B2 noun /ˌaʊtˈsaɪdə(r)/

outsider

局外人

Meaning

a person who is not accepted as a member of a particular group or community

Example

As a new student, she often felt like an outsider at school.

作为新生，她常常觉得自己在学校是个局外人。

A1 noun /ˈhɒlɪdeɪ/

holiday

假期

Meaning

A day of celebration or rest when most people do not work.

Example

We are planning a trip during the summer holiday.

我们计划在暑假期间去旅行。

B2 verb /ˈspɛsɪfaɪ/

specify

指定

Meaning

to state or describe something clearly and exactly

Example

Please specify the time and place of the meeting.

请明确指定会议的时间和地点。

C1 adjective /ˈɔːdəˌtɔːri/

auditory

Meaning

Relating to the sense of hearing.

Example

The lecture was designed to enhance students' auditory learning skills.

C2 adjective /ˈpaɪbɔːld/

piebald

双色斑点

Meaning

having irregular patches of two colors, especially black and white

Example

The farmer owns a piebald horse with black and white spots.

农夫有一匹带有黑白斑点的双色马。

C2 noun /ˈkoʊdə/

coda

尾声

Meaning

the concluding passage of a piece of music or a literary work

Example

The novel ends with a reflective coda that ties up the themes.

这部小说以一段反思性的尾声结束，将主题联系起来。

C2 adjective /ˈspiːʃəs/

specious

虚假

Meaning

Superficially plausible but actually false; misleading in appearance.

Example

The politician’s argument was specious, sounding convincing but lacking real evidence.

那位政治家的论点是虚假的，听起来很有说服力，但缺乏真实的证据。

A2 noun breɪn

brain

大脑

Meaning

The organ inside the head that controls thought, memory, feelings, and activity

Example

The brain can only focus on one thing at a time.

大脑一次只能专注于一件事。

C1 verb /ˈluːbrɪkeɪt/

lubricate

润滑

Meaning

to apply oil or grease to reduce friction between surfaces

Example

The mechanic lubricated the car engine parts.

机械师为汽车发动机部件上了润滑油。

C1 adjective /ˈbɑːmi/

balmy

温和而愉快的温暖；舒缓。

Meaning

Mild and pleasantly warm; soothing.

Example

We enjoyed a walk on a balmy summer evening.

我们在一个温和的夏日晚间散步。

B2 adjective /pəˈrɛntəl/

parental

与父母相关的

Meaning

relating to a parent or parents; characteristic of a mother or father

Example

Parental guidance is important for a child's development.

父母的指导对孩子的成长很重要。

C2 noun /ˌæk.wiˈes.əns/

acquiescence

默许

Meaning

The reluctant acceptance of something without protest.

Example

His silent acquiescence to unfair rules was surprising.

他对不公正规则的默许让人吃惊。

C2 noun /bəˈnæləti/

banality

平凡

Meaning

The condition of being unoriginal, boring, or obvious; trite remark or quality.

Example

The speech was criticized for its banality and lack of originality.

这篇演讲因其平凡和缺乏原创性而受到批评。

A2 noun /stɛp/

step

Meaning

a movement made by lifting one foot and putting it down in a new position

Example

She took a step towards the door.

B2 noun /ˈkloʊʒər/

closure

关闭

Meaning

the action or process of closing something, or the sense of finality or resolution.

Example

The closure of the company left many employees without jobs.

公司的关闭使许多员工失业。

C2 adjective /dʒərˈmeɪn/

germane

Jacket

夹克

Meaning

a piece of clothing worn on the upper body, typically having sleeves and fastening down the front

Example

He wore a leather jacket to protect himself from the cold wind.

他穿了一件皮夹克以保护自己免受寒冷的风吹。

C2 noun /ˈmæl.əˌfæk.tər/

malefactor

恶棍

Meaning

A person who commits a crime or does evil.

Example

The malefactor was arrested for the robbery.

