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C2 adjective /məˈnaɪəkəl/

maniacal

狂热
Meaning
behaving like a maniac; showing excessive enthusiasm or madness
Example
He gave a maniacal laugh during the movie.
他在电影中发出了狂热的笑声。
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 /mʌsk/

Musk

麝香
Meaning
a strong-smelling substance secreted by certain animals, used in perfumes and traditional medicine
Example
The perfume contained natural musk that gave it an exotic fragrance.
香水中含有天然麝香,给它带来了异国情调的香气。
C1 verb /ˌʌndərˈlaɪ/

underlie

位于...之下
Meaning
to be the hidden cause or basis of something
Example
Strong cultural traditions underlie the community's practices.
强大的文化传统是社区实践的基础。
B1 verb /dɪˈklɛər/

declare

宣布
Meaning
To announce something formally or officially.
Example
The government declared a state of emergency.
政府宣布了紧急状态。
A2 noun /ˈpɪərɪəd/

period

时期
Meaning
a length or portion of time
Example
The meeting will last for a period of two hours.
会议将持续两个小时的时间段。
B1 adverb /ˌhæfˈweɪ/

halfway

半路上
Meaning
at or to a point equal in distance between two points
Example
We met halfway between the two towns.
我们在两个城市之间的半路上相遇。
C1 noun /brɪm/

Brim

边缘; 边沿
Meaning
the projecting edge of a hat; the edge or lip of something
Example
The wide brim of his hat protected him from the scorching sun.
他帽子宽大的边缘保护他免受炽热阳光的照射。
B1 noun praɪd

pride

骄傲
Meaning
A feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements or from achievements associated with one.
Example
Victory Day fills our hearts with pride.
胜利日让我们的心充满了骄傲。
B2 noun /rɪˈmaɪndər/

reminder

提醒
Meaning
something that helps you remember a fact, event, or action that you need to do or recall
Example
He set a reminder to call his mother on her birthday.
他设置了一个提醒,提醒自己在母亲的生日打电话给她。
C1 noun /dɪˈkɔː.rəm/

Decorum

礼仪; 体面; 尊严
Meaning
behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety; dignified and appropriate conduct
Example
The diplomat maintained perfect decorum throughout the heated negotiations.
这位外交官在激烈的谈判中保持了完美的礼仪。
B1 adjective /ˈtwɛntiəθ/

twentieth

第二十
Meaning
coming after the nineteenth in order; being one of twenty equal parts.
Example
She was born on the twentieth of April.
她出生在四月二十日。
C2 adjective /ˌɪɡ.nəˈmɪn.i.əs/

ignominious

可耻的
Meaning
Marked by shame, disgrace, or humiliation.
Example
The team suffered an ignominious defeat in the finals.
队伍在决赛中遭遇了可耻的失败。
A2 adjective /θɪk/

Thick

厚的; 密的;
Meaning
having a large distance between opposite sides; dense; not thin
Example
The book has thick pages and a heavy cover.
这本书有厚重的页面和沉重的封面。
A2 noun /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/

clothing

衣服
Meaning
items worn to cover the body; apparel collectively
Example
Warm clothing is essential in winter.
冬天,保暖衣物是必不可少的。
C1 noun /ˌædʒ.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

agitation

激动
Meaning
a state of nervousness, excitement, or unrest; or action of stirring up public concern
Example
There was visible agitation among the crowd.
人群中有明显的激动。
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。
A2 noun /ˈpɑːrkɪŋ/

parking

停车场
Meaning
the action or practice of leaving a vehicle in a particular place for a period of time
Example
There was no available parking near the restaurant.
餐厅附近没有空停车位。
A2 noun ˈkwɒl.ɪ.ti

quality

质量
Meaning
The standard of something as measured against other things of a similar kind; the degree of excellence of something.
Example
Quality assurance is vital in medical education.
质量保证在医学教育中至关重要。
C1 adjective /ˈɔːdəˌtɔːri/

