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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 adjective /ˈtɒksɪk/

Toxic

有毒的; 有害的或令人不悦的
Meaning
poisonous; very harmful or unpleasant
Example
The factory released toxic chemicals into the river.
工厂将有毒化学品排放到河里。
C2 verb /ɪnˈskɒns/

ensconce

安顿, 隐藏
Meaning
to settle comfortably or securely in a place; to hide or shelter firmly
Example
She ensconced herself in a cozy armchair by the fireplace.
她坐在壁炉旁的一张舒适椅子上。
B2 noun ˈmɛn.təl ˈfoʊ.kəs

mental focus

心理集中
Meaning
The ability to concentrate deeply on a specific task or thought; mental concentration and attention.
Example
Meditation improves mental focus and cognitive performance.
冥想提高心理集中和认知表现。
A2 noun /ˈmɪr.ər/

Mirror

镜子
Meaning
a reflective surface that shows an image of whatever is in front of it
Example
She looked at herself in the mirror.
她看着镜子里的自己。
C2 adjective ˈmiː.ni.əl

menial

卑微
Meaning
Not requiring much skill and lacking prestige.
Example
He refused to do menial work.
他拒绝做低级工作。
C2 verb /boʊd/

bode

预兆
Meaning
to be an omen of a particular outcome, often something bad
Example
The dark clouds bode a heavy storm.
黑云预示着一场大风暴。
B2 noun əˈsʌmp.ʃənz

assumptions

假设
Meaning
Things that are accepted as true or certain to happen, without proof.
Example
His assumptions about the project were completely wrong.
他对项目的假设完全错误。
B2 noun/verb /flɑːk/

flock

群
Meaning
a group of birds or animals; to gather or move in a crowd
Example
Tourists flocked to the beach during summer.
游客们在夏天涌向海滩。
B2 noun /ˈrep.taɪl/

Reptile

爬行动物
Meaning
a cold-blooded animal with scaly skin that lays eggs on land
Example
The lizard is a common reptile found in gardens.
蜥蜴是一种常见的爬行动物，常见于花园中。
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。
C1 verb /ˈdæŋɡəl/

dangle

悬挂
Meaning
to hang loosely or swing freely
Example
The keys dangled from his belt.
钥匙从他的腰带上悬挂。
C1 noun ænˈtɪk.wə.ti

antiquity

古代
Meaning
The ancient past, especially the period of classical and other human civilizations before the Middle Ages.
Example
The ruins are a reminder of the city's antiquity.
这些遗址是这座城市古代的象征。
B2 noun ˈlaɪf ɪkˌspek.tən.si

life expectancy

预期寿命
Meaning
The average period that a person may expect to live; the length of time for which something is expected to last or to continue being effective.
Example
Life expectancy depends on healthcare quality.
预期寿命取决于医疗保健质量。
C1 noun /ˈmeɪniæk/

maniac

疯子
Meaning
a person who behaves in a wildly foolish, dangerous, or violent way
Example
The driver was speeding like a maniac.
司机像疯子一样开车。
B2 noun /kənˈvɜː.ʃən/

Conversion

转化，变化，转变
Meaning
The process of changing or causing something to change from one form to another.
Example
High website conversion rates indicate effective marketing.
高网站转化率表明有效的市场营销。
B2 adverb /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪkli/

economically

经济地
Meaning
in a way that relates to economics or is efficient and not wasteful.
Example
The company is trying to operate more economically this year.
公司今年努力以更经济的方式运营。
B1 noun /əˈsaɪnmənt/

assignment

任务
Meaning
a task or piece of work given to someone as part of their duties
Example
The students completed their homework assignment on time.
学生们按时完成了他们的家庭作业任务。
B2 noun /ˌekspləˈreɪʃən/

exploration

探索
Meaning
the action of traveling through or studying an area to learn more about it
Example
Space exploration has expanded our understanding of the universe.
太空探索扩展了我们对宇宙的理解。
B2 adverb /ˈmen.tə.li/

