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。

C1 noun /ˈpleɪdʒərɪzəm/

plagiarism

剽窃

Meaning

the practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own

Example

The student was expelled for committing plagiarism in his essay.

学生因在论文中剽窃被开除。

C1 verb /ɪnˈɡreɪv/

engrave

雕刻

Meaning

to cut or carve a design, letter, or pattern into a hard surface

Example

The craftsman engraved her name on the silver ring.

工匠在银戒指上刻下了她的名字。

A2 noun /dʒɪm/

gym

健身房

Meaning

a place equipped for physical exercise and fitness training

Example

He goes to the gym every morning to work out.

他每天早晨去健身房锻炼。

C1 noun /zest/

Zest

热情；精力与兴奋；柑橘类水果的外皮

Meaning

great enthusiasm and energy; excitement and vigor; the outer peel of a citrus fruit

Example

She approached the new job with tremendous zest.

她带着极大的热情投入新工作。

B2 adjective /boʊld/

Bold

大胆; 自信; 勇敢

Meaning

brave; confident; daring

Example

He made a bold decision to start his own business.

他做出了大胆的决定，开始了自己的生意。

C2 adjective /ˈlɪmbər/

limber

灵活和敏捷

Meaning

Flexible and agile in body or movement.

Example

Dancers need to stay limber to perform well.

舞者需要保持灵活才能表现好。

C2 noun /ˈlɪŋ.ɡwə/

lingua

语言

Meaning

A language, especially one used for communication among people.

Example

English has become a global lingua for business and science.

英语已经成为商业和科学的全球语言。

C1 verb /ˌriːɪnˈtɪɡreɪt/

reintegrate

重新融入

Meaning

To bring someone or something back into a group or society after being separated.

Example

The program helps prisoners reintegrate into society.

该程序帮助囚犯重新融入社会。

C1 noun /dɪsˈɒn.ər/

Dishonour

耻辱

Meaning

a state of shame or disgrace; lack of honor or integrity; failure to fulfill obligations

Example

Breaking his promise brought dishonour to his name and family legacy.

打破诺言给他的名字和家族遗产带来了耻辱。

B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈnaɪəbl/

Undeniable

不容置疑

Meaning

impossible to deny or dispute; clearly true

Example

The evidence of his guilt was undeniable.

他的罪行证据是不容置疑的。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈfeɪ.vər.ə.bəl/

Unfavourable

不利的; 逆境的

Meaning

not helpful or advantageous; adverse

Example

The weather conditions were unfavourable for our outdoor event.

恶劣的天气条件不利于我们的户外活动。

A2 noun /dʒiˈɒɡrəfi/

geography

地理

Meaning

the study of the Earth’s physical features, climates, populations, and the relationships between people and their environments

Example

She studies geography to understand how landscapes and human societies interact.

她学习地理来理解世界。

C2 noun /ˈdɛvɪlri/

devilry

恶作剧

Meaning

Wicked or cruel behavior; mischievous actions.

Example

The children were full of devilry on Halloween night.

万圣节那天，孩子们充满了恶作剧。

B2 noun /ˈmʌs.tərd/

Mustard

芥末

Meaning

A pungent seed or condiment made from ground mustard seeds

Example

She added mustard seeds to the curry for extra flavor.

她将芥末种子加入咖喱中，以增添更多风味。

C2 adjective /ˈlʌstrəs/

lustrous

光泽

Meaning

having a gentle sheen or soft glow

Example

Her hair looked smooth and lustrous.

她的头发看起来光滑而光泽。

B1 noun /ˈmelədi/

Melody

旋律; 音调

Meaning

A sequence of single notes that is musically satisfying; a tune

Example

She hummed a beautiful melody while cooking dinner.

她在做晚餐时哼着一首美丽的旋律。

C2 noun /ˌfoʊ.mənˈteɪ.ʃən/

fomentation

煽动，激起

Meaning

The action of instigating or stirring up; also the application of warm substances to the body to ease pain.

Example

His speech led to the fomentation of violence in the region.

他的演讲导致了该地区暴力的激化。

A2 noun /ˈhæb.ɪt/

habit

习惯

Meaning

A settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up.

