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B1 verb /ɪmˈprɛs/

impress

打动
Meaning
to cause someone to feel admiration or respect
Example
Her speech managed to impress the audience.
她的演讲成功地打动了观众。
A2 noun /ˈtoʊstər/

Toaster

烤面包机
Meaning
an electric appliance used for toasting bread slices
Example
I put two slices of bread in the toaster for breakfast.
我把两片面包放进烤面包机里做早餐。
B1 noun /ˈmɪʃ.ən/

Mission

一个重要的任务或使命，分配给个人或团队；一个特定的目标或目的
Meaning
An important task or assignment given to a person or group; a specific purpose or goal
Example
The astronauts completed their mission to the space station.
宇航员完成了他们的任务，前往太空站。
C2 verb /ˈpjuːtrɪfaɪ/

putrefy

腐烂
Meaning
to decay or rot, producing a foul smell
Example
The meat began to putrefy in the heat.
肉在热气中开始腐烂。
B2 verb /əˈsɜːrt/

assert

断言
Meaning
to state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully; to insist upon rights or claims
Example
She decided to assert her authority in the meeting.
她决定在会议上主张她的权威。
B1 noun /ˈsiːlɪŋ/

ceiling

天花板
Meaning
the upper interior surface of a room
Example
The ceiling of the hall was painted beautifully.
大厅的天花板被美丽地油漆了。
C1 adjective /ˌruː.dɪˈmen.tər.i/

Rudimentary

基本的; 初级的; 不完全发展的; 发展初期阶段的
Meaning
basic; elementary; undeveloped; in the earliest stage of development
Example
She has only rudimentary knowledge of French.
她对法语的了解只是初步的。
B2 noun /ˈaʊtskɜːrts/

outskirts

城市边缘
Meaning
The outer parts of a town or city, away from the center.
Example
They moved to the outskirts of the city for a quieter life.
他们为了更安静的生活搬到了城市的边缘。
A2 adverb /ˈbæk.wərdz/

Backwards

向后; 逆序
Meaning
in the direction that is behind; in reverse order
Example
He counted backwards from ten to one.
他从十数到一，倒着数。
C1 verb /ɪˈmɔːrtəlaɪz/

immortalize

永生
Meaning
to preserve the memory of someone or something forever
Example
The statue was built to immortalize the hero’s sacrifice.
这座雕像是为了让英雄的牺牲永生化。
C1 noun /ˈkɒnɪfər/

conifer

针叶树
Meaning
a type of tree that bears cones and evergreen needle-like leaves, such as pine or fir
Example
The forest is dominated by conifers like pine and spruce.
森林由松树和云杉等针叶树主导。
C1 noun ˈrɔɪəl ˈbɛŋɡəl ˈtaɪɡər

Royal Bengal Tiger

皇家孟加拉虎
Meaning
A subspecies of tiger found primarily in India and Bangladesh, known for its distinctive orange coat with black stripes.
Example
The Royal Bengal Tiger is an iconic species of the Sundarbans.
皇家孟加拉虎是孙德班的标志性物种。
C1 verb /ˈæɡənaɪz/

agonize

煎熬
Meaning
To suffer extreme physical or mental pain; to spend time worrying.
Example
She agonized for days over whether she had made the right decision.
她为是否做出了正确的决定而痛苦了好几天。
C2 noun /ˈtɜːrpɪtuːd/

turpitude

堕落
Meaning
depraved or wicked behavior or character
Example
The judge condemned the criminal’s act of moral turpitude.
法官谴责了罪犯的道德堕落行为。
A2 verb /əˈplaɪ/

apply

申请 / 应用
Meaning
to make a formal request for something; to put into practice
Example
He decided to apply for the scholarship.
他决定申请奖学金。
B1 noun /ˈprəʊ.tiːnz/

proteins

蛋白质
Meaning
Large biomolecules consisting of amino acids that perform essential functions in living organisms, including building and repairing tissues.
Example
Lean meats and legumes provide high-quality proteins.
瘦肉和豆类提供高质量的蛋白质。
A1 verb /miːt/

