C2 verb /ˈoʊɡəl/

ogle

色迷迷地看

Meaning

To look at someone with obvious sexual interest.

Example

He kept ogling the models on the runway.

他一直盯着跑道上的模特看。

C1 adjective /ˈɪntrɪkət/

intricate

复杂

Meaning

very detailed, complex, and difficult to understand

Example

The artist created an intricate pattern on the wall.

艺术家在墙上创造了一个复杂的图案。

B2 noun /ˈfɛmənɪst/

feminist

女性主义者

Meaning

a person who supports equal rights and opportunities for women and men

Example

She proudly calls herself a feminist and fights for gender equality.

她自豪地称自己为女性主义者，并为性别平等而奋斗。

B1 noun /ˈhʌŋɡər/

hunger

饥饿

Meaning

the feeling of discomfort caused by lack of food

Example

The child cried out of hunger.

孩子因饥饿而哭泣。

C2 noun /kwaɪˈiːtəs/

Quietus

死亡或导致死亡的事物；最终解决

Meaning

death or something that causes death; a final settlement

Example

The hero received his quietus from the villain's sword.

英雄从反派的剑下获得了他的安息。

C1 noun /ˈprəʊ.lɒɡ/

prologue

序言

Meaning

an introduction to a book, play, or event

Example

The novel begins with a short prologue set in the past.

这本小说以一段设定在过去的简短序言开始。

C2 adjective /ˈfɪnɪki/

finicky

难以取悦; 对细节非常挑剔

Meaning

difficult to please; very particular about details

Example

He is so finicky about his food that he only eats organic vegetables.

他对食物要求如此挑剔，甚至只吃有机蔬菜。

C2 verb /djuːp/

dupe

欺骗

Meaning

To deceive or trick someone into believing or doing something.

Example

He was duped into buying a fake watch.

他被欺骗购买了一个假表。

B2 adjective /ˌɑːrkɪˈtɛktʃərəl/

architectural

建筑的

Meaning

relating to the design and style of buildings and structures

Example

The city is known for its beautiful architectural designs.

这座城市因其美丽的建筑设计而闻名。

C2 verb /ˈkæn.tər/

canter

慢跑

Meaning

To ride a horse at a controlled, easy pace between a trot and a gallop.

Example

She cantered her horse across the field with ease.

她轻松地骑马穿过田野。

A1 adjective /sloʊ/

slow

慢

Meaning

moving or happening at a low speed

Example

The car moved slowly down the street.

车子在街上慢慢行驶。

C2 adjective /ɪˈkwɪvəkəl/

equivocal

模棱两可

Meaning

Open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous.

Example

His equivocal answer confused everyone.

他的模棱两可回答让大家困惑。

B2 noun əˈmend.mənts

amendments

修正案

Meaning

Changes or additions made to improve a text, law, or constitution.

Example

Amendments reflect evolving public needs.

修正案反映了不断发展的公共需求。

C1 noun /ˈbeɪsbɔːrd/

baseboard

踢脚线

Meaning

A narrow board running along the bottom of an interior wall, covering the joint between wall and floor.

Example

The carpenter painted the baseboard white.

木匠把踢脚线涂成了白色。

C2 noun /ˈliːdʒənəri/

legionary

罗马士兵

Meaning

a soldier in the Roman army

Example

Each legionary carried a shield and a short sword.

每个军团士兵都带着盾牌和一把短剑。

C2 adjective /dʒərˈmeɪn/

germane

Air force

空军

Meaning

the military organization of a country that uses aircraft for fighting

Example

The air force conducted a training exercise over the mountains.

空军在山脉上空进行了一次训练演习。

C2 noun /brɔːn/

brawn

体力

Meaning

physical strength in contrast to intelligence

Example

He used his brawn to lift the heavy box.

