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C1 adjective /ɪnˈtrɛpɪd/

intrepid

无畏
Meaning
fearless and adventurous, often used humorously
Example
The intrepid traveler explored the jungle alone.
那个无畏的旅行者独自探险了丛林。
B2 adjective /ˌnɒnˈprɒfɪt/

nonprofit

非营利组织
Meaning
an organization that does not aim to make a profit, often serving a social or charitable purpose.
Example
She works for a nonprofit organization that helps children.
她为一个帮助孩子的非营利组织工作。
C1 verb /ˌsuːpərɪmˈpoʊz/

superimpose

叠加
Meaning
to place one thing on top of another so that both can be seen
Example
The editor superimposed text over the image.
编辑将文本叠加在图片上。
C2 adjective /ˈkɔːpjʊlənt/

corpulent

肥胖的, 胖
Meaning
fat or obese; having a large bulky body
Example
The corpulent man struggled to fit into the small chair.
那个肥胖的男人努力地坐进了小椅子。
C2 adjective /ˌɑːrbəˈrɛsənt/

arborescent

树状的
Meaning
having the appearance or characteristics of a tree; tree-like
Example
The coral had an arborescent form that resembled a miniature forest.
珊瑚有一种树状的形态，看起来像一个小型森林。
C1 verb sɪˈkwɛstər

sequester

隔离, 隐藏
Meaning
To isolate or hide away.
Example
The carbon captured by trees can be sequestered for years.
树木捕获的碳可以被隔离多年。
B2 noun ˌɔː.təˈmeɪ.ʃən

automation

自动化
Meaning
Replacing manual work with machines or software.
Example
Automation increases efficiency and reduces errors in production.
自动化提高了生产效率，并减少了生产中的错误。
C2 adjective /ˌʌltrəˈmʌndeɪn/

ultramundane

超凡
Meaning
Relating to things beyond the physical world; supernatural or transcendental.
Example
Philosophers often discuss ultramundane realities beyond human perception.
哲学家们常常讨论超越人类感知的超凡现实。
B1 noun /ˈnɑn.sens/

Nonsense

胡说
Meaning
words or language that have no meaning; foolish or unacceptable behavior
Example
Stop talking nonsense and be serious!
停止胡说八道，认真点！
A1 noun /stɑːr/

Star

星星
Meaning
a fixed luminous point in the night sky that produces light and heat through nuclear fusion
Example
Thousands of stars are visible in the clear night sky.
数千颗星星在清澈的夜空中可见。
B2 noun /ˈrʊki/

rookie

菜鸟
Meaning
a person who is new to an activity or organization; a beginner
Example
The rookie policeman made a few mistakes on his first day.
新警察在第一天犯了几次错误。
C2 noun /ˈklæpər/

clapper

钟内的金属部件，敲击钟体发出声音
Meaning
The free-swinging metal piece inside a bell that strikes it to produce sound.
Example
The clapper inside the bell was broken.
钟内的金属部件坏了。
C2 verb /trəˈdjuːs/

traduce

诽谤
Meaning
To speak badly of someone or tell lies to damage their reputation.
Example
He was furious when he found out that his rivals had traduced him.
他发现他的对手诽谤他时非常生气。
B1 noun /blæk ˈber.i/

Black berry

黑莓
Meaning
a small dark purple or black fruit that grows on bushes
Example
We picked fresh blackberries from the garden for our pie.
我们从花园里摘取了新鲜的黑莓做我们的派。
B2 noun/verb /kjuː/

cue

信号
Meaning
A signal or prompt for action; to give a signal.
Example
The actor waited for his cue before entering the stage.
演员在上台前等待他的信号。
C2 noun /ˈɑb.lə.kwi/

