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B1 noun /ˌɒpəˈreɪʃən/

operation

手术
Meaning
an act or process of functioning or operating
Example
The hospital performed a successful operation.
医院进行了成功的手术。
B2 verb /pæt/

pat

Meaning
to touch someone or something gently, often to show affection or approval
Example
She gently patted the dog on its head.
C1 verb /rɪˈɡrɛs/

regress

Meaning
To return to a former or less developed state.
Example
Without proper guidance, the child's progress began to regress.
B1 verb /kruːz/

cruise

幸福
Meaning
to travel smoothly at a moderate speed, especially for pleasure
Example
They decided to cruise along the coast during their vacation.
她无法掩饰当她收到奖项时的幸福。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈvɪz.ə.bəl/

Invisible

看不见的
Meaning
unable to be seen; not visible to the eye
Example
The bacteria are invisible without a microscope.
细菌在没有显微镜的情况下看不见。
B1 verb /bæn/

ban

禁止
Meaning
to officially forbid something; to prohibit
Example
The government banned smoking in public places.
政府禁止在公共场所吸烟。
B1 noun /ˈɪnsɪdənt/

incident

事件
Meaning
an event or occurrence, often unpleasant or unusual
Example
The police quickly responded to the incident in the park.
警方迅速回应了公园内的事件。
A2 adverb /ˈsloʊli/

slowly

慢慢地
Meaning
in a slow manner
Example
She walked slowly to the door.
她慢慢地走向门。
C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzuːbərənt/

exuberant

欣喜若狂
Meaning
full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness
Example
The children were exuberant after winning the game.
孩子们在赢得比赛后欣喜若狂。
C2 adjective /ˈɛrənt/

errant

迷途的
Meaning
behaving wrongly or straying from the proper course or standards
Example
The teacher disciplined the errant student.
老师惩罚了那个迷途的学生。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈruːli/

Unruly

不守规矩的; 乱七八糟的;
Meaning
difficult to control or manage; disorderly and disruptive
Example
The unruly crowd refused to follow the safety instructions.
那群无法控制的人群拒绝遵循安全指令。
B2 noun /ˈpɛzənt/

peasant

农民
Meaning
a poor farmer or agricultural laborer who owns or rents a small piece of land for cultivation
Example
The peasant worked hard in the fields from dawn to dusk.
农民从黎明到黄昏在田地里辛勤劳作。
B2 noun /ˈpɜr.mə.nəns/

Permanence

持久性
Meaning
the state or quality of lasting or remaining unchanged indefinitely; enduring nature
Example
The permanence of the stone monument impressed all visitors.
石雕纪念碑的永久性给所有参观者留下了深刻的印象。
B2 adjective /rɪˈfaɪnd/

Refined

精致的; 纯净的
Meaning
elegant and cultured in appearance, manner, or taste; purified
Example
She has very refined taste in art and music.
她对艺术和音乐有非常精致的品味。
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。
C1 noun /ˌsɪmbɪˈəʊsɪs/

symbiosis

共生关系
Meaning
A mutually beneficial relationship between different people or groups.
Example
The symbiosis between the two companies led to mutual growth.
两家公司之间的共生关系导致了共同的增长。
C1 noun daɪˈkɒtəmi

dichotomy

二分法
Meaning
A division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different.
Example
The dichotomy between tradition and modernity is often debated.
传统与现代之间的二分法常常被讨论。
C1 adjective, noun /əbˈzɔːrbənt/

absorbent

吸收性的
Meaning
able to soak up liquid, moisture, or energy easily; a material or substance that absorbs
Example
This towel is highly absorbent and dries quickly.
这条毛巾非常吸收性,而且干得很快。
C2 verb /ˈdʒɛsteɪt/

gestate

怀孕
Meaning
to carry and develop in the womb during pregnancy; to develop an idea over a period of time
Example
The mother whale gestates her calf for over a year.
母鲸怀孕并发展她的小鲸鱼超过一年。
C2 adjective /ˈfrɒθi/

