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C1 adjective /ˌɔːrθəˈpiːdɪk/

orthopedic

与骨骼或肌肉畸形的矫正有关
Meaning
Relating to the correction of deformities of bones or muscles.
Example
She visited an orthopedic surgeon for her back pain.
她因为背痛去看了骨科医生。
B2 noun /əˌdæptəˈbɪləti/

adaptability

适应性
Meaning
The quality of being able to adjust to new conditions or circumstances
Example
Adaptability to changing environments is crucial in business.
适应不断变化的环境在商业中至关重要。
A2 verb /əˈtend/

attend

参加
Meaning
to be present at; to give attention to; to take care of
Example
I will attend the conference next week.
我下周会参加会议。
C2 verb /ˈpʌlvəraɪz/

pulverize

粉碎
Meaning
To crush or grind something into a fine powder; to completely defeat or destroy.
Example
The machine can pulverize stones into dust.
机器可以将石头粉碎成灰尘。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈvɪdiəs/

invidious

引起嫉妒的
Meaning
likely to arouse resentment, envy, or anger in others
Example
The manager's invidious remarks created tension among the employees.
经理的嫉妒言论在员工中间造成了紧张气氛。
C1 noun dɪˈfleɪʃən

deflation

通货紧缩
Meaning
Reduction of the general level of prices in an economy.
Example
Deflation often leads to decreased consumer spending.
通货紧缩往往导致消费者支出减少。
B1 noun /ˈæl.ɪ.ɡeɪ.tər/

Alligator

短吻鳄
Meaning
a large reptile similar to a crocodile but with a shorter, wider head
Example
The alligator basked in the sun on the riverbank.
短吻鳄在河岸上晒太阳。
C2 noun /prɪˈfɜːrmənt/

preferment

晋升
Meaning
promotion or advancement in rank, position, or office
Example
He hoped for preferment in the government office.
他希望在政府办公室得到晋升。
C1 adjective /dɪˈfɛnsəbəl/

defensible

可防御的 / 合理的
Meaning
Capable of being protected against attack or criticism; justifiable.
Example
Her decision was legally defensible.
她的决定在法律上是可防御的。
C2 noun /ˈwɒrən/

warren

兔子洞的网络
Meaning
A network of interconnected rabbit burrows; also used metaphorically for a densely populated building or district.
Example
The old part of the city is a warren of narrow streets.
这座城市的老部分是一个狭窄街道的网络。
C1 noun, verb /spreɪn/

sprain

扭伤
Meaning
an injury to a joint in which the ligaments are stretched or torn
Example
She sprained her ankle while running in the park.
她在公园跑步时扭伤了脚踝。
B1 noun ˈtaɪmər

timer

定时器
Meaning
An automatic mechanism for activating a device at a preset time; a device that measures time intervals.
Example
He set the timer for 30 minutes to complete the task.
他把定时器设置为三十分钟以完成任务。
C1 noun sɪˈmɛntɪd ɡreɪv

cemented grave

水泥墓
Meaning
A grave that is constructed with cement for permanence.
Example
The cemented grave of the martyrs was seen near the river.
烈士的水泥墓被看见在河边。
C1 noun /rɪˌtæl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/

Retaliation

报复
Meaning
the action of returning a military attack; counterattack; revenge for an injury or wrong
Example
The country threatened retaliation against any act of aggression.
该国威胁对任何侵略行为进行报复。
B2 adjective /fɔːrˈsiːəbl/

foreseeable

可预见的
Meaning
Able to be predicted or expected in advance
Example
The company is unlikely to make changes in the foreseeable future.
公司不太可能在可预见的未来做出变化。
C1 adjective /prəˈhɪbɪtɪv/

prohibitive

过高的
Meaning
Too high or expensive to be affordable; serving to prevent or discourage action.
Example
The cost of the medication is prohibitive for many families.
药物的费用对于许多家庭来说是过高的。
B2 noun, verb /ˈrætəl/

rattle

嘎啦作响；拨浪鼓
Meaning
to make a rapid series of short, sharp sounds; a device or object that makes such a sound
Example
The loose window began to rattle in the strong wind.
在强风中，松动的窗户嘎啦作响。
B2 noun /ˈkɒləni/

colony

殖民地
Meaning
a territory or community controlled by another country or group of people
Example
India was once a British colony.
印度曾是英国的殖民地。
C1 verb /ˈɪtəreɪt/

iterate

迭代
Meaning
To repeat a process or statement, often to improve or refine.
Example
The software team will iterate the design until it meets user needs.
软件团队将反复迭代设计，直到满足用户需求。
C1 adjective /ˌhɑːrdˈhɑːrtɪd/

hard-hearted

冷酷无情
Meaning
showing no kindness or sympathy; cruel
Example
The landlord was hard-hearted and refused to help the poor family.
房东是个冷酷无情的人，拒绝帮助贫困家庭。
B1 noun /kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃən/

consideration

幸福
Meaning
careful thought or attention to something before making a decision
Example
After much consideration, she accepted the job offer.
当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰她的幸福。
C1 noun /mɪˈtrɒp.ə.lɪs/

