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A2 noun /muːn/

Moon

月亮
Meaning
the natural satellite of the earth, visible at night by reflected light from the sun
Example
The full moon shines brightly in the night sky.
满月在夜空中明亮地闪烁
B2 adjective /ˈrʌn daʊn/

run-down

破旧的
Meaning
in a poor condition; worn out or neglected
Example
They live in a run-down house at the edge of town.
他们住在城市边缘的一座破旧的房子里。
B2 noun /dɪˈfɛndər/

defender

防守者
Meaning
a person who protects someone or something from harm or attack
Example
The defender blocked the shot and saved the goal.
防守者挡住了射门并拯救了进球。
C2 noun /ˈæntɪk/

antic

滑稽
Meaning
a playful, funny, or silly act or gesture
Example
The children laughed at the clown’s antics.
孩子们笑着看小丑的滑稽动作。
B2 noun/verb /ˌoʊvərˈlæp/

overlap

Meaning
To extend over and cover partly; an area where things coincide.
Example
The two meetings overlap by an hour.
C1 noun /ˌræʃəˈnæl/

rationale

基本原因
Meaning
the underlying reason or explanation for something
Example
The rationale behind his decision was clearly explained.
他决定背后的理由被清楚地解释了。
C2 adjective /ɪˈfɛktʃuəl/

effectual

有效的
Meaning
producing a desired or intended effect, often used in formal contexts
Example
Her effectual efforts brought peace to the community.
她的有效努力为社区带来了和平。
A1 noun /bɜːrd/

bird

Meaning
a warm-blooded animal with feathers and wings that usually lays eggs and can often fly
Example
A bird was singing on the tree branch.
一只鸟在树枝上唱歌。
B2 noun /ˈkiː.pər/

Keeper

守卫者; 看护人;
Meaning
a person whose job it is to guard or take care of something or someone; a goalkeeper
Example
The zoo keeper fed the animals every morning at eight o'clock.
动物园管理员每天早上八点喂食动物。
B1 noun /reɪ/

ray

光线
Meaning
a narrow beam of light, heat, or radiation
Example
A ray of sunlight broke through the clouds.
一束阳光穿透了云层。
C1 noun /ˈæltoʊ/

alto

高音 (成人歌唱声部)
Meaning
the second highest adult singing voice, between soprano and tenor
Example
She sang the alto part in the choir beautifully.
她在合唱团中美妙地唱着高音部分。
B2 noun /kənˈdʌktər/

conductor

指挥 / 导电材料
Meaning
a person who directs a performance or someone who collects fares on public transport; or a material that conducts electricity
Example
The conductor waved his baton to start the orchestra.
指挥挥动他的指挥棒开始了乐团的演奏。
A2 noun /blʌd/

Blood

血液
Meaning
the red liquid that circulates in the arteries and veins of humans and animals, carrying oxygen to and carbon dioxide from the tissues of the body
Example
The doctor took a blood sample for testing.
医生取了一个血样进行测试。
A1 adjective /ɡriːn/

Green

绿色
Meaning
of a color intermediate between blue and yellow in the spectrum; colored like grass or emeralds
Example
The green leaves on the trees look fresh after the rain.
树上的绿色叶子在雨后看起来很新鲜。
B2 noun /kɔːrd/

chord

和弦
Meaning
A group of musical notes played or sung together; also a straight line segment joining two points on a curve.
Example
She strummed a simple chord on the guitar.
她在吉他上弹奏了一个简单的和弦。
C2 noun /ˌproʊɪˈbɪʃənɪst/

prohibitionist

禁酒主义者
Meaning
A person who supports or advocates prohibition, especially of alcohol.
Example
The prohibitionist campaigned against the sale of liquor in the town.
禁酒主义者在城里反对酒类销售的运动。
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 verb /prəˈlɪf.ə.reɪt/

proliferate

扩散
Meaning
To increase rapidly in numbers; to grow or spread quickly and extensively.
Example
Startups tend to proliferate in a thriving economy.
初创公司在繁荣的经济中往往会迅速扩展。
B2 verb /əˈstɒnɪʃ/

