C1 adjective /ɪˈneɪn/

inane

无意义的, 傻的

Meaning

lacking sense, meaning, or significance; silly or pointless

Example

The movie was criticized for its inane dialogue.

这部电影因其无意义的对话而受到批评。

C1 adjective /ˈdʒeɪ.dɪd/

jaded

疲倦的，冷漠的

Meaning

Tired, bored, or lacking enthusiasm, typically after having had too much of something.

Example

After years of traveling, she felt jaded by the constant movement.

旅行多年后，她因不断的移动而感到疲倦。

B1 noun /ˈpɑː.vər.t̬i/

Poverty

贫困; 缺乏基本需求

Meaning

the state of being extremely poor; lack of basic necessities

Example

Many organizations work to reduce poverty around the world.

许多组织致力于减少全球贫困。

C1 noun ˌdiː.sen.trə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

decentralization

分权

Meaning

The transfer of authority from central to local government.

Example

Decentralization promotes regional autonomy.

分权促进区域自治。

A2 verb /plænt/

plant

种植

Meaning

to put seeds or plants in the ground; to place something firmly

Example

She planted roses in her garden.

她在她的花园里种植了玫瑰。

B2 noun /əˈnætəmi/

anatomy

解剖学

Meaning

the study of the structure of living things, especially the human body

Example

She is studying human anatomy at medical school.

她在医学院学习人体解剖学。

B2 adjective /ˈɛəri/

airy

通风的

Meaning

Spacious and well-ventilated; light and breezy.

Example

The new apartment is bright and airy.

这间新公寓明亮且通风。

C2 verb /dɪˈlæpɪdeɪt/

dilapidate

衰败

Meaning

To cause something, especially a building, to fall into ruin or disrepair.

Example

The abandoned house began to dilapidate over the years.

那座废弃的房子在多年的时间里开始衰败。

A2 verb /ˈkɑːpi/

copy

复制

Meaning

to make an identical reproduction of something

Example

Please copy this document for the meeting.

请为会议复制此文档。

A2 adjective /maɪld/

mild

温和

Meaning

not severe or strong; gentle in nature

Example

The patient had only mild symptoms.

病人只有轻微的症状。

C1 noun əbˈzɔːrp.ʃən

absorption

吸收

Meaning

The process or action by which one thing absorbs or is absorbed by another.

Example

Plants help in the absorption of carbon dioxide.

植物有助于吸收二氧化碳。

B2 noun /ˈsɜːdʒən/

surgeon

外科医生

Meaning

a doctor who performs medical operations

Example

The surgeon performed a complex heart operation.

外科医生进行了复杂的心脏手术。

C2 noun /ˈwɪndbæɡ/

windbag

话多的人

Meaning

a person who talks too much, especially in a boring or boastful way

Example

Everyone avoided the windbag at the party because he never let anyone else speak.

大家在聚会上避免接近那个话多的人，因为他从不让别人说话。

A2 adjective /ˈskeəri/

scary

可怕

Meaning

causing fear or making you feel frightened

Example

That horror movie was really scary.

那部恐怖电影真的很吓人。

A1 verb /meɪk/

make

做

Meaning

to create, produce, or construct something

Example

I make coffee every morning.

我每天早上做咖啡。

B2 noun /ɪnˈveɪʒən/

invasion

入侵

Meaning

An instance of invading a country, region, or personal space with armed force or unwelcome presence.

Example

The army prepared for the possibility of an invasion.

军队为可能的入侵做了准备。

B2 noun /ˈhɑːt.biːt/

heartbeat

心跳

Meaning

A pulsation of the heart, especially as perceptible to the touch or audible with a stethoscope.

Example

Rubbing the eyes helps normalize the heartbeat.

揉眼睛有助于使心跳恢复正常。

C2 noun /ʃɪˈkeɪnəri/

chicanery

欺诈

Meaning

The use of trickery or deception to achieve a purpose.

Example

The politician was accused of chicanery to win the election.

这位政治家因利用欺诈手段赢得选举而被指控。

C1 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈprɛsəbl̩/

irrepressible

不可抑制的

Meaning

Impossible to control or restrain.

Example

She had an irrepressible urge to laugh during the speech.

她在演讲中无法掩饰自己无法抑制的笑意。

B2 noun /reɪdʒ/

rage

愤怒

Meaning

intense anger or fury

Example

She shouted in a fit of rage after hearing the news.

