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C1 noun /ˈdʒʌŋk.tʃər/

Juncture

关键时刻
Meaning
a particular point in events or time; a critical moment when important decisions must be made
Example
At this juncture, we need to make a crucial decision about our future.
在这个关键时刻，我们需要做出关于未来的重要决策。
B1 noun /ˈsɜːdʒəri/

surgery

Meaning
a medical procedure involving the cutting of the body to treat a condition
Example
She underwent surgery to remove the tumor.
C2 noun /ˈdəʊ.lər/

dolor

痛苦
Meaning
A state of great sorrow or distress.
Example
The nation was in deep dolor after the tragedy.
国家在悲剧发生后陷入了深深的痛苦。
A2 noun /ˈkrɪk.ɪt/

Cricket

蟋蟀
Meaning
a jumping insect that makes a chirping sound by rubbing its wings together
Example
We could hear crickets chirping in the evening.
我们能在傍晚听到蟋蟀的叫声。
A2 noun dɪˈvaɪs

device

设备, 工具, 电子设备
Meaning
A thing made or adapted for a particular purpose, especially a piece of mechanical or electronic equipment.
Example
This device improves efficiency in data processing.
该设备提高了数据处理的效率。
A2 noun /frʌnt/

front

前面
Meaning
the forward-facing part of something
Example
The house has a garden in front.
房子前面有一个花园。
C2 noun /ˈdʒaɪər/

gyre

旋涡, 圆形海洋表面水流
Meaning
A circular or spiral motion or form, especially a giant circular oceanic surface current.
Example
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is trapped in a gyre.
太平洋垃圾带被困在旋涡中。
C1 adjective /ˈloʊli/

lowly

谦逊
Meaning
humble in status, position, or manner
Example
She rose from a lowly position to become the company's CEO.
她从一个低位上升成为了公司的首席执行官。
A2 adjective /ˈɑːnɪst/

honest

诚实
Meaning
free of deceit and untruthfulness; sincere
Example
She is known as an honest and trustworthy person.
她被认为是一个诚实和值得信赖的人。
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 adverb /ɪnˈɛvɪtəbli/

inevitably

不可避免地
Meaning
in a way that cannot be avoided or prevented
Example
Inevitably, the team faced challenges during the project.
不可避免地，团队在项目过程中遇到了挑战。
B2 verb /swiːp/

sweep

打扫
Meaning
to clean by brushing; to move quickly and smoothly
Example
She sweeps the floor every morning.
她每天早上打扫地板。
C1 noun /ɪˈrɛlɪvənsi/

irrelevancy

无关性
Meaning
the state of being unrelated or unimportant to the matter at hand
Example
The judge dismissed the argument because of its irrelevancy to the case.
法官因该论点与案件无关而将其驳回。
B2 noun/adjective /rɪˈpʌblɪkən/

republican

共和党人
Meaning
a member or supporter of a republican political party or system
Example
The republican candidate won the election.
共和党候选人赢得了选举。
C1 noun /ˈvaɪ.pər/

Viper

毒蛇
Meaning
a venomous snake with large hinged fangs that typically has a thick body and gives birth to live young
Example
The viper coiled up when it sensed danger.
毒蛇在感受到危险时盘成一圈。
A2 noun /ˈæk.sɪ.dənt/

accident

事故
Meaning
An unfortunate incident that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally.
Example
Safety measures aim to prevent accidents.
安全措施旨在防止事故发生。
B1 verb /lend/

lend

借出
Meaning
to give temporarily; to allow someone to use something
Example
Can you lend me your pen?
你能借给我你的钢笔吗？
C1 noun /ˈɡlædiˌeɪtər/

gladiator

角斗士
Meaning
A man trained to fight in public contests in ancient Rome.
Example
The gladiator fought bravely in the arena.
角斗士勇敢地在竞技场中作战。
C1 noun /sɪlt/

silt

泥沙
Meaning
Fine sand, clay, or other material carried by running water and deposited as a sediment.
Example
The river deposited layers of silt along its banks.
河流在其河岸上沉积了层层的泥沙。
A2 adjective /ˈsəʊʃəl/

social

社交
Meaning
relating to society or its organization
Example
She has a very social personality and enjoys meeting new people.
她有一个非常社交的个性，喜欢与新朋友见面。
B2 noun /ˈhɑːrd.ʃɪp/

