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C2 adverb /ˈaɪsɪli/

icily

冷漠地
Meaning
In a very cold, unfriendly, or hostile manner.
Example
She replied icily to his question.
她冷漠地回答了他的问题。
C1 noun /ˈɔːnɪŋ/

awning

遮阳篷
Meaning
a sheet of canvas or material stretched on a frame to shelter a place from the sun or rain
Example
We sat under the awning to avoid the heavy rain.
我们坐在遮阳篷下，避免了大雨。
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 adjective /ˈmɜː.sɪ.ləs/

Merciless

冷酷无情; 残忍的;
Meaning
showing no mercy or pity; cruel and heartless
Example
The merciless dictator showed no compassion.
无情的独裁者没有显示任何同情。
C2 noun /bɪsk/

bisque

海鲜浓汤
Meaning
A rich, creamy soup made from shellfish.
Example
We ordered lobster bisque at the restaurant.
我们在餐厅点了龙虾浓汤。
C1 noun /ˈnjuːtrɪənt dɪˈfɪʃənsi/

nutrient deficiency

营养不足
Meaning
A lack of essential nutrients required for healthy plant growth, which can result in poor crop development, reduced yields, and increased susceptibility to diseases.
Example
Nutrient deficiency in the soil can reduce crop productivity.
土壤中的营养不足会降低作物的生产力。
C1 noun ˈæŋkərɪdʒ

anchorage

停泊处
Meaning
A secure holding place; a place where ships can anchor safely.
Example
The boat was anchored near the shore for safety.
船只为了安全停靠在岸边。
B2 adjective /fəˈɡɪv.ɪŋ/

Forgiving

宽容
Meaning
ready and willing to forgive; merciful; lenient
Example
She has a forgiving nature and rarely holds grudges.
她有宽容的天性，几乎不记仇。
A1 adverb /jɛs/

yes

是
Meaning
used to express affirmation, agreement, or consent
Example
Yes, I will be there at 5 o'clock.
是的，我会在五点到那里。
B2 noun /ˈɒkjʊpənt/

occupant

乘客
Meaning
A person who resides in or is present in a house, vehicle, seat, or place.
Example
The car had three occupants at the time of the accident.
事故发生时，车上有三名乘客。
C1 adjective /səbˈsɜːviənt/

subservient

Meaning
prepared to obey others unquestioningly; less important than something else
Example
She was too subservient to challenge his decision.
C1 adjective /ɪˈnɔːrdənət/

inordinate

过度的
Meaning
Excessive or unusually large in degree.
Example
She spent an inordinate amount of time on her phone.
她在手机上花费了过多的时间。
B1 noun /bʊk ˈsel.ər/

Book seller

书商
Meaning
a person who sells books, especially as a business
Example
The book seller recommended a great novel for my summer reading.
书商推荐了我暑期阅读的一本好小说。
C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈsɜːrnəbl/

indiscernible

难以察觉的
Meaning
Impossible or difficult to see, notice, or distinguish.
Example
The difference between the two shades was almost indiscernible.
这两种色调之间的差异几乎难以察觉。
A2 noun /haɪt/

height

高度
Meaning
the measurement of someone or something from base to top
Example
The height of the tower impressed the visitors.
塔的高度给游客留下了深刻的印象。
C1 adjective /əˌpɒk.əˈlɪp.tɪk/

apocalyptic

末日的
Meaning
Describing the end of the world, or something catastrophic and disastrous.
Example
The movie depicts an apocalyptic future after a nuclear war.
这部电影描绘了核战争后的末日未来。
B2 noun /ˈθɪk.nəs/

thickness

厚度
Meaning
The measure of how thick or dense something is
Example
The thickness of the book made it hard to carry.
这本书的厚度使它难以携带。
B1 noun /ˈsɜːvənt/

servant

仆人
Meaning
a person who performs duties for others, especially in a household
Example
The servant opened the door for the guests.
仆人为客人开门。
C1 noun /mɔːˈtæləti/

