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C2 adjective /ˌɪnfəˈlɪsɪtəs/

infelicitous

不合适的
Meaning
not suitable or well chosen; awkward or unfortunate
Example
His infelicitous remark ruined the atmosphere of the meeting.
他不合适的评论破坏了会议的氛围。
A2 adjective /ˈkʌmɪŋ/

coming

即将来临
Meaning
approaching or happening soon
Example
We are preparing for the coming festival.
我们正在为即将来临的节日做准备。
A2 noun /rɒk/

rock

岩石
Meaning
a large, solid piece of mineral matter
Example
The mountain was made of solid rock.
这座山是由坚固的岩石组成的。
B1 noun /rɪˈpɔːrtər/

reporter

记者
Meaning
a person who reports news or information
Example
The reporter interviewed several people at the scene.
记者在现场采访了几个人。
B2 adjective /ˌkɒn.fɪˈden.ʃəl/

Confidential

机密; 私人; 应保持秘密的
Meaning
secret; private; intended to be kept secret
Example
Please keep this information confidential.
请保持这些信息的机密性。
A2 noun /fraɪd raɪs/

Fried rice

炒饭
Meaning
a dish of cooked rice that has been stir-fried in a wok or frying pan
Example
We ordered chicken fried rice from the Chinese restaurant.
我们从中国餐馆订了鸡肉炒饭。
B1 noun /ˈsæm.pəl/

Sample

样本
Meaning
a small part taken as an example of the whole; a specimen
Example
The doctor took a blood sample for testing.
医生取了一个血液样本进行测试。
C1 adjective /ˈplɒd.ɪŋ/

plodding

缓慢且乏味
Meaning
slow-moving and unexciting; showing steady effort
Example
The movie was entertaining but a bit plodding in the middle.
这部电影很有趣，但中间有点缓慢且乏味。
C1 noun ˌræʃ.ən.əl.ɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

rationalization

理性化
Meaning
The practice of finding reasons for behavior or actions that are not the real reasons.
Example
His rationalization of the mistake was not convincing.
他对错误的理性化并不令人信服。
C2 adjective /ˈhaɪdrəs/

hydrous

含水
Meaning
Containing water, especially water of crystallization.
Example
The mineral is hydrous because it contains water molecules in its structure.
这种矿物是含水的，因为它的结构中包含水分子。
C2 verb /rɪˈpruːv/

reprove

批评
Meaning
to criticize or correct someone gently or disapprove of their actions
Example
The teacher reproved the student for being late.
老师因学生迟到而批评了他。
B2 adjective /ˈlɛdʒəndɛri/

legendary

Meaning
remarkable enough to be famous; often used to describe something that is iconic or widely known
Example
The legendary musician performed in front of a packed stadium.
C2 noun /ænˈtɪstrəfi/

antistrophe

反歌式 (一种修辞手法)
Meaning
A rhetorical device in which a word or phrase is repeated at the end of successive clauses; in Greek choral poetry, the part of the ode sung by the chorus in return movement.
Example
The poet used antistrophe to emphasize the repeated phrase.
诗人使用反歌式来强调重复的短语。
C1 noun /dɪˈsiːt/

Deceit

欺骗; 欺诈; 谎言
Meaning
the action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth
Example
His deceit was discovered when the truth about his qualifications came to light.
当关于他资历的真相浮出水面时，他的欺骗行为被揭露了。
C1 noun /ˈɡuːs.bʌmps/

goosebumps

鸡皮疙瘩
Meaning
small raised bumps on the skin caused by cold, fear, or excitement
Example
The horror movie gave me goosebumps.
那部恐怖电影让我起了鸡皮疙瘩。
C2 adjective /əˈkɜːrsɪd/

accursed

诅咒的
Meaning
Doomed, detestable, or under a curse.
Example
The villagers avoided the accursed house on the hill.
村民们避开了山上的诅咒房子。
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpɔːrtʃənət/

importunate

缠人的
Meaning
Persistent to the point of annoyance or intrusion
Example
The importunate salesman kept calling despite repeated refusals.
那个缠人的推销员在反复拒绝后仍然继续打电话。
C2 noun /ˈsʌfrədʒɪst/

