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B2 noun ˈme.trɪks

metrics

度量标准
Meaning
A system or standard of measurement; a set of numbers that give information about a particular process or activity.
Example
Metrics are crucial for evaluating performance.
度量标准对于评估绩效至关重要。
C1 adjective /ˌeɪˈtɪpɪkəl/

atypical

非典型
Meaning
not representative of a type, group, or class; unusual or abnormal
Example
The doctor said it was an atypical case of the disease.
医生说这是一个非典型的病例。
B2 noun /moʊd/

Mode

模式；方式
Meaning
a way or manner in which something occurs or is done; a setting
Example
The computer has a sleep mode to save energy.
计算机具有节能的睡眠模式。
C1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈbloʊn/

overblown

夸张
Meaning
excessively exaggerated or inflated
Example
The controversy was overblown by the media.
媒体过度夸大了争议。
B2 verb /stɪə(r)/

steer

操控
Meaning
to guide or control the movement of a vehicle, vessel, or person
Example
He steered the car carefully through the narrow street.
他小心地把车开过狭窄的街道。
B1 noun ədˈvɛnʧər ˈsiːkərz

Adventure Seekers

冒险者
Meaning
People who actively look for exciting and potentially risky activities or experiences.
Example
Sajek Valley is a popular destination for adventure seekers.
萨杰克谷是冒险者的热门目的地。
A2 noun ˈkɜːrɪdʒ

courage

勇气
Meaning
The ability to do something that frightens one; bravery.
Example
Courage is essential in the face of challenges.
面对挑战时勇气至关重要。
C2 verb /ˈfrɪzəl/

frizzle

将食物炸至变脆并卷曲
Meaning
to fry something until it becomes crisp and curled, or to make a sizzling noise
Example
The bacon began to frizzle in the pan.
培根在锅中开始发出滋滋声。
C2 noun /ˈwɒntənnəs/

wantonness

无缘的残忍
Meaning
The quality of being reckless, cruel, or deliberately malicious.
Example
His wantonness shocked everyone at the gathering.
他的无缘残忍震惊了聚会上的每一个人。
B1 verb /ˈfɛri/

ferry

渡船运输
Meaning
to transport by boat; to carry back and forth
Example
The boat ferried passengers across the river.
船把乘客运过了河。
C1 adjective ˌkɑːr.sɪ.nəˈdʒen.ɪk

carcinogenic

致癌的
Meaning
Having the potential to cause cancer in living tissue.
Example
Processed meat contains carcinogenic compounds.
加工肉类含有致癌的化合物。
C1 adjective /ˈdʒiː.ni.əl/

genial

亲切
Meaning
friendly, cheerful, and pleasant
Example
She greeted us with a genial smile.
她带着一个亲切的微笑迎接我们。
C1 noun ˈhɛroʊˌɪzəm

heroism

英雄主义
Meaning
Great bravery; the qualities or attributes of a hero.
Example
The heroism of freedom fighters inspires the nation.
自由斗士的英雄主义激励着国家。
C1 noun /ˈpɛs.tɪ.saɪd ˈrɛz.ɪ.djuː/

pesticide-residue

农药残留
Meaning
Chemical remnants left over from pesticides used on crops or in soil.
Example
Excess pesticide-residue in food can be harmful to health.
食物中的农药残留过多可能对健康有害。
C1 verb /dɪˈteɪn/

detain

Meaning
to keep someone from proceeding; to hold back, especially by official authority
Example
The police detained the suspect for questioning.
C1 adjective /dɪˈsiːtfəl/

deceitful

欺骗的
Meaning
Deliberately misleading or dishonest.
Example
She gave a deceitful answer to hide the truth.
她给了一个欺骗性的回答，以掩盖真相。
C1 verb /ˈweɪvər/

waver

动摇
Meaning
to become unsteady or indecisive; to hesitate or shake
Example
She began to waver in her decision to move abroad.
她开始在是否搬到国外的问题上动摇。
C2 noun /ɪnˈsɪpiəns/

incipience

开始
Meaning
the beginning or initial stage of something
Example
The project was still in its incipience when funding was approved.
当资金获得批准时，项目仍处于其开始阶段。
C2 noun/verb /ˈrɛkəmˌpɛns/

recompense

赔偿
Meaning
to compensate someone for loss or harm suffered; compensation given for damage or injury
Example
The company offered financial recompense to the injured worker.
公司向受伤的工人提供了经济赔偿。
B1 noun /bʊʃ/

