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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。
B1 adjective /fɒnd/

fond

喜爱
Meaning
having a strong liking or affection for something or someone
Example
She is fond of painting and spends hours in front of her canvas.
她非常喜爱画画,并且在画布前面花费了几个小时。
B2 adverb /ˈtʃiːfli/

chiefly

主要
Meaning
mainly; primarily
Example
The festival is celebrated chiefly by young people.
这个节日主要由年轻人庆祝。
A2 noun /ˈɪndʒəri/

injury

伤害
Meaning
Harm or damage to a person’s body caused by an accident or attack.
Example
He suffered a serious injury during the football match.
他在足球比赛中受了重伤。
B2 adjective/noun /staʊt/

stout

强壮 / 粗壮
Meaning
Strong, thick, or heavily built; also a kind of dark beer
Example
The stout man lifted the heavy box with ease.
这个强壮的男人轻松地举起了沉重的箱子。
B1 adjective /ʌnˈjuzd/

Unused

未使用的; 没有被使用
Meaning
not being used; not having been used before
Example
There are many unused rooms in this old mansion.
这个古老的豪宅里有许多未使用的房间。
A2 noun /əˈpɔɪnt.mənt/

Appointment

约会; 任命;
Meaning
an arrangement to meet someone at a particular time and place; the action of appointing someone to a job or position
Example
I have a doctor's appointment at 3 PM.
我有一个下午三点的医生预约。
C2 noun /əˈfleɪtəs/

afflatus

神圣的灵感
Meaning
a sudden divine inspiration or creative impulse
Example
The poet wrote the verses under a sudden afflatus of inspiration.
诗人在突然的神圣灵感下写下了诗句。
C2 adjective /sɒmˈnɪfərəs/

somniferous

催眠的
Meaning
Tending to induce sleep; soporific.
Example
The professor's somniferous lecture put half the class to sleep.
教授的催眠讲座让一半的学生睡着了。
C2 noun /ˌfoʊ.mənˈteɪ.ʃən/

fomentation

煽动,激起
Meaning
The action of instigating or stirring up; also the application of warm substances to the body to ease pain.
Example
His speech led to the fomentation of violence in the region.
他的演讲导致了该地区暴力的激化。
C1 noun /ˈhɑː.mə.nɪm/

homonym

同音异义词
Meaning
A word that is spelled and pronounced like another word but has a different meaning.
Example
The word 'bat' is a homonym because it can mean an animal or a sports tool.
'蝙蝠'这个词是一个同音异义词,因为它可以指代动物或运动器材。
C2 adjective /ˈoʊ.kən/

oaken

由橡木制成
Meaning
made of or resembling oak wood
Example
The villagers gathered around the oaken table in the hall.
村民们围着大厅里的橡木桌子聚集在一起。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkoʊətɪv/

inchoative

初步的
Meaning
relating to the beginning of something; in an initial stage
Example
The poet used inchoative expressions to depict the dawn of creation.
诗人使用了初步的表达方式来描绘创世之初。
A1 noun ˈflaʊərz

Flowers

Meaning
The reproductive structures of plants that provide nectar for butterflies.
Example
Butterflies are attracted to colorful flowers.
蝴蝶被五彩斑斓的花朵吸引。
C1 noun ˌkɒn.ʃiˈen.ʃəs.nəs

conscientiousness

责任心
Meaning
The quality of wishing to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly; diligence.
Example
Her conscientiousness in work led to a well-organized project.
她在工作中的责任心使得项目井然有序。
C1 adjective /ˈmɑːr.dʒɪ.nəl/

Marginal

边际的; 微小的; 轻微的
Meaning
relating to or situated at the edge; minimal; slight
Example
The marginal improvement in sales was barely noticeable.
销售的边际改善几乎没有被注意到。
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。
A1 noun /ˈtɪkɪt/

ticket

Meaning
a small piece of paper or card that gives the holder a right to access a service or event
Example
He bought a ticket to the concert.
他买了一个音乐会的票。
C1 adjective daɪˈvɜː.dʒənt

divergent

分歧的
Meaning
Tending to be different or develop in different directions
Example
Divergent policies create challenges in collaboration.
分歧的政策在合作中带来了挑战。
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈsiː/

oversee

监督
Meaning
to supervise or watch over something; to manage and direct
Example
The manager will oversee the entire construction project.
经理将监督整个建筑项目。
C1 noun /ɪkˈspæns/