Obloquy

严厉的批评或言语侮辱；公开谴责
Meaning
harsh criticism or verbal abuse; strong public condemnation
Example
The politician faced obloquy after the scandal.
政治家在丑闻之后遭遇了严厉的批评。
C1 noun /skwɔːl/

squall

暴风骤雨
Meaning
a sudden violent gust of wind, often accompanied by rain, snow, or sleet
Example
A sudden squall caught the sailors off guard.
一阵突如其来的暴风骤雨让水手们措手不及。
C1 noun /kɑːɡ/

cog

轮子或齿轮上的齿
Meaning
A tooth on the rim of a wheel or gear; metaphorically, a minor but necessary part of a larger system.
Example
He felt like just a small cog in a big machine.
他觉得自己只是一个大机器中的小齿轮。
A2 noun /nɒk/

Knock

敲击; 叩响
Meaning
a sudden sharp blow; the sound of striking something
Example
There was a loud knock at the door late at night.
深夜时，门外传来了一声响亮的敲击声。
B1 noun əˈses.mənt

assessment

评估
Meaning
The evaluation or estimation of the nature, quality, or ability of someone or something.
Example
The assessment process ensures fairness.
评估过程确保公平。
C2 noun /dɪˈpoʊnənt/

deponent

证人
Meaning
A person who gives testimony under oath, especially in a written deposition.
Example
The deponent confirmed the accuracy of the statement during the trial.
证人在审判期间确认了陈述的准确性。
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。
B2 noun /ˌhɪp.əˈpɒt.ə.məs/

Hippopotamus

河马
Meaning
a large, mostly herbivorous mammal that lives in and around water in Africa
Example
The hippopotamus spends most of its day in the water.
河马将大部分时间都花在水中。
C2 adjective /ˈsætərˌnaɪn/

saturnine

忧郁的
Meaning
slow and gloomy in mood
Example
His saturnine expression made everyone in the room uncomfortable.
他的忧郁表情让房间里的人都感到不舒服。
B1 noun /ˈtʃɪl.i ˈpaʊ.dər/

Chilli Powder

辣椒粉
Meaning
a spice made from ground dried chili peppers, used to add heat and flavor to food
Example
Add two teaspoons of chilli powder to make the dish spicier.
加入两茶匙辣椒粉使菜肴更辛辣。
A2 noun /ˈheəkʌt/

haircut

理发
Meaning
the act or style of cutting hair
Example
I got a haircut before the wedding.
我在婚礼前理了发。
C2 noun /dɪˈsɛmbələr/

dissembler

伪君子
Meaning
a person who conceals their real feelings or intentions; a hypocrite or pretender
Example
The politician was accused of being a dissembler who never revealed his true plans.
那位政治家被指控是一个从不透露自己真实计划的伪君子。
C1 verb /əˈfɪks/

affix

附加 / 粘贴
Meaning
to attach or stick something firmly to another thing
Example
Please affix the stamp to the envelope.
请将邮票粘在信封上。
C2 verb /ɪnˈdɛmnɪfaɪ/

indemnify

Meaning
to compensate someone for harm or loss; to secure against future damage or cost
Example
The insurance company agreed to indemnify the client for the damages.
A2 adjective /ˈsɜːr.tən/

Certain

确定的；确信的；毫无疑问的
Meaning
confident and sure; without doubt; definitely true
Example
I am certain that we will succeed.
我确信我们会成功。
C1 noun /ɪnˈtɛstɪn/

intestine

肠
Meaning
The part of the digestive system where food is digested and absorbed, extending from the stomach to the anus.
Example
The doctor explained how nutrients are absorbed in the small intestine.
医生解释了营养物质如何在小肠中被吸收。
C2 adjective/noun /haɪˈbɜːrniən/

hibernian

爱尔兰的
Meaning
Relating to Ireland or the Irish.
Example
He enjoyed reading about Hibernian culture and history.
他喜欢阅读关于爱尔兰文化和历史的书籍。
C1 adjective /ˈprɪs.tiːn/

pristine

原始的, 未被破坏的, 干净新鲜的
Meaning
In its original condition; unspoiled, clean, and fresh.
Example
The forest remains in a pristine condition.
森林保持着原始的状态。
C2 verb /ˌdɪskəmˈbɑːbjuleɪt/

