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C2 noun /ˈneɪˌseɪ.ɪŋ/

naysaying

负面言论
Meaning
The act of expressing negative or pessimistic views.
Example
His constant naysaying discouraged the team.
他不断的负面言论使团队失去了动力。
A1 preposition /ˈʌndər/

under

下
Meaning
in or to a lower position than something
Example
The cat is under the table.
猫在桌子下面。
A2 phrasal verb /lʊk ˈɑːftər/

look after

照顾
Meaning
to take care of someone or something; to be responsible for someone’s well-being
Example
She looks after her younger brother while their parents are at work.
父母上班时，她照顾弟弟。
C2 noun /ˈbrɪtɪˌsɪzəm/

briticism

英式英语的单词或特征
Meaning
a word, phrase, or characteristic feature of British English
Example
The word 'lorry' is a well-known Briticism.
'lorry' 这个词是一个著名的英式词汇。
C1 adjective /ˌsɛrənˈdɪpɪtəs/

serendipitous

幸运的偶然
Meaning
Occurring or discovered by chance in a happy or beneficial way.
Example
Their meeting at the café was purely serendipitous.
他们在咖啡馆的相遇完全是幸运的偶然。
C1 noun /ˈprɒspɛktər/

prospector

矿产勘探员
Meaning
a person who searches for mineral deposits, especially gold
Example
The prospector spent years in the mountains searching for gold.
矿产勘探员花了多年在山中寻找黄金。
B2 noun /ˈskʌlp.tʃər/

Sculpture

雕塑; 通过雕刻制作的艺术品
Meaning
the art of making objects by carving; a work of art made by carving
Example
The museum displays ancient Greek sculpture.
博物馆展示了古希腊雕塑。
C2 noun /ˈpjuːdʒɪlɪst/

pugilist

拳击手
Meaning
A professional or skilled boxer.
Example
The pugilist entered the ring with confidence.
拳击手充满信心地进入了拳台。
B2 noun ˈæsɪd reɪn

acid rain

酸雨
Meaning
Rainfall made acidic by atmospheric pollution, especially from industrial emissions.
Example
Acid rain damages crops and buildings.
酸雨损害农作物和建筑物。
B2 adjective /bəˈtænɪkəl/

botanical

植物学的
Meaning
relating to plants or plant life
Example
She works at the botanical garden.
她在植物园工作。
C1 verb /kɑːrp/

carp

抱怨
Meaning
to complain or find fault continually, often about trivial matters
Example
She tends to carp about the smallest inconveniences.
她倾向于为最小的不便抱怨。
C2 noun /ˈflæt.ər.ər/

Flatterer

奉承者
Meaning
a person who lavishes praise, often insincerely and in order to gain advantage
Example
The king was surrounded by flatterers who only told him what he wanted to hear.
国王被奉承者围绕，他们只告诉他他想听的话。
C1 noun /blæk sɔːlt/

Black Salt

黑盐
Meaning
a type of rock salt with a distinctive sulfuric flavor, commonly used in Indian cuisine
Example
Add a pinch of black salt to enhance the flavor of the fruit salad.
加入一撮黑盐以提升水果沙拉的风味。
A1 noun /ˈkwes.tʃən/

Question

问题; 疑问句;
Meaning
a sentence asking for information or a response; an interrogative expression
Example
The teacher asked a difficult question during the exam.
老师在考试中提出了一个难题。
A2 noun /frʌnt/

front

前面
Meaning
the forward-facing part of something
Example
The house has a garden in front.
房子前面有一个花园。
C2 adjective /ˈæʒər/

azure

蔚蓝
Meaning
A bright blue color like that of a clear sky.
Example
The clear sky was painted in a deep shade of azure.
清澈的天空被涂成了深深的蔚蓝色。
C1 verb /rɪˈsɜːrdʒ/

resurge

复兴
Meaning
To rise, increase, or become active again after a decline.
Example
Interest in traditional crafts has begun to resurge.
对传统手工艺的兴趣已经开始复兴。
C1 adjective /ˈræmpənt/

rampant

猖獗
Meaning
existing or spreading unchecked, often in an undesirable way
Example
Corruption was rampant in the city administration.
腐败在市政府中蔓延。
C2 noun /maɪˈnjuːʃə/

minutia

琐事
Meaning
a small or trivial detail of something
Example
He was bored by the minutia of office paperwork.
他对办公室文件的琐事感到厌倦。
B2 noun /ˈrɪdəl/

