B2 adjective, verb /əbˈskjʊr/

obscure

模糊

Meaning

Not clearly expressed or understood; to make something difficult to see or understand.

Example

The meaning of the poem was obscure to most readers.

诗的意义对大多数读者来说是模糊的。

B2 adjective /ˈɡreɪs.fəl/

Graceful

优雅的; 平滑的; 精致的; 具有优美的动作或举止

Meaning

elegant; smooth; refined; having beauty of movement or manner

Example

The dancer moved with graceful elegance.

舞者优雅地移动。

A2 verb /bɜːrn/

burn

燃烧

Meaning

to be on fire; to damage with fire or heat

Example

The candle will burn for several hours.

蜡烛将燃烧几个小时。

B1 noun /ˈsɛntɪˌmiːtər/

centimeter

厘米

Meaning

A metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter.

Example

The table is 120 centimeters long.

桌子长120厘米。

A2 noun/adjective /ˈlɪvɪŋ/

living

生活 / 生计

Meaning

the state of being alive; or a way of earning money

Example

He makes his living as a teacher.

他以教师的身份谋生。

C1 noun /ˈpɪntʃərz/

pinchers

钳子

Meaning

a tool used for gripping or squeezing objects

Example

Use the pinchers to remove the hot coal safely.

使用拼钳安全地取下热煤。

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。

C1 noun /ˈflɔː.rə/

flora

在特定地区或栖息地中发现的植物生命

Meaning

The plant life found in a particular region or habitat.

Example

The Amazon rainforest is home to a vast flora diversity.

亚马逊雨林是丰富的植物群多样性的家园。

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。

A2 verb /kəˈlɛkt/

collect

收集

Meaning

to gather together; to accumulate items

Example

I collect stamps as a hobby.

我把收集邮票作为一种爱好。

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。

B2 noun ˈmʌltiˌtɑːskɪŋ

multitasking

多任务处理

Meaning

The performance of more than one task at the same time

Example

Multitasking reduces efficiency.

多任务处理降低了效率。

C1 adjective /ɪmˈprɒbəbl/

improbable

不太可能的

Meaning

Not likely to be true or to happen.

Example

It seems improbable that he will arrive on time.

看起来他准时到达的可能性很小。

C1 noun /ˈfɔːr.tɪ.tjuːd/

fortitude

坚韧

Meaning

Courage in pain or adversity; mental and emotional strength in facing difficulty.

Example

She faced adversity with great fortitude.

她以巨大的勇气面对困境。

B2 adjective /dɪˈsɛndənt/

descendent

下降的

Meaning

Moving downward; going down or descending.

Example

The river followed a descendent course toward the valley.

河流沿着向下的河道朝着山谷流去。

C2 adjective /sɛpˈtɛnɪəl/

septennial

每七年一次

Meaning

Occurring every seven years.

Example

The festival is a septennial tradition in the village.

这个节日是村里每七年一次的传统。

B2 adjective + noun ˈpraɪməri əbˈdʒektɪv

primary objective

主要目标

Meaning

The main goal or chief aim of an activity, project, or endeavor.

Example

The primary objective of the event was to promote recycling.

该活动的主要目标是推广回收。

C1 verb /ˈbædʒər/

badger

烦扰, 打扰

Meaning

To repeatedly ask or annoy someone with demands or questions.

Example

The reporter kept badgering the politician with questions.

记者不断用问题打扰政治人物。

A2 adverb /ˈnɪərbaɪ/

Near-by

附近; 在附近

Meaning

close to; not far away; in the neighborhood

Example

There is a grocery store nearby.

附近有一家杂货店。

C2 adjective /ˌaɪ.kə.nəˈklæs.tɪk/

iconoclastic

特指攻击或拒绝已建立的信仰、传统或价值观

Meaning

Characterized by attacking or rejecting cherished beliefs, traditions, or established values.

Example

Her iconoclastic views challenged the conventional wisdom of the industry.

她的偶像破坏主义观点挑战了行业的传统智慧。

A1 adjective /kwɪk/

Quick

快速

Meaning

fast; rapid; swift; happening in a short time

Example

She gave a quick answer to the teacher's question.

