A2 adjective /ˈnɪəˌbaɪ/

nearby

附近

Meaning

close to a particular place or person

Example

The nearest gas station is nearby.

最近的加油站就在附近。

C2 verb ˈɪn.kʌl.keɪt

inculcate

灌输

Meaning

Instill an attitude, idea, or habit by persistent instruction; to teach and impress by frequent repetitions.

Example

Parents should inculcate good values in their children.

父母应该灌输良好的价值观给孩子们。

B2 noun /ˈmɛtəfɔːr/

metaphor

幸福

Meaning

A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable.

Example

Time is a thief is a common metaphor for how quickly life passes.

当她获得奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。

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。

C2 noun ˌkɒmpjʊˈteɪʃənəl kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən

computational communication

计算通信

Meaning

Digital exchange and automated interaction; the use of computational methods and systems to facilitate communication and information sharing.

Example

Computational communication is reshaping how we share information.

计算通信正在重塑我们共享信息的方式。

C1 noun /fɪˈlæn.θrə.pɪst/

philanthropist

慈善家

Meaning

a person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by donating money to good causes

Example

The philanthropist donated millions to build schools in rural areas.

慈善家捐赠了数百万美元用于建设农村地区的学校。

C1 noun /ʃruː/

shrew

暴躁的女人 / 小鼠类动物

Meaning

a small mouse-like animal; also a woman with a bad temper

Example

The play describes a strong-willed woman as a shrew.

这部戏描述了一位坚强的女性，像一个暴躁的女人一样。

B2 noun /ˈraɪdər/

rider

骑手

Meaning

A person who rides a horse, bicycle, motorcycle, or other vehicle.

Example

The rider fell off the horse.

骑手从马背上摔了下来。

C1 noun ˈkeɪ.dəns

cadence

语音的节奏和升降调

Meaning

The rhythm and flow of speech with rise and fall in tone.

Example

His speech had a natural cadence that captivated the audience.

他的演讲有一种自然的节奏，吸引了观众。

A1 noun

Love

爱

C2 noun /pʌɡˈnæsɪti/

pugnacity

好斗

Meaning

A natural disposition to be combative or aggressive.

Example

The coach admired the player's pugnacity on the field.

教练欣赏球员在场上的好斗精神。

C1 adjective /ˈwɔːrˌlaɪk/

warlike

好战的

Meaning

Having an aggressive or militant nature; inclined to fight or engage in war.

Example

The tribe was known for its warlike traditions.

这个部落因其好战的传统而闻名。

B2 noun /ˈkruː.əl.ti/

Cruelty

残忍; 非人道的待遇; 导致疼痛的行为

Meaning

behavior that causes pain or suffering to others; the quality of being cruel

Example

The documentary exposed the cruelty of factory farming to animals.

纪录片揭示了工厂养殖对动物的残忍行为。

B1 noun /træm kɑːr/

Tram car

有轨电车

Meaning

An electric vehicle that runs on rails along the street

Example

The tram car stopped at every station in the city center.

有轨电车在市中心的每个车站停靠。

C2 noun məˌnɒp.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

monopolization

垄断化

Meaning

The process by which a company gains exclusive control over a commercial activity.

Example

The monopolization of industries can limit consumer choices.

行业的垄断化可能会限制消费者的选择。

C1 adjective /ˈmɜː(r)dərəs/

Murderous

谋杀的; 有杀意的; 极其暴力的; 嗜血的

Meaning

having the intent to kill; extremely violent; bloodthirsty

Example

The murderous look in his eyes frightened everyone.

他眼中那谋杀的目光吓坏了所有人。

B2 noun /ɪkˈskluːʒən/

exclusion

排斥

Meaning

The process or state of being left out or denied access.

Example

The policy led to the exclusion of certain groups.

该政策导致某些群体被排斥。

A2 adjective, noun /dɛd/

dead

死的

Meaning

No longer alive; the end of life.

Example

The old tree is completely dead.

那棵老树已经完全死了。

B2 adjective ˌæs.trəˈnɒm.ɪ.kəl

astronomical

天文学的

Meaning

Relating to astronomy; extremely large in amount or extent.

Example

The astronomical price reflects its exclusivity.

天文学的价格反映了它的独特性。

A2 noun /ɡluː/

Glue

胶水

Meaning

a sticky substance used for sticking objects or materials together; an adhesive

Example

The children used white glue to attach the colorful paper pieces to their art project.

