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B2 noun /ˈaɪrəni/

irony

讽刺
Meaning
a situation that is strange or amusing because it is the opposite of what is expected; the use of words to convey the opposite meaning
Example
The irony of the situation was that the winner forgot his own prize.
这件事的讽刺在于，获胜者忘记了自己的奖品。
B2 noun /stjuːˈpɪdəti/

stupidity

愚蠢
Meaning
lack of intelligence or common sense
Example
His stupidity caused a lot of problems for the team.
他的愚蠢给团队带来了很多问题。
B2 adjective /ˈʌl.tɪ.mət/

Ultimate

最终的; 极致的; 终极的
Meaning
being the best or most extreme example of its kind; final; last
Example
This is the ultimate test of your skills.
这是你技能的终极考验。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈdɪvaɪdɪd/

Undivided

完整的; 完全的; 不分开或不分裂
Meaning
whole; complete; not separated or split
Example
The team showed undivided attention to the coach's instructions.
团队对教练的指示表现出了完整的注意力。
B2 noun /raɪˈnɒs.ər.əs/

Rhinoceros

犀牛
Meaning
a large, heavy animal with thick skin and one or two horns on its nose
Example
The rhinoceros charged through the grassland.
犀牛冲过草原。
B2 noun /ˈoʊtˌmiːl/

oatmeal

燕麦粥
Meaning
A type of porridge made from ground oats, often eaten for breakfast.
Example
She eats a bowl of oatmeal every morning for breakfast.
她每天早晨吃一碗燕麦粥当早餐。
B2 noun, adjective /ˈsoʊʃəlɪst/

socialist

社会主义者
Meaning
a person who advocates for socialism; relating to socialism
Example
He is a well-known socialist writer.
他是一个著名的社会主义作家。
C2 noun /ˈtɔːrpər/

torpor

昏睡
Meaning
A state of physical or mental inactivity; lethargy.
Example
The heat induced a state of torpor in the workers.
高温使工人们陷入了昏睡状态。
C1 noun /ɪnˈsɜːrdʒəns/

insurgence

叛乱
Meaning
An act of rebellion or uprising against authority.
Example
The government struggled to contain the growing insurgence.
政府难以控制日益增长的叛乱。
C2 noun /slaɪt/

sleight

技巧
Meaning
Skill or dexterity, especially in performing tricks.
Example
The magician amazed the crowd with his sleight of hand.
魔术师用他的技巧惊艳了观众。
C1 adjective /ˈɔːdəˌtɔːri/

auditory

Meaning
Relating to the sense of hearing.
Example
The lecture was designed to enhance students' auditory learning skills.
C2 adjective /ˈbræsi/

brassy

张扬的
Meaning
loud and showy in a way that lacks good taste; resembling brass in color or sound
Example
She wore a brassy necklace that caught everyone’s attention.
她戴着一条张扬的项链，吸引了所有人的注意。
C1 adjective /ˈluː.krə.tɪv/

lucrative

有利可图
Meaning
Producing a great deal of profit; highly profitable or financially rewarding.
Example
The real estate business is highly lucrative in urban areas.
房地产行业在城市地区非常有利可图。
C1 verb /ɡleɪz/

glaze

上光
Meaning
to cover with a smooth, shiny surface; to coat with a glossy finish
Example
The chef glazed the cake with chocolate.
厨师用巧克力给蛋糕上了光。
A1 noun /reɪn/

Rain

雨
Meaning
water that falls from clouds in small drops
Example
The heavy rain forced us to stay indoors.
大雨迫使我们待在室内。
A1 noun /ˈtɛnɪs/

tennis

网球
Meaning
a sport played with rackets and a ball on a rectangular court
Example
He enjoys playing tennis with his friends on the weekends.
他喜欢周末和朋友们一起打网球。
A2 adjective /ɡlæd/

Glad

高兴; 快乐; 喜悦;
Meaning
happy; pleased; delighted;
Example
I am glad to see you after such a long time.
我很高兴在这么长时间后见到你。
A1 noun ækˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

