C1 noun /ˈmɔːr.ɡɪʤ/

Mortgage

按揭

Meaning

a legal agreement by which a bank lends money to buy property

Example

They took out a mortgage to buy their first house.

他们拿出按揭贷款买了第一套房子。

B1 noun ˈdɪdʒ.ɪ.təl tuːlz

digital tools

数字工具

Meaning

Electronic software and applications used for learning and educational purposes.

Example

Schools are integrating digital tools to enhance learning.

学校正在整合数字工具来增强学习效果。

C1 noun /ˈhɑː.mɪ.saɪd/

Homicide

谋杀

Meaning

the deliberate and unlawful killing of one person by another; murder

Example

The detective was assigned to investigate the homicide that occurred downtown last night.

侦探被指派调查昨晚发生在市中心的谋杀案。

A2 adjective, noun /ˈkloʊsər/

closer

更近，结束者

Meaning

more near in distance or relationship; someone or something that concludes an activity

Example

She moved closer to the window.

她走得更靠近窗户。

A2 noun /ˈkɔːrnər/

corner

角落

Meaning

the place where two edges or sides meet

Example

The store is just around the corner.

商店就在拐角处。

C2 noun /ˈskʌl.i.ən/

scullion

厨房仆人

Meaning

a servant assigned the most menial kitchen tasks

Example

In medieval times, a scullion was responsible for cleaning pots and pans.

在中世纪，厨房仆人负责清洁锅碗和煎锅。

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。

A1 adverb /ˈnɛvər/

never

从不

Meaning

at no time in the past or future; not ever

Example

I have never seen such a beautiful sunset.

我从未见过如此美丽的日落。

A2 noun /tʃɜːrtʃ/

church

教堂

Meaning

a building used for public Christian worship

Example

The old church in the village was built in the 18th century.

村里的古老教堂建于18世纪。

C2 noun /ˌpɜːrspɪˈkjuːəti/

perspicuity

清晰度

Meaning

Clarity and ease in speech or writing; the quality of being clearly expressed.

Example

The perspicuity of his lecture made it easy for students to understand complex topics.

他的讲座的清晰度让学生们很容易理解复杂的课题。

B2 noun /θɛft/

theft

偷竊

Meaning

the action or crime of stealing

Example

The theft of his wallet was reported to the police.

他的錢包被報告給警方。

C2 noun /ˈbroʊmiːn/

bromine

溴

Meaning

a dark red, dense, toxic liquid element used in making dyes, flame retardants, and medications

Example

Bromine is commonly used in water treatment chemicals.

溴通常用于水处理化学品中。

C1 noun /ˈdrɛsˌmeɪkər/

dressmaker

女裁缝

Meaning

A person who makes or alters women's clothing professionally.

Example

The dressmaker crafted a beautiful gown for the bride.

女裁缝为新娘制作了一件漂亮的礼服。

C2 noun /kɒzˈmɒɡ.ə.ni/

cosmogony

宇宙起源学

Meaning

the study or theory of the origin of the universe

Example

The book provides an overview of different cosmogonies throughout history.

这本书提供了关于历史上不同宇宙起源学的概述。

nicely

很好地

Meaning

in a pleasant, kind, or satisfactory manner; carefully and appropriately

Example

She explained the problem nicely so everyone could understand.

她把问题解释得很好，让大家都明白了。

B2 noun/verb /stʌmp/

stump

树桩，困惑

Meaning

the base of a tree left after the trunk is cut down; to puzzle or confuse

Example

The question completely stumped the students.

这个问题完全困扰了学生。

C2 verb /pɑːrtʃ/

parch

使干燥

Meaning

to make something extremely dry, especially by exposure to heat

Example

The scorching sun began to parch the fields.

炙热的太阳开始把田地弄干。

C1 adjective /ˈflæʃi/

flashy

华丽的，炫耀的

Meaning

ostentatious or showy in a way that attracts attention

Example

He drove a flashy sports car through the city streets.

他开着一辆华丽的跑车穿过城市街道。

C2 adjective /laɪˈsɛnʃəs/

licentious

放荡不羁

Meaning

Lacking moral restraint; disregarding accepted rules of conduct.

Example

The novel was criticized for its licentious themes.

