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C1 noun /ɪnˌkɑːsəˈreɪʃən/

incarceration

监禁
Meaning
the state of being imprisoned or confined
Example
The criminal faced years of incarceration for his crimes.
罪犯因其罪行被监禁多年。
C1 verb /daɪˈleɪt/

dilate

扩展
Meaning
To make wider, larger, or more open.
Example
The doctor used drops to dilate the patient's pupils.
医生用药水来扩张病人的瞳孔。
C1 noun /kræɡ/

crag

陡峭的悬崖或岩石面
Meaning
a steep or rugged cliff or rock face
Example
The hikers climbed the jagged crag to reach the summit.
远足者攀登陡峭的岩石面到达山顶。
B1 noun /ˈdʒuː.əl/

Jewel

宝石; 珍贵的石头; 装饰品
Meaning
a precious stone, typically a single crystal or piece of a hard lustrous or translucent mineral; a valuable ornament
Example
The crown was adorned with precious jewels from around the world.
王冠上装饰着来自世界各地的珍贵珠宝。
C1 noun /ˈdɛmənˌstreɪtər/

demonstrator

示范者, 抗议者
Meaning
a person who shows how something works or takes part in a public protest
Example
The demonstrators marched peacefully through the city streets.
示威者和平地穿过城市街道游行。
C1 adjective /ˈɜːrθi/

earthy

泥土味的 / 简单
Meaning
resembling or suggestive of earth or soil; simple, natural, and sometimes coarse
Example
The dish had a rich, earthy flavor from the mushrooms.
这道菜有着来自蘑菇的丰富泥土味。
C2 adjective /ˈhæŋ.dɔːɡ/

hangdog

尴尬
Meaning
looking or feeling ashamed, guilty, or defeated.
Example
He gave me a hangdog look after being caught lying.
他在被抓到撒谎后，给了我一个尴尬的表情。
A1 preposition, adverb /ˈoʊvər/

over

在…上面
Meaning
across, on top of, or beyond
Example
The book is lying over the table.
书在桌子上面。
B2 verb /ɪnˈfɛkt/

infect

传染
Meaning
To contaminate with a disease-causing organism.
Example
The virus can infect healthy people quickly.
病毒可以迅速传染健康的人。
B1 noun /ˈlænd.skeɪp/

Landscape

风景
Meaning
all the visible features of an area of countryside or land; the art of designing outdoor areas
Example
The mountain landscape was breathtaking with its snow-capped peaks and green valleys.
山脉的风景令人叹为观止，雪山的山顶和绿色的山谷令人陶醉。
C2 adjective /sɪˈnæp.tɪk/

synaptic

突触的
Meaning
Related to the signal transmission process between nerve cells.
Example
Learning strengthens synaptic connections in the brain.
学习增强大脑中的突触连接。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈblʌʃɪŋ/

Unblushing

厚颜无耻的; 放肆的
Meaning
showing no shame or embarrassment; boldly shameless
Example
He told the unblushing lie without any hesitation.
他毫不犹豫地说了那个无耻的谎言。
B2 adjective /rɪˈɡret.ə.bəl/

Regrettable

令人遗憾的; 不幸的; 可惜的
Meaning
causing or deserving regret; unfortunate; deplorable
Example
It is regrettable that so many talented people left the company.
很遗憾这么多有才华的人离开了公司。
A1 verb /iːt/

eat

吃
Meaning
to put food in the mouth and chew and swallow it
Example
We eat dinner at 7 PM.
我们晚上七点吃晚饭。
A2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪkl/

article

文章
Meaning
a piece of writing included in a newspaper, magazine, or journal
Example
He wrote an article about climate change.
他写了一篇关于气候变化的文章。
B1 noun /ˈkɒntɛkst/

context

上下文
Meaning
the circumstances or background relevant to an event, statement, or idea
Example
To understand the quote, you need to know the context in which it was said.
要理解这句话，你需要知道它说的上下文。
B2 noun /ˈreb.əl/

