C1 adjective /ˌnjʊə.rəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

neurological

神经学的

Meaning

Relating to the anatomy, functions, and organic disorders of nerves and the nervous system.

Example

Meditation has positive neurological effects on mental health.

冥想对心理健康有积极的神经学影响。

C2 noun /ˌnjʊə.rəʊˈdʒɛn.ɪ.sɪs/

neurogenesis

大脑中新神经细胞的形成过程

Meaning

The process of forming new nerve cells in the brain.

Example

Scientists are studying neurogenesis to understand brain health.

科学家们正在研究神经发生，以了解大脑健康。

C2 adjective /ˈnʌpʃəl/

nuptial

婚礼的

Meaning

Relating to marriage or weddings.

Example

The couple prepared for their nuptial ceremony with great joy.

这对夫妇满怀喜悦地准备他们的婚礼仪式。

A1 noun neɪmz

Names

名字

Meaning

A word or set of words by which a person or thing is known.

Example

Names of family members are written on the family tree.

家庭成员的名字写在家谱上。

B2 noun /ˈnɒvəlɪst/

novelist

小说家

Meaning

a person who writes novels

Example

The novelist spent years writing his new book.

小说家花了多年写他的最新小说。

B1 noun /ˈnɜːrsɪŋ/

nursing

护理

Meaning

the profession or practice of caring for the sick or injured

Example

She is studying nursing to become a healthcare professional.

她在学习护理学，想成为一名医疗专业人员。

C1 noun /ˈnaɪ.tɪŋ.ɡeɪl/

Nightingale

夜莺

Meaning

small songbird known for its beautiful singing, especially at night

Example

The nightingale sang sweetly in the moonlight.

夜莺在月光下甜美地歌唱。

C2 noun /næˈteɪʃən/

natation

游泳

Meaning

The act or sport of swimming.

Example

She took lessons in natation to improve her swimming skills.

她参加了游泳课程，以提高她的游泳技巧。

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 noun /ˈnɒn.ɪʤ/

Nonage

未成年时期

Meaning

the period of being under the legal age of majority; youth or immaturity

Example

During his nonage, all legal decisions were made by his guardian.

在他未成年时期，所有法律决定都由他的监护人作出。

C1 verb /ˈnʌlɪfaɪ/

nullify

取消

Meaning

to make something legally invalid or ineffective

Example

The court decided to nullify the contract.

法院决定取消合同。

C2 noun /nɪb/

nib

钢笔尖

Meaning

the pointed end of a pen used for writing or drawing

Example

He dipped the nib into the ink before writing.

他在写字之前把钢笔尖浸入墨水中。

C1 adjective ˌnɒnˈvɜːr.bəl

nonverbal

非语言

Meaning

Communication using body language, facial expressions, or gestures instead of words

Example

Nonverbal cues play a crucial role in effective communication.

非语言提示在有效沟通中起着至关重要的作用。

C2 adjective /ˌnɒnkəˈmɪtl̩/

noncommittal

Meaning

Not expressing or showing a clear opinion, decision, or commitment.

Example

She gave a noncommittal reply when asked about her future plans.

B2 noun ˈnɒv.əl.ti

novelty

新颖

Meaning

The quality of being new, original, or unusual; a new or unfamiliar thing or experience.

Example

The novelty of the invention attracted investors.

发明的新颖性吸引了投资者。

A2 adjective /ˈnætʃərəl/

natural

自然的

Meaning

existing in or derived from nature; not made or caused by humankind

Example

She prefers to use natural ingredients in her cooking.

她更喜欢在烹饪中使用天然的食材。

C2 adjective /ˈnjuːmɪnəs/

numinous

神秘的

Meaning

having a strong spiritual or mysterious quality

Example

The temple had a numinous atmosphere that inspired awe.

这座寺庙有一种神秘的氛围，令人敬畏。

C1 adjective /ˈnɔɪz.ləs/

Noiseless

无声的; 完全安静的

Meaning

making no sound; completely silent

Example

She moved through the house in noiseless steps so as not to wake the baby.

她走过房子，步伐无声，以免吵醒宝宝。

B2 noun /ˌnəʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

notification

通知

Meaning

an official or formal notice or message informing someone of something; an alert delivered by a system or device

Example

You will receive a notification when your application is approved.

当你的申请被批准时，你会收到通知。

B2 adjective ˈnjuːtrəl

neutral

中性

Meaning

Having no electric charge; neither positive nor negative.