suffragist

妇女参政权运动者
Meaning
a person advocating the extension of suffrage, especially to women
Example
The suffragists organized rallies to demand voting rights for women.
妇女参政权运动者组织了集会，要求为女性争取投票权。
A1 verb /neɪm/

name

命名
Meaning
to give a title or designation to someone or something
Example
They decided to name their baby Sarah.
他们决定把他们的宝宝命名为莎拉。
B2 noun/verb rɪˈfɔːm

reform

改革
Meaning
Make changes in (something, typically a social, political, or economic institution or practice) in order to improve it.
Example
Reform in the education system was a priority.
教育系统的改革是优先事项。
B2 noun /ˈoʊ.dər/

Odour

气味
Meaning
a distinctive smell, especially an unpleasant one
Example
The odour of fresh bread filled the kitchen.
新鲜面包的气味充满了厨房。
C2 noun /ˌskʌlˈdʌɡəri/

skullduggery

欺诈
Meaning
dishonest behavior or activities, often done secretly
Example
The election was full of political skullduggery.
选举充满了政治欺诈。
B1 noun riˈæləti

reality

现实
Meaning
The world or the state of things as they actually exist, as opposed to an idealistic or notional idea.
Example
The reality of the situation was evident.
情况的现实是显而易见的。
C1 noun /ˈrep.lɪ.kə/

Replica

复制品
Meaning
an exact copy or model of something, especially one on a smaller scale
Example
The museum displayed a perfect replica of the ancient statue.
博物馆展示了古代雕像的完美复制品。
C1 verb /kənˈtɛkstʃuəlaɪz/

contextualize

使……有背景
Meaning
to place something in a context or interpret it in relation to its surroundings
Example
The teacher contextualized the historical event to make it more relevant for students.
老师将历史事件置于背景中，以使其对学生更加相关。
C2 noun /ˈkɒŋ.kɔː.dæt/

concordat

教廷协议
Meaning
An agreement or treaty, especially between the Vatican and a secular government.
Example
The concordat established the rights of the church within the country.
教廷协议确立了教会在该国的权利。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈtɛmpərd/

untempered

失控的
Meaning
not moderated or softened; lacking proper balance or control
Example
The untempered anger of the crowd caused chaos.
人群的失控愤怒引发了混乱。
C1 noun /ˌpærəfəˈneɪliə/

paraphernalia

设备
Meaning
Miscellaneous articles, especially equipment needed for a particular activity.
Example
The fisherman carried all his fishing paraphernalia in a large box.
渔夫把所有钓鱼设备放在一个大盒子里。
C1 adjective /pləˈtɒnɪk/

platonic

柏拉图式
Meaning
relating to a close relationship that is not romantic or sexual
Example
They have a platonic friendship that has lasted for years.
他们有一段柏拉图式的友谊，已经持续了多年。
A1 adjective /ɡʊd/

Good

好; 优秀; 有益;
Meaning
satisfactory; pleasant; beneficial; of high quality
Example
She is a good student.
她是一个好学生。
C2 verb /məˈrɔːd/

maraud

掠夺
Meaning
to roam in search of things to steal or attack
Example
The bandits marauded through the village at night.
盗贼们在夜间袭击了村庄。
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.
C1 verb /ˌmɪsɪnˈtɜːrprɪt/

misinterpret

误解
Meaning
to understand or explain something wrongly
Example
He misinterpreted her silence as agreement.
他错误地将她的沉默解读为同意。
B2 verb /dreɪn/

drain

Meaning
to cause liquid to flow away from something; to remove liquid
Example
He drained the pasta before adding the sauce.
C2 adjective /ɪˈrɛfrəɡəbəl/

irrefragable

不可辩驳
Meaning
Impossible to refute, deny, or break
Example
The lawyer presented irrefragable evidence that proved his client’s innocence.
律师提供了不可辩驳的证据，证明了他客户的无辜。
C1 verb /ˌɪn.tɚˈtwaɪn/

