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C2 noun /ɪnˈsuːsiəns/

insouciance

无忧无虑
Meaning
Casual lack of concern; indifference.
Example
She carried herself with an air of insouciance, unbothered by the challenges ahead.
她带着一副无忧无虑的样子走着,毫不担心前方的挑战。
C2 adjective /ˈliːənaɪn/

leonine

像狮子一样的
Meaning
Of or resembling a lion.
Example
His leonine hair made him stand out in the crowd.
他那像狮子一样的头发让他在人群中显得与众不同。
C2 noun /neɪv/

Knave

不诚实的人;游戏牌中的侍从
Meaning
a dishonest person, especially a man; a playing card with a picture of a male servant
Example
The knave tried to cheat the old woman out of her savings.
那个无赖试图欺骗老妇人,以便从她的积蓄中偷走钱。
C1 noun /ˈkɑːrtrɪdʒ/

cartridge

墨盒
Meaning
A container holding a substance or device, such as ink for printers or bullets for firearms.
Example
The printer stopped working because the ink cartridge was empty.
打印机停止工作,因为墨盒已空。
B1 verb /əbˈzɜːrv/

observe

观察
Meaning
to watch carefully; to notice or perceive something
Example
Scientists observe the behavior of animals in the wild.
科学家观察野生动物的行为。
C2 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈbɒlɪk/

diabolic

魔鬼的
Meaning
Extremely evil or cruel; characteristic of the devil.
Example
The villain devised a diabolic scheme.
反派设计了一个魔鬼的计划。
C2 noun /nɑːrˈsɪsəs/

narcissus

水仙花
Meaning
A type of flowering plant with yellow or white blooms, often associated with self-love from Greek mythology.
Example
A narcissus bloomed in the garden during spring.
春天时,一朵水仙花在花园里盛开。
C2 noun /ˈpɑr.bəl/

Parbal

尖瓜
Meaning
A green vegetable also known as pointed gourd, commonly used in South Asian cuisine
Example
Mother prepared parbal curry with fish.
母亲做了带鱼的尖瓜咖喱。
A2 noun /ˈmæŋ.ɡoʊ/

Mango

芒果
Meaning
a tropical fruit with yellow-orange skin and sweet juicy flesh
Example
The mango is known as the king of fruits.
芒果被誉为水果之王。
B1 noun /əˈpiːl/

Appeal

呼吁; 申请; 吸引力
Meaning
a serious or urgent request, typically to the public; the quality of being attractive or interesting
Example
The charity made an appeal for donations.
慈善机构发起了一个捐赠的呼吁。
B2 noun /ˈɛmbəsi/

embassy

大使馆
Meaning
the official residence or offices of an ambassador
Example
He works at the French embassy in Dhaka.
他在达卡的法国大使馆工作。
B2 adjective /ɪmˈper.ə.tɪv/

imperative

命令式
Meaning
Of vital importance; crucial; giving or expressing a command.
Example
It is imperative to address the climate crisis immediately.
必须立即解决气候危机。
C1 adjective /ˈkɒn.keɪv/

concave

凹形
Meaning
curved inward like the inside of a bowl
Example
The mirror had a concave surface that magnified her reflection.
镜子有一个凹形表面,放大了她的倒影。
B1 noun /ˈiː.tɪŋ ˈhæb.ɪts/

eating habits

饮食习惯
Meaning
A person's usual pattern and preferences in food consumption.
Example
Developing good eating habits leads to better health.
养成良好的饮食习惯有助于改善健康。
C1 adjective /ˈspɛktrəl/

spectral

幽灵的
Meaning
Relating to a ghost or specter; ghostly. Also relating to a spectrum.
Example
The old mansion had a spectral atmosphere at night.
那座古老的宅邸晚上有一种幽灵般的氛围。
B1 adjective /ˈwaɪə.ləs/

Wireless

无线; 无电缆
Meaning
operating without wires; using radio waves for communication
Example
My wireless headphones provide excellent sound quality without any cables.
我的无线耳机提供了出色的音质,完全没有电缆。
C1 noun /ˌræm.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

ramification

后果
Meaning
a consequence of an action or event, often complex or unwelcome.
Example
The new law has serious social ramifications.
新法律有严重的社会后果。
A2 noun /ˈɛndʒɪn/

engine

引擎
Meaning
A machine designed to convert energy into mechanical power.
Example
The car's engine failed on the highway.
汽车的引擎在高速公路上坏了。
C2 noun /mɪˈsænθrəpi/