expanse

广阔的区域
Meaning
a wide, open area of land, sea, or sky
Example
The desert is a vast expanse of sand and rock.
沙漠是一个广阔的沙子和岩石区域。
C1 noun/verb ˈpɪv.ət

pivot

战略转变,中心,过程改变
Meaning
A significant change in business strategy or direction.
Example
The company decided to pivot its business strategy.
公司决定调整其商业策略。
C1 noun /ˈrɛdʒɪmənt/

regiment

Meaning
A permanent unit of an army, typically commanded by a colonel and divided into several companies.
Example
The regiment marched proudly through the streets after returning from the mission.
C2 verb /lɪr/

leer

猥亵的目光
Meaning
To look at someone in an unpleasant, sly, or sexually suggestive way.
Example
He leered at her in a way that made her uncomfortable.
他用让她不舒服的方式看着她。
C1 noun /ˈstəʊ.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/

stoicism

斯多伊主义
Meaning
The endurance of pain or hardship without the display of feelings and without complaint.
Example
His stoicism during hardship was admirable.
他在困境中的斯多伊主义令人钦佩。
C1 noun /ɪˌlæbəˈreɪʃən/

elaboration

阐述 / 详细说明
Meaning
the process of adding more detail or expanding on something
Example
The teacher appreciated the student's elaboration of the topic.
老师欣赏了学生对主题的详细阐述。
B2 noun fəˈtiːɡ

fatigue

疲劳
Meaning
Physical or mental exhaustion due to prolonged exertion or mental stress
Example
Lack of sleep leads to extreme fatigue.
缺乏睡眠会导致极度疲劳。
A1 verb /mʌst/

must

必须
Meaning
to be required or obligated to
Example
You must complete your homework before you go out.
你必须完成作业,然后才能出去。
C1 noun /ˈælɪbaɪ/

alibi

不在场证明
Meaning
A claim or piece of evidence that one was elsewhere when an act, typically a crime, was committed.
Example
She had a strong alibi that proved she was at the cinema during the theft.
她有一个强有力的辩解,证明她在偷窃发生时在电影院。
B2 verb /ˈsɪmplɪfaɪ/

simplify

简化
Meaning
to make easier to understand or do; to reduce complexity
Example
The teacher simplified the complex equation for the students.
老师为学生简化了复杂的方程。
B2 noun /ˈprɛfəs/

preface

前言
Meaning
an introduction to a book, speech, or other written work
Example
The author explained his motivation in the preface.
作者在前言中解释了他的动机。
B1 noun /ˈloʊnlinəs/

Loneliness

孤独
Meaning
The state of being alone and feeling sad about it.
Example
She felt a deep sense of loneliness after moving to the new city.
她搬到新城市后感到深深的孤独。
C1 noun /ɪnˈækjʊrəsi/

inaccuracy

不准确
Meaning
lack of accuracy or precision; an incorrect or wrong detail
Example
The report contained several factual inaccuracies.
这份报告包含了一些不准确之处。
B2 noun ˌbaɪ.oʊ.dɪˈvɝː.sə.t̬i

biodiversity

生物多样性
Meaning
The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.
Example
Rainforests are home to immense biodiversity.
雨林是巨大的生物多样性的家园。
C1 noun /ˈklaɪəntɛl/

clientele

客户群
Meaning
The clients or customers of a professional person or business.
Example
The salon's clientele includes many high-profile individuals.
这个沙龙的客户群包括许多高端人士。
B1 verb /kənˈsɪst/

consist

由...组成
Meaning
to be made up or composed of certain parts or elements
Example
The committee consists of five members.
委员会由五个成员组成。
C2 noun /rɪˈfɛkʃən/

refection

餐点 / 进餐
Meaning
a meal or the act of taking food and drink
Example
The monks gathered for their evening refection.
僧侣们聚集在一起,享用晚餐。
C1 adjective /ɪkˈspiːdiənt/

expedient

权宜之计
Meaning
suitable or convenient for achieving a particular end, sometimes at the expense of morality
Example
It was expedient to take the shortcut despite the risks.
尽管有风险,走捷径是权宜之计。
C1 adjective ˌkwɪn.tɪˈsen.ʃəl

quintessential

典型的完美或典型的例子
Meaning
representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class.
Example
The artist's work is the quintessential example of modernism.
艺术家的作品是现代主义的典型示例。
B2 verb /ˈmeməraɪz/

