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C1 noun /məˈnɒɡəmi/

monogamy

一夫一妻制
Meaning
The practice of being married to or in a relationship with only one person at a time.
Example
Many cultures encourage monogamy as the ideal form of marriage.
许多文化鼓励一夫一妻制作为理想的婚姻形式。
B2 noun ˈbreɪk.θruː

breakthrough

突破
Meaning
A sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development.
Example
The breakthrough opens doors for new technology.
这个突破为新技术打开了大门。
B2 noun/verb /ˈsoʊ.ɪŋ/

sewing

缝纫
Meaning
The activity or skill of joining fabric using a needle and thread
Example
She enjoys sewing her own clothes on weekends.
她喜欢在周末缝制自己的衣服。
A2 verb /wɔːrm/

Warm

加热
Meaning
to make or become warm; to heat something gently
Example
The sun warms the earth during the day.
太阳在白天加热地球。
B1 noun /ˈpænəl/

panel

面板, 法官小组
Meaning
a group of people gathered to discuss, judge, or advise on a particular topic
Example
The panel of judges announced the winner of the competition.
法官小组宣布了比赛的获胜者。
A1 noun /ˈweɪtər/

waiter

服务员
Meaning
a person whose job is to serve food and drinks to customers in a restaurant or café
Example
The waiter brought the menu and took our order politely.
服务员礼貌地拿来菜单并记录了订单。
B1 noun /ˈsɪɡ.nəl/

Signal

信号
Meaning
a gesture, action, or sound that conveys information or instruction
Example
The traffic signal turned red, so we stopped.
交通信号灯变红了,我们停了下来。
B1 verb /ˈmʌltɪplaɪ/

multiply

乘法
Meaning
to increase in number; to perform mathematical multiplication
Example
The bacteria multiply rapidly in warm conditions.
细菌在温暖的条件下迅速繁殖。
A1 verb, noun /mɪs/

miss

错过 / 想念
Meaning
to fail to hit, reach, or meet; to feel the absence of someone or something
Example
I really miss my family when I travel abroad.
当我出国旅行时,我真的很想念我的家人。
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。
A1 verb /stɑːrt/

start

开始
Meaning
to begin something; to commence; to initiate
Example
Let's start the meeting now.
让我们现在开始会议。
C1 adjective /ˌɪntərˈtʃeɪndʒəbl/

interchangeable

可互换的
Meaning
able to be exchanged with each other without difference or loss of function
Example
These machine parts are interchangeable, so they can be replaced easily.
这些机器部件是可互换的,所以它们可以轻松地被替换。
C2 noun /reɪθ/

wraith

幽灵
Meaning
A ghost or ghostlike image of someone, especially seen shortly before or after their death.
Example
A wraith appeared in the fog near the old castle.
在旧城堡附近的雾中出现了一个幽灵。
A2 adjective /ˈɔːfəl/

awful

糟糕
Meaning
very bad or unpleasant
Example
The weather was awful during our trip.
我们旅行时天气很糟糕。
A2 adjective /ˈfaɪ.nəl/

Final

最后的; 决定性的; 终极的
Meaning
last; concluding; decisive; ultimate
Example
This is the final exam of the semester.
这是本学期的最终考试。
B1 verb /ˈɒnər/

honour

荣誉
Meaning
to show respect; to keep a promise
Example
We honour our veterans for their service.
我们为退伍军人的服务表示荣誉。
C1 verb /splaɪs/

splice

拼接
Meaning
to join two pieces of rope, film, or other material by weaving or attaching them together
Example
The technician spliced the two wires to restore the connection.
技术员将两根电线拼接起来以恢复连接。
B1 adjective /fɒnd/

fond

喜爱
Meaning
having a strong liking or affection for something or someone
Example
She is fond of painting and spends hours in front of her canvas.
她非常喜爱画画,并且在画布前面花费了几个小时。
C2 verb /dɪˈkæmp/

decamp

逃跑
Meaning
To depart suddenly or secretly, often to avoid trouble or escape.
Example
The thief decamped before the police arrived.
小偷在警察到达之前就逃走了。
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。
B2 noun /kəˈrɪkjələm/

curriculum

课程
Meaning
The subjects comprising a course of study in a school, college, or university.
Example
The school updated its curriculum to include more digital literacy courses.
学校更新了其课程,增加了更多的数字素养课程。
C1 noun /ˈhæv.ək/

