A2 adverb /ˈmoʊstli/

Mostly

主要地; 大多数时候; 通常

Meaning

mainly; for the most part; usually

Example

The students are mostly from local schools.

学生主要来自本地学校。

C2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈbjuːz/

disabuse

使觉醒

Meaning

To free someone from a false belief or misconception.

Example

The teacher tried to disabuse the students of their misunderstanding.

老师试图让学生摆脱他们的误解。

C2 verb /ˈdiːɪfaɪ/

deify

神化

Meaning

to treat or worship someone or something as a god

Example

Some fans deify their favorite celebrities.

一些粉丝将他们的偶像神化。

B1 noun /əˈsaɪnmənt/

assignment

任务

Meaning

a task or piece of work given to someone as part of their duties

Example

The students completed their homework assignment on time.

学生们按时完成了他们的家庭作业任务。

C1 verb /ˈtɪŋkər/

tinker

修修补补

Meaning

to make small adjustments or repairs to something, often experimentally or imperfectly

Example

He likes to tinker with old radios in his garage.

他喜欢在他的车库里修修补补旧收音机。

C2 noun /ˈfoʊ.li.oʊ/

folio

大书或手稿

Meaning

A sheet of paper folded once to form two leaves (four pages) of a book; also a term for a large book or manuscript.

Example

The library houses an ancient Shakespeare folio.

图书馆里有一本古老的莎士比亚大书。

B2 noun ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃənz

revolutions

革命

Meaning

Dramatic and wide-reaching changes in political, social, or economic systems, often involving the overthrow of a government or social order.

Example

Revolutions often lead to significant societal changes.

革命常常导致社会变革的重要变化。

C1 adjective ˌsɪn.əˈdʒɪs.tɪk

synergistic

协同的

Meaning

Relating to the interaction of elements that when combined produce a greater effect than the sum of their individual effects.

Example

A synergistic effect occurs when nutrients work together.

协同效应发生在营养素共同作用时。

B2 noun, verb /kloʊk/

cloak

披风

Meaning

a loose outer garment; to cover, hide, or disguise

Example

The spy cloaked his identity with a false name.

间谍用一个假名字掩藏了他的身份。

B2 noun /ˈprɛzɪdənsi/

presidency

总统职务

Meaning

the office or position of being a president

Example

He was elected to the presidency in 2020.

他在2020年当选为总统。

B2 noun /brɪŋk/

brink

边缘

Meaning

The edge or point just before a significant event or change.

Example

The company was on the brink of bankruptcy.

公司处于破产的边缘。

C2 adjective /ɡrʌf/

gruff

粗鲁

Meaning

Rough or stern in manner, speech, or voice.

Example

Despite his gruff manner, he was very kind-hearted.

尽管他举止粗鲁，他还是非常善良。

C2 noun /ˌræproʊʃˈmɑːn/

rapprochement

关系恢复

Meaning

The establishment or resumption of harmonious relations.

Example

The two countries signed an agreement that marked a new rapprochement.

两个国家签署了一项协议，标志着新的关系恢复。

C1 noun /kwɔːrˈtɛt/

quartet

四重奏

Meaning

A group of four people playing music or singing together.

Example

The string quartet performed beautifully at the concert.

弦乐四重奏在音乐会上表现得非常出色。

C1 noun /woʊ/

woe

悲伤

Meaning

great sorrow, distress, or trouble

Example

Her heart was filled with woe after hearing the sad news.

她在听到悲伤的消息后，心中充满了悲伤。

C2 noun /ɪˌluːmɪˈnɑːti/

illuminati

光明会

Meaning

a group of people claiming to have special enlightenment or secret knowledge, often linked to conspiracies

Example

Many conspiracy theories involve the Illuminati as a secret world-controlling group.

许多阴谋论涉及光明会，认为它是一个秘密的、控制世界的组织。

C1 noun /ˌfɪziˈɑːlədʒi/

physiology

生理学

Meaning

the scientific study of the functions and mechanisms in a living system

Example

She is majoring in human physiology at the university.

