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B2 noun /mɪkst ˈkʌlər/

Mixed colour

混合色
Meaning
a color created by combining two or more different colors
Example
The mixed colour created a beautiful gradient on the canvas.
混合色在画布上创造了美丽的渐变。
B2 adjective /ˈhjuː.mər.əs/

Humorous

幽默的; 好笑的; 引起笑声的;
Meaning
funny; amusing; causing laughter;
Example
His humorous stories always make everyone laugh.
他的幽默故事总是让每个人都笑。
B2 adverb /ɔːˈθentɪkli/

authentically

真实地
Meaning
in a genuine, real, or true manner; in a way that reflects true character or origin
Example
She speaks authentically about her experiences.
她真实地谈论自己的经历。
B2 adjective /ˈræp.ɪd/

Rapid

快速的；迅速的；急速的；
Meaning
happening in a short time or at a fast pace
Example
The rapid growth of technology has changed our daily lives.
技术的快速增长改变了我们的日常生活。
B2 noun ˈkrɪt.ɪ.kəl ˈθɪŋ.kɪŋ

critical thinking

批判性思维
Meaning
The objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment.
Example
Critical thinking helps in making informed decisions.
批判性思维有助于做出明智的决定。
C1 adjective ɪˈluː.sər.i

illusory

虚幻的
Meaning
Based on illusion; not real although seeming to be.
Example
His sense of security was entirely illusory.
他的安全感完全是虚幻的。
C1 noun /pəˈfjuː.mər.i/

perfumery

香水行业
Meaning
the art, business, or products of making perfumes
Example
She works in a perfumery that creates luxury scents.
她在一家香水厂工作，创造奢华的香气。
C2 noun /ˌdɪskwɪˈzɪʃən/

disquisition

论文
Meaning
A long or elaborate discussion or written essay on a particular subject.
Example
The professor gave a lengthy disquisition on ancient philosophy.
教授就古代哲学进行了长篇论文。
C1 adjective /ˈdæʃ.ɪŋ/

Dashing

英俊; 魅力; 自信;
Meaning
stylish and confident; lively and energetic; attractive and charming
Example
He looked dashing in his new suit.
他穿上新西装看起来英俊。
C1 verb /ˈɡlɔːrɪfaɪ/

glorify

美化
Meaning
to praise or honor someone or something; to make something seem better than it is
Example
The movie glorifies war heroes.
电影美化了战争英雄。
B2 adjective /ˌʌnkənˈvɛnʃənl/

unconventional

非传统的
Meaning
not based on or conforming to what is generally done or believed
Example
Her unconventional approach to teaching inspired her students to think creatively.
她非传统的教学方法激发了学生的创造性思维。
B1 noun ruːlz ənd ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃənz

rules and regulations

规则和规定
Meaning
Official orders and laws that control how something is done.
Example
Rules and regulations alone cannot change attitudes.
单靠规则和规定无法改变态度。
B2 adjective /ˈtrʌblsəm/

Troublesome

麻烦的; 问题的
Meaning
causing difficulty or annoyance; problematic
Example
The troublesome student disrupted the class again.
这个麻烦的学生又打断了课堂。
C2 adjective /ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃəs/

expeditious

迅速
Meaning
Done with speed and efficiency.
Example
The expeditious delivery of the package was appreciated.
包裹的迅速配送得到了赞赏。
C2 noun /ˈæbɪs/

abbess

女修道院院长 (nǚ xiūdào yuàn yuán zhǎng)
Meaning
the woman in charge of a convent of nuns
Example
The abbess welcomed the visitors to the convent.
院长欢迎访客到修道院。
C1 adjective skiˈmæt.ɪk