bush

灌木丛
Meaning
a plant with many small branches growing close to the ground; a shrub
Example
A rabbit was hiding under the bush.
一只兔子藏在灌木丛下。
B2 adjective /ɪkˈskluːsɪv/

exclusive

仅限于特定的人、团体或区域；不与他人共享
Meaning
restricted to a particular person, group, or area; not shared with others
Example
The hotel offers exclusive access to a private beach.
酒店提供专属通往私人海滩的通道。
C1 verb /sɪˈkluːd/

seclude

隔离
Meaning
To keep someone away from other people; to isolate.
Example
The monk chose to seclude himself in the mountains.
僧侣选择在山中独自生活。
C1 noun /taɪˈpɒɡrəfi/

typography

排版
Meaning
the art and technique of arranging type to make written language legible and visually appealing
Example
Good typography improves the readability of a website.
良好的排版提高了网站的可读性。
B1 adjective /ˈvaɪə.lət/

Violet

紫罗兰色
Meaning
of a bluish-purple color
Example
She wore a beautiful violet dress to the party.
她穿了一件漂亮的紫罗兰色裙子参加派对。
C2 adjective /ˈblæs.fə.məs/

blasphemous

亵渎的
Meaning
showing disrespect or lack of reverence for God or sacred things
Example
The book was banned for its blasphemous content.
这本书因其亵渎内容而被禁止。
C1 adjective /swɑːv/

suave

迷人且优雅
Meaning
charming, confident, and elegant, often in a smooth or polished way
Example
He was a suave gentleman who impressed everyone at the party.
他是一个优雅的绅士，在派对上给大家留下了深刻的印象。
C1 noun /ˌɛlɪˈveɪʃən/

elevation

海拔
Meaning
The act of raising something to a higher position or level.
Example
The hikers reached a high elevation after hours of climbing.
登山者经过数小时的攀登后达到了较高的海拔。
C2 noun /oʊd/

ode

颂诗
Meaning
a lyrical poem, often expressing praise or strong emotions
Example
The poet wrote an ode to the beauty of nature.
诗人写了一首歌颂自然美的颂诗。
C1 noun /ˈwɪzərdri/

wizardry

魔法技艺
Meaning
The art or practice of magic; great skill or expertise in something.
Example
The programmer's wizardry amazed everyone in the room.
程序员的魔法技艺让房间里的每个人都感到惊讶。
B1 noun /ˈbɪldər/

builder

建筑商
Meaning
a person or company that constructs buildings or other structures
Example
The builder checked the site before starting the construction.
建筑商在开始建造之前检查了现场。
B1 noun /dʒiːp/

jeep

吉普车
Meaning
a sturdy motor vehicle designed for rough terrain; a small military or civilian off-road vehicle
Example
The jeep climbed the rocky hill without difficulty.
吉普车轻松地爬上了崎岖的山坡。
B2 adjective + noun ˈædvɜːrs ɪˈfekts

adverse effects

不良影响
Meaning
Negative or harmful impacts that result from an action or condition.
Example
Plastic usage has adverse effects on the environment.
塑料使用对环境产生不良影响。
B1 noun ˈstæn.dədz

standards

标准
Meaning
A level of quality or attainment; a required or agreed level of quality or attainment.
Example
High standards inspire competitors.
高标准激励着竞争者。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnækˈsɛsəbl/

inaccessible

无法接近
Meaning
unable to be reached, entered, or understood
Example
The remote village is almost inaccessible during the rainy season.
这个偏远的村庄在雨季几乎是无法接近的。
B2 adjective /prəˈdʌk.tɪv/

Productive

高效的
Meaning
efficient; yielding good results; fruitful
Example
Working from home has made me more productive than ever before.
在家工作让我比以往更高效。
B2 noun /ˌek.spekˈteɪ.ʃən/

Expectation

期望; 希望;
Meaning
a strong belief that something will happen or be the case; anticipation
Example
The new teacher exceeded everyone's expectations with her innovative teaching methods.
新老师通过其创新的教学方法超越了所有人的期望。
C1 noun /koʊˈɜː.ʃən/

coercion

胁迫
Meaning
The practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats.
Example
Cybercriminals use coercion to extract information.
网络犯罪分子使用胁迫手段提取信息。
B2 noun /ræntʃ/

ranch

牧场
Meaning
a large farm where animals such as cattle or sheep are raised
Example
They own a huge cattle ranch in Texas.
他们在德克萨斯州拥有一个巨大的牧场。
C2 noun /bjuːt/

