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C1 noun /ˈmɒd.ə.sti/

Modesty

谦逊; 谦虚
Meaning
the quality of being humble and not boastful about achievements
Example
Despite his success, he showed great modesty.
尽管成功，他展示了极大的谦虚。
C2 noun /ˌɪmpjuˈteɪʃən/

imputation

指控
Meaning
an accusation or attribution of blame
Example
The politician denied the imputation of corruption.
政治家否认了腐败的指控。
B2 adjective /rɪˈlaɪ.ənt/

reliant

依赖的
Meaning
depending on someone or something for support
Example
The country is too reliant on imported goods.
这个国家过于依赖进口商品。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrwɜːrd/

foreword

前言
Meaning
a short introduction at the beginning of a book, typically written by someone other than the author
Example
The foreword of the book was written by a famous historian.
这本书的前言是由一位著名的历史学家写的。
A1 verb /lɪv/

live

住
Meaning
to have life; to reside in a particular place; to exist
Example
They live in a beautiful house by the lake.
他们住在湖边的一栋漂亮房子里。
C2 noun /ˈkælvəri/

calvary

Meaning
A place or experience of intense suffering, originally the site of Jesus’s crucifixion.
Example
For many refugees, the journey across the desert was a calvary.
C1 noun /ˌpærəfəˈneɪliə/

paraphernalia

设备
Meaning
Miscellaneous articles, especially equipment needed for a particular activity.
Example
The fisherman carried all his fishing paraphernalia in a large box.
渔夫把所有钓鱼设备放在一个大盒子里。
B2 noun /ˌmɪs.bɪˈheɪ.vjər/

Misbehaviour

不良或不可接受的行为，特别是孩子们或在正式场合中的行为
Meaning
Bad or unacceptable behavior, especially by children or in formal situations
Example
The student was punished for his misbehaviour in class.
学生因在课堂上的不当行为而受到惩罚。
B2 noun/verb /ˌbærɪˈkeɪd/

barricade

障碍物
Meaning
a barrier erected to block or defend against movement; to block a passage with obstacles
Example
Protesters built a barricade across the street.
抗议者在街道上建造了一个障碍物。
A2 number /ˈfɪfti/

fifty

五十
Meaning
the number 50
Example
The stadium can hold fifty thousand people.
体育场可以容纳五万人。
B2 noun /ˈɒt.ər/

Otter

水獺
Meaning
a mammal with webbed feet that lives near water and feeds on fish
Example
The playful otter swam gracefully in the river.
顽皮的水獺优雅地在河里游泳。
C1 noun /ˈpruːdəns/

prudence

谨慎
Meaning
The quality of being cautious, wise, and exercising good judgment.
Example
She invested her money with great prudence.
她非常谨慎地投资了她的钱。
C1 adjective /fərˈlɔːrn/

forlorn

孤独的, 绝望的
Meaning
extremely sad, lonely, or abandoned
Example
The abandoned puppy looked so forlorn in the rain.
被遗弃的小狗在雨中看起来如此悲伤。
B2 noun /ˈdræɡ.ən.flaɪ/

Dragon-fly

蜻蜓
Meaning
a large insect with four transparent wings that lives near water
Example
The dragonfly hovered over the pond.
蜻蜓在池塘上方盘旋。
B2 noun /ˈθæŋksˌɡɪvɪŋ/

thanksgiving

感恩节
Meaning
an annual holiday in the US for giving thanks, celebrated with a meal
Example
We spent Thanksgiving dinner with our family.
我们与家人一起度过了感恩节晚餐。
B1 adjective /təˈrɪfɪk/

terrific

了不起
Meaning
extremely good or excellent; very great or intense
Example
The concert last night was absolutely terrific.
昨晚的音乐会真是太棒了。
B2 noun /ˈsmɑːrt.nəs/

