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C2 noun /ˌmɪsədˈvɛntʃər/

misadventure

不幸的事故
Meaning
An unlucky accident, mishap, or unfortunate event.
Example
He broke his leg during a skiing misadventure.
他在滑雪时发生了一次不幸的事故，摔断了腿。
C1 adjective /ˈreɪ.si/

racy

刺激的
Meaning
Lively, entertaining, or slightly shocking (especially in a sexual way).
Example
The novel was full of racy dialogues.
这部小说充满了刺激的对话。
C1 adjective /ˈtɛlˌteɪl/

telltale

揭示性
Meaning
Revealing something that is usually hidden; giving away a secret or clue.
Example
The telltale signs of fatigue were visible on his face.
疲劳的揭示性迹象在他脸上显而易见。
C2 noun /ˌɪn.trəˈɡreʃ.ən/

introgression

基因引入
Meaning
The transfer of genetic information from one species to another through repeated backcrossing.
Example
Introgression plays a significant role in plant breeding.
基因引入在植物育种中起着重要作用。
B2 noun /kənˈkʌʃən/

concussion

脑震荡
Meaning
A temporary unconsciousness or shock caused by a blow to the head.
Example
He suffered a concussion after falling from the bike.
他在从自行车上摔下来后，遭受了脑震荡。
C1 noun /ˈɪnlɛt/

inlet

水道口
Meaning
A small arm of the sea, a lake, or a river; an opening or passage for entry.
Example
The boat entered a narrow inlet along the coast.
船只进入了沿海的一条狭窄的水道口。
A2 noun/verb /ɪkˈsperɪmənt/

experiment

实验
Meaning
a test or trial carried out to discover something or prove an idea
Example
The scientist conducted an experiment on plant growth.
科学家进行了一个关于植物生长的实验。
C1 noun /ˈdʒuː.bɪ.liː/

Jubilee

周年纪念; 特别庆典
Meaning
a special anniversary celebration, especially the 25th, 50th, or 60th anniversary of an important event
Example
The school celebrated its golden jubilee with a grand ceremony.
学校以盛大的仪式庆祝了它的金色周年纪念。
B1 adverb /ˈpriːviəsli/

previously

以前
Meaning
at an earlier time or before now
Example
She had previously worked at a bank before starting her own business.
她曾在银行工作过，之后才开始了自己的生意。
B1 adjective /ˈmæsɪv/

Massive

巨大的; 极其大的; 在大小或数量上巨大的
Meaning
extremely large; huge in size or amount
Example
The company made a massive profit this year.
公司今年获得了巨大的利润。
C1 noun /ˈreɪ.vən/

Raven

乌鸦
Meaning
a large, black bird with a thick bill and harsh croaking voice
Example
The raven perched on the old oak tree and cawed loudly.
那只乌鸦停在老橡树上大声地叫。
C1 verb /dɪsˈsætɪsfaɪ/

dissatisfy

使不满
Meaning
to fail to please or meet expectations; to make someone unhappy
Example
The poor service dissatisfies many customers.
糟糕的服务让许多顾客不满意。
B1 noun /ˈspɛndɪŋ/

spending

Meaning
the act of paying money for goods or services
Example
Her spending on clothes was higher than expected.
A2 adjective /faɪn/

Fine

好的; 极好的; 薄的; 纤细的; 高质量的
Meaning
good; excellent; thin; delicate; high quality
Example
The weather is fine today.
今天天气很好。
C1 noun /ˈnɔːrməlsi/

normalcy

正常
Meaning
The condition of being normal; a return to usual or expected conditions.
Example
After the flood, the town struggled to regain a sense of normalcy.
洪水过后，城镇努力恢复正常状态。
B2 verb /maɪˈɡreɪt/

migrate

Meaning
To move from one region or habitat to another, especially regularly according to the seasons or for work.
Example
Birds migrate south during the winter.
C2 noun /ˈkæm.fər/

