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C1 verb əˈblɪt.ə.reɪt

obliterate

摧毁
Meaning
To destroy utterly; wipe out completely, to erase or remove something completely.
Example
The storm obliterated entire villages.
暴风雨摧毁了整个村庄。
C1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈbloʊn/

overblown

夸张
Meaning
excessively exaggerated or inflated
Example
The controversy was overblown by the media.
媒体过度夸大了争议。
C2 noun /ˈɒkjʊlɪst/

oculist

眼科医生
Meaning
An old-fashioned term for an eye doctor or ophthalmologist.
Example
The village oculist was known for treating various eye diseases.
村里的眼科医生以治疗各种眼病而闻名。
C1 adjective əʊˈpeɪk

opaque

不透明, 难以理解
Meaning
Not able to be seen through; not transparent; difficult to understand.
Example
The glass was too opaque to see through.
玻璃太不透明，无法看透。
C1 adjective /aʊtˈmoʊdɪd/

outmoded

过时的
Meaning
No longer in fashion or useful; outdated.
Example
That old computer is completely outmoded.
那台旧电脑完全过时了。
C1 verb /ˈɒp.tɪ.maɪz/

optimize

优化
Meaning
To make the best or most effective use of a situation, opportunity, or resource.
Example
The company is working to optimize its supply chain.
公司正在努力优化其供应链。
C1 noun /ˈoʊ.vər spɪl/

Over-spill

溢出
Meaning
the overflow of liquid from a container; excess that cannot be contained
Example
The overspill from the river flooded nearby farms.
河水溢出导致附近的农田被淹没。
C2 noun /ˈəʊpəs/

opus

创作作品
Meaning
A creative work, especially a large and important piece of music or art.
Example
The composer considered the symphony his greatest opus.
作曲家认为交响曲是他最大的创作作品。
B2 noun /ˈɒpəreɪtər/

operator

操作员
Meaning
a person who operates equipment, a business, or controls something
Example
The machine operator ensured that everything ran smoothly.
机器操作员确保一切顺利运行。
B2 noun /ˈɔr.fən/

Orphan

孤儿
Meaning
a child whose parents are dead; someone without protective support
Example
The orphan was adopted by a loving family.
孤儿被一户充满爱心的家庭收养了。
B2 noun /ˈaʊt.saɪ.dər/

Out-sider

局外人
Meaning
a person who does not belong to a particular group; someone not accepted by a group
Example
As an outsider, he found it difficult to understand their traditions.
作为外人，他发现很难理解他们的传统。
B2 noun /ˈoʊvərpæs/

overpass

立交桥
Meaning
A bridge that carries one road or railway over another.
Example
The new overpass reduced traffic congestion in the city.
新的立交桥减少了城市的交通拥堵。
C2 adjective /ɔːrˈθɑːɡənl/

orthogonal

正交
Meaning
at right angles; independent or unrelated
Example
In mathematics, two vectors are orthogonal if their dot product is zero.
在数学中，如果两个向量的点积为零，它们就是正交的。
C1 adjective /əˈkʌlt/

occult

奥秘的
Meaning
Relating to mysterious, supernatural, or magical powers and practices.
Example
She had always been fascinated by the occult and its hidden knowledge.
她一直对奥科尔特及其隐藏的知识感到着迷。
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。
B2 noun /ˈaʊtskɜːrts/

outskirts

城市边缘
Meaning
The outer parts of a town or city, away from the center.
Example
They moved to the outskirts of the city for a quieter life.
他们为了更安静的生活搬到了城市的边缘。
B1 verb /əˈkɜːr/

occur

发生
Meaning
to happen or take place; to be found or present
Example
The accident occurred at the intersection during rush hour.
事故发生在高峰时段的交叉口。
B2 noun /əˈpoʊ.nənt/

