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C2 noun /ˈɔɪl.mən/

Oilman

石油商
Meaning
a person who works in the oil industry; someone who sells oil or petroleum products
Example
The oilman discovered a new oil field in the desert.
石油商在沙漠中发现了一个新的油田。
C2 noun /ˈtʃæt.əl/

chattel

动产 / 个人财产
Meaning
a personal possession; historically, movable property including slaves
Example
In the past, slaves were considered the chattel of their owners.
在过去,奴隶被视为他们主人的动产。
B2 adverb /kənˈsɪstəntli/

consistently

持续地
Meaning
in a way that does not vary; regularly and dependably
Example
She has been performing consistently well in her studies.
她在学习中始终表现得很好。
C1 noun /ɡluːm/

Gloom

黑暗; 悲伤; 忧郁
Meaning
partial or total darkness; a state of dejection or despondency
Example
The thick clouds cast a gloom over the valley, making everything appear dark and dreary.
厚重的云层将黑暗笼罩在山谷上,让一切看起来昏暗和忧郁。
B1 noun /ˈtaʊər/

tower

Meaning
a tall, narrow structure, often a part of a building
Example
The tower stood tall above the city.
塔高高地耸立在城市上方。
B2 verb /əˈrɪdʒɪneɪt/

originate

起源
Meaning
to come into existence; to begin; to create or produce
Example
The tradition originated in ancient times.
这个传统起源于古代。
B2 noun /iˈkɒlədʒɪst/

ecologist

生态学家
Meaning
A scientist who studies the relationships between living organisms and their environment.
Example
The ecologist studied the effects of pollution on the forest ecosystem.
生态学家研究了污染对森林生态系统的影响。
B2 adjective /ˈlɪtərəl/

literal

字面
Meaning
taking words in their usual or most basic sense without metaphor or exaggeration
Example
His comment was meant as a joke, not to be taken in a literal sense.
他的评论是开玩笑的,不应当按字面意思理解。
A2 verb /fiːd/

feed

Meaning
to give food to a person or animal
Example
She feeds the birds every morning.
她每天早上喂鸟。
B2 adjective /ˈsɛkʃʊəl/

sexual

性行为
Meaning
relating to the instincts, physiological processes, and activities connected with physical attraction or intimate physical contact between individuals
Example
The sexual health of individuals is an important topic in modern medicine.
个体的性健康是现代医学中的一个重要话题。
C1 verb /tʃaɪd/

chide

斥责
Meaning
to scold or rebuke; to express disapproval
Example
The teacher chided the student for being late.
老师因为学生迟到而训斥了他。
C1 noun /ˈwɒndərlʌst/

wanderlust

旅行欲望
Meaning
A strong desire to travel and explore the world.
Example
Her wanderlust took her to every corner of the globe.
她的旅行欲望带她走遍了世界的每个角落。
C1 verb /ˈstæɡ.neɪt/

stagnate

停滞
Meaning
to stop developing, progressing, or moving
Example
Without innovation, the business will stagnate.
没有创新,生意将会停滞不前。
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。
A2 adjective /ˈbroʊkən/

Broken

破损的; 损坏的; 断裂的
Meaning
damaged; not working; fractured
Example
The broken window needs to be replaced immediately.
破损的窗户需要立即更换。
C1 verb /ˈsʌkɪŋ/

sucking

吮吸
Meaning
Drawing in a liquid, air, or other substance through the mouth or a tube by creating a vacuum; also used figuratively for something unpleasant or ineffective
Example
The baby is sucking on a pacifier.
婴儿正在吮吸安抚奶嘴。
A2 noun, verb, adjective /ˈprɛzənt/

present

呈现
Meaning
existing or happening now; to give something to someone in a formal way
Example
She presented her report to the team yesterday.
她昨天向团队展示了她的报告。
C1 adjective /prɪˈtɛnʃəs/

