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C2 noun /aɪˈkɒnəklæst/

iconoclast

破坏偶像者
Meaning
A person who attacks or criticizes cherished beliefs, traditions, or institutions.
Example
He was known as an iconoclast who challenged old traditions.
他被认为是一个破坏偶像者,挑战旧传统。
C1 noun /ˈbærɪˌtoʊn/

baritone

低沉的男声
Meaning
a male singing voice between tenor and bass
Example
The singer’s baritone voice impressed the audience.
歌手的男中音给观众留下了深刻印象。
C1 verb /flɔːnt/

flaunt

炫耀
Meaning
to show off something proudly, often to attract attention
Example
She likes to flaunt her new jewelry at parties.
她喜欢在派对上炫耀她的新珠宝。
B1 noun əˈwɛrnɪs

Awareness

意识
Meaning
Knowledge or understanding about important issues, particularly environmental conservation.
Example
Spreading awareness is essential to save butterflies.
传播意识对于拯救蝴蝶至关重要。
C2 adjective /prəˈtuːbərənt/

protuberant

突出或膨胀
Meaning
Sticking out or bulging.
Example
His protuberant belly showed after the meal.
饭后他凸出的肚子显现出来。
C1 adjective /kənˈdjuː.sɪv/

conducive

有利的
Meaning
Making a certain situation or outcome likely or possible; contributing to or helping to bring about.
Example
A quiet environment is conducive to studying.
安静的环境有利于学习。
A2 adjective /ˈθɜːr.sti/

Thirsty

口渴的
Meaning
feeling a need to drink; having a strong desire for something
Example
I am very thirsty after running in the heat.
在炎热中跑步后,我非常口渴。
B2 adjective /beər/

Bare

裸; 未覆盖; 空; 最少
Meaning
naked; uncovered; empty; minimal
Example
The bare walls of the room needed some decoration.
房间的光秃秃的墙壁需要一些装饰。
C2 noun /aɪˈoʊtə/

iota

极小的数量
Meaning
An extremely small amount.
Example
He did not show an iota of fear.
他一点儿恐惧都没表现出来。
C2 noun /ˈkwaɪəˌtuːd/

quietude

宁静
Meaning
A state of stillness and tranquility.
Example
She enjoys the quietude of the countryside.
她享受乡村的宁静。
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。
C1 noun /sɔːd fɪʃ/

Sword fish

剑鱼
Meaning
A large marine fish with an elongated bill resembling a sword
Example
The swordfish can swim at speeds up to 60 mph.
剑鱼的游泳速度可达每小时60英里。
C2 verb /ˈædjʊˌleɪt/

adulate

过度奉承
Meaning
to praise or flatter excessively
Example
The fans adulated the actor after his performance.
粉丝们在演员的表演后赞美了他。
B1 noun ˌɒpəˈtjuːnɪtiz

opportunities

机会
Meaning
A set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something; chances for advancement or success.
Example
Opportunities for jobs decreased.
工作的机会减少了。
A2 adjective /ˈmuːvɪŋ/

moving

感人
Meaning
causing strong feelings, especially of sympathy or sadness
Example
Her speech was so moving that everyone cried.
她的演讲如此感人,以至于每个人都哭了。
B2 noun /ˈæstərɔɪd/

asteroid

小行星
Meaning
A small rocky body orbiting the sun, mostly found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.
Example
The asteroid belt lies between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.
小行星带位于火星和木星的轨道之间。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsuːsiənt/

insouciant

无忧无虑
Meaning
Showing a casual lack of concern; carefree.
Example
He gave an insouciant shrug and walked away.
他无忧无虑地耸了耸肩,然后走开了。
A2 verb /ˈkænsəl/

cancel

取消
Meaning
to decide that something planned will not take place
Example
The flight was canceled due to heavy rain.
航班因大雨被取消。
B1 adjective /ʌnˈedjʊkeɪtɪd/

Uneducated

未受教育的; 文盲
Meaning
lacking education; not having received formal schooling or training
Example
Many uneducated workers struggle to find well-paying jobs.
许多未受教育的工人很难找到薪水高的工作。
C1 noun /rɪˈpen.təns/

Repentance

悔改
Meaning
the action of repenting; sincere regret or remorse
Example
His genuine repentance moved everyone in the courtroom.
他真正的悔改感动了法庭上的所有人。
A1 noun /kæn/

