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C2 noun /nɪmf/

Nymph

水仙
Meaning
a mythological spirit of nature; a beautiful young woman in classical mythology
Example
The water nymph appeared by the moonlit lake.
水仙出现在月光下的湖边。
C2 verb /ˌæntɪˈsiːd/

antecede

先来
Meaning
to come before in time or order
Example
A short introduction usually antecedes the main text.
简短的介绍通常先于正文。
C2 verb /ɪnˈtɜːr/

inter

埋葬
Meaning
To bury a dead body in the ground.
Example
They decided to inter the soldier with full honors.
他们决定以完全的荣誉埋葬那位士兵。
C1 noun /jɛn/

yen

渴望
Meaning
A deep, strong desire or craving.
Example
She felt a strong yen to travel the world.
她感到强烈的渴望去环游世界。
C1 verb /ɪˈlɪsɪt/

elicit

引出
Meaning
To draw out a response, answer, or reaction from someone.
Example
The teacher’s question elicited thoughtful answers from the students.
老師的問題引發了學生的深思熟慮的回答。
C2 verb /ˈtæri/

tarry

耽搁
Meaning
To delay or linger; to stay longer than intended.
Example
Do not tarry, or you will miss the train.
不要耽搁，否则你会错过火车。
C2 noun /ˌɪnkænˈteɪʃən/

incantation

咒语
Meaning
a series of words used as a magic spell or charm
Example
The wizard chanted an incantation to summon the spirits.
巫师念了一段咒语来召唤灵魂。
C2 noun /ˌædjʊˈleɪʃən/

adulation

过度的赞美
Meaning
excessive admiration or flattery
Example
The singer enjoyed the adulation of her fans.
这位歌手享受了粉丝们的过度赞美。
B2 adverb /ˈkæʒ.u.ə.li/

Casually

随便地; 放松且非正式的方式
Meaning
in a relaxed and informal way; without much thought or preparation
Example
He casually mentioned that he was leaving.
他随便提到他要走了。
B2 noun/verb /skɔːrn/

scorn

Meaning
the feeling or expression of contempt or disdain; to treat with contempt
Example
She looked at him with open scorn.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈtʃælɪndʒd/

Unchallenged

无可争议的; 被接受的没有反对; 没有对手
Meaning
not disputed or questioned; accepted without opposition; having no rival
Example
He remained the unchallenged champion for five years.
他五年保持不败的冠军。
C1 noun /pəˈtɜːrnəti/

paternity

父亲身份
Meaning
The state of being someone's father.
Example
He demanded a paternity test to confirm his relationship with the child.
他要求进行亲子鉴定，以确认他与孩子的关系。
C2 adjective/noun /haɪˈbɜːrniən/

hibernian

爱尔兰的
Meaning
Relating to Ireland or the Irish.
Example
He enjoyed reading about Hibernian culture and history.
他喜欢阅读关于爱尔兰文化和历史的书籍。
C2 adjective /ˈdʒɜːrmɪnəl/

germinal

萌芽的
Meaning
Relating to the earliest stage of development.
Example
The idea was still in its germinal stage.
这个想法仍然处于它的萌芽阶段。
B1 noun /ˈtʃæmpiənʃɪp/

championship

锦标赛
Meaning
a competition to decide who is the best in a particular sport or activity.
Example
The championship will be held next month.
锦标赛将在下个月举行。
B1 adjective /ˈflek.sə.bəl/

Flexible

灵活的；容易适应的
Meaning
able to bend easily; adaptable to change; not rigid
Example
She has a flexible work schedule that allows her to work from home.
她有一个灵活的工作时间表，允许她在家工作。
B1 adjective /juːˈniːk/