auditory

Meaning
Relating to the sense of hearing.
Example
The lecture was designed to enhance students' auditory learning skills.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnˌkɒnsɪˈkwɛnʃəl/

inconsequential

微不足道
Meaning
Not important or significant; too small to matter.
Example
The mistake was minor and inconsequential.
这个错误是微不足道的。
B1 noun /əˈpɒlədʒi/

apology

Meaning
a statement expressing regret for something wrong or hurtful
Example
He offered an apology for being late to the meeting.
A1 verb /tel/

tell

告诉
Meaning
to say something to someone; to give information or instructions
Example
Can you tell me the time?
你能告诉我时间吗?
B1 noun /tɔːrtʃ/

Torch

手电筒 / 火炬
Meaning
a portable electric lamp powered by batteries; a flaming stick used for light
Example
Use the torch to find your way in the dark.
在黑暗中用手电筒来照路。
B1 noun /ɪnˈstrʌkʃən/

instruction

指令
Meaning
Detailed information telling how something should be done or operated.
Example
Please read the instruction carefully before using the machine.
请在使用机器前仔细阅读指令。
C1 adjective /ˌɛvərˈlæstɪŋ/

everlasting

永恒的
Meaning
Lasting forever or for an indefinitely long time.
Example
The poet wrote about his everlasting love for nature.
诗人写下了他对大自然永恒的爱。
C1 noun /ˈæpəθi/

apathy

冷漠
Meaning
a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern
Example
The students showed apathy towards the new rules.
学生们对新规则表现出冷漠。
C2 adjective /ˌʌltrəˈmʌndeɪn/

ultramundane

超凡
Meaning
Relating to things beyond the physical world; supernatural or transcendental.
Example
Philosophers often discuss ultramundane realities beyond human perception.
哲学家们常常讨论超越人类感知的超凡现实。
A2 noun /ˈfɑː.loʊ.ɪŋ/

following

追随者
Meaning
a group of supporters or people who admire something or someone
Example
The singer has a large following around the world.
这位歌手在全世界有很多追随者。
A1 noun /dʒuːn/

june

六月
Meaning
the sixth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
Schools often close for summer vacation in June.
学校通常在六月开始放暑假。
B2 noun /fiːst/

Feast

盛宴; 宴会
Meaning
a large meal, typically one in celebration of something; an annual religious celebration
Example
The wedding feast included traditional dishes from both families' cultures.
婚礼盛宴包括了来自双方家庭文化的传统菜肴。
B2 adjective /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪkl/

economical

经济的
Meaning
Careful in the use of resources; providing good value or efficiency.
Example
Driving a hybrid car is economical in the long run.
驾驶混合动力车在长期来看是经济的。
C2 verb /rɛtʃ/

retch

幸福
Meaning
to make the sound and movement of vomiting without bringing anything up
Example
The smell of spoiled food made him retch violently.
腐烂的食物气味使他剧烈地呕吐。
C2 adjective /ˌsɒpəˈrɪfɪk/

soporific

幸福
Meaning
tending to induce drowsiness or sleep; causing sleepiness
Example
The professor's lecture was so soporific that half the class fell asleep.
当她收到奖项时,她无法掩饰自己的快乐。
C1 noun /ˈwɒndərlʌst/

wanderlust

旅行欲望
Meaning
A strong desire to travel and explore the world.
Example
Her wanderlust took her to every corner of the globe.
她的旅行欲望带她走遍了世界的每个角落。
C1 noun /ɪnˈdʌstriəsnəs/

industriousness

勤奋
Meaning
The quality of being hardworking and diligent.
Example
His industriousness earned him a promotion at work.
他的勤奋为他在工作中赢得了晋升。
C2 noun /broʊɡ/

brogue

坚固的鞋子;口音
Meaning
A strong outdoor shoe; also a marked accent, especially Irish or Scottish.
Example
He bought a pair of stylish brogues for the wedding.
他为婚礼买了一双时尚的布罗格鞋。
B1 noun /naɪt/

