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C1 noun /njʊəˈrəʊ.sɪs/

neurosis

神经症
Meaning
A relatively mild mental illness that is not caused by organic disease, involving symptoms of stress.
Example
His neurosis made social interactions difficult.
他的神经症使得社交互动变得困难。
B2 noun /ˈmʌtn/

Mutton

羊肉
Meaning
meat from an adult sheep; lamb meat
Example
The restaurant serves delicious mutton curry with rice.
餐厅提供美味的羊肉咖喱配米饭。
C1 noun /əˈseɪlənt/

assailant

攻击者
Meaning
a person who attacks another
Example
The police arrested the assailant at the scene.
警方在现场逮捕了攻击者。
C1 adjective /dɪˈrɒɡətɔːri/

derogatory

贬低的
Meaning
Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.
Example
The article contained derogatory comments about the politician.
文章包含了对政治家的贬低评论。
A1 adjective /θɜrd/

third

第三
Meaning
constituting number three in a sequence
Example
She finished in third place.
她得了第三名。
C2 verb /ˈnɔːzieɪt/

nauseate

引起恶心
Meaning
To make someone feel sick, with an inclination to vomit.
Example
The spoiled food nauseated him quickly.
坏掉的食物很快让他感到恶心。
C2 adjective /ˈdɔːnt.ləs/

dauntless

无畏的,勇敢的,坚定的
Meaning
Showing fearlessness and determination; brave and resolute.
Example
The dauntless soldier fought against all odds.
无畏的士兵与所有困境作斗争。
B2 adjective /hoʊˈlɪs.tɪk/

holistic

整体的
Meaning
Understanding or analyzing something through a comprehensive, integrated whole perspective.
Example
A holistic approach to health considers both body and mind.
整体健康方法考虑身体和心理。
C1 adjective /ˈspeɪʃəl/

spatial

空间的
Meaning
relating to space or the position, area, and size of things
Example
The scientist studied the spatial arrangement of stars.
科学家研究了恒星的空间排列。
C1 verb /ˌrɛzəˈrɛkt/

resurrect

复活
Meaning
To bring back to life or revive something from the past.
Example
The director decided to resurrect the old play for a new audience.
导演决定让旧剧本为新的观众复活。
A2 noun /rɪˈleɪ.ʃən.ʃɪp/

Relationship

关系
Meaning
the way two people or groups feel and behave towards each other; a connection between two things
Example
They have a very close relationship.
他们有着非常亲密的关系。
B2 noun /ˈbæŋ.ɡəl/

Bangle

手镯
Meaning
a rigid bracelet or anklet worn as jewelry
Example
She wore beautiful gold bangles on her wrists.
她戴着漂亮的金手镯在手腕上。
C1 noun /ˈpoʊl.stɑːr/

Polestar

北极星
Meaning
a bright star that appears to stay in the same position in the sky and is used for navigation
Example
Sailors used the polestar to navigate across the ocean.
水手们用北极星导航穿越大海。
C2 noun /ˌpɜː.spɪˈkæs.ɪ.ti/

perspicacity

洞察力
Meaning
Sharp insight, keen understanding and discernment.
Example
Her perspicacity in business decisions led to success.
她在商业决策中的洞察力带来了成功。
B2 verb /suːð/

soothe

安抚
Meaning
to calm or comfort; to relieve pain or distress
Example
The mother soothed her crying baby with a gentle lullaby.
妈妈用温柔的摇篮曲安抚她哭泣的宝宝。
C2 noun /ˈhɑːtʃ.pɑːtʃ/