discombobulate

困惑
Meaning
to confuse or disconcert; to upset the normal order
Example
The sudden question seemed to discombobulate him.
突如其来的问题似乎让他感到困惑。
C1 noun /ˈmʌltɪplaɪər/

multiplier

乘数
Meaning
a number or factor by which another number is multiplied; something that increases the effect or value of something else
Example
In economics, government spending can act as a multiplier for economic growth.
在经济学中，政府支出可以成为经济增长的乘数。
C1 noun prəˈfaʊnd ɪˈnɪʃətɪv

profound initiative

深远的倡议
Meaning
A deep, meaningful, and significant action or program designed to create change.
Example
A profound initiative can create sustainable changes.
一个深刻的倡议可以创造可持续的变化。
C2 adjective /ˈfʌndʒəbl/

fungible

可替代的
Meaning
interchangeable; able to replace or be replaced by another identical item
Example
In finance, money is considered a fungible asset.
在金融领域，钱被视为一种可替代资产。
C1 adjective /ˈtɛsti/

testy

暴躁
Meaning
Easily irritated or annoyed.
Example
He became testy when asked the same question repeatedly.
当他一再被问到相同的问题时，他变得易怒。
C1 verb /rɪˈkɔɪl/

recoil

后退
Meaning
To suddenly spring back in fear, horror, or from force such as a gun's kickback.
Example
She recoiled at the sight of the snake.
她看到蛇时吓得后退。
A1 determiner /sʌtʃ/

such

这样的
Meaning
of the type previously mentioned or specified
Example
I have never seen such a beautiful painting.
我从未见过这样的美丽画作。
C2 noun /proʊˈbɑːsɪs/

proboscis

象鼻
Meaning
The long, flexible nose of some animals, especially an elephant, or a tubular feeding and sucking organ in insects.
Example
The elephant used its proboscis to grab food.
大象用它的象鼻抓食物。
C2 noun /hʊˈzɑːr/

hussar

轻骑兵
Meaning
a member of a light cavalry regiment in European armies, especially the Hungarian cavalry
Example
The hussar rode swiftly across the battlefield.
哈萨尔迅速穿越战场。
C2 noun /ˈɡʌl.i/

gully

沟渠，峡谷
Meaning
A narrow channel or ravine worn away by water.
Example
After the storm, the road was cut by a deep gully.
暴风雨过后，路被一个深深的沟渠切割。
B2 adverb /ˈpɑrʃəli/

Partially

部分地; 不完全地;
Meaning
to some extent; not completely; incompletely
Example
The building was only partially destroyed in the fire.
这座建筑在火灾中仅部分被摧毁。
B1 noun /sɛl/

cell

细胞 / 单元格
Meaning
a small basic unit of life; or a small enclosed space like a prison room
Example
The prisoner was locked in a small cell.
囚犯被锁在一个小牢房里。
B1 verb /ˈtrɪp.əl/

triple

Meaning
To increase or become three times as much.
Example
The company tripled its profits in just one year.
B2 verb /ˈflʌrɪʃ/

flourish

Meaning
To grow or develop in a healthy or successful way.
Example
Her business began to flourish after she introduced online sales.
C1 adjective /skænt/

Scant

稀少的
Meaning
barely sufficient; inadequate; small in amount
Example
There was scant evidence to support his claim.
支持他主张的证据非常少。
B2 noun /ˈskɔːr.pi.ən/

Scorpion

蝎子
Meaning
a small creature with eight legs, two claws, and a curved tail with a poisonous sting
Example
The scorpion hid under the rock during the day.
蝎子在白天藏在石头下。
A2 noun /skɜːrt/

Skirt

裙子
Meaning
a garment that hangs from the waist and covers part or all of the legs
Example
She chose a blue skirt to match her blouse.
她选择了一条蓝色的裙子，以配合她的衬衫。
A1 noun /ˈkɪtʃən/