她对老师的问题给出了快速的回答。

B2 verb /ˈbjuːtɪfaɪ/

beautify

美化

Meaning

to make something more beautiful or attractive

Example

The city plans to beautify the old park with trees and lights.

这座城市计划用树木和灯光美化旧公园。

B1 noun /ˈɡæðərɪŋ/

gathering

聚会

Meaning

a meeting or assembly of people for a particular purpose

Example

We attended a family gathering last weekend.

我们上周末参加了一个家庭聚会。

B2 adverb /ˌɪndəˈrɛktli/

indirectly

间接地

Meaning

in a way that is not direct; through an intermediate means or influence

Example

The policy affected small businesses indirectly.

该政策间接地影响了小企业。

B2 noun /ˈpær.ə.daɪs/

Paradise

天堂; 完美幸福的地方或状态; 理想的地方

Meaning

heaven; a place or state of perfect happiness; an ideal or perfect place

Example

The tropical island was like paradise for the tourists.

热带岛屿对游客来说就像天堂一样。

C2 noun /ˈvæsəl/

vassal

附庸

Meaning

A person or country in a subordinate position to another, especially in feudal times under a lord.

Example

The king granted land to his vassal in return for loyalty and service.

国王为他的附庸提供土地，以换取忠诚和服务。

B1 noun /ədˈvaɪzər/

adviser

顾问

Meaning

a person who gives advice, especially in a professional or official role

Example

He works as a financial adviser at a bank.

他在一家银行担任金融顾问。

C2 adjective /ˈlæk.rɪ.moʊs/

lachrymose

流泪的，悲伤的

Meaning

tearful or given to weeping; sad and mournful

Example

The movie's lachrymose ending left the audience in tears.

电影的悲伤结局让观众泪流满面。

C2 noun /wɛlp/

whelp

小狗

Meaning

a young offspring of a dog or other carnivorous mammal; sometimes used to mean an impudent young person

Example

The farmer found a wolf whelp hiding near the barn.

农民在谷仓附近发现了一只藏起来的狼崽。

C2 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈmænd/

countermand

撤销命令

Meaning

to revoke or cancel an order or command

Example

The general countermanded the previous orders immediately.

将军立即取消了先前的命令。

B2 adjective /sɪmˈbɒlɪk/

symbolic

象征性的

Meaning

serving as a symbol or representing something else

Example

The dove is symbolic of peace and freedom.

鸽子是和平与自由的象征。

B1 adjective /ˈmɑːrvələs/

marvelous

精彩

Meaning

Causing great wonder or delight; extraordinary.

Example

She gave a marvelous performance on stage.

她在舞台上的表演非常精彩。

B2 noun /kɒk/

Cock

公鸡

Meaning

an adult male chicken

Example

The cock crowed loudly at dawn to wake everyone up.

公鸡在黎明时分大声啼叫，唤醒了所有人。

C1 noun /əˈluːʒən/

allusion

暗示

Meaning

An indirect reference to something without mentioning it explicitly.

Example

Her story contained an allusion to a famous myth.

她的故事包含了对一个著名神话的暗示。

A1 noun /ˈɪntənet/

internet

全球计算机网络

Meaning

A global computer network providing a variety of information and communication facilities.

Example

The internet has revolutionized the way we access information.

互联网彻底改变了我们获取信息的方式。

B2 noun /ˈriːzənɪŋ/

reasoning

推理

Meaning

the process of thinking about something in a logical way in order to form a conclusion or judgment

Example

Her reasoning for leaving was clear and logical.

她离开的推理是清晰和合逻辑的。

A2 verb /weɪst/

waste

浪费

Meaning

To use or spend carelessly, extravagantly, or to no purpose.

Example

Social media often leads to wasting valuable time.

社交媒体常常导致浪费宝贵的时间。

B2 noun /ˈdiːmən/

demon

恶魔

Meaning

an evil spirit or devil

Example

The story was about a demon who haunted the village.

这个故事是关于一个困扰村庄的恶魔。

C2 noun /əˈrɪə/

arrear

欠款

Meaning

A debt or payment that is overdue and unpaid.

Example

He was sued for an arrear of rent.

