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C2 noun /ˈneɪvəri/

knavery

欺诈
Meaning
dishonest or deceitful behavior; trickery
Example
The politician’s knavery was exposed by the media.
政治家的欺诈被媒体揭露了。
B1 adjective /pleɪn/

plain

简单的
Meaning
simple or clear, without decoration or complexity
Example
She wore a plain white dress to the ceremony.
她穿了一件简单的白色连衣裙参加了仪式。
C2 noun /ˌmjuːtəˈbɪləti/

mutability

可变性
Meaning
The quality of being changeable or capable of change.
Example
The mutability of fashion trends makes it hard to keep up.
时尚潮流的变动性使得跟上它变得困难。
C1 noun /ˈdʒʊərər/

juror

陪审员
Meaning
a member of a jury who is chosen to hear evidence in a legal case and help make a decision
Example
The juror listened carefully to the witness’s testimony.
陪审员仔细听取了证人的证词。
B2 verb /pʌmp/

pump

抽水
Meaning
to force liquid or gas to move in a particular direction using a device
Example
They pumped water from the well into the tank.
他们把水从井里抽到水箱里。
C1 noun dɪˈpliː.ʃən

depletion

枯竭
Meaning
The gradual reduction or exhaustion of a resource or substance.
Example
Overuse of groundwater leads to depletion of water resources.
过度使用地下水会导致水资源的枯竭。
C2 verb /ˈhʊdwɪŋk/

hoodwink

欺骗
Meaning
To deceive or trick someone.
Example
The scammer hoodwinked many people with false promises.
骗子用虚假的承诺欺骗了许多人。
C2 noun /ˈhoʊʒəri/

hosiery

长袜和腿部衣物
Meaning
Stockings, socks, and other knitted clothing for the legs and feet.
Example
She bought new hosiery for the winter season.
她为冬季季节买了新的长袜。
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 adjective /ˈen.vi.ə.bəl/

Enviable

值得羡慕的
Meaning
causing envy; desirable
Example
Her success was enviable among her peers.
她的成功在同事中是值得羡慕的。
B2 noun /ˈɪdɪət/

idiot

白痴
Meaning
a person who acts in a way that is considered very stupid or foolish
Example
He acted like an idiot at the party last night.
他昨晚在派对上像个白痴一样表现。
A2 adjective /ˈbrɪtɪʃ/

british

英国的
Meaning
relating to Great Britain or its people
Example
She loves British culture and traditions.
她喜欢英国文化和传统。
B2 adverb /əˈproʊpriətli/

appropriately

恰当地
Meaning
in a way that is suitable or proper for a particular situation
Example
She was dressed appropriately for the event.
她为活动穿着得体。
C1 noun /ˈwɪzərdri/

wizardry

魔法技艺
Meaning
The art or practice of magic; great skill or expertise in something.
Example
The programmer's wizardry amazed everyone in the room.
程序员的魔法技艺让房间里的每个人都感到惊讶。
C1 noun /ˈkɑr.nɪdʒ/

Carnage

屠杀
Meaning
the killing of a large number of people; widespread slaughter
Example
The battlefield was filled with carnage after the brutal war.
战争后，战场上充满了大屠杀。
C1 verb /bɪˈɡrʌdʒ/

begrudge

嫉妒某人拥有某物 / 勉强给予
Meaning
to resent someone for having something; to give reluctantly
Example
She did not begrudge him his success.
她没有对他的成功感到嫉妒。
C2 noun /zɪˈnɑːnə/

Zenanna

泽娜娜
Meaning
the part of a house reserved for women; women's quarters in Muslim households; harem
Example
The zenanna was beautifully decorated with intricate patterns.
泽娜娜用复杂的图案美丽地装饰。
C2 noun /noʊl koʊl/

Knol khol

球茎甘蓝
Meaning
round bulbous vegetable from cabbage family with pale green color and mild taste
Example
Knol khol can be eaten raw in salads or cooked in curries.
球茎甘蓝可以生吃做沙拉，也可以做成咖喱菜肴。
C1 noun /ˈtræpɪŋz/

trappings

外在标志
Meaning
the outward signs, features, or objects associated with a role, event, or status
Example
The king appeared with all the trappings of royalty.
国王带着所有的皇家标志出现。
C2 noun /ˌpaɪrəˈmeɪniə/

pyromania

纵火的失控欲望
Meaning
An uncontrollable desire to set things on fire.
Example
The suspect was diagnosed with pyromania after repeated incidents of arson.
嫌疑人在多次纵火事件后被诊断为纵火狂。
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。
A2 noun /ˈmæɡəziːn/

