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C1 verb /mɑːr/

mar

破坏
Meaning
to spoil or damage the appearance or quality of something
Example
The scratch will mar the beauty of the painting.
刮痕将破坏画作的美丽。
C1 verb /dɪˈsweɪd/

dissuade

劝阻
Meaning
To persuade someone not to do something.
Example
She tried to dissuade him from quitting his job.
她试图劝阻他辞去工作。
B2 adjective /ˈwɪəri/

Weary

疲倦的; 筋疲力尽的
Meaning
feeling or showing extreme tiredness; tired and lacking energy
Example
She felt weary after working twelve hours straight.
她工作了十二小时后感到非常疲倦。
A2 noun/verb /puːl/

pool

游泳池
Meaning
a small body of still water, or a game played in a rectangular table with balls
Example
The children swam in the pool all afternoon.
孩子们整个下午都在游泳池里游泳。
A2 adjective /ˈdɜː.ti/

Dirty

脏的; 沾有污渍的; 不愉快的; 道德败坏的
Meaning
not clean; covered with dirt; unpleasant; morally corrupt
Example
The kitchen was dirty after cooking.
做饭后厨房是脏的。
B2 noun /ˈkɜːr.tə.si/

Courtesy

礼貌; 客气;
Meaning
the showing of politeness in one's attitude and behavior toward others; a polite gesture or remark
Example
He showed great courtesy by holding the door open for elderly people.
他通过为老年人打开门来表现出极大的礼貌。
A1 noun /wɔːl/

wall

墙
Meaning
a vertical structure that encloses or divides an area
Example
The wall in our living room is painted blue.
我们客厅的墙壁被涂成了蓝色。
A1 noun /ˈdɒlər/

dollar

美元
Meaning
The basic monetary unit of the United States and some other countries
Example
I need five dollars to buy this book.
我需要五美元来买这本书。
B2 adjective /slɪm/

slim

苗条
Meaning
thin in an attractive or healthy way; small in amount or chance
Example
She looked slim in her new dress.
她穿上新裙子看起来很苗条。
A1 noun /jɪə/

year

年
Meaning
a period of 365 or 366 days, divided into 12 months
Example
This year, we are planning a trip to the mountains.
今年，我们计划去山里旅游。
C1 noun /ˈhɜːrbɪsaɪd/

herbicide

除草剂
Meaning
A chemical substance used to kill unwanted plants, especially weeds.
Example
Farmers used herbicide to protect their crops from invasive weeds.
农民们使用除草剂来保护他们的作物免受侵入性杂草的影响。
C2 noun /ˌɛksəˈdʒiːsɪs/

exegesis

注释
Meaning
A critical explanation or interpretation of a text, especially a religious scripture.
Example
The professor gave a detailed exegesis of the biblical passage.
教授对圣经章节进行了详细的注释。
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 /stɔːntʃ/

staunch

坚定的, 忠诚的
Meaning
Loyal, committed, and firm in support.
Example
She is a staunch supporter of environmental protection.
她是环境保护的坚定支持者。
B1 noun /dɪˈzɜːrts/ (noun: reward or punishment deserved)

deserts

某人应得的，尤其是惩罚或奖励
Meaning
what someone deserves, especially punishment or reward
Example
He finally got his just deserts for cheating in the exam.
他因考试作弊终于得到了应得的惩罚。
C2 adjective /ˈbɪbjələs/

bibulous

醉鬼
Meaning
Excessively fond of drinking alcohol.
Example
His bibulous habits worried his family.
他的醉鬼习惯让他的家人很担心。
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。
C2 verb /bɪˈfɒɡ/

befog

使模糊
Meaning
to confuse or make unclear; to cover with fog or mist
Example
His mind was befogged by exhaustion.
他的思维因疲劳而模糊不清。
C2 noun /daɪˈɡrɛʃən/

digression

离题
Meaning
A temporary departure from the main subject in speech or writing.
Example
Her story was full of interesting digressions.
她的故事充满了有趣的离题部分。
A2 noun /ˈpɛni/

penny

便士
Meaning
a small coin of low value; a very small amount of money
Example
He found a penny on the sidewalk and smiled.
他在人行道上找到了一枚便士并笑了。
B2 noun /ræntʃ/

ranch

牧场
Meaning
a large farm where animals such as cattle or sheep are raised
Example
They own a huge cattle ranch in Texas.
他们在德克萨斯州拥有一个巨大的牧场。
B1 adverb /ˈber.li/

