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C1 adjective /məˈnɒtənəs/

Monotonous

单调的; 无聊的; 重复的
Meaning
lacking in variety; tediously unvarying; boring and repetitive
Example
The monotonous sound of the rain made everyone feel sleepy.
雨的单调声音让每个人都感到困倦。
C2 adjective səˈluː.bri.əs

salubrious

有益健康的
Meaning
Health-giving; healthy; promoting health and well-being.
Example
The mountain air is salubrious and refreshing.
山中的空气有益健康且清新。
C1 verb, noun /mʊər/

moor

停泊 / 开阔的土地
Meaning
As a verb: to tie a ship so that it stays in place. As a noun: open, uncultivated land.
Example
The sailors moored the ship at the dock.
水手们把船停泊在码头。
C1 verb /slaʊtʃ/

slouch

懒散地坐
Meaning
To stand, sit, or move in a lazy or awkward way.
Example
He slouched in the chair, looking tired.
他在椅子上懒散地坐着，看起来很累。
B2 noun /ˈkrɪstəl/

crystal

水晶
Meaning
a clear, transparent mineral or glass that forms a solid structure with regular patterns
Example
She wore a necklace made of sparkling crystal.
她戴着一条闪闪发光的水晶项链。
B2 noun /ˈven.juː/

Venue

场地
Meaning
a place where an event or activity takes place
Example
The wedding venue was beautifully decorated.
婚礼场地被精美装饰。
B2 adjective /ɪˈlɛktərəl/

electoral

选举的
Meaning
related to elections or voting
Example
The electoral process in the country has been reformed in recent years.
该国的选举程序在近年来进行了改革。
A2 noun/adjective /ˈlɪvɪŋ/

living

生活 / 生计
Meaning
the state of being alive; or a way of earning money
Example
He makes his living as a teacher.
他以教师的身份谋生。
B1 noun /ˈsʌn.set/

Sunset

日落
Meaning
the time in the evening when the sun disappears below the horizon
Example
The romantic sunset painted the sky in golden colors.
浪漫的日落把天空涂上金色。
B2 noun /ˈruːmər/

Rumour

流言; 八卦; 新闻
Meaning
a currently circulating story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth; gossip
Example
There's a rumour that the company will close next month.
有传言说公司将在下个月关闭。
B1 noun /kəmˈpænjən/

companion

伙伴
Meaning
a person or animal you spend time with or travel with
Example
He was my companion during the long journey.
他是我在漫长旅程中的伴侣。
B2 adjective /ˈɡrʌm.pi/

Grumpy

脾气坏的; 易怒的;
Meaning
bad-tempered and irritable; easily annoyed
Example
He was grumpy all morning because he didn't sleep well.
他整个早上都很脾气坏，因为他睡得不好。
C2 verb /ˈeksɔːrsaɪz/

exorcise

Meaning
To drive out an evil spirit or bad influence through rituals or prayers.
Example
The priest was called to exorcise the spirit from the house.
C1 adjective /ˈfæn.sɪ.fəl/

fanciful

幻想的, 不现实的
Meaning
overimaginative, unrealistic, or whimsical
Example
The story was too fanciful to be true.
这个故事太幻想了，不可能是真的。
A2 noun dɪˈskʌʃ.ənz

discussions

讨论
Meaning
The action or process of talking about something in order to reach a decision or to exchange ideas.
Example
Discussions promote collaboration.
讨论促进合作。
B2 noun /ˌdɛm.əˈɡræf.ɪks/

Demographics

人口统计学
Meaning
Statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it.
Example
Demographics help in targeted advertising.
人口统计有助于定向广告。
C1 noun /bɑːrb/

barb

刺, 尖锐的评论
Meaning
a sharp projection such as on a fishhook; a cutting remark
Example
The fishhook has a small barb to keep the fish from escaping.
鱼钩上有一个小刺，以防止鱼逃脱。
C1 noun /ˈɔr.i.ənt/

Orient

东方，尤其是东亚国家
Meaning
the East, especially countries of eastern Asia; to determine one's position or direction
Example
Many spices come from the Orient.
许多香料来自东方。
C1 noun /juːnəˈnɪməti/

