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A2 verb /mɪks/

mix

混合
Meaning
To combine different substances or elements together.
Example
She likes to mix different colors to create new shades.
她喜欢混合不同的颜色来创造新的色调。
B1 verb /ter/

tear

撕裂
Meaning
to pull apart or damage by force; to rip
Example
Be careful not to tear the paper.
小心不要撕破纸张。
C2 verb /ˈɪndjʊˌreɪt/

indurate

使坚硬
Meaning
To harden or make something physically or emotionally tough.
Example
Years of hardship indurated his spirit.
多年的艰辛使他的精神变得坚韧。
B2 adjective ˌæs.trəˈnɒm.ɪ.kəl

astronomical

天文学的
Meaning
Relating to astronomy; extremely large in amount or extent.
Example
The astronomical price reflects its exclusivity.
天文学的价格反映了它的独特性。
B1 adjective ˌɑː.tɪˈfɪʃ.əl

artificial

人造
Meaning
Made by humans; not occurring naturally
Example
Artificial systems are transforming industries.
人工系统正在改变行业。
B1 noun /ˈwɜːrkʃɒp/

workshop

车间
Meaning
a room or building where people engage in work or creative activities
Example
The workshop focused on improving technical skills for young professionals.
这个车间专注于提高年轻专业人士的技术技能。
C1 verb ɪˈmɜːrs

immerse

沉浸
Meaning
To involve oneself deeply in a particular activity or interest; to surround completely.
Example
Immerse yourself in the new language.
沉浸在新的语言中。
B2 adjective ˈel.ɪ.dʒə.bəl

eligible

有资格的
Meaning
Having the right to do or obtain something through satisfaction of the appropriate conditions.
Example
Only eligible candidates are considered for appointments.
只有有资格的候选人才会被考虑任命。
C2 noun /ɡlʌt/

glut

供应过剩
Meaning
An excessive supply of something; more than is needed.
Example
There was a glut of cheap smartphones in the market.
市场上有过多的廉价智能手机。
A1 adjective /ˈfʌn.i/

Funny

有趣的; 奇怪的; 好笑的;
Meaning
humorous; strange; amusing;
Example
He told a funny joke that made everyone laugh.
他讲了一个有趣的笑话，让大家都笑了。
C1 noun ˈdʒen.ə.saɪd

genocide

种族灭绝
Meaning
The deliberate killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation.
Example
The allegations of genocide raised global concerns.
种族灭绝的指控引起了全球关注。
B1 adjective /ˈʌpər/

upper

上层
Meaning
higher in position or rank
Example
The upper floor of the building is under renovation.
建筑物的上层正在翻修。
C1 verb /ɪnˈlɪst/

enlist

报名
Meaning
to join or sign up, especially for military service; to secure someone's support or help
Example
He decided to enlist in the army after graduation.
他决定毕业后加入军队。
C1 noun /ˈtraɪæd/

triad

三合会
Meaning
a group of three closely related people or things
Example
The project was managed by a triad of experts.
该项目由一个三人专家小组管理。
B2 adverb /ˈsoʊlli/

solely

仅仅
Meaning
only; not involving anyone or anything else
Example
He is solely responsible for the decision.
他完全对这个决定负责。
B1 noun /ˈtreʒər/

Treasure

宝藏
Meaning
a quantity of precious metals, gems, or other valuable objects; something of great worth or value
Example
The pirates buried their treasure on the island.
海盗们把他们的宝藏埋在岛上。
A1 pronoun /miː/

me

我
Meaning
Used by a speaker to refer to themselves as the object of a verb or preposition.
Example
She gave me a beautiful gift.
她给了我一份美丽的礼物。
B2 verb /ˈɪmɪɡreɪt/

immigrate

移民
Meaning
to come to live permanently in a foreign country
Example
He immigrated to Canada five years ago.
他五年前移民到了加拿大。
A2 noun /ˈkæm.əl/

Camel

骆驼
Meaning
a large animal with one or two humps on its back that lives in hot dry places
Example
The camel walked slowly across the desert sand.
骆驼慢慢地走过沙漠的沙子。
A2 adjective /ˈpaʊə.fəl/

powerful

强大的
Meaning
Having great power or strength.
Example
The James Webb Telescope is the most powerful space observatory.
詹姆斯·韦布望远镜是最强大的太空天文台。
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。
B1 verb /ˈveri/

vary

变化
Meaning
to change or differ; to make different
Example
The weather conditions vary throughout the day.
天气条件整天都在变化。
B1 verb /ɪnˈtend/

intend

打算
Meaning
to plan or have in mind as a purpose; to mean
Example
I intend to finish this project by tomorrow.
我打算在明天之前完成这个项目。
B2 noun /əkˈsɛsəri/

accessory

配件；协助犯罪的人
Meaning
a thing which can be added to something else to make it more useful, versatile, or attractive; a person who assists in committing a crime
Example
She bought some stylish accessories for her new phone.
她为她的新手机买了一些时尚配件。
C2 noun /ˈbriːtʃɪz/

