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A2 noun /ˈkɪt.ən/

Kitten

小猫
Meaning
a young cat
Example
The little kitten loves to play with yarn balls.
小猫喜欢玩线球。
B1 noun /ˈbʊt.ʃər/

Butcher

屠夫
Meaning
a person whose job is cutting up and selling meat in a shop
Example
The butcher recommended the best cut of beef for our dinner.
屠夫推荐了我们晚餐的最佳牛肉切块。
C2 noun /ˈseɪ.li.əns/

salience

显著性
Meaning
The quality of being particularly noticeable or important; prominence.
Example
The salience of the issue was highlighted in the debate.
该问题的显著性在辩论中得到了强调。
C1 adjective /ˈpæl.ə.tə.bəl/

palatable

可口的
Meaning
pleasant or acceptable to the taste, mind, or feelings
Example
The meal was simple but quite palatable.
这顿饭很简单，但相当可口。
C2 verb /ˈɔːltərˌkeɪt/

altercate

争论
Meaning
to argue or dispute angrily or noisily
Example
The neighbors began to altercate over the boundary wall.
邻居们开始争论边界墙。
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。
A2 adjective /wɪrd/

weird

奇怪
Meaning
suggesting something supernatural or very strange; unusual
Example
The movie had a weird ending that nobody expected.
电影有一个奇怪的结局，没有人预料到。
C1 noun /ˈkɜːrlər/

curler

卷发器
Meaning
A small roller used for curling hair.
Example
She used a curler to style her hair for the party.
她用卷发器为派对造型她的头发。
C1 verb /nəˈsɛsɪteɪt/

necessitate

使成为必要
Meaning
To make something necessary or unavoidable.
Example
The heavy rains necessitated the cancellation of the event.
大雨使得活动的取消成为必然。
B2 noun /ˈkreɪ.dəl/

Cradle

摇篮
Meaning
a small bed for a baby, especially one that rocks from side to side
Example
The baby sleeps peacefully in the cradle.
婴儿在摇篮里安静地睡觉。
A1 verb /ˈɡroʊ.ɪŋ/

growing

增长
Meaning
continuously increasing or developing
Example
There is a growing demand for renewable energy.
对可再生能源的需求正在增长。
C1 adjective /ˈed.jʊ.keɪ.tɪv/

Educative

教育性的; 启发性的; 信息丰富的
Meaning
providing education; instructive; informative
Example
The documentary was highly educative and informative.
这部纪录片非常具有教育意义且信息丰富。
B2 noun /ˈɔr.fən.ɪʒ/

Orphanage

孤儿院
Meaning
an institution for the care and education of children who have lost their parents
Example
The charity built a new orphanage for homeless children.
慈善机构为无家可归的孩子建了一个新孤儿院。
C1 noun /ˈaʊtpoʊst/

outpost

前哨站
Meaning
A small military camp or position at some distance from the main force, used especially as a guard.
Example
The soldiers were stationed at a remote outpost.
士兵们被驻扎在一个偏远的前哨站。
A2 adjective /ˈmʌnθli/

monthly

每月的
Meaning
happening, done, or published once a month
Example
Employees receive their salary on a monthly basis.
员工每月领取工资。
C1 adjective /dɪˈsiːtfəl/

deceitful

欺骗的
Meaning
Deliberately misleading or dishonest.
Example
She gave a deceitful answer to hide the truth.
她给了一个欺骗性的回答，以掩盖真相。
C2 noun, verb /ˈmaɪər/

mire

Meaning
A stretch of swampy or boggy ground; as a verb, to entangle or involve someone in a difficult situation.
Example
The car was stuck in the mire after the heavy rain.
B2 noun /veɪn/

Vein

静脉; 血管
Meaning
a blood vessel that carries blood back to the heart; a streak or marking of a different color
Example
The nurse found a vein in his arm to draw blood.
护士在他手臂上找到了静脉来抽血。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnfəˈlɪsɪtəs/

infelicitous

不合适的
Meaning
not suitable or well chosen; awkward or unfortunate
Example
His infelicitous remark ruined the atmosphere of the meeting.
他不合适的评论破坏了会议的氛围。
B2 noun /ˈkɒm.ɪt/

Comet

彗星
Meaning
a celestial object consisting of ice and dust that develops a tail when approaching the sun
Example
Halley's Comet appears in the sky every 76 years.
哈雷彗星每76年出现在天空中。
C2 noun /dɪˈstɛnʃən/

distention

膨胀
Meaning
The state of being swollen due to internal pressure.
Example
The patient complained of abdominal pain and distention.
病人抱怨腹部疼痛和膨胀。
C1 noun /ˈlæt.ɪ.tuːd/

