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B2 verb lɔːntʃt

launched

发射
Meaning
Set (something) in motion by pushing it or letting it go.
Example
The satellite was launched successfully.
卫星已成功发射。
C2 verb /diːˈfrɑːk/

defrock

解除神职
Meaning
to officially remove a priest or minister from their position and authority
Example
The church decided to defrock the priest after the scandal.
教会决定在丑闻发生后解除神父的职务。
B2 adjective /rɪˈspek.tɪv/

Respective

各自的; 相关的
Meaning
belonging to each individual; particular to each
Example
The students returned to their respective classrooms after lunch.
学生们在午餐后回到了各自的教室。
C2 adjective /ˈdɔːnt.ləs/

dauntless

无畏的，勇敢的，坚定的
Meaning
Showing fearlessness and determination; brave and resolute.
Example
The dauntless soldier fought against all odds.
无畏的士兵与所有困境作斗争。
B1 noun /kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃən/

congratulation

祝贺
Meaning
an expression of praise or joy for someone’s achievement or good fortune
Example
She sent a congratulation to her friend on winning the award.
她向朋友送上了获奖的祝贺。
B2 adjective /ˈʌt.moʊst/

Utmost

最极; 极限
Meaning
greatest; most extreme; maximum possible
Example
She showed utmost care while handling the fragile items.
她在处理脆弱物品时表现出最大的关心。
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。
A2 verb /pæs/

pass

Meaning
to move past or beyond something
Example
He passed the test with flying colors.
C1 noun /sɪˈkluːʒən/

seclusion

隐居
Meaning
The state of being private, away from other people.
Example
She spent the weekend in complete seclusion in her cabin.
她在她的小屋里度过了完全的隐居周末。
A2 adjective /diːp/

deep

幸福
Meaning
extending far down from the top or surface; profound or intense
Example
The lake is very deep in the middle.
当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
C1 noun /ˈtæn.ə.ri/

tannery

制革厂
Meaning
A place where animal hides are processed into leather.
Example
The tannery produced high-quality leather for export.
制革厂为出口生产高质量的皮革。
C1 verb/noun /ˈkrɒn.ɪ.kəl/

chronicle

按照事件发生的顺序记录
Meaning
To record events in the order in which they happened; a written record of historical events.
Example
She decided to chronicle her journey through a blog.
她决定通过博客记录她的旅行。
C2 noun /tɑːrn/

tarn

山间湖泊
Meaning
A small mountain lake or pool.
Example
We camped near a tranquil tarn in the highlands.
我们在高地附近的一个宁静的山间湖泊旁露营。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtjuː.ɪ.tɪv/

intuitive

直觉的
Meaning
Based on instinctive understanding rather than reasoning.
Example
The software has an intuitive design that makes it easy to use.
该软件具有直观的设计，使其易于使用。
A2 noun /ˈnæpkɪn/

napkin

餐巾
Meaning
a piece of cloth or paper used to wipe the mouth and hands while eating
Example
She placed a napkin on her lap before eating.
她在吃饭前把餐巾放在膝盖上。
B1 noun ˈstæn.dədz

standards

标准
Meaning
A level of quality or attainment; a required or agreed level of quality or attainment.
Example
High standards inspire competitors.
高标准激励着竞争者。
C1 adjective /ˈhæpləs/

hapless

不幸的, 值得同情的
Meaning
unfortunate, unlucky, deserving pity
Example
The hapless traveler lost his passport on the very first day.
那个不幸的旅行者在第一天就丢失了护照。
C1 adjective /ˌhɪpəˈkrɪtɪkəl/

