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A1 pronoun /aʊər/

our

我们的
Meaning
belonging to or associated with the speaker and one or more other people
Example
This is our house.
这是我们的房子。
B2 noun /ˈprɒs.pekts/

prospects

前景
Meaning
The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring.
Example
The prospects for growth look promising.
增长的前景看起来很有前途。
B2 noun /ˌɑb.lɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

Obligation

义务
Meaning
a duty or commitment; something that must be done legally or morally
Example
Parents have an obligation to care for their children.
父母有责任照顾他们的孩子。
C1 verb /bɪˈriːv/

bereave

失去亲人
Meaning
to deprive someone of a loved one through death
Example
She was bereaved of her husband last year.
她去年失去了她的丈夫。
C2 noun /ˈkɜːrtʃɪf/

kerchief

头巾
Meaning
a piece of cloth worn around the head or neck
Example
She wore a red kerchief on her head.
她头上戴着一条红色的头巾。
B2 noun, verb /ˈpɛdəl/

pedal

脚操作的杠杆
Meaning
A foot-operated lever for powering or controlling a mechanism, especially on a bicycle.
Example
He pressed down hard on the bicycle pedal.
他用力踩下了自行车的踏板。
C2 adjective /ˈtɛnɪbrəs/

tenebrous

昏暗的
Meaning
dark, shadowy, or obscure
Example
The cave was damp and tenebrous, filled with eerie sounds.
洞穴潮湿而昏暗,充满了怪异的声音。
B1 noun /məˈdʒɪʃən/

magician

魔术师
Meaning
A person who performs tricks and illusions for entertainment or one believed to have magical powers.
Example
The magician pulled a rabbit out of his hat.
魔术师从他的帽子里拿出了兔子。
C2 adjective /ɪmˈperɪʃəbəl/

Imperishable

永恒的; 不朽的; 不会腐烂的
Meaning
not subject to decay; lasting forever; eternal
Example
The imperishable beauty of classical art continues to inspire generations.
经典艺术的永恒美丽继续激励着一代又一代。
B2 adjective /ˈduː.əl/

Dual

双重的
Meaning
having two parts or consisting of two elements; double
Example
She has dual citizenship of both countries.
她拥有两个国家的双重国籍。
A2 noun /ænt/

Ant

蚂蚁
Meaning
a small insect that lives in organized colonies and is known for hard work
Example
The ant carried a crumb that was twice its size.
这只蚂蚁搬动了一块比它大两倍的面包屑。
B1 noun /kɔːr/

core

核心
Meaning
the central or most important part of something
Example
Honesty is at the core of their values.
诚实是他们价值观的核心。
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。
B2 adjective /trɪm/

Trim

整洁有序; 苗条且健康
Meaning
neat and orderly in appearance; slim and fit
Example
She keeps her garden very trim and tidy.
她保持花园非常整洁有序。
B1 verb /ɪkˈsplɔːr/

explore

探索
Meaning
to travel through or study something in order to learn more about it
Example
They decided to explore the forest together.
他们决定一起探索森林。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrwɜːrd/

foreword

前言
Meaning
a short introduction at the beginning of a book, typically written by someone other than the author
Example
The foreword of the book was written by a famous historian.
这本书的前言是由一位著名的历史学家写的。
B2 noun /kənˈstreɪnt/

constraint

限制
Meaning
a limitation or restriction
Example
Time is the biggest constraint in completing the project.
时间是完成项目的最大限制。
B2 verb /ˈdɒmɪneɪt/

dominate

主导
Meaning
to have power or control over something or someone
Example
The company dominates the smartphone market.
这家公司主导了智能手机市场。
B2 adjective /dɪˈzæs.trəs/