Activities

活动
Meaning
A thing that a person or group does or has done.
Example
Productive activities drive progress.
生产性的活动推动了进步。
C2 noun /ɪkˈspiːdiənsi/

expediency

机会主义
Meaning
the quality of being convenient and practical despite possibly being improper or immoral
Example
He acted out of political expediency rather than principle.
他是出于政治机会主义而非原则行事。
C1 noun /ˈtoʊɡə/

toga

托加
Meaning
A loose outer garment worn in ancient Rome, typically draped over the shoulders and body.
Example
The senator wore a white toga during the ceremony.
参议员在仪式期间穿着白色的托加。
C2 noun /ˈɡræfaɪt/

graphite

石墨
Meaning
a soft, black form of carbon used in pencils and as a lubricant
Example
The artist sketched the portrait using a graphite pencil.
艺术家用石墨铅笔勾画了肖像。
C1 adjective /dɪˈmɛntɪd/

demented

精神错乱的 / 不理智的
Meaning
behaving irrationally due to mental illness or extreme excitement
Example
He looked demented after hearing the shocking news.
他在听到令人震惊的消息后看起来像个精神错乱的人。
A2 noun /ˈsɪə.ri.əl/

cereal

Meaning
a common breakfast food made from processed grains such as wheat, oats, or corn
Example
She eats a bowl of cereal every morning before work.
A2 noun /kɔɪnz/

coins

硬币
Meaning
Flat, typically round pieces of metal issued by a government as money.
Example
He collected old coins from different countries.
他收集了来自不同国家的旧硬币。
C2 adjective /ˌɒbsəˈlɛsnt/

obsolescent

过时的
Meaning
Becoming outdated or on the way to becoming obsolete.
Example
The obsolescent technology could not compete with modern devices.
过时的技术无法与现代设备竞争。
C2 noun /ˈflɪpənsi/

flippancy

轻率
Meaning
lack of seriousness; showing a disrespectful or trivial attitude
Example
His flippancy during the meeting offended his colleagues.
他在会议中的轻率让同事们感到不悦。
A2 noun/verb /əˈmaʊnt/

amount

金额
Meaning
a quantity of something, typically the total of a thing or things in number, size, value, or extent
Example
The total amount of money is not enough.
总金额不够。
C1 noun ɪnˈdʌldʒəns

indulgence

放纵
Meaning
The practice of allowing oneself to enjoy the pleasure of something.
Example
His indulgence in junk food affected his health.
他在垃圾食品上的放纵影响了他的健康。
B2 adjective /kənˈtɛmpərɛri/

contemporary

当代的, 现代的
Meaning
belonging to the same time period; modern
Example
She enjoys contemporary art exhibitions.
她喜欢现代艺术展览。
B2 adjective /fəˈɡɪv.ɪŋ/

Forgiving

宽容
Meaning
ready and willing to forgive; merciful; lenient
Example
She has a forgiving nature and rarely holds grudges.
她有宽容的天性，几乎不记仇。
C1 adjective /ˌæl.ɡəˈrɪð.mɪk/

algorithmic

基于算法
Meaning
Based on or using algorithms; relating to mathematical rules or procedures.
Example
Algorithmic processes power artificial intelligence systems.
算法过程驱动人工智能系统。
C1 noun ˈrəʊvə

rover

探测车
Meaning
A vehicle for driving over rough terrain, especially one driven by remote control over extraterrestrial terrain.
Example
The rover landed on Mars to begin its exploration.
探测车在火星上着陆，开始了它的探索任务。
A1 verb /ˈiːtɪŋ/

eating

吃
Meaning
the act of consuming food
Example
They were eating dinner when the phone rang.
他们在吃晚餐时，电话响了。
A2 noun /ˈsɛlər/

seller

幸福
Meaning
a person who sells something
Example
The seller offered a discount on bulk purchases.
当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
B2 noun prɛsˈtiːʒ

prestige

声望
Meaning
Widespread respect and admiration felt for someone or something on the basis of a perception of their achievements or quality.
Example
The university has gained international prestige for its research.
这所大学因其研究而获得了国际声誉。
A2 noun /ɡlʌvz/