Hypocritical

虚伪的
Meaning
behaving in a way that contradicts one's stated beliefs or values
Example
It's hypocritical to preach honesty while lying yourself.
在讲诚实的同时撒谎是虚伪的。
C2 noun /ˈpoʊltɪs/

poultice

温暖的草药敷料
Meaning
a soft, moist mass of material applied to the body to relieve soreness and inflammation
Example
The nurse applied a warm poultice to his injured leg.
护士把温暖的敷料敷在他受伤的腿上。
C2 noun /ˈɡævəl/

gavel

法槌
Meaning
A small ceremonial mallet used by a judge or an auctioneer to signal attention or mark a decision.
Example
The judge struck the gavel to call the court to order.
法官敲打法槌以召集法庭秩序。
C2 adjective /ˌsuːprəˈmʌndeɪn/

supramundane

超世俗
Meaning
beyond the physical or ordinary world; transcendent
Example
The monk spoke of supramundane peace beyond material life.
和尚讲述了超越物质生活的超世俗的平静。
C2 noun /ˈmæsəkɪst/

masochist

受虐狂
Meaning
a person who derives pleasure from their own pain or humiliation
Example
He was called a masochist for enjoying tough challenges.
他因享受艰难挑战而被称为受虐狂。
A2 adjective /ˈnætʃərəl/

natural

自然的
Meaning
existing in or derived from nature; not made or caused by humankind
Example
She prefers to use natural ingredients in her cooking.
她更喜欢在烹饪中使用天然的食材。
B2 noun /ˈkɒmpɪtəns/

competence

能力
Meaning
the ability to do something successfully or efficiently
Example
Her competence as a manager impressed the board.
作为经理，她的能力给董事会留下了深刻印象。
C2 adjective /ɪˈfiːt/

effete

虚弱
Meaning
Lacking vitality, strength, or effectiveness; weak and overrefined.
Example
The empire became effete after centuries of indulgence.
帝国在几个世纪的纵容之后变得虚弱。
C1 noun /ˈɡræv.ɪ.tæs/

gravitas

重力
Meaning
Dignity, seriousness, or solemnity of manner or speech.
Example
The judge spoke with great gravitas.
法官以极大的严肃性发言。
A2 adjective /ˈtaɪ.di/

Tidy

整洁; 干净
Meaning
arranged neatly and in order; clean and organized
Example
She keeps her room very tidy and organized.
她保持房间非常整洁和干净。
C1 adjective /ˈmaʊntɪnəs/

Mountainous

山区的
Meaning
having many mountains; characterized by mountains
Example
The mountainous region was difficult to travel through.
这个山区地区很难旅行。
C1 adjective /ˈɔːbərn/

auburn

红棕色
Meaning
reddish-brown in color, especially used to describe hair
Example
She has long auburn hair that shines in the sunlight.
她有一头长长的红棕色头发，在阳光下闪闪发光。
A2 noun /ˈlʌɡ.ɪdʒ/

Luggage

行李
Meaning
suitcases or other bags in which to pack personal belongings for traveling
Example
Please check your luggage at the airport counter.
请在机场柜台检查您的行李。
B1 noun raɪts

rights

权利
Meaning
A moral or legal entitlement to have or obtain something or to act in a certain way.
Example
The rights of people were prioritized.
人们的权利被优先考虑。
A1 adjective /blæk/

Black

黑色
Meaning
having the darkest color; the opposite of white
Example
She wore a beautiful black dress to the party.
她穿了一件漂亮的黑色连衣裙去参加聚会。
B2 noun /ˈwʊlən dres/

Woolen dress

羊毛裙子
Meaning
a dress made from wool fabric, typically worn in cold weather
Example
She wore a warm woolen dress during the winter months.
她在冬季穿了一件温暖的羊毛裙子。
C2 noun /sɒl/

sol

索尔（音乐音阶的第五个音符）
Meaning
The fifth note of the sol-fa musical scale (do, re, mi, fa, sol, la, ti); also the Latin word for sun
Example
The choir practiced singing the note sol during rehearsal.
合唱团在排练时练习唱索尔音符。
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。
B2 verb /ˈdɛdɪkeɪt/