Metropolis

大都市
Meaning
A very large city, especially the main city of a country or region
Example
New York is a bustling metropolis with millions of residents.
纽约是一个繁忙的大都市，拥有数百万居民。
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrkwɪzɪt raɪt/

perquisiteperquisiteright

额外福利的权利
Meaning
a legal right to certain benefits or privileges associated with a job or office
Example
The judge enjoyed certain perquisite rights attached to his position.
法官享受了与其职位相关的某些额外福利。
B2 adjective /dɪˈvɔːrst/

divorced

离婚
Meaning
No longer married because the marriage has been legally dissolved.
Example
She has been divorced for five years.
她已经离婚五年了。
C1 adjective ˈfɔːr.mɪ.də.bəl

formidable

强大的
Meaning
Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable.
Example
The boxer was a formidable opponent in the ring.
那名拳击手是拳台上一个强大的对手。
C1 noun /ədˈhɪərənt/

adherent

追随者
Meaning
a person who supports or follows a particular belief, cause, or leader
Example
He is a strong adherent of democratic values.
他是民主价值观的坚定追随者。
C1 noun /ˈrɪɡər/

rigor

严格
Meaning
strictness, severity, or demanding conditions
Example
The training was carried out with great rigor.
培训以极大的严格性进行。
B2 noun /ˈdræɡ.ən.flaɪ/

Dragon-fly

蜻蜓
Meaning
a large insect with four transparent wings that lives near water
Example
The dragonfly hovered over the pond.
蜻蜓在池塘上方盘旋。
B2 verb /prəˈhɪbɪt/

prohibit

禁止
Meaning
to forbid something by law, rule, or other authority
Example
The law prohibits smoking in public places.
法律禁止在公共场所吸烟。
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。
B1 noun /ˈmiːdiəm/

medium

媒介
Meaning
A means or channel of communication, expression, or artistic work.
Example
Television is a powerful medium for spreading information.
电视是传播信息的强大媒介。
A2 noun /ˈpækɪdʒ/

package

包裹
Meaning
a container or wrapping in which something is packed
Example
He received a package in the mail.
他收到了一份包裹。
C2 adjective /ˈdjuːtiəs/

duteous

尽责的
Meaning
dutiful; obedient and respectful
Example
The duteous child always followed her parents’ instructions.
这个尽责的孩子总是遵循父母的指示。
B1 noun ˈkʌrənsi

currency

货币
Meaning
A system of money in general use in a particular country; the fact or quality of being generally accepted or in use.
Example
Dual currency systems were proposed.
提议了双货币系统。
B2 verb /ɪˈvæljueɪt/

evaluate

评估
Meaning
To assess or judge the value, quality, or significance of something.
Example
The teacher will evaluate the students’ projects tomorrow.
老师明天将评估学生的项目。
C1 adjective /prɪˈzʌmp.tʃu.əs/

presumptuous

自负的
Meaning
Overconfident, rude, or taking liberties without permission.
Example
It was presumptuous of him to make that decision without consulting others.
他在没有征求他人意见的情况下做出决定，显得非常自负。
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。
C2 verb /ˈɪntərˌdɪkt/

interdict

禁止
Meaning
to prohibit or forbid something by authoritative order, often by law or decree
Example
The court moved to interdict the sale of the illegal goods.
法院决定禁止销售非法商品。
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。
C2 verb /ˈɛnərˌveɪt/

enervate

使虚弱
Meaning
To weaken or drain someone of strength or vitality.
Example
The long hours of work enervated him.
长期的工作使他感到虚弱。
B2 verb /ˈɔːdɪt/

audit

审计
Meaning
to examine and verify financial records or accounts officially
Example
The accountant will audit the company's books next month.
会计师将在下个月审计公司的账目。
C1 noun /ˈroʊ.lɪŋ bɔːrd/