misanthropy

厌人症
Meaning
a general dislike, distrust, or hatred of humankind
Example
His misanthropy was evident in the way he avoided people.
他的厌人症在他回避人群的方式中显而易见。
B2 adjective /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbl/

disagreeable

令人不悦
Meaning
Unpleasant or offensive; causing discomfort or annoyance.
Example
The weather was cold and disagreeable.
天气寒冷且令人不悦。
C1 adjective /ˌtɒpsi ˈtɜːvi/

topsy-turvy

混乱的
Meaning
in a state of confusion, disorder, or upside down
Example
The sudden announcement left the office in a topsy-turvy state.
突如其来的公告让办公室陷入了完全混乱的状态。
B2 adjective æmˈbɪɡ.ju.əs

ambiguous

模糊的
Meaning
Having more than one possible meaning; unclear or vague.
Example
His statement was too ambiguous to understand.
他的声明模糊不清,无法理解。
C1 noun /ˈkɒnsəl/

consul

领事 / 大使
Meaning
an official appointed by a government to live in a foreign city and protect its citizens and interests there
Example
The consul assisted travelers who lost their passports.
领事帮助了那些丢失护照的旅行者。
B2 adjective /ˈtʌtʃ.ɪŋ/

Touching

感人的; 情感的
Meaning
causing feelings of sympathy or emotion; moving
Example
The touching story brought tears to everyone's eyes.
感人的故事让每个人的眼里都充满了泪水。
B1 verb /splɪt/

split

分割
Meaning
to divide or separate into parts or groups
Example
He split the log in two with an axe.
他用斧子把木头劈成两半。
C2 noun vəˈlɪʃən

volition

意志
Meaning
The faculty or power of using one's will; the power of choosing or determining.
Example
She left the job of her own volition.
她是自愿离开工作的。
A1 verb /læf/

laugh

Meaning
to make sounds and movements expressing happiness or amusement
Example
The joke made everyone laugh.
这个笑话让每个人都笑了。
B1 noun ɡrəʊθ

Growth

增长
Meaning
The process of increasing in physical size, number, value, or strength.
Example
Economic growth improves living conditions.
经济增长改善了生活条件。
B2 noun, verb /ˈɪnstɪˌtjuːt/

institute

学院
Meaning
as a noun, an organization founded for a specific purpose; as a verb, to establish or initiate
Example
The university decided to institute new rules for the library.
大学决定为图书馆制定新规则。
B1 noun /hjuːˈmænɪti/

humanity

人性
Meaning
the quality of being human; kindness or compassion towards others; all human beings collectively
Example
Kindness is one of the greatest expressions of humanity.
善良是人性最伟大的表现之一。
B2 noun /ˈreɪ.zən/

Raisin

葡萄干
Meaning
dried grape
Example
She added raisins to the oatmeal cookies for extra sweetness.
她在燕麦饼干里加了葡萄干以增加甜味。
B2 adjective /ˈtʃær.ɪ.tə.bəl/

Charitable

慈善的; 慷慨的; 仁慈的
Meaning
generous in giving to those in need; showing kindness
Example
She is known for her charitable work in the community.
她因在社区的慈善工作而闻名。
C2 adjective /ˈseɪpiənt/

sapient

明智的
Meaning
Wise, or appearing to be wise.
Example
The professor gave a sapient response to the complex question.
教授对复杂的问题做出了明智的回答。
C1 noun /ˈkriː.dəns/

credence

可信度, 信任
Meaning
belief in or acceptance of something as true
Example
The witness gave credence to the defendant's alibi.
证人给予被告的不在场证明可信度。
B1 noun /pɔːrk/

pork

幸福
Meaning
the flesh of a pig used as food
Example
He doesn't eat pork for religious reasons.
当她收到奖项时,她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
B2 noun /ˈreɪsɪzəm/

racism

种族主义
Meaning
the belief that some races are superior to others, leading to unfair treatment or prejudice
Example
The organization works to eliminate racism in all forms.
该组织致力于消除所有形式的种族主义。
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 noun /ˈroʊstɪd miːt/

Roasted meat

烤肉
Meaning
meat cooked by dry heat in an oven or over fire
Example
The roasted meat was perfectly seasoned and tender.
烤肉被完美地调味和变得嫩滑。
B2 adjective /ˈfes.tɪv/