Example

Neutrons are electrically neutral.

中子电中性。

B2 noun /ˌnoʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃənz/

notifications

通知

Meaning

A notice or announcement, especially an official one.

Example

Turn off notifications to stay focused.

关闭通知以保持专注。

A2 noun /ˈnɛtˌwɜrk/

network

网络

Meaning

A system of interconnected people, things, or computers.

Example

She built a strong professional network.

她建立了一个强大的职业网络。

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。

A2 noun /ˈnjuːzˌpeɪpər/

newspaper

报纸

Meaning

a printed publication (usually daily or weekly) containing news, articles, advertisements, and correspondence

Example

I read the newspaper every morning.

我每天早上读报纸。

B2 noun noʊˈbel praɪz

Nobel Prize

诺贝尔奖

Meaning

Any of six international prizes awarded annually for outstanding work in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature, economics, and the promotion of peace.

Example

Nobel Prize recognition evaded Bose's contributions.

诺贝尔奖的认可未能体现博斯的贡献。

A1 verb /neɪm/

name

命名

Meaning

to give a title or designation to someone or something

Example

They decided to name their baby Sarah.

他们决定把他们的宝宝命名为莎拉。

C1 adjective /ˈnær.oʊ ˈmaɪn.dɪd/

Narrow-minded

心胸狭窄

Meaning

unwilling to consider new ideas; prejudiced; intolerant; having a limited perspective

Example

His narrow-minded attitude prevented him from accepting new ideas.

他的心胸狭窄使他无法接受新想法。

C1 noun /ˈnɒs.trɪl/

Nostril

鼻孔

Meaning

either of the two openings in the nose through which air passes

Example

The doctor checked each nostril for any blockage.

医生检查了每个鼻孔，寻找任何阻塞物。

C1 adjective /ˈnɪmbəl/

nimble

灵活

Meaning

Quick and light in movement or thought.

Example

The dancer’s nimble steps impressed the audience.

舞者灵活的步伐给观众留下了深刻的印象。

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。

C1 noun /ˈnoʊmæd/

nomad

游牧民

Meaning

A person who has no permanent home and moves from place to place.

Example

The desert was once home to nomads who lived by herding animals.

沙漠曾经是游牧民的家，他们靠放牧生存。

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 /nɑnˈen.tə.ti/

Nonentity

无足轻重的人; 不存在的事物

Meaning

a person of no importance or influence; something that does not exist

Example

He felt like a nonentity in the large corporation.

他在大公司里感觉自己像个无足轻重的人。

C2 noun /niˈɒlədʒi/

neology

使用新词或研究其起源

Meaning

The use of new words or the study of their origin.

Example

The professor specialized in neology, studying the creation of modern slang.

教授专注于新词学，研究现代俚语的创造。

C2 adjective /ˈnjuː.mər.ə.bəl/

Numerable

可计数的; 数得出的

Meaning

capable of being counted; countable

Example

The stars in the sky are not numerable.

天空中的星星是不可计数的。

C1 noun /ˈnoʊ.və/

Nova

新星

Meaning

a star that suddenly increases greatly in brightness

Example

Astronomers discovered a new nova in the constellation.

天文学家在星座中发现了一个新的诺瓦。

C1 noun /ˈnɒnʃələns/

nonchalance

漫不经心

Meaning

A relaxed and calm state, showing lack of concern or interest.

Example

She answered the tough questions with surprising nonchalance.

她用出人意料的漫不经心回答了那些难题。

C2 verb /ˌnɒnˈplʌst/

nonplussed

困惑

Meaning

Past tense of nonplus; surprised and unsure how to react.

Example

He stood nonplussed at the strange remark.

他对奇怪的评论感到困惑。

A2 noun /niːs/

niece

侄女; 外甥女

Meaning

the daughter of one's brother or sister

Example

My niece is studying at the university this year.

我的侄女今年在大学学习。

C2 noun, adjective /nɒn ˈkɒmbətənt/

non-combatant

非战斗人员

Meaning

a person not engaged in fighting during a war, such as civilians or medical staff

Example

The Red Cross workers were treated as non-combatants in the conflict.

红十字会的工作人员在冲突中被视为非战斗人员。

C2 noun /ˌnɒn ˈsɛkwɪtər/

non sequitur

无关的评论

Meaning

a statement or conclusion that does not logically follow from the previous statement

Example

His comment about the weather was a complete non sequitur during the budget discussion.

