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B1 adjective /pərˈtɪk.jʊ.lər/

particular

特别
Meaning
specific or special; distinct from others
Example
He is very particular about his diet.
他对自己的饮食非常挑剔。
C1 verb /druːp/

droop

下垂
Meaning
to bend or hang downward; to become weak or tired
Example
The flowers began to droop in the heat.
花朵在热量下开始下垂。
C1 noun /ˈpɪk.æks/

Pick-axe

鹤嘴锄
Meaning
a tool with a heavy metal head and long handle used for breaking up hard ground or rock
Example
The miner used a pick-axe to break through the rocky surface.
矿工用鹤嘴锄打破了岩石表面。
A2 verb /blɒk/

block

阻止
Meaning
to obstruct; to prevent passage or progress
Example
The fallen tree blocks the road.
掉落的树挡住了路。
C1 adjective /ˈsʌn.dri/

sundry

杂项
Meaning
Various or miscellaneous.
Example
The shop sells fruits, clothes, and sundry items.
这家店卖水果、衣服和各种商品。
C2 verb /kɒnˈkætəneɪt/

concatenate

连接
Meaning
To link things together in a series or chain.
Example
The program concatenates two strings into one.
程序将两个字符串连接为一个。
B2 noun /djʊˈreɪʃən/

duration

持续时间
Meaning
the length of time that something continues
Example
The meeting lasted for the duration of two hours.
会议持续了两个小时。
C1 adjective /ˈɡæsiəs/

gaseous

气态的
Meaning
Relating to or having the form of gas.
Example
Carbon dioxide is a gaseous substance.
二氧化碳是一种气态物质。
C2 noun /dʒuːt liːf/

Jute leaf

黄麻叶
Meaning
the edible leaves of the jute plant, commonly eaten as a leafy green vegetable
Example
Jute leaf is rich in vitamins and minerals and is often cooked with lentils in Bengali cuisine.
黄麻叶富含维生素和矿物质，常在孟加拉美食中与扁豆一起煮。
B2 adjective /ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃənəl/

organizational

组织性的
Meaning
relating to the structure or arrangement of a company or group
Example
He works on improving the organizational structure of the company.
他在改善公司的组织结构方面工作。
C1 verb /ˌdiː.kəmˈprɛs/

decompress

放松
Meaning
To relax and recover from stress or pressure.
Example
Taking deep breaths helps to decompress after a stressful day.
深呼吸帮助在压力过大的日子后放松。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈɒnəd/

unhonoured

未受尊敬的
Meaning
not respected or given the recognition that is deserved; treated without honor
Example
He felt unhonoured after his years of service were ignored.
他的多年服务被忽视后，他感到自己未受尊敬。
C1 adjective /əbˈzɜːrvənt/

Observant

观察力强的
Meaning
quick to notice things; watchful; attentive
Example
The observant detective noticed every small detail at the crime scene.
观察力强的侦探注意到了犯罪现场的每个细节。
C1 adjective /ˈdek.stər.əs/

dexterous

灵巧
Meaning
Showing or having skill, especially with the hands; mentally adroit and skillful.
Example
A dexterous programmer can write complex codes effortlessly.
一个灵巧的程序员可以毫不费力地写出复杂的代码。
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 verb /ˈskʌt.əl/

scuttle

幸福
Meaning
To run hurriedly with short, quick steps; or to deliberately sink a ship.
Example
The children scuttled back to their seats when the teacher entered.
她在收到奖项时无法掩饰她的幸福感。
C1 noun /ˈflæn.əl/

Flannel

法兰绒
Meaning
a soft woven fabric, typically made of wool or cotton and slightly milled and raised
Example
He wore a warm flannel shirt in winter.
他在冬天穿了一件温暖的法兰绒衬衫。
A2 noun reɪndʒ

range

范围
Meaning
The extent or scope of something; the distance that can be covered or the limits within which something operates.
Example
The new electric car has a range of 400 miles.
这款新电动车的续航范围是400英里。
C1 noun/verb /ˈtʌtʃ.ʌp/

touch-up

小修正或改进
Meaning
Small corrections or improvements made to something.
Example
The artist gave a quick touch-up to the painting.
艺术家对画作进行了快速的修饰。
C2 noun /ˈhɛfər/

heifer

小母牛
Meaning
a young cow that has not borne a calf
Example
The farmer raised a heifer for dairy production.
农民为乳制品生产养了一头小母牛。
C1 noun /ˌsɪmbɪˈəʊsɪs/

