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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。
B1 noun /kənˌfɜːˈmeɪʃən/

confirmation

确认
Meaning
the action of confirming something or the state of being confirmed
Example
She received a confirmation email for her appointment.
她收到了她预约的确认电子邮件。
B1 adverb /rɪˈpiː.tɪd.li/

Repeatedly

反复; 一遍又一遍
Meaning
again and again; many times over
Example
He repeatedly asked for help with his homework.
他反复请求帮助完成作业。
A1 noun, verb /bʊk/

book

Meaning
A set of written, printed, or blank pages fastened together; to arrange for someone to have a seat, room, or ticket in advance.
Example
I booked a table at the restaurant for dinner.
B2 adjective /ɡroʊs/

gross

恶心的 / 粗俗的
Meaning
extremely unpleasant or disgusting; total before deductions
Example
He thought the food looked gross, but it tasted fine.
他觉得食物看起来恶心，但味道还不错。
C1 noun /ˌmælnuːˈtrɪʃən/

Malnutrition

营养不良; 缺乏营养
Meaning
Lack of proper nutrition; poor nourishment
Example
Malnutrition among children is a serious public health concern.
儿童营养不良是一个严重的公共卫生问题。
A1 noun /pɑːrk/

park

公园
Meaning
a large public area of land with grass, trees, and paths, where people can walk or relax
Example
The children were playing in the park.
孩子们在公园里玩耍。
B2 noun smɔːl ˈɛfərt

Small Effort

小努力
Meaning
Minor actions or initiatives that can collectively make a significant impact.
Example
Small efforts can bring big changes in butterfly conservation.
小努力可以带来蝴蝶保护中的巨大变化。
A1 adjective strɒŋ

strong

强壮
Meaning
Having the power to move heavy weights or perform other physically demanding tasks.
Example
A strong defense secures victory.
强大的防守确保胜利。
C1 adjective /dræb/

drab

单调
Meaning
Dull, lacking brightness or interest; monotonous.
Example
The room looked drab with its gray walls and dim lighting.
这个房间因为灰色的墙壁和昏暗的灯光显得很单调。
C2 adjective /ɪˈfʌldʒənt/

effulgent

灿烂
Meaning
Shining brilliantly; radiant.
Example
Her effulgent smile brightened everyone's mood.
她那灿烂的微笑照亮了每个人的心情。
C2 noun /spjuːm/

spume

泡沫
Meaning
Froth or foam, especially found on waves or liquids.
Example
The waves crashed against the rocks, leaving spume in the air.
波浪撞击岩石，空气中留下泡沫。
C1 noun /ɛnˈdɔːr.fɪnz/

endorphins

内啡肽
Meaning
Chemical compounds produced by the brain that reduce pain and create feelings of happiness.
Example
Exercise releases endorphins, reducing stress and pain.
锻炼释放内啡肽，减轻压力和疼痛。
C1 adjective /pərˈvɜːrs/

perverse

变态
Meaning
showing a deliberate desire to behave in a way that is unreasonable, contrary, or unacceptable
Example
He took a perverse pleasure in upsetting his colleagues.
他从使同事不安中获得变态的快乐。
B2 noun /ˌɪntəˈrʌpʃən/

interruption

中断
Meaning
the act of stopping or breaking the continuity of something; a pause caused by an external action
Example
The meeting was delayed due to an unexpected interruption.
会议因为一次意外的中断而被推迟。
B1 verb /ˈmɛʒər/

measure

测量
Meaning
to determine the size, amount, or degree of something
Example
She measured the length of the table.
她测量了桌子的长度。
B2 noun /ˈten.dən.si/