frothy

泡沫丰富
Meaning
Full of or covered with small bubbles; light and insubstantial.
Example
She ordered a cup of frothy cappuccino.
她点了一杯泡沫丰富的卡布奇诺。
C1 adjective /loʊθ/

loath

不情愿
Meaning
reluctant or unwilling to do something
Example
She was loath to admit her mistake in front of everyone.
她不愿意在大家面前承认她的错误。
C2 noun /ˈvaɪkaʊnt/

viscount

副伯爵
Meaning
A British nobleman ranking below an earl and above a baron.
Example
The viscount inherited the estate from his father.
副伯爵从父亲那里继承了庄园。
C1 noun /ˈproʊbeɪt/

probate

遗嘱认证
Meaning
the official proving of a will in a court of law
Example
The family had to go through probate after his death.
家人必须在他去世后通过遗嘱认证程序。
C2 noun /breɪ/

brae

山坡
Meaning
A hillside or slope, especially in Scotland.
Example
They climbed up the grassy brae to see the sunset.
他们爬上了长满草的山坡去看日落。
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。
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 /ˈɪm.pæs/

impasse

僵局
Meaning
A situation where no progress is possible.
Example
The negotiations reached an impasse, delaying the agreement.
谈判陷入僵局,导致协议被推迟。
B2 noun /vɪˈsɪn.ə.ti/

Vicinity

附近; 邻近
Meaning
the area near or surrounding a particular place; neighborhood
Example
There are many shops in the vicinity of the school.
学校附近有很多商店。
B2 noun /ˈfer.i boʊt/

Ferry-boat

渡船
Meaning
a boat that carries passengers and vehicles across water
Example
We took the ferry-boat to cross the river.
我们坐渡船过河。
B2 adjective /ˌæbsənt ˈmaɪndɪd/

absent-minded

健忘的
Meaning
often forgetting things or not paying attention
Example
He is so absent-minded that he often forgets his keys.
他是那么健忘,以至于经常忘记自己的钥匙。
C2 noun /ɡæf/

gaff

错误
Meaning
A social blunder or mistake; also a hook or device used in fishing or theater.
Example
He made a major gaff during the meeting by forgetting the client's name.
他在会议中犯了一个大错误,忘记了客户的名字。
C1 adjective /həˈred.ɪ.ter.i/

Hereditary

遗传的; 从祖先传承
Meaning
passed down through family genes; inherited from ancestors
Example
The hereditary disease was passed down through generations.
遗传性疾病通过几代人传递。
C2 adjective /pərˈfɛktəbl/

perfectible

可完善的
Meaning
capable of being made perfect or improved
Example
Human nature is imperfect but perfectible.
人性是不完美的,但可以完善。
B2 noun /prɒp/

prop

道具
Meaning
an object used on stage by actors during a performance; something that supports or holds up
Example
The actor forgot his prop on stage.
演员忘记了他的道具。
C1 adjective /məˈnɒtənəs/

Monotonous

单调的; 无聊的; 重复的
Meaning
lacking in variety; tediously unvarying; boring and repetitive
Example
The monotonous sound of the rain made everyone feel sleepy.
雨的单调声音让每个人都感到困倦。
A2 noun /ˈtɒpɪk/

topic

主题
Meaning
a subject of conversation, discussion, or writing
Example
The topic of the meeting was company expansion.
会议的主题是公司扩展。
C1 verb /ˌrevəˈluːʃənaɪz/

revolutionize

革命化
Meaning
Change (something) radically or fundamentally.
Example
Artificial intelligence is set to revolutionize the healthcare sector.
人工智能准备革命化医疗行业。
B2 adjective /mɑːrkt/

