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B2 noun /ˈmɒlɪkjuːl/

molecule

分子
Meaning
The smallest unit of a chemical compound that retains its chemical properties.
Example
A water molecule is made up of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.
一个水分子由两个氢原子和一个氧原子组成。
C2 adjective /ˌhaɪpəˈdɜːrmɪk/

hypodermic

Meaning
relating to the region immediately beneath the skin; also refers to a type of needle or syringe used to inject drugs beneath the skin.
Example
The doctor used a hypodermic needle to administer the vaccine.
C1 noun səˈsteɪnəbəl ænd kəˈlæbərətɪv əˈproʊtʃ

sustainable and collaborative approach

可持续和协作的方法
Meaning
A method of working together that can be maintained over time without depleting resources or causing harm.
Example
A sustainable and collaborative approach is crucial for solving environmental problems.
可持续和协作的方法对于解决环境问题至关重要。
B2 verb praɪˈɒraɪtaɪz

prioritize

优先
Meaning
To designate or treat something as more important than other things
Example
Prioritize your tasks to stay efficient.
优先处理您的任务,以保持高效。
B1 noun /twɪn/

twin

双胞胎
Meaning
either of two children born at the same time to the same mother
Example
They have twin girls.
他们有一对双胞胎女孩。
C1 verb /koʊks/

coax

劝说
Meaning
to persuade someone gently or gradually to do something
Example
She managed to coax the cat out of the tree with some food.
她设法用一些食物把猫从树上劝下来。
B2 noun /ˈsɪmfəni/

Symphony

交响曲
Meaning
an elaborate musical composition for full orchestra, typically in four movements
Example
The orchestra performed Beethoven's Fifth Symphony.
乐团演奏了贝多芬的第五交响曲。
B2 verb /əˈplɔːd/

applaud

鼓掌
Meaning
to show approval by clapping or expressing admiration
Example
The audience applauded the performance.
观众为表演鼓掌。
C2 noun /ˌɪndɛnˈteɪʃən/

indentation

缩进
Meaning
A space left at the beginning of a line of text; a notch or deep recess on a surface.
Example
The teacher asked the students to use proper indentation in their essays.
老师要求学生在他们的论文中使用正确的缩进。
B2 noun /əˈsɛnt/

ascent

Meaning
The act of rising or climbing to a higher position or level.
Example
The climbers began their ascent to the mountain peak at dawn.
C2 noun /ˌænɪˈmɒmɪtər/

anemometer

风速计
Meaning
An instrument used to measure the speed and direction of wind.
Example
The scientist used an anemometer to record the wind speed during the storm.
科学家使用风速计记录风速,在风暴期间。
C1 adjective /ˈɜːr.nɪst/

Earnest

真诚的; 诚恳的; 表现出深刻和认真的信念
Meaning
sincere; genuine; showing deep and serious conviction
Example
He made an earnest attempt to solve the problem.
他做出了一个认真尝试去解决这个问题。
B2 adverb /kənˈtɪnjuəsli/

Continuously

连续不断地; 持续; 不间断
Meaning
without interruption; in an unbroken sequence
Example
The machine operates continuously for 24 hours.
机器持续运行24小时。
B2 noun ˈmaɪnd.set

mindset

思维方式
Meaning
The established set of attitudes held by someone.
Example
A growth mindset helps individuals embrace challenges.
成长型思维帮助个人接受挑战。
C1 noun /ˈkælɪbər/

caliber

口径
Meaning
The quality of someone's ability or character; the internal diameter of a gun barrel.
Example
The university attracts students of high caliber.
这所大学吸引了高口径的学生。
A2 verb ˈselɪbreɪt

celebrate

庆祝
Meaning
To acknowledge a significant or happy day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity.
Example
Bangladesh celebrates Urban Planning Day on November 8.
中国庆祝国庆节,日期是10月1日。
C2 noun /ˌɑːrtʃˈdiːkən/

archdeacon

大执事
Meaning
A senior clergyman in the Christian Church ranking below a bishop.
Example
The archdeacon assisted the bishop in administrative duties.
大执事协助主教完成行政事务。
C1 noun /ˈprɒfəsi/

prophecy

预言
Meaning
a prediction or message about the future, often believed to be divinely inspired
Example
The prophecy foretold the rise of a great leader.
预言预示着伟大领导者的崛起。
B2 verb /ˈkʌltɪveɪt/

cultivate

耕种
Meaning
to grow crops or plants; to develop or improve something
Example
Farmers cultivate rice in the paddy fields.
农民在稻田里种植水稻。
B2 noun

