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A2 noun /ˈneɪ.bər/

Neighbour

邻居; 旁边
Meaning
a person who lives near or next to another person
Example
My neighbour is very friendly and helpful.
我的邻居非常友好且乐于助人。
A2 noun /ˈmʌʃ.ruːm/

Mushroom

蘑菇
Meaning
a type of fungus that can be eaten, often used in cooking
Example
The pizza was topped with fresh mushrooms.
披萨上撒上了新鲜的蘑菇。
B2 noun /ˈbeə.rər/

Bearer

持有者；文件持有者
Meaning
a person who carries or brings something; holder of a document
Example
The bearer of this message must deliver it quickly.
这个信息的持有者必须快速送达它。
C2 adjective /ˈpɑːmi/

palmy

繁荣 / 荣耀
Meaning
prosperous, flourishing, or relating to palm trees
Example
He often reminisced about the palmy days of his youth.
他经常回忆起年轻时的繁荣日子。
A2 noun /skɪl/

skill

技能
Meaning
the ability to do something well through training or experience
Example
Her skill in painting impressed everyone.
她在绘画方面的技能给大家留下了深刻印象。
A1 verb /wʊd/

would

会
Meaning
used to indicate a future possibility or action in the past
Example
He said he would help me tomorrow.
他说他明天会帮助我。
C2 noun /ˈbrɪɡ.ənd/

brigand

强盗
Meaning
A member of a gang that ambushes and robs people in forests or mountains; a bandit.
Example
The travelers were attacked by brigands in the mountains.
旅行者在山中被强盗袭击。
C1 noun/verb /θrɒŋ/

throng

Meaning
A large, densely packed crowd of people or animals; to fill or be present in a place in large numbers.
Example
Tourists thronged the streets during the festival.
B2 adjective ɔːrˈɡæn.ɪk

organic

有机的
Meaning
Produced or involving production without the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or other artificial agents.
Example
Organic farming improves soil health and reduces pollution.
有机农业改善土壤健康并减少污染。
B1 verb /ˈsætɪsfaɪ/

satisfy

满足
Meaning
to fulfill the desires, expectations, or needs of someone; to make content
Example
The delicious meal satisfied our hunger completely.
美味的食物完全满足了我们的饥饿。
A1 noun /ˈtiːˈviː/

tv

电视
Meaning
a device used to receive television broadcasts
Example
I watch my favorite shows on TV every evening.
我每天晚上都在电视上看我最喜欢的节目。
B2 noun ˌkɒn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən

constitution

宪法
Meaning
A body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state is governed.
Example
Constitutional reforms ensure equity.
宪法改革确保公平。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈkɒmp(ə)rəbl/

incomparable

无可比拟
Meaning
Without an equal in quality or excellence; matchless.
Example
The view from the mountain was incomparable.
山顶的景色无可比拟。
C1 noun /ˈæspɪrənt/

aspirant

有志者
Meaning
a person who seeks or hopes to achieve a position of honor or advancement
Example
She is an aspirant for the university's top scholarship.
她是大学最高奖学金的有志者。
B2 noun /jʌŋ fɪʃ/

Young fish

幼鱼
Meaning
juvenile or small fish; fish that has not reached maturity
Example
Young fish need protection from predators.
幼鱼需要防止被掠食者攻击。
C1 verb /ˈdʒʌɡəl/

juggle

杂耍
Meaning
To continuously toss and catch objects in the air; to manage many tasks at the same time.
Example
He tried to juggle work, studies, and family responsibilities.
他试图同时处理工作、学习和家庭责任。
C1 noun /ˈpleɪˌraɪt/

playwright

剧作家
Meaning
a person who writes plays
Example
Shakespeare is considered the greatest playwright of all time.
莎士比亚被认为是历史上最伟大的剧作家。
C2 adjective /vɪˈtjuːpərətɪv/

vituperative

辱骂的
Meaning
Characterized by abusive or harsh language.
Example
The teacher’s vituperative remarks left the students in tears.
老师的辱骂言辞让学生们泪流满面。
C1 adjective /ˈrɪkɪti/

