C1 noun /ˌmiːtiəˈrɒlədʒi/

meteorology

气象学

Meaning

The scientific study of the atmosphere and weather.

Example

He chose to specialize in meteorology to study weather patterns.

他选择专攻气象学，以研究天气模式。

C1 noun /ɪnˈdʌstriəsnəs/

industriousness

勤奋

Meaning

The quality of being hardworking and diligent.

Example

His industriousness earned him a promotion at work.

他的勤奋为他在工作中赢得了晋升。

C1 noun /bɑːm/

balm

香膏

Meaning

A soothing ointment or something that provides comfort or relief.

Example

The balm helped relieve the pain from her sunburn.

香膏帮助缓解她的晒伤疼痛。

A1 adjective /nɛkst/

suffuse

弥漫

Meaning

to gradually spread through or over something

Example

A warm glow suffused her face as she smiled.

当她微笑时，一种温暖的光辉弥漫到她的脸上。

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。

C2 adjective /ˈkrɛdʒʊləs/

credulous

轻信的

Meaning

Having or showing too great a readiness to believe things.

Example

The credulous child believed every story she heard.

那个轻信的孩子相信了她听到的每一个故事。

B2 noun, verb /bluːm/

bloom

开花；繁荣

Meaning

to produce flowers; to develop or flourish; a flower or the state of flowering

Example

The roses bloom beautifully every spring.

玫瑰每年春天都会美丽地开花。

B1 noun, verb /ˈɡrædʒuət/ (noun), /ˈɡrædʒueɪt/ (verb)

graduate

毕业生

Meaning

As a noun: a person who has completed a course of study; As a verb: to complete a course of study successfully.

Example

She will graduate from university next year.

她将在明年毕业。

B2 verb /wɛd/

wed

结婚

Meaning

to marry someone; to enter into a marriage

Example

They decided to wed in a small ceremony by the beach.

他们决定在海滩举行一个小型婚礼。

C2 verb /ɪkˈspʌndʒ/

expunge

擦除

Meaning

To erase or remove completely, often something unwanted.

Example

He managed to expunge the embarrassing memory from his mind.

他设法把尴尬的记忆从脑海中抹去。

B2 noun /ˈkæp.tɪv/

Captive

俘虏

Meaning

a person who has been taken prisoner or an animal that has been confined

Example

The captive was held in a small cell for several months.

俘虏被关押在一个小牢房里好几个月。

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。

B2 noun /ˈdreɪ.nɪdʒ/

drainage

排水

Meaning

the system or process by which water or other liquids are drained away

Example

Poor drainage caused flooding in the neighborhood.

糟糕的排水系统导致了邻里的洪水。

B1 verb /rɪˈliːs/

release

释放

Meaning

to set free; to allow something to escape or go away

Example

The prisoner was released after ten years.

囚犯在十年后被释放。

C2 noun prɒkˈsiː.mɪks

proxemics

个人空间使用的研究

Meaning

The study of how people use space and distance to indicate relationships

Example

Understanding proxemics helps in improving interpersonal communication.

理解亲密距离有助于改善人际沟通。

A2 adverb /ˈɛniweɪ/

anyway

无论如何

Meaning

used to emphasize a statement or to return to a previous subject; regardless of what happened

Example

I was tired, but I went to the meeting anyway.

我很累，但我还是去了会议。

B2 adjective ˈskɒl.ə.li

scholarly

学术的

Meaning

Having or showing great knowledge or learning; academic in approach or method.

Example

He wrote a scholarly article on ancient philosophy.

他写了一篇关于古代哲学的学术文章。

C1 adjective /həˈred.ɪ.ter.i/

Hereditary

遗传的; 从祖先传承

Meaning

passed down through family genes; inherited from ancestors

Example

The hereditary disease was passed down through generations.

遗传性疾病通过几代人传递。

A1 noun /ˈsʌn.deɪ/

sunday

星期天

Meaning

The day of the week between Saturday and Monday; often considered a day of rest or worship.

