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C1 verb /ˌaʊtˈduː/

outdo

超越
Meaning
To do better than someone else; to surpass.
Example
She always tries to outdo her classmates in exams.
她总是尽力在考试中超越她的同学。
C1 noun moʊst ˈvʌlnərəbəl ˈneɪʃən

most vulnerable nation

最脆弱的国家
Meaning
A country that is highly exposed to risks and lacks adequate protection or resilience.
Example
Bangladesh is one of the most vulnerable nations to climate change.
孟加拉国是气候变化最脆弱的国家之一。
C2 adjective /ˈsæ.loʊ/

sallow

黄色的
Meaning
Of an unhealthy yellow or pale brown color, often referring to skin.
Example
His sallow complexion made him look tired and sickly.
他那黄色的肤色让他看起来既疲惫又生病。
A2 noun /kæb/

cab

出租车
Meaning
a taxi or car for hire with a driver
Example
We took a cab to the airport.
我们坐出租车去了机场。
B2 adjective /əˈfektɪd/

Affected

受影响的；被触动的
Meaning
influenced; impacted; touched by something
Example
The flood-affected areas need immediate assistance.
受洪水影响的地区需要立即的援助。
A2 adjective /θɪn/

Thin

薄的; 狭窄的
Meaning
having little thickness; not thick; slender
Example
She wore a thin jacket in the cold weather.
她在寒冷的天气里穿了一件薄外套。
C2 noun /ˈskɪz.əm/ or /ˈsɪz.əm/

schism

幸福
Meaning
A division or split between strongly opposed parties, often in religion or organizations.
Example
The schism in the church led to the formation of two separate groups.
她在收到奖项时无法掩饰她的幸福。
A1 verb /læst/

last

持续
Meaning
to continue to exist or happen for a period of time; to endure
Example
The meeting lasted for three hours.
会议持续了三个小时。
C2 noun /ˈdʒʌŋk.tʃər/

jucture

关键时刻
Meaning
a particular point in time, especially one of great importance or crisis
Example
At this critical jucture, the company must decide whether to expand or downsize.
在这个关键时刻，公司必须决定是扩展还是裁员。
C1 noun /ˈduːmz.deɪ/

Doomsday

世界末日; 最后的审判日
Meaning
the last day of the world's existence; a time of catastrophic destruction
Example
The preacher spoke about doomsday and the importance of preparing spiritually.
传教士谈到了世界末日和灵性准备的重要性。
C2 verb /ˌweɪˈleɪ/

waylay

突然拦住 / 攻击
Meaning
to stop or interrupt someone unexpectedly, often to attack or detain them
Example
He was waylaid by reporters as he left the courthouse.
当他离开法院时，被记者拦住了。
B2 noun prəʊb

probe

探测器
Meaning
An unmanned exploratory spacecraft designed to transmit information about its environment.
Example
The probe collected data from the planet's surface.
探测器从行星表面收集数据。
C1 verb /əˈpreɪz/

appraise

评估
Meaning
to evaluate the value, quality, or importance of something
Example
The jeweler appraised the diamond before buying it.
珠宝商在购买之前评估了钻石。
C1 verb /nəˈsɛsɪteɪt/

necessitate

使成为必要
Meaning
To make something necessary or unavoidable.
Example
The heavy rains necessitated the cancellation of the event.
大雨使得活动的取消成为必然。
A2 noun /ˈpeɪn.tər/

Painter

画家
Meaning
a person who paints pictures or decorates buildings
Example
The painter created a beautiful landscape on canvas.
画家在画布上创作了美丽的风景。
C2 adjective /ˈblɪŋkəd/

blinkered

目光狭窄
Meaning
Having a limited or narrow outlook; unable or unwilling to consider other perspectives.
Example
His blinkered attitude stopped him from seeing the bigger picture.
他那种目光狭窄的态度使他无法看到更大的画面。
C2 noun /ænˈtɪpəθi/

antipathy

反感
Meaning
a deep-seated feeling of dislike or aversion toward something or someone
Example
There was a mutual antipathy between the two rival companies.
两家竞争对手之间存在相互的反感。
C1 noun /ˌdiːpɔːrˈteɪʃən/

deportation

Meaning
The act of expelling a foreigner from a country.
Example
The deportation of hundreds of workers sparked international criticism.
C1 noun /rɪˈliːf treɪn/

