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C1 adjective /ˈɒptɪməm/

optimum

最优
Meaning
Most conducive to a favorable outcome; best.
Example
To achieve optimum results, we need to improve efficiency.
为了获得最佳结果，我们需要提高效率。
C1 noun /ˈhɜː.mɪt/

Hermit

作为宗教修行生活在孤独中的人；远离社会的人
Meaning
a person living in solitude as a religious discipline; someone who withdraws from society
Example
The old hermit lived alone in a small cabin deep in the mountains, away from civilization.
这位年老的隐士住在山中的一间小屋里，远离文明。
C1 noun /woʊz/

woes

困境
Meaning
great sorrow or distress; troubles
Example
The company faced financial woes after the market crash.
公司在市场崩溃后面临财务困境。
C1 noun /ˈleɪ.mən/

Layman

外行人; 没有专业知识的人
Meaning
a person without professional or specialized knowledge in a particular subject
Example
The doctor explained the procedure in layman's terms.
医生用通俗的语言解释了这个程序。
C1 noun/adjective /ˈluː.nə.tɪk/

lunatic

疯子
Meaning
A person who is insane or acting in a foolish or reckless way; also used as an adjective meaning insane.
Example
The driver was driving like a lunatic on the highway.
司机在高速公路上像疯子一样开车。
A2 noun /ˈkæptɪn/

Captain

舰长
Meaning
a military officer of middle rank; the person in command of a ship or aircraft
Example
The captain ordered his troops to advance forward.
舰长命令他的部队向前进发。
B2 noun /ˈpæn.ɪk/

Panic

恐慌
Meaning
sudden uncontrollable fear or anxiety; a state of widespread fear and anxiety
Example
The fire alarm caused panic among the students.
火警铃声引起了学生们的恐慌。
A2 noun /pæn/

Pan

煎锅
Meaning
a wide, flat-bottomed cooking utensil used for frying, searing, and browning foods
Example
Heat the oil in a large pan before adding the vegetables.
在一个大煎锅中加热油，然后加入蔬菜。
C1 adjective /ˈspɑːrtn/

spartan

斯巴达式
Meaning
showing simplicity and lack of luxury; austere
Example
He lived in a spartan room with just a bed and a chair.
他住在一个斯巴达式的房间里，只有一张床和一把椅子。
C2 adjective /ˈsæŋɡwɪˌnɛri/

sanguinary

血腥的
Meaning
Involving or causing much bloodshed; bloodthirsty.
Example
The battle was one of the most sanguinary conflicts of the war.
这场战斗是战争中最血腥的冲突之一。
B2 adjective ˌæn.tiˌdɪs.krɪˈmɪn.eɪ.ʃən

anti-discrimination

反歧视的
Meaning
Opposed to or working against discrimination; promoting equal treatment regardless of differences.
Example
The anti-discrimination movement was groundbreaking.
反歧视运动是突破性的。
B2 verb /kənˈfɜːr/

confer

Meaning
to discuss something important or to grant or bestow something
Example
The committee will confer to decide on the new policy.
B2 verb /ˈɡæmbəl/

gamble

赌博
Meaning
to bet money on games of chance; to take a risky action
Example
He decided to gamble his savings on the stock market.
他决定将自己的积蓄投入股市。
C1 noun ˌeə.rəʊ.daɪˈnæm.ɪks

aerodynamics

空气动力学
Meaning
The study of the properties of moving air and the interaction between the air and solid bodies moving through it.
Example
The aerodynamics of an aircraft determines its speed and efficiency.
一架飞机的空气动力学决定了它的速度和效率。
C2 noun /ˈlɪniəmənt/

lineament

面部特征
Meaning
A distinctive feature or characteristic, especially of the face.
Example
Her delicate lineaments revealed her noble birth.
她精致的面部特征揭示了她高贵的出身。
B2 adjective /ˈliː.fi/

Leafy

多叶的; 被叶子覆盖的
Meaning
having many leaves; covered with leaves
Example
The leafy green vegetables are very nutritious.
叶绿的蔬菜非常有营养。
A2 adjective /ˈjuːs.ləs/