magazine

杂志
Meaning
A periodical publication containing articles, photographs, and advertisements.
Example
She bought a fashion magazine at the store.
她在商店买了一本时尚杂志。
C2 noun /ˈæktʃuˌɛri/

actuary

精算师
Meaning
A professional who analyzes financial risk using mathematics, statistics, and financial theory, especially in insurance and pensions.
Example
The actuary calculated the risk before finalizing the insurance policy.
精算师在确定保险政策之前计算了风险。
C1 noun ˌdɪm.ɪˈnjuː.ʃən

diminution

减少
Meaning
A reduction in the size, extent, or importance of something; decrease.
Example
There has been a diminution in air pollution.
空气污染减少了。
C1 noun /ˌmɪsˈdiːd/

Misdeed

恶行; 罪行
Meaning
A wicked or illegal act; wrongdoing
Example
He regretted his past misdeeds and tried to make amends.
他后悔过去的恶行，并试图弥补。
B1 noun /ˈsmoʊkər/

smoker

吸烟者
Meaning
A person who smokes tobacco or other substances
Example
He is a heavy smoker and tries to quit every year.
他是一个吸烟者，每年都试图戒烟。
C2 noun /kəˈliːdʒən/

collegian

大学生
Meaning
a student of a college
Example
The collegians were preparing for the cultural festival.
大学生们正在为文化节做准备。
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。
A1 noun /ˈbɑːθruːm/

bathroom

浴室
Meaning
a room containing a toilet and usually a sink or shower
Example
The bathroom is on the second floor.
浴室在二楼。
C1 noun /ˈbɛərnəs/

bareness

赤裸
Meaning
the state of being bare or uncovered; lack of decoration, warmth, or concealment
Example
The bareness of the room made it feel cold and unwelcoming.
房间的赤裸感让人觉得寒冷而不友好。
C2 verb /rɪˈspaɪər/

respire

呼吸
Meaning
To breathe in and out; to inhale and exhale.
Example
Plants also respire to release energy.
植物也呼吸以释放能量。
C1 verb /əˈfɪks/

affix

附加 / 粘贴
Meaning
to attach or stick something firmly to another thing
Example
Please affix the stamp to the envelope.
请将邮票粘在信封上。
B2 noun /ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒi/

anthropology

人类学
Meaning
the scientific study of humans, their societies, cultures, and development
Example
She decided to major in anthropology at university.
她决定在大学主修人类学。
B2 noun /ˈpɜː.tʃəs.ɪŋ ˈpaʊ.ɚ/

purchasing power

购买力
Meaning
The amount of goods and services that can be purchased with a unit of currency.
Example
Due to inflation, people's purchasing power has decreased.
由于通货膨胀，人们的购买力下降了。
B2 adjective /ˈmaɪti/

mighty

强大的
Meaning
having great power or strength; very strong or impressive
Example
The mighty river flows through the heart of the country.
这条强大的河流穿过国家的中心。
B2 noun /plæˈtoʊ/

plateau

高原，平坦的高地，变化不大的阶段
Meaning
an elevated flat area of land or a period of little change
Example
After months of growth, sales reached a plateau.
经过几个月的增长，销售达到了一个平台。
C1 noun /ˌdɪsbɪˈliːvər/

disbeliever

不信者
Meaning
a person who does not believe in something, especially a religion or idea
Example
He was called a disbeliever for rejecting the traditional faith.
因为拒绝传统信仰，他被称为不信者。
B2 verb /ˈstrʌɡlɪŋ/

struggling

挣扎
Meaning
Making forceful or violent efforts to get free of restraint or constriction; having difficulty achieving something.
Example
Many regions are struggling with economic recovery.
许多地区在经济复苏中挣扎。
B1 noun /dɪsk/

disk

磁盘 / 数据存储设备
Meaning
a flat, circular object, often used to store data electronically
Example
All the data is saved on a hard disk.
所有数据都保存在硬盘上。
C2 noun /ˈniːəˌfaɪt/

neophyte

新手
Meaning
A beginner or novice in a subject, skill, or belief.
Example
As a neophyte in programming, she often asked for guidance from her mentor.
作为编程的新手，她经常向她的导师请教。
B2 noun /ˈkæməˌflɑːʒ/

camouflage

伪装
Meaning
the act of hiding or disguising something by making it blend with its surroundings
Example
The soldiers used camouflage to hide from the enemy.
士兵们使用伪装来躲避敌人。
C1 adjective /ˌsaɪkoʊsəˈmætɪk/

psychosomatic

心理生理的
Meaning
Relating to a physical illness or condition caused or aggravated by mental factors such as stress.
Example
Her stomach pain was diagnosed as psychosomatic, linked to stress.
她的胃痛被诊断为心理生理性疾病，与压力有关。
C1 adjective /ˌjuːnɪˈsɛljʊlər/

unicellular

单细胞
Meaning
Consisting of a single cell.
Example
Amoebas are unicellular organisms.
变形虫是单细胞生物。
C1 noun /ˈmælədi/

