B2 adjective /mæɡˈnɪfɪsənt/

magnificent

壮观

Meaning

extremely beautiful, impressive, or splendid

Example

The view from the mountain was truly magnificent.

从山上看到的景色真的很壮观。

A2 noun /ˈkʌstəmər/

customer

客户

Meaning

a person or organization that buys goods or services from a store or business

Example

The shopkeeper greeted the customer with a smile.

店主用微笑迎接了客户。

C2 verb /əˈɡrɛs/

aggress

攻击

Meaning

to initiate an attack or show hostile behavior

Example

The army chose not to aggress without provocation.

军队决定不在没有挑衅的情况下攻击。

C1 noun kənˈvɜː.dʒəns

convergence

汇聚

Meaning

The process of coming together from different directions to meet at a common point; unification or integration.

Example

The convergence of technologies is revolutionizing industries.

技术的汇聚正在革命化行业。

A1 noun /ruːm/

room

房间

Meaning

A space within a building enclosed by walls, floor, and ceiling

Example

She decorated her room with bright colors.

她用明亮的颜色装饰了她的房间。

C1 noun/adjective /klɛft/

cleft

裂缝

Meaning

a split or crack; a space or opening made by cleavage

Example

The goat disappeared into a cleft in the rocks.

山羊消失在岩石中的裂缝里。

B2 noun /ˌhez.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Hesitation

犹豫; 疑虑

Meaning

the action of pausing or delaying; uncertainty or unwillingness to act

Example

After a moment of hesitation, she decided to accept the challenging job offer from the company.

经过片刻的犹豫后，她决定接受公司提出的挑战性工作机会。

C2 noun /mɛnˈdæsəti/

mendacity

虚伪

Meaning

the tendency to be untruthful; dishonesty

Example

The journalist exposed the mendacity of the officials.

记者揭露了官员的虚伪。

B1 noun /ˈpæk.ɪt/

packet

包裹

Meaning

a small package or container holding items or information

Example

He bought a packet of biscuits from the shop.

他从商店买了一个饼干包裹。

C1 noun /aɪˈdiː.ə.lɪ.zəm/

Idealism

理想主义

Meaning

the pursuit of high principles and noble goals; unrealistic pursuit of perfection

Example

His youthful idealism motivated him to join various social justice movements.

他的青春理想主义激励他加入了各种社会公正运动。

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。

B2 verb /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/

rejoice

欢欣

Meaning

to feel or show great joy; to celebrate

Example

The family rejoices at the good news.

这个家庭因好消息而欢欣鼓舞。

A2 noun /ˈtiːneɪdʒər/

teenager

青少年

Meaning

a person aged between 13 and 19 years.

Example

Teenagers often enjoy hanging out with friends.

青少年常常喜欢和朋友一起度过时光。

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。

A2 adjective /ˈɛkstrə/

extra

额外的

Meaning

More than what is usual, expected, or necessary

Example

She brought some extra food for the picnic.

她为野餐带来了额外的食物。

B2 noun /ˌɒb.zəˈveɪ.ʃənz/

observations

观察

Meaning

The action or process of observing something carefully.

Example

Observations of distant galaxies provide new insights.

对遥远星系的观察提供了新的见解。

C2 verb /ˈstræɡəl/

straggle

不规则地移动

Meaning

To move or spread in an irregular, scattered, or untidy way.

Example

The children began to straggle behind on the long hike.

孩子们开始在漫长的徒步旅行中掉队。

B2 verb /pliːd/

plead

恳求

Meaning

to make an emotional appeal; to present a case in court

Example

She pleaded for mercy.

她恳求宽恕。

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 adjective /proʊˈzeɪ.ɪk/

prosaic

平凡的

Meaning

ordinary, dull, or lacking imagination

Example

The teacher’s explanation was accurate but rather prosaic.

老师的解释很准确，但相当平凡。

C1 noun əbˈzɔːrp.ʃən

absorption

吸收

Meaning

The process or action by which one thing absorbs or is absorbed by another.

Example

Plants help in the absorption of carbon dioxide.

植物有助于吸收二氧化碳。

C1 noun /ˈheɪvən/

haven

避风港

Meaning

a safe place or shelter

Example

The library became a haven for students during exams.

图书馆在考试期间成为了学生们的避风港。

C1 noun /ˈmoʊɡəl/

mogul

巨头

Meaning

A powerful or influential person, especially in business or media.

