A2 adjective /ˈleɪtɪst/

latest

obtrusive

干扰的

Meaning

noticeable in an unpleasant or unwelcome way; intrusive

Example

The advertisement was so obtrusive that it ruined the user’s experience.

广告如此显眼，以至于破坏了用户体验。

B1 verb /əˈsuːm/

assume

假设

Meaning

to think that something is true without proof

Example

I assume he will be late to the meeting.

我假设他会迟到会议。

A2 noun /klʌb/

club

俱乐部

Meaning

an organization of people with a common interest; also a place for social gatherings or entertainment

Example

He joined the local tennis club to meet new people.

他加入了当地的网球俱乐部，以结识新朋友。

C1 noun /ˈmɔːrtər/

mortar

用于粘接砖块的混合物 / 小型火炮

Meaning

a mixture used in building to bond bricks or stones together; also, a small cannon for firing shells

Example

The workers applied mortar between the bricks.

工人们在砖块之间涂抹了灰泥。

C2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈʃʊəd/

unassured

不确定的

Meaning

Lacking confidence or certainty.

Example

She gave an unassured answer during the interview.

她在面试中给出了一个不确定的答案。

B2 adjective /ˈprɛf(ə)rəb(ə)l/

preferable

更可取

Meaning

more desirable or suitable; better than something else

Example

It is preferable to take the train rather than drive in heavy traffic.

在严重交通堵塞的情况下，最好选择乘坐火车。

C1 adjective /ˈkɜːrsəri/

cursory

草率

Meaning

Hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed.

Example

He gave the report only a cursory glance before the meeting.

他在会议前匆忙地扫了一眼报告。

B2 verb /ɪmˈbreɪs/

embrace

拥抱

Meaning

to hold someone closely in your arms; to accept willingly

Example

She embraced her friend at the airport.

她在机场拥抱了她的朋友。

B2 verb /stroʊk/

stroke

抚摸

Meaning

to move your hand gently over something; to hit or touch something gently

Example

She stroked the cat's fur gently.

她轻轻地抚摸着猫的毛发。

B2 noun /dɪkˈteɪtə/

dictator

独裁者

Meaning

a ruler with total power over a country, typically one who has obtained control by force

Example

The dictator ruled the country with an iron fist.

独裁者用铁腕统治着国家。

C2 adjective /pəˈluːsɪd/

pellucid

透明

Meaning

Transparently clear; easy to understand.

Example

The lake water was so pellucid that you could see the stones at the bottom.

湖水是如此透明，你可以看到底部的石头。

C2 adjective sɑːˈtɔːrɪəl

sartorial

与衣物或风格相关

Meaning

Of or relating to clothing or style or manner of dress.

Example

His sartorial choices were always on trend and admired.

他的萨托里尔选择总是跟随潮流并受到钦佩。

C1 noun /ˈtæbloʊ/

tableau

定格画面

Meaning

a striking or artistic scene or arrangement of people or objects, often presented on stage or in art

Example

The actors froze in a tableau that captured the final moment of the play.

演员们定格在一个塔布劳中，捕捉到了戏剧的最后一刻。

B2 noun sɔɪl ɪˈrəʊʒən

soil erosion

土壤侵蚀

Meaning

The wearing away of topsoil by water, wind, or other natural forces.

Example

Soil erosion can lead to the loss of fertile land.

土壤侵蚀可能导致肥沃土地的流失。

B2 noun /ˈpeə.rən.tɪŋ/

parenting

育儿

Meaning

The care and training a child receives while growing up, involving the development of their mental, physical, and social aspects.

Example

Effective parenting helps children develop confidence and independence.

有效的育儿帮助孩子们发展自信和独立。

C1 verb /ˈæbdɪkeɪt/

abdicate

放弃王位

Meaning

To give up a position of power or responsibility, especially a throne.

Example

The king decided to abdicate the throne.

国王决定放弃王位。

C2 adjective /ˌkloʊs ˈhɔːld/

close-hauled

逆风航行

Meaning

of a sailing ship, sailing as nearly as possible towards the direction from which the wind is blowing.