butte

孤山
Meaning
an isolated hill with steep sides and a flat top, common in arid regions
Example
The travelers could see a tall butte rising in the desert.
旅行者们能看到沙漠中一座高耸的孤山。
B1 noun ˈbaʊndəri

boundary

边界
Meaning
A line that marks the limits of an area; a dividing line.
Example
The river marks the boundary.
河流标记边界。
C1 noun ɪˌlæˈstɪs.ə.ti

elasticity

弹性
Meaning
The responsiveness of demand or supply to changes in price.
Example
The elasticity of demand for luxury goods is high.
奢侈品的需求弹性很高。
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。
C1 verb /ɪˈnʌnsieɪt/

enunciate

清晰地发音
Meaning
to pronounce words clearly; to express an idea clearly
Example
The teacher asked him to enunciate each word.
老师让他清晰地发音每个单词。
B1 noun ɡlæns

glance

瞥
Meaning
A quick or brief look.
Example
He glanced at the river and felt calm.
他看了看河流，感到平静。
C1 verb /dɪsˈkʌlər/

discolor

褪色
Meaning
to change color, especially in a way that spoils the original appearance
Example
The fabric began to discolor after being left in the sun.
织物在阳光下被放置后开始褪色。
B2 noun ˈstræt.ɪ.dʒiz

strategies

战略
Meaning
A plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim; the art of planning and directing operations.
Example
Effective strategies can mitigate climate change impacts.
有效的战略可以减轻气候变化的影响。
B2 adjective /hɪˈlɛəriəs/

hilarious

极其有趣
Meaning
Extremely funny or amusing.
Example
The comedian told a hilarious story that had everyone laughing.
那位喜剧演员讲了一个极其有趣的故事，让每个人都笑了。
C1 noun /ˈpoʊlstər/

pollster

民意调查员
Meaning
a person or organization that conducts surveys to gauge public opinion
Example
The pollster predicted a close election outcome.
民意调查员预测了一个接近的选举结果。
B1 noun /lenz/

lens

镜头
Meaning
a curved piece of glass or plastic that makes things look clearer or larger when you look through it
Example
He cleaned the camera lens before taking the picture.
他在拍照前清洁了相机镜头。
B2 adjective strəˈtiː.dʒɪk

strategic

战略的
Meaning
Relating to the identification of long-term or overall aims and interests and the means of achieving them.
Example
Strategic policies enhance competitiveness.
战略性政策增强竞争力。
A1 verb /rɪˈmembə/

remember

记得
Meaning
to bring a past event back into one's mind; to keep in memory
Example
I remember my first day at school.
我记得我在学校的第一天。
C1 verb /snʌb/

snub

冷落
Meaning
to insult or ignore someone by treating them rudely
Example
He felt hurt when his invitation was snubbed.
他感到受伤，当他的邀请被冷落。
C2 adjective /ˈwɪspi/

wispy

细薄而脆弱
Meaning
Thin, delicate, and weak in appearance or form.
Example
Her wispy hair blew gently in the breeze.
她那细薄的头发在微风中轻轻飘动。
C1 verb /ˈsɪvɪlaɪz/

civilize

使文明
Meaning
to bring a society or group to a more developed, organized, or socially acceptable state; to educate and refine behavior
Example
Education can help civilize communities by promoting shared values and respect.
教育可以通过促进共同价值观和尊重来使社区更加文明。
B2 noun sliːp ˌdɛprɪˈveɪʃən

sleep deprivation

睡眠不足
Meaning
The condition of not having enough sleep; lack of adequate sleep.
Example
Sleep deprivation can severely impact mental health.
睡眠不足可能严重影响心理健康。
B2 noun /ˌpɜːrsəˈnel/

personnel

人员
Meaning
People employed in an organization or engaged in an organized undertaking such as military service.
Example
The company is hiring more personnel for its new branch.
公司正在为其新分支招聘更多的人员。
B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈveləpt/

Undeveloped

未开发的; 未成熟的; 原始的
Meaning
not yet developed; immature or primitive
Example
The undeveloped land was later turned into a park.
未开发的土地后来被改建成了一个公园。
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。
C1 adjective /səbˈvɜːrsɪv/

subversive

颠覆性的
Meaning
seeking or intended to undermine or overthrow an established system or authority
Example
The group was banned for its subversive activities.
该团体因其颠覆性活动而被禁止。
C2 adjective /ˈɡʌstəˌtɔːri/

gustatory

味觉的
Meaning
relating to the sense of taste
Example
The restaurant offered a gustatory experience unlike any other.
餐厅提供了与众不同的味觉体验。
C2 noun /ˈævərɪs/

avarice

贪婪
Meaning
extreme greed for wealth or material gain
Example
His avarice led him to exploit his workers.
他的贪婪导致他剥削工人。
C2 adjective /æmˈbroʊʒiəl/

ambrosial

神仙的
Meaning
Exceptionally pleasing to taste or smell; divine.
Example
The aroma of freshly baked bread was simply ambrosial.
刚烤好的面包香气简直是神仙的。
C1 adjective /ˈpen.ɪ.ləs/

