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A2 adjective /ɪl/

Ill

生病的; 不舒服的; 健康状况差
Meaning
sick; unwell; in poor health
Example
He felt ill and decided to stay home from work.
他感到生病，决定从工作中呆在家里。
B2 noun /ˌfæs.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Fascination

迷恋; 吸引; 吸引力
Meaning
the power to fascinate someone; the state of being intensely interested
Example
Her fascination with ancient history led her to become an archaeologist.
她对古代历史的迷恋让她成为了一名考古学家。
B2 verb /ˈflʌrɪʃ/

flourish

Meaning
To grow or develop in a healthy or successful way.
Example
Her business began to flourish after she introduced online sales.
B2 noun /ˈsaɪd.laɪn/

sideline

副业
Meaning
An activity done in addition to one's main job or area of work.
Example
The sideline discussions led to mutual understanding.
副线讨论促进了相互理解。
C2 noun /əˈrɔɪ.oʊ/

arroyo

干河床
Meaning
A dry creek or stream bed that temporarily fills with water after heavy rain.
Example
After the storm, the arroyo quickly filled with rushing water.
风暴过后，干河床迅速被水填满。
B2 noun /ˈprɒs.pekts/

prospects

前景
Meaning
The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring.
Example
The prospects for growth look promising.
增长的前景看起来很有前途。
B1 noun raɪts

rights

权利
Meaning
A moral or legal entitlement to have or obtain something or to act in a certain way.
Example
The rights of people were prioritized.
人们的权利被优先考虑。
A2 noun /wɛb/

web

Meaning
a network of fine threads spun by a spider or a complex interconnected system
Example
The spider spun a large web in the corner of the room.
C1 noun ˈæf.lu.əns

affluence

富裕
Meaning
The state of having a great deal of money; wealth.
Example
His affluence allowed him to travel the world.
他的财富使他能够环游世界。
C1 verb /ˈɛm.ə.neɪt/

emanate

散发
Meaning
To come out or spread from a source.
Example
A sweet fragrance emanated from the garden.
从花园中散发出一股甜美的香气。
C1 noun /ˈkroʊ.bɑːr/

Crowbar

撬棍
Meaning
a heavy iron bar with a curved end used as a lever for prying things apart
Example
He used a crowbar to remove the old nails.
他用撬棍把旧钉子取了出来。
A1 verb /biː/

be

是
Meaning
To exist, to occur, or to have a particular quality.
Example
She wants to be a doctor.
她想成为一名医生。
C1 noun /ˌbaɪˈlæt.ər.əl nɪˌɡəʊ.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃənz/

bilateral negotiations

双边谈判
Meaning
Negotiations or discussions between two parties, typically countries or organizations.
Example
Bilateral negotiations resolve disputes.
双边谈判解决争议。
C1 adjective səˈsaɪ.ə.təl

societal

社会的
Meaning
Relating to society or social relationships.
Example
Societal benefits of space tourism are under debate.
太空旅游的社会效益正在辩论中。
C2 noun /kəˈmɛstɪbəl/

comestible

可食用的
Meaning
An item of food that can be eaten.
Example
The picnic basket was full of delicious comestibles.
野餐篮子里装满了美味的可食用物品。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsɪvəlaɪzd/

Uncivilized

未开化的; 野蛮的;
Meaning
not developed in terms of civilization; lacking social organization and culture; barbarous
Example
The explorers encountered an uncivilized tribe deep in the Amazon rainforest.
探险者在亚马逊雨林深处遇到一个未开化的部落。
A2 adjective /braɪt/

