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C2 adjective /ɪnˈtɛmpərət/

intemperate

失控的
Meaning
Lacking self-control; immoderate, especially in indulgence.
Example
The politician's intemperate remarks caused controversy.
政治家的失控言论引发了争议。
B2 noun /spɑːrk/

Spark

火花
Meaning
a small fiery particle thrown off from a fire; a flash of light; something that triggers or initiates
Example
A spark from the campfire ignited the dry leaves.
篝火中的一颗火花点燃了干叶。
C2 noun /ˈsɪŋ.krə.ni/

synchrony

同步性
Meaning
Coordination in time, harmony in action or movement.
Example
Their dance performance showed perfect synchrony.
他们的舞蹈表演展示了完美的同步性。
C1 noun /ʃəˈmiːz/

Chemise

睡裙
Meaning
a woman's loose-fitting undergarment or dress hanging straight from the shoulders
Example
The vintage chemise was made of delicate lace and silk.
这款复古睡裙由精美的蕾丝和丝绸制成。
B2 verb /prɪˈskrʌɪb/

prescribe

开药
Meaning
to recommend or authorize the use of something, especially medicine
Example
The doctor prescribed medication for my cold.
医生给我开了药治我的感冒。
B2 adjective /ˈstɛdi/

steady

稳定
Meaning
firm, stable, and not likely to change suddenly
Example
He kept his hand steady while painting the picture.
他在画画时保持手稳定。
B2 noun /ˈtrɒli/

Troly

电车
Meaning
an electric vehicle that runs on rails or tracks in the street
Example
The trolley runs through the city center every fifteen minutes.
电车每十五分钟通过市中心。
C2 adjective /ˈæməˌtɔːri/

amatory

与爱相关的
Meaning
Relating to or expressing sexual love.
Example
The poet’s verses were filled with amatory themes.
诗人的诗句充满了爱情主题。
C2 noun /ɡleɪd/

glade

林中的空地
Meaning
An open space in a forest or woods.
Example
They rested in a sunny glade after their long hike.
他们在长途跋涉后,在一个阳光明媚的空地上休息。
B2 adjective /ɪˈlɪt.ər.ət/

Illiterate

文盲; 不识字的; 无知的
Meaning
unable to read or write; lacking education
Example
The program aims to help illiterate adults learn to read and write.
该计划旨在帮助文盲成年人学习读写。
C2 adjective /boʊˈhiːmiən/

bohemian

波希米亚
Meaning
unconventional, artistic, and free-spirited in lifestyle or appearance
Example
She decorated her apartment in a bohemian style with colorful fabrics.
她用色彩缤纷的布料装饰了她的公寓,采用了波希米亚风格。
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。
A2 noun /ˈfɪɡ.jər/

Figure

数字; 形象; 数量;
Meaning
a number, especially one which forms part of official statistics; the shape of a human body
Example
The sales figure for this quarter exceeded all expectations.
这个季度的销售数字超过了所有的预期。
C1 noun /ˈʃeɪvɪŋ/

shaving

剃须
Meaning
the act of removing hair with a razor; a thin strip or piece shaved from something
Example
He bought a new cream for shaving.
他买了一款新的剃须膏。
B2 noun /ˈkɪdni/

Kidney

肾脏
Meaning
either of a pair of organs that filter waste products from the blood and produce urine
Example
Drinking plenty of water helps keep your kidneys healthy.
喝足够的水有助于保持肾脏健康。
B2 noun /ˈpesɪˌmɪzəm/

pessimism

悲观主义
Meaning
A tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe the worst will happen.
Example
Her constant pessimism made it hard to stay optimistic.
她的悲观主义让保持乐观变得很困难。
B1 noun /ˈfaɪn.dɪŋ/

finding

发现,经过调查后得出的结论或结果
Meaning
a discovery, conclusion, or result reached after investigation
Example
The scientist published her findings in a leading journal.
科学家在一家领先的期刊上发布了她的发现。
B2 adjective /ˌmʌl.tiˈpɜː.pəs/