Rebel

叛徒
Meaning
a person who resists authority or control
Example
The young rebel refused to follow the school rules.
那个年轻的叛徒拒绝遵守学校的规定。
C2 adjective /ˈʃɑːpwɔːrn/

shopworn

旧的 / 陈旧的
Meaning
worn or faded from being displayed in a shop; no longer fresh or original
Example
The shopworn shoes were sold at a discount.
这些 shopworn 鞋子以折扣价出售。
B1 noun /pəˈpaɪə/

Papaya

木瓜
Meaning
a large orange tropical fruit with sweet orange flesh and black seeds
Example
Papaya is rich in vitamins and very good for health.
木瓜富含维生素，对健康非常有益。
C1 adjective, noun /ˈpæstərəl/

pastoral

乡村的，与牧羊人相关
Meaning
relating to the countryside, shepherds, or rural life; also relating to spiritual guidance by a pastor
Example
The painting had a calm pastoral scene with sheep grazing.
这幅画展示了一个安静的田园场景，羊群在吃草。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɜːrviəs/

impervious

不透水的
Meaning
Not allowing fluid to pass through; unable to be affected by something.
Example
The jacket is impervious to rain.
这件夹克不透水。
B1 adjective /ˌlɛftˈhændɪd/

left-handed

左撇子
Meaning
Using or done with the left hand; also can mean clumsy or awkward.
Example
She is left-handed and writes beautifully with her left hand.
她是左撇子，左手写字非常漂亮。
C1 adjective /ˈmaɪzərli/

miserly

吝啬
Meaning
Unwilling to spend money; stingy.
Example
She lived a miserly life, refusing to buy anything new.
她过着吝啬的生活，拒绝购买任何新东西。
A2 noun /spɒt/

spot

地点
Meaning
a particular place or position
Example
I found a great spot for a picnic in the park.
我在公园里找到了一个很好的野餐地点。
C1 adjective /miːk/

Meek

温和而顺从; 谦虚; 耐心
Meaning
gentle and submissive; humble; patient
Example
Despite his power, he remained meek and humble.
尽管他有权力，但他依然保持谦逊与温和。
B1 verb /əˈproʊtʃ/

approach

接近 / 处理
Meaning
to move closer to someone or something; to deal with a situation or problem
Example
The teacher approached the student to offer help.
教师接近学生以提供帮助。
C1 verb /ˌʌndərˈvæljuː/

undervalue

低估
Meaning
To assign too low a value or importance to something or someone.
Example
She felt that her boss consistently undervalued her contributions.
她感觉到她的老板总是低估她的贡献。
C1 noun /rɪˈmɛmbrəns/

remembrance

纪念
Meaning
the act of remembering or honoring someone or something
Example
A service was held in remembrance of the fallen soldiers.
为阵亡士兵举行了纪念仪式。
B2 noun /ɪkˈses/

Excess

过剩; 多余
Meaning
an amount of something that is more than necessary, permitted, or desirable
Example
The excess food from the party was donated to the local shelter.
派对剩余的食物被捐赠给了当地的庇护所。
C2 noun /ˈtælən/

talon

爪子
Meaning
A claw, especially one belonging to a bird of prey.
Example
The eagle gripped the fish with its sharp talons.
老鹰用它锋利的爪子抓住了那条鱼。
A2 adverb /əˈpɑːrt/

Apart

分开地; 彼此相距很远; 成碎片
Meaning
separately; away from each other; in pieces
Example
The two buildings are far apart from each other.
这两座建筑物彼此相距很远。
A2 noun /ˈdæn.sər/

