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C1 adjective /ˈnjuː.ɑːnst/

nuanced

微妙的
Meaning
Characterized by subtle shades of meaning or expression; having fine gradations of meaning, tone, or feeling.
Example
His analysis of the novel was highly nuanced.
他对这部小说的分析非常微妙。
B1 verb /kənˈsɪst/

consist

由...组成
Meaning
to be made up or composed of certain parts or elements
Example
The committee consists of five members.
委员会由五个成员组成。
C2 verb /ˈhʊdwɪŋk/

hoodwink

欺骗
Meaning
To deceive or trick someone.
Example
The scammer hoodwinked many people with false promises.
骗子用虚假的承诺欺骗了许多人。
B2 noun/verb /ˈfɒs.tər.ɪŋ/

fostering

培养
Meaning
The process of encouraging or promoting the development or growth of something; nurturing and caring for.
Example
Good teachers play a key role in fostering creativity in students.
好老师在促进学生创造力方面发挥着关键作用。
C1 noun /əˈpreʃ.ən/

Oppression

压迫; 虐待; 暴政;
Meaning
cruel or unjust treatment or exercise of authority; the state of being subject to harsh treatment
Example
The people fought against political oppression.
人民反对政治压迫而斗争。
C2 adverb /ˌsʌb ˈroʊzə/

sub rosa

秘密地
Meaning
secretly, in confidence, or in private
Example
The deal was made sub rosa to avoid public scrutiny.
交易是在秘密地进行的，以避免公众审查。
C2 noun /koʊˈkɛt/

coquette

卖弄风情的女人
Meaning
a woman who flirts lightheartedly
Example
She was a coquette, always charming everyone at the party.
她是个卖弄风情的女人，总是在聚会上迷倒所有人。
A2 verb /ɪmˈpruːv/

improve

改善
Meaning
to make or become better; to enhance quality or condition
Example
Practice helps improve your skills.
练习帮助提高你的技能。
C1 adjective /loʊθ/

loath

不情愿
Meaning
reluctant or unwilling to do something
Example
She was loath to admit her mistake in front of everyone.
她不愿意在大家面前承认她的错误。
C2 noun /ˈrɛkwiəm/

requiem

安魂曲
Meaning
A mass, music, or ceremony for the repose of the souls of the dead.
Example
The choir performed a requiem in memory of the late leader.
合唱团为已故领导人表演了安魂曲。
C1 noun /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/

insignificance

微不足道
Meaning
The quality of being unimportant or trivial.
Example
He felt a sense of insignificance in the vast universe.
他在广阔的宇宙中感到微不足道。
C1 noun /əˈrɪs.tə.kræt/

Aristocrat

贵族; 贵族阶层的人
Meaning
a member of the aristocracy; a person of noble rank or birth
Example
The aristocrat lived in a magnificent castle.
那个贵族住在一座宏伟的城堡里。
A2 noun /ˈdeɪn.dʒər/

danger

危险
Meaning
The possibility of harm, injury, or loss.
Example
The hikers were in great danger during the storm.
徒步旅行者在暴风雨中处于极大危险中。
C2 verb /ˈræm.ɪ.faɪ/

ramify

分支
Meaning
to spread or branch out into divisions or subdivisions.
Example
The river ramifies into several smaller streams.
河流分支成多个较小的溪流。
B1 noun /bɪˈheɪ.vjər/

Behaviour

行为
Meaning
the way a person or animal acts or conducts themselves
Example
His behaviour at the meeting was very professional.
他在会议上的行为非常专业。
C1 verb /ɡraɪp/

gripe

抱怨
Meaning
to complain about something in an annoying way
Example
He is always griping about the weather.
他总是抱怨天气。
C1 noun /ˈbæləd/

ballad

叙事歌曲
Meaning
a narrative song or poem, often sentimental or romantic
Example
The singer performed a moving ballad about lost love.
歌手演唱了一首感人的失恋歌曲。
B2 adjective kənˈsaɪs

