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C2 noun /ˈɔːrdnəns/

ordnance

军火
Meaning
Military supplies including weapons, ammunition, and combat equipment.
Example
The army stored ordnance in a secure facility outside the city.
军队在城市外的一个安全设施中存储军火。
C2 noun /ˈpʌlkrɪˌtjuːd/

pulchritude

美丽
Meaning
physical beauty
Example
The actress was admired for her pulchritude as well as her talent.
这位女演员因她的美丽和才华而受到钦佩。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkəmˈprɛsəbl/

incompressible

不可压缩
Meaning
Not able to be pressed or squeezed into a smaller space.
Example
Liquids are generally considered incompressible.
液体通常被认为是不可压缩的。
C2 noun /ˈkruːɪt/

cruet

小容器
Meaning
a small container, especially for salt, pepper, oil, or vinegar, used at a dining table
Example
She filled the cruet with olive oil for the salad.
她将橄榄油倒入调味瓶中，为沙拉准备。
C2 verb /ɪˈvɪns/

evince

展示
Meaning
to show or demonstrate clearly
Example
She evinced her interest in the project through active participation.
她通过积极参与展示了对该项目的兴趣。
C2 noun /ˈɪɡ.nəˌmɪn.i/

ignominy

耻辱
Meaning
Public shame, disgrace, or dishonor.
Example
He lived the rest of his life in ignominy after the scandal.
他在丑闻后余生都活在耻辱中。
C2 noun /pɪˈlɑːf/

Pillaw

皮拉夫
Meaning
a dish of rice cooked in seasoned broth, often with meat and vegetables
Example
We enjoyed a delicious chicken pillaw for dinner.
我们享用了美味的鸡肉皮拉夫作为晚餐。
C2 noun /ˈfɔɪbəl/

foible

小缺点
Meaning
A minor weakness or eccentricity in someone's character.
Example
She loved him despite his little foibles.
尽管有一些小缺点，她依然爱他。
C2 noun /dɪsˈkwaɪɪtjuːd/

disquietude

Meaning
A state of uneasiness, anxiety, or restlessness.
Example
His constant pacing showed his inner disquietude.
C2 noun /ˌklɛptəˈmeɪniæk/

kleptomaniac

有不可抗拒的偷窃冲动的人
Meaning
A person with an irresistible urge to steal, typically without need or profit.
Example
The kleptomaniac was caught shoplifting again.
这个窃盗狂又一次在商店偷东西时被抓住了。
C2 adjective /ˌkɒnsæŋˈɡwɪniəs/

consanguineous

同血缘的
Meaning
Related by blood; descended from the same ancestor.
Example
The study focused on genetic disorders in consanguineous families.
研究集中于同血缘家庭中的遗传疾病。
C2 noun /ˌsɪɡnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

signification

含义
Meaning
the meaning or sense conveyed by a word, action, or symbol
Example
The signification of the gesture was misunderstood.
这个手势的含义被误解了。
C2 noun /ˈhækəlz/

hackles

Meaning
the hairs on the back of an animal’s neck that rise when it is angry or alarmed; figuratively, feelings of anger or resentment
Example
His rude comment raised my hackles.
C2 verb /əˈsɛvəˌreɪt/

asseverate

断言
Meaning
to affirm or declare positively and earnestly
Example
He asseverated that he had never seen the man before.
他断言他从未见过那个人。
C2 adjective /ˌmɪsənˈθrɑːpɪk/

misanthropic

厌人症的
Meaning
having or showing a dislike of humankind
Example
His misanthropic attitude made it difficult for him to make friends.
他那种厌人症的态度让他难以交到朋友。
C2 verb /ˈwɪn.oʊ/

winnow

筛选；将谷物与稻草分离
Meaning
to remove the less desirable parts from a group; originally, to separate grain from chaff by blowing air
Example
The committee will winnow the list of applicants to ten finalists.
委员会将把申请者名单减少到十个决赛选手。
C2 adjective /ˈsʌpliənt/

suppliant

恳求者
Meaning
Humbly or earnestly asking for something, especially from a person in authority.
Example
The suppliant man begged for mercy at the king's feet.
恳求者在国王的脚下乞求怜悯。
C2 noun /ænˈtɪfəni/