Mentally

心理上
Meaning
relating to the mind; in terms of mental processes
Example
She was mentally preparing herself for the exam.
她正在为考试做心理准备。
C2 adjective /dɪˈstreɪ/

distrait

心不在焉
Meaning
deeply distracted or absent-minded, often due to worry or grief
Example
He looked distrait after hearing the sad news.
在听到悲伤的消息后，他看起来心不在焉。
C1 noun ˌpraɪɔːrɪtaɪˈzeɪʃən

prioritization

优先排序
Meaning
The action or process of deciding the relative importance or urgency of things.
Example
Effective prioritization ensures resources are used efficiently.
有效的优先排序确保资源得到有效利用。
C1 noun /pərˈkʌʃən/

percussion

打击乐器
Meaning
Musical instruments that are played by striking, shaking, or scraping, such as drums or cymbals.
Example
The percussion section added rhythm and energy to the orchestra.
打击乐部分为管弦乐队增添了节奏和能量。
C2 adjective /baɪˈkæmərəl/

bicameral

两院制
Meaning
Having two branches or chambers, especially in a legislature.
Example
The United States has a bicameral legislature consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
美国有一个两院制的立法机构，由参议院和众议院组成。
B2 noun /ˈdɔː.weɪ/

doorway

门口
Meaning
the space where a door opens into a room or building
Example
She stood in the doorway waiting for him to arrive.
她站在门口，等待他的到来。
B2 noun /diːd/

Deed

行为; 壮举; 法律文件;
Meaning
an action that is performed intentionally or consciously; a legal document showing ownership
Example
His heroic deed saved the child from drowning in the river.
他的英雄行为救了孩子免于在河里溺水。
A2 noun /ˈkɒlɪdʒ/

college

大学
Meaning
An educational institution where students study for degrees or professional qualifications.
Example
She hopes to attend college in the city next year.
她希望明年能在城市的大学就读。
B1 adjective /ˈmʌl.tɪ.pl̩/

Multiple

多个; 多样的; 不同的
Meaning
having many parts, elements, or members; numerous
Example
She suffered multiple injuries in the accident.
她在事故中受了多次伤。
B2 adverb /əˈlɛdʒɪdli/

allegedly

据称
Meaning
used to say that something is claimed to be true, though not proven
Example
He was allegedly involved in the robbery.
他据称参与了抢劫。
A2 adjective /ˈʃaɪ.ni/

Shiny

闪亮的; 光亮的;
Meaning
reflecting light; bright and polished; glossy
Example
The shiny new car caught everyone's attention.
那辆闪亮的新车吸引了所有人的注意。
B2 verb/noun /ˈsɛnsər/

censor

审查
Meaning
to suppress or remove parts of books, films, or information considered offensive or harmful; a person who does this
Example
The government tried to censor the controversial film.
政府试图审查那部有争议的电影。
B1 adjective /ˌælfəˈbɛtɪkəl/

alphabetical

字母顺序的
Meaning
Arranged in the order of the letters of the alphabet.
Example
The names were listed in alphabetical order.
名字按字母顺序排列。
C1 verb /bɪˈlɪtl/

belittle

贬低
Meaning
To make someone or something seem less important or less valuable.
Example
He often belittled his coworkers to feel superior.
他经常贬低同事以感到优越。
A2 noun /tʃeɪn/

chain

Meaning
a connected series of metal rings used for fastening or securing things; a series of connected events or businesses
Example
He wore a gold chain around his neck.
C2 verb /ˈproʊtjuːbəreɪt/

protuberate

膨胀
Meaning
To swell out or bulge.
Example
The roots began to protuberate from the ground.
根开始从土壤中膨胀出来。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɛtʃ.u.əs/

