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C2 verb /dʒaʊst/

joust

Meaning
to engage in a medieval contest on horseback with lances; to compete or argue
Example
The knights prepared to joust in front of the cheering crowd.
C2 noun /ˈfɒpəri/

foppery

浮夸
Meaning
Foolish or excessive concern with one's appearance or manners; pretentious behavior.
Example
His obsession with fashion was dismissed as mere foppery.
他对时尚的痴迷被当作浮夸。
B1 noun /ˈbeɪ.kɪŋ ˈsoʊ.də/

Baking Soda

泡打粉
Meaning
sodium bicarbonate used in cooking and baking as a leavening agent
Example
Add a teaspoon of baking soda to make the cake fluffy.
加入一茶匙泡打粉使蛋糕更加松软。
A1 pronoun /ðɛər/

their

他们的
Meaning
belonging to or associated with the people or things previously mentioned
Example
Their house is on the corner.
他们的房子在角落里。
B2 verb /ˈæmplɪˌfaɪ/

amplify

放大
Meaning
to make sounds louder; to make something larger or more significant
Example
The microphone amplifies her voice.
麦克风增强了她的声音。
B2 adjective /self səˈfɪʃənt/

Self-sufficient

自给自足
Meaning
able to provide for oneself without depending on others
Example
The farm is completely self-sufficient in producing vegetables.
这个农场在蔬菜生产方面完全自给自足。
A2 noun /ɜːθ/

Earth

地球; 土壤;
Meaning
the planet on which we live; the ground or soil
Example
The astronauts could see Earth from their spacecraft in orbit.
宇航员们可以从他们的太空船上看到地球。
A2 noun/verb /ɪkˈsperɪmənt/

experiment

实验
Meaning
a test or trial carried out to discover something or prove an idea
Example
The scientist conducted an experiment on plant growth.
科学家进行了一个关于植物生长的实验。
B2 adjective /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzd/

specialized

专门的
Meaning
designed or developed for a particular purpose or function
Example
He has a specialized knowledge of ancient civilizations.
他对古代文明有专门的知识。
C1 noun dɪˌlɪb.əˈreɪ.ʃən

deliberation

深思熟虑
Meaning
Long and careful consideration or discussion.
Example
The agreement was finalized after much deliberation.
协议在经过长时间的深思熟虑后最终确定。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈɒnəd/

unhonoured

未受尊敬的
Meaning
not respected or given the recognition that is deserved; treated without honor
Example
He felt unhonoured after his years of service were ignored.
他的多年服务被忽视后，他感到自己未受尊敬。
C1 adjective /ˈtɛnəbl/

tenable

可防御的
Meaning
able to be defended or maintained against attack or objection
Example
His argument was strong and tenable in court.
他的论点在法庭上既强大又可防守。
B1 noun /paɪl/

pile

堆
Meaning
a large amount of something stacked or placed in a heap
Example
He placed the books in a pile on the table.
他把书堆放在桌子上。
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 verb /ˈdʒɪtər/

jitter

颤抖
Meaning
to shake or tremble slightly, often from fear, nervousness, or excitement
Example
He began to jitter nervously before giving his speech.
他在发表演讲前开始紧张地发抖。
B2 noun /ˌkrɛd.ɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

credibility

可信度
Meaning
The quality of being trusted and believed in; trustworthiness.
Example
His credibility as a leader remains unquestioned.
他作为领导者的可信度无可争议。
B2 noun /ˈaɪkɒn/

icon

图标, 象征
Meaning
A person or thing regarded as a symbol of something, or a graphic symbol on a screen.
Example
The singer became a cultural icon.
这位歌手成为了文化图标。
B1 noun ˈseɪ.vɪŋ

saving

储蓄
Meaning
The practice of keeping and accumulating money for future use rather than spending it immediately.
Example
Regular saving habits ensure financial security.
定期的储蓄习惯确保财务安全。
A2 noun /teɪp/

tape

胶带
Meaning
a long, narrow strip of material, often sticky on one side, used for fastening or sticking things together
Example
I need some tape to seal this box.
我需要一些胶带来封住这个箱子。
B2 noun ˈbleɪzə

blazer

西装外套
Meaning
A coloured jacket worn by members of a club, team, or school as part of a uniform.
Example
He looked sharp in his navy blue blazer at the event.
他在活动中穿着海军蓝色的西装外套，看起来很时尚。
C1 noun /ˈruːbrɪk/