Smartness

智慧；机智；整洁和时尚的外观
Meaning
intelligence; cleverness; neat and fashionable appearance
Example
Her smartness in solving problems impressed everyone.
她在解决问题时的智慧给大家留下了深刻印象。
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。
C1 adjective ɪˌɡæl.ɪˈteə.ri.ən

egalitarian

平等主义
Meaning
Believing in or based on the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities.
Example
The new law promotes an egalitarian society.
新法律促进了平等主义社会的发展。
C1 noun /ˌɪməˈrælɪti/

immorality

不道德
Meaning
the quality of being immoral; behavior that violates accepted moral standards
Example
The community condemned the immorality of the corrupt officials.
社会谴责了腐败官员的不道德行为。
C2 noun /dɪˈbɔːtʃəri/

debauchery

堕落
Meaning
excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures; corruption or vice
Example
The novel depicts the debauchery of the aristocrats in the city.
这本小说描写了城市中贵族的堕落。
C2 noun /ˈlɔːrdlɪŋ/

lordling

小领主
Meaning
A young or petty lord; someone of minor nobility.
Example
The arrogant lordling demanded respect despite his lack of experience.
那个傲慢的小领主尽管缺乏经验，仍要求尊重。
C2 noun /mɪˈsɑːdʒɪnɪst/

misogynist

厌女症者
Meaning
A person who dislikes, despises, or is strongly prejudiced against women.
Example
Many condemned his speech as the words of a misogynist.
许多人谴责他的演讲是厌女症者的言论。
C1 noun /ˈtæpəstri/

tapestry

Meaning
A piece of thick textile fabric with pictures or designs woven into it, often hung on walls.
Example
The museum displayed an ancient tapestry from the 15th century.
C1 verb /ˌmɪsˈkaʊnt/

miscount

算错
Meaning
To count wrongly or inaccurately.
Example
He miscounted the number of chairs in the hall.
他错算了大厅里的椅子数量。
C1 noun /ˈplæn.teɪn ˈflaʊ.ər/

Plantain flower

芭蕉花
Meaning
The flower bud of a banana plant, used as a vegetable in cooking
Example
We cooked plantain flower curry for dinner.
我们为晚餐做了芭蕉花咖喱。
C1 noun /ˈpɒ̃ʃɒ̃/

penchant

倾向
Meaning
a strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something
Example
She has a penchant for collecting rare books.
她有收集稀有书籍的倾向。
B2 adjective /ˈɪn.tɪ.mət/

Intimate

亲密的; 私人的; 详细的知识
Meaning
close in friendship; private and personal; detailed knowledge
Example
They have an intimate friendship that has lasted for decades.
他们有一段持续数十年的亲密友谊。
B2 noun sɛlf rɪˈlaɪ.əns

self-reliance

自给自足
Meaning
Reliance on one's own powers and resources rather than those of others; independence.
Example
Self-reliance helps build confidence.
自给自足帮助建立自信。
B2 noun ɪˌvæljuˈeɪʃən

evaluation

评估
Meaning
The making of a judgment about the amount, number, or value of something; assessment.
Example
Accurate evaluation helps determine resource sustainability.
准确的评估有助于确定资源的可持续性。
B2 noun /ˈpiː.lər/

Peeler

削皮器
Meaning
a kitchen tool used to remove the outer skin or peel from fruits and vegetables
Example
Use a peeler to remove the potato skin.
使用削皮器去除土豆皮。
C1 noun /ɪnˈfjuːʒən/

infusion

草药注入
Meaning
the act of introducing something into another; a drink made by steeping leaves or herbs in liquid
Example
She prepared a calming infusion of chamomile tea.
她准备了一杯舒缓的洋甘菊茶注入。
B2 noun (plural) /skræps/

scraps

剩菜
Meaning
Small pieces left over from something; also small fights or quarrels.
Example
The dog ate the scraps from the table.
狗吃了桌子上的剩菜。
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。
B2 verb /pərˈsuː/

pursue

追求
Meaning
to follow or chase with the intent to catch or achieve something
Example
She decided to pursue her dreams of becoming a doctor.
她决定追求成为医生的梦想。
B1 noun /əˈpɒlədʒi/

apology

Meaning
a statement expressing regret for something wrong or hurtful
Example
He offered an apology for being late to the meeting.
A2 verb /bet/

bet

打赌
Meaning
to risk money on the outcome of something; to be confident
Example
I bet it will rain tomorrow.
我打赌明天会下雨。
C1 adjective /ˈsɒljʊbəl/

soluble

可溶的
Meaning
able to be dissolved, especially in water
Example
Sugar is soluble in water.
糖在水中可溶。
C1 noun/adjective /ˈstɜː.lɪŋ/

sterling

英国货币 / 优秀
Meaning
British money, especially pounds; of excellent quality.
Example
She was praised for her sterling work on the project.
她因在项目中的出色工作而受到表扬。
B2 adjective /ˈvɪʃ.əs/