他关于天气的评论在预算讨论中完全是无关的评论。

B2 adverb /ˌnɒnˈstɒp/

Non-stop

不停地; 不间断地

Meaning

continuing without stopping; without interruption

Example

The train traveled non-stop from London to Paris.

火车从伦敦到巴黎不停驶行。

B2 adjective, verb /ˈnoʊtɪd/

noted

著名

Meaning

well known or famous; written down or observed

Example

He is a noted author in the field of history.

他是历史领域的著名作家。

C2 adjective /ˌnɒnˈtrɪviəl/

nontrivial

非平凡

Meaning

Not simple or easy; requiring effort or significant thought.

Example

Solving the equation turned out to be a nontrivial task.

解决方程被证明是一个非平凡的任务。

A2 adverb /ˈnaɪsli/

nicely

很好地

Meaning

in a pleasant, kind, or satisfactory manner; carefully and appropriately

Example

She explained the problem nicely so everyone could understand.

她把问题解释得很好，让大家都明白了。

C2 noun /nɪt/

nit

虱子卵

Meaning

The egg or young form of a louse or other parasitic insect.

Example

The teacher noticed nits in the child’s hair.

老师发现了孩子头发里的虱子卵。

C1 adverb /ˈnɔːθwədz/

Northwards

向北

Meaning

towards the north; in a northerly direction

Example

The birds migrate northwards in spring.

鸟类在春天向北迁徙。

B1 adverb /ˌnesəˈserəli/

Necessarily

必然地；不可避免地；

Meaning

as a necessary result; inevitably; by logical consequence

Example

Rich people are not necessarily happy.

有钱人不一定幸福。

A1 noun /naɪn/

nine

九

Meaning

the number that is one more than eight

Example

She has nine books in her collection.

她的收藏里有九本书。

B2 verb /ˈnoʊtɪfaɪ/

notify

通知

Meaning

to inform someone officially about something

Example

The manager will notify the staff about the schedule change.

经理将通知员工关于时间表的变化。

C1 verb /ˈnɔːrməlaɪz/

normalize

正常化

Meaning

to bring something back to a normal or standard condition; to make something conform to a standard

Example

The government took steps to normalize relations with neighboring countries.

政府采取措施使与邻国的关系正常化。

C2 noun /nɛˈkroʊsɪs/

necrosis

坏死

Meaning

the death of body tissue due to disease, injury, or lack of blood supply

Example

The doctor explained that the patient’s wound showed signs of necrosis.

医生解释说，病人的伤口显示出坏死的迹象。

B2 adjective /ˈneɪvəl/

naval

海军的

Meaning

relating to a country's navy or military ships

Example

The country invested heavily in naval defense.

该国在海军防御方面进行了大量投资。

B1 noun /ˈniː.dəl/

Needle

针

Meaning

a thin, pointed metal instrument used for sewing

Example

She threaded the needle to sew the button.

她将线穿过针眼，以缝扣子。

B2 noun /ˈnɛtˌwɜːkɪŋ/

networking

建立网络

Meaning

The action of establishing connections and relationships, especially for career or business purposes.

Example

Networking is important for career development.

建立网络对职业发展至关重要。

B2 adjective /ˈneɪ.bər.ɪŋ/

Neighbouring

邻近的; 相邻的; 邻接的

Meaning

situated next to or very near; adjacent; bordering

Example

We often visit our neighbouring countries for trade.

我们经常访问我们的邻国进行贸易。

C1 noun ˌnæn.oʊ.tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒi

nanotechnology

纳米技术

Meaning

The branch of technology that deals with dimensions and tolerances of less than 100 nanometers.

Example

Nanotechnology is advancing medical treatments.

纳米技术正在推动医疗治疗的发展。

B2 noun /njuːˈtrɪʃ.ən/

nutrition

营养

Meaning

The process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.

Example

Good nutrition is vital for a healthy life.

良好的营养对健康生活至关重要。

A2 adjective /ˈnɔːti/

naughty

顽皮

Meaning

Disobedient or mischievous, often in a playful or mildly bad way.

Example

The naughty child drew on the walls with crayons.

顽皮的孩子用蜡笔在墙上画画。

C1 noun /ˈnaɪt.fɔːl/

nightfall

夜幕降临

Meaning

the time when night begins; dusk

Example

They decided to return home before nightfall.