rubric

评分标准 / 指南
Meaning
A set of instructions, rules, or a heading in a document, often used for grading criteria.
Example
The teacher provided a grading rubric for the assignment.
老师提供了一个作业评分标准。
B2 noun /ˈprəʊsesə/

processor

处理器
Meaning
a machine or device that processes something, especially a computer's central processing unit (CPU)
Example
The new laptop has a faster processor.
这台新笔记本电脑有一个更快的处理器。
C1 noun /ænˈθɒlədʒi/

anthology

选集
Meaning
A collection of literary works, such as poems, short stories, or essays, compiled into one volume.
Example
She contributed a poem to the new poetry anthology.
她为新的诗歌选集贡献了一首诗。
C2 adjective /ˈtrɛmjələs/

tremulous

颤抖
Meaning
shaking or quivering slightly, often from nervousness or weakness
Example
Her voice was tremulous as she gave her speech.
她的声音在演讲时颤抖。
C1 noun /fɪˈnɑːleɪ/

finale

结尾
Meaning
the last part or conclusion of a performance, event, or series
Example
The concert ended with a spectacular finale.
音乐会以一个壮观的菲纳尔结束。
C1 noun ˈmæŋɡroʊv ˈfɒrɪst

Mangrove Forest

红树林
Meaning
A coastal forest ecosystem characterized by salt-tolerant trees and shrubs that grow in intertidal zones.
Example
Sundarbans is the world's largest mangrove forest.
孙达班是世界上最大的红树林。
B1 noun /ˈɡræn(d)ˌdɔːtər/

granddaughter

孙女
Meaning
the daughter of one’s son or daughter
Example
Her granddaughter visits her every weekend.
她的孙女每个周末来看她。
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 verb /ɪnˈvɜːrt/

invert

翻转
Meaning
To turn something upside down or in the opposite position, order, or direction.
Example
He inverted the glass to let the water drain out.
他翻转了玻璃杯，让水流出来。
B1 adjective /ɑːrmd/

armed

武装的
Meaning
equipped with or carrying weapons
Example
The bank was robbed by armed men.
银行被武装分子抢劫了。
C1 verb /ˈstriːmlaɪnɪŋ/

streamlining

精简
Meaning
The process of making an organization or system more efficient by simplifying or eliminating unnecessary steps
Example
Streamlining processes can significantly reduce operational costs.
精简过程可以显著减少运营成本。
C2 noun /ˈɡraɪndstoʊn/

grindstone

磨刀石
Meaning
a thick disc of stone used for grinding, sharpening, or polishing tools
Example
The blacksmith sharpened his blade on the grindstone.
铁匠在磨刀石上磨快了他的刀片。
C2 noun /ˈæpədʒiː/

apogee

顶点
Meaning
the highest or most distant point; the climax or peak of something
Example
The empire reached its apogee during the 18th century.
帝国在18世纪达到了它的顶点。
B1 noun ruːlz ənd ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃənz

rules and regulations

规则和规定
Meaning
Official orders and laws that control how something is done.
Example
Rules and regulations alone cannot change attitudes.
单靠规则和规定无法改变态度。
C1 verb /məˈnuː.vər/

manoeuver

Meaning
To move skillfully or carefully; to guide or manipulate into a desired position.
Example
The driver skillfully manoeuvered the car through the narrow street.
B2 noun /ˌɪntəˈrʌpʃən/

interruption

中断
Meaning
the act of stopping or breaking the continuity of something; a pause caused by an external action
Example
The meeting was delayed due to an unexpected interruption.
会议因为一次意外的中断而被推迟。
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。
C1 noun /ˌrɛmɪˈnɪsəns/

reminiscence

回忆
Meaning
a story or memory about past events
Example
He shared a reminiscence of his childhood days in the village.
他分享了他在村庄的童年时光的回忆。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈspiːkəbl/

unspeakable

难以形容
Meaning
too bad or shocking to be expressed in words
Example
The survivors endured unspeakable horrors during the war.
幸存者在战争中忍受了难以形容的恐怖。
C2 noun /ˈmælɪt fɪʃ/

Mallet fish

有壳鱼
Meaning
A marine fish with a hard shell-like covering, found in coastal waters
Example
The mallet fish is known for its unique protective shell covering.
有壳鱼以其独特的保护性外壳而闻名。
C1 adjective /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənt/

emergent

新兴
Meaning
just coming into existence or becoming prominent
Example
The emergent startup quickly attracted investors.
新兴的创业公司迅速吸引了投资者。
A2 noun /ˈkæs.əl/

