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C2 verb /aʊtˈraɪd/

outride

超越
Meaning
to ride faster, farther, or better than someone else
Example
The young rider managed to outride his competitors in the race.
年轻的骑手在比赛中成功超越了他的竞争对手。
B2 noun /ˈɡlæm.ər/

Glamour

魅力; 吸引力; 魅惑;
Meaning
an attractive or exciting quality that makes certain people or things seem appealing; alluring charm
Example
The glamour of Hollywood attracted young actors from around the world.
好莱坞的魅力吸引了世界各地的年轻演员。
A2 verb /ɪnˈvaɪtɪd/

invited

被邀请的
Meaning
asked someone formally or politely to go somewhere or do something
Example
She was invited to the party.
她被邀请参加聚会。
C2 noun /ˈnæfθə/

naphtha

石油醚
Meaning
A flammable oil containing hydrocarbons, obtained from petroleum or coal tar, used as fuel or solvent.
Example
The factory stored barrels of naphtha for industrial use.
工厂储存了工业用途的纳夫塔桶。
C1 noun /əbˈstrʌkʃən/

obstruction

障碍
Meaning
Something that blocks or gets in the way; the action of obstructing.
Example
There was an obstruction on the railway track.
铁路上有一个障碍。
B2 noun /ˈsɛktər/

sector

行业
Meaning
a distinct part or area of an economy, society, or industry
Example
The technology sector is growing rapidly.
科技行业正在迅速发展。
C1 noun /ˈtraɪ.fəl/

Trifle

琐事或无关紧要的事情
Meaning
something of little importance or value; a small amount
Example
Don't worry about such a trifle; it's not worth your time.
别为这种小事担心；它不值得你浪费时间。
B2 verb /soʊk/

soak

浸泡
Meaning
to make something completely wet by immersing it in liquid
Example
She soaked the clothes in water before washing them.
她在洗衣前把衣服浸泡在水中。
C2 noun /ˈtaɪroʊ/

tyro

新手
Meaning
A beginner or novice in a field or activity.
Example
As a tyro in programming, she needed constant guidance.
作为编程的新手，她需要不断的指导。
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。
C2 verb /diːˈpɒpjʊˌleɪt/

depopulate

减少人口
Meaning
To reduce the number of people living in a place.
Example
The war threatened to depopulate the once-thriving town.
战争威胁要使曾经繁荣的城市人口减少。
C1 noun /rɪˈpɑːzɪtɔːri/

repository

仓库
Meaning
a place where things are stored or kept for safekeeping
Example
The library serves as a repository of knowledge.
图书馆作为知识的仓库。
C2 noun /ˈvɪzɪdʒ/

visage

幸福
Meaning
A person's face or facial expression.
Example
Her stern visage intimidated the children.
她获得奖项时，无法掩饰她的幸福。
B2 noun /əˈdʒʌstmənt/

adjustment

Meaning
a small change made to improve something or make it work better
Example
The doctor made an adjustment to the patient’s medication.
A2 adjective /ˈnɔː.məl/

Normal

正常; 典型; 符合标准; 健康
Meaning
usual; typical; conforming to a standard; healthy
Example
It's normal to feel nervous before an important exam.
在重要的考试前感到紧张是正常的。
C2 adjective /ˈnɛðər/

nether

下方的
Meaning
situated down or below; lower
Example
They explored the nether regions of the cave.
他们探险了洞穴的下方区域。
B2 adjective /ˈprɛdʒədɪst/

prejudiced

偏见的
Meaning
having or showing a dislike or bias against a person or group without proper reason
Example
He was prejudiced against people from other regions.
他对来自其他地区的人有偏见。
B2 verb /pərˈsiːv/

perceive

感知
Meaning
to become aware of or understand something through the senses
Example
I perceive a change in his attitude.
我感知到他态度的变化。
A1 preposition /ʌv/

of

的
Meaning
expressing the relationship between a part and a whole
Example
The book is on the table, in front of the window.
书在桌子上，在窗户前。
C2 verb /ˌriː.kəˈnɔɪ.tər/

reconnoiter

侦察
Meaning
to make a preliminary inspection or survey, especially of an area for military or strategic purposes
Example
The soldiers reconnoitered the area before advancing.
士兵们在前进前侦察了该区域。
B2 noun ˈhæb.ɪt fɔːrˌmeɪ.ʃən

habit formation

习惯形成
Meaning
The process of creating a habit through regular practice and repetition.
Example
Habit formation requires consistency and discipline.
习惯的形成需要一致性和纪律。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdɪɡnənt/

indignant

愤怒
Meaning
Feeling or showing anger at something considered unfair or unjust.
Example
She was indignant when accused of cheating.
她在被指控作弊时感到愤怒。
B1 noun ˈɑːkɪtektʃə(r)

architecture

建筑学
Meaning
The art or science of designing and constructing buildings.
Example
Ancient architecture is fascinating.
古代建筑学令人着迷。
A2 noun /ˈɒm.lət/

