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B2 noun /mjuːl/

Mule

骡子
Meaning
the offspring of a donkey and a horse, used as a working animal
Example
The farmer used a mule to carry heavy loads.
农民用骡子搬运重物。
C1 phrase lɪˈdʒɪt.ɪ.mət sɛlf dɪˈfens

legitimate self-defense

合法自卫
Meaning
Lawful protection of oneself from harm or attack.
Example
The country claimed it was legitimate self-defense.
该国声称这是合法自卫。
C1 adjective /spəˈrædɪk/

sporadic

零星
Meaning
Occurring irregularly or in scattered instances rather than continuously.
Example
The region experienced sporadic rain showers throughout the week.
该地区经历了整整一周的零星降雨。
B2 adjective /ɡrɪm/

grim

严峻
Meaning
very serious or gloomy in appearance or outlook
Example
The future looked grim after the disaster.
灾难之后，未来看起来非常严峻。
C1 adjective /ˈliːf.ləs/

Leafless

无叶的; 光秃的
Meaning
without leaves; bare
Example
The leafless trees looked bare in winter.
冬天无叶的树看起来光秃秃的。
C2 adjective /droʊl/

droll

滑稽
Meaning
curious or unusual in a way that provokes dry amusement
Example
He had a droll sense of humor that made everyone laugh.
他有一种滑稽的幽默感，让每个人都笑了。
C2 adjective /ˈdʌktaɪl/

ductile

延展性强
Meaning
capable of being stretched into a thin wire without breaking; easily influenced
Example
Gold is a very ductile metal.
黄金是一种非常延展的金属。
C1 noun /kəmˈprɛʃn̩/

compression

压缩
Meaning
The act of pressing or squeezing something into a smaller space.
Example
File compression helps reduce storage requirements.
文件压缩有助于减少存储需求。
B1 verb /ɪmˈprɛs/

impress

打动
Meaning
to cause someone to feel admiration or respect
Example
Her speech managed to impress the audience.
她的演讲成功地打动了观众。
C1 noun, verb /fɔːrd/

ford

浅滩
Meaning
A shallow place in a river where one can cross; to cross a river at such a place.
Example
The travelers decided to ford the river at dawn.
旅行者决定在黎明时分穿越河流。
C1 verb /ˌaʊtˈduː/

outdo

超越
Meaning
To do better than someone else; to surpass.
Example
She always tries to outdo her classmates in exams.
她总是尽力在考试中超越她的同学。
C1 verb/noun /ɡraʊl/

growl

咆哮
Meaning
To make a low, guttural sound, often in anger (by animals or humans).
Example
The dog growled at the stranger.
狗对陌生人咆哮。
C2 adjective /bəˈθɛt.ɪk/

bathetic

琐碎的情感
Meaning
displaying insincere or trivial emotion; producing an unintended ridiculous effect through sudden change from serious to silly
Example
The movie's ending was unintentionally bathetic rather than tragic.
电影的结局是琐碎的，而不是悲剧性的。
C1 noun /ˈɑːr.tər.i/

Artery

动脉
Meaning
a blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to other parts of the body
Example
The doctor checked the pulse in his artery.
医生检查了他动脉的脉搏。
C1 noun /ˈmoʊɡəl/

mogul

巨头
Meaning
A powerful or influential person, especially in business or media.
Example
He became a tech mogul by founding a billion-dollar company.
他通过创办一家价值十亿美元的公司成为了一个科技巨头。
B1 noun, adjective, gerund /ˈæk.tɪŋ/

acting

表演
Meaning
the art or profession of performing in plays, films, or television; temporary performance of duties; the process of performing an action
Example
She is studying acting to become a professional actress.
她正在学习表演，想成为一名专业演员。
C2 noun /ˈslʌɡərd/

sluggard

懒汉
Meaning
A lazy, sluggish person.
Example
The sluggard refused to get out of bed even at noon.
懒汉拒绝在中午起床。
B2 noun /ɪnˈfek.ʃən/

