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A1 pronoun/noun /lɒts/

lots

很多
Meaning
A large number or amount of something.
Example
She has lots of friends in the city.
她在城市里有很多朋友。
C1 noun /ˈprɒspɛktər/

prospector

矿产勘探员
Meaning
a person who searches for mineral deposits, especially gold
Example
The prospector spent years in the mountains searching for gold.
矿产勘探员花了多年在山中寻找黄金。
B2 adjective /dɪˈbeɪtəbl̩/

debatable

有争议的
Meaning
open to discussion or doubt; not certain
Example
It is debatable whether the policy will work.
是否政策有效是有争议的。
B1 noun/verb /ˈmætərz/

matters

问题 / 重要
Meaning
important topics, concerns, or issues; as a verb, to be of importance or significance
Example
What she thinks really matters to me.
她认为的事情对我来说真的很重要。
C1 noun /ˈɔr.ə.kəl/

Oracle

神谕
Meaning
a person regarded as a source of wise counsel; in ancient times, a priest or priestess acting as a medium
Example
The ancient Greeks consulted the oracle at Delphi.
古希腊人曾在德尔菲咨询神谕。
B2 adjective /hɑːrˈmoʊ.ni.əs/

harmonious

和谐的, 协调的, 一致的
Meaning
Characterized by agreement or concord; forming a pleasing or consistent whole.
Example
A harmonious work environment boosts productivity.
和谐的工作环境提高了生产力。
C1 adjective /nɪˈɡlɛktfʊl/

neglectful

疏忽的
Meaning
Failing to give proper care or attention.
Example
The neglectful parent left the child alone for hours.
疏忽的父母把孩子独自留下几个小时。
B2 adjective /prəˈpoʊzd/

proposed

提议的
Meaning
suggested or put forward for consideration or discussion
Example
The proposed changes will improve the system.
提议的变更将改善系统。
B2 noun, verb, adjective /ræŋk/

rank

职级
Meaning
A position in a hierarchy; to place in order according to importance or quality.
Example
She quickly rose to a senior rank in the company.
她迅速晋升为公司中的高级职位。
C2 noun /troʊθ/

troth

誓言, 忠誠
Meaning
Faith or loyalty when pledged in a solemn agreement or vow, especially in marriage.
Example
He pledged his troth to her before the gathering.
他在集會前向她許下了他的誓言。
C1 adjective /trænsˈfɜːrəbəl/

Transferable

可转移的
Meaning
able to be moved from one place to another; able to be given to someone else
Example
The skills you learn here are transferable to other jobs.
你在这里学到的技能可以转移到其他工作。
A2 noun /ˈkiːbɔːrd/

keyboard

键盘
Meaning
a set of keys used to operate a computer, typewriter, or similar device for inputting text and commands
Example
She typed the report quickly on her keyboard.
她在键盘上快速打完了报告。
C2 noun /ˌɔːrnɪˈθɑːlədʒi/

ornithology

鸟类学
Meaning
the scientific study of birds
Example
She pursued ornithology to understand the migration patterns of birds.
她追求鸟类学以了解鸟类的迁徙模式。
B1 noun /ˈbeɪ.kɪŋ ˈpaʊ.dər/

Baking Powder

泡打粉
Meaning
a dry chemical leavening agent used to increase volume and lighten texture in baked goods
Example
The recipe calls for two teaspoons of baking powder.
这个食谱需要两茶匙泡打粉。
B2 noun /ˈspəʊkspɜːrsən/

spokesperson

发言人
Meaning
a person who speaks on behalf of others or an organization
Example
The spokesperson addressed the press conference on behalf of the company.
发言人代表公司在新闻发布会上发言。
C1 verb প্রিসিপিটেট

precipitate

降水
Meaning
To fall from the sky as rain, snow, or other forms of water.
Example
Vapor precipitates as rain in warmer climates.
水蒸气在较温暖的气候中作为雨水降下。
C2 adjective /ˈfɪnɪki/

finicky

难以取悦; 对细节非常挑剔
Meaning
difficult to please; very particular about details
Example
He is so finicky about his food that he only eats organic vegetables.
他对食物要求如此挑剔，甚至只吃有机蔬菜。
C1 adjective /ˈbeɪs.ləs/

