B2 noun/verb /ˈoʊvərˌdoʊs/

overdose

过量服药

Meaning

An excessive and dangerous amount of a drug; to take too much of a substance.

Example

He was rushed to the hospital after a drug overdose.

他因毒品过量被送进了医院。

C1 noun /ˈɪŋ.krə.mənt/

Increment

增加

Meaning

an increase or addition, especially one of a series on a fixed scale; a regular increase in salary

Example

He received an annual increment of five percent in his salary this year.

他今年获得了五个百分点的年终增加。

A2 noun /dəˈrɛkʃən/ or /daɪˈrɛkʃən/

direction

方向, 指令

Meaning

the course or path on which someone or something is moving; instructions on what to do

Example

He asked for directions to the train station.

他询问了去火车站的方向。

C2 noun /ˈjuːər/

ewer

水罐

Meaning

a large jug with a wide mouth, especially used in the past for carrying water

Example

The servant filled the ewer with fresh water.

仆人把水罐装满了新鲜的水。

C2 verb /ˌɪmpɔːrˈtuːn/

importune

反复请求

Meaning

To ask someone persistently or pressingly for something

Example

The child importuned his mother for a new toy.

孩子反复请求母亲给他买一个新玩具。

B2 adjective /ˈflɔː.ləs/

Flawless

完美的; 无缺陷

Meaning

perfect; without any defects or faults; immaculate

Example

Her flawless performance earned her a standing ovation.

她完美的表现为她赢得了全场起立的掌声。

C1 adjective /ˈsɒnɪk/

sonic

音速的

Meaning

Relating to or involving sound waves or speed of sound.

Example

The jet created a loud boom when it broke the sonic barrier.

喷气机突破声速壁垒时发出了巨大的爆炸声。

C1 noun /fiˈæs.koʊ/

fiasco

彻底失败

Meaning

a complete failure, especially a ludicrous or humiliating one

Example

The event turned into a complete fiasco due to poor planning.

由于糟糕的规划，活动变成了彻底的失败。

B2 adjective /ɪˈrɛləvənt/

Irrelevant

不相关的

Meaning

not connected with or relevant to something; having no bearing on the matter

Example

Your past mistakes are irrelevant to this discussion.

你过去的错误与这个讨论无关。

B2 noun /oʊˈbiː.di.əns/

Obedience

服从

Meaning

compliance with an order, request, or law; submission to authority

Example

Children should show obedience to their parents.

孩子们应该对父母表现出服从。

C2 adjective /ˈsɪŋkəˌpeɪtɪd/

syncopated

切分节奏

Meaning

Characterized by displaced beats or rhythms, especially in music.

Example

The jazz piece had a syncopated rhythm that energized the crowd.

这段爵士乐有一个切分节奏，激励了人群。

B2 noun ɪnˈsɛntɪvz

incentives

激励

Meaning

Things that motivate or encourage one to do something.

Example

Tax incentives are used to encourage investment in renewable energy.

税收激励用于鼓励对可再生能源的投资。

A1 pronoun /ðɛm/

them

他们

Meaning

used to refer to people or things previously mentioned or easily identified

Example

I saw them at the park yesterday.

我昨天在公园看到了他们。

C2 adjective /ˈek.wə.bəl/

Equable

平和

Meaning

calm and even-tempered; not easily disturbed

Example

He maintained an equable temperament throughout the crisis.

他在整个危机期间保持了平和的性格。

C1 verb /kəˈrəʊd/

corrode

腐蚀

Meaning

to gradually destroy or wear away metal or other materials through chemical action

Example

The iron pipes corroded over time due to exposure to water.

铁管因暴露在水中而随着时间的推移而腐蚀。

C1 noun /dɪsˈɪntrəst/

disinterest

冷漠

Meaning

lack of interest or concern

Example

His disinterest in the project was obvious.

他对这个项目的冷漠是显而易见的。

B1 noun /æks/

Axe

斧头

Meaning

a tool with a heavy blade for cutting wood

Example

The lumberjack swung his axe to chop the tree.

