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C1 adjective /ɪnˈseɪʃəbl̩/

insatiable

不可满足的
Meaning
impossible to satisfy; always wanting more
Example
Her insatiable curiosity drove her to read every book in the library.
她那不可满足的好奇心促使她阅读了图书馆里的所有书籍。
B2 adjective /ɪˈlɛktərəl/

electoral

选举的
Meaning
related to elections or voting
Example
The electoral process in the country has been reformed in recent years.
该国的选举程序在近年来进行了改革。
A2 noun /ɡræs/

grass

幸福
Meaning
plants with narrow green leaves, often covering the ground in fields or gardens
Example
Children are playing on the grass.
当她获得奖项时，她无法隐藏自己的幸福。
C2 noun, adjective /nɒn ˈkɒmbətənt/

non-combatant

非战斗人员
Meaning
a person not engaged in fighting during a war, such as civilians or medical staff
Example
The Red Cross workers were treated as non-combatants in the conflict.
红十字会的工作人员在冲突中被视为非战斗人员。
B1 noun /ˈtreɪlər/

trailer

预告片 / 拖车
Meaning
a preview of a movie or a vehicle used for transporting goods
Example
The movie trailer was released last week.
电影预告片上周发布了。
C1 adjective /rɪˈzɪdjuəl/

residual

剩余的
Meaning
Remaining after the greater part has gone.
Example
The patient experienced residual pain after the surgery.
病人在手术后经历了剩余的疼痛。
A2 conjunction /nɔːr/

nor

也不
Meaning
used to introduce a negative clause after a negative statement
Example
He didn't call, nor did he send a message.
他没有打电话，也没有发送消息。
C1 adjective /təˈrɛstriəl/

terrestrial

陆生
Meaning
Relating to the Earth or land as opposed to the sea or air; living or growing on land.
Example
Humans are terrestrial beings who live on land.
人类是生活在陆地上的陆生生物。
C2 noun /ɡæsˈtraɪtɪs/

gastritis

胃炎
Meaning
Inflammation of the lining of the stomach.
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with gastritis after his endoscopy.
医生在他的内窥镜检查后诊断为胃炎。
A1 noun /ˌæftərˈnuːn/

afternoon

下午
Meaning
The part of the day between noon and evening.
Example
We met in the afternoon for coffee.
我们下午见面喝咖啡。
B2 noun /ˈkɒm.pɒ.stɪŋ/

composting

堆肥
Meaning
The process of recycling organic waste into fertile fertilizer.
Example
Composting reduces waste and enhances soil fertility.
堆肥减少垃圾并提高土壤肥力。
C1 verb əˈblɪt.ə.reɪt

obliterate

摧毁
Meaning
To destroy utterly; wipe out completely, to erase or remove something completely.
Example
The storm obliterated entire villages.
暴风雨摧毁了整个村庄。
B1 verb /blɛs/

bless

祝福
Meaning
to give divine favor; to ask for God's favor
Example
The priest blessed the congregation.
牧师祝福了会众。
C2 noun /ˈpruːdəri/

prudery

Meaning
the behavior or attitude of people who are too easily shocked or offended by sexual matters
Example
His prudery often made others uncomfortable during open discussions.
B2 noun /kəmˈplaɪ.əns/

compliance

遵守
Meaning
The practice of conforming to rules, regulations, or laws; obedience to orders or instructions.
Example
Schools expect compliance with their rules and policies.
学校期望遵守他们的规则和政策。
A2 noun ˈkwɒl.ɪ.ti

quality

质量
Meaning
The standard of something as measured against other things of a similar kind; the degree of excellence of something.
Example
Quality assurance is vital in medical education.
质量保证在医学教育中至关重要。
C1 noun, verb /məˈnuː.vər/

maneuver

Meaning
a planned or skillful movement or action; to move skillfully or carefully
Example
The pilot maneuvered the plane through the storm.
B1 adverb /rɪˈpiː.tɪd.li/

Repeatedly

反复; 一遍又一遍
Meaning
again and again; many times over
Example
He repeatedly asked for help with his homework.
他反复请求帮助完成作业。
B2 noun /ˈmɛntɔːr/

mentor

导师
Meaning
an experienced person who advises and guides someone less experienced
Example
She acted as a mentor for the new employees.
她担任新员工的导师。
C1 noun /ˈɒptɪks/

optics

光学
Meaning
The branch of physics dealing with light and vision.
Example
She studied optics to understand how lenses work.
她学习了光学，以了解镜头是如何工作的。
C2 noun /bɪˈnɪɡnɪti/

