C2 noun /lɔːŋ ˈpepər/

Long pepper

长胡椒

Meaning

a flowering vine in the family Piperaceae, cultivated for its fruit which is used as a spice

Example

Long pepper was more valuable than black pepper in ancient times.

长胡椒在古代比黑胡椒更有价值。

A2 adjective /ɡreɪ/

Grey

灰色

Meaning

having a color between black and white

Example

The grey clouds indicated that rain was coming.

灰色的云表明雨水即将到来。

C1 verb /əˈpreɪz/

appraise

评估

Meaning

to evaluate the value, quality, or importance of something

Example

The jeweler appraised the diamond before buying it.

珠宝商在购买之前评估了钻石。

B2 verb /flɪk/

flick

快速轻弹

Meaning

to move or cause to move with a sudden quick motion

Example

He flicked the switch to turn on the light.

他迅速地按下开关以打开灯。

C1 verb /ˈstoʊnwɔːl/

stonewall

阻挡

Meaning

To delay or block progress by refusing to cooperate or answer

Example

The witness tried to stonewall during the investigation.

证人试图在调查期间做stonewall。

C2 noun /ˌdɪvɪˈneɪʃən/

divination

占卜

Meaning

the practice of seeking knowledge of the future or the unknown by supernatural means

Example

Ancient people often relied on divination to guide important decisions.

古人常常依赖占卜来指导重要的决策。

B2 adjective /ˈɔɪl.i/

Oily

油腻的; 油覆盖的; 油滑的

Meaning

covered with oil; containing oil; greasy

Example

Her oily skin needs special care.

她的油腻皮肤需要特别护理。

C1 noun /ˈpæntəmaɪm/

pantomime

哑剧

Meaning

A type of theatrical performance using gestures and movements without spoken words; in Britain, a musical comedy play for families performed at Christmas.

Example

The children enjoyed the Christmas pantomime at the local theater.

孩子们在当地剧院观看了圣诞哑剧。

C1 adjective ˈtæktɪkəl

tactical

战术

Meaning

Relating to or constituting actions carefully planned to gain a specific military or political end.

Example

Tactical thinking is crucial in business negotiations.

战术思维在商业谈判中至关重要。

A2 noun /ˈstjuːdiəʊ/

studio

工作室

Meaning

a room where an artist, photographer, musician, or broadcaster works

Example

The singer recorded her new song in the studio.

歌手在工作室录制了她的新歌。

C2 noun /ɪˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

enunciation

发音，清晰发音

Meaning

The act of saying or pronouncing words clearly and distinctly.

Example

His enunciation was clear during the presentation.

他的发音在演讲中很清晰。

B2 noun/adjective /ˈkæpɪtəlɪst/

capitalist

Meaning

a person who supports or believes in capitalism; a wealthy business owner

Example

The capitalist believes in the freedom of the market.

C1 verb /slaʊtʃ/

slouch

懒散地坐

Meaning

To stand, sit, or move in a lazy or awkward way.

Example

He slouched in the chair, looking tired.

他在椅子上懒散地坐着，看起来很累。

C1 verb ˈsɪn.θə.saɪ.zɪŋ

synthesizing

合成, 结合, 以一致的方式呈现

Meaning

Combine (a number of things) into a coherent whole.

Example

He excels in synthesizing ideas from different sources.

他擅长将不同来源的想法进行合成。

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。

B2 noun /kənˈdʒʌŋkʃən/

conjunction

连词

Meaning

a word used to connect clauses or sentences, or to coordinate words

Example

The words 'and' and 'but' are common conjunctions.

'和' 和 '但是' 是常见的连词。

A1 adjective /ˈfʌn.i/

Funny

有趣的; 奇怪的; 好笑的;

Meaning

humorous; strange; amusing;

Example

He told a funny joke that made everyone laugh.

他讲了一个有趣的笑话，让大家都笑了。

C2 noun /ˈpɛrɪstaɪl/

peristyle

由柱子环绕的走廊

Meaning

A continuous porch formed by a row of columns surrounding the perimeter of a building or courtyard.

Example

The Roman villa featured a beautiful peristyle garden.

罗马别墅里有一个美丽的圆柱廊花园。

C2 noun /ˌdɪləˈtænt/

dilettante

外行

Meaning

A person who takes up an art, activity, or subject merely for amusement, especially in a superficial way.

