C1 verb /ɔːrˈdeɪn/

ordain

Meaning

To officially make someone a priest or minister; to decree or order something officially.

Example

The bishop will ordain three new priests this Sunday.

C1 noun/verb /tæk/

tack

Meaning

a small sharp nail; or to change direction in sailing or approach something differently

Example

She used a tack to pin the paper on the wall.

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。

C2 verb /ˈʌndərˌmæn/

underman

人员不足

Meaning

to supply with fewer workers or personnel than needed

Example

The hospital was undermanned during the flu outbreak.

医院在流感爆发期间人手不足。

A2 verb /ɪkˈsaɪt/

excite

使兴奋

Meaning

to cause strong feelings of enthusiasm or eagerness

Example

The idea of traveling abroad excites her.

出国旅行的想法让她感到兴奋。

B2 adjective /ˈhek.tɪk/

Hectic

忙碌的; 激烈的; 充满活动的

Meaning

very busy and full of activity; frantic; characterized by intense activity or excitement

Example

My schedule has been hectic lately with back-to-back meetings.

最近我的日程表因为连场会议而变得忙碌。

B2 noun/verb /ræft/

raft

筏

Meaning

A flat structure made of logs or planks tied together, used as a boat or floating platform; to travel or transport on such a structure.

Example

They built a raft to cross the river.

他们建造了一只筏子来过河。

C1 verb /əˈfɪliˌeɪt/

affiliate

附属

Meaning

to officially attach or connect (a group or organization) to a larger body

Example

The school is affiliated with the local university.

学校与当地大学有合作关系。

B2 adverb /ˈəʊvəli/

overly

过度

Meaning

to an excessive degree or extent

Example

She was overly concerned about the results.

她对结果过于担忧。

C2 adjective /ˈfraʊzi/

frowzy

邋遢

Meaning

Unkempt, messy, or having a musty, unpleasant smell.

Example

He entered the room with a frowzy appearance after sleeping on the couch.

他在沙发上睡觉后，以邋遢的外貌走进了房间。

B2 noun /steɪn/

Stain

污点; 斑点

Meaning

a colored patch or dirty mark that is difficult to remove; a blemish or damage to reputation

Example

There was a coffee stain on his white shirt.

他的白衬衫上有咖啡渍。

C1 noun /truːs/

truce

停战

Meaning

An agreement between enemies or opponents to stop fighting for a certain time.

Example

The two countries agreed to a truce after weeks of intense fighting.

经过几周激烈的战斗后，两国同意了停战协议。

C1 noun /məˈnɒtəni/

monotony

单调

Meaning

Lack of variety and interest; tedious repetition and routine.

Example

Breaking the monotony of everyday life can improve mental health.

打破日常生活的单调可以改善心理健康。

B2 adjective /ˈʃæl.oʊ/

Shallow

浅薄; 不深; 缺乏深入知识

Meaning

not deep; superficial; lacking depth of knowledge

Example

The shallow water is perfect for children to play.

浅水适合孩子们玩耍。

C1 adverb /ˈmerɪli/

Merrily

快乐地

Meaning

in a cheerful and joyful manner

Example

The children played merrily in the garden.

孩子们在花园里快乐地玩耍。

C1 noun /ˈdʒʊərər/

juror

陪审员

Meaning

a member of a jury who is chosen to hear evidence in a legal case and help make a decision

Example

The juror listened carefully to the witness’s testimony.

陪审员仔细听取了证人的证词。

C1 adjective /ʌlˈtɪəriər/

ulterior

隐藏的动机

Meaning

hidden or secret, often with a selfish motive

Example

He invited her with an ulterior motive.

他带着隐藏的动机邀请了她。

A1 adjective ˈdɪfɪkəlt

difficult

困难

Meaning

Needing much effort or skill to accomplish, deal with, or understand; hard.

Example

Managing urban challenges has become increasingly difficult.

管理城市挑战变得越来越困难。

B1 noun ˈklaɪ.mət tʃeɪndʒ

climate change

气候变化

Meaning

A change in global or regional climate patterns, attributed largely to the increased levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide produced by the use of fossil fuels.

Example

Climate change is causing more natural disasters.

气候变化正在引发更多自然灾害。

B2 noun /skoʊp/

scope

范围

Meaning

the range of one's perception, understanding, or activity

Example

The project is beyond the scope of our resources.

