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C2 noun /ˌɒstɛnˈteɪʃən/

ostentation

炫耀
Meaning
excessive display of wealth or knowledge intended to attract admiration or envy
Example
The billionaire’s party was full of ostentation and luxury.
亿万富翁的派对充满了炫耀和奢华。
C1 noun /ˈmævərɪk/

maverick

特立独行的人
Meaning
An unorthodox or independent-minded person.
Example
The maverick scientist challenged established theories.
这位独立思考的科学家挑战了既定理论。
C2 adjective /ˈrɛkənˌsaɪləbl̩/

reconcilable

Meaning
Capable of being resolved or made consistent.
Example
Their differences are reconcilable with honest communication.
C1 adjective /ˌæntiˈsleɪvəri/

antislavery

反奴隶制
Meaning
Opposed to the practice or system of slavery.
Example
The antislavery movement gained momentum in the 19th century.
反奴隶制运动在19世纪获得了动力。
A2 noun /ˈsiː.nər.i/

Scenery

风景
Meaning
the natural features of a landscape; the painted background used on a theater stage
Example
The mountain scenery was breathtakingly beautiful.
山脉的风景令人叹为观止。
C1 adjective /ˌhaɪdroʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/

hydroelectric

水力发电
Meaning
Relating to or denoting the generation of electricity using flowing water.
Example
The country invested heavily in hydroelectric power plants.
该国在水力发电厂上进行了大量投资。
A2 verb /tʃɑːrdʒ/

charge

收费/指控
Meaning
to demand payment; to formally accuse; to rush forward aggressively
Example
The store charges extra for home delivery.
商店收取额外的家居配送费用。
C1 verb /ɪmˈpiːtʃ/

impeach

Meaning
To charge a public official with misconduct while in office.
Example
The parliament voted to impeach the president.
A2 verb /dɪˈpend/

depend

依赖
Meaning
to rely on someone or something for support
Example
Children depend on their parents for care.
孩子们依赖他们的父母照顾。
C1 verb /ˈdɪs.ɪ.peɪt/

dissipate

逐渐消失
Meaning
To disappear or cause to disappear gradually.
Example
The tension in the room slowly dissipated.
房间里的紧张气氛慢慢消失了。
C1 noun /dɪˈvaɪzər/

divisor

除数
Meaning
A number by which another number is divided.
Example
In the equation 12 ÷ 3, the number 3 is the divisor.
在方程式12 ÷ 3中，数字3是除数。
C1 noun /lɪˈkjʊər/

liqueur

甜酒
Meaning
A strong, sweet alcoholic drink flavored with fruits, herbs, or spices.
Example
She served a small glass of cherry liqueur after dinner.
她在晚餐后提供了一小杯樱桃利口酒。
B2 adjective /ˈɒp.ʃən.əl/

Optional

可选的
Meaning
not compulsory; left to choice
Example
Wearing a tie is optional for this event.
穿领带是这个活动的可选项。
C2 noun /ˈsʌfərəns/

sufferance

宽容
Meaning
patient endurance of pain, hardship, or delay; passive consent or tolerance
Example
He lived in poverty with quiet sufferance.
他在贫困中默默忍受着。
C1 noun /ˈtaɪ.rənt/

Tyrant

暴君
Meaning
a cruel and oppressive ruler; a person who exercises power in a harsh manner
Example
The people rebelled against the cruel tyrant.
人民反抗了残忍的暴君。
C2 adjective /bɪˈsɒtɪd/

besotted

沉迷的，痴迷的
Meaning
strongly infatuated or obsessed with someone or something
Example
He was completely besotted with her charm.
他完全沉迷于她的魅力。
A2 noun /dɪˈskʌʃən/

discussion

讨论
Meaning
The action or process of talking about something in order to reach a decision or share ideas.
Example
The project needs more discussion before moving forward.
该项目需要更多的讨论，然后才能继续进行。
B2 adjective /ˈpʌz.lɪŋ/

