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B2 noun /ˈloʊ.təs/

Lotus

莲花
Meaning
a large water flower that floats on the surface of ponds and lakes
Example
The lotus flower blooms beautifully in the quiet pond.
莲花在宁静的池塘中美丽地绽放。
C2 adjective /ˈsɪbɪlənt/

sibilant

带有嘶嘶声的
Meaning
Making or characterized by a hissing sound.
Example
The word 'snake' starts with a sibilant sound.
单词 'snake' 以西比兰特的声音开始。
B2 noun /səˈspɪʃən/

Suspicion

怀疑
Meaning
a feeling or thought that someone is guilty of an illegal or dishonest activity
Example
The police arrested him on suspicion of theft.
警方以盗窃嫌疑逮捕了他。
C1 verb /dɪˈfaɪl/

defile

亵渎
Meaning
to pollute, corrupt, or make dirty
Example
The river was defiled by industrial waste.
河流被工业废物亵渎了。
C1 noun /əˈvɜːrʒən/

aversion

厌恶
Meaning
a strong feeling of dislike or unwillingness towards something
Example
She has a strong aversion to smoking.
她对吸烟有强烈的反感。
A1 verb /wɒʃ/

wash

洗
Meaning
to clean with water; to remove dirt
Example
Please wash your hands before eating.
请在吃饭前洗手。
B2 noun, verb /ˈbʌŋkər/

bunker

地堡
Meaning
a reinforced underground shelter; to place or store something in a protected place
Example
They hid in a bunker during the air raid.
空袭期间他们躲在地堡里。
C2 verb /fɔrˈswɛr/

forswear

放弃
Meaning
to renounce or reject; to give up completely
Example
He forswore his old habits and started a new life.
他放弃了旧习惯，开始了新的生活。
C1 noun ˌɪnsjʊˈleɪʃən

insulation

绝缘
Meaning
Material used to prevent heat, sound, or electricity from being transmitted from one area to another.
Example
Insulation of food storage areas can prevent pests from entering.
食品储存区的绝缘可以防止害虫进入。
C1 adjective /ˈspraɪtli/

sprightly

活泼
Meaning
full of energy and life; lively
Example
The sprightly old man danced with joy at the wedding.
那位活泼的老人高兴地在婚礼上跳舞。
C2 noun /ˌɔːrnɪˈθɒlədʒɪst/

ornithologist

鸟类学家
Meaning
a scientist who studies birds
Example
The ornithologist spent years studying migratory birds.
这位鸟类学家花了多年时间研究迁徙鸟类。
C2 adjective /ˈmɛtrɪkəl/

metrical

韵律的
Meaning
Relating to or composed in a regular rhythmic pattern of beats or meter, especially in poetry.
Example
The poet carefully followed metrical rules in his verses.
诗人在他的诗句中小心地遵循了韵律规则。
B2 adjective /ɪmˈper.ə.tɪv/

imperative

命令式
Meaning
Of vital importance; crucial; giving or expressing a command.
Example
It is imperative to address the climate crisis immediately.
必须立即解决气候危机。
C1 verb ˈsɪn.ɚ.dʒaɪz

synergize

协同工作以提高效率。
Meaning
combine in such a way as to enhance effectiveness.
Example
The departments must synergize to improve efficiency.
各部门必须协作以提高效率。
B2 noun /brest/

Breast

胸部
Meaning
the front surface of a person's or animal's body between the neck and the stomach
Example
The baby fell asleep on her mother's breast.
宝宝在母亲的胸部入睡。
B2 adjective /plʌmp/

plump

丰满或圆形
Meaning
having a full, rounded shape; pleasantly fat
Example
The cat was plump and well-fed.
那只猫又胖又被很好地喂养。
C1 noun /ˈpɛnɪtəns/

penitence

忏悔
Meaning
The action or feeling of showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong.
Example
His eyes were full of penitence after realizing his mistake.
他在意识到自己的错误后，眼中充满了忏悔。
A2 adjective /ˈpaʊə.fəl/

