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C2 adjective /ˈmɪn.dʒi/

Mingy

小气; 吝啬
Meaning
mean or stingy; unwilling to spend money
Example
He is too mingy to spend money on anything but necessities.
他太小气,不愿意在除必要的东西外花钱。
C2 noun /ˌdɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/

dissipation

挥霍
Meaning
the process of disappearing or wasting; excessive indulgence in pleasure
Example
The dissipation of his fortune left him in poverty.
他财富的挥霍让他陷入贫困。
C2 adjective /ˌsɒfəˈmɒrɪk/

sophomoric

不成熟
Meaning
showing immaturity and overconfidence, like a sophomore
Example
His sophomoric behavior embarrassed his friends.
他的不成熟行为让他的朋友们感到尴尬。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈklɛmɛnt/

inclement

恶劣天气
Meaning
unpleasantly cold, wet, or stormy (usually weather)
Example
The match was canceled due to inclement weather.
比赛因恶劣天气被取消了。
C2 verb, noun /ˈɡoʊld.brɪk/

goldbrick

逃避工作
Meaning
to avoid work or duty; a person who shirks responsibility
Example
He was accused of goldbricking while the rest of the team worked hard.
他被指控逃避工作,而其他团队成员都在努力工作。
C2 verb /ˈdʒæbər/

jabber

胡言乱语
Meaning
To talk quickly and excitedly but with little sense.
Example
The children jabbered happily after the show.
孩子们在表演后快乐地胡言乱语。
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 /ˈdændi/

dandy

过度注重外貌和衣着的男人
Meaning
a man who gives too much attention to his appearance and clothes
Example
The young dandy spent hours grooming himself before the party.
年轻的丹迪在聚会前花了几个小时打理自己。
C2 noun /ɪˈmɛtɪk/

emetic

呕吐药
Meaning
a substance that causes vomiting
Example
The doctor administered an emetic to remove the poison.
医生给病人使用了呕吐药以清除毒素。
C2 noun /dɪnt/

dint

努力,撞击痕迹
Meaning
an impression or hollow made by a blow; force or power
Example
By dint of hard work, he achieved success.
通过努力工作,他取得了成功。
C2 noun /ˌæpəˈleɪʃən/

appellation

名称 / 称号
Meaning
a name or title
Example
The city has earned the appellation 'The Big Apple'.
这座城市获得了‘大苹果’的称号。
C2 verb /bɪˈdaɪzən/

bedizen

华丽装饰
Meaning
to dress up or decorate in a showy or tasteless way
Example
She was bedizened with cheap jewelry.
她用便宜的珠宝装饰自己。
C2 noun /ˈlɪbərˌtiːn/

libertine

Meaning
A person who behaves without moral principles, especially in sexual matters.
Example
The novel depicted the reckless life of a libertine in 18th century France.
C2 verb /dɪsˈroʊb/

disrobe

脱衣服
Meaning
to remove one's clothes
Example
The monk disrobed before entering the river.
僧侣在进入河流之前脱掉了衣服。
C2 verb /foʊˈmɛnt/

foment

煽动
Meaning
To instigate or stir up (an undesirable or violent sentiment or course of action).
Example
The rebel leader tried to foment unrest among the people.
叛乱领袖试图在人民中煽动骚乱。
C2 verb /ˌæd ˈlɪb/

ad-lib

即兴
Meaning
to speak or perform without preparation; to improvise
Example
The comedian ad-libbed a joke when the microphone failed.
喜剧演员在麦克风故障时即兴编了一个笑话。
C2 noun /ˌfoʊ.mənˈteɪ.ʃən/

fomentation

煽动,激起
Meaning
The action of instigating or stirring up; also the application of warm substances to the body to ease pain.
Example
His speech led to the fomentation of violence in the region.
他的演讲导致了该地区暴力的激化。
C2 noun /ˈbɛlˌwɛðər/

bellwether

趋势引领者
Meaning
A person or thing that leads or indicates a trend.
Example
The company is seen as a bellwether of the technology industry.
该公司被视为科技行业的趋势引领者。
C2 verb /ˈbleɪzən/