Schematic

与图表相关或简短的
Meaning
Presenting some framework or concept briefly
Example
The engineer provided a schematic diagram of the project.
工程师提供了该项目的示意图。
B2 noun /əkˈnɒlɪdʒmənt/

acknowledgement

确认
Meaning
the act of recognizing or accepting something as true or valid; an expression of gratitude or recognition
Example
She received an acknowledgement for her contribution to the project.
她因对该项目的贡献而获得确认。
C1 verb /ˈfɔːrfɪt/

forfeit

Meaning
to lose or give up something, usually as a penalty for wrongdoing
Example
He had to forfeit the match after breaking the rules.
B1 noun /flæʃ/

Flash

闪光; 闪烁
Meaning
a sudden brief burst of bright light; a very brief moment
Example
There was a bright flash of lightning followed by thunder.
有一道明亮的闪电，接着是雷声。
C2 noun /ʌnˈkloʊðɪŋ/

unclothing

脱衣
Meaning
the act or process of removing clothing
Example
The child quickly ran inside for unclothing after playing in the mud.
孩子在泥地玩耍后迅速跑进去脱衣。
C2 adjective /ˌsʌpəzɪˈtɪʃəs/

supposititious

假设的
Meaning
Based on assumption rather than fact; not genuine or authentic.
Example
The story turned out to be supposititious, with no evidence to support it.
这个故事证明是假的，没有证据支持它。
B2 adjective /rɪˈfaɪnd/

Refined

精致的; 纯净的
Meaning
elegant and cultured in appearance, manner, or taste; purified
Example
She has very refined taste in art and music.
她对艺术和音乐有非常精致的品味。
C2 verb /ˈvɪvɪfaɪ/

vivify

使生动
Meaning
to give life or energy to something; to animate or enliven
Example
The teacher’s enthusiasm helped vivify the boring lecture.
教师的热情帮助使乏味的讲座焕发了生机。
C2 adjective /ˈfrɪski/

Frisky

活泼的; 精力充沛的; 爱玩的; 淘气的
Meaning
lively; energetic; playful; mischievous
Example
The frisky puppy ran around the garden playfully.
那只活泼的小狗在花园里欢快地奔跑。
A2 adjective /ˈɛkstrə/

extra

额外的
Meaning
More than what is usual, expected, or necessary
Example
She brought some extra food for the picnic.
她为野餐带来了额外的食物。
C1 noun /ˈbjuːɡəl/

Bugle

军号
Meaning
a brass musical instrument similar to a trumpet but without valves, used especially for military calls
Example
The soldier played the bugle to signal the start of the ceremony.
士兵吹响军号以示仪式开始
C2 adjective /ˈreə.rɪ.faɪd/

rarefied

Meaning
Of high moral, intellectual, or cultural value; distant from ordinary life.
Example
He works in the rarefied world of classical music.
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。
A2 noun /fraɪd raɪs/

Fried rice

炒饭
Meaning
a dish of cooked rice that has been stir-fried in a wok or frying pan
Example
We ordered chicken fried rice from the Chinese restaurant.
我们从中国餐馆订了鸡肉炒饭。
C1 adjective /ˈsɜːrvaɪl/ or /ˈsɜːrvəl/

servile

奴颜婢膝
Meaning
having or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others
Example
His servile attitude annoyed his colleagues.
他的奴颜婢膝的态度让同事们感到烦恼。
C1 noun /tʃæmp/

champ

冠军 / 胜利者
Meaning
an informal word for champion or winner.
Example
He is the new champ of the boxing tournament.
他是拳击比赛的新冠军。
C2 verb /ˌnɒnˈplʌst/

nonplused

困惑的
Meaning
Past tense of nonplus; surprised and confused.
Example
She was completely nonplused by his sudden decision.
她完全被他突如其来的决定弄得不知所措。
C1 noun /ˈprɒksi/

proxy

代理人
Meaning
A person authorized to act on behalf of another; a substitute.
Example
She voted by proxy at the meeting.
她在会议上通过代理投票。
B1 noun /ˈdʒʌŋ.ɡəl/

