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B1 noun /ˈmiːdiəm/

medium

媒介
Meaning
A means or channel of communication, expression, or artistic work.
Example
Television is a powerful medium for spreading information.
电视是传播信息的强大媒介。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈbraɪdld/

unbridled

无法控制的
Meaning
Uncontrolled and unrestrained.
Example
The protesters showed unbridled enthusiasm for change.
抗议者展示了对改变的无法抑制的热情。
C1 adjective, noun /ˈbʊrʒ.wɑː/

bourgeois

布尔乔亚
Meaning
Relating to the middle class, often with materialistic values or conventional attitudes.
Example
The novel criticizes the bourgeois lifestyle of the city dwellers.
这本小说批评了城市居民的布尔乔亚生活方式。
C2 adjective /tɒnˈsɔːriəl/

tonsorial

与理发师有关
Meaning
relating to barbers or hairdressing
Example
The town's new barber offered a wide range of tonsorial services.
这座城市的新理发师提供了广泛的理发服务。
C1 noun /brəˈzɪər/

Brassiere

胸罩
Meaning
a woman's undergarment designed to support the breasts
Example
She bought a comfortable brassiere for daily wear.
她买了一件舒适的胸罩，适合日常穿着。
A2 noun /ɡoʊst/

Ghost

鬼魂
Meaning
an apparition of a dead person believed to be able to become visible to the living; a spirit
Example
The old mansion was rumored to be haunted by the ghost of its former owner.
据说这座老宅被前任主人的鬼魂困扰。
C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzɔːr.bɪ.tənt/

exorbitant

过高的
Meaning
Unreasonably high in price or cost; excessive.
Example
The hotel charged an exorbitant price for a basic room.
酒店为一个普通房间收取了过高的费用。
A2 adjective /ˈmɪzɪkəl/

musical

音乐的
Meaning
related to or consisting of music
Example
She has a very musical voice.
她有一副非常音乐的嗓音。
C1 noun /mɔːs/

Moss

苔藓
Meaning
a small flowerless plant that grows in clumps in moist places
Example
Green moss covered the old stone wall.
绿色的苔藓覆盖了古老的石墙。
C2 noun /ˈhɛdʒɪrə/ or /hɪˈdʒaɪrə/

hegira

迁徙, 流亡
Meaning
a journey, especially when undertaken to escape from a dangerous or undesirable situation
Example
The refugees began their hegira across the desert.
难民们开始了穿越沙漠的迁徙。
A2 adjective /riːl/

Real

真实的; 真实的; 不是假的
Meaning
actually existing; genuine; not imaginary or fake
Example
This is a real diamond, not a fake one.
这是一个真实的钻石，不是假的。
A2 noun /spuːn/

Spoon

勺子
Meaning
an implement consisting of a small, shallow bowl on a long handle, used for eating, stirring, and serving food
Example
He used a spoon to eat his soup.
他用勺子吃汤。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːls.hʊd/

Falsehood

虚伪; 谎言
Meaning
the state of being untrue; a lie
Example
The politician was caught spreading falsehoods about his opponent.
那位政治家被抓到散播关于对手的谎言。
C2 noun /ˈtjuːtərʃɪp/

tutorship

辅导
Meaning
The office or position of a tutor; guidance or instruction given by a tutor.
Example
He thrived under the tutorship of his mentor.
他在导师的辅导下取得了成功。
B2 noun /ˌkɒn.tɪˈnjuː.ɪ.ti/

continuity

连续性
Meaning
the state of being continuous or connected; consistency over time
Example
Maintaining continuity in leadership is essential for organizational stability.
在领导力中保持连续性对于组织稳定性至关重要。
B2 adjective ˈwaɪdspred

widespread

广泛
Meaning
Found or distributed over a large area or number of people.
Example
The effects of climate change are widespread across the globe.
气候变化的影响在全球范围内广泛存在。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈstɛnsəbl/

