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A2 noun /ˈkiːbɔːrd/

keyboard

键盘
Meaning
a set of keys used to operate a computer, typewriter, or similar device for inputting text and commands
Example
She typed the report quickly on her keyboard.
她在键盘上快速打完了报告。
B2 adjective sɪˈvɪər

severe

严重的
Meaning
Very great; intense or extreme in degree.
Example
Without action, climate change impacts will become severe.
如果没有行动,气候变化的影响将变得严重。
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。
B1 noun/verb /skeɪl/

scale

刻度 / 调整大小
Meaning
A system of ordered marks used for measurement; also means to climb or to adjust in size.
Example
The company plans to scale its operations globally.
公司计划全球扩展其业务。
C2 noun /məˈnɒkrəsi/

monocracy

独裁制
Meaning
A system of government by a single person; autocracy.
Example
The nation suffered under decades of monocracy.
国家在几十年的独裁制下遭受痛苦。
C1 verb /ˈpɑːzɪt/

posit

Meaning
To assume or suggest something as a fact or basis for reasoning.
Example
The scientist posited a new theory to explain the phenomenon.
A2 verb /klaɪm/

climb

Meaning
to go up using hands and feet; to ascend
Example
We decided to climb the mountain.
我们决定爬山。
C2 noun /ˈpɑr.bəl/

Parbal

尖瓜
Meaning
A green vegetable also known as pointed gourd, commonly used in South Asian cuisine
Example
Mother prepared parbal curry with fish.
母亲做了带鱼的尖瓜咖喱。
C1 noun /kwɔːrˈtɛt/

quartet

四重奏
Meaning
A group of four people playing music or singing together.
Example
The string quartet performed beautifully at the concert.
弦乐四重奏在音乐会上表现得非常出色。
B2 verb /ɪkˈsploʊd/

explode

爆炸
Meaning
to burst or shatter violently and noisily as a result of rapid combustion or pressure
Example
The bomb exploded in the middle of the street.
炸弹在街中央爆炸了。
C2 adjective /ˈiːkwaɪn/

equine

与马有关的
Meaning
Relating to or resembling a horse.
Example
The veterinarian specialized in equine medicine.
兽医专门研究马医学。
C1 noun ˌdɛɡrəˈdeɪʃən

degradation

退化
Meaning
The condition or process of degrading or being degraded.
Example
Soil degradation due to overuse is a growing issue.
由于过度使用,土壤退化是一个日益严重的问题。
A2 adjective /ˈjuːs.ləs/

Useless

无用
Meaning
having no beneficial purpose; not useful
Example
This broken computer is completely useless.
这个坏掉的电脑完全是无用的。
B1 noun /roʊˈmæns/

Romance

浪漫
Meaning
a feeling of excitement and mystery associated with love; a love affair or relationship
Example
Their romance began when they met at the university library.
他们的罗曼史始于他们在大学图书馆相遇时。
A1 adverb /ˈmeɪbi/

maybe

也许
Meaning
used to express possibility or uncertainty
Example
Maybe we will go to the park tomorrow.
也许我们明天会去公园。
C2 adjective /ˌɪmpɪˈkjuːniəs/

impecunious

贫穷
Meaning
Having little or no money; poor.
Example
He grew up in an impecunious family.
他在一个贫穷的家庭中长大。
B2 noun /ɪnˈveɪʒən/

invasion

入侵
Meaning
An instance of invading a country, region, or personal space with armed force or unwelcome presence.
Example
The army prepared for the possibility of an invasion.
军队为可能的入侵做了准备。
C1 noun /brəˈzɪər/

Brassiere

胸罩
Meaning
a woman's undergarment designed to support the breasts
Example
She bought a comfortable brassiere for daily wear.
她买了一件舒适的胸罩,适合日常穿着。
C2 verb /pɑːrtʃ/

parch

使干燥
Meaning
to make something extremely dry, especially by exposure to heat
Example
The scorching sun began to parch the fields.
炙热的太阳开始把田地弄干。
C1 noun /daɪˈvɜː.ʃən/