Puzzling

令人困惑的
Meaning
confusing; perplexing;
Example
The scientist found the results puzzling.
科学家发现的结果令人困惑。
C2 noun əˌdʌl.təˈreɪ.ʃən

adulteration

掺假
Meaning
The action of making something poorer in quality by the addition of another substance.
Example
Adulteration of food is a serious health risk.
食品掺假是一个严重的健康风险。
B2 adjective /ˈɡrædʒuˌeɪtɪd/

graduated

刻度 / 分级的
Meaning
Arranged in steps, levels, or stages; having completed a course of study and received a degree
Example
The scientist used a graduated cylinder to measure the liquid precisely.
科学家使用了一个刻度量筒来精确地测量液体。
C2 verb /ˈɔːreɪt/

orate

演讲
Meaning
To speak in a formal, often pompous manner
Example
He began to orate at the ceremony.
他在仪式上开始演讲。
C2 noun /ɪˈlɪksər/

elixir

灵药
Meaning
A magical or medicinal potion believed to cure illnesses or grant immortality.
Example
The old legend spoke of an elixir that could grant eternal youth.
古老的传说中提到了一个可以赋予永恒青春的灵药。
B2 verb /ˌriː.kənˈsɪd.ər/

reconsider

重新考虑
Meaning
to think about something again, especially to change a decision or opinion
Example
She decided to reconsider her decision about moving abroad.
她决定重新考虑她关于移居国外的决定。
B2 verb /ɪkˈsiːd/

exceed

超越
Meaning
to go beyond a limit or expectation
Example
The athlete exceeded everyone's expectations by winning the gold medal.
运动员通过赢得金牌超越了每个人的期望。
A1 verb /ˈstʌdi/

study

学习
Meaning
to learn about something; to examine carefully; to research
Example
I study mathematics every evening.
我每天晚上学习数学。
C1 noun ˌsɪs.təˈmæt.ɪk ˈstræt.ə.dʒi

systematic strategy

系统策略
Meaning
A methodical and organized plan or approach to achieve specific objectives.
Example
A systematic strategy was employed to achieve objectives.
采取了系统策略来实现目标。
C1 noun ˌpraɪ.vɪ.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

privatization

私有化
Meaning
The transfer of a business, industry, or service from public to private ownership and control.
Example
The privatization of state-owned companies increased efficiency.
国有企业的私有化提高了效率。
B1 abbreviation /ˌaɪˈiː/

ie

即
Meaning
That is to say; used to clarify or explain something more precisely.
Example
Many amphibians, i.e., frogs and salamanders, can live both in water and on land.
许多两栖动物，即青蛙和蝾螈，能够同时在水中和陆地上生活。
B2 verb /ˈdɪkteɪt/

dictate

口述
Meaning
to say words aloud for someone to write down; to give orders
Example
The boss dictates letters to his secretary.
老板给他的秘书口述信件。
A2 verb /rɪˈdjuːs/

reduce

减少
Meaning
to make smaller in size, amount, or degree; to decrease
Example
We need to reduce our expenses this month.
我们需要减少本月的开支。
B1 noun /ˈbæɡɪdʒ/

Baggage

行李; 个人物品;
Meaning
suitcases and bags containing personal belongings; past experiences or problems that affect behavior
Example
Please collect your baggage from the conveyor belt at the airport.
请从机场的传送带上取回您的行李。
C1 noun (plural) /ˈhɪntərlændz/

hinterlands

偏远地区
Meaning
Plural of hinterland; remote or less developed regions.
Example
Explorers traveled deep into the hinterlands of the country.
探险者深入到该国的偏远地区。
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。
A1 verb /sɔ/

saw

用锯子切
Meaning
to cut with a saw; to use a cutting tool
Example
The carpenter saws the wood into pieces.
木匠将木头切成小块。
B2 adjective /prəˈpoʊzd/

proposed

提议的
Meaning
suggested or put forward for consideration or discussion
Example
The proposed changes will improve the system.
提议的变更将改善系统。
C1 verb /ˈɛkstrəˌdaɪt/

extradite

引渡
Meaning
to hand over a person accused or convicted of a crime to another country or state
Example
The government agreed to extradite the fugitive to his home country.
政府同意将逃犯引渡到他的祖国。
B2 noun /stɪŋk/

