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C2 noun /ˈmʌskɪt/

musket

一种古老的火枪
Meaning
a type of long gun used in the past, especially by infantry soldiers
Example
The soldiers carried muskets into the battlefield.
士兵们带着火枪走进了战场。
B1 adjective /ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntl/

environmental

环境的
Meaning
relating to the natural world and the impact of human activity on its condition
Example
The company adopted new policies to reduce environmental damage.
公司采取了新的政策以减少环境损害。
C2 noun /ˈtrɒɡlədaɪt/

troglodyte

穴居人
Meaning
A person who lives in a cave or is considered old-fashioned and out of touch.
Example
Some called him a troglodyte for refusing to use modern technology.
有些人称他为穴居人，因为他拒绝使用现代技术。
C1 noun /dɪsˈɪntrəst/

disinterest

冷漠
Meaning
lack of interest or concern
Example
His disinterest in the project was obvious.
他对这个项目的冷漠是显而易见的。
B2 noun ˈlæbrətɔːriz

laboratories

实验室
Meaning
A room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching, or for the manufacture of drugs or chemicals.
Example
Advanced laboratories enabled groundbreaking discoveries.
先进的实验室促进了突破性的发现。
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。
B1 noun /edʒ/

Edge

边缘; 锋利的边
Meaning
the outside limit of an object or area; a sharp side of a blade
Example
Be careful not to cut yourself on the sharp edge of the knife.
小心不要被刀的锋利边缘割伤。
B2 verb /prəˈvoʊk/

provoke

挑衅
Meaning
To cause someone to become angry or to cause a reaction.
Example
His words provoked a heated argument.
他的话引发了一场激烈的争论。
C1 verb /ɔːrˈdeɪn/

ordain

Meaning
To officially make someone a priest or minister; to decree or order something officially.
Example
The bishop will ordain three new priests this Sunday.
C2 noun /ˈsɪkəfənt/

sycophant

阿谀奉承者
Meaning
A person who acts obsequiously toward someone important in order to gain advantage.
Example
The manager was surrounded by sycophants who agreed with everything he said.
经理被一群拍马屁的人包围，他们同意他说的每一件事。
C1 noun /baɪl/

Bile

胆汁
Meaning
a bitter greenish-brown alkaline fluid that aids digestion and is secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder
Example
The liver produces bile to help digest fats.
肝脏产生胆汁来帮助消化脂肪。
C1 verb /ˈɡælvənaɪz/

galvanize

Meaning
to shock or excite someone into taking action; to coat iron or steel with a protective layer of zinc
Example
The speech galvanized the crowd into action.
A1 adjective /ˈiː.vən/

Even

平坦; 均匀; 平级
Meaning
flat and smooth; equal or uniform; level
Example
The surface was completely even and smooth.
表面完全平坦且光滑。
C1 verb /bɒtʃ/

botch

搞砸
Meaning
to carry out a task badly or carelessly
Example
He completely botched the repair job.
他完全搞砸了维修工作。
C1 noun /rɛnˈdɪʃən/

rendition

演绎
Meaning
a performance or interpretation of a piece of art, music, or text
Example
The singer gave a moving rendition of the classic song.
歌手献上了一场感人的经典歌曲演绎。
B1 noun ˈtʃeə.pɜː.sən

chairperson

主席
Meaning
A person who is in charge of a meeting or organization; the presiding officer of a committee, board, or organization.
Example
The chairperson ensures procedural integrity.
主席确保程序的完整性。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtrɛntʃt/

entrenched

根深蒂固
Meaning
Firmly established and unlikely to change.
Example
Corruption is deeply entrenched in the system.
腐败在这个系统中根深蒂固。
C2 noun /ˈhænd ˌrɪŋɪŋ/

hand-wringing

过度担忧
Meaning
excessive worry or concern expressed in a visible or dramatic way.
Example
There was much hand-wringing over the political crisis.
关于政治危机有很多戏剧性的担忧。
C1 noun /ˈhɔːl.mɑːrk/

hallmark

标志性特征
Meaning
a typical characteristic or feature of someone or something
Example
Honesty is the hallmark of a good leader.
诚实是一个好领导者的标志性特征。
B1 noun /ˈhɔːlweɪ/

hallway

走廊
Meaning
a corridor in a building that connects rooms
Example
The kids left their shoes in the hallway.
孩子们把鞋子留在了走廊里。
B2 noun /fliːt/

