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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。
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。
C2 noun /ˈhɔːrs.liːt͡ʃ/

Horse-leach

马蛭
Meaning
a large species of leech that was traditionally used in veterinary medicine
Example
The veterinarian explained that horse-leach was once commonly used to treat horses.
兽医解释说，马蛭曾广泛用于治疗马匹。
C1 noun /hʌl/

hull

船体 / 种子外壳
Meaning
The outer covering of a seed or fruit; also the main body of a ship.
Example
The sailors inspected the ship’s hull for any damage.
水手们检查了船体是否有损坏。
C2 adjective /ˌhɑːrdˈbɪtn̩/

hard-bitten

坚韧且经验丰富
Meaning
tough and experienced, not easily affected by emotions or hardship
Example
The hard-bitten detective showed no sign of surprise at the crime scene.
那个经验丰富的侦探在犯罪现场毫无惊讶之情。
C2 adjective/noun /haɪˈbɜːrniən/

hibernian

爱尔兰的
Meaning
Relating to Ireland or the Irish.
Example
He enjoyed reading about Hibernian culture and history.
他喜欢阅读关于爱尔兰文化和历史的书籍。
B1 verb/noun /haɪk/

hike

Meaning
To take a long walk in the countryside or mountains; also to increase suddenly (prices, rates, etc.).
Example
We decided to hike in the hills this weekend.
B2 adjective /ˈhoʊm.sɪk/

Homesick

想家; 离家的悲伤
Meaning
experiencing a longing for one's home during a period of absence from it; missing home
Example
After three months studying abroad, Maria felt increasingly homesick for her family.
在国外学习三个月后，玛丽亚越来越想念她的家人。
C2 adjective hjʊˈrɪs.tɪk

heuristic

启发式
Meaning
Enabling a person to discover or learn something for themselves; experimental learning approach.
Example
Teachers use heuristic techniques to encourage self-learning.
教师使用启发式技巧来鼓励自学。
A1 pronoun /hɜːrz/

hers

她的（女性的）东西
Meaning
used to refer to something that belongs to or is associated with a female person previously mentioned or easily identified.
Example
That blue bag is hers.
那个蓝色的包是她的。
C1 adjective /ˌhæpi ɡoʊ ˈlʌki/

happy-go-lucky

无忧无虑的，轻松的，无忧的
Meaning
cheerfully unconcerned about the future; carefree
Example
She has a happy-go-lucky attitude and never worries about tomorrow.
她有着无忧无虑的态度，从不担心明天。
C1 noun /ˈhɜːrbɪsaɪd/

herbicide

除草剂
Meaning
A chemical substance used to kill unwanted plants, especially weeds.
Example
Farmers used herbicide to protect their crops from invasive weeds.
农民们使用除草剂来保护他们的作物免受侵入性杂草的影响。
C2 noun /ˈhæknɪ/

hackney

出租马, 陈腐
Meaning
a horse kept for ordinary riding or hire; also used for something overused or trite
Example
The old hackney was still pulling the carriage.
那匹旧出租马仍然拉着马车。
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。
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。
B1 adjective /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/

historical

历史的
Meaning
Related to history or past events.
Example
The museum has a large collection of historical documents.
博物馆收藏了大量历史文件。
C1 adjective /ˈhæb.ɪ.tə.bəl/

Habitable

宜居
Meaning
suitable or good enough to live in
Example
The planet Mars may become habitable in the future.
火星在未来可能变得宜居。
B2 adverb /ˈhev.ɪ.li/

Heavily

猛烈地; 强烈地
Meaning
with great weight; to a great degree; intensely
Example
It rained heavily throughout the night.
整个晚上都在猛烈下雨。
C1 noun /ˈhaɪ.nəs/

Highness

陛下; 王室头衔
Meaning
a title given to a person of royal rank; the quality or state of being high or elevated
Example
Your Highness, the royal carriage is ready to take you to the state banquet this evening.
陛下，皇家马车已准备好将您带到今晚的国宴。
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。
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。
B1 adjective hɪˈstɔːrɪk

historic

历史的
Meaning
Famous or significant in history, or potentially so.
Example
Victory Day is a historic moment for Bangladesh.
胜利日是孟加拉国的一个历史性时刻。
A2 noun /hoʊl/