meet

见面
Meaning
to come into the presence of; to encounter
Example
I will meet you at the café.
我会在咖啡馆见你。
B2 noun /həˈræsmənt/

harassment

骚扰
Meaning
aggressive pressure or intimidation; unwanted and repeated behavior causing discomfort
Example
The company has a strict policy against workplace harassment.
公司对职场骚扰有严格的政策。
B2 noun /ˈrɒbəɹi/

robbery

抢劫
Meaning
the crime of stealing from someone or somewhere using force or threat
Example
The police are investigating the robbery at the local store.
警方正在调查当地商店的抢劫事件。
C1 adverb /ɪnˈdɛfɪnətli/

indefinitely

无限期
Meaning
for an unlimited or unspecified period of time
Example
The project has been postponed indefinitely.
该项目已无限期推迟。
B1 noun /ˈʃæd.oʊ/

Shadow

阴影
Meaning
a dark area where light is blocked by something; a person's silhouette
Example
The tree cast a long shadow across the garden in the evening.
树在傍晚把一个长长的阴影投射到花园里。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈkɒn.ʃəs/

Unconscious

昏迷; 无意识
Meaning
not awake and aware of one's surroundings; done or existing without one realizing
Example
The patient was unconscious for several hours after the surgery.
病人在手术后昏迷了几个小时。
B2 noun /ˈbɪʃəp/

bishop

主教
Meaning
a senior member of the Christian clergy, usually in charge of a diocese and empowered to confer holy orders.
Example
The bishop delivered a powerful sermon during Sunday service.
主教在星期天的礼拜中做了一个有力的布道。
C1 noun /ˈlaɪtʃi/

Litchi

荔枝
Meaning
a small oval pink-red tropical fruit with white translucent flesh and sweet taste
Example
The litchi has a rough pink shell that you peel to eat the sweet white fruit inside.
荔枝有一层粗糙的粉红色外皮，你剥开它就可以吃到里面甜美的白色果实。
C1 verb/noun /skaʊl/

scowl

皱眉
Meaning
To frown in an angry or bad-tempered way.
Example
She scowled when she heard the unfair remark.
她听到不公正的评论时，皱起了眉头。
B1 noun /ˈsɛtɪŋ/

setting

背景
Meaning
the environment or place where something happens
Example
The setting of the movie was a beautiful beach.
电影的背景是一个美丽的海滩。
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。
C1 verb /əˈpreɪz/

appraise

评估
Meaning
to evaluate the value, quality, or importance of something
Example
The jeweler appraised the diamond before buying it.
珠宝商在购买之前评估了钻石。
B2 verb /ˌriː.ɪnˈfɔːrs/

reinforce

加固
Meaning
To strengthen or support something with additional material, people, or effort.
Example
The teacher used examples to reinforce the lesson.
老师使用示例来加固这节课。
C1 verb /daɪˈluːt/

dilute

稀释
Meaning
To make a liquid thinner or weaker by adding water or another solvent.
Example
You should dilute the juice with water before serving it to children.
你应该在给孩子们提供之前把果汁稀释一下。
B2 noun /ˈsɪmbəl/

Symbol

符号
Meaning
a mark or character used as a conventional representation of an object, function, or process
Example
The dove is a symbol of peace.
鸽子是和平的象征。
B1 noun əˈdɒp.ʃən

adoption

采用
Meaning
The process of accepting, embracing, or taking up something new, such as a practice, technology, or idea.
Example
The adoption of electric vehicles is increasing worldwide.
全球电动车的采用正在增加。
B2 noun /ˈtʌndrə/

tundra

冻原
Meaning
A vast, flat, treeless Arctic region where the subsoil is permanently frozen.
Example
Polar bears roam across the icy tundra.
北极熊在冰冷的冻原上徘徊。
C1 noun /ˈdæmpər/