fleet

舰队
Meaning
a group of ships, vehicles, or aircraft operating together under one command
Example
The navy deployed its entire fleet for the exercise.
海军为演习部署了整个舰队。
C1 noun /ˌdɪsəˈbiːdiəns/

disobedience

不服从
Meaning
failure or refusal to obey rules, laws, or authority
Example
The child's disobedience worried his parents.
孩子的不服从让父母感到担忧。
C2 verb /ˈdɛsɪkreɪt/

desecrate

亵渎
Meaning
to treat a sacred place or object with disrespect or violation
Example
The vandals desecrated the ancient temple walls with graffiti.
破坏者用涂鸦亵渎了古老的寺庙墙壁。
C1 verb /ˈkʌn.dʒər/

conjure

召唤
Meaning
to summon something as if by magic; to imagine vividly
Example
The magician conjured a rabbit out of the hat.
魔术师从帽子里召唤出了一只兔子。
B2 verb /ˌdɪskəˈnɛkt/

disconnect

Meaning
to detach or separate from a connection or source
Example
Please disconnect the charger from the power outlet.
C1 noun /iːl/

Eel

鳗鱼
Meaning
a long, snake-like fish that lives in both fresh and salt water
Example
The electric eel can generate powerful electric shocks.
电鳗可以产生强大的电击。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/

unchanging

不变的
Meaning
remaining the same over time; not changing
Example
Her love for her family was unchanging throughout the years.
她对家人的爱多年来始终不变。
B1 verb /pərˈmɪt/

permit

允许
Meaning
to allow or give permission; to make possible
Example
The teacher permits students to use calculators during the exam.
老师允许学生在考试期间使用计算器。
C1 noun /ˈkɒnstənsi/

constancy

忠诚/恒常
Meaning
the quality of being faithful and dependable
Example
Her constancy in friendship is admirable.
她在友谊中的恒常令人钦佩。
B1 noun, verb /flæɡ/

flag

Meaning
a piece of fabric with a symbol or colors; or to mark or signal attention
Example
They raised the national flag during the ceremony.
C1 noun/verb /kroʊˈʃeɪ/

crochet

Meaning
Needlework made by interlocking loops of thread with a hooked needle; the act of making such items.
Example
She learned how to crochet a scarf for winter.
B2 noun /ˈwɒtʃ.mən/

Watchman

看守人
Meaning
a person employed to guard or watch over a building or area, especially at night
Example
The watchman patrols the factory every hour to ensure security.
看守人每小时巡逻工厂，确保安全。
C1 adjective /ˈeɪmləs/

Aimless

漫无目的; 无目标
Meaning
without purpose or direction; lacking a goal
Example
He wandered around the city in an aimless manner.
他在城市中漫无目的地游荡。
A1 pronoun /ʌs/

us

我们
Meaning
used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people as the object of a verb or preposition
Example
She gave us a gift.
她给了我们一个礼物。
C2 adjective /rɪˈsplɛndənt/

resplendent

辉煌
Meaning
Shining brilliantly; dazzling in appearance or effect
Example
The bride looked resplendent in her wedding gown.
新娘穿着婚纱看起来光彩照人。
C2 noun /ˌprɪnsɪˈpæləti/

principality

公国
Meaning
a state ruled by a prince
Example
Monaco is a famous principality in Europe.
摩纳哥是欧洲著名的公国。
A1 noun /ɒkˈtoʊbər/

october

十月
Meaning
the tenth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
The weather becomes cooler in October.
十月天气开始变凉。
C2 verb /dɪsˈbɑːr/

disbar

正式将律师从法律职业中除名
Meaning
to officially remove a lawyer from the legal profession
Example
The corrupt lawyer was disbarred for unethical conduct.
腐败的律师因不道德行为而被除名。
C2 noun /ˌɒn.əˌmæt.əˈpiː.ə/

onomatopoeia

拟声词
Meaning
The formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named.
Example
The word 'buzz' is an example of onomatopoeia.
‘buzz’ 这个词是拟声词的一个例子。
B2 noun /hʌm/