mortality

死亡率
Meaning
the state of being subject to death; the death rate of a population
Example
Advancements in medicine have reduced child mortality significantly.
医学的进步显著降低了婴儿死亡率。
C1 adjective /ˈmaɪndləs/

mindless

无意义的
Meaning
without thought or intelligence; done without consideration
Example
He was bored by the mindless tasks at work.
他对工作中无意义的任务感到无聊。
C1 noun/verb /stæmˈpiːd/

stampede

混乱的人群
Meaning
A sudden, uncontrolled rush of people or animals; to cause a mass movement.
Example
The loud noise caused a stampede of the crowd.
嘈杂的声音引起了人群中的一阵奔跑。
A1 adjective /ˈevri/

Every

每个; 所有; 无一例外
Meaning
each one; all; without exception
Example
Every student must complete their homework.
每个学生都必须完成作业。
C2 adjective /juːˈnɪsənənt/

unisonant

和谐的
Meaning
Sounding together or in harmony.
Example
The unisonant voices created a powerful effect.
和谐的声音创造了强大的效果。
C1 verb /dɪˈraɪd/

deride

嘲笑
Meaning
to mock or ridicule someone or something
Example
The critics derided the new movie for its poor script.
评论家嘲笑了这部新电影，因其糟糕的剧本。
C2 adjective /ˈtɪtjələr/

titular

名义上的
Meaning
holding a title or position in name only without real power; relating to the title of a work
Example
She is the titular head of the committee, but decisions are made by the coordinator.
她是委员会的名义上的负责人，但决策由协调员做出。
B2 noun /prɪˈkɔː.ʃən/

Precaution

预防
Meaning
an action taken in advance to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening
Example
As a precaution, we should bring extra water on the hike.
作为预防措施，我们应该在徒步旅行中带上额外的水。
C2 noun /ˈkæbəˌlɪzəm/

cabalism

卡巴利主义
Meaning
The doctrines, practices, or secretive dealings of a cabal.
Example
The historian wrote extensively about cabalism in the royal court.
历史学家在王室宫廷中广泛写作关于卡巴利主义的内容。
C1 verb/noun /ˈsɒldər/

solder

焊接
Meaning
To join metal parts together by melting and putting a filler metal into the joint
Example
He soldered the broken wires back together.
他将断裂的电线重新焊接在一起。
C1 noun /ˈdiːviəns/

deviance

偏差
Meaning
Behavior that differs from accepted social or moral standards.
Example
The book studies deviance in urban youth culture.
这本书研究了城市青少年文化中的偏差。
B2 noun /ˈɔːrɡənaɪzər/

organizer

组织者
Meaning
a person who arranges or coordinates activities, events, or groups; a tool or item used to keep things in order
Example
She worked as the main organizer of the international conference.
她是这次国际会议的主要组织者。
C1 noun /ˈtræpɪŋz/

trappings

外在标志
Meaning
the outward signs, features, or objects associated with a role, event, or status
Example
The king appeared with all the trappings of royalty.
国王带着所有的皇家标志出现。
C2 noun /ˌtrænspəˈzɪʃən/

transposition

转位
Meaning
the act of changing the order or position of something
Example
The transposition of digits caused an error in the calculation.
数字的转位导致了计算中的错误。
C1 verb /pɜːrtʃ/

perch

Meaning
To sit or rest on something high or narrow.
Example
The bird perched on the fence.
C2 noun /ˌfɪziˈɑːɡrəfi/

physiography

地貌学
Meaning
the study of the physical features of the earth's surface
Example
He specialized in physiography to understand the landscape of the region.
他专攻地貌学，以了解该地区的景观。
C2 verb /trænsˈfjuːz/

transfuse

Meaning
to transfer blood or another fluid into a vein or body part; to instill a quality or idea into someone or something
Example
The doctor had to transfuse blood into the patient after the surgery.
A2 noun, verb /raʊ/ (argument), /roʊ/ (line of things)