Hardship

困境，痛苦
Meaning
severe suffering or privation; difficulty or distress
Example
Despite facing many hardships during the war, the family remained united and hopeful.
尽管在战争期间经历了许多困难，家庭依然保持团结和希望。
B2 noun, verb /bluːm/

bloom

开花；繁荣
Meaning
to produce flowers; to develop or flourish; a flower or the state of flowering
Example
The roses bloom beautifully every spring.
玫瑰每年春天都会美丽地开花。
C2 adjective /ˈsɪbɪlaɪn/

sibylline

希比林
Meaning
Prophetic, mysterious, or cryptic in meaning.
Example
The old woman gave a sibylline warning about the future.
那位老妇人对未来做出了一个希比林的警告。
C1 adjective ˈsɛd(ə)ntəri

sedentary

久坐的
Meaning
Characterized by much sitting and little physical activity.
Example
A sedentary lifestyle can lead to numerous health problems.
久坐的生活方式可能导致多种健康问题。
C1 noun /væt/

vat

大容器
Meaning
A large container used for holding liquids such as dye or wine.
Example
The workers filled the vat with freshly pressed grape juice.
工人们把新鲜压榨的葡萄汁倒入了大容器中。
C2 noun /bɪsk/

bisque

海鲜浓汤
Meaning
A rich, creamy soup made from shellfish.
Example
We ordered lobster bisque at the restaurant.
我们在餐厅点了龙虾浓汤。
B1 noun kəˈmɪt.i

committee

委员会
Meaning
A group of people appointed for a specific function by a larger group.
Example
A 65-member committee was formed.
成立了一个由65人组成的委员会。
C1 noun/verb /ɡrʌdʒ/

grudge

Meaning
A persistent feeling of ill will or resentment from a past insult or injury.
Example
She still holds a grudge against him for what happened years ago.
B2 noun /ˌkɔːriˈændər/

Coriander

香菜
Meaning
aromatic herb with feathery leaves used for flavoring food; also refers to the seeds used as spice
Example
Fresh coriander leaves are sprinkled on top of the curry.
新鲜的香菜叶撒在咖喱上。
B2 noun /rek/

Wreck

破坏; 残骸;
Meaning
the destruction or disabling of a ship or vehicle; something that has been badly damaged or destroyed
Example
The car wreck blocked the highway for hours.
汽车事故封锁了高速公路好几个小时。
C2 adjective /ˌɛkjʊˈmɛnɪkəl/

ecumenical

生态化宗教团结
Meaning
Promoting unity among different Christian churches or religions.
Example
The leaders gathered for an ecumenical conference to encourage dialogue.
领导们为促进对话召开了一个生态化会议。
B1 noun freɪzɪz

phrases

短语
Meaning
A small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit, typically forming a component of a clause.
Example
Learn common phrases for daily use.
学习日常使用的常见短语。
B2 noun /kənˈsɪstənsi/

consistency

一致性, 连贯性
Meaning
The quality of always behaving or performing in a similar way; uniformity.
Example
Consistency in quality is key to customer satisfaction.
质量的一致性是客户满意的关键。
C2 noun /ˈhen.ə/

Henna

海娜
Meaning
a reddish-brown dye made from the powdered leaves of a tropical shrub, used to color hair and decorate skin
Example
The bride's hands were beautifully decorated with intricate henna patterns for her wedding ceremony.
新娘的手被精美的指甲花纹装饰，用于她的婚礼仪式。
B2 noun /depθ/