Kitchen

厨房
Meaning
a room or area where food is prepared and cooked
Example
The kitchen was filled with the smell of fresh bread.
厨房里充满了新鲜面包的香味。
B2 noun prɪˈsɪʒ.ən

precision

精确度
Meaning
The quality of being exact and accurate.
Example
High precision instruments are used in surgery.
在手术中使用高精度仪器。
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。
B1 noun /ˈmæn.ɪdʒ.mənt/

management

管理
Meaning
The process of dealing with or controlling things or people.
Example
Proper management minimizes environmental damage.
良好的管理减少环境损害。
C1 adjective /rɪˈmoʊtɪd/

remoted

远程的
Meaning
placed at a distance; made remote
Example
The system was remoted to a secure location.
系统已被远程到一个安全的地方。
C1 noun /ˈhæŋ.ər/

Hangar

飞机库
Meaning
a large building with extensive floor area, typically for housing aircraft; an aircraft shelter
Example
The airplane was stored safely in the hangar during the severe thunderstorm.
飞机在强烈雷暴中安全地停放在飞机库中。
B1 verb /bɜːrst/

burst

爆裂
Meaning
to break open suddenly; to be full of something
Example
The balloon bursts with a loud pop.
气球突然爆炸发出响亮的声音。
C1 noun /sloʊθ/

Sloth

懒惰; 不愿意工作或付出努力
Meaning
laziness; reluctance to work or make an effort
Example
His sloth prevented him from achieving his goals.
他的懒惰阻止了他实现目标。
C1 verb /rɪˈmjuːnəreɪt/

remunerate

支付
Meaning
To pay someone for services or work done.
Example
The company will remunerate employees fairly for their overtime.
公司将公平地支付员工的加班费。
B2 noun /kənˈfɛkʃəneri/

confectionery

糖果店
Meaning
sweets, candies, and other food items made with sugar
Example
The shop sells a wide variety of confectionery.
商店出售各种各样的糖果。
B2 noun /ˈbrʌðərhʊd/

brotherhood

兄弟情谊
Meaning
The relationship between brothers; an association of people with common interests
Example
The soldiers shared a strong sense of brotherhood.
士兵们分享了强烈的兄弟情谊。
B2 noun /ˈskɒlərʃɪp/

scholarship

奖学金
Meaning
an award or grant to support a student's education
Example
She received a scholarship to study abroad.
她获得了一项奖学金，以便出国留学。
C1 noun /viˈoʊlə/ or /ˈvaɪələ/

viola

维奥拉
Meaning
A stringed instrument slightly larger than a violin, with a deeper and mellower tone.
Example
She chose to play the viola in the school orchestra.
她选择在学校管弦乐队中演奏维奥拉。
C2 noun/verb /ˈsʌkər/

succor

帮助
Meaning
Assistance and support in times of hardship or distress.
Example
The charity provided succor to the flood victims.
慈善机构为洪水受害者提供了帮助。
C1 verb /ˈɡɑːbəl/

gobble

狼吞虎咽
Meaning
to eat something quickly and greedily
Example
The children gobbled their food in minutes.
孩子们在几分钟内狼吞虎咽地吃完了他们的食物。
B2 noun ˈkrɪp.toʊˌkɝː.ən.si

cryptocurrency

加密货币
Meaning
Decentralized digital currency operated using blockchain technology.
Example
Bitcoin is the most popular cryptocurrency in the market.
比特币是市场上最受欢迎的加密货币。
C2 adjective /ˌnɒnˈtrɪviəl/

nontrivial

非平凡
Meaning
Not simple or easy; requiring effort or significant thought.
Example
Solving the equation turned out to be a nontrivial task.
解决方程被证明是一个非平凡的任务。
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。
C1 noun /lɪˈɡæl.ə.ti/

Legality

合法性
Meaning
the quality or state of being legal; accordance with the law
Example
The lawyer questioned the legality of the contract.
律师质疑合同的合法性。
B2 adjective /ˈskɑː.lət/

