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B2 noun /ˈmæt.rəs/

Mattress

床垫
Meaning
a large rectangular pad for supporting the reclining body, used as or on a bed
Example
We bought a new mattress for our bedroom.
我们为我们的卧室买了一个新床垫。
B1 noun ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ æps

language apps

语言学习应用
Meaning
Mobile or computer applications designed to help users learn new languages through interactive lessons and exercises.
Example
Language apps make learning easier.
语言应用程序使学习变得更加容易。
C1 noun /ˈfrek.əl/

Freckle

雀斑
Meaning
a small brownish spot on the skin, often becoming more pronounced through exposure to the sun
Example
Her face was covered with cute freckles that appeared every summer.
她的脸上覆盖着可爱的雀斑，每年夏天都会出现。
B2 noun /kɒk/

Cock

公鸡
Meaning
an adult male chicken
Example
The cock crowed loudly at dawn to wake everyone up.
公鸡在黎明时分大声啼叫，唤醒了所有人。
B1 noun /ˈpæsɪdʒ/

passage

狭窄的通道; 片段/引用; 从一个状态或地方到另一个的过程
Meaning
a narrow way through or between; a section of text or music; the process of moving from one state or place to another
Example
The narrow passage led from the courtyard to the library.
狭窄的通道从庭院通向图书馆。
C2 adjective /ˈnjuː.trɪ.tɪv/

nutritive

营养的
Meaning
Relating to nutrition; having nourishing qualities.
Example
The nutritive value of the fruit is very high.
水果的营养价值非常高。
B2 noun /lɪˈdʒɪtɪməsi/

legitimacy

合法性
Meaning
the quality of being accepted as right, proper, or lawful
Example
The legitimacy of the election was questioned by observers.
选举的合法性受到观察员的质疑。
B1 noun /sɛks/

sex

性别
Meaning
the biological distinction between male and female; sexual activity
Example
He was asked about his sex at the doctor's office.
医生办公室询问了他的性别。
C2 noun /luːˈsɪd.ə.ti/

lucidity

清晰
Meaning
Clarity of thought or style; the quality of being easily understood.
Example
His explanation had great lucidity, making it easy to understand.
他的解释非常清晰，使得理解变得容易。
C2 adjective /dɛˈspɒtɪk/

despotic

专制
Meaning
exercising power in a cruel, oppressive, or authoritarian way
Example
The king’s despotic rule left the people in misery.
国王的专制统治使人民陷入了痛苦。
A2 adjective /prəˈfɛʃənl/

professional

专业
Meaning
relating to a job that requires special training or education
Example
She is a professional dancer who performs internationally.
她是一位专业舞者，国际上有表演。
C2 adjective /ˈsɪnjuːi/

sinewy

肌肉发达且强壮
Meaning
Lean and muscular; strong and tough.
Example
The athlete had a sinewy build that showed his strength.
运动员有着结实的肌肉，展示了他的力量。
B2 noun, verb /ˈbʌŋkər/

bunker

地堡
Meaning
a reinforced underground shelter; to place or store something in a protected place
Example
They hid in a bunker during the air raid.
空袭期间他们躲在地堡里。
C2 adjective /ˈpɪrɪk/

pyrrhic

皮洛斯式胜利
Meaning
A victory won at such a great cost that it is almost equivalent to defeat.
Example
The general declared the battle a pyrrhic victory due to heavy losses.
由于巨大的损失，指挥官宣布战斗为皮洛斯式胜利。
C1 verb /dʌb/

dub

配音
Meaning
to give a name or label to something; to add a soundtrack to a film or recording
Example
The movie was dubbed into several languages for international release.
这部电影为国际发行而配音成多种语言。
C2 noun /loʊd/

lode

矿脉
Meaning
A rich source of something, often a vein of valuable metal in the earth.
Example
The miners discovered a rich lode of silver.
矿工发现了一个丰富的银矿脉。
C1 adjective /ˈlɔː.ləs/