Opponent

对手; 竞争者
Meaning
a person who disagrees with or resists a proposal or practice; someone who competes against another
Example
The chess player defeated his strongest opponent.
象棋选手击败了他最强的对手。
C1 verb /aʊst/

oust

驱逐
Meaning
To remove someone from a position or place of power or authority.
Example
The rebels ousted the dictator from power.
叛乱者将独裁者赶下台。
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 noun /ˈoʊ.kəm/

oakum

旧绳纤维
Meaning
loose fibers obtained by untwisting old ropes, used for caulking ships
Example
The shipbuilders used oakum to seal the gaps in the wooden planks.
造船工人使用欧卡姆来密封木板之间的缝隙。
C2 adjective /ɒmˈnɪp.ə.tənt/

omnipotent

全能
Meaning
Having unlimited power; able to do anything; all-powerful.
Example
In many religions, God is considered omnipotent.
在许多宗教中，上帝被认为是全能的。
A1 adjective /ˈʌðər/

other

其他
Meaning
used to refer to something different from the one already mentioned or known
Example
I don't want this one, I will take the other one.
我不想要这个，我会拿另一个。
C2 noun /ɒmˈnɪʃəns/

omniscience

全知
Meaning
the state of knowing everything
Example
The novel's narrator has an air of omniscience, revealing every character's thoughts.
小说的叙述者具有全知的气质，揭示每个角色的想法。
A2 noun /ˈɒm.lət/

Omelet

煎蛋饼
Meaning
a dish made from beaten eggs cooked in a frying pan and often folded around a filling
Example
She made a cheese omelet for breakfast.
她做了一个奶酪煎蛋饼作为早餐。
C1 adjective /ˈaʊt.kɑːst/

Outcast

被排斥的人
Meaning
rejected by society; excluded person
Example
He felt like an outcast in his new school.
他在新学校里感觉自己像一个被排斥的人。
B1 noun ˌɒpəˈtjuːnɪtiz

opportunities

机会
Meaning
A set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something; chances for advancement or success.
Example
Opportunities for jobs decreased.
工作的机会减少了。
B2 noun /ˌoʊ.vɚˈkraʊ.dɪŋ/

overcrowding

过度拥挤
Meaning
Excessive crowd or packed condition, having more people or vehicles in a place than the approved capacity.
Example
The subway system suffers from severe overcrowding during peak hours.
地铁系统在高峰时段面临严重的过度拥挤。
B2 noun ˈəʊnəʃɪp

ownership

所有权
Meaning
The act, state, or right of possessing something; legal title to something.
Example
Ownership of resources was crucial.
资源的所有权至关重要。
C2 noun /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnɪzəm/

opportunism

机会主义
Meaning
The practice of taking advantage of opportunities regardless of principles or ethics.
Example
His decision was driven by opportunism, not values.
他的决定是由机会主义驱动的，而不是由价值观驱动的。
B1 noun /ˈɑb.stə.kəl/

Obstacle

障碍
Meaning
something that blocks or makes progress difficult; a barrier
Example
Bad weather was the main obstacle to our journey.
坏天气是我们旅行的主要障碍。
B2 noun /ˈɒkjʊpənt/

occupant

乘客
Meaning
A person who resides in or is present in a house, vehicle, seat, or place.
Example
The car had three occupants at the time of the accident.
事故发生时，车上有三名乘客。
C2 adjective /əbˈtruːsɪv/

obtrusive

干扰的
Meaning
noticeable in an unpleasant or unwelcome way; intrusive
Example
The advertisement was so obtrusive that it ruined the user’s experience.
广告如此显眼，以至于破坏了用户体验。
B2 noun /ˈɒfərɪŋ/

offering

提供
Meaning
something that is given, especially as a gift or contribution
Example
The company’s latest offering is an eco-friendly car.
公司的最新产品是一款环保汽车。
B2 noun /ˌɔː.ri.enˈteɪ.ʃən/

orientation

定向
Meaning
the process of becoming familiar with a new situation or environment
Example
The company provides an orientation for all new employees.
公司为所有新员工提供定向培训。
B2 noun /ˈaʊt.laɪn/

