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A2 verb /ˈloʊər/

lower

降低
Meaning
to move something to a lower position or to reduce
Example
The company decided to lower the prices.
公司决定降低价格。
C1 noun /frɪˈvɒləti/

frivolity

轻浮
Meaning
Lack of seriousness; silly or trivial behavior.
Example
The teacher discouraged frivolity during the exam.
老师在考试期间阻止了轻浮行为。
C1 adjective /ˈɒptɪk/

optic

光学的
Meaning
Relating to the eye or vision.
Example
The optic nerve carries signals from the eye to the brain.
视神经将信号从眼睛传递到大脑。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈθɪŋkɪŋ/

unthinking

欠考虑的
Meaning
done without careful thought; automatic or thoughtless
Example
His unthinking remark hurt her feelings.
他欠考虑的评论伤害了她的感情。
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。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈpəʊ.tənt/

Potent

强效; 强大的; 有效的
Meaning
having great strength, power, or effect; influential
Example
The medicine is very potent and should be taken carefully.
这药效强，应该小心服用。
C1 verb /ˈɒs.ɪ.leɪt/

oscillate

在两个点或状态之间来回摆动或移动
Meaning
To swing or move back and forth between two points or states
Example
The stock market tends to oscillate during uncertain times.
股市在不确定的时期往往会波动。
C1 noun/adjective /ˈmæm.əθ/

mammoth

Meaning
An extinct large elephant-like animal with long curved tusks; also means something huge.
Example
The company faced a mammoth challenge during expansion.
B2 verb /ɪˈrʌpt/

erupt

爆发
Meaning
to burst forth suddenly and violently
Example
The volcano erupted after centuries of dormancy.
火山在沉寂了几个世纪后爆发。
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。
B1 verb /riˈækt/

react

反应
Meaning
to respond or behave in a particular way to something
Example
She reacted angrily when she heard the news.
她听到这个消息后愤怒地做出了反应。
B1 noun /ˈev.ɪ.dəns/

Evidence

证据
Meaning
the available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true
Example
The detective found crucial evidence that solved the mysterious case.
侦探找到了至关重要的证据，解开了神秘案件。
C2 noun /ˈspuːnərɪzəm/

spoonerism

斯普内里兹姆
Meaning
A verbal error in which the initial sounds of words are swapped to create a humorous effect.
Example
He made a spoonerism by saying 'queer old dean' instead of 'dear old queen'.
他通过说'古怪的老院长'代替'亲爱的老皇后'来做了一个斯普内里兹姆。
B1 adverb /ˈʃɔːt.li/

Shortly

很快; 不久; 简短地
Meaning
soon; in a short time; briefly
Example
The meeting will begin shortly.
会议很快开始。
C2 adjective /ˈkɒlərɪk/

choleric

暴躁的
Meaning
Easily angered; irritable and hot-tempered.
Example
His choleric nature often got him into arguments.
他那暴躁的脾气常常让他卷入争论。
B2 noun /ˈlænd.lɔːrd/

Land lord

房东
Meaning
a person who owns property and rents it to tenants
Example
The landlord collected the monthly rent from all tenants.
房东从所有租户那里收取了每月租金。
C1 noun /ɪkˈstræv.ə.ɡəns/

Extravagance

过度开支; 浪费
Meaning
lack of restraint in spending money; excessive expense
Example
The wedding celebration was criticized for its unnecessary extravagance.
婚礼庆典因不必要的奢华而受到批评。
B2 adjective /veɪn/