Rolling board

擀面板
Meaning
a flat wooden or marble surface used for rolling out dough
Example
She placed the dough on the rolling board.
她把面团放在了擀面板上。
C1 noun ˈmæŋɡroʊv ˈfɒrɪst

Mangrove Forest

红树林
Meaning
A coastal forest ecosystem characterized by salt-tolerant trees and shrubs that grow in intertidal zones.
Example
Sundarbans is the world's largest mangrove forest.
孙达班是世界上最大的红树林。
C1 noun /ˈtriːtɪs/

treatise

论文
Meaning
a formal and systematic written work dealing with a subject in detail
Example
He wrote a treatise on modern economic theory.
他写了一篇关于现代经济理论的论文。
C1 verb /ˈdɛprɪˌkeɪt/

deprecate

贬低
Meaning
to express disapproval of something
Example
The teacher deprecated the use of slang in academic essays.
老师批评在学术论文中使用俚语。
B2 noun /ˈdaɪ.vər/

Diver

潜水员
Meaning
a type of water bird that dives underwater to catch fish
Example
The diver disappeared beneath the surface to catch a fish.
潜水员消失在水面下去捕捉一条鱼。
C1 noun /ˈziːnɪθ/

zenith

天顶
Meaning
The time at which something is most powerful or successful; the highest point.
Example
Her career reached its zenith in the late 1990s.
她的事业在1990年代末达到了天顶。
B2 verb /dɒdʒ/

dodge

躲避
Meaning
to move quickly to one side to avoid something; to avoid dealing with something cleverly or dishonestly
Example
The boxer managed to dodge his opponent's punch.
拳击手成功躲开了对手的拳头。
C1 noun /ˈɡʌnˌpaʊdər/

Gunpowder

火药
Meaning
explosive powder used in guns and fireworks
Example
Gunpowder was invented in ancient China.
火药是在古代中国发明的。
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.
B1 noun /tʃuˈɪʃ.ən/

tuition

学费
Meaning
the fee for instruction or teaching, typically at a school or university
Example
The tuition for the college has increased this year.
今年大学的学费上涨了。
C1 verb /aʊtˈwɪt/

outwit

智胜
Meaning
to defeat or gain an advantage over someone by being more clever or cunning
Example
The fox managed to outwit the hunters.
狐狸成功地智胜了猎人。
C1 verb /fɔrˈstɔl/

forestall

提前预防
Meaning
to prevent by acting in advance; to anticipate and counter
Example
They forestalled the crisis by taking immediate action.
他们通过立即行动避免了危机。
C1 noun /kɑːrˈtɒɡrəfi/

cartography

制图学
Meaning
The science or practice of drawing maps.
Example
She studied cartography at university to learn how to design maps.
她在大学学习制图学，以便学会设计地图。
C2 noun /ˈhjuːməs/

humus

腐殖土
Meaning
The dark, organic material in soil formed from decayed plants and animals.
Example
The gardener enriched the soil with humus to improve plant growth.
园丁将腐殖土混入土壤中以促进植物生长。
C1 noun ˈpɛd.ə.ɡɒ.dʒi

pedagogy

教育学
Meaning
The method and practice of teaching, especially as an academic subject or theoretical concept.
Example
Modern pedagogy focuses on student-centered learning.
现代教育学注重以学生为中心的学习。
C2 adjective /ˌʌnpriːpəˈzɛsɪŋ/

unprepossessing

不吸引人
Meaning
not attractive or appealing in appearance
Example
Despite his unprepossessing looks, he was very kind and intelligent.
尽管他的外貌不吸引人，他还是非常友善和聪明。
B1 adjective /ʌnˈwɒn.tɪd/

Unwanted

不受欢迎的
Meaning
not desired or welcome; not wanted
Example
He felt like an unwanted guest at the meeting.
他在会议上觉得自己像个不受欢迎的客人。
A1 noun /ˈsæləd/

salad

沙拉
Meaning
a dish consisting of various ingredients, typically including vegetables, which are usually mixed with a dressing
Example
She made a fresh salad with lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers.
她用生菜、番茄和黄瓜做了一个新鲜的沙拉。
B2 adjective /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntl/

fundamental

Meaning
forming a necessary base or core; of central importance
Example
Honesty is a fundamental principle of good leadership.
C2 noun /əˈbeɪəns/

abeyance

暂时中止
Meaning
a state of temporary suspension or inactivity
Example
The project was held in abeyance until funds became available.
该项目已暂停，直到资金可用。
C2 adjective /ˈrɛɡnənt/