Penniless

一贫如洗；极度贫穷；完全没有资金
Meaning
having no money; extremely poor; completely without funds
Example
After losing his job, he became penniless.
失业后，他变得一贫如洗。
C2 verb /ˌpriːɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/

preengage

预先雇佣
Meaning
To contract or engage beforehand; to arrange in advance.
Example
The workers were preengaged before the project officially started.
项目正式开始前，工人们已被预先雇佣。
C2 adjective /ˌdɛfəˈrɛnʃəl/

deferential

尊敬的
Meaning
Showing or expressing respect and high regard.
Example
He was always deferential toward his teachers.
他总是对他的老师表现出尊敬。
C1 noun /ədˈhɪə.rəns/

adherence

遵守
Meaning
The practice of following or keeping to a rule, standard, or belief.
Example
Adherence to rules is crucial in any organization.
遵守规则在任何组织中都至关重要。
B2 verb /snæp/

snap

折断
Meaning
to break suddenly; to speak angrily; to take a photograph quickly
Example
The rope snapped under the weight.
绳子在重压下断裂。
C1 adjective ˈfjuː.taɪl

futile

徒劳的
Meaning
Incapable of producing any useful result; pointless.
Example
His attempts to change the situation were futile.
他改变局势的努力是徒劳的。
C2 adjective /ˈdɛndrɔɪd/

dendroid

树状的
Meaning
tree-shaped or branching like a tree
Example
The coral has a dendroid structure.
珊瑚有一个树状结构。
C1 noun əˈblɪv.i.ən

oblivion

遗忘, 灭绝, 消失
Meaning
The state of being unaware or unconscious of what is happening; complete forgetfulness.
Example
His name faded into oblivion over time.
随着时间的推移，他的名字渐渐消失在遗忘中。
B2 verb, noun /sniːz/

sneeze

打喷嚏
Meaning
to expel air involuntarily from the nose and mouth due to irritation; the act of sneezing
Example
I had to sneeze during the meeting.
我在会议中不得不打喷嚏。
C2 noun /ˈlaɪər/

lier

说谎者
Meaning
a person who tells lies; an alternative spelling of liar
Example
No one trusted him because he was known as a habitual lier.
因为他是个惯常的说谎者，所以没人信任他。
A1 noun/adjective /saʊθ/

south

南方
Meaning
the direction towards the bottom of a map, opposite to north
Example
The sun rises in the east and sets in the south.
太阳从东方升起，西方落下。
B2 verb /ɪɡˈzɜrt/

exert

施加
Meaning
to apply or bring to bear; to use physical or mental effort
Example
He exerted all his strength to lift the heavy box.
他全力以赴抬起沉重的箱子。
C1 noun /tɔːrk/

torque

Meaning
A twisting force that causes rotation.
Example
The mechanic measured the torque of the engine.
A1 adverb /ʌp/

up

向上
Meaning
towards a higher position or level
Example
He climbed up the ladder quickly.
他迅速爬上了梯子。
C2 noun /ˈbʊlrʌʃ/

bulrush

芦苇
Meaning
A tall plant with long leaves that grows in or near water, also known as a cattail.
Example
The pond was surrounded by tall bulrushes swaying in the wind.
池塘被高大的芦苇环绕，随风摇曳。
C2 adjective /ˌɛpɪkjʊˈriːən/

epicurean

享乐主义
Meaning
relating to the enjoyment of fine food, drink, and luxury
Example
The chef prepared an epicurean feast for the guests.
厨师为客人准备了一场享乐主义的盛宴。
C2 adjective /ˈɡɑːrbəld/

garbled

混乱的
Meaning
Describes speech or text that is distorted or unclear.
Example
The radio broadcast was full of garbled messages.
广播中充满了难以理解的信息。
B2 adjective /ˈstaɪ.lɪʃ/

