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B2 adjective /ˈɪmɪnənt/

imminent

即将
Meaning
About to happen; likely to occur very soon.
Example
Dark clouds signaled that a storm was imminent.
乌云预示着暴风雨即将来临。
B2 verb /ɪnˈhæns/

enhance

提升
Meaning
to improve the quality, value, or extent of something
Example
The new features will enhance the user experience.
新的功能将提升用户体验。
B2 noun ˈtempəreri ˈsetlmənts

temporary settlements

临时定居点
Meaning
Short-term or provisional housing or living arrangements.
Example
Temporary settlements will aid lunar exploration.
临时定居点将有助于月球探索。
B1 adjective /ˌɪmpəˈlaɪt/

impolite

不礼貌
Meaning
Not showing good manners; rude.
Example
It is impolite to interrupt someone while they are speaking.
打断别人说话是不礼貌的。
C2 noun /næˈteɪʃən/

natation

游泳
Meaning
The act or sport of swimming.
Example
She took lessons in natation to improve her swimming skills.
她参加了游泳课程，以提高她的游泳技巧。
B2 adjective /ˈskɑː.lət/

Scarlet

猩红色
Meaning
a bright red color with a slightly orange tinge
Example
The scarlet roses in the garden looked magnificent in the morning light.
花园里的猩红色玫瑰在晨光下看起来非常壮丽。
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。
A2 noun /stɛps/

steps

步骤
Meaning
A measure or action, especially one of a series taken in order to deal with or achieve a particular thing.
Example
Taking small steps reduces overwhelm.
采取小步骤减少了过度压力。
B2 noun /ˈfɪks.tʃər/

fixture

固定物，安装设备
Meaning
a permanent or fixed object, often in a house or building
Example
The bathroom fixture was installed yesterday.
浴室设备昨天已安装。
C1 noun, verb /kriːs/

crease

褶皱, 折痕
Meaning
a line or fold produced on paper, cloth, or other material; to make a fold or wrinkle
Example
She ironed the shirt carefully to remove every crease.
她小心地熨烫衬衫，去除每一道褶皱。
C1 adjective /ˈlaʊzi/

lousy

糟糕
Meaning
of very poor quality; bad or unpleasant
Example
He felt lousy after catching the flu.
他在得了流感后感觉很糟糕。
B2 noun /ˈkɒmjʊnɪst/

communist

Meaning
a person who supports or believes in the principles of communism
Example
The communist ideology aims for a classless society.
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。
B1 verb /ˈdekəreɪt/

decorate

装饰
Meaning
to make something look more attractive by adding ornaments
Example
We will decorate the room for the party.
我们将为派对装饰房间。
B2 verb, noun, adjective /baʊnd/

bound

有界的 / 受限的
Meaning
To move with large strides or jumps; also refers to being tied, limited, or certain.
Example
The dog bounded across the field with joy.
狗带着快乐跳过了田野。
B1 verb /ɪnˈkriːst/

increased

增加的
Meaning
became greater in size, amount, or degree
Example
The company's revenue increased last year.
公司去年收入增加了。
A1 noun /ˈtjuːzdeɪ/

tuesday

星期二
Meaning
The second day of the week, following Monday and preceding Wednesday.
Example
We have a meeting scheduled for Tuesday.
我们定于星期二开会。
A2 noun /fɑːrm/

farm

农场
Meaning
an area of land used for growing crops and raising animals
Example
They live on a farm with many animals.
他们住在一个有许多动物的农场。
C1 adjective ˌɪm.pəˈsɛp.tɪ.bəl

imperceptible

无法察觉的
Meaning
So subtle or gradual that it is difficult to notice or perceive
Example
The changes in his behavior were imperceptible at first.
他行为中的变化一开始几乎是无法察觉的。
C2 adjective /ˈhɛtərəˌdɒks/

heterodox

异端
Meaning
not conforming with accepted or orthodox standards or beliefs
Example
The professor was known for his heterodox views on religion.
教授以其在宗教问题上的异端观点而闻名。
B2 noun /ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛktənt/

disinfectant

消毒剂
Meaning
a chemical substance used to kill harmful microorganisms on surfaces
Example
The cleaner sprayed disinfectant on the table.
清洁工在桌子上喷洒了消毒剂。
A2 noun /sɔːlt/