Lawless

无律; 无政府主义; 混乱; 犯罪
Meaning
without law; anarchic; unruly; criminal
Example
The frontier town was known for its lawless behavior and chaos.
边境城市以其无律行为和混乱而闻名。
A1 verb /feɪs/

face

mianlin
Meaning
to confront or deal with; to turn toward; to have the front in a particular direction
Example
She had to face many challenges in her new job.
Ta biyao mianlin hen duo tiaozhan zai ta de xin gongzuo zhong.
C2 verb /ɪˈnjʊər/

inure

习惯
Meaning
To become accustomed to something, especially something unpleasant.
Example
Soldiers quickly became inured to the harsh conditions.
士兵们迅速适应了严酷的条件。
C1 noun /səˈvɪləti/

civility

文明
Meaning
Polite and courteous behavior.
Example
He treated his opponent with civility despite their differences.
他以文明礼貌对待他的对手，尽管他们之间存在差异。
B2 verb /dɪˈtɜːr/

deter

Meaning
to discourage someone from doing something by instilling doubt or fear
Example
High fines are meant to deter people from breaking the law.
C1 verb /trʌdʒ/

trudge

艰难行走
Meaning
To walk slowly and with heavy steps, typically because of exhaustion or harsh conditions.
Example
They had to trudge through the snow to reach the village.
他们不得不在雪中艰难地行走才能到达村庄。
C1 verb /ˈtɑːrnɪʃ/

tarnish

Meaning
To lose luster, especially as a result of exposure to air or moisture; to damage reputation.
Example
The silver jewelry tarnished quickly when left in the open air.
B1 verb /siːl/

seal

封闭，密封
Meaning
to close or secure something tightly or officially confirm something
Example
He sealed the envelope before sending the letter.
他在寄信之前封住了信封。
C2 adjective /ˈsɒmnələnt/

somnolent

昏昏欲睡
Meaning
Sleepy or drowsy; causing a desire to sleep.
Example
The somnolent lecture made half the class fall asleep.
那堂昏昏欲睡的讲座让一半的班级都睡着了。
B2 adjective ˌɒp.ərˈeɪ.ʃən.əl

operational

操作的
Meaning
In working order; ready for use.
Example
The space project will be operational by 2025.
太空项目将在2025年投入使用。
C1 verb /dʒɒt/

jot

快速且简洁地写下
Meaning
to write something quickly and briefly
Example
She jotted down his phone number on a napkin.
她在餐巾纸上迅速记下了他的电话号码。
C1 noun /ˈhæŋ.ər/

Hangar

飞机库
Meaning
a large building with extensive floor area, typically for housing aircraft; an aircraft shelter
Example
The airplane was stored safely in the hangar during the severe thunderstorm.
飞机在强烈雷暴中安全地停放在飞机库中。
C1 adjective /ɪˈvɒkətɪv/

evocative

唤起的
Meaning
bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind
Example
The music was evocative of her childhood memories.
这段音乐唤起了她的童年回忆。
B2 noun /kraɪst/

christ

基督
Meaning
the title given to Jesus, considered the Messiah in Christianity
Example
Christ is central to Christian faith.
基督是基督教信仰的核心。
C2 noun /ˈbɪbliəfaɪl/

bibliophile

书迷
Meaning
A person who loves or collects books.
Example
She is a true bibliophile who spends weekends at old bookstores.
她是一个真正的书迷，周末都在旧书店度过。
B2 noun (plural) /skræps/

scraps

剩菜
Meaning
Small pieces left over from something; also small fights or quarrels.
Example
The dog ate the scraps from the table.
狗吃了桌子上的剩菜。
C1 noun /ˈnɑː.sɪ.sɪ.zəm/

narcissism

自恋
Meaning
Excessive interest in or admiration of oneself; extreme selfishness.
Example
His excessive narcissism made it difficult for him to empathize with others.
他的过度自恋让他很难同情他人。
B2 noun sɛlf rɪˈlaɪ.əns

self-reliance

自给自足
Meaning
Reliance on one's own powers and resources rather than those of others; independence.
Example
Self-reliance helps build confidence.
自给自足帮助建立自信。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈvɜːs/