Camphor

樟脑
Meaning
a white crystalline substance with a strong aromatic smell, used in medicine and religious ceremonies
Example
The temple was filled with the fragrant smoke of burning camphor.
寺庙里充满了燃烧的樟脑散发出的芳香烟雾。
B2 noun ˈkwəʊ.tə

quota

配额
Meaning
A limited or fixed number or amount of people or things, in particular.
Example
The quota reform was a key demand.
配额改革是一个关键要求。
C1 verb /ˈskaʊər/

scour

擦洗 / 彻底搜索
Meaning
to clean or brighten the surface of something by scrubbing; to search thoroughly
Example
She scoured the kitchen until it shone.
她打扫厨房直到它闪闪发光。
C1 noun /ˈkwæɡˌmaɪər/

quagmire

泥潭，困境
Meaning
a soft, wet area of land that gives way underfoot; a complex or dangerous situation
Example
The hikers were trapped in a political quagmire.
徒步旅行者被困在一个政治泥潭中。
C1 adjective /tɛkˈtɑː.nɪk/

tectonic

构造的
Meaning
Relating to the structure of the earth's crust and the large-scale processes that take place within it.
Example
Tectonic movements cause earthquakes and mountain formation.
构造运动引起地震和山脉形成。
C2 adjective /prɪˈmɒnɪtəri/ or /ˌpriːməˈnɪtəri/

premonitory

前兆
Meaning
giving a warning or prediction about something, especially something unpleasant
Example
He ignored the premonitory signs of illness.
他忽视了疾病的前兆。
B2 verb /ˈfrʌsˌtreɪt/

frustrate

使沮丧
Meaning
to prevent from accomplishing; to make someone feel annoyed
Example
The traffic jam frustrated all the commuters.
交通堵塞让所有通勤者感到沮丧。
B2 noun /ˈwel.feər/

Welfare

福利; 健康; 幸福
Meaning
the health, happiness, and fortunes of a person or group; care and support
Example
The government is responsible for the welfare of its citizens.
政府负责公民的福利。
B2 noun /ˈhoʊmlænd/

homeland

故乡
Meaning
a person's native country or region
Example
She returned to her homeland after ten years abroad.
她在国外十年后回到了她的故乡。
B2 noun /dɪˈstɪŋk.ʃən/

Distinction

优异; 卓越; 荣誉
Meaning
a difference or contrast between similar things; excellence that sets someone apart; honor or recognition
Example
She graduated with distinction, earning the highest honors in her class.
她以优异的成绩毕业，获得了班级最高荣誉。
B2 noun /liːk/

Leek

韭菜
Meaning
vegetable related to onion with long green leaves and white bulb, milder than onion
Example
The soup was made with potatoes and leeks.
这道汤是用土豆和韭菜做的。
B2 adjective /ˈkʌltʃəd/

cultured

有文化的
Meaning
characterized by refined taste, manners, and education
Example
She is a cultured woman who loves art and literature.
她是一个有文化的女人，喜欢艺术和文学。
B2 adjective ˈkɒɡnɪtɪv

cognitive

认知的
Meaning
Related to mental processes of perception, memory, judgment, and reasoning.
Example
Cognitive functions improve with practice and learning.
认知功能通过练习和学习得到改善。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈsɪstənt/

insistent

坚持的
Meaning
demanding something firmly and refusing to accept no
Example
The child was insistent on getting a new toy.
孩子坚持要得到一个新玩具。
C1 noun /ˈpoʊtənsi/

potency

效能
Meaning
The power or ability of something to affect or influence; strength or effectiveness.
Example
The potency of the new medicine amazed the doctors.
新药的效能令医生们惊讶。
A2 noun /ˈtɜːrtl/

turtle

乌龟
Meaning
A slow-moving reptile with a hard shell that lives in water or on land
Example
The turtle slowly crossed the sandy beach.
乌龟慢慢地穿过沙滩。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnɔːrˈɡænɪk/

inorganic

无机的
Meaning
relating to substances that are not derived from living organisms; lacking organic structure or growth
Example
Inorganic compounds are commonly studied in chemistry labs.
无机化合物是化学的重要部分。
C2 verb /ˈdɛsɪkreɪt/

desecrate

亵渎
Meaning
to treat a sacred place or object with disrespect or violation
Example
The vandals desecrated the ancient temple walls with graffiti.
破坏者用涂鸦亵渎了古老的寺庙墙壁。
C1 adjective /ˈbær.ən/