Dancer

舞蹈家
Meaning
a person who performs dance, typically as a profession or art form
Example
The dancer performed gracefully on the stage.
舞蹈家在舞台上优雅地表演。
C1 adjective /ˈkɔːrəl/

choral

与合唱团相关
Meaning
Relating to, written for, or performed by a choir or chorus.
Example
The church hosted a choral performance on Sunday.
教堂在周日举办了合唱表演。
A2 verb /ˈdʌbəl/

double

翻倍
Meaning
to make twice as much in size, number, or amount
Example
The company hopes to double its profits this year.
公司希望今年能使其利润翻倍。
C1 verb /ˈpætər/

patter

发出重复的轻轻敲打声 / 机械地快速说话
Meaning
to make a repeated light tapping sound; to talk quickly in a rehearsed or mechanical way
Example
Rain pattered softly on the window.
雨滴轻轻拍打着窗户。
B2 adjective /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/

Waking

醒着的; 有意识的
Meaning
awake and conscious; relating to the time when one is awake
Example
She spent her waking hours studying for the exam.
她在清醒的时光里为考试学习。
B1 noun /kənˈviː.ni.əns/

Convenience

便利
Meaning
the state of being able to proceed with something without difficulty; a thing that contributes to an easy way of life
Example
The convenience of online shopping has changed how people buy products.
在线购物的便利改变了人们购买产品的方式。
B1 noun ˈpɒdkɑːsts

podcasts

播客
Meaning
A digital audio or video file or recording, usually part of a themed series, that can be downloaded from a website to a media player or computer.
Example
Podcasts are great for improving listening.
播客非常适合提高听力。
C1 verb, adjective, noun /lɪmp/

limp

跛行 / 虚弱
Meaning
to walk with difficulty, often due to injury or weakness; lacking strength or firmness.
Example
He limped after injuring his ankle.
他在伤到脚踝后跛行。
B2 verb /ˈklæsɪfaɪ/

classify

Meaning
to arrange or organize into categories or groups
Example
The librarian classified the books by subject.
C2 verb /dɪˈfreɪ/

defray

支付费用
Meaning
to provide money to pay the costs of something
Example
The grant will help defray the cost of education.
这笔补助将帮助支付教育费用。
C2 noun /ˌvɪvɪˈsɛkʃən/

vivisection

在活体动物上进行手术以进行科学研究的实践
Meaning
the practice of performing operations on live animals for scientific research
Example
Vivisection has long been a controversial topic among scientists and animal rights activists.
活体解剖长期以来一直是科学家和动物权利活动家之间的一个争议话题。
C2 noun /əˈfeɪ.ʒə/

aphasia

Meaning
a medical condition that causes loss of ability to speak or understand language
Example
After the stroke, she was diagnosed with aphasia.
B2 verb /kəmˈpaɪl/

compile

编制
Meaning
to collect information or material and put it together in a list, report, or book
Example
She compiled the research data into a detailed report.
她将研究数据编纂成一份详细报告。
B1 adverb /ˈpɑrtli/

Partly

部分地; 在某种程度上;
Meaning
to some extent; not completely; in part
Example
The weather was partly cloudy today.
今天天气部分多云。
C1 adjective /ˌɛnɪɡˈmætɪk/

enigmatic

神秘的
Meaning
mysterious and difficult to interpret or understand
Example
He gave me an enigmatic smile.
他给了我一个神秘的微笑。
C2 noun /ˈdʒɪb.ər.ɪʃ/

gibberish

胡言乱语
Meaning
Unintelligible or meaningless speech or writing.
Example
He was so nervous that his explanation sounded like gibberish.
他紧张得解释起来像胡言乱语。
C1 noun /djuːˈɛt/

duet

二重奏
Meaning
a musical performance by two singers or instrumentalists
Example
They sang a beautiful duet together on stage.
他们在舞台上共同演唱了一首美丽的二重奏。
C1 adverb /ˌhɛdˈfɜrst/

headfirst

头朝前
Meaning
With the head leading; in a reckless or hasty manner.
Example
He dived headfirst into the pool.
他头朝前跳入游泳池。
C1 verb /ˈtrɪkl̩/

trickle

涓滴
Meaning
To flow or fall in a small, slow stream or drops.
Example
Water began to trickle down the wall after the heavy rain.
在强烈的雨后，水开始慢慢地沿墙流下。
B1 noun /kəˈnæl/

canal

水道
Meaning
an artificial waterway constructed for navigation, irrigation, or drainage
Example
The canal was built to help transport goods across the region.
该水道的建设是为了帮助运输区域内的货物。
A2 adjective /pəˈlaɪt/