intertwine

紧密连接或联系；一起扭曲或紧密结合
Meaning
To connect or link closely; to twist together or combine closely.
Example
Their lives became intertwined through years of friendship.
他们的生活通过多年的友谊紧密交织在一起。
A1 pronoun /wi/

we

我们
Meaning
used by a speaker to refer to himself or herself and one or more other people
Example
We are going to the park this afternoon.
我们今天下午要去公园。
B2 noun /plænˈteɪʃən/

plantation

种植园
Meaning
a large area of land where crops are grown, often for commercial purposes
Example
The sugarcane plantation stretched for miles across the valley.
甘蔗种植园沿着山谷延伸数英里。
C2 noun, verb /ˈfɪlɪˌbʌstər/

filibuster

通过长时间演讲延迟立法行动的策略；使用这种策略
Meaning
a tactic of delaying legislative action by prolonged speech; to use such a tactic
Example
The senator filibustered for hours to prevent the bill from passing.
参议员费利巴斯特了几个小时，以阻止该法案通过。
C2 noun /ˈaɪdɪl/

idyll

田园诗般的场景
Meaning
An extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque episode or scene, often idealized.
Example
Their honeymoon was an idyll on a tropical island.
他们的蜜月是在一个热带岛屿上的田园诗般的场景。
C2 noun /ˈpætwɑː/

patois

地方方言
Meaning
a regional or social dialect, especially one considered nonstandard or informal
Example
The guide slipped into local patois when chatting with the fishermen.
导游在与渔民交谈时开始使用当地的帕图瓦。
A2 noun /dʒoʊk/

Joke

笑话; 幽默; 引起笑声的事情
Meaning
a thing that someone says to cause amusement or laughter; something not to be taken seriously
Example
Everyone laughed at his funny joke during the dinner party.
每个人都在晚宴上笑他的有趣笑话。
B2 verb ˈel.ɪ.veɪt

elevate

提升，抬高，升高到更高的位置或更重要的水平
Meaning
To lift to a higher position; to raise to a more important or impressive level.
Example
Good leadership can elevate team performance.
良好的领导能够提升团队表现。
A1 adjective, adverb, pronoun /mɔːr/

more

更多
Meaning
A greater or additional amount or degree.
Example
She wanted more time to finish the project.
她想要更多的时间来完成这个项目。
A2 noun /wɜːrθ/

Worth

价值; 价格;
Meaning
the value equivalent to that of someone or something; the level at which someone or something deserves to be valued
Example
The painting is worth thousands of dollars.
这幅画值数千美元。
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。
B2 noun /ɪmˈbærəsmənt/

embarrassment

尴尬
Meaning
a feeling of self-consciousness, shame, or awkwardness
Example
Her face turned red with embarrassment after the mistake.
她因错误而羞愧得脸红了。
C1 noun /rəˈviːn/

ravine

峡谷
Meaning
A deep, narrow valley with steep sides.
Example
The river carved a deep ravine through the mountains.
河流在山脉中切割出一条深深的峡谷。
B2 noun /ˈɑːr.mər/

Armour

盔甲
Meaning
protective covering worn by soldiers; metal plating for military vehicles
Example
The knight wore heavy armour to protect himself in battle.
骑士穿着沉重的盔甲以保护自己在战斗中。
A2 noun /veɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Vacation

假期
Meaning
a period of time when someone does not go to work or school but is free to do what they want, such as travel or relax
Example
I'm planning a vacation to the beach next summer.
我计划明年夏天去海滩度假。
A1 verb /teɪk/

take

拿，带
Meaning
to get possession of; to carry or bring with oneself
Example
Please take this book to the library.
请把这本书带到图书馆。
B2 noun prəˈtæɡənɪst

protagonist

主角
Meaning
The leading character or one of the major characters in a drama, movie, novel, or other fictional text.
Example
Charles Darnay is one of the protagonists of the story.
查尔斯·达尔内是故事中的主角之一。
B2 noun daɪˈlem.ə

dilemma

困境, 难题
Meaning
A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives.
Example
She faced a moral dilemma at work.
她在工作中面临道德困境。
C1 adjective /ɔːlˈmaɪ.ti/

