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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 /brum/

Broom

扫帚
Meaning
a long-handled brush of bristles or twigs, used for sweeping
Example
She used an old broom to sweep the fallen leaves from the porch.
她用一把旧扫帚清扫从门廊掉落的树叶。
B2 noun ˈekwɪti

equity

股权
Meaning
The value of the shares issued by a company.
Example
Owning equity in a company can yield significant returns.
拥有公司股票可能带来可观的回报。
C1 verb /kəmˈprɛs/

compress

压缩
Meaning
to press or squeeze something so that it becomes smaller
Example
The file was compressed to save storage space.
文件被压缩以节省存储空间。
C1 noun ˌes.kəˈleɪ.ʃən

escalation

快速增加；上涨。
Meaning
A rapid increase; a rise.
Example
The escalation of production costs impacts profitability.
生产成本的增加影响了盈利能力。
A2 adverb /ˈrɛɡjələrli/

regularly

定期地
Meaning
at regular intervals; in a regular manner
Example
She exercises regularly to stay healthy.
她定期锻炼以保持健康。
C1 noun /ˈaʊtpoʊst/

outpost

前哨站
Meaning
A small military camp or position at some distance from the main force, used especially as a guard.
Example
The soldiers were stationed at a remote outpost.
士兵们被驻扎在一个偏远的前哨站。
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。
C2 noun /ˈsɪbəraɪt/

sybarite

奢侈者
Meaning
a person who loves luxury and pleasure
Example
The millionaire was a true sybarite who lived only for comfort and enjoyment.
那位百万富翁是真正的奢侈者，他只为舒适和享乐而活。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈdɛkərəs/

indecorous

不得体
Meaning
Not in keeping with good taste and propriety; improper.
Example
His indecorous behavior shocked the audience.
他的不得体行为让观众震惊。
B2 noun /ˈɪn.flu.ən.sər/

Influencer

网红, 社交媒体影响者
Meaning
A person with the ability to influence potential buyers of a product or service by promoting or recommending the items on social media.
Example
Social media influencers shape consumer preferences.
社交媒体上的网红塑造了消费者的偏好。
A2 noun /ɡəˈrɪl.ə/

Gorilla

大猩猩
Meaning
a large powerful ape found in the forests of central Africa
Example
The gorilla beat its chest to show dominance.
大猩猩用力拍打胸脯以展示统治力。
B1 adjective /kənˈtroʊld/

controlled

受控的
Meaning
managed or regulated carefully; kept within limits
Example
The experiment was conducted in a controlled environment.
实验是在一个受控的环境中进行的。
C1 adjective /ˈmuː.və.bl̩/

Movable

可移动的; 便携的; 可转移的
Meaning
capable of being moved; not fixed in position
Example
The furniture is movable so we can rearrange the room easily.
家具是可移动的，我们可以轻松地重新布置房间。
A2 preposition /bɪˈsaɪd/

beside

在...旁边
Meaning
next to or at the side of someone or something
Example
She sat beside her best friend during the ceremony.
她在仪式期间坐在她最好的朋友旁边。
A2 noun /ˌʌpˈsteəz/

Upstairs

楼上
Meaning
on or to an upper floor of a building; the upper floor or floors
Example
She went upstairs to her bedroom to rest.
她上楼去她的卧室休息。
C2 verb /ˈfæmɪʃ/

famish

挨饿
Meaning
to suffer or cause to suffer from extreme hunger
Example
The stranded hikers began to famish after several days without food.
困住的徒步旅行者在没有食物的几天后开始感到饥饿。
C2 adjective /sɛnˈtɛnʃəs/

sententious

道德主义的；说教的
Meaning
Given to moralizing in a pompous or affected manner.
Example
His sententious remarks annoyed the audience.
他的道德主义言论让观众感到厌烦。
C2 noun /neɪv/

nave

教堂的中央部分
Meaning
the central part of a church building intended to accommodate the congregation
Example
The choir sang beautifully in the church nave.
合唱团在教堂的内夫里唱得非常动听。
B2 noun /ˌsɜː.kjʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

circulation

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Meaning
The movement of blood through the body, or the movement of any fluid through a closed system.
Example
Proper circulation ensures that oxygen and nutrients reach every cell.
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B1 adjective /kəmˈbaɪnd/

combined

联合的
Meaning
formed by bringing together separate parts or elements
Example
The combined effort of the team led to success.
团队的共同努力导致了成功。
B1 adjective /ʌnˈlaɪk/

