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B1 adjective /ˌoʊld ˈfæʃənd/

old-fashioned

过时的
Meaning
not modern; belonging to an earlier time
Example
He still wears an old-fashioned hat.
他仍然戴着一顶过时的帽子。
C1 noun ˌmek.ə.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

mechanization

机械化
Meaning
The process of introducing machines or replacing manual labor with machines.
Example
Mechanization has revolutionized agriculture.
机械化已经彻底改变了农业。
C1 noun /bəˈrɒmɪtər/

barometer

气压计
Meaning
an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure
Example
The barometer indicated a storm was approaching.
气压计显示暴风雨即将来临。
C2 verb /ˈhɛnˌpɛk/

henpeck

Meaning
To continually criticize, nag, or dominate (especially a husband).
Example
He felt henpecked by his overly controlling wife.
C2 adjective /ˌɛsəˈtɛrɪk/

esoteric

深奥的
Meaning
intended for or understood by only a small number of people with special knowledge
Example
The professor gave an esoteric lecture on ancient philosophy.
教授做了一场关于古代哲学的深奥讲座。
B1 noun /tʃuˈɪʃ.ən/

tuition

学费
Meaning
the fee for instruction or teaching, typically at a school or university
Example
The tuition for the college has increased this year.
今年大学的学费上涨了。
B1 adjective /ʃɛrd/

shared

共享
Meaning
used, done, or experienced by two or more people together
Example
They live in a shared apartment near the university.
他们住在大学附近的一间共享公寓里。
C2 adjective /ˈfʌndʒəbl/

fungible

可替代的
Meaning
interchangeable; able to replace or be replaced by another identical item
Example
In finance, money is considered a fungible asset.
在金融领域,钱被视为一种可替代资产。
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。
B1 noun /ˈmɛθ.əd/

Method

方法
Meaning
A particular way of doing something, especially a systematic or established procedure
Example
She developed a new method for solving mathematical problems.
她开发了一种新的数学问题解决方法。
C1 noun /ˈseɪɑːns/

seance

灵媒会议
Meaning
A meeting where people attempt to communicate with the spirits of the dead.
Example
They held a seance to contact their late grandmother.
他们举行了灵媒会议,以联系已故的祖母。
B1 noun ˌhjuː.mən ˈraɪts

human rights

人权
Meaning
A right that is believed to belong justifiably to every person.
Example
Human rights protect individual freedoms.
人权保护个人自由。
B2 adjective /ˌbaɪˈlɪŋɡwəl/

bilingual

双语的
Meaning
Able to speak two languages fluently.
Example
She grew up in a bilingual household speaking both English and Spanish.
她在一个双语家庭中长大,既说英语也说西班牙语。
B2 noun /ˈmɜːrtʃənt/

merchant

商人
Meaning
a person or company involved in the trade of goods, especially in large quantities
Example
The merchant sold spices from distant lands.
商人出售来自遥远土地的香料。
B1 adjective ˈsʌb.mə.riːn

submarine

潜水艇
Meaning
Existing, occurring, or used underwater, especially in relation to vessels or cables.
Example
Submarine cables facilitate international communication.
海底电缆促进了国际通信。
A2 noun /ˈɡræmər/

grammar

语法
Meaning
the system and structure of a language, including rules for syntax, morphology, and usage
Example
She studied grammar to improve her writing skills.
她学习语法来提高写作能力。
B2 verb /əˈteɪn/

attain

达到
Meaning
to achieve or reach something
Example
She worked hard to attain her goals.
她努力工作以达到她的目标。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈkɒŋɡruəs/

incongruous

不一致
Meaning
Not fitting in with or suitable for the surroundings.
Example
His jokes were incongruous during the serious meeting.
他的笑话在严肃的会议中显得不一致。
C2 verb /ˈblændɪʃ/

blandish

奉承
Meaning
to flatter or coax someone with kind words or praise in order to influence them
Example
He blandished the officials with compliments to gain their support.
他为了得到支持而奉承官员。
C1 noun /ˌpɜːrsɪˈkjuːʃn/

persecution

迫害
Meaning
the act of treating someone cruelly or unfairly because of their religion, race, or beliefs
Example
The persecution of minorities has been condemned worldwide.
对少数民族的迫害在全球范围内遭到谴责。
B2 adjective /rɪˈspek.tə.bəl/

Respectable

体面
Meaning
worthy of respect; having good reputation; decent
Example
He comes from a respectable family in the community.
他来自社区一个体面的家庭。
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 /ˈlaɪv.li/

