C1 noun /ˌdʒuː.bɪˈleɪ.ʃən/

jubilation

庆典

Meaning

a feeling or expression of great happiness and triumph

Example

There was jubilation in the streets after the victory.

胜利后街上充满了庆典气氛。

A1 noun /ˈmʌn.deɪ/

monday

星期一

Meaning

the first day of the working week following Sunday

Example

I start my new job on Monday.

我星期一开始新工作。

C2 noun /ˌθɜː.məʊˈdʒen.ɪ.sɪs/

thermogenesis

热量生产过程

Meaning

The process of heat production in living organisms, often associated with burning calories and energy expenditure.

Example

Spicy foods can enhance thermogenesis and calorie burning.

辛辣食物可以增强热生热和卡路里燃烧。

C1 noun /ˈfreɪlti/

frailty

脆弱

Meaning

The condition of being weak, delicate, or easily broken.

Example

Old age often comes with physical frailty.

衰老通常伴随着身体的脆弱。

B2 noun /ˌvæk.sɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Vaccination

疫苗接种

Meaning

the process of giving a vaccine to a person or animal to protect them against a disease

Example

Children receive vaccination against measles at an early age.

孩子们在年轻时接种麻疹疫苗。

C2 noun /ˈɪsməs/ or /ˈɪsθməs/

isthmus

地峡

Meaning

A narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas, often with water on either side.

Example

The Panama Canal cuts through the Isthmus of Panama.

巴拿马运河穿过巴拿马地峡。

B2 noun /ˈsɪnəmən/

Cinnamon

肉桂

Meaning

aromatic spice obtained from the inner bark of several tree species

Example

Cinnamon is often used in baking and desserts.

肉桂常用于烘焙和甜点中。

C2 adjective /ˈməʊdɪʃ/

modish

时髦的

Meaning

conforming to or following current fashion or style

Example

She wore a modish outfit that caught everyone’s attention.

她穿了一件时髦的衣服，引起了所有人的注意。

A2 noun /ˈdɛsktɒp/

desktop

Meaning

a computer designed to be used on a desk, typically with a separate monitor, keyboard, and mouse

Example

I keep my documents on the desktop for easy access.

B2 noun ˌtrænsfərˈmeɪʃən

transformation

转型

Meaning

A thorough or dramatic change in form, appearance, or character; a complete alteration or evolution.

Example

Digital literacy leads to economic transformation.

数字化素养推动了经济转型。

B2 verb /əˈrɪdʒɪneɪt/

originate

起源

Meaning

to come into existence; to begin; to create or produce

Example

The tradition originated in ancient times.

这个传统起源于古代。

B1 noun /ˈvaɪ.ə.ləns/

Violence

暴力; 残忍; 极端强度

Meaning

behavior involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill; extreme force or intensity

Example

The government condemned all forms of violence against civilians.

政府谴责了一切形式的暴力行为，尤其是针对平民。

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。

B1 noun /ˈproʊtiːn/

protein

Meaning

a molecule composed of amino acids essential for bodily functions

Example

Proteins are essential for building and repairing tissues in the body.

C2 noun /əˈrɔɪ.oʊ/

arroyo

干河床

Meaning

A dry creek or stream bed that temporarily fills with water after heavy rain.

Example

After the storm, the arroyo quickly filled with rushing water.

风暴过后，干河床迅速被水填满。

C2 verb /ɪnˈtræp/

entrap

Meaning

To catch or trick someone into a difficult situation.

Example

The police tried to entrap the criminal with false evidence.

C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌrʌnər/

forerunner

先驱

Meaning

A person or thing that comes before another; a predecessor or harbinger.

Example

The Wright brothers were the forerunners of modern aviation.

莱特兄弟是现代航空的先驱。

B1 noun /ˈmɛθ.əd/

Method

方法

Meaning

A particular way of doing something, especially a systematic or established procedure

Example

She developed a new method for solving mathematical problems.