Tendency

趋势
Meaning
an inclination toward a particular characteristic or type of behavior
Example
She has a tendency to arrive late for meetings.
她有迟到的趋势。
B2 verb /ɪnˈvɪʒən/

envision

想象
Meaning
to imagine or picture something in the future; to visualize a possibility or goal
Example
She envisions a world where everyone has equal access to education.
她设想了一个每个人都能平等接受教育的世界。
B2 adjective /pəˈrɛntəl/

parental

与父母相关的
Meaning
relating to a parent or parents; characteristic of a mother or father
Example
Parental guidance is important for a child's development.
父母的指导对孩子的成长很重要。
B1 noun /ˈpɛnəlti/

penalty

罚款
Meaning
A punishment imposed for breaking a law, rule, or contract.
Example
He had to pay a heavy penalty for breaking the traffic rules.
因为违反交通规则，他必须支付一笔重罚。
C2 noun /əbˈsɪdiən/

obsidian

黑曜石 (黑色的玻璃状火山岩)
Meaning
A hard, dark, glasslike volcanic rock formed by rapid solidification of lava.
Example
The knife was made from sharp obsidian.
刀是由锋利的黑曜石制成的。
C2 adjective /bɪˈwɪtʃɪŋ/

bewitching

迷人的
Meaning
charming, enchanting, or captivating in a magical or irresistible way
Example
She wore a bewitching smile that captivated everyone in the room.
她带着迷人的微笑，吸引了房间里所有的人。
B2 adjective əˈkwætɪk

aquatic

水生
Meaning
Growing or living in or near water; of or relating to water.
Example
Aquatic species are being endangered by pollution.
水生物种正受到污染的威胁。
A2 verb /əˈnɔɪ/

annoy

惹恼
Meaning
to irritate or bother someone and make them feel a little angry or uncomfortable
Example
His constant humming started to annoy everyone in the room.
他的持续哼唱开始让房间里的每个人都不耐烦。
B2 noun /dɪˈnɒmɪˌneɪtər/

denominator

分母
Meaning
the number below the line in a fraction; a common factor in a situation
Example
In the fraction 3/4, the number 4 is the denominator.
在分数3/4中，数字4是分母。
C2 noun /ˈmɛtələ(r)dʒi/

metallurgy

冶金学
Meaning
The science and technology of metals, including their extraction from ores and their processing.
Example
Metallurgy plays a vital role in industrial development.
冶金学在工业发展中起着至关重要的作用。
A2 noun/verb /ˈtræn.spɔːrt/

transport

运输
Meaning
The movement of people or goods from one place to another.
Example
Efficient transport systems reduce travel time.
高效的运输系统减少了旅行时间。
A2 verb /prəˈduːs/

produce

生产
Meaning
to make, create, or manufacture something
Example
The factory produces cars.
工厂生产汽车。
C1 verb /ˈhæmpər/

hamper

妨碍
Meaning
to hinder or impede the movement or progress of
Example
The heavy rain hampered our travel plans.
大雨妨碍了我们的旅行计划。
C1 noun ˌmɛtə ˈmɔːfəsɪs

metamorphosis

蜕变
Meaning
A change of the form or nature of a thing or person into a completely different one, by natural or supernatural means.
Example
The company's metamorphosis from a small startup to a global leader was remarkable.
这家公司的蜕变从一家小型初创公司成长为全球领导者，令人瞩目。
B2 noun /ˈdreɪ.nɪdʒ/

drainage

排水
Meaning
the system or process by which water or other liquids are drained away
Example
Poor drainage caused flooding in the neighborhood.
糟糕的排水系统导致了邻里的洪水。
B2 adjective /ˈɔː.rəl/

Oral

口头的；与嘴巴相关的
Meaning
spoken rather than written; relating to the mouth
Example
The oral examination will test your speaking skills.
口头考试将测试你的口语技能。
B2 noun /ˈreɪʃoʊ/

ratio

比例
Meaning
a relationship between two numbers showing how many times the first number contains the second
Example
The ratio of boys to girls in the class is 2:1.
班级中男生和女生的比例是2:1。
B1 noun /ˈɡɑːr.bɪdʒ/