Benignity

仁慈；温柔；仁爱或优雅的品质
Meaning
kindness; gentleness; the quality of being benign or gracious
Example
Her benignity towards all people made her beloved by everyone.
她对所有人的仁慈使她受到所有人的喜爱。
C1 adjective /ˈflæʃi/

flashy

华丽的，炫耀的
Meaning
ostentatious or showy in a way that attracts attention
Example
He drove a flashy sports car through the city streets.
他开着一辆华丽的跑车穿过城市街道。
C1 noun /ˈɪnflʌks/

influx

涌入
Meaning
A large arrival or flow of people or things.
Example
The city experienced an influx of tourists during the festival.
这座城市在节日期间经历了大量游客的涌入。
B2 noun /ˈklɒzɪt/

closet

衣柜
Meaning
a small room or enclosed space used for storing clothes or other things
Example
She keeps her winter coats in the closet near the door.
她把冬季外套放在门旁的衣柜里。
C2 noun ˈɔː.tɑː.ki

autarky

自给自足, 经济独立
Meaning
Economic independence or self-sufficiency; a policy of establishing a self-sufficient national economy.
Example
Some nations aim for autarky to reduce reliance on imports.
一些国家通过减少对进口的依赖，追求自给自足。
C1 noun /lʌst/

Lust

非常强烈的性欲；强烈的渴望某物
Meaning
very strong sexual desire; a passionate desire for something
Example
His lust for power corrupted him completely.
他对权力的欲望完全腐蚀了他。
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。
B2 adjective ˌsɪm.əlˈteɪ.ni.əs

simultaneous

同时
Meaning
Occurring, operating, or done at the same time.
Example
Simultaneous crop failures affect global food supply.
同时的作物失败影响全球食品供应。
C2 noun /aɪˈkɒnəklæst/

iconoclast

破坏偶像者
Meaning
A person who attacks or criticizes cherished beliefs, traditions, or institutions.
Example
He was known as an iconoclast who challenged old traditions.
他被认为是一个破坏偶像者，挑战旧传统。
C1 noun /ˈkæviˌæt/

caveat

警告
Meaning
a warning or condition to be considered before taking action
Example
The proposal was accepted with one caveat.
该提案在附带警告的情况下被接受。
B2 noun /ˈprɪv.ə.lɪdʒ/

Privilege

特权
Meaning
a special right or advantage that only one person or group has
Example
It's a privilege to work with such talented people.
与如此有才华的人一起工作是一种特权。
A1 noun /kiː/

Key

钥匙
Meaning
a small piece of shaped metal used to operate a lock; something that provides a means of access
Example
She lost her house key and couldn't get inside until the locksmith arrived.
她丢失了她的房子钥匙，直到锁匠到来之前无法进入。
B2 noun /ˌʌnəˌveɪləˈbɪləti/

unavailability

不可用性
Meaning
The state of being not available or not accessible.
Example
The unavailability of the manager caused a delay in the project.
经理的不可用性导致了项目的延误。
C1 /ˈɡrævəl/

gravel

碎石
Meaning
Small stones and pebbles, often mixed with sand, used for paths, roads, and construction.
Example
The driveway was covered with gravel.
车道上覆盖着碎石。
C1 noun /rɪˈliːf treɪn/

Relief Train

救援列车
Meaning
a train that carries emergency supplies and aid to disaster-affected areas
Example
The relief train arrived with food and medical supplies for the flood victims.
救援列车带着食物和医疗物资抵达洪水灾区。
A2 verb /ˈriːəlaɪz/

realize

意识到
Meaning
to become aware of; to understand clearly; to achieve or make real
Example
I didn't realize how late it was until I checked the clock.
我没意识到已经这么晚了，直到我看了钟。
B2 noun /ˈɔr.fən.ɪʒ/