Baseless

没有根据的; 无根据的; 不合理的
Meaning
without foundation; groundless; unfounded
Example
The accusations against him were completely baseless.
对他的指控完全没有根据。
B2 noun /ˈraɪvəl/

Rival

竞争对手; 对手;
Meaning
a person or thing competing with another for the same objective or for superiority in the same field
Example
The two companies have been business rivals for decades.
这两家公司已经是商业竞争对手几十年了。
A2 verb /tʊr/

Tour

巡回演出
Meaning
to travel around a place for pleasure or to perform
Example
The band will tour several cities this summer.
乐队今年夏天将在多个城市巡回演出。
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。
C2 verb /ɪnˈfætʃueɪt/

infatuate

迷恋
Meaning
to inspire with an intense but short-lived passion or admiration
Example
He was infatuated with her beauty.
他被她的美貌迷住了。
C1 noun /ˈweɪs(t).koʊt/

waistcoat

背心
Meaning
a sleeveless garment worn over a shirt and under a jacket
Example
He wore a black waistcoat with his suit.
他穿着一件黑色的背心和他的西装。
C2 adjective /rɪˈflɛksəbl/

reflexible

可反射的
Meaning
Capable of being reflected or bent back.
Example
The surface was highly reflexible, bouncing light in different directions.
表面非常可反射，能够将光线反射到不同的方向。
B2 adjective /ˈɡrʌm.pi/

Grumpy

脾气坏的; 易怒的;
Meaning
bad-tempered and irritable; easily annoyed
Example
He was grumpy all morning because he didn't sleep well.
他整个早上都很脾气坏，因为他睡得不好。
B2 verb /ˈpjʊərɪfaɪ/

purify

净化
Meaning
to make clean or pure; to remove impurities
Example
This filter will purify the water effectively.
这个过滤器将有效地净化水。
C2 noun (compound/erroneous entry) /ɪnˈɛksərəbl ɑːrmi/

inexorableinexorablearmy

无法阻挡的军队
Meaning
This appears to be a corrupted or concatenated form; interpreted as 'inexorable army' — an unstoppable or relentless force.
Example
The rebels feared the inexorable army approaching their stronghold.
叛军害怕即将接近他们堡垒的无法阻挡的军队。
C1 noun /ˈlɛktən/

lectern

讲台
Meaning
A tall stand with a sloping top used to support a book, notes, or script during a speech or lecture.
Example
The professor placed her notes on the lectern before starting her lecture.
教授在开始讲座之前，把笔记放在讲台上。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈkluːsɪv/

inconclusive

不确定的
Meaning
Not leading to a definite result or decision.
Example
The investigation remained inconclusive due to a lack of evidence.
由于缺乏证据，调查仍然是没有结果的。
C2 adjective /pərˈfɛktəbl/

perfectible

可完善的
Meaning
capable of being made perfect or improved
Example
Human nature is imperfect but perfectible.
人性是不完美的，但可以完善。
C2 adjective /kənˈfɔːrməbl/

conformable

一致的
Meaning
Capable of being adapted or consistent with something; compliant.
Example
His actions were conformable to the rules of the institution.
他的行为与机构的规定一致。
C2 noun /bəˈlɛəroʊ/

bolero

博莱罗（西班牙舞蹈或前面开口的短外套）
Meaning
A Spanish dance in slow triple time, or a short jacket open at the front.
Example
The dancers performed a passionate bolero at the festival.
舞者在节日中表演了热情的博莱罗。
B2 noun /paʊtʃ/

pouch

袋子
Meaning
a small bag or pocket, often used to carry small items
Example
She kept her coins in a small leather pouch.
她把硬币放在一个小皮袋里。
B2 noun dɪˈplɔɪmənt

deployment

部署
Meaning
The action of bringing resources into effective action.
Example
The deployment of the new software was completed successfully.
新软件的部署成功完成。
B2 verb /skrʌb/

scrub

擦拭
Meaning
To rub hard so as to clean, typically with a brush and water.
Example
Excessive scrubbing of the eyes is harmful.
过度擦眼睛对身体有害。
B1 adverb /ˌhæfˈweɪ/

halfway

半路上
Meaning
at or to a point equal in distance between two points
Example
We met halfway between the two towns.
我们在两个城市之间的半路上相遇。
C1 adjective /ˈheɪt.fəl/