impetuous

冲动的
Meaning
Acting or done quickly and without thought or care; impulsive.
Example
His impetuous decision led to unexpected consequences.
他冲动的决定导致了意想不到的后果。
C1 adjective /ˈskɛtʃi/

sketchy

不完整
Meaning
not thorough or detailed; suspicious or unsafe
Example
The details of the project were still sketchy.
项目的细节仍然不完整。
C1 noun /ˈreɪ.biːz/

rabies

狂犬病
Meaning
A viral disease that causes inflammation of the brain in humans and other mammals, usually transmitted through animal bites.
Example
The dog was vaccinated against rabies.
狗已接种狂犬病疫苗。
C1 verb /ɪnˈdʌkt/

induct

Meaning
to formally admit someone into a position, organization, or office
Example
She was inducted into the university's honor society.
C1 adjective /ˈbed.rɪd.ən/

Bedridden

卧床不起
Meaning
confined to bed; unable to leave one's bed due to illness or infirmity
Example
The elderly man has been bedridden for several months.
这位年长的男士已经卧床不起好几个月了。
A2 noun /bentʃ/

Bench

长凳
Meaning
a long seat for several people, typically made of wood or stone
Example
The students sat on the bench.
学生们坐在长凳上。
B2 adjective /səbˈstæn.ʃəl/

Substantial

实质的; 相当的; 重要的
Meaning
large in size, amount, or importance; considerable; significant
Example
There was a substantial increase in sales this quarter.
本季度销售量有了显著增加。
B1 noun /ˈbæɡɪdʒ/

Baggage

行李; 个人物品;
Meaning
suitcases and bags containing personal belongings; past experiences or problems that affect behavior
Example
Please collect your baggage from the conveyor belt at the airport.
请从机场的传送带上取回您的行李。
C1 adjective /ˌhaɪdroʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/

hydroelectric

水力发电
Meaning
Relating to or denoting the generation of electricity using flowing water.
Example
The country invested heavily in hydroelectric power plants.
该国在水力发电厂上进行了大量投资。
C1 noun /ˈprɒv.ɜːb/

Proverb

幸福
Meaning
a short saying that expresses a general truth or gives advice
Example
The proverb 'Early to bed, early to rise' teaches us about good habits.
当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
C1 noun /prəˈspɛktəs/

prospectus

招生简章
Meaning
a printed document that advertises or describes a school, business, or investment offering
Example
The university sent out a prospectus to attract new students.
大学发送了招生简章以吸引新生。
C2 noun /ˈɒb.stɪ.nə.si/

obstinacy

固执
Meaning
Stubborn refusal to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so.
Example
His obstinacy made negotiations difficult.
他的固执使谈判变得困难。
C2 adjective /ˈpɜːrviəs/

pervious

透水的
Meaning
Allowing water, air, or other substances to pass through; permeable.
Example
The soil here is pervious to rainwater.
这里的土壤允许雨水通过。
B2 noun /əˈdʒʌstmənt/

adjustment

Meaning
a small change made to improve something or make it work better
Example
The doctor made an adjustment to the patient’s medication.
C1 noun /ˌtes.tɪˈmoʊ.ni.əl/

Testimonial

推荐信
Meaning
a formal statement testifying to someone's character and qualifications
Example
The professor wrote a glowing testimonial for her former student.
教授为她的前学生写了一个出色的推荐信。
C2 noun /ˈkɒmɪti/

comity

礼貌，互相尊重
Meaning
Courtesy and considerate behavior towards others; mutual respect.
Example
The meeting was conducted with comity and respect.
会议是以礼貌和尊重的方式进行的。
C1 noun ˈhɪn.drəns

hindrance

障碍
Meaning
Something that creates difficulties or delays in progress.
Example
Lack of funds was a major hindrance to the project.
资金不足是该项目的一个主要障碍。
C2 verb /ˈdɔːd(ə)l/

dawdle

拖延
Meaning
to waste time by being slow or idle
Example
Stop dawdling and finish your homework.
停止拖延，完成你的作业。
A2 noun /ɡəʊlz/

goals

目标
Meaning
Objectives or targets that someone aims to achieve.
Example
Achieving development goals requires cooperation.
实现发展目标需要合作。
C1 noun /ˌdɛməˈlɪʃən/

demolition

拆除
Meaning
the act or process of destroying a building or structure
Example
The demolition of the old factory took several weeks.
拆除旧工厂花了好几个星期。
B1 noun /ˈriː.dʒən/