memorize

记住
Meaning
to learn something by heart; to commit to memory
Example
Students need to memorize important formulas for the exam.
学生需要记住重要的公式以备考试。
B2 noun /ˈɡaɪd.laɪn/

guideline

指导方针
Meaning
a rule, instruction, or principle that provides direction
Example
The company issued new guidelines for employee safety.
公司发布了新的员工安全指导方针。
C1 noun /ˈwɪndfɔːl/

windfall

意外收获
Meaning
an unexpected piece of good fortune, typically a large amount of money
Example
The startup received a windfall when a major client paid for a full year in advance.
初创公司因一个重要客户提前支付了一整年的费用,获得了意外收获。
C2 adjective /ˌpɛntəˈveɪlənt/

pentavalent

五价
Meaning
Having a valence of five, especially in chemistry.
Example
Phosphorus can exist in a pentavalent state.
磷可以以五价状态存在。
C2 noun /ˈmɪn.i.ən/

minion

爪牙
Meaning
A follower or underling of a powerful person, especially a servile one.
Example
The dictator was surrounded by loyal minions who carried out his orders.
独裁者被忠诚的爪牙包围,他们执行他的命令。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdjʊər.ə.bəl/

Endurable

可忍受的
Meaning
able to be endured; bearable; tolerable
Example
The pain was endurable with proper medication.
使用适当的药物,疼痛是可以忍受的。
B1 adjective /ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntl/

environmental

环境的
Meaning
relating to the natural world and the impact of human activity on its condition
Example
The company adopted new policies to reduce environmental damage.
公司采取了新的政策以减少环境损害。
C1 adjective /ˌmɒnəˈlɪθɪk/

monolithic

单片的
Meaning
Massive, uniform, and indivisible; resembling a large single stone or structure.
Example
The company maintained a monolithic structure resistant to change.
公司保持了一个抗变的单片结构。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈvɪnsəbl/

invincible

不可战胜
Meaning
too powerful to be defeated or overcome
Example
The team seemed invincible after winning ten matches in a row.
这支队伍在连续赢得十场比赛后,看起来不可战胜。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnsəˈpɔːrtəbl̩/

insupportable

无法忍受的
Meaning
Too extreme or difficult to be endured.
Example
The heat was insupportable during the long journey.
长途旅行中,热度是无法忍受的。
B2 adjective /mɪr/

mere

仅仅
Meaning
Used to emphasize how small or insignificant something is.
Example
It was a mere suggestion, not a command.
这只是一个建议,而不是命令。
C1 adjective /rɪˈkʌr.ənt/

Recurrent

反复的
Meaning
happening repeatedly; occurring again and again; periodic;
Example
She has been suffering from recurrent headaches for months.
她已经有几个月反复头痛了。
C1 noun/verb /ˈtʌtʃ.ʌp/

touch-up

小修正或改进
Meaning
Small corrections or improvements made to something.
Example
The artist gave a quick touch-up to the painting.
艺术家对画作进行了快速的修饰。
C2 noun /ˈmæk.rəˌkɒz.əm/

macrocosm

宇宙宏观
Meaning
The whole universe considered as a large, complex system; a large-scale representation of something.
Example
The macrocosm of the universe reflects the microcosm of human life.
宇宙的宏观反映了人类生活的微观。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnækˈsɛsəbl/

inaccessible

无法接近
Meaning
unable to be reached, entered, or understood
Example
The remote village is almost inaccessible during the rainy season.
这个偏远的村庄在雨季几乎是无法接近的。
A2 noun /ˈdɪkʃəˌnɛri/

dictionary

字典
Meaning
A reference book or electronic resource containing words, usually arranged alphabetically, with information about their meanings, pronunciations, etymologies, and usage.
Example
I looked up the word in the dictionary to understand its meaning.
我在字典里查了这个词的意思。
A1 verb /hoʊld/

hold

握住
Meaning
to grasp or carry something; to maintain a position
Example
Please hold my hand.
请握住我的手。
C2 noun /məˈnɪʃən/

monition

警告
Meaning
A warning or caution, often of a religious or moral nature.
Example
The priest gave a monition against dishonesty.
牧师对不诚实行为发出了警告。
C1 verb /fɔːrˈkloʊz/

foreclose

止赎
Meaning
to take possession of a property due to the owner's failure to keep up mortgage payments
Example
The bank decided to foreclose on the property after months of missed payments.
银行在错过几个月付款后决定没收财产。
B2 noun /ˈlep.ərd/