row

排 / 争吵
Meaning
A line of things or people; also, a noisy quarrel; to propel a boat with oars.
Example
They had a loud row about money.
他们就钱大声争吵。
C1 adjective /ˌæntiˈneɪtl/

antenatal

产前
Meaning
Relating to the medical care and treatment given to a pregnant woman before the birth of her child.
Example
She attended regular antenatal checkups throughout her pregnancy.
她在怀孕期间定期参加产前检查。
C1 noun ˌlɪb.ər.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

liberalization

自由化
Meaning
The removal or loosening of restrictions on something, typically an economic or political system.
Example
The liberalization of trade policies attracted foreign investments.
贸易政策的自由化吸引了外国投资。
B1 noun /ˈneɪʃən/

nation

国家
Meaning
a large group of people united by common descent, history, culture, or language
Example
The nation celebrated its independence day with pride.
国家以自豪的心情庆祝独立日。
C1 adverb /əˈtroʊʃəsli/

atrociously

极其糟糕地
Meaning
in a very cruel, shocking, or extremely bad manner
Example
The service at the restaurant was atrociously slow.
这家餐馆的服务慢得极其糟糕。
C2 verb /ˈnɔːzieɪt/

nauseate

引起恶心
Meaning
To make someone feel sick, with an inclination to vomit.
Example
The spoiled food nauseated him quickly.
坏掉的食物很快让他感到恶心。
B2 adjective /ˈtaɪm.li/

Timely

及时的; 准时的
Meaning
happening at the right time; punctual
Example
His timely arrival saved the meeting.
他及时的到达拯救了会议。
B2 adjective /ˈpɑːr.ʃəl/

Partial

部分的; 有偏见的;
Meaning
incomplete; showing bias or prejudice
Example
The judge gave a partial decision in favor of the defendant.
法官做出了部分有利于被告的决定。
C2 noun /ˌɪmbəˈsɪləti/

imbecility

愚蠢
Meaning
Extreme foolishness, stupidity, or weakness of mind.
Example
The plan was abandoned due to its sheer imbecility.
由于其极端的愚蠢，计划被放弃。
B2 noun əˌpriː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən

appreciation

增值
Meaning
An increase in the value of an asset over time.
Example
Real estate properties often experience appreciation over time.
房地产通常随着时间的推移而增值。
B2 noun /ˈsɛm.iˌsɜːr.kəl/

semicircle

半圆
Meaning
Half of a circle or something shaped like half of a circle.
Example
The students sat in a semicircle around the teacher.
学生们围绕老师坐成半圆形。
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 noun /ˈblʌd.ʃed/

Bloodshed

流血; 屠杀
Meaning
the killing or wounding of people, typically in large numbers during a conflict
Example
The peace treaty was signed to prevent further bloodshed.
和平条约被签署，以防止进一步的流血。
C1 adjective /ˌəʊvərˈstɪmjʊˌleɪtɪd/

overstimulated

过度刺激的
Meaning
Excessively excited or aroused, overwhelmed by too much stimulus.
Example
Overstimulated minds can lead to burnout and decreased productivity.
过度刺激的头脑可能导致倦怠和生产力下降。
A1 pronoun /ðɛər/

their

他们的
Meaning
belonging to or associated with the people or things previously mentioned
Example
Their house is on the corner.
他们的房子在角落里。
C1 adjective /ɪkˈskjuːzəbl/

excusable

可原谅的
Meaning
Able to be forgiven or justified.
Example
Her mistake was excusable given the circumstances.
考虑到情况，她的错误是可以原谅的。
B2 adverb /pɪˈkju:.li.ə.li/

Peculiarly

以奇怪的方式; 以不寻常的方式
Meaning
in a strange or unusual way; in a manner that is distinctive or characteristic
Example
She dressed peculiarly for the formal dinner, wearing bright colors and unusual patterns.
她为正式晚宴穿着非常独特，穿着鲜艳的颜色和不寻常的图案。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈbiːtən/