astonish

使震惊
Meaning
to surprise someone greatly; to fill with sudden wonder or amazement
Example
The magician’s final trick astonished the entire audience.
魔术师的最后一个表演使所有观众感到震惊。
C1 adjective /ˈdaʊn.kæst/

downcast

Meaning
feeling sad, dejected, or with lowered eyes
Example
He looked downcast after hearing the bad news.
A2 verb /dəˈrɛkt/ or /daɪˈrɛkt/

direct

指导
Meaning
to manage or control the course of something; to give instructions
Example
She directed the team to complete the project on time.
她指示团队按时完成项目。
B2 adjective /ˈkæθəlɪk/

catholic

天主教的
Meaning
Including a wide variety; all-embracing; relating to the Roman Catholic Church.
Example
She has catholic tastes in music, enjoying everything from jazz to opera.
她有天主教的音乐口味,从爵士乐到歌剧都喜欢。
B1 adjective /ʌnˈklɪər/

unclear

不清楚
Meaning
not easy to understand; vague or ambiguous
Example
The instructions were unclear, so I asked for clarification.
说明不清楚,所以我要求澄清。
A2 noun ˈfriː.dəm

freedom

自由
Meaning
The power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint.
Example
Freedom empowers self-expression.
自由促进自我表达。
C2 adjective /ˌdɪskəmˈbɑːbjuleɪtɪd/

discombobulated

困惑
Meaning
confused and disoriented; feeling unsettled
Example
She looked discombobulated after hearing the unexpected news.
她听到那条意外的消息后,看起来很困惑。
C2 noun /ˈlɛtʃ.əri/

lechery

色欲
Meaning
excessive or offensive sexual desire; lustfulness
Example
The novel depicted the lechery of corrupt nobles.
这本小说描述了腐化贵族的色欲。
C2 noun /ˈkæm.fər/

Camphor

樟脑
Meaning
a white crystalline substance with a strong aromatic smell, used in medicine and religious ceremonies
Example
The temple was filled with the fragrant smoke of burning camphor.
寺庙里充满了燃烧的樟脑散发出的芳香烟雾。
C1 noun /ˈpaɪ.ə.ti/

Piety

虔诚
Meaning
the quality of being religious or reverent; devout religious belief and practice
Example
His piety was evident in his daily prayers.
他的虔诚在他每天的祈祷中显而易见。
C2 adjective /ˌmælˈoʊdərəs/

malodorous

难闻的
Meaning
Having a very unpleasant smell.
Example
The malodorous room made everyone leave quickly.
那个难闻的房间让所有人迅速离开。
C2 noun /ˌkɒnvəˈluːʃən/

convolution

卷曲,复杂的转折或结构
Meaning
a twist, coil, or a complex and intricate shape or arrangement
Example
The brain has many convolutions that increase its surface area.
大脑有许多卷曲的形状,增加了其表面积。
C1 verb /ˈdɛnɪˌɡreɪt/

denigrate

贬低
Meaning
to criticize unfairly; to belittle or disparage someone or something
Example
He was quick to denigrate the achievements of his colleagues.
他很快就贬低了同事们的成就。
B2 adjective /ˈlʌvəbl̩/

loveable

幸福
Meaning
easy to love; endearing or charming
Example
The puppy was so loveable that everyone wanted to hold it.
当她收到奖项时,她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
C1 noun /trænsˈfjuːʒən/

transfusion

输血
Meaning
the process of transferring blood or another fluid into a person's vein
Example
The patient received a blood transfusion after the accident.
事故后病人接受了输血。
B1 noun /ˌɒp.əˈtjuː.nə.ti/

opportunity

机会
Meaning
A favorable chance or set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something.
Example
She seized the opportunity to study abroad.
她抓住了去国外学习的机会。
C2 adjective /stɛnˈtɔːriən/