这部小说因其放荡不羁的主题而受到批评。

C1 noun /ˈbɜːrθraɪt/

birthright

出生权利

Meaning

A privilege or possession that a person has from birth.

Example

Freedom is considered a birthright of every individual.

自由被认为是每个人的出生权利。

B1 verb /ʃaʊt/

shout

喊叫

Meaning

to say something very loudly

Example

He shouted at the top of his lungs to get their attention.

他尽可能大声地喊叫，以引起他们的注意。

C1 adjective /ˌɛvərˈlæstɪŋ/

everlasting

永恒的

Meaning

Lasting forever or for an indefinitely long time.

Example

The poet wrote about his everlasting love for nature.

诗人写下了他对大自然永恒的爱。

C1 verb /ˈlɪtɪˌɡeɪt/

litigate

诉讼

Meaning

to engage in legal proceedings or take a dispute to court

Example

The company decided to litigate the contract dispute.

公司决定就合同争议提起诉讼。

C1 adjective /ˈtɒrɪd/

torrid

非常炎热和干燥；充满强烈情感或激情

Meaning

Very hot and dry; full of strong emotions or passion.

Example

The desert heat was torrid during the day.

沙漠的热量白天非常炎热。

B1 adjective ɪˈfek.tɪv

effective

有效的

Meaning

Successful in producing a desired or intended result; having the power to influence or produce a result.

Example

Effective policies drive organizational success.

有效的政策推动组织成功。

C1 verb /mɪns/

mince

切碎

Meaning

to cut into very small pieces; to walk with short quick steps

Example

She minced the garlic for the recipe.

她把大蒜切成末以用于这道菜的配方。

B2 noun /ˌɔːltəˈreɪʃən/

alteration

改变

Meaning

a change or modification made to something

Example

The tailor made an alteration to the suit.

裁缝对西装做了改变。

C1 adjective /ˈfrɔːdjʊlənt/

fraudulent

欺诈的

Meaning

Involving or using deceit, especially criminal deception.

Example

He was arrested for making fraudulent insurance claims.

他因提交欺诈性保险索赔而被捕。

C2 verb /əˈleɪ/

allay

缓解

Meaning

to reduce the intensity of fear, worry, or pain; to calm

Example

The teacher tried to allay the students’ fears before the exam.

老师在考试前试图缓解学生们的恐惧。

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。

C1 noun /ˈælɪbaɪ/

alibi

不在场证明

Meaning

A claim or piece of evidence that one was elsewhere when an act, typically a crime, was committed.

Example

She had a strong alibi that proved she was at the cinema during the theft.

她有一个强有力的辩解，证明她在偷窃发生时在电影院。

C1 adjective /ˈræspi/

raspy

沙哑

Meaning

having a harsh, rough, or grating sound

Example

His raspy voice revealed years of smoking.

他的沙哑声音揭示了多年的吸烟。

C1 noun /əˈdʒɪl.ɪ.ti/

agility

灵活性

Meaning

Ability to work quickly and easily, both physically and mentally.

Example

Mental agility is essential for problem-solving.

思维敏捷对解决问题至关重要。

B1 noun /bʌntʃ/

Bunch

束; 丛; 捆

Meaning

a number of things of the same type fastened together or occurring close together

Example

She picked a bunch of flowers from the garden for her mother.

她为母亲从花园里摘了一束花。

C2 noun /əˈkriːʃən/

accretion

积累

Meaning

The process of growth or increase, typically by the gradual accumulation of additional layers or matter.

Example

The accretion of wealth allowed him to invest in various projects.

财富的积累使他能够投资于各种项目。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈtɑːrdi/

tardy

迟到

Meaning

Delayed; arriving or happening late.

Example

The student received a warning for being tardy to class.

学生因上课迟到而收到警告。

C1 verb /rɪˈbjuːk/

rebuke

斥责

Meaning

to criticize or scold sharply; to express disapproval

Example

The teacher had to rebuke the student for cheating.

老师因作弊而斥责学生。

B2 adjective /ˈtʃær.ɪ.tə.bəl/

Charitable

慈善的; 慷慨的; 仁慈的

Meaning

generous in giving to those in need; showing kindness

Example

She is known for her charitable work in the community.