他用体力举起了沉重的箱子。

C1 adjective /ˈsek.j ə.l ər/

Secular

世俗的

Meaning

not connected with religious or spiritual matters; worldly

Example

The country maintains a secular government that separates religion from politics.

这个国家维持一个世俗的政府，将宗教与政治分离。

B2 noun /vɜːrs/

verse

诗句

Meaning

A line of writing in poetry; a section of a song or poem.

Example

She wrote a beautiful verse for the wedding ceremony.

她为婚礼仪式写了一首美丽的诗句。

C1 noun /liːs/

Lease

租赁合同

Meaning

a contract by which one party conveys land, property, services, etc. to another for a specified time, usually in return for a periodic payment

Example

They signed a two-year lease for the apartment.

他们签署了两年的公寓租赁合同。

A1 noun /hæt/

Hat

帽子

Meaning

a covering for the head, typically with a brim and worn outdoors

Example

He always wears a hat when working in the garden.

他在花园工作时总是戴着帽子。

C1 adjective /ˈskrʌfi/

Scruffy

邋遢的或不整洁的外观；脏的和磨损的

Meaning

untidy or unkempt in appearance; shabby and worn

Example

The scruffy old dog wandered through the streets looking for food.

那只邋遢的老狗在街上徘徊，寻找食物。

B1 noun ˈɪmpækt

impact

影响

Meaning

A strong effect or influence; the action of one object coming forcibly into contact with another.

Example

The decision had great impact.

这个决定产生了巨大影响。

C1 noun /ˈkriː.dəns/

credence

可信度, 信任

Meaning

belief in or acceptance of something as true

Example

The witness gave credence to the defendant's alibi.

证人给予被告的不在场证明可信度。

B1 noun /ˈbækʌp/

backup

备份

Meaning

a copy of data stored separately to protect against loss

Example

Make sure to have a backup of your important files.

确保备份您的重要文件。

C1 verb; noun /beltʃ/

belch

打嗝

Meaning

to expel air noisily from the stomach through the mouth; to emit or pour out suddenly and forcefully

Example

After drinking the soda, he belched loudly.

喝了汽水后，他大声打嗝。

C1 noun /ˌɡaɪnəˈkɒlədʒi/

gynecology

妇科

Meaning

the branch of medicine dealing with women's reproductive health

Example

She decided to specialize in gynecology after medical school.

她决定在医学院毕业后专攻妇科。

C1 noun

Longitude

经度

A2 verb /əˈtæk/

attack

攻击

Meaning

to use violence against someone; to criticize strongly

Example

The enemy forces attacked at dawn.

敌军在黎明时攻击。

A2 noun /ˈɪm.ɪdʒ/

Image

图像; 形象; 表象

Meaning

a representation of the external form of a person or thing in art; a mental picture or impression

Example

The company worked hard to improve its public image after the scandal.

公司在丑闻后努力改善其公众形象。

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 /kɑst/

Caste

种姓; 种姓制度

Meaning

a social class system; a hereditary class of Hindu society

Example

The ancient caste system divided society into different social groups.

古老的种姓制度将社会划分为不同的社会群体。

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 noun /ˈhɔːrn.bɪl/

Hornbill

角嘴鸟

Meaning

a large tropical bird with a large curved beak and often a horn-like projection

Example

The colorful hornbill perched on the highest branch.

五彩斑斓的霍恩比尔停在了最高的树枝上。

C2 noun /ˈtrɪp.lɪ.kət/

triplicate

三份副本

Meaning

A set of three identical copies of something.

Example

The documents were prepared in triplicate for official use.

文件为官方使用已准备成三份。

B1 noun /bɪˈliːf/

Belief

信念; 信任

Meaning

confidence in the truth or existence of something; trust or faith

Example

His belief in justice never wavered.

他对正义的信念从未动摇。

C1 adjective /ˌfɑːrˈfɛtʃt/

far-fetched

牵强附会

Meaning

unlikely to happen or be true; improbable

Example

His explanation for being late was a bit far-fetched.