Unlike

不同的; 不相似的
Meaning
different from; not similar to
Example
Unlike his brother, he prefers quiet activities.
与他哥哥不同，他喜欢安静的活动。
B2 noun ˈpærəˌlɛlz

parallels

相似之处
Meaning
Similarities or comparisons between two different things or situations
Example
There are parallels between Japan's aging issues and Bangladesh's situation.
日本的老龄化问题和孟加拉国的情况之间存在相似之处。
C1 verb /ˈbɒɡəl/

boggle

使迷惑
Meaning
to overwhelm or confuse; to be astonished or puzzled by something
Example
The complexity of the puzzle boggled his mind.
这个谜题的复杂性让他的头脑感到困惑。
B1 noun /ˈbɪldər/

builder

建筑商
Meaning
a person or company that constructs buildings or other structures
Example
The builder checked the site before starting the construction.
建筑商在开始建造之前检查了现场。
C2 adjective /ˈɪm.pi.əs/

Impious

不敬的; 亵渎神明
Meaning
irreligious; lacking reverence for religion; blasphemous
Example
The impious act shocked the religious community.
不敬的行为震惊了宗教社区。
C2 verb /bɪˈteɪk/

betake

前往；转而从事
Meaning
to go or resort to a place or course of action, especially as a response; to apply oneself
Example
After dinner, she betook herself to her room to read.
晚饭后，她去自己的房间读书。
C1 noun /ˈfɪɡjərˌhɛd/

figurehead

象征性领导
Meaning
a nominal leader with no real power; a symbolic head
Example
The king was merely a figurehead with no real authority.
国王只是一个没有实权的象征性领袖。
B2 noun dɪˈplɔɪmənt

deployment

部署
Meaning
The action of bringing resources into effective action.
Example
The deployment of the new software was completed successfully.
新软件的部署成功完成。
C2 adjective /dʒɛnˈtiːl/

genteel

文雅
Meaning
Polite, refined, or respectable, often in an affected or exaggerated way
Example
She spoke in a genteel manner that impressed the guests.
她以一种文雅的方式说话，给客人留下了深刻的印象。
C1 noun ˌsɛlf.rɪˈstreɪnt

self-restraint

自我克制
Meaning
The practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically an impulse or desire.
Example
Practicing self-restraint helps in avoiding impulsive decisions.
实践自我克制有助于避免冲动的决策。
C2 noun /ˈjoʊkəl/

yokel

乡巴佬
Meaning
An uneducated and unsophisticated person from the countryside; a bumpkin.
Example
The city folks laughed at the yokel's simple ways.
城市人嘲笑乡巴佬的简单方式。
C1 noun /ˈmæksɪm/

maxim

格言
Meaning
a short, well-known statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct
Example
Honesty is a timeless maxim valued in every culture.
诚实是一条在每种文化中都受到尊重的永恒格言。
A1 noun /ˈpeɪ.pər/

paper

纸, 文档, 研究论文
Meaning
A material manufactured in thin sheets from the pulp of wood or other fibrous substances, used for writing or printing on.
Example
The student submitted his research paper on artificial intelligence.
学生提交了他的人工智能研究论文。
B1 adjective /ˈɪnəsənt/