rickety

摇摇欲坠
Meaning
Poorly made and likely to collapse; shaky.
Example
They crossed a rickety wooden bridge over the river.
他们过了一座摇摇欲坠的木桥。
C1 verb /dɔːnt/

daunt

威吓
Meaning
to make someone feel intimidated, discouraged, or less confident
Example
The steep climb did not daunt the experienced hikers.
陡峭的攀登没有让经验丰富的登山者气馁。
B2 adjective + noun ˈɒptɪməl ˈtempərətʃər

optimal temperature

最佳温度
Meaning
The best or most favorable temperature for a particular purpose
Example
Winter provides optimal temperature for farming.
冬天提供了农业的最佳温度。
C2 verb /ˌkɒnvəˈlɛs/

convalesce

恢复健康，在疾病或治疗后恢复力量
Meaning
to recover health and strength after illness or medical treatment
Example
After the surgery, she spent several weeks convalescing at home.
手术后，她在家里恢复了几个星期。
B2 adjective /ˈsɪtʃueɪtɪd/

situated

位于
Meaning
located in a particular place or position
Example
The hotel is situated near the beach.
酒店位于海滩附近。
C1 verb /ˈkrɪstəlaɪz/

crystallize

结晶
Meaning
to form crystals; to make an idea or plan clear and definite
Example
Her vague thoughts began to crystallize into a solid plan.
她模糊的思绪开始在一个明确的计划中结晶。
B2 noun, verb /ˈhɑːrbər/

harbor

Meaning
noun: a place on the coast where ships may find shelter; verb: to keep (a thought or feeling, often negative) in one's mind
Example
He continued to harbor resentment towards his former boss.
A1 noun /snoʊ/

Snow

幸福
Meaning
white frozen water that falls from clouds as soft flakes
Example
The children played happily in the fresh snow.
孩子们在新鲜的雪地上开心地玩耍。
C1 noun /mɔːrɡ/

morgue

Meaning
a place where dead bodies are kept, especially to be identified or claimed
Example
The police took the body to the morgue for identification.
C1 adjective ˈæl.ɡə.rɪ.ðəm drɪv.ən

algorithm-driven

由算法驱动。
Meaning
Controlled or powered by computer algorithms.
Example
Algorithm-driven systems increase accuracy.
算法驱动的系统提高了准确性。
C2 adjective ˌnjʊə.rəʊ.saɪənˈtɪ.fɪk

neuroscientific

神经科学的
Meaning
Related to the scientific study of the brain and nervous system.
Example
Neuroscientific research helps understand memory retention.
神经科学研究有助于理解记忆保持。
C2 verb /ˈbændi/

bandy

Meaning
To pass (words, ideas, or gossip) back and forth in a casual or argumentative way.
Example
They bandied jokes across the table.
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。
C1 noun /ˌdez.ɪɡˈneɪ.ʃən/

Designation

任命; 职位; 标题; 官方身份
Meaning
the action of choosing someone for a position; a name, title, or official status
Example
His designation as team leader came with additional responsibilities and authority.
他的团队领导职务带来了额外的责任和权力。
C2 noun ˌmʌltɪˈfæsɪtɪd ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən ˈfreɪmwɜːrks

multifaceted information frameworks

多面信息框架
Meaning
Complex, comprehensive structures for organizing and managing information that have multiple aspects or dimensions.
Example
Digital literacy involves building multifaceted information frameworks.
数字素养包括构建多面信息框架。
B1 adjective /dɪsˈeɪbld/

disabled

残疾
Meaning
having a physical or mental condition that limits movements, senses, or activities
Example
The park has special facilities for disabled people.
公园有专为残疾人士设计的设施。
C1 adjective /ˈstrɛnjuəs/

strenuous

费力的
Meaning
Requiring or using great effort and energy.
Example
Climbing the mountain was a strenuous task.
爬山是一项费力的任务。
C1 adjective /ˈfeɪt.fəl/

