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A2 noun /lʌk/

Luck

运气
Meaning
success or failure apparently brought by chance rather than through one's own actions
Example
She had good luck with her job interview.
她在面试中有好运气。
B2 noun /ˈkænjən/

canyon

峡谷
Meaning
A deep gorge, typically one with a river flowing through it.
Example
The Colorado River carved the Grand Canyon over millions of years.
科罗拉多河在数百万年间雕刻了大峡谷。
C1 verb ɪˈræd.ɪ.keɪt

eradicate

根除
Meaning
To destroy completely; to put an end to something undesirable.
Example
Vaccination programs help eradicate infectious diseases.
疫苗接种计划帮助根除传染性疾病。
C2 noun /ˌpɒlɪˈhiːdrən/

polyhedron

具有平面多边形面的固体
Meaning
a solid object with flat polygonal faces, straight edges, and vertices
Example
The mathematician studied a complex polyhedron model.
数学家研究了一个复杂的多面体模型。
B2 adjective /ˈhɑːrtˌbreɪkɪŋ/

Heartbreaking

令人心碎的; 令人痛心的; 心碎的
Meaning
causing overwhelming distress; very sad or disappointing
Example
The documentary showed heartbreaking scenes of children in poverty.
纪录片展示了贫困中孩子们令人心碎的场景。
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 /dɪsˈpoʊzl/

disposal

处置
Meaning
the action or process of getting rid of something
Example
The disposal of waste is crucial for maintaining a clean environment.
废物处理对于保持清洁的环境至关重要。
C2 noun /ˈdʌblɪt/

doublet

双件外套 / 紧身夹克
Meaning
a close-fitting jacket worn by men in the Renaissance; also, a pair of similar things
Example
The actor wore a velvet doublet for the Shakespearean play.
演员为莎士比亚的戏剧穿了一件天鹅绒的达布雷特。
B2 adjective /ˈsɪvɪk/

civic

市民
Meaning
relating to a city, town, or the duties of its citizens
Example
The mayor encouraged people to take part in civic activities.
市长鼓励人们参与市民活动。
C2 verb /læmˈpuːn/

lampoon

讽刺
Meaning
to publicly criticize or ridicule someone or something with humor, irony, or sarcasm
Example
The cartoonist lampooned the politician for his contradictory statements.
漫画家因政治家的矛盾言论而讽刺他。
B2 adjective/verb /əˈprɒksɪmət/

approximate

大约的
Meaning
close to the actual but not exact; to estimate or calculate roughly
Example
The cost is approximate and may change later.
这个成本是大约的,之后可能会改变。
B1 noun /ˈnætʃərəl dɪˈzæstər/

natural disaster

自然灾害
Meaning
a catastrophic event caused by natural processes of the Earth that results in significant damage, destruction, or loss of life
Example
The coastal town was devastated by a natural disaster.
这座沿海城镇被一场自然灾害摧毁了。
C2 noun/adjective /ˈæl.əˌbæs.tər/

alabaster

白色矿石(类似石膏的矿物)
Meaning
A fine-grained, usually white variety of gypsum, often used for carving; also describes something smooth and pale like alabaster.
Example
The statue was carved from pure alabaster.
雕像是用纯净的阿拉巴斯特雕刻的。
A1 verb, adjective /oʊn/

own

拥有
Meaning
to possess something; belonging to oneself
Example
She owns a beautiful house in the city.
她拥有一座漂亮的房子。
B1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈsiːz/

overseas

海外
Meaning
in or to a foreign country across the sea
Example
He went overseas for higher education.
他去海外深造。
C2 noun /ɪkˌsprəʊ.priˈeɪ.ʃən/

expropriation

征用
Meaning
The act of government taking private property, also known as confiscation, nationalization, or seizure.
Example
The land expropriation led to disputes among landowners.
土地征用导致了土地所有者之间的争议。
B2 noun /jʌŋ fɪʃ/

Young fish

幼鱼
Meaning
juvenile or small fish; fish that has not reached maturity
Example
Young fish need protection from predators.
幼鱼需要防止被掠食者攻击。
B2 noun /ˈkaʊn.tər/

counter

柜台
Meaning
a flat surface in a shop, bank, or kitchen where transactions or work are done
Example
The cashier stood behind the counter.
收银员站在柜台后面。
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。
C1 noun, verb /wɪf/

whiff

Meaning
A brief, faint smell or puff of air; to get a quick smell of something.
Example
I caught a whiff of perfume as she passed by.
B2 noun ˈsʌbstɪˌtut

substitute

替代品
Meaning
A person or thing acting or serving in place of another.
Example
Money cannot be a substitute for genuine happiness.
钱不能成为真正幸福的替代品。
A2 noun /klaʊd/

