B1 adverb /ˈleɪt.li/

Lately

expository

说明的

Meaning

intended to explain or describe something

Example

The teacher gave an expository lecture on the topic.

老师就这个话题进行了说明性的讲座。

B1 noun zəʊn

zone

区域

Meaning

An area or stretch of land having a particular characteristic, purpose, or use, or subject to particular restrictions.

Example

Industrial zones attract investments.

工业区吸引投资。

C2 noun /muˈleθi/

Mulethi

甘草根

Meaning

licorice root, a sweet-tasting herb used in traditional medicine and cooking

Example

She prepared a herbal tea with mulethi to soothe her sore throat.

她用木莲蒂泡了一杯草药茶，以缓解喉咙痛。

C1 verb /ˌriːˈkɒn.stɪ.tʃuːt/

reconstitute

重建

Meaning

to restore something to its original form or state; to reassemble

Example

The group was reconstituted after the leader returned.

该小组在领导人归来后重新组建。

C2 adjective /ˈvɜːrnəl/

vernal

春天的

Meaning

related to spring; fresh, youthful

Example

The garden was filled with vernal beauty after the long winter.

经过漫长的冬季，花园充满了春天的美丽。

B1 noun /ˈvɪərər/

viewer

观众

Meaning

a person who watches something, especially television or video content

Example

The viewer is able to switch channels with the remote control.

观众可以使用遥控器切换频道。

C1 adjective /ˌɪn.dɪˈspen.sə.bəl/

indispensable

不可或缺

Meaning

Absolutely necessary, essential

Example

Water is indispensable for human survival.

水对人类生存至关重要。

C1 adjective /ˌɪntəˈrɑːɡətɪv/

interrogative

疑问的

Meaning

Relating to or conveying a question; in grammar, used to form questions.

Example

She raised an interrogative eyebrow when she heard the news.

她听到消息时，抬起了疑问的眉毛。

C1 adjective /ˈskræpi/

scrappy

好斗 / 杂乱

Meaning

Determined and willing to fight or argue; also messy or disorganized.

Example

Despite being small, he was a scrappy fighter.

尽管身材小，他却是一个好斗的战士。

A2 adjective /ˈnɔːti/

naughty

顽皮

Meaning

Disobedient or mischievous, often in a playful or mildly bad way.

Example

The naughty child drew on the walls with crayons.

顽皮的孩子用蜡笔在墙上画画。

B2 noun /ˈkɒmɜːs/

commerce

商业

Meaning

the activity of buying and selling goods and services

Example

International commerce has expanded significantly in recent years.

国际商务在最近几年显著增长。

C1 noun ˌdep.əˈzɪʃ.ən

deposition

沉积，沉积物的沉降过程

Meaning

The action of depositing something; the laying down of matter by a natural process.

Example

River deposition leads to the formation of new landmasses.

河流沉积导致新陆地的形成。

A2 verb /əˈpɒlədʒaɪz/

apologize

道歉

Meaning

to say sorry for something wrong you have done

Example

He apologized for being late to the meeting.

他因迟到而道歉。

B2 noun /biːd/

Bead

珠子

Meaning

a small round object with a hole through it for threading

Example

She made a necklace with colorful beads.

她用彩色的珠子做了项链。

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。

A1 noun /ˈeɪprɪl/

april

四月

Meaning

the fourth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar

Example

April is known for its pleasant spring weather.

四月以宜人的春天天气而闻名。

C2 noun /ˈɪntəˌkrɒpɪŋ/

intercropping

间作农业

Meaning

The agricultural practice of cultivating two or more crops simultaneously in the same field to maximize land use efficiency and improve soil health.

Example

Intercropping can help improve soil fertility and pest control.

间作农业有助于改善土壤肥力和害虫控制。

C1 noun /ˈkɒndɪmənt/

condiment

调味品/酱料

Meaning

a substance such as salt, mustard, or ketchup that is used to add flavor to food

Example

Ketchup is a popular condiment in many countries.

番茄酱是许多国家受欢迎的调味品。

C2 noun /ˌpriːɪɡˈzɪstəns/

preexistence

预存在

Meaning

the state of existing before something else

Example

Philosophers often debated the preexistence of the soul.

哲学家们常常辩论灵魂的预存在。

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。

A1 noun /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/

morning

幸福

Meaning

the early part of the day, typically from sunrise until noon

Example

I like to go for a run in the morning.