Riddle

谜语
Meaning
a question or statement intentionally phrased so as to require ingenuity in ascertaining its answer or meaning; a puzzle
Example
The ancient riddle stumped all the scholars for years.
古老的谜语让所有学者困扰了多年。
C2 noun /wiːl/

weal

幸福
Meaning
A raised mark on the skin left after a blow; or general well-being and prosperity.
Example
The charity worked for the common weal of the community.
当她获得奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
C2 noun ˈnjʊə.rəʊ ˌfiːd.bæk

neurofeedback

一种使用实时显示大脑活动来教授大脑功能自我调节的技术
Meaning
A technique that uses real-time displays of brain activity to teach self-regulation of brain function.
Example
Neurofeedback enhances cognitive performance and relaxation.
神经反馈提高了认知表现和放松。
B2 noun /ˈdreɪ.nɪdʒ/

drainage

排水
Meaning
the system or process by which water or other liquids are drained away
Example
Poor drainage caused flooding in the neighborhood.
糟糕的排水系统导致了邻里的洪水。
C1 verb /rɪˈfjuːt/

refute

驳斥
Meaning
To prove a statement, argument, or theory to be false or invalid.
Example
The lawyer refuted the witness's testimony with solid evidence.
律师用确凿的证据驳斥了证人的证词。
A2 noun /skɜːrt/

Skirt

裙子
Meaning
a garment that hangs from the waist and covers part or all of the legs
Example
She chose a blue skirt to match her blouse.
她选择了一条蓝色的裙子，以配合她的衬衫。
C2 noun /ˌɪmprɪˈkeɪʃən/

imprecation

诅咒
Meaning
A spoken curse or expression of strong condemnation.
Example
The angry crowd hurled imprecations at the corrupt official.
愤怒的人群向腐败的官员投掷了诅咒。
C2 noun /meɪs/

Mase

肉豆蔻花
Meaning
spice obtained from the reddish seed covering of the nutmeg seed
Example
A pinch of mace adds warmth to the dessert.
一撮肉豆蔻花加热了甜点。
C1 adjective /ˈpiːkənt/

piquant

辛辣
Meaning
having a pleasantly sharp or spicy taste; interestingly provocative
Example
The chef added a piquant sauce to the dish to enhance its flavor.
厨师在菜肴中加入了辛辣的酱汁，以增强其味道。
B2 noun /ˈreɪ.dɑːr/

Radar

雷达
Meaning
a system for detecting the presence, direction, distance of aircraft, ships by sending out radio waves
Example
The radar detected an unknown aircraft approaching the base.
雷达探测到一架未知的飞机接近基地。
C1 verb /riːˈkæptʃər/

recapture

重新夺回
Meaning
To take back or regain possession of something.
Example
The army managed to recapture the lost territory.
军队成功地重新夺回了失去的领土。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈvɪnsəbl/

invincible

不可战胜
Meaning
too powerful to be defeated or overcome
Example
The team seemed invincible after winning ten matches in a row.
这支队伍在连续赢得十场比赛后，看起来不可战胜。
C2 noun /pɪˈdɒl.ə.dʒi/

pedology

土壤学
Meaning
The study of soils in their natural environment.
Example
Pedology helps scientists understand soil fertility.
土壤学帮助科学家理解土壤的肥力。
C1 noun /ˌsæl.jʊˈteɪ.ʃən/