Jungle

密林; 丛林;
Meaning
a dense forest in a tropical climate; a place of bewildering complexity or ruthless struggle
Example
The explorer got lost in the dense Amazon jungle for three days.
探险者在密集的亚马逊丛林中迷路了三天。
C1 noun /ˈaʊtpoʊst/

outpost

前哨站
Meaning
A small military camp or position at some distance from the main force, used especially as a guard.
Example
The soldiers were stationed at a remote outpost.
士兵们被驻扎在一个偏远的前哨站。
C2 noun/verb /ˈpɪləri/

pillory

公开惩罚装置
Meaning
a device for publicly punishing someone / to expose to public ridicule
Example
The corrupt official was placed in the pillory for the town to jeer at.
腐败的官员被放在皮洛里里让市民嘲笑。
C1 noun ˈsɒl.vən.si

solvency

拥有超过负债的资产; 偿还债务的能力
Meaning
The possession of assets in excess of liabilities; ability to pay debts.
Example
The company's solvency improved after restructuring.
公司在重组后偿付能力得到了改善。
C2 noun /ˈɒnwiː/ or /ˈɑːnwiː/

ennui

倦怠
Meaning
A feeling of boredom, listlessness, or dissatisfaction arising from lack of excitement.
Example
After weeks of doing nothing, he sank into a deep sense of ennui.
在没有做任何事情的几周后，他陷入了深深的倦怠。
C1 noun /ˈfjʊərɔːr/

furor

骚动
Meaning
An outbreak of public anger or excitement.
Example
The politician's remarks created a furor in the media.
政治家的言论在媒体上引发了一场轰动。
C1 verb /ˈdʒʌk.stə.poʊz/

juxtapose

将两种不同的事物并排放置
Meaning
To place two different things close together to show how they are different or similar.
Example
The artist juxtaposed traditional and modern elements in his painting.
艺术家在他的画作中并排放置了传统和现代元素。
C2 verb /ˌweɪˈleɪ/

waylay

突然拦住 / 攻击
Meaning
to stop or interrupt someone unexpectedly, often to attack or detain them
Example
He was waylaid by reporters as he left the courthouse.
当他离开法院时，被记者拦住了。
C2 noun /ˈdrʌmɪt/

Drumet

军鼓
Meaning
a small drum used in military or marching bands
Example
The drummer played a steady beat on the drumet during the parade.
鼓手在游行中打出了稳定的节奏。
C2 noun /dʒeɪp/

jape

恶作剧, 玩笑
Meaning
A practical joke or humorous remark.
Example
He enjoyed a harmless jape with his friends.
他和朋友们享受了一场无害的恶作剧。
A1 noun /ˈʃʊɡər/

Sugar

糖
Meaning
sweet crystalline substance used as a sweetener
Example
Please add two teaspoons of sugar to my coffee.
请在我的咖啡里加两茶匙糖。
C2 verb /ʌpˈhiːv/

upheave

抬起
Meaning
to lift or raise something forcefully; to cause to rise suddenly
Example
The workers had to upheave the heavy stone to clear the path.
工人们不得不抬起重石来清理道路。
C2 noun /ˈmænˌiː.tər/

man-eater

食人者
Meaning
An animal that kills and eats humans; informally, a woman who is very assertive in relationships.
Example
The tiger became a notorious man-eater in the village.
老虎在村子里成了臭名昭著的人吃人。
C2 verb /ɪˈstreɪndʒ/

estrange

Meaning
to cause someone to no longer be close or affectionate; to alienate
Example
His constant criticism began to estrange him from his friends.
C1 adjective, noun /ˈɪnvəlɪd/ (adjective), /ɪnˈvælɪd/ (noun)

invalid

无效的
Meaning
Not valid; having no force or effect. Also refers to a person too weak or ill to care for themselves.
Example
The court declared the contract invalid.
法院宣布合同无效。
C2 noun /ɪmp/

imp

小顽皮精灵
Meaning
a small mischievous devil or sprite; a playful troublemaker
Example
The child was acting like a little imp, hiding his toys everywhere.
那个孩子像一个小顽皮精灵，四处藏玩具。
C1 noun /stɑːr ˈæn.ɪs/