Vain

虚荣; 徒劳
Meaning
having excessive pride in one's appearance; futile or unsuccessful
Example
She spent hours in front of the mirror being quite vain.
她在镜子前花了好几个小时，非常虚荣。
C1 noun /ˈhjuːbrɪs/

hubris

傲慢
Meaning
excessive pride or self-confidence
Example
His hubris led to his downfall.
他的傲慢导致了他的垮台。
C1 noun /kənˈdəʊləns/

condolence

慰问
Meaning
An expression of sympathy, especially on the occasion of death.
Example
She offered her sincere condolence to the grieving family.
她向悲痛的家庭表示了最真诚的慰问。
C1 noun /ɪˈreləvəns/

irrelevance

无关性
Meaning
the quality of not being connected to or important for a particular matter; lack of significance
Example
His long explanation only highlighted the irrelevance of the details to the main issue.
他冗长的解释只凸显了这些细节与主要问题的无关性。
B1 adverb /ˈbeɪsɪkli/

basically

基本上
Meaning
in the most important or fundamental way; essentially
Example
Basically, the project was a success despite some small issues.
基本上，尽管有一些小问题，项目仍然是成功的。
C2 noun /ˌkæl.sɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

calcification

钙化
Meaning
The process of calcium accumulation in soil, making it hard.
Example
Calcification reduces soil permeability and affects crop growth.
钙化减少了土壤的渗透性，并影响作物的生长。
A1 noun /stɑːr/

Star

星星
Meaning
a fixed luminous point in the night sky that produces light and heat through nuclear fusion
Example
Thousands of stars are visible in the clear night sky.
数千颗星星在清澈的夜空中可见。
C2 adjective /ˌnɒndɪˈskrɪpt/

nondescript

无特色
Meaning
Lacking distinctive or interesting features; dull and unremarkable.
Example
He lives in a nondescript apartment building on the edge of town.
他住在市区边缘的一座无特色的公寓楼里。
B2 noun /ˈaʊtlʊk/

outlook

前景, 预测
Meaning
a person's general attitude or view; a forecast or prospect
Example
The economic outlook for the year is positive.
今年的经济前景是积极的。
B2 noun /ˌvæk.sɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Vaccination

疫苗接种
Meaning
the process of giving a vaccine to a person or animal to protect them against a disease
Example
Children receive vaccination against measles at an early age.
孩子们在年轻时接种麻疹疫苗。
B2 adjective /ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəbəl/

unpredictable

不可预测的
Meaning
not able to be predicted; changing suddenly and unexpectedly
Example
The weather in this region is highly unpredictable.
这个地区的天气非常不可预测。
C2 noun /ˈvɛstmənt/

vestment

宗教服饰
Meaning
a garment, especially a ceremonial or official robe worn during religious services
Example
The priest wore a golden vestment during the ceremony.
神父在仪式中穿着金色的圣袍。
C1 noun /ˈɡær.ɪ.sən/

garrison

驻军
Meaning
A body of troops stationed in a particular location, usually to defend it.
Example
The garrison defended the fortress against the invaders.
驻军抵御了入侵者的攻击。
C1 verb /ɪɡˈzɒnəreɪt/

exonerate

免罪
Meaning
To clear someone from blame or accusation.
Example
The court exonerated her from all charges.
法庭解除她所有指控。
C1 noun/verb /ˈslʌmbər/

slumber

睡眠
Meaning
A state of sleep; to sleep lightly or rest.
Example
The child slumbered peacefully through the night.
孩子整夜安静地睡觉。
A2 noun /ˈʌv.ən/

Oven

烤箱
Meaning
an enclosed compartment used for heating, baking, or drying food
Example
She baked cookies in the oven for thirty minutes.
她在烤箱里烤了三十分钟的饼干。
A1 adverb /wen/

When

什么时候
Meaning
at what time; at the time that; during the time that
Example
When will you arrive at the station?
你什么时候到车站？
B2 adjective /ˈfeɪtl/

fatal

致命的
Meaning
causing death; leading to disaster
Example
The accident proved fatal for the driver.
事故对司机来说是致命的。
C1 noun /nɒb/