Omelet

煎蛋饼
Meaning
a dish made from beaten eggs cooked in a frying pan and often folded around a filling
Example
She made a cheese omelet for breakfast.
她做了一个奶酪煎蛋饼作为早餐。
C2 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈkrɪtɪkəl/

diacritical

变音符号
Meaning
Relating to a mark added to a letter to indicate a different pronunciation or stress.
Example
The word résumé has diacritical marks that change its meaning from resume.
‘简历’一词有变音符号，它改变了‘简历’的意思。
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。
C2 verb /ˈreə.rɪ.faɪ/

rarefy

稀释, 精炼
Meaning
To make something less dense or more refined.
Example
The air rarefies as you climb higher into the mountains.
随着你爬得更高，空气变得更稀薄。
C1 noun /saɪð/

scythe

镰刀
Meaning
A tool with a long curved blade used for cutting grass or grain.
Example
The farmer sharpened his scythe before harvesting the wheat.
农民在收割小麦之前磨利了他的镰刀。
B2 verb /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/

succeeding

随后的 / 后续的
Meaning
coming after or following in order; continuing to succeed
Example
In the succeeding years, the company expanded rapidly.
在随后的几年里，公司迅速扩展。
B1 noun /ˈpɜr.fjuːm/

Perfume

香水
Meaning
a fragrant liquid made from essential oils and alcohol; a pleasant smell
Example
She wore her favorite perfume to the party.
她穿着最喜欢的香水去参加聚会。
C1 noun /bɑːm/

balm

香膏
Meaning
A soothing ointment or something that provides comfort or relief.
Example
The balm helped relieve the pain from her sunburn.
香膏帮助缓解她的晒伤疼痛。
C1 noun /fəˈsɑːd/

facade

外立面
Meaning
The front of a building; a false or superficial appearance
Example
The building's glass facade reflected the sunset.
建筑物的玻璃外立面反射了日落。
C1 noun /ˈkɒnstənsi/

constancy

忠诚/恒常
Meaning
the quality of being faithful and dependable
Example
Her constancy in friendship is admirable.
她在友谊中的恒常令人钦佩。
C2 adjective /kwəʊˈtɪdiən/

quotidian

日常的，普通的
Meaning
Ordinary or everyday, especially when mundane.
Example
He focused on the quotidian details of family life.
他专注于家庭生活中的日常细节。
C2 noun /ˈiːɒn/ or /ˈiːən/

aeon

Meaning
An indefinitely long period of time; an age or eternity.
Example
Dinosaurs roamed the Earth millions of aeons ago.
B1 verb /ˈdɪfər/

differ

不同
Meaning
to be unlike or distinct from something else
Example
Opinions differ on this issue.
关于这个问题，意见有所不同。
B2 noun/adjective /ˈkæpɪtəlɪst/

capitalist

Meaning
a person who supports or believes in capitalism; a wealthy business owner
Example
The capitalist believes in the freedom of the market.
B1 noun /kəmˈpænjən/

companion

伙伴
Meaning
a person or animal you spend time with or travel with
Example
He was my companion during the long journey.
他是我在漫长旅程中的伴侣。
C2 adjective /ˈfrɪski/

Frisky

活泼的; 精力充沛的; 爱玩的; 淘气的
Meaning
lively; energetic; playful; mischievous
Example
The frisky puppy ran around the garden playfully.
那只活泼的小狗在花园里欢快地奔跑。
B1 noun /trænzˈleɪtər/

translator

翻译者
Meaning
a person or tool that converts words or text from one language into another
Example
The translator helped the tourists understand the guide.
翻译者帮助游客理解导游。
C2 noun /ˌprɪnsɪˈpæləti/

principality

公国
Meaning
a state ruled by a prince
Example
Monaco is a famous principality in Europe.
摩纳哥是欧洲著名的公国。
C1 adjective /ˈfænsiːd/

fancied

想象的, 渴望的
Meaning
imagined, desired, or believed without evidence
Example
He is a fancied suitor in the eyes of the young lady.
他是年轻女士眼中的一位想象中的追求者。
B2 adjective /ɪmˈprɒp.ər/