当她获得奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。

A2 noun /ɡreɪp/

grape

葡萄

Meaning

a small, round fruit that grows in clusters on vines and is used to make wine or eaten as food

Example

She picked a bunch of grapes from the vine.

她从葡萄藤上摘下一串葡萄。

C2 noun /ɪˈnænɪti/

inanity

荒谬, 愚蠢

Meaning

a nonsensical remark or action; silliness; emptiness

Example

The speech was full of inanities that bored the audience.

演讲充满了让观众感到无聊的荒谬言论。

B2 noun /rɪˈvaɪ.vəl/

Revival

复兴

Meaning

an improvement in the condition or strength of something; renewed interest in or attention to something

Example

There has been a revival of interest in traditional crafts.

传统手工艺的兴趣得到了复兴。

B1 noun /ˈswɛtʃɜːrt/

sweatshirt

运动衫

Meaning

A casual, long-sleeved pullover garment, typically made of cotton or fleece, worn for warmth or comfort.

Example

He wore a grey sweatshirt while jogging in the park.

他在公园慢跑时穿着灰色的斯威特衫。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈɛk.wɪ.tə.bəl/

inequitable

不公平

Meaning

Not fair or just; lacking in fairness or equality.

Example

The distribution of resources was inequitable among the workers.

资源的分配在工人之间是不公平的。

C2 verb /dɪsˈbɑːr/

disbar

正式将律师从法律职业中除名

Meaning

to officially remove a lawyer from the legal profession

Example

The corrupt lawyer was disbarred for unethical conduct.

腐败的律师因不道德行为而被除名。

B2 noun /ˈkɔːtruːm/

courtroom

Meaning

a room in which legal cases are heard and decided by a judge

Example

The witness was called to testify in the courtroom.

C1 adjective /pɪˈkjuːniˌɛri/

pecuniary

财务的

Meaning

relating to money or financial matters

Example

They faced pecuniary difficulties after the business failed.

在生意失败后，他们面临着财务困难。

B2 noun ˈɛmpəθi

empathy

同理心

Meaning

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.

Example

Empathy helps students connect with society.

同理心帮助学生与社会建立联系。

A1 verb /duː/

do

做

Meaning

to perform an action; to carry out

Example

I do my homework every evening.

我每天晚上做作业。

C1 verb /ˈtɛðər/

tether

绑住

Meaning

To tie an animal with a rope or chain so it cannot move far.

Example

The farmer tethered the goat to a post.

农民把山羊绑在柱子上。

B2 adjective /ˈprɑːspərəs/

Prosperous

繁荣的; 兴旺的;

Meaning

successful in material terms; flourishing financially

Example

The company became very prosperous after launching their new product.

该公司在推出新产品后变得非常繁荣。

B2 adjective ˈaɪsəˌleɪtɪd

isolated

孤立

Meaning

Alone or separated from others; having little or no contact with other people.

Example

Technological advancements often leave people isolated.

技术进步常常使人们感到孤立。

C1 verb /uːz/

ooze

渗透

Meaning

to slowly flow or leak out through small openings or pores

Example

Blood began to ooze from the small cut.

血液开始从小伤口渗透出来。

B1 adjective /ˈsplendɪd/

Splendid

壮丽的; 极好的; 印象深刻的

Meaning

magnificent; excellent; very impressive

Example

The castle looked splendid in the sunset.

城堡在日落时看起来很壮丽。

C1 verb /trəˈvɜːrs/

traverse

穿越

Meaning

To travel across or through something.

Example

They traversed the desert on camels.

他们骑着骆驼穿越沙漠。

A2 adverb /ˈsʌm.deɪ/

someday

某天

Meaning

at some time in the future

Example

Someday, I want to travel the world.

某天，我想环游世界。

C2 adjective /krəˈmætɪk/

chromatic

色彩的

Meaning

Relating to colors or, in music, notes outside the standard scale.

Example

The artist used a chromatic palette to create vibrant contrasts.

艺术家使用了一个色彩丰富的调色板来创造生动的对比。

C2 adjective /mɔːrˈdeɪʃəs/

mordacious

尖锐或讽刺的

Meaning

Sharp or biting in style, tone, or remark; sarcastic.

Example

The critic’s mordacious review offended the author.

评论家的尖锐评论冒犯了作者。

B2 verb /plʌndʒ/

plunge

迅速跳入或潜水；突然下降

Meaning

to jump or dive quickly; to fall sharply

Example

She plunged into the swimming pool.

