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C2 adjective /ɔːrˈθɑːɡənl/

orthogonal

正交
Meaning
at right angles; independent or unrelated
Example
In mathematics, two vectors are orthogonal if their dot product is zero.
在数学中，如果两个向量的点积为零，它们就是正交的。
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。
C1 noun /ˈpoʊl.stɑːr/

Polestar

北极星
Meaning
a bright star that appears to stay in the same position in the sky and is used for navigation
Example
Sailors used the polestar to navigate across the ocean.
水手们用北极星导航穿越大海。
C1 noun /ˈmɪd.waɪf/

midwife

助产士
Meaning
A person, typically a woman, trained to assist women during childbirth.
Example
The midwife stayed with the mother throughout her labor.
助产士在整个分娩过程中一直陪伴着母亲。
A1 noun /nɔːrθ/

north

北方
Meaning
the direction toward the top of a map or the opposite of south
Example
We traveled north to reach the mountains.
我们向北旅行，以到达山脉。
C2 noun /ˈtɒksɪn/

tocsin

警报钟
Meaning
an alarm bell or signal; a warning that something bad is about to happen
Example
The data breach sounded a tocsin for stricter security.
数据泄露响起了警报钟，警示着需要更严格的安全措施。
C1 adjective kəˈlɒs.əl

Colossal

巨大的
Meaning
Extremely large, gigantic, enormous in size or extent.
Example
The colossal pyramids of Egypt are a marvel of architecture.
埃及的巨大神庙是建筑学的奇迹。
C2 noun /əˈpɒθəˌkɛri/

apothecary

药剂师
Meaning
A historical term for a person who prepared and sold medicines and drugs.
Example
The village apothecary provided remedies for many common illnesses.
村里的药剂师为许多常见的疾病提供了治疗。
B1 noun /ˈlɪm.ɪt/

Limit

限制; 限度
Meaning
a point or level beyond which something does not or may not extend or pass; the greatest amount allowed
Example
There is a speed limit on this road.
这条路上有速度限制。
C2 noun /ˌluːkjʊˈbreɪʃən/

lucubration

夜间学习
Meaning
study or meditation, especially at night
Example
His novel was the result of long lucubration.
他的小说是长时间夜间学习的结果。
B2 noun /ˈprɛdətər/

predator

掠食者
Meaning
An animal that hunts and kills other animals for food.
Example
Lions are powerful predators in the savannah.
狮子是草原上强大的掠食者。
B1 noun /ˈkærɪdʒ/

carriage

马车
Meaning
a vehicle, typically a four-wheeled one, used for transporting goods or people, especially in the past
Example
The royal family traveled in a beautiful carriage during parades.
王室家族在游行期间乘坐了一辆美丽的马车。
C1 noun /kəˈθɑːrsɪs/

catharsis

情感宣泄
Meaning
The process of releasing strong emotions, providing relief.
Example
Writing in her diary was a form of catharsis for her.
在她的日记中写作对她来说是一种情感宣泄的方式。
B2 adjective /ˈkælkjuleɪtɪd/

calculated

精心计算的
Meaning
Done with full awareness of the consequences; deliberate or carefully planned.
Example
Her calculated move gave her an advantage over her competitors.
她的精心计算的举动使她在竞争对手中占据了优势。
C2 noun /ɪˈfjuːʒən/

effusion

倾泻
Meaning
An unrestrained outpouring of words, feelings, or emotions.
Example
His letter was an effusion of love and longing.
他的信是一场爱情与渴望的倾泻。
B2 adjective /ˈhɑlːoʊ/