她开发了一种新的数学问题解决方法。

B2 noun /ˈvɜː.dɪkt/

verdict

Meaning

a decision made by a jury or judge in a court case

Example

The jury returned a guilty verdict after three hours of deliberation.

A2 adjective /ɪnˈdʒɔɪ.ə.bəl/

Enjoyable

愉快的; 令人愉悦的

Meaning

pleasant; giving satisfaction or pleasure

Example

The movie was very enjoyable and made everyone laugh.

这部电影非常愉快，让每个人都笑了。

C2 verb /əˈdjuːs/

adduce

提供证据或理由

Meaning

To provide evidence or reasons to support an argument or idea.

Example

The lawyer adduced several examples to support his case.

律师引用了几个例子来支持他的案件。

B1 verb /ræp/

wrap

包裹

Meaning

to cover something completely with paper or cloth; to enclose

Example

Please wrap the gift in colorful paper.

请将礼物用彩色纸包起来。

B1 noun /ˈkɪləɡræm/

kilogram

千克

Meaning

the base unit of mass in the metric system equal to 1,000 grams

Example

The bag of rice weighs five kilograms.

这袋米重五千克。

A2 adverb /fɔːrˈɛvər/

forever

永远

Meaning

For all future time; for always.

Example

She promised to love him forever.

她承诺永远爱他。

C1 adjective /ˈbaɪtɪŋ/

Biting

咬; 刺骨寒冷; 尖锐的批评

Meaning

extremely cold; sharply critical or harsh

Example

The biting cold made everyone shiver.

刺骨的寒冷让所有人都颤抖了。

A1 pronoun /juː/

you

你

Meaning

used to refer to the person or people being spoken to

Example

You are doing a great job!

你做得很好！

B2 noun /maɪˈɡreɪʃən/

migration

迁徙

Meaning

the movement of people or animals from one place to another, often for better living conditions or seasonal reasons

Example

The annual migration of birds is a fascinating natural event.

鸟类的年度迁徙是一个引人入胜的自然事件。

C2 adjective /daɪˈvɜːrtɪbəl/

divertible

可转移的

Meaning

capable of being turned aside or redirected

Example

Funds from the budget are not legally divertible.

预算中的资金无法合法地转移。

B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.səns/

Licence

许可证

Meaning

a permit from an authority to own or use something, do a particular thing, or carry on a trade

Example

You need a driving licence to operate a car.

你需要驾驶执照才能驾驶汽车。

C2 noun /ˌkæv.əlˈkeɪd/

cavalcade

盛大队列

Meaning

a formal procession of people riding on horses or in vehicles

Example

The king’s arrival was marked by a grand cavalcade.

国王的到来标志着一场盛大的队列。

C1 noun njuːˈtræl.ə.ti

neutrality

中立

Meaning

The state of not supporting or helping either side in a conflict, disagreement, etc.; impartiality.

Example

Neutrality fosters trust in decision-making.

中立有助于决策中的信任。

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。

B1 adjective /ɪˈsɛnʃəl/

essential

必要的

Meaning

Absolutely necessary; extremely important.

Example

Water is essential for life.

水对生命至关重要。

C2 verb /bɪˈfɒɡ/

befog

使模糊

Meaning

to confuse or make unclear; to cover with fog or mist

Example

His mind was befogged by exhaustion.

他的思维因疲劳而模糊不清。

C2 verb /ʌnˈɑːrm/

unarm

解除武装

Meaning

to remove weapons from someone or to deprive of means of attack or defense

Example

The soldiers were ordered to unarm the prisoners.

士兵接到命令解除囚犯的武装。

A2 noun /ˈkjuː.kʌm.bər/

Cucumber

黄瓜

Meaning

a long green vegetable with watery flesh, eaten raw in salads or cooked

Example

I added fresh cucumber slices to my salad.