Knob

门或抽屉上的圆形把手; 机器上的小圆形开关
Meaning
a rounded handle on a door or drawer; a small rounded switch on a machine
Example
He turned the brass knob to open the old wooden door.
他转动铜制的门把手，打开了那扇旧木门。
C1 noun /ˈpælɪt/

pallet

平台
Meaning
a flat wooden platform used for moving or storing goods; also a makeshift bed
Example
The boxes were stacked on a wooden pallet for easy transport.
箱子被堆放在木托盘上以便于运输。
C1 noun /ˈpetɪkoʊt/

Petti-coat

裙子内衬
Meaning
an undergarment worn by women under a dress or skirt
Example
She wore a white petticoat under her dress.
她穿着一条白色的衬裙在她的裙子下面。
B1 noun /hoʊst/

Host

主人; 接待客人或娱乐他们的人; 大量的东西
Meaning
a person who receives or entertains other people as guests; a large number of things
Example
The gracious host welcomed all the guests with warm smiles and refreshments.
热情的主人欢迎所有客人，带着温暖的笑容和点心。
B1 noun /ˌmoʊtɪˈveɪʃən/

motivation

动机
Meaning
the reason or drive for acting or behaving in a particular way
Example
She lost her motivation to continue the project.
她失去了继续项目的动机。
B2 noun /heɪl/

Hail

冰雹
Meaning
pellets of frozen rain that fall in showers from cumulonimbus clouds; a greeting or acclaim
Example
The sudden hailstorm damaged many cars in the parking lot with large ice pellets.
突如其来的冰雹风暴用大冰粒损坏了停车场里的许多汽车。
A2 noun /ˈpeɪmənt/

payment

支付
Meaning
the action or process of paying money for something
Example
The payment for the order was received yesterday.
订单的支付已于昨天收到。
C2 noun /ˈnjuː.trɪ.mənt/

nutriment

营养物
Meaning
Something that nourishes; sustenance or food.
Example
The soil provides nutriment to the plants.
土壤为植物提供养分。
C1 noun /dɜːrθ/

dearth

匮乏
Meaning
A scarcity or lack of something.
Example
There was a dearth of food during the famine.
在饥荒期间，食物短缺。
B1 noun /ˈdrɛsɪŋ/

dressing

沙拉酱 / 调味料混合物
Meaning
a sauce for salads; or material used to cover a wound
Example
She prepared a delicious salad with Italian dressing.
她用意大利沙拉酱准备了一道美味的沙拉。
B1 verb /ˈɒpəreɪtɪŋ/

operating

操作
Meaning
to control or manage the functioning of something
Example
The company has been operating in this market for five years.
公司已经在这个市场运营了五年。
C1 verb /skɒf/

scoff

嘲笑
Meaning
to speak about something in a mocking or dismissive way
Example
He scoffed at the idea of moving abroad.
他嘲笑搬到国外的想法。
C2 noun /ˈpɑːrsɪmoʊni/

parsimony

吝啬
Meaning
extreme unwillingness to spend money or use resources
Example
His parsimony was evident in the way he avoided any unnecessary expenses.
他避免任何不必要的开支的方式明显体现了他的吝啬。
A2 verb /kræʃ/

crash

幸福
Meaning
To collide violently; to suddenly stop working (for machines or computers).
Example
The car crashed into the wall at high speed.
她在获得奖项时无法掩饰自己的幸福。
A2 noun /ɡreɪps/

Grapes

葡萄
Meaning
small round fruits that grow in clusters on vines; used to make wine
Example
She bought a bunch of grapes from the market.
她在市场买了一串葡萄。
B2 adverb /ˈθɪkli/

Thickly

密集地
Meaning
in a thick manner; densely; heavily
Example
The forest was thickly wooded with tall pine trees.
森林被高大的松树密集覆盖。
C2 adjective /sʌbˈlɪŋɡwəl/

sublingual

舌下
Meaning
situated or applied under the tongue
Example
The doctor prescribed a sublingual tablet for faster absorption.
医生为更快的吸收开了舌下药片。
B1 noun /ˈfaɪər.mən/