stentorian

震耳欲聋
Meaning
Extremely loud and powerful in sound.
Example
The teacher’s stentorian voice quieted the noisy classroom.
老师那震耳欲聋的声音让嘈杂的教室安静了下来。
C2 noun /ɛˌspriː də ˈkɔːr/

esprit de corps

团队精神
Meaning
A feeling of pride, fellowship, and loyalty shared by members of a group.
Example
The team's esprit de corps was evident in their cooperative effort.
团队的精神在他们的合作努力中显而易见。
B2 noun /ˈkɒn.ʃəs.nəs/

consciousness

意识
Meaning
The state of being aware of and able to think about one's existence, sensations, thoughts, and surroundings.
Example
Meditation helps improve consciousness and clarity of thought.
冥想有助于提高意识和思维的清晰度。
C1 adjective /ˌsɛm.iˈæn.ju.əl/

semiannual

半年一次
Meaning
Occurring twice a year; every six months.
Example
The company holds a semiannual meeting with all employees.
公司每六个月举行一次会议。
C1 verb /ˈmɪŋɡl/

mingle

Meaning
to mix or combine; to move among people and engage socially
Example
Guests mingled at the party, chatting and laughing together.
B2 adjective /ˈhɑːrmləs/

Harmless

无害的; 无辜的; 安全的
Meaning
not able or likely to cause harm; innocent; safe
Example
The snake looks dangerous but it's actually harmless.
蛇看起来很危险,但它实际上是无害的。
B2 noun /ˈleɪzər/

laser

激光
Meaning
a device that emits a concentrated beam of light
Example
The doctor used a laser to perform eye surgery.
医生使用激光进行眼部手术。
C2 noun /ˈɪnsələns/

insolence

厚颜无耻
Meaning
rude or disrespectful behavior
Example
The teacher was shocked by the student's insolence.
老师对学生的厚颜无耻感到震惊。
B2 noun /ˈækjərəsi/

Accuracy

准确性; 精确度
Meaning
the quality of being correct or precise; exactness
Example
The accuracy of the measurements is very important.
测量的准确性非常重要。
C1 noun, verb /dɪsˈɑːnər/

dishonor

Meaning
a state of shame or loss of respect; to bring shame upon someone or something
Example
The soldier felt he had brought dishonor to his family.
C2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈreɪndʒ/

disarrange

弄乱
Meaning
to disturb the order or arrangement of something
Example
The wind disarranged her hair.
风把她的头发弄乱了。
C2 verb /breɪ/

bray

驴叫
Meaning
To make a loud, harsh sound like a donkey.
Example
The donkey began to bray loudly in the field.
驴子在田地里开始大声叫。
C2 verb /ˌɪmpɔːrˈtuːn/

importune

反复请求
Meaning
To ask someone persistently or pressingly for something
Example
The child importuned his mother for a new toy.
孩子反复请求母亲给他买一个新玩具。
B1 adjective /ʃɛrd/

shared

共享
Meaning
used, done, or experienced by two or more people together
Example
They live in a shared apartment near the university.
他们住在大学附近的一间共享公寓里。
B1 noun /tɪn/

tin

Meaning
a metal container; a chemical element (Sn)
Example
She bought a tin of biscuits from the store.
她从商店买了一罐饼干。
C1 noun /ˈriːpər/

reaper

割草和收获作物的人或机器
Meaning
a person or machine that cuts and gathers crops
Example
The reaper moved slowly through the golden fields.
瑞珀缓缓地穿过金色的田野。
C1 adjective /ɪkˈstɛnjueɪtɪŋ/

extenuating

减轻的
Meaning
serving to make a fault or an offense seem less serious
Example
She asked for leniency due to extenuating circumstances.
她因减轻的情况请求宽恕。
C1 noun /ˌrɛkwɪˈzɪʃən/

requisition

要求
Meaning
An official order laying claim to the use of property or materials; a formal demand or request.
Example
The manager submitted a requisition for new office supplies.
经理提交了新的办公室用品的要求。
C2 noun /kɒɡˈnoʊmən/

cognomen

姓氏 / 绰号
Meaning
A family name or surname; an additional name or nickname.
Example
His cognomen became widely known in literary circles.
他的姓氏在文学界广为人知。
C1 noun /ˈsaɪnəs/

sinus

鼻窦
Meaning
A cavity within a bone or tissue, especially those in the bones of the face connected with the nasal cavities.
Example
He suffered from a sinus infection that caused headaches.
他因鼻窦感染而痛苦,导致头痛。
C2 noun /pɜːrtʃt raɪs/