Depth

深度; 深沉或深刻的特质
Meaning
the distance from the top or surface to the bottom; the quality of being intense or profound
Example
The depth of the ocean in this area reaches over three thousand meters.
该地区的海洋深度超过三千米。
A2 noun /ˈmɛnjuː/

menu

菜单
Meaning
A list of food and drinks available at a restaurant or offered at a meal.
Example
The restaurant updated its menu with new dishes.
餐厅更新了他们的菜单，加入了新菜肴。
C2 verb /bɪˈtaɪd/

betide

发生
Meaning
to happen or occur, usually of something that befalls someone
Example
Woe betide anyone who breaks the rules.
打破规则的人会遭受后果。
C2 verb /blæsˈfiːm/

blaspheme

亵渎
Meaning
to speak irreverently about God or sacred things
Example
He was accused of blaspheming during the heated argument.
他在激烈的争论中被指控亵渎。
C2 verb /kəˈriːn/

careen

失控地移动
Meaning
To move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way, especially in a specific direction.
Example
The car careened down the slippery road.
汽车在滑溜的道路上失控地冲了下去。
C1 noun /ˈwɔːkɪŋ fɪʃ/

Walking-fish

步行鱼
Meaning
a fish that can move on land using its fins and breathe air for extended periods
Example
The walking-fish can travel across dry land to find new water sources.
步行鱼可以穿越干燥的土地找到新的水源。
C2 verb /ˈɑːbvieɪt/

obviate

消除
Meaning
To remove a need or difficulty; to prevent or avoid something.
Example
This new system obviates the need for manual data entry.
这个新系统消除了手动输入数据的需要。
C2 noun /ˌnjuːməˈreɪʃən/

numeration

计数
Meaning
the action or process of counting or assigning numbers
Example
The teacher explained the basics of numeration to the students.
老师向学生解释了计数的基础知识。
B2 adverb /ˈbɪt.ə.li/

Bitterly

愤怒地; 严重地
Meaning
in an angry, hurt, or resentful way; extremely; severely
Example
She complained bitterly about the unfair treatment.
她对不公平的待遇愤怒地抱怨。
C2 adjective /ˈkɒs.ɪ.tɪd/

cosseted

过度溺爱
Meaning
pampered, treated with excessive care and attention
Example
The cosseted child always got what he wanted.
过度溺爱的孩子总是得到他想要的。
B1 noun /ˈhændˌraɪ.tɪŋ/

handwriting

手写字
Meaning
the style or manner of writing by hand.
Example
Her handwriting is very neat and easy to read.
她的手写字非常整齐，容易阅读。
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。
B1 verb /juˈnaɪt/

unite

联合
Meaning
to join together or combine; to bring people or things together
Example
The crisis helped unite the community.
危机帮助团结了社区。
B1 verb /ˈɛdjʊˌkeɪt/

educate

教育
Meaning
to give knowledge, skills, or training to someone; to teach
Example
Parents should educate their children about healthy habits.
父母应该教育他们的孩子关于健康习惯。
C2 noun /ˈkɒn.tjʊ.mə.si/

contumacy

不服从, 固执
Meaning
stubborn refusal to obey authority
Example
His contumacy led to his suspension from the council.
他的不服从导致他被从委员会中停职。
C2 noun/adjective /ælˈbaɪ.noʊ/

albino

白化病 (缺乏色素的人/动物)
Meaning
A person, animal, or plant lacking normal pigmentation, resulting in pale skin, hair, and eyes.
Example
The albino rabbit had white fur and pink eyes.
白化病兔子有着白色的毛发和粉红色的眼睛。
A1 adjective strɒŋ

strong

强壮
Meaning
Having the power to move heavy weights or perform other physically demanding tasks.
Example
A strong defense secures victory.
强大的防守确保胜利。
B1 noun /ˈlek.tʃər/

Lecture

讲座
Meaning
an educational talk to an audience, especially to students in a university or college
Example
The professor gave an interesting lecture on history.
教授做了一个有趣的历史讲座。
C2 adjective /ˈblaɪðsəm/

blithesome

愉快
Meaning
cheerful, carefree, and full of joy
Example
She entered the room with a blithesome smile that lifted everyone's spirits.
她带着愉快的笑容走进房间，大家的心情都变好了。
B2 adjective /stɜːrn/