我在沙拉里加入了新鲜的黄瓜片。

C1 verb /ræsp/

rasp

Meaning

to speak in a rough, harsh voice or to scrape with a coarse sound

Example

He rasped out a warning before collapsing.

C1 noun, verb /ˈbʌtrəs/

buttress

扶壁，支撑

Meaning

a structure built against a wall for support; to support or strengthen

Example

The cathedral walls were buttressed to prevent collapse.

大教堂的墙壁被支撑以防止倒塌。

C2 noun /kɒn.tɪˈɡjuː.ɪ.ti/

contiguity

接壤

Meaning

the state of being in direct contact or next to each other

Example

The contiguity of the two countries facilitates trade.

这两个国家的接壤促进了贸易。

C2 adjective /kəˈrʌp.tə.bəl/

corruptible

易腐败的

Meaning

able to be morally or ethically corrupted

Example

He was known to be corruptible and often accepted bribes.

他以易腐败的著称，经常接受贿赂。

B2 verb, noun /ɪkˈsplɔɪt/

exploit

Meaning

to make full use of and derive benefit from (a resource); to use someone unfairly for one’s own advantage

Example

The company was accused of exploiting child labor.

C1 noun /ˈstætʃuːt/

statute

法律

Meaning

A written law passed by a legislative body.

Example

The new statute protects workers' rights.

新法律保护工人的权利。

B2 noun /ˈtɛl.ər/

teller

出纳员; 讲述者

Meaning

A person who counts and manages money at a bank; a person who tells or relates something

Example

The bank teller counted the cash carefully before handing it over.

银行出纳在交付现金前仔细点算了金额。

B1 noun /ˈlʌvər/

lover

情人

Meaning

a person who is in a romantic relationship or has strong affection for someone

Example

She met her lover at the café every evening.

她每天晚上都在咖啡馆与她的情人见面。

A2 adverb /ˈrɛɡjələrli/

regularly

定期地

Meaning

at regular intervals; in a regular manner

Example

She exercises regularly to stay healthy.

她定期锻炼以保持健康。

C2 adjective /ˈboʊvaɪn/

bovine

与牛相关的

Meaning

relating to cattle; showing a dull or sluggish nature

Example

Her bovine expression revealed no emotions.

她的牛性表情没有表达任何情感。

C1 verb /ɡeɪp/

gape

张嘴凝视

Meaning

to stare with mouth wide open; to be wide open

Example

The crowd gaped at the amazing magic trick.

人群睁大眼睛，惊讶地看着魔术表演。

C1 noun /ˌæntɪˈsiːdənt/

antecedent

先例

Meaning

something that came before; a previous event, condition, or cause

Example

The cultural antecedents of this festival go back centuries.

这个节日的文化先例可以追溯到几个世纪前。

B2 noun ˌɪm.plɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

implication

暗示

Meaning

A conclusion that can be drawn from something although it is not explicitly stated; a likely consequence.

Example

The implication of climate change is severe.

气候变化的暗示意义是严重的。

B1 noun, verb /ˈɛksˌreɪ/

x-ray

X光; X射线

Meaning

a form of electromagnetic radiation used to see inside objects or the human body; to examine or scan using X-rays

Example

The doctor ordered an X-ray to check for a broken bone.

医生让他拍一张X光片。

C1 verb /spɜːr/

spur

激励 / 鼓励

Meaning

To encourage or motivate someone to take action.

Example

The teacher's praise spurred him to study harder.

教师的表扬激励他更加努力学习。

B1 noun /ˈdez.ət/

Desert

沙漠

Meaning

a barren area of landscape with little precipitation; an arid region with sparse vegetation

Example

The Sahara Desert is one of the largest hot deserts in the world.

撒哈拉沙漠是世界上最大的热沙漠之一。

C1 noun /ˈælkəmi/

alchemy

炼金术

Meaning

A medieval practice combining elements of chemistry and philosophy, aimed at transforming matter, especially turning base metals into gold.