Outline

大纲; 轮廓; 摘要
Meaning
a general description or plan showing the essential features of something; the main points
Example
The teacher provided an outline of the course syllabus.
老师提供了课程大纲。
C2 noun /ɑːlˈfækʃən/

olfaction

嗅觉
Meaning
The sense of smell; the process of detecting and perceiving odors.
Example
Dogs have a highly developed sense of olfaction.
狗的嗅觉非常发达。
B2 adjective /əˈpəʊzd/

opposed

反对的
Meaning
being against or in disagreement with something
Example
She is strongly opposed to animal testing.
她坚决反对动物实验。
C1 noun /ˈoʊvərˌsiːər/

overseer

监督员
Meaning
a person who supervises work or workers; a manager
Example
The overseer made sure the workers followed safety rules.
监督员确保工人遵守安全规则。
C2 adjective /ˈoʊ.vɔɪd/

ovoid

卵形
Meaning
egg-shaped; resembling an oval or ellipse
Example
The artist painted an ovoid shape in the center of the canvas.
艺术家在画布中心画了一个卵形的形状。
B2 verb /əbˈteɪn/

obtain

获得
Meaning
to get or acquire something
Example
You need to obtain a visa before traveling abroad.
你需要在出国前获得签证。
C1 adjective /əˈblɪɡ.ə.tɔː.ri/

obligatory

强制的
Meaning
Required by a legal, moral, or other rule; compulsory.
Example
Wearing a seatbelt is obligatory in most countries.
在大多数国家，系安全带是强制的。
B1 verb অকার্স

occurs

发生
Meaning
Happens or takes place, especially as a result of something.
Example
Snowfall occurs in regions with freezing temperatures.
在气温低于零度的地区会发生降雪。
C2 noun /ˈɔːrɪndʒfɪn ˈleɪbiːoʊ/

Orangefin labeo

橙鳍鲤
Meaning
a freshwater fish species native to South Asian rivers, commonly found in Bangladesh and India
Example
The orangefin labeo is an important food fish in Bangladesh.
橙鳍鲤是孟加拉国重要的食用鱼。
C1 noun /əbˈdʒɛktər/

objector

反对者
Meaning
a person who expresses opposition or disapproval to something
Example
The objector raised his concerns during the town meeting.
反对者在市议会会议中表达了他的关切。
C1 noun /ɔːr/

Oar

桨
Meaning
a long pole with a flat blade used to row a boat
Example
He dipped the oar into the water and pulled the boat forward.
他将桨浸入水中并拉动船向前。
C2 noun /ˌɑːbdʒərˈɡeɪʃən/

objurgation

严厉的斥责
Meaning
a harsh scolding or strong rebuke
Example
His misconduct earned him a severe objurgation from the manager.
他的不当行为让他受到了经理的严厉斥责。
B2 noun /ˈɑp.tə.mɪst/

Optimist

乐观主义者
Meaning
a person who tends to be hopeful and confident about the future; someone who sees the good side of things
Example
As an optimist, she always believed things would improve.
作为乐观主义者，她一直相信事情会变得更好。
C1 noun /ˈɒf.sprɪŋ/

offspring

后代
Meaning
a person's child or children; an animal's young
Example
The bird carefully fed its offspring.
那只鸟小心地喂养了它的后代。
C1 verb ˈɔː.kɪ.streɪ.tɪd

orchestrated

精心策划
Meaning
Planned or coordinated carefully and deliberately.
Example
The attacks were orchestrated with precision.
袭击被精确地策划了。
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 noun /əˈblɪkwɪti/

obliquity

歪曲
Meaning
Deviation from moral or usual conduct; indirectness or lack of straightforwardness.
Example
The politician was criticized for the obliquity of his answers.
那位政治家因其回答的歪曲性而受到批评。
B1 noun /əˈkeɪ.ʒən/