Hateful

可憎的
Meaning
causing or deserving hatred; extremely unpleasant or offensive
Example
His hateful comments hurt everyone's feelings.
他那些充满仇恨的评论伤害了每个人的感情。
B2 verb /ˌmɪsˈjuːz/

misuse

滥用
Meaning
To use something incorrectly or for the wrong purpose.
Example
Misusing social media profiles can harm relationships.
滥用社交媒体资料可能会破坏关系。
A2 noun əˈpɔɪnt.mənts

appointments

任命
Meaning
An arrangement to meet someone at a particular time and place; the action of assigning a job or role to someone.
Example
Government appointments follow meritocracy.
政府任命遵循选贤任能的原则。
A2 preposition /tɪl/

till

直到
Meaning
up to the time of; until
Example
She waited till midnight for his call.
她等到午夜才接到他的电话。
C1 adjective /tɜːrs/

terse

简洁
Meaning
brief and to the point; sparing in the use of words
Example
His reply was terse and ended the conversation quickly.
他的回答简洁，迅速结束了对话。
B2 noun /dɪsˈmeɪ/

Dismay

沮丧; 惊恐
Meaning
concern and distress caused by something unexpected; consternation or alarm
Example
To our dismay, the concert was cancelled due to severe weather conditions.
令我们失望的是，由于恶劣天气，音乐会被取消了。
C2 noun /ˈmɪstəs/

Mengra / Mystus

鲿鱼属
Meaning
a genus of catfish found in Asia, commonly known as bagrid catfish
Example
The mystus fish is commonly found in rivers and streams of South Asia.
鲿鱼属鱼常见于南亚的河流和溪流中。
B2 verb /ˈbætər/

batter

反复打击
Meaning
To strike repeatedly with force.
Example
The waves battered the shoreline all night.
波浪整个晚上拍打着海岸线。
C1 noun /ˈdrɛsˌmeɪkər/

dressmaker

女裁缝
Meaning
A person who makes or alters women's clothing professionally.
Example
The dressmaker crafted a beautiful gown for the bride.
女裁缝为新娘制作了一件漂亮的礼服。
A2 noun /ˈdeɪ.tə/

Data

数据
Meaning
facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis; information in digital form
Example
Scientists analyzed the data from thousands of experiments to reach their conclusion.
科学家分析了来自数千个实验的数据，以得出结论。
C2 noun /prɪˈhɛnʃən/

prehension

抓握的动作; 抓住某物的能力
Meaning
the act of grasping or seizing; the ability to take hold of something
Example
Therapists assessed the patient's prehension during hand therapy.
治疗师在手部治疗中评估了患者的抓握能力。
A1 preposition/adverb/adjective/noun /ˌɪnˈsaɪd/

inside

幸福
Meaning
Situated within something; the inner part of something.
Example
She waited inside the house until the rain stopped.
当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
C1 verb /ɪˈleɪt/

elate

使高兴
Meaning
To make someone very happy or proud.
Example
The success of the project elated the whole team.
项目的成功让整个团队都感到非常高兴。
C1 adjective /ˌmiːtiˈɔːrɪk/

meteoric

与流星相关; 非常迅速且通常是暂时的。
Meaning
Relating to meteors; very rapid and often temporary.
Example
The singer’s meteoric rise to fame surprised everyone.
这位歌手的流星般的成名之路让每个人都感到惊讶。
B1 noun /dʒiːp/

jeep

吉普车
Meaning
a sturdy motor vehicle designed for rough terrain; a small military or civilian off-road vehicle
Example
The jeep climbed the rocky hill without difficulty.
吉普车轻松地爬上了崎岖的山坡。
C2 noun /bʊr/