Havoc

广泛的破坏;极大的混乱或无序;混乱
Meaning
widespread destruction; great confusion or disorder; chaos
Example
The hurricane wreaked havoc on the coastal towns, destroying homes and businesses.
飓风在沿海城镇造成了大规模的破坏,摧毁了房屋和商业。
B2 noun /temp.ˈteɪ.ʃən/

Temptation

诱惑
Meaning
the desire to do something wrong or unwise; an urge to have or do something
Example
He resisted the temptation to eat the entire chocolate cake.
他抵抗了吃掉整块巧克力蛋糕的诱惑。
C2 noun /ˈmaʊntɪˌbæŋk/

mountebank

骗子
Meaning
A charlatan or trickster who deceives others, often for personal gain.
Example
The crowd was fooled by the mountebank’s false promises.
人群被这个骗子的虚假承诺欺骗了。
B2 verb /ˈverɪfaɪ/

verify

验证
Meaning
to check if something is true or correct; to confirm
Example
Please verify your email address before proceeding.
请在继续之前验证您的电子邮件地址。
A2 verb /prəˈtɛkt/

protect

保护
Meaning
To keep safe from harm or injury.
Example
Protect yourself from the negative effects of social media.
保护自己免受社交媒体的负面影响。
A1 pronoun /ˈɛniwʌn/

anyone

某人
Meaning
any person at all; used to refer to an unspecified person
Example
Does anyone know the answer to this question?
有人知道这个问题的答案吗?
C2 noun /ˈpɛtrəˌɡræf/

petrograph

岩石描述
Meaning
a description or representation of rocks, especially in detailed scientific writing
Example
The scientist studied the petrograph to understand the rock composition.
科学家研究了岩石图,以了解岩石的组成。
B2 adverb /hɛns/

hence

因此
Meaning
for this reason; as a result
Example
She was the best candidate, hence she was chosen for the job.
她是最优秀的候选人,因此她被选中担任这份工作。
C2 verb /ɪnˈsnɛər/

ensnare

设圈套
Meaning
to catch or trap, often by trickery or deceit
Example
The hunter ensnared the rabbit with a net.
猎人用网困住了兔子。
C2 verb /ˈmæŋɡəl/

mangle

毁坏
Meaning
to severely damage or mutilate something, often by tearing or crushing
Example
The car was mangled in the accident.
车在事故中毁坏。
C1 noun /ˈmʌf.lər/

Muffler

围巾
Meaning
a long strip of cloth worn around the neck for warmth
Example
She wrapped a warm muffler around her neck before going outside.
她在出门前围上了一个温暖的围巾。
C2 noun /briːtʃ/

breech

Meaning
The back part of a gun barrel; a position of a baby in the womb where the buttocks or feet come out first at birth.
Example
The rifle was loaded through the breech.
B1 noun /bɪˈheɪ.vjər/

Behaviour

行为
Meaning
the way a person or animal acts or conducts themselves
Example
His behaviour at the meeting was very professional.
他在会议上的行为非常专业。
A2 noun /pæn/

Pan

煎锅
Meaning
a wide, flat-bottomed cooking utensil used for frying, searing, and browning foods
Example
Heat the oil in a large pan before adding the vegetables.
在一个大煎锅中加热油,然后加入蔬菜。
C2 noun /ˈfɔːrkɔːrt/

forecourt

前庭
Meaning
an open area in front of a large building, especially a petrol station or hotel
Example
The car was parked in the hotel forecourt.
车停在酒店的前庭里。
B2 adjective ˌkɒn.trəˈvɜː.ʃəl

controversial

有争议的
Meaning
Giving rise to public disagreement or heated discussion.
Example
The policy remains controversial.
该政策仍然存在争议。
A1 noun /mʌnθ/

month

Meaning
a period of about four weeks or one-twelfth of a year
Example
She visits her grandparents once a month.
她每个月都会去看祖父母一次。
C1 adjective /kənˈtraɪvd/

contrived

人为的或强迫的;不自然或自发的
Meaning
artificial or forced; not natural or spontaneous
Example
The ending of the movie felt contrived and unrealistic.
电影的结局感觉造作且不真实。
C2 noun /kəˈdʒoʊləri/

cajolery

奉承
Meaning
Flattering or coaxing talk intended to persuade someone.
Example
Through cajolery, he convinced his boss to grant him a raise.
通过奉承,他说服了老板给他加薪。
C2 adjective /ˈslɪpʃɒd/

slipshod

草率的, 马虎的
Meaning
done in a careless, sloppy, or untidy way
Example
The project failed due to slipshod planning.
由于草率的规划,项目失败了。
B1 noun /kənˈfjuː.ʒən/