Example

The yacht was close-hauled as it cut through the waves.

那艘游艇在波浪中紧贴风向行驶。

B1 noun/verb /koʊd/

code

代码

Meaning

a system of words, letters, or symbols used to represent information or instructions

Example

He wrote a code to solve the problem on the computer.

他写了一个代码来解决电脑上的问题。

B2 adverb /əˈkɔːr.dɪŋ.li/

Accordingly

因此; 所以; 根据情况

Meaning

in a way that is appropriate to the particular circumstances; therefore; consequently

Example

The weather was bad, so the event was cancelled accordingly.

天气不好，所以活动因此被取消。

C2 verb /əˈlɪtəreɪt/

alliterate

使用押头韵

Meaning

to repeat the same consonant sound at the beginning of words in a phrase or sentence

Example

The poet often alliterates words to create rhythm.

诗人经常押头韵来创造节奏。

B2 noun/verb /ˈwɒf.əl/

waffle

华夫饼 (食品), 含糊其辞

Meaning

as noun: a crisp cake with a pattern of deep squares; as verb: to speak or write vaguely without making a clear decision

Example

He kept waffling instead of making a decision.

他不断犹豫，而不是做决定。

B2 adverb /pəˈtɛnʃəli/

potentially

潜在地

Meaning

with the possibility of becoming something in the future

Example

This project is potentially a huge success.

这个项目潜在地可能是一个巨大的成功。

C2 noun /sfɛˈrɪsɪti/

sphericity

球形

Meaning

The quality or state of being spherical; roundness.

Example

The sphericity of the ball made it roll smoothly on the ground.

球的球形使它能够平稳地在地面上滚动。

C1 noun /ˈæftərˌθɔːt/

afterthought

Meaning

Something added or considered later than originally planned.

Example

The gift seemed like an afterthought rather than a genuine gesture.

B2 noun ˌriːkənˈstrʌkʃn

reconstruction

重建

Meaning

The action or process of reconstructing or being reconstructed.

Example

The reconstruction project took years.

重建项目花了几年时间。

C1 noun /kəˈres/

Caress

抚摸

Meaning

a gentle or loving touch

Example

The mother's gentle caress calmed the crying baby.

母亲温柔的抚摸使哭泣的婴儿平静下来。

A1 noun /eər/

Air

空气

Meaning

the invisible gaseous substance surrounding the earth; a mixture mainly of oxygen and nitrogen

Example

Fresh air is essential for good health.

新鲜空气对健康至关重要。

B2 adjective /ˈkaʊntləs/

countless

数不胜数

Meaning

too many to be counted; innumerable

Example

There are countless stars in the sky.

天上有数不清的星星。

C1 verb əˈblɪt.ə.reɪt

obliterate

摧毁

Meaning

To destroy utterly; wipe out completely, to erase or remove something completely.

Example

The storm obliterated entire villages.

暴风雨摧毁了整个村庄。

A2 verb,noun /pæk/

pack

Meaning

to put things into a container for storage or transport; a collection of items kept together

Example

She packed her clothes into a suitcase for the trip.

C2 adjective /ˈmiːliˌmaʊðd/

mealymouthed

含糊其辞

Meaning

not willing to speak directly and honestly; evasive in speech

Example

The politician gave a mealymouthed response to the tough question.

那位政治家对这个难题的回答含糊其辞。

C1 noun /ˈlaɪtʃi/

Litchi

荔枝

Meaning

a small oval pink-red tropical fruit with white translucent flesh and sweet taste

Example

The litchi has a rough pink shell that you peel to eat the sweet white fruit inside.

荔枝有一层粗糙的粉红色外皮，你剥开它就可以吃到里面甜美的白色果实。

C1 noun /ˌdɜːrməˈtɑːlədʒi/

dermatology

皮肤学

Meaning

The branch of medicine concerned with the skin and its diseases.

Example

He studied dermatology at medical school.