Example

Medieval scientists devoted their lives to alchemy.

中世纪的科学家们将他们的生命献给了炼金术。

C1 adjective /ˈbɔɪstərəs/

boisterous

喧闹

Meaning

noisy, energetic, and cheerful; rowdy

Example

The children were boisterous during the birthday party.

孩子们在生日派对上很喧闹。

C1 noun /ˈhɛrətɪk/

heretic

异端分子

Meaning

a person who holds beliefs that go against established religious teachings or accepted beliefs.

Example

The church declared him a heretic for his radical ideas.

教会因他的激进思想而宣判他为异端分子。

B2 noun /ˈɒt.ər/

Otter

水獺

Meaning

a mammal with webbed feet that lives near water and feeds on fish

Example

The playful otter swam gracefully in the river.

顽皮的水獺优雅地在河里游泳。

C1 verb/noun /stuːp/

stoop

幸福

Meaning

To bend one's body forward and downward; also a small porch or staircase at the entrance of a house

Example

He had to stoop to pick up the coin.

当她收到奖项时，她无法隐藏自己的幸福。

A1 noun /pɑːrk/

park

公园

Meaning

a large public area of land with grass, trees, and paths, where people can walk or relax

Example

The children were playing in the park.

孩子们在公园里玩耍。

B2 noun /ˈfɛə(r)nɪs/

fairness

公平

Meaning

the quality of being free from bias, favoritism, or injustice

Example

She always strives for fairness in her decisions.

她总是努力在决策中保持公平。

C1 adjective /kənˈteɪ.dʒəs/

Contagious

传染性; 有感染力

Meaning

likely to spread to and affect others; infectious

Example

Her laughter is contagious and makes everyone smile.

她的笑声具有传染性，让每个人都微笑。

B2 adjective spekˈtækjʊlər

spectacular

壮观

Meaning

Beautiful in a dramatic and eye-catching way; very impressive.

Example

The launch of the spacecraft was a spectacular event.

太空船的发射是一次壮观的事件。

A2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪst/

Artist

艺术家

Meaning

a person who creates art, especially paintings or drawings

Example

The artist painted a beautiful landscape.

艺术家画了一幅美丽的风景画。

B2 verb /rɪˈɡeɪn/

regain

恢复

Meaning

to get back something that was lost; to recover

Example

He regains his strength after the illness.

他在生病后恢复了力量。

C2 noun /ˈvaɪkaʊnt/

viscount

副伯爵

Meaning

A British nobleman ranking below an earl and above a baron.

Example

The viscount inherited the estate from his father.

副伯爵从父亲那里继承了庄园。

B2 noun /ˈdɔːr.mæt/

Door-mat

门垫

Meaning

a mat placed in front of a door for wiping feet

Example

Please wipe your feet on the door-mat before entering the house.

请在进入房子之前在门垫上擦脚。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈwaɪz/

unwise

不明智

Meaning

Showing poor judgment; not sensible or prudent.

Example

It would be unwise to invest all your money in one company.

把所有的钱都投入一家公司的做法不明智。

B2 adjective /kəmˈpætəbl/

compatible

兼容

Meaning

Able to exist or work together without conflict; harmonious.

Example

This software is compatible with both Windows and Mac systems.

该软件与 Windows 和 Mac 系统兼容。

A1 noun /ˈkɒf.i/

Coffee

咖啡

Meaning

a hot drink made from roasted coffee beans

Example

I need a cup of coffee to start my morning.

我需要一杯咖啡来开始我的早晨。

B1 verb /bliːd/

bleed

流血

Meaning

to lose blood from the body, especially due to injury

Example

She began to bleed from the cut on her arm.

她开始从她手臂上的割伤出血。

B2 noun /ˈsɪr.i.əs.nəs/

Seriousness

严肃; 重要

Meaning

the quality of being serious; gravity; importance

Example

The seriousness of the situation became clear when the doctor spoke.

