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B2 noun /ˈɪm.pʌls/

Impulse

冲动; 突然的欲望
Meaning
a sudden strong and unreflective urge or desire to act; a driving force or motivation
Example
She bought the expensive dress on impulse and later regretted the purchase.
她冲动购买了那件昂贵的衣服，后来对这笔购买感到后悔。
C2 noun /ˌdɪsəˈvaʊəl/

disavowal

否认
Meaning
the denial of any responsibility, connection, or support
Example
The politician issued a firm disavowal of the controversial remarks.
该政治家对有争议的言论发表了强烈的否认。
B1 verb /ˈdoʊneɪt/

donate

捐赠
Meaning
to give money, goods, or time to help others; to contribute
Example
She donates blood every three months.
她每三个月捐一次血。
C1 noun /ˈdʒʌɡ.lər/

Juggler

杂技演员
Meaning
a person who skillfully throws and catches objects as entertainment
Example
The juggler entertained the crowd with his amazing ball tricks.
那位杂技演员用他惊人的球技娱乐了观众。
C1 adjective /ˈnjuː.tri.ənt dɛns/

nutrient-dense

营养丰富
Meaning
Rich in nutrients and high nutritional value.
Example
Organic food is often more nutrient-dense than processed food.
有机食品通常比加工食品更富含营养。
C1 verb /ɪmˈbɛd/

imbed

嵌入
Meaning
To fix firmly or deeply in a surrounding mass.
Example
The journalist imbedded himself with the troops to report firsthand.
记者将自己嵌入部队中以第一时间进行报道。
C2 noun /kænˈtɑː.tə/

cantata

康塔塔
Meaning
A vocal composition with instrumental accompaniment, typically in several movements, often involving a choir.
Example
The choir performed a beautiful cantata during the festival.
合唱团在节日期间演唱了美丽的康塔塔。
B2 verb /pərˈsiːv/

perceive

感知
Meaning
to become aware of or understand something through the senses
Example
I perceive a change in his attitude.
我感知到他态度的变化。
C1 noun/adjective /ˈmæm.əθ/

mammoth

Meaning
An extinct large elephant-like animal with long curved tusks; also means something huge.
Example
The company faced a mammoth challenge during expansion.
C2 adjective /ˈæfərənt/

afferent

传入
Meaning
carrying impulses toward a central organ or part, especially toward the brain or spinal cord
Example
Afferent nerves carry signals from the body to the brain.
传入神经将信号从身体传送到大脑。
C1 noun /ɡræft/

Graft

嫁接; 腐败
Meaning
a shoot or twig inserted into a slit on the trunk of a living tree to form a new growth; corruption in politics or business
Example
The gardener used a graft to combine different varieties of apple trees.
园丁用嫁接法将不同品种的苹果树结合在一起。
C1 noun ˈrez.ɪ.djuːz

residues

残留物
Meaning
A small amount of something that remains after the main part has gone or been taken or used.
Example
The burning process leaves no harmful residues.
燃烧过程不会留下有害的残留物。
B2 noun /ˈsoʊlər ɪˈklɪps/

Solar eclipse

日全食
Meaning
an eclipse in which the sun is obscured by the moon passing between it and the earth
Example
The solar eclipse will be visible from our city next month.
下个月我们城市将能看到日全食。
B2 noun ˈsɜːrkjələr ɪˈkɒnəmi

circular economy

循环经济
Meaning
An economic system aimed at eliminating waste and the continual use of resources through reuse, sharing, repair, refurbishment, remanufacturing and recycling.
Example
Adopting a circular economy can reduce waste.
采用循环经济可以减少废物。
C2 noun /ˌkæv.əlˈkeɪd/

cavalcade

盛大队列
Meaning
a formal procession of people riding on horses or in vehicles
Example
The king’s arrival was marked by a grand cavalcade.
国王的到来标志着一场盛大的队列。
C1 adjective /dɪsˈrɛpjətəbl̩/