inextensible

不可伸展的
Meaning
Not capable of being stretched or extended.
Example
This rope is made of an inextensible material.
这根绳子是由不可伸展的材料制成的。
A2 verb /ɪnˈkɜːrɪdʒ/

encourage

鼓励
Meaning
to give support, confidence, or hope; to motivate
Example
Teachers should encourage students to ask questions.
老师应该鼓励学生提出问题。
A2 adjective /kəˈneɪdiən/

canadian

加拿大的
Meaning
Relating to Canada or its people.
Example
She enjoys Canadian culture and traditions.
她喜欢加拿大的文化和传统。
B1 adverb /ˈwaɪdli/

widely

广泛地
Meaning
to a great extent or degree
Example
The news of his promotion spread widely across the company.
他晋升的消息在公司内广泛传播。
B1 noun /ˈtʃæmpiənʃɪp/

championship

锦标赛
Meaning
a competition to decide who is the best in a particular sport or activity.
Example
The championship will be held next month.
锦标赛将在下个月举行。
C1 noun /ˈbæləd/

ballad

叙事歌曲
Meaning
a narrative song or poem, often sentimental or romantic
Example
The singer performed a moving ballad about lost love.
歌手演唱了一首感人的失恋歌曲。
C2 noun /ˈsɛʃən/

cession

放弃权利或财产
Meaning
The formal giving up of rights, property, or territory, especially by a state.
Example
The treaty resulted in the cession of land to the neighboring country.
条约导致了土地的转让给邻国。
A2 noun /ˈfɑːr.mər/

Farmer

农民
Meaning
a person who grows crops or raises animals for food or profit
Example
The farmer planted rice in the fertile fields this season.
本季，农民在肥沃的田地里种植了水稻。
B1 noun /bʌntʃ/

Bunch

束; 丛; 捆
Meaning
a number of things of the same type fastened together or occurring close together
Example
She picked a bunch of flowers from the garden for her mother.
她为母亲从花园里摘了一束花。
C2 verb /ʃʌk/

shuck

剥壳
Meaning
To remove the outer covering, such as the husk of corn or shell of shellfish.
Example
She learned how to shuck oysters quickly.
她学会了如何快速打开牡蛎。
B1 noun /ˈhɛlθˌkɛər/

healthcare

医疗保健
Meaning
the organized provision of medical care to people
Example
The country invested heavily in healthcare to improve public health.
该国在医疗保健方面进行了大量投资，以改善公共健康。
B1 adjective /ɪmˈpeɪʃənt/

impatient

不耐烦
Meaning
Not able to wait calmly; restless and eager for something to happen.
Example
She grew impatient while waiting in the long queue.
她在长队中等得不耐烦。
C1 noun /ˈmaɪkrəʊˌklaɪmæt/

microclimate

微气候
Meaning
The climate of a small, specific area that may differ from the general climate of the surrounding region, often influenced by local factors like terrain, vegetation, or buildings.
Example
A microclimate can have a significant impact on plant growth.
微气候可能对植物的生长产生重要影响。
C2 verb /ˌkɒntrəˈvɜːrt/

controvert

反驳
Meaning
to dispute or argue against; to contradict
Example
The scientist controversed the previous research findings.
科学家反驳了之前的研究结果。
A1 adjective /oʊld/

old

旧的
Meaning
having lived for a long time; not new or young
Example
He still drives his old car.
他仍然开着他的旧车。
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。
B2 verb /məˈnɪpjʊleɪt/

manipulate

操控
Meaning
to handle or control skillfully; to influence someone in a clever way
Example
She can manipulate the software to create stunning graphics.
她可以操控软件，创造出令人惊叹的图形。
C2 noun /ɪˈrɛvərəns/

irreverence

不敬
Meaning
a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously
Example
His jokes about religion showed irreverence to the sacred traditions.
他关于宗教的笑话表现了对神圣传统的不敬。
C2 noun /ˈkwɒdrʊpɛd/

quadruped

Meaning
an animal that walks on four feet
Example
Most mammals are quadruped creatures adapted for running and stability.
C1 noun /ˌmaʊntəˈnɪə/

mountaineer

登山者
Meaning
A person who climbs mountains as a sport or profession.
Example
The mountaineer reached the summit after a long climb.
登山者在长时间的攀登后达到了山顶。
C1 adjective /ˈɜːr.nɪst/