Star Anise

八角星
Meaning
star-shaped spice pod with a licorice-like flavor used in cooking
Example
She added star anise to the soup for aromatic flavor.
她在汤里加入了八角星，增添了香气。
B2 verb /ɪkˈsɛl/

excel

表现突出
Meaning
to be exceptionally good at or proficient in an activity or subject
Example
She always tries to excel in her studies.
她总是尽力在学习中表现突出。
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。
C1 noun /kəˈlaɪdəˌskoʊp/

kaleidoscope

万花筒
Meaning
A toy or instrument with mirrors and colored pieces that create changing patterns when rotated; also used metaphorically for a constantly changing sequence of patterns or elements.
Example
The city lights turned into a kaleidoscope of colors as the festival began.
当节日开始时，城市的灯光变成了色彩斑斓的万花筒。
B2 adjective /ˌɪntəˈpɜːsənl/

interpersonal

人际
Meaning
Relating to relationships or communication between people.
Example
He has excellent interpersonal skills and gets along well with others.
他拥有出色的人际交往技巧，并且能与他人和谐相处。
A1 verb /iːt/

eat

吃
Meaning
to put food in the mouth and chew and swallow it
Example
We eat dinner at 7 PM.
我们晚上七点吃晚饭。
C1 adjective /ˈheɪt.fəl/

Hateful

可憎的
Meaning
causing or deserving hatred; extremely unpleasant or offensive
Example
His hateful comments hurt everyone's feelings.
他那些充满仇恨的评论伤害了每个人的感情。
B1 noun /ˈkɜːr.ənt/

Current

水流
Meaning
a body of water or air moving in a definite direction; present time
Example
The river current was too strong for swimming.
河流的水流太强，无法游泳。
B2 verb /pɔːˈtreɪ/

portray

描绘
Meaning
to describe or represent something or someone in a work of art or literature
Example
The novel portrays a vivid picture of life in the countryside.
这部小说描绘了乡村生活的生动图景。
C1 adjective /ˈsɛm.ɪ.nəl/

seminal

幸福
Meaning
Strongly influencing later developments; highly original and influential.
Example
His seminal book changed the course of modern philosophy.
她在获得奖项时无法掩饰自己的幸福。
C2 noun, verb /əˈfrʌnt/

affront

侮辱
Meaning
An action or remark that causes outrage or offense.
Example
He took her criticism as a personal affront.
他把她的批评当作个人的侮辱。
C1 verb /ʌnˈɜːθ/

unearth

发掘
Meaning
To dig up from the ground or to discover something hidden.
Example
Archaeologists unearthed ancient artifacts at the site.
考古学家在遗址发掘了古代文物。
B2 noun /ʃɪt/

shit

屎
Meaning
a vulgar term for feces or excrement
Example
The dog made a mess by leaving its shit on the floor.
狗在地板上留下了它的屎，弄得一团糟。
C2 adjective /lɪˈbɪdənəs/

libidinous

好色
Meaning
Showing excessive sexual drive; lustful.
Example
The play was criticized for its libidinous characters.
这部剧因其好色的角色而受到批评。
B2 adjective /dɪˈsɛptɪv/

deceptive

具有欺骗性的
Meaning
Giving an appearance or impression different from the truth; misleading.
Example
Appearances can be deceptive.
外表可能具有欺骗性。
C1 noun /ˌkɒk.əˈtuː/

Cockatoo

凤头鹦鹉
Meaning
a large parrot with a prominent crest that can be raised or lowered
Example
The white cockatoo raised its beautiful crest.
白色凤头鹦鹉举起了它美丽的冠羽。
C2 adjective /ˌʌltrəˈmʌndeɪn/

ultramundane

超凡
Meaning
Relating to things beyond the physical world; supernatural or transcendental.
Example
Philosophers often discuss ultramundane realities beyond human perception.
哲学家们常常讨论超越人类感知的超凡现实。
C1 noun /ˈkɒz.moʊs/