Inverse

相反的；反向的
Meaning
opposite in order, nature, or effect; reversed
Example
There is an inverse relationship between price and demand.
价格和需求之间存在逆向关系。
C1 noun/verb mælˈfʌŋk.ʃən

malfunction

故障
Meaning
A failure to function normally or satisfactorily; a defect or breakdown.
Example
The engine malfunctioned due to overheating.
发动机因过热而发生故障。
C1 noun /ˈkroʊ.bɑːr/

Crowbar

撬棍
Meaning
a heavy iron bar with a curved end used as a lever for prying things apart
Example
He used a crowbar to remove the old nails.
他用撬棍把旧钉子取了出来。
C2 noun /ˈvaɪkaʊnt/

viscount

副伯爵
Meaning
A British nobleman ranking below an earl and above a baron.
Example
The viscount inherited the estate from his father.
副伯爵从父亲那里继承了庄园。
B2 noun /dəˈmeɪn/

domain

领域
Meaning
An area of knowledge, activity, or territory over which control is exercised.
Example
Mathematics is her main domain of expertise.
数学是她主要的专业领域。
C2 noun /ˈbrɪɡ.ənd/

brigand

强盗
Meaning
A member of a gang that ambushes and robs people in forests or mountains; a bandit.
Example
The travelers were attacked by brigands in the mountains.
旅行者在山中被强盗袭击。
B2 noun /ˈɡlɔː.ri/

Glory

荣耀; 光辉; 荣誉
Meaning
magnificent beauty or splendor; praise, honor, and distinction; a state of absolute happiness
Example
The athlete basked in the glory of winning the Olympic gold medal.
运动员沐浴在赢得奥林匹克金牌的光荣中。
B2 noun /ˌɛdɪˈtɔːriəl/

editorial

社论
Meaning
A newspaper article expressing the opinion of the editor or publisher.
Example
The newspaper published an editorial criticizing government policy.
报纸发布了一篇批评政府政策的社论。
C1 adjective /ˈvæljənt/

Valiant

英勇的; 英雄的
Meaning
showing courage or determination; brave and heroic
Example
The valiant soldier fought bravely to protect his country.
英勇的士兵勇敢地战斗，保护了他的国家。
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。
B1 adjective /ˈɪnər/

inner

内在的
Meaning
Located inside or closer to the center; relating to one’s thoughts or feelings.
Example
She shared her inner thoughts with her best friend.
她与她最好的朋友分享了她的内心想法。
C1 adjective /ˈdʒɑː.rɪŋ/

jarring

刺耳的，震惊的
Meaning
Striking or shocking in a way that creates a strong contrast or clash.
Example
The sudden loud noise was jarring to everyone in the room.
突然的响亮噪音让房间里每个人都感到震惊。
C2 noun /ˈhɔːrn.bɪl/

Hornbill

角嘴鸟
Meaning
a large tropical bird with a large curved beak and often a horn-like projection
Example
The colorful hornbill perched on the highest branch.
五彩斑斓的霍恩比尔停在了最高的树枝上。
A2 noun /ˈɔr.dər/

Order

命令; 顺序
Meaning
a command or instruction; the arrangement of things following a particular sequence
Example
The teacher gave an order to sit down quietly.
老师下达了安静坐下的命令。
C2 adjective /ˈvɜːrdənt/

verdant

青葱
Meaning
Green with grass or other rich vegetation; lush and fertile.
Example
The hills looked verdant after the monsoon rains.
经过季风雨后，山丘看起来绿意盎然。
C1 verb /əˈpɔːl/

appall

震惊
Meaning
To shock or horrify someone with something unpleasant or bad.
Example
The cruelty of the crime appalled the entire community.
犯罪的残忍让整个社区震惊。
C1 noun /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃɪˈeɪʃən/