他在医学院学习了皮肤学。

C1 adjective /ˌwɛl tə ˈduː/

well-to-do

富裕

Meaning

Prosperous, wealthy, or financially comfortable.

Example

They belong to a well-to-do family in the city.

他们来自城市中的富裕家庭。

B2 noun ˈbentʃ.mɑːk

benchmark

基准

Meaning

A standard or point of reference against which things may be compared or assessed.

Example

Sabah Al Ahmad Sea City sets a benchmark in sustainability.

萨巴赫·阿尔·艾哈迈德海港城市在可持续性方面设立了基准。

C1 noun /kuː/

coup

政变

Meaning

a sudden, decisive action that brings about a change, especially in government

Example

The military staged a coup to overthrow the existing regime.

军队发动了一次政变，推翻了现有政权。

A2 noun /ˈkælkjʊleɪtər/

calculator

计算器

Meaning

an electronic or mechanical device used to perform mathematical calculations

Example

She used a calculator to solve the complex equation.

她用计算器解决了复杂的方程。

C1 noun /ˌɪn.səˌbɔːr.dɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

insubordination

不服从

Meaning

Defiance of authority; refusal to obey orders.

Example

The soldier was punished for insubordination during the mission.

士兵因在任务中不服从命令而受到惩罚。

C1 noun /ɪnˈædɪkwəsi/

inadequacy

不足

Meaning

lack of sufficient ability, quality, or strength; a feeling of not being good enough

Example

She struggled with feelings of inadequacy at work despite her strong qualifications.

尽管资历很强，她在工作中仍感到不足。

B2 noun /fɪˈlɒsəfə/

philosopher

哲学家

Meaning

a person engaged in the study of philosophy or in serious thinking about fundamental questions

Example

Socrates was a famous philosopher of ancient Greece.

苏格拉底是古希腊著名的哲学家。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈvɪz.ə.bəl/

Invisible

看不见的

Meaning

unable to be seen; not visible to the eye

Example

The bacteria are invisible without a microscope.

细菌在没有显微镜的情况下看不见。

B2 adverb /rɪˈɡɑrdləs/

regardless

不管

Meaning

without paying attention to the current situation or condition

Example

She will go to the party regardless of the weather.

她将去派对，不管天气如何。

C1 verb /ˈreɪdieɪt/

radiate

辐射

Meaning

to emit energy or light; to spread out from a center

Example

The fireplace radiates warmth throughout the room.

壁炉向整个房间辐射热量。

A2 noun /kriːm/

Cream

奶油

Meaning

the thick white or pale yellow fatty liquid that rises to the top of milk

Example

She whipped the cream until it became fluffy.

她打发奶油，直到它变得蓬松。

C1 verb /ˌkɒntrəˈviːn/

contravene

违背

Meaning

to go against or act in opposition to a law, rule, or agreement

Example

He contravened the safety regulations and was fined.

他违反了安全规定并被罚款。

C1 noun /ˈiːzl̩/

easel

画架

Meaning

a frame for supporting an artist's canvas while painting or drawing

Example

The artist placed the canvas on the easel before starting to paint.

艺术家在开始绘画之前，将画布放在画架上。

C2 noun ˌæb.əˈreɪ.ʃən

aberration

偏差, 异常, 偏离

Meaning

A departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome.

Example

The scientist dismissed the data as an aberration.

科学家将这些数据视为一个偏差。

C1 verb /ˈbruːtəlaɪz/

brutalize

残酷对待

Meaning

to treat someone with extreme violence or cruelty; to make something harsh or cruel

Example

The regime was accused of brutalizing innocent civilians.

该政权被指控残酷对待无辜平民。

B1 verb /ɪkˈsplɔːr/

explore

探索

Meaning

to travel through or study something in order to learn more about it

Example

They decided to explore the forest together.

他们决定一起探索森林。

C2 adjective /ˈɛkstənt/

extant

现存

Meaning

Still in existence; surviving.

Example

Only a few manuscripts from the ancient library are extant.