他因未付租金的欠款被起诉。

C1 noun /ɪnˈsɜːʃən/

insertion

插入

Meaning

the action of inserting something into something else

Example

The insertion of the new data was completed successfully.

新数据的插入已成功完成。

C2 noun /ɪmˌpɜːrtərbəˈbɪləti/

imperturbability

安定性

Meaning

The quality of being calm and not easily disturbed or upset.

Example

Her imperturbability during the crisis impressed everyone.

她在危机中的安定性给所有人留下了深刻的印象。

B2 adverb /ˌæksɪˈdɛntəli/

accidentally

偶然地

Meaning

happening by chance or unexpectedly

Example

He accidentally dropped the glass.

他不小心把玻璃杯打翻了。

A2 noun /ˈtʃer.i/

Cherry

樱桃

Meaning

a small round red or black fruit with a hard seed inside

Example

She picked fresh cherries from the tree in her garden.

她从花园的树上摘下了新鲜的樱桃。

C2 noun /ˈswɑːvɪti/

suavity

优雅与魅力

Meaning

smoothness and charm in manner

Example

His suavity made him popular in social gatherings.

他的优雅与魅力使他在社交聚会中很受欢迎。

B2 noun ˈfeɪs tə ˈfeɪs ˈbætl

face-to-face battle

面对面的战斗

Meaning

A direct confrontation or fight between opposing forces.

Example

The warriors fought a face-to-face battle with the enemies.

战士们与敌人进行了面对面的战斗。

C1 noun /ˈtjuːmʌlt/

tumult

骚动

Meaning

A loud, confused noise, especially caused by a crowd; commotion or disorder.

Example

The protest created a tumult in the city square.

抗议活动在城市广场上引发了骚动。

A2 verb dɪˈvɛləp

develop

发展

Meaning

To grow or bring to a more advanced or effective state; to start to exist, experience, or possess gradually.

Example

Develop a brand based on your passion and skills.

根据你的激情和技能，发展一个品牌。

C1 adjective /ˈtɛmpərd/

tempered

调和

Meaning

having a specified temper or disposition; strengthened or moderated.

Example

She gave a tempered response to the criticism.

她对批评做出了调和的回应。

B2 adjective /ˈɑːrbɪˌtrɛri/

arbitrary

随意的

Meaning

based on random choice or personal whim, rather than reason or system

Example

The teacher's arbitrary grading upset many students.

老师的随意评分让许多学生感到不满。

C1 noun /ˈɡʌnˌpaʊdər/

Gunpowder

火药

Meaning

explosive powder used in guns and fireworks

Example

Gunpowder was invented in ancient China.

火药是在古代中国发明的。

C1 noun /ˈdʒɑːr.ɡən/

jargon

行话

Meaning

Specialized or technical language used by a particular group or profession.

Example

The lawyer’s explanation was full of legal jargon.

律师的解释充满了法律行话。

B1 noun /təˈbækoʊ/

tobacco

烟草

Meaning

a plant grown for its leaves, which are used in making cigarettes and cigars

Example

He stopped smoking tobacco after his health scare.

在健康问题之后，他停止吸烟草。

B2 noun ˈven.tʃərz

ventures

企业

Meaning

Business enterprises or undertakings, especially risky ones.

Example

Luxury ventures in space attract wealthy clients.

奢侈的太空投资吸引了富有的客户。

B2 verb /ʌpˈhoʊld/

uphold

维护

Meaning

to maintain or support a principle, law, or decision

Example

The judge promised to uphold justice at all costs.

法官承诺不惜一切代价维护正义。

C2 noun /ˈhaʊsˌbreɪkɪŋ/

housebreaking

入室盗窃

Meaning

the crime of breaking into a house with intent to steal

Example

The thief was arrested for housebreaking.

小偷因入室盗窃被捕。

C1 adverb /əˈfrɛʃ/

afresh

重新

Meaning

From the beginning, in a new way.

Example

After the failure, they started the project afresh.

在失败后，他们重新开始了这个项目。

C1 adjective /ˈmɪnəskjuːl/

minuscule

微小

Meaning

extremely small in size or importance

Example

She made only a minuscule contribution to the project.

