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C1 adjective /əˈprɛs.ɪv/

Oppressive

压迫的
Meaning
Harsh and authoritarian; overwhelming; causing distress; tyrannical;
Example
The oppressive heat made it difficult to work outside during the summer.
压迫性的热浪使得夏天在外工作变得很困难。
C2 phrase /lɛt ðɛm ˈθɪə.ri/

let them theory

让他们随心所欲的理论
Meaning
A philosophy of not trying to control others' actions or opinions and allowing them to be themselves.
Example
He follows the Let them theory and ignores negativity.
他遵循“让他们”理论，并忽视负面情绪。
B2 noun /mjuːl/

Mule

骡子
Meaning
the offspring of a donkey and a horse, used as a working animal
Example
The farmer used a mule to carry heavy loads.
农民用骡子搬运重物。
B2 adjective /ˈpɛti/

petty

琐碎
Meaning
Of little importance or trivial; also describes a person overly concerned with small or unimportant matters.
Example
She often gets upset over the most petty things.
她经常为最琐碎的事情感到不安。
B2 adjective /ˈaɪ.dəl/

Idle

懒惰的; 不活跃的; 没有工作的
Meaning
lazy; inactive; not working or being used
Example
The factory workers were idle during the strike.
工厂工人在罢工期间闲置。
B2 verb ɪˈrɛktɪŋ

erecting

建造
Meaning
To build; construct; set up in a vertical position.
Example
The workers were erecting a new building downtown.
工人们正在市中心建设一座新建筑。
B1 noun aɪˈdɛntɪti

identity

身份
Meaning
The fact of being who or what a person or thing is; the characteristics determining who or what a person or thing is.
Example
The day reinforces our national identity.
这一天加强了我们的民族认同。
C1 noun /ˈɒptɪks/

optics

光学
Meaning
The branch of physics dealing with light and vision.
Example
She studied optics to understand how lenses work.
她学习了光学，以了解镜头是如何工作的。
B1 adjective /ˈkoʊzi/

cozy

舒适的
Meaning
giving a feeling of comfort, warmth, and relaxation
Example
We sat in a cozy little café on a rainy day.
在一个雨天，我们坐在一个舒适的小咖啡馆里。
B2 adjective /wiː/

wee

非常小
Meaning
very small in size; tiny
Example
She gave me a wee smile before leaving.
她在离开之前给了我一个小小的微笑。
C2 adjective /ˈprɑːflɪɡət/

profligate

挥霍无度
Meaning
recklessly extravagant or wasteful in resources
Example
The king was known for his profligate lifestyle.
国王以奢侈的生活方式而闻名。
B1 adjective /ɪnˈvɑːlvd/

involved

卷入的
Meaning
complicated or engaged in something
Example
She was deeply involved in community service.
她深深地卷入了社区服务。
C1 verb /ˈræn.sæk/

ransack

洗劫
Meaning
to search a place roughly and steal or damage things
Example
Burglars ransacked the house while the family was away.
盗贼在家人不在时洗劫了房子。
B2 verb /ˈbætər/

batter

反复打击
Meaning
To strike repeatedly with force.
Example
The waves battered the shoreline all night.
波浪整个晚上拍打着海岸线。
B2 noun/verb /pəʊl/

poll

民意调查
Meaning
a survey of public opinion or voting in an election
Example
The poll revealed that most people favored the new policy.
民意调查显示大多数人支持新政策。
B2 noun, verb /ˈriːteɪl/

retail

零售
Meaning
the sale of goods to the public in small quantities for use or consumption rather than for resale
Example
The company specializes in the retail of clothing and accessories.
公司专注于服装和配件的零售业务。
B2 noun /ˈkæriər/

carrier

承运人
Meaning
A person or thing that carries, transports, or conveys something; also an organization that provides transport services.
Example
The airline is the largest carrier in the country.
航空公司是该国最大的承运人。
C1 adjective /ˌsuːɪˈsaɪdəl/