她听到消息后在愤怒中大喊。

B2 verb /dɪsˈmɪs/

dismiss

解雇, 否定

Meaning

to remove someone from a job or position; to decide something is not important

Example

The manager dismissed the employee for being late too often.

经理因为员工经常迟到而解雇了他。

A1 noun /ˈɛərpleɪn/

airplane

飞机

Meaning

a powered flying vehicle with fixed wings and engines

Example

The airplane took off smoothly from the runway.

飞机平稳地从跑道上起飞。

C2 noun /dəˈɡerəˌtaɪp/

daguerreotype

古老的照片

Meaning

An early type of photograph produced on a silver or silver-covered copper plate.

Example

The museum displayed a rare daguerreotype of Abraham Lincoln.

博物馆展出了一张亚伯拉罕·林肯的稀有达盖尔类型照片。

B2 noun /ˈɡreɪv.jɑːrd/

Graveyard

墓地

Meaning

an area of land set aside for burial of the dead; a cemetery

Example

The old graveyard near the church dates back to the 18th century.

靠近教堂的老墓地可以追溯到18世纪。

C1 noun /ˈlɪmboʊ/

limbo

不确定，悬而未决的状态

Meaning

A state of uncertainty or neglect; an intermediate or transitional state.

Example

The project was left in limbo after the funding was withdrawn.

该项目在资金撤回后陷入了不确定状态。

C1 adjective /ˈhɛdˌstrɔŋ/

headstrong

固执

Meaning

Determined to do what one wants, even if it is not sensible.

Example

The headstrong child refused to listen to anyone.

固执的孩子拒绝听任何人的话。

C2 verb /dɪˈkæpɪteɪt/

decapitate

幸福

Meaning

To cut off the head of a person or animal.

Example

The ancient executioner decapitated the criminal.

她在收到奖项时无法掩饰她的幸福感。

A2 adjective /ˈplɛzənt/

pleasant

愉快的，令人愉悦的

Meaning

giving a sense of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction

Example

We had a pleasant evening at the park.

我们在公园度过了一个愉快的晚上。

C1 adjective /ˈpɛndənt/

pendent

悬挂的

Meaning

hanging down or suspended

Example

The pendent branches touched the ground.

悬挂的树枝触碰了地面。

B1 noun prɪˈven.ʃən

prevention

预防

Meaning

The action of stopping something from happening or arising.

Example

Prevention of fascism ensures democracy.

法西斯主义的预防确保了民主。

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。

C1 adjective /dʒəˈnɛrɪk/

generic

通用

Meaning

characteristic of or relating to a whole group or class; not specific

Example

This medicine is available in generic form.

这种药物以通用形式提供。

C1 verb /ɪnˈlaɪvən/

enliven

使生动

Meaning

to make something more lively, interesting, or cheerful

Example

Her jokes helped enliven the dull meeting.

她的笑话帮助让枯燥的会议变得生动。

C1 noun /ˈfɔːrwɜːrd/

foreword

前言

Meaning

a short introduction at the beginning of a book, typically written by someone other than the author

Example

The foreword of the book was written by a famous historian.

这本书的前言是由一位著名的历史学家写的。

C2 verb /ˈsʌn.dər/

sunder

分裂

Meaning

To split apart or separate, especially with force.

Example

The war sundered families and friends.

战争使家庭和朋友分裂。

C1 noun /trænsˈfɜːrər/

transferrer

转让人

Meaning

A person who transfers something, such as property, rights, or responsibilities, to another.

Example

The transferrer is responsible for ensuring the property is legally passed on.

转让人负责确保财产依法转移。

C1 verb /ɪnˈfɛst/

infest

感染

Meaning

to overrun in large numbers, especially so as to cause damage or discomfort

Example

The old house was infested with rats.

老房子被老鼠感染。

C1 verb /dɪˈsweɪd/

dissuade

劝阻

Meaning

To persuade someone not to do something.

Example

She tried to dissuade him from quitting his job.

她试图劝阻他辞去工作。

C2 noun /rɪˈpʌɡ.nəns/

repugnance

厌恶

Meaning

intense disgust or strong aversion towards something

Example

She felt deep repugnance at the cruelty of the act.