Gloves

手套
Meaning
coverings for the hands with separate parts for each finger
Example
She wore warm gloves to protect her hands from the cold.
她戴上温暖的手套，保护双手免受寒冷。
C1 noun /ˈmeɪ.triˌɑːrk/

matriarch

Meaning
A woman who is the head of a family or community.
Example
The matriarch of the family made all important decisions.
C2 noun /ˈrɛdʒɪsaɪd/

regicide

弑君
Meaning
the act of killing a king
Example
The conspirators were executed for committing regicide.
阴谋者因实施弑君而被处决。
A2 noun/verb /fɛns/

fence

篱笆
Meaning
a barrier, usually made of wood or wire, that surrounds an area; to enclose with a barrier
Example
They built a fence around the garden.
他们在花园周围建了一道篱笆。
B1 noun /ˈwep.ən/

Weapon

武器
Meaning
a thing designed or used for inflicting bodily harm or physical damage
Example
The police found a dangerous weapon at the crime scene.
警方在犯罪现场找到了危险的武器。
B2 adverb /ɪkˈskluːsɪvli/

exclusively

专门
Meaning
only; not shared with others
Example
This service is available exclusively to premium members.
此服务仅限于高级会员。
B1 adverb /bɪˈniːθ/

Beneath

下面; 底下
Meaning
under; below; underneath
Example
The treasure lies beneath the old tree.
宝藏埋在古老的树下。
C2 adjective əˈsɪd.ju.əs

assiduous

勤奋或刻苦
Meaning
Showing great care and perseverance; diligent and hardworking.
Example
His assiduous efforts led to a successful career.
他的勤奋努力带来了成功的事业。
B2 noun /ˈhɔːrmoʊn/

hormone

荷尔蒙
Meaning
a chemical substance produced in the body that influences how the body grows or functions
Example
Insulin is a hormone that controls blood sugar levels.
胰岛素是一种控制血糖水平的荷尔蒙。
C1 adjective /ˈpiːkənt/

piquant

辛辣
Meaning
having a pleasantly sharp or spicy taste; interestingly provocative
Example
The chef added a piquant sauce to the dish to enhance its flavor.
厨师在菜肴中加入了辛辣的酱汁，以增强其味道。
C1 adjective /ˌfɪl.ænˈθrɒp.ɪk/

philanthropic

慈善的
Meaning
showing concern for the welfare of others; generous and charitable
Example
She is known for her philanthropic activities in the city.
她因在城市中的慈善活动而闻名。
B2 noun /frɔːd/

Fraud

欺诈
Meaning
wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain
Example
The company was investigated for credit card fraud and money laundering.
公司因信用卡欺诈和洗钱被调查。
C1 noun /roʊt/

rote

死记硬背
Meaning
mechanical or habitual repetition, often without understanding
Example
He learned the poem by rote without understanding its meaning.
他通过死记硬背学会了这首诗，但没有理解其含义。
C1 adjective /ɪˈmækjələt/

immaculate

完美无瑕
Meaning
perfectly clean, neat, or free from flaws
Example
Her room was immaculate, with everything in its place.
她的房间完美无瑕，一切都井井有条。
C1 noun /əˈsɪdɪti/

acidity

酸度
Meaning
the quality or degree of being acidic; the amount of acid present in a substance
Example
The acidity of the soil affects how well crops grow.
土壤的酸度会影响作物的生长。
C1 noun /ˌrɛkwɪˈzɪʃən/

requisition

要求
Meaning
An official order laying claim to the use of property or materials; a formal demand or request.
Example
The manager submitted a requisition for new office supplies.
经理提交了新的办公室用品的要求。
C1 noun æmˈbɪvələns

ambivalence

矛盾心态
Meaning
Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something; uncertainty or confusion.
Example
She felt ambivalence about taking the job offer.
她在接受工作邀请时感到矛盾心态。
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。
A2 noun /ˈtʃælɪndʒɪz/