Multipurpose

多用途的
Meaning
having multiple uses or functions; versatile
Example
This multipurpose tool can be used as a knife, screwdriver, and bottle opener.
这个多功能工具可以用作刀子、螺丝刀和开瓶器。
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。
B1 noun /ˈkaʊn.səl/

council

委员会
Meaning
an assembly of people chosen or elected to make decisions or advise on matters
Example
The city council voted to improve public transportation.
市议会投票决定改善公共交通。
C1 noun /kriːd/

creed

信条, 原则
Meaning
A system of religious or spiritual beliefs or a guiding principle.
Example
Freedom of speech is part of his personal creed.
言论自由是他个人信条的一部分。
B2 noun /ˈblɒkˌtʃeɪn/

blockchain

区块链
Meaning
A system of recording information in a way that makes it difficult or impossible to change, hack, or cheat the system
Example
Blockchain technology ensures transparency in financial transactions.
区块链技术确保金融交易的透明度。
B2 adjective /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/

joyful

快乐的
Meaning
full of joy and happiness; causing joy or delight
Example
She felt joyful when she heard the good news.
听到好消息时,她感到很快乐。
A2 noun /ˈketʃ.ʌp/

Ketch-up

番茄酱
Meaning
a thick sauce made chiefly from tomatoes, vinegar, and spices
Example
She squeezed some ketchup on her french fries before eating them.
她在吃薯条前挤了一些番茄酱。
B2 noun, verb /ˈaʊtlɔː/

outlaw

Meaning
as a noun: a person who breaks the law and lives outside its protection; as a verb: to make something illegal
Example
The government decided to outlaw the harmful practice.
A1 verb /wʊd/

would

Meaning
used to indicate a future possibility or action in the past
Example
He said he would help me tomorrow.
他说他明天会帮助我。
C2 verb /kənˈdəʊl/

condole

表示同情
Meaning
To express sympathy for someone who is suffering or grieving.
Example
Neighbors came to condole with the family after the tragedy.
邻居们在悲剧后前来向家属表示慰问。
C1 noun /əˈpærəl/

apparel

衣服
Meaning
Clothing, especially formal or special clothes.
Example
The store specializes in wedding apparel.
商店专门出售婚礼服装。
C2 noun /ˈpɒl.iˌθi.ɪz.əm/

polytheism

多神教
Meaning
the belief in or worship of multiple gods
Example
Ancient Greeks practiced polytheism, worshiping gods like Zeus and Athena.
古希腊人实践多神教,崇拜像宙斯和雅典娜这样的神灵。
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。
C1 noun flɛər

flair

天赋
Meaning
A natural ability to do something well.
Example
She has a flair for design, always creating visually stunning work.
她有设计的天赋,总是创造出视觉上令人印象深刻的作品。
B2 noun /ˈɛmɪɡrənt/

emigrant

移民
Meaning
A person who leaves their own country to settle permanently in another.
Example
The emigrant started a new life in Canada.
移民在加拿大开始了新的生活。
B1 noun ɪˈnɪʃətɪv

initiative

倡议
Meaning
An act or strategy intended to resolve a difficulty or improve a situation; a fresh approach to something.
Example
NASA's initiative to return humans to the Moon is ambitious.
美国宇航局将人类送上月球的创意是雄心勃勃的。
B1 noun /əˈkædəmi/

academy

学院
Meaning
an institution of learning or training
Example
He enrolled in a military academy.
他报考了军事学院。
C1 adjective; noun /ɪˈmɔːrtl/

immortal

不朽的
Meaning
living forever; never dying; lasting forever in fame or memory
Example
Legends often describe heroes as immortal beings who never die.
传说中英雄是不朽的存在。
B2 adjective ˈkʌtɪŋ ˌɛdʒ