dedicate

奉献
Meaning
to devote time, effort, or oneself to a particular purpose or person
Example
She dedicated her life to helping the poor.
她献出了自己的生命来帮助穷人。
B2 noun, verb /bəˈfeɪ/ (noun), /ˈbʌfɪt/ (verb)

buffet

Meaning
A meal where guests serve themselves from a variety of dishes arranged on a table; also means to strike repeatedly (as a verb).
Example
We enjoyed a large buffet at the wedding reception.
C1 verb /kraʊtʃ/

crouch

Meaning
to bend your knees and lower your body close to the ground
Example
The cat crouched before leaping at its prey.
C1 noun /ˌfɜːrmənˈteɪʃən/

fermentation

发酵，酵母或细菌的化学变化
Meaning
a chemical process by which substances like sugar are converted into alcohol or acids using microorganisms
Example
The fermentation of grapes produces wine.
葡萄的发酵产生葡萄酒。
B1 adjective /ʌnˈsɜːrtən/

Uncertain

不确定
Meaning
not able to be relied on; not known or definite; not having reliable knowledge
Example
I am uncertain about my future career plans.
我对未来的职业规划感到不确定。
C2 verb /bɪˈlaɪ/

belie

掩饰
Meaning
To give a false impression of something; to contradict.
Example
His calm face belied his inner anxiety.
他平静的面容掩饰了他内心的焦虑。
A2 noun ɪˈvɛnts

events

事件
Meaning
A thing that happens, especially one of importance.
Example
Several events were held across the country.
全国范围内举行了几个事件。
B2 verb /ˈlaɪɪŋ/

lying

撒谎
Meaning
the act of not telling the truth
Example
He was caught lying about his grades.
他因撒谎关于他的成绩而被抓住。
C2 noun /trænsˈluːsəns/

translucence

半透明性
Meaning
the quality of allowing light to pass through but not detailed shapes
Example
The translucence of the curtains filled the room with soft light.
窗帘的半透明性让房间充满了柔和的光线。
C1 adjective /ˈmiːɡər/

meager

贫乏
Meaning
Lacking in quantity or quality; inadequate.
Example
He could barely survive on his meager salary.
他几乎无法靠他微薄的薪水生存。
B2 noun /beɪs/

bass

低沉的男性嗓音 / 贝斯吉他
Meaning
the lowest adult male singing voice; also, low-frequency sounds in music or a type of fish
Example
He played the bass guitar at the concert.
他在音乐会弹奏了贝斯吉他。
C1 noun moʊst ˈvʌlnərəbəl ˈneɪʃən

most vulnerable nation

最脆弱的国家
Meaning
A country that is highly exposed to risks and lacks adequate protection or resilience.
Example
Bangladesh is one of the most vulnerable nations to climate change.
孟加拉国是气候变化最脆弱的国家之一。
C2 adjective /ɪˈnjʊərd/

inured

习惯于
Meaning
Accustomed to something, especially something unpleasant.
Example
After years of hardship, she was inured to suffering.
经过多年的困苦，她已经习惯于痛苦了。
B2 noun /ˈlaɪv.stɒk/

livestock

家畜
Meaning
farm animals such as cattle, sheep, and pigs that are kept for use or profit
Example
The farmer raised livestock to supply meat and milk for the market.
农民饲养家畜，以供应市场的肉类和牛奶。
B1 adjective ˈpræktɪkəl

practical

实际的
Meaning
Concerned with actual use rather than theory; realistic and sensible.
Example
A practical approach is needed for solving complex problems.
解决复杂问题需要实际的办法。
C2 noun /ˌsɒ̃ˈfrwɑː/

sang-froid

冷静
Meaning
Composure or coolness, especially in difficult situations.
Example
The leader handled the crisis with remarkable sang-froid.
领导以非凡的冷静处理了这次危机。
B2 adjective /ˈaɪ.dəl/

