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C1 adjective /ˈpeɪnzˌteɪkɪŋ/

painstaking

非常小心
Meaning
Done with great care and thoroughness.
Example
The artist completed the project with painstaking detail.
艺术家以极其细致的方式完成了这个项目。
C1 adjective /ˌpɜːrpənˈdɪkjələr/

perpendicular

垂直
Meaning
At an angle of 90 degrees to a given line, plane, or surface.
Example
The ladder was placed perpendicular to the ground for safety.
梯子为了安全被放置在地面上与之垂直。
C1 noun /ˈves.tɪdʒ/

Vestige

痕迹
Meaning
a trace or remnant of something that is disappearing or no longer exists
Example
No vestige of the ancient city remains.
古老城市的痕迹已经不再存在。
B1 adverb /əˈsaɪd/

Aside

一边; 旁边; 离开主要部分
Meaning
to one side; apart; away from the main part
Example
Please set your book aside and listen to me.
请把书放到一边，听我说。
C2 verb /ˈkænənaɪz/

canonize

Meaning
To officially declare a dead person a saint; to regard as great or significant.
Example
The church canonized the martyr after years of investigation.
C1 noun/adjective /dɪˈtɜː.rənt/

deterrent

威慑因素
Meaning
A thing that discourages or is intended to discourage someone from doing something.
Example
A strict law serves as a deterrent to crime.
严格的法律作为犯罪的威慑因素。
B2 noun /əˈdɪkʃən/

addiction

上瘾
Meaning
A strong and harmful need to regularly have or do something, such as drugs, alcohol, or habits.
Example
His addiction to video games affected his studies.
他对视频游戏的上瘾影响了他的学习。
C2 noun ˌɛr.jʊˈdɪʃ.ən

erudition

博学
Meaning
The quality of having or showing great knowledge or learning; scholarship.
Example
His erudition in history impressed the entire audience.
他在历史方面的博学给整个观众留下了深刻的印象。
C1 noun /ˌɒbstəˈtrɪʃən/

obstetrician

产科医生
Meaning
A doctor specializing in pregnancy, childbirth, and women's reproductive health.
Example
The obstetrician monitored the mother’s health throughout the pregnancy.
产科医生在整个怀孕过程中监测了母亲的健康。
B1 noun /ˈɡaɪ.dəns/

Guidance

指导; 领导; 建议
Meaning
advice or information aimed at resolving a problem or difficulty; leadership or direction
Example
The teacher provided valuable guidance to help students choose their career paths.
老师提供了宝贵的指导，帮助学生选择他们的职业道路。
C2 verb /dʒaʊst/

joust

Meaning
to engage in a medieval contest on horseback with lances; to compete or argue
Example
The knights prepared to joust in front of the cheering crowd.
C1 adjective /prəˈmɪskjuəs/

promiscuous

放荡
Meaning
Having or showing a casual and unselective approach, often used to describe indiscriminate sexual relationships.
Example
The novel depicts a character with a promiscuous lifestyle.
这本小说描述了一个过着放荡生活方式的角色。
B2 noun /ˈhɑːr.mə.ni/

harmony

和谐
Meaning
A pleasing combination of different elements or a state of peaceful coexistence.
Example
A society thrives when there is harmony among its people.
一个社会在其人民之间有和谐时会繁荣。
C2 noun /vərˈmɪl.jən/

Vermillion

鲜红色-橙色; 这种颜色的颜料
Meaning
a bright red-orange color; a pigment of this color
Example
The artist used vermillion paint for the sunset.
艺术家为日落使用了维米利昂颜料。
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 noun /ˈhaɪərlɪŋ/

hireling

雇佣者
Meaning
A person who works for payment only, often with little loyalty or principle.
Example
The mercenary was dismissed as just a hireling with no real loyalty.
雇佣兵被解雇，只是一个没有真正忠诚的雇佣者。
B2 adjective /ˈæp.lɪ.kə.bəl/

applicable

适用
Meaning
Relevant or appropriate in a particular situation.
Example
This rule is applicable to eye care too.
此规则也适用于眼部护理。
B1 noun /ˈætɪˌtjuːd/

attitude

Meaning
A settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, often reflected in behavior.
Example
Her positive attitude helped her overcome many challenges.
B1 noun /fɔːlt/

