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A2 noun /miːl/

Meal

餐
Meaning
food that is prepared and eaten at a specific time
Example
We enjoyed a delicious meal at the restaurant.
我们在餐厅享用了美味的餐点。
A2 noun /wʊlf/

Wolf

狼
Meaning
a wild carnivorous mammal which is the largest member of the dog family
Example
The wolf howled at the full moon.
狼对着满月嚎叫。
C1 noun /ˈmɒnəˌθiːɪzəm/

monotheism

一神论
Meaning
The belief in the existence of only one God.
Example
Islam and Christianity are religions based on monotheism.
伊斯兰教和基督教是基于一神论的宗教。
C1 noun /ˈpær.ə.kiːt/

Parakeet

鹦鹉
Meaning
a small colorful parrot with a long tail, often kept as a pet
Example
The green parakeet learned to say hello.
绿色鹦鹉学会了说你好。
C2 verb /ˈvaʊtʃ.seɪf/

vouchsafe

赐予
Meaning
to grant or give something in a gracious or condescending manner
Example
He vouchsafed them a rare smile.
他赐予了他们一个罕见的微笑。
B2 noun, verb /ˈædɪkt/ (noun), /əˈdɪkt/ (verb)

addict

成瘾者
Meaning
a person who is unable to stop using a harmful substance or doing something harmful; to cause someone to become dependent on something
Example
He is a video game addict who spends hours playing every day.
他是一个视频游戏上瘾者，每天花几个小时玩游戏。
A2 adverb /ˈfaɪ.nəl.i/

Finally

终于
Meaning
at last; after a long time; in the end; as the last point
Example
After years of hard work, she finally achieved her goal.
经过多年的努力工作，她终于达成了自己的目标。
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。
B2 adjective /suːˈpɜːrb/

superb

极好的
Meaning
extremely good; excellent
Example
The hotel provided superb service during our stay.
酒店在我们停留期间提供了极好的服务。
C2 noun /ˈɒlɪv bɑːb/

Olive barb

橄榄鲃
Meaning
A small freshwater fish with olive-colored body and barbels
Example
The olive barb is commonly found in South Asian rivers.
橄榄鲃常见于南亚的河流中。
A2 modal verb /ʃæl/

shall

将
Meaning
used to express the future or indicate an intention or determination
Example
I shall return before sunset.
我将在日落之前回来。
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 noun /ˈrɪɡər/

rigor

严格
Meaning
strictness, severity, or demanding conditions
Example
The training was carried out with great rigor.
培训以极大的严格性进行。
C2 noun /ˈtrɛsəl/

trestle

支架
Meaning
a frame or support consisting of a horizontal beam held up by two pairs of sloping legs, used especially for supporting a bridge or table
Example
The workers built a wooden trestle to support the temporary bridge.
工人们建造了一个木制支架来支撑临时桥梁。
B2 adjective /ˈstʌnɪŋ/

stunning

令人惊叹
Meaning
extremely impressive or attractive
Example
The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely stunning.
从山顶看到的景色简直令人惊叹。
A1 noun /ˈdrɪŋkɪŋ/

drinking

喝
Meaning
the act of consuming liquids, especially alcohol
Example
Drinking too much water at once can make you feel bloated.
一次喝太多水可能会让你感到腹胀。
C1 adjective /ɪkˈsaɪtəbl̩/

excitable

易激动的
Meaning
easily excited or emotionally aroused
Example
The child was excitable and laughed at every small thing.
这个孩子很容易激动，对每个小事都笑。
A2 noun /ˈɔːtəm/

autumn

秋天
Meaning
the season between summer and winter, when leaves fall from trees
Example
The trees look beautiful in autumn, with colorful leaves falling.
秋天的树木看起来很美，五彩斑斓的树叶正在掉落。
B1 noun ˌkɒn.səˈveɪ.ʃən

conservation

保护
Meaning
The protection of plants and animals, natural areas, and interesting and important structures and buildings, especially from the damaging effects of human activity.
Example
Conservation of forests is crucial for climate stability.
森林保护对气候稳定至关重要。
C1 noun dɪˌlɪb.əˈreɪ.ʃən

deliberation

深思熟虑
Meaning
Long and careful consideration or discussion.
Example
The agreement was finalized after much deliberation.
协议在经过长时间的深思熟虑后最终确定。
A1 noun /suːp/