cutting-edge

前沿, 创新, 尖端技术
Meaning
The most advanced or innovative; at the forefront of development.
Example
This company develops cutting-edge technology.
这家公司开发尖端技术。
B2 noun /prækˈtɪʃ.ən.ər/

practitioner

从业者
Meaning
a person actively engaged in a profession, especially medicine or law
Example
She is a skilled medical practitioner.
她是一位合格的医学从业者。
C2 verb /ʌpˈhiːv/

upheave

抬起
Meaning
to lift or raise something forcefully; to cause to rise suddenly
Example
The workers had to upheave the heavy stone to clear the path.
工人们不得不抬起重石来清理道路。
C2 noun /ˈsɪnjuː/

sinew

肌腱
Meaning
A tendon; figuratively, the source of strength, power, or resilience.
Example
The sinews in his arms stood out as he lifted the heavy box.
当他举起沉重的箱子时,他手臂上的肌腱明显凸出。
C1 verb /kɑːrp/

carp

抱怨
Meaning
to complain or find fault continually, often about trivial matters
Example
She tends to carp about the smallest inconveniences.
她倾向于为最小的不便抱怨。
C1 verb /kriːk/

creak

发出高音尖锐的吱吱声
Meaning
to make a high-pitched, squeaking noise when moved
Example
The old door creaked as she opened it.
那扇旧门在她打开时发出了咯吱声。
A2 adverb /ˈsʌm.taɪm/

sometime

某个时候
Meaning
at a time that is not known or stated; occasionally
Example
Let's meet for coffee sometime next week.
我们下周某个时候见面喝咖啡吧。
C1 verb /proʊˈtruːd/

protrude

突出
Meaning
To stick out or extend beyond a surface.
Example
A nail was protruding from the wooden board.
一根钉子从木板中突出出来。
A2 noun /ˈtraɪ.sɪ.kəl/

Tricycle

三轮车
Meaning
a three-wheeled vehicle, especially one for children
Example
The child rode his tricycle in the park.
孩子在公园骑着三轮车。
C1 noun /ˈskælpəl/

scalpel

手术刀
Meaning
A small and extremely sharp bladed instrument used for surgery and dissection.
Example
The surgeon carefully used a scalpel to make the first incision.
外科医生小心地使用手术刀进行第一次切割。
C1 adjective /θiːˈmætɪk/

thematic

主题的
Meaning
Relating to or based on a theme.
Example
The book is organized into thematic chapters.
这本书按主题章节组织。
C2 noun /ˈpɪnjən/

pinion

一个小齿轮或鸟翅膀的外部部分;限制或使之不能动弹
Meaning
a small gear or the outer part of a bird's wing; to restrain or immobilize
Example
The bird's pinion was injured, preventing it from flying.
鸟的翅膀受伤,无法飞行。
C1 adjective /ɪˈluːsɪv/

elusive

难以捉摸
Meaning
Difficult to find, catch, or achieve; hard to understand or define.
Example
The solution to the problem proved elusive.
问题的解决方案证明难以捉摸。
B1 noun wɛlθ

wealth

财富
Meaning
The state of being rich; material prosperity; an abundance of valuable possessions or money.
Example
Wealth creation involves building assets that earn while you sleep.
财富创造包括建立能在你睡觉时赚取的资产。
B1 adjective /ˈfæsɪneɪtɪŋ/

Fascinating

迷人
Meaning
extremely interesting; captivating; enchanting
Example
The documentary about ocean life was fascinating.
关于海洋生命的纪录片令人着迷。
C2 adjective /ˌpɛntəˈveɪlənt/

pentavalent

五价
Meaning
Having a valence of five, especially in chemistry.
Example
Phosphorus can exist in a pentavalent state.
磷可以以五价状态存在。
B2 noun /steɪn/