Diversion

偏离
Meaning
the action of turning something aside from its course; an activity that diverts the mind
Example
The road closure forced a diversion through the countryside for all travelers.
道路封闭迫使所有旅行者通过乡村绕道而行。
C1 noun/adjective /ˈmɒnəkrəʊm/

monochrome

单色
Meaning
A photograph, painting, or screen image in black and white or varying tones of one color.
Example
The old film was shot entirely in monochrome.
那部老电影完全是用单色拍摄的。
B2 noun /ˈsɑːrdʒənt/

sergeant

中士
Meaning
A rank of non-commissioned officer in the armed forces or police.
Example
The sergeant gave orders to the soldiers before the mission.
中士在任务前向士兵发出命令。
C1 noun /ˈbærɪstər/

barrister

律师
Meaning
A type of lawyer in certain legal systems who specializes in courtroom advocacy and litigation.
Example
The barrister argued the case passionately before the judge.
律师在法官面前激情澎湃地辩论案件。
C1 noun /ˈpɛndənt/

pendant

吊坠
Meaning
a piece of jewelry that hangs from a chain worn around the neck
Example
She wore a silver pendant around her neck.
她戴着一个银色的吊坠在脖子上。
C2 noun /ˈbɜːrsər/

bursar

财务主管
Meaning
An official in a school or college responsible for financial affairs.
Example
The bursar approved the budget for the new library.
财务主管批准了新图书馆的预算。
A2 noun /ˈkæm.əl/

Camel

骆驼
Meaning
a large animal with one or two humps on its back that lives in hot dry places
Example
The camel walked slowly across the desert sand.
骆驼慢慢地走过沙漠的沙子。
B2 noun məˈtæb.əl.ɪ.zəm

metabolism

代谢
Meaning
The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.
Example
Exercise boosts metabolism and burns calories.
锻炼能提高代谢并燃烧卡路里。
B2 verb /dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒ/

discourage

Meaning
to make someone less confident or enthusiastic about doing something
Example
Failure should not discourage you from trying again.
B2 verb /pəˈzɛs/

possess

拥有 / 拥有
Meaning
To have or own something; to hold a quality or characteristic.
Example
She possesses great talent in music.
她在音乐上拥有巨大的天赋。
B2 noun /ˈɪntərfeɪs/

interface

界面
Meaning
a point where two systems, subjects, or organizations meet and interact
Example
The user interface is designed to be intuitive and user-friendly.
用户界面被设计为直观且用户友好。
B1 noun rəʊlz

Roles

角色
Meaning
A person's or thing's function in a particular situation.
Example
Defined roles improve team performance.
定义的角色改善团队表现。
C2 adjective /ˌnɒnpəˈreɪl/

nonpareil

无与伦比
Meaning
Having no equal; unrivaled or matchless.
Example
Her beauty was considered nonpareil in the region.
她的美貌在该地区被认为是无与伦比的。
C1 noun /ˈkæviˌæt/

caveat

警告
Meaning
a warning or condition to be considered before taking action
Example
The proposal was accepted with one caveat.
该提案在附带警告的情况下被接受。
B2 verb /dwel/

dwell

居住
Meaning
to live in a place; to think about something for a long time
Example
They dwell in a small cottage by the lake.
他们住在湖边的一座小屋里。
B1 adjective /ˈtwɛntiəθ/

twentieth

第二十
Meaning
coming after the nineteenth in order; being one of twenty equal parts.
Example
She was born on the twentieth of April.
她出生在四月二十日。
C1 adjective /ˈskɔːrnfəl/

