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C1 noun /haɪˈpɜːrbəli/

hyperbole

夸张法
Meaning
Exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.
Example
Saying 'I’m so hungry I could eat a horse' is a classic example of hyperbole.
'我饿得可以吃下一匹马' 是夸张法的经典例子。
B2 noun /skɑːr/

Scar

疤痕
Meaning
a mark left on the skin after a wound has healed; lasting emotional damage
Example
The accident left a permanent scar on his forehead.
事故在他额头上留下了永久的伤疤。
B1 adjective /ˈsplendɪd/

Splendid

壮丽的; 极好的; 印象深刻的
Meaning
magnificent; excellent; very impressive
Example
The castle looked splendid in the sunset.
城堡在日落时看起来很壮丽。
C1 adjective /ɡlaɪˈsiː.mɪk/

glycemic

与葡萄糖相关
Meaning
Relating to the presence of glucose in the blood and how foods affect blood sugar levels.
Example
High-glycemic foods cause a rapid increase in blood sugar.
高血糖指数的食物会迅速提高血糖水平。
C2 noun /laʊs/

Louse

虱子
Meaning
a small insect that lives on the hair or skin of people or animals
Example
The child had a louse in his hair.
孩子的头发里有一只虱子。
B1 noun /əˈkeɪ.ʒən/

Occasion

场合; 特殊事件
Meaning
a particular time or instance of an event; a special celebration
Example
Their wedding was a joyous occasion.
他们的婚礼是一个喜庆的场合。
A2 noun /staɪl/

Style

风格
Meaning
a particular way of doing something; a distinctive appearance or manner of expression
Example
She has her own unique style of writing that captivates readers.
她有自己独特的写作风格，吸引了读者。
C1 noun /fɪˈnɛs/

finesse

精妙, 技巧, 高雅
Meaning
Subtlety and skill; refinement and delicacy in performance or artistry.
Example
The artist painted with great finesse.
艺术家以极高的精妙感画画。
C2 adjective /ɔːrˈθɑːɡənl/

orthogonal

正交
Meaning
at right angles; independent or unrelated
Example
In mathematics, two vectors are orthogonal if their dot product is zero.
在数学中，如果两个向量的点积为零，它们就是正交的。
B2 noun /kəmˈplaɪ.əns/

compliance

遵守
Meaning
The practice of conforming to rules, regulations, or laws; obedience to orders or instructions.
Example
Schools expect compliance with their rules and policies.
学校期望遵守他们的规则和政策。
C1 adjective /əˈprɛs.ɪv/

Oppressive

压迫的
Meaning
Harsh and authoritarian; overwhelming; causing distress; tyrannical;
Example
The oppressive heat made it difficult to work outside during the summer.
压迫性的热浪使得夏天在外工作变得很困难。
B2 adjective /ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəbəl/

unpredictable

不可预测的
Meaning
not able to be predicted; changing suddenly and unexpectedly
Example
The weather in this region is highly unpredictable.
这个地区的天气非常不可预测。
B2 noun /ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəm/

mechanism

机制
Meaning
A system of parts working together in a machine; a process or technique for achieving something.
Example
The mechanism of the clock stopped working after years of use.
钟表的机制在多年使用后停止工作。
B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈmaɪn/

undermine

削弱
Meaning
to gradually weaken or damage something or someone
Example
Constant criticism can undermine a child's confidence.
持续的批评可能会削弱孩子的自信心。
C2 verb /dʒaɪb/

gibe

嘲笑
Meaning
To make insulting or mocking remarks; to taunt.
Example
The fans gibed at the losing team.
粉丝们嘲笑失败的队伍。
B2 noun /ˌɪnstəˈbɪləti/

instability

不稳定
Meaning
lack of stability or balance; tendency to change, fail, or collapse easily
Example
Political instability has slowed economic growth in the region.
政治不稳定减缓了该地区的经济增长。
B1 noun /ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒmənt/

encouragement

鼓励
Meaning
the action of giving someone support, confidence, or hope
Example
Her encouragement helped me finish the project.
她的鼓励帮助我完成了项目。
B2 noun /təˈreɪn/