Example

We usually relax at home on Sunday.

我们通常在星期天在家休息。

C2 adjective /ˌhaɪpərˈkrɪtɪkl/

hypercritical

过度批评的

Meaning

Excessively or unreasonably critical.

Example

The teacher was often hypercritical of small mistakes.

老师经常对小错误过度批评。

C2 verb /ɪkˈspɒstjʊleɪt/

expostulate

表示不同意见

Meaning

to express strong disapproval or disagreement

Example

She expostulated with her friend about the risky decision.

她对她朋友关于冒险决定的看法表达了不同意见。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈfriːkwənt/

infrequent

不频繁

Meaning

Happening rarely or not often.

Example

He made infrequent visits to his hometown after moving abroad.

他在搬到国外后，偶尔才回家乡。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈraɪp/

Unripe

未成熟的

Meaning

not fully developed or matured; not ready to be eaten

Example

The unripe bananas will turn yellow in a few days.

未成熟的香蕉几天后会变黄。

C1 noun /rəʊˈbɒt.ɪk ˈsɜː.dʒər.i/

robotic surgery

机器人手术

Meaning

Surgery performed with the assistance of robotic systems to enhance precision and reduce invasiveness.

Example

Robotic surgery enhances precision in complex procedures.

机器人手术提高了复杂程序的精确度。

C1 verb /diːˈfjuːz/

defuse

Meaning

To make a situation less dangerous, tense, or explosive; to remove a fuse from a bomb.

Example

The negotiator helped defuse the tense situation.

B1 noun /trænzˈleɪtər/

translator

翻译者

Meaning

a person or tool that converts words or text from one language into another

Example

The translator helped the tourists understand the guide.

翻译者帮助游客理解导游。

C1 adjective /ˈfiːbl/

feeble

虚弱, 软弱

Meaning

lacking physical strength or vigor; weak

Example

After the illness, she felt too feeble to stand.

生病后，她感到太虚弱无法站立。

A1 noun /raɪs/

Rice

米饭

Meaning

a cereal grain that is a staple food in many countries

Example

We eat rice with curry for dinner.

我们晚餐吃咖喱配米饭。

C1 noun /ˈprəʊ.lɒɡ/

prologue

序言

Meaning

an introduction to a book, play, or event

Example

The novel begins with a short prologue set in the past.

这本小说以一段设定在过去的简短序言开始。

A2 verb /bɛɡ/

beg

乞求

Meaning

to ask for something earnestly; to request humbly

Example

The child begged for a new toy.

孩子请求了一个新玩具。

C1 noun ˈstræt.ə.sfɪər

stratosphere

平流层

Meaning

The layer of the earth's atmosphere above the troposphere, extending to about 50 km above the earth's surface.

Example

The stratosphere provides a unique environment.

平流层提供了一个独特的环境。

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。

C2 adjective /ˈæprəbəˌtɔːri/

approbatory

赞许的

Meaning

expressing approval or praise

Example

The teacher gave an approbatory nod after reading the essay.

老师在读完文章后，点了点头表示赞许。

C1 adverb /əˈkjuːtli/

acutely

敏锐地

Meaning

in a sharp, intense, or severe way; with keen awareness

Example

She was acutely aware of the risks involved.

她敏锐地意识到其中的风险。

C1 noun ɔːˈstɛr.ɪ.ti

austerity

紧缩政策

Meaning

Simple and disciplined lifestyle, avoiding luxury.

Example

The government implemented austerity measures to reduce expenses.

政府实施了紧缩措施以减少开支。

C2 adjective /pjuːˈtrɛsənt/

putrescent

腐烂的

Meaning

undergoing the process of decay; rotting

Example

The putrescent odor made everyone leave the room.

腐烂的气味让所有人都离开了房间。

A1 noun /triː/

tree

树

Meaning

a large plant with a trunk, branches, and leaves

Example

The tree in our backyard is over a hundred years old.

