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C1 noun ˈmɪl.ɪ.tər.i ɪnˈkɜː.ʃən

military incursion

军事入侵
Meaning
A sudden armed attack or invasion by military forces into a territory.
Example
The military incursion caused widespread devastation.
军事入侵造成了广泛的破坏。
C1 noun /ˈsɪməli/

simile

明喻
Meaning
A figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another using 'like' or 'as'.
Example
She used a simile to describe her eyes as bright as stars.
她用明喻来描述她的眼睛像星星一样明亮。
C1 verb /dɪˈsɛm.ɪ.neɪt/

disseminate

传播
Meaning
To spread or give out something, especially news, information, ideas, etc., to a lot of people.
Example
Social media helps to disseminate information quickly.
社交媒体帮助迅速传播信息。
C1 verb /flɔːnt/

flaunt

炫耀
Meaning
to show off something proudly, often to attract attention
Example
She likes to flaunt her new jewelry at parties.
她喜欢在派对上炫耀她的新珠宝。
C2 verb /ˈnuːkliˌeɪt/

nucleate

成核
Meaning
to form into a nucleus or bring together into a central part
Example
The droplets began to nucleate around tiny particles in the air.
水滴开始在空气中的微小颗粒周围形成核。
C1 noun /səˈprɛʃən/

suppression

压制
Meaning
the act of forcibly stopping something or holding back feelings or actions
Example
The suppression of free speech led to protests.
言论自由的压制导致了抗议。
B2 verb ədˈhɪər

adhere

附着
Meaning
To stick firmly to something or stay attached.
Example
Neutrons adhere to protons.
中子附着在质子上。
C1 verb /ˈwɒloʊ/

wallow

打滚, 沉溺
Meaning
to roll about or indulge oneself in something excessively
Example
The buffalo likes to wallow in the mud on hot days.
水牛喜欢在热天在泥巴里打滚。
B1 noun /sərˈtɪfɪkət/

certificate

证书
Meaning
a document serving as proof of achievement or qualification
Example
She received a certificate for completing the course.
她因完成课程而获得了证书。
C2 verb /ˈbraʊˌbiːt/

browbeat

威胁 / 强迫
Meaning
To intimidate or bully someone into doing something
Example
The lawyer tried to browbeat the witness.
律师试图威胁证人。
B2 adverb /ɪkˈstɜrnəli/

externally

外部地
Meaning
in a way that relates to the outer surface or outside appearance
Example
The building appeared externally modern, but inside it was quite old-fashioned.
这栋建筑外部看起来很现代，但里面相当老式。
C2 adjective /ˌsɛm.iˈkɒn.ʃəs/

semiconscious

半意识的
Meaning
Only partly conscious; not fully aware of surroundings.
Example
He was semiconscious after the accident and could barely respond.
他在事故后半意识清醒，几乎无法回应。
C2 noun /ɜːrˈbænɪti/

urbanity

都市气质
Meaning
refined courtesy, elegance, and sophistication in manner
Example
Her urbanity made her popular among diplomats and leaders.
她的都市气质让她在外交官和领导人中非常受欢迎。
C1 verb /əˈluːd/

allude

暗示
Meaning
To refer to something indirectly or casually.
Example
The professor alluded to Shakespeare during the lecture.
教授在讲座中提到了莎士比亚。
C2 noun /læŋ'ɡʊər/