她对这个项目的贡献微乎其微。

C1 verb /əˈdʒuːdɪˌkeɪt/

adjudicate

裁定

Meaning

to make a formal judgment or decision about a problem or dispute

Example

The committee was formed to adjudicate disputes between the parties.

委员会的成立是为了裁定各方之间的争议。

B2 verb /kənˈveɪ/

convey

传达, 沟通, 运输

Meaning

To communicate or make known; to transport or carry from one place to another.

Example

The teacher conveys the lesson clearly to students.

老师清楚地把课程传达给学生。

A1 pronoun /ˈɛnɪθɪŋ/

anything

任何事物

Meaning

any object, event, or matter; whatever thing

Example

You can ask me anything about the project.

你可以问我关于项目的任何问题。

C2 adjective /ˈprɒvɪdənt/

provident

有远见的

Meaning

making or indicative of timely preparation for the future

Example

She was provident in saving money for her children’s education.

她为孩子们的教育储蓄，非常有远见。

C2 noun /ˈlæn.sɪt/

lancet

外科小刀

Meaning

a small, sharp, two-edged surgical knife used for making small incisions

Example

The doctor used a lancet to prick the patient’s finger for a blood test.

医生用兰塞特刺破病人的手指进行血液检测。

C1 verb /ˌaʊtˈstrɪp/

outstrip

超越

Meaning

To go faster or do better than someone or something; to surpass.

Example

The company outstripped its competitors in sales last year.

公司在去年超越了它的竞争对手。

B1 noun /ˈsmoʊkər/

smoker

吸烟者

Meaning

A person who smokes tobacco or other substances

Example

He is a heavy smoker and tries to quit every year.

他是一个吸烟者，每年都试图戒烟。

A2 noun /træʃ/

Trash

垃圾; 废物; 低质量或低价值的东西

Meaning

waste material; refuse; something of poor quality or little value

Example

Please take out the trash before you leave.

请在离开之前拿出垃圾。

C2 noun /ˈpʌndʒənsi/

pungency

辛辣

Meaning

The quality of having a strong, sharp taste or smell.

Example

The pungency of garlic filled the kitchen.

大蒜的辛辣味充满了厨房。

C1 noun/verb /hɛm/

hem

衣边

Meaning

the edge of a piece of cloth that is folded and sewn; to fold and sew the edge of cloth

Example

She hemmed the dress to make it shorter.

她把裙子的边缘缝上去，弄短了它。

C1 noun /ˌmɪdˈsʌm.ər/

midsummer

夏至中期

Meaning

The middle of summer, often around the summer solstice in June.

Example

We had a festival to celebrate midsummer.

我们举办了一个节日来庆祝夏至中期。

C1 adjective /məˈtɜːrnəl/

Maternal

母亲的; 母性

Meaning

relating to a mother; motherly

Example

She showed maternal care towards the orphan child.

她对孤儿表现出母亲般的关爱。

B1 adjective /ˈɔːkwəd/

awkward

尴尬

Meaning

causing or feeling embarrassment; difficult to deal with

Example

There was an awkward silence after his joke.

他的笑话之后，出现了尴尬的沉默。

C1 noun /ˌɛkstrəˈdɪʃən/

extradition

引渡

Meaning

the official process of sending someone accused of a crime to another country or state

Example

The extradition of the suspect was delayed due to legal issues.

由于法律问题，嫌疑人的引渡被延迟了。

B2 noun /bædʒ/

badge

徽章

Meaning

A small emblem or sign worn to show membership, authority, or achievement.

Example

The police officer showed his badge to identify himself.

警察展示了他的徽章来证明自己的身份。

B2 noun ˈmɒn.ɪ.tər.ɪŋ

monitoring

监控

Meaning

The action of observing and checking the progress or quality of something over a period of time.

Example

Monitoring ensures compliance with standards.

监控确保符合标准。

C1 noun /ˈpɪt.fɔːl/

pitfall

陷阱，困难

Meaning

a hidden or unexpected danger or difficulty

Example

Investors must be aware of the pitfalls of the market.

投资者必须意识到市场中的陷阱。

C1 noun /dɪˈfɛkʃən/

defection

叛变

Meaning

The act of abandoning one’s country, cause, or group in favor of another.

