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C1 noun /ˈpɑːrtʃmənt/

parchment

羊皮纸
Meaning
a thin material made from animal skin, used in the past for writing
Example
The ancient manuscript was written on parchment.
古老的手稿写在羊皮纸上。
C2 noun /draɪ ɡuːs ˈbɛri/

Dry goose berry

干胺果
Meaning
dehydrated amla fruit, rich in vitamin C and used for medicinal and culinary purposes
Example
Dry goose berry powder is excellent for hair growth.
干胺果粉末对头发生长有很好的促进作用。
C1 noun /ˈpærəbl/

parable

寓言
Meaning
A simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson.
Example
Jesus often taught using a parable to convey deeper truths.
耶稣常常用寓言教导深刻的真理。
B2 noun ˌɪn.əˈveɪ.ʃən

innovation

创新
Meaning
The action or process of innovating; a new method, idea, product, etc.
Example
Innovation drives solutions to global challenges.
创新推动了全球挑战的解决方案。
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。
C1 verb /əˈskraɪb/

ascribe

归因于，归咎于
Meaning
To attribute something to a cause, source, or person.
Example
Many scholars ascribe the poem to an unknown author.
许多学者将这首诗归功于一位无名作者。
C2 noun /ˈfrɛʃɪt/

freshet

突然的河流泛滥
Meaning
A sudden overflow of a stream or river caused by heavy rain or melting snow.
Example
After the storm, the river turned into a raging freshet.
暴风雨过后，河流变成了猛烈的freshet。
C1 noun /ˈbeɪsbɔːrd/

baseboard

踢脚线
Meaning
A narrow board running along the bottom of an interior wall, covering the joint between wall and floor.
Example
The carpenter painted the baseboard white.
木匠把踢脚线涂成了白色。
A2 verb /stʌk/

stuck

卡住
Meaning
unable to move; fixed in one position; unable to continue
Example
The door is stuck and won't open.
门被卡住了，打不开。
C1 adjective /dɪsˈpæʃənət/

dispassionate

冷静的
Meaning
not influenced by strong emotion; impartial
Example
The judge remained dispassionate throughout the trial.
法官在整个审判过程中保持冷静。
C2 verb /priːˈdɛstɪn/

predestine

预定
Meaning
to determine or decide something in advance, often regarded as being fixed by fate or divine will
Example
They believed their paths were predestined by fate.
他们相信他们的道路是命运注定的。
B1 adjective /ˌʌnˈpeɪd/

Unpaid

未支付的; 无薪的
Meaning
not paid for; without payment or salary
Example
She worked as an unpaid intern for six months.
她作为一名无薪实习生工作了六个月。
C1 noun /tiˈɑː.rə/

Tiara

头冠
Meaning
a jeweled ornamental crown worn on formal occasions
Example
The princess wore a sparkling diamond tiara at the royal ball.
公主在皇家舞会上戴着一顶闪亮的钻石头冠。
C2 adjective /ˈfiːkənd/

fecund

肥沃的, 高产的
Meaning
producing or capable of producing an abundance of offspring or new growth; fertile
Example
The fecund soil produced a bountiful harvest this year.
肥沃的土壤今年收获了丰盛的农作物。
B2 noun /məˈʃiː.nər.i/

machinery

Meaning
machines collectively, or the parts of a machine; also, the system or process by which something works
Example
The factory invested in new machinery to increase production.
B2 noun/adjective /ˈtɜːrmɪnəl/

terminal

终点站，最终，绝症
Meaning
As a noun: A place where transport routes begin or end. As an adjective: Relating to the end or final stage of something, often an illness.
Example
He waited for the bus at the central terminal.
他在中央终点站等公交车。
C2 noun /ˈbiːtənd raɪs/

Beatened rice

拍打米
Meaning
flattened rice; rice that has been parboiled, dried, and beaten into flat flakes
Example
Beaten rice is commonly eaten with milk and sugar for breakfast.
拍打米常与牛奶和糖一起食用作为早餐。
A2 adjective /ˈsʌn.i/

