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B2 noun /dʒɔɪnt/

Joint

关节; 共同
Meaning
a point at which parts of the body are connected; shared by two or more people
Example
The joint effort of the team led to the project's success.
团队的共同努力导致了项目的成功。
C2 noun /ˈneɪvəri/

knavery

欺诈
Meaning
dishonest or deceitful behavior; trickery
Example
The politician’s knavery was exposed by the media.
政治家的欺诈被媒体揭露了。
A2 verb /kwɪt/

quit

辞职
Meaning
to stop doing something; to leave a job or position
Example
She decided to quit her job and start her own business.
她决定辞职并开始自己的生意。
C2 adjective /ˌkloʊs ˈhɔːld/

close-hauled

逆风航行
Meaning
of a sailing ship, sailing as nearly as possible towards the direction from which the wind is blowing.
Example
The yacht was close-hauled as it cut through the waves.
那艘游艇在波浪中紧贴风向行驶。
C2 noun /ˌfɪziˈɒnəmi/

physiognomy

面部特征分析
Meaning
the study of facial features to judge character or personality
Example
He believed in physiognomy and tried to read people's personalities from their faces.
他相信面相学，并试图通过人的面部来解读他们的个性。
C1 adjective /ˌfʊl ˈbɒd.id/

full-bodied

口感浓烈
Meaning
Having a strong, rich, and robust quality, especially of wine, coffee, or voice.
Example
He prefers a full-bodied red wine with his dinner.
他喜欢与晚餐搭配的口感浓烈的红酒。
C1 noun kənˈɡlɒm.ər.ət

conglomerate

企业集团
Meaning
A large corporation formed by the merging of separate and diverse firms.
Example
The company grew into a multinational conglomerate.
这家公司发展成为一家跨国企业集团。
B2 noun /ˌpɪə.riˈɒd.ɪ.kəl/

periodical

期刊
Meaning
a magazine or journal published at regular intervals
Example
She subscribed to a science periodical.
她订阅了一个科学期刊。
C2 adjective /kəˈpeɪ.ʃəs/

Capacious

宽敞的; 大的; 宽阔的;
Meaning
having a lot of space inside; roomy and spacious
Example
The capacious hall can accommodate five hundred people.
这个宽敞的大厅可以容纳五百人。
C1 noun /ˌsʌb.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən/

substitution

替换
Meaning
the action of replacing someone or something with another
Example
The substitution of the old system with the new one was difficult.
将旧系统替换为新系统是困难的。
A1 pronoun /ˈɛniwʌn/

anyone

某人
Meaning
any person at all; used to refer to an unspecified person
Example
Does anyone know the answer to this question?
有人知道这个问题的答案吗？
B1 noun /ˈklaɪənt/

client

客户
Meaning
A person or organization using the services of a professional or company.
Example
The lawyer met with her client to discuss the case.
律师会见了她的客户，讨论案件
B1 noun /sleɪv/

slave

奴隶
Meaning
a person who is the legal property of another and is forced to work for them
Example
The abolitionist movement fought for the rights of slaves.
废奴主义者运动为奴隶的权利而奋斗。
C1 noun /mɪˈtrɒp.ə.lɪs/

Metropolis

大都市
Meaning
A very large city, especially the main city of a country or region
Example
New York is a bustling metropolis with millions of residents.
纽约是一个繁忙的大都市，拥有数百万居民。
C1 adjective /ˈeɪmləs/

Aimless

漫无目的; 无目标
Meaning
without purpose or direction; lacking a goal
Example
He wandered around the city in an aimless manner.
他在城市中漫无目的地游荡。
C1 adjective ɪmˈpɪr.ɪ.kəl

empirical

经验的或基于经验的
Meaning
Based on, concerned with, or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic.
Example
Scientific research relies on empirical evidence.
科学研究依赖于经验性证据。
C2 noun /nɪmf/

