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C2 noun /ˈmeɪsə/

mesa

台地
Meaning
An isolated flat-topped hill with steep sides, found in arid regions.
Example
The hikers stopped to admire the mesa rising above the desert floor.
远足者停下来欣赏那座高出沙漠地面的梅萨。
A2 adjective /ˈprɒpər/

proper

适当的
Meaning
conforming to accepted standards of behavior or morality
Example
He made sure to wear proper attire for the interview.
他确保为面试穿上了适当的服装。
B1 adjective /dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ/

disgusting

令人作呕
Meaning
extremely unpleasant or offensive; causing strong dislike or revulsion
Example
The smell coming from the trash can was absolutely disgusting.
垃圾桶散发的气味非常令人作呕。
C2 adjective /ˈkɒrɪdʒəbl/

corrigible

可修正的
Meaning
capable of being corrected or improved
Example
The student's mistakes were corrigible with practice.
学生的错误通过练习是可以修正的。
C2 verb /ˈdʒɪb.ər/

gibber

语无伦次地说
Meaning
To speak rapidly and unintelligibly, typically through fear or shock.
Example
The frightened man began to gibber when he saw the ghost.
那个害怕的男人看到鬼魂时开始语无伦次地说话。
C2 noun /pəˈlɛmɪks/

polemics

辩论
Meaning
the art or practice of engaging in controversial debate or dispute
Example
The conference was full of polemics on economic reforms.
会议充满了关于经济改革的辩论。
A2 noun /ˈtɛlɪfəʊn/

telephone

电话
Meaning
a system for transmitting voices over a distance using wire or radio, typically for communication.
Example
I need to make a telephone call to my friend.
我需要给我的朋友打一个电话。
C2 noun /ˈluː.mən/

lumen

流明
Meaning
A unit of luminous flux, measuring the amount of visible light emitted by a source.
Example
The bulb produces 800 lumens of light.
灯泡产生800流明的光。
A2 noun /ˌpɒsəˈbɪləti/

possibility

可能性
Meaning
something that may happen or be the case; a chance that something exists or might occur
Example
There is a strong possibility of rain tomorrow.
明天有强烈的降雨可能性。
A1 adverb /ˈevər/

Ever

曾经; 总是; 以任何方式
Meaning
at any time; always; in any way
Example
Have you ever been to Paris?
你曾经去过巴黎吗?
C1 adjective ˌmæk.roʊ.iː.kəˈnɒm.ɪk

macroeconomic

宏观经济的
Meaning
Relating to the large-scale or general economic factors, such as interest rates and national productivity.
Example
Government policies impact macroeconomic stability.
政府政策影响宏观经济稳定性。
B1 adjective /ɪˈliː.ɡəl/

illegal

非法
Meaning
Not allowed by law; unlawful.
Example
It is illegal to drive without a valid license.
没有有效许可证驾驶是非法的。
C1 noun /ˈliːniənsi/

leniency

宽容
Meaning
The quality of being more merciful or tolerant than expected.
Example
The judge showed leniency in his ruling.
法官在判决中表现出宽容。
C2 noun /ɛnˈsɪklɪkəl/

encyclical

教皇通谕
Meaning
a formal letter sent by the Pope to Catholic churches, usually addressing important issues
Example
The Pope issued an encyclical on climate change and moral responsibility.
教皇发布了关于气候变化和道德责任的通谕。
C2 adjective /ˈmʌɡi/

muggy

闷热和潮湿
Meaning
uncomfortably warm and humid
Example
It was a muggy afternoon in July.
七月的下午非常闷热。
C2 noun /ˈdʒʌɡjələr/

jugular

颈静脉
Meaning
A large vein in the neck that carries blood from the head back to the heart.
Example
The doctor checked the patient's jugular vein for signs of pressure.
医生检查了病人的颈静脉，看是否有压力迹象。
C1 noun /klaʊt/

clout

影响力
Meaning
influence or power, especially in politics or business
Example
The businessman has a lot of political clout.
这位商人有很大的政治影响力。
A1 noun/verb /bæŋk/