Example

He was dismissed as a dilettante in the art world because he lacked formal training.

他在艺术界被视为外行，因为他缺乏正式的训练。

B2 noun ˈrɛvənuː

revenue

收入

Meaning

Income, especially when of a company or organization.

Example

The company's revenue grew by 10% this year.

公司的收入今年增长了10%。

C1 verb /ˈruː.mɪ.neɪt/

ruminate

深思, 反刍

Meaning

to think deeply about something; to chew cud (for animals)

Example

She sat alone to ruminate on her decision.

她坐在一起，深思自己的决定。

B1 noun /ˈvɔɪ.ɪdʒ/

Voyage

航程; 海上航行

Meaning

a long journey involving travel by sea or in space

Example

The ship's voyage across the Atlantic took two weeks.

船只穿越大西洋的航行花了两周。

B2 noun /ˈbrɛkdaʊn/

breakdown

故障

Meaning

a failure or collapse of a system or machinery

Example

The car had a breakdown on the highway.

车子在高速公路上发生了故障。

A2 noun /ˈæk.ʃənz/

actions

行动

Meaning

The fact or process of doing something, typically to achieve an aim.

Example

Immediate actions are needed for pollution control.

需要立即采取行动来控制污染。

B2 adjective /ɪˈlɛktərəl/

electoral

选举的

Meaning

related to elections or voting

Example

The electoral process in the country has been reformed in recent years.

该国的选举程序在近年来进行了改革。

B2 noun /ˈtɛnənsi/

tenancy

租约

Meaning

The possession or occupation of land or property as a tenant.

Example

The tenancy agreement was signed for two years.

租赁协议已签署为期两年。

C2 adjective, adverb /əˈbʌvˌbɔːrd/

aboveboard

诚实和公开

Meaning

Open and honest; without deception or trickery.

Example

The business deal was completely aboveboard.

商业交易完全诚实和公开。

B1 noun, verb /ˈbændɪdʒ/

bandage

绷带

Meaning

a strip of material used to cover or protect a wound; to cover or wrap a wound with such material

Example

The nurse carefully bandaged his injured arm.

护士给他受伤的手臂包扎了。

B1 noun, verb /ˈfəʊtəʊˌkɒpi/

photocopy

复印

Meaning

a copy of a document made using a photocopying machine; to make such a copy

Example

Please photocopy these documents before the meeting.

请在会议前复印这些文件。

C2 verb /diːˈmæɡnɪtaɪz/

demagnetize

去磁

Meaning

To remove or reduce the magnetic properties of something.

Example

The technician demagnetized the old cassette tape.

技术员去掉了老磁带的磁性。

B2 noun /ˈdɛltə/

delta

三角洲

Meaning

A landform at the mouth of a river where it splits into several outlets.

Example

The Nile Delta is one of the most fertile regions in Egypt.

尼罗河三角洲是埃及最肥沃的地区之一。

C1 adjective /rɪˈdʌn.dənt/

redundant

多余的

Meaning

Not or no longer needed or useful; superfluous.

Example

The report contained redundant information.

报告包含了多余的信息。

B2 verb /əˈbændən/

abandon

放弃

Meaning

to give up completely; to leave permanently

Example

They had to abandon their house due to flooding.

由于洪水，他们不得不放弃他们的房子。

C1 verb /səbˈsaɪd/

subside

减少

Meaning

to become less intense, violent, or severe; to sink or fall to a lower level

Example

After the storm, the floodwaters began to subside.

风暴过后，洪水开始退去。

C2 adjective /daɪˈdæktɪk/

didactic

教学的

Meaning

Intended to teach, often with a moral lesson.

Example

The novel is not just entertaining but also didactic in nature.

这本小说不仅仅是娱乐性，还有教学性质。

C1 adjective /ˈflɪmzi/

flimsy

脆弱的

Meaning

weak, fragile, or lacking in strength; not convincing

Example

The chair was too flimsy to support his weight.

这把椅子太脆弱了，无法支撑他的重量。

A2 noun /ɡræs/

grass

幸福

Meaning

plants with narrow green leaves, often covering the ground in fields or gardens

Example

Children are playing on the grass.

当她获得奖项时，她无法隐藏自己的幸福。

A2 verb /draɪv/

drive

驾驶

Meaning

to control and move a vehicle; to force someone to move

Example

I will drive to work tomorrow morning.

