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A2 noun /ˈnæpkɪn/

napkin

餐巾
Meaning
a piece of cloth or paper used to wipe the mouth and hands while eating
Example
She placed a napkin on her lap before eating.
她在吃饭前把餐巾放在膝盖上。
B2 adjective /ˈlʌv.ə.bəl/

Lovable

值得爱的; 可爱的
Meaning
deserving of love; endearing; adorable
Example
The puppy was so lovable that everyone wanted to adopt it.
小狗是如此可爱,所有人都想领养它。
A2 verb /əˈtend/

attend

参加
Meaning
to be present at; to give attention to; to take care of
Example
I will attend the conference next week.
我下周会参加会议。
C2 noun /ˈwɪtlɪŋ/

witling

傻瓜 / 假装聪明
Meaning
a person who has little wit or pretends to be witty
Example
He acted like a witling among scholars.
他在学者中表现得像个傻瓜。
B2 adjective /ˈaɪsi/

Icy

冰冷的; 极冷的; 敌对的
Meaning
extremely cold; covered with ice; unfriendly or hostile
Example
The icy wind made everyone shiver.
冰冷的风让每个人都颤抖。
C1 noun ˌɔːɡ.menˈteɪ.ʃən

augmentation

增加或扩展
Meaning
Increasing quantity, power or performance.
Example
The company invested in the augmentation of its workforce.
公司投资于增强其劳动力。
C1 noun /ˈrɛ.trəʊ.fɪt.ɪŋ/

retrofitting

为旧系统添加新技术或功能
Meaning
The addition of new technology or features to older systems.
Example
The building underwent retrofitting to meet new safety standards.
这座建筑通过加装 retrofit 来满足新的安全标准。
B2 noun /ˈlɪb.ər.ti/

Liberty

自由
Meaning
the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views
Example
The Statue of Liberty represents freedom and democracy.
自由女神像象征着自由和民主。
B2 noun /əkˈnɒlɪdʒmənt/

acknowledgement

确认
Meaning
the act of recognizing or accepting something as true or valid; an expression of gratitude or recognition
Example
She received an acknowledgement for her contribution to the project.
她因对该项目的贡献而获得确认。
A2 adjective /ˈkɒmɪk/

comic

喜剧的
Meaning
causing or meant to cause laughter
Example
The movie had several comic scenes.
这部电影有几个喜剧场景。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɜːrsənl/

impersonal

非个人化
Meaning
not influenced by, showing, or involving personal feelings; lacking human warmth or emotion
Example
The letter was written in a very impersonal style.
信件是以非常非个人化的风格写的。
C2 verb /ˈbraʊˌbiːt/

browbeat

威胁 / 强迫
Meaning
To intimidate or bully someone into doing something
Example
The lawyer tried to browbeat the witness.
律师试图威胁证人。
C1 noun/verb ˈpɪv.ət

pivot

战略转变,中心,过程改变
Meaning
A significant change in business strategy or direction.
Example
The company decided to pivot its business strategy.
公司决定调整其商业策略。
C2 noun /ˈmæləprɒˌpɪzəm/

malapropism

误用词汇
Meaning
the mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one, often with amusing effect
Example
He is famous for his malapropism when speaking in public.
他因在公众演讲时的误用词汇而闻名。
B2 adverb /wɛərˈbaɪ/

whereby

通过
Meaning
by which; because of which
Example
The company agreed to a contract whereby it would pay the penalty.
公司同意了一份合同,通过它将支付罚款。
C2 noun /naɪˈdʒel.ə/