Scarlet

猩红色
Meaning
a bright red color with a slightly orange tinge
Example
The scarlet roses in the garden looked magnificent in the morning light.
花园里的猩红色玫瑰在晨光下看起来非常壮丽。
C2 noun /ˈsaʊər wʊd ˈæp.əl/

Sour wood apple

大象苹果
Meaning
a tropical fruit with hard shell and tangy flesh; elephant apple
Example
The sour wood apple has a unique taste that many people enjoy.
大象苹果有一种独特的味道，许多人喜欢。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈskruːtəbl̩/

inscrutable

幸福
Meaning
impossible to understand or interpret
Example
His inscrutable expression made it hard to know what he was thinking.
她收到奖项时无法掩饰自己的幸福。
A2 noun /ˈel.ɪ.fənt/

Elephant

大象
Meaning
a very large gray mammal with long curved teeth and a long nose called a trunk
Example
The elephant is the largest land animal in the world.
大象是世界上最大的陆地动物。
B1 noun /ˈɒnɪsti/

honesty

诚实
Meaning
the quality of being truthful and sincere
Example
Honesty is the best policy in all situations.
诚实是所有情况下最好的政策。
C1 noun ˈkiː.stəʊn ˈspiː.ʃiːz

keystone species

基石物种
Meaning
A species on which other species in an ecosystem largely depend, such that if it were removed the ecosystem would change drastically.
Example
Wolves are a keystone species that regulate prey populations.
狼是调节猎物种群的基石物种。
B2 adjective /ˈlʌv.ə.bəl/

Lovable

值得爱的; 可爱的
Meaning
deserving of love; endearing; adorable
Example
The puppy was so lovable that everyone wanted to adopt it.
小狗是如此可爱，所有人都想领养它。
B2 noun /ˈfɔːr.hed/

Forehead

额头
Meaning
the part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hairline
Example
He wiped the sweat from his forehead.
他擦掉了额头上的汗水。
A2 verb /ˈloʊər/

lower

降低
Meaning
to move something to a lower position or to reduce
Example
The company decided to lower the prices.
公司决定降低价格。
B1 preposition /ˈvɜːsəs/

versus

对抗
Meaning
against (in a competition or conflict)
Example
The team is playing versus their biggest rivals.
团队正在与他们最大的竞争对手对抗。
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪt/

belate

耽搁
Meaning
to delay or make late
Example
Heavy traffic belated our arrival at the party.
交通繁忙导致我们到达聚会时迟到。
C2 verb /ˌmɪsəˈproʊpriˌeɪt/

misappropriate

滥用
Meaning
to use something dishonestly or illegally for one's own purposes
Example
He was accused of misappropriating company funds.
他被指控滥用公司的资金。
C1 noun /ˈɛpɪθɛt/

epithet

绰号
Meaning
A descriptive phrase or word used to characterize someone or something, often as a nickname.
Example
He earned the epithet ‘The Great’ for his remarkable achievements.
由于其卓越的成就，他赢得了‘伟大’的绰号。
C2 verb əˈtɛn.ju.eɪt

attenuate

减轻
Meaning
To reduce the force, effect, or value of something; to make weak or thin.
Example
The medicine helps attenuate the pain.
这种药有助于缓解疼痛。
C2 verb /ˈtʃeɪ.sən/

chasten

惩罚 / 使屈服
Meaning
to correct or discipline; to humble or subdue
Example
The coach chastened the team after their poor performance.
教练在他们的糟糕表现后惩罚了球队。
C1 noun ˌmʌn.ɪ.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

monetization

将资产或服务转化为赚取金钱的方式
Meaning
Converting an asset or service into a way of earning money.
Example
YouTube allows content creators to earn money through monetization.
YouTube 允许内容创作者通过货币化赚取收入。
A2 verb /rɪˈlæks/

relax

放松
Meaning
to make or become less tense or anxious; to rest
Example
After a long day, she likes to relax with a good book.
经过一天的劳累，她喜欢拿一本好书放松一下。
C1 verb /ˈmæɡnɪfaɪ/