Example

Eye rubbing is a harmful habit.

揉眼睛是一种有害的习惯。

C2 verb /ˈæmərˌtaɪz/

amortize

摊销

Meaning

To gradually reduce or pay off a debt with regular payments.

Example

They plan to amortize the mortgage over 20 years.

他们计划在20年内摊销抵押贷款。

A2 verb /dəˈrɛkt/ or /daɪˈrɛkt/

direct

指导

Meaning

to manage or control the course of something; to give instructions

Example

She directed the team to complete the project on time.

她指示团队按时完成项目。

A2 interjection /mˈhm/

mm-hmm

是的

Meaning

A sound used to express agreement or acknowledgment in conversation.

Example

‘Do you understand?’ ‘Mm-hmm.’

‘你明白吗?’ ‘是的.’

C2 adjective /ˈsɛrid/

serried

紧密排列

Meaning

pressed or crowded together, often in rows or ranks

Example

The soldiers stood in serried ranks, ready for inspection.

士兵们站在紧密排列的队列中，准备接受检查。

C2 noun /ˈdɒɡərəl/

doggerel

低俗诗句

Meaning

Comic or irregular verse, often poorly constructed and lacking in artistic quality.

Example

The poet’s work was dismissed as mere doggerel by the critics.

诗人的作品被评论家视为单纯的低俗诗句。

C2 noun /ˈsɒfɪstri/

sophistry

诡辩

Meaning

the use of clever but false arguments, often to deceive

Example

The politician's speech was full of sophistry.

那位政治家的演讲充满了诡辩。

C2 adjective /vɜːrˈtɪdʒɪnəs/

vertiginous

眩晕的

Meaning

Causing dizziness due to great height or steepness.

Example

The tourists looked down from the vertiginous cliffs with awe.

游客从眩晕的悬崖上低头望去，满怀敬畏。

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。

A1 noun /bɒks/

Box

盒子

Meaning

a container with flat sides and a lid, used for storing or carrying things

Example

She put her toys in the wooden box.

她把玩具放进木盒里。

C1 noun ɪnˈflɛk.ʃən

inflection

语调变化

Meaning

The change in pitch or tone of voice when speaking for emphasis.

Example

His inflection kept the audience engaged.

他的语调让观众保持关注。

C2 noun dɪsˈbɜːs.mənt

disbursement

支付

Meaning

The payment of money from a fund.

Example

The company's disbursement of salaries was delayed.

公司的工资支付被延迟了。

B2 noun /pərˈspek.tɪv/

Perspective

视角

Meaning

a particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view; the art of representing three-dimensional objects

Example

From his perspective, the decision was completely wrong.

从他的角度看，这个决定完全错误。

C1 adjective /dɪsˈɪntrəstɪd/

disinterested

无私

Meaning

not influenced by personal interest; impartial or neutral

Example

The judge remained disinterested in the case.

法官在案件中保持无私。

C2 verb /breɪz/

braze

焊接

Meaning

To join two pieces of metal by heating and melting a filler metal into the joint.

Example

The mechanic brazed the broken pipe to fix the leak.

机械师通过加热焊接破损的管道来修复泄漏。

C1 verb /ˈweɪvər/

waver

动摇

Meaning

to become unsteady or indecisive; to hesitate or shake

Example

She began to waver in her decision to move abroad.

她开始在是否搬到国外的问题上动摇。

C1 verb /ˈliːɡəlaɪz/

legalize

合法化

Meaning

To make something lawful by official approval.

Example

The government decided to legalize online businesses.

政府决定合法化在线业务。

C2 noun /mɪˈsɑːɡəmi/

misogamy

厌婚症

Meaning

Hatred or dislike of marriage.

Example

His misogamy prevented him from ever settling down with a partner.

他的厌婚症让他无法和伴侣定居下来。

C1 adjective /ˈsɛnʃuəs/

sensuous

感官的

Meaning

Relating to or affecting the senses rather than the intellect; pleasing to the senses.

Example

The garden was filled with sensuous colors and fragrances.