differentiation

差异化, 区分
Meaning
The action or process of differentiating or distinguishing between things.
Example
Differentiation from competitors can create a unique market position.
从竞争者中实现差异化可以创建独特的市场地位。
B2 verb /əbˈzɔːrb/

absorb

吸收
Meaning
to take in or soak up a liquid, energy, or information
Example
The sponge absorbed all the water.
海绵吸收了所有的水。
B1 adjective /ˈsekənderi/

secondary

次要的
Meaning
Less important than something else; derived from or dependent on something primary.
Example
Safety is our primary concern, while speed is only secondary.
安全是我们的主要关注，而速度只是次要的。
A2 noun /spɔːt/

sport

体育
Meaning
an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment
Example
Football is a popular sport around the world.
足球是全球流行的体育运动。
C2 verb ˈlev.ɪ.teɪ.tɪŋ

levitating

悬浮
Meaning
Rising and hovering in the air, especially as a result of supernatural or magical power.
Example
The levitating structure is an engineering marvel.
这座悬浮结构是一个工程奇迹。
C2 adjective /fəˈlɪsɪtəs/

felicitous

恰当的, 合适的或令人愉快的; 由好运或幸福标志
Meaning
well-chosen, appropriate, or pleasing; marked by good fortune or happiness
Example
She made a felicitous remark that lightened the mood.
她做了一个恰到好处的评论，使气氛轻松了。
C2 noun /ˈfiːəlti/

fealty

忠诚与效忠
Meaning
loyalty or allegiance, especially to a sovereign or lord
Example
The knight swore fealty to his king.
骑士向国王宣誓效忠。
C1 adjective /ɪˌlɪzəˈbiːθən/

elizabethan

伊丽莎白时代
Meaning
Relating to the reign of Queen Elizabeth I of England (1558–1603), especially the style of that period.
Example
Shakespeare wrote many of his plays during the Elizabethan era.
莎士比亚在伊丽莎白时代写了许多剧作。
A2 noun /ˈfer.i.teɪl/

Fairy-tale

童话故事
Meaning
a children's story about magical and imaginary beings and lands
Example
Children love listening to fairy-tales before bedtime.
孩子们喜欢在睡觉前听童话故事。
C2 adjective /ˈdɛsəlˌtɔːri/

desultory

杂乱无章
Meaning
lacking a clear plan, purpose, or enthusiasm
Example
His desultory conversation bored the audience.
他那杂乱无章的谈话让观众感到无聊。
B1 noun /ˈvɜːr.ʒən/

Version

版本; 形式; 叙述
Meaning
a particular form or variation of something; an account of an event
Example
This is the latest version of the software.
这是软件的最新版本。
B2 verb /rɪˈzɛmbəl/

resemble

像
Meaning
to look like or be similar to something or someone
Example
She resembles her mother in both appearance and mannerisms.
她在外貌和举止上都像她母亲。
C1 adjective /prəˈpɔːrʃənət/

proportionate

成比例的
Meaning
Corresponding in size, degree, or intensity; balanced in relation.
Example
The punishment should be proportionate to the crime.
惩罚应该与犯罪成比例。
A2 verb /kəmˈpliːt/

complete

完成
Meaning
to finish making or doing something; to bring something to an end
Example
She managed to complete the project on time.
她按时完成了这个项目。
B1 noun/verb /wuːnd/

wound

幸福
Meaning
an injury to the body or to harm someone
Example
He received a deep wound on his arm.
她无法掩饰她得到奖项时的幸福。
C2 noun /ˈrɛk.tɪ.tjuːd/

rectitude

正直
Meaning
Morally correct behavior or thinking; righteousness and integrity.
Example
His rectitude earned him respect in society.
他的正直让他在社会中赢得了尊重。
B2 noun /ˌek.əˈnɒm.ɪk səˌsteɪ.nəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

economic sustainability

经济可持续性
Meaning
The ability of an economy to support a defined level of economic production indefinitely.
Example
Economic sustainability drives long-term growth.
经济可持续性推动长期增长。
C2 noun /ˈɡælvəˌnɪzəm/