Marked

显著的; 明显的; 独特的
Meaning
clearly noticeable; distinct; obvious
Example
There was a marked improvement in her performance.
她的表现有了显著的改善。
C2 noun /ˈfɔːrˌnɑːlɪdʒ/

foreknowledge

预知
Meaning
Awareness of something before it happens or exists.
Example
The prophet claimed to have foreknowledge of the event.
先知声称他预知了这个事件。
A2 verb ˈsɛləbreɪtɪŋ

celebrating

庆祝
Meaning
The act of acknowledging a significant or happy day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity.
Example
Celebrating awareness days helps spread important messages.
庆祝意识日有助于传播重要信息。
B2 noun ˌɪm.plɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

implication

暗示
Meaning
A conclusion that can be drawn from something although it is not explicitly stated; a likely consequence.
Example
The implication of climate change is severe.
气候变化的暗示意义是严重的。
C2 noun /ˈbroʊɡən/

brogan

厚重鞋
Meaning
A heavy, sturdy shoe, often made of leather.
Example
The farmer wore old brogans while working in the field.
农民在田间工作时穿着旧布罗根鞋。
C2 noun /ɛnˈsɪklɪkəl/

encyclical

教皇通谕
Meaning
a formal letter sent by the Pope to Catholic churches, usually addressing important issues
Example
The Pope issued an encyclical on climate change and moral responsibility.
教皇发布了关于气候变化和道德责任的通谕。
B2 verb /ʃrɪŋk/

shrink

缩水
Meaning
to become smaller in size; to draw back in fear
Example
The sweater shrank after washing in hot water.
毛衣在热水中洗后缩水。
C1 adjective /ˈtɜːrʃieri/

tertiary

Meaning
third in order, rank, or level
Example
He is pursuing his tertiary education at the university.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈveə.ri.ə.bəl/

Invariable

不变的;恒定的;始终相同的
Meaning
never changing; constant; always the same
Example
His invariable routine includes morning exercise and coffee.
他的恒定日常包括早晨锻炼和咖啡。
B2 adjective /ˌsɪm.pəˈθet.ɪk/

Sympathetic

有同情心的; 富有理解的; 敏感的;
Meaning
showing compassion or understanding for someone's feelings or situation
Example
She was very sympathetic when I told her about my problems.
当我告诉她我的问题时,她表现得非常有同情心。
B2 verb /ˈkeɪtər/

cater

Meaning
To provide food, drinks, or services, usually for an event or group.
Example
The company catered the wedding reception.
C1 noun /ˈɪn.fən.tri/

Infantry

步兵
Meaning
soldiers marching or fighting on foot; foot soldiers collectively
Example
The infantry advanced across the battlefield on foot.
步兵在战场上走路前进。
C2 verb /drɔːl/

drawl

懒散地说话
Meaning
to speak in a slow, lazy way with prolonged vowel sounds
Example
He tends to drawl when he is tired.
他在累的时候说话会很慢。
B2 verb /kəˈrɛspɒnd/

correspond

通信
Meaning
to communicate by exchanging letters or messages
Example
I correspond regularly with my old friends.
我与我的老朋友定期通信。
B1 noun /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən/

application

申请 / 应用 / 软件
Meaning
a formal request for something; the act of putting something into operation; or a software program
Example
She submitted her application for the scholarship.
她提交了奖学金申请。
A1 noun /dɛsk/

desk

书桌
Meaning
a piece of furniture with a flat surface used for writing or working
Example
The books are on the desk.
书籍在书桌上。
C1 noun ˌpɒlɪˈneɪʃən