Region

地区; 区域; 地带
Meaning
a particular area or part of a country or the world
Example
This region is famous for its wine production.
这个地区因其葡萄酒生产而闻名。
A2 noun /fluː/

flu

流感
Meaning
a contagious viral illness causing fever, aches, and respiratory symptoms; influenza
Example
She stayed home because she had the flu.
她因为得了流感待在家里。
B2 adjective /ˈvɜːrtɪkl/

vertical

垂直
Meaning
Standing or pointing straight up; perpendicular to the ground.
Example
The skyscraper has a perfectly vertical design.
这座摩天大楼有一个完美的垂直设计。
A2 noun ˈmɒd.əl

model

模型
Meaning
A framework, prototype, or simulation used to represent or understand a system or process.
Example
Scientists use a model to simulate climate change.
科学家使用模型来模拟气候变化。
B2 noun /əˈvɔɪdəns/

avoidance

回避
Meaning
the act of staying away from something; deliberate prevention of contact or confrontation
Example
Avoidance of difficult conversations can create bigger problems later.
回避困难的对话可能会在以后造成更大的问题。
C2 noun /broʊɡ/

brogue

坚固的鞋子；口音
Meaning
A strong outdoor shoe; also a marked accent, especially Irish or Scottish.
Example
He bought a pair of stylish brogues for the wedding.
他为婚礼买了一双时尚的布罗格鞋。
C2 adjective /ˈdɛndrɔɪd/

dendroid

树状的
Meaning
tree-shaped or branching like a tree
Example
The coral has a dendroid structure.
珊瑚有一个树状结构。
B2 noun /ˈɪnˌteɪk/

intake

摄入
Meaning
the process of taking something in, especially food or drink
Example
He monitored his daily intake of calories to maintain a healthy diet.
他监控着自己每天的卡路里摄入量，以保持健康的饮食。
C1 adjective /ˈbleɪmləs/

blameless

无辜
Meaning
innocent of wrongdoing; not deserving blame
Example
She remained calm and blameless throughout the investigation.
她在整个调查过程中保持冷静和无辜。
B2 adverb /ɔːˈθentɪkli/

authentically

真实地
Meaning
in a genuine, real, or true manner; in a way that reflects true character or origin
Example
She speaks authentically about her experiences.
她真实地谈论自己的经历。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnsəˈfɪstɪˌkeɪtɪd/

unsophisticated

不复杂
Meaning
Lacking worldly experience, refinement, or complexity.
Example
The villagers led an unsophisticated but happy life.
村民过着简单而幸福的生活。
C1 noun /blɜːrb/

blurb

宣传描述
Meaning
a short promotional description of a book, product, or service
Example
The back cover had a blurb praising the novel.
封底有一段宣传描述，赞扬这本小说。
C1 noun /ˈpoʊl.stɑːr/

Polestar

北极星
Meaning
a bright star that appears to stay in the same position in the sky and is used for navigation
Example
Sailors used the polestar to navigate across the ocean.
水手们用北极星导航穿越大海。
C1 noun /ˈɔɪntmənt/

ointment

药膏
Meaning
A smooth, oily substance applied to the skin for healing or soothing.
Example
The doctor prescribed an ointment for the burn on his arm.
医生为他手臂上的烧伤开了一种药膏。
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。
C2 noun /ˈlɪbərəlɪst/

liberalist

自由主义者
Meaning
a person who supports liberal ideas and principles
Example
He is a well-known liberalist advocating human rights.
他是一个著名的自由主义者，提倡人权。
B2 noun /ˈsaɪkloʊn/

cyclone

气旋
Meaning
a large-scale air mass that rotates around a strong center of low atmospheric pressure; a violent tropical storm
Example
The cyclone caused severe flooding along the coast.
气旋在沿海地区造成了严重的洪水。
A1 noun /ˈbaɪ.sɪ.kəl/

