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C1 verb /ˈluːbrɪkeɪt/

lubricate

润滑
Meaning
to apply oil or grease to reduce friction between surfaces
Example
The mechanic lubricated the car engine parts.
机械师为汽车发动机部件上了润滑油。
B2 noun /ɪmˈpeɪʃəns/

impatience

不耐烦
Meaning
The state of being quickly irritated or unable to wait calmly.
Example
His impatience grew as the meeting dragged on.
随着会议的拖延，他的不耐烦愈加明显。
C2 noun /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɑː.lə.sɪs/

electrolysis

电解
Meaning
A chemical decomposition produced by passing an electric current through a liquid or solution.
Example
Electrolysis is used to separate hydrogen from water.
电解被用于从水中分离氢气。
B1 adverb /ˈæftərwərd/

afterward

之后
Meaning
at a later time; subsequently
Example
We went to dinner and watched a movie afterward.
我们去吃了晚餐，然后看了一部电影。
C1 noun /ˈpɛndənt/

pendant

吊坠
Meaning
a piece of jewelry that hangs from a chain worn around the neck
Example
She wore a silver pendant around her neck.
她戴着一个银色的吊坠在脖子上。
C2 noun /ˌvælədɪkˈtɔːriən/

valedictorian

最佳学生
Meaning
The student with the highest academic achievements in a graduating class, often chosen to give the farewell speech.
Example
She was honored as the valedictorian of her class.
她被尊为班级的最佳学生。
B2 noun ˌɔː.təˈmeɪ.ʃən

automation

自动化
Meaning
Replacing manual work with machines or software.
Example
Automation increases efficiency and reduces errors in production.
自动化提高了生产效率，并减少了生产中的错误。
C2 adjective /ˈkɒndaɪn/

condign

应得的
Meaning
deserved, appropriate, and fitting (especially punishment)
Example
The criminal received condign punishment for his crimes.
罪犯因其罪行受到了应得的惩罚。
A2 noun /ˌɪn.trəˈdʌk.ʃən/

introduction

引言
Meaning
the action of introducing something or someone; an opening or beginning part
Example
The professor gave a brief introduction before starting the lecture.
教授在开始讲座之前做了简短的引言。
C1 noun /pæŋ/

pang

突如其来的剧烈疼痛或情绪痛苦
Meaning
a sudden sharp feeling of pain or emotional distress
Example
She felt a pang of guilt after the argument.
她在争论后感到一阵内疚的疼痛。
B2 noun /ˈtɔːtʃər/

torture

折磨
Meaning
the action or practice of inflicting severe pain on someone as a punishment or to force them to do something
Example
He was subjected to torture during the interrogation.
他在审问中遭受了折磨。
B1 noun /ˈwiːknəs/

weakness

弱点
Meaning
a state of being weak; a flaw or shortcoming in character or structure
Example
His main weakness is his lack of patience.
他最大的弱点是缺乏耐心。
C1 adjective /ˌsɛrənˈdɪpɪtəs/

serendipitous

幸运的偶然
Meaning
Occurring or discovered by chance in a happy or beneficial way.
Example
Their meeting at the café was purely serendipitous.
他们在咖啡馆的相遇完全是幸运的偶然。
C1 adjective ˈwɛðərpruːf

weatherproof

防水
Meaning
Able to resist or be unaffected by weather, especially rain and wind.
Example
The materials used are weatherproof, ensuring longevity.
所用材料是防水的，确保长久耐用。
B1 noun /ˈkæp.ɪ.təl/