Malady

病; 疾病; 麻烦
Meaning
A disease or ailment; a serious problem
Example
The doctor diagnosed a rare malady that affected her nervous system.
医生诊断出一种罕见的疾病，影响了她的神经系统。
C1 adjective məˈθɒd.ɪ.kəl

methodical

有条理的
Meaning
Done according to a systematic or established procedure; orderly and systematic.
Example
His methodical research produced reliable results.
他的有条理的研究产生了可靠的结果。
C2 noun /ˈiːsθiːt/ or /ˈɛsθiːt/

aesthete

审美家
Meaning
A person who has a special appreciation of art and beauty.
Example
The aesthete admired the subtle details of the painting.
艾斯泰特欣赏了画作的细节。
C1 noun ˌvɛn.əˈreɪ.ʃən

veneration

崇敬
Meaning
Great respect; reverence; the action of regarding with great respect or reverence.
Example
Many cultures show veneration for their ancestors.
许多文化表现出对祖先的崇敬。
C1 verb /ˈræn.sæk/

ransack

洗劫
Meaning
to search a place roughly and steal or damage things
Example
Burglars ransacked the house while the family was away.
盗贼在家人不在时洗劫了房子。
C1 noun /oʊˈbɪt.ʃu.er.i/

Obituary

讣告
Meaning
a notice of someone's death published in a newspaper; biographical account of deceased person
Example
The newspaper published his obituary yesterday.
报纸昨天发布了他的讣告。
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。
C2 noun /ˈævərɪs/

avarice

贪婪
Meaning
extreme greed for wealth or material gain
Example
His avarice led him to exploit his workers.
他的贪婪导致他剥削工人。
C1 noun /ˌɪntərˈmiːdiˌɛri/

intermediary

中介
Meaning
A person who acts as a link between people in order to try to bring about an agreement; a mediator.
Example
The diplomat served as an intermediary between the two conflicting nations.
外交官作为两国冲突中的中介起到了作用。
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 /dɪˈfɛkʃən/

defection

叛变
Meaning
The act of abandoning one’s country, cause, or group in favor of another.
Example
The politician’s defection shocked his supporters.
这位政治家的叛变让他的支持者感到震惊。
C1 noun /ɡæf/

gaffe

失误
Meaning
An unintentional act or remark causing embarrassment; a blunder.
Example
The politician's gaffe quickly spread on social media.
政治家的失误迅速在社交媒体上传播。
B1 noun /ˈtʃæptər/

chapter

章节
Meaning
A main division of a book or a period in someone's life.
Example
I just finished the first chapter of the novel.
我刚刚完成了小说的第一章。
C1 noun /traɪˈbjuːnəl/

tribunal

法庭
Meaning
a court of justice or body established to settle disputes
Example
The case was heard in an international tribunal.
案件在国际法庭审理。
B2 adjective /prəˈvɪʒənəl/

Provisional

临时
Meaning
arranged for the present; temporary; subject to later confirmation
Example
The provisional agreement will be reviewed next month.
临时协议将在下个月进行审查。
B2 noun /ˈhæs.əl/

Hassle

麻烦; 不便; 困难
Meaning
irritating inconvenience; trouble or difficulty; a situation causing problems
Example
Booking tickets online can save you the hassle of waiting in long queues at the theater.
在线预订门票可以帮你省去在剧院排长队的麻烦。
C1 noun/adjective/verb /bʌf/

buff

影迷 / 打磨
Meaning
A fan or enthusiast; also to polish or shine something.
Example
He is a movie buff who watches films every weekend.
他是一个电影迷，每个周末都看电影。
B2 noun /pledʒ/

Pledge

承诺; 保证; 担保;
Meaning
a solemn promise or undertaking; something given as security for a loan; a commitment or guarantee
Example
He made a pledge to donate money to charity.
他承诺捐款给慈善机构。
B2 adjective /ˈɒp.tɪ.məl/

optimal

最优，最适合的
Meaning
Best or most favorable; the most effective under particular conditions.
Example
The optimal temperature for plant growth is around 25°C.
植物生长的最优温度大约是25°C。
C2 noun /ɡruːəl/