我明天早上开车去工作。

C2 adjective /ˌɪnsəˈluːbriəs/

insalubrious

不健康

Meaning

Unhealthy or not conducive to well-being.

Example

They moved out of the insalubrious neighborhood for the sake of their health.

他们为了健康搬出了不健康的社区

C1 noun /ˈwɪndfɔːl/

windfall

意外收获

Meaning

an unexpected piece of good fortune, typically a large amount of money

Example

The startup received a windfall when a major client paid for a full year in advance.

初创公司因一个重要客户提前支付了一整年的费用，获得了意外收获。

C2 noun /ˈbɪbliəfaɪl/

bibliophile

书迷

Meaning

A person who loves or collects books.

Example

She is a true bibliophile who spends weekends at old bookstores.

她是一个真正的书迷，周末都在旧书店度过。

C1 adjective ʌnˈwɔːr.rən.tɪd

unwarranted

不合理的

Meaning

Not justified or necessary; without good reason.

Example

His anger toward the staff was completely unwarranted.

他对员工的愤怒是完全不合理的。

C1 verb /rɪˈkuːpəreɪt/

recuperate

恢复

Meaning

to recover from illness or regain strength

Example

She went to the countryside to recuperate after surgery.

她去乡下恢复健康，手术后。

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。

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。

B1 noun /əˈtʃiːvmənt/

achievement

成就

Meaning

Something that has been successfully completed or accomplished through effort or skill.

Example

Graduating from university was her greatest achievement.

大学毕业是她最大的成就。

C1 adjective /ˈruːfəl/

rueful

遗憾的

Meaning

Expressing sorrow, regret, or pity.

Example

He gave a rueful smile after losing the match.

他在输掉比赛后露出了遗憾的笑容。

B2 noun /mɪˈθɒlədʒi/

mythology

Meaning

A collection of myths, especially belonging to a particular culture or religion.

Example

Greek mythology is filled with stories of gods and heroes.

B2 adjective /ˈdaʊt.fəl/

Doubtful

怀疑的; 不确定的; 对某事感到不确定

Meaning

uncertain; questionable; feeling uncertain about something

Example

I am doubtful about the success of this project.

我对这个项目的成功表示怀疑。

C1 verb /bɒmˈbɑːrd/

bombard

Meaning

to attack continuously with bombs, questions, or other forces

Example

Reporters bombarded the minister with difficult questions.

C2 noun /ˈæntɪfɒn/

antiphon

反诗

Meaning

a short chant or verse sung responsively in Christian worship, typically sung before or after a psalm or canticle

Example

The choir sang the antiphon before beginning the main hymn.

合唱团在开始主要圣歌之前唱了反诗。

C1 verb /ˌriːɪnˈtɪɡreɪt/

reintegrate

重新融入

Meaning

To bring someone or something back into a group or society after being separated.

Example

The program helps prisoners reintegrate into society.

该程序帮助囚犯重新融入社会。

A2 noun /ɡoʊst/

Ghost

鬼魂

Meaning

an apparition of a dead person believed to be able to become visible to the living; a spirit

Example

The old mansion was rumored to be haunted by the ghost of its former owner.

据说这座老宅被前任主人的鬼魂困扰。

B2 noun /ˈɛmbəsi/

embassy

大使馆

Meaning

the official residence or offices of an ambassador

Example

He works at the French embassy in Dhaka.

他在达卡的法国大使馆工作。

B2 adjective /ˈtrɪviəl/

trivial

琐碎

Meaning

Of little value or importance.

Example

He often gets upset over the most trivial matters.

他经常为最琐碎的事情而烦恼。

C1 noun /ˈsteɪtəs kwoʊ/

status quo

现状

Meaning

The existing state of affairs, especially regarding social or political issues.

Example

The government decided to maintain the status quo until further review.

政府决定在进一步审查之前保持现状。

B1 verb /ˌɪntəˈrʌpt/

interrupt

打断

Meaning

to stop someone from speaking or doing something by suddenly saying or doing something

Example

She tried not to interrupt while he was speaking.

她尽量不在他说话时打断他。

B2 noun /ˈlɪb.ər.ti/

Liberty

自由

Meaning

the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views

Example

The Statue of Liberty represents freedom and democracy.

自由女神像象征着自由和民主。

C1 noun /ˈkrɛvɪs/

crevice

裂缝

Meaning

a narrow crack or opening, especially in a rock or wall

Example

The lizard hid in a crevice between the stones.