Disastrous

灾难性的
Meaning
extremely bad or unsuccessful; causing great damage
Example
The hurricane had disastrous effects on the city.
飓风对城市造成了灾难性的影响。
B2 adjective /blænd/

bland

乏味
Meaning
lacking strong features, flavor, or character; dull or uninteresting
Example
The soup was too bland for my taste.
这汤对我的口味太乏味了。
C1 verb /əˈsæsɪneɪt/

assassinate

刺杀
Meaning
To murder someone important, often a political or religious leader, usually by surprise attack.
Example
The rebels planned to assassinate the king.
反叛者计划刺杀国王。
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 kənˌsep.tʃu.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

conceptualization

概念化
Meaning
The process of forming a concept or idea; the process of developing something in the mind.
Example
The conceptualization of renewable cities is groundbreaking.
可再生城市的概念化是革命性的。
A2 noun ˈfriː.dəm

freedom

自由
Meaning
The power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint.
Example
Freedom empowers self-expression.
自由促进自我表达。
C1 adverb /ɔːˈtɒnəməsli/

autonomously

自动地
Meaning
In an independent or self-governing manner.
Example
The robot can operate autonomously without human intervention.
机器人可以在没有人工干预的情况下自动工作。
B1 noun /ˈhɑːrdˌwɛr/

hardware

硬件
Meaning
the physical parts of a computer or electronic system, such as the monitor, keyboard, and processor
Example
The company upgraded its computer hardware to improve performance.
公司升级了计算机硬件以提高性能。
C1 adjective /ˌaʊt əv ðə ˈweɪ/

out-of-the-way

偏远的或不寻常的
Meaning
remote or unusual; not in a convenient or usual location
Example
They stayed in an out-of-the-way village.
他们住在一个偏远的村庄里。
C2 noun /pluːˈtɒkrəsi/

plutocracy

富人统治
Meaning
a system of government where the wealthy hold power
Example
The country was ruled as a plutocracy.
这个国家是由富人统治的。
C2 noun /ˈmaʊntɪˌbæŋk/

mountebank

骗子
Meaning
A charlatan or trickster who deceives others, often for personal gain.
Example
The crowd was fooled by the mountebank’s false promises.
人群被这个骗子的虚假承诺欺骗了。
C1 noun /ˈredʒ.ɪ.mən/

regimen

为促进或恢复健康而规定的治疗、生活方式或饮食方案
Meaning
A prescribed course of medical treatment, way of life, or diet for the promotion or restoration of health.
Example
A strict exercise regimen improves overall fitness.
严格的锻炼方案改善了整体健康。
A2 verb /kənˈtɪn.juːd/

continued

继续
Meaning
Kept happening or carried on without stopping.
Example
She continued working despite the challenges.
她继续工作,尽管面临挑战。
B1 adjective /ˈmæsɪv/

Massive

巨大的; 极其大的; 在大小或数量上巨大的
Meaning
extremely large; huge in size or amount
Example
The company made a massive profit this year.
公司今年获得了巨大的利润。
C2 verb /dɪˈkæpɪteɪt/

decapitate

幸福
Meaning
To cut off the head of a person or animal.
Example
The ancient executioner decapitated the criminal.
她在收到奖项时无法掩饰她的幸福感。
C2 noun /ˈmɪlɪt/

millet

小米
Meaning
a small-seeded grass cultivated as a cereal crop
Example
Millet is often used as food in rural areas.
小米常常作为食物在农村地区使用。
C1 noun /rɪˌmjuː.nəˈreɪ.ʃən/

Remuneration

报酬; 薪酬; 奖金
Meaning
money paid for work or services; compensation or reward
Example
The job offers excellent remuneration and benefits.
这份工作提供了优厚的报酬和福利。
C1 noun /sɪlt/

silt

泥沙
Meaning
Fine sand, clay, or other material carried by running water and deposited as a sediment.
Example
The river deposited layers of silt along its banks.
河流在其河岸上沉积了层层的泥沙。
C2 noun /zɪˈnɑːnə/