pretentious

做作的
Meaning
Attempting to impress by affecting greater importance, talent, culture, etc., than is actually possessed.
Example
The restaurant was stylish but far too pretentious for my taste.
餐厅很时尚,但对我的口味来说太做作了。
A1 pronoun /ˈnʌθɪŋ/

nothing

什么都没有
Meaning
not anything; no thing
Example
She has nothing to worry about.
她没有什么可担心的。
A1 verb /rʌn/

run

跑步
Meaning
to move quickly on foot; to operate or function
Example
I run every morning for exercise.
我每天早上跑步锻炼。
B2 adjective /ˈdæz.lɪŋ/

Dazzling

耀眼的; 令人印象深刻的
Meaning
extremely bright and impressive; brilliant and stunning
Example
The dazzling lights of the city amazed the tourists.
城市的耀眼灯光让游客感到惊讶。
B2 noun /ˌɪm.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Imitation

模仿; 复制; 仿制品
Meaning
the action of using someone or something as a model; a copy of something original
Example
His imitation of the famous actor was so good that everyone burst into laughter.
他的模仿非常成功,大家都笑了出来。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈtʃeɪndʒəbəl/

Unchangeable

不可改变的; 固定的;
Meaning
not able to be changed or altered; fixed and permanent
Example
The laws of physics are unchangeable principles that govern the universe.
物理法则是不变的原则,支配着宇宙。
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。
A2 noun /fəˈtɒɡrəfi/

photography

摄影
Meaning
the art or practice of taking and processing photographs
Example
She studied photography in college.
她在大学里学习了摄影。
C1 verb /skɒf/

scoff

嘲笑
Meaning
to speak about something in a mocking or dismissive way
Example
He scoffed at the idea of moving abroad.
他嘲笑搬到国外的想法。
B1 noun /ˈfɪzɪks/

physics

物理学
Meaning
the natural science that studies matter, energy, and the interactions between them
Example
She decided to major in physics at the university.
她决定在大学主修物理学。
C2 adjective /ˈlæm.ən.tə.bəl/

lamentable

可悲的
Meaning
deserving to be criticized or regretted; unfortunate
Example
The team’s lamentable performance disappointed their fans.
球队的可悲表现让他们的粉丝失望。
C2 noun /ˈpɒlɪti/

polity

政治,政府形式
Meaning
an organized society or form of government
Example
The ancient Greek polity had a system of city-states.
古希腊的政治有一个城邦制度。
B2 noun /koʊˈɪn.sɪ.dəns/

Coincidence

巧合
Meaning
a remarkable occurrence of events or circumstances without apparent causal connection; chance happening
Example
It was a strange coincidence that they both wore the same dress to the party.
这是一个奇怪的巧合,他们俩都穿着相同的衣服参加派对。
C2 adjective /ˈmoʊtaɪl/

motile

可动的
Meaning
Capable of movement or locomotion.
Example
Certain bacteria are motile and can swim toward nutrients.
某些细菌是可动的,能够朝营养物质游动。
C1 noun /ˈlæt.ɪ.tuːd/

Latitude

纬度
Meaning
the angular distance of a place north or south of the earth's equator; freedom to act or think
Example
The GPS device showed our exact latitude and longitude coordinates on the map.
GPS设备在地图上显示了我们的准确纬度和经度坐标。
C2 adjective /ˌɛpɪkjʊˈriːən/

epicurean

享乐主义
Meaning
relating to the enjoyment of fine food, drink, and luxury
Example
The chef prepared an epicurean feast for the guests.
厨师为客人准备了一场享乐主义的盛宴。
C1 noun ˌpriːˌɒkjʊˈpeɪʃən

preoccupation

忧虑
Meaning
The state of being absorbed in thought; mental distraction.
Example
His preoccupation with work led to neglecting his personal life.
他对工作的忧虑导致忽视了个人生活。
A2 noun /koʊt/

