A2 conjunction /ˈniːðər/

neither

既不

Meaning

used to connect two negative alternatives

Example

Neither the manager nor the assistant could attend the meeting.

经理和助理都无法参加会议。

C1 adjective /kənˈteɪ.dʒəs/

Contagious

传染性; 有感染力

Meaning

likely to spread to and affect others; infectious

Example

Her laughter is contagious and makes everyone smile.

她的笑声具有传染性，让每个人都微笑。

B2 adjective /ˈmɪstʃɪvəs/

Mischievous

顽皮的; 淘气的; 调皮的

Meaning

playfully naughty; causing minor trouble; impish

Example

The mischievous child hid his sister's favorite toy.

顽皮的孩子把他姐姐最喜欢的玩具藏了起来。

C1 adjective /pəˈrɪʒən/

parisian

与巴黎相关

Meaning

relating to Paris or its people

Example

She wore a Parisian style dress at the party.

她在派对上穿着巴黎风格的裙子。

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。

B2 noun /ˈsʌb.sɪ.di/

subsidy

补贴

Meaning

Financial assistance provided by government to reduce costs of goods or services.

Example

The government provides a fuel subsidy to control prices.

政府提供燃料补贴以控制价格。

C1 noun /ˈævətɑːr/

avatar

阿凡达

Meaning

an icon or figure representing a person in digital contexts; in Hinduism, a divine incarnation

Example

She changed her social media avatar to a new cartoon image.

她将自己的社交媒体头像更换为新的卡通形象。

C1 adjective /ˌɛɡzɪˈstɛnʃəl/

existential

存在主义的

Meaning

Relating to human existence, often concerning meaning or purpose of life.

Example

She went through an existential crisis during her midlife.

她在人生中期经历了存在主义危机。

C1 verb /ɪnˈvɪɡ.ər.eɪt/

invigorate

振奋

Meaning

To give strength or energy to someone or something.

Example

A morning walk can invigorate both body and mind.

晨跑可以振奋身心。

A2 noun /vjuː/

View

视野; 观点; 意见

Meaning

the ability to see something; a particular way of considering or regarding something; an opinion

Example

The mountain view from our hotel room was breathtaking.

从我们酒店房间看出去的山景令人叹为观止。

A2 verb /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/

introduce

介绍

Meaning

to present someone; to bring in for the first time

Example

Let me introduce you to my friend.

让我介绍你给我的朋友。

B2 noun /ˈmɔɪs.tʃər/

Moisture

湿气

Meaning

water or dampness that exists in small amounts in the air or on a surface

Example

The skin cream helps retain moisture.

护肤霜有助于保持湿气。

C2 adjective ˈtɛnsaɪl

tensile

可伸缩的

Meaning

Relating to tension; capable of being stretched.

Example

The tensile strength of the material is crucial for the construction project.

材料的抗拉强度对建筑项目至关重要。

C2 noun /ˈʌŋkʃən/

unction

涂抹

Meaning

The act of anointing as part of a religious or ceremonial ritual; excessive or insincere flattery.

Example

The priest performed the holy unction with solemnity.

牧师庄重地进行了神圣的涂抹仪式。

C2 verb /ˈɑːbvieɪt/

obviate

消除

Meaning

To remove a need or difficulty; to prevent or avoid something.

Example

This new system obviates the need for manual data entry.

这个新系统消除了手动输入数据的需要。

C2 noun /əˈspɜːr.ʒən/

aspersion

诽谤

Meaning

An attack on the reputation or integrity of someone.

Example

He cast an aspersion on her character.

他对她的性格进行了诽谤。

B1 noun ɪmˈplɔɪmənt

employment

就业

Meaning

The condition of having paid work; the action of giving work to someone.

Example

Employment was limited to Urdu speakers.

就业仅限于乌尔都语使用者。

A2 adjective /ˈstuː.pɪd/

Stupid

愚蠢的; 笨的; 傻的

Meaning

lacking intelligence or common sense; foolish

Example

It was stupid of me to forget my umbrella on a rainy day.

在一个下雨的日子里，我忘记带伞真是愚蠢。

C1 adverb /suːˈpɜːb.li/

Superbly

卓越地

Meaning

in an excellent or outstanding manner

Example

She performed superbly in the dance competition.