Hole

洞; 孔;
Meaning
a hollow place in a solid body or surface; an opening through something
Example
The dog dug a deep hole in the backyard to bury its favorite bone.
那只狗在后院挖了一个深洞来埋它最喜欢的骨头。
C1 adjective /haɪˈdrɔːlɪk/

hydraulic

液压的
Meaning
operated by the pressure of liquid, especially water or oil
Example
The mechanic repaired the hydraulic system of the machine.
机械师修理了机器的液压系统。
B2 noun /ˈɑːnər/

honor

荣誉
Meaning
high respect; great esteem
Example
He received an award in honor of his achievements.
他因他的成就而获得了一项荣誉。
C2 noun /ˈhɔːtɪnəs/

haughtiness

傲慢
Meaning
The appearance or quality of being arrogantly superior and disdainful.
Example
His haughtiness made him unpopular among his peers.
他的傲慢使他在同事中不受欢迎。
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 verb /ˈhɜːrtl/

hurtle

快速行驶
Meaning
To move or cause to move at great speed, often in a dangerous way.
Example
The car hurtled down the mountain road.
汽车快速行驶在山路上。
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 noun (plural) /ˈhɪntərlændz/

hinterlands

偏远地区
Meaning
Plural of hinterland; remote or less developed regions.
Example
Explorers traveled deep into the hinterlands of the country.
探险者深入到该国的偏远地区。
B2 noun /ˈher ˌpɪn/

Hair pin

发簪
Meaning
a thin piece of metal or plastic used to hold hair in place
Example
She used several hair pins to secure her elegant updo.
她用几根发簪固定住她的优雅盘发。
C1 noun /ˈhɛksəˌɡɒn/

hexagon

六边形
Meaning
A six-sided polygon.
Example
A honeycomb cell is shaped like a hexagon.
蜂巢的单元是六边形的。
C2 noun /hɪˈlærɪti/

hilarity

爆笑
Meaning
Extreme amusement, especially when expressed by laughter.
Example
The movie caused great hilarity among the audience.
这部电影在观众中引起了极大的爆笑。
B2 adjective /ˈhek.tɪk/

Hectic

忙碌的; 激烈的; 充满活动的
Meaning
very busy and full of activity; frantic; characterized by intense activity or excitement
Example
My schedule has been hectic lately with back-to-back meetings.
最近我的日程表因为连场会议而变得忙碌。
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 /hjuːˈmɪlieɪt/

humiliate

侮辱
Meaning
to make someone feel ashamed or foolish by injuring their dignity
Example
He was humiliated by his public failure.
他因公共失败而感到羞辱。
C2 adjective /ˌhɜːrkjʊˈliːən/

herculean

极其困难
Meaning
Requiring great strength or effort; very difficult to perform.
Example
It was a herculean task to rebuild the city after the disaster.
灾难后重建城市是一项极其困难的任务。
C1 adjective /hjuːˈmeɪn/

humane

人道的
Meaning
Showing compassion or benevolence.
Example
The doctor provided humane treatment to the injured animals.
医生对受伤的动物提供了人道治疗。
B2 adjective /ˈhoʊmli/

Homely

简单舒适；没有虚饰；外表朴素；温馨亲切
Meaning
simple and comfortable; unpretentious; plain in appearance; cozy and familiar
Example
She enjoyed the homely atmosphere of the small café.
她喜欢那个小咖啡馆的温馨氛围。
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 /hɑːrp/

Harp

竖琴
Meaning
a large triangular musical instrument with strings that are plucked
Example
The angel played a beautiful melody on the harp.
天使在竖琴上弹奏了一首美丽的旋律。
A1 pronoun /hɪm/

him

他
Meaning
Used to refer to a male person or animal already mentioned.
Example
I saw him at the park yesterday.
我昨天在公园看见了他。
B2 noun /həˈraɪ.zənz/

horizons

地平线
Meaning
The limit of a person's mental perception, experience, or interest.
Example
The telescope opens new horizons for astronomy.
望远镜为天文学打开了新的地平线。
C2 noun /hoʊ/