Useless

无用
Meaning
having no beneficial purpose; not useful
Example
This broken computer is completely useless.
这个坏掉的电脑完全是无用的。
B2 adjective /ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənt/

insufficient

不足的
Meaning
Not enough; inadequate.
Example
His explanation was insufficient to clear the confusion.
他的解释不足以清除混乱。
C2 adjective /ɪkˈspɒzɪtəri/

expository

说明的
Meaning
intended to explain or describe something
Example
The teacher gave an expository lecture on the topic.
老师就这个话题进行了说明性的讲座。
B2 adjective /slɪm/

slim

苗条
Meaning
thin in an attractive or healthy way; small in amount or chance
Example
She looked slim in her new dress.
她穿上新裙子看起来很苗条。
C2 noun /ˌkɒməˈsɛəriət/

commissariat

供应部门
Meaning
A department responsible for supplying food and equipment, especially in the military.
Example
The army commissariat ensured that the soldiers had enough supplies.
军队供应部门确保士兵们有足够的物资。
C1 noun /ˈpleɪdʒərɪzəm/

plagiarism

剽窃
Meaning
the practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own
Example
The student was expelled for committing plagiarism in his essay.
学生因在论文中剽窃被开除。
C2 verb /ɪˈnjʊər/

inure

习惯
Meaning
To become accustomed to something, especially something unpleasant.
Example
Soldiers quickly became inured to the harsh conditions.
士兵们迅速适应了严酷的条件。
B2 noun /ˈdʒɜːr.nəl/

Journal

期刊
Meaning
a newspaper or magazine that deals with a particular subject; a daily record of events
Example
She kept a personal journal to record her thoughts and experiences.
她保持着个人日记，以记录她的想法和经历。
C1 adjective /ˌkɒzməˈpɒlɪtən/

cosmopolitan

全球化
Meaning
familiar with and at ease in many different countries and cultures
Example
He has a cosmopolitan outlook due to his extensive travels.
由于他的广泛旅行，他拥有全球化的视野。
B1 verb /dɪˈleɪ/

delay

延迟
Meaning
to make something happen later than planned
Example
The flight was delayed due to bad weather.
航班因恶劣天气被延误。
B1 verb /dɪˈklaɪn/

decline

下降
Meaning
To become smaller, fewer, or less; to decrease gradually.
Example
The unemployment rate continues to decline.
失业率继续下降。
B2 adjective /əˈpəʊzd/

opposed

反对的
Meaning
being against or in disagreement with something
Example
She is strongly opposed to animal testing.
她坚决反对动物实验。
B1 adjective /ʌnˈnoʊn/

Unknown

未知
Meaning
not known or identified; unfamiliar
Example
The author of this letter remains unknown.
这封信的作者仍然未知。
C2 noun /rɪˈfrækʃən/

refraction

折射
Meaning
The bending of light, sound, or other waves when they pass from one medium to another of different density.
Example
The refraction of light in water makes objects appear bent.
水中的光折射使物体看起来弯曲。
C1 noun /ˌɑːrtʃˈbɪʃəp/

archbishop

大主教
Meaning
A senior bishop in charge of an archdiocese in the Christian Church.
Example
The archbishop delivered a sermon to thousands of people.
大主教对成千上万的人发表了布道。
C1 noun /hɪˈpɑː.krə.si/

Hypocrisy

伪善
Meaning
the practice of claiming to have moral standards that one does not actually possess; insincerity
Example
His hypocrisy was exposed when he criticized others for the same mistakes he had made.
当他因为自己犯过的同样错误而指责别人时，他的伪善暴露无遗。
C1 noun dɛkˈstɛr.ɪ.ti

dexterity

灵巧
Meaning
Skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands; mental skill or adroitness.
Example
His dexterity in playing the piano amazed the audience.
他在弹钢琴时的灵巧让观众惊讶。
B2 noun /ˌkɑn.trəˈdɪk.ʃən/