Langoor

长尾猴
Meaning
a long-tailed monkey found in Asia, especially India and Southeast Asia
Example
The langoor was sitting on the tree branch eating fruits.
那只长尾猴正坐在树枝上吃水果。
A2 verb /əˈreɪndʒ/

arrange

安排
Meaning
to organize or put in order; to plan or prepare
Example
She arranged the flowers in a vase.
她把花插在花瓶里。
C2 noun /ˌdɪpsəˈmeɪniæk/

dipsomaniac

酒鬼
Meaning
A person with an uncontrollable craving for alcoholic drinks.
Example
The novel portrayed the tragic downfall of a dipsomaniac who lost everything to alcohol.
这本小说描绘了一位酒鬼的悲惨堕落，他因酒精失去了一切。
C2 adjective /ɛkˈstrɪnzɪk/

extrinsic

外在
Meaning
Not part of the essential nature of someone or something; coming from outside.
Example
His motivation was largely extrinsic, driven by rewards and recognition.
他的动力主要是外在的，受到奖励和认可的驱动。
C1 adjective səˈblaɪm

sublime

崇高的, 壮丽的, 庄严的
Meaning
Of such excellence, grandeur, or beauty as to inspire great admiration or awe.
Example
The sublime beauty of the mountain landscape took my breath away.
那座山脉的崇高美景让我屏住了呼吸。
A2 verb /beɪk/

bake

烤
Meaning
to cook food using dry heat, usually in an oven
Example
She baked a cake for her friend's birthday.
她为她朋友的生日烤了一个蛋糕。
A2 noun /rɪˈfrɪdʒ.ər.eɪ.tər/

Refrigerator

冰箱
Meaning
an appliance for keeping food and drinks cold
Example
Please put the milk in the refrigerator to keep it fresh.
请把牛奶放进冰箱里保持新鲜。
A1 preposition/adverb/conjunction /bɪˈfɔːr/

before

之前
Meaning
At an earlier time; in front of in order or place.
Example
She arrived before the meeting started.
她在会议开始之前到达。
C2 adjective /dɪˈkrɛpɪt/

decrepit

破旧
Meaning
worn out or weakened by age or neglect
Example
The decrepit old house was on the verge of collapse.
那座破旧的老房子几乎要坍塌了。
B1 verb /rɪˈdʒekt/

reject

拒绝
Meaning
to refuse to accept or consider something
Example
The committee decided to reject the proposal.
委员会决定拒绝该提案。
B2 noun /ˈtæd.poʊl/

Tadpole

蝌蚪
Meaning
the larval stage of a frog or toad, having gills and a tail
Example
The pond was full of tadpoles swimming around.
池塘里到处是游动的蝌蚪。
B2 noun /kəmˈpɑːrt.mənt/

Compartment

车厢
Meaning
a separate section or division of a larger space, especially in a train
Example
We found seats in the first-class compartment.
我们在头等舱车厢找到了座位。
C2 noun /kəˌrɒbəˈreɪʃən/

corroboration

证实
Meaning
evidence that confirms or supports a statement, theory, or finding
Example
The documents provided strong corroboration of her claims.
文件提供了强有力的证据，支持她的主张。
C2 /laɪð/

lithe

灵活且优雅
Meaning
thin, supple, and graceful in movement
Example
The lithe dancer captivated the audience with her graceful spins.
灵活的舞者用她优雅的旋转迷住了观众。
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪbə/

belabour

过分强调
Meaning
to explain something repeatedly or with excessive detail; to criticize or attack verbally at length
Example
The teacher did not belabour the point once the students understood it.
当学生已经理解后，老师没有过分强调这一点。
B1 adjective /ʃɛrd/

shared

共享
Meaning
used, done, or experienced by two or more people together
Example
They live in a shared apartment near the university.
他们住在大学附近的一间共享公寓里。
B2 verb /əˈkʌmpəni/

accompany

陪伴
Meaning
to go somewhere with someone as a companion or escort
Example
She asked her friend to accompany her to the concert.
她请她的朋友陪她一起去音乐会。
C1 noun/verb /ˈprɛdɪkət/ (noun), /ˈprɛdɪkeɪt/ (verb)

predicate

谓语 / 以...为基础
Meaning
noun: the part of a sentence that tells something about the subject; verb: to base or establish something on a particular idea
Example
His theory is predicated on sound research.
他的理论是基于可靠的研究。
B2 adjective ˈkʌl.ɪ.nər.i

culinary

烹饪的
Meaning
Related to cooking or the preparation of food, especially in a sophisticated or professional manner.
Example
Culinary advancements enhance the dining experience.
烹饪的进步提升了用餐体验。
A2 adjective /ruːd/