Unique

独特的; 唯一的; 稀有的
Meaning
being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else
Example
Every snowflake is unique in its pattern.
每一片雪花在它的图案中都是独一无二的。
A2 verb /dəˈrɛkt/ or /daɪˈrɛkt/

direct

指导
Meaning
to manage or control the course of something; to give instructions
Example
She directed the team to complete the project on time.
她指示团队按时完成项目。
C2 adjective /ˈleɪ.tɪʃ/

latish

稍微晚一点
Meaning
Somewhat late; occurring or arriving later than usual but not very late.
Example
We arrived latish to the party but still caught most of the fun.
我们稍微晚一点到达了聚会，但仍然赶上了大部分的乐趣。
C1 adjective ˈzɛləs

zealous

热心的
Meaning
Having or showing great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective; fervent.
Example
The zealous volunteers worked tirelessly for the cause.
热心的志愿者们为事业不知疲倦地工作。
B2 noun /ˈkiːɒsk/

kiosk

报摊
Meaning
A small, open-fronted hut or cubicle from which newspapers, refreshments, tickets, etc., are sold.
Example
She bought a bottle of water from the kiosk near the station.
她在车站附近的报摊买了一瓶水。
A1 noun /ˈɑːnti/

aunty

阿姨
Meaning
the sister of one’s father or mother; a term of respectful address for an older woman, especially in South Asian usage
Example
My aunty lives near our house and often visits us.
我的阿姨住在我们家附近，经常来看我们。
B1 verb /ˈpʌnɪʃ/

punish

惩罚
Meaning
to give a penalty for wrongdoing; to discipline
Example
The teacher will punish students who cheat.
老师会惩罚作弊的学生。
C2 noun /ˈkrɪsəndəm/

christendom

基督教世界
Meaning
the worldwide body or community of Christians
Example
The news spread quickly across Christendom.
新闻迅速传播到整个基督教世界。
C1 adjective /ˈprɛdəˌtɔri/

predatory

掠食者/剥削者
Meaning
Relating to animals that prey on others; exploiting or victimizing others for personal gain.
Example
The predatory bird swooped down on its prey.
掠食性鸟类扑向它的猎物。
A2 preposition /sɪns/

since

自
Meaning
from a particular time in the past until now
Example
I have known her since childhood.
我从小就认识她。
C2 adjective /kwɪkˈsɑː.t̬ɪk/

quixotic

极端理想主义的、不切实际的和不实际的
Meaning
Extremely idealistic, unrealistic, and impractical.
Example
His quixotic dreams often led to disappointment.
他那些不切实际的梦想常常导致失望。
C2 adjective /blaɪð/

blithe

漫不经心
Meaning
Showing a casual and cheerful indifference considered improper or carefree happiness.
Example
She had a blithe disregard for the rules.
她对规则的漠视毫不在意。
B2 noun /ɪnˈθuziæst/

enthusiast

爱好者
Meaning
a person who is very interested in a particular activity or subject
Example
He is a football enthusiast and watches every match.
他是一个足球爱好者，看每一场比赛。
C1 noun /helm/

Helm

舵
Meaning
a tiller or wheel for steering a ship or boat; a position of leadership or control
Example
The experienced captain took the helm and expertly navigated the ship through the storm.
经验丰富的船长接管了舵，巧妙地将船只穿过风暴。
B2 adjective /ˈfæktʃuəl/

Factual

基于事实的; 真实的
Meaning
based on facts; accurate; true
Example
The report contains only factual information.
报告仅包含事实性的信息。
C1 noun /ˈfjuː.dʒə.tɪv/

Fugitive

逃犯
Meaning
a person who has escaped from a place or is in hiding, especially to avoid arrest
Example
The police launched a manhunt to capture the fugitive who escaped from prison.
警方展开了追捕行动，试图抓捕从监狱逃跑的逃犯。
B1 noun /muːd/