Knight

骑士; 中世纪战士
Meaning
a man given a rank of honor by a British king or queen; a medieval warrior on horseback
Example
The brave knight rescued the princess from the dragon's castle.
勇敢的骑士从龙的城堡救出了公主。
C1 noun /diːˌtɒksɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

detoxification

排毒
Meaning
The process of removing toxic substances from a living organism.
Example
Detoxification helps to cleanse the body of harmful substances.
排毒有助于清洁身体中的有害物质。
C1 noun /ˈplæn.teɪn ˈflaʊ.ər/

Plantain flower

芭蕉花
Meaning
The flower bud of a banana plant, used as a vegetable in cooking
Example
We cooked plantain flower curry for dinner.
我们为晚餐做了芭蕉花咖喱。
B2 adverb /ˈdʌbli/

doubly

双重地
Meaning
in a twofold manner; to twice the degree
Example
She felt doubly fortunate after winning the prize and getting a promotion.
在赢得奖项并获得晋升后,她感到双倍幸运。
A2 noun /ədˈvaɪs/

advice

建议
Meaning
Guidance or recommendations offered with regard to prudent future action.
Example
Experts provide advice for better air quality.
专家提供建议,以改善空气质量。
B2 adjective /trænˈspærənt/

Transparent

透明的
Meaning
allowing light to pass through; clear and obvious; honest and open
Example
The company maintains transparent business practices.
公司保持透明的商业实践。
C2 adjective /ˈfrɪski/

Frisky

活泼的; 精力充沛的; 爱玩的; 淘气的
Meaning
lively; energetic; playful; mischievous
Example
The frisky puppy ran around the garden playfully.
那只活泼的小狗在花园里欢快地奔跑。
A2 noun /ˈæmbjʊləns/

ambulance

救护车
Meaning
A specially equipped vehicle used to transport sick or injured people to the hospital.
Example
The ambulance rushed to the accident site within minutes.
救护车在几分钟内赶到事故现场。
B2 verb rɪˈstɔːr

restore

恢复
Meaning
To bring back to a former or original state; to reinstate.
Example
Restoring the tradition of student politics is necessary.
恢复学生政治传统是必要的。
B2 noun/verb /ˈlɪtər/

litter

垃圾
Meaning
rubbish or waste left lying in a public place; to make a place untidy by leaving rubbish
Example
The park was full of litter after the festival.
节日过后,公园里满是垃圾。
B1 noun /dɒt/

dot

Meaning
a small round mark or spot
Example
She drew a red dot on the paper.
她在纸上画了一个红点。
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。
C2 noun /hʌsk/

husk

外壳
Meaning
the dry outer covering of some fruits or seeds
Example
The corn husk was peeled away before cooking.
玉米的外壳在烹饪前被剥离。
C2 verb /ɪˈmjʊər/

immure

囚禁
Meaning
to confine or enclose someone against their will
Example
The prisoner was immured in a dark cell.
囚犯被禁闭在一个黑暗的牢房里。
C2 noun /ˌpærəˈnɔɪæk/

paranoiac

偏执的人
Meaning
A person who suffers from paranoia or exhibits extreme, irrational distrust and suspicion.
Example
The paranoiac refused to leave his house, fearing everyone was against him.
这个偏执的人拒绝离开家,因为他害怕每个人都反对他。
A2 noun /paɪ/

Pie

Meaning
a baked dish of fruit, meat, or vegetables, typically with a top and base of pastry
Example
My grandmother makes the best apple pie in town.
我的祖母做了城里最好的苹果派。
C1 verb /ˈhaɪdʒæk/

hijack

劫机
Meaning
to take control of a vehicle or situation illegally or by force
Example
The criminals attempted to hijack the airplane.
罪犯试图劫持飞机。
B2 adjective /kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/