Occasion

场合; 特殊事件
Meaning
a particular time or instance of an event; a special celebration
Example
Their wedding was a joyous occasion.
他们的婚礼是一个喜庆的场合。
C1 noun /ˈɔːrθədɑːksi/

orthodoxy

正统
Meaning
traditional or generally accepted beliefs and practices
Example
The religious leader defended the orthodoxy of the faith.
宗教领袖捍卫了信仰的正统性。
B2 noun/verb /ˈaʊtreɪdʒ/

outrage

愤怒
Meaning
A strong feeling of anger and shock; to arouse anger or shock.
Example
The unfair decision caused public outrage.
不公正的决定引起了公众的愤怒。
B2 verb /ˈɒkjʊpaɪ/

occupy

占据
Meaning
to take up space or time; to live or work in a place
Example
The new family will occupy the house next month.
新家庭将于下个月入住这所房子。
B2 adjective /ˈɒp.ʃən.əl/

Optional

可选的
Meaning
not compulsory; left to choice
Example
Wearing a tie is optional for this event.
穿领带是这个活动的可选项。
C1 verb ˈɔːr.kɪ.streɪt

orchestrate

协调
Meaning
To plan or coordinate the elements of (a situation) to produce a desired effect, especially surreptitiously.
Example
He skillfully orchestrated the entire event.
他巧妙地策划了整个活动。
C1 adjective /əbˈnɒkʃəs/

Obnoxious

令人讨厌的；惹人厌的；极其讨厌的
Meaning
extremely unpleasant; offensive; annoying
Example
His obnoxious behavior at the party annoyed everyone.
他在聚会上的令人讨厌的举止惹恼了在场的每一个人。
B1 adjective /əˈkeɪ.ʒən.əl/

Occasional

偶然的
Meaning
occurring infrequently or irregularly; happening from time to time
Example
She enjoys occasional walks in the park.
她喜欢在公园里偶尔散步。
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈduː/

overdo

做得过火
Meaning
to do something too much; to exaggerate or carry to excess
Example
Don't overdo the exercise on your first day at the gym.
第一天去健身房时不要运动过度。
C1 noun /ɒpˈtɒmətri/

optometry

验光学
Meaning
The practice or profession of examining the eyes and prescribing corrective lenses.
Example
She studied optometry at the university to become an eye specialist.
她在大学学习验光学，成为一名眼科专家。
B2 noun /ˌɒpəˈzɪʃən/

opposition

反对
Meaning
the action of opposing or resisting something
Example
The opposition to the new law was strong.
对新法律的反对很强烈。
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。
C1 adjective /ˌaʊtˈlændɪʃ/

outlandish

奇异
Meaning
Looking or sounding bizarre or unfamiliar; strange.
Example
He wore an outlandish costume to the festival.
他穿着一件奇异的服装参加了节日。
B2 noun /ˈoʊ.dər/

Odour

气味
Meaning
a distinctive smell, especially an unpleasant one
Example
The odour of fresh bread filled the kitchen.
新鲜面包的气味充满了厨房。
A1 preposition /ɒn/

on

在
Meaning
physically in contact with and supported by a surface
Example
The book is on the table.
书在桌子上。
C1 adjective /əbˈzɜːrvənt/

Observant

观察力强的
Meaning
quick to notice things; watchful; attentive
Example
The observant detective noticed every small detail at the crime scene.
观察力强的侦探注意到了犯罪现场的每个细节。
A2 preposition /ˈɒntu/

onto

在…上
Meaning
moving to a position on the surface of something
Example
She jumped onto the table to get the book.
她跳到桌子上去拿书。
C1 adjective /ˈɒm.ɪ.nəs/