Garbage

垃圾; 废料
Meaning
waste material; refuse or litter; something worthless or meaningless
Example
Please take out the garbage before the collection truck arrives tomorrow morning.
请在收集卡车明天早上到达之前把垃圾拿出去。
B1 noun /ˈmʌs.əl/

Muscle

肌肉
Meaning
a body tissue consisting of fibers that can contract to produce movement
Example
Regular exercise helps strengthen your muscle.
规律的锻炼有助于增强你的肌肉。
B2 noun ɪnˈsɛntɪvz

incentives

激励
Meaning
Things that motivate or encourage one to do something.
Example
Tax incentives are used to encourage investment in renewable energy.
税收激励用于鼓励对可再生能源的投资。
A2 pronoun /aʊərˈsɛlvz/

ourselves

我们自己
Meaning
used by the speaker to refer to themselves and one or more others as the object of the verb
Example
We should help ourselves before helping others.
我们应该在帮助他人之前先帮助自己。
C1 noun /ˈkɒz.moʊs/

Cosmos

宇宙花
Meaning
a colorful annual flower with daisy-like blooms and feathery foliage
Example
The cosmos flowers swayed gently in the summer breeze across the meadow.
宇宙花在夏季的微风中轻轻摇摆，穿过草地。
B1 verb /ɪmˈprɛs/

impress

打动
Meaning
to cause someone to feel admiration or respect
Example
Her speech managed to impress the audience.
她的演讲成功地打动了观众。
B2 adjective /fɔːrˈsiːəbl/

foreseeable

可预见的
Meaning
Able to be predicted or expected in advance
Example
The company is unlikely to make changes in the foreseeable future.
公司不太可能在可预见的未来做出变化。
B2 verb /ˈtʃɛrɪʃ/

cherish

珍惜
Meaning
To hold something dear, to love and protect, or to keep a hope or memory alive.
Example
She cherishes the memories of her childhood home.
她珍惜她童年的家园的回忆。
A2 verb /ˈɔːfər/

offer

提供
Meaning
to present something for acceptance or rejection; to propose
Example
She offered to help with the project.
她提出帮助这个项目。
C1 noun /səˈbraɪəti/

sobriety

清醒
Meaning
the state of being sober; self-restraint and seriousness
Example
He has maintained his sobriety for five years.
他已经保持清醒五年了。
B2 adjective /ˈpoʊ.lər/

polar

极地的，关于两极的
Meaning
relating to the North or South Pole; opposite in nature or character
Example
Penguins live in polar regions of the Earth.
企鹅生活在地球的极地地区。
B2 noun /ˈæftərˌlaɪf/

afterlife

Meaning
Life or existence that some believe continues after physical death.
Example
Many cultures have different beliefs about the afterlife.
B2 noun /ˈfjuː.nər.əl/

Funeral

葬礼
Meaning
a ceremony typically held shortly after a person's death, usually including burial or cremation
Example
Hundreds of people attended the funeral to pay their respects to the beloved teacher.
成千上万的人参加了葬礼，向亲爱的老师致敬。
C1 noun /ˈskaɪ.lɑːrk/

Sky-Lark

云雀
Meaning
a small brown bird known for singing while flying high in the sky
Example
The skylark sang beautifully as it soared above the meadow.
当云雀飞翔在草地上方时，它美丽地歌唱。
A1 adverb /aʊt/

out

外面
Meaning
moving or appearing away from the inside or center; not at home or present
Example
He stepped out of the room quietly.
他悄悄地走出房间。
C2 adjective /ˈpjʊəraɪl/

puerile

幼稚的
Meaning
childishly silly or immature
Example
His puerile jokes annoyed the audience.
他的幼稚笑话让观众感到烦恼。
B1 noun /lɔːn/