Perched rice

膨化米
Meaning
puffed rice; rice that has been heated and puffed into light, crispy grains
Example
I enjoy eating puffed rice as a healthy snack.
我喜欢把膨化米当作健康的小吃。
C2 adjective /ˈleɪ.tɪʃ/

latish

稍微晚一点
Meaning
Somewhat late; occurring or arriving later than usual but not very late.
Example
We arrived latish to the party but still caught most of the fun.
我们稍微晚一点到达了聚会,但仍然赶上了大部分的乐趣。
C2 verb /ˈnɪɡəl/

niggle

Meaning
to cause slight but persistent annoyance, discomfort, or worry
Example
A small doubt niggled at her mind.
C1 noun ˈwaɪldlaɪf ˈkɔːrɪdɔːrz

wildlife corridors

野生动物走廊
Meaning
Areas of habitat connecting wildlife populations separated by human activities or structures.
Example
Wildlife corridors connect fragmented habitats, enabling species migration.
野生动物走廊连接破碎的栖息地,促进物种迁徙。
B2 adjective /ˈpɛti/

petty

琐碎
Meaning
Of little importance or trivial; also describes a person overly concerned with small or unimportant matters.
Example
She often gets upset over the most petty things.
她经常为最琐碎的事情感到不安。
C2 verb /sweɪð/

swathe

Meaning
To wrap or cover closely or completely.
Example
She swathed the baby in a soft blanket.
C2 verb /pɔːrˈtɛnd/

portend

预示
Meaning
To be a sign or warning that something, especially something bad, is going to happen.
Example
Dark clouds portend a storm.
暗云预示着暴风雨。
C1 verb /ˈtrɪkl̩/

trickle

涓滴
Meaning
To flow or fall in a small, slow stream or drops.
Example
Water began to trickle down the wall after the heavy rain.
在强烈的雨后,水开始慢慢地沿墙流下。
C1 adjective /ˈspraɪtli/

sprightly

活泼
Meaning
full of energy and life; lively
Example
The sprightly old man danced with joy at the wedding.
那位活泼的老人高兴地在婚礼上跳舞。
C2 noun /ˈmeɪleɪ/

melee

混乱的打斗
Meaning
A noisy, confused fight or crowd situation.
Example
A melee broke out during the football match.
在足球比赛中爆发了一场混乱的打斗。
B2 noun /ˌkɑn.trəˈdɪk.ʃən/

Contradiction

矛盾; 不一致
Meaning
a combination of statements, ideas, or features which are opposed to one another; inconsistency
Example
There was a clear contradiction between his words and his actions.
他的言辞与行动之间存在明显的矛盾。
C2 noun /ˈmæntl̩/

mantel

壁炉上的架子
Meaning
A shelf above a fireplace, often used for decoration.
Example
She placed family photos on the mantel above the fireplace.
她把家庭照片放在壁炉上的架子上。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈflɛdʒd/

unfledged

未经训练的
Meaning
Inexperienced, immature, or not fully developed.
Example
The unfledged writer struggled to complete his first novel.
这个未经训练的作家难以完成他的第一本小说。
A2 adjective /ˈnɪəˌbaɪ/

nearby

附近
Meaning
close to a particular place or person
Example
The nearest gas station is nearby.
最近的加油站就在附近。
B2 adjective /ɪˈtɜː.nəl/

Eternal

永恒的; 无尽的; 不朽的; 永远
Meaning
lasting or existing forever; without end or beginning; everlasting
Example
Their love seemed eternal and unbreakable.
他们的爱似乎永恒且不可打破。
A2 noun /ˈkæm.əl/