她跳进了游泳池。

C1 noun /pləˈsiːboʊ/

placebo

安慰剂

Meaning

a substance with no therapeutic effect, used as a control in testing new drugs

Example

The patient was given a placebo to compare the effect of the real drug.

患者被给了一个安慰剂，以比较真实药物的效果。

C1 noun /ˈdaɪəˌlɛkt/

dialect

方言

Meaning

A particular form of a language spoken in a specific region or by a specific group.

Example

He speaks a dialect of Bengali that is common in rural areas.

他讲的是一种在农村地区常见的孟加拉语方言。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈfɪt/

Unfit

不适合; 不适当;

Meaning

not in good physical condition; unsuitable or inappropriate

Example

He was declared unfit for military service due to his poor health.

由于健康状况差，他被宣判不适合军事服务。

C2 adjective /ɪmˈpɒndərəbl̩/

imponderable

无法估量

Meaning

Something difficult or impossible to estimate, assess, or understand

Example

The outcome of the election depends on many imponderable factors.

选举结果取决于许多无法估量的因素。

C2 noun /ˈdrʌmɪt/

Drumet

军鼓

Meaning

a small drum used in military or marching bands

Example

The drummer played a steady beat on the drumet during the parade.

鼓手在游行中打出了稳定的节奏。

C1 adjective /kɜːrt/

curt

简短

Meaning

Rudely brief in speech or manner.

Example

His curt reply made everyone uncomfortable.

他的简短回答让每个人都感到不舒服。

B1 verb /dɪˈpɛndɪŋ/

depending

取决于

Meaning

Being contingent on or influenced by something.

Example

The success of the plan is depending on the team's effort.

计划的成功取决于团队的努力。

B2 verb /kənˈtɛnd/

contend

竞争，主张

Meaning

to strive or compete for something; to assert earnestly

Example

Athletes from around the world contend for the championship.

来自世界各地的运动员为冠军而争斗。

C1 adjective /ˌkɒnsɪˈkwɛnʃəl/

consequential

重要的

Meaning

Having important or significant consequences; resulting from something.

Example

The meeting was consequential for the future of the project.

这次会议对项目的未来至关重要。

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。

C1 noun /ˈnjʊə.rəʊ.trænsˌmɪt.ərs/

neurotransmitters

神经传导物质

Meaning

Chemical messengers that transmit signals across nerve synapses, affecting mood, behavior, and cognitive functions.

Example

Serotonin and dopamine are key neurotransmitters affecting mood.

血清素和多巴胺是影响情绪的关键神经传导物质。

A1 noun /klɒk/

Clock

时钟

Meaning

an instrument used to indicate, keep, and co-ordinate time

Example

The clock on the wall shows three o'clock.

墙上的时钟显示三点。

C1 verb /jɜːrn/

yearn

渴望

Meaning

to have a deep longing or desire for something

Example

She yearned for her homeland after living abroad for years.

她在国外生活多年后，渴望着她的家乡。

C2 adjective /ˌhaɪpəˈdɜːrmɪk/

hypodermic

Meaning

relating to the region immediately beneath the skin; also refers to a type of needle or syringe used to inject drugs beneath the skin.

Example

The doctor used a hypodermic needle to administer the vaccine.

B1 noun /stiːl/

steel

钢铁

Meaning

a strong, hard metal made of iron and carbon

Example

The building was made from steel to ensure its durability.

建筑物是用钢铁建造的，以确保其耐久性。

C1 noun /ˌriːhəˌbɪlɪˈteɪʃən/

rehabilitation

幸福

Meaning

the process of restoring someone or something to health or normal life through training or therapy

Example

After the accident, he went through months of rehabilitation to walk again.

她无法掩饰自己获得奖项时的喜悦。

C1 noun /dɪˈsɜːn.mənt/

discernment

洞察力

Meaning

The ability to judge well or understand something correctly; keen insight.

Example

His discernment in business decisions made him successful.

他的商业决策中的洞察力让他成功。

B2 adjective aɪˈkɒnɪk

iconic

标志性的

Meaning

Very famous or popular, especially being considered to represent particular opinions or a particular time.

Example

The line "It was the best of times..." is iconic.

那句 "这是最美好的时光..." 是标志性的。

B2 noun /ˈsɪləbəs/

syllabus

教学大纲

Meaning

An outline or summary of topics to be covered in a course of study.

Example

The professor handed out the syllabus on the first day of class.

教授在第一天的课上发放了教学大纲。

B2 noun ˈhoʊmˌskuː.lɪŋ

homeschooling

在家教育

Meaning

The practice of educating children at home rather than sending them to a school.