Stylish

时尚和有吸引力；在外观上有优雅或品味
Meaning
fashionable and attractive; having elegance or taste in appearance
Example
She wore a stylish dress to the party.
她穿着一件时尚的裙子参加派对。
C2 verb /rɔɪl/

roil

搅动
Meaning
to make a liquid muddy or disturbed; to cause agitation or disorder
Example
The constant protests roiled the city streets.
持续的抗议活动搅动了城市的街道。
B2 verb, adjective /ˈfɒstər/

foster

培养
Meaning
to encourage the development of something; to raise a child that is not one's own
Example
The program aims to foster creativity in young students.
该计划旨在促进年轻学生的创造力。
B1 noun /ˈmeʒərmənt/

measurement

测量
Meaning
the size, length, or amount of something, as determined by measuring
Example
The tailor took my waist measurement before stitching the suit.
裁缝在缝制西装前先测量了我的腰围。
C1 adjective /ˈbʊkɪʃ/

Bookish

爱读书的; 学术的
Meaning
studious; scholarly; devoted to reading and studying
Example
She was known for her bookish nature and love of literature.
她以书本亲和的天性和对文学的热爱而闻名。
A1 noun /ˈbɪldɪŋ/

building

建筑
Meaning
A structure with a roof and walls, such as a house, school, or office.
Example
The old building was renovated into a museum.
这座旧建筑被翻新并改建为博物馆。
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈwɛlm/

overwhelm

Meaning
to overpower someone emotionally or physically; to be too much to handle
Example
She was overwhelmed with gratitude after receiving the help.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈbaɪəst/

unbiased

公正
Meaning
Not showing prejudice; impartial and fair.
Example
The report gave an unbiased view of the situation.
报告提供了该情况的公正观点。
C2 noun /ˈpɛntəˌɡræm/

pentagram

五角星
Meaning
A five-pointed star often used as a symbol in magic, mysticism, or religion.
Example
The wizard drew a pentagram on the floor as part of the ritual.
魔法师在地板上画了一个五角星，作为仪式的一部分。
C1 noun /ˈtriːzən/

Treason

叛国罪
Meaning
the crime of betraying one's country, especially by attempting to kill or overthrow the sovereign or government
Example
He was accused of treason against the state.
他被指控犯有叛国罪。
C1 verb /ˈɡælvənaɪz/

galvanize

Meaning
to shock or excite someone into taking action; to coat iron or steel with a protective layer of zinc
Example
The speech galvanized the crowd into action.
B1 adjective dəˈmes.tɪk

domestic

国内的
Meaning
Existing or occurring inside a particular country; not foreign or international.
Example
Domestic investments stabilize the economy.
国内投资稳定经济。
C1 noun /ˈklæmər/

clamor

喧嚣
Meaning
a loud and confused noise, especially of people shouting insistently
Example
The clamor of the protesting crowd filled the square.
抗议人群的喧嚣充满了广场。
B2 noun /ˈsɛnsər/

sensor

幸福
Meaning
a device that detects or measures a physical property and records, indicates, or responds to it
Example
The motion sensor turned on the light automatically.
当她获得奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
C1 adjective /ˈæv.ɪd/

avid

热衷的
Meaning
having an eager desire or enthusiasm for something
Example
She is an avid reader of mystery novels.
她是一个狂热的神秘小说读者。
C1 noun /ˈprɒfəsi/

prophecy

预言
Meaning
a prediction or message about the future, often believed to be divinely inspired
Example
The prophecy foretold the rise of a great leader.
预言预示着伟大领导者的崛起。
B1 verb /ˈbɑrɡɪn/

bargain

讨价还价
Meaning
to negotiate terms; to discuss prices; to make a deal
Example
She likes to bargain at the local market.
她喜欢在当地市场讨价还价。
B1 noun /sɛl/

cell

细胞 / 单元格
Meaning
a small basic unit of life; or a small enclosed space like a prison room
Example
The prisoner was locked in a small cell.
囚犯被锁在一个小牢房里。
C2 adjective /ˈprəʊ.lɪks/

prolix

过于冗长
Meaning
using too many words; tediously lengthy
Example
The professor’s prolix lecture put many students to sleep.
教授冗长的讲座让许多学生打瞌睡。
C2 noun /ˈbærəˌɡræf/

barograph

记录气压变化的仪器
Meaning
an instrument that records changes in atmospheric pressure
Example
The scientist checked the barograph for pressure variations.
科学家检查了气压计以查看压力变化。
B2 noun, adjective /hjuːˌmænɪˈtɛəriən/