Infection

感染
Meaning
the process of infecting or the state of being infected; a disease caused by germs
Example
The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the bacterial infection in her throat.
医生开了抗生素来治疗她喉咙的细菌感染。
B2 noun /ˈsʌm.ɪt/

summit

高峰会议
Meaning
A high-level meeting between leaders, especially of governments; a conference.
Example
The summit addressed pressing global issues.
高峰会议讨论了紧迫的全球问题。
B2 verb /nɪˈɡlekt/

neglect

忽视
Meaning
to fail to care for or give attention to something
Example
Don't neglect your health while studying.
学习时不要忽视自己的健康。
C1 adjective /pəˈleɪ.ʃəl/

palatial

宫殿般
Meaning
resembling a palace in being spacious and splendid
Example
They stayed in a palatial hotel during their vacation.
他们在度假时住在一间宫殿般的酒店里。
C2 adjective /ˌmɛrəˈtrɪʃəs/

meretricious

华而不实
Meaning
apparently attractive but having no real value or integrity.
Example
The design was flashy but meretricious.
设计华丽但华而不实。
B2 noun fɪkst ˈɪnkʌm

fixed income

固定收入
Meaning
Investment that provides a return in the form of fixed periodic payments.
Example
Fixed income investments provide reliable returns.
固定收益投资提供可靠的回报。
A1 adjective /θɜrd/

third

第三
Meaning
constituting number three in a sequence
Example
She finished in third place.
她得了第三名。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈeɪkwiəs/

aqueous

水合的
Meaning
related to or containing water; watery
Example
The solution was in an aqueous form.
溶液是水合的。
B2 verb /kənˈsiːd/

concede

Meaning
to admit something is true or valid, often reluctantly
Example
She finally conceded that she was wrong.
B1 verb /ˈsætɪsfaɪ/

satisfy

满足
Meaning
to fulfill the desires, expectations, or needs of someone; to make content
Example
The delicious meal satisfied our hunger completely.
美味的食物完全满足了我们的饥饿。
C2 verb /bɪˈsiːtʃ/

beseech

恳求
Meaning
To ask someone urgently and fervently to do something; to beg.
Example
He beseeched the judge for mercy.
他恳求法官宽恕。
C2 noun /ˈæntiˌkraɪst/

antichrist

敌基督
Meaning
A person regarded as the supreme opponent of Christ, often seen as a figure of ultimate evil.
Example
Some people fear the rise of an Antichrist in the future.
有些人害怕未来出现敌基督。
B2 noun, verb /striːk/

streak

条纹或线；快速移动至指定方向
Meaning
a long, thin line or mark; to move very quickly in a specified direction
Example
Lightning streaked across the night sky.
闪电划过夜空。
B1 noun trend

trend

趋势
Meaning
A general direction in which something is developing or changing; a pattern or tendency.
Example
The current trend of deforestation is alarming.
当前的森林砍伐趋势令人担忧。
B2 noun /ˈem.ər.əld/

Emerald

翡翠
Meaning
a bright green precious stone used in jewelry
Example
The emerald necklace sparkled in the sunlight.
翡翠项链在阳光下闪闪发光。
A2 adjective /rɪˈspɒn.sə.bəl/

Responsible

负责任的；有义务的；可靠且值得信赖的
Meaning
accountable; having duties; reliable and trustworthy
Example
Parents are responsible for their children's education and well-being.
父母对孩子的教育和福利负责。
A2 adverb /ˈɔːlmoʊst/

almost

差不多
Meaning
very nearly, but not exactly or completely
Example
He almost missed the train.
他差点错过了火车。
B2 adjective /hɪˈspænɪk/

hispanic

西班牙的 / 讲西班牙语的
Meaning
relating to Spain or Spanish-speaking countries, especially Latin America.
Example
She studies Hispanic culture and language.
她学习西班牙文化和语言。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈeɪliənəbl/

inalienable

不可转让
Meaning
Unable to be taken away or transferred; absolute and permanent.
Example
Freedom of speech is an inalienable right.
言论自由是一项不可转让的权利。
B1 adjective /ɪˈliː.ɡəl/

illegal

非法
Meaning
Not allowed by law; unlawful.
Example
It is illegal to drive without a valid license.
没有有效许可证驾驶是非法的。
B2 verb /ʌnˈkʌvə(r)/

uncover

揭示
Meaning
to reveal something that was hidden or secret
Example
The investigation uncovered new evidence.
调查揭示了新的证据。
C2 adjective /koʊˈtɜːr.mɪ.nəs/

coterminous

共边
Meaning
having the same boundaries or extent in space, time, or meaning
Example
The two jurisdictions are coterminous, sharing the same borders.
这两个司法管辖区是共边的，共享相同的边界。
C1 adjective /ˈpruː.dənt/