Stink

臭味; 恶臭
Meaning
a strong unpleasant smell; bad odor
Example
The garbage created a terrible stink in the kitchen.
垃圾在厨房里产生了可怕的臭味。
B2 adjective /ˈfɪr.fəl/

fearful

害怕的
Meaning
feeling afraid or showing fear
Example
She was fearful of walking alone at night.
她害怕夜晚独自走路。
B2 noun ˈtreɪd.ɒf

trade-off

权衡
Meaning
A situation where accepting one advantage means giving up another benefit.
Example
There is always a trade-off between price and quality.
价格与质量之间总是有一个权衡。
B2 adverb /ˈhoʊli/

Wholly

完全; 完全地
Meaning
Entirely; completely; to the full extent
Example
I am wholly committed to this project.
我完全致力于这个项目。
A2 noun /pəˈluː.ʃən/

pollution

污染
Meaning
The presence in or introduction into the environment of a substance which has harmful or poisonous effects.
Example
Industrial pollution harms marine life.
工业污染对海洋生物有害。
C1 adjective /ˌpærəˈdɒksɪkəl/

paradoxical

矛盾的
Meaning
Seemingly contradictory or opposed to common sense, yet possibly true.
Example
It is paradoxical that standing is often more tiring than walking.
站立常常比走路更累，这很矛盾。
C1 adjective /ˈstɛlər/

stellar

卓越
Meaning
Relating to stars; outstanding or excellent.
Example
She gave a stellar performance in the play.
她在话剧中的表现非常卓越。
A1 noun/verb /bæŋk/

bank

银行
Meaning
an institution where money is kept and managed; or to tilt in movement (like an airplane or riverbank)
Example
She deposited the money in the bank.
她把钱存入了银行。
B2 noun /ˈɒt.ər/

Otter

水獺
Meaning
a mammal with webbed feet that lives near water and feeds on fish
Example
The playful otter swam gracefully in the river.
顽皮的水獺优雅地在河里游泳。
B2 noun /ˈdʒuːələr/

jeweller

珠宝商
Meaning
a person who makes, repairs, or sells jewelry
Example
The jeweller crafted a beautiful gold ring.
这位珠宝商制作了一枚漂亮的金戒指。
C1 adjective, verb, noun /ˈkaʊntərfɪt/

counterfeit

伪造的
Meaning
made to look like something genuine in order to deceive
Example
The police seized a batch of counterfeit currency.
警方查获了一批伪钞。
C2 adverb /əˈsɪdʒuəsli/

assiduously

努力地
Meaning
with great care and persistence
Example
He worked assiduously to complete the project before the deadline.
他努力工作，以便在截止日期之前完成项目。
A1 noun/adjective /əˈmerɪkən/

american

美国人
Meaning
relating to the United States or its people
Example
She is an American citizen.
她是一个美国公民。
C1 noun ˌdɪm.ɪˈnjuː.ʃən

diminution

减少
Meaning
A reduction in the size, extent, or importance of something; decrease.
Example
There has been a diminution in air pollution.
空气污染减少了。
C2 adjective /dɪˈrɒɡətɪv/

derogative

贬低的
Meaning
Expressing a low opinion or showing lack of respect.
Example
He made a derogative remark about her work.
他对她的工作做了贬低的评论。
C2 verb /ˈbændi/

bandy

Meaning
To pass (words, ideas, or gossip) back and forth in a casual or argumentative way.
Example
They bandied jokes across the table.
C1 noun /ˌɪn.dɪˈsɪʒ.ən/

