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C1 noun /ˈpæl.ət/

Palate

上腭; 区分不同味道的能力
Meaning
the roof of the mouth; a person's ability to distinguish between different flavors
Example
The chef created dishes to please every palate.
厨师创造了让每个味蕾都满足的菜肴。
C2 adjective /ˈdʒen.ɪ.tɪv/

genitive

所有格
Meaning
relating to or denoting a case of nouns and pronouns indicating possession
Example
In English, the genitive case is often shown with an apostrophe and 's'.
在英语中，所有格通常通过撇号和's'来表示。
C1 adjective /ɪkˈstreɪ.ni.əs/

extraneous

无关
Meaning
Not directly related or essential to the matter at hand; irrelevant.
Example
The editor removed extraneous details from the report.
编辑从报告中删除了无关的细节。
C2 adjective /ˈwɪt.ləs/

Witless

愚蠢的; 无知的; 没有智慧的
Meaning
lacking intelligence or wisdom; foolish
Example
His witless remarks during the meeting embarrassed everyone present.
他在会议中的愚蠢言论让所有在场的人都感到尴尬。
C2 noun /ˈɪəri/ or /ˈɛəri/

aery

鹰巢
Meaning
An eagle’s nest, or a lofty, airy dwelling.
Example
The eagle perched proudly near its aery high on the cliff.
鹰骄傲地停在悬崖上的它的巢附近。
C1 noun /ˈskwɒtər/

squatter

非法占领者
Meaning
a person who unlawfully occupies an uninhabited building or unused land
Example
The police removed the squatters from the abandoned house.
警方将非法占领者从废弃的房屋中驱逐了出去。
B2 adjective /ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ/

damaging

Meaning
causing harm or injury
Example
The storm caused damaging effects to the crops.
B2 noun ˈkɛmɪkəl weɪst

chemical waste

化学废料
Meaning
Waste material from industrial or laboratory processes that contains harmful chemicals.
Example
Chemical waste pollutes water bodies.
化学废料污染水体。
A2 noun /ˈæk.tər/

Actor

演员
Meaning
a person whose profession is acting on the stage, in movies, or on television
Example
The famous actor won an award for his performance in the new movie.
那位著名的演员凭借在新电影中的表现赢得了奖项。
A2 adjective /ˈʌɡ.li/

Ugly

丑陋的; 可憎的; 可怕的
Meaning
unpleasant or repulsive in appearance; morally reprehensible
Example
The old building looked ugly after years of neglect.
这座老建筑在多年疏忽之后看起来很丑。
C1 noun məˈnjʊər

manure

粪肥, 有机肥料
Meaning
Animal dung used for fertilizing land; organic matter used as fertilizer.
Example
Organic manure enhances soil fertility.
有机肥料提高土壤肥力。
C1 adjective /ˈliːf.ləs/

Leafless

无叶的; 光秃的
Meaning
without leaves; bare
Example
The leafless trees looked bare in winter.
冬天无叶的树看起来光秃秃的。
C2 verb /əˈvaʊ/

avow

公开宣誓
Meaning
to openly declare or admit something, often publicly and firmly
Example
He avowed his loyalty to the cause without hesitation.
他毫不犹豫地公开宣誓忠诚于事业。
C1 noun /əˈsɪdɪti/

acidity

酸度
Meaning
the quality or degree of being acidic; the amount of acid present in a substance
Example
The acidity of the soil affects how well crops grow.
土壤的酸度会影响作物的生长。
C1 noun /ˈfɔɪeɪr/

foyer

前厅
Meaning
An entrance hall or lobby in a building.
Example
The guests waited in the hotel foyer before checking in.
客人在酒店大厅等候办理入住手续。
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。
B2 verb /pruːn/

prune

修剪
Meaning
to cut off unwanted parts of a plant or tree to help it grow better
Example
Gardeners prune the trees in spring to encourage growth.
园丁在春天修剪树木以促进生长。
A2 noun /ˈtɛstɪŋ/

testing

测试
Meaning
the process of assessing or evaluating something, often by trying it out
Example
The testing of the new software is still ongoing.
新软件的测试仍在进行。
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。
B2 noun /ˈmaɪ.ɡrənt/

migrant

移民
Meaning
A person who moves from one place to another, especially to find work or better living conditions.
Example
Many migrants travel long distances to find employment.
许多移民旅行很长的距离以寻找工作。
C1 noun /rəʊˈbɒt.ɪk ˈsɜː.dʒər.i/