当医生说话时，情况的严肃性变得明显。

C2 noun /ˈmædrɪɡəl/

madrigal

Meaning

A short, lyrical poem set to music, typically from the Renaissance period.

Example

The choir performed a beautiful madrigal from the 16th century.

C1 verb /fɔːrˈseɪk/

forsake

Meaning

to abandon or give up something or someone

Example

He decided not to forsake his old friends despite his success.

C1 verb /lɜːrk/

lurk

潜伏

Meaning

to remain hidden so as to wait for an opportunity to attack or observe

Example

A stranger lurked in the shadows.

一个陌生人潜伏在阴影中。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈbreɪkəbəl/

Unbreakable

不能被打破或损坏；非常强大和耐用

Meaning

not able to be broken or damaged; very strong and durable

Example

Their friendship formed an unbreakable bond.

他们的友谊形成了一个坚不可摧的纽带。

C1 noun /ˈpen.əns/

Penance

忏悔; 为做错事所接受的惩罚

Meaning

punishment that you accept for doing something wrong; an act of showing that you are sorry for sin

Example

The monk performed penance for his past mistakes.

和尚因他的过去错误而进行忏悔。

C1 adjective prəˈtræk.tɪd

protracted

延长的, 持久的, 拉长的

Meaning

Lasting for a long time or longer than expected or usual.

Example

The negotiations were protracted over months.

谈判持续了几个月。

C2 noun /ˈrɛv.ər.i/

reverie

白日梦; 心神不定

Meaning

A state of being pleasantly lost in one's thoughts; a daydream.

Example

Lost in reverie, he didn't hear his name being called.

沉浸在白日梦中，他没有听到有人叫他的名字。

C1 noun /ˈpruːdəns/

prudence

谨慎

Meaning

The quality of being cautious, wise, and exercising good judgment.

Example

She invested her money with great prudence.

她非常谨慎地投资了她的钱。

C2 noun /daɪˈvɛstɪtʃər/

divestiture

资产剥离

Meaning

the action of selling off or disposing of business interests or assets

Example

The divestiture of the subsidiary was completed last year.

子公司的资产剥离于去年完成。

C2 verb /kwɒf/

quaff

一口喝下

Meaning

to drink something heartily or in large gulps, especially an alcoholic drink

Example

He quaffed a mug of ale after the long day.

他在长时间工作后，一口气喝完了一杯啤酒。

C1 verb /ˈsætʃəˌreɪt/

saturate

Meaning

to fill completely with something until no more can be absorbed

Example

The heavy rain saturated the ground within minutes.

C1 verb /ˈwɒd.əl/

waddle

蹒跚而行

Meaning

to walk with short steps and a clumsy swaying motion, like a duck

Example

The duck waddled across the yard.

鸭子蹒跚而行穿过院子。

A2 noun /θiːf/

Thief

小偷

Meaning

a person who steals things from others

Example

The thief was caught stealing from the jewelry store.

小偷在珠宝店偷东西时被抓住了。

C2 verb /ˈtɪpəl/

tipple

小酌

Meaning

to drink alcohol, especially regularly or in small amounts

Example

He likes to tipple at the local pub after work.

他喜欢在工作后去当地的酒吧小酌一杯。

C2 verb /ˈkɒdʒɪteɪt/

cogitate

深思

Meaning

to think deeply about something; to meditate or reflect

Example

He sat by the river to cogitate on his future plans.

他坐在河边，思考他的未来计划。

C1 noun /ˈæpəθi/

apathy

冷漠

Meaning

a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern

Example

The students showed apathy towards the new rules.

学生们对新规则表现出冷漠。

C1 noun /ɪkˈspɛktənsi/

expectancy

期望

Meaning

the state of expecting something; anticipation or likelihood

Example

There was a sense of expectancy in the room before the results were announced.

