C1 adjective /ɪnˈsɛp(ə)rəbəl/

inseparable

形影不离

Meaning

Unable to be separated or always together.

Example

The two friends have been inseparable since childhood.

这两个朋友从小就形影不离。

C1 noun /ˈæmnəsti/

amnesty

赦免

Meaning

An official pardon granted to people who have been convicted of political offenses.

Example

The government announced an amnesty for all political prisoners.

政府宣布了对所有政治犯的赦免。

C1 noun /ˌloʊkəˈmoʊʃən/

locomotion

运动

Meaning

movement or the ability to move from one place to another

Example

Walking is the most common form of human locomotion.

走路是人类最常见的运动方式。

C1 noun /ˈbærɪˌtoʊn/

baritone

低沉的男声

Meaning

a male singing voice between tenor and bass

Example

The singer’s baritone voice impressed the audience.

歌手的男中音给观众留下了深刻印象。

B2 noun /pæd/

pad

便签本

Meaning

a small cushion or block of soft material; also a set of sheets of paper fastened together

Example

He wrote her phone number on a yellow pad.

他把她的电话号码写在一个黄色的便签本上。

B1 verb /rɪˈspɒnd/

respond

回应

Meaning

to give an answer or reply; to react to something

Example

Please respond to my email as soon as possible.

请尽快回复我的电子邮件。

C1 noun /ɡæf/

gaffe

失误

Meaning

An unintentional act or remark causing embarrassment; a blunder.

Example

The politician's gaffe quickly spread on social media.

政治家的失误迅速在社交媒体上传播。

B2 noun /ˈθɪk.nəs/

thickness

厚度

Meaning

The measure of how thick or dense something is

Example

The thickness of the book made it hard to carry.

这本书的厚度使它难以携带。

B1 adjective /blæŋk/

blank

空白

Meaning

showing no expression or containing nothing written, printed, or recorded.

Example

Her face went blank when she heard the bad news.

当她听到坏消息时，她的脸变得空白。

B2 noun /ˈkɒləni/

colony

殖民地

Meaning

a territory or community controlled by another country or group of people

Example

India was once a British colony.

印度曾是英国的殖民地。

C2 adjective /dɪˈstreɪ/

distrait

心不在焉

Meaning

deeply distracted or absent-minded, often due to worry or grief

Example

He looked distrait after hearing the sad news.

在听到悲伤的消息后，他看起来心不在焉。

C2 adjective /ˈsɪnjuːi/

sinewy

肌肉发达且强壮

Meaning

Lean and muscular; strong and tough.

Example

The athlete had a sinewy build that showed his strength.

运动员有着结实的肌肉，展示了他的力量。

A2 noun /ˈkæs.əl/

Castle

城堡; 宫殿;

Meaning

a large fortified building or set of buildings; a fortress

Example

The medieval castle stood majestically on top of the hill.

中世纪的城堡庄严地矗立在山顶。

C1 noun, verb /ˈbʌtrəs/

buttress

扶壁，支撑

Meaning

a structure built against a wall for support; to support or strengthen

Example

The cathedral walls were buttressed to prevent collapse.

大教堂的墙壁被支撑以防止倒塌。

C1 noun /əˈrɪəz/

arrears

欠款

Meaning

Money that is owed and should have been paid earlier.

Example

She was months in arrears with her electricity bill.

她的电费账单已经拖欠了好几个月。

C1 noun /ˈmeɪhɛm/

mayhem

混乱

Meaning

Violent or extreme disorder; chaos and destruction.

Example

The protest turned into mayhem when the crowd clashed with the police.

当抗议者与警方发生冲突时，抗议活动变成了混乱。

A1 noun /boʊt/

Boat

小船

Meaning

a small vessel for traveling over water

Example

We took a small boat to cross the river.

我们乘坐小船渡过了河流。

C1 noun ˈæf.lu.əns

affluence

富裕

Meaning

The state of having a great deal of money; wealth.

Example

His affluence allowed him to travel the world.

他的财富使他能够环游世界。

B1 noun /ˈvæk.juːm/

vacuum

真空

Meaning

A space entirely devoid of matter; an absence of atmosphere or content.

Example

The scientist created a vacuum chamber for the experiment.

科学家为实验创建了一个真空室。

B2 adjective ɪnˈdɪdʒɪnəs

indigenous

本土的

Meaning

Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.

Example

Indigenous plants are well adapted to the local environment.