Indecision

优柔寡断; 怀疑; 犹豫不决
Meaning
the inability to make decisions quickly; uncertainty about what to do
Example
Her indecision about which job offer to accept caused her to miss both opportunities.
她对接受哪个工作机会的犹豫导致她错过了两个机会。
B2 verb /ˈmɑː.vəl/

marvel

惊叹
Meaning
To be filled with wonder or astonishment.
Example
People marvel at their surroundings.
人们对他们的周围环境感到惊叹。
C2 adjective ˌnjʊə.rəʊ.prəˈtek.tɪv

neuroprotective

神经保护
Meaning
Having the ability to protect nerve cells from damage, degeneration, or impaired function.
Example
Omega-3 fatty acids have neuroprotective benefits.
欧米伽-3脂肪酸具有神经保护作用。
B1 verb /əˈproʊtʃ/

approach

接近 / 处理
Meaning
to move closer to someone or something; to deal with a situation or problem
Example
The teacher approached the student to offer help.
教师接近学生以提供帮助。
B2 verb /ˈtʃɛrɪʃ/

cherish

珍惜
Meaning
To hold something dear, to love and protect, or to keep a hope or memory alive.
Example
She cherishes the memories of her childhood home.
她珍惜她童年的家园的回忆。
C2 adjective /ˌæn.θrə.pəˈdʒen.ɪk/

anthropogenic

人类起源的
Meaning
Originating in human activity; caused by humans.
Example
Climate change is largely due to anthropogenic activities.
气候变化在很大程度上是由人类起源的活动引起的。
B1 verb /əˈsoʊsiˌeɪt/

associate

关联
Meaning
to connect or link things together; to spend time with someone
Example
I associate this song with summer.
我将这首歌与夏天联系在一起。
C2 noun /prɔːŋ/

prong

叉子的尖端
Meaning
a projecting pointed part, such as one of the pointed ends of a fork
Example
The fork has four prongs.
叉子有四个尖端。
A2 noun /ˈnæpkɪn/

napkin

餐巾
Meaning
a piece of cloth or paper used to wipe the mouth and hands while eating
Example
She placed a napkin on her lap before eating.
她在吃饭前把餐巾放在膝盖上。
B1 noun /ˌbækˈjɑːrd/

backyard

幸福
Meaning
an area of land behind a house, typically used for recreation or gardening
Example
The children played football in the backyard.
当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
C1 noun /truːp/

troupe

剧团
Meaning
A group of dancers, actors, or performers who work together.
Example
The theater troupe performed brilliantly on stage.
剧团在舞台上表现出色。
B2 verb /hætʃ/

hatch

孵化
Meaning
to emerge from an egg; to devise or create a plan
Example
The bird will hatch from its egg soon.
鸟将从蛋中孵化出来。
C1 adjective /ˈærɪd/

arid

干旱的
Meaning
extremely dry; lacking in interest or excitement
Example
The desert is known for its arid climate.
沙漠以其干旱的气候而闻名。
B2 noun ˈkærɪktər dɪˈvɛləpmənt

character development

角色发展
Meaning
The process of creating a believable character in fiction by giving the character depth and personality.
Example
The character development of Sydney Carton is profound.
悉尼·卡顿的角色发展深刻。
B2 noun /ˈdeɪ.tə briːtʃ/

data breach

数据泄露
Meaning
Unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information through security violation
Example
A data breach exposed millions of users' passwords.
一次数据泄露暴露了数百万用户的密码。
B2 noun /ˈstrʌk.tʃərz/

structures

结构
Meaning
Buildings or other objects constructed from several parts.
Example
The region has ancient structures.
这个地区有古老的结构。
C1 verb /dɪˈteɪn/

detain

Meaning
to keep someone from proceeding; to hold back, especially by official authority
Example
The police detained the suspect for questioning.
B2 adjective /raɪp/

Ripe

成熟的; 准备食用
Meaning
fully developed and ready to eat; mature; ready for action or use
Example
The bananas are ripe and ready to eat.
香蕉已经成熟，准备食用。
B1 noun /sʌm/

sum

和
Meaning
the total amount resulting from the addition of two or more numbers or items
Example
The sum of 8 and 12 is 20.
8和12的和是20。
C1 noun /əˈsɪdɪti/

acidity

酸度
Meaning
the quality or degree of being acidic; the amount of acid present in a substance
Example
The acidity of the soil affects how well crops grow.
土壤的酸度会影响作物的生长。
C2 adjective, adverb /əˈbʌvˌbɔːrd/

aboveboard

诚实和公开
Meaning
Open and honest; without deception or trickery.
Example
The business deal was completely aboveboard.
商业交易完全诚实和公开。
B1 adjective /ˈjuːnɪfɔːrm/