在结果公布之前，房间里充满了期待感。

B2 noun /ˈmɑːrbəl/

marble

Meaning

a hard, smooth stone used in building and sculpture, often white with colored lines

Example

The floor of the palace was made of white marble.

C2 adjective /ˈstɪdʒiən/

stygian

阴暗

Meaning

extremely dark, gloomy, or forbidding

Example

They walked through the stygian cave with torches.

他们拿着火把走过了阴暗的洞。

C1 verb /kənˈviːn/

convene

集合，召集会议或集会

Meaning

to come together or assemble, especially for a meeting or formal gathering

Example

The board will convene tomorrow to discuss the new policy.

董事会将在明天召开，讨论新的政策。

C2 noun /dɪˈkæmərən/

decameron

十日谈 (博卡乔的故事集)

Meaning

A collection of 100 tales written by Giovanni Boccaccio in the 14th century, told by a group of people over ten days.

Example

The Decameron is considered a masterpiece of classical Italian literature.

《十日谈》被认为是意大利古典文学的杰作。

A2 noun/verb /ˈaɪən/ or /ˈaɪərn/

iron

铁 / 熨斗

Meaning

a strong, hard metal used in construction; also to press clothes with heat

Example

He used an iron to smooth his shirt.

他用熨斗把衬衫弄平。

C1 noun /səˈlaɪ.və/

Saliva

唾液

Meaning

the watery liquid secreted into the mouth by glands

Example

The dentist asked her to rinse the saliva from her mouth.

牙医让她把口腔里的唾液漱掉。

B1 adjective /ʃeɪpt/

shaped

成形的

Meaning

having a particular form or appearance

Example

The sculpture was shaped like a human figure.

雕塑被塑造成一个人形。

B2 adjective /ˈdɛlɪkət/

delicate

脆弱

Meaning

Easily broken or damaged; requiring careful handling.

Example

The vase is very delicate, so handle it with care.

这个花瓶非常脆弱，所以请小心拿。

B2 adjective /ˈsʌt.əl/

subtle

微妙, 轻微, 精细

Meaning

So delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe; making use of clever and indirect methods.

Example

The artist's use of color was subtle yet powerful.

艺术家对色彩的运用既微妙又有力。

C1 adjective /juːˈfɔːrɪk/

euphoric

欣快的

Meaning

Characterized by or feeling intense excitement and happiness.

Example

The fans were euphoric after their team's victory.

球迷们在他们队伍获胜后欣快不已。

A2 verb /rɪˈmeɪn/

remain

留下

Meaning

to stay in the same place; to continue to exist

Example

Only a few guests remain at the party.

只有少数客人留在派对上。

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。

B1 noun /ʃrɪmp/

Shrimp

虾

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。

C1 verb /wɪðˈhoʊld/

withhold

扣留

Meaning

to refuse to give or keep back something

Example

The company decided to withhold his bonus.

公司决定扣留他的奖金。

C1 adjective /ɪkˈspænsɪv/

expansive

广阔的

Meaning

covering a wide area or having a wide range of ideas or emotions

Example

They enjoyed the expansive view from the hilltop.

他们享受从山顶看到的广阔景色。

C2 adjective /ˌɛf.ɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs/

efficacious

有效的

Meaning

Successful in producing a desired or intended result; effective.

Example

The vaccine proved highly efficacious in preventing infections.

疫苗在预防感染方面证明是非常有效的。

C1 adjective /ˌɪnədˈvɜːrtənt/

inadvertent

无意的, 非故意的

Meaning

Not resulting from or achieved through deliberate planning; unintentional.

Example

Her inadvertent mistake caused a delay in the project.

她的无意错误导致了项目的延迟。

B2 noun/adjective /kənˈstɪtʃuənt/

constituent

成分 / 选民

Meaning

Noun: A member of a constituency or an essential part of something. Adjective: Being a necessary part of a whole.

Example

The senator met with his constituents to discuss local issues.