Idle

懒惰的; 不活跃的; 没有工作的
Meaning
lazy; inactive; not working or being used
Example
The factory workers were idle during the strike.
工厂工人在罢工期间闲置。
C1 adjective ˈɒk.sɪ.də.tɪv

oxidative

与氧化相关
Meaning
Related to or caused by oxidation, especially cellular damage from free radicals.
Example
Excess stress can lead to oxidative damage in cells.
过度的压力可能导致细胞中的氧化损伤。
C2 noun /ˈaɪsinəs/

iciness

冰冷
Meaning
The state of being cold in manner or temperature.
Example
There was a distinct iciness in his voice.
他的声音中有一种明显的冰冷感。
C1 adjective ɔːɡˈmen.tɪd

augmented

增强的, 改进的, 扩展的
Meaning
having been made greater in size or value.
Example
The new software provided augmented reality features.
新软件提供了增强现实功能。
B2 adjective /ˈnjuː.mər.əs/

Numerous

众多的; 很多的; 丰富的
Meaning
existing in large numbers; many; abundant
Example
There are numerous benefits to exercising regularly.
定期锻炼有许多好处。
C1 noun /ˈruːbrɪk/

rubric

评分标准 / 指南
Meaning
A set of instructions, rules, or a heading in a document, often used for grading criteria.
Example
The teacher provided a grading rubric for the assignment.
老师提供了一个作业评分标准。
C1 noun /peɪˈiː/

payee

收款人
Meaning
A person to whom money is paid or is to be paid.
Example
The payee must sign the check before cashing it.
收款人在兑现支票前必须签名。
C1 noun /ɪmˈpɒs.tər/

Impostor

冒充者; 欺诈者
Meaning
a person who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive others; a fraud
Example
The impostor convinced everyone he was a doctor until his fake credentials were discovered.
冒充者说服了每个人，直到他的假证书被发现。
C1 noun/verb /ˈɪmprɪnt/

imprint

印记
Meaning
A mark or impression made by pressure; to establish or fix firmly in someone's mind.
Example
The event left an indelible imprint on the city's history.
这一事件在这座城市的历史上留下了不可磨灭的印记。
C1 noun /ˈɛksɜːrpt/

excerpt

摘录
Meaning
A short portion taken from a text, film, or piece of music.
Example
The teacher read an excerpt from the novel.
老师读了小说中的一段摘录。
C1 adjective /ˌmɒnəˈlɪθɪk/

monolithic

单片的
Meaning
Massive, uniform, and indivisible; resembling a large single stone or structure.
Example
The company maintained a monolithic structure resistant to change.
公司保持了一个抗变的单片结构。
B2 adverb /ˈred.ɪ.li/

Readily

乐意地; 容易地; 毫不犹豫
Meaning
willingly; easily; without hesitation
Example
She readily agreed to help with the project.
她乐意地同意帮助项目。
A1 noun /fəʊn/

phone

电话
Meaning
a device for communication, typically used to make calls or send messages
Example
I need to charge my phone.
我需要给我的电话充电。
A2 noun sɔːŋz

songs

歌曲
Meaning
A short poem or other set of words set to music or meant to be sung.
Example
Listen to songs to learn pronunciation.
听歌曲来学习发音。
B1 noun ɪˈkwɒl.ə.ti

equality

平等
Meaning
The state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities.
Example
Equality in education is a key goal.
教育中的平等是一个关键目标。
A2 noun /əˈɡriː.mənts/

agreements

协议
Meaning
Formal arrangements or understandings between two or more parties.
Example
Agreements strengthen partnerships.
协议加强了伙伴关系。
C1 adjective /ˈsɪn.tɪ.leɪ.tɪŋ/

scintillating

闪耀的
Meaning
brilliantly clever, exciting, or sparkling
Example
Her scintillating conversation kept everyone entertained.
她那闪耀的谈话让每个人都感到娱乐。
B2 noun /kəˈtæstrəfi/

catastrophe

灾难
Meaning
A sudden and widespread disaster or misfortune.
Example
The earthquake was a catastrophe for the entire region.
地震对整个地区来说是一次灾难。
C2 adjective /ˈspiːʃəs/