Castle

城堡; 宫殿;
Meaning
a large fortified building or set of buildings; a fortress
Example
The medieval castle stood majestically on top of the hill.
中世纪的城堡庄严地矗立在山顶。
B2 noun əˈbʌndəns

abundance

丰富
Meaning
A very large quantity of something; plenty
Example
The abundance of vegetables in winter is remarkable.
冬天蔬菜的丰富程度令人惊讶。
C1 noun /ˈwɔː.tər ˈtʃes.nʌt/

Water Chestnut

水栗
Meaning
aquatic plant with edible white crisp tubers
Example
Water chestnuts add a nice crunch to stir-fry dishes.
水栗为炒菜增添了愉快的脆感。
B2 noun /əˈdʒʌstmənt/

adjustment

Meaning
a small change made to improve something or make it work better
Example
The doctor made an adjustment to the patient’s medication.
A2 noun /ˈpɛni/

penny

便士
Meaning
a small coin of low value; a very small amount of money
Example
He found a penny on the sidewalk and smiled.
他在人行道上找到了一枚便士并笑了。
C1 noun /slɪt/

Slit

裂缝
Meaning
a long narrow opening or cut
Example
There was a small slit in the fabric.
布料上有一个小裂缝。
B2 adjective /prɛsˈtɪdʒəs/

prestigious

有声望的
Meaning
having a high reputation; respected
Example
Harvard University is one of the most prestigious universities in the world.
哈佛大学是世界上最有声望的大学之一。
B1 noun /ˈhaʊzɪŋ/

housing

住房
Meaning
buildings or structures where people live; accommodation
Example
The government is working to provide affordable housing for everyone.
政府正在努力为所有人提供负担得起的住房。
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。
B2 noun /haɪˈdreɪʃən/

hydration

将足够的液体提供给身体组织的过程。
Meaning
The process of providing an adequate amount of liquid to bodily tissues.
Example
Proper hydration is essential for maintaining body functions.
适当的水合作用对于维持身体功能至关重要。
C1 noun /əˈbɪs/

abyss

深渊
Meaning
a deep, immeasurable space, chasm, or void; something seemingly without end
Example
The climbers looked down into the dark abyss below.
攀登者看着下面的黑暗深渊。
C1 adjective /kəˈnɒnɪkəl/

canonical

典范的 / 被接受的
Meaning
Conforming to a general rule or accepted standard; officially recognized.
Example
Shakespeare’s works are considered canonical in English literature.
莎士比亚的作品在英语文学中被认为是典范的。
C1 noun /rɪˈdʌn.dəns/

Redundance

冗余
Meaning
the state of being not or no longer needed or useful; superfluous repetition of information
Example
The document contained redundance that made it unnecessarily long.
该文档包含冗余内容，使其变得不必要地长。
C2 noun /ˈtʃænsəri/

chancery

大法官法院
Meaning
A court of equity or the office of a chancellor.
Example
The case was taken to the chancery court for resolution.
此案件已提交至大法官法院以求解决。
C1 adjective /klæd/

clad

穿戴 / 覆盖
Meaning
dressed or covered in a particular way
Example
The knight was clad in shining armor.
骑士穿戴着闪亮的盔甲。
C2 verb /ˌɛvəˈnɛs/

evanesce

逐渐消失
Meaning
To disappear gradually; to fade away.
Example
The mist began to evanesce as the sun rose higher.
雾气在太阳升高时开始逐渐消失。
B1 noun /ˈkɑn.fɪ.dəns/

Confidence

自信
Meaning
the feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something; firm trust; self-assurance
Example
She spoke with great confidence during the job interview.
她在面试中表现出极大的自信。
C1 noun /krʌst/

crust

外壳
Meaning
the hard outer surface of something, especially bread or the Earth's outer layer
Example
He cut off the crust of the bread before eating.
他在吃之前切去了面包的外壳。
B1 noun, verb /dɪˈzaɪər/

desire

欲望
Meaning
a strong feeling of wanting something or wishing for something to happen
Example
He has a strong desire to travel the world.
他有强烈的欲望去环游世界。
C1 verb /ˈskævɪndʒ/

scavenge

在垃圾中寻找
Meaning
to search through waste or discarded material to find useful items
Example
The children scavenged for food in the garbage dump.
孩子们在垃圾堆里找食物。
C2 noun /ˈdɒldrəmz/

doldrums

Meaning
A state of inactivity, stagnation, or low spirits; also a region near the equator with calm winds.
Example
After the project failed, the team was stuck in the doldrums for months.
C2 adjective /dɪˈstreɪ/