blazon

展示
Meaning
to display prominently or vividly
Example
The slogan was blazoned across the banner in bold letters.
该标语用粗体字显示在横幅上。
C2 adjective /boʊˈhiːmiən/

bohemian

波希米亚
Meaning
unconventional, artistic, and free-spirited in lifestyle or appearance
Example
She decorated her apartment in a bohemian style with colorful fabrics.
她用色彩缤纷的布料装饰了她的公寓,采用了波希米亚风格。
C2 noun /ˈbrɪɡ.ənd/

brigand

强盗
Meaning
A member of a gang that ambushes and robs people in forests or mountains; a bandit.
Example
The travelers were attacked by brigands in the mountains.
旅行者在山中被强盗袭击。
C2 noun /ˌpriːdɪˈlɛkʃən/

predilection

偏好
Meaning
A strong liking or preference for something.
Example
She has a predilection for classical music.
她有一个偏好,喜欢古典音乐。
C2 noun /ɡriːn ˈdʒækfruːt/

Green Jackfruit

青木瓜
Meaning
unripe fruit of the jackfruit tree, commonly used as a vegetable in cooking
Example
Green jackfruit is often used in curries and stews.
青木瓜常常用在咖喱和炖菜中。
C2 noun /ˈfoʊ.li.oʊ/

folio

大书或手稿
Meaning
A sheet of paper folded once to form two leaves (four pages) of a book; also a term for a large book or manuscript.
Example
The library houses an ancient Shakespeare folio.
图书馆里有一本古老的莎士比亚大书。
C2 adjective /fluːˈɛnʃəl/

fluential

有影响力的
Meaning
Having the power to influence or flowing freely (rare/archaic usage).
Example
The fluential speaker captivated the entire audience.
有影响力的演讲者吸引了所有观众。
C2 noun /dɪˈtrækʃən/

detraction

贬低
Meaning
The act of belittling or taking away from the value of something.
Example
Her constant detraction of others made her unpopular.
她对他人的不断贬低使她变得不受欢迎。
C2 noun /ˈpɛdəˌɡɒɡ/

pedagogue

教师
Meaning
a teacher, especially a strict or formal one
Example
The old pedagogue insisted on discipline in the classroom.
那位老教育学家坚持在课堂上纪律。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛnseɪt/

insensate

无情的
Meaning
lacking physical sensation or empathy; without feeling or sensitivity
Example
The dictator's insensate cruelty shocked the world.
独裁者的无情残忍震惊了世界。
C2 adjective /ˈfʌŋɡəs/

fungous

像真菌一样
Meaning
relating to or resembling a fungus
Example
The damp basement had a fungous smell.
潮湿的地下室有一种像真菌一样的气味。
C2 verb /kənˈsɪlieɪt/

conciliate

Meaning
to stop someone from being angry; to win over by friendly acts
Example
He tried to conciliate the angry customer with an apology.
C2 noun /ˈkærəˌpeɪs/

carapace

龟或螃蟹的硬壳
Meaning
the hard shell covering the back of some animals like turtles and crabs
Example
The turtle withdrew into its carapace for protection.
乌龟为了保护自己,躲进了它的壳甲。
C2 noun /bel ˈæp.əl/

Bell apple

钟铃苹果
Meaning
a tropical fruit with a crisp texture and sweet taste, scientifically known as Syzygium malaccense
Example
The bell apple tree produces beautiful red fruits that are popular in tropical regions.
钟铃苹果树结出美丽的红色水果,在热带地区很受欢迎
C2 noun /ˈɪn.dɪ.dʒəns/

indigence

贫困
Meaning
a state of extreme poverty or destitution
Example
The charity was founded to help people living in indigence.
这个慈善组织成立是为了帮助生活在贫困中的人们。
C2 noun /kəˈnaɪ.vəns/

connivance

默许
Meaning
the act of secretly allowing or being involved in wrongdoing
Example
The theft happened with the connivance of the security guard.
盗窃发生在保安的默许下。
C2 adjective /ˌɪm.pəˈfɛk.tə.bəl/

