A2 adjective/adverb /ˈɒnˌlaɪn/

online

在线

Meaning

connected to or available through the internet

Example

I prefer shopping online rather than going to stores.

我更喜欢网上购物，而不是去商店。

B1 adjective /ˈtæl.ən.tɪd/

Talented

有才华的

Meaning

having a natural ability or skill in a particular area

Example

She is a talented musician who plays multiple instruments.

她是一个有才华的音乐家，能演奏多种乐器。

B2 noun /flɛkˈsɪbɪləti/

flexibility

灵活性

Meaning

The quality of bending easily without breaking; willingness to change or compromise.

Example

The flexibility of the working hours made it easier to balance work and personal life.

工作时间的灵活性使得平衡工作和个人生活变得更加容易。

B1 adjective /ɪˈsɛnʃəl/

essential

必要的

Meaning

Absolutely necessary; extremely important.

Example

Water is essential for life.

水对生命至关重要。

C1 adjective /ˈkwiːzi/

queasy

恶心

Meaning

Feeling sick to one's stomach; nauseated.

Example

She felt queasy after the long boat ride.

她在长时间的船上旅行后感到恶心。

C2 noun /ˈhɜːrmɪtɪdʒ/

hermitage

隐居地

Meaning

A secluded residence or retreat, often for a hermit or religious recluse.

Example

The monk spent years in a hermitage deep in the forest.

那位和尚在森林深处的隐居地里度过了多年。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈdɛkərəs/

indecorous

不得体

Meaning

Not in keeping with good taste and propriety; improper.

Example

His indecorous behavior shocked the audience.

他的不得体行为让观众震惊。

C2 noun /ræŋˈɡuːn ˈkriːpər/

Rangoon creeper

缅甸爬山虎

Meaning

A climbing vine with fragrant flowers that change color from white to pink to red

Example

The Rangoon creeper covered the entire fence with its sweet-smelling flowers.

缅甸爬山虎用它甜美的花朵覆盖了整个篱笆。

B2 verb /sʌk/

suck

吸

Meaning

to draw something into the mouth by using the lips and tongue

Example

The baby began to suck her thumb.

婴儿开始吸吮她的拇指。

C1 verb /ˈviːtoʊ/

veto

否决

Meaning

to reject or forbid a decision, proposal, or law

Example

The president decided to veto the new bill.

总统决定否决这项新法案。

C2 verb /ɪɡˈzʌlt/

exult

欢呼

Meaning

to show or feel great joy, often as a result of success

Example

The fans exulted after their team won the championship.

球迷们在他们的球队赢得冠军后欢呼雀跃。

C2 noun /ɪnˈɛrənsi/

inerrancy

无误性

Meaning

the belief or quality of being free from error; absolute correctness

Example

Some religious groups strongly affirm the inerrancy of their sacred texts.

一些宗教团体强烈坚持他们圣经的无误性。

C1 verb /ˈsɪn.θə.saɪz/

synthesize

合成

Meaning

To combine a number of things into a coherent whole.

Example

Scientists synthesize new compounds for medical research.

科学家为医学研究合成新的化合物。

C1 noun əbˈzɔːrp.ʃən

absorption

吸收

Meaning

The process or action by which one thing absorbs or is absorbed by another.

Example

Plants help in the absorption of carbon dioxide.

植物有助于吸收二氧化碳。

B2 adjective /ˌʌnˈnoʊ.tɪst/

Unnoticed

未被注意到; 被忽视

Meaning

not seen or observed; ignored

Example

His hard work went unnoticed by his manager.

他的辛勤工作没有被经理注意到。

C1 noun /kənˈtɪn.ju.əns/

continuance

持续性

Meaning

the state of continuing or being prolonged; persistence

Example

The continuance of the project depended on securing additional funding.

项目的持续性依赖于确保额外的资金。

B1 noun /ˈviː.ɪ.kəlz/

Vehicles

交通工具

Meaning

machines used for transporting people or goods from one place to another

Example

There are many different types of vehicles on the road today.

今天路上有许多不同类型的交通工具。

C2 verb /ɪkˈspɛktəreɪt/

expectorate

吐痰

Meaning

to cough up and spit out mucus from the throat or lungs

Example

The patient began to expectorate thick mucus.

患者开始吐出厚重的粘液。

C1 noun /ˈpraɪ.mər/ (US), /ˈprɪm.ər/ (UK)

primer

入门书籍，底漆

Meaning

A basic introductory book or a substance used to prepare a surface for painting.