孩子们用白色胶水将五颜六色的纸片粘贴到他们的艺术项目中。

C1 adjective /ˈfɒnɪk/

phonic

语音的

Meaning

relating to speech sounds or their production; connected to phonics

Example

Children learn phonic rules to read new words accurately.

孩子们学习语音规则，以准确阅读新单词。

C2 noun /ˈɪntərˌveɪl/

intervale

沿河低洼的土地，通常肥沃而平坦

Meaning

A low-lying tract of land along a river, usually fertile and flat.

Example

The farmers cultivated crops on the lush intervale by the river.

农民在河边的肥沃土地上种植庄稼。

C1 verb /ˈskʌt.əl/

scuttle

幸福

Meaning

To run hurriedly with short, quick steps; or to deliberately sink a ship.

Example

The children scuttled back to their seats when the teacher entered.

她在收到奖项时无法掩饰她的幸福感。

C2 noun /ˌdaɪ.jʊˈret.ɪk/

diuretic

利尿剂

Meaning

A substance that promotes the production of urine.

Example

Coffee has a mild diuretic effect.

咖啡有轻微的利尿作用。

A2 noun /ʃeɪp/

Shape

形状; 外观

Meaning

the external form or appearance of something; condition or state

Example

The artist drew a perfect circle shape on the canvas.

艺术家在画布上画出了完美的圆形形状。

C1 noun /rɪˈflɛktər/

reflector

反射器

Meaning

A surface or device that reflects light, heat, or sound, often used to direct beams or improve visibility.

Example

The cyclist attached a red reflector to the back of his bike for safety.

骑自行车的人将一个红色反射器固定在他自行车的后面以确保安全。

C2 noun /ɡruːəl/

Gruel

粥

Meaning

a thin liquid food of oatmeal or another meal boiled in milk or water

Example

The sick patient could only eat gruel.

生病的病人只能吃粥。

C1 noun /təˈlɛpəθi/

telepathy

Meaning

the supposed communication of thoughts or ideas by means other than the known senses

Example

The twins claimed to share telepathy with each other.

B1 noun /ruːˈtiːn/

routine

日常工作, 习惯, 固定顺序

Meaning

A sequence of actions regularly followed; a fixed program.

Example

A well-structured routine improves productivity.

一个良好的结构化的日常生活提高了生产力。

B2 adverb /ˈvɜː.tʃu.ə.li/

Virtually

几乎; 实际上;

Meaning

nearly; almost; in effect though not in name

Example

The building was virtually destroyed in the earthquake.

这座建筑在地震中几乎被摧毁。

C1 noun /ˌmænɪˈfɛstoʊ/

manifesto

宣言

Meaning

a public declaration of policy and aims, especially by a political party

Example

The party released its manifesto before the election.

政党在选举前发布了其宣言。

B2 noun

Longing

渴望; 忧郁

C1 adjective /ˈæntɪkweɪtɪd/

antiquated

过时的

Meaning

Old-fashioned or outdated.

Example

The office still uses an antiquated filing system.

办公室仍在使用过时的归档系统。

C1 noun /ˈæbsɛs/

abscess

脓肿

Meaning

A swollen area within body tissue containing pus, usually caused by infection.

Example

The dentist treated the abscess in his tooth.

牙医治疗了他牙齿上的脓肿。

C2 noun /ˌhjuː.mɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

humification

腐殖作用

Meaning

The process of organic matter decomposition to form humus in soil.

Example

Humification enhances soil structure and fertility.

腐殖作用增强了土壤的结构和肥力。

B2 noun /ˈaɪ.lɪd/

Eyelid

眼皮

Meaning

either of the upper or lower folds of skin that cover the eye when closed

Example

Her eyelids felt heavy with sleep.

她的眼皮因睡意而感到沉重。

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。

C2 noun /ˌɒpəˈrɛtə/

operetta

轻歌剧

Meaning

a short opera with light and humorous themes

Example

The theater staged a famous operetta by Gilbert and Sullivan.

剧院上演了吉尔伯特与沙利文的著名轻歌剧。

C2 noun /ˌfɪzɪˈɑːkrəsi/

physiocracy

地权主义

Meaning

an economic theory that land and its natural products are the source of wealth

Example

Physiocracy emphasized the importance of agriculture in national wealth.