她因在社区的慈善工作而闻名。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈkeɪpəbəl/

incapable

无能的

Meaning

lacking the ability, skill, or capacity to do something

Example

He is incapable of understanding complex instructions.

他无法理解复杂的指令。

C2 adjective /ˌpriːtərˈnætʃərəl/

preternatural

超自然

Meaning

Beyond what is normal or natural; extraordinary or supernatural.

Example

She had a preternatural ability to remain calm in any crisis.

她在任何危机中保持冷静的能力是超自然的。

A2 noun /ˈdrɔːɪŋ/

drawing

幸福

Meaning

a picture or diagram made with a pencil, pen, or crayons rather than paint

Example

She showed me a drawing of her house.

当她获得奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。

C2 noun /ˈmɪlɪt/

millet

小米

Meaning

a small-seeded grass cultivated as a cereal crop

Example

Millet is often used as food in rural areas.

小米常常作为食物在农村地区使用。

B1 adjective /feɪld/

failed

失败

Meaning

not successful in achieving a desired result

Example

The project failed to meet the expectations.

项目未能达到预期。

C1 noun /ˈɛpɪθɛt/

epithet

绰号

Meaning

A descriptive phrase or word used to characterize someone or something, often as a nickname.

Example

He earned the epithet ‘The Great’ for his remarkable achievements.

由于其卓越的成就，他赢得了‘伟大’的绰号。

A1 adjective /smɔːl/

Small

小的; 限制的; 狭窄的

Meaning

little in size; not large; limited in extent or amount

Example

She lives in a small apartment near the university.

她住在大学附近的一间小公寓里。

C1 verb /ˈæn.ə.teɪt/

annotate

添加注释或评论

Meaning

to add notes or comments to a text, diagram, or document for explanation or clarification

Example

The teacher asked the students to annotate the poem with their interpretations.

Lǎoshī yāoqiú xuéshēng zài shī cí zhōng tiānjiā tāmen de jiěshì.

B2 noun /ˈbrɔːdˌkæstər/

broadcaster

广播员

Meaning

a person or organization that transmits a broadcast program.

Example

The broadcaster aired the match live to millions of viewers.

广播员将比赛实时转播给数百万观众。

A1 noun /bed/

Bed

床

Meaning

a piece of furniture for sleep or rest, typically a framework with a mattress

Example

She made her bed every morning before going to work.

她每天早上在去工作之前都会整理床铺。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈsɪdiəs/

insidious

阴险的

Meaning

Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way but with harmful effects.

Example

The insidious spread of misinformation can damage trust.

错误信息的阴险传播可能会损害信任。

C1 verb ˈsɪn.ɚ.dʒaɪz

synergize

协同工作以提高效率。

Meaning

combine in such a way as to enhance effectiveness.

Example

The departments must synergize to improve efficiency.

各部门必须协作以提高效率。

C1 noun /ˈkroʊniˌɪzəm/

cronyism

裙带关系

Meaning

The practice of favoring friends or associates, especially in political appointments or business deals.

Example

The company was accused of cronyism in hiring practices.

该公司因招聘中的裙带关系而受到指控。

B2 noun /ræntʃ/

ranch

牧场

Meaning

a large farm where animals such as cattle or sheep are raised

Example

They own a huge cattle ranch in Texas.

他们在德克萨斯州拥有一个巨大的牧场。

C1 noun /ɪmˈpɒs.tər/

Impostor

冒充者; 欺诈者

Meaning

a person who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive others; a fraud

Example

The impostor convinced everyone he was a doctor until his fake credentials were discovered.

冒充者说服了每个人，直到他的假证书被发现。

C2 noun /ˈɒfərtɔːri/

offertory

奉献

Meaning

The part of a religious service when offerings are collected; the offering itself.

Example

The offertory was taken during the Sunday service.

奉献在星期日的礼拜期间收集。

C1 noun /ˈhed.weɪ/

Headway

进展; 进步; 向前迈进

Meaning

forward movement or progress, especially when this is slow or difficult

Example

Despite the challenges, the research team made significant headway in developing the new vaccine.

尽管面临挑战，研究团队在开发新疫苗方面取得了显著的进展。

B1 noun /ˌprɛpəˈreɪʃən/

preparation

准备

Meaning

The act of getting ready or making arrangements for something.