Pollination

授粉
Meaning
The process by which pollen is transferred from flowers, enabling plant reproduction.
Example
Butterflies play a vital role in pollination.
蝴蝶在授粉过程中起着至关重要的作用。
C2 noun /ˈɔːtɑːrki/

autarchy

自给自足
Meaning
A system of self-sufficiency where a state or community is economically independent.
Example
The nation attempted autarchy to reduce reliance on imports.
这个国家试图实现自给自足,以减少对进口的依赖。
A2 noun steɪt

state

国家
Meaning
A nation or territory considered as an organized political community under one government.
Example
The state declared a new language policy.
国家宣布了一项新的语言政策。
B1 noun ˈkraɪsɪs

crisis

危机
Meaning
A time of intense difficulty, trouble, or danger.
Example
The financial crisis affected global markets.
金融危机影响了全球市场。
C1 noun /ˈθɪk.ɪt/

Thicket

灌木丛; 茂密的灌木生长
Meaning
a dense group of bushes or trees; a thick growth of shrubs
Example
The rabbit disappeared into the thicket.
兔子消失在灌木丛中。
B1 noun /ˈsaɪdˌwɔːk/

sidewalk

人行道
Meaning
a paved path for pedestrians at the side of a street.
Example
Children were playing on the sidewalk.
孩子们在路边的人行道上玩耍。
A2 noun /səˈluː.ʃən/

Solution

解决方案; 答案; 液体混合物
Meaning
an answer to a problem; a liquid mixture
Example
We need to find a solution to this problem.
我们需要找到这个问题的解决方案。
B2 noun ˈfjuː.tʃɚ ˌdʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃənz

future generations

未来几代人
Meaning
People who have not yet been born, considered in terms of the environment or society they will inherit.
Example
Sustainable development ensures a better life for future generations.
可持续发展确保未来几代人更好的生活。
B2 noun ˈʃeɪdɪd ˈɛəriə

shaded area

遮阳区
Meaning
An area that is protected from direct sunlight.
Example
We sat in a shaded area by the riverbank.
我们坐在河岸的遮阳区。
B2 noun ˈpeɪtriəˌtɪzəm

patriotism

爱国主义
Meaning
The quality of being patriotic; devotion to and vigorous support for one's country.
Example
Victory Day reflects the patriotism of the entire nation.
胜利日反映了整个国家的爱国主义。
A1 noun /dɔːɡ/

Dog

Meaning
a domesticated carnivorous mammal that is typically kept as a pet or for work
Example
The loyal dog waited patiently for its owner to return home.
忠诚的狗耐心等待它的主人回家。
C2 adjective /mɛnˈdeɪʃəs/

mendacious

虚伪的
Meaning
not telling the truth; lying
Example
The politician was known for his mendacious statements.
那位政治家以他的虚伪言论而闻名。
B1 noun /boʊ/

Bow

Meaning
a weapon for shooting arrows, made of a curved piece of wood
Example
The archer drew his bow and aimed at the target.
射手拉开了他的弓,瞄准了目标。
C1 adjective /ɒmˈnɪv.ər.əs/

Omnivorous

杂食性动物
Meaning
eating both plants and animals; feeding on various kinds of food
Example
Bears are omnivorous animals that eat both plants and meat.
熊是杂食性动物,吃植物和肉。
C2 noun /ˌfoʊˈtɑːmɪtər/

photometer

光度计
Meaning
an instrument for measuring the intensity of light
Example
The scientist used a photometer to measure the light in the laboratory.
科学家在实验室里使用光度计来测量光线。
C2 verb /kəˈnoʊt/

connote

暗示
Meaning
To suggest or imply an additional meaning beyond the literal one.
Example
The word 'youthful' connotes energy and vitality.
‘青春’一词暗示着活力和生气。
C2 noun /wɛlp/

whelp

小狗
Meaning
a young offspring of a dog or other carnivorous mammal; sometimes used to mean an impudent young person
Example
The farmer found a wolf whelp hiding near the barn.
农民在谷仓附近发现了一只藏起来的狼崽。
B2 adjective /kəˈrɛspɒndɪŋ/

corresponding

相关的
Meaning
matching or related to something
Example
The corresponding page in the book explains the process in detail.
书中的相关页面详细解释了该过程。
C2 noun /ˈkærəˌpeɪs/