concise

简洁
Meaning
Brief and clearly expressed without unnecessary details.
Example
A concise speech is more impactful than a long one.
简洁的演讲比冗长的演讲更有影响力。
B2 noun /ˈfʌndˌreɪzɪŋ/

fundraising

筹款活动
Meaning
the process of collecting money for a cause or project
Example
The organization is organizing a fundraising event.
该组织正在组织一个筹款活动。
B2 noun/verb /ˌbærɪˈkeɪd/

barricade

障碍物
Meaning
a barrier erected to block or defend against movement; to block a passage with obstacles
Example
Protesters built a barricade across the street.
抗议者在街道上建造了一个障碍物。
B1 noun /ˈmɪr.ɪ.kəl/

Miracle

奇迹
Meaning
An extraordinary and welcome event that cannot be explained by natural or scientific laws
Example
The patient's recovery was called a miracle by the doctors.
病人的康复被医生称为奇迹。
C1 noun /draɪ fɪʃ/

Dry fish

干鱼
Meaning
fish that has been preserved by drying in the sun or by other dehydration methods
Example
Dry fish is a popular preserved food in many coastal regions.
干鱼是在许多沿海地区受欢迎的腌制食品。
A2 verb /əˈraɪv/

arrive

到达
Meaning
to reach a destination; to come to a place
Example
The train will arrive at the station in ten minutes.
火车将在十分钟内到达车站。
C1 noun /ˈkaʊərdɪs/

cowardice

懦弱
Meaning
lack of courage; behavior showing fear
Example
His cowardice prevented him from speaking up.
他的懦弱让他无法发言。
C1 adjective ˌɪm.pəˈsɛp.tɪ.bəl

imperceptible

无法察觉的
Meaning
So subtle or gradual that it is difficult to notice or perceive
Example
The changes in his behavior were imperceptible at first.
他行为中的变化一开始几乎是无法察觉的。
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。
C1 adjective ˈfæʃ.ɪst

fascist

法西斯
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of fascism; extremely authoritarian.
Example
Fascist governance undermines freedom.
法西斯统治破坏自由。
C1 verb /ɡrʌnt/

grunt

Meaning
to make a low, rough sound, often when exerting effort or expressing annoyance
Example
He grunted as he lifted the heavy box.
B2 adjective /ˌʌnkənˈvɛnʃənl/

unconventional

非传统的
Meaning
not based on or conforming to what is generally done or believed
Example
Her unconventional approach to teaching inspired her students to think creatively.
她非传统的教学方法激发了学生的创造性思维。
C1 adjective /ˈluː.krə.tɪv/

lucrative

有利可图
Meaning
Producing a great deal of profit; highly profitable or financially rewarding.
Example
The real estate business is highly lucrative in urban areas.
房地产行业在城市地区非常有利可图。
C2 adjective ˌʌn.əˈseɪ.lə.bəl

unassailable

不可攻破
Meaning
Unable to be attacked, questioned, or defeated.
Example
An unassailable position ensures dominance.
不可攻破的位置确保主导地位。
C1 noun /ˌɪmpɔːrˈteɪʃən/

importation

进口
Meaning
The act of bringing goods or services into a country from abroad
Example
The importation of luxury goods is strictly regulated.
奢侈品的进口受到严格监管。
C2 adjective /ɪˈlɪmɪtəbl/

illimitable

无限
Meaning
Without limits or bounds.
Example
The universe is often described as illimitable.
宇宙常被描述为无限的。
C2 verb /traɪˈsɛkt/

trisect

三分
Meaning
To divide into three parts.
Example
The teacher asked the students to trisect the line segment.
老师要求学生将线段分成三部分。
C1 verb /ˈmɒd.jʊ.leɪt/

modulate

调节
Meaning
To change the strength, tone, or pitch of something; to adjust or regulate.
Example
A good speaker knows how to modulate their voice.
一个好的演讲者知道如何调节自己的声音。
C2 adjective /rɪˈtɪkjʊlət/