Prudent

谨慎的; 小心的; 明智的;
Meaning
wise; careful; cautious;
Example
It's prudent to save money for the future.
为未来存钱是明智的做法。
C2 noun /ˌlɛksɪˈkɒɡrəfər/

lexicographer

词典编纂者
Meaning
A person who compiles, writes, or edits dictionaries.
Example
The lexicographer spent years compiling the dictionary.
词典编纂者花了几年时间编写词典。
C2 noun /ˈvaɪnəri/

vinery

葡萄园
Meaning
A place where vines are cultivated, especially a vineyard or greenhouse for vines.
Example
The old vinery was filled with grapevines.
旧的葡萄园里满是葡萄藤。
C1 noun /ˈɑn.set/

Onset

开始; 起始
Meaning
the beginning or early stages of something; the start of a medical condition
Example
The onset of winter brought heavy snowfall.
冬天的开始带来了大雪。
C1 noun /ˈhjuːbrɪs/

hubris

傲慢
Meaning
excessive pride or self-confidence
Example
His hubris led to his downfall.
他的傲慢导致了他的垮台。
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。
B2 noun ˈæt.rɪ.bjuːt

attribute

属性
Meaning
A quality or feature regarded as a characteristic or inherent part of someone or something.
Example
An important attribute of wood is its flexibility.
木材的一个重要属性是它的灵活性。
A2 noun /wɛb/

web

Meaning
a network of fine threads spun by a spider or a complex interconnected system
Example
The spider spun a large web in the corner of the room.
A1 pronoun /ðeɪ/

they

他们
Meaning
used to refer to people or things previously mentioned or easily identified
Example
They are going to the park.
他们去公园。
B2 noun /ˈpeə.rən.tɪŋ/

parenting

育儿
Meaning
The care and training a child receives while growing up, involving the development of their mental, physical, and social aspects.
Example
Effective parenting helps children develop confidence and independence.
有效的育儿帮助孩子们发展自信和独立。
B2 noun /ˈaʊt.saɪ.dər/

Out-sider

局外人
Meaning
a person who does not belong to a particular group; someone not accepted by a group
Example
As an outsider, he found it difficult to understand their traditions.
作为外人，他发现很难理解他们的传统。
C1 noun ɪˌræd.ɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

eradication

根除
Meaning
The complete destruction or elimination of something unwanted.
Example
Carbon eradication is a key goal of the project.
碳的根除是该项目的一个关键目标。
C2 verb /dɪˈlæpɪdeɪt/

dilapidate

衰败
Meaning
To cause something, especially a building, to fall into ruin or disrepair.
Example
The abandoned house began to dilapidate over the years.
那座废弃的房子在多年的时间里开始衰败。
C1 noun /ˈsɛntrɪˌfjuːdʒ/

centrifuge

离心机
Meaning
A machine that spins substances at high speed to separate different components.
Example
The lab technician used a centrifuge to separate the blood cells from the plasma.
实验室技术员使用离心机将血细胞从血浆中分离出来。
C1 noun /ˈɑːlɪˌɡɑːrki/

oligarchy

寡头政治
Meaning
A small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution.
Example
The nation was ruled by a wealthy oligarchy that controlled all resources.
这个国家由一个富有的寡头集团统治，控制着所有资源。
A2 adjective /ʌnˈlʌki/

Unlucky

倒霉; 不幸运
Meaning
having bad luck; unfortunate
Example
He was unlucky to miss the winning shot.
他很倒霉错过了获胜的投篮。
C1 adjective, noun /ˈsɛlɪbət/

celibate

Meaning
abstaining from marriage and sexual relations; a person who does so
Example
He chose to remain celibate for religious reasons.
C2 adjective /ˈbɛərˌfeɪst/

barefaced

厚颜无耻
Meaning
shameless and undisguised; openly bold or unashamed
Example
He told a barefaced lie in front of everyone.
他在大家面前说了个厚颜无耻的谎言。
B1 noun /ˈeər fɔːrs/

Air force

空军
Meaning
the military organization of a country that uses aircraft for fighting
Example
The air force conducted a training exercise over the mountains.
空军在山脉上空进行了一次训练演习。
C2 adjective /ɪmˌpɜːrˈsweɪdəbl/

impersuadable

难以说服
Meaning
not able to be convinced or persuaded
Example
She remained impersuadable despite all our arguments.
尽管我们的所有论点，她仍然难以说服。
C1 adjective /ˈsɔːsi/

saucy

大胆的
Meaning
Boldly rude, cheeky, or playfully disrespectful.
Example
The child gave a saucy reply to his teacher.
那个孩子给老师一个大胆的回答。
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈwɛlm/

overwhelm

Meaning
to overpower someone emotionally or physically; to be too much to handle
Example
She was overwhelmed with gratitude after receiving the help.
C1 noun ˌæɡ.rəʊˈkem.ɪ.kəl

agrochemical

农用化学品
Meaning
A chemical product used in agriculture, especially a pesticide or fertilizer.
Example
Excessive use of agrochemicals can degrade soil quality.
过度使用农用化学品会降低土壤质量。
C2 noun /ræŋˈɡuːn ˈkriːpər/