Sunny

阳光明媚的; 乐观的
Meaning
bright with sunlight; cheerful and optimistic
Example
It's a beautiful sunny day perfect for a picnic.
这是一个美丽的阳光明媚的日子，适合野餐。
B2 verb /skæn/

scan

幸福
Meaning
To look at something carefully or quickly; to digitally copy or capture an image or document.
Example
She scanned the document before sending it by email.
她收到奖项时无法隐藏自己的幸福。
B2 adjective /ˈfeɪtl/

fatal

致命的
Meaning
causing death; leading to disaster
Example
The accident proved fatal for the driver.
事故对司机来说是致命的。
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpɪəriəs/

imperious

专横
Meaning
Arrogantly domineering or overbearing.
Example
Her imperious tone made it hard for others to argue.
她那种专横的语气让其他人很难反驳。
C1 noun, verb /fɔːrd/

ford

浅滩
Meaning
A shallow place in a river where one can cross; to cross a river at such a place.
Example
The travelers decided to ford the river at dawn.
旅行者决定在黎明时分穿越河流。
C1 noun /ˈhɛzɪtənsi/

hesitancy

犹豫
Meaning
The tendency to pause or delay due to uncertainty or fear.
Example
His hesitancy in answering made everyone doubt his confidence.
他在回答时的犹豫让每个人都怀疑他的自信。
C2 adjective /ˈviː.ni.əl/

Venial

可原谅的；不严重错误；轻微的
Meaning
forgivable; not seriously wrong; minor
Example
His late arrival was considered a venial offense.
他的迟到被认为是一个可原谅的过错。
C1 adjective /kənˈsɪliətɔːri/

conciliatory

调解的
Meaning
intended to make someone less angry or more agreeable; soothing
Example
She spoke in a conciliatory tone to ease the tension.
她以调解的语气说话，以缓解紧张气氛。
B2 noun nɪˈsesɪti

necessity

必要性
Meaning
The fact of being required or indispensable; an indispensable thing.
Example
Waste management is a necessity for environmental sustainability.
废物管理是环境可持续性的必要性。
B2 noun /ˈroʊstɪd miːt/

Roasted meat

烤肉
Meaning
meat cooked by dry heat in an oven or over fire
Example
The roasted meat was perfectly seasoned and tender.
烤肉被完美地调味和变得嫩滑。
B2 adjective /əˈtɒm.ɪk/

Atomic

原子
Meaning
relating to atoms or atomic energy; extremely small
Example
The atomic structure of hydrogen is the simplest.
氢的原子结构是最简单的。
C1 adjective /əˈmiːnəbl/

amenable

顺从
Meaning
willing to cooperate or be influenced; open to suggestions
Example
She was amenable to the idea of working longer hours.
她愿意接受加班的想法。
C1 noun ˌdɛməˈɡræfɪk trænˈzɪʃən

demographic transition

人口过渡
Meaning
A shift in population patterns from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates as a country develops economically
Example
The demographic transition indicates a shift towards an aging society.
人口过渡表示向老龄化社会的转变。
C2 verb /ˈek.stər.peɪt/

extirpate

根除
Meaning
to completely remove or destroy something unwanted
Example
The government launched a program to extirpate corruption from public offices.
政府启动了一个旨在清除公共部门腐败的项目。
C1 noun /ˈlaɪbəl/

libel

诽谤
Meaning
a published false statement that damages a person's reputation
Example
The newspaper was sued for libel after publishing false claims.
报纸因发布虚假声明而被起诉诽谤。
C2 noun /ˌtrænspəˈzɪʃən/

transposition

转位
Meaning
the act of changing the order or position of something
Example
The transposition of digits caused an error in the calculation.
数字的转位导致了计算中的错误。
C2 noun /ˈtoʊ.di/