Barely

勉强; 刚好; 几乎没有
Meaning
scarcely; only just; almost not
Example
I barely passed the exam.
我勉强通过了考试。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈkɒmp(ə)rəbl/

incomparable

无可比拟
Meaning
Without an equal in quality or excellence; matchless.
Example
The view from the mountain was incomparable.
山顶的景色无可比拟。
B2 noun /ˈɡleɪʃər/

glacier

冰川
Meaning
a large mass of ice that moves slowly over land
Example
The glacier is slowly melting due to climate change.
冰川由于气候变化正在慢慢融化。
B2 adjective /ˈærəɡənt/

Arrogant

傲慢; 自大
Meaning
having an exaggerated sense of one's importance; proud
Example
His arrogant behavior made him very unpopular.
他傲慢的行为让他变得非常不受欢迎。
B1 noun /kəʊˌɒp.ərˈeɪ.ʃən/

cooperation

合作
Meaning
The process of working together to the same end.
Example
Cooperation ensures effective problem-solving.
合作确保有效的问题解决。
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。
C2 adjective /kəˈmoʊdiəs/

commodious

宽敞
Meaning
spacious and comfortable; having plenty of room
Example
They rented a commodious apartment in the city.
他们在城市里租了一间宽敞的公寓。
C2 verb /ˈtɪtər/

titter

轻声笑
Meaning
to laugh in a quiet, nervous, or restrained way
Example
The students began to titter when the projector froze.
学生们开始在投影仪卡住时窃笑。
C1 noun /ˈrɛtʃɪdnəs/

wretchedness

悲惨
Meaning
a state of misery, unhappiness, or poor condition
Example
The novel depicts the wretchedness of war victims.
这本小说描绘了战争受害者的悲惨。
B2 noun /prɪˈdɪk.ʃən/

Prediction

预测
Meaning
a statement about what will happen in the future; a forecast
Example
The weather prediction says it will rain tomorrow.
天气预测说明天会下雨。
A2 verb /baɪt/

bite

咬
Meaning
to cut with teeth; to have a sharp effect
Example
The dog might bite if it feels threatened.
那只狗可能会咬，如果它感到受到威胁。
C1 noun (plural) /ˈɪndɪˌsiːz/

indices

指数
Meaning
plural form of index; statistical measures or reference points used for comparison
Example
Stock market indices fell sharply after the announcement.
公告后，股市指数急剧下跌。
C2 noun /kənˌɡlɒməˈreɪʃən/

conglomeration

聚集
Meaning
A collection or mixture of different things grouped together.
Example
The market is a conglomeration of small shops and food stalls.
市场是一个小商店和食品摊位的聚集。
C1 noun/verb /ˈhɛrəld/

herald

先兆
Meaning
A person or thing that announces or signals the approach of something; to announce or signal.
Example
The blooming flowers herald the arrival of spring.
盛开的花朵预示着春天的到来。
B1 noun, verb /ˈɛksˌreɪ/

x-ray

X光; X射线
Meaning
a form of electromagnetic radiation used to see inside objects or the human body; to examine or scan using X-rays
Example
The doctor ordered an X-ray to check for a broken bone.
医生让他拍一张X光片。
B2 adjective /ˈbʌmpi/

Bumpy

崎岖不平的；颠簸的
Meaning
having an uneven surface; rough; jolting
Example
The bumpy road made the car ride very uncomfortable.
颠簸的路让汽车的行驶变得非常不舒服。
B1 noun /ˈseɪ.ɪŋ/