damper

某物减少或减弱力量、效果或兴奋
Meaning
something that reduces or lessens the force, effect, or excitement
Example
The cancellation of the trip put a damper on their enthusiasm.
旅行的取消降低了他们的热情。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnsəˈluːbriəs/

insalubrious

不健康
Meaning
Unhealthy or not conducive to well-being.
Example
They moved out of the insalubrious neighborhood for the sake of their health.
他们为了健康搬出了不健康的社区
C1 verb /ɪkˈspaʊnd/

expound

详细阐述
Meaning
to present and explain in detail
Example
The professor expounded the theory in simple terms.
教授用简单的术语详细阐述了这个理论。
C1 adverb /ʌnˈnætʃrəli/

unnaturally

不自然地
Meaning
in a way that is not natural or normal; excessively or strangely
Example
He smiled unnaturally, making everyone feel uncomfortable.
他不自然地笑了，让每个人都感到不舒服。
B2 verb /ɪnˈspekt/

inspect

检查
Meaning
to examine something carefully to check for problems or faults
Example
The engineer will inspect the building for structural damage.
工程师将检查建筑物的结构损坏。
C1 verb /reɪv/

rave

赞扬
Meaning
to speak or write about something with great enthusiasm or admiration
Example
Critics rave about the new movie.
评论家们对新电影赞不绝口。
B1 preposition /rɪˈɡɑrdɪŋ/

regarding

关于
Meaning
concerning or relating to
Example
The decision regarding the meeting will be made tomorrow.
关于会议的决定将在明天做出。
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。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnsɪˈdɛntəl/

incidental

附带的
Meaning
happening as a minor part or in connection with something else
Example
Incidental expenses like snacks and tips were included in the bill.
像零食和小费这样的附带费用被包含在账单中。
C1 verb /ˈsætʃəˌreɪt/

saturate

Meaning
to fill completely with something until no more can be absorbed
Example
The heavy rain saturated the ground within minutes.
C2 adjective /ˈɜːrsaɪn/

ursine

熊似的
Meaning
Relating to or resembling a bear.
Example
The man’s ursine strength amazed everyone.
那个人熊似的力量让所有人都吃惊。
C2 adverb /ˌpɛlˈmɛl/

pell-mell

杂乱无章
Meaning
In a confused, rushed, or disorderly manner.
Example
The children ran pell-mell through the playground.
孩子们在游乐场里杂乱无章地奔跑。
C2 verb /ˈbætn/

batten

固定
Meaning
To fasten or secure something tightly.
Example
They battened down the hatches before the storm.
他们在风暴之前把舱口牢牢固定。
C1 noun /ˈmaɪkrəʊˌklaɪmæt/

microclimate

微气候
Meaning
The climate of a small, specific area that may differ from the general climate of the surrounding region, often influenced by local factors like terrain, vegetation, or buildings.
Example
A microclimate can have a significant impact on plant growth.
微气候可能对植物的生长产生重要影响。
B2 noun /ˈɪnvənˌtɔːri/

inventory

清单
Meaning
A complete list of items, such as goods in stock or property.
Example
The shopkeeper checked the inventory before opening the store.
店主在开店前检查了清单。
C2 noun /ʃɪˈfɒn/

chiffon

雪纺
Meaning
A lightweight, sheer fabric often used in dresses or scarves.
Example
She wore a beautiful chiffon dress at the party.
她在派对上穿了一件美丽的雪纺裙子。
A2 noun /ɡreɪps/

Grapes

葡萄
Meaning
small round fruits that grow in clusters on vines; used to make wine
Example
She bought a bunch of grapes from the market.
她在市场买了一串葡萄。
B1 adjective /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/

artistic

艺术的
Meaning
having or revealing natural creative skill
Example
She has an artistic sense of design.
她有艺术的设计感。
A1 interjection /hɑː/

ha

哈! (表示惊讶或喜悦的表达)
Meaning
used to express amusement, surprise, or triumph
Example
Ha! I knew you couldn’t resist joining us.
哈！我知道你无法抵挡加入我们的诱惑。
B2 adjective /ɪɡˈzɔː.stɪd/