challenges

挑战
Meaning
Difficult tasks or situations that test someone's abilities or resources.
Example
Overcoming challenges is the key to personal growth.
克服挑战是个人成长的关键。
C2 verb /ˈɛkskʌlpeɪt/

exculpate

辩解
Meaning
to show or declare that someone is not guilty of wrongdoing
Example
The lawyer worked hard to exculpate his client.
律师努力工作，为他的客户辩解。
B2 noun /saɪˈkaɪətri/

psychiatry

精神病学
Meaning
the branch of medicine focused on the study and treatment of mental illness
Example
She decided to study psychiatry to help people with mental health issues.
她决定学习精神病学，帮助有心理健康问题的人。
C2 noun /ˈfriːˌθɪŋkər/

freethinker

自由思想者
Meaning
A person who forms opinions based on reason and independent thought rather than tradition or authority.
Example
Voltaire was considered a great freethinker of his time.
伏尔泰被认为是他时代伟大的自由思想家。
C2 adjective /daɪˈɡrɛsɪv/

digressive

偏离主要话题的倾向
Meaning
Tending to depart from the main subject in speech or writing.
Example
The speaker's digressive style made the lecture difficult to follow.
演讲者的偏离主题的风格使得听讲变得困难。
B2 noun /kəˈtæstrəfi/

catastrophe

灾难
Meaning
A sudden and widespread disaster or misfortune.
Example
The earthquake was a catastrophe for the entire region.
地震对整个地区来说是一次灾难。
C2 noun /dɪsˈdʒʌŋkʃən/

disjunction

分裂
Meaning
A lack of connection between things; separation or disunity.
Example
There is a clear disjunction between theory and practice.
理论与实践之间存在明显的分裂。
C1 adjective /ˌpæθəˈdʒɛnɪk/

pathogenic

致病的
Meaning
Capable of causing disease.
Example
Some bacteria are harmless, while others are highly pathogenic.
有些细菌是无害的，而其他的则是高度致病的。
C2 verb /ˈkælsɪfaɪ/

calcify

通过钙盐沉积变硬
Meaning
To harden by deposition of calcium salts; to become rigid or inflexible.
Example
Over time, the tissue began to calcify and lose flexibility.
随着时间的推移，组织开始钙化并失去柔韧性。
C1 adverb /ˌðɛərˈtu/

Thereto

与此一起;
Meaning
to that; in addition to that
Example
The house and the garden attached thereto were sold.
房子和附带的花园已被出售。
C1 verb /daʊs/

douse

扑灭 / 倒
Meaning
to pour liquid over; to extinguish a fire or light
Example
Firefighters doused the flames with water.
消防员用水扑灭了火焰。
C2 noun/adjective /rɪˈmɒnstrənt/

remonstrant

抗议者
Meaning
A person who makes a forceful protest (noun); protesting or objecting (adjective).
Example
He was a remonstrant voice in the assembly.
他是会议中的抗议声音。
C1 adjective /ˌdɪsɪnˈdʒɛnjʊəs/

disingenuous

虚伪的
Meaning
not candid or sincere; giving a false appearance of honesty or openness
Example
She gave a disingenuous excuse for missing the meeting.
她给出了一个虚伪的借口来错过会议。
A1 pronoun /jɔːrˈsɛlf/

yourself

自己
Meaning
used to refer to the person being addressed, often for emphasis or reflection
Example
You should look after yourself.
你应该照顾自己。
A2 verb /kɪd/

kid

开玩笑
Meaning
to joke or tease; to speak in a playful manner
Example
I'm just kidding with you.
我只是在开玩笑。
B2 adjective /ˈsɪn.ɪ.kəl/

cynical

愤世嫉俗
Meaning
Believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity.
Example
She was cynical about the politician's promises.
她对政治家的承诺持愤世嫉俗的态度。
B2 adjective /kəmˈpʌlsəri/

compulsory

强制性
Meaning
Required by law or a rule; obligatory.
Example
Wearing seat belts is compulsory in most countries.
在大多数国家，佩戴安全带是强制性的。
B1 noun /rɪˈsep.ʃən/