Bright

明亮
Meaning
giving out or reflecting much light; vivid in color
Example
The artist used bright colors in her painting.
艺术家在她的画作中使用了明亮的颜色。
C2 adjective /rɪˈmiːdiəbl/

remediable

可修复的
Meaning
capable of being corrected or cured
Example
The mistake was serious but still remediable.
这个错误很严重，但仍然是可修复的。
B1 noun dɛt

debt

债务
Meaning
A sum of money that is owed or due.
Example
High levels of debt can lead to a financial crisis.
高债务水平可能导致金融危机。
B2 verb /dɪsˈkloʊz/

disclose

披露
Meaning
to reveal or make information known; to expose
Example
The company must disclose all financial information.
公司必须披露所有的财务信息。
A2 verb /əˈtæk/

attack

攻击
Meaning
to use violence against someone; to criticize strongly
Example
The enemy forces attacked at dawn.
敌军在黎明时攻击。
B2 adverb /ɪmˈpɔːtəntli/

importantly

重要地
Meaning
in a way that is of great significance or value
Example
Importantly, the report highlights the need for immediate action.
重要地，报告突出了立即采取行动的必要性。
C1 adverb /ˌʌnkənˈvɛnʃənəli/

unconventionally

非传统地
Meaning
in a way that is not based on or conforming to accepted standards or norms
Example
She dresses unconventionally, mixing bold colors and patterns that surprise everyone.
她穿着非传统地，混搭大胆的颜色和图案，让每个人都感到惊讶。
C1 exclamation /juˈriːkə/

eureka

尤里卡!
Meaning
An exclamation used to express a sudden discovery or realization.
Example
When the solution finally came to him, he shouted, 'Eureka!'
当解决方案最终浮现在他脑海中时，他喊道：'尤里卡!'
C2 adjective /dɪˈsɛnʃənt/

dissentient

持不同政见者
Meaning
Expressing or holding opinions that are opposed to the majority or official view.
Example
Only a few dissentient voices were heard during the debate.
在辩论期间，只听到了少数持不同政见者的声音。
B2 noun /prəˈvaɪdər/

provider

供应商
Meaning
a person or thing that provides something.
Example
The service provider ensures that all customers receive timely support.
服务供应商确保所有客户及时获得支持。
C2 noun /ˈvɜːrdɪɡriːs/

verdigris

铜绿
Meaning
A green or bluish deposit that forms on copper, brass, or bronze surfaces due to oxidation.
Example
The old statue was covered in verdigris after years of exposure to the rain.
那座古老的雕像在多年暴露于雨水中后，覆盖了一层铜绿。
B2 verb/noun /ˈsɛnsər/

censor

审查
Meaning
to suppress or remove parts of books, films, or information considered offensive or harmful; a person who does this
Example
The government tried to censor the controversial film.
政府试图审查那部有争议的电影。
C2 noun /riːm/

ream

令纸
Meaning
A large quantity of paper (typically 500 sheets); informally, a large amount of something.
Example
The office ordered ten reams of paper.
办公室订购了十令纸。
B1 noun /ˈlaɪ.kɪŋ/

Liking

喜好; 爱好; 偏爱
Meaning
a feeling of regard or fondness; a preference or taste for something
Example
She has developed a liking for classical music.
她对古典音乐产生了喜好。
C1 noun /ˈpruːdəns/

prudence

谨慎
Meaning
The quality of being cautious, wise, and exercising good judgment.
Example
She invested her money with great prudence.
她非常谨慎地投资了她的钱。
B2 noun /ˌsɒl.ɪˈdær.ə.ti/

Solidarity

团结
Meaning
unity or agreement of feeling or action among individuals with a common interest
Example
The workers showed solidarity during the strike.
工人在罢工期间表现出团结。
C1 noun ˌriː.pɚˈkʌʃ.ənz

repercussions

后果
Meaning
The unintended consequences or effects of an action or event.
Example
The new policy had unintended repercussions on the economy.
新的政策对经济产生了意外的影响。
C2 verb /ˌriː.kəˈnɔɪ.tər/

reconnoiter

侦察
Meaning
to make a preliminary inspection or survey, especially of an area for military or strategic purposes
Example
The soldiers reconnoitered the area before advancing.
士兵们在前进前侦察了该区域。
B1 noun /ˈkæt.ər.pɪl.ər/