Improper

不合适的; 错误的; 不适当的
Meaning
inappropriate; incorrect; not suitable
Example
It would be improper to discuss personal matters in a business meeting.
在商务会议上讨论个人事务是不合适的。
A2 noun /ˈkiːbɔːrd/

keyboard

键盘
Meaning
a set of keys used to operate a computer, typewriter, or similar device for inputting text and commands
Example
She typed the report quickly on her keyboard.
她在键盘上快速打完了报告。
A2 verb /taɪp/

type

打字
Meaning
to write using a keyboard or typewriter
Example
She can type very fast on the computer.
她可以在电脑上非常快地打字。
C1 verb /rɪˈpiːl/

repeal

Meaning
To officially cancel or revoke a law or decision.
Example
The government decided to repeal the outdated law.
C1 noun /ˈfɛtɪʃ/

fetish

过度或不理智的痴迷
Meaning
an excessive or irrational devotion to something
Example
He has a fetish for collecting rare stamps.
他对收集稀有邮票有着一种痴迷。
C1 noun /ʃəˈmiːz/

Chemise

睡裙
Meaning
a woman's loose-fitting undergarment or dress hanging straight from the shoulders
Example
The vintage chemise was made of delicate lace and silk.
这款复古睡裙由精美的蕾丝和丝绸制成。
B2 noun /kɜːrd/

Curd

酸奶
Meaning
a white dairy product made by coagulating milk; yogurt
Example
She added fresh curd to the salad for a tangy flavor.
她在沙拉中加入了新鲜的酸奶，带来了酸味。
B2 adjective /prəˈdʌk.tɪv/

Productive

高效的
Meaning
efficient; yielding good results; fruitful
Example
Working from home has made me more productive than ever before.
在家工作让我比以往更高效。
B1 noun /ˈɑp.ʃən/

Option

选项
Meaning
a thing that is or may be chosen; an alternative course of action
Example
You have the option to work from home or office.
你可以选择在家工作或在办公室工作。
C1 noun /rɪˈmɔːrs/

Remorse

懊悔
Meaning
deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed; bitter regret for something done
Example
He felt deep remorse for his actions.
他对自己的行为感到深深的懊悔。
C1 noun /bɒmˈbɑːrdmənt/

bombardment

轰炸
Meaning
a continuous attack with bombs or other projectiles
Example
The city endured a heavy bombardment during the war.
这座城市在战争期间承受了猛烈的轰炸。
B1 verb ɪnˈvɛst

invest

投资
Meaning
To put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or get an advantage.
Example
Investing in intellectual property can generate passive income.
投资于知识产权可以创造被动收入。
B1 noun /kræb/

Crab

螃蟹
Meaning
a crustacean with a broad carapace, stalked eyes, and five pairs of legs, the first pair of which are modified as pincers
Example
The crab scuttled sideways across the sand.
螃蟹横向爬行穿过沙滩。
C1 noun /krʊk/

crook

骗子
Meaning
a dishonest person, especially a criminal
Example
The police finally caught the crook who had been stealing cars.
警方终于抓住了那个偷车的骗子。
C2 noun /ænˈtɪstrəfi/

antistrophe

反歌式 (一种修辞手法)
Meaning
A rhetorical device in which a word or phrase is repeated at the end of successive clauses; in Greek choral poetry, the part of the ode sung by the chorus in return movement.
Example
The poet used antistrophe to emphasize the repeated phrase.
诗人使用反歌式来强调重复的短语。
C2 noun /ˌæntɪˈtɒksɪn/

antitoxin

抗毒素
Meaning
A substance that neutralizes a specific toxin in the body.
Example
The doctor administered an antitoxin to counter the snake venom.
医生注射了抗毒素来中和蛇毒。
C1 noun /ʃæˈtoʊ/

chateau

法国庄园
Meaning
a large French country house or castle
Example
They stayed in a beautiful chateau in France.
他们住在法国的一座美丽的城堡里。
B1 noun /ˈklaɪ.mət/