Suicidal

自杀的
Meaning
relating to or having thoughts of killing oneself; extremely dangerous or harmful
Example
The reckless driving was suicidal behavior.
鲁莽的驾驶是一种自杀行为。
B2 verb /əˈvɜːrt/

avert

避免
Meaning
to prevent something bad from happening or to turn away one's eyes or thoughts
Example
Quick action helped avert a disaster.
快速的行动帮助避免了灾难。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈtʌtʃəbəl/

Untouchable

不可触碰的; 无法批评或攻击
Meaning
not able to be touched or affected; beyond criticism or attack
Example
The CEO seemed untouchable despite the scandal.
即使有丑闻，首席执行官似乎仍然是不可触碰的。
C2 noun /ˈmædʒɪstrəsi/

magistracy

司法办公室
Meaning
The office, authority, or district of a magistrate.
Example
He was proud to serve in the local magistracy for over a decade.
他为能在当地的司法办公室工作超过十年而感到自豪。
C2 noun /ˈkloʊðiər/

clothier

服装商
Meaning
a person or company that makes, sells, or deals in clothes.
Example
The town’s clothier displayed fine suits in his shop window.
城里的服装商在他的店窗里展示了精美的西装。
C2 noun /ˈtaɪroʊ/

tyro

新手
Meaning
A beginner or novice in a field or activity.
Example
As a tyro in programming, she needed constant guidance.
作为编程的新手，她需要不断的指导。
B2 verb /ɪnˈrɪtʃ/

enrich

丰富
Meaning
To improve or enhance the quality or value of something.
Example
Space exploration enriches human understanding.
太空探索丰富了人类的理解。
A2 adjective /ˈɑːnɪst/

honest

诚实
Meaning
free of deceit and untruthfulness; sincere
Example
She is known as an honest and trustworthy person.
她被认为是一个诚实和值得信赖的人。
C2 noun /ˈɡlʌtəni/

gluttony

暴饮暴食
Meaning
Excessive eating or drinking; overindulgence in food or drink.
Example
His gluttony during the festival left him feeling sick.
他在节日中的暴饮暴食让他感到生病。
A2 noun /ˈdeɪn.dʒər/

danger

危险
Meaning
The possibility of harm, injury, or loss.
Example
The hikers were in great danger during the storm.
徒步旅行者在暴风雨中处于极大危险中。
A2 noun /ˈfæʃ.ən/

fashion

时尚
Meaning
a popular or accepted style of clothing, behavior, or way of doing something
Example
She always keeps up with the latest fashion.
她总是跟上最新的时尚。
C2 noun /ˈheɪ.deɪ/

Hey day

黄金时期; 最辉煌的时刻; 顶峰时期
Meaning
the period of a person's or thing's greatest success, popularity, or vigor; prime time
Example
During her heyday as a singer, she performed in sold-out concerts around the world.
在她作为歌手的黄金时期，她在全球的售罄音乐会上表演。
C2 adjective /ˈtɔːdri/

tawdry

廉价而花哨但质量差
Meaning
cheap and showy but of poor quality
Example
She wore a tawdry necklace that broke easily.
她戴了一条廉价而花哨的项链，很容易断裂。
A1 noun /ˈvɪdiəʊ/

video

视频
Meaning
a recording of moving visual images made digitally or on film
Example
She watched the video of her favorite concert online.
她在网上观看了她最喜欢的演唱会视频。
A2 noun /ˈpɑːsˌpɔːrt/

passport

护照
Meaning
an official government document that identifies a person and allows them to travel internationally
Example
She renewed her passport before traveling abroad.
她在出国前更新了她的护照。
B1 verb /skrætʃ/

scratch

幸福
Meaning
to rub a surface or skin with something sharp or rough, often to relieve itching
Example
The cat scratched the door to be let in.
当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
B1 verb /ˈsʌfər/

suffer

遭受
Meaning
to experience pain, distress, or hardship
Example
She suffered from a severe headache all day.
她整天忍受剧烈的头痛。
C2 noun dʒʊˈdɪʃəsnɪs

judiciousness

明智，审慎
Meaning
Having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense.
Example
Her judiciousness in making decisions was appreciated.
她在做决定时的明智被赞赏。
C1 noun /ˈɪŋ.krə.mənt/