Reception

接待; 欢迎; 活动;
Meaning
the action of receiving something or someone; a formal social occasion held to welcome someone
Example
The wedding reception was held at a beautiful hotel.
婚礼接待在一家漂亮的酒店举行。
C1 noun ɔːˈstɛr.ɪ.ti

austerity

紧缩政策
Meaning
Simple and disciplined lifestyle, avoiding luxury.
Example
The government implemented austerity measures to reduce expenses.
政府实施了紧缩措施以减少开支。
C1 noun /ˈælɔɪ/

alloy

合金
Meaning
A mixture of metals or a metal combined with another element.
Example
Bronze is an alloy of copper and tin.
青铜是铜和锡的合金。
B1 noun /ˌvɒl.ənˈtɪər/

Volunteer

志愿者
Meaning
a person who freely offers to take part in an enterprise or undertake a task
Example
Many volunteers helped distribute food to the homeless.
许多志愿者帮助无家可归的人分发食物。
B2 adjective /ˈkɒmɪkəl/

comical

滑稽
Meaning
Funny in a strange or silly way; amusing.
Example
His comical expressions made everyone laugh.
他滑稽的表情让所有人都笑了。
C1 adjective /ˈtæti/

tatty

破旧
Meaning
Worn out, shabby, or in poor condition.
Example
The sofa looked old and tatty after years of use.
沙发在多年的使用后看起来破旧不堪。
C2 adjective /ˌdɛfəˈrɛnʃəl/

deferential

尊敬的
Meaning
Showing or expressing respect and high regard.
Example
He was always deferential toward his teachers.
他总是对他的老师表现出尊敬。
C2 adjective /ˌʌnpriːpəˈzɛsɪŋ/

unprepossessing

不吸引人
Meaning
not attractive or appealing in appearance
Example
Despite his unprepossessing looks, he was very kind and intelligent.
尽管他的外貌不吸引人，他还是非常友善和聪明。
C2 verb /dɪsˈbɜːrs/

disburse

分配
Meaning
to pay out money, especially from a fund
Example
The organization will disburse the funds to the affected families.
该组织将把资金分配给受影响的家庭。
C2 adjective /ˌmæləˈdrɔɪt/

maladroit

笨拙
Meaning
clumsy or awkward in movement or behavior
Example
His maladroit attempt at fixing the chair made it worse.
他修理椅子的笨拙尝试只让事情变得更糟。
B2 noun /ˌnɔːrθˈiːst/

northeast

东北
Meaning
the direction between north and east; a region or area located in that direction.
Example
The storm is moving toward the northeast.
暴风雨正朝东北方向移动。
B2 noun /ˌɔːltəˈreɪʃən/

alteration

改变
Meaning
a change or modification made to something
Example
The tailor made an alteration to the suit.
裁缝对西装做了改变。
B1 noun /ˈkaʊnti/

county

县
Meaning
A territorial division within a country, typically a region with its own local government.
Example
She grew up in a small county in northern England.
她在英格兰北部的一个小县长大。
B2 noun /ˈfɜː.tɪ.laɪ.zər/

fertilizer

肥料
Meaning
a substance added to soil to make plants grow more successfully
Example
Farmers use fertilizer to increase crop production.
农民使用肥料来提高作物产量。
C1 noun /ˈʃoʊ.və.nɪst/

chauvinist

极端偏袒的人
Meaning
A person displaying excessive or prejudiced loyalty to a group, cause, or gender.
Example
He was labeled a chauvinist after his remarks about women in the workplace.
在工作场所对女性的评论之后，他被贴上了沙文主义者的标签。
C2 adjective /ˌʌnɪkˈsɛpʃənəbl/

unexceptionable

无可指摘
Meaning
Not open to objection; acceptable and unobjectionable
Example
His behavior was unexceptionable throughout the event.
他的行为在整个事件中都是无可指摘的。
C1 noun /ˈdel.ɪ.kə.si/