Soup

汤
Meaning
a liquid food made by boiling meat, vegetables, or other ingredients in water
Example
I had a bowl of chicken soup for lunch.
我午餐吃了一碗鸡汤。
A2 noun /ˈpɜːr.pəl/

Purple

紫色
Meaning
a color intermediate between red and blue; violet color
Example
The purple flowers bloomed beautifully in the garden.
紫色的花朵在花园中美丽地盛开。
C2 noun /bɛk/

beck

召唤手势 / 小溪
Meaning
a gesture of beckoning; a small stream or brook (chiefly Northern English)
Example
The servant came at his master's beck and call.
仆人应主人召唤立即到来。
B2 noun /rɪb/

Rib

肋骨
Meaning
one of the curved bones that protect the chest and lungs
Example
He broke his rib in the accident.
他在事故中断了一根肋骨。
B2 verb /rɪˈtriːt/

retreat

撤退
Meaning
to move back or withdraw from a position or situation
Example
The soldiers had to retreat after losing the battle.
士兵们在失去战斗后不得不撤退。
C2 verb /ɛkˈskɔːrieɪt/

excoriate

严厉批评
Meaning
To strongly criticize someone; to denounce severely.
Example
The critic excoriated the film for its poor script.
评论家因影片的糟糕剧本而严厉批评了该片。
C1 noun /mɪkst ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi/

mixed economy

混合经济
Meaning
An economic system where both government and private sector operate together.
Example
Most countries today follow a mixed economy model.
如今，大多数国家遵循混合经济模式。
B1 adjective /ˈmɪzərəbəl/

Miserable

悲惨; 不幸; 引起痛苦
Meaning
very unhappy; wretched; causing suffering
Example
He felt miserable after losing his job.
他失去工作后感到非常痛苦。
C1 verb, noun /mjuːz/

muse

Meaning
to think deeply about something; a source of inspiration, especially for an artist or writer
Example
She sat by the window to muse about her future.
C1 noun /ˈɒfʃuːt/

offshoot

分支
Meaning
A branch or result that develops from something larger or more important.
Example
The startup was an offshoot of a major tech company.
这家初创公司是一个大型科技公司分支。
B2 noun ˌæn.tiˈɒk.sɪ.dənt

antioxidant

抗氧化剂
Meaning
A substance that may prevent or delay some types of cell damage by neutralizing free radicals.
Example
Green tea contains powerful antioxidants that slow aging.
绿茶含有强效的抗氧化剂，可以减缓衰老。
B2 adjective /ˈkwɜːrki/

quirky

奇特的
Meaning
Unusual in an interesting, charming, or odd way.
Example
She has a quirky sense of fashion that makes her stand out.
她有一种奇特的时尚感，使她与众不同。
B1 noun /bæŋ/

Bang

突然的响声; 强烈的撞击或打击
Meaning
a sudden loud noise; a hard blow or hit
Example
The door closed with a loud bang that woke everyone up.
门关上时发出一声巨响，吵醒了所有人。
B2 noun /rɪˈsiː.vər/

Receiver

接收器
Meaning
a person or thing that receives something; the part of a telephone containing the earpiece and mouthpiece
Example
She picked up the receiver to answer the phone call.
她拿起听筒接听电话。
C1 noun /ɪnˈtaɪərəti/

entirety

完整性
Meaning
the whole of something; the complete form
Example
He watched the movie in its entirety.
他完整地看完了这部电影。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈrɪəl/

unreal

不真实的
Meaning
not real or not based on reality; exaggerated or imaginary
Example
The experience felt unreal after the sudden news.
突如其来的消息后，这种经历感觉不真实。
C2 noun /niˈɒlədʒi/

neology

使用新词或研究其起源
Meaning
The use of new words or the study of their origin.
Example
The professor specialized in neology, studying the creation of modern slang.
教授专注于新词学，研究现代俚语的创造。
B2 verb /kənˈsiːd/

concede

Meaning
to admit something is true or valid, often reluctantly
Example
She finally conceded that she was wrong.
C1 verb /bɪˈsiːdʒ/

besiege

围困
Meaning
to surround a place with armed forces to capture it; to overwhelm with requests or attention
Example
The city was besieged by enemy troops.
城市被敌军包围了。
B2 noun /nɪˌɡoʊ.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