Earnest

真诚的; 诚恳的; 表现出深刻和认真的信念
Meaning
sincere; genuine; showing deep and serious conviction
Example
He made an earnest attempt to solve the problem.
他做出了一个认真尝试去解决这个问题。
C1 noun /dɪsˈɪntrəst/

disinterest

冷漠
Meaning
lack of interest or concern
Example
His disinterest in the project was obvious.
他对这个项目的冷漠是显而易见的。
B2 adverb /əˈkɔːr.dɪŋ.li/

Accordingly

因此; 所以; 根据情况
Meaning
in a way that is appropriate to the particular circumstances; therefore; consequently
Example
The weather was bad, so the event was cancelled accordingly.
天气不好，所以活动因此被取消。
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。
A2 noun /ˈfoʊldər/

folder

文件夹
Meaning
a container or directory used to store and organize papers or digital files
Example
I saved all the photos in a separate folder.
我把所有照片保存在一个单独的文件夹里。
B2 noun prəˈtæɡənɪst

protagonist

主角
Meaning
The leading character or one of the major characters in a drama, movie, novel, or other fictional text.
Example
Charles Darnay is one of the protagonists of the story.
查尔斯·达尔内是故事中的主角之一。
A1 pronoun /hɪm/

him

他
Meaning
Used to refer to a male person or animal already mentioned.
Example
I saw him at the park yesterday.
我昨天在公园看见了他。
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。
C1 verb /ɪnˈfrɪndʒ/

infringe

侵犯
Meaning
To actively break the terms of a law, agreement, or right.
Example
Copying this software without permission will infringe copyright laws.
未經許可複製此軟件將侵犯版權法。
C1 verb /əˈdʒɔɪn/

adjoin

毗邻
Meaning
To be next to and joined with something.
Example
Their house adjoins the park.
他们的房子毗邻公园。
C2 noun /ˈtælɪzmən/

talisman

护身符
Meaning
An object believed to have magical powers or bring good luck.
Example
He always carried a small talisman in his pocket for luck.
他总是随身携带一个小护身符，以求好运。
A2 adjective /ˈkraʊdɪd/

crowded

幸福
Meaning
filled with too many people or things
Example
The bus was so crowded that I could hardly move.
当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
B1 noun /ˈɑː.lɪv/

Olive

橄榄
Meaning
a small oval fruit with a hard pit, typically green or black, used for eating or making oil
Example
Olive oil is considered one of the healthiest cooking oils available.
橄榄油被认为是最健康的烹饪油之一。
B1 verb /floʊt/

float

浮动
Meaning
to rest or move on the surface of a liquid or in the air without sinking
Example
The boat began to float gently down the river.
船开始轻轻漂浮在河面上。
C1 adjective /fɪkˈtɪʃəs/

fictitious

虚构的, 假的
Meaning
not real or true; imaginary or fabricated
Example
The story he told was entirely fictitious.
他讲的故事完全是虚构的。
B1 noun /ˈkɪŋdəm/