Camel

骆驼
Meaning
a large animal with one or two humps on its back that lives in hot dry places
Example
The camel walked slowly across the desert sand.
骆驼慢慢地走过沙漠的沙子。
C1 noun /ˈfræk.tʃər/

Fracture

骨折; 骨裂
Meaning
the cracking or breaking of a hard object or material; a break in a bone
Example
The doctor confirmed that he had a hairline fracture in his wrist.
医生确认他在手腕上有一条细小的骨折。
C1 noun/verb /freɪ/

fray

争斗, 磨损
Meaning
As a noun, a fight or heated dispute; as a verb, to unravel or wear out through friction.
Example
He tried to stay calm, but his nerves began to fray during the argument.
他试图保持冷静,但在争论中他的神经开始磨损。
A2 noun əˈlɪm.pɪk ɡeɪmz

Olympic Games

奥林匹克运动会
Meaning
The world's largest international sports competition held every four years, bringing together athletes from different countries to compete in various sports.
Example
The Olympic Games bring together the world's top athletes.
奥林匹克运动会汇聚了世界上最顶尖的运动员。
A2 verb /ɪɡˈnɔːr/

ignore

忽视
Meaning
to refuse to take notice of; to disregard intentionally
Example
She decided to ignore the rude comments.
她决定忽视那些粗鲁的评论。
C2 noun /ɪˈmɛtɪk/

emetic

呕吐药
Meaning
a substance that causes vomiting
Example
The doctor administered an emetic to remove the poison.
医生给病人使用了呕吐药以清除毒素。
B2 adjective /ˈædvɜːrs/

Adverse

不利的; 负面的; 有害的
Meaning
harmful; unfavorable; opposing; negative
Example
The adverse weather conditions forced them to cancel the event.
恶劣的天气条件迫使他们取消了活动。
B2 adjective /njuːˈtrɪʃ.əs/

Nutritious

有营养的
Meaning
containing substances that help the body grow and stay healthy; nourishing
Example
Eating nutritious food helps maintain good health.
吃有营养的食物有助于保持身体健康。
C1 noun /dɪˈstɔːrʃən/

distortion

扭曲,错误呈现
Meaning
the action of twisting, changing, or misrepresenting the shape, sound, or truth of something
Example
There was a distortion in the radio signal.
广播信号中存在扭曲。
C1 verb /kənˈspaɪər/

conspire

密谋
Meaning
to secretly plan with others to do something harmful or illegal
Example
They conspired to overthrow the government.
他们密谋推翻政府。
C1 noun, verb /ˈliːvər/ or /ˈlɛvər/

lever

杠杆,刚性杆
Meaning
a rigid bar used to move or lift heavy objects; to move something using leverage.
Example
He used a lever to lift the heavy stone.
他使用了一个杠杆来举起重石。
B2 noun /əˈdʒʌstmənt/

adjustment

Meaning
a small change made to improve something or make it work better
Example
The doctor made an adjustment to the patient’s medication.
B1 verb /ˈhɛdɪŋ/

heading

驶向
Meaning
Moving in a particular direction.
Example
The ship is heading toward Antarctica.
船只正驶向南极洲。
C1 adjective /ˈstɪltɪd/

stilted

做作的, 不自然的
Meaning
Speech or writing that is stiff, unnatural, or overly formal.
Example
His speech sounded stilted and rehearsed.
他的演讲听起来做作且预先排练过。
B2 noun /ˈbɪtərnəs/