Innocent

无辜的; 纯洁的; 无害的
Meaning
free from guilt or sin; pure; harmless; naive
Example
The innocent child had no idea that her parents were planning a surprise party.
那个无辜的孩子不知道她的父母正在策划一个惊喜派对。
B2 noun /fɪˈlɒs.ə.fi/

philosophy

哲学
Meaning
the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence
Example
Her philosophy emphasizes kindness and empathy.
她的哲学强调善良和同理心。
C1 adjective /æmˈbɪvələnt/

ambivalent

矛盾的
Meaning
Having mixed or contradictory feelings about something or someone.
Example
She was ambivalent about accepting the new job offer.
她对接受新工作的提议感到矛盾。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈbɔːlki/

balky

固执
Meaning
difficult, uncooperative, or stubborn
Example
The balky printer refused to work when needed most.
固执的打印机在最需要的时候拒绝工作。
B2 noun /ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒi/

anthropology

人类学
Meaning
the scientific study of humans, their societies, cultures, and development
Example
She decided to major in anthropology at university.
她决定在大学主修人类学。
A1 noun /ˈwɪntər/

winter

冬天
Meaning
the coldest season of the year, typically from December to February in the Northern Hemisphere
Example
Winter in the north can be very harsh with heavy snowfall.
北方的冬天可能非常严酷，伴随着大量降雪。
C2 adjective /pəˈrɛmptəri/

peremptory

专横
Meaning
Insisting on immediate attention or obedience, especially in a commanding way.
Example
The officer gave a peremptory order to evacuate the building.
官员下达了一个专横的命令，要求撤离大楼。
A2 adjective /sɪksθ/

sixth

第六
Meaning
coming after the fifth in order, position, or rank
Example
He finished the race in sixth place.
他在比赛中获得了第六名。
B2 noun ˌkʌl.tɪˈveɪ.ʃən

cultivation

耕作
Meaning
The practice of preparing and using land for crops or gardening; the action of improving or developing something.
Example
The cultivation of organic crops has increased worldwide.
有机作物的耕作在全球范围内增加了。
B2 noun /wɔːmθ/

warmth

温暖
Meaning
the quality or state of being warm in temperature or feeling
Example
She felt the warmth of the sun on her face.
她感受到了阳光照在脸上的温暖。
C2 noun /ˈklɪpər/

clipper

理发器 / 19世纪快速航行的船只
Meaning
a tool used for cutting, or a fast sailing ship of the 19th century
Example
The barber used clippers to trim his hair.
理发师用理发器修剪了他的头发。
C2 adjective /ˈbrɪndl̩d/

brindled

斑驳
Meaning
Having a brownish or tawny color with streaks or spots of another color.
Example
The farmer owned a brindled cow with distinctive stripes.
农民拥有一头带有显著条纹的斑驳奶牛。
C1 noun /ˌfæb.rɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

fabrication

虚假发明
Meaning
The invention of false or misleading information; a lie or falsehood.
Example
The article was full of fabrication and misleading claims.
这篇文章充满了虚假的发明和误导性的声明。
C2 noun /ˌdɛspəˈrɑːdoʊ/

desperado

Meaning
A bold, reckless, or dangerous person, often a criminal.
Example
The sheriff was determined to capture the desperado who terrorized the town.
A2 adjective, noun /tʃaɪˈniːz/

chinese

中国的
Meaning
relating to China, its people, or its language
Example
We went to a Chinese restaurant last night.
我们昨晚去了一个中国餐厅。
C1 adjective /ˈfruːt.ləs/

Fruitless

徒劳的; 无用的; 无效的;
Meaning
unsuccessful; futile; pointless;
Example
After hours of searching, their efforts proved fruitless.
经过数小时的搜索，他们的努力证明是徒劳的。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈtʌtʃəbəl/

Untouchable

不可触碰的; 无法批评或攻击
Meaning
not able to be touched or affected; beyond criticism or attack
Example
The CEO seemed untouchable despite the scandal.
即使有丑闻，首席执行官似乎仍然是不可触碰的。
A1 noun /jɪə/

year

年
Meaning
a period of 365 or 366 days, divided into 12 months
Example
This year, we are planning a trip to the mountains.
今年，我们计划去山里旅游。
B2 noun /ˌtɜːrməˈnɑːlədʒi/

terminology

术语
Meaning
the set of technical or special words used in a particular subject
Example
Medical terminology can be difficult for new students to understand.
医学术语可能对新学生来说很难理解。
B2 noun ˈæsɪd reɪn

acid rain

酸雨
Meaning
Rainfall made acidic by atmospheric pollution, especially from industrial emissions.
Example
Acid rain damages crops and buildings.
酸雨损害农作物和建筑物。
B2 noun /ˈker.ə.siːn/