地权主义强调农业在国家财富中的重要性。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈsɜːrvɪsəbəl/

Unserviceable

无法使用的; 有缺陷的

Meaning

not in working order; unable to be used; defective

Example

The old computer became unserviceable after the system crash.

那台旧电脑在系统崩溃后变得无法使用。

C1 noun /ˈpen.əns/

Penance

忏悔; 为做错事所接受的惩罚

Meaning

punishment that you accept for doing something wrong; an act of showing that you are sorry for sin

Example

The monk performed penance for his past mistakes.

和尚因他的过去错误而进行忏悔。

C2 noun /ˈpɔl.zi/

Palsy

麻痹

Meaning

paralysis, especially that which is accompanied by involuntary tremors; loss of muscle control

Example

The elderly man suffered from palsy in his hands.

这位老人双手因麻痹而痛苦。

B2 adverb /ˈleɪ.zɪ.li/

Lazily

懒洋洋地

Meaning

in a way that shows unwillingness to work or use energy; sluggishly

Example

He lazily stretched his arms and yawned in the morning.

他懒洋洋地伸展双臂，早晨打了个哈欠。

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。

C2 noun /floʊ/

floe

浮冰

Meaning

a large sheet of floating ice

Example

The polar bears rested on the ice floe.

北极熊在浮冰上休息。

C1 verb /ˈfʌmbəl/

fumble

搞乱

Meaning

to handle something clumsily or to make mistakes while doing something

Example

He fumbled with the keys and dropped them on the floor.

他搞乱了钥匙，把它们掉在地板上。

C1 noun /ˈdʒuː.bɪ.liː/

Jubilee

周年纪念; 特别庆典

Meaning

a special anniversary celebration, especially the 25th, 50th, or 60th anniversary of an important event

Example

The school celebrated its golden jubilee with a grand ceremony.

学校以盛大的仪式庆祝了它的金色周年纪念。

C2 adjective /ˈprɒvɪdənt/

provident

有远见的

Meaning

making or indicative of timely preparation for the future

Example

She was provident in saving money for her children’s education.

她为孩子们的教育储蓄，非常有远见。

C1 noun /ˈʌndərdɒɡ/

underdog

逆袭者

Meaning

a competitor thought to have little chance of winning; a weaker party in a contest

Example

The underdog team surprised everyone by winning the championship.

逆袭者队伍通过赢得锦标赛让所有人都惊讶。

A2 noun, verb /ˈɪʃuː/

issue

问题, 出版, 分发

Meaning

A problem, topic, or the act of supplying or distributing something.

Example

The magazine will issue a new edition next week.

杂志将在下周发布新版本。

B1 noun, verb /praɪz/

prize

奖品

Meaning

something given as a reward for achievement; to value highly

Example

He won the first prize in the competition.

他在比赛中获得了第一名奖。

A1 noun /noʊˈvɛmbər/

november

十一月

Meaning

the eleventh month of the year in the Gregorian calendar

Example

November is often cool and quiet before winter begins.

十一月通常在冬天开始前比较凉爽而安静。

C2 noun /əˈdɛndəm/

addendum

附录

Meaning

an additional item or piece of information added at the end of a document or book

Example

The report included an addendum with updated statistics.

报告中包含了带有更新统计数据的附录。

C1 adjective /rɪˈpliːt/

replete

充满

Meaning

Filled or well-supplied with something; abundantly full.

Example

The book is replete with fascinating historical details.

这本书充满了迷人的历史细节。

C2 adjective /kəˈpeɪ.ʃəs/

Capacious

宽敞的; 大的; 宽阔的;

Meaning

having a lot of space inside; roomy and spacious

Example

The capacious hall can accommodate five hundred people.

这个宽敞的大厅可以容纳五百人。

A1 noun /ˈkɒf.i/

Coffee

咖啡

Meaning

a hot drink made from roasted coffee beans

Example

I need a cup of coffee to start my morning.

我需要一杯咖啡来开始我的早晨。

B1 verb /ˈɛmfəˌsaɪz/

emphasize

强调

Meaning

to give special importance or attention to something

Example

The teacher emphasized the importance of homework.

老师强调了作业的重要性。

B2 adjective, noun, verb /faʊl/

foul

Meaning

offensive to the senses; dirty or unpleasant; in sports, an unfair or illegal act

Example

The player was penalized for committing a foul.

C2 noun /ˈθɝː.moʊ.klaɪn/

thermocline

热跃层

Meaning

A layer in a body of water in which temperature changes rapidly with depth.