Can

罐头
Meaning
a metal container for food or drink
Example
I opened a can of soup for lunch.
我打开了一个午餐用的汤罐头。
C2 noun /ˈtʃaɪ.nə bɑːks/

China box

月橘
Meaning
a small evergreen shrub with tiny white fragrant flowers
Example
The China box plant produced clusters of small white flowers.
月橘植物开出了成簇的小白花。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈækjərət/

Inaccurate

不正确; 错误的; 错误的
Meaning
not correct; containing errors; wrong
Example
The weather forecast was inaccurate yesterday.
昨天的天气预报不准确。
C2 verb /dɪˈbɔːtʃ/

debauch

堕落
Meaning
to corrupt morally; to lead into excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures
Example
The novel shows how wealth can debauch a person's character.
小说展示了财富如何败坏一个人的品格。
C2 noun /maɪˈnjuːʃə/

minutia

琐事
Meaning
a small or trivial detail of something
Example
He was bored by the minutia of office paperwork.
他对办公室文件的琐事感到厌倦。
C2 noun /ˌprɛsiˈɒsɪti/

preciosity

过度的精致
Meaning
Excessive refinement or affected elegance in language, style, or behavior.
Example
The author's preciosity made the novel difficult to read for some audiences.
作者的过度精致使得这本小说对于一些读者来说很难阅读。
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。
A2 noun ˈsaɪəns

science

科学
Meaning
The intellectual and practical activity encompassing the systematic study of the structure and behaviour of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment.
Example
Science continues to explore the unknown.
科学继续探索未知。
A1 noun /naɪn/

nine

Meaning
the number that is one more than eight
Example
She has nine books in her collection.
她的收藏里有九本书。
B1 noun /hoʊst/

Host

主人; 接待客人或娱乐他们的人; 大量的东西
Meaning
a person who receives or entertains other people as guests; a large number of things
Example
The gracious host welcomed all the guests with warm smiles and refreshments.
热情的主人欢迎所有客人,带着温暖的笑容和点心。
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。
C2 adjective /ˌtɛmɪˈrɛəriəs/

temerarious

鲁莽
Meaning
Reckless or rash; showing a lack of caution.
Example
It was a temerarious decision to cross the river during the storm.
在暴风雨中横渡河流是一个鲁莽的决定。
C1 adverb /pɜːr ˈseɪ/

per se

本身
Meaning
By or in itself; intrinsically.
Example
The idea is not bad per se, but it needs improvement.
这个想法本身并不好,但需要改进。
C1 noun /təˈlɛfəni/

telephony

电话系统
Meaning
the technology and systems for transmitting voice over distances by telephone
Example
Modern telephony has evolved to include internet-based calls.
现代的电话技术已经发展到包括基于互联网的通话。
C2 noun /ˈkælvəri/

calvary

Meaning
A place or experience of intense suffering, originally the site of Jesus’s crucifixion.
Example
For many refugees, the journey across the desert was a calvary.
C1 noun /ˈdɒɡmə/

dogma

教条
Meaning
A principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true.
Example
The religious leader strictly adhered to traditional dogma.
宗教领袖严格遵守传统的教条。
B2 noun /rɪˌlaɪəˈbɪləti/

reliability

可靠性
Meaning
the quality of being trustworthy or performing consistently well
Example
Customers value the reliability of our service.
客户重视我们服务的可靠性。
B2 adjective /ˈneɪ.bər.ɪŋ/

Neighbouring

邻近的; 相邻的; 邻接的
Meaning
situated next to or very near; adjacent; bordering
Example
We often visit our neighbouring countries for trade.
我们经常访问我们的邻国进行贸易。
C2 noun /ˌlɪt.əˈrɑː.ti/

literati

文学家
Meaning
well-educated, literary, or scholarly people
Example
The event was attended by poets, critics, and other members of the literati.
该活动由诗人、评论家和其他文学家参加。
C2 noun /ˈvɪrjʊləns/

virulence

毒性
Meaning
The severity or harmfulness of a disease or poison.
Example
Scientists studied the virulence of the new virus strain.
科学家研究了新病毒株的毒性。
C2 verb /rɪˈpruːv/

reprove

批评
Meaning
to criticize or correct someone gently or disapprove of their actions
Example
The teacher reproved the student for being late.
老师因学生迟到而批评了他。
B2 adjective /ˌædvənˈteɪdʒəs/