Delicacy

美味佳肴; 一种精致或昂贵的食物;
Meaning
fineness of texture or structure; a choice or expensive food; sensitivity in handling
Example
The chef prepared a local delicacy that was famous throughout the region.
厨师准备了一道当地的美味佳肴，这道菜在整个地区都很有名。
B2 adjective /ˈɡreɪ.ʃəs/

Gracious

和蔼的; 礼貌的; 慷慨的;
Meaning
kind; courteous; generous;
Example
She was very gracious and thanked everyone for their help.
她非常和蔼，并感谢所有人的帮助。
B1 verb /kleɪm/

claim

声称
Meaning
to assert ownership; to state as fact
Example
He claims to be the rightful owner.
他声称自己是合法的拥有者。
C1 noun /kɑːrˈtɒɡrəfi/

cartography

制图学
Meaning
The science or practice of drawing maps.
Example
She studied cartography at university to learn how to design maps.
她在大学学习制图学，以便学会设计地图。
C1 noun /dɪˌpriː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/

depreciation

折旧
Meaning
A reduction in the value of an asset with the passage of time, due to wear and tear.
Example
The car's depreciation rate is high after five years.
五年后，汽车的折旧率很高。
C1 noun /ˌdɒmɪˈneɪʃən/

domination

统治
Meaning
the exercise of control or influence over someone or something
Example
The empire sought domination over its neighbors.
帝国寻求对其邻国的统治。
B2 noun ˈkwɒlɪti sliːp

quality sleep

优质睡眠
Meaning
Deep and healthy sleep that is adequate and restorative, ensuring physical and mental well-being
Example
Quality sleep improves cognitive function and overall health.
优质的睡眠改善认知功能和整体健康。
C2 adjective /ˌʌn.təˈwɔːrd/

untoward

意外的
Meaning
Unexpected and inappropriate or inconvenient.
Example
The meeting ended without any untoward incidents.
会议在没有任何意外事件的情况下结束。
B2 verb /kənˈtɛnd/

contend

竞争，主张
Meaning
to strive or compete for something; to assert earnestly
Example
Athletes from around the world contend for the championship.
来自世界各地的运动员为冠军而争斗。
C1 noun /ˈpriːˌæmbəl/

preamble

前言
Meaning
a preliminary statement, especially the introduction to a formal document
Example
The preamble of the constitution outlines its guiding principles.
宪法的序言概述了其指导原则。
C1 adjective /ˈnɒnʃələnt/

nonchalant

Meaning
Appearing calm, casual, and unconcerned.
Example
He gave a nonchalant shrug and walked away.
A2 verb /haɪd/

hide

藏
Meaning
to put or keep out of sight; to conceal from view
Example
Children like to hide during games.
孩子们喜欢在游戏中藏起来。
A2 adjective /əˈlaɪv/

Alive

活着的; 不是死的; 充满生命和能量
Meaning
living; not dead; full of life and energy
Example
The old man is still alive and healthy.
那位老人仍然活着且健康。
C1 noun /ɡɔːrd/

Gourd

葫芦
Meaning
a climbing plant with large fruits that have hard shells when dried
Example
The bottle gourd curry was delicious and nutritious.
瓶状葫芦咖喱非常美味和营养。
C1 adverb /rɪˈspek.tə.bli/

Respectably

以尊敬的方式; 体面地;
Meaning
in a way that is worthy of respect; decently; properly
Example
She was dressed respectably for the interview.
她为面试穿得体面。
C1 noun /ɪkˈspæns/

expanse

广阔的区域
Meaning
a wide, open area of land, sea, or sky
Example
The desert is a vast expanse of sand and rock.
沙漠是一个广阔的沙子和岩石区域。
B2 verb /əˈspaɪər/

aspire

渴望
Meaning
to have a strong desire to achieve something
Example
Many students aspire to study abroad.
许多学生渴望去国外学习。
B1 noun, verb /ˈlaɪsəns/

license

许可证 / 许可
Meaning
A legal permission to do something (noun); to grant such permission (verb).
Example
You must have a driving license to operate a car legally.
您必须拥有驾驶执照才能合法开车。
B2 noun /dɒk/

dock

码头
Meaning
a structure where ships are loaded, unloaded, or repaired
Example
The ship stayed at the dock for two days.
船只在码头停留了两天。
C2 noun /ˈbʌt.ə.flaɪ piː/