Mood

心情; 情绪;
Meaning
a temporary state of mind or feeling; atmosphere
Example
She was in a good mood after receiving the news.
她在收到消息后心情很好。
B2 noun /dɪˈfɛndər/

defender

防守者
Meaning
a person who protects someone or something from harm or attack
Example
The defender blocked the shot and saved the goal.
防守者挡住了射门并拯救了进球。
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。
B2 noun /ˌʌnəˌveɪləˈbɪləti/

unavailability

不可用性
Meaning
The state of being not available or not accessible.
Example
The unavailability of the manager caused a delay in the project.
经理的不可用性导致了项目的延误。
B1 adjective /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪk/

automatic

自动
Meaning
working by itself without direct human control
Example
This car has an automatic transmission.
这辆车有自动变速器。
B2 noun ˈæmbɪəns

ambience

氛围
Meaning
The character and atmosphere of a place.
Example
The restaurant's ambience was relaxed and inviting, perfect for a casual dinner.
餐厅的氛围轻松而宜人，非常适合休闲晚餐。
A1 adjective /ˈmɛni/

many

许多
Meaning
a large number of
Example
Many students attended the lecture.
许多学生参加了讲座。
B2 noun /ˈkwɪə.ri/

Query

查询; 问题;
Meaning
a question or inquiry; a request for information
Example
I have a query about the new policy changes in the company.
我有一个关于公司新政策变化的查询。
C1 noun /sɪv/

sieve

筛子
Meaning
a utensil with a mesh or perforated bottom, used for straining or sifting
Example
She used a sieve to strain the pasta.
她用筛子过滤意大利面。
B2 adjective /ˈvɜː.tʃu.əl/

Virtual

虚拟的
Meaning
almost or nearly as described, but not completely or according to strict definition; existing in essence or effect, though not in fact
Example
The virtual meeting allowed participants from different countries to collaborate.
虚拟会议使来自不同国家的参与者能够进行合作。
C1 noun /ˈtɒr.ənt/

Torrent

急流; 洪流
Meaning
a strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid; a sudden, violent, and copious outpouring
Example
The heavy rain created a torrent of water rushing down the mountain.
大雨造成了水流急速下山。
C1 adjective /pərˈsweɪdəbl̩/

persuadable

容易说服的
Meaning
capable of being convinced or influenced to do something
Example
She was easily persuadable when it came to trying new foods.
她在尝试新食物时很容易被说服。
B2 verb /ɪnˈkɔːrpəreɪt/

incorporate

合并
Meaning
to include something as part of a whole; to form a corporation
Example
The new design incorporates advanced technology.
新设计融合了先进技术。
C2 adjective /vəˈreɪʃəs/

veracious

真实的
Meaning
Truthful, honest; habitually speaking the truth.
Example
She gave a veracious account of what happened that day.
她给出了那天发生的事情的真实描述。
C1 noun ɪˌlæˈstɪs.ə.ti

elasticity

弹性
Meaning
The responsiveness of demand or supply to changes in price.
Example
The elasticity of demand for luxury goods is high.
奢侈品的需求弹性很高。
B2 adjective /ˈvɛriəbl/

Variable

可变的
Meaning
able to change; not consistent or having a fixed pattern
Example
The weather has been very variable this week.
这周的天气变化很大。
C1 noun ˈledʒ.ɪ.slə.tʃər

legislature

立法机关
Meaning
The legislative body of a country or state; the branch of government that makes laws.
Example
The legislature drafts laws for governance.
立法机关起草治理的法律。
C1 adjective + noun njuˈtrɪʃəs krɒps

nutritious crops

营养丰富的作物
Meaning
Plants or vegetables that are rich in nutrients and beneficial for health
Example
Winter vegetables are considered nutritious crops.
冬季蔬菜被认为是营养丰富的作物。
B2 noun /ˈdʒæn.ɪ.tər/

Janitor

清洁工, 看门人
Meaning
a person employed to clean and maintain a building; a caretaker
Example
The school janitor worked late every evening to ensure the classrooms were spotless.
学校的清洁工每天晚上都工作到很晚，以确保教室保持干净。
A2 adjective /ˈsəʊʃəl/

social

社交
Meaning
relating to society or its organization
Example
She has a very social personality and enjoys meeting new people.
她有一个非常社交的个性，喜欢与新朋友见面。
B2 noun sliːp ˌdɛprɪˈveɪʃən

sleep deprivation

睡眠不足
Meaning
The condition of not having enough sleep; lack of adequate sleep.
Example
Sleep deprivation can severely impact mental health.
睡眠不足可能严重影响心理健康。
B1 noun /blaʊz/