Festive

节日的; 欢乐的; 节庆的
Meaning
joyful; celebratory; having the characteristics of a festival
Example
The house looked festive with colorful decorations.
房子看起来很有节日气氛,装饰色彩斑斓。
B2 adjective /kəʊˈhɪə.rənt/

coherent

连贯
Meaning
Logical and consistent; forming a unified whole; clear and easy to understand.
Example
His speech was clear and coherent.
他的演讲清晰且连贯。
C1 noun ˈθɜː.məl stres

thermal stress

热应力
Meaning
Stress caused by excessive heat that affects plant growth and development.
Example
High thermal stress affects plant growth.
高温应力影响植物的生长。
C2 noun /ˈvɜːrbiɪdʒ/

verbiage

废话
Meaning
Excessive use of words, often with little content or meaning; wordiness.
Example
The contract was filled with unnecessary legal verbiage.
合同充满了不必要的法律废话。
B2 adjective /ˈrɪski/

risky

Meaning
Involving the possibility of danger, harm, or loss
Example
Investing in that startup is risky but could bring high rewards.
C2 noun /ˈlʊŋ.gi/

Lungi

伦吉
Meaning
a traditional garment worn around the waist in South Asia
Example
He wore a comfortable lungi while relaxing at home.
他在家里休息时穿着一条舒适的伦吉。
B2 verb /pəˈreɪd/

parade

阅兵, 展示
Meaning
to march in a procession; to display publicly; to show off
Example
The soldiers paraded through the streets on Independence Day.
士兵们在独立日游行中阅兵。
B2 noun /hɪˈstɔːriən/

historian

历史学家
Meaning
a person who studies or writes about history
Example
The historian gave a lecture on ancient civilizations.
历史学家讲授了一堂关于古代文明的讲座。
B1 noun /bʌntʃ/

Bunch

束; 丛; 捆
Meaning
a number of things of the same type fastened together or occurring close together
Example
She picked a bunch of flowers from the garden for her mother.
她为母亲从花园里摘了一束花。
B1 verb /ɪnˈtend/

intend

打算
Meaning
to plan or have in mind as a purpose; to mean
Example
I intend to finish this project by tomorrow.
我打算在明天之前完成这个项目。
C2 adjective /tʃəˈruːbɪk/

cherubic

天使般的
Meaning
Innocent, sweet, and angelic, like a cherub.
Example
The baby had a cherubic smile that melted everyone’s heart.
宝宝的笑容如天使般甜美,融化了所有人的心。
B1 noun /ˈmiːdiəm/

medium

媒介
Meaning
A means or channel of communication, expression, or artistic work.
Example
Television is a powerful medium for spreading information.
电视是传播信息的强大媒介。
B1 verb /loʊd/

load

装载
Meaning
to put goods or cargo onto a vehicle; to fill something with a heavy quantity
Example
Workers load the truck with heavy boxes.
工人们用重箱子装载卡车。
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。
B1 verb /haɪər/

hire

雇用
Meaning
to employ someone for wages; to rent or engage services
Example
The company will hire new employees next month.
公司将在下个月雇用新员工。
B2 adverb /ˌfɜːrðərˈmɔːr/

furthermore

此外
Meaning
Used to introduce an additional point or idea; in addition.
Example
The plan is simple and, furthermore, it is affordable.
这个计划很简单,此外,它也很实惠。
B2 verb /ɪɡˈzɜrt/

exert

施加
Meaning
to apply or bring to bear; to use physical or mental effort
Example
He exerted all his strength to lift the heavy box.
他全力以赴抬起沉重的箱子。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈkɒmpɪtənt/

incompetent

Meaning
Lacking the necessary ability or skills to do something successfully.
Example
He was fired because he was incompetent at his job.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈɛlɪdʒəbəl/

Ineligible

不合格; 不适合; 无资格
Meaning
not qualified or entitled to participate or be chosen; unsuitable
Example
Students with poor grades are ineligible for the scholarship program.
成绩差的学生不符合奖学金计划的资格。
A1 noun /dɪˈsɛmbər/

december

十二月
Meaning
the twelfth and last month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
December is usually cold in many countries.
十二月在许多国家通常很冷。
B2 noun ˈʃeɪdɪd ˈɛəriə

shaded area

遮阳区
Meaning
An area that is protected from direct sunlight.
Example
We sat in a shaded area by the riverbank.
我们坐在河岸的遮阳区。
C2 adjective /ˈbrætɪʃ/

brattish

任性
Meaning
acting like a spoiled child; behaving in an annoying, self-centered way
Example
The brattish boy threw a tantrum when he didn’t get his toy.
那个任性的男孩因为没有得到玩具而发脾气。
B1 noun /ˈfeɪvər/