Cloud

Meaning
a visible mass of condensed water vapour floating in the atmosphere above the ground
Example
Dark clouds gathered before the storm.
暴风雨前,黑云聚集。
C1 adjective /ˈɡriːvəs/

grievous

严重
Meaning
Causing great pain, suffering, or sorrow.
Example
The accident was a grievous blow to the community.
这次事故对社区来说是一个严重的打击。
C2 noun /ˈɪn.dɪ.dʒəns/

indigence

贫困
Meaning
a state of extreme poverty or destitution
Example
The charity was founded to help people living in indigence.
这个慈善组织成立是为了帮助生活在贫困中的人们。
C2 verb /ˈstjuːpɪˌfaɪ/

stupefy

使惊讶
Meaning
to make someone unable to think clearly, usually because of surprise or shock
Example
The magician's tricks stupefied the audience.
魔术师的把戏让观众惊呆了。
C2 noun /ˈkɒd.ɪ.sɪl/

codicil

遗嘱附录
Meaning
a legal document that makes changes or additions to an existing will
Example
He added a codicil to his will to include his granddaughter.
他在遗嘱中添加了一份附录,以包括他的孙女。
B2 verb /rɪˈkʌvərɪŋ/

recovering

恢复
Meaning
the process of getting better after illness, loss, or difficulty
Example
She is still recovering from the flu.
她还在从流感中恢复。
C1 adjective /dɪˈsɪd.ju.əs/

deciduous

落叶性
Meaning
Referring to trees that shed their leaves seasonally, typically in autumn.
Example
Oak and maple trees are deciduous, shedding leaves in autumn.
橡树和枫树是落叶性树木,在秋天掉落叶子。
A1 noun /fuːd/

food

食物
Meaning
any nutritious substance that people or animals eat or drink to maintain life and growth
Example
Rice is a common food in Asia.
米饭是亚洲常见的食物。
B2 adjective /əˈsɪdɪk/

acidic

酸性的
Meaning
containing acid; having a sour taste; sharp or biting in tone
Example
The lemon has an acidic taste that makes your mouth pucker.
柠檬的味道很酸。
C1 adjective ɪnˈdʒiː.ni.əs

ingenious

巧妙
Meaning
Showing inventiveness and skill; clever, original, and inventive.
Example
His ingenious ideas transformed modern physics.
他的巧妙想法改变了现代物理学。
B1 noun /ˈhaɪ.weɪ/

highway

高速公路
Meaning
A main road, especially one connecting major towns or cities.
Example
The highway was blocked due to an accident.
由于事故,高速公路被封锁了。
C2 adverb /ˈfɔːrbi/

forby

此外
Meaning
In addition; besides (archaic Scottish/English word).
Example
He is kind and generous, and wise forby.
他是仁慈和慷慨的,并且此外还是智慧的。
C2 verb /ˈæsəneɪt/

assonate

押韵
Meaning
To correspond or agree in sound, especially by vowel sounds; to rhyme approximately.
Example
The lines assonate beautifully, giving the song a unique flow.
这些句子押韵得很美,赋予歌曲独特的流畅感。
C1 noun /sɪˈsɛʃən/

secession

分裂
Meaning
The action of formally withdrawing from membership of a federation or body.
Example
The secession of the southern states led to the Civil War.
南方各州的分裂导致了内战。
C2 noun /bɪˈtroʊðəl/

betrothal

订婚
Meaning
The formal engagement to be married.
Example
Their betrothal was announced to the whole village.
他们的订婚在整个村庄宣布。
B2 noun /ˌsɒl.ɪˈdær.ə.ti/

Solidarity

团结
Meaning
unity or agreement of feeling or action among individuals with a common interest
Example
The workers showed solidarity during the strike.
工人在罢工期间表现出团结。
C2 noun /vɪm/

vim

活力
Meaning
energy and enthusiasm
Example
She performed the dance with great vim and vigor.
她充满活力和热情地表演了这支舞蹈。
C1 noun /ˈtrɛʒərər/

treasurer

财务主管
Meaning
a person responsible for managing the financial affairs of an organization
Example
The treasurer presented the annual financial report.
财务主管提交了年度财务报告。
A1 adjective /ˈrɛd.i/

ready

准备
Meaning
Prepared or available for use or action.
Example
She was ready to leave for the airport.
她准备好去机场了。
B2 noun /ˈmʌð.ər.hʊd/