regnant

在位
Meaning
Reigning; currently holding power, authority, or dominance.
Example
The regnant queen introduced several reforms during her reign.
在位的女王在她的统治期间进行了几项改革。
B1 adjective ˈsen.sɪ.tɪv

sensitive

敏感
Meaning
Quick to detect or respond to slight changes, signals, or influences.
Example
Sensitive systems require precise handling.
敏感的系统需要精确的处理。
A1 pronoun /ðɛər/

their

他们的
Meaning
belonging to or associated with the people or things previously mentioned
Example
Their house is on the corner.
他们的房子在角落里。
B1 adjective /ˈtʃɑːr.mɪŋ/

charming

迷人
Meaning
Very pleasing or delightful in a way that attracts people.
Example
The village is full of charming little houses.
这个村庄充满了迷人的小房子。
C2 noun /ˈvɪtəlz/

victuals

食品
Meaning
Food or provisions, especially for human consumption.
Example
The travelers packed enough victuals for their long journey.
旅行者为他们的长途旅行打包了足够的食物。
B2 noun /ˈfɪʃ.ɪŋ/

phishing

通过欺诈手段窃取信息
Meaning
The fraudulent practice of sending emails purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information.
Example
Phishing emails often trick people into revealing passwords.
钓鱼邮件通常会欺骗他人泄露密码。
B2 noun ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən

limitation

限制
Meaning
A limiting rule or circumstance; a restriction on the size or amount of something permissible.
Example
Limitation in data affects policy-making decisions.
数据的限制影响政策决策。
B2 verb /fliː/

flee

逃跑
Meaning
To run away from danger or a threatening situation.
Example
The villagers had to flee during the flood.
村民们在洪水期间不得不逃离。
C2 adjective /ˈɪnfəntaɪl/

infantile

婴儿式
Meaning
characteristic of an infant; childish
Example
His infantile behavior embarrassed everyone at the meeting.
他那种婴儿式的行为让会议上的每个人都感到尴尬。
C1 noun /ˈɡlædiˌeɪtər/

gladiator

角斗士
Meaning
A man trained to fight in public contests in ancient Rome.
Example
The gladiator fought bravely in the arena.
角斗士勇敢地在竞技场中作战。
C1 verb /ˈhɔːrɪfaɪ/

horrify

使恐惧
Meaning
to fill with horror; to shock or disgust greatly
Example
The violent scene horrified the audience.
暴力的场面使观众感到恐惧。
A2 noun /ˈwɒʃ.ɪŋ məˌʃiːn/

Washing machine

洗衣机
Meaning
a machine for washing clothes and other textiles
Example
The washing machine broke down and needs repair.
洗衣机坏了，需要修理。
A2 noun /ˈʌn.jən/

Onion

洋葱
Meaning
a round vegetable with a strong taste and smell, made up of many layers
Example
I need to chop some onions for the curry recipe.
我需要切一些洋葱来做咖喱菜谱。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈstɪntɪŋ/

unstinting

慷慨的
Meaning
given generously without holding back
Example
She received unstinting support from her family.
她从家人那里得到了慷慨的支持。
A2 verb /voʊt/

vote

投票
Meaning
to make a choice in an election; to express preference
Example
Citizens vote to choose their representatives.
公民投票选举他们的代表。
C1 verb/noun /ˈkwɪbəl/

quibble

Meaning
To argue or raise objections about a trivial matter; a petty objection.
Example
They quibbled over who should pay the bill.
C1 verb /ˈdæŋɡəl/

dangle

悬挂
Meaning
to hang loosely or swing freely
Example
The keys dangled from his belt.
钥匙从他的腰带上悬挂。
C2 adjective /aɪˈtɪnərənt/

itinerant

流动的
Meaning
Traveling from place to place, especially for work or duty.
Example
The itinerant teacher moved from village to village to educate children.
这位流动的教师从一个村庄到另一个村庄，教育孩子们。
C1 adjective /ˈfɪs.kəl/

fiscal

财政的
Meaning
Relating to government revenue, especially taxes, or public money management.
Example
The government introduced new fiscal policies to control inflation.
政府推出了新的财政政策来控制通货膨胀。
B2 adjective /ˈstɑː.ri/

