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B1 adjective /ˈmæsɪv/

Massive

巨大的; 极其大的; 在大小或数量上巨大的
Meaning
extremely large; huge in size or amount
Example
The company made a massive profit this year.
公司今年获得了巨大的利润。
C2 noun /ˌrækənˈtɜːr/

Raconteur

幸福
Meaning
a person who tells anecdotes in a skillful and amusing way
Example
The old man was a gifted raconteur who entertained everyone with his stories.
当她获得奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
C1 noun /truːs/

truce

停战
Meaning
An agreement between enemies or opponents to stop fighting for a certain time.
Example
The two countries agreed to a truce after weeks of intense fighting.
经过几周激烈的战斗后，两国同意了停战协议。
B1 verb /skrætʃ/

scratch

幸福
Meaning
to rub a surface or skin with something sharp or rough, often to relieve itching
Example
The cat scratched the door to be let in.
当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
C2 noun /ˈstrɪndʒənsi/

stringency

严格
Meaning
the quality of being strict, precise, or severe
Example
The stringency of the new rules surprised everyone.
新规则的严格性让所有人都感到惊讶。
A2 noun /stɔːrm/

Storm

风暴
Meaning
a violent weather condition with strong winds, rain, thunder, and lightning
Example
The storm caused power outages across the city.
风暴导致全市断电。
A2 noun /deθ/

Death

死亡
Meaning
the end of life; the permanent cessation of vital functions
Example
The death of the great leader was mourned by the entire nation.
伟大领导人的死亡让整个国家陷入哀悼。
C1 noun /rəˈpɪdəti/

rapidity

迅速
Meaning
The quality of moving or happening quickly; swiftness or speed.
Example
The rapidity of technological change is astonishing.
技术变化的速度令人震惊。
C1 adjective /ˈɡreɪsləs/

graceless

不雅
Meaning
Lacking elegance, charm, or social refinement.
Example
His graceless behavior embarrassed everyone at the party.
他的不雅行为让派对上的每个人都感到尴尬。
B2 noun /blæk sneɪk/

Black Snake

黑蛇
Meaning
a snake with dark or black colored skin
Example
The black snake slithered through the grass.
黑蛇穿过草地滑行。
C2 noun /ˈbed.ləm/

Bedlam

混乱；嘈杂的混乱
Meaning
a scene of noisy confusion; chaos and disorder
Example
The classroom was complete bedlam after the fire alarm.
火灾警报后，教室变得完全混乱。
C1 noun ˌsʌb.sɪ.dɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

subsidization

补贴
Meaning
Financial assistance provided by government to make certain goods or services more affordable.
Example
Subsidization of agriculture helps farmers maintain crop production.
农业补贴帮助农民维持作物生产。
B2 noun /ˈkiːɒsk/

kiosk

报摊
Meaning
A small, open-fronted hut or cubicle from which newspapers, refreshments, tickets, etc., are sold.
Example
She bought a bottle of water from the kiosk near the station.
她在车站附近的报摊买了一瓶水。
B2 noun breɪn ˈtreɪ.nɪŋ

brain-training

大脑训练
Meaning
Mental exercises designed to improve cognitive functions, memory retention, and overall brain performance.
Example
Regular brain-training can improve memory retention.
定期的大脑训练可以提高记忆力。
C1 noun /ˌsɪmbɪˈəʊsɪs/

symbiosis

共生关系
Meaning
A mutually beneficial relationship between different people or groups.
Example
The symbiosis between the two companies led to mutual growth.
两家公司之间的共生关系导致了共同的增长。
C2 noun /tɑːrn/

tarn

山间湖泊
Meaning
A small mountain lake or pool.
Example
We camped near a tranquil tarn in the highlands.
我们在高地附近的一个宁静的山间湖泊旁露营。
A1 noun /sʌn/