Negotiation

旨在达成协议的讨论; 谈判
Meaning
discussion aimed at reaching an agreement; bargaining
Example
The negotiation between the two companies lasted for weeks.
两家公司之间的谈判持续了好几个星期。
B1 noun /trəˈdɪʃ.ən/

Tradition

传统
Meaning
the transmission of customs or beliefs from generation to generation; a long-established custom or belief
Example
It's a family tradition to gather for dinner every Sunday evening.
这是我们每周日晚上全家聚餐的传统。
C2 noun /ˈɛpəlɛt/

epaulet

肩章
Meaning
An ornamental shoulder piece on a garment, especially on the coat or jacket of a military uniform.
Example
The general’s uniform had a golden epaulet on each shoulder.
将军的制服上每只肩膀上都有一个金色的肩章。
C1 adjective /ˈpælpəbl̩/

palpable

幸福
Meaning
easily perceived or felt; so intense as to seem almost tangible
Example
There was a palpable sense of excitement in the room.
当她收到奖项时，她无法隐藏自己的幸福感。
C1 noun /ˈaʊtriːtʃ/

outreach

援助扩展
Meaning
The act of providing services or support to people who might not otherwise have access to them.
Example
The charity launched a new outreach program for the homeless.
慈善机构为无家可归的人推出了一个新的援助扩展计划。
A1 noun /ˈwɛð.ɚ/

weather

天气
Meaning
The state of the atmosphere at a place and time as regards heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.
Example
The weather forecast predicts heavy rain tomorrow.
天气预报预测明天会有大雨。
B2 noun /daɪm/

dime

十分硬币
Meaning
a small coin, especially a U.S. coin worth ten cents
Example
He gave me a dime for the phone call.
他给了我一枚十分硬币用于打电话。
B2 noun bjʊəˈrɒk.rə.si

bureaucracy

官僚主义
Meaning
A system of government in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives.
Example
Excessive bureaucracy can slow down decision-making.
过度的官僚主义会减缓决策过程。
B2 noun /ˈmærəθən/

marathon

马拉松
Meaning
a long-distance running race, typically 42.195 kilometers (26.2 miles)
Example
She completed the marathon in under four hours.
她在不到四小时内完成了马拉松。
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。
C2 verb /ˈɡʌzəl/

guzzle

贪婪地喝
Meaning
to drink greedily or excessively
Example
He guzzled three cans of soda in a few minutes.
他在几分钟内喝掉了三罐苏打水。
C1 adjective /ˌæl.ɡəˈrɪð.mɪk/

algorithmic

基于算法
Meaning
Based on or using algorithms; relating to mathematical rules or procedures.
Example
Algorithmic processes power artificial intelligence systems.
算法过程驱动人工智能系统。
C1 verb /hɔːrd/

hoard

囤积
Meaning
to accumulate and hide away a large supply of something, often secretly
Example
During the crisis, many people began to hoard food and water.
在危机期间，许多人开始囤积食物和水。
C2 noun /fiːf/

fief

在封建制度下拥有的土地；一个控制区域或领域
Meaning
an estate of land held under the feudal system; a domain or area of control
Example
The knight was granted a fief by the lord for his service.
骑士因其服务而获得了领主授予的封地。
C1 noun /ˈliːdʒən/

legion

一大群人，特别是士兵；大量
Meaning
a large group of people, especially soldiers; a great number
Example
The Roman army was divided into legions.
罗马军队被划分为军团。
C1 noun /ˈskævɪndʒər/