Saying

谚语
Meaning
a well-known phrase that expresses something true about life; a proverb
Example
There's an old saying that practice makes perfect.
有一句老话说，实践出真知。
B2 adjective /keɪˈɒtɪk/

Chaotic

混乱的; 无秩序的
Meaning
in a state of complete confusion and disorder
Example
The situation became chaotic after the announcement.
情况在公告后变得混乱。
C2 adjective /ˌhɜːrkjʊˈliːən/

herculean

极其困难
Meaning
Requiring great strength or effort; very difficult to perform.
Example
It was a herculean task to rebuild the city after the disaster.
灾难后重建城市是一项极其困难的任务。
C1 adjective /ˈkæn.dɪd/

Candid

坦诚; 直率; 诚实
Meaning
truthful and straightforward; frank and honest in expression
Example
I appreciate your candid opinion about the project.
我很欣赏你对这个项目的坦诚意见。
C2 adjective /boʊˈhiːmiən/

bohemian

波希米亚
Meaning
unconventional, artistic, and free-spirited in lifestyle or appearance
Example
She decorated her apartment in a bohemian style with colorful fabrics.
她用色彩缤纷的布料装饰了她的公寓，采用了波希米亚风格。
C2 adjective /ˈsɪbɪlənt/

sibilant

带有嘶嘶声的
Meaning
Making or characterized by a hissing sound.
Example
The word 'snake' starts with a sibilant sound.
单词 'snake' 以西比兰特的声音开始。
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpɪəriəs/

imperious

专横
Meaning
Arrogantly domineering or overbearing.
Example
Her imperious tone made it hard for others to argue.
她那种专横的语气让其他人很难反驳。
C1 noun /ˈɡæloʊz/

gallows

绞刑架
Meaning
A structure used for hanging criminals who have been sentenced to death.
Example
The criminal was led to the gallows at dawn.
罪犯在黎明时分被带到绞刑架。
C2 noun /ˈflɒtsəm/

flotsam

漂浮的残骸
Meaning
Floating debris from a shipwreck or things discarded and left floating.
Example
The beach was littered with flotsam after the storm.
暴风雨后，海滩上充满了漂浮的残骸。
A2 noun /ˈɪər.ɪŋ/

Ear-ring

耳环
Meaning
a piece of jewelry worn on the earlobe or ear
Example
Her diamond earrings caught everyone's attention.
她的钻石耳环吸引了所有人的注意。
B2 adjective /ˈvʌl.nər.ə.bəl/

vulnerable

脆弱
Meaning
susceptible to physical or emotional harm
Example
Children are often the most vulnerable in times of crisis.
孩子们在危机时刻常常是最脆弱的。
C1 adjective/verb /ˈleɪ.bərd/

labored

吃力
Meaning
done with great effort and difficulty; or past tense of labor
Example
He gave a labored explanation that confused the audience.
他给出了一个吃力的解释，令观众感到困惑。
B2 verb /ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊz/

diagnose

诊断
Meaning
To identify a disease, condition, or problem by examining symptoms.
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with pneumonia.
医生诊断出他患有肺炎。
B2 noun /ˈdrʌm.stɪk/

Drumstick

莫林加荚
Meaning
long green pod vegetable from moringa tree; nutritious vegetable used in curries
Example
The drumstick adds a unique flavor to the traditional fish curry.
鼓槌为传统鱼咖喱增添了独特的风味。
A1 preposition /θruː/

through

通过
Meaning
moving in one side and out the other side of something
Example
The train passed through the tunnel.
火车通过了隧道。
C1 noun /ɪˌlæbəˈreɪʃən/

elaboration

阐述 / 详细说明
Meaning
the process of adding more detail or expanding on something
Example
The teacher appreciated the student's elaboration of the topic.
老师欣赏了学生对主题的详细阐述。
C2 verb /daʊz/