Convincing

令人信服的; 可信的; 有说服力的; 能使某人相信某事的
Meaning
believable; credible; persuasive; able to make someone believe something
Example
His convincing argument won over the entire jury.
他的有说服力的论点赢得了整个陪审团。
A1 verb /fiːl/

Feel

感受; 经历; 触摸
Meaning
to experience an emotion or physical sensation; to touch something
Example
I feel happy when I see my friends.
我看到我的朋友时感到很高兴。
C1 noun /ˈnɔː.zi.ə/

Nausea

恶心
Meaning
a feeling of sickness with an inclination to vomit
Example
The motion of the boat caused severe nausea.
船的晃动引起了严重的恶心感。
B2 noun /əˈsɜːʃən/

assertion

断言
Meaning
a confident and forceful statement of fact or belief
Example
Her assertion that she was right was met with silence.
她的断言她是对的遭遇了沉默。
C2 noun /ˈdʒæk.dɔː/

Jack-daw

小乌鸦
Meaning
a small gray and black bird of the crow family, known for its intelligence
Example
The jackdaw collected shiny objects for its nest.
杰克道收集了闪亮的物品为它的巢。
C2 noun /ˈkɒkskoʊm/

Cockscomb

公鸡冠花
Meaning
a tropical plant with bright, velvety flowers that resemble a rooster's comb
Example
The bright red cockscomb flowers added vibrant color to the garden bed.
鲜艳的红色公鸡冠花为花坛增添了生动的色彩。
C2 noun /ˌdɛkəˈsɪləbəl/

decasyllable

十音节诗行
Meaning
A line of verse with ten syllables.
Example
The poet often wrote in decasyllable form.
诗人经常以十音节诗行的形式写作。
C2 adjective /ˈhɛtərəˌdɒks/

heterodox

异端
Meaning
not conforming with accepted or orthodox standards or beliefs
Example
The professor was known for his heterodox views on religion.
教授以其在宗教问题上的异端观点而闻名。
C1 noun /ˈɪnflʌks/

influx

涌入
Meaning
A large arrival or flow of people or things.
Example
The city experienced an influx of tourists during the festival.
这座城市在节日期间经历了大量游客的涌入。
C1 adjective /ˈrɪkɪti/

rickety

摇摇欲坠
Meaning
Poorly made and likely to collapse; shaky.
Example
They crossed a rickety wooden bridge over the river.
他们过了一座摇摇欲坠的木桥。
C1 verb /ˈlɪtɪˌɡeɪt/

litigate

诉讼
Meaning
to engage in legal proceedings or take a dispute to court
Example
The company decided to litigate the contract dispute.
公司决定就合同争议提起诉讼。
C1 verb /ˈræʃənəlaɪz/

rationalize

理性化
Meaning
to attempt to explain or justify behavior or decisions with logical reasons, even if they are not true or appropriate
Example
She tried to rationalize her lateness by blaming the traffic.
她试图通过怪罪交通来为自己的迟到辩解。
C1 noun /ˈvʌl.tʃər/

Vulture

秃鹫
Meaning
a large bird of prey that feeds mainly on carrion
Example
The vulture circled overhead, waiting for its prey.
秃鹫在上空盘旋,等待着它的猎物。
C2 verb /kɔːk/

calk

堵塞船只的裂缝
Meaning
To make a boat or ship watertight by filling seams or cracks.
Example
The workers calked the seams of the old boat to prevent leaks.
工人们对旧船的缝隙进行了填塞,以防止泄漏。
C2 noun /ˈmɪsəleɪni/

miscellany

杂集
Meaning
A collection or mixture of various things.
Example
The book is a miscellany of essays and poems.
这本书是散文和诗歌的杂集。
C1 noun /ˌprɒvəˈkeɪʃən/

provocation

挑衅
Meaning
An action or statement that is intended to make someone angry or to cause a reaction.
Example
His rude comment was a clear provocation.
他的粗鲁评论是明显的挑衅。
C1 noun /ˈhʌbʌb/

hubbub

喧闹
Meaning
a loud noise caused by a crowd of people talking or shouting
Example
There was a hubbub in the market as the sale began.
市场上因为销售开始而产生了喧闹。
C1 noun /blæk sɔːlt/