Boor

粗人; 粗鲁的人
Meaning
a rough and bad-mannered person; someone who lacks refinement or culture
Example
The wealthy businessman was actually a boor who showed no respect for others.
那位富有的商人实际上是一个粗人，根本没有对别人表示尊重。
A2 noun tuːlz

Tools

工具
Meaning
A device or implement used to carry out a particular function.
Example
You can use online tools like FamilySearch to create a family tree.
您可以使用像FamilySearch这样的在线工具来创建家谱树。
C2 noun /brəˈvjʊrə/

bravura

Meaning
a display of great skill and brilliance, especially in music or performance
Example
The pianist delivered a bravura performance that left the audience spellbound.
C1 verb koʊˈɜrs

coerce

强迫
Meaning
To force someone to do something against their will using threats or intimidation.
Example
The manager tried to coerce the employees into working overtime.
经理试图迫使员工加班。
C2 verb /ˈtɛmpəˌraɪz/

temporize

拖延
Meaning
To delay making a decision or taking action in order to gain time.
Example
The politician temporized when asked about the controversial issue.
政治家在被问及争议问题时拖延了决策。
B2 noun /kəˈrɪkjələm/

curriculum

课程
Meaning
The subjects comprising a course of study in a school, college, or university.
Example
The school updated its curriculum to include more digital literacy courses.
学校更新了其课程，增加了更多的数字素养课程。
C2 noun /slaɪt/

sleight

技巧
Meaning
Skill or dexterity, especially in performing tricks.
Example
The magician amazed the crowd with his sleight of hand.
魔术师用他的技巧惊艳了观众。
B2 noun /ˌkɒndɛnˈseɪʃən/

condensation

冷凝
Meaning
The process of water vapor changing into liquid; also, the act of making something more concise.
Example
Condensation formed on the windows during the cold night.
在寒冷的夜晚，窗户上形成了冷凝。
C1 adjective /steɪd/

staid

严肃，受尊敬的
Meaning
Serious, respectable, and unadventurous.
Example
He came from a staid family background.
他来自一个严肃的家庭。
A1 noun /ˈwɪn.doʊ/

Window

窗户
Meaning
an opening in a wall fitted with glass to let in light and air
Example
Please open the window for fresh air.
请打开窗户以获得新鲜空气。
B2 noun /ˈtɜːr.nɪp/

Turnip

萝卜
Meaning
a round root vegetable with white or purple skin and white flesh
Example
We grew turnips in our vegetable garden.
我们在菜园里种了萝卜。
C2 noun /sneɪk ɡɔːrd/

Snake gourd

蛇瓜
Meaning
a long, curved vegetable that resembles a snake, commonly used in South Asian cuisine
Example
The snake gourd grows in a twisted, serpentine shape in the garden.
蛇瓜在花园里以弯曲的蛇形生长。
C1 verb /sərˈmaɪz/

surmise

推测
Meaning
to suppose something is true without having evidence
Example
She surmised that he was not coming to the meeting.
她推测他不会来参加会议。
C1 noun ˈhɪn.drəns

hindrance

障碍
Meaning
Something that creates difficulties or delays in progress.
Example
Lack of funds was a major hindrance to the project.
资金不足是该项目的一个主要障碍。
C2 adjective /ˈɒpjʊlənt/

opulent

奢华的
Meaning
Ostentatiously rich, luxurious, or lavish.
Example
They hosted an opulent wedding with gold decorations.
他们举办了一场奢华的婚礼，装饰有金色装饰品。
A1 pronoun /jɔːrˈsɛlf/

yourself

自己
Meaning
used to refer to the person being addressed, often for emphasis or reflection
Example
You should look after yourself.
你应该照顾自己。
C2 noun /ˌdɪskənˈtɪnjʊəns/

discontinuance

停止
Meaning
the act of stopping something, especially permanently
Example
The discontinuance of the service disappointed many customers.
服务的停止让许多客户感到失望。
A2 noun /ˌpɒsəˈbɪləti/

possibility

可能性
Meaning
something that may happen or be the case; a chance that something exists or might occur
Example
There is a strong possibility of rain tomorrow.
明天有强烈的降雨可能性。
B2 adjective /suːˈpriːm/