Toady

拍马屁者
Meaning
a person who acts obsequiously to gain favor; a sycophant
Example
He was known as a toady who always agreed with the boss.
他被认为是一个总是同意老板的阿谀奉承者。
B2 adjective /ˈplɛʒərəbl/

pleasurable

令人愉快的, 令人高兴的
Meaning
giving pleasure or enjoyment
Example
Reading a good book is a pleasurable activity.
读一本好书是一项令人愉快的活动。
C2 noun /ɪɡˈzɛmplɑːr/

exemplar

典范
Meaning
A model or pattern to be copied or imitated.
Example
She is an exemplar of kindness and generosity.
她是善良和慷慨的典范。
B2 noun ˈpærəˌlɛlz

parallels

相似之处
Meaning
Similarities or comparisons between two different things or situations
Example
There are parallels between Japan's aging issues and Bangladesh's situation.
日本的老龄化问题和孟加拉国的情况之间存在相似之处。
C1 noun /ˈfɛləni/

felony

重罪
Meaning
a serious crime, usually punishable by imprisonment for more than one year
Example
He was convicted of a felony and sentenced to ten years in prison.
他因重罪被定罪并被判处十年监禁。
A2 adjective, noun /dɛd/

dead

死的
Meaning
No longer alive; the end of life.
Example
The old tree is completely dead.
那棵老树已经完全死了。
B1 adjective /kəmˈpetətɪv/

competitive

竞争的
Meaning
relating to or characterized by competition; having a strong desire to win or be more successful
Example
She has a competitive spirit that drives her to excel.
她有一种竞争精神，推动她追求卓越。
C2 verb /ˈbækˌslaɪd/

backslide

倒退
Meaning
To relapse into bad habits, undesirable practices, or moral decline.
Example
After months of progress, he began to backslide into old habits.
经过几个月的进展，他开始回到旧习惯中。
A2 adjective /miːn/

Mean

刻薄; 残忍; 令人讨厌
Meaning
unkind; cruel; nasty
Example
Don't be so mean to your little sister.
不要对你的小妹妹这么残忍。
B1 adjective /ˈvɪz.ə.bəl/

Visible

可见的; 清晰的; 显而易见的
Meaning
able to be seen; noticeable; apparent
Example
The mountain peak was clearly visible from our hotel room.
山峰从我们的酒店房间中清晰可见。
B1 noun /ˈlɪk.wɪd/

Liquid

液体
Meaning
a substance that flows freely but is of constant volume, having a consistency like that of water or oil
Example
Water is a liquid at room temperature.
水在常温下是液体。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈɡɑː.dɪd/

Unguarded

不设防的
Meaning
not protected or defended; careless about revealing private thoughts or information
Example
In an unguarded moment, she revealed her true feelings about the project.
在一个不设防的时刻，她揭示了她对这个项目的真实感受。
A1 verb /iːt/

eat

吃
Meaning
to put food in the mouth and chew and swallow it
Example
We eat dinner at 7 PM.
我们晚上七点吃晚饭。
C1 noun /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnɪst/

opportunist

机会主义者
Meaning
A person who takes advantage of situations for personal gain, often disregarding principles.
Example
He is seen as an opportunist who always puts his interests first.
他被看作是一个机会主义者，总是把自己的利益放在第一位。
C1 adjective /bɪˈriːvd/

Bereaved

丧亲
Meaning
having lost a loved one through death
Example
The bereaved family received many condolences.
丧亲的家庭收到了很多慰问。
B1 noun /ˈkriːtʃər/

creature

生物
Meaning
A living being, especially an animal.
Example
The forest is full of strange creatures.
森林里充满了奇怪的生物。
C1 adjective /nɑːkˈtɜr.nəl/

Nocturnal

夜行性
Meaning
active at night; happening during the night
Example
Owls are nocturnal animals that hunt at night.
猫头鹰是夜间活动的动物，在晚上捕猎。
B1 noun /bɑːm/