Nymph

水仙
Meaning
a mythological spirit of nature; a beautiful young woman in classical mythology
Example
The water nymph appeared by the moonlit lake.
水仙出现在月光下的湖边。
C2 noun /ˈɒnwiː/ or /ˈɑːnwiː/

ennui

倦怠
Meaning
A feeling of boredom, listlessness, or dissatisfaction arising from lack of excitement.
Example
After weeks of doing nothing, he sank into a deep sense of ennui.
在没有做任何事情的几周后，他陷入了深深的倦怠。
B2 noun /ˈsɛm.iˌsɜːr.kəl/

semicircle

半圆
Meaning
Half of a circle or something shaped like half of a circle.
Example
The students sat in a semicircle around the teacher.
学生们围绕老师坐成半圆形。
C1 noun /ˈlʊkaʊt/

lookout

瞭望, 哨位
Meaning
A place for watching; a person keeping watch.
Example
The guard kept a lookout for suspicious activity.
卫兵警惕地监视着可疑活动。
A2 noun səkˈsɛs

success

成功
Meaning
The accomplishment of an aim or purpose; the attainment of popularity or profit
Example
Success requires focus and determination.
成功需要专注和决心。
B1 noun /trænzˈleɪʃən/

translation

翻译
Meaning
the process of converting text or speech from one language into another
Example
She completed the translation of the book within two months.
她在两个月内完成了这本书的翻译。
C1 noun /ˌtɒləˈreɪʃən/

toleration

宽容
Meaning
The practice of allowing something that one does not necessarily agree with.
Example
The government promoted religious toleration.
政府促进了宗教宽容。
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。
C1 noun /ˈtɜːrmɪnəs/

terminus

终点站
Meaning
the final point or end of something, especially the final station on a railway line
Example
The train finally arrived at the terminus after a long journey.
火车经过长时间的旅行后，终于到达了终点站。
B2 noun /ˌekspləˈreɪʃən/

exploration

探索
Meaning
the action of traveling through or studying an area to learn more about it
Example
Space exploration has expanded our understanding of the universe.
太空探索扩展了我们对宇宙的理解。
C1 noun /ˈæbsɛs/

abscess

脓肿
Meaning
A swollen area within body tissue containing pus, usually caused by infection.
Example
The dentist treated the abscess in his tooth.
牙医治疗了他牙齿上的脓肿。
A2 noun /koʊtʃ/

coach

教练
Meaning
A person who helps improve others' skills or knowledge.
Example
The football coach motivated his team before the match.
足球教练在比赛前激励了他的队伍。
B2 verb /ɒpt/

opt

选择
Meaning
to choose or decide to do something instead of something else
Example
Many students opt to study abroad for better opportunities.
许多学生选择出国留学以获得更好的机会。
C1 adjective /ˈpjuː.ni/

puny

虚弱的
Meaning
Small, weak, or insignificant.
Example
He felt puny compared to his stronger classmates.
与他更强大的同学相比，他感觉自己很虚弱。
B2 noun ˈɡloʊbəl ɪˈnɪʃətɪvz

global initiatives

全球倡议
Meaning
Worldwide efforts or programs aimed at addressing global challenges or achieving common goals.
Example
Global initiatives inspire better waste management practices.
全球倡议激发了更好的废物管理实践。
C2 adjective ˌɪn.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs

inefficacious

无效
Meaning
Not producing any or the desired effect; ineffective.
Example
The treatment was inefficacious in curing the disease.
该治疗对治愈疾病无效。
C1 adverb /ˈeɪ.mi.ə.bli/

Amiably

友好地，以友善的方式
Meaning
in a friendly and pleasant manner
Example
They discussed the issue amiably without any arguments.
他们友善地讨论了这个问题，没有争论。
C2 noun /liːdʒ/

liege

领主
Meaning
A feudal lord entitled to allegiance and service; a loyal subject.
Example
The knight pledged loyalty to his liege.
骑士向他的领主宣誓效忠。
C1 adjective /ˌiːvænˈdʒɛlɪkəl/

evangelical

福音派
Meaning
Relating to the Christian gospel, especially the teachings that emphasize personal faith and the authority of the Bible.
Example
She grew up in an evangelical church community.
她在一个福音派教会社区长大。
B1 noun/verb /ˈfaɪtɪŋ/

fighting

战斗
Meaning
the act of engaging in a physical or verbal conflict
Example
The soldiers were fighting bravely on the battlefield.
士兵们在战场上英勇作战。
B1 verb /straɪk/