Polite

有礼貌的; 尊重的; 彬彬有礼的
Meaning
having good manners; respectful; courteous
Example
He was very polite and respectful to everyone.
他对每个人都非常礼貌和尊重。
C2 noun /ˈproʊtoʊˌplæzəm/

protoplasm

原生质
Meaning
The living substance inside a cell, including the cytoplasm and nucleus.
Example
Scientists observed the movement of protoplasm under the microscope.
科学家在显微镜下观察了原生质的运动。
C1 adjective /kræs/

crass

粗鲁的，缺乏敏感性或精致
Meaning
lacking sensitivity, refinement, or intelligence
Example
His crass remarks offended everyone at the meeting.
他的粗鲁言论在会议上冒犯了每个人。
B2 noun /rɪˈvaɪ.vəl/

Revival

复兴
Meaning
an improvement in the condition or strength of something; renewed interest in or attention to something
Example
There has been a revival of interest in traditional crafts.
传统手工艺的兴趣得到了复兴。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈdjuːtiəbl/

dutiable

需缴关税
Meaning
subject to customs duty or tax
Example
Imported electronics are often dutiable at the border.
进口电子产品在边境通常需缴纳关税。
C2 noun /ˈsɜːrklət/

circlet

Meaning
A small circular band, typically worn as an ornament on the head.
Example
The princess wore a golden circlet on her forehead.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈwɪl.ɪŋ/

Unwilling

不愿意的; 不情愿的;
Meaning
not ready to do something; reluctant; not wanting to do
Example
He was unwilling to share his secret with anyone.
他不愿意与任何人分享他的秘密。
C2 noun /ˈvaɪənd/

viand

佳肴
Meaning
an item of food, especially a delicacy
Example
The banquet was filled with rich viands and wines.
宴会充满了丰盛的佳肴和美酒。
A2 noun /ˈjuːzər/

user

用户
Meaning
a person who uses or operates something
Example
He is a frequent user of this app.
他是这个应用程序的常用用户。
C1 noun /ˌsaɪkoʊˈθɛrəpi/

psychotherapy

心理治疗
Meaning
The treatment of mental disorder by psychological rather than medical means.
Example
She attended weekly psychotherapy sessions to cope with her anxiety.
她参加了每周的心理治疗会议，以应对她的焦虑。
C2 verb /diːˈlɪmɪt/

delimit

划定
Meaning
to fix the boundaries or limits of something
Example
The treaty was signed to delimit the borders of the two countries.
该条约被签署以划定两国的边界。
C1 noun /ˌɪmpɔːrˈteɪʃən/

importation

进口
Meaning
The act of bringing goods or services into a country from abroad
Example
The importation of luxury goods is strictly regulated.
奢侈品的进口受到严格监管。
C1 noun /sɛˈseɪʃən/

cessation

停止
Meaning
The fact or process of ending or being brought to an end.
Example
There was a temporary cessation of hostilities.
敌对行动暂时停止。
C1 adjective /ˈsʌn.dri/

sundry

杂项
Meaning
Various or miscellaneous.
Example
The shop sells fruits, clothes, and sundry items.
这家店卖水果、衣服和各种商品。
B1 noun /ˈleʒ.ər/

Leisure

闲暇; 休闲
Meaning
time when one is not working or occupied; free time used for enjoyment
Example
She enjoys reading books in her leisure time.
她喜欢在闲暇时间阅读书籍。
B1 adverb /ˈfɔːtʃənətli/

fortunately

幸运地
Meaning
by good luck; luckily
Example
Fortunately, no one was injured in the accident.
幸运地，事故中没有人受伤。
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。
A2 noun ˈɡeɪ.mɪŋ

gaming

玩视频游戏或竞技游戏
Meaning
The practice of playing video games or competitive games.
Example
Gaming has evolved into a billion-dollar industry.
游戏已经发展成为一个十亿美元的产业。
C1 noun /ˈtriːkəl/