bank

银行
Meaning
an institution where money is kept and managed; or to tilt in movement (like an airplane or riverbank)
Example
She deposited the money in the bank.
她把钱存入了银行。
C2 noun /ˈfræŋkɪnsɛns/

frankincense

乳香
Meaning
An aromatic gum resin used in incense and perfumes, often in religious ceremonies.
Example
The temple was filled with the sweet smell of burning frankincense.
寺庙里充满了燃烧乳香的甜美气味。
C2 noun /ˌɪrɪˈdɛsəns/

iridescence

虹彩光泽
Meaning
a play of lustrous, changing colors like those of a rainbow
Example
The butterfly's wings shimmered with iridescence.
蝴蝶的翅膀闪耀着虹彩光泽。
C2 noun /biˈætɪtjuːd/

beatitude

至高的祝福或幸福，常用于指耶稣在山上宝训中的教义
Meaning
supreme blessedness or happiness, often used in reference to the sayings of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount
Example
She felt a state of beatitude after receiving the good news.
收到好消息后，她感到一种祝福的状态。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkoʊˈɜːrsəbl̩/

incoercible

无法强迫的
Meaning
Not capable of being forced, compelled, or restrained.
Example
Her incoercible spirit inspired others to fight for justice.
她那无法强迫的精神激励了其他人争取正义。
C2 noun /ˈbʌt.ər fɪʃ/

Butter-fish

黄油鱼
Meaning
a small, smooth-skinned marine fish
Example
The butter-fish is popular in Bengali cuisine.
黄油鱼在孟加拉菜中很受欢迎。
C2 noun /ˌɪnkænˈteɪʃən/

incantation

咒语
Meaning
a series of words used as a magic spell or charm
Example
The wizard chanted an incantation to summon the spirits.
巫师念了一段咒语来召唤灵魂。
C1 noun /rɪˌmjuː.nəˈreɪ.ʃən/

Remuneration

报酬; 薪酬; 奖金
Meaning
money paid for work or services; compensation or reward
Example
The job offers excellent remuneration and benefits.
这份工作提供了优厚的报酬和福利。
B1 noun /pərˈfɔːrmər/

performer

表演者
Meaning
a person who entertains an audience by acting, singing, dancing, or playing music
Example
The performer received a standing ovation for her song.
表演者因她的歌曲获得了起立鼓掌。
B2 noun ˌɪn.tɪˈɡreɪ.ʃən

integration

整合。统一。
Meaning
The action or process of integrating; the process of combining or adding parts to make a unified whole.
Example
Integration of networks will improve global communication.
网络的整合将改善全球通信。
A2 noun /haɪt/

height

高度
Meaning
the measurement of someone or something from base to top
Example
The height of the tower impressed the visitors.
塔的高度给游客留下了深刻的印象。
C2 adjective /ˌsuːprəˈmʌndeɪn/

supramundane

超世俗
Meaning
beyond the physical or ordinary world; transcendent
Example
The monk spoke of supramundane peace beyond material life.
和尚讲述了超越物质生活的超世俗的平静。
A1 determiner/pronoun /ˈɛni/

any

任何
Meaning
one, some, or all, without specifying which
Example
Do you have any questions?
你有任何问题吗?
A2 noun /ˈpækɪdʒ/

package

包裹
Meaning
a container or wrapping in which something is packed
Example
He received a package in the mail.
他收到了一份包裹。
B1 verb /bæn/

ban

禁止
Meaning
to officially forbid something; to prohibit
Example
The government banned smoking in public places.
政府禁止在公共场所吸烟。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈdəʊl.səm/

dolesome

悲伤
Meaning
Filled with grief or sadness; mournful.
Example
The dolesome ballad brought tears to their eyes.
那首悲伤的歌让他们眼中充满了泪水。
C1 verb /ˈæɡənaɪz/

agonize

煎熬
Meaning
To suffer extreme physical or mental pain; to spend time worrying.
Example
She agonized for days over whether she had made the right decision.
她为是否做出了正确的决定而痛苦了好几天。
A2 noun /rɪˈlɪdʒ.ən/