Advantageous

有利的; 有益的; 有利润的
Meaning
beneficial; favorable; profitable
Example
This position offers advantageous opportunities for career growth.
这个职位为职业发展提供了有利的机会。
C2 noun, verb /ˈkæŋkər/

canker

Meaning
A fungal disease of plants; an ulcerous sore in the mouth; to corrupt or destroy slowly
Example
The tree was infected with a canker that damaged its bark.
C2 adjective /ˈsætərˌnaɪn/

saturnine

忧郁的
Meaning
slow and gloomy in mood
Example
His saturnine expression made everyone in the room uncomfortable.
他的忧郁表情让房间里的人都感到不舒服。
C1 verb /əbˈsteɪn/

abstain

放弃
Meaning
To restrain oneself from indulging in or partaking of something.
Example
People often abstain from digital devices to enhance focus.
人们常常放弃使用数字设备以提高集中力。
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 adjective /ˈteɪn.tɪd/

Tainted

污染的; 玷污的
Meaning
contaminated or affected by something bad or undesirable
Example
The water supply was tainted with harmful chemicals.
水供应被有害的化学物质污染了。
A2 verb /ɪkˈsaɪt/

excite

使兴奋
Meaning
to cause strong feelings of enthusiasm or eagerness
Example
The idea of traveling abroad excites her.
出国旅行的想法让她感到兴奋。
A2 noun, pronoun, verb /maɪn/

mine

矿井 / 我的
Meaning
a place where minerals are dug from the ground; or something belonging to me
Example
The workers went deep into the mine to extract coal.
工人们深入矿井开采煤炭。
A1 noun /ˈhoʊmwɜːrk/

homework

家庭作业
Meaning
schoolwork that a student does at home
Example
I need to finish my math homework before dinner.
我需要在晚餐前完成我的数学家庭作业。
C2 noun /ˈɒlɪv brɑːntʃ/

olive-branch

橄榄枝
Meaning
A symbol of peace or reconciliation; an offer to end conflict.
Example
He extended an olive-branch to his rival after years of hostility.
他在多年敌对之后向他的对手伸出了橄榄枝。
B2 adjective kəˈləʊ.ni.əl

colonial

殖民的
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a colony or colonialism, especially involving the control of one country by another.
Example
Colonial rule suppressed local governance.
殖民统治压制了当地的政府。
B1 adverb /ˈdaʊnwədz/

Downwards

向下
Meaning
towards a lower place or position; in a downward direction
Example
The ball rolled downwards along the slope.
球沿坡道向下滚动。
B1 adverb /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪkli/

automatically

自动
Meaning
without human control or intervention; done by itself
Example
The door closes automatically after you enter.
门在你进入后自动关闭。
B1 noun ɪmˈplɔɪmənt

employment

就业
Meaning
The condition of having paid work; the action of giving work to someone.
Example
Employment was limited to Urdu speakers.
就业仅限于乌尔都语使用者。
C1 adjective /rɪˈvenʒ.fəl/

Revengeful

复仇的
Meaning
seeking or desiring revenge; vindictive
Example
He became revengeful after being betrayed by his friend.
他在被朋友背叛后变得复仇心切。
A1 noun /fʊt/

Foot

Meaning
the lower extremity of the leg that is in direct contact with the ground in standing or walking
Example
She hurt her foot while running.
她在跑步时扭伤了脚。
B1 noun flæɡz

flags

旗帜
Meaning
A piece of cloth or similar material, typically oblong or square, attachable by one edge to a pole or rope.
Example
The streets were decorated with national flags.
街道上装饰着国家旗帜。
A1 noun /kɑːr/

Car

汽车
Meaning
a four-wheeled motor vehicle used for transportation
Example
I drive my car to work every day.
我每天开车去工作。
C2 noun /ˈkæriən/

carrion

腐肉
Meaning
the decaying flesh of dead animals
Example
Vultures feed on carrion left in the fields.
秃鹫在田野中觅食腐肉。
B2 noun /ˈɪntərfeɪs/

interface

界面
Meaning
a point where two systems, subjects, or organizations meet and interact
Example
The user interface is designed to be intuitive and user-friendly.
用户界面被设计为直观且用户友好。
A2 adjective /ˈɔːfəl/

awful

糟糕
Meaning
very bad or unpleasant
Example
The weather was awful during our trip.
我们旅行时天气很糟糕。
C2 noun /ˈbɑːrbərɪzəm/