robotic surgery

机器人手术
Meaning
Surgery performed with the assistance of robotic systems to enhance precision and reduce invasiveness.
Example
Robotic surgery enhances precision in complex procedures.
机器人手术提高了复杂程序的精确度。
C2 verb /kəmˈpɔːrt/

comport

表现
Meaning
to behave or conduct oneself in a particular way
Example
She comported herself with grace during the ceremony.
她在仪式中优雅地表现自己。
A2 adjective /ˈrɪtən/

written

书面
Meaning
expressed in writing rather than spoken; composed or recorded in written form
Example
The agreement must be in written form to be valid.
协议必须以书面形式进行，才有效。
B1 verb /ˈhɛdɪŋ/

heading

驶向
Meaning
Moving in a particular direction.
Example
The ship is heading toward Antarctica.
船只正驶向南极洲。
B2 noun /krɑk pɑt/

Crock pot

慢炖锅
Meaning
an electric cooking pot that cooks food slowly at low temperatures
Example
I put the chicken and vegetables in the crock pot before going to work.
我在上班前把鸡肉和蔬菜放入慢炖锅中。
A2 adjective /ˈwɪndi/

windy

有风的
Meaning
characterized by strong wind; also, using too many words and saying little
Example
It was so windy that the umbrellas flipped inside out.
风太大了，伞都被吹翻了。
C1 noun /ˈprɛljuːd/

prelude

前奏
Meaning
An action, event, or statement that serves as an introduction to something more important.
Example
The small fight was only a prelude to a bigger conflict.
小争执只是更大冲突的前奏。
B2 noun /ˈpɪk.səl/

pixel

数字图像或显示器的最小单位
Meaning
the smallest unit of a digital image or display
Example
The image is blurry because some pixels are missing.
图像模糊，因为一些像素丢失了。
A2 adjective, noun /ˈeɪʒən/

asian

亚洲的
Meaning
relating to Asia or its people
Example
She loves Asian culture.
她喜欢亚洲文化。
C2 noun /liːdʒ/

liege

领主
Meaning
A feudal lord entitled to allegiance and service; a loyal subject.
Example
The knight pledged loyalty to his liege.
骑士向他的领主宣誓效忠。
B2 adjective /mæɡˈnɪfɪsənt/

magnificent

壮观
Meaning
extremely beautiful, impressive, or splendid
Example
The view from the mountain was truly magnificent.
从山上看到的景色真的很壮观。
B2 adjective ˈkɒɡnɪtɪv

cognitive

认知的
Meaning
Related to mental processes of perception, memory, judgment, and reasoning.
Example
Cognitive functions improve with practice and learning.
认知功能通过练习和学习得到改善。
C1 noun /ˌlaɪ.sənˈsiː/

Licensee

许可证持有者
Meaning
a person or organization that holds a license to do something
Example
The licensee is responsible for following all regulations.
许可证持有者负责遵守所有规定。
C2 noun məˌnɒp.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

monopolization

垄断化
Meaning
The process by which a company gains exclusive control over a commercial activity.
Example
The monopolization of industries can limit consumer choices.
行业的垄断化可能会限制消费者的选择。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtɒl.ər.ə.bəl/

Intolerable

难以忍受的
Meaning
unable to be endured; extremely unpleasant or painful
Example
The noise from the construction site was intolerable.
建筑工地的噪音让人无法忍受。
B2 verb /skoʊld/

scold

责骂
Meaning
to criticize angrily; to rebuke
Example
The teacher scolded the students for being late.
老师因为学生迟到而责骂他们。
B2 verb /ɪkˈskluːd/

exclude

排除
Meaning
To deliberately leave out or prevent someone or something from being included.
Example
The list excludes temporary workers.
该列表排除了临时工。
C2 verb /əˈnɔɪnt/

anoint

涂油, 奉献
Meaning
To smear or rub with oil, often as part of a religious ceremony or as a sign of consecration.
Example
The priest anointed the king with holy oil.
神父用圣油涂抹国王。
B2 adverb /ʌnˈdaʊtɪdli/

undoubtedly

毫无疑问
Meaning
without a doubt, certainly
Example
He is undoubtedly the best player on the team.
他毫无疑问是队里最好的球员。
B1 adverb /ˈɔːfəli/

awfully

非常
Meaning
in a very great degree; extremely; in a way that is very bad or unpleasant
Example
I am awfully glad to see you again.
再次见到你我非常高兴。
B2 adverb /ˈmæn.ju.ə.li/