Ominous

不祥的; 威胁的
Meaning
giving the impression that something bad will happen; threatening; foreboding
Example
The dark clouds looked ominous before the storm.
暴风雨前，黑云看起来预示着灾难。
C2 verb /ˈɑːbvieɪt/

obviate

消除
Meaning
To remove a need or difficulty; to prevent or avoid something.
Example
This new system obviates the need for manual data entry.
这个新系统消除了手动输入数据的需要。
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。
B2 noun /ˈɔːrnəmənt/

ornament

装饰品
Meaning
A decorative object that adds beauty to something.
Example
The Christmas tree was decorated with colorful ornaments.
圣诞树上装饰着五颜六色的装饰品。
C1 adjective ˈɒb.stɪ.nət

obstinate

固执
Meaning
Refusing to change one's mind or accept others' advice easily.
Example
He remained obstinate despite the logical arguments.
尽管有逻辑上的辩论，他依然固执。
B2 noun /ɔːrˈɡæn.ɪk ˈfɑːr.mɪŋ/

organic farming

有机农业
Meaning
Farming method that avoids synthetic chemicals and fertilizers, using natural methods instead.
Example
Organic farming improves soil health and reduces pollution.
有机农业改善了土壤健康并减少了污染。
B1 noun ˈɒk.sɪ.dʒən

oxygen

氧气。无色、无味的气体，是生命必不可少的成分。
Meaning
A colorless, odorless reactive gas, the chemical element of atomic number 8 and the life-supporting component of the air.
Example
Oxygen is vital for life.
氧气对生命至关重要。
C2 adjective /ˈɑːsɪˌfaɪd/

ossified

变成骨头，僵硬
Meaning
Turned into bone or become rigid; unwilling to change.
Example
The company had an ossified management structure that resisted innovation.
该公司有一个僵化的管理结构，抵制创新。
C2 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈwiːnɪŋ/

overweening

过度自负
Meaning
excessively arrogant or prideful
Example
His overweening pride cost him many friends.
他过度的自豪让他失去了许多朋友。
C1 adverb /ˈaʊtwədli/

Outwardly

表面上; 外观上;
Meaning
on the surface; externally; in appearance
Example
Outwardly, he seemed calm, but inside he was nervous.
表面上，他看起来很冷静，但内心却很紧张。
C2 verb /ˈɑːblɪˌɡeɪt/

obligate

强迫
Meaning
to bind legally or morally; to compel someone to do something
Example
The contract obligates the company to provide timely service.
合同使公司有义务提供及时服务。
A2 adjective /ˈaʊtdɔːr/

outdoor

户外
Meaning
situated, existing, or done outside a building
Example
We planned an outdoor picnic for the weekend.
我们计划了一个户外野餐，周末进行。
C1 noun /ˈaʊtˌkraɪ/

outcry

抗议
Meaning
A strong expression of public anger or disapproval.
Example
The decision sparked an outcry among the citizens.
这个决定在市民中引发了抗议。
C1 verb /ˌaʊtˈstrɛtʃ/

outstretch

伸展
Meaning
To extend or stretch something outward.
Example
He outstretched his hand to help her up.
他伸出手来帮助她站起来。
B1 noun /ˈɒbstəkəlz/

obstacles

障碍
Meaning
Things that block one's way or prevent or hinder progress.
Example
Obstacles in life can often lead to valuable lessons.
生活中的障碍常常导致宝贵的教训。
B2 noun /oʊˈbiː.di.əns/

Obedience

服从
Meaning
compliance with an order, request, or law; submission to authority
Example
Children should show obedience to their parents.
孩子们应该对父母表现出服从。
C2 adjective /əˈprəʊ.bri.əs/

opprobrious

侮辱性的
Meaning
Expressing strong criticism or scorn.
Example
He made opprobrious remarks about his opponent.
他对对手做出了侮辱性评论。
B2 adjective /aʊtˈstændɪŋ/

outstanding

杰出
Meaning
extremely good or impressive; not yet resolved or paid
Example
She received an award for her outstanding performance.
她因出色的表现获得了奖项。
C1 noun /ˌəʊvərɪksˌplɔɪˈteɪʃən/

overexploitation

过度开发
Meaning
The unsustainable use of natural resources at a rate that exceeds their ability to regenerate, leading to depletion and environmental degradation.
Example
Overexploitation of natural resources leads to environmental degradation.
过度开发自然资源会导致环境退化。
C1 noun /ˈɔːrkɪd/