Lawn

草坪
Meaning
an area of short, regularly mown grass in the grounds of a house or in a park
Example
She waters the lawn every morning.
她每天早上浇水给草坪。
C2 noun /rɪˈkwaɪtəl/

requital

报应
Meaning
The act of returning something, such as a favor, service, or punishment; repayment or retaliation.
Example
She offered her time in requital for his kindness.
她为他的善良报以自己的时间。
A2 adjective /ˈmoʊbaɪl/

mobile

移动
Meaning
Able to move or be moved easily; also refers to portable communication devices.
Example
She prefers a mobile lifestyle that allows her to travel frequently.
她更喜欢一种移动的生活方式，这让她可以频繁旅行。
B2 noun ˈwɪl.paʊər

willpower

意志力
Meaning
The ability to control your thoughts and actions in order to achieve what you want to do.
Example
Strong willpower is essential for achieving long-term goals.
强大的意志力对实现长期目标至关重要。
B2 noun ˈiː.kəʊˌsɪs.təm

ecosystem

生态系统
Meaning
A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.
Example
A balanced ecosystem is crucial for environmental sustainability.
平衡的生态系统对环境可持续性至关重要。
B2 noun /ˌaɪ.səˈleɪ.ʃən/

Isolation

隔离
Meaning
the process or fact of isolating or being isolated; separation from other people or things
Example
The patient was kept in isolation to prevent the spread of the infectious disease.
病人被隔离，以防止传染病的传播。
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 noun /ˈaʊtriːtʃ/

outreach

援助扩展
Meaning
The act of providing services or support to people who might not otherwise have access to them.
Example
The charity launched a new outreach program for the homeless.
慈善机构为无家可归的人推出了一个新的援助扩展计划。
B2 noun /məˈstɑːʃ/

Moustache

胡须
Meaning
hair that grows on the upper lip of men
Example
He grew a thick moustache for the play.
他为剧本长出了浓密的胡子。
C1 adjective /ˈspɛktrəl/

spectral

幽灵的
Meaning
Relating to a ghost or specter; ghostly. Also relating to a spectrum.
Example
The old mansion had a spectral atmosphere at night.
那座古老的宅邸晚上有一种幽灵般的氛围。
C2 noun /əˈnækrəˌnɪzəm/

anachronism

Meaning
something that is out of its proper time period, especially something old-fashioned in a modern context
Example
Using a typewriter today feels like an anachronism.
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。
C1 noun /ˌɪnkwɪˈzɪʃən/

inquisition

宗教裁判
Meaning
A prolonged and intense questioning or investigation, often harsh in nature.
Example
The journalist faced an inquisition from the panel about his sources.
记者面对小组对他消息来源的严厉质询。
C1 noun/adjective /ˈmæm.əθ/

mammoth

Meaning
An extinct large elephant-like animal with long curved tusks; also means something huge.
Example
The company faced a mammoth challenge during expansion.
B2 verb /pərˈsiːv/

perceive

感知
Meaning
to become aware of or understand something through the senses
Example
I perceive a change in his attitude.
我感知到他态度的变化。
C1 verb /ˈæmbʊʃ/

ambush

伏击
Meaning
To attack suddenly and unexpectedly from a hidden position.
Example
The soldiers planned to ambush the enemy at dawn.
士兵们计划在黎明时伏击敌人。
C1 noun /ˈpɪn.sərz/

Pincers

钳子
Meaning
a tool made of two curved or hinged pieces of metal used for gripping and pulling things
Example
The chef used pincers to remove the hot pot from the stove.
厨师用钳子把热锅从炉子上取下来。
C1 adjective /ˈɔːrəl/

aural

听觉的
Meaning
Relating to the ear or the sense of hearing.
Example
The lecture was an aural experience as well as an intellectual one.
讲座是一次听觉体验，和一次智力体验一样。
B2 interjection /ˈbrɑː.voʊ/

bravo

布拉沃
Meaning
used to express approval, admiration, or praise
Example
The audience shouted 'Bravo!' after the stunning performance.
观众在精彩的表演后大喊“布拉沃！”
B1 noun /ˈhɪr.ɪŋ/