Breeckes

膝盖长度裤子
Meaning
knee-length trousers; short pants
Example
He wore riding breeches for the equestrian event.
他为马术比赛穿了膝盖长度裤子。
B2 verb /rɪˈzɛnt/

resent

怨恨
Meaning
to feel bitterness or displeasure about something or someone
Example
She began to resent the constant criticism from her boss.
她开始对老板的不断批评感到愤恨。
B2 noun /kəmˈpæʃ.ən/

Compassion

同情
Meaning
sympathetic concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others; deep awareness of suffering with a desire to help
Example
She showed great compassion towards the homeless children by providing them food and shelter.
她通过为无家可归的孩子提供食物和住所，表现出极大的同情。
A2 noun /ˈtʊərɪst/

tourist

游客
Meaning
a person who is traveling or visiting a place for pleasure
Example
The city attracts many tourists every year.
这座城市每年吸引许多游客。
C1 adjective /bəˈroʊk/

baroque

巴洛克风格
Meaning
relating to a highly ornate and extravagant style of art, architecture, or music from the 17th and early 18th centuries; excessively elaborate or complex
Example
The church was decorated in a baroque style with intricate details.
教堂以复杂的巴洛克风格装饰，细节繁复。
A2 noun /ɡɒlf/

golf

幸福
Meaning
A game in which players use clubs to hit a ball into a series of holes on a course in as few strokes as possible.
Example
He spends his weekends playing golf with his friends.
当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
C2 verb /ɪnˈveɪ/

inveigh

严厉批评
Meaning
To speak or write about something with great hostility and criticism.
Example
He inveighed against the corruption in government.
他严厉批评了政府中的腐败。
C1 verb /ˈflɪk.ər/

flicker

闪烁
Meaning
to shine unsteadily or waver between light and dark
Example
The candle flickered in the wind.
蜡烛在风中闪烁。
A2 noun ˌpɒpjuˈleɪʃən

population

人口
Meaning
All the inhabitants of a particular place; the number of people living in a country or region.
Example
The population supported autonomy.
人口支持自治。
B2 noun /dʒɔː/

Jaw

下巴
Meaning
either of the two bones forming the framework of the mouth in most vertebrates
Example
She broke her jaw in the accident.
她在事故中打破了下巴。
C2 noun /ˈmɛtəfɔːrm/

metaphorm

隐喻形式
Meaning
A coined or rare term sometimes used to describe a hybrid form of metaphor and form in literature or art.
Example
The poet introduced a metaphorm to blend imagery with structure.
诗人引入了一种梅塔福姆，把意象和结构结合在一起。
C1 noun /ˈɡær.ɪ.sən/

garrison

驻军
Meaning
A body of troops stationed in a particular location, usually to defend it.
Example
The garrison defended the fortress against the invaders.
驻军抵御了入侵者的攻击。
C2 noun /ˈsʊrmə fɪʃ/

Surma fish

苏尔马鱼
Meaning
a freshwater fish species found in the Surma river system of Bangladesh and northeastern India
Example
Surma fish is native to the rivers of Sylhet region.
苏尔马鱼是西莱特地区河流的本土鱼类。
B2 noun/adjective /ˈmɪnətʃər/ or /ˈmɪniətʃʊr/

miniature

微型版本
Meaning
a very small version of something; small in scale or size
Example
The artist created a miniature model of the castle.
艺术家制作了一个城堡的微型模型。
C1 verb /ˈstæmər/

stammer

结巴
Meaning
To speak with sudden involuntary pauses and a tendency to repeat the initial letters of words.
Example
The nervous student began to stammer during his speech.
紧张的学生在演讲中开始结巴。
B1 noun /ˈɛdɪtər/

editor

编辑
Meaning
a person responsible for the final content of a newspaper, magazine, or book
Example
The editor approved the article before publication.
编辑在出版前批准了文章。
C2 noun /ˈdʒʌɡləri/