Caterpillar

毛毛虫
Meaning
the larva of a butterfly or moth that feeds on plants
Example
The caterpillar ate all the leaves on the plant.
毛毛虫吃掉了植物上的所有叶子。
B2 noun /ˈkɒmpoʊst/

compost

堆肥
Meaning
decayed organic matter used as fertilizer
Example
The gardener added compost to enrich the soil.
园丁添加了堆肥来丰富土壤。
A2 noun (plural) /ˈnuːdəlz/

noodles

面条
Meaning
long, thin strips of dough made from flour, water, or eggs, cooked and eaten as food
Example
She cooked noodles with vegetables for dinner.
她做了蔬菜面条当晚餐。
C2 noun /ˈpɑːrsɪmoʊni/

parsimony

吝啬
Meaning
extreme unwillingness to spend money or use resources
Example
His parsimony was evident in the way he avoided any unnecessary expenses.
他避免任何不必要的开支的方式明显体现了他的吝啬。
C1 noun /ˈbænɪstər/

banister

扶手栏杆
Meaning
a railing supported by posts at the side of a staircase or balcony
Example
She held the banister tightly while going down the stairs.
她在下楼时紧紧抓住扶手栏杆。
C1 noun dɪˌzɝː.t̬ə.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

desertification

沙漠化
Meaning
The process by which fertile land becomes desert, typically as a result of drought, deforestation, or inappropriate agriculture.
Example
Deforestation accelerates desertification.
森林砍伐加速了沙漠化。
C1 noun /ˈkɑːmənˌwɛlθ/

commonwealth

英联邦
Meaning
an independent community or state, especially one founded for the common good; also an association of nations
Example
Australia is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations.
澳大利亚是英联邦国家的成员。
A1 noun /ˈbɒt.əl/

Bottle

瓶子
Meaning
a container with a narrow neck, typically made of glass or plastic, used for storing liquids
Example
She drank water from a plastic bottle.
她从塑料瓶里喝水。
A2 verb /daɪ/

die

死
Meaning
to stop living; to cease to exist
Example
The flowers will die without water.
花儿没有水就会死。
C2 noun /ˈbæn.jən/

Banian

背心
Meaning
a sleeveless undergarment worn next to the skin; vest
Example
He put on a cotton banian under his shirt.
他穿了一件棉质巴尼安在衬衫下。
C1 noun /ɪnˈhɛrɪtər/

inheritor

继承人
Meaning
a person who receives money, property, or a title when someone dies
Example
She became the inheritor of her family's estate.
她成为了家族财产的继承人。
C2 noun /ˈeɪ.pi.ə.rɪst/

apiarist

养蜂人
Meaning
a person who keeps and tends bees for honey production
Example
The apiarist collected fresh honey from the hives.
养蜂人从蜂巢中收集了新鲜的蜂蜜。
A1 verb (first person singular of 'be') /æm/

am

我
Meaning
the first person singular present tense of 'be'
Example
I am happy today.
今天我很高兴。
C2 verb /ˈkɒd.l̩/

coddle

过度溺爱
Meaning
to treat someone with excessive care or kindness, often in a way that is overprotective
Example
Parents should support their children without coddling them.
父母应该在不溺爱孩子的情况下支持他们。
A1 noun /ˈsekənd/

second

Meaning
a unit of time equal to one sixtieth of a minute; also the position after first
Example
He finished the race in second place.
C1 noun /brʌnt/

brunt

主要冲击
Meaning
the worst part or main impact of something unpleasant
Example
The small town bore the brunt of the storm.
小镇承受了风暴的主要冲击。
B1 adjective /ʌnˈwɒn.tɪd/

Unwanted

不受欢迎的
Meaning
not desired or welcome; not wanted
Example
He felt like an unwanted guest at the meeting.
他在会议上觉得自己像个不受欢迎的客人。
B1 noun ˌkɒnsənˈtreɪʃən

concentration

集中
Meaning
The action or power of focusing one's attention or mental effort on a particular object or activity
Example
Concentration is key to mastering any skill.
集中是掌握任何技能的关键。
B2 adjective /sɪˈlek.tɪv/