Barren

荒芜的; 不毛的; 无生气的; 不生产的
Meaning
sterile; unable to produce; desolate; unproductive
Example
The barren desert stretched for miles without any vegetation.
荒凉的沙漠延伸了几英里，没有任何植被。
C1 noun /eb/

Ebb

退潮; 海水下降
Meaning
the receding tide; a gradual decline or reduction
Example
The fishermen waited for the ebb before returning to shore.
渔民们在回到岸边之前等待着退潮。
C2 noun /ˈpælɪˌnoʊd/

palinode

悔诗
Meaning
a poem or statement in which the writer retracts something said in an earlier work
Example
The poet wrote a palinode to apologize for his earlier harsh words.
诗人写了一首悔诗，为自己之前的尖锐言辞道歉。
C1 verb koʊˈɜrs

coerce

强迫
Meaning
To force someone to do something against their will using threats or intimidation.
Example
The manager tried to coerce the employees into working overtime.
经理试图迫使员工加班。
B1 noun æmˈbɪʃ.ən

ambition

雄心
Meaning
A strong desire to do or achieve something, typically requiring determination and hard work.
Example
Their ambition is to build a quantum computer.
他们的雄心是建立一台量子计算机。
C2 noun /ˌfɪziˈɒnəmi/

physiognomy

面部特征分析
Meaning
the study of facial features to judge character or personality
Example
He believed in physiognomy and tried to read people's personalities from their faces.
他相信面相学，并试图通过人的面部来解读他们的个性。
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 /ˌsuːdəʊəˈpɒsəl/

pseudapostle

伪使徒
Meaning
a false or pretended apostle
Example
The preacher was condemned as a pseudapostle.
这位传教士被定为伪使徒。
C2 verb /əˈpraɪz/

apprise

告知
Meaning
to inform or notify someone
Example
The manager will apprise the staff of the new policies.
经理将通知员工新的政策。
C1 noun /sɪˈsɛʃən/

secession

分裂
Meaning
The action of formally withdrawing from membership of a federation or body.
Example
The secession of the southern states led to the Civil War.
南方各州的分裂导致了内战。
C2 adjective /kəmˈpleɪzənt/

complaisant

过于顺从
Meaning
willing to please others or to accept what they do or say without protest
Example
He was too complaisant to refuse their demands.
他太顺从以至于无法拒绝他们的要求。
C2 noun /ˈskɔːrpiən fɪʃ/

Scorpion fish

蝎子鱼
Meaning
a type of fish with venomous spines that belongs to the family Scorpaenidae
Example
The scorpion fish has dangerous spines that can inject venom.
蝎子鱼有危险的刺，可以注入毒液。
C1 adjective /ˌiːvænˈdʒɛlɪkəl/

evangelical

福音派
Meaning
Relating to the Christian gospel, especially the teachings that emphasize personal faith and the authority of the Bible.
Example
She grew up in an evangelical church community.
她在一个福音派教会社区长大。
B2 adverb /ˌnʌnðəˈlɛs/

nonetheless

尽管如此
Meaning
in spite of that; nevertheless
Example
It was raining, but nonetheless, they went hiking.
下着雨，但尽管如此，他们还是去远足了。
C2 noun