Salutation

问候; 善意的表达
Meaning
a greeting; an expression of goodwill
Example
The letter began with a formal salutation.
这封信以正式的问候开始。
B2 adjective /ˈstʌb.ərn/

Stubborn

固执; 顽固; 倔强
Meaning
refusing to change opinion or course of action; persistent; obstinate
Example
The stubborn child refused to eat his vegetables.
那个固执的孩子拒绝吃蔬菜。
B1 noun /lɪd/

Lid

盖子
Meaning
a removable or hinged cover for the top of a container
Example
Please put the lid back on the jar.
请把盖子重新放在瓶子上。
B2 verb /ɡruːm/

groom

Meaning
to clean, brush, and care for the appearance of someone or something
Example
She spends hours grooming her dog every week.
C1 adjective, verb /sɪˈdeɪt/

sedate

镇静
Meaning
calm, quiet, and composed; or to administer a drug to make someone calm or sleep
Example
The nurse sedated the patient before the operation.
护士在手术前给病人注射了镇静剂。
B1 noun, verb /skiːm/

scheme

计划 / 阴谋
Meaning
a plan or arrangement, especially one that is secret or dishonest
Example
They devised a scheme to cheat investors.
他们制定了一个计划，欺骗投资者。
A1 noun, verb /ˈiː.meɪl/

e-mail

电子邮件
Meaning
messages distributed by electronic means from one computer user to another
Example
I sent an e-mail to my professor yesterday.
我昨天给我的教授发了一封电子邮件。
B2 noun, verb /pɪə(r)/

peer

同级
Meaning
noun: a person of the same rank or status; verb: to look closely or with difficulty
Example
He tried to peer through the fog to see his peers on the other side.
他试图穿过雾气，看他的同伴在另一边。
B2 adjective /ˈreɪsɪst/

racist

种族主义者
Meaning
showing or feeling discrimination or prejudice against people of other races
Example
He was accused of making racist comments.
他被指控发表种族主义的评论。
A1 noun/verb /eɪdʒ/

age

年龄
Meaning
The length of time that a person has lived; to grow older.
Example
She asked his age politely.
她礼貌地询问了他的年龄。
B2 noun /ɪɡˈzæmɪnər/

examiner

考官
Meaning
A person who tests or inspects knowledge, skills, or qualifications
Example
The examiner reviewed each student's answer sheet carefully.
考官仔细检查了每个学生的答题纸。
C1 adjective /ˈpælpəbl̩/

palpable

幸福
Meaning
easily perceived or felt; so intense as to seem almost tangible
Example
There was a palpable sense of excitement in the room.
当她收到奖项时，她无法隐藏自己的幸福感。
B1 noun ɔːˈθɒrəti

authority

权威
Meaning
The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience; a person or organization having power or control.
Example
Regional authority was emphasized.
区域授权得到了强调。
C2 noun /ˌɪnsəˈrɛkʃən/

insurrection

起义
Meaning
A violent uprising against an authority or government.
Example
The army was called in to suppress the insurrection.
军队被召来镇压起义。
C1 verb /ɪnˈdaɪt/

indict

起诉
Meaning
to formally accuse someone of committing a serious crime
Example
The grand jury decided to indict the politician for corruption.
大陪审团决定控告该政治家腐败。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈɜːrθli/

unearthly

超自然的
Meaning
Strange or unnatural in a way that seems not of this world
Example
The forest was filled with an unearthly glow.
森林中充满了超自然的光辉。
C1 verb /aʊst/

oust

驱逐
Meaning
To remove someone from a position or place of power or authority.
Example
The rebels ousted the dictator from power.
叛乱者将独裁者赶下台。
B2 verb baɪnd

bind

绑定
Meaning
To tie, fasten, or hold together securely.
Example
This force binds quarks together.
这个力量将夸克绑定在一起。
B1 noun /ˈprɒf.ɪt/