本土植物很好地适应了当地环境。

B2 noun /dɪsˈɡreɪs/

Disgrace

耻辱; 丢脸; 恥辱

Meaning

loss of reputation or respect as the result of a dishonorable action; a shameful situation

Example

His arrest brought disgrace upon his entire family and reputation.

他的逮捕给他的整个家庭和声誉带来了耻辱。

C1 adjective /ˈskræpi/

scrappy

好斗 / 杂乱

Meaning

Determined and willing to fight or argue; also messy or disorganized.

Example

Despite being small, he was a scrappy fighter.

尽管身材小，他却是一个好斗的战士。

B1 noun ˌɑː.tɪˈfɪʃ.əl ɪnˈtɛl.ɪ.dʒəns

artificial intelligence

人工智能

Meaning

The theory and development of computer systems able to perform tasks normally requiring human intelligence.

Example

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing education through smart tutoring.

人工智能通过智能辅导正在革新教育。

B1 noun /slaɪd/

Slide

滑梯

Meaning

a smooth surface for sliding down; a piece of playground equipment

Example

The children enjoyed playing on the slide at the park.

孩子们在公园的滑梯上玩得很开心。

C1 adjective dɪˈskrɪmɪnətɔːri

discriminatory

歧视性

Meaning

Making or showing an unfair or prejudicial distinction between different categories of people or things.

Example

Discriminatory policies triggered protests.

歧视性政策引发了抗议。

A2 adjective; noun; gerund /ˈwɪnɪŋ/

winning

获胜的

Meaning

achieving victory or success; attractive or pleasing in a way that brings success

Example

She has a winning attitude that inspires the whole team.

她有一种获胜的态度，激励着整个团队。

A1 adjective /koʊld/

Cold

寒冷的; 冰冷的; 冷淡的;

Meaning

having a low temperature; lacking warmth; unfriendly

Example

The cold winter wind made everyone shiver.

寒冷的冬季风让每个人都打了寒战。

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。

C1 adjective ɪˈveɪ.sɪv

evasive

回避的, 狡猾的, 模糊的

Meaning

Tending to avoid commitment or self-revelation, especially by responding only indirectly.

Example

He gave an evasive answer to avoid trouble.

他给出了一个回避的答案，以避免麻烦。

A1 adverb /ɛls/

else

还有别的吗

Meaning

In addition; besides.

Example

Is there anything else you need?

你还需要其他的吗?

A2 verb /kəmˈpliːt/

complete

完成

Meaning

to finish making or doing something; to bring something to an end

Example

She managed to complete the project on time.

她按时完成了这个项目。

C2 noun /tɑːrn/

tarn

山间湖泊

Meaning

A small mountain lake or pool.

Example

We camped near a tranquil tarn in the highlands.

我们在高地附近的一个宁静的山间湖泊旁露营。

B2 noun /sliːv/

Sleeve

袖子

Meaning

the part of a garment that covers the arm

Example

She rolled up her sleeves before starting to cook.

她在开始做饭前卷起了袖子。

B2 noun /ˈboʊld.nəs/

Boldness

大胆; 勇气

Meaning

willingness to take risks; confidence and courage in behavior

Example

Her boldness in confronting the problem impressed everyone.

她在面对问题时的大胆让所有人都印象深刻。

C2 noun /ˌɪnkəˈpæsəti/

incapacity

无能

Meaning

the lack of ability, power, or fitness to do something

Example

His mental incapacity prevented him from making important decisions.

他的心理无能使他无法做出重要决策。

B1 noun /naɪt/

Knight

骑士; 中世纪战士

Meaning

a man given a rank of honor by a British king or queen; a medieval warrior on horseback

Example

The brave knight rescued the princess from the dragon's castle.

勇敢的骑士从龙的城堡救出了公主。

B2 noun /ˈbɛriəl/

burial

埋葬

Meaning

the act of placing a dead body into the ground.

Example

The burial ceremony took place in the afternoon.

埋葬仪式在下午举行。

A2 noun /ɪmˈplɔɪər/

employer

雇主

Meaning

A person or organization that hires and pays people to work.

Example

The employer promised better benefits to attract skilled workers.

雇主承诺提供更好的福利，以吸引技术工人。

B2 noun /ˈɜːnɪŋz/

earnings

收入

Meaning

money obtained in return for labor or services

Example

Her monthly earnings are enough to support her family.