Coat

外套
Meaning
an outer garment worn over other clothes for warmth or protection
Example
He put on his winter coat before going outside.
他在出门前穿上了冬季外套。
C1 adjective /drəˈkoʊniən/

draconian

龙般的
Meaning
Extremely harsh and severe, especially laws or rules.
Example
The new regulations were criticized as draconian.
新的规定被批评为龙般的。
C2 noun /ˈɡrɑːtoʊ/

grotto

洞窟
Meaning
a small picturesque cave, often artificial
Example
Tourists visited the grotto hidden behind the waterfall.
游客参观了隐藏在瀑布后的洞窟。
C2 noun /ˈænθrəsaɪt/

anthracite

硬煤
Meaning
A hard, shiny form of coal that burns with little smoke and a high heat value.
Example
The factory used anthracite as its primary fuel source.
工厂使用海棉石作为主要燃料来源。
C2 noun /ˈpoʊ.ə.si/

poesy

诗意
Meaning
poetry; the art or composition of poems
Example
The anthology was filled with romantic poesy.
这本选集充满了浪漫的诗意。
C2 verb /ɪˈnjʊər/

inure

习惯
Meaning
To become accustomed to something, especially something unpleasant.
Example
Soldiers quickly became inured to the harsh conditions.
士兵们迅速适应了严酷的条件。
C2 noun /ˈfrɛs.koʊ/

fresco

壁画
Meaning
A painting done rapidly in watercolor on wet plaster so that the colors penetrate the surface
Example
The church walls were decorated with beautiful frescoes.
教堂的墙壁装饰着美丽的壁画。
C1 noun /slæb/

slab

Meaning
a large, thick, flat piece of stone, concrete, or other hard material
Example
The workers laid a concrete slab for the foundation.
工人们为地基铺设了一块混凝土板。
A2 adverb /ˈtruːli/

Truly

真的
Meaning
in accordance with fact or reality; genuinely
Example
She truly loves her family.
她真的爱她的家人。
C1 adjective /ˈwoʊ.fəl/

woeful

悲惨的
Meaning
full of woe; very sad or miserable; also used to mean very bad or deplorable
Example
He gave me a woeful look when he lost the match.
当他输掉比赛时,他给了我一个悲惨的眼神。
C2 verb /ˈrævɪʃ/

ravish

迷住
Meaning
To fill with intense delight; to captivate or enchant.
Example
The beauty of the sunset ravished the travelers.
日落的美丽让旅行者陶醉。
C1 noun/adjective /dɪˈtɜː.rənt/

deterrent

威慑因素
Meaning
A thing that discourages or is intended to discourage someone from doing something.
Example
A strict law serves as a deterrent to crime.
严格的法律作为犯罪的威慑因素。
C1 adjective /ˌnɒnˈvɜː.bəl/

non-verbal

不涉及或使用语言或演讲; 通过手势、肢体语言或面部表情进行交流。
Meaning
Not involving or using words or speech; communicated through gestures, body language, or facial expressions.
Example
Non-verbal cues are just as important as words.
非语言提示与言语同样重要。
C1 adjective /ˈsaʊnd.pruːf/

Sound-proof

隔音的; 防止声音进出
Meaning
impervious to sound; preventing sound from entering or leaving
Example
The recording studio has sound-proof walls.
录音室有隔音墙。
C1 noun /ˈtʃʌk.əl/

Chuckle

轻微的笑声
Meaning
a quiet or suppressed laugh; to laugh quietly or with amusement
Example
He gave a soft chuckle when he heard the funny joke.
他听到那个有趣的笑话时发出轻轻的笑声。
C2 noun /ˌdʒiː.niˈæl.ə.ti/

geniality

友好
Meaning
the quality of being friendly and cheerful
Example
His geniality made him popular among his colleagues.
他的友好使他在同事中很受欢迎。
B1 noun dɪˈfens

defense

防御
Meaning
The action of defending from or resisting attack; protection from harm or danger.
Example
Defense was one of the central subjects.
防御是其中一个核心主题。
C2 noun /hoʊ/