Example

Homeschooling allows parents to tailor education to their child's needs.

家庭教育使父母能够根据孩子的需要定制教育。

B2 noun /ˈpɔːrɪdʒ/

porridge

Meaning

A soft food made by boiling oats or other grains in milk or water.

Example

She had a bowl of porridge for breakfast.

C1 noun /mɪsˈɡɪv.ɪŋ/

Misgiving

疑虑; 担忧; 不确定

Meaning

A feeling of doubt or apprehension about the outcome or consequences of something

Example

She had serious misgivings about accepting the job offer.

她对于接受工作邀请有严重的疑虑。

B2 adverb /ˈæk.jə.rət.li/

Accurately

准确地，毫无错误地，正确地

Meaning

in an exact way, without any mistakes; precisely; correctly

Example

She accurately predicted the outcome of the election.

她准确地预测了选举结果。

C2 adjective /ɪmˈperɪʃəbəl/

Imperishable

永恒的; 不朽的; 不会腐烂的

Meaning

not subject to decay; lasting forever; eternal

Example

The imperishable beauty of classical art continues to inspire generations.

经典艺术的永恒美丽继续激励着一代又一代。

C2 noun /nɪb/

nib

钢笔尖

Meaning

the pointed end of a pen used for writing or drawing

Example

He dipped the nib into the ink before writing.

他在写字之前把钢笔尖浸入墨水中。

C2 adverb /ˌɪnəzˈmʌtʃ/

inasmuch

鉴于

Meaning

To the extent that; considering that.

Example

Inasmuch as you are their teacher, you should guide them carefully.

鉴于你是他们的老师，你应该小心地指导他们。

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。

C1 adjective /bræʃ/

brash

无礼

Meaning

self-assertive in a rude, noisy, or overconfident way

Example

His brash comments offended many people at the meeting.

他那无礼的评论在会议上冒犯了许多人。

B2 adjective /mjuːt/

Mute

哑的; 无法说话的; 没有声音

Meaning

silent; unable to speak; without sound

Example

He remained mute during the entire meeting.

他在整个会议期间保持沉默。

C2 noun /ˈbroʊmiːn/

bromine

溴

Meaning

a dark red, dense, toxic liquid element used in making dyes, flame retardants, and medications

Example

Bromine is commonly used in water treatment chemicals.

溴通常用于水处理化学品中。

C1 adjective /ˈfɪɡərətɪv/

figurative

比喻的

Meaning

not literal; using figures of speech or symbolic representation

Example

She used figurative language to describe her feelings.

她用比喻的语言来描述她的感受。

B2 verb /daɪˈvɜːrt/

divert

Meaning

to turn aside from a course; to redirect or entertain

Example

The police diverted traffic to a side road.

B2 adjective /ˈɒnərəbəl/

honourable

光荣的

Meaning

deserving respect or admiration because of moral integrity; showing honesty and fairness

Example

She is known as an honourable leader who always keeps her promises.

她以一位光荣的领导者而闻名，总是信守承诺。

C2 noun /ˈɡɜːrdər/

girder

钢梁

Meaning

a large, strong beam used to support buildings or bridges

Example

The steel girders held the weight of the bridge.

钢铁梁支撑了桥的重量。

B1 noun /ədˌmɪn.ɪˈstreɪ.ʃən/

Administration

行政; 管理

Meaning

the process of managing or organizing something; a government or organization

Example

The university administration announced new policies.

大学行政管理宣布了新的政策。

B2 adjective /əˈpiː.lɪŋ/

Appealing

吸引人的; 有趣的; 令人愉快的

Meaning

attractive; interesting; pleasing

Example

The colorful garden looks very appealing to visitors.

五颜六色的花园对游客非常吸引人。

C1 adjective /ˈtɛmpərd/

tempered

调和

Meaning

having a specified temper or disposition; strengthened or moderated.

Example

She gave a tempered response to the criticism.

她对批评做出了调和的回应。

C1 adverb /ɪnˈvɜːrs.li/

Inversely

反向地; 相反地

Meaning

in a way that is opposite or contrary; in reverse order or manner

Example

The price of goods is inversely related to their availability in the market.

商品的价格与其在市场上的可得性成反比。

B2 noun /ɡeɪz/

Gaze

定睛凝视；专注地看着某个方向

Meaning

a steady intent look; to look steadily and intently in a particular direction

Example

She met his intense gaze across the crowded room and felt her heart skip a beat.