Increment

增加
Meaning
an increase or addition, especially one of a series on a fixed scale; a regular increase in salary
Example
He received an annual increment of five percent in his salary this year.
他今年获得了五个百分点的年终增加。
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。
B2 noun /ɡræm/

Gram

鹰嘴豆
Meaning
chickpea; a leguminous plant and its edible seed
Example
She cooked gram curry for lunch today.
她今天为午餐做了鹰嘴豆咖喱。
C1 adjective /pɑːrtʃt/

parched

极度口渴
Meaning
extremely dry, especially because of heat or thirst
Example
After walking in the desert, he was parched with thirst.
在沙漠中走路后，他极度口渴。
B1 noun/adjective /ˌæfrɪkən əˈmɛrɪkən/

african-american

非洲裔美国人
Meaning
A person of African descent living in or originating from the United States; relating to such people.
Example
She is proud of her African-American heritage.
她为自己的非洲裔美国人身份感到自豪。
B1 adverb /əˈsaɪd/

Aside

一边; 旁边; 离开主要部分
Meaning
to one side; apart; away from the main part
Example
Please set your book aside and listen to me.
请把书放到一边，听我说。
A2 verb /ɪkˈspres/

express

表达
Meaning
to show or make known a feeling, thought, or opinion
Example
She expressed her gratitude for the help she received.
她表达了对收到帮助的感激之情。
C2 adjective /ɔːˈrɔːrəl/

auroral

与极光相关
Meaning
Relating to or resembling the aurora, especially the northern lights.
Example
The scientists observed auroral activity in the night sky.
科学家们在夜空中观察到了欧若拉活动。
B2 adjective /ˈmɪθɪkəl/

Mythical

神话的
Meaning
existing only in myths or legends; imaginary or fictitious
Example
Dragons are mythical creatures that appear in many cultures.
龙是神话中的生物，出现在许多文化中。
C1 noun /ˈtruː.ənt/

Truant

逃学的学生; 逃避责任的人
Meaning
a student who stays away from school without permission; a person who shirks duty
Example
The principal called the parents when their child was caught playing truant.
校长打电话给家长，当他们的孩子被抓到逃学时。
B2 noun /ˈɡuːs.ber.i/

Gooseberry

醋栗
Meaning
a small round green or red berry that grows on a thorny bush
Example
Gooseberries are rich in vitamin C and make excellent jams.
醋栗富含维生素C，并可制成美味的果酱。
C1 adjective /səbˈsɜːviənt/

subservient

Meaning
prepared to obey others unquestioningly; less important than something else
Example
She was too subservient to challenge his decision.
A2 noun /ˈlæd.ər/

Ladder

梯子
Meaning
a structure consisting of two upright parallel sides connected by rungs, used for climbing up or down
Example
He climbed the ladder to reach the books on the top shelf.
他爬上梯子去拿顶架上的书。
A2 noun /rɪˈfrɪdʒ.ər.eɪ.tər/

Refrigerator

冰箱
Meaning
an appliance for keeping food and drinks cold
Example
Please put the milk in the refrigerator to keep it fresh.
请把牛奶放进冰箱里保持新鲜。
B2 adjective /ˈlɪniər/

linear

线性
Meaning
Arranged in or extending along a straight line.
Example
The artist used linear perspective in his drawings.
艺术家在他的画作中使用了线性透视。
C2 adjective /prɪˈzʌmptɪv/

presumptive

推定的
Meaning
Based on probability or assumption rather than proof.
Example
She is the presumptive nominee for the party.
她是该党的推定候选人。
B2 verb /paɪn/

pine

渴望
Meaning
to long intensely for something or someone; to suffer from longing
Example
He pined for his hometown after moving abroad.
他搬到国外后，非常想念他的家乡。
B2 noun /dɪsˈɡreɪs/