Kingdom

王国
Meaning
a country or territory ruled by a king or queen
Example
The kingdom was known for its rich culture and traditions.
这个王国以其丰富的文化和传统而闻名。
B1 verb /wɔːrn/

warn

警告
Meaning
to alert about danger; to give notice of risk
Example
The weather service warns of heavy rain tonight.
气象服务警告今晚有暴雨。
C2 noun /əˈkʌmpənɪst/

accompanist

伴奏者
Meaning
A person who plays a musical instrument to support a singer or another musician.
Example
The pianist served as the accompanist for the singer during the concert.
钢琴家在音乐会上充当了歌手的伴奏者。
B2 verb /rɪˈnuː/

renew

Meaning
to make something new again or extend its period of validity
Example
I need to renew my passport before traveling.
C1 adverb /ˌhɛdˈfɜrst/

headfirst

头朝前
Meaning
With the head leading; in a reckless or hasty manner.
Example
He dived headfirst into the pool.
他头朝前跳入游泳池。
B2 noun /ˈɛmbəsi/

embassy

大使馆
Meaning
the official residence or offices of an ambassador
Example
He works at the French embassy in Dhaka.
他在达卡的法国大使馆工作。
B2 noun /pərˈsɪstəns/

persistence

坚持
Meaning
the quality of continuing steadily despite problems or difficulties
Example
His persistence finally paid off when he got the job.
他的坚持最终得到了回报，当他得到了那份工作。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈduː/

Undue

过度的; 不适当的; 超过必要或适当的
Meaning
excessive; inappropriate; more than is necessary or proper
Example
The teacher complained about undue pressure from parents.
老师抱怨家长施加的过度压力。
C1 noun/verb /sleɪt/

slate

板岩 / 安排
Meaning
a fine-grained rock used for roofing or writing; to schedule or designate for a task
Example
The meeting is slated for next Monday.
会议定于下周一举行。
C1 noun /ɪkˈspoʊnənt/

exponent

指数
Meaning
a person who supports, promotes, or explains an idea; in math, a symbol denoting power
Example
She is a leading exponent of modern dance.
她是现代舞蹈的领先指数。
C1 adverb /suːˈpɜːb.li/

Superbly

卓越地
Meaning
in an excellent or outstanding manner
Example
She performed superbly in the dance competition.
她在舞蹈比赛中表现得卓越地。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌbɛər/

forebear

祖先
Meaning
An ancestor, especially one who lived a long time ago.
Example
He often speaks of his forebears with great respect.
他常常带着极大的敬意谈论他的祖先。
C2 noun /ˈfjʊr.ʌŋ.kəl/

Furuncle

脓肿; 坑;
Meaning
a painful pus-filled bump under the skin caused by infected, inflamed hair follicles
Example
The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the painful furuncle on his neck.
医生开了抗生素来治疗他脖子上疼痛的脓肿。
C1 verb /daʊs/

douse

扑灭 / 倒
Meaning
to pour liquid over; to extinguish a fire or light
Example
Firefighters doused the flames with water.
消防员用水扑灭了火焰。
C2 noun /hæɡ/

Hag

巫婆
Meaning
an ugly old woman, especially a vicious or malicious one; a witch
Example
In the fairy tale, the wicked hag lived alone in a cottage deep in the forest.
在这个童话故事中，邪恶的巫婆独自生活在森林深处的小屋里。
B2 verb baɪnd

bind

绑定
Meaning
To tie, fasten, or hold together securely.
Example
This force binds quarks together.
这个力量将夸克绑定在一起。
C1 noun /rɪft/

rift

裂缝
Meaning
a serious break in a relationship; a split or crack
Example
A rift developed between the two friends after the argument.
争执后，两个朋友之间产生了裂缝。
C2 noun /ˈeɪʒən siː bæs/

