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C1 adjective /ɪnˈfɜːm/

infirm

虚弱
Meaning
Weak, especially due to old age or illness.
Example
The infirm old man needed assistance to walk.
那位虚弱的老人需要帮助才能走路。
B1 noun ˈstæn.dədz

standards

标准
Meaning
A level of quality or attainment; a required or agreed level of quality or attainment.
Example
High standards inspire competitors.
高标准激励着竞争者。
C1 noun /səˈnɑːtə/

sonata

音乐作品 (奏鸣曲)
Meaning
A musical composition for one or more instruments, typically in several movements.
Example
She performed a beautiful Beethoven sonata on the piano.
她在钢琴上演奏了贝多芬的美丽奏鸣曲。
C2 verb /ˈdɛsɪkeɪt/

desiccate

干燥
Meaning
to dry up completely or remove the moisture from something
Example
The hot sun can quickly desiccate plants in the desert.
炙热的太阳可以迅速把沙漠中的植物弄干。
B2 noun ˈbreɪk.θruː

breakthrough

突破
Meaning
A sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development.
Example
The breakthrough opens doors for new technology.
这个突破为新技术打开了大门。
C2 noun /ˌdɛprɪˈdeɪʃən/

depredation

掠夺
Meaning
An act of attacking or plundering; damage caused by such acts.
Example
The villagers feared the depredation of wild animals at night.
村民们害怕夜间野生动物的掠夺。
C1 adjective /ˈseɪlaɪn/

Saline

盐水的; 含盐的
Meaning
containing salt; salty; relating to salt water
Example
The saline solution is used for medical treatments.
盐水溶液用于医学治疗。
B1 noun /tʃɑːrt/

chart

图表
Meaning
a sheet of information in the form of a table, graph, or diagram
Example
The teacher used a chart to explain the statistics.
老师用图表来解释统计数据。
C1 adjective /ˈpen.ɪ.ləs/

Penniless

一贫如洗；极度贫穷；完全没有资金
Meaning
having no money; extremely poor; completely without funds
Example
After losing his job, he became penniless.
失业后，他变得一贫如洗。
C2 adverb /ˈɪntʃmiːl/

inchmeal

逐渐
Meaning
Gradually, little by little.
Example
The old castle fell inchmeal into ruin.
那座古老的城堡逐渐变成废墟。
C1 verb /ˈflʌtər/

flutter

拍动 / 颤动
Meaning
to move or flap quickly and lightly; to beat or wave with small rapid motions
Example
The butterfly began to flutter its wings in the sunlight.
蝴蝶开始在阳光下扑动它的翅膀。
C1 adjective /ˈneɡ.lɪ.dʒə.bəl/

Negligible

微不足道
Meaning
so small or unimportant as to be not worth considering; insignificant
Example
The side effects of this medicine are negligible.
这种药物的副作用微不足道。
B2 verb /rɪˈstreɪn/

restrain

抑制
Meaning
to hold back or control; to limit or restrict
Example
Please restrain your dog.
请控制你的狗。
A2 verb /kənˈfjuːz/

confuse

混淆
Meaning
To make someone unable to think clearly; to bewilder.
Example
The complex instructions confused the students.
复杂的指示使学生感到困惑。
C1 noun /dɪˈmaɪz/

demise

死亡 / 结束
Meaning
Death or end of something, especially the end of an institution or system.
Example
The sudden demise of the company shocked investors.
公司突如其来的倒闭震惊了投资者。
C2 verb /pɑːrtʃ/

parch

使干燥
Meaning
to make something extremely dry, especially by exposure to heat
Example
The scorching sun began to parch the fields.
炙热的太阳开始把田地弄干。
C2 adjective /ˌɛnkəˈmiːæstɪk/

encomiastic

赞美的
Meaning
Expressing praise; laudatory.
Example
The book was filled with encomiastic remarks about the author.
这本书充满了对作者的赞美评论。
C2 noun /ˈlɔɪtərər/

loiterer

在某地漫无目的闲逛的人
Meaning
A person who lingers aimlessly in a place without purpose.
Example
The police questioned the loiterer outside the store.
警察在商店外询问了洛伊特勒。
C2 noun /ˈklævɪkəl/

clavicle

锁骨
Meaning
the collarbone, a long bone that serves as a strut between the shoulder blade and the sternum
Example
He fractured his clavicle in the accident.
他在事故中断了锁骨。
B2 noun /ˈwɪldərnəs/