Bicycle

自行车
Meaning
A vehicle with two wheels that you pedal to make it move
Example
She rides her bicycle to work every day.
她每天骑自行车去上班。
A2 noun /dʌk/

Duck

鸭子
Meaning
a waterbird with webbed feet and a broad flat bill
Example
The duck swam gracefully across the lake.
那只鸭子优雅地游过湖面。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnɔːrˈɡænɪk/

inorganic

无机的
Meaning
relating to substances that are not derived from living organisms; lacking organic structure or growth
Example
Inorganic compounds are commonly studied in chemistry labs.
无机化合物是化学的重要部分。
C1 verb /əˈbeɪt/

abate

减少
Meaning
to become less intense or widespread
Example
The storm began to abate after midnight.
暴风雨在午夜后开始减弱。
C1 noun /ˈdɛspɒt/

despot

暴君
Meaning
a ruler with absolute power, often ruling in a cruel or oppressive way
Example
The despot ruled the nation with fear and violence.
暴君以恐惧和暴力统治国家。
C2 noun /ˌæŋɡləˈfoʊbiə/

anglophobia

盎格鲁恐惧症
Meaning
Dislike or fear of England, English people, or English culture.
Example
The politician was accused of promoting Anglophobia in his speeches.
这位政治家被指控在他的演讲中宣传盎格鲁恐惧症。
C1 noun /rɪˈtrækʃən/

retraction

撤回，撤回声明
Meaning
the act of taking back a statement, promise, or belief
Example
The newspaper issued a retraction of the false report.
报纸发布了对虚假报道的撤回。
C1 noun /pəˈvɪliən/

pavilion

展馆
Meaning
A large tent or temporary building, often used for events or exhibitions.
Example
The wedding reception was held in a decorated pavilion.
婚礼接待在一个装饰精美的展馆中举行。
C2 adjective /rəˈʃɛrʃ/

recherche

稀有
Meaning
Rare, exotic, or obscure, often in a sophisticated or refined way.
Example
The gallery displayed many recherche artworks from unknown artists.
画廊展示了许多未知艺术家的稀有艺术作品。
C2 adjective /ˈlɛtʃ.ər.əs/

lecherous

好色
Meaning
having or showing excessive or offensive sexual desire
Example
The character was portrayed as a lecherous old man.
这个角色被描绘成一个好色的老男人。
C2 noun /ˈtrɛntʃərmən/

trencherman

大食客
Meaning
a person who eats in a hearty or robust manner; a big eater
Example
The trencherman devoured the feast with great enthusiasm.
这个大食客充满热情地吞下了盛宴。
C1 verb /ˈfɔːrtɪˌfaɪ/

fortify

加强
Meaning
To strengthen a place, person, or thing physically or mentally.
Example
They fortified the city walls to protect against invasion.
他们加固了城市的墙壁，以防止入侵。
C2 noun /ˌdoʊ.məˈstɪs.ə.ti/

domesticity

家庭生活
Meaning
Life at home or devotion to family life.
Example
She enjoys the domesticity of cooking and gardening.
她喜欢做饭和园艺的家庭生活。
C2 adjective /trænzˈmɪsəbl/

transmissible

传染性
Meaning
able to be passed or spread from one person or thing to another
Example
COVID-19 is a highly transmissible disease.
COVID-19 是一种高度传染性的疾病。
B2 verb /ˈræl.i/

rally

Meaning
to come together for a common purpose or to recover strength or spirit
Example
The team rallied after halftime and won the match.
A2 noun /naɪf/