Fault

过错; 错误; 缺陷
Meaning
an unattractive or unsatisfactory feature; responsibility for an accident or misfortune
Example
The accident was caused by a fault in the car's braking system.
事故是由汽车刹车系统的故障引起的。
C1 noun /rɔ ˈtɜrmərɪk/

Raw Turmeric

生姜黄
Meaning
fresh unprocessed root of the turmeric plant used as a spice and medicine
Example
Grate raw turmeric into the curry for authentic flavor.
将生姜黄磨成粉加入咖喱中，以增加正宗的味道。
B1 verb /ˈɪndʒər/

injure

伤害
Meaning
to cause physical harm or damage to someone or something
Example
He injured his leg while playing football.
他踢足球时伤了腿。
C1 adjective /ˌɔː.riˈen.təl/

Oriental

与东亚国家相关的；东方的
Meaning
relating to the countries of East Asia; eastern
Example
The museum has a beautiful collection of oriental art.
博物馆收藏有美丽的东方艺术作品。
B2 adjective /ˈbʌmpi/

Bumpy

崎岖不平的；颠簸的
Meaning
having an uneven surface; rough; jolting
Example
The bumpy road made the car ride very uncomfortable.
颠簸的路让汽车的行驶变得非常不舒服。
C2 noun /ˈplɔːdɪt/

plaudit

赞扬
Meaning
an expression of praise or approval
Example
The actor received plaudit for his outstanding performance.
演员因其出色的表现获得了赞扬。
C1 noun /ˈdeɪtəm/ or /ˈdætəm/

datum

数据
Meaning
a single piece of information; a fact used as a basis for reasoning or calculation
Example
Each datum in the survey was carefully analyzed.
调查中的每一条数据都经过仔细分析。
A2 noun /ɡoʊld/

Gold

黄金
Meaning
a precious yellow metallic element; jewelry or ornaments made of gold
Example
The gold bracelet sparkled in the sunlight.
黄金手镯在阳光下闪闪发光。
C2 adjective /ɪˈkwɪvəkəl/

equivocal

模棱两可
Meaning
Open to more than one interpretation; ambiguous.
Example
His equivocal answer confused everyone.
他的模棱两可回答让大家困惑。
C1 verb /kənˈsɛptʃuəlaɪz/

conceptualize

构思
Meaning
to form an idea or concept of something in your mind
Example
The artist conceptualized a new design for the exhibition.
艺术家为展览构思了一个新的设计。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnsɪˈdɛntəl/

incidental

附带的
Meaning
happening as a minor part or in connection with something else
Example
Incidental expenses like snacks and tips were included in the bill.
像零食和小费这样的附带费用被包含在账单中。
C1 noun ˌdɪs.æmˌbɪɡ.juˈeɪ.ʃən

disambiguation

消歧义
Meaning
The removal of ambiguity by making something clear and unambiguous.
Example
The AI system applies disambiguation to refine text understanding.
AI系统应用歧义消除来完善文本理解。
C2 verb /ˈprɑː.məl.ɡeɪt/

promulgate

发布
Meaning
To announce or make a law, decree, or idea officially known.
Example
The government promulgated new regulations on data privacy.
政府发布了关于数据隐私的新规定。
C2 noun (plural) /ˌmæk.ɪˈneɪ.ʃənz/

machinations

阴谋
Meaning
complicated and secret plans, often intended to cause harm
Example
The politician was brought down by his own machinations.
那位政治家被自己的一手阴谋推翻了。
C1 noun /slæb/

slab

板
Meaning
a large, thick, flat piece of stone, concrete, or other hard material
Example
The workers laid a concrete slab for the foundation.
工人们为地基铺设了一块混凝土板。
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈfɛnsəbl̩/