disreputable

声名狼藉
Meaning
having a bad reputation; not considered respectable or trustworthy
Example
The journalist avoided staying in the disreputable part of town.
记者避免住在城市的声名狼藉地区。
B1 adjective /ˈsɒlɪd/

solid

坚固
Meaning
firm and stable in shape; not liquid or fluid
Example
The ground was solid underfoot.
地面在脚下是坚固的。
A1 noun /ˈtiːˈviː/

tv

电视
Meaning
a device used to receive television broadcasts
Example
I watch my favorite shows on TV every evening.
我每天晚上都在电视上看我最喜欢的节目。
C1 noun /ˈdɪm.pəl/

Dimple

酒窝
Meaning
a small depression in the flesh, either one that exists permanently or one that forms when smiling
Example
Her charming dimples appeared whenever she smiled at the children.
她迷人的酒窝每次对孩子们微笑时都会出现。
B2 adverb /ˈvɜː.tʃu.ə.li/

Virtually

几乎; 实际上;
Meaning
nearly; almost; in effect though not in name
Example
The building was virtually destroyed in the earthquake.
这座建筑在地震中几乎被摧毁。
B1 noun /ˈkær.ə.væn/

Caravan

大篷车
Meaning
a group of people traveling together, especially through desert areas
Example
The merchant caravan crossed the desert with camels carrying precious goods.
商人队伍穿越沙漠，驼背上载着贵重的货物。
B2 adjective /ɪmˈper.ə.tɪv/

imperative

命令式
Meaning
Of vital importance; crucial; giving or expressing a command.
Example
It is imperative to address the climate crisis immediately.
必须立即解决气候危机。
C1 noun /jiːst/

Yeast

酵母
Meaning
microorganisms used in baking and brewing to cause fermentation
Example
Add yeast to the flour to make the bread rise.
把酵母加到面粉中，让面包发起来。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛnsətɪv/

insensitive

迟钝的
Meaning
Showing or feeling no concern for others' feelings.
Example
His insensitive comment hurt her deeply.
他迟钝的评论深深伤害了她。
C1 noun ˈθɜː.məl stres

thermal stress

热应力
Meaning
Stress caused by excessive heat that affects plant growth and development.
Example
High thermal stress affects plant growth.
高温应力影响植物的生长。
A2 phrasal verb /lʊk ˈɑːftər/

look after

照顾
Meaning
to take care of someone or something; to be responsible for someone’s well-being
Example
She looks after her younger brother while their parents are at work.
父母上班时，她照顾弟弟。
C1 noun /ˈbʌrə, ˈbʊrə/

borough

区
Meaning
A town, district, or administrative division, especially one with its own local government.
Example
Brooklyn is a borough of New York City.
布鲁克林是纽约市的一个区。
C2 noun /spjuːm/

spume

泡沫
Meaning
Froth or foam, especially found on waves or liquids.
Example
The waves crashed against the rocks, leaving spume in the air.
波浪撞击岩石，空气中留下泡沫。
A2 noun /ˈmiːnɪŋ/

Meaning

意义; 目的
Meaning
What is meant by a word, text, or concept; significance or purpose
Example
The teacher explained the meaning of the difficult word to the students.
老师向学生解释了这个难单词的意思。
C2 adjective /dɪˈskrɛpənt/

discrepant

不一致的
Meaning
showing a difference or inconsistency
Example
The witnesses gave discrepant accounts of the incident.
目击者给出了与事件不一致的陈述。
A1 numeral /θriː/

three

三
Meaning
the number equivalent to the sum of two and one
Example
She has three dogs at home.
她家里有三只狗。
B1 adverb /ˈɡlæd.li/