Example

He became a tech mogul by founding a billion-dollar company.

他通过创办一家价值十亿美元的公司成为了一个科技巨头。

C2 adjective /ɪˈnɪm.ɪ.tə.bəl/

inimitable

无可比拟

Meaning

So good or unusual as to be impossible to copy; unique.

Example

His inimitable writing style made him a literary legend.

他那无可比拟的写作风格使他成为了文学传奇。

C1 adjective /ˈnɒnʃələnt/

nonchalant

Meaning

Appearing calm, casual, and unconcerned.

Example

He gave a nonchalant shrug and walked away.

C2 adjective /raɪˈpɛə.ri.ən/

riparian

位于河流或其他水道的岸边或与之相关的

Meaning

Relating to or situated on the banks of a river or other watercourse.

Example

Riparian vegetation helps prevent soil erosion along rivers.

河岸植被有助于防止河流沿岸的土壤侵蚀。

B2 noun, adjective, adverb /ˌnɔːrθˈwest/

northwest

西北

Meaning

the direction that is between north and west; situated in or moving toward this direction

Example

Seattle is located in the northwest of the United States.

西雅图位于美国的西北部。

C2 adjective /kəˈpeɪ.ʃəs/

Capacious

宽敞的; 大的; 宽阔的;

Meaning

having a lot of space inside; roomy and spacious

Example

The capacious hall can accommodate five hundred people.

这个宽敞的大厅可以容纳五百人。

C2 noun /ˌdʒerənˈtɑːkrəsi/

gerontocracy

老年统治

Meaning

A system of government or control by old people.

Example

The country was seen as a gerontocracy, dominated by elderly leaders.

这个国家被视为一个老年统治的国家，由年长的领导人主导。

B1 noun /ˈwiːltʃeər/

wheelchair

轮椅

Meaning

a chair with wheels, used by people who cannot walk easily or at all

Example

The hospital provided a wheelchair for the injured patient.

医院为受伤的病人提供了轮椅。

A1 noun /naɪt/

night

夜晚

Meaning

the time of darkness between one day and the next, when most people sleep

Example

She loves going for walks at night.

她喜欢晚上散步。

B2 noun /eɪk/

Ache

疼痛

Meaning

a continuous or prolonged dull pain in a part of one's body

Example

He had a terrible headache after working late.

他在工作到很晚后感到剧烈的头痛。

C1 adjective /ˈɡrʌdʒɪŋ/

grudging

不情愿的

Meaning

Reluctant or unwilling; given or allowed only with hesitation.

Example

She gave him a grudging smile after the argument.

在争论后，她给了他一个不情愿的微笑。

B2 verb dɪˈspætʃt

dispatched

派遣

Meaning

To send off to a destination or for a purpose.

Example

A team was dispatched quickly.

一支队伍被迅速派遣。

B1 adverb /praɪˈmɛrɪli/

primarily

主要

Meaning

for the most part; mainly

Example

She is primarily responsible for managing the finances.

她主要负责管理财务。

C1 adjective draʊt rɪˈzɪs.tənt

drought-resistant

抗旱

Meaning

Able to survive and grow despite limited water availability or drought conditions.

Example

Drought-resistant crops can survive in arid conditions.

抗旱作物可以在干旱条件下生存。

C2 noun /fɔːn/

faun

法恩（神话生物）

Meaning

a mythological creature that is half human and half goat

Example

The sculpture depicted a playful faun dancing in the forest.

雕塑描绘了一个在森林里跳舞的顽皮法恩。

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。

B1 verb /ˈreskjuː/

rescue

救援

Meaning

to save someone or something from danger or harm

Example

The firefighters rescued the cat from the tree.

消防员从树上救出了猫。

B2 noun /ˈdræɡ.ən.flaɪ/

Dragon-fly

蜻蜓

Meaning

a large insect with four transparent wings that lives near water

Example

The dragonfly hovered over the pond.

蜻蜓在池塘上方盘旋。

A2 noun /ˈɪn.sekt/

Insect

昆虫

Meaning

a small invertebrate animal with six legs and usually one or two pairs of wings

Example

The butterfly is a beautiful insect that flies from flower to flower.

蝴蝶是一种美丽的昆虫，它从一朵花飞到另一朵花。

C2 adjective /ˈbeɪnfəl/

baneful

有害的

Meaning

Causing harm, ruin, or destruction; deadly or poisonous.