Supreme

最高的
Meaning
highest in rank, authority, or quality; greatest; most important
Example
The Supreme Court made the final decision.
最高法院作出了最终决定。
B2 adjective /ˈpæn.ɪ.ki/

Panicky

惊慌的; 焦虑和害怕的
Meaning
feeling or showing panic; anxious and fearful
Example
The crowd became panicky when the fire alarm sounded.
当火警响起时，群众变得惊慌失措。
C2 verb /səbˈsjuːm/

subsume

包括
Meaning
To include or absorb something into a larger group or category.
Example
Minor details were subsumed under the main topic.
次要细节被纳入了主要话题。
C1 noun /ˈkɒn.vɔɪ/

convoy

车队
Meaning
a group of vehicles or ships traveling together, often for protection
Example
The military convoy moved through the desert at dawn.
军队车队黎明时穿越沙漠。
C2 noun /ˈsɔː.dər/

Sawder

奉承; 奉承的话
Meaning
flattering or wheedling talk; soft soap
Example
His sawder couldn't convince anyone of his sincerity.
他的奉承无法说服任何人相信他的真诚。
B1 adjective /ˈmɑːrvələs/

marvelous

精彩
Meaning
Causing great wonder or delight; extraordinary.
Example
She gave a marvelous performance on stage.
她在舞台上的表演非常精彩。
B1 noun /kəˈnæl/

canal

水道
Meaning
an artificial waterway constructed for navigation, irrigation, or drainage
Example
The canal was built to help transport goods across the region.
该水道的建设是为了帮助运输区域内的货物。
A1 verb /siː/

see

看
Meaning
to perceive with the eyes; to understand; to meet
Example
I can see the mountain from here.
我可以从这里看到山。
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 noun /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/

proceeding

程序
Meaning
a course of action; often used for a legal process or event
Example
The court proceedings lasted for several hours.
法庭程序持续了几个小时。
C2 verb /dɔːb/

daub

涂抹
Meaning
to spread a thick or sticky substance carelessly on a surface
Example
The children daubed paint all over the walls.
孩子们把油漆涂遍了墙壁。
C1 noun /ˈkɒz.moʊs/

Cosmos

宇宙花
Meaning
a colorful annual flower with daisy-like blooms and feathery foliage
Example
The cosmos flowers swayed gently in the summer breeze across the meadow.
宇宙花在夏季的微风中轻轻摇摆，穿过草地。
C2 noun /sɪˈdɪʃ.ən/

Sedition

煽动罪
Meaning
conduct or speech inciting people to rebel against authority; treason
Example
The activist was charged with sedition for his inflammatory speeches.
因其煽动性言论，该活动家被控煽动罪。
C1 verb /ˈɪtəreɪt/

iterate

迭代
Meaning
To repeat a process or statement, often to improve or refine.
Example
The software team will iterate the design until it meets user needs.
软件团队将反复迭代设计，直到满足用户需求。
B1 noun dɛt

debt

债务
Meaning
A sum of money that is owed or due.
Example
High levels of debt can lead to a financial crisis.
高债务水平可能导致金融危机。
C2 adjective /ˈslɪpʃɒd/

slipshod

草率的, 马虎的
Meaning
done in a careless, sloppy, or untidy way
Example
The project failed due to slipshod planning.
由于草率的规划，项目失败了。
C1 verb /ˈdɪs.ɪ.peɪt/

dissipate

逐渐消失
Meaning
To disappear or cause to disappear gradually.
Example
The tension in the room slowly dissipated.
房间里的紧张气氛慢慢消失了。
C1 noun, verb /məˈnuː.vər/

maneuver

Meaning
a planned or skillful movement or action; to move skillfully or carefully
Example
The pilot maneuvered the plane through the storm.
A2 noun ˈɡeɪ.mɪŋ

gaming

玩视频游戏或竞技游戏
Meaning
The practice of playing video games or competitive games.
Example
Gaming has evolved into a billion-dollar industry.
游戏已经发展成为一个十亿美元的产业。
A2 adjective /ˈkeər.fəl/