Knife

刀
Meaning
a cutting instrument with a sharp blade
Example
She used a sharp knife to cut the vegetables for dinner.
她用一把锋利的刀切菜做晚餐。
B2 verb /ˈflætər/

flatter

为了获得好处而过分或虚伪地赞扬
Meaning
to praise excessively or insincerely to gain favor
Example
He tried to flatter his boss to get a promotion.
他试图讨好他的老板以获得晋升。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsiːmli/

unseemly

不得体
Meaning
Not proper or appropriate in behavior or appearance; unbecoming.
Example
His unseemly remarks embarrassed everyone at the dinner table.
他不得体的言论让晚餐桌上的每个人都感到尴尬。
C1 adjective ˈek.wɪ.tə.bəl

equitable

公平的
Meaning
Fair and impartial
Example
Equitable AI ensures fairness in technology use.
公平的人工智能确保了技术使用中的公平性。
B2 noun /ˈdrɔː.bæk/

Drawback

缺点; 不利因素; 问题
Meaning
a feature that renders something less acceptable; a disadvantage or problem
Example
The main drawback of living in the city is the high cost of housing.
住在城市的主要缺点是高昂的住房成本。
A1 adjective /ˈreɪ.di.əʊ/

radio

收音机
Meaning
Relating to radio waves or broadcasting.
Example
FAST is the largest radio telescope in the world.
FAST是世界上最大的射电望远镜。
C1 noun /ˈhaɪndsaɪt/

hindsight

事后诸葛亮
Meaning
Understanding of a situation only after it has happened.
Example
With the benefit of hindsight, we realized the decision was a mistake.
在事后我们意识到这个决定是个错误。
C1 verb /skɪmp/

skimp

节省
Meaning
to use less of something than is necessary in order to save money or effort
Example
Don’t skimp on quality when buying a new laptop.
购买新笔记本时不要节省质量。
C1 adjective /ˈljʊərɪd/

lurid

令人震惊且生动的轰动性
Meaning
shocking or sensational in a vivid way, often involving crime or violence
Example
The newspaper published a lurid account of the crime.
报纸发布了一篇令人震惊的犯罪报道。
C1 noun /woʊz/

woes

困境
Meaning
great sorrow or distress; troubles
Example
The company faced financial woes after the market crash.
公司在市场崩溃后面临财务困境。
B2 noun /ˈkɑn.trəˌvɜr.si/

Controversy

争议; 分歧
Meaning
prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion; a dispute or argument involving opposing viewpoints
Example
The new policy sparked a major controversy among the citizens.
新政策在市民中引发了巨大的争议。
B2 adjective /səˈbɜːrbən/

suburban

郊区的
Meaning
relating to or characteristic of a suburb or the people living there
Example
They bought a house in a quiet suburban area.
他们在一个安静的郊区买了一栋房子。
B2 noun /ˈɡreɪt.fəl.nəs/

Gratefulness

感恩
Meaning
the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for kindness
Example
She expressed her gratefulness to the doctors who saved her life.
她向那些救了她命的医生表达了感恩之情。
B2 verb dɪsˈrʌpt

disrupt

破坏
Meaning
To interrupt or disturb the normal progress or activity of something.
Example
Individual pursuits disrupt social harmony.
个人追求破坏了社会和谐。
C1 noun /ɡəˈrɪlə/

guerrilla

Meaning
a member of a small independent group taking part in irregular fighting, typically against larger forces
Example
The guerrilla fighters used ambushes to attack enemy positions.
B1 adjective /ɪnˈtaɪər/