Kinsfolk

家族, 亲戚
C2 verb /rɪˈpruːv/

reprove

批评
Meaning
to criticize or correct someone gently or disapprove of their actions
Example
The teacher reproved the student for being late.
老师因学生迟到而批评了他。
B2 adjective /əˈkjuːt/

acute

急性
Meaning
present or experienced to a severe or intense degree; having sharp perception
Example
The patient suffered from acute pain after the surgery.
手术后，病人感到剧烈的疼痛。
C2 noun /ˈhæbɪtənt/

habitant

居民
Meaning
An inhabitant; a person or animal that lives in a particular place.
Example
The habitants of the village were friendly and welcoming.
村庄的居民友好而热情。
C2 noun /klɛərˈvɔɪəns/

clairvoyance

通灵
Meaning
the supposed ability to perceive events beyond normal sensory contact; psychic insight
Example
She claimed to have clairvoyance and predicted the future.
她声称自己有通灵能力，并预言了未来。
B2 adjective /ˈdʒuːɪʃ/

jewish

幸福
Meaning
relating to Jews or Judaism
Example
They celebrate Jewish festivals every year.
她收到奖项时无法掩饰她的幸福。
B2 adjective /ˈɪnˌsaɪtfəl/

insightful

有洞察力的
Meaning
Showing deep understanding or perceptiveness.
Example
The professor gave an insightful lecture on global economics.
教授就全球经济进行了有洞察力的讲座。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnsərˈmaʊntəbl/

insurmountable

不可逾越
Meaning
Too great to be overcome.
Example
The explorers faced insurmountable odds in the desert.
探险者在沙漠中面对着无法逾越的困难。
B1 noun /əˈsɛmbli/

assembly

集会
Meaning
a group of people gathered together for a common purpose or the act of putting parts together to form something
Example
The school held an assembly to discuss the new rules.
学校举行了一个集会来讨论新的规则。
C1 adjective /ˈsiːs.ləs/

Ceaseless

不断的；持续的
Meaning
continuing without pause or interruption; endless
Example
The ceaseless rain lasted for three days.
不断的雨下了三天。
C2 adjective /ˈspiːʃəs/

specious

虚假
Meaning
Superficially plausible but actually false; misleading in appearance.
Example
The politician’s argument was specious, sounding convincing but lacking real evidence.
那位政治家的论点是虚假的，听起来很有说服力，但缺乏真实的证据。
B2 noun /kloʊv/

Clove

丁香
Meaning
aromatic flower buds of a tree in the family Myrtaceae, used as a spice
Example
She added a few cloves to the mulled wine for extra flavor.
她在热红酒中加入了一些丁香，以增加风味。
C1 noun /ˈkɪləˌwɒt/

kilowatt

千瓦
Meaning
a unit of power equal to 1,000 watts
Example
The generator produces ten kilowatts of electricity.
发电机产生十千瓦的电力。
A2 verb /ˈkʌvər/

cover

覆盖
Meaning
to put something over or upon something else to protect or conceal
Example
Please cover the food to keep it fresh.
请把食物盖上，以保持新鲜。
B2 noun /ˈpɪt.ʃər/

Pitcher

水壶, 大壶
Meaning
a large container with a handle and spout used for storing and pouring liquids
Example
The water pitcher on the table was filled with ice-cold lemonade.
桌子上的水壶里装满了冰冷的柠檬水。
C2 adjective /ˈkæloʊ/

callow

不成熟
Meaning
Inexperienced and immature.
Example
The callow intern made several mistakes on his first day.
那个缺乏经验的实习生在第一天犯了几个错误。
A2 verb /ʌpˈdeɪt/

update

更新
Meaning
to make something more modern or current; to provide new information
Example
Please update your software regularly.
请定期更新您的软件。
A2 noun /bɔːrd/

board

Meaning
a flat, thin, rectangular piece of material such as wood; also a group of people managing an organization
Example
The board decided to increase the budget.
B2 noun /ˈmɒdjuːl/

module

模块
Meaning
a self-contained unit of a course or system, typically part of a larger whole
Example
The module on machine learning was difficult but informative.
机器学习的模块很难，但很有信息量。
B1 adjective /ˈtrɪki/

Tricky

困难的; 狡猾的; 欺骗性的
Meaning
requiring skill or careful handling; difficult to deal with
Example
This math problem is quite tricky to solve.
这个数学问题相当难解决。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈskænti/