她在大学主修人体生理学。

C1 noun /ˈplæn.teɪn ˈflaʊ.ər/

Plantain flower

芭蕉花

Meaning

The flower bud of a banana plant, used as a vegetable in cooking

Example

We cooked plantain flower curry for dinner.

我们为晚餐做了芭蕉花咖喱。

C1 noun /ɪnˈfjuːʒən/

infusion

草药注入

Meaning

the act of introducing something into another; a drink made by steeping leaves or herbs in liquid

Example

She prepared a calming infusion of chamomile tea.

她准备了一杯舒缓的洋甘菊茶注入。

C2 verb /vɔːnt/

vaunt

Meaning

to boast or brag about something, especially in an excessive way

Example

He would often vaunt his achievements in front of his colleagues.

B2 noun /taɪm/

thyme

百里香

Meaning

A small aromatic herb used in cooking and medicine.

Example

She sprinkled thyme on the roasted chicken.

她撒上百里香在烤鸡上。

A2 noun /ˈæktrəs/

actress

女演员

Meaning

a female performer in plays, movies, or television

Example

The actress looked stunning on the red carpet.

那位女演员在红地毯上看起来令人惊艳。

B2 noun /flɛkˈsɪbɪləti/

flexibility

灵活性

Meaning

The quality of bending easily without breaking; willingness to change or compromise.

Example

The flexibility of the working hours made it easier to balance work and personal life.

工作时间的灵活性使得平衡工作和个人生活变得更加容易。

A2 noun /ˈsɛlər/

seller

幸福

Meaning

a person who sells something

Example

The seller offered a discount on bulk purchases.

当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈtɜːrmənəbl/

interminable

无尽

Meaning

Seemingly endless; having no apparent end.

Example

The meeting felt interminable and exhausting.

会议感觉无尽且令人疲惫。

A2 verb /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/

changing

变化

Meaning

The act of becoming different; ongoing process of change.

Example

The weather is changing rapidly.

天气在快速变化。

C1 noun /skraɪb/

scribe

抄写员

Meaning

a person who writes documents, especially in ancient times; a professional copyist

Example

In ancient Egypt, scribes recorded important events.

在古埃及，抄写员记录了重要的事件。

A1 noun /bɒks/

Box

盒子

Meaning

a container with flat sides and a lid, used for storing or carrying things

Example

She put her toys in the wooden box.

她把玩具放进木盒里。

A2 noun kɒsts

Costs

成本

Meaning

An amount that has to be paid or spent to buy or obtain something.

Example

Reducing costs improves profit margins.

降低成本可以提高利润率。

B2 noun /ˈʌndərkləʊðz/

underclothes

内衣

Meaning

Clothing worn beneath outer clothes, such as underwear or lingerie

Example

He folded his underclothes neatly before packing them.

他在打包前把内衣叠得整整齐齐。

C1 verb /ˌriːɪmˈbɜːrs/

reimburse

报销

Meaning

to pay back money to someone who has spent it or lost it

Example

The company reimbursed him for travel expenses.

公司为他报销了旅行费用。

C2 adjective /dʒʊˈrɪdɪkəl/

juridical

司法的

Meaning

Relating to judicial proceedings or the administration of law.

Example

The case raised important juridical questions.

此案件提出了重要的司法问题。

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。

A1 noun /ˈstɔːri/

story

故事

Meaning

a narrative of real or imaginary events

Example

She told a fascinating story about her travels.

她讲述了一个关于旅行的迷人故事。

C1 adjective /dɪˈspɪrɪtɪd/

dispirited

沮喪

Meaning

Having lost enthusiasm, hope, or confidence; dejected.

Example

After losing the match, the team looked dispirited.

比赛失利后，团队看起来沮丧。

C1 noun ˈvɜːmɪn

vermin

小型有害的动物或昆虫，难以控制且传播疾病

Meaning

Small harmful animals or insects that are difficult to control and carry disease.