distrait

心不在焉
Meaning
deeply distracted or absent-minded, often due to worry or grief
Example
He looked distrait after hearing the sad news.
在听到悲伤的消息后，他看起来心不在焉。
B2 verb /ɪˈvoʊk/

evoke

唤起
Meaning
to bring a feeling, memory, or image into the mind
Example
The old song evoked memories of her childhood.
那首老歌唤起了她童年的回忆。
C1 adjective /kɪˈnɛtɪk/

kinetic

动能
Meaning
Relating to or resulting from motion.
Example
Kinetic energy increases as the object moves faster.
随着物体移动得更快，动能增加。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈwəʊntɪd/

unwonted

不寻常
Meaning
Unusual, uncommon, or out of the ordinary.
Example
She spoke with an unwonted gentleness that surprised everyone.
她以一种不寻常的温柔说话，令所有人都感到惊讶。
A2 noun /əˈbɪləti/

Ability

能力; 技能
Meaning
the power or skill to do something; capacity
Example
She has the ability to solve complex problems.
她有解决复杂问题的能力。
C1 noun /kənˈvʌl.ʃən/

convulsion

抽搐
Meaning
a sudden, violent, involuntary contraction of muscles; a seizure
Example
The medicine helped prevent convulsions in children.
药物帮助预防儿童的抽搐。
C2 noun /ˈsætər/

satyr

幸福
Meaning
a creature from Greek mythology depicted as a lustful being, often half-man and half-goat; by extension, a lecherous man
Example
In the museum mural, a satyr plays the panpipes while dancing in the woods.
当她获得奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
C1 noun /ˈpɛnənt/

pennant

旗帜
Meaning
A tapering flag used for signaling or as an emblem of victory or achievement.
Example
The team raised the championship pennant proudly.
队伍骄傲地举起了冠军旗帜。
C1 adjective /əˈkɪn/

akin

相似的
Meaning
Of similar character or related by blood.
Example
His reaction was akin to shock.
他的反应与震惊相似。
C1 noun /ˈproʊtəˌʒeɪ/

protege

门徒
Meaning
a person who is guided and supported by an older and more experienced person
Example
The young artist was the protege of a famous painter.
这位年轻艺术家是著名画家的门徒。
C2 verb /ˈdʒɛsteɪt/

gestate

怀孕
Meaning
to carry and develop in the womb during pregnancy; to develop an idea over a period of time
Example
The mother whale gestates her calf for over a year.
母鲸怀孕并发展她的小鲸鱼超过一年。
B2 adjective /ˌsʌp.lɪˈmen.tər.i/

Supplementary

补充的; 附加的; 额外的
Meaning
completing or making an addition to something; additional; extra
Example
Students need to buy supplementary books for the course.
学生需要为课程购买补充书籍。
C2 noun /luːˈbrɪsɪti/

lubricity

滑润性
Meaning
the quality of being slippery or smooth; sometimes also refers to lewdness
Example
The lubricity of the surface made it difficult to walk on.
表面的滑润性使得行走变得困难。
B2 noun ˈhæb.ɪt fɔːrˌmeɪ.ʃən

habit formation

习惯形成
Meaning
The process of creating a habit through regular practice and repetition.
Example
Habit formation requires consistency and discipline.
习惯的形成需要一致性和纪律。
C2 noun /bəˈsuːn/

bassoon

一种大号木管乐器
Meaning
a large woodwind instrument with a deep sound
Example
The orchestra featured a beautiful bassoon solo.
乐团演奏了美妙的巴松独奏。
C1 adjective /ˈspjʊəriəs/

spurious

虚假的 / 假冒的
Meaning
Not genuine, authentic, or true; false or fake.
Example
The report was based on spurious claims.
报告基于虚假的声明。
B1 adjective /ˈhoʊpləs/