Starry

星光灿烂的; 闪亮的;
Meaning
full of stars; shining like stars; relating to stars
Example
We enjoyed the starry night sky while camping in the mountains.
我们在山区露营时，享受着星光灿烂的夜空。
C1 adjective /əˈkʌlt/

occult

奥秘的
Meaning
Relating to mysterious, supernatural, or magical powers and practices.
Example
She had always been fascinated by the occult and its hidden knowledge.
她一直对奥科尔特及其隐藏的知识感到着迷。
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 /ˌjuːnɪˈtɛəriən/

unitarian

一神论者
Meaning
A person who believes that God exists as one entity rather than as a Trinity; a member of a religious denomination that emphasizes individual freedom of belief.
Example
The Unitarian church is known for its inclusive and open-minded approach.
一神论教会以其包容和开放的思想方式而闻名。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈɡreɪnd/

engrained

根深蒂固，难以改变
Meaning
Firmly fixed or established; difficult to change.
Example
Cultural practices are often deeply engrained in the fabric of society.
文化习俗常常深深植根于社会的结构中。
C2 adjective /ˈplɛntɪəs/

plenteous

丰富
Meaning
existing in great quantity; abundant
Example
The harvest was plenteous, providing enough food for the entire village.
收成丰富，为整个村庄提供了足够的食物。
B1 verb /stæmp/

stamp

Meaning
To bring down (one's foot) heavily on the ground; to imprint a mark or seal.
Example
She stamped her foot in frustration.
B2 adjective /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/

favorable

有利的
Meaning
expressing approval or support; advantageous
Example
The weather conditions were favorable for the outdoor event.
天气条件对户外活动很有利。
B2 noun /ˈreɪ.zər/

Razor

剃须刀
Meaning
a sharp-edged instrument used for shaving hair from the skin
Example
He shaved his beard with a sharp razor.
他用一把锋利的剃须刀刮胡子。
C2 noun /ˈmʌskɪt/

musket

一种古老的火枪
Meaning
a type of long gun used in the past, especially by infantry soldiers
Example
The soldiers carried muskets into the battlefield.
士兵们带着火枪走进了战场。
C1 noun ˌmɛtə ˈmɔːfəsɪs

metamorphosis

蜕变
Meaning
A change of the form or nature of a thing or person into a completely different one, by natural or supernatural means.
Example
The company's metamorphosis from a small startup to a global leader was remarkable.
这家公司的蜕变从一家小型初创公司成长为全球领导者，令人瞩目。
C2 noun /ˌpriːdɪˈlɛkʃən/

predilection

偏好
Meaning
A strong liking or preference for something.
Example
She has a predilection for classical music.
她有一个偏好，喜欢古典音乐。
B1 adverb /ˈprɒpərli/

properly

正确地
Meaning
in the correct or suitable manner
Example
He performed the task properly to avoid mistakes.
他为了避免错误，正确地完成了任务。
C2 adjective /ɔːˈrɪfərəs/

auriferous

含金的
Meaning
Containing or producing gold.
Example
The miners discovered an auriferous vein in the mountains.
矿工在山中发现了一个含金的矿脉。
B1 adverb /ˈwaɪdli/

widely

广泛地
Meaning
to a great extent or degree
Example
The news of his promotion spread widely across the company.
他晋升的消息在公司内广泛传播。
C2 noun /mɛnˈdæsəti/

mendacity

虚伪
Meaning
the tendency to be untruthful; dishonesty
Example
The journalist exposed the mendacity of the officials.
记者揭露了官员的虚伪。
B2 noun ˌvɛntɪˈleɪʃən

ventilation

通风
Meaning
The provision of fresh air to a room, building, etc.
Example
Proper ventilation is essential for maintaining air quality.
良好的通风对于保持空气质量至关重要。
C2 noun /ˈkjuːbeb ˈpepər/

Cubeb Pepper

胡椒柯贝贝
Meaning
aromatic spice with a slightly bitter taste and cooling aftertaste
Example
Cubeb pepper is used in traditional Indonesian cuisine.
胡椒柯贝贝用于传统的印度尼西亚菜肴。
C1 noun /ˌɪnkoʊˈhɪrəns/

incoherence

不一致
Meaning
The quality of being unclear, confused, or lacking logical connection.
Example
His speech was full of incoherence and difficult to follow.
他的演讲充满了不一致，难以跟随。
B2 noun pərˈsɛpʃən

perception

感知，理解
Meaning
The ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses
Example
Our perception of the situation was shaped by our prior experiences.
我们对局势的感知是由我们的先前经验塑造的。
B2 adverb /ˈdɛspərətli/

desperately

绝望地
Meaning
in a way that shows despair or great need
Example
He called for help desperately after the accident.
事故发生后，他绝望地呼叫帮助。
C2 noun əˈdrɔɪt.nəs

adroitness

灵巧
Meaning
Cleverness or skill, especially in using the hands or mind; skillful dexterity.
Example
His adroitness in negotiations secured the deal.
他在谈判中的灵巧确保了交易。
B2 noun /ˈhɑːr.bər/