Kerosene

煤油
Meaning
a combustible hydrocarbon liquid widely used as a fuel in lamps and heating systems
Example
The old lamp burned kerosene to provide light during power outages.
老式的灯燃烧煤油以在停电时提供光源。
C2 noun /ˈkɒkskoʊm/

Cockscomb

公鸡冠花
Meaning
a tropical plant with bright, velvety flowers that resemble a rooster's comb
Example
The bright red cockscomb flowers added vibrant color to the garden bed.
鲜艳的红色公鸡冠花为花坛增添了生动的色彩。
C2 verb /ˈdɛsɪkreɪt/

desecrate

亵渎
Meaning
to treat a sacred place or object with disrespect or violation
Example
The vandals desecrated the ancient temple walls with graffiti.
破坏者用涂鸦亵渎了古老的寺庙墙壁。
B2 noun /ˈkrɪstəl/

crystal

水晶
Meaning
a clear, transparent mineral or glass that forms a solid structure with regular patterns
Example
She wore a necklace made of sparkling crystal.
她戴着一条闪闪发光的水晶项链。
B2 verb səˈpres

suppress

压制
Meaning
To forcibly put an end to; to restrain or subdue.
Example
Authorities must suppress criminal activities in campuses.
当局必须压制校园中的犯罪活动。
B1 adjective /ˌen.əˈdʒet.ɪk/

Energetic

充满活力的; 精力充沛的; 富有活力的
Meaning
having or showing great activity; vigorous; full of energy
Example
She is very energetic and loves outdoor activities.
她非常充满活力，喜欢户外活动。
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。
C1 adjective /ɪˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

Illogical

不合逻辑的
Meaning
not reasonable or sensible; lacking logic
Example
It would be illogical to go swimming in such cold weather.
在这么冷的天气下游泳是不合逻辑的。
B1 noun /ˈrezɪdənt/

Resident

居民
Meaning
a person who lives somewhere permanently or on a long-term basis; living in a particular place
Example
She has been a resident of this city for over ten years.
她已经是这个城市的居民超过十年了。
C1 noun /ˌloʊkəˈmoʊʃən/

locomotion

运动
Meaning
movement or the ability to move from one place to another
Example
Walking is the most common form of human locomotion.
走路是人类最常见的运动方式。
C2 noun /maɪˈæzmə/

miasma

恶臭空气
Meaning
An unpleasant or unhealthy smell or atmosphere.
Example
A miasma of decay hung over the abandoned house.
腐烂的气味弥漫在废弃的房子上方。
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 verb /ˈsteɪ.bə.laɪz/

stabilize

稳定
Meaning
to make something steady, secure, or unlikely to change suddenly
Example
The government took measures to stabilize the economy.
政府采取措施以稳定经济。
B1 adjective /roʊˈmæn.tɪk/

Romantic

浪漫的
Meaning
relating to love; idealistic; dreamy
Example
They enjoyed a romantic dinner by candlelight.
他们在烛光下享受浪漫的晚餐。
A2 noun/verb /ˈsiːzən/

season

季节 / 调味
Meaning
One of the four periods of the year characterized by specific weather conditions; also, to add flavor to food.
Example
Spring is my favorite season of the year.
春天是我最喜欢的季节。
C2 adjective /ˌænθrəpəˈmɔːrfəs/

anthropomorphous

人形的
Meaning
having the form or attributes of a human
Example
The statue had an anthropomorphous shape resembling a human.
这座雕像有着类似人类的形状。
B2 noun /ˈbɒmər/