religion

宗教
Meaning
a system of faith and worship involving belief in a higher power
Example
Freedom of religion is a fundamental human right.
宗教自由是基本人权。
A2 noun/adjective /ˈfiːmeɪl/

female

雌性
Meaning
a person or animal of the sex that can bear offspring; relating to women or girls
Example
The female lion protects her cubs fiercely.
母狮保护她的幼崽。
B2 verb /əˈbændən/

abandon

放弃
Meaning
to give up completely; to leave permanently
Example
They had to abandon their house due to flooding.
由于洪水，他们不得不放弃他们的房子。
C2 noun /ˈdɛkəˌliːtər/

decaliter

十升
Meaning
A metric unit of capacity equal to ten liters.
Example
The container could hold up to one decaliter of water.
这个容器最多可以容纳一个十升的水。
C2 adjective /ˈbrætɪʃ/

brattish

任性
Meaning
acting like a spoiled child; behaving in an annoying, self-centered way
Example
The brattish boy threw a tantrum when he didn’t get his toy.
那个任性的男孩因为没有得到玩具而发脾气。
A2 noun /ˈæŋ.ɡər/

Anger

愤怒
Meaning
a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility
Example
His anger was evident when he slammed the door.
当他摔门时，他的愤怒显而易见。
C1 verb /ˈstaɪfl/

stifle

抑制
Meaning
to prevent or restrain an action, idea, or emotion; to suffocate
Example
She tried to stifle a laugh during the serious meeting.
她试图在严肃的会议中抑制笑声。
C1 verb /kwɛl/

quell

镇压
Meaning
To suppress or put an end to something, usually by force.
Example
The police were called to quell the violent protest.
警方被召唤以平息暴力抗议。
C1 adjective /ˈwɪlfəl/

willful

任性
Meaning
Deliberate, intentional, or stubbornly determined to do as one wants.
Example
Her willful disregard for the rules got her into trouble.
她任性地忽视规则让她陷入了麻烦。
A2 adjective /ˈreɪ.ni/

Rainy

多雨的
Meaning
characterized by rain; wet from rain; having much rain
Example
It was a rainy day, so we stayed indoors.
这是一个多雨的日子，所以我们待在室内。
B2 adverb /ˈnɔɪzɪli/

Noisily

喧闹地
Meaning
in a way that makes a lot of noise; loudly
Example
The children were playing noisily in the playground.
孩子们在操场上喧闹地玩耍。
A2 adjective /ˈkruːəl/

cruel

残忍
Meaning
Willfully causing pain or suffering to others, or feeling no concern about it.
Example
It was cruel to make fun of the injured boy.
嘲笑受伤的男孩是残忍的。
C1 verb /rɪŋ/

wring

幸福
Meaning
to squeeze and twist something to force liquid out; to extract with effort
Example
She had to wring the towel after washing it.
她收到奖项时，无法掩饰自己的幸福。
B2 noun məˈmɔːriəl

memorial

纪念碑
Meaning
A structure or building made to remind people of a person or event.
Example
Thousands gather at the National Memorial.
成千上万的人聚集在国家纪念碑前。
C1 adjective /ˈtæk.taɪl/

tactile

触觉的
Meaning
Connected with the sense of touch; perceptible by touch or giving a sensation when touched.
Example
The tactile experience of the fabric was soft and smooth.
面料的触觉体验柔软而光滑。
C2 adjective /ˈlɛtʃ.ər.əs/

lecherous

好色
Meaning
having or showing excessive or offensive sexual desire
Example
The character was portrayed as a lecherous old man.
这个角色被描绘成一个好色的老男人。
A2 noun /ˈʌv.ən/

Oven

烤箱
Meaning
an enclosed compartment used for heating, baking, or drying food
Example
She baked cookies in the oven for thirty minutes.
她在烤箱里烤了三十分钟的饼干。
B2 noun ˈbluː.prɪnt

blueprint

详细规划
Meaning
A detailed plan or framework for a work or project, a pre-planned structure.
Example
The architect presented a blueprint for the new building.
建筑师为新建筑提出了详细规划。
C1 adjective /ˈtʌf.tɪd/