Latitude

纬度
Meaning
the angular distance of a place north or south of the earth's equator; freedom to act or think
Example
The GPS device showed our exact latitude and longitude coordinates on the map.
GPS设备在地图上显示了我们的准确纬度和经度坐标。
A2 adjective, noun /tʃaɪˈniːz/

chinese

中国的
Meaning
relating to China, its people, or its language
Example
We went to a Chinese restaurant last night.
我们昨晚去了一个中国餐厅。
C2 noun /ˌsɜːrkəmləˈkjuːʃn/

circumlocution

拐弯抹角
Meaning
the use of many words when fewer would do, especially to avoid stating something directly
Example
The politician's speech was filled with circumlocution.
政治家的演讲充满了拐弯抹角。
A2 noun (plural) /ˈnuːdəlz/

noodles

面条
Meaning
long, thin strips of dough made from flour, water, or eggs, cooked and eaten as food
Example
She cooked noodles with vegetables for dinner.
她做了蔬菜面条当晚餐。
A1 adverb /nɪər/

Near

近
Meaning
close in space or time; almost
Example
The school is very near to my house.
学校离我家很近。
C2 noun /təˈmɛrɪti/

temerity

鲁莽
Meaning
Excessive confidence or boldness; audacity.
Example
He had the temerity to challenge the professor’s argument.
他居然有胆量挑战教授的论点。
C1 noun /ˈkrɒkəri/

crockery

餐具
Meaning
Dishes, plates, cups, and other items made of earthenware or china.
Example
The hotel provided clean crockery for the guests.
酒店为客人提供了干净的餐具。
C2 verb /ˈfɛstər/

fester

恶化, 加剧
Meaning
to become worse or more intense, often through neglect or infection
Example
If grievances are ignored, they may fester into resentment.
如果不理会抱怨，它们可能会变成怨恨。
C1 noun /ˈflæt.ər.i/

Flattery

恭维
Meaning
excessive and insincere praise, given especially to further one's own interests
Example
His constant flattery made everyone suspicious of his true motives.
他不断的恭维使大家怀疑他的真实动机。
C1 adjective /ˈnɒnʃələnt/

nonchalant

Meaning
Appearing calm, casual, and unconcerned.
Example
He gave a nonchalant shrug and walked away.
C1 noun /ˈfen.jʊ.griːk/

Fenugreek

胡芦巴
Meaning
an herb whose seeds and leaves are used as a spice in cooking
Example
Fenugreek seeds have a slightly bitter taste and are commonly used in Indian cuisine.
胡芦巴种子有轻微的苦味，通常用于印度菜肴中。
A1 pronoun /ʌs/

us

我们
Meaning
used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people as the object of a verb or preposition
Example
She gave us a gift.
她给了我们一个礼物。
C2 adjective /ˈræŋ.kər.əs/

rancorous

充满怨恨的
Meaning
Characterized by bitterness or resentment.
Example
Their rancorous debate lasted for hours.
他们充满怨恨的辩论持续了几个小时。
C1 noun /ˈbʌrə, ˈbʊrə/

borough

区
Meaning
A town, district, or administrative division, especially one with its own local government.
Example
Brooklyn is a borough of New York City.
布鲁克林是纽约市的一个区。
C2 verb /kəˈnaɪv/

connive

秘密参与不当行为
Meaning
to secretly allow or be involved in a wrongdoing
Example
The manager connived with the supplier to cheat the company.
经理与供应商合谋欺骗公司。
C2 adjective /ˈsɒmnələnt/

somnolent

昏昏欲睡
Meaning
Sleepy or drowsy; causing a desire to sleep.
Example
The somnolent lecture made half the class fall asleep.
那堂昏昏欲睡的讲座让一半的班级都睡着了。
A1 pronoun, noun, adjective /wʌn/

one

一
Meaning
the number equivalent to the sum of zero and one; a single person or thing
Example
Only one student answered the question.
只有一个学生回答了问题。
C1 adjective /əˈmiːnəbl/

amenable

顺从
Meaning
willing to cooperate or be influenced; open to suggestions
Example
She was amenable to the idea of working longer hours.
她愿意接受加班的想法。
B2 noun /ˈsoʊlər ɪˈklɪps/

