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A1 adverb /haʊ/

how

如何
Meaning
in what way or manner; by what means
Example
How do you solve this problem?
你如何解决这个问题?
C1 noun /kənˈtɪn.ju.əns/

continuance

持续性
Meaning
the state of continuing or being prolonged; persistence
Example
The continuance of the project depended on securing additional funding.
项目的持续性依赖于确保额外的资金。
A1 pronoun /ðæt/

that

这个
Meaning
used to identify a specific person or thing observed or heard
Example
That is my book on the table.
这是我桌子上的书。
A2 noun /ɡluː/

Glue

胶水
Meaning
a sticky substance used for sticking objects or materials together; an adhesive
Example
The children used white glue to attach the colorful paper pieces to their art project.
孩子们用白色胶水将五颜六色的纸片粘贴到他们的艺术项目中。
C2 noun /prəˈtɛktərət/

protectorate

保护国
Meaning
A state that is controlled and protected by another.
Example
The small country became a protectorate of the empire.
这个小国成为了帝国的保护国。
C2 adjective rɪˈtɛn.tɪv

retentive

记忆力强
Meaning
Having strong memory or the ability to retain information for a long time.
Example
Students with a retentive memory excel in academics.
记忆力强的学生在学术上表现优异。
C2 noun ˌkɒmpjʊˈteɪʃənəl kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən

computational communication

计算通信
Meaning
Digital exchange and automated interaction; the use of computational methods and systems to facilitate communication and information sharing.
Example
Computational communication is reshaping how we share information.
计算通信正在重塑我们共享信息的方式。
C1 noun /fiːnd/

fiend

恶魔,邪恶的人
Meaning
an evil spirit or demon; a wicked or cruel person; someone obsessed with a particular thing
Example
He is a real fiend when it comes to solving puzzles.
当涉及解谜时,他真的是个恶魔。
B2 noun /bʌlk/

Bulk

大宗; 大部分;
Meaning
the mass or size of something large; the greater part or majority of something
Example
The bulk of the work was completed before the deadline.
大部分工作在最后期限前完成。
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。
C2 verb /ˌnɒnˈplʌst/

nonplused

困惑的
Meaning
Past tense of nonplus; surprised and confused.
Example
She was completely nonplused by his sudden decision.
她完全被他突如其来的决定弄得不知所措。
C2 adjective /kɒnˈsæŋɡwɪn/

consanguine

同血缘的
Meaning
Of the same blood or origin; related by birth.
Example
The two families were consanguine through their grandparents.
这两个家庭通过他们的祖父母是同血缘的。
C2 noun /ˌækwəˈpɒnɪks/

aquaponics

水培水产
Meaning
A system of aquaculture in which the waste produced by farmed fish or other aquatic animals supplies nutrients for plants grown hydroponically.
Example
Aquaponics efficiently utilizes water by integrating fish and plant farming.
水培水产通过将鱼类和植物养殖结合有效利用水资源。
C1 noun /prəˈpraɪəti/

propriety

得体
Meaning
Conformity to accepted standards of behavior or morality.
Example
He always behaved with the utmost propriety in public.
他在公共场合总是表现得体。
B1 adjective /ˈnær.oʊ/

Narrow

狭窄的; 限制的; 受限的
Meaning
having a small width; thin; limited in scope; restricted
Example
The narrow street was barely wide enough for two cars.
这条狭窄的街道几乎不足以容纳两辆车。
C2 verb /səbˈsjuːm/

subsume

包括
Meaning
To include or absorb something into a larger group or category.
Example
Minor details were subsumed under the main topic.
次要细节被纳入了主要话题。
C1 noun /ˌmiːtiəˈrɒlədʒi/

meteorology

气象学
Meaning
The scientific study of the atmosphere and weather.
Example
He chose to specialize in meteorology to study weather patterns.
他选择专攻气象学,以研究天气模式。
C2 adjective /kəˈnaɪ.vɪŋ/