jugglery

杂技
Meaning
The performance of tricks and illusions, especially by sleight of hand.
Example
The magician's jugglery amazed the audience.
魔术师的杂技让观众惊讶不已。
B1 verb /sərˈvaɪv/

survive

生还
Meaning
To continue to live or exist after a difficult event or situation.
Example
He managed to survive the storm.
他成功地生还了风暴。
C2 noun /ˈkæt.aɪ.ɒn ɪksˌtʃeɪndʒ/

cation-exchange

阳离子交换
Meaning
A chemical process in soil that helps retain nutrients.
Example
The cation-exchange capacity of soil affects plant growth.
土壤的阳离子交换容量会影响植物的生长。
C1 verb /ˌriːɪnˈsteɪt/

reinstate

恢复
Meaning
To restore someone or something to their former position or condition.
Example
The company decided to reinstate the suspended employee.
公司决定恢复被停职的员工。
B2 noun /ˈmɔɪs.tʃər/

Moisture

湿气
Meaning
water or dampness that exists in small amounts in the air or on a surface
Example
The skin cream helps retain moisture.
护肤霜有助于保持湿气。
C1 noun prəˈkjʊrmənt

procurement

采购
Meaning
The action of obtaining or procuring something, especially for official purposes.
Example
The procurement of modern equipment has improved research accuracy.
现代设备的采购提高了研究准确性。
B2 noun /soʊp keɪs/

Soap case

肥皂盒
Meaning
a container used to store soap
Example
She bought a beautiful soap case for the bathroom.
她为浴室买了一个漂亮的肥皂盒。
C1 verb, noun /ˈɡrɪməs/

grimace

鬼脸
Meaning
to make an ugly, twisted expression on one's face, usually in disgust or pain
Example
He grimaced when he tasted the sour fruit.
他品尝到酸果实时做了一个鬼脸。
C2 verb /dɪˈsɛmbəl/

dissemble

假装
Meaning
to conceal one's true motives, feelings, or beliefs; to pretend
Example
He tried to dissemble his anger with a forced smile.
他试图用强颜欢笑来掩饰自己的愤怒。
C1 adjective /ˌθiːəˈlɒdʒɪkl/

theological

神学的
Meaning
Relating to the study of theology or religious belief.
Example
He wrote a theological paper on the concept of divine justice.
他写了一篇关于神圣正义概念的神学论文。
C1 noun /ˈkɒmən kɑːp/

Common Carp

鲤鱼
Meaning
A large freshwater fish widely cultivated for food
Example
Common carp is an important fish in aquaculture.
鲤鱼是水产养殖中的重要鱼类。
C2 noun /ˌdʒerənˈtɑːkrəsi/

gerontocracy

老年统治
Meaning
A system of government or control by old people.
Example
The country was seen as a gerontocracy, dominated by elderly leaders.
这个国家被视为一个老年统治的国家，由年长的领导人主导。
C2 noun /ˈæmɪti/

amity

友谊
Meaning
A friendly relationship between people or countries.
Example
The treaty helped maintain amity between the neighboring nations.
该条约帮助维护邻国之间的友好关系。
C2 noun /pʌntʃ ˈfoʊrən/

Panch Phoron

五香粉
Meaning
a Bengali spice blend containing five whole spices: cumin, fennel, fenugreek, nigella, and mustard seeds
Example
The aroma filled the kitchen when she heated panch phoron in oil.
当她在油中加热五香粉时，香气充满了厨房。
B1 noun /dɪˈtɛktɪv/

detective

侦探
Meaning
a person whose job is to investigate and solve crimes
Example
The detective solved the mystery in just two days.
侦探在两天内解开了谜团。
B1 verb /ˈbɔːrdɪŋ/

boarding

登机
Meaning
Getting on or into a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.
Example
The explorers were boarding the ship at the port.
探险者们正在港口登船。
C2 noun /ˌænɪmædˈvɜːʒən/

animadversion

批评
Meaning
Strong criticism or censure.
Example
The policy attracted severe animadversion from the public.
该政策遭到公众的严厉批评。
B1 adjective /ˈɛnd.ləs/

Endless

无尽的; 无限的; 不受限制的
Meaning
having no end; infinite; limitless
Example
The ocean seemed endless from the shore.
从海岸看，海洋似乎是无尽的。
B2 noun /əˈkʌmplɪʃmənt/

accomplishment

成就
Meaning
something that has been achieved successfully
Example
Graduating from university was a major accomplishment for him.
大学毕业对他来说是一个重大的成就。
C2 noun /ˈflɪpənsi/

flippancy

轻率
Meaning
lack of seriousness; showing a disrespectful or trivial attitude
Example
His flippancy during the meeting offended his colleagues.
他在会议中的轻率让同事们感到不悦。
A2 noun /ˈkrɪk.ɪt/