fateful

决定性或灾难性的
Meaning
having significant or disastrous consequences
Example
Their fateful decision changed the course of history.
他们的决定性决定改变了历史的进程。
C2 noun /ˈliːdʒənəri/

legionary

罗马士兵
Meaning
a soldier in the Roman army
Example
Each legionary carried a shield and a short sword.
每个军团士兵都带着盾牌和一把短剑。
C2 verb /seɪt/

sate

满足
Meaning
To satisfy fully or to excess.
Example
The huge meal sated their hunger after the long journey.
长途旅行后，丰盛的餐点满足了他们的饥饿。
C2 adjective /prɪˈpɒndərənt/

preponderant

主要的
Meaning
Having superior weight, force, influence, or importance.
Example
The preponderant influence of the media shapes public opinion.
媒体的主要影响塑造了公众舆论。
B1 verb /əˈkɜːr/

occur

发生
Meaning
to happen or take place; to be found or present
Example
The accident occurred at the intersection during rush hour.
事故发生在高峰时段的交叉口。
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。
C2 noun /ˈspɛndˌθrɪft/

spendthrift

挥霍者
Meaning
A person who spends money extravagantly or wastefully.
Example
The young prince was known as a spendthrift, wasting his fortune on lavish parties.
年轻的王子被称为挥霍者，浪费他的钱财在奢华的派对上。
B1 noun /ˈhjuː.mər/

humor

Meaning
The quality of being amusing or entertaining.
Example
His sense of humor always lightens the mood.
C2 noun /kəˈmɛstɪbəl/

comestible

可食用的
Meaning
An item of food that can be eaten.
Example
The picnic basket was full of delicious comestibles.
野餐篮子里装满了美味的可食用物品。
B1 adjective /ˌwel bɪˈheɪvd/

Well-behaved

行为良好
Meaning
conducting oneself in a proper and polite manner; showing good manners
Example
The children were well-behaved during the ceremony.
孩子们在仪式期间表现得很乖。
B2 noun ɪnˈdev.ər

endeavor

努力
Meaning
An attempt to achieve a goal; a serious determined effort.
Example
The endeavor to innovate space tourism is ambitious.
创新太空旅游的努力是雄心勃勃的。
A2 adjective /fɪt/

Fit

合适的; 适当的; 健康的; 身体状况良好的; 准备好的
Meaning
suitable; appropriate; healthy; in good physical condition; ready
Example
He is fit and healthy.
他健康且状态良好。
A1 adverb /weər/

Where

哪里
Meaning
In or to what place or position; used to inquire about location
Example
Where did you put my keys?
你把我的钥匙放在哪里？
B2 adjective /ˈkɒŋ.kriːt/

Concrete

坚固的；真实的；有形的；具体的
Meaning
solid; real; tangible; actual and specific
Example
We need concrete evidence to support our claims.
我们需要具体的证据来支持我们的主张。
B1 adjective /ˈsæt.ɪs.fæk.tər.i/

Satisfactory

令人满意的
Meaning
acceptable; meeting requirements; adequate
Example
The test results were satisfactory.
测试结果令人满意。
A2 noun /əˈpɑːrtmənt/

apartment

公寓
Meaning
a set of rooms forming a residence within a building
Example
She rented an apartment in the city center.
她在市中心租了一套公寓。
B2 noun (plural) /skræps/

scraps

剩菜
Meaning
Small pieces left over from something; also small fights or quarrels.
Example
The dog ate the scraps from the table.
狗吃了桌子上的剩菜。
B2 noun /præŋk/

prank

恶作剧
Meaning
A trick that is intended to be funny but not harmful.
Example
They played a harmless prank on their friend during the party.
他们在派对上和朋友玩了一个无害的恶作剧。
C2 noun /ˈkɒmɪti/