Bomber

轰炸机
Meaning
military aircraft designed to drop bombs on targets
Example
The bomber squadron flew over the city at dawn.
轰炸机中队在黎明时飞过城市。
C1 verb /ɪnˈvɜːrt/

invert

翻转
Meaning
To turn something upside down or in the opposite position, order, or direction.
Example
He inverted the glass to let the water drain out.
他翻转了玻璃杯，让水流出来。
B1 adjective /ʌnˈkaɪnd/

Unkind

残忍; 不友好
Meaning
cruel; not nice or caring toward others
Example
It was unkind of him to make fun of her appearance.
他取笑她的外貌，真是太不友善了。
C1 verb /tɔːnt/

taunt

嘲弄
Meaning
to provoke or challenge someone with insulting remarks
Example
The bully tried to taunt him with cruel words.
那个霸凌者试图用残忍的话挑衅他。
A2 noun /ˈtrævələr/

traveler

旅行者
Meaning
a person who is traveling or who often travels
Example
The traveler rested at a small inn after a long journey.
旅行者在长途旅行后在一家小旅馆休息。
C2 adjective /ˈɡɛə.rɪʃ/

garish

过于耀眼和显眼
Meaning
Excessively bright and showy, often in a tasteless or unattractive way.
Example
The room was decorated with garish neon lights.
房间被过于耀眼的霓虹灯装饰。
B2 noun /ˈrɛfjuːdʒ/

refuge

避难所
Meaning
a place that provides shelter or protection from danger or distress
Example
The villagers took refuge in the temple during the storm.
村民们在风暴期间躲进了寺庙避难。
C1 noun ˈɪm.pɪ.təs

impetus

推动力
Meaning
The force or motivation that drives something forward; momentum.
Example
The new policy provided an impetus for economic growth.
新政策为经济增长提供了推动力。
C2 noun /rʌmp/

Rump

臀部; 屁股; 背部下方
Meaning
the hindquarters or buttocks; the lower back area
Example
The horse injured its rump during the fall.
那匹马在跌倒时伤到了它的臀部。
C1 verb /ˈwɪtl/

whittle

Meaning
to carve or shape something by cutting off small pieces; to gradually reduce
Example
He spent the afternoon whittling a piece of wood into a toy.
C2 adjective /ˈæb.ə.rənt/

aberrant

异常
Meaning
deviating from what is normal or expected; abnormal
Example
His aberrant behavior shocked everyone at the meeting.
他的异常行为让会议上的每个人都感到震惊。
C1 noun /ˌæn.ɪˈmɒs.ə.ti/

Animosity

敌意; 仇恨
Meaning
strong hostility or dislike; active hatred or ill will
Example
There was clear animosity between the two rival teams.
两支竞争队伍之间有明显的敌意。
C1 noun /ˈheɪˌdeɪ/

heyday

黄金时期
Meaning
The period of greatest success, popularity, or power.
Example
In its heyday, the company dominated the market.
在黄金时期，公司主导了市场。
B2 noun /ˈaʊtˌskɜːrt/

outskirt

城市郊区
Meaning
the outer edge or border of a town or city
Example
They built a new factory on the outskirts of the city.
他们在城市郊区建了一家新工厂。
C2 noun ˌhiː.məˈfɪl.i.ə

hemophilia

血友病
Meaning
A medical condition in which the ability of the blood to clot is severely reduced, causing the sufferer to bleed severely from even a slight injury.
Example
Hemophilia treatment benefits from genetic editing.
血友病治疗受益于基因编辑。
C1 noun /ˌɪntərˌɒpərəˈbɪləti/

interoperability

互操作性
Meaning
The ability of computer systems or software to exchange and make use of information.
Example
The interoperability of different software systems ensures seamless workflow.
不同软件系统的互操作性确保了无缝的工作流程。
C2 adjective /ˈspaɪnəs/

spinous

多刺的
Meaning
Having spines or thorn-like projections
Example
The spinous cactus was difficult to handle without gloves.
这个有刺的仙人掌没有手套很难拿。
B2 adjective /swɪft/

swift

Meaning
moving very quickly; happening promptly
Example
The river current was swift after the heavy rain.
B2 noun /ˈsɪmbəl/