Selective

选择性的
Meaning
relating to or involving careful selection; choosy about what to accept
Example
The university has a selective admission process for new students.
大学对新生有选择性的录取过程。
A2 noun /ˌʌndərˈstændɪŋ/

understanding

理解
Meaning
the ability to grasp the meaning, significance, or nature of something
Example
Her understanding of the issue was impressive.
她对这个问题的理解令人印象深刻。
B2 noun /ɪɡˌzædʒ.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

Exaggeration

夸张
Meaning
a statement that represents something as better or worse than it really is
Example
His story about the fish he caught was clearly an exaggeration.
他关于他抓到的鱼的故事显然是夸张的。
C1 noun /twɪndʒ/

twinge

剧烈的痛苦
Meaning
a sudden, sharp pain or an emotional pang
Example
He felt a twinge of guilt after lying to his friend.
他在对朋友撒谎后感到一阵罪恶感的剧烈痛苦。
C1 verb /ˈθiːəraɪz/

theorize

理论化
Meaning
To form a theory or set of ideas to explain something.
Example
Scientists often theorize about the origins of the universe.
科学家们经常推测宇宙的起源。
C2 noun /ˈhɔːθɔːrn/

hawthorn

有刺灌木
Meaning
A thorny shrub or small tree with white or pink flowers, often used for hedges.
Example
The garden was lined with blooming hawthorn bushes.
花园里种满了盛开的山楂灌木。
A1 verb /ˈkæri/

carry

携带
Meaning
To support and move something or someone from one place to another.
Example
She carried the bag across the street.
她把包从街对面带了过来。
A1 noun /ˈfæməli/

family

家庭
Meaning
A group consisting of parents and their children, or all the descendants of a common ancestor.
Example
She spends most of her weekends with her family.
她把大部分周末时间都和家人一起度过。
C2 adjective /səˈɡeɪ.ʃəs/

sagacious

贤明
Meaning
Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; wise.
Example
His sagacious leadership saved the company from failure.
他的贤明领导力使公司免于失败。
C2 noun /sɛkˈstɛt/

sextet

六重奏
Meaning
a group of six people playing music or a piece written for six performers
Example
The jazz sextet filled the small club with a warm, layered sound.
这支爵士六重奏用温暖、分层的声音填满了小俱乐部。
C2 adjective /ɪˈfʌldʒənt/

effulgent

灿烂
Meaning
Shining brilliantly; radiant.
Example
Her effulgent smile brightened everyone's mood.
她那灿烂的微笑照亮了每个人的心情。
C2 verb, noun /blæb/

blab

胡说；泄露秘密
Meaning
to talk too much or reveal secrets carelessly; excessive or foolish talk
Example
He accidentally blabbed the surprise to everyone.
他不小心把惊喜告诉了大家。
C2 noun /ˈlæn.sɪt/

lancet

外科小刀
Meaning
a small, sharp, two-edged surgical knife used for making small incisions
Example
The doctor used a lancet to prick the patient’s finger for a blood test.
医生用兰塞特刺破病人的手指进行血液检测。
C1 adjective daɪˈvɜː.dʒənt

divergent

分歧的
Meaning
Tending to be different or develop in different directions
Example
Divergent policies create challenges in collaboration.
分歧的政策在合作中带来了挑战。
C2 noun /ˈɡrændɪləkwəns/

grandiloquence

夸张的语言
Meaning
Pompous or extravagant language, style, or manner, often intended to impress
Example
The politician’s speech was full of empty grandiloquence.
政治家的演讲充满了空洞的夸张语言。
B2 noun ˈpɛs.tɪ.saɪdz

pesticides

杀虫剂
Meaning
Substances used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants or to animals.
Example
Excessive pesticides use can harm the environment.
过度使用农药可能会对环境造成伤害。
C1 verb /dɪsˈkwɑːlɪfaɪ/