comity

礼貌，互相尊重
Meaning
Courtesy and considerate behavior towards others; mutual respect.
Example
The meeting was conducted with comity and respect.
会议是以礼貌和尊重的方式进行的。
C2 verb /ˈæd.ʌm.breɪt/

adumbrate

预示
Meaning
to foreshadow or suggest something in an unclear or indirect way
Example
The report adumbrates future economic challenges.
报告预示着未来的经济挑战。
C1 verb /ˌriːəˈdʒʌst/

readjust

重新调整
Meaning
To change or move something again in order to achieve a better fit, condition, or balance.
Example
He readjusted the chair to make it more comfortable.
他重新调整了椅子，使其更加舒适。
C2 noun /ˌsuːdəʊəˈpɒsəl/

pseudapostle

伪使徒
Meaning
a false or pretended apostle
Example
The preacher was condemned as a pseudapostle.
这位传教士被定为伪使徒。
C2 noun /ˈfɪl.ɪ.staɪn/

philistine

对文化和艺术漠不关心或敌对的人
Meaning
a person who is indifferent or hostile to culture and the arts
Example
He was criticized as a philistine for dismissing modern art.
他因拒绝现代艺术而被批评为非利士人。
B2 adjective /stɑːrk/

stark

严峻的, 锋利的
Meaning
Severe, sharp, or clearly defined; plain and without any decoration.
Example
The stark contrast between poverty and wealth was evident in the city.
贫困与财富之间的鲜明对比在城市中显而易见。
C1 noun ˈæŋkərɪdʒ

anchorage

停泊处
Meaning
A secure holding place; a place where ships can anchor safely.
Example
The boat was anchored near the shore for safety.
船只为了安全停靠在岸边。
C1 noun/adjective /ˈbæstərd/

bastard

私生子
Meaning
a child born to unmarried parents (offensive); also used informally as an insult or to describe something unpleasant
Example
He called him a bastard in anger.
他生气时骂他是私生子。
A2 adjective /ˈɛkstrə/

extra

额外的
Meaning
More than what is usual, expected, or necessary
Example
She brought some extra food for the picnic.
她为野餐带来了额外的食物。
B2 noun/adjective /səˈvɪliən/

civilian

平民
Meaning
a person not in the armed forces or police
Example
The area was evacuated to protect the civilians.
该区域已被疏散以保护平民。
C1 noun ˈhʌz.bən.dri

husbandry

农业和畜牧业
Meaning
The care, cultivation, and breeding of crops and animals; farming and agriculture.
Example
Proper husbandry techniques improve livestock health.
适当的农业技术能改善家畜健康。
C1 noun /ˈprɒk.tər/

proctor

监考员
Meaning
a person who supervises students during an examination
Example
The proctor reminded students to keep their phones switched off.
监考员提醒学生关闭手机。
C2 verb /əˈɡlɒməˌreɪt/

agglomerate

聚集
Meaning
To collect or form into a mass or group.
Example
The dust particles began to agglomerate into larger clusters.
尘粒开始聚集成更大的团块。
B2 noun /ˈmaɪnə(r)/

miner

矿工
Meaning
a person who works in a mine, extracting minerals or other resources
Example
The miner worked in the coal mine for many years.
矿工在煤矿工作了很多年。
B2 noun /daɪm/

dime

十分硬币
Meaning
a small coin, especially a U.S. coin worth ten cents
Example
He gave me a dime for the phone call.
他给了我一枚十分硬币用于打电话。
B2 noun dɪˈveləpɪŋ ˈriːdʒənz

developing regions

发展中国家
Meaning
Areas or countries that are in the process of economic growth and development
Example
Pollution affects developing regions the most.
污染最严重地影响发展中国家。
B2 noun /həˈraɪ.zən/

horizon

地平线
Meaning
the line where the earth seems to meet the sky; the limit of one's knowledge, experience, or interest
Example
The sun disappeared below the horizon.
太阳消失在地平线下。
C2 noun /ˈhʌmbʌɡ/

humbug

骗局, 胡说
Meaning
Deceptive or false talk or behavior; nonsense.
Example
He dismissed the idea as humbug.
他将这个想法视为胡说八道。
B1 noun /ˈspiːʃiːz/

