B2 adjective /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/

neighboring

邻近的

Meaning

situated near or next to another place; adjacent or nearby.

Example

They visited a neighboring village for the festival.

他们去邻村参加节日活动。

C1 verb pɚˈpɛtʃ.u.eɪt

perpetuate

保持某事持续运行或长时间维持它

Meaning

To keep something continuously running or maintain it for a long time.

Example

The media can sometimes perpetuate harmful stereotypes.

媒体有时会延续有害的刻板印象。

C2 noun /ˈblændɪʃmənt/

blandishment

恭维

Meaning

flattering or pleasing statement or action used to persuade someone gently

Example

She used every blandishment to win his support.

她用了所有的恭维来赢得他的支持。

C1 noun /ˈmɒnəʊˌkʌltʃər/

monoculture

单一种植

Meaning

The agricultural practice of growing only one type of crop over a large area and for many consecutive years, which can lead to increased vulnerability to pests and diseases.

Example

Monoculture can lead to soil depletion and increased pest vulnerability.

单一种植可能导致土壤退化并增加对害虫的脆弱性。

C1 adjective prəˈvɪnʃəl

provincial

省级

Meaning

Of or concerning a province of a country or empire.

Example

Bengali was not just a provincial language.

孟加拉语不仅仅是一个省级语言。

A1 noun /mʌnθ/

month

月

Meaning

a period of about four weeks or one-twelfth of a year

Example

She visits her grandparents once a month.

她每个月都会去看祖父母一次。

C2 noun /ˈæl.kə.laɪ ækt/

Alkali Act

碱性法案

Meaning

A British law passed in 1863 to regulate the emission of hydrochloric acid gas from alkali works, representing one of the first pieces of environmental legislation.

Example

The Alkali Act of 1863 was one of the first environmental laws.

1863年的碱性法案是最早的环境法律之一。

C2 adjective /dɪˈdjuːsəbl/

deducible

可推断的

Meaning

able to be deduced; possible to be inferred

Example

The solution is deducible from the data provided.

解决方案可以从提供的数据中推断出来。

B2 verb /ˈstrʌɡlɪŋ/

struggling

挣扎

Meaning

Making forceful or violent efforts to get free of restraint or constriction; having difficulty achieving something.

Example

Many regions are struggling with economic recovery.

许多地区在经济复苏中挣扎。

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。

A1 noun /ɪɡˈzɑːm.pəl/

example

例子

Meaning

a thing or person regarded as a model to be followed or avoided

Example

He is a good example of a hardworking student.

他是一个勤奋学生的好例子。

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。

C1 verb /ˈnʌrɪʃ/

nourish

滋养

Meaning

To provide with food or other substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition

Example

Good books nourish the mind.

好书滋养心灵。

C2 adjective /ˈbrækɪʃ/

brackish

咸淡水

Meaning

Slightly salty, often describing water that is a mix of fresh and seawater.

Example

The river estuary contained brackish water.

河口含有咸淡水。

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。

A2 noun /ˈtɒpɪk/

topic

主题

Meaning

a subject of conversation, discussion, or writing

Example

The topic of the meeting was company expansion.

会议的主题是公司扩展。

B2 noun /prɒp/

prop

道具

Meaning

an object used on stage by actors during a performance; something that supports or holds up

Example

The actor forgot his prop on stage.

演员忘记了他的道具。

C1 verb /ɪnˈθrɔːl/

enthrall

迷住

Meaning

to captivate or hold someone’s attention completely

Example

The magician’s tricks enthralled the children.

魔术师的技巧让孩子们着迷。

B2 noun /ˈdɪpləmæt/

diplomat

外交官

Meaning

An official representing a country abroad; a person skilled in dealing with people tactfully.

Example

The diplomat negotiated a peace agreement.

外交官谈判了一个和平协议。

B1 noun, verb /bʌz/

buzz

嗡嗡声

Meaning

to make a low continuous humming sound; a feeling of excitement or interest

Example

I could hear the phone buzz during the meeting.

开会时我听到了手机的嗡嗡声。

B2 noun /dɪˈpen.dənt/

Dependent

依赖; 被抚养人

Meaning

a person who relies on another for financial support; someone who depends on others

Example

As a tax dependent, she could not file her own tax return separately.