该项目超出了我们资源的范围。

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 noun /ˈæd.vənt/

advent

到来

Meaning

The arrival of a notable person, thing, or event.

Example

The advent of the internet changed the way people communicate.

互联网的到来改变了人们交流的方式。

C1 noun ɪˌræʃ.ənˈæl.ɪ.ti

irrationality

非理性, 不合理, 荒谬

Meaning

The quality of being illogical or unreasonable; lack of rational thought.

Example

His decision was driven by complete irrationality.

他的决定完全是基于非理性。

C1 adjective /ˈɡreɪsləs/

graceless

不雅

Meaning

Lacking elegance, charm, or social refinement.

Example

His graceless behavior embarrassed everyone at the party.

他的不雅行为让派对上的每个人都感到尴尬。

B1 noun pəˈten.ʃəl

potential

潜力

Meaning

Having or showing the capacity to become or develop into something in the future.

Example

The potential for innovation is immense.

创新的潜力是巨大的。

C2 adjective /ˈpɪd.lɪŋ/

Piddling

微不足道; 琐碎; 小数额

Meaning

trivial; insignificant; small in amount

Example

He was annoyed by the piddling amount of money he received.

他对他收到的微不足道的金额感到烦恼。

B2 noun /ˈraɪfəl/

Rifle

步枪

Meaning

a gun with a long barrel that is fired from the shoulder

Example

The soldier carried a rifle during the mission.

士兵在任务中携带着步枪。

A2 preposition /tɔːrdz/

towards

朝

Meaning

in the direction of

Example

He is running towards the park.

他正在朝公园跑。

C1 noun /juːˈfɔː.ri.ə/

euphoria

欣快, 兴奋, 狂喜

Meaning

A feeling or state of intense excitement and happiness; elation.

Example

Winning the championship brought a sense of euphoria.

赢得冠军带来了一种陶醉的感觉。

A2 noun /θɔːts/

thoughts

思维

Meaning

An idea or opinion produced by thinking, or occurring suddenly in the mind.

Example

Focus your thoughts on positive outcomes.

将你的思维集中在积极的结果上。

B2 noun /wɪðˈdrɔːəl/

withdrawal

提款

Meaning

the act of taking something back or removing oneself from a situation

Example

He made a withdrawal of $500 from his bank account.

他从银行账户提取了500美元。

B1 noun, verb /ˈlaɪsəns/

license

许可证 / 许可

Meaning

A legal permission to do something (noun); to grant such permission (verb).

Example

You must have a driving license to operate a car legally.

您必须拥有驾驶执照才能合法开车。

C2 adjective /ˈmoʊtaɪl/

motile

可动的

Meaning

Capable of movement or locomotion.

Example

Certain bacteria are motile and can swim toward nutrients.

某些细菌是可动的，能够朝营养物质游动。

C2 adjective əˈsɪd.ju.əs

assiduous

勤奋或刻苦

Meaning

Showing great care and perseverance; diligent and hardworking.

Example

His assiduous efforts led to a successful career.

他的勤奋努力带来了成功的事业。

C1 noun /ˈfren.zi/

Frenzy

狂热

Meaning

a state or period of uncontrolled excitement or wild behavior; intense activity

Example

The announcement of the sale created a shopping frenzy at the mall.

销售公告在商场引发了一场购物狂潮。

C1 noun /ˈtʃæplɪn/

chaplain

牧师

Meaning

A member of the clergy attached to a private chapel, institution, hospital, or military unit.

Example

The army chaplain offered prayers before the battle.

军队牧师在战斗前提供了祷告。

C1 noun /klaʊt/

clout

影响力

Meaning

influence or power, especially in politics or business

Example

The businessman has a lot of political clout.

这位商人有很大的政治影响力。

B1 adjective /ɪmˈpres.ɪv/

Impressive

令人印象深刻的

Meaning

striking; remarkable; having the ability to impress

Example

Her impressive performance earned her a standing ovation.

她出色的表演赢得了全场起立鼓掌。

B2 verb /ˈɔː.tə.meɪt/

automate

自动化

Meaning

To make a process or system operate automatically by means of machines or computers.

Example

Many companies automate their processes to save time.

许多公司自动化其流程以节省时间。

C1 noun /ˈfɔːrdʒəri/

forgery

伪造

Meaning

the crime of making fake documents, money, or artworks

Example

The bank detected a forgery in the signature on the cheque.