Lively

充满活力的; 活泼的; 快乐的
Meaning
full of life and energy; animated; cheerful
Example
The children had a lively discussion about their favorite books.
孩子们就他们最喜欢的书进行了充满活力的讨论。
A1 adjective /ˈprɪti/

Pretty

漂亮的; 可爱的; 吸引人的
Meaning
attractive in a delicate way; fairly or moderately
Example
She wore a pretty dress to the party.
她穿着一件漂亮的裙子参加聚会。
B2 noun /ˌaʊtˈsaɪdə(r)/

outsider

局外人
Meaning
a person who is not accepted as a member of a particular group or community
Example
As a new student, she often felt like an outsider at school.
作为新生,她常常觉得自己在学校是个局外人。
C2 noun /ˈkjʊriˌoʊ/

curio

奇特物品
Meaning
a small unusual or interesting object, often collected for its rarity
Example
She bought a curio from the antique shop.
她从古董店买了一个奇特物品。
A1 adverb /nɒt/

not

Meaning
used to make a word or phrase negative
Example
I do not like spicy food.
我不喜欢辣的食物。
A2 noun /dʒuːs/

Juice

果汁(来自水果/蔬菜或肉类)
Meaning
the liquid obtained from or present in fruit or vegetables; the liquid that comes from meat when it is cooked
Example
The fresh apple juice was delicious and packed with vitamins.
新鲜的苹果汁美味可口,且富含维生素。
C2 verb /ɜːrk/

irk

激怒
Meaning
to annoy or irritate someone
Example
It irks me when people are late without calling.
当人们没有打电话就迟到时,我感到很生气。
B1 verb /dɪˈliːt/

delete

Meaning
to remove or erase something, especially written or recorded information
Example
He accidentally deleted all the files from his computer.
C2 noun /ˈræŋ.kər/

rancor

怨恨
Meaning
A feeling of deep and bitter anger or resentment.
Example
There was a rancor between the two rivals that never faded.
这两位对手之间有一种怨恨,永远没有消失。
B1 adjective /sɪnˈsɪər/

Sincere

真诚的; 真实的; 无做作
Meaning
honest and genuine in expressing feelings; free from pretense or deceit
Example
She gave me a sincere apology for her mistake.
她为自己的错误真诚地道歉。
A2 verb /əˈpɒlədʒaɪz/

apologize

道歉
Meaning
to say sorry for something wrong you have done
Example
He apologized for being late to the meeting.
他因迟到而道歉。
B2 noun /ˈkiː.pər/

Keeper

守卫者; 看护人;
Meaning
a person whose job it is to guard or take care of something or someone; a goalkeeper
Example
The zoo keeper fed the animals every morning at eight o'clock.
动物园管理员每天早上八点喂食动物。
C1 verb /ˌɪntəˈsɛkt/

intersect

交叉
Meaning
to cross or pass through each other
Example
The two roads intersect at the city center.
这两条道路在市中心交汇。
B2 noun /kroʊ/

Crow

乌鸦
Meaning
a large black bird known for its intelligence and harsh call
Example
The crow cawed loudly from the tree branch.
乌鸦从树枝上大声地叫。
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。
C2 noun /ˈnɪk.næk/

knickknack

幸福
Meaning
A small decorative object, especially in a house.
Example
The shelf was full of little knickknacks collected from their travels.
当她收到奖项时,她无法隐藏自己的幸福。
C1 adjective /ˈrep.jə.tə.bəl/

Reputable

声誉良好
Meaning
having a good reputation; respected and trusted
Example
She works for a reputable law firm in the city.
她在这座城市的一个声誉卓著的律师事务所工作。
A1 interjection /heɪ/

hey

Meaning
used to attract attention, express surprise, or greet someone
Example
Hey, how are you doing today?
嘿,你今天怎么样?
B2 adjective ˌkæt.əˈstrɑː.fɪk

catastrophic

灾难性的, 毁灭性的
Meaning
Involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering.
Example
Climate change has catastrophic consequences.
气候变化带来了灾难性的后果。
B1 verb /slɪp/

slip

滑倒
Meaning
to lose balance or fall while moving, or to accidentally slide from a position
Example
She slipped on the wet floor and fell.
她在湿滑的地板上滑倒了。
A2 verb /bleɪm/

blame

责怪
Meaning
to hold responsible for a fault; to find fault with
Example
Don't blame me for the mistake.
别把错误怪在我身上。
C1 noun /ˈɑːlɪˌɡɑːrki/

oligarchy

寡头政治
Meaning
A small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution.
Example
The nation was ruled by a wealthy oligarchy that controlled all resources.
这个国家由一个富有的寡头集团统治,控制着所有资源。
B2 adjective /ˈfjʊə.ri.əs/