Hotchpotch

杂乱无章的混合物; 一堆混杂的东西
Meaning
a confused mixture; a jumbled assortment of things
Example
The room was a hotchpotch of old furniture, books, and random decorations.
房间里堆满了旧家具、书籍和随意摆放的装饰品,杂乱无章。
C2 adjective /ˈroʊziət/

roseate

玫瑰色的,乐观的
Meaning
Having a pink color; optimistic or idealistic.
Example
She looked at the future with roseate optimism.
她以玫瑰色的乐观主义看待未来。
C1 adjective /ˌæl.ɡəˈrɪð.mɪk/

algorithmic

基于算法
Meaning
Based on or using algorithms; relating to mathematical rules or procedures.
Example
Algorithmic processes power artificial intelligence systems.
算法过程驱动人工智能系统。
C1 noun /ˈpɛdɪɡriː/

pedigree

家谱
Meaning
the recorded ancestry or lineage of a person, family, or animal; the history or origin of something
Example
The dog has a pedigree that traces back several generations.
这只狗有一条可以追溯到几代的家谱。
C2 adverb /əˈmʌk/

amuck

疯狂地
Meaning
in a frenzied, uncontrolled, or chaotic manner
Example
The bull ran amuck through the village.
公牛在村子里疯狂地奔跑。
C1 adjective /ˈbʊkɪʃ/

Bookish

爱读书的; 学术的
Meaning
studious; scholarly; devoted to reading and studying
Example
She was known for her bookish nature and love of literature.
她以书本亲和的天性和对文学的热爱而闻名。
B1 noun /ˌrep.rɪˈzen.tə.tɪv/

representative

代表
Meaning
A person chosen or appointed to act or speak for another or others.
Example
The representative addressed critical issues.
代表解决了关键问题。
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。
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋkt/

indistinct

模糊的
Meaning
Not clear or sharply defined; vague or blurred.
Example
The sound of voices was indistinct in the distance.
远处的声音是模糊的。
B2 noun /ˈlænd.fɪl/

landfill

垃圾填埋场
Meaning
a site where waste material is buried under the ground
Example
The city built a new landfill to manage its growing waste problem.
这个城市建造了一个新的垃圾填埋场,以应对日益增长的废物问题。
A2 adverb /wenˈevər/

Whenever

无论何时
Meaning
at any time that; every time that; no matter when
Example
Call me whenever you need help.
只要你需要帮助,就给我打电话。
A2 noun /ˈdʌzən/

dozen

打算
Meaning
a group of twelve
Example
She bought a dozen eggs from the market.
她从市场上买了十二个鸡蛋。
C1 verb /ˈæbdɪkeɪt/

abdicate

放弃王位
Meaning
To give up a position of power or responsibility, especially a throne.
Example
The king decided to abdicate the throne.
国王决定放弃王位。
C1 verb /ˈpeɪtrənaɪz/

patronize

屈尊俯就
Meaning
to treat someone in a condescending way; to be a regular customer of a business
Example
Don't patronize me with your fake sympathy.
不要用你虚假的同情来屈尊俯就我。
C2 adjective /ˈmjuːtəbl/

mutable

可变的
Meaning
Capable of change or alteration.
Example
Human emotions are mutable and can shift rapidly.
人类的情感是可变的,能够迅速变化。
A1 determiner/pronoun /ˈɛni/

any

任何
Meaning
one, some, or all, without specifying which
Example
Do you have any questions?
你有任何问题吗?
C2 noun /ˈdɪti/

ditty

简短的歌曲
Meaning
a short, simple song or poem
Example
She sang a cheerful little ditty while cooking.
她一边做饭一边唱着愉快的小歌曲。
B1 adjective /rɪˈdɪk.jə.ləs/

Ridiculous

荒谬的; 可笑的; 愚蠢的
Meaning
extremely silly or unreasonable; deserving or causing laughter
Example
The idea of building a house without tools is ridiculous.
没有工具建房子的想法是荒谬的。
B2 noun /ʌnˈkɒnʃəsnəs/

unconsciousness

无意识
Meaning
the state of being unaware of and unable to respond to one's surroundings
Example
After the accident, he was in a state of unconsciousness for several hours.
事故后,他昏迷了几个小时。
C2 noun /ˌɛpɪzəʊˈɒtɪk/

epizootic

动物疫病
Meaning
An outbreak of disease affecting many animals of one kind at the same time.
Example
The farmer feared an epizootic might wipe out his cattle.
农民担心动物疫病会消灭他的家畜。
B1 adverb /ˈdʒen.tli/