Leopard

美洲豹
Meaning
a large wild cat with yellow fur and black spots
Example
The leopard climbed the tree to rest in the shade.
美洲豹爬上了树,在阴凉处休息。
C1 noun /rɪdʒ/

ridge

山脊或山顶
Meaning
a long, narrow hilltop, mountain range, or raised strip
Example
We walked along the mountain ridge.
我们沿着山脊走。
C1 noun /ˈæŋɡwɪʃ/

anguish

痛苦
Meaning
Severe mental or physical pain or suffering.
Example
She was in deep anguish after hearing the tragic news.
听到悲惨的消息后,她陷入了深深的痛苦。
C1 adjective /ˈten.tə.tɪv/

Tentative

初步的; 不确定的
Meaning
not certain or fixed; provisional; hesitant or unsure
Example
We made tentative plans to meet next week.
我们做了初步的计划,下周见面。
C2 noun/adjective /ˈdɪstæf/

distaff

与女性相关,母系
Meaning
Relating to women or the maternal side of a family; also a tool for spinning thread.
Example
She came from the distaff side of a noble family.
她来自一个贵族家庭的母系。
C1 noun/adjective/verb /bʌf/

buff

影迷 / 打磨
Meaning
A fan or enthusiast; also to polish or shine something.
Example
He is a movie buff who watches films every weekend.
他是一个电影迷,每个周末都看电影。
B2 noun /ˈvjuːpɔɪnt/

viewpoint

观点
Meaning
a particular attitude or way of considering a matter
Example
From his viewpoint, the situation was hopeless.
从他的观点来看,情况是绝望的。
B2 noun /bleɪd/

Blade

刀片
Meaning
a sharp flat cutting edge of a knife, sword, or tool
Example
The blade of the knife needs to be sharpened.
刀刃需要磨锐。
A1 noun /ˈmuːvi/

movie

幸福
Meaning
A motion picture or film shown in a cinema or on television.
Example
We watched a movie together last night.
当她获得奖项时,她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
A1 noun /haʊs/

house

房子
Meaning
A building for people to live in, usually with rooms and a roof.
Example
They bought a new house in the city.
他们在城市里买了一座新房子。
C1 verb /ˈstæmər/

stammer

结巴
Meaning
To speak with sudden involuntary pauses and a tendency to repeat the initial letters of words.
Example
The nervous student began to stammer during his speech.
紧张的学生在演讲中开始结巴。
C1 verb /weɪd/

wade

涉水而行
Meaning
to walk through water or another substance that impedes movement
Example
The children waded in the shallow river.
孩子们在浅水河中行走。
B2 adjective /dɪˈzɜːrtɪd/

deserted

荒废的
Meaning
Empty of people; abandoned.
Example
The village looked completely deserted after the storm.
暴风雨过后,村庄看起来完全荒废了。
C1 adjective /ˈnɒnʃələnt/

nonchalant

Meaning
Appearing calm, casual, and unconcerned.
Example
He gave a nonchalant shrug and walked away.
B2 verb ɪˈmɜːdʒɪz

emerges

浮现
Meaning
To come forth, appear, or arise from something
Example
A major health crisis emerges from pollution.
一个重大的健康危机从污染中浮现。
B2 adjective /ˈstʌb.ərn/

Stubborn

固执; 顽固; 倔强
Meaning
refusing to change opinion or course of action; persistent; obstinate
Example
The stubborn child refused to eat his vegetables.
那个固执的孩子拒绝吃蔬菜。
B2 noun /ˈmɛr.ɪt/

Merit

优点; 美德; 值得表扬的品质
Meaning
The quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially deserving praise, reward, or attention
Example
She was promoted based on her merit and hard work.
她是基于自己的优点和努力工作获得晋升的。
B2 noun /ɪnˈvɒlvmənt/

involvement

参与
Meaning
the act of taking part in something
Example
His involvement in the project was crucial.
他对项目的参与至关重要。
C1 verb /ˈbæfəl/

baffle

困惑
Meaning
to confuse; to be too difficult to understand
Example
The math problem baffles me completely.
数学问题完全把我搞糊涂了。
C2 noun /ˈdɒɡərəl/

doggerel

低俗诗句
Meaning
Comic or irregular verse, often poorly constructed and lacking in artistic quality.
Example
The poet’s work was dismissed as mere doggerel by the critics.
诗人的作品被评论家视为单纯的低俗诗句。
C1 adverb /ˈmerɪli/