terrain

地形
Meaning
a stretch of land, especially with regard to its physical features
Example
The soldiers had to cross rough terrain during the mission.
士兵们必须在任务期间穿越艰难的地形。
A2 noun /steɪdʒ/

stage

舞台
Meaning
a raised platform or area for performances or presentations
Example
The actor stepped onto the stage to deliver his speech.
演员登上舞台，发表他的演讲。
A1 determiner/pronoun /boʊθ/

both

两个
Meaning
referring to two people or things together
Example
Both of the children were excited about the trip.
这两个孩子对旅行感到兴奋。
B2 noun /ˈprɛzɪdənsi/

presidency

总统职务
Meaning
the office or position of being a president
Example
He was elected to the presidency in 2020.
他在2020年当选为总统。
B2 adverb /ðɛrˈæftər/

thereafter

从那时起
Meaning
from that time on
Example
He moved to Canada and thereafter started a new life.
他搬到了加拿大，之后开始了新生活。
B2 noun /ˈstɑːrtər/

starter

开始某事的人或事物；一餐的第一道菜
Meaning
a person or thing that starts something; the first course of a meal
Example
The starter of the meal was a fresh salad.
餐前小吃是一份新鲜的沙拉。
B1 adjective /ˈwɪl.ɪŋ/

Willing

愿意; 准备
Meaning
ready, eager, or prepared to do something
Example
She is willing to help with the project.
她愿意帮助项目。
B2 adjective /ˈbʌmpi/

Bumpy

崎岖不平的；颠簸的
Meaning
having an uneven surface; rough; jolting
Example
The bumpy road made the car ride very uncomfortable.
颠簸的路让汽车的行驶变得非常不舒服。
C1 adjective /vəˈluː.mə.nəs/

voluminous

庞大, 宽广, 巨大
Meaning
Occupying or containing much space; large in volume, in particular.
Example
The library contained a voluminous collection of books.
图书馆里有一个庞大的书籍收藏。
C2 adjective /ˈnʌpʃəl/

nuptial

婚礼的
Meaning
Relating to marriage or weddings.
Example
The couple prepared for their nuptial ceremony with great joy.
这对夫妇满怀喜悦地准备他们的婚礼仪式。
C2 adjective /ɪˈnɪmɪkəl/

inimical

敌对的 / 不利的
Meaning
tending to obstruct or harm; unfriendly or hostile
Example
The policy was inimical to the country's economic growth.
该政策对该国的经济增长不利。
B1 noun /rɪˈpɔːtɪŋ/

reporting

报道
Meaning
the act of giving news or information about something
Example
Good reporting is essential for public awareness.
好的报道对公众意识至关重要。
B2 noun /ˈflɒrɪst/

florist

花店老板
Meaning
A person who sells and arranges flowers.
Example
We bought a bouquet from the local florist.
我们在当地的花店买了一个花束。
C2 adjective /nɪˈfɛəriəs/

nefarious

邪恶的，犯罪的，或道德上糟糕的
Meaning
Wicked, criminal, or morally bad.
Example
The police uncovered a nefarious plot to cheat investors.
警方揭露了一个邪恶的阴谋，试图欺骗投资者。
B2 verb /ˈskroʊlɪŋ/

scrolling

滚动
Meaning
Moving through content on a screen by sliding up or down.
Example
Scrolling through feeds wastes a lot of time.
在信息流中滚动浪费了很多时间。
A2 adjective /ˈkraʊdɪd/

crowded

幸福
Meaning
filled with too many people or things
Example
The bus was so crowded that I could hardly move.
当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
B2 noun /ˈɜːθ.wɜːm/

Earth-worm

蚯蚓
Meaning
a segmented worm that lives in soil and helps decompose organic matter
Example
The gardener was happy to find many earthworms in the soil.
园丁很高兴在土壤中发现了许多蚯蚓。
B2 adjective /əˈpærənt/

apparent

显而易见
Meaning
Clearly visible or understood; obvious.
Example
It soon became apparent that he was not telling the truth.
很快就变得显而易见，他没有说实话。
B2 noun /ˌep.ɪˈdem.ɪk/