Bomb

炸弹
Meaning
an explosive device designed to cause damage or destruction
Example
The bomb disposal unit carefully defused the explosive device.
炸弹拆除单位小心地引爆了爆炸装置。
A2 adjective /ˈkʌlərfəl/

colorful

五彩缤纷
Meaning
having bright colors; full of variety or interest
Example
The festival was full of colorful decorations.
这个节日充满了五彩缤纷的装饰。
B2 noun /məˈræl.ə.ti/

Morality

道德
Meaning
principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong behavior
Example
The debate focused on the morality of the decision.
辩论集中在决策的道德性上。
B1 noun /ˈbʌb.əl/

bubble

气泡
Meaning
a thin sphere of liquid enclosing air or gas; a temporary state of inflated value or excitement
Example
The children chased the bubbles in the air.
孩子们在空中追逐气泡。
C2 adjective /rɪˈdaʊ.tə.bəl/

redoubtable

可怕/值得尊敬
Meaning
formidable, especially as an opponent; inspiring fear or respect
Example
She was a redoubtable leader who commanded respect from all.
她是一个可怕的领导，赢得了所有人的尊重。
C1 verb /ˈkɒnskrɪpt/

conscript

强迫某人参军
Meaning
to force someone into military service
Example
The government conscripted young men during the war.
政府在战争期间征召了年轻人。
B2 noun /ˌnɒməˈneɪʃən/

nomination

提名
Meaning
The act of formally proposing someone for a role, position, or award.
Example
Her nomination for the award surprised everyone.
她的奖项提名让大家都感到惊讶。
B2 verb /ˈmɒdənaɪz/

modernize

现代化
Meaning
To adapt something to modern needs or styles; to update or improve.
Example
The company plans to modernize its IT infrastructure.
公司计划现代化其IT基础设施。
C1 noun /ɪnˈtaɪtəlmənt/

entitlement

权利
Meaning
the belief that one is inherently deserving of privileges or special treatment; a right to benefits
Example
The program provides entitlement to health care.
该项目提供医疗保健的权利。
B2 adjective /dɪˈstrɛst/

distressed

痛苦
Meaning
feeling or showing extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain
Example
She looked distressed after hearing the bad news.
听到坏消息后，她看起来很痛苦。
C2 verb /proʊˈskraɪb/

proscribe

禁止
Meaning
to forbid something by law or authority
Example
The new law will proscribe the use of harmful chemicals in farming.
新法律将禁止在农业中使用有害化学品。
C2 adjective /ˈdɪstəl/

distal

远端
Meaning
situated away from the center of the body or from the point of attachment
Example
The doctor examined the distal end of the patient’s arm.
医生检查了病人手臂的远端。
B2 verb /səbˈmɪt/

submit

提交
Meaning
to present for consideration; to surrender; to yield
Example
Please submit your assignment by Friday.
请在周五之前提交您的作业。
B2 adjective /æʃ ˈkʌl.ər/

Ash-colour

灰色
Meaning
a grayish color resembling ash
Example
The old building had ash-colour walls that needed painting.
这座旧建筑有灰色的墙壁，需要重新粉刷。
C1 adjective /ˈniːd.ləs/

Needless

不必要的
Meaning
unnecessary; not required; without purpose
Example
The argument was needless and could have been avoided.
这场争论是多余的，本来可以避免。
C1 noun /ˈɔɪntmənt/

ointment

药膏
Meaning
A smooth, oily substance applied to the skin for healing or soothing.
Example
The doctor prescribed an ointment for the burn on his arm.
医生为他手臂上的烧伤开了一种药膏。
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。
B1 noun ˌɔː.ɡən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

organization

组织
Meaning
An organized group of people with a particular purpose, such as a business or government department.
Example
The organization was officially inaugurated in 2024.
该组织于2024年正式启用。
B1 verb /prəˈmoʊt/