Stern

严格的；严厉的
Meaning
serious and demanding exact conformity to rules; strict and severe
Example
The teacher gave the students a stern warning about cheating.
老师给学生们关于作弊的严厉警告。
B1 noun ˈsɛʃənz

sessions

会议, 会议期, 时段
Meaning
A meeting of an official body, especially a court of law, to conduct its business; a period devoted to a particular activity.
Example
The sessions lasted for three hours.
会议持续了三个小时。
A2 verb /ˈkʌvər/

cover

覆盖
Meaning
to put something over or upon something else to protect or conceal
Example
Please cover the food to keep it fresh.
请把食物盖上，以保持新鲜。
C1 noun /əˈpɒlədʒɪst/

apologist

辩护者
Meaning
a person who defends or justifies something, often a controversial belief or institution
Example
He is known as an apologist for authoritarian regimes.
他被认为是独裁政权的辩护者。
C1 noun /ˈʌndərˌstʌdi/

understudy

替身演员
Meaning
An actor who learns another's role to act as a replacement if needed.
Example
The understudy performed when the lead actor fell ill.
当主角生病时，替身演员上场表演。
B2 adjective /ˈpɔɪ.zən.əs/

Poisonous

有毒的; 毒性; 致命的
Meaning
containing poison; toxic; deadly
Example
The snake is highly poisonous and dangerous.
这条蛇非常有毒且危险。
B2 noun /ˈprɛmɪs/

premise

前提 / 建筑物
Meaning
a statement or idea on which reasoning or an argument is based; also a building or property
Example
His argument was based on a false premise.
他的论点是建立在一个错误的前提上的。
B2 verb /siːz/

seize

夺取
Meaning
To take hold of suddenly and forcibly.
Example
The police managed to seize the stolen goods.
警察成功没收了被盗的货物。
B2 noun /ˈwɔːfeər/

Warfare

战争
Meaning
armed conflict between different countries or groups; the activity of fighting a war
Example
Modern warfare involves advanced technology and strategic planning.
现代战争涉及先进的技术和战略规划。
A2 adjective ˈfɪz.ɪ.kəl

physical

物理
Meaning
Relating to things perceived through the senses as opposed to the mind; tangible or concrete.
Example
Physical components form the system's base.
物理组件构成系统的基础。
C2 noun /ˈɛmbəˌlɪzəm/

embolism

栓塞
Meaning
the sudden blockage of a blood vessel by a clot or other foreign matter
Example
The patient suffered a fatal pulmonary embolism.
患者遭受了致命的肺栓塞。
C1 noun /ˈbroʊkərɪdʒ/

brokerage

经纪公司
Meaning
A firm that acts as an intermediary between buyers and sellers, often charging a fee.
Example
The real estate brokerage helped them find a new home.
房地产经纪公司帮助他们找到了一处新家。
C1 noun /dɪˈsiːt/

Deceit

欺骗; 欺诈; 谎言
Meaning
the action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth
Example
His deceit was discovered when the truth about his qualifications came to light.
当关于他资历的真相浮出水面时，他的欺骗行为被揭露了。
B1 noun /ˈtaʊər/

tower

塔
Meaning
a tall, narrow structure, often a part of a building
Example
The tower stood tall above the city.
塔高高地耸立在城市上方。
B1 noun /ˈded.laɪn/

Deadline

最后期限;
Meaning
the latest time or date by which something should be completed
Example
The deadline for submitting the project is next Friday.
提交项目的截止日期是下周五。
C1 noun /ˌætəˈʃeɪ/

attache

外交参赞
Meaning
A person officially assigned to the staff of a diplomatic mission, often with a specific area of responsibility.
Example
The cultural attache organized an art exhibition in the embassy.
文化参赞在大使馆组织了一场艺术展览。
B2 noun /ˌmɒdəˈreɪʃən/

moderation

Meaning
The avoidance of excess or extremes; keeping balance or within reasonable limits.
Example
He drinks wine in moderation.
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。
B2 adjective /ˈnær.ə.tɪv/