Motherhood

母性
Meaning
the state of being a mother; the qualities of a mother
Example
She embraced the joys and challenges of motherhood.
她拥抱了母性的快乐和挑战。
C1 verb /riˈdʒɔɪn/

rejoin

重新加入
Meaning
to join again or return to a group, place, or activity
Example
After a short break, she decided to rejoin the team.
短暂休息后,她决定重新加入团队。
B2 adverb /ˈliːɡəli/

legally

合法地
Meaning
in a way that is allowed by law
Example
He is legally responsible for his actions.
他对自己的行为负有合法责任。
C1 noun /mɔːrˈfɑːlədʒi/

morphology

形态学
Meaning
the study of the form and structure of things, especially in language and biology
Example
Morphology studies the structure of words and how they are formed.
形态学研究词汇的结构以及它们是如何形成的。
C1 noun /ˈwɔː.tər hen/

Water hen

水鸡
Meaning
a waterbird with dark plumage that lives near ponds and wetlands
Example
The water hen swam gracefully across the pond.
水鸡优雅地穿过池塘游泳。
C2 noun /ˈpɑːr.kə.tri/

parquetry

铺设镶木地板的艺术
Meaning
The art or technique of laying parquet floors.
Example
The craftsman specialized in parquetry for luxury homes.
工匠专门为豪华住宅铺设镶木地板。
C1 noun /səˈbraɪəti/

sobriety

清醒
Meaning
the state of being sober; self-restraint and seriousness
Example
He has maintained his sobriety for five years.
他已经保持清醒五年了。
B2 noun/verb rɪˈfɔːm

reform

改革
Meaning
Make changes in (something, typically a social, political, or economic institution or practice) in order to improve it.
Example
Reform in the education system was a priority.
教育系统的改革是优先事项。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈfuːlˌhɑːrdi/

foolhardy

轻率的
Meaning
Recklessly bold or rash; taking foolish risks.
Example
It was foolhardy of him to climb the mountain without proper gear.
他在没有适当装备的情况下攀登山峰,真是轻率的行为。
C2 adjective /əˈmɔːrfəs/

amorphous

无定形
Meaning
Lacking a clear shape or form; without a defined structure.
Example
The plan remained amorphous and lacked concrete details.
该计划保持无定形,缺乏具体细节。
B2 adjective /stɜːrn/

Stern

严格的;严厉的
Meaning
serious and demanding exact conformity to rules; strict and severe
Example
The teacher gave the students a stern warning about cheating.
老师给学生们关于作弊的严厉警告。
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。
C2 verb /ɛksˈproʊprieɪt/

expropriate

征用
Meaning
To take property from its owner, especially by authority or for public use.
Example
The government decided to expropriate the land for a new highway.
政府决定征用这块土地来修建一条新高速公路。
B2 adjective /ˈmɒdɪst/

modest

Meaning
Having or showing a humble estimate of one’s importance; simple and not extravagant.
Example
She lives in a modest house in the countryside.
A1 preposition, adverb /ˈoʊvər/

over

在…上面
Meaning
across, on top of, or beyond
Example
The book is lying over the table.
书在桌子上面。
C1 noun/verb /kroʊˈʃeɪ/

crochet

Meaning
Needlework made by interlocking loops of thread with a hooked needle; the act of making such items.
Example
She learned how to crochet a scarf for winter.
A1 noun /keɪk/

Cake

蛋糕
Meaning
a sweet baked dessert made from flour, sugar, and other ingredients
Example
They ordered a chocolate cake for the birthday party.
他们为生日聚会订购了一个巧克力蛋糕。
C1 noun /kəˈnɛəri/

canary

金丝雀
Meaning
a small, usually yellow bird known for its singing; also used as a warning sign in dangerous conditions
Example
The canary sang beautifully in its cage.
金丝雀在它的笼子里唱得非常动听。
C1 verb /fret/

fret

担心
Meaning
to worry or be anxious; to be troubled
Example
Don't fret about the exam results.
不要为考试成绩而烦恼。
C1 noun /ˈpen.əns/