Example

The thermocline separates warm surface water from cold deep water.

热跃层将温暖的表层水与寒冷的深层水分开。

A2 noun /leŋθ/

Length

长度

Meaning

the measurement or extent of something from end to end; the greater of two or the greatest of three dimensions

Example

The length of the table is two meters.

桌子的长度是两米。

A2 noun /ˈnek.ləs/

Necklace

项链

Meaning

a piece of jewelry that is worn around the neck

Example

She wore a beautiful diamond necklace to the party.

她在派对上戴着一条漂亮的钻石项链。

C2 noun /flæks/

flax

亚麻

Meaning

a plant whose fibers are used to make linen and whose seeds are edible

Example

Flax is often used in making linen fabrics.

亚麻常用于制作亚麻织物。

C2 noun /ˌɛpɪˈdɜːrmɪs/

epidermis

皮肤的外层

Meaning

the outer layer of cells covering the body of an organism, especially the skin

Example

The epidermis protects the body from harmful bacteria.

表皮保护身体免受有害细菌的侵害。

B1 noun হ্যান্ড এক্সারসাইজেস

hand exercises

手部运动

Meaning

Physical activities designed to strengthen, stretch, and improve the flexibility of hand and finger muscles.

Example

Regular hand exercises are essential for muscle recovery.

定期的手部运动对于肌肉恢复至关重要。

A1 adjective /ɡriːn/

Green

绿色

Meaning

of a color intermediate between blue and yellow in the spectrum; colored like grass or emeralds

Example

The green leaves on the trees look fresh after the rain.

树上的绿色叶子在雨后看起来很新鲜。

B2 verb, noun /sniːz/

sneeze

打喷嚏

Meaning

to expel air involuntarily from the nose and mouth due to irritation; the act of sneezing

Example

I had to sneeze during the meeting.

我在会议中不得不打喷嚏。

B2 noun /hɪp/

hip

臀部

Meaning

The part of the body on either side of the pelvis, or informal: trendy and fashionable.

Example

She put her hands on her hips.

她把手放在臀部上。

A2 verb /bit/

beat

打

Meaning

to strike repeatedly; to defeat; to pulsate rhythmically

Example

Our team will beat theirs in the final match.

我们的团队将在决赛中击败他们。

C1 noun /prɒɡˈnoʊsɪs/

prognosis

预后

Meaning

A forecast of the likely outcome of a disease or situation.

Example

The doctor gave a positive prognosis for the patient's recovery.

医生给出了患者康复的积极预后。

A1 adjective /ˈjeloʊ/

Yellow

黄色的; 胆小的

Meaning

having the color of the sun or gold; cowardly

Example

The yellow flowers bloomed in spring.

黄色的花在春天盛开。

A1 adjective /ˈjuːs.fəl/

Useful

有用的; 实用的

Meaning

having a beneficial purpose; practical

Example

This tool is very useful for fixing problems.

这个工具对解决问题非常有用。

C1 noun /rɪdʒ/

ridge

山脊或山顶

Meaning

a long, narrow hilltop, mountain range, or raised strip

Example

We walked along the mountain ridge.

我们沿着山脊走。

B2 noun /ˈrɛlɪvənsi/

relevancy

Confidence

自信

Meaning

the feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something; firm trust; self-assurance

Example

She spoke with great confidence during the job interview.

她在面试中表现出极大的自信。

B1 verb /træk/

track

追踪

Meaning

To follow or trace the course or progress of something.

Example

Someone can easily track your location on social media.

有人可以轻松地在社交媒体上追踪你的定位。

B2 adjective /ˈkeər.friː/

Carefree

无忧无虑; 轻松愉快;

Meaning

free from anxiety or responsibility; lighthearted; worry-free

Example

She lived a carefree life, traveling the world without any worries.

她过着无忧无虑的生活，环游世界没有任何担忧。

C2 noun /ˈæntiruːm/

anteroom

前厅

Meaning

A small room leading to a main one, often used as a waiting area.

Example

The guests waited in the anteroom before being called inside.

客人在被叫进去之前在前厅等待。

C1 verb /smɛlt/

smelt

冶炼

Meaning

to extract metal from its ore by heating and melting

Example

The workers smelt iron from its ore in the factory.

工人在工厂中从矿石中冶炼铁。

B2 adjective /səˈraʊndɪŋ/

surrounding

周围的

Meaning

located all around a particular place or thing; nearby

Example

The surrounding hills were covered in mist.