Hearing

听力; 听证会
Meaning
the faculty of perceiving sounds; a session in which testimony and arguments are heard
Example
The elderly man's hearing had deteriorated, so he needed to wear a hearing aid.
老年人的听力已经恶化，因此他需要佩戴助听器。
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。
C2 noun /ˈbælæst/

ballast

压舱物
Meaning
heavy material used to stabilize a ship or vehicle
Example
The ship was loaded with ballast to remain steady in the storm.
船只装载了压舱物，以便在风暴中保持稳定。
C1 noun /heɪz/

Haze

雾霾
Meaning
a slight obscuration of the lower atmosphere, typically caused by fine suspended particles; confusion
Example
The morning haze lifted gradually as the sun rose higher in the sky.
早晨的雾霾逐渐消散，随着太阳在空中升得更高。
C1 noun ˌoʊ.vɚˈɡreɪ.zɪŋ

overgrazing

过度放牧
Meaning
The practice of allowing livestock to graze to the point of damaging vegetation.
Example
Overgrazing leads to soil erosion and loss of biodiversity.
过度放牧导致土壤侵蚀和生物多样性的丧失。
B1 adjective /ˈtʃɪli/

chilly

寒冷
Meaning
uncomfortably or unpleasantly cold
Example
It was a chilly morning in December.
十二月的早晨很寒冷。
B1 noun /ˈrʌbər/

rubber

幸福
Meaning
a tough elastic substance made from the latex of tropical plants or synthetically, used for making tires, boots, and other products.
Example
The tires are made of natural rubber.
她收到奖项时无法掩饰自己的幸福。
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。
C1 verb /hɔːl/

haul

拖拉
Meaning
to pull or drag something heavy with effort
Example
The workers hauled the boxes into the truck.
工人们把箱子拖上了卡车。
A2 noun /ruːl/

rule

规则
Meaning
an accepted principle or instruction that states what is allowed or what must be done.
Example
There are strict rules about safety in the lab.
实验室里有严格的安全规则。
A1 noun /pəˈteɪ.toʊ/

Potato

土豆
Meaning
a round white vegetable with a brown or red skin that grows underground
Example
She boiled potatoes for dinner.
她煮了土豆做晚餐。
C1 noun /ˈtreɪ.ki.ə/

Trachea

气管
Meaning
the tube that carries air from the throat to the lungs; windpipe
Example
The trachea is protected by cartilage rings that keep it open.
气管由软骨环保护，保持畅通。
B2 noun /ɪnˈtɛnsəti/

intensity

强度
Meaning
The quality of being extreme, strong, or forceful in degree.
Example
The intensity of the storm frightened the villagers.
风暴的强度吓坏了村民。
A2 noun ˈefərts

efforts

努力
Meaning
A vigorous or determined attempt; physical or mental energy
Example
Your efforts determine your success.
你的努力决定了你的成功。
C1 adjective /ˈliː.ni.ənt/

Lenient

宽容的; 宽大的; 仁慈的; 在处罚或判断中不严格
Meaning
tolerant; forgiving; merciful; not strict in punishment or judgment
Example
The teacher was lenient with students who submitted their homework late.
老师对那些迟交作业的学生宽容。
C1 noun /pəˈraɪə/

pariah

弃儿
Meaning
An outcast; someone who is rejected by society or a social group.
Example
After the scandal, he became a social pariah.
丑闻过后，他成了一个社会弃儿。
C1 noun /ˌɑːrtʃˈbɪʃəp/

archbishop

大主教
Meaning
A senior bishop in charge of an archdiocese in the Christian Church.
Example
The archbishop delivered a sermon to thousands of people.
大主教对成千上万的人发表了布道。
B2 noun /ˈmɪs.tʃɪf/