Sun

太阳
Meaning
the star around which the earth orbits; the source of light and heat for planets
Example
The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.
太阳从东方升起，西方落下。
A1 number /ˈfɔːrti/

forty

幸福
Meaning
the number 40; ten times four
Example
She celebrated her forty years of life with a big party.
当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
B1 noun ˈkæn.dɪ.deɪts

candidates

候选人
Meaning
A person who applies for a job or is nominated for election; someone being considered for a position.
Example
Candidates undergo a rigorous selection process.
候选人经历了一个严格的选拔过程。
C1 noun /ˈfjʊərɔːr/

furor

骚动
Meaning
An outbreak of public anger or excitement.
Example
The politician's remarks created a furor in the media.
政治家的言论在媒体上引发了一场轰动。
B1 phrase bɛst ˈɛf.ərt

best effort

最大努力
Meaning
The maximum amount of effort or energy that someone can give.
Example
He gave his best effort to complete the task on time.
他为了按时完成任务，付出了最大的努力。
C2 noun /ˈpælɪˌnoʊd/

palinode

悔诗
Meaning
a poem or statement in which the writer retracts something said in an earlier work
Example
The poet wrote a palinode to apologize for his earlier harsh words.
诗人写了一首悔诗，为自己之前的尖锐言辞道歉。
C2 noun /laɪər/

lyre

竖琴
Meaning
a stringed musical instrument of ancient Greece
Example
The musician played a melody on the lyre.
音乐家在竖琴上演奏了一首旋律。
C2 adjective /ˈkʌmli/

comely

美丽
Meaning
Attractive or pleasant in appearance.
Example
The actress was known for her comely features.
那位女演员以她美丽的特征著称。
B2 noun /ˈrɪk.ʃɔː/

Rickshaw

人力车
Meaning
a light two-wheeled passenger vehicle drawn by one or more people
Example
We took a rickshaw to reach the busy marketplace.
我们乘坐人力车前往繁忙的市场。
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 verb /ɪnˈdʒen.dər/

engender

引起
Meaning
To cause or give rise to a feeling, situation, or condition.
Example
The speech engendered hope among the people.
演讲激发了人们的希望。
C1 noun ˌpraɪ.vɪ.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

privatization

私有化
Meaning
The transfer of a business, industry, or service from public to private ownership and control.
Example
The privatization of state-owned companies increased efficiency.
国有企业的私有化提高了效率。
C1 adjective /ˈfliː.tɪŋ/

fleeting

短暂的
Meaning
Lasting for a very short time; passing quickly.
Example
Happiness can be fleeting, so cherish every moment.
幸福可能是短暂的，所以珍惜每一刻。
C1 verb sɪˈkwɛstər

sequester

隔离, 隐藏
Meaning
To isolate or hide away.
Example
The carbon captured by trees can be sequestered for years.
树木捕获的碳可以被隔离多年。
C1 adjective ˈriːdʒən spəˈsɪfɪk

region-specific

区域特定
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a particular region or area.
Example
Climate change impacts are region-specific.
气候变化的影响是区域特定的。
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。
B1 noun /ˈpɒlɪtɪks/

politics

政治
Meaning
activities related to the governance of a country or area, especially the debate between parties having power
Example
Politics often involves making difficult decisions.
政治通常涉及做出艰难的决策。
C2 noun /ˌkɒzməˈpɒlɪtənɪzəm/

cosmopolitanism

国际主义
Meaning
the ideology that all human beings belong to a single community
Example
Cosmopolitanism promotes respect and understanding across cultures.
国际主义促进不同文化之间的尊重和理解。
B1 adverb /ˈpɜː.mə.nənt.li/

permanently

永久地
Meaning
in a way that lasts or remains unchanged for a long time or forever
Example
She moved to the city permanently after finishing her studies.
她在完成学业后永久地搬到了这座城市。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrdʒər/

forger

伪造者
Meaning
a person who makes fake documents, artworks, or signatures
Example
The police arrested a forger who had been selling counterfeit paintings.
警方逮捕了一名伪造者，他一直在出售伪造的画作。
C1 verb /ˈsætʃəˌreɪt/

saturate

Meaning
to fill completely with something until no more can be absorbed
Example
The heavy rain saturated the ground within minutes.
C2 noun /hɪˈdʒɛməni/ or /ˈhɛdʒəmoʊni/

hegemony

霸权
Meaning
leadership or dominance, especially by one state or group over others
Example
The empire maintained its hegemony over neighboring states.
帝国保持了对邻国的霸权。
C1 noun /ˌænəsˈθetɪk/

anesthetic

麻醉剂
Meaning
A substance that causes loss of sensation or consciousness, especially used during surgery.
Example
The doctor administered a local anesthetic before stitching the wound.
医生在缝合伤口之前使用了局部麻醉剂。
C1 preposition /ˈbɑːrɪŋ/

barring

除非，除了
Meaning
except for; if not for
Example
Barring a miracle, the team will not win the championship.
除非有奇迹发生，否则团队将无法赢得冠军。
C1 noun, verb /strænd/

strand

线 / 搁浅
Meaning
Noun: A single thin length of thread, wire, or similar. Verb: To leave someone or something without a way of moving or leaving.
Example
The storm stranded many tourists on the island.
暴风雨让许多游客滞留在岛上。
B2 noun /ˈfɔːr.kæst/