她对这个行为的残忍感到深深的厌恶。

C1 verb /ˈɡlædən/

gladden

使高兴

Meaning

to make someone happy or bring joy

Example

The news of her recovery gladdened everyone.

她康复的消息让大家高兴。

C2 noun /ˈlæŋɡər/

languor

倦怠

Meaning

A state of tiredness, inertia, or dreamy relaxation.

Example

The hot afternoon filled her with languor.

炎热的下午让她感到疲倦。

C2 noun /kəˈræf/

carafe

玻璃瓶

Meaning

a glass container without handles used for serving drinks like water or wine

Example

The waiter brought a carafe of water to the table.

服务员把一瓶水放在桌子上。

A2 noun /ˈkɒlɪdʒ/

college

大学

Meaning

An educational institution where students study for degrees or professional qualifications.

Example

She hopes to attend college in the city next year.

她希望明年能在城市的大学就读。

C2 verb /kəˈmɪz.ə.reɪt/

commiserate

为某人的不幸表示同情或怜悯

Meaning

To express sympathy or compassion for someone's misfortune.

Example

She called her friend to commiserate after his loss.

她给朋友打电话，表示同情，因为他失去了亲人。

B2 noun /ˈfeð.ər/

Feather

鸟羽毛

Meaning

one of the light structures that cover a bird's body

Example

The peacock has beautiful colorful feathers.

孔雀有美丽的五彩斑斓的羽毛。

C2 noun /kənˌdʒiː.niˈæl.ə.t̬i/

congeniality

和蔼可亲

Meaning

The quality of being pleasant, friendly, and easy to talk to.

Example

His congeniality makes him popular among friends.

他的和蔼可亲使他在朋友中很受欢迎。

B2 adjective /ˌkɒst.ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/

cost-efficient

节约成本

Meaning

Achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.

Example

Cost-efficient solutions benefit industries.

节约成本的解决方案有利于各行各业。

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。

B2 noun kənˈsen.səs

consensus

共识

Meaning

A general agreement among all members of a group.

Example

Consensus was reached after long deliberation.

经过长时间的讨论，达成了共识。

C1 noun /ˈpɒpjʊləs/

populace

民众

Meaning

the general public; the ordinary people living in a country or area

Example

The new law was welcomed by the local populace.

新法律受到了当地居民的欢迎。

B2 noun /traʊt/

Trout

鳟鱼

Meaning

a freshwater fish species known for its delicate flavor and often found in cold, clear waters

Example

Rainbow trout is popular among anglers for sport fishing.

虹鳟鱼在运动钓鱼者中很受欢迎。

B2 verb /buːm/

boom

轰鸣

Meaning

to make a loud deep sound; to grow or increase rapidly

Example

The thunder boomed across the sky.

雷声在天空中轰鸣。

B2 adjective /ˈnɑː.lɪ.dʒə.bəl/

Knowledgeable

博学的; 知识丰富的; 有教养的

Meaning

having extensive knowledge; well-informed; educated

Example

She is very knowledgeable about ancient history.

她对古代历史非常了解。

C2 verb /kruːn/

croon

用柔和、低沉、温柔的声音唱歌或哼歌

Meaning

to sing or hum in a soft, low, and gentle voice

Example

She crooned a lullaby to help the baby fall asleep.

她唱着摇篮曲帮助婴儿入睡。

B1 noun ɡreɪt wɔːl əv ˈtʃaɪ.nə

Great Wall of China

中国长城

Meaning

A massive ancient fortification system in China, built to protect against invasions and considered one of the most famous landmarks in the world.

Example

The Great Wall of China is one of the most famous landmarks in the world.

中国长城是世界上最著名的地标之一。

A2 noun ˈprəʊ.ses

process

过程

Meaning

A series of actions or steps taken in order to achieve a particular end.

Example

Recruitment involves a three-stage process.

招聘过程包括三个阶段。

C2 noun /ˈkreɪniəm/

cranium

颅骨

Meaning

the skull, especially the part enclosing the brain

Example

The archaeologists carefully examined the ancient cranium.

考古学家仔细检查了古老的颅骨。

C2 noun /ˌɪnsəˈrɛkʃən/

insurrection

起义

Meaning

A violent uprising against an authority or government.

Example

The army was called in to suppress the insurrection.