disqualify

取消资格
Meaning
to officially prevent someone from participating or being eligible
Example
The referee decided to disqualify the player for cheating.
裁判决定因作弊而取消球员资格。
C1 verb /rɪˈmɪt/

remit

汇款 / 免除
Meaning
To send money in payment or as a gift; to cancel or refrain from exacting a debt or punishment.
Example
He promised to remit the payment by the end of the week.
他承诺在本周末之前汇款。
C1 verb /rɪŋ/

wring

幸福
Meaning
to squeeze and twist something to force liquid out; to extract with effort
Example
She had to wring the towel after washing it.
她收到奖项时，无法掩饰自己的幸福。
B2 verb /stɑːv/

starve

饿死
Meaning
to suffer or die from lack of food
Example
He was left to starve in the desert.
他被丢在沙漠里饿死。
C1 noun ˌwɛðəraɪˈzeɪʃən

weatherization

气候化处理
Meaning
The practice of protecting a building and its interior from the elements.
Example
The house underwent weatherization to improve energy efficiency.
这座房子进行了气候化处理以提高能源效率。
B2 noun /ˈskændəl/

scandal

丑闻
Meaning
an event or action that causes public outrage or damage to one's reputation
Example
The politician's affair became a public scandal.
那位政治家的私 affair 成为了公共丑闻。
C1 noun ˈɛf.lu.ənt

effluent

废水或污染的液体
Meaning
Liquid waste or sewage discharged into a river or the sea.
Example
Factory effluent contaminates nearby rivers and lakes.
工厂废水污染附近的河流和湖泊。
B1 noun /ˈɡɑːr.lɪk/

Garlic

大蒜
Meaning
a strong-smelling pungent-tasting bulb, used as a flavoring in cooking and in herbal medicine
Example
The recipe calls for three cloves of fresh garlic to enhance the flavor.
本食谱需要三瓣新鲜大蒜以增强风味。
B1 adjective /ɪnˈfɔːrməl/

Informal

非正式的; 放松的; 随意的
Meaning
relaxed and friendly; not official or ceremonial; casual
Example
The meeting was informal and relaxed.
会议是非正式的且轻松的。
B2 verb /ræm/

ram

Meaning
to strike or push something with great force
Example
The truck rammed into the wall.
B1 noun /bæŋ/

Bang

突然的响声; 强烈的撞击或打击
Meaning
a sudden loud noise; a hard blow or hit
Example
The door closed with a loud bang that woke everyone up.
门关上时发出一声巨响，吵醒了所有人。
B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈɛstɪmeɪt/

underestimate

低估
Meaning
To judge something as less important or smaller than it really is.
Example
Never underestimate the power of teamwork.
永远不要低估团队合作的力量。
B2 adjective ˌpriːhɪˈstɒrɪk

prehistoric

史前的, 在书面记录之前的时间
Meaning
Belonging to the time before written records.
Example
The prehistoric era was marked by the rise of early humans.
史前时代的特点是早期人类的崛起。
C2 noun /ˌkæt ə ˈnaɪn ˌteɪlz/

cat-o-nine-tails

九尾鞭
Meaning
A whip with nine knotted cords, historically used for punishment.
Example
The sailor feared the cat-o-nine-tails more than the storm at sea.
那名水手比海上的风暴更害怕九尾鞭。
B2 adjective /ˈmɪstʃɪvəs/

Mischievous

顽皮的; 淘气的; 调皮的
Meaning
playfully naughty; causing minor trouble; impish
Example
The mischievous child hid his sister's favorite toy.
顽皮的孩子把他姐姐最喜欢的玩具藏了起来。
A1 adverb /ˈevər/

Ever

曾经; 总是; 以任何方式
Meaning
at any time; always; in any way
Example
Have you ever been to Paris?
你曾经去过巴黎吗?
B2 noun ˈpɛstɪˌsaɪd

pesticide

杀虫剂
Meaning
A substance used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants or to animals.
Example
The pesticide sprayed in the field killed the harmful insects.
在田间喷洒的杀虫剂杀死了有害的昆虫。
B2 verb /ˈwiːkən/