Example

The team made careful preparation for the presentation.

团队为演示做了充分的准备。

C2 noun /ˈkæn.toʊ/

canto

章

Meaning

A main division of a long poem, especially in epic poetry.

Example

The Divine Comedy is divided into several cantos.

神曲被分为几个章节。

C2 adjective /ˌnjuːmɪzˈmætɪk/

numismatic

钱币学的

Meaning

relating to the study or collection of coins, currency, and medals

Example

He has a numismatic collection of rare coins from around the world.

他拥有来自世界各地的稀有硬币收藏。

C1 verb /pɑːrs/

parse

语法分析

Meaning

to analyze a sentence or text grammatically or logically

Example

The software can parse large amounts of text data efficiently.

该软件可以高效地解析大量文本数据。

B2 adjective /ˈlaɪ.ə.bəl/

Liable

负责的; 有义务的;

Meaning

legally responsible; accountable; obligated

Example

The company is liable for any damages caused by their defective products.

公司对因其有缺陷的产品造成的任何损害负责。

C1 noun /mɔːs/

Moss

苔藓

Meaning

a small flowerless plant that grows in clumps in moist places

Example

Green moss covered the old stone wall.

绿色的苔藓覆盖了古老的石墙。

B2 noun /blæk sneɪk/

Black Snake

黑蛇

Meaning

a snake with dark or black colored skin

Example

The black snake slithered through the grass.

黑蛇穿过草地滑行。

C1 noun /ˈkɒləmnɪst/

columnist

专栏作家

Meaning

a journalist who regularly writes articles or opinions for a newspaper or magazine

Example

The columnist wrote an article about climate change.

专栏作家写了一篇关于气候变化的文章。

B2 noun /ɡoʊld fɪʃ/

Gold fish

金鱼

Meaning

a small ornamental freshwater fish with golden or orange coloration, commonly kept as a pet

Example

The goldfish swam in circles around its glass bowl.

金鱼在玻璃鱼缸里绕圈游动。

C1 noun /ˌpɜːrmjuˈteɪʃən/

permutation

置换

Meaning

An arrangement or reordering of elements, often in mathematics or logic.

Example

The puzzle can be solved by trying all possible permutations of the tiles.

通过尝试所有可能的拼图块置换，可以解决这个难题。

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。

B1 noun /ˈflaʊər veɪs/

Flower-vase

花瓶

Meaning

a decorative container used to hold cut flowers

Example

She placed beautiful roses in the flower vase on the table.

她把美丽的玫瑰放进了桌子上的花瓶里。

C2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈhɛrɪt/

disinherit

剥夺继承权

Meaning

to deprive someone, especially a child, of inheritance or right to property

Example

The father threatened to disinherit his son for his reckless actions.

父亲威胁要因儿子的鲁莽行为剥夺他的继承权。

C1 verb /ˈstriːmlaɪnɪŋ/

streamlining

精简

Meaning

The process of making an organization or system more efficient by simplifying or eliminating unnecessary steps

Example

Streamlining processes can significantly reduce operational costs.

精简过程可以显著减少运营成本。

B2 noun /ˈten.ʃən/

Tension

紧张

Meaning

mental or emotional strain; a strained state or condition

Example

The deadline created a lot of tension in the office.

截止日期在办公室造成了很大的紧张。

C1 noun /məˈrɑːl/

Morale

士气; 精神

Meaning

the confidence, enthusiasm, and discipline of a person or group

Example

The team's morale improved after the victory.

团队的士气在胜利后得到了提高。

C2 adjective /ˌɛl.ɪˈmɑː.səˌnɛr.i/

eleemosynary

慈善的

Meaning

Relating to charity; dependent on or supported by charity.

Example

The hospital was founded as an eleemosynary institution.

医院作为一个慈善机构成立。

A1 noun /ˈjɛstərdeɪ/

yesterday

昨天

Meaning

the day before today

Example

Yesterday, we went to the park.

昨天我们去了公园。

B1 verb /dɪˈfiːt/

Defeat

失败

Meaning

to win a victory over; to overcome in battle or competition

Example

The army managed to defeat the enemy forces.

军队成功击败了敌军。

B2 adverb /ˈneɪmli/

Namely

即; 特别是;

Meaning

that is to say; specifically; to be precise

Example

Three cities, namely Paris, London, and Rome, were visited.