Zenanna

泽娜娜
Meaning
the part of a house reserved for women; women's quarters in Muslim households; harem
Example
The zenanna was beautifully decorated with intricate patterns.
泽娜娜用复杂的图案美丽地装饰。
C1 verb/noun /ˈθrɒt.əl/

throttle

限制/控制速度
Meaning
To choke or strangle; to control the flow of fuel or power in an engine.
Example
The driver throttled the engine to slow down the car.
司机将发动机调速以减慢汽车速度。
C2 adjective ˌlæb.əˈrɪn.θaɪn

labyrinthine

迷宫似的
Meaning
Like a labyrinth; complicated and confusing; having many interconnected paths or passages.
Example
The old city streets were labyrinthine.
老城区的街道像迷宫一样。
C1 adverb /ˈnoʊɪŋli/

knowingly

故意
Meaning
in a way that shows you are aware of something; intentionally
Example
She knowingly kept the secret from her friends.
她故意对朋友们保守了秘密。
C1 verb /ˌriːˈkæst/

recast

重新选择演员
Meaning
To present or change something in a different form or style.
Example
The director decided to recast the role with a younger actor.
导演决定用一位年轻演员重新安排这个角色。
C1 adverb /ˈɒp.tɪ.məl.i/

optimally

最优地
Meaning
In the most effective or efficient way possible.
Example
Tasks should be allocated optimally for maximum output.
任务应当最优地分配,以实现最大产出。
C1 adjective /ˈtɔːrtʃərəs/

torturous

痛苦的
Meaning
Extremely painful or causing great suffering; relating to or involving torture.
Example
The journey through the desert was long and torturous.
穿越沙漠的旅程漫长且痛苦。
C1 adjective /ˈswɛltərɪŋ/

sweltering

酷热
Meaning
uncomfortably hot
Example
The sweltering heat made it hard to work.
酷热的天气让工作变得困难。
A2 noun /biːn/

Bean

Meaning
an edible seed, typically kidney-shaped, growing in long pods on certain leguminous plants
Example
We planted green beans in our vegetable garden this spring.
我们在春天把绿豆种植在我们的蔬菜园里。
B2 noun /ˈsɛsəmi sidz/

Sesame Seeds

芝麻种子
Meaning
small edible seeds from the sesame plant used in cooking and baking
Example
Sprinkle sesame seeds on top of the bread before baking.
在面包上撒上芝麻种子,然后烘烤。
C1 noun /ˈɡɑːr.lənd/

Garland

花环; 花冠;
Meaning
a wreath of flowers and leaves, worn on the head or hung as decoration
Example
The bride wore a beautiful floral garland during the traditional ceremony.
新娘在传统仪式中佩戴了美丽的花环。
C1 verb /ˈmɒd.jʊ.leɪt/

modulate

调节
Meaning
To change the strength, tone, or pitch of something; to adjust or regulate.
Example
A good speaker knows how to modulate their voice.
一个好的演讲者知道如何调节自己的声音。
A1 interjection /baɪ/

bye

再见
Meaning
used to say goodbye; a short and informal farewell
Example
I said bye to her before leaving.
离开前我对她说了再见。
C1 adjective /ˈkrɛdɪtəbl/

creditable

值得称赞
Meaning
Deserving praise or acknowledgment, though not necessarily outstanding.
Example
She made a creditable effort in completing the project on time.
她做出了值得称赞的努力,按时完成了项目。
C1 noun /ˌdiː.mɑːˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Demarcation

划界
Meaning
the action of fixing the boundary or limits of something; separation or division
Example
The demarcation between public and private land was clearly marked.
公共和私人土地之间的划界已被明确标记。
A2 verb /ˈdraɪvɪŋ/

driving

驾驶
Meaning
the act of controlling and operating a vehicle; guiding or motivating something forward
Example
She loves driving along the coast on weekends.
她喜欢在周末沿着海岸驾驶。
B2 verb /smæʃ/

smash

打破
Meaning
to break something into pieces violently
Example
She smashed the glass in frustration.
她因沮喪而摔碎了玻璃。
C1 adjective /ˈperɪɡrɪn/