恶棍因抢劫被捕。

C1 verb /bɒmˈbɑːrd/

bombard

Meaning

to attack continuously with bombs, questions, or other forces

Example

Reporters bombarded the minister with difficult questions.

B2 adjective /ˈθɔːtfəl/

thoughtful

深思熟虑

Meaning

showing careful consideration or attention

Example

She gave a thoughtful response to every question asked.

她对每个问题都做出了深思熟虑的回答。

B2 verb /əˈlɛdʒ/

allege

声称

Meaning

to claim or assert something, typically without proof

Example

The witness alleged that the man was at the crime scene.

证人声称该男子在犯罪现场。

C1 noun /ˈhɑː.mə.nɪm/

homonym

同音异义词

Meaning

A word that is spelled and pronounced like another word but has a different meaning.

Example

The word 'bat' is a homonym because it can mean an animal or a sports tool.

'蝙蝠'这个词是一个同音异义词，因为它可以指代动物或运动器材。

C2 noun /ˌvɛrɪsɪˈmɪlɪtjuːd/

verisimilitude

逼真

Meaning

the appearance of being true or real

Example

The movie was praised for its verisimilitude to actual events.

这部电影因其与实际事件的逼真感而受到称赞。

B2 conjunction /wɛərˈæz/

whereas

然而

Meaning

used to introduce a contrast or comparison between two facts

Example

She prefers tea, whereas he likes coffee.

她喜欢喝茶，而他喜欢喝咖啡。

A2 adjective /swiːt/

Sweet

甜的; 亲切的; 迷人的

Meaning

having a pleasant taste; kind and gentle; pleasing

Example

She has a sweet voice that everyone loves to hear.

她有一个甜美的声音，人人都喜欢听。

B1 adverb /ˈkloʊsli/

closely

幸福

Meaning

in a way that is very near in space, time, or relationship; carefully and attentively

Example

The detective examined the evidence closely.

当她获得奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。

B1 noun /ˈempaɪər/

empire

帝国

Meaning

a group of countries or regions controlled by one ruler or government

Example

The Roman Empire lasted for centuries.

罗马帝国延续了几个世纪。

B2 adjective /ˈdræs.tɪk/

Drastic

剧烈的; 严重的; 产生强烈或深远影响的

Meaning

extreme; severe; having a strong or far-reaching effect

Example

The company took drastic measures to reduce costs.

公司采取了剧烈的措施来减少成本。

C2 noun /rɪˈmɒnstrəns/

remonstrance

抗议

Meaning

A forceful protest or objection.

Example

The workers’ remonstrance against unfair treatment was ignored.

工人的抗议反对不公平待遇被忽视了。

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。

A2 adjective /diːp/

deep

幸福

Meaning

extending far down from the top or surface; profound or intense

Example

The lake is very deep in the middle.

当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。

C1 noun /ˈtrɪkəri/

trickery

Meaning

The use of dishonest methods to deceive or cheat someone.

Example

The politician was accused of winning the election through trickery.

C2 verb /bɪˈfɪt/

befit

适合

Meaning

to be suitable for; to be appropriate to

Example

Formal attire befits the seriousness of the occasion.

正式的服装适合这个场合的严肃性。

C1 noun /ˈtɛmptər/

tempter

引诱者

Meaning

a person or thing that entices someone into doing something wrong

Example

The tempter whispered false promises into his ear.

引诱者在他耳边低声许下虚假的承诺。

B2 verb /ɪmˈbɑːrkɪŋ/

embarking

开始旅行

Meaning

Beginning a journey or enterprise.

Example

The group is embarking on a long journey.

小组正在开始一段长途旅行。

C2 adjective /ˈslɪpʃɒd/

slipshod

草率的, 马虎的

Meaning

done in a careless, sloppy, or untidy way

Example

The project failed due to slipshod planning.