Unanimity

一致性
Meaning
complete agreement among all members of a group
Example
The committee reached unanimity on the new policy.
委员会在新政策上达成了一致意见。
C2 noun /ˈdɛvɪltrɪ/

deviltry

恶魔的诡计
Meaning
Cruel or malicious behavior; mischief with an evil aspect.
Example
The villain’s deviltry terrified the townsfolk.
恶棍的恶作剧吓坏了镇上的人。
C1 noun /ˈɡuːs.bʌmps/

goosebumps

鸡皮疙瘩
Meaning
small raised bumps on the skin caused by cold, fear, or excitement
Example
The horror movie gave me goosebumps.
那部恐怖电影让我起了鸡皮疙瘩。
C2 noun /ˈpɪkəloʊ/

piccolo

小长笛
Meaning
a small flute, higher in pitch than the regular flute
Example
She played a lively tune on the piccolo during the concert.
她在音乐会期间吹奏了生动的皮科洛旋律。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈhoʊli/

Unholy

亵渎的; 罪恶的; 亵渎的
Meaning
wicked; sinful; profane
Example
The unholy alliance between the two companies caused public outrage.
这两家公司之间的不圣洁联盟引发了公众愤怒。
C1 noun /ˌsɒl.jʊˈbɪləti/

solubility

溶解度
Meaning
The ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent.
Example
The solubility of salt in water is high.
盐在水中的溶解度很高。
C1 verb /daɪˈɡrɛs/

digress

Meaning
To leave the main subject temporarily in speech or writing.
Example
The professor began to digress from the main topic of the lecture.
C2 adjective /ɪˈmɛrɪtəs/

emeritus

荣休教授
Meaning
having retired but allowed to retain their title as an honor
Example
He is a professor emeritus at the university.
他是大学的荣休教授。
B1 noun /ˈreɪn.boʊ/

Rainbow

彩虹
Meaning
an arch of colors formed in the sky by sunlight shining through rain
Example
After the storm, a beautiful rainbow appeared in the sky.
暴风雨后，天空中出现了美丽的彩虹。
B1 noun /pɑrˈtɪs.ə.pənt/

Participant

参与者
Meaning
a person who takes part in something; someone who participates in an activity or event
Example
Every participant in the marathon received a medal.
每个马拉松参与者都收到了奖牌。
C1 noun /ˈdʊr.i.ən/

Durian

榴莲
Meaning
a large spiky tropical fruit known for its strong smell and creamy custard-like flesh
Example
Durian is known as the king of fruits in Southeast Asia despite its pungent odor.
榴莲在东南亚被誉为水果之王，尽管它散发着强烈的气味。
B2 adjective ɔːrˈɡæn.ɪk

organic

有机的
Meaning
Produced or involving production without the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or other artificial agents.
Example
Organic farming improves soil health and reduces pollution.
有机农业改善土壤健康并减少污染。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈvɪz.ə.bəl/

Invisible

看不见的
Meaning
unable to be seen; not visible to the eye
Example
The bacteria are invisible without a microscope.
细菌在没有显微镜的情况下看不见。
A2 noun /ˈɪlnəs/

illness

疾病
Meaning
A condition of being unwell or suffering from a disease.
Example
She missed school due to a serious illness.
她因为严重的疾病错过了学校。
B2 adjective /ˈstʌnɪŋ/

stunning

令人惊叹
Meaning
extremely impressive or attractive
Example
The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely stunning.
从山顶看到的景色简直令人惊叹。
C2 adjective /ˈfer.əs/

ferrous

含铁的
Meaning
containing or consisting of iron
Example
Ferrous metals are commonly used in construction.
铁金属常用于建筑中。
C1 noun /plɔɪ/

ploy

巧妙的计谋
Meaning
a clever plan or action designed to gain an advantage
Example
She used a clever ploy to win the debate.
她用了一招聪明的伎俩来赢得辩论。
B2 adverb /ˈæk.jə.rət.li/

Accurately

准确地，毫无错误地，正确地
Meaning
in an exact way, without any mistakes; precisely; correctly
Example
She accurately predicted the outcome of the election.
她准确地预测了选举结果。
B1 noun /ˈleɪ.ər/

Layer

层; 层次;
Meaning
a sheet, quantity, or thickness of material, typically one of several, covering a surface or body
Example
The cake has three layers of chocolate.
蛋糕有三层巧克力。
B1 adjective /əkˈsɛptəbəl/

acceptable

可接受的
Meaning
able to be agreed upon; satisfactory or suitable
Example
Your proposal is acceptable to the committee.
你的提议对委员会是可接受的。
C1 noun /ˈsɔːjər/