Penance

忏悔; 为做错事所接受的惩罚
Meaning
punishment that you accept for doing something wrong; an act of showing that you are sorry for sin
Example
The monk performed penance for his past mistakes.
和尚因他的过去错误而进行忏悔。
C1 adjective /hɔːrs/

Hoarse

沙哑或粗哑的声音; 因大声喊叫或生病而变沙哑
Meaning
rough or harsh in sound; having a rough voice from shouting or illness
Example
His voice became hoarse after shouting at the concert.
他的声音在音乐会后变得沙哑。
C2 noun /ɪˈmɒdəsti/

immodesty

不谦逊
Meaning
lack of modesty or decency; behavior or attitude that is overly bold or improper
Example
The article was criticized for its tone of immodesty.
这篇文章因其不谦逊的语气而受到批评。
B1 noun /ʃel/

Shell

Meaning
hard outer covering of an animal; explosive projectile for a gun
Example
The artillery fired a shell at the enemy position.
炮兵向敌方阵地发射了一个炮弹。
C1 noun /vəˈnɪər/

veneer

幸福
Meaning
A thin decorative covering of fine wood applied to a coarser wood or other material; a superficially attractive appearance.
Example
The table was covered with a thin veneer of mahogany.
当她收到奖项时,她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
B2 noun /kəˈlɑːʒ/

collage

拼贴画
Meaning
A piece of art made by sticking various materials such as photographs or paper onto a surface.
Example
She created a collage using old magazine pictures.
她用旧杂志的照片制作了一幅拼贴画。
C2 adjective /voʊˈsɪfərəs/

vociferous

喧闹
Meaning
expressing feelings or opinions in a loud and forceful way
Example
The vociferous crowd demanded justice.
喧闹的人群要求正义。
B2 noun ˌeksplɔɪˈteɪʃən

exploitation

剥削
Meaning
The action of making use of and benefiting from resources, often in an unfair or selfish way.
Example
Exploitation of marine resources has led to significant damage.
对海洋资源的开发导致了显著的损害。
C2 adjective /ɪˈmɒdərət/

immoderate

过度的
Meaning
excessive; beyond reasonable limits
Example
He has an immoderate love for sweets.
他对糖果有过度的喜爱。
C2 noun /ˌvælɪˈdɪkʃən/

valediction

告别辞
Meaning
The act of saying farewell; a formal goodbye.
Example
The professor gave a touching valediction at his retirement ceremony.
教授在退休仪式上发表了感人的告别辞。
B1 adjective /ˈklæsɪk/

classic

经典,杰出
Meaning
Judged over a period of time to be of the highest quality and outstanding of its kind.
Example
That movie is a classic example of 90s comedy.
那部电影是90年代喜剧的经典范例。
A2 verb /ˈdʌbəl/

double

翻倍
Meaning
to make twice as much in size, number, or amount
Example
The company hopes to double its profits this year.
公司希望今年能使其利润翻倍。
C2 noun /ˌkʌl.pəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

culpability

罪责
Meaning
responsibility for a fault or wrong; blameworthiness
Example
The jury considered his level of culpability in the crime.
陪审团考虑了他在犯罪中的罪责程度。
C2 verb /ˈbækˌslaɪd/

backslide

倒退
Meaning
To relapse into bad habits, undesirable practices, or moral decline.
Example
After months of progress, he began to backslide into old habits.
经过几个月的进展,他开始回到旧习惯中。
A2 noun /ˈfɪɡ.jər/

Figure

数字; 形象; 数量;
Meaning
a number, especially one which forms part of official statistics; the shape of a human body
Example
The sales figure for this quarter exceeded all expectations.
这个季度的销售数字超过了所有的预期。
B1 noun /ˈbæŋkər/

banker

银行家
Meaning
a person who works in or manages a bank
Example
The banker approved the loan after reviewing the documents.
银行家在审查文件后批准了贷款。
C1 noun /ˈbenɪˌfæktər/