Disgrace

耻辱; 丢脸; 恥辱
Meaning
loss of reputation or respect as the result of a dishonorable action; a shameful situation
Example
His arrest brought disgrace upon his entire family and reputation.
他的逮捕给他的整个家庭和声誉带来了耻辱。
A1 noun /dʒʌmp/

Jump

跳跃
Meaning
an act of jumping; a sudden movement upwards or forwards
Example
The athlete made a perfect jump over the high bar.
运动员成功地跳过了高杆。
A2 noun trʌst

trust

信任
Meaning
Firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something; confidence placed in a person by making that person the nominal owner of property.
Example
Building trust is essential for long-term relationships.
建立信任对于长期关系至关重要。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkoʊˈɜːrsəbl̩/

incoercible

无法强迫的
Meaning
Not capable of being forced, compelled, or restrained.
Example
Her incoercible spirit inspired others to fight for justice.
她那无法强迫的精神激励了其他人争取正义。
C2 noun /sɛnˈtjʊəriən/

centurion

百夫长
Meaning
A commander of a unit of one hundred soldiers in the ancient Roman army.
Example
The centurion led his men into battle with courage.
百夫长带领他的士兵英勇作战。
C1 verb /ˈpruːfˌriːd/

proofread

校对
Meaning
to read written material and mark any errors
Example
She proofread the report before submission.
她在提交前校对了报告。
B2 noun ˈwɜːrkˌləʊd

workload

工作量
Meaning
The amount of work to be done by someone or something.
Example
His workload has increased dramatically in the past month.
他的工作量在上个月急剧增加。
C2 noun /ˈbroʊmiːn/

bromine

溴
Meaning
a dark red, dense, toxic liquid element used in making dyes, flame retardants, and medications
Example
Bromine is commonly used in water treatment chemicals.
溴通常用于水处理化学品中。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈdjuːbɪtəbl/

indubitable

无可置疑
Meaning
Impossible to doubt; unquestionable.
Example
It is indubitable that hard work leads to success.
毫无疑问，努力工作会带来成功。
C1 noun /ˈpiː.hən/

Peahen

母孔雀
Meaning
female peacock
Example
The peahen is less colorful than the male peacock.
母孔雀比雄孔雀少了色彩。
B1 noun /ˈprɛɡnənsi/

pregnancy

怀孕
Meaning
the condition of being pregnant; the period during which a woman carries a developing fetus
Example
Her pregnancy was carefully monitored by her doctor.
她的怀孕状况由医生仔细监测。
B1 adjective /ˈɜːrdʒənt/

Urgent

紧急
Meaning
requiring immediate action or attention; pressing
Example
The patient needs urgent medical attention.
病人需要紧急医疗照顾。
C1 noun /ˌtɛstɪˈməʊnɪəlz/

testimonials

见证, 推荐信
Meaning
Written or spoken statements of praise or recommendation from clients or customers.
Example
Positive testimonials can enhance a company's reputation.
积极的见证可以提升公司的声誉。
C1 noun /ˈbeɪsbɔːrd/

baseboard

踢脚线
Meaning
A narrow board running along the bottom of an interior wall, covering the joint between wall and floor.
Example
The carpenter painted the baseboard white.
木匠把踢脚线涂成了白色。
C2 verb /ˈsʌplɪˌkeɪt/

supplicate

恳求
Meaning
To ask for something earnestly or humbly, often in a religious context.
Example
The villagers supplicated the gods for rain during the drought.
村民们在干旱期间恳求神灵降雨。
B1 noun /ˈsæl.ər.i/

Salary

薪水
Meaning
a fixed regular payment, typically paid on a monthly basis
Example
She receives a good salary for her work as a teacher.
她作为教师的工作，得到了很好的薪水。
B2 verb /ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪ/

justify

辩护
Meaning
to show or prove that something is right or reasonable
Example
He tried to justify his decision with logical reasons.
他试图用逻辑的理由来为他的决定辩护。
B1 noun /əˈpɪn.jən/