indefensible

无法辩护
Meaning
not able to be protected or justified
Example
The minister’s remarks were considered indefensible by the public.
部长的言论被公众视为无法辩护。
B2 noun /ˈtɛnənsi/

tenancy

租约
Meaning
The possession or occupation of land or property as a tenant.
Example
The tenancy agreement was signed for two years.
租赁协议已签署为期两年。
B2 preposition /əˈmɪd/

amid

在...中
Meaning
in the middle of or surrounded by something
Example
The team stayed calm amid the chaos.
团队在混乱中保持冷静。
C1 verb /dɪˈpɔːrt/

deport

驱逐
Meaning
To expel a foreigner from a country, usually for legal or political reasons.
Example
The government decided to deport the illegal immigrants.
政府决定驱逐非法移民。
C1 verb /səbˈvɜːrt/

subvert

Meaning
to undermine or overthrow an established system, authority, or institution
Example
The rebels tried to subvert the government.
C2 noun /ˈskɔːrpiən fɪʃ/

Scorpion fish

蝎子鱼
Meaning
a type of fish with venomous spines that belongs to the family Scorpaenidae
Example
The scorpion fish has dangerous spines that can inject venom.
蝎子鱼有危险的刺，可以注入毒液。
C1 noun /ˈdʒet.i/

Jetty

码头
Meaning
a landing stage or small pier at which boats can dock or be moored
Example
The fishing boats were tied up at the wooden jetty near the harbor.
渔船停靠在靠近港口的木质码头。
B2 noun /ˈɛdʒuˌkeɪtər/

educator

教育工作者
Meaning
a person who provides education; a teacher or instructor
Example
She is a dedicated educator who inspires her students every day.
她是一位献身的教育工作者，每天都在激励她的学生。
B2 verb /ʃrɪŋk/

shrink

缩水
Meaning
to become smaller in size; to draw back in fear
Example
The sweater shrank after washing in hot water.
毛衣在热水中洗后缩水。
C2 noun /laʊs/

Louse

虱子
Meaning
a small insect that lives on the hair or skin of people or animals
Example
The child had a louse in his hair.
孩子的头发里有一只虱子。
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrsɪflɑːʒ/

persiflage

轻微的讽刺
Meaning
light and slightly contemptuous mockery or banter
Example
Their conversation was full of persiflage and jokes.
他们的对话充满了轻微的讽刺和笑话。
C2 noun /ˈsɒfɪstri/

sophistry

诡辩
Meaning
the use of clever but false arguments, often to deceive
Example
The politician's speech was full of sophistry.
那位政治家的演讲充满了诡辩。
A2 adjective /ˈkʌmɪŋ/

coming

即将来临
Meaning
approaching or happening soon
Example
We are preparing for the coming festival.
我们正在为即将来临的节日做准备。
B2 noun ˈstɪmjələs

stimulus

刺激
Meaning
A thing or event that evokes a specific functional reaction in an organ or tissue.
Example
Plants respond to external stimulus.
植物对外部刺激作出反应。
C1 adjective /ˈprɪvi/

privy

秘密知识
Meaning
having access to secret or private knowledge
Example
She was privy to the confidential discussions.
她知道机密讨论。
B2 verb /ˈtɑːləreɪt/

tolerate

容忍
Meaning
to accept or endure something unpleasant without complaining; to allow something to exist
Example
I cannot tolerate such rude behavior in my classroom.
我不能容忍在我的课堂上出现如此粗鲁的行为。
B2 noun /əˈtɜːrni/

attorney

律师
Meaning
a person who practices law; a lawyer
Example
She hired an attorney to represent her in court.
她聘请了一位律师来代表她出庭。
B1 noun /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/

publication

出版
Meaning
the act of making something publicly known or available
Example
The publication of the report sparked a debate.
报告的出版引发了辩论。
A2 adjective /loʊ/

low

低
Meaning
Small in amount, degree, or position; not high.
Example
The river is at its lowest level in years.
这条河已经多年处于最低水平。
C2 noun /kəˈmɛstɪbəl/