antiphony

对唱
Meaning
a form of music in which two or more groups or choirs sing alternately in response to each other
Example
The cathedral's architecture was designed to enhance the effect of antiphony.
大教堂的建筑旨在增强对唱的效果。
C2 verb /ˈdiːfælˌkeɪt/

defalcate

挪用公款
Meaning
to misuse or embezzle money that one is responsible for
Example
The accountant was accused of defalcating company funds.
会计被指控挪用公司资金。
C2 noun /ˌɪn.təˈvɛn.ʃə.nɪ.zəm/

interventionism

干预主义
Meaning
Government policy of active involvement in economic affairs.
Example
The central bank's interventionism helped stabilize inflation.
中央银行的干预主义帮助稳定了通货膨胀。
C2 adjective /ˈbeɪnfəl/

baneful

有害的
Meaning
Causing harm, ruin, or destruction; deadly or poisonous.
Example
His baneful influence ruined the community.
他的有害影响摧毁了社区。
C2 verb /ˌfɔːrɔːrˈdeɪn/

foreordain

预定
Meaning
to determine or decree something in advance; to predestine
Example
Some believe that our lives are foreordained by fate.
一些人相信我们的生活是命运预定的。
C2 verb /ɜːrk/

irk

激怒
Meaning
to annoy or irritate someone
Example
It irks me when people are late without calling.
当人们没有打电话就迟到时，我感到很生气。
C2 adjective /ˈsɜːrkəmskraɪbd/

circumscribed

受限的
Meaning
restricted or limited in scope or freedom
Example
Her freedom of choice was circumscribed by social rules.
她的选择自由受社会规则的限制。
C2 noun /mæŋˈɡoʊ.li.ə/

Mangolia

木兰花
Meaning
a type of flowering tree with large, fragrant pink or white flowers
Example
The beautiful magnolia tree bloomed in spring with pink flowers.
美丽的木兰花树在春天开花，盛开着粉色的花朵。
C2 noun/verb /ɡraʊtʃ/

grouch

抱怨者
Meaning
a person who complains a lot or to complain in a grumpy way
Example
He is such a grouch in the morning before coffee.
他早上喝咖啡前总是抱怨。
C2 noun /pɪˈdɒl.ə.dʒi/

pedology

土壤学
Meaning
The study of soils in their natural environment.
Example
Pedology helps scientists understand soil fertility.
土壤学帮助科学家理解土壤的肥力。
C2 noun /ɡænˈdʒɛtɪk liːf fɪʃ/

Gangetic Leaf Fish

冈吉斯叶鱼
Meaning
a small freshwater fish species found in the Ganges river system, known for its leaf-like appearance
Example
The Gangetic Leaf Fish is commonly found in the rivers of Bangladesh.
冈吉斯叶鱼通常在孟加拉国的河流中发现。
C2 adjective /traɪˈɛniəl/

triennial

三年一次的
Meaning
Occurring once every three years.
Example
The art festival is a triennial event in the city.
艺术节是这座城市的三年一次的活动。
C2 noun /fækˈtoʊtəm/

factotum

全能工人
Meaning
an employee who does many different types of work; a general servant
Example
He worked as a factotum, handling both clerical and maintenance duties.
他作为一个全能工人工作，处理行政和维护任务。
C2 verb /ˈvaɪtəlaɪz/

vitalize

赋予生命
Meaning
To give life, energy, or strength to something.
Example
Fresh air and exercise can vitalize the body and mind.
新鲜的空气和运动可以使身体和心灵充满活力。
C2 noun /ˈkrɪsəndəm/

christendom

基督教世界
Meaning
the worldwide body or community of Christians
Example
The news spread quickly across Christendom.
新闻迅速传播到整个基督教世界。
C2 noun /ˈbʌt.ər fɪʃ/