Manually

手工; 使用身体的力量;
Meaning
by hand; using physical effort rather than machines
Example
The data was entered manually into the system.
数据是手动输入到系统中的。
A2 noun /hɔːl/

Hall

大厅; 走廊
Meaning
a large room for meetings, concerts, or other events; a corridor in a building
Example
The graduation ceremony was held in the main hall of the university.
毕业典礼在大学的主大厅举行。
C1 adverb/noun /ˌhɪərˈæftər/

hereafter

从现在起 / 来世
Meaning
from now on; in the future; also refers to life after death.
Example
Hereafter, all reports must be submitted electronically.
从现在起，所有报告必须通过电子方式提交。
C2 verb /kənˈtɔːrt/

contort

扭曲
Meaning
to twist or bend out of the normal shape
Example
She contorted her face in pain after the injury.
受伤后，她痛苦地扭曲了脸。
C1 noun pɔɪz

poise

自信与冷静
Meaning
Natural confidence and composure maintained under pressure.
Example
A good speaker maintains poise under pressure.
一个好的演讲者在压力下保持冷静。
B1 adjective /səˈfɪʃənt/

Sufficient

足够的; 适合目的的; 满意的
Meaning
enough; adequate for the purpose; satisfactory
Example
We have sufficient time to complete the project.
我们有足够的时间来完成这个项目。
C2 verb /stɑːntʃ/

stanch

止血
Meaning
to stop the flow of blood or liquid from a wound or source
Example
The nurse quickly stanched the bleeding from the cut.
护士迅速止住了切口处的出血。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈtiːtʃəbəl/

unteachable

不可教的
Meaning
not able or willing to learn; resistant to instruction or guidance
Example
He was so stubborn that he became almost unteachable.
他非常固执，几乎变得不可教。
C1 noun /ˈθʌroʊˌfɛr/

thoroughfare

主要街道
Meaning
a main road or public highway that goes through a place
Example
The new mall is located along the main thoroughfare.
新购物中心位于主要街道旁。
C2 verb /kəˈriːn/

careen

失控地移动
Meaning
To move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way, especially in a specific direction.
Example
The car careened down the slippery road.
汽车在滑溜的道路上失控地冲了下去。
B1 verb /oʊ/

owe

欠债
Meaning
to be under obligation to pay or repay; to be indebted
Example
I owe my success to my parents' support.
我将我的成功归功于父母的支持。
C1 verb /prɪˈkluːd/

preclude

阻止
Meaning
To prevent something from happening; to make impossible.
Example
Heavy rain precluded the possibility of a picnic.
大雨阻止了野餐的可能性。
A1 pronoun /wɒt/

what

什么
Meaning
used to ask for information about something
Example
What is your name?
你叫什么名字?
C1 noun ˌlaɪ.əˈbɪl.ə.ti

liability

责任
Meaning
The state of being responsible for something, especially by law; a debt or financial obligation.
Example
The company's liabilities exceeded its assets.
公司的负债超过了它的资产。
C2 noun /bɪər/

bier

灵柩架
Meaning
a frame or stand on which a coffin or body is placed before burial or cremation
Example
The coffin was placed on the bier during the funeral service.
棺材在葬礼服务期间被放置在灵柩架上。
C2 adjective /kɒnˈsæŋɡwɪn/

consanguine

同血缘的
Meaning
Of the same blood or origin; related by birth.
Example
The two families were consanguine through their grandparents.
这两个家庭通过他们的祖父母是同血缘的。
B2 noun /ɪnˈhæbɪtənt/

inhabitant

居民
Meaning
a person or animal that lives in a particular place
Example
The inhabitants of the village rely on farming for their livelihood.
村庄的居民依靠农业为生。
A1 noun /ˈwɔːkɪŋ/

walking

走路
Meaning
the activity of moving on foot at a moderate pace
Example
Walking every morning is good for your health.
每天早晨走路对你的健康有益。
C1 verb /əbˈsɛs/

obsess

Meaning
To preoccupy or fill the mind of someone continually and to an excessive degree.
Example
She tends to obsess over small details.
C1 noun /əˈkwɪtl/

acquittal

Meaning
a judgment that a person is not guilty of the crime with which they have been charged
Example
The acquittal of the accused shocked the public.
C2 noun /ˈsaɪ.nəˌʃʊr/

cynosure

众人焦点
Meaning
A person or thing that is the center of attention or admiration.
Example
She was the cynosure of all eyes at the party.
她是派对上所有人焦点。
B2 noun /dɪˈpen.dənt/