promote

推广
Meaning
to help something develop or increase; to advance someone to a higher position
Example
The company promotes environmental awareness.
公司推广环保意识。
C2 noun /niːˈɒlədʒɪzəm/

neologism

新词
Meaning
A newly coined word or expression.
Example
The internet has given rise to many neologisms like 'selfie' and 'hashtag'.
互联网催生了许多新词，如“自拍”和“标签”。
C2 noun /ˈɪŋkjʊbəs/

incubus

恶梦般的负担
Meaning
An oppressive or nightmarish burden; in folklore, an evil spirit that lies upon sleeping people.
Example
Debt became an incubus that weighed heavily on the family.
债务成了一个恶梦般的负担，沉重地压在这个家庭上。
B2 verb /ˈdɛdɪkeɪt/

dedicate

奉献
Meaning
to devote time, effort, or oneself to a particular purpose or person
Example
She dedicated her life to helping the poor.
她献出了自己的生命来帮助穷人。
B2 noun /ɪnˌtɜːrprəˈteɪʃən/

interpretation

解释
Meaning
the action of explaining the meaning of something
Example
The teacher gave her own interpretation of the poem.
老师给出了她对这首诗的解释。
B1 adjective /ʌnˈkʊkt/

uncooked

生的
Meaning
Not cooked; in a raw state.
Example
Eating uncooked meat can be dangerous.
吃生肉可能是危险的。
C2 noun /ˈmeɪdənˌhʊd/

maidenhood

少女期
Meaning
The state of being a maiden; girlhood or virginity.
Example
The poem celebrated the innocence of maidenhood.
这首诗歌庆祝了少女时期的纯真。
C2 noun /ˈneɪdɪər/

nadir

Meaning
The lowest point of a situation or condition.
Example
The company reached its nadir during the financial crisis.
C2 adjective /ˈsɪmiən/

simian

类人猿的
Meaning
Relating to, resembling, or affecting apes or monkeys.
Example
The scientist studied the simian behavior of the chimpanzees.
科学家研究了黑猩猩的类人猿行为。
C2 noun /ˈpeɪpəsi/

papacy

教皇职位
Meaning
The office or authority of the Pope in the Roman Catholic Church.
Example
The papacy played a significant role in medieval European politics.
教皇职位在中世纪欧洲政治中发挥了重要作用。
B2 noun ˈkrɪp.toʊˌkɝː.ən.si

cryptocurrency

加密货币
Meaning
Decentralized digital currency operated using blockchain technology.
Example
Bitcoin is the most popular cryptocurrency in the market.
比特币是市场上最受欢迎的加密货币。
B2 adverb /ˌnʌnðəˈlɛs/

nonetheless

尽管如此
Meaning
in spite of that; nevertheless
Example
It was raining, but nonetheless, they went hiking.
下着雨，但尽管如此，他们还是去远足了。
A1 pronoun /ˈʌðərz/

others

其他
Meaning
people or things distinct from the ones already mentioned or known
Example
I like to spend time with others.
我喜欢和其他人一起度过时间。
A2 adverb /ɪˈspeʃəli/

Especially

特别; 尤其是; 尤其
Meaning
particularly; in particular; above all
Example
I love all fruits, especially mangoes.
我喜欢所有的水果，特别是芒果。
C2 noun /ˈtɔːrpər/

torpor

昏睡
Meaning
A state of physical or mental inactivity; lethargy.
Example
The heat induced a state of torpor in the workers.
高温使工人们陷入了昏睡状态。
C1 adjective /əbˈsɛsɪv/

obsessive

强迫症的
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by an obsession; thinking about something too much.
Example
He has an obsessive interest in cleanliness.
他对清洁有强迫症的兴趣。
B2 noun /ˈɪnfənt/

infant

婴儿
Meaning
A very young child or baby.
Example
The infant was sleeping peacefully in the cradle.
婴儿在摇篮中安静地睡着。
B2 noun /koʊˈɔːrdɪˌneɪtər/