Hoe

锄头
Meaning
a gardening tool with a thin metal blade used for breaking up soil and removing weeds
Example
The farmer used a hoe to remove weeds from his vegetable garden.
农夫使用锄头从他的蔬菜园中移除杂草。
B1 verb /hiːl/

heal

治愈
Meaning
to cure; to become healthy again
Example
Time will heal all wounds.
时间会治愈所有的伤口。
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 /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 noun /ˈhɛptɑːrki/

heptarchy

七国联邦
Meaning
A group of seven rulers or governments, especially the seven Anglo-Saxon kingdoms in early England.
Example
The history book described the heptarchy of Anglo-Saxon England.
历史书描述了盎格鲁撒克逊英格兰的七国联合。
C1 verb /ˈheɪsən/

hasten

加速
Meaning
To move or act quickly; to cause something to happen sooner.
Example
He hastened to finish his work before the deadline.
他急忙在截止日期前完成工作。
C2 adjective /ˌhaɪpərˈbɔːriən/

hyperborean

极北的
Meaning
Relating to the extreme north; very cold or frigid.
Example
The explorers prepared for the hyperborean climate of the Arctic.
探险者为北极的极北气候做准备。
C2 noun /ˈhʌvəl/

hovel

Meaning
a small, poorly built, and dirty house
Example
The refugees lived in a makeshift hovel.
C2 noun /ˈhɑːdɪhʊd/

hardihood

勇气，胆量
Meaning
Courage, boldness, or daring behavior; also physical robustness.
Example
The mountaineer's hardihood impressed the entire team.
登山者的硬气打动了整个团队。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈhɔː.ti/

Haughty

傲慢的; 高傲的
Meaning
arrogantly superior and disdainful; showing excessive pride
Example
She gave him a haughty look and walked away.
她给了他一个傲慢的眼神，走开了。
C2 adjective /ˈhɔːrtətɪv/

hortative

Meaning
Giving strong encouragement or urging.
Example
The teacher gave a hortative speech to motivate the students before the exam.
A1 adjective /haɪ/

high

高
Meaning
At or to a great height; greater than normal in amount, degree, or intensity.
Example
The mountain peak is very high.
山顶非常高。
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。
C1 noun /haɪˈeɪtəs/

hiatus

间歇
Meaning
A pause or break in continuity of a process or activity.
Example
The show returned after a long hiatus.
节目在长时间的间歇后重新开始。
A2 adjective /ˈɑːnɪst/

honest

诚实
Meaning
free of deceit and untruthfulness; sincere
Example
She is known as an honest and trustworthy person.
她被认为是一个诚实和值得信赖的人。
A1 noun /ˈhʌzbənd/

husband

丈夫
Meaning
A married man regarded in relation to his spouse.
Example
Her husband is very supportive of her career.
她的丈夫非常支持她的职业。
B2 adjective /ˈhɪli/

hilly

多丘陵的
Meaning
having many hills; characterized by hills or slopes
Example
The village is located in a beautiful hilly region.
这个村庄位于一个美丽的多丘陵地区。
C2 noun /ˈhaɪərlɪŋ/

hireling

雇佣者
Meaning
A person who works for payment only, often with little loyalty or principle.
Example
The mercenary was dismissed as just a hireling with no real loyalty.
雇佣兵被解雇，只是一个没有真正忠诚的雇佣者。
C2 adjective /hərˈmɛtɪk/

hermetic

密封的
Meaning
Completely sealed, especially so that no air can enter or escape.
Example
The medicine was kept in a hermetic container.
药物被保存在一个密封的容器中。
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.
A1 noun /help/

Help

帮助; 援助
Meaning
the action of helping someone to do something; assistance or support
Example
The volunteer offered his help to carry the elderly woman's groceries to her car.
志愿者提供了帮助，将那位年长妇女的购物袋搬到她的车里。
B1 adjective /ˈhæn.səm/

handsome

Meaning
attractive in appearance, usually referring to men; also can mean generous or impressive in size.
Example
He looked very handsome in his new suit.
B2 adjective /ˈhɑːrtˌbreɪkɪŋ/

Heartbreaking

令人心碎的; 令人痛心的; 心碎的
Meaning
causing overwhelming distress; very sad or disappointing
Example
The documentary showed heartbreaking scenes of children in poverty.
纪录片展示了贫困中孩子们令人心碎的场景。
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。
C1 noun /ˈhæm.lət/

Hamlet

小村庄
Meaning
a small rural settlement, smaller than a village; a small community
Example
The tiny hamlet nestled in the valley had only a dozen houses and one small church.
位于山谷中的小村庄只有十几座房子和一座小教堂。
B1 noun /ˈhɔːlweɪ/

hallway

走廊
Meaning
a corridor in a building that connects rooms
Example
The kids left their shoes in the hallway.
孩子们把鞋子留在了走廊里。
C1 noun /haʊnd/