Rude

粗鲁; 无礼; 不文明; 严厉
Meaning
impolite; discourteous; lacking civility; rough or harsh in manner
Example
It was rude of him to interrupt the meeting.
他打断会议的行为很粗鲁。
A2 adjective /fænˈtæstɪk/

Fantastic

极好的; 奇妙的; 卓越的
Meaning
extremely good; wonderful; excellent
Example
The movie was absolutely fantastic!
这部电影绝对是精彩的！
A1 noun /mæn/

man

男人
Meaning
an adult human male
Example
The man helped the child cross the street.
那个人帮助孩子过马路。
B2 adverb /ˈlaɪtli/

lightly

轻轻地
Meaning
gently or with little force or weight
Example
She touched the baby’s hand lightly.
她轻轻地触摸了宝宝的手。
C2 adjective /ˈɔːrəˌtʌnd/

orotund

深沉而清晰的声音
Meaning
full, rich, and clear in sound; pompous in style
Example
The actor's orotund voice filled the theater.
演员的深沉声音充满了剧院。
C2 verb /ˈvɛəriəˌɡeɪt/

variegate

使多样化
Meaning
To diversify or mark with different colors or patterns.
Example
The artist used different shades to variegate the design.
艺术家使用不同的阴影来使设计变得多样化。
C1 verb /ˈsmoʊldər/

smolder

慢慢燃烧
Meaning
to burn slowly with smoke but no flame; to show suppressed anger or emotion
Example
The fire smoldered for hours before it went out.
火灾持续了几个小时才熄灭。
A2 adverb /ˈɔːlmoʊst/

almost

差不多
Meaning
very nearly, but not exactly or completely
Example
He almost missed the train.
他差点错过了火车。
C2 noun /kənˈkɔːrdəns/

concordance

一致性
Meaning
Agreement; also an alphabetical index of the principal words in a book.
Example
There is a strong concordance between the two reports.
这两个报告之间有很强的一致性。
C2 noun /paɪər/

pyre

火葬堆
Meaning
A heap of combustible material, especially one used for burning a corpse as part of a funeral ceremony.
Example
The villagers built a pyre to honor the deceased.
村民们建造了一堆火葬堆，以尊重已故者。
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。
B2 noun ˌfʌŋk.ʃəˈnæl.ə.ti

functionality

功能性
Meaning
The quality of being functional; the ability to work or operate as intended.
Example
The new refrigerator has improved functionality.
新冰箱提高了功能性。
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈiːt/

overeat

幸福
Meaning
To eat more food than the body needs.
Example
She tends to overeat when she is stressed.
她在收到奖项时无法掩饰自己的幸福。
C1 adjective /ˌsʌbˈkɒn.ʃəs/

subconscious

潜意识
Meaning
Of or concerning the part of the mind which one is not fully aware of but which influences actions and feelings.
Example
Fears often come from the subconscious mind.
恐惧常常来自潜意识。
C1 noun /ˈɛkstrəˌvɜːrt/

extrovert

外向者
Meaning
a person who is outgoing, sociable, and energized by being around other people
Example
As an extrovert, she enjoys meeting new people at social events.
作为一个外向者，她喜欢在社交活动中认识新朋友。
A2 verb /fiːd/

feed

喂
Meaning
to give food to a person or animal
Example
She feeds the birds every morning.
她每天早上喂鸟。
C2 noun /ˈbriːzˌweɪ/

breezeway

有顶走道
Meaning
A roofed outdoor passage, often connecting two buildings.
Example
The breezeway connected the house to the garage.
有顶走道将房子与车库连接在一起。
C2 adjective /ɡoʊʃ/