伐木工人挥动着他的斧头砍树。

C1 adjective /ˈfaɪə.ri/

Fiery

火热的; 激情的; 暴躁的

Meaning

burning; passionate; hot-tempered; showing strong emotion

Example

She has a fiery temper that flares up quickly.

她有一个火热的脾气，容易迅速发火。

C1 noun স্ক্রোলিং অ্যাডিকশন

scrolling addiction

滚动成瘾

Meaning

A compulsive need to continuously scroll through content on digital devices, particularly smartphones and social media platforms.

Example

Scrolling addiction is a growing concern among smartphone users.

滚动成瘾在智能手机用户中是一个日益严重的问题。

C1 verb /ˌmɪsˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/

misrepresent

Meaning

to give a false or misleading account of something

Example

The lawyer accused the witness of trying to misrepresent the facts.

B2 adjective /ˈθɔːr.ni/

Thorny

多刺的; 难以处理的

Meaning

having thorns; difficult to handle or deal with

Example

The thorny issue of budget cuts needs careful consideration.

预算削减的棘手问题需要仔细考虑。

C1 noun/verb /ˈɡlɪmər/

glimmer

微弱的闪光

Meaning

A faint or wavering light; to shine with a faint light.

Example

A glimmer of hope shone in her eyes.

她眼中闪烁着希望的光芒。

C1 adjective ʌnˈtʃɑːtɪd

uncharted

未标记

Meaning

Not mapped or surveyed; unknown or unexplored.

Example

The mission aimed to explore uncharted areas of the planet.

该任务旨在探索星球上未标记的区域。

B2 verb /rɪˈkɔːl/

recall

回忆

Meaning

to bring (a memory, fact, or situation) back into one's mind

Example

I can't recall the last time we met.

我记不得我们上次见面是什么时候。

C1 noun /miːlˈjuː/

milieu

环境

Meaning

A person's social environment or surroundings.

Example

She grew up in an artistic milieu.

她在艺术的环境中长大。

B2 adjective /ˈfræntɪk/

frantic

疯狂的

Meaning

Extremely anxious, hurried, or out of control due to fear or excitement.

Example

She made a frantic call to her family after the accident.

事故发生后，她紧急给家人打了电话。

C1 adjective /ˈstɪltɪd/

stilted

做作的, 不自然的

Meaning

Speech or writing that is stiff, unnatural, or overly formal.

Example

His speech sounded stilted and rehearsed.

他的演讲听起来做作且预先排练过。

A2 noun /ˈkɒm.ent/

comment

Meaning

a verbal or written remark expressing an opinion or reaction

Example

She posted a kind comment on my photo.

她在我的照片下留言了一条友好的评论。

B2 noun jiːld

yield

收益, 利润

Meaning

A financial return or reward (especially a dividend or interest) from an investment.

Example

The investment yielded high returns last year.

投资去年带来了高回报。

C2 verb /ˌmɪskənˈsiːv/

misconceive

误解

Meaning

To misunderstand or form an incorrect idea about something.

Example

He misconceived the purpose of the project.

他误解了项目的目的。

C1 noun/verb /ˈkætəpʌlt/

catapult

弹射器

Meaning

A device for launching objects at high speed; to hurl or launch something suddenly.

Example

The invention catapulted him to international fame.

发明将他弹射到国际声誉。

C2 noun /friːz/

frieze

浮雕带

Meaning

a decorative horizontal band, often sculpted or painted, usually on a wall near the ceiling

Example

The frieze above the entrance depicts scenes from ancient mythology.

入口上方的浮雕带描绘了古代神话中的场景。

C2 verb /ˌkɒnvəˈlɛs/

convalesce

恢复健康，在疾病或治疗后恢复力量

Meaning

to recover health and strength after illness or medical treatment

Example

After the surgery, she spent several weeks convalescing at home.