Example

His baneful influence ruined the community.

他的有害影响摧毁了社区。

A2 adjective /ˈpɜːrsənl/

personal

个人的

Meaning

relating to a particular person rather than anyone else

Example

She shared some personal details about her family.

她分享了一些关于她家庭的个人细节。

B2 noun /ˈɡʌvərnər/

governor

州长

Meaning

An official appointed or elected to govern a state, territory, or organization.

Example

The governor addressed the citizens about the upcoming election.

州长向公民们讲述了即将来临的选举。

C2 noun /θiˈɒkrəsi/

theocracy

神权政治

Meaning

A system of government in which priests or religious leaders rule in the name of God or a deity.

Example

The country was governed as a theocracy where religious leaders had supreme authority.

这个国家被作为一个神权政治统治，宗教领袖拥有最高的权力。

C1 adjective /dɪˈspɪrɪtɪd/

dispirited

沮喪

Meaning

Having lost enthusiasm, hope, or confidence; dejected.

Example

After losing the match, the team looked dispirited.

比赛失利后，团队看起来沮丧。

A2 adjective /əˈsliːp/

asleep

熟睡

Meaning

in a state of sleep

Example

The baby is fast asleep.

宝宝正在熟睡。

C1 noun /ˈɔːtəkræt/

autocrat

独裁者

Meaning

A ruler with absolute power.

Example

The autocrat controlled the country with an iron fist.

这个独裁者以铁拳统治着国家。

C2 adjective /ɒˈstɛnsɪv/

ostensive

显性

Meaning

clearly demonstrative or pointing out; explicitly shown

Example

The teacher gave an ostensive example to clarify the concept.

老师举了一个显性的例子来阐明概念。

C1 adverb /iːsˈθetɪkli/

aesthetically

从审美角度

Meaning

in a way that is concerned with beauty or visual appeal

Example

The building is aesthetically pleasing despite its simple design.

尽管设计简单，这座建筑在审美上很吸引人。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈiːzi/

Uneasy

不安的; 焦虑的; 不舒服的

Meaning

worried; anxious; uncomfortable; restless

Example

She felt uneasy about walking alone at night.

她在夜晚独自行走时感到不安。

B1 noun /priːst/

priest

牧师

Meaning

a person who performs religious duties and ceremonies

Example

The priest blessed the congregation during the Sunday service.

牧师在主日礼拜期间祝福了会众。

C2 verb /vɔːnt/

vaunt

Meaning

to boast or brag about something, especially in an excessive way

Example

He would often vaunt his achievements in front of his colleagues.

C2 noun /ˌkɑːrt ˈblɑːnʃ/

carte blanche

Meaning

complete freedom to act as one wishes

Example

The manager gave her team carte blanche to design the project.

C2 noun /ˈlɪtərdʒi/

liturgy

礼仪

Meaning

A form or formulary according to which public religious worship is conducted.

Example

The priest followed the liturgy during the Sunday mass.

牧师在周日弥撒中遵循了礼仪。

C2 verb /ɪkˈstɛmpəraɪz/

extemporize

即兴表演

Meaning

To speak or perform without preparation; improvise.

Example

The actor had to extemporize when he forgot his lines.

当演员忘记台词时，他不得不即兴表演。

A2 noun /ˈdrɔːɪŋ/

drawing

幸福

Meaning

a picture or diagram made with a pencil, pen, or crayons rather than paint

Example

She showed me a drawing of her house.

当她获得奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。

B1 noun ˈseɪ.vɪŋ

saving

储蓄

Meaning

The practice of keeping and accumulating money for future use rather than spending it immediately.

Example

Regular saving habits ensure financial security.

定期的储蓄习惯确保财务安全。

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。

A1 verb /keɪm/

came

来了

Meaning

past tense of 'come'

Example

She came to the party on time.

她准时来到了聚会。

A1 adverb /əˈweɪ/

Away

远

Meaning

to or at a distance; not present; absent

Example

He walked away from the noisy crowd.

他走远离了喧闹的人群。

B1 noun /ˈvɔɪ.ɪdʒ/

Voyage

航程; 海上航行

Meaning

a long journey involving travel by sea or in space

Example

The ship's voyage across the Atlantic took two weeks.