银行发现支票签名上的伪造。

B2 verb /rɪˈzɛnt/

resent

怨恨

Meaning

to feel bitterness or displeasure about something or someone

Example

She began to resent the constant criticism from her boss.

她开始对老板的不断批评感到愤恨。

B1 verb /rɪˈtaɪə/

retire

退休

Meaning

to stop working after reaching a certain age or having completed a career

Example

She decided to retire after working for 40 years.

她决定在工作了40年后退休。

C1 adverb ɪnˈtrɪn.zɪ.kli

intrinsically

内在地

Meaning

In a way that is naturally or inherently part of something's essential nature.

Example

Some people are intrinsically motivated to learn.

有些人内在地受到学习的激励。

C2 noun /ˈpær.əkˌsɪz.əm/

paroxysm

突如其来的爆发

Meaning

A sudden, violent outburst of emotion or activity.

Example

She was seized by a paroxysm of laughter.

她被一阵突如其来的笑声席卷。

A1 noun /tɛn/

ten

十

Meaning

the number following nine and preceding eleven

Example

I have ten apples in the basket.

我篮子里有十个苹果。

B2 noun/verb /kəˈmjuː.tɪŋ/

commuting

每日通勤

Meaning

Regular travel to and from workplace, daily journey for work.

Example

He spends two hours commuting to work every day.

他每天花两个小时通勤去上班。

A2 noun /ˈtaɪ.ɡər/

Tiger

老虎

Meaning

a very large solitary cat with a yellow-brown coat striped with black, native to the forests of Asia

Example

The tiger hunted silently through the jungle.

老虎悄无声息地穿过丛林。

C2 noun /ˌæprəˈbeɪʃən/

approbation

批准 / 赞扬

Meaning

approval or praise

Example

The plan won the approbation of the board members.

这个计划赢得了董事会成员的批准。

C1 noun /ˈnɔːrməlsi/

normalcy

正常

Meaning

The condition of being normal; a return to usual or expected conditions.

Example

After the flood, the town struggled to regain a sense of normalcy.

洪水过后，城镇努力恢复正常状态。

C2 noun /ˈduːti/

Dhuti

杜提

Meaning

a traditional Indian garment for men consisting of a piece of unstitched cloth worn around the waist and legs

Example

The elderly man wore a white dhuti during the religious ceremony.

老人穿着白色杜提参加宗教仪式。

C1 adjective /suːˈpɜːr.flu.əs/

superfluous

多余的

Meaning

Unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.

Example

His speech contained too many superfluous details.

他的演讲包含了太多多余的细节。

C2 noun /ˈmæn.li.nəs/

manliness

男子气概

Meaning

The quality of being manly; courage, strength, and honor associated with men.

Example

His manliness was admired by his peers.

他的男子气概得到了同伴们的赞赏。

C2 noun /drɛɡz/

dregs

残渣

Meaning

the remnants of a liquid left in a container, together with any sediment or grounds; the most worthless part of something

Example

He drank the dregs of the coffee before leaving.

他在离开前喝了咖啡的残渣。

C1 noun /ˈdɪŋɡi/

dinghy

小艇

Meaning

a small boat, often carried or towed by a larger vessel, used for short trips or as a lifeboat

Example

They rowed the dinghy back to the yacht.

他们划着小艇回到游艇。

C2 noun /ˌɛpɪˈdɜːrmɪs/

epidermis

皮肤的外层

Meaning

the outer layer of cells covering the body of an organism, especially the skin

Example

The epidermis protects the body from harmful bacteria.

表皮保护身体免受有害细菌的侵害。

B2 verb ˈtrænsfɔːrm

transform

转变

Meaning

To change in form, appearance, or structure; metamorphose.

Example

Volunteering can transform lives and communities.

志愿服务可以转变生活和社区。

B1 verb /ˈstɒpɪŋ/

stopping

停止

Meaning

Coming to a halt or pause.

Example

The ship is stopping at the Falkland Islands.

船只正在福克兰群岛停靠。

C1 verb /ˈfʌmbəl/

fumble

搞乱

Meaning

to handle something clumsily or to make mistakes while doing something

Example

He fumbled with the keys and dropped them on the floor.

他搞乱了钥匙，把它们掉在地板上。

B2 noun /dʒet/

Jet

喷气式飞机

Meaning

a rapid stream of liquid, gas, or flame; an aircraft powered by jet engines

Example

The jet took off smoothly and reached cruising altitude quickly.