Barbarism

野蛮
Meaning
extreme cruelty or brutality; absence of culture and civilization
Example
The barbarism of the war crimes shocked the entire international community.
战争罪行的野蛮行为震惊了整个国际社会。
B2 verb /əˈspaɪər/

aspire

渴望
Meaning
to have a strong desire to achieve something
Example
Many students aspire to study abroad.
许多学生渴望去国外学习。
C2 adjective /spraɪ/

spry

灵活
Meaning
active and lively, especially in old age
Example
The spry grandmother surprised everyone with her quick dance steps.
灵活的奶奶用快速的舞步让所有人都惊讶不已。
C2 verb (past tense, past participle), adjective /ˈhæmstrʌŋ/

hamstrung

瘫痪或受限
Meaning
crippled or severely restricted in movement or progress.
Example
The team was hamstrung by lack of resources.
由于资源匮乏,团队陷入困境。
B1 noun /ɪˈfɛk.tɪv kəˌmjuː.nɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

effective communication

有效沟通
Meaning
Clear and meaningful exchange of information that achieves its intended purpose.
Example
Effective communication is key to strong relationships.
有效沟通是建立强大关系的关键。
C2 verb /dɪˈbɪlɪteɪt/

debilitate

削弱
Meaning
to weaken or make someone or something infirm
Example
The long illness debilitated his strength.
长时间的疾病削弱了他的力量。
C1 noun /ˈtrænsfərəns/

transference

转移
Meaning
The act of moving something from one place, person, or situation to another.
Example
The transference of knowledge is essential in education.
知识的转移在教育中至关重要。
C2 adjective /ˈpɔːntʃi/

paunchy

大肚子
Meaning
Having a large or protruding belly.
Example
The paunchy man struggled to button his shirt.
那个大肚子男人在努力扣上他的衬衫纽扣。
C2 adjective ɪnˈfiː.zə.bəl

infeasible

不可行
Meaning
Not possible to do easily or conveniently; impracticable.
Example
Restoring the forest may become infeasible if destruction continues.
如果破坏继续下去,恢复森林可能变得不可行。
B1 noun ɪnˈven.ʃən

invention

发明
Meaning
The action of inventing something, typically a process or device.
Example
The invention revolutionized communication.
这个发明彻底改变了通信。
C2 verb /oʊˈpaɪn/

opine

表达意见
Meaning
to express an opinion or belief
Example
The professor opined that the policy would fail.
教授认为政策会失败。
B1 adjective ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪk

economic

经济的
Meaning
Relating to economics or the economy.
Example
The issue had significant economic implications.
该问题具有重要的经济影响。
C2 adjective /ˈsɪlieɪtɪd/

ciliated

带有纤毛的
Meaning
Having minute hairlike projections (cilia) on the surface of cells or organisms.
Example
The ciliated cells in the respiratory tract help move mucus out of the lungs.
呼吸道中的纤毛细胞帮助将粘液排出肺部。
C1 noun /kæsˈkeɪd/

Cascade

瀑布; 一系列阶段或操作
Meaning
a waterfall; a succession of stages or operations
Example
The mountain cascade created a beautiful natural swimming pool below.
山间瀑布在下面形成了一个美丽的自然游泳池。
C2 noun /ˈɔːldər/

alder

榆树
Meaning
A type of tree from the birch family that typically grows in wet ground and has simple, serrated leaves.
Example
The alder trees grew thick along the riverbank.
榆树在河岸旁茂密生长。
C1 verb /ˈnɛsəl/

nestle

依偎
Meaning
to settle or lie comfortably within or against something
Example
The child nestled into her mother's arms.
孩子依偎在她母亲的怀里。
B1 noun /ˈsɪtɪzənʃɪp/

citizenship

国籍
Meaning
the status of being a recognized member of a state or country, with rights and duties
Example
He applied for American citizenship after living there for ten years.
他在美国生活了十年后申请了美国国籍。
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。
C1 noun /ˌmænɪˈfɛstoʊ/

manifesto

宣言
Meaning
a public declaration of policy and aims, especially by a political party
Example
The party released its manifesto before the election.
政党在选举前发布了其宣言。
C1 verb; noun /beltʃ/

belch

打嗝
Meaning
to expel air noisily from the stomach through the mouth; to emit or pour out suddenly and forcefully
Example
After drinking the soda, he belched loudly.
喝了汽水后,他大声打嗝。
C1 adjective /ˌjuːnɪˈlætərəl/