船只穿越大西洋的航行花了两周。

C2 noun /ˈlɪtəni/

litany

Meaning

a long, repetitive, or tedious account or list; originally a form of prayer

Example

The politician gave a litany of promises during the campaign.

C2 noun /ˌbʌkəˈnɪər/

buccaneer

海盗

Meaning

a pirate, especially one active in the Caribbean during the 17th and 18th centuries

Example

The buccaneer sailed across the Caribbean in search of treasure.

这位海盗在加勒比海中航行，寻找宝藏。

A2 adverb /ˈsʌm.taɪm/

sometime

某个时候

Meaning

at a time that is not known or stated; occasionally

Example

Let's meet for coffee sometime next week.

我们下周某个时候见面喝咖啡吧。

C1 verb /ˌdɪsˈmaʊnt/

dismount

下马

Meaning

to get off or down from something, especially a horse, bicycle, or motorcycle

Example

The rider dismounted from the horse after a long journey.

骑手在长途旅行后下马。

C2 noun /ɪkˈskrɛsəns/

excrescence

异常生长

Meaning

An abnormal outgrowth or lump, often considered unattractive.

Example

The building was considered an excrescence on the landscape.

这座建筑被认为是景观中的一种异常生长。

B2 verb /dɪˈpɪkt/

depict

Meaning

to represent or show something in a picture, story, or other art form

Example

The painting depicts a beautiful sunset over the sea.

C2 verb /dɪˈdʒɛkt/

deject

使沮丧

Meaning

to make someone feel sad, depressed, or dispirited

Example

The news of his failure seemed to deject him deeply.

他的失败消息似乎深深地让他感到沮丧。

B1 noun /freɪz/

phrase

短语

Meaning

a small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit

Example

He gave a memorable phrase at the conference.

他在会议上说了一句令人难忘的话。

C1 adjective /ˈviːnəs/

venous

静脉的

Meaning

relating to the veins that carry blood to the heart

Example

The doctor examined the patient’s venous circulation.

医生检查了病人的静脉循环。

C1 adjective, noun /ˈkɔːrpərəl/

corporal

军士

Meaning

relating to the body; a low-ranking officer in the military

Example

He suffered a corporal punishment for his mistake.

他因为犯错误而遭受了体罚。

C1 verb /ˌriːˈkæst/

recast

重新选择演员

Meaning

To present or change something in a different form or style.

Example

The director decided to recast the role with a younger actor.

导演决定用一位年轻演员重新安排这个角色。

A2 noun /daʊt/

Doubt

怀疑; 不信任; 疑虑

Meaning

a feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction; distrust or suspicion

Example

There was no doubt in her mind that she had made the right decision.

她毫不怀疑自己做出了正确的决定。

B2 adverb /hɪˈstɒrɪkli/

historically

历史上

Meaning

in a way that relates to history or past events

Example

Historically, this city was a major trade center.

历史上，这座城市曾是一个重要的贸易中心。

C1 adjective /ˈdɒɡɪd/

dogged

顽强

Meaning

showing stubborn determination and persistence

Example

She succeeded through dogged determination.

她通过顽强的决心取得了成功。

A2 noun /ˈsen.tər/

center

中心

Meaning

A place or building designated for a particular activity or service.

Example

The first robotic surgery center was established in Rangpur.

第一个机器人手术中心在兰普尔建立。

C2 adjective /ɪˈfjuːsɪv/

effusive

溢于言表的

Meaning

Expressing feelings of gratitude, pleasure, or approval in an unrestrained or heartfelt manner.

Example

She gave him an effusive welcome after his long journey.

在她漫长的旅程后，她给了他一个溢于言表的欢迎。

B2 noun /ˌrɛfəˈriː/

referee

裁判

Meaning

a person who oversees a game or match to ensure the rules are followed

Example

The referee stopped the game after a foul.

裁判在犯规后暂停了比赛。

C1 noun ˈhaɪ.drə.dʒən ˈpaʊ.əd bʌsɪz

hydrogen-powered buses

氢能公交车

Meaning

Buses powered by hydrogen fuel cells that produce only water vapor as emission.

Example

Hydrogen-powered buses reduce air pollution.

氢能公交车减少空气污染。

C1 noun ziːl

zeal

热情

Meaning

Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective; passion.

Example

She approached the project with great zeal and determination.