军队被召来镇压起义。

C2 adjective /ˈbʌlbəs/

bulbous

膨胀的 / 圆形的

Meaning

Bulging, round, or swollen in shape; resembling a bulb.

Example

The frog had a bulbous nose and big eyes.

青蛙有一个膨胀的鼻子和大眼睛。

B1 verb /əˈlɑːrm/

alarm

惊吓

Meaning

to warn of danger; to frighten or disturb

Example

The loud noise alarmed the residents.

巨响吓到了居民。

C1 adjective /ˌzɛnəˈfoʊbɪk/

xenophobic

排外的

Meaning

having or showing a dislike or fear of people from other countries

Example

The leader’s xenophobic comments sparked outrage across the country.

领导人的排外言论在全国范围内引起了愤怒。

C1 adverb /ˈvaɪtəli/

vitally

至关重要地

Meaning

in an extremely important or essential way; in a manner relating to life or vitality

Example

Access to clean water is vitally important for public health.

获得清洁的水对公共健康至关重要。

A1 noun /ˈsʌn.deɪ/

sunday

星期天

Meaning

The day of the week between Saturday and Monday; often considered a day of rest or worship.

Example

We usually relax at home on Sunday.

我们通常在星期天在家休息。

C1 noun /ˈkɑr.nɪdʒ/

Carnage

屠杀

Meaning

the killing of a large number of people; widespread slaughter

Example

The battlefield was filled with carnage after the brutal war.

战争后，战场上充满了大屠杀。

C1 noun ˈmaɪ.krəʊˌnjuː.tri.ənts

micronutrients

微量营养素

Meaning

Essential nutrients required by organisms in small quantities throughout life to orchestrate a range of physiological functions.

Example

Micronutrients are essential for cellular function.

微量营养素对于细胞功能至关重要。

B2 verb /niːl/

kneel

下跪

Meaning

to go down on one's knees; to rest on the knees

Example

The knight knelt before the king.

骑士在国王面前跪下。

B2 noun /ˈtraɪ.əl/

Trial

审判; 测试

Meaning

a formal examination of evidence in a court; a test of performance or quality

Example

The murder trial lasted for three weeks in the county courthouse.

谋杀审判在县法院持续了三周。

C2 noun /ˈɔːspɪs/

auspice

预兆, 保护

Meaning

A sign, omen, or divine token; also refers to protection or support.

Example

The project was launched under the auspice of the government.

该项目在政府的保护下启动。

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。

B2 noun /ˌmɪs.bɪˈheɪ.vjər/

Misbehaviour

不良或不可接受的行为，特别是孩子们或在正式场合中的行为

Meaning

Bad or unacceptable behavior, especially by children or in formal situations

Example

The student was punished for his misbehaviour in class.

学生因在课堂上的不当行为而受到惩罚。

C2 adjective /ˌæn.θrə.pəˈdʒen.ɪk/

anthropogenic

人类起源的

Meaning

Originating in human activity; caused by humans.

Example

Climate change is largely due to anthropogenic activities.

气候变化在很大程度上是由人类起源的活动引起的。

C1 verb /ʌnˈmɑːsk/

unmask

揭露；暴露真相

Meaning

to remove a mask or covering; to reveal the true identity, nature, or intentions of someone or something

Example

The investigation helped unmask the real culprit behind the crime.

调查帮助揭露了犯罪背后的真正罪犯。

C2 noun /ˈpoʊ.ə.si/

poesy

诗意

Meaning

poetry; the art or composition of poems

Example

The anthology was filled with romantic poesy.

这本选集充满了浪漫的诗意。

C1 verb /wɪlt/

wilt

枯萎

Meaning

To become limp, weak, or drooping, often due to lack of water or energy.

Example

The flowers wilted in the heat of the sun.

花朵在太阳的炙热下枯萎。

C1 adjective /ˈskrɪptʃərəl/

scriptural

圣经的

Meaning

Relating to or contained in the scriptures or holy writings.

Example

The priest gave a scriptural reference during the sermon.

牧师在布道中引用了圣经的参考。

A1 noun /ˈsɪti/

city

城市

Meaning

a large town or an urban area with its own government

Example

Dhaka is the largest city in Bangladesh.

北京是中国最大的城市。

C2 noun /ˈpʌndʒənsi/

pungency

辛辣

Meaning

The quality of having a strong, sharp taste or smell.