Scanty

尺寸或数量小；不足；勉强足够
Meaning
small in size or amount; insufficient; barely adequate
Example
The refugee camp had scanty food supplies.
难民营的食物供应非常少。
C1 verb /pərˈtɜːrb/

perturb

扰乱
Meaning
To disturb or unsettle greatly in mind.
Example
The sudden noise perturbed the students during the exam.
突如其来的噪音在考试期间干扰了学生。
B1 verb/noun /bɔːr/

bore

使……感到无聊
Meaning
Verb: To make someone feel uninterested or tired; Noun: A dull or tiresome person.
Example
The lecture began to bore the students.
讲座开始让学生感到无聊。
B2 noun /ˈæsɪd/

acid

酸
Meaning
a chemical substance that reacts with bases and has a sour taste
Example
Lemons contain citric acid.
柠檬含有柠檬酸。
B2 noun /rʌst/

Rust

铁锈
Meaning
reddish-brown coating formed on iron or steel by oxidation; corrosion
Example
The old car was covered in rust after years of neglect.
那辆旧车在多年忽视之后被铁锈覆盖。
C1 noun /ˈstɛə.rɪ.əʊˌtaɪ.pɪŋ/

stereotyping

刻板印象
Meaning
A widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing.
Example
Stereotyping people based on their race is harmful.
基于种族的刻板印象是有害的。
B1 verb /dɪˈlɪvər/

deliver

交付
Meaning
to bring or hand over something to the intended recipient
Example
The courier will deliver the package tomorrow.
快递员明天会送包裹。
C2 noun /proʊˈskrɪp.ʃən/

proscription

禁令
Meaning
the act of forbidding something, especially by law
Example
The proscription of child labor is an important human rights achievement.
禁止童工劳动是人权的重要成就。
C1 noun kəˈlæt.ər.əl

collateral

作为贷款担保的财产
Meaning
Something pledged as security for repayment of a loan, to be forfeited in the event of a default.
Example
The bank requires collateral for loan approval.
银行要求贷款批准时提供担保物品。
B2 noun /ˈsɪmptəm/

symptom

症状
Meaning
a sign or indication of something, especially of an illness
Example
Fever is a common symptom of the flu.
发烧是流感的常见症状。
B2 adjective /dɪˈtætʃt/

detached

分离的, 疏远的
Meaning
separate or disconnected; showing a lack of emotional involvement
Example
He lived in a detached house away from the city.
他住在远离城市的分离房子里。
B1 verb /ˈdʒɛnəreɪt/

generate

Meaning
to produce or create something
Example
The machine generates electricity.
C1 adjective /ˈmɜːki/

murky

浑浊
Meaning
Dark, gloomy, and difficult to see through; obscure.
Example
We avoided swimming in the murky river.
我们避免在浑浊的河水中游泳。
B2 adjective /ˈmɪl.ki waɪt/

Milky white

奶白色
Meaning
a pure white color resembling milk
Example
The clouds looked milky white against the blue sky.
云看起来像牛奶一样白，映衬在蓝天背景下。
B2 adverb /ʌnˈkaɪndli/

unkindly

残忍地
Meaning
in a cruel, harsh, or unsympathetic manner
Example
She spoke unkindly about her colleague during the meeting.
她在会议期间残忍地谈论了她的同事。
C2 noun /ˈnoʊzˌɡeɪ/

nosegay

花束
Meaning
a small bunch of flowers, typically given as a gift or carried for decoration
Example
She carried a nosegay of fresh roses to the ceremony.
她拿着一束新鲜的玫瑰花去参加仪式。
A2 noun /tuːl/

tool

工具
Meaning
a device or implement used to carry out a particular function
Example
He used a hammer as a tool to fix the chair.
他用锤子作为工具来修理椅子。
C1 adverb /iːsˈθetɪkli/