他解释迟到的理由有点牵强附会。

B1 adjective /ɪnˈtɜːrnəl/

internal

内部

Meaning

situated inside; relating to the inside or inner part of something

Example

The company is conducting an internal audit this month.

公司本月正在进行内部审计。

C2 verb /ˈvɛəriəˌɡeɪt/

variegate

使多样化

Meaning

To diversify or mark with different colors or patterns.

Example

The artist used different shades to variegate the design.

艺术家使用不同的阴影来使设计变得多样化。

A1 adjective /bɔːrd/

bored

无聊的

Meaning

feeling weary or uninterested because of lack of activity or excitement

Example

She felt bored during the long meeting.

她在漫长的会议中感到很无聊。

B1 noun /bɑːn/

barn

谷仓

Meaning

a large building used for storing grain or housing farm animals

Example

The farmer keeps his cows in the barn.

农民把他的牛放在谷仓里。

A2 verb /raɪz/

rise

上升

Meaning

to move upward; to get up from bed; to increase

Example

The sun rises in the east.

太阳从东方升起。

C1 adjective /əˈbɪzməl/

abysmal

极其糟糕 / 可怕

Meaning

extremely bad or appalling

Example

The team's performance was abysmal.

团队的表现非常糟糕。

B2 adjective /dɪˈskriːt/

discreet

谨慎的

Meaning

careful and prudent in one's speech or actions, especially to keep something confidential or avoid embarrassment

Example

She was discreet about the details of their conversation.

她对他们谈话的细节非常谨慎。

B2 noun /ˈmænʃən/

mansion

幸福

Meaning

a large, impressive house

Example

The billionaire lives in a luxurious mansion overlooking the ocean.

她无法掩饰收到奖项时的幸福感。

C2 noun /ɜːrˈbænɪti/

urbanity

都市气质

Meaning

refined courtesy, elegance, and sophistication in manner

Example

Her urbanity made her popular among diplomats and leaders.

她的都市气质让她在外交官和领导人中非常受欢迎。

C2 noun /nəˈkrɒpəlɪs/

necropolis

古代墓地

Meaning

a large ancient cemetery with elaborate tombs

Example

The archaeologists discovered artifacts in the necropolis of the ancient city.

考古学家在古城的内克罗波利斯中发现了文物。

C2 adjective /ˌfæntæzməˈɡɒrɪkəl/

phantasmagorical

幻想的

Meaning

Having a fantastic, dreamlike, or surreal appearance, often shifting or illusory.

Example

The movie created a phantasmagorical vision of another world.

这部电影创造了另一个世界的幻想。

B1 noun /ˈviːɪkəl/

Vehicle

车辆; 汽车; 媒介

Meaning

a thing used for transporting people or goods, especially on land; a means of expressing or displaying something

Example

The electric vehicle is becoming more popular these days.

电动汽车在这些日子里越来越受欢迎。

C1 noun /ˈfɛərˌɡraʊndz/

fairgrounds

集市场地

Meaning

A designated area where fairs, exhibitions, and amusement events are held

Example

The town set up rides and stalls at the fairgrounds for the annual festival.

小镇在集市场地设置了游乐设施和摊位，为年度节日做准备。

B2 adjective /ˈθɔːtˌproʊvɪkɪŋ/

thought-provoking

引人深思

Meaning

stimulating careful consideration or thought

Example

The movie was deeply thought-provoking and left a lasting impression.

这部电影深刻地引人深思，并留下了深远的印象。

C2 verb /beɪst/

baste

在烹饪过程中将融化的脂肪、肉汁或液体倒在肉上，保持其湿润

Meaning

to pour or brush melted fat, juices, or liquid over meat during cooking to keep it moist

Example

She basted the turkey every 30 minutes to keep it juicy.