Unbeaten

不败的; 未被击败的
Meaning
not defeated; having never lost; undefeated
Example
The team remains unbeaten this season.
这个团队本赛季保持不败。
C1 adjective /ˈɔːbərn/

auburn

红棕色
Meaning
reddish-brown in color, especially used to describe hair
Example
She has long auburn hair that shines in the sunlight.
她有一头长长的红棕色头发，在阳光下闪闪发光。
A1 noun /ˈpɑːpə/

papa

爸爸
Meaning
an informal or affectionate term for one’s father
Example
Papa is picking me up from school today.
爸爸今天来接我放学。
C2 noun /ˈwɪtɪˌsɪzəm/

witticism

机智的评论 / 笑话
Meaning
a clever or funny remark
Example
Her witticism made everyone laugh during the meeting.
她的机智评论让所有人都在会议期间笑了。
A1 noun /plæn/

plan

计划
Meaning
A detailed proposal for doing or achieving something.
Example
A good plan keeps you focused.
一个好的计划让你保持专注。
C1 verb /ɪmˈpiːd/

impede

阻碍
Meaning
To obstruct or hinder the progress or development of something.
Example
Lack of funds can impede business growth.
资金短缺可能阻碍商业增长。
C1 adjective /ˈtɛmpərəl/

temporal

世俗的，时间的
Meaning
Relating to worldly affairs or to time rather than spiritual matters.
Example
The monk gave up his temporal possessions to live a simple life.
僧侣放弃了他的世俗财产，选择过简单的生活。
A2 noun /mɛs/

mess

混乱
Meaning
A state of disorder or untidiness.
Example
The kids left the room in a complete mess.
孩子们把房间弄得一团糟。
B2 noun ˈmʌltiˌtɑːskɪŋ

multitasking

多任务处理
Meaning
The performance of more than one task at the same time
Example
Multitasking reduces efficiency.
多任务处理降低了效率。
C2 noun /vəˈrɑːɡoʊ/

virago

强势或严厉的女性
Meaning
a loud, overbearing woman; historically, a strong or courageous woman
Example
The play depicted the heroine as a fierce virago who defied tradition.
这部剧描绘了女主角作为一位勇敢的维拉戈，挑战传统。
C2 adjective /ˌʌltrəˈmʌndeɪn/

ultramundane

超凡
Meaning
Relating to things beyond the physical world; supernatural or transcendental.
Example
Philosophers often discuss ultramundane realities beyond human perception.
哲学家们常常讨论超越人类感知的超凡现实。
B2 adjective ˈmem.ər.ə.bəl

memorable

值得记住的
Meaning
Worth remembering or easily remembered, especially because of being special or unusual.
Example
Memorable events inspire generations.
值得记住的事件激励着一代又一代。
B2 verb /səˈluːt/

salute

敬礼
Meaning
to greet with respect; to honor
Example
The soldiers saluted their commanding officer.
士兵们向他们的指挥官敬礼。
B1 noun /ˈpɑr.səl/

Parcel

包裹; 土地块
Meaning
an object or collection of objects wrapped in paper for carrying or sending by mail; a piece of land
Example
The postman delivered a parcel to our door.
邮递员把包裹送到我们门口。
C2 adjective /mɛnˈdeɪʃəs/

mendacious

虚伪的
Meaning
not telling the truth; lying
Example
The politician was known for his mendacious statements.
那位政治家以他的虚伪言论而闻名。
C1 noun /ˌæntiˈklaɪmæks/

anticlimax

反高潮
Meaning
A disappointing end after a big build-up of excitement or expectation.
Example
The movie's ending was an anticlimax after such a thrilling story.
电影的结局是一个反高潮，在如此激动人心的故事之后。
C1 noun /ˌædməˈnɪʃən/

admonition

警告
Meaning
a firm warning or reprimand; gentle or earnest advice
Example
He received an admonition for his careless work.
他因不小心的工作收到了警告。
C2 verb /ˈɡɑːrbəl/

garble

扰乱
Meaning
To reproduce a message in a confused, distorted, or unclear way.
Example
The poor phone connection garbled his words.
差的电话连接使他的话语变得混乱。
C2 noun /ˈpɜr.kwɪ.zɪt/