Peregrine

漫游的; 迁徙的; 旅行的
Meaning
wandering; traveling; migratory
Example
The peregrine falcon is known for its incredible speed.
游隼因其不可思议的速度而闻名。
A2 adverb /ˈsʌm.haʊ/

Somehow

不管怎样;
Meaning
in some way; for some reason that is not clear
Example
Somehow, I managed to finish the project on time.
不管怎样,我成功地按时完成了项目。
C1 adjective /bəˈnɑːl/ or /ˈbeɪnəl/

banal

平庸
Meaning
Lacking originality; boringly obvious and commonplace.
Example
His speech was full of banal clichés.
他的演讲充满了平庸的陈词滥调。
C1 adjective /nɑːkˈtɜr.nəl/

Nocturnal

夜行性
Meaning
active at night; happening during the night
Example
Owls are nocturnal animals that hunt at night.
猫头鹰是夜间活动的动物,在晚上捕猎。
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpɪəriəs/

imperious

专横
Meaning
Arrogantly domineering or overbearing.
Example
Her imperious tone made it hard for others to argue.
她那种专横的语气让其他人很难反驳。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsɜːrvɪsəbəl/

Unserviceable

无法使用的; 有缺陷的
Meaning
not in working order; unable to be used; defective
Example
The old computer became unserviceable after the system crash.
那台旧电脑在系统崩溃后变得无法使用。
B2 adjective /ɪmˈplɪsɪt/

implicit

隐性
Meaning
Suggested or understood without being directly stated.
Example
Her trust in him was implicit.
她对他的信任是隐性的。
C2 verb /ʌpˈbreɪd/

upbraid

斥责
Meaning
To scold or criticize someone harshly.
Example
The teacher upbraided the student for being late again.
老师因为学生再次迟到而训斥了他。
C1 noun /meər/

Mare

母马
Meaning
an adult female horse
Example
The beautiful mare galloped across the meadow.
美丽的母马在草地上飞奔。
C2 noun /loʊm/

loam

富饶的壤土
Meaning
Fertile soil mixture of sand, clay, and organic matter.
Example
Loam soil is ideal for agriculture due to its nutrient content.
壤土是农业的理想选择,因为它含有丰富的营养成分。
A1 verb, adjective /kloʊz/ (verb), /kloʊs/ (adjective)

close

关闭,接近
Meaning
To shut something (verb); near in space or relationship (adjective).
Example
Please close the door when you leave.
请在您离开时关门。
B2 noun /əˌbriːviˈeɪʃən/

abbreviation

缩写
Meaning
a shortened form of a word or phrase
Example
NASA is an abbreviation for National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
NASA 是 National Aeronautics and Space Administration 的缩写。
C1 noun, adjective /dɪˈfiːtɪst/

defeatist

失败主义者
Meaning
A person who expects or is excessively ready to accept failure; showing a tendency to expect defeat.
Example
His defeatist attitude discouraged the rest of the team.
他的失败主义态度使队伍中的其他人感到灰心。
C2 noun /əˈprəʊ.bri.əm/

opprobrium

耻辱, 侮辱
Meaning
Harsh criticism or public disgrace.
Example
The scandal brought opprobrium on the politician.
丑闻给政治家带来了耻辱。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈraɪp/

Unripe

未成熟的
Meaning
not fully developed or matured; not ready to be eaten
Example
The unripe bananas will turn yellow in a few days.
未成熟的香蕉几天后会变黄。
B1 noun /mɑːsks/

masks

面具
Meaning
Coverings for all or part of the face, worn as a disguise, for protection, or for medical reasons.
Example
Masks can protect against polluted air.
口罩可以防止污染的空气。
A2 adjective /ˈwɜːrid/

worried

担忧
Meaning
feeling anxious or concerned about something
Example
She was worried about the upcoming exam.
她对即将到来的考试感到担忧。
B1 noun /reɪ/