Wilderness

荒野; 无人区; 沙漠
Meaning
an uncultivated, uninhabited, and inhospitable region; a wild or uncultivated state
Example
They got lost in the wilderness for three days.
他们在荒野中迷路了三天。
B2 adjective /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/

neighboring

邻近的
Meaning
situated near or next to another place; adjacent or nearby.
Example
They visited a neighboring village for the festival.
他们去邻村参加节日活动。
B2 adverb /ˈmɪərli/

merely

仅仅
Meaning
Only; nothing more than.
Example
She was merely trying to help.
她仅仅是在尝试帮助。
C1 verb /ˈpɑːzɪt/

posit

Meaning
To assume or suggest something as a fact or basis for reasoning.
Example
The scientist posited a new theory to explain the phenomenon.
C1 adjective /dɪˈsiːtfəl/

deceitful

欺骗的
Meaning
Deliberately misleading or dishonest.
Example
She gave a deceitful answer to hide the truth.
她给了一个欺骗性的回答，以掩盖真相。
C2 noun /ˈfræŋkɪnsɛns/

frankincense

乳香
Meaning
An aromatic gum resin used in incense and perfumes, often in religious ceremonies.
Example
The temple was filled with the sweet smell of burning frankincense.
寺庙里充满了燃烧乳香的甜美气味。
C2 verb /rɪˈdaʊnd/

redound

贡献
Meaning
to contribute greatly to a result or consequence, usually beneficial
Example
His hard work will redound to the success of the company.
他的努力工作将对公司成功作出贡献。
B1 verb /fel/

fell

砍倒, 伐木
Meaning
to cut down a tree; to cause to fall; to strike down
Example
The lumberjacks felled several trees in the forest today.
伐木工今天在森林里砍倒了几棵树。
C1 noun /ˈfrek.əl/

Freckle

雀斑
Meaning
a small brownish spot on the skin, often becoming more pronounced through exposure to the sun
Example
Her face was covered with cute freckles that appeared every summer.
她的脸上覆盖着可爱的雀斑，每年夏天都会出现。
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。
C1 verb /ˌmɪsˈpleɪs/

misplace

放错地方
Meaning
To put something in the wrong location and temporarily lose it.
Example
I often misplace my keys when I am in a hurry.
我经常在匆忙中把钥匙放错地方。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈæk.tɪv/

Inactive

不活跃的
Meaning
not active; not working; dormant; idle
Example
The volcano has been inactive for over a century.
这座火山已休眠超过一个世纪。
C2 noun /ˈluːkər/

lucre

利润
Meaning
money, especially when regarded as sordid or gained dishonorably
Example
He was motivated more by lucre than by duty.
他更多的是由利润而不是责任驱动。
C2 noun /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɑː.lə.sɪs/

electrolysis

电解
Meaning
A chemical decomposition produced by passing an electric current through a liquid or solution.
Example
Electrolysis is used to separate hydrogen from water.
电解被用于从水中分离氢气。
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊpi/

Soapy

覆盖着肥皂的; 泡沫的
Meaning
covered with soap; having the characteristics of soap; foamy
Example
The dishes were still soapy after washing.
洗完后，碗盘仍然很肥皂。
A1 noun /suːp/

Soup

汤
Meaning
a liquid food made by boiling meat, vegetables, or other ingredients in water
Example
I had a bowl of chicken soup for lunch.
我午餐吃了一碗鸡汤。
B2 adjective /boʊld/

Bold

大胆; 自信; 勇敢
Meaning
brave; confident; daring
Example
He made a bold decision to start his own business.
他做出了大胆的决定，开始了自己的生意。
B2 verb /fraʊn/

frown

皱眉
Meaning
to wrinkle one's brow in displeasure or concentration
Example
She frowned when she heard the bad news.
她听到坏消息时皱起了眉头。
C2 adjective /djuːˈplɪsɪtəs/

duplicitous

虚伪的
Meaning
Deceitful; deliberately deceptive or dishonest.
Example
The politician was criticized for his duplicitous statements.
这位政治家因其虚伪的言论而受到批评。
C2 adjective, noun /səbˈmɜːrsəbl/

submersible

潜水器
Meaning
capable of being submerged; a small underwater craft
Example
The scientists explored the deep ocean using a submersible.
科学家们使用潜水器探索了深海。
A1 noun /ˈsætərdeɪ/