Unilateral

单方面
Meaning
one-sided; involving only one party
Example
The country made a unilateral decision to withdraw from the treaty.
这个国家做出了单方面的决定,退出了条约。
C2 noun /ɪnˈdɛntʃər/

indenture

Meaning
A formal legal agreement, contract, or document, often relating to work or service.
Example
In the 18th century, many workers came under indenture to work overseas.
A1 preposition /ˈʌndər/

under

Meaning
in or to a lower position than something
Example
The cat is under the table.
猫在桌子下面。
C1 adjective ˈskruː.pjʊ.ləs

scrupulous

一丝不苟
Meaning
Diligent, thorough, and extremely attentive to details; having moral integrity; acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper.
Example
He is known for being scrupulous in his work.
他因在工作中一丝不苟而闻名。
C2 noun /nɪˈkrɒlədʒi/

necrology

讣告
Meaning
An obituary notice or a list of people who have recently died.
Example
The newspaper published a necrology of notable figures who passed away that year.
报纸发布了该年已故知名人物的讣告。
C1 verb /rɪˈtælieɪt/

retaliate

报复
Meaning
to make an attack in return for a similar attack
Example
The army retaliated after the enemy attack.
军队在敌人的攻击后进行了报复。
C2 verb /ʃʌk/

shuck

剥壳
Meaning
To remove the outer covering, such as the husk of corn or shell of shellfish.
Example
She learned how to shuck oysters quickly.
她学会了如何快速打开牡蛎。
C1 adjective /ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnsəbl̩/

reprehensible

可耻的
Meaning
Deserving strong criticism or blame.
Example
His dishonest actions were truly reprehensible.
他的不诚实行为真是可耻的。
C2 noun /sɛnˈsɔːrɪəm/

sensorium

感觉中枢
Meaning
The part of the brain or mind concerned with the reception and interpretation of sensory stimuli.
Example
The patient’s sensorium was clouded after the accident.
事故后,病人的感觉中枢受到干扰。
C2 noun /ˌθiːəˈloʊdʒən/

theologian

神学家
Meaning
A person who studies or is an expert in theology.
Example
Theologians often debate complex questions of faith and morality.
神学家们经常就信仰和道德的复杂问题展开辩论。
C2 adjective /ɪˈrædɪkəbəl/

irradicable

不可根除的
Meaning
not able to be eradicated; impossible to destroy or remove completely
Example
The love of a mother for her child is irradicable.
母亲对孩子的爱是不可根除的。
A1 pronoun /ˈɛnɪθɪŋ/

anything

任何事物
Meaning
any object, event, or matter; whatever thing
Example
You can ask me anything about the project.
你可以问我关于项目的任何问题。
A2 adjective /liːst/

Least

最少
Meaning
smallest in amount or degree; minimal
Example
This is the least expensive option available.
这是最便宜的可用选项。
C1 adjective /ˌsuː.pəˈsɒn.ɪk/

Supersonic

比声音的速度更快; 与超过声音速度的速度相关
Meaning
faster than the speed of sound; relating to speeds greater than the speed of sound
Example
The supersonic jet broke the sound barrier.
超音速飞机打破了音障。
B1 verb /dɪɡ/

dig

挖掘
Meaning
to break up and move earth with a tool or machine, or with hands, paws, etc.
Example
They decided to dig a hole for the new tree.
他们决定为新树挖一个洞。
C2 noun /ˈneɪˌseɪ.ɪŋ/

naysaying

负面言论
Meaning
The act of expressing negative or pessimistic views.
Example
His constant naysaying discouraged the team.
他不断的负面言论使团队失去了动力。
B2 noun /ˈɪntərvəl/

interval

间隔
Meaning
a period of time between two events or points; a pause or break in activity
Example
There was a short interval between the two performances.
两个表演之间有一个短暂的间隔。
A1 adjective/adverb /leɪt/

late

迟到
Meaning
arriving, happening, or done after the expected time
Example
He arrived late to the meeting.
他迟到了会议。
C1 verb /ˌaʊtˈstrɪp/

outstrip

超越
Meaning
To go faster or do better than someone or something; to surpass.
Example
The company outstripped its competitors in sales last year.
公司在去年超越了它的竞争对手。
C1 noun delˈteɪɪk ˈlændskeɪp

deltaic landscape

三角洲景观
Meaning
A geographical area formed by sediment deposits at the mouth of a river, creating a triangular land formation.
Example
Bangladesh has a unique deltaic landscape.
孟加拉国拥有独特的三角洲景观。
B2 noun/verb /pəʊl/