她的月收入足以养活她的家人。

C1 noun ˈdɛf.ər.əns

deference

尊敬

Meaning

Humble submission and respect.

Example

He showed deference to his elderly mentor.

他向他的老年导师表示尊敬。

C1 verb /ɪɡˈzuːd/

exude

流露

Meaning

to display a quality strongly and openly; to release a liquid or smell slowly

Example

He exudes confidence whenever he speaks in public.

他每次在公众场合讲话时都会散发出自信。

C1 adjective /rɪˈpɛlənt/

repellent

驱虫剂

Meaning

Able to drive away something, especially insects or unpleasant things; causing disgust or distaste.

Example

This cream is highly effective as a mosquito repellent.

这款乳霜在防蚊方面非常有效。

A2 noun /weɪt/

weight

重量

Meaning

a measure of how heavy something is

Example

The weight of the package was 10 kilograms.

包裹的重量是10公斤。

C2 noun /ɪkˈsɪʒən/

excision

切除

Meaning

the act of cutting something out, especially by surgical removal

Example

The excision of the infected tissue prevented further complications.

切除感染的组织防止了进一步的并发症。

B2 adjective /ˈtʃʌbi/

chubby

圆润

Meaning

slightly fat in a way that looks healthy and pleasant

Example

The baby has chubby cheeks.

宝宝有圆润的脸颊。

C1 adjective /ˈten.tə.tɪv/

Tentative

初步的; 不确定的

Meaning

not certain or fixed; provisional; hesitant or unsure

Example

We made tentative plans to meet next week.

我们做了初步的计划，下周见面。

C2 adjective ɪnˈdɒm.ɪ.tə.bəl

indomitable

不可征服

Meaning

Impossible to subdue or defeat.

Example

Her indomitable spirit helped her overcome adversity.

她那不可征服的精神帮助她克服了逆境。

B2 noun, adjective /hjuːˌmænɪˈtɛəriən/

humanitarian

人道主义者

Meaning

A person who seeks to promote human welfare, or something relating to human welfare and compassion.

Example

The organization provides humanitarian aid to disaster victims.

该组织为灾难受害者提供人道主义援助。

C2 verb /ˌpriːɔːrˈdeɪn/

preordain

预定

Meaning

To decide or determine an outcome in advance, especially by fate or divine will.

Example

They believed their meeting was preordained by destiny.

他们相信他们的相遇是命运注定的。

B1 noun ˈpʌb.lɪk ˈspiː.kɪŋ

public speaking

公共演讲

Meaning

The skill of speaking confidently in front of an audience.

Example

Public speaking skills are essential for leadership roles.

公共演讲技巧对领导角色至关重要。

A2 noun /ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/

thinking

思考

Meaning

the process of considering or reasoning about something

Example

Her thinking was clear and precise.

她的思考清晰而准确。

B2 noun /ˈsɛm.ɪ.nɑːr/

seminar

研讨会

Meaning

A meeting for discussion or training, especially in an academic setting.

Example

The professor invited all students to attend the seminar on climate change.

教授邀请所有学生参加关于气候变化的研讨会。

C2 adjective /ˌmælˈoʊdərəs/

malodorous

难闻的

Meaning

Having a very unpleasant smell.

Example

The malodorous room made everyone leave quickly.

那个难闻的房间让所有人迅速离开。

B1 verb /əˈsoʊsiˌeɪt/

associate

关联

Meaning

to connect or link things together; to spend time with someone

Example

I associate this song with summer.

我将这首歌与夏天联系在一起。

C1 noun /kənˈvʌl.ʃən/

convulsion

抽搐

Meaning

a sudden, violent, involuntary contraction of muscles; a seizure

Example

The medicine helped prevent convulsions in children.

药物帮助预防儿童的抽搐。

B1 verb kənˈsjuːmz

consumes

消耗

Meaning

Use up (a resource); eat, drink, or ingest (food or drink).

Example

An individual consumes around 20 kg of plastic annually.

一个人每年消耗大约 20 公斤塑料。

C2 noun prəˈklɪv.ə.ti

proclivity

倾向

Meaning

A tendency to choose or do something regularly; an inclination or predisposition toward a particular thing.

Example

She has a proclivity for learning new languages.

她有学习新语言的倾向。

B1 adverb /ˈdʒen.tli/

Gently

轻柔地; 小心地; 轻轻地;

Meaning

in a mild, soft, or careful manner

Example

She gently touched the baby's face.