Scornful

轻蔑的
Meaning
showing contempt or disdain; expressing scorn
Example
She gave him a scornful look when he made the rude comment.
当他做出粗鲁的评论时,她投以蔑视的目光。
C2 verb /kɔːk/

calk

堵塞船只的裂缝
Meaning
To make a boat or ship watertight by filling seams or cracks.
Example
The workers calked the seams of the old boat to prevent leaks.
工人们对旧船的缝隙进行了填塞,以防止泄漏。
C2 verb /dɪˈspɒnd/

despond

沮丧
Meaning
to lose confidence or hope; to become dejected
Example
After repeated failures, he began to despond.
在多次失败后,他开始感到沮丧。
C1 verb /ˈwɒb.l̩/

wobble

摇晃
Meaning
to move unsteadily from side to side; to shake or tremble slightly
Example
The table began to wobble when he leaned on it.
当他依靠在桌子上时,桌子开始摇晃。
C1 noun dʒuːˈdɪʃ.ər.i

judiciary

司法权
Meaning
The judicial authorities of a country; the system of courts that interprets and applies the law.
Example
The judiciary ensures the rule of law.
司法权确保法治。
A1 adjective /ˈjeloʊ/

Yellow

黄色的; 胆小的
Meaning
having the color of the sun or gold; cowardly
Example
The yellow flowers bloomed in spring.
黄色的花在春天盛开。
A1 noun /ʃuː/

Shoe

鞋子
Meaning
covering for the foot, typically made of leather or cloth
Example
She bought a new pair of running shoes for exercise.
她买了一双新的跑步鞋来锻炼。
C1 adjective /ˈmaʊntɪnəs/

Mountainous

山区的
Meaning
having many mountains; characterized by mountains
Example
The mountainous region was difficult to travel through.
这个山区地区很难旅行。
A2 preposition /ˈɒntu/

onto

在…上
Meaning
moving to a position on the surface of something
Example
She jumped onto the table to get the book.
她跳到桌子上去拿书。
C2 noun /əkˈsɛʃən/

accession

登基 / 接受协议
Meaning
the attainment of a position of rank or power, especially a monarch or president; the formal acceptance of an agreement or treaty
Example
The king's accession to the throne was celebrated with great ceremony.
国王登基的仪式盛大举行。
B1 noun /ˈɡædʒ.ɪt/

gadget

小工具
Meaning
A small mechanical or electronic device with a particular function, often novel or useful.
Example
He loves buying the latest kitchen gadgets.
他喜欢购买最新的厨房小工具。
A2 noun /ɡoʊst/

Ghost

鬼魂
Meaning
an apparition of a dead person believed to be able to become visible to the living; a spirit
Example
The old mansion was rumored to be haunted by the ghost of its former owner.
据说这座老宅被前任主人的鬼魂困扰。
B1 noun /ˈkɔːlɪˌflaʊər/

Cauliflower

花椰菜
Meaning
white vegetable with a compact head of undeveloped flower buds
Example
Roasted cauliflower makes a delicious and healthy side dish.
烤花椰菜做成美味又健康的配菜。
C1 adjective /ænˈtɪriər/

anterior

前部的
Meaning
Situated at or toward the front; coming before in position or time.
Example
The anterior part of the brain controls logical thinking.
大脑的前部控制逻辑思维。
A2 noun /ˈplen.ti/

Plenty

丰富; 足够
Meaning
a large or sufficient amount; abundance
Example
There is plenty of food for everyone at the party.
聚会中有足够的食物供每个人享用。
C2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈliːp/

overleap

跳过
Meaning
To jump over something; to omit or disregard something.
Example
He managed to overleap the fence easily.
他轻松地越过了栅栏。
B2 noun /ˈnæʃənəl ˈænθəm/

national anthem

国歌
Meaning
an official patriotic song of a country, performed at national events and ceremonies
Example
The national anthem was played before the international match.
国际比赛前演奏了国歌。
B2 noun /bækˈtɪəriəm/

bacterium

细菌
Meaning
A single microscopic organism belonging to the group of bacteria.
Example
The doctor explained that a single bacterium can multiply rapidly under the right conditions.
医生解释说,一个单一的细菌在适当的条件下可以迅速繁殖。
C1 verb /ˈmiː.di.eɪt/