Contradiction

矛盾; 不一致
Meaning
a combination of statements, ideas, or features which are opposed to one another; inconsistency
Example
There was a clear contradiction between his words and his actions.
他的言辞与行动之间存在明显的矛盾。
C1 noun /tɔːrk/

torque

Meaning
A twisting force that causes rotation.
Example
The mechanic measured the torque of the engine.
A2 adjective /ˈriː.sənt/

Recent

最近的; 新的; 当前的;
Meaning
happening not long ago; new; current;
Example
The recent changes in weather patterns concern scientists.
最近天气模式的变化让科学家感到担忧。
C1 noun /əˈpærəl/

apparel

衣服
Meaning
Clothing, especially formal or special clothes.
Example
The store specializes in wedding apparel.
商店专门出售婚礼服装。
A2 verb, noun /drɒp/

drop

掉 / 水滴
Meaning
to let something fall; a small quantity of liquid
Example
Be careful not to drop your phone.
小心不要把手机掉了。
B2 noun /ˈkænjən/

canyon

峡谷
Meaning
A deep gorge, typically one with a river flowing through it.
Example
The Colorado River carved the Grand Canyon over millions of years.
科罗拉多河在数百万年间雕刻了大峡谷。
C1 adjective /kəmˈplaɪənt/

compliant

顺从
Meaning
Willing to agree with or follow rules, requests, or demands.
Example
She was compliant with all the safety requirements.
她遵守了所有安全要求。
C1 verb /ˈstoʊnwɔːl/

stonewall

阻挡
Meaning
To delay or block progress by refusing to cooperate or answer
Example
The witness tried to stonewall during the investigation.
证人试图在调查期间做stonewall。
B2 verb /dwel/

dwell

居住
Meaning
to live in a place; to think about something for a long time
Example
They dwell in a small cottage by the lake.
他们住在湖边的一座小屋里。
C1 noun /ˌɪntərˈmɪʃən/

intermission

中场休息
Meaning
A pause or break, especially during a performance or event.
Example
The play had a twenty-minute intermission.
话剧有二十分钟的中场休息。
C2 noun /ˈmaɪtər/

miter

主教帽
Meaning
a tall, pointed hat worn by bishops; also a type of joint made between two pieces of material
Example
The bishop placed the miter on his head during the ceremony.
主教在仪式中把主教帽戴在头上。
C1 adjective /ˈɡʌsti/

gusty

刮风
Meaning
characterized by strong, sudden bursts of wind
Example
It was a cold, gusty day by the sea.
那是一个寒冷且刮风的海边日子。
C1 adjective /frɔːt/

fraught

充满
Meaning
Filled with or likely to result in something undesirable.
Example
The negotiations were fraught with tension and uncertainty.
谈判充满了紧张和不确定性。
C1 noun /ˈkænən/

canon

经典
Meaning
A general law, rule, principle, or collection of sacred books accepted as genuine.
Example
The book is now considered part of the literary canon.
这本书现在被认为是文学经典的一部分。
C2 adjective /əbˈsiːkwɪəs/

obsequious

奉承
Meaning
Excessively obedient or attentive in a servile way.
Example
The waiter gave an obsequious bow to every customer.
服务员对每个顾客鞠了一躬。
C1 noun, adjective /ˈkɪndrəd/

kindred

幸福
Meaning
A person's relatives or family; similar in nature or character.
Example
They discovered kindred spirits in each other.
当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
B1 noun, verb /stɒk/

stock

库存
Meaning
a supply of goods kept for sale or use; to keep or fill with goods
Example
The shop stocks a wide variety of products.
商店储存大量的商品。
B2 adjective /ˈheɪsti/