Capital

首都; 资本; 财富
Meaning
the most important city or town of a country or region; wealth in the form of money or assets
Example
Paris is the capital of France and also a major financial capital.
巴黎是法国的首都，也是一个重要的金融中心。
C2 noun /θiˈɒkrəsi/

theocrasy

神权政治
Meaning
Government or rule by religious leaders or clergy.
Example
Theocrasy often merges religious authority with political power.
神权政治常常将宗教权威与政治权力结合起来。
A2 adverb; noun /ˌaʊtˈdɔːrz/

outdoors

在户外
Meaning
outside a building; the natural environment outside
Example
We spent the whole afternoon outdoors enjoying the fresh air.
我们整个下午都在户外享受新鲜空气。
B2 adjective /ˈfeɪvərəbl/

favourable

有利的
Meaning
Expressing approval, support, or positivity; advantageous or beneficial
Example
The weather conditions were favourable for the outdoor event.
户外活动的天气条件是有利的。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkleɪmd/

Unclaimed

未认领的; 未要求的; 被遗弃或无主的
Meaning
not claimed by anyone; not demanded or requested; abandoned or ownerless
Example
The unclaimed luggage was stored in the airport's lost property department.
未认领的行李被存放在机场的失物招领处。
B2 adjective /ˌɛm.pəˈθɛ.tɪk/

empathetic

富有同理心
Meaning
Showing ability to understand and share feelings of others.
Example
She was empathetic towards her friend's struggles.
她对朋友的挣扎表现出富有同理心。
B1 adjective /ˈdʒɛntəl/

gentle

温柔
Meaning
Kind, mild, or tender in nature or behavior
Example
He was always gentle with children.
他总是对孩子们很温柔。
C1 noun /ˈɜːrθənˌwɛr/

earthenware

陶器
Meaning
pottery made of clay and hardened by heat
Example
The shop displayed beautiful earthenware pots and bowls.
商店展示了美丽的陶器罐和碗。
B1 noun /ˈkætəɡɔːri/

category

类别
Meaning
a class or division of things regarded as having particular shared characteristics
Example
Books are arranged by category in the library.
书籍在图书馆按类别排列。
C1 noun /doʊ/

doe

母鹿
Meaning
a female deer, especially an adult one
Example
The doe and her fawn were grazing in the meadow.
母鹿和她的小鹿在草地上吃草。
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。
B1 noun səˈplaɪ

supply

供应。供给。
Meaning
A stock or amount of something supplied or available for use.
Example
Supply chains ensure resource availability.
供应链确保资源的可用性。
B2 adjective ˈaɪsəˌleɪtɪd

isolated

孤立
Meaning
Alone or separated from others; having little or no contact with other people.
Example
Technological advancements often leave people isolated.
技术进步常常使人们感到孤立。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈbrɔɪld/

embroiled

卷入
Meaning
being deeply involved in a difficult situation, conflict, or scandal
Example
She found herself embroiled in a heated family dispute.
她发现自己卷入了一场激烈的家庭争执。
C1 adjective /ˌnɒn ɪɡˈzɪstənt/

non-existent

不存在
Meaning
not real or not present; lacking existence
Example
The supposed evidence turned out to be non-existent.
假定的证据证明是不存在的。
C2 verb /ˈprɛsɪdʒ/

presage

预兆
Meaning
to be a sign or warning that something will happen; to foreshadow
Example
Dark clouds presage a storm.
暗云预示着一场风暴。
B2 adjective /ˈvaɪəbəl/

viable

可行的, 可操作的
Meaning
Capable of working successfully; feasible.
Example
A viable solution is necessary for long-term success.
一个可行的解决方案对长期成功至关重要。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈsjuːmɪŋ/

unassuming

谦虚
Meaning
Not pretentious or arrogant; modest.
Example
Despite his success, he remained unassuming and humble.
尽管他取得了成功，他仍然谦虚和谦逊。
C2 adjective /ˈtriːkli/

treacly

过度甜美或感伤，就像糖浆一样。
Meaning
Excessively sweet or sentimental, like treacle.
Example
The movie was too treacly for my taste.
这部电影对我的口味来说太甜了。
C1 verb /ˈkælɪˌbreɪt/

calibrate

Meaning
To adjust or mark something so it can be used accurately; to standardize.
Example
The technician calibrated the machine before starting the experiment.
C1 adjective /dɪsˈkɔːrdənt/

discordant

不和谐
Meaning
disagreeing or clashing; harsh and jarring in sound
Example
The discordant notes of the band hurt our ears.
乐队的不和谐音符让我们的耳朵很痛。
C2 noun /ˈɡɪbən/

gibbon

长臂猿
Meaning
a small to medium-sized tailless ape with long arms, native to the forests of Southeast Asia
Example
The gibbon swung gracefully through the trees using its long arms.
长臂猿用它的长臂在树林间优雅地摆动。
B2 adjective /aɪˈdentɪkəl/