exhausted

筋疲力尽
Meaning
Extremely tired; having no energy left.
Example
Feeling exhausted after waking up is common.
醒来后感到筋疲力尽是很常见的。
C2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈreɪndʒ/

disarrange

弄乱
Meaning
to disturb the order or arrangement of something
Example
The wind disarranged her hair.
风把她的头发弄乱了。
C2 noun /dɪˈstɪlər/

distiller

蒸馏师
Meaning
A person or company that makes alcoholic drinks or purified liquids by distillation.
Example
The distiller introduced a new brand of whiskey last year.
蒸馏师在去年推出了一款新品牌的威士忌。
C2 noun /ˈtrʌk.jʊ.ləns/

truculence

好斗性
Meaning
Aggressiveness or eagerness to fight.
Example
His speech was full of truculence and threats.
他的演讲充满了好斗性和威胁。
B1 noun /læd/

lad

小伙子
Meaning
a boy or young man; a male youth
Example
The young lad helped his father in the shop.
这个年轻小伙子在商店里帮助了他的父亲。
B2 adjective /ˈrɪɡ.ər.əs/

rigorous

严格
Meaning
Extremely thorough and demanding in analysis or practice.
Example
A rigorous study plan helps students achieve better results.
严格的学习计划帮助学生取得更好的成绩。
C1 verb /lɜːrk/

lurk

潜伏
Meaning
to remain hidden so as to wait for an opportunity to attack or observe
Example
A stranger lurked in the shadows.
一个陌生人潜伏在阴影中。
C1 verb /vɪə(r)/

veer

突然改变方向
Meaning
to change direction suddenly
Example
The car veered off the road to avoid the accident.
汽车为了避开事故突然驶离了道路。
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。
B2 verb /ɪˈvɑːlv/

evolve

Meaning
to develop gradually, especially into a more complex or advanced state
Example
Over time, the company evolved into a global brand.
B2 adjective /ˈɡlɔːr.i.əs/

Glorious

荣耀的; 著名的;
Meaning
magnificent; famous; having great beauty or splendor
Example
The sunset was absolutely glorious.
日落绝对是荣耀的。
C1 adjective /ˌɒstɛnˈteɪʃəs/

ostentatious

炫耀的
Meaning
Characterized by a showy or pretentious display intended to impress others.
Example
He wore an ostentatious gold chain to the party.
他在派对上戴着一条炫耀的金链子。
C1 noun /ˌmʌltɪˈplɪsɪti/

multiplicity

多样性
Meaning
A large number or variety of something.
Example
The project faced a multiplicity of challenges.
该项目面临着多样化的挑战。
C2 noun /ˈrɛk.tɪ.tjuːd/

rectitude

正直
Meaning
Morally correct behavior or thinking; righteousness and integrity.
Example
His rectitude earned him respect in society.
他的正直让他在社会中赢得了尊重。
C1 verb /skʌlpt/

sculpt

幸福
Meaning
to create or shape something by carving or molding
Example
The artist sculpted a beautiful statue from marble.
她在获得奖项时无法掩饰自己的幸福。
C1 noun /ˈstrɑːtəm/

stratum

层
Meaning
a layer or level of material, or a social class in society
Example
The upper stratum of society enjoyed privileges not available to others.
社会上层享有其他人无法获得的特权。
A2 noun /pɛt/

pet

宠物
Meaning
a domesticated animal kept for companionship or pleasure
Example
My dog is my favorite pet.
我的狗是我最喜欢的宠物。
B1 noun, verb /praɪz/

prize

奖品
Meaning
something given as a reward for achievement; to value highly
Example
He won the first prize in the competition.
他在比赛中获得了第一名奖。
C2 noun /ˈlɪtɪɡənt/

litigant

诉讼人
Meaning
a person involved in a lawsuit
Example
The court summoned both litigants for the hearing.
法院召集了两名诉讼人参加听证会。
C2 noun /juːˈkeɪs/