Nigella

黑孜然
Meaning
small black seeds with a nutty, slightly bitter flavor, also known as black cumin or black seed
Example
Sprinkle nigella seeds on top of the bread before baking.
在面包上撒上黑孜然种子,然后烤制。
C2 noun /ˈsoʊbrɪˌkeɪ/

sobriquet

绰号
Meaning
a person's nickname or descriptive name
Example
The famous leader was known by the sobriquet 'The Iron Lady'.
这位著名的领导人以‘铁娘子’的绰号为人所知。
A1 noun /flɔːr/

floor

地板
Meaning
the lower surface of a room, on which one may walk
Example
The floor was covered with a soft carpet.
地板上铺着一块柔软的地毯。
B2 noun /kəˈrɪz.mə/

charisma

个人魅力
Meaning
Compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others.
Example
His charisma helped him become a great leader.
他的个人魅力帮助他成为一位伟大的领导者。
C2 verb /ˈflædʒəˌleɪt/

flagellate

鞭打或以惩罚或自我约束的方式鞭打自己
Meaning
to whip or flog someone, either literally or as a form of punishment or self-discipline
Example
In history, some monks would flagellate themselves as penance.
在历史上,一些僧侣会因忏悔而鞭打自己。
A2 noun /ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi/

economy

经济
Meaning
The wealth and resources of a country or region.
Example
A stable economy is essential for national growth.
稳定的经济对国家的增长至关重要。
B1 verb /əbˈzɜːrv/

observe

观察
Meaning
to watch carefully; to notice or perceive something
Example
Scientists observe the behavior of animals in the wild.
科学家观察野生动物的行为。
C2 verb /ˈsɪbəleɪt/

sibilate

发出嘶嘶声
Meaning
To pronounce with a hissing sound.
Example
The actor sibilated his lines for dramatic effect.
演员为了戏剧效果,用嘶嘶声说出了他的台词。
C2 noun /ˈʃɑːdənfrɔɪdə/

schadenfreude

从他人的不幸中获得的快乐
Meaning
pleasure derived from another person's misfortune
Example
He felt a sense of schadenfreude when his rival failed.
当他的对手失败时,他感到一阵沙登弗洛伊德。
A1 adjective, adverb, pronoun /mʌtʃ/

much

很多
Meaning
a large amount or degree of something
Example
She doesn’t have much time to finish the project.
她没有很多时间来完成这个项目。
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。
B2 verb /əˈkʌmplɪʃ/

accomplish

完成
Meaning
to achieve or complete successfully
Example
She managed to accomplish all her goals for the year.
她成功地完成了今年的所有目标。
C1 noun /ˈdʒʌɡərˌnɔːt/

juggernaut

不可阻挡的力量
Meaning
A huge, powerful, and unstoppable force or institution.
Example
The new tech company has become a juggernaut in the industry.
这家新技术公司已经成为了这个行业中不可阻挡的力量。
B1 noun /əˈsɛmbli/

assembly

集会
Meaning
a group of people gathered together for a common purpose or the act of putting parts together to form something
Example
The school held an assembly to discuss the new rules.
学校举行了一个集会来讨论新的规则。
C1 verb /ɪˈleɪt/

elate

使高兴
Meaning
To make someone very happy or proud.
Example
The success of the project elated the whole team.
项目的成功让整个团队都感到非常高兴。
C1 noun /ˈɡrɪd.əl/

Griddle

铁板
Meaning
a flat heating surface for cooking food, typically made of metal
Example
She cooked pancakes on the hot griddle.
她在热的铁板上煎饼。
C1 noun/adjective /ˈluː.nə.tɪk/

lunatic

疯子
Meaning
A person who is insane or acting in a foolish or reckless way; also used as an adjective meaning insane.
Example
The driver was driving like a lunatic on the highway.
司机在高速公路上像疯子一样开车。
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。
A1 verb /treɪn/