花园里充满了感官的色彩和香气。

C1 adjective /ˌsækrəˈlɪdʒəs/

sacrilegious

亵渎的

Meaning

Showing disrespect or irreverence toward something sacred.

Example

The painting was criticized as being sacrilegious.

这幅画被批评为亵渎的。

A1 pronoun /aɪ/

i

我

Meaning

used by a speaker to refer to himself or herself

Example

I am learning English every day.

我每天都在学习英语。

B1 noun ˌɔː.ɡən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃənz

organizations

组织

Meaning

Organized groups of people with a particular purpose

Example

Organizations play a key role in policymaking.

组织在政策制定中发挥着重要作用。

C2 adjective /ˈɛrzæts/

ersatz

替代品

Meaning

made or used as a substitute, typically an inferior one

Example

The cheap shoes were made of ersatz leather.

便宜的鞋子是用仿皮革做的。

B1 adjective /roʊˈmæn.tɪk/

Romantic

浪漫的

Meaning

relating to love; idealistic; dreamy

Example

They enjoyed a romantic dinner by candlelight.

他们在烛光下享受浪漫的晚餐。

C2 noun /wiːl/

weal

幸福

Meaning

A raised mark on the skin left after a blow; or general well-being and prosperity.

Example

The charity worked for the common weal of the community.

当她获得奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。

A1 noun /ˈmʌni/

money

幸福

Meaning

A medium of exchange in the form of coins and banknotes; wealth or financial resources.

Example

He saved enough money to buy a new car.

她在收到奖项时无法掩饰她的幸福。

C1 adjective /ˌpriːdɪˈspoʊzd/

predisposed

倾向

Meaning

Likely or inclined to be affected by something in advance.

Example

She is predisposed to trust people easily.

她容易轻易相信别人。

C1 verb /ˈædʒ.ɪ.teɪt/

agitate

激进, 振奋

Meaning

to stir up feelings or disturb; to campaign for change

Example

The protesters agitated for better working conditions.

抗议者为更好的工作条件而激进。

B2 noun /ˈdɛməˌkræt/

democrat

民主党人

Meaning

a supporter of democracy or a member of the Democratic Party in the US

Example

He is a strong democrat who believes in equal rights.

他是一个坚强的民主党人，相信平等的权利。

C2 noun /ɡaɪl/

guile

狡猾

Meaning

Cleverness or cunning used to achieve a goal, often in a deceptive way

Example

He used guile to win the negotiation.

他用狡猾的手段赢得了谈判。

C1 verb /ˈsɪn.θə.saɪz/

synthesize

合成

Meaning

To combine a number of things into a coherent whole.

Example

Scientists synthesize new compounds for medical research.

科学家为医学研究合成新的化合物。

B1 verb /skriːm/

scream

尖叫

Meaning

to make a loud, high-pitched sound, usually because of fear, pain, or excitement

Example

She screamed when she saw the spider.

她看到蜘蛛时尖叫了。

C1 adjective /ˈzoʊ.nəl/

Zonal

区域的

Meaning

relating to or arranged in zones; of, relating to, or having the form of a zone

Example

The city implemented a zonal parking system to manage traffic congestion.

城市实施了分区停车系统来管理交通拥堵。

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 noun /ˈkɒnsəvəˌtwɑː/

conservatoire

音乐学院

Meaning

A school specializing in the study of music or drama.

Example

She trained as a pianist at the Paris Conservatoire.

她在巴黎音乐学院接受了钢琴训练。

C2 noun /ˈsɜːfdəm/

serfdom

农奴制

Meaning

The status or condition of being a serf, bound to work for a lord.

Example

Many peasants in medieval Europe lived under serfdom.

许多中世纪欧洲的农民生活在农奴制下。

C2 adjective /ˈɛksɪdʒənt/

exigent

紧急

Meaning

demanding immediate action or attention; urgent

Example

The patient’s exigent condition required immediate surgery.

病人的紧急情况需要立即进行手术。

B2 adjective /ˈpreɪz.wɜː.ði/

Praiseworthy

值得赞扬

Meaning

deserving praise; commendable; admirable

Example

Her charitable work is truly praiseworthy.