Kitchen garden

厨房花园; 厨房旁边的花园
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。
C1 noun /ˈɔr.ə.kəl/

Oracle

神谕
Meaning
a person regarded as a source of wise counsel; in ancient times, a priest or priestess acting as a medium
Example
The ancient Greeks consulted the oracle at Delphi.
古希腊人曾在德尔菲咨询神谕。
C1 adjective /kənˈtɛmptʃuəs/

contemptuous

轻蔑的, 鄙视的
Meaning
showing or expressing contempt; scornful
Example
She gave him a contemptuous glance.
她给了他一个轻蔑的眼神。
A2 noun /fɪlm ˈæktər/

film actor

电影演员
Meaning
A person who performs roles in movies or films.
Example
The film actor received widespread acclaim for his performance.
这位电影演员因其出色的表演而获得广泛赞誉。
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。
C2 noun /ˈɛnsaɪn/

ensign

旗帜
Meaning
A flag or standard, especially a military or naval one indicating nationality; also a junior officer in the navy or coast guard.
Example
The ship raised its national ensign before leaving the harbor.
这艘船在离开港口之前升起了它的国旗。
C1 noun /ˈpɒlɪɡɒn/

polygon

多边形
Meaning
a flat shape with three or more straight sides
Example
The artist drew a colorful polygon on the canvas.
艺术家在画布上画了一个五彩的多边形。
C2 adjective /ˌsuːdəˈrɪfɪk/

sudorific

促汗的
Meaning
causing or increasing sweating
Example
The doctor prescribed a sudorific drug to help reduce the fever.
医生开了一种促进出汗的药物来帮助减少发热。
C2 noun /ɪˌkwɪvəˈkeɪʃən/

equivocation

使用含糊不清的语言
Meaning
The use of ambiguous language to conceal the truth or to avoid committing oneself.
Example
The politician’s equivocation frustrated voters who wanted a clear answer.
政治家的模棱两可让想要清晰答案的选民感到沮丧。
C1 noun ˌtraɪ.bjuˈnæl əv ˈdʒʌs.tɪs

tribunal of justice

司法法院
Meaning
A court of justice or judicial body that settles disputes or tries offenses.
Example
The Tribunal of Justice started the hearings promptly.
司法法院立即开始了听证会。
B1 noun /ˈbaɪər/

buyer

买家
Meaning
a person who makes a purchase
Example
The buyer inspected the car before making payment.
买家在付款之前检查了这辆车。
C2 noun /ˈnjuː.trɪ.mənt/

nutriment

营养物
Meaning
Something that nourishes; sustenance or food.
Example
The soil provides nutriment to the plants.
土壤为植物提供养分。
C1 noun /buːn/

boon

恩赐
Meaning
A thing that is helpful or beneficial.
Example
The internet is a boon to modern education.
互联网是现代教育的恩赐。
C1 adjective /ˈspɛktrəl/

spectral

幽灵的
Meaning
Relating to a ghost or specter; ghostly. Also relating to a spectrum.
Example
The old mansion had a spectral atmosphere at night.
那座古老的宅邸晚上有一种幽灵般的氛围。
C1 noun /ˈpriːˌæmbəl/

preamble

前言
Meaning
a preliminary statement, especially the introduction to a formal document
Example
The preamble of the constitution outlines its guiding principles.
宪法的序言概述了其指导原则。
C2 adjective /vɛˈstɪdʒiəl/

vestigial

遗迹的
Meaning
Relating to a small, undeveloped remnant of something that was once much larger or more functional.
Example
Humans have a vestigial tailbone that no longer serves its original purpose.
人类有一个遗迹的尾骨,它不再执行其原始功能。
B2 adjective /ˈæbsəluːt/

absolute

绝对
Meaning
total, complete, or without restriction
Example
The dictator had absolute power over the nation.
独裁者拥有对国家的绝对权力。
C2 noun /laʊt/

lout

粗人
Meaning
An uncouth or aggressive man or boy.
Example
The drunken lout caused a scene at the party.
那个醉酒的粗人把派对弄得一团糟。
C2 noun /ɪˈluːʒən/

elusion

回避
Meaning
The act of escaping or avoiding something, especially by cleverness or trickery.
Example
His constant elusion of responsibility frustrated his colleagues.
他不断回避责任,让他的同事感到沮丧。
B2 verb /dɪˈfɜːr/