magnify

放大
Meaning
to make something appear larger; to increase the importance or effect of something
Example
The microscope can magnify tiny objects for better observation.
显微镜可以放大微小的物体以便更好地观察。
B1 adverb /ˈtɪpɪkli/

typically

通常
Meaning
in a way that is typical of a particular person, thing, or group
Example
She typically arrives at work at 9 AM.
她通常在早上9点到达工作。
B2 noun ˈkæp.ɪ.təl.ɪ.zəm

capitalism

资本主义
Meaning
An economic system where trade, industry and production are privately owned and operated for profit.
Example
Capitalism encourages innovation and competition.
资本主义鼓励创新和竞争。
C2 adjective /ˈrʌdi/

ruddy

红润
Meaning
Having a healthy red color in the face.
Example
She had a ruddy complexion from working outdoors.
她因为在户外工作，脸上有红润的肤色。
A2 verb /ʌpˈset/

upset

烦扰
Meaning
to make someone worried, sad, or angry; to disturb
Example
The bad news upset everyone.
坏消息 upset 每个人。
A2 adverb /ˈdɪfərəntli/

differently

以不同方式
Meaning
in a way that is not the same as another or as expected
Example
She approached the problem differently than her colleagues.
她以不同的方式解决了这个问题，比她的同事们更有创意。
C1 adjective /ˈwɪm.zɪ.kəl/

Whimsical

异想天开; 古怪
Meaning
playfully quaint or fanciful, especially in an appealing and amusing way
Example
The artist created whimsical sculptures that delighted children.
艺术家创作了富有奇思妙想的雕塑，令孩子们开心。
A2 noun /ˈɔːtoʊ/

auto

汽车
Meaning
A motor vehicle, especially a car.
Example
He drove his auto to the market.
他开车去了市场。
B2 verb /ˈhɑːrnɪs/

harness

Meaning
To control and make use of natural resources, especially energy.
Example
Scientists are working to harness solar power effectively.
C2 noun /prɪˈpɒndərəns/

preponderance

优势
Meaning
The quality or fact of being greater in number, quantity, or importance.
Example
There was a preponderance of evidence against the defendant.
对被告有明显的证据优势。
C1 noun /ˌdiː.mɑːˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Demarcation

划界
Meaning
the action of fixing the boundary or limits of something; separation or division
Example
The demarcation between public and private land was clearly marked.
公共和私人土地之间的划界已被明确标记。
B2 noun /ˈmæstərpiːs/

Masterpiece

杰作
Meaning
A work of outstanding artistry, skill, or workmanship
Example
The Mona Lisa is considered one of the greatest masterpieces of all time.
蒙娜丽莎被认为是所有时代最伟大的杰作之一。
C1 verb /bɪˈlɪtl/

belittle

贬低
Meaning
To make someone or something seem less important or less valuable.
Example
He often belittled his coworkers to feel superior.
他经常贬低同事以感到优越。
C2 noun /ænˈtɪfəni/

antiphony

对唱
Meaning
a form of music in which two or more groups or choirs sing alternately in response to each other
Example
The cathedral's architecture was designed to enhance the effect of antiphony.
大教堂的建筑旨在增强对唱的效果。
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈskraɪbəbəl/

Indescribable

无法形容
Meaning
impossible to describe or express in words; beyond description
Example
The beauty of the sunset was indescribable.
夕阳的美丽是无法形容的。
C1 adjective /ˈplaɪəbəl/

pliable

柔韧的
Meaning
easily bent or flexible; adaptable
Example
The metal is pliable enough to be shaped into jewelry.
金属足够柔韧，可以被塑造成珠宝。
C1 adjective /ˈwɪr.i.səm/

Wearisome

令人疲倦的; 乏味且令人筋疲力尽的
Meaning
causing tiredness; tedious; boring and exhausting
Example
The wearisome journey took twelve hours to complete.
这段令人疲倦的旅程花费了十二个小时。
B1 noun /ˈflaʊər veɪs/