Epidemic

流行病
Meaning
a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community
Example
The flu epidemic affected thousands of people across the country.
流感疫情影响了全国成千上万的人。
C2 adjective ˌɪm.pəˈtɜː.bə.bəl

imperturbable

沉着冷静
Meaning
Unable to be upset or excited; not easily disturbed.
Example
His imperturbable nature made him a great leader.
他沉着冷静的性格使他成为了一个伟大的领导者。
B2 noun /ˌtɜːrməˈnɑːlədʒi/

terminology

术语
Meaning
the set of technical or special words used in a particular subject
Example
Medical terminology can be difficult for new students to understand.
医学术语可能对新学生来说很难理解。
B2 noun /ˌrezəˈveɪʃən/

Reservation

预订
Meaning
the action of reserving something; an arrangement whereby something is reserved for a particular person; a qualification to an expression of agreement or approval
Example
I made a reservation at the restaurant for tonight.
我为今晚在餐厅做了一个预定。
C2 adjective /ˌɛl.ɪˈdʒaɪ.ək/

elegiac

哀歌的
Meaning
Expressing sorrow, often for something past; resembling an elegy.
Example
The novel ends on an elegiac note, mourning the lost era.
这本小说以哀歌的语气结束，哀悼失落的时代。
C1 adjective /ˈfrɪvələs/

frivolous

轻浮
Meaning
Not having any serious purpose or value; silly or unimportant.
Example
She dismissed the frivolous complaint quickly.
她迅速驳回了这个轻浮的投诉。
C2 adjective /dɪˈdjuːsəbl/

deducible

可推断的
Meaning
able to be deduced; possible to be inferred
Example
The solution is deducible from the data provided.
解决方案可以从提供的数据中推断出来。
C2 verb /ɛksˈproʊprieɪt/

expropriate

征用
Meaning
To take property from its owner, especially by authority or for public use.
Example
The government decided to expropriate the land for a new highway.
政府决定征用这块土地来修建一条新高速公路。
C2 noun /ˈfrɛs.koʊ/

fresco

壁画
Meaning
A painting done rapidly in watercolor on wet plaster so that the colors penetrate the surface
Example
The church walls were decorated with beautiful frescoes.
教堂的墙壁装饰着美丽的壁画。
C2 noun /ræŋˈɡuːn ˈkriːpər/

Rangoon creeper

缅甸爬山虎
Meaning
A climbing vine with fragrant flowers that change color from white to pink to red
Example
The Rangoon creeper covered the entire fence with its sweet-smelling flowers.
缅甸爬山虎用它甜美的花朵覆盖了整个篱笆。
C2 noun /ˈjuːfəni/

euphony

和谐的音调
Meaning
The quality of being pleasing to the ear, especially through harmonious combination of words.
Example
The orator's speech was full of euphony and rhythm.
演讲者的演讲充满了和谐的音韵和节奏。
C1 adjective /ˈnɪp.i/

Nippy

寒冷; 刺骨; 快速且灵活的动作
Meaning
cold; chilly; quick and agile in movement
Example
It's quite nippy outside today, you should wear a jacket.
今天外面相当寒冷，你应该穿上夹克。
B2 noun /tɛkˈnɪʃən/

technician

技术员
Meaning
a person skilled in the practical aspects of a particular science, art, or job
Example
The technician repaired the computer within an hour.
技术员在一个小时内修好了电脑。
C2 verb /bɪˈhuːvz/

behooves

有必要
Meaning
third person singular form of 'behoove'; means it is proper or necessary
Example
It behooves every citizen to follow the law.
每个公民都应该遵守法律。
A1 noun /piːˈɛm/

pm

Meaning
abbreviation for post meridiem; after midday
Example
The meeting is scheduled at 3 pm.
A2 verb /kənˈfjuːz/