conniving

阴险的
Meaning
secretly scheming or plotting to help in wrongdoing
Example
He is a conniving politician who manipulates people for power.
他是一个阴险的政治家,利用权力操纵人民。
C2 noun /ˈkɒɡ.nɪ.zəns/

cognizance

认知
Meaning
Awareness, knowledge, or understanding of something; conscious perception.
Example
The judge took cognizance of the new evidence.
法官注意到新的证据。
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。
A1 adjective /bæd/

bad

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。
B1 adverb /ˌæbsəˈluːtli/

Absolutely

完全; 彻底; 毫无例外
Meaning
completely; totally; without exception
Example
I absolutely agree with your decision.
我完全同意你的决定。
C1 phrase ˌkæt.əˈɡɒr.ɪ.kəl.i rɪˈfjuː.tɪd

categorically refuted

完全驳回
Meaning
Completely and absolutely denied or disproved.
Example
The claims were categorically refuted by officials.
这些主张完全被官方驳回。
C2 verb /ˈblʌdʒən/

bludgeon

用重物打击
Meaning
to hit someone with a heavy object; to force someone into doing something
Example
The guard was bludgeoned by the attacker in the alley.
警卫被小巷中的袭击者用重物打击。
B1 noun /məˈskiː.toʊ/

Mosquito

蚊子
Meaning
a small flying insect that bites people and animals to feed on their blood
Example
The mosquito bit me on the arm last night.
昨晚蚊子在我手臂上咬了我。
C1 noun /ˈpɜːrkəleɪtər/

percolator

咖啡滤泡壶
Meaning
A device used for brewing coffee by continually cycling boiling water through coffee grounds.
Example
She made a fresh pot of coffee using the percolator.
她使用滤泡壶做了一杯新鲜的咖啡。
B2 noun /ˈsɑːrˌkæzəm/

sarcasm

讽刺
Meaning
The use of irony to mock or convey contempt.
Example
His sarcasm often made people laugh but sometimes offended them.
他的讽刺经常让人发笑,但有时也会冒犯他们。
C1 verb /əˈprɛs/

oppress

压迫
Meaning
to keep someone down by harsh and unfair use of authority; to suppress
Example
The dictator oppressed the people for decades.
独裁者压迫人民数十年。
A1 noun /dɔːɡ/

Dog

Meaning
a domesticated carnivorous mammal that is typically kept as a pet or for work
Example
The loyal dog waited patiently for its owner to return home.
忠诚的狗耐心等待它的主人回家。
B2 noun /sneɪl/

Snail

蜗牛
Meaning
a small soft creature with a shell on its back that moves very slowly
Example
The snail left a shiny trail as it crawled across the leaf.
蜗牛在叶子上爬行时留下了一条闪亮的痕迹。
B2 adjective /ɪˈrɪˌspɑn.sə.bəl/

Irresponsible

不负责任
Meaning
lacking a sense of responsibility; careless
Example
It was irresponsible of him to leave without telling anyone.
他在没有告诉任何人就离开,这是不负责任的行为。
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。
C2 noun /əˈnjuː.ɪ.ti/

annuity

年金
Meaning
a fixed sum of money paid to someone each year, typically for the rest of their life
Example
She receives an annuity from her late husband's insurance policy.
她从她已故丈夫的保险政策中获得年金。
B2 noun /fɪˈlɒsəfə/

philosopher

哲学家
Meaning
a person engaged in the study of philosophy or in serious thinking about fundamental questions
Example
Socrates was a famous philosopher of ancient Greece.
苏格拉底是古希腊著名的哲学家。
B2 noun /iːz/