Flower-vase

花瓶
Meaning
a decorative container used to hold cut flowers
Example
She placed beautiful roses in the flower vase on the table.
她把美丽的玫瑰放进了桌子上的花瓶里。
C2 noun /ˈhɛksəˌpɒd/

hexapod

六足动物
Meaning
An insect or other organism with six legs.
Example
The scientist observed a hexapod crawling on the leaf.
科学家观察到一个六足动物在叶子上爬行。
A2 noun /ˈwʌndər/

wonder

奇迹
Meaning
a feeling of amazement and admiration, caused by something beautiful, remarkable, or unfamiliar
Example
The view from the mountain was a true wonder.
从山顶看到的景色真是一个奇迹。
A1 noun /ˈpeɪ.pər/

paper

纸, 文档, 研究论文
Meaning
A material manufactured in thin sheets from the pulp of wood or other fibrous substances, used for writing or printing on.
Example
The student submitted his research paper on artificial intelligence.
学生提交了他的人工智能研究论文。
B2 verb /ˈtɛmpər/

temper

调和
Meaning
to moderate, soften, or tone down something; also to strengthen by heat treatment (as in metal).
Example
She tried to temper her criticism with kindness.
她试图用善意来缓和她的批评。
B1 noun /ˈrɪðəm/

rhythm

节奏
Meaning
a strong, regular, repeated pattern of movement or sound
Example
The rhythm of the music made everyone want to dance.
音乐的节奏让每个人都想跳舞。
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。
B1 noun /hel/

Hell

地狱; 痛苦的状态; 极其不愉快的经历
Meaning
a place regarded in various religions as a spiritual realm of evil and suffering; an extremely unpleasant experience
Example
Working in the factory during summer was absolute hell due to the extreme heat.
在工厂里工作时，由于极端的高温，简直是地狱。
C1 verb, noun /miˈændər/

meander

漫游
Meaning
to wander aimlessly or follow a winding course
Example
We meandered through the old streets of the city.
我们在城市的老街道上漫步。
B2 adjective /ˈslɒp.i/

Sloppy

马虎的; 脏的; 不经心做的
Meaning
careless; messy; done without care or attention to detail
Example
His sloppy handwriting was difficult to read.
他的潦草字迹很难读。
B2 adjective /ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəbəl/

unpredictable

不可预测的
Meaning
not able to be predicted; changing suddenly and unexpectedly
Example
The weather in this region is highly unpredictable.
这个地区的天气非常不可预测。
C2 noun /haɪˈdrɒmɪtər/

hydrometer

Meaning
An instrument used to measure the density or specific gravity of liquids.
Example
The brewer used a hydrometer to test the sugar content of the solution.
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.
C1 adjective ʌnˈpær.ə.leld

Unparalleled

无与伦比
Meaning
Having no equal; unmatched, peerless, and supreme in quality or achievement.
Example
The unparalleled beauty of the Taj Mahal amazes visitors.
泰姬陵无与伦比的美丽使游客惊叹。
B2 noun /ˈsɑːrdʒənt/

sergeant

中士
Meaning
A rank of non-commissioned officer in the armed forces or police.
Example
The sergeant gave orders to the soldiers before the mission.
中士在任务前向士兵发出命令。
C2 noun /ˈɒb.stɪ.nə.si/

obstinacy

固执
Meaning
Stubborn refusal to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so.
Example
His obstinacy made negotiations difficult.
他的固执使谈判变得困难。
C2 adjective /ˌdɛlɪˈkwɛsənt/

deliquescent

由于吸湿而变成液体
Meaning
tending to become liquid by absorbing moisture from the air
Example
Sugar is not deliquescent, but salt can be.
糖不是黴變的，但鹽可以。
C2 adjective /ˌdeɪ.kɒlˈteɪ/

decollete

低胸的服装
Meaning
of a woman's dress or top, cut low so as to reveal the neck and upper chest
Example
She wore a decollete gown to the party.
她穿着低胸裙子参加了派对。