Cosmos

宇宙花
Meaning
a colorful annual flower with daisy-like blooms and feathery foliage
Example
The cosmos flowers swayed gently in the summer breeze across the meadow.
宇宙花在夏季的微风中轻轻摇摆，穿过草地。
C1 verb /rɪˈkuːpəreɪt/

recuperate

恢复
Meaning
to recover from illness or regain strength
Example
She went to the countryside to recuperate after surgery.
她去乡下恢复健康，手术后。
B2 noun rɪsk ˈfæktər

risk factor

风险因素
Meaning
Something that increases the likelihood of developing a disease or condition
Example
Water pollution is a significant risk factor for health.
水污染是健康的一个重要风险因素。
C2 adjective /ˌkæləˈrɪfɪk/

calorific

高热量的
Meaning
Relating to the amount of energy contained in food or fuel.
Example
Chocolate is highly calorific, so it should be eaten in moderation.
巧克力热量很高，所以应该适量食用。
B2 adjective rɪˈnaʊnd

renowned

著名
Meaning
Known or talked about by many people; famous.
Example
The renowned scientist led the reform panel.
著名的科学家领导了改革小组。
A1 modal verb, noun /meɪ/

may

可能 / 五月
Meaning
Used to express possibility, permission, or uncertainty; also the name of the fifth month of the year.
Example
You may leave early if you finish your work.
如果你完成工作，你可以早点离开。
B2 noun /hɔrn/

Horn

角
Meaning
a hard pointed projection on the head of certain animals; a musical instrument
Example
The rhinoceros used its horn to defend itself.
犀牛用角来保护自己。
C1 noun /fəˈtæləti/

fatality

致命事故
Meaning
An occurrence of death by accident, disaster, or violence.
Example
The accident resulted in one fatality.
这场事故导致了一人死亡。
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 /ɪˈnjuːməˌreɪt/

enumerate

列举
Meaning
to mention things one by one; to list or count
Example
She enumerated the reasons for her decision.
她列举了做出决定的理由。
C2 noun /ˈɡeɪm.stər/

gamester

玩家
Meaning
A person who plays games, especially one who plays them skillfully or professionally.
Example
The old tavern was filled with gamesters competing in cards and dice.
那个旧酒馆里充满了玩家，他们在玩纸牌和骰子游戏。
C2 noun /maɪˈkrɑː.skə.pi/

microscopy

显微镜学
Meaning
The use of a microscope to observe small objects or organisms.
Example
Microscopy revealed the structure of the cells.
显微镜学揭示了细胞的结构。
C2 noun /ˈhɑːtʃ.pɑːtʃ/

Hotchpotch

杂乱无章的混合物; 一堆混杂的东西
Meaning
a confused mixture; a jumbled assortment of things
Example
The room was a hotchpotch of old furniture, books, and random decorations.
房间里堆满了旧家具、书籍和随意摆放的装饰品，杂乱无章。
B2 noun /ˈsteɪdiəm/

stadium

Meaning
a large structure with seating for sports, concerts, or other events
Example
Thousands of fans filled the stadium to watch the final match.
C2 noun /bænˈdænə/

bandanna

大彩色头巾
Meaning
A large, often brightly colored handkerchief, typically worn on the head or around the neck.
Example
He tied a red bandanna around his neck.
他把一条红色的头巾绑在脖子上。
B2 noun /ˈbænər/

banner

Meaning
a large printed sign used for advertisements or announcements
Example
The company displayed a banner to advertise their new product.
C2 adjective /ˌɔːfˈkiː/

off-key

跑调
Meaning
out of tune; not in accordance with expected standards
Example
The singer was slightly off-key during the performance.
歌手在表演时稍微跑调了。
B2 noun ˈlɛvərɪdʒ

leverage

杠杆作用
Meaning
The use of borrowed capital or resources to increase the potential return of an investment; using something to maximum advantage.
Example
Leverage amplifies your efforts and scales your work.
杠杆作用放大了你的努力，提升了你的工作规模。
B1 noun flæɡz

flags

旗帜
Meaning
A piece of cloth or similar material, typically oblong or square, attachable by one edge to a pole or rope.
Example
The streets were decorated with national flags.
街道上装饰着国家旗帜。
C2 noun /ˌmænjəˈmɪʃən/

manumission

奴隶解放
Meaning
The act of a slave owner freeing their slaves.
Example
The manumission of the slaves marked a turning point in history.
奴隶的解放标志着历史的转折点。
B1 adjective /ˈvɛəriəs/