Solar eclipse

日全食
Meaning
an eclipse in which the sun is obscured by the moon passing between it and the earth
Example
The solar eclipse will be visible from our city next month.
下个月我们城市将能看到日全食。
C1 adverb /ˌðɛərˈɪn/

Therein

其中;
Meaning
in that place; in that respect
Example
The box contains many treasures, and therein lies its value.
盒子里有许多宝藏，而其中包含着它的价值。
C1 adjective /ˈplʌk.i/

plucky

勇敢
Meaning
having or showing courage and determination
Example
The plucky child rescued the kitten from the tree.
勇敢的孩子从树上救出了小猫。
C2 noun /əˈbaɪdəns/

abidance

遵守
Meaning
the act of following, accepting, or complying with something
Example
Her abidance by the rules impressed the committee.
她遵守规则给委员会留下了深刻印象。
C1 adjective /ɪˈmuː.və.bəl/

immovable

不可移动
Meaning
Not able to be moved; fixed in position.
Example
Immovable barriers prevent change.
不可移动的障碍阻止了改变。
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。
B2 adjective /ˈkɑːmjənl/

communal

公共的
Meaning
Shared by all members of a community; for common use.
Example
The villagers worked together in the communal garden.
村民们在公共花园里一起劳动。
C1 noun /ˈmɪd.waɪf/

midwife

助产士
Meaning
A person, typically a woman, trained to assist women during childbirth.
Example
The midwife stayed with the mother throughout her labor.
助产士在整个分娩过程中一直陪伴着母亲。
A2 adjective /kəˈneɪdiən/

canadian

加拿大的
Meaning
Relating to Canada or its people.
Example
She enjoys Canadian culture and traditions.
她喜欢加拿大的文化和传统。
B1 noun /vəˈraɪəti/

Variety

多样性; 种类
Meaning
the quality of being different or diverse; a number of things of the same general class that are distinct in character or quality
Example
The restaurant offers a wide variety of international dishes.
这家餐厅提供种类繁多的国际菜肴。
B2 adjective /ˈsɪtʃueɪtɪd/

situated

位于
Meaning
located in a particular place or position
Example
The hotel is situated near the beach.
酒店位于海滩附近。
B2 adjective /ˈmɪnɪməm/

minimum

最小值
Meaning
The least or smallest amount or quantity possible, attained, or required.
Example
This year saw a minimum unemployment rate.
今年的失业率达到了最低点。
C2 verb /ˈtrʌk.əl/

truckle

屈服
Meaning
To submit or yield obsequiously to someone in power.
Example
He refused to truckle to the demands of the corrupt officials.
他拒绝屈服于腐败官员的要求。
C2 noun /ˈɑːrbərɪˌkʌltʃər/

arboriculture

树艺学
Meaning
the cultivation and management of trees and shrubs
Example
He studied arboriculture to improve urban green spaces.
他学习了树艺学以改善城市绿地。
B1 noun /ˈtaɪmɪŋ/

timing

时机
Meaning
the choice, judgment, or control of when something should be done
Example
Good timing is essential in business negotiations.
在商业谈判中，良好的时机至关重要。
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 noun /ˌdɪsæprəˈbeɪʃən/

disapprobation

强烈反对
Meaning
strong disapproval, typically on moral grounds
Example
The policy was met with widespread disapprobation.
该政策遭遇了广泛的反对。
B1 verb kleɪmz

claims

夺取生命
Meaning
To take someone's life, to cause death
Example
Workplace pollution claims thousands of lives annually.
工作场所污染每年夺走成千上万的生命。
B2 verb /ɡruːm/

groom

Meaning
to clean, brush, and care for the appearance of someone or something
Example
She spends hours grooming her dog every week.
B1 verb /taɪmd/

timed

计时
Meaning
to measure or record the duration or speed of something
Example
He timed the race with a stopwatch.
他用秒表计时比赛。
B2 verb /ɪmˈpaʊər/

empower

Meaning
To give someone the power or authority to do something; to make someone stronger or more confident.
Example
Education can empower people to improve their lives.
C2 verb /əˈsɛvəˌreɪt/

asseverate

断言
Meaning
to affirm or declare positively and earnestly
Example
He asseverated that he had never seen the man before.
他断言他从未见过那个人。
C1 noun, verb /slɜːr/

slur

侮辱 / 轻蔑的评论
Meaning
An insulting remark or suggestion; or to speak indistinctly.
Example
He made a slur against her character.
他对她的品格做出了侮辱性的评论。
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。
A2 noun /brʌʃ/