climate

气候
Meaning
The weather conditions prevailing in an area in general.
Example
Climate change impacts all regions globally.
气候变化影响全球所有地区。
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。
B2 verb /əkˈnɒlɪdʒ/

acknowledge

承认
Meaning
to accept or admit the existence or truth of something; to recognize
Example
She acknowledged her mistake and apologized.
她承认了她的错误并道歉。
C1 noun /ˌætəˈʃeɪ/

attache

外交参赞
Meaning
A person officially assigned to the staff of a diplomatic mission, often with a specific area of responsibility.
Example
The cultural attache organized an art exhibition in the embassy.
文化参赞在大使馆组织了一场艺术展览。
B1 verb, noun, adjective /ˈmeltɪŋ/

melting

融化
Meaning
the process of changing from solid to liquid due to heat; becoming softer or less rigid; emotionally moving or tender
Example
The ice is melting quickly under the hot sun.
冰在炎热的阳光下迅速融化。
B2 noun /beɪs/

bass

低沉的男性嗓音 / 贝斯吉他
Meaning
the lowest adult male singing voice; also, low-frequency sounds in music or a type of fish
Example
He played the bass guitar at the concert.
他在音乐会弹奏了贝斯吉他。
B1 noun /poʊl/

pole

杆
Meaning
a long, slender, vertical object or structure, typically made of wood, metal, or another material
Example
They placed the flag on top of the pole.
他们把旗帜放在杆顶上。
B2 adverb /ˌnɒnˈstɒp/

Non-stop

不停地; 不间断地
Meaning
continuing without stopping; without interruption
Example
The train traveled non-stop from London to Paris.
火车从伦敦到巴黎不停驶行。
B2 verb /mɔːrn/

mourn

哀悼
Meaning
To feel or express deep sadness or grief, especially because of someone's death.
Example
They gathered to mourn the loss of their friend.
他们聚集在一起，悼念他们朋友的离世。
B1 verb /rɪˈvjuː/

review

复习
Meaning
to examine or assess something again; to write a critical evaluation
Example
I need to review my notes before the exam.
我需要在考试前复习我的笔记。
C1 noun /ˈkændɪdnəs/

candidness

坦率
Meaning
The quality of being open, honest, and straightforward
Example
Her candidness during the meeting impressed everyone.
她在会议中的坦率给大家留下了深刻的印象。
B1 verb /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt/

disappoint

失望
Meaning
to fail to fulfill the hopes or expectations of someone; to make someone feel sad or displeased
Example
I hope I won't disappoint you with my performance.
我希望我的表现不会让你失望。
C1 verb /ˈæn.ɛks/

annex

吞并
Meaning
To take control of a territory and add it to one's own.
Example
The empire annexed the neighboring kingdom after the war.
帝国在战争后吞并了邻国的王国。
B2 verb /ˈnoʊtɪfaɪ/

notify

通知
Meaning
to inform someone officially about something
Example
The manager will notify the staff about the schedule change.
经理将通知员工关于时间表的变化。
B1 adverb /ˈtɛmpərɛrɪli/

temporarily

临时地
Meaning
for a limited time; not permanently
Example
The road is closed temporarily for repairs.
道路因维修而暂时关闭。
B1 noun ˈɪn.də.stri

industry

工业
Meaning
Economic activity concerned with the processing of raw materials and manufacture of goods in factories.
Example
The industry focuses on luxury experiences.
该工业专注于奢侈品体验。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈdɛkərəs/

indecorous

不得体
Meaning
Not in keeping with good taste and propriety; improper.
Example
His indecorous behavior shocked the audience.
他的不得体行为让观众震惊。
C2 noun /pəˈræm.bjə.leɪ.tər/

Perambulator

婴儿车
Meaning
a four-wheeled carriage for a baby; baby stroller or pram
Example
She pushed the perambulator through the park while the baby slept peacefully.
她推着婴儿车穿过公园，而婴儿安静地睡着。
B1 noun /ˈbluː.ber.i/