周围的山丘被雾气覆盖。

B2 verb /ˈsprɪŋkəl/

sprinkle

Meaning

to scatter small drops or particles of a substance over a surface

Example

She sprinkled sugar on top of the cake.

C2 noun /ˈræbəl/

Rabble

乌合之众

Meaning

a disorderly crowd; the common people regarded as socially inferior

Example

The politician dismissed the protesters as mere rabble.

政治家将抗议者视为仅仅是乌合之众。

B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈɡoʊ/

undergo

经历

Meaning

to go through something, especially something unpleasant or difficult

Example

She had to undergo surgery to recover.

她不得不接受手术以恢复。

A2 verb /lɪft/

lift

举起

Meaning

to raise or move upward; to pick up

Example

He lifted the heavy box with effort.

他费力地抬起了那个沉重的箱子。

B2 adjective /ˈkwestʃənəbl/

Questionable

可疑的

Meaning

doubtful; dubious; suspicious; open to doubt or suspicion

Example

His questionable business practices led to an investigation.

他的可疑商业行为导致了一项调查。

B1 noun /ˈspeʃəlɪst/

Specialist

专家

Meaning

a person who has specialized knowledge or training in a particular area; an expert

Example

She consulted a heart specialist about her condition.

她就自己的情况咨询了一位心脏专家。

C1 noun /ˈtem.pɚ.əns/

temperance

节制

Meaning

Moderation in action, thought, or feeling; restraint.

Example

Temperance is essential for a balanced life.

节制对保持平衡的生活至关重要。

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 /ˈskæb.ərd/

scabbard

剑鞘

Meaning

A sheath for the blade of a sword or dagger, typically made of leather or metal.

Example

The knight drew his sword from the scabbard.

骑士从剑鞘中拔出了剑。

B2 noun /kæf/

Calf

小牛

Meaning

a young cow or bull; young of various large mammals

Example

The calf stayed close to its mother.

小牛靠近它的母亲。

C2 verb /ˈtʃæfɪŋ/

chaffing

戏弄

Meaning

Teasing or joking in a lighthearted way.

Example

They were chaffing each other during lunch.

他们在午餐时互相开玩笑。

B1 noun /ˈlaɪ.ər/

Liar

骗子

Meaning

a person who tells lies; someone who does not tell the truth

Example

Nobody trusts him because he is a liar.

没有人相信他，因为他是个骗子。

C2 noun /lɔːˈdeɪʃən/

laudation

赞扬

Meaning

The act of praising or expressing approval.

Example

The poet received much laudation for his moving verses.

这位诗人因其感人的诗句而获得了许多赞扬。

C2 verb /ɪnˈsnɛər/

ensnare

设圈套

Meaning

to catch or trap, often by trickery or deceit

Example

The hunter ensnared the rabbit with a net.

猎人用网困住了兔子。

B2 verb /ˈprɒspər/

prosper

繁荣

Meaning

to succeed or flourish, especially in financial or business matters

Example

With hard work and determination, she managed to prosper in her career.

凭借努力工作和决心，她在事业中取得了成功。

A1 noun /deɪz/

days

天数

Meaning

plural of day; refers to multiple 24-hour periods of time

Example

The project will take at least five days to finish.

这个项目将需要至少五天才能完成。

C2 noun /ˌpætrəˈnɪmɪk/

patronymic

父系名字

Meaning

a name derived from the name of a father or ancestor

Example

In many cultures, surnames are patronymic in origin.

在许多文化中，姓氏源自父系名字。

C2 verb, noun /blæb/

blab

胡说；泄露秘密

Meaning

to talk too much or reveal secrets carelessly; excessive or foolish talk

Example

He accidentally blabbed the surprise to everyone.

他不小心把惊喜告诉了大家。

B1 noun /kraʊn/

Crown

王冠

Meaning

a circular ornamental headdress worn by a monarch as a symbol of authority

Example

The queen wore a magnificent crown during the coronation ceremony.

女王在加冕仪式上戴着一顶华丽的王冠。

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 noun /ˌdɛfəˈmeɪʃən/

defamation

诽谤

Meaning

the act of damaging someone's reputation by making false statements

Example

The newspaper was sued for defamation of character.

该报因诽谤被起诉。

A2 verb /krɒs/

cross

穿越

Meaning

to go from one side to another, or to pass through

Example

We crossed the river using a wooden bridge.