Orchid

兰花
Meaning
a diverse family of flowering plants known for their exotic and often fragrant flowers
Example
The white orchid on the windowsill bloomed for months.
窗台上的白色兰花开了好几个月。
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。
C1 noun ˌɒp.tɪ.maɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

optimization

优化
Meaning
Improving processes to increase performance and efficiency.
Example
SEO optimization helps websites rank higher on search engines.
SEO优化帮助网站在搜索引擎中排名更高。
C2 noun ˈɒpjʊləns

opulence

奢华
Meaning
Great wealth or luxuriousness.
Example
The opulence of the mansion was evident in its ornate furnishings.
大厦的奢华体现在其华丽的家具中。
C1 adjective /ˌɔː.riˈen.təl/

Oriental

与东亚国家相关的；东方的
Meaning
relating to the countries of East Asia; eastern
Example
The museum has a beautiful collection of oriental art.
博物馆收藏有美丽的东方艺术作品。
A2 adjective /əˈlɪmpɪk/

olympic

奥林匹克
Meaning
related to the Olympic Games, a major international sporting event
Example
She trained hard to compete in the Olympic Games.
她努力训练，为了参加奥林匹克运动会。
C2 adjective /ˌoʊpəˈlɛsənt/

opalescent

欧泊色的
Meaning
showing or reflecting a milky, iridescent light like an opal
Example
The opalescent sky glowed with shades of pink and blue.
欧泊色的天空闪烁着粉色和蓝色的色调。
B2 noun /ˈaʊtlet/

outlet

出口
Meaning
a means by which something is released, expressed, or distributed
Example
Art is a great outlet for emotions.
艺术是情感的一个极好的出口。
B2 adjective; verb (past participle) /ˈɒkjʊpaɪd/

occupied

被占用的；被占领的
Meaning
being in use or taken; filled or lived in; controlled or held by force
Example
The room is occupied, so please wait outside.
房间被占用，请在外面等候。
A2 adjective/adverb /ˈɒnˌlaɪn/

online

在线
Meaning
connected to or available through the internet
Example
I prefer shopping online rather than going to stores.
我更喜欢网上购物，而不是去商店。
C1 adjective /əbˈstrʌk.tɪv/

Obstructive

阻碍性的
Meaning
deliberately creating difficulties or preventing progress; hindering or blocking something
Example
The obstructive policies hindered economic growth.
这些阻碍性的政策阻碍了经济增长。
B1 adjective /ˈaʊtər/

outer

外部
Meaning
situated on or toward the outside; external
Example
The outer layer of the jacket is waterproof.
夹克的外层是防水的。
B2 noun /əbˈzɜːvər/

observer

观察者
Meaning
a person who watches or notices something
Example
The observer took notes during the meeting.
观察者在会议期间做了笔记。
B2 noun /əbˈsɛʃən/

obsession

痴迷
Meaning
An idea, thought, or concern that continually preoccupies or intrudes on a person's mind.
Example
His obsession with success drove him to work day and night.
他对成功的痴迷促使他日夜工作。
B2 verb /əˈfend/

offend

冒犯
Meaning
to cause displeasure or resentment; to hurt someone's feelings
Example
His rude comments offended many people at the meeting.
他的粗鲁评论冒犯了会议上的许多人。
A1 adjective /oʊld/

old

旧的
Meaning
having lived for a long time; not new or young
Example
He still drives his old car.
他仍然开着他的旧车。
C1 adverb /ˈɒp.tɪ.məl.i/

optimally

最优地
Meaning
In the most effective or efficient way possible.
Example
Tasks should be allocated optimally for maximum output.
任务应当最优地分配，以实现最大产出。
C1 adjective /ˌəʊ.vərˈɑː.tʃɪŋ/

overarching

总体, 包容, 全面
Meaning
Comprehensive or all-embracing; forming an arch over something.
Example
The overarching theme of the book is human resilience.
这本书的总体主题是人类的韧性。
B2 noun /ˈɒt.ər/