gauche

笨拙
Meaning
lacking social grace, sensitivity, or tact; awkward
Example
His gauche remarks embarrassed everyone at the dinner party.
他那笨拙的评论让晚宴上的每个人都感到尴尬。
B2 noun /kriːk/

creek

小溪
Meaning
a small stream or narrow river
Example
We went fishing by the creek near our house.
我们在离家很近的小溪旁钓鱼。
C2 noun /ɪksˈtʃɛkər/

exchequer

国库
Meaning
The treasury of a state or country.
Example
The government announced new measures to improve the exchequer.
政府宣布了新的措施，以改善国库。
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。
B1 noun ɪmˈplɔɪmənt

employment

就业
Meaning
The condition of having paid work; the action of giving work to someone.
Example
Employment was limited to Urdu speakers.
就业仅限于乌尔都语使用者。
C1 noun /vʌlˈɡær.ɪ.ti/

Vulgarity

粗俗
Meaning
the quality of being rude, offensive, or indecent; lack of sophistication or good taste
Example
The comedian's jokes were criticized for their vulgarity.
喜剧演员的笑话因其粗俗而受到批评。
C1 noun ˈrez.ɪ.djuː

residue

残留物
Meaning
A small amount of something that remains after the main part has gone or been removed.
Example
Soap residue affects appliance efficiency.
肥皂残留物影响设备的效率。
B2 noun /trænˈzækʃən/

transaction

交易
Meaning
an instance of buying or selling something; a business deal or exchange
Example
Every online transaction is recorded for security purposes.
每一笔在线交易都会为了安全目的而被记录。
C1 noun /ˌdaɪəˈrɑːmə/

diorama

立体模型
Meaning
a three-dimensional model representing a scene, often with miniature figures
Example
The museum displayed a diorama of an ancient village.
博物馆展示了一个古代村庄的立体模型。
C2 verb /kənˈvʌls/

convulse

剧烈震动; 经历突然的不自主收缩
Meaning
to shake violently; to suffer sudden involuntary contractions
Example
The patient convulsed during the seizure.
患者在发作时抽搐。
C1 adjective /ɪˈstreɪndʒd/

estranged

疏远
Meaning
no longer close or affectionate with someone; alienated
Example
She felt estranged from her family after the long dispute.
她在长时间的争执后感到与家人疏远。
A2 noun /ɛmˈplɔɪ.iː/

employee

员工
Meaning
A person who works for an organization or company in return for payment.
Example
The company values each employee's contribution to its success.
公司重视每个员工对成功的贡献。
C2 noun /kɛn/

ken

知识范围
Meaning
one's range of knowledge or understanding
Example
Quantum physics is beyond my ken.
量子物理学超出了我的理解范围。
C1 noun /ˈpɑːrtʃmənt/

parchment

羊皮纸
Meaning
a thin material made from animal skin, used in the past for writing
Example
The ancient manuscript was written on parchment.
古老的手稿写在羊皮纸上。
B1 adjective ˈriː.dʒən.əl

regional

区域的
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a region.
Example
Regional hubs support localized industries.
区域中心支持本地行业。
C2 adjective /ˈdɛprɪkətɔːri/

deprecatory

贬低的
Meaning
expressing disapproval or belittling
Example
He gave a deprecatory remark about their performance.
他对他们的表现做出了贬低的评论。
A2 adjective, adverb /ˈfʊl taɪm/

full-time

全职
Meaning
working or studying for the whole standard period of time
Example
She works full-time as a teacher.
她作为老师全职工作。
C2 adjective /krɪˈpʌskjʊlər/

crepuscular

与黄昏相关
Meaning
relating to twilight or active during twilight
Example
Bats are crepuscular animals, most active at dawn and dusk.
蝙蝠是黄昏活动的动物，在黎明和黄昏时最活跃。
A1 conjunction /ɔːr/

or

或
Meaning
used to link alternatives
Example
You can have tea or coffee.
你可以喝茶或咖啡。
C1 adjective /əˈlʊr.ɪŋ/