Stain

污点; 斑点
Meaning
a colored patch or dirty mark that is difficult to remove; a blemish or damage to reputation
Example
There was a coffee stain on his white shirt.
他的白衬衫上有咖啡渍。
B1 noun /sɔɪl/

soil

土壤
Meaning
The upper layer of earth in which plants grow.
Example
The soil in this area is reddish.
这个区域的土壤是红色的。
C2 noun /ˈdeɪ.mæn/

day-man

日工
Meaning
a worker employed by the day; a day laborer
Example
The farmer hired a day-man to help with the harvest.
农民雇佣了一个日工来帮助收割。
C1 verb /ˌʌndərˈsɛl/

undersell

Meaning
to sell something at a lower price than competitors or to downplay the value of something
Example
The shop undersold its rivals by offering huge discounts.
C2 noun /ˌbenɪˈdɪkʃən/

Benediction

祝福
Meaning
a blessing, especially a ceremonial one; an expression of good wishes
Example
The priest gave his benediction to the newlyweds.
牧师给新婚夫妇带来了祝福。
B2 noun /ˈʒɑːn.rə/

genre

类型
Meaning
a style or category of art, music, or literature
Example
Romance is her favorite genre of movies.
浪漫是她最喜欢的电影类型。
C1 noun ɪˈveɪ.ʒən

evasion

逃避
Meaning
The practice of avoiding or escaping from something, especially responsibility or duty.
Example
His evasion of responsibilities frustrated his colleagues.
他逃避责任的行为使同事们感到沮丧。
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。
C2 noun /ˈɔːldərmənʃɪp/

aldermanship

市议员职位
Meaning
The office, position, or dignity of an alderman.
Example
He was honored with aldermanship after years of service.
他在多年服务后,因市议员职位而获奖。
C1 adjective /ˈnær.oʊ ˈmaɪn.dɪd/

Narrow-minded

心胸狭窄
Meaning
unwilling to consider new ideas; prejudiced; intolerant; having a limited perspective
Example
His narrow-minded attitude prevented him from accepting new ideas.
他的心胸狭窄使他无法接受新想法。
B2 adjective /əˈlɛdʒd/

alleged

涉嫌的
Meaning
said or thought to be true, but not proven
Example
The alleged thief was caught by the police.
涉嫌的窃贼被警方抓获。
A2 noun /ˈfiː.lɪŋ/

Feeling

感觉; 情感; 情绪
Meaning
an emotional state or reaction; the capacity to experience physical sensations
Example
She had a strange feeling that something important was about to happen.
她有一种奇怪的感觉,觉得有什么重要的事情即将发生。
B2 adjective /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/

gigantic

巨大的
Meaning
Extremely large or huge in size, power, or extent.
Example
The company made a gigantic investment in technology.
公司在技术上做出了巨大的投资。
C1 noun /tɪnt/

tint

色调
Meaning
a slight shade or variation of a color
Example
The walls were painted white with a slight blue tint.
墙壁被涂成了白色,并带有一抹淡蓝色。
C2 noun /ˌhoʊmə.dʒəˈniːəti/

homogeneity

Meaning
The quality or state of being all the same or all of the same kind.
Example
The cultural homogeneity of the village made it feel unified.
C2 adjective /ˌɪnsəˈluːbriəs/

insalubrious

不健康
Meaning
Unhealthy or not conducive to well-being.
Example
They moved out of the insalubrious neighborhood for the sake of their health.
他们为了健康搬出了不健康的社区
A1 interjection /jɛə/

yeah

是的
Meaning
used to express agreement or affirmation
Example
Yeah, I’ll go to the store with you.
是的,我会和你一起去商店。
B1 noun /ˈʃoʊldər/

Shoulder

肩膀
Meaning
the part of the body between the neck and the arm
Example
He carried the bag over his shoulder.
他把包拿在肩膀上。
A2 noun /əˈdɪʃ.ən/