Hound

猎犬
Meaning
a dog bred for hunting, typically having a keen sense of smell
Example
The bloodhound tracked the scent through the dense forest.
血猎犬穿过茂密的森林追踪气味。
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。
B1 noun /ˈhɛdˌlaɪn/

headline

头条新闻
Meaning
The title of a newspaper article printed in large letters.
Example
The scandal made front-page headlines.
丑闻成为了头条新闻。
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。
C2 noun /hɪˈdʒɛməni/ or /ˈhɛdʒəmoʊni/

hegemony

霸权
Meaning
leadership or dominance, especially by one state or group over others
Example
The empire maintained its hegemony over neighboring states.
帝国保持了对邻国的霸权。
A1 verb /hoʊp/

hope

希望
Meaning
to expect and desire that something will happen
Example
I hope it doesn't rain tomorrow.
我希望明天不会下雨。
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。
B2 noun /ˈhænd.fʊl/

Handful

一把; 一小部分或数量; 难以控制的东西
Meaning
a quantity that fills the hand; a small number or amount; something difficult to control
Example
She grabbed a handful of nuts from the bowl before heading out for her walk.
她从碗里抓了一把坚果，然后去散步。
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 noun /ˈhɑːrvɪst/

harvest

收获
Meaning
the process or period of gathering crops
Example
Farmers are busy during the rice harvest season.
农民在稻谷收获季节非常忙碌。
C1 noun ˈhaɪ.drə.dʒən ˈpaʊ.əd bʌsɪz

hydrogen-powered buses

氢能公交车
Meaning
Buses powered by hydrogen fuel cells that produce only water vapor as emission.
Example
Hydrogen-powered buses reduce air pollution.
氢能公交车减少空气污染。
A2 adjective /ˈhelp.fəl/

Helpful

有帮助的; 有益的
Meaning
giving or providing assistance; useful; beneficial
Example
She was very helpful in organizing the event.
她在组织活动中非常有帮助。
C1 noun/verb /ˈhɛmərɪdʒ/

hemorrhage

出血
Meaning
A significant loss of blood from a ruptured blood vessel, or to lose blood heavily.
Example
The patient suffered a severe brain hemorrhage.
患者遭受了严重的脑出血。
C2 noun /ˈhɛksəˌpɒd/

hexapod

六足动物
Meaning
An insect or other organism with six legs.
Example
The scientist observed a hexapod crawling on the leaf.
科学家观察到一个六足动物在叶子上爬行。
B1 noun /hel/

Hell

地狱; 痛苦的状态; 极其不愉快的经历
Meaning
a place regarded in various religions as a spiritual realm of evil and suffering; an extremely unpleasant experience
Example
Working in the factory during summer was absolute hell due to the extreme heat.
在工厂里工作时，由于极端的高温，简直是地狱。
C2 noun /ˈhɛfər/

heifer

小母牛
Meaning
a young cow that has not borne a calf
Example
The farmer raised a heifer for dairy production.
农民为乳制品生产养了一头小母牛。
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。
B2 adjective /hɑːrʃ/

Harsh

严厉的; 粗糙的; 残酷的; 严格的
Meaning
unpleasantly hard or rough in texture; cruel or severe
Example
The teacher gave harsh criticism about my work.
老师对我的工作给出了严厉的批评。
B2 adjective /ˈhjuː.mər.əs/

Humorous

幽默的; 好笑的; 引起笑声的;
Meaning
funny; amusing; causing laughter;
Example
His humorous stories always make everyone laugh.
他的幽默故事总是让每个人都笑。
B2 noun /haɪˈdreɪʃən/

hydration

将足够的液体提供给身体组织的过程。
Meaning
The process of providing an adequate amount of liquid to bodily tissues.
Example
Proper hydration is essential for maintaining body functions.
适当的水合作用对于维持身体功能至关重要。
A1 noun /ˈhɒs.pɪ.təl/

hospital

医院
Meaning
an institution where sick or injured people are given medical treatment
Example
He was taken to the hospital after the accident.
事故发生后，他被送往医院。
A1 interjection /heɪ/

hey

嘿
Meaning
used to attract attention, express surprise, or greet someone
Example
Hey, how are you doing today?
嘿，你今天怎么样？
C1 verb /hɔːrd/

hoard

囤积
Meaning
to accumulate and hide away a large supply of something, often secretly
Example
During the crisis, many people began to hoard food and water.
在危机期间，许多人开始囤积食物和水。
A2 noun /ˈhɛlɪˌkɒptər/

helicopter

直升机
Meaning
an aircraft with rotating blades that can take off and land vertically
Example
The helicopter landed safely on the hospital roof.
直升机安全地着陆在医院的屋顶。
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。
B2 noun /ˈhedʒhɒɡ/