Relief Train

救援列车
Meaning
a train that carries emergency supplies and aid to disaster-affected areas
Example
The relief train arrived with food and medical supplies for the flood victims.
救援列车带着食物和医疗物资抵达洪水灾区。
B2 adjective /dɪˈraɪvd/

derived

衍生的
Meaning
Developed or obtained from something else; not original.
Example
The word is derived from Latin.
这个词来源于拉丁语。
A2 preposition /əˈmʌŋ/

among

在...之中
Meaning
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
Example
He was sitting among his friends.
他坐在他的朋友们中间。
B1 noun ɔːˈθɒrəti

authority

权威
Meaning
The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience; a person or organization having power or control.
Example
Regional authority was emphasized.
区域授权得到了强调。
C2 adjective /ˌkloʊs ˈhɔːld/

close-hauled

逆风航行
Meaning
of a sailing ship, sailing as nearly as possible towards the direction from which the wind is blowing.
Example
The yacht was close-hauled as it cut through the waves.
那艘游艇在波浪中紧贴风向行驶。
C1 adverb /əˈlɜːrtli/

alertly

警觉地
Meaning
in a watchful, attentive, and quick-to-notice manner
Example
She listened alertly to every sound in the dark forest.
她在黑暗的森林里警觉地听着每一个声音。
B1 adjective /ˈfɒɡi/

foggy

有雾的
Meaning
Full of or covered with fog; unclear or hazy.
Example
The mountain road was dangerous on the foggy morning.
山区的道路在这个雾蒙蒙的早晨非常危险。
C1 adjective /ɪˈmækjələt/

immaculate

完美无瑕
Meaning
perfectly clean, neat, or free from flaws
Example
Her room was immaculate, with everything in its place.
她的房间完美无瑕，一切都井井有条。
C2 noun /ˌfoʊˈtɑːmɪtər/

photometer

光度计
Meaning
an instrument for measuring the intensity of light
Example
The scientist used a photometer to measure the light in the laboratory.
科学家在实验室里使用光度计来测量光线。
B1 verb /ˈtrɪp.əl/

triple

Meaning
To increase or become three times as much.
Example
The company tripled its profits in just one year.
C2 noun /ˈpær.ɪ.saɪd/

parricide

弑亲
Meaning
The act of killing one's father, mother, or other close relative.
Example
The court tried him for parricide after the tragic incident.
法院在悲剧事件后以弑亲罪审判了他。
A2 adverb /ɪˈmiːdiətli/

immediately

立即
Meaning
at once; without delay
Example
She responded immediately to the emergency call.
她立即响应了紧急电话。
C1 adjective /raɪ/

wry

扭曲的，讽刺的
Meaning
twisted or distorted in expression; showing dry, mocking humor
Example
He gave a wry smile after hearing the sarcastic remark.
他在听到讽刺的评论后，露出了扭曲的微笑。
A1 noun /ˈweɪtər/

waiter

服务员
Meaning
a person whose job is to serve food and drinks to customers in a restaurant or café
Example
The waiter brought the menu and took our order politely.
服务员礼貌地拿来菜单并记录了订单。
C2 adverb /əˈsʌndər/

asunder

分成碎片
Meaning
into separate parts; apart
Example
The ancient empire was torn asunder by war.
古老的帝国在战争中被撕裂成碎片。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈsʌf.ər.ə.bəl/

insufferable

无法忍受
Meaning
Too extreme to bear; intolerable.
Example
The heat during the summer was insufferable.
夏天的炎热是无法忍受的。
C1 adjective /ˈreɪdiənt/

radiant

光彩照人
Meaning
Shining brightly; expressing great happiness.
Example
She looked radiant in her wedding dress.
她在婚礼上穿着婚纱，看起来非常耀眼。
C1 verb /trʌdʒ/