Confusion

混乱, 迷惑, 混淆
Meaning
lack of understanding; uncertainty; the state of being bewildered or unclear in one's mind
Example
There was confusion about the meeting time, so half the team arrived late.
关于会议时间存在混淆,因此一半团队迟到了。
C1 verb /bɪˈɡɛt/

beget

导致 / 产生
Meaning
to bring about or give rise to; to father or produce
Example
Violence begets more violence.
暴力会引发更多的暴力。
C2 noun /rɪˌkrɪmɪˈneɪʃən/

recrimination

相互指责
Meaning
an accusation made in response to an accusation; mutual blaming
Example
The debate quickly descended into mutual recriminations.
辩论迅速变成了相互指责。
C2 noun /ˈæl.mɪ.rə/

Almirah

衣柜
Meaning
a large cupboard or wardrobe used for storing clothes and other items
Example
I keep all my clothes in the wooden almirah.
我把所有的衣服都放在木制衣橱里。
C1 noun /pluːm/

plume

一根大而柔软的羽毛,或者类似羽毛的东西
Meaning
a large, soft feather or something resembling a feather
Example
The soldier wore a red plume on his helmet.
士兵戴着一根红色羽毛在他的头盔上。
A1 adjective /hɑːrd/

hard

困难
Meaning
solid, firm, or difficult to do or endure
Example
The exam was very hard for most students.
对大多数学生来说,考试非常困难。
C1 adverb /ˈaʊtwədli/

Outwardly

表面上; 外观上;
Meaning
on the surface; externally; in appearance
Example
Outwardly, he seemed calm, but inside he was nervous.
表面上,他看起来很冷静,但内心却很紧张。
C1 adjective /ˈfruːt.ləs/

Fruitless

徒劳的; 无用的; 无效的;
Meaning
unsuccessful; futile; pointless;
Example
After hours of searching, their efforts proved fruitless.
经过数小时的搜索,他们的努力证明是徒劳的。
C2 noun /ˈɔːrdnəns/

ordnance

军火
Meaning
Military supplies including weapons, ammunition, and combat equipment.
Example
The army stored ordnance in a secure facility outside the city.
军队在城市外的一个安全设施中存储军火。
C1 noun /ˈiːɡətɪst/

egotist

自恋者
Meaning
A person who is excessively self-centered or talks too much about themselves.
Example
The egotist dominated the conversation by talking only about his own achievements.
这个自恋者在谈话中只谈论自己的成就。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈtʃeɪst/

Unchaste

不道德的; 不纯洁的;
Meaning
not celibate; having engaged in sexual relations; lacking moral purity
Example
The conservative society considered her behavior unchaste and improper.
保守的社会认为她的行为不道德和不合适。
B2 adverb /ˈbrɔːdli/

broadly

广泛地
Meaning
in a general or wide manner.
Example
The rules are broadly similar across all regions.
规则在所有地区大体相似。
C2 adjective /daɪˈɡrɛsɪv/

digressive

偏离主要话题的倾向
Meaning
Tending to depart from the main subject in speech or writing.
Example
The speaker's digressive style made the lecture difficult to follow.
演讲者的偏离主题的风格使得听讲变得困难。
B2 noun /ˈmɔːr.nɪŋ/

Mourning

哀悼
Meaning
the expression of deep sorrow for someone who has died
Example
The family is in mourning for their grandmother.
家人为他们的祖母哀悼。
A1 verb /neɪm/

name

命名
Meaning
to give a title or designation to someone or something
Example
They decided to name their baby Sarah.
他们决定把他们的宝宝命名为莎拉。
B1 adjective /dɪˈlaɪtɪd/

delighted

高兴
Meaning
feeling or showing great pleasure and happiness
Example
She was delighted with the surprise gift.
她对惊喜礼物感到非常高兴。
C1 verb /ˈpɜːrpɔːrt/

purport

声称
Meaning
to claim or profess something, often falsely
Example
The document purports to be an official government report.
该文件声称是官方政府报告。
B1 noun ɪˈnɪʃətɪv

initiative

倡议
Meaning
An act or strategy intended to resolve a difficulty or improve a situation; a fresh approach to something.
Example
NASA's initiative to return humans to the Moon is ambitious.
美国宇航局将人类送上月球的创意是雄心勃勃的。
B2 adverb /ˈaʊtraɪt/