她穿过拥挤的房间与他那凝视的眼神相遇，感到心跳停了一下。

A2 noun/verb /bəˈluːn/

balloon

气球

Meaning

A small bag made of thin rubber or similar material that can be inflated with air or gas; as a verb, to expand rapidly.

Example

The children played with a red balloon at the party.

孩子们在聚会上玩了一个红色的气球。

B1 verb /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/

engage

参与

Meaning

To participate or become involved in; to attract or hold attention.

Example

The teacher tried to engage the students in the discussion.

老师试图将学生们引入讨论。

C2 noun /tʃəˈmeɪ.li/

Chameli

茉莉花

Meaning

a variety of jasmine flower with small white fragrant petals

Example

The chameli flowers are commonly used to make garlands and perfumes.

茉莉花常用于制作花环和香水。

C1 adjective /mɪˈrækjələs/

Miraculous

奇迹的; 惊人的; 非凡的

Meaning

supernatural; amazing; extraordinary

Example

Her miraculous recovery amazed all the doctors.

她的奇迹般恢复让所有医生都吃惊。

C2 adjective /ˈæstrəl/

astral

Meaning

Relating to the stars or to spiritual, non-physical realms.

Example

Some believe in astral projection, the ability to leave the body and travel spiritually.

C1 adjective, verb /ɪɡˈzɛmpt/

exempt

免除

Meaning

Free from an obligation or liability imposed on others.

Example

Students with high grades are exempt from the final exam.

成绩优异的学生可以免除期末考试。

C1 noun ˌsɛlf.rɪˈstreɪnt

self-restraint

自我克制

Meaning

The practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically an impulse or desire.

Example

Practicing self-restraint helps in avoiding impulsive decisions.

实践自我克制有助于避免冲动的决策。

B1 noun /ˈpæsɪdʒ/

passage

狭窄的通道; 片段/引用; 从一个状态或地方到另一个的过程

Meaning

a narrow way through or between; a section of text or music; the process of moving from one state or place to another

Example

The narrow passage led from the courtyard to the library.

狭窄的通道从庭院通向图书馆。

C2 noun /ˈɡɪbən/

gibbon

长臂猿

Meaning

a small to medium-sized tailless ape with long arms, native to the forests of Southeast Asia

Example

The gibbon swung gracefully through the trees using its long arms.

长臂猿用它的长臂在树林间优雅地摆动。

A2 adverb /ˌdaʊnˈsteəz/

Downstairs

楼下

Meaning

on or to a lower floor of a building

Example

Please go downstairs and wait in the lobby.

请下楼并在大厅等候。

C2 adjective /ˌɪnfɪnɪˈtɛsɪməl/

infinitesimal

微不足道

Meaning

Extremely small in size or amount; so tiny as to be almost negligible.

Example

The error was so infinitesimal that it didn’t affect the results.

这个错误如此微不足道，以至于没有影响结果。

B2 noun /wɜːrd fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/

word formation

构词法

Meaning

the process by which new words are created or existing words are modified in a language

Example

Word formation helps learners understand how new vocabulary develops in English.

构词法有助于理解英语词汇。

C1 verb /əbˈdʌkt/

abduct

绑架

Meaning

to take someone away illegally by force or deception

Example

The criminal tried to abduct the child in broad daylight.

罪犯试图在光天化日之下绑架那个孩子。

C2 noun /ˌæbnɪˈɡeɪʃən/

abnegation

自我否定

Meaning

the act of renouncing or rejecting something, especially self-denial

Example

The monk’s life was one of complete abnegation of worldly pleasures.

僧侣的生活是对世俗快乐的完全自我否定。

B2 noun /faɪˈnæn.ʃəl rɪˌspɒn.sɪˈbɪl.ə.ti/

financial responsibility

财务责任

Meaning

The practice of managing money and other financial resources in a responsible and effective manner.

Example

Financial responsibility ensures long-term economic stability.

财务责任确保长期的经济稳定。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈiːzi/

Uneasy

不安的; 焦虑的; 不舒服的

Meaning

worried; anxious; uncomfortable; restless

Example

She felt uneasy about walking alone at night.

她在夜晚独自行走时感到不安。

B1 noun /ˈhʌntər/

hunter

猎人

Meaning

a person or animal that hunts animals for food or sport

Example

The hunter tracked the deer through the forest.

猎人追踪鹿穿越森林。

A2 noun /belt/

Belt

皮带

Meaning

a strip of leather or cloth worn around the waist to support clothes or for decoration

Example

He tightened his belt before going for a run.