Ease

轻松;舒适
Meaning
absence of difficulty or effort; comfort and relaxation
Example
After years of practice, she played the piano with great ease.
经过多年的练习,她弹钢琴时非常轻松。
B2 verb /əˈbɒlɪʃ/

abolish

废除
Meaning
to formally end or stop something; to cancel or eliminate completely
Example
The government decided to abolish the old tax system.
政府决定废除旧的税收制度。
A1 noun/verb /maɪnd/

mind

心智 / 注意
Meaning
the part of a person that enables them to think, feel, and reason; to pay attention or take care
Example
Please mind the gap between the train and the platform.
请注意火车与站台之间的间隙。
C2 noun /ɡænˈdʒɛtɪk liːf fɪʃ/

Gangetic Leaf Fish

冈吉斯叶鱼
Meaning
a small freshwater fish species found in the Ganges river system, known for its leaf-like appearance
Example
The Gangetic Leaf Fish is commonly found in the rivers of Bangladesh.
冈吉斯叶鱼通常在孟加拉国的河流中发现。
C1 adjective /ˈrɔːkəs/

raucous

喧闹的, 吵杂的
Meaning
loud, harsh, and unpleasant sound or behavior
Example
The crowd became raucous after the team scored.
当球队进球后,人群变得喧闹起来。
C2 noun /ˌpɛdəˈɡɒdʒɪks/

pedagogics

教育学
Meaning
the science or art of teaching
Example
He studied pedagogics to become a better teacher.
他学习了教育学,成为一名更好的教师。
C2 noun /ˈbʌskɪn/

buskin

厚底靴
Meaning
A type of thick-soled boot that reaches halfway to the knee; also associated with tragic drama in ancient times.
Example
The actor wore a buskin as part of his classical costume.
那位演员穿着巴斯金鞋子作为他经典服装的一部分。
C1 noun /ˈlaɪm.laɪt/

Limelight

公众关注的焦点;通过加热石灰圆筒产生的明亮光
Meaning
the focus of public attention; a bright light produced by heating a cylinder of lime
Example
The celebrity enjoyed being in the limelight.
明星享受站在聚光灯下。
B2 adjective /veɪn/

Vain

虚荣; 徒劳
Meaning
having excessive pride in one's appearance; futile or unsuccessful
Example
She spent hours in front of the mirror being quite vain.
她在镜子前花了好几个小时,非常虚荣。
C1 verb /ˈmɪt.ɪ.ɡeɪt/

mitigate

缓解
Meaning
To make less severe, serious, or painful; to lessen the severity of damage or harm.
Example
Proper planning can mitigate financial risks.
适当的规划可以缓解财务风险。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈhɛrənt/

inherent

固有的
Meaning
Existing in something as a natural, permanent, or essential quality.
Example
There are inherent risks in extreme sports.
极限运动中存在固有的风险。
B1 verb /træk/

track

追踪
Meaning
To follow or trace the course or progress of something.
Example
Someone can easily track your location on social media.
有人可以轻松地在社交媒体上追踪你的定位。
C1 noun ˈflɔː.rə ænd ˈfɔː.nə

flora and fauna

植物和动物
Meaning
The plants and animals of a particular region, habitat, or geological period.
Example
The Galápagos Islands have unique flora and fauna.
加拉帕戈斯群岛拥有独特的植物和动物。
B2 noun /ˈsɪmpəθi/

Sympathy

同情
Meaning
feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune
Example
She expressed her sympathy for the victims of the accident.
她对事故的受害者表达了同情。
A1 verb /rʌn/

run

跑步
Meaning
to move quickly on foot; to operate or function
Example
I run every morning for exercise.
我每天早上跑步锻炼。
C2 adjective /ˈfɔːnɪŋ/

fawning

过分的恭维
Meaning
displaying exaggerated flattery or affection
Example
Her fawning compliments made everyone uncomfortable.
她过分的恭维让每个人都感到不自在。
A1 noun /aɪs/

Ice

Meaning
water that has frozen and become solid
Example
The ice in my drink melted quickly in the hot weather.
我饮料中的冰在热天气下很快融化了。
C1 adjective /aʊtˈmoʊdɪd/

outmoded

过时的
Meaning
No longer in fashion or useful; outdated.
Example
That old computer is completely outmoded.
那台旧电脑完全过时了。
B2 adjective /ˌɪnɪˈfɪʃənt/