Gently

轻柔地; 小心地; 轻轻地;
Meaning
in a mild, soft, or careful manner
Example
She gently touched the baby's face.
她轻柔地触摸了宝宝的脸。
C2 noun /ɪmˈpjuːɪsəns/

impuissance

无能, 无力
Meaning
inability to take effective action; helplessness
Example
The government’s impuissance in the face of crisis frustrated the people.
政府在危机面前的无能让人民感到沮丧。
B1 noun /dɪˈbeɪt/

Debate

辩论
Meaning
a formal discussion of opposing viewpoints; argument with reasoned points
Example
The political debate lasted for three hours with passionate arguments.
政治辩论持续了三个小时,充满了激情的论点。
B1 noun /weɪdʒ/

Wage

工资; 工钱;
Meaning
money paid to someone for work, especially for work done by the hour or day
Example
The company increased the minimum wage for all workers.
公司提高了所有工人的最低工资。
C1 noun /ˈɛdɪfɪs/

edifice

大楼
Meaning
A large, impressive building or structure.
Example
The museum is an impressive edifice in the city center.
博物馆是市中心一座令人印象深刻的大楼。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈtɛnsɪv/

intensive

强化
Meaning
Involving a lot of effort, energy, or concentration in a short period of time.
Example
She attended an intensive English course before moving abroad.
她在出国之前参加了一个强化的英语课程。
B1 noun /ˈɔr.ə.ʒɪn/

Origin

起源
Meaning
the point or place where something begins, arises, or is derived; the source
Example
Scientists are studying the origin of the universe.
科学家正在研究宇宙的起源。
B1 noun ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃənz

examinations

考试
Meaning
A detailed inspection or investigation; a formal test of a person's knowledge or proficiency.
Example
BPSC conducts rigorous examinations.
BPSC 进行严格的考试。
B1 noun /ˈθɛrəpɪst/

therapist

治疗师
Meaning
a person trained to provide treatment or counseling for physical or mental health
Example
The therapist helped him overcome his anxiety.
治疗师帮助他克服了焦虑。
C1 noun /ˈpɒp.i siːdz/

Poppy Seeds

罂粟种子
Meaning
tiny round seeds from the poppy plant used as a spice or garnish in cooking
Example
Poppy seeds are sprinkled on top of breads and used in Bengali curries.
罂粟种子撒在面包上,并用于孟加拉咖喱中。
C2 noun /ˌɔːltərˈkeɪʃən/

altercation

争执, 争吵
Meaning
a noisy argument or quarrel
Example
There was a brief altercation between the two drivers.
两位司机之间发生了简短的争执。
B1 noun /ˈkæt.ər.pɪl.ər/

Caterpillar

毛毛虫
Meaning
the larva of a butterfly or moth that feeds on plants
Example
The caterpillar ate all the leaves on the plant.
毛毛虫吃掉了植物上的所有叶子。
B2 noun /ˈtreɪ.tər/

Traitor

叛徒
Meaning
a person who betrays someone or something, such as a friend, cause, or principle
Example
The spy was branded a traitor to his country after being caught.
间谍在被捕后被贴上了叛国者的标签。
A1 noun /tʃeɪndʒ/

change

变化
Meaning
The act or instance of making or becoming different.
Example
Change is inevitable for growth.
变化对成长来说是不可避免的。
C1 noun /ˈrɪpəl/