只有几份古老图书馆的手稿仍然存在。

B2 noun /kənˈsʌmp.ʃən/

Consumption

消费

Meaning

The using up of a resource or the amount of a product consumed by consumers.

Example

High energy consumption leads to increased electricity bills.

高能耗导致电费增加。

B2 verb ɪnˈvɛst.ɪŋ

investing

投资

Meaning

The act of putting money into financial schemes, shares, property, or a commercial venture with the expectation of achieving a profit.

Example

Investing in stocks can generate long-term wealth.

投资股票可以产生长期财富。

B2 adverb /ˈwɪl.ɪŋ.li/

Willingly

自愿地

Meaning

in a willing manner; voluntarily; with free will

Example

She willingly helped her neighbors during the emergency.

她在紧急情况下自愿帮助了她的邻居。

B2 adjective ɔːrˈɡæn.ɪk

organic

有机的

Meaning

Produced or involving production without the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or other artificial agents.

Example

Organic farming improves soil health and reduces pollution.

有机农业改善土壤健康并减少污染。

A2 noun /rɪˈzʌlt/

result

结果

Meaning

a consequence, effect, or outcome of something

Example

The result of the test was excellent.

测试的结果是优秀的。

B2 noun /rɪˈlaɪ.əns/

Reliance

依赖

Meaning

the state of depending on something or someone for support or help

Example

His reliance on technology is concerning.

他对技术的依赖令人担忧。

B2 adjective /ˈaʊtˌɡoʊɪŋ/

outgoing

外向

Meaning

Friendly and sociable; inclined to mix with others.

Example

He is an outgoing person who loves meeting new people.

他是一个外向的人，喜欢结识新朋友。

B2 noun /drɪl/

drill

钻头

Meaning

a tool or exercise used for making holes or practicing skills

Example

The students took part in a fire drill at school.

学生们参加了学校的火灾演习。

A2 adjective /səkˈsɛsfəl/

Successful

成功的; 富裕的; 胜利的

Meaning

having achieved a desired aim or result; prosperous

Example

She was successful in her career as a doctor.

她在医生的职业生涯中取得了成功。

C2 adverb /əˈskæns/

askance

怀疑地

Meaning

With suspicion, mistrust, or disapproval.

Example

She looked askance at his unusual proposal.

她怀疑地看着他的异常提案。

B2 noun /kəmˈplaɪ.əns/

compliance

遵守

Meaning

The practice of conforming to rules, regulations, or laws; obedience to orders or instructions.

Example

Schools expect compliance with their rules and policies.

学校期望遵守他们的规则和政策。

C1 adjective /ˈpɛnsɪv/

pensive

沉思

Meaning

Engaged in deep or serious thought.

Example

She looked pensive as she stared out of the window.

她看起来若有所思地凝视着窗外。

C2 noun /ˈhɜːrmɪtɪdʒ/

hermitage

隐居地

Meaning

A secluded residence or retreat, often for a hermit or religious recluse.

Example

The monk spent years in a hermitage deep in the forest.

那位和尚在森林深处的隐居地里度过了多年。

B2 verb, noun, adjective /streɪ/

stray

迷路

Meaning

to move away from the correct path or go off course; a person or animal that has wandered off; something that is not where it belongs

Example

The dog strayed from the yard and got lost.

那只狗离开了院子，迷路了。

C2 adjective /dʒɛnˈtiːl/

genteel

文雅

Meaning

Polite, refined, or respectable, often in an affected or exaggerated way

Example

She spoke in a genteel manner that impressed the guests.

她以一种文雅的方式说话，给客人留下了深刻的印象。

A2 noun /pen stænd/

Pen stand

笔架

Meaning

a container or holder designed to keep pens, pencils, and other writing instruments organized

Example

He organized his pens in the pen stand on his desk.

他把他的钢笔放在桌上的笔架里。

A1 noun /ruːm/

room

房间

Meaning

A space within a building enclosed by walls, floor, and ceiling

Example

She decorated her room with bright colors.