Mischief

恶作剧
Meaning
Playful behavior that causes minor trouble or annoyance but is not meant to cause serious harm
Example
The children were full of mischief during the summer holidays.
孩子们在暑假期间充满了恶作剧。
B1 verb /ˈrɛdʒɪstər/

register

注册
Meaning
To enter or record officially on a list or in a book.
Example
You must register for the conference before the deadline.
您必须在截止日期前为会议注册。
C1 noun /ˈθʌroʊˌbrɛd/

thoroughbred

纯种马
Meaning
a horse of pure and recognized breed; a person of good breeding or education
Example
The jockey rode a fast thoroughbred in the race.
骑师在比赛中骑了一匹快速的纯种马。
C2 noun /ˈækmi/

acme

顶点
Meaning
the highest point of achievement or excellence
Example
Winning the award was the acme of his career.
赢得奖项是他事业的顶点。
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。
C1 adjective /ˌɒbsəˈliːt/

obsolete

过时的
Meaning
No longer in use or out of date.
Example
Floppy disks are now completely obsolete.
软盘现在完全过时了。
C1 verb /ɪɡˈnaɪt/

ignite

点燃
Meaning
To catch fire or cause to catch fire; to start or arouse.
Example
The sparks ignited the dry leaves in seconds.
火花在几秒钟内点燃了干叶。
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 noun /ˈɒntreɪ/ (UK), /ˈɑːntreɪ/ (US)

entree

主菜
Meaning
The main course of a meal (US); the right to enter or access (formal).
Example
The restaurant’s signature steak was served as the main entree.
餐厅的招牌牛排作为主菜上桌。
C1 adjective /ˈfɪɡərətɪv/

figurative

比喻的
Meaning
not literal; using figures of speech or symbolic representation
Example
She used figurative language to describe her feelings.
她用比喻的语言来描述她的感受。
C1 noun /ˈvæntɪdʒ/

vantage

有利位置
Meaning
a position or situation that gives an advantage or a good view
Example
From this vantage, we could see the entire valley.
从这个位置，我们可以看到整个山谷。
B2 adjective /ˈɒp.tɪ.məl/

optimal

最优，最适合的
Meaning
Best or most favorable; the most effective under particular conditions.
Example
The optimal temperature for plant growth is around 25°C.
植物生长的最优温度大约是25°C。
B1 adverb /ˈɑːf.tə.wərdz/

Afterwards

之后; 然后; 后来
Meaning
at a later time; after an event or time that has already been mentioned
Example
We had dinner and afterwards we watched a movie.
我们吃了晚餐，然后看了一部电影。
B2 noun /ˈtɪmbər/

timber

木材
Meaning
wood prepared for use in building and carpentry
Example
The house was built entirely from local timber.
房子完全是用当地的木材建造的。
C2 noun /lɪˈvaɪəθən/

leviathan

巨大海怪
Meaning
a huge sea monster or something very large and powerful.
Example
The ship looked like a leviathan on the horizon.
那艘船在地平线上看起来像一只巨大的海怪。
B2 noun /ˈɔɪ.stər/

Oyster

生蚝
Meaning
a type of shellfish that can be eaten and sometimes contains pearls
Example
She ordered fresh oysters at the seafood restaurant.
她在海鲜餐厅点了新鲜的生蚝。
C1 verb/noun /ˈrɛlɪʃ/

relish

享受 / 调味料
Meaning
to greatly enjoy; also a condiment or sauce
Example
She relished the opportunity to travel abroad.
她很高兴有机会出国旅行。
C1 adverb /ˈvaɪtəli/

vitally

至关重要地
Meaning
in an extremely important or essential way; in a manner relating to life or vitality
Example
Access to clean water is vitally important for public health.
获得清洁的水对公共健康至关重要。
B1 adjective /ʌnˈpɒpjʊlə/

unpopular

不受欢迎的
Meaning
not liked or supported by many people
Example
The decision was unpopular with the public.
这个决定在公众中不受欢迎。
C2 noun /seɪn/

seine

大网
Meaning
A large fishing net that hangs vertically in the water.
Example
The fishermen cast their seine into the river.
渔民把他们的大网扔进了河里。
C1 adjective ˌhaɪ.pəˈθet.ɪ.kəl

hypothetical

假设的, 假定的, 理论的
Meaning
Based on or serving as a hypothesis; supposed but not necessarily real or true.
Example
The discussion was based on hypothetical scenarios.
讨论基于假设的场景。
A1 adjective /red/