galvanism

伽尔瓦尼主义
Meaning
Electricity produced by chemical action, especially in a battery; the therapeutic use of electricity in medicine.
Example
Galvanism played a key role in early experiments with electricity.
伽尔瓦尼主义在早期的电学实验中发挥了关键作用。
C1 verb /ɪˈroʊd/

erode

侵蚀
Meaning
to gradually wear away or destroy by natural forces such as water, wind, or chemical action
Example
The coastline has begun to erode due to constant waves.
海岸线因持续的波浪开始侵蚀。
B2 noun /ˈædvərtaɪzər/

advertiser

广告商
Meaning
a person or company that advertises a product, service, or event
Example
The advertiser paid millions for a Super Bowl commercial spot.
广告商为超级碗广告位置支付了数百万。
C1 noun /kʌˈstoʊ.di.ən/

Custodian

看门人; 守护者; 管理员
Meaning
a person who has responsibility for or looks after something; a caretaker or guardian
Example
The school custodian ensures that all buildings are clean and secure.
学校管理员确保所有建筑物干净和安全。
C2 noun /dɪˈstreɪnər/

distrainor

财产征收人
Meaning
a person, usually a landlord, who seizes another's property for unpaid debt or rent
Example
The distrainor took possession of the tenant's car until the debt was cleared.
财产征收人扣押了租户的车，直到债务清偿。
B1 noun /ˈfʌndɪŋ/

funding

资金
Meaning
financial support for a project or organization
Example
The startup is seeking funding from investors.
初创公司正在寻求投资者的资金支持。
A2 verb /əˈtend/

attend

参加
Meaning
to be present at; to give attention to; to take care of
Example
I will attend the conference next week.
我下周会参加会议。
C1 verb /ˈɑːrbɪtreɪt/

arbitrate

仲裁
Meaning
to settle a dispute between two parties by acting as an impartial judge
Example
The committee agreed to arbitrate the contract dispute.
委员会同意仲裁合同争议。
B2 adjective /ˈpɔɪ.zən.əs/

Poisonous

有毒的; 毒性; 致命的
Meaning
containing poison; toxic; deadly
Example
The snake is highly poisonous and dangerous.
这条蛇非常有毒且危险。
C1 noun /ˈskrɪmɪdʒ/

scrimmage

练习赛
Meaning
A practice game or informal match, often in sports, especially football.
Example
The team had a scrimmage before the official season started.
在正式赛季开始之前，球队进行了一场练习赛。
B2 adjective /trɔːˈmætɪk/

traumatic

创伤的
Meaning
Deeply distressing or disturbing, often related to emotional or physical injury.
Example
The accident was a traumatic experience for the entire family.
这场事故对整个家庭来说是一次创伤的经历。
C1 adjective /pəˈtɜːrnəl/

paternal

父亲的
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a father.
Example
He took a paternal interest in the boy’s education.
他对男孩的教育表现出父亲般的兴趣。
C2 adjective /ˌhæfˈbeɪkt/

half-baked

半生不熟
Meaning
poorly thought out or badly planned
Example
The manager quickly rejected his half-baked proposal.
经理迅速拒绝了他半生不熟的提案。
B1 verb /stiːl/

steal

偷窃
Meaning
to take something without permission; to rob
Example
It's wrong to steal from others.
从别人那里偷东西是错的。
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。
C2 noun /ˌlɛdʒərdəˈmeɪn/

legerdemain

魔术, 欺骗
Meaning
skillful use of one's hands when performing tricks; deception or trickery
Example
The magician's legerdemain left the audience amazed.
魔术师的手法让观众惊讶不已。
B2 noun, verb /striːk/

streak

条纹或线；快速移动至指定方向
Meaning
a long, thin line or mark; to move very quickly in a specified direction
Example
Lightning streaked across the night sky.
闪电划过夜空。
C2 noun /ˈpjuː.pɪ.lɪdʒ/