Blueberry

蓝莓
Meaning
a small round blue fruit that grows on bushes
Example
She picked fresh blueberries for the pie.
她为派对摘了新鲜的蓝莓。
C1 verb /ˈsʌkɪŋ/

sucking

吮吸
Meaning
Drawing in a liquid, air, or other substance through the mouth or a tube by creating a vacuum; also used figuratively for something unpleasant or ineffective
Example
The baby is sucking on a pacifier.
婴儿正在吮吸安抚奶嘴。
C2 verb /əˈreɪn/

arraign

起诉
Meaning
to formally accuse someone in a court of law and ask them to respond to the charges
Example
The suspect was arraigned before the judge this morning.
嫌疑人在今天早晨被指控出庭。
A2 noun /klaʊd/

Cloud

云
Meaning
a visible mass of condensed water vapour floating in the atmosphere above the ground
Example
Dark clouds gathered before the storm.
暴风雨前，黑云聚集。
C1 adjective /ˈvɛlvəti/

velvety

幸福
Meaning
having a smooth, soft texture like velvet
Example
She spoke in a low, velvety voice.
她收到奖项时，无法掩饰她的幸福。
C1 noun ˈsɪnədʒi

synergy

协同作用, 合作
Meaning
The interaction or cooperation of two or more organizations, substances, or other agents to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects.
Example
The synergy between the two companies led to a successful partnership.
这两家公司之间的协同作用促成了成功的合作关系。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkɒm.prə.maɪ.zɪŋ/

Uncompromising

不妥协, 固执
Meaning
unwilling to change one's views or to agree about something; showing an unwillingness to make concessions to others
Example
He was uncompromising in his demand for a full apology.
他在要求完全道歉时非常坚决。
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。
C1 noun /ˌjuːnɪˈfɔːrməti/

Uniformity

一致性；统一性；相同状态
Meaning
the quality of being uniform; consistency or sameness
Example
The uniformity of the design created a pleasing visual effect.
设计的一致性创造了一个吸引人的视觉效果。
C1 noun ˈremnənts

remnants

残余
Meaning
A small remaining quantity of something; a surviving trace.
Example
The remnants of the wall are still visible.
墙的残余部分仍然可见。
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。
C2 verb /ˈwɪni/

whinny

嘶鸣
Meaning
to make the high-pitched sound a horse makes
Example
The horse whinnied when it saw its rider.
马看到骑手时，嘶鸣了一声。
C1 verb /ɪnˈdʌkt/

induct

Meaning
to formally admit someone into a position, organization, or office
Example
She was inducted into the university's honor society.
A2 verb /əˈnaʊns/

announce

宣布
Meaning
to make a formal public statement about something
Example
The company will announce the new product tomorrow.
公司明天将宣布新产品。
C2 verb /raɪv/

rive

撕裂
Meaning
to tear apart violently
Example
The earthquake rived the ground in several places.
地震在几个地方撕裂了地面。
C1 noun /sɪr/

seer

预言者
Meaning
A person who is supposed to be able to see what will happen in the future; a prophet.
Example
The seer predicted a great change in the kingdom.
预言者预测了王国的重大变化。
C1 adjective /ˈpɔːrəs/

porous

多孔的
Meaning
Having tiny holes that allow liquid or air to pass through.
Example
The soil is very porous and drains quickly.
土壤非常多孔，排水很快。
B2 adjective /ɔːˈθen.tɪk/

Authentic

真实的; 真实; 不虚假
Meaning
genuine; real; not fake or copied
Example
The museum displays only authentic artifacts from ancient civilizations.
博物馆只展示来自古代文明的真实文物。
C2 noun /ˈʌmbrɪdʒ/

umbrage

冒犯，愤怒
Meaning
A feeling of resentment or offense.
Example
She took umbrage at his rude remark.
她对他的粗鲁言论感到愤怒。
C1 noun /ˈiːdɪkt/

edict

法令
Meaning
An official order, proclamation, or decree issued by an authority.
Example
The king issued an edict banning smoking in public places.
国王发布了一个禁烟令，禁止在公共场所吸烟。
C1 noun /rɪˈpen.təns/