imperfectible

不可完美
Meaning
Incapable of being made perfect or complete.
Example
Some human qualities are considered imperfectible.
某些人类特质被认为是不可完美的。
C2 adjective /rɪˈfræɡəbəl/

refragable

可反驳的
Meaning
Capable of being refuted or disproved.
Example
His argument was weak and easily refragable.
他的论点薄弱,容易被驳倒。
C2 verb /dɪˈskraɪ/

descry

远远看到
Meaning
to catch sight of something, especially something distant or obscure
Example
From the hilltop, they descried a small village in the distance.
从山顶上,他们看见了远处的一个小村庄。
C2 adjective /pərˈfɜrvɪd/

perfervid

极其热情的
Meaning
intensely passionate or fervent
Example
She gave a perfervid speech in defense of human rights.
她在为人权辩护时发表了极其热情的演讲。
C2 noun /ˈplætɪtjuːd/

platitude

陈词滥调,空话
Meaning
a remark or statement that is overused and unoriginal
Example
He kept repeating the same platitudes during the speech.
他在演讲中不断重复相同的陈词滥调。
C2 verb /ˈfɒn.dəl/

fondle

抚摸
Meaning
To stroke or caress lovingly or gently.
Example
She fondled the kitten gently in her lap.
她轻柔地抚摸着她膝盖上的小猫。
C2 adjective /dɪˈstɛnsəbl̩/

distensible

可伸展的
Meaning
Capable of being stretched or expanded.
Example
The stomach is a distensible organ that can expand after eating.
胃是一个可伸展的器官,在进食后可以膨胀。
C2 noun /ˌpaɪrəˈmeɪniə/

pyromania

纵火的失控欲望
Meaning
An uncontrollable desire to set things on fire.
Example
The suspect was diagnosed with pyromania after repeated incidents of arson.
嫌疑人在多次纵火事件后被诊断为纵火狂。
C2 adjective /ˈmʌski/

musky

麝香味的
Meaning
having a strong, sweet, earthy smell like musk
Example
The perfume had a musky fragrance.
香水有一种麝香味。
C2 noun /əˈpɜːrtənənsɪz/

appurtenances

附属物
Meaning
Additional items or accessories associated with something, often used in a legal or property context.
Example
The house was sold along with all its appurtenances, including the garage and garden.
这所房子与所有附属设施一起出售,包括车库和花园。
C2 noun /ˈdʒɒs.stɪk/

Joss-stick

香炉棒
Meaning
a thin stick of incense that is burned for its pleasant smell, especially in religious ceremonies
Example
She lit a joss-stick in the temple during her prayers.
她在寺庙里点燃了一根香炉棒,进行祷告。
C2 adjective /lɪˈtɪdʒəs/

litigious

好诉讼的
Meaning
prone to engage in lawsuits or overly inclined to argue legally
Example
He is known as a litigious neighbor who often sues people.
他被认为是一个爱打官司的邻居,经常起诉别人。
C2 noun /ˈtɪŋktʃər/

tincture

轻微的痕迹,一种通过将药物溶解在酒精中制成的药物
Meaning
a slight trace of something; a medicine made by dissolving a drug in alcohol
Example
There was a tincture of sadness in her smile.
她的微笑中有一丝悲伤。
C2 adjective /ˈhiːðənɪʃ/

heathenish

野蛮
Meaning
Lacking culture or religion; barbaric or uncivilized.
Example
They considered the ancient tribe’s rituals heathenish.
他们认为古老部落的仪式是野蛮的。
C2 noun /ˈkɒntrətɑː̃/

contretemps

意外争执
Meaning
an unexpected and unfortunate event or disagreement; a minor dispute
Example
There was a small contretemps between the two colleagues during the meeting.
会议期间,两位同事之间发生了一个小的意外争执。
C2 noun /ˈdeb.juː.tɑːnt/

debutante

首次在社交场合出现的年轻女性
Meaning
A young woman making her first formal appearance in society.
Example
The debutante wore a white gown at the ball.
这位德比坦特在舞会上穿着白色的礼服。
C2 verb /swɪl/