carapace

龟或螃蟹的硬壳
Meaning
the hard shell covering the back of some animals like turtles and crabs
Example
The turtle withdrew into its carapace for protection.
乌龟为了保护自己,躲进了它的壳甲。
C2 adjective /loʊˈkweɪʃəs/

loquacious

话多的
Meaning
tending to talk a great deal; very talkative
Example
The loquacious child entertained everyone with endless stories.
话多的孩子用无尽的故事娱乐了每个人。
C1 noun /ˈaʊtpoʊst/

outpost

前哨站
Meaning
A small military camp or position at some distance from the main force, used especially as a guard.
Example
The soldiers were stationed at a remote outpost.
士兵们被驻扎在一个偏远的前哨站。
A2 verb /eɪm/

aim

瞄准
Meaning
to direct a weapon, object, or effort at a target; to intend or plan
Example
He aimed the ball at the goal.
他瞄准了球朝着目标。
C1 adjective ˌmiː.ti.ər.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl

meteorological

气象的
Meaning
Relating to weather conditions and atmospheric phenomena.
Example
Meteorological conditions affect farming cycles.
气象条件影响农业周期。
A2 noun /ˈbʌtərflaɪ/

butterfly

蝴蝶
Meaning
an insect with large, often brightly colored wings that flies during the day
Example
A beautiful butterfly landed on the flower.
一只美丽的蝴蝶停在花上。
C1 noun /ˈmɒnəˌlɒɡ/

monologue

独白
Meaning
A long speech by one person, often in a play or performance.
Example
The actor delivered a powerful monologue on stage.
演员在舞台上做了一个强有力的独白。
C1 noun ˈstræt.ə.sfɪər

stratosphere

平流层
Meaning
The layer of the earth's atmosphere above the troposphere, extending to about 50 km above the earth's surface.
Example
The stratosphere provides a unique environment.
平流层提供了一个独特的环境。
C1 noun /ˈkæn.ɪ.bəl/

Cannibal

食人者
Meaning
a person who eats the flesh of other human beings
Example
The explorer's journal described rumors of cannibals living on the remote island.
探险家的日志描述了有关食人者在偏远岛屿上生活的谣言。
C2 noun /kəˈbɑːdi/

kabadi

废品收购者
Meaning
a person who collects and sells scrap or recyclable materials, especially in South Asia
Example
The kabadi came every week to collect old newspapers and bottles.
废品收购者来收集旧物品。
C1 noun /ˌfæb.rɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

fabrication

虚假发明
Meaning
The invention of false or misleading information; a lie or falsehood.
Example
The article was full of fabrication and misleading claims.
这篇文章充满了虚假的发明和误导性的声明。
A2 noun /ˈlev.əl/

level

水平
Meaning
A position on a real or imaginary scale of amount, quantity, extent, or quality.
Example
Pollution levels must be reduced urgently.
污染水平必须紧急降低。
C2 adjective /ˈvɜːrnəl/

vernal

春天的
Meaning
related to spring; fresh, youthful
Example
The garden was filled with vernal beauty after the long winter.
经过漫长的冬季,花园充满了春天的美丽。
C1 noun /ˈmɒdɪfaɪər/

modifier

修饰语
Meaning
a word or element that changes, limits, or describes the meaning of another word; something that alters or adjusts
Example
In the phrase 'very cold', 'very' is a modifier of 'cold'.
在短语“very cold”中,“very”是“cold”的修饰语。
C1 noun /ˈskep.tɪ.sɪ.zəm/

skepticism

怀疑主义, 疑虑
Meaning
A skeptical attitude; doubt as to the truth of something.
Example
His skepticism about new technology often makes him resistant to change.
他对新技术的怀疑主义使他常常抗拒改变。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈpɑːr.dən.ə.bəl/