Inefficient

无效率
Meaning
not achieving maximum productivity; wasteful of time or resources
Example
The old computer system was inefficient and wasted a lot of time.
老旧的计算机系统效率低,浪费了很多时间。
C2 noun /ˌbenɪˈdɪkʃən/

Benediction

祝福
Meaning
a blessing, especially a ceremonial one; an expression of good wishes
Example
The priest gave his benediction to the newlyweds.
牧师给新婚夫妇带来了祝福。
B2 verb /dreɪn/

drain

Meaning
to cause liquid to flow away from something; to remove liquid
Example
He drained the pasta before adding the sauce.
A1 noun /piːˈɛm/

pm

Meaning
abbreviation for post meridiem; after midday
Example
The meeting is scheduled at 3 pm.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈnesəseri/

Unnecessary

不必要的;多余的
Meaning
not needed; not required; pointless
Example
The meeting was unnecessary since all decisions were already made.
会议是多余的,因为所有的决定已经做出。
C2 noun /ˈkɒnsəvəˌtwɑː/

conservatoire

音乐学院
Meaning
A school specializing in the study of music or drama.
Example
She trained as a pianist at the Paris Conservatoire.
她在巴黎音乐学院接受了钢琴训练。
C1 noun /ˈmoʊɡəl/

mogul

巨头
Meaning
A powerful or influential person, especially in business or media.
Example
He became a tech mogul by founding a billion-dollar company.
他通过创办一家价值十亿美元的公司成为了一个科技巨头。
C2 adjective /ˈflʌməksd/

flummoxed

困惑的
Meaning
Completely confused or bewildered.
Example
He looked flummoxed after hearing the strange question.
他听到那个奇怪的问题后,看起来很困惑。
B2 noun /ˈkænən/

Cannon

大炮
Meaning
large heavy gun that fires cannonballs or shells
Example
The castle was defended by several large cannons.
城堡由几门大加农炮保卫。
C1 noun /ˈnɒs.trɪl/

Nostril

鼻孔
Meaning
either of the two openings in the nose through which air passes
Example
The doctor checked each nostril for any blockage.
医生检查了每个鼻孔,寻找任何阻塞物。
B1 verb /əˈproʊtʃ/

approach

接近 / 处理
Meaning
to move closer to someone or something; to deal with a situation or problem
Example
The teacher approached the student to offer help.
教师接近学生以提供帮助。
C2 adjective /ˌɪndaɪˈdʒestəbəl/

Indigestible

难以消化; 难以处理
Meaning
difficult or impossible to digest; hard to process in the stomach
Example
The old bread became hard and indigestible.
老面包变得坚硬且难以消化。
C1 adjective /ˈtɑːrdi/

tardy

迟到
Meaning
Delayed; arriving or happening late.
Example
The student received a warning for being tardy to class.
学生因上课迟到而收到警告。
C2 adjective /kəˈkɒfənəs/

cacophonous

刺耳的声音
Meaning
Producing a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.
Example
The cacophonous sounds of the city kept her awake all night.
城市的刺耳声音让她整晚都无法入睡。
C1 noun /ˈmɒn.ə.təʊn/

monotone

单调
Meaning
A continuous sound, especially of a person's voice, that does not rise and fall in pitch.
Example
The teacher's monotone made the lecture hard to follow.
老师的单调语调使讲座很难跟上。
C2 noun /ˈmʌɡwʌmp/

mugwump

独立于党派的人
Meaning
a person who remains independent from party politics or remains aloof from disputes
Example
He was called a mugwump for refusing to join either political side.
他因为拒绝加入任何政治派别而被称为马格旺普。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːr.tɪ.tjuːd/

fortitude

坚韧
Meaning
Courage in pain or adversity; mental and emotional strength in facing difficulty.
Example
She faced adversity with great fortitude.
她以巨大的勇气面对困境。
B1 noun ˈproʊtest