Alluring

迷人且诱人; 迷人的
Meaning
attractive and tempting; fascinating
Example
The alluring fragrance of roses filled the garden.
玫瑰的迷人香气弥漫在花园里。
C2 adjective /ˈmɪn.ɪ.skjuːl/

miniscule

微小
Meaning
Extremely small or tiny.
Example
The error was so miniscule that nobody noticed it.
这个错误如此微小，以至于没人注意到它。
C2 verb /ˈkɒsɪt/

cosset

宠爱
Meaning
to care for and protect in an overindulgent way
Example
The little girl was cosseted by her grandparents.
小女孩被她的祖父母宠爱着。
C1 adjective /nɑːkˈtɜr.nəl/

Nocturnal

夜行性
Meaning
active at night; happening during the night
Example
Owls are nocturnal animals that hunt at night.
猫头鹰是夜间活动的动物，在晚上捕猎。
C1 adjective /ˈrævənəs/

ravenous

饥饿
Meaning
Extremely hungry; famished.
Example
After the long hike, she was ravenous and ate quickly.
长时间的徒步旅行后，她饿极了，吃得很快。
C2 adjective /nɑːrld/

gnarled

扭曲的
Meaning
Twisted, rough, and knotted, especially with age.
Example
The old man had gnarled hands from years of hard work.
那位老人因多年辛勤工作而双手扭曲。
A2 verb /tʃiːt/

cheat

作弊
Meaning
to act dishonestly; to break rules for advantage
Example
He cheats on the exam by copying answers.
他通过抄答案在考试中作弊。
C1 noun /dɪˈpɑːzətɔːri/

depository

存储所, 储藏室
Meaning
a place where things are stored or deposited, especially financial assets
Example
The national depository safeguards all government bonds.
国家储藏所保护所有政府债券。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsoʊld/

unsold

未售出的
Meaning
not sold; remaining without a buyer
Example
The unsold goods were returned to the warehouse.
未售出的商品被退回仓库。
B2 verb /ˈkɒnvɪkt/

convict

判决
Meaning
to find someone guilty of a crime in a court of law
Example
The court convicted him of theft.
法院判定他偷窃有罪。
C1 noun /ˌpɜːrspəˈreɪʃn/

perspiration

出汗
Meaning
The process of sweating.
Example
Heavy exercise causes perspiration.
剧烈运动会引起出汗。
A1 noun /ˈtɛnɪs/

tennis

网球
Meaning
a sport played with rackets and a ball on a rectangular court
Example
He enjoys playing tennis with his friends on the weekends.
他喜欢周末和朋友们一起打网球。
A1 verb /ˈænsər/

answer

回答
Meaning
to respond to a question; to reply; to solve
Example
She will answer the phone when it rings.
她会在电话响时接电话。
B1 verb /tɛnd/

tend

倾向/照顾
Meaning
To regularly behave in a particular way or to take care of something.
Example
She tends to wake up early in the morning.
她倾向于早上早起。
B2 noun /ˈkaʊ.ərd/

Coward

懦夫
Meaning
a person who lacks the courage to do or endure dangerous or unpleasant things
Example
He called himself a coward for not standing up to the bully.
他自称为懦夫，因为他没有站出来反对恶霸。
C2 adjective /ˌpɑːrsɪˈmoʊniəs/

parsimonious

吝啬
Meaning
unwilling to spend money or use resources; stingy
Example
The company was too parsimonious to invest in better equipment.
公司太吝啬，无法投资更好的设备。
C1 adjective /tænˈdʒɛnʃəl/

tangential

切线的
Meaning
relating to or along a tangent; slightly or indirectly related to something
Example
His remarks were tangential to the main topic of discussion.
他的评论与讨论的主题有点关系。
B1 noun /ˈbles.ɪŋ/