Brush

刷子
Meaning
a tool with bristles used for cleaning, painting, or grooming
Example
I brush my teeth every morning with a soft brush.
我每天早上用软刷刷牙。
C1 noun /kəˈnʌn.drəm/

conundrum

复杂的问题或谜题
Meaning
A complex problem or puzzle without an easy solution
Example
The ethical conundrum puzzled the researchers.
这个道德困境让研究人员感到困惑。
C1 adjective /ˈɒptɪk/

optic

光学的
Meaning
Relating to the eye or vision.
Example
The optic nerve carries signals from the eye to the brain.
视神经将信号从眼睛传递到大脑。
A1 adjective, adverb /əˈloʊn/

alone

孤单
Meaning
having no one else present; on one's own
Example
She prefers to live alone in her apartment.
她更喜欢独自一人在她的公寓里生活。
B2 adverb /ˌælfəˈbɛtɪkli/

alphabetically

按字母顺序
Meaning
in the order of the letters of the alphabet
Example
The names are listed alphabetically in the register.
这些名字在登记册中按字母顺序排列。
C2 verb /sʌbˈtɛnd/

subtend

形成角度
Meaning
To extend across or form an angle at a particular point, often used in geometry.
Example
The arc subtends a 60-degree angle at the center of the circle.
弧线在圆心处形成60度角。
B2 verb /ɪnˈtɛnsɪfaɪ/

intensify

加强
Meaning
To make something stronger, more extreme, or more forceful.
Example
The storm is expected to intensify overnight.
预计风暴将在一夜之间加剧。
C2 adjective /ɪˈrɛfrəɡəbəl/

irrefragable

不可辩驳
Meaning
Impossible to refute, deny, or break
Example
The lawyer presented irrefragable evidence that proved his client’s innocence.
律师提供了不可辩驳的证据，证明了他客户的无辜。
A2 adjective /ˈɛkstrə/

extra

额外的
Meaning
More than what is usual, expected, or necessary
Example
She brought some extra food for the picnic.
她为野餐带来了额外的食物。
C2 noun /ˈrɛkwiəm/

requiem

安魂曲
Meaning
A mass, music, or ceremony for the repose of the souls of the dead.
Example
The choir performed a requiem in memory of the late leader.
合唱团为已故领导人表演了安魂曲。
A2 noun /kəˈnɛkʃən/

connection

连接
Meaning
a relationship in which a person, thing, or idea is linked or associated with something else
Example
There is a strong connection between exercise and health.
运动和健康之间有着紧密的联系。
C1 adjective ˌprɒb.ə.bɪˈlɪs.tɪk

probabilistic

基于概率
Meaning
Based on probability; involving chance or statistical likelihood.
Example
The model follows a probabilistic approach to predictions.
该模型采用概率方法进行预测。
B1 verb /ˌɪntərˈækt/

interact

互动
Meaning
to communicate or work together with someone or something
Example
Students interact with teachers during class discussions.
学生们在课堂讨论中与老师互动。
C2 adjective /dɪˈluːsɪv/

delusive

虚假的
Meaning
Giving a false or misleading impression; deceptive.
Example
His promises turned out to be delusive and untrustworthy.
他的承诺被证明是具有误导性的和不可信的。
B1 verb ɪnˈkriːsɪŋ

increasing

增加
Meaning
Becoming or making greater in size, amount, intensity, or degree; growing.
Example
Increasing awareness about education is necessary.
提高对教育的意识是必要的。
C1 noun /ˈrɛ.trəʊ.fɪt.ɪŋ/

retrofitting

为旧系统添加新技术或功能
Meaning
The addition of new technology or features to older systems.
Example
The building underwent retrofitting to meet new safety standards.
这座建筑通过加装 retrofit 来满足新的安全标准。
B2 adjective /ˈruːθ.ləs/

Ruthless

无情的; 残忍的; 毫无怜悯的
Meaning
showing no pity or compassion; cruel; merciless
Example
The ruthless dictator showed no mercy to his enemies.
那个冷酷的独裁者对他的敌人毫不留情。
B2 adjective ænˈtɪsɪpeɪtɪd

anticipated

预期的
Meaning
Expected or predicted to happen; foreseen in advance.
Example
The anticipated growth exceeded the city's capacity.
预期的增长超出了城市的容量。
C2 noun /nɪmf/