Ripple

涟漪
Meaning
a small wave on the surface of water; a spreading effect or influence
Example
The stone created ripples across the calm pond.
石头在平静的池塘中激起了涟漪。
C2 noun /ɔːl/

awl

锥子
Meaning
a small pointed tool used for making holes, especially in leather
Example
The cobbler used an awl to punch holes in the leather.
鞋匠用锥子在皮革上打孔。
C2 adjective /kəˈkɒfənəs/

cacophonous

刺耳的声音
Meaning
Producing a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.
Example
The cacophonous sounds of the city kept her awake all night.
城市的刺耳声音让她整晚都无法入睡。
C1 adjective /səˈdɪs.tɪk/

sadistic

施虐狂
Meaning
Deriving pleasure from inflicting pain or suffering on others.
Example
The villain had a sadistic smile while hurting his enemies.
恶棍在伤害敌人时露出了施虐狂的笑容。
A2 adjective /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/

exciting

激动人心
Meaning
Causing great enthusiasm and eagerness.
Example
The journey has been an exciting experience.
这次旅行是一次激动人心的经历。
C1 verb /rɪˈbʌt/

rebut

反驳
Meaning
to argue against or prove wrong; to refute
Example
The lawyer rebutted the false accusations with strong evidence.
律师用有力的证据反驳了虚假的指控。
B2 noun /ˈhæb.ɪ.tæt/

habitat

栖息地
Meaning
The natural environment where an organism lives and meets its needs.
Example
The polar bear's natural habitat is the Arctic region.
北极熊的自然栖息地是北极地区。
C2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈstraɪd/

overstride

跨越大步走
Meaning
To stride over something; to step across with long steps.
Example
He managed to overstride the narrow stream with ease.
他轻松地跨越了狭窄的溪流。
B2 adverb /səˈpəʊzɪdli/

supposedly

据说
Meaning
used to show that something is believed or claimed to be true, though it may not be
Example
He is supposedly the best player on the team.
据说他是队里最好的球员。
B1 noun /ˈleɪ.ər/

Layer

层; 层次;
Meaning
a sheet, quantity, or thickness of material, typically one of several, covering a surface or body
Example
The cake has three layers of chocolate.
蛋糕有三层巧克力。
C2 noun /ˈseɪ.ɡoʊ/

Sago

萨戈
Meaning
starchy foodstuff obtained from the pith of various tropical palm stems
Example
She prepared sago pudding for dessert.
她为甜点准备了萨戈布丁。
C1 noun /haɪˈpɒθəsɪs/

hypothesis

Meaning
a proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.
Example
The scientist tested her hypothesis through multiple experiments.
B2 noun ɔːˈtɒnəmi

autonomy

自治
Meaning
The right or condition of self-government; freedom from external control or influence.
Example
Autonomy was a primary demand.
自治是一个主要的要求。
C2 adjective /rɪˈprɛsəbl̩/

repressible

可抑制的
Meaning
Capable of being restrained or suppressed.
Example
The movement proved to be hardly repressible.
这个运动被证明几乎是可以抑制的。
B2 noun /ˈfleɪ.vər/

Flavour

风味
Meaning
the distinctive taste of a food or drink; a particular quality or atmosphere
Example
The soup had a rich flavour of herbs and spices from the garden.
汤里有来自花园的丰富香草和香料味。
A2 noun /ˈfəʊtəɡrɑːf/

photograph

照片
Meaning
a picture made using a camera
Example
She took a photograph of the sunset.
她拍了一张日落的照片。
A1 adjective, adverb, pronoun /mɔːr/

more

更多
Meaning
A greater or additional amount or degree.
Example
She wanted more time to finish the project.
她想要更多的时间来完成这个项目。
B1 adjective /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/

historical

历史的
Meaning
Related to history or past events.
Example
The museum has a large collection of historical documents.
博物馆收藏了大量历史文件。
C2 noun /ˌhaɪdrəˈstætɪks/

hydrostatics

水静力学
Meaning
The branch of science concerned with the mechanical properties of fluids at rest.
Example
Hydrostatics is essential in understanding how dams and reservoirs function.
水静力学对于理解大坝和水库的工作原理至关重要。
A1 conjunction /bɪˈkɔːz/