pupilage

学徒状态
Meaning
The state of being a pupil or under instruction.
Example
During his pupilage, he studied law under a senior barrister.
在他的学徒状态期间，他在一位资深律师的指导下学习了法律。
C1 verb /ˈdʒɪtər/

jitter

颤抖
Meaning
to shake or tremble slightly, often from fear, nervousness, or excitement
Example
He began to jitter nervously before giving his speech.
他在发表演讲前开始紧张地发抖。
B2 noun /kəˈrɪkjələm/

curriculum

课程
Meaning
The subjects comprising a course of study in a school, college, or university.
Example
The school updated its curriculum to include more digital literacy courses.
学校更新了其课程，增加了更多的数字素养课程。
B2 noun /mɪθ/

myth

神话
Meaning
A traditional story explaining natural or social phenomena, often involving supernatural beings; a widely held but false belief.
Example
The myth of the phoenix tells of a bird reborn from its ashes.
凤凰的神话讲述了一只从灰烬中重生的鸟。
C1 noun /ədˈmɪtəns/

admittance

进入
Meaning
the process or fact of entering or being allowed to enter a place
Example
No admittance without a valid ticket.
没有有效票据不能进入。
C1 noun /ˈmænɪkɪn/

mannequin

模特
Meaning
a life-sized model of a human figure used by shops to display clothes
Example
The mannequin in the shop window was dressed in a red gown.
商店橱窗里的曼尼奎恩穿着一件红色长裙。
B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsəlɪŋ/

counseling

咨询
Meaning
professional guidance or therapy to help resolve personal or psychological problems
Example
She decided to go for counseling after feeling stressed for months.
在感到几个月的压力后，她决定去咨询。
C2 adjective /rəˈʃɛrʃ/

recherche

稀有
Meaning
Rare, exotic, or obscure, often in a sophisticated or refined way.
Example
The gallery displayed many recherche artworks from unknown artists.
画廊展示了许多未知艺术家的稀有艺术作品。
A2 noun /ˈbeɪsˌbɔːl/

baseball

棒球
Meaning
a sport in which two teams try to score runs by hitting a ball and running around bases
Example
He loves watching baseball games on TV.
他喜欢在电视上观看棒球比赛。
C1 verb /ˈswɪndl/

swindle

欺骗
Meaning
to cheat someone out of money or possessions by deceit
Example
The con artist tried to swindle the old man out of his savings.
骗子试图骗取老人的储蓄。
C1 noun /ˈraɪtʃəsnəs/

righteousness

正义
Meaning
the quality of being morally right or justifiable
Example
His life was dedicated to righteousness and truth.
他的一生致力于正义和真理。
C1 adjective /ˈpɜːrmiəbl̩/

permeable

可渗透的
Meaning
allowing liquids or gases to pass through
Example
The soil in this area is very permeable to water.
这个地区的土壤对水非常可渗透。
C1 noun /səˈrɛn.ɪ.ti/

serenity

宁静
Meaning
The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled.
Example
Meditation helps in achieving inner serenity.
冥想有助于实现内心的平静。
C2 noun /ˌɑːrbəˈriːtəm/

arboretum

植物园
Meaning
a place where trees, shrubs, and plants are grown for scientific study or public display
Example
We visited the city’s arboretum to learn about exotic trees.
我们参观了城市的植物园，了解异国树木。
A2 adjective /ˈplɛzənt/

pleasant

愉快的，令人愉悦的
Meaning
giving a sense of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction
Example
We had a pleasant evening at the park.
我们在公园度过了一个愉快的晚上。
B1 adjective dɪˈleɪd

delayed

延迟的
Meaning
Late or postponed; happening later than planned or expected.
Example
The Artemis mission was delayed due to technical challenges.
阿耳忒弥斯任务由于技术问题被延迟。
C2 noun /əˈkwɪtəns/

acquittance

收据
Meaning
a written receipt acknowledging payment or discharge of a debt
Example
He demanded an acquittance after paying the loan.
他要求在支付贷款后获得一张收据。
B2 noun, verb /rɪər/

rear

后面 / 抚养
Meaning
the back part of something; to bring up or raise children or animals
Example
The mother cat reared her kittens in a quiet corner.
母猫在安静的角落里抚养她的猫仔。
C1 verb /səˈkʌm/

succumb

Meaning
To give in to pressure, temptation, or illness; to yield or fail to resist.
Example
He finally succumbed to his illness after a long struggle.
C1 noun /ˈɔr.i.ənt/