Train

训练
Meaning
to teach skills or prepare for a specific activity
Example
Athletes train hard for the Olympics.
运动员为奥林匹克训练。
C1 adjective /trænˈsen.dənt/

transcendent

超越或高于正常或仅仅是物理人类经验的范围
Meaning
Beyond or above the range of normal or merely physical human experience.
Example
His art has a transcendent quality.
他的艺术具有超越的品质。
C1 verb /ˈdaʊn.pleɪ/

downplay

淡化
Meaning
to make something seem less important than it really is
Example
The company tried to downplay the risks of the new product.
公司试图淡化新产品的风险。
B2 noun /ˌkeɪ.pəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

capability

能力
Meaning
The ability or capacity to do something.
Example
The telescope's capability is unparalleled.
望远镜的能力是无与伦比的。
C1 noun ˈkɒnfluəns

confluence

汇流
Meaning
An act or process of merging.
Example
The confluence of ideas from different cultures created a rich discussion.
来自不同文化的思想汇流,创造了一场丰富的讨论。
B2 noun ˌɪntəˈlektʃuəlz

intellectuals

知识分子
Meaning
People possessing a highly developed intellect; scholars or academics.
Example
Intellectuals protested against the dominance.
知识分子反对霸权。
C2 noun/verb /sluːs/

sluice

水闸 / 清洗
Meaning
A sliding gate for controlling the flow of water; to wash or rinse with water in large quantities.
Example
The workers sluiced the mud off the street after the heavy rain.
工人们在暴雨后清洗了街道上的泥巴。
B2 noun /ˈbæŋkrʌpt/

Bankrupt

破产
Meaning
a person unable to pay debts; having no money; completely lacking in something
Example
The company went bankrupt after years of poor financial management.
公司在多年糟糕的财务管理后破产了。
C1 noun /ˈdɛmənˌstreɪtər/

demonstrator

示范者, 抗议者
Meaning
a person who shows how something works or takes part in a public protest
Example
The demonstrators marched peacefully through the city streets.
示威者和平地穿过城市街道游行。
B1 noun /ˈɡædʒ.ɪt/

gadget

小工具
Meaning
A small mechanical or electronic device with a particular function, often novel or useful.
Example
He loves buying the latest kitchen gadgets.
他喜欢购买最新的厨房小工具。
B2 noun /spaʊs/

spouse

配偶
Meaning
a person's husband or wife
Example
Each employee may include their spouse in the health insurance plan.
每个员工可以将配偶纳入健康保险计划。
C1 noun mælˈnʌr.ɪʃ.mənt

malnourishment

营养不良
Meaning
Lack of proper nutrition, caused by not having enough to eat, not eating enough of the right things, or being unable to use the food that one does eat.
Example
Children in poverty-stricken areas suffer from malnourishment.
贫困地区的孩子们遭受营养不良。
B2 noun/adjective /ˈvɪntɪdʒ/

vintage

复古 / 经典
Meaning
Relating to high quality from the past; classic; also the year of a wine harvest.
Example
She wore a vintage dress from the 1950s.
她穿着一件1950年代的复古裙子。
C2 noun /dɪˈprævɪti/

depravity

堕落
Meaning
moral corruption; wickedness
Example
The film portrays the moral depravity of a corrupt society.
这部电影描绘了腐化社会的道德堕落。
B2 noun /ˈɪnstɪŋkt/

instinct

本能
Meaning
A natural way of behaving or reacting that does not require learning.
Example
Birds build nests by instinct.
鸟类本能地筑巢。
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 adjective ˈluː.sɪd

lucid

清晰且易于理解
Meaning
Clear and easily understandable thoughts or explanations.
Example
His explanation was so lucid that everyone understood it.
他的解释如此清晰,以至于每个人都理解了。
B2 noun /ˈɔːrɡənaɪzər/

organizer

组织者
Meaning
a person who arranges or coordinates activities, events, or groups; a tool or item used to keep things in order
Example
She worked as the main organizer of the international conference.
她是这次国际会议的主要组织者。
B2 adjective /ˈɡɪf.tɪd/