Gladly

乐意并愉快地
Meaning
willingly and with pleasure
Example
I would gladly help you with your homework.
我很乐意帮你做作业。
C2 adjective /ˈpeɪli/

paly

条纹的
Meaning
striped with different colors, usually used in heraldry
Example
The knight’s shield was decorated with paly stripes of red and gold.
骑士的盾牌上装饰着红色和金色的条纹。
C1 adjective ʌnɪnˈhæbɪtəbəl

uninhabitable

不可居住
Meaning
Not suitable or safe for people to live in.
Example
Rapid urbanization can make cities uninhabitable.
快速城市化可能使城市变得无法居住。
C1 noun /fəˈsɑːd/

facade

外立面
Meaning
The front of a building; a false or superficial appearance
Example
The building's glass facade reflected the sunset.
建筑物的玻璃外立面反射了日落。
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 noun /ˈzel.ət/

zealot

狂热分子
Meaning
A person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their ideals.
Example
He was considered a zealot for his strict political views.
由于他严格的政治观点，他被视为狂热分子。
C2 verb /ʌnˈfrɒk/

unfrock

剥夺神职
Meaning
To remove a priest from his position or deprive someone of a rank.
Example
The corrupt priest was unfrocked after the investigation.
腐败的牧师在调查后被解除职务。
C2 noun /ˈbrɒŋkəs/

bronchus

支气管
Meaning
either of the two main branches of the trachea that lead directly into the lungs
Example
The left bronchus carries air into the left lung.
左支气管将空气输送到左肺。
A2 noun /tuːl/

tool

工具
Meaning
a device or implement used to carry out a particular function
Example
He used a hammer as a tool to fix the chair.
他用锤子作为工具来修理椅子。
C1 verb /ˌsuːpərˈsiːd/

supersede

取代
Meaning
To replace or take the place of something because it is more modern or effective.
Example
This new law will supersede the old regulations.
这部新法律将取代旧的规定。
C1 noun ˌeə.rəʊ.daɪˈnæm.ɪks

aerodynamics

空气动力学
Meaning
The study of the properties of moving air and the interaction between the air and solid bodies moving through it.
Example
The aerodynamics of an aircraft determines its speed and efficiency.
一架飞机的空气动力学决定了它的速度和效率。
C1 verb /dɪˈteɪn/

detain

Meaning
to keep someone from proceeding; to hold back, especially by official authority
Example
The police detained the suspect for questioning.
B2 adverb /ˈbəʊld.li/

Boldly

大胆地; 毫不畏惧
Meaning
in a confident and brave way; without fear
Example
She boldly stepped forward to face the challenge.
她勇敢地迈步向前，迎接挑战。
C2 noun /ˌmæk.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Machination

阴谋; 诡计;
Meaning
a clever scheme or artful plot, usually with evil intent; crafty designing or plotting
Example
The villain's machinations were finally exposed.
坏蛋的阴谋最终暴露了。
C1 noun /dʌsk/

Dusk

黄昏; 傍晚
Meaning
the period of the day when daylight is fading; twilight
Example
They walked along the beach during dusk, watching the sunset.
他们在黄昏时分在海滩上走，观看日落。
B1 noun /ˈsɛtʌp/

setup

设置
Meaning
an arrangement of things or the way in which something is organized or prepared
Example
The setup of the event took hours to complete.
事件的设置花了几个小时完成。
A1 noun, adjective /hæf/

half

一半
Meaning
one of two equal parts of something
Example
He ate half of the cake.
他吃了蛋糕的一半。
B2 adjective /ˈlɛdʒɪslətɪv/

legislative

立法的
Meaning
relating to the making of laws
Example
The legislative body passed the new tax bill.
立法机构通过了新的税法。
C2 adjective /njuːˈtoʊniən/

newtonian

与牛顿定律相关
Meaning
relating to the laws of motion and gravitation formulated by Sir Isaac Newton
Example
The scientist explained the Newtonian laws of motion.
科学家解释了牛顿的运动定律。
C1 noun /ˈkɜːrnəl/

kernel

某物的核心; 坚果或种子的可食部分
Meaning
the central, most important part of something; the edible part of a nut or seed
Example
The kernel of the argument was about fairness.
争论的核心是关于公平的。
B2 noun /ˌref.jʊˈdʒiː/