Strike

打击
Meaning
to hit forcefully; to stop work as a form of protest
Example
Lightning strikes the tall building during the storm.
雷电在暴风雨中打击高楼。
B1 noun /ˈhjuː.mər/

humor

Meaning
The quality of being amusing or entertaining.
Example
His sense of humor always lightens the mood.
C1 noun ˈsɪmbəlɪzəm

symbolism

象征主义
Meaning
The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.
Example
The use of symbolism in the novel is masterful.
小说中的象征主义运用巧妙。
C2 verb /əˈbeɪs/

abase

贬低
Meaning
to belittle or degrade someone
Example
He refused to abase himself before the king.
他拒绝在国王面前贬低自己。
C1 adjective /rɪˈpliːt/

replete

充满
Meaning
Filled or well-supplied with something; abundantly full.
Example
The book is replete with fascinating historical details.
这本书充满了迷人的历史细节。
B2 noun /ˈraɪdər/

rider

骑手
Meaning
A person who rides a horse, bicycle, motorcycle, or other vehicle.
Example
The rider fell off the horse.
骑手从马背上摔了下来。
B2 noun /ˈmærəθən/

marathon

马拉松
Meaning
a long-distance running race, typically 42.195 kilometers (26.2 miles)
Example
She completed the marathon in under four hours.
她在不到四小时内完成了马拉松。
A1 verb /sel/

sell

卖
Meaning
to give something to someone in exchange for money
Example
They sell fresh fruits at the market.
他们在市场上卖新鲜的水果。
B2 noun /ˈæŋk.lət/

Anklet

脚链
Meaning
a piece of jewelry worn around the ankle
Example
She wore a beautiful silver anklet on her left foot.
她在左脚上戴着一个漂亮的银脚链。
C1 noun ˈpɜː.mə.kʌl.tʃər

permaculture

永续农业
Meaning
The development of agricultural ecosystems intended to be sustainable and self-sufficient.
Example
Permaculture promotes self-sufficient farming systems.
永续农业促进自给自足的农业系统。
C1 verb /ˈkɒŋɡrɪɡeɪt/

congregate

聚集, 集合
Meaning
to gather together in a group; to assemble
Example
People congregate in the town square every evening.
人们每天晚上都会在市中心的广场上聚集。
C2 noun /ˈdʒæk.dɔː/

Jack-daw

小乌鸦
Meaning
a small gray and black bird of the crow family, known for its intelligence
Example
The jackdaw collected shiny objects for its nest.
杰克道收集了闪亮的物品为它的巢。
C1 noun/verb /θrɒŋ/

throng

Meaning
A large, densely packed crowd of people or animals; to fill or be present in a place in large numbers.
Example
Tourists thronged the streets during the festival.
B1 noun, verb /spoʊk/

spoke

辐条 / 说
Meaning
As a noun, a bar connecting the center of a wheel to its rim; as the past tense of 'speak'.
Example
The bicycle's spoke was bent after the accident.
自行车的辐条在事故后弯曲了。
A1 interjection /heɪ/

hey

嘿
Meaning
used to attract attention, express surprise, or greet someone
Example
Hey, how are you doing today?
嘿，你今天怎么样？
C1 noun /ˌmɪsdɪˈmiːnər/

misdemeanor

轻罪
Meaning
A minor wrongdoing or criminal offense that is less serious than a felony.
Example
He was fined for a misdemeanor involving public disturbance.
他因公共扰乱而被罚款，犯了轻罪。
A1 noun /ˈrɪv.ər/