她以极大的热情和决心开始了这个项目。

B2 adjective /ˈdred.fəl/

Dreadful

可怕的; 恐怖的; 可憎的

Meaning

extremely bad or unpleasant; causing fear or suffering; terrible

Example

The weather was dreadful during our vacation.

假期期间，天气很可怕。

B2 noun /ˈkɪdni/

Kidney

肾脏

Meaning

either of a pair of organs that filter waste products from the blood and produce urine

Example

Drinking plenty of water helps keep your kidneys healthy.

喝足够的水有助于保持肾脏健康。

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。

C2 noun /liːən/

lien

留置权

Meaning

A legal right to keep possession of property until a debt is paid.

Example

The bank placed a lien on the house until the mortgage was cleared.

银行对房屋施加了留置权，直到抵押贷款清偿完毕。

A2 adjective /ɪmˈpɑːsəbl/

impossible

不可能

Meaning

not able to occur, exist, or be done

Example

It is impossible to finish this work in one day.

一天之内完成这项工作是不可能的。

A2 verb /saɪn/

sign

签名

Meaning

to write your name on something to show agreement or approval; to make a gesture with meaning

Example

Please sign the contract at the bottom of the page.

请在页面底部签署合同。

C2 noun /ɪksˈtʃɛkər/

exchequer

国库

Meaning

The treasury of a state or country.

Example

The government announced new measures to improve the exchequer.

政府宣布了新的措施，以改善国库。

C1 noun ˈdɪskɔrd

discord

不和

Meaning

Disagreement or conflict between people or ideas.

Example

Discord among people disrupts societal stability.

人们之间的不和破坏了社会的稳定。

B1 verb /dɪˈvaɪd/

divide

分割

Meaning

to separate into parts; to split or break apart

Example

Please divide the cake into eight pieces.

请把蛋糕分成八块。

B2 noun /ˈpetəl/

Petal

花瓣

Meaning

One of the colored segments of a flower that forms the corolla

Example

Each petal of the daisy was white with a yellow center.

雏菊的每一片花瓣都是白色的，中央是黄色的。

C1 verb /ˈɪmplɪˌkeɪt/

implicate

牵涉

Meaning

To show someone’s involvement in a crime or wrongdoing.

Example

The evidence implicated several officials in the scandal.

证据揭示了几名官员在丑闻中的牵涉。

B1 noun /ˈjuːnɪvɜːrs/

Universe

宇宙

Meaning

all existing matter and space; the cosmos

Example

Scientists study the universe to understand its mysteries.

科学家研究宇宙，以理解它的奥秘。

C2 adjective /pəˈlædʒ.ɪk/

pelagic

与开放海洋相关

Meaning

Relating to the open sea or ocean water column, away from the shore.

Example

Pelagic fish like tuna are found far from the coast.

像金枪鱼这样的深海鱼类通常在离海岸很远的地方发现。

C2 noun /ˌrɛtəˈrɪʃən/

rhetorician

雄辩家

Meaning

A person who is skilled in the art of rhetoric or persuasive speaking/writing.

Example

The rhetorician captivated the audience with his eloquence.

雄辩家凭借其雄辩技巧吸引了听众。

A2 verb /hɜːrt/

hurt

伤害

Meaning

to cause pain or injury; to feel pain physically or emotionally

Example

My back hurts from sitting too long.

我的背部因为坐得太久而疼痛。

B1 adverb /ɪˈventʃuəli/

Eventually

最终; 最后

Meaning

in the end; finally; at last

Example

After years of hard work, she eventually became a doctor.

经过多年的努力工作，她最终成了医生。

B1 noun /baɪˈɒlədʒi/

biology

生物学

Meaning

The scientific study of living organisms.

Example

Biology explains how plants and animals function.

生物学解释了植物和动物是如何运作的。

C1 noun /ˈmeɪ.triˌɑːrk/

matriarch

Meaning

A woman who is the head of a family or community.

Example

The matriarch of the family made all important decisions.

C2 noun /rɪˈdʒɔɪndər/

rejoinder

回应

Meaning

a quick or witty reply; a response to a remark or argument

Example

His sharp rejoinder silenced the crowd.

他犀利的回答让人群安静下来。

C1 verb /plʌm/

plumb

测量深度或仔细检查

Meaning

to measure the depth of water or examine closely

Example

They used a line to plumb the depth of the lake.