Butter-fish

黄油鱼
Meaning
a small, smooth-skinned marine fish
Example
The butter-fish is popular in Bengali cuisine.
黄油鱼在孟加拉菜中很受欢迎。
C2 noun /kəˈnaɪ.vəns/

connivance

默许
Meaning
the act of secretly allowing or being involved in wrongdoing
Example
The theft happened with the connivance of the security guard.
盗窃发生在保安的默许下。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɒŋɡruənt/

incongruent

不一致的
Meaning
Not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects.
Example
His casual outfit looked incongruent at the formal dinner.
他穿的休闲装在正式晚宴上显得不一致。
C2 noun /ˈɜːrtʃɪn/

urchin

街头小孩
Meaning
a mischievous or poorly dressed child, often from the streets
Example
The ragged urchins played by the riverbank.
那些穿着破烂的街头小孩在河边玩耍。
C2 adjective /ɪˈlɪʒən/

elysian

天堂的
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of paradise; delightful and heavenly.
Example
They spent an elysian week on the quiet island.
他们在宁静的岛屿上度过了一个天堂般的星期。
C2 noun /kənˈtɔːrʃən/

contortion

扭曲或弯曲的形状; 从正常形状扭曲的行为
Meaning
a twisted or bent shape; the act of twisting out of the normal shape
Example
The gymnast's contortion amazed the audience.
体操运动员的扭曲动作令观众惊叹。
C2 verb /ˈdæli/

dally

浪费时间
Meaning
To act or move slowly; to waste time; also to engage in a casual romantic relationship.
Example
He dallied in the garden instead of starting his work.
他在花园里浪费时间，而不是开始工作。
C2 verb /ˈkænənaɪz/

canonize

Meaning
To officially declare a dead person a saint; to regard as great or significant.
Example
The church canonized the martyr after years of investigation.
C2 adjective /kəˈmɛnʃərət/

commensurate

相称的
Meaning
corresponding in size, degree, or extent; proportionate
Example
Salary will be commensurate with experience.
薪资将与经验相称。
C2 noun /vəˈrɑːɡoʊ/

virago

强势或严厉的女性
Meaning
a loud, overbearing woman; historically, a strong or courageous woman
Example
The play depicted the heroine as a fierce virago who defied tradition.
这部剧描绘了女主角作为一位勇敢的维拉戈，挑战传统。
C2 noun /ˌdɛspəˈrɑːdoʊ/

desperado

Meaning
A bold, reckless, or dangerous person, often a criminal.
Example
The sheriff was determined to capture the desperado who terrorized the town.
C2 verb /ˈtɪtəleɪt/

titillate

挑逗
Meaning
To excite or amuse, especially in a slightly sexual or playful way.
Example
The comedian's jokes titillated the audience.
喜剧演员的笑话挑逗了观众。
C2 adjective /ˈsɪbɪlənt/

sibilant

带有嘶嘶声的
Meaning
Making or characterized by a hissing sound.
Example
The word 'snake' starts with a sibilant sound.
单词 'snake' 以西比兰特的声音开始。
C2 adjective /ˈmjuːtɪnəs/

mutinous

叛乱的
Meaning
refusing to obey authority; rebellious
Example
The soldiers grew mutinous after months without pay.
士兵们在几个月没有工资后变得叛乱了。
C2 noun /ˈkwɪkˌsɪlvər/

quicksilver

水银
Meaning
Mercury; a liquid metal, or something that is quick and unpredictable.
Example
His mood was as changeable as quicksilver.
他的情绪像水银一样变化无常。
C2 verb /ˈbleɪzən/

blazon

展示
Meaning
to display prominently or vividly
Example
The slogan was blazoned across the banner in bold letters.
该标语用粗体字显示在横幅上。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɒnstənt/

inconstant

不稳定的
Meaning
frequently changing; not consistent or dependable
Example
His inconstant moods made it difficult to work with him.
他的情绪不稳定使得与他合作变得困难。
C2 noun /ˈɡlʌt.ən/