他在跑步前系紧了皮带。

A1 noun /dʒʌmp/

Jump

跳跃

Meaning

an act of jumping; a sudden movement upwards or forwards

Example

The athlete made a perfect jump over the high bar.

运动员成功地跳过了高杆。

B1 noun /ˈmiːdiəm/

medium

媒介

Meaning

A means or channel of communication, expression, or artistic work.

Example

Television is a powerful medium for spreading information.

电视是传播信息的强大媒介。

B1 adjective /ˈsɔːlti/

Salty

咸的

Meaning

having the taste of salt; containing salt; tasting of seawater

Example

The salty ocean water made her thirsty.

咸海水让她口渴。

C1 verb /ˈɛkstrəˌdaɪt/

extradite

引渡

Meaning

to hand over a person accused or convicted of a crime to another country or state

Example

The government agreed to extradite the fugitive to his home country.

政府同意将逃犯引渡到他的祖国。

A1 determiner /sʌtʃ/

such

这样的

Meaning

of the type previously mentioned or specified

Example

I have never seen such a beautiful painting.

我从未见过这样的美丽画作。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈædɪkwət/

inadequate

不充分

Meaning

Not sufficient or good enough.

Example

The funding was inadequate to complete the project.

资金不足以完成项目。

B2 verb /ʃʌv/

shove

推

Meaning

to push someone or something roughly

Example

He shoved the box into the corner.

他把箱子推到角落里。

A2 noun /roʊl/

role

角色

Meaning

a part or function of something

Example

Her role in the project was crucial.

她在项目中的角色至关重要。

A2 noun ˈsaɪəns

science

科学

Meaning

The intellectual and practical activity encompassing the systematic study of the structure and behaviour of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment.

Example

Science continues to explore the unknown.

科学继续探索未知。

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 /ˌɑːk.sɪˈmɔːr.ɒn/

oxymoron

矛盾修饰法

Meaning

a figure of speech where two contradictory terms are combined

Example

The phrase 'deafening silence' is a classic oxymoron.

短语 '震耳欲聋的寂静' 是一个经典的矛盾修饰法。

C2 noun /ˈæmɪti/

amity

友谊

Meaning

A friendly relationship between people or countries.

Example

The treaty helped maintain amity between the neighboring nations.

该条约帮助维护邻国之间的友好关系。

B2 verb /blʌf/

bluff

Meaning

to deceive someone by pretending to have strength, knowledge, or resources that one does not actually possess

Example

He tried to bluff his way into the exclusive club.

C2 adjective /əˈkwɪzətɪv/

acquisitive

Meaning

excessively interested in acquiring money or material things

Example

The acquisitive businessman bought every piece of land he could find.

B2 noun /ˈmɜːrdərər/

murderer

凶手

Meaning

a person who unlawfully kills another human being with intent

Example

The murderer was caught by the police within hours.

凶手在几个小时内被警方逮捕。

B1 noun /praɪˈɔːr.ə.ti/

Priority

优先级

Meaning

something that is more important than other things and needs attention first

Example

Health should be our top priority.

健康应该是我们最优先考虑的事项。

C1 noun /əˈflɪkʃən/

affliction

痛苦

Meaning

a state of pain, suffering, or distress

Example

Poverty is a common affliction in many parts of the world.

贫困是世界许多地方的常见痛苦。

B1 adverb /ˈpriːviəsli/

previously

以前

Meaning

at an earlier time or before now

Example

She had previously worked at a bank before starting her own business.

她曾在银行工作过，之后才开始了自己的生意。

C1 noun /teɪnt/

Taint

污点; 污渍; 腐败或污染

Meaning

a stain or mark that spoils something; corruption or contamination

Example

The scandal left a permanent taint on his reputation.

丑闻在他的声誉上留下了永久的污点。

C1 noun /maɪt/

mite

螨虫

Meaning

a very small creature, often a tiny arachnid; also used to mean a very small amount

Example

The mattress was infested with dust mites.

床垫里有尘螨。

A2 verb /reɪz/

raise

举起 / 提高

Meaning

To lift or move something to a higher position; to increase; to bring up.

Example

She raised her hand to ask a question.

她举起手来提问。

C1 noun /ˌprɒvəˈkeɪʃən/

provocation

挑衅

Meaning

An action or statement that is intended to make someone angry or to cause a reaction.

Example

His rude comment was a clear provocation.

他的粗鲁评论是明显的挑衅。