specious

虚假
Meaning
Superficially plausible but actually false; misleading in appearance.
Example
The politician’s argument was specious, sounding convincing but lacking real evidence.
那位政治家的论点是虚假的，听起来很有说服力，但缺乏真实的证据。
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。
C2 noun /ɪmp/

imp

小顽皮精灵
Meaning
a small mischievous devil or sprite; a playful troublemaker
Example
The child was acting like a little imp, hiding his toys everywhere.
那个孩子像一个小顽皮精灵，四处藏玩具。
C1 adjective /kənˈkluː.sɪv/

Conclusive

决定性的; 终结的; 完全解决问题
Meaning
final; decisive; settling a matter completely
Example
The evidence was conclusive and left no room for doubt.
证据是决定性的，没有留下任何怀疑的空间。
B1 adjective /əˈrɪdʒ.ɪ.nəl/

Original

原始的; 主要的; 真实的
Meaning
first; fundamental; primary; authentic
Example
This is the original document, not a copy.
这是原始文件，不是副本。
A2 noun /ˈplɛʒər/

pleasure

愉快
Meaning
a feeling of happiness or enjoyment
Example
It was a pleasure to meet you.
很高兴见到你。
C1 noun /ˈdek.ə.dəns/

decadence

颓废
Meaning
Moral or cultural decline characterized by excessive indulgence in pleasure or luxury.
Example
The novel describes the decadence of the wealthy elite.
小说描述了富有精英的颓废。
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。
C2 noun /vərˈmɪl.jən/

Vermillion

鲜红色-橙色; 这种颜色的颜料
Meaning
a bright red-orange color; a pigment of this color
Example
The artist used vermillion paint for the sunset.
艺术家为日落使用了维米利昂颜料。
B2 adjective /ˈtɒksɪk/

Toxic

有毒的; 有害的或令人不悦的
Meaning
poisonous; very harmful or unpleasant
Example
The factory released toxic chemicals into the river.
工厂将有毒化学品排放到河里。
C2 noun /pɜːrtʃt raɪs/

Perched rice

膨化米
Meaning
puffed rice; rice that has been heated and puffed into light, crispy grains
Example
I enjoy eating puffed rice as a healthy snack.
我喜欢把膨化米当作健康的小吃。
C1 noun ˈeʃ.ə.lɒn

echelon

级别，等级，阶层
Meaning
A level or rank in an organization, a profession, or society.
Example
He climbed to the upper echelon of the corporate world.
他爬升到了公司世界的最高层。
C1 noun /ˈæl.ɪ.moʊ.ni/

alimony

赡养费
Meaning
financial support that a person is ordered by a court to give to their spouse after separation or divorce
Example
He was ordered by the court to pay monthly alimony to his ex-wife.
法院命令他每月支付赡养费给他的前妻。
B2 noun /moʊˈmɛn.təm/

momentum

动能
Meaning
The quantity of motion of a moving body; the impetus and driving force gained by the development of a process or course of events.
Example
The company gained momentum after launching a new product.
公司在推出新产品后获得了动能。
B2 noun /ˈɡæl.ək.siːz/

galaxies

星系
Meaning
Large collections of stars, gas, and dust held together by gravity.
Example
Distant galaxies hold clues about the early universe.
遥远的星系包含了关于早期宇宙的线索。
C1 adjective /ˌɔː.riˈen.təl/

Oriental

与东亚国家相关的；东方的
Meaning
relating to the countries of East Asia; eastern
Example
The museum has a beautiful collection of oriental art.
博物馆收藏有美丽的东方艺术作品。
C2 verb /ˈeksɪkreɪt/

execrate

痛恨
Meaning
To feel or express great loathing or hatred for something.
Example
The community execrated the corrupt politician.
社区谴责了腐败的政治家。
C2 noun /bəˈnæləti/

banality

平凡
Meaning
The condition of being unoriginal, boring, or obvious; trite remark or quality.
Example
The speech was criticized for its banality and lack of originality.
这篇演讲因其平凡和缺乏原创性而受到批评。
C2 noun /ˈkʌstərd ˈæpəl/