作为税务依赖人，她无法单独提交自己的税表。

C2 noun /ˌvæs.ɪˈleɪ.ʃən/

Vacillation

摇摆不定

Meaning

the inability to decide between different opinions or actions; indecision

Example

His constant vacillation between career choices frustrated his parents.

他在职业选择之间的持续犹豫让他的父母感到沮丧。

C1 noun ziːl

zeal

热情

Meaning

Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective; passion.

Example

She approached the project with great zeal and determination.

她以极大的热情和决心开始了这个项目。

C1 noun /ˌdiː.kɒmpəˈzɪʃən/

decomposition

分解

Meaning

the process of decaying or breaking down into simpler parts

Example

The decomposition of leaves enriches the soil.

叶子的分解使土壤更加肥沃。

B1 noun /ˈpæsɪdʒ/

passage

狭窄的通道; 片段/引用; 从一个状态或地方到另一个的过程

Meaning

a narrow way through or between; a section of text or music; the process of moving from one state or place to another

Example

The narrow passage led from the courtyard to the library.

狭窄的通道从庭院通向图书馆。

C2 verb /oʊˈpaɪn/

opine

表达意见

Meaning

to express an opinion or belief

Example

The professor opined that the policy would fail.

教授认为政策会失败。

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 adjective /ˌkɒndɪˈsɛndɪŋ/

condescending

居高临下

Meaning

having or showing an attitude of patronizing superiority

Example

Her condescending tone upset her colleagues.

她居高临下的语气让她的同事感到不满。

A1 noun /ɡeɪm/

game

游戏

Meaning

An activity or sport played for amusement, competition, or skill.

Example

They played a football game in the afternoon.

他们下午踢了场足球比赛。

C2 verb /ˈvɪʃieɪt/

vitiate

败坏

Meaning

to spoil, weaken, or make something less effective

Example

One careless remark can vitiate the entire argument.

一句不小心的话可能会破坏整个论点。

C1 adjective /məˈnæstɪk/

monastic

修道的

Meaning

Relating to monks, monasteries, or a life of religious seclusion.

Example

He chose to live a monastic life away from the city.

他选择过一种修道的生活，远离城市。

A2 noun /fɪər/

Fear

恐惧; 害怕

Meaning

an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous

Example

She overcame her fear of heights by taking rock climbing lessons.

她通过参加攀岩课程克服了对高度的恐惧。

C2 noun /ɪnˈkwɪzɪtər/

inquisitor

审问者

Meaning

A person who asks many questions, often in an official or harsh manner.

Example

The inquisitor demanded detailed answers from the witness.

审问者要求证人提供详细的答案。

B1 noun /ˌkwɒl.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Qualification

资格; 能力

Meaning

official record showing that someone has finished a training course or has necessary skills; condition or requirement

Example

She has the right qualifications for this engineering job.

她拥有这个工程工作的必要资格。

C2 noun /ˈmɛndɪkənt/

mendicant

乞丐

Meaning

a beggar; a person who lives by asking for alms

Example

The mendicant asked for food at the monastery gate.

乞丐在修道院门口乞求食物。

B1 verb/noun /haɪk/

hike

Meaning

To take a long walk in the countryside or mountains; also to increase suddenly (prices, rates, etc.).

Example

We decided to hike in the hills this weekend.

B2 noun /ɪnˈθuziæst/

enthusiast

爱好者

Meaning

a person who is very interested in a particular activity or subject

Example

He is a football enthusiast and watches every match.

他是一个足球爱好者，看每一场比赛。

C1 verb /ˈtɪŋkər/

tinker

修修补补

Meaning

to make small adjustments or repairs to something, often experimentally or imperfectly

Example

He likes to tinker with old radios in his garage.

他喜欢在他的车库里修修补补旧收音机。

B2 noun /spaɪs/

spice

香料

Meaning

a substance used to add flavor to food

Example

She added a pinch of spice to the curry for extra flavor.

她在咖喱里加入了一撮香料以增加味道。

C1 noun /ˈdeɪtəm/ or /ˈdætəm/

datum

数据

Meaning

a single piece of information; a fact used as a basis for reasoning or calculation

Example

Each datum in the survey was carefully analyzed.

调查中的每一条数据都经过仔细分析。

B2 adjective /prəˈdʌk.tɪv/

Productive

高效的

Meaning

efficient; yielding good results; fruitful

Example

Working from home has made me more productive than ever before.