Blouse

女衬衫
Meaning
a woman's loose upper garment resembling a shirt
Example
She wore a beautiful silk blouse to the party.
她穿着一件美丽的丝绸女衬衫参加派对。
C1 noun /koʊˈhɪr.əns/

coherence

一致性
Meaning
The quality of being logical and consistent; forming a unified whole.
Example
The essay lacked coherence, making it hard to follow.
这篇文章缺乏一致性，难以理解。
C1 noun /hɪpˈnoʊsɪs/

hypnosis

催眠
Meaning
A trance-like state of consciousness usually induced by suggestion.
Example
She underwent hypnosis to overcome her fear of flying.
她进行了催眠，以克服她对飞行的恐惧。
B2 noun /ˌveəriˈeɪʃən/

Variation

变化; 改变; 状态或数量的差异
Meaning
a change or difference in condition, amount, or level; a different or distinct form or version of something
Example
There was a significant variation in temperature throughout the day.
白天温度变化显著。
C1 adjective /ˈɜːrθ.li/

Earthly

尘世的; 物质的; 世界的
Meaning
relating to the earth or human life; worldly; material rather than spiritual
Example
He focused on earthly pleasures rather than spiritual growth.
他专注于尘世的乐趣，而不是精神上的成长。
C1 adjective /ɔːˈtʌmnəl/

autumnal

秋天的
Meaning
relating to or characteristic of autumn; occurring in autumn
Example
The autumnal colors of red and gold filled the forest.
红色和金色的秋天的颜色填满了森林。
B2 adjective /ɪˈtɜː.nəl/

Eternal

永恒的; 无尽的; 不朽的; 永远
Meaning
lasting or existing forever; without end or beginning; everlasting
Example
Their love seemed eternal and unbreakable.
他们的爱似乎永恒且不可打破。
A1 noun /saɪd/

side

旁边
Meaning
a position to the left or right of something
Example
The store is on the side of the road.
商店位于路的旁边。
C1 noun ˈkɔː.pəs

corpus

用于语言分析和研究的大型语言数据集合
Meaning
A large collection of linguistic data used for language analysis and research.
Example
Linguists use a corpus to analyze language patterns.
语言学家使用语料库来分析语言模式。
B2 noun /ˈfʊtɪdʒ/

footage

视频录制
Meaning
a recorded film or video, especially one that is used for news or documentaries
Example
The footage of the protest was shown on television all day.
抗议的录像整天在电视上播放。
B2 noun /dɪˌskrɪm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Discrimination

歧视; 不公正待遇; 偏见
Meaning
the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people; recognition of difference
Example
The company was sued for racial discrimination in their hiring practices.
该公司因其招聘中存在种族歧视而被起诉。
C2 noun /ˈfɔːrˌpiːk/

forepeak

船头舱
Meaning
The compartment in the forward part of a ship, often used for storage.
Example
The sailors stored extra ropes in the forepeak.
水手们将额外的绳索存放在船头舱里。
C1 verb /ˈdɛnɪˌɡreɪt/

denigrate

贬低
Meaning
to criticize unfairly; to belittle or disparage someone or something
Example
He was quick to denigrate the achievements of his colleagues.
他很快就贬低了同事们的成就。
C1 noun ɪnˈflɛk.ʃən

inflection

语调变化
Meaning
The change in pitch or tone of voice when speaking for emphasis.
Example
His inflection kept the audience engaged.
他的语调让观众保持关注。
C1 noun /ˈdʒiː.nəs/

genus

属
Meaning
a category in biological classification ranking above species and below family
Example
The tiger belongs to the genus Panthera.
老虎属于豹属 Panthera。
C2 noun /ˈɪɡ.nəˌmɪn.i/