trudge

艰难行走
Meaning
To walk slowly and with heavy steps, typically because of exhaustion or harsh conditions.
Example
They had to trudge through the snow to reach the village.
他们不得不在雪中艰难地行走才能到达村庄。
B2 noun /ɪˈmɜːrdʒəns/

emergence

出现
Meaning
the process of coming into view, existence, or prominence
Example
The emergence of new technologies has transformed communication.
新技术的出现改变了沟通方式。
A2 noun /ˈstjuːdiəʊ/

studio

工作室
Meaning
a room where an artist, photographer, musician, or broadcaster works
Example
The singer recorded her new song in the studio.
歌手在工作室录制了她的新歌。
C1 adjective /ˈlaɪf.laɪk/

lifelike

栩栩如生
Meaning
Very similar to a real person, object, or scene; realistic.
Example
The wax figure was so lifelike that people thought it was a real person.
这尊蜡像如此栩栩如生，以至于人们以为它是一个真人。
C1 verb, noun /ˈbrɪsəl/

bristle

刚毛; 愤怒反应
Meaning
to react angrily or defensively; a short stiff hair or fiber
Example
The cat bristled when it saw the dog.
猫看到狗时毛发竖起来。
A1 adjective /ˈjeloʊ/

Yellow

黄色的; 胆小的
Meaning
having the color of the sun or gold; cowardly
Example
The yellow flowers bloomed in spring.
黄色的花在春天盛开。
A1 noun /striːt/

street

街道
Meaning
a public road in a city or town, typically with buildings on one or both sides
Example
He walked down the street to the park.
他走在街上去公园。
C2 noun /ˈɪndɪkənt/

indicant

指示物
Meaning
Something that indicates or points to a fact or condition.
Example
High fever is often an indicant of infection.
高烧通常是感染的指示物。
B2 noun /ˈruːdnəs/

Rudeness

粗鲁
Meaning
the quality of being impolite, discourteous, or offensive in behavior or speech
Example
His rudeness shocked everyone at the dinner party.
他的粗鲁在晚宴上震惊了所有人。
A2 noun /əˈlɪmpɪks/

olympics

奥林匹克运动会
Meaning
an international sports competition held every four years with athletes from many countries
Example
The Olympics bring athletes from all over the world together.
奥林匹克运动会将全世界的运动员聚集在一起。
C1 noun /ˌpærəˈnɔɪə/

paranoia

一种不合理且持续的感觉，认为别人想要伤害你或一直在监视你
Meaning
an irrational and persistent feeling that people are 'out to get you' or are constantly watching you
Example
His constant paranoia made it hard for him to trust anyone.
他不断的偏执让他很难信任任何人。
A2 noun /dɪˈlɪv.ə.ri/

Delivery

递送; 分娩
Meaning
the action of delivering letters, parcels, or goods; the process of giving birth
Example
The delivery of the package was delayed due to bad weather conditions.
由于恶劣的天气条件，包裹的递送被延迟。
B2 noun /ˈʃəʊ.keɪs/

showcase

展示柜，吸引或有利地展示某物
Meaning
A display case or exhibition; to present something in an attractive or favorable way.
Example
The exhibition showcased the artist's best works.
展览展示了艺术家的最佳作品。
C1 noun /dɪˈmaɪz/

demise

死亡 / 结束
Meaning
Death or end of something, especially the end of an institution or system.
Example
The sudden demise of the company shocked investors.
公司突如其来的倒闭震惊了投资者。
B1 adjective /ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪtɪd/

dedicated

专心致志
Meaning
devoted to a cause, task, or purpose
Example
She is a dedicated teacher who goes above and beyond for her students.
她是一位献身的教师，为她的学生竭尽全力。
B2 noun /ɡloʊb/

Globe

球形物体；地球；地球的球形模型
Meaning
a spherical or rounded object; the earth; a spherical model of the earth
Example
The teacher used a globe to show the students the locations of different countries.
老师使用地球仪向学生展示不同国家的位置。
C1 noun /dɪˈsaɪ.pəl/