symbiosis

共生关系
Meaning
A mutually beneficial relationship between different people or groups.
Example
The symbiosis between the two companies led to mutual growth.
两家公司之间的共生关系导致了共同的增长。
B2 verb /kəmˈpraɪz/

comprise

由...组成
Meaning
To consist of or be made up of something.
Example
The committee comprises five members.
委员会由五个成员组成。
B2 adjective /əˈbrʌpt/

abrupt

突然
Meaning
Sudden or unexpected, often without warning.
Example
The car came to an abrupt stop in the middle of the road.
汽车在路中间急停。
B1 noun /ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/

lightning

闪电
Meaning
a flash of light in the sky caused by electricity during a storm
Example
The lightning struck a tree near our house.
闪电击中了我们家附近的一棵树。
A2 adjective /breɪv/

brave

勇敢
Meaning
showing courage in the face of danger or difficulty
Example
The brave firefighter rushed into the burning building.
勇敢的消防员冲进了燃烧的建筑物。
B2 verb /ɪnˈlɑːrdʒ/

enlarge

扩大
Meaning
to make something bigger or increase in size
Example
They decided to enlarge their house.
他们决定扩大他们的房子。
B1 noun /vaɪəˈlɪn/

Violin

小提琴
Meaning
a musical instrument with four strings that is played with a bow
Example
She plays the violin beautifully in the orchestra.
她在乐队中优美地演奏小提琴。
C1 adjective /ˌsʌb.təˈreɪ.ni.ən/

subterranean

地下
Meaning
Existing, occurring, or done under the earth's surface.
Example
Subterranean water sources help sustain agriculture.
地下水源有助于维持农业。
C2 noun /draɪd ˈfɛnjʊˌɡriːk livz/

Dried Fenugreek Leaves

干葫芦巴叶
Meaning
dehydrated leaves of the fenugreek plant used as a herb in cooking
Example
Add dried fenugreek leaves to the curry for extra flavor.
将干葫芦巴叶加入咖喱中，增加额外的风味。
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 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。
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。
C1 verb /siːd/

cede

放弃
Meaning
to give up power, territory, or rights to another
Example
The country ceded territory after losing the war.
这个国家在输了战争后，放弃了领土。
B2 noun /dɒk/

dock

码头
Meaning
a structure where ships are loaded, unloaded, or repaired
Example
The ship stayed at the dock for two days.
船只在码头停留了两天。
B2 adjective /ˌʌnkənˈtroʊld/

uncontrolled

无法控制的
Meaning
not restrained or managed; lacking control
Example
The wildfire spread in an uncontrolled manner, causing widespread damage.
野火以无法控制的方式蔓延，造成广泛破坏。
B2 noun /ˈfɪlmˌmeɪkər/

film-maker

电影制作人
Meaning
A person who directs or produces films
Example
The film-maker received an award for his latest documentary.
电影制作人因他最新的纪录片获得了奖项。
B2 adverb /ˈmen.tə.li/

Mentally

心理上
Meaning
relating to the mind; in terms of mental processes
Example
She was mentally preparing herself for the exam.
她正在为考试做心理准备。
A2 noun /piˈænoʊ/

Piano

钢琴
Meaning
a large keyboard musical instrument with black and white keys that produces sound by striking strings with hammers
Example
The little girl practiced piano for one hour every day.
这个小女孩每天练钢琴一个小时。
C2 noun /foʊl fʊt/

Foal-foot

马蹄花
Meaning
a yellow flowering plant with leaves shaped like a horse's hoof, also known as coltsfoot
Example
The foal-foot plant grows wild in many meadows and is often the first flower to bloom in spring.
马蹄花在许多草地上野生生长，通常是春天最早开花的花。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnprɪˈtɛnʃəs/

unpretentious

谦虚的
Meaning
modest; not attempting to impress others with appearance or importance
Example
She lives in an unpretentious home but is very happy.
她住在一个谦虚的家里，但非常快乐。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/

imposing

壮观的
Meaning
having an appearance that is grand, impressive, or commanding
Example
The castle is an imposing structure overlooking the valley.
这座城堡是一座壮观的建筑，俯瞰着山谷。
B2 noun prəˈɡreʃ.ən

progression

进展
Meaning
The process of developing or moving gradually towards a more advanced state.
Example
Progression in technology drives innovation.
技术的进展推动了创新。
B2 noun/verb /stʌnt/

stunt

Meaning
a daring or unusual action performed for entertainment or publicity; to hinder growth or development
Example
The actor performed a dangerous stunt in the movie.
A2 adjective /pəˈlaɪt/