Asian sea bass

亚洲鲈鱼
Meaning
a large predatory fish found in coastal waters and estuaries of the Indo-Pacific region, prized for its white meat
Example
Asian sea bass is highly valued in aquaculture for its fast growth.
亚洲鲈鱼因其快速生长而在水产养殖中备受重视。
C2 noun /dɪˈsɪstəns/

desistance

放弃
Meaning
The act of stopping or ceasing from some action or behavior.
Example
The court urged his desistance from further unlawful activities.
法庭敦促他停止进一步的非法活动。
B2 noun ˈprɑː.sest fuːdz

processed foods

加工食品
Meaning
Foods that have been altered from their natural state through various methods such as canning, freezing, refrigeration, dehydration and aseptic processing.
Example
Excessive consumption of processed foods leads to health issues.
过量消费加工食品会导致健康问题。
B2 noun /ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃən/

representation

代表
Meaning
the action of speaking or acting on behalf of someone or something
Example
Her representation of the team was impeccable.
她对团队的代表非常出色。
C2 noun /ˈkʌvi/

covey

一小群鸟
Meaning
a small group of birds, especially partridges or quails
Example
A covey of quails flew across the field.
一群鹌鹑飞过了田野。
B1 noun /ˈtiː.pɒt/

Tea-pot

茶壶
Meaning
a container with a lid, handle, and spout for brewing and serving tea
Example
She poured hot water into the tea-pot to make tea.
她把热水倒入茶壶中来泡茶。
B1 noun /ˈtreɪlər/

trailer

预告片 / 拖车
Meaning
a preview of a movie or a vehicle used for transporting goods
Example
The movie trailer was released last week.
电影预告片上周发布了。
B1 noun /rɪˈvɪʒ.ən/

Revision

修订; 修订版
Meaning
the action of revising; a revised edition or form of something; review of subject matter
Example
The students spent hours doing revision for their final exams.
学生们花了几个小时做最后考试的复习。
C2 verb /ˈædjʊˌleɪt/

adulate

过度奉承
Meaning
to praise or flatter excessively
Example
The fans adulated the actor after his performance.
粉丝们在演员的表演后赞美了他。
C2 noun /ˈɔːɡjʊri/

augury

预兆
Meaning
A sign or omen that is believed to predict future events.
Example
The dark clouds were seen as an augury of an approaching storm.
黑云被视为即将到来的风暴的预兆。
C1 adjective /ˈpɛtjʊlənt/

petulant

脾气坏
Meaning
Childishly sulky or bad-tempered.
Example
The child became petulant when denied more candy.
孩子因为没得到更多糖果而变得脾气坏。
B2 verb /pɪəs/

pierce

刺穿
Meaning
to make a hole through something; to penetrate with a sharp object
Example
The arrow will pierce through the target.
箭矢将穿透目标。
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。
C1 noun ɪmˈpɛə(r)mənt

impairment

损伤, 残疾
Meaning
The state of being damaged or weakened; a disability or handicap.
Example
Hearing impairment can be caused by long-term exposure to loud noise.
听力损失可能是由长时间暴露于大声噪音造成的。
B1 preposition/adverb /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/

according

根据
Meaning
As stated by or in agreement with.
Example
According to the report, sales increased last quarter.
根据报告，销售在上个季度增长了。
B2 noun /ˈsaɪrən/

siren

警报器
Meaning
A device that makes a loud prolonged sound as a signal or warning; in mythology, a creature that lures sailors with enchanting songs.
Example
The police car passed with its siren blaring.
警车经过时，警报器发出尖锐的声音。
C1 noun /ɡʌl/

Gull

海鸥
Meaning
a seabird with webbed feet, long wings, and usually white and gray feathers
Example
The gull swooped down to grab the fish from the water.
海鸥俯冲下来抓住水中的鱼。
C2 adjective /fjuːˈɡeɪʃəs/

fugacious

短暂的
Meaning
Lasting only a short time; fleeting or ephemeral.
Example
Youth is beautiful but fugacious.
青春是美丽的，但它是短暂的。
C1 noun /bɑːrb/

barb

刺, 尖锐的评论
Meaning
a sharp projection such as on a fishhook; a cutting remark
Example
The fishhook has a small barb to keep the fish from escaping.
鱼钩上有一个小刺，以防止鱼逃脱。
C1 adjective /pəˈrɪfərəl/

peripheral

外周的
Meaning
Relating to or situated on the edge or outer parts of something.
Example
The town is located on the peripheral area of the city.
这座城市位于城市的外周区域。
C1 noun /ˈvɪdʒ.ɪ.ləns/

vigilance

警觉
Meaning
The action or state of keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.
Example
Constant vigilance is required in cybersecurity.
在网络安全中，持续的警觉是必需的。
C2 noun /ræŋˈɡuːn ˈkriːpər/