Disciple

弟子; 信徒
Meaning
a follower and student of a teacher, leader, or philosopher; devoted follower
Example
The famous philosopher had many disciples who spread his teachings worldwide.
那位著名的哲学家有许多弟子，他们将他的教义传播到世界各地。
B1 adjective ɪˈfek.tɪv

effective

有效的
Meaning
Successful in producing a desired or intended result; having the power to influence or produce a result.
Example
Effective policies drive organizational success.
有效的政策推动组织成功。
B2 verb /wɪðˈstænd/

withstand

承受 / 抵抗
Meaning
to resist or endure something without being harmed
Example
This building can withstand strong earthquakes.
这座建筑能够承受强烈的地震。
C1 noun /lɒft/

loft

阁楼
Meaning
An upper room or space, often under the roof of a building.
Example
She converted the old loft into a modern studio.
她把旧阁楼改造成了一个现代化的工作室。
C2 verb /dɪˈnjuːd/

denude

剥夺
Meaning
to strip something of its covering, possessions, or assets
Example
The forest was denuded of trees by illegal logging.
森林被非法伐木剥夺了树木。
C2 noun /ˈstiː.vəˌdɔːr/

stevedore

装卸工
Meaning
A person employed to load and unload cargo from ships.
Example
The stevedores worked tirelessly to unload the cargo before dawn.
装卸工们不知疲倦地工作，直到黎明前卸下货物。
C1 adjective /prɪˈkoʊʃəs/

precocious

早熟
Meaning
Showing advanced development or maturity at an unusually early age.
Example
The precocious child was reading novels at the age of five.
那个早熟的孩子五岁时就能阅读小说。
B2 adverb /əˈlɛdʒɪdli/

allegedly

据称
Meaning
used to say that something is claimed to be true, though not proven
Example
He was allegedly involved in the robbery.
他据称参与了抢劫。
C2 noun /məˈlæsɪz/

Molasses

糖蜜
Meaning
thick, dark, sweet syrup made from sugar cane
Example
The recipe calls for molasses to give the bread a rich flavor.
食谱要求加入糖蜜，给面包增加浓郁的味道。
B1 noun /ˈhɛlθˌkɛər/

healthcare

医疗保健
Meaning
the organized provision of medical care to people
Example
The country invested heavily in healthcare to improve public health.
该国在医疗保健方面进行了大量投资，以改善公共健康。
B1 noun /miːnz/

Means

手段; 资源; 方法;
Meaning
An action or system by which a result is achieved; financial resources
Example
They don't have the means to afford such an expensive vacation.
他们没有足够的手段支付如此昂贵的度假费用。
A1 verb /ˈɡroʊ.ɪŋ/

growing

增长
Meaning
continuously increasing or developing
Example
There is a growing demand for renewable energy.
对可再生能源的需求正在增长。
C2 adjective /bjuːˈkɒlɪk/

bucolic

田园
Meaning
Relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life.
Example
They enjoyed a bucolic picnic by the river.
他们在河边享受了一次田园式的野餐。
C1 adjective /pəˈfʌŋk.tər.i/

perfunctory

敷衍
Meaning
done without much effort, interest, or thought
Example
He gave a perfunctory nod and walked away.
他草率地点了点头然后走开了。
B2 adjective, adverb /ˈlɒŋ taɪm/

long-time

长期的
Meaning
lasting or existing for a long period of time; having continued for many years
Example
She is a long-time friend of my family.
她是我家长期的朋友。
A2 adjective /miːn/

Mean

刻薄; 残忍; 令人讨厌
Meaning
unkind; cruel; nasty
Example
Don't be so mean to your little sister.
不要对你的小妹妹这么残忍。
C1 noun ˌdiː.sen.trə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

decentralization

分权
Meaning
The transfer of authority from central to local government.
Example
Decentralization promotes regional autonomy.
分权促进区域自治。
A2 noun əˈlɪm.pɪk ɡeɪmz

Olympic Games

奥林匹克运动会
Meaning
The world's largest international sports competition held every four years, bringing together athletes from different countries to compete in various sports.
Example
The Olympic Games bring together the world's top athletes.
奥林匹克运动会汇聚了世界上最顶尖的运动员。
A2 noun /kɪŋ/