Hollow

空的; 中空的;
Meaning
having an empty space inside; lacking substance or meaning; insincere
Example
The hollow tree trunk provided shelter for small animals.
空心树干为小动物提供了庇护。
B2 noun prəˈsiːdɪŋz

proceedings

程序
Meaning
An event or a series of activities involving a formal or set procedure.
Example
The proceedings discussed language issues.
程序讨论了语言问题。
C2 noun /ˈbloʊˌhɑrd/

blowhard

自负的人
Meaning
a person who brags a lot or talks in a boastful way
Example
Everyone avoided the blowhard at the party because he wouldn't stop bragging.
在派对上，大家都避开了那个自负的人，因为他不停地吹嘘。
C2 verb /fleɪ/

flay

剥皮/严厉批评
Meaning
to strip off the skin of something or criticize severely
Example
The chef flayed the fish before cooking it.
厨师在烹饪前剥去了鱼的皮。
B2 verb /rɪˈnuː/

renew

Meaning
to make something new again or extend its period of validity
Example
I need to renew my passport before traveling.
B2 noun ˈsʌbstɪˌtut

substitute

替代品
Meaning
A person or thing acting or serving in place of another.
Example
Money cannot be a substitute for genuine happiness.
钱不能成为真正幸福的替代品。
C1 verb /əˈdɔːrn/

adorn

装饰
Meaning
to decorate or add beauty to something
Example
The hall was adorned with flowers for the wedding.
婚礼上大厅用花卉装饰。
C2 noun /ˈmɪsəleɪni/

miscellany

杂集
Meaning
A collection or mixture of various things.
Example
The book is a miscellany of essays and poems.
这本书是散文和诗歌的杂集。
B2 noun ˌfoʊ.t̬oʊˈsɪn.θə.sɪs

photosynthesis

光合作用
Meaning
The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods from carbon dioxide and water.
Example
Plants depend on photosynthesis for survival.
植物依靠光合作用来生存。
C1 noun /fɪˈlæn.θrə.pɪst/

philanthropist

慈善家
Meaning
a person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by donating money to good causes
Example
The philanthropist donated millions to build schools in rural areas.
慈善家捐赠了数百万美元用于建设农村地区的学校。
A2 noun /ˈfiːtʃər/

feature

特点
Meaning
a distinctive attribute or aspect of something; a characteristic
Example
The new phone has a unique camera feature.
新手机具有独特的相机特点。
B2 adjective /proʊn/

Prone

倾向于
Meaning
having a tendency to; inclined; lying face down
Example
He is prone to making mistakes when he's tired.
他容易犯错，当他累的时候。
C2 noun /ˈdʒæk.dɔː/

Jack-daw

小乌鸦
Meaning
a small gray and black bird of the crow family, known for its intelligence
Example
The jackdaw collected shiny objects for its nest.
杰克道收集了闪亮的物品为它的巢。
C2 adjective /əbˈstrɛpərəs/

obstreperous

喧闹且难以控制
Meaning
Noisy and difficult to control.
Example
The obstreperous students disrupted the class.
那些喧闹的学生打乱了课堂。
C1 noun /ˈpɪnəkəl/

pinnacle

顶点
Meaning
the highest point or peak of something, especially of success or achievement
Example
Winning the Nobel Prize was the pinnacle of her career.
赢得诺贝尔奖是她事业的巅峰。
C1 noun /ˈɛf.ɪ.kə.si/

efficacy

效能
Meaning
The ability to produce a desired or intended result; effectiveness.
Example
The efficacy of the vaccine has been proven in trials.
疫苗的效能在试验中得到了证明。
C2 adjective /bruːsk/ or /brʌsk/

brusque

粗暴
Meaning
abrupt or blunt in manner or speech, often seen as rude
Example
His brusque reply ended the conversation.
他那粗暴的回答结束了谈话。
B1 noun /ˈrʌbər/

rubber

幸福
Meaning
a tough elastic substance made from the latex of tropical plants or synthetically, used for making tires, boots, and other products.
Example
The tires are made of natural rubber.
她收到奖项时无法掩饰自己的幸福。
B1 noun, verb /ˈkɒndʌkt/ (noun), /kənˈdʌkt/ (verb)

conduct

Meaning
to organize or carry out; or a person's behavior
Example
The teacher conducted the exam fairly.
C2 adjective /ˈek.wə.bəl/