confuse

混淆
Meaning
To make someone unable to think clearly; to bewilder.
Example
The complex instructions confused the students.
复杂的指示使学生感到困惑。
B1 adjective /ədˈvɛnʧərəs/

adventurous

冒险的
Meaning
Willing to take risks or try out new methods, ideas, or experiences.
Example
They participated in adventurous activities like kayaking and hiking.
他们参加了像皮划艇和远足这样的冒险活动。
B2 noun ˈnɒv.əl.ti

novelty

新颖
Meaning
The quality of being new, original, or unusual; a new or unfamiliar thing or experience.
Example
The novelty of the invention attracted investors.
发明的新颖性吸引了投资者。
B1 adjective /ˈtrʌbəld/

troubled

困扰
Meaning
experiencing or showing distress, anxiety, or worry
Example
He looked deeply troubled after hearing the bad news.
听到坏消息后，他看起来非常困扰。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈkrɛdjələs/

incredulous

Meaning
unwilling or unable to believe something
Example
He gave her an incredulous look when she claimed she could fly.
B2 noun /rɪˈzembləns/

Resemblance

相似
Meaning
the state of being alike or similar; similarity in appearance or character
Example
There's a strong resemblance between the two sisters.
这两个姐妹之间有着强烈的相似性。
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrsɪflɑːʒ/

persiflage

轻微的讽刺
Meaning
light and slightly contemptuous mockery or banter
Example
Their conversation was full of persiflage and jokes.
他们的对话充满了轻微的讽刺和笑话。
C1 noun ˌskeɪ.ləˈbɪl.ə.ti

scalability

可扩展性
Meaning
The capacity to be changed in size or scale; the ability of a system to handle a growing amount of work.
Example
The new software offers high scalability for large enterprises.
新的软件为大型企业提供了高可扩展性。
C2 noun /ˌsuː.pɚˈfluː.ə.t̬i/

superfluity

过剩
Meaning
An excessive amount of something; more than what is needed.
Example
The room was filled with a superfluity of decorations.
房间里充满了过多的装饰。
A2 adjective /ˈpɜːrfɪkt/

Perfect

完美的; 无瑕疵的; 卓越的
Meaning
flawless; excellent; without fault
Example
She delivered a perfect performance on stage.
她在舞台上做出了完美的表现。
C2 noun /dɪˈstɛnʃən/

distention

膨胀
Meaning
The state of being swollen due to internal pressure.
Example
The patient complained of abdominal pain and distention.
病人抱怨腹部疼痛和膨胀。
B2 noun /ˈlaɪnˌʌp/

lineup

阵容
Meaning
a group of people or things arranged in a sequence
Example
The event featured a star-studded lineup of musicians.
这个活动展示了一个明星云集的阵容。
B2 noun /ˌmɒdəˈreɪʃən/

moderation

Meaning
The avoidance of excess or extremes; keeping balance or within reasonable limits.
Example
He drinks wine in moderation.
A1 noun/verb /eɪdʒ/

age

年龄
Meaning
The length of time that a person has lived; to grow older.
Example
She asked his age politely.
她礼貌地询问了他的年龄。
C1 verb /əˈsæsɪneɪt/

assassinate

刺杀
Meaning
To murder someone important, often a political or religious leader, usually by surprise attack.
Example
The rebels planned to assassinate the king.
反叛者计划刺杀国王。
A2 noun ˈsaɪən.tɪst

scientist

科学家
Meaning
A person who is studying or has expert knowledge of one or more of the natural or physical sciences.
Example
The scientist proposed data-driven reforms.
这位科学家提出了基于数据的改革。
C1 noun ɪˌræʃ.ənˈæl.ɪ.ti

irrationality

非理性, 不合理, 荒谬
Meaning
The quality of being illogical or unreasonable; lack of rational thought.
Example
His decision was driven by complete irrationality.
他的决定完全是基于非理性。
C1 noun /ˈwɜːkmənʃɪp/

workmanship

工作质量
Meaning
The skill with which something is made or the quality of something made.
Example
The workmanship of the handmade furniture was impeccable.
手工制作的家具工艺无可挑剔。
C1 noun /bɪˈriːvmənt/

bereavement

Meaning
The state of having lost a loved one through death.
Example
She received many letters of sympathy during her time of bereavement.
B2 noun /ˈpaɪ.rət/