Symbol

符号
Meaning
a mark or character used as a conventional representation of an object, function, or process
Example
The dove is a symbol of peace.
鸽子是和平的象征。
A2 noun /ˈdʒuːəlri/

jewellery

珠宝
Meaning
ornamental items worn for personal adornment, such as rings, necklaces, or bracelets, often made of precious metals or stones
Example
She wore beautiful jewellery to the wedding.
她在婚礼上戴了漂亮的珠宝。
B2 noun /pledʒ/

Pledge

承诺; 保证; 担保;
Meaning
a solemn promise or undertaking; something given as security for a loan; a commitment or guarantee
Example
He made a pledge to donate money to charity.
他承诺捐款给慈善机构。
C1 noun /ˈɪmɪdʒəri/

imagery

意象
Meaning
visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work
Example
The poet's use of imagery brought the scene to life.
诗人的意象使用使场景栩栩如生。
C2 adjective /ˈɪmənənt/

immanent

内在的
Meaning
existing or operating within; inherent
Example
He believed that moral values are immanent in human nature.
他相信道德价值在人的本性中是内在的。
C2 verb /dɪˈlæpɪdeɪt/

dilapidate

衰败
Meaning
To cause something, especially a building, to fall into ruin or disrepair.
Example
The abandoned house began to dilapidate over the years.
那座废弃的房子在多年的时间里开始衰败。
A2 noun /ˈvɪzɪtər/

visitor

游客
Meaning
a person who goes to see a place or someone for a short time
Example
The museum had many visitors last weekend.
博物馆上周末有很多游客。
B2 noun /ˈpeə.rən.tɪŋ/

parenting

育儿
Meaning
The care and training a child receives while growing up, involving the development of their mental, physical, and social aspects.
Example
Effective parenting helps children develop confidence and independence.
有效的育儿帮助孩子们发展自信和独立。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈɡeɪnli/

ungainly

笨拙
Meaning
Awkward, clumsy, or lacking grace in movement or appearance.
Example
The tall boy moved in an ungainly manner.
那个高个男孩以笨拙的方式走动。
B1 noun /ʃel/

Shell

壳
Meaning
hard outer covering of an animal; explosive projectile for a gun
Example
The artillery fired a shell at the enemy position.
炮兵向敌方阵地发射了一个炮弹。
C1 noun /ˈmʌltɪplaɪər/

multiplier

乘数
Meaning
a number or factor by which another number is multiplied; something that increases the effect or value of something else
Example
In economics, government spending can act as a multiplier for economic growth.
在经济学中，政府支出可以成为经济增长的乘数。
C1 noun /ˈbaɪoʊˌsfɪr/

Biosphere

生物圈
Meaning
the regions of the surface and atmosphere of the earth occupied by living organisms
Example
Climate change is affecting the entire biosphere.
气候变化正在影响整个生物圈。
C2 adjective /ˈfɜːr.vɪd/

Fervid

热情的; 极为热衷的; 满怀激情的
Meaning
passionate; intensely enthusiastic; burning with emotion
Example
She gave a fervid speech about environmental protection.
她发表了一篇关于环境保护的热情演讲。
C1 noun /ˈmɛm.wɑːr/

memoir

回忆录
Meaning
A historical account or autobiography written from personal experience.
Example
The author’s memoir details her journey through hardship and success.
作者的回忆录详细描述了她通过困难和成功的旅程。
C2 noun /kəˈnɑːrd/

canard

Meaning
a false or unfounded story or rumor
Example
The article turned out to be nothing more than a canard.
C1 noun /ˈkwæɡˌmaɪər/

quagmire

泥潭，困境
Meaning
a soft, wet area of land that gives way underfoot; a complex or dangerous situation
Example
The hikers were trapped in a political quagmire.
徒步旅行者被困在一个政治泥潭中。
B2 noun ˈkɔːrəl ˈriːfs