Rangoon creeper

缅甸爬山虎
Meaning
A climbing vine with fragrant flowers that change color from white to pink to red
Example
The Rangoon creeper covered the entire fence with its sweet-smelling flowers.
缅甸爬山虎用它甜美的花朵覆盖了整个篱笆。
B2 noun /ˌpɜː.sɪˈvɪə.rəns/

perseverance

毅力
Meaning
Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success
Example
His perseverance helped him achieve his dreams.
他的毅力帮助他实现了梦想。
A2 noun /brʌʃ/

Brush

刷子
Meaning
a tool with bristles used for cleaning, painting, or grooming
Example
I brush my teeth every morning with a soft brush.
我每天早上用软刷刷牙。
C2 verb /rɪˈkænt/

recant

撤回
Meaning
to withdraw or renounce a statement or belief formally
Example
He recanted his previous statement in court.
他在法庭上撤回了之前的陈述。
A1 noun /ˈvɪlɪdʒ/

village

村庄
Meaning
a small community or group of houses in a rural area
Example
They live in a small village surrounded by mountains.
他们住在一个被山脉环绕的小村庄里。
C2 noun /kənˌɡlɒməˈreɪʃən/

conglomeration

聚集
Meaning
A collection or mixture of different things grouped together.
Example
The market is a conglomeration of small shops and food stalls.
市场是一个小商店和食品摊位的聚集。
C1 verb /ˈɛkstrəˌdaɪt/

extradite

引渡
Meaning
to hand over a person accused or convicted of a crime to another country or state
Example
The government agreed to extradite the fugitive to his home country.
政府同意将逃犯引渡到他的祖国。
B2 noun, verb /kɜːrs/

curse

诅咒
Meaning
a solemn wish that harm or misfortune should befall someone; a rude or offensive word or phrase; to utter offensive words or wish harm upon someone
Example
He cursed loudly when he realized he had lost his wallet.
当他意识到自己丢了钱包时，他大声咒骂。
B2 noun /ˈseɡ.mənt/

Segment

部分; 段; 切分的部分
Meaning
each of the parts into which something is divided; a section or portion
Example
The orange was divided into eight segments.
橙子被分成了八个部分。
A1 noun /mɑːm/

mom

妈妈
Meaning
an informal word for mother
Example
My mom makes the best homemade food.
我妈妈做的家常菜最好吃。
B2 noun /ˈɪntərfeɪs/

interface

界面
Meaning
a point where two systems, subjects, or organizations meet and interact
Example
The user interface is designed to be intuitive and user-friendly.
用户界面被设计为直观且用户友好。
B2 noun /ˈnuː.kʌm.ər/

New-comer

新来者
Meaning
a person who has recently arrived in a place or joined a group
Example
The newcomer was warmly welcomed by the team.
新来者受到了团队的热烈欢迎。
A1 noun ækˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

Activities

活动
Meaning
A thing that a person or group does or has done.
Example
Productive activities drive progress.
生产性的活动推动了进步。
B1 noun /ɪmˈprɛʃən/

impression

印象, 概念
Meaning
an idea, feeling, or opinion about something or someone
Example
The book gave me a good first impression.
这本书给我留下了很好的第一印象。
B1 noun /ˈkæləri/

calorie

卡路里
Meaning
A unit of energy, often used to measure the energy content of food and drink.
Example
She checks the calorie count before eating any packaged food.
她在吃任何包装食品之前会检查卡路里的含量。
C2 verb /ˈfɜːrbɪʃ/

furbish

抛光
Meaning
to polish, renovate, or give a fresh look to something
Example
The workers furbished the old sword until it gleamed like new.
工人们把旧剑抛光，直到它像新的一样闪闪发光。
C1 noun /ˈtuːsəm/

twosome

一对
Meaning
A pair of people considered together, often in a romantic or competitive context.
Example
They entered the dance competition as a twosome.
他们作为一对参加了舞蹈比赛。
C2 adjective /ˈkʌvətəs/