Narrative

叙述的; 描述性的; 讲述故事的
Meaning
relating to storytelling; descriptive; telling a story; recounting events
Example
The narrative structure of the novel was quite complex.
这本小说的叙述结构相当复杂。
B2 noun ˈtrɪbjuːt

tribute

致敬
Meaning
An act, statement, or gift that is intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration.
Example
They paid tribute to the brave freedom fighters.
他们向勇敢的自由斗士表示敬意。
C1 noun /ˈpɪɡmənt/

pigment

颜料
Meaning
a natural or artificial substance used to give color to something
Example
The artist mixed different pigments to create the perfect shade of blue.
艺术家混合了不同的颜料，以创造出完美的蓝色阴影。
C2 noun /ˈnaɪsəti/

nicety

细微之处
Meaning
a fine or subtle detail, or a refined, delicate aspect of something
Example
The lawyer explained the legal niceties of the case.
律师解释了案件的法律细节。
C1 verb /ˈstɪɡmətaɪz/

stigmatize

污名化
Meaning
to describe or regard someone as worthy of disgrace or disapproval
Example
People with certain illnesses are often unfairly stigmatized.
患有某些疾病的人常常被不公正地污名化。
B2 noun /ˈfʌndˌreɪzɪŋ/

fundraising

筹款活动
Meaning
the process of collecting money for a cause or project
Example
The organization is organizing a fundraising event.
该组织正在组织一个筹款活动。
C1 noun /ˈskɛptɪk/

skeptic

怀疑者
Meaning
A person who doubts or questions accepted beliefs or claims.
Example
The scientist was a skeptic of theories without solid evidence.
这位科学家对没有确凿证据的理论持怀疑态度。
B1 noun /treɪl/

trail

小道
Meaning
a path or track left by something that has passed
Example
The hikers followed the trail through the forest.
远足者沿着森林中的小道走。
C2 noun /ˈeɪʒən swɒmp iːl/

Asian swamp eel

亚洲沼泽鳗
Meaning
a snake-like freshwater fish that can survive in muddy waters and is considered a delicacy in South Asian cuisine
Example
Asian swamp eel can breathe air and survive in shallow muddy waters.
亚洲沼泽鳗能呼吸空气并在浑浊的浅水中生存。
C1 noun /ˈsʌm.ɪt əv ðə ˈfjuː.tʃər/

Summit of the Future

未来峰会
Meaning
A high-level conference focused on addressing future challenges and opportunities.
Example
The Summit of the Future addressed global challenges.
未来峰会解决了全球性挑战。
C1 adjective /ˌɑːpərˈtuːn/

opportune

合适的时刻
Meaning
Happening at a suitable or convenient time.
Example
She arrived at an opportune moment to help.
她在合适的时刻到达，准备帮助。
B1 verb /loʊˈkeɪt/

locate

定位
Meaning
to find the exact position or place of something
Example
They managed to locate the missing keys under the couch.
他们成功地在沙发下找到丢失的钥匙。
C2 noun /kəˈpærɪsən/

caparison

马的装饰覆盖物；华丽且精致的衣物或装饰
Meaning
an ornamental covering for a horse; rich and elaborate clothing or decoration
Example
The king’s horse was adorned with a golden caparison.
国王的马装饰着金色的马披。
B2 noun əˈsʌmp.ʃənz

assumptions

假设
Meaning
Things that are accepted as true or certain to happen, without proof.
Example
His assumptions about the project were completely wrong.
他对项目的假设完全错误。
B2 noun /eɪd/

aide

助手
Meaning
An assistant or helper, especially to an important person.
Example
The senator’s aide organized the meeting with journalists.
参议员的助手组织了与记者的会议。
A2 noun /ʃiːp/