Salt

盐
Meaning
white crystalline substance used for seasoning food; sodium chloride
Example
Please add some salt to the soup to enhance its flavor.
请在汤里再加一些盐以提升风味。
C1 noun /mɪkst ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi/

mixed economy

混合经济
Meaning
An economic system where both government and private sector operate together.
Example
Most countries today follow a mixed economy model.
如今，大多数国家遵循混合经济模式。
C2 noun /ˈdræɡˌnɛt/

dragnet

大规模搜捕
Meaning
A systematic search or investigation, often by police to catch criminals.
Example
The police launched a dragnet to capture the fugitives.
警察发起了大规模搜捕，试图抓捕逃犯。
A1 noun /tʃeər/

Chair

椅子
Meaning
a separate seat for one person, typically with a back and four legs
Example
Please sit on the chair.
请坐在椅子上。
C2 adjective /ˌɛkjʊˈmɛnɪkəl/

ecumenical

生态化宗教团结
Meaning
Promoting unity among different Christian churches or religions.
Example
The leaders gathered for an ecumenical conference to encourage dialogue.
领导们为促进对话召开了一个生态化会议。
C1 noun /ˈʃeɪvɪŋ/

shaving

剃须
Meaning
the act of removing hair with a razor; a thin strip or piece shaved from something
Example
He bought a new cream for shaving.
他买了一款新的剃须膏。
C2 verb /ˈflʌməks/

flummox

困惑
Meaning
To confuse or bewilder someone completely.
Example
The complicated puzzle flummoxed the students.
复杂的拼图让学生们困惑。
C1 adjective /hɜːrˈbɪv.ər.əs/

Herbivorous

草食性
Meaning
feeding on plants; plant-eating
Example
Cows are herbivorous animals that graze on grass.
牛是草食性动物，吃草。
B2 noun /twɪɡ/

twig

小树枝
Meaning
a small thin branch of a tree or bush
Example
She broke a twig off the tree to use as a stick.
她从树上折下一根小树枝用作棍子。
A2 adjective /ˈsʌdən/

Sudden

突如其来的; 突然的; 出乎意料的;
Meaning
happening or done quickly and unexpectedly; abrupt
Example
There was a sudden change in the weather.
天气发生了突如其来的变化。
B2 noun /ˈaʊt.kʌm/

Outcome

结果; 后果;
Meaning
the result or consequence of an action or situation; the final product
Example
The outcome of the election surprised everyone.
选举的结果让所有人感到惊讶。
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 verb /ˈtɜːrmɪˌneɪt/

terminate

终止
Meaning
to bring something to an end or to stop something from continuing
Example
The company decided to terminate his contract.
公司决定终止他的合同。
B1 verb /ʃaʊt/

shout

喊叫
Meaning
to say something very loudly
Example
He shouted at the top of his lungs to get their attention.
他尽可能大声地喊叫，以引起他们的注意。
C1 adjective /səbˈvɜːrsɪv/

subversive

颠覆性的
Meaning
seeking or intended to undermine or overthrow an established system or authority
Example
The group was banned for its subversive activities.
该团体因其颠覆性活动而被禁止。
A1 verb /niːd/

need

需要
Meaning
to require something; to be in want of
Example
I need help with my homework.
我需要我的作业的帮助。
C2 verb /ˌkaʊˈtaʊ/

kowtow

过度顺从
Meaning
To act in an excessively subservient or obedient manner.
Example
He refused to kowtow to the unreasonable demands.
他拒绝顺从不合理的要求。
C2 adjective /ˈɑːrtləs/

artless

天真, 简单
Meaning
Without deception or pretentiousness; natural and simple.
Example
Her artless smile made everyone feel at ease.
她天真的微笑让每个人都感到轻松。
A2 noun /ˈreɪl.weɪ/