Harbour

港口
Meaning
a place on the coast where vessels may find shelter; a place of safety or refuge
Example
The fishing boats returned safely to the harbour before the storm hit the coastline.
渔船在风暴袭击海岸之前安全地回到了港口。
C1 noun /ˈheɪvən/

haven

避风港
Meaning
a safe place or shelter
Example
The library became a haven for students during exams.
图书馆在考试期间成为了学生们的避风港。
C1 verb /ˈkæptɪveɪt/

captivate

迷住，吸引
Meaning
to attract and hold the interest of; to charm or fascinate
Example
Her beautiful voice captivated the audience.
她美丽的声音迷住了观众。
C1 noun /rɪˈteɪnər/

retainer

预付款 / 固定器
Meaning
a fee paid in advance to secure someone's services, or a device that holds something in place
Example
The lawyer asked for a retainer before taking the case.
律师在接案之前要求预付款。
C1 noun /brɪm/

Brim

边缘; 边沿
Meaning
the projecting edge of a hat; the edge or lip of something
Example
The wide brim of his hat protected him from the scorching sun.
他帽子宽大的边缘保护他免受炽热阳光的照射。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒəbl/

intelligible

Meaning
Able to be understood; clear enough to be comprehended.
Example
Her speech was barely intelligible over the noise.
B2 verb /ʃriːk/

shriek

尖叫
Meaning
to make a loud, high-pitched cry
Example
She shrieked when she saw the spider.
她看到蜘蛛时尖叫了。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈrɪəl/

unreal

不真实的
Meaning
not real or not based on reality; exaggerated or imaginary
Example
The experience felt unreal after the sudden news.
突如其来的消息后，这种经历感觉不真实。
C2 noun /ˈdʒes.tər/

Jester

小丑; 愚人
Meaning
a professional joker or fool at a medieval court; someone who jokes a lot
Example
The court jester entertained the king with witty remarks and amusing tricks.
宫廷小丑用机智的评论和有趣的把戏娱乐国王。
C2 noun /ˈætəvɪzəm/

atavism

返祖现象
Meaning
The recurrence of traits or characteristics from a remote ancestor.
Example
The scientist noted atavism in the child’s physical features.
科学家在孩子的生理特征中观察到返祖现象。
C2 noun /ˌbaɪ.oʊ.rɪˌmiː.diˈeɪ.ʃən/

bioremediation

生物修复
Meaning
The use of living organisms to neutralize or remove environmental contaminants.
Example
Bioremediation helps remove toxins from polluted soil.
生物修复帮助清除污染土壤中的毒素。
A2 verb /kəˈnɛkt/

connect

连接
Meaning
To join or fasten together; to establish a link or relationship.
Example
Social media helps us connect with others.
社交媒体帮助我们与他人连接。
A1 preposition/adverb/conjunction /bɪˈfɔːr/

before

之前
Meaning
At an earlier time; in front of in order or place.
Example
She arrived before the meeting started.
她在会议开始之前到达。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnrɪˈfaɪnd/

unrefined

未精炼的
Meaning
not processed or purified; lacking polish or sophistication
Example
The unrefined oil must be processed before it can be used as fuel.
未精炼的石油在用作燃料之前必须进行加工。
B1 noun /ˌkænsəˈleɪʃən/

cancellation

取消
Meaning
the act of stopping something that was planned or scheduled; the act of nullifying or invalidating something
Example
The airline announced the cancellation of several flights due to bad weather.
由于恶劣天气，航空公司宣布了航班取消。
B1 noun /rɪˈpleɪsmənt/

replacement

替代
Meaning
the act of substituting one thing or person for another
Example
She got a replacement for her damaged phone.
她为她损坏的手机找到了一个替代品。
C1 adjective /ˈhɔː.ti/

Haughty

傲慢的; 高傲的
Meaning
arrogantly superior and disdainful; showing excessive pride
Example
She gave him a haughty look and walked away.
她给了他一个傲慢的眼神，走开了。
C1 verb /dɪˈvɒlv/

devolve

移交
Meaning
To pass power, responsibility, or duties to another person or group.
Example
The responsibility will devolve on the new manager.
责任将转交给新经理。
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。