Equable

平和
Meaning
calm and even-tempered; not easily disturbed
Example
He maintained an equable temperament throughout the crisis.
他在整个危机期间保持了平和的性格。
A2 noun /ˈiː.ɡəl/

Eagle

鹰
Meaning
large bird of prey with powerful wings and sharp talons
Example
The eagle soared high above the mountains.
鹰飞得很高，飞过了山脉。
B2 adjective /ˈlɪtərɛri/

literary

文学的
Meaning
concerning the writing, study, or content of literature
Example
She is a well-known figure in the literary world.
她是文学界的知名人物。
B2 adjective /əˈkjuːt/

acute

急性
Meaning
present or experienced to a severe or intense degree; having sharp perception
Example
The patient suffered from acute pain after the surgery.
手术后，病人感到剧烈的疼痛。
B2 verb /ɪnˈdʌldʒ/

indulge

纵容
Meaning
to allow oneself to enjoy something enjoyable, often excessively
Example
He indulged in a piece of chocolate cake after dinner.
他在晚餐后沉浸在一块巧克力蛋糕中。
A1 adverb /ðeər/

There

那里
Meaning
in or at that place; to that place
Example
I will meet you there at 5 PM.
我将在下午5点在那里见你。
C2 noun /voʊˈsɪfərəns/

vociferance

大声喊叫
Meaning
the act of shouting or making a loud outcry
Example
The vociferance of the protesters filled the streets.
抗议者的呼喊声充满了街道。
C1 noun /ˈspɪnstər/

spinster

未婚女性
Meaning
An unmarried woman, often one who is older and considered unlikely to marry
Example
The novel featured a kind-hearted spinster who cared for the village children.
小说中有一位心地善良的未婚女性，她照顾着村里的孩子们。
A2 verb /ˈmɪsɪŋ/

missing

失踪
Meaning
Being without or lacking; failing to be present or included.
Example
Many youths are missing economic opportunities.
许多年轻人错失了经济机会。
B1 adjective /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/

significant

重要的
Meaning
Sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention; noteworthy.
Example
Social media has a significant impact on relationships.
社交媒体对人际关系有重要影响。
C1 noun /krɛst/

crest

山顶
Meaning
the top of a hill, wave, or mountain; a symbol of identity
Example
The hikers reached the crest of the mountain at sunrise.
登山者在日出时达到了山顶。
B1 noun /ˌsaʊθˈiːst/

southeast

东南
Meaning
the direction that is between south and east; a region in that direction
Example
The city is located in the southeast of the country.
这座城市位于该国的东南部。
C2 noun /ˈæmjʊlət/

Amulet

护身符; 护符
Meaning
an ornament or small piece of jewelry thought to give protection against evil, danger, or disease
Example
She wore a silver amulet around her neck for good luck.
她戴着一条银色的护身符在脖子上祈求好运。
C1 verb /ˈweɪvər/

waver

动摇
Meaning
to become unsteady or indecisive; to hesitate or shake
Example
She began to waver in her decision to move abroad.
她开始在是否搬到国外的问题上动摇。
C1 adjective /ˈvɛrɪtəbl/

veritable

真实的
Meaning
used to emphasize that something is genuine or true
Example
The house was a veritable palace compared to ours.
这座房子与我们的相比，简直是座真正的宫殿。
B2 noun/adjective /ˈmɪnətʃər/ or /ˈmɪniətʃʊr/

miniature

微型版本
Meaning
a very small version of something; small in scale or size
Example
The artist created a miniature model of the castle.
艺术家制作了一个城堡的微型模型。
B2 adjective /ˈsel.jə.lər/

Cellular

细胞的
Meaning
relating to cells; consisting of cells; relating to mobile phone technology
Example
Cellular technology has revolutionized communication.
细胞技术已经彻底改变了通讯方式。
B1 noun /ˈkɔːlɪˌflaʊər/