她用明亮的颜色装饰了她的房间。

C1 noun ˌlaɪ.əˈbɪl.ə.ti

liability

责任

Meaning

The state of being responsible for something, especially by law; a debt or financial obligation.

Example

The company's liabilities exceeded its assets.

公司的负债超过了它的资产。

B2 noun /əˈkjuːzd/

accused

被告

Meaning

a person who has been charged with a crime

Example

The accused pleaded not guilty in court.

被告在法庭上表示无罪。

C2 verb /ˈbaʊdləˌraɪz/

bowdlerize

去除冒犯性部分

Meaning

to remove or modify parts of a text considered offensive or inappropriate

Example

The editor bowdlerized the novel to make it suitable for children.

编辑将小说修改，以使其适合儿童。

C1 noun /ˌɛksɪˈkjuːʃənər/

executioner

刽子手

Meaning

A person who carries out a death sentence by execution.

Example

The executioner prepared the gallows for the condemned prisoner.

刽子手为被定罪的囚犯准备了绞刑架。

A2 noun /dɪər/

Deer

鹿

Meaning

a graceful wild animal with antlers, especially the male

Example

We saw a beautiful deer grazing in the meadow.

我们在草地上看到一只美丽的鹿正在吃草。

B2 verb /ˌriːəˈreɪndʒ/

rearrange

重新安排

Meaning

to change the order or position of something

Example

She decided to rearrange the furniture in her living room.

她决定重新安排客厅里的家具。

B2 verb /ɪnˈlɑːrdʒ/

enlarge

扩大

Meaning

to make something bigger or increase in size

Example

They decided to enlarge their house.

他们决定扩大他们的房子。

B2 adjective /ˈmæn.dəˌtɔːr.i/

mandatory

强制性的

Meaning

required by law or rules; compulsory

Example

Wearing seat belts is mandatory in most countries.

在大多数国家，佩戴安全带是强制性的。

C1 verb /dɪˈmɔrəˌlaɪz/

demoralize

Meaning

to cause someone to lose confidence or hope

Example

The constant criticism demoralized the young athlete.

C2 noun /ˌpraɪmoʊˈdʒɛnɪtʃər/

primogeniture

长子继承权

Meaning

The right of the firstborn child to inherit the family estate or title.

Example

Under primogeniture, the eldest son inherited the entire estate.

在长子继承制下，长子继承了整个家族产业。

C1 noun /ˈkiːpˌseɪk/

keepsake

纪念品

Meaning

An object kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event.

Example

She gave me a small locket as a keepsake of our friendship.

她送给我一个小吊坠，作为我们友谊的纪念品。

C2 noun /ˈklaɪmɪŋ fɪʃ/

Climbing-fish

爬树鱼

Meaning

a type of fish that can climb trees and survive out of water for short periods

Example

The climbing-fish can move from one pond to another by climbing trees.

爬树鱼可以通过爬树从一个池塘移动到另一个池塘。

B1 adjective /ˈɛd.jʊ.keɪ.tɪd/

educated

有教养的

Meaning

Having received a good level of formal schooling or training; knowledgeable

Example

She is an educated woman who values lifelong learning.

她是一个受过良好教育的女性，重视终身学习。

B2 adjective /aɪˈrɒnɪk/

ironic

讽刺的，讽刺性的

Meaning

happening in the opposite way to what is expected, often amusing or sarcastic

Example

It is ironic that the fire station burned down.

消防站着火了，真讽刺。

B2 verb /ˈskrɪbəl/

scribble

乱涂乱画

Meaning

to write or draw carelessly or quickly

Example

The child scribbled all over the wall.

孩子在墙上乱涂乱画。

C2 noun /ˈstrætədʒəm/

stratagem

计策

Meaning

a plan or scheme designed to achieve a particular goal, often by trickery

Example

The general devised a clever stratagem to outwit the enemy.

将军设计了一个巧妙的计策来智胜敌人。

A2 noun /hɔːl/

Hall

大厅; 走廊

Meaning

a large room for meetings, concerts, or other events; a corridor in a building

Example

The graduation ceremony was held in the main hall of the university.