treacle

浓稠甜蜜的糖浆
Meaning
A thick, sweet syrup; excessively sentimental speech or writing.
Example
She poured treacle over the pancakes.
她把糖浆倒在了煎饼上。
C1 adjective, verb (past tense/participle of mire) /ˈmaɪərd/

mired

困境中
Meaning
Trapped or entangled in something, typically a difficult situation.
Example
The politician was mired in scandal.
这位政治家陷入了丑闻中。
A1 noun /maʊs/

Mouse

老鼠
Meaning
a small rodent with a long tail and typically gray or brown fur
Example
The little mouse hid behind the cabinet.
小老鼠躲在柜子后面。
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 /əˈnæθəmə/

anathema

厄奈赛玛 / 被憎恶的事物
Meaning
something or someone intensely disliked or strongly condemned
Example
Violence is anathema to her peaceful nature.
暴力对她平和的性格是厄奈赛玛。
C2 noun /bəˈlɛəroʊ/

bolero

博莱罗（西班牙舞蹈或前面开口的短外套）
Meaning
A Spanish dance in slow triple time, or a short jacket open at the front.
Example
The dancers performed a passionate bolero at the festival.
舞者在节日中表演了热情的博莱罗。
C1 noun /əˈflɪkʃən/

affliction

痛苦
Meaning
a state of pain, suffering, or distress
Example
Poverty is a common affliction in many parts of the world.
贫困是世界许多地方的常见痛苦。
B1 noun /ˈæs.pekt/

aspect

方面
Meaning
A particular part, feature, or view of something.
Example
One important aspect of health is regular exercise.
健康的一个重要方面是规律运动。
C2 noun /ˈbrɪk ə ˌbræk/

bric-a-brac

小装饰品
Meaning
Small decorative objects or ornaments, often of little value.
Example
The shelves were filled with old bric-a-brac from her travels.
架子上堆满了她旅行时带回来的旧装饰品。
C1 verb /ˈwɒb.l̩/

wobble

摇晃
Meaning
to move unsteadily from side to side; to shake or tremble slightly
Example
The table began to wobble when he leaned on it.
当他依靠在桌子上时，桌子开始摇晃。
B1 noun /ˈsɛt ʌp/

set-up

设置
Meaning
The arrangement or organization of something; a planned structure or scheme
Example
The company presented a new set-up for the office layout.
公司为办公室布局提出了一个新的设定。
B2 noun /ˈkɑn.ʃəns/

Conscience

良心, 道德, 内心的声音
Meaning
an inner feeling or voice viewed as acting as a guide to the rightness or wrongness of one's behavior
Example
His conscience prevented him from lying to his parents about his grades.
他的良心阻止他对父母撒谎，关于他的成绩。
C1 verb /ˌpriːdɪˈtɜːrmɪn/

predetermine

预定
Meaning
to establish or decide something in advance
Example
The outcome of the match seemed predetermined.
比赛结果似乎是预定的。
C2 noun /ɪnˈvɛstɪtʃər/

investiture

授职仪式
Meaning
the formal ceremony of conferring authority, rank, or office
Example
The king held an investiture ceremony for the new knight.
国王为新骑士举行了授职仪式。
C2 adjective /hɪk/

Hick

乡巴佬; 农民
Meaning
unsophisticated person from a rural area; country bumpkin
Example
He had a hick accent from growing up in a small town.
他有着乡巴佬的口音，因为他在一个小镇长大。
B2 noun /əˈkaʊntɪŋ/

accounting

会计
Meaning
the process of recording, summarizing, and reporting financial transactions
Example
She works in the accounting department of a large firm.
她在一家大公司的会计部门工作。
C2 noun /ˈɛmɪsɛri/

emissary

特使
Meaning
A person sent on a special mission, usually as a diplomatic representative.
Example
The king sent an emissary to negotiate peace.
国王派遣了一名特使去谈判和平。
A2 noun ˈsaɪəns

science

科学
Meaning
The intellectual and practical activity encompassing the systematic study of the structure and behaviour of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment.
Example
Science continues to explore the unknown.
科学继续探索未知。
C2 noun /kɒŋk/