mediate

调解
Meaning
To act as an intermediary in bringing about agreement or reconciliation between parties.
Example
She was asked to mediate between the two companies.
她被要求在两家公司之间调解。
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.
C2 noun ˌhiː.məˈfɪl.i.ə

hemophilia

血友病
Meaning
A medical condition in which the ability of the blood to clot is severely reduced, causing the sufferer to bleed severely from even a slight injury.
Example
Hemophilia treatment benefits from genetic editing.
血友病治疗受益于基因编辑。
C2 adjective /ˈɒf.biːt/

offbeat

不寻常
Meaning
Unusual, unconventional, or different from the norm.
Example
She has a very offbeat sense of humor.
她有非常不寻常的幽默感。
C2 noun /ˈneɪˌseɪ.ɪŋ/

naysaying

负面言论
Meaning
The act of expressing negative or pessimistic views.
Example
His constant naysaying discouraged the team.
他不断的负面言论使团队失去了动力。
B2 adjective, noun /ɪzˈreɪli/

israeli

以色列的
Meaning
relating to Israel or its people; a person from Israel
Example
She works for an Israeli company.
她在一家以色列公司工作。
C2 adjective /ˈɡɑːrbəld/

garbled

混乱的
Meaning
Describes speech or text that is distorted or unclear.
Example
The radio broadcast was full of garbled messages.
广播中充满了难以理解的信息。
B1 verb /ʌnˈlɒk/

unlock

解锁
Meaning
to open something that is locked; to make something accessible or available
Example
She used the key to unlock the door.
她用钥匙解锁了门。
C2 verb /kɒnˈkætəneɪt/

concatenate

连接
Meaning
To link things together in a series or chain.
Example
The program concatenates two strings into one.
程序将两个字符串连接为一个。
C2 noun /hɔːɡ plʌm/

Hog plum

豺果
Meaning
tropical fruit with yellow skin and sour taste
Example
Hog plums are often used to make pickles and chutneys.
豺果常用于制作腌制食品和酸辣酱。
C2 adjective /ˈɛdɪfaɪɪŋ/

edifying

启发性的
Meaning
Providing moral or intellectual instruction or enlightenment.
Example
The documentary was both entertaining and edifying.
这部纪录片既娱乐又启发人心。
C1 noun, verb /fɔːrd/

ford

浅滩
Meaning
A shallow place in a river where one can cross; to cross a river at such a place.
Example
The travelers decided to ford the river at dawn.
旅行者决定在黎明时分穿越河流。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈwiːldi/

unwieldy

笨重
Meaning
Difficult to carry or move because of its size, shape, or weight.
Example
The box was too unwieldy to carry up the stairs.
这个盒子太笨重了,无法把它提上楼梯。
B2 noun /ˈaɪ.lɪd/

Eyelid

眼皮
Meaning
either of the upper or lower folds of skin that cover the eye when closed
Example
Her eyelids felt heavy with sleep.
她的眼皮因睡意而感到沉重。
C1 noun /kənˈstɪtʃuənsi/

constituency

选区
Meaning
A geographical area whose residents elect a representative to a legislative body.
Example
She campaigned tirelessly across her constituency.
她在自己的选区内不知疲倦地竞选。
B2 verb /əˈkʌmpəni/

accompany

陪伴
Meaning
to go somewhere with someone as a companion or escort
Example
She asked her friend to accompany her to the concert.
她请她的朋友陪她一起去音乐会。
B1 noun /ˈsɛrəˌmoʊni/

ceremony

Meaning
A formal event or occasion, often with rituals and traditions.
Example
The graduation ceremony was held in the university hall.
C2 noun /ˌbrɪɡ.əˈdɪər/

brigadier

布里加迪尔
Meaning
A military officer rank, usually commanding a brigade.
Example
The brigadier inspected the troops before the parade.
布里加迪尔在游行前检查了部队。
B2 adjective, adverb /ˈlɒŋ taɪm/