Bitterness

苦涩
Meaning
anger and disappointment at being treated unfairly; resentment; a sharp, unpleasant taste
Example
She spoke with bitterness about her former employer.
她谈到了对以前雇主的愤怒。
C1 adjective /ˈɡʌl.ə.bəl/

gullible

容易上当的
Meaning
Easily deceived or tricked.
Example
She was so gullible that she believed every rumor.
她如此容易上当,以至于相信了每个谣言。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːr.tɪ.tjuːd/

fortitude

坚韧
Meaning
Courage in pain or adversity; mental and emotional strength in facing difficulty.
Example
She faced adversity with great fortitude.
她以巨大的勇气面对困境。
C2 noun /əkˈsɛʃən/

accession

登基 / 接受协议
Meaning
the attainment of a position of rank or power, especially a monarch or president; the formal acceptance of an agreement or treaty
Example
The king's accession to the throne was celebrated with great ceremony.
国王登基的仪式盛大举行。
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。
B1 noun /ˈjuːs.fəl.nəs/

Usefulness

有用性
Meaning
the quality of being useful; practical value or helpfulness
Example
The usefulness of this tool became apparent during the project.
这个工具的有用性在项目过程中变得显而易见。
C2 noun /ˈdjʊərəns/

durance

监禁
Meaning
imprisonment or confinement
Example
The prisoner spent years in durance before his release.
囚犯在被释放之前在监禁中度过了多年。
C1 noun /kæsˈkeɪd/

Cascade

瀑布; 一系列阶段或操作
Meaning
a waterfall; a succession of stages or operations
Example
The mountain cascade created a beautiful natural swimming pool below.
山间瀑布在下面形成了一个美丽的自然游泳池。
C2 adjective /ˈlɪsɪt/

licit

合法
Meaning
Permitted by law or by rules; legal.
Example
The trade of certain goods is licit under international law.
某些商品的贸易在国际法下是合法的。
C2 verb /ʌnˈkaʊtʃ/

uncouch

从沙发上移开(罕见用法)
Meaning
to remove from a couch or to release from being laid down (rare/archaic usage)
Example
The surgeon attempted to uncouch the cataract.
外科医生试图去除白内障。
C1 adjective /ræpt/

Rapt

着迷的
Meaning
completely fascinated or absorbed by what one is seeing or hearing
Example
The children listened with rapt attention to the storyteller.
孩子们专心听故事讲述者的话。
A2 adjective /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/

amazing

惊人
Meaning
causing great surprise or wonder; astonishing
Example
The magician performed an amazing trick.
魔术师表演了一个惊人的魔术。
C1 adjective /ˈpʊʃi/

pushy

强迫的
Meaning
excessively assertive or aggressive, often annoyingly so
Example
The salesperson was too pushy, which drove customers away.
销售员太强迫了,导致顾客远离。
B1 noun /ˈrʌbər/

rubber

幸福
Meaning
a tough elastic substance made from the latex of tropical plants or synthetically, used for making tires, boots, and other products.
Example
The tires are made of natural rubber.
她收到奖项时无法掩饰自己的幸福。
B1 noun /ˈspæroʊ/

Sparrow

麻雀
Meaning
small brown and grey bird commonly found in cities and towns
Example
The sparrow chirped cheerfully from the tree branch.
麻雀愉快地从树枝上啁啾。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈsɪdərət/

inconsiderate

不体贴
Meaning
Thoughtless; showing a lack of concern for others.
Example
It was inconsiderate of him to play loud music late at night.
他在深夜播放大声音乐,显得很不体贴。
C2 adjective /dɪˈsɛnʃəs/

dissentious

引起分裂的
Meaning
Causing or likely to cause disagreement and conflict.
Example
His dissentious remarks divided the group further.
他那具有分裂性的评论使得小组更加分裂。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈmʌltɪfɔːrm/

multiform

多形式
Meaning
Having many different forms or appearances.
Example
The festival was a multiform celebration of art, music, and culture.
这个节日是艺术、音乐和文化的多形式庆祝。
C2 noun /ˈaɪ.lət/

islet

小岛
Meaning
A very small island.
Example
The fishermen rested on a tiny islet before continuing their journey.
渔民们在继续他们的旅程之前,在一个小岛上休息。
B2 noun /kənˈsɛnt/

consent

同意
Meaning
permission for something to happen or agreement to do something
Example
She gave her consent before the operation.
她在手术前给了她的同意。
C1 noun /ˈpraɪ.mər/ (US), /ˈprɪm.ər/ (UK)

primer

入门书籍,底漆
Meaning
A basic introductory book or a substance used to prepare a surface for painting.
Example
He read a primer on programming before starting his course.
他在开始他的课程之前,阅读了一本编程入门书籍。
C2 noun /ˈnes.lɪŋ/