defer

推迟
Meaning
To postpone or delay; to yield to someone else's judgment or opinion.
Example
The meeting was deferred until next week.
会议推迟到下周。
C2 noun /ˈdɪfθɒŋ/

diphthong

双元音
Meaning
A complex vowel sound that begins with one vowel and glides into another within the same syllable.
Example
The word 'coin' contains a diphthong.
单词 'coin' 包含一个双元音。
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 /prəˈpɪʃəs/

propitious

有利的
Meaning
giving or indicating a good chance of success; favorable
Example
The sunny weather was a propitious start to the picnic.
阳光明媚的天气是野餐的有利开端。
C2 noun /prɪˈfɜːrmənt/

preferment

晋升
Meaning
promotion or advancement in rank, position, or office
Example
He hoped for preferment in the government office.
他希望在政府办公室得到晋升。
B2 noun /ˌfiː.ɑːnˈseɪ/

Fiancee

未婚妻
Meaning
a woman who is engaged to be married
Example
John bought a beautiful engagement ring for his fiancee.
约翰为他的未婚妻买了一枚漂亮的订婚戒指。
C1 noun ˌdʒɛriˈætrɪk səˈsaɪəti

geriatric society

老年人社会
Meaning
A society or community where elderly people make up a large proportion of the population
Example
A geriatric society demands specialized healthcare systems.
老年人社会需要专业的医疗保健系统。
C1 noun /pəˈræl.ə.sɪs/

Paralysis

瘫痪
Meaning
the loss of the ability to move part or all of the body; complete inability to act or function
Example
The accident left him with paralysis in his legs.
事故使他双腿瘫痪。
B2 adjective ˌɒn.trə.prəˈnɜː.ri.əl

entrepreneurial

企业家精神
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by the activity of setting up a business or businesses, taking on financial risks in the hope of profit.
Example
His entrepreneurial spirit led him to establish a successful startup.
他的企业家精神使他创办了一个成功的创业公司。
B1 verb ˈtrænsfər

transfer

转移
Meaning
To move from one place to another; to hand over.
Example
Power transfer was necessary.
电力转移是必要的。
A2 verb /bit/

beat

Meaning
to strike repeatedly; to defeat; to pulsate rhythmically
Example
Our team will beat theirs in the final match.
我们的团队将在决赛中击败他们。
C1 adjective /ˈlætərəl/

lateral

侧面
Meaning
Relating to the side or sideways movement.
Example
The football player made a quick lateral pass.
足球运动员做了一个快速的侧面传球。
C1 adjective /ˈflaʊəri/

flowery

花哨的 / 装饰的
Meaning
Full of flowers or overly elaborate in style or language.
Example
She wrote a flowery letter filled with poetic phrases.
她写了一封充满诗意的花哨信。
C1 adjective /əˈɡrɛəriən/

agrarian

农业的
Meaning
Related to farming, agriculture, or rural land.
Example
The country’s economy is still largely agrarian.
这个国家的经济仍然主要是农业的。
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。
B1 noun /brif/

Brief

简短; 简洁
Meaning
a concise statement of the facts; a set of instructions given to a person about a job or task
Example
The lawyer received a detailed brief about the upcoming court case.
律师收到了有关即将到来的法院案件的详细简报。
C2 adverb /ˌfɔːrθˈwɪθ/

Forthwith

立即; 无延迟; 马上
Meaning
immediately; without delay; at once
Example
The manager ordered the employee to stop the unsafe practice forthwith.
经理命令员工立即停止危险的做法。
B2 adjective /ˈrɪdʒ.ɪd/

Rigid

严格
Meaning
hard and stiff; not able to bend; strict and unwilling to change
Example
The company has a rigid dress code that all employees must follow.
公司有严格的着装要求,所有员工都必须遵守。
C1 noun ˈæŋkərɪdʒ

anchorage

停泊处
Meaning
A secure holding place; a place where ships can anchor safely.
Example
The boat was anchored near the shore for safety.
船只为了安全停靠在岸边。
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈkʌm/

overcome

克服
Meaning
To succeed in dealing with a problem or difficulty.
Example
You can overcome procrastination with planning.
你可以通过计划来克服拖延症。
C2 noun /ˈteɪbər/