Pirate

海盗
Meaning
a person who attacks and robs ships at sea; someone who uses or reproduces copyrighted material illegally
Example
The pirate ship was spotted near the coast.
海盗船在海岸附近被发现。
C2 noun /ˈkæt.kɪn/

Catkin

猫耳花
Meaning
a drooping, often tasseled cluster of small flowers found on willow and birch trees
Example
The willow tree's catkins swayed gently in the spring breeze.
柳树的猫耳花在春风中轻轻摇晃。
C1 verb /ˈɛnərˌdʒaɪz/

energize

激发
Meaning
To give energy or vitality to something or someone.
Example
The motivational speech helped energize the team.
激励演讲帮助激励了团队。
A2 adverb /ˈsʌd.ən.li/

Suddenly

突然
Meaning
quickly and without warning; unexpectedly
Example
The car suddenly stopped in the middle of the road.
车子突然停在了路中间。
A2 pronoun /wɒtˈɛvər/

whatever

任何事情
Meaning
used to refer to anything or everything that is of the type mentioned
Example
You can choose whatever you like.
你可以选择任何你想要的。
B2 noun ˈrɛvənuː

revenue

收入
Meaning
Income, especially when of a company or organization.
Example
The company's revenue grew by 10% this year.
公司的收入今年增长了10%。
A2 noun/adjective /ˈlɪvɪŋ/

living

生活 / 生计
Meaning
the state of being alive; or a way of earning money
Example
He makes his living as a teacher.
他以教师的身份谋生。
A2 adjective /laɪt ɡriːn/

Light green

浅绿色
Meaning
a pale shade of green color; not dark green
Example
She wore a light green dress to the garden party.
她穿着一条浅绿色的裙子去参加花园聚会。
C2 noun /ˌsæv.wɑːr ˈfeər/

savoir-faire

社交技巧
Meaning
The ability to act or speak appropriately in social situations; polished social skills.
Example
She handled the delicate situation with remarkable savoir-faire.
她以卓越的社交技巧处理了这一棘手的情况。
C2 noun /ɪnˈɛrənsi/

inerrancy

无误性
Meaning
the belief or quality of being free from error; absolute correctness
Example
Some religious groups strongly affirm the inerrancy of their sacred texts.
一些宗教团体强烈坚持他们圣经的无误性。
B2 noun/verb /sɪˈmɛnt/

cement

Meaning
a powdery substance that binds materials together; to make something strong or permanent
Example
The treaty helped cement the relationship between the two countries.
C2 verb /ˈdiːɪfaɪ/

deify

神化
Meaning
to treat or worship someone or something as a god
Example
Some fans deify their favorite celebrities.
一些粉丝将他们的偶像神化。
B2 noun /ˈsuː.ɪ.saɪd/

Suicide

自杀
Meaning
the act of intentionally killing oneself
Example
Mental health professionals work to prevent suicide.
心理健康专家致力于预防自杀。
C1 adjective /tænˈdʒɛnʃəl/

tangential

切线的
Meaning
relating to or along a tangent; slightly or indirectly related to something
Example
His remarks were tangential to the main topic of discussion.
他的评论与讨论的主题有点关系。
B1 verb /dɪˈfiːt/

Defeat

失败
Meaning
to win a victory over; to overcome in battle or competition
Example
The army managed to defeat the enemy forces.
军队成功击败了敌军。
C1 noun ˌtrɪbjʊˈleɪʃən

tribulation

苦难
Meaning
A difficult time or suffering experience
Example
He endured many tribulations in his early years.
他在早年经历了许多苦难。
C1 verb /ˌriːˈkæst/

recast

重新选择演员
Meaning
To present or change something in a different form or style.
Example
The director decided to recast the role with a younger actor.
导演决定用一位年轻演员重新安排这个角色。
B2 verb /pərˈsiːv/