Profit

利润
Meaning
money that is earned in trade or business after paying costs
Example
The company made a significant profit this quarter.
公司在本季度获得了可观的利润。
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 /əˈdʒɪl.ɪ.ti/

agility

灵活性
Meaning
Ability to work quickly and easily, both physically and mentally.
Example
Mental agility is essential for problem-solving.
思维敏捷对解决问题至关重要。
C2 noun /ˈɛərəˌnɔːt/

aeronaut

气球飞行员
Meaning
A person who travels in an airship, balloon, or other aircraft.
Example
The aeronaut skillfully guided the hot-air balloon across the valley.
气球飞行员熟练地引导热气球穿过山谷。
C2 noun /ˈlæsi/

lassie

小女孩
Meaning
a young girl (informal, mainly Scottish)
Example
The old man greeted the little lassie warmly.
老人热情地迎接了小女孩。
C1 noun sɪˈmɛntɪd ɡreɪv

cemented grave

水泥墓
Meaning
A grave that is constructed with cement for permanence.
Example
The cemented grave of the martyrs was seen near the river.
烈士的水泥墓被看见在河边。
C2 noun /məˈnɪʃən/

monition

警告
Meaning
A warning or caution, often of a religious or moral nature.
Example
The priest gave a monition against dishonesty.
牧师对不诚实行为发出了警告。
B2 verb /səbˈskraɪb/

subscribe

订阅
Meaning
to pay to receive a service regularly; to agree with or support something
Example
I subscribe to several online magazines.
我订阅了几本在线杂志。
C1 verb /ˈpɜːrpətreɪt/

perpetrate

实施
Meaning
To commit or carry out, typically a harmful, illegal, or immoral act.
Example
The hackers perpetrated a massive cyber attack on the company.
黑客对公司进行了大规模的网络攻击。
B1 verb /spaɪ/

spy

间谍
Meaning
to secretly collect information about a person, group, or country
Example
He was caught spying on his neighbor through the window.
他在窗户旁边偷偷地监视邻居时被抓住了。
C1 adjective /ˈsaʊnd.pruːf/

Sound-proof

隔音的; 防止声音进出
Meaning
impervious to sound; preventing sound from entering or leaving
Example
The recording studio has sound-proof walls.
录音室有隔音墙。
A1 adjective /sloʊ/

slow

慢
Meaning
moving or happening at a low speed
Example
The car moved slowly down the street.
车子在街上慢慢行驶。
B2 noun /səˈnɛərioʊ/

scenario

可能的情境
Meaning
a possible situation or sequence of events
Example
The company prepared for the worst-case scenario.
公司为最坏的情况做了准备。
B2 verb /skæn/

scan

幸福
Meaning
To look at something carefully or quickly; to digitally copy or capture an image or document.
Example
She scanned the document before sending it by email.
她收到奖项时无法隐藏自己的幸福。
C2 noun /kiˌɑːrəˈskjʊəroʊ/

chiaroscuro

光与暗的戏剧性对比
Meaning
The use of strong contrasts between light and dark in art or literature to create a dramatic effect.
Example
The artist's painting used chiaroscuro to highlight the figure's face.
艺术家的画作使用了基阿罗斯库罗来突出人物的面部。
B2 noun /ˌmɒd.ən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

modernization

现代化
Meaning
The process of adapting something to modern needs or habits.
Example
Modernization of industries reduces pollution.
工业的现代化减少了污染。
A2 noun /bɪɡ boʊl/