Glutton

贪吃者
Meaning
a person who regularly eats or drinks more than is necessary; someone who has an excessive appetite
Example
He was known as a glutton who could finish three large pizzas in one sitting.
他被认为是一个贪吃者，可以在一次坐下时吃完三大披萨。
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。
C2 noun /kəˈdɛnzə/

cadenza

精心准备的独奏段落
Meaning
An elaborate solo passage in a piece of music, usually near the end.
Example
The pianist performed a brilliant cadenza before the final movement.
钢琴家在最后一个乐章之前演奏了一段精彩的卡登扎。
C2 verb /məˈmɔːriəlaɪz/

memorialize

纪念
Meaning
to preserve the memory of a person or event, often through a ceremony, monument, or record
Example
The city decided to memorialize the hero with a statue in the central square.
城市决定通过在中央广场立一座雕像来纪念英雄。
C2 noun /ˈæmpərˌsænd/

ampersand

安珀桑德
Meaning
The symbol '&' used to represent the word 'and'.
Example
Use an ampersand instead of writing the word 'and' in the company name.
在公司名称中使用安珀桑德代替'和'这个词。
C2 verb /ˈvɪlɪfaɪ/

vilify

幸福
Meaning
to speak or write about someone in an abusive or disparaging manner
Example
The politician was vilified in the media for his controversial remarks.
当她收到奖项时，她无法隐藏自己的幸福。
C2 noun /ˈæpədʒiː/

apogee

顶点
Meaning
the highest or most distant point; the climax or peak of something
Example
The empire reached its apogee during the 18th century.
帝国在18世纪达到了它的顶点。
C2 noun /ɪmp/

imp

小顽皮精灵
Meaning
a small mischievous devil or sprite; a playful troublemaker
Example
The child was acting like a little imp, hiding his toys everywhere.
那个孩子像一个小顽皮精灵，四处藏玩具。
C2 noun /ˈklaʊdˌbɜːrst/

cloudburst

突然的暴雨
Meaning
a sudden and very heavy rainfall
Example
The picnic was ruined by a sudden cloudburst.
野餐被突如其来的暴雨摧毁。
C2 noun /ˌænθrəpəˈsɛntrɪzəm/

anthropocentrism

人类中心主义
Meaning
The belief that human beings are the most important or central element of existence.
Example
Anthropocentrism often shapes environmental policies.
人类中心主义常常塑造环境政策。
C2 adjective /ˈfiːbraɪl/

febrile

发烧的，激动的
Meaning
having or showing the symptoms of a fever; or highly excitable or agitated
Example
The patient was in a febrile state with high temperature.
患者处于高温状态下的发烧状态。
C2 noun /ˈmɪn.i.ən/

minion

爪牙
Meaning
A follower or underling of a powerful person, especially a servile one.
Example
The dictator was surrounded by loyal minions who carried out his orders.
独裁者被忠诚的爪牙包围，他们执行他的命令。
C2 noun /ˈhaɪdrə/

hydra

九头蛇
Meaning
a many-headed serpent in Greek mythology; a problem that seems to grow worse when attempts are made to solve it
Example
Corruption is like a hydra, hard to defeat completely.
腐败就像九头蛇，完全根除它非常困难。
C2 adjective /ˈkjʊərətɪv/

curative

治愈性
Meaning
Able to cure disease or restore health.
Example
The doctor prescribed a curative treatment for the illness.
医生为疾病开出了治愈性的治疗方案。
C2 adjective /ˈnɛtlˌsʌm/

nettlesome

令人烦恼的
Meaning
Causing irritation, annoyance, or difficulty.
Example
The nettlesome rules frustrated the workers.
令人烦恼的规则让工人们感到沮丧。
C2 noun /ˌɛksaɪˈteɪʃən/

excitation

兴奋
Meaning
a state of great excitement or the process of stimulating activity
Example
The news created great excitation among the fans.
这条新闻在球迷中引起了极大的兴奋。
C2 noun /ˈɔːrɪkl̩/

auricle

耳朵的外部部分
Meaning
The external part of the ear; also an upper chamber of the heart in anatomy.
Example
The doctor examined the patient’s auricle for signs of infection.
医生检查了病人的耳朵外部部分是否有感染迹象。
C2 noun /ˈsɒfɪstri/

sophistry

诡辩
Meaning
the use of clever but false arguments, often to deceive
Example
The politician's speech was full of sophistry.
那位政治家的演讲充满了诡辩。
C2 verb, adjective /ˈstraɪeɪt/

striate

条纹
Meaning
to mark with stripes or grooves; striped or streaked in appearance
Example
The rock surface was striated by glacial movement.
岩石表面因冰川运动而被划出条纹。
C2 noun /ˌɑːbdʒərˈɡeɪʃən/