perceive

感知
Meaning
to become aware of or understand something through the senses
Example
I perceive a change in his attitude.
我感知到他态度的变化。
C2 noun /ˈsælvər/

salver

银托盘
Meaning
A tray, typically made of silver, used for serving food or drinks.
Example
The butler brought in the tea on a silver salver.
管家将茶水放在银托盘上端来。
C2 adjective /kænˈtæŋ.kər.əs/

cantankerous

脾气暴躁
Meaning
Bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative.
Example
The cantankerous old man complained about everything.
那个脾气暴躁的老人对一切都不满。
C1 adjective /ˈæntɪkweɪtɪd/

antiquated

过时的
Meaning
Old-fashioned or outdated.
Example
The office still uses an antiquated filing system.
办公室仍在使用过时的归档系统。
C2 verb /ˈmiːliəˌreɪt/

meliorate

改善
Meaning
To make something better or improve a condition.
Example
The new policies aim to meliorate the living conditions of the poor.
新的政策旨在改善穷人的生活条件。
B2 noun /jel/

Yell

叫喊; 尖叫; 哭喊
Meaning
a loud, sharp cry of pain, surprise, or delight; to shout loudly
Example
He let out a yell when he saw the spider.
他看到蜘蛛时发出了尖叫。
B1 noun /ˈsɛntɪˌmiːtər/

centimeter

厘米
Meaning
A metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter.
Example
The table is 120 centimeters long.
桌子长120厘米。
C1 noun /dɪsˈlɛksiə/

dyslexia

阅读障碍
Meaning
A learning disorder characterized by difficulty reading due to problems identifying speech sounds and decoding words.
Example
The teacher used special methods to help the student with dyslexia.
老师使用了特殊的方法来帮助患有阅读障碍的学生。
A1 noun /pəˈteɪ.toʊ/

Potato

土豆
Meaning
a round white vegetable with a brown or red skin that grows underground
Example
She boiled potatoes for dinner.
她煮了土豆做晚餐。
B1 verb /stæmp/

stamp

Meaning
To bring down (one's foot) heavily on the ground; to imprint a mark or seal.
Example
She stamped her foot in frustration.
B2 noun /spɑːrk/

Spark

火花
Meaning
a small fiery particle thrown off from a fire; a flash of light; something that triggers or initiates
Example
A spark from the campfire ignited the dry leaves.
篝火中的一颗火花点燃了干叶。
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。
C2 adjective /rɪˈsplɛndənt/

resplendent

辉煌
Meaning
Shining brilliantly; dazzling in appearance or effect
Example
The bride looked resplendent in her wedding gown.
新娘穿着婚纱看起来光彩照人。
B2 noun ˌrɛzɪɡˈneɪʃən

resignation

辞职
Meaning
The acceptance of something undesirable but inevitable; giving up.
Example
Her resignation from the position was unexpected.
她辞去了职位，这是出乎意料的。
C1 noun dɪˈfleɪʃən

deflation

通货紧缩
Meaning
Reduction of the general level of prices in an economy.
Example
Deflation often leads to decreased consumer spending.
通货紧缩往往导致消费者支出减少。
C1 verb /dɪˈfrɔːd/

defraud

欺诈
Meaning
to illegally take money or valuables from someone by deception
Example
The company was accused of trying to defraud investors.
公司被指控试图欺骗投资者。
C1 noun /ˈneb.jʊ.lə/

nebula

星云
Meaning
A cloud of gas and dust in outer space, sometimes visible in the night sky.
Example
The Orion Nebula is one of the brightest in the sky.
猎户座星云是天空中最明亮的之一。
B2 noun /ˈhɑːrd.ʃɪp/