Hum

嗡嗡声
Meaning
a low continuous sound; to make a low continuous droning sound
Example
The constant hum of the air conditioner helped her fall asleep peacefully.
空调的持续嗡嗡声帮助她安然入睡。
C1 noun /ˌpænəˈsiːə/

panacea

万灵药
Meaning
A solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases.
Example
Education is often seen as a panacea for social problems.
教育通常被视为社会问题的万能药。
C1 noun /ˈsteɪtəs kwoʊ/

status quo

现状
Meaning
The existing state of affairs, especially regarding social or political issues.
Example
The government decided to maintain the status quo until further review.
政府决定在进一步审查之前保持现状。
C1 verb /ˈwɪtl/

whittle

Meaning
to carve or shape something by cutting off small pieces; to gradually reduce
Example
He spent the afternoon whittling a piece of wood into a toy.
C2 noun /ˈfɒpəri/

foppery

浮夸
Meaning
Foolish or excessive concern with one's appearance or manners; pretentious behavior.
Example
His obsession with fashion was dismissed as mere foppery.
他对时尚的痴迷被当作浮夸。
C1 noun /frɪˈvɒləti/

frivolity

轻浮
Meaning
Lack of seriousness; silly or trivial behavior.
Example
The teacher discouraged frivolity during the exam.
老师在考试期间阻止了轻浮行为。
C1 noun /ˈmɪd.əl.mæn/

Middleman

中介
Meaning
A person who acts as an intermediary between two parties in a business transaction
Example
They decided to cut out the middleman and sell directly to customers.
他们决定去掉中介，直接向客户销售。
C1 adjective ˈɪn.lənd

Inland

内陆
Meaning
Situated in the interior of a country; away from the coast.
Example
Inland transport boosts local trade.
内陆交通促进了当地的贸易。
A2 verb /laɪ/

lie

撒谎, 躺着
Meaning
to be in a horizontal position; to tell an untruth
Example
The book lies on the table.
书放在桌子上。
C1 adjective ˌɪm.pəˈsɛp.tɪ.bəl

imperceptible

无法察觉的
Meaning
So subtle or gradual that it is difficult to notice or perceive
Example
The changes in his behavior were imperceptible at first.
他行为中的变化一开始几乎是无法察觉的。
C2 verb /əˈɡriːv/

aggrieve

使愤怒
Meaning
to cause distress or make someone feel resentful
Example
She felt aggrieved by the unfair decision.
她因不公平的决定而感到不满。
A2 verb /ɪmˈpruːv/

improve

改善
Meaning
to make or become better; to enhance quality or condition
Example
Practice helps improve your skills.
练习帮助提高你的技能。
C1 adjective /ˈrʌɡ.ɪd/

Rugged

粗糙不平；表面不规则；强壮而坚固
Meaning
rough and uneven; having a rough irregular surface; tough and strong
Example
The hikers crossed the rugged mountain terrain.
登山者穿越了崎岖的山地地形。
C1 noun /ˈɪntərˌpleɪ/

interplay

相互作用
Meaning
The way in which two or more things have an effect on each other.
Example
The interplay between culture and technology shapes modern life.
文化与技术之间的相互作用塑造了现代生活。
A2 adjective /ˈwɛstərn/

western

西方的
Meaning
relating to or characteristic of the West, especially Europe and the Americas
Example
She loves western music and culture.
她喜欢西方的音乐和文化。
A1 adjective /oʊld/

old

旧的
Meaning
having lived for a long time; not new or young
Example
He still drives his old car.
他仍然开着他的旧车。
B1 verb /əˈdæpt/

adapt

适应
Meaning
to adjust or change something to suit new conditions or situations
Example
He quickly adapted to the new environment.
他很快适应了新环境。
B1 verb /ræp/

wrap

包裹
Meaning
to cover something completely with paper or cloth; to enclose
Example
Please wrap the gift in colorful paper.
请将礼物用彩色纸包起来。
A2 noun /ˈprɪn.ses/

princess

公主
Meaning
a female royal family member, especially the daughter of a king or queen; a woman regarded as noble, cherished, or elegant
Example
The princess waved to the crowd from the palace balcony.
公主从皇宫的阳台向人群挥手。
C1 noun /ˈmæɡneɪt/

Magnate

富豪; 商业界或工业界的富有且有权势的人
Meaning
A wealthy and powerful businessperson or industrialist
Example
The oil magnate owned dozens of refineries across the country.
石油富豪拥有全国各地的数十座炼油厂。
C2 adjective /ˈlɪsəm/

lissome

纤细、柔韧且优雅的动作
Meaning
Thin, supple, and graceful in movement.
Example
The dancer moved with a lissome elegance.
舞者以优雅的丽索姆动作移动。
C1 noun /blɜːrb/

blurb

宣传描述
Meaning
a short promotional description of a book, product, or service
Example
The back cover had a blurb praising the novel.
封底有一段宣传描述，赞扬这本小说。
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。
C2 noun /ˈtrɪmnəs/

trimness

整洁
Meaning
the quality of being neat, orderly, or slender and well-proportioned
Example
Her room’s trimness reflected a habit of putting everything back in its place.
她房间的整洁反映出她总是把东西放回原位的习惯。
C2 adjective /dɪˈspjuːtəbl/