swill

贪婪地喝
Meaning
to drink something greedily or in large amounts
Example
He swilled down the beer in seconds.
他几秒钟就把啤酒喝完了。
C2 adjective /ˌtaɪtˈfɪstɪd/

tightfisted

吝啬
Meaning
unwilling to spend money; stingy
Example
He is so tightfisted that he refuses to tip at restaurants.
他非常吝啬,甚至在餐馆里都不愿意给小费。
C2 adjective ˌmɔː.fəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl

morphological

与词汇结构和构成有关
Meaning
Related to the structure and formation of words; concerning morphology in linguistics.
Example
Morphological analysis helps AI understand word structures.
形态学分析帮助人工智能理解单词结构。
C2 noun /ˌɪnkænˈdɛsəns/

incandescence

白炽光
Meaning
the emission of light from a hot object; brilliance
Example
The incandescence of the candle filled the dark room.
蜡烛的白炽光填满了黑暗的房间。
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 noun /ˈspɛndˌθrɪft/

spendthrift

挥霍者
Meaning
A person who spends money extravagantly or wastefully.
Example
The young prince was known as a spendthrift, wasting his fortune on lavish parties.
年轻的王子被称为挥霍者,浪费他的钱财在奢华的派对上。
C2 noun /ˈmɛndɪkənt/

mendicant

乞丐
Meaning
a beggar; a person who lives by asking for alms
Example
The mendicant asked for food at the monastery gate.
乞丐在修道院门口乞求食物。
C2 noun /ˌlæs.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

laceration

深切伤口
Meaning
a deep cut or tear in skin or flesh
Example
He needed stitches for a laceration on his leg.
他需要为腿部的深切伤口缝针。
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 adjective /ɪˈfɛktʃuəl/

effectual

有效的
Meaning
producing a desired or intended effect, often used in formal contexts
Example
Her effectual efforts brought peace to the community.
她的有效努力为社区带来了和平。
C2 noun /ˈpjuːɪsəns/

puissance

权力
Meaning
Great power, strength, or influence.
Example
The empire showed its puissance through vast armies.
帝国通过庞大的军队展现了其权力。
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。
C2 noun /ˈpɒntɪf/

pontiff

教皇或高级主教
Meaning
the pope or a high-ranking bishop in the Christian church
Example
The pontiff addressed the nation in a televised speech.
教皇在电视演讲中向国家发表讲话。
C2 verb /ˈdʒɛsteɪt/

gestate

怀孕
Meaning
to carry and develop in the womb during pregnancy; to develop an idea over a period of time
Example
The mother whale gestates her calf for over a year.
母鲸怀孕并发展她的小鲸鱼超过一年。
C2 noun /kəˈraʊzl/

carousal

喧闹的聚会
Meaning
A noisy or lively drinking party or festivity.
Example
They were exhausted after a night of wild carousal.
他们在一晚狂欢的喧闹聚会后感到筋疲力尽。
C2 noun /ˌpɑːrtjʊˈrɪʃən/

parturition

分娩
Meaning
The act of giving birth; childbirth.
Example
The doctor explained the stages of parturition to the students.
医生向学生们解释了分娩的各个阶段。
C2 noun /ˈmaɪkrəˌkɒzəm/

microcosm

微观宇宙
Meaning
A small, representative system having analogies to a larger system; a miniature version of something.
Example
The small town is a microcosm of the entire nation.
这个小镇是整个国家的微观宇宙。
C2 noun /ˈpɪnjən/

pinion

一个小齿轮或鸟翅膀的外部部分;限制或使之不能动弹
Meaning
a small gear or the outer part of a bird's wing; to restrain or immobilize
Example
The bird's pinion was injured, preventing it from flying.
鸟的翅膀受伤,无法飞行。
C2 noun /ˌkʌmˈʌpəns/

comeuppance

应得的惩罚
Meaning
A deserved punishment or fate; just deserts.
Example
The corrupt official finally got his comeuppance in court.
那个腐败的官员最终在法庭上得到了他的应得的惩罚。
C2 adjective ˈɛr.jʊ.daɪt