Hasty

匆忙的; 急促的
Meaning
done or acting with excessive speed or urgency; hurried
Example
Don't make hasty decisions when you're angry.
生气时不要做出匆忙的决定。
B2 noun /rɛlm/

realm

Meaning
A kingdom or domain; a field or area of activity or interest.
Example
He is well known in the realm of science.
C2 noun /ˈbɒmbæst/

bombast

夸张的语言
Meaning
speech or writing that is overly pompous and inflated
Example
His campaign speech was full of bombast but lacked real substance.
他的竞选演讲充满了浮夸的言辞，但缺乏真正的实质内容。
C1 adjective /prəˈmɪskjuəs/

promiscuous

放荡
Meaning
Having or showing a casual and unselective approach, often used to describe indiscriminate sexual relationships.
Example
The novel depicts a character with a promiscuous lifestyle.
这本小说描述了一个过着放荡生活方式的角色。
C1 noun ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃən.ər.i ɪˈnɪʃ.ə.tɪv

revolutionary initiative

革命性倡议
Meaning
A groundbreaking action or plan that brings about significant change or transformation.
Example
The revolutionary initiative promotes sustainable energy.
革命性倡议促进可持续能源。
C2 verb /ˌdɪskəmˈpoʊz/

discompose

打乱
Meaning
To disturb the order or calmness of something or someone.
Example
The unexpected question seemed to discompose her.
出乎意料的问题似乎让她不知所措。
B2 adjective əˈkwætɪk

aquatic

水生
Meaning
Growing or living in or near water; of or relating to water.
Example
Aquatic species are being endangered by pollution.
水生物种正受到污染的威胁。
C1 adjective /ˌsækrɪˈfɪʃəl/

sacrificial

祭献的
Meaning
Relating to or involving sacrifice.
Example
The lamb was used as a sacrificial offering in the ritual.
这只羊在仪式中被用作祭献的礼物。
C1 verb ˈrɛk.tɪ.faɪ

rectify

纠正
Meaning
To correct mistakes or make something right.
Example
The company took steps to rectify its financial mistakes.
公司采取了措施来纠正其财务错误。
C1 noun /ˈdɛspɒt/

despot

暴君
Meaning
a ruler with absolute power, often ruling in a cruel or oppressive way
Example
The despot ruled the nation with fear and violence.
暴君以恐惧和暴力统治国家。
C2 noun /ˌvɑːljəˈbɪləti/

volubility

健谈
Meaning
The quality of talking fluently, readily, or incessantly.
Example
His volubility made him a successful radio host.
他的健谈使他成为一名成功的广播主持人。
A2 verb /kwɪt/

quit

辞职
Meaning
to stop doing something; to leave a job or position
Example
She decided to quit her job and start her own business.
她决定辞职并开始自己的生意。
C2 noun /poʊˈzɜːr/

poseur

Meaning
A person who pretends to be something they are not, often to impress others.
Example
Many considered him a poseur because he exaggerated his accomplishments.
C1 noun /stæɡˈneɪ.ʃən/

stagnation

停滞
Meaning
A state of inactivity or lack of growth, especially in an economy.
Example
High unemployment led to economic stagnation.
高失业率导致了经济停滞。
C1 adjective /dɪˈbɪl.ɪ.teɪ.tɪŋ/

debilitating

虚弱的
Meaning
Making someone or something weak and infirm.
Example
The disease had a debilitating effect on his health.
该疾病对他的健康产生了衰弱的影响。
A2 adverb /ˈsʌm.haʊ/

Somehow

不管怎样;
Meaning
in some way; for some reason that is not clear
Example
Somehow, I managed to finish the project on time.
不管怎样，我成功地按时完成了项目。
B2 noun /ˈdʌklɪŋ/

duckling

Meaning
a young duck
Example
The mother duck led her ducklings to the pond.
C2 verb /ˌæd ˈlɪb/

ad-lib

即兴
Meaning
to speak or perform without preparation; to improvise
Example
The comedian ad-libbed a joke when the microphone failed.
喜剧演员在麦克风故障时即兴编了一个笑话。
C2 noun /ˌbluː ˈblʌd/