Furious

愤怒的; 激烈的; 暴力的;
Meaning
extremely angry; violent; fierce;
Example
She was furious when she discovered the mistake.
她发现错误时非常愤怒。
C2 noun /ˈkwɪkˌsɪlvər/

quicksilver

水银
Meaning
Mercury; a liquid metal, or something that is quick and unpredictable.
Example
His mood was as changeable as quicksilver.
他的情绪像水银一样变化无常。
C2 adjective /ˌtɔːtəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

tautological

冗余的
Meaning
expressing something by repeating the same idea in different words; redundant
Example
Saying 'free gift' is considered tautological.
说'免费礼物'被认为是冗余的。
B2 noun /ɡrɪp/

Grip

牢牢把握;握住;把手或抓手
Meaning
a firm hold or grasp; the power of holding something firmly; a handle or handhold
Example
The rock climber lost his grip and fell several feet before the safety rope caught him.
攀岩者失去握住,掉了好几英尺,直到安全绳把他抓住。
C1 noun/adjective /ˈmæm.əθ/

mammoth

Meaning
An extinct large elephant-like animal with long curved tusks; also means something huge.
Example
The company faced a mammoth challenge during expansion.
C2 noun /ˈeɪ.pi.ə.rɪst/

apiarist

养蜂人
Meaning
a person who keeps and tends bees for honey production
Example
The apiarist collected fresh honey from the hives.
养蜂人从蜂巢中收集了新鲜的蜂蜜。
C2 adjective /ˈɛdɪfaɪɪŋ/

edifying

启发性的
Meaning
Providing moral or intellectual instruction or enlightenment.
Example
The documentary was both entertaining and edifying.
这部纪录片既娱乐又启发人心。
C2 adjective /ˈfiːtɪd/

foetid

恶臭的
Meaning
having an offensive, unpleasant smell
Example
The foetid smell from the garbage made it hard to breathe.
垃圾散发出的恶臭使得呼吸变得困难。
C2 verb /ɛnˈfrænˌtʃaɪz/

enfranchise

幸福
Meaning
To grant the right to vote or other rights of citizenship.
Example
The new law enfranchised thousands of people.
当她收到奖项时,她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
C2 adjective /ˌæk.rɪˈmoʊ.ni.əs/

acrimonious

尖刻和愤怒
Meaning
Bitter and angry, often involving harsh words.
Example
The debate turned acrimonious after the controversial remark.
辩论在争议性评论后变得尖刻。
A2 noun /ˈsoʊ.fə/

Sofa

沙发
Meaning
a long upholstered seat for more than one person
Example
The family gathered on the sofa to watch TV.
全家人聚在沙发上看电视。
C1 noun /ˈtrɪp.lət/

triplet

三胞胎
Meaning
One of three children or animals born at the same time to the same mother.
Example
The family was surprised to have triplets instead of twins.
这个家庭很惊讶他们有三胞胎而不是双胞胎。
C2 adjective /ɛkˈstrɪnzɪk/

extrinsic

外在
Meaning
Not part of the essential nature of someone or something; coming from outside.
Example
His motivation was largely extrinsic, driven by rewards and recognition.
他的动力主要是外在的,受到奖励和认可的驱动。
C1 noun /ˈpædʒənt/

pageant

选美比赛
Meaning
A public entertainment consisting of a procession of people in elaborate costumes, or a beauty contest.
Example
She won first place in the beauty pageant.
她在选美比赛中赢得了第一名
C2 noun /ˈrɪp.lɪt/

ripplet

微小波纹
Meaning
a small or tiny ripple
Example
Tiny ripplets appeared on the lake as the fish moved.
当鱼移动时,湖面上出现了微小波纹。
B2 noun /ˈfæbrɪk/

fabric

布料
Meaning
Cloth or material produced by weaving or knitting fibers.
Example
The tailor used silk fabric to make the dress.
裁缝用丝绸布料做了这件衣服。
A2 noun tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒi

technology

技术
Meaning
The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes
Example
Advanced technology reshapes industries.
先进的技术正在重塑行业。
B2 adjective /proʊn/