Gruel

粥
Meaning
a thin liquid food of oatmeal or another meal boiled in milk or water
Example
The sick patient could only eat gruel.
生病的病人只能吃粥。
C2 noun /ˌɪnjuːˈɛndəʊ/

innuendo

暗示
Meaning
An allusive or oblique remark or hint, typically a suggestive or disparaging one.
Example
The manager's innuendo was directed towards his competitor.
经理的暗示是针对他的竞争对手的。
C1 noun/adjective /ˈluː.nə.tɪk/

lunatic

疯子
Meaning
A person who is insane or acting in a foolish or reckless way; also used as an adjective meaning insane.
Example
The driver was driving like a lunatic on the highway.
司机在高速公路上像疯子一样开车。
C1 noun /ˈhɔːl.mɑːrk/

hallmark

标志性特征
Meaning
a typical characteristic or feature of someone or something
Example
Honesty is the hallmark of a good leader.
诚实是一个好领导者的标志性特征。
C1 verb /ʃɜːrk/

shirk

逃避
Meaning
to avoid or neglect a duty or responsibility
Example
He always tries to shirk his responsibilities at work.
他总是尽力避免工作中的责任。
C1 adjective /ˌnɒnˈvɜː.bəl/

non-verbal

不涉及或使用语言或演讲; 通过手势、肢体语言或面部表情进行交流。
Meaning
Not involving or using words or speech; communicated through gestures, body language, or facial expressions.
Example
Non-verbal cues are just as important as words.
非语言提示与言语同样重要。
C1 noun /ˌpriːməˈnɪʃən/ or /ˌprɛm-/

premonition

预感
Meaning
a strong feeling that something is about to happen, often something negative
Example
She had a premonition of danger before the trip.
她在旅行前有一种危险的预感。
C1 adjective ˌmiː.ti.ər.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl

meteorological

气象的
Meaning
Relating to weather conditions and atmospheric phenomena.
Example
Meteorological conditions affect farming cycles.
气象条件影响农业周期。
C2 noun /ˈɪrɪtənsi/

irritancy

恼怒
Meaning
the quality or state of causing irritation; legal or formal invalidation
Example
The constant noise became an irritancy to the neighbors.
持续的噪音成为邻居的恼怒源。
C1 noun /ˈiːɡoʊɪst/

egoist

利己主义者
Meaning
A person who is excessively concerned with themselves; someone who believes in or practices egoism.
Example
She avoided him because he was a selfish egoist.
她避开他，因为他是一个自私的利己主义者。
A2 noun /daʊt/

Doubt

怀疑; 不信任; 疑虑
Meaning
a feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction; distrust or suspicion
Example
There was no doubt in her mind that she had made the right decision.
她毫不怀疑自己做出了正确的决定。
A2 noun /mɔːl/ or /mæl/

mall

购物中心
Meaning
a large building or series of connected buildings containing shops and restaurants
Example
They went to the mall to buy new clothes.
他们去购物中心买新衣服。
B2 verb /ʃriːk/

shriek

尖叫
Meaning
to make a loud, high-pitched cry
Example
She shrieked when she saw the spider.
她看到蜘蛛时尖叫了。
A2 adjective /ˌwel ˈdʌn/

Well-done

做得好; 完全煮熟
Meaning
performed skillfully and successfully; cooked thoroughly
Example
The project was well-done and impressed everyone.
项目做得好，令所有人印象深刻。
B2 noun /ˈmɔɪs.tʃər/

Moisture

湿气
Meaning
water or dampness that exists in small amounts in the air or on a surface
Example
The skin cream helps retain moisture.
护肤霜有助于保持湿气。
C1 noun /rɪˈspɒndənt/

respondent

响应者
Meaning
A person who replies to something, especially in a survey or legal case
Example
The survey had over 1,000 respondents.
调查有超过1000名响应者。
B2 adverb /ˈaʊtraɪt/

Outright

直接; 完全; 毫不保留
Meaning
completely; directly; without reservation or concealment
Example
She rejected the proposal outright.
她直接拒绝了那个提案。
C2 noun /ˈɡloʊmɪŋ/

gloaming

暮光
Meaning
The time of day after the sun has set and before it is completely dark; twilight.
Example
We walked home together in the quiet gloaming.
我们在宁静的暮光中一起走回家。
C2 adjective /ɡrænˈdɪləkwənt/

grandiloquent

夸张的语言
Meaning
Using lofty, pompous, or extravagant language to impress others.
Example
The politician’s grandiloquent speech failed to connect with ordinary people.
这位政治家的夸张演讲未能与普通人产生共鸣。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈsuːtəbl/