Hopeless

绝望的; 没有希望的
Meaning
feeling or causing despair about something; without hope; desperate
Example
The situation seemed hopeless until help arrived.
直到帮助到来之前，情况看起来毫无希望。
C1 adjective ʌnˈtʃɑːtɪd

uncharted

未标记
Meaning
Not mapped or surveyed; unknown or unexplored.
Example
The mission aimed to explore uncharted areas of the planet.
该任务旨在探索星球上未标记的区域。
B2 noun /ˌɑːr.kiˈɑː.lə.dʒi/

archeology

考古学
Meaning
the study of human history and prehistory through excavation and analysis of artifacts and structures
Example
She decided to study archeology to learn about ancient civilizations.
她决定学习考古学，以了解古代文明。
C1 noun dɪˈspær.ə.ti

disparity

差异
Meaning
A great difference or inequality.
Example
Disparity between countries must be reduced.
国家之间的差异必须减少。
C1 noun /træns/

trance

恍惚
Meaning
a half-conscious state like dreaming, often with loss of awareness of surroundings
Example
She stared out of the window as if in a trance.
她盯着窗外，好像处于恍惚状态。
C1 noun /ˈsʌtlti/

subtlety

微妙
Meaning
The quality or state of being subtle.
Example
She understood the subtlety of the situation.
她理解了局势的微妙之处。
A2 verb /mætʃ/

match

匹配
Meaning
to be equal to something; to find something that corresponds to another
Example
The colors of her dress match perfectly with her shoes.
她的裙子颜色和鞋子完美匹配。
C1 noun /dɪsˈlɛksiə/

dyslexia

阅读障碍
Meaning
A learning disorder characterized by difficulty reading due to problems identifying speech sounds and decoding words.
Example
The teacher used special methods to help the student with dyslexia.
老师使用了特殊的方法来帮助患有阅读障碍的学生。
C1 adjective /ˌkætəˈɡɒrɪkəl/

categorical

绝对的
Meaning
Absolute and without exception; expressed clearly and directly.
Example
She gave a categorical denial of the allegations.
她对指控作出了绝对否认。
C1 verb /ʃʌn/

Shun

回避
Meaning
to deliberately avoid or stay away from someone or something
Example
He shuns public attention and prefers privacy.
他避开公众注意并偏爱隐私。
A1 pronoun /wi/

we

我们
Meaning
used by a speaker to refer to himself or herself and one or more other people
Example
We are going to the park this afternoon.
我们今天下午要去公园。
C1 adjective /ˈblʌdləs/

bloodless

无血
Meaning
without bloodshed; lacking violence or vitality
Example
The revolution was surprisingly bloodless.
这场革命出奇地没有流血。
B2 noun /ˈoʊ.dər/

Odour

气味
Meaning
a distinctive smell, especially an unpleasant one
Example
The odour of fresh bread filled the kitchen.
新鲜面包的气味充满了厨房。
C1 adjective /rɪˈtɜː.nə.bəl/

Returnable

可退还的
Meaning
able to be returned or given back
Example
The bottle is returnable for a deposit refund.
这瓶瓶子可以退还存款退款。
B2 noun /məˈkænɪks/

mechanics

力学
Meaning
the branch of physics concerned with the motion of objects and the forces acting on them; also refers to the practical details of how something works
Example
He studied the mechanics of the machine before fixing it.
在修理机器之前，他研究了这台机器的力学。
C1 verb /ˌɪntərˈsɛpt/

intercept

Meaning
to stop, catch, or seize something on its way from one place to another
Example
The police intercepted the stolen car before it crossed the border.
C1 noun, adjective /dɪˈfiːtɪst/

defeatist

失败主义者
Meaning
A person who expects or is excessively ready to accept failure; showing a tendency to expect defeat.
Example
His defeatist attitude discouraged the rest of the team.
他的失败主义态度使队伍中的其他人感到灰心。
C2 verb /kənˈstrɪndʒ/

constringe

收缩
Meaning
to cause to shrink or contract; to constrict
Example
The medicine helped constringe the swollen tissues.
药物帮助收缩肿胀的组织。
C1 adjective /ɪˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

Illogical

不合逻辑的
Meaning
not reasonable or sensible; lacking logic
Example
It would be illogical to go swimming in such cold weather.
在这么冷的天气下游泳是不合逻辑的。
B2 verb /ˈpɛrɪʃ/

perish

死去
Meaning
To die, especially in a sudden or violent way.
Example
Many soldiers perished in the war.
许多士兵在战争中死去。
C1 noun /ˈɛn.kleɪv/

enclave

飞地
Meaning
a distinct area or group enclosed within a larger one
Example
The city has a small Italian enclave where traditions are preserved.
这座城市有一个小的意大利飞地，保留着传统。
B2 adjective /ˈɪrɪteɪtɪd/

irritated

恼火的
Meaning
feeling annoyed or impatient; having inflamed or sore physical condition
Example
She felt irritated by the constant noise outside her window.
窗外持续的噪音让她感到恼火。
C1 noun /dɪˌlɪb.əˈreɪ.ʃənz/

deliberations

审议
Meaning
Careful consideration and discussion before making decisions.
Example
Deliberations on sustainability continued for hours.
关于可持续性的审议持续了几个小时。
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。
C1 noun /ˈwiː.vər bɜːd/