saturday

星期六
Meaning
The day of the week between Friday and Sunday; traditionally the sixth day of the week
Example
We are going to the beach on Saturday.
我们星期六去海滩。
B1 adjective /ˌriːəˈlɪstɪk/

realistic

现实的
Meaning
having or showing a sensible and practical idea of what can be achieved or expected
Example
She gave a realistic estimate of the project's cost.
她给出了项目成本的现实估计。
B2 noun /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːmənt/

disagreement

分歧
Meaning
a failure to agree or a difference in opinion
Example
Their disagreement on the issue caused a delay in the project.
他们在这个问题上的分歧导致了项目的延迟。
C1 adjective /ˌdɪsɪnˈdʒɛnjʊəs/

disingenuous

虚伪的
Meaning
not candid or sincere; giving a false appearance of honesty or openness
Example
She gave a disingenuous excuse for missing the meeting.
她给出了一个虚伪的借口来错过会议。
B1 noun /ˈsʌb.ɜːb/

Suburb

郊区
Meaning
a residential area outside the central part of a city; an outlying district of a city
Example
They moved to a quiet suburb to raise their children away from city noise.
他们搬到了一个安静的郊区，把孩子们远离城市的喧嚣。
C2 noun /spɪˈlʌŋkər/

spelunker

洞穴探险者
Meaning
A person who explores caves as a hobby.
Example
The spelunker carried ropes and lights into the dark cave.
洞穴探险者带着绳子和灯光进入了黑暗的洞穴。
A1 verb /æd/

add

添加
Meaning
to join something to something else; to include
Example
Please add sugar to my coffee.
请在我的咖啡里加糖。
B1 adverb /ˈɡrædʒ.u.ə.li/

Gradually

渐渐地; 逐渐地
Meaning
slowly and steadily over a period of time
Example
The weather gradually became warmer in spring.
春天里，天气逐渐变暖。
C1 noun (plural) /kwɑːmz/

qualms

疑虑
Meaning
feelings of doubt, worry, or uneasiness
Example
He had serious qualms about accepting the offer.
他对接受这个提议感到严重的怀疑。
C2 noun /ˈɪndɪkənt/

indicant

指示物
Meaning
Something that indicates or points to a fact or condition.
Example
High fever is often an indicant of infection.
高烧通常是感染的指示物。
A2 noun /dʒɪˈræf/

Giraffe

长颈鹿
Meaning
a very tall African animal with a long neck and long legs
Example
The giraffe stretched its neck to reach the leaves on the tall tree.
长颈鹿伸长脖子去够那棵高树上的叶子。
B2 adjective ˌɒp.ərˈeɪ.ʃən.əl

operational

操作的
Meaning
In working order; ready for use.
Example
The space project will be operational by 2025.
太空项目将在2025年投入使用。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈvɑːlənˌtɛri/

involuntary

不由自主
Meaning
done without will or conscious control
Example
He gave an involuntary shiver when he heard the loud noise.
他听到响亮的声音时不由自主地打了个寒战。
C2 noun /skæd/

scad

斯卡德鱼
Meaning
A type of fish of the jack family; also informally means a large number or quantity.
Example
The fisherman caught a scad in the net.
渔夫在网中抓住了一条斯卡德。
C1 noun /ˈrɛvərəns/

reverence

崇敬
Meaning
deep respect for someone or something
Example
The students showed reverence to their teacher.
学生们向他们的老师表达了崇敬。
C1 adjective /ˈbær.ən/

Barren

荒芜的; 不毛的; 无生气的; 不生产的
Meaning
sterile; unable to produce; desolate; unproductive
Example
The barren desert stretched for miles without any vegetation.
荒凉的沙漠延伸了几英里，没有任何植被。
C1 noun /kəmˈprɛʃn̩/

compression

压缩
Meaning
The act of pressing or squeezing something into a smaller space.
Example
File compression helps reduce storage requirements.
文件压缩有助于减少存储需求。
C1 noun /ˈmænəˌrɪzəm/

Mannerism

习惯行为
Meaning
A habitual gesture or way of speaking or behaving; an idiosyncrasy
Example
His constant throat clearing had become an annoying mannerism.
他不断清嗓子已成为一种恼人的习惯行为。
C1 noun /riˈæktənt/

reactant

Meaning
A substance that takes part in and undergoes change during a chemical reaction.
Example
Oxygen is a reactant in the process of combustion.
C1 noun ɪˌlæˈstɪs.ə.ti

elasticity

弹性
Meaning
The responsiveness of demand or supply to changes in price.
Example
The elasticity of demand for luxury goods is high.
奢侈品的需求弹性很高。
A1 title /ˈmɪsɪz/

mrs

夫人
Meaning
a title used before a married woman's name
Example
Mrs. Karim is the headmistress of the school.
夫人卡里姆是学校的校长。
A1 pronoun /ˈnʌθɪŋ/

nothing

什么都没有
Meaning
not anything; no thing
Example
She has nothing to worry about.
她没有什么可担心的。
B1 noun /ˈrʌbɪʃ/