Perquisite

附带福利
Meaning
an additional benefit or privilege given to an employee beyond their regular salary; a special right or advantage
Example
Company car was one of the perquisites of his executive position.
公司车是他担任该高管职位的附带福利之一。
B2 adjective /ˈtɒlərənt/

tolerant

宽容
Meaning
Showing willingness to allow the existence of opinions or behaviors that one dislikes or disagrees with.
Example
He is very tolerant of other people's beliefs.
他对其他人的信仰非常宽容。
A2 adverb /əˈhɛd/

ahead

前面
Meaning
in front; in advance; before someone or something in position or progress
Example
She walked ahead of the group.
她走在小组前面。
B2 adjective /stɪf/

Stiff

僵硬的; 坚固的; 刚硬的
Meaning
not easily bent or changed; rigid; firm
Example
The old wooden board was too stiff to bend.
那块老木板太硬了，弯不起来。
A2 noun /ɡlʌv/

glove

手套
Meaning
A covering for the hand with separate parts for the fingers and thumb.
Example
She wore gloves to protect her hands from the cold.
她戴上手套保护双手免受寒冷。
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 /ˈpraɪ.meɪt/

primate

灵长类动物, 类人猿
Meaning
A member of the group of animals including humans, apes, and monkeys.
Example
Humans are classified as primates.
人类被归类为灵长类动物。
C2 noun /ˈfɔɪbəl/

foible

小缺点
Meaning
A minor weakness or eccentricity in someone's character.
Example
She loved him despite his little foibles.
尽管有一些小缺点，她依然爱他。
A1 noun /maʊs/

Mouse

老鼠
Meaning
a small rodent with a long tail and typically gray or brown fur
Example
The little mouse hid behind the cabinet.
小老鼠躲在柜子后面。
C2 adjective ˌnjʊə.rəʊ.prəˈtek.tɪv

neuroprotective

神经保护
Meaning
Having the ability to protect nerve cells from damage, degeneration, or impaired function.
Example
Omega-3 fatty acids have neuroprotective benefits.
欧米伽-3脂肪酸具有神经保护作用。
C2 verb /ˈrɔɪstər/

roister

喧闹庆祝
Meaning
to revel noisily; to engage in loud, boisterous celebration
Example
The fans roistered in the streets after the victory.
球迷在街头欢庆，庆祝胜利。
A1 noun /faɪər/

Fire

火
Meaning
combustion or burning, in which substances combine chemically with oxygen from the air
Example
The fire in the fireplace provided warmth and a cozy atmosphere.
壁炉中的火提供了温暖和舒适的氛围。
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊloʊ/

solo

独奏
Meaning
performed by one person alone; a single performance
Example
She decided to perform a solo dance at the talent show.
她决定在才艺表演中做独舞表演。
B2 adjective /ˈprɛf(ə)rəb(ə)l/

preferable

更可取
Meaning
more desirable or suitable; better than something else
Example
It is preferable to take the train rather than drive in heavy traffic.
在严重交通堵塞的情况下，最好选择乘坐火车。
C2 verb /ˌdɪspəˈzɛs/

dispossess

剥夺
Meaning
to deprive someone of land, property, or other possessions
Example
The new law threatened to dispossess many farmers of their land.
新法律威胁着剥夺许多农民的土地。
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。
C2 noun /ˈkɒmɪti/

comity

礼貌，互相尊重
Meaning
Courtesy and considerate behavior towards others; mutual respect.
Example
The meeting was conducted with comity and respect.
会议是以礼貌和尊重的方式进行的。
C1 verb /trænˈskraɪb/