Black Salt

黑盐
Meaning
a type of rock salt with a distinctive sulfuric flavor, commonly used in Indian cuisine
Example
Add a pinch of black salt to enhance the flavor of the fruit salad.
加入一撮黑盐以提升水果沙拉的风味。
B2 adjective /ˈfræʤaɪl/

fragile

脆弱
Meaning
Easily broken or damaged; delicate.
Example
Be careful with that vase, it's very fragile.
小心那个花瓶,它很脆弱。
C2 adjective /ˈluː.ni/

Loony

疯狂的; 傻的; 精神不稳定
Meaning
crazy; silly; mentally unstable
Example
His loony behavior made everyone laugh.
他的疯狂行为让每个人都笑了。
A1 noun /ˈvɪlɪdʒ/

village

村庄
Meaning
a small community or group of houses in a rural area
Example
They live in a small village surrounded by mountains.
他们住在一个被山脉环绕的小村庄里。
C2 verb /ɪnˈdɛmnɪfaɪ/

indemnify

Meaning
to compensate someone for harm or loss; to secure against future damage or cost
Example
The insurance company agreed to indemnify the client for the damages.
B2 verb /kənˈfɔːrm/

conform

遵守
Meaning
To comply with rules, standards, or laws.
Example
Students must conform to the school regulations.
学生必须遵守学校的规定。
B1 noun /ˈbriːðɪŋ/

breathing

幸福
Meaning
the process of taking air into and expelling it from the lungs.
Example
Deep breathing can help you relax.
当她收到奖项时,她无法隐藏自己的幸福。
C2 noun /ˈɔːtɑːrki/

autarchy

自给自足
Meaning
A system of self-sufficiency where a state or community is economically independent.
Example
The nation attempted autarchy to reduce reliance on imports.
这个国家试图实现自给自足,以减少对进口的依赖。
C1 adjective /ˈsaɪt.ləs/

Sightless

盲目; 无视力
Meaning
unable to see; blind; lacking vision
Example
The sightless man navigated the street with his guide dog.
盲人带着他的导盲犬穿过街道。
C1 adjective /ˌkaʊntərɪnˈtuːɪtɪv/

counterintuitive

反直觉的
Meaning
contrary to what one would intuitively expect
Example
His approach seems counterintuitive but it actually works.
他的做法看起来很反直觉,但实际上很有效。
C1 adjective /ɡrəˈtjuːɪtəs/

gratuitous

不必要的
Meaning
Unnecessary, unwarranted, or given freely without reason or cause.
Example
The movie was criticized for its gratuitous violence.
电影因其不必要的暴力而受到批评
C2 adjective /bəˈnɛfɪsənt/

beneficent

仁慈的, 慷慨的
Meaning
generous or doing good
Example
The beneficent leader donated funds to build a hospital.
仁慈的领导人捐赠了资金以建造医院。
C2 noun /ˈɒkjʊlɪst/

oculist

眼科医生
Meaning
An old-fashioned term for an eye doctor or ophthalmologist.
Example
The village oculist was known for treating various eye diseases.
村里的眼科医生以治疗各种眼病而闻名。
A2 verb /rɪˈplaɪ/

reply

回复
Meaning
to give an answer; to respond
Example
She replies to emails quickly.
她快速回复电子邮件。
C2 noun /ˈkloʊðiər/

clothier

服装商
Meaning
a person or company that makes, sells, or deals in clothes.
Example
The town’s clothier displayed fine suits in his shop window.
城里的服装商在他的店窗里展示了精美的西装。
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 /məˈnɒkrəsi/