Cauliflower

花椰菜
Meaning
white vegetable with a compact head of undeveloped flower buds
Example
Roasted cauliflower makes a delicious and healthy side dish.
烤花椰菜做成美味又健康的配菜。
C2 adjective /ˈfɒksi/

foxy

狡猾
Meaning
Clever, cunning, or attractive.
Example
He came up with a foxy plan to win the game.
他想出了一个狡猾的计划来赢得比赛。
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 adjective /əkˈsel.ə.reɪ.tɪd/

accelerated

加速的
Meaning
Happening or developing faster than usual.
Example
The project progressed at an accelerated pace.
该项目以加速的速度推进。
B2 adjective /rɪˈstrɪk.tɪd/

Restricted

有限制的或控制的；受限制的
Meaning
limited or controlled; subject to restrictions
Example
Access to this area is restricted to authorized personnel only.
进入此区域仅限授权人员。
B1 noun /ˈfɔːr.tʃən/

Fortune

运气; 财富; 命运
Meaning
chance or luck as an external, arbitrary force affecting human affairs; a large amount of money or assets
Example
He made his fortune by investing wisely in technology companies.
他通过明智地投资科技公司赚到了财富。
C1 noun səˌsɛp.təˈbɪl.ə.ti

susceptibility

易感性
Meaning
The quality of being likely to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing; vulnerability.
Example
High susceptibility to infections requires extra care.
对感染的高易感性需要额外的护理。
B2 verb ɪˈmɜːdʒɪz

emerges

浮现
Meaning
To come forth, appear, or arise from something
Example
A major health crisis emerges from pollution.
一个重大的健康危机从污染中浮现。
C2 verb /ˈɡɑːɡəl/

goggle

睁大眼睛看
Meaning
to stare with wide open eyes, often in surprise or wonder
Example
The tourists goggled at the tall skyscrapers.
游客们惊讶地盯着高耸的摩天大楼。
B2 noun /kəˈlɪʒ.ən/

Collision

碰撞; 冲突
Meaning
an instance of one moving object hitting violently against another; a conflict of opposing ideas or interests
Example
The collision between two cars caused a major traffic jam.
两辆车之间的碰撞造成了严重的交通堵塞。
B2 noun /ˈɜː.dʒən.si/

Urgency

紧急
Meaning
the quality of requiring immediate action or attention; pressing importance
Example
The urgency of the situation required immediate medical attention.
情况的紧急性要求立即的医疗关注。
C1 noun ɪnˈsɒl.vən.si

insolvency

破产
Meaning
The state of being unable to pay debts owed; bankruptcy.
Example
The company declared insolvency after years of losses.
公司在多年的亏损后宣布破产。
B1 noun /raɪs ˈkʊkər/

Rice cooker

电饭煲
Meaning
an electric appliance designed to cook rice automatically
Example
The rice cooker automatically switches off when the rice is perfectly cooked.
当米饭煮得刚好时，电饭煲会自动关闭。
C1 verb /sɪndʒ/

singe

轻微燃烧
Meaning
To burn something superficially or lightly, especially at the edges.
Example
The fire singed his eyebrows.
火焰烧焦了他的眉毛。
C1 verb, noun /mʊər/

moor

停泊 / 开阔的土地
Meaning
As a verb: to tie a ship so that it stays in place. As a noun: open, uncultivated land.
Example
The sailors moored the ship at the dock.
水手们把船停泊在码头。
C2 adjective /tɛnˈdɛnʃəs/

tendentious

偏见的
Meaning
Expressing or promoting a particular cause or point of view, often biased.
Example
The article was criticized for its tendentious tone.
这篇文章因其偏见的语气而受到批评。
C1 noun /ˈlɔːsuːt/

lawsuit

诉讼
Meaning
a legal case brought to a court of law by one person against another
Example
The company faced a lawsuit over false advertising.
公司因虚假广告而面临诉讼。
B1 noun /məˈkænɪk/