Addition

加法; 添加过程
Meaning
the process of adding numbers; something that is added
Example
The addition of a new room made the house more spacious.
新房间的加入使房子更加宽敞。
C1 noun /ɔːˈdæs.ə.ti/

audacity

胆量
Meaning
The willingness to take bold risks; boldness or fearlessness.
Example
His audacity to question authority was admirable.
他质疑权威的胆量令人钦佩。
C2 noun /ˈɔːtɑːrki/

autarchy

自给自足
Meaning
A system of self-sufficiency where a state or community is economically independent.
Example
The nation attempted autarchy to reduce reliance on imports.
这个国家试图实现自给自足,以减少对进口的依赖。
C2 adjective /ˈprɛʃənt/ or /ˈpriːʃənt/

prescient

先知的
Meaning
having or showing knowledge of events before they take place
Example
The prescient investor sold his shares just before the market crashed.
那位先知的投资者在市场崩盘之前卖掉了他的股票。
C1 noun /ˌoʊvərprəˈdʌkʃən/

overproduction

过度生产
Meaning
The act of producing more of something than is needed or can be consumed.
Example
The economic crisis was caused by the overproduction of goods.
经济危机是由商品的过度生产引起的。
C2 noun /ˈfriːˌmeɪsən/

freemason

共济会会员
Meaning
A member of an international fraternity known as Freemasonry, focused on moral and spiritual values.
Example
His grandfather was a respected freemason in the community.
他的祖父是社区中受人尊敬的共济会会员。
C1 noun /ˈɪnˌmeɪt/

inmate

囚犯
Meaning
a person confined to an institution such as a prison or hospital
Example
The prison has over a thousand inmates.
监狱里有超过一千名囚犯。
B2 verb /feɪnt/

faint

昏厥
Meaning
to lose consciousness for a short time because of a temporary lack of oxygen to the brain
Example
He felt dizzy and fainted in the heat.
他感到头晕,并因高温而昏倒。
C2 noun /ˈpætrɪˌmoʊni/

patrimony

遗产
Meaning
Property or inheritance passed down from one's father or ancestors.
Example
The castle was part of his patrimony from his noble ancestors.
这座城堡是他从贵族祖先那里继承的遗产的一部分。
C1 adjective, noun /ˈkɔːrpərəl/

corporal

军士
Meaning
relating to the body; a low-ranking officer in the military
Example
He suffered a corporal punishment for his mistake.
他因为犯错误而遭受了体罚。
C2 noun /ˈɪd.i.ə.si/

Idiocy

愚蠢
Meaning
extremely stupid behavior or actions; foolishness
Example
The decision to ignore safety protocols was pure idiocy that endangered everyone.
忽视安全协议的决定是纯粹的愚蠢,危及了每个人。
C2 noun /əbˈsɪdiən/

obsidian

黑曜石 (黑色的玻璃状火山岩)
Meaning
A hard, dark, glasslike volcanic rock formed by rapid solidification of lava.
Example
The knife was made from sharp obsidian.
刀是由锋利的黑曜石制成的。
C2 adjective /ˌdɪskəmˈbɑːbjuleɪtɪd/

discombobulated

困惑
Meaning
confused and disoriented; feeling unsettled
Example
She looked discombobulated after hearing the unexpected news.
她听到那条意外的消息后,看起来很困惑。
C1 noun /ˈtæl.i/

Tally

计数; 记录; 分数
Meaning
a count or record of a number or amount; a score or total
Example
Keep a tally of how many books you read this month.
记录你这个月读了多少本书。
B2 noun/verb /beɪt/

bait

Meaning
Food or lure used to attract fish or animals; to deliberately provoke or annoy.
Example
He used worms as bait to catch fish.
B2 noun /ˈvɜː.tʃuː/