蜥蜴藏在石头之间的裂缝中。

B2 adjective ɪkˈsplɪsɪt

explicit

明确

Meaning

Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.

Example

The instructions were explicit, leaving no room for confusion.

这些指令是明确的，没有留下任何混淆的空间。

C1 noun /ˈtɛknɪk/

technic

技巧

Meaning

A method, skill, or art in a particular field, especially in the arts or sciences.

Example

The artist’s technic in watercolor impressed the judges.

艺术家的水彩画技法给评委留下了深刻印象。

B2 noun /nɪˌɡoʊ.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

Negotiation

旨在达成协议的讨论; 谈判

Meaning

discussion aimed at reaching an agreement; bargaining

Example

The negotiation between the two companies lasted for weeks.

两家公司之间的谈判持续了好几个星期。

B1 noun /sɔːrs/

Source

源头; 来源

Meaning

a place, person, or thing from which something originates; the origin of information

Example

The river's source is high in the mountains.

这条河的源头位于群山之中。

B2 noun /ˈplæn.tɪn/

Plantain

大蕉

Meaning

a large green banana-like fruit that is usually cooked before eating

Example

Plantain can be fried, boiled, or baked and is a staple food in many tropical countries.

大蕉可以油炸、煮沸或烘烤，是许多热带国家的主食。

B2 noun əˈmend.mənts

amendments

修正案

Meaning

Changes or additions made to improve a text, law, or constitution.

Example

Amendments reflect evolving public needs.

修正案反映了不断发展的公共需求。

C1 adjective /ˌɪməˈtɪəriəl/

immaterial

无关紧要

Meaning

Not important or relevant; lacking physical substance.

Example

The judge ruled that the argument was immaterial to the case.

法官裁定，该论点与案件无关。

C1 noun /ˈspɪnstər/

spinster

未婚女性

Meaning

An unmarried woman, often one who is older and considered unlikely to marry

Example

The novel featured a kind-hearted spinster who cared for the village children.

小说中有一位心地善良的未婚女性，她照顾着村里的孩子们。

C2 verb /kəˈmɪŋɡəl/

commingle

混合

Meaning

To mix or blend different things together.

Example

The charity does not commingle donations with operational funds.

慈善机构不会将捐款与运营资金混合。

A2 noun /pɪn/

pin

别针

Meaning

a small thin piece of metal used to fasten or hold things together

Example

She used a pin to attach the note to the board.

她用别针把纸条固定在黑板上。

C1 noun ɪnˈsɒl.vən.si

insolvency

破产

Meaning

The state of being unable to pay debts owed; bankruptcy.

Example

The company declared insolvency after years of losses.

公司在多年的亏损后宣布破产。

B1 adverb /ˈpɜːfɪktli/

perfectly

Meaning

in a perfect manner; without flaws

Example

She performed the task perfectly.

C2 noun /dɜːrdʒ/

dirge

挽歌

Meaning

A mournful song, piece of music, or poem expressing grief, often for the dead.

Example

The choir sang a solemn dirge at the funeral.

合唱团在葬礼上唱了一首庄严的挽歌。

C1 noun /ˈɡlɒs.ər.i/

Glossary

术语表

Meaning

an alphabetical list of terms in a particular domain of knowledge with explanations; a brief dictionary

Example

The textbook includes a helpful glossary at the end to define technical terms.

教科书的末尾有一个有用的术语表，用来定义技术术语。

C1 adjective /ˌɛɡzɪˈstɛnʃəl/

existential

存在主义的

Meaning

Relating to human existence, often concerning meaning or purpose of life.

Example

She went through an existential crisis during her midlife.

她在人生中期经历了存在主义危机。

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 /ˈhaɪdəweɪ/

hideaway

藏身处

Meaning

A place used as a retreat or a place to hide.

Example

The cabin in the woods was their secret hideaway.

树林中的小屋是他们的秘密藏身之地。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈtræk.tə.bəl/

intractable

无法控制

Meaning

Difficult or impossible to manage, control, or solve.

Example

The conflict has become an intractable problem.

冲突已经成为一个无法控制的问题。

B2 noun /ˌæljuˈmɪniəm/

aluminium

铝

Meaning

a lightweight, silvery-white metal used widely in manufacturing and packaging

Example

Aluminium is commonly used to make cans and aircraft parts.