aesthetically

从审美角度
Meaning
in a way that is concerned with beauty or visual appeal
Example
The building is aesthetically pleasing despite its simple design.
尽管设计简单，这座建筑在审美上很吸引人。
C1 noun /ˈmæntl̩/

mantle

披风，责任
Meaning
A cloak or covering; also the layer of the earth between the crust and the core.
Example
The leader assumed the mantle of responsibility.
领导者承担起了责任的重担。
B2 verb /əˈlɛdʒ/

allege

声称
Meaning
to claim or assert something, typically without proof
Example
The witness alleged that the man was at the crime scene.
证人声称该男子在犯罪现场。
A2 noun ˈbʌt.ən

button

按钮
Meaning
A small disk or knob sewn onto a garment, either to fasten it by being pushed through a slit made for the purpose, or for decoration.
Example
Press the button to activate the device.
按下按钮以激活设备。
B1 adjective /ˈklæsɪkəl/

classical

经典或传统
Meaning
relating to ancient Greek or Roman culture, or representing traditional excellence in art, music, or literature
Example
She loves listening to classical music while studying.
她喜欢在学习时听古典音乐。
C2 adjective /ɪˈfiːt/

effete

虚弱
Meaning
Lacking vitality, strength, or effectiveness; weak and overrefined.
Example
The empire became effete after centuries of indulgence.
帝国在几个世纪的纵容之后变得虚弱。
B2 noun /ˈbærəl/

barrel

大桶
Meaning
a large cylindrical container used to hold liquids
Example
The wine was stored in a wooden barrel.
酒被储存在一个木制的大桶中。
A2 verb /friːz/

freeze

冻结
Meaning
to become solid due to cold; to preserve by cold
Example
Water freezes at zero degrees Celsius.
水在零摄氏度下结冰。
C1 noun /teɪnt/

Taint

污点; 污渍; 腐败或污染
Meaning
a stain or mark that spoils something; corruption or contamination
Example
The scandal left a permanent taint on his reputation.
丑闻在他的声誉上留下了永久的污点。
A1 noun /pɑːrk/

park

公园
Meaning
a large public area of land with grass, trees, and paths, where people can walk or relax
Example
The children were playing in the park.
孩子们在公园里玩耍。
C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzæktɪŋ/

exacting

苛刻的
Meaning
demanding a lot of effort, attention, or precision
Example
She is known for her exacting standards in design.
她因其苛刻的设计标准而闻名。
A2 verb /ɪkˈspleɪn/

explain

解释
Meaning
to make something clear or easy to understand by describing it in more detail
Example
The teacher explained the difficult concept to the students.
老师向学生们解释了这个困难的概念。
B2 noun /ˈæftərˌlaɪf/

afterlife

Meaning
Life or existence that some believe continues after physical death.
Example
Many cultures have different beliefs about the afterlife.
B2 noun /rɪˈstrɪk.ʃən/

Restriction

限制; 限定; 控制
Meaning
a limiting condition or measure; the limitation or control of someone or something
Example
There are strict restrictions on smoking in public places.
在公共场所吸烟有严格的限制。
A2 verb /wɛr/

wear

穿戴
Meaning
to have clothing or accessories on one's body
Example
She likes to wear bright colors.
她喜欢穿亮色的衣服。
C1 noun /ˈswiːt.miːt/

Sweetmeat

甜点
Meaning
a small piece of confectionery or candy; a sweet delicacy
Example
The children enjoyed the traditional sweetmeats during the festival.
孩子们在节日期间享受了传统的甜点。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈsiːn/

Unseen

看不见的；未曾看到或注意到的
Meaning
not previously seen or noticed; invisible; hidden
Example
The unseen forces of nature can be very powerful.
自然界的看不见的力量可能非常强大。
C1 verb /ɪnˈtruːd/

intrude

侵入
Meaning
To enter a place or situation where one is not wanted or not invited.
Example
He felt embarrassed to intrude on their private conversation.
他感到很尴尬，打扰了他们的私人谈话。
A2 noun /ˈɪn.sekt/