她每30分钟给火鸡加油，以保持它的多汁。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈnesəseri/

Unnecessary

不必要的；多余的

Meaning

not needed; not required; pointless

Example

The meeting was unnecessary since all decisions were already made.

会议是多余的，因为所有的决定已经做出。

C1 noun /ˈmɔːr.ɡɪʤ/

Mortgage

按揭

Meaning

a legal agreement by which a bank lends money to buy property

Example

They took out a mortgage to buy their first house.

他们拿出按揭贷款买了第一套房子。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈtændʒəbl/

intangible

无形的

Meaning

Unable to be touched or grasped; not having a physical presence.

Example

Trust is an intangible quality in relationships.

信任是关系中一种无形的品质。

A1 adjective/adverb /ɪˈnʌf/

enough

足够

Meaning

as much or as many as required

Example

We have enough food for everyone.

我们有足够的食物供大家食用。

B1 noun /bʌn/

Bun

小圆包

Meaning

a small round bread roll, often sweet

Example

I bought fresh buns from the bakery this morning.

我今天早上从面包店买了新鲜的小圆包。

B2 noun /ˈpoʊ.di.əm/

Podium

讲台

Meaning

a small platform on which a person may stand to be seen by an audience

Example

The winner stood on the podium to receive the gold medal.

获胜者站在讲台上领奖。

C2 noun /əˈpɜːrtənənsɪz/

appurtenances

附属物

Meaning

Additional items or accessories associated with something, often used in a legal or property context.

Example

The house was sold along with all its appurtenances, including the garage and garden.

这所房子与所有附属设施一起出售，包括车库和花园。

C1 noun ˈaʊt.sɔːr.sɪŋ

outsourcing

外包

Meaning

The practice of having certain job functions done outside a company instead of having an in-house department or employee handle them.

Example

Many companies use outsourcing to reduce labor costs.

许多公司使用外包来降低劳动力成本。

C1 noun /ˈdɛmənˌstreɪtər/

demonstrator

示范者, 抗议者

Meaning

a person who shows how something works or takes part in a public protest

Example

The demonstrators marched peacefully through the city streets.

示威者和平地穿过城市街道游行。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɒrɪdʒəbəl/

incorrigible

无法纠正的

Meaning

incapable of being corrected, improved, or reformed

Example

He is an incorrigible optimist who never loses hope.

他是一个无法纠正的乐观主义者，从不放弃希望。

A2 pronoun /hɜːrˈsɛlf/

herself

她自己

Meaning

used to refer to a female person as the object of a verb or preposition when she is the subject

Example

She prepared the meal all by herself.

她自己做了饭。

C2 noun /rɪˈmɒnstrəns/

remonstrance

抗议

Meaning

A forceful protest or objection.

Example

The workers’ remonstrance against unfair treatment was ignored.

工人的抗议反对不公平待遇被忽视了。

C1 noun /kənˈvʌl.ʃən/

convulsion

抽搐

Meaning

a sudden, violent, involuntary contraction of muscles; a seizure

Example

The medicine helped prevent convulsions in children.

药物帮助预防儿童的抽搐。

B2 adjective /ˈstɑːrtəld/

startled

吃惊

Meaning

suddenly shocked or surprised by something unexpected

Example

She was startled by the loud noise outside.

她因外面的巨大声音而感到吃惊。

B2 noun /ˈtɜr.mər.ɪk/

Turmeric

姜黄

Meaning

A bright yellow spice powder made from the root of a tropical plant, used in cooking and medicine

Example

Add turmeric to the curry for color and flavor.

在咖喱中加入姜黄，以增加色彩和味道。

B1 noun, verb /eɪd/

aid

援助

Meaning

help or support, typically of a practical nature

Example

The volunteers provided aid to the flood victims.

志愿者为洪水受害者提供了帮助。

A1 adverb /ɔːf/

off

关

Meaning

away from a place, position, or time; not functioning

Example

He turned off the light before leaving the room.