Orient

东方，尤其是东亚国家
Meaning
the East, especially countries of eastern Asia; to determine one's position or direction
Example
Many spices come from the Orient.
许多香料来自东方。
C1 noun /ˈpɜːrɡəˌtɔːri/

purgatory

Meaning
A place or state of suffering inhabited by the souls of sinners who are expiating their sins before going to heaven; a temporary condition of torment or suffering.
Example
After the accident, the long recovery felt like a kind of purgatory.
C1 noun /poʊˈɛt.ɪks/

poetics

诗学，诗歌理论
Meaning
the study or theory of poetry and its principles
Example
He wrote a book on poetics explaining the art of verse.
他写了一本关于诗学的书，解释了诗歌的艺术。
A1 pronoun /ʌs/

us

我们
Meaning
used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people as the object of a verb or preposition
Example
She gave us a gift.
她给了我们一个礼物。
C1 noun /ˈpoʊlstər/

pollster

民意调查员
Meaning
a person or organization that conducts surveys to gauge public opinion
Example
The pollster predicted a close election outcome.
民意调查员预测了一个接近的选举结果。
A2 noun /biːn/

Bean

豆
Meaning
an edible seed, typically kidney-shaped, growing in long pods on certain leguminous plants
Example
We planted green beans in our vegetable garden this spring.
我们在春天把绿豆种植在我们的蔬菜园里。
C1 noun /ɡroʊv/

grove

林地 / 小果园
Meaning
A small group of trees growing close together.
Example
They walked through the orange grove.
他们走过橙树林。
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。
B2 verb ˈjuːnɪfaɪ

unify

统一
Meaning
To make or become united, uniform, or whole; to bring together into a single unit.
Example
Adolescents unify with peers for social acceptance.
青少年为了社会接纳与同伴统一。
B2 verb /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/

discharge

出院
Meaning
to release or dismiss from duty; to emit or give off
Example
The hospital will discharge the patient tomorrow.
医院明天将出院病人。
B2 noun /əˈsʌmpʃən/

Assumption

假设
Meaning
a thing that is accepted as true without proof; a supposition
Example
His assumption about the weather proved to be wrong.
他关于天气的假设被证明是错误的。
B2 adjective ˌiːkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl

ecological

生态的
Meaning
Relating to ecology or the environment.
Example
Deforestation threatens the ecological balance of the planet.
森林砍伐威胁到地球的生态平衡。
C2 adjective /ˈnɔɪ.səm/

Noisome

恶臭的; 有害的或令人不快的
Meaning
having an extremely offensive smell; harmful or unpleasant
Example
The noisome smell from the garbage made everyone cover their noses.
垃圾散发出的恶臭让每个人都捂住了鼻子。
B1 noun /ˈwɪtnəs/

Witness

证人
Meaning
a person who sees an event, typically a crime or accident; someone who gives evidence in a court of law
Example
The witness testified in court yesterday.
证人昨天在法庭上作证。
C2 noun /ˈæntɪk/

antic

滑稽
Meaning
a playful, funny, or silly act or gesture
Example
The children laughed at the clown’s antics.
孩子们笑着看小丑的滑稽动作。
C2 noun /ˌæpəˈleɪʃən/

appellation

名称 / 称号
Meaning
a name or title
Example
The city has earned the appellation 'The Big Apple'.
这座城市获得了‘大苹果’的称号。
A2 noun /brɪk/

brick

砖块
Meaning
A rectangular block of clay or similar material used in building walls and other structures.
Example
The workers laid brick after brick to build the wall.
工人们一块接一块地放砖来建造墙壁。
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。