Prone

倾向于
Meaning
having a tendency to; inclined; lying face down
Example
He is prone to making mistakes when he's tired.
他容易犯错,当他累的时候。
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 adjective ˌɒp.ərˈeɪ.ʃən.əl

operational

操作的
Meaning
In working order; ready for use.
Example
The space project will be operational by 2025.
太空项目将在2025年投入使用。
C2 noun /ˈvɪzɪdʒ/

visage

幸福
Meaning
A person's face or facial expression.
Example
Her stern visage intimidated the children.
她获得奖项时,无法掩饰她的幸福。
B1 adverb /ɪˈnɪʃəli/

initially

一开始
Meaning
At the beginning; at first.
Example
Initially, he refused the offer but later accepted it.
一开始,他拒绝了这个提议,但后来接受了。
C1 noun /ˈdʒɛntri/

gentry

贵族阶层
Meaning
People of good social position, usually of high birth or wealthy landowners
Example
The gentry of the town gathered for the annual ball.
城市的贵族阶层聚集在一起参加年度舞会。
B1 adverb /ˈkɒnstəntli/

Constantly

不断地; 总是; 不停地
Meaning
continuously over a period of time; always; without stopping
Example
The baby was constantly crying throughout the night.
婴儿整晚不停地哭泣。
C1 verb /ˈmæd.ən/

madden

使发狂
Meaning
To make someone very angry or extremely annoyed.
Example
The constant noise maddened him.
持续的噪音让他发狂。
C2 noun /ɪˈrʌp.ʃən/

Irruption

突然的暴力入侵; 入侵或突袭; 突如其来的爆发或喷发
Meaning
a sudden violent entry; an invasion or raid; a sudden outburst or eruption
Example
The army's irruption into enemy territory caught the opposing forces completely off guard.
军队的突然闯入敌方领土使对方力量完全措手不及。
C1 verb /ɪmˈboʊl.dən/

embolden

激励
Meaning
To give someone the courage or confidence to do something.
Example
The coach's words emboldened the team to play aggressively.
教练的话激励了队伍去积极地比赛。
A2 proper noun /ˌsaʊθ əˈmɛrɪkə/

south america

南美洲
Meaning
a continent located in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere
Example
Brazil is the largest country in South America.
巴西是南美洲最大的国家。
B1 adverb /ˌʌpsaɪd ˈdaʊn/

Upside-down

倒过来
Meaning
with the upper part at the bottom; in or into a reversed position
Example
The picture was hanging upside-down on the wall.
图片倒挂在墙上。
B1 noun /ˈmɛtəl/

metal

金属
Meaning
A solid material that is typically hard, shiny, malleable, fusible, and conductive, such as iron, gold, or aluminum.
Example
The ring was made of precious metal.
这枚戒指是由贵重金属制成的。
C2 verb /ˈɪmprɛɡneɪt/

impregnate

使怀孕 / 浸透
Meaning
To make pregnant; to fill or saturate with something.
Example
The scientist used a method to impregnate the material with resin.
科学家使用一种方法将材料用树脂进行浸透。
C1 adjective /ˈsɜːrpənˌtiːn/

serpentine

蛇形的
Meaning
Having the shape, movement, or qualities of a serpent; winding or twisting.
Example
The road took a serpentine path through the mountains.
这条路穿过山脉,呈蛇形蜿蜒。
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。
C2 noun /ˈkætɪˌkɪzəm/

catechism

教义问答
Meaning
A summary of religious principles often in the form of questions and answers; also a set of fixed questions or beliefs.
Example
The priest taught the children the catechism every Sunday.
牧师每周日都教孩子们教义问答。
C2 noun /ˈθɔːməˌtɜrdʒɪst/

thaumaturgist

奇术师
Meaning
A worker of miracles or magician.
Example
The thaumaturgist amazed the audience with his tricks.
这位奇术师用他的把戏让观众惊叹不已。
A2 adverb /ˈsɜː.tən.li/

Certainly

肯定
Meaning
without doubt; definitely; used to agree or give permission
Example
I will certainly help you with this project.
我一定会帮助你完成这个项目。
A2 adjective ˈnesəseri

necessary

必要
Meaning
Required to be done, achieved, or present; essential.
Example
Strict regulations are necessary for maintaining order.
严格的规定是必要的,以保持秩序。
B2 adjective /ˈsɛntɪɡreɪd/

centigrade

摄氏度 (摄氏)
Meaning
Relating to the Celsius temperature scale, where water freezes at 0° and boils at 100°.
Example
The weather forecast predicted 30 degrees centigrade.
天气预报预测了30度摄氏度。
C1 verb/noun /snɑːrl/

snarl

咆哮,堵塞
Meaning
to growl aggressively with bared teeth; a tangle or mess
Example
The dog snarled at the stranger near the gate.
狗对门口的陌生人咆哮。
C2 adjective /ˈhɔːrtətɔːri/

hortatory

Meaning
Intended to encourage or urge to action.
Example
The manager’s hortatory words inspired the team to work harder.
A2 noun /ˈsæd.nəs/