poll

民意调查
Meaning
a survey of public opinion or voting in an election
Example
The poll revealed that most people favored the new policy.
民意调查显示大多数人支持新政策。
B2 verb /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ/

engaging

参与
Meaning
Participating or becoming involved in; occupying or attracting someone's interest or attention.
Example
Engaging youth in education is essential.
让年轻人参与教育至关重要。
A1 verb /ɡes/

guess

猜测
Meaning
to give an answer or opinion without complete knowledge; to estimate
Example
Can you guess the answer?
你能猜出答案吗?
A2 noun/verb /ˈtræn.spɔːrt/

transport

运输
Meaning
The movement of people or goods from one place to another.
Example
Efficient transport systems reduce travel time.
高效的运输系统减少了旅行时间。
C2 noun /oʊliˈændər/

Oleander

夹竹桃
Meaning
a poisonous evergreen shrub with clusters of white, pink, or red flowers
Example
The beautiful oleander flowers bloomed in the garden despite their toxic nature.
美丽的夹竹桃花在花园里盛开,尽管它们有毒。
B2 verb /tʃænt/

chant

吟诵
Meaning
to sing or recite in a rhythmic way
Example
The monks chant prayers in the temple.
僧侣在寺庙里吟诵祈祷。
C2 adjective /əˈluːsɪv/

allusive

含蓄的
Meaning
Making indirect references or hints; suggestive without being explicit.
Example
The novel is full of allusive passages that point to classical literature.
这本小说充满了含蓄的段落,指向经典文学。
C1 noun /ˈnɒnʃələns/

nonchalance

漫不经心
Meaning
A relaxed and calm state, showing lack of concern or interest.
Example
She answered the tough questions with surprising nonchalance.
她用出人意料的漫不经心回答了那些难题。
C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈtɜːrmənət/

indeterminate

不确定
Meaning
Not exactly known, defined, or established; vague or uncertain.
Example
The project was delayed for an indeterminate amount of time.
项目因不确定的时间被推迟。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈkɒnʃənəbl/

unconscionable

不合理的
Meaning
shockingly unfair or unreasonable
Example
The company made unconscionable profits from the crisis.
公司从危机中获得了不合理的利润。
B2 noun /ˌdaɪəˈbiːtiːz/

diabetes

幸福
Meaning
a medical condition in which the body cannot properly control the level of sugar in the blood
Example
He was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes last year.
她收到奖项时,无法掩饰自己的幸福。
C2 adverb/adjective /lɪˈɡɑːtoʊ/

legato

在音乐中,平滑且连贯地演奏或歌唱
Meaning
In music, played or sung smoothly and connectedly.
Example
The pianist played the passage legato, with each note flowing into the next.
钢琴家以连贯的方式演奏了这段乐句,每个音符都流畅地过渡到下一个。
C1 verb /ˈbəʊl.stər/

bolster

增强
Meaning
To support or strengthen; to prop up.
Example
The new policy aims to bolster economic growth.
新政策旨在促进经济增长。
A1 adjective /fʊl/

full

Meaning
Containing as much or as many as possible; complete.
Example
The glass is full of water.
杯子里满是水。
B2 adjective /kənˈsek.jə.tɪv/

Consecutive

连续的
Meaning
following each other in uninterrupted succession; sequential
Example
She won three consecutive matches in the tournament.
她在比赛中赢得了三场连续的比赛。
B2 noun/adjective /səˈvɪliən/

civilian

平民
Meaning
a person not in the armed forces or police
Example
The area was evacuated to protect the civilians.
该区域已被疏散以保护平民。
B2 adjective /kənˈtɛntɪd/

contented

满足的
Meaning
Feeling or expressing happiness and satisfaction.
Example
She was contented with her simple life.
她对她简单的生活感到满足。
B2 noun /ˈkæʃuː nʌts/

Cashew nuts

腰果
Meaning
kidney-shaped nuts from the cashew tree, commonly eaten as snacks or used in cooking
Example
Cashew nuts are often used in Indian sweets and curries.
腰果常用于印度的甜点和咖喱中。
B2 adjective /ɪkˈsɛntrɪk/

eccentric

古怪的
Meaning
unconventional and slightly strange in behavior or appearance
Example
The artist was known for his eccentric style.
艺术家以其古怪的风格而闻名。