由于草率的规划，项目失败了。

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 /dɪˈkeɪ/

Decay

腐烂; 分解; 衰退

Meaning

the process of rotting or decomposing; gradual decline or deterioration

Example

The old building showed signs of decay after years of neglect.

这座老建筑在多年疏忽后显示出腐烂的迹象。

C2 verb /ɪmˈpjuːt/

impute

归因于

Meaning

to attribute a fault or responsibility to someone

Example

They imputed the company's success to good leadership.

他们将公司的成功归功于出色的领导力。

C1 adjective /ɪmˈprɒmp.tjuː/

impromptu

即兴

Meaning

Done without being planned, organized, or rehearsed; spontaneous.

Example

He gave an impromptu speech at the event.

他在活动中做了即兴演讲。

B2 adjective /pəˈzes.ɪv/

Possessive

幸福

Meaning

showing a desire to own or control something; unwilling to share; jealously protective

Example

He is very possessive about his car.

当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。

C1 verb, noun /ˈɡrɪməs/

grimace

鬼脸

Meaning

to make an ugly, twisted expression on one's face, usually in disgust or pain

Example

He grimaced when he tasted the sour fruit.

他品尝到酸果实时做了一个鬼脸。

A2 verb /tʊr/

Tour

巡回演出

Meaning

to travel around a place for pleasure or to perform

Example

The band will tour several cities this summer.

乐队今年夏天将在多个城市巡回演出。

C2 noun /ˈdʒɒlɪti/

jollity

欢庆

Meaning

lively and cheerful activity or celebration

Example

The wedding was full of jollity and laughter.

婚礼充满了欢庆和笑声。

C2 noun /ˌniːoʊˈdɑːrwɪnɪzəm/

neo-darwinism

新达尔文主义

Meaning

A modern interpretation of Darwin's theory of evolution, integrating genetics and natural selection.

Example

Neo-Darwinism combines Darwin’s theory of natural selection with modern genetics.

新达尔文主义将达尔文的自然选择理论与现代遗传学相结合。

C1 noun /ˌævɒ̃ˈɡɑːrd/

avantgarde

先锋派

Meaning

people or works that are innovative, experimental, and ahead of their time

Example

The avantgarde of the 20th century reshaped modern art.

20世纪的先锋派重新塑造了现代艺术。

C1 verb /diːˈkoʊd/

decode

Meaning

to convert a coded message into a readable form; to interpret meaning

Example

The software can decode the hidden message within seconds.

C2 verb /beɪst/

baste

在烹饪过程中将融化的脂肪、肉汁或液体倒在肉上，保持其湿润

Meaning

to pour or brush melted fat, juices, or liquid over meat during cooking to keep it moist

Example

She basted the turkey every 30 minutes to keep it juicy.

她每30分钟给火鸡加油，以保持它的多汁。

A1 adjective /dɑːk/

Dark

黑暗

Meaning

having little or no light; of a deep shade approaching black

Example

She prefers dark colors for her winter clothes.

她更喜欢深色的冬季衣物。

C2 noun /ɪˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

enunciation

发音，清晰发音

Meaning

The act of saying or pronouncing words clearly and distinctly.

Example

His enunciation was clear during the presentation.

他的发音在演讲中很清晰。

B1 noun tɪk mɑːrk

tick mark

勾选框

Meaning

A mark (✓) used to indicate that something is correct or has been chosen, checked, or dealt with.

Example

I put a tick mark on all the completed tasks.

我在所有已完成的任务上打上了勾选框。

C2 noun /lɪˈvaɪəθən/

leviathan

巨大海怪

Meaning

a huge sea monster or something very large and powerful.

Example

The ship looked like a leviathan on the horizon.

那艘船在地平线上看起来像一只巨大的海怪。

A2 adjective /ˈɔː.dɪ.nər.i/

Ordinary

普通的; 常见的; 不特别的

Meaning

normal; usual; not special

Example

It was just an ordinary day at the office.