Coral Reefs

珊瑚礁
Meaning
Underwater structures made from calcium carbonate secreted by corals, forming diverse marine ecosystems.
Example
Saint Martin's Island is known for its coral reefs.
圣马丁岛以其珊瑚礁而闻名。
C1 noun /ˌʌl.tɪˈmeɪ.təm/

Ultimatum

最后通牒
Meaning
a final demand or statement of terms, the rejection of which will result in retaliation
Example
The boss gave him an ultimatum: improve or be fired.
老板给了他一个最后通牒：要么改进，要么被解雇。
B2 noun /ɪkˈses/

Excess

过剩; 多余
Meaning
an amount of something that is more than necessary, permitted, or desirable
Example
The excess food from the party was donated to the local shelter.
派对剩余的食物被捐赠给了当地的庇护所。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈkɒmən/

uncommon

不常见
Meaning
rare, unusual, or remarkable
Example
It is uncommon to see snow in this region.
在这个地区看到雪是不常见的。
C2 noun /ˈtrʌmpəri/

trumpery

毫无价值的废话或浮华但无价值的东西
Meaning
worthless nonsense or showy but worthless things
Example
The speech was full of political trumpery.
这个演讲充满了政治废话。
C1 adjective /ˈkrɪm.zən/

Crimson

深红色
Meaning
a deep purplish-red color
Example
The crimson sunset painted the sky with beautiful shades.
深红色的日落将天空涂抹上美丽的色调。
B1 noun rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪlɪti

responsibility

责任
Meaning
The state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or of having control over someone.
Example
Taking responsibility for one's actions is a sign of maturity.
承担自己的责任是成熟的标志。
C1 noun ˌɪntədɪˈpɛndənsi

interdependency

相互依存
Meaning
The dependence of two or more people or things on each other.
Example
The interdependency of the countries led to greater cooperation.
各国之间的相互依存促进了更大的合作。
C2 adjective /ɪmˈperɪʃəbəl/

Imperishable

永恒的; 不朽的; 不会腐烂的
Meaning
not subject to decay; lasting forever; eternal
Example
The imperishable beauty of classical art continues to inspire generations.
经典艺术的永恒美丽继续激励着一代又一代。
C2 adjective /ˌlækəˈdeɪzɪkəl/

lackadaisical

懒散或懒惰
Meaning
lacking enthusiasm, energy, or determination; careless or lazy
Example
His lackadaisical attitude toward work annoyed his boss.
他对工作的懒散态度让他的老板很烦恼。
C2 noun /ˈfetiʃ/

fetich

费蒂什
Meaning
an object believed to have magical powers or to be inhabited by a spirit
Example
The villagers treated the statue as a powerful fetich.
村民把雕像视为一个强大的费蒂什。
C2 adjective /ˈwɜːkmənˌlaɪk/

workmanlike

务实
Meaning
Showing efficient, competent, and practical skill, but without flair or creativity.
Example
The carpenter delivered a workmanlike performance on the project.
木匠在项目中交付了一个务实的表现。
C2 noun /ɔːˈreɪʃən/

oration

演讲
Meaning
A formal speech, especially one given on a ceremonial occasion
Example
The president delivered an inspiring oration.
总统发表了鼓舞人心的演讲。
C1 noun /ˈlɪməˌziːn/

limousine

由司机驾驶的豪华大轿车
Meaning
a large, luxurious car driven by a chauffeur.
Example
The bride arrived in a white limousine.
新娘乘坐一辆白色的豪华轿车到达。
C2 noun /ˈluːkər/

lucre

利润
Meaning
money, especially when regarded as sordid or gained dishonorably
Example
He was motivated more by lucre than by duty.
他更多的是由利润而不是责任驱动。
A2 noun /ˈwʌndər/

wonder

奇迹
Meaning
a feeling of amazement and admiration, caused by something beautiful, remarkable, or unfamiliar
Example
The view from the mountain was a true wonder.
从山顶看到的景色真是一个奇迹。