手术后，她在家里恢复了几个星期。

B2 noun /ˈmɪnərəl/

mineral

矿物

Meaning

a naturally occurring substance that is solid and inorganic, often used in industry or nutrition

Example

Calcium is an important mineral for strong bones.

钙是一种对强壮骨骼很重要的矿物。

C2 verb /ɛnˈdʒɔɪn/

enjoin

命令，禁止

Meaning

to instruct or urge someone to do something; to prohibit legally

Example

The judge enjoined the company from continuing its activities.

法官禁止公司继续其活动。

B1 noun /tæŋk/

Tank

坦克

Meaning

a heavily armored fighting vehicle moving on a continuous track

Example

The tank rolled through the battlefield with powerful armor.

坦克穿越了战场，配备强大的装甲。

C2 noun /ˌtɜːsənˈtɛnəri/

tercentenary

三百周年纪念

Meaning

The 300th anniversary of an event.

Example

The city celebrated its tercentenary with a grand festival.

这座城市以盛大的节日庆祝了它的三百年纪念日。

C2 adjective /ˌdɛlɪˈkwɛsənt/

deliquescent

由于吸湿而变成液体

Meaning

tending to become liquid by absorbing moisture from the air

Example

Sugar is not deliquescent, but salt can be.

糖不是黴變的，但鹽可以。

C1 noun/verb /pɔːr/

pore

毛孔 / 仔细研究

Meaning

As a noun: a tiny opening in the skin or surface. As a verb: to study something carefully.

Example

She pored over the documents for hours before making a decision.

她在做出决定之前，花了几个小时仔细查看文件。

C1 noun /ˈmæntl̩/

mantle

披风，责任

Meaning

A cloak or covering; also the layer of the earth between the crust and the core.

Example

The leader assumed the mantle of responsibility.

领导者承担起了责任的重担。

C2 noun /ˈɡrændɪləkwəns/

grandiloquence

夸张的语言

Meaning

Pompous or extravagant language, style, or manner, often intended to impress

Example

The politician’s speech was full of empty grandiloquence.

政治家的演讲充满了空洞的夸张语言。

A1 adjective ˈdɪfɪkəlt

difficult

困难

Meaning

Needing much effort or skill to accomplish, deal with, or understand; hard.

Example

Managing urban challenges has become increasingly difficult.

管理城市挑战变得越来越困难。

C2 adjective /dɪˈrɪzəbl/

derisible

可嘲笑的

Meaning

deserving ridicule or mockery

Example

His excuse was so weak that it was plainly derisible.

他的借口如此虚弱，以至于显然是可嘲笑的。

A2 noun/verb /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/

fishing

钓鱼

Meaning

the activity of catching fish

Example

Fishing is a popular activity in coastal villages.

捕鱼是沿海村庄中流行的活动。

C2 noun /traɪˈʌmvɪər/

triumvir

三头统治者

Meaning

One of a group of three men holding power in ancient Rome.

Example

Caesar was a triumvir in the first Roman triumvirate.

凯撒是第一罗马三巨头中的一员。

B2 adjective /stɑːrk/

stark

严峻的, 锋利的

Meaning

Severe, sharp, or clearly defined; plain and without any decoration.

Example

The stark contrast between poverty and wealth was evident in the city.

贫困与财富之间的鲜明对比在城市中显而易见。

B2 noun /rɪˈsɛs/

recess

休息

Meaning

A short break from work or school; also a small space set back in a wall.

Example

The children played outside during recess.

孩子们在休息期间在外面玩耍。

C1 verb /flɪntʃ/

flinch

退缩

Meaning

to suddenly move back or away due to fear or pain

Example

He didn’t flinch when the doctor gave him the injection.

他在医生给他打针时没有退缩。

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。

B2 adjective /æbˈnɔːr.məl/

abnormal

异常的

Meaning

deviating from what is normal or usual, typically in a way that is undesirable

Example

The doctor noticed an abnormal growth in the patient’s lung.

医生注意到病人肺部出现了异常的生长。

B2 adjective /ˈtʌtʃ.ɪŋ/

Touching

感人的; 情感的

Meaning

causing feelings of sympathy or emotion; moving

Example

The touching story brought tears to everyone's eyes.