Species

物种; 类型
Meaning
a group of living organisms that can reproduce with each other; a type or kind
Example
The Amazon rainforest is home to thousands of animal species.
亚马逊雨林是成千上万动物物种的家园。
B2 verb /ˈflætər/

flatter

为了获得好处而过分或虚伪地赞扬
Meaning
to praise excessively or insincerely to gain favor
Example
He tried to flatter his boss to get a promotion.
他试图讨好他的老板以获得晋升。
C2 verb /fɔɪst/

foist

强加
Meaning
To impose something unwelcome or unnecessary on someone.
Example
He tried to foist his old books onto his friends.
他试图把他的旧书强加给朋友们。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈkɒmpɪtənt/

incompetent

Meaning
Lacking the necessary ability or skills to do something successfully.
Example
He was fired because he was incompetent at his job.
A1 noun /ˈkrɪsməs/

christmas

圣诞节
Meaning
an annual festival celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed on December 25
Example
Families gather to celebrate Christmas with joy and love.
家庭聚在一起庆祝圣诞节，带着欢乐和爱。
B1 noun /stiːl/

steel

钢铁
Meaning
a strong, hard metal made of iron and carbon
Example
The building was made from steel to ensure its durability.
建筑物是用钢铁建造的，以确保其耐久性。
C2 adjective /əˈluːviəl/

alluvial

冲积的
Meaning
Relating to or derived from alluvium (loose soil or sediment deposited by rivers).
Example
The farmers cultivate crops on the fertile alluvial plains.
农民在肥沃的冲积平原上种植作物。
C2 adjective /ˈnjuː.ɡə.tɔːr.i/

nugatory

微不足道
Meaning
Of little or no value; worthless or insignificant.
Example
His efforts were nugatory and did not change the outcome.
他的努力微不足道，未能改变结果。
C1 adjective /ˈlækˌlʌstər/

lackluster

黯淡无光
Meaning
Lacking in vitality, force, or conviction; uninspired or uninspiring.
Example
The lackluster performance disappointed the audience.
黯淡无光的表现让观众失望。
C1 noun /ˈræftər/

rafter

屋梁
Meaning
One of the sloping beams that supports a roof.
Example
The old barn’s rafters were exposed.
老谷仓的屋梁暴露在外。
C2 adjective /ˈek.wə.bəl/

Equable

平和
Meaning
calm and even-tempered; not easily disturbed
Example
He maintained an equable temperament throughout the crisis.
他在整个危机期间保持了平和的性格。
A2 noun /ˈpoʊɪtri/

poetry

诗歌
Meaning
a literary form that uses rhythmic and metaphorical language to express emotions or ideas
Example
She loves reading poetry in her free time.
她喜欢在空闲时间阅读诗歌。
B1 noun /pɜːrl/

Pearl

珍珠
Meaning
a hard, lustrous object produced within the soft tissue of a shelled mollusk; used in jewelry
Example
She wore a beautiful pearl necklace to the wedding.
她在婚礼上戴着一条美丽的珍珠项链。
B2 adverb /ˈdʒenərəsli/

generously

慷慨地
Meaning
in a kind, giving, or unselfish manner; in a plentiful or abundant way
Example
She generously donated money to help the poor.
她慷慨地捐钱帮助穷人。
C1 adjective /ˈed.jʊ.keɪ.tɪv/

Educative

教育性的; 启发性的; 信息丰富的
Meaning
providing education; instructive; informative
Example
The documentary was highly educative and informative.
这部纪录片非常具有教育意义且信息丰富。
C1 noun /plaɪt/