三个城市，即巴黎、伦敦和罗马，被参观。

A1 conjunction /bɪˈkɔːz/

because

因为

Meaning

for the reason that; since

Example

He stayed home because it was raining.

他因为下雨待在家里。

B1 noun /ˈpaʊdər/

powder

粉末

Meaning

a fine, dry substance made of very tiny particles

Example

She sprinkled some powder on the cake.

她在蛋糕上撒了一些粉。

C1 noun /ˈskælpəl/

scalpel

手术刀

Meaning

A small and extremely sharp bladed instrument used for surgery and dissection.

Example

The surgeon carefully used a scalpel to make the first incision.

外科医生小心地使用手术刀进行第一次切割。

B1 noun /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/

publication

出版

Meaning

the act of making something publicly known or available

Example

The publication of the report sparked a debate.

报告的出版引发了辩论。

A1 verb (past participle of 'bear'), adjective /bɔːrn/

born

出生

Meaning

To come into life; brought into existence.

Example

He was born in Dhaka in 1995.

他于1995年在达卡出生。

A2 noun /brɪk/

brick

砖块

Meaning

A rectangular block of clay or similar material used in building walls and other structures.

Example

The workers laid brick after brick to build the wall.

工人们一块接一块地放砖来建造墙壁。

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。

B2 noun /ˈlaɪf.taɪm/

lifetime

一生

Meaning

The duration of a person's life or the existence of something.

Example

She achieved more in her lifetime than most people dream of.

她在一生中取得的成就，超出了大多数人的梦想。

C1 noun ˈʌp.raɪ.zɪŋ

uprising

起义

Meaning

An act of resistance or rebellion; a revolt against an authority or government.

Example

The uprising marked the beginning of the revolution.

起义标志着革命的开始。

A2 verb /kwɪt/

quit

辞职

Meaning

to stop doing something; to leave a job or position

Example

She decided to quit her job and start her own business.

她决定辞职并开始自己的生意。

C2 adjective /ˌaɪdəˈlɑːtrɪəs/

idolatrious

偶像崇拜的

Meaning

Excessively devoted or reverent towards idols or false gods.

Example

The ancient tribe was known for its idolatrious practices.

这个古老的部落因其偶像崇拜的习惯而闻名。

B2 adjective /ˈveɪ.kənt/

Vacant

空的；未占用的；可用的

Meaning

empty; not occupied; available

Example

There is a vacant apartment on the second floor.

在二楼有一个空置的公寓。

C1 noun /ˈtæn.ə.ri/

tannery

制革厂

Meaning

A place where animal hides are processed into leather.

Example

The tannery produced high-quality leather for export.

制革厂为出口生产高质量的皮革。

B1 noun /ˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃən/

composition

作文

Meaning

the act of creating a piece of writing, music, or art; the way parts are arranged

Example

Her composition won first prize in the contest.

她的作文在比赛中获得了第一名。

C1 verb /dɔːnt/

daunt

威吓

Meaning

to make someone feel intimidated, discouraged, or less confident

Example

The steep climb did not daunt the experienced hikers.

陡峭的攀登没有让经验丰富的登山者气馁。

A2 noun /læb/

lab

实验室

Meaning

a place equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching

Example

The students conducted an experiment in the chemistry lab.

学生们在化学实验室里做了一个实验。

C1 verb /ˌpriːdɪˈspoʊz/

predispose

使...易患

Meaning

To make someone more likely to behave in a certain way or be affected by something.

Example

His genetics may predispose him to diabetes.

他的基因可能使他容易得糖尿病。

C2 adjective /spæzˈmɒdɪk/

spasmodic

痉挛性

Meaning

occurring irregularly or in sudden bursts

Example

The patient experienced spasmodic coughing during the night.

病人在夜间经历了痉挛性咳嗽。

C1 adjective /kənˈɡrɛʃənl/

congressional

国会的

Meaning

relating to a congress, especially the US Congress

Example

The bill received strong congressional support.

该法案获得了强烈的国会支持。

C1 adjective /rɪˈvoʊltɪŋ/

revolting

令人作呕的

Meaning

extremely unpleasant or disgusting

Example

The smell of the garbage was revolting.