Polite

有礼貌的; 尊重的; 彬彬有礼的
Meaning
having good manners; respectful; courteous
Example
He was very polite and respectful to everyone.
他对每个人都非常礼貌和尊重。
B2 adjective /ˌɑːp.təˈmɪs.tɪk/

optimistic

乐观的
Meaning
hopeful and confident about the future
Example
She is optimistic about the success of her new project.
她对新项目的成功持乐观态度。
C1 noun ˈθɜː.məl stres

thermal stress

热应力
Meaning
Stress caused by excessive heat that affects plant growth and development.
Example
High thermal stress affects plant growth.
高温应力影响植物的生长。
C2 adjective /ˈnjuːmɪnəs/

numinous

神秘的
Meaning
having a strong spiritual or mysterious quality
Example
The temple had a numinous atmosphere that inspired awe.
这座寺庙有一种神秘的氛围，令人敬畏。
B2 adjective /ˈræʃ.ən.əl/

Rational

理性; 合理; 逻辑
Meaning
based on reason and logic; sensible and practical
Example
She made a rational decision based on the available facts.
她根据可用的事实做出了理性的决定。
C1 verb /ɪnˈvælɪdeɪt/

invalidate

使无效
Meaning
To make something not valid or legally acceptable.
Example
The new evidence may invalidate the previous ruling.
新证据可能使之前的裁决无效。
B2 noun /ˈfɛə(r)nɪs/

fairness

公平
Meaning
the quality of being free from bias, favoritism, or injustice
Example
She always strives for fairness in her decisions.
她总是努力在决策中保持公平。
C1 noun /kəˈpɪl.ər.iz/

capillaries

毛细血管
Meaning
Any of the fine branching blood vessels that form a network between the arterioles and venules.
Example
Broken capillaries cause dark circles.
破裂的毛细血管导致黑眼圈。
C1 noun kənˈsjuː.mə.rɪ.zəm

consumerism

消费主义
Meaning
The tendency to increase consumption of goods and the importance given to consuming products.
Example
Modern consumerism leads to increased demand for luxury goods.
现代消费主义导致对奢侈品的需求增加。
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。
C2 noun /ˈbrɪk.bæt/

Brickbat

一块砖块；严厉的批评或谴责
Meaning
a piece of brick, especially one used as a missile; harsh criticism or censure
Example
The angry protesters threw brickbats at the building windows.
愤怒的抗议者将砖块扔向建筑物的窗户。
A2 noun /ˈweɪtrəs/

waitress

女服务员
Meaning
a woman who serves food and drinks to customers in a restaurant or café
Example
The waitress took our order with a friendly smile.
女服务员微笑着接了我们的点单。
A2 noun /ˈpoʊɪm/

poem

诗歌
Meaning
a piece of writing that expresses ideas, feelings, or tells a story in a distinct form, often using rhyme or meter
Example
She wrote a beautiful poem for her mother.
她为她的母亲写了一首美丽的诗歌。
B1 noun /ˈfæn.si/

Fancy

幻想; 幻觉或想象
Meaning
a feeling of liking or wanting something; imagination or fantasy
Example
The child had a fancy for becoming a famous astronaut when he grew up.
孩子长大后希望成为一名著名的宇航员。
C1 adjective /kəmˈpensətɔːri/

compensatory

赔偿性的
Meaning
serving to make up for a loss, damage, or injury
Example
The court awarded him compensatory damages.
法院判给他赔偿性赔偿金。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈseɪn/

insane

疯狂
Meaning
mentally ill; extremely foolish or unreasonable
Example
The idea of jumping off the cliff seemed insane.
从悬崖上跳下的想法显得疯狂。
C2 verb /ˌɛfəˈvɛs/

effervesce

起泡
Meaning
To give off bubbles of gas; to show excitement, liveliness, or enthusiasm.
Example
The soda began to effervesce as soon as it was opened.
汽水打开后开始起泡。
B2 adjective ˈɪn.tɪ.ɡrəl

integral

必要的
Meaning
Necessary to make a complete whole; essential or fundamental.
Example
Exercise is an integral part of a healthy lifestyle.
锻炼是健康生活方式的重要组成部分。
C1 verb /nʌdʒ/

nudge

轻推
Meaning
To push someone gently, usually with your elbow, in order to attract attention.
Example
She nudged him to be quiet during the meeting.
她在会议中轻轻地用肘部推了他一下，让他保持安静。
C1 noun /niːʃ/