Nestling

雏鸟
Meaning
a young bird that has not yet left its nest
Example
The mother bird fed the hungry nestling with worms.
母鸟用虫子喂饥饿的小鸟。
B2 noun /ˌaʊtˈsaɪdə(r)/

outsider

局外人
Meaning
a person who is not accepted as a member of a particular group or community
Example
As a new student, she often felt like an outsider at school.
作为新生,她常常觉得自己在学校是个局外人。
A2 noun /sɔːs/

Sauce

Meaning
a liquid or semi-liquid substance served with food to add moisture and flavor
Example
She added tomato sauce to her pasta.
她在她的意大利面上加了番茄酱。
B2 noun /ˈtrædʒ.ə.di/

Tragedy

悲剧; 灾难
Meaning
an event causing great suffering, destruction, and distress; a serious drama with an unhappy ending
Example
The earthquake was a tragedy that affected thousands of families.
地震是一场悲剧,影响了数千个家庭。
C1 adjective/verb /ˈleɪ.bərd/

labored

吃力
Meaning
done with great effort and difficulty; or past tense of labor
Example
He gave a labored explanation that confused the audience.
他给出了一个吃力的解释,令观众感到困惑。
B2 adjective /hɪˈlɛəriəs/

hilarious

极其有趣
Meaning
Extremely funny or amusing.
Example
The comedian told a hilarious story that had everyone laughing.
那位喜剧演员讲了一个极其有趣的故事,让每个人都笑了。
B1 noun pɔːrt

Port

港口
Meaning
A town or city with a harbor where ships load or unload.
Example
Ports improve maritime trade.
港口促进了海上贸易。
B2 verb /ˈwiːkən/

Weaken

削弱
Meaning
to make or become less strong or powerful
Example
The illness weakened his immune system significantly.
这场疾病显著削弱了他的免疫系统。
B2 adjective /prəˈfɪʃ.ənt/

proficient

熟练
Meaning
Competent or skilled in doing or using something; having great knowledge or experience.
Example
She is highly proficient in multiple languages.
她在多种语言方面非常熟练。
A1 noun /reɪn/

Rain

Meaning
water that falls from clouds in small drops
Example
The heavy rain forced us to stay indoors.
大雨迫使我们待在室内。
C1 verb /dɪˈsɛnt/

dissent

Meaning
To hold or express opinions that are different from those officially accepted.
Example
Several members dissented from the majority decision.
B1 noun /ˈspɪn.ɪtʃ/

Spinach

菠菜
Meaning
a vegetable with large dark green leaves that are eaten cooked or uncooked
Example
Fresh spinach is very nutritious.
新鲜的菠菜非常有营养。
C2 noun /skæd/

scad

斯卡德鱼
Meaning
A type of fish of the jack family; also informally means a large number or quantity.
Example
The fisherman caught a scad in the net.
渔夫在网中抓住了一条斯卡德。
C1 noun /ˈnɒs.trɪl/

Nostril

鼻孔
Meaning
either of the two openings in the nose through which air passes
Example
The doctor checked each nostril for any blockage.
医生检查了每个鼻孔,寻找任何阻塞物。
C2 noun /ˈbrɪn.dʒəl/

Brinjal

茄子
Meaning
a large purple vegetable that is white inside; also called eggplant
Example
My mother cooked brinjal curry for lunch.
我妈妈做了茄子咖喱作为午餐。
C2 noun /ˌmɛtəmˌsaɪˈkoʊsɪs/

metempsychosis

灵魂的转生
Meaning
The supposed transmigration of the soul, especially its reincarnation after death.
Example
Ancient philosophers often debated the idea of metempsychosis.
古代哲学家常常讨论灵魂的转生。