Tufted

有小束的; 装饰着小束
Meaning
having a tuft or tufts; furnished with a tuft or clump of threads, hairs, or other material
Example
The tufted sofa looked elegant in the living room.
有小束的沙发在客厅里看起来很优雅。
B2 adjective /əˈbrʌpt/

abrupt

突然
Meaning
Sudden or unexpected, often without warning.
Example
The car came to an abrupt stop in the middle of the road.
汽车在路中间急停。
C1 verb /nɪˈɡeɪt/

negate

Meaning
To cancel out or make ineffective; to deny the truth of something.
Example
The new evidence will negate the claims made earlier.
B2 noun /ˈbaɪoʊ ˌdeɪtə/

Bio-data

简历
Meaning
biographical data; a resume or curriculum vitae containing personal and professional information
Example
Please submit your bio-data along with the job application.
请将您的简历与求职申请一起提交。
B2 adjective /ˈhoʊl.səm/

Wholesome

有益健康的; 促进身体或道德福祉的
Meaning
conducive to or promoting moral or physical well-being; healthy
Example
Eating wholesome food is important for good health.
吃健康的食物对保持良好的健康很重要。
C1 noun/adjective /ˈlɛzbiən/

lesbian

女同性恋
Meaning
a woman who is romantically or sexually attracted to other women
Example
She is a proud lesbian and advocates for equal rights.
她是一个自豪的女同性恋，支持平等权利。
C2 noun /ˈblʌfər/

bluffer

虚张声势的人
Meaning
a person who pretends to be more confident, skilled, or knowledgeable than they really are; someone who deceives others by bluffing
Example
Everyone eventually realized that he was just a bluffer with no real experience.
大家最终意识到他只是个虚张声势的人。
C2 noun /skæd/

scad

斯卡德鱼
Meaning
A type of fish of the jack family; also informally means a large number or quantity.
Example
The fisherman caught a scad in the net.
渔夫在网中抓住了一条斯卡德。
B2 noun /ˈroʊstɪd miːt/

Roasted meat

烤肉
Meaning
meat cooked by dry heat in an oven or over fire
Example
The roasted meat was perfectly seasoned and tender.
烤肉被完美地调味和变得嫩滑。
B2 noun /wɔːrd/

ward

病房
Meaning
A separate room in a hospital for patients; also a division of a city or a person under guardianship.
Example
She was admitted to the children's ward.
她被接收进了儿童病房。
C2 adjective /ˈspaɪnəs/

spinous

多刺的
Meaning
Having spines or thorn-like projections
Example
The spinous cactus was difficult to handle without gloves.
这个有刺的仙人掌没有手套很难拿。
C1 adjective /dɪˈbeɪst/

debased

贬值的
Meaning
having lost quality, value, or moral character
Example
The debased currency lost the trust of the people.
贬值的货币失去了人们的信任。
A2 adverb /əˈkrɒs/

Across

穿越
Meaning
from one side to the other side of something; in every part of a place
Example
The bridge stretches across the river.
这座桥横跨在河流上。
C1 adjective /ˈkɒz.mɪk/

cosmic

宇宙的, 广阔的
Meaning
relating to the universe or cosmos; vast
Example
Astronomers study cosmic phenomena to understand the universe.
天文学家研究宇宙现象，以理解宇宙。
C1 adjective /ˈrɪvɪtɪŋ/

riveting

引人入胜
Meaning
extremely interesting; holding the complete attention
Example
The movie was so riveting that nobody looked away.
这部电影如此引人入胜，以至于没有人移开视线。
B1 noun /kəˈnæl/

canal

水道
Meaning
an artificial waterway constructed for navigation, irrigation, or drainage
Example
The canal was built to help transport goods across the region.
该水道的建设是为了帮助运输区域内的货物。
C1 noun /ˈfɛərˌɡraʊndz/