Otter

水獺
Meaning
a mammal with webbed feet that lives near water and feeds on fish
Example
The playful otter swam gracefully in the river.
顽皮的水獺优雅地在河里游泳。
C2 noun /ˌɔːrdɪˈneɪʃən/

ordination

任职
Meaning
The ceremony of conferring holy orders or official religious authority.
Example
The church held a special service for the ordination of new priests.
教堂为新神父举行了一个特别的服务，进行圣职任命。
C2 noun /ˌɔːrnɪˈθɒlədʒɪst/

ornithologist

鸟类学家
Meaning
a scientist who studies birds
Example
The ornithologist spent years studying migratory birds.
这位鸟类学家花了多年时间研究迁徙鸟类。
C2 adjective /ˈoʊ.pən ˈhæn.dɪd/

Open-handed

慷慨的; 自由的
Meaning
Generous; liberal; giving freely;
Example
He is very open-handed with his money and always helps those in need.
他对自己的钱非常慷慨，总是帮助有需要的人。
C2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈliːp/

overleap

跳过
Meaning
To jump over something; to omit or disregard something.
Example
He managed to overleap the fence easily.
他轻松地越过了栅栏。
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈteɪk/

overtake

超过
Meaning
to catch up with and pass someone or something; to surpass
Example
The runner managed to overtake his competitor in the final lap.
跑步者在最后一圈超过了他的竞争对手。
C1 noun /ˈɒktəɡən/

octagon

八边形
Meaning
A polygon with eight sides and eight angles.
Example
The stop sign is shaped like an octagon.
停车标志呈八边形。
B2 noun ˈoʊzoʊn dɪˈpliʃən

ozone depletion

臭氧消耗
Meaning
The reduction in the amount of ozone in the Earth's stratosphere, leading to increased UV radiation.
Example
Ozone depletion increases UV radiation.
臭氧消耗增加了紫外线辐射。
C2 noun /ˈɑːbəlɪsk/

obelisk

方尖碑
Meaning
A tall, four-sided, narrow tapering monument with a pyramid-shaped top.
Example
The ancient Egyptians built obelisks to honor their gods.
古埃及人建造了方尖碑来纪念他们的神。
B1 adjective /ˌoʊld ˈfæʃənd/

old-fashioned

过时的
Meaning
not modern; belonging to an earlier time
Example
He still wears an old-fashioned hat.
他仍然戴着一顶过时的帽子。
C1 adjective /ˌaʊtˈspoʊkən/

Outspoken

直言不讳
Meaning
frank; speaking directly
Example
She is known for being outspoken about social issues.
她因直言不讳地谈论社会问题而闻名。
C1 noun/verb /ˈoʊvərˌhæŋ/

overhang

悬垂
Meaning
To extend outward and hang over something; a projecting part.
Example
The roof overhang provides shade in the summer.
屋顶的悬垂部分在夏天提供阴凉。
A1 preposition, adverb /ˈoʊvər/

over

在…上面
Meaning
across, on top of, or beyond
Example
The book is lying over the table.
书在桌子上面。
B2 adjective /ˈɒnɡəʊɪŋ/

ongoing

进行中
Meaning
continuing; still in progress
Example
The ongoing project will finish next month.
进行中的项目将在下个月完成。
B1 verb /ˈɒpəreɪt/

operate

操作
Meaning
to function; to control or manage; to perform surgery
Example
The surgeon will operate on the patient tomorrow.
外科医生明天将为病人做手术。