Tabour

小鼓
Meaning
a small side drum or tambourine used especially in folk music
Example
The folk musician played a lively tune on his tabour.
民间音乐家在他的手鼓上演奏了一首生动的旋律。
B2 adjective ˈhæzədəs

hazardous

危险的
Meaning
Dangerous, risky, or potentially harmful
Example
Hazardous pollutants increase health risks.
危险的污染物增加健康风险。
C2 adjective /vəˈnɪəriəl/

venereal

性病的
Meaning
relating to sexual intercourse or sexually transmitted diseases
Example
Doctors warn about the dangers of venereal diseases.
医生警告性病的危险。
C1 adjective /ˈreɪdiənt/

radiant

光彩照人
Meaning
Shining brightly; expressing great happiness.
Example
She looked radiant in her wedding dress.
她在婚礼上穿着婚纱,看起来非常耀眼。
C2 noun /ʃɪˈkeɪnəri/

chicanery

欺诈
Meaning
The use of trickery or deception to achieve a purpose.
Example
The politician was accused of chicanery to win the election.
这位政治家因利用欺诈手段赢得选举而被指控。
C1 adjective /dɪsˈhɑːrtənd/

Disheartened

沮丧
Meaning
discouraged; feeling dejected; losing hope or confidence
Example
She felt disheartened after failing the exam twice.
她在两次未能通过考试后感到沮丧。
B2 noun /ˈkiːɒsk/

kiosk

报摊
Meaning
A small, open-fronted hut or cubicle from which newspapers, refreshments, tickets, etc., are sold.
Example
She bought a bottle of water from the kiosk near the station.
她在车站附近的报摊买了一瓶水。
B1 verb /rɪˈvjuː/

review

复习
Meaning
to examine or assess something again; to write a critical evaluation
Example
I need to review my notes before the exam.
我需要在考试前复习我的笔记。
C1 adverb /ˌɪnsɪˈdɛntəli/

incidentally

顺便
Meaning
by the way; used to introduce a remark not directly related to the main subject
Example
Incidentally, did you know that she studied in Paris?
顺便问一下,你知道她曾经在巴黎学习吗?
C2 verb /sɪˈkwɛstreɪt/

sequestrate

查封
Meaning
To take legal possession of assets until a debt is paid or disputes are resolved.
Example
The court decided to sequestrate the company's property.
法院决定查封公司的财产。
B2 noun /ˈsɛnət/

senate

参议院
Meaning
a legislative or governing body, typically the upper chamber in a bicameral legislature
Example
The senate voted in favor of the new healthcare bill.
参议院投票支持新的医疗保健法案。
B2 adjective /ˈwʊd biː/

Would-be

有前途的; 可能的;
Meaning
prospective; intending to be; aspiring
Example
The would-be actor practiced his lines every day.
这个有前途的演员每天都在练习台词。
A1 noun /haʊs/

house

房子
Meaning
A building for people to live in, usually with rooms and a roof.
Example
They bought a new house in the city.
他们在城市里买了一座新房子。
B2 noun /ˈtɜːr.nɪp/

Turnip

萝卜
Meaning
a round root vegetable with white or purple skin and white flesh
Example
We grew turnips in our vegetable garden.
我们在菜园里种了萝卜。
B2 noun /læp/

Lap

膝上
Meaning
the flat area between the waist and knees of a seated person; one circuit of a track or course
Example
The cat curled up comfortably in her lap while she read her book.
猫舒适地蜷缩在她的膝上,读着她的书。
A1 noun /ˈprɒb.ləm/

Problem

问题
Meaning
a situation that causes difficulties and needs to be dealt with or solved
Example
We need to solve this problem quickly.
我们需要尽快解决这个问题。
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。
C1 adjective /kənˈstreɪnd/

constrained

受限的, 强迫的
Meaning
appearing forced, unnatural, or restricted
Example
He gave a constrained smile during the awkward meeting.
在尴尬的会议中,他露出了强迫的微笑。
C2 noun /ˈbrɛviˌɛri/

breviary

祷告书
Meaning
A book containing the service for each day, used in Christian liturgy.
Example
The monk read from the breviary during morning prayers.
僧侣在早晨祷告时从祷告书中朗读。
B2 verb /ˈwɪɡəl/

wiggle

摇动, 扭动
Meaning
To move or cause to move with small rapid movements from side to side.
Example
The baby wiggled happily in her mother's arms.
宝宝在妈妈的怀里高兴地扭动。
B2 noun /ɔːrˈɡæn.ɪk ˈfɑːr.mɪŋ/

organic farming

有机农业
Meaning
Farming method that avoids synthetic chemicals and fertilizers, using natural methods instead.
Example
Organic farming improves soil health and reduces pollution.
有机农业改善了土壤健康并减少了污染。
C1 adjective /ˈkɜːrsəri/

cursory

草率
Meaning
Hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed.
Example
He gave the report only a cursory glance before the meeting.
他在会议前匆忙地扫了一眼报告。
C1 noun /ˈɒn.slɔːt/

onslaught

猛攻
Meaning
A fierce or destructive attack.
Example
The village faced an onslaught of enemy forces.
这个村庄面临敌军的猛烈进攻。
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 noun /kəˈmændər ɪn tʃiːf/