Opinion

意见
Meaning
a view or judgment formed about something; a belief or assessment based on grounds short of proof
Example
In my opinion, this is the best solution.
在我看来，这是最好的解决方案。
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。
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 /vaɪn/

vine

藤蔓
Meaning
a climbing or trailing plant with long stems; a plant that produces grapes
Example
The vine climbed up the wall and covered it with green leaves.
藤蔓爬上了墙，覆盖了绿色的叶子。
C1 noun /ˌænəlˈdʒiːzɪk/

analgesic

止痛药
Meaning
A drug or substance that relieves pain.
Example
She took an analgesic to ease her headache.
她吃了止痛药来缓解头痛。
B2 noun, verb /kloʊk/

cloak

披风
Meaning
a loose outer garment; to cover, hide, or disguise
Example
The spy cloaked his identity with a false name.
间谍用一个假名字掩藏了他的身份。
B2 noun/verb /ˈɡlɪtər/

glitter

闪烁
Meaning
To shine with bright, shimmering light; or decorative sparkles.
Example
Her dress glittered under the stage lights.
她的裙子在舞台灯光下闪烁。
B2 noun /ˈwɜːrʃɪp/

Worship

崇拜
Meaning
the feeling or expression of reverence and adoration for a deity; religious devotion and practice
Example
They gather every Sunday for worship.
他们每个星期天都聚集在一起进行崇拜。
C2 noun /ɪkˌsprəʊ.priˈeɪ.ʃən/

expropriation

征用
Meaning
The act of government taking private property, also known as confiscation, nationalization, or seizure.
Example
The land expropriation led to disputes among landowners.
土地征用导致了土地所有者之间的争议。
C1 adjective /smʌɡ/

smug

自负
Meaning
having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements
Example
He wore a smug smile after winning the debate.
他在赢得辩论后，露出了自负的笑容。
C1 noun /koʊlt/

Colt

小马驹
Meaning
a young male horse, especially one under four years old
Example
The farmer trained the young colt to accept a saddle.
农民训练年轻的小马驹来接受马鞍。
C2 noun /dɪˈkæmərən/

decameron

十日谈 (博卡乔的故事集)
Meaning
A collection of 100 tales written by Giovanni Boccaccio in the 14th century, told by a group of people over ten days.
Example
The Decameron is considered a masterpiece of classical Italian literature.
《十日谈》被认为是意大利古典文学的杰作。
A1 noun /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/

thursday

星期四
Meaning
The fifth day of the week, following Wednesday and preceding Friday.
Example
We have a meeting scheduled for Thursday.
我们安排了星期四的会议。
C2 noun /ˈneɪvəri/

knavery

欺诈
Meaning
dishonest or deceitful behavior; trickery
Example
The politician’s knavery was exposed by the media.
政治家的欺诈被媒体揭露了。
B1 noun ɪˈnɪʃətɪvz

initiatives

倡议
Meaning
Actions or strategies designed to resolve a difficulty or improve a situation; programs or projects.
Example
Community initiatives benefit underprivileged groups.
社区倡议惠及贫困群体。
C1 verb /bɒmˈbɑːrd/

bombard

Meaning
to attack continuously with bombs, questions, or other forces
Example
Reporters bombarded the minister with difficult questions.
B2 verb /vaʊ/

vow

发誓
Meaning
to make a serious promise; to pledge solemnly
Example
They vowed to love each other forever.
他们发誓永远相爱。
C1 verb /ˈdræm.ə.taɪz/

dramatize

戏剧化
Meaning
to present a story in a dramatic way, or to exaggerate something
Example
The novel was dramatized into a popular TV series.
这本小说被改编成了一部受欢迎的电视系列剧。
B2 verb /əˈweɪkən/

awaken

唤醒
Meaning
to stop sleeping; to cause to become aware
Example
The loud noise awakened the entire neighborhood.
大声的噪音唤醒了整个邻里。
C1 noun /dɪsˈlɛksiə/