Dependent

依赖; 被抚养人
Meaning
a person who relies on another for financial support; someone who depends on others
Example
As a tax dependent, she could not file her own tax return separately.
作为税务依赖人，她无法单独提交自己的税表。
C1 verb /ɪnˈvɪɡ.ər.eɪt/

invigorate

振奋
Meaning
To give strength or energy to someone or something.
Example
A morning walk can invigorate both body and mind.
晨跑可以振奋身心。
C1 verb/noun /ɡraʊl/

growl

咆哮
Meaning
To make a low, guttural sound, often in anger (by animals or humans).
Example
The dog growled at the stranger.
狗对陌生人咆哮。
A1 verb /raɪt/

write

写
Meaning
to mark letters, words, or symbols on a surface
Example
I write letters to my grandmother every month.
我每个月给我的祖母写信。
B2 noun /bækˈtɪəriəm/

bacterium

细菌
Meaning
A single microscopic organism belonging to the group of bacteria.
Example
The doctor explained that a single bacterium can multiply rapidly under the right conditions.
医生解释说，一个单一的细菌在适当的条件下可以迅速繁殖。
C2 verb /trəˈdjuːs/

traduce

诽谤
Meaning
To speak badly of someone or tell lies to damage their reputation.
Example
He was furious when he found out that his rivals had traduced him.
他发现他的对手诽谤他时非常生气。
C1 noun /ˈlɛk.sɪ.kɒn/

lexicon

词汇
Meaning
The vocabulary of a person, language, or branch of knowledge; a collection of words and terms.
Example
A translator must have a vast lexicon of both languages.
翻译人员必须掌握两种语言的广泛词汇。
C1 noun /ɪˈvændʒəlɪst/

evangelist

传教士
Meaning
A person who seeks to convert others to the Christian faith, especially by public preaching.
Example
The evangelist traveled across the country spreading his message.
传教士旅行穿越全国，传播他的消息。
A2 noun dɪˈskʌʃ.ənz

discussions

讨论
Meaning
The action or process of talking about something in order to reach a decision or to exchange ideas.
Example
Discussions promote collaboration.
讨论促进合作。
A2 adjective /ˈdɜː.ti/

Dirty

脏的; 沾有污渍的; 不愉快的; 道德败坏的
Meaning
not clean; covered with dirt; unpleasant; morally corrupt
Example
The kitchen was dirty after cooking.
做饭后厨房是脏的。
C1 adjective /ˈprevələnt/

Prevalent

普遍的
Meaning
widespread; existing very commonly; generally occurring
Example
Smoking is still prevalent among teenagers despite health warnings.
尽管有健康警告，青少年中仍然普遍吸烟。
A2 adjective /ˈtaɪ.di/

Tidy

整洁; 干净
Meaning
arranged neatly and in order; clean and organized
Example
She keeps her room very tidy and organized.
她保持房间非常整洁和干净。
B2 adjective /ˈlaɪ.ə.bəl/

Liable

负责的; 有义务的;
Meaning
legally responsible; accountable; obligated
Example
The company is liable for any damages caused by their defective products.
公司对因其有缺陷的产品造成的任何损害负责。
C1 phrase ˈiː.kəʊˌsɪs.təm kəˈlæps

ecosystem collapse

生态系统崩溃
Meaning
The complete breakdown of an ecological system, resulting in the inability to maintain its structure and function.
Example
Unchecked deforestation can lead to ecosystem collapse.
不受控制的森林砍伐可能导致生态系统崩溃。
B2 noun /ˈlɒtəri/

lottery

彩票
Meaning
A means of raising money by selling numbered tickets and giving prizes to the holders of numbers drawn at random.
Example
He won a car in the national lottery.
他在全国彩票中赢得了一辆车。
C2 noun /ˈbɛnɪsən/

benison

祝福
Meaning
A blessing or benefit.
Example
The rain was a benison for the drought-stricken farmers.
这场雨对受旱灾影响的农民来说是一种祝福。
C2 adjective /ˈkrɛstˌfɔːlən/

crestfallen

沮丧
Meaning
sad and disappointed
Example
He looked crestfallen after hearing the bad news.
听到坏消息后，他看起来沮丧。
B2 noun /ˈfreʃmən/

freshman

大一新生
Meaning
a first-year student at a high school, college, or university
Example
The freshman felt nervous on his first day at university.
大一新生在大学的第一天感到紧张。
A2 verb /ʃaɪn/

shine

闪耀
Meaning
to give out a bright light or glow
Example
The sun will shine brightly tomorrow.
太阳明天会明亮地照耀。
C2 noun /rɪˌdʒuːvəˈnɛsəns/

rejuvenescence

重生
Meaning
the action or process of becoming young or fresh again
Example
The forest showed signs of rejuvenescence after the rains.
雨后森林展现出重生的迹象。
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。
B2 noun /braɪb/