Merrily

快乐地
Meaning
in a cheerful and joyful manner
Example
The children played merrily in the garden.
孩子们在花园里快乐地玩耍。
C1 adjective /ɔːˈtʌmnəl/

autumnal

秋天的
Meaning
relating to or characteristic of autumn; occurring in autumn
Example
The autumnal colors of red and gold filled the forest.
红色和金色的秋天的颜色填满了森林。
C2 noun /prəˈfʌn.dɪ.ti/

profundity

深度或洞察力
Meaning
Deep insight; great depth of knowledge or thought.
Example
The profundity of his words left a lasting impact.
他的话深度留下了持久的影响。
A1 noun /skaɪ/

Sky

天空
Meaning
the region of the atmosphere and outer space seen from the earth
Example
The sky is blue today.
今天的天空是蓝色的。
C1 noun /skɪt/

skit

小品
Meaning
a short, humorous performance or piece of writing
Example
The students performed a funny skit at the event.
学生们在活动中表演了一个有趣的小品。
A2 noun /wɜːrks/

works

作品
Meaning
the physical or mental effort used to achieve something
Example
Her works have been exhibited in museums worldwide.
她的作品在世界各地的博物馆中展出。
A1 adjective /ˈiː.vən/

Even

平坦; 均匀; 平级
Meaning
flat and smooth; equal or uniform; level
Example
The surface was completely even and smooth.
表面完全平坦且光滑。
C2 noun /ˈɜːrtʃɪn/

urchin

街头小孩
Meaning
a mischievous or poorly dressed child, often from the streets
Example
The ragged urchins played by the riverbank.
那些穿着破烂的街头小孩在河边玩耍。
C2 adjective /ˈfɪliəl/

filial

与儿子或女儿有关;表现出对父母的尊重或爱
Meaning
relating to a son or daughter; showing respect or affection toward parents
Example
He showed filial respect by caring for his aging parents.
他通过照顾年迈的父母展示了孝顺。
C1 verb /wiːld/

wield

持有,使用
Meaning
To hold and use a weapon, tool, or power effectively.
Example
The warrior wielded his sword with great skill.
战士熟练地使用他的剑。
B1 noun /wɪtʃ/

Witch

女巫
Meaning
a woman thought to have magic powers, especially evil ones; a practitioner of witchcraft
Example
The old witch cast a spell on the prince.
老女巫对王子施了个魔法。
B2 noun /vɜːrdʒ/

Verge

边缘; 极限; 门槛
Meaning
the edge or border of something; very close to happening
Example
She was on the verge of tears.
她几乎要哭出来了。
C1 adjective, noun /ˈɪnvəlɪd/ (adjective), /ɪnˈvælɪd/ (noun)

invalid

无效的
Meaning
Not valid; having no force or effect. Also refers to a person too weak or ill to care for themselves.
Example
The court declared the contract invalid.
法院宣布合同无效。
C1 /splɪnt/

splint

夹板
Meaning
A rigid device used to support and immobilize a broken or injured body part.
Example
The doctor applied a splint to stabilize the patient's broken arm.
医生为病人的断臂稳定应用了夹板。
B2 verb /ˈmɑː.vəl/

marvel

惊叹
Meaning
To be filled with wonder or astonishment.
Example
People marvel at their surroundings.
人们对他们的周围环境感到惊叹。
B2 noun /sɜːˈveɪ.ləns/

surveillance

监控
Meaning
Close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal; continuous watching of a place, person, or situation.
Example
Government agencies conduct surveillance on cyber threats.
政府机构对网络威胁进行监控。
B1 adjective /ˈdiːsənt/

decent

体面
Meaning
conforming to standards of propriety, good taste, or morality
Example
He found a decent job after months of searching.
他在几个月的寻找后找到了一份体面的工作。
C1 verb /kənˈsaɪn/

consign

托付
Meaning
to deliver something to a person or place, often for selling or safekeeping
Example
He consigned the package to the shipping company.
他将包裹交给了运输公司。
A2 noun breɪn

brain

大脑
Meaning
The organ inside the head that controls thought, memory, feelings, and activity
Example
The brain can only focus on one thing at a time.
大脑一次只能专注于一件事。
C2 verb /ˈflʌməks/

flummox

困惑
Meaning
To confuse or bewilder someone completely.
Example
The complicated puzzle flummoxed the students.
复杂的拼图让学生们困惑。
C1 verb /dɪˈbeɪs/