Rubbish

垃圾; 无用的东西; 胡说
Meaning
waste material; refuse or litter; nonsense or worthless things
Example
Please throw the rubbish in the bin.
请把垃圾丢进垃圾桶。
C2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈʃʊəd/

unassured

不确定的
Meaning
Lacking confidence or certainty.
Example
She gave an unassured answer during the interview.
她在面试中给出了一个不确定的答案。
A2 adverb /kəˈrɛktli/

correctly

正确地
Meaning
in a way that is true, accurate, or without mistakes
Example
She answered all the questions correctly.
她正确地回答了所有问题。
C1 noun /stɪnt/

stint

短期工作
Meaning
a period of time spent doing a particular job or activity
Example
She did a short stint as a teacher before moving abroad.
她在搬到国外之前做了一段短时间的教师工作。
A2 noun /ˈpɒkɪt/

pocket

Meaning
a small, enclosed space in clothing for carrying items
Example
He put his phone in his pocket.
B1 adjective /ʌnˈʃʊr/

unsure

不确定的
Meaning
not certain or confident; feeling doubt
Example
She felt unsure about the decision.
她对这个决定感到不确定。
C2 noun /ˈluː.nə.si/

lunacy

疯狂
Meaning
Extreme foolishness or madness; insanity.
Example
It was sheer lunacy to go hiking in the storm.
在暴风雨中去远足简直是疯狂。
A2 noun /hɒt drɪŋk/

Hot-drink

热饮
Meaning
a warm or heated beverage consumed for refreshment or comfort
Example
I prefer a hot drink like tea or coffee in the morning.
我喜欢早上喝一杯热饮，如茶或咖啡。
B1 noun /dʒʌɡ/

Jug

水壶
Meaning
a large container for liquids, with a narrow mouth and a handle
Example
She poured fresh orange juice from the glass jug into her cup.
她把新鲜的橙汁从玻璃水壶倒进了她的杯子里。
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。
A2 noun /ˈkæb.ɪdʒ/

Cabbage

卷心菜
Meaning
a cultivated plant eaten as a vegetable, having thick green or purple leaves surrounding a spherical heart
Example
She chopped the fresh cabbage to make coleslaw for dinner.
她切了新鲜的卷心菜，准备做沙拉。
C2 adjective /dɪˈkɔːrəs/

decourous

得体
Meaning
characterized by propriety, good taste, and proper manners
Example
She maintained a decourous silence during the ceremony.
她在仪式上保持了得体的沉默。
C1 adjective /rɪˈvoʊltɪŋ/

revolting

令人作呕的
Meaning
extremely unpleasant or disgusting
Example
The smell of the garbage was revolting.
垃圾的气味令人作呕。
B2 adjective /ˈkɑːmjənl/

communal

公共的
Meaning
Shared by all members of a community; for common use.
Example
The villagers worked together in the communal garden.
村民们在公共花园里一起劳动。
B2 adjective /əˈbrʌpt/

abrupt

突然
Meaning
Sudden or unexpected, often without warning.
Example
The car came to an abrupt stop in the middle of the road.
汽车在路中间急停。
A1 noun /saɪd/

side

旁边
Meaning
a position to the left or right of something
Example
The store is on the side of the road.
商店位于路的旁边。
C1 noun, verb /raʊt/

rout

失败
Meaning
A decisive defeat; to defeat completely.
Example
The army routed the enemy forces in the battle.
军队在战斗中彻底击败了敌军。
C1 adjective,noun /kənˈtɪn.dʒənt/

contingent

取决于 / 队伍
Meaning
dependent on something else; a group of people representing an organization
Example
Attendance is contingent on prior registration. / A contingent of students attended the conference.
出席取决于事先注册。 / 一个学生代表团参加了会议。
C2 noun /ˈmɔɪəti/

moiety

一半或部分
Meaning
One of two equal parts; a half or portion.
Example
The estate was divided into two moieties between the heirs.
财产在继承人之间分为两部分。
C1 noun /sɪˈnɒpsɪs/