scavenger

食尸者 / 垃圾收集者
Meaning
an animal or person that feeds on dead or discarded material
Example
Vultures are natural scavengers that clean up the environment.
秃鹫是自然的清道夫，清理环境。
B2 adjective /æbˈnɔːr.məl/

abnormal

异常的
Meaning
deviating from what is normal or usual, typically in a way that is undesirable
Example
The doctor noticed an abnormal growth in the patient’s lung.
医生注意到病人肺部出现了异常的生长。
C2 adjective /ˌmæl.əˈfɪʃ.ənt/

maleficient

恶意的
Meaning
Doing harm or evil; having a harmful effect.
Example
The maleficient acts of the tyrant ruined the kingdom.
暴君的恶意行为摧毁了王国。
B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪm.fəl/

Shameful

可耻的; 不光彩的; 令人尴尬的
Meaning
causing shame; disgraceful; embarrassing
Example
His shameful behavior embarrassed the entire family.
他可耻的行为让整个家庭感到尴尬。
B1 adjective /ˈmædʒɪkəl/

magical

Meaning
having or producing the charm, beauty, or power of magic
Example
The sunset over the mountains was a magical sight.
C2 adjective /ˈven.tʃər.əs/

Venturous

冒险的; 大胆的
Meaning
willing to take risks; adventurous; bold
Example
The venturous explorer climbed the dangerous mountain.
勇敢的探险者攀登了危险的山脉。
C1 noun /ˈsɪlk.wɜːrm/

Silk-worm

蚕
Meaning
the caterpillar of a moth that produces silk fibers used to make silk fabric
Example
Silkworms feed on mulberry leaves to produce silk.
蚕虫以桑叶为食，产生丝绸。
C1 noun ˌskeɪ.ləˈbɪl.ə.ti

scalability

可扩展性
Meaning
The capacity to be changed in size or scale; the ability of a system to handle a growing amount of work.
Example
The new software offers high scalability for large enterprises.
新的软件为大型企业提供了高可扩展性。
B2 adjective /ˈtʃiːzi/

cheesy

便宜/过于感伤
Meaning
tacky, overly sentimental, or cheap in quality
Example
The movie was funny but a bit too cheesy.
电影很有趣，但有点太俗气了。
C2 noun (plural) /maɪˈnjuːʃiiː/

minutiae

琐事
Meaning
the small, precise, or trivial details of something
Example
The lawyer focused on the minutiae of the contract.
律师专注于合同的琐事。
C1 verb /vəˈkeɪt/

vacate

腾出
Meaning
to leave a place; to make empty by leaving
Example
The tenants must vacate the apartment by the end of the month.
房客必须在月底前腾出公寓。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈdjʊər.ɪŋ/

Enduring

持久的; 永恒的; 持续很长时间的
Meaning
lasting; permanent; continuing for a long time
Example
Their enduring friendship lasted for decades.
他们持久的友谊持续了几十年。
B2 adjective /ˈnoʊ.bəl/

Noble

高尚的；贵族的
Meaning
having high moral qualities; honorable; generous; of aristocratic birth
Example
His noble actions helped many people in need.
他的高尚行为帮助了许多需要帮助的人。
A2 adjective /ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒənt/

intelligent

聪明的
Meaning
Having or showing high mental capacity, quick to learn and understand.
Example
She is one of the most intelligent students in the class.
她是班上最聪明的学生之一。
C2 noun /ˈsʌfərəns/

sufferance

宽容
Meaning
patient endurance of pain, hardship, or delay; passive consent or tolerance
Example
He lived in poverty with quiet sufferance.
他在贫困中默默忍受着。
B2 noun /ˈep.ɪk/