long-time

长期的
Meaning
lasting or existing for a long period of time; having continued for many years
Example
She is a long-time friend of my family.
她是我家长期的朋友。
C1 adjective /ˈplæsɪd/

placid

平静的,安宁的
Meaning
calm and peaceful, not easily disturbed
Example
She had a placid expression despite the chaos around her.
尽管周围一片混乱,她的表情依然平静。
A2 noun /ˈroʊbɒt/

robot

机器人
Meaning
a machine capable of carrying out a complex series of actions automatically
Example
The factory uses robots to assemble cars efficiently.
工厂使用机器人高效地组装汽车。
C1 noun /ˈredʒ.ɪ.mən/

regimen

为促进或恢复健康而规定的治疗、生活方式或饮食方案
Meaning
A prescribed course of medical treatment, way of life, or diet for the promotion or restoration of health.
Example
A strict exercise regimen improves overall fitness.
严格的锻炼方案改善了整体健康。
A1 noun /biːtʃ/

beach

沙滩
Meaning
An area of sand or small stones beside the sea or a lake.
Example
They spent the day relaxing on the beach.
他们在沙滩上度过了一整天,放松自己。
B2 noun /ˈtrɪl.jən/

trillion

万亿
Meaning
a number equal to 1,000 billion, or 10^12
Example
The company's worth has risen to over a trillion dollars.
公司的价值已经超过了一万亿美元。
C2 adjective /prəˈtuːbərənt/

protuberant

突出或膨胀
Meaning
Sticking out or bulging.
Example
His protuberant belly showed after the meal.
饭后他凸出的肚子显现出来。
C1 noun /rɪˈmɔːrs/

Remorse

懊悔
Meaning
deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed; bitter regret for something done
Example
He felt deep remorse for his actions.
他对自己的行为感到深深的懊悔。
B1 adjective /ɪmˈpruːvd/

improved

改进的
Meaning
made better or enhanced in quality or condition
Example
Her health has significantly improved since last month.
她的健康自上个月以来显著改善。
A2 adverb /ˈiːzɪli/

Easily

轻松地; 容易地
Meaning
without difficulty; in a simple or effortless manner
Example
She easily solved the math problem in minutes.
她轻松地在几分钟内解决了数学问题。
A1 noun /striːt/

street

街道
Meaning
a public road in a city or town, typically with buildings on one or both sides
Example
He walked down the street to the park.
他走在街上去公园。
C2 noun /prɪˈhɛnʃən/

prehension

抓握的动作; 抓住某物的能力
Meaning
the act of grasping or seizing; the ability to take hold of something
Example
Therapists assessed the patient's prehension during hand therapy.
治疗师在手部治疗中评估了患者的抓握能力。
C1 noun /ˈnep.ə.tɪz.əm/

Nepotism

裙带关系
Meaning
the practice of favoring relatives or friends in business or politics
Example
The company was accused of nepotism in its hiring practices.
该公司在招聘过程中被指控存在内坡蒂主义。
B2 noun ˌɪntəˈlektʃuəlz

intellectuals

知识分子
Meaning
People possessing a highly developed intellect; scholars or academics.
Example
Intellectuals protested against the dominance.
知识分子反对霸权。
C1 noun /juːˈfɔː.ri.ə/

euphoria

欣快, 兴奋, 狂喜
Meaning
A feeling or state of intense excitement and happiness; elation.
Example
Winning the championship brought a sense of euphoria.
赢得冠军带来了一种陶醉的感觉。
B2 noun ˈiːkoʊˌtʊrɪzəm

Eco-tourism

生态旅游
Meaning
A form of tourism involving responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people.
Example
Eco-tourism promotes responsible travel to natural areas.
生态旅游促进了负责任的自然地区旅游。
C2 adjective /ˌhɪstriˈɒnɪk/

histrionic

Meaning
Overly dramatic or theatrical in behavior or style.
Example
Her histrionic reaction to the small problem surprised everyone.
B2 noun /ˈpær.ə.daɪs/