Example

He read a primer on programming before starting his course.

他在开始他的课程之前，阅读了一本编程入门书籍。

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。

A2 noun /ˈæmbjʊləns/

ambulance

救护车

Meaning

A specially equipped vehicle used to transport sick or injured people to the hospital.

Example

The ambulance rushed to the accident site within minutes.

救护车在几分钟内赶到事故现场。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈberəbəl/

Unbearable

无法忍受

Meaning

too painful, annoying, or unpleasant to tolerate; impossible to endure

Example

The heat in the desert was unbearable.

沙漠中的热度是无法忍受的。

C1 verb /rɪŋ/

wring

幸福

Meaning

to squeeze and twist something to force liquid out; to extract with effort

Example

She had to wring the towel after washing it.

她收到奖项时，无法掩饰自己的幸福。

B2 adjective /ˈfæktʃuəl/

Factual

基于事实的; 真实的

Meaning

based on facts; accurate; true

Example

The report contains only factual information.

报告仅包含事实性的信息。

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。

B1 adjective /ədˈvænst/

advanced

先进

Meaning

highly developed or complex

Example

He is studying an advanced level of mathematics.

他正在学习高级数学。

A1 noun /deɪz/

days

天数

Meaning

plural of day; refers to multiple 24-hour periods of time

Example

The project will take at least five days to finish.

这个项目将需要至少五天才能完成。

A2 noun /ˈbɪs.kɪt/

Biscuit

饼干

Meaning

a small, hard, dry cake; a cookie

Example

Children love to eat chocolate biscuits with milk.

孩子们喜欢吃巧克力饼干配牛奶。

B1 verb /ʌnˈlɒk/

unlock

解锁

Meaning

to open something that is locked; to make something accessible or available

Example

She used the key to unlock the door.

她用钥匙解锁了门。

C1 noun /ˈfʊtˌnoʊt/

foot-note

脚注

Meaning

A note of reference, explanation, or comment placed at the bottom of a page.

Example

The author included a foot-note to explain the historical context.

作者加入了一个脚注，以解释历史背景。

C2 noun /ˈplɔːdɪts/

plaudits

赞扬

Meaning

expressions of praise or approval

Example

The scientist received plaudits from the international community.

这位科学家得到了国际社会的赞扬。

C2 noun ˈɒpjʊləns

opulence

奢华

Meaning

Great wealth or luxuriousness.

Example

The opulence of the mansion was evident in its ornate furnishings.

大厦的奢华体现在其华丽的家具中。

B2 noun /ˈkæp.sɪ.kəm/

Capsicum

甜椒

Meaning

sweet pepper; bell pepper; colorful vegetable used in cooking

Example

Add red and green capsicum to make the dish colorful and nutritious.

加入红色和绿色的甜椒，使菜肴既色彩丰富又营养丰富。

C2 verb /əkˈsiːd/

accede

同意

Meaning

to agree to a request, proposal, or demand; to assume an office or position

Example

The government finally acceded to the demands of the protesters.

政府最终同意了抗议者的要求。

B2 noun /ˈsɜːvɪŋ/

serving

份

Meaning

a portion of food for one person; the act of giving food or drink to someone

Example

He ate a large serving of rice and curry.

他吃了一大份米饭和咖喱。

C1 noun /ˈhɪr.seɪ/

Hearsay

谣言

Meaning

information received from other people that one cannot adequately substantiate; rumor

Example

The accusations were based on hearsay rather than concrete evidence or eyewitness testimony.

这些指控是基于谣言，而不是确凿的证据或目击者证词。

A2 noun ədˈvɛnʧər

Adventure

冒险

Meaning

An unusual and exciting experience or activity that is typically bold and sometimes risky.

Example

Adventure travel is loved by thrill-seekers.

冒险旅行是刺激爱好者的最爱。

C2 noun /ˈsɪŋkrəˌnɪzəm/

synchronism

同步

Meaning

The simultaneous occurrence of events or actions.

Example

The synchronism of the dancers' movements amazed the audience.

舞者动作的同步让观众感到惊讶。

C2 adjective /dɪsˈdʒʌŋktɪv/

disjunctive

选择性

Meaning

Serving to separate or divide; expressing a choice between alternatives.

Example

In grammar, 'or' is a disjunctive conjunction.

在语法中，'或' 是一个选择性连词。

C1 adjective /ˌɪnkəʊˈhɪərənt/

incoherent

不连贯

Meaning

Not clear or easy to understand; lacking logical connection.