Sadness

悲伤,痛苦,忧郁
Meaning
feeling of sorrow, unhappiness, or grief
Example
Her sadness was evident after hearing the bad news.
她听到坏消息后,她的悲伤显而易见。
B1 noun /ˈvɪn.ɪ.ɡər/

Vinegar

Meaning
a sour liquid made from fermented alcohol, used for cooking and preserving
Example
I added vinegar to the salad dressing for extra flavor.
我在沙拉酱里加了醋,以增加味道。
B2 noun /ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəl ˈmuːvmənt/

environmental movement

环境运动
Meaning
A social or political movement aimed at protecting the environment and promoting sustainable practices through advocacy, education, and policy changes.
Example
The environmental movement focuses on reducing pollution and protecting ecosystems.
环境运动专注于减少污染并保护生态系统。
C2 noun /ˈkæriən/

carrion

腐肉
Meaning
the decaying flesh of dead animals
Example
Vultures feed on carrion left in the fields.
秃鹫在田野中觅食腐肉。
C1 adjective ˌɡæs.troʊ.ɪnˈtes.tɪ.nəl

gastrointestinal

胃肠的
Meaning
Relating to the stomach and intestines.
Example
Spicy food can cause gastrointestinal issues.
辛辣食物可能导致胃肠问题。
C2 verb /bɪˈstraɪd/

bestride

跨越
Meaning
To sit or stand astride something; to dominate over.
Example
The statue bestrides the city square.
这座雕像横跨城市广场。
A2 verb /ˈbɒðər/

bother

打扰
Meaning
to annoy, worry, or cause trouble to someone
Example
I don't want to bother you while you're working.
我不想在你工作的时候打扰你。
A1 verb, adjective /oʊn/

own

拥有
Meaning
to possess something; belonging to oneself
Example
She owns a beautiful house in the city.
她拥有一座漂亮的房子。
B1 verb /rɪˈtɜrnɪŋ/

returning

返回
Meaning
Coming or going back to a place or person.
Example
The group is returning to the port on December 25th.
小组将于12月25日返回港口。
C2 noun /ˌɪndɛnˈteɪʃən/

indentation

缩进
Meaning
A space left at the beginning of a line of text; a notch or deep recess on a surface.
Example
The teacher asked the students to use proper indentation in their essays.
老师要求学生在他们的论文中使用正确的缩进。
C2 verb /ˈɒsɪfaɪ/

ossify

骨化
Meaning
to turn into bone or become rigid and inflexible
Example
With age, some tissues tend to ossify.
随着年龄的增长,一些组织会变得僵硬。
A1 noun /ˈjɛstərdeɪ/

yesterday

昨天
Meaning
the day before today
Example
Yesterday, we went to the park.
昨天我们去了公园。
C1 verb /rɪˈsɜːrdʒ/

resurge

复兴
Meaning
To rise, increase, or become active again after a decline.
Example
Interest in traditional crafts has begun to resurge.
对传统手工艺的兴趣已经开始复兴。
A2 noun /fɪlm ˈæktər/

film actor

电影演员
Meaning
A person who performs roles in movies or films.
Example
The film actor received widespread acclaim for his performance.
这位电影演员因其出色的表演而获得广泛赞誉。
B2 adjective /ˈæp.lɪ.kə.bəl/

applicable

适用
Meaning
Relevant or appropriate in a particular situation.
Example
This rule is applicable to eye care too.
此规则也适用于眼部护理。
C1 adjective /ˈstætʃətɔːri/

statutory

法定的
Meaning
Required, permitted, or enacted by law.
Example
The company must comply with all statutory regulations.
公司必须遵守所有法定规定。
C1 verb /əˈlɒt/

allot

幸福
Meaning
to give or assign something, often a share or portion, to someone
Example
Each student was allotted ten minutes to present.
她在获得奖项时无法掩饰自己的幸福。
C2 noun /ˈɔːrdʒi/

orgy

荒淫派对
Meaning
A wild party involving excessive indulgence, especially of a sexual nature.
Example
The novel described a scandalous orgy in a wealthy mansion.
小说描述了在一座富裕的豪宅里举行的丑闻般的荒淫派对。
A2 preposition /bɪˈloʊ/