River

河流
Meaning
a large natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another river
Example
The river flows through the valley and into the ocean.
河流穿过山谷并流入大海。
B2 noun /ˈtriː.oʊ/

trio

三人组
Meaning
A group of three people or things, especially in music or performance.
Example
The jazz trio played beautifully at the concert.
爵士三重奏在音乐会中演奏得非常精彩。
A2 adjective /trəˈdɪʃənəl/

Traditional

传统的
Meaning
relating to or following long-established customs; conventional
Example
They had a traditional wedding ceremony.
他们举办了一个传统的婚礼仪式。
B2 adjective /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/

favorable

有利的
Meaning
expressing approval or support; advantageous
Example
The weather conditions were favorable for the outdoor event.
天气条件对户外活动很有利。
C1 verb /rɪˈdiːm/

redeem

兑换
Meaning
to compensate for faults or mistakes; to exchange something for value
Example
He managed to redeem his reputation after the scandal.
他在丑闻后成功地挽回了自己的声誉。
C1 noun /rɪˈpɛərə/

repairer

修理工
Meaning
a person whose job is to fix damaged or broken things
Example
The repairer fixed the broken washing machine quickly.
修理工很快修好了坏掉的洗衣机。
B1 noun /ˈhʌntər/

hunter

猎人
Meaning
a person or animal that hunts animals for food or sport
Example
The hunter tracked the deer through the forest.
猎人追踪鹿穿越森林。
B2 noun /ˈfækəlti/

faculty

能力, 系
Meaning
an inherent mental or physical ability; a division of a university
Example
She has a remarkable faculty for languages.
她有惊人的语言能力。
C1 adverb /ˈhɛdˌlɔŋ/

headlong

全速前进
Meaning
With the head leading; in a rush or without thinking.
Example
She rushed headlong into the new project.
她全速前进地投入了新的项目。
C2 verb /əˈreɪn/

arraign

起诉
Meaning
to formally accuse someone in a court of law and ask them to respond to the charges
Example
The suspect was arraigned before the judge this morning.
嫌疑人在今天早晨被指控出庭。
C1 verb, noun /ˈɡrɪməs/

grimace

鬼脸
Meaning
to make an ugly, twisted expression on one's face, usually in disgust or pain
Example
He grimaced when he tasted the sour fruit.
他品尝到酸果实时做了一个鬼脸。
A2 verb /pʊʃ/

push

推
Meaning
to exert force to move something away from oneself; to press against
Example
Push the button to ring the bell.
按下按钮以响铃。
C1 verb /əkˈsɛntʃueɪt/

accentuate

强调
Meaning
to emphasize or make something more noticeable
Example
The lighting accentuated the beauty of the painting.
灯光突出了画作的美感。
A2 adjective /ˈpʌblɪk/

public

公共的
Meaning
relating to or affecting the people as a whole
Example
The public demanded action on the issue.
公众要求对此问题采取行动。
C2 adjective /ˈtrɛntʃənt/

trenchant

尖锐
Meaning
expressed strongly, effectively, and clearly; sharp or cutting in style or expression
Example
Her trenchant criticism of the policy left no room for misunderstanding.
她对政策的尖锐批评没有留下误解的空间。
B2 noun/verb /ˈpriːfɪks/

prefix

前缀; 在前面添加东西
Meaning
a word, letter, or number placed before another; as a verb, to add something in front of something else
Example
Developers often prefix variables with an underscore.
开发人员经常在变量前添加下划线作为前缀。
C2 noun /ˈskɜː.vi/

scurvy

坏血病
Meaning
A disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin C, leading to weakness, gum disease, and bleeding.
Example
Sailors often suffered from scurvy during long sea voyages without fresh fruits.
在没有新鲜水果的长时间海上航行中，水手们经常患上坏血病。
C1 adjective /ˌhæpˈhæz.ɚd/

haphazard

杂乱无章
Meaning
Lacking any obvious principle of organization; random.
Example
His haphazard approach led to project failure.
他的杂乱无章的方法导致了项目失败。
B2 adjective /ɪkˌsperɪˈmentl/

experimental

实验的
Meaning
based on untested ideas or techniques; relating to experiments or testing
Example
The scientists developed an experimental drug to treat cancer.
科学家们开发了一种实验性药物来治疗癌症。
C1 adjective deft