他们决定在夜幕降临之前回家。

B2 adjective /nəˈtɔːriəs/

notorious

臭名昭著

Meaning

Famous or well-known for something bad or undesirable

Example

The area is notorious for its high crime rate.

该地区因其高犯罪率而臭名昭著。

C1 adjective /ˈnɔːʃəs/

nauseous

感觉恶心

Meaning

feeling like you are about to vomit; causing a feeling of sickness

Example

The smell of rotten food made her feel nauseous.

腐烂食物的气味让她感到恶心。

C1 noun /ˈnɪkəl/

nickel

镍币

Meaning

a small coin, typically worth five cents in the United States

Example

He found a nickel on the ground.

他在地上找到了一个镍币。

B2 noun /ˈnek.taɪ/

Necktie

领带

Meaning

a strip of cloth worn around the neck under a shirt collar and tied in front

Example

He adjusted his necktie before the important meeting.

他在重要会议前调整了他的领带。

B1 adverb /ˈnætʃərəli/

Naturally

自然地

Meaning

in a natural manner; as expected; of course

Example

She naturally excels in mathematics.

她在数学上自然地出色。

C2 adjective /ˈnjuːbaɪl/

nubile

年轻的女孩

Meaning

of a young woman, sexually mature and suitable for marriage

Example

The village was celebrating the festival with its nubile maidens dancing.

村庄正在庆祝节日，跳舞的是年轻的女孩。

C1 noun ˈnærətɪv staɪl

narrative style

叙事风格

Meaning

The way in which a story is told, including the point of view and the voice of the narrator.

Example

Dickens' narrative style is engaging and emotional.

狄更斯的叙事风格引人入胜且富有情感。

A1 noun /naɪt/

night

夜晚

Meaning

the time of darkness between one day and the next, when most people sleep

Example

She loves going for walks at night.

她喜欢晚上散步。

C2 noun /ˌnɒvəˈlɛt/

novellette

短篇小说

Meaning

A short novel or long short story.

Example

The author published a novellette as a preview of her upcoming series.

作者作为她即将发布的系列的预览，发布了一个短篇小说。

C1 verb /ˈnɪbəl/

nibble

啃

Meaning

to take small bites of food

Example

The rabbit nibbled on a carrot.

兔子咬着胡萝卜。

C1 noun /ˈniːdəlwɜːrk/

needlework

针线活, 刺绣

Meaning

The craft of sewing, embroidery, or knitting done with a needle.

Example

Her grandmother taught her the art of needlework.

她的祖母教她针线活的艺术。

B1 noun /ˈnɑn.sens/

Nonsense

胡说

Meaning

words or language that have no meaning; foolish or unacceptable behavior

Example

Stop talking nonsense and be serious!

停止胡说八道，认真点！

B2 noun /ˈnjuːzˌlɛtər/

newsletter

时事通讯

Meaning

a printed or electronic report containing news or information about a company or organization

Example

The company sends a weekly newsletter to its employees.

公司每周向员工发送时事通讯。

C2 noun /ˌnjuːməˈreɪʃən/

numeration

计数

Meaning

the action or process of counting or assigning numbers

Example

The teacher explained the basics of numeration to the students.

老师向学生解释了计数的基础知识。

C1 noun ˌnɒn.kəʊˌɒp.ərˈeɪ.ʃən

non-cooperation

不合作

Meaning

The practice of refusing to cooperate, especially as a form of protest.

Example

The non-cooperation movement gained momentum.

不合作运动获得了动力。

C1 adjective /ˈneɪm.ləs/

Nameless

无名的; 匿名的; 不知名的; 未识别的

Meaning

having no name; anonymous; unknown; unidentified

Example

The nameless fear haunted him throughout the night.

无名的恐惧整晚困扰着他。

B2 noun /nʌn/

Nun

修女

Meaning

a woman who has taken vows in a religious order and lives in a convent

Example

The nun taught at the local Catholic school.

修女在当地的天主教学校授课。

C1 verb /nɪˈɡeɪt/

negate

Meaning

To cancel out or make ineffective; to deny the truth of something.

Example

The new evidence will negate the claims made earlier.

A2 adjective ˈnɛɡ.ə.tɪv

negative

负面

Meaning

Not desirable or optimistic; harmful or unpleasant.

Example

She had a negative attitude about the upcoming project.