Fireman

消防员
Meaning
a person whose job is to extinguish fires and rescue people
Example
The brave fireman rescued the family from the burning building.
勇敢的消防员从燃烧的建筑中救出了家庭。
B2 noun /əˈkɔːrdəns/

accordance

一致
Meaning
agreement or harmony with something; compliance with rules, laws, or wishes
Example
The policy was implemented in accordance with international law.
该政策是按照国际法实施的。
C1 adjective /ˈhɛlθfəl/

healthful

有益健康的
Meaning
Promoting good health; beneficial to health.
Example
A healthful diet includes fresh fruits and vegetables.
有益健康的饮食包括新鲜的水果和蔬菜。
C2 noun /ˌdaɪvəˈɡeɪʃən/

divagation

偏离
Meaning
digression; wandering from a path or subject
Example
His lecture was full of divagation, making it hard to follow the main point.
他的演讲充满了偏离主题的内容，使得很难跟上主要论点。
C2 adjective /laɪˈsɛnʃəs/

licentious

放荡不羁
Meaning
Lacking moral restraint; disregarding accepted rules of conduct.
Example
The novel was criticized for its licentious themes.
这部小说因其放荡不羁的主题而受到批评。
C2 noun /ˈɡʊrmənd/

gourmand

美食家
Meaning
A person who enjoys eating a lot or has a great appetite for food.
Example
As a true gourmand, he never missed an opportunity to try new dishes.
作为一名真正的美食家，他从不放过尝试新菜肴的机会。
B2 noun /ˌɒpəˈzɪʃən/

opposition

反对
Meaning
the action of opposing or resisting something
Example
The opposition to the new law was strong.
对新法律的反对很强烈。
B2 adverb /ˌæksɪˈdɛntəli/

accidentally

偶然地
Meaning
happening by chance or unexpectedly
Example
He accidentally dropped the glass.
他不小心把玻璃杯打翻了。
A1 modal verb, noun /meɪ/

may

可能 / 五月
Meaning
Used to express possibility, permission, or uncertainty; also the name of the fifth month of the year.
Example
You may leave early if you finish your work.
如果你完成工作，你可以早点离开。
B1 adjective /ʌnˈklɪər/

unclear

不清楚
Meaning
not easy to understand; vague or ambiguous
Example
The instructions were unclear, so I asked for clarification.
说明不清楚，所以我要求澄清。
C1 verb /ˈkɒŋɡrɪɡeɪt/

congregate

聚集, 集合
Meaning
to gather together in a group; to assemble
Example
People congregate in the town square every evening.
人们每天晚上都会在市中心的广场上聚集。
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。
C2 adjective /ˌdɪsəˈfɛktɪd/

disaffected

不满的
Meaning
Dissatisfied and rebellious, especially against authority or leadership.
Example
The reforms were introduced to calm the disaffected youth.
改革是为了平息不满的青年。
B2 verb /ˈkɑːmpənseɪt/

compensate

赔偿
Meaning
to give something to make up for loss or damage; to counterbalance
Example
The company will compensate employees for overtime work.
公司将为加班支付赔偿。
C2 adjective /ˈstɒlɪd/

stolid

冷静的，沉默的
Meaning
Calm, dependable, and showing little emotion or animation.
Example
Despite the chaos around him, he remained stolid and composed.
尽管周围混乱，他依然冷静沉着。
A1 verb /æsk/

ask

问
Meaning
to request information; to inquire; to invite
Example
Can I ask you a question about the homework?
我可以问你一个关于作业的问题吗？
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。
C1 noun /ˈfreɪlti/

frailty

脆弱
Meaning
The condition of being weak, delicate, or easily broken.
Example
Old age often comes with physical frailty.
衰老通常伴随着身体的脆弱。
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 /dɪˈstreɪnər/