Repentance

悔改
Meaning
the action of repenting; sincere regret or remorse
Example
His genuine repentance moved everyone in the courtroom.
他真正的悔改感动了法庭上的所有人。
A1 noun /ˈtiːˈviː/

tv

电视
Meaning
a device used to receive television broadcasts
Example
I watch my favorite shows on TV every evening.
我每天晚上都在电视上看我最喜欢的节目。
C1 noun /ˈsaɪd.laɪn dɪˈskʌʃənz/

sideline discussions

边缘讨论
Meaning
Informal or secondary conversations that occur outside the main agenda of a formal meeting.
Example
Sideline discussions often lead to agreements.
边缘讨论常常导致协议。
C2 noun, verb /ˈmaɪər/

mire

Meaning
A stretch of swampy or boggy ground; as a verb, to entangle or involve someone in a difficult situation.
Example
The car was stuck in the mire after the heavy rain.
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。
B1 noun /ˈkɒkˌteɪl/

cocktail

鸡尾酒
Meaning
a mixed drink typically containing alcohol and other ingredients.
Example
She ordered a cocktail at the bar.
她在酒吧点了一杯鸡尾酒。
C2 verb /ɪˈfeɪsɪŋ/

effacing

抹去 / 使自己不显眼
Meaning
erasing or making oneself inconspicuous; to remove or diminish in significance
Example
She kept effacing herself during the meeting so that others could shine.
她在会议期间不断抹去自己，以便其他人能够发光。
C2 adjective /səˈɡeɪ.ʃəs/

sagacious

贤明
Meaning
Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; wise.
Example
His sagacious leadership saved the company from failure.
他的贤明领导力使公司免于失败。
C2 adjective /ˈoʊ.kən/

oaken

由橡木制成
Meaning
made of or resembling oak wood
Example
The villagers gathered around the oaken table in the hall.
村民们围着大厅里的橡木桌子聚集在一起。
C1 noun /ˈnoʊmæd/

nomad

游牧民
Meaning
A person who has no permanent home and moves from place to place.
Example
The desert was once home to nomads who lived by herding animals.
沙漠曾经是游牧民的家，他们靠放牧生存。
C1 noun /ˌɛksɛnˈtrɪsəti/

eccentricity

怪癖
Meaning
the quality of being unconventional or slightly strange
Example
His eccentricity made him both admired and misunderstood.
他的怪癖使他既受到钦佩也被误解。
B2 noun /ˈteɪbəlˌspun/

tablespoon

汤匙
Meaning
a spoon used for serving or eating food, typically holding about 15 milliliters
Example
She stirred the soup with a tablespoon.
她用汤匙搅拌了汤。
B2 noun /prɪˈtens/

Pretence

虚伪
Meaning
an attempt to make something that is not the case appear true
Example
He made no pretence of being interested in the conversation.
他没有装作对谈话感兴趣。
A2 noun /ˈmɪr.ər/

Mirror

镜子
Meaning
a reflective surface that shows an image of whatever is in front of it
Example
She looked at herself in the mirror.
她看着镜子里的自己。
C1 adjective ˈpɪv.ə.təl

pivotal

关键的
Meaning
Of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else.
Example
Renewable energy plays a pivotal role in sustainability.
可再生能源在可持续性中起着关键作用。
B2 noun /məˈtʃʊrəti/

Maturity

成熟
Meaning
The state of being mature; full development physically or emotionally
Example
With age comes wisdom and emotional maturity.
随着年龄的增长，智慧和情感成熟随之而来。
A2 adjective /dʌtʃ/

dutch

荷兰的
Meaning
relating to the Netherlands, its people, or their language
Example
She enjoys Dutch paintings from the 17th century.
她喜欢17世纪的荷兰画作。
C2 noun /ˈpɒliˌkreɪsi/

polycracy

多元统治
Meaning
rule by many; government by multiple authorities
Example
The nation experienced a polycracy after decentralization reforms.
该国在去中心化改革后经历了多元统治。
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。
A2 noun /səˈpraɪz/

surprise

惊讶
Meaning
a sudden and unexpected event or situation
Example
His arrival was a pleasant surprise.
他的到来是一个愉快的惊讶。
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。
C1 noun /ˈtɛnɪt/

tenet

原则
Meaning
a principle, belief, or doctrine held to be true
Example
Honesty is a central tenet of their philosophy.
诚实是他们哲学的核心原则。
C2 noun/adjective /ˈdɪstæf/

distaff

与女性相关，母系
Meaning
Relating to women or the maternal side of a family; also a tool for spinning thread.
Example
She came from the distaff side of a noble family.
她来自一个贵族家庭的母系。
C1 adjective /əˈprɛs.ɪv/

Oppressive

压迫的
Meaning
Harsh and authoritarian; overwhelming; causing distress; tyrannical;
Example
The oppressive heat made it difficult to work outside during the summer.
压迫性的热浪使得夏天在外工作变得很困难。