感人的故事让每个人的眼里都充满了泪水。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈskeɪðd/

unscathed

毫发无损

Meaning

Without suffering any injury, damage, or harm.

Example

She escaped from the accident unscathed.

她毫发无损地逃离了事故。

B2 noun, verb /sɪn/

sin

罪

Meaning

an immoral act considered to be a transgression against divine law; to commit an offense against religious or moral law

Example

He confessed his sin to the priest.

他向神父忏悔了他的罪。

C1 noun /swiːt.laɪm/

Sweetlime

甜酸橙

Meaning

a citrus fruit that is sweeter and less acidic than regular lime

Example

The sweetlime juice was refreshing on a hot day.

甜橙汁在炎热的天气里令人耳目一新。

B2 verb /bɪˈtreɪ/

betray

背叛

Meaning

to be disloyal to; to reveal secrets

Example

He felt betrayed by his closest friend.

他感到被他最亲密的朋友背叛。

B2 adverb /əˈproʊpriətli/

appropriately

恰当地

Meaning

in a way that is suitable or proper for a particular situation

Example

She was dressed appropriately for the event.

她为活动穿着得体。

A2 adverb /ˈnɪərli/

Nearly

差不多; 几乎;

Meaning

almost; not quite; very close to

Example

I nearly missed the bus this morning.

我差点错过了今天早上的公交车。

C1 noun /ˈɪrɪtənt/

irritant

刺激物

Meaning

something that causes irritation or discomfort

Example

Dust is a common irritant for people with allergies.

灰尘是过敏者常见的刺激物。

B1 noun /ˈded.laɪn/

Deadline

最后期限;

Meaning

the latest time or date by which something should be completed

Example

The deadline for submitting the project is next Friday.

提交项目的截止日期是下周五。

C2 adjective /ˈrɛstɪv/

restive

不安定的

Meaning

unable to stay still or silent; restless and impatient

Example

The crowd grew restive as they waited for the concert to begin.

人群在等待音乐会开始时变得不安定。

B2 noun /ˌdɪs.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Disability

残疾

Meaning

a physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities

Example

Despite his physical disability, he became a successful athlete in wheelchair racing.

尽管他有身体残疾，他还是成为了轮椅赛车的成功运动员。

B2 adjective /ænˈdʒelɪk/

angelic

天使般的

Meaning

Like or characteristic of an angel; pure, kind, or innocent.

Example

The child had an angelic smile.

那个孩子有一个天使般的微笑。

B2 noun /dɔːn/

Dawn

黎明

Meaning

the first appearance of light in the sky before sunrise; the beginning or start of something

Example

The fishermen set out to sea before dawn to catch the morning tide.

渔民们在黎明前出海，赶上早潮。

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 noun /ˌbeɪˈliː/

bailee

受托人

Meaning

a person or party who temporarily receives possession of goods or property from another under a legal agreement

Example

The bailee must take reasonable care of the goods while they are in his possession.

受托人必须合理地保管财产。

A2 noun /ˌænɪˈvɜːrsəri/

anniversary

周年纪念

Meaning

the yearly recurrence of a date marking a past event

Example

They celebrated their wedding anniversary with a dinner.

他们用一顿晚餐庆祝了他们的结婚周年纪念。

C2 noun /hɜːrs/

Hearse

灵车;

Meaning

a vehicle for conveying the coffin at a funeral; a funeral car

Example

The black hearse slowly made its way to the cemetery, followed by a procession of mourners.

黑色的灵车缓缓驶向墓地，后面跟着一队哀悼的人。

C2 adjective /ˈpɛstɪlənt/

pestilent

致命的

Meaning

Causing or tending to cause death or destruction; harmful or pernicious.

Example

The pestilent atmosphere of the swamp made people sick.

沼泽的致命气氛让人们生病。

C1 noun/verb /ˈvɑːrnɪʃ/

varnish

清漆

Meaning

A liquid that is applied to wood or other materials to form a hard, shiny surface; also to apply such a liquid.