Vicious

恶毒的; 残忍的; 野性的
Meaning
deliberately cruel or violent; having a savage nature
Example
The vicious dog attacked anyone who came near its territory.
那只恶狗攻击任何接近其领土的人。
A2 noun /ˈtʃælɪndʒɪz/

challenges

挑战
Meaning
Difficult tasks or situations that test someone's abilities or resources.
Example
Overcoming challenges is the key to personal growth.
克服挑战是个人成长的关键。
B2 adjective /ˈnuːkliər/

nuclear

核能
Meaning
relating to the nucleus of an atom or to nuclear energy
Example
The country is developing nuclear energy.
该国正在开发核能。
B2 noun /dɪkˈteɪtə/

dictator

独裁者
Meaning
a ruler with total power over a country, typically one who has obtained control by force
Example
The dictator ruled the country with an iron fist.
独裁者用铁腕统治着国家。
B1 noun əˈdɒp.ʃən

adoption

采用
Meaning
The process of accepting, embracing, or taking up something new, such as a practice, technology, or idea.
Example
The adoption of electric vehicles is increasing worldwide.
全球电动车的采用正在增加。
C1 verb /tʃaɪd/

chide

斥责
Meaning
to scold or rebuke; to express disapproval
Example
The teacher chided the student for being late.
老师因为学生迟到而训斥了他。
B2 noun ˈɡloʊbəl ɪˈnɪʃətɪvz

global initiatives

全球倡议
Meaning
Worldwide efforts or programs aimed at addressing global challenges or achieving common goals.
Example
Global initiatives inspire better waste management practices.
全球倡议激发了更好的废物管理实践。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈtɒlərənt/

intolerant

不宽容
Meaning
unwilling to accept or respect beliefs or behavior different from one's own
Example
He is intolerant of any opinion that differs from his own.
他不能容忍与自己意见不同的任何观点。
C2 noun /ˈkriːdoʊ/

credo

信条
Meaning
A statement of the beliefs or aims that guide someone's actions.
Example
Honesty has always been the central credo of his life.
诚实一直是他生活中的核心信条。
C2 noun ˌmɛtəkɒɡˈnɪʃən

metacognition

思考思考
Meaning
Awareness and understanding of one's own thought processes
Example
Metacognition enhances problem-solving abilities.
元认知增强了解决问题的能力。
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.
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。
C2 adjective /ˈɪnˌbrɛd/

inbred

天生的
Meaning
existing naturally in a person or animal; also related to reproduction within a limited community
Example
He has an inbred sense of loyalty.
他有天生的忠诚感。
C2 adjective /ˈʃɪft.ləs/

shiftless

懒惰
Meaning
Lacking ambition or the ability to accomplish anything; lazy and unmotivated.
Example
He was seen as a shiftless young man with no goals.
他被看作是一个没有目标的懒惰年轻人。
B1 adverb /ˈfeər.li/

Fairly

公正地; 适度地; 合理地
Meaning
in a just manner; moderately; reasonably
Example
The test was fairly easy, but some questions were challenging.
测试相当简单，但一些问题具有挑战性。
B2 noun /əˈmɛnəti/

amenity

便利设施
Meaning
a useful or pleasant facility or feature of a place
Example
The apartment has every amenity needed for comfortable living.
公寓里有所有必要的便利设施，供舒适生活使用。
B2 verb /reɪp/

rape

强奸
Meaning
to force someone to have sexual intercourse without their consent
Example
The law strictly punishes those who commit rape.
法律严惩那些犯强奸罪的人。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈflæməbəl/

Inflammable

易燃; 可燃
Meaning
easily set on fire; flammable; combustible
Example
The inflammable material caught fire quickly.
易燃材料很快着火了。
B2 noun /stəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Stability

稳定性
Meaning
the state of being stable; firmness; steadiness
Example
Political stability is essential for economic growth.
政治稳定对经济增长至关重要。
B1 noun /ɪnˈɡriːdiənt/

ingredient

成分
Meaning
A component part or element of something, especially in a recipe.
Example
Flour is a key ingredient in baking bread.
面粉是做面包的关键成分。
C2 noun /ˈkær.ə.weɪ siːdz/

Caraway seeds

葛缕子籽
Meaning
aromatic seeds of the caraway plant used as a spice in cooking and baking
Example
The bread was flavored with caraway seeds.
这块面包带有葛缕子籽的香味。
B2 noun /ɪnˈdʌstriəl ˌrɛvəˈluːʃən/