我们院子里的树已经有一百多年历史。

C1 noun /ˌɪndɪˈdʒɛstʃən/

indigestion

Meaning

Discomfort or pain in the stomach associated with difficulty in digesting food.

Example

He avoided spicy food because it often gave him indigestion.

A2 noun /tiːm/

team

团队

Meaning

a group of people working together towards a common goal

Example

Our team won the match after a great effort.

我们的团队在一次巨大努力后赢得了比赛。

A2 noun /dʒæm/

Jam

由水果和糖制成的甜酱；一种困难的情况；一个堵塞

Meaning

a sweet spread made from fruit and sugar; a difficult situation; a blockage

Example

She spread strawberry jam on her toast for breakfast every morning.

她每天早上在烤面包上涂上草莓果酱作为早餐。

B1 noun ˈem.fə.sɪs

emphasis

重音

Meaning

Special importance, value, or prominence given to something; stress laid on a particular point or aspect.

Example

The speaker placed emphasis on sustainable development.

演讲者强调了可持续发展。

B2 adjective /ˈkræŋki/

cranky

脾气暴躁

Meaning

bad-tempered, easily annoyed, or irritable

Example

The child gets cranky when he is hungry.

当孩子饿了时，他会变得脾气暴躁。

C1 adjective /ˌpriːdɪˈspoʊzd/

predisposed

倾向

Meaning

Likely or inclined to be affected by something in advance.

Example

She is predisposed to trust people easily.

她容易轻易相信别人。

B2 noun /ˈwɪlɪŋnəs/

willingness

意愿

Meaning

the quality of being prepared or ready to do something

Example

Her willingness to help others made her very popular.

她愿意帮助他人的态度使她变得非常受欢迎。

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。

A2 noun ˈen.ə.dʒi

energy

能源

Meaning

Power derived from the utilization of physical or chemical resources, especially to provide light and heat or to work machines.

Example

Clean energy sources help reduce pollution.

清洁能源有助于减少污染。

C1 noun /wɪk/

Wick

蜡烛芯

Meaning

a cord or strand of cotton that burns to provide light in a candle or lamp

Example

The candle wick needs to be trimmed for better burning.

蜡烛芯需要修剪，以便更好地燃烧。

C1 verb /ɪɡˈzɔːlt/

exalt

Meaning

to praise highly or raise in rank, honor, or power

Example

The community exalted the teacher for his dedication.

C1 noun /ˈɒstrəsɪzəm/

ostracism

排斥

Meaning

The act of excluding someone from a group or society.

Example

The student faced ostracism after breaking the rules.

学生在违反规则后遭受了排斥。

C1 noun /ˈseɪɑːns/

seance

灵媒会议

Meaning

A meeting where people attempt to communicate with the spirits of the dead.

Example

They held a seance to contact their late grandmother.

他们举行了灵媒会议，以联系已故的祖母。

C1 noun /ˈhjuːbrɪs/

hubris

傲慢

Meaning

excessive pride or self-confidence

Example

His hubris led to his downfall.

他的傲慢导致了他的垮台。

C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈfætɪɡəbl̩/

indefatigable

不知疲倦

Meaning

persisting tirelessly; incapable of being fatigued

Example

Her indefatigable spirit kept the team motivated during the long project.

她那不知疲倦的精神在漫长的项目中激励着团队。

B1 noun /ˈkætl/

cattle

幸福

Meaning

large domesticated animals such as cows and bulls that are kept on a farm for their milk, meat, or hides

Example

The farmer owns a herd of cattle that graze near the river.

她在收到奖项时无法掩饰她的幸福。

C1 noun /ræθ/

Wrath

愤怒; 怒火

Meaning

extreme anger; intense fury or indignation

Example

His wrath was terrible to behold.

他的愤怒让人无法忍受。

A2 noun /ˈmɪljən/

million

百万

Meaning

the number equivalent to one thousand thousand (1,000,000)

Example

The movie earned over a million dollars in its first week.