Example

The house was infested with vermin, requiring immediate action.

房子被害虫侵扰，需要立即采取行动。

C1 noun /rɪˈspɒnsɪvnəs/

responsiveness

反应能力

Meaning

The quality of reacting quickly and positively

Example

The manager appreciated her responsiveness to customer feedback.

经理欣赏她对客户反馈的反应能力。

C2 noun /dɜːrdʒ/

dirge

挽歌

Meaning

A mournful song, piece of music, or poem expressing grief, often for the dead.

Example

The choir sang a solemn dirge at the funeral.

合唱团在葬礼上唱了一首庄严的挽歌。

B1 noun /ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪmənt/

Unemployment

失业

Meaning

the state of being unemployed; lack of paid work

Example

The unemployment rate has increased significantly this year.

今年失业率显著上升。

B2 adjective /ɪkˈsten.sɪv/

Extensive

广泛的; 大规模的; 广阔的

Meaning

covering or affecting a large area; comprehensive; wide-ranging

Example

The company conducted extensive research before launching the new product.

公司在推出新产品之前进行了广泛的研究。

C2 adjective /kwaɪˈesnt/

Quiescent

静止的; 安静的; 不活跃的;

Meaning

quiet; peaceful; inactive; dormant; at rest

Example

The volcano has been quiescent for over a century.

火山已经沉寂了一个多世纪。

C1 adjective /hɜːrˈbɪv.ər.əs/

Herbivorous

草食性

Meaning

feeding on plants; plant-eating

Example

Cows are herbivorous animals that graze on grass.

牛是草食性动物，吃草。

B2 noun /ˈbɑː.li/

Barley

大麦

Meaning

a cereal grain used for food, brewing beer, and animal feed

Example

The farmer harvested barley from his fields in autumn.

农民在秋天从他的田地里收获了大麦。

B2 noun /ˌmɒdəˈreɪʃən/

moderation

Meaning

The avoidance of excess or extremes; keeping balance or within reasonable limits.

Example

He drinks wine in moderation.

C1 noun /əˈtoʊnmənt/

atonement

赎罪

Meaning

the act of making amends for a wrong, sin, or injury

Example

The festival was celebrated as a day of atonement.

该节日被庆祝为赎罪的日子。

C1 verb /prəˈkjʊər/

procure

采购

Meaning

to obtain something, especially with effort or difficulty

Example

They managed to procure enough supplies for the expedition.

他们设法为远征筹集到足够的物资。

C1 verb /ˈblækən/

blacken

使变黑

Meaning

to make something black or darker; to stain, soil, or tarnish

Example

Smoke from the fire began to blacken the walls.

火灾的烟开始把墙壁熏黑了。

C1 noun /ˌzɛnəˈfoʊbiə/

xenophobia

排外恐惧症

Meaning

fear or hatred of foreigners, people from different cultures, or strangers

Example

Xenophobia can lead to discrimination and social division.

排外恐惧症可能导致歧视和社会分裂。

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。

B1 adverb /ˈɡlæd.li/

Gladly

乐意并愉快地

Meaning

willingly and with pleasure

Example

I would gladly help you with your homework.

我很乐意帮你做作业。

B2 adjective /ˈfæktʃuəl/

Factual

基于事实的; 真实的

Meaning

based on facts; accurate; true

Example

The report contains only factual information.

报告仅包含事实性的信息。

B2 adjective /ˈtrædʒɪk/

Tragic

悲惨的

Meaning

very sad; involving death or extreme suffering

Example

The plane crash was a tragic accident.

飞机失事是一起悲惨的事故。

C2 verb /ɪnˈɡrɑːft/

ingraft

根植

Meaning

To implant or fix deeply, often used in the sense of grafting an idea or quality.

Example

The teacher tried to ingraft good manners in the students.