Example

The politician’s defection shocked his supporters.

这位政治家的叛变让他的支持者感到震惊。

C2 adjective /ʌnˈʌtərəbl/

unutterable

难以言喻

Meaning

Too great, intense, or awful to be expressed or described in words.

Example

She was filled with unutterable joy at the news of her success.

她听到成功的消息时充满了难以形容的喜悦。

C1 noun /koʊlt/

Colt

小马驹

Meaning

a young male horse, especially one under four years old

Example

The farmer trained the young colt to accept a saddle.

农民训练年轻的小马驹来接受马鞍。

C1 noun /meər/

Mare

母马

Meaning

an adult female horse

Example

The beautiful mare galloped across the meadow.

美丽的母马在草地上飞奔。

A2 noun ˈsaɪən.tɪst

scientist

科学家

Meaning

A person who is studying or has expert knowledge of one or more of the natural or physical sciences.

Example

The scientist proposed data-driven reforms.

这位科学家提出了基于数据的改革。

C1 noun /ˈrɑːstər/

roster

名单

Meaning

A list or plan showing people’s duties or times when they are scheduled.

Example

The manager updated the staff roster for next week.

经理更新了下周的员工名单。

C2 noun /strəˈmoʊ.ni.əm ˌflaʊ.ər/

Stramonium flower

颠茄花

Meaning

A trumpet-shaped white or purple flower from the jimsonweed plant, known for its toxic properties

Example

The stramonium flower blooms at night with a sweet fragrance.

颠茄花在晚上盛开，散发出甜美的香气。

C2 adjective /kəmˈbʌstɪbəl/

combustible

可燃的

Meaning

Capable of catching fire and burning easily.

Example

Dry leaves are highly combustible.

干叶子非常易燃。

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 verb ˈlæŋ.ɡwɪʃ

languish

衰退或萎缩

Meaning

To remain in a state of neglect or decline for a long time without improvement.

Example

The project began to languish due to a lack of funding.

该项目因缺乏资金而开始衰退。

C2 verb /lʌɡˈʒʊrieɪt/

luxuriate

沉溺于奢华

Meaning

to enjoy something in a self-indulgent way; to take pleasure in great comfort

Example

She luxuriated in the warm bubble bath after a long day.

她在一个漫长的日子后沉浸在温暖的气泡浴中。

B2 noun ˈæɡ.rɪ.kʌl.tʃɚ

agriculture

农业

Meaning

The science or practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for the growing of crops and the rearing of animals to provide food, wool, and other products.

Example

Sustainable agriculture can help protect the environment.

可持续农业可以帮助保护环境。

B1 verb /wɔːrn/

warn

警告

Meaning

to alert about danger; to give notice of risk

Example

The weather service warns of heavy rain tonight.

气象服务警告今晚有暴雨。

C1 noun /ˈræftər/

rafter

屋梁

Meaning

One of the sloping beams that supports a roof.

Example

The old barn’s rafters were exposed.

老谷仓的屋梁暴露在外。

C1 adjective /ˈrɪkɪti/

rickety

摇摇欲坠

Meaning

Poorly made and likely to collapse; shaky.

Example

They crossed a rickety wooden bridge over the river.

他们过了一座摇摇欲坠的木桥。

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。

A2 noun /ˈkɒnsət/

concert

音乐会

Meaning

A musical performance given by one or more singers or musicians.

Example

We went to a concert last night and enjoyed the live music.

我们昨晚去了一场音乐会，并享受了现场音乐。

A1 noun /zuː/

Zoo

动物园

Meaning

an establishment that maintains a collection of wild animals for study, conservation, or display to the public

Example

We visited the zoo to see the lions and elephants.

我们参观了动物园，看到了狮子和大象。

A2 noun /suːt/

suit

西装

Meaning

a set of clothes made of the same fabric, usually consisting of trousers and a jacket

Example

He wore a black suit to the wedding.

他穿着黑色西装参加婚礼。

意外变化

Meaning

An unexpected and inexplicable change in a situation or someone's behavior.

Example

The vagaries of the weather made planning difficult.

天气的变化使得计划变得困难。