dyslexia

阅读障碍
Meaning
A learning disorder characterized by difficulty reading due to problems identifying speech sounds and decoding words.
Example
The teacher used special methods to help the student with dyslexia.
老师使用了特殊的方法来帮助患有阅读障碍的学生。
C1 adjective /ˈɡɪdi/

giddy

头晕，兴奋过度
Meaning
Feeling dizzy or light-headed; also overly excited and frivolous.
Example
She felt giddy after spinning around so many times.
她转了好多圈后，感到头晕。
B1 noun/adjective /ˈnɒvəl/

novel

小说 / 新的
Meaning
A long fictional narrative; also something new or unusual.
Example
She spent the weekend reading a historical novel.
她在周末阅读了一本历史小说。
C1 adjective ˈkwɒn.tɪ.faɪ.ə.bəl

quantifiable

可量化的
Meaning
Able to be expressed or measured as a quantity; capable of being counted or calculated.
Example
The impact of the project is quantifiable.
项目的影响是可量化的。
B2 noun /feɪt/

Fate

命运
Meaning
the development of events beyond a person's control, regarded as determined by a supernatural power
Example
Many people believe that fate determines the course of their lives.
许多人相信命运决定了他们生活的轨迹。
B2 noun /əkˌseləˈreɪʃən/

acceleration

加速度
Meaning
the rate at which velocity changes over time; the act of speeding up
Example
The car showed rapid acceleration as it entered the highway.
汽车在进入高速公路时表现出快速的加速度。
C2 noun /ˌnjʊə.rəʊˈdʒɛn.ɪ.sɪs/

neurogenesis

大脑中新神经细胞的形成过程
Meaning
The process of forming new nerve cells in the brain.
Example
Scientists are studying neurogenesis to understand brain health.
科学家们正在研究神经发生，以了解大脑健康。
B2 noun /ˈpɜː.tʃəs.ɪŋ ˈpaʊ.ɚ/

purchasing power

购买力
Meaning
The amount of goods and services that can be purchased with a unit of currency.
Example
Due to inflation, people's purchasing power has decreased.
由于通货膨胀，人们的购买力下降了。
B1 adverb /ˈmeɪn.li/

Mainly

主要; 大多数
Meaning
for the most part; chiefly; primarily
Example
The conference was mainly about environmental protection and climate change.
会议主要讨论了环境保护和气候变化。
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。
B2 adjective /ræʃ/

rash

草率, 鲁莽
Meaning
Acting quickly without careful consideration; reckless.
Example
It was a rash decision to invest without research.
没有研究就投资是一个鲁莽的决定。
B2 adjective /praɪm/

prime

首要的, 重要的
Meaning
Of the best quality; most important; peak condition.
Example
She is in the prime of her career.
她处于事业的巅峰时刻。
B2 noun /pɔːrtʃ/

porch

门廊
Meaning
a covered area at the entrance of a building, often with a roof and open sides
Example
We sat on the porch and enjoyed the evening breeze.
我们坐在门廊上，享受晚风。
C1 adjective /ˌɒstɛnˈteɪʃəs/

ostentatious

炫耀的
Meaning
Characterized by a showy or pretentious display intended to impress others.
Example
He wore an ostentatious gold chain to the party.
他在派对上戴着一条炫耀的金链子。
B1 noun ˈtʊə.nə.mənt

tournament

锦标赛
Meaning
A series of contests between a number of competitors, competing for an overall prize.
Example
The tournament showcased exceptional talent.
锦标赛展示了卓越的才能。
A1 noun /dʒuːn/

june

六月
Meaning
the sixth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
Schools often close for summer vacation in June.
学校通常在六月开始放暑假。
C2 noun /ˈɡɪbən/

gibbon

长臂猿
Meaning
a small to medium-sized tailless ape with long arms, native to the forests of Southeast Asia
Example
The gibbon swung gracefully through the trees using its long arms.
长臂猿用它的长臂在树林间优雅地摆动。
B2 noun pəˈluː.tənts