powerful

强大的
Meaning
Having great power or strength.
Example
The James Webb Telescope is the most powerful space observatory.
詹姆斯·韦布望远镜是最强大的太空天文台。
C2 adjective /ˌtaɪtˈfɪstɪd/

tightfisted

吝啬
Meaning
unwilling to spend money; stingy
Example
He is so tightfisted that he refuses to tip at restaurants.
他非常吝啬，甚至在餐馆里都不愿意给小费。
B2 verb /ˈsɪmpəθaɪz/

sympathize

同情
Meaning
to feel sorry for someone; to understand and share someone's feelings
Example
I sympathize with your loss.
我同情你的失去。
B1 noun /ˈkɑn.fɪ.dəns/

Confidence

自信
Meaning
the feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something; firm trust; self-assurance
Example
She spoke with great confidence during the job interview.
她在面试中表现出极大的自信。
C2 verb /ˈmɒtl/

mottle

斑驳
Meaning
To mark with spots or patches of color.
Example
The leaves were mottled with shades of yellow and brown.
叶子上布满了黄色和棕色的斑点。
A2 verb /ədˈmɪt/

admit

承认
Meaning
to confess to be true; to allow entrance; to accept as valid
Example
He had to admit his mistake to the teacher.
他不得不向老师承认自己的错误。
C1 noun /ˈmuːdi.nəs/

moodiness

情绪不稳定
Meaning
The state of being frequently subject to changes in mood, especially irritability or sadness.
Example
Her moodiness made it difficult to predict how she would react.
她的情绪不稳定使得很难预测她会如何反应。
B2 adjective ɪnˈdɪdʒɪnəs

indigenous

本土的
Meaning
Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.
Example
Indigenous plants are well adapted to the local environment.
本土植物很好地适应了当地环境。
C2 verb /ʃʌk/

shuck

剥壳
Meaning
To remove the outer covering, such as the husk of corn or shell of shellfish.
Example
She learned how to shuck oysters quickly.
她学会了如何快速打开牡蛎。
C1 verb /ˈɪnfɪltreɪt/

infiltrate

渗透
Meaning
to secretly enter or gain access to a place or group
Example
The spies managed to infiltrate the enemy base.
间谍们设法渗透敌人基地。
C1 noun /sɛˈseɪʃən/

cessation

停止
Meaning
The fact or process of ending or being brought to an end.
Example
There was a temporary cessation of hostilities.
敌对行动暂时停止。
C2 noun /ˈwɪtɪˌsɪzəm/

witticism

机智的评论 / 笑话
Meaning
a clever or funny remark
Example
Her witticism made everyone laugh during the meeting.
她的机智评论让所有人都在会议期间笑了。
C1 verb /trəˈvɜːrs/

traverse

穿越
Meaning
To travel across or through something.
Example
They traversed the desert on camels.
他们骑着骆驼穿越沙漠。
C2 verb /ˈsnɪvəl/

snivel

以软弱或令人讨厌的方式哭泣或抱怨
Meaning
to cry or complain in a weak or annoying way
Example
He began to snivel when he didn’t get his way.
当他没得到他想要的东西时，他开始哭泣。
B2 adjective /ˈʌpˌraɪt/

Upright

诚实且道德正确；垂直或挺立的姿势
Meaning
honest and morally correct; vertical or erect in position
Example
She is known for being an upright and honest businesswoman.
她以诚实和正直的商业女性而闻名。
C1 adjective ˌkaʊntəprəˈdʌktɪv

counterproductive

适得其反
Meaning
Having the opposite of the desired effect; tending to hinder rather than help.
Example
Counterproductive activities often stem from dissatisfaction.
反生产力的活动通常来源于不满。
C1 adjective ɪkˈskwɪzɪt

exquisite

精致
Meaning
Extremely beautiful and delicate.
Example
The exquisite craftsmanship of the watch made it a collector's item.
这只手表的精美工艺使其成为收藏品。
B1 noun /ˈbʊt.ʃər/