Weaken

削弱
Meaning
to make or become less strong or powerful
Example
The illness weakened his immune system significantly.
这场疾病显著削弱了他的免疫系统。
C1 noun /ˈmjʊr.əl/

Mural

壁画
Meaning
a painting or artwork applied directly on a wall or ceiling
Example
The artist painted a beautiful mural on the school wall.
艺术家在学校的墙上画了一幅美丽的壁画。
C1 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/

disengage

脱离
Meaning
To release or detach oneself from something; to withdraw.
Example
He tried to disengage from the heated argument.
他试图从激烈的争论中脱离。
B2 verb /hætʃ/

hatch

孵化
Meaning
to emerge from an egg; to devise or create a plan
Example
The bird will hatch from its egg soon.
鸟将从蛋中孵化出来。
B1 noun /freɪz/

phrase

短语
Meaning
a small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit
Example
He gave a memorable phrase at the conference.
他在会议上说了一句令人难忘的话。
B2 verb /ɪnˈtɛnsɪfaɪ/

intensify

加强
Meaning
To make something stronger, more extreme, or more forceful.
Example
The storm is expected to intensify overnight.
预计风暴将在一夜之间加剧。
C2 verb /vɔːnt/

vaunt

Meaning
to boast or brag about something, especially in an excessive way
Example
He would often vaunt his achievements in front of his colleagues.
B1 adjective /rɪˈmoʊt/

remote

远程
Meaning
Situated far from the main centers of population; distant.
Example
They stayed in a remote village during their trip.
他们在旅行期间住在一个偏远的村庄。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnfɔːrˈsiːn/

unforeseen

Meaning
Not anticipated or predicted; unexpected.
Example
The project faced unforeseen challenges that delayed its completion.
B2 noun /pledʒ/

Pledge

承诺; 保证; 担保;
Meaning
a solemn promise or undertaking; something given as security for a loan; a commitment or guarantee
Example
He made a pledge to donate money to charity.
他承诺捐款给慈善机构。
C2 adjective /ˌɪmpəˈmɪsəbl/

impermissible

不允许的
Meaning
Not permitted or allowed.
Example
Such behavior is impermissible in the workplace.
这种行为在工作场所是不允许的。
B1 adverb /ɪˈventʃuəli/

Eventually

最终; 最后
Meaning
in the end; finally; at last
Example
After years of hard work, she eventually became a doctor.
经过多年的努力工作，她最终成了医生。
C1 adjective /ˈevər ˈlæstɪŋ/

Ever-lasting

永恒的; 持久的;
Meaning
eternal; permanent; enduring forever
Example
Their love is ever-lasting and will never fade.
他们的爱是永恒的，永不褪色。
C2 noun /ˈbʊlwərk/

bulwark

防线
Meaning
A strong wall or defensive structure; something that provides protection or support.
Example
The fortress walls served as a bulwark against enemy attacks.
堡垒的墙壁作为抵御敌人攻击的防线。
C2 adjective /ˌlɪlɪˈpjuːʃən/

lilliputian

极小的
Meaning
Extremely small or tiny; trivial or petty.
Example
The model village was filled with lilliputian houses.
模范村庄里充满了极小的房屋。
B2 noun /ˈsɛm.ɪ.nɑːr/

seminar

研讨会
Meaning
A meeting for discussion or training, especially in an academic setting.
Example
The professor invited all students to attend the seminar on climate change.
教授邀请所有学生参加关于气候变化的研讨会。
B2 adjective /ˈprɒmɪsɪŋ/

promising

有前途的
Meaning
showing signs of future success or potential
Example
She is a promising young scientist with great ideas.
她是一个有前途的年轻科学家，拥有伟大的想法。
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。
C2 noun /ˈdʒæk.dɔː/