Railway

铁路
Meaning
a track made of steel rails along which trains run; a system of tracks with trains, stations, and other facilities
Example
The railway connects major cities across the country.
铁路连接全国主要城市。
B1 noun /tʌn/

ton

吨
Meaning
A unit of weight equal to 2,000 pounds (US) or 1,000 kilograms (metric); a large amount of something
Example
The truck carried a ton of apples to the market.
卡车运送了一吨苹果到市场。
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。
B2 adjective /ˈkaʊntləs/

countless

数不胜数
Meaning
too many to be counted; innumerable
Example
There are countless stars in the sky.
天上有数不清的星星。
C2 noun, verb /ɡəˈrɒt/

garrote

勒死
Meaning
A method of execution by strangulation, or to strangle someone with a cord or wire.
Example
The assassin attempted to garrote his target in the alley.
刺客试图在巷子里用绳索勒死目标。
B2 verb ˈɛkəʊd

echoed

回响
Meaning
To repeat or resound; to be reminiscent of something.
Example
The words of gratitude echoed in his heart.
感恩的言辞在他心中回响。
B2 adjective /trænˈspærənt/

Transparent

透明的
Meaning
allowing light to pass through; clear and obvious; honest and open
Example
The company maintains transparent business practices.
公司保持透明的商业实践。
C1 noun /ˈnaɪt.hʊd/

knighthood

骑士身份
Meaning
The rank or dignity of a knight, or the ceremony of conferring knighthood.
Example
He was honored with knighthood for his contributions to science.
由于他对科学的贡献，他被授予骑士身份。
B2 noun /ˈbaɪoʊ ˌdeɪtə/

Bio-data

简历
Meaning
biographical data; a resume or curriculum vitae containing personal and professional information
Example
Please submit your bio-data along with the job application.
请将您的简历与求职申请一起提交。
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。
C1 noun /ˌdɛfəˈmeɪʃən/

defamation

诽谤
Meaning
the act of damaging someone's reputation by making false statements
Example
The newspaper was sued for defamation of character.
该报因诽谤被起诉。
B2 noun /ˌpɜː.sɪˈvɪə.rəns/

perseverance

毅力
Meaning
Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success
Example
His perseverance helped him achieve his dreams.
他的毅力帮助他实现了梦想。
B2 noun /ˈmɑːrkər/

marker

马克笔，标记笔
Meaning
an object used to indicate a position, place, or boundary; a pen with a thick tip used for writing or drawing
Example
He used a red marker to underline the important points.
他用红色马克笔强调了重要的要点。
A2 verb /tʊr/

Tour

巡回演出
Meaning
to travel around a place for pleasure or to perform
Example
The band will tour several cities this summer.
乐队今年夏天将在多个城市巡回演出。
C2 noun /kɒzˈmɒɡ.rə.fi/

cosmography

宇宙学
Meaning
the science or art of mapping the universe or cosmos
Example
Medieval scholars practiced cosmography to chart the stars and planets.
中世纪学者通过实践宇宙学来绘制星星和行星的地图。
C2 noun /ˌɒktədʒəˈnɛəriən/

octogenarian

八十岁老人
Meaning
A person who is between 80 and 89 years old.
Example
The octogenarian still jogs every morning to stay healthy.
这位八十岁老人仍然每天早上跑步以保持健康。
B2 verb prəˈlɒŋ

prolong

延长
Meaning
To extend the duration of something; to make something last longer.
Example
A healthy diet helps prolong life expectancy.
健康饮食有助于延长预期寿命。
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.
C2 noun /seɪn/

seine

大网
Meaning
A large fishing net that hangs vertically in the water.
Example
The fishermen cast their seine into the river.
渔民把他们的大网扔进了河里。
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 /ˈsɛntrɪˌfjuːdʒ/

centrifuge

离心机
Meaning
A machine that spins substances at high speed to separate different components.
Example
The lab technician used a centrifuge to separate the blood cells from the plasma.
实验室技术员使用离心机将血细胞从血浆中分离出来。
C1 adjective /ˈluː.mɪ.nəs/

Luminous

光亮的; 发光的; 明亮的
Meaning
bright; shining; emitting light; radiant
Example
The luminous stars filled the dark night sky.
明亮的星星照亮了黑暗的夜空。
C2 adjective /prɪˈskrɪptɪbəl/

prescriptible

可规定的
Meaning
Capable of being prescribed or laid down as a rule or directive.
Example
Certain regulations are prescriptible under the law.
某些规定在法律下是可以规定的。
A2 noun /ˈnɛtˌwɜrk/

network

网络
Meaning
A system of interconnected people, things, or computers.
Example
She built a strong professional network.
她建立了一个强大的职业网络。
B2 adverb /ˈflu:əntli/