她轻柔地触摸了宝宝的脸。

C2 adjective /roʊˈtʌnd/

rotund

圆形的

Meaning

round or plump in shape; full in sound

Example

The rotund cat struggled to climb the fence.

那只圆形的猫爬不上围栏。

C1 adverb /ˌðɛrəˈbaʊt/

thereabout

大约

Meaning

Approximately or around that place, amount, or time.

Example

The repairs will cost five hundred dollars or thereabout.

修理费用大约五百美元。

C2 adjective /ɪmˈplækəbl/

implacable

不可调和

Meaning

unable to be appeased, calmed, or pacified

Example

The soldiers faced an implacable enemy who refused to surrender.

士兵们面对着一个不可调和的敌人，他拒绝投降。

C2 adjective /rɪˈfɛrəbəl/

referable

可参考的

Meaning

able to be related or directed to something

Example

The issue is referable to the new policy changes.

这个问题可以参考新的政策变化。

C1 noun /ˈprəʊsiːdz/

proceeds

收入

Meaning

money obtained from an event, activity, or sale

Example

The proceeds from the charity event were donated to the orphanage.

慈善活动的收入被捐赠给了孤儿院。

C1 noun /ˈleɪ.dəl/

Ladle

汤勺

Meaning

a large deep spoon with a long handle, used for serving soup or other liquids

Example

Use the ladle to serve the hot soup into bowls.

使用汤勺将热汤倒入碗中。

C1 noun /ˈblʌdˌbæθ/

bloodbath

血腥屠杀

Meaning

an event in which a lot of people are killed or injured, especially in a violent conflict

Example

The war turned into a bloody bloodbath.

战争变成了一场血腥的屠杀。

C1 verb /flɑp/

flop

失败

Meaning

to fall or move heavily and clumsily; to fail completely

Example

The new movie flopped at the box office.

新电影在票房上失败了。

A2 noun trʌst

trust

信任

Meaning

Firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something; confidence placed in a person by making that person the nominal owner of property.

Example

Building trust is essential for long-term relationships.

建立信任对于长期关系至关重要。

Meaning

to walk by dragging one's feet along or without lifting them fully; to mix or rearrange

Example

He shuffled the cards before dealing them.

C2 verb /ˈsʌplɪˌkeɪt/

supplicate

恳求

Meaning

To ask for something earnestly or humbly, often in a religious context.

Example

The villagers supplicated the gods for rain during the drought.

村民们在干旱期间恳求神灵降雨。

A2 noun /ˈloʊ.kəl/

Local

地方的; 区域性的

Meaning

belonging or relating to a particular area or neighborhood; a person living in a particular area

Example

The local people are very friendly.

当地人非常友好。

C1 noun /ˈblɪs.tər/

Blister

水泡

Meaning

a small bubble on the skin filled with serum and caused by friction, burning, or other damage

Example

The new shoes gave her a painful blister on her heel.

新鞋子在她的脚后跟上造成了一个痛苦的水泡。

B2 verb /spɪn/

spin

旋转

Meaning

To turn around quickly or cause something to rotate

Example

The dancer began to spin gracefully on the stage.

舞者开始在舞台上优雅地旋转。

C1 noun (plural) /ˈɪndɪˌsiːz/

indices

指数

Meaning

plural form of index; statistical measures or reference points used for comparison

Example

Stock market indices fell sharply after the announcement.

公告后，股市指数急剧下跌。

C1 noun /naɪˈiːvɪti/

naivety

天真

Meaning

The quality of being innocent, simple, and lacking experience or sophistication.

Example

Her naivety made her trust people too easily.

她的天真使她太容易相信别人。

B2 noun /ˌrɛɡ.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

regulation

由权威制定和维护的规则或指令

Meaning

A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority.

Example

Government regulation ensures fair business practices.

政府规则确保公平的商业实践。

B1 noun kəˈmɪt.mənts

commitments

承诺

Meaning

Formal pledges or promises to do something, especially in terms of obligations or agreements.

Example

Global commitments to renewable energy are increasing.

全球对可再生能源的承诺正在增加。

B1 noun ˈdɪdʒ.ɪ.təl tuːlz

digital tools

数字工具

Meaning

Electronic software and applications used for learning and educational purposes.

Example

Schools are integrating digital tools to enhance learning.