debase

贬低
Meaning
to reduce the quality, value, or dignity of something
Example
Corruption can debase the values of a society.
腐败可能贬低社会的价值观。
C1 noun /əˈsɛndənsi/

ascendancy

优势, 统治
Meaning
A position of power, influence, or control over others.
Example
The company gained ascendancy in the market through innovation.
该公司通过创新在市场中获得了优势。
C1 noun /ˈæk.jʊ.mən/

acumen

敏锐
Meaning
The ability to make good judgments and quick decisions; keenness and depth of perception.
Example
His business acumen helped the company grow rapidly.
他的商业敏锐帮助公司迅速成长。
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。
B1 noun /ədˌmɪn.ɪˈstreɪ.ʃən/

Administration

行政; 管理
Meaning
the process of managing or organizing something; a government or organization
Example
The university administration announced new policies.
大学行政管理宣布了新的政策。
C1 noun /peɪˈiː/

payee

收款人
Meaning
A person to whom money is paid or is to be paid.
Example
The payee must sign the check before cashing it.
收款人在兑现支票前必须签名。
B1 noun /pɑrˈtɪs.ə.pənt/

Participant

参与者
Meaning
a person who takes part in something; someone who participates in an activity or event
Example
Every participant in the marathon received a medal.
每个马拉松参与者都收到了奖牌。
C1 noun /næk/

knack

天赋
Meaning
a natural skill or ability; a special talent for doing something easily
Example
She has a knack for making people feel comfortable.
她有一种让人们感到舒适的天赋。
C1 noun /ˈpleɪˌraɪt/

playwright

剧作家
Meaning
a person who writes plays
Example
Shakespeare is considered the greatest playwright of all time.
莎士比亚被认为是历史上最伟大的剧作家。
B2 noun ˈsoʊʃəl rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti

social responsibility

社会责任
Meaning
The duty to act in ways that benefit society as a whole.
Example
Social responsibility should be part of the education curriculum.
社会责任应该是教育课程的一部分。
C1 verb, noun /mʊər/

moor

停泊 / 开阔的土地
Meaning
As a verb: to tie a ship so that it stays in place. As a noun: open, uncultivated land.
Example
The sailors moored the ship at the dock.
水手们把船停泊在码头。
C1 adjective /ɪˈlɪsɪt/

illicit

非法的
Meaning
Forbidden by law, rules, or custom.
Example
The police shut down the illicit drug operation.
警方关闭了非法毒品交易。
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。
C2 verb, noun /ɡaʊdʒ/

gouge

挖掘,漫天要价
Meaning
To cut or scoop out a deep hole or groove; to overcharge unfairly.
Example
He accidentally gouged a hole in the wooden table.
他不小心在木桌子上挖了个洞。
C2 adjective /əˈskjuː/

askew

歪斜
Meaning
Not in a straight or level position; crooked or tilted.
Example
The picture on the wall hung slightly askew.
墙上的画稍微歪斜。
B1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈsiːz/

overseas

海外
Meaning
in or to a foreign country across the sea
Example
He went overseas for higher education.
他去海外深造。
C1 adjective /ˈliːf.ləs/

Leafless

无叶的; 光秃的
Meaning
without leaves; bare
Example
The leafless trees looked bare in winter.
冬天无叶的树看起来光秃秃的。
C1 noun /brʌnt/

brunt

主要冲击
Meaning
the worst part or main impact of something unpleasant
Example
The small town bore the brunt of the storm.
小镇承受了风暴的主要冲击。
C1 verb /səbˈsaɪd/

subside

减少
Meaning
to become less intense, violent, or severe; to sink or fall to a lower level
Example
After the storm, the floodwaters began to subside.
风暴过后,洪水开始退去。
C1 adjective ˌkɑːr.sɪ.nəˈdʒen.ɪk

carcinogenic

致癌的
Meaning
Having the potential to cause cancer in living tissue.
Example
Processed meat contains carcinogenic compounds.
加工肉类含有致癌的化合物。
B2 noun /θred/

thread

线
Meaning
a long, thin strand of cotton, nylon, or other fibers used for sewing
Example
She used a red thread to sew the torn button back on.
她用红线把破掉的纽扣缝回去。
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。
C2 noun /rʌmp/

Rump

臀部; 屁股; 背部下方
Meaning
the hindquarters or buttocks; the lower back area
Example
The horse injured its rump during the fall.
那匹马在跌倒时伤到了它的臀部。