Butcher

屠夫
Meaning
a person whose job is cutting up and selling meat in a shop
Example
The butcher recommended the best cut of beef for our dinner.
屠夫推荐了我们晚餐的最佳牛肉切块。
B2 noun /strɔː/

straw

稻草或吸管
Meaning
a thin tube for sucking up liquids; dried stalks of grain plants
Example
She drank the juice through a straw.
她通过吸管喝了果汁。
C2 noun /ˈpærəpɛt/

parapet

防护墙
Meaning
A low protective wall along the edge of a roof, balcony, or bridge.
Example
The soldier hid behind the parapet for protection.
士兵躲在防护墙后面以保障安全。
C1 adjective /ˌpæn.əˈmer.ɪ.kən/

Pan-American

泛美洲的
Meaning
relating to all the countries of North, Central, and South America
Example
The Pan-American Games bring together athletes from across the continent.
泛美洲运动会将整个大陆的运动员汇聚在一起。
C1 noun /ˈhæŋ.ər/

Hangar

飞机库
Meaning
a large building with extensive floor area, typically for housing aircraft; an aircraft shelter
Example
The airplane was stored safely in the hangar during the severe thunderstorm.
飞机在强烈雷暴中安全地停放在飞机库中。
C1 noun /djʊˈrɛs/

duress

胁迫
Meaning
threats, violence, or pressure used to force someone to do something
Example
She signed the contract under duress.
她在胁迫下签署了合同。
C1 noun ˌrɛk.əˈlɛk.ʃən

Recollection

回忆
Meaning
Remembering past events or information
Example
His recollection of childhood memories was vivid.
他对童年记忆的回忆很生动。
C1 verb /ɔːrˈdeɪn/

ordain

Meaning
To officially make someone a priest or minister; to decree or order something officially.
Example
The bishop will ordain three new priests this Sunday.
B2 noun /pledʒ/

Pledge

承诺; 保证; 担保;
Meaning
a solemn promise or undertaking; something given as security for a loan; a commitment or guarantee
Example
He made a pledge to donate money to charity.
他承诺捐款给慈善机构。
A2 noun /fɑːrm/

farm

农场
Meaning
an area of land used for growing crops and raising animals
Example
They live on a farm with many animals.
他们住在一个有许多动物的农场。
B2 adjective /ˈmiː.nɪŋ.ləs/

Meaningless

毫无意义; 没有目的; 无意义
Meaning
without purpose; having no significance; pointless
Example
The data became meaningless without proper context.
数据在没有适当背景的情况下变得毫无意义。
B2 adverb /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪkli/

economically

经济地
Meaning
in a way that relates to economics or is efficient and not wasteful.
Example
The company is trying to operate more economically this year.
公司今年努力以更经济的方式运营。
C1 noun /ˈdræm.ə.tɪst/

dramatist

剧作家
Meaning
a person who writes plays
Example
Shakespeare is one of the greatest dramatists in history.
莎士比亚是历史上最伟大的剧作家之一。
C2 noun /læŋ'ɡʊər/

Langoor

长尾猴
Meaning
a long-tailed monkey found in Asia, especially India and Southeast Asia
Example
The langoor was sitting on the tree branch eating fruits.
那只长尾猴正坐在树枝上吃水果。
B2 noun /ˈɡræs.hɒp.ər/

Grass-hopper

蚱蜢
Meaning
a jumping insect with long hind legs that feeds on grass and plants
Example
The grasshopper jumped from one leaf to another.
蚱蜢从一片叶子跳到另一片。
C2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈtɜːr/

disinter

挖掘
Meaning
to dig up something buried, especially a body
Example
The archaeologists disinterred ancient remains from the site.
考古学家从遗址中挖掘出古代遗骸。
B2 adjective /ˌɪnɪˈfɪʃənt/

Inefficient

无效率
Meaning
not achieving maximum productivity; wasteful of time or resources
Example
The old computer system was inefficient and wasted a lot of time.
老旧的计算机系统效率低，浪费了很多时间。
B2 adjective /ˈpreɪz.wɜː.ði/

Praiseworthy

值得赞扬
Meaning
deserving praise; commendable; admirable
Example
Her charitable work is truly praiseworthy.
她的慈善工作确实值得赞扬。
B2 adjective /ˈsɪr.i.əl/