Gifted

天赋的; 才华横溢的
Meaning
having exceptional talent or ability; talented;
Example
She is a gifted musician who plays multiple instruments.
她是一位天赋异禀的音乐家,能演奏多种乐器。
C2 verb /beɪst/

baste

在烹饪过程中将融化的脂肪、肉汁或液体倒在肉上,保持其湿润
Meaning
to pour or brush melted fat, juices, or liquid over meat during cooking to keep it moist
Example
She basted the turkey every 30 minutes to keep it juicy.
她每30分钟给火鸡加油,以保持它的多汁。
C2 noun /ˈhɛklər/

heckler

打扰者
Meaning
A person who interrupts a speaker with rude or aggressive comments.
Example
The politician remained calm despite the heckler shouting from the crowd.
尽管人群中有打扰者大声叫喊,政治家仍然保持冷静。
A2 noun /kɔːrs/

course

课程,路径或一组教育课程
Meaning
a direction, path, or a set of educational lessons
Example
She enrolled in a computer science course.
她报名参加了计算机科学课程。
B1 noun /ˈwep.ən/

Weapon

武器
Meaning
a thing designed or used for inflicting bodily harm or physical damage
Example
The police found a dangerous weapon at the crime scene.
警方在犯罪现场找到了危险的武器。
C1 noun /ˈpʊlpɪt/

pulpit

讲道台
Meaning
a raised platform in a church from which the preacher delivers a sermon
Example
The pastor stood at the pulpit to address the congregation.
牧师站在讲道台上向会众致辞。
B1 adjective /skɪld/

Skilled

熟练
Meaning
having or showing the knowledge, ability, or training to perform certain activities or work well
Example
He is a skilled carpenter who can build beautiful furniture.
他是一位熟练的木匠,能做出美丽的家具。
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。
B2 verb /ʌnˈveɪl/

unveil

揭示
Meaning
to reveal or disclose something, especially in a formal manner
Example
The company will unveil a new product next week.
公司将在下周揭示一款新产品。
B1 adjective, noun /ˈkɔːrpərət/

corporate

与公司/企业相关
Meaning
relating to a corporation or large company; united as a single body
Example
Corporate social responsibility is important for modern businesses.
公司企业社会责任对现代企业非常重要。
C1 noun /ˈspaɪər/

spire

尖顶
Meaning
a tall, pointed structure on top of a building, especially a church
Example
The church spire could be seen from miles away.
教堂的尖顶从远处可见。
B1 noun /steɪk/

steak

牛排
Meaning
a thick slice of meat, typically beef, cooked by grilling or frying
Example
He ordered a grilled steak with vegetables.
他点了一块配蔬菜的烤牛排。
B1 noun /ˈsɛtʌp/

setup

设置
Meaning
an arrangement of things or the way in which something is organized or prepared
Example
The setup of the event took hours to complete.
事件的设置花了几个小时完成。
B1 verb /rɪˈleɪt/

relate

叙述
Meaning
to connect or show a link between; to tell a story
Example
She relates her experience to the audience.
她向观众讲述她的经历。
C1 adjective /ˈkɔː.zəl/

causal

因果的
Meaning
relating to or acting as a cause
Example
There is a causal link between smoking and cancer.
吸烟和癌症之间存在因果关系。
A1 verb /θæŋk/

Thank

感谢
Meaning
to express gratitude or appreciation to someone
Example
She thanked her teacher for the extra help.
她感谢她的老师的额外帮助。
B2 adjective /raɪp/

Ripe

成熟的; 准备食用
Meaning
fully developed and ready to eat; mature; ready for action or use
Example
The bananas are ripe and ready to eat.
香蕉已经成熟,准备食用。
C1 noun /ænˈtɪθəsɪs/

antithesis

对立面
Meaning
A person, thing, or idea that is the direct opposite of another; a rhetorical device contrasting opposing ideas in parallel structure.
Example
Love is the antithesis of hate.
爱是仇恨的对立面。
C1 verb /ˈkɒr.ə.leɪt/

correlate

建立关系
Meaning
To have a mutual relationship or connection; to establish a relationship between two or more things.
Example
Researchers found that diet and mental health correlate strongly.
研究人员发现饮食和心理健康之间有强烈的相关性。
C2 verb /məˈkadəˌmaɪz/