Identical

相同的; 完全一样的
Meaning
exactly the same; not different in any way
Example
The twins look completely identical to each other.
这对双胞胎看起来完全一样。
B2 noun /klɔː/

Claw

爪子
Meaning
sharp curved nail on the foot of an animal or bird
Example
The cat extended its sharp claws to climb the tree.
猫伸出锋利的爪子爬上了树。
C2 noun, verb /ˈkæŋkər/

canker

Meaning
A fungal disease of plants; an ulcerous sore in the mouth; to corrupt or destroy slowly
Example
The tree was infected with a canker that damaged its bark.
C2 noun /ˈɡændər/

Gander

雄鹅
Meaning
male goose
Example
The gander protected his family from the approaching dog.
这只雄鹅保护了他的家人免受靠近的狗的攻击。
B2 verb /kənˈfrʌnt/

confront

面对
Meaning
to face someone or something directly, especially in a challenge or conflict
Example
She had to confront her fears before making the speech.
她在演讲前必须面对自己的恐惧。
B1 adjective /drʌŋk/

drunk

醉酒
Meaning
affected by alcohol to the point of losing control of one's faculties or behavior
Example
He was too drunk to walk straight.
他喝醉了，无法走直路。
C1 noun ˈæk.si.əm

axiom

公理
Meaning
A statement or principle that is considered true and does not require proof.
Example
Actions speak louder than words is a well-known axiom.
行动胜于语言，这是一个著名的公理。
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。
C2 noun /pəˈtiːnə/

patina

由于年龄或使用，金属、石头或木材表面上的薄膜或光泽；也可以指一种表面外观
Meaning
a surface film or sheen on metal, stone, or wood due to age or use; also, a superficial appearance
Example
The bronze statue developed a green patina after years in the sea air.
这座青铜雕像在海风中多年后形成了绿色的铜绿。
C1 noun /ˈsʌm.ɪt əv ðə ˈfjuː.tʃər/

Summit of the Future

未来峰会
Meaning
A high-level conference focused on addressing future challenges and opportunities.
Example
The Summit of the Future addressed global challenges.
未来峰会解决了全球性挑战。
C2 adjective /məˈlɛfɪsənt/

maleficent

邪恶
Meaning
Causing harm or destruction, especially by supernatural means.
Example
The maleficent witch cursed the young princess.
那个恶毒的女巫诅咒了年轻的公主。
C1 adjective ˈdɔːn.tɪŋ

daunting

令人生畏或具有挑战性的
Meaning
Something that seems intimidating or challenging.
Example
The task seemed daunting, but she completed it successfully.
任务看起来令人害怕，但她成功地完成了它。
B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈɡoʊ/

undergo

经历
Meaning
to go through something, especially something unpleasant or difficult
Example
She had to undergo surgery to recover.
她不得不接受手术以恢复。
C2 noun /ˈmædʒɪstrəsi/

magistracy

司法办公室
Meaning
The office, authority, or district of a magistrate.
Example
He was proud to serve in the local magistracy for over a decade.
他为能在当地的司法办公室工作超过十年而感到自豪。
C2 adjective /baɪˈkæmərəl/

bicameral

两院制
Meaning
Having two branches or chambers, especially in a legislature.
Example
The United States has a bicameral legislature consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
美国有一个两院制的立法机构，由参议院和众议院组成。
C1 adjective /ˈwer.i/