Serial

系列的; 连续的
Meaning
happening in a series; consecutive; arranged in order
Example
The serial killer was finally caught after years of investigation.
连环杀手在多年的调查后终于被捕。
C2 noun /ˌskʌlˈdʌɡəri/

skullduggery

欺诈
Meaning
dishonest behavior or activities, often done secretly
Example
The election was full of political skullduggery.
选举充满了政治欺诈。
B2 noun /ˈbæŋkrʌptsi/

bankruptcy

破产
Meaning
the state of being unable to pay debts owed, declared by a legal process
Example
The company declared bankruptcy after months of financial struggles.
公司在经历了几个月的财务困难后宣布破产。
C2 verb /ɪnˈtwaɪn/

entwine

缠绕
Meaning
to twist or wind together; to become closely connected or involved
Example
The vines entwine around the old fence.
藤蔓绕过老围栏。
C2 noun, verb /ˈkaʊntərˌtʃɑːrdʒ/

countercharge

反诉
Meaning
an opposing charge or accusation; to make an opposing attack
Example
The lawyer filed a countercharge against the accuser.
律师对指控者提起了反诉。
C1 adverb /ˌkɒnfɪˈdenʃəli/

Confidentially

机密地
Meaning
in a confidential manner; secretly; privately
Example
The information was shared confidentially between the two managers.
信息在两个经理之间以机密方式共享。
C1 verb/noun /ˈrɛlɪʃ/

relish

享受 / 调味料
Meaning
to greatly enjoy; also a condiment or sauce
Example
She relished the opportunity to travel abroad.
她很高兴有机会出国旅行。
A2 noun /ˈkɒmədi/

comedy

喜剧
Meaning
A type of entertainment that is intended to make people laugh.
Example
We watched a hilarious comedy at the theater.
我们在剧院看了一场有趣的喜剧。
C1 noun /ˈruːdɪmənt/

rudiment

基础
Meaning
A basic principle, element, or fundamental part of something.
Example
He learned the rudiments of music before joining the band.
他在加入乐队之前学习了音乐的基础知识。
C2 noun /luːn/

lune

新月
Meaning
A crescent-shaped figure formed by two intersecting arcs; also means 'moon' in French.
Example
The mathematician studied the properties of the lune.
数学家研究了新月的特性。
A1 noun /ˈdʒænjuˌɛri/

january

一月
Meaning
the first month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
January is often the coldest month of the year.
一月通常是一年中最冷的月份。
B1 noun /vaɪəˈlɪn/

Violin

小提琴
Meaning
a musical instrument with four strings that is played with a bow
Example
She plays the violin beautifully in the orchestra.
她在乐队中优美地演奏小提琴。
B2 noun, verb /tæɡ/

tag

Meaning
a label attached to something for identification or information; or to attach such a label
Example
She tagged her luggage before boarding the plane.
C1 adjective /rɪˈtɜː.nə.bəl/

Returnable

可退还的
Meaning
able to be returned or given back
Example
The bottle is returnable for a deposit refund.
这瓶瓶子可以退还存款退款。
C2 noun /ˈdɒldrəmz/

doldrums

Meaning
A state of inactivity, stagnation, or low spirits; also a region near the equator with calm winds.
Example
After the project failed, the team was stuck in the doldrums for months.
C1 adjective /ˈmɜː.sɪ.fəl/

Merciful

仁慈的; 富有同情心的
Meaning
showing compassion or forgiveness; kind and forgiving
Example
The merciful judge gave him a lighter sentence.
仁慈的法官给了他一个较轻的判决。
C2 noun /ˈswɑːvɪti/

suavity

优雅与魅力
Meaning
smoothness and charm in manner
Example
His suavity made him popular in social gatherings.
他的优雅与魅力使他在社交聚会中很受欢迎。
B1 noun /ˈtʃiːtər/

cheater

作弊者
Meaning
a person who cheats or acts dishonestly to gain an advantage
Example
He was caught and labeled as a cheater during the exam.
他在考试中被称为作弊者。
B2 adjective /ˌprɛzɪˈdɛnʃəl/