那只不过是办公室里的普通一天。

C1 adjective /ˈbæʃ.fəl/

Bashful

害羞的; 胆小的; 谦虚的; 容易尴尬

Meaning

shy; timid; modest; easily embarrassed

Example

The bashful child hid behind her mother when meeting strangers.

那个害羞的孩子在遇到陌生人时躲在她妈妈后面。

B2 noun /ˈblɒkˌtʃeɪn/

blockchain

区块链

Meaning

A system of recording information in a way that makes it difficult or impossible to change, hack, or cheat the system

Example

Blockchain technology ensures transparency in financial transactions.

区块链技术确保金融交易的透明度。

B2 noun ɪnˈtɛɡrɪti

integrity

完整性

Meaning

The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.

Example

Teachers' integrity fosters a positive learning environment.

教师的完整性促进了积极的学习环境。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈtɒlərənt/

intolerant

不宽容

Meaning

unwilling to accept or respect beliefs or behavior different from one's own

Example

He is intolerant of any opinion that differs from his own.

他不能容忍与自己意见不同的任何观点。

B1 noun /ˈvɪk.tɪm/

Victim

受害者

Meaning

a person who suffers harm, injury, or death as a result of an event or action

Example

The victim was taken to the hospital immediately.

受害者立即被送往医院。

C1 verb /dɪsˈoʊn/

disown

放弃关系

Meaning

to refuse to acknowledge or accept responsibility for someone or something

Example

He decided to disown his reckless brother.

他决定与他的鲁莽兄弟断绝关系。

B2 adjective /ˈskeptɪkəl/

Sceptical

怀疑的; 不信任的; 对某事的真相持怀疑态度

Meaning

having doubts; not easily convinced; questioning the truth of something

Example

Many scientists remain sceptical about the new theory.

许多科学家对新理论持怀疑态度。

C1 noun /ɪkˈspæns/

expanse

广阔的区域

Meaning

a wide, open area of land, sea, or sky

Example

The desert is a vast expanse of sand and rock.

沙漠是一个广阔的沙子和岩石区域。

B1 noun /ˈmeʒərmənt/

measurement

测量

Meaning

the size, length, or amount of something, as determined by measuring

Example

The tailor took my waist measurement before stitching the suit.

裁缝在缝制西装前先测量了我的腰围。

C2 adjective /səˈdʒɛstəbəl/

suggestible

易受影响的

Meaning

easily influenced by the suggestions of others

Example

Children are highly suggestible and may believe what they are told.

孩子们很容易受到影响，可能会相信他们被告知的事情。

C1 noun /kəʊˈhiːʒən/

cohesion

凝聚力

Meaning

The action or fact of forming a united whole.

Example

The team showed excellent cohesion throughout the project.

团队在整个项目中展现出了卓越的凝聚力。

C1 noun /ˈfɔːls.hʊd/

Falsehood

虚伪; 谎言

Meaning

the state of being untrue; a lie

Example

The politician was caught spreading falsehoods about his opponent.

那位政治家被抓到散播关于对手的谎言。

C1 noun /ˈdɑː.mə.saɪl/

domicile

住所

Meaning

A person's legal residence or permanent home.

Example

He declared Canada as his legal domicile.

他宣布加拿大为他的法定住所。

A2 noun /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/

clothing

衣服

Meaning

items worn to cover the body; apparel collectively

Example

Warm clothing is essential in winter.

冬天，保暖衣物是必不可少的。

C1 verb /dɪˈspɜːrs/

disperse

驱散

Meaning

To scatter or spread widely in different directions.

Example

The police used tear gas to disperse the crowd.

警方使用催泪瓦斯驱散人群。

B1 noun /ˈɑː.kɪ.tekt/

architect

建筑师

Meaning

a person who designs buildings and oversees their construction

Example

The architect designed a modern office building.