她的慈善工作确实值得赞扬。

B2 noun /mɪl/

mill

磨坊

Meaning

a building equipped with machinery for grinding grain or manufacturing goods

Example

The old flour mill has been converted into a museum.

那座老面粉厂已被改建为博物馆。

B2 noun /ˈwɜːrkɪŋ mæn/

working-man

工人

Meaning

a man engaged in manual labor or industrial work, often considered as part of the working class

Example

The working-man fought hard for better wages and conditions.

工人为了更好的工资和工作条件而努力奋斗。

C2 noun /ˈræp.aɪn/

rapine

掠夺

Meaning

the violent seizure of someone's property

Example

The war was marked by rapine and destruction.

这场战争以掠夺和破坏为标志。

A2 verb /dɪˈskʌs/

discuss

讨论

Meaning

To talk about something with another person or group in detail.

Example

We need to discuss the project before finalizing it.

我们需要在完成之前讨论这个项目。

B2 noun /ˈpæd.i/

Paddy

未加工的稻米; 稻田

Meaning

rice in its natural state before processing; a field where rice is grown

Example

The farmers worked hard in the paddy fields during harvest season.

农民们在收割季节里在稻田里辛勤工作。

C1 noun /ˈɜːr.θən pɒt/

Earthen pot

陶土锅

Meaning

a container made of baked clay or earth, used for cooking or storing

Example

The earthen pot keeps water naturally cool in summer.

陶土锅能在夏天自然保持水的凉爽。

B2 noun/verb /kjuː/

cue

信号

Meaning

A signal or prompt for action; to give a signal.

Example

The actor waited for his cue before entering the stage.

演员在上台前等待他的信号。

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。

B2 noun ˈbænd.wɪdθ

bandwidth

带宽

Meaning

A range of frequencies within a given band, in particular that used for transmitting a signal; the maximum amount of data that can be transmitted in a fixed amount of time.

Example

Increasing bandwidth enhances internet speed.

增加带宽可以提升互联网速度。

A2 verb, noun /drɒp/

drop

掉 / 水滴

Meaning

to let something fall; a small quantity of liquid

Example

Be careful not to drop your phone.

小心不要把手机掉了。

C1 noun /ˈɡræv.ɪ.tæs/

gravitas

重力

Meaning

Dignity, seriousness, or solemnity of manner or speech.

Example

The judge spoke with great gravitas.

法官以极大的严肃性发言。

B2 verb /prəˈvoʊk/

provoke

挑衅

Meaning

To cause someone to become angry or to cause a reaction.

Example

His words provoked a heated argument.

他的话引发了一场激烈的争论。

C2 adjective /ˌbækəˈneɪliən/

bacchanalian

与酗酒相关的

Meaning

Characterized by or involving drunken revelry.

Example

The students threw a bacchanalian party after the exams.

学生们在考试后举办了一场与酗酒相关的派对。

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 /ɪkˈstræpəleɪtɪŋ/

extrapolating

推断

Meaning

Extend the application of (a method or conclusion) to an unknown situation by assuming that existing trends will continue.

Example

Extrapolating from the current data, we can estimate the trends for next year.

根据当前数据进行推断，我们可以预测明年的趋势。

B2 verb, noun /ɪnˈdevər/

endeavour

努力

Meaning

To try hard to achieve something; an attempt or effort

Example

She endeavoured to finish the project on time.

她努力按时完成项目。

C2 adjective /kənˈdʌktəbl̩/

conductible

导电的

Meaning

capable of being conducted, especially electricity or heat

Example

Copper is highly conductible to electricity.

铜的导电性很高。

C1 noun /ˈɪn.tə.lekt/

intellect

智力

Meaning

The ability to think, reason, and understand objectively.

Example

Her intellect is admired by all her colleagues.

她的智力受到所有同事的赞赏。

B1 noun ˈpɒdkɑːsts

podcasts

播客

Meaning

A digital audio or video file or recording, usually part of a themed series, that can be downloaded from a website to a media player or computer.

Example

Podcasts are great for improving listening.