Nymph

水仙
Meaning
a mythological spirit of nature; a beautiful young woman in classical mythology
Example
The water nymph appeared by the moonlit lake.
水仙出现在月光下的湖边。
C1 verb /ˌriːˈmɒdəl/

remodel

重新装修
Meaning
To change the structure or form of something, especially a building.
Example
They decided to remodel their kitchen last summer.
他们决定去年夏天重新装修厨房。
C1 verb /pəˈruːz/

peruse

幸福
Meaning
to read something carefully and thoroughly; sometimes used to mean to browse casually
Example
She sat down to peruse the contract before signing it.
当她获得奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
C2 noun /əˈluːviən/

alluvion

冲积
Meaning
The gradual increase of land by the deposit of soil from water; also, a flood or overflow of water.
Example
The river’s alluvion added new fertile land to the village fields.
河流的冲积为村庄的田地增添了新的肥沃土地。
A1 verb /peɪnt/

paint

画画
Meaning
to apply a colored substance to a surface
Example
She loves to paint landscapes in her free time.
她喜欢在空闲时间画风景画。
C2 noun /bəˈkuːl/

Bakul

巴库尔花
Meaning
a fragrant white flower native to South Asia, scientifically known as Mimusops elengi
Example
The sweet fragrance of bakul flowers filled the evening air in the village.
巴库尔花的甜美香气弥漫在村庄的傍晚空气中。
C2 noun /ˈkæt.kɪn/

Catkin

猫耳花
Meaning
a drooping, often tasseled cluster of small flowers found on willow and birch trees
Example
The willow tree's catkins swayed gently in the spring breeze.
柳树的猫耳花在春风中轻轻摇晃。
B1 noun /freɪz/

phrase

短语
Meaning
a small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit
Example
He gave a memorable phrase at the conference.
他在会议上说了一句令人难忘的话。
C1 adjective /ˈhɔː.ti/

Haughty

傲慢的; 高傲的
Meaning
arrogantly superior and disdainful; showing excessive pride
Example
She gave him a haughty look and walked away.
她给了他一个傲慢的眼神，走开了。
B2 adjective /kɒzˈmɛt.ɪk/

cosmetic

化妆品
Meaning
relating to beauty or appearance; intended to improve looks
Example
She bought a new cosmetic cream for her skin.
她为她的皮肤买了一种新的化妆品。
C1 noun /ˈreɪ.vən/

Raven

乌鸦
Meaning
a large, black bird with a thick bill and harsh croaking voice
Example
The raven perched on the old oak tree and cawed loudly.
那只乌鸦停在老橡树上大声地叫。
A2 noun /ˈstreɪndʒər/

Stranger

陌生人
Meaning
a person whom one does not know or with whom one is not familiar
Example
Never take candy from a stranger.
永远不要从陌生人那里拿糖果。
B1 noun /prəˈməʊ.ʃən/

Promotion

晋升; 升职
Meaning
the act of raising someone to a higher position; advertising to increase sales
Example
She received a promotion to manager after five years of hard work.
她在五年的辛勤工作后晋升为经理。
B2 noun /vaɪs/

Vice

恶习; 不道德行为; 缺点
Meaning
an immoral or wicked behavior; a moral failing or fault
Example
Smoking is his only vice.
吸烟是他唯一的恶习。
C2 noun /juːˈkeɪs/

ukase

法令
Meaning
An authoritative decree or order, especially one issued by a sovereign or government.
Example
The czar issued a ukase restricting the freedom of the press.
沙皇发布了一项限制新闻自由的法令。
C2 verb /hjuː/

hew

砍
Meaning
To chop or cut something, especially wood or stone, with a tool.
Example
The workers hewed logs to build the cabin.
工人们砍伐木材建造小屋。
B2 adjective /prəˈfaʊnd/

profound

深远
Meaning
Very great or intense; having deep insight or understanding.
Example
The speech had a profound impact on the audience.
演讲对听众产生了深远的影响。
B2 adverb /ˈmɔːrəli/

Morally

道德上
Meaning
in accordance with principles of right and wrong behavior; ethically
Example
She felt morally obligated to help the refugees.
她感到道德上有责任帮助难民。
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。
A2 noun ˈprɒdʒekt

project

项目
Meaning
An individual or collaborative enterprise that is carefully planned to achieve a particular aim
Example
Working on two projects simultaneously is difficult.
同时进行两个项目的工作很困难。
B1 noun, verb /ˈmɜːrdər/

murder

谋杀
Meaning
the unlawful killing of a person; to kill someone unlawfully and intentionally
Example
The detective investigated the murder that shocked the town.
侦探调查了这起震惊小镇的谋杀案。
C2 adjective /ˌen.zɪˈmæt.ɪk/