Hoe

锄头
Meaning
a gardening tool with a thin metal blade used for breaking up soil and removing weeds
Example
The farmer used a hoe to remove weeds from his vegetable garden.
农夫使用锄头从他的蔬菜园中移除杂草。
C2 adjective /ˈpɒndərəbl/

ponderable

可以考虑的, 可思考的
Meaning
able to be considered or thought about
Example
The evidence was substantial and ponderable.
证据是实质性的,并且是可以思考的。
C2 verb /rɪˈdaʊnd/

redound

贡献
Meaning
to contribute greatly to a result or consequence, usually beneficial
Example
His hard work will redound to the success of the company.
他的努力工作将对公司成功作出贡献。
C2 noun /ɒmˈnɪpətəns/

omnipotence

全能
Meaning
The quality of having unlimited power or authority.
Example
Many religions describe God’s omnipotence as absolute.
许多宗教将上帝的全能描述为绝对的。
C1 noun /ˈpɛs.tɪ.saɪd ˈrɛz.ɪ.djuː/

pesticide-residue

农药残留
Meaning
Chemical remnants left over from pesticides used on crops or in soil.
Example
Excess pesticide-residue in food can be harmful to health.
食物中的农药残留过多可能对健康有害。
A1 pronoun /hɪm/

him

Meaning
Used to refer to a male person or animal already mentioned.
Example
I saw him at the park yesterday.
我昨天在公园看见了他。
C2 adjective /ˈkoʊltɪʃ/

coltish

Meaning
Playful, energetic, and not fully mature or disciplined.
Example
The coltish boy ran around the field without a care.
A2 verb /əˈvɔɪd/

avoid

避免
Meaning
To keep away from or stop oneself from doing something.
Example
He tries to avoid junk food.
他尽量避免吃垃圾食品。
A2 noun /ɔɪl/

Oil

Meaning
a viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, used for cooking or fuel
Example
Heat the oil in a pan before adding the vegetables.
在加菜之前先把油加热。
C1 noun /prəˈpoʊnənt/

proponent

支持者, 倡导者
Meaning
a person who advocates for or supports a particular idea, cause, or plan
Example
She is a strong proponent of renewable energy.
她是可再生能源的坚定支持者。
B2 noun /ˌkeɪ.pəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

capability

能力
Meaning
The ability or capacity to do something.
Example
The telescope's capability is unparalleled.
望远镜的能力是无与伦比的。
A2 noun /ˈhɛdeɪk/

headache

头痛
Meaning
a continuous pain in the head; something that causes worry or difficulty
Example
Too much screen time can give you a terrible headache.
过多的屏幕时间可能会导致你出现严重的头痛。
C1 noun /ˈbaɪ.lɔː/

by-law

地方性法规
Meaning
A rule made by a company, organization, or local authority to control the actions of its members.
Example
The city council passed a new by-law regulating street vendors.
市议会通过了一项新的地方法规,规范街头小贩。
A2 adjective /ˈsɛntrəl/

central

中央的
Meaning
Situated in the middle; of the greatest importance.
Example
Water is central to human survival.
水对人类生存至关重要。
C1 noun /ˈiːkwɪnɒks/

equinox

昼夜平衡
Meaning
The time or date when day and night are of equal length, occurring twice a year.
Example
The spring equinox marks the beginning of longer days.
春分标志着白天时间变长的开始。
B2 adjective /ˈprɑːspərəs/

Prosperous

繁荣的; 兴旺的;
Meaning
successful in material terms; flourishing financially
Example
The company became very prosperous after launching their new product.
该公司在推出新产品后变得非常繁荣。
B2 verb ˈɪmplɪment

implement

实施
Meaning
To put a decision or plan into effect; to execute or apply.
Example
Implementing educational policies is essential for progress.
实施教育政策对进步至关重要。
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。
C1 noun /əˈsem.bli ˈseʃ.ən/

assembly session

大会会议
Meaning
A formal meeting where representatives gather to discuss and make decisions on important matters.
Example
The assembly session discussed global challenges.
大会会议讨论了全球性挑战。
B2 adjective /ˈskætərd/