Almighty

全能
Meaning
having unlimited power; omnipotent
Example
The almighty storm destroyed everything in its path.
那场全能风暴摧毁了它路径上的一切。
B1 noun ˈem.fə.sɪs

emphasis

重音
Meaning
Special importance, value, or prominence given to something; stress laid on a particular point or aspect.
Example
The speaker placed emphasis on sustainable development.
演讲者强调了可持续发展。
B2 adjective /prəˈvɪʒənəl/

Provisional

临时
Meaning
arranged for the present; temporary; subject to later confirmation
Example
The provisional agreement will be reviewed next month.
临时协议将在下个月进行审查。
C1 adjective /ɪkˈspiːdiənt/

expedient

权宜之计
Meaning
suitable or convenient for achieving a particular end, sometimes at the expense of morality
Example
It was expedient to take the shortcut despite the risks.
尽管有风险，走捷径是权宜之计。
C2 noun /ˈliːdʒənəri/

legionary

罗马士兵
Meaning
a soldier in the Roman army
Example
Each legionary carried a shield and a short sword.
每个军团士兵都带着盾牌和一把短剑。
B2 verb /ɪnˈlaɪtən/

enlighten

幸福
Meaning
to give someone greater knowledge or understanding about a subject or situation
Example
The teacher tried to enlighten the students about ancient history.
她在收到奖项时无法掩饰自己的幸福。
C1 noun /ˌdaɪəˈrɑːmə/

diorama

立体模型
Meaning
a three-dimensional model representing a scene, often with miniature figures
Example
The museum displayed a diorama of an ancient village.
博物馆展示了一个古代村庄的立体模型。
B2 adverb /əˈbrʌptli/

Abruptly

突然且出乎意料; 毫无预警
Meaning
suddenly and unexpectedly; without warning
Example
The meeting ended abruptly when the power went out.
会议在电力中断时突然结束。
C1 noun/verb /snɛər/

snare

陷阱
Meaning
a trap for catching animals; to catch or trap
Example
The hunter set a snare to catch rabbits.
猎人设置了一个陷阱来捕捉兔子。
B2 noun /ˈwɜːrkˌfɔːrs/

workforce

劳动力
Meaning
the people engaged in or available for work
Example
The company is looking to expand its workforce by 20%.
公司计划将其劳动力扩大20%。
C2 noun /ˈvɛrɪti/

verity

真实性
Meaning
a true principle or belief; the state of being true
Example
The verity of his statement was confirmed by evidence.
他陈述的真实性通过证据得到了确认。
A1 noun /ˈsɪstər/

sister

姐姐 / 妹妹
Meaning
a female sibling; a girl or woman in relation to other children of her parents
Example
My sister is coming to visit us next week.
我姐姐下周要来看我们。
B2 adjective /kənˈsɜːvətɪv/

conservative

保守的
Meaning
Favoring traditional views and values; resistant to change.
Example
He has conservative views on family and society.
他对家庭和社会持有保守的看法。
B2 adjective + noun kriˈeɪtɪv ɪɡˈzɪbɪts

creative exhibits

创意展览
Meaning
Artistic displays or presentations that show originality and imagination.
Example
The creative exhibits highlighted recycling possibilities.
创意展览突出了回收的可能性。
B1 verb meɪnˈteɪn

maintain

保持
Meaning
To keep in good condition; to preserve or sustain.
Example
Maintaining discipline in educational institutions is crucial.
在教育机构中保持纪律至关重要。
B1 adjective /ˈkʌtɪŋ/

cutting

尖锐
Meaning
sharp or severe, often used to describe remarks or actions
Example
Her cutting remarks made everyone feel uncomfortable.
她的尖锐评论让每个人都感到不舒服。
C2 noun /ˈbɪɡ.ə.mɪst/

bigamist

重婚罪犯
Meaning
A person who commits the crime of marrying someone while already married to another.
Example
The man was arrested for being a bigamist.
这个人因大婚而被逮捕。
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 /ˈstɪklər/