这架喷气机平稳起飞，迅速达到了巡航高度。

C1 adjective /koʊˈɪnsɪdənt/

coincident

同时

Meaning

Occurring at the same time; occupying the same position in space or time.

Example

The festival was coincident with the national holiday.

节日与国庆假日是同时发生的。

B2 verb /poʊz/

pose

幸福

Meaning

To assume a particular position, especially for a photograph or display; to present a problem or question.

Example

She posed for a picture in front of the monument.

她在收到奖项时，无法隐藏她的幸福。

C2 verb /feɪz/

faze

打扰

Meaning

to disturb or disconcert someone; to cause to feel unsettled

Example

She was not fazed by the unexpected question.

她没有被意外问题扰乱。

B2 adjective, noun /ˈkɑːmənpleɪs/

commonplace

常见的

Meaning

ordinary or unremarkable; something that is usual or commonly found

Example

Smartphones have become commonplace in modern life.

智能手机已成为现代生活中的常见事物。

A2 verb /əˈfɔːrd/

afford

负担得起

Meaning

to have enough money to buy; to be able to spare

Example

I can't afford a new car right now.

我现在买不起一辆新车。

C2 adjective /ˈɔːrnəri/

ornery

脾气暴躁的

Meaning

bad-tempered and combative; stubborn

Example

The ornery old man refused to leave his chair.

那个脾气暴躁的老头拒绝离开他的椅子。

B2 noun/verb /ˈtʃɑːrtər/

charter

包机 / 租赁

Meaning

a written document granting rights or privileges; to hire a vehicle or vessel for temporary use

Example

The company decided to charter a bus for the trip.

公司决定为旅行租用一辆巴士。

C2 adjective /ˌhaɪpərˈbɔːriən/

hyperborean

极北的

Meaning

Relating to the extreme north; very cold or frigid.

Example

The explorers prepared for the hyperborean climate of the Arctic.

探险者为北极的极北气候做准备。

C1 noun ˌdiː.sen.trə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

decentralization

分权

Meaning

The transfer of authority from central to local government.

Example

Decentralization promotes regional autonomy.

分权促进区域自治。

C2 adjective /ˌæntɪdəˈluːviən/

antediluvian

极为古老

Meaning

extremely old-fashioned; belonging to the time before the biblical flood

Example

His views on women are positively antediluvian.

他对女性的看法是完全过时的。

B2 adjective /poʊˈɛt.ɪk/

poetic

诗意的

Meaning

having qualities of poetry; expressive, beautiful, or imaginative

Example

Her speech had a poetic rhythm that captivated the audience.

她的演讲有着一种诗意的节奏，吸引了听众。

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。

B1 verb əˈdrɛst

addressed

解决

Meaning

To think about and begin to deal with an issue or problem.

Example

Addressing key problems is vital for long-term change.

解决关键问题对于长期变化至关重要。

C1 noun /ˈhɪntərlænd/

hinterland

内陆地区

Meaning

The remote or less developed areas away from the coast or a city.

Example

The farmers came from the rural hinterland to sell their produce in the city.

农民们从乡村的内陆地区来到城市销售他们的产品。

A2 verb /ɪnˈvaɪtɪd/

invited

被邀请的

Meaning

asked someone formally or politely to go somewhere or do something

Example

She was invited to the party.

她被邀请参加聚会。

B1 noun rɔː mətɪˈrɪəlz

raw materials

原材料

Meaning

The basic material from which a product is made.

Example

The factory imports raw materials for production.

工厂进口原材料用于生产。

B1 noun /ˈpoʊni/

Pony

小马

Meaning

a small horse, typically under 14.2 hands high

Example

The children enjoyed riding the gentle pony at the farm.

孩子们在农场上享受骑着温顺的小马。

C2 verb /ɪmˈpjuːn/

impugn

Meaning

to dispute the truth, validity, or honesty of a statement or motive

Example

The lawyer tried to impugn the credibility of the witness.

C2 noun /ˈkɒliər/

collier

煤矿工人

Meaning

a person who works in coal mines or a ship carrying coal

Example

The collier spent long hours underground extracting coal.

煤矿工人花了很长时间在地下开采煤炭。

B2 verb /fɔːrˈsiː/

foresee

预见

Meaning

To be aware of beforehand; to predict or expect.

Example

She could foresee the challenges ahead.

她能够预见到前方的挑战。

B2 noun /ˈroʊstɪd miːt/

Roasted meat

烤肉

Meaning

meat cooked by dry heat in an oven or over fire

Example

The roasted meat was perfectly seasoned and tender.