Example

The carpenter varnished the table to give it a glossy finish.

木匠给桌子涂了清漆，给它一个光亮的外观。

A1 noun /tʃeər/

Chair

椅子

Meaning

a separate seat for one person, typically with a back and four legs

Example

Please sit on the chair.

请坐在椅子上。

B2 verb /əˈkjuːmjəleɪt/

accumulate

积累

Meaning

to gather or collect things gradually over time

Example

She managed to accumulate a small fortune through wise investments.

她通过聪明的投资成功地积累了财富。

A2 noun /ɡoʊst/

Ghost

鬼魂

Meaning

an apparition of a dead person believed to be able to become visible to the living; a spirit

Example

The old mansion was rumored to be haunted by the ghost of its former owner.

据说这座老宅被前任主人的鬼魂困扰。

B2 noun /ˌrezəˈveɪʃən/

Reservation

预订

Meaning

the action of reserving something; an arrangement whereby something is reserved for a particular person; a qualification to an expression of agreement or approval

Example

I made a reservation at the restaurant for tonight.

我为今晚在餐厅做了一个预定。

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。

C1 verb /ˈtæmpər/

tamper

Meaning

To interfere with something in a harmful, unauthorized, or improper way.

Example

The evidence was tampered with before the trial.

B1 adjective /θrɪld/

thrilled

兴奋

Meaning

extremely happy or excited

Example

She was thrilled with the surprise party.

她对惊喜派对感到兴奋。

C1 adjective ɪkˈskwɪzɪt

exquisite

精致

Meaning

Extremely beautiful and delicate.

Example

The exquisite craftsmanship of the watch made it a collector's item.

这只手表的精美工艺使其成为收藏品。

B2 noun /ˈkeɪ.ɒs/

Chaos

混乱; 无序; 混沌

Meaning

complete disorder and confusion; a state of total confusion with no order

Example

The earthquake caused chaos in the city as buildings collapsed and people panicked.

地震造成了城市的混乱，建筑物倒塌，人们陷入恐慌。

C2 noun/adjective /ɪˈmɒliənt/

emollient

软化皮肤的物质

Meaning

a substance that softens or soothes the skin

Example

She used an emollient cream to treat her dry skin.

她用了一种伊摩利安特面霜来治疗她的干燥皮肤。

B2 noun /koʊˈɪn.sɪ.dəns/

Coincidence

巧合

Meaning

a remarkable occurrence of events or circumstances without apparent causal connection; chance happening

Example

It was a strange coincidence that they both wore the same dress to the party.

这是一个奇怪的巧合，他们俩都穿着相同的衣服参加派对。

A1 interjection /ʌ/

uh

呃

Meaning

a sound people make when they hesitate or are unsure what to say next.

Example

Uh, I’m not sure if that’s the right answer.

呃，我不确定这是不是正确的答案。

C2 adjective ˌmɛɡəˈlɪθɪk

megalithic

巨石

Meaning

Relating to or denoting prehistoric monuments made of or containing large stones.

Example

The megalithic structures in ancient civilizations are fascinating.

古代文明中的巨石结构令人着迷。

B2 adjective /ˈmɪl.ki waɪt/

Milky white

奶白色

Meaning

a pure white color resembling milk

Example

The clouds looked milky white against the blue sky.

云看起来像牛奶一样白，映衬在蓝天背景下。

C1 verb /bɪˈɡrʌdʒ/

begrudge

嫉妒某人拥有某物 / 勉强给予

Meaning

to resent someone for having something; to give reluctantly

Example

She did not begrudge him his success.

她没有对他的成功感到嫉妒。

C2 noun, verb /ˈfɪlɪˌbʌstər/

filibuster

通过长时间演讲延迟立法行动的策略；使用这种策略

Meaning

a tactic of delaying legislative action by prolonged speech; to use such a tactic

Example

The senator filibustered for hours to prevent the bill from passing.