Sawyer

锯木工
Meaning
a person who saws wood, especially as an occupation
Example
The skilled sawyer cut the logs into planks.
熟练的锯木工将原木锯成木板。
C2 noun /ˈmɛzməˌrɪzəm/

mesmerism

催眠术
Meaning
A state of fascination or hypnotism.
Example
The magician held the audience in a state of mesmerism.
魔术师让观众处于催眠状态。
C2 adjective /səˈprɛsəbl̩/

suppressible

可抑制的
Meaning
capable of being restrained, controlled, or prevented
Example
The symptoms of the disease are suppressible with medication.
疾病的症状可以通过药物抑制。
B2 adjective /dɪˈzæs.trəs/

Disastrous

灾难性的
Meaning
extremely bad or unsuccessful; causing great damage
Example
The hurricane had disastrous effects on the city.
飓风对城市造成了灾难性的影响。
C1 adjective /ˈbær.ən/

Barren

荒芜的; 不毛的; 无生气的; 不生产的
Meaning
sterile; unable to produce; desolate; unproductive
Example
The barren desert stretched for miles without any vegetation.
荒凉的沙漠延伸了几英里，没有任何植被。
C1 verb /diːˈkoʊd/

decode

Meaning
to convert a coded message into a readable form; to interpret meaning
Example
The software can decode the hidden message within seconds.
B1 noun truː ˌɛdjuˈkeɪʃən

true education

真正的教育
Meaning
Genuine learning that develops both mind and character.
Example
True education builds a noble and beautiful life.
真正的教育塑造了崇高而美丽的生活。
C1 adjective /læks/

lax

宽松的, 粗心的
Meaning
Not strict, severe, or careful; negligent or careless.
Example
The security at the airport was surprisingly lax.
机场的安保令人惊讶地宽松。
B1 adverb /ˌæbsəˈluːtli/

Absolutely

完全; 彻底; 毫无例外
Meaning
completely; totally; without exception
Example
I absolutely agree with your decision.
我完全同意你的决定。
C1 noun rɪˈdʌndənsi

redundancy

冗余，过剩
Meaning
The state of being not or no longer needed or useful; superfluousness.
Example
The redundancy in the company's workforce led to many layoffs.
公司员工中的冗余导致了大量裁员。
C1 noun /ˌmælnuːˈtrɪʃən/

Malnutrition

营养不良; 缺乏营养
Meaning
Lack of proper nutrition; poor nourishment
Example
Malnutrition among children is a serious public health concern.
儿童营养不良是一个严重的公共卫生问题。
C1 adjective /ˌʌndərˈsaɪzd/

undersized

尺寸过小
Meaning
Smaller than the usual or expected size.
Example
The undersized puppy struggled to keep up with its siblings.
这只尺寸过小的小狗很难跟上它的兄弟姐妹。
B2 adjective /ˌsaɪkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

psychological

心理学的
Meaning
relating to the mind or mental processes.
Example
She studied the psychological effects of trauma on children.
她研究了创伤对儿童的心理影响。
C2 noun /ˈfuːləri/

foolery

愚蠢
Meaning
Silly or foolish behavior or actions.
Example
His constant foolery made the meeting hard to take seriously.
他不断的愚蠢让会议变得难以认真对待。
B1 noun /bʊl/

bull

公牛
Meaning
a male animal of the cattle family; sometimes refers to a strong or aggressive man
Example
The bull charged across the field towards the red flag.
公牛冲向田野上的红旗。
C1 adjective /pæˈseɪ/

passe

过时的; 过时
Meaning
no longer fashionable or current; out of date
Example
Some trends from last decade feel utterly passé now.
过去十年的一些趋势现在看起来完全过时了。
B2 noun /ˈprɒvɪns/

province

省
Meaning
a principal administrative division of certain countries or empires.
Example
The province is known for its rich cultural heritage and stunning landscapes.
这个省因其丰富的文化遗产和壮丽的自然景观而闻名。
C2 noun /ˈsweɪʒən/

suasion

劝说
Meaning
the act of persuading or influencing someone
Example
The leader used gentle suasion to win support for the plan.
领导者使用温和的劝说来赢得对计划的支持。
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。
C1 noun /əˈstuːt.nəs/

astuteness

机智
Meaning
The ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.
Example
His astuteness helped in negotiations.
他的机智在谈判中起到了帮助作用。
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。
C1 noun ˈfæl.ə.si

fallacy

谬误, 错误的信念, 错误推理
Meaning
False belief, misconception, false reasoning.
Example
The idea that success comes easy is a fallacy.
成功容易到来的这个想法是一个谬误。
B2 verb /ˈnoʊtɪfaɪ/

notify

通知
Meaning
to inform someone officially about something
Example
The manager will notify the staff about the schedule change.
经理将通知员工关于时间表的变化。
B2 adjective /rɪˈlʌktənt/