distrainor

财产征收人
Meaning
a person, usually a landlord, who seizes another's property for unpaid debt or rent
Example
The distrainor took possession of the tenant's car until the debt was cleared.
财产征收人扣押了租户的车，直到债务清偿。
B1 verb /rɪˈper/

repair

修理
Meaning
to fix something that is broken or damaged
Example
The mechanic will repair the car's engine tomorrow.
机械师明天将修理汽车发动机。
A2 noun /vɔɪs/

voice

声音
Meaning
the sound produced by the vocal cords; the ability to speak or express oneself
Example
She has a beautiful voice that captivates the audience.
她有一个迷人的声音，吸引了观众。
C2 noun /ˈdɒkɪt/

docket

清单
Meaning
a list or schedule of cases to be tried in a court or items to be done
Example
The judge reviewed the docket before starting the session.
法官在开始会议之前审查了清单。
C1 noun /ˌeɪ.li.əˈneɪ.ʃən/

alienation

异化
Meaning
The state of being isolated or estranged from a group or activity.
Example
The new policies created a sense of alienation among employees.
新政策在员工中产生了异化感。
C2 noun /ɪnˈtɛmpərəns/

intemperance

放纵
Meaning
Lack of moderation or self-control, especially with drinking or eating.
Example
His intemperance in drinking ruined his health.
他的饮酒放纵毁了他的健康。
C2 adjective /ˌmɛrəˈtrɪʃəs/

meretricious

华而不实
Meaning
apparently attractive but having no real value or integrity.
Example
The design was flashy but meretricious.
设计华丽但华而不实。
B2 noun /ˌstɪm.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/

stimulation

刺激
Meaning
The action of arousing interest, enthusiasm, or excitement.
Example
Stimulation reduces stress and aids relaxation.
刺激减少压力并有助于放松。
B2 adjective /ˈlɛdʒɪslətɪv/

legislative

立法的
Meaning
relating to the making of laws
Example
The legislative body passed the new tax bill.
立法机构通过了新的税法。
B2 noun /ˈɡreɪv.jɑːrd/

Graveyard

墓地
Meaning
an area of land set aside for burial of the dead; a cemetery
Example
The old graveyard near the church dates back to the 18th century.
靠近教堂的老墓地可以追溯到18世纪。
B2 adjective /ˌʌn.kəʊˈɒp.ər.ə.tɪv/

uncooperative

不合作的
Meaning
not willing to help or work with others; unhelpful
Example
The witness was uncooperative and refused to answer questions.
证人不合作，拒绝回答问题。
B2 noun /ˈfleɪ.vər/

Flavour

风味
Meaning
the distinctive taste of a food or drink; a particular quality or atmosphere
Example
The soup had a rich flavour of herbs and spices from the garden.
汤里有来自花园的丰富香草和香料味。
C1 adjective /dɪˈlɪriəs/

delirious

得利瑞厄斯
Meaning
in an extremely disturbed or excited state of mind, often due to illness or emotion
Example
He was delirious with fever and kept muttering nonsense.
他因发烧而神志不清，一直在嘟囔胡话。
C2 adjective ˌsʌr.əpˈtɪʃ.əs

surreptitious

秘密
Meaning
Kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of; done stealthily.
Example
She took a surreptitious glance at his notes.
她偷偷地看了一眼他的笔记。
C1 noun /əbˈzɜːrvətɔːri/

observatory

天文台
Meaning
A building equipped for observing astronomical or meteorological events.
Example
The observatory is open to the public on weekends.
天文台在周末对公众开放。
C1 verb /rɪˈkɔɪl/

recoil

后退
Meaning
To suddenly spring back in fear, horror, or from force such as a gun's kickback.
Example
She recoiled at the sight of the snake.
她看到蛇时吓得后退。
C1 adjective /ˌɪntərˈtʃeɪndʒəbl/

interchangeable

可互换的
Meaning
able to be exchanged with each other without difference or loss of function
Example
These machine parts are interchangeable, so they can be replaced easily.
这些机器部件是可互换的，所以它们可以轻松地被替换。
B2 noun /bɪˈliːvər/

believer

信徒
Meaning
a person who believes in something, especially a religious faith, idea, or principle
Example
She is a strong believer in hard work and honesty.
她坚信努力工作和诚实。
A1 noun /noʊˈvɛmbər/

november

十一月
Meaning
the eleventh month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
November is often cool and quiet before winter begins.
十一月通常在冬天开始前比较凉爽而安静。
A1 adjective /truː/