ray

光线
Meaning
a narrow beam of light, heat, or radiation
Example
A ray of sunlight broke through the clouds.
一束阳光穿透了云层。
C2 noun ˈtɪl.ɪdʒ

tillage

耕作
Meaning
The preparation of land for growing crops.
Example
Excessive tillage can lead to soil erosion.
过度耕作可能导致土壤侵蚀。
C2 adjective /ˈoʊ.vɔɪd/

ovoid

卵形
Meaning
egg-shaped; resembling an oval or ellipse
Example
The artist painted an ovoid shape in the center of the canvas.
艺术家在画布中心画了一个卵形的形状。
C2 adjective /ˈslæp.dæʃ/

slapdash

草率
Meaning
done too quickly and carelessly; hasty and careless
Example
The report was written in a slapdash manner, full of errors.
报告写得草率,充满了错误。
B1 verb /leɪ/

lay

放置
Meaning
to put something down in a flat position; to place carefully
Example
Please lay the book on the table.
请把书放在桌子上。
C2 noun /ˈpɒlɪɡæmɪst/

polygamist

一夫多妻者
Meaning
a person who has more than one spouse at the same time
Example
The polygamist had three wives living in different houses.
这个多配偶者有三个妻子,他们住在不同的房子里。
C2 noun /ˌlɪk.wəˈfeɪ.ʃənt/

liquefacient

液化剂
Meaning
a substance that causes something to become liquid
Example
The chemist explained how the liquefacient worked in the experiment.
化学家解释了液化剂在实验中的作用。
B2 adjective /ˈɪnfɪnɪt/

infinite

无限
Meaning
limitless or endless in space, extent, or number
Example
The universe is often described as infinite.
宇宙常被描述为无限的。
C2 noun /ˌsɒ̃ˈfrwɑː/

sang-froid

冷静
Meaning
Composure or coolness, especially in difficult situations.
Example
The leader handled the crisis with remarkable sang-froid.
领导以非凡的冷静处理了这次危机。
C1 adjective /ˌɛvərˈlæstɪŋ/

everlasting

永恒的
Meaning
Lasting forever or for an indefinitely long time.
Example
The poet wrote about his everlasting love for nature.
诗人写下了他对大自然永恒的爱。
C1 noun /ˈaʊtpoʊst/

outpost

前哨站
Meaning
A small military camp or position at some distance from the main force, used especially as a guard.
Example
The soldiers were stationed at a remote outpost.
士兵们被驻扎在一个偏远的前哨站。
C1 noun /weɪl/

Wail

哀号; 叫喊
Meaning
a prolonged cry of pain, grief, or anger; to cry loudly
Example
The child's wail could be heard throughout the house.
孩子的哭声在整座房子里都能听到。
C1 verb /ɪˈkɒnəmaɪz/

economize

节省
Meaning
To reduce spending or use resources carefully.
Example
Families are trying to economize by cutting unnecessary expenses.
家庭正在通过减少不必要的支出来节省开支。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnədˈmɪsəbl̩/

inadmissible

不可接受
Meaning
Not allowed, especially as evidence in a court of law.
Example
The judge ruled the evidence inadmissible.
法官宣布证据不可接受。
C2 verb /ˈbæstərdaɪz/

bastardize

歪曲
Meaning
to corrupt or debase something by altering it from its original form; to change in a way that reduces quality or purity
Example
Critics argue that the remake bastardized the original novel.
评论家认为这次改编歪曲了原作。
B2 noun /ˈskændəl/

scandal

丑闻
Meaning
an event or action that causes public outrage or damage to one's reputation
Example
The politician's affair became a public scandal.
那位政治家的私 affair 成为了公共丑闻。
C1 noun /fɪlθ/

filth

肮脏
Meaning
dirty or disgusting matter; moral corruption
Example
The streets were full of filth after the storm.
暴风雨后街道上满是肮脏。
C2 adjective /ˈtɔːni/

tawny

黄褐色
Meaning
A warm, sandy or golden-brown color.
Example
The owl's tawny feathers blended with the tree bark.
猫头鹰的黄褐色羽毛与树皮融合在一起。
C2 noun /weɪf/