comestible

可食用的
Meaning
An item of food that can be eaten.
Example
The picnic basket was full of delicious comestibles.
野餐篮子里装满了美味的可食用物品。
B1 adjective /eɪdʒd/

aged

年老的
Meaning
having lived for a specified number of years; old
Example
The aged man sat in the park, watching the children play.
年老的男人坐在公园里，看着孩子们玩耍。
B2 noun /ˈædvəkəsi/

advocacy

倡导
Meaning
public support for or recommendation of a particular cause or policy
Example
Her advocacy for children's rights earned her international recognition.
她对儿童权利的倡导为她赢得了国际认可。
A2 noun /ˈsen.tər/

center

中心
Meaning
A place or building designated for a particular activity or service.
Example
The first robotic surgery center was established in Rangpur.
第一个机器人手术中心在兰普尔建立。
A2 noun /ˈkæptɪn/

Captain

舰长
Meaning
a military officer of middle rank; the person in command of a ship or aircraft
Example
The captain ordered his troops to advance forward.
舰长命令他的部队向前进发。
A2 adjective /ˈtʃɪə.fəl/

Cheerful

愉快的; 乐观的; 充满喜悦
Meaning
happy and optimistic; full of joy and good spirits; bright and lively
Example
She has a cheerful personality that brightens everyone's day.
她有一个愉快的个性，照亮了每个人的日子。
B2 noun /əˈlaɪnmənt/

alignment

对齐
Meaning
arrangement in a straight line or in proper position
Example
The alignment of the planets was perfect for the celestial event.
行星的对齐对天文事件来说是完美的。
B1 noun /ˈpɔːrʃən/

portion

部分
Meaning
A part or share of something.
Example
She ate only a small portion of the meal.
她只吃了餐点的一小部分。
B1 verb /ˈsʌfər/

suffer

遭受
Meaning
to experience pain, distress, or hardship
Example
She suffered from a severe headache all day.
她整天忍受剧烈的头痛。
B2 noun /flɛkˈsɪbɪləti/

flexibility

灵活性
Meaning
The quality of bending easily without breaking; willingness to change or compromise.
Example
The flexibility of the working hours made it easier to balance work and personal life.
工作时间的灵活性使得平衡工作和个人生活变得更加容易。
B2 verb /rɪˈteɪn/

retain

保持
Meaning
to keep possession of something
Example
The company decided to retain its experienced employees.
公司决定保留其经验丰富的员工。
C1 noun /ˈprɒspɛktər/

prospector

矿产勘探员
Meaning
a person who searches for mineral deposits, especially gold
Example
The prospector spent years in the mountains searching for gold.
矿产勘探员花了多年在山中寻找黄金。
C2 verb /əˈsɛvəˌreɪt/

asseverate

断言
Meaning
to affirm or declare positively and earnestly
Example
He asseverated that he had never seen the man before.
他断言他从未见过那个人。
C2 noun /ˈkaɪrəˌmænsi/

chiromancy

掌纹学
Meaning
The practice of predicting the future by interpreting the lines on the palms of hands; palmistry.
Example
The old woman practiced chiromancy and told fortunes for travelers.
老妇人练习掌纹学并为旅行者预测未来。
B2 adjective /rɪˈspɒn.sɪv/

Responsive

响应的
Meaning
reacting quickly and positively; readily reacting to suggestions or changes
Example
The website is very responsive and loads quickly on all devices.
这个网站非常响应，能快速加载所有设备。
B1 adjective hɪˈstɔːrɪk

historic

历史的
Meaning
Famous or significant in history, or potentially so.
Example
Victory Day is a historic moment for Bangladesh.
胜利日是孟加拉国的一个历史性时刻。
B2 noun /kənˈvɛn.ʃən.əl ˈfɑːr.mɪŋ/

conventional farming

传统农业
Meaning
Traditional farming method using synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and modern technology.
Example
Conventional farming increases crop production using fertilizers.
传统农业通过使用肥料增加作物生产。
C2 noun brəˈvɑː.dəʊ