她对即将到来的项目持负面态度。

B2 verb /nɪˈɡoʊ.ʃi.eɪt/

negotiate

谈判

Meaning

To discuss something formally in order to reach an agreement.

Example

They negotiated a fair deal with the supplier.

他们与供应商谈判达成了公平的交易。

B2 noun /ˈnuː.tri.ənt/

nutrient

营养物质

Meaning

A substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and health of plants or animals.

Example

Plants absorb nutrients from the soil for growth.

植物从土壤中吸收营养物质来生长。

C1 noun /ˈneb.jʊ.lə/

nebula

星云

Meaning

A cloud of gas and dust in outer space, sometimes visible in the night sky.

Example

The Orion Nebula is one of the brightest in the sky.

猎户座星云是天空中最明亮的之一。

C2 adjective ˌnjʊəroʊˈkɒɡnɪtɪv

neurocognitive

神经认知

Meaning

Related to brain information processing and memory power

Example

Neurocognitive functions decline due to lack of sleep.

由于缺乏睡眠，神经认知功能下降。

C2 noun /niːp/

neap

低潮

Meaning

A tide just after the first or third quarters of the moon when the difference between high and low tide is least.

Example

During a neap tide, the water level change is minimal.

在低潮期间，水位变化最小。

B1 noun/adjective /ˈnɒvəl/

novel

小说 / 新的

Meaning

A long fictional narrative; also something new or unusual.

Example

She spent the weekend reading a historical novel.

她在周末阅读了一本历史小说。

B2 noun; adjective /ˌnɒnˈprɒfɪt/

non-profit

非营利的

Meaning

an organization that does not operate for profit and reinvests surplus to achieve social goals; not intended to make financial profit

Example

She works for a non-profit that provides free education to underprivileged children.

她在一个非营利组织工作，为弱势儿童提供免费教育。

A1 adverb /ˈnɛvər/

never

从不

Meaning

at no time in the past or future; not ever

Example

I have never seen such a beautiful sunset.

我从未见过如此美丽的日落。

A2 noun /nek/

Neck

脖子

Meaning

the part of the body connecting the head to the shoulders

Example

She wore a beautiful necklace around her neck.

她在脖子上戴着一条美丽的项链。

C1 noun /ˈnjuːɑːns/

nuance

细微差别

Meaning

A subtle difference in shade of meaning, appearance, or sound.

Example

He noticed the subtle nuance in her expression.

他注意到她表情中的细微差别。

C1 noun /nɪərˈvɑːnə/

nirvana

Meaning

A state of perfect happiness, peace, and freedom from suffering; in Buddhism, the ultimate goal of liberation.

Example

Meditation helps some people seek nirvana in their lives.

A2 conjunction /nɔːr/

nor

也不

Meaning

used to introduce a negative clause after a negative statement

Example

He didn't call, nor did he send a message.

他没有打电话，也没有发送消息。

A2 adverb /ˈnaʊədeɪz/

nowadays

如今

Meaning

At the present time; in contrast with the past.

Example

Nowadays, many people prefer shopping online.

如今，许多人更喜欢在线购物。

C2 adjective /ˈnæti/

natty

时尚

Meaning

Neat, stylish, and fashionable in appearance.

Example

He looked very natty in his new suit.

他在新西装里看起来非常时尚。

C1 verb /nʌdʒ/

nudge

轻推

Meaning

To push someone gently, usually with your elbow, in order to attract attention.

Example

She nudged him to be quiet during the meeting.

她在会议中轻轻地用肘部推了他一下，让他保持安静。

B2 adjective /ˈnjuː.mər.əs/

Numerous

众多的; 很多的; 丰富的

Meaning

existing in large numbers; many; abundant

Example

There are numerous benefits to exercising regularly.

定期锻炼有许多好处。

C2 noun /ˈnɛtl̩/

nettle

一种触碰时会引起刺激的植物

Meaning

a plant with stinging hairs that cause irritation when touched

Example

He accidentally brushed against the nettle and felt a sharp sting.

他不小心碰到了荨麻，感到一阵剧烈的刺痛。

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。

C2 adjective /ˈnɔɪ.səm/

Noisome

恶臭的; 有害的或令人不快的

Meaning

having an extremely offensive smell; harmful or unpleasant

Example

The noisome smell from the garbage made everyone cover their noses.

垃圾散发出的恶臭让每个人都捂住了鼻子。

C2 noun /ˈnoʊmənˌkleɪtʃər/

nomenclature

命名法

Meaning

A system of names or terms used in a particular science, art, or field.