Paradise

天堂; 完美幸福的地方或状态; 理想的地方
Meaning
heaven; a place or state of perfect happiness; an ideal or perfect place
Example
The tropical island was like paradise for the tourists.
热带岛屿对游客来说就像天堂一样。
C2 verb /pɜːrl/

purl

发出低语声地流动
Meaning
To knit with a purl stitch; to flow with a murmuring sound (as a stream).
Example
The brook purled softly through the meadow.
小溪轻轻地流过草地。
C1 adjective ˌhaɪ.pəˈθet.ɪ.kəl

hypothetical

假设的, 假定的, 理论的
Meaning
Based on or serving as a hypothesis; supposed but not necessarily real or true.
Example
The discussion was based on hypothetical scenarios.
讨论基于假设的场景。
B2 noun /ˈfɪlmˌmeɪkər/

filmmaker

电影制作人
Meaning
a person who makes films, typically as a profession
Example
He is a well-known filmmaker in the industry.
他是业内著名的电影制作人。
C2 noun /ˌmɑːhəˈrɑːdʒə/

maharaja

马哈拉贾
Meaning
A great king, especially a ruler of one of the principal states in India.
Example
The maharaja lived in a grand palace surrounded by gardens.
马哈拉贾住在一个宏伟的宫殿里,四周是花园。
B2 noun /ɡriːf/

Grief

深深的悲伤;痛苦
Meaning
deep sorrow, especially that caused by someone's death; trouble or suffering
Example
The family was overwhelmed with grief after losing their beloved pet.
失去心爱的宠物后,家庭陷入了深深的悲伤。
C1 noun /oʊθ/

Oath

誓言
Meaning
a solemn promise or declaration; a sworn statement
Example
The doctor took an oath to help patients.
医生宣誓帮助病人。
B2 verb /dɪˈprɛs/

depress

压抑
Meaning
To make someone feel sad or without hope; to reduce the level or strength of something.
Example
The gloomy weather tends to depress people.
阴郁的天气常常使人感到抑郁。
C2 noun ˈfaɪ.təʊˌnjuː.tri.ənts

phytonutrients

植物营养素
Meaning
Bioactive compounds found in plants that have health benefits beyond basic nutrition.
Example
Green tea contains powerful phytonutrients.
绿茶含有强大的植物营养素。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɛtʃ.u.əs/

impetuous

冲动的
Meaning
Acting or done quickly and without thought or care; impulsive.
Example
His impetuous decision led to unexpected consequences.
他冲动的决定导致了意想不到的后果。
B1 adjective /ɪnˌθjuːziˈæstɪk/

enthusiastic

热情的
Meaning
Having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.
Example
The explorers were enthusiastic about the journey.
探险者对这次旅行充满热情。
B1 adjective /peɪl/

Pale

苍白的; 暗淡的; 虚弱的
Meaning
having a light color; lacking brightness or vividness; weak or faint
Example
She looked pale after being sick for a week.
她生病了一周后,看起来苍白。
B2 noun /ɪˈkweɪʒən/

equation

方程
Meaning
a mathematical statement that shows the equality of two expressions
Example
He solved the equation to find the value of x.
他解出了方程,找到了x的值。
C2 adjective /ɪmˈplaɪəbl/

impliable

可暗示的
Meaning
Capable of being implied or suggested.
Example
The meaning of the statement is not directly clear but is impliable from the context.
声明的意思并不直接明确,但可以从上下文中推断。
B2 adverb /ɪˈsɛnʃəli/

essentially

本质上
Meaning
Used to emphasize the basic or fundamental nature of something.
Example
The two plans are essentially the same.
这两个计划本质上是相同的。
C2 adjective /fɪˈdjuːʃəl/