ukase

法令
Meaning
An authoritative decree or order, especially one issued by a sovereign or government.
Example
The czar issued a ukase restricting the freedom of the press.
沙皇发布了一项限制新闻自由的法令。
C2 noun /əˈblɪkwɪti/

obliquity

歪曲
Meaning
Deviation from moral or usual conduct; indirectness or lack of straightforwardness.
Example
The politician was criticized for the obliquity of his answers.
那位政治家因其回答的歪曲性而受到批评。
C1 verb /diːm/

deem

认为, 判断
Meaning
to regard or consider in a specified way
Example
The project was deemed a success by the board.
该项目被董事会认为是成功的。
C1 adjective /ˈtɜːrnkiː/

turnkey

交钥匙
Meaning
ready for immediate use; a complete product or solution
Example
The company provides turnkey solutions for small businesses.
公司为小企业提供交钥匙解决方案。
C2 adjective /ɪnhɑːrˈmoʊniəs/

Inharmonious

不和谐
Meaning
lacking harmony; discordant in sound; not in tune
Example
The inharmonious sounds from the broken piano made everyone cover their ears.
破碎钢琴发出的不和谐声音让每个人都捂住了耳朵。
C2 verb /ˌfɔːrˈrʌn/

forerun

预示
Meaning
To go before; to precede in time, place, or action.
Example
Dark clouds often forerun a storm.
乌云常常预示着暴风雨。
C2 verb /ˌɛvəˈnɛs/

evanesce

逐渐消失
Meaning
To disappear gradually; to fade away.
Example
The mist began to evanesce as the sun rose higher.
雾气在太阳升高时开始逐渐消失。
B2 adverb /ˈden.sli/

densely

密集地
Meaning
In a closely compacted or crowded manner.
Example
The area is densely covered with trees.
这个区域密集地覆盖着树木。
C1 noun /ˈprɒvɪdəns/

providence

神的眷顾
Meaning
the protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power; foresight or prudence
Example
They believed their survival was due to divine providence.
他们相信他们的生存归功于神的眷顾。
C2 verb /fɪˈneɪɡəl/

finagle

通过聪明或欺骗得到某物
Meaning
to obtain something by cleverness or trickery
Example
He finagled a free ticket by pretending to be a VIP guest.
他通过假装是VIP客人来获得了一张免费票。
C2 adjective /səˈprɛsəbl̩/

suppressible

可抑制的
Meaning
capable of being restrained, controlled, or prevented
Example
The symptoms of the disease are suppressible with medication.
疾病的症状可以通过药物抑制。
A1 noun /ˈvɪdiəʊ/

video

视频
Meaning
a recording of moving visual images made digitally or on film
Example
She watched the video of her favorite concert online.
她在网上观看了她最喜欢的演唱会视频。
C2 noun /bɪˈhiː.mɒθ/

behemoth

庞然大物
Meaning
Something enormous, especially a large and powerful organization.
Example
The company grew into a corporate behemoth.
公司发展成了一个企业庞然大物。
B1 noun /ˈsɜːdʒəri/

surgery

Meaning
a medical procedure involving the cutting of the body to treat a condition
Example
She underwent surgery to remove the tumor.
C1 noun /ˈvaɪ.pər/

Viper

毒蛇
Meaning
a venomous snake with large hinged fangs that typically has a thick body and gives birth to live young
Example
The viper coiled up when it sensed danger.
毒蛇在感受到危险时盘成一圈。
B2 verb /ˈtɛstəfaɪ/

testify

作证
Meaning
to make a statement or declaration under oath or to give evidence
Example
She was called to testify in court about the accident.
她被叫到法庭作证，关于那起事故。
C2 noun /ˈplɔːdɪts/

plaudits

赞扬
Meaning
expressions of praise or approval
Example
The scientist received plaudits from the international community.
这位科学家得到了国际社会的赞扬。
C2 noun /ˈθɝː.moʊ.klaɪn/