他在离开房间之前关掉了灯。

B2 verb /ˈkɒm.plɪ.keɪt/

complicate

使复杂

Meaning

To make something more difficult or confusing.

Example

The new rules will only complicate the process.

新规则只会使这个过程更加复杂。

B2 verb /əˈweɪkən/

awaken

唤醒

Meaning

to stop sleeping; to cause to become aware

Example

The loud noise awakened the entire neighborhood.

大声的噪音唤醒了整个邻里。

C2 noun /ˈlaɪər/

lier

说谎者

Meaning

a person who tells lies; an alternative spelling of liar

Example

No one trusted him because he was known as a habitual lier.

因为他是个惯常的说谎者，所以没人信任他。

C2 noun /ˈsɪŋ.krə.ni/

synchrony

同步性

Meaning

Coordination in time, harmony in action or movement.

Example

Their dance performance showed perfect synchrony.

他们的舞蹈表演展示了完美的同步性。

B2 noun /wæks/

Wax

蜡

Meaning

a solid substance that melts when heated, used for making candles and polishing

Example

She used candle wax to seal the old letter.

她用蜡烛蜡封住了旧信。

B2 noun /əˈsɜːʃən/

assertion

断言

Meaning

a confident and forceful statement of fact or belief

Example

Her assertion that she was right was met with silence.

她的断言她是对的遭遇了沉默。

C2 noun /əˈvɪdəti/

avidity

热情

Meaning

extreme eagerness or enthusiasm

Example

He accepted the offer with avidity.

他带着热情接受了这个提议。

C2 adjective /ˌæntɪdəˈluːviən/

antediluvian

极为古老

Meaning

extremely old-fashioned; belonging to the time before the biblical flood

Example

His views on women are positively antediluvian.

他对女性的看法是完全过时的。

A2 noun /ʃeɪp/

Shape

形状; 外观

Meaning

the external form or appearance of something; condition or state

Example

The artist drew a perfect circle shape on the canvas.

艺术家在画布上画出了完美的圆形形状。

A2 noun /ræt/

Rat

老鼠

Meaning

a large long-tailed rodent that is typically considered a pest

Example

The rat scurried across the kitchen floor.

老鼠在厨房的地板上快速跑过。

C2 noun /ɪmˈpjuːɪsəns/

impuissance

无能, 无力

Meaning

inability to take effective action; helplessness

Example

The government’s impuissance in the face of crisis frustrated the people.

政府在危机面前的无能让人民感到沮丧。

C2 noun /ˈmaɪkrəˌkɒzəm/

microcosm

微观宇宙

Meaning

A small, representative system having analogies to a larger system; a miniature version of something.

Example

The small town is a microcosm of the entire nation.

这个小镇是整个国家的微观宇宙。

C1 verb /əˈnʌl/

annul

取消

Meaning

to declare something legally invalid or cancel it

Example

The court decided to annul the marriage due to fraud.

法院决定因欺诈取消婚姻。

B2 adjective /hɪˈlɛəriəs/

hilarious

极其有趣

Meaning

Extremely funny or amusing.

Example

The comedian told a hilarious story that had everyone laughing.

那位喜剧演员讲了一个极其有趣的故事，让每个人都笑了。

C1 verb /ˈskʌr.i/

scurry

快速跑

Meaning

To move quickly with short, hurried steps.

Example

The mice scurried across the kitchen floor when the lights turned on.

老鼠在灯光打开时快速穿过厨房的地板。

C1 adjective ʌnˈwɔːr.rən.tɪd

unwarranted

不合理的

Meaning

Not justified or necessary; without good reason.

Example

His anger toward the staff was completely unwarranted.

他对员工的愤怒是完全不合理的。

C1 noun /ˌɛlɪˈveɪʃən/

elevation

海拔

Meaning

The act of raising something to a higher position or level.

Example

The hikers reached a high elevation after hours of climbing.