Epic

史诗
Meaning
a long poem telling of heroic deeds; something heroic or grand in scale
Example
The Iliad is one of the most famous epics in world literature.
《伊利亚特》是世界文学中最著名的史诗之一。
C2 verb /ˈæmərˌtaɪz/

amortize

摊销
Meaning
To gradually reduce or pay off a debt with regular payments.
Example
They plan to amortize the mortgage over 20 years.
他们计划在20年内摊销抵押贷款。
B1 adjective /əˈɡrɛsɪv/

aggressive

激进
Meaning
ready or likely to attack or confront; forceful
Example
The salesman used an aggressive strategy to close the deal.
销售员使用了激进的策略来完成交易。
B2 noun /ˈhændlɪŋ/

handling

处理
Meaning
the act of managing or dealing with something or someone
Example
His handling of the situation was impressive.
他对情况的处理令人印象深刻。
C2 verb /ˈdæli/

dally

浪费时间
Meaning
To act or move slowly; to waste time; also to engage in a casual romantic relationship.
Example
He dallied in the garden instead of starting his work.
他在花园里浪费时间，而不是开始工作。
B1 noun /ˈdɛdˌlaɪnz/

deadlines

最后期限
Meaning
The latest time or date by which something should be completed.
Example
Setting deadlines helps finish tasks.
设定最后期限有助于完成任务。
A2 adjective /əˈwɛər/

aware

意识到
Meaning
having knowledge or perception of a situation or fact
Example
She is aware of the risks involved.
她意识到其中的风险。
B2 noun ˈneɪʧər ɪnˈθjuːziæsts

Nature Enthusiasts

自然爱好者
Meaning
People who have a passionate interest in and love for the natural world and outdoor activities.
Example
Nature enthusiasts often visit Sajek Valley for its scenic beauty.
自然爱好者常常前往萨杰克山谷，欣赏其美丽的景色。
C1 verb /ˈprɪkəl/

prickle

Meaning
to cause a slight stinging or tingling sensation on the skin
Example
Her skin began to prickle in the cold wind.
B2 noun /kənˈfɛʃən/

confession

忏悔
Meaning
a statement admitting that one is guilty of a crime or has done something wrong
Example
The suspect made a full confession to the police.
嫌疑人向警方做出了完整的忏悔。
B1 noun /tɪn/

tin

锡
Meaning
a metal container; a chemical element (Sn)
Example
She bought a tin of biscuits from the store.
她从商店买了一罐饼干。
C2 adjective ˌnjʊə.rəʊ.prəˈtek.tɪv

neuroprotective

神经保护
Meaning
Having the ability to protect nerve cells from damage, degeneration, or impaired function.
Example
Omega-3 fatty acids have neuroprotective benefits.
欧米伽-3脂肪酸具有神经保护作用。
C1 verb /ˈfɔːltər/

falter

犹豫或失去力量或动力
Meaning
to hesitate or lose strength or momentum
Example
Her voice faltered as she delivered the speech.
她的声音在演讲时颤抖。
C1 adjective ˈmær.ɪ.taɪm

Maritime

海洋的
Meaning
Connected with the sea, especially in relation to seafaring commercial or military activity.
Example
Maritime trade enhances the economy.
海洋贸易促进了经济。
A2 noun /ˈkær.ɪk.tər/

Character

性格; 人格; 特质;
Meaning
the mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual; a person in a novel, play, or film
Example
She showed great character by helping others during the crisis.
她通过在危机中帮助别人展现了伟大的性格。
C1 adjective /ˈɡraʊnd.ləs/

Groundless

无根据的; 毫无根据
Meaning
without foundation or justification; baseless
Example
His accusations against her were completely groundless.
他对她的指控完全没有根据。
B1 noun /ˌkæl.kjəˈleɪ.ʃən/

Calculation

计算
Meaning
a mathematical determination of the size or number of something
Example
His calculation of the total cost was accurate to the penny.
他的总成本计算准确到分。
B2 noun /haɪv/

Hive

蜂巢; 一个充满活动的地方
Meaning
a structure in which bees live and produce honey; a place full of busy activity
Example
The garden was buzzing with activity as bees flew back and forth from their hive.
花园里充满了活动，蜜蜂在它们的蜂巢之间来回飞翔。
C1 verb /rɪˈbjuːk/

rebuke

斥责
Meaning
to criticize or scold sharply; to express disapproval
Example
The teacher had to rebuke the student for cheating.
老师因作弊而斥责学生。
B2 adjective /rɪˈɡret.ə.bəl/