Insect

昆虫
Meaning
a small invertebrate animal with six legs and usually one or two pairs of wings
Example
The butterfly is a beautiful insect that flies from flower to flower.
蝴蝶是一种美丽的昆虫，它从一朵花飞到另一朵花。
C2 noun /draɪd ˈfɛnjʊˌɡriːk livz/

Dried Fenugreek Leaves

干葫芦巴叶
Meaning
dehydrated leaves of the fenugreek plant used as a herb in cooking
Example
Add dried fenugreek leaves to the curry for extra flavor.
将干葫芦巴叶加入咖喱中，增加额外的风味。
B2 verb /ɪnˈtɛnsɪfaɪ/

intensify

加强
Meaning
To make something stronger, more extreme, or more forceful.
Example
The storm is expected to intensify overnight.
预计风暴将在一夜之间加剧。
B2 adjective /suːˈpɜːrb/

superb

极好的
Meaning
extremely good; excellent
Example
The hotel provided superb service during our stay.
酒店在我们停留期间提供了极好的服务。
C1 verb /ˈkrɒs.briːd/

crossbreed

杂交
Meaning
to produce an animal or plant by mating two different breeds, varieties, or species
Example
Farmers crossbreed cows to improve milk production.
农民通过交配不同品种的牛来提高奶产量。
B2 noun /hʊd/

Hood

蛇头罩
Meaning
the expandable neck region of certain snakes like cobras; a covering for the head
Example
The cobra spread its hood when it felt threatened.
眼镜蛇在感到威胁时展开了它的帽子。
B2 adjective /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzd/

specialized

专门的
Meaning
designed or developed for a particular purpose or function
Example
He has a specialized knowledge of ancient civilizations.
他对古代文明有专门的知识。
B2 noun /ˈdʒiː.ni.əs/

Genius

天才
Meaning
exceptional intellectual or creative power or other natural ability; a person who has such ability
Example
Einstein was recognized as a genius for his groundbreaking contributions to physics.
爱因斯坦因其在物理学上的开创性贡献而被认为是天才。
C1 adjective /ˌeɪpəˈlɪtɪkəl/

apolitical

不关心政治
Meaning
not interested in or not connected with politics
Example
She prefers to stay apolitical and focus on her work.
她更喜欢保持不关心政治的态度，专注于自己的工作。
C2 adjective /ˈneɪtl/

natal

与出生有关的
Meaning
Relating to birth or the place of birth.
Example
She returned to her natal village after many years.
她在许多年后返回了她的出生村庄。
C1 noun /ˈɜːrθənˌwɛr/

earthenware

陶器
Meaning
pottery made of clay and hardened by heat
Example
The shop displayed beautiful earthenware pots and bowls.
商店展示了美丽的陶器罐和碗。
C1 noun /ˈdeɪˌbreɪk/

daybreak

黎明
Meaning
The time in the morning when daylight first appears; dawn.
Example
They set out on their journey at daybreak.
他们在黎明时分开始了他们的旅程。
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。
C1 noun /ˈtɒpˌsɔɪl/

topsoil

表土
Meaning
the top layer of soil, which is rich in organic matter and nutrients
Example
Farmers rely on healthy topsoil for good crop yields.
农民依赖健康的表土来获得丰收。
B2 verb /ˈpiːtər/

peter

逐渐减弱
Meaning
to diminish gradually and come to an end; to fade or dwindle away
Example
The excitement of the event began to peter out after a few hours.
事件的兴奋感在几个小时后开始逐渐消退。
A2 noun /ˈdjuː.ti/

Duty

责任
Meaning
something that one is expected or required to do; moral or legal obligation
Example
It is our duty as citizens to vote in elections.
作为公民，我们有责任在选举中投票。
C2 noun /ɡæf/

gaff

错误
Meaning
A social blunder or mistake; also a hook or device used in fishing or theater.
Example
He made a major gaff during the meeting by forgetting the client's name.
他在会议中犯了一个大错误，忘记了客户的名字。