dowse

使用占卜棒寻找地下水或矿物; 也指用液体浸湿或扑灭。
Meaning
To search for underground water or minerals using a divining rod; also to drench or extinguish with liquid.
Example
The farmer tried to dowse for water in the dry field.
农民试图在干旱的田地中寻找水源。
C1 noun ˈvæljuː beɪst ˌɛdjuːˈkeɪʃən

value-based education

基于价值的教育
Meaning
Education that emphasizes moral principles and ethical values.
Example
Value-based education shapes moral character.
基于价值的教育塑造了道德品格。
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 /ˈfædɪʃ/

faddish

短暂的时尚
Meaning
Following a temporary trend or fashion
Example
Wearing neon clothes was a faddish style in the 1980s.
穿着霓虹服装在1980年代是一种时尚。
C2 adjective /ˈrɛkənˌdaɪt/ or /ˈrɛkəndaɪt/

recondite

鲜为人知或难以理解的
Meaning
Little known or difficult to understand.
Example
The professor’s lecture was full of recondite theories.
教授的讲座充满了深奥的理论。
B2 noun /dɪˈtɛkʃən/

detection

检测
Meaning
the action or process of identifying the presence of something
Example
The detection of fraud in the system was swift.
系统中的欺诈检测迅速完成。
C2 verb /ˌæd ˈlɪb/

ad-lib

即兴
Meaning
to speak or perform without preparation; to improvise
Example
The comedian ad-libbed a joke when the microphone failed.
喜剧演员在麦克风故障时即兴编了一个笑话。
B1 noun /ˈdaɪ.mənd/

Diamond

钻石
Meaning
a precious stone that is extremely hard and brilliant when cut
Example
She wore a diamond ring on her finger.
她把钻石戒指戴在手指上。
C1 adjective /ˈkjʊərəbl/

curable

可治愈的
Meaning
Able to be cured or healed.
Example
The doctor assured her that the disease was curable.
医生向她保证，这种疾病是可治愈的。
B1 verb /rɪˈkʌvər/

recover

恢复
Meaning
To return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength; to regain or save something.
Example
The world is struggling to recover from the pandemic.
世界正在努力从大流行中恢复过来。
A1 verb /fərˈɡet/

forget

忘记
Meaning
to be unable to remember something; to fail to bring something to mind
Example
Don't forget to lock the door when you leave.
离开时不要忘记锁门。
A2 noun /ˈoʊ.ʃən/

ocean

海洋
Meaning
A very large expanse of sea, especially the main areas of sea between continents.
Example
The ocean covers more than 70% of the Earth's surface.
海洋覆盖了地球表面超过70%。
B1 noun /seɪnt/

Saint

被认为圣洁或道德的人；非常友善或有耐心的人
Meaning
person recognized as holy or virtuous; very kind or patient person
Example
Mother Teresa was declared a saint by the Catholic Church.
特雷莎修女被天主教教会宣布为圣人。
B2 noun /kəˈtæstrəfi/

catastrophe

灾难
Meaning
A sudden and widespread disaster or misfortune.
Example
The earthquake was a catastrophe for the entire region.
地震对整个地区来说是一次灾难。
B2 noun /ˈkaʊ.ərd/

Coward

懦夫
Meaning
a person who lacks the courage to do or endure dangerous or unpleasant things
Example
He called himself a coward for not standing up to the bully.
他自称为懦夫，因为他没有站出来反对恶霸。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnstənˈteɪniəs/

instantaneous

即时
Meaning
Happening immediately, without any delay.
Example
The change in temperature was almost instantaneous.
温度变化几乎是即时的。
C2 noun /ˈbrɪk.bæt/