铝常用于制造罐头和飞机部件。

C1 adjective /ˈvɛlvəti/

velvety

幸福

Meaning

having a smooth, soft texture like velvet

Example

She spoke in a low, velvety voice.

她收到奖项时，无法掩饰她的幸福。

B1 noun /ˌrek.ə.menˈdeɪ.ʃən/

Recommendation

latter

第二个

Meaning

the second of two people or things mentioned

Example

Between tea and coffee, I prefer the latter.

在茶和咖啡之间，我更喜欢第二个。

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。

B2 noun ˈkwɒlɪti sliːp

quality sleep

优质睡眠

Meaning

Deep and healthy sleep that is adequate and restorative, ensuring physical and mental well-being

Example

Quality sleep improves cognitive function and overall health.

优质的睡眠改善认知功能和整体健康。

C1 verb /dɪˈɡreɪd/

degrade

Meaning

To lower in dignity, quality, or value; to treat with disrespect or to deteriorate.

Example

Harsh words can degrade a person's confidence.

A1 verb /ˈoʊpən/

open

打开

Meaning

to move something so as to allow access; to begin

Example

Please open the door for me.

请为我打开门。

A1 noun /ˈdɒktər/

doctor

医生

Meaning

A qualified medical professional who treats illnesses and injuries.

Example

The doctor prescribed medicine for the patient.

医生为病人开了药。

C1 noun /ɪnˈdjuːsmənt/

inducement

诱因

Meaning

something that persuades or encourages someone to do something

Example

The company offered a bonus as an inducement to employees.

公司提供了奖金作为员工的诱因。

B2 noun/verb /ˈaʊtreɪdʒ/

outrage

愤怒

Meaning

A strong feeling of anger and shock; to arouse anger or shock.

Example

The unfair decision caused public outrage.

不公正的决定引起了公众的愤怒。

C1 noun ˈhʌz.bən.dri

husbandry

农业和畜牧业

Meaning

The care, cultivation, and breeding of crops and animals; farming and agriculture.

Example

Proper husbandry techniques improve livestock health.

适当的农业技术能改善家畜健康。

C2 adjective /ˈtɔːrʃəs/

tortious

非法行为

Meaning

Relating to or involving a wrongful act leading to legal liability.

Example

The company was found guilty of tortious interference with contracts.

该公司因非法干预合同而被判有罪。

C1 adjective /ˈaɪərnˌklæd/

ironclad

铁定的

Meaning

impossible to change, break, or dispute; very strong and firm

Example

The company had an ironclad contract with its suppliers.

公司与其供应商签订了铁定合同。

B2 verb /əˈweɪkən/

awaken

唤醒

Meaning

to stop sleeping; to cause to become aware

Example

The loud noise awakened the entire neighborhood.

大声的噪音唤醒了整个邻里。

B2 adjective /ˈwɪəri/

Weary

疲倦的; 筋疲力尽的

Meaning

feeling or showing extreme tiredness; tired and lacking energy

Example

She felt weary after working twelve hours straight.

她工作了十二小时后感到非常疲倦。

C1 noun /ˈʌndərdɒɡ/

underdog

逆袭者

Meaning

a competitor thought to have little chance of winning; a weaker party in a contest

Example

The underdog team surprised everyone by winning the championship.

逆袭者队伍通过赢得锦标赛让所有人都惊讶。

C1 noun /ˈkɒləmnɪst/

columnist

专栏作家

Meaning

a journalist who regularly writes articles or opinions for a newspaper or magazine

Example

The columnist wrote an article about climate change.

专栏作家写了一篇关于气候变化的文章。

C1 noun /ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəˌbɪləti/

unpredictability

不可预测性

Meaning

The quality of being impossible to predict or anticipate.

Example

The unpredictability of the weather made the trip uncertain.

天气的不可预测性使得旅行充满不确定性。

C2 adjective/noun /ɪnˈkɑːrnədiːn/

incarnadine

深红色

Meaning

a bright crimson or pinkish-red color

Example

The sky turned incarnadine at sunset.

夕阳下天空变成了深红色。

A1 noun /ˈprɒb.ləm/

Problem

问题

Meaning

a situation that causes difficulties and needs to be dealt with or solved

Example

We need to solve this problem quickly.

我们需要尽快解决这个问题。

A2 verb /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/

changing

变化

Meaning

The act of becoming different; ongoing process of change.