Commander-in-chief

最高指挥官
Meaning
the supreme leader of a nation's armed forces
Example
The president serves as the commander-in-chief of the military.
总统担任军队的最高指挥官。
C2 adverb /ˈprɒksɪmətli/

proximately

附近
Meaning
In a near or close manner; nearly.
Example
The village lies proximately to the river.
村庄位于河流附近。
B2 noun /bleɪd/

Blade

刀片
Meaning
a sharp flat cutting edge of a knife, sword, or tool
Example
The blade of the knife needs to be sharpened.
刀刃需要磨锐。
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 /ˈwɔː.tər ˌlɪl.i/

Water-lily

睡莲
Meaning
a floating flower that grows on the surface of ponds and lakes
Example
The white water-lily floated gracefully on the pond.
白色的睡莲优雅地漂浮在池塘上。
C2 adjective /rɪˈfjuː.tə.bəl/

Refutable

可反驳的
Meaning
capable of being proven wrong or false; able to be disproved
Example
His theory was refutable because it could be tested experimentally.
他的理论是可以被反驳的,因为它可以通过实验测试。
B2 adjective /ˈkɑːmjənl/

communal

公共的
Meaning
Shared by all members of a community; for common use.
Example
The villagers worked together in the communal garden.
村民们在公共花园里一起劳动。
C2 noun /ˌɛfləˈrɛsəns/

efflorescence

开花
Meaning
the process of flowering or reaching an optimal stage of development
Example
The garden was at the peak of its efflorescence in spring.
花园在春天达到了它的开花巅峰。
A2 adjective, adverb /ˈfæstər/

faster

更快
Meaning
moving or able to move quickly; more quickly than usual
Example
This car is faster than the old one.
这辆车比老车更快。
C2 noun /ˌɡæskəˈneɪd/

gasconade

夸大其词, 吹嘘
Meaning
Extravagant boasting or bragging.
Example
His endless gasconade made him unpopular among his peers.
他无休止的吹嘘让他在同龄人中不受欢迎。
B2 adjective /kɔːrs/

coarse

粗糙, 粗鲁
Meaning
Rough in texture or manner; not smooth or refined.
Example
The fabric felt coarse to the touch.
这块布料摸起来很粗糙。
B1 verb /wɔːrn/

warn

警告
Meaning
to alert about danger; to give notice of risk
Example
The weather service warns of heavy rain tonight.
气象服务警告今晚有暴雨。
C2 noun /ˌkæv.əlˈkeɪd/

cavalcade

盛大队列
Meaning
a formal procession of people riding on horses or in vehicles
Example
The king’s arrival was marked by a grand cavalcade.
国王的到来标志着一场盛大的队列。
C2 verb /dɪˈsɛvər/

dissever

分开
Meaning
To separate or cut apart.
Example
The treaty sought to dissever the two hostile regions.
条约试图分裂这两个敌对的地区。
C2 verb /ɡɔːk/

gawk

盯着看
Meaning
To stare openly and rudely.
Example
Tourists gawked at the celebrity walking down the street.
游客们在街上看到名人时盯着看。
B1 verb /rɪˈɡɑːrd/

regard

考虑
Meaning
to consider or think of in a particular way; to look at
Example
She regards him as her best friend.
她把他当作她最好的朋友。
C2 adjective /eɪˈsɛptɪk/

aseptic

无菌的
Meaning
Free from contamination caused by harmful microorganisms; sterile.
Example
Surgeons must work in an aseptic environment to prevent infection.
外科医生必须在无菌环境中工作,以防止感染。
B1 noun /doʊˈneɪ.ʃən/