favor

帮助
Meaning
An act of kindness or approval.
Example
She asked him for a small favor.
她请求了一个小忙。
A2 noun, verb /lɪŋk/

link

连接
Meaning
a connection between two things; to connect or associate
Example
The article includes a link to the official website.
文章包含指向官方网站的链接。
B2 noun/adjective /ˈmɪnətʃər/ or /ˈmɪniətʃʊr/

miniature

微型版本
Meaning
a very small version of something; small in scale or size
Example
The artist created a miniature model of the castle.
艺术家制作了一个城堡的微型模型。
C2 noun /ˈtruːɪzəm/

truism

陈词滥调
Meaning
a statement that is obviously true and says nothing new or interesting
Example
It is a truism that hard work leads to success.
努力工作带来成功,这是一条陈词滥调。
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。
B1 adjective ˌɪn.dɪˈpen.dənt

independent

独立
Meaning
Not depending on another for livelihood or subsistence; free from outside control; not subject to another's authority.
Example
An independent institution ensures transparency in governance.
一个独立的机构确保政府的透明度。
B2 noun /ˈhæz.ərd/

Hazard

危害; 风险
Meaning
a danger or risk; something that poses a threat to safety
Example
Smoking is a serious health hazard that can lead to lung cancer and heart disease.
吸烟是一种严重的健康危害,可能导致肺癌和心脏病。
A2 verb; adjective /broʊk/

broke

打破了;没钱
Meaning
past tense of break; having no money or being financially poor
Example
I broke my phone last night and now I’m completely broke.
我昨晚把手机弄坏了,现在一点钱也没有。
C2 noun /ˌmɔːzəˈliːəm/

mausoleum

陵墓
Meaning
A large stately building that houses a tomb or several tombs.
Example
The king was buried in a grand mausoleum.
国王被埋葬在一座宏伟的陵墓中。
B2 noun, verb /skruː/

screw

带螺旋的金属紧固件;用螺丝把东西固定或拧紧
Meaning
a metal fastener with a helical ridge; to fasten or tighten something with a screw
Example
He screwed the shelf to the wall tightly.
他把架子牢牢地固定在墙上。
B2 adjective /ˈvaɪəbəl/

viable

可行的, 可操作的
Meaning
Capable of working successfully; feasible.
Example
A viable solution is necessary for long-term success.
一个可行的解决方案对长期成功至关重要。
C2 verb /ruː/

rue

后悔
Meaning
To feel regret or sorrow about something.
Example
She will rue the day she trusted him.
她将会后悔她信任他那一天。
A2 verb /hʌnt/

hunt

狩猎
Meaning
to chase and kill wild animals; to search for something
Example
The tigers hunt their prey at night.
老虎在夜间追捕它们的猎物。
C2 verb /dɪˈnɒmɪˌneɪt/

denominate

指定
Meaning
to give a name or designation to something
Example
The currency was denominated in dollars.
货币以美元命名。
C1 adjective /pɪˈkjuːniˌɛri/

pecuniary

财务的
Meaning
relating to money or financial matters
Example
They faced pecuniary difficulties after the business failed.
在生意失败后,他们面临着财务困难。
A2 adjective /laɪt ɡriːn/

Light green

浅绿色
Meaning
a pale shade of green color; not dark green
Example
She wore a light green dress to the garden party.
她穿着一条浅绿色的裙子去参加花园聚会。
B2 noun /ˈɡloʊbəl əˈwɛrnɪs/

global awareness

全球意识
Meaning
Worldwide consciousness and understanding of important issues that affect people globally, leading to informed action and policy changes.
Example
Global awareness of climate change is essential for policy changes.
全球气候变化意识对政策变化至关重要。
C2 verb /əˈfaɪəns/

affiance

订婚
Meaning
to promise or pledge marriage; to formally engage
Example
They decided to affiance after years of friendship.
多年友谊之后,他们决定订婚。
C1 adjective /ˌiːɡəˈtɪstɪkəl/

egotistical

自私的
Meaning
Excessively self-absorbed or conceited.
Example
Her egotistical behavior made it difficult for her to maintain friendships.
她自私的行为使得她很难维持友谊。
B2 noun /prɪˈkɔː.ʃən/