Wary

谨慎的; 提防的
Meaning
cautious; careful to avoid danger or problems
Example
She was wary of strangers approaching her at night.
她对晚上接近她的陌生人保持警惕。
C2 noun /ˈjɪərlɪŋ/

yearling

一岁动物，尤其是马
Meaning
an animal that is one year old, especially a horse
Example
The farmer sold the yearling at the livestock market.
农民在牲畜市场卖掉了那只伊尔林。
A2 adjective /ˈnɔː.məl/

Normal

正常; 典型; 符合标准; 健康
Meaning
usual; typical; conforming to a standard; healthy
Example
It's normal to feel nervous before an important exam.
在重要的考试前感到紧张是正常的。
B1 noun /feɪθ/

Faith

信念; 信任; 宗教信仰;
Meaning
complete trust or confidence in someone or something; strong belief in religion
Example
She had unwavering faith in her team's ability to succeed.
她对她的团队成功的能力有着坚定不移的信念。
B2 verb /kəˈlæps/

collapse

崩塌
Meaning
to fall down or inward suddenly; to break down completely
Example
The old building collapsed after the earthquake.
老建筑在地震后倒塌了。
C2 adjective /ˈɡæŋ.ɡli/

gangly

高瘦且笨拙
Meaning
Tall, thin, and awkward in movement or appearance.
Example
The gangly teenager stumbled while trying to dance.
那个笨拙的青少年在跳舞时跌倒了。
A2 adjective /flæt/

flat

平坦
Meaning
Smooth and level, without raised areas or curves.
Example
The road ahead was completely flat.
前方的路完全是平坦的。
B2 noun /den/

Den

洞穴；舒适的房间；非法活动的场所
Meaning
a wild animal's lair or home; a small, comfortable room; a place for illegal activities
Example
The fox disappeared into its den when it sensed danger approaching.
狐狸在感到危险接近时消失在它的洞穴里。
C2 verb /seɪt/

sate

满足
Meaning
To satisfy fully or to excess.
Example
The huge meal sated their hunger after the long journey.
长途旅行后，丰盛的餐点满足了他们的饥饿。
C2 adjective /ˈhæl.si.ən/

halcyon

宁静的
Meaning
calm, peaceful, and happy; denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful
Example
She often reminisces about the halcyon days of her childhood.
她经常回忆起她童年时宁静的日子。
C1 noun /ˈrɛvərəns/

reverence

崇敬
Meaning
deep respect for someone or something
Example
The students showed reverence to their teacher.
学生们向他们的老师表达了崇敬。
B2 noun /ˈpaɪ.θən/

Python

蟒蛇
Meaning
a large non-venomous snake that kills prey by constriction
Example
The python wrapped around its prey tightly.
蟒蛇紧紧缠绕着它的猎物。
B2 adjective /ˈpleɪfəl/

playful

顽皮的, 活泼的
Meaning
full of fun and high spirits; lively
Example
The puppy was very playful, running around the garden.
小狗很顽皮，在花园里跑来跑去。
C2 verb /bɪˈtəʊkən/

betoken

预示
Meaning
to be a sign or indication of something
Example
Dark clouds betoken an approaching storm.
乌云预示着即将到来的暴风雨。
A1 noun /dɪˈsɛmbər/

december

十二月
Meaning
the twelfth and last month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
December is usually cold in many countries.
十二月在许多国家通常很冷。
B2 noun /ˈmɪz.ər.i/

Misery

痛苦; 极度贫困; 折磨
Meaning
Great mental or physical suffering; extreme unhappiness or distress
Example
The poor family lived in complete misery after losing their home.
失去家园后，这个贫困家庭生活在极度痛苦中。
B2 noun /ˈhænd.fʊl/

Handful

一把; 一小部分或数量; 难以控制的东西
Meaning
a quantity that fills the hand; a small number or amount; something difficult to control
Example
She grabbed a handful of nuts from the bowl before heading out for her walk.
她从碗里抓了一把坚果，然后去散步。
C1 noun /ˈkɒmən kɑːp/