stickler

对规则严格的人
Meaning
a person who insists on a certain quality or standard of behavior
Example
He is a stickler for punctuality and never tolerates delays.
他非常严格地要求准时，从不容忍迟到。
A2 noun ˈmɛdɪsɪn

medicine

药物
Meaning
A compound or preparation used for the treatment or prevention of disease.
Example
Modern medicine has made great strides in treating diseases.
现代医学在治疗疾病方面取得了重大进展。
B2 adjective ˈaɪsəˌleɪtɪd

isolated

孤立
Meaning
Alone or separated from others; having little or no contact with other people.
Example
Technological advancements often leave people isolated.
技术进步常常使人们感到孤立。
B2 noun /ˈteɪbəlˌspun/

tablespoon

汤匙
Meaning
a spoon used for serving or eating food, typically holding about 15 milliliters
Example
She stirred the soup with a tablespoon.
她用汤匙搅拌了汤。
C2 adjective /ˈfɒp.ɪʃ/

Foppish

过度关注个人外貌和衣服；对穿着虚荣
Meaning
excessively concerned with one's appearance and clothes; vain about dress
Example
His foppish behavior and expensive clothes made him stand out.
他的foppish行为和昂贵的衣服使他与众不同。
C1 adjective /ˈræspi/

raspy

沙哑
Meaning
having a harsh, rough, or grating sound
Example
His raspy voice revealed years of smoking.
他的沙哑声音揭示了多年的吸烟。
C1 noun /ˈkændɪdnəs/

candidness

坦率
Meaning
The quality of being open, honest, and straightforward
Example
Her candidness during the meeting impressed everyone.
她在会议中的坦率给大家留下了深刻的印象。
C1 verb /sərˈmaʊnt/

surmount

克服
Meaning
to overcome a difficulty or obstacle
Example
He surmounted all the challenges to achieve his dream.
他克服了所有的挑战，实现了自己的梦想。
C2 noun /ˈɒbsɪkwi/

obsequy

葬礼仪式
Meaning
A funeral rite, usually used in plural form obsequies.
Example
The village gathered for the obsequy of their beloved teacher.
村庄聚集在一起，参加他们心爱的老师的葬礼。
C2 noun /ˈkæm.fər/

Camphor

樟脑
Meaning
a white crystalline substance with a strong aromatic smell, used in medicine and religious ceremonies
Example
The temple was filled with the fragrant smoke of burning camphor.
寺庙里充满了燃烧的樟脑散发出的芳香烟雾。
C2 adjective /ˈfrɒθi/

frothy

泡沫丰富
Meaning
Full of or covered with small bubbles; light and insubstantial.
Example
She ordered a cup of frothy cappuccino.
她点了一杯泡沫丰富的卡布奇诺。
B2 adjective /lɪˈdʒɪt.ɪ.mət/

Legitimate

合法的; 有效的; 真实的; 合理的
Meaning
lawful; valid; genuine; reasonable
Example
He has a legitimate reason for being late.
他有正当的理由迟到。
B2 noun /ˈkɒm.ɪt/

Comet

彗星
Meaning
a celestial object consisting of ice and dust that develops a tail when approaching the sun
Example
Halley's Comet appears in the sky every 76 years.
哈雷彗星每76年出现在天空中。
C2 adjective /rɪˈsplɛndənt/

resplendent

辉煌
Meaning
Shining brilliantly; dazzling in appearance or effect
Example
The bride looked resplendent in her wedding gown.
新娘穿着婚纱看起来光彩照人。
C1 noun ˌdʒiːəˈlɒdʒɪkəl ˈstrʌktʃər

geological structure

地质结构
Meaning
The arrangement and composition of rocks, minerals, and landforms in the Earth's crust.
Example
Scientists will study the Moon's geological structure.
科学家将研究月球的地质结构。
B1 verb /ɪnˈʃʊər/