她在舞蹈比赛中表现得卓越地。

C1 noun /prəˈvaɪzoʊ/

proviso

条件

Meaning

a condition or stipulation attached to an agreement

Example

He accepted the job offer with the proviso that he could work remotely twice a week.

他接受了工作邀请，前提是他每周可以远程工作两次。

A2 noun /kraɪm/

crime

犯罪

Meaning

An illegal act punishable by law.

Example

The police are investigating the crime.

警方正在调查犯罪。

A1 noun /plæn/

plan

计划

Meaning

A detailed proposal for doing or achieving something.

Example

A good plan keeps you focused.

一个好的计划让你保持专注。

A1 noun /fʌn/

fun

乐趣

Meaning

enjoyment, amusement, or light-hearted pleasure

Example

We had a lot of fun at the party.

我们在聚会上玩得很开心。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈskeɪðd/

unscathed

毫发无损

Meaning

Without suffering any injury, damage, or harm.

Example

She escaped from the accident unscathed.

她毫发无损地逃离了事故。

A1 noun /ˈpɜːrsən/

person

人

Meaning

an individual human being

Example

She is a kind person who always helps others.

她是一个善良的人，总是帮助别人。

C1 verb/noun /skaʊl/

scowl

皱眉

Meaning

To frown in an angry or bad-tempered way.

Example

She scowled when she heard the unfair remark.

她听到不公正的评论时，皱起了眉头。

A2 preposition /tɔːrdz/

towards

朝

Meaning

in the direction of

Example

He is running towards the park.

他正在朝公园跑。

C1 noun /səˈrɛn.ɪ.ti/

serenity

宁静

Meaning

The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled.

Example

Meditation helps in achieving inner serenity.

冥想有助于实现内心的平静。

C1 verb /ˌriːˈvaɪ.t̬əl.aɪz/

revitalize

重振

Meaning

To restore energy and effectiveness to something.

Example

The new policies aim to revitalize the economy.

新政策旨在重振经济。

C1 noun /koʊˈhɪr.əns/

coherence

一致性

Meaning

The quality of being logical and consistent; forming a unified whole.

Example

The essay lacked coherence, making it hard to follow.

这篇文章缺乏一致性，难以理解。

B2 adjective ˈɡraʊndˌbreɪ.kɪŋ

groundbreaking

开创性

Meaning

Introducing new ideas or methods; innovative or pioneering.

Example

Groundbreaking advancements redefine innovation.

开创性进展重新定义创新。

B2 noun məˈtæb.əl.ɪ.zəm

metabolism

代谢

Meaning

The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.

Example

Exercise boosts metabolism and burns calories.

锻炼能提高代谢并燃烧卡路里。

B1 noun /ˈviːzə/

visa

签证

Meaning

an official authorization or permission to enter, leave, or stay in a country

Example

She applied for a visa to study abroad.

她申请了签证以便出国留学。

C2 noun /ˈtruːɪzəm/

truism

陈词滥调

Meaning

a statement that is obviously true and says nothing new or interesting

Example

It is a truism that hard work leads to success.

努力工作带来成功，这是一条陈词滥调。

C2 noun /kənˈtraɪ.vəns/

contrivance

装置或计划

Meaning

a device or plan that is cleverly or artificially created

Example

The clock was an intricate contrivance of gears and springs.

这只钟是由齿轮和弹簧组成的复杂装置。

C1 adjective /ˈæŋ.ɡjə.lər/

Angular

角度的

Meaning

having sharp corners or edges; relating to angles

Example

The building has an angular design with sharp corners.

这座建筑具有角度设计，角落尖锐。

C1 noun /ˈsɔːjər/

Sawyer

锯木工

Meaning

a person who saws wood, especially as an occupation

Example

The skilled sawyer cut the logs into planks.

熟练的锯木工将原木锯成木板。

C1 noun /ˈneɪ.vəl fɔːrs/

Naval Force

海军

Meaning

the branch of a nation's armed services that conducts military operations at sea

Example

The naval force protected the country's coastline from enemy attacks.

海军保护了国家的海岸线免受敌人攻击

B1 adjective /əˈmjuː.zɪŋ/

Amusing

有趣的; 好笑的; 娱乐的

Meaning

causing laughter or providing entertainment; funny; enjoyable

Example

The children found the clown's performance very amusing.