Common Carp

鲤鱼
Meaning
A large freshwater fish widely cultivated for food
Example
Common carp is an important fish in aquaculture.
鲤鱼是水产养殖中的重要鱼类。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/

unchanging

不变的
Meaning
remaining the same over time; not changing
Example
Her love for her family was unchanging throughout the years.
她对家人的爱多年来始终不变。
B1 adjective /ˈrel.ə.vənt/

Relevant

相关的
Meaning
closely connected or appropriate to what is being discussed; pertinent
Example
Please provide only relevant information for this discussion.
请提供仅与本次讨论相关的信息。
C1 adjective /məˈlɛvələnt/

malevolent

恶意的
Meaning
Having or showing a wish to do evil or harm to others.
Example
The malevolent glare in his eyes frightened the children.
他眼中的恶意目光吓到了孩子们。
C1 noun /ˈkærət/

carat

宝石重量单位
Meaning
a unit of weight for precious stones, equal to 200 milligrams
Example
She received a two-carat diamond ring for her engagement.
她收到了一个两克拉的钻石戒指作为订婚礼物。
B2 noun /ˈvendə(r)/

Vendor

小贩
Meaning
a person or company offering something for sale, especially a trader in the street
Example
The street vendor sold fresh fruits and vegetables.
街头小贩卖新鲜的水果和蔬菜。
B2 adjective /ɪˈven.tʃu.əl/

Eventual

最终的
Meaning
happening or existing at the end of a process; final; ultimate
Example
The eventual outcome was better than expected.
最终结果比预期的更好。
B1 preposition /θruːˈaʊt/

throughout

贯穿
Meaning
in every part of a place or during the whole time of an event
Example
She worked throughout the night.
她整夜工作。
C1 adjective /ˌaɪ.di.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

ideological

意识形态的
Meaning
Relating to or based on a system of ideas or beliefs.
Example
The two parties are divided by deep ideological differences.
这两个党派由于深刻的意识形态分歧而分裂。
C1 noun /ˈreɪ.biːz/

rabies

狂犬病
Meaning
A viral disease that causes inflammation of the brain in humans and other mammals, usually transmitted through animal bites.
Example
The dog was vaccinated against rabies.
狗已接种狂犬病疫苗。
C1 verb /dɪˈmɔrəˌlaɪz/

demoralize

Meaning
to cause someone to lose confidence or hope
Example
The constant criticism demoralized the young athlete.
B2 adjective /ˈlɔɪ.əl/

Loyal

忠诚的; 忠实的; 可信的
Meaning
faithful; devoted; trustworthy
Example
He remained loyal to his friends through difficult times.
他在困难时期对朋友保持忠诚。
C2 noun /ˈtʃæt.əl/

chattel

动产 / 个人财产
Meaning
a personal possession; historically, movable property including slaves
Example
In the past, slaves were considered the chattel of their owners.
在过去，奴隶被视为他们主人的动产。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈfeɪ.vər.ə.bəl/

Unfavourable

不利的; 逆境的
Meaning
not helpful or advantageous; adverse
Example
The weather conditions were unfavourable for our outdoor event.
恶劣的天气条件不利于我们的户外活动。
B1 noun /dɜːrt/

Dirt

污垢; 土地; 不洁物质
Meaning
a substance that makes something unclean; earth or soil; unclean matter
Example
After playing in the garden, the children were covered in dirt from head to toe.
在花园玩耍后，孩子们从头到脚都沾满了污垢。
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。
C1 verb rɪˈpel

repel

排斥
Meaning
To push away or force apart due to similar charges or properties.
Example
Protons repel each other.
质子相互排斥。
B1 verb /preɪ/

pray

祈祷
Meaning
to speak to God or a deity; to hope earnestly
Example
Many people pray for peace in the world.
许多人祈祷世界的和平。
B2 noun /ˈʌpˌkiːp/

up-keep

维护
Meaning
The process or cost of maintaining something in good condition.
Example
The upkeep of the old house is very expensive.
老房子的维护非常昂贵。
B1 adjective /ʌnˈseɪf/