Scattered

分散的; 散落的;
Meaning
spread widely apart; dispersed; occurring here and there
Example
Scattered showers are expected throughout the day.
预计全天都会有分散的降雨。
B2 noun ˈkɔːʃən

caution

小心
Meaning
Care taken to avoid danger or mistakes; a warning or piece of advice.
Example
Researchers issued a caution regarding unsustainable fishing.
研究人员就不可持续的捕鱼行为发出了警告。
B2 verb /ɪˈrɛkt/

erect

竖立
Meaning
to build or construct something; to set upright
Example
They erected a statue in the town square.
他们在市中心广场竖立了一个雕像。
B1 noun /blæk ˈpep.ər/

Black Pepper

黑胡椒
Meaning
a hot-tasting spice made from dried peppercorns, widely used for seasoning food
Example
Season the steak with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
用盐和新磨碎的黑胡椒调味牛排。
C2 verb /stɑːntʃ/

stanch

止血
Meaning
to stop the flow of blood or liquid from a wound or source
Example
The nurse quickly stanched the bleeding from the cut.
护士迅速止住了切口处的出血。
B1 verb /əˈdæpt/

adapt

适应
Meaning
to adjust or change something to suit new conditions or situations
Example
He quickly adapted to the new environment.
他很快适应了新环境。
C1 adjective /ˈsiː.naɪl/

senile

与年龄相关的虚弱
Meaning
Showing the weaknesses of old age, especially mental decline.
Example
The old man became senile and forgot familiar faces.
老人变得衰老,忘记了熟悉的面孔。
C2 adjective /ˌmʌl.tɪˈfeə.ri.əs/

Multifarious

多样的;多方面的
Meaning
having many different aspects or forms; diverse and varied
Example
The company has multifarious business interests including technology, finance, and healthcare.
公司有多种商业利益,包括技术、金融和医疗保健。
C1 adjective /ˌtaɪpəˈɡræfɪkəl/

typographical

印刷错误
Meaning
relating to the style, arrangement, or appearance of printed text
Example
There was a typographical error in the book.
书中有一个印刷错误。
C2 adjective /ˈbeɪlfəl/

baleful

威胁的
Meaning
Threatening harm; menacing or expressing hatred.
Example
She gave him a baleful look after the insult.
侮辱之后,她朝他投去一个威胁的眼神。
C1 adjective /təˈrɛstriəl/

terrestrial

陆生
Meaning
Relating to the Earth or land as opposed to the sea or air; living or growing on land.
Example
Humans are terrestrial beings who live on land.
人类是生活在陆地上的陆生生物。
C2 noun /ˈper.ɪ.dʒiː/

perigee

月亮或卫星在轨道上离地球最近的点
Meaning
the point in the orbit of the moon or a satellite at which it is nearest to the Earth
Example
The moon appeared much larger during its perigee.
月亮在其近地点时显得更大。
C1 noun /rɪˈsɜː.dʒəns/

resurgence

复兴
Meaning
An increase or revival after a period of little activity, popularity, or occurrence.
Example
The city saw a resurgence in tourism after the pandemic.
这座城市在大流行后看到了旅游业的复兴。
B2 verb, noun /ˈtæk.əl/

tackle

Meaning
to try to deal with or solve a difficult problem; to physically stop someone in sports by knocking them down
Example
The coach taught the players how to tackle properly.
C1 noun ˈɪm.pɪ.təs

impetus

推动力
Meaning
The force or motivation that drives something forward; momentum.
Example
The new policy provided an impetus for economic growth.
新政策为经济增长提供了推动力。
C2 verb /ˈɡɑːrbəl/