Donation

捐赠; 贡献
Meaning
something that is given to a charity, especially a sum of money; the act of giving
Example
The generous donation helped the hospital purchase new medical equipment.
慷慨的捐赠帮助医院购买了新的医疗设备。
B1 verb /weɪ/

weigh

称重
Meaning
to measure the weight of something; to consider carefully
Example
Please weigh the package before shipping.
请在发货前称重包裹。
C1 noun /ˈpɪt.fɔːl/

pitfall

陷阱,困难
Meaning
a hidden or unexpected danger or difficulty
Example
Investors must be aware of the pitfalls of the market.
投资者必须意识到市场中的陷阱。
C1 adjective /ˌnɒn ɪɡˈzɪstənt/

non-existent

不存在
Meaning
not real or not present; lacking existence
Example
The supposed evidence turned out to be non-existent.
假定的证据证明是不存在的。
C2 adjective /ˈfʌndʒəbl/

fungible

可替代的
Meaning
interchangeable; able to replace or be replaced by another identical item
Example
In finance, money is considered a fungible asset.
在金融领域,钱被视为一种可替代资产。
B2 adjective /prəˈɡrɛsɪv/

progressive

进步的
Meaning
favoring or implementing new and modern ideas or policies; moving forward or improving
Example
She holds progressive views on social justice and equality.
她对社会公正和平等持有进步的观点。
C1 noun /ɪnˈdɪf.ər.əns/

Indifference

冷漠; 漠视; 冷淡
Meaning
lack of interest, concern, or sympathy; the state of not caring about something
Example
His indifference to his studies resulted in poor grades throughout the semester.
他对学业的冷漠导致了整个学期的成绩很差。
C2 adjective /ˈkɑːrnəl/

carnal

肉体的
Meaning
Relating to physical, especially sexual, desires and appetites.
Example
The book explores the conflict between spiritual and carnal desires.
这本书探索了精神和肉体欲望之间的冲突。
B2 adjective /ˈʌpˌhɪl/

Uphill

困难的; 需要巨大努力的; 向上的倾斜
Meaning
difficult; requiring great effort; sloping upward
Example
Learning a new language can be an uphill battle.
学习一门新语言可能是一个艰难的战斗。
C1 adjective /prəˈdɪdʒəs/

prodigious

惊人的
Meaning
remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree
Example
The team made a prodigious effort to complete the project on time.
团队为按时完成项目做出了惊人的努力。
B1 noun /ˈɡræn(d)ˌdɔːtər/

granddaughter

孙女
Meaning
the daughter of one’s son or daughter
Example
Her granddaughter visits her every weekend.
她的孙女每个周末来看她。
C1 exclamation /juˈriːkə/

eureka

尤里卡!
Meaning
An exclamation used to express a sudden discovery or realization.
Example
When the solution finally came to him, he shouted, 'Eureka!'
当解决方案最终浮现在他脑海中时,他喊道:'尤里卡!'
C2 verb /bɪˈlaɪ/

belie

掩饰
Meaning
To give a false impression of something; to contradict.
Example
His calm face belied his inner anxiety.
他平静的面容掩饰了他内心的焦虑。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈtiːtʃəbəl/

unteachable

不可教的
Meaning
not able or willing to learn; resistant to instruction or guidance
Example
He was so stubborn that he became almost unteachable.
他非常固执,几乎变得不可教。
A2 conjunction /ˈwɛðər/

whether

是否
Meaning
used to express a doubt or choice between alternatives
Example
I don’t know whether I should go.
我不知道我是否应该去。
C1 noun /ˌdep.rɪˈveɪ.ʃən/

deprivation

剥夺,缺乏,匮乏
Meaning
The damaging lack of material benefits considered to be basic necessities in a society.
Example
Sleep deprivation affects cognitive function.
睡眠不足影响认知功能。
B2 adjective /ɪˈmædʒɪnəbl/

imaginable

可想象的
Meaning
Capable of being imagined or conceived.
Example
They offered every imaginable type of food at the festival.
他们在节日上提供了所有可以想象的食物类型。
C2 adjective /ˈlɪmpɪd/

limpid

清澈
Meaning
Clear and transparent, easily understood.
Example
The limpid water of the lake reflected the sky perfectly.
湖水清澈地反射了天空。
B1 adjective /ˈel.ɪ.ɡənt/

Elegant

优雅的
Meaning
graceful and stylish; refined; sophisticated
Example
She wore an elegant dress to the party.
她穿着一件优雅的连衣裙去参加聚会。
B1 noun /lɔk/

Lock

Meaning
a mechanism for keeping a door, lid, etc., fastened, typically operated only by a key of a particular form
Example
Make sure you lock the door before leaving.
确保在离开前锁好门。
C2 noun /ˌɡaɪnəˈkɒkrəsi/

gynecocracy

女权政治
Meaning
a society or government ruled by women
Example
The ancient tribe was known for its gynecocracy, where women held all positions of power.
这个古老的部落因其女权政治而闻名,在那里女性掌握了所有的权力职位。