电影在第一周赚了超过一百万美元。

B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈteɪk/

undertake

承担

Meaning

to commit to and begin a task or project; to take on responsibility

Example

She decided to undertake a challenging project.

她决定承担一个具有挑战性的项目。

C2 noun /ˈkær.ə.weɪ siːdz/

Caraway seeds

葛缕子籽

Meaning

aromatic seeds of the caraway plant used as a spice in cooking and baking

Example

The bread was flavored with caraway seeds.

这块面包带有葛缕子籽的香味。

B2 noun /ˈlæv.ən.dər/

Lavender

薰衣草

Meaning

a fragrant purple flowering plant used in perfumes and aromatherapy

Example

The lavender field filled the air with its sweet, calming fragrance.

薰衣草田充满了甜美而宁静的香气。

B2 noun /ˈwɒrənti/

warranty

保修期

Meaning

A written guarantee given by a manufacturer or seller promising to repair or replace a product if necessary within a specified period.

Example

The laptop comes with a two-year warranty.

这台笔记本电脑附带两年的保修期。

C2 adjective /ˈvɪsɪd/

viscid

粘稠

Meaning

Having a thick, sticky consistency.

Example

The sap had a viscid texture that stuck to his hands.

树汁有一种粘稠的质地，粘在他的手上。

C1 adjective /ɑːrˈkeɪɪk/

archaic

Meaning

very old or old-fashioned; belonging to an earlier time

Example

Some laws are considered archaic and no longer relevant.

C1 adjective /ˈskrɔːni/

scrawny

瘦弱

Meaning

very thin and bony, often looking unhealthy

Example

The scrawny boy could barely lift the heavy bag.

那个瘦弱的男孩几乎无法提起沉重的包。

C1 noun /ˈneɪ.vəl/

Navel

肚脐

Meaning

the small hollow in the center of the stomach where the umbilical cord was attached

Example

The baby's navel cord fell off after a week.

婴儿的脐带一周后掉了。

C1 noun /ˌæf.ɚˈmeɪ.ʃən/

affirmation

肯定

Meaning

The action or process of affirming something or being affirmed; emotional support or encouragement.

Example

Daily affirmation of self-worth boosts confidence.

每日的自我肯定提升了自信。

A1 adjective /lɑːrdʒ/

Large

大; 巨大的; 庞大的

Meaning

of considerable size, extent, or intensity; big

Example

The large building dominated the city skyline.

那座大楼主宰了城市的天际线。

C2 adjective /ˈprɒɡnəθəs/

prognathous

前突颌骨

Meaning

Having jaws that project forward beyond the rest of the face.

Example

The fossil displayed a distinctly prognathous skull structure.

化石展示了一个明显的前突颌骨结构。

B2 adjective /bɪˈlʌvɪd/

beloved

心爱

Meaning

dearly loved, highly regarded

Example

She was the beloved queen of the kingdom.

她是王国中深受喜爱的女王。

B2 adjective /ˈlɛdʒɪslətɪv/

legislative

立法的

Meaning

relating to the making of laws

Example

The legislative body passed the new tax bill.

立法机构通过了新的税法。

B2 adjective /prɪˈzentəbl/

Presentable

适合公众展示; 看起来体面

Meaning

neat and suitable for being seen in public; acceptable in appearance

Example

Make sure you look presentable for the job interview.

确保在面试中看起来像个体面的人。

C2 adjective /ˈlæŋɡwɪd/

Languid

无力的; 懒惰的; 虚弱的

Meaning

lacking energy or vitality; slow and relaxed; weak or faint

Example

After the long journey, she felt languid and needed to rest.

经过长时间的旅程后，她感到无力并需要休息。

C1 noun /fæd/

fad

短暂流行的时尚，趋势

Meaning

a temporary fashion or trend; a short-lived craze

Example

The new diet became a popular fad among teenagers.

新的饮食成了青少年中的短暂流行趋势。

C2 noun /nɑnˈen.tə.ti/

Nonentity

无足轻重的人; 不存在的事物

Meaning

a person of no importance or influence; something that does not exist

Example

He felt like a nonentity in the large corporation.