烤肉被完美地调味和变得嫩滑。

B2 noun /ˈfeð.ər/

Feather

鸟羽毛

Meaning

one of the light structures that cover a bird's body

Example

The peacock has beautiful colorful feathers.

孔雀有美丽的五彩斑斓的羽毛。

A2 adjective /ˈpriː.vi.əs/

Viper

毒蛇

Meaning

a venomous snake with large hinged fangs that typically has a thick body and gives birth to live young

Example

The viper coiled up when it sensed danger.

毒蛇在感受到危险时盘成一圈。

B1 noun ɪmˈpruːv.mənts

improvements

改善

Meaning

The action of making or becoming better; an instance of something becoming or being made better.

Example

Continuous improvements increase productivity.

持续的改善提高了生产力。

A2 verb /əˈnaʊns/

announce

宣布

Meaning

to make a formal public statement about something

Example

The company will announce the new product tomorrow.

公司明天将宣布新产品。

C1 verb /krɪndʒ/

cringe

感到尴尬

Meaning

To shrink back in fear, embarrassment, or discomfort.

Example

She cringed when she remembered her mistake.

她想起自己的错误时，感到非常尴尬。

B2 noun /ˌkɒndɛnˈseɪʃən/

condensation

冷凝

Meaning

The process of water vapor changing into liquid; also, the act of making something more concise.

Example

Condensation formed on the windows during the cold night.

在寒冷的夜晚，窗户上形成了冷凝。

C2 adjective /ˈnjuː.ɡə.tɔːr.i/

nugatory

微不足道

Meaning

Of little or no value; worthless or insignificant.

Example

His efforts were nugatory and did not change the outcome.

他的努力微不足道，未能改变结果。

B1 noun /ˈdʒʌm.pər/

Jumper

毛衣;

Meaning

a knitted garment worn on the upper body; a person or animal that jumps

Example

She wore a warm woolen jumper during the cold winter evening.

她在寒冷的冬夜穿了一件温暖的羊毛跳绳衣。

C2 noun /ˈfæn.feər/

fanfare

盛大场面, 宣传

Meaning

a short ceremonial tune or display of publicity to attract attention

Example

The new product was launched with much fanfare.

新产品在盛大场面下发布。

B1 noun, verb /ɡrɪl/

grill

Meaning

a metal frame used for cooking food over an open fire; to cook food on such a frame

Example

We grilled some chicken for dinner.

C1 noun ɪˌræd.ɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

eradication

根除

Meaning

The complete destruction or elimination of something unwanted.

Example

Carbon eradication is a key goal of the project.

碳的根除是该项目的一个关键目标。

C1 adjective /dɪˈspɒndənt/

despondent

Meaning

feeling or showing deep hopelessness or discouragement

Example

She felt despondent after losing her job.

C1 noun /ˈlɪməˌziːn/

limousine

由司机驾驶的豪华大轿车

Meaning

a large, luxurious car driven by a chauffeur.

Example

The bride arrived in a white limousine.

新娘乘坐一辆白色的豪华轿车到达。

C1 adjective /ˌʌndərˈsaɪzd/

undersized

尺寸过小

Meaning

Smaller than the usual or expected size.

Example

The undersized puppy struggled to keep up with its siblings.

这只尺寸过小的小狗很难跟上它的兄弟姐妹。

C1 noun /dɪˈprɛsənt/

depressant

抑制剂

Meaning

A drug that reduces functional or nervous activity in the body.

Example

Alcohol acts as a depressant on the central nervous system.

酒精在中枢神经系统中作为抑制剂发挥作用。

C1 noun /θiˈɒlədʒi/

theology

神学

Meaning

The study of the nature of God and religious beliefs.

Example

She is pursuing a degree in theology at the university.

她正在大学攻读神学学位。

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。

B1 verb /əˈmeɪz/

amaze

使惊叹

Meaning

to fill someone with great surprise or wonder

Example

The magician’s final trick amazed the audience.

魔术师的最后一个把戏使观众惊叹。

C2 adjective /ˌtaɪtˈfɪstɪd/

tightfisted

吝啬

Meaning

unwilling to spend money; stingy

Example

He is so tightfisted that he refuses to tip at restaurants.