Fluently

流利地; 顺畅地
Meaning
in a smooth, effortless, and articulate manner; with ease and skill
Example
She speaks French fluently.
她流利地讲法语。
A2 adverb /ˈker.fə.li/

Carefully

小心地
Meaning
with great attention and caution; thoughtfully and attentively
Example
Please read the instructions carefully.
请仔细阅读说明书。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnədˈvaɪzəbl/

inadvisable

不建议
Meaning
Not recommended; likely to have undesirable consequences.
Example
It is inadvisable to drive in such heavy rain.
在这种大雨中开车是不建议的。
B2 verb /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/

diminish

Meaning
to make or become less; to reduce in size, importance, or value
Example
Over time, his influence in the company began to diminish.
C2 noun /dreɪk/

Drake

雄鸭
Meaning
a male duck; a type of waterfowl
Example
The drake led his family of ducks across the pond.
那只雄鸭带领它的鸭家族穿过了池塘。
B1 adjective /ˈklæsɪk/

classic

经典，杰出
Meaning
Judged over a period of time to be of the highest quality and outstanding of its kind.
Example
That movie is a classic example of 90s comedy.
那部电影是90年代喜剧的经典范例。
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 noun /ˈrɛzərvwɑːr/

reservoir

水库
Meaning
A large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply.
Example
The city built a new reservoir to ensure enough drinking water for its residents.
这座城市建造了一个新的水库，以确保为居民提供足够的饮用水。
A2 noun /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/

making

制作
Meaning
the process of producing or constructing something
Example
The making of the movie took over two years.
电影的制作过程花费了超过两年时间。
B2 noun, verb /sɪn/

sin

罪
Meaning
an immoral act considered to be a transgression against divine law; to commit an offense against religious or moral law
Example
He confessed his sin to the priest.
他向神父忏悔了他的罪。
C2 noun /rɪˈsɪʒən/

rescission

取消
Meaning
the cancellation or annulment of a law, contract, or agreement
Example
The rescission of the contract left both parties disappointed.
合同的取消让双方都感到失望。
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。
B2 verb /ˈbrɔːdən/

broaden

拓宽
Meaning
to make wider or larger in scope; to expand ideas, experience, or understanding
Example
Travel can broaden your perspective on different cultures.
旅行可以拓宽你对不同文化的视野。
C1 verb /ˌɪntərˈsɛpt/

intercept

Meaning
to stop, catch, or seize something on its way from one place to another
Example
The police intercepted the stolen car before it crossed the border.
C1 noun /ˌkɒn.əˈsɜːr/

connoisseur

行家
Meaning
an expert judge in matters of taste, especially in food, art, or wine
Example
She is a true connoisseur of fine art.
她是美术的真正行家。
C2 adjective /pəˈluːsɪd/

pellucid

透明
Meaning
Transparently clear; easy to understand.
Example
The lake water was so pellucid that you could see the stones at the bottom.
湖水是如此透明，你可以看到底部的石头。
A2 adjective, noun /ˈeɪʒən/

asian

亚洲的
Meaning
relating to Asia or its people
Example
She loves Asian culture.
她喜欢亚洲文化。
A2 verb /ˈkʌvər/

cover

覆盖
Meaning
to put something over or upon something else to protect or conceal
Example
Please cover the food to keep it fresh.
请把食物盖上，以保持新鲜。
C1 noun daɪˈkɒtəmi

dichotomy

二分法
Meaning
A division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different.
Example
The dichotomy between tradition and modernity is often debated.
传统与现代之间的二分法常常被讨论。
C1 noun /məˈleɪz/

malaise

不适
Meaning
a general feeling of discomfort, illness, or unease whose exact cause is difficult to identify
Example
After the long journey, she felt a general malaise.
长时间旅行后，她感到一种普遍的不适。
B2 noun /fluːt/

Flute

长笛
Meaning
a musical wind instrument with holes along its length that is played by blowing across a hole at one end
Example
He played a sweet melody on his flute.
他在他的长笛上演奏了一首甜美的旋律。
B2 noun ˈlɪt.ər.ə.si ˌreɪts

literacy rates

识字率
Meaning
The percentage of people in a population who can read and write; measures of educational levels in a population.
Example
Literacy rates impact socioeconomic conditions.
识字率影响着社会经济状况。
B2 noun /ˈsnoʊ.fɔːl/