Forecast

天气预报
Meaning
a prediction or estimate of future events, especially coming weather conditions
Example
The weather forecast predicted heavy rain for the entire weekend.
天气预报预测整个周末将有大雨。
A2 adverb /ˈprɒb.ə.bli/

Probably

可能
Meaning
almost certainly; very likely; in all likelihood
Example
He will probably arrive late tonight.
他今晚可能会迟到。
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。
B1 noun /ˈbreɪs.lət/

Bracelet

手链
Meaning
an ornamental band worn around the wrist
Example
She received a gold bracelet as a birthday gift.
她收到了一条金手链作为生日礼物。
C2 adjective /ˈæpəzɪt/

apposite

恰当
Meaning
highly appropriate or relevant to what is being discussed
Example
Her remark was particularly apposite to the situation.
她的评论对于这个情况特别恰当。
C2 adjective /ədˈmɒnɪtəri/

admonitory

警告的
Meaning
giving or conveying a warning or reprimand
Example
She gave him an admonitory glance.
她投给他一个警告的眼神。
B1 noun /ˈsɜːr.kəmˌsˌtæn.sɪz/

Circumstances

情况
Meaning
the conditions that affect a situation, action, or event; facts or conditions connected with or relevant to an event
Example
Under normal circumstances, she would have arrived by now.
在正常情况下，她应该已经到了。
A2 noun /sneɪk/

Snake

蛇
Meaning
a long, legless reptile that moves by sliding along the ground
Example
The snake slithered through the grass quietly.
蛇悄悄地穿过草地。
C1 noun /njʊəˈrəʊ.sɪs/

neurosis

神经症
Meaning
A relatively mild mental illness that is not caused by organic disease, involving symptoms of stress.
Example
His neurosis made social interactions difficult.
他的神经症使得社交互动变得困难。
B2 verb dɪsˈrʌpt

disrupt

破坏
Meaning
To interrupt or disturb the normal progress or activity of something.
Example
Individual pursuits disrupt social harmony.
个人追求破坏了社会和谐。
B2 verb kənˈdem

condemn

谴责
Meaning
To express complete disapproval of; to censure.
Example
The leaders condemned the actions as inhumane.
领导人谴责这些行为是非人道的。
B1 noun /ˈempaɪər/

empire

帝国
Meaning
a group of countries or regions controlled by one ruler or government
Example
The Roman Empire lasted for centuries.
罗马帝国延续了几个世纪。
B2 noun /ˈbɒdiɡɑːrd/

bodyguard

保镖
Meaning
a person employed to protect someone from harm
Example
The celebrity arrived with her bodyguard.
那位名人带着她的保镖到达了。
C1 noun /ˈweɪs(t).koʊt/

waistcoat

背心
Meaning
a sleeveless garment worn over a shirt and under a jacket
Example
He wore a black waistcoat with his suit.
他穿着一件黑色的背心和他的西装。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈfɜːrnəl/

infernal

地狱的
Meaning
relating to hell; extremely troublesome or annoying
Example
The workers complained about the infernal noise from the construction site.
工人们抱怨施工现场的地狱般噪音。
C1 noun /ˈheəˌkʌtər/

haircutter

理发师
Meaning
a person whose job is to cut and style hair; barber or hairdresser
Example
The haircutter gave me a neat and stylish haircut.
理发师给我剪了一个好发型。
C1 noun /ˈdʒɛpərdi/

jeopardy

危险
Meaning
Danger of loss, harm, or failure.
Example
His careless driving put everyone in jeopardy.
他的鲁莽驾驶把所有人置于危险之中。
C1 noun /ˌsɑːrdʒənt ˈmeɪdʒər/

sergeant-major

军士长
Meaning
A senior non-commissioned officer in the army responsible for discipline and administration within a unit.
Example
The sergeant-major inspected the troops before the parade.
军士长在游行前检查了部队。
B2 adjective /ˌmʌl.tiˈpɜː.pəs/