Blessing

祝福; 礼物;
Meaning
a beneficial thing for which one is grateful; divine favor
Example
Having good health is a blessing that we should cherish.
拥有良好的健康是我们应该珍惜的祝福。
C2 noun /rɪˈsɪʒən/

rescission

取消
Meaning
the cancellation or annulment of a law, contract, or agreement
Example
The rescission of the contract left both parties disappointed.
合同的取消让双方都感到失望。
B2 noun /beɪ liːf/

Bay leaf

月桂叶
Meaning
dried aromatic leaf of the bay laurel tree used as a culinary herb
Example
Add a bay leaf to the soup for extra flavor.
在汤中加入月桂叶，增添风味。
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。
B2 adjective ɪkˈstɪŋkt

extinct

灭绝
Meaning
No longer in existence; having died out completely.
Example
Some species are becoming extinct due to overfishing.
一些物种由于过度捕捞而濒临灭绝。
C2 verb /ˈɛmɪt/

emmet

蚂蚁
Meaning
an ant; a small insect
Example
The emmet carried food to its nest.
蚂蚁把食物带到了它的巢穴。
C1 noun stɔːrm ɪnˌtensɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

storm intensification

风暴加强
Meaning
The process by which storms become stronger and more severe in intensity.
Example
Storm intensification is linked to climate change.
风暴加强与气候变化有关。
B2 noun /fɪˈzɪʃən/

physician

医生
Meaning
a person qualified to practice medicine; a doctor
Example
The physician prescribed some medicine to treat the condition.
医生开了一些药物来治疗这种病情。
C1 noun /ˈtrɪkstər/

trickster

骗子
Meaning
A person who cheats or deceives people.
Example
The old man turned out to be a clever trickster who fooled everyone.
那位老人竟然是个聪明的骗子，骗了所有人。
B1 adverb /ˈkʌrəntli/

currently

目前
Meaning
at the present time; now
Example
He is currently working on a new project.
他目前正在做一个新项目。
C1 adjective rɪˈsɛʃ.ən.er.i

recessionary

衰退的
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by economic recession.
Example
Governments introduce policies to counter recessionary effects.
政府推出政策来应对衰退效应。
C1 adjective /ˌpɛd.əˈɡɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

pedagogical

教育学的
Meaning
Relating to teaching and education; concerned with the methods and practice of teaching.
Example
The school adopted new pedagogical techniques to improve learning.
学校采用了新的教育学技术来改善学习。
C2 adjective /ˈsɜː.kəm.spekt/

circumspect

谨慎, 小心, 审慎
Meaning
Wary and unwilling to take risks; careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences.
Example
Investors must be circumspect before making decisions.
投资者在做出决策之前必须谨慎。
C1 adjective /ˈstʌm.pi/

Stumpy

矮胖
Meaning
short and thick; having a short, thick appearance
Example
The stumpy little dog wagged its tail enthusiastically.
那只矮胖的小狗兴奋地摇着尾巴。
B2 noun /daɪˈnæmɪks/

dynamics

动态
Meaning
the forces or properties that stimulate growth, development, or change within a system or process
Example
The dynamics of the team changed after the new manager joined.
团队的动态在新经理加入后发生了变化。
A1 noun /ˈɪntənet/

internet

全球计算机网络
Meaning
A global computer network providing a variety of information and communication facilities.
Example
The internet has revolutionized the way we access information.
互联网彻底改变了我们获取信息的方式。
B2 noun /ˈmɛtəfɔːr/

metaphor

幸福
Meaning
A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable.
Example
Time is a thief is a common metaphor for how quickly life passes.
当她获得奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
B2 noun /ˈmɪks.tʃər/