Orphanage

孤儿院
Meaning
an institution for the care and education of children who have lost their parents
Example
The charity built a new orphanage for homeless children.
慈善机构为无家可归的孩子建了一个新孤儿院。
C2 noun ˌæm.ɔː.tɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

amortization

摊销
Meaning
The process of paying off debt with regular payments over time.
Example
The amortization schedule showed a 10-year repayment plan.
摊销计划显示了一个10年的还款计划。
C1 adjective /ˈdɛkədənt/

decadent

颓废的, 奢华的
Meaning
Characterized by or reflecting a state of moral or cultural decline; excessively self-indulgent.
Example
The party was filled with decadent luxury and excess.
派对充满了颓废的奢华与过度。
C2 adjective/verb /ɪnˈkɑːrneɪt/

incarnate

化身
Meaning
to embody or represent in human form; in flesh
Example
She is kindness incarnate.
她是善良的化身。
B1 noun ˈkraɪsɪs

crisis

危机
Meaning
A time of intense difficulty, trouble, or danger.
Example
The financial crisis affected global markets.
金融危机影响了全球市场。
C2 noun /raɪm/

rime

霜
Meaning
frost formed on cold surfaces by freezing water vapor
Example
The trees were covered with a white rime after the cold night.
树木在寒冷的夜晚后被白色霜覆盖。
C1 verb /wiːld/

wield

持有，使用
Meaning
To hold and use a weapon, tool, or power effectively.
Example
The warrior wielded his sword with great skill.
战士熟练地使用他的剑。
A2 adjective /ˈpaʊə.fəl/

powerful

强大的
Meaning
Having great power or strength.
Example
The James Webb Telescope is the most powerful space observatory.
詹姆斯·韦布望远镜是最强大的太空天文台。
A2 noun /kəˈlek.ʃən/

Collection

收藏；合集；档案
Meaning
a group of objects gathered together; the action or process of collecting
Example
She has an impressive collection of vintage books in her library.
她在她的图书馆里有一部令人印象深刻的古籍收藏。
B2 noun /ˈen.tə.praɪz/

Enterprise

企业，特别是一个大胆或复杂的项目
Meaning
a project or undertaking, especially a bold or complex one
Example
The space exploration enterprise required years of planning and preparation.
太空探索企业需要多年的规划和准备。
C1 verb, noun /spraʊt/

sprout

发芽
Meaning
to begin to grow; to produce new leaves or shoots
Example
The seeds began to sprout after a few days of rain.
种子在几天的雨后开始发芽。
A2 adverb/adjective/verb /ˈfɜːrðər/

further

促进
Meaning
At a greater distance; to advance or promote something.
Example
She studied hard to further her career.
她努力学习以推动自己的职业发展。
C2 adjective /səˈprɛsəbl̩/

suppressible

可抑制的
Meaning
capable of being restrained, controlled, or prevented
Example
The symptoms of the disease are suppressible with medication.
疾病的症状可以通过药物抑制。
B2 noun /buːθ/

booth

电话亭
Meaning
a small enclosed space or area used for a specific purpose, such as voting or selling.
Example
He went into the voting booth to cast his ballot.
他进入了投票亭，准备投票。
C2 adjective /həˈmɑː.lə.ɡəs/

homologous

同源的 (结构)
Meaning
Having the same relation, relative position, or structure, especially due to evolutionary origin.
Example
The wings of bats and the arms of humans are homologous structures.
蝙蝠的翅膀和人类的手臂是同源结构。
C1 noun /fiːnd/

fiend

恶魔，邪恶的人
Meaning
an evil spirit or demon; a wicked or cruel person; someone obsessed with a particular thing
Example
He is a real fiend when it comes to solving puzzles.
当涉及解谜时，他真的是个恶魔。
B1 adjective /ˈɛstɪmeɪtɪd/

estimated

估计的
Meaning
roughly calculated or judged; an approximate value or amount
Example
The estimated cost of the project is five million dollars.
该项目的估计成本为五百万美元。
B1 verb /əˈsɪst/

assist

帮助
Meaning
to help or support someone in doing something
Example
The nurse will assist the doctor during the surgery.
护士将协助医生进行手术。
A1 noun /ˈɡɜːrlfrɛnd/

girlfriend

女朋友
Meaning
A woman or girl with whom someone is romantically or emotionally involved.
Example
He introduced his girlfriend to his family.
他把女朋友介绍给了家人。
B2 noun /ˌsɛkʃuˈæləti/

sexuality

性别认同
Meaning
a person's capacity for sexual feelings and orientation
Example
She spoke openly about her sexuality and identity.
她公开谈论了她的性别认同和身份。
B2 noun /ˌdiː.haɪˈdreɪʃən/

dehydration

脱水
Meaning
A condition in which the body or tissue lacks adequate water content.
Example
Dehydration can lead to fatigue and confusion.
脱水可能导致疲劳和困惑。
C1 adjective /steɪd/

staid

严肃，受尊敬的
Meaning
Serious, respectable, and unadventurous.
Example
He came from a staid family background.
他来自一个严肃的家庭。
C1 noun /dɪˈpɑːzətɔːri/