孩子们觉得小丑的表演非常有趣。

C1 noun /ˈfræk.tʃər/

Fracture

骨折; 骨裂

Meaning

the cracking or breaking of a hard object or material; a break in a bone

Example

The doctor confirmed that he had a hairline fracture in his wrist.

医生确认他在手腕上有一条细小的骨折。

C1 noun /ˌɒk.sɪ.dʒɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

oxygenation

供氧或氧气治疗

Meaning

The process of supplying or treating with oxygen.

Example

Deep breathing exercises improve oxygenation of the body.

深呼吸练习有助于改善身体的供氧。

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。

B1 noun /əkˈsɛptəns/

acceptance

接受

Meaning

the act of agreeing to receive or undertake something offered

Example

Her acceptance of the award was met with applause.

她接受奖项时，掌声四起。

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。

C2 noun /ˈeɪ.viˌɛr.i/

aviary

鸟舍

Meaning

a large enclosure for keeping birds

Example

The zoo built a new aviary for exotic parrots.

动物园为外来鹦鹉建了一个新的鸟舍。

B2 verb /ˈɒkjʊpaɪ/

occupy

占据

Meaning

to take up space or time; to live or work in a place

Example

The new family will occupy the house next month.

新家庭将于下个月入住这所房子。

A1 adverb /ˈleɪtər/

later

稍后

Meaning

At a time subsequent to a reference time; afterwards.

Example

We will discuss the details later.

我们稍后讨论细节。

C2 verb /dɪsˈmɛmbər/

dismember

肢解

Meaning

to cut or tear the limbs from a body; to divide into separate parts

Example

The king ordered his enemies to be dismembered.

国王命令将他的敌人肢解。

C2 adjective /rɪˈmiːdiəbl/

remediable

可修复的

Meaning

capable of being corrected or cured

Example

The mistake was serious but still remediable.

这个错误很严重，但仍然是可修复的。

C1 verb /əˈprɛs/

oppress

压迫

Meaning

to keep someone down by harsh and unfair use of authority; to suppress

Example

The dictator oppressed the people for decades.

独裁者压迫人民数十年。

C1 verb, noun /dɪsˈkrɛdɪt/

discredit

诋毁

Meaning

To harm the reputation of someone or something; loss of respect or credibility.

Example

The scandal discredited the politician in the eyes of the public.

丑闻使这位政治家在公众眼中失去了信誉。

B2 noun /ˌmɪs.ʌn.dəˈstæn.dɪŋ/

Misunderstanding

误解

Meaning

A failure to understand something correctly; a disagreement or confusion between people

Example

The argument was caused by a simple misunderstanding.

争论是由一个简单的误解引起的。

B2 noun /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərɪŋ/

manufacturing

制造业

Meaning

the process of making products on a large scale using machinery

Example

The country is investing heavily in the manufacturing sector.

该国正在大力投资制造业。

C1 adjective /ˈtɔːrtʃuəs/

tortuous

曲折，复杂

Meaning

Full of twists and turns; excessively complex or complicated.

Example

The tortuous mountain road made driving very difficult.

曲折的山路让驾驶变得非常困难。

A1 adverb /noʊ/

no

不

Meaning

used to give a negative response or to show disagreement

Example

She said no to the invitation.

她对邀请说了不。

A1 noun /sɛpˈtɛmbər/

september

九月

Meaning

The ninth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar

Example

My birthday is in September, and I always celebrate it with friends.

我的生日在九月，我总是和朋友一起庆祝。

B1 noun /ˈɛpɪsoʊd/

episode

剧集

Meaning

An event or part of a story, or one installment in a series.

Example

The last episode of the drama was watched by millions.

这部戏剧的最后一集被数百万人观看。

A1 adjective /kuːl/

cool

冷静, 凉爽, 印象深刻

Meaning

moderately cold; calm and composed; fashionable or impressive

Example

She kept a cool head during the crisis.

她在危机中保持冷静。

B2 noun /dɪsˈɡʌst/

Disgust

厌恶

Meaning

a feeling of revulsion or strong disapproval aroused by something unpleasant

Example

She expressed her disgust at the politician's corrupt behavior openly.

她公开表达了对政治家腐败行为的厌恶。

A1 adjective /ˈsɪmpəl/

Simple

简单的; 容易的; 不复杂

Meaning

easy to understand or do; not complicated

Example

This is a simple recipe that anyone can follow.