Bribe

贿赂
Meaning
a sum of money or something valuable given to someone to persuade them to do something dishonest or illegal
Example
The corrupt official was caught accepting a bribe from the construction company.
那个腐败的官员在接受建筑公司贿赂时被逮捕。
C2 noun /ˌɪnkænˈdɛsəns/

incandescence

白炽光
Meaning
the emission of light from a hot object; brilliance
Example
The incandescence of the candle filled the dark room.
蜡烛的白炽光填满了黑暗的房间。
C2 verb /məˈtrɪkjʊˌleɪt/

matriculate

Meaning
To enroll as a student in a college or university.
Example
She matriculated at Oxford University last year.
B2 noun /ɪnˈtɪəriər/

interior

内部
Meaning
the inside part of something; inner area of a place or object
Example
The interior of the hotel was beautifully decorated.
酒店的内部装饰非常美丽。
B2 noun ˈhoʊmˌskuː.lɪŋ

homeschooling

在家教育
Meaning
The practice of educating children at home rather than sending them to a school.
Example
Homeschooling allows parents to tailor education to their child's needs.
家庭教育使父母能够根据孩子的需要定制教育。
B2 noun /strɔː/

straw

稻草或吸管
Meaning
a thin tube for sucking up liquids; dried stalks of grain plants
Example
She drank the juice through a straw.
她通过吸管喝了果汁。
B1 noun /priːst/

priest

牧师
Meaning
a person who performs religious duties and ceremonies
Example
The priest blessed the congregation during the Sunday service.
牧师在主日礼拜期间祝福了会众。
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。
C2 noun /ˈvaɪkaʊnt/

viscount

副伯爵
Meaning
A British nobleman ranking below an earl and above a baron.
Example
The viscount inherited the estate from his father.
副伯爵从父亲那里继承了庄园。
C1 noun /ˈiːkwɪnɒks/

equinox

昼夜平衡
Meaning
The time or date when day and night are of equal length, occurring twice a year.
Example
The spring equinox marks the beginning of longer days.
春分标志着白天时间变长的开始。
B2 adjective /flɔːd/

flawed

有缺陷的
Meaning
having a mistake or fault that reduces its value or quality
Example
The flawed design of the car led to a recall.
汽车设计有缺陷，导致了召回。
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。
B2 noun /ˈæftərˌlaɪf/

afterlife

Meaning
Life or existence that some believe continues after physical death.
Example
Many cultures have different beliefs about the afterlife.
A2 adjective /ˈmʌnθli/

monthly

每月的
Meaning
happening, done, or published once a month
Example
Employees receive their salary on a monthly basis.
员工每月领取工资。
C1 adjective /ɒˈstɛnsəbl/

ostensible

表面上
Meaning
stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so
Example
His ostensible reason for leaving was illness, but many doubted it.
他离开的表面上原因是生病，但许多人对此表示怀疑。
A2 adjective /ˈlʌki/

lucky

幸运的
Meaning
having good fortune or favorable circumstances
Example
She felt lucky to have such supportive friends.
她觉得自己很幸运，拥有如此支持她的朋友。
C1 noun /ˈmænəˌrɪzəm/

Mannerism

习惯行为
Meaning
A habitual gesture or way of speaking or behaving; an idiosyncrasy
Example
His constant throat clearing had become an annoying mannerism.
他不断清嗓子已成为一种恼人的习惯行为。
B2 adjective ˌkɒm.prɪˈhen.sɪv

comprehensive

全面的
Meaning
Including or dealing with all or nearly all elements or aspects of something; complete and thorough.
Example
A comprehensive study enhances understanding.
全面的研究促进了理解。
B2 noun /ˈwɜːk.fləʊ/

workflow

工作流，过程顺序
Meaning
The sequence of processes through which a piece of work passes from initiation to completion.
Example
A well-structured workflow enhances productivity.
一个结构良好的工作流程可以提高生产力。
B2 adjective ˈmem.ər.ə.bəl

memorable

值得记住的
Meaning
Worth remembering or easily remembered, especially because of being special or unusual.
Example
Memorable events inspire generations.
值得记住的事件激励着一代又一代。
C2 verb /ʌnˈkaʊtʃ/

uncouch

从沙发上移开（罕见用法）
Meaning
to remove from a couch or to release from being laid down (rare/archaic usage)
Example
The surgeon attempted to uncouch the cataract.
外科医生试图去除白内障。
B2 noun /mɪkst ˈkʌlər/