reticulate

网状
Meaning
Having a net-like pattern or structure.
Example
The leaf had a reticulate pattern of veins.
叶子有着网状的脉络图案。
C2 adjective /ˈfæl.oʊ/

fallow

休耕地
Meaning
Describing land that is left unplanted for a period to restore its fertility, allowing soil to recover nutrients and break pest and disease cycles.
Example
Farmers leave their fields fallow to restore soil fertility.
农民将土地休耕，以恢复土壤肥力。
C1 noun /ɪmˌpɒsəˈbɪlɪti/

impossibility

不可能性
Meaning
the state or fact of being impossible; something that cannot be done or achieved
Example
Finishing the project in one day was an impossibility.
在一天内完成这个项目是不可能的。
C1 adjective məˈdʒes.tɪk

Majestic

雄伟的
Meaning
Having impressive beauty, dignity, or grandeur; regal and stately in appearance.
Example
The majestic Himalayas stand tall against the sky.
雄伟的喜马拉雅山高耸在天空中。
B2 noun /ˈbɒtəni/

botany

植物学
Meaning
the scientific study of plants
Example
She is studying botany at the university.
她在大学里学习植物学。
B2 noun /ˈkaʊn.səl.ər/

counselor

顾问
Meaning
a person trained to give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems
Example
The school counselor helped the student deal with stress.
学校的顾问帮助学生应对压力。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsuːsiənt/

insouciant

无忧无虑
Meaning
Showing a casual lack of concern; carefree.
Example
He gave an insouciant shrug and walked away.
他无忧无虑地耸了耸肩，然后走开了。
A1 interjection /baɪ/

bye

再见
Meaning
used to say goodbye; a short and informal farewell
Example
I said bye to her before leaving.
离开前我对她说了再见。
B2 noun /hɔrn/

Horn

角
Meaning
a hard pointed projection on the head of certain animals; a musical instrument
Example
The rhinoceros used its horn to defend itself.
犀牛用角来保护自己。
A2 noun /fiːld/

field

田野
Meaning
an area of open land, often used for farming, sports, or scientific study
Example
The children played football in the field.
孩子们在田野上踢足球。
A2 verb /oʊˈbeɪ/

obey

服从
Meaning
to follow orders or instructions; to comply with rules
Example
Children should obey their parents and teachers.
孩子们应该服从父母和老师的命令。
B1 noun /ˌsɪvɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

civilization

文明
Meaning
the stage of human social and cultural development and organization considered most advanced
Example
Ancient Egypt is known for its remarkable civilization.
古埃及因其卓越的文明而闻名。
C1 noun /ˈɒptɪks/

optics

光学
Meaning
The branch of physics dealing with light and vision.
Example
She studied optics to understand how lenses work.
她学习了光学，以了解镜头是如何工作的。
B2 adjective /ʌnhaɪˈdʒiːnɪk/

Unhygienic

不卫生的；缺乏适当的卫生
Meaning
not clean; lacking proper sanitation
Example
The restaurant was closed due to unhygienic conditions in the kitchen.
由于厨房不卫生的条件，餐厅被关闭。
B2 noun /ˈzaɪləfoʊn/

Xylophone

木琴
Meaning
a percussion instrument consisting of wooden bars that are struck with mallets to produce musical tones
Example
The children enjoyed playing the colorful xylophone in music class.
孩子们在音乐课上很喜欢玩颜色鲜艳的木琴。
B2 adjective /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/