Brickbat

一块砖块；严厉的批评或谴责
Meaning
a piece of brick, especially one used as a missile; harsh criticism or censure
Example
The angry protesters threw brickbats at the building windows.
愤怒的抗议者将砖块扔向建筑物的窗户。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnɑːrˈtɪkjʊlət/

inarticulate

含糊不清
Meaning
Unable to express oneself clearly or effectively in speech or writing.
Example
She became inarticulate with emotion during the speech.
她在演讲中因为情绪而变得含糊不清。
C1 noun /ˌkɒndʒʊˈɡeɪʃən/

conjugation

词形变化
Meaning
the variation of the form of a verb to indicate tense, person, and number
Example
French verbs have complex conjugations.
法语动词有复杂的变位。
B2 noun /ˈkeɪ.ɒs/

Chaos

混乱; 无序; 混沌
Meaning
complete disorder and confusion; a state of total confusion with no order
Example
The earthquake caused chaos in the city as buildings collapsed and people panicked.
地震造成了城市的混乱，建筑物倒塌，人们陷入恐慌。
B2 noun /ˈskriːnɪŋ/

screening

筛查或放映
Meaning
the act of examining or testing people to detect disease or evaluate suitability; a showing of a movie or program
Example
The hospital offered free health screening for all employees.
医院为所有员工提供了免费的健康筛查。
C2 noun /ˈfɪl.ɪ.staɪn/

philistine

对文化和艺术漠不关心或敌对的人
Meaning
a person who is indifferent or hostile to culture and the arts
Example
He was criticized as a philistine for dismissing modern art.
他因拒绝现代艺术而被批评为非利士人。
B1 noun /dɪˈtɛktɪv/

detective

侦探
Meaning
a person whose job is to investigate and solve crimes
Example
The detective solved the mystery in just two days.
侦探在两天内解开了谜团。
B1 verb /dɪˈnaɪ/

deny

否认
Meaning
to refuse to accept or admit something; to declare something untrue
Example
He denied stealing the money.
他否认偷了钱。
C2 noun /nɪb/

nib

钢笔尖
Meaning
the pointed end of a pen used for writing or drawing
Example
He dipped the nib into the ink before writing.
他在写字之前把钢笔尖浸入墨水中。
C1 noun /ˌtes.tɪˈmoʊ.ni.əl/

Testimonial

推荐信
Meaning
a formal statement testifying to someone's character and qualifications
Example
The professor wrote a glowing testimonial for her former student.
教授为她的前学生写了一个出色的推荐信。
B1 noun /ˈkɑn.fɪ.dəns/

Confidence

自信
Meaning
the feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something; firm trust; self-assurance
Example
She spoke with great confidence during the job interview.
她在面试中表现出极大的自信。
C1 noun /ˈpæʃ.ən ˌflaʊ.ər/

Passion flower

激情花
Meaning
A climbing plant with intricate, colorful flowers; also refers to royal poinciana tree with red-orange blooms
Example
The passion flower vine covered the garden wall with beautiful blooms.
激情花藤用美丽的花朵覆盖了花园的墙壁。
C2 noun /ˈɪnroʊd/

inroad

进展
Meaning
An advance or significant progress, often at the expense of something else.
Example
The company made significant inroads into the mobile market.
该公司在移动市场取得了显著进展。
C2 noun /ɪmˈbroʊlioʊ/

imbroglio

混乱
Meaning
An extremely confused, complicated, or embarrassing situation.
Example
The political imbroglio lasted for months without resolution.
政治上的混乱持续了几个月，没有得到解决。
C1 noun prəˈpɛn.sə.ti

propensity

倾向或自然趋势
Meaning
An inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way.
Example
He has a propensity for taking risks in business.
他有冒险精神，在商业中倾向于冒险。
C1 verb /riːˈpeɪ.tri.eɪt/

repatriate

遣返
Meaning
To return someone to their own country, often after war or imprisonment.
Example
The government worked to repatriate the refugees safely.
政府努力确保安全地将难民遣返回国。
C2 noun /ˈdændi/

dandy

过度注重外貌和衣着的男人
Meaning
a man who gives too much attention to his appearance and clothes
Example
The young dandy spent hours grooming himself before the party.
年轻的丹迪在聚会前花了几个小时打理自己。
C1 noun /mælˈpræktɪs/