建筑师设计了一座现代的办公楼。

C1 verb /ɪnˈtaɪs/

entice

引诱

Meaning

to attract or tempt someone by offering something appealing

Example

The advertisement was designed to entice customers into the store.

广告被设计来吸引顾客进店。

C1 noun /ɡʌst/

Gust

突如其来的强风

Meaning

a sudden strong rush of wind; a sudden burst or outburst of feeling

Example

A powerful gust of wind knocked over the outdoor umbrellas at the cafe.

一阵强风把咖啡馆外的遮阳伞吹倒了。

B2 verb /ˈkɪdnæp/

kidnap

绑架

Meaning

to take someone away illegally by force

Example

The criminals kidnapped the wealthy businessman.

罪犯绑架了富有的商人。

A1 noun /ɡeɪm/

game

游戏

Meaning

An activity or sport played for amusement, competition, or skill.

Example

They played a football game in the afternoon.

他们下午踢了场足球比赛。

C2 adjective /ˈæməˌtɔːri/

amatory

与爱相关的

Meaning

Relating to or expressing sexual love.

Example

The poet’s verses were filled with amatory themes.

诗人的诗句充满了爱情主题。

B2 noun /taɪd/

Tide

潮汐

Meaning

the alternate rising and falling of the sea, usually twice in each lunar day, due to the attraction of the moon and sun

Example

The fishermen waited for high tide to launch their boats.

渔民们等待着高潮来启动他们的船。

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。

C2 adjective /woʊnt/ or /wɔːnt/

wont

习惯

Meaning

accustomed or used to doing something

Example

She rose early, as she was wont to do.

她早早起床，正如她习惯做的那样。

B1 noun /ˈsʌn.raɪz/

Sunrise

日出

Meaning

the time in the morning when the sun appears above the horizon

Example

We watched the beautiful sunrise from the mountain top.

我们从山顶观看了美丽的日出。

C2 noun /haɪnd/

Hind

母鹿

Meaning

a female deer, especially a red deer

Example

The hind protected her fawn from predators.

母鹿保护了她的小鹿免受捕食者的伤害。

C1 noun /ʃruː/

shrew

暴躁的女人 / 小鼠类动物

Meaning

a small mouse-like animal; also a woman with a bad temper

Example

The play describes a strong-willed woman as a shrew.

这部戏描述了一位坚强的女性，像一个暴躁的女人一样。

B2 noun /reɪˈʒiːm/

regime

政权

Meaning

a system or form of government, often authoritarian

Example

The military regime controlled the country for decades.

军事政权控制了这个国家几十年。

C2 noun /ˌfɑːsfəˈrɛsəns/

phosphorescence

磷光

Meaning

the property of emitting light without noticeable heat

Example

The deep-sea creatures displayed a beautiful phosphorescence.

深海生物展示了美丽的磷光。

C1 noun /ˈwaɪt.lɪst.ɪŋ/

whitelisting

将特定用户、软件或 IP 地址识别为安全和可信的

Meaning

Identifying specific users, software, or IP addresses as safe and trusted

Example

Only verified applications are allowed through whitelisting.

只有经过验证的应用程序才能通过白名单获得许可。

C2 noun /ˌpærəˈɡɔːrɪk/

paregoric

含鸦片的药物

Meaning

a medicine containing opium, once used to relieve pain and diarrhea

Example

Doctors once prescribed paregoric to treat diarrhea in children.

医生曾经开具帕雷戈里克来治疗儿童的腹泻。

B2 noun /ˈwɑː.ʃər mæn/

Washer man

洗衣工

Meaning

a person whose job is to wash clothes and linens for others

Example

The washer man collected dirty clothes from every household in the village.

洗衣工从村庄的每个家庭收集脏衣服。

A1 adjective /kuːl/

cool

冷静, 凉爽, 印象深刻

Meaning

moderately cold; calm and composed; fashionable or impressive

Example

She kept a cool head during the crisis.