Industrial Revolution

工业革命
Meaning
The rapid development of industry that occurred in Britain in the late 18th and 19th centuries, brought about by the introduction of machinery and characterized by the use of steam power and the growth of factories.
Example
The Industrial Revolution marked a shift in production processes.
工业革命标志着生产过程的变革。
B2 noun /skwɒd/

squad

小队
Meaning
a small group of people organized for a specific purpose or task, often in the military or sports
Example
The football squad trained hard before the championship match.
足球队在冠军赛前进行了艰苦训练。
C1 adjective, noun /ˈkɔːrpərəl/

corporal

军士
Meaning
relating to the body; a low-ranking officer in the military
Example
He suffered a corporal punishment for his mistake.
他因为犯错误而遭受了体罚。
C2 adjective /ˌpəʊstˈprændɪəl/

postprandial

餐后
Meaning
Occurring after a meal.
Example
He went for a postprandial walk after dinner.
他在晚餐后去散步。
A1 noun/adjective /əˈmerɪkən/

american

美国人
Meaning
relating to the United States or its people
Example
She is an American citizen.
她是一个美国公民。
C1 verb /smɜrk/

smirk

得意的微笑
Meaning
to smile in a self-satisfied, smug, or silly way
Example
He smirked when he won the argument.
他在赢得争论时得意地笑了。
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。
B2 noun ˌæl.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃənz

allegations

指控
Meaning
Claims or assertions that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically without proof.
Example
The allegations were investigated by an international body.
这些指控已被一个国际组织调查。
B2 noun /mɪˈθɒlədʒi/

mythology

Meaning
A collection of myths, especially belonging to a particular culture or religion.
Example
Greek mythology is filled with stories of gods and heroes.
C1 verb /ˌdɪsəˈlaʊ/

disallow

不允许
Meaning
to refuse to allow or accept something
Example
The referee disallowed the goal for offside.
裁判因为越位取消了进球。
C2 verb /ˈɪntərˌdɪkt/

interdict

禁止
Meaning
to prohibit or forbid something by authoritative order, often by law or decree
Example
The court moved to interdict the sale of the illegal goods.
法院决定禁止销售非法商品。
C2 adjective /ˈpɛnɪtrəbl/

penetrable

可穿透的
Meaning
Capable of being passed through or entered.
Example
The thin wall was easily penetrable.
薄壁容易穿透。
C2 noun /lɪˈnoʊ.li.əm/

linoleum

油布
Meaning
a durable, washable floor covering made from solidified linseed oil, wood flour, or cork dust on a canvas backing
Example
They decided to cover the kitchen floor with linoleum.
他们决定用油布覆盖厨房的地板。
C2 noun /blæk ˈkɑːr.də.məm/

Black Cardamom

黑豆蔻
Meaning
a large aromatic spice pod with a smoky flavor, commonly used in Indian and Middle Eastern cooking
Example
Add black cardamom to the curry for a rich, smoky flavor.
在咖喱中加入黑豆蔻，增添丰富的烟熏味。
B2 verb /feɪnt/

faint

昏厥
Meaning
to lose consciousness for a short time because of a temporary lack of oxygen to the brain
Example
He felt dizzy and fainted in the heat.
他感到头晕，并因高温而昏倒。
C1 verb /ləˈmɛnt/

lament

哀悼
Meaning
to express grief, sorrow, or regret about something
Example
She lamented the loss of her childhood home.
她哀悼了失去的童年家园。
C2 adjective /ˈkæp.ʃəs/

Captious

吹毛求疵的; 挑剔的
Meaning
tending to find fault or raise petty objections; fault-finding; critical
Example
His captious remarks about every small detail made the meeting very unpleasant.
他对每一个小细节的吹毛求疵使得会议变得非常不愉快。
B2 adjective kəˈləʊ.ni.əl

colonial

殖民的
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a colony or colonialism, especially involving the control of one country by another.
Example
Colonial rule suppressed local governance.
殖民统治压制了当地的政府。
C1 verb /ˈfɔːrtɪˌfaɪ/

fortify

加强
Meaning
To strengthen a place, person, or thing physically or mentally.
Example
They fortified the city walls to protect against invasion.
他们加固了城市的墙壁，以防止入侵。
C2 adjective /əbˈtruːsɪv/