Example

The pungency of garlic filled the kitchen.

大蒜的辛辣味充满了厨房。

C2 adjective /ˈlɪtərəl/

littoral

沿海的

Meaning

Related to or situated on the shore of the sea or a lake.

Example

The littoral zone is home to many unique marine species.

沿海地区是许多独特海洋物种的栖息地。

B2 verb /ˈɪntɪɡreɪt/

integrate

整合

Meaning

To combine or bring together into a unified whole.

Example

The new system integrates data from multiple sources.

新系统整合来自多个来源的数据。

A2 noun, adjective /ˈkrɪstʃən/

christian

基督徒

Meaning

a person who follows the religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ

Example

She is a devoted Christian who attends church every Sunday.

她是一个虔诚的基督徒，每个星期天都会去教堂。

C1 noun /ˈtruː.ənt/

Truant

逃学的学生; 逃避责任的人

Meaning

a student who stays away from school without permission; a person who shirks duty

Example

The principal called the parents when their child was caught playing truant.

校长打电话给家长，当他们的孩子被抓到逃学时。

B2 adjective /ˌʌnrɪˈlaɪəbl/

Unreliable

不可靠的; 不能被信任或依赖

Meaning

not dependable; not able to be trusted or relied upon

Example

The old car is unreliable and breaks down frequently.

这辆老车不可靠，常常坏掉。

A2 noun/adjective /meɪl/

male

男性

Meaning

a man or boy; relating to men or boys

Example

The school has more male teachers than female teachers.

学校有更多的男性教师而非女性教师。

C1 adverb /ˈhed ɑn/

Head-on

正面

Meaning

directly facing; in direct confrontation or collision

Example

The two cars collided head-on at the intersection.

两辆车在交叉口发生了正面碰撞。

C1 noun /ˌpeɪ.li.ɒnˈtɒl.ə.dʒi/

paleontology

古生物学

Meaning

the branch of science concerned with fossil animals and plants

Example

She decided to study paleontology at university.

她决定在大学学习古生物学。

C1 adjective /ˈdɪs.ə.plɪ.ner.i/

Disciplinary

纪律的

Meaning

relating to discipline; intended to correct behavior

Example

The company took disciplinary action against the employee.

公司对员工采取了纪律处分措施。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈʃɑːdi/

shoddy

劣质

Meaning

badly made or done; of poor quality

Example

The contractor did a shoddy job on the repairs.

承包商在修理工作中做了劣质的工作。

B2 noun trænˈspær.ən.si

transparency

透明度

Meaning

The quality of being easy to perceive or detect; openness, accountability, and honesty in governance or operations.

Example

Transparency fosters trust in governance.

透明度促进了治理中的信任。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈseɪn/

insane

疯狂

Meaning

mentally ill; extremely foolish or unreasonable

Example

The idea of jumping off the cliff seemed insane.

从悬崖上跳下的想法显得疯狂。

C1 noun /ˌɑːr.kəˈpɛl.əˌɡoʊ/

archipelago

群岛

Meaning

A group of islands clustered together in a body of water.

Example

Indonesia is an archipelago with thousands of islands.

印度尼西亚是一个由成千上万个岛屿组成的群岛。

B2 verb /ɪnˈheɪl/

inhale

吸气

Meaning

to breathe in; to draw air into the lungs

Example

Take a deep breath and inhale slowly.

深吸一口气并缓慢地吸入。

B2 noun, verb /steɪk/

stake

股份, 风险

Meaning

A share or interest in a business or venture; to risk or support something of value.

Example

He has a major stake in the new company.

他在新公司拥有重大股份。

B1 noun /ˈbreɪs.lət/

Bracelet

手链

Meaning

an ornamental band worn around the wrist

Example

She received a gold bracelet as a birthday gift.

她收到了一条金手链作为生日礼物。

B1 noun /ˈsmoʊkər/

smoker

吸烟者

Meaning

A person who smokes tobacco or other substances

Example

He is a heavy smoker and tries to quit every year.

他是一个吸烟者，每年都试图戒烟。

B1 noun, verb /paʊnd/

pound

英镑

Meaning

a unit of weight equal to 16 ounces or a unit of currency

Example

The price of the book is five pounds.