Virtue

美德;道德;有用的品质
Meaning
behavior showing high moral standards; a good or useful quality of a thing
Example
Honesty is considered the highest virtue in many cultures.
诚实在许多文化中被认为是最高的美德。
C1 verb /məˈtɪərɪəlaɪz/

materialize

实现
Meaning
To become real or actual; to appear suddenly or in a physical form.
Example
The opportunity he had been waiting for finally materialized.
他一直等待的机会终于实现了。
B2 verb /ɪnˈroʊl/

enroll

注册
Meaning
to officially join or register in a school, course, or organization
Example
He decided to enroll in a computer programming course.
他决定报名参加计算机编程课程。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpæsɪv/

impassive

冷漠
Meaning
Not showing or feeling emotion; expressionless.
Example
Despite the shocking news, she remained impassive.
尽管有令人震惊的消息,她依然无动于衷。
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。
C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈtɜːrmənət/

indeterminate

不确定
Meaning
Not exactly known, defined, or established; vague or uncertain.
Example
The project was delayed for an indeterminate amount of time.
项目因不确定的时间被推迟。
C1 noun /ˈɔːrdɪnəns/

ordinance

法令
Meaning
An authoritative rule, law, or decree issued by a city, town, or authority.
Example
The city council passed an ordinance banning smoking in public parks.
市议会通过了一项法令,禁止在公共公园内吸烟。
C2 adjective /ˈrɪz.ə.bəl/

risible

可笑的
Meaning
so absurd or ridiculous that it deserves to be laughed at
Example
The idea of flying pigs is completely risible.
飞猪的想法完全是可笑的。
C1 adjective ʌnɪnˈhæbɪtəbəl

uninhabitable

不可居住
Meaning
Not suitable or safe for people to live in.
Example
Rapid urbanization can make cities uninhabitable.
快速城市化可能使城市变得无法居住。
C1 noun /bɪˈriːvmənt/

bereavement

Meaning
The state of having lost a loved one through death.
Example
She received many letters of sympathy during her time of bereavement.
C1 noun/verb ˈpɪv.ət

pivot

战略转变,中心,过程改变
Meaning
A significant change in business strategy or direction.
Example
The company decided to pivot its business strategy.
公司决定调整其商业策略。
B1 noun /ʃrɪmp/

Shrimp

Meaning
a small marine crustacean with a slender body and long legs
Example
We ordered grilled shrimp with garlic butter for dinner.
我们点了蒜蓉黄油烤虾做晚餐。
C2 adjective /ˈtrʌŋkeɪtɪd/

truncated

缩短
Meaning
shortened by cutting off a part; cut short
Example
The meeting was truncated due to time constraints.
由于时间限制,会议被缩短了。
A2 adverb /ˈsʌm.haʊ/

Somehow

不管怎样;
Meaning
in some way; for some reason that is not clear
Example
Somehow, I managed to finish the project on time.
不管怎样,我成功地按时完成了项目。
B1 noun /ˈvɜːr.ʒən/

Version

版本; 形式; 叙述
Meaning
a particular form or variation of something; an account of an event
Example
This is the latest version of the software.
这是软件的最新版本。
B2 adjective ˈkɒɡnɪtɪv

cognitive

认知的
Meaning
Related to mental processes of perception, memory, judgment, and reasoning.
Example
Cognitive functions improve with practice and learning.
认知功能通过练习和学习得到改善。
C1 noun /ˈmɔːr.ɡɪʤ/

Mortgage

按揭
Meaning
a legal agreement by which a bank lends money to buy property
Example
They took out a mortgage to buy their first house.
他们拿出按揭贷款买了第一套房子。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsteɪtɪd/

unstated

未声明
Meaning
not expressed directly in words; implied or left unsaid
Example
The contract included several unstated expectations.
合同包括了几个未声明的期望。
C1 noun /blaɪt/

blight

枯萎病
Meaning
A disease or condition that causes plants to wither; something that spoils or damages.
Example
The drought was a blight on the farmer’s crops.
干旱是农民作物的枯萎病。
C1 adjective /həˈmɑː.dʒə.nəs/

homogenous

同质的
Meaning
Similar or uniform in nature; often used interchangeably with 'homogeneous'.
Example
The class was made up of a homogenous group of students.
这个班级由一个同质的学生组组成。
B1 noun /ˈsʌn.set/