macadamize

用碎石覆盖一条道路
Meaning
to construct or cover a road with broken stone
Example
The government decided to macadamize the old rural roads.
政府决定用碎石铺设旧的乡村道路。
B2 noun /ˌɡriːn ˈen.ə.dʒi/

green energy

绿色能源
Meaning
Energy derived from renewable sources that have minimal environmental impact.
Example
Green energy reduces environmental harm.
绿色能源减少了环境破坏。
A2 noun /ɡɑːd/

god

上帝
Meaning
a deity; a supreme being believed to control the universe
Example
People in different cultures worship God in various ways.
不同文化的人以不同的方式崇拜上帝。
C1 noun /ˌæntɪˈsiːdənts/

antecedents

前事
Meaning
previous events, conditions, or people that influence or serve as a basis for something that follows
Example
The lawyer examined the criminal antecedents of the suspect.
律师检查了嫌疑人的犯罪前事。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈriːzənəbəl/

unreasonable

不合理的
Meaning
not guided by reason or fairness; excessive or extreme beyond what is acceptable
Example
The manager made an unreasonable demand that no one could realistically meet.
经理提出了一个不合理的要求。
C1 noun /ˌsɑːrdʒənt ˈmeɪdʒər/

sergeant-major

军士长
Meaning
A senior non-commissioned officer in the army responsible for discipline and administration within a unit.
Example
The sergeant-major inspected the troops before the parade.
军士长在游行前检查了部队。
B1 verb /ɪkˈspɪəriənsɪŋ/

experiencing

经历
Meaning
Encountering or undergoing an event or occurrence.
Example
The travelers are experiencing the thrill of adventure.
旅行者正在体验冒险的刺激。
C2 verb /ɜːrk/

irk

激怒
Meaning
to annoy or irritate someone
Example
It irks me when people are late without calling.
当人们没有打电话就迟到时,我感到很生气。
C2 verb /ɪˈreɪdieɪt/

irradiate

辐照
Meaning
to shine light on something; to expose to radiation; to illuminate or brighten
Example
The scientist used a lamp to irradiate the sample.
科学家用灯泡辐照了样本。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈbiːtən/

Unbeaten

不败的; 未被击败的
Meaning
not defeated; having never lost; undefeated
Example
The team remains unbeaten this season.
这个团队本赛季保持不败。
C2 noun /əˈɡrɒnəmi/

agronomy

农业学
Meaning
The science and practice of soil management and crop production, focusing on the principles of plant and soil science to optimize agricultural productivity.
Example
Agronomy focuses on soil management and crop production.
农业学专注于土壤管理和作物生产。
C2 noun /eɪˈklɑː/

eclat

巨大成功
Meaning
Brilliant success, acclaim, or great public approval.
Example
The artist's debut performance was met with great éclat.
艺术家的首次演出获得了巨大的成功。
B1 verb /dræɡ/

drag

Meaning
to pull something heavy or difficult to move along the ground; to go somewhere unwillingly; to last too long
Example
She had to drag the heavy suitcase up the stairs.
她必须把沉重的行李拖上楼梯。
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。
C2 noun /ˈpɛd.ən.tri/

pedantry

对小细节或规则的过度关注
Meaning
Excessive concern with minor details or rules.
Example
His pedantry made the meeting unnecessarily long.
他的偏执让会议变得不必要地漫长。
C1 noun, verb /bʌldʒ/

bulge

Meaning
A swelling or protruding part; to swell outward or protrude.
Example
The bag began to bulge with too many books inside.
A2 adjective /ɪnˈdʒɔɪ.ə.bəl/

Enjoyable

愉快的; 令人愉悦的
Meaning
pleasant; giving satisfaction or pleasure
Example
The movie was very enjoyable and made everyone laugh.
这部电影非常愉快,让每个人都笑了。
B2 adjective /kəˈreɪdʒəs/