Example

His explanation was so incoherent that nobody could follow it.

他的解释如此不连贯，以至于没有人能理解。

C1 noun /kənˈveɪəns/

conveyance

运输

Meaning

The action or process of transporting or carrying someone or something from one place to another.

Example

The conveyance of goods was delayed due to bad weather.

由于恶劣的天气，货物的运输被延迟。

B1 adverb /əˈprɒk.sɪ.mət.li/

approximately

大约

Meaning

used to show that something is almost, but not completely, accurate or exact

Example

The journey takes approximately three hours.

这次旅行大约需要三小时。

C2 noun /ˈɛpɪkjʊr/

epicure

美食家

Meaning

A person who enjoys fine food and drink, often with refined taste.

Example

As an epicure, she always sought out the finest restaurants in the city.

作为美食家，她总是寻找城市中最好的餐厅。

B2 verb /dɪˈtætʃ/

detach

分开

Meaning

to separate or remove something from something else

Example

She detached the page from the notebook.

她从笔记本上撕下了那一页。

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。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈnætʃərəl/

Unnatural

不自然的

Meaning

not existing in nature; artificial; forced

Example

The actor's smile looked unnatural and forced.

演员的笑容看起来很不自然，很勉强。

B2 verb /kənˈsɜːrv/

conserve

节约

Meaning

to protect something from harm or destruction; to use resources carefully to avoid waste

Example

We must conserve water during the dry season.

我们必须在干旱季节节约水。

C1 noun /ˈiː.zi tʃeər/

Easy-chair

安乐椅

Meaning

a comfortable chair with arms and a back that reclines

Example

He relaxed in his favorite easy-chair after work.

他下班后在他最喜欢的安乐椅上放松。

C1 adjective /ɪkˈsplɔɪtətɪv/

exploitative

剥削性的

Meaning

making use of a situation or people unfairly and unethically for one's own advantage

Example

The workers protested against the exploitative practices of the factory.

工人们抗议工厂的剥削行为。

B2 noun /ˌsɜːrtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

certification

认证

Meaning

the process of officially recognizing or confirming that something or someone meets required standards; an official document proving qualification

Example

She received her professional certification after completing the training program.

她在完成培训项目后获得了专业认证。

B1 verb /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/

engage

参与

Meaning

To participate or become involved in; to attract or hold attention.

Example

The teacher tried to engage the students in the discussion.

老师试图将学生们引入讨论。

B2 noun ˈtrɪbjuːt

tribute

致敬

Meaning

An act, statement, or gift that is intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration.

Example

They paid tribute to the brave freedom fighters.

他们向勇敢的自由斗士表示敬意。

C2 noun /ˈleʧ.ər/

Lecher

好色之徒

Meaning

a man who behaves in a sexually inappropriate way towards women

Example

The company fired him for being a lecher.

公司因为他是个好色之徒而解雇了他。

C2 noun /ˈkæl.əm.ni/

Calumny

诽谤

Meaning

the making of false and defamatory statements about someone in order to damage their reputation

Example

The politician sued the newspaper for spreading calumny about his personal life.

这位政治家因报纸传播关于他个人生活的诽谤而起诉了报纸。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈtriːɡɪŋ/

intriguing

非常有趣和不寻常；激发好奇心

Meaning

very interesting and unusual; arousing curiosity

Example

The movie has an intriguing plot that keeps the audience hooked.

这部电影有一个引人入胜的情节，吸引着观众。

C1 noun /stɪnt/

stint

短期工作

Meaning

a period of time spent doing a particular job or activity

Example

She did a short stint as a teacher before moving abroad.

她在搬到国外之前做了一段短时间的教师工作。

C1 adjective /praɪˈmiːvəl/

primeval

原始

Meaning

Relating to the earliest ages in history; ancient and primitive.

Example

The explorers ventured into the primeval forest untouched by humans.

探险者进入了未曾被人类触及的原始森林。

C1 adjective məˈθɒd.ɪ.kəl

methodical

有条理的

Meaning

Done according to a systematic or established procedure; orderly and systematic.

Example

His methodical research produced reliable results.

他的有条理的研究产生了可靠的结果。

B2 verb /ɪnˈdɔːrs/

endorse

支持

Meaning

To give approval or support to someone or something; to publicly recommend.

Example

The celebrity endorsed the new skincare product.