参议员费利巴斯特了几个小时，以阻止该法案通过。

C2 noun /ˈbuːbi/

booby

傻瓜

Meaning

a foolish or gullible person; a silly individual

Example

He felt like a booby after making such a simple mistake.

犯了这么简单的错误后，他觉得自己像个傻瓜。

B1 noun /mʌɡ/

Mug

杯子

Meaning

a large cup, typically cylindrical and having a handle and used without a saucer

Example

She drank her morning coffee from a ceramic mug.

她喝了早晨的咖啡，使用了一个陶瓷杯。

C1 verb /ˈkriːmeɪt/

cremate

火化

Meaning

to burn a dead body to ashes as a funeral rite

Example

According to his wishes, they cremated his body after the funeral.

按照他的意愿，他们在葬礼后火化了他的遗体。

A1 verb /ˈfɒloʊ/

follow

跟随

Meaning

to move behind someone or something; to go after or come after

Example

The children followed their teacher into the classroom.

孩子们跟着老师进了教室。

C2 verb /ˈpʌkər/

pucker

Meaning

to tighten or contract into small folds or wrinkles

Example

She puckered her lips before kissing the child.

A2 noun /ˈmʌʃ.ruːm/

Mushroom

蘑菇

Meaning

a type of fungus that can be eaten, often used in cooking

Example

The pizza was topped with fresh mushrooms.

披萨上撒上了新鲜的蘑菇。

B1 noun /ˈɑː.lɪv/

Olive

橄榄

Meaning

a small oval fruit with a hard pit, typically green or black, used for eating or making oil

Example

Olive oil is considered one of the healthiest cooking oils available.

橄榄油被认为是最健康的烹饪油之一。

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。

B2 noun /ˈdʌbəl ˈdekər/

Double decker

双层巴士

Meaning

a bus with two levels or floors for passengers

Example

The red double decker bus is a famous symbol of London.

红色的双层巴士是伦敦的一个著名象征。

B1 adjective /kəˈlɛktɪd/

collected

冷静

Meaning

calm and in control of oneself

Example

She remained calm and collected during the crisis.

在危机中，她保持冷静和收拾好自己。

C2 noun /ˈbriːzˌweɪ/

breezeway

有顶走道

Meaning

A roofed outdoor passage, often connecting two buildings.

Example

The breezeway connected the house to the garage.

有顶走道将房子与车库连接在一起。

C2 adjective /baɪˈɛniəl/

biennial

两年一次的

Meaning

happening every two years

Example

The biennial festival attracts thousands of visitors.

这个两年一次的节日吸引了成千上万的游客。

A2 noun /ˈstʌmək/

Stomach

胃

Meaning

the organ in the body where food is digested; the belly or abdomen

Example

My stomach hurts after eating too much.

吃太多后我的胃痛。

C2 noun /ˈkɒn.tjʊ.mə.li/

contumely

侮辱，轻蔑

Meaning

insulting or humiliating treatment

Example

He endured the contumely of his colleagues with patience.

他耐心地忍受了同事们的轻蔑。

C1 noun /ˈpɛntəɡən/

pentagon

Meaning

A plane figure with five straight sides and five angles; also refers to the US Department of Defense building.

Example

The Pentagon is one of the most iconic government buildings in the United States.

A2 noun /pɒt/

Pot

锅

Meaning

a deep round container used for cooking food

Example

She put the vegetables in a large pot to make soup.

她把蔬菜放进一个大锅里做汤。

C2 noun /əˈkjuːtnəs/

acuteness

敏锐性；严重程度

Meaning

sharpness of mind or senses; severity or intensity of a condition

Example

Her acuteness allowed her to notice details others missed.

她的敏锐性让她注意到别人忽略的细节。

B1 adjective /kəˈmɪtɪd/

committed

致力的

Meaning

Dedicated and loyal to a cause, activity, or relationship.

Example

She is a committed teacher who cares deeply for her students.