Unsuitable

不适合; 不合适
Meaning
not fitting or appropriate for a particular purpose or situation
Example
This formal dress is unsuitable for a casual beach party.
这件正式的衣服不适合参加随意的海滩派对。
C2 adjective /tɛnˈdɛnʃəs/

tendentious

偏见的
Meaning
Expressing or promoting a particular cause or point of view, often biased.
Example
The article was criticized for its tendentious tone.
这篇文章因其偏见的语气而受到批评。
C1 adjective prəˈvɪnʃəl

provincial

省级
Meaning
Of or concerning a province of a country or empire.
Example
Bengali was not just a provincial language.
孟加拉语不仅仅是一个省级语言。
C1 noun /ɡəˈzet/

Gazette

公报
Meaning
an official journal or newspaper, especially one published by an organization or government
Example
The promotion was officially announced in the government gazette last week.
这项晋升在上周的政府公报中正式公布。
C2 adjective /ˈnɪɡərdli/

niggardly

小气
Meaning
unwilling to spend or give; stingy or miserly
Example
He was too niggardly to leave a decent tip.
他太小气，舍不得给个体面的小费。
B1 adjective, noun /ˈroʊmən/

roman

罗马的 / 古罗马公民
Meaning
relating to Rome or its people; a citizen of ancient Rome
Example
The Roman Empire influenced much of modern civilization.
罗马帝国影响了现代文明的许多方面。
B2 verb /əˈlɛdʒ/

allege

声称
Meaning
to claim or assert something, typically without proof
Example
The witness alleged that the man was at the crime scene.
证人声称该男子在犯罪现场。
B2 verb /smæʃ/

smash

打破
Meaning
to break something into pieces violently
Example
She smashed the glass in frustration.
她因沮喪而摔碎了玻璃。
B1 adverb /ˈniːtli/

Neatly

整齐地; 干净地
Meaning
in a tidy and orderly way; carefully and precisely
Example
She arranged the books neatly on the shelf.
她把书整齐地放在书架上。
C1 verb /sɪˈkriːt/

secrete

分泌
Meaning
to produce and release a substance from a cell, gland, or organ
Example
The pancreas secretes insulin to regulate blood sugar levels.
胰腺分泌胰岛素以调节血糖水平。
B2 adjective /ˌɪn.trəˈdʌk.tər.i/

introductory

介绍性
Meaning
Serving as an introduction; preliminary or preparatory.
Example
The professor gave an introductory lecture on economics.
教授做了关于经济学的介绍性讲座。
B1 adjective /ˈɪrɪteɪtɪŋ/

irritating

烦人的
Meaning
causing annoyance, impatience, or mild anger
Example
The constant noise from the street is extremely irritating.
街道上传来的持续噪音非常烦人。
C2 noun /dʒæm/

jamb

门框
Meaning
The side post or surface of a doorway, window, or fireplace.
Example
The carpenter carefully measured the width of the door jamb.
木匠小心地测量了门框的宽度。
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。
C1 adjective /ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtrɪk/

asymmetric

不对称的
Meaning
Not having equal or corresponding parts; lacking symmetry.
Example
The design of the building is asymmetric and unusual.
这座建筑的设计是不对称的且不寻常。
B2 noun /stæns/

stance

立场
Meaning
a person's attitude, opinion, or position on an issue
Example
The company took a strong stance on environmental protection.
公司在环境保护问题上采取了强硬立场。
A1 adverb /daʊn/

down

下
Meaning
from a higher to a lower position
Example
He walked down the stairs slowly.
他慢慢地走下楼梯。
B2 verb /əˈbaɪd/

abide

遵守
Meaning
to accept or act in accordance with; to endure; to dwell
Example
I will abide by the rules of the company.
我会遵守公司的规则。
C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈfætɪɡəbl̩/

indefatigable

不知疲倦
Meaning
persisting tirelessly; incapable of being fatigued
Example
Her indefatigable spirit kept the team motivated during the long project.
她那不知疲倦的精神在漫长的项目中激励着团队。
A1 noun /bɔɪ/

boy

男孩
Meaning
a male child or young male person
Example
The boy ran across the playground.
那个男孩跑过了操场。
C2 verb /əˈvɜːr/