他在大公司里感觉自己像个无足轻重的人。

C2 noun /ˈsɒfɪstri/

sophistry

诡辩

Meaning

the use of clever but false arguments, often to deceive

Example

The politician's speech was full of sophistry.

那位政治家的演讲充满了诡辩。

B2 noun ˈlɪt.ər.ə.si ˌreɪts

literacy rates

识字率

Meaning

The percentage of people in a population who can read and write; measures of educational levels in a population.

Example

Literacy rates impact socioeconomic conditions.

识字率影响着社会经济状况。

B2 adjective /ˈdespərət/

Desperate

绝望

Meaning

reckless; extremely urgent; critical

Example

The situation became desperate as water supplies ran out.

当水源耗尽时，情况变得绝望。

B2 adjective /sɪˈlek.tɪv/

Selective

选择性的

Meaning

relating to or involving careful selection; choosy about what to accept

Example

The university has a selective admission process for new students.

大学对新生有选择性的录取过程。

C1 adjective /ˌʃoʊ.vəˈnɪs.tɪk/

chauvinistic

沙文主义

Meaning

Displaying or characterized by excessive or prejudiced loyalty or support, especially towards one's own gender or group.

Example

His chauvinistic attitude alienated many of his female colleagues.

他的沙文主义态度疏远了许多女性同事。

B2 adjective/noun /ˈmaɪ.nər/

minor

微小 / 未成年

Meaning

less important, serious, or significant; a person under the legal age

Example

Luckily, the accident caused only minor injuries.

幸运的是，事故只造成了轻微伤害。

B2 verb /stɪtʃ/

stitch

幸福

Meaning

to sew with needle and thread; to join pieces of fabric

Example

She will stitch the torn dress carefully.

她无法掩饰她收到奖项时的幸福。

B1 noun/verb /ˈmætərz/

matters

问题 / 重要

Meaning

important topics, concerns, or issues; as a verb, to be of importance or significance

Example

What she thinks really matters to me.

她认为的事情对我来说真的很重要。

B2 adjective /lʌɡˈʒʊəriəs/

luxurious

奢华的

Meaning

extremely comfortable, elegant, or enjoyable, often involving great expense

Example

They stayed in a luxurious hotel during their vacation.

他们在度假期间住进了一家奢华的酒店。

C2 noun /ˈkæn.toʊ/

canto

章

Meaning

A main division of a long poem, especially in epic poetry.

Example

The Divine Comedy is divided into several cantos.

神曲被分为几个章节。

C1 noun /rʌk/

Ruck

推搡; 混乱的人群

Meaning

a situation where a crowd of people are pushing against each other; a disorderly crowd

Example

There was a ruck at the football match.

足球比赛中发生了推搡。

B2 noun /ˈʌpˌkiːp/

up-keep

维护

Meaning

The process or cost of maintaining something in good condition.

Example

The upkeep of the old house is very expensive.

老房子的维护非常昂贵。

A2 verb /weɪst/

waste

浪费

Meaning

To use or spend carelessly, extravagantly, or to no purpose.

Example

Social media often leads to wasting valuable time.

社交媒体常常导致浪费宝贵的时间。

C2 adjective /ˈθrɛdˌbɛr/

threadbare

因过度使用而变薄和破旧

Meaning

Worn out and thin from too much use; shabby.

Example

His threadbare coat could not keep him warm in winter.

他的破旧外套冬天无法让他保持温暖。

C2 verb /pɜːrl/

purl

发出低语声地流动

Meaning

To knit with a purl stitch; to flow with a murmuring sound (as a stream).

Example

The brook purled softly through the meadow.

小溪轻轻地流过草地。

B2 verb /skrʌb/

scrub

擦拭

Meaning

To rub hard so as to clean, typically with a brush and water.

Example

Excessive scrubbing of the eyes is harmful.