Benefactor

捐赠人; 慈善家; 赞助人
Meaning
a person who gives money or other help to support a person or cause; a patron
Example
The anonymous benefactor donated millions to the hospital.
匿名捐助者向医院捐赠了数百万。
A2 noun /əˈlɪmpɪks/

olympics

奥林匹克运动会
Meaning
an international sports competition held every four years with athletes from many countries
Example
The Olympics bring athletes from all over the world together.
奥林匹克运动会将全世界的运动员聚集在一起。
C1 adjective /ˈlʌʃəs/

luscious

美味的
Meaning
deliciously sweet or rich; highly appealing to the senses
Example
She served a luscious chocolate cake.
她端上了一块美味的巧克力蛋糕。
A2 verb; adjective /broʊk/

broke

打破了;没钱
Meaning
past tense of break; having no money or being financially poor
Example
I broke my phone last night and now I’m completely broke.
我昨晚把手机弄坏了,现在一点钱也没有。
B1 noun /kənˈstrʌk.ʃən/

construction

建筑
Meaning
The building of something, typically a large structure.
Example
Construction dust significantly contributes to pollution.
建筑尘土显著促进了污染。
C1 verb /ˈstɪp.jʊ.leɪt/

stipulate

规定
Meaning
to demand or specify a condition in an agreement or contract
Example
The contract stipulates that payment must be made within 30 days.
合同规定付款必须在30天内完成。
C2 verb /rɪˈspaɪər/

respire

呼吸
Meaning
To breathe in and out; to inhale and exhale.
Example
Plants also respire to release energy.
植物也呼吸以释放能量。
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 /ˈfiːæt/

fiat

法令,命令
Meaning
an official order or decree; authoritative command
Example
The new policy was enacted by royal fiat.
新政策通过皇帝的命令实施。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈtræməld/

untrammeled

无限自由
Meaning
Not restricted or hampered; free and unrestricted.
Example
She enjoyed untrammeled freedom in her new life abroad.
她在国外的新生活中享受着无限自由。
C2 noun /wɛlt/

welt

肿块
Meaning
A raised mark on the skin, usually from a blow or allergic reaction.
Example
He had a red welt on his arm after the bee sting.
他在蜜蜂蜇伤后,手臂上有一个红色的肿块。
C2 verb /ˈæbrəɡeɪt/

abrogate

废除
Meaning
To formally repeal, cancel, or abolish a law, agreement, or custom.
Example
The government decided to abrogate the outdated treaty.
政府决定废除过时的条约。
C1 noun /ˈkliː.vər/

Cleaver

切肉刀
Meaning
a heavy knife with a broad blade used for chopping meat or vegetables
Example
The chef used a cleaver to chop the chicken bones.
厨师用切肉刀切鸡骨头。
C1 noun /ˈsiːskeɪp/

seascape

海景
Meaning
A view or painting of the sea.
Example
The artist painted a beautiful seascape at sunset.
艺术家在日落时画了一幅美丽的海景。
B2 adjective /ˌpeɪ.triˈɑː.tɪk/

Patriotic

爱国的
Meaning
showing love for one's country
Example
The patriotic citizens celebrated Independence Day with great enthusiasm.
爱国的公民们以极大的热情庆祝独立日。
A1 adjective /haɪ/

high

Meaning
At or to a great height; greater than normal in amount, degree, or intensity.
Example
The mountain peak is very high.
山顶非常高。
B1 adverb /əˈperəntli/

Apparently

显然;
Meaning
seemingly; as far as one knows or can see; clearly; evidently
Example
Apparently, the meeting has been postponed to next week.
显然,会议已被推迟到下周。
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。
B2 noun, verb /ˈrætəl/

rattle

嘎啦作响;拨浪鼓
Meaning
to make a rapid series of short, sharp sounds; a device or object that makes such a sound
Example
The loose window began to rattle in the strong wind.
在强风中,松动的窗户嘎啦作响。
A2 adjective /ˈwɛstərn/

western

西方的
Meaning
relating to or characteristic of the West, especially Europe and the Americas
Example
She loves western music and culture.
她喜欢西方的音乐和文化。
A2 verb /fɪks/

fix

Meaning
To repair or make something work again.
Example
The mechanic fixed the broken car.
B2 noun /heɪst/

Haste

匆忙; 急切
Meaning
swiftness of motion; urgent need of quick action; excessive speed or urgency
Example
In his haste to catch the train, he forgot to take his wallet from the table.
因为急于赶上火车,他忘了从桌子上拿走钱包。
C1 noun /əˈpreʃ.ən/