Butterfly Pea

蝴蝶豆
Meaning
a blue flowering plant with butterfly-shaped flowers, used to make herbal tea
Example
Butterfly pea flowers turn tea into a beautiful blue color.
蝴蝶豆花将茶水染成美丽的蓝色。
B2 verb /skɪm/

skim

快速阅读
Meaning
to move quickly over a surface or to read something quickly
Example
She skimmed through the report before the meeting.
她在会议前快速浏览了报告。
C1 noun /rɪˈfaɪnəri/

refinery

炼油厂
Meaning
an industrial facility where raw materials are processed and purified
Example
The oil refinery processes thousands of barrels daily.
石油炼油厂每天处理数千桶石油。
B2 adjective ˌiːkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl

ecological

生态的
Meaning
Relating to ecology or the environment.
Example
Deforestation threatens the ecological balance of the planet.
森林砍伐威胁到地球的生态平衡。
C1 adjective ˈɛl.ə.kwənt

eloquent

雄辩
Meaning
Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing; clearly expressing or indicating something.
Example
Her eloquent speech inspired the entire audience.
她雄辩的演讲激励了整个观众。
C2 noun /riːm/

ream

令纸
Meaning
A large quantity of paper (typically 500 sheets); informally, a large amount of something.
Example
The office ordered ten reams of paper.
办公室订购了十令纸。
C2 verb /ˌaʊtməˈnuːvər/

outmaneuver

巧妙地战胜
Meaning
to gain an advantage over an opponent by skillful or clever action
Example
The smaller company managed to outmaneuver its larger rival.
小公司成功地战胜了它的大对手。
C2 noun /ˈveɪnɡlɔːri/

vainglory

虚荣
Meaning
Excessive vanity or boastfulness about one's achievements.
Example
His speech was filled with vainglory and self-praise.
他的演讲充满了虚荣和自我吹嘘。
C1 noun /ˈswiːt.miːt/

Sweetmeat

甜点
Meaning
a small piece of confectionery or candy; a sweet delicacy
Example
The children enjoyed the traditional sweetmeats during the festival.
孩子们在节日期间享受了传统的甜点。
B1 adverb /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntli/

significantly

显著
Meaning
in a way that is large or important enough to have an effect
Example
The economy has significantly improved over the last decade.
过去十年中，经济显著改善。
A2 verb /diːl/

deal

幸福
Meaning
to distribute or give out something; to handle or manage
Example
He had to deal with many problems at work.
当她收到奖项时，她无法隐藏自己的幸福。
B2 noun /ˈkʌt.lət/

Cutlet

炸肉饼
Meaning
a small piece of meat, especially veal or lamb, for frying or grilling
Example
She served delicious chicken cutlets for dinner.
她为晚餐提供了美味的炸鸡肉饼。
C1 adjective /ˈbɔɪənt/ or /ˈbuːjənt/

buoyant

漂浮的，愉快的
Meaning
Able to float easily; cheerful and optimistic.
Example
She remained buoyant despite the difficulties.
她在困难面前依然保持乐观。
C2 noun /ˈvɪrjʊləns/

virulence

毒性
Meaning
The severity or harmfulness of a disease or poison.
Example
Scientists studied the virulence of the new virus strain.
科学家研究了新病毒株的毒性。
B2 adjective/noun /ˈmaɪ.nər/

minor

微小 / 未成年
Meaning
less important, serious, or significant; a person under the legal age
Example
Luckily, the accident caused only minor injuries.
幸运的是，事故只造成了轻微伤害。
B1 adjective /ˈθæŋk.fəl/

Thankful

感激的
Meaning
pleased and relieved; expressing gratitude; appreciative
Example
I am thankful for all your help and support.
我感谢你所有的帮助和支持。