她在危机中保持冷静。

C1 noun /mɑːrʃ/

Marsh

沼泽

Meaning

An area of low-lying land that is flooded in wet seasons or at high tide

Example

The endangered birds built their nests in the protected marsh.

濒危的鸟类在受保护的沼泽中筑巢。

B2 noun /ˈwɪlɪŋnəs/

willingness

意愿

Meaning

the quality of being prepared or ready to do something

Example

Her willingness to help others made her very popular.

她愿意帮助他人的态度使她变得非常受欢迎。

B2 noun /præŋk/

prank

恶作剧

Meaning

A trick that is intended to be funny but not harmful.

Example

They played a harmless prank on their friend during the party.

他们在派对上和朋友玩了一个无害的恶作剧。

C1 verb /ɪnˈfɛst/

infest

感染

Meaning

to overrun in large numbers, especially so as to cause damage or discomfort

Example

The old house was infested with rats.

老房子被老鼠感染。

B1 noun ˈdʒʌdʒ.mənt

judgment

判决，判断，裁决

Meaning

The ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions.

Example

The judge's judgment was fair and just.

法官的判决公正而公正。

B1 adjective /ˈvælɪd/

Valid

有效; 法律上或官方上可接受的

Meaning

legally or officially acceptable; having a sound basis in logic or fact

Example

The passport is valid for ten years.

护照有效期为十年。

C2 adjective /ˈɪl bred/

Ill-bred

无教养的

Meaning

lacking good manners; rude; showing poor upbringing

Example

His ill-bred behavior shocked everyone at the dinner party.

他的无教养行为让晚宴上的每个人都震惊。

C1 adjective /ˈroʊtəri/

rotary

旋转的

Meaning

Relating to or characterized by rotation; revolving around an axis.

Example

The machine uses a rotary engine to function efficiently.

这台机器使用旋转引擎高效地工作。

C1 noun /ˈmʌf.lər/

Muffler

围巾

Meaning

a long strip of cloth worn around the neck for warmth

Example

She wrapped a warm muffler around her neck before going outside.

她在出门前围上了一个温暖的围巾。

C2 verb /ˈnuːkliˌeɪt/

nucleate

成核

Meaning

to form into a nucleus or bring together into a central part

Example

The droplets began to nucleate around tiny particles in the air.

水滴开始在空气中的微小颗粒周围形成核。

C1 adjective /ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡə.bəl/

Navigable

可航行的

Meaning

suitable for ships or boats to travel on; able to be navigated

Example

The river is navigable for small boats during the rainy season.

这条河在雨季适合小船通行。

C2 noun /mɔːrˈtɪʃən/

mortician

殡仪员

Meaning

a person whose job is to prepare dead bodies for burial or cremation and to arrange funerals

Example

The mortician prepared the body for the funeral service.

殡仪员为葬礼服务准备了尸体。

C2 adjective /ˈbɪz.ən.taɪn/ or /ˈbaɪ.zənˌtiːn/

byzantine

复杂

Meaning

Extremely complicated and detailed; relating to the Byzantine Empire or its style.

Example

The new tax regulations are so byzantine that few understand them.

新的税收规定非常复杂，很少有人能理解。

C1 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈbæləns/

counterbalance

抵消

Meaning

to offset or balance the effect of something

Example

Exercise can counterbalance the negative effects of stress.

运动可以抵消压力的负面影响。

C1 adjective ˈɛl.ə.kwənt

eloquent

雄辩

Meaning

Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing; clearly expressing or indicating something.

Example

Her eloquent speech inspired the entire audience.

她雄辩的演讲激励了整个观众。

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 adjective /ɪkˈstætɪk/

ecstatic

欣喜若狂

Meaning

Feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or excitement.

Example

The fans were ecstatic after their team won the championship.