Cricket

蟋蟀
Meaning
a jumping insect that makes a chirping sound by rubbing its wings together
Example
We could hear crickets chirping in the evening.
我们能在傍晚听到蟋蟀的叫声。
C2 noun /ˌkɒzməˈpɒlɪtənɪzəm/

cosmopolitanism

国际主义
Meaning
the ideology that all human beings belong to a single community
Example
Cosmopolitanism promotes respect and understanding across cultures.
国际主义促进不同文化之间的尊重和理解。
B2 verb /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz/

specialize

专攻
Meaning
to focus on a particular subject or activity and become an expert in it
Example
He decided to specialize in cardiology.
他决定专攻心脏病学。
C1 noun /ˈsɪmətri/

symmetry

对称
Meaning
the quality of having balanced proportions or identical parts facing each other
Example
The building’s symmetry impressed the visitors.
建筑的对称性给游客留下了深刻的印象。
A2 noun, verb /ˈriːzən/

reason

原因，理由
Meaning
A cause, explanation, or justification for an action or event; to think or argue logically.
Example
There is no reason to be upset.
没有理由生气。
C2 adjective /ˈtɔɪl.səm/

toilsome

辛苦的
Meaning
Involving hard or exhausting work; laborious.
Example
The workers had a toilsome day in the hot sun.
工人在炎热的阳光下度过了辛苦的一天。
C1 noun /ˈvɪstə/

vista

景观
Meaning
A pleasing view, especially one seen through a long, narrow opening.
Example
From the mountain top, we admired the breathtaking vista of the valley below.
从山顶，我们欣赏到山谷下方令人叹为观止的景观。
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈlʊk/

overlook

忽略
Meaning
to fail to notice or consider something; to have a view from above
Example
It's easy to overlook small details when you're in a hurry.
当你赶时间时，很容易忽略小细节。
A2 adverb /kəmˈpliːtli/

completely

完全地
Meaning
totally; in every way possible
Example
The room was completely silent.
房间完全安静。
C1 noun /ˈtoʊ.pæz/

Topaz

托帕石
Meaning
a precious stone, typically colorless, yellow, or blue, used in jewelry
Example
The queen's crown was adorned with a magnificent blue topaz.
女王的王冠装饰着一颗美丽的蓝色托帕石。
C2 noun /ˈɔːlmənæk/

almanac

年鉴
Meaning
An annual publication containing calendars, weather forecasts, astronomical data, and other useful information.
Example
He consulted the almanac to check the phases of the moon.
他查阅了年鉴，以查看月亮的各个阶段。
A1 noun /ˈflaʊər/

flower

花
Meaning
the seed-bearing part of a plant, often colorful and fragrant, that blossoms
Example
The garden was full of colorful flowers.
花园里满是五彩斑斓的花朵。
C2 verb /ɪnˈkæmp/

encamp

扎营
Meaning
to set up or establish a camp
Example
The soldiers encamped near the river for the night.
士兵们在河边扎营过夜。
A2 noun /ˈɪm.ɪdʒ/

Image

图像; 形象; 表象
Meaning
a representation of the external form of a person or thing in art; a mental picture or impression
Example
The company worked hard to improve its public image after the scandal.
公司在丑闻后努力改善其公众形象。
B2 noun /ˈælkəhɒlɪzəm/

alcoholism

酗酒症
Meaning
A chronic disease characterized by uncontrolled drinking and preoccupation with alcohol.
Example
His alcoholism affected both his health and his family life.
他的酗酒症影响了他的健康和家庭生活。
B2 noun /brɪŋk/

brink

边缘
Meaning
The edge or point just before a significant event or change.
Example
The company was on the brink of bankruptcy.
公司处于破产的边缘。
C2 noun /ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪks/

metaphysics

形而上学
Meaning
The branch of philosophy that deals with the fundamental nature of reality, existence, and the relationship between mind and matter.
Example
She studied metaphysics to understand the principles of existence beyond physical science.
她学习形而上学，以理解超越物理科学的存在原理。
B2 noun /dɪˈkeɪ/