monocracy

独裁制
Meaning
A system of government by a single person; autocracy.
Example
The nation suffered under decades of monocracy.
国家在几十年的独裁制下遭受痛苦。
C2 noun /friːz/

frieze

浮雕带
Meaning
a decorative horizontal band, often sculpted or painted, usually on a wall near the ceiling
Example
The frieze above the entrance depicts scenes from ancient mythology.
入口上方的浮雕带描绘了古代神话中的场景。
C2 verb /prəˈpɪʃieɪt/

propitiate

安抚
Meaning
to win or regain the favor of someone by doing something that pleases them
Example
He offered gifts to propitiate the angry gods.
他提供礼物来安抚愤怒的神明。
C2 adjective /ˌʌnɪkˈsɛpʃənəbl/

unexceptionable

无可指摘
Meaning
Not open to objection; acceptable and unobjectionable
Example
His behavior was unexceptionable throughout the event.
他的行为在整个事件中都是无可指摘的。
B1 noun /ˈwɔːtərfɔːl/

Waterfall

Meaning
a cascade of water falling from a height, formed when a river or stream flows over a precipice or steep incline
Example
The magnificent waterfall attracts thousands of tourists every year.
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。
C1 adjective /ˈvɛlvəti/

velvety

幸福
Meaning
having a smooth, soft texture like velvet
Example
She spoke in a low, velvety voice.
她收到奖项时,无法掩饰她的幸福。
C1 noun /ˈʃʊɡ.ər ˈkæn.di/

Sugar candy

糖果
Meaning
crystallized sugar formed into small pieces; rock candy made from sugar syrup
Example
The children enjoyed eating colorful sugar candy at the festival.
孩子们在节日上享受吃彩色的糖果。
B2 noun /ˈrɛnəˌsɑːns/

renaissance

文艺复兴
Meaning
a revival of art, culture, or learning; a period of renewed interest and growth
Example
The city experienced a cultural renaissance during the 1990s.
这座城市在1990年代经历了文化复兴。
A2 noun /ˈkɒlɪdʒ/

college

大学
Meaning
An educational institution where students study for degrees or professional qualifications.
Example
She hopes to attend college in the city next year.
她希望明年能在城市的大学就读。
C2 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈmænd/

countermand

撤销命令
Meaning
to revoke or cancel an order or command
Example
The general countermanded the previous orders immediately.
将军立即取消了先前的命令。
B1 noun /kəmˈpleɪnt/

complaint

投诉
Meaning
a statement that something is wrong or not satisfactory
Example
The manager received a complaint from a customer about poor service.
经理收到了一名客户关于糟糕服务的投诉。
A2 adjective /ˈhɔːrəbəl/

Horrible

可怕的; 恐怖的; 骇人的;
Meaning
causing or likely to cause horror; shocking; terrible; extremely unpleasant
Example
The accident was a horrible sight to witness.
这场事故是一个可怕的景象,令人无法忍受。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈvaɪəbl/

unviable

不可行的
Meaning
Not capable of working successfully; not feasible or practical.
Example
The project was deemed unviable due to high costs.
由于高昂的成本,该项目被认为不可行。
A1 adjective /ɡʊd/

Good

好; 优秀; 有益;
Meaning
satisfactory; pleasant; beneficial; of high quality
Example
She is a good student.
她是一个好学生。
C1 noun /ˈstaɪpend/

Stipend

津贴
Meaning
a fixed regular sum paid as a salary or allowance
Example
The research student receives a monthly stipend for living expenses.
研究生每月获得生活费用津贴。
B2 adjective /ɪˈrɛləvənt/