Outright

直接; 完全; 毫不保留
Meaning
completely; directly; without reservation or concealment
Example
She rejected the proposal outright.
她直接拒绝了那个提案。
C1 verb /daɪˈvʌldʒ/

divulge

透露
Meaning
to make known something private, secret, or previously unknown
Example
She refused to divulge the source of her information.
她拒绝透露她信息的来源。
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。
C1 adverb /ˈnæroʊli/

Narrowly

勉强地; 刚好
Meaning
by a small margin; barely; in a limited way
Example
She narrowly escaped the accident.
她差点逃脱了事故。
C1 verb /ˌrevəˈluːʃənaɪz/

revolutionize

革命化
Meaning
Change (something) radically or fundamentally.
Example
Artificial intelligence is set to revolutionize the healthcare sector.
人工智能准备革命化医疗行业。
B1 adjective ɪnˈdʌs.tri.əl

industrial

工业的
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by industry.
Example
Industrial sectors boost exports.
工业部门促进出口。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnsəˈpɔːrtəbl̩/

insupportable

无法忍受的
Meaning
Too extreme or difficult to be endured.
Example
The heat was insupportable during the long journey.
长途旅行中,热度是无法忍受的。
C1 verb /ˈtɑːrnɪʃ/

tarnish

Meaning
To lose luster, especially as a result of exposure to air or moisture; to damage reputation.
Example
The silver jewelry tarnished quickly when left in the open air.
C2 adjective /ˌpɛstɪˈlɛnʃəl/

pestilential

瘟疫的
Meaning
Relating to or causing pestilence; very harmful, troublesome, or dangerous.
Example
The pestilential smell of the garbage filled the street.
垃圾的瘟疫气味充满了街道。
B2 verb /stæk/

stack

Meaning
to arrange things in a neat pile or one on top of another
Example
He stacked the books neatly on the shelf.
B2 noun /ˈhaʊs boʊt/

House boat

房船
Meaning
a boat that has been designed or modified to be used primarily as a home
Example
They spent their vacation on a beautiful house boat in the lake.
他们在湖上的美丽房船上度过了假期。
C1 noun /ˈsaɪd.laɪn dɪˈskʌʃənz/

sideline discussions

边缘讨论
Meaning
Informal or secondary conversations that occur outside the main agenda of a formal meeting.
Example
Sideline discussions often lead to agreements.
边缘讨论常常导致协议。
C1 noun /ˌvaɪ.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

viability

可行性
Meaning
Ability to work successfully; feasibility.
Example
The viability of the project depends on funding.
项目的可行性取决于资金。
B1 verb /ˈɪndɪkeɪt/

indicate

指示
Meaning
to point out; to show or suggest; to be a sign of
Example
The red light indicates that you should stop.
红灯表示你应该停下来。
C1 noun /ˈɔːrkɪd/

Orchid

兰花
Meaning
a diverse family of flowering plants known for their exotic and often fragrant flowers
Example
The white orchid on the windowsill bloomed for months.
窗台上的白色兰花开了好几个月。
C1 adjective pərˈnɪʃəs

pernicious

有害的, 毁灭性的
Meaning
Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.
Example
The pernicious effects of smoking are well-documented.
吸烟的有害影响被充分记录。
C1 adjective /ˈhæpləs/

hapless

不幸的, 值得同情的
Meaning
unfortunate, unlucky, deserving pity
Example
The hapless traveler lost his passport on the very first day.
那个不幸的旅行者在第一天就丢失了护照。
B2 noun /ˈwɜːrkˌfɔːrs/

workforce

劳动力
Meaning
the people engaged in or available for work
Example
The company is looking to expand its workforce by 20%.
公司计划将其劳动力扩大20%。
B1 verb /loʊˈkeɪt/

locate

定位
Meaning
to find the exact position or place of something
Example
They managed to locate the missing keys under the couch.
他们成功地在沙发下找到丢失的钥匙。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnɪˈsɛnʃəl/

inessential

非必要的
Meaning
not necessary or important; not essential
Example
The report removes all inessential details to stay focused.
报告删除了所有非必要的细节以保持重点。
C1 verb /priːˈɛmpt/

preempt

预防
Meaning
To take action in order to prevent something from happening; to take the place of something.
Example
The government acted quickly to preempt a financial crisis.
政府迅速采取行动,预防金融危机。
B2 noun ˈsoʊʃəl rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti

social responsibility

社会责任
Meaning
The duty to act in ways that benefit society as a whole.
Example
Social responsibility should be part of the education curriculum.
社会责任应该是教育课程的一部分。
C2 verb /bɪˈθɪŋk/