Refugee

难民
Meaning
a person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster
Example
The refugee camp provided temporary shelter for thousands of displaced families.
难民营为成千上万的流离失所的家庭提供了临时庇护。
C1 noun /ˌɪn.trəˈvɜːr.ʒən/

introversion

内向
Meaning
The tendency to be inward-looking and shy, preferring solitary activities.
Example
Her introversion made it difficult for her to enjoy large parties.
她的内向让她很难享受大型聚会。
C2 adjective /rɪˈtɪkjʊlət/

reticulate

网状
Meaning
Having a net-like pattern or structure.
Example
The leaf had a reticulate pattern of veins.
叶子有着网状的脉络图案。
C2 noun /mɪˈsænθrəpi/

misanthropy

厌人症
Meaning
a general dislike, distrust, or hatred of humankind
Example
His misanthropy was evident in the way he avoided people.
他的厌人症在他回避人群的方式中显而易见。
B2 adjective /ˈpæʃənət/

passionate

热情的
Meaning
showing or caused by strong feelings or a strong belief
Example
He is passionate about environmental conservation.
他对环境保护充满热情。
C1 adjective /ˌjuːnɪˈsɛljʊlər/

unicellular

单细胞
Meaning
Consisting of a single cell.
Example
Amoebas are unicellular organisms.
变形虫是单细胞生物。
C2 noun /ˌænɪˈmɒmɪtər/

anemometer

风速计
Meaning
An instrument used to measure the speed and direction of wind.
Example
The scientist used an anemometer to record the wind speed during the storm.
科学家使用风速计记录风速，在风暴期间。
C2 adjective /ˈmɪn.ɪ.skjuːl/

miniscule

微小
Meaning
Extremely small or tiny.
Example
The error was so miniscule that nobody noticed it.
这个错误如此微小，以至于没人注意到它。
B2 adjective /rɪˈzɜːrvd/

Reserved

内向的; 保守的
Meaning
slow to reveal emotion or opinions; restrained in manner
Example
She is quite reserved and doesn't talk much in meetings.
她相当内向，在会议中很少讲话。
C1 noun /ɪmˈpɛd.ɪ.mənt/

impediment

障碍
Meaning
A hindrance or obstruction in doing something; something that prevents progress.
Example
Lack of funds is a major impediment to the project.
资金不足是项目的主要障碍。
A2 adjective /ˈfæstɪst/

fastest

最快的
Meaning
moving or capable of moving at the highest speed
Example
Usain Bolt is the fastest runner in the world.
尤塞恩·博尔特是世界上跑得最快的运动员。
C2 verb /rɪˈɡeɪl/

regale

娱乐
Meaning
To entertain or amuse someone with stories, food, or drink.
Example
He regaled us with stories of his travels around the world.
他用他的旅行故事来娱乐我们。
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。
C1 noun /foʊ/

foe

敌人
Meaning
an enemy or opponent
Example
The knight fought bravely against his foe.
骑士勇敢地与他的敌人作战。
C1 noun səbˈsɪs.təns

subsistence

生计
Meaning
The action or fact of maintaining or supporting oneself at a minimum level.
Example
Many farmers depend on subsistence agriculture.
许多农民依靠自给农业谋生。
C1 noun /ˈtoʊ.pæz/

Topaz

托帕石
Meaning
a precious stone, typically colorless, yellow, or blue, used in jewelry
Example
The queen's crown was adorned with a magnificent blue topaz.
女王的王冠装饰着一颗美丽的蓝色托帕石。
B2 noun /sliːv/

Sleeve

袖子
Meaning
the part of a garment that covers the arm
Example
She rolled up her sleeves before starting to cook.
她在开始做饭前卷起了袖子。
B2 adjective /kənˈsɪd.ər.ɪt/