Big bowl

大碗
Meaning
a large, round, shallow container used for serving food, mixing ingredients, or washing
Example
She mixed the ingredients in a big bowl.
她在一个大碗里混合了食材。
C1 noun /ˌdaɪəˈrɑːmə/

diorama

立体模型
Meaning
a three-dimensional model representing a scene, often with miniature figures
Example
The museum displayed a diorama of an ancient village.
博物馆展示了一个古代村庄的立体模型。
B2 adjective /kəmˈpoʊzd/

composed

冷静
Meaning
calm and in control of oneself; made up of or formed from
Example
He remained composed even under pressure.
他在压力下依然保持冷静。
A2 noun fɔːrs

force

力
Meaning
A physical power or energy that can cause movement, change, or influence.
Example
Strong nuclear force binds particles.
强大的核力将粒子结合在一起。
C1 adjective /ˈɪəri/

eerie

怪异
Meaning
Strange and frightening in a mysterious way.
Example
The abandoned house had an eerie silence.
那座废弃的房子里有一种怪异的沉默。
A1 noun /tʃaɪld/

child

孩子
Meaning
a young human being below the age of puberty or below the legal age of majority
Example
The child played happily in the park.
孩子在公园里快乐地玩耍。
C1 noun /ˈækəleɪd/

accolade

荣誉
Meaning
An award, honor, or expression of praise.
Example
She received an accolade for her outstanding performance.
她因出色的表现获得了荣誉。
C1 noun /aɪˈdiː.ə.lɪ.zəm/

Idealism

理想主义
Meaning
the pursuit of high principles and noble goals; unrealistic pursuit of perfection
Example
His youthful idealism motivated him to join various social justice movements.
他的青春理想主义激励他加入了各种社会公正运动。
B2 noun /vaɪˈbreɪ.ʃən/

Vibration

震动
Meaning
a rapid back and forth movement; oscillation
Example
The phone's vibration woke me up.
电话的震动把我吵醒了。
C2 adjective /ˌhaɪpərˈkrɪtɪkl/

hypercritical

过度批评的
Meaning
Excessively or unreasonably critical.
Example
The teacher was often hypercritical of small mistakes.
老师经常对小错误过度批评。
C1 noun rɪˈdɛmpʃən

redemption

救赎
Meaning
The action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil.
Example
The story highlights the theme of redemption.
这个故事突出了救赎的主题。
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。
A2 noun /ˈnoʊ.tɪs/

Notice

通知
Meaning
attention to something; a written or printed announcement
Example
The notice on the board announced the school closure.
公告板上的通知宣布了学校关闭。
C2 adverb /ˈwɪtɪŋli/

wittingly

故意
Meaning
Consciously and intentionally; on purpose.
Example
He wittingly withheld information from the police.
他故意隐瞒了警方的信息。
C1 noun/adjective /ˈlɛzbiən/

lesbian

女同性恋
Meaning
a woman who is romantically or sexually attracted to other women
Example
She is a proud lesbian and advocates for equal rights.
她是一个自豪的女同性恋，支持平等权利。
B1 adjective /ˈjuːnɪfɔːrm/

Uniform

制服
Meaning
consistent; identical; standardized
Example
All students must wear a uniform to school.
所有学生必须穿制服上学。
C1 verb /əˈnʌl/

annul

取消
Meaning
to declare something legally invalid or cancel it
Example
The court decided to annul the marriage due to fraud.
法院决定因欺诈取消婚姻。
B1 noun /ˈleɪ.bər/

Labour

体力或脑力劳动
Meaning
work involving physical or mental effort; workers as a group
Example
The construction required months of hard labour to complete.
这项建设工程需要数月的辛勤劳动才能完成。
B2 adverb /ɪˈməʊʃənəli/

emotionally

情感上
Meaning
in a way that relates to a person's feelings or emotions
Example
She became emotionally attached to her pet.
她变得情感上依赖她的宠物。
C1 adjective /prɪm/

prim

过于正式或合适
Meaning
stiffly formal and proper in appearance or behavior
Example
She looked prim in her neatly pressed dress.
她穿着精心熨烫的裙子看起来非常端庄。
B2 verb /ˈpjʊərɪfaɪ/