Careful

小心的; 警觉的; 细心的
Meaning
taking care to avoid potential problems or dangers; cautious; attentive
Example
Be careful when crossing the busy street during rush hour.
过马路时要小心，尤其是高峰时段。
C1 noun /ˈkɒndɪmənts/

condiments

调味品或酱料
Meaning
Seasonings or sauces used to add flavor to food.
Example
Ketchup and mustard are popular condiments for burgers.
番茄酱和芥末是汉堡的常见调味品。
A1 interjection /heɪ/

hey

嘿
Meaning
used to attract attention, express surprise, or greet someone
Example
Hey, how are you doing today?
嘿，你今天怎么样？
B1 adjective /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/

artistic

艺术的
Meaning
having or revealing natural creative skill
Example
She has an artistic sense of design.
她有艺术的设计感。
C1 noun ˈmæŋɡroʊv ˈfɒrɪst

Mangrove Forest

红树林
Meaning
A coastal forest ecosystem characterized by salt-tolerant trees and shrubs that grow in intertidal zones.
Example
Sundarbans is the world's largest mangrove forest.
孙达班是世界上最大的红树林。
C2 verb /ˈɛkskʌlpeɪt/

exculpate

辩解
Meaning
to show or declare that someone is not guilty of wrongdoing
Example
The lawyer worked hard to exculpate his client.
律师努力工作，为他的客户辩解。
B1 noun /ˈɑːrtwɜːrk/

artwork

艺术品
Meaning
a piece of art, such as a painting, sculpture, or drawing
Example
The gallery displayed an impressive artwork by a local artist.
画廊展示了一件本地艺术家创作的令人印象深刻的艺术品。
A2 noun ˈkɜːrɪdʒ

courage

勇气
Meaning
The ability to do something that frightens one; bravery.
Example
Courage is essential in the face of challenges.
面对挑战时勇气至关重要。
C2 noun /ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːrʃən/

disproportion

不平衡
Meaning
a lack of balance or symmetry; an inequality
Example
There is a clear disproportion between rich and poor in many societies.
在许多社会中，富人和穷人之间存在明显的不平衡。
B1 verb /juˈnaɪt/

unite

联合
Meaning
to join together or combine; to bring people or things together
Example
The crisis helped unite the community.
危机帮助团结了社区。
C2 noun ˈbaɪəʊˌsaɪd

biocide

生物杀灭剂
Meaning
A chemical substance or microorganism intended to destroy, deter, render harmless, or exert a controlling effect on any harmful organism.
Example
Biocides help control pests and reduce the spread of diseases.
生物杀灭剂帮助控制害虫，并减少疾病传播。
A2 noun /ˈpʌp.i/

Puppy

小狗
Meaning
a young dog
Example
The puppy wagged its tail when it saw its owner.
小狗摇着尾巴，当它看到主人时。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈfæt.ɪk/

Emphatic

有力的; 强烈的; 表达具有力量和信念
Meaning
forceful; strong; showing emphasis; expressed with force and conviction
Example
She gave an emphatic 'no' to the proposal.
她坚决地对提案说了'不'。
C1 verb /ˈpɛtrɪfaɪ/

petrify

石化
Meaning
to make someone so frightened that they are unable to move or think; to turn into stone
Example
The loud noise petrified the little child.
大声的噪音让孩子石化了。
C2 noun əˈdʒuː.dɪ.kə.tɪv ˈbɒd.i

adjudicative body

裁决机构
Meaning
An official organization that has the authority to judge disputes and make decisions.
Example
The adjudicative body deliberated on the case.
裁定机构对案件进行了审议。
C1 adjective /dɪˈfɪʃənt/