Unsafe

不安全; 危险的;
Meaning
involving or causing danger or risk; not protected from harm
Example
It is unsafe to walk alone in this neighborhood at night.
晚上在这个社区独自行走是不安全的。
B2 noun /kənˈstreɪnt/

constraint

限制
Meaning
a limitation or restriction
Example
Time is the biggest constraint in completing the project.
时间是完成项目的最大限制。
C2 adjective /ˈfiːkənd/

fecund

肥沃的, 高产的
Meaning
producing or capable of producing an abundance of offspring or new growth; fertile
Example
The fecund soil produced a bountiful harvest this year.
肥沃的土壤今年收获了丰盛的农作物。
B2 verb /ˈsɜːrkjəˌleɪt/

circulate

循环, 流通
Meaning
to move continuously or freely through a closed system or area
Example
Air circulated freely in the open hall.
空气在开放的大厅自由流通。
B2 noun /ˈkreɪvɪŋ/

craving

渴望, 强烈的欲望
Meaning
a strong desire for something
Example
She has a craving for chocolate every evening.
她每晚都渴望吃巧克力。
C2 noun /ˈfeɪ.tə.lɪ.zəm/

fatalism

宿命论
Meaning
the belief that all events are predetermined and inevitable
Example
He embraced fatalism, believing that nothing he did could change his destiny.
他接受了宿命论，相信无论他做什么，都无法改变他的命运。
C2 noun /ˈdʒɛntaɪl/

gentile

外邦人
Meaning
A person who is not Jewish
Example
The synagogue welcomed both Jews and Gentiles.
犹太会堂欢迎犹太人和外邦人。
A2 noun tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒi

technology

技术
Meaning
The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes
Example
Advanced technology reshapes industries.
先进的技术正在重塑行业。
A2 noun /ˈtrævələr/

traveller

旅行者
Meaning
A person who is on a journey or frequently travels to different places.
Example
The traveller set out early in the morning to explore new lands.
旅行者一大早出发去探索新的土地。
B2 adjective /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/

favorable

有利的
Meaning
expressing approval or support; advantageous
Example
The weather conditions were favorable for the outdoor event.
天气条件对户外活动很有利。
C1 noun /ˈskælpəl/

scalpel

手术刀
Meaning
A small and extremely sharp bladed instrument used for surgery and dissection.
Example
The surgeon carefully used a scalpel to make the first incision.
外科医生小心地使用手术刀进行第一次切割。
C1 adjective /ˌeɪθiˈɪstɪk/

atheistic

无神论的
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of atheists or atheism.
Example
She grew up in an atheistic household with no religious rituals.
她在一个无神论家庭长大，那里没有宗教仪式。
B2 adverb /əˈtræktɪvli/

attractively

有吸引力地
Meaning
in a pleasing or appealing way; in a manner that draws interest or admiration
Example
The room was attractively decorated with soft lights and plants.
这个房间用柔和的灯光和植物装饰得很有吸引力。
C2 adjective /prɪˈpɒndərənt/

preponderant

主要的
Meaning
Having superior weight, force, influence, or importance.
Example
The preponderant influence of the media shapes public opinion.
媒体的主要影响塑造了公众舆论。
A2 adjective /əˈnɔɪɪŋ/

annoying

烦人的
Meaning
causing irritation or mild anger; bothersome or troublesome
Example
The constant noise from the street was extremely annoying.
街道传来的持续噪音非常烦人。
B2 noun /ˈnuː.tri.ənt/

nutrient

营养物质
Meaning
A substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and health of plants or animals.
Example
Plants absorb nutrients from the soil for growth.
植物从土壤中吸收营养物质来生长。
C2 adjective /ʌpˈrɔːr.i.əs/

uproarious

极其滑稽
Meaning
Extremely funny or noisy; causing loud laughter or commotion.
Example
The comedian's jokes were absolutely uproarious.
喜剧演员的笑话绝对是极其滑稽的。
C1 verb /ˌkɒndɪˈsɛnd/

condescend

从高处以友善的态度
Meaning
to behave as if one is superior while being gracious to others
Example
He would not condescend to answer such a trivial question.
他不会屈尊回答如此琐碎的问题。
B2 noun /ˈnek.taɪ/