purify

净化
Meaning
to make clean or pure; to remove impurities
Example
This filter will purify the water effectively.
这个过滤器将有效地净化水。
C1 noun /ɪnˈtruː.ʒən/

intrusion

未经授权的进入
Meaning
Unauthorized entry into a system or place without permission
Example
The company detected an intrusion in its server.
公司在其服务器中发现了入侵。
C1 noun (plural) /ˈhɪntərlændz/

hinterlands

偏远地区
Meaning
Plural of hinterland; remote or less developed regions.
Example
Explorers traveled deep into the hinterlands of the country.
探险者深入到该国的偏远地区。
B1 adjective /ˈdʒɛntəl/

gentle

温柔
Meaning
Kind, mild, or tender in nature or behavior
Example
He was always gentle with children.
他总是对孩子们很温柔。
C1 noun /ˈdʒʌɡ.lər/

Juggler

杂技演员
Meaning
a person who skillfully throws and catches objects as entertainment
Example
The juggler entertained the crowd with his amazing ball tricks.
那位杂技演员用他惊人的球技娱乐了观众。
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。
A2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪst/

Artist

艺术家
Meaning
a person who creates art, especially paintings or drawings
Example
The artist painted a beautiful landscape.
艺术家画了一幅美丽的风景画。
C1 noun, adjective /dɪˈfiːtɪst/

defeatist

失败主义者
Meaning
A person who expects or is excessively ready to accept failure; showing a tendency to expect defeat.
Example
His defeatist attitude discouraged the rest of the team.
他的失败主义态度使队伍中的其他人感到灰心。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈɔːrəˌtʌnd/

orotund

深沉而清晰的声音
Meaning
full, rich, and clear in sound; pompous in style
Example
The actor's orotund voice filled the theater.
演员的深沉声音充满了剧院。
B2 noun /əˈpoʊ.nənt/

Opponent

对手; 竞争者
Meaning
a person who disagrees with or resists a proposal or practice; someone who competes against another
Example
The chess player defeated his strongest opponent.
象棋选手击败了他最强的对手。
B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.ə.nəs/

Lioness

母狮
Meaning
an adult female lion
Example
The fierce lioness protected her cubs from danger.
那只凶猛的母狮保护着她的小狮子免受危险。
C1 noun/verb /ˈskɜːrmɪʃ/

skirmish

Meaning
a small or brief fight between groups of soldiers; to engage in such a fight
Example
The soldiers got into a skirmish near the border.
C1 noun /ˈiːɡoʊɪst/

egoist

利己主义者
Meaning
A person who is excessively concerned with themselves; someone who believes in or practices egoism.
Example
She avoided him because he was a selfish egoist.
她避开他，因为他是一个自私的利己主义者。
C1 noun /ˈpleɪdʒərɪzəm/

plagiarism

剽窃
Meaning
the practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own
Example
The student was expelled for committing plagiarism in his essay.
学生因在论文中剽窃被开除。
C2 noun /ˈɛpəlɛt/

epaulette

肩章
Meaning
A variant spelling of epaulet, also meaning a shoulder ornament, especially on military uniforms.
Example
The officer’s epaulette shone brightly under the sunlight.
军官的肩章在阳光下闪闪发光。
C2 noun /praɪˈveɪʃən/

privation

匮乏, 贫困
Meaning
A state in which things essential for human well-being such as food and warmth are lacking.
Example
The refugees suffered great privation during the harsh winter.
难民在严寒的冬天遭受了极大的匮乏。
C2 noun /ˌpoʊpʊˈriː/

potpourri

干花混合物
Meaning
a mixture of dried flowers and spices kept in a bowl to perfume a room; a miscellaneous collection
Example
The living room was filled with the scent of potpourri.
客厅里充满了波普瑞的香气。
C2 adjective /ˈdɪsənənt/

dissonant

不和谐
Meaning
Harsh and lacking harmony; conflicting.
Example
The orchestra produced a dissonant sound during rehearsal.
乐队在排练中发出了不和谐的声音。
C2 noun /trænsˈluːsəns/

translucence

半透明性
Meaning
the quality of allowing light to pass through but not detailed shapes
Example
The translucence of the curtains filled the room with soft light.
窗帘的半透明性让房间充满了柔和的光线。
C1 noun /ˈkɒt.ən ˈfæb.rɪk/