Conch

海螺
Meaning
a large sea shell that can be used as a horn; the marine mollusk that lives in such a shell
Example
The fisherman blew the conch shell to signal the end of the day.
渔夫吹响海螺号，表示一天的结束。
B2 noun /ˈvɜː.dɪkt/

verdict

Meaning
a decision made by a jury or judge in a court case
Example
The jury returned a guilty verdict after three hours of deliberation.
C2 adjective /ˌmæl.əˈfɪʃ.ənt/

maleficient

恶意的
Meaning
Doing harm or evil; having a harmful effect.
Example
The maleficient acts of the tyrant ruined the kingdom.
暴君的恶意行为摧毁了王国。
C1 noun /ˈmaɪzər/

miser

吝啬鬼
Meaning
A person who hoards wealth and spends as little money as possible.
Example
The old miser refused to donate even a penny to charity.
那个老吝啬鬼甚至不愿意捐赠一分钱给慈善。
C2 noun /ˈklaɪ.mɪŋ læŋ læŋ/

Climbing lang lang

攀爬植物兰兰
Meaning
a climbing plant with fragrant flowers native to tropical regions
Example
The climbing lang lang vine produces beautiful fragrant flowers.
攀爬植物兰兰藤本会产生美丽的芳香花朵。
B2 noun /kənˈvɪk.ʃən/

conviction

信念
Meaning
A firmly held belief or opinion.
Example
She spoke with conviction, making everyone believe her.
她充满信念地说话，使每个人都相信她。
B2 noun /ˈæməzɒn/

amazon

强大的女人
Meaning
A tall, strong, or powerful woman.
Example
She fought like an amazon in the competition.
她在比赛中像亚马逊女战士一样作战。
B2 adjective /ˈɪnˌsaɪtfəl/

insightful

有洞察力的
Meaning
Showing deep understanding or perceptiveness.
Example
The professor gave an insightful lecture on global economics.
教授就全球经济进行了有洞察力的讲座。
B2 noun /ˈaʊt.saɪ.dər/

Out-sider

局外人
Meaning
a person who does not belong to a particular group; someone not accepted by a group
Example
As an outsider, he found it difficult to understand their traditions.
作为外人，他发现很难理解他们的传统。
A2 verb /ˈtrævəld/

traveled

旅行
Meaning
Went from one place to another, especially over a distance.
Example
They traveled to Antarctica with a large group.
他们与一大群人一起旅行到南极洲。
C2 noun /ˈwɑːmpəm/

wampum

贝壳项链
Meaning
beads made by Native Americans from shells, used as money or decoration
Example
The tribe traded furs for wampum.
部落用皮毛换取贝壳项链。
A2 noun /ˈriːdər/

reader

读者
Meaning
a person who reads or who is capable of reading
Example
She is a fast reader, finishing books in a day.
她是一个快速的读者，一天就能读完书。
B2 noun /ˈɒs.trɪtʃ/

Ostrich

鸵鸟
Meaning
a large flightless bird native to Africa with long legs and neck
Example
The ostrich is the world's largest bird.
鸵鸟是世界上最大的鸟。
C2 noun /ˌɒnəˈreəriəm/

honorarium

酬金
Meaning
A payment given for professional services that are rendered without a fee.
Example
The guest lecturer received an honorarium for her talk.
那位客座讲师因其讲座而获得了酬金。
C1 adjective /ˈɔː.də.bəl/