过度擦眼睛对身体有害。

A1 noun /ˈbɔɪˌfrɛnd/

boyfriend

Meaning

a man or boy that someone is having a romantic or close relationship with

Example

She introduced her boyfriend to her parents.

B2 noun /lɪm/

limb

肢体

Meaning

an arm or leg of a person or animal; a large branch of a tree

Example

He broke a limb while climbing the tree.

他在爬树时摔断了一只肢体。

C1 adjective /ɪmˈbrɔɪld/

embroiled

卷入

Meaning

being deeply involved in a difficult situation, conflict, or scandal

Example

She found herself embroiled in a heated family dispute.

她发现自己卷入了一场激烈的家庭争执。

A2 noun/adjective /ˈlɪvɪŋ/

living

生活 / 生计

Meaning

the state of being alive; or a way of earning money

Example

He makes his living as a teacher.

他以教师的身份谋生。

A2 noun /ˈtaɪm.teɪ.bəl/

Timetable

时间表

Meaning

a schedule showing planned activities or events at particular times

Example

Please check the train timetable for departure times.

请查看火车时刻表以获取出发时间。

C2 noun /ˈtʃælɪs/

chalice

圣杯

Meaning

A large cup or goblet, typically used for drinking wine in religious ceremonies.

Example

The priest lifted the golden chalice during the ceremony.

牧师在仪式中举起了金色的圣杯。

B2 verb /ɪnˈstrʌkt/

instruct

指示

Meaning

to teach; to give directions

Example

The teacher instructed the students carefully.

老师仔细地指示了学生。

A2 noun /ˈæk.ʃənz/

actions

行动

Meaning

The fact or process of doing something, typically to achieve an aim.

Example

Immediate actions are needed for pollution control.

需要立即采取行动来控制污染。

B2 noun /depθ/

Depth

深度; 深沉或深刻的特质

Meaning

the distance from the top or surface to the bottom; the quality of being intense or profound

Example

The depth of the ocean in this area reaches over three thousand meters.

该地区的海洋深度超过三千米。

B1 verb /stæmp/

stamp

Meaning

To bring down (one's foot) heavily on the ground; to imprint a mark or seal.

Example

She stamped her foot in frustration.

A2 noun /fæn/

Fan

粉丝; 扇子

Meaning

a person who has a strong interest in or admiration for a particular person or thing; a device for creating air current

Example

She is a huge fan of classical music and attends every concert in the city.

她是古典音乐的忠实粉丝，并参加城市中的每一场音乐会。

C1 verb /ˈtræmpəl/

trample

Meaning

to tread heavily on something and cause damage or injury

Example

The crowd trampled the flowers in the park.

B1 adjective /ˌel.ɪˈmen.tər.i/

Elementary

基本的; 初级的

Meaning

basic; fundamental; primary level

Example

He learned elementary mathematics in school.

他在学校学了基础数学。

B2 phrase ˈsɛvən ˈhæbɪts

seven habits

七个习惯

Meaning

Regular behaviors or actions that are done consistently over time, specifically referring to a set of seven key practices.

Example

Even habits help in maintaining a balanced lifestyle.

即使是习惯也有助于保持平衡的生活方式。

C1 verb /ˈlɔːndər/

launder

洗衣服 / 隐瞒非法获得的钱的来源

Meaning

to wash clothes, linens, etc.; or to conceal the origins of money obtained illegally

Example

She laundered all the dirty clothes on Sunday.

她在星期天洗了所有脏衣服。

B2 adverb /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪkli/

economically

经济地

Meaning

in a way that relates to economics or is efficient and not wasteful.

Example

The company is trying to operate more economically this year.

公司今年努力以更经济的方式运营。

C2 noun /ˈɑb.lə.kwi/

Obloquy

严厉的批评或言语侮辱；公开谴责

Meaning

harsh criticism or verbal abuse; strong public condemnation

Example

The politician faced obloquy after the scandal.