Distinguished

杰出; 荣誉的; 著名的; 拥有尊严的外观或举止
Meaning
notable; honored; famous; having a dignified appearance or manner
Example
He is a distinguished professor at the university.
他是大学里一位杰出的教授。
C2 verb /ˈdʒɛn.juˌflɛkt/

genuflect

Meaning
to bend one or both knees as a sign of reverence or worship
Example
The worshippers genuflect before the altar.
A2 verb /əˈtend/

attend

参加
Meaning
to be present at; to give attention to; to take care of
Example
I will attend the conference next week.
我下周会参加会议。
A2 adjective /ˈɛkstrə/

extra

额外的
Meaning
More than what is usual, expected, or necessary
Example
She brought some extra food for the picnic.
她为野餐带来了额外的食物。
B2 noun /ˈsʌfərɪŋ/

suffering

痛苦
Meaning
the state of undergoing pain, distress, or hardship
Example
They tried to relieve his suffering with medicine.
他们试图用药物减轻他的痛苦。
C2 verb /ˈfʊl.mɪ.neɪt/

fulminate

猛烈抗议
Meaning
To express strong protest or criticism loudly and forcefully; to explode violently.
Example
The politician began to fulminate against corruption.
政治家开始猛烈反对腐败。
C2 noun /ˌser.əˈbreɪ.ʃən/

cerebration

脑力活动
Meaning
the process of thinking or using the brain actively
Example
The lecture sparked intense cerebration among the students.
这场讲座激发了学生们的强烈脑力活动。
C2 noun /ˈæl.ɪ.mənt/

aliment

食物
Meaning
food or nourishment that sustains life
Example
Fruits and vegetables are important aliments for a healthy body.
水果和蔬菜是维持健康身体的重要食物。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdetɪd/

Indebted

负债的; 感激的
Meaning
owing money or gratitude to someone; obligated; grateful
Example
I am deeply indebted to my teacher for all her guidance.
我对我的老师为我提供的所有指导深感感激。
C1 noun /ɡaɪz/

guise

伪装
Meaning
An external form, appearance, or manner of presentation, often hiding the true nature
Example
He approached in the guise of a friend.
他以朋友的伪装接近。
C1 verb /ˈʃækəl/

shackle

束缚
Meaning
to chain or restrain; to restrict someone’s actions or freedom
Example
Outdated regulations shackle small businesses and slow innovation.
过时的规定束缚了小企业并减缓了创新。
C1 noun ˌdɪs.ɪnˈfek.ʃən

disinfection

消毒
Meaning
The process of destroying harmful microorganisms to prevent infection.
Example
Kitchen appliances require frequent disinfection.
厨房电器需要频繁消毒。
A2 adjective /ˈpraɪ.mɛr.i/

primary

主要的, 首要的
Meaning
Most important; main; happening first.
Example
Education is a primary factor in economic growth.
教育是经济增长的一个主要因素。
C1 noun /ˌzɛnəˈfoʊbiə/

xenophobia

排外恐惧症
Meaning
fear or hatred of foreigners, people from different cultures, or strangers
Example
Xenophobia can lead to discrimination and social division.
排外恐惧症可能导致歧视和社会分裂。
C2 verb /ˈhɑːrtən/

hearten

鼓舞
Meaning
To give courage, confidence, or hope.
Example
The teacher’s encouragement heartened the students.
老师的鼓励给学生们带来了勇气。
C1 noun /rɪˈpʌlʃən/

Repulsion

排斥
Meaning
a feeling of intense distaste or disgust; a force under the influence of which objects tend to move away from each other
Example
She felt a strong repulsion towards the idea of eating insects.
她对吃昆虫这个想法感到强烈的排斥。
C2 adjective /sɛnˈsɔːriəs/

censorious

过分挑剔
Meaning
severely critical of others
Example
She was always censorious about her colleagues' mistakes.
她总是对同事们的错误非常挑剔。
C2 noun /ɪˈfrʌntəri/

effrontery

厚颜无耻或鲁莽的胆量
Meaning
shameless or rude boldness
Example
He had the effrontery to lie even when caught red-handed.
即使被当场抓住，他也厚颜无耻地撒谎。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈmaɪzərli/

miserly

吝啬
Meaning
Unwilling to spend money; stingy.
Example
She lived a miserly life, refusing to buy anything new.
她过着吝啬的生活，拒绝购买任何新东西。
C1 adverb /ˌɪn.ədˈvɜːr.tənt.li/