毕业典礼在大学的主大厅举行。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈkoʊətɪv/

inchoative

初步的

Meaning

relating to the beginning of something; in an initial stage

Example

The poet used inchoative expressions to depict the dawn of creation.

诗人使用了初步的表达方式来描绘创世之初。

C2 adjective /ˈsætərˌnaɪn/

saturnine

忧郁的

Meaning

slow and gloomy in mood

Example

His saturnine expression made everyone in the room uncomfortable.

他的忧郁表情让房间里的人都感到不舒服。

B1 preposition /θruːˈaʊt/

throughout

贯穿

Meaning

in every part of a place or during the whole time of an event

Example

She worked throughout the night.

她整夜工作。

B2 noun /ˌɪn.dɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Indication

指示；标志

Meaning

a sign or piece of information that indicates something; a suggestion or hint

Example

The dark clouds were a clear indication that a storm was approaching the area.

乌云是明显的迹象，表明暴风雨正在接近该地区。

C1 noun /pʌnˈdʒɑː.bi/

Punjabi

旁遮普

Meaning

a traditional long shirt worn in South Asia, typically loose-fitting

Example

He wore a white punjabi for the festival celebration.

他穿着白色的旁遮普参加节日庆典。

A1 noun /pɑːrt/

part

部分

Meaning

a piece or segment of something

Example

She gave me a part of her chocolate.

她给了我她巧克力的一部分。

A2 adjective /ˈwɜːrkɪŋ/

working

工作

Meaning

engaged in physical or mental effort to achieve a goal or task

Example

She is working on her project right now.

她正在进行她的项目工作。

B2 noun /əˈkaʊntɪŋ/

accounting

会计

Meaning

the process of recording, summarizing, and reporting financial transactions

Example

She works in the accounting department of a large firm.

她在一家大公司的会计部门工作。

C1 noun /ɪmˈpɜːrtɪnəns/

impertinence

无礼

Meaning

lack of respect; rudeness

Example

The teacher was shocked by the student's impertinence.

老师对学生的无礼感到震惊。

C1 noun /nɔːrm/

Norm

标准; 常规; 规则; 传统

Meaning

a standard of behavior; what is typical or expected

Example

Working late has become the norm in this company.

加班已成为这家公司的一项常规。

A1 noun/adjective /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/

english

英语

Meaning

The language of England, widely spoken around the world; relating to England or its people.

Example

She is learning English to study abroad.

她正在学习英语，以便出国留学。

C2 adjective /ˌpriːtərˈnætʃərəl/

preternatural

超自然

Meaning

Beyond what is normal or natural; extraordinary or supernatural.

Example

She had a preternatural ability to remain calm in any crisis.

她在任何危机中保持冷静的能力是超自然的。

A2 adjective; noun; gerund /ˈwɪnɪŋ/

winning

获胜的

Meaning

achieving victory or success; attractive or pleasing in a way that brings success

Example

She has a winning attitude that inspires the whole team.

她有一种获胜的态度，激励着整个团队。

B2 noun /ˌsɛkʃuˈæləti/

sexuality

性别认同

Meaning

a person's capacity for sexual feelings and orientation

Example

She spoke openly about her sexuality and identity.

她公开谈论了她的性别认同和身份。

A2 noun /ˈkʊki/

cookie

饼干

Meaning

a small sweet baked food, usually with flour, sugar, and butter

Example

She offered me a chocolate chip cookie.

她给我提供了一块巧克力曲奇。

A2 noun /drʌɡ/

drug

毒品

Meaning

a substance used as a medicine or an illegal addictive substance

Example

The doctor prescribed a new drug for the illness.

医生为这种疾病开了新药。

C1 adjective /prəˈmɪskjuəs/

promiscuous

放荡

Meaning

Having or showing a casual and unselective approach, often used to describe indiscriminate sexual relationships.

Example

The novel depicts a character with a promiscuous lifestyle.