ensure

确保
Meaning
To make certain that something will happen or be the case.
Example
Please ensure that the door is locked before you leave.
请确保在离开之前门已锁好。
C1 verb /ˈfɔːltər/

falter

犹豫或失去力量或动力
Meaning
to hesitate or lose strength or momentum
Example
Her voice faltered as she delivered the speech.
她的声音在演讲时颤抖。
C2 noun /ɪnˌtɜːrpəˈleɪʃən/

interpolation

插值
Meaning
The act of inserting something into a text or estimating values within a sequence of data.
Example
The scientist used interpolation to predict the missing data points.
科学家使用插值法来预测缺失的数据点。
C1 noun /ˈmɒn.ə.stər.i/

Monastery

修道院; 纪念堂
Meaning
a building or group of buildings where monks live and worship
Example
The ancient monastery was built on a hilltop.
古老的修道院建在一个山顶上。
B2 preposition /kənˈsɜːnɪŋ/

concerning

关于
Meaning
about or relating to something; causing worry or anxiety
Example
There are some reports concerning the new project.
关于新项目有一些报告。
B1 noun /dɪˈlaɪt/

Delight

快乐; 愉悦
Meaning
a feeling of happiness or pleasure; something that gives great pleasure
Example
The children's laughter filled her heart with pure delight.
孩子们的笑声让她的心充满了纯粹的快乐。
B2 verb /ˈdɑːrkən/

darken

变暗
Meaning
to make or become dark; to reduce brightness or light
Example
The clouds began to darken the sky before the storm.
暴风雨来临前，乌云开始使天空变暗。
A2 noun /ˈwɒʃ.ɪŋ məˌʃiːn/

Washing machine

洗衣机
Meaning
a machine for washing clothes and other textiles
Example
The washing machine broke down and needs repair.
洗衣机坏了，需要修理。
C2 noun ˌpɜː.tɪˈnæs.ɪ.ti

pertinacity

坚定的决心与坚持不懈
Meaning
Firm determination and persistence in achieving something.
Example
His pertinacity in achieving his goals was inspiring.
他在实现目标时的坚定决心令人鼓舞。
C2 noun /ˈɑːrbərɪˌkʌltʃər/

arboriculture

树艺学
Meaning
the cultivation and management of trees and shrubs
Example
He studied arboriculture to improve urban green spaces.
他学习了树艺学以改善城市绿地。
C2 adjective /ˈvɛntrəl/

ventral

腹侧的
Meaning
relating to the underside or abdominal part of an animal or organ
Example
The fish has a white ventral surface.
鱼的腹侧表面是白色的。
C1 noun /ˈpɜːrkəleɪtər/

percolator

咖啡滤泡壶
Meaning
A device used for brewing coffee by continually cycling boiling water through coffee grounds.
Example
She made a fresh pot of coffee using the percolator.
她使用滤泡壶做了一杯新鲜的咖啡。
A2 noun /ˈmæɡəziːn/

magazine

杂志
Meaning
A periodical publication containing articles, photographs, and advertisements.
Example
She bought a fashion magazine at the store.
她在商店买了一本时尚杂志。
C1 noun /ˌkʌl də ˈsæk/

cul de sac

死胡同
Meaning
A street or passage closed at one end; a dead end.
Example
They bought a house at the end of a quiet cul de sac.
他们在一个安静的死胡同的尽头买了一栋房子。
A2 adjective /breɪv/

brave

勇敢
Meaning
showing courage in the face of danger or difficulty
Example
The brave firefighter rushed into the burning building.
勇敢的消防员冲进了燃烧的建筑物。
C2 verb /ˈdɛsɪkreɪt/

desecrate

亵渎
Meaning
to treat a sacred place or object with disrespect or violation
Example
The vandals desecrated the ancient temple walls with graffiti.
破坏者用涂鸦亵渎了古老的寺庙墙壁。
C1 verb /ˈkɒr.ə.leɪt/

correlate

建立关系
Meaning
To have a mutual relationship or connection; to establish a relationship between two or more things.
Example
Researchers found that diet and mental health correlate strongly.
研究人员发现饮食和心理健康之间有强烈的相关性。
C1 adjective /ˈɪndɪɡoʊ bluː/