Uniform

制服
Meaning
consistent; identical; standardized
Example
All students must wear a uniform to school.
所有学生必须穿制服上学。
A2 noun /ˈɡrændˌpeə.rənt/

grandparent

祖父/祖母
Meaning
the parent of one's father or mother
Example
My grandparents live in a small village near the hills.
我的祖父母住在一个小村庄，靠近山丘。
C2 adjective kaɪˈmɛr.ɪ.kəl

chimerical

幻想的，不现实的
Meaning
Illusory or impossible to achieve; existing only in imagination.
Example
His chimerical ideas often baffled realists.
他的幻想的想法常常让现实主义者困惑。
A2 noun /ˈkɒnsət/

concert

音乐会
Meaning
A musical performance given by one or more singers or musicians.
Example
We went to a concert last night and enjoyed the live music.
我们昨晚去了一场音乐会，并享受了现场音乐。
B2 noun /bækˈtɪəriəm/

bacterium

细菌
Meaning
A single microscopic organism belonging to the group of bacteria.
Example
The doctor explained that a single bacterium can multiply rapidly under the right conditions.
医生解释说，一个单一的细菌在适当的条件下可以迅速繁殖。
C2 noun /ˈdʌblɪt/

doublet

双件外套 / 紧身夹克
Meaning
a close-fitting jacket worn by men in the Renaissance; also, a pair of similar things
Example
The actor wore a velvet doublet for the Shakespearean play.
演员为莎士比亚的戏剧穿了一件天鹅绒的达布雷特。
B2 adjective /væst/

Vast

广阔; 巨大; 无边
Meaning
extremely large in size, amount, or extent; immense
Example
The vast ocean stretched endlessly to the horizon.
广阔的海洋延伸至天际。
C2 noun /ˌɪnjuːˈɛndəʊ/

innuendo

暗示
Meaning
An allusive or oblique remark or hint, typically a suggestive or disparaging one.
Example
The manager's innuendo was directed towards his competitor.
经理的暗示是针对他的竞争对手的。
C1 adjective /ˈkæni/

canny

精明
Meaning
Having good judgment, especially in business or practical matters; shrewd.
Example
She made a canny investment in real estate.
她在房地产方面做出了精明的投资。
B1 noun /ˈɡɑːr.lɪk/

Garlic

大蒜
Meaning
a strong-smelling pungent-tasting bulb, used as a flavoring in cooking and in herbal medicine
Example
The recipe calls for three cloves of fresh garlic to enhance the flavor.
本食谱需要三瓣新鲜大蒜以增强风味。
C2 noun /əˈrɪə/

arrear

欠款
Meaning
A debt or payment that is overdue and unpaid.
Example
He was sued for an arrear of rent.
他因未付租金的欠款被起诉。
C1 noun /rɪˈpʌlʃən/

Repulsion

排斥
Meaning
a feeling of intense distaste or disgust; a force under the influence of which objects tend to move away from each other
Example
She felt a strong repulsion towards the idea of eating insects.
她对吃昆虫这个想法感到强烈的排斥。
C2 noun /kəˌmɒd.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

commodification

商品化
Meaning
The transformation of goods, services, ideas, or social relations into market commodities.
Example
The commodification of education has increased tuition costs.
教育的商品化提高了学费。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈsteɪbəl/

instable

不稳定的
Meaning
not stable; liable to change, collapse, or fail; lacking firmness or reliability
Example
The instable political situation worried foreign investors.
不稳定的政治局势让外国投资者担心。
C1 noun /ˈtæm.ər.ɪnd/