fairgrounds

集市场地
Meaning
A designated area where fairs, exhibitions, and amusement events are held
Example
The town set up rides and stalls at the fairgrounds for the annual festival.
小镇在集市场地设置了游乐设施和摊位，为年度节日做准备。
C1 noun ˌdɛɡrəˈdeɪʃən

degradation

退化
Meaning
The condition or process of degrading or being degraded.
Example
Soil degradation due to overuse is a growing issue.
由于过度使用，土壤退化是一个日益严重的问题。
B2 adverb /rɪˈɡɑrdləs/

regardless

不管
Meaning
without paying attention to the current situation or condition
Example
She will go to the party regardless of the weather.
她将去派对，不管天气如何。
B2 adjective /bɪˈzɑːr/

bizarre

离奇
Meaning
very strange or unusual, especially so as to cause interest or amusement
Example
He told a bizarre story that no one could believe.
他讲了一个离奇的故事，没有人能相信。
A2 noun /ˈkɒm.ent/

comment

评论
Meaning
a verbal or written remark expressing an opinion or reaction
Example
She posted a kind comment on my photo.
她在我的照片下留言了一条友好的评论。
C1 verb /rɪˈdrɛs/

redress

纠正
Meaning
to set right, remedy, or compensate for a wrong or grievance
Example
The company promised to redress the complaints of its customers.
公司承诺纠正客户的投诉。
C1 adjective /ˈvɑːlətl/

volatile

波动的
Meaning
likely to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse
Example
The stock market is extremely volatile these days.
股市这些天极其波动。
B2 verb /ˈsʌmən/

summon

Meaning
To order someone to come or to gather courage or strength.
Example
The king summoned his advisors to the court.
C1 noun /ˈɛpɪθɛt/

epithet

绰号
Meaning
A descriptive phrase or word used to characterize someone or something, often as a nickname.
Example
He earned the epithet ‘The Great’ for his remarkable achievements.
由于其卓越的成就，他赢得了‘伟大’的绰号。
C1 noun /ˈæspɪrənt/

aspirant

有志者
Meaning
a person who seeks or hopes to achieve a position of honor or advancement
Example
She is an aspirant for the university's top scholarship.
她是大学最高奖学金的有志者。
C1 noun dɪˈtɜː.mɪ.nənt

determinant

决定性因素
Meaning
A factor that decisively affects the nature or outcome of something.
Example
Education is a key determinant of success.
教育是成功的一个关键决定性因素。
C1 adjective /ˈbɔɪstərəs/

boisterous

喧闹
Meaning
noisy, energetic, and cheerful; rowdy
Example
The children were boisterous during the birthday party.
孩子们在生日派对上很喧闹。
C1 noun /ˌpɒməˈdɔːrəʊ/

pomodoro

番茄工作法
Meaning
A time management technique that uses a timer to break down work into intervals.
Example
The Pomodoro technique improves productivity.
番茄工作法提高了生产力。
C2 verb /ɪnˈdɒktrɪˌneɪt/

indoctrinate

灌输
Meaning
To teach someone to fully accept a set of beliefs or ideas without question.
Example
The regime tried to indoctrinate the youth with propaganda.
该政权试图通过宣传对年轻人进行洗脑。
C1 noun ˌhaɪ.droʊˈpɒn.ɪks

hydroponics

水培
Meaning
Growing plants using nutrient-rich water instead of soil.
Example
Hydroponics allows crops to grow without soil.
水培技术允许作物在没有土壤的情况下生长。
C2 verb /ˈvaɪtəlaɪz/

vitalize

赋予生命
Meaning
To give life, energy, or strength to something.
Example
Fresh air and exercise can vitalize the body and mind.
新鲜的空气和运动可以使身体和心灵充满活力。
B2 noun /ɡɪɡ/

gig

音乐家、乐队或艺人的现场表演；也指临时工作
Meaning
A live performance by a musician, band, or entertainer; also a temporary job.
Example
The band has a gig at the local club tonight.
今晚乐队在当地俱乐部有一个吉格演出。
C1 noun /ˈstjuːpər/

stupor

昏迷
Meaning
a state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility
Example
He remained in a stupor after hearing the shocking news.
他在听到令人震惊的消息后陷入昏迷。
B2 noun ləˈdʒɪs.tɪks