Decay

腐烂; 分解; 衰退
Meaning
the process of rotting or decomposing; gradual decline or deterioration
Example
The old building showed signs of decay after years of neglect.
这座老建筑在多年疏忽后显示出腐烂的迹象。
B2 verb /ɪmˈpoʊzd/

imposed

强加
Meaning
forced something to be accepted or put in place
Example
The government imposed new regulations on the industry.
政府对该行业实施了新规章。
B2 noun /proʊˈbeɪʃən/

probation

试用期
Meaning
a period of testing or supervision, especially for offenders or new employees
Example
He was placed on probation for six months.
他被安排了六个月的试用期。
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。
A1 noun /tʃaɪld/

child

孩子
Meaning
a young human being below the age of puberty or below the legal age of majority
Example
The child played happily in the park.
孩子在公园里快乐地玩耍。
B1 noun/verb /ˈleɪ.bər/

labor

劳动
Meaning
work, especially hard physical work; to work hard
Example
The workers labored in the hot sun all day.
工人们整天在炎热的阳光下工作。
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。
B2 noun ˈhæb.ɪ.tæts

habitats

栖息地
Meaning
The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.
Example
Scientists envision habitats on the Moon.
科学家设想月球上的栖息地。
C1 adjective /ˌret.rəˈspek.tɪv/

Retrospective

回顾的
Meaning
looking back on or dealing with past events or situations
Example
The museum held a retrospective exhibition of the artist's work.
博物馆举办了这位艺术家的回顾展。
B2 noun /ˌæktɪˈveɪʃən/

activation

激活
Meaning
the act of making something start functioning
Example
The activation of the system took longer than expected.
系统的激活比预期的时间更长。
B1 noun /ˈvæl.juː/

Value

价值; 价格; 重要性
Meaning
the importance or worth of something; the amount of money that something is worth
Example
This antique vase has great sentimental value to our family.
这个古董花瓶对我们家来说具有很大的情感价值。
C1 adjective /ˈɡleɪʃəl/

glacial

与冰或冰川相关
Meaning
relating to ice or glaciers; extremely cold or unfriendly
Example
The mountains were covered in glacial ice.
山脉被冰川冰覆盖。
C1 noun /kwæk/

Quack

江湖医生
Meaning
a person who pretends to be a doctor but has no medical training; the sound a duck makes
Example
People should be careful not to trust medical advice from a quack.
人们应该小心不要相信一个江湖医生的医疗建议。
C2 noun /ˈpætrɪsaɪd/

patricide

弑父
Meaning
The act of killing one's own father.
Example
The ancient myth describes a son committing patricide to take the throne.
古老的神话描述了一位儿子为了登上王位而弑父。
C1 verb /piːv/

peeve

烦扰
Meaning
To annoy or irritate someone.
Example
His constant interruptions really peeve me.
他的不断打断真的让我很烦。
C1 adjective /ˈpleɪntɪv/

plaintive

悲伤的, 哀求的
Meaning
expressing sadness or sorrow
Example
He raised a plaintive cry for help.
他发出了一个悲伤的求救声。
C1 verb /dɪsˈlɒdʒ/

dislodge

赶走
Meaning
To remove or force out from a position, especially one that is fixed or hard to move.
Example
The troops dislodged the enemy from the hill.
部队把敌人从山丘上赶了下去。
B1 noun ɪmˈpruːv.mənts

improvements

改善
Meaning
The action of making or becoming better; an instance of something becoming or being made better.
Example
Continuous improvements increase productivity.
持续的改善提高了生产力。
B2 noun ˈɡaɪd.laɪnz

guidelines

指南
Meaning
Rules or instructions that are given by an official organization telling you how to do something
Example
Guidelines for AI usage are essential.
AI使用的指南是必要的。
C2 verb /məˈlɪŋɡər/

malinger

装病
Meaning
to exaggerate or fake illness in order to escape duty or work
Example
He tried to malinger to avoid going to school.
他试图装病以逃避上学。
C1 noun /ˈkæmi.oʊ/

cameo

客串
Meaning
a small but significant role in a play, film, or show, often performed by a well-known person
Example
The actor made a surprise cameo in the movie.
那位演员在电影中出人意料地客串了。
A2 noun /ˌsɛlɪˈbreɪʃən/

celebration

庆典
Meaning
a festive event or activity to honor an occasion
Example
The city held a grand celebration on Independence Day.
城市在独立日举行了盛大的庆典。
A1 preposition, adverb /əˈlɔːŋ/

along

沿着
Meaning
moving in a constant direction on (a road, path, or surface)
Example
We walked along the river.
我们沿着河走。
C1 noun /ɪnˈsaɪtmənt/