bravado

虚假的勇气或信心
Meaning
Show of courage or confidence that is not real.
Example
His bravado masked his nervousness before the performance.
他的虚张声势掩盖了他在表演前的紧张情绪。
B1 noun pəˈfɔː.məns

performance

表现
Meaning
The action or process of carrying out or accomplishing an action, task, or function.
Example
Performance improvements boost confidence.
性能提升增强了信心。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈwiːldi/

unwieldy

笨重
Meaning
Difficult to carry or move because of its size, shape, or weight.
Example
The box was too unwieldy to carry up the stairs.
这个盒子太笨重了，无法把它提上楼梯。
B2 noun /kʌb/

Cub

幼熊
Meaning
a young bear, lion, tiger, or other large carnivorous mammal
Example
The bear cub stayed close to its mother for protection.
小熊为保护自己一直待在母亲身边。
B2 noun steɪks

stakes

赌注
Meaning
A strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end, driven into the ground.
Example
The stakes were high for the success of the project.
赌注对项目的成功至关重要。
C1 noun /tɑːrˈpɔːlɪn/

tarpaulin

Meaning
A large sheet of strong, flexible, water-resistant material used for covering or protecting things.
Example
The workers used a tarpaulin to cover the construction materials from rain.
A2 adjective /maɪld/

mild

温和
Meaning
not severe or strong; gentle in nature
Example
The patient had only mild symptoms.
病人只有轻微的症状。
B2 noun /ˈpæn.ɪk/

Panic

恐慌
Meaning
sudden uncontrollable fear or anxiety; a state of widespread fear and anxiety
Example
The fire alarm caused panic among the students.
火警铃声引起了学生们的恐慌。
C2 adjective /stəˈkɑː.təʊ/

staccato

断奏
Meaning
short and detached in sound or style, often used in music
Example
The pianist played the notes in a staccato rhythm.
钢琴家以断奏的节奏弹奏音符。
C1 noun /ɛnˈdɔːr.fɪnz/

endorphins

内啡肽
Meaning
Chemical compounds produced by the brain that reduce pain and create feelings of happiness.
Example
Exercise releases endorphins, reducing stress and pain.
锻炼释放内啡肽，减轻压力和疼痛。
C1 noun /ˈmenəs/

Menace

威胁
Meaning
A person or thing that is likely to cause harm; a threat
Example
The reckless driver was a menace to everyone on the road.
那个鲁莽的司机对路上的每个人构成了威胁。
C1 adjective /seɪdʒ/

Sage

智慧的; 明智的; 经历过的人有判断力
Meaning
wise; showing wisdom from experience; prudent; having good judgment
Example
The sage advice from the elder helped solve the problem.
长者的智慧建议帮助解决了问题。
C1 noun /ˈhɔːrtɪˌkʌltʃər/

horticulture

Meaning
The art or practice of garden cultivation and management.
Example
Horticulture plays a vital role in producing fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants.
B2 noun /ˈkæbɪnət/

Cabinet

橱柜
Meaning
a piece of furniture with doors and shelves used for storage
Example
The kitchen cabinet is full of dishes and utensils.
厨房的橱柜里满是盘子和餐具。
C2 adjective /ˌpɛrɪpəˈtɛtɪk/

peripatetic

流浪者
Meaning
Traveling from place to place, especially for work or based on lifestyle.
Example
He led a peripatetic life as a traveling teacher.
他作为一名旅行教师过着流动的生活。
A2 noun /dɪˈzæs.tər/

Disaster

灾难
Meaning
a sudden event causing great damage or loss of life; a complete failure
Example
The earthquake was a natural disaster that affected thousands of families.
地震是一次自然灾难，影响了成千上万的家庭。
C2 adjective /dɪˈsɛnʃəs/

dissentious

引起分裂的
Meaning
Causing or likely to cause disagreement and conflict.
Example
His dissentious remarks divided the group further.
他那具有分裂性的评论使得小组更加分裂。
A2 adjective /ˈhɛl.θi/

healthy

健康的
Meaning
Good physical and mental condition, free from disease or illness.
Example
Regular exercise and a balanced diet keep the body healthy.
规律的锻炼和均衡的饮食保持身体健康。
B2 noun /spɑːrk/