mechanic

机械师
Meaning
a person who repairs and maintains machines or vehicles
Example
The mechanic fixed the engine in less than an hour.
机械师在不到一个小时的时间内修好了引擎。
B2 noun/verb /ˈbʌfər/

buffer

缓冲器 / 吸收冲击
Meaning
Something that lessens or absorbs the impact of a shock; to act as a protective barrier.
Example
The organization acts as a buffer between workers and management.
该组织在工人和管理层之间充当缓冲区。
B2 adjective /ʌnˌkənˈfɜːmd/

Unconfirmed

未确认; 未验证;
Meaning
not confirmed as true or definite; not verified or substantiated
Example
The report remains unconfirmed until we receive official verification.
报告在我们收到官方验证之前保持未确认状态。
C1 adjective /praɪˈmiːvəl/

primeval

原始
Meaning
Relating to the earliest ages in history; ancient and primitive.
Example
The explorers ventured into the primeval forest untouched by humans.
探险者进入了未曾被人类触及的原始森林。
C1 noun /mɪˈlɛniəm/

millennium

千年
Meaning
a period of one thousand years; often used to mark an anniversary
Example
The year 2000 was celebrated as the beginning of a new millennium.
2000年被庆祝为新千年的开始。
B1 noun /pruːf/

proof

证据
Meaning
evidence or argument establishing a fact or the truth of a statement
Example
The detective presented proof of the suspect's guilt.
侦探提供了嫌疑人有罪的证据。
B1 noun /rɪsk/

Risk

风险
Meaning
a situation involving exposure to danger; the possibility of something bad happening
Example
Taking this investment carries a high risk of losing money.
进行这项投资存在高风险可能会损失资金。
C2 noun /rɪˈpʌɡ.nəns/

repugnance

厌恶
Meaning
intense disgust or strong aversion towards something
Example
She felt deep repugnance at the cruelty of the act.
她对这个行为的残忍感到深深的厌恶。
C2 adjective /ˈtriːzənəbl/

treasonable

叛国的
Meaning
Relating to or involving the crime of treason.
Example
The general was accused of treasonable conduct.
将军因叛国行为而被指控。
C1 adjective /dæft/

daft

愚蠢
Meaning
Silly or foolish.
Example
It was a daft idea to go hiking without water.
没有水去远足是一个愚蠢的想法。
B2 noun /ˈkʌmbæk/

comeback

东山再起
Meaning
A return to a former status or success after a period of decline.
Example
The singer made a remarkable comeback after years of silence.
歌手在沉默多年后取得了显著的东山再起。
B2 adjective /ænˈdʒelɪk/

angelic

天使般的
Meaning
Like or characteristic of an angel; pure, kind, or innocent.
Example
The child had an angelic smile.
那个孩子有一个天使般的微笑。
B1 noun ˈɪmpækt

impact

影响
Meaning
A strong effect or influence; the action of one object coming forcibly into contact with another.
Example
The decision had great impact.
这个决定产生了巨大影响。
C2 noun /klɛərˈvɔɪəns/

clairvoyance

通灵
Meaning
the supposed ability to perceive events beyond normal sensory contact; psychic insight
Example
She claimed to have clairvoyance and predicted the future.
她声称自己有通灵能力，并预言了未来。
C2 adjective /ˌæk.si.əˈmæt.ɪk/

axiomatic

自明的，显然无需证明的真理
Meaning
Self-evident, obviously true without need for proof
Example
It is axiomatic that hard work leads to success.
努力工作是自明的，成功将随之而来。
B2 noun /laɪm/