在家工作让我比以往更高效。

C1 noun /luː/

lieu

代替

Meaning

Instead of; in place of.

Example

He gave money in lieu of flowers.

他给了钱代替花。

B1 noun /twiːt/

Tweet

鸣叫

Meaning

a short high-pitched sound made by a small bird; a post on Twitter

Example

I heard the sweet tweet of a sparrow this morning.

我今天早上听到了一只麻雀的甜美推特声。

C1 noun /fɪˈziːk/

physique

体型

Meaning

the form, size, and development of a person's body

Example

He has an athletic physique due to years of training.

他通过多年的训练有着运动员般的体型。

A2 noun /ˈtiːneɪdʒər/

teenager

青少年

Meaning

a person aged between 13 and 19 years.

Example

Teenagers often enjoy hanging out with friends.

青少年常常喜欢和朋友一起度过时光。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈtoʊld/

Untold

不可计数的; 无尽的

Meaning

very great in amount or degree; countless; immeasurable

Example

The earthquake caused untold damage to the city.

地震对城市造成了无法计数的损害。

C2 noun /kəˈlɒsəs/

colossus

巨人

Meaning

A person or thing of enormous size, importance, or ability.

Example

Einstein was a colossus in the world of science.

爱因斯坦是科学界的巨人。

C1 noun /brɪm/

Brim

边缘; 边沿

Meaning

the projecting edge of a hat; the edge or lip of something

Example

The wide brim of his hat protected him from the scorching sun.

他帽子宽大的边缘保护他免受炽热阳光的照射。

B1 noun /ˈhel.mət/

Helmet

头盔

Meaning

a hard or padded protective hat worn by motorcyclists, construction workers, or soldiers

Example

The cyclist always wore a bright yellow helmet for safety and visibility while riding.

骑行者总是戴着一顶亮黄色的头盔，以保证安全性和可见性。

C1 adjective /ˌnɒn ɪɡˈzɪstənt/

non-existent

不存在

Meaning

not real or not present; lacking existence

Example

The supposed evidence turned out to be non-existent.

假定的证据证明是不存在的。

A1 noun /ˈɡrændˌfɑːðər/

grandfather

祖父

Meaning

the father of one's father or mother

Example

My grandfather tells us stories every evening.

我的爷爷每天晚上给我们讲故事。

B1 noun /ˈtʃɛərˌwʊmən/

chairwoman

女主席

Meaning

a woman who presides over a meeting, committee, or organization; a female leader of a board or council

Example

She was elected chairwoman of the company after years of experience.

在多年的经验之后，她被选为公司的女主席。

A2 noun /ˈtaɪm.teɪ.bəl/

Timetable

时间表

Meaning

a schedule showing planned activities or events at particular times

Example

Please check the train timetable for departure times.

请查看火车时刻表以获取出发时间。

B1 noun /ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

examination

考试

Meaning

a formal test of knowledge or ability

Example

She is preparing for her final examination.

她正在为她的期末考试做准备。

C2 adjective /ˈfiːbraɪl/

febrile

发烧的，激动的

Meaning

having or showing the symptoms of a fever; or highly excitable or agitated

Example

The patient was in a febrile state with high temperature.

患者处于高温状态下的发烧状态。

C2 adjective /dɪˈmɒtɪk/

demotic

与普通语言相关

Meaning

relating to ordinary people or everyday language

Example

The poet used demotic language to connect with common readers.

诗人使用与普通语言相关的语言与普通读者建立联系。

C1 noun /ˈziːnɪθ/

zenith

天顶

Meaning

The time at which something is most powerful or successful; the highest point.

Example

Her career reached its zenith in the late 1990s.

她的事业在1990年代末达到了天顶。

C1 adjective /ˈsɔːrdɪd/

sordid

可耻的

Meaning

involving immoral or dishonorable actions; dirty or unpleasant

Example

The newspaper exposed the politician's sordid past.

报纸曝光了那位政治家的可耻过去。

C1 noun /ˈdɑːrwɪnɪzəm/

darwinism

达尔文主义

Meaning

the theory of biological evolution developed by Charles Darwin, emphasizing natural selection

Example

Darwinism revolutionized the way scientists understood the origin of species.

达尔文主义彻底改变了科学家们对物种起源的理解。

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。

B2 verb /ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪ/

justify

辩护

Meaning

to show or prove that something is right or reasonable

Example

He tried to justify his decision with logical reasons.