Entire

完整的; 完全的; 不分割的
Meaning
complete; whole; not divided or in parts
Example
She read the entire book in one sitting.
她一口气读完了整本书。
C1 noun /ɪˌluːmɪˈneɪʃən/

illumination

Meaning
the act of lighting something or making something clear
Example
The street was filled with bright illumination from the lamps.
C2 noun /ˈtrɪbjuːn/

tribune

Meaning
a person or platform representing the people; historically, a Roman official elected to protect citizens' rights
Example
He was seen as a tribune of the common people.
C2 adjective /ˈæstrəl/

astral

Meaning
Relating to the stars or to spiritual, non-physical realms.
Example
Some believe in astral projection, the ability to leave the body and travel spiritually.
B2 verb, noun /stæb/

stab

刺伤
Meaning
to pierce or wound with a pointed weapon or object
Example
He was stabbed in the back during the altercation.
他在争执中背部被刺伤。
B2 verb /ˈɪl.ə.streɪt/

illustrate

插图
Meaning
to explain or make something clear by using examples, pictures, or comparisons
Example
The teacher used diagrams to illustrate the concept.
老师用图表来说明这个概念。
C2 noun /taɪð/

tithe

十分之一
Meaning
A tenth part of one’s income or produce, often given as a religious offering.
Example
He gave a tithe of his earnings to the church.
他把收入的十分之一捐给了教堂。
B2 verb ˈmɪnɪmaɪz

minimize

最小化
Meaning
Reduce (something, especially something unwanted or unpleasant) to the smallest possible amount or degree.
Example
Efforts should be made to minimize plastic usage.
应该采取措施来减少塑料使用。
C1 noun /mɜːrθ/

mirth

欢乐
Meaning
Great joy, amusement, or laughter.
Example
The festival was full of mirth and laughter.
这个节日充满了欢乐和笑声。
A2 adjective /diːp/

deep

幸福
Meaning
extending far down from the top or surface; profound or intense
Example
The lake is very deep in the middle.
当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
C1 noun /ˈtoʊtəm/

totem

神圣象征
Meaning
A natural object, animal, or symbol that is revered as a spiritual emblem by a group or tribe.
Example
The eagle is considered a sacred totem in many cultures.
老鹰在许多文化中被视为神圣的图腾。
C1 adverb /ˌðeərəˈpɒn/

Thereupon

随即；
Meaning
immediately after that; following that event
Example
He finished his speech and thereupon left the stage.
他结束了演讲，随即离开了舞台。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈseɪn/

insane

疯狂
Meaning
mentally ill; extremely foolish or unreasonable
Example
The idea of jumping off the cliff seemed insane.
从悬崖上跳下的想法显得疯狂。
B2 verb /kənˈsiːl/

conceal

隐藏
Meaning
to hide something or keep it secret
Example
He tried to conceal his disappointment behind a smile.
他试图用微笑掩饰自己的失望。
C1 noun /ˈnʌt.meg/

Nut meg

肉豆蔻
Meaning
a spice made from the seed of the fruit of an evergreen tree, used in cooking and baking
Example
The recipe called for a teaspoon of ground nutmeg to flavor the custard.
食谱中要求用一茶匙磨碎的肉豆蔻来调味蛋奶冻。
B2 verb /prɪˈsiːdɪd/

preceded

之前发生
Meaning
came before something in time, order, or position
Example
Dark clouds preceded the heavy rainfall.
乌云在暴雨之前出现。
B2 noun/verb /pəʊl/

poll

民意调查
Meaning
a survey of public opinion or voting in an election
Example
The poll revealed that most people favored the new policy.
民意调查显示大多数人支持新政策。
C1 adjective /ˈwɪl.fəl/

Wilful

固执的; 故意的
Meaning
deliberately stubborn; done on purpose; intentional
Example
His wilful disobedience led to punishment.
他的故意不服从导致了惩罚。
C2 noun /ˈsɪʒ.ən/

scission

分裂
Meaning
the act of cutting or dividing something
Example
The political party suffered a scission over ideological disputes.
政党因意识形态争议而经历了分裂。