Custard Apple

奶油苹果
Meaning
a tropical fruit with sweet creamy white flesh and black seeds
Example
The custard apple has a sweet and creamy texture.
奶油苹果具有甜美和奶油般的口感。
B1 noun /ˈvoʊtɪŋ/

voting

投票
Meaning
the act of making a choice in an election or decision by casting a vote
Example
Voting is an important part of a democratic society.
投票是民主社会的重要组成部分。
C1 noun ziːl

zeal

热情
Meaning
Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective; passion.
Example
She approached the project with great zeal and determination.
她以极大的热情和决心开始了这个项目。
B2 adjective /ˌʌnkənˈvɛnʃənl/

unconventional

非传统的
Meaning
not based on or conforming to what is generally done or believed
Example
Her unconventional approach to teaching inspired her students to think creatively.
她非传统的教学方法激发了学生的创造性思维。
C2 noun /dɪˈkrɛpɪˌtjuːd/

decrepitude

衰败
Meaning
the state of being old, weak, and worn out
Example
The once-great empire fell into decrepitude.
曾经伟大的帝国陷入了衰败。
C2 adjective /ˈkælkjʊləbl/

calculable

可计算的
Meaning
Capable of being calculated, estimated, or measured.
Example
The risk involved in the project is calculable.
项目中的风险是可以计算的。
C1 noun /ˈnɔːrmən/

Norman

Meaning
A member of a people of mixed Scandinavian and Frankish origin who settled in Normandy, or relating to their culture.
Example
The Normans conquered England in 1066.
C1 verb /ɪmˈpɪndʒ/

impinge

影响
Meaning
to have an effect or impact on something; to encroach or infringe
Example
The noise from the construction site impinges on our daily activities.
建筑工地的噪音对我们的日常活动产生影响。
C2 verb /ˈkæn.tər/

canter

慢跑
Meaning
To ride a horse at a controlled, easy pace between a trot and a gallop.
Example
She cantered her horse across the field with ease.
她轻松地骑马穿过田野。
B1 noun /ˈlæbrətɔːri/

laboratory

实验室
Meaning
A room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching.
Example
The students conducted the experiment in the chemistry laboratory.
学生们在化学实验室进行了实验。
C1 noun /ˌlɪbəˈreɪʃən wɔːr/

liberation war

解放战争
Meaning
a war fought to gain freedom from foreign rule, occupation, or oppression; an armed struggle for national independence
Example
The liberation war reshaped the nation’s history and identity.
解放战争改变了国家的历史和认同。
C2 adjective /əˈluːsɪv/

allusive

含蓄的
Meaning
Making indirect references or hints; suggestive without being explicit.
Example
The novel is full of allusive passages that point to classical literature.
这本小说充满了含蓄的段落，指向经典文学。
C2 noun /ˌdɪsrɪˈpjuːt/

disrepute

恶名
Meaning
the state of being held in low esteem or having a bad reputation
Example
The scandal brought the politician into disrepute.
丑闻使这位政治家名声扫地。
B1 noun /ˈpɪdʒ.ən/

Pigeon

鸽子
Meaning
a grey and white bird with a fat body that is common in cities
Example
The pigeon pecked at breadcrumbs on the sidewalk.
鸽子在人行道上啄食面包屑。
C2 verb /aɪˈdɒləˌtraɪz/

idolatrize

偶像崇拜
Meaning
To worship idols; to regard with excessive devotion or admiration.
Example
They began to idolatrize the statue as a deity.
他们开始把这尊雕像当作神明崇拜。
B2 adverb /ˈbɪt.ə.li/