我们通过一座木桥过了河。

C1 noun /ˈɑːnkɔːr/

encore

安可

Meaning

An additional performance demanded by an audience at the end of a show.

Example

The band returned to the stage for an encore.

乐队返回舞台进行安可表演。

C2 noun /ˈɪd.i.ə.si/

Idiocy

愚蠢

Meaning

extremely stupid behavior or actions; foolishness

Example

The decision to ignore safety protocols was pure idiocy that endangered everyone.

忽视安全协议的决定是纯粹的愚蠢，危及了每个人。

B2 noun /fɜːr/

Fur

毛发

Meaning

thick hair covering the body of animals

Example

The cat's fur was soft and warm to touch.

猫的毛发触感柔软而温暖。

C2 noun /ˈhɜːrmɪtɪdʒ/

hermitage

隐居地

Meaning

A secluded residence or retreat, often for a hermit or religious recluse.

Example

The monk spent years in a hermitage deep in the forest.

那位和尚在森林深处的隐居地里度过了多年。

C2 noun mɒnəˈtɑːskɪŋ

monotasking

一次专注于一项任务

Meaning

The practice of dedicating oneself to a given task and minimizing potential interruptions until the task is completed or a significant period of time has elapsed.

Example

Monotasking can often lead to higher quality work.

单任务处理通常会带来更高质量的工作。

B2 adjective /ɪmˈpɪəriəl/

imperial

帝国的

Meaning

Relating to an empire or emperor; having supreme authority.

Example

The imperial palace was a symbol of the emperor's power.

帝国宫殿是皇帝权力的象征。

C1 noun /ˈmeɪhɛm/

mayhem

混乱

Meaning

Violent or extreme disorder; chaos and destruction.

Example

The protest turned into mayhem when the crowd clashed with the police.

当抗议者与警方发生冲突时，抗议活动变成了混乱。

C2 verb /ˈblʌdʒən/

bludgeon

用重物打击

Meaning

to hit someone with a heavy object; to force someone into doing something

Example

The guard was bludgeoned by the attacker in the alley.

警卫被小巷中的袭击者用重物打击。

B2 noun, verb /ˈɪnstɪˌtjuːt/

institute

学院

Meaning

as a noun, an organization founded for a specific purpose; as a verb, to establish or initiate

Example

The university decided to institute new rules for the library.

大学决定为图书馆制定新规则。

B2 adjective /flɔːd/

flawed

有缺陷的

Meaning

having a mistake or fault that reduces its value or quality

Example

The flawed design of the car led to a recall.

汽车设计有缺陷，导致了召回。

C1 adjective /ˌɪnədˈvaɪzəbl/

inadvisable

不建议

Meaning

Not recommended; likely to have undesirable consequences.

Example

It is inadvisable to drive in such heavy rain.

在这种大雨中开车是不建议的。

C2 adjective ˈɛr.jʊ.daɪt

erudite

博学的或聪明的

Meaning

Having or showing great knowledge or learning; scholarly and intellectual.

Example

The professor's erudite lecture fascinated the students.

教授的博学讲座让学生们着迷。

B2 noun ˈhɑːrvɪstɪŋ

harvesting

收获

Meaning

The process of gathering a ripe crop from the fields or collecting natural resources.

Example

Unregulated harvesting affects the biodiversity of oceans.

不受监管的收获影响着海洋的生物多样性。

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。

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。

B2 adjective /rɪˈlʌktənt/

Reluctant

不情愿的; 犹豫的; 不愿意做某事;

Meaning

unwilling; hesitant; disinclined to do something;

Example

She was reluctant to share her personal information.

她不情愿分享个人信息。

B1 noun /ˈvɪʒ.ən/

vision

视力

Meaning

The faculty or state of being able to see.

Example

Excessive rubbing can damage vision.

过度摩擦可能损害视力。

B1 verb /əˈfɛkt/

affect

影响

Meaning

to influence or make a difference to something

Example

The weather can greatly affect our mood.

天气可以极大地影响我们的情绪。

B2 noun /bleɪd/

Blade

刀片

Meaning

a sharp flat cutting edge of a knife, sword, or tool

Example

The blade of the knife needs to be sharpened.

刀刃需要磨锐。

B2 noun /hiːl/

Heel

脚跟

Meaning

the back part of the human foot below the ankle

Example

She wore shoes with high heels to the party.

她穿着高跟鞋去参加聚会。