King

国王
Meaning
the male ruler of an independent state, especially one who inherits the position by right of birth
Example
The king ruled the country with wisdom and fairness.
国王以智慧和公正治理国家。
C1 noun flɛər

flair

天赋
Meaning
A natural ability to do something well.
Example
She has a flair for design, always creating visually stunning work.
她有设计的天赋，总是创造出视觉上令人印象深刻的作品。
B2 noun /ˈwɔːl.nʌt/

Walnut

核桃
Meaning
an edible nut with a hard shell and a wrinkled appearance
Example
I love to eat walnuts with honey for breakfast.
我喜欢在早餐时吃蜂蜜核桃。
A2 noun/verb /ˈaɪən/ or /ˈaɪərn/

iron

铁 / 熨斗
Meaning
a strong, hard metal used in construction; also to press clothes with heat
Example
He used an iron to smooth his shirt.
他用熨斗把衬衫弄平。
B2 verb /klæʃ/

clash

碰撞
Meaning
to come into conflict or collision with something or someone.
Example
The two cars clashed in the intersection.
两辆车在交叉路口发生了碰撞。
B2 verb /prɪˈzɜːv/

preserve

保护
Meaning
to keep something in its original state; to protect from harm or decay
Example
We must preserve our natural environment.
我们必须保护我们的自然环境。
C2 noun /ˈpɔːrfəri/

porphyry

一种硬的火成岩
Meaning
A hard igneous rock containing crystals, often used for decorative or building purposes.
Example
The ancient Romans used porphyry to make columns and statues.
古罗马人使用波斐里石制作柱子和雕像。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈtræn.sɪ.dʒənt/

intransigent

固执的, 不妥协的, 不肯改变的
Meaning
Unwilling or refusing to change one's views or to agree about something.
Example
His intransigent stance delayed the agreement.
他顽固不化的立场延误了协议。
B2 verb, noun, adjective /ˈtɛndər/

tender

提议 / 温柔
Meaning
to offer formally; soft and delicate in texture or character; a formal offer or proposal
Example
The company tendered its resignation to the board.
公司向董事会提出了辞职申请。
C2 verb /ˈɪŋkʌlpeɪt/

inculpate

指责
Meaning
To blame or accuse someone of wrongdoing.
Example
The evidence seemed to inculpate the suspect in the crime.
证据似乎将嫌疑犯牵连到这起犯罪中。
B2 noun /ˌren.əˈveɪ.ʃən/

Renovation

翻新; 恢复
Meaning
the act of renovating; restoration to a former better state
Example
The old house underwent a complete renovation last year.
去年老房子进行了彻底的翻修。
B1 verb /rʌb/

rub

摩擦
Meaning
to press and move something firmly against a surface; to apply pressure with movement
Example
She rubbed her hands together to keep them warm.
她搓手来保持温暖。
C1 noun/adjective /ˈstɜː.lɪŋ/

sterling

英国货币 / 优秀
Meaning
British money, especially pounds; of excellent quality.
Example
She was praised for her sterling work on the project.
她因在项目中的出色工作而受到表扬。
C1 adverb /ˌwɛr.əˈpɒn/

whereupon

紧接着
Meaning
Immediately after which; as a result of which.
Example
He confessed his mistake, whereupon she forgave him.
他承认了错误，紧接着她原谅了他。
B1 noun /ˈmɒr.əl/

Moral

道德
Meaning
a lesson about right and wrong conduct; principles of right behavior
Example
The moral of the story is to always tell the truth.
这个故事的道德教训是永远说真话。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈteɪnəbl/

unattainable

无法实现的
Meaning
impossible to achieve, reach, or accomplish
Example
For many, becoming a professional athlete remains an unattainable dream.
对许多人来说，成为职业运动员仍然是一个无法实现的梦想。
B2 noun /ˈboʊlər/

bowler

投球员
Meaning
a person who delivers the ball in cricket; also a type of hard felt hat with a rounded crown
Example
The bowler took three wickets in the first over.
投球员在第一轮中拿下了三个wicket。
B2 verb/noun /vɛnt/

vent

排气 / 允许空气或气体流动的开口
Meaning
to release air, gas, or strong emotions; an opening that allows air, gas, or liquid to pass
Example
She vented her frustration after the long meeting.
她在长时间的会议后发泄了她的沮丧情绪。
C1 noun /liːtʃ/