ignominy

耻辱
Meaning
Public shame, disgrace, or dishonor.
Example
He lived the rest of his life in ignominy after the scandal.
他在丑闻后余生都活在耻辱中。
A2 noun /θɔːt/

thought

思维
Meaning
an idea or opinion produced by thinking or considering something
Example
She had a sudden thought about the future.
她突然有了关于未来的想法。
C1 noun /ˌmɑːr.kɪ.təˈbɪl.ə.ti/

marketability

市场适销性
Meaning
The possibility of commercial success for a product or service
Example
The new product's marketability depends on consumer demand.
新产品的市场适销性取决于消费者的需求。
C2 verb /beɪt/

bate

减轻，抑制
Meaning
to lessen or restrain; to diminish the force or intensity of something
Example
He spoke with bated breath as he waited for the result.
他屏住呼吸等待结果时说道。
C2 noun /waɪl/

wile

狡猾, 欺骗
Meaning
A trick or clever scheme meant to deceive or outwit someone.
Example
He used every wile to win her trust.
他用了所有的狡猾来赢得她的信任。
C2 adjective /kænˈtæŋ.kər.əs/

cantankerous

脾气暴躁
Meaning
Bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative.
Example
The cantankerous old man complained about everything.
那个脾气暴躁的老人对一切都不满。
B1 noun /ˈlɪk.wɪd/

Liquid

液体
Meaning
a substance that flows freely but is of constant volume, having a consistency like that of water or oil
Example
Water is a liquid at room temperature.
水在常温下是液体。
C1 noun /ɪɡˈzuːbərəns/

exuberance

兴奋
Meaning
the quality of being full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness
Example
Her exuberance made the whole team feel motivated.
她的兴奋让整个团队感到鼓舞。
C1 noun /ˈwɪtʃ.krɑːft/

witchcraft

巫术
Meaning
the practice of magical skills, spells, and abilities
Example
In old times, many people believed in witchcraft.
在古代，许多人相信巫术。
B2 noun /ˈmʌð.ər.lænd/

Motherland

祖国; 祖国
Meaning
the country where one was born or has citizenship; homeland
Example
He always spoke fondly of his motherland.
他总是充满感情地谈论他的祖国。
B1 noun ˌɔː.ɡən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

organization

组织
Meaning
An organized group of people with a particular purpose, such as a business or government department.
Example
The organization was officially inaugurated in 2024.
该组织于2024年正式启用。
A2 verb /rɪˈplaɪ/

reply

回复
Meaning
to give an answer; to respond
Example
She replies to emails quickly.
她快速回复电子邮件。
A1 noun /ɡeɪm/

game

游戏
Meaning
An activity or sport played for amusement, competition, or skill.
Example
They played a football game in the afternoon.
他们下午踢了场足球比赛。
A2 adjective /miːn/

Mean

刻薄; 残忍; 令人讨厌
Meaning
unkind; cruel; nasty
Example
Don't be so mean to your little sister.
不要对你的小妹妹这么残忍。
C2 adjective, noun /bɪˈtroʊðd/

betrothed

订婚的
Meaning
Engaged to be married; a person who is engaged.
Example
She introduced him as her betrothed.
她把他介绍为她的未婚夫。
B1 noun /ˈspæroʊ/

Sparrow

麻雀
Meaning
small brown and grey bird commonly found in cities and towns
Example
The sparrow chirped cheerfully from the tree branch.
麻雀愉快地从树枝上啁啾。
C2 verb /ˈstʌltɪfaɪ/

stultify

使某人或某物显得愚蠢，或阻碍效率和热情
Meaning
to make someone or something appear foolish, or to hinder effectiveness and enthusiasm
Example
The repetitive tasks seemed to stultify the workers' creativity.
重复的任务似乎使工人的创造力变得迟钝。
B2 noun /dɪsˈɔːrdər/