Snowfall

降雪
Meaning
the process of snow falling from the sky; the amount of snow that falls
Example
The heavy snowfall blocked all the roads yesterday.
昨天下的大雪封锁了所有的道路。
B1 noun /ˈkæp.ɪ.təl/

Capital

首都; 资本; 财富
Meaning
the most important city or town of a country or region; wealth in the form of money or assets
Example
Paris is the capital of France and also a major financial capital.
巴黎是法国的首都，也是一个重要的金融中心。
C2 verb /fɔːrˈdʒʌdʒ/

forejudge

预先判断
Meaning
To judge beforehand without adequate information.
Example
It is unfair to forejudge someone without knowing the facts.
在没有了解事实的情况下对某人做出判断是不公平的。
C1 noun/verb /rɪˈlæps/

relapse

复发
Meaning
to return to a worse condition, especially after improvement; a deterioration after recovery
Example
After months of progress, he suffered a relapse.
经过几个月的进展后，他遭遇了复发。
C1 verb, noun /sæp/

sap

树液 / 削弱
Meaning
As a noun: the vital fluid in plants; As a verb: to gradually weaken or drain strength.
Example
The long journey began to sap his energy.
长途旅行开始削弱他的能量。
B1 noun /ˈɡædʒ.ɪt/

gadget

小工具
Meaning
A small mechanical or electronic device with a particular function, often novel or useful.
Example
He loves buying the latest kitchen gadgets.
他喜欢购买最新的厨房小工具。
C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzæspəˌreɪtɪd/

exasperated

非常恼火
Meaning
greatly annoyed or irritated
Example
She gave him an exasperated look after his repeated mistakes.
在他的重复错误后，她给了他一个非常恼火的眼神。
C1 adjective /ˈkoʊpiəs/

copious

大量
Meaning
abundant in supply or quantity
Example
She took copious notes during the lecture.
她在讲座期间做了大量笔记。
B2 adjective /ˈtaɪə.səm/

Tiresome

令人疲倦的; 无聊的
Meaning
causing weariness or boredom; tedious
Example
The long lecture was tiresome and repetitive.
长时间的演讲令人疲倦且重复。
B2 noun /kɔːrd/

chord

和弦
Meaning
A group of musical notes played or sung together; also a straight line segment joining two points on a curve.
Example
She strummed a simple chord on the guitar.
她在吉他上弹奏了一个简单的和弦。
B2 noun /taɪˈfuːn/

typhoon

台风
Meaning
a tropical storm in the region of the Indian or western Pacific oceans
Example
The typhoon caused severe flooding in the coastal areas.
台风在沿海地区造成了严重的洪水。
A2 noun /ʃɔːrts/

shorts

短裤
Meaning
a short garment worn on the lower half of the body that covers each leg separately, usually above the knees.
Example
He wore a pair of blue shorts to the beach.
他穿了一条蓝色的短裤去海滩。
B1 noun ˈbæl.ənst daɪ.ət

balanced diet

均衡饮食
Meaning
A diet consisting of the proper quantities and proportions of foods needed to maintain health or growth.
Example
A balanced diet is essential for maintaining good health.
均衡饮食对维持良好的健康至关重要。
B2 adjective /ˈduː.əl/

Dual

双重的
Meaning
having two parts or consisting of two elements; double
Example
She has dual citizenship of both countries.
她拥有两个国家的双重国籍。
C1 adjective /məˈlɪʃəs/

Malicious

恶意的; 有害的
Meaning
having or showing a desire to cause harm to someone; spiteful
Example
The malicious software damaged many computers.
恶意软件损坏了许多计算机。
B2 noun /ˈlɪb.ər.ti/