他试图用逻辑的理由来为他的决定辩护。

C1 noun /diːˌtɒksɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

detoxification

排毒

Meaning

The process of removing toxic substances from a living organism.

Example

Detoxification helps to cleanse the body of harmful substances.

排毒有助于清洁身体中的有害物质。

B2 adjective /ˈɔː.də.li/

Orderly

有序的; 系统的; 平静的

Meaning

well-organized; systematic; peaceful

Example

Please keep your desk orderly and clean.

请保持您的桌面整齐和干净。

C2 noun /ˈdɛvɪlri/

devilry

恶作剧

Meaning

Wicked or cruel behavior; mischievous actions.

Example

The children were full of devilry on Halloween night.

万圣节那天，孩子们充满了恶作剧。

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。

C2 noun /ˈænsɛstrɪs/

ancestress

女祖先

Meaning

a female ancestor; a woman from whom one is descended

Example

She discovered that her ancestress came from a small village in Bengal.

她发现自己的女祖先来自孟加拉的一个小村庄。

C1 adjective /spɑːrs/

sparse

稀少

Meaning

thinly scattered or distributed; not dense or abundant

Example

Vegetation was sparse in the desert.

沙漠中的植被稀少。

B2 adjective /ˈvɜː.bəl/

verbal

口头的，通过文字表达

Meaning

Relating to or in the form of words; spoken rather than written.

Example

Verbal communication is essential in most situations.

口头沟通在大多数情况下是必需的。

B1 verb /ɪnˈvɑːlv/

involve

涉及

Meaning

to include as a necessary part, or to engage someone in an activity

Example

The project will involve several departments working together.

这个项目将涉及多个部门共同合作。

A2 noun /faɪl/

File

锉刀

Meaning

a tool with a rough surface for smoothing or shaping hard materials; a collection of papers or data

Example

He used a metal file to smooth the rough edges.

他使用了一把金属锉刀来平滑粗糙的边缘。

A2 noun rɪˈsɜːtʃ

research

研究

Meaning

The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.

Example

Research on radio waves began earlier in India.

关于无线电波的研究在印度早期就开始了。

C1 adjective /əbˈtjuːs/

Obtuse

迟钝的; 愚笨的; 理解慢

Meaning

annoyingly insensitive or slow to understand; lacking in intelligence or perception

Example

He was being deliberately obtuse about the instructions.

他故意在指令上表现得迟钝。

C2 adjective /ˈlæŋɡwɪd/

Languid

无力的; 懒惰的; 虚弱的

Meaning

lacking energy or vitality; slow and relaxed; weak or faint

Example

After the long journey, she felt languid and needed to rest.

经过长时间的旅程后，她感到无力并需要休息。

B2 noun /ˈskɒlərʃɪp/

scholarship

奖学金

Meaning

an award or grant to support a student's education

Example

She received a scholarship to study abroad.

她获得了一项奖学金，以便出国留学。

B2 verb /səbˈskraɪb/

subscribe

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 noun /pəˈtɜːrnəti/

paternity

父亲身份

Meaning

The state of being someone's father.

Example

He demanded a paternity test to confirm his relationship with the child.

他要求进行亲子鉴定，以确认他与孩子的关系。

C2 noun /ˈkrɪsəndəm/

christendom

基督教世界

Meaning

the worldwide body or community of Christians

Example

The news spread quickly across Christendom.

新闻迅速传播到整个基督教世界。

C2 noun /ˈflɛkʃən/

flection

弯曲

Meaning

The act of bending or the state of being bent, especially of a limb or joint.

Example

The doctor tested the patient's knee flection during the examination.

医生在检查过程中测试了病人的膝盖弯曲。

B2 noun /hoʊm ˈdɪstrɪkt/

home district

家乡地区

Meaning

the district where a person was born or originally comes from

Example

He returned to his home district after many years abroad.

他在国外多年后回到了自己的家乡地区。

C1 verb /kəˈpɪtjʊˌleɪt/

capitulate

投降

Meaning

to surrender or give in after resisting

Example

The army had no choice but to capitulate to the enemy.

军队别无选择，只能投降于敌人。

C2 adjective /əˈbɔːrtɪv/

abortive

失败的

Meaning

Failing to produce the intended result; unsuccessful.