protest

抗议
Meaning
A statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something.
Example
Students organized a protest.
学生们组织了一个抗议。
B2 verb /mɜːrdʒ/

merge

合并
Meaning
to combine or join together; to blend into one
Example
The two companies decided to merge to increase their market share.
两家公司决定合并以增加他们的市场份额。
C1 noun /ˈdiːvə/

diva

著名女歌手
Meaning
a famous female singer; a woman who is admired or behaves like a star
Example
The pop diva performed her latest hit to a cheering crowd.
这位流行歌后在欢呼的人群前演唱了她的最新热曲。
B2 noun /mjuːl/

Mule

骡子
Meaning
the offspring of a donkey and a horse, used as a working animal
Example
The farmer used a mule to carry heavy loads.
农民用骡子搬运重物。
A2 adverb /ˈklɪrli/

clearly

清楚地
Meaning
In a way that is easy to perceive, understand, or see.
Example
She spoke clearly so that everyone could understand.
她清楚地说话,以便每个人都能理解。
B2 verb /ɪˈvoʊk/

evoke

唤起
Meaning
to bring a feeling, memory, or image into the mind
Example
The old song evoked memories of her childhood.
那首老歌唤起了她童年的回忆。
C1 noun /ˌstætʃuˈɛt/

statuette

小雕像
Meaning
A small statue, usually decorative or artistic.
Example
The artist won a gold statuette for his work.
艺术家因其作品获得了一座金色小雕像。
C2 verb /pɔːrˈtɛnd/

portend

预示
Meaning
To be a sign or warning that something, especially something bad, is going to happen.
Example
Dark clouds portend a storm.
暗云预示着暴风雨。
B2 verb ɪnˈhɑːnst

enhanced

增强的
Meaning
Intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of something.
Example
Enhanced strategies improve outcomes.
增强的策略改善了结果。
C1 adjective /rɪˈdʒɛn.ə.rə.tɪv/

regenerative

再生的
Meaning
Able to restore or renew damaged environments, soil, or resources.
Example
Regenerative farming improves soil health and biodiversity.
再生农业改善了土壤健康和生物多样性。
B2 adjective /ˈed.ɪ.bəl/

Edible

可食用的
Meaning
safe to eat; suitable for consumption
Example
Only edible mushrooms should be used in cooking.
仅应使用可食用的蘑菇进行烹饪。
C1 adjective /əˈsɛndənt/

ascendant

上升的,主导的
Meaning
Rising in power or influence; dominant.
Example
She is an ascendant leader in the political party.
她是政治党派中的一位上升的领袖。
C1 adjective /ˈmɜːki/

murky

浑浊
Meaning
Dark, gloomy, and difficult to see through; obscure.
Example
We avoided swimming in the murky river.
我们避免在浑浊的河水中游泳。
C2 adjective /ˈpɪrɪk/

pyrrhic

皮洛斯式胜利
Meaning
A victory won at such a great cost that it is almost equivalent to defeat.
Example
The general declared the battle a pyrrhic victory due to heavy losses.
由于巨大的损失,指挥官宣布战斗为皮洛斯式胜利。
A2 verb /ˈmɑːrkɪt/

market

市场营销
Meaning
to promote and sell products or services; to advertise
Example
The company will market their new product through social media.
公司将通过社交媒体推广他们的新产品。
C1 noun /məˈtɜːrnəti/