Niche

市场细分, 专门领域, 目标市场
Meaning
A specialized segment of the market for a particular kind of product or service.
Example
Finding the right niche is key to a successful business.
找到正确的细分市场是成功经营的关键。
B2 noun /ˈpjʊə.rɪ.ti/

Purity

纯净; 清洁; 无污染
Meaning
the state of being pure; cleanness or freedom from contamination
Example
The purity of the mountain water was remarkable.
山水的纯净令人赞叹。
C1 verb /ɡʌʃ/

gush

涌出
Meaning
to flow out suddenly and forcefully, or to express something enthusiastically
Example
Tears began to gush from her eyes.
眼泪开始从她的眼睛里涌出。
C1 noun /əˈsæsɪn/

Assassin

刺客
Meaning
a person who murders an important person for political or religious reasons
Example
The president was protected from potential assassins by security guards.
总统被保安人员保护，免受潜在刺客的攻击。
A2 noun rɪˈsɜːtʃ

research

研究
Meaning
The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.
Example
Research on radio waves began earlier in India.
关于无线电波的研究在印度早期就开始了。
A1 noun /'æn.ɪ.məl/

Animal

动物
Meaning
a living creature that feeds on organic matter, typically having specialized sense organs and nervous system and able to respond rapidly to stimuli
Example
The zoo has many different animals from around the world.
动物园里有来自世界各地的许多不同动物。
C2 adjective /həˈrɛtɪkəl/

heretical

异端
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards, especially in religion.
Example
The priest condemned the book as heretical.
牧师将这本书谴责为异端。
A2 noun /ˌpɒsəˈbɪləti/

possibility

可能性
Meaning
something that may happen or be the case; a chance that something exists or might occur
Example
There is a strong possibility of rain tomorrow.
明天有强烈的降雨可能性。
C1 noun /ˈtraɪæd/

triad

三合会
Meaning
a group of three closely related people or things
Example
The project was managed by a triad of experts.
该项目由一个三人专家小组管理。
B1 noun ˌɔː.ɡən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃənz

organizations

组织
Meaning
Organized groups of people with a particular purpose
Example
Organizations play a key role in policymaking.
组织在政策制定中发挥着重要作用。
C1 verb ɔːɡˈmɛntɪŋ

augmenting

增加
Meaning
Increasing; making something greater in size, number, or degree
Example
Life expectancy is augmenting with advancements in healthcare.
随着医疗保健的进步，预期寿命正在增加。
A2 noun /kənˈtrəʊl/

control

控制
Meaning
The power to influence or direct people's behavior or the course of events.
Example
Proper control measures are necessary.
需要适当的控制措施。
A1 verb /neɪm/

name

命名
Meaning
to give a title or designation to someone or something
Example
They decided to name their baby Sarah.
他们决定把他们的宝宝命名为莎拉。
A2 noun /ˈdʒuːəlri/

jewelry

珠宝
Meaning
personal ornaments such as necklaces, rings, or bracelets that are typically made from precious metals and stones
Example
She wore gold jewelry at the wedding.
她在婚礼上戴了金饰。
A2 noun /lʌk/

Luck

运气
Meaning
success or failure apparently brought by chance rather than through one's own actions
Example
She had good luck with her job interview.
她在面试中有好运气。
C2 noun /ɪkˈstɛnsər/

extensor

伸肌
Meaning
a muscle that serves to extend or straighten a limb or part of the body.
Example
The extensor muscles in the arm help straighten the elbow.
手臂的伸肌帮助伸直肘部。
C2 verb /ˌnɒnˈplʌs/

nonplus

使困惑
Meaning
To surprise and confuse someone so much that they are unsure how to react.
Example
The unexpected question seemed to nonplus the speaker.
这个意外的问题似乎让发言者感到困惑。
C1 adjective /ˈnɪp.i/

Nippy

寒冷; 刺骨; 快速且灵活的动作
Meaning
cold; chilly; quick and agile in movement
Example
It's quite nippy outside today, you should wear a jacket.
今天外面相当寒冷，你应该穿上夹克。
C1 adjective /ˈriː.fleks/