thermocline

热跃层
Meaning
A layer in a body of water in which temperature changes rapidly with depth.
Example
The thermocline separates warm surface water from cold deep water.
热跃层将温暖的表层水与寒冷的深层水分开。
C1 noun ˌæf.ɔːr.ɪˈsteɪ.ʃən

afforestation

造林
Meaning
The action of planting trees on an area of land in order to form a forest.
Example
Afforestation helps restore biodiversity.
造林有助于恢复生物多样性。
B1 noun/adjective /ˈsmoʊ.kɪŋ/

smoking

吸烟
Meaning
The act of inhaling and exhaling the smoke of tobacco or other substances; wearing a tuxedo (adjective, formal context).
Example
Smoking is prohibited inside the building.
建筑物内禁止吸烟。
C2 verb /ˈstɪp.əl/

stipple

用小点覆盖
Meaning
to cover a surface with numerous small dots or specks, often in drawing or painting
Example
The artist stippled the canvas to create a textured effect.
艺术家在画布上用小点覆盖，创造了一个纹理效果。
C1 noun /ˈdɛljuːdʒ/

deluge

洪水
Meaning
A severe flood; an overwhelming quantity of something.
Example
The town was hit by a deluge of rain in just a few hours.
该镇在几个小时内被大雨洪水淹没。
C2 verb /diːˈnæʃənəlaɪz/

denationalize

去国有化
Meaning
to transfer ownership from the government to private individuals or companies
Example
The government decided to denationalize the bank to encourage private investment.
政府决定将银行去国有化，以鼓励私人投资。
C1 noun /lɪˈɡæl.ə.ti/

Legality

合法性
Meaning
the quality or state of being legal; accordance with the law
Example
The lawyer questioned the legality of the contract.
律师质疑合同的合法性。
C2 verb /ˌmɪs.əˈtrɪb.juːt/

misattribute

错误归因
Meaning
to incorrectly credit something, such as a work or remark, to the wrong person or source
Example
The quote was misattributed to Shakespeare.
这句话被错误地归因于莎士比亚。
B2 noun /əˈlaɪnmənt/

alignment

对齐
Meaning
arrangement in a straight line or in proper position
Example
The alignment of the planets was perfect for the celestial event.
行星的对齐对天文事件来说是完美的。
A2 verb /ɡaɪd/

guide

引导
Meaning
to show someone the way; to direct or influence behavior
Example
The teacher guides the students.
老师引导学生。
C2 noun /dɪˈbɛntʃər/

debenture

债券
Meaning
a type of debt instrument not secured by physical assets or collateral
Example
The company raised capital by issuing debentures to investors.
公司通过向投资者发行债券筹集资金。
A1 verb /liːv/

leave

离开
Meaning
to go away from; to depart or exit
Example
The train leaves at 6 PM.
火车在下午6点离开。
C2 adjective /ˈɪkθiɪk/

ichthyic

鱼类的
Meaning
Relating to or resembling fish.
Example
The artist's painting had an ichthyic quality.
艺术家的画作具有鱼类的特质。
C2 noun /kənˈtɔːrʃən/

contortion

扭曲或弯曲的形状; 从正常形状扭曲的行为
Meaning
a twisted or bent shape; the act of twisting out of the normal shape
Example
The gymnast's contortion amazed the audience.
体操运动员的扭曲动作令观众惊叹。
C1 noun /weɪst tʃeɪn/

Waist chain

腰链
Meaning
a decorative chain worn around the waist as jewelry or ornamentation
Example
The traditional waist chain complemented her ethnic outfit perfectly.
传统的腰链完美地衬托了她的民族服饰。
C1 noun ˈsɛlfləsnɪs

selflessness

无私
Meaning
The quality of being concerned more with the needs of others than with one's own.
Example
Selflessness is a key value for community building.
无私是社区建设中的关键价值。
B2 noun /rɪˈdʒɛkʃən/

rejection

拒绝
Meaning
the action of refusing or dismissing something or someone
Example
Her rejection of the offer surprised everyone.
她拒绝了这个提议，令所有人吃惊。
C2 adjective /səˈmætɪk/

somatic

身体的
Meaning
Relating to the body, especially as distinct from the mind.
Example
Yoga can improve both somatic and mental health.
瑜伽可以改善身体和心理健康。
B2 noun /ˈrækɪt/

racket

球拍 / 喧闹
Meaning
A piece of equipment used to hit the ball in sports like tennis or badminton; also a loud noise or an illegal scheme.
Example
He bought a new tennis racket for the match.
他为比赛买了一把新网球拍。
B1 adverb /ʌnˈfɔːrtʃənətli/