Waif

无家可归或被遗弃的孩子;流浪的人或动物
Meaning
a homeless or abandoned child; a stray person or animal
Example
The charity helps waifs and strays find homes and families.
慈善机构帮助无家可归的孩子和流浪者找到家和家庭。
C2 noun /ˈlæn.sɪt/

lancet

外科小刀
Meaning
a small, sharp, two-edged surgical knife used for making small incisions
Example
The doctor used a lancet to prick the patient’s finger for a blood test.
医生用兰塞特刺破病人的手指进行血液检测。
C1 adverb /pɜːr ˈseɪ/

per se

本身
Meaning
By or in itself; intrinsically.
Example
The idea is not bad per se, but it needs improvement.
这个想法本身并不好,但需要改进。
B1 adjective /rʌf/

Rough

粗糙的; 粗糙; 严厉的
Meaning
having an uneven surface; not smooth; harsh
Example
The rough surface of the rock hurt my hands.
岩石的粗糙表面伤害了我的手。
B2 verb /dɪˈnaʊns/

denounce

谴责
Meaning
To publicly declare something to be wrong, evil, or condemn strongly.
Example
The leader denounced corruption in his speech.
领导人在他的演讲中谴责了腐败。
C1 noun ˌsɛlf.rɪˈstreɪnt

self-restraint

自我克制
Meaning
The practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically an impulse or desire.
Example
Practicing self-restraint helps in avoiding impulsive decisions.
实践自我克制有助于避免冲动的决策。
B2 noun ˈkæp.sjuːl

capsule

胶囊。一个小的可溶解的明胶外壳,内含药物剂量,整个吞下。
Meaning
A small soluble case of gelatin containing a dose of medicine, swallowed whole.
Example
Capsules contain controlled environments.
胶囊包含受控的环境。
C2 adjective /pɪˈskætɔːrɪəl/

piscatorial

与捕鱼相关
Meaning
relating to fishing or fishermen
Example
He has a deep knowledge of piscatorial techniques and fish species.
他对捕鱼技术和鱼种有深刻的了解。
C1 noun, adjective /ˌproʊlɪˈtɛəriən/

proletarian

无产阶级
Meaning
Relating to the working class, especially those who do not own property.
Example
The movement was rooted in proletarian struggles.
这场运动根植于无产阶级的斗争中。
A2 noun /ɡoʊl/

Goal

目标; 目的地;
Meaning
the object of a person's ambition or effort; an aim or desired result; a point scored in sports
Example
Her goal is to become a doctor and help people in underserved communities.
她的目标是成为一名医生,并帮助贫困社区的人们。
B2 noun /əˈmɛnəti/

amenity

便利设施
Meaning
a useful or pleasant facility or feature of a place
Example
The apartment has every amenity needed for comfortable living.
公寓里有所有必要的便利设施,供舒适生活使用。
B1 noun, verb /ˈɡrædʒuət/ (noun), /ˈɡrædʒueɪt/ (verb)

graduate

毕业生
Meaning
As a noun: a person who has completed a course of study; As a verb: to complete a course of study successfully.
Example
She will graduate from university next year.
她将在明年毕业。
C1 verb /dɪˈpliːt/

deplete

耗尽
Meaning
to reduce the quantity or supply of something
Example
The long war has depleted the country's resources.
长时间的战争已经耗尽了该国的资源。
C1 noun /sɪˈkriː.ʃən/

Secretion

分泌
Meaning
a process by which substances are produced and discharged from a cell or gland
Example
Insulin secretion is crucial for blood sugar regulation.
胰岛素分泌对血糖的调节至关重要。
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。
C2 verb /ʃʌk/

shuck

剥壳
Meaning
To remove the outer covering, such as the husk of corn or shell of shellfish.
Example
She learned how to shuck oysters quickly.
她学会了如何快速打开牡蛎。
C2 noun /mɪlk raɪs/