Disputable

有争议的；可疑的
Meaning
open to debate or argument; questionable
Example
The facts in the case are disputable and need further investigation.
案件中的事实是有争议的，需要进一步调查。
A1 verb /set/

set

设置
Meaning
to put or place something in a position; to establish
Example
She set the book on the table.
她把书放在桌子上。
B2 noun /ˈvɛtərən/

veteran

有经验的人 / 退役军人
Meaning
a person who has long experience in a particular field or an ex-member of the armed forces
Example
He is a veteran of the software industry.
他是软件行业的老兵。
C1 noun /kræɡ/

crag

陡峭的悬崖或岩石面
Meaning
a steep or rugged cliff or rock face
Example
The hikers climbed the jagged crag to reach the summit.
远足者攀登陡峭的岩石面到达山顶。
B2 verb ˈmɪnɪmaɪz

minimize

最小化
Meaning
Reduce (something, especially something unwanted or unpleasant) to the smallest possible amount or degree.
Example
Efforts should be made to minimize plastic usage.
应该采取措施来减少塑料使用。
C1 noun /daɪˈsɛkʃən/

dissection

解剖
Meaning
the act of cutting apart or analyzing something in detail, especially a body or structure
Example
The dissection of the specimen revealed important details about its structure.
样本的解剖揭示了关于其结构的重要细节。
A2 noun /ˈprəʊɡræm/

program

程序
Meaning
a planned series of events or activities
Example
The program starts at 9 AM sharp.
程序在上午9点准时开始。
B2 noun /ˈkɑr.ɡoʊ ʃɪp/

Cargo ship

货船
Meaning
a ship or vessel that carries goods and materials from one port to another
Example
The cargo ship transported containers filled with electronics across the ocean.
货船将满载电子产品的集装箱穿越海洋。
A2 noun /kənˌɡrætʃ.əˈleɪ.ʃənz/

Congratulations

祝贺
Meaning
words expressing praise for an achievement or good wishes on a special occasion
Example
Congratulations on your promotion! You really deserved this success.
恭喜晋升！你真的值得这次成功。
C1 adjective /ˈræɡ.ɪd/

Ragged

破旧的; 破损的; 破烂的
Meaning
torn; tattered; frayed; shabby
Example
The homeless man wore ragged clothes.
无家可归的人穿着破旧的衣服。
C1 verb /ˈsmʌðər/

smother

窒息 / 扑灭
Meaning
to kill someone by covering their nose and mouth to prevent breathing; to cover something completely; to overwhelm with excessive attention or affection
Example
She smothered the fire with a blanket.
她用毯子把火扑灭了。
B1 adverb /ˈbeɪsɪkli/

basically

基本上
Meaning
in the most important or fundamental way; essentially
Example
Basically, the project was a success despite some small issues.
基本上，尽管有一些小问题，项目仍然是成功的。
A2 noun ˈtʃælɪndʒ

challenge

挑战
Meaning
A call to take part in a contest or competition, especially a demanding or stimulating one; a task or situation that tests someone's abilities.
Example
Plastic pollution poses a significant challenge to global health.
塑料污染对全球健康构成了重大挑战。
B2 verb /ˈresəl/

wrestle

摔跤
Meaning
to fight by grappling and trying to throw down an opponent; to struggle with a problem
Example
The children like to wrestle on the playground.
孩子们喜欢在操场上摔跤。
C1 adjective /ˈɑːrɡjuəbl/

arguable

有争议的
Meaning
open to debate or discussion; not certain and capable of being argued for or against
Example
It is arguable that technology has improved our quality of life.
可以说，科技改善了我们的生活质量。
A2 adverb /ˈɛniweɪ/

anyway

无论如何
Meaning
used to emphasize a statement or to return to a previous subject; regardless of what happened
Example
I was tired, but I went to the meeting anyway.
我很累，但我还是去了会议。
A1 pronoun /juː/

you

你
Meaning
used to refer to the person or people being spoken to
Example
You are doing a great job!
你做得很好！
A1 noun /ˈsʌn.deɪ/

sunday

星期天
Meaning
The day of the week between Saturday and Monday; often considered a day of rest or worship.
Example
We usually relax at home on Sunday.
我们通常在星期天在家休息。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈlɛtəd/

unlettered

文盲
Meaning
lacking education or the ability to read and write; illiterate
Example
The unlettered villagers relied on oral traditions to preserve their history.
那些文盲村民依赖口头传统来保存他们的历史。
C1 noun ˌpɒlɪˈneɪʃən