depository

存储所, 储藏室
Meaning
a place where things are stored or deposited, especially financial assets
Example
The national depository safeguards all government bonds.
国家储藏所保护所有政府债券。
B1 noun /ˌɡrædʒ.uˈeɪ.ʃən/

graduation

Meaning
the act of receiving a degree or diploma after completing a course of study
Example
Her parents attended her graduation ceremony with pride.
A1 noun /ˈhɒlɪdeɪ/

holiday

假期
Meaning
A day of celebration or rest when most people do not work.
Example
We are planning a trip during the summer holiday.
我们计划在暑假期间去旅行。
A2 noun /ˈkælkjʊleɪtər/

calculator

计算器
Meaning
an electronic or mechanical device used to perform mathematical calculations
Example
She used a calculator to solve the complex equation.
她用计算器解决了复杂的方程。
A2 noun /ˈkʌm.pə.ni/

company

公司
Meaning
a business organization; the presence of other people
Example
She started her own company to sell handmade products.
她开设了自己的公司来销售手工制作的产品。
C2 verb /ɪˈspaɪ/

espy

看到
Meaning
To catch sight of or notice something, especially from a distance.
Example
From the hilltop, she espied a small village in the valley.
从山顶上，她看见了谷中的一个小村庄。
A1 noun/verb /fɪʃ/

fish

幸福
Meaning
an aquatic animal with gills, or to try to catch such animals
Example
He went to the lake to fish early in the morning.
她在得到奖项时无法掩饰她的快乐。
C2 noun /ˈpɪkəloʊ/

piccolo

小长笛
Meaning
a small flute, higher in pitch than the regular flute
Example
She played a lively tune on the piccolo during the concert.
她在音乐会期间吹奏了生动的皮科洛旋律。
B1 noun ɪnˈtel.ɪ.dʒəns

intelligence

智能
Meaning
The ability to learn, understand, and think in a logical way about things
Example
Intelligence is key in AI development.
智能是AI发展的关键。
B2 verb /dɪˈnaʊns/

denounce

谴责
Meaning
To publicly declare something to be wrong, evil, or condemn strongly.
Example
The leader denounced corruption in his speech.
领导人在他的演讲中谴责了腐败。
C1 noun /ˈliːweɪ/

leeway

回旋余地
Meaning
Freedom to act within certain limits; extra space or time.
Example
The manager gave the team some leeway to finish the project.
经理给了团队一些回旋余地来完成项目。
C1 adjective /ˈʌndərhænd/

underhand

阴险
Meaning
done secretly and dishonestly; deceitful
Example
The politician was accused of using underhand tactics to win the election.
那位政治家被指控使用阴险的手段赢得选举。
B2 noun /wʌn θɜːd/

one-third

三分之一
Meaning
one part of something that is divided into three equal parts
Example
One-third of the class was absent today.
班级的三分之一今天缺席。
B2 verb /tæn/

tan

Meaning
to make skin or a hide brown by exposure to the sun or by using chemicals
Example
She tanned her skin after spending the summer at the beach.
C1 noun /ˈpriːˌkɜrsər/

precursor

前身
Meaning
Something or someone that comes before another and indicates the approach of something else.
Example
The steam engine was a precursor to modern trains.
蒸汽机是现代火车的前身。
B1 noun /ˈhɛlθˌkɛər/

healthcare

医疗保健
Meaning
the organized provision of medical care to people
Example
The country invested heavily in healthcare to improve public health.
该国在医疗保健方面进行了大量投资，以改善公共健康。
C2 noun /ˈɔɪl.mən/

Oilman

石油商
Meaning
a person who works in the oil industry; someone who sells oil or petroleum products
Example
The oilman discovered a new oil field in the desert.
石油商在沙漠中发现了一个新的油田。
A1 article /æn/

an

一个（元音前）
Meaning
used before a noun to refer to a non-specific item that begins with a vowel sound
Example
She ate an apple for breakfast.
她早餐吃了一个苹果。
C1 verb /swɜːrv/

swerve

突然转向
Meaning
to change direction suddenly, especially to avoid hitting something
Example
The car swerved to avoid the dog.
汽车为了避免撞到狗而突然转向。
A2 adjective /dɑːrk bluː/