coordinator

协调员
Meaning
a person who organizes people or activities so that they work well together
Example
The event coordinator managed everything perfectly.
活动协调员完美地管理了一切。
C2 noun /ˌhaɪdrəˈstætɪks/

hydrostatics

水静力学
Meaning
The branch of science concerned with the mechanical properties of fluids at rest.
Example
Hydrostatics is essential in understanding how dams and reservoirs function.
水静力学对于理解大坝和水库的工作原理至关重要。
C2 adjective /traɪˈɛniəl/

triennial

三年一次的
Meaning
Occurring once every three years.
Example
The art festival is a triennial event in the city.
艺术节是这座城市的三年一次的活动。
C1 verb /ˈsɪvɪlaɪz/

civilize

使文明
Meaning
to bring a society or group to a more developed, organized, or socially acceptable state; to educate and refine behavior
Example
Education can help civilize communities by promoting shared values and respect.
教育可以通过促进共同价值观和尊重来使社区更加文明。
C1 noun /stɪnt/

stint

短期工作
Meaning
a period of time spent doing a particular job or activity
Example
She did a short stint as a teacher before moving abroad.
她在搬到国外之前做了一段短时间的教师工作。
C1 adjective /səˈsɛp.tə.bəl/

susceptible

容易受某种特定事物影响或损害的
Meaning
Likely or liable to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing.
Example
Children are more susceptible to infections.
孩子们更容易感染。
B1 noun /beɪkt miːt/

Baked meat

烤肉
Meaning
meat that has been cooked in an oven using dry heat
Example
The baked meat was tender and flavorful.
烤肉嫩滑且味道鲜美。
C2 noun /ˈbroʊmiːn/

bromine

溴
Meaning
a dark red, dense, toxic liquid element used in making dyes, flame retardants, and medications
Example
Bromine is commonly used in water treatment chemicals.
溴通常用于水处理化学品中。
C1 adjective /pərˈveɪsɪv/

pervasive

普遍的
Meaning
Existing in or spreading through every part of something
Example
Pervasive technology has become a fundamental part of daily life.
普遍的技术已成为日常生活的重要组成部分。
C1 verb /ɪˈluːmɪneɪt/

illuminate

照亮
Meaning
To light up or make something clearer.
Example
Streetlights illuminate the road at night.
路灯在夜晚照亮了道路。
B1 adjective /ˈfæbjələs/

Fabulous

极好的；不可思议的；非凡的
Meaning
extremely good; wonderful; extraordinary
Example
She wore a fabulous dress to the party.
她穿了一件精彩的裙子去参加派对。
B2 adjective ˈskɒl.ə.li

scholarly

学术的
Meaning
Having or showing great knowledge or learning; academic in approach or method.
Example
He wrote a scholarly article on ancient philosophy.
他写了一篇关于古代哲学的学术文章。
C2 noun /dɪˈsɪstəns/

desistance

放弃
Meaning
The act of stopping or ceasing from some action or behavior.
Example
The court urged his desistance from further unlawful activities.
法庭敦促他停止进一步的非法活动。
B2 adjective /ɡeɪ/

gay

同志
Meaning
sexually attracted to people of the same sex; also used to mean cheerful or lively
Example
He came out as gay during college.
他在大学期间公开了自己是同志。
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。
C2 verb /kənˈvɑːlv/

convolve

一起缠绕或扭曲;缠绕或交织
Meaning
to roll or twist together; to coil or entwine
Example
The vines convolve around the tree trunk.
藤蔓缠绕在树干周围。
A1 pronoun /ˈɛnɪθɪŋ/

anything

任何事物
Meaning
any object, event, or matter; whatever thing
Example
You can ask me anything about the project.
你可以问我关于项目的任何问题。
A2 noun /ˈmædʒɪk/

magic

魔法
Meaning
the use of mysterious or supernatural powers to influence events
Example
The magician amazed the crowd with his magic.
魔术师用他的魔法让观众惊讶。
A1 pronoun /maɪ/