Red

红色
Meaning
having the color of blood or fire; of the color red
Example
She wore a beautiful red dress to the party.
她穿了一件漂亮的红色裙子参加派对。
C1 adjective /ˈkælkjʊleɪtɪŋ/

calculating

精明的
Meaning
acting in a scheming and ruthlessly determined way
Example
He had a cold and calculating approach to business.
他在商业上采取了冷酷而精明的态度。
C1 noun /ɡɔːrd/

Gourd

葫芦
Meaning
a climbing plant with large fruits that have hard shells when dried
Example
The bottle gourd curry was delicious and nutritious.
瓶状葫芦咖喱非常美味和营养。
A1 adverb /ˈriː.ə.li/

Really

实际上; 真的; 非常多
Meaning
actually; truly; very much
Example
I really enjoyed the concert last night.
我真的很享受昨晚的音乐会。
B2 noun /kwest/

Quest

寻找; 探索
Meaning
a journey or search for something; an adventure to achieve a goal
Example
The knight embarked on a quest to find the legendary treasure.
骑士开始了一次寻找，以找到传说中的宝藏。
B2 adverb /ˈliːɡəli/

legally

合法地
Meaning
in a way that is allowed by law
Example
He is legally responsible for his actions.
他对自己的行为负有合法责任。
C2 noun /ˈskʌl.i.ən/

scullion

厨房仆人
Meaning
a servant assigned the most menial kitchen tasks
Example
In medieval times, a scullion was responsible for cleaning pots and pans.
在中世纪，厨房仆人负责清洁锅碗和煎锅。
C2 noun /ˌɡlæd.iˈoʊ.ləs/

Gladiolus

剑兰
Meaning
A tall flowering plant with sword-shaped leaves and colorful spike-like flower clusters, popular in gardens and floral arrangements
Example
The gladiolus stood tall and elegant in the flower bed.
剑兰在花坛里高大而优雅地矗立着。
B2 noun /rɪˈzembləns/

Resemblance

相似
Meaning
the state of being alike or similar; similarity in appearance or character
Example
There's a strong resemblance between the two sisters.
这两个姐妹之间有着强烈的相似性。
C2 noun /ˈriːbəs/

rebus

谜语
Meaning
a puzzle in which words are represented by pictures, symbols, or letters
Example
The children enjoyed solving the rebus puzzles in the magazine.
孩子们喜欢解答杂志中的谜语。
C1 verb /ˈluːbrɪkeɪt/

lubricate

润滑
Meaning
to apply oil or grease to reduce friction between surfaces
Example
The mechanic lubricated the car engine parts.
机械师为汽车发动机部件上了润滑油。
C1 noun /ˌdɜːrməˈtɑːlədʒɪst/

dermatologist

皮肤科医生
Meaning
A doctor who specializes in the treatment of skin diseases.
Example
She consulted a dermatologist for her skin allergy.
她因皮肤过敏去咨询了皮肤科医生。
B2 noun /ˈsɛnətər/

senator

参议员
Meaning
a member of a senate, especially in a legislative body
Example
The senator spoke passionately about environmental policies.
参议员激情地谈论环境政策。
A2 verb /səˈdʒɛst/

suggest

建议
Meaning
to put forward an idea, plan, or recommendation for consideration
Example
He suggested going to the new restaurant for dinner.
他建议去新餐馆吃晚餐。
C1 verb /fɔːrˈseɪk/

forsake

Meaning
to abandon or give up something or someone
Example
He decided not to forsake his old friends despite his success.