Various

各种各样的; 多种类型的
Meaning
several different; many different types of
Example
She has lived in various countries around the world.
她曾在世界各地的多个国家生活过。
B2 verb /dɪˈstrækt/

distract

分心
Meaning
to take someone's attention away from what they are doing or focusing on
Example
The loud noise distracted her during the exam.
大声噪音让她在考试中分心。
C2 adjective /ˈeksɪkrəbl/

execrable

可憎的
Meaning
Extremely bad or unpleasant.
Example
The movie was so execrable that many people left the theater early.
这部电影糟糕透顶，以至于许多人早早就离开了影院。
B2 adjective /ˈfoʊni/

phony

虚假, 假冒
Meaning
not genuine; fraudulent or insincere
Example
He gave a phony smile to hide his true feelings.
他露出虚假的微笑来掩饰他的真实感情。
C1 adjective /ˌruː.dɪˈmen.tər.i/

Rudimentary

基本的; 初级的; 不完全发展的; 发展初期阶段的
Meaning
basic; elementary; undeveloped; in the earliest stage of development
Example
She has only rudimentary knowledge of French.
她对法语的了解只是初步的。
A1 verb /hæv/

have

拥有
Meaning
to possess, own, or hold
Example
They have three children.
他们有三个孩子。
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。
A2 verb /əˈnaʊns/

announce

宣布
Meaning
to make a formal public statement about something
Example
The company will announce the new product tomorrow.
公司明天将宣布新产品。
C1 noun /səˈprɑːnoʊ/

soprano

女性或男孩的最高唱功
Meaning
the highest female or boy’s singing voice
Example
She sang beautifully in the soprano range during the concert.
她在音乐会期间以女高音的音域唱得非常美。
A1 noun ˈflaʊərz

Flowers

花
Meaning
The reproductive structures of plants that provide nectar for butterflies.
Example
Butterflies are attracted to colorful flowers.
蝴蝶被五彩斑斓的花朵吸引。
B2 noun /wʌn θɜːd/

one-third

三分之一
Meaning
one part of something that is divided into three equal parts
Example
One-third of the class was absent today.
班级的三分之一今天缺席。
C1 noun sɜːrˈkeɪdiən ˈrɪðəm

circadian rhythm

生物钟
Meaning
The body's natural sleep-wake cycle that occurs within 24 hours
Example
Exposure to natural light regulates the circadian rhythm.
暴露在自然光下会调节生物钟。
B1 verb /kənˈsɪst/

consist

由...组成
Meaning
to be made up or composed of certain parts or elements
Example
The committee consists of five members.
委员会由五个成员组成。
C2 noun /ˌæpəˈzɪʃən/

apposition

同位语 (并列语法)
Meaning
a grammatical construction in which two elements are placed side by side, with one explaining the other
Example
In the phrase 'my friend John,' the word 'John' is in apposition to 'my friend.'
在短语'我的朋友约翰'中，'约翰'这个词与'我的朋友'同位。
A2 verb /lɪft/

lift

举起
Meaning
to raise or move upward; to pick up
Example
He lifted the heavy box with effort.
他费力地抬起了那个沉重的箱子。
C2 noun /ˈlɔːˌɡɪvər/

lawgiver

立法者
Meaning
A person who creates or enforces laws; a legislator.
Example
Moses is often regarded as a great lawgiver in history.
摩西常被认为是历史上伟大的法律制定者。
A2 noun /dʒɪˈræf/