登山者经过数小时的攀登后达到了较高的海拔。

C1 adjective /ˈreɪdiənt/

radiant

光彩照人

Meaning

Shining brightly; expressing great happiness.

Example

She looked radiant in her wedding dress.

她在婚礼上穿着婚纱，看起来非常耀眼。

B2 noun /ˈsen.tɪ.piːd/

Centipede

蜈蚣

Meaning

a long thin creature with many legs that lives in dark places

Example

I found a centipede crawling under the rock.

我在石头下发现了一只蜈蚣。

B2 adjective /səkˈsɛsɪv/

Successive

连续的; 连续的

Meaning

following one after the other in order; consecutive

Example

The team won three successive matches.

球队赢得了三场连续的比赛。

B2 noun /ˈpref.ər.əns/

Preference

偏爱

Meaning

a greater liking for one alternative over another or others

Example

She has a preference for classical music over pop music.

她更喜欢古典音乐而不是流行音乐。

C1 adjective /prəˈfeɪn/

profane

亵渎的，不敬的

Meaning

showing disrespect or contempt for sacred things; irreverent or vulgar

Example

His jokes were considered too profane for the ceremony.

他的笑话被认为是太亵渎仪式了。

C2 noun /ˌæpəˈzɪʃən/

apposition

同位语 (并列语法)

Meaning

a grammatical construction in which two elements are placed side by side, with one explaining the other

Example

In the phrase 'my friend John,' the word 'John' is in apposition to 'my friend.'

在短语'我的朋友约翰'中，'约翰'这个词与'我的朋友'同位。

B1 adjective /ˈvælɪd/

Valid

有效; 法律上或官方上可接受的

Meaning

legally or officially acceptable; having a sound basis in logic or fact

Example

The passport is valid for ten years.

护照有效期为十年。

B1 noun /ˈboʊ.nəs/

Bonus

奖金

Meaning

an amount of money added to wages on a seasonal basis, especially as a reward for good performance

Example

She received a year-end bonus for her excellent work performance.

她因出色的工作表现而获得了年终奖金。

B1 noun /slaɪd/

Slide

滑梯

Meaning

a smooth surface for sliding down; a piece of playground equipment

Example

The children enjoyed playing on the slide at the park.

孩子们在公园的滑梯上玩得很开心。

B2 noun /dʌv/

Dove

鸽子

Meaning

a small, gentle bird with soft cooing sounds, often white and symbolizing peace

Example

The white dove flew peacefully across the blue sky.

白鸽平静地飞翔在蓝天上。

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.

A1 adverb /ˈkwɪk.li/

Quickly

迅速; 快速

Meaning

at a fast speed; with little delay; rapidly

Example

He quickly finished his homework.

他迅速完成了他的作业。

C1 noun /ˈstæl.i.ən/

stallion

用于繁殖的种马

Meaning

An adult male horse that is not castrated, often used for breeding.

Example

The farm owns a powerful stallion for breeding purposes.

农场拥有一匹强壮的种马用于繁殖。

B2 noun /ˈwaɪnəri/

winery

酿酒厂

Meaning

a place where wine is made

Example

They visited a famous winery in France.

他们参观了法国的一家著名酒厂。

A1 noun /ˈɛərpleɪn/

airplane

飞机

Meaning

a powered flying vehicle with fixed wings and engines

Example

The airplane took off smoothly from the runway.

飞机平稳地从跑道上起飞。

C2 adjective /ˌpɪkəˈrɛsk/

picaresque

流氓英雄的故事

Meaning

relating to a style of fiction depicting the adventures of a roguish hero

Example

The novel is a picaresque tale of a clever vagabond.

这本小说是一个聪明流浪汉的皮卡雷斯克故事。

A2 noun /faɪl/

File

锉刀

Meaning

a tool with a rough surface for smoothing or shaping hard materials; a collection of papers or data

Example

He used a metal file to smooth the rough edges.