my

我的
Meaning
used to indicate possession or ownership
Example
This is my book.
这是我的书。
C1 adjective /ˈnɪmbəl/

nimble

灵活
Meaning
Quick and light in movement or thought.
Example
The dancer’s nimble steps impressed the audience.
舞者灵活的步伐给观众留下了深刻的印象。
C1 noun /fɪˈlæn.θrə.pɪst/

philanthropist

慈善家
Meaning
a person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by donating money to good causes
Example
The philanthropist donated millions to build schools in rural areas.
慈善家捐赠了数百万美元用于建设农村地区的学校。
C2 adjective /ˈvæpɪd/

vapid

乏味的
Meaning
lacking liveliness, flavor, or interest; dull and uninspired
Example
The lecture was so vapid that half the audience fell asleep.
讲座如此乏味，以至于一半的听众都睡着了。
A1 pronoun /ðæt/

that

这个
Meaning
used to identify a specific person or thing observed or heard
Example
That is my book on the table.
这是我桌子上的书。
C2 noun /ˌɡaɪnəˈkɒkrəsi/

gynecocracy

女权政治
Meaning
a society or government ruled by women
Example
The ancient tribe was known for its gynecocracy, where women held all positions of power.
这个古老的部落因其女权政治而闻名，在那里女性掌握了所有的权力职位。
C1 noun /ˈdaʊn.pɔːr/

Downpour

大雨; 突如其来的暴雨
Meaning
a heavy fall of rain; a sudden heavy rainfall
Example
The sudden downpour caught everyone off guard and soaked the outdoor event.
突如其来的暴雨让所有人措手不及，淋湿了户外的活动。
C1 verb /eɪl/

ail

生病
Meaning
to be ill or suffer from a physical or mental problem; to trouble or afflict
Example
She has been ailing since last winter.
她从去年冬天开始一直生病。
B2 noun /ˈʃɔːr.tɪdʒ/

Shortage

短缺
Meaning
a lack or deficiency of something that is needed or expected
Example
There is a severe water shortage in the region.
该地区严重缺水。
C2 noun /ˈɑb.lə.kwi/

Obloquy

严厉的批评或言语侮辱；公开谴责
Meaning
harsh criticism or verbal abuse; strong public condemnation
Example
The politician faced obloquy after the scandal.
政治家在丑闻之后遭遇了严厉的批评。
B2 noun ɡrɪd

grid

电网
Meaning
A network of interconnected lines or a system for distributing electricity over a wide area.
Example
The national power grid must be upgraded.
国家电网必须升级。
C2 noun /ˈluːkər/

lucre

利润
Meaning
money, especially when regarded as sordid or gained dishonorably
Example
He was motivated more by lucre than by duty.
他更多的是由利润而不是责任驱动。
C2 adjective /ˈpjʊəraɪl/

puerile

幼稚的
Meaning
childishly silly or immature
Example
His puerile jokes annoyed the audience.
他的幼稚笑话让观众感到烦恼。
C1 noun /prəˌlɪf.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

proliferation

增殖
Meaning
Rapid increase in the number or amount of something; rapid multiplication or growth.
Example
The proliferation of malware is a growing concern.
恶意软件的增殖是一个日益严重的问题。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈræspi/

raspy

沙哑
Meaning
having a harsh, rough, or grating sound
Example
His raspy voice revealed years of smoking.
他的沙哑声音揭示了多年的吸烟。
C2 noun /ˈsɛnʃəns/

sentience

感知能力
Meaning
The capacity to feel, perceive, or experience subjectively.
Example
Many argue that animals possess sentience.
许多人认为动物具有感知能力。
C1 verb /smɪr/

smear

涂抹 / 诽谤
Meaning
to spread or apply a substance messily; to damage someone's reputation with false or unfair words
Example
The child smeared paint across the wall.
孩子把油漆涂在墙上。