Considerate

体贴; 体贴入微
Meaning
showing careful thought about the feelings or wishes of others; thoughtful
Example
He is always considerate of others' feelings.
他总是考虑到别人的感受。
C1 noun /ˈɒstrəsɪzəm/

ostracism

排斥
Meaning
The act of excluding someone from a group or society.
Example
The student faced ostracism after breaking the rules.
学生在违反规则后遭受了排斥。
C2 noun /ˈveɪɡəri/

vagary

意外变化
Meaning
An unexpected and inexplicable change in a situation or someone's behavior.
Example
The vagaries of the weather made planning difficult.
天气的变化使得计划变得困难。
B2 verb /dɪˈplɔɪ/

deploy

部署
Meaning
to position strategically; to use effectively
Example
The military will deploy troops to the border.
军队将部署部队到边境。
C1 verb /ɪmˈpɜːrsəneɪt/

impersonate

假扮
Meaning
to pretend to be another person in order to entertain or deceive
Example
He was arrested for trying to impersonate a police officer.
他因尝试冒充一名警察而被逮捕。
C1 adjective /ˈwaɪ.li/

Wily

狡猾的; 机智的; 狡猾的
Meaning
clever; cunning; sly
Example
The wily fox escaped from the trap using his cunning intelligence.
狡猾的狐狸利用自己的聪明才智逃脱了陷阱。
C1 adjective ˈtæktɪkəl

tactical

战术
Meaning
Relating to or constituting actions carefully planned to gain a specific military or political end.
Example
Tactical thinking is crucial in business negotiations.
战术思维在商业谈判中至关重要。
C2 noun /ˌɒstɛnˈteɪʃən/

ostentation

炫耀
Meaning
excessive display of wealth or knowledge intended to attract admiration or envy
Example
The billionaire’s party was full of ostentation and luxury.
亿万富翁的派对充满了炫耀和奢华。
C2 verb /sɪˈkwɛstreɪt/

sequestrate

查封
Meaning
To take legal possession of assets until a debt is paid or disputes are resolved.
Example
The court decided to sequestrate the company's property.
法院决定查封公司的财产。
B1 noun /tɜːmz/

terms

条款
Meaning
plural of term; conditions or rules in a contract or agreement
Example
The terms of the agreement are clearly outlined in the contract.
协议条款在合同中明确列出。
A2 adjective /wiːk/

Weak

虚弱; 脆弱
Meaning
lacking physical strength; not strong; fragile
Example
After the illness, he felt weak and tired.
生病后，他感到虚弱和疲惫。
B2 noun ˈfjuː.tʃɚ ˌdʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃənz

future generations

未来几代人
Meaning
People who have not yet been born, considered in terms of the environment or society they will inherit.
Example
Sustainable development ensures a better life for future generations.
可持续发展确保未来几代人更好的生活。
C1 noun /ˈkævərn/

cavern

洞穴
Meaning
a large cave or chamber in a cave
Example
The explorers entered a dark cavern beneath the mountain.
探险者进入了山下的一个黑暗洞穴。
C1 noun ɪnˌɛv.ɪ.təˈbɪl.ɪ.ti

inevitability

必然性
Meaning
The quality of being certain to happen and impossible to avoid or prevent.
Example
The inevitability of change is a part of life.
变化的必然性是生活的一部分。
B2 adjective, adverb /ˈlɒŋ taɪm/

long-time

长期的
Meaning
lasting or existing for a long period of time; having continued for many years
Example
She is a long-time friend of my family.
她是我家长期的朋友。
C2 adjective /pərˈspɪkjuəs/

perspicuous

清晰
Meaning
Clearly expressed and easily understood; lucid.
Example
The teacher gave a perspicuous explanation of the theory.
老师给出了关于理论的清晰解释。
A2 adjective /ˈfroʊzən/