obtrusive

干扰的
Meaning
noticeable in an unpleasant or unwelcome way; intrusive
Example
The advertisement was so obtrusive that it ruined the user’s experience.
广告如此显眼，以至于破坏了用户体验。
C2 noun /ˈdəʊ.lər/

dolor

痛苦
Meaning
A state of great sorrow or distress.
Example
The nation was in deep dolor after the tragedy.
国家在悲剧发生后陷入了深深的痛苦。
C1 adjective /ˈtiːmɪŋ/

teeming

充满
Meaning
full of or swarming with things or people
Example
The market was teeming with shoppers.
市场充满了购物者。
B2 noun /ˈsɜːdʒən/

surgeon

外科医生
Meaning
a doctor who performs medical operations
Example
The surgeon performed a complex heart operation.
外科医生进行了复杂的心脏手术。
B2 noun /ˈkætəlɔːɡ/

catalog

目录
Meaning
a complete list of items, typically arranged systematically
Example
The library provides an online catalog of all available books.
图书馆提供所有可用书籍的在线目录。
C2 noun /dɪˈsɛnʃən/

dissension

分歧
Meaning
Strong disagreement or difference of opinion, especially leading to discord within a group.
Example
The meeting ended in dissension among the committee members.
会议在委员会成员之间的分歧中结束。
C2 noun /ˈɑːrɡoʊ/

argot

特定群体的行话
Meaning
the specialized vocabulary or jargon of a particular group, especially one with a common interest or occupation
Example
The thieves communicated in an argot that outsiders could not understand.
小偷们用一种外人无法理解的阿尔戈语言交流。
B2 noun /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/

shooting

拍摄
Meaning
the action of shooting a gun, camera, or similar device
Example
The shooting of the movie took several months.
电影的拍摄花费了几个月的时间。
B1 adverb /ˈkɒnstəntli/

Constantly

不断地; 总是; 不停地
Meaning
continuously over a period of time; always; without stopping
Example
The baby was constantly crying throughout the night.
婴儿整晚不停地哭泣。
C1 noun /ˈkɒndjuɪt/ or /ˈkɑːnduɪt/

conduit

管道 / 媒介
Meaning
a channel or pipe for conveying water, electricity, or information
Example
The cable was placed inside a protective conduit.
电缆被放入保护管道中。
A2 preposition /dɪˈspaɪt/

despite

尽管
Meaning
Without being affected by; in spite of.
Example
He continued his work despite the difficulties.
尽管有困难，他继续工作。
B2 noun /əbˈdʒek.ʃən/

Objection

反对; 异议; 抗议;
Meaning
an expression of disagreement or disapproval; a reason for disagreeing
Example
The lawyer raised an objection during the trial.
律师在审判过程中提出了异议。
C2 adjective /ˈhɔːrtətɪv/

hortative

Meaning
Giving strong encouragement or urging.
Example
The teacher gave a hortative speech to motivate the students before the exam.
B2 verb /ɪɡˈzɔːst/

exhaust

耗尽
Meaning
to tire out completely; to use up resources
Example
The long journey exhausted the children.
长时间的旅行耗尽了孩子们的精力。
C2 noun /ˈnɪk.næk/

knickknack

幸福
Meaning
A small decorative object, especially in a house.
Example
The shelf was full of little knickknacks collected from their travels.
当她收到奖项时，她无法隐藏自己的幸福。
B2 noun /məʊˈbɪləti/

mobility

流动性
Meaning
The ability to move or be moved freely and easily; the quality of being mobile.
Example
The mobility of workers is essential for the success of the project.
工人的流动性对项目的成功至关重要。
A1 noun /ˈbɔɪˌfrɛnd/

boyfriend

Meaning
a man or boy that someone is having a romantic or close relationship with
Example
She introduced her boyfriend to her parents.
C1 noun /ˈmædʒɪstreɪt/

magistrate

法官
Meaning
A civil officer who administers the law, often with limited judicial authority.
Example
The magistrate presided over the minor criminal case.
法官主持了轻微刑事案件。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈkluːsɪv/

inclusive

包容的
Meaning
Including all the services, facilities, or items normally expected or required; not excluding any section of society or any party involved.
Example
Inclusive growth benefits all sections of society.
包容性增长惠及社会的所有阶层。
C1 noun ˌsɛn.trə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

centralization

集中化
Meaning
The concentration of control and decision-making power in a central authority.
Example
Excessive centralization can slow down decision-making.
过度的集中化可能会减慢决策的速度。
B1 noun /ˈbækʌp/

backup

备份
Meaning
a copy of data stored separately to protect against loss
Example
Make sure to have a backup of your important files.
确保备份您的重要文件。
B2 verb /ɪˈkwɪp/

equip

装备
Meaning
to provide someone or something with the necessary items or skills for a task
Example
The school equipped its students with modern technology.
学校为学生配备了现代科技。
C1 noun /ˈper.ɪ.wɪŋ.kəl/

