɑr.tɪ.li/

Heartily

衷心地; 全心全意
Meaning
in a sincere and enthusiastic manner; wholeheartedly
Example
She heartily welcomed her guests to the party.
她衷心地欢迎她的客人来到派对。
C1 adjective /ˈhæk.nid/

hackneyed

陈词滥调
Meaning
Used too often and therefore lacking originality or freshness.
Example
The speech was filled with hackneyed phrases that failed to inspire the audience.
演讲中充满了陈词滥调，未能激励听众。
B2 noun ˈhæb.ɪt fɔːrˌmeɪ.ʃən

habit formation

习惯形成
Meaning
The process of creating a habit through regular practice and repetition.
Example
Habit formation requires consistency and discipline.
习惯的形成需要一致性和纪律。
B2 adjective /ˈhɜː.bəl/

herbal

草药的
Meaning
Made from or containing herbs, especially for medicinal purposes.
Example
Herbal remedies were widely used here.
这里广泛使用草药疗法。
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 /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.
B1 verb /ˈhɛdɪŋ/

heading

驶向
Meaning
Moving in a particular direction.
Example
The ship is heading toward Antarctica.
船只正驶向南极洲。
C2 noun /ˈhʌvəl/

hovel

Meaning
a small, poorly built, and dirty house
Example
The refugees lived in a makeshift hovel.
B1 verb /ˈɒnər/

honour

荣誉
Meaning
to show respect; to keep a promise
Example
We honour our veterans for their service.
我们为退伍军人的服务表示荣誉。
C1 noun ˌhaɪ.drəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl ˈsaɪ.kəl

hydrological cycle

水文循环
Meaning
The cycle of processes by which water circulates between the earth's oceans, atmosphere, and land.
Example
The hydrological cycle ensures continuous water movement in nature.
水文循环确保自然界中水的持续流动。
B2 noun, verb /ˈhɑːrbər/

harbor

Meaning
noun: a place on the coast where ships may find shelter; verb: to keep (a thought or feeling, often negative) in one's mind
Example
He continued to harbor resentment towards his former boss.
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 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。
C1 adverb /ˈhɛdˌlɔŋ/

headlong

全速前进
Meaning
With the head leading; in a rush or without thinking.
Example
She rushed headlong into the new project.
她全速前进地投入了新的项目。
B2 noun, adjective /hjuːˌmænɪˈtɛəriən/

humanitarian

人道主义者
Meaning
A person who seeks to promote human welfare, or something relating to human welfare and compassion.
Example
The organization provides humanitarian aid to disaster victims.
该组织为灾难受害者提供人道主义援助。
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。
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。
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 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 adjective /haɪˈbɜːrnəl/

hibernal

Meaning
Relating to or occurring in winter.
Example
The hibernal season is often harsh in the mountains.
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 /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。