Liberty

自由
Meaning
the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views
Example
The Statue of Liberty represents freedom and democracy.
自由女神像象征着自由和民主。
C2 noun /ˌpɒl.iˈsɪl.ə.bəl/

polysyllable

多音节词
Meaning
a word with more than one syllable
Example
The word 'elephant' is a polysyllable because it has three syllables.
‘大象’是一个多音节词，因为它有三个音节。
B1 noun, verb /ˈkɒndʌkt/ (noun), /kənˈdʌkt/ (verb)

conduct

Meaning
to organize or carry out; or a person's behavior
Example
The teacher conducted the exam fairly.
C2 noun /ˌdʒʊərɪsˈpruːdəns/

jurisprudence

法学
Meaning
The theory, philosophy, or science of law.
Example
She is a professor of jurisprudence at the university.
她是大学里的法学教授。
B2 noun /ˈleɪ.zi.nəs/

Laziness

懒惰
Meaning
the quality of being unwilling to work or use energy; idleness
Example
His laziness prevented him from achieving his goals.
他的懒惰阻止了他实现目标。
A1 preposition /frəm/ or /frʌm/

from

从
Meaning
Used to indicate the starting point of a journey, action, or source.
Example
She came from Dhaka to visit her family.
她从达卡来探望她的家人。
A1 pronoun /ɪts/

its

它的
Meaning
Belonging to or associated with a thing previously mentioned.
Example
The company changed its logo last year.
公司去年更改了它的标志。
B1 preposition /θruːˈaʊt/

throughout

贯穿
Meaning
in every part of a place or during the whole time of an event
Example
She worked throughout the night.
她整夜工作。
C2 verb /kəˈlʌmnieɪt/

calumniate

诽谤
Meaning
To make false and damaging statements about someone; to slander.
Example
He was furious when he realized they had calumniated his reputation.
当他意识到他们已经毁坏了他的名声时，他非常生气。
A2 noun /ɪkˈsaɪt.mənt/

Excitement

兴奋
Meaning
a feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness
Example
The children could barely contain their excitement about the upcoming field trip.
孩子们几乎无法抑制他们对即将到来的学校旅行的兴奋。
C1 verb /ˈskwɒndər/

squander

浪费
Meaning
to waste money, time, or opportunities in a careless way
Example
He squandered his inheritance on gambling.
他把遗产浪费在赌博上。
A2 verb, noun /drɒp/

drop

掉 / 水滴
Meaning
to let something fall; a small quantity of liquid
Example
Be careful not to drop your phone.
小心不要把手机掉了。
C2 adjective /ˈviːnəl/

venal

贪污的
Meaning
willing to do dishonest things in return for money; corrupt
Example
The politician was accused of being venal and corrupt.
这位政治家被指控为贪污腐化。
B1 verb səˈpɔːrtɪŋ

supporting

支持
Meaning
Giving assistance to; helping to bear the weight of something.
Example
Supporting education initiatives helps reduce child labour.
支持教育倡议有助于减少童工。
C1 adjective /ˈpɪt.i.əs/

Piteous

可怜的; 引起同情的
Meaning
deserving pity; arousing compassion
Example
The piteous cries of the injured animal moved everyone to tears.
受伤动物的悲惨叫声让每个人都泪流满面。
C2 verb /lɪm/

limn

描述 / 勾画
Meaning
to depict or describe something vividly in words or art.
Example
The author limned the beauty of the countryside.
作者生动地描绘了乡村的美丽。
C1 adjective /pərˈvɜːrs/

perverse

变态
Meaning
showing a deliberate desire to behave in a way that is unreasonable, contrary, or unacceptable
Example
He took a perverse pleasure in upsetting his colleagues.
他从使同事不安中获得变态的快乐。
C2 noun /ˈsʌbtrəˌhɛnd/

subtrahend

被减数
Meaning
a number that is to be subtracted from another number
Example
In the equation 10 - 4, the number 4 is the subtrahend.
在等式 10 - 4 中，数字 4 是被减数。
C2 noun /ˈsɛnʃəns/

sentience

感知能力
Meaning
The capacity to feel, perceive, or experience subjectively.
Example
Many argue that animals possess sentience.
许多人认为动物具有感知能力。
C1 noun /ˈmeɪniæk/

maniac

疯子
Meaning
a person who behaves in a wildly foolish, dangerous, or violent way
Example
The driver was speeding like a maniac.
司机像疯子一样开车。
B2 noun /ˈeɪ.prən/

apron

Meaning
A protective garment worn over the front of one's clothes to keep them clean, especially while cooking.
Example
She tied an apron around her waist before cooking dinner.