Dark blue

深蓝色
Meaning
a deep shade of blue color
Example
She wore a dark blue dress to the party.
她穿着一件深蓝色的裙子去参加派对。
C2 noun /dɪˈmʌrɪdʒ/

demurrage

滞纳金
Meaning
a charge payable to the owner of a ship or vehicle for not loading or unloading on time
Example
The company had to pay demurrage for delaying the unloading of goods.
公司因延误卸货而支付了滞纳金。
B2 noun /ˌɪnstəˈbɪləti/

instability

不稳定
Meaning
lack of stability or balance; tendency to change, fail, or collapse easily
Example
Political instability has slowed economic growth in the region.
政治不稳定减缓了该地区的经济增长。
B1 adjective /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/

artistic

艺术的
Meaning
having or revealing natural creative skill
Example
She has an artistic sense of design.
她有艺术的设计感。
A2 noun /ˈreɪl.weɪ/

Railway

铁路
Meaning
a track made of steel rails along which trains run; a system of tracks with trains, stations, and other facilities
Example
The railway connects major cities across the country.
铁路连接全国主要城市。
B1 verb /siːl/

seal

封闭，密封
Meaning
to close or secure something tightly or officially confirm something
Example
He sealed the envelope before sending the letter.
他在寄信之前封住了信封。
C2 verb (archaic/rare) /rɛk/

reck

在乎
Meaning
To care about or be concerned with (something); to have regard for.
Example
He does not reck the dangers of his actions.
他不在乎自己行为的危险。
C2 adjective /rɪˈmjuːnərətɪv/

remunerative

有利可图
Meaning
Financially rewarding or profitable.
Example
He chose a remunerative career in medicine.
他选择了医学领域一个有利可图的职业。
C1 noun /fɑːrs/

farce

闹剧
Meaning
a comic dramatic work using buffoonery and horseplay, or a ridiculous situation
Example
The meeting turned into a complete farce with everyone arguing.
会议变成了一场彻底的闹剧，大家都在争论。
C1 verb /rɪˈsiːd/

recede

退去
Meaning
To move back or further away from a previous position.
Example
The floodwaters began to recede after the heavy rain stopped.
暴雨停止后，洪水开始退去。
C1 adjective /rɪˈdʒɛn.ə.rə.tɪv/

regenerative

再生的
Meaning
Able to restore or renew damaged environments, soil, or resources.
Example
Regenerative farming improves soil health and biodiversity.
再生农业改善了土壤健康和生物多样性。
B2 verb rɪˈstɔːr

restore

恢复
Meaning
To bring back to a former or original state; to reinstate.
Example
Restoring the tradition of student politics is necessary.
恢复学生政治传统是必要的。
C1 adjective /nəʊˈmæd.ɪk/

nomadic

游牧
Meaning
Living the life of a nomad; wandering from place to place without a fixed home.
Example
The tribe led a nomadic lifestyle.
部落过着游牧生活。
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。
B2 verb /ɪnˈhæbɪt/

inhabit

栖息
Meaning
to live in; to occupy as a dwelling
Example
Many animals inhabit the forest.
许多动物栖息在森林中。
B1 verb /ˈɒpəreɪt/

operate

操作
Meaning
to function; to control or manage; to perform surgery
Example
The surgeon will operate on the patient tomorrow.
外科医生明天将为病人做手术。
B2 verb /ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪ/

justify

辩护
Meaning
to show or prove that something is right or reasonable
Example
He tried to justify his decision with logical reasons.
他试图用逻辑的理由来为他的决定辩护。
A2 noun ˈrɛlətɪvz

Relatives

亲戚
Meaning
A person connected by blood or marriage; a kinsman or kinswoman.
Example
Relatives can help you build a complete family tree.
亲戚们可以帮助你建立完整的家族树。
B2 noun /ˈweər.ə.baʊts/

Whereabouts

下落; 位置
Meaning
the place where someone or something is located
Example
Nobody knows the whereabouts of the missing person.
没有人知道失踪者的下落。
B2 noun ˈænsɛstərz

Ancestors

祖先
Meaning
A person from whom one is descended; a forefather.
Example
The family tree shows the names of all ancestors.
家谱显示所有祖先的名字。
B1 noun /ˈvæl.juː/