学校正在整合数字工具来增强学习效果。

C1 verb /əbˈstrʌkt/

obstruct

阻碍

Meaning

to block or hinder progress; to prevent or impede movement

Example

The fallen tree obstructed the road for several hours.

倒下的树挡住了路几个小时。

B2 adjective /ʌnprəˈfɛʃ.ən.əl/

Unprofessional

不专业

Meaning

not conforming to the standards expected in a particular profession

Example

His unprofessional behavior led to his dismissal from the company.

他的不专业行为导致他被公司解雇。

B2 adjective /ˈhelp.ləs/

Helpless

无助的; 虚弱的; 易受伤的

Meaning

unable to defend oneself or act without help; powerless; vulnerable

Example

The child felt helpless when lost in the crowded market.

当孩子在拥挤的市场中迷路时，他感到无助。

B2 noun/verb /ˈlɪtər/

litter

垃圾

Meaning

rubbish or waste left lying in a public place; to make a place untidy by leaving rubbish

Example

The park was full of litter after the festival.

节日过后，公园里满是垃圾。

C1 noun koʊˈhisɪv ˈjunɪts

cohesive units

凝聚的单元

Meaning

Groups or organizations that work together as unified wholes, with members closely bound together.

Example

Early humans formed cohesive units for survival.

早期人类为了生存，形成了凝聚的单元。

C1 noun /ˈkɒndɪmənt/

condiment

调味品/酱料

Meaning

a substance such as salt, mustard, or ketchup that is used to add flavor to food

Example

Ketchup is a popular condiment in many countries.

番茄酱是许多国家受欢迎的调味品。

B1 noun /ˈsʌn.raɪz/

Sunrise

日出

Meaning

the time in the morning when the sun appears above the horizon

Example

We watched the beautiful sunrise from the mountain top.

我们从山顶观看了美丽的日出。

B2 adjective /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪkl/

economical

经济的

Meaning

Careful in the use of resources; providing good value or efficiency.

Example

Driving a hybrid car is economical in the long run.

驾驶混合动力车在长期来看是经济的。

B2 noun /ˈhʌrɪkən/

hurricane

飓风

Meaning

A violent tropical storm with very strong winds and heavy rain.

Example

The hurricane destroyed hundreds of homes along the coast.

飓风摧毁了沿海的数百座房屋。

C1 noun /ˈnaɪ.tɪŋ.ɡeɪl/

Nightingale

夜莺

Meaning

small songbird known for its beautiful singing, especially at night

Example

The nightingale sang sweetly in the moonlight.

夜莺在月光下甜美地歌唱。

B2 noun /ˈtreɪ.tər/

Traitor

叛徒

Meaning

a person who betrays someone or something, such as a friend, cause, or principle

Example

The spy was branded a traitor to his country after being caught.

间谍在被捕后被贴上了叛国者的标签。

B2 adverb /ˈliːɡəli/

legally

合法地

Meaning

in a way that is allowed by law

Example

He is legally responsible for his actions.

他对自己的行为负有合法责任。

A1 adjective /lɔːŋ/

Long

长

Meaning

having great length; extended in distance or time

Example

The long road stretched for miles ahead.

这条长路延伸了好几英里。

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。

C1 adjective /kənˈsɛntrɪk/

concentric

同心的

Meaning

having a common center, as in circles or spheres

Example

The artist drew concentric circles on the canvas.

艺术家在画布上画了同心圆。

A2 noun/verb /sɛns/

sense

感觉

Meaning

A faculty by which the body perceives external stimuli; or to perceive something without being told.

Example

She had a strong sense of responsibility.

她有很强的责任感。

A1 noun /bed/

Bed

床

Meaning

a piece of furniture for sleep or rest, typically a framework with a mattress

Example

She made her bed every morning before going to work.

她每天早上在去工作之前都会整理床铺。

B1 noun /edʒ/

Edge

边缘; 锋利的边

Meaning

the outside limit of an object or area; a sharp side of a blade

Example

Be careful not to cut yourself on the sharp edge of the knife.

小心不要被刀的锋利边缘割伤。

B2 noun /ˈhæn.di.krɑːft/

Handicraft

手工艺

Meaning

an activity involving the making of decorative domestic or other objects with the hands; handmade artistic work

Example

The local market featured beautiful handicrafts made by skilled artisans from the region.