bethink

回想
Meaning
to cause oneself to consider or remember something
Example
He bethought himself of the promise he had made.
他想起了他曾做出的承诺。
A2 /ˈmaɪ.krəˌfoʊn/

microphone

麦克风
Meaning
A device that converts sound into an electrical signal, typically used to amplify or record voices or music.
Example
She spoke into the microphone during the presentation.
她在演示期间使用麦克风讲话。
C1 adjective /ˌaʊt əv ðə ˈweɪ/

out-of-the-way

偏远的或不寻常的
Meaning
remote or unusual; not in a convenient or usual location
Example
They stayed in an out-of-the-way village.
他们住在一个偏远的村庄里。
C1 noun /moʊt/

moat

护城河
Meaning
A deep, wide ditch surrounding a castle or town, often filled with water, for defense.
Example
The castle was protected by a wide moat filled with water.
城堡被一条充满水的宽护城河保护着。
B1 noun /kraʊn/

Crown

王冠
Meaning
a circular ornamental headdress worn by a monarch as a symbol of authority
Example
The queen wore a magnificent crown during the coronation ceremony.
女王在加冕仪式上戴着一顶华丽的王冠。
C1 adjective /ˈdʒuː.bɪ.lənt/

jubilant

欢欣鼓舞
Meaning
feeling or expressing great happiness and joy
Example
The team was jubilant after winning the championship.
球队在赢得冠军后欢欣鼓舞。
C2 verb /ˈseɪʃiˌeɪt/

satiate

满足
Meaning
To satisfy fully, especially with food or desire.
Example
The large meal satiated his hunger.
丰盛的餐食满足了他的饥饿。
B1 noun /ˈrɛzɪdəns/

residence

住所
Meaning
a place where someone lives; a home or dwelling
Example
He recently moved to a new residence near the city center.
他最近搬到了市中心附近的一处新住所。
C1 noun, verb /tɪndʒ/

tinge

轻微的颜色或味道
Meaning
a slight added color, flavor, or feeling; to add a slight amount of color or quality
Example
Her voice was tinged with sadness.
她的声音带着一丝悲伤。
B2 noun /fleʃ/

Flesh

Meaning
the soft substance consisting of muscle and fat that is found between the skin and bones
Example
The doctor examined the wound to check if it had penetrated the flesh.
医生检查了伤口,看看它是否已经穿透了肉体
C2 adjective /ˌhæɡ.i.əˈɡræf.ɪk/

hagiographic

过度恭维的
Meaning
Excessively flattering or idealized, often in a biography or portrayal of someone.
Example
The documentary was criticized for its hagiographic portrayal of the leader.
这部纪录片因其对领导者的过度恭维描写而受到批评。
C2 noun /meɪs/

mace

权杖 / 钉锤
Meaning
a ceremonial staff carried as a symbol of authority or a weapon similar to a club
Example
The guard carried a mace as a symbol of authority.
守卫携带了一根权杖作为权威的象征。
A2 adjective /ʌnˈtaɪdi/

Untidy

凌乱的; 无序的;
Meaning
not neat or orderly; messy and disorganized
Example
Her untidy room was filled with clothes scattered everywhere.
她凌乱的房间充满了四处散落的衣服。
B2 noun /ˈkɒnsənənt/

consonant

辅音
Meaning
A speech sound produced by blocking air flow, or a letter representing such a sound.
Example
The word 'cat' has two consonants and one vowel.
‘猫’这个词有两个辅音和一个元音。
B1 noun /ˌbækˈjɑːrd/

backyard

幸福
Meaning
an area of land behind a house, typically used for recreation or gardening
Example
The children played football in the backyard.
当她收到奖项时,她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
B2 noun /fɪst/

Fist

拳头; 拳击
Meaning
a person's hand when the fingers are bent in toward the palm and held there tightly
Example
He raised his fist in victory after winning the championship match.
他在赢得冠军比赛后举起了拳头。
A1 noun /kʌp/

Cup

杯子
Meaning
a small, round container, typically with a handle, used for drinking tea, coffee, or other hot beverages
Example
She drank tea from her favorite ceramic cup.
她从她最喜欢的陶瓷杯子里喝茶。
B2 adverb /ˈænjuəli/

annually

每年一次
Meaning
once every year; yearly
Example
The company holds a general meeting annually.
公司每年举行一次全体会议。
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。
A2 noun /trʌk/

truck

卡车
Meaning
a large motor vehicle for transporting goods
Example
The truck was loaded with boxes for the warehouse.
卡车装满了仓库的箱子。
A1 adjective /ˈtʃɒk.lət/