Pollination

授粉
Meaning
The process by which pollen is transferred from flowers, enabling plant reproduction.
Example
Butterflies play a vital role in pollination.
蝴蝶在授粉过程中起着至关重要的作用。
C1 verb /ˌaʊtˈstrɪp/

outstrip

超越
Meaning
To go faster or do better than someone or something; to surpass.
Example
The company outstripped its competitors in sales last year.
公司在去年超越了它的竞争对手。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtændʒəbl/

intangible

无形的
Meaning
Unable to be touched or grasped; not having a physical presence.
Example
Trust is an intangible quality in relationships.
信任是关系中一种无形的品质。
B1 noun /ˈtɛkstbʊk/

textbook

教科书
Meaning
a book used for studying a subject in school or college
Example
She bought a new biology textbook for her class.
她为她的班级买了一本新的生物学教科书。
C2 verb /ʌnˈjoʊk/

unyoke

解开
Meaning
To release from a yoke or to free from restraint or obligation.
Example
The farmer unyoked the oxen after a long day of work.
农民在长时间工作后解开了牛的套索。
B1 noun /ˈen.trəns/

Entrance

入口
Meaning
an opening that allows access to a place; the action of entering
Example
The main entrance to the building was decorated with beautiful flowers.
大楼的主入口装饰着美丽的花朵。
C2 verb /drɔːl/

drawl

懒散地说话
Meaning
to speak in a slow, lazy way with prolonged vowel sounds
Example
He tends to drawl when he is tired.
他在累的时候说话会很慢。
C2 noun /ˈmɔːreɪz/

mores

风俗
Meaning
the essential or characteristic customs and conventions of a community
Example
Social mores often dictate how people behave in public.
社会风俗常常决定人们在公共场合的行为。
B2 noun /diːp siː/

deep sea

深海
Meaning
The deep parts of the sea or ocean, typically beyond the continental shelf.
Example
Many deep-sea creatures produce bioluminescence for survival.
许多深海生物为了生存而产生生物发光。
C1 verb /əbˈstrʌkt/

obstruct

阻碍
Meaning
to block or hinder progress; to prevent or impede movement
Example
The fallen tree obstructed the road for several hours.
倒下的树挡住了路几个小时。
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。
A1 title /ˈmɪstər/

mr

先生
Meaning
a title used before a man's name
Example
Mr. Rahman is our new teacher.
先生拉赫曼是我们的新老师。
B2 adjective /ˌtɛrɪˈtɔːriəl/

territorial

领土的
Meaning
Relating to the ownership or control of land or territory.
Example
The two countries had a territorial dispute over the island.
这两个国家在这个岛屿上有领土争议。
C2 verb /dɪˈfreɪ/

defray

支付费用
Meaning
to provide money to pay the costs of something
Example
The grant will help defray the cost of education.
这笔补助将帮助支付教育费用。
C1 adjective /ˈθrɪfti/

thrifty

节俭
Meaning
using money and resources carefully and not wastefully
Example
She is very thrifty and always saves money for the future.
她非常节俭，总是为未来存钱。
C2 noun /ɪˈmɒljʊmənt/

emolument

工资
Meaning
payment for work or services; salary or fees
Example
The professor received his annual emolument from the university.
教授从大学收到了他的年薪。
B2 adjective /ˈdʒuːsi/

juicy

多汁
Meaning
Full of juice; succulent; also used to describe something exciting or scandalous.
Example
The steak was so juicy that it melted in my mouth.
这块牛排多汁到在我嘴里融化。
C1 adjective /ˈɜːrksəm/

irksome

恼人的
Meaning
annoying or irritating
Example
Waiting in a long line is one of the most irksome tasks.
在长队中等待是最让人恼火的任务之一。
C2 noun /ˈpoʊ.ə.si/