aver

坚称
Meaning
to state or assert something confidently and strongly
Example
She averred that she was innocent.
她坚称她是无辜的。
B1 noun ˈdʒʌstɪs

justice

正义
Meaning
Just behavior or treatment; the quality of being fair and reasonable.
Example
Justice is sought by the oppressed characters in the story.
在故事中，受压迫的角色寻求正义。
C1 noun /ˌɪntərˌɒpərəˈbɪləti/

interoperability

互操作性
Meaning
The ability of computer systems or software to exchange and make use of information.
Example
The interoperability of different software systems ensures seamless workflow.
不同软件系统的互操作性确保了无缝的工作流程。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnsəˈprɛsəbl/

insuppressible

不可抑制的
Meaning
That cannot be suppressed or restrained.
Example
She had an insuppressible urge to laugh during the ceremony.
她在仪式上有一种不可抑制的笑意。
C2 noun /ˈwɑːmpəm/

wampum

贝壳项链
Meaning
beads made by Native Americans from shells, used as money or decoration
Example
The tribe traded furs for wampum.
部落用皮毛换取贝壳项链。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtɒl.ər.ə.bəl/

Intolerable

难以忍受的
Meaning
unable to be endured; extremely unpleasant or painful
Example
The noise from the construction site was intolerable.
建筑工地的噪音让人无法忍受。
C2 adjective /ˈfɒksi/

foxy

狡猾
Meaning
Clever, cunning, or attractive.
Example
He came up with a foxy plan to win the game.
他想出了一个狡猾的计划来赢得比赛。
C2 adjective /ˌnɒndɪˈskrɪpt/

nondescript

无特色
Meaning
Lacking distinctive or interesting features; dull and unremarkable.
Example
He lives in a nondescript apartment building on the edge of town.
他住在市区边缘的一座无特色的公寓楼里。
B1 noun ˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃənz

Generations

几代人
Meaning
All of the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively.
Example
The family tree spans several generations.
家族树跨越了好几代。
B1 noun /ˌmoʊtɪˈveɪʃən/

motivation

动机
Meaning
the reason or drive for acting or behaving in a particular way
Example
She lost her motivation to continue the project.
她失去了继续项目的动机。
B1 noun ˈkɒn.sɪ.kwəns

consequence

后果
Meaning
A result or effect of an action or condition.
Example
Every action has a consequence.
每个行为都有后果。
C2 verb /ˈbraʊˌbiːt/

browbeat

威胁 / 强迫
Meaning
To intimidate or bully someone into doing something
Example
The lawyer tried to browbeat the witness.
律师试图威胁证人。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrwɜːrd/

foreword

前言
Meaning
a short introduction at the beginning of a book, typically written by someone other than the author
Example
The foreword of the book was written by a famous historian.
这本书的前言是由一位著名的历史学家写的。
C1 verb /ɪmˈbɛl.ɪʃ/

embellish

装饰
Meaning
To make something more attractive by adding decorative details or exaggerating.
Example
He tends to embellish stories to make them more interesting.
他倾向于装饰故事，使其更加有趣。
B2 adjective /ˈneɪ.kɪd/

Naked

赤裸的; 没有衣服; 暴露的; 裸露的
Meaning
without clothes or covering; bare; exposed; unclothed
Example
The naked truth about the situation shocked everyone.
关于局势的赤裸真相震惊了所有人。
B2 noun jiːld

yield

收益, 利润
Meaning
A financial return or reward (especially a dividend or interest) from an investment.
Example
The investment yielded high returns last year.
投资去年带来了高回报。
B2 verb /ɪˈmɪt/

emit

发射
Meaning
to send out something such as light, heat, sound, or gas
Example
The factory emits smoke into the atmosphere.
工厂将烟雾排放到大气中。
C2 verb /ˈrʌstɪkeɪt/

rusticate

去乡村 / 从大学暂时开除
Meaning
To go to the countryside or to suspend someone from university.
Example
He decided to rusticate in the village to escape the busy city life.
他决定去乡村生活以逃避繁忙的城市生活。
C1 noun ˈsʌb.tɛkst

subtext

潜台词
Meaning
Hidden meaning or message behind spoken or written words
Example
The subtext of his speech suggested disagreement.
他的演讲的潜台词暗示着不同意见。
B1 adjective /kənˈvɪnst/

convinced

确信的
Meaning
completely certain or sure about something
Example
She was convinced that he was telling the truth.
她确信他在说实话。