frozen

冻结的
Meaning
preserved by being made extremely cold; turned into ice
Example
The lake was completely frozen during winter.
湖泊在冬季完全冻结。
B1 adjective ʌnˈplænd

unplanned

未计划的
Meaning
Not planned or arranged in advance; happening spontaneously without preparation.
Example
Unplanned urbanization contributes to environmental issues.
无计划的城市化会加剧环境问题。
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。
B2 noun /daɪˈnæmɪks/

dynamics

动态
Meaning
the forces or properties that stimulate growth, development, or change within a system or process
Example
The dynamics of the team changed after the new manager joined.
团队的动态在新经理加入后发生了变化。
C2 adjective /ˈnjuːbaɪl/

nubile

年轻的女孩
Meaning
of a young woman, sexually mature and suitable for marriage
Example
The village was celebrating the festival with its nubile maidens dancing.
村庄正在庆祝节日，跳舞的是年轻的女孩。
B1 noun /ˈɪnsɪdənt/

incident

事件
Meaning
an event or occurrence, often unpleasant or unusual
Example
The police quickly responded to the incident in the park.
警方迅速回应了公园内的事件。
C1 adjective /prəˈfɛtɪk/

prophetic

预言的
Meaning
accurately predicting or describing what will happen in the future
Example
His prophetic words came true after many years.
他的预言之言在多年后实现了。
B2 noun /sɛnˈseɪʃən/

Sensation

感觉
Meaning
a physical feeling or perception resulting from something that happens to or comes into contact with the body; a widespread reaction of interest and excitement
Example
The new singer became an overnight sensation.
这位新歌手一夜之间成名，成为轰动一时的现象级人物。
B1 noun ˌɪnspɪˈreɪʃən

inspiration

灵感
Meaning
The process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, especially to do something creative.
Example
His journey to success became an inspiration for many.
他的成功之路成为了许多人的灵感。
B2 verb /reɪd/

raid

突袭
Meaning
to attack suddenly; to search and seize
Example
Police raid the illegal gambling house.
警方突袭非法赌博屋。
B2 noun /ɡoʊl ˈsɛt.ɪŋ/

goal-setting

目标设定
Meaning
The process of identifying something that you want to accomplish and establishing measurable objectives to achieve it.
Example
Effective goal-setting helps individuals stay focused and motivated.
有效的目标设定帮助个人保持专注和动力。
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。
B1 verb /ɪkˈspɔːrt/

export

出口
Meaning
to send goods or services to another country for sale
Example
The company exports cars to many countries.
公司将汽车出口到许多国家。
B2 noun ˈmɪdl klæs

middle-class

中产阶级
Meaning
The social group between the upper and working classes, typically consisting of well-educated people.
Example
The middle-class was largely affected by the decision.
中产阶级在这个决定中受到了很大的影响。
B2 noun /ˈwɪkɪdnəs/

wickedness

邪恶，恶行
Meaning
Evil or morally bad behavior.
Example
The story highlights the wickedness of the cruel king.
这个故事突出了残忍国王的恶行。
B2 noun /ˈwɔː.tər pɒt/

Water pot

水壶
Meaning
a container used for storing or carrying water
Example
The water pot in the kitchen was filled with fresh drinking water.
厨房里的水壶装满了新鲜的饮用水。
A1 adverb /ˈɔːfən/

often

经常
Meaning
frequently, many times
Example
I often visit my grandparents on weekends.
我经常在周末拜访我的祖父母。
C2 noun /ˌpɪəriəˈdɪsɪti/

periodicity

周期性
Meaning
The quality or state of being regular or recurring at intervals.
Example
The periodicity of the moon’s phases has fascinated humans for centuries.
月亮相位的周期性几个世纪以来一直吸引着人类。
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。
B2 noun /ˈθiːsɪs/

thesis

论文
Meaning
A long piece of writing on a particular subject, usually for a degree at a university.
Example
She spent two years writing her doctoral thesis.
她花了两年时间写她的博士论文。
A2 noun /ˈstʌmək/