Regrettable

令人遗憾的; 不幸的; 可惜的
Meaning
causing or deserving regret; unfortunate; deplorable
Example
It is regrettable that so many talented people left the company.
很遗憾这么多有才华的人离开了公司。
C2 noun /kwaɪˈiːtəs/

Quietus

死亡或导致死亡的事物；最终解决
Meaning
death or something that causes death; a final settlement
Example
The hero received his quietus from the villain's sword.
英雄从反派的剑下获得了他的安息。
C2 adjective /ˈleɪ.baɪl/ or /ˈlæb.aɪl/

labile

不稳定的
Meaning
easily altered or unstable; prone to change
Example
Her mood was so labile that it changed several times in an hour.
她的情绪如此不稳定，在一小时内改变了几次。
C1 noun ˌrɛk.əˈlɛk.ʃən

Recollection

回忆
Meaning
Remembering past events or information
Example
His recollection of childhood memories was vivid.
他对童年记忆的回忆很生动。
C1 adjective /praɪˈmɔːrdiəl/

primordial

原始的
Meaning
Existing at or from the beginning of time; fundamental and original.
Example
Scientists study the primordial soup from which life emerged.
科学家研究了原始汤，生命由此诞生。
B1 adjective /ədˈvɛnʧərəs/

adventurous

冒险的
Meaning
Willing to take risks or try out new methods, ideas, or experiences.
Example
They participated in adventurous activities like kayaking and hiking.
他们参加了像皮划艇和远足这样的冒险活动。
C1 adjective /ˈlɔː.də.bəl/

laudable

值得称赞的
Meaning
Deserving praise and admiration.
Example
Her efforts to help the poor are truly laudable.
她帮助穷人的努力真是值得称赞的。
A2 adjective /ˈspænɪʃ/

spanish

西班牙语
Meaning
relating to Spain or the Spanish language
Example
She is fluent in Spanish and French.
她能流利地讲西班牙语和法语。
C2 adjective /ˈmʌnid/

Moneyed

富有的; 富裕的; 有钱的
Meaning
having much money; wealthy; rich
Example
She comes from a moneyed family with extensive real estate holdings.
她来自一个富有的家庭，拥有大量的房地产。
C1 adjective /ˈstɛriəˌtaɪpt/

stereotyped

刻板的
Meaning
Conforming to a fixed or oversimplified idea of what someone or something is like.
Example
His stereotyped jokes failed to impress the audience.
他的刻板笑话未能给观众留下深刻印象。
B2 verb /dɪˈsɛnd/

descend

Meaning
To move or fall downward; to come or go down from a higher place.
Example
The hikers descended the steep mountain path.
C1 noun /rɪdʒ/

ridge

山脊或山顶
Meaning
a long, narrow hilltop, mountain range, or raised strip
Example
We walked along the mountain ridge.
我们沿着山脊走。
C2 adjective /dæŋk/

dank

潮湿且寒冷
Meaning
unpleasantly damp and cold
Example
The basement was dark and dank, filled with a musty smell.
地下室又黑又潮湿，弥漫着一股霉味。
A2 verb /ɪnˈkluːd/

include

包括
Meaning
to have as part of a whole; to contain or comprise
Example
The price includes all taxes.
价格包含所有税费。
B2 noun /ˈreɪ.zɪnz/