Example

The weather is changing rapidly.

天气在快速变化。

C1 verb /rɪˈprɛs/

repress

Meaning

To restrain, suppress, or keep under control, especially emotions or desires.

Example

He tried to repress his anger during the meeting.

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。

B2 noun /ˈfrɪkʃən/

friction

摩擦

Meaning

the resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another; conflict or tension between people or groups

Example

There was friction between the two departments over resource allocation.

在资源分配问题上，两个部门之间有摩擦。

C2 adjective /bəˈnɛfɪsənt/

beneficent

仁慈的, 慷慨的

Meaning

generous or doing good

Example

The beneficent leader donated funds to build a hospital.

仁慈的领导人捐赠了资金以建造医院。

B2 noun /sfɪər/

sphere

球体

Meaning

a round, three-dimensional shape that is perfectly symmetrical around its center; an area of activity or knowledge

Example

The Earth is almost a perfect sphere.

地球几乎是一个完美的球体。

A2 verb /rɪˈdjuːs/

reduce

减少

Meaning

to make smaller in size, amount, or degree; to decrease

Example

We need to reduce our expenses this month.

我们需要减少本月的开支。

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。

A2 noun /ˈprɛzɪdənt/

president

总统

Meaning

the elected head of a republican state

Example

The president addressed the nation last night.

总统昨晚向全国发表了演讲。

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。

B1 noun /lɔk/

Lock

锁

Meaning

a mechanism for keeping a door, lid, etc., fastened, typically operated only by a key of a particular form

Example

Make sure you lock the door before leaving.

确保在离开前锁好门。

A1 noun /ˈɪntənet/

internet

全球计算机网络

Meaning

A global computer network providing a variety of information and communication facilities.

Example

The internet has revolutionized the way we access information.

互联网彻底改变了我们获取信息的方式。

C1 noun /ˌloʊkəˈmoʊʃən/

locomotion

运动

Meaning

movement or the ability to move from one place to another

Example

Walking is the most common form of human locomotion.

走路是人类最常见的运动方式。

C1 adverb /ˌðɛrəˈbaʊt/

thereabout

大约

Meaning

Approximately or around that place, amount, or time.

Example

The repairs will cost five hundred dollars or thereabout.

修理费用大约五百美元。

A1 verb /ɡɪv/

give

给

Meaning

to freely transfer something to someone

Example

I give gifts to my friends on their birthdays.

我在朋友的生日时送礼物。

C1 noun ˌflʌk.tʃuˈeɪ.ʃən

fluctuation

波动

Meaning

An irregular rising and falling in number or amount; a variation.

Example

The stock market experiences frequent fluctuation.

股市经常经历波动。

B2 noun /ˈhæb.ɪ.tæt/

habitat

栖息地

Meaning

The natural environment where an organism lives and meets its needs.

Example

The polar bear's natural habitat is the Arctic region.

北极熊的自然栖息地是北极地区。

A2 noun /ˈlev.əl/

level

水平

Meaning

A position on a real or imaginary scale of amount, quantity, extent, or quality.

Example

Pollution levels must be reduced urgently.

污染水平必须紧急降低。

B1 adjective /dɪsˈeɪbld/

disabled

残疾

Meaning

having a physical or mental condition that limits movements, senses, or activities

Example

The park has special facilities for disabled people.

公园有专为残疾人士设计的设施。

C2 adjective /ˈpjʊəraɪl/

puerile

幼稚的

Meaning

childishly silly or immature

Example

His puerile jokes annoyed the audience.

他的幼稚笑话让观众感到烦恼。

B1 noun /ˈblen.dər/

Blender

搅拌机

Meaning

an electric kitchen appliance used to mix, purée, or emulsify food and liquids

Example

She used the blender to make a delicious smoothie.

她用搅拌机做了一个美味的冰沙。

B1 adverb /prɪˈsaɪs.li/

precisely

精确地

Meaning

In an exact and accurate manner, with attention to detail.

Example

The robotic arm performed the operation precisely.

机器人手臂精确地完成了手术。

A2 noun /ɪkˈspɪə.ri.əns/

Experience

经验

Meaning

practical contact with and observation of facts or events; knowledge gained through involvement

Example

Her years of teaching experience made her an excellent mentor for new teachers.

她多年的教学经验使她成为新教师的优秀导师。