Blue-blood

蓝血
Meaning
a person of noble birth; aristocrat
Example
She came from a family of blue-bloods with centuries of royal heritage.
她来自一个拥有数百年王室遗产的蓝血家族。
C1 verb əˈblɪt.ə.reɪt

obliterate

摧毁
Meaning
To destroy utterly; wipe out completely, to erase or remove something completely.
Example
The storm obliterated entire villages.
暴风雨摧毁了整个村庄。
B1 noun /ˈɛər.kræft/

aircraft

飞机
Meaning
A vehicle, such as an airplane or helicopter, that can fly in the air.
Example
The military aircraft flew over the city.
军用飞机飞越了城市。
C1 noun /ˈræʃən/

ration

配给
Meaning
a fixed amount of something, especially food, officially allowed to each person
Example
During the war, each family received a weekly ration of rice.
在战争期间，每个家庭每周获得固定的米饭配给。
C1 noun /ˌæn.əˈnɪm.ə.ti/

anonymity

匿名
Meaning
The state of being anonymous; having one's identity kept secret or unknown.
Example
Online anonymity protects users from cyber threats.
在线匿名保护用户免受网络威胁。
B1 noun /ˈpæk.ɪt/

packet

包裹
Meaning
a small package or container holding items or information
Example
He bought a packet of biscuits from the shop.
他从商店买了一个饼干包裹。
B1 noun /teɪl/

tale

故事
Meaning
a narrative of imaginary events, especially one that is presented as true
Example
The old man told a tale of his adventures.
那位老人讲述了他的冒险故事。
C2 adjective /ˌtɛmɪˈrɛəriəs/

temerarious

鲁莽
Meaning
Reckless or rash; showing a lack of caution.
Example
It was a temerarious decision to cross the river during the storm.
在暴风雨中横渡河流是一个鲁莽的决定。
B2 noun /ˈæsɪd/

acid

酸
Meaning
a chemical substance that reacts with bases and has a sour taste
Example
Lemons contain citric acid.
柠檬含有柠檬酸。
C1 noun /ˈhɜːrniə/

hernia

疝气
Meaning
A medical condition where an organ pushes through the muscle or tissue holding it in place.
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with an inguinal hernia.
医生诊断他有腹股沟疝气。
C2 noun /naɪt ˈdʒæz.mɪn/

Night-jesmine

夜茉莉
Meaning
a fragrant flowering tree that blooms at night with small white flowers
Example
The night-jasmine tree blooms only after sunset with its tiny white flowers.
夜茉莉树只在日落后开出它的小白花。
B2 noun /kriːk/

creek

小溪
Meaning
a small stream or narrow river
Example
We went fishing by the creek near our house.
我们在离家很近的小溪旁钓鱼。
C1 noun /ˈfreɪlti/

frailty

脆弱
Meaning
The condition of being weak, delicate, or easily broken.
Example
Old age often comes with physical frailty.
衰老通常伴随着身体的脆弱。
C1 noun /ˈfɛlən/

felon

罪犯
Meaning
a person who has committed a serious crime
Example
The felon was sentenced to ten years in prison.
罪犯被判处十年监禁。
C1 adjective /ˈæm.ɪ.kə.bəl/

amicable

友好的
Meaning
Having a spirit of friendliness; without serious disagreement or rancor.
Example
They reached an amicable agreement.
他们达成了友好的协议。
B1 verb /braʊz/

browse

浏览
Meaning
To look at or skim through casually, especially online or in a store
Example
She likes to browse books in the library.
她喜欢在图书馆浏览书籍。
C1 noun /ˈsɪn.ɪˌsɪz.əm/

cynicism

愤世嫉俗
Meaning
An inclination to believe that people are motivated purely by self-interest; skepticism.
Example
His cynicism made it hard for him to trust anyone.
他的愤世嫉俗让他很难相信任何人。
C1 adjective ˌɪn.tə.dʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃən.əl

intergenerational

代际的，存在于不同代际之间
Meaning
Existing or occurring between different generations of a family.
Example
Intergenerational wisdom ensures cultural continuity.
代际智慧确保文化的延续。
C2 verb /ˈwɔːbəl/

warble

用颤抖的声音或发出颤音唱歌或吹口哨
Meaning
To sing or whistle with a quavering voice or with trills.
Example
The bird warbled a sweet tune in the morning.
那只鸟在早上用甜美的旋律歌唱。
B1 adjective /ˈteknɪkəl/