Jack-daw

小乌鸦
Meaning
a small gray and black bird of the crow family, known for its intelligence
Example
The jackdaw collected shiny objects for its nest.
杰克道收集了闪亮的物品为它的巢。
B1 noun /ˈtæblət/

tablet

Meaning
a small flat computer or a small solid dose of medicine
Example
She took a tablet to relieve her headache.
C2 verb /diːˈmæɡnɪtaɪz/

demagnetize

去磁
Meaning
To remove or reduce the magnetic properties of something.
Example
The technician demagnetized the old cassette tape.
技术员去掉了老磁带的磁性。
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。
C2 adjective /bɪˈnaɪtɪd/

benighted

黑暗的，无知的
Meaning
In a state of intellectual or moral ignorance; overtaken by darkness.
Example
The explorers were lost in the benighted forest without any guide.
探险者在没有向导的情况下迷失在黑暗的森林中。
C1 noun /ˈtem.pər.ə.mənt/

Temperament

气质; 性格; 天性
Meaning
a person's natural disposition or mood; characteristic behavior patterns
Example
She has a calm temperament that helps her handle stress well.
她有一个平静的气质，这帮助她很好地应对压力。
C1 adjective /ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtrɪk/

asymmetric

不对称的
Meaning
Not having equal or corresponding parts; lacking symmetry.
Example
The design of the building is asymmetric and unusual.
这座建筑的设计是不对称的且不寻常。
B1 verb /ˈɛstɪˌmeɪt/

estimate

估算
Meaning
To roughly calculate or judge the value, number, quantity, or extent of something.
Example
The engineer estimated the cost of the project at $5 million.
工程师估算了项目的成本为500万美元。
B1 adjective /ʌnˈfeər/

Unfair

不公平; 不正当;
Meaning
not right or just; treating people in a way that favors some over others
Example
It's unfair to blame her for something she didn't do.
指责她做了她没有做的事是不公平的。
B2 noun /ˈkɒntræktər/

contractor

承包商
Meaning
a person or company that agrees to provide materials or labor to perform a service or do a job
Example
The contractor completed the building project on time.
承包商按时完成了建筑项目。
C2 adjective /ˈmɛdəlsəm/

meddlesome

爱干涉他人事务的人
Meaning
fond of interfering in other people’s affairs
Example
She found her neighbor to be meddlesome and annoying.
她发现她的邻居爱干涉他人事务且令人烦恼。
C1 noun /ˈfjuː.də.lɪ.zəm/

feudalism

封建主义
Meaning
the social system in medieval Europe in which people worked and fought for nobles who gave them protection and land in return
Example
Feudalism shaped the political structure of medieval Europe.
封建主义塑造了中世纪欧洲的政治结构。
C1 adjective /dɪˈstrɔːt/

distraught

心烦意乱
Meaning
extremely upset and anxious, often to the point of being unable to think clearly
Example
She was distraught after losing her pet.
她在失去宠物后非常心烦意乱。
C1 noun /ˈprɒv.ɜːb/

Proverb

幸福
Meaning
a short saying that expresses a general truth or gives advice
Example
The proverb 'Early to bed, early to rise' teaches us about good habits.
当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
C2 noun /ˈʃaɪstər/

shyster

骗子
Meaning
a person, especially a lawyer, who uses unscrupulous or dishonest methods
Example
The businessman was exposed as a shyster who cheated clients.
这位商人被曝光为一个骗子，他欺骗了客户。
C1 noun /rɪˈtriː.vəl/

retrieval

检索
Meaning
The process of getting something back, especially from storage or memory.
Example
The brain's retrieval system helps recall past experiences.
大脑的检索系统帮助回忆过去的经历。
B2 adjective strəˈtiː.dʒɪk

strategic

战略的
Meaning
Relating to the identification of long-term or overall aims and interests and the means of achieving them.
Example
Strategic policies enhance competitiveness.
战略性政策增强竞争力。
B2 adjective /dɪˈstɪŋkt/

Distinct

独特的; 独一无二的; 清晰的; 可识别的
Meaning
separate and different; clear and recognizable; unique
Example
Each painting has its own distinct style and character.
每幅画都有自己独特的风格和特点。