Pardonable

可原谅的
Meaning
able to be forgiven; excusable
Example
His mistake was pardonable given the difficult circumstances.
他的错误是可以原谅的,鉴于困难的情况。
B2 noun wɜːrld ˈhɛrɪtɪdʒ saɪt

World Heritage Site

世界文化遗产地
Meaning
A landmark or area selected by UNESCO for having cultural, historical, scientific or other form of significance.
Example
Sundarbans is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
孙达班是联合国教科文组织的世界文化遗产地。
B2 adjective /əˈten.tɪv/

Attentive

专心的; 警觉的; 留心的
Meaning
careful to pay attention; alert and observant
Example
The attentive student listened carefully to every word the teacher said.
专心的学生仔细地听了老师说的每一个字。
B2 verb /ˈroʊ.teɪt/

rotate

旋转
Meaning
to turn around a central point or axis
Example
The Earth rotates on its axis once every 24 hours.
地球每24小时围绕其轴线旋转一次。
C1 noun /ˌænəsˈθetɪk/

anesthetic

麻醉剂
Meaning
A substance that causes loss of sensation or consciousness, especially used during surgery.
Example
The doctor administered a local anesthetic before stitching the wound.
医生在缝合伤口之前使用了局部麻醉剂。
C2 noun /ˌfɪziˈɒnəmi/

physiognomy

面部特征分析
Meaning
the study of facial features to judge character or personality
Example
He believed in physiognomy and tried to read people's personalities from their faces.
他相信面相学,并试图通过人的面部来解读他们的个性。
C1 adjective /tɪˈrænɪkəl/

tyrannical

暴虐
Meaning
exercising power in a cruel or arbitrary way
Example
The tyrannical ruler silenced all opposition.
暴虐的统治者让所有的反对派都沉默了。
B2 noun /sfɪər/

sphere

球体
Meaning
a round, three-dimensional shape that is perfectly symmetrical around its center; an area of activity or knowledge
Example
The Earth is almost a perfect sphere.
地球几乎是一个完美的球体。
C1 noun /ɡeɪt/

gait

走路姿势
Meaning
A person's manner of walking.
Example
His slow gait showed that he was tired.
他缓慢的步伐显示他累了。
B1 adjective /ˈmʌl.tɪ.pl̩/

Multiple

多个; 多样的; 不同的
Meaning
having many parts, elements, or members; numerous
Example
She suffered multiple injuries in the accident.
她在事故中受了多次伤。
C1 verb /aʊst/

oust

驱逐
Meaning
To remove someone from a position or place of power or authority.
Example
The rebels ousted the dictator from power.
叛乱者将独裁者赶下台。
C1 verb /ˈɪmprəvaɪz/

improvise

Meaning
To create or perform something spontaneously without preparation.
Example
The actor had to improvise his lines when he forgot the script.
C1 verb ˈɔː.kɪ.streɪ.tɪd

orchestrated

精心策划
Meaning
Planned or coordinated carefully and deliberately.
Example
The attacks were orchestrated with precision.
袭击被精确地策划了。
C1 verb /dɪsˈkʌlər/

discolor

褪色
Meaning
to change color, especially in a way that spoils the original appearance
Example
The fabric began to discolor after being left in the sun.
织物在阳光下被放置后开始褪色。
B2 noun /ˈkɒl.ər/

Collar

项圈
Meaning
a band of material around the neck; in jewelry context, a close-fitting necklace
Example
She wore an elegant pearl collar to the formal dinner.
她在正式晚宴上戴了一条优雅的珍珠项圈。
B1 adjective ˌdem.əˈkræt.ɪk

democratic

民主的
Meaning
Relating to or supporting democracy or its principles.
Example
Democratic governance ensures equal rights.
民主治理确保平等的权利。
C2 noun /əˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

annunciation

宣布,好消息
Meaning
The announcement of something; in Christianity, the announcement by the angel Gabriel to Mary that she would conceive Jesus.
Example
The church celebrated the Feast of the Annunciation with a special service.
教堂通过特别的服务庆祝了报喜节。
B2 adjective /ˌdɪsəˈbiːdiənt/