Technical

技术的; 专业的;
Meaning
relating to or involving special skills or knowledge; requiring specialized training
Example
The manual contains technical instructions for operating the machine.
手册包含操作机器的技术说明。
C1 verb /ˈfɜːrmɛnt/

ferment

经历一个化学过程，其中糖分转化为酒精或酸; 激起或引发变化
Meaning
to undergo a chemical process where sugars are converted to alcohol or acid; to incite or stir up change
Example
The grapes are left to ferment for several weeks.
葡萄被留下来发酵几个星期。
C1 noun /ˈrɑːstər/

roster

名单
Meaning
A list or plan showing people’s duties or times when they are scheduled.
Example
The manager updated the staff roster for next week.
经理更新了下周的员工名单。
C1 noun ˈfæl.ə.si

fallacy

谬误, 错误的信念, 错误推理
Meaning
False belief, misconception, false reasoning.
Example
The idea that success comes easy is a fallacy.
成功容易到来的这个想法是一个谬误。
A1 verb /wɪn/

win

赢
Meaning
to be successful or victorious in a contest or competition
Example
Our team will win the championship.
我们的团队将赢得冠军。
B2 verb /ˈjuːtɪlaɪz/

utilize

利用
Meaning
to make practical or effective use of something
Example
The company aims to utilize solar energy for production.
公司旨在利用太阳能进行生产。
C1 noun ˌnæʃ.ən.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

nationalization

国有化
Meaning
The process of a government taking control of private property or industry.
Example
The nationalization of banks was aimed at stabilizing the economy.
银行的国有化旨在稳定经济。
B1 noun /ˈɑb.stə.kəl/

Obstacle

障碍
Meaning
something that blocks or makes progress difficult; a barrier
Example
Bad weather was the main obstacle to our journey.
坏天气是我们旅行的主要障碍。
C2 verb /ˌɪnkəˈpæsɪteɪt/

incapacitate

使无法运作
Meaning
to deprive someone or something of the ability or strength to function
Example
The severe injury incapacitated the player for the rest of the season.
重伤使球员在赛季剩余的时间内无法参赛。
C1 verb /ˈbæbəl/

babble

胡说
Meaning
to talk rapidly and continuously in a foolish way
Example
The baby babbles all day long.
宝宝整天嘟囔。
B2 noun/verb /hɜːrd/

herd

Meaning
a large group of animals of the same type that live and feed together; or to gather animals into a group.
Example
The shepherd herded the sheep into the pen.
C2 noun /ˈpɛnjʊri/

penury

极端贫困
Meaning
extreme poverty or destitution
Example
He grew up in penury but became successful later in life.
他在极度贫困中长大，但后来在生活中成功。
C1 noun /ˈrɛtrəsˌpɛkt/

retrospect

回顾
Meaning
the act of looking back on or reviewing past events
Example
In retrospect, the decision seemed unwise.
回顾来看，那个决定似乎不明智。
C2 adjective /trænzˈmɪsəbl/

transmissible

传染性
Meaning
able to be passed or spread from one person or thing to another
Example
COVID-19 is a highly transmissible disease.
COVID-19 是一种高度传染性的疾病。
C1 noun /ˈkʌl.ən.dər/