Indigo-blue

靛蓝
Meaning
a deep blue color with a purplish tinge
Example
The indigo-blue sky looked magnificent at twilight.
在暮光中，靛蓝色的天空看起来壮丽。
B1 noun /ˈpaʊdər/

powder

粉末
Meaning
a fine, dry substance made of very tiny particles
Example
She sprinkled some powder on the cake.
她在蛋糕上撒了一些粉。
C2 noun /ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnʃən/

reprehension

斥责
Meaning
The act of rebuking or criticizing severely.
Example
The teacher’s reprehension of the student’s behavior was justified.
老师对学生行为的斥责是有道理的。
B2 noun /səbˈskraɪbər/

subscriber

订阅者
Meaning
a person who receives or subscribes to a service, magazine, or service
Example
She is a subscriber to the monthly magazine.
她是每月杂志的订阅者。
C1 adjective /ˈskænti/

Scanty

尺寸或数量小；不足；勉强足够
Meaning
small in size or amount; insufficient; barely adequate
Example
The refugee camp had scanty food supplies.
难民营的食物供应非常少。
C1 noun /slæɡ/

slag

炉渣
Meaning
Stony waste matter separated from metals during the smelting process.
Example
The factory dumped the slag near the river.
工厂把炉渣倾倒在河边。
C2 verb /bɪˈɡaɪl/

beguile

迷住 / 通过欺骗来吸引
Meaning
to charm or enchant someone, often in a deceptive way
Example
She beguiled the audience with her storytelling.
她通过讲故事迷住了观众。
B2 noun ˈtrækɪŋ ˈprɒɡrɛs

tracking progress

进度跟踪
Meaning
The process of monitoring and evaluating advancement towards goals or objectives.
Example
Regular tracking progress helps in achieving long-term goals.
定期跟踪进度有助于实现长期目标。
A2 adverb /əˈbʌv/

Above

在…之上; 上方
Meaning
in or to a higher place; overhead
Example
The airplane flew above the clouds.
飞机飞过了云层上方。
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。
C1 verb /ˈkrɒs.briːd/

crossbreed

杂交
Meaning
to produce an animal or plant by mating two different breeds, varieties, or species
Example
Farmers crossbreed cows to improve milk production.
农民通过交配不同品种的牛来提高奶产量。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈwɪtɪŋ/

unwitting

无意的
Meaning
Not aware of what is happening; done without realizing.
Example
She became an unwitting participant in the scam.
她成了这场骗局中的一个无意的参与者。
C2 noun /ˌɪnvəˈluːʃən/

involution

内卷
Meaning
a complicated or intricate form or state; in biology, the shrinking of an organ after its function has finished
Example
The story was full of involution, making it hard to follow.
这个故事充满了内卷，使得跟随它变得很难。
C2 noun /vəˈliːɪti/

velleity

微弱的愿望
Meaning
A wish or inclination not strong enough to lead to action.
Example
His interest in painting never grew beyond a mere velleity.
他对绘画的兴趣从未超越一个微弱的愿望。
C1 noun /ˈmɪm.ɪk/

Mimic

模仿者; 模仿;
Meaning
A person who copies or imitates the actions, speech, or mannerisms of others
Example
The talented mimic could perfectly imitate famous celebrities.
这位有才华的模仿者能够完美地模仿著名的名人。
A2 verb /skiː/

ski

滑雪
Meaning
to glide over snow on skis
Example
We went skiing in the Alps last winter.
我们去年冬天去了阿尔卑斯滑雪。
B2 noun /ˈrɛfjuːdʒ/

refuge

避难所
Meaning
a place that provides shelter or protection from danger or distress
Example
The villagers took refuge in the temple during the storm.
村民们在风暴期间躲进了寺庙避难。
C2 noun (plural) /ˈlɪniəmənts/

lineaments

面部特征
Meaning
The features or distinctive characteristics of the face or body.
Example
The lineaments of his face were sharp and stern.
他的面部特征很尖锐且严肃。