presidential

总统的
Meaning
relating to a president or presidency
Example
The presidential election is scheduled for next month.
总统选举定于下个月举行。
C1 noun /ˈmɛm.breɪn/

membrane

膜
Meaning
A thin layer of tissue or material that covers, separates, or connects structures.
Example
The cell membrane controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell.
细胞膜控制物质进出细胞的运动。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːr.tɪ.tjuːd/

fortitude

坚韧
Meaning
Courage in pain or adversity; mental and emotional strength in facing difficulty.
Example
She faced adversity with great fortitude.
她以巨大的勇气面对困境。
C1 noun /əˈtjuːn.mənt/

attunement

契合
Meaning
Being in harmony or responsive to someone's emotional state.
Example
Attunement to emotions improves relationships.
对情绪的契合改善了关系。
A2 noun pəˈzɪʃ.ən

position

位置
Meaning
A particular way in which someone or something is placed or arranged.
Example
The team's position reflects consistent performance.
团队的位置反映了持续的表现。
C1 noun /ˌmiːdɪˈeɪʃən/

mediation

调解
Meaning
Intervention between parties to promote reconciliation, settlement, or compromise.
Example
The mediation helped resolve the conflict between the two teams.
调解帮助解决了两队之间的冲突。
B2 adverb /ˈmɪzərəbli/

Miserably

糟糕地
Meaning
in a wretched or unhappy manner; extremely badly
Example
The team performed miserably in the championship.
队伍在锦标赛中表现得非常糟糕。
B1 noun /striːm/

stream

溪流
Meaning
A small, narrow river; a continuous flow of something.
Example
The stream of life is unstoppable.
生命的流动是无法阻挡的。
B1 noun sɪˈkjʊə.rɪ.ti

security

安全
Meaning
The state of being free from danger, threat, or loss.
Example
Food security is essential for human survival.
食品安全对人类生存至关重要。
B2 verb /ˈmæk.sɪ.maɪz/

maximize

最大化
Meaning
to increase something as much as possible
Example
The company aims to maximize its profits this year.
公司今年旨在最大化其利润。
C1 verb /ɪnˈʃraɪn/

enshrine

将某物视为神圣或重要的保存或珍视
Meaning
to preserve or cherish something as sacred or important
Example
The constitution enshrines the right to freedom of speech.
宪法保障言论自由的权利。
C1 adjective /ˈpɪt.i.ə.bəl/

pitiable

可怜的
Meaning
deserving sympathy or compassion
Example
The stray dog looked pitiable in the rain.
那只流浪狗在雨中看起来十分可怜。
C2 noun/verb /ˈrɛkəmˌpɛns/

recompense

赔偿
Meaning
to compensate someone for loss or harm suffered; compensation given for damage or injury
Example
The company offered financial recompense to the injured worker.
公司向受伤的工人提供了经济赔偿。
B2 noun/verb /dɪˈspjuːt/

dispute

争议, 争论
Meaning
a disagreement or argument about something important
Example
The two countries are in dispute over the border issue.
两个国家在边界问题上存在争议。
B1 adjective /dʌl/

Dull

乏味的; 单调的; 无聊的; 傻的;
Meaning
lacking interest or excitement; not bright; lacking intelligence; tedious
Example
The lecture was very dull and boring.
这次演讲非常乏味和无聊。
A2 verb /rɪˈsiːv/

receive

接收
Meaning
to get or accept something given; to welcome
Example
She receives a gift from her friend.
她从朋友那里收到了一份礼物。
C1 adjective /ɪˈvɒkətɪv/

evocative

唤起的
Meaning
bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind
Example
The music was evocative of her childhood memories.
这段音乐唤起了她的童年回忆。
C1 noun /ˌkɑːr.diˈɒl.ə.dʒɪst/

cardiologist

心脏病学家
Meaning
A doctor specializing in diagnosing and treating heart diseases.
Example
She made an appointment with a cardiologist for her chest pain.
她因胸痛预约了心脏病学家的诊察。
C2 verb /ˈhɑːbəl/