老师尝试将良好的行为习惯根植于学生们。

C1 noun /noʊm/

gnome

地精

Meaning

a small mythical creature, often depicted as a bearded man living underground; also a figurine used in gardens

Example

The garden was decorated with a gnome statue.

花园里摆放着一个地精雕像。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈkoʊ.ɪt/ or /ɪnˈkoʊ.eɪt/

inchoate

未完成的

Meaning

Just begun and not fully formed; rudimentary.

Example

His inchoate ideas needed more research to be developed.

他的未完成的想法需要更多的研究才能发展。

C2 noun /ˈbɑːr.nɪ.kəl/

Barnacle

藤壶

Meaning

a marine crustacean that attaches itself permanently to underwater surfaces

Example

The old ship's hull was covered with barnacles.

那艘旧船的船体上布满了藤壶。

A2 noun /brɛθ/

breath

呼吸

Meaning

The air taken into or expelled from the lungs during breathing.

Example

He took a deep breath before speaking.

他在讲话前深深地吸了一口气。

C1 adjective /rɪˈper.ə.bəl/

Repairable

可修复的

Meaning

able to be fixed or mended; capable of being repaired

Example

The broken phone is repairable with the right parts.

坏掉的手机可以用正确的部件修复。

C2 adjective /ˈhæm ˌhændɪd/

ham-handed

笨拙

Meaning

clumsy or inept in handling things or situations

Example

His ham-handed attempt to fix the computer made it worse.

他笨拙的修理电脑的尝试反而使情况更糟。

B2 noun /ˈfjʊr.i/

Fury

狂怒或暴力愤怒;

Meaning

wild or violent anger; extreme intensity of emotion or activity

Example

His fury was evident when he discovered someone had stolen his bicycle.

当他发现有人偷走了他的自行车时，他的愤怒显而易见。

C1 noun /ɡeɪdʒ/

Gauge

量规

Meaning

an instrument for measuring the magnitude, amount, or contents of something

Example

The pressure gauge showed the tank was full.

压力表显示坦克已满。

C1 noun /krɛst/

crest

山顶

Meaning

the top of a hill, wave, or mountain; a symbol of identity

Example

The hikers reached the crest of the mountain at sunrise.

登山者在日出时达到了山顶。

B2 noun /ˈlɪvər/

liver

肝脏

Meaning

a large organ in the body that cleans the blood and produces bile to help digest food.

Example

The liver plays a vital role in removing toxins from the body.

肝脏在清除体内毒素中起着至关重要的作用。

C2 adjective /ˈpʌkɪʃ/

puckish

顽皮

Meaning

playfully mischievous

Example

The child gave a puckish grin before hiding the toy.

孩子在藏玩具之前露出了顽皮的笑容。

C1 noun /ˈædʒʌŋkt/

adjunct

附加物

Meaning

a thing added to something else as a supplementary part

Example

The professor worked as an adjunct at the university.

教授在大学担任附加职位工作。

C2 verb /daʊz/

dowse

使用占卜棒寻找地下水或矿物; 也指用液体浸湿或扑灭。

Meaning

To search for underground water or minerals using a divining rod; also to drench or extinguish with liquid.

Example

The farmer tried to dowse for water in the dry field.

农民试图在干旱的田地中寻找水源。

B2 noun /θret/

Threat

威胁

Meaning

a statement of intention to inflict harm; a person or thing likely to cause danger

Example

The storm poses a serious threat to coastal areas.

暴风雨对沿海地区构成严重威胁。

B2 verb /əkˈnɒlɪdʒ/

acknowledge

承认

Meaning

to accept or admit the existence or truth of something; to recognize

Example

She acknowledged her mistake and apologized.

她承认了她的错误并道歉。

C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈprəʊtʃəbl̩/

irreproachable

无可指责

Meaning

Beyond criticism; faultless.

Example

The judge was known for his irreproachable integrity.

法官因其无可指责的正直而闻名。

B2 noun /ˈteɪ.lər/

Tailor

裁缝

Meaning

a person whose job is making and altering clothes

Example

The tailor measured him for a new suit.