Mixture

混合物
Meaning
a combination of different substances or elements
Example
The cake batter is a mixture of flour, eggs, and milk.
蛋糕面糊是面粉、鸡蛋和牛奶的混合物。
B2 noun/verb /ˈoʊvərˌdoʊs/

overdose

过量服药
Meaning
An excessive and dangerous amount of a drug; to take too much of a substance.
Example
He was rushed to the hospital after a drug overdose.
他因毒品过量被送进了医院。
A2 noun /ˈdaɪəri/

diary

日记
Meaning
a book in which one keeps a daily record of events and experiences
Example
She wrote about her day in her diary before going to bed.
她在睡觉前在日记中写下了她的一天。
C2 noun /ˈɛpɪkjʊr/

epicure

美食家
Meaning
A person who enjoys fine food and drink, often with refined taste.
Example
As an epicure, she always sought out the finest restaurants in the city.
作为美食家，她总是寻找城市中最好的餐厅。
C2 noun /ˈluː.məˌnɛr.i/

luminary

杰出人物
Meaning
A person who inspires or influences others, especially in a particular field.
Example
He is considered a luminary in the world of science.
他被认为是科学界的杰出人物。
B2 noun, verb /ræŋks/

ranks

军衔
Meaning
Positions within a group, especially in a hierarchy or organization.
Example
He quickly moved up the ranks of the army.
他迅速在军队中晋升。
B2 noun /ˈæɡ.ə.ni/

Agony

极度的身体或精神痛苦；剧烈的疼痛
Meaning
extreme physical or mental suffering; intense pain
Example
He was in agony after the accident.
事故后他痛苦不堪。
C2 verb /ˈpɛkjʊˌleɪt/

peculate

贪污
Meaning
To embezzle or steal money, especially public funds.
Example
The corrupt official was found guilty of peculating government funds.
腐败的官员被判定为盗用政府资金。
B2 adjective /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/

gigantic

巨大的
Meaning
Extremely large or huge in size, power, or extent.
Example
The company made a gigantic investment in technology.
公司在技术上做出了巨大的投资。
B2 verb /ˈæmplɪˌfaɪ/

amplify

放大
Meaning
to make sounds louder; to make something larger or more significant
Example
The microphone amplifies her voice.
麦克风增强了她的声音。
B2 adverb /ˈfɔːrmərli/

Formerly

以前; 从前
Meaning
in the past; previously; at an earlier time
Example
The building was formerly a school but is now a community center.
这座建筑以前是学校，但现在是一个社区中心。
C1 noun /ˈdʒɔːn.dɪs/

jaundice

黄疸
Meaning
A medical condition in which the skin and eyes become yellow due to liver problems.
Example
The doctor diagnosed the baby with jaundice.
医生诊断出婴儿患有黄疸。
C2 adjective /ˌsɪkəˈfæntɪk/

sycophantic

拍马屁
Meaning
Behaving in a way that is excessively obedient or servile to gain favor.
Example
His sycophantic behavior annoyed his colleagues.
他的拍马屁行为让同事们感到厌烦。
C2 verb /ˈdʌmfaʊnd/

dumbfound

震惊
Meaning
to greatly astonish or shock someone so they are temporarily speechless
Example
The magician's trick dumbfounded the audience.
魔术师的把戏让观众震惊。
C2 adjective /ˈædɪˌpoʊs/

adipose

脂肪的
Meaning
Relating to or consisting of animal fat; fatty.
Example
The doctor explained that the tissue was mainly adipose in nature.
医生解释说，组织主要是脂肪性的。
B2 noun, verb /treɪs/

trace

痕迹
Meaning
a mark, object, or sign that shows the existence or development of something
Example
She traced the path of the river on the map.
她在地图上描绘了河流的路径。
B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsɪlər/

councilor

议员
Meaning
an elected member of a council, especially a local government body
Example
The councilor held a public meeting to discuss local issues.
议员召开了一个公共会议，讨论地方问题。
C1 adjective ˈwɛðərpruːf

weatherproof

防水
Meaning
Able to resist or be unaffected by weather, especially rain and wind.
Example
The materials used are weatherproof, ensuring longevity.
所用材料是防水的，确保长久耐用。