Plight

困境; 困难的处境
Meaning
a dangerous, difficult, or unfortunate situation
Example
The refugees were in a desperate plight.
难民们处于绝望的困境中。
B2 noun /ˌʌndəˈɡrædʒuət/

undergraduate

本科生
Meaning
a student who has not yet earned a bachelor's degree
Example
She is an undergraduate studying computer science.
她是一个学习计算机科学的本科生。
C1 noun ˌdɛməˈɡræfɪk trænˈzɪʃən

demographic transition

人口过渡
Meaning
A shift in population patterns from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates as a country develops economically
Example
The demographic transition indicates a shift towards an aging society.
人口过渡表示向老龄化社会的转变。
A2 noun /bæˈleɪ/

ballet

芭蕾舞
Meaning
a highly stylized and artistic form of dance
Example
She has trained for years in classical ballet.
她已经训练多年了，专攻古典芭蕾舞。
C2 noun /ˌædʒʊˈreɪʃən/

adjuration

郑重请求
Meaning
a solemn urging or appeal
Example
The priest made an adjuration for peace and unity.
牧师为和平与团结做出了郑重请求。
B2 noun /ˈkɒn.flɪkt ˌrez.əˈluː.ʃən/

conflict resolution

冲突解决
Meaning
The process of finding peaceful solutions to disputes or disagreements between parties.
Example
Conflict resolution is vital for global peace.
冲突解决对于全球和平至关重要。
C1 adjective /ˌkaʊntərɪnˈtuːɪtɪv/

counterintuitive

反直觉的
Meaning
contrary to what one would intuitively expect
Example
His approach seems counterintuitive but it actually works.
他的做法看起来很反直觉，但实际上很有效。
C1 adjective ˌprɒb.ə.bɪˈlɪs.tɪk

probabilistic

基于概率
Meaning
Based on probability; involving chance or statistical likelihood.
Example
The model follows a probabilistic approach to predictions.
该模型采用概率方法进行预测。
C1 noun /ˈmaɪzər/

miser

吝啬鬼
Meaning
A person who hoards wealth and spends as little money as possible.
Example
The old miser refused to donate even a penny to charity.
那个老吝啬鬼甚至不愿意捐赠一分钱给慈善。
C2 noun /ˈɪndɪkənt/

indicant

指示物
Meaning
Something that indicates or points to a fact or condition.
Example
High fever is often an indicant of infection.
高烧通常是感染的指示物。
B1 noun /məˈdʒɪʃən/

magician

魔术师
Meaning
A person who performs tricks and illusions for entertainment or one believed to have magical powers.
Example
The magician pulled a rabbit out of his hat.
魔术师从他的帽子里拿出了兔子。
B2 verb prəˈlɔŋd

prolonged

延长
Meaning
Extended in duration; made to last longer than usual.
Example
Modern medicine has prolonged life expectancy.
现代医学延长了预期寿命。
C2 verb /feɪz/

faze

打扰
Meaning
to disturb or disconcert someone; to cause to feel unsettled
Example
She was not fazed by the unexpected question.
她没有被意外问题扰乱。
A2 noun /ˈɛər.laɪn/

airline

航空公司
Meaning
A company that provides regular flights for passengers and goods.
Example
The airline announced a discount on international tickets.
航空公司宣布对国际机票提供折扣。
B1 noun /kɑːrt/

Cart

手推车
Meaning
a wheeled vehicle for carrying goods; a shopping cart
Example
The farmer loaded hay onto his cart.
农民把干草装上了他的手推车。
B1 adjective /æmˈbɪʃ.əs/

Ambitious

雄心勃勃
Meaning
having strong desire for success or achievement; aspiring
Example
She is ambitious and works hard to achieve her goals.
她很有雄心，努力工作以实现她的目标。
A1 verb /meɪk/

make

做
Meaning
to create, produce, or construct something
Example
I make coffee every morning.
我每天早上做咖啡。
B2 noun /maɪˈnɔːr.ɪ.ti/

minority

少数
Meaning
A smaller number or part, especially a group differing from the majority.
Example
The law aims to protect the rights of ethnic minorities.
法律旨在保护少数民族的权利。
A2 adverb /ˈbædli/

badly

糟糕
Meaning
in a way that is not good; poorly or severely
Example
He performed badly in the exam.
他在考试中表现得很差。
C1 verb, noun /læɡ/

lag

滞后或延迟
Meaning
To fall behind in movement, progress, or development; a delay or period of falling behind.
Example
The old computer tends to lag when running new software.
旧电脑在运行新软件时常常滞后。
B2 noun /ˈɡreɪv.jɑːrd/