Necktie

领带
Meaning
a strip of cloth worn around the neck under a shirt collar and tied in front
Example
He adjusted his necktie before the important meeting.
他在重要会议前调整了他的领带。
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 adjective /kənˈdʒenɪtl/

congenital

先天的
Meaning
existing from birth, usually describing a disease or condition
Example
The child was born with a congenital heart defect.
这个孩子出生时就有先天性心脏缺陷。
C1 noun /woʊ/

woe

悲伤
Meaning
great sorrow, distress, or trouble
Example
Her heart was filled with woe after hearing the sad news.
她在听到悲伤的消息后，心中充满了悲伤。
B2 noun /ˈwɜːrkˌfɔːrs/

workforce

劳动力
Meaning
the people engaged in or available for work
Example
The company is looking to expand its workforce by 20%.
公司计划将其劳动力扩大20%。
C1 adjective /ˌɪn.səbˈstæn.ʃəl/

insubstantial

不实的
Meaning
Lacking strength, substance, or solidity.
Example
The evidence provided was insubstantial and unconvincing.
提供的证据是不实的且令人信服。
A2 noun /trʌk/

truck

卡车
Meaning
a large motor vehicle for transporting goods
Example
The truck was loaded with boxes for the warehouse.
卡车装满了仓库的箱子。
C2 adjective /ˈsætərˌnaɪn/

saturnine

忧郁的
Meaning
slow and gloomy in mood
Example
His saturnine expression made everyone in the room uncomfortable.
他的忧郁表情让房间里的人都感到不舒服。
B2 noun /ɪkˈskluːʒən/

exclusion

排斥
Meaning
The process or state of being left out or denied access.
Example
The policy led to the exclusion of certain groups.
该政策导致某些群体被排斥。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnəˈfɛnsɪv/

inoffensive

无害的
Meaning
Not likely to offend or provoke; harmless.
Example
His inoffensive remarks kept the conversation friendly.
他的无害评论让谈话保持友好。
B1 noun /ˈfʌndɪŋ/

funding

资金
Meaning
financial support for a project or organization
Example
The startup is seeking funding from investors.
初创公司正在寻求投资者的资金支持。
A2 adjective /mɪkst/

mixed

混合的
Meaning
consisting of different elements or having varied opinions or feelings
Example
The audience had mixed reactions to the film.
观众对电影的反应混合。
C1 noun /ɡlɔːs/

Gloss

一层光亮或光滑的表面; 唇部光泽
Meaning
a shiny or lustrous surface finish; a superficially attractive appearance; lip gloss
Example
She applied a clear gloss to her lips to give them a shiny, healthy appearance.
她在嘴唇上涂上透明光泽，让它们看起来光亮健康。
C1 noun /ˈhɑː.mə.nɪm/

homonym

同音异义词
Meaning
A word that is spelled and pronounced like another word but has a different meaning.
Example
The word 'bat' is a homonym because it can mean an animal or a sports tool.
'蝙蝠'这个词是一个同音异义词，因为它可以指代动物或运动器材。
C1 noun /ˈʃɪvəlri/

chivalry

骑士精神
Meaning
The medieval knightly system with its moral, social, and religious code; courteous behavior, especially toward women.
Example
The knight lived by the code of chivalry.
骑士遵循骑士精神的规范。
B2 adverb /prɪˈzjuːməbli/

presumably

可以推测
Meaning
used to convey that something is assumed to be true though not known for certain
Example
Presumably, he forgot to send the email.
可以推测，他忘记了发送邮件。