Disobedient

不服从的
Meaning
refusing to obey rules or authority; rebellious
Example
The disobedient child refused to follow the rules.
不听话的孩子拒绝遵守规则。
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 /ˌref.jʊˈdʒiː/

Refugee

难民
Meaning
a person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster
Example
The refugee camp provided temporary shelter for thousands of displaced families.
难民营为成千上万的流离失所的家庭提供了临时庇护。
B2 adjective /ˌsaɪkiˈætrɪk/

psychiatric

Meaning
relating to mental illness or its treatment
Example
The psychiatric hospital provides care for those with severe conditions.
B2 noun /ˈblʌn.dər/

blunder

一个愚蠢或疏忽的错误;判断中的严重错误。
Meaning
A stupid or careless mistake; a serious error in judgment.
Example
His blunder cost the company a fortune.
他的错误让公司损失了巨大的财富。
B1 adjective /ˌɪmpəˈlaɪt/

impolite

不礼貌
Meaning
Not showing good manners; rude.
Example
It is impolite to interrupt someone while they are speaking.
打断别人说话是不礼貌的。
C1 adjective /haɪˈdrɔːlɪk/

hydraulic

液压的
Meaning
operated by the pressure of liquid, especially water or oil
Example
The mechanic repaired the hydraulic system of the machine.
机械师修理了机器的液压系统。
B2 verb /pəˈtroʊl/

patrol

巡逻
Meaning
to move around an area to watch or guard it
Example
The police patrol the streets at night to ensure safety.
警察晚上巡逻街道以确保安全。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈhɛrənt/

inherent

固有的
Meaning
Existing in something as a natural, permanent, or essential quality.
Example
There are inherent risks in extreme sports.
极限运动中存在固有的风险。
C1 noun /ˌluː.brɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

lubrication

润滑
Meaning
The action of applying a substance to reduce friction between surfaces in mutual contact.
Example
Lubrication of the eyes is essential for well-being.
眼睛的润滑对健康至关重要。
C2 noun /ˈfjʊr.ʌŋ.kəl/

Furuncle

脓肿; 坑;
Meaning
a painful pus-filled bump under the skin caused by infected, inflamed hair follicles
Example
The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the painful furuncle on his neck.
医生开了抗生素来治疗他脖子上疼痛的脓肿。
C2 adjective /ˈɡlɑːbjələr/

globular

球形的
Meaning
Having the shape of a globe; spherical.
Example
The scientist studied the globular cluster of stars.
科学家研究了球状星团。
B2 noun ˈsʌbˌaɪtəlz

subtitles

字幕
Meaning
Captions displayed at the bottom of a movie or television screen that translate or transcribe the dialogue or narrative.
Example
Use subtitles for better understanding.
使用字幕以更好地理解。
B1 verb /ˈhaɪˌlaɪt/

highlight

突出
Meaning
to emphasize or make something stand out
Example
The teacher highlighted the most important points in the text.
老师在文本中强调了最重要的要点。
C1 adjective /ˈmɔːtəl/

Mortal

凡人; 有限寿命的; 人类
Meaning
subject to death; having a limited lifespan; human
Example
All human beings are mortal and will eventually die.
所有人类都是凡人,并最终会死。
B2 noun /pʌntʃ/

Punch

打孔工具
Meaning
a tool used for making holes or indentations in materials
Example
The carpenter used a punch to make holes in the leather.
木匠使用打孔工具在皮革上打孔。
C2 adjective /ˌvɛrɪˈsɪmɪlər/

verisimilar

类似于真实
Meaning
appearing to be true or real
Example
The story seemed verisimilar though it was entirely fictional.
这个故事看起来类似于真实,尽管它完全是虚构的。