Lime

青柠
Meaning
a small green citrus fruit with acidic juice
Example
Add a slice of lime to your drink.
在你的饮料中加入一片青柠。
C1 adjective /ˈɡruːsəm/

gruesome

可怕
Meaning
Causing horror or disgust.
Example
The police discovered a gruesome crime scene.
警方发现了一个可怕的犯罪现场。
B1 noun /ˈɡrænd.tʃaɪld/

grandchild

孙子或孙女
Meaning
the child of one's son or daughter
Example
They love spending time with their grandchild on weekends.
他们喜欢在周末和他们的孙子或孙女一起度过时光。
A2 adjective /ˈbeɪ.sɪk/

Basic

基本的; 基础的;
Meaning
fundamental; essential; forming the foundation or starting point
Example
Learning basic English grammar is essential for beginners.
学习基本英语语法对初学者来说是必不可少的。
C2 verb /flɛdʒ/

fledge

飞翔
Meaning
To develop wing feathers large enough for flight; to bring up until able to fly.
Example
The young birds will fledge in a few weeks.
年轻的鸟将在几周内学会飞行。
C2 adjective /ˈræŋ.kər.əs/

rancorous

充满怨恨的
Meaning
Characterized by bitterness or resentment.
Example
Their rancorous debate lasted for hours.
他们充满怨恨的辩论持续了几个小时。
C1 adverb /əˈtroʊʃəsli/

atrociously

极其糟糕地
Meaning
in a very cruel, shocking, or extremely bad manner
Example
The service at the restaurant was atrociously slow.
这家餐馆的服务慢得极其糟糕。
A2 verb /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/

introduce

介绍
Meaning
to present someone; to bring in for the first time
Example
Let me introduce you to my friend.
让我介绍你给我的朋友。
A2 noun /ˈdraɪ.vər/

Driver

司机
Meaning
a person who operates a motor vehicle
Example
The taxi driver knew all the shortcuts through the busy city.
出租车司机知道通过繁忙城市的所有捷径。
B1 noun /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɒnɪks/

electronics

电子学
Meaning
the branch of physics and technology dealing with circuits and devices using transistors, microchips, and other components
Example
He studied electronics at university.
他在大学学习电子学。
C2 noun /ˈdɛftnəs/

deftness

灵巧
Meaning
Skillfulness and quickness in action or thought.
Example
Her deftness with words impressed the audience.
她在言辞上的灵巧令观众印象深刻。
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。
C2 noun /ˈɛlɪdʒi/

elegy

挽歌
Meaning
A poem or song expressing sorrow, especially for someone who has died.
Example
The poet wrote an elegy for his late friend.
诗人为他已故的朋友写了一首挽歌。
B2 verb /reɪn/

reign

统治
Meaning
to rule as a king or queen; to be dominant
Example
The queen reigned for over sixty years.
女王统治了超过六十年。
A2 verb /wɛr/

wear

穿戴
Meaning
to have clothing or accessories on one's body
Example
She likes to wear bright colors.
她喜欢穿亮色的衣服。
B2 noun ˈmaɪl.stəʊn

milestone

里程碑
Meaning
An important event or stage in the development, progress, or history of something.
Example
This discovery is a milestone in biotechnology.
这个发现是生物技术中的一个里程碑。
B1 adverb /pɑːrˈtɪkjʊləli/

particularly

特别地
Meaning
to a higher degree than is usual or expected
Example
She is particularly fond of Italian food.
她特别喜欢意大利菜。
C1 noun /ˈmeɪ.trɪks/

matrix

矩阵, 结构
Meaning
An environment or structure in which something develops; also a mathematical array of numbers.
Example
The cultural matrix shaped his worldview.
文化矩阵塑造了他的世界观。
B2 adjective /ˈnoʊ.ɪŋ/