这本小说描述了一个过着放荡生活方式的角色。

C2 noun /dɪˈbɔːtʃəri/

debauchery

堕落

Meaning

excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures; corruption or vice

Example

The novel depicts the debauchery of the aristocrats in the city.

这本小说描写了城市中贵族的堕落。

B2 noun, verb /ˈædvɜːrt/

advert

Meaning

(noun) a notice or announcement in a public medium promoting a product, service, or event; (verb) to refer to something in speaking or writing

Example

The company placed an advert in the newspaper for the new position.

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。

C2 noun /ˈfiːæt/

fiat

法令，命令

Meaning

an official order or decree; authoritative command

Example

The new policy was enacted by royal fiat.

新政策通过皇帝的命令实施。

C2 noun /ˈɡɪni/

guinea

吉尼 (英国旧金币)

Meaning

A former British gold coin; also refers to Guinea, a country in West Africa

Example

The antique coin was worth one guinea.

古老的金币价值一个吉尼。

A1 interjection /waʊ/

wow

表示惊讶的词语

Meaning

used to express great surprise, admiration, or pleasure

Example

Wow, that performance was amazing!

哇，那个表演太棒了！

B2 noun /sɪɡˈnɪf.ɪ.kəns/

Significance

重要性

Meaning

the quality of being worthy of attention; importance

Example

The discovery has great significance for medical research.

这个发现对医学研究具有重要意义。

C1 noun ˌnæʃ.ən.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

nationalization

国有化

Meaning

The process of a government taking control of private property or industry.

Example

The nationalization of banks was aimed at stabilizing the economy.

银行的国有化旨在稳定经济。

C1 adverb /ˌʌnkənˈvɛnʃənəli/

unconventionally

非传统地

Meaning

in a way that is not based on or conforming to accepted standards or norms

Example

She dresses unconventionally, mixing bold colors and patterns that surprise everyone.

她穿着非传统地，混搭大胆的颜色和图案，让每个人都感到惊讶。

C1 adjective /ɪˈmjuː.tə.bəl/

immutable

不变的

Meaning

Unchangeable, permanent, or fixed

Example

The laws of physics are considered immutable.

物理定律被认为是不变的。

C2 adjective /ˈpaɪbɔːld/

piebald

双色斑点

Meaning

having irregular patches of two colors, especially black and white

Example

The farmer owns a piebald horse with black and white spots.

农夫有一匹带有黑白斑点的双色马。

C2 noun /ˈkʌlvərt/

culvert

涵洞

Meaning

a tunnel or drain that carries water under a road or railway

Example

The heavy rainwater flowed through the culvert under the bridge.

沉重的雨水通过桥下的涵洞流动。

B1 noun /ˈsɜːrkəmstæns/

circumstance

情况

Meaning

a fact or condition connected with an event or action

Example

She handled the difficult circumstances bravely.

她勇敢地应对了困难的情况。

C1 verb /dɪsˈpærɪdʒ/

disparage

Meaning

to criticize someone or something in a way that shows a lack of respect

Example

It is unfair to disparage people for their opinions.

C1 verb /θrɒb/

throb

跳动

Meaning

to beat or pulse strongly, often with pain

Example

His head began to throb after the long day.

他的一天结束后，头开始跳动。

B1 noun ˈliː.də.ʃɪp

leadership

领导力

Meaning

The action of leading a group of people or an organization.

Example

Leadership is crucial for institutional success.

领导力对于机构成功至关重要。

C1 noun /əˌsaɪˈniː/

assignee

受让人

Meaning

a person to whom a right or property is legally transferred

Example

The assignee of the contract is responsible for all future obligations.

合同的受让人对所有未来的义务负责。

C2 noun /ˈhækəlz/

hackles

Meaning

the hairs on the back of an animal’s neck that rise when it is angry or alarmed; figuratively, feelings of anger or resentment

Example

His rude comment raised my hackles.

B1 adjective /trɪˈmendəs/

Tremendous

巨大的; 极其; 非常

Meaning

extremely large, great, or intense; extraordinary

Example

She made tremendous progress in her studies.

她在学习上取得了巨大的进展。