Inadvertently

无意中; 不小心; 错误地
Meaning
without being aware of what you are doing; unintentionally; by mistake
Example
She inadvertently deleted the important file while cleaning her computer.
她在清理计算机时无意中删除了重要文件。
C1 noun /ˈʌndərˌstʌdi/

understudy

替身演员
Meaning
An actor who learns another's role to act as a replacement if needed.
Example
The understudy performed when the lead actor fell ill.
当主角生病时，替身演员上场表演。
C1 adjective /ˈnjuː.tri.ənt dɛns/

nutrient-dense

营养丰富
Meaning
Rich in nutrients and high nutritional value.
Example
Organic food is often more nutrient-dense than processed food.
有机食品通常比加工食品更富含营养。
C1 verb məˈnɒp.ə.laɪz

monopolize

垄断
Meaning
Control exclusively, dominate market.
Example
The company tried to monopolize the market.
该公司试图垄断市场。
C2 noun /djuːˈɛnə/

duenna

女家庭教师
Meaning
an older woman acting as a governess or chaperone, especially in Spanish families
Example
The young lady was accompanied by a duenna during the festival.
年轻女士在节日期间由一位杜埃纳陪同。
C1 adjective /əˈɡrɛəriən/

agrarian

农业的
Meaning
Related to farming, agriculture, or rural land.
Example
The country’s economy is still largely agrarian.
这个国家的经济仍然主要是农业的。
C1 noun /ˈroʊ.lɪŋ bɔːrd/

Rolling board

擀面板
Meaning
a flat wooden or marble surface used for rolling out dough
Example
She placed the dough on the rolling board.
她把面团放在了擀面板上。
C1 noun /ˈtɜːrmɪnəs/

terminus

终点站
Meaning
the final point or end of something, especially the final station on a railway line
Example
The train finally arrived at the terminus after a long journey.
火车经过长时间的旅行后，终于到达了终点站。
B2 verb praɪˈɒraɪtaɪz

prioritize

优先
Meaning
To designate or treat something as more important than other things
Example
Prioritize your tasks to stay efficient.
优先处理您的任务，以保持高效。
A2 noun /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/

training

培训
Meaning
the process of teaching or learning a particular skill or type of behavior
Example
She completed her training as a nurse last year.
她去年完成了作为护士的培训。
C2 noun /kiˌɑːrəˈskjʊəroʊ/

chiaroscuro

光与暗的戏剧性对比
Meaning
The use of strong contrasts between light and dark in art or literature to create a dramatic effect.
Example
The artist's painting used chiaroscuro to highlight the figure's face.
艺术家的画作使用了基阿罗斯库罗来突出人物的面部。
B2 adverb /rɪˈɡɑrdləs/

regardless

不管
Meaning
without paying attention to the current situation or condition
Example
She will go to the party regardless of the weather.
她将去派对，不管天气如何。
C2 noun /ˌræproʊʃˈmɑːn/

rapprochement

关系恢复
Meaning
The establishment or resumption of harmonious relations.
Example
The two countries signed an agreement that marked a new rapprochement.
两个国家签署了一项协议，标志着新的关系恢复。
C2 noun /ˈrɛvəlri/

revelry

庆典
Meaning
Lively and noisy festivities, especially involving drinking and dancing.
Example
The sound of revelry could be heard throughout the night.
整晚都能听到庆典的声音。
B1 adverb /ˈkɑːm.li/

Calmly

平静地
Meaning
in a peaceful way without showing strong emotions; quietly and without excitement
Example
She spoke calmly despite being angry.
她在生气的情况下冷静地说话。
C2 noun /ˈbrɪɡ.ənd/

brigand

强盗
Meaning
A member of a gang that ambushes and robs people in forests or mountains; a bandit.
Example
The travelers were attacked by brigands in the mountains.
旅行者在山中被强盗袭击。
C2 noun /pʌɡˈnæsɪti/

pugnacity

好斗
Meaning
A natural disposition to be combative or aggressive.
Example
The coach admired the player's pugnacity on the field.
教练欣赏球员在场上的好斗精神。
A2 verb /noʊt/