Rangoon creeper

缅甸爬山虎
Meaning
A climbing vine with fragrant flowers that change color from white to pink to red
Example
The Rangoon creeper covered the entire fence with its sweet-smelling flowers.
缅甸爬山虎用它甜美的花朵覆盖了整个篱笆。
C2 noun /dɪˈkæmərən/

decameron

十日谈 (博卡乔的故事集)
Meaning
A collection of 100 tales written by Giovanni Boccaccio in the 14th century, told by a group of people over ten days.
Example
The Decameron is considered a masterpiece of classical Italian literature.
《十日谈》被认为是意大利古典文学的杰作。
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。
C1 noun/adjective /ˈbæstərd/

bastard

私生子
Meaning
a child born to unmarried parents (offensive); also used informally as an insult or to describe something unpleasant
Example
He called him a bastard in anger.
他生气时骂他是私生子。
C2 adjective /ˈɑːsɪˌfaɪd/

ossified

变成骨头，僵硬
Meaning
Turned into bone or become rigid; unwilling to change.
Example
The company had an ossified management structure that resisted innovation.
该公司有一个僵化的管理结构，抵制创新。
B2 noun /ˈsɪɡ.nəlz/

signals

信号
Meaning
A gesture, action, or sound conveying information or instructions.
Example
Signals from deep space were detected last week.
上周探测到了来自深空的信号。
C1 verb /ˈɡrændstænd/

grandstand

通过炫耀行为或言语寻求关注或掌声
Meaning
To seek attention or applause by behaving or speaking in a showy way.
Example
The actor was accused of grandstanding during the charity event.
那位演员在慈善活动中被指控做作。
B2 noun ˌrɛstəˈreɪʃən

restoration

修复
Meaning
The process of returning something to its former condition.
Example
The restoration of the forest began after decades of neglect.
森林的修复开始于数十年的忽视之后。
B2 noun /liːɡ/

league

联赛
Meaning
An association of people or groups united for a common purpose; also a unit of distance (old use).
Example
Several clubs formed a league to promote sportsmanship.
几个俱乐部组成了一个联盟，以促进体育精神。
C2 adjective /ˈbʌlbəs/

bulbous

膨胀的 / 圆形的
Meaning
Bulging, round, or swollen in shape; resembling a bulb.
Example
The frog had a bulbous nose and big eyes.
青蛙有一个膨胀的鼻子和大眼睛。
C1 noun /rɪˈspɒndənt/

respondent

响应者
Meaning
A person who replies to something, especially in a survey or legal case
Example
The survey had over 1,000 respondents.
调查有超过1000名响应者。
C1 verb /ˈpæmpər/

pamper

溺爱 / 宠爱
Meaning
to treat with excessive care and attention; to spoil
Example
Parents often pamper their first child.
父母常常溺爱他们的第一个孩子。
B2 noun, verb /ˌɪnkənˈviːniəns/

inconvenience

不便
Meaning
trouble or difficulty caused to someone; to cause trouble or difficulty to someone
Example
We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the delay.
对于延误造成的任何不便，我们深表歉意。
A2 noun /ˈɪntəvjuː/

interview

面试
Meaning
A meeting of people face to face, especially for consultation.
Example
The interview was conducted in a calm and professional manner.
面试以平静和专业的方式进行。
C1 noun /oʊˈeɪ.sɪs/