Hardship

困境，痛苦
Meaning
severe suffering or privation; difficulty or distress
Example
Despite facing many hardships during the war, the family remained united and hopeful.
尽管在战争期间经历了许多困难，家庭依然保持团结和希望。
B2 noun ˈmɒnjʊmənt

monument

纪念碑
Meaning
A statue, building, or other structure erected to commemorate a notable person or event.
Example
A monument should honor his contributions.
纪念碑应该纪念他的贡献。
C2 noun /ˈdʒuː.dɪˌkeɪ.tʃər/

judicature

司法系统
Meaning
the administration of justice or the system of courts
Example
The judicature ensures that laws are fairly applied.
司法系统确保法律得到公正执行。
C2 adjective /ˈɡɔːki/

gawky

笨拙
Meaning
Awkward and clumsy in appearance or behavior.
Example
The teenager felt gawky in his oversized suit.
那个青少年在他的大西装里感到笨拙。
C2 adjective /kənˌtɛmpəˈreɪniəs/

contemporaneous

同时代的
Meaning
existing, happening, or occurring at the same time
Example
The two artists were contemporaneous and often influenced each other.
这两位艺术家是同时代的，并且经常互相影响。
A2 noun ˈsen.tərz

centers

中心
Meaning
The middle point of a circle or sphere, equidistant from every point on the circumference or surface; a place or group of buildings where a specified activity is concentrated.
Example
Centers drive regional development.
中心推动区域发展。
B2 adjective /ˈnoʊ.bəl/

Noble

高尚的；贵族的
Meaning
having high moral qualities; honorable; generous; of aristocratic birth
Example
His noble actions helped many people in need.
他的高尚行为帮助了许多需要帮助的人。
C2 noun /ˌɪndɛnˈteɪʃən/

indentation

缩进
Meaning
A space left at the beginning of a line of text; a notch or deep recess on a surface.
Example
The teacher asked the students to use proper indentation in their essays.
老师要求学生在他们的论文中使用正确的缩进。
C2 noun /ˈpiːs ɡʊdz/

Piece-goods

布料
Meaning
textiles or fabrics sold by the yard or meter; cloth materials
Example
The tailor bought piece-goods from the wholesale market to make custom dresses.
裁缝从批发市场购买了布料来制作定制的衣服。
C2 adjective /ˌɔːfˈkiː/

off-key

跑调
Meaning
out of tune; not in accordance with expected standards
Example
The singer was slightly off-key during the performance.
歌手在表演时稍微跑调了。
C1 adjective /tɛk ˈdrɪv.ən/

tech-driven

技术驱动
Meaning
Powered or guided by technology; dependent on technological advancement for operation.
Example
The agricultural sector is becoming more tech-driven for higher efficiency.
农业部门越来越依赖技术以提高效率。
C1 verb /ˈdaʊn.pleɪ/

downplay

淡化
Meaning
to make something seem less important than it really is
Example
The company tried to downplay the risks of the new product.
公司试图淡化新产品的风险。
C1 noun /ˈrɛt.ər.ɪk/

rhetoric

有效或有说服力的演讲或写作的艺术
Meaning
The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing; skillful use of language to influence others.
Example
Political leaders often use rhetoric to influence people.
政治领导人经常使用修辞来影响人们。
A2 adjective /streɪt/

Straight

直的; 直接的; 诚实的;
Meaning
extending or moving uniformly in one direction; not curved or bent; honest
Example
Draw a straight line from point A to point B.
从点A到点B画一条直线。
C1 noun əˈtrɒs.ɪ.tiz

atrocities

暴行
Meaning
Extremely wicked or cruel acts, typically involving physical violence or injury.
Example
The atrocities shocked the international community.
这些暴行震惊了国际社会。
A2 preposition /riː/

re

关于
Meaning
concerning or about (used in formal letters or emails)
Example
The letter was sent re your recent application.
该信是关于您最近的申请发出的。
C1 noun /ˌtɛstɪˈməʊnɪəlz/

testimonials

见证, 推荐信
Meaning
Written or spoken statements of praise or recommendation from clients or customers.
Example
Positive testimonials can enhance a company's reputation.
积极的见证可以提升公司的声誉。
B2 noun /ˈdoʊnər/

donor

捐赠者
Meaning
A person who gives something, especially to a charity or cause.
Example
The donor contributed generously to the hospital’s new wing.
捐赠者慷慨地为医院的新翼捐赠了资金。