Reflex

反射
Meaning
an action performed without conscious thought; relating to reflection
Example
The doctor tested her reflex response by tapping her knee.
医生通过轻轻敲打她的膝盖来测试她的反射反应。
C2 adjective /ˈmeɪndʒi/

mangy

脏且破旧
Meaning
in poor condition, shabby, dirty, or affected by mange
Example
The stray dog looked mangy and weak.
流浪狗看起来又脏又虚弱。
B2 noun /ˈlaɪf.taɪm/

lifetime

一生
Meaning
The duration of a person's life or the existence of something.
Example
She achieved more in her lifetime than most people dream of.
她在一生中取得的成就，超出了大多数人的梦想。
B2 verb /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/

distinguish

区分
Meaning
to recognize or show the differences between two or more things; to set apart as different
Example
It can be difficult to distinguish between truth and rumor.
区分真相和谣言可能很困难。
B1 noun /ˌrɛzəˈluːʃən/

resolution

解决, 决议
Meaning
The action of solving a problem, dispute, or contentious matter.
Example
The resolution of the issue requires careful planning and action.
解决问题需要仔细的计划和行动。
B2 noun /saɪˈkɒlədʒi/

psychology

心理学
Meaning
the scientific study of the mind and behavior
Example
Psychology helps us understand how people think and act.
心理学帮助我们理解人们如何思考和行动。
A2 noun /skɪl/

skill

技能
Meaning
the ability to do something well through training or experience
Example
Her skill in painting impressed everyone.
她在绘画方面的技能给大家留下了深刻印象。
C2 noun /ˌθiːəˈloʊdʒən/

theologian

神学家
Meaning
A person who studies or is an expert in theology.
Example
Theologians often debate complex questions of faith and morality.
神学家们经常就信仰和道德的复杂问题展开辩论。
B2 noun /kənˈstreɪnt/

constraint

限制
Meaning
a limitation or restriction
Example
Time is the biggest constraint in completing the project.
时间是完成项目的最大限制。
A1 noun /ɡɜːrl/

girl

女孩
Meaning
a female child or young woman
Example
The girl was playing with her friends in the park.
女孩正在和她的朋友们在公园里玩。
C2 noun /ˌkæstɪˈɡeɪʃən/

castigation

严厉的批评或惩罚
Meaning
Severe criticism or punishment for wrongdoing.
Example
The manager’s harsh castigation shocked the entire team.
经理的严厉批评震惊了整个团队。
C2 noun /ˌɪnədˈvɜːrtəns/

inadvertence

疏忽
Meaning
Failure to pay attention; carelessness.
Example
The error happened through sheer inadvertence.
错误是由于完全的疏忽发生的。
C2 noun /drɛɡz/

dregs

残渣
Meaning
the remnants of a liquid left in a container, together with any sediment or grounds; the most worthless part of something
Example
He drank the dregs of the coffee before leaving.
他在离开前喝了咖啡的残渣。
C1 adjective /dɪˈspɪrɪtɪd/

dispirited

沮喪
Meaning
Having lost enthusiasm, hope, or confidence; dejected.
Example
After losing the match, the team looked dispirited.
比赛失利后，团队看起来沮丧。
C1 verb /ˈmɛdəl/

meddle

干涉与自己无关的事情
Meaning
to interfere in something that is not one's concern
Example
He always tries to meddle in other people’s business.
他总是试图干涉别人的事务。
C2 noun ˌæb.əˈreɪ.ʃən

aberration

偏差, 异常, 偏离
Meaning
A departure from what is normal, usual, or expected, typically one that is unwelcome.
Example
The scientist dismissed the data as an aberration.
科学家将这些数据视为一个偏差。
C1 noun /ˈbɜːrθraɪt/

birthright

出生权利
Meaning
A privilege or possession that a person has from birth.
Example
Freedom is considered a birthright of every individual.
自由被认为是每个人的出生权利。
B1 noun /ˈhaʊshoʊld/

household

家庭
Meaning
All the people living together in one house, considered as a unit.
Example
There are five people in our household.
我们家里有五个人。
A1 noun /tʃaɪld/

child

孩子
Meaning
a young human being below the age of puberty or below the legal age of majority
Example
The child played happily in the park.
孩子在公园里快乐地玩耍。
C1 noun /ˈspɛkjʊˌleɪtər/

speculator

投机者
Meaning
A person who forms theories without evidence, or invests in assets hoping for profit.
Example
The real estate speculator bought land hoping its value would rise.
房地产投机者购买了土地，希望其价值会增加。
A1 adjective /ʃʊr/

Sure

确定的; 确实
Meaning
completely confident that something is true; certain; definitely true
Example
I am sure that he will come tomorrow.
我确定他明天会来。
B1 noun /ˈdʒaɪ.ənt/