Unfortunately

不幸地
Meaning
used to express regret or disappointment about something
Example
Unfortunately, the weather was bad for our picnic.
很遗憾，天气不适合我们的野餐。
B2 adjective /ˈɡrʌm.pi/

Grumpy

脾气坏的; 易怒的;
Meaning
bad-tempered and irritable; easily annoyed
Example
He was grumpy all morning because he didn't sleep well.
他整个早上都很脾气坏，因为他睡得不好。
B1 adjective /ʃeɪpt/

shaped

成形的
Meaning
having a particular form or appearance
Example
The sculpture was shaped like a human figure.
雕塑被塑造成一个人形。
B2 noun /pʌŋk/

punk

朋克
Meaning
a type of popular music, or the culture associated with it, characterized by loud, fast rhythms and rebellious attitudes
Example
He’s always been into punk music and fashion.
他一直对朋克音乐和时尚感兴趣。
C1 noun /ˌɒbstəˈtrɪʃən/

obstetrician

产科医生
Meaning
A doctor specializing in pregnancy, childbirth, and women's reproductive health.
Example
The obstetrician monitored the mother’s health throughout the pregnancy.
产科医生在整个怀孕过程中监测了母亲的健康。
C1 verb /ɪmˈpɒvərɪʃ/

impoverish

使贫穷
Meaning
To make someone poor or reduce the quality or richness of something.
Example
The long war impoverished the entire nation.
漫长的战争使整个国家贫困。
C2 noun /ˈæntiˌkraɪst/

antichrist

敌基督
Meaning
A person regarded as the supreme opponent of Christ, often seen as a figure of ultimate evil.
Example
Some people fear the rise of an Antichrist in the future.
有些人害怕未来出现敌基督。
B1 noun /ˈdʒuː.ni.ər/

Junior

初级; 新手; 下属
Meaning
a person who is younger or lower in rank than someone else; relating to young people
Example
The junior employee was eager to learn from senior colleagues.
这个初级员工渴望向资深同事学习。
C1 noun /ˌætəˈʃeɪ/

attache

外交参赞
Meaning
A person officially assigned to the staff of a diplomatic mission, often with a specific area of responsibility.
Example
The cultural attache organized an art exhibition in the embassy.
文化参赞在大使馆组织了一场艺术展览。
B2 noun dʒəˈnet.ɪks

genetics

遗传学
Meaning
The study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics.
Example
Genetics plays a pivotal role in healthcare advancements.
遗传学在医疗保健进步中起着至关重要的作用。
C2 noun /ˌɒn.əˌmæt.əˈpiː.ə/

onomatopoeia

拟声词
Meaning
The formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named.
Example
The word 'buzz' is an example of onomatopoeia.
‘buzz’ 这个词是拟声词的一个例子。
A2 noun /flaʊər/

Flour

面粉
Meaning
fine powder made by grinding wheat or other grains; used for making bread, cakes, and pastry
Example
She mixed flour with water to make dough for bread.
她把面粉和水混合，做了面包的面团。
C1 noun /moʊt/

moat

护城河
Meaning
A deep, wide ditch surrounding a castle or town, often filled with water, for defense.
Example
The castle was protected by a wide moat filled with water.
城堡被一条充满水的宽护城河保护着。
B2 verb /rɪˈkɔːl/

recall

回忆
Meaning
to bring (a memory, fact, or situation) back into one's mind
Example
I can't recall the last time we met.
我记不得我们上次见面是什么时候。