Bitterly

愤怒地; 严重地
Meaning
in an angry, hurt, or resentful way; extremely; severely
Example
She complained bitterly about the unfair treatment.
她对不公平的待遇愤怒地抱怨。
A1 noun /ˈwɛð.ɚ/

weather

天气
Meaning
The state of the atmosphere at a place and time as regards heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.
Example
The weather forecast predicts heavy rain tomorrow.
天气预报预测明天会有大雨。
C2 noun /ˈaɪ.ərn.wʊd/

Ironwood

铁木
Meaning
a hard, dense wood from various trees; also the tree itself that produces small flowers
Example
The ironwood tree blooms with tiny white flowers.
铁木树开着小白花。
C2 adjective /ˈfraɪəbl/

friable

脆弱
Meaning
Easily crumbled or reduced to powder.
Example
The old brick wall was friable and broke apart at a touch.
那堵老砖墙是脆弱的，轻轻一碰就破裂了。
C1 adjective /ɪkˈstreɪ.ni.əs/

extraneous

无关
Meaning
Not directly related or essential to the matter at hand; irrelevant.
Example
The editor removed extraneous details from the report.
编辑从报告中删除了无关的细节。
B2 adverb /pəˈlɪtɪkəli/

politically

政治上
Meaning
in a way that relates to politics or government
Example
The country is politically divided between two major parties.
这个国家在政治上分裂为两个主要党派。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkuːθ/

uncouth

粗鲁
Meaning
Lacking good manners, refinement, or grace; awkward or rough.
Example
His uncouth behavior shocked the guests at the party.
他粗鲁的行为让聚会上的客人感到震惊。
C2 noun ˌsaɪ.bəˈnet.ɪks

cybernetics

控制论
Meaning
The science of communications and automatic control systems in both machines and living things.
Example
Cybernetics plays a crucial role in artificial intelligence.
控制论在人工智能中起着至关重要的作用。
C1 noun /təˈpɒɡrəfi/

topography

地形
Meaning
the arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area
Example
The topography of the region made construction very challenging.
该地区的地形使得施工非常具有挑战性。
B1 adjective /def/

Deaf

聋; 听力障碍
Meaning
unable to hear; having a hearing impairment
Example
The deaf child learned to communicate using sign language.
那个聋哑孩子学会了使用手语进行沟通。
C1 noun prəˈtɛk.ʃə.nɪ.zəm

protectionism

保护主义
Meaning
The theory or practice of shielding a country's domestic industries from foreign competition by taxing imports.
Example
The government's protectionism helped local businesses grow.
政府的保护主义帮助了本地企业的成长。
B1 adverb /əˈkeɪʒənəli/

Occasionally

偶尔; 有时;
Meaning
sometimes; from time to time; not regularly
Example
I occasionally visit my grandmother on weekends.
我偶尔在周末去看望我的祖母。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈpeɪnzˌteɪkɪŋ/

painstaking

非常小心
Meaning
Done with great care and thoroughness.
Example
The artist completed the project with painstaking detail.
艺术家以极其细致的方式完成了这个项目。
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。
A2 noun /ˈbenɪfɪt/

Benefit

好处; 利益; 益处
Meaning
an advantage or profit gained from something; a helpful or good effect
Example
Exercise has many health benefits for your body.
运动对你的身体有许多健康益处。
C1 adjective /kənˈspɪkjuəs/

conspicuous

显眼的
Meaning
Easily noticeable; attracting attention due to being unusual or prominent.
Example
Her red dress made her conspicuous at the party.
她的红色裙子使她在派对上显眼。
C2 noun /ɔːl/

awl

锥子
Meaning
a small pointed tool used for making holes, especially in leather
Example
The cobbler used an awl to punch holes in the leather.
鞋匠用锥子在皮革上打孔。
B2 adverb /ˈædɪkwətli/

adequately

恰当地
Meaning
in a satisfactory manner
Example
He completed the task adequately, but could improve next time.
他适当地完成了任务，但下次可以改进。