播客非常适合提高听力。

B2 noun /træŋˈkwɪl.ɪ.ti/

tranquillity

宁静

Meaning

the state of being calm, peaceful, and free from disturbance

Example

She enjoyed the tranquillity of the countryside after years in the city.

她在城市中待了多年后，享受乡村的宁静。

C2 noun /pɪˈnɒlədʒi/

penology

监狱学

Meaning

The study of prison management and criminal rehabilitation.

Example

He decided to specialize in penology to help improve the prison system.

他决定专攻监狱学，以帮助改善监狱系统。

B2 noun/verb /ˈkwɒr.ən.tiːn/

quarantine

隔离

Meaning

A period of isolation to prevent the spread of disease.

Example

The travelers were placed in quarantine for two weeks.

旅行者被隔离了两周。

A2 conjunction /ɔːlˈðoʊ/

although

尽管

Meaning

in spite of the fact that; even though

Example

Although it was raining, they went for a walk.

尽管下雨，他们还是去散步了。

C2 adjective /ˌɪnˈekspɜːrt/

inexpert

不熟练的

Meaning

not skilled or experienced; lacking expertise

Example

The inexpert handling of the machine caused several mistakes.

对机器的不熟练操作导致了多次错误。

C1 noun ˈkætəlɪst

catalyst

催化剂

Meaning

A person or thing that precipitates an event or change.

Example

His speech acted as a catalyst for change in the community.

他的演讲成为了社区变化的催化剂。

B1 noun /ɪˈdɪʃən/

edition

版本

Meaning

a particular version or printing of a book, newspaper, or other publication

Example

The latest edition of the magazine sold out quickly.

杂志的最新版本很快卖完了。

B2 noun/verb /stʌmp/

stump

树桩，困惑

Meaning

the base of a tree left after the trunk is cut down; to puzzle or confuse

Example

The question completely stumped the students.

这个问题完全困扰了学生。

C2 noun /waɪl/

wile

狡猾, 欺骗

Meaning

A trick or clever scheme meant to deceive or outwit someone.

Example

He used every wile to win her trust.

他用了所有的狡猾来赢得她的信任。

B2 noun /ˌkɒnsərˈveɪʃən ˈmuːvmənt/

Conservation Movement

自然保护运动

Meaning

A political, environmental, and social movement that seeks to protect natural resources including plant and animal species as well as their habitat for the future.

Example

The conservation movement began in the 19th century to protect wildlife.

自然保护运动在19世纪开始，旨在保护野生动物。

A2 noun /ˈsɛlˌfoʊn/

cellphone

手机

Meaning

a portable telephone that uses a cellular network for wireless communication

Example

She forgot her cellphone at home and couldn’t call anyone.

她把手机忘在家里了，没法给任何人打电话。

C2 noun /ˈdɛswɪˌtuːd/

desuetude

废弃

Meaning

a state of disuse or inactivity

Example

The old law has fallen into desuetude.

旧法律已经废弃。

C1 adjective /ˌiːvænˈdʒɛlɪkəl/

evangelical

福音派

Meaning

Relating to the Christian gospel, especially the teachings that emphasize personal faith and the authority of the Bible.

Example

She grew up in an evangelical church community.

她在一个福音派教会社区长大。

B1 adjective /ˈdʒel.əs/

Jealous

嫉妒; 忌妒; 对某人的注意或喜爱的占有欲

Meaning

feeling envious or resentful; possessive of someone's attention or affection

Example

She felt jealous when her friend got promoted.

她在朋友晋升时感到嫉妒。

C1 adjective /məˈləʊ.di.əs/

Melodious

旋律的

Meaning

having a pleasant musical sound; tuneful

Example

Her melodious voice captivated the entire audience.

她那旋律般的嗓音迷住了全场观众。

B1 noun /stæf/

staff

员工

Meaning

a group of employees working together in an organization

Example

The staff at the hospital are very helpful.

医院的员工非常有帮助。

C2 adjective /ˌjuːləˈdʒɪstɪk/

eulogistic

赞美的

Meaning

Expressing praise or admiration, often formally.

Example

The speaker gave a eulogistic account of the leader’s achievements.