裁缝为他量了新西装的尺寸。

C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈvɜːrtɪbəl/

indivertible

Meaning

Not able to be turned aside or diverted.

Example

The judge's indivertible attention was on the case.

B2 noun səˈsteɪnəbl dɪˈvɛləpmənt

Sustainable Development

可持续发展

Meaning

Development that meets present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Example

Eco-tourism contributes to sustainable development in local communities.

生态旅游有助于当地社区的可持续发展。

B1 noun /dɪˈzɜːrts/ (noun: reward or punishment deserved)

deserts

某人应得的，尤其是惩罚或奖励

Meaning

what someone deserves, especially punishment or reward

Example

He finally got his just deserts for cheating in the exam.

他因考试作弊终于得到了应得的惩罚。

C2 adjective /kəˈrɛlətɪv/

correlative

rebut

反驳

Meaning

to argue against or prove wrong; to refute

Example

The lawyer rebutted the false accusations with strong evidence.

律师用有力的证据反驳了虚假的指控。

C2 noun /ˈjuːfəni/

euphony

和谐的音调

Meaning

The quality of being pleasing to the ear, especially through harmonious combination of words.

Example

The orator's speech was full of euphony and rhythm.

演讲者的演讲充满了和谐的音韵和节奏。

B1 noun /ˈɡɪvər/

giver

给予者

Meaning

a person who gives something

Example

She was always a generous giver to charity.

她总是慈善事业的慷慨给者。

B2 noun /ˈvɜː.tʃuː/

Virtue

美德；道德；有用的品质

Meaning

behavior showing high moral standards; a good or useful quality of a thing

Example

Honesty is considered the highest virtue in many cultures.

诚实在许多文化中被认为是最高的美德。

C2 verb /ɪnˈskɒns/

ensconce

安顿, 隐藏

Meaning

to settle comfortably or securely in a place; to hide or shelter firmly

Example

She ensconced herself in a cozy armchair by the fireplace.

她坐在壁炉旁的一张舒适椅子上。

B2 noun /ˈtɜːnˌəʊvə/

turnover

营业额

Meaning

the amount of business conducted during a particular period, or the rate at which employees leave a company

Example

The company reported a high turnover in its sales department.

公司报告了其销售部门的高营业额。

B1 noun /nest/

Nest

鸟巢

Meaning

a structure built by birds to lay eggs and shelter their young

Example

The bird built a nest in the tree.

鸟儿在树上建了一个鸟巢。

C1 noun /stɑːr fruːts/

Star Fruits

星形水果

Meaning

yellow tropical fruits that form a star shape when sliced crosswise; tangy and crisp taste

Example

When you slice star fruits, they look like beautiful yellow stars on your plate.

当你切开星形水果时，它们看起来就像盘子上的美丽黄色星星。

C2 verb /ˈfjuːmɪˌɡeɪt/

fumigate

熏蒸

Meaning

to disinfect or purify an area by using chemical fumes

Example

They fumigated the warehouse to kill the insects.

他们对仓库进行了熏蒸处理，以消灭昆虫。

C1 adjective /əˈnɒmələs/

anomalous

异常

Meaning

deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected

Example

Scientists observed an anomalous result during the experiment.

科学家在实验中观察到了一个异常的结果。

B2 noun /ˈfaɪ.bər/

fibre

纤维

Meaning

A thread or filament from which a vegetable tissue, mineral substance, or textile is formed; dietary material that aids digestion.

Example

Eating foods rich in fibre can improve your digestion.

食用富含纤维的食物可以改善消化。

B2 noun /ˈspɛktrəm/

spectrum

光谱

Meaning

A range of different things, often related to colors, ideas, or classifications.

Example

The festival attracted people from across the political spectrum.

这个节日吸引了来自各个政治光谱的人们。

B1 adjective /kriˈeɪtɪv/

creative

富有创意的

Meaning

Having the ability to produce new and original ideas or things.