Reluctant

不情愿的; 犹豫的; 不愿意做某事;
Meaning
unwilling; hesitant; disinclined to do something;
Example
She was reluctant to share her personal information.
她不情愿分享个人信息。
A2 adverb /ˈstrɒŋɡli/

strongly

强烈地
Meaning
in a strong manner or to a great extent
Example
She strongly believes in the power of positive thinking.
她坚信积极思考的力量。
C2 noun /əˈdɛndəm/

addendum

附录
Meaning
an additional item or piece of information added at the end of a document or book
Example
The report included an addendum with updated statistics.
报告中包含了带有更新统计数据的附录。
C1 noun /ˈkɔːrdən/

cordon

警戒线
Meaning
a line or circle of police, soldiers, or guards preventing access
Example
The police set up a cordon around the crime scene.
警方在犯罪现场周围设立了封锁线。
C2 verb /ˈræpsəˌdaɪz/

rhapsodize

热情洋溢地谈论
Meaning
to speak or write with great enthusiasm and admiration
Example
He would often rhapsodize about his travels to Europe.
他常常带着极大的热情谈论他的欧洲旅行。
B2 noun ˌrɛstəˈreɪʃən

restoration

修复
Meaning
The process of returning something to its former condition.
Example
The restoration of the forest began after decades of neglect.
森林的修复开始于数十年的忽视之后。
C2 verb /ˈblækˌbɔːl/

blackball

排除
Meaning
to exclude someone socially or vote against their membership in a group or club
Example
He was blackballed from the club after the controversy.
他因争议被俱乐部除名。
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。
A2 verb /ʃaɪn/

shine

闪耀
Meaning
to give out a bright light or glow
Example
The sun will shine brightly tomorrow.
太阳明天会明亮地照耀。
B1 noun /kəmˈpleɪnt/

complaint

投诉
Meaning
a statement that something is wrong or not satisfactory
Example
The manager received a complaint from a customer about poor service.
经理收到了一名客户关于糟糕服务的投诉。
C2 adjective /dɪˈstɛnsəbl̩/

distensible

可伸展的
Meaning
Capable of being stretched or expanded.
Example
The stomach is a distensible organ that can expand after eating.
胃是一个可伸展的器官，在进食后可以膨胀。
C1 verb /səˈkʌm/

succumb

Meaning
To give in to pressure, temptation, or illness; to yield or fail to resist.
Example
He finally succumbed to his illness after a long struggle.
C1 noun /frɪndʒ/

fringe

装饰边缘 / 边界
Meaning
A decorative border of threads; the outer edge or margin of something.
Example
The festival had a fringe of small independent performances.
节日有一条小型独立表演的边缘。
B1 verb অকার্স

occurs

发生
Meaning
Happens or takes place, especially as a result of something.
Example
Snowfall occurs in regions with freezing temperatures.
在气温低于零度的地区会发生降雪。
C1 noun /dʒest/

Jest

玩笑; 笑话
Meaning
a thing said or done for amusement; a joke
Example
His comment was made in jest, not to offend anyone.
他的评论是开玩笑的，并不是为了冒犯任何人。
B2 adjective /sɪmˈbɒlɪk/

symbolic

象征性的
Meaning
serving as a symbol or representing something else
Example
The dove is symbolic of peace and freedom.
鸽子是和平与自由的象征。
C1 adjective /bɪˈriːvd/

Bereaved

丧亲
Meaning
having lost a loved one through death
Example
The bereaved family received many condolences.
丧亲的家庭收到了很多慰问。
C2 adjective /əˈɡɒɡ/

agog

Meaning
Highly excited by eagerness, curiosity, or anticipation.
Example
The children were agog with excitement as they waited for the magician to appear.
C1 noun /mɑːrʃ/