transcribe

Meaning
to make a written copy of spoken words or notes
Example
The secretary transcribed the meeting minutes.
C2 noun /ˈlɪɡ.ə.tʃər/

ligature

连字
Meaning
A thing used for tying or binding tightly; in music/printing, two or more notes or letters joined together.
Example
The doctor used a ligature to stop the bleeding.
医生使用了连字来停止出血。
C1 verb ɪˈræd.ɪ.keɪt

eradicate

根除
Meaning
To destroy completely; to put an end to something undesirable.
Example
Vaccination programs help eradicate infectious diseases.
疫苗接种计划帮助根除传染性疾病。
C2 noun /ˈkeɪsiːn/

Casein

酪蛋白
Meaning
the main protein found in milk and cheese, used in food production and supplements
Example
Casein protein powder is popular among athletes for muscle recovery.
酪蛋白粉在运动员中因其对肌肉恢复的帮助而受到欢迎。
C2 adjective /ˈmɛtəlˌsʌm/

mettlesome

勇敢的
Meaning
Full of courage and spirit; lively and spirited.
Example
The mettlesome young rider never backed down from a challenge.
勇敢的年轻骑手从不退缩。
B2 verb /rɪˈvoʊlt/

revolt

反抗
Meaning
to rebel against authority; to feel disgust
Example
The people revolted against the corrupt government.
人民反抗腐败的政府。
C2 noun ˈnjʊə.rəʊ ˌfiːd.bæk

neurofeedback

一种使用实时显示大脑活动来教授大脑功能自我调节的技术
Meaning
A technique that uses real-time displays of brain activity to teach self-regulation of brain function.
Example
Neurofeedback enhances cognitive performance and relaxation.
神经反馈提高了认知表现和放松。
C1 noun /ˌspɒn.təˈneɪ.ɪ.ti/

spontaneity

自发性
Meaning
The quality of being spontaneous; natural and unplanned behavior.
Example
His spontaneity makes him a great conversationalist.
他的自发性使他成为一个很棒的对话者。
C2 noun /ˈmuːn.biːm/

moonbeam

月光
Meaning
A ray of light from the moon.
Example
A moonbeam lit up the quiet forest clearing.
一束月光照亮了安静的森林空地。
B2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛkt/

disinfect

消毒
Meaning
to clean something thoroughly to destroy bacteria or viruses
Example
The nurse disinfected the wound before applying a bandage.
护士在敷上绷带之前消毒了伤口。
C1 noun /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/

linguistics

语言学
Meaning
The scientific study of language and its structure.
Example
She decided to major in linguistics at university.
她决定在大学里攻读语言学。
C1 noun /bəˈrɒmɪtər/

barometer

气压计
Meaning
an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure
Example
The barometer indicated a storm was approaching.
气压计显示暴风雨即将来临。
B2 noun /ˈsloʊɡən/

slogan

Meaning
a short and memorable phrase used to promote a cause or product
Example
The campaign used a powerful slogan to inspire people.
B2 noun /ˈpriː.tɛns/ or /prɪˈtɛns/

pretense

伪装, 假象
Meaning
A false appearance or claim; an act of pretending.
Example
His kindness was only a pretense to gain trust.
他的友善只是为了赢得信任的伪装。
C1 noun /ˈzɛnəˌfoʊb/

xenophobe

仇外者
Meaning
a person who dislikes or fears people from other countries or cultures
Example
The politician was criticized as a xenophobe due to his anti-immigrant policies.
由于他反移民的政策，这位政治家被批评为仇外者。
B1 verb /ˈstɒpɪŋ/

stopping

停止
Meaning
Coming to a halt or pause.
Example
The ship is stopping at the Falkland Islands.
船只正在福克兰群岛停靠。
B2 noun /ˈwɔtər ˈpjʊrəˌfaɪər/