Chocolate

巧克力色
Meaning
a dark brown color like chocolate; the color of cocoa
Example
The chocolate brown sofa looks elegant in the living room.
巧克力棕色沙发在客厅里看起来很优雅。
A2 adjective /ˈflaɪɪŋ/

flying

飞行的
Meaning
able to move through the air; related to flight or aircraft
Example
The flying bird disappeared into the clouds.
那只飞行的鸟消失在云中。
C1 noun/adjective /ˈmɪriəd/

myriad

无数
Meaning
a countless or extremely great number
Example
There are myriad stars in the night sky.
夜空中有无数的星星。
B2 adjective /ˈflɔːrəl/

floral

花卉的
Meaning
Relating to flowers or decorated with flowers.
Example
She wore a beautiful floral dress to the party.
她穿着一件漂亮的花卉裙子去参加派对。
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。
C2 noun/adjective /ˈtraɪkʌlər/

tricolor

三色旗
Meaning
A flag with three colors; consisting of three colors.
Example
The French tricolor is one of the most famous national flags in the world.
法国的三色旗是世界上最著名的国旗之一。
B2 adjective ˌsɪm.əlˈteɪ.ni.əs

simultaneous

同时
Meaning
Occurring, operating, or done at the same time.
Example
Simultaneous crop failures affect global food supply.
同时的作物失败影响全球食品供应。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈvaɪəbl/

unviable

不可行的
Meaning
Not capable of working successfully; not feasible or practical.
Example
The project was deemed unviable due to high costs.
由于高昂的成本,该项目被认为不可行。
C2 noun /ˌpaɪroʊˈmeɪniæk/

pyromaniac

纵火狂
Meaning
A person with an uncontrollable desire to set things on fire.
Example
The pyromaniac was arrested for setting several buildings ablaze.
纵火狂因点燃多座建筑而被逮捕。
C1 adjective /ˈkoʊpiəs/

copious

大量
Meaning
abundant in supply or quantity
Example
She took copious notes during the lecture.
她在讲座期间做了大量笔记。
C1 adjective /ˈhɑːrdi/

hardy

坚韧,强健
Meaning
Strong, robust, and capable of enduring difficult conditions.
Example
Hardy plants can survive the harsh winter.
坚韧的植物能在严寒的冬季生存。
A1 noun /ˈteɪbəl/

table

桌子
Meaning
A piece of furniture with a flat top and legs, used for working at or placing items on.
Example
They placed the documents on the table.
他们把文件放在桌子上。
B2 adjective /ˌmʌltɪˈlɪŋɡwəl/

multilingual

多语种
Meaning
Able to speak or written in several languages.
Example
She grew up in a multilingual household.
她在一个多语言的家庭中长大。
B2 noun /ˈrɛlɪvənsi/

relevancy

相关性
Meaning
the quality of being closely connected or appropriate
Example
The professor questioned the relevancy of the example to the topic.
教授质疑了这个例子与主题的相关性。
A2 noun /ˈdɪfɪkəlti/

difficulty

Meaning
the state or condition of being hard to do, deal with, or understand
Example
He faced great difficulty in learning a new language.
C1 adjective /loʊθ/

loath

不情愿
Meaning
reluctant or unwilling to do something
Example
She was loath to admit her mistake in front of everyone.
她不愿意在大家面前承认她的错误。
C2 adjective /ˈfraɪəbl/

friable

脆弱
Meaning
Easily crumbled or reduced to powder.
Example
The old brick wall was friable and broke apart at a touch.
那堵老砖墙是脆弱的,轻轻一碰就破裂了。
C2 noun /ˌpraɪmoʊˈdʒɛnɪtʃər/

primogeniture

长子继承权
Meaning
The right of the firstborn child to inherit the family estate or title.
Example
Under primogeniture, the eldest son inherited the entire estate.
在长子继承制下,长子继承了整个家族产业。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛnsətɪv/

insensitive

迟钝的
Meaning
Showing or feeling no concern for others' feelings.
Example
His insensitive comment hurt her deeply.
他迟钝的评论深深伤害了她。
A1 noun /ˈwɛnzdeɪ/

wednesday

星期三
Meaning
the fourth day of the week, following Tuesday and preceding Thursday
Example
The meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday afternoon.
会议安排在星期三下午。