垃圾的气味令人作呕。

B2 noun /ˈmaɪnə(r)/

miner

矿工

Meaning

a person who works in a mine, extracting minerals or other resources

Example

The miner worked in the coal mine for many years.

矿工在煤矿工作了很多年。

B1 noun /ˈɡæsəˌliːn/

gasoline

汽油

Meaning

a liquid fuel made from petroleum, used mainly to power engines in vehicles

Example

The price of gasoline has increased significantly this month.

本月汽油价格显著上涨了。

C2 noun /ɪkˈsɪʒən/

excision

切除

Meaning

the act of cutting something out, especially by surgical removal

Example

The excision of the infected tissue prevented further complications.

切除感染的组织防止了进一步的并发症。

B1 noun /ˈθʌn.dər/

Thunder

雷声

Meaning

the loud rumbling sound that follows lightning; to make a loud deep sound

Example

We heard thunder rolling across the sky.

我们听到雷声滚过天空。

B2 adjective /plʌmp/

plump

丰满或圆形

Meaning

having a full, rounded shape; pleasantly fat

Example

The cat was plump and well-fed.

那只猫又胖又被很好地喂养。

C1 noun /vɪnˈjɛt/

vignette

小品

Meaning

A short, descriptive piece of writing or a brief scene.

Example

The author included a poignant vignette in the introduction of the book.

作者在书的序言中加入了一篇感人的小品。

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。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈsɜːrvɪsəbəl/

Unserviceable

无法使用的; 有缺陷的

Meaning

not in working order; unable to be used; defective

Example

The old computer became unserviceable after the system crash.

那台旧电脑在系统崩溃后变得无法使用。

B1 noun /ɪnˈʃʊərəns/

insurance

保险

Meaning

An arrangement by which a company provides compensation for loss, damage, or illness in return for a premium.

Example

He bought health insurance to cover medical expenses.

他购买了健康保险以支付医疗费用。

C2 adjective /sɪər/

sere

干枯

Meaning

Dry or withered, especially vegetation.

Example

The sere leaves crumbled under his feet.

干枯的叶子在他的脚下碎裂。

C1 noun /fɪˈlæn.θrə.pi/

philanthropy

慈善事业

Meaning

the desire to promote the welfare of others, often expressed by the generous donation of money to good causes

Example

Philanthropy has helped improve healthcare in many developing countries.

慈善事业帮助改善了许多发展中国家的医疗保健。

C1 adjective kənˈkɝː.ənt

concurrent

同时发生的，平行的，在同一时间进行的

Meaning

Existing, happening, or done at the same time.

Example

The conference had concurrent sessions on various topics.

会议期间有多个并行的主题会议。

B2 verb /sæk/

sack

解雇

Meaning

to dismiss from a job; to put something in a sack

Example

The company sacked him for poor performance.

公司因为表现不佳解雇了他。

A2 noun /taɪər/

tire

轮胎

Meaning

a rubber covering around a wheel

Example

The car’s tire burst on the highway.

汽车的轮胎在高速公路上爆裂了。

B2 adjective ˌæɡ.rɪˈkʌl.tʃər.əl

agricultural

农业的

Meaning

Connected with farming.

Example

Agricultural advancements enhance food security.

农业进步提高了食品安全。

C1 noun /kəˈluːʒən/

collusion

共谋

Meaning

A secret agreement or cooperation, especially for an illegal or dishonest purpose.

Example

There was evidence of collusion between the officials and the contractors.

有证据表明官员与承包商之间有共谋。

C1 adjective /ˈɒm.ɪ.nəs/

Ominous

不祥的; 威胁的

Meaning

giving the impression that something bad will happen; threatening; foreboding

Example

The dark clouds looked ominous before the storm.

暴风雨前，黑云看起来预示着灾难。

C2 noun /ˈvaɪkaʊnt/

viscount

副伯爵

Meaning

A British nobleman ranking below an earl and above a baron.

Example

The viscount inherited the estate from his father.

副伯爵从父亲那里继承了庄园。

A2 verb /prɪˈtɛnd/

pretend

假装

Meaning

To act as if something is true when it is not.

Example

The children pretended to be superheroes.

孩子们假装成超级英雄。