他们用一条线来测量湖的深度。

C1 noun /prəˈpɛlənt/

propellant

推进剂

Meaning

A substance that drives or pushes something forward, especially fuel in rockets or engines.

Example

The rocket uses a liquid propellant to launch into space.

火箭使用液体推进剂发射进入太空。

B1 verb kənˈsjuːmz

consumes

消耗

Meaning

Use up (a resource); eat, drink, or ingest (food or drink).

Example

An individual consumes around 20 kg of plastic annually.

一个人每年消耗大约 20 公斤塑料。

B2 noun fɪkst ˈɪnkʌm

fixed income

固定收入

Meaning

Investment that provides a return in the form of fixed periodic payments.

Example

Fixed income investments provide reliable returns.

固定收益投资提供可靠的回报。

C2 noun /ˈmɒnəkl/

monocle

Meaning

A single round lens for one eye, used to correct or enhance vision.

Example

The old gentleman wore a monocle at formal events.

C1 noun /ˈneɪ.vəl/

Navel

肚脐

Meaning

the small hollow in the center of the stomach where the umbilical cord was attached

Example

The baby's navel cord fell off after a week.

婴儿的脐带一周后掉了。

C1 noun /toʊm/

tome

厚书

Meaning

a large, heavy book, often scholarly or serious in nature

Example

She spent the afternoon reading an old tome on medieval history.

她花了整个下午阅读一本关于中世纪历史的厚书。

B1 adjective /ˈsɔːlti/

Salty

咸的

Meaning

having the taste of salt; containing salt; tasting of seawater

Example

The salty ocean water made her thirsty.

咸海水让她口渴。

C2 noun /haɪˈdrɒmɪtər/

hydrometer

Meaning

An instrument used to measure the density or specific gravity of liquids.

Example

The brewer used a hydrometer to test the sugar content of the solution.

C2 noun /əˈnæθəmə/

anathema

厄奈赛玛 / 被憎恶的事物

Meaning

something or someone intensely disliked or strongly condemned

Example

Violence is anathema to her peaceful nature.

暴力对她平和的性格是厄奈赛玛。

C1 noun /ˈkæn.ɪ.bəl/

Cannibal

食人者

Meaning

a person who eats the flesh of other human beings

Example

The explorer's journal described rumors of cannibals living on the remote island.

探险家的日志描述了有关食人者在偏远岛屿上生活的谣言。

B2 adjective /skeərs/

Scarce

稀有的；难以找到的；以小量存在

Meaning

rare; not easily found; existing in small quantities

Example

Fresh water is becoming increasingly scarce in desert regions.

在沙漠地区，淡水变得越来越稀缺。

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。

C2 adjective /ɔːrˈθɑːɡənl/

orthogonal

正交

Meaning

at right angles; independent or unrelated

Example

In mathematics, two vectors are orthogonal if their dot product is zero.

在数学中，如果两个向量的点积为零，它们就是正交的。

B2 adjective /ˈklɪn.ɪ.kəl/

clinical

临床的

Meaning

Related to the observation and treatment of patients rather than theoretical study.

Example

The doctor conducted a clinical examination.

医生进行了临床检查。

A2 noun /ˈmɛnjuː/

Abhorrent

令人厌恶的; 讨厌的

Meaning

extremely unpleasant and causing disgust; detestable

Example

The idea of animal cruelty is abhorrent to most people.

动物残忍的想法让大多数人感到恶心。

C1 adjective /ˌɪnəˈtɛntɪv/

inattentive

不专心的

Meaning

not paying attention; lacking focus or concentration

Example

The inattentive student missed several important instructions.

那个不专心的学生错过了几条重要指示。

C1 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈsiːvəbl̩/

inconceivable

难以想象

Meaning

Impossible to imagine or believe; beyond comprehension.

Example

It seemed inconceivable that she could finish the marathon after such little training.

在如此少的训练之后，她能够完成马拉松，这简直难以想象。

C2 noun /weɪf/

Waif

无家可归或被遗弃的孩子；流浪的人或动物

Meaning

a homeless or abandoned child; a stray person or animal

Example

The charity helps waifs and strays find homes and families.

慈善机构帮助无家可归的孩子和流浪者找到家和家庭。

B1 noun /rɪˈɡret/

Regret

遗憾

Meaning

a feeling of sadness or disappointment about something that has happened or been done

Example

She felt deep regret about her harsh words.

她对她的尖锐话语深感遗憾。