Malpractice

医疗过失
Meaning
Improper, illegal, or negligent professional behavior
Example
The surgeon was sued for malpractice after the failed operation.
外科医生在手术失败后因医疗过失被起诉。
C1 adjective ʌnˈwɔːr.rən.tɪd

unwarranted

不合理的
Meaning
Not justified or necessary; without good reason.
Example
His anger toward the staff was completely unwarranted.
他对员工的愤怒是完全不合理的。
C1 noun /ˌmiːtiəˈrɒlədʒi/

meteorology

气象学
Meaning
The scientific study of the atmosphere and weather.
Example
He chose to specialize in meteorology to study weather patterns.
他选择专攻气象学，以研究天气模式。
C2 adjective /ˈæsənənt/

assonant

押韵
Meaning
Having or characterized by assonance; repeating similar vowel sounds.
Example
The poem is filled with assonant words that create a musical rhythm.
这首诗充满了押韵的词语，创造了音乐般的节奏。
C1 verb /drɛntʃ/

drench

浸湿
Meaning
to make someone or something completely wet
Example
The sudden rain drenched the players on the field.
突如其来的大雨让场上的球员全部湿透。
B2 noun /ˌɪn.dɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Indication

指示；标志
Meaning
a sign or piece of information that indicates something; a suggestion or hint
Example
The dark clouds were a clear indication that a storm was approaching the area.
乌云是明显的迹象，表明暴风雨正在接近该地区。
C2 noun /pəˈtruːn/

poltroon

懦夫
Meaning
a cowardly person
Example
He acted like a poltroon during the crisis.
他在危机中像个懦夫一样表现。
C1 adjective /mjuːˈnɪsɪpəl/

municipal

市政的
Meaning
relating to a city or town or its local government
Example
The municipal authority is responsible for maintaining the park.
市政当局负责维护公园。
C2 noun /ˌriːkəˌpɪtjʊˈleɪʃən/

recapitulation

重述
Meaning
The act of summarizing or repeating the main points of something.
Example
The professor gave a brief recapitulation of the lecture before ending the class.
教授在结束课程之前简要地重述了讲座内容。
B2 noun /ˌspɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

specification

规格
Meaning
a detailed description or assessment of something
Example
The product specification includes all the necessary details.
产品规格包括所有必要的细节。
A2 verb /wɔːrm/

Warm

加热
Meaning
to make or become warm; to heat something gently
Example
The sun warms the earth during the day.
太阳在白天加热地球。
C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈriːtʃ/

overreach

过度伸展
Meaning
to go beyond what is proper, acceptable, or achievable; to overextend
Example
The politician overreached by making promises he couldn't keep.
那位政治家在做出无法兑现的承诺时，过度伸展了自己。
C1 adjective /æmˈfɪb.i.əs/

Amphibious

两栖动物
Meaning
able to live both on land and in water; suitable for both land and water operations
Example
The amphibious vehicle can travel on both land and water.
两栖车能够在陆地和水中行驶。
C2 adjective /juːˈfoʊniəs/

euphonious

悦耳的声音
Meaning
Pleasing to the ear; having a sweet sound.
Example
The poet's euphonious language made the verse a delight to read.
诗人的优美语言使这首诗成为一种阅读的享受。
B2 noun /ˌklærɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

clarification

澄清
Meaning
The action of making a statement or situation less confused and more clearly comprehensible.
Example
The manager requested clarification on the project details.
经理要求对项目细节进行澄清。
C2 verb /dʒɪr/

jeer

嘲笑
Meaning
to laugh at someone or something in a cruel or mocking way
Example
The crowd began to jeer at the opposing team.
人群开始对对方球队嘲笑。
C2 adjective /ˌvælɪˈdɪktəri/

valedictory

告别的
Meaning
Serving as a farewell or parting; relating to a valediction.
Example
He delivered a valedictory speech at the conference.
他在会议上做了告别演讲。
B1 noun freɪm