Logistics

物流
Meaning
The detailed coordination of a complex operation involving many people, facilities, or supplies.
Example
Logistics ensures timely delivery.
物流确保及时交货。
C2 adjective /ˌrɒŋˈhɛd.ɪd/

wrongheaded

错误的思想
Meaning
Having or showing bad judgment or stubbornly holding to wrong ideas.
Example
The policy was considered wrongheaded and harmful.
这项政策被认为是错误的思想并且有害。
C2 noun /ˌæntiˈsaɪkloʊn/

anticyclone

反气旋
Meaning
A weather system with high atmospheric pressure at its center, usually bringing calm and clear conditions.
Example
An anticyclone brought sunny weather across the region.
一个反气旋带来了晴朗的天气。
C2 noun /ˈɪndələns/

indolence

懒惰
Meaning
Avoidance of activity or exertion; laziness.
Example
His indolence kept him from finishing the project on time.
他的懒惰使他无法按时完成项目。
C1 verb /dɪˈɡreɪd/

degrade

Meaning
To lower in dignity, quality, or value; to treat with disrespect or to deteriorate.
Example
Harsh words can degrade a person's confidence.
C1 verb /rɪˈsiːd/

recede

退去
Meaning
To move back or further away from a previous position.
Example
The floodwaters began to recede after the heavy rain stopped.
暴雨停止后，洪水开始退去。
B1 adverb /ðʌs/

thus

因此
Meaning
as a result or consequence of something previously stated
Example
He was late, thus he missed the meeting.
他迟到了，因此错过了会议。
B1 noun /ˈɔːfɪsər/

officer

警官
Meaning
a person in a position of authority, especially in law enforcement
Example
The officer gave him a ticket for speeding.
警官因超速给了他一张罚单。
C1 noun /ˈɡʌstoʊ/

gusto

热情
Meaning
great enjoyment, energy, or enthusiasm in doing something
Example
She sang the song with great gusto.
她充满热情地唱了这首歌。
A2 verb /əˈpɪə/

appear

出现
Meaning
to become visible or come into sight; to seem
Example
She appeared suddenly at the door.
她突然出现在门口。
C1 noun /stɑːr ˈæn.ɪs/

Star Anise

八角星
Meaning
star-shaped spice pod with a licorice-like flavor used in cooking
Example
She added star anise to the soup for aromatic flavor.
她在汤里加入了八角星，增添了香气。
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈvɪzəbl/

indivisible

Meaning
Not able to be divided or separated.
Example
The country's unity was indivisible despite differences.
C1 verb /ɪnˈlaɪvən/

enliven

使生动
Meaning
to make something more lively, interesting, or cheerful
Example
Her jokes helped enliven the dull meeting.
她的笑话帮助让枯燥的会议变得生动。
B1 adjective ˈpræktɪkəl

practical

实际的
Meaning
Concerned with actual use rather than theory; realistic and sensible.
Example
A practical approach is needed for solving complex problems.
解决复杂问题需要实际的办法。
C2 verb /ɪkˈskruːʃieɪt/

excruciate

折磨
Meaning
to cause intense pain or suffering
Example
The injury excruciated him with unbearable pain.
伤害让他经历了无法忍受的疼痛。
B2 noun /ˌrɛvəˈleɪʃən/

revelation

启示
Meaning
A surprising and previously unknown fact, especially one made known in a dramatic way.
Example
The book was full of shocking revelations about the politician.
这本书充满了对政治家的震惊启示。
B2 noun (plural) /ˈɑːrtɪˌfæks/

artifacts

文物
Meaning
objects made by humans, often of historical or cultural importance
Example
Archaeologists discovered valuable artifacts in the ruins.
考古学家在废墟中发现了宝贵的文物。
C1 verb /ˈpɜːrpətreɪt/

perpetrate

实施
Meaning
To commit or carry out, typically a harmful, illegal, or immoral act.
Example
The hackers perpetrated a massive cyber attack on the company.
黑客对公司进行了大规模的网络攻击。
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 /ˈteɪbər/