Cotton Fabric

棉布
Meaning
textile made from cotton fibers, known for being soft, breathable, and comfortable
Example
Cotton fabric is perfect for summer clothing.
棉布是夏季衣物的完美选择。
B2 noun /loʊf/

Loaf

面包
Meaning
a shaped mass of bread baked as a unit
Example
She bought a fresh loaf of bread from the bakery.
她从面包店买了一个新鲜的面包。
C1 verb /prəˈlɪf.ə.reɪt/

proliferate

扩散
Meaning
To increase rapidly in numbers; to grow or spread quickly and extensively.
Example
Startups tend to proliferate in a thriving economy.
初创公司在繁荣的经济中往往会迅速扩展。
B2 noun /ˈmæm.əl/

mammal

哺乳动物
Meaning
A warm-blooded animal with hair or fur, and females produce milk for their young.
Example
The whale is the largest mammal on Earth.
鲸鱼是地球上最大的哺乳动物。
C2 noun /ˈbeɪleɪ/

Bele

贝雷鱼
Meaning
a type of freshwater fish found in South Asian rivers, known for its distinctive appearance
Example
The bele fish is commonly caught in the rivers of Bangladesh.
贝雷鱼通常在孟加拉国的河流中被捕获。
C2 adjective /ˈtjuːtɪləri/

tutelary

守护神
Meaning
Relating to or serving as a guardian or protector, often used for deities or spirits.
Example
Athena was considered the tutelary goddess of Athens.
雅典娜被认为是雅典的守护女神。
C2 noun /ˈɡrɑːtoʊ/

grotto

洞窟
Meaning
a small picturesque cave, often artificial
Example
Tourists visited the grotto hidden behind the waterfall.
游客参观了隐藏在瀑布后的洞窟。
B2 noun /steɪn/

Stain

污点; 斑点
Meaning
a colored patch or dirty mark that is difficult to remove; a blemish or damage to reputation
Example
There was a coffee stain on his white shirt.
他的白衬衫上有咖啡渍。
B2 noun /ˌɑb.zɚˈveɪ.ʃən/

Observation

观察
Meaning
the action of watching something carefully; a comment or remark
Example
The scientist made careful observations of the experiment.
科学家仔细观察了实验。
A2 adjective /maɪld/

mild

温和
Meaning
not severe or strong; gentle in nature
Example
The patient had only mild symptoms.
病人只有轻微的症状。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːr.tɪ.tjuːd/

fortitude

坚韧
Meaning
Courage in pain or adversity; mental and emotional strength in facing difficulty.
Example
She faced adversity with great fortitude.
她以巨大的勇气面对困境。
C1 verb /per/

pare

削皮
Meaning
to cut away the outer covering or reduce something gradually
Example
She pared the apple before eating it.
她在吃苹果前削了皮。
C2 noun /laɪər/

lyre

竖琴
Meaning
a stringed musical instrument of ancient Greece
Example
The musician played a melody on the lyre.
音乐家在竖琴上演奏了一首旋律。
B1 noun /kloʊðz ˈaɪərn/

Clothes iron

熨斗
Meaning
An electric appliance used to remove wrinkles from clothes by applying heat and pressure
Example
I need to use the clothes iron to make my shirt look neat for the meeting.
我需要使用熨斗把我的衬衫弄平整，为了会议。
C1 verb /ʌnˈrævəl/

unravel

Meaning
To undo twisted or knitted threads; to solve or explain something complicated.
Example
The detective worked hard to unravel the mystery.