Courageous

勇敢的; 无畏的; 在面对危险时展现勇气
Meaning
brave; fearless; showing courage in the face of danger
Example
The courageous firefighter rescued the family from the burning building.
勇敢的消防员从燃烧的建筑物中救出了家庭。
A1 pronoun /miː/

me

Meaning
Used by a speaker to refer to themselves as the object of a verb or preposition.
Example
She gave me a beautiful gift.
她给了我一份美丽的礼物。
B1 noun /ˈæbsəns/

Absence

缺席
Meaning
the state of being away from a place or person; lack or non-existence
Example
His absence from the meeting was noticed by everyone.
他缺席的会议被大家注意到了。
B2 noun əˈmendmənt

amendment

修正案
Meaning
A minor change in a document.
Example
The amendment was not supported.
该修正案没有获得支持。
C2 adjective /ˌluː.mɪˈnɛs.ənt/

luminescent

发光的
Meaning
Emitting light without heat, glowing softly.
Example
The luminescent watch dial was visible in the dark.
这只发光的手表表盘在黑暗中可见。
A2 noun /mæp/

map

地图
Meaning
a drawing that shows the features of an area of land or sea
Example
He studied the map before starting his journey.
他在开始旅程之前研究了地图。
C1 verb /ˈpætər/

patter

发出重复的轻轻敲打声 / 机械地快速说话
Meaning
to make a repeated light tapping sound; to talk quickly in a rehearsed or mechanical way
Example
Rain pattered softly on the window.
雨滴轻轻拍打着窗户。
A2 noun/verb/adjective /ˈsʌbdʒɪkt/ (noun), /səbˈdʒɛkt/ (verb)

subject

主题
Meaning
noun: a topic or theme; verb: to cause to undergo; adjective: dependent or under authority
Example
The teacher introduced a new subject in class.
老师在课堂上介绍了一个新主题。
C1 adjective /ˈnɒm.ɪ.nəl/

Nominal

名义上的; 非常小
Meaning
very small in size or amount; existing in name only
Example
He paid only a nominal fee for the membership since he was a student.
他只支付了名义上的会员费,因为他是学生。
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。
A1 verb /luːz/

lose

丢失
Meaning
to be unable to find something; to fail to win; to misplace
Example
I hope I don't lose my keys again.
希望我不会再次丢失我的钥匙。
C1 noun /ˈpɑːr.keɪ/

parquet

木质地板
Meaning
A floor made of wooden blocks arranged in a geometric pattern.
Example
The old mansion had a beautiful parquet floor.
那座古老的豪宅有一块漂亮的木质地板。
B2 noun /əˈsɜːʃən/

assertion

断言
Meaning
a confident and forceful statement of fact or belief
Example
Her assertion that she was right was met with silence.
她的断言她是对的遭遇了沉默。
C1 noun /ˈwɪndfɔːl/

windfall

意外收获
Meaning
an unexpected piece of good fortune, typically a large amount of money
Example
The startup received a windfall when a major client paid for a full year in advance.
初创公司因一个重要客户提前支付了一整年的费用,获得了意外收获。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnkəmˈpætəbl/

incompatible

不兼容
Meaning
Not able to exist or work together without conflict.
Example
Their personalities were completely incompatible.
他们的个性完全不兼容。
A2 noun ˌedʒ.ʊˈkeɪ.ʃən

education

教育
Meaning
The process of receiving or giving systematic instruction, especially at a school or university.
Example
Quality education is key to progress.
优质教育是进步的关键。
C2 noun /ˌpɒlɪˈhiːdrən/

polyhedron

具有平面多边形面的固体
Meaning
a solid object with flat polygonal faces, straight edges, and vertices
Example
The mathematician studied a complex polyhedron model.
数学家研究了一个复杂的多面体模型。
C1 noun /joʊk/

Yoke

Meaning
a wooden crosspiece that is fastened over the necks of two animals and attached to a plow or cart; a burden or oppressive situation
Example
The oxen were joined by a wooden yoke.
这些牛被木制的轭连接在一起。
A2 noun /ˈkrɒk.ə.daɪl/