sheep

羊
Meaning
a farm animal with thick wool that is raised for its wool, meat, and milk
Example
The farmer keeps a large flock of sheep.
农民养着一大群羊。
C1 adjective /spəˈrædɪk/

sporadic

零星
Meaning
Occurring irregularly or in scattered instances rather than continuously.
Example
The region experienced sporadic rain showers throughout the week.
该地区经历了整整一周的零星降雨。
B2 noun /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

determination

决心
Meaning
Firmness of purpose; the quality of being determined; resolve.
Example
His determination to succeed was unwavering.
他为了成功的决心坚定不移。
C1 adjective + noun এক্সেসিভ স্ট্রেইন

excessive strain

过度的压力
Meaning
An amount of physical pressure or stress that is more than what is normal or acceptable.
Example
Excessive strain on fingers can cause musculoskeletal issues.
手指上的过度压力可能导致肌肉骨骼问题。
C2 noun, verb /ˈtræməl/

trammel

限制
Meaning
A restriction or impediment to freedom of action; to restrict.
Example
The strict rules trammel the creativity of the students.
严格的规则限制了学生的创造力。
B2 noun ˈskeə.sɪ.ti

scarcity

稀缺
Meaning
The state of being scarce or in short supply; shortage.
Example
Water scarcity threatens agriculture.
水资源稀缺威胁农业。
C1 noun /kʌˈstoʊ.di.ən/

Custodian

看门人; 守护者; 管理员
Meaning
a person who has responsibility for or looks after something; a caretaker or guardian
Example
The school custodian ensures that all buildings are clean and secure.
学校管理员确保所有建筑物干净和安全。
A2 adverb /ˈstrɒŋɡli/

strongly

强烈地
Meaning
in a strong manner or to a great extent
Example
She strongly believes in the power of positive thinking.
她坚信积极思考的力量。
C1 noun ˌpriːˌɒkjʊˈpeɪʃən

preoccupation

忧虑
Meaning
The state of being absorbed in thought; mental distraction.
Example
His preoccupation with work led to neglecting his personal life.
他对工作的忧虑导致忽视了个人生活。
C1 verb /siːd/

cede

放弃
Meaning
to give up power, territory, or rights to another
Example
The country ceded territory after losing the war.
这个国家在输了战争后，放弃了领土。
B2 verb /ˈkɒmbæt/

combat

对抗
Meaning
to fight against something, especially to reduce or stop it
Example
The government is taking steps to combat corruption.
政府正在采取措施来对抗腐败。
B2 adjective /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/

joyful

快乐的
Meaning
full of joy and happiness; causing joy or delight
Example
She felt joyful when she heard the good news.
听到好消息时，她感到很快乐。
C1 noun /baɪl/

Bile

胆汁
Meaning
a bitter greenish-brown alkaline fluid that aids digestion and is secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder
Example
The liver produces bile to help digest fats.
肝脏产生胆汁来帮助消化脂肪。
C1 verb /ˈstæmər/

stammer

结巴
Meaning
To speak with sudden involuntary pauses and a tendency to repeat the initial letters of words.
Example
The nervous student began to stammer during his speech.
紧张的学生在演讲中开始结巴。
C1 noun /bɒmˈbɑːrdmənt/

bombardment

轰炸
Meaning
a continuous attack with bombs or other projectiles
Example
The city endured a heavy bombardment during the war.
这座城市在战争期间承受了猛烈的轰炸。
C2 noun /hɪˈdʒɛməni/ or /ˈhɛdʒəmoʊni/

hegemony

霸权
Meaning
leadership or dominance, especially by one state or group over others
Example
The empire maintained its hegemony over neighboring states.
帝国保持了对邻国的霸权。
C2 noun (plural) /ˈɔːrdʒiːz/

orgies

狂欢
Meaning
Wild gatherings involving excessive indulgence in food, drink, or sexual activity.
Example
The ancient Romans were infamous for their lavish feasts and orgies.
古罗马人以其奢华的宴会和狂欢而闻名。
C1 verb /pləˈkeɪt/