because

因为
Meaning
for the reason that; since
Example
He stayed home because it was raining.
他因为下雨待在家里。
A2 noun /ˈhæb.ɪt/

habit

习惯
Meaning
A settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up.
Example
Eye rubbing is a harmful habit.
揉眼睛是一种有害的习惯。
B2 verb /ʃɛd/

shed

掉落
Meaning
to let something fall off naturally, such as leaves, hair, or tears
Example
Trees shed their leaves in autumn.
树木在秋天落叶。
C2 noun /ˈlɪɡ.ə.tʃər/

ligature

连字
Meaning
A thing used for tying or binding tightly; in music/printing, two or more notes or letters joined together.
Example
The doctor used a ligature to stop the bleeding.
医生使用了连字来停止出血。
C2 adjective /nɑːrld/

gnarled

扭曲的
Meaning
Twisted, rough, and knotted, especially with age.
Example
The old man had gnarled hands from years of hard work.
那位老人因多年辛勤工作而双手扭曲。
C2 verb /bɪˈsmɪər/

besmear

弄脏
Meaning
to smear or cover with a sticky or dirty substance; to soil
Example
His clothes were besmeared with mud.
他的衣服沾满了泥巴。
C2 noun /ˌɛpɪˈsaɪklɔɪd/

epicycloid

外摆线
Meaning
a curve traced by a point on the circumference of a circle that rolls around the outside of another circle
Example
The mathematician demonstrated how to draw an epicycloid.
数学家演示了如何绘制外摆线。
B1 verb /ɪɡˈzɪst/

exist

存在
Meaning
to have being or reality; to be present
Example
Dinosaurs existed millions of years ago.
恐龙在几百万年前就存在。
C2 verb /ˈdæli/

dally

浪费时间
Meaning
To act or move slowly; to waste time; also to engage in a casual romantic relationship.
Example
He dallied in the garden instead of starting his work.
他在花园里浪费时间,而不是开始工作。
C2 verb /mʌlkt/

mulct

罚款 / 欺诈
Meaning
to punish by a fine or to defraud someone of money
Example
The corrupt official was mulcted for his misconduct.
腐败的官员因不当行为而被罚款。
C2 noun /dɪˌlɪniˈeɪʃən/

delineation

界定
Meaning
the precise description, drawing, or outlining of something
Example
The artist’s delineation of the landscape was remarkably accurate.
艺术家对风景的界定非常准确。
A2 noun /rɒk/

rock

岩石
Meaning
a large, solid piece of mineral matter
Example
The mountain was made of solid rock.
这座山是由坚固的岩石组成的。
B2 noun /kənˈdʒʌŋkʃən/

conjunction

连词
Meaning
a word used to connect clauses or sentences, or to coordinate words
Example
The words 'and' and 'but' are common conjunctions.
'和' 和 '但是' 是常见的连词。
A2 noun /stɔːrm/

Storm

风暴
Meaning
a violent weather condition with strong winds, rain, thunder, and lightning
Example
The storm caused power outages across the city.
风暴导致全市断电。
C1 verb /diːˈkoʊd/

decode

Meaning
to convert a coded message into a readable form; to interpret meaning
Example
The software can decode the hidden message within seconds.
B2 adjective /ˈed.ɪ.bəl/

Edible

可食用的
Meaning
safe to eat; suitable for consumption
Example
Only edible mushrooms should be used in cooking.
仅应使用可食用的蘑菇进行烹饪。
B1 verb /spɔɪl/

spoil

破坏
Meaning
to damage or ruin something
Example
The rain spoiled the outdoor event.
雨水破坏了户外活动。
C1 noun /ˌlaɪ.sənˈsiː/