政治家在丑闻之后遭遇了严厉的批评。

A2 noun ˈhæpɪnəs

happiness

幸福

Meaning

The feeling or state of being happy; a pleasurable or satisfying experience; contentment and joy.

Example

Happiness lies in enjoying the small things in life.

幸福就在于享受生活中的小事。

C2 noun /ˌhɜːrpəˈtɒlədʒɪst/

herpetologist

爬虫学家

Meaning

A scientist who studies reptiles and amphibians.

Example

The herpetologist discovered a new species of frog in the rainforest.

爬虫学家在雨林中发现了一种新青蛙物种。

B2 noun ˈnætʃərəl ˈhæbɪtæt

Natural Habitat

自然栖息地

Meaning

The natural environment where organisms live and fulfill their life needs.

Example

Protecting the natural habitat is crucial for butterflies.

保护自然栖息地对蝴蝶至关重要。

C1 noun dʒuːˈdɪʃ.ər.i

judiciary

司法权

Meaning

The judicial authorities of a country; the system of courts that interprets and applies the law.

Example

The judiciary ensures the rule of law.

司法权确保法治。

C1 noun /ˈpɔːrsəlɪn/

porcelain

瓷器

Meaning

A white, hard ceramic material often used for dishes and ornaments.

Example

The museum displayed ancient porcelain vases from China.

博物馆展示了来自中国的古代瓷器花瓶。

B2 noun; verb /ˈlaɪnʌp/

line-up

阵容；排成一列

Meaning

a group or arrangement of people or things in a line; to arrange people or things in a row or planned order

Example

The coach announced the team line-up before the match.

教练在比赛前宣布了球队阵容。

C2 adjective /ˈæfərənt/

afferent

传入

Meaning

carrying impulses toward a central organ or part, especially toward the brain or spinal cord

Example

Afferent nerves carry signals from the body to the brain.

传入神经将信号从身体传送到大脑。

C1 noun, verb /pliːt/

pleat

褶子

Meaning

a fold in fabric made by doubling the material back upon itself

Example

She added a pleat to the skirt for extra volume.

她在裙子上加了一个褶子，以增加更多的体积。

C1 noun /ˈæptɪˌtjuːd/

aptitude

能力

Meaning

a natural ability or talent to do something well

Example

She has a strong aptitude for learning new languages.

她在学习新语言方面有很强的能力。

C2 noun /ˈmɒkəsɪn/

moccasin

莫卡辛鞋

Meaning

A soft leather shoe, traditionally worn by Native Americans, often made from deerskin.

Example

He slipped on a pair of comfortable moccasins before going outside.

他在外出前穿上了舒适的莫卡辛鞋。

C1 noun /stɪnt/

stint

短期工作

Meaning

a period of time spent doing a particular job or activity

Example

She did a short stint as a teacher before moving abroad.

她在搬到国外之前做了一段短时间的教师工作。

A2 noun /ˈpiːˈsi/

pc

个人电脑

Meaning

abbreviation for 'personal computer', a machine for performing digital operations

Example

I just bought a new PC for work.

我刚买了一个新的个人电脑用于工作。

C2 noun /əˈsɛt.ɪˌsɪz.əm/

asceticism

禁欲主义, 自律

Meaning

The practice of severe self-discipline and abstaining from indulgence, typically for religious or spiritual reasons.

Example

Asceticism has been a part of many religious traditions throughout history.

禁欲主义是许多宗教传统的一部分，贯穿历史。

C2 noun /draɪ ɡuːs ˈbɛri/

Dry goose berry

干胺果

Meaning

dehydrated amla fruit, rich in vitamin C and used for medicinal and culinary purposes

Example

Dry goose berry powder is excellent for hair growth.

干胺果粉末对头发生长有很好的促进作用。

B2 noun wɪnd ˈen.ə.dʒi

wind energy

风能

Meaning

Energy generated from wind using wind turbines to convert kinetic energy into electrical power.

Example

Wind energy is harnessed in Masdar City.

风能在马斯达尔市得到利用。