placate

安抚
Meaning
to make someone less angry or hostile; to calm or soothe
Example
He tried to placate the angry customer with a refund.
他试图通过退款安抚愤怒的客户。
B2 noun /ˌmɪsˈfɔːrtʃən/

misfortune

不幸
Meaning
Bad luck or an unfortunate event.
Example
He suffered the misfortune of losing his job during the recession.
他在经济衰退期间失业的不幸遭遇。
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。
B2 verb /ˈɪl.ə.streɪt/

illustrate

插图
Meaning
to explain or make something clear by using examples, pictures, or comparisons
Example
The teacher used diagrams to illustrate the concept.
老师用图表来说明这个概念。
C2 noun /ˈmɒrəlɪst/

moralist

道德主义者
Meaning
A person who teaches or promotes moral principles and values.
Example
The author was known as a strict moralist in his writings.
作者以其作品中严格的道德主义者而闻名。
A1 noun /ˈlaɪ.brər.i/

Library

图书馆
Meaning
a building or room containing collections of books, periodicals, and sometimes films and recorded music for people to read, borrow, or refer to
Example
She goes to the library every weekend to study.
她每个周末都会去图书馆学习。
B1 noun /rɪˈpɔːtɪŋ/

reporting

报道
Meaning
the act of giving news or information about something
Example
Good reporting is essential for public awareness.
好的报道对公众意识至关重要。
B2 noun ˈhæb.ɪ.tæts

habitats

栖息地
Meaning
The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.
Example
Scientists envision habitats on the Moon.
科学家设想月球上的栖息地。
C1 noun /ˌʌnbɪˈliːf/

Unbelief

不信
Meaning
lack of religious belief; skepticism or doubt
Example
His unbelief in the supernatural made him a skeptic.
他对超自然的怀疑使他成为了一个怀疑者。
B1 noun /səˈlɛbrɪti/

celebrity

名人
Meaning
a famous person, especially in entertainment or sports
Example
The celebrity was surrounded by fans at the airport.
这位名人在机场被粉丝围住了。
C1 noun ˌvɒl.əˈtɪl.ɪ.ti

volatility

波动性
Meaning
Liability to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse; instability.
Example
The stock market's volatility makes investment risky.
股市的波动性使投资变得有风险。
B2 adjective /ˈhjuː.mər.əs/

Humorous

幽默的; 好笑的; 引起笑声的;
Meaning
funny; amusing; causing laughter;
Example
His humorous stories always make everyone laugh.
他的幽默故事总是让每个人都笑。
B2 verb /ɪnˈteɪl/

entail

Meaning
to involve something as a necessary or inevitable part or consequence
Example
The job will entail a lot of travel across the country.
B1 noun /ˈhɪr.ɪŋ/

Hearing

听力; 听证会
Meaning
the faculty of perceiving sounds; a session in which testimony and arguments are heard
Example
The elderly man's hearing had deteriorated, so he needed to wear a hearing aid.
老年人的听力已经恶化，因此他需要佩戴助听器。
C1 verb /ˈlɔːndər/

launder

洗衣服 / 隐瞒非法获得的钱的来源
Meaning
to wash clothes, linens, etc.; or to conceal the origins of money obtained illegally
Example
She laundered all the dirty clothes on Sunday.
她在星期天洗了所有脏衣服。
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈlʊk/

overlook

忽略
Meaning
to fail to notice or consider something; to have a view from above
Example
It's easy to overlook small details when you're in a hurry.
当你赶时间时，很容易忽略小细节。
C2 verb /ˌmɪsˈleɪ/

mislay

暂时丢失
Meaning
to lose something temporarily by putting it in the wrong place
Example
I must have mislaid my keys somewhere in the house.
我一定把我的钥匙暂时丢失在屋子里某个地方。
B2 adjective /ˈvɪɡ.ər.əs/

vigorous

充满活力
Meaning
Characterized by high energy and vitality.
Example
Regular exercise keeps the body vigorous and healthy.
定期锻炼保持身体充满活力和健康。