deft

灵巧
Meaning
Neatly skillful and quick in one's movements; dexterous and adroit.
Example
The artist's deft hands created a masterpiece.
艺术家的灵巧双手创造了一件杰作。
C2 adjective /əˈdʌltəreɪtɪd/

adulterated

Meaning
describes food, drink, or medicine made weaker or impure by the addition of another substance
Example
Authorities seized adulterated drugs from the warehouse.
A2 noun /kæb/

cab

出租车
Meaning
a taxi or car for hire with a driver
Example
We took a cab to the airport.
我们坐出租车去了机场。
C2 noun, adjective, verb /ˈrɛprəˌbeɪt/

reprobate

Meaning
A person of immoral character; to express disapproval of; morally corrupt.
Example
The old reprobate spent his days gambling and drinking.
A1 noun /piːˈɛm/

pm

Meaning
abbreviation for post meridiem; after midday
Example
The meeting is scheduled at 3 pm.
C1 noun, verb /spreɪn/

sprain

扭伤
Meaning
an injury to a joint in which the ligaments are stretched or torn
Example
She sprained her ankle while running in the park.
她在公园跑步时扭伤了脚踝。
B1 noun /vəˈraɪəti/

Variety

多样性; 种类
Meaning
the quality of being different or diverse; a number of things of the same general class that are distinct in character or quality
Example
The restaurant offers a wide variety of international dishes.
这家餐厅提供种类繁多的国际菜肴。
C1 verb /ɡoʊd/

goad

挑衅
Meaning
to provoke, annoy, or urge someone to take action
Example
He tried to goad his opponent into making a mistake.
他试图激怒对手让他犯错。
C1 noun /kiː/

quay

码头
Meaning
A platform lying alongside or projecting into water for loading and unloading ships.
Example
The cargo was unloaded at the quay.
货物在码头被卸下。
B2 adjective /ˈfɔːlti/

faulty

有缺陷的
Meaning
Having defects or imperfections; not working properly
Example
The device stopped working because it was faulty.
设备停止工作，因为它有缺陷。
B1 adverb /ˈbeɪsɪkli/

basically

基本上
Meaning
in the most important or fundamental way; essentially
Example
Basically, the project was a success despite some small issues.
基本上，尽管有一些小问题，项目仍然是成功的。
B2 noun /ˈkæʒ.u.əl.ti/

Casualty

伤亡; 受害者; 损失
Meaning
a person killed or injured in a war or accident; a victim of circumstances
Example
The hospital treated many casualties from the car accident.
医院治疗了许多来自车祸的伤者。
C1 verb /ləˈmɛnt/

lament

哀悼
Meaning
to express grief, sorrow, or regret about something
Example
She lamented the loss of her childhood home.
她哀悼了失去的童年家园。
B2 noun /ˈliːf.lət/

Leaflet

传单; 宣传单
Meaning
a printed sheet of paper containing information or advertising and usually distributed free
Example
She handed out leaflets about the environmental campaign.
她分发了有关环保运动的传单。
C2 adjective /ˈruːbɪkənd/

rubicund

红润的脸
Meaning
Having a healthy reddish complexion.
Example
The old man’s rubicund face showed he was in good health.
那位老人的红润脸庞显示他身体健康。
B2 adjective /prəˈɡrɛsɪv/

progressive

进步的
Meaning
favoring or implementing new and modern ideas or policies; moving forward or improving
Example
She holds progressive views on social justice and equality.
她对社会公正和平等持有进步的观点。
B1 noun /ˈɝːθ.kweɪk/

earthquake

地震
Meaning
A sudden and violent shaking of the ground as a result of movements within the earth's crust.
Example
A powerful earthquake struck Japan last night.
昨晚日本发生了强烈的地震。
C1 adjective /ˈbloʊtɪd/

bloated

膨胀的
Meaning
swollen or puffed up, often unpleasantly
Example
After the big meal, he felt bloated and uncomfortable.
吃完大餐后，他感到肚子膨胀不适。
B2 noun /θɔːn/