True

真实的; 真实的;
Meaning
in accordance with fact or reality; accurate; genuine
Example
It is true that hard work leads to success.
努力工作会带来成功，这是真的。
B1 adjective /ˈkeɪ.pə.bəl/

Capable

有能力的; 能干的
Meaning
having the ability, fitness, or quality necessary to do or achieve something; competent
Example
She is capable of handling complex problems.
她能够处理复杂的问题。
B2 adjective /ˈθɜːrməl/

thermal

热的
Meaning
Related to heat or temperature.
Example
She wore a thermal jacket to stay warm in winter.
她穿着一件热的夹克，在冬天保持温暖。
B2 noun /ˈsɛsəmi sidz/

Sesame Seeds

芝麻种子
Meaning
small edible seeds from the sesame plant used in cooking and baking
Example
Sprinkle sesame seeds on top of the bread before baking.
在面包上撒上芝麻种子，然后烘烤。
A2 noun wʊd

wood

木材
Meaning
The hard fibrous material that forms the main substance of the trunk or branches of a tree or shrub.
Example
Wood is being tested for its resilience in space.
木材正在测试其在太空中的韧性。
C2 noun /ˈæl.mɪ.rə/

Almirah

衣柜
Meaning
a large cupboard or wardrobe used for storing clothes and other items
Example
I keep all my clothes in the wooden almirah.
我把所有的衣服都放在木制衣橱里。
C1 adjective /əbˈstrʌk.tɪv/

Obstructive

阻碍性的
Meaning
deliberately creating difficulties or preventing progress; hindering or blocking something
Example
The obstructive policies hindered economic growth.
这些阻碍性的政策阻碍了经济增长。
A2 verb /teɪk ɒf/

take off

起飞; 脱下
Meaning
to remove something; to leave the ground and begin flying (airplane); to suddenly become successful or popular
Example
The airplane will take off in ten minutes.
飞机将在十分钟后起飞。
B1 noun /ˈtʌnəl/

tunnel

隧道
Meaning
an underground passage or shaft
Example
They dug a tunnel under the river.
他们在河底挖了一个隧道。
C1 verb /pɑːrs/

parse

语法分析
Meaning
to analyze a sentence or text grammatically or logically
Example
The software can parse large amounts of text data efficiently.
该软件可以高效地解析大量文本数据。
A2 verb /ʌpˈdeɪt/

update

更新
Meaning
to make something more modern or current; to provide new information
Example
Please update your software regularly.
请定期更新您的软件。
C1 noun /ˈrɛ.trəʊ.fɪt.ɪŋ/

retrofitting

为旧系统添加新技术或功能
Meaning
The addition of new technology or features to older systems.
Example
The building underwent retrofitting to meet new safety standards.
这座建筑通过加装 retrofit 来满足新的安全标准。
C2 verb /ɪkˈstruːd/

extrude

挤出
Meaning
to force something out through a small opening; to shape by pushing material through a mold
Example
The factory extrudes plastic pipes using modern machines.
工厂使用现代机器挤出塑料管。
C2 noun /ˌbɪbliəʊˈmeɪniə/

bibliomania

书籍癖
Meaning
An extreme obsession with collecting or possessing books.
Example
His bibliomania led him to fill every room with books.
他的书籍癖使他把每个房间都塞满了书。
C1 noun /kəˈluːʒən/

collusion

共谋
Meaning
A secret agreement or cooperation, especially for an illegal or dishonest purpose.
Example
There was evidence of collusion between the officials and the contractors.
有证据表明官员与承包商之间有共谋。
C2 noun /ˈfɔɪbəl/

foible

小缺点
Meaning
A minor weakness or eccentricity in someone's character.
Example
She loved him despite his little foibles.
尽管有一些小缺点，她依然爱他。
B2 noun /ˌsuː.pərˈstɪʃ.ən/