garble

扰乱
Meaning
To reproduce a message in a confused, distorted, or unclear way.
Example
The poor phone connection garbled his words.
差的电话连接使他的话语变得混乱。
A2 noun /maɪl/

mile

英里
Meaning
a unit of distance equal to 1,609.34 meters; a long distance figuratively
Example
She walked a mile to reach the bus stop.
她走了一英里到达公交站。
A1 noun /ˈtɛnɪs/

tennis

网球
Meaning
a sport played with rackets and a ball on a rectangular court
Example
He enjoys playing tennis with his friends on the weekends.
他喜欢周末和朋友们一起打网球。
B2 adjective /ˈteɪst.fəl/

Tasteful

美味的;优雅的;有品位的
Meaning
showing good judgment in matters of style and beauty
Example
She decorated her home in a very tasteful manner.
她把家装饰得非常有品位。
C1 verb/noun /ˈswæɡ.ər/

swagger

傲慢
Meaning
To walk or behave in a very confident and arrogant way.
Example
He swaggered into the room as if he owned the place.
他走进房间,好像他是这个地方的主人。
A2 verb /fɪl/

fill

填充
Meaning
to make or become full; to put something into a container until it is full
Example
Please fill the glass with water.
请把玻璃杯装满水。
C1 adjective /əˈvɜːrs/

averse

反感
Meaning
having a strong dislike of or opposition to something
Example
He was averse to taking unnecessary risks.
他不愿意承担不必要的风险。
C2 noun /ˈkɒd.ɪ.sɪl/

codicil

遗嘱附录
Meaning
a legal document that makes changes or additions to an existing will
Example
He added a codicil to his will to include his granddaughter.
他在遗嘱中添加了一份附录,以包括他的孙女。
A1 adjective /oʊˈkeɪ/

ok

好的
Meaning
used to indicate agreement, approval, or understanding
Example
Okay, let's go to the park.
好的,我们去公园。
B2 noun ɪnˌdʌstrɪəlaɪˈzeɪʃən

industrialization

工业化
Meaning
The development of industries in a country or region on a wide scale.
Example
Industrialization changed the global economy dramatically.
工业化显著改变了全球经济。
C2 noun /ˈmeɪvən/

maven

专家
Meaning
an expert or connoisseur in a particular field
Example
He is a tech maven who always knows the latest trends.
他是一个科技领域的专家,总是知道最新的趋势。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsoʊld/

unsold

未售出的
Meaning
not sold; remaining without a buyer
Example
The unsold goods were returned to the warehouse.
未售出的商品被退回仓库。
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 verb /ˈwɔːbəl/

warble

用颤抖的声音或发出颤音唱歌或吹口哨
Meaning
To sing or whistle with a quavering voice or with trills.
Example
The bird warbled a sweet tune in the morning.
那只鸟在早上用甜美的旋律歌唱。
C1 noun ˈsɛlfləsnɪs

selflessness

无私
Meaning
The quality of being concerned more with the needs of others than with one's own.
Example
Selflessness is a key value for community building.
无私是社区建设中的关键价值。
C1 verb /prɪˈkluːd/

preclude

阻止
Meaning
To prevent something from happening; to make impossible.
Example
Heavy rain precluded the possibility of a picnic.
大雨阻止了野餐的可能性。
B2 verb /dɪˈraɪv/

derive

派生
Meaning
To obtain something from a source.
Example
Many English words derive from Latin.
许多英语词汇源自拉丁语。
B1 noun /ˈθɛrəpɪst/

therapist

治疗师
Meaning
a person trained to provide treatment or counseling for physical or mental health
Example
The therapist helped him overcome his anxiety.
治疗师帮助他克服了焦虑。
C2 adjective /ɪkˈstɛnsəbl/

extensible

可扩展的
Meaning
able to be extended; capable of expansion.
Example
The software is designed to be extensible with new features.
该软件设计为可以通过新功能扩展。
A2 noun /belt/