Multipurpose

多用途的
Meaning
having multiple uses or functions; versatile
Example
This multipurpose tool can be used as a knife, screwdriver, and bottle opener.
这个多功能工具可以用作刀子、螺丝刀和开瓶器。
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.
C2 adjective /ɪˈfɛmɪnət/

effeminate

女性化
Meaning
Having traits, tastes, or habits traditionally considered feminine, often used negatively for men.
Example
The critics described him as effeminate due to his gentle manner.
评论家因其温和的举止而将他描述为女性化。
C2 adjective /ˈkɑːrpɪŋ/

carping

抱怨
Meaning
continually complaining or finding fault in a petty way
Example
His carping attitude makes teamwork difficult.
他的抱怨态度使团队合作变得困难。
C1 noun ɪˌræʃ.ənˈæl.ɪ.ti

irrationality

非理性, 不合理, 荒谬
Meaning
The quality of being illogical or unreasonable; lack of rational thought.
Example
His decision was driven by complete irrationality.
他的决定完全是基于非理性。
B2 noun kənˈtrækʃən

contraction

收缩
Meaning
The process of becoming smaller; a decrease in size or quantity.
Example
The economic contraction resulted in a rise in unemployment.
经济收缩导致失业率上升。
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。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈbiːtən/

Unbeaten

不败的; 未被击败的
Meaning
not defeated; having never lost; undefeated
Example
The team remains unbeaten this season.
这个团队本赛季保持不败。
B2 noun /hɜːb/ (US) /hɜːb/ or /ɜːb/

herb

草药
Meaning
a plant used for flavoring food, medicine, or perfume
Example
Basil is a popular herb used in Italian cuisine.
罗勒是意大利料理中常用的草药。
C2 adjective /ˈblæs.fə.məs/

blasphemous

亵渎的
Meaning
showing disrespect or lack of reverence for God or sacred things
Example
The book was banned for its blasphemous content.
这本书因其亵渎内容而被禁止。
B1 adverb /ˈtʃɪəfəli/

cheerfully

愉快地
Meaning
in a happy and positive manner; with visible good spirits
Example
She greeted everyone cheerfully despite the long day.
尽管一天很长，她还是愉快地向大家打招呼。
B2 adjective /ˈrek.ləs/

Reckless

鲁莽的; 冒失的; 危险的;
Meaning
acting without thinking about consequences; careless; dangerous;
Example
His reckless driving caused a serious accident.
他的鲁莽驾驶导致了严重的事故。
B1 verb /kənˈsuːm/

consume

吃，喝，消费
Meaning
to eat or drink; to use up; to destroy completely
Example
We consume a lot of water during summer.
我们夏天消耗很多水。
A1 noun/verb /fɪʃ/

fish

幸福
Meaning
an aquatic animal with gills, or to try to catch such animals
Example
He went to the lake to fish early in the morning.
她在得到奖项时无法掩饰她的快乐。
C2 adjective /ˈpɔːrtli/

portly

肥胖
Meaning
Having a stout or somewhat fat body, often implying dignity or authority.
Example
The portly man entered the room with confidence.
那个肥胖的男人自信地走进房间。
B2 noun /iˈkɒl.ə.dʒi/

ecology

生态学
Meaning
the study of how living things interact with each other and their environment
Example
Ecology helps us understand how pollution affects animals and plants.
生态学帮助我们理解污染如何影响动物和植物。
C1 adjective /ˈflʌstərd/

flustered

困惑
Meaning
in a state of confusion or agitation
Example
She appeared flustered after being asked so many questions.
她在被问了那么多问题后，看起来有些困惑。
C1 noun /ræˈpɔːr/

rapport

关系
Meaning
A close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups concerned understand each other's feelings or ideas.
Example
The teacher built a strong rapport with her students.
老师与学生建立了良好的关系。
C1 adjective /ˈmɔːrbɪd/

morbid

对令人不安或不愉快的主题的异常兴趣
Meaning
Having an abnormal interest in disturbing or unpleasant subjects such as death or disease.
Example
She had a morbid fascination with crime stories.
她对犯罪故事有一种莫比德的迷恋。
C1 verb/noun ˈbuːt.stræp

bootstrap

通过使用个人资源而非外部资金启动并发展一个企业
Meaning
To start and develop a business using personal resources without external funding.
Example
He bootstrapped his company with minimal resources.
他用最小的资源启动了自己的公司。
C2 adjective /ˈʃɪft.ləs/

shiftless

懒惰
Meaning
Lacking ambition or the ability to accomplish anything; lazy and unmotivated.
Example
He was seen as a shiftless young man with no goals.
他被看作是一个没有目标的懒惰年轻人。
B2 noun /lɔːntʃ/