Periwinkle

长春花
Meaning
a small trailing plant with violet-blue or white flowers
Example
Purple periwinkles covered the garden ground beautifully.
紫色的长春花美丽地覆盖了花园的土地。
C1 noun ɔːˈstɛr.ɪ.ti

austerity

紧缩政策
Meaning
Simple and disciplined lifestyle, avoiding luxury.
Example
The government implemented austerity measures to reduce expenses.
政府实施了紧缩措施以减少开支。
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 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。
C2 noun /ˈɒrɪz(ə)n/

orison

祷告
Meaning
a prayer, especially a devout or formal one
Example
He whispered a quiet orison before going to sleep.
他在睡觉前低声祈祷。
C1 noun trəˈdʒek.tər.i

trajectory

轨道
Meaning
The path followed by a projectile flying or an object moving under the action of given forces.
Example
The satellite followed its intended trajectory.
卫星沿着预定的轨道飞行。
C2 verb /rɪˈɡeɪl/

regale

娱乐
Meaning
To entertain or amuse someone with stories, food, or drink.
Example
He regaled us with stories of his travels around the world.
他用他的旅行故事来娱乐我们。
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。
B1 adjective /slaɪt/

Slight

轻微的; 细微的; 苗条的; 微妙的
Meaning
small in degree; not severe or intense; slim; thin
Example
There was a slight delay in the train schedule.
火车时刻表有轻微的延迟。
B2 noun /ˈwɪd.oʊ.ər/

Widower

鳏夫
Meaning
a man whose wife has died and who has not married again
Example
The elderly widower lived alone but had regular visits from his children.
那位年长的鳏夫独自生活，但定期接受孩子们的拜访。
C1 noun /ˈpɛntəɡən/

pentagon

Meaning
A plane figure with five straight sides and five angles; also refers to the US Department of Defense building.
Example
The Pentagon is one of the most iconic government buildings in the United States.
C2 adjective /ˌævəˈrɪʃəs/

avaricious

贪婪的
Meaning
having or showing extreme greed for wealth or material gain
Example
The avaricious landlord increased the rent unfairly.
贪婪的房东不公正地提高了租金。
C1 adverb /ˌðɛərˈtu/

Thereto

与此一起;
Meaning
to that; in addition to that
Example
The house and the garden attached thereto were sold.
房子和附带的花园已被出售。
B2 noun /ˈprɛzɪdənsi/

presidency

总统职务
Meaning
the office or position of being a president
Example
He was elected to the presidency in 2020.
他在2020年当选为总统。
C2 noun /ˈvoʊkəbəl/

vocable

词汇
Meaning
a word, term, or sound that has meaning
Example
The dictionary contained thousands of vocables from different languages.
字典中包含来自不同语言的成千上万的词汇。
C1 noun, verb /əˈsɛnt/

assent

同意
Meaning
To agree to something, especially after careful consideration; an expression of approval.
Example
She nodded her head in silent assent.
她默默地点了点头。
C1 phrase ˌhjuː.məˈnɪt.ər.i.kəˈtæs.trə.fi

humanitarian catastrophe

人道主义灾难
Meaning
A widespread disaster affecting human life, health, and well-being on a large scale.
Example
The war created a humanitarian catastrophe.
战争造成了人道主义灾难。
A2 noun /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/

clothing

衣服
Meaning
items worn to cover the body; apparel collectively
Example
Warm clothing is essential in winter.
冬天，保暖衣物是必不可少的。
C1 verb rɪˈplɛn.ɪʃ

replenish

补充
Meaning
Fill something up again.
Example
Drinking water helps replenish lost fluids in the body.
喝水有助于补充身体失去的液体。
B1 noun ˈseʃən

session

会议
Meaning
A meeting of an official body, especially a legislature, council, or court of law, to conduct its business.
Example
The session was held on February 25.
会议于2月25日举行。