Marsh

沼泽
Meaning
An area of low-lying land that is flooded in wet seasons or at high tide
Example
The endangered birds built their nests in the protected marsh.
濒危的鸟类在受保护的沼泽中筑巢。
C2 noun /ˈæpəfθɛm/

apophthegm

简短、机智且富有教育意义的谚语或格言
Meaning
A short, pithy, and instructive saying or maxim.
Example
She always had a witty apophthegm to share at meetings.
她总是有一个机智的阿波夫塞姆，在会议上分享。
B2 noun, verb /rɪˈzɔːrt/

resort

度假村 / 最后的选择
Meaning
A place for rest or recreation; to turn to something for help or solution.
Example
They stayed at a beach resort during their vacation.
他们在度假期间住在海滩度假村。
B2 noun ˈbʌtərflaɪ ˌpɒpjəˈleɪʃən

Butterfly Population

蝴蝶种群
Meaning
The total number of butterflies in a particular area or ecosystem.
Example
The butterfly population is declining due to habitat loss.
由于栖息地丧失，蝴蝶种群正在减少。
C1 adjective /praɪˈmiːvəl/

primeval

原始
Meaning
Relating to the earliest ages in history; ancient and primitive.
Example
The explorers ventured into the primeval forest untouched by humans.
探险者进入了未曾被人类触及的原始森林。
C2 noun /ˈʃʊərəti/

surety

担保人
Meaning
a person who takes responsibility for another's performance of an undertaking, such as appearing in court or paying a debt
Example
The landlord required a surety before renting the apartment.
房东在出租公寓之前要求提供保证人。
C1 verb /ˌriːˈtʌtʃ/

retouch

修饰
Meaning
To improve or repair a picture, photograph, or image by making small changes.
Example
The photographer retouched the image to remove blemishes.
摄影师对图片进行了修饰以去除瑕疵。
C2 adjective /ˈsed.j ə.l ə s/

Sedulous

勤奋的; 努力的;
Meaning
showing dedication and diligence; persistent and careful in work
Example
She was sedulous in her research, spending hours in the library every day.
她在研究中非常勤奋，每天都在图书馆度过数小时。
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。
B1 noun /ˈprɪzənər/

prisoner

囚犯
Meaning
a person who is in prison
Example
The prisoner was granted parole after serving 10 years.
这个囚犯在服刑10年后被释放。
A2 verb /dɪˈskraɪb/

describe

描述
Meaning
to give an account of something in words, including details
Example
She described the scene vividly.
她生动地描述了场景。
C2 noun /kənˈtrɪʃ.ən/

contrition

悔恼
Meaning
the state of feeling remorseful and repentant
Example
His contrition was evident after the apology.
在道歉后，他的悔恼显而易见。
B2 noun /træŋˈkwɪl.ɪ.ti/

tranquillity

宁静
Meaning
the state of being calm, peaceful, and free from disturbance
Example
She enjoyed the tranquillity of the countryside after years in the city.
她在城市中待了多年后，享受乡村的宁静。
C1 verb /kənˈfaʊnd/

confound

Meaning
to confuse or surprise someone, often by acting against their expectations
Example
The magician's trick seemed to confound the entire audience.
C2 verb /ˈprɛsɪdʒ/

presage

预兆
Meaning
to be a sign or warning that something will happen; to foreshadow
Example
Dark clouds presage a storm.
暗云预示着一场风暴。
B2 phrase kəˈlek.tɪv ˈæk.ʃən

collective action

集体行动
Meaning
Action taken by a group of people working together toward a common goal or purpose.
Example
Collective action is needed to mitigate climate change.
集体行动对于减缓气候变化很重要。
B2 noun /ˈmɑːrkər/

marker

马克笔，标记笔
Meaning
an object used to indicate a position, place, or boundary; a pen with a thick tip used for writing or drawing
Example
He used a red marker to underline the important points.
他用红色马克笔强调了重要的要点。
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。
A2 noun/adjective /meɪl/

male

男性
Meaning
a man or boy; relating to men or boys
Example
The school has more male teachers than female teachers.
学校有更多的男性教师而非女性教师。
B1 noun /ˈɡroʊ.sər/