erudite

博学的或聪明的
Meaning
Having or showing great knowledge or learning; scholarly and intellectual.
Example
The professor's erudite lecture fascinated the students.
教授的博学讲座让学生们着迷。
C2 noun /ˈɛkwɪpɔɪz/

equipoise

平衡
Meaning
A state of balance or equilibrium.
Example
Her calmness created an equipoise in the heated debate.
她的冷静在激烈的辩论中创造了平衡。
C2 noun /nɛˈkroʊsɪs/

necrosis

坏死
Meaning
the death of body tissue due to disease, injury, or lack of blood supply
Example
The doctor explained that the patient’s wound showed signs of necrosis.
医生解释说,病人的伤口显示出坏死的迹象。
C2 verb /ˈæpɪtaɪz/

appetize

刺激食欲
Meaning
to stimulate the appetite; to make someone eager or interested
Example
The aroma of fresh bread will appetize the guests before dinner.
新鲜面包的香味会刺激客人的食欲。
C2 noun /kænˈtɑː.tə/

cantata

康塔塔
Meaning
A vocal composition with instrumental accompaniment, typically in several movements, often involving a choir.
Example
The choir performed a beautiful cantata during the festival.
合唱团在节日期间演唱了美丽的康塔塔。
C2 adjective /ˈkɒndaɪn/

condign

应得的
Meaning
deserved, appropriate, and fitting (especially punishment)
Example
The criminal received condign punishment for his crimes.
罪犯因其罪行受到了应得的惩罚。
C2 adjective /splɪˈnɛtɪk/

splenetic

脾气暴躁的,易怒的
Meaning
bad-tempered, irritable, spiteful
Example
His splenetic remarks offended everyone in the room.
他的脾气暴躁的评论冒犯了房间里的每个人。
C2 adjective /ˈfɜːr.vɪd/

Fervid

热情的; 极为热衷的; 满怀激情的
Meaning
passionate; intensely enthusiastic; burning with emotion
Example
She gave a fervid speech about environmental protection.
她发表了一篇关于环境保护的热情演讲。
C2 noun /ænˈtɪpəθi/

antipathy

反感
Meaning
a deep-seated feeling of dislike or aversion toward something or someone
Example
There was a mutual antipathy between the two rival companies.
两家竞争对手之间存在相互的反感。
C2 noun /ˌpærəˈnɔɪæk/

paranoiac

偏执的人
Meaning
A person who suffers from paranoia or exhibits extreme, irrational distrust and suspicion.
Example
The paranoiac refused to leave his house, fearing everyone was against him.
这个偏执的人拒绝离开家,因为他害怕每个人都反对他。
C2 noun /ˈseɪpiəns/

sapience

智慧
Meaning
Wisdom or intelligence.
Example
Her sapience in solving problems earned her the respect of her colleagues.
她在解决问题上的智慧赢得了同事们的尊重。
C2 noun /ˈaɪdɪl/

idyll

田园诗般的场景
Meaning
An extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque episode or scene, often idealized.
Example
Their honeymoon was an idyll on a tropical island.
他们的蜜月是在一个热带岛屿上的田园诗般的场景。
C2 noun /ˈtruːɪzəm/

truism

陈词滥调
Meaning
a statement that is obviously true and says nothing new or interesting
Example
It is a truism that hard work leads to success.
努力工作带来成功,这是一条陈词滥调。
C2 noun /ˈbɔːbəl/

bauble

小饰品
Meaning
A small, decorative trinket or ornament, often of little value.
Example
She wore a shiny bauble around her neck.
她脖子上戴着一个闪亮的小饰品。
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。
C2 noun /ˈkwɪkˌsɪlvər/

quicksilver

水银
Meaning
Mercury; a liquid metal, or something that is quick and unpredictable.
Example
His mood was as changeable as quicksilver.
他的情绪像水银一样变化无常。
C2 noun ˈɛn.ɡræm