球迷在他们的球队赢得冠军后欣喜若狂。

B2 noun/verb /bʌst/

bust

Meaning

As a noun: A sculpture of a person's head, shoulders, and chest; As a verb: To break, smash, or arrest.

Example

The police busted the gang last night.

B2 noun, verb /ˈɑːrkaɪv/

Custody

监护; 拘留; 保护

Meaning

the protective care or guardianship of someone or something; imprisonment or detention

Example

After the divorce, they shared custody of their children equally.

离婚后，他们平等地分享了孩子的监护权。

B1 noun /ˈvæl.i/

Valley

山谷

Meaning

a low area of land between hills or mountains

Example

The green valley stretched for miles between the mountains.

绿色的山谷在山脉之间延伸了好几英里。

B2 noun /ˈspɛk.tə.kəl/

spectacle

景象

Meaning

An impressive display or performance for viewers.

Example

The fireworks created a breathtaking spectacle in the night sky.

烟花在夜空中创造了一个惊人的景象。

B2 noun ˈsæt.əl.aɪt

satellite

卫星

Meaning

An artificial object which has been intentionally placed into orbit around a celestial body.

Example

Satellites provide critical data for research.

卫星为研究提供了重要的数据。

C1 verb /əˈfɪʃieɪt/

officiate

主持

Meaning

To perform official duties, especially in a ceremony or as a referee.

Example

The priest will officiate the wedding ceremony.

牧师将主持婚礼仪式。

C2 verb /dʒaɪb/

gibe

嘲笑

Meaning

To make insulting or mocking remarks; to taunt.

Example

The fans gibed at the losing team.

粉丝们嘲笑失败的队伍。

C1 verb /ˈstɪp.jʊ.leɪt/

stipulate

规定

Meaning

to demand or specify a condition in an agreement or contract

Example

The contract stipulates that payment must be made within 30 days.

合同规定付款必须在30天内完成。

C1 noun /ˈlɛɡɪŋ/

legging

紧身裤

Meaning

tight-fitting stretch pants, typically worn by women for exercise or casual wear

Example

She bought a new pair of black leggings for the gym.

她为健身房买了一条新的黑色紧身裤。

C1 noun /sərˈveɪər/

surveyor

测量员

Meaning

A person who measures and maps land, buildings, or other features.

Example

The surveyor measured the land for construction.

测量员为建设测量了土地。

C1 noun /bəˈtɒn/

baton

Meaning

A thin stick carried by a conductor to direct an orchestra, or used as a symbol of authority.

Example

The conductor raised his baton to begin the symphony.

C1 adjective /ˈbækˌhændɪd/

backhanded

间接或讽刺的

Meaning

Indirect or sarcastic, often appearing as praise but actually insulting.

Example

She gave him a backhanded compliment about his work.

她给了他一个间接的赞美，关于他的工作。

C2 noun /ˌɛfləˈrɛsəns/

efflorescence

开花

Meaning

the process of flowering or reaching an optimal stage of development

Example

The garden was at the peak of its efflorescence in spring.

花园在春天达到了它的开花巅峰。

C1 adjective ʌnˈjiːl.dɪŋ

unyielding

坚定或坚韧

Meaning

Not easily broken or giving in to pressure.

Example

Her unyielding determination helped her overcome all challenges.

她坚定的决心帮助她克服了所有的挑战。

C2 adjective /ˈdaʊti/

doughty

勇敢的

Meaning

brave, valiant, courageous

Example

The doughty soldier never backed down from a challenge.

勇敢的士兵从不退缩面对挑战。

B1 noun /ˈkwaɪər/

choir

合唱团

Meaning

An organized group of singers, typically performing in church services or concerts.

Example

The choir sang beautifully during the ceremony.

合唱团在仪式中唱得非常美丽。

B2 verb /ˈrʌm.bəl/

rumble

幸福

Meaning

to make a continuous deep, resonant sound

Example

Thunder rumbled in the distance.

当她收到奖项时，她无法隐藏自己的幸福。