Grocer

杂货商
Meaning
a person who sells food and household goods in a shop
Example
The grocer has fresh vegetables and fruits in his store.
杂货商店里有新鲜的水果和蔬菜。
B2 noun /ˈtʌtʃ.daʊn/

touchdown

着陆
Meaning
the moment when an aircraft lands, or a score in American football
Example
The plane made a smooth touchdown.
飞机顺利着陆。
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。
B2 noun ɪˌlɪm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən

elimination

消除
Meaning
The complete removal or destruction of something.
Example
The elimination of emissions is a priority.
排放的消除是优先事项。
B2 noun /ˈwel.wɪʃ.ər/

Well-wisher

祝愿者
Meaning
a person who desires happiness or success for another
Example
Many well-wishers came to congratulate her on her graduation.
许多祝愿者来祝贺她毕业。
B2 noun /ˈseɪf.ɡɑːrd/

Safeguard

保护措施
Meaning
measure or action designed to protect someone or something
Example
New safeguards were implemented to prevent data breaches.
已实施新的保护措施以防止数据泄露。
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 verb /weɪn/

wane

减少
Meaning
To decrease gradually in power, intensity, or size.
Example
The moon wanes after the full moon night.
月亮在满月之夜后开始减退。
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。
B2 adverb /ˈmɪzərəbli/

Miserably

糟糕地
Meaning
in a wretched or unhappy manner; extremely badly
Example
The team performed miserably in the championship.
队伍在锦标赛中表现得非常糟糕。
C2 adjective /ˌfærɪˈseɪɪkəl/

pharisaical

伪善的
Meaning
Excessively concerned with formal rules or outward show of morality, often in a hypocritical way.
Example
His pharisaical behavior made people doubt his sincerity.
他的伪善行为让人怀疑他的真诚。
C2 verb /ɪˈmjʊər/

immure

囚禁
Meaning
to confine or enclose someone against their will
Example
The prisoner was immured in a dark cell.
囚犯被禁闭在一个黑暗的牢房里。
C2 noun /ˈɔːspɪs/

auspice

预兆, 保护
Meaning
A sign, omen, or divine token; also refers to protection or support.
Example
The project was launched under the auspice of the government.
该项目在政府的保护下启动。
B1 noun /ɡuːs/

Goose

鹅
Meaning
large waterbird with a long neck and webbed feet
Example
The goose swam gracefully across the pond.
那只鹅优雅地游过池塘。
B1 adjective /ˈsuːtəbl/

suitable

合适
Meaning
appropriate or right for a particular person, purpose, or situation
Example
This dress is suitable for the wedding.
这件裙子适合婚礼。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈspiːdiənt/

inexpedient

不合适
Meaning
Not advisable, suitable, or practical in the circumstances.
Example
It would be inexpedient to invest without proper research.
在没有适当研究的情况下进行投资是不合适的。
B1 verb /tɛnd/

tend

倾向/照顾
Meaning
To regularly behave in a particular way or to take care of something.
Example
She tends to wake up early in the morning.
她倾向于早上早起。
C2 verb /ˌmɪsæprɪˈhɛnd/

misapprehend

误解
Meaning
to misunderstand or misinterpret something
Example
He misapprehended the teacher’s instructions and did the task incorrectly.
他误解了老师的指示，错误地做了任务。
A2 noun /skɜːrt/

Skirt

裙子
Meaning
a garment that hangs from the waist and covers part or all of the legs
Example
She chose a blue skirt to match her blouse.
她选择了一条蓝色的裙子，以配合她的衬衫。
B1 noun /ˈnætʃərəl dɪˈzæstər/

natural disaster

自然灾害
Meaning
a catastrophic event caused by natural processes of the Earth that results in significant damage, destruction, or loss of life
Example
The coastal town was devastated by a natural disaster.
这座沿海城镇被一场自然灾害摧毁了。
B2 adjective /əˈsɪdɪk/

acidic

酸性的
Meaning
containing acid; having a sour taste; sharp or biting in tone
Example
The lemon has an acidic taste that makes your mouth pucker.
柠檬的味道很酸。
C2 verb /əˈniːl/

anneal

通过加热使硬化
Meaning
To heat and cool metal or glass to make it stronger or less brittle.
Example
The blacksmith annealed the steel to improve its durability.
铁匠为了提高钢的耐久性进行了退火。
C1 noun /ˈvænɡɑːrd/

vanguard

先锋
Meaning
the forefront of an action, movement, or military force
Example
The company is at the vanguard of technological innovation.
该公司处于技术创新的先锋地位。