Tamarind

罗望子
Meaning
a brown tropical fruit with a tangy, sour taste used in cooking and beverages
Example
Tamarind is commonly used in Asian and Middle Eastern cuisines for its sour flavor.
罗望子因其酸味在亚洲和中东料理中常用。
B1 noun /kloʊðz ˈaɪərn/

Clothes iron

熨斗
Meaning
An electric appliance used to remove wrinkles from clothes by applying heat and pressure
Example
I need to use the clothes iron to make my shirt look neat for the meeting.
我需要使用熨斗把我的衬衫弄平整，为了会议。
C1 noun /ˌɛkstrəˈdɪʃən/

extradition

引渡
Meaning
the official process of sending someone accused of a crime to another country or state
Example
The extradition of the suspect was delayed due to legal issues.
由于法律问题，嫌疑人的引渡被延迟了。
B1 noun, verb /ˈbʊli/

bully

欺凌者 / 霸凌者
Meaning
A person who habitually seeks to harm or intimidate those weaker; to intimidate or mistreat someone weaker.
Example
The teacher stopped the older boy from trying to bully his classmates.
老师阻止了那个年纪较大的男孩，避免他试图欺负他的同学。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈtʌtʃəbəl/

Untouchable

不可触碰的; 无法批评或攻击
Meaning
not able to be touched or affected; beyond criticism or attack
Example
The CEO seemed untouchable despite the scandal.
即使有丑闻，首席执行官似乎仍然是不可触碰的。
A1 noun /her/

Hair

头发
Meaning
any of the fine thread-like strands growing from the skin of humans and animals
Example
She decided to cut her long hair short for a fresh new look this summer.
她决定在这个夏天剪短她的长发，打造一个清新的新形象。
B1 noun /ˈbʊt.ʃər/

Butcher

屠夫
Meaning
a person whose job is cutting up and selling meat in a shop
Example
The butcher recommended the best cut of beef for our dinner.
屠夫推荐了我们晚餐的最佳牛肉切块。
C1 noun, verb /fɔːrd/

ford

浅滩
Meaning
A shallow place in a river where one can cross; to cross a river at such a place.
Example
The travelers decided to ford the river at dawn.
旅行者决定在黎明时分穿越河流。
A2 adjective /ˈfɪnɪʃt/

finished

完成, 结束
Meaning
completed or brought to an end
Example
The painting is finished and ready to display.
这幅画已经完成，准备展示。
C1 verb /ˈʃʌdər/

shudder

颤抖
Meaning
to tremble or shake suddenly, often due to fear, cold, or strong emotion
Example
She shuddered at the thought of walking alone in the dark forest.
她在想到独自走在黑暗森林中的时候不禁颤抖。
C1 noun /ˈrɛzɪn/

resin

树脂
Meaning
a sticky organic substance, usually secreted by plants, often used in varnishes or plastics
Example
The craftsman used natural resin to make the sculpture shine.
工匠用天然树脂使雕塑闪闪发光。
B2 noun ˌɪnɪˈkwɒlɪti

inequality

不平等
Meaning
Difference in size, degree, circumstances, etc.; lack of equality.
Example
The theme of inequality is prominent throughout the story.
不平等的主题在整个故事中是显著的。
C1 noun /ˈdeɪ.ə.ti/

deity

神祇
Meaning
a god or goddess
Example
The temple is dedicated to a Hindu deity.
这座寺庙奉献给一位印度神祇。
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。
C1 adjective /ˌpriːˈmɛdɪˌteɪtɪd/

premeditated

预谋
Meaning
planned in advance; done deliberately
Example
The crime was clearly premeditated.
这个犯罪显然是预谋的。
B2 noun /ˈlɪb.ər.ti/