Raisins

葡萄干
Meaning
dried grapes, often used in cooking and baking
Example
She added raisins to the oatmeal cookies for extra sweetness.
她在燕麦饼干中加入了葡萄干，以增加甜味。
C1 adjective /ˌɔːrθəˈpiːdɪk/

orthopedic

与骨骼或肌肉畸形的矫正有关
Meaning
Relating to the correction of deformities of bones or muscles.
Example
She visited an orthopedic surgeon for her back pain.
她因为背痛去看了骨科医生。
C2 noun /ˈʃɪbəˌlɛθ/

shibboleth

区分特定群体的习语或信仰
Meaning
A custom, phrase, or belief distinguishing a particular group of people, often used to identify outsiders.
Example
The phrase became a political shibboleth during the campaign.
这句话在竞选期间成为了一个政治性的shibboleth。
C1 noun /ˈbʊzəm/

bosom

胸部
Meaning
the human chest, especially a woman’s breast; also used metaphorically to refer to closeness or intimacy
Example
She kept the secret close to her bosom.
她把秘密藏在胸口。
C1 verb /ˈfʌmbəl/

fumble

搞乱
Meaning
to handle something clumsily or to make mistakes while doing something
Example
He fumbled with the keys and dropped them on the floor.
他搞乱了钥匙，把它们掉在地板上。
B2 verb /ˈhʌvər/

hover

在空中静止，不向前或后移动
Meaning
to remain in the air in one place without moving forward or backward
Example
The helicopter hovered over the city.
直升机悬停在城市上空。
B2 noun /ˈpriː.tɛns/ or /prɪˈtɛns/

pretense

伪装, 假象
Meaning
A false appearance or claim; an act of pretending.
Example
His kindness was only a pretense to gain trust.
他的友善只是为了赢得信任的伪装。
C1 verb /ˈswɛltər/

swelter

因高温而痛苦
Meaning
to suffer from intense heat
Example
We began to swelter in the midday sun.
我们开始在中午的阳光下忍受酷热。
A2 noun /ɡlʌv/

glove

手套
Meaning
A covering for the hand with separate parts for the fingers and thumb.
Example
She wore gloves to protect her hands from the cold.
她戴上手套保护双手免受寒冷。
B2 noun ˈven.tʃərz

ventures

企业
Meaning
Business enterprises or undertakings, especially risky ones.
Example
Luxury ventures in space attract wealthy clients.
奢侈的太空投资吸引了富有的客户。
A2 noun /ˈdæn.sər/

Dancer

舞蹈家
Meaning
a person who performs dance, typically as a profession or art form
Example
The dancer performed gracefully on the stage.
舞蹈家在舞台上优雅地表演。
B1 noun /ˈtaɪ.təl/

Title

标题; 称号; 荣誉
Meaning
the name of a book, movie, or other work; a word used before someone's name to show rank or status
Example
The title of the book is very interesting.
这本书的标题非常有趣。
B1 noun ɪˈnɪʃətɪvz

initiatives

倡议
Meaning
Actions or strategies designed to resolve a difficulty or improve a situation; programs or projects.
Example
Community initiatives benefit underprivileged groups.
社区倡议惠及贫困群体。
C1 noun /ˈɡrɪd.əl/

Griddle

铁板
Meaning
a flat heating surface for cooking food, typically made of metal
Example
She cooked pancakes on the hot griddle.
她在热的铁板上煎饼。
C1 adjective /ˈnæk.ərd/

Knackered

极其疲惫; 累坏了
Meaning
extremely tired; exhausted
Example
I'm absolutely knackered after working all day.
我工作了一整天，现在完全累坏了。
B1 noun /tɛkˈniːk/

technique

技巧
Meaning
A particular way of carrying out a task, especially with skill.
Example
She learned a new breathing technique in yoga class.
她在瑜伽课上学会了一种新的呼吸技巧。
A1 noun /ˈwɪntər/

winter

冬天
Meaning
the coldest season of the year, typically from December to February in the Northern Hemisphere
Example
Winter in the north can be very harsh with heavy snowfall.
北方的冬天可能非常严酷，伴随着大量降雪。
B2 noun /æʃ/

ash

灰烬
Meaning
the powdery residue left after the burning of a substance
Example
After the fire, only ash remained of the house.
火灾过后，只有房子的灰烬留下。
C1 noun /ˈstrɑːtəm/

stratum

层
Meaning
a layer or level of material, or a social class in society
Example
The upper stratum of society enjoyed privileges not available to others.
社会上层享有其他人无法获得的特权。