这位名人支持了新的护肤产品。

B2 verb /ˈɡʌvərn/

govern

治理

Meaning

to control and direct the public policy and affairs of a state, organization, or people

Example

The president governs the country wisely.

总统明智地治理国家。

B2 noun /ədˈvɛntʃərər/

adventurer

冒险家

Meaning

a person who seeks exciting, risky, or unusual experiences; someone who explores new or unknown places

Example

The adventurer traveled deep into the jungle in search of ancient ruins.

这位冒险家深入丛林寻找古老的遗迹。

C1 noun /dɪˈsaɪ.pəl/

Disciple

弟子; 信徒

Meaning

a follower and student of a teacher, leader, or philosopher; devoted follower

Example

The famous philosopher had many disciples who spread his teachings worldwide.

那位著名的哲学家有许多弟子，他们将他的教义传播到世界各地。

C1 noun /ˈsəʊdiəm/

sodium

钠

Meaning

a soft, silver-white chemical element that is highly reactive and found in salt.

Example

Sodium is an essential element for maintaining fluid balance in the body.

钠是维持体内液体平衡的必需元素。

C2 verb /kənˈvʌls/

convulse

剧烈震动; 经历突然的不自主收缩

Meaning

to shake violently; to suffer sudden involuntary contractions

Example

The patient convulsed during the seizure.

患者在发作时抽搐。

C1 noun /kɔːr/

corps

军队分支，团队

Meaning

a branch of the military or a group organized for a specific purpose

Example

He joined the army corps after graduation.

他在毕业后加入了军队分支。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈprɒf.ɪ.tə.bl̩/

Unprofitable

无利可图

Meaning

not yielding profit or gain; not producing financial benefit

Example

The unprofitable business was forced to close down after three years.

这个无利可图的生意在三年后被迫关闭。

C2 noun /ɪkˈsɪʒən/

excision

切除

Meaning

the act of cutting something out, especially by surgical removal

Example

The excision of the infected tissue prevented further complications.

切除感染的组织防止了进一步的并发症。

C2 noun /ˈfoʊ.li.oʊ/

folio

大书或手稿

Meaning

A sheet of paper folded once to form two leaves (four pages) of a book; also a term for a large book or manuscript.

Example

The library houses an ancient Shakespeare folio.

图书馆里有一本古老的莎士比亚大书。

C2 verb /ˈtæri/

tarry

耽搁

Meaning

To delay or linger; to stay longer than intended.

Example

Do not tarry, or you will miss the train.

不要耽搁，否则你会错过火车。

B2 adjective /ˈfɛdərəl/

federal

联邦的

Meaning

Relating to the central government of a federation.

Example

The federal government passed a new law on healthcare.

联邦政府通过了一项关于医疗保健的新法律。

C1 adjective /ˈseɪ.vər.i/

savory

美味的（咸的或辣的）

Meaning

Having a pleasant salty or spicy taste; morally acceptable.

Example

The restaurant serves a variety of savory dishes.

这家餐厅提供各种美味的菜肴。

C1 noun ˈsʌs.tɪ.nəns

Sustenance

维持生命的食物或支持

Meaning

Food or support necessary for sustaining life

Example

Water is essential for human sustenance.

水是人类生存的必要条件。

B2 noun /ˌsɛpəˈreɪʃən/

Separation

分离；隔离；拆分

Meaning

the action or state of moving or being moved apart; the division of something into constituent or distinct elements

Example

The separation of the two countries was peaceful.

两个国家的分离是和平的。

C1 adjective /dɪˈmɒnstrətɪv/

demonstrative

表现的

Meaning

openly showing feelings, especially affection or emotion

Example

She was very demonstrative with her affection towards her friends.

她对朋友们的爱意非常表现出来。

B1 noun /swiːt pəˈteɪtoʊ/

Sweet potato

红薯

Meaning

A root vegetable with sweet flesh, typically orange or purple in color

Example

Roasted sweet potato makes a healthy and delicious side dish.

烤红薯是健康美味的配菜。

B2 verb /ˈrendər/

render

提供

Meaning

to provide or give; to make or cause to become

Example

The artist renders the scene beautifully.

艺术家美丽地渲染了场景。

C1 adjective /sɪˈkluːdɪd/

secluded

隐蔽的

Meaning

Placed apart from other people or things; private and quiet.

Example

They spent their vacation in a secluded beach house.

他们在一个隐蔽的海滩小屋度过了假期。

B2 noun ˌsensɪˈtɪvɪti

sensitivity

敏感性

Meaning

The quality or condition of being sensitive; responsiveness to stimuli.