synopsis

概述
Meaning
a brief summary of the main points of a text, film, or research
Example
The publisher asked the author to submit a one-page synopsis of the novel.
出版商要求作者提交小说的单页概述。
C1 noun ˈprəʊses stəˈbɪlɪti

process stability

过程稳定性
Meaning
The consistency and steadiness of biological or functional processes
Example
Cold air ensures process stability in plants.
冷空气确保植物的过程稳定性。
B2 verb /ɪkˈspoʊz/

expose

揭示
Meaning
to reveal or uncover; to make visible or known
Example
The investigation exposed the truth about the scandal.
调查揭示了丑闻的真相。
A2 adjective /ˈkwaɪ.ɪt/

Quiet

安静的; 平静的; 没有声音的; 发出很少或没有噪音
Meaning
silent; peaceful; calm; making little or no noise
Example
Please keep quiet during the movie.
请在电影期间保持安静。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈfɜːrnəl/

infernal

地狱的
Meaning
relating to hell; extremely troublesome or annoying
Example
The workers complained about the infernal noise from the construction site.
工人们抱怨施工现场的地狱般噪音。
B2 verb /hɔːnt/

haunt

困扰
Meaning
to trouble persistently; to visit as a ghost
Example
The old memories still haunt me.
旧的记忆仍然困扰着我。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkæni/

uncanny

不可思议
Meaning
Strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way.
Example
She has an uncanny ability to predict the future.
她有一种不可思议的能力来预测未来。
C1 noun /ˈɒktɪv/

octave

Meaning
A series of eight musical notes, or the interval between one musical pitch and another with double its frequency.
Example
The singer's voice could easily reach the higher octave.
C2 adjective /kəˈpeɪ.ʃəs/

Capacious

宽敞的; 大的; 宽阔的;
Meaning
having a lot of space inside; roomy and spacious
Example
The capacious hall can accommodate five hundred people.
这个宽敞的大厅可以容纳五百人。
B2 noun /prəˈvaɪdər/

provider

供应商
Meaning
a person or thing that provides something.
Example
The service provider ensures that all customers receive timely support.
服务供应商确保所有客户及时获得支持。
C1 verb /ˌmɪsˈkaʊnt/

miscount

算错
Meaning
To count wrongly or inaccurately.
Example
He miscounted the number of chairs in the hall.
他错算了大厅里的椅子数量。
C1 adjective /əˈdɒptɪv/

adoptive

收养的
Meaning
relating to the adoption of a child or the act of taking something as one’s own
Example
She grew up in a loving adoptive family.
她在一个充满爱的收养家庭中长大。
C2 verb /əˈvɜːr/

aver

坚称
Meaning
to state or assert something confidently and strongly
Example
She averred that she was innocent.
她坚称她是无辜的。
C1 adjective /kənˈdʒiːniəl/

congenial

和蔼可亲
Meaning
pleasant and friendly because of having similar interests or qualities
Example
They found the café a congenial place to meet and talk.
他们发现那家咖啡馆是一个和蔼可亲的地方，适合见面和交谈。
C1 noun /ˈprɑːtɪstənt/

protestant

新教徒
Meaning
a member of the Christian church that separated from the Roman Catholic Church during the Reformation
Example
Martin Luther was a key figure in the Protestant Reformation.
马丁·路德是新教改革的关键人物。
B1 noun /kraʊn/

Crown

王冠
Meaning
a circular ornamental headdress worn by a monarch as a symbol of authority
Example
The queen wore a magnificent crown during the coronation ceremony.
女王在加冕仪式上戴着一顶华丽的王冠。
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。
C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈrʌn/

overrun

侵占
Meaning
to spread over or occupy completely; to exceed a limit or time
Example
The garden was overrun with weeds.
花园被杂草淹没。
B2 noun /dɪˈstrækʃənz/

distractions

干扰
Meaning
Things that prevent someone from concentrating on something else.
Example
Eliminate distractions for better productivity.
消除干扰以提高生产力。
C1 noun /ˌmɪdˈsʌm.ər/

midsummer

夏至中期
Meaning
The middle of summer, often around the summer solstice in June.
Example
We had a festival to celebrate midsummer.
我们举办了一个节日来庆祝夏至中期。
B2 noun /ˈlɪstɪŋ/