Giraffe

长颈鹿
Meaning
a very tall African animal with a long neck and long legs
Example
The giraffe stretched its neck to reach the leaves on the tall tree.
长颈鹿伸长脖子去够那棵高树上的叶子。
C1 verb /ˈblækən/

blacken

使变黑
Meaning
to make something black or darker; to stain, soil, or tarnish
Example
Smoke from the fire began to blacken the walls.
火灾的烟开始把墙壁熏黑了。
B2 noun /ˈɪnˌsaɪt/

insight

洞察力
Meaning
The ability to understand the true nature of something; deep understanding.
Example
Her insight into human behavior made her a successful psychologist.
她对人类行为的洞察力使她成为一位成功的心理学家。
C1 noun ɪˈveɪ.ʒən

evasion

逃避
Meaning
The practice of avoiding or escaping from something, especially responsibility or duty.
Example
His evasion of responsibilities frustrated his colleagues.
他逃避责任的行为使同事们感到沮丧。
C1 noun /ˈæpəθi/

apathy

冷漠
Meaning
a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern
Example
The students showed apathy towards the new rules.
学生们对新规则表现出冷漠。
C1 adjective /ˈfɪɡərətɪv/

figurative

比喻的
Meaning
not literal; using figures of speech or symbolic representation
Example
She used figurative language to describe her feelings.
她用比喻的语言来描述她的感受。
C2 noun /ɪmˈpruː.dəns/

Imprudence

轻率; 粗心; 不小心
Meaning
the quality of being imprudent; lack of care for consequences; recklessness
Example
His financial imprudence led to bankruptcy within just two years.
他的财务不谨慎导致了两年内破产。
C1 noun /səˈbætɪkəl/

sabbatical

用于学习或旅行的休假期
Meaning
A period of paid leave granted to a teacher or worker for study or travel, traditionally every seventh year.
Example
She took a sabbatical to research her new book.
她为了研究她的新书而休了一个萨巴提卡尔假期。
C1 verb /tʃæsˈtaɪz/

chastise

Meaning
to criticize or punish severely
Example
The teacher chastised the student for being late.
A2 verb dɪˈvɛləp

develop

发展
Meaning
To grow or bring to a more advanced or effective state; to start to exist, experience, or possess gradually.
Example
Develop a brand based on your passion and skills.
根据你的激情和技能，发展一个品牌。
C1 verb /ˈnuːtər/

neuter

去势
Meaning
To remove the reproductive organs of an animal; or having no gender.
Example
They decided to neuter their cat to prevent more kittens.
他们决定给猫去势，以防止更多小猫的出生。
C1 noun prɪˌsɪp.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən

precipitation

降水
Meaning
Rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to or condenses on the ground.
Example
Annual precipitation levels are decreasing.
年度降水量正在减少。
C2 noun /ˌɪnkrɪˈdjuːləti/

incredulity

怀疑
Meaning
the state of being unwilling or unable to believe something
Example
She looked at him with incredulity after hearing the strange story.
在听到那个奇怪的故事后，她带着怀疑看着他。
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。
B2 verb /drɪp/

drip

滴落
Meaning
to fall or let fall in drops
Example
Water was dripping from the broken pipe.
水从破裂的管道中滴下来。
B2 noun ˈɪnər strɛŋkθ

inner strength

内在力量
Meaning
Mental or spiritual power that helps a person cope with difficulties.
Example
Community service fosters inner strength in individuals.
社区服务促进了个人的内在力量。
C1 verb ˈsɪŋ.krə.naɪz

synchronize

同步
Meaning
To coordinate in time; to cause to occur or operate at the same time or rate.
Example
The dancers need to synchronize their movements.
舞者需要同步他们的动作。
C1 verb /sɪˈdjuːs/

seduce

Meaning
to attract someone into doing something, especially something they might not normally do
Example
The advertisement was designed to seduce customers into buying luxury products.
C2 noun /kənˈfɛsər/

confessor

忏悔者
Meaning
A person who confesses sins or secrets, especially to a priest.
Example
The confessor listened patiently to the troubled man.
忏悔者耐心地听着困扰的男人。