Graveyard

墓地
Meaning
an area of land set aside for burial of the dead; a cemetery
Example
The old graveyard near the church dates back to the 18th century.
靠近教堂的老墓地可以追溯到18世纪。
C1 adjective /məˈdʒen.tə/

Magenta

品红色
Meaning
a bright purplish-red color
Example
She wore a beautiful magenta dress to the party.
她穿了一件漂亮的品红色裙子去派对。
C2 verb /ˈtæri/

tarry

耽搁
Meaning
To delay or linger; to stay longer than intended.
Example
Do not tarry, or you will miss the train.
不要耽搁，否则你会错过火车。
C2 adjective ˌɪm.pəˈtɜː.bə.bəl

imperturbable

沉着冷静
Meaning
Unable to be upset or excited; not easily disturbed.
Example
His imperturbable nature made him a great leader.
他沉着冷静的性格使他成为了一个伟大的领导者。
C1 verb/noun /pərˈvɜːrt/

pervert

Meaning
As a verb: to distort the meaning or purpose of something; as a noun: a person with abnormal or immoral sexual behavior.
Example
He tried to pervert the truth to escape punishment.
C1 adjective /ˈtæn.tə.laɪ.zɪŋ/

Tantalizing

诱人的；吸引人的但无法触及
Meaning
tempting and attractive but out of reach
Example
The tantalizing aroma of fresh bread filled the bakery.
新鲜面包的诱人香气弥漫在面包店。
C2 verb /bruːt/

bruit

传播谣言
Meaning
to spread a rumor or report widely
Example
The scandal was quickly bruited about the town.
丑闻迅速在城镇传播开来。
C1 verb /ˈhɔːrɪfaɪ/

horrify

使恐惧
Meaning
to fill with horror; to shock or disgust greatly
Example
The violent scene horrified the audience.
暴力的场面使观众感到恐惧。
B2 noun /ˈkæt fɪʃ/

Cat fish

鲶鱼
Meaning
a freshwater fish with whisker-like barbels around the mouth, commonly found in ponds and rivers
Example
Catfish is often fried and served with rice in Bengali cuisine.
鲶鱼在孟加拉菜中常被油炸并配米饭。
B2 adjective /ˈprɛdʒədɪst/

prejudiced

偏见的
Meaning
having or showing a dislike or bias against a person or group without proper reason
Example
He was prejudiced against people from other regions.
他对来自其他地区的人有偏见。
C1 adjective ɪnˈkʌm.bənt

incumbent

有义务的
Meaning
necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility.
Example
It is incumbent upon all citizens to obey the law.
所有公民都有义务遵守法律。
C1 noun /fɑːrs/

farce

闹剧
Meaning
a comic dramatic work using buffoonery and horseplay, or a ridiculous situation
Example
The meeting turned into a complete farce with everyone arguing.
会议变成了一场彻底的闹剧，大家都在争论。
C1 verb /ˈsætəˌraɪz/

satirize

讽刺
Meaning
to mock or criticize something using satire
Example
The play satirizes the greed of modern corporations.
这部剧讽刺了现代公司的贪婪。
C1 adjective /rɪˈzɪstɪv/

resistive

电阻性
Meaning
tending to resist or oppose; in physics, relating to electrical resistance
Example
The material has resistive properties that slow down current flow.
该材料具有电阻特性，能够减慢电流流动。
C1 adjective /aʊtˈmoʊdɪd/

outmoded

过时的
Meaning
No longer in fashion or useful; outdated.
Example
That old computer is completely outmoded.
那台旧电脑完全过时了。