Knowing

知道; 敏锐; 狡猾;
Meaning
showing awareness or understanding; perceptive; shrewd
Example
She gave him a knowing smile when he mentioned the secret.
她提到秘密时，给了他一个会心的微笑。
C2 noun /ˌθiːəˈloʊdʒən/

theologian

神学家
Meaning
A person who studies or is an expert in theology.
Example
Theologians often debate complex questions of faith and morality.
神学家们经常就信仰和道德的复杂问题展开辩论。
B2 verb /ˈdɛdɪkeɪt/

dedicate

奉献
Meaning
to devote time, effort, or oneself to a particular purpose or person
Example
She dedicated her life to helping the poor.
她献出了自己的生命来帮助穷人。
C2 adjective /luːd/

lewd

猥亵
Meaning
Sexually offensive, obscene, or vulgar.
Example
He was arrested for making lewd remarks in public.
他因在公共场合发表猥亵言论而被捕。
C1 noun /ɪˈnɔːrmɪti/

enormity

巨大性
Meaning
The extreme scale, seriousness, or extent of something perceived as bad or morally wrong.
Example
The enormity of the crime shocked the entire community.
犯罪的巨大性震惊了整个社区。
C1 noun /sɛˈseɪʃən/

cessation

停止
Meaning
The fact or process of ending or being brought to an end.
Example
There was a temporary cessation of hostilities.
敌对行动暂时停止。
B2 verb /ʌpˈhoʊld/

uphold

维护
Meaning
to maintain or support a principle, law, or decision
Example
The judge promised to uphold justice at all costs.
法官承诺不惜一切代价维护正义。
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 /ˈlɪtərəl/

littoral

沿海的
Meaning
Related to or situated on the shore of the sea or a lake.
Example
The littoral zone is home to many unique marine species.
沿海地区是许多独特海洋物种的栖息地。
C1 noun /ˌsɛlf əˌfɜːˈmeɪʃən/

self-affirmation

自我肯定
Meaning
The practice of affirming one's own worthiness and value as an individual.
Example
Daily self-affirmation can boost your confidence.
每日自我肯定可以增强你的自信。
B2 noun prəˈɡreʃ.ən

progression

进展
Meaning
The process of developing or moving gradually towards a more advanced state.
Example
Progression in technology drives innovation.
技术的进展推动了创新。
C1 noun /fæd/

fad

短暂流行的时尚，趋势
Meaning
a temporary fashion or trend; a short-lived craze
Example
The new diet became a popular fad among teenagers.
新的饮食成了青少年中的短暂流行趋势。
A2 noun/verb /kɔːz/

cause

原因 / 造成
Meaning
a person or thing that gives rise to an action, phenomenon, or condition; to make something happen
Example
The heavy rain caused flooding in the city.
大雨造成了城市的洪水。
C1 noun /spæt/

spat

小争吵
Meaning
a short, petty quarrel or argument
Example
They had a brief spat about who should do the dishes.
他们就谁应该洗碗发生了一个小争吵。
B2 verb /ˈspɛkjʊˌleɪt/

speculate

投机 / 投资
Meaning
To form a theory or guess without firm evidence; to invest in stocks, property, etc. hoping for profit.
Example
Experts speculate that the company may expand into new markets.
专家推测公司可能会扩展到新市场。
B1 noun /ˈtæblət/

tablet

Meaning
a small flat computer or a small solid dose of medicine
Example
She took a tablet to relieve her headache.
B2 noun /ˈwɪzərd/

Wizard

巫师
Meaning
a man who is supposed to have magical powers; a person who is very skilled in a particular area
Example
The wizard performed amazing magic tricks.
那位巫师展示了惊人的魔术。
C1 adjective /ˈpoʊləraɪzd/

polarized

极化的
Meaning
divided into two sharply contrasting groups or opinions
Example
The debate polarized the community on the issue of climate change.
辩论使社区在气候变化问题上分裂。
A1 adjective /fɜːrst/

first

第一
Meaning
coming before all others in time, order, or importance
Example
She was the first to arrive at the meeting.
她是第一个到达会议的人。
C2 noun /ˈɡræfaɪt/

graphite

石墨
Meaning
a soft, black form of carbon used in pencils and as a lubricant
Example
The artist sketched the portrait using a graphite pencil.
艺术家用石墨铅笔勾画了肖像。