fiducial

信任的,作为参考标准的
Meaning
based on trust or confidence; serving as a standard of reference
Example
The fiducial point on the map ensures accurate measurements.
地图上的菲杜西亚尔点确保了精确的测量。
A2 noun /ˈsɪnəmə/

cinema

电影院
Meaning
a place where films are shown to the public; the art or industry of making and showing films
Example
We went to the cinema to watch a new movie.
我们去电影院看了一部新电影。
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。
A2 adjective ˈnesəseri

necessary

必要
Meaning
Required to be done, achieved, or present; essential.
Example
Strict regulations are necessary for maintaining order.
严格的规定是必要的,以保持秩序。
B2 noun /tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒɪ.kəl ədˈvɑːns.mənt/

technological advancement

技术进步
Meaning
Progress or improvement in technology that leads to better solutions or capabilities.
Example
Technological advancement is revolutionizing healthcare.
技术进步正在革命化医疗保健。
B1 noun /ˈlaɪ.ər/

Liar

骗子
Meaning
a person who tells lies; someone who does not tell the truth
Example
Nobody trusts him because he is a liar.
没有人相信他,因为他是个骗子。
B1 noun /kɪˈlɒmɪtər/ or /ˈkɪləˌmiːtər/

kilometer

千米
Meaning
a unit of length equal to 1,000 meters
Example
The village is about five kilometers away from the town.
这个村庄离城镇大约五千米远。
C2 noun /ɪˈnɪkwɪti/

iniquity

不公
Meaning
Immoral or grossly unfair behavior.
Example
The dictator's regime was marked by corruption and iniquity.
独裁者的政权因腐败和不公而闻名。
A1 noun /tɜːrn/

Turn

转动; 转弯; 机会;
Meaning
an act of moving something in a circular direction; a change of direction; an opportunity to do something
Example
It's your turn to speak at the meeting.
轮到你在会议上发言了。
C1 verb /ɪnˈdʒen.dər/

engender

引起
Meaning
To cause or give rise to a feeling, situation, or condition.
Example
The speech engendered hope among the people.
演讲激发了人们的希望。
B1 noun /ruːt/

Root

根; 来源; 根源; 原因
Meaning
the part of a plant that grows underground; the basic cause, source, or origin of something
Example
We need to find the root of this problem to solve it permanently.
我们需要找到这个问题的根源,才能永久解决它。
B2 verb /ˈvɒmɪt/

vomit

呕吐
Meaning
to bring up food from the stomach through the mouth; to be sick
Example
The patient began to vomit after taking the medication.
病人在服药后开始呕吐。
C1 adjective /ˈpɛnɪtənt/

penitent

懊悔的
Meaning
Feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong.
Example
She was penitent after shouting at her friend.
她在对她的朋友大喊之后感到懊悔。
B2 noun /ˌɑb.lɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

Obligation

义务
Meaning
a duty or commitment; something that must be done legally or morally
Example
Parents have an obligation to care for their children.
父母有责任照顾他们的孩子。
C1 noun /braɪn/

brine

盐水
Meaning
Water saturated with salt, often used for preserving food.
Example
The olives were stored in brine to keep them fresh.
橄榄被保存在盐水中以保持新鲜。
C2 noun /ˈlɛtʃ.əri/

lechery

色欲
Meaning
excessive or offensive sexual desire; lustfulness
Example
The novel depicted the lechery of corrupt nobles.
这本小说描述了腐化贵族的色欲。
C2 verb /proʊˈskraɪb/

proscribe

禁止
Meaning
to forbid something by law or authority
Example
The new law will proscribe the use of harmful chemicals in farming.
新法律将禁止在农业中使用有害化学品。
C2 verb /prɪˈpɒndəreɪt/

preponderate

占优势
Meaning
To be greater in influence, weight, or number.
Example
In the debate, logical arguments preponderated over emotional appeals.
在辩论中,逻辑论点优于情感呼吁。