objurgation

严厉的斥责
Meaning
a harsh scolding or strong rebuke
Example
His misconduct earned him a severe objurgation from the manager.
他的不当行为让他受到了经理的严厉斥责。
C2 noun /ˈɛpəʊd/

epode

一种抒情诗的形式
Meaning
A form of lyric poem written in couplets, often following a strophe and antistrophe in classical Greek poetry.
Example
The poet concluded his ode with a striking epode.
诗人以一个令人印象深刻的艾波德结束了他的颂歌。
C2 noun /seɪn/

seine

大网
Meaning
A large fishing net that hangs vertically in the water.
Example
The fishermen cast their seine into the river.
渔民把他们的大网扔进了河里。
C2 noun ˌpɜː.tɪˈnæs.ɪ.ti

pertinacity

坚定的决心与坚持不懈
Meaning
Firm determination and persistence in achieving something.
Example
His pertinacity in achieving his goals was inspiring.
他在实现目标时的坚定决心令人鼓舞。
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 adjective /ˈiːkwaɪn/

equine

与马有关的
Meaning
Relating to or resembling a horse.
Example
The veterinarian specialized in equine medicine.
兽医专门研究马医学。
C2 noun /ˈætəmaɪzər/

atomizer

喷雾器
Meaning
A device that sprays liquid into a fine mist.
Example
She used an atomizer to apply the perfume evenly.
她使用喷雾器均匀地涂抹香水。
C2 noun /ˌɒnəˈreəriəm/

honorarium

酬金
Meaning
A payment given for professional services that are rendered without a fee.
Example
The guest lecturer received an honorarium for her talk.
那位客座讲师因其讲座而获得了酬金。
C2 verb /əˈkriːt/

accrete

逐渐增长
Meaning
to grow or increase gradually by accumulation or addition
Example
Dust particles accrete over time to form larger celestial bodies.
尘埃颗粒随着时间积累，形成更大的天体。
C2 noun /ˌmjuːlˈtɪər/

muleteer

骡夫
Meaning
a person who drives or takes care of mules
Example
The muleteer guided the animals safely across the mountain path.
骡夫安全地将动物引导过山路。
C2 adverb /pəˈfɔːs/

perforce

不可避免地
Meaning
by necessity; inevitably
Example
He had to perforce accept the decision.
他不得不不可避免地接受这个决定。
C2 noun /ˈbɜːrdʒɪs/

burgess

市民
Meaning
A citizen of a town or borough with full rights of citizenship.
Example
In medieval times, a burgess had the right to vote and hold property.
在中世纪，市民有投票权和拥有财产的权利。
C2 adjective /ˌpærəˈdɪɡmətɪk/

paradigmatic

典范的
Meaning
Serving as a typical example or model of something.
Example
Her success story is paradigmatic of the opportunities education can provide.
她的成功故事是教育可以提供的机会的典范。
C2 adjective /ˈleɪ.baɪl/ or /ˈlæb.aɪl/

labile

不稳定的
Meaning
easily altered or unstable; prone to change
Example
Her mood was so labile that it changed several times in an hour.
她的情绪如此不稳定，在一小时内改变了几次。
C2 adjective /ˈkæloʊ/

callow

不成熟
Meaning
Inexperienced and immature.
Example
The callow intern made several mistakes on his first day.
那个缺乏经验的实习生在第一天犯了几个错误。
C2 noun /ˈbɛvi/

bevy

群体, 一群
Meaning
A large group of people or things of a particular kind.
Example
A bevy of swans floated on the lake.
一群天鹅在湖面上漂浮。
C2 noun /ˈɡleɪziər/

glazier

玻璃工
Meaning
a person whose job is to fit glass into windows and doors
Example
The glazier repaired the broken window in our house.
玻璃工修理了我们家坏掉的窗户。
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈfrændʒɪbəl/

irrefrangible

不可侵犯的
Meaning
Not to be broken, violated, or infringed
Example
The constitution guarantees certain irrefrangible rights to every citizen.
宪法保证每个公民享有某些不可侵犯的权利。
C2 verb /ˈnɪtˌpɪk/

nitpick

Meaning
To find and criticize small or unimportant faults in someone or something.
Example
She tends to nitpick about every little detail.
C2 noun /kɒŋk/