Example

She is very creative in her writing.

她在写作中非常富有创意。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈiːvən/

Uneven

不平; 粗糙

Meaning

not level or smooth; not regular or consistent

Example

The road was uneven and full of potholes.

那条路不平，充满了坑洞。

B2 adjective ˌɪnstrəˈmɛntl

instrumental

重要的

Meaning

Serving as a crucial means, agent, or tool; having a part in bringing about a result.

Example

Children can be instrumental in building a better society.

孩子们可以在建设更好的社会中发挥重要作用。

B2 adjective /dɪˈzaɪərəbl/

desirable

理想的

Meaning

worth having or wanting; attractive

Example

The location of the house was highly desirable, with great views.

房子的地理位置非常理想，视野极好。

C2 adjective /ˈæsɪnaɪn/

asinine

愚蠢的

Meaning

Extremely foolish or stupid.

Example

It was an asinine idea to drive into the storm without checking the weather.

在没有检查天气的情况下开车进入暴风雨是一个愚蠢的主意。

A2 noun /fɑːrm/

farm

农场

Meaning

an area of land used for growing crops and raising animals

Example

They live on a farm with many animals.

他们住在一个有许多动物的农场。

B1 noun /ˈleʒ.ər/

Leisure

闲暇; 休闲

Meaning

time when one is not working or occupied; free time used for enjoyment

Example

She enjoys reading books in her leisure time.

她喜欢在闲暇时间阅读书籍。

C1 adjective /ˈsæk.rəˌsæŋkt/

sacrosanct

神圣不可侵犯的

Meaning

Regarded as too important or valuable to be interfered with; sacred.

Example

Freedom of speech is considered sacrosanct in democratic societies.

言论自由在民主社会中被视为神圣不可侵犯的。

C2 noun /ˈvæsəl/

vassal

附庸

Meaning

A person or country in a subordinate position to another, especially in feudal times under a lord.

Example

The king granted land to his vassal in return for loyalty and service.

国王为他的附庸提供土地，以换取忠诚和服务。

C1 noun /ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃən.ər.i ˈbreɪk.θruː/

revolutionary breakthrough

革命性的突破

Meaning

A sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development that changes everything.

Example

Robotic surgery is a revolutionary breakthrough in healthcare.

机器人手术是医疗领域的革命性突破。

B2 verb, noun /ʃeɪv/

shave

刮胡子

Meaning

To remove hair from the body, typically using a razor; the act of removing hair

Example

He likes to shave every morning before work.

他喜欢每天上班前刮胡子。

B2 noun /ɪkˈspəʊʒər/

exposure

暴露

Meaning

the state of being exposed to contact with something, especially harmful

Example

Prolonged exposure to the sun can damage your skin.

长时间暴露在阳光下会损害皮肤。

B2 adjective /ˈlɪt.ər.ət/

Literate

文盲; 有教育的; 受过良好教育的

Meaning

able to read and write; educated; well-educated

Example

She is a very literate person who reads extensively.

她是一个非常有文化的人，广泛阅读。

C2 noun /ˌfɑːsfəˈrɛsəns/

phosphorescence

磷光

Meaning

the property of emitting light without noticeable heat

Example

The deep-sea creatures displayed a beautiful phosphorescence.

深海生物展示了美丽的磷光。

A2 noun ˈsaɪəns

science

科学

Meaning

The intellectual and practical activity encompassing the systematic study of the structure and behaviour of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment.

Example

Science continues to explore the unknown.

科学继续探索未知。

C2 noun /ænˈtɪfəni/

antiphony

对唱

Meaning

a form of music in which two or more groups or choirs sing alternately in response to each other

Example

The cathedral's architecture was designed to enhance the effect of antiphony.

大教堂的建筑旨在增强对唱的效果。

B2 adjective /ˈliː.fi/

Leafy

多叶的; 被叶子覆盖的

Meaning

having many leaves; covered with leaves

Example

The leafy green vegetables are very nutritious.