Thorn

刺
Meaning
a sharp pointed part of a plant; something that causes pain or annoyance
Example
Be careful of the thorns on the rose bush.
小心玫瑰丛中的刺。
C1 noun /ɑːˌtɪkjʊˈleɪʃən/

articulation

表达
Meaning
The action of putting into words an idea or feeling of a specified type.
Example
His articulation during the debate impressed everyone.
他在辩论中的发音给大家留下了深刻印象。
C2 noun /ˈmɒnəɡrɑːf/

monograph

Meaning
A detailed written study of a single specialized subject or aspect of it.
Example
The professor published a monograph on ancient pottery.
C1 adjective /məˈlɪɡnənt/

malignant

恶性
Meaning
dangerous or harmful in influence or effect; medically, tending to invade and destroy tissue
Example
Doctors confirmed that the tumor was malignant.
医生确认肿瘤是恶性的。
B2 verb /ɪɡˈzɔːst/

exhaust

耗尽
Meaning
to tire out completely; to use up resources
Example
The long journey exhausted the children.
长时间的旅行耗尽了孩子们的精力。
C1 noun /ˈkɑr.nɪdʒ/

Carnage

屠杀
Meaning
the killing of a large number of people; widespread slaughter
Example
The battlefield was filled with carnage after the brutal war.
战争后，战场上充满了大屠杀。
C2 noun /ˈrɛd.ə.ləns/

redolence

香气
Meaning
a pleasant smell or the quality of suggesting something strongly
Example
The redolence of jasmine filled the evening air.
茉莉花的香气充满了傍晚的空气。
B2 noun /ɪnˈtɛnsəti/

intensity

强度
Meaning
The quality of being extreme, strong, or forceful in degree.
Example
The intensity of the storm frightened the villagers.
风暴的强度吓坏了村民。
C2 noun /ˌɪnˌkeɪpəˈbɪləti/

incapability

无能力
Meaning
lack of ability or power to do something; inability or incompetence
Example
His incapability to manage the team led to serious problems.
他管理团队的无能力导致了严重的问题。
B1 noun /ˈkætəɡɔːri/

category

类别
Meaning
a class or division of things regarded as having particular shared characteristics
Example
Books are arranged by category in the library.
书籍在图书馆按类别排列。
B2 verb /ɪnˈdʌldʒ/

indulge

纵容
Meaning
to allow oneself to enjoy something enjoyable, often excessively
Example
He indulged in a piece of chocolate cake after dinner.
他在晚餐后沉浸在一块巧克力蛋糕中。
C2 verb /ˌfɔːrɔːrˈdeɪn/

foreordain

预定
Meaning
to determine or decree something in advance; to predestine
Example
Some believe that our lives are foreordained by fate.
一些人相信我们的生活是命运预定的。
B2 noun /ˈpɔːt.fəʊ.li.əʊ/

portfolio

工作集、样本或工作清单
Meaning
A collection of work or samples demonstrating skills and expertise.
Example
His portfolio showcased his diverse range of skills.
他的投资组合展示了他广泛的技能。
C1 noun /ˈjuː.fə.mɪ.zəm/

euphemism

一种温和或间接的术语，用于代替被认为过于直接或严厉的词语
Meaning
A mild or indirect term substituted for one considered too harsh or direct; polite expression for something unpleasant.
Example
The phrase "passed away" is a euphemism for "died".
'已故' 是 '去世' 的委婉语。
C2 noun /səˈnɛs.əns/

senescence

衰老
Meaning
The process of growing old or the condition of aging.
Example
The biologist studied senescence in plants to understand aging.
生物学家研究了植物中的衰老过程，以理解衰老。
B2 noun səbˈstænʃəl ˈɪmpækt

substantial impact

重大影响
Meaning
A significant, considerable, and meaningful effect or influence.
Example
Substantial impact is possible even with a few hours of volunteering.
即使是几个小时的志愿者工作，也能产生重大影响。
C1 adjective /rɪˈdʒɛn.ə.rə.tɪv/