他使用了一把金属锉刀来平滑粗糙的边缘。

B2 noun /pəˈsjuːt/

pursuit

追求, 寻求

Meaning

the act of chasing or trying to achieve something

Example

He dedicated his life to the pursuit of happiness.

他将一生奉献给了追求幸福。

C1 verb rɪˈplɛn.ɪʃ

replenish

补充

Meaning

Fill something up again.

Example

Drinking water helps replenish lost fluids in the body.

喝水有助于补充身体失去的液体。

C2 verb /ˌnɒnˈplʌst/

nonplused

困惑的

Meaning

Past tense of nonplus; surprised and confused.

Example

She was completely nonplused by his sudden decision.

她完全被他突如其来的决定弄得不知所措。

C2 noun, verb /ˈkaʊntərˌtʃɑːrdʒ/

countercharge

反诉

Meaning

an opposing charge or accusation; to make an opposing attack

Example

The lawyer filed a countercharge against the accuser.

律师对指控者提起了反诉。

B2 verb /ɪkˈstrækt/

extract

提取

Meaning

to remove or take out something, often with effort

Example

The dentist had to extract the damaged tooth.

牙医不得不提取受损的牙齿。

A2 verb /əˈnɔɪ/

annoy

惹恼

Meaning

to irritate or bother someone and make them feel a little angry or uncomfortable

Example

His constant humming started to annoy everyone in the room.

他的持续哼唱开始让房间里的每个人都不耐烦。

B1 adverb /ˈkʌrəntli/

currently

目前

Meaning

at the present time; now

Example

He is currently working on a new project.

他目前正在做一个新项目。

A2 noun /ˈprɛzɪdənt/

president

总统

Meaning

the elected head of a republican state

Example

The president addressed the nation last night.

总统昨晚向全国发表了演讲。

C2 verb /ˈhæroʊ/

harrow

折磨 / 耙

Meaning

to cause distress or torment; also to break up and smooth soil with a farm tool

Example

The tragic news harrowed the entire family.

悲惨的消息让全家人都痛苦不堪。

C1 noun /fɔːrˈmæl.ə.ti/

Formality

形式

Meaning

the rigid observance of rules of convention or etiquette; a thing done simply to comply with requirements

Example

The signing of the contract was just a formality; the deal was already agreed upon.

签署合同只是一个形式；交易已经达成。

C2 noun /ˌɪnkəˈpæsəti/

incapacity

无能

Meaning

the lack of ability, power, or fitness to do something

Example

His mental incapacity prevented him from making important decisions.

他的心理无能使他无法做出重要决策。

C2 adjective /ˈmɪn.dʒi/

Mingy

小气; 吝啬

Meaning

mean or stingy; unwilling to spend money

Example

He is too mingy to spend money on anything but necessities.

他太小气，不愿意在除必要的东西外花钱。

C2 adverb /əˈθwɔːrt/

athwart

横向地, 反对

Meaning

Across or in opposition to something.

Example

A fallen tree lay athwart the road, blocking traffic.

一棵倒下的树横在路上，阻碍了交通。

B2 noun ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən

limitation

限制

Meaning

A limiting rule or circumstance; a restriction on the size or amount of something permissible.

Example

Limitation in data affects policy-making decisions.

数据的限制影响政策决策。

B2 noun /ˈkɒmjʊnɪst/

communist

Meaning

a person who supports or believes in the principles of communism

Example

The communist ideology aims for a classless society.

C1 noun /pʌnˈdʒɑː.bi/

Punjabi

旁遮普

Meaning

a traditional long shirt worn in South Asia, typically loose-fitting

Example

He wore a white punjabi for the festival celebration.

他穿着白色的旁遮普参加节日庆典。

C2 verb /dɪsˈbɜːrs/

disburse

分配

Meaning

to pay out money, especially from a fund

Example

The organization will disburse the funds to the affected families.

该组织将把资金分配给受影响的家庭。