Weaver bird

织布鸟
Meaning
a small bird that builds elaborate woven nests from grass and twigs
Example
The weaver bird skillfully constructs its intricate nest.
织布鸟巧妙地建造它复杂的巢穴
C2 verb /ˈeksɔːrsaɪz/

exorcise

Meaning
To drive out an evil spirit or bad influence through rituals or prayers.
Example
The priest was called to exorcise the spirit from the house.
A2 verb kriˈeɪt

create

创造
Meaning
To bring something into existence; to make or produce something new.
Example
Unmanaged growth can create complex challenges.
未经管理的增长可能创造复杂的挑战。
B2 verb səˈsteɪnd

sustained

持续的
Meaning
Strengthened and supported; not allowed to weaken or fail.
Example
The proposal was not sustained.
该提案没有得到支持。
C1 noun /ˈsɑːri/

Saree

纱丽
Meaning
a garment consisting of a length of cotton or silk elaborately draped around the body, traditionally worn by women from South Asia
Example
She looked elegant in her red silk saree at the festival.
她在节日上穿着红色丝绸纱丽看起来非常优雅。
B2 adjective /kənˈvɜːrtəbl/

convertible

敞篷车, 有可折叠车顶的汽车
Meaning
able to be changed into a different form or use; also a car with a roof that can be folded down
Example
She drove her new convertible along the coastal road.
她开着她的新敞篷车沿着海岸公路行驶。
C1 adjective ləˈθɑːrdʒɪk

lethargic

昏睡
Meaning
Being inactive due to lack of physical or mental energy
Example
After a heavy meal, he felt lethargic and sleepy.
吃了丰盛的晚餐后，他感到昏睡和困倦。
B1 noun /ˌɒpəˈreɪʃən/

operation

手术
Meaning
an act or process of functioning or operating
Example
The hospital performed a successful operation.
医院进行了成功的手术。
C1 noun /swiːt.laɪm/

Sweetlime

甜酸橙
Meaning
a citrus fruit that is sweeter and less acidic than regular lime
Example
The sweetlime juice was refreshing on a hot day.
甜橙汁在炎热的天气里令人耳目一新。
C1 verb, noun /dɪsˈkrɛdɪt/

discredit

诋毁
Meaning
To harm the reputation of someone or something; loss of respect or credibility.
Example
The scandal discredited the politician in the eyes of the public.
丑闻使这位政治家在公众眼中失去了信誉。
C1 adjective /ˈstɛr.aɪl/

sterile

无菌
Meaning
Free from bacteria or other living microorganisms; incapable of producing offspring.
Example
The surgeon worked in a sterile environment to avoid infection.
外科医生在无菌环境下工作以避免感染。
C2 noun /ˌmænjəˈmɪʃən/

manumission

奴隶解放
Meaning
The act of a slave owner freeing their slaves.
Example
The manumission of the slaves marked a turning point in history.
奴隶的解放标志着历史的转折点。
C1 verb/noun /skɒtʃ/

scotch

结束 / 苏格兰威士忌
Meaning
to put an end to something; also a type of whisky
Example
The report scotched the rumors of a merger.
报告停止了关于合并的谣言。
C1 noun /ˈvælər/

valor

英勇
Meaning
Great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle.
Example
The soldier was honored for his valor during the war.
士兵因在战争中表现出的英勇而受到表彰。
B1 verb /ˈkæptʃər/

capture

捕获
Meaning
to take control of something or someone by force
Example
The soldiers managed to capture the enemy base.
士兵们成功地占领了敌人的基地。
C1 adjective /ˈtʌf.tɪd/

Tufted

有小束的; 装饰着小束
Meaning
having a tuft or tufts; furnished with a tuft or clump of threads, hairs, or other material
Example
The tufted sofa looked elegant in the living room.
有小束的沙发在客厅里看起来很优雅。
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 /ˈnɪn.i/

Ninny

傻瓜
Meaning
a silly or foolish person; someone who lacks common sense
Example
Don't be such a ninny, use your brain!
不要做傻瓜，动动脑子！
B2 verb fəˈsɪl.ɪ.teɪt

facilitate

促进
Meaning
Make an action or process easier or more achievable; to help bring about.
Example
Good infrastructure facilitates economic growth.
良好的基础设施促进经济增长。