Belt

皮带
Meaning
a strip of leather or cloth worn around the waist to support clothes or for decoration
Example
He tightened his belt before going for a run.
他在跑步前系紧了皮带。
B2 noun /ˈblæk.smɪθ/

Blacksmith

铁匠
Meaning
a person who makes and repairs things made of iron
Example
The blacksmith hammered the hot iron into a horseshoe.
铁匠把热铁打成了马蹄铁。
B2 verb /ˌriː.kənˈsɪd.ər/

reconsider

重新考虑
Meaning
to think about something again, especially to change a decision or opinion
Example
She decided to reconsider her decision about moving abroad.
她决定重新考虑她关于移居国外的决定。
B2 noun /ˈskaɪˌskreɪpər/

Skyscraper

摩天大楼
Meaning
a very tall building of many stories
Example
The new skyscraper dominates the city's skyline.
这座新的摩天大楼主导着城市的天际线。
A2 noun /ˈsɪz.ərz/

Scissors

剪刀
Meaning
a cutting instrument with two sharp blades that are joined and work against each other
Example
She used scissors to cut the paper into small pieces.
她用剪刀把纸剪成小块。
A2 noun /lɒs/

loss

损失
Meaning
The state of no longer having something or someone; the harm resulting from losing.
Example
The company suffered a huge financial loss last year.
公司去年遭受了巨大的财务损失。
C2 noun /rɪˈpæst/

repast

宴席
Meaning
A meal or the food eaten during a meal.
Example
They enjoyed a delicious repast by the riverside.
他们在河边享用了美味的宴席。
B1 verb /ˈɡɑːsɪp/

gossip

八卦
Meaning
to talk about other people's private lives, often in an unkind way
Example
They love to gossip about their neighbors.
他们喜欢聊邻居的八卦。
C1 noun /ˈpɛntəɡən/

pentagon

Meaning
A plane figure with five straight sides and five angles; also refers to the US Department of Defense building.
Example
The Pentagon is one of the most iconic government buildings in the United States.
C1 adjective /ˌʌndərˈsteɪtɪd/

understated

低调的
Meaning
Presented in a subtle and restrained way.
Example
She wore an elegant but understated dress.
她穿了一件优雅但低调的裙子。
B2 noun /ˌmɒdəˈreɪʃən/

moderation

Meaning
The avoidance of excess or extremes; keeping balance or within reasonable limits.
Example
He drinks wine in moderation.
B2 noun /ˈlɔɪəlti/

loyalty

忠诚
Meaning
a strong feeling of support or allegiance
Example
His loyalty to the company earned him great respect.
他对公司的忠诚为他赢得了极大的尊敬。
B1 adjective /ˈlɪmɪtɪd/

limited

有限的
Meaning
Restricted in size, amount, or extent; not great in number or ability.
Example
Tickets for the concert are limited.
音乐会的票是有限的。
B2 noun /ˈdʒoʊ.kər/

Joker

小丑
Meaning
a playing card with a picture of a jester, used as a wild card; a person who is fond of joking
Example
He used the joker card to complete his winning hand in the poker game.
他用小丑牌来完成他在扑克游戏中的赢牌。
B2 noun ˈɪnəveɪtɪv tuːlz

innovative tools

创新工具
Meaning
Creative devices or advanced technologies that introduce new methods or approaches to accomplish tasks.
Example
Teachers use innovative tools to enhance classroom learning.
教师使用创新工具来提高课堂学习。
B1 verb /rɪˈliːs/

release

释放
Meaning
to set free; to allow something to escape or go away
Example
The prisoner was released after ten years.
囚犯在十年后被释放。
C1 noun /ˈkwɒn.dər.i/

Quandary

困境; 为难
Meaning
a difficult situation where you cannot decide what to do; dilemma
Example
She was in a quandary about which job offer to accept.
她在选择接受哪个工作机会时陷入了困境。