Example

Their abortive attempt to climb the mountain ended in retreat.

他们登山的失败尝试以撤退告终。

C1 adjective /juːˈfɔːrɪk/

euphoric

欣快的

Meaning

Characterized by or feeling intense excitement and happiness.

Example

The fans were euphoric after their team's victory.

球迷们在他们队伍获胜后欣快不已。

A2 noun /ɡʌn/

Gun

枪

Meaning

a weapon that fires bullets or other projectiles from a metal tube

Example

The soldier cleaned his gun after the training session.

士兵在训练后清洁了他的枪。

C1 noun /ˈnɑː.sɪ.sɪ.zəm/

narcissism

自恋

Meaning

Excessive interest in or admiration of oneself; extreme selfishness.

Example

His excessive narcissism made it difficult for him to empathize with others.

他的过度自恋让他很难同情他人。

B2 noun /rɪˈlʌk.təns/

Reluctance

不情愿; 犹豫

Meaning

unwillingness to do something; hesitation

Example

He showed reluctance to accept the job offer.

他表现出不情愿接受工作提议。

B2 verb /ˈʃætər/

shatter

打碎

Meaning

To break suddenly into many small pieces.

Example

The glass will shatter if you drop it.

玻璃会碎掉，如果你把它摔下去。

B2 adjective /prəˈɡrɛsɪv/

progressive

进步的

Meaning

favoring or implementing new and modern ideas or policies; moving forward or improving

Example

She holds progressive views on social justice and equality.

她对社会公正和平等持有进步的观点。

C1 noun /kənˈfɔːrməns/

conformance

一致性

Meaning

The act of conforming to a rule, standard, or law.

Example

The product was tested for conformance with safety standards.

该产品已按照安全标准进行了符合性测试。

C2 adjective /ˈspɔːrtɪv/

sportive

运动的

Meaning

Playful, lively, or full of fun.

Example

The children were in a sportive mood during the picnic.

孩子们在野餐时都很运动。

B1 adjective /ˈlɪmɪtɪd/

limited

有限的

Meaning

Restricted in size, amount, or extent; not great in number or ability.

Example

Tickets for the concert are limited.

音乐会的票是有限的。

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。

B2 noun /ˈven.juː/

Venue

场地

Meaning

a place where an event or activity takes place

Example

The wedding venue was beautifully decorated.

婚礼场地被精美装饰。

C2 verb /diːˈlɪmɪt/

delimit

划定

Meaning

to fix the boundaries or limits of something

Example

The treaty was signed to delimit the borders of the two countries.

该条约被签署以划定两国的边界。

C1 noun /dɪsˈsɜːrvɪs/

disservice

损害

Meaning

A harmful action; something that does damage rather than help.

Example

Spreading false information is a disservice to the community.

传播虚假信息对社区是一种损害。

C1 noun /rɪˈtriː.vəl/

retrieval

检索

Meaning

The process of getting something back, especially from storage or memory.

Example

The brain's retrieval system helps recall past experiences.

大脑的检索系统帮助回忆过去的经历。

A1 verb /teɪk/

take

拿，带

Meaning

to get possession of; to carry or bring with oneself

Example

Please take this book to the library.

请把这本书带到图书馆。

B1 adverb /ˈleɪt.li/

Lately

suitable

合适

Meaning

appropriate or right for a particular person, purpose, or situation

Example

This dress is suitable for the wedding.

这件裙子适合婚礼。

C2 noun /ˌbɒmbərˈdɪər/

bombardier

炸弹员

Meaning

a member of a bomber crew responsible for releasing bombs

Example

The bombardier released the bombs with precision.

炸弹员精确地投下了炸弹。

B2 adjective /ˈpɔɪ.zən.əs/

Poisonous

有毒的; 毒性; 致命的

Meaning

containing poison; toxic; deadly

Example

The snake is highly poisonous and dangerous.

这条蛇非常有毒且危险。

A1 noun /mɑːrtʃ/

March

行进

Meaning

An act of walking in a regular measured tread; a protest demonstration

Example

The soldiers performed a ceremonial march in front of the palace.

士兵们在宫殿前举行了仪式性游行。

B2 adjective /ænˈtɑːrktɪk/

antarctic

南极的

Meaning

relating to the region around the South Pole

Example

The Antarctic region is known for its extreme cold and icy landscapes.