Frame

框架
Meaning
A rigid structure that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or windowpane.
Example
A framed family tree can be displayed in your home.
一个框架化的家谱可以在您的家中展示。
A2 verb /kəmˈpleɪn/

complain

抱怨
Meaning
to express dissatisfaction or annoyance about something
Example
He often complains about the noise in the neighborhood.
他经常抱怨邻里的噪音。
B2 verb /kəmˈpɛl/

compel

强迫
Meaning
To force or drive someone to do something.
Example
The law compels citizens to pay taxes.
法律强迫公民缴纳税款。
A2 noun /dɪˈɡriː/

degree

学位 / 程度
Meaning
an amount or level of something; an academic qualification
Example
She earned a degree in engineering.
她获得了工程学位。
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。
C2 noun /ˈæl.kə.laɪ ækt/

Alkali Act

碱性法案
Meaning
A British law passed in 1863 to regulate the emission of hydrochloric acid gas from alkali works, representing one of the first pieces of environmental legislation.
Example
The Alkali Act of 1863 was one of the first environmental laws.
1863年的碱性法案是最早的环境法律之一。
B1 verb /dɪˈfɛnd/

defend

辩护
Meaning
To protect someone or something from harm or attack.
Example
The lawyer worked hard to defend her client.
律师努力工作为她的客户辩护。
C1 adverb /əˈtroʊʃəsli/

atrociously

极其糟糕地
Meaning
in a very cruel, shocking, or extremely bad manner
Example
The service at the restaurant was atrociously slow.
这家餐馆的服务慢得极其糟糕。
B2 verb /ˈæɡ.rə.veɪt/

aggravate

加重
Meaning
To make a situation worse or more serious.
Example
Scratching the rash will only aggravate the condition.
抓破皮疹只会加重病情。
C1 noun /ˌrɛfəˈrɛndəm/

referendum

公投
Meaning
a general vote by the population on a single political issue
Example
The government held a referendum on the new constitution.
政府就新宪法举行了公投。
B2 noun /ˈwɒrənti/

warranty

保修期
Meaning
A written guarantee given by a manufacturer or seller promising to repair or replace a product if necessary within a specified period.
Example
The laptop comes with a two-year warranty.
这台笔记本电脑附带两年的保修期。
C2 noun /əˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

annunciation

宣布，好消息
Meaning
The announcement of something; in Christianity, the announcement by the angel Gabriel to Mary that she would conceive Jesus.
Example
The church celebrated the Feast of the Annunciation with a special service.
教堂通过特别的服务庆祝了报喜节。
C2 verb /ˌɡeɪnˈseɪ/

gainsay

反驳
Meaning
To deny, contradict, or speak against.
Example
No one could gainsay the evidence presented in court.
没有人能够反驳法庭上提出的证据。
B1 adjective ˈkɒmplɛks

complex

复杂
Meaning
Having many interrelated parts or factors; complicated.
Example
The relationship between poverty and education is complex.
贫困与教育之间的关系很复杂。
C1 noun /ˌkɒmpɪˈleɪʃən/

compilation

汇编
Meaning
a collection of things, especially pieces of writing or music, gathered together
Example
The book is a compilation of his best essays.
这本书是他最好的文章合集。
A2 noun /ˈkrɪk.ɪt/

Cricket

蟋蟀
Meaning
a jumping insect that makes a chirping sound by rubbing its wings together
Example
We could hear crickets chirping in the evening.
我们能在傍晚听到蟋蟀的叫声。
A2 noun ˈmuːv.mənt

movement

运动
Meaning
A group of people working together to advance their shared political, social, or artistic ideas.
Example
The movement aimed to ensure equal rights.
该运动旨在确保平等的权利。
C1 noun /plʊəˈrælɪti/

plurality

多数或大部分
Meaning
the state of being multiple; the greater part or majority
Example
In the election, she won by a plurality of votes.
在选举中，她凭借选票的多数赢得了胜利。