Engram

大脑中用于存储和提取记忆的物理标记
Meaning
Physical signs or patterns in the brain for memory storage and retrieval
Example
Scientists study engrams to understand how memories are stored.
科学家们研究恩格拉姆,以了解记忆是如何存储的。
C2 adjective /ɔːˈrɪkjʊlər/

auricular

与耳朵有关
Meaning
Relating to the ear or hearing.
Example
The doctor used an auricular thermometer to check the patient's temperature.
医生使用耳廓温度计来检查病人的体温。
C2 noun /ˈɪmɪˌteɪtər/

imitator

模仿者
Meaning
a person who copies the behavior, style, or actions of others
Example
He became famous as an imitator of popular singers.
他因模仿流行歌手而出名。
C2 adverb /ˌðeərˈwɪð/

Therewith

与此一起;
Meaning
together with that; in addition to that
Example
He handed me the contract and the pen therewith.
他把合同和笔与此一起交给了我。
C2 noun /ˌperəˈreɪʃən/

peroration

演讲结尾
Meaning
The concluding part of a speech, often intended to inspire or persuade.
Example
The politician's peroration left the audience applauding enthusiastically.
政治家的演讲结尾让观众热烈鼓掌。
C2 verb /prəˈroʊɡ/

prorogue

暂停会议
Meaning
to discontinue a session of a parliament or assembly without dissolving it
Example
The president decided to prorogue parliament until the crisis was resolved.
总统决定暂停议会,直到危机得到解决。
C2 noun /məˈræs/

morass

复杂局面
Meaning
A complicated or confused situation; a swampy or boggy ground.
Example
The project got stuck in a bureaucratic morass.
项目陷入了官僚主义的困境。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈblʌʃɪŋ/

Unblushing

厚颜无耻的; 放肆的
Meaning
showing no shame or embarrassment; boldly shameless
Example
He told the unblushing lie without any hesitation.
他毫不犹豫地说了那个无耻的谎言。
C2 noun /miːd/

mead

蜂蜜酒
Meaning
An alcoholic drink made from fermented honey and water.
Example
The Vikings were known to drink large amounts of mead during feasts.
维京人以在宴会上喝大量的蜂蜜酒而闻名。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈskruːtəbl̩/

inscrutable

幸福
Meaning
impossible to understand or interpret
Example
His inscrutable expression made it hard to know what he was thinking.
她收到奖项时无法掩饰自己的幸福。
C2 adjective /ˈɒkjʊlər/

ocular

眼科的
Meaning
Relating to the eye or vision.
Example
The patient was referred to a specialist for ocular treatment.
患者被转诊到眼科专家进行治疗。
C2 adjective /ˈviːnəl/

venal

贪污的
Meaning
willing to do dishonest things in return for money; corrupt
Example
The politician was accused of being venal and corrupt.
这位政治家被指控为贪污腐化。
C2 noun /kəˈliːdʒən/

collegian

大学生
Meaning
a student of a college
Example
The collegians were preparing for the cultural festival.
大学生们正在为文化节做准备。
C2 noun /koʊˈædʒətər/

coadjutor

助手
Meaning
a person who helps or assists another, especially in a religious or official capacity
Example
The bishop appointed a coadjutor to assist him with his duties.
主教任命了一位助手来协助他完成职责。
C2 adjective /sɒmˈnɪfərəs/

somniferous

催眠的
Meaning
Tending to induce sleep; soporific.
Example
The professor's somniferous lecture put half the class to sleep.
教授的催眠讲座让一半的学生睡着了。
C2 verb /ˌmɪskənˈstruː/

misconstrue

误解
Meaning
To interpret something wrongly or misunderstand the meaning.
Example
She misconstrued his silence as anger.
她误解了他的沉默为愤怒。
C2 adjective ˌeə.rəʊˈstæt.ɪk

aerostatic

气动静态的
Meaning
Relating to or involving gases (especially air) in equilibrium and the equilibrium of balloons or aircraft under the influence of such gases.
Example
Aerostatic designs ensure stability at high altitudes.
气动静态设计确保在高海拔地区的稳定性。
C2 adjective ˈtɛnsaɪl

tensile

可伸缩的
Meaning
Relating to tension; capable of being stretched.
Example
The tensile strength of the material is crucial for the construction project.
材料的抗拉强度对建筑项目至关重要。
C2 adjective /ˌpluːˈpɜːrfɪkt/