covetous

贪婪
Meaning
having or showing a strong desire for someone else's possessions
Example
She gave him a covetous look when he showed his new watch.
他在展示新手表时给了他一个贪婪的眼神。
B2 adjective /ˈɪnfɪnɪt/

infinite

无限
Meaning
limitless or endless in space, extent, or number
Example
The universe is often described as infinite.
宇宙常被描述为无限的。
C1 adjective /dʒəˈnɛrɪk/

generic

通用
Meaning
characteristic of or relating to a whole group or class; not specific
Example
This medicine is available in generic form.
这种药物以通用形式提供。
C1 noun ˌnæn.oʊ.tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒi

nanotechnology

纳米技术
Meaning
The branch of technology that deals with dimensions and tolerances of less than 100 nanometers.
Example
Nanotechnology is advancing medical treatments.
纳米技术正在推动医疗治疗的发展。
B2 verb /ˈɡʌvərn/

govern

治理
Meaning
to control and direct the public policy and affairs of a state, organization, or people
Example
The president governs the country wisely.
总统明智地治理国家。
C2 adjective /ˌdɪsəˈfɛktɪd/

disaffected

不满的
Meaning
Dissatisfied and rebellious, especially against authority or leadership.
Example
The reforms were introduced to calm the disaffected youth.
改革是为了平息不满的青年。
B2 verb /ɪnˈdjuːs/

induce

引起
Meaning
to cause or persuade someone to do something; to bring about a result
Example
The doctor induced sleep with a mild sedative.
医生用轻度镇静剂引起了睡眠。
C2 noun /ɪˈfɛmɪnəsi/

effeminacy

女性化
Meaning
The quality of showing traits traditionally associated with women, such as delicacy or softness.
Example
In ancient times, effeminacy was often criticized as a sign of weakness.
在古代，女性化常常被批评为软弱的标志。
B1 noun ɡreɪt wɔːl əv ˈtʃaɪ.nə

Great Wall of China

中国长城
Meaning
A massive ancient fortification system in China, built to protect against invasions and considered one of the most famous landmarks in the world.
Example
The Great Wall of China is one of the most famous landmarks in the world.
中国长城是世界上最著名的地标之一。
B2 verb əˈteɪnd

attained

获得
Meaning
Succeeded in achieving (something that one desires and has worked for); reached a specified age, size, or amount.
Example
The region attained remarkable progress.
该地区取得了显著的进展。
C1 noun /ˈhɛrəsi/

heresy

异端
Meaning
belief or opinion that goes against established religious doctrine or accepted beliefs.
Example
In medieval times, heresy was often punished severely.
在中世纪，异端常常受到严厉惩罚。
C2 noun /bleɪn/

Blain

水泡
Meaning
an inflammatory swelling or sore on the skin; a blister or pustule
Example
The doctor examined the blain on his arm.
医生检查了他手臂上的水泡。
B2 verb /ˈhɑːrnɪs/

harness

Meaning
To control and make use of natural resources, especially energy.
Example
Scientists are working to harness solar power effectively.
C1 verb /ˈræn.sæk/

ransack

洗劫
Meaning
to search a place roughly and steal or damage things
Example
Burglars ransacked the house while the family was away.
盗贼在家人不在时洗劫了房子。
B1 noun /məˈkænɪk/

mechanic

机械师
Meaning
a person who repairs and maintains machines or vehicles
Example
The mechanic fixed the engine in less than an hour.
机械师在不到一个小时的时间内修好了引擎。
C1 noun /ˈbroʊkərɪdʒ/

brokerage

经纪公司
Meaning
A firm that acts as an intermediary between buyers and sellers, often charging a fee.
Example
The real estate brokerage helped them find a new home.
房地产经纪公司帮助他们找到了一处新家。
C1 noun /ˈstɪm.jʊ.laɪ/

stimuli

刺激物
Meaning
Things that create reactions or provide motivation.
Example
Bright light and loud sounds are common stimuli for alertness.
明亮的光和大声的声音是常见的刺激物，可以保持警觉。
A2 noun /ænt/

Ant

蚂蚁
Meaning
a small insect that lives in organized colonies and is known for hard work
Example
The ant carried a crumb that was twice its size.
这只蚂蚁搬动了一块比它大两倍的面包屑。
A1 noun /ˈhɒlɪdeɪ/

holiday

假期
Meaning
A day of celebration or rest when most people do not work.
Example
We are planning a trip during the summer holiday.
我们计划在暑假期间去旅行。
B2 verb prəˈlɔŋd

prolonged

延长
Meaning
Extended in duration; made to last longer than usual.
Example
Modern medicine has prolonged life expectancy.
现代医学延长了预期寿命。
A2 adjective ˈnɛɡ.ə.tɪv

negative

负面
Meaning
Not desirable or optimistic; harmful or unpleasant.
Example
She had a negative attitude about the upcoming project.
她对即将到来的项目持负面态度。
B1 noun /bʌn/