这是一个简单的食谱，任何人都可以跟随。

C1 noun /ˈvɪstə/

vista

景观

Meaning

A pleasing view, especially one seen through a long, narrow opening.

Example

From the mountain top, we admired the breathtaking vista of the valley below.

从山顶，我们欣赏到山谷下方令人叹为观止的景观。

B2 noun fəˈnɒm.ɪ.nə

phenomena

现象

Meaning

Facts or situations that are observed to exist or happen, especially ones whose cause or explanation is in question.

Example

Phenomena like floods disrupt agricultural systems.

像洪水这样的现象扰乱了农业系统。

C1 noun /ˈʃæmbəlz/

shambles

一片混乱

Meaning

a state of complete disorder or ruin

Example

After the storm, the whole town was in shambles.

风暴过后，整个城镇陷入了一片混乱。

C2 noun /ˈɔːrdʒi/

orgy

荒淫派对

Meaning

A wild party involving excessive indulgence, especially of a sexual nature.

Example

The novel described a scandalous orgy in a wealthy mansion.

小说描述了在一座富裕的豪宅里举行的丑闻般的荒淫派对。

B2 adjective /ˈklʌm.zi/

clumsy

笨拙的

Meaning

awkward in movement or lacking skill

Example

He is so clumsy that he drops things all the time.

他这么笨，总是把东西掉下来。

B2 verb /ˈpiːtər/

peter

逐渐减弱

Meaning

to diminish gradually and come to an end; to fade or dwindle away

Example

The excitement of the event began to peter out after a few hours.

事件的兴奋感在几个小时后开始逐渐消退。

B1 noun /piː/

Pea

豌豆

Meaning

a small round green seed eaten as a vegetable

Example

The children enjoyed eating sweet peas with dinner.

孩子们喜欢在晚餐时吃甜豌豆。

A1 verb /send/

send

发送

Meaning

to cause something to go or be taken to a particular destination; to transmit

Example

I will send you an email with the details.

我会给你发送一封包含详细信息的电子邮件。

C2 adjective /ˈdɪlətɔːri/

dilatory

拖延的

Meaning

Tending to cause delay; slow to act.

Example

The committee was criticized for its dilatory response to the crisis.

该委员会因其在危机中的拖延反应而受到批评。

B2 noun ˈdɪdʒɪtəl ˈfɔːrmæt

Digital Format

数字格式

Meaning

A format in which information is stored as electronic data.

Example

A digital format family tree can be shared online.

数字格式的家谱可以在线共享。

B2 noun /ɪnˈtɜː.prə.tər/

Interpreter

口译员; 翻译员;

Meaning

a person who translates orally from one language into another; someone who explains meaning

Example

The international conference hired professional interpreters to translate speeches in real time.

国际会议聘请了专业口译员来实时翻译演讲。

B2 noun ˈflæʃkɑːrdz

flashcards

学习卡片

Meaning

Cards containing small amounts of information, held up for students to see, as an aid to learning.

Example

Flashcards help in quick memorization.

闪卡帮助快速记忆。

B2 verb /ɪɡˈzædʒəˌreɪt/

exaggerate

夸大

Meaning

to describe something as better, worse, or more important than it really is

Example

He tends to exaggerate his achievements.

他倾向于夸大自己的成就。

C1 adjective /ˈskænti/

Scanty

尺寸或数量小；不足；勉强足够

Meaning

small in size or amount; insufficient; barely adequate

Example

The refugee camp had scanty food supplies.

难民营的食物供应非常少。

B1 adjective /rɪˈmoʊt/

remote

远程

Meaning

Situated far from the main centers of population; distant.

Example

They stayed in a remote village during their trip.

他们在旅行期间住在一个偏远的村庄。

C1 noun /ˈbæs.ti.ən/

bastion

堡垒, 防御工事

Meaning

a stronghold or fortification; a place or institution strongly defending particular principles

Example

The castle stood as a bastion against enemy attacks.

这座城堡作为抵御敌人攻击的堡垒而屹立。

C1 adjective /ˈperɪɡrɪn/

Peregrine

漫游的; 迁徙的; 旅行的

Meaning

wandering; traveling; migratory

Example

The peregrine falcon is known for its incredible speed.