Crocodile

鳄鱼
Meaning
a large reptile with a long mouth and sharp teeth that lives in rivers and lakes in hot countries
Example
The crocodile slowly moved through the murky water.
鳄鱼缓慢地穿过浑浊的水域。
C2 noun /kɒn.tɪˈɡjuː.ɪ.ti/

contiguity

接壤
Meaning
the state of being in direct contact or next to each other
Example
The contiguity of the two countries facilitates trade.
这两个国家的接壤促进了贸易。
C2 adjective ɪnˈfiː.zə.bəl

infeasible

不可行
Meaning
Not possible to do easily or conveniently; impracticable.
Example
Restoring the forest may become infeasible if destruction continues.
如果破坏继续下去,恢复森林可能变得不可行。
B1 noun /ˈlaɪf.staɪl/

lifestyle

生活方式
Meaning
The way in which a person or group lives, including habits, attitudes, and possessions.
Example
A healthy lifestyle includes regular exercise and a balanced diet.
健康的生活方式包括定期锻炼和均衡饮食。
A1 noun ˈmuːviz

movies

电影
Meaning
A story or event recorded by a camera as a set of moving images and shown in a theater or on television.
Example
Watching movies helps in language learning.
看电影有助于语言学习。
C1 noun /ˈmɜːrsəˌnɛri/

mercenary

雇佣兵
Meaning
a professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army; also used to describe someone motivated solely by money.
Example
The mercenary fought for whoever paid the highest wage.
雇佣兵为支付最高工资的人而战斗。
C2 noun /ˈsuːθˌseɪər/

soothsayer

预言家
Meaning
a person who claims to predict the future
Example
The king consulted a soothsayer before going to war.
国王在出征前咨询了一个算命师。
C2 noun /ˈpɛstɪləns/

pestilence

瘟疫
Meaning
A deadly or virulent epidemic disease that spreads rapidly.
Example
The medieval city was devastated by a pestilence.
中世纪的城市被瘟疫摧毁。
B1 adjective /ˈkeɪ.pə.bəl/

Capable

有能力的; 能干的
Meaning
having the ability, fitness, or quality necessary to do or achieve something; competent
Example
She is capable of handling complex problems.
她能够处理复杂的问题。
A2 verb /teɪk ɒf/

take off

起飞; 脱下
Meaning
to remove something; to leave the ground and begin flying (airplane); to suddenly become successful or popular
Example
The airplane will take off in ten minutes.
飞机将在十分钟后起飞。
B2 verb ɪmˈpoʊz

imposes

强加
Meaning
To establish or apply by authority; to force something unwelcome or unfamiliar to be accepted or put in place.
Example
Pollution imposes harmful effects on the environment.
污染对环境施加了有害的影响。
B2 verb /ɪkˈspaɪər/

expire

到期
Meaning
to come to an end, especially a period of validity or life
Example
My passport will expire next month.
我的护照将在下个月到期。
B1 adjective /kəmˈbaɪnd/

combined

联合的
Meaning
formed by bringing together separate parts or elements
Example
The combined effort of the team led to success.
团队的共同努力导致了成功。
C1 adjective /kəˈrəʊsɪv/

corrosive

腐蚀性,损害
Meaning
tending to cause corrosion; harmful or destructive to materials or people
Example
The chemical is highly corrosive and should be handled with care.
该化学物质具有高度的腐蚀性,应该小心处理。
B1 verb /ˈmɛʒər/

measure

测量
Meaning
to determine the size, amount, or degree of something
Example
She measured the length of the table.
她测量了桌子的长度。
C2 verb /diːˈpɒpjʊˌleɪt/

depopulate

减少人口
Meaning
To reduce the number of people living in a place.
Example
The war threatened to depopulate the once-thriving town.
战争威胁要使曾经繁荣的城市人口减少。