note

记录
Meaning
to write down or observe something; to pay attention to
Example
Please note the important points during the lecture.
请在讲座中注意重要的要点。
C2 noun /θiˈɒsəfi/

theosophy

神智学
Meaning
A religious or philosophical belief system that seeks direct knowledge of the mysteries of life and the divine.
Example
Theosophy attracted people interested in mysticism and spiritual growth.
神智学吸引了对神秘主义和精神成长感兴趣的人们。
C2 noun /ˈhækəlz/

hackles

Meaning
the hairs on the back of an animal’s neck that rise when it is angry or alarmed; figuratively, feelings of anger or resentment
Example
His rude comment raised my hackles.
B1 verb /əˈpruːv/

approve

批准
Meaning
to officially agree to or accept something; to give permission
Example
The committee will approve the new policy tomorrow.
委员会明天将批准新政策。
B1 noun /ˈnɜːrsəri/

nursery

托儿所
Meaning
a room or place where young children are cared for
Example
She works in a nursery, taking care of infants.
她在托儿所工作，照顾婴儿。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈfɜːm/

infirm

虚弱
Meaning
Weak, especially due to old age or illness.
Example
The infirm old man needed assistance to walk.
那位虚弱的老人需要帮助才能走路。
B2 verb /kənˈsɜːrv/

conserve

节约
Meaning
to protect something from harm or destruction; to use resources carefully to avoid waste
Example
We must conserve water during the dry season.
我们必须在干旱季节节约水。
C2 noun /ˌdɪʃəˈbiːl/

dishabille

衣着不整
Meaning
The state of being only partly or loosely dressed; casual or careless attire.
Example
She answered the door in a state of dishabille, wearing just a robe.
她穿着睡袍以一种衣着不整的状态开了门。
B2 verb /dɪˈvaɪz/

devise

设计
Meaning
To plan or invent something carefully.
Example
The engineers devised a new method to reduce costs.
工程师们设计了一种新的方法来降低成本。
B2 noun /ˈfriːˌlænsər/

freelancer

自由职业者
Meaning
A person who works independently without being permanently employed by one organization.
Example
She works as a freelancer designing websites for different clients.
她作为自由职业者为不同的客户设计网站。
A2 noun /frʌnt/

front

前面
Meaning
the forward-facing part of something
Example
The house has a garden in front.
房子前面有一个花园。
B2 noun /ˈpɪt.ʃər/

Pitcher

水壶, 大壶
Meaning
a large container with a handle and spout used for storing and pouring liquids
Example
The water pitcher on the table was filled with ice-cold lemonade.
桌子上的水壶里装满了冰冷的柠檬水。
B2 adverb /ˈɒdli/

oddly

奇怪地
Meaning
in a strange or unusual way; unexpectedly
Example
Oddly, he didn’t seem upset by the bad news.
奇怪的是，他似乎并没有因为坏消息而难过。
C2 adjective /dɪˈrɪzəbl/

derisible

可嘲笑的
Meaning
deserving ridicule or mockery
Example
His excuse was so weak that it was plainly derisible.
他的借口如此虚弱，以至于显然是可嘲笑的。
C2 adjective /ɪkˌstɛmpəˈreɪniəs/

extemporaneous

没有准备的讲话或行为
Meaning
Spoken or done without preparation.
Example
He gave an extemporaneous speech at the meeting.
他在会议上发表了即兴演讲。
C2 noun /ˈɒfərtɔːri/

offertory

奉献
Meaning
The part of a religious service when offerings are collected; the offering itself.
Example
The offertory was taken during the Sunday service.
奉献在星期日的礼拜期间收集。
B2 verb /ɪnˈtriːɡ/

intrigue

引起兴趣
Meaning
to arouse curiosity or interest; to make someone fascinated
Example
The mystery novel will intrigue any reader.
神秘小说将引起任何读者的兴趣。
B1 adjective /ˈlʌv.ɪŋ/