Spark

火花
Meaning
a small fiery particle thrown off from a fire; a flash of light; something that triggers or initiates
Example
A spark from the campfire ignited the dry leaves.
篝火中的一颗火花点燃了干叶。
C2 adverb /ˈwɪtɪŋli/

wittingly

故意
Meaning
Consciously and intentionally; on purpose.
Example
He wittingly withheld information from the police.
他故意隐瞒了警方的信息。
A1 noun /bɪt/

Bit

一小块或某物的少量; 短时间或短距离
Meaning
a small piece or quantity of something; a short time or distance
Example
Can you wait a bit longer for me?
你能为我再等一会儿吗？
B1 verb /ˈfraɪtən/

frighten

吓唬
Meaning
to cause fear or alarm in someone
Example
The loud noise frightened the child.
巨大的噪音吓到了孩子。
A1 noun /breɪk/

break

休息
Meaning
A pause in work or during an activity or event.
Example
Short breaks refresh your mind.
短暂的休息可以让你的思维焕然一新。
B2 adjective /ˈstɜːrdi/

sturdy

坚固
Meaning
strongly and solidly built; not easily weakened
Example
The carpenter made a sturdy wooden table.
木匠做了一张坚固的木桌。
B1 noun /steɪk/

steak

牛排
Meaning
a thick slice of meat, typically beef, cooked by grilling or frying
Example
He ordered a grilled steak with vegetables.
他点了一块配蔬菜的烤牛排。
C2 noun /ˈfoʊksl/

forecastle

船首舱
Meaning
The forward part of a ship below the deck, traditionally used as living quarters for the crew.
Example
The sailors gathered in the forecastle after their shift.
水手们在他们的班次结束后聚集在船首舱。
B1 verb /beɪð/

bathe

洗澡
Meaning
to wash oneself; to clean the body with water
Example
I bathe every morning before going to work.
我每天早上上班前洗澡。
B2 adjective /rɪˈfaɪnd/

Refined

精致的; 纯净的
Meaning
elegant and cultured in appearance, manner, or taste; purified
Example
She has very refined taste in art and music.
她对艺术和音乐有非常精致的品味。
A1 noun /dʒuˈlaɪ/

July

七月
Meaning
the seventh month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
July is often the hottest month of the year.
七月通常是一年中最热的月份。
C1 adjective /ˈɛərˌtaɪt/

airtight

密封的
Meaning
Completely sealed so that no air can get in or out.
Example
Store the cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
将饼干存放在密封容器中，以保持其新鲜。
C2 adjective /səˈlɪsɪtəs/

solicitous

关心
Meaning
showing concern or care for someone's health, happiness, or comfort
Example
She was always solicitous about the well-being of her students.
她总是关心学生们的福祉。
C1 verb /ˈɡlɒs.oʊ.vər/

glossover

忽略
Meaning
an informal or non-standard variant of 'gloss over', meaning to ignore or minimize something
Example
He tried to glossover his mistakes during the meeting.
他试图在会议中忽略他的错误。
A1 noun /tə'meɪ.toʊ/

Tomato

西红柿
Meaning
a red or yellow edible fruit that is typically eaten as a vegetable
Example
She added fresh tomatoes to the salad.
她把新鲜的西红柿加入沙拉。
C2 noun /lɑːrˈʒes/

largess

慷慨
Meaning
Generosity in giving gifts or money.
Example
The foundation survived thanks to the largess of wealthy donors.
这个基金会得以生存，多亏了富有捐赠者的慷慨。
C2 noun /ˈæsɪˌteɪt/

acetate

醋酸盐
Meaning
a salt or ester of acetic acid; a synthetic material used in textiles and film
Example
The company produces acetate fibers for clothing.
该公司生产用于服装的醋酸纤维。
A2 verb /kənˈfjuːz/

confuse

混淆
Meaning
To make someone unable to think clearly; to bewilder.
Example
The complex instructions confused the students.
复杂的指示使学生感到困惑。
C1 noun /kwɔːrˈtɛt/

quartet

四重奏
Meaning
A group of four people playing music or singing together.
Example
The string quartet performed beautifully at the concert.
弦乐四重奏在音乐会上表现得非常出色。
A1 adjective /dʒʌst/