Precaution

预防
Meaning
an action taken in advance to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening
Example
As a precaution, we should bring extra water on the hike.
作为预防措施,我们应该在徒步旅行中带上额外的水。
B2 verb /kəmˈpraɪz/

comprise

由...组成
Meaning
To consist of or be made up of something.
Example
The committee comprises five members.
委员会由五个成员组成。
A1 preposition /ɪn/

in

Meaning
expressing the situation of being enclosed or surrounded by something
Example
She is in the kitchen preparing dinner.
她在厨房准备晚餐。
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。
B2 noun /ˈɪntərfeɪs/

interface

界面
Meaning
a point where two systems, subjects, or organizations meet and interact
Example
The user interface is designed to be intuitive and user-friendly.
用户界面被设计为直观且用户友好。
C2 noun /bɒmˈbeɪ dʌk/

Bombay duck

邦贝鱼
Meaning
a type of lizardfish found in coastal waters, commonly eaten dried and salted in South Asia
Example
Bombay duck is a popular delicacy when dried and fried.
邦贝鱼干燥并油炸后是一种受欢迎的美食。
C2 verb /ˌækwiˈɛs/

acquiesce

默许
Meaning
to accept something reluctantly but without protest
Example
She decided to acquiesce to her parents’ wishes.
她决定默许父母的愿望。
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。
A2 noun /ˈdaɪəri/

diary

日记
Meaning
a book in which one keeps a daily record of events and experiences
Example
She wrote about her day in her diary before going to bed.
她在睡觉前在日记中写下了她的一天。
C2 noun /ˈʌm.brə/

Umbra

完全的阴影,太阳黑子的黑暗中心
Meaning
the fully shaded inner region of a shadow cast by an opaque object; the dark center of a sunspot
Example
During the eclipse, we stood in the moon's umbra.
在日食期间,我们站在月亮的本影中。
B2 verb /ˌriːəˈreɪndʒ/

rearrange

重新安排
Meaning
to change the order or position of something
Example
She decided to rearrange the furniture in her living room.
她决定重新安排客厅里的家具。
B2 verb /ˈæɡ.rə.veɪt/

aggravate

加重
Meaning
To make a situation worse or more serious.
Example
Scratching the rash will only aggravate the condition.
抓破皮疹只会加重病情。
C2 adjective /bəˈθɛt.ɪk/

bathetic

琐碎的情感
Meaning
displaying insincere or trivial emotion; producing an unintended ridiculous effect through sudden change from serious to silly
Example
The movie's ending was unintentionally bathetic rather than tragic.
电影的结局是琐碎的,而不是悲剧性的。
B1 verb /əˈpruːv/

approve

批准
Meaning
to officially agree to or accept something; to give permission
Example
The committee will approve the new policy tomorrow.
委员会明天将批准新政策。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəkˈnɒlɪdʒd/

unacknowledged

未承认的
Meaning
Not recognized, admitted, or accepted; ignored or unnoticed
Example
Her contributions to the project went unacknowledged.
她对项目的贡献未被承认。
B2 noun ˈzɪpərz

zippers

拉链
Meaning
A device consisting of two flexible strips of metal or plastic with interlocking projections closed or opened by pulling a slide along them.
Example
Zippers are used to fasten the opening of the jacket.
拉链用于关闭夹克的开口。
B2 adjective /ˈmɛtrɪk/

metric

米特里克
Meaning
Relating to the metric system of measurement; also, a standard of measurement used to assess performance.
Example
The company tracks success using clear performance metrics.
公司通过使用清晰的绩效指标来追踪成功。
A2 pronoun /ðɛərz/

theirs

他们的
Meaning
belonging to them; that which is theirs
Example
This book is theirs, not ours.
这本书是他们的,不是我们的。
C1 noun /ˈʌndərdɒɡ/

underdog

逆袭者
Meaning
a competitor thought to have little chance of winning; a weaker party in a contest
Example
The underdog team surprised everyone by winning the championship.
逆袭者队伍通过赢得锦标赛让所有人都惊讶。
A2 noun /ˈdiː.teɪl/

detail

细节
Meaning
An individual feature, fact, or item of information.
Example
She explained the plan in great detail.
她详细解释了计划。
C1 verb /bɪˈstoʊ/

bestow

授予
Meaning
To give or present something as a gift or honor.
Example
The king bestowed honors upon the brave soldiers.
国王授予勇敢的士兵荣誉。
C1 adjective /tɛk ˈdrɪv.ən/

tech-driven

技术驱动
Meaning
Powered or guided by technology; dependent on technological advancement for operation.
Example
The agricultural sector is becoming more tech-driven for higher efficiency.
农业部门越来越依赖技术以提高效率。
B2 verb ˈɪmplɪmentɪd

implemented

实施
Meaning
Put a decision or plan into effect; carried out or executed.
Example
The master plans were partially implemented.
主要计划已部分实施。
C1 noun /ˈtʃæs.tɪ.ti/