Loving

慈爱的; 关怀的; 表现出爱与温暖
Meaning
affectionate; caring; showing love and warmth
Example
She is a loving mother who cares deeply for her children.
她是一个慈爱的母亲，深深地关心着她的孩子们。
C1 adjective /tɛk ˈdrɪv.ən/

tech-driven

技术驱动
Meaning
Powered or guided by technology; dependent on technological advancement for operation.
Example
The agricultural sector is becoming more tech-driven for higher efficiency.
农业部门越来越依赖技术以提高效率。
A1 noun /ˈswɪmɪŋ/

swimming

游泳
Meaning
the activity or sport of moving through water using the limbs
Example
Swimming is a great way to stay fit and healthy.
游泳是保持健康和身体健康的好方法。
C1 noun /ˈdɛdlɒk/

deadlock

僵局
Meaning
a situation in which progress is impossible because of disagreement
Example
Negotiations reached a deadlock after neither side agreed to compromise.
谈判在双方都未同意妥协后陷入了僵局。
C2 noun /ˌɒn.əˌmæt.əˈpiː.ə/

onomatopoeia

拟声词
Meaning
The formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named.
Example
The word 'buzz' is an example of onomatopoeia.
‘buzz’ 这个词是拟声词的一个例子。
C1 noun /rəˈpɪdəti/

rapidity

迅速
Meaning
The quality of moving or happening quickly; swiftness or speed.
Example
The rapidity of technological change is astonishing.
技术变化的速度令人震惊。
C1 noun /ˈeɪ.peks/

apex

巅峰, 顶点
Meaning
The highest point or peak of something; the top or summit.
Example
He reached the apex of his career.
他达到了自己事业的巅峰。
B2 noun /ˈθiːsɪs/

thesis

论文
Meaning
A long piece of writing on a particular subject, usually for a degree at a university.
Example
She spent two years writing her doctoral thesis.
她花了两年时间写她的博士论文。
A1 noun /ˈθaʊzənd/

thousand

千
Meaning
the number equal to 10 hundred or 1,000
Example
There were a thousand people at the concert.
音乐会有一千人。
B2 noun /ˈvæn.ɪ.ti/

Vanity

虚荣
Meaning
excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements; the quality of being worthless or pointless
Example
Her vanity made her spend hours looking at herself in the mirror.
她的虚荣让她花了好几个小时在镜子前看自己。
C2 adjective /pʌŋkˈtɪliəs/

punctilious

一丝不苟
Meaning
Showing great attention to detail or correct behavior.
Example
She was punctilious in her attention to etiquette.
她对礼仪的关注非常一丝不苟。
C1 adjective /ˈfɔːrsəbl/

forcible

强行
Meaning
Done by force; using physical strength or power.
Example
The police made a forcible entry into the house.
警方强行进入了房屋。
C1 noun /məˈdɜːrnəti/

modernity

现代性
Meaning
The quality or condition of being modern; up-to-date ideas, practices, or style.
Example
The city’s architecture reflects both tradition and modernity.
这座城市的建筑反映了传统与现代性的结合。
B2 adjective /ɪkˈsprɛsɪv/

expressive

表达性
Meaning
Effectively conveying thought or feeling.
Example
Her eyes were so expressive that no words were needed.
她的眼睛如此表达性，以至于不需要任何话语。
C2 verb /ɪnˈdɛmnɪfaɪ/

indemnify

Meaning
to compensate someone for harm or loss; to secure against future damage or cost
Example
The insurance company agreed to indemnify the client for the damages.
C1 noun, adjective /dɪˈfiːtɪst/

defeatist

失败主义者
Meaning
A person who expects or is excessively ready to accept failure; showing a tendency to expect defeat.
Example
His defeatist attitude discouraged the rest of the team.
他的失败主义态度使队伍中的其他人感到灰心。
B2 noun /ˌrɪəlɪˈzeɪʃən/

realization

实现
Meaning
the act of becoming fully aware of something as a fact
Example
Her realization of the problem helped solve the issue.
她对问题的实现帮助解决了问题。