disorder

紊乱
Meaning
A state of confusion or lack of order; also a medical or mental condition.
Example
The protest ended in disorder when the crowd became violent.
抗议活动在群众变得暴力后陷入了混乱。
C2 noun /ˈpɪərɪdʒ/

peerage

贵族身份
Meaning
the title or rank of a peer; the nobility as a group
Example
He was elevated to the peerage by the king.
他被国王提升为贵族身份。
A1 preposition /frəm/ or /frʌm/

from

从
Meaning
Used to indicate the starting point of a journey, action, or source.
Example
She came from Dhaka to visit her family.
她从达卡来探望她的家人。
B2 verb /ˌmɪsˈjuːz/

misuse

滥用
Meaning
To use something incorrectly or for the wrong purpose.
Example
Misusing social media profiles can harm relationships.
滥用社交媒体资料可能会破坏关系。
C1 verb /ɪɡˈzæspəˌreɪt/

exasperate

激怒
Meaning
to irritate or annoy intensely
Example
His constant complaints began to exasperate his coworkers.
他不断的抱怨开始让同事恼火。
C1 verb /dɪˈluːd/

delude

欺骗
Meaning
To mislead someone into believing something that is not true.
Example
He deluded himself into thinking he could win the race without training.
他欺骗自己认为自己可以不训练就赢得比赛。
C2 adjective /ˈfrɛtfəl/

fretful

焦虑的
Meaning
Feeling or showing distress or irritation.
Example
The baby was fretful all night and could not sleep.
宝宝整晚都很焦虑，无法入睡。
C1 noun /ɔːˈtɒmətən/

automaton

自动机器
Meaning
A machine that works automatically; also refers to a person who behaves like a machine, without thinking.
Example
He worked like an automaton, without showing any emotion.
他像自动机一样工作，没有表现出任何情感。
C1 verb /ˈsælvɪdʒ/

salvage

挽救
Meaning
To save something from loss, damage, or destruction.
Example
They managed to salvage some goods from the fire.
他们成功地从火灾中挽救了一些货物。
C2 verb /ˈlaɪ.ə.naɪz/

lionize

推崇
Meaning
to treat someone as a celebrity or give a lot of public attention
Example
The press began to lionize the young scientist after his discovery.
媒体开始在他的发现之后捧场那位年轻的科学家。
A2 noun /ˈɡrəʊsəri ʃɒp/

grocery shop

杂货店
Meaning
a retail store where food and everyday household items are sold
Example
She stopped by the grocery shop to buy vegetables and milk.
她去杂货店买蔬菜和牛奶。
C2 noun /ˈhoʊl.stər/

holster

枪套
Meaning
A holder or case for carrying a gun, typically worn on a belt or shoulder.
Example
The sheriff kept his revolver in a leather holster.
警长将他的左轮手枪放在皮革枪套里。
B2 noun /koʊl/

coal

煤炭
Meaning
a black or dark brown rock used as fuel, formed from decomposed plant matter
Example
The factory still uses coal as its main source of energy.
工厂仍然将煤炭作为其主要的能源来源。
C1 verb /eɪl/

ail

生病
Meaning
to be ill or suffer from a physical or mental problem; to trouble or afflict
Example
She has been ailing since last winter.
她从去年冬天开始一直生病。
B1 noun, verb /ˈbændɪdʒ/

bandage

绷带
Meaning
a strip of material used to cover or protect a wound; to cover or wrap a wound with such material
Example
The nurse carefully bandaged his injured arm.
护士给他受伤的手臂包扎了。
A2 adjective /wɪrd/

weird

奇怪
Meaning
suggesting something supernatural or very strange; unusual
Example
The movie had a weird ending that nobody expected.
电影有一个奇怪的结局，没有人预料到。
B2 noun ˌkɒn.ekˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

connectivity

连接性
Meaning
The state of being connected or interconnected; the capacity for the interconnection of platforms, systems, and applications.
Example
Improved connectivity boosts economic development.
改善的连接性促进了经济发展。
A2 noun /ˈkʌm.fərt/