Example

Bose proved plant sensitivity through experiments.

博斯通过实验证明了植物的敏感性。

C2 verb /dɪˈskraɪ/

descry

远远看到

Meaning

to catch sight of something, especially something distant or obscure

Example

From the hilltop, they descried a small village in the distance.

从山顶上，他们看见了远处的一个小村庄。

B2 noun /ˈɔːltər/

Altar

祭坛

Meaning

a raised structure on which offerings or sacrifices are made to a deity

Example

The bride and groom stood before the altar during the ceremony.

新郎和新娘在仪式中站在祭坛前。

C2 noun /dɪˈsɪstəns/

desistance

放弃

Meaning

The act of stopping or ceasing from some action or behavior.

Example

The court urged his desistance from further unlawful activities.

法庭敦促他停止进一步的非法活动。

A2 noun /sməʊk/

smoke

烟雾

Meaning

A visible suspension of carbon or other particles in air, typically one emitted from a burning substance.

Example

Smoke from vehicles worsens air quality.

车辆排放的烟雾会恶化空气质量。

B1 adjective /ˌriːəˈlɪstɪk/

realistic

现实的

Meaning

having or showing a sensible and practical idea of what can be achieved or expected

Example

She gave a realistic estimate of the project's cost.

她给出了项目成本的现实估计。

B1 verb /ˈsɪzər/

scissor

用剪刀剪

Meaning

to cut with or as if with scissors

Example

The tailor scissored the fabric neatly.

裁缝整齐地剪了布料。

C1 noun prɪˈzɜː.və.tɪvz

preservatives

防腐剂

Meaning

A substance used to preserve foodstuffs, wood, or other materials against decay.

Example

Many processed foods contain harmful preservatives.

许多加工食品含有有害的防腐剂。

C1 noun /sɪˈtɑːr/

Sitar

锡塔尔

Meaning

a traditional Indian stringed musical instrument with a long neck and resonating body

Example

The sitar creates beautiful ragas in Indian classical music.

锡塔尔在印度古典音乐中创造美丽的拉嘎。

C2 verb /priːˈfɪɡjər/

prefigure

预示

Meaning

to represent, show, or foreshadow something in advance

Example

The economic reforms prefigure major social changes.

经济改革预示着重大社会变革。

A2 abbreviation (noun/pronoun) /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

sth.

某事

Meaning

abbreviation for 'something'

Example

Can you give me sth. to write with?

你能给我写字的东西吗？

A1 adjective /koʊld/

Cold

寒冷的; 冰冷的; 冷淡的;

Meaning

having a low temperature; lacking warmth; unfriendly

Example

The cold winter wind made everyone shiver.

寒冷的冬季风让每个人都打了寒战。

A2 noun ˈbræntʃɪz

Branches

树枝

Meaning

A part of a tree that grows out from the trunk or from a bough.

Example

Family tree branches show the relationship between family members.

家族树的枝条展示了家人之间的关系。

B1 adjective; verb (past and past participle of prepare) /prɪˈpɛrd/

prepared

准备好的

Meaning

made ready in advance; having made plans or taken steps beforehand

Example

She was fully prepared for the final exam.

她已经为期末考试做好了充分准备。

A2 adjective /sər'praɪzd/

Surprised

惊讶

Meaning

feeling or showing surprise; astonished

Example

I was surprised to see my old friend at the market.

我在市场看到我的老朋友时感到惊讶。

B2 noun /ˈθɪk.nəs/

thickness

厚度

Meaning

The measure of how thick or dense something is

Example

The thickness of the book made it hard to carry.

这本书的厚度使它难以携带。

B1 adjective /ˈsuːtəbl/

suitable

合适

Meaning

appropriate or right for a particular person, purpose, or situation

Example

This dress is suitable for the wedding.

这件裙子适合婚礼。

B1 noun /dəˈrɛktər/ or /daɪˈrɛktər/

director

导演

Meaning

a person who manages or oversees a company, department, or film

Example

The director gave final approval for the new movie script.

导演为新电影剧本提供了最终批准。

B1 adjective /əˈfɪʃəl/

official

官方

Meaning

relating to or connected with an authority or public office

Example

He is the official spokesperson for the company.

他是公司的官方发言人。

C2 adjective /əˈpɜːrtənənt/

appurtenant

附属

Meaning

Belonging to or associated with something, often used in legal/property contexts.