Launch

快艇
Meaning
a large motorboat or a boat used to transport people and goods
Example
We took a launch to cross the river.
我们乘坐快艇穿越了河流。
C2 noun /traɪst/

tryst

秘密约会
Meaning
a private romantic meeting between lovers
Example
They arranged a secret tryst in the park.
他们在公园里安排了一个秘密约会。
B1 noun /ˈpɪdʒ.ən/

Pigeon

鸽子
Meaning
a grey and white bird with a fat body that is common in cities
Example
The pigeon pecked at breadcrumbs on the sidewalk.
鸽子在人行道上啄食面包屑。
B1 noun /ˈkiː.wi/

Kiwi

奇异果
Meaning
a small brown fruit with green flesh and black seeds; a flightless bird from New Zealand
Example
I love eating fresh kiwi for breakfast.
我喜欢早餐吃新鲜的奇异果。
A1 adjective /hɑːrd/

hard

困难
Meaning
solid, firm, or difficult to do or endure
Example
The exam was very hard for most students.
对大多数学生来说，考试非常困难。
C1 adjective /ɪˈmeɪʃieɪtɪd/

emaciated

消瘦
Meaning
Abnormally thin or weak, usually due to illness or lack of food.
Example
The emaciated dog was rescued from the abandoned house.
那只消瘦的狗从废弃的房子里被救出来。
B2 noun /pərˈfek.ʃən/

Perfection

完美
Meaning
the state of being complete and without flaws; the highest degree of excellence
Example
The artist spent years trying to achieve perfection in his paintings.
艺术家花了多年时间，试图在他的画作中实现完美。
C2 noun /ˈʌŋɡwənt/

unguent

药膏
Meaning
A soothing or healing ointment applied to the skin.
Example
The doctor applied an unguent to heal the burn.
医生涂抹了药膏来治愈烧伤。
C2 verb /rɪˈpaɪn/

repine

感到不满
Meaning
To feel or express discontent or to long for something.
Example
She did not repine at her misfortune but worked harder to improve her life.
她没有为自己的不幸而感到悲伤，而是更加努力地工作来改善她的生活。
C1 adjective /pəˈmɪs.ɪv/

permissive

宽容的
Meaning
Allowing or characterized by great or excessive freedom of behavior; very lenient or indulgent.
Example
Permissive parenting can sometimes lead to a lack of discipline in children.
宽容的育儿方式有时可能导致孩子缺乏纪律。
B2 adjective /ˈaɪsi/

Icy

冰冷的; 极冷的; 敌对的
Meaning
extremely cold; covered with ice; unfriendly or hostile
Example
The icy wind made everyone shiver.
冰冷的风让每个人都颤抖。
B2 noun, verb /bɒb/

bob

上下摆动
Meaning
a short sudden movement up and down; to move quickly up and down
Example
The small boat began to bob on the waves.
小船开始在波浪上上下摆动。
B1 noun /dɪˈvɪʒən/

division

部门
Meaning
the action of separating something into parts; or a large administrative unit
Example
The company has a separate division for research and development.
公司有一个专门的部门负责研究和开发。
C1 noun /bɪˈriːvmənt/

bereavement

Meaning
The state of having lost a loved one through death.
Example
She received many letters of sympathy during her time of bereavement.
A2 adjective /ˈleɪtɪst/

latest

最新的
Meaning
most recent in time; newest available
Example
She shared the latest updates with the team.
她与团队分享了最新的更新。
B2 adjective /kəˈrɛspɒndɪŋ/

corresponding

相关的
Meaning
matching or related to something
Example
The corresponding page in the book explains the process in detail.
书中的相关页面详细解释了该过程。
C1 noun /ˈstænzə/

stanza

诗节
Meaning
a group of lines forming a unit in a poem or song
Example
The poem begins with a stanza describing nature.
这首诗以一节描述自然的诗句开始。
B2 noun /ˌpɛnɪˈtreɪʃən/

penetration

渗透
Meaning
The act of piercing or entering into something.
Example
The company's market penetration grew rapidly.
公司的市场渗透迅速增长。
C1 noun /məˈrɑːl/

Morale

士气; 精神
Meaning
the confidence, enthusiasm, and discipline of a person or group
Example
The team's morale improved after the victory.
团队的士气在胜利后得到了提高。
C1 noun /maɪm/