她是一位致力于教学的老师，深切关心她的学生。

A2 noun ˈsaɪəns

science

科学

Meaning

The intellectual and practical activity encompassing the systematic study of the structure and behaviour of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment.

Example

Science continues to explore the unknown.

科学继续探索未知。

C2 noun /ˈbɪlɪŋzˌɡeɪt/

billingsgate

粗俗或侮辱性的语言

Meaning

Coarse or abusive language; vulgar or offensive speech.

Example

The heated argument quickly descended into billingsgate.

激烈的争论迅速转化为粗俗的语言。

C2 noun /ˌhæŋ.ər ˈɒn/

hanger-on

跟班

Meaning

a person who spends time with a powerful or famous person to gain benefits.

Example

The celebrity was always surrounded by hangers-on.

这位名人总是被跟班围绕着。

C1 adjective /ɡlʌm/

Glum

沮丧的; 忧郁的; 阴郁的

Meaning

sad; dejected; downcast; gloomy

Example

He looked glum after hearing the bad news.

他听到坏消息后看起来很忧郁。

C2 adjective /sɪˈnɒptɪk/

synoptic

概括性的

Meaning

giving a general overview or summary; presenting a broad view

Example

The report offers a synoptic view of climate trends over the past century.

报告提供了过去一个世纪气候趋势的概括性视图。

B1 adjective /ɪmˈpeɪʃənt/

impatient

不耐烦

Meaning

Not able to wait calmly; restless and eager for something to happen.

Example

She grew impatient while waiting in the long queue.

她在长队中等得不耐烦。

C1 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/

disengage

脱离

Meaning

To release or detach oneself from something; to withdraw.

Example

He tried to disengage from the heated argument.

他试图从激烈的争论中脱离。

B2 noun /blæk sneɪk/

Black Snake

黑蛇

Meaning

a snake with dark or black colored skin

Example

The black snake slithered through the grass.

黑蛇穿过草地滑行。

C2 verb /ˈæntɪdeɪt/

antedate

提前

Meaning

to be earlier in time; to assign a date earlier than the actual one

Example

The manuscript antedates the modern printing press.

手稿比现代印刷机更早。

A1 noun /ɒkˈtoʊbər/

october

十月

Meaning

the tenth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar

Example

The weather becomes cooler in October.

十月天气开始变凉。

C2 adjective /ˈlɔːdəˌtɔːri/

laudatory

赞扬的

Meaning

Expressing praise or admiration.

Example

She wrote a laudatory review of the new book.

她写了本书的赞扬评论。

B1 adverb /ˈʌðərwaɪz/

Otherwise

否则; 不然

Meaning

in a different way; if not; or else; apart from that

Example

Study hard, otherwise you will fail the exam.

努力学习，否则你会考试失败。

B2 noun /ˈæməzɒn/

amazon

强大的女人

Meaning

A tall, strong, or powerful woman.

Example

She fought like an amazon in the competition.

她在比赛中像亚马逊女战士一样作战。

A1 noun /ˈpɪk.tʃər/

Picture

图片

Meaning

a visual representation such as a painting, drawing, or photograph

Example

There is a beautiful picture hanging on the wall.

墙上挂着一幅漂亮的图片。

B2 noun, verb /tæɡ/

tag

Meaning

a label attached to something for identification or information; or to attach such a label

Example

She tagged her luggage before boarding the plane.

B1 noun /ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒmənt/

encouragement

鼓励

Meaning

the action of giving someone support, confidence, or hope

Example

Her encouragement helped me finish the project.

她的鼓励帮助我完成了项目。

B2 adjective /rɪˈstrɪk.tɪd/

Restricted

有限制的或控制的；受限制的

Meaning

limited or controlled; subject to restrictions

Example

Access to this area is restricted to authorized personnel only.

进入此区域仅限授权人员。

C2 verb /ˈɑːbdʒərˌɡeɪt/

objurgate

严厉批评

Meaning

to scold or rebuke severely

Example

The teacher objurgated the student for being dishonest.

老师因为学生不诚实而严厉批评了他。