游隼因其不可思议的速度而闻名。

B1 noun /tɑːsk/

task

任务

Meaning

a piece of work or duty to be done

Example

He completed the task before the deadline.

他在截止日期前完成了任务。

C2 adverb/adjective /lɪˈɡɑːtoʊ/

legato

在音乐中，平滑且连贯地演奏或歌唱

Meaning

In music, played or sung smoothly and connectedly.

Example

The pianist played the passage legato, with each note flowing into the next.

钢琴家以连贯的方式演奏了这段乐句，每个音符都流畅地过渡到下一个。

C1 noun /ˈkærət/

karat

克拉

Meaning

A unit for measuring the purity of gold, with 24 karats being pure gold.

Example

The ring was made of 18-karat gold.

戒指是由18克拉黄金制成的。

C1 noun /ˈtem.pər.ə.mənt/

Temperament

气质; 性格; 天性

Meaning

a person's natural disposition or mood; characteristic behavior patterns

Example

She has a calm temperament that helps her handle stress well.

她有一个平静的气质，这帮助她很好地应对压力。

A2 noun /ˈbʊkɪŋ/

booking

预订

Meaning

the act of reserving accommodations, tickets, etc.

Example

I made a booking for a hotel room in advance.

我提前预定了一个酒店房间。

C1 noun /ˈpɛdəstəl/

pedestal

基座 / 台座

Meaning

the base or support on which a statue or object stands

Example

The statue was placed on a marble pedestal.

雕像被放置在大理石基座上。

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 /waɪt ˈpɛpər/

White Pepper

白胡椒

Meaning

a spice made from dried peppercorns with the outer husk removed

Example

She added white pepper to the cream soup for a mild spicy flavor.

她把白胡椒加入奶油汤中，给它增添了温和的辛辣味。

B2 noun /ˈtriːti/

Treaty

条约

Meaning

a formally concluded and ratified agreement between countries or states

Example

The peace treaty was signed after years of negotiations.

和平条约在多年谈判后签署。

C2 noun /ˈsweɪʒən/

suasion

劝说

Meaning

the act of persuading or influencing someone

Example

The leader used gentle suasion to win support for the plan.

领导者使用温和的劝说来赢得对计划的支持。

C1 adjective /ˈseɪ.vər.i/

savory

美味的（咸的或辣的）

Meaning

Having a pleasant salty or spicy taste; morally acceptable.

Example

The restaurant serves a variety of savory dishes.

这家餐厅提供各种美味的菜肴。

B1 noun əˈses.mənt

assessment

评估

Meaning

The evaluation or estimation of the nature, quality, or ability of someone or something.

Example

The assessment process ensures fairness.

评估过程确保公平。

B1 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈspɛnsɪv/

Inexpensive

便宜的; 经济实惠的; 负担得起的

Meaning

not costing a lot of money; affordable; budget-friendly

Example

This restaurant offers delicious and inexpensive meals for students.

这家餐厅为学生提供美味且便宜的餐点。

A2 noun /spuːn/

Spoon

勺子

Meaning

an implement consisting of a small, shallow bowl on a long handle, used for eating, stirring, and serving food

Example

He used a spoon to eat his soup.

他用勺子吃汤。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈjuzd/

Unused

未使用的; 没有被使用

Meaning

not being used; not having been used before

Example

There are many unused rooms in this old mansion.

这个古老的豪宅里有许多未使用的房间。

B1 adjective ˌɪn.dɪˈpen.dənt

independent

独立

Meaning

Not depending on another for livelihood or subsistence; free from outside control; not subject to another's authority.

Example

An independent institution ensures transparency in governance.

一个独立的机构确保政府的透明度。

C1 verb /tʃaɪd/

chide

斥责

Meaning

to scold or rebuke; to express disapproval

Example

The teacher chided the student for being late.

老师因为学生迟到而训斥了他。

C2 noun /ˈdʒʌɡjələr/

jugular

颈静脉

Meaning

A large vein in the neck that carries blood from the head back to the heart.

Example

The doctor checked the patient's jugular vein for signs of pressure.

医生检查了病人的颈静脉，看是否有压力迹象。

A1 noun /ˈkʌl.ər/

color

颜色

Meaning

The property possessed by an object of producing different sensations on the eye as a result of the way it reflects or emits light.