listing

列表
Meaning
a series of items or names written or printed in a specific order
Example
The listing of available jobs was updated daily.
可用职位的列表每天都会更新。
C2 noun /ˈwɔːrˌmʌŋɡər/

warmonger

战争煽动者
Meaning
A person who advocates or promotes war or conflict.
Example
The leader was criticized as a warmonger by his opponents.
这位领导人被对手批评为战争煽动者。
A1 noun /dʒuːn/

june

六月
Meaning
the sixth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
Schools often close for summer vacation in June.
学校通常在六月开始放暑假。
C2 noun /ˈdɔɪən/

doyen

最受尊敬的人
Meaning
The most respected or prominent person in a particular field.
Example
He is regarded as the doyen of modern literature in the country.
他被视为该国现代文学的多伊恩。
B2 adjective /ˈrɪdən/

ridden

充斥
Meaning
Full of or dominated by something unpleasant.
Example
The country was ridden with corruption.
这个国家充斥着腐败。
C1 noun /ˈɡriːvəns/

grievance

幸福
Meaning
A real or imagined cause for complaint, especially unfair treatment.
Example
The workers voiced their grievances to the management.
当她获得奖项时，她无法掩饰她的幸福。
B2 noun ˈɪn.deks

index

索引
Meaning
An alphabetical list of names, subjects, etc. with references to the places where they occur, typically found at the end of a book; a sign or measure of something.
Example
An index organizes critical data.
索引组织重要数据。
C1 noun /ˈsɪn.ɪˌsɪz.əm/

cynicism

愤世嫉俗
Meaning
An inclination to believe that people are motivated purely by self-interest; skepticism.
Example
His cynicism made it hard for him to trust anyone.
他的愤世嫉俗让他很难相信任何人。
C2 verb /məˈmɔːriəlaɪz/

memorialize

纪念
Meaning
to preserve the memory of a person or event, often through a ceremony, monument, or record
Example
The city decided to memorialize the hero with a statue in the central square.
城市决定通过在中央广场立一座雕像来纪念英雄。
C1 adjective /ˈswɛltərɪŋ/

sweltering

酷热
Meaning
uncomfortably hot
Example
The sweltering heat made it hard to work.
酷热的天气让工作变得困难。
C1 verb /kwɛl/

quell

镇压
Meaning
To suppress or put an end to something, usually by force.
Example
The police were called to quell the violent protest.
警方被召唤以平息暴力抗议。
B2 verb /rɪˈvɜːs/

reverse

反转
Meaning
to change something to the opposite direction, position, or result
Example
She quickly reversed the car out of the driveway.
她迅速把车从车道上倒了出来。
B2 noun prɒsˈpɛr.ɪ.ti

prosperity

繁荣
Meaning
The state of being prosperous; success or wealth.
Example
The country achieved great prosperity during the last decade.
这个国家在过去十年中取得了巨大的繁荣。
B1 noun /ˈleɪ.ər/

Layer

层; 层次;
Meaning
a sheet, quantity, or thickness of material, typically one of several, covering a surface or body
Example
The cake has three layers of chocolate.
蛋糕有三层巧克力。
B2 verb əˈteɪnd

attained

获得
Meaning
Succeeded in achieving (something that one desires and has worked for); reached a specified age, size, or amount.
Example
The region attained remarkable progress.
该地区取得了显著的进展。
B2 verb dɪsˈrʌpt

disrupt

破坏
Meaning
To interrupt or disturb the normal progress or activity of something.
Example
Individual pursuits disrupt social harmony.
个人追求破坏了社会和谐。
B2 noun /ˈfækəlti/

faculty

能力, 系
Meaning
an inherent mental or physical ability; a division of a university
Example
She has a remarkable faculty for languages.
她有惊人的语言能力。
C2 noun /ˌɪlɪbəˈræləti/

illiberality

不宽容
Meaning
The quality of being illiberal; lack of tolerance or generosity.
Example
The illiberality of the new laws alarmed the citizens.
新法律的不宽容让市民感到警觉。
B1 noun əˈwɛrnɪs

Awareness

意识
Meaning
Knowledge or understanding about important issues, particularly environmental conservation.
Example
Spreading awareness is essential to save butterflies.
传播意识对于拯救蝴蝶至关重要。
B2 noun /beɪ liːf/

Bay leaf

月桂叶
Meaning
dried aromatic leaf of the bay laurel tree used as a culinary herb
Example
Add a bay leaf to the soup for extra flavor.
在汤中加入月桂叶，增添风味。
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。