hobble

蹒跚
Meaning
to walk awkwardly with difficulty, usually due to injury
Example
He hobbled across the room after twisting his ankle.
他在扭伤脚踝后，蹒跚地走过房间。
C1 noun /ˌɪrɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti/

irresponsibility

不负责任
Meaning
lack of responsibility or accountability; failure to act in a reliable or sensible way
Example
The accident was caused by his irresponsibility at work.
事故是由于他在工作中的不负责任造成的。
C2 verb /ɪkˈspeɪʃiˌeɪt/

expatiate

详细讨论或写作
Meaning
to speak or write at length or in detail
Example
The professor expatiated on the importance of critical thinking.
教授详细阐述了批判性思维的重要性。
B1 noun freɪzɪz

phrases

短语
Meaning
A small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit, typically forming a component of a clause.
Example
Learn common phrases for daily use.
学习日常使用的常见短语。
C1 noun /ˈsæl.mən fɪʃ / ˈroʊ.huː/

Salmon fish / Rohu

罗胡鱼
Meaning
a freshwater fish popular in South Asian cuisine; also refers to salmon which is a different species
Example
Rohu fish is commonly prepared with spices in Bengali households.
罗胡鱼通常在孟加拉家庭中用香料烹饪。
B1 adjective /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/

Engaged

忙碌的; 参与的; 订婚的
Meaning
busy; occupied; involved in activity; betrothed
Example
He is engaged in important research work.
他正在进行重要的研究工作。
C1 noun /ˈsɪmətri/

symmetry

对称
Meaning
the quality of having balanced proportions or identical parts facing each other
Example
The building’s symmetry impressed the visitors.
建筑的对称性给游客留下了深刻的印象。
C1 adverb, adjective /ˌɪnkɑːɡˈniːtoʊ/

incognito

匿名
Meaning
In disguise or with one's identity concealed.
Example
The celebrity traveled incognito to avoid the paparazzi.
名人为了避免狗仔队，匿名旅行。
C1 adjective /əˈdɛpt/

adept

熟练
Meaning
Very skilled or proficient at something.
Example
She is adept at solving complex mathematical problems.
她擅长解决复杂的数学问题。
B2 adjective /ˈfɜːr.taɪl/

Fertile

肥沃的
Meaning
capable of producing abundant vegetation or crops; able to conceive children
Example
The fertile soil in this region makes it perfect for growing vegetables.
这个地区的肥沃土壤使其成为种植蔬菜的理想之地。
C1 verb; noun /beltʃ/

belch

打嗝
Meaning
to expel air noisily from the stomach through the mouth; to emit or pour out suddenly and forcefully
Example
After drinking the soda, he belched loudly.
喝了汽水后，他大声打嗝。
C1 noun /ˈper.ɪ.wɪŋ.kəl/

Periwinkle

长春花
Meaning
a small trailing plant with violet-blue or white flowers
Example
Purple periwinkles covered the garden ground beautifully.
紫色的长春花美丽地覆盖了花园的土地。
B1 noun /pruːf/

proof

证据
Meaning
evidence or argument establishing a fact or the truth of a statement
Example
The detective presented proof of the suspect's guilt.
侦探提供了嫌疑人有罪的证据。
C1 noun /dɪˈmaɪz/

demise

死亡 / 结束
Meaning
Death or end of something, especially the end of an institution or system.
Example
The sudden demise of the company shocked investors.
公司突如其来的倒闭震惊了投资者。
B2 noun /dɪˈsper/