Value

价值; 价格; 重要性
Meaning
the importance or worth of something; the amount of money that something is worth
Example
This antique vase has great sentimental value to our family.
这个古董花瓶对我们家来说具有很大的情感价值。
C2 noun /ˈdɛkəˌpɒd/

decapod

十足目
Meaning
An arthropod with ten limbs, such as crabs, lobsters, and shrimps.
Example
The lobster is a well-known decapod.
龙虾是一种著名的十足目动物。
B2 verb /ˈrɛnəˌveɪt/

renovate

翻新
Meaning
to restore something old to a good state or to improve it
Example
They decided to renovate the old house before moving in.
他们决定在搬进之前修复旧房子。
C1 noun /ˈræp.tʃər/

rapture

狂喜, 欣喜若狂
Meaning
A feeling of intense joy, delight, or ecstasy.
Example
She listened to the music in rapture.
她沉浸在音乐中，陶醉其中。
C1 adjective /pərˈveɪsɪv/

pervasive

普遍的
Meaning
Existing in or spreading through every part of something
Example
Pervasive technology has become a fundamental part of daily life.
普遍的技术已成为日常生活的重要组成部分。
C1 adverb /ˈduːli/

Duly

恰当地, 按时
Meaning
in accordance with what is required or appropriate; at the proper time
Example
The documents were duly signed and submitted.
文件已按时恰当地签署并提交。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt ˈfrɛndli/

environment-friendly

环保
Meaning
Designed or produced in a way that causes minimal harm to the environment, often using sustainable materials and processes that reduce ecological impact.
Example
Environment-friendly products are designed to reduce ecological damage.
环保产品旨在减少生态损害。
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。
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。
B2 noun /səˈraʊn.dɪŋz/

surroundings

周围环境
Meaning
The area around a person, place, or thing.
Example
She quickly adapted to her new surroundings.
她迅速适应了她的新环境。
C1 adverb /ˈhɑr.tɪ.li/

Heartily

衷心地; 全心全意
Meaning
in a sincere and enthusiastic manner; wholeheartedly
Example
She heartily welcomed her guests to the party.
她衷心地欢迎她的客人来到派对。
C2 noun /fɪˈlɒl.ə.dʒi/

philology

研究语言在书面历史资料中的应用; 语言学
Meaning
the study of language in written historical sources; linguistics
Example
She devoted her career to philology, researching ancient manuscripts.
她将自己的职业生涯献给了语言学，研究古代手稿。
C2 noun /ɪkˌsprəʊ.priˈeɪ.ʃən/

expropriation

征用
Meaning
The act of government taking private property, also known as confiscation, nationalization, or seizure.
Example
The land expropriation led to disputes among landowners.
土地征用导致了土地所有者之间的争议。
A2 noun /əˈpɪə.rəns/

Appearance

外观; 出现; 显示
Meaning
the way that someone or something looks; an act of performing or participating in a public event
Example
Her appearance at the event surprised everyone.
她在活动中的出现让所有人都感到惊讶。
C2 noun /ˌniːoʊˈpeɪɡənɪzəm/

neopaganism

新异教主义
Meaning
Modern religious movements influenced by or claiming to be derived from the various historical pagan beliefs of pre-modern Europe.
Example
Neopaganism has gained popularity as people seek spiritual alternatives to mainstream religions.
新异教主义已获得越来越多的关注，因为人们正在寻找主流宗教的精神替代品。
A2 preposition /tɔːrd/

toward

朝着
Meaning
in the direction of
Example
She walked toward the door.
她走向门。
B2 noun /kəmˈpliːʃən/

completion

完成
Meaning
the action or process of finishing something
Example
The completion of the project will take another few weeks.
项目的完成将再需要几周时间。
B1 verb /əˈtɛmpt/

attempt

Meaning
to make an effort to achieve or complete something difficult
Example
He attempted to climb the mountain despite the bad weather.
C2 adjective /ˈdaʊ.di/

dowdy

过时的 / 旧式的
Meaning
unfashionable, dull, or shabby in appearance
Example
She wore a dowdy dress to the party.
她穿了一件过时的裙子参加聚会。
A1 modal verb /kʊd/

could

可以
Meaning
Used to indicate possibility, ability, or permission in the past or as a polite suggestion.
Example
He could swim when he was a child.
他小时候可以游泳。
B1 verb /əˈrɛst/

arrest

逮捕
Meaning
to catch and hold by legal authority; to stop suddenly
Example
The police will arrest the suspect tomorrow.
警察明天会逮捕嫌疑人。
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。
C2 adjective /ˌævəˈrɪʃəs/

avaricious

贪婪的
Meaning
having or showing extreme greed for wealth or material gain
Example
The avaricious landlord increased the rent unfairly.
贪婪的房东不公正地提高了租金。
C2 noun /ˈnoʊzˌɡeɪ/

nosegay

花束
Meaning
a small bunch of flowers, typically given as a gift or carried for decoration
Example
She carried a nosegay of fresh roses to the ceremony.
她拿着一束新鲜的玫瑰花去参加仪式。