Bun

小圆包
Meaning
a small round bread roll, often sweet
Example
I bought fresh buns from the bakery this morning.
我今天早上从面包店买了新鲜的小圆包。
A2 noun, verb /kəˈrɪər/

career

职业 / 事业
Meaning
As a noun: a person’s course of professional life; as a verb: to move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way.
Example
She built a successful career in medicine.
她在医学领域建立了一个成功的职业生涯。
C2 noun /ˌmɪsədˈvɛntʃər/

misadventure

不幸的事故
Meaning
An unlucky accident, mishap, or unfortunate event.
Example
He broke his leg during a skiing misadventure.
他在滑雪时发生了一次不幸的事故，摔断了腿。
C1 adjective ˌsɪmbɪˈɒtɪk

symbiotic

共生的
Meaning
Involving interaction between two different organisms living in close physical association.
Example
The relationship between the bee and the flower is symbiotic.
蜜蜂和花朵之间的关系是共生的。
C1 adjective ɪnˈsaɪ.sɪv

incisive

尖锐
Meaning
Intelligently analytical and clear-thinking; showing clear thought and good understanding of what is important.
Example
His incisive comments revealed the core issues.
他的尖锐评论揭示了核心问题。
C2 adjective /tʃeɪst/

Chaste

贞洁; 纯洁
Meaning
pure and morally good; abstaining from sexual activity
Example
She lived a chaste and virtuous life.
她过着纯洁而美德的生活。
B2 noun ˌsɛlf ˈdɪs.ə.plɪn

self-discipline

自律
Meaning
The ability to control one's emotions and behavior.
Example
Self-discipline is crucial for achieving long-term success.
自律对于长期成功至关重要。
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 noun /ˈprɛʃər ˈkʊkər/

Pressure cooker

高压锅
Meaning
a sealed cooking pot that uses steam pressure to cook food faster
Example
Using a pressure cooker reduces cooking time by more than half.
使用高压锅可以将烹饪时间缩短一半以上。
B2 noun, verb /ˈbʌŋkər/

bunker

地堡
Meaning
a reinforced underground shelter; to place or store something in a protected place
Example
They hid in a bunker during the air raid.
空袭期间他们躲在地堡里。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈhɛrənt/

inherent

固有的
Meaning
Existing in something as a natural, permanent, or essential quality.
Example
There are inherent risks in extreme sports.
极限运动中存在固有的风险。
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。
C2 noun /spɪˈlʌŋkər/

spelunker

洞穴探险者
Meaning
A person who explores caves as a hobby.
Example
The spelunker carried ropes and lights into the dark cave.
洞穴探险者带着绳子和灯光进入了黑暗的洞穴。
C2 noun /prəˈtɛktərət/

protectorate

保护国
Meaning
A state that is controlled and protected by another.
Example
The small country became a protectorate of the empire.
这个小国成为了帝国的保护国。
B1 noun /pɔːrk/

pork

幸福
Meaning
the flesh of a pig used as food
Example
He doesn't eat pork for religious reasons.
当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
C1 adjective /ˈɪnbɔːrn/

Inborn

与生俱来的; 天生的; 内在的
Meaning
existing from birth; natural; inherent
Example
She has an inborn talent for music.
她有天生的音乐才能。
B1 noun /ɪˈlɛktrɪk ˈkɛtəl/

Electric Kettle

电热水壶
Meaning
An electrical appliance that heats water quickly using electricity
Example
The electric kettle automatically turns off when the water starts boiling.
电热水壶在水开始沸腾时自动关闭。
B2 verb /dɪsˈkɑːrd/

discard

丢弃
Meaning
to throw away something that is no longer needed
Example
She decided to discard the old clothes.
她决定丢弃旧衣服。
B1 verb /haɪər/

hire

雇用
Meaning
to employ someone for wages; to rent or engage services
Example
The company will hire new employees next month.
公司将在下个月雇用新员工。
C2 noun /hæp/

hap

运气，幸运，偶然
Meaning
luck, fortune, or chance occurrence
Example
By sheer hap, he discovered the old letter hidden in the drawer.
凭借运气，他发现了藏在抽屉里的旧信。