Leech

水蛭
Meaning
an aquatic or terrestrial annelid worm with suckers at both ends; metaphorically, a person who extorts profit from others
Example
The leech attached itself to his leg while swimming.
水蛭在他游泳时附着在他的腿上。
C1 adjective /ˈpɪθ.i/

pithy

简洁而有意义
Meaning
concise and meaningful; full of substance
Example
She gave a pithy comment that summarized the issue perfectly.
她给出了一个简洁的评论，完美地总结了问题。
C1 adjective dʒuːˈdɪʃ.əs

judicious

明智
Meaning
Having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense; wise and careful.
Example
A judicious decision can prevent future problems.
明智的决定可以防止未来的问题。
B1 adverb /əˈkeɪʒənəli/

Occasionally

偶尔; 有时;
Meaning
sometimes; from time to time; not regularly
Example
I occasionally visit my grandmother on weekends.
我偶尔在周末去看望我的祖母。
B2 adjective /sɑːrˈkæstɪk/

sarcastic

讽刺的
Meaning
Using irony or mockery to convey contempt or humor.
Example
She made a sarcastic remark about his cooking.
她对他的烹饪做了一个讽刺的评论。
A2 noun ˈsɜːrvɪs

service

服务
Meaning
An act of helping or doing work for someone.
Example
True education promotes the value of service to others.
真正的教育促进了对他人服务的价值。
C1 verb /dɪˈstɪl/

distill

Meaning
To purify a liquid by heating and cooling; to extract the essential meaning or most important aspects.
Example
The factory distills water to make it safe for drinking.
C2 adjective /ˈæfəbəl/

affable

和蔼可亲
Meaning
friendly, easy to talk to, and pleasant in manner
Example
He is such an affable host that everyone feels comfortable at his parties.
他是一个和蔼可亲的主人，每个人在他的聚会上都感到很舒适。
B2 noun /əˈbɔːrʃən/

abortion

Meaning
The deliberate termination of a human pregnancy, usually performed during the first 28 weeks.
Example
The debate about abortion continues to divide public opinion.
C2 noun /bleɪn/

Blain

水泡
Meaning
an inflammatory swelling or sore on the skin; a blister or pustule
Example
The doctor examined the blain on his arm.
医生检查了他手臂上的水泡。
C1 noun /əˈtoʊnmənt/

atonement

赎罪
Meaning
the act of making amends for a wrong, sin, or injury
Example
The festival was celebrated as a day of atonement.
该节日被庆祝为赎罪的日子。
C2 adjective /vəˈreɪʃəs/

veracious

真实的
Meaning
Truthful, honest; habitually speaking the truth.
Example
She gave a veracious account of what happened that day.
她给出了那天发生的事情的真实描述。
C2 adjective /ˈæbdʒɛkt/

abject

可鄙
Meaning
extremely bad, unpleasant, and degrading
Example
They lived in abject poverty.
他们生活在可鄙的贫困中。
A1 noun /ˈfɑːðər/

father

幸福
Meaning
A male parent of a child.
Example
His father taught him how to ride a bicycle.
她无法隐藏收到奖项时的快乐。
A1 noun /ˈbɒdi/

body

身体
Meaning
the physical structure of a person or animal
Example
Exercise helps keep the body healthy.
锻炼有助于保持身体健康。
B2 adjective /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzd/

specialized

专门的
Meaning
designed or developed for a particular purpose or function
Example
He has a specialized knowledge of ancient civilizations.
他对古代文明有专门的知识。
B2 adjective /ˈɡreɪ.ʃəs/