Oppression

压迫; 虐待; 暴政;
Meaning
cruel or unjust treatment or exercise of authority; the state of being subject to harsh treatment
Example
The people fought against political oppression.
人民反对政治压迫而斗争。
C1 noun /ˌstætɪˈstɪʃən/

statistician

统计学家
Meaning
A person who specializes in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting numerical data.
Example
The statistician presented the survey results with great clarity.
统计学家以极大的清晰度展示了调查结果。
B1 noun /əˈdʒen.də/

Agenda

议程
Meaning
a list of items to be discussed at a meeting; a plan of action
Example
The meeting agenda includes budget discussions.
会议议程包括预算讨论。
C1 adjective/noun /fəˈrɛns.ɪk/

forensic

应用于刑事或法律事务的科学分析
Meaning
Scientific analysis applied to criminal or legal matters
Example
Forensic experts analyze cybercrimes using advanced tools.
法医专家使用先进的工具分析网络犯罪。
B1 noun /rɪˈsɔːrs/

resource

资源
Meaning
A supply of materials, money, or assets that can be used when needed.
Example
Water is a vital natural resource.
水是宝贵的自然资源。
C1 adjective /ˌsʌb.təˈreɪ.ni.ən/

subterranean

地下
Meaning
Existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface.
Example
Subterranean water sources help sustain agriculture.
地下水源有助于维持农业。
C2 noun /wɛlp/

whelp

小狗
Meaning
a young offspring of a dog or other carnivorous mammal; sometimes used to mean an impudent young person
Example
The farmer found a wolf whelp hiding near the barn.
农民在谷仓附近发现了一只藏起来的狼崽。
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。
B2 verb /reɪp/

rape

强奸
Meaning
to force someone to have sexual intercourse without their consent
Example
The law strictly punishes those who commit rape.
法律严惩那些犯强奸罪的人。
A1 noun /ˈbrʌðər/

brother

兄弟
Meaning
a male sibling
Example
My brother is two years older than me.
我的兄弟比我大两岁。
C1 noun /əˈduː/

ado

喧闹 / 不必要的活动
Meaning
a fuss or unnecessary activity; trouble or difficulty
Example
Without further ado, let’s begin the ceremony.
不再多言,我们开始仪式。
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 /əˈbreɪsɪv/

abrasive

Meaning
harsh, rough, or capable of wearing down by rubbing
Example
His abrasive tone made everyone uncomfortable.
B1 verb /ˈrɛdʒɪstər/

register

注册
Meaning
To enter or record officially on a list or in a book.
Example
You must register for the conference before the deadline.
您必须在截止日期前为会议注册。
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 noun ˈkætəlɪst

catalyst

催化剂
Meaning
A person or thing that precipitates an event or change.
Example
His speech acted as a catalyst for change in the community.
他的演讲成为了社区变化的催化剂。
B1 noun /ˈkɪlər/

killer

杀手
Meaning
A person or thing that kills.
Example
The police caught the killer last night.
警察昨晚抓住了杀手。
C1 adjective /ˈspɛərɪŋ/

sparing

节俭 / 节制
Meaning
Using or giving only a little of something; economical.
Example
She is sparing in her use of words.
她在使用词语时很节省。
C1 noun ˌmɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən ˈstrætədʒiz

mitigation strategies

缓解策略
Meaning
Plans and actions designed to reduce the severity or impact of problems or risks.
Example
Governments must adopt mitigation strategies for climate change.
政府必须为气候变化采取缓解策略。
C2 noun /səˈvɑːnt/

savant

Meaning
a learned person, especially a distinguished scientist or scholar; sometimes used in the phrase ‘savant syndrome’ for someone with exceptional abilities alongside developmental differences
Example
The conference keynote was delivered by a linguistic savant who studies endangered languages.
B1 adverb /əˈlaʊd/

Aloud

大声
Meaning
in a voice that can be heard; not silently
Example
Please read the instructions aloud so everyone can hear.
请大声朗读指示,以便每个人都能听到。
C1 adjective /kweɪnt/

quaint

古雅的
Meaning
attractively unusual or old-fashioned
Example
They stayed in a quaint little cottage by the sea.
他们住在海边的一座古雅的小屋里。
C1 verb/adjective /dɪˈdʒɛnəreɪt/

degenerate

堕落
Meaning
To decline or deteriorate in quality, character, or condition; or someone with low moral standards.
Example
The once thriving empire began to degenerate into chaos.
曾经繁荣的帝国开始衰退成混乱。