Deficient

缺乏的
Meaning
not having enough of a specified quality or ingredient; lacking or inadequate
Example
His diet was deficient in essential vitamins.
他的饮食缺乏必需的维生素。
C1 adjective /ˈfeɪl.seɪf/

fail-safe

故障保护
Meaning
designed to prevent failure or accidents; guaranteed to work correctly
Example
The engineers installed a fail-safe mechanism in the nuclear plant.
工程师在核电厂安装了故障保护机制。
B1 noun /dɪˈfens/

Defence

防御; 保护
Meaning
the action of defending from or resisting attack; protection or support
Example
The country strengthened its defence system against potential threats.
该国加强了其防御系统，以应对潜在威胁。
B1 adjective /ˈkɒn.fɪ.dənt/

Confident

自信的; 确信的; 有信心的
Meaning
self-assured; certain; having belief in one's abilities
Example
She felt confident about her performance in the exam.
她对自己在考试中的表现充满信心。
B1 adjective /ˈspaɪ.si/

Spicy

辛辣
Meaning
having a strong, hot flavor from spices; containing spices
Example
This curry is too spicy for me to eat.
这道咖喱对我来说太辣了。
B1 adjective /ʌnˈkʊkt/

uncooked

生的
Meaning
Not cooked; in a raw state.
Example
Eating uncooked meat can be dangerous.
吃生肉可能是危险的。
C1 noun ˌdiːˌrɛɡ.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən

deregulation

放松管制
Meaning
The removal or reduction of government regulations in an economic sector.
Example
Deregulation has increased competition in the telecommunications sector.
放松管制增加了电信行业的竞争。
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。
A2 noun /læmp/

Lamp

灯; 台灯
Meaning
a device for giving light, either one using electricity or burning gas or oil
Example
She turned on the reading lamp to illuminate her book.
她打开了阅读灯，以照亮她的书。
C1 noun /ˈtriːtɪs/

treatise

论文
Meaning
a formal and systematic written work dealing with a subject in detail
Example
He wrote a treatise on modern economic theory.
他写了一篇关于现代经济理论的论文。
B2 adjective /ˈwɜːldli/

worldly

世俗
Meaning
Concerned with material values or ordinary life rather than spiritual matters.
Example
He was more interested in worldly success than in spiritual growth.
他更关心世俗的成功，而不是精神上的成长。
B2 noun ˈpɛstɪˌsaɪd

pesticide

杀虫剂
Meaning
A substance used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants or to animals.
Example
The pesticide sprayed in the field killed the harmful insects.
在田间喷洒的杀虫剂杀死了有害的昆虫。
C1 verb, noun /lɜːrtʃ/

lurch

Meaning
to make an abrupt, unsteady, or uncontrolled movement; a sudden movement or stagger
Example
The bus lurched forward as the driver hit the brakes.
B2 noun /səkˈsɛʃ.ən/

succession

生态演替
Meaning
The process of ecological change in which one community of organisms is gradually replaced by another.
Example
Forest succession occurs when old ecosystems are replaced by new ones.
森林演替发生在旧的生态系统被新的生态系统取代时。
C2 noun /ˈfɔːθ.raɪt.nəs/

forthrightness

直率
Meaning
The quality of being honest and straightforward; directness.
Example
Her forthrightness made her a respected journalist.
她的直率使她成为一名受人尊敬的记者。
B2 verb /ˈkaʊnsəl/

counsel

咨询
Meaning
to give professional advice or guidance to someone
Example
The teacher counseled the students on their career choices.
老师为学生们提供了关于他们职业选择的建议。
C2 noun /ˈriːbəs/

rebus

谜语
Meaning
a puzzle in which words are represented by pictures, symbols, or letters
Example
The children enjoyed solving the rebus puzzles in the magazine.
孩子们喜欢解答杂志中的谜语。
A1 noun /taʊn/

town

城镇
Meaning
a human settlement smaller than a city
Example
The town was quiet on Sundays.
镇子在星期天很安静。