Irrelevant

不相关的
Meaning
not connected with or relevant to something; having no bearing on the matter
Example
Your past mistakes are irrelevant to this discussion.
你过去的错误与这个讨论无关。
C1 verb /ˈbəʊl.stər/

bolster

增强
Meaning
To support or strengthen; to prop up.
Example
The new policy aims to bolster economic growth.
新政策旨在促进经济增长。
C1 verb /ˌdiːˈbʌŋk/

debunk

揭穿,揭露虚假
Meaning
Expose the falseness or hollowness of (a myth, idea, or belief).
Example
Scientists debunked the myth that vaccines cause autism.
科学家揭穿了疫苗导致自闭症的神话。
B2 noun /ˈhɑːrd.ʃɪp/

Hardship

困境,痛苦
Meaning
severe suffering or privation; difficulty or distress
Example
Despite facing many hardships during the war, the family remained united and hopeful.
尽管在战争期间经历了许多困难,家庭依然保持团结和希望。
C2 noun /ˌiː.kəʊ.tɒkˈsɪ.kə.lə.dʒi/

ecotoxicology

生态毒理学
Meaning
The study of the effects of chemical pollution on the environment.
Example
Ecotoxicology studies the effects of pesticides on wildlife.
生态毒理学研究农药对野生动物的影响。
B2 adverb /ˈoʊpənli/

Openly

公开地; 公共地
Meaning
in a frank and honest way; without concealment; publicly
Example
She spoke openly about her struggles with mental health.
她公开谈论了自己在心理健康方面的困难。
B2 noun /dɪsˈkʌmfərt/

discomfort

不适
Meaning
A feeling of slight pain, unease, or awkwardness.
Example
She shifted in her chair due to discomfort in her back.
由于背部不适,她在椅子上移动。
B2 noun /ˈdʒæn.ɪ.tər/

Janitor

清洁工, 看门人
Meaning
a person employed to clean and maintain a building; a caretaker
Example
The school janitor worked late every evening to ensure the classrooms were spotless.
学校的清洁工每天晚上都工作到很晚,以确保教室保持干净。
B2 noun /əˈnælədʒi/

analogy

类比
Meaning
A comparison between two things for the purpose of explanation or clarification.
Example
The teacher used the analogy of a tree to explain the structure of an essay.
老师用树木的类比来解释文章的结构。
C2 noun /brəˈvjʊrə/

bravura

Meaning
a display of great skill and brilliance, especially in music or performance
Example
The pianist delivered a bravura performance that left the audience spellbound.
B2 noun /pəˈræmɪtər/

parameter

参数
Meaning
a limit, boundary, or measurable factor that defines or determines something
Example
We need to set clear parameters for this project.
我们需要为这个项目设定明确的参数。
B2 verb /ˈreɡjəleɪt/

regulate

监管;调节;规范;控制
Meaning
to control or maintain according to rules or laws
Example
The government regulates food safety.
政府对食品安全进行监管。
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。
C2 adjective /dɪsˈdʒʌŋktɪv/

disjunctive

选择性
Meaning
Serving to separate or divide; expressing a choice between alternatives.
Example
In grammar, 'or' is a disjunctive conjunction.
在语法中,'或' 是一个选择性连词。
A2 verb /kɪl/

kill

杀死
Meaning
to cause the death of; to end life
Example
The hunter killed the deer.
猎人杀死了鹿。
B2 noun /ˈdʒes.tʃər/

Gesture

手势
Meaning
a movement of part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning
Example
She made a welcoming gesture with her hands to invite the guests inside.
她用手做了一个欢迎的手势,邀请客人进来。
B1 verb ˈɪndɪkeɪts

indicates

表示
Meaning
Point out; show; be a sign or symptom of; suggest as a desirable or necessary course of action.
Example
The rising trend indicates an urgent need for action.
上升的趋势表示迫切需要采取行动。
C2 verb, noun /blæb/

blab

胡说;泄露秘密
Meaning
to talk too much or reveal secrets carelessly; excessive or foolish talk
Example
He accidentally blabbed the surprise to everyone.
他不小心把惊喜告诉了大家。