Giant

巨人；神话中的或想象中的人形生物，但超人类的尺寸
Meaning
an imaginary or mythical being of human form but superhuman size; something of great size or force
Example
The technology giant announced record profits for the third consecutive quarter.
科技巨头宣布连续第三个季度创下创纪录的利润。
A1 noun /pəˈteɪ.toʊ/

Potato

土豆
Meaning
a round white vegetable with a brown or red skin that grows underground
Example
She boiled potatoes for dinner.
她煮了土豆做晚餐。
A2 verb /səˈpəʊz/

suppose

假设
Meaning
to assume or believe something is true without proof
Example
I suppose she will be here soon.
我猜你很快会到这里。
B1 noun /ˈklaɪənt/

client

客户
Meaning
A person or organization using the services of a professional or company.
Example
The lawyer met with her client to discuss the case.
律师会见了她的客户，讨论案件
B1 noun /ˌrɛp.jʊˈteɪ.ʃən/

reputation

声誉, 名誉
Meaning
The opinion generally held about someone or something; fame or prestige.
Example
A good reputation is essential for business success.
良好的声誉对于商业成功至关重要。
C1 verb /siːp/

seep

渗透
Meaning
to flow or leak slowly through small openings or pores
Example
Water began to seep through the cracks in the wall.
水开始通过墙上的裂缝渗透。
C1 verb /lɜːrk/

lurk

潜伏
Meaning
to remain hidden so as to wait for an opportunity to attack or observe
Example
A stranger lurked in the shadows.
一个陌生人潜伏在阴影中。
B2 noun /ˈɪə.rə/

Era

时代
Meaning
a long and distinct period of history with a particular feature or characteristic
Example
The Renaissance was an era of great artistic and cultural achievement.
文艺复兴是一个伟大的艺术和文化成就的时代。
C2 adjective /ɡlɪb/

glib

表面上的但不真诚的
Meaning
speaking easily but without sincerity or depth
Example
The politician gave a glib answer to a serious question.
政治家对一个严肃的问题给出了表面上的回答。
C1 adjective /ˌjuːnɪˈsɛljʊlər/

unicellular

单细胞
Meaning
Consisting of a single cell.
Example
Amoebas are unicellular organisms.
变形虫是单细胞生物。
C1 noun /ˈkɒz.moʊs/

Cosmos

宇宙花
Meaning
a colorful annual flower with daisy-like blooms and feathery foliage
Example
The cosmos flowers swayed gently in the summer breeze across the meadow.
宇宙花在夏季的微风中轻轻摇摆，穿过草地。
A2 noun /ˈsæd.nəs/

Sadness

悲伤，痛苦，忧郁
Meaning
feeling of sorrow, unhappiness, or grief
Example
Her sadness was evident after hearing the bad news.
她听到坏消息后，她的悲伤显而易见。
B2 verb /wɛd/

wed

结婚
Meaning
to marry someone; to enter into a marriage
Example
They decided to wed in a small ceremony by the beach.
他们决定在海滩举行一个小型婚礼。
C1 verb /præns/

prance

高傲地走
Meaning
To move with high, springy steps, often to show off or attract attention.
Example
The horse pranced around the field gracefully.
那匹马骄傲地走过了田野。
B2 noun /ˈkaʊ.ərd/

Coward

懦夫
Meaning
a person who lacks the courage to do or endure dangerous or unpleasant things
Example
He called himself a coward for not standing up to the bully.
他自称为懦夫，因为他没有站出来反对恶霸。
C2 adjective /ˌæntɪˈθɛtɪkəl/

antithetical

对立的
Meaning
Directly opposed or contrasted; mutually incompatible.
Example
His views were antithetical to the values of the organization.
他的观点与组织的价值观完全对立。
B2 noun /sɔːrd/

Sword

剑
Meaning
a weapon with a long metal blade and a handle, used for fighting
Example
The knight drew his sword to defend the castle.
骑士拔出了剑来保护城堡。
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。
C1 verb /ˈɛm.jʊˌleɪt/

emulate

模仿
Meaning
to imitate someone or something with the intent to equal or surpass
Example
Young athletes often emulate their idols.
年轻运动员常常模仿他们的偶像。
C2 verb /ˈwɪn.oʊ/

winnow

筛选；将谷物与稻草分离
Meaning
to remove the less desirable parts from a group; originally, to separate grain from chaff by blowing air
Example
The committee will winnow the list of applicants to ten finalists.
委员会将把申请者名单减少到十个决赛选手。