Chastity

贞洁; 处女; 节制;
Meaning
the practice of refraining from extramarital or premarital sexual relations; sexual purity
Example
Many religious traditions value chastity as a virtue of moral purity.
许多宗教传统把贞洁看作是一种道德纯洁的美德。
C2 noun /rɪˈfrɪndʒənsi/

refringency

折射率
Meaning
The ability of a substance to bend light; refractive power.
Example
Glass has a higher refringency than water.
玻璃的折射率高于水。
B2 noun /ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛktənt/

disinfectant

消毒剂
Meaning
a chemical substance used to kill harmful microorganisms on surfaces
Example
The cleaner sprayed disinfectant on the table.
清洁工在桌子上喷洒了消毒剂。
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。
B1 noun /ʃɔːr/

Shore

海岸; 岸边; 沙滩
Meaning
the land along the edge of a sea, lake, or other body of water
Example
We walked along the shore collecting seashells.
我们沿着海岸走,捡贝壳。
C1 noun /ˈbraɪ.dəl/

Bridle

缰绳; 马笼头
Meaning
the headgear used to control a horse, consisting of buckled straps and a bit
Example
The rider adjusted the horse's bridle before mounting for the race.
骑手在上马前调整了马的缰绳。
C2 noun /ˌɪnvəˈlɪdɪti/

invalidity

无效性
Meaning
the state of being invalid, legally void, or lacking force or validity
Example
The court ruled that the contract suffered from invalidity.
法院裁定该合同存在无效性。
C1 noun /kɑːrˈtɒɡrəfər/

cartographer

制图师
Meaning
A person who makes maps.
Example
The cartographer carefully drew the map of the new territory.
制图师小心地绘制了新区域的地图。
C2 noun /nɛl/

knell

丧钟
Meaning
The sound of a bell, especially when rung solemnly for a death or funeral; a signal of the end or failure of something.
Example
The knell of the church bell echoed through the valley at dusk.
教堂的丧钟在黄昏时分回荡在山谷中。
B2 adjective /ˈflɔː.ləs/

Flawless

完美的; 无缺陷
Meaning
perfect; without any defects or faults; immaculate
Example
Her flawless performance earned her a standing ovation.
她完美的表现为她赢得了全场起立的掌声。
C2 adjective /ˌɪɡ.nəˈmɪn.i.əs/

ignominious

可耻的
Meaning
Marked by shame, disgrace, or humiliation.
Example
The team suffered an ignominious defeat in the finals.
队伍在决赛中遭遇了可耻的失败。
A2 noun /ɡoʊt/

Goat

山羊
Meaning
a farm animal with horns that gives milk and meat
Example
The farmer keeps goats for their milk and cheese.
农民养山羊为了它们的奶和奶酪。
C1 noun /ɡrəˈtjuːɪti/

gratuity

小费
Meaning
A sum of money given as a tip or a retirement benefit.
Example
The waiter received a generous gratuity for his excellent service.
服务员因出色的服务收到了丰厚的小费。
C2 verb /ɪˈnəʊbəl/

ennoble

使高贵
Meaning
to give someone a noble rank or to elevate in dignity or honor
Example
His selfless actions ennobled his character in the eyes of others.
他的无私行为使他在他人眼中的品格得到了提升。
B2 noun /kənˈstreɪnt/

constraint

限制
Meaning
a limitation or restriction
Example
Time is the biggest constraint in completing the project.
时间是完成项目的最大限制。
A2 noun ˈpaʊ.ər

power

权力
Meaning
The ability or capacity to do something or act in a particular way; authority.
Example
Power distribution ensures efficiency.
权力分配确保效率。
B2 verb /ˈdɛvəˌsteɪt/

devastate

摧毁
Meaning
to cause severe and overwhelming destruction or damage
Example
The hurricane devastated the coastal town.
飓风摧毁了海岸城镇。
C1 verb /ɪnˈkɜːr/

incur

遭受
Meaning
To bring upon oneself something undesirable, usually as a result of actions.
Example
He incurred a fine for parking in the wrong place.
他因在错误的地方停车而被罚款。
C2 noun /ˈɪɡ.nəˌmɪn.i/

ignominy

耻辱
Meaning
Public shame, disgrace, or dishonor.
Example
He lived the rest of his life in ignominy after the scandal.
他在丑闻后余生都活在耻辱中。