Example

The chemical nomenclature can be difficult for beginners to understand.

化学命名法对初学者来说可能很难理解。

A1 adjective /nɛkst/

notebook

Meaning

a small book with blank or ruled pages for writing notes; also a portable computer

Example

She opened her notebook to jot down some ideas.

A2 adverb /ˈnɪərbaɪ/

Near-by

附近; 在附近

Meaning

close to; not far away; in the neighborhood

Example

There is a grocery store nearby.

附近有一家杂货店。

B2 adjective /ˌnɒnˈprɒfɪt/

nonprofit

非营利组织

Meaning

an organization that does not aim to make a profit, often serving a social or charitable purpose.

Example

She works for a nonprofit organization that helps children.

她为一个帮助孩子的非营利组织工作。

C1 noun /noʊˈteɪʃən/

notation

符号系统

Meaning

A system of symbols or signs used to represent information, especially in mathematics or music.

Example

The teacher explained the notation used in the algebra equations.

老师解释了代数方程中使用的符号系统。

A2 noun ˈneɪ.tʃər

nature

自然。特性。

Meaning

The basic or inherent features of something, especially when seen as characteristic of it.

Example

The calm nature of the environment helps healing.

环境的平静本质有助于治愈。

C1 adjective /nəʊˈmæd.ɪk/

nomadic

游牧

Meaning

Living the life of a nomad; wandering from place to place without a fixed home.

Example

The tribe led a nomadic lifestyle.

部落过着游牧生活。

C2 verb /ˈnuːkliˌeɪt/

nucleate

成核

Meaning

to form into a nucleus or bring together into a central part

Example

The droplets began to nucleate around tiny particles in the air.

水滴开始在空气中的微小颗粒周围形成核。

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。

A1 noun /nɔːrθ/

north

北方

Meaning

the direction toward the top of a map or the opposite of south

Example

We traveled north to reach the mountains.

我们向北旅行，以到达山脉。

C2 verb /ˌnɒnˈplʌs/

nonplus

使困惑

Meaning

To surprise and confuse someone so much that they are unsure how to react.

Example

The unexpected question seemed to nonplus the speaker.

这个意外的问题似乎让发言者感到困惑。

A2 adverb /ˈnoʊwɛr/

Nowhere

哪里也没有

Meaning

not anywhere; in no place

Example

I searched everywhere but the keys were nowhere to be found.

我到处找，但钥匙哪里也找不到。

C1 adjective /ˈnɔːtɪkəl/

nautical

航海

Meaning

relating to ships, sailors, or navigation on water

Example

He studied nautical charts before setting sail.

他在起航前研究了航海图。

B2 adverb /ˌnɛvəðəˈlɛs/

nevertheless

Meaning

in spite of that; however

Example

He was tired; nevertheless, he kept working.

C2 adjective /ˈnɛðər/

nether

下方的

Meaning

situated down or below; lower

Example

They explored the nether regions of the cave.

他们探险了洞穴的下方区域。

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。

A2 adverb /ˈnaʊədeɪz/

Now-a-days

如今; 现在

Meaning

at the present time; in these times

Example

Now-a-days, people prefer online shopping.

现在人们更喜欢在线购物。

C2 noun /ˈnɑːstrəm/

nostrum

无效的药物

Meaning

a medicine or remedy, especially one that is not considered effective; a questionable solution

Example

The politician’s plan was dismissed as a mere nostrum for a complex problem.

政治家的计划被视为一个复杂问题的简单无效药物。

A2 verb /nɜːrs/

nurse

护理

Meaning

to care for someone who is sick or injured; to feed a baby

Example

She nursed her sick mother back to health.

她照顾了生病的母亲，直到她恢复健康。

A1 verb /niːd/

need

需要

Meaning

to require something; to be in want of

Example

I need help with my homework.

我需要我的作业的帮助。

B1 noun /ˈneɪʃən/

nation

国家

Meaning

a large group of people united by common descent, history, culture, or language

Example

The nation celebrated its independence day with pride.

国家以自豪的心情庆祝独立日。

C1 noun njuːˈtræl.ə.ti

neutrality

中立

Meaning

The state of not supporting or helping either side in a conflict, disagreement, etc.; impartiality.

Example

Neutrality fosters trust in decision-making.

中立有助于决策中的信任。