Licensee

许可证持有者
Meaning
a person or organization that holds a license to do something
Example
The licensee is responsible for following all regulations.
许可证持有者负责遵守所有规定。
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。
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈpeɪ/

overpay

支付过多
Meaning
To pay more than is necessary or reasonable.
Example
She realized she had overpaid for the concert tickets.
她意识到她为音乐会门票支付过多。
B2 adjective /ˌʌnɪˈmædʒənəbəl/

Unimaginable

难以想象的
Meaning
impossible to conceive; beyond imagination
Example
The scale of destruction was unimaginable until we saw it firsthand.
毁灭的规模是难以想象的,直到我们亲眼看到。
B2 adjective, adverb /ˈneɪʃənˌwaɪd/

nationwide

全国范围
Meaning
existing or happening throughout an entire nation
Example
The campaign received nationwide support.
这项运动得到了全国范围的支持。
B2 noun /ˈfækəlti/

faculty

能力, 系
Meaning
an inherent mental or physical ability; a division of a university
Example
She has a remarkable faculty for languages.
她有惊人的语言能力。
C1 verb /fɔrˈstɔl/

forestall

提前预防
Meaning
to prevent by acting in advance; to anticipate and counter
Example
They forestalled the crisis by taking immediate action.
他们通过立即行动避免了危机。
B2 adjective /ˈprɛf(ə)rəb(ə)l/

preferable

更可取
Meaning
more desirable or suitable; better than something else
Example
It is preferable to take the train rather than drive in heavy traffic.
在严重交通堵塞的情况下,最好选择乘坐火车。
B1 noun /ˈfɪnɪʃ laɪn/

finish line

终点线
Meaning
The line or point at the end of a race or competition where participants complete it.
Example
She sprinted towards the finish line and won the race.
她冲向终点线并赢得了比赛。
C1 noun ˈɛksəʊˌplænɪt

exoplanet

绕着一颗恒星公转的星球,位于太阳系外
Meaning
A planet that orbits a star outside the solar system.
Example
Astronomers have discovered thousands of exoplanets in the last decade.
天文学家在过去十年发现了成千上万的外行星。
B2 adjective /kəʊˈhɪə.rənt/

coherent

连贯
Meaning
Logical and consistent; forming a unified whole; clear and easy to understand.
Example
His speech was clear and coherent.
他的演讲清晰且连贯。
A1 pronoun /ˈsʌmwʌn/

someone

某人
Meaning
a person, but not specifically known or named
Example
Someone left their umbrella in the hallway.
某人把他们的伞忘在了走廊里。
C1 noun /ɑːrˈmɑːdə/

armada

战舰舰队
Meaning
A large fleet of warships.
Example
The Spanish Armada sailed against England in 1588.
西班牙的阿尔马达在1588年向英国进发。
C1 adjective /prəˈvɒkətɪv/

provocative

挑衅的
Meaning
Intended to make people angry, excited, or interested.
Example
She wore a provocative dress to the party.
她穿了一件挑衅的衣服去参加派对。
C1 noun/verb /ˈtʌtʃ.ʌp/

touch-up

小修正或改进
Meaning
Small corrections or improvements made to something.
Example
The artist gave a quick touch-up to the painting.
艺术家对画作进行了快速的修饰。
C2 noun /ˈɡræn.tɔːr/

grantor

授予人
Meaning
A person or entity that makes a grant or transfers property or rights to another.
Example
The grantor transferred the property rights to the nonprofit organization.
授予人将财产权转移给了非营利组织。
C1 adjective /prəˈfeɪn/

profane

亵渎的,不敬的
Meaning
showing disrespect or contempt for sacred things; irreverent or vulgar
Example
His jokes were considered too profane for the ceremony.
他的笑话被认为是太亵渎仪式了。
C1 noun /pʌn/

pun

双关语
Meaning
A humorous use of words that suggests different meanings or words that sound alike.
Example
He made a clever pun about the bakery's bread rising.
他在面包店关于面包发酵的玩笑中巧妙地运用了双关语。
B2 adjective /ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃənəl/