Liberty

自由
Meaning
the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views
Example
The Statue of Liberty represents freedom and democracy.
自由女神像象征着自由和民主。
C1 verb /sɪˈkriːt/

secrete

分泌
Meaning
to produce and release a substance from a cell, gland, or organ
Example
The pancreas secretes insulin to regulate blood sugar levels.
胰腺分泌胰岛素以调节血糖水平。
C1 noun /ˈstoʊəˌweɪ/

stowaway

偷渡者
Meaning
A person who hides on a ship, plane, or other vehicle in order to travel secretly without paying.
Example
The crew discovered a stowaway hiding in the cargo hold.
船员发现一个藏在货舱里的偷渡者。
B2 noun /ˌpɛnɪˈtreɪʃən/

penetration

渗透
Meaning
The act of piercing or entering into something.
Example
The company's market penetration grew rapidly.
公司的市场渗透迅速增长。
B2 noun /ˈhɑːr.mə.ni/

harmony

和谐
Meaning
A pleasing combination of different elements or a state of peaceful coexistence.
Example
A society thrives when there is harmony among its people.
一个社会在其人民之间有和谐时会繁荣。
B2 noun /ˈwɪd.oʊ.ər/

Widower

鳏夫
Meaning
a man whose wife has died and who has not married again
Example
The elderly widower lived alone but had regular visits from his children.
那位年长的鳏夫独自生活，但定期接受孩子们的拜访。
C2 noun /ˌhaɪdroʊməˈkænɪks/

hydromechanics

水力学
Meaning
The study of the mechanical properties and behavior of fluids in motion and at rest.
Example
Hydromechanics provides the foundation for naval architecture.
水力学为船舶设计提供了基础。
C2 adjective /prɪˈhɛnsaɪl/

prehensile

可抓取的
Meaning
adapted for seizing or grasping, especially by wrapping around an object
Example
The monkey used its prehensile tail to hang from the branch.
猴子用它的抓握尾巴从树枝上挂下来。
B1 noun, verb /ˈmɜːrdər/

murder

谋杀
Meaning
the unlawful killing of a person; to kill someone unlawfully and intentionally
Example
The detective investigated the murder that shocked the town.
侦探调查了这起震惊小镇的谋杀案。
C2 adjective /ˌhæfˈbeɪkt/

half-baked

半生不熟
Meaning
poorly thought out or badly planned
Example
The manager quickly rejected his half-baked proposal.
经理迅速拒绝了他半生不熟的提案。
A2 adjective /ɒd/

Odd

奇怪的; 不寻常的; 不同于正常或预期的
Meaning
strange; unusual; different from what is normal or expected
Example
That's an odd way to solve the problem.
那是解决问题的一种奇怪方式。
C2 verb ˈɑːb.fə.skeɪt

obfuscate

使模糊，掩盖，混淆
Meaning
Render obscure, unclear, or unintelligible.
Example
Politicians often obfuscate facts to mislead people.
政客们经常使事实变得模糊，以误导人民。
A2 verb dɪˈvɛləp

develop

发展
Meaning
To grow or bring to a more advanced or effective state; to start to exist, experience, or possess gradually.
Example
Develop a brand based on your passion and skills.
根据你的激情和技能，发展一个品牌。
C1 verb /ˈhɪpnətaɪz/

hypnotize

催眠
Meaning
to put someone into a state of hypnosis; to influence someone's mind deeply
Example
The magician tried to hypnotize the audience.
魔术师试图催眠观众。
C2 verb /dɪsˈbɜːrs/

disburse

分配
Meaning
to pay out money, especially from a fund
Example
The organization will disburse the funds to the affected families.
该组织将把资金分配给受影响的家庭。
A2 noun/verb /ˈtræn.spɔːrt/

transport

运输
Meaning
The movement of people or goods from one place to another.
Example
Efficient transport systems reduce travel time.
高效的运输系统减少了旅行时间。
B2 adverb /pəˈtɛnʃəli/

potentially

潜在地
Meaning
with the possibility of becoming something in the future
Example
This project is potentially a huge success.
这个项目潜在地可能是一个巨大的成功。
C2 noun /ˈfaɪəl/

phial

小玻璃瓶
Meaning
a small glass container for liquids, especially medicines
Example
The doctor gave her a phial of medicine.
医生给了她一瓶药。
A1 adverb /bɪˈhaɪnd/

Behind

后面
Meaning
at the back of; following; lagging
Example
The car behind us was honking.
我们后面的车在按喇叭。