pollutants

污染物
Meaning
A substance that pollutes or contaminates the environment.
Example
Pollutants contribute to environmental degradation.
污染物会导致环境退化。
C2 noun /ˈseɪ.li.əns/

salience

显著性
Meaning
The quality of being particularly noticeable or important; prominence.
Example
The salience of the issue was highlighted in the debate.
该问题的显著性在辩论中得到了强调。
C2 adjective /beɪˈkoʊniən/

baconian

贝科尼安
Meaning
Relating to the philosopher Francis Bacon or his method of scientific reasoning.
Example
The researcher followed a Baconian approach to observation and experimentation.
研究人员遵循了一种贝科尼安的方法来进行观察和实验。
C1 adjective /ˈkrɪm.zən/

Crimson

深红色
Meaning
a deep purplish-red color
Example
The crimson sunset painted the sky with beautiful shades.
深红色的日落将天空涂抹上美丽的色调。
C1 adjective /ˈækʃənəbl̩/

actionable

可执行的
Meaning
Able to be acted on or giving sufficient reason for legal action.
Example
The lawyer confirmed that the evidence was actionable in court.
律师确认证据在法庭上是可执行的。
B2 adjective /ˈhɒs.taɪl/

Hostile

敌对的; 具有攻击性的; 对抗性的;
Meaning
unfriendly; aggressive; antagonistic;
Example
The hostile environment made it difficult to work.
敌对环境让工作变得更加困难。
C2 noun /ˈfɪɡmənt/

figment

虚构，想象
Meaning
something invented or imaginary; a fabrication of the mind
Example
The story of the haunted house is just a figment of her imagination.
鬼屋的故事只是她想象的产物。
C1 noun /ˈprɛəri/

prairie

大草原
Meaning
A large open area of grassland, especially in North America.
Example
The bison roamed freely across the prairie.
野牛在大草原上自由地游荡。
C1 adjective /ɒˈstɛnsəbl/

ostensible

表面上
Meaning
stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so
Example
His ostensible reason for leaving was illness, but many doubted it.
他离开的表面上原因是生病，但许多人对此表示怀疑。
C2 noun /ˈkɒnsəvəˌtwɑː/

conservatoire

音乐学院
Meaning
A school specializing in the study of music or drama.
Example
She trained as a pianist at the Paris Conservatoire.
她在巴黎音乐学院接受了钢琴训练。
C2 noun /ˈjoʊmən/

yeoman

农民 / 忠诚的员工
Meaning
A farmer who cultivates his own land; also used to describe someone performing loyal, useful service.
Example
He did yeoman service in completing the project on time.
他在按时完成项目时做了忠诚的工作。
C2 noun /sʌbˈɔːl.tən/

subaltern

处于下级职位的人；在军队中，初级军官
Meaning
A person holding a subordinate position; in the military, a junior officer.
Example
The subaltern was responsible for leading a small platoon of soldiers.
下级军官负责指挥一个小型士兵排。
C2 noun /ˈpoʊ.ɪˌtæs.tər/

poetaster

一个劣质或琐碎的诗人
Meaning
an inferior or trivial poet
Example
He was mocked as a poetaster by the literary critics.
他被文学评论家当作诗人废物嘲笑。
C1 verb /koʊˈhæbɪt/

cohabit

同居
Meaning
To live together, often as partners without being married.
Example
They decided to cohabit before getting married.
他们决定在结婚前同居。
C2 adjective /ˈbʊərɪʃ/

boorish

粗鲁
Meaning
Rude, insensitive, and lacking manners or refinement.
Example
His boorish behavior ruined the dinner party.
他的粗鲁行为毁了晚宴。
C1 adjective /ˈʃɪvəlrəs/

chivalrous

骑士风范
Meaning
Behaving in a courteous, gallant, and honorable way, especially toward women.
Example
He was chivalrous, always opening doors for others.
他是骑士风范，总是为他人开门。