Conch

海螺
Meaning
a large sea shell that can be used as a horn; the marine mollusk that lives in such a shell
Example
The fisherman blew the conch shell to signal the end of the day.
渔夫吹响海螺号，表示一天的结束。
C2 verb əˈmiːljəreɪt

ameliorate

改善, 提高
Meaning
To make better; improve or enhance something.
Example
The new policies are designed to ameliorate living conditions.
新政策旨在改善生活条件。
C2 noun /ˈɡræn.juːl/

granule

颗粒
Meaning
A small compact particle of a substance.
Example
Each granule of salt sparkled under the sunlight.
每一颗盐粒在阳光下闪烁。
C2 noun /ˌdaɪəˈlɛktɪk/

dialectic

Meaning
A method of argument or reasoning by dialogue, especially as a means of investigating truth.
Example
The philosopher used dialectic to challenge his students' assumptions.
C2 noun /ˈmɒnəɡræm/

monogram

字母图案
Meaning
A design consisting of two or more letters, typically a person's initials, combined or interwoven.
Example
The towel was embroidered with her monogram.
毛巾上刺绣着她的字母图案。
C2 verb /ɪkˈspeɪʃiˌeɪt/

expatiate

详细讨论或写作
Meaning
to speak or write at length or in detail
Example
The professor expatiated on the importance of critical thinking.
教授详细阐述了批判性思维的重要性。
C2 adjective /paɪd/

pied

花色的
Meaning
having two or more different colors, typically in blotches
Example
The pied cat had black and white patches all over its body.
这只斑猫身上有黑白色的斑点。
C2 noun /ˈpɜr.kwɪ.zɪt/

Perquisite

附带福利
Meaning
an additional benefit or privilege given to an employee beyond their regular salary; a special right or advantage
Example
Company car was one of the perquisites of his executive position.
公司车是他担任该高管职位的附带福利之一。
C2 noun /ˌpɒlɪˈhiːdrən/

polyhedron

具有平面多边形面的固体
Meaning
a solid object with flat polygonal faces, straight edges, and vertices
Example
The mathematician studied a complex polyhedron model.
数学家研究了一个复杂的多面体模型。
C2 verb /dɪsˈbɑːr/

disbar

正式将律师从法律职业中除名
Meaning
to officially remove a lawyer from the legal profession
Example
The corrupt lawyer was disbarred for unethical conduct.
腐败的律师因不道德行为而被除名。
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 noun /ˈbrɪn.dʒəl/

Brinjal

茄子
Meaning
a large purple vegetable that is white inside; also called eggplant
Example
My mother cooked brinjal curry for lunch.
我妈妈做了茄子咖喱作为午餐。
C2 verb /ˌkɒnvəˈlɛs/

convalesce

恢复健康，在疾病或治疗后恢复力量
Meaning
to recover health and strength after illness or medical treatment
Example
After the surgery, she spent several weeks convalescing at home.
手术后，她在家里恢复了几个星期。
C2 noun /ˈbæn.jən/

Banian

背心
Meaning
a sleeveless undergarment worn next to the skin; vest
Example
He put on a cotton banian under his shirt.
他穿了一件棉质巴尼安在衬衫下。
C2 adjective ɪnˈfiː.zə.bəl

infeasible

不可行
Meaning
Not possible to do easily or conveniently; impracticable.
Example
Restoring the forest may become infeasible if destruction continues.
如果破坏继续下去，恢复森林可能变得不可行。
C2 adjective /pɪˈdʒɒrətɪv/

pejorative

贬义的
Meaning
Expressing contempt or disapproval.
Example
He used pejorative terms to insult his opponents.
他用贬义的词语侮辱他的对手。
C2 noun /səˈvɑːnt/

savant

Meaning
a learned person, especially a distinguished scientist or scholar; sometimes used in the phrase ‘savant syndrome’ for someone with exceptional abilities alongside developmental differences
Example
The conference keynote was delivered by a linguistic savant who studies endangered languages.
C2 adjective /ˈpɛneɪt/