Comfort

舒适; 安逸
Meaning
a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint; relief from distress or anxiety
Example
The soft sofa provided great comfort after a long day at work.
柔软的沙发在长时间工作后提供了极大的舒适感。
C2 verb /ɪmˈpɛnd/

impend

临近
Meaning
to be about to happen; to loom threateningly
Example
Dark clouds suggested that a storm was impeding.
乌云暗示着暴风雨即将来临。
A1 adverb /wen/

When

什么时候
Meaning
at what time; at the time that; during the time that
Example
When will you arrive at the station?
你什么时候到车站？
C1 adjective ˌɪn.trəˈspek.tɪv

introspective

内省的
Meaning
Characterized by or given to introspection; examining one's own thoughts and feelings.
Example
Writers tend to be highly introspective individuals.
作家通常是高度内省的人。
C1 noun /bɑːrˈbeəriən/

Barbarian

野蛮人; 未开化者;
Meaning
a person from an uncivilized group; someone who is cruel or brutal
Example
The ancient Romans considered anyone outside their empire to be barbarians.
古罗马人认为所有在他们帝国之外的人都是野蛮人。
C1 verb /bɪˈsiːdʒ/

besiege

围困
Meaning
to surround a place with armed forces to capture it; to overwhelm with requests or attention
Example
The city was besieged by enemy troops.
城市被敌军包围了。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpjʊər/

Impure

不纯
Meaning
contaminated; not clean; mixed with foreign substances
Example
The impure water caused health problems in the village.
不纯的水在村庄里引起了健康问题。
C1 adjective /ˈɛərˌtaɪt/

airtight

密封的
Meaning
Completely sealed so that no air can get in or out.
Example
Store the cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
将饼干存放在密封容器中，以保持其新鲜。
A1 noun /ruːm/

room

房间
Meaning
A space within a building enclosed by walls, floor, and ceiling
Example
She decorated her room with bright colors.
她用明亮的颜色装饰了她的房间。
C1 noun /ˌfɪɡjʊˈriːn/

figurine

小型装饰雕像
Meaning
a small ornamental statue or model of a human or animal
Example
She bought a porcelain figurine of a dancing ballerina.
她买了一尊舞蹈芭蕾舞者的瓷雕像。
B1 noun /ˌnæʃəˈnæləti/

nationality

国籍
Meaning
The status of belonging to a particular nation, either by birth or naturalization.
Example
Her nationality is Canadian, though she was born in France.
她的国籍是加拿大的，尽管她出生在法国。
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 verb /lɔːd/

laud

Meaning
To praise someone or something highly, especially in public.
Example
The critic lauded the actor's performance as a masterpiece.
C1 adjective rɪsk-ədˈʤɛstɪd

risk-adjusted

风险调整
Meaning
Modified or calibrated to account for risk factors in investment returns.
Example
Risk-adjusted returns consider both potential profit and loss.
风险调整后的回报同时考虑潜在的利润和损失。
A2 verb /dɪˈzaɪn/

design

Meaning
to plan and create something with a particular purpose or look
Example
She will design the new company logo.
C2 verb /lɪr/

leer

猥亵的目光
Meaning
To look at someone in an unpleasant, sly, or sexually suggestive way.
Example
He leered at her in a way that made her uncomfortable.
他用让她不舒服的方式看着她。
C1 noun /miːlˈjuː/

milieu

环境
Meaning
A person's social environment or surroundings.
Example
She grew up in an artistic milieu.
她在艺术的环境中长大。
C1 noun /ˈtraɪæd/

triad

三合会
Meaning
a group of three closely related people or things
Example
The project was managed by a triad of experts.
该项目由一个三人专家小组管理。
C2 adjective /səˈprɛsəbl̩/

suppressible

可抑制的
Meaning
capable of being restrained, controlled, or prevented
Example
The symptoms of the disease are suppressible with medication.
疾病的症状可以通过药物抑制。