当地市场展示了由该地区熟练工匠制作的美丽手工艺品。

B1 noun /ˈjuːnɪvɜːrs/

Universe

宇宙

Meaning

all existing matter and space; the cosmos

Example

Scientists study the universe to understand its mysteries.

科学家研究宇宙，以理解它的奥秘。

B2 noun /ˈfrɪkʃən/

friction

摩擦

Meaning

the resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another; conflict or tension between people or groups

Example

There was friction between the two departments over resource allocation.

在资源分配问题上，两个部门之间有摩擦。

C2 adjective /ɪˈkwɪvəkəl/

equivocal

模棱两可

Meaning

Open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous.

Example

His equivocal answer confused everyone.

他的模棱两可回答让大家困惑。

B2 noun /ˈpoʊ.di.əm/

Podium

讲台

Meaning

a small platform on which a person may stand to be seen by an audience

Example

The winner stood on the podium to receive the gold medal.

获胜者站在讲台上领奖。

A2 adjective /ˈtiːnˌeɪdʒ/

teenage

青少年

Meaning

relating to or characteristic of people aged between 13 and 19 years old

Example

She spent her teenage years in a small town.

她在一个小镇度过了她的青少年岁月。

B2 verb /plaʊ/

plough

犁地

Meaning

to break up and turn over soil using a plough; to move through something with difficulty

Example

The farmer ploughs the field every spring.

农民每年春天都耕地。

A1 noun /ɑːrt/

art

艺术

Meaning

the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination

Example

She studied art at the university.

她在大学学习艺术。

A2 adjective /noʊn/

known

已知的

Meaning

recognized or familiar; something that is identified or acknowledged

Example

He is a well-known actor in the country.

他是国内著名的演员。

C1 verb, noun /mʊər/

moor

停泊 / 开阔的土地

Meaning

As a verb: to tie a ship so that it stays in place. As a noun: open, uncultivated land.

Example

The sailors moored the ship at the dock.

水手们把船停泊在码头。

C1 adjective/verb /ˈwɒrəntɪd/

warranted

有理由的

Meaning

Justified or authorized under the circumstances.

Example

Her anger was warranted after the unfair treatment.

她的愤怒在不公平的待遇之后是有理由的。

C2 noun /ˈkuː.li/

Cooly

库利

Meaning

a laborer who does physical work for wages

Example

The cooly carried heavy bags at the railway station.

库利在火车站搬运重袋子。

C2 adverb/adjective /lɪˈɡɑːtoʊ/

legato

在音乐中，平滑且连贯地演奏或歌唱

Meaning

In music, played or sung smoothly and connectedly.

Example

The pianist played the passage legato, with each note flowing into the next.

钢琴家以连贯的方式演奏了这段乐句，每个音符都流畅地过渡到下一个。

C2 noun, adjective /ɪˈklɪptɪk/

ecliptic

黄道

Meaning

The apparent path of the sun across the sky; relating to eclipses or this path.

Example

The ecliptic is the plane of Earth's orbit around the Sun.

黄道是地球围绕太阳公转的平面。

C1 noun /ˈælkoʊv/

alcove

壁龛

Meaning

A small recessed section of a room or a nook.

Example

She placed a reading chair in the alcove near the window.

她在靠窗的壁龛里放了一把阅读椅。

C2 verb /ˈhɑːrkən/

hearken

专心听

Meaning

To listen attentively; to give heed.

Example

He would hearken to his mentor’s advice before making decisions.

他在做决定之前，会专心听导师的建议。

C1 noun /ˈmæl.ɪt/

Mallet

橡胶锤

Meaning

a hammer with a large head, typically made of wood

Example

The carpenter used a rubber mallet to avoid damaging the wood.

木匠使用橡胶锤来避免损坏木材。

C2 adjective /ˈməʊdɪʃ/

modish

时髦的

Meaning

conforming to or following current fashion or style

Example

She wore a modish outfit that caught everyone’s attention.

她穿了一件时髦的衣服，引起了所有人的注意。

C1 verb /priːˈɛmpt/

pre-empt

Meaning

to act in advance to prevent an anticipated event from happening; forestall

Example

The government moved to pre-empt a crisis by introducing new policies.

A2 verb /pɒp/

pop

爆炸

Meaning

to make a short, sharp sound, or to burst or break with such a sound

Example

The balloon popped when I accidentally pricked it with a pin.

气球爆裂了，当我不小心用针戳它时。