Maternity

母性
Meaning
The state of being a mother; motherhood
Example
The hospital has an excellent maternity ward for new mothers.
医院为新妈妈提供了一个优秀的产科病房。
C1 adjective /ˈɡruːsəm/

gruesome

可怕
Meaning
Causing horror or disgust.
Example
The police discovered a gruesome crime scene.
警方发现了一个可怕的犯罪现场。
B1 noun məˈdʒɒrəti

majority

多数
Meaning
The greater number; the larger part of something.
Example
The majority demanded their rights.
多数人要求他们的权利。
B2 noun /ˈfrɛʃnəs/

freshness

新鲜感
Meaning
The quality of being new, clean, and full of energy.
Example
The freshness of the morning air made everyone feel alive.
早晨的清新空气让每个人都感觉活力十足。
C1 adjective + noun njuˈtrɪʃəs krɒps

nutritious crops

营养丰富的作物
Meaning
Plants or vegetables that are rich in nutrients and beneficial for health
Example
Winter vegetables are considered nutritious crops.
冬季蔬菜被认为是营养丰富的作物。
B2 noun /ˈet.ɪ.kət/

Etiquette

礼仪
Meaning
the customary code of polite behavior in society or among members of a particular profession
Example
Proper etiquette requires standing when a lady enters the room.
适当的礼仪要求在女士进入房间时起立。
C1 noun /ˈtʃʌk.əl/

Chuckle

轻微的笑声
Meaning
a quiet or suppressed laugh; to laugh quietly or with amusement
Example
He gave a soft chuckle when he heard the funny joke.
他听到那个有趣的笑话时发出轻轻的笑声。
A2 adjective /riːl/

Real

真实的; 真实的; 不是假的
Meaning
actually existing; genuine; not imaginary or fake
Example
This is a real diamond, not a fake one.
这是一个真实的钻石,不是假的。
C1 noun /ˈsɪn.ɪˌsɪz.əm/

cynicism

愤世嫉俗
Meaning
An inclination to believe that people are motivated purely by self-interest; skepticism.
Example
His cynicism made it hard for him to trust anyone.
他的愤世嫉俗让他很难相信任何人。
B2 noun /ˌprɒpəˈzɪʃən/

proposition

提议, 计划
Meaning
A statement, idea, or plan put forward for consideration or discussion.
Example
The company made a business proposition to the investors.
公司向投资者提出了商业提议。
C1 verb /diːm/

deem

认为, 判断
Meaning
to regard or consider in a specified way
Example
The project was deemed a success by the board.
该项目被董事会认为是成功的。
B2 adjective /ˈstʌnɪŋ/

stunning

令人惊叹
Meaning
extremely impressive or attractive
Example
The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely stunning.
从山顶看到的景色简直令人惊叹。
B2 noun /ˈklær.ɪ.ti/

clarity

清晰度
Meaning
The quality of being coherent and intelligible; transparency or lucidity.
Example
The speaker's clarity made the concept easy to understand.
演讲者的清晰度使得这个概念变得容易理解。
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。
B1 verb /dæm/

damn

Meaning
to condemn or criticize strongly; used as an expletive to express anger or emphasis
Example
He damned the unfair system in his speech.
C1 verb /aʊst/

oust

驱逐
Meaning
To remove someone from a position or place of power or authority.
Example
The rebels ousted the dictator from power.
叛乱者将独裁者赶下台。
B2 noun, verb /nɜːrv/

nerve

神经; 勇气
Meaning
A bundle of fibers in the body that transmits signals between the brain and other parts; also courage or audacity.
Example
She gathered the nerve to speak in front of the large audience.
她鼓起勇气在大观众面前发言。
C2 noun /prɪˈsɛntɪmənt/

presentiment

预感
Meaning
An intuitive feeling about the future, especially of something bad about to happen.
Example
He had a strong presentiment that the plan would fail.
他有强烈的预感,计划会失败。
C2 noun /ˌɡæskəˈneɪd/

gasconade

夸大其词, 吹嘘
Meaning
Extravagant boasting or bragging.
Example
His endless gasconade made him unpopular among his peers.
他无休止的吹嘘让他在同龄人中不受欢迎。
B2 adjective /ˈhaɪˌprəʊfaɪl/

high-profile

高端
Meaning
having a lot of attention or public notice
Example
The CEO attended a high-profile conference in New York.
首席执行官参加了纽约的一场高端会议。
C2 noun /boʊl/

bole

树干
Meaning
the trunk of a tree
Example
The bole of the tree was thick and strong.
树干又粗又强壮。
C1 adjective rɪˈlɛntləs

relentless

不屈不挠
Meaning
Oppressively constant; incessant; showing no abatement of severity, intensity, strength, or pace.
Example
The freedom fighters' relentless struggle led to victory.
自由战士们的不屈不挠的斗争导致了胜利。
C1 adverb /ˌðeərəˈpɒn/