Stomach

胃
Meaning
the organ in the body where food is digested; the belly or abdomen
Example
My stomach hurts after eating too much.
吃太多后我的胃痛。
B2 noun /ˈbɒtəni/

botany

植物学
Meaning
the scientific study of plants
Example
She is studying botany at the university.
她在大学里学习植物学。
B2 noun /kəmˈplek.ʃən/

Complexion

肤色
Meaning
the natural color, texture, and appearance of a person's skin, especially on the face
Example
Her fair complexion glowed beautifully in the morning sunlight.
她的肤色在早晨的阳光下美丽地发光。
B2 noun /ˈbæk.boʊn/

Backbone

脊柱
Meaning
the series of vertebrae extending from the skull to the pelvis; spine
Example
He injured his backbone in the accident.
他在事故中伤了他的脊柱。
B1 verb /dɪp/

dip

浸泡
Meaning
to put something quickly into a liquid and take it out again
Example
She dipped her bread into the soup.
她把面包浸入汤中。
C2 verb /pərˈveɪ/

purvey

提供
Meaning
to supply or provide goods, services, or information, often as a business
Example
The company purveys organic food to health-conscious customers.
该公司向健康意识强的客户提供有机食品。
C2 noun /sneɪk ɡɔːrd/

Snake gourd

蛇瓜
Meaning
a long, curved vegetable that resembles a snake, commonly used in South Asian cuisine
Example
The snake gourd grows in a twisted, serpentine shape in the garden.
蛇瓜在花园里以弯曲的蛇形生长。
B1 adjective /əˈɡrɛsɪv/

aggressive

激进
Meaning
ready or likely to attack or confront; forceful
Example
The salesman used an aggressive strategy to close the deal.
销售员使用了激进的策略来完成交易。
C1 noun /pɜːrl drɒp/

Pearl drop

珍珠滴
Meaning
a single pearl used as jewelry, often in earrings or pendants
Example
The elegant pearl drop earrings complemented her outfit perfectly.
那对优雅的珍珠滴耳环与她的服装完美搭配。
C1 noun /tɒŋ/

tong

夹子
Meaning
a tool with two movable arms used to pick up and hold objects
Example
He used the tong to pick up the hot coal.
他用夹子拿起了热煤。
A2 noun /ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/

thinking

思考
Meaning
the process of considering or reasoning about something
Example
Her thinking was clear and precise.
她的思考清晰而准确。
B2 verb /rɪˈtriːt/

retreat

撤退
Meaning
to move back or withdraw from a position or situation
Example
The soldiers had to retreat after losing the battle.
士兵们在失去战斗后不得不撤退。
B2 verb /ʌpˈhoʊld/

uphold

维护
Meaning
to maintain or support a principle, law, or decision
Example
The judge promised to uphold justice at all costs.
法官承诺不惜一切代价维护正义。
C1 adjective /ˈbed.rɪd.ən/

Bedridden

卧床不起
Meaning
confined to bed; unable to leave one's bed due to illness or infirmity
Example
The elderly man has been bedridden for several months.
这位年长的男士已经卧床不起好几个月了。
C1 noun /ˈʃɜːrbət/

sherbet

雪葩
Meaning
a sweet flavored drink or a frozen dessert made from sweetened fruit juice
Example
On hot days, she enjoys a glass of lemon sherbet.
在炎热的日子里，她喜欢喝一杯柠檬雪葩。
C1 noun /ˈstɪm.jʊ.laɪ/

stimuli

刺激物
Meaning
Things that create reactions or provide motivation.
Example
Bright light and loud sounds are common stimuli for alertness.
明亮的光和大声的声音是常见的刺激物，可以保持警觉。
C2 adjective /ˈrɛɡnənt/

regnant

在位
Meaning
Reigning; currently holding power, authority, or dominance.
Example
The regnant queen introduced several reforms during her reign.
在位的女王在她的统治期间进行了几项改革。