poesy

诗意
Meaning
poetry; the art or composition of poems
Example
The anthology was filled with romantic poesy.
这本选集充满了浪漫的诗意。
C1 adjective /ˈprɪnsəpəld/

principled

有原则的
Meaning
acting in accordance with moral or ethical standards
Example
He is a principled leader who always puts honesty first.
他是一个有原则的领导，总是把诚实放在第一位。
C1 verb əˈblɪt.ə.reɪt

obliterate

摧毁
Meaning
To destroy utterly; wipe out completely, to erase or remove something completely.
Example
The storm obliterated entire villages.
暴风雨摧毁了整个村庄。
B1 noun /foʊk/

folk

人们
Meaning
people in general, often referring to a group or community
Example
Country folk often live a simple life.
乡村人通常过着简单的生活。
C1 noun /eb/

Ebb

退潮; 海水下降
Meaning
the receding tide; a gradual decline or reduction
Example
The fishermen waited for the ebb before returning to shore.
渔民们在回到岸边之前等待着退潮。
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 adjective əˈstaʊn.dɪŋ

astounding

惊人的，令人震惊的，令人惊讶的
Meaning
Surprisingly impressive or notable; causing shock or surprise.
Example
The magician's astounding tricks left the audience speechless.
魔术师的惊人技巧让观众目瞪口呆。
A2 noun /mjuˈziːəm/

museum

博物馆
Meaning
a building in which objects of historical, scientific, artistic, or cultural interest are stored and exhibited
Example
We visited the art museum to see the new exhibition.
我们参观了艺术博物馆，欣赏了新的展览。
B2 noun /ˈhæz.ərd/

Hazard

危害; 风险
Meaning
a danger or risk; something that poses a threat to safety
Example
Smoking is a serious health hazard that can lead to lung cancer and heart disease.
吸烟是一种严重的健康危害，可能导致肺癌和心脏病。
B2 noun /ˈsikwəl/

Sequel

续集
Meaning
a published, broadcast, or recorded work that continues the story or develops the theme of an earlier one; something that takes place after or as a result of an earlier event
Example
The movie sequel was even more successful than the original.
这部电影的续集比原作更成功。
C1 noun /bəˈnɛv.ə.ləns/

benevolence

仁慈或慈爱
Meaning
The quality of being well meaning and kindly; the disposition to do good.
Example
His benevolence towards the poor earned him respect.
他的仁慈使他赢得了贫穷者的尊重。
B2 noun /ˈdeb.riː/

debris

碎片
Meaning
Scattered pieces of waste or remains.
Example
Debris in the eyes causes irritation.
眼睛里的碎片会引起刺激。
B2 noun /ˈklɒzɪt/

closet

衣柜
Meaning
a small room or enclosed space used for storing clothes or other things
Example
She keeps her winter coats in the closet near the door.
她把冬季外套放在门旁的衣柜里。
C2 noun /ˈdɪfɪdəns/

diffidence

缺乏自信
Meaning
Lack of self-confidence; shyness or modesty.
Example
Her diffidence made it hard for her to speak in public.
她的缺乏自信让她很难在公众面前发言。
C2 noun /ˌsæv.wɑːr ˈfeər/

savoir-faire

社交技巧
Meaning
The ability to act or speak appropriately in social situations; polished social skills.
Example
She handled the delicate situation with remarkable savoir-faire.
她以卓越的社交技巧处理了这一棘手的情况。
C1 verb /smɪr/

smear

涂抹 / 诽谤
Meaning
to spread or apply a substance messily; to damage someone's reputation with false or unfair words
Example
The child smeared paint across the wall.
孩子把油漆涂在墙上。
B1 noun /rɪˈkɔːdɪŋ/

recording

录音
Meaning
the act or process of recording something
Example
The recording of the interview was clear and loud.
采访的录音清晰且响亮。
C2 adjective /ˈmɔːkɪʃ/

mawkish

过于伤感
Meaning
excessively sentimental, often to the point of being sickly
Example
The movie was criticized for its mawkish sentimentality.
电影因过于伤感的情感而受到批评。
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。
B2 verb /nɪt/

knit

编织
Meaning
To make clothes or fabric by interlocking loops of yarn with needles.
Example
She loves to knit scarves for her friends during the winter.
她喜欢在冬天为她的朋友编织围巾。
B2 verb /prɪˈzjuːm/

presume

假设
Meaning
To suppose something is true without proof; to take for granted.
Example
I presume she has already left for the meeting.
我假设她已经去参加会议了。