pennate

羽毛状的
Meaning
Having parts or structures arranged like a feather; feather-shaped.
Example
The fern has a pennate leaf structure.
蕨类植物的叶片结构是羽毛状的。
C2 adjective /lɪˈbɪdənəs/

libidinous

好色
Meaning
Showing excessive sexual drive; lustful.
Example
The play was criticized for its libidinous characters.
这部剧因其好色的角色而受到批评。
C2 noun /prɪˈsɛntɪmənt/

presentiment

预感
Meaning
An intuitive feeling about the future, especially of something bad about to happen.
Example
He had a strong presentiment that the plan would fail.
他有强烈的预感，计划会失败。
C2 adjective /ˈmɪn.dʒi/

Mingy

小气; 吝啬
Meaning
mean or stingy; unwilling to spend money
Example
He is too mingy to spend money on anything but necessities.
他太小气，不愿意在除必要的东西外花钱。
C2 noun /ˈiːən/

eon

纪元
Meaning
an indefinitely long period of time; an age
Example
Dinosaurs lived millions of years ago, in a different eon.
恐龙在几百万年前生活，在一个不同的纪元。
C2 noun /ˌhaɪdrəˈstætɪks/

hydrostatics

水静力学
Meaning
The branch of science concerned with the mechanical properties of fluids at rest.
Example
Hydrostatics is essential in understanding how dams and reservoirs function.
水静力学对于理解大坝和水库的工作原理至关重要。
C2 noun /ˈveɪnɡlɔːri/

vainglory

虚荣
Meaning
Excessive vanity or boastfulness about one's achievements.
Example
His speech was filled with vainglory and self-praise.
他的演讲充满了虚荣和自我吹嘘。
C2 adjective /ɡɑːrˈɡæntʃuən/

gargantuan

巨大的
Meaning
Extremely large; enormous.
Example
They served a gargantuan meal at the feast.
他们在宴会上提供了一顿巨大的饭菜。
C2 noun /ˈkreɪniəm/

cranium

颅骨
Meaning
the skull, especially the part enclosing the brain
Example
The archaeologists carefully examined the ancient cranium.
考古学家仔细检查了古老的颅骨。
C2 adverb /ˈbruːskli/ or /ˈbrʌskli/

brusquely

粗鲁地
Meaning
in a blunt, abrupt, or rude manner
Example
She brusquely dismissed the suggestion.
她粗鲁地拒绝了这个建议。
C2 noun /ˈkætɪˌkɪzəm/

catechism

教义问答
Meaning
A summary of religious principles often in the form of questions and answers; also a set of fixed questions or beliefs.
Example
The priest taught the children the catechism every Sunday.
牧师每周日都教孩子们教义问答。
C2 verb /ɪnˈθroʊn/

enthrone

加冕
Meaning
to install someone on a throne or to give someone high status
Example
The king was enthroned in a grand ceremony.
国王在盛大的仪式上加冕。
C2 verb /ˈɡɑːrbəl/

garble

扰乱
Meaning
To reproduce a message in a confused, distorted, or unclear way.
Example
The poor phone connection garbled his words.
差的电话连接使他的话语变得混乱。
C2 adjective /ˈbiːstiəl/

bestial

兽性
Meaning
Relating to beasts; showing savagery, brutality, or lacking human sensibility.
Example
The prisoners were treated in a bestial manner.
囚犯们以野兽般的方式被对待。
C2 noun /ˌɑːrbəˈriːtəm/

arboretum

植物园
Meaning
a place where trees, shrubs, and plants are grown for scientific study or public display
Example
We visited the city’s arboretum to learn about exotic trees.
我们参观了城市的植物园，了解异国树木。
C2 noun /ɡruːəl/

Gruel

粥
Meaning
a thin liquid food of oatmeal or another meal boiled in milk or water
Example
The sick patient could only eat gruel.
生病的病人只能吃粥。
C2 noun /ˈtælən/

talon

爪子
Meaning
A claw, especially one belonging to a bird of prey.
Example
The eagle gripped the fish with its sharp talons.
老鹰用它锋利的爪子抓住了那条鱼。