humanitarian

人道主义者
Meaning
A person who seeks to promote human welfare, or something relating to human welfare and compassion.
Example
The organization provides humanitarian aid to disaster victims.
该组织为灾难受害者提供人道主义援助。
C2 verb /ˈɪntərˌdɪkt/

interdict

禁止
Meaning
to prohibit or forbid something by authoritative order, often by law or decree
Example
The court moved to interdict the sale of the illegal goods.
法院决定禁止销售非法商品。
C2 noun ˌmɛtəkɒɡˈnɪʃən

metacognition

思考思考
Meaning
Awareness and understanding of one's own thought processes
Example
Metacognition enhances problem-solving abilities.
元认知增强了解决问题的能力。
B2 noun /stɔːrk/

Stork

鹳
Meaning
large wading bird with long legs and a long neck
Example
The stork built its nest on top of the tall chimney.
鹳在高烟囱上建造了它的巢。
C1 noun /ɪkˈstræv.ə.ɡəns/

Extravagance

过度开支; 浪费
Meaning
lack of restraint in spending money; excessive expense
Example
The wedding celebration was criticized for its unnecessary extravagance.
婚礼庆典因不必要的奢华而受到批评。
C2 adjective /ɪˈrɛzəluːt/

irresolute

优柔寡断
Meaning
uncertain or indecisive; lacking determination
Example
He stood irresolute at the crossroads, unsure which path to take.
他在十字路口犹豫不决，不知道走哪条路。
C2 noun /ˌθiːəˈloʊdʒən/

theologian

神学家
Meaning
A person who studies or is an expert in theology.
Example
Theologians often debate complex questions of faith and morality.
神学家们经常就信仰和道德的复杂问题展开辩论。
C1 verb /vɪə(r)/

veer

突然改变方向
Meaning
to change direction suddenly
Example
The car veered off the road to avoid the accident.
汽车为了避开事故突然驶离了道路。
B1 verb /daɪv/

dive

跳水
Meaning
to plunge headfirst into water or another substance
Example
He decided to dive into the pool on a hot day.
他决定在炎热的日子里跳进游泳池。
C2 adjective, noun /bɪˈtroʊðd/

betrothed

订婚的
Meaning
Engaged to be married; a person who is engaged.
Example
She introduced him as her betrothed.
她把他介绍为她的未婚夫。
B2 noun /ˌpɪə.riˈɒd.ɪ.kəl/

periodical

期刊
Meaning
a magazine or journal published at regular intervals
Example
She subscribed to a science periodical.
她订阅了一个科学期刊。
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。
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。
B2 noun /ˈmɪn.ɪ.stri/

Ministry

部委
Meaning
A government department responsible for a particular area of public administration
Example
The Ministry of Education announced new policies for schools.
教育部宣布了新的学校政策。
C2 noun /ˈbiː.təl nʌt/

Betel-nut

槟榔
Meaning
seed of the areca palm tree, often chewed as a stimulant
Example
Betel-nut is commonly chewed in many South Asian countries.
槟榔在许多南亚国家是常见的咀嚼物。
C1 noun /ˈɪnstɪˌɡeɪtər/

instigator

煽动者
Meaning
A person who brings about or initiates something, usually something bad.
Example
The police identified him as the instigator of the violence.
警方将他定为暴力的煽动者。
B2 verb /waɪn/

whine

抱怨
Meaning
to complain in an annoying way; to make a high-pitched sound
Example
The child whined about having to go to bed early.
孩子抱怨必须早睡。
C1 noun /ˈnɑv.ɪs/

Novice

新手
Meaning
a person new to or inexperienced in a field or situation; a beginner
Example
As a novice driver, she was very careful on the road.
作为一个新手司机，她在路上非常小心。
A2 verb /dɪsˈkʌvər/

discover

发现
Meaning
to find something for the first time
Example
Scientists discovered a new planet last year.
科学家去年发现了一颗新行星。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsɜːrvɪsəbəl/

Unserviceable

无法使用的; 有缺陷的
Meaning
not in working order; unable to be used; defective
Example
The old computer became unserviceable after the system crash.
那台旧电脑在系统崩溃后变得无法使用。
A1 noun /wɜːrld/

world

世界
Meaning
the earth, together with all of its countries and people
Example
The world is becoming more interconnected every day.
这个世界每天都变得更加互联互通。
B2 noun /pɪt/

pit

坑
Meaning
a large hole in the ground or a hollow area
Example
The workers dug a deep pit to build the foundation.
工人们挖了一个深坑来建造地基。