pluperfect

过去完成时
Meaning
a verb tense expressing an action completed before another past action
Example
By the time she arrived, he had finished his homework, showing the pluperfect tense.
在她到达时,他已经完成了作业,展示了过去完成时。
C2 noun /ˈrɛkluːsəri/

reclusory

隐居地
Meaning
A place for seclusion or retreat, especially for a recluse or hermit.
Example
The monk spent years in the reclusory away from society.
那位和尚在远离社会的隐居地度过了多年。
C2 noun /ˈmæsəkɪst/

masochist

受虐狂
Meaning
a person who derives pleasure from their own pain or humiliation
Example
He was called a masochist for enjoying tough challenges.
他因享受艰难挑战而被称为受虐狂。
C2 adjective /ɪkˈspɒzɪtəri/

expository

说明的
Meaning
intended to explain or describe something
Example
The teacher gave an expository lecture on the topic.
老师就这个话题进行了说明性的讲座。
C2 noun /ləˈdʒɪʃən/

logician

逻辑学家
Meaning
A person skilled in logic and reasoning.
Example
Aristotle is considered one of the greatest logicians in history.
亚里士多德被认为是历史上最伟大的逻辑学家之一。
C2 noun /pəˈruːzl/

perusal

仔细阅读
Meaning
The action of reading or examining something carefully.
Example
The contract was given to the lawyer for perusal.
合同已交给律师以供仔细阅读。
C2 noun kəmˈpʌŋk.ʃən

compunction

悔恨
Meaning
A feeling of guilt or moral scruple that prevents or follows the doing of something bad.
Example
He felt compunction after lying to his friend.
他说谎后感到悔恨。
C2 adverb /ˌɪnəzˈmʌtʃ/

inasmuch

鉴于
Meaning
To the extent that; considering that.
Example
Inasmuch as you are their teacher, you should guide them carefully.
鉴于你是他们的老师,你应该小心地指导他们。
C2 adjective /məˈlɛfɪsənt/

maleficent

邪恶
Meaning
Causing harm or destruction, especially by supernatural means.
Example
The maleficent witch cursed the young princess.
那个恶毒的女巫诅咒了年轻的公主。
C2 adjective /ˈtræktəbəl/

tractable

容易控制或影响
Meaning
easy to control or influence
Example
The child was surprisingly tractable during the long journey.
那个孩子在漫长的旅程中出奇的容易控制。
C2 noun dɪsˈbɜːs.mənt

disbursement

支付
Meaning
The payment of money from a fund.
Example
The company's disbursement of salaries was delayed.
公司的工资支付被延迟了。
C2 noun, verb /ˈkæŋkər/

canker

Meaning
A fungal disease of plants; an ulcerous sore in the mouth; to corrupt or destroy slowly
Example
The tree was infected with a canker that damaged its bark.
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈdɛsənt/

iridescent

彩虹色
Meaning
showing luminous colors that seem to change when seen from different angles
Example
She wore an iridescent dress that sparkled in the light.
她穿了一件在光线下闪闪发光的彩虹色裙子。
C2 adjective /həˈmɑː.lə.ɡəs/

homologous

同源的 (结构)
Meaning
Having the same relation, relative position, or structure, especially due to evolutionary origin.
Example
The wings of bats and the arms of humans are homologous structures.
蝙蝠的翅膀和人类的手臂是同源结构。
C2 noun /ˌɪn.ʌnˈdeɪ.ʃən/

inundation

洪水
Meaning
The act of flooding or overwhelming with water or things.
Example
The town suffered from a severe inundation after the heavy rains.
该市在暴雨后遭受了严重的洪水。
C2 noun /ˈtrɒɡlədaɪt/

troglodyte

穴居人
Meaning
A person who lives in a cave or is considered old-fashioned and out of touch.
Example
Some called him a troglodyte for refusing to use modern technology.
有些人称他为穴居人,因为他拒绝使用现代技术。
C2 adjective /ˈɡloʊboʊs/

globose

球形的
Meaning
Spherical or nearly spherical in shape.
Example
The cactus has large globose fruits.
仙人掌有大的球形果实。
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。