Example

Blue is her favorite color.

蓝色是她最喜欢的颜色。

A1 verb /hɪər/

hear

听

Meaning

to perceive sound; to listen to

Example

I can hear the birds singing.

我能听见鸟儿唱歌。

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。

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。

C2 noun, adjective /ˌæntiˌspæzˈmɒdɪk/

antispasmodic

抗痉挛药

Meaning

A drug or agent that relieves or prevents muscle spasms.

Example

The doctor prescribed an antispasmodic to ease the pain.

医生开了一种抗痉挛药来缓解疼痛。

B2 adjective /ˈnɑː.lɪ.dʒə.bəl/

Knowledgeable

博学的; 知识丰富的; 有教养的

Meaning

having extensive knowledge; well-informed; educated

Example

She is very knowledgeable about ancient history.

她对古代历史非常了解。

B2 noun ˈneɪʧər ɪnˈθjuːziæsts

Nature Enthusiasts

自然爱好者

Meaning

People who have a passionate interest in and love for the natural world and outdoor activities.

Example

Nature enthusiasts often visit Sajek Valley for its scenic beauty.

自然爱好者常常前往萨杰克山谷，欣赏其美丽的景色。

C2 verb /ˌmælˈtriːt/

maltreat

虐待

Meaning

To treat someone cruelly or unfairly.

Example

The law punishes those who maltreat animals.

法律惩罚那些虐待动物的人。

C2 noun /ˈmɪsənˌθroʊp/

misanthrope

厌人者

Meaning

a person who dislikes or distrusts humankind

Example

The old man was considered a misanthrope who avoided all social gatherings.

这个老人被认为是一个回避所有社交活动的厌人者。

A1 noun /kiː/

Key

钥匙

Meaning

a small piece of shaped metal used to operate a lock; something that provides a means of access

Example

She lost her house key and couldn't get inside until the locksmith arrived.

她丢失了她的房子钥匙，直到锁匠到来之前无法进入。

C1 verb /ˌmɪsˈpleɪs/

misplace

放错地方

Meaning

To put something in the wrong location and temporarily lose it.

Example

I often misplace my keys when I am in a hurry.

我经常在匆忙中把钥匙放错地方。

C2 noun /ˈpɜːrtnəs/

pertness

厚颜无耻

Meaning

boldness or forwardness in speech or behavior; sauciness

Example

Her pertness during the meeting surprised everyone.

她在会议中的厚颜无耻让所有人都惊讶。

B2 verb /ˈruːɪn/

ruin

毁灭

Meaning

to destroy or damage beyond repair; to spoil completely

Example

Heavy rain could ruin our picnic plans.

大雨可能会毁掉我们的野餐计划。

B2 noun /ˈkɒntræktər/

contractor

承包商

Meaning

a person or company that agrees to provide materials or labor to perform a service or do a job

Example

The contractor completed the building project on time.

承包商按时完成了建筑项目。

C1 adjective /ɪmˈfæt.ɪk/

Emphatic

有力的; 强烈的; 表达具有力量和信念

Meaning

forceful; strong; showing emphasis; expressed with force and conviction

Example

She gave an emphatic 'no' to the proposal.

她坚决地对提案说了'不'。

B2 adjective /blænd/

bland

乏味

Meaning

lacking strong features, flavor, or character; dull or uninteresting

Example

The soup was too bland for my taste.

这汤对我的口味太乏味了。

C1 noun /ˈpær.ət biːk/

Parrot Beak

鹦鹉嘴

Meaning

a climbing plant with curved red and orange flowers resembling a parrot's beak

Example

The parrot beak flower's unique curved shape makes it a fascinating addition to any garden.

鹦鹉嘴花独特的弯曲形状使它成为任何花园中迷人的补充。

C2 noun /ˌklɛptəˈmeɪniæk/

kleptomaniac

有不可抗拒的偷窃冲动的人

Meaning

A person with an irresistible urge to steal, typically without need or profit.

Example

The kleptomaniac was caught shoplifting again.

这个窃盗狂又一次在商店偷东西时被抓住了。

小商品贩子

Meaning

A person who sells small items aggressively, often in a showy or dishonest way.

Example

The huckster loudly promoted his goods in the busy marketplace.

小商品贩子在繁忙的市场里大声推销他的商品。