organizational

组织性的
Meaning
relating to the structure or arrangement of a company or group
Example
He works on improving the organizational structure of the company.
他在改善公司的组织结构方面工作。
C1 adjective /ˈɡɑːrdɪd/

guarded

谨慎
Meaning
Cautious and careful in speech or action, often to avoid giving too much away.
Example
He gave a guarded reply to the journalist.
他给记者一个谨慎的回答。
A1 pronoun /maɪˈsɛlf/

myself

我自己
Meaning
used for emphasis or to refer to oneself
Example
I will do it myself.
我会自己做。
C1 verb /ˈæk.lɪ.meɪt/

acclimate

适应
Meaning
To adapt or become accustomed to a new environment or situation
Example
It takes time to acclimate to a new climate.
适应新气候需要时间。
C1 noun /ˈɑːr.tər.i/

Artery

动脉
Meaning
a blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to other parts of the body
Example
The doctor checked the pulse in his artery.
医生检查了他动脉的脉搏。
B1 noun /ˈniː.dəl/

Needle

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。
C2 verb /ɪnˈsteɪt/

instate

任命
Meaning
To set up in position, office, or authority.
Example
The board decided to instate her as the new director.
董事会决定任命她为新任总监。
B2 noun səbˈstænʃəl ˈɪmpækt

substantial impact

重大影响
Meaning
A significant, considerable, and meaningful effect or influence.
Example
Substantial impact is possible even with a few hours of volunteering.
即使是几个小时的志愿者工作,也能产生重大影响。
C1 noun vaɪˈtæləti

vitality

活力, 能量
Meaning
The state of being strong and active; energy.
Example
The vitality of the team helped them succeed in the competition.
团队的活力帮助他们在比赛中取得了成功。
A2 noun /trʌk/

truck

卡车
Meaning
a large motor vehicle for transporting goods
Example
The truck was loaded with boxes for the warehouse.
卡车装满了仓库的箱子。
C2 noun /ˈsfɛrɔɪd/

spheroid

椭球体
Meaning
A three-dimensional shape that is almost spherical but slightly flattened or elongated.
Example
The Earth is not a perfect sphere but an oblate spheroid.
地球不是一个完美的球体,而是一个扁球体。
B2 noun /ˈæməzɒn/

amazon

强大的女人
Meaning
A tall, strong, or powerful woman.
Example
She fought like an amazon in the competition.
她在比赛中像亚马逊女战士一样作战。
B2 verb /dɪsˈkɑːrd/

discard

丢弃
Meaning
to throw away something that is no longer needed
Example
She decided to discard the old clothes.
她决定丢弃旧衣服。
C1 adjective /əˈɡæst/

aghast

震惊
Meaning
filled with shock or horror
Example
The audience was aghast at the tragic scene.
观众对悲惨的场面感到震惊。
C2 adjective /ˌɪn.ɪˈlʌk.tə.bəl/

ineluctable

Meaning
Impossible to avoid or escape; inevitable.
Example
Death is an ineluctable part of human existence.
B2 noun /suː.pɪər.iˈɔːr.ə.ti/

Superiority

优越性
Meaning
the quality or state of being superior; higher rank or quality
Example
His superiority in mathematics was evident from his test scores.
他在数学上的优越性从他的考试成绩中显而易见。
C2 adjective /stɛnˈtɔːriən/

stentorian

震耳欲聋
Meaning
Extremely loud and powerful in sound.
Example
The teacher’s stentorian voice quieted the noisy classroom.
老师那震耳欲聋的声音让嘈杂的教室安静了下来。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈflæməˌtɔːri/

inflammatory

幸福
Meaning
causing inflammation in the body; arousing anger, hostility, or strong emotion
Example
His inflammatory speech triggered protests across the city.
她在收到奖项时无法隐藏自己的幸福感。