Mime

哑剧演员
Meaning
A performer who acts without words, using only gestures and body movements
Example
The street mime entertained the crowd with his invisible box routine.
街头哑剧演员用他的无形盒子表演娱乐了人群。
C2 noun /ˈpɪnəs/

pinnace

小船
Meaning
a small boat, often carried by a larger ship
Example
The sailors used a pinnace to reach the shore.
水手们用小船到达了岸边。
C1 noun /ˈtɛnər/

tenor

男高音 / 一般基调
Meaning
the general meaning, drift, or character of something; a male singing voice between baritone and alto
Example
The overall tenor of his speech was hopeful and reassuring.
他演讲的总体基调是充满希望和安慰的。
C1 noun /ʌnkənˈsɜːrn/

Unconcern

漠不关心
Meaning
lack of worry or interest; indifference
Example
She showed complete unconcern about the criticism.
她对批评表现出了完全的漠不关心。
B2 noun /bɪˈliːvər/

believer

信徒
Meaning
a person who believes in something, especially a religious faith, idea, or principle
Example
She is a strong believer in hard work and honesty.
她坚信努力工作和诚实。
C2 verb /kəˈdʒoʊl/

cajole

哄骗
Meaning
To persuade someone to do something by flattery or gentle urging.
Example
She managed to cajole her friend into joining the trip.
她成功地说服她的朋友加入这次旅行。
B1 adjective /ˈsætɪsfaɪd/

satisfied

满意
Meaning
Pleased or content with what has been achieved or received.
Example
He felt satisfied after finishing his project.
完成项目后，他感到满意。
C1 noun /ˈfʊtˌnoʊt/

foot-note

脚注
Meaning
A note of reference, explanation, or comment placed at the bottom of a page.
Example
The author included a foot-note to explain the historical context.
作者加入了一个脚注，以解释历史背景。
C1 verb /wiːld/

wield

持有，使用
Meaning
To hold and use a weapon, tool, or power effectively.
Example
The warrior wielded his sword with great skill.
战士熟练地使用他的剑。
C2 noun /boʊl/

bole

树干
Meaning
the trunk of a tree
Example
The bole of the tree was thick and strong.
树干又粗又强壮。
B2 verb /rɪˈfreɪn/

refrain

避免
Meaning
To hold oneself back from doing something.
Example
Please refrain from smoking in this area.
请勿在此区域内吸烟。
C2 verb /ˈtɪpəl/

tipple

小酌
Meaning
to drink alcohol, especially regularly or in small amounts
Example
He likes to tipple at the local pub after work.
他喜欢在工作后去当地的酒吧小酌一杯。
B2 noun/verb /pɜːrk/

perk

福利
Meaning
A benefit or advantage associated with a job; or to become more lively or cheerful.
Example
One of the perks of working here is free lunch every Friday.
在这里工作的一项福利是每周五免费午餐。
B2 noun/verb /stʌnt/

stunt

Meaning
a daring or unusual action performed for entertainment or publicity; to hinder growth or development
Example
The actor performed a dangerous stunt in the movie.
A2 determiner/adjective /ˈfjuːər/

fewer

更少
Meaning
a smaller number of; not as many
Example
Fewer people attended the meeting than expected.
参加会议的人数比预期的少。
B2 adjective /ˈspiːtʃləs/

speechless

无言
Meaning
Unable to speak because of shock, surprise, or strong emotion.
Example
She was speechless when she received the award.
她获得奖项时无言以对。
C2 adjective /ˈɑːbdjʊrət/

obdurate

固执
Meaning
Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action.
Example
He remained obdurate despite everyone's pleas.
尽管大家的恳求，他依然固执。
B1 noun /ˌsiːiːˈoʊ/

ceo

首席执行官
Meaning
The highest-ranking person in a company, responsible for overall management.
Example
The CEO announced a new strategy for the company.
CEO宣布了公司的一项新战略。
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？
B2 verb, noun /ˈtæk.əl/

tackle

Meaning
to try to deal with or solve a difficult problem; to physically stop someone in sports by knocking them down
Example
The coach taught the players how to tackle properly.
C2 noun /ˈdɛsɪkənt/

desiccant

干燥剂
Meaning
a substance that absorbs moisture and keeps things dry
Example
Silica gel packets are commonly used as a desiccant in packaging.
硅胶包通常作为干燥剂用于包装中。
A2 noun /ˈeɪn.dʒəl/

Angel

天使
Meaning
a spiritual being believed to act as an attendant, agent, or messenger of God
Example
She looked like an angel in her white dress.
她穿着白裙子看起来像一个天使。