Tabour

小鼓
Meaning
a small side drum or tambourine used especially in folk music
Example
The folk musician played a lively tune on his tabour.
民间音乐家在他的手鼓上演奏了一首生动的旋律。
C1 noun /ɪnˈkrəʊtʃmənt/

encroachment

侵占
Meaning
the act of gradually intruding or taking over someone’s rights, land, or space
Example
The villagers protested against the encroachment on their farmland.
村民们抗议侵占他们的农田。
C1 adjective /riˈækʃəˌneri/

reactionary

反动的
Meaning
Opposing political or social progress or reform; extremely conservative.
Example
The group took a reactionary stance against the new policies.
该小组采取了反动的立场，反对新政策。
B2 adjective /pəˈrɛntəl/

parental

与父母相关的
Meaning
relating to a parent or parents; characteristic of a mother or father
Example
Parental guidance is important for a child's development.
父母的指导对孩子的成长很重要。
C1 adjective /ɒˈstɛnsəbl/

ostensible

表面上
Meaning
stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so
Example
His ostensible reason for leaving was illness, but many doubted it.
他离开的表面上原因是生病，但许多人对此表示怀疑。
C1 noun /ˈfɔɪeɪr/

foyer

前厅
Meaning
An entrance hall or lobby in a building.
Example
The guests waited in the hotel foyer before checking in.
客人在酒店大厅等候办理入住手续。
C1 noun /ˈfɔː.nə/

fauna

特定地区的动物生命
Meaning
The animal life of a particular region, habitat, or geological period.
Example
The fauna of the African savannah includes lions and elephants.
非洲草原的动植物群包括狮子和大象。
C2 noun /ˈlɪθəˌɡræf/

lithograph

石版画 (石头印刷)
Meaning
a print made by lithography, often artistic
Example
The museum displayed a rare lithograph from the 19th century.
博物馆展示了一幅19世纪的稀有石版画。
A2 noun /ˈwɒʃ.ɪŋ məˌʃiːn/

Washing machine

洗衣机
Meaning
a machine for washing clothes and other textiles
Example
The washing machine broke down and needs repair.
洗衣机坏了，需要修理。
C2 adjective /sɪˈnɒptɪk/

synoptic

概括性的
Meaning
giving a general overview or summary; presenting a broad view
Example
The report offers a synoptic view of climate trends over the past century.
报告提供了过去一个世纪气候趋势的概括性视图。
C2 adjective /ˈhæm ˌhændɪd/

ham-handed

笨拙
Meaning
clumsy or inept in handling things or situations
Example
His ham-handed attempt to fix the computer made it worse.
他笨拙的修理电脑的尝试反而使情况更糟。
C1 noun /ɪnˈædɪkwəsi/

inadequacy

不足
Meaning
lack of sufficient ability, quality, or strength; a feeling of not being good enough
Example
She struggled with feelings of inadequacy at work despite her strong qualifications.
尽管资历很强，她在工作中仍感到不足。
C1 noun ˌiː.kəʊˈfrend.li ˌɜː.bən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

eco-friendly urbanization

生态友好的城市化
Meaning
The development of cities in a way that is not harmful to the environment.
Example
Eco-friendly urbanization reduces environmental degradation.
生态友好的城市化减少了环境退化。
C1 adverb /ˈnæroʊli/

Narrowly

勉强地; 刚好
Meaning
by a small margin; barely; in a limited way
Example
She narrowly escaped the accident.
她差点逃脱了事故。
C1 adjective /klaɪˈmæktɪk/

climactic

高潮的
Meaning
Relating to the most exciting or important moment of something.
Example
The film ended with a climactic battle scene.
电影以一场高潮的战斗场景结束。