Oasis

绿洲
Meaning
a fertile spot in a desert where water is found; a pleasant refuge
Example
The travelers found an oasis after days in the desert.
旅行者在沙漠中几天后找到了一个绿洲。
C2 adjective /hərˈmɛtɪk/

hermetic

密封的
Meaning
Completely sealed, especially so that no air can enter or escape.
Example
The medicine was kept in a hermetic container.
药物被保存在一个密封的容器中。
B2 noun /ˈwɪd.oʊ.ər/

Widower

鳏夫
Meaning
a man whose wife has died and who has not married again
Example
The elderly widower lived alone but had regular visits from his children.
那位年长的鳏夫独自生活，但定期接受孩子们的拜访。
C1 verb /dɔːnt/

daunt

威吓
Meaning
to make someone feel intimidated, discouraged, or less confident
Example
The steep climb did not daunt the experienced hikers.
陡峭的攀登没有让经验丰富的登山者气馁。
B2 adjective /ˈlæstɪŋ/

Lasting

持久的; 永久的
Meaning
enduring for a long time; permanent; durable
Example
Their friendship had a lasting impact on both their lives.
他们的友谊对他们的生活产生了持久的影响。
B2 noun /ˈtrɔːmə/

trauma

创伤
Meaning
a deeply distressing or disturbing experience; physical injury or emotional shock
Example
The accident left her with lasting emotional trauma.
事故给她留下了持久的情感创伤。
B1 noun, adjective /pəˈdɛstriən/

Pedestrian

行人
Meaning
a person walking on the street; also means dull or ordinary
Example
The pedestrian crossed the road at the crosswalk.
行人通过人行道过马路。
C1 adjective ʌnˈskruːpjʊləs

unscrupulous

不道德的
Meaning
Having or showing no moral principles; not honest or fair.
Example
Unscrupulous peers can lead adolescents to delinquency.
不道德的同龄人可能会导致青少年犯罪。
B2 noun ˈdʒes.tʃərz

gestures

手势
Meaning
Body movements, especially of hands, face, or body when speaking.
Example
Effective gestures add emphasis to a speech.
有效的手势为演讲增添了强调。
B2 verb /ʌnˈveɪl/

unveil

揭示
Meaning
to reveal or disclose something, especially in a formal manner
Example
The company will unveil a new product next week.
公司将在下周揭示一款新产品。
B1 noun /ˈsɛrəˌmoʊni/

ceremony

Meaning
A formal event or occasion, often with rituals and traditions.
Example
The graduation ceremony was held in the university hall.
A2 noun /fɪlm ˈæktər/

film actor

电影演员
Meaning
A person who performs roles in movies or films.
Example
The film actor received widespread acclaim for his performance.
这位电影演员因其出色的表演而获得广泛赞誉。
C2 verb /dɪsˈteɪn/

distain

鄙视
Meaning
to treat with scorn or contempt (archaic form of disdain)
Example
He would never distain those who had less fortune than him.
他从未鄙视那些比他更不幸运的人。
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。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkəmˈbʌstəbl/

incombustible

不燃烧
Meaning
Not capable of catching fire or burning.
Example
This material is incombustible and safe for construction.
这种材料是防火的，适合建筑使用。
B1 adjective /rɪˈlɪdʒəs/

Religious

宗教的; 虔诚的; 精神的; 与宗教相关的;
Meaning
relating to or believing in a religion; devout; spiritual;
Example
He comes from a very religious family.
他来自一个非常宗教的家庭。
B1 noun /ˈkɔːrɪdɔːr/

corridor

一条连接多个房间的长通道
Meaning
a long passage in a building from which doors lead into rooms
Example
The students waited quietly in the corridor.
学生们在走廊里安静地等待。
B1 noun /kluː/

clue

线索
Meaning
a piece of evidence or information used in the detection of a crime or solving a puzzle
Example
The detective found a clue near the window.
侦探在窗户附近找到了线索。