regenerative

再生的
Meaning
Able to restore or renew damaged environments, soil, or resources.
Example
Regenerative farming improves soil health and biodiversity.
再生农业改善了土壤健康和生物多样性。
C1 noun /ɪˌreɡjəˈlærɪti/

irregularity

不规则性
Meaning
lack of regularity or consistency; a deviation from what is normal, expected, or orderly
Example
The audit revealed several financial irregularities in the company’s records.
审计发现该公司的记录中存在多项财务不规则性。
C2 noun /pɪˈlɑːf/

Pillaw

皮拉夫
Meaning
a dish of rice cooked in seasoned broth, often with meat and vegetables
Example
We enjoyed a delicious chicken pillaw for dinner.
我们享用了美味的鸡肉皮拉夫作为晚餐。
A2 noun (plural) /ædz/

ads

广告
Meaning
short for advertisements; promotional messages intended to sell products or services
Example
I often skip ads when watching videos online.
我在线看视频时经常跳过广告。
C1 adjective /ˌdɪktəˈtɔːriəl/

dictatorial

独裁的
Meaning
Having or showing a tendency to tell people what to do in an autocratic way.
Example
His dictatorial style made him unpopular among colleagues.
他的独裁风格使他在同事中不受欢迎。
B2 noun /kloʊv/

Clove

丁香
Meaning
aromatic flower buds of a tree in the family Myrtaceae, used as a spice
Example
She added a few cloves to the mulled wine for extra flavor.
她在热红酒中加入了一些丁香，以增加风味。
C1 verb ɪˈnɔː.ɡjə.reɪ.tɪd

inaugurated

开幕
Meaning
Begin or introduce (a system, policy, or period) formally.
Example
The organization was inaugurated officially.
该组织已正式开幕。
C2 noun /ɡɑːrˈdiː.ni.ə/

Gardenia

栀子花
Meaning
a white or yellow fragrant flower with waxy petals
Example
The gardenia bush produced beautiful white flowers with a lovely scent.
栀子花丛开出了美丽的白花，散发出迷人的香气。
C1 adjective /ˈpjuː.nɪ.tɪv/

punitive

惩罚性
Meaning
Inflicting or intended as punishment.
Example
The company faced punitive measures for violating the law.
该公司因违反法律而面临惩罚性措施。
B2 adjective /əˈtɒm.ɪk/

Atomic

原子
Meaning
relating to atoms or atomic energy; extremely small
Example
The atomic structure of hydrogen is the simplest.
氢的原子结构是最简单的。
B2 adjective /aʊtˈreɪdʒəs/

outrageous

骇人听闻
Meaning
Shockingly bad or excessive; very unusual or amusing.
Example
The comedian told an outrageous joke.
这位喜剧演员讲了一个骇人听闻的笑话。
B2 noun/verb /flɑːk/

flock

群
Meaning
a group of birds or animals; to gather or move in a crowd
Example
Tourists flocked to the beach during summer.
游客们在夏天涌向海滩。
C1 verb /ˈrek.ən.saɪl/

reconcile

调解, 和解, 协调
Meaning
Restore friendly relations between; cause to coexist in harmony.
Example
They tried to reconcile their differences through open communication.
他们通过开放的沟通尝试调解彼此的分歧。
C2 noun /wiːl/

weal

幸福
Meaning
A raised mark on the skin left after a blow; or general well-being and prosperity.
Example
The charity worked for the common weal of the community.
当她获得奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
C1 verb /dɪsˈbænd/

disband

解散
Meaning
to break up and stop functioning as a group or organization
Example
The club decided to disband after twenty years of activity.
俱乐部在二十年的活动后决定解散。
C2 noun /ˈweɪstrəl/

wastrel

挥霍者, 无所事事的人
Meaning
A person who wastes time, money, or resources; an idler or spendthrift.
Example
The young man was dismissed as a wastrel by his family.
这个年轻人被他的家人当作挥霍者解雇了。