Superstition

迷信
Meaning
a belief or practice considered irrational or supernatural
Example
Breaking a mirror brings seven years of bad luck is a common superstition.
打破镜子带来七年的厄运，这是一种常见的迷信。
C1 adjective /ˈten.tə.tɪv/

Tentative

初步的; 不确定的
Meaning
not certain or fixed; provisional; hesitant or unsure
Example
We made tentative plans to meet next week.
我们做了初步的计划，下周见面。
A2 adjective /ˈmuːvɪŋ/

moving

感人
Meaning
causing strong feelings, especially of sympathy or sadness
Example
Her speech was so moving that everyone cried.
她的演讲如此感人，以至于每个人都哭了。
C2 noun /kiˌɑːrəˈskjʊəroʊ/

chiaroscuro

光与暗的戏剧性对比
Meaning
The use of strong contrasts between light and dark in art or literature to create a dramatic effect.
Example
The artist's painting used chiaroscuro to highlight the figure's face.
艺术家的画作使用了基阿罗斯库罗来突出人物的面部。
C2 verb /ˈpɛtɪˌfɒɡ/

pettifog

争论琐碎的事情
Meaning
to argue or quibble over trivial matters; to engage in petty, dishonest practices
Example
The lawyer was accused of trying to pettifog instead of addressing the real issue.
律师被指控试图争论琐碎的事情，而不是解决真正的问题。
C2 noun /ˌmɪsədˈvɛntʃər/

misadventure

不幸的事故
Meaning
An unlucky accident, mishap, or unfortunate event.
Example
He broke his leg during a skiing misadventure.
他在滑雪时发生了一次不幸的事故，摔断了腿。
C1 noun /traɪˈbjuːnəl/

tribunal

法庭
Meaning
a court of justice or body established to settle disputes
Example
The case was heard in an international tribunal.
案件在国际法庭审理。
B2 noun /flɔː/

flaw

缺陷
Meaning
a defect or imperfection in something
Example
The diamond had a small flaw that was barely visible.
钻石有一个几乎看不见的小缺陷。
C1 noun /ˈskwɒtər/

squatter

非法占领者
Meaning
a person who unlawfully occupies an uninhabited building or unused land
Example
The police removed the squatters from the abandoned house.
警方将非法占领者从废弃的房屋中驱逐了出去。
C1 verb /ɪnˈvɪɡ.ər.eɪt/

invigorate

振奋
Meaning
To give strength or energy to someone or something.
Example
A morning walk can invigorate both body and mind.
晨跑可以振奋身心。
B2 noun /kənˈfɛʃən/

confession

忏悔
Meaning
a statement admitting that one is guilty of a crime or has done something wrong
Example
The suspect made a full confession to the police.
嫌疑人向警方做出了完整的忏悔。
B2 noun /æŋˈzaɪ.ə.ti/

anxiety

焦虑或不安
Meaning
A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.
Example
Meditation helps reduce anxiety and stress.
冥想有助于减少焦虑和压力。
C1 adjective /ˈplɒd.ɪŋ/

plodding

缓慢且乏味
Meaning
slow-moving and unexciting; showing steady effort
Example
The movie was entertaining but a bit plodding in the middle.
这部电影很有趣，但中间有点缓慢且乏味。
B1 noun /prəˈməʊ.ʃən/

Promotion

晋升; 升职
Meaning
the act of raising someone to a higher position; advertising to increase sales
Example
She received a promotion to manager after five years of hard work.
她在五年的辛勤工作后晋升为经理。