参议员与他的选民会面，讨论当地问题。

B2 adjective /ˌsuː.pəˈnætʃ.ər.əl/

Supernatural

超自然的

Meaning

relating to things that cannot be explained by natural or scientific laws; beyond the normal or physical world

Example

The old house was said to have supernatural powers.

据说那座老房子具有超自然的力量。

B2 noun ˈlaɪf ɪkˌspek.tən.si

life expectancy

预期寿命

Meaning

The average period that a person may expect to live; the length of time for which something is expected to last or to continue being effective.

Example

Life expectancy depends on healthcare quality.

预期寿命取决于医疗保健质量。

C1 adjective /ɡlʌm/

Glum

沮丧的; 忧郁的; 阴郁的

Meaning

sad; dejected; downcast; gloomy

Example

He looked glum after hearing the bad news.

他听到坏消息后看起来很忧郁。

C1 verb /smɛlt/

smelt

冶炼

Meaning

to extract metal from its ore by heating and melting

Example

The workers smelt iron from its ore in the factory.

工人在工厂中从矿石中冶炼铁。

B2 verb /əbˈzɔːrb/

absorb

吸收

Meaning

to take in or soak up a liquid, energy, or information

Example

The sponge absorbed all the water.

海绵吸收了所有的水。

C1 adjective /ˈtʃɛk.ərd/

checkered

方格纹

Meaning

Having a pattern of alternating squares of different colors; also describing a past full of ups and downs or varied experiences.

Example

He had a checkered career with many highs and lows.

他有一个方格纹的职业生涯，充满了起伏。

C1 noun /ˈpɜːrɡəˌtɔːri/

purgatory

Meaning

A place or state of suffering inhabited by the souls of sinners who are expiating their sins before going to heaven; a temporary condition of torment or suffering.

Example

After the accident, the long recovery felt like a kind of purgatory.

A1 noun /ˈsɪstər/

sister

姐姐 / 妹妹

Meaning

a female sibling; a girl or woman in relation to other children of her parents

Example

My sister is coming to visit us next week.

我姐姐下周要来看我们。

C1 adjective /əbˈzɜːrvənt/

Observant

观察力强的

Meaning

quick to notice things; watchful; attentive

Example

The observant detective noticed every small detail at the crime scene.

观察力强的侦探注意到了犯罪现场的每个细节。

B2 verb /ɪnˈlɑːrdʒ/

enlarge

扩大

Meaning

to make something bigger or increase in size

Example

They decided to enlarge their house.

他们决定扩大他们的房子。

B2 noun /ˌɔː.ri.enˈteɪ.ʃən/

orientation

定向

Meaning

the process of becoming familiar with a new situation or environment

Example

The company provides an orientation for all new employees.

公司为所有新员工提供定向培训。

A2 noun /ɡoʊt/

Goat

山羊

Meaning

a farm animal with horns that gives milk and meat

Example

The farmer keeps goats for their milk and cheese.

农民养山羊为了它们的奶和奶酪。

C1 noun /ˈhjuːbrɪs/

hubris

傲慢

Meaning

excessive pride or self-confidence

Example

His hubris led to his downfall.

他的傲慢导致了他的垮台。

C1 noun /pɛnˈtæθlɒn/

pentathlon

五项全能

Meaning

An athletic contest featuring five different events.

Example

She trained hard to compete in the modern pentathlon.

她为参加现代五项全能而努力训练。

C1 adjective /ˈriː.fleks/

Reflex

反射

Meaning

an action performed without conscious thought; relating to reflection

Example

The doctor tested her reflex response by tapping her knee.

医生通过轻轻敲打她的膝盖来测试她的反射反应。

A2 noun/verb/adjective /ˈsʌbdʒɪkt/ (noun), /səbˈdʒɛkt/ (verb)

subject

主题

Meaning

noun: a topic or theme; verb: to cause to undergo; adjective: dependent or under authority

Example

The teacher introduced a new subject in class.

老师在课堂上介绍了一个新主题。