Mixed colour

混合色
Meaning
a color created by combining two or more different colors
Example
The mixed colour created a beautiful gradient on the canvas.
混合色在画布上创造了美丽的渐变。
C2 noun /oʊˈbleɪʃən/

oblation

献祭
Meaning
a religious offering, especially of bread or wine to God
Example
The priest placed the oblation on the altar during the ceremony.
祭司在仪式中将献祭放在祭坛上。
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。
A1 noun /ˈsændwɪtʃ/

sandwich

三明治
Meaning
two pieces of bread with food such as meat, cheese, or salad between them
Example
I made a chicken sandwich for lunch.
我做了一个鸡肉三明治作为午餐。
C2 noun /ˈpælɪmpsɛst/

palimpsest

重写本
Meaning
a manuscript or document that has been written over but still bears traces of earlier writing; something reused or altered but still retaining traces of its earlier form
Example
The ancient manuscript was a palimpsest, showing faint traces of previous texts beneath the new writing.
这本古老的手稿是一个重写本，下面隐藏着以前文本的微弱痕迹。
C2 noun /ˈpjuːdʒɪlɪst/

pugilist

拳击手
Meaning
A professional or skilled boxer.
Example
The pugilist entered the ring with confidence.
拳击手充满信心地进入了拳台。
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。
C2 verb /ˈdʒɪb.ər/

gibber

语无伦次地说
Meaning
To speak rapidly and unintelligibly, typically through fear or shock.
Example
The frightened man began to gibber when he saw the ghost.
那个害怕的男人看到鬼魂时开始语无伦次地说话。
A2 adjective /ˈdʒɛnərəl/

general

一般的
Meaning
Relating to all or most people, things, or situations; not specific.
Example
He made a general comment about the project.
他对这个项目做了一个一般的评论。
C1 adjective /ˈspɛərɪŋ/

sparing

节俭 / 节制
Meaning
Using or giving only a little of something; economical.
Example
She is sparing in her use of words.
她在使用词语时很节省。
C1 adjective /ˈmaɪzərli/

miserly

吝啬
Meaning
Unwilling to spend money; stingy.
Example
She lived a miserly life, refusing to buy anything new.
她过着吝啬的生活，拒绝购买任何新东西。
C2 noun /ˈhæknɪ/

hackney

出租马, 陈腐
Meaning
a horse kept for ordinary riding or hire; also used for something overused or trite
Example
The old hackney was still pulling the carriage.
那匹旧出租马仍然拉着马车。
C1 verb /dɪsˈɑːrm/

disarm

解除武装
Meaning
to take weapons away from someone; to make someone feel less hostile
Example
The soldiers were ordered to disarm the rebels.
士兵们被命令解除叛乱分子的武装。
B1 noun /dɪˈzɜːrts/ (noun: reward or punishment deserved)

deserts

某人应得的，尤其是惩罚或奖励
Meaning
what someone deserves, especially punishment or reward
Example
He finally got his just deserts for cheating in the exam.
他因考试作弊终于得到了应得的惩罚。
C1 verb /ˈlaɪ.kən/

liken

比较
Meaning
to compare one thing to another, often in a figurative way
Example
He likened her voice to sweet music.
他把她的声音与甜美的音乐相提并论。
C1 noun /ˌres.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Recitation

朗诵
Meaning
the action of reciting or repeating aloud from memory
Example
The poetry recitation contest was held in the auditorium.
诗歌朗诵比赛在礼堂举行。
A2 noun /liːf/

Leaf

叶子
Meaning
a flattened structure of a higher plant, typically green and blade-like, that is attached to a stem
Example
The autumn leaves are falling from the tree.
秋天的叶子从树上落下。
C2 noun /ˈhʌvəl/

hovel

Meaning
a small, poorly built, and dirty house
Example
The refugees lived in a makeshift hovel.