Hedge-hog

刺猬
Meaning
a small mammal with a spiny coat that can roll into a ball for defense
Example
The hedgehog rolled into a ball when it felt threatened.
当刺猬感到威胁时，它滚成一团。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈhær.oʊ.ɪŋ/

harrowing

令人痛苦的和可怕的
Meaning
extremely distressing or upsetting
Example
It was a harrowing experience to witness the accident.
目睹事故是一次令人痛苦的经历。
C1 noun /hɔːrd/

horde

一群人
Meaning
A large group or crowd, especially one that is disorderly or difficult to control.
Example
A horde of fans gathered outside the stadium.
一群粉丝聚集在体育场外。
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。
B1 adjective /ˈhɪd.ən/

Hidden

隐藏的; 秘密的; 看不见的
Meaning
concealed from view; kept secret; not visible or apparent
Example
There was a hidden camera in the room.
房间里有一个隐藏的摄像头。
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。
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。
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.
C2 noun /ˌhoʊ.mi.oʊˈsteɪ.sɪs/

homeostasis

体内平衡，由生理过程维持的生理稳定性
Meaning
The tendency toward a relatively stable equilibrium between interdependent elements, especially as maintained by physiological processes.
Example
The human body maintains homeostasis through temperature regulation.
人体通过温度调节维持同态稳态。
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 /həˌluː.sɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Hallucination

幻觉; 看到不存在的事物
Meaning
an experience involving the apparent perception of something not present; a false or distorted perception
Example
The patient experienced visual hallucinations as a side effect of the medication.
病人在服用药物时经历了视觉幻觉。
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。
C1 noun /hoʊks/

Hoax

骗局; 欺骗; 愚弄
Meaning
a humorous or malicious deception; something intended to trick or deceive people
Example
The news about aliens landing turned out to be an elaborate hoax created by pranksters.
外星人着陆的新闻结果证明是一种由恶作剧者创造的精心策划的恶作剧。
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。
B2 adjective /ˈhændi/

handy

易于使用
Meaning
convenient to use or easily accessible; skillful with the hands
Example
This pocket knife is very handy when you go camping.
这把口袋刀在露营时非常有用。
B2 adjective /hɪˈlɛəriəs/

hilarious

极其有趣
Meaning
Extremely funny or amusing.
Example
The comedian told a hilarious story that had everyone laughing.
那位喜剧演员讲了一个极其有趣的故事，让每个人都笑了。
C1 adjective ˌhaɪ.pəˈθet.ɪ.kəl

hypothetical

假设的, 假定的, 理论的
Meaning
Based on or serving as a hypothesis; supposed but not necessarily real or true.
Example
The discussion was based on hypothetical scenarios.
讨论基于假设的场景。
C2 adjective /ˈhaɪndmoʊst/

hindmost

最远的
Meaning
Farthest back; last in position.
Example
The hindmost car in the convoy broke down first.
车队中最远的车先坏了。
A1 pronoun /hiː/

he

他 (男性)
Meaning
used to refer to a male person or animal already mentioned or easily identified
Example
He is my best friend.
他是我最好的朋友。
B1 verb /haɪər/

hire

雇用
Meaning
to employ someone for wages; to rent or engage services
Example
The company will hire new employees next month.
公司将在下个月雇用新员工。
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。
B2 verb /ˈhʌvər/

hover

在空中静止，不向前或后移动
Meaning
to remain in the air in one place without moving forward or backward
Example
The helicopter hovered over the city.
直升机悬停在城市上空。
C1 adverb /ˈhʌŋ.ɡrə.li/

Hungrily

饥饿地; 贪婪地; 渴望地
Meaning
in a way that shows hunger; greedily; eagerly
Example
The dog ate hungrily after not eating for hours.
狗在几个小时没吃东西后，饥饿地吃了起来。
C2 adjective /heɪl/

hale

健康
Meaning
strong and healthy, especially of an elderly person
Example
Despite his age, the man remained hale and active.
尽管他的年龄，他依然保持健康和活跃。
C2 noun /ˈhɪlək/

hillock

小丘
Meaning
A small hill or mound.
Example
The children climbed up the grassy hillock to watch the sunset.
孩子们爬上了草地上的小丘去看日落。