Water purifier

水净化器
Meaning
A device that removes contaminants and impurities from water to make it safe for drinking
Example
We installed a water purifier in our kitchen to ensure clean drinking water.
我们在厨房里安装了水净化器，以确保清洁的饮用水。
B2 verb /tʌk/

tuck

塞进
Meaning
to push or fold something neatly into a particular place
Example
She tucked the blanket around the baby to keep him warm.
她把毯子围绕着婴儿，这样他就保持温暖。
A2 adjective /ʌnˈlʌki/

Unlucky

倒霉; 不幸运
Meaning
having bad luck; unfortunate
Example
He was unlucky to miss the winning shot.
他很倒霉错过了获胜的投篮。
C1 verb /dɪˈspɛns/

dispense

分配
Meaning
To distribute or provide something, especially in portions.
Example
The machine dispenses clean drinking water.
机器分配干净的饮用水。
B2 noun ˈkærɪktər dɪˈvɛləpmənt

character development

角色发展
Meaning
The process of creating a believable character in fiction by giving the character depth and personality.
Example
The character development of Sydney Carton is profound.
悉尼·卡顿的角色发展深刻。
B2 noun /trænˈzækʃən/

transaction

交易
Meaning
an instance of buying or selling something; a business deal or exchange
Example
Every online transaction is recorded for security purposes.
每一笔在线交易都会为了安全目的而被记录。
C2 noun /bəˈfuːn/

buffoon

小丑
Meaning
A ridiculous but amusing person; a clown or jester.
Example
He acted like a buffoon at the party, making everyone laugh.
他在派对上像个小丑一样表演，让每个人都笑了。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈlɔːfl/

Unlawful

非法; 不合法
Meaning
not authorized by law; illegal
Example
The court declared the search unlawful.
法院宣布搜索是非法的。
B2 verb /ɡloʊ/

glow

发光
Meaning
To shine with a steady light, often softly; to radiate warmth or happiness.
Example
The lanterns glowed softly in the dark.
灯笼在黑暗中发光。
B2 adverb /ˈfɔːrmərli/

Formerly

以前; 从前
Meaning
in the past; previously; at an earlier time
Example
The building was formerly a school but is now a community center.
这座建筑以前是学校，但现在是一个社区中心。
A2 noun /ˈwɛdɪŋ/

wedding

婚礼
Meaning
a marriage ceremony, especially considered as including the associated celebrations
Example
They are planning a wedding in the summer.
他们正在计划一个夏季婚礼。
B2 noun /vaɪˈbreɪ.ʃən/

Vibration

震动
Meaning
a rapid back and forth movement; oscillation
Example
The phone's vibration woke me up.
电话的震动把我吵醒了。
B1 noun, verb /bʌz/

buzz

嗡嗡声
Meaning
to make a low continuous humming sound; a feeling of excitement or interest
Example
I could hear the phone buzz during the meeting.
开会时我听到了手机的嗡嗡声。
B1 noun /ˈpiː.nʌt/

Peanut

花生
Meaning
an edible seed that grows underground and is commonly eaten as a snack or used in cooking
Example
Roasted peanuts are a popular snack in many countries.
烤花生在许多国家都是受欢迎的小吃。
C2 adjective /əˈθɜːrst/

athirst

渴望, 渴求
Meaning
Very eager or desirous for something.
Example
The explorer was athirst for adventure.
探险家渴望冒险。
B1 verb ɪnˈvɛst

invest

投资
Meaning
To put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or get an advantage.
Example
Investing in intellectual property can generate passive income.
投资于知识产权可以创造被动收入。
C2 noun /ˌɡaɪnəˈkɒkrəsi/

gynecocracy

女权政治
Meaning
a society or government ruled by women
Example
The ancient tribe was known for its gynecocracy, where women held all positions of power.
这个古老的部落因其女权政治而闻名，在那里女性掌握了所有的权力职位。
A2 modal verb /ʃæl/

shall

将
Meaning
used to express the future or indicate an intention or determination
Example
I shall return before sunset.
我将在日落之前回来。