enzymatic

与酶有关的
Meaning
Relating to or involving enzymes, which are proteins that catalyze biochemical reactions in living organisms.
Example
Enzymatic reactions regulate metabolism in the human body.
酶反应调节人体的新陈代谢。
C1 verb /ˈdɛsɪmeɪt/

decimate

摧毁
Meaning
To destroy or kill a large proportion of something.
Example
The wildfire decimated the forest.
火灾摧毁了森林。
C1 noun /əˈkʌmpənɪmənt/

accompaniment

伴奏
Meaning
Something that goes together with or complements another thing, often music or food.
Example
The dish was served with a spicy sauce as an accompaniment.
这道菜与辣酱一起作为配菜提供。
C1 noun /saɪˈkoʊsɪs/

psychosis

精神病
Meaning
A severe mental disorder in which thought and emotions are impaired, leading to a loss of contact with reality.
Example
The patient was diagnosed with psychosis after experiencing hallucinations.
病人在经历了幻觉之后被诊断为精神病。
A2 noun /ˈtʃælɪndʒɪz/

challenges

挑战
Meaning
Difficult tasks or situations that test someone's abilities or resources.
Example
Overcoming challenges is the key to personal growth.
克服挑战是个人成长的关键。
B1 noun /ˈkætəɡɔːri/

category

类别
Meaning
a class or division of things regarded as having particular shared characteristics
Example
Books are arranged by category in the library.
书籍在图书馆按类别排列。
C2 verb /ˈɔːreɪt/

orate

演讲
Meaning
To speak in a formal, often pompous manner
Example
He began to orate at the ceremony.
他在仪式上开始演讲。
B2 noun /əˈluːmɪnəm/

aluminum

铝
Meaning
a lightweight silvery metal used for making cans, foils, and other items
Example
The airplane body is made of strong but light aluminum.
飞机的机身是用强度高但重量轻的铝制成的。
C2 adjective /ˈleɪ.baɪl/ or /ˈlæb.aɪl/

labile

不稳定的
Meaning
easily altered or unstable; prone to change
Example
Her mood was so labile that it changed several times in an hour.
她的情绪如此不稳定，在一小时内改变了几次。
B2 noun, verb /slænt/

slant

偏见观点
Meaning
A particular point of view; to slope or lean in a particular direction.
Example
The article had a political slant.
文章有政治倾向。
C1 adjective /ˌæl.truˈɪs.tɪk/

altruistic

利他主义
Meaning
Showing a disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.
Example
Her altruistic nature led her to volunteer for charities.
她的利他主义本性促使她为慈善事业做志愿者工作。
C1 adjective /əˌpɒk.əˈlɪp.tɪk/

apocalyptic

末日的
Meaning
Describing the end of the world, or something catastrophic and disastrous.
Example
The movie depicts an apocalyptic future after a nuclear war.
这部电影描绘了核战争后的末日未来。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpæʃənd/

impassioned

充满激情的
Meaning
Filled with or showing great emotion.
Example
She gave an impassioned speech about human rights.
她发表了关于人权的充满激情的演讲。
B2 noun /ˈʒɑːn.rə/

genre

类型
Meaning
a style or category of art, music, or literature
Example
Romance is her favorite genre of movies.
浪漫是她最喜欢的电影类型。
C1 noun /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/

insignificance

微不足道
Meaning
The quality of being unimportant or trivial.
Example
He felt a sense of insignificance in the vast universe.
他在广阔的宇宙中感到微不足道。
C2 adjective /ˈdɒdərɪŋ/

doddering

颤抖的 / 虚弱的
Meaning
Weak, shaky, or unsteady, especially due to old age.
Example
The doddering professor struggled to climb the stairs.
那位dodering教授艰难地爬上了楼梯。
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrsɪflɑːʒ/

persiflage

轻微的讽刺
Meaning
light and slightly contemptuous mockery or banter
Example
Their conversation was full of persiflage and jokes.
他们的对话充满了轻微的讽刺和笑话。
C1 noun /stɑːr fruːts/

Star Fruits

星形水果
Meaning
yellow tropical fruits that form a star shape when sliced crosswise; tangy and crisp taste
Example
When you slice star fruits, they look like beautiful yellow stars on your plate.
当你切开星形水果时，它们看起来就像盘子上的美丽黄色星星。
C1 adjective /ˈʃɑːdi/

shoddy

劣质
Meaning
badly made or done; of poor quality
Example
The contractor did a shoddy job on the repairs.
承包商在修理工作中做了劣质的工作。