演讲者对领导人的成就给予了赞美的评价。

B1 noun /ˈvæk.juːm/

vacuum

真空

Meaning

A space entirely devoid of matter; an absence of atmosphere or content.

Example

The scientist created a vacuum chamber for the experiment.

科学家为实验创建了一个真空室。

B1 noun /ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/

lightning

闪电

Meaning

a flash of light in the sky caused by electricity during a storm

Example

The lightning struck a tree near our house.

闪电击中了我们家附近的一棵树。

A2 noun /brɪk/

brick

砖块

Meaning

A rectangular block of clay or similar material used in building walls and other structures.

Example

The workers laid brick after brick to build the wall.

工人们一块接一块地放砖来建造墙壁。

C1 adjective /ˈteɪn.tɪd/

Tainted

污染的; 玷污的

Meaning

contaminated or affected by something bad or undesirable

Example

The water supply was tainted with harmful chemicals.

水供应被有害的化学物质污染了。

C1 noun /ˈkærɪkətjʊə/

caricature

讽刺画

Meaning

A picture or description that exaggerates certain features for comic or satirical effect.

Example

The magazine published a caricature of the politician.

杂志发布了政治家的讽刺画。

Meaning

a complete list of items, typically one in alphabetical or systematic order; to make a systematic list of items

Example

The library decided to catalogue all new books digitally.

图书馆决定以数字方式编目所有新书。

C2 adjective /ˈhʌmdrʌm/

humdrum

单调

Meaning

Lacking excitement or variety; dull and monotonous.

Example

She grew tired of the humdrum routine of office life.

她厌倦了办公室生活的单调例行公事。

C2 adjective /ˈfiːkənd/

fecund

肥沃的, 高产的

Meaning

producing or capable of producing an abundance of offspring or new growth; fertile

Example

The fecund soil produced a bountiful harvest this year.

肥沃的土壤今年收获了丰盛的农作物。

B1 verb /ˈmɛʒər/

measure

测量

Meaning

to determine the size, amount, or degree of something

Example

She measured the length of the table.

她测量了桌子的长度。

C1 noun /ˈpɛndjələm/

pendulum

摆钟

Meaning

A weight suspended from a pivot so that it swings freely, often used to regulate clocks.

Example

The pendulum swung back and forth inside the clock.

钟摆在时钟内部来回摆动。

C1 verb /ˈkætəˌlaɪz/

catalyze

催化

Meaning

To cause or accelerate a reaction or change.

Example

The new law catalyzed reforms across the sector.

新法律催化了整个行业的改革。

C1 adjective /vɪnˈdɪk.tɪv/

Vindictive

复仇心强的

Meaning

having or showing a strong or unreasoning desire for revenge

Example

His vindictive behavior towards his former colleagues was unprofessional.

他对前同事的复仇心态非常不专业。

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。

B2 noun /ˈhʌrɪkən/

hurricane

飓风

Meaning

A violent tropical storm with very strong winds and heavy rain.

Example

The hurricane destroyed hundreds of homes along the coast.

飓风摧毁了沿海的数百座房屋。

C1 adjective /drəˈkoʊniən/

draconian

龙般的

Meaning

Extremely harsh and severe, especially laws or rules.

Example

The new regulations were criticized as draconian.

新的规定被批评为龙般的。

B1 noun /ˈfeɪ.ljər/

Failure

失败

Meaning

lack of success; an unsuccessful person, enterprise, or thing

Example

The project's failure was due to poor planning and communication.

项目的失败是由于计划和沟通不良。

C1 verb /səbˈdjuː/

subdue

Meaning

To bring under control, especially by force; to overcome or quiet.

Example

The army was able to subdue the rebellion quickly.

C1 noun /ˈæb.stɪ.nəns/

abstinence

禁欲，节制

Meaning

the practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically alcohol or sex

Example

His doctor advised abstinence from alcohol for better health.

他的医生建议他戒酒以改善健康。

C1 adjective /əˈblɪɡ.ə.tɔː.ri/

obligatory

强制的

Meaning

Required by a legal, moral, or other rule; compulsory.

Example

Wearing a seatbelt is obligatory in most countries.

在大多数国家，系安全带是强制的。