Sunset

日落
Meaning
the time in the evening when the sun disappears below the horizon
Example
The romantic sunset painted the sky in golden colors.
浪漫的日落把天空涂上金色。
C1 noun ˌmek.ə.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

mechanization

机械化
Meaning
The process of introducing machines or replacing manual labor with machines.
Example
Mechanization has revolutionized agriculture.
机械化已经彻底改变了农业。
C1 verb ɪˈmɜːrs

immerse

沉浸
Meaning
To involve oneself deeply in a particular activity or interest; to surround completely.
Example
Immerse yourself in the new language.
沉浸在新的语言中。
B1 adjective /əˈrɪdʒ.ɪ.nəl/

Original

原始的; 主要的; 真实的
Meaning
first; fundamental; primary; authentic
Example
This is the original document, not a copy.
这是原始文件,不是副本。
C2 noun /ˈkoʊdə/

coda

尾声
Meaning
the concluding passage of a piece of music or a literary work
Example
The novel ends with a reflective coda that ties up the themes.
这部小说以一段反思性的尾声结束,将主题联系起来。
B2 adjective /prəˈfɪʃ.ənt/

proficient

熟练
Meaning
Competent or skilled in doing or using something; having great knowledge or experience.
Example
She is highly proficient in multiple languages.
她在多种语言方面非常熟练。
B1 adjective /ˈdiːsənt/

decent

体面
Meaning
conforming to standards of propriety, good taste, or morality
Example
He found a decent job after months of searching.
他在几个月的寻找后找到了一份体面的工作。
C2 verb /ˈkɒd.l̩/

coddle

过度溺爱
Meaning
to treat someone with excessive care or kindness, often in a way that is overprotective
Example
Parents should support their children without coddling them.
父母应该在不溺爱孩子的情况下支持他们。
A2 adjective /blaɪnd/

blind

Meaning
Unable to see because of injury, disease, or a congenital condition.
Example
He has been blind since birth.
B2 noun /ˈspɒt.laɪt/

spotlight

Meaning
a strong beam of light directed onto a particular area; figuratively, public attention
Example
The singer stood proudly in the spotlight.
B2 noun /ˈrɛnəˌsɑːns/

renaissance

文艺复兴
Meaning
a revival of art, culture, or learning; a period of renewed interest and growth
Example
The city experienced a cultural renaissance during the 1990s.
这座城市在1990年代经历了文化复兴。
B2 noun /ˌɒb.zəˈveɪ.ʃənz/

observations

观察
Meaning
The action or process of observing something carefully.
Example
Observations of distant galaxies provide new insights.
对遥远星系的观察提供了新的见解。
C1 adjective /ˈsaʊnd.pruːf/

Sound-proof

隔音的; 防止声音进出
Meaning
impervious to sound; preventing sound from entering or leaving
Example
The recording studio has sound-proof walls.
录音室有隔音墙。
B2 verb /ˈɔːltər/

alter

改变
Meaning
to change or modify something slightly but significantly
Example
She decided to alter her dress to make it fit better.
她决定改变她的裙子,让它更合身。
C2 verb /ˈkæstɪˌɡeɪt/

castigate

严厉批评
Meaning
To criticize someone severely or to punish harshly.
Example
The teacher castigated the students for their poor behavior.
老师因学生不良行为而严厉批评他们。
C2 noun /ˈprɪvɪti/

privity

私密关系, 合同关系
Meaning
A close, private, or special relationship; in law, the direct connection between parties to a contract.
Example
There was no privity of contract between the supplier and the customer.
供应商和客户之间没有合同关系。
B2 noun /ˈɡlæmər/

glamor

魅力
Meaning
An attractive or exciting quality that makes something or someone appealing.
Example
The glamor of city life attracts many young people.
城市生活的魅力吸引了许多年轻人。