Audible

可听见的
Meaning
able to be heard; loud enough to hear
Example
The speaker's voice was barely audible from the back of the large hall.
演讲者的声音从大礼堂的后面几乎听不见。
C1 noun /ˈspɪnstər/

spinster

未婚女性
Meaning
An unmarried woman, often one who is older and considered unlikely to marry
Example
The novel featured a kind-hearted spinster who cared for the village children.
小说中有一位心地善良的未婚女性，她照顾着村里的孩子们。
C2 noun /ˌpriːɪɡˈzɪstəns/

preexistence

预存在
Meaning
the state of existing before something else
Example
Philosophers often debated the preexistence of the soul.
哲学家们常常辩论灵魂的预存在。
C2 adjective /ˈɪm.pi.əs/

Impious

不敬的; 亵渎神明
Meaning
irreligious; lacking reverence for religion; blasphemous
Example
The impious act shocked the religious community.
不敬的行为震惊了宗教社区。
B2 noun /ˌærɪˈstɑːkrəsi/

aristocracy

贵族
Meaning
a class of people holding exceptional rank and privileges, especially hereditary nobility
Example
The aristocracy often had influence over political decisions.
贵族往往对政治决策有影响。
C2 noun /ˌpraɪvəˈtɪə/

privateer

私人战舰
Meaning
A privately owned armed ship authorized by a government to attack enemy ships during war.
Example
The privateer captured several enemy vessels during the conflict.
在冲突中，私人战舰俘获了多个敌方船只。
B2 noun /ˈkʌt.lət/

Cutlet

炸肉饼
Meaning
a small piece of meat, especially veal or lamb, for frying or grilling
Example
She served delicious chicken cutlets for dinner.
她为晚餐提供了美味的炸鸡肉饼。
B1 adjective /kənˈtroʊld/

controlled

受控的
Meaning
managed or regulated carefully; kept within limits
Example
The experiment was conducted in a controlled environment.
实验是在一个受控的环境中进行的。
A1 noun /ˈɡrændˌmʌðər/

grandmother

祖母
Meaning
the mother of one's father or mother
Example
My grandmother makes delicious cakes.
我的祖母做美味的蛋糕。
C2 noun /ˈnɛkrəˌmænsi/

necromancy

死灵法
Meaning
the practice of communicating with the dead, often to predict the future
Example
Ancient texts described rituals of necromancy performed by priests.
古代的文献描述了由祭司执行的死灵法仪式。
C2 noun /ˌkɒzməˈpɒlɪtənɪzəm/

cosmopolitanism

国际主义
Meaning
the ideology that all human beings belong to a single community
Example
Cosmopolitanism promotes respect and understanding across cultures.
国际主义促进不同文化之间的尊重和理解。
B1 noun /məˈdʒɪʃən/

magician

魔术师
Meaning
A person who performs tricks and illusions for entertainment or one believed to have magical powers.
Example
The magician pulled a rabbit out of his hat.
魔术师从他的帽子里拿出了兔子。
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊbər/

Sober

清醒的；严肃而深思的；适度的
Meaning
not affected by alcohol; serious and thoughtful; moderate
Example
He remained sober throughout the celebration.
他在整个庆典期间保持清醒。
C2 adjective /kənˈkɒmɪtənt/

concomitant

伴随的
Meaning
Naturally accompanying or associated with something.
Example
Increased stress is often concomitant with long working hours.
增加的压力通常与长时间的工作时间并存。
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。
B1 adjective /ɪnˌθjuːziˈæstɪk/

enthusiastic

热情的
Meaning
Having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.
Example
The explorers were enthusiastic about the journey.
探险者对这次旅行充满热情。
A2 noun /ˈbʊkstɔːr/

bookstore

书店
Meaning
a shop where books are sold
Example
She spent an entire afternoon browsing in the bookstore.
她整个下午都在书店里逛。
B2 adjective /ɪkˈsploʊsɪv/

explosive

爆炸性
Meaning
able to cause an explosion; likely to burst out suddenly
Example
The situation became explosive after the argument.
争论后局势变得爆炸性。
C2 noun /ˌfoʊ.nəˈlɑː.dʒi/

phonology

语音学
Meaning
the study of the sound system of a language
Example
She is studying phonology to understand how sounds function in English.
她正在研究语音学，以了解英语中声音的功能。