Gracious

和蔼的; 礼貌的; 慷慨的;
Meaning
kind; courteous; generous;
Example
She was very gracious and thanked everyone for their help.
她非常和蔼，并感谢所有人的帮助。
C1 verb /proʊˈtruːd/

protrude

突出
Meaning
To stick out or extend beyond a surface.
Example
A nail was protruding from the wooden board.
一根钉子从木板中突出出来。
A2 adverb /dəˈrɛktli/ or /daɪˈrɛktli/

directly

直接
Meaning
in a straight line or manner; without anything in between
Example
She spoke directly to the manager about her concerns.
她直接与经理讨论了她的担忧。
C2 noun /ˈɑːrbərɪˌkʌltʃər/

arboriculture

树艺学
Meaning
the cultivation and management of trees and shrubs
Example
He studied arboriculture to improve urban green spaces.
他学习了树艺学以改善城市绿地。
B1 adjective /ˈspaɪ.si/

Spicy

辛辣
Meaning
having a strong, hot flavor from spices; containing spices
Example
This curry is too spicy for me to eat.
这道咖喱对我来说太辣了。
B1 verb /ədˈmaɪər/

admire

欣赏
Meaning
To respect, appreciate, or look up to someone or something.
Example
I really admire her dedication to education.
我真的很欣赏她对教育的奉献。
A2 conjunction /ˈwɛðər/

whether

是否
Meaning
used to express a doubt or choice between alternatives
Example
I don’t know whether I should go.
我不知道我是否应该去。
B2 noun /ˌproʊɪˈbɪʃən/

prohibition

禁止
Meaning
The act of forbidding something by law or authority.
Example
The government announced the prohibition of smoking in public places.
政府宣布在公共场所禁烟。
C1 adjective /ˈpaɪ.əs/

Pious

虔诚的
Meaning
devoutly religious; showing reverence for God
Example
The pious monk spent hours in prayer every day.
这位虔诚的僧侣每天花费数小时祈祷。
C2 adjective /ɪˈbʊliənt/

ebullient

兴高采烈
Meaning
cheerful and full of energy
Example
She was ebullient after receiving the good news.
收到好消息后，她兴高采烈。
B2 noun ˈiːkoʊˌtʊrɪzəm

Eco-tourism

生态旅游
Meaning
A form of tourism involving responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people.
Example
Eco-tourism promotes responsible travel to natural areas.
生态旅游促进了负责任的自然地区旅游。
B1 noun pəˈten.ʃəl

potential

潜力
Meaning
Having or showing the capacity to become or develop into something in the future.
Example
The potential for innovation is immense.
创新的潜力是巨大的。
C1 verb /əˈsɪm.ɪ.leɪt/

assimilate

完全理解并吸收；融入自己的知识或文化
Meaning
To take in and understand fully; to absorb and integrate into one's knowledge or culture.
Example
Immigrants often struggle to assimilate into a new culture.
移民们常常在适应新文化时遇到困难。
C1 noun /aɪl/

isle

小岛
Meaning
A small island or peninsula, often poetic or literary.
Example
They spent their honeymoon on a beautiful tropical isle.
他们在一个美丽的热带小岛上度过了他们的蜜月。
C1 noun /ˈsiːskeɪp/

seascape

海景
Meaning
A view or painting of the sea.
Example
The artist painted a beautiful seascape at sunset.
艺术家在日落时画了一幅美丽的海景。
C1 noun /ˌhoʊmiˈɑːpəθi/

homeopathy

顺势疗法
Meaning
a system of alternative medicine based on treating diseases with highly diluted substances
Example
He believes in homeopathy for treating common colds.
他相信顺势疗法来治疗常见感冒。
B2 noun /ˈæŋk.lət/

Anklet

脚链
Meaning
a piece of jewelry worn around the ankle
Example
She wore a beautiful silver anklet on her left foot.
她在左脚上戴着一个漂亮的银脚链。
C1 noun /ˈdɛməɡɒɡ/

demagogue

民粹主义者
Meaning
A political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular desires and prejudices rather than by using rational argument.
Example
The crowd was swayed by the fiery speeches of the demagogue.
人群受到了民粹主义者激烈演讲的影响。