Milk rice

牛奶饭
Meaning
A sweet dessert made from rice cooked with milk and sugar
Example
My grandmother makes delicious milk rice for special occasions.
我的祖母为特殊场合做美味的牛奶饭。
C2 adjective /ˈwɪloʊi/

willowy

优雅、苗条且柔韧,如同柳树
Meaning
Gracefully tall, slender, and flexible, like a willow tree.
Example
She moved with a willowy elegance across the stage.
她在舞台上优雅地移动,像柳树一样。
C2 noun /ˌprɒdɪˈɡæləti/

prodigality

挥霍
Meaning
the quality of being wastefully extravagant
Example
His prodigality with money left him bankrupt.
他对金钱的挥霍让他破产。
C2 verb /sʌbˈtɛnd/

subtend

形成角度
Meaning
To extend across or form an angle at a particular point, often used in geometry.
Example
The arc subtends a 60-degree angle at the center of the circle.
弧线在圆心处形成60度角。
B2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbəl/

Irresistible

不可抗拒的
Meaning
too attractive and tempting to be resisted; impossible to resist
Example
The chocolate cake was absolutely irresistible.
这块巧克力蛋糕简直让人无法抗拒。
A1 noun /ˈʃɒpɪŋ/

shopping

购物
Meaning
the activity of going to shops to buy things
Example
She spent the afternoon shopping for clothes.
她下午花时间去购物买衣服。
B2 noun /ʌnˈkɒnʃəsnəs/

unconsciousness

无意识
Meaning
the state of being unaware of and unable to respond to one's surroundings
Example
After the accident, he was in a state of unconsciousness for several hours.
事故后,他昏迷了几个小时。
C1 adjective /ˈbleɪmləs/

blameless

无辜
Meaning
innocent of wrongdoing; not deserving blame
Example
She remained calm and blameless throughout the investigation.
她在整个调查过程中保持冷静和无辜。
C1 verb /ˈɪmprəvaɪz/

improvise

Meaning
To create or perform something spontaneously without preparation.
Example
The actor had to improvise his lines when he forgot the script.
C1 noun /tækˈtɪʃ.ən/

tactician

战术家
Meaning
a person who is skilled at planning and achieving goals, especially in military or business
Example
Napoleon was a brilliant tactician.
拿破仑是一个杰出的战术家。
C2 noun /ˌdʒerənˈtɑːkrəsi/

gerontocracy

老年统治
Meaning
A system of government or control by old people.
Example
The country was seen as a gerontocracy, dominated by elderly leaders.
这个国家被视为一个老年统治的国家,由年长的领导人主导。
C1 noun /kiː/

quay

码头
Meaning
A platform lying alongside or projecting into water for loading and unloading ships.
Example
The cargo was unloaded at the quay.
货物在码头被卸下。
C1 noun /ˈtem.pɪst/

Tempest

暴风雨
Meaning
a violent storm with strong winds; a state of great disturbance or tumult
Example
The sailors struggled to navigate through the fierce tempest.
水手们努力在猛烈的暴风雨中航行。
C2 adjective /ˌæp.rɪˈhen.sə.bəl/

Apprehensible

可理解的
Meaning
able to be understood or grasped; comprehensible
Example
The complex theory became apprehensible after the professor's explanation.
复杂的理论在教授的讲解后变得可理解。
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 verb /ʌnˈkloʊð/

unclothe

脱衣; 脱掉衣服
Meaning
to remove clothing from someone or something
Example
The nurse helped unclothe the patient for the examination.
护士帮助病人脱衣进行检查。
C2 noun /ˈpɑːr.kə.tri/

parquetry

铺设镶木地板的艺术
Meaning
The art or technique of laying parquet floors.
Example
The craftsman specialized in parquetry for luxury homes.
工匠专门为豪华住宅铺设镶木地板。