Example

The right of way is appurtenant to the landowner’s property.

通行权属于土地所有者的财产。

B2 adverb /ˈpʌŋk.tʃu.əl.i/

Punctually

准时

Meaning

at the exact time arranged; on time; not late

Example

She always arrives punctually for meetings.

她总是准时到达会议。

C1 adjective /ˈdɒdʒi/

Dodgy

可疑的; 值得怀疑的; 不可靠的; 危险的或有风险的

Meaning

suspicious; questionable; unreliable; risky or dangerous

Example

That deal sounds dodgy to me.

这个交易听起来很可疑。

C1 verb /ˈtɒpl/

topple

倒塌

Meaning

to fall or cause to fall over; to overthrow

Example

The earthquake caused the old building to topple.

地震导致了旧建筑的倒塌。

C2 noun /nɪmf/

Nymph

水仙

Meaning

a mythological spirit of nature; a beautiful young woman in classical mythology

Example

The water nymph appeared by the moonlit lake.

水仙出现在月光下的湖边。

B2 adjective, verb (past) /səˈspɛndɪd/

suspended

暂停

Meaning

Temporarily not allowed, stopped, or hanging.

Example

He was suspended from school for a week.

他因为一周被暂停上学。

B2 adjective /ˌmiː.diˈiː.vəl/

medieval

中世纪的

Meaning

Relating to the Middle Ages, the period in European history from about the 5th to the 15th century.

Example

The castle is a famous medieval monument.

这座城堡是一个著名的中世纪纪念碑。

B2 noun /joʊlk/

Yolk

蛋黄

Meaning

the yellow internal part of a bird's egg, especially a hen's egg, which is rich in protein and fat

Example

She separated the egg white from the yolk.

她将蛋清与蛋黄分开。

B2 noun /ˈaʊt.saɪ.dər/

Out-sider

局外人

Meaning

a person who does not belong to a particular group; someone not accepted by a group

Example

As an outsider, he found it difficult to understand their traditions.

作为外人，他发现很难理解他们的传统。

B2 noun /flɔː/

flaw

缺陷

Meaning

a defect or imperfection in something

Example

The diamond had a small flaw that was barely visible.

钻石有一个几乎看不见的小缺陷。

C1 noun /ˌfɪziˈɑːlədʒi/

physiology

生理学

Meaning

the scientific study of the functions and mechanisms in a living system

Example

She is majoring in human physiology at the university.

她在大学主修人体生理学。

B2 verb /mɜːrdʒ/

merge

合并

Meaning

to combine or join together; to blend into one

Example

The two companies decided to merge to increase their market share.

两家公司决定合并以增加他们的市场份额。

C2 verb /dʒaɪb/

gibe

嘲笑

Meaning

To make insulting or mocking remarks; to taunt.

Example

The fans gibed at the losing team.

粉丝们嘲笑失败的队伍。

Meaning

to slow down or stop a vehicle by applying a brake

Example

He braked suddenly to avoid hitting the dog.

B2 adjective /ˈʌpˌhɪl/

Uphill

困难的; 需要巨大努力的; 向上的倾斜

Meaning

difficult; requiring great effort; sloping upward

Example

Learning a new language can be an uphill battle.

学习一门新语言可能是一个艰难的战斗。

C2 verb /ˌmɛtəˈmɔrfoʊz/

metamorphose

变形

Meaning

To change in form, structure, or substance; to transform completely.

Example

The caterpillar metamorphosed into a butterfly.

毛毛虫变形成蝴蝶。

C1 noun /ˈɪntərˌpleɪ/

interplay

相互作用

Meaning

The way in which two or more things have an effect on each other.

Example

The interplay between culture and technology shapes modern life.

文化与技术之间的相互作用塑造了现代生活。

C2 noun /ˌsuː.pɚˈfluː.ə.t̬i/

superfluity

过剩

Meaning

An excessive amount of something; more than what is needed.

Example

The room was filled with a superfluity of decorations.

房间里充满了过多的装饰。

C2 adjective /dʒoʊˈkoʊs/

jocose

幽默的

Meaning

playful or humorous in speech or behavior

Example

The professor’s jocose remarks kept the class entertained.

教授的幽默评论让班级感到娱乐。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈdʌktɪv/

inductive

归纳的

Meaning

characterized by the inference of general laws from particular instances; reasoning from specific cases to general principles

Example

The scientist used inductive reasoning to form a hypothesis.

科学家使用归纳推理来形成假设。