Thereupon

随即;
Meaning
immediately after that; following that event
Example
He finished his speech and thereupon left the stage.
他结束了演讲,随即离开了舞台。
B2 noun /ɪnˈkwaɪəri/ or /ˈɪnkwəri/

inquiry

调查 / 查询
Meaning
An act of asking for information; an investigation into something.
Example
The committee launched an inquiry into the financial irregularities.
委员会启动了对金融不规范行为的调查。
C1 adjective /ˈpiːs.ə.bəl/

Peaceable

和平的; 倾向于避免冲突
Meaning
peaceful; inclined to avoid conflict
Example
The peaceable protest ended without any violence.
和平抗议没有暴力结束。
B2 noun /rɪˈvaɪ.vəl/

Revival

复兴
Meaning
an improvement in the condition or strength of something; renewed interest in or attention to something
Example
There has been a revival of interest in traditional crafts.
传统手工艺的兴趣得到了复兴。
A2 noun dɪˈvaɪs

device

设备, 工具, 电子设备
Meaning
A thing made or adapted for a particular purpose, especially a piece of mechanical or electronic equipment.
Example
This device improves efficiency in data processing.
该设备提高了数据处理的效率。
C1 adjective /ˈmʌðərli/

Motherly

母性
Meaning
having qualities characteristic of a mother; caring and protective
Example
She showed motherly care and affection towards all the children.
她向所有孩子展示了母亲般的关爱和温情。
C2 noun /ˌɪnvəˈkeɪʃən/

invocation

祈求
Meaning
the act of calling upon a higher power for help, blessing, or inspiration
Example
The ceremony began with an invocation to the gods.
仪式以对神的祈求开始。
B1 noun ˈem.fə.sɪs

emphasis

重音
Meaning
Special importance, value, or prominence given to something; stress laid on a particular point or aspect.
Example
The speaker placed emphasis on sustainable development.
演讲者强调了可持续发展。
B1 verb /ˈɡɑːsɪp/

gossip

八卦
Meaning
to talk about other people's private lives, often in an unkind way
Example
They love to gossip about their neighbors.
他们喜欢聊邻居的八卦。
C1 adjective /ˈtɛlˌteɪl/

telltale

揭示性
Meaning
Revealing something that is usually hidden; giving away a secret or clue.
Example
The telltale signs of fatigue were visible on his face.
疲劳的揭示性迹象在他脸上显而易见。
B2 verb əˈpɔɪn.tɪd

appointed

任命
Meaning
Assign a job or role to someone; designate someone to a position.
Example
Appointed officials carry significant responsibilities.
任命的官员承担重要责任。
B2 noun /ˈpeə.rən.tɪŋ/

parenting

育儿
Meaning
The care and training a child receives while growing up, involving the development of their mental, physical, and social aspects.
Example
Effective parenting helps children develop confidence and independence.
有效的育儿帮助孩子们发展自信和独立。
B2 noun /braʊ/

brow

额头
Meaning
the part of the face above the eyes; forehead
Example
She wiped the sweat from her brow.
她擦去了额头上的汗水。
B2 noun /dɪˈrɛktəri/

directory

目录
Meaning
a book or online resource listing people, businesses, or services with relevant details
Example
I need to find a plumber in the phone directory.
我需要在电话目录中找到一个水管工。
C1 noun /ˌbɪbliˈɒɡrəfi/

bibliography

参考书目
Meaning
a list of books, articles, or other sources used or referred to in scholarly work
Example
The report includes a detailed bibliography at the end.
报告在最后包括了详细的参考书目。