Colander

漏网
Meaning
a bowl-shaped kitchen utensil with holes in it used for draining food such as pasta or rice
Example
She drained the pasta using a colander.
她用漏网把意大利面排水了。
C2 adjective /ˌæf.əˈrɪs.tɪk/

aphoristic

格言风格
Meaning
expressed in the style of a short, witty saying
Example
Her writing style is concise and aphoristic.
她的写作风格简洁而格言式。
B1 verb /kleɪm/

claim

声称
Meaning
to assert ownership; to state as fact
Example
He claims to be the rightful owner.
他声称自己是合法的拥有者。
C2 adjective /ˈprɛʃənt/ or /ˈpriːʃənt/

prescient

先知的
Meaning
having or showing knowledge of events before they take place
Example
The prescient investor sold his shares just before the market crashed.
那位先知的投资者在市场崩盘之前卖掉了他的股票。
A2 noun /ˈkæm.əl/

Camel

骆驼
Meaning
a large animal with one or two humps on its back that lives in hot dry places
Example
The camel walked slowly across the desert sand.
骆驼慢慢地走过沙漠的沙子。
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。
C2 verb /əˈlɪtəreɪt/

alliterate

使用押头韵
Meaning
to repeat the same consonant sound at the beginning of words in a phrase or sentence
Example
The poet often alliterates words to create rhythm.
诗人经常押头韵来创造节奏。
C1 noun /əˌsæsɪˈneɪʃən/

assassination

刺杀
Meaning
The act of killing someone important, often for political or ideological reasons.
Example
The assassination of the president shocked the nation.
总统的刺杀震惊了整个国家。
C1 noun /ˌkɒn.təmˈpleɪ.ʃən/

contemplation

深思
Meaning
The action of looking thoughtfully at something for a long time; deep reflective thought.
Example
She sat in contemplation before making her decision.
她在做出决定之前沉思了很久。
C1 noun /helm/

Helm

舵
Meaning
a tiller or wheel for steering a ship or boat; a position of leadership or control
Example
The experienced captain took the helm and expertly navigated the ship through the storm.
经验丰富的船长接管了舵，巧妙地将船只穿过风暴。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈɜːrθli/

unearthly

超自然的
Meaning
Strange or unnatural in a way that seems not of this world
Example
The forest was filled with an unearthly glow.
森林中充满了超自然的光辉。
C1 noun/adjective /dɪˈtɜː.rənt/

deterrent

威慑因素
Meaning
A thing that discourages or is intended to discourage someone from doing something.
Example
A strict law serves as a deterrent to crime.
严格的法律作为犯罪的威慑因素。
B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪ.di/

Shady

有阴影的; 可疑的; 不诚实的;
Meaning
providing shade; dishonest; suspicious
Example
The shady businessman made a suspicious deal.
那个有阴影的商人做了一笔可疑的交易。
C2 noun /ɡrænˈtiː/

grantee

资助接收者
Meaning
A person or organization that receives a grant or benefit.
Example
The grantee must submit a progress report every six months.
资助接收者必须每六个月提交一次进展报告。
C2 noun /ˌkælɪsˈθɛnɪks/

calisthenics

体重训练
Meaning
exercises that use body weight for strength and flexibility
Example
She practices calisthenics every morning in the park.
她每天早晨在公园里做自体重训练。
C1 noun /ˌhoʊmiˈɑːpəθi/

homeopathy

顺势疗法
Meaning
a system of alternative medicine based on treating diseases with highly diluted substances
Example
He believes in homeopathy for treating common colds.
他相信顺势疗法来治疗常见感冒。
B1 verb /kəmˈbaɪn/

combine

合并
Meaning
To bring two or more things together to form a single unit.
Example
They decided to combine their resources for the project.
他们决定将他们的资源合并到该项目中。
B2 adjective /ˈsændi/

Sandy

沙的; 沙质的
Meaning
covered with sand; containing sand; having the texture of sand
Example
The sandy beach stretched for miles along the coast.
沙滩沿海岸延伸了几英里。
A1 noun/verb /ˈraɪ.tɪŋ/

writing

幸福
Meaning
The activity of putting words on paper or composing text; the written form of communication.
Example
She spends hours every day on her creative writing.
当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福感。
C1 verb /ɪnˈklaɪn/

incline

倾向
Meaning
to feel willing or favorably disposed toward something; to bend or tilt
Example
She is inclined to agree with the proposal.
她倾向于同意这个提议。