这本书的价格是五英镑。

A2 adjective /ˈsəʊʃəl/

social

社交

Meaning

relating to society or its organization

Example

She has a very social personality and enjoys meeting new people.

她有一个非常社交的个性，喜欢与新朋友见面。

C1 verb /ˌriːˈtʌtʃ/

retouch

修饰

Meaning

To improve or repair a picture, photograph, or image by making small changes.

Example

The photographer retouched the image to remove blemishes.

摄影师对图片进行了修饰以去除瑕疵。

C1 noun /ˈnɜr.tʃər/

Nurture

培养

Meaning

the process of caring for and encouraging growth or development

Example

Good parenting involves both nature and nurture.

良好的育儿涉及自然和培养两个方面。

C1 adjective /kənˈstreɪnd/

constrained

受限的, 强迫的

Meaning

appearing forced, unnatural, or restricted

Example

He gave a constrained smile during the awkward meeting.

在尴尬的会议中，他露出了强迫的微笑。

C2 noun /ˈvaɪəl/

viol

一种古老的弦乐器

Meaning

A stringed musical instrument of the Renaissance and Baroque periods, played with a bow and similar to but distinct from the violin family.

Example

The musician played an old viol in the chamber music concert.

音乐家在室内音乐会中演奏了一把古老的维奥尔。

B2 noun /dɪˈsep.ʃən/

Deception

欺骗

Meaning

the action of deceiving someone; the state of being deceived

Example

The magician's deception amazed the audience with seemingly impossible tricks.

魔术师的欺骗让观众对看似不可能的魔法惊讶不已。

A2 noun /dʒuːs/

Juice

果汁（来自水果/蔬菜或肉类）

Meaning

the liquid obtained from or present in fruit or vegetables; the liquid that comes from meat when it is cooked

Example

The fresh apple juice was delicious and packed with vitamins.

新鲜的苹果汁美味可口，且富含维生素。

B2 adjective ˌæs.trəˈnɒm.ɪ.kəl

astronomical

天文学的

Meaning

Relating to astronomy; extremely large in amount or extent.

Example

The astronomical price reflects its exclusivity.

天文学的价格反映了它的独特性。

B2 noun səˈsteɪnəbl dɪˈvɛləpmənt

Sustainable Development

可持续发展

Meaning

Development that meets present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Example

Eco-tourism contributes to sustainable development in local communities.

生态旅游有助于当地社区的可持续发展。

C2 noun /kæd/

Cad

坏蛋; 粗鲁

Meaning

a man who behaves dishonorably, especially toward women

Example

Everyone at the party avoided him because he was known to be a cad.

派对上的每个人都避开了他，因为他以一个坏蛋著称。

C1 noun /ˈɡreɪ.tər/

Grater

擦菜板

Meaning

a kitchen utensil with a rough surface for grating food into small pieces

Example

Use the grater to grate cheese for the pizza.

使用擦菜板来擦干酪做披萨。

A2 adverb /ˈdʒɛnərəli/

generally

通常

Meaning

in most cases; usually; as a rule

Example

He generally arrives at work before 9 a.m.

他通常在9点前到达工作。

B2 noun /ˈwel.feər/

Welfare

福利; 健康; 幸福

Meaning

the health, happiness, and fortunes of a person or group; care and support

Example

The government is responsible for the welfare of its citizens.

政府负责公民的福利。

B2 noun /ˈzɪɡzæɡ/

Zigzag

具有突然的交替向左和向右转的路径或线条；急转弯的图案

Meaning

a line or course having abrupt alternate right and left turns; a pattern of sharp turns

Example

The road follows a zigzag pattern up the mountain.

这条路在山上呈锯齿形曲线。

C1 adverb /ˈmiːk.li/

Meekly

顺从地; 温顺地

Meaning

in a quiet, gentle way; without resistance or protest

Example

He meekly accepted the criticism without arguing.

他顺从地接受了批评，没有争论。

B2 adverb /ˈaʊər.li/

Hourly

每小时; 每小时发生或做的事; 持续

Meaning

every hour; happening or done each hour; continuously

Example

The weather report is updated hourly.

天气报告每小时更新一次。

理论的

Meaning

Concerned with or based on theory rather than practical application.

Example

The idea remains largely theoretical without real-world evidence.

这个想法在没有实际证据的情况下，仍然主要是理论性的。