incitement

煽动
Meaning
the action of provoking unlawful or violent behavior
Example
He was arrested for incitement to riot.
他因煽动暴乱被逮捕。
C1 adjective /dɪˈvɪzəbl/

divisible

可被除
Meaning
Capable of being divided by another number without leaving a remainder.
Example
Twelve is divisible by three and four.
十二可以被三和四整除。
C1 noun /ˈsiːskeɪp/

seascape

海景
Meaning
A view or painting of the sea.
Example
The artist painted a beautiful seascape at sunset.
艺术家在日落时画了一幅美丽的海景。
B1 noun /ˈɡɪvər/

giver

给予者
Meaning
a person who gives something
Example
She was always a generous giver to charity.
她总是慈善事业的慷慨给者。
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 verb /lɪr/

leer

猥亵的目光
Meaning
To look at someone in an unpleasant, sly, or sexually suggestive way.
Example
He leered at her in a way that made her uncomfortable.
他用让她不舒服的方式看着她。
C1 noun /ˈstɛnsəl/

stencil

模板
Meaning
A thin sheet of material with a design cut out, used to produce the design on the surface below by applying paint or ink through the cut-out holes.
Example
The artist used a stencil to paint identical stars on the wall.
艺术家使用模板在墙上画出相同的星星。
B2 noun trænˈspær.ən.si

transparency

透明度
Meaning
The quality of being easy to perceive or detect; openness, accountability, and honesty in governance or operations.
Example
Transparency fosters trust in governance.
透明度促进了治理中的信任。
C2 noun /kəˈleɪʃən/

collation

汇编
Meaning
the act of collecting, comparing, and arranging in proper order
Example
The librarian spent hours on the collation of old manuscripts.
图书馆员花了几个小时整理古老的手稿。
C1 noun /prəʊˌkræs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

procrastination

拖延症，推迟任务
Meaning
The act of delaying or postponing tasks or activities.
Example
Procrastination is the enemy of success.
拖延症是成功的敌人。
B2 adjective /rɪˈzɜːrvd/

Reserved

内向的; 保守的
Meaning
slow to reveal emotion or opinions; restrained in manner
Example
She is quite reserved and doesn't talk much in meetings.
她相当内向，在会议中很少讲话。
C1 adjective /hɔːrs/

Hoarse

沙哑或粗哑的声音; 因大声喊叫或生病而变沙哑
Meaning
rough or harsh in sound; having a rough voice from shouting or illness
Example
His voice became hoarse after shouting at the concert.
他的声音在音乐会后变得沙哑。
C2 noun /ˌproʊɪˈbɪʃənɪst/

prohibitionist

禁酒主义者
Meaning
A person who supports or advocates prohibition, especially of alcohol.
Example
The prohibitionist campaigned against the sale of liquor in the town.
禁酒主义者在城里反对酒类销售的运动。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈtɛns/

intense

强烈
Meaning
Of extreme force, degree, or strength.
Example
She felt intense pain after the accident.
她在事故后感到剧烈的疼痛。
B1 noun /sɛks/

sex

性别
Meaning
the biological distinction between male and female; sexual activity
Example
He was asked about his sex at the doctor's office.
医生办公室询问了他的性别。
C2 adjective /səˈɡeɪ.ʃəs/

sagacious

贤明
Meaning
Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; wise.
Example
His sagacious leadership saved the company from failure.
他的贤明领导力使公司免于失败。
B1 noun /ˈniː.dəl/

Needle

针
Meaning
a thin, pointed metal instrument used for sewing
Example
She threaded the needle to sew the button.
她将线穿过针眼，以缝扣子。
B1 noun /preɪz/

Praise

赞扬
Meaning
words that show approval or admiration; to express approval or admiration
Example
The teacher gave praise to the students for their hard work.
老师因为学生们的辛勤努力而表扬了他们。
C1 noun /dɪˈfjuːʒən/

diffusion

Meaning
the spreading of something more widely or the movement of particles from high to low concentration
Example
The diffusion of information on social media is rapid.
C1 adjective /spɑːrs/

sparse

稀少
Meaning
thinly scattered or distributed; not dense or abundant
Example
Vegetation was sparse in the desert.
沙漠中的植被稀少。
B1 noun /ˈspiːʃiːz/

Species

物种; 类型
Meaning
a group of living organisms that can reproduce with each other; a type or kind
Example
The Amazon rainforest is home to thousands of animal species.
亚马逊雨林是成千上万动物物种的家园。