Just

公正的; 正义的; 适当的
Meaning
fair; righteous; morally right; appropriate
Example
The judge made a just decision in the case.
法官在案件中作出了公正的决定。
C2 verb /ˌɪntərˈsiːd/

intercede

Meaning
to act or plead on behalf of someone in difficulty or trouble; to intervene between parties to help resolve a dispute
Example
She interceded with the teacher to give her brother another chance.
C2 noun /ˌɛpɪˈdɜːrmɪs/

epidermis

皮肤的外层
Meaning
the outer layer of cells covering the body of an organism, especially the skin
Example
The epidermis protects the body from harmful bacteria.
表皮保护身体免受有害细菌的侵害。
C1 noun ˌlɪb.ərˈeɪ.ʃən

liberation

解放
Meaning
The action of setting someone free from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression; release.
Example
Liberation movements inspired many countries.
解放运动激励了许多国家。
C1 adjective /ˈlɔː.fəl/

Lawful

合法; 合理; 有效; 公正;
Meaning
legal; legitimate; valid; just
Example
The judge confirmed that their actions were lawful and proper.
法官确认他们的行为是合法和恰当的。
C2 noun /fɪˈlæt.əl.ɪst/

philatelist

集邮家
Meaning
a person who collects or studies postage stamps
Example
The philatelist spent years building a rare stamp collection.
这位集邮家花了多年时间建立了一个稀有的邮票收藏。
B1 noun /ləˈbɔːr.ə.tɔːr.i/

Laboratory (Lab)

实验室
Meaning
a room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching
Example
The scientists conducted their experiments in the well-equipped laboratory.
科学家们在设备齐全的实验室中进行了实验。
B2 noun /ˈsɪləbəs/

syllabus

教学大纲
Meaning
An outline or summary of topics to be covered in a course of study.
Example
The professor handed out the syllabus on the first day of class.
教授在第一天的课上发放了教学大纲。
B2 verb /ˈkɒm.plɪ.keɪt/

complicate

使复杂
Meaning
To make something more difficult or confusing.
Example
The new rules will only complicate the process.
新规则只会使这个过程更加复杂。
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 adjective /sɛkˈtɛəriən/

sectarian

宗派的
Meaning
relating to or characterized by the differences between sects, often leading to conflict
Example
The region has been troubled by sectarian violence for decades.
该地区几十年来一直受到宗派暴力的困扰。
C1 noun /ɡlɔːs/

Gloss

一层光亮或光滑的表面; 唇部光泽
Meaning
a shiny or lustrous surface finish; a superficially attractive appearance; lip gloss
Example
She applied a clear gloss to her lips to give them a shiny, healthy appearance.
她在嘴唇上涂上透明光泽，让它们看起来光亮健康。
B2 adjective sɪnˈθet̬.ɪk

synthetic

合成的
Meaning
Made by chemical synthesis, especially to imitate a natural product; artificial.
Example
Synthetic chemicals are used in processed foods.
合成化学品被用于加工食品中。
C1 noun /ˈpoʊʃən/

potion

药水
Meaning
a liquid with healing, magical, or poisonous properties
Example
The witch gave the hero a healing potion.
女巫给了英雄一个治疗药水。
B1 adjective /brɔːd/

Broad

宽广的; 广阔的; 覆盖大面积的
Meaning
wide; extensive; covering a large area
Example
The river is very broad at this point.
这条河在这一点上非常宽广。