南极地区因其极端的寒冷和冰雪覆盖的景观而闻名。

B2 verb /kəˈmɛns/

commence

开始

Meaning

to begin or start something

Example

The ceremony will commence at noon.

仪式将在中午开始。

B2 verb /hɔːnt/

haunt

困扰

Meaning

to trouble persistently; to visit as a ghost

Example

The old memories still haunt me.

旧的记忆仍然困扰着我。

B2 noun ɪkˈspænʃən

expansion

扩展

Meaning

The action of becoming larger or more extensive; growth or development.

Example

Volunteering helps in the expansion of social networks.

志愿服务有助于社交网络的扩展。

B2 adjective /əˈfekʃənət/

Affectionate

亲切的; 爱心的; 温柔的; 表现出关爱

Meaning

loving; caring; tender; showing affection

Example

She is very affectionate towards her children.

她对她的孩子非常温柔。

B2 adjective, noun /ˈɛəriəl/

aerial

空中 / 天线

Meaning

As an adjective: existing or happening in the air. As a noun: an antenna for receiving radio or television signals.

Example

The pilot performed an amazing aerial maneuver.

飞行员执行了一个令人惊叹的空中机动。

C1 adjective /ˈlɔː.fəl/

Lawful

合法; 合理; 有效; 公正;

Meaning

legal; legitimate; valid; just

Example

The judge confirmed that their actions were lawful and proper.

法官确认他们的行为是合法和恰当的。

B1 noun ˈtʊə.nə.mənt

tournament

锦标赛

Meaning

A series of contests between a number of competitors, competing for an overall prize.

Example

The tournament showcased exceptional talent.

锦标赛展示了卓越的才能。

C2 noun /ˈdɪfθɒŋ/

diphthong

双元音

Meaning

A complex vowel sound that begins with one vowel and glides into another within the same syllable.

Example

The word 'coin' contains a diphthong.

单词 'coin' 包含一个双元音。

C1 noun ˈsɒl.vən.si

solvency

拥有超过负债的资产; 偿还债务的能力

Meaning

The possession of assets in excess of liabilities; ability to pay debts.

Example

The company's solvency improved after restructuring.

公司在重组后偿付能力得到了改善。

B2 noun /red liːf/

Red leaf

红叶

Meaning

red-colored leafy vegetable; amaranth leaves used as greens

Example

Red leaf is rich in iron and is commonly eaten in Bengali households.

红叶富含铁，并且在孟加拉家庭中经常食用。

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。

C2 verb /ˈsʌpjʊˌreɪt/

suppurate

化脓

Meaning

to form or discharge pus, usually as a result of infection

Example

The wound began to suppurate after a few days.

伤口在几天后开始脓液化。

C2 adjective /ˈsʌpliənt/

suppliant

恳求者

Meaning

Humbly or earnestly asking for something, especially from a person in authority.

Example

The suppliant man begged for mercy at the king's feet.

恳求者在国王的脚下乞求怜悯。

A2 noun /ˈpoʊstər/

poster

海报

Meaning

a large printed picture or notice that is put on a wall for decoration or to advertise something

Example

They put up a movie poster outside the theater.

他们在电影院外面挂了一张电影海报。

C1 noun /ˌdʒerənˈtɑːlədʒi/

gerontology

老年学

Meaning

The scientific study of old age and the process of aging.

Example

She chose to specialize in gerontology after completing medical school.

她在完成医学课程后决定专攻老年学。

C2 noun /səˈlɛrɪti/

celerity

敏捷

Meaning

swiftness of movement; speed

Example

The soldier moved with great celerity to deliver the message.

士兵以极大的敏捷移动，以传递消息。

C2 noun /kəˈkɒfəni/

cacophony

刺耳的噪音

Meaning

A harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.

Example

The cacophony of horns made it impossible to concentrate.

喇叭的刺耳声音使人无法集中注意力。

B1 adjective /ˈfluː.ənt/

Fluent

流利; 熟练

Meaning

able to speak a language easily and accurately; flowing smoothly and gracefully

Example

She is fluent in three languages including English and French.

她流利地讲三种语言，包括英语和法语。

C2 noun /ˈpraɪəri/

priory

修道院

Meaning

a small monastery or convent governed by a prior or prioress

Example

The old priory was converted into a museum.

那个古老的修道院被改造成了博物馆。