below

下面
Meaning
At a lower level or position than something else.
Example
The basement is below the ground floor.
地下室在一楼下面。
A2 noun ˈtem.pər.ə.tʃər

temperature

温度
Meaning
The degree or intensity of heat present in a substance or object.
Example
Rising temperatures affect agricultural output.
上升的温度影响农业生产。
B1 noun ˌen.dʒɪˈnɪə.rɪŋ

engineering

工程学
Meaning
The application of scientific and mathematical principles to design, build, and maintain structures, machines, or systems.
Example
Genetic engineering transforms agricultural practices.
基因工程改变了农业实践。
C1 adjective /ˈmoʊmənˌteri/

momentary

短暂
Meaning
Lasting for only a short time.
Example
There was a momentary silence in the room.
房间里有一阵短暂的沉默。
C1 verb /rɪˈfjuːt/

refute

驳斥
Meaning
To prove a statement, argument, or theory to be false or invalid.
Example
The lawyer refuted the witness's testimony with solid evidence.
律师用确凿的证据驳斥了证人的证词。
C2 adjective /ˌʌnɪmˈpiːtʃəbl/

unimpeachable

无可指摘
Meaning
Not able to be doubted, questioned, or criticized; completely trustworthy.
Example
She is known for her unimpeachable honesty.
她因其无可指摘的诚实而闻名。
C2 adjective /ˈlæŋɡwɪd/

Languid

无力的; 懒惰的; 虚弱的
Meaning
lacking energy or vitality; slow and relaxed; weak or faint
Example
After the long journey, she felt languid and needed to rest.
经过长时间的旅程后,她感到无力并需要休息。
C2 noun /lɒx/ or /lɒk/

lough

湖泊
Meaning
An Irish or Scottish word for a lake or sea inlet.
Example
The fishermen lived by the lough for generations.
渔民们世世代代住在湖泊旁边。
B1 adjective /ˈprɛɡnənt/

pregnant

怀孕的; 有意义的
Meaning
having a child developing in the womb; also, full of meaning or significance
Example
She announced that she was three months pregnant.
她宣布她怀孕三个月了。
C2 adjective /ɡælˈvænɪk/

galvanic

电 / 强烈
Meaning
Relating to electricity produced by chemical action; sudden and dramatic.
Example
The news had a galvanic effect on the audience.
新闻对观众产生了电震动效应。
C1 noun /dʒɪst/

Gist

要点
Meaning
the substance or essence of a speech or text; the main point
Example
I missed the beginning of the lecture, but I caught the gist of the professor's argument.
我错过了讲座的开始,但我理解了教授论点的要点。
B2 noun /ˈwel.wɪʃ.ər/

Well-wisher

祝愿者
Meaning
a person who desires happiness or success for another
Example
Many well-wishers came to congratulate her on her graduation.
许多祝愿者来祝贺她毕业。
C1 adjective /ˌɪn.dɪˈspen.sə.bəl/

indispensable

不可或缺
Meaning
Absolutely necessary, essential
Example
Water is indispensable for human survival.
水对人类生存至关重要。
B2 noun /kɔːrd/

cord

绳子
Meaning
a long, thin, flexible string or rope
Example
He tied the package with a strong cord.
他用一根强绳子绑住了包裹。
C1 noun /ˈɡræv.ɪ.tæs/

gravitas

重力
Meaning
Dignity, seriousness, or solemnity of manner or speech.
Example
The judge spoke with great gravitas.
法官以极大的严肃性发言。
A1 adjective /ˈiːzi/

easy

简单
Meaning
not difficult; requiring little effort
Example
The exam was surprisingly easy.
考试出乎意料的简单。
B2 noun /ˈfaɪ.bər/

fibre

纤维
Meaning
A thread or filament from which a vegetable tissue, mineral substance, or textile is formed; dietary material that aids digestion.
Example
Eating foods rich in fibre can improve your digestion.
食用富含纤维的食物可以改善消化。
B1 adverb /ˈʌðərwaɪz/

Otherwise

否则; 不然
Meaning
in a different way; if not; or else; apart from that
Example
Study hard, otherwise you will fail the exam.
努力学习,否则你会考试失败。
B2 noun /ˈsɛnsəs/

census

人口普查
Meaning
An official count or survey of a population, typically recording various details of individuals.
Example
The government conducted a census to update demographic data.
政府进行了人口普查,以更新人口统计数据。