他非常吝啬，甚至在餐馆里都不愿意给小费。

C1 adjective /ˈmeʒ.ər.ə.bəl/

Measurable

可测量的; 可量化的

Meaning

able to be measured; quantifiable

Example

The project's success was measurable by increased sales.

项目的成功可以通过销售增长来衡量。

C1 adjective /sɛkˈtɛəriən/

sectarian

宗派的

Meaning

relating to or characterized by the differences between sects, often leading to conflict

Example

The region has been troubled by sectarian violence for decades.

该地区几十年来一直受到宗派暴力的困扰。

C1 verb /pɜːrtʃ/

perch

Meaning

To sit or rest on something high or narrow.

Example

The bird perched on the fence.

C2 adjective /ˈɪl bred/

Ill-bred

无教养的

Meaning

lacking good manners; rude; showing poor upbringing

Example

His ill-bred behavior shocked everyone at the dinner party.

他的无教养行为让晚宴上的每个人都震惊。

C1 noun /ˈkɒn.vɔɪ/

convoy

车队

Meaning

a group of vehicles or ships traveling together, often for protection

Example

The military convoy moved through the desert at dawn.

军队车队黎明时穿越沙漠。

B2 noun /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/

mining

采矿

Meaning

the process of extracting valuable minerals or other resources from the earth

Example

Mining in this area has increased in recent years.

该地区的采矿业近年来有所增加。

C1 noun /kəˈmoʊʃən/

commotion

骚动

Meaning

A state of noisy confusion or disturbance.

Example

The sudden commotion in the market drew everyone's attention.

市场上的突然骚动吸引了所有人的注意。

B1 adverb /ˈrʌfli/

Roughly

大约; 以粗暴或暴力的方式

Meaning

approximately; in a harsh or violent way

Example

The project will take roughly three months to complete.

这个项目大约需要三个月完成。

B2 noun /ˈaʊtˌsɛt/

outset

开始

Meaning

the beginning or start of something

Example

From the outset, the project seemed ambitious but achievable.

从一开始，项目看起来雄心勃勃但可以实现。

C2 adjective /dʒərˈmeɪn/

germane

impulsion

Meaning

a strong urge or drive to act; the act of impelling

Example

His impulsion to travel made him leave his job suddenly.

B2 noun /ˈves.əl/

vessel

船

Meaning

A ship or large boat.

Example

The vessel carried critical supplies.

船只运输了重要物资。

B2 adjective /prɪˈzentəbl/

Presentable

适合公众展示; 看起来体面

Meaning

neat and suitable for being seen in public; acceptable in appearance

Example

Make sure you look presentable for the job interview.

确保在面试中看起来像个体面的人。

A2 verb /hɑːrm/

harm

伤害

Meaning

to cause damage, injury, or hurt to someone or something

Example

Smoking can harm your health.

吸烟可能会损害你的健康。

C1 noun /ˈɑːrməri/

armory

军械库

Meaning

A place where weapons are stored; a supply of resources or skills.

Example

The soldiers kept their weapons in the armory.

士兵们把武器存放在军械库里。

B1 adjective /ˌen.təˈteɪ.nɪŋ/

Entertaining

娱乐的; 有趣且引人入胜

Meaning

providing amusement or enjoyment; funny and engaging

Example

The comedian's performance was very entertaining and kept the audience laughing.

那位喜剧演员的表演非常娱乐，观众笑声不断。

B2 verb baɪnd

bind

绑定

Meaning

To tie, fasten, or hold together securely.

Example

This force binds quarks together.

这个力量将夸克绑定在一起。

C1 verb /trænˈzækt/

transact

进行交易

Meaning

to conduct or carry out business, a deal, or activity

Example

Customers can transact their banking online.

客户可以在线进行银行交易。

B1 adjective /ˈvaɪə.lət/

Violet

紫罗兰色

Meaning

of a bluish-purple color

Example

She wore a beautiful violet dress to the party.

她穿了一件漂亮的紫罗兰色裙子参加派对。

B2 noun /ˈwʊlən dres/

Woolen dress

羊毛裙子

Meaning

a dress made from wool fabric, typically worn in cold weather

Example

She wore a warm woolen dress during the winter months.

她在冬季穿了一件温暖的羊毛裙子。

C2 noun /ˌkɒl.əˈneɪd/

colonnade

柱廊

Meaning

A row of evenly spaced columns supporting a roof, often in classical architecture.

Example

The visitors admired the grand colonnade at the entrance of the temple.

游客们欣赏着寺庙入口处的宏伟柱廊。