Despair

绝望
Meaning
the complete loss or absence of hope; a state of feeling hopeless
Example
After losing his job, he fell into despair and couldn't see any way forward.
失去工作后，他陷入了绝望，无法看到前进的任何路。
C2 noun /ˌfaɪ.təʊˈkem.ɪ.kəlz/

phytochemicals

植物化学物质
Meaning
Natural chemical compounds produced by plants that provide health benefits beyond basic nutrition, often having antioxidant properties.
Example
Phytochemicals in green tea help reduce inflammation.
绿茶中的植物化学物质有助于减少炎症。
C2 noun /prəˈfjuːʒən/

profusion

丰富
Meaning
an abundance or large quantity of something
Example
Spring brought a profusion of wildflowers to the valley.
春天给山谷带来了大量的野花。
B2 noun /ˈliːtər/

litre

升
Meaning
a metric unit of volume equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters; commonly used to measure liquids
Example
She bought a litre of milk from the shop.
她从商店买了一升牛奶。
C2 noun /ˈtɒnʃər/

tonsure

剃发
Meaning
the practice of shaving or cutting the hair on the scalp, especially in a religious context
Example
The monk received his tonsure as part of his religious initiation.
僧侣在其宗教启蒙过程中接受了剃发。
A1 noun /sɪks/

six

六
Meaning
the number 6
Example
There are six apples on the table.
桌子上有六个苹果。
B1 noun /ˈkɑːr.pən.tər/

Carpenter

木匠
Meaning
a person who makes and repairs wooden objects and structures
Example
The carpenter built a beautiful wooden cabinet for the kitchen.
这位木匠为厨房做了一个漂亮的木质橱柜。
C1 noun /ˈʃoʊ.və.nɪst/

chauvinist

极端偏袒的人
Meaning
A person displaying excessive or prejudiced loyalty to a group, cause, or gender.
Example
He was labeled a chauvinist after his remarks about women in the workplace.
在工作场所对女性的评论之后，他被贴上了沙文主义者的标签。
A2 noun /biːf/

Beef

牛肉
Meaning
meat from a cow or bull
Example
The restaurant serves the best beef steak in town.
餐厅提供城里最好的牛排。
C2 noun /dʒuːt liːf/

Jute leaf

黄麻叶
Meaning
the edible leaves of the jute plant, commonly eaten as a leafy green vegetable
Example
Jute leaf is rich in vitamins and minerals and is often cooked with lentils in Bengali cuisine.
黄麻叶富含维生素和矿物质，常在孟加拉美食中与扁豆一起煮。
A1 noun /bəˈnæn.ə/

Banana

香蕉
Meaning
a long curved fruit with yellow skin and soft sweet flesh
Example
Bananas are a good source of potassium.
香蕉是钾的良好来源。
C1 noun prɪˈdɪk.ə.mənt

predicament

困境
Meaning
A difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation.
Example
Losing both jobs put him in a financial predicament.
失去两份工作让他陷入了财务困境。
C1 verb /flɔːnt/

flaunt

炫耀
Meaning
to show off something proudly, often to attract attention
Example
She likes to flaunt her new jewelry at parties.
她喜欢在派对上炫耀她的新珠宝。
A2 adjective /ˈpʌblɪk/

public

公共的
Meaning
relating to or affecting the people as a whole
Example
The public demanded action on the issue.
公众要求对此问题采取行动。
C2 noun /ˈdʒɒs.stɪk/

Joss-stick

香炉棒
Meaning
a thin stick of incense that is burned for its pleasant smell, especially in religious ceremonies
Example
She lit a joss-stick in the temple during her prayers.
她在寺庙里点燃了一根香炉棒，进行祷告。
A1 noun /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/

beginning

开始
Meaning
The start or first part of something.
Example
The beginning of the story was very interesting.
故事的开始非常有趣。
C1 noun /ˈvɪstə/

vista

景观
Meaning
A pleasing view, especially one seen through a long, narrow opening.
Example
From the mountain top, we admired the breathtaking vista of the valley below.
从山顶，我们欣赏到山谷下方令人叹为观止的景观。
C1 noun /draɪ fɪʃ/

Dry fish

干鱼
Meaning
fish that has been preserved by drying in the sun or by other dehydration methods
Example
Dry fish is a popular preserved food in many coastal regions.
干鱼是在许多沿海地区受欢迎的腌制食品。
C2 adjective /ˈæk.rɪd/

Acrid

刺鼻和不愉快
Meaning
having a strong, unpleasant, and sharp smell or taste
Example
The acrid smoke from the fire made everyone cough.
火灾的刺鼻烟雾让每个人都咳嗽。