叶绿的蔬菜非常有营养。

C2 noun /ˈblʌfər/

bluffer

虚张声势的人

Meaning

a person who pretends to be more confident, skilled, or knowledgeable than they really are; someone who deceives others by bluffing

Example

Everyone eventually realized that he was just a bluffer with no real experience.

大家最终意识到他只是个虚张声势的人。

C1 noun /ˈdaɪhɑːrd/

diehard

Meaning

A person who strongly resists change and remains loyal to a belief or cause.

Example

He is a diehard fan of classic rock music.

C1 noun /ˈnɪkəl/

nickel

镍币

Meaning

a small coin, typically worth five cents in the United States

Example

He found a nickel on the ground.

他在地上找到了一个镍币。

C1 noun /ˈɑːdəsi/

odyssey

漫长的旅行

Meaning

a long, adventurous journey; a series of experiences

Example

Her career has been an odyssey of challenges and achievements.

她的职业生涯是一场挑战和成就的漫长旅行。

C1 verb /siːð/

seethe

怒火中烧

Meaning

To be filled with intense but unexpressed anger or agitation.

Example

She was seething with anger after the unfair decision.

她在不公平的决定后怒火中烧。

C2 adjective /ˈkreɪvən/

craven

懦夫

Meaning

cowardly; lacking courage

Example

He was too craven to stand up for his beliefs.

他太懦弱，无法捍卫自己的信念。

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。

C2 noun /vɜːrˈtuː/

virtu

对艺术的爱好

Meaning

a love of or taste for fine art, antiques, or curiosities

Example

The collector’s house was filled with objects of virtu.

收藏家的房子里充满了虚拟的物品。

B2 noun /ˈbev.ər.ɪdʒ/

Beverage

饮料

Meaning

a drink, especially one other than water

Example

Would you like a hot or cold beverage with your meal?

你想要和你的餐一起喝热的还是冷的饮料？

A2 adjective /ˈpriː.vi.əs/

anti-discrimination

反歧视的

Meaning

Opposed to or working against discrimination; promoting equal treatment regardless of differences.

Example

The anti-discrimination movement was groundbreaking.

反歧视运动是突破性的。

B1 noun ˈstæn.dədz

standards

标准

Meaning

A level of quality or attainment; a required or agreed level of quality or attainment.

Example

High standards inspire competitors.

高标准激励着竞争者。

C2 noun /ˌsuːdəˈnɪmɪti/

pseudonymity

使用笔名

Meaning

the practice or state of using a pseudonym

Example

The author maintained pseudonymity throughout her career.

这位作者在整个职业生涯中一直使用笔名。

C1 noun /ˌdɜːrməˈtɑːlədʒi/

dermatology

皮肤学

Meaning

The branch of medicine concerned with the skin and its diseases.

Example

He studied dermatology at medical school.

他在医学院学习了皮肤学。

C2 noun /ˈɑːr.bɪ.trɑːʒ/

arbitrage

套利

Meaning

The simultaneous buying and selling of securities in different markets to take advantage of differing prices.

Example

Investors use arbitrage to make profits in global markets.

投资者利用套利在全球市场中获取利润。

C2 noun /ˈænθrəsaɪt/

anthracite

硬煤

Meaning

A hard, shiny form of coal that burns with little smoke and a high heat value.

Example

The factory used anthracite as its primary fuel source.

工厂使用海棉石作为主要燃料来源。

B2 verb /dɪˈspoʊz/

dispose

丢弃

Meaning

To get rid of something, or to arrange or incline towards something.

Example

He disposed of the old furniture responsibly.

他负责任地处理了那些旧家具。

C2 noun /kɪln/

kiln

窑炉

Meaning

a furnace or oven for burning, baking, or drying, especially one for firing pottery or bricks

Example

The potter placed the clay pots into the kiln for firing.

陶工将泥土罐放入窑炉中烧制。