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C1 noun /ˈpiː.kɒk ˈflaʊ.ər/

Peacock flower

孔雀花
Meaning
a tropical tree with bright orange and red flowers that resemble a peacock's tail
Example
The peacock flower tree blooms with stunning orange flowers in summer.
孔雀花树在夏季开着令人惊叹的橙色花朵。
B2 noun /ɪkˈsploʊʒən/

explosion

爆炸
Meaning
a violent burst or release of energy, often causing damage and noise
Example
The explosion shook the entire neighborhood.
爆炸震动了整个社区。
A2 verb /əˈtækt/

attacked

攻击了
Meaning
physically or verbally assaulted someone or something; launched an aggressive action against a target
Example
The soldiers attacked the enemy at dawn.
士兵在黎明时攻击了敌人。
C1 noun ɪˌræʃ.ənˈæl.ɪ.ti

irrationality

非理性, 不合理, 荒谬
Meaning
The quality of being illogical or unreasonable; lack of rational thought.
Example
His decision was driven by complete irrationality.
他的决定完全是基于非理性。
B2 adjective /ˌɑːrkɪˈtɛktʃərəl/

architectural

建筑的
Meaning
relating to the design and style of buildings and structures
Example
The city is known for its beautiful architectural designs.
这座城市因其美丽的建筑设计而闻名。
C2 noun /blɑːtʃ/

blotch

污点
Meaning
a large, irregular spot or stain, often on skin or fabric
Example
His shirt had a red blotch from the spilled juice.
他的衬衫上有一个红色的污点，是由洒出的果汁造成的。
C1 adjective lɪŋˈɡwɪs.tɪk

linguistic

语言学的
Meaning
Related to language or linguistics; concerning the scientific study of language.
Example
The AI model learns from linguistic patterns.
这个AI模型从语言学模式中学习。
B2 noun /ˈluː.nər ɪˈklɪps/

Lunar eclipse

月全食
Meaning
an eclipse in which the moon appears darkened as it passes into the earth's shadow
Example
We watched the lunar eclipse from our backyard.
我们从后院观看了月全食。
A2 noun /ˈɔːdiəʊ/

audio

声音
Meaning
sound, especially when recorded or transmitted
Example
The audio quality of the podcast was excellent.
播客的音频质量非常好。
C1 adjective /spəˈrædɪk/

sporadic

零星
Meaning
Occurring irregularly or in scattered instances rather than continuously.
Example
The region experienced sporadic rain showers throughout the week.
该地区经历了整整一周的零星降雨。
B2 noun /ˈmɪd.deɪ/

Midday

中午
Meaning
The middle of the day; twelve o'clock in the daytime; noon
Example
The sun is brightest at midday when it's directly overhead.
太阳在中午最亮，当它正好在头顶时。
A1 conjunction /ðæn/

than

比
Meaning
used to introduce the second element in a comparison
Example
She is taller than her brother.
她比她的哥哥高。
C2 verb /ˈæd.ʌm.breɪt/

adumbrate

预示
Meaning
to foreshadow or suggest something in an unclear or indirect way
Example
The report adumbrates future economic challenges.
报告预示着未来的经济挑战。
B2 adjective /ˈhaɪˌprəʊfaɪl/

high-profile

高端
Meaning
having a lot of attention or public notice
Example
The CEO attended a high-profile conference in New York.
首席执行官参加了纽约的一场高端会议。
C2 adverb /əˈθwɔːrt/

athwart

横向地, 反对
Meaning
Across or in opposition to something.
Example
A fallen tree lay athwart the road, blocking traffic.
一棵倒下的树横在路上，阻碍了交通。
C1 verb /bɪˈwɪldər/

bewilder

使困惑
Meaning
to cause someone to be confused or puzzled
Example
The complex instructions bewildered the students.
复杂的指令使学生感到困惑。
C1 adjective ˌhaɪ.pəˈθet.ɪ.kəl

hypothetical

假设的, 假定的, 理论的
Meaning
Based on or serving as a hypothesis; supposed but not necessarily real or true.
Example
The discussion was based on hypothetical scenarios.
讨论基于假设的场景。
C1 noun /ˈsɜːrəɡət/

surrogate

代理人
Meaning
A substitute, especially a person deputizing for another in a specific role or office.
Example
The surrogate mother gave birth to the child after carrying it for nine months.
代孕母亲在怀孕九个月后把孩子生下了。
B2 noun/verb /dræft/

draft

草稿
Meaning
A preliminary version of a piece of writing; to prepare a preliminary version of a document.
Example
She finished the first draft of her novel.
她完成了小说的第一份草稿。
A1 noun /kaʊ/

Cow

奶牛
Meaning
a large farm animal kept for milk or meat
Example
The cow produces fresh milk every morning.
奶牛每天早上产鲜牛奶。
B2 noun /ˈhɑːrvɪst/

harvest

收获
Meaning
the process or period of gathering crops
Example
Farmers are busy during the rice harvest season.
农民在稻谷收获季节非常忙碌。
A1 noun /tiː/

Tea

茶
Meaning
a hot drink made by pouring boiling water onto dried leaves
Example
We drink tea every morning at breakfast.
我们每天早上在早餐时喝茶。
C1 adjective /rɪˈsɪ.prə.kəl/

Reciprocal

互惠的; 相互的; 两方共同分享;
Meaning
given or done in return; mutual; shared equally by both parties;
Example
The two countries have a reciprocal trade agreement.
这两个国家有一个互惠的贸易协议。
B2 verb /ɪnˈsɜːrt/

insert

插入
Meaning
to put or place something into something else
Example
Please insert the key into the lock.
请将钥匙插入锁孔。
C1 adjective /ˈviːəmənt/

Vehement

激烈的; 强烈的; 热情的; 精力充沛的
Meaning
showing strong feeling; forceful; passionate; intense
Example
She gave a vehement denial of the accusations.
她坚决否认了这些指控。
C1 noun /ˌdev.əˈtiː/

Devotee

信徒; 崇拜者
Meaning
a person who is very interested in and enthusiastic about someone or something
Example
As a devotee of classical music, she attended every concert in the city.
作为古典音乐的信徒，她参加了城市中的每一场音乐会。
B1 noun /plʌm/

Plum

李子
Meaning
a small round fruit with smooth red or purple skin, sweet flesh, and a single large seed
Example
The purple plum was juicy and delicious.
紫色的李子又多汁又美味。
C2 noun /ˈpɒlɪti/

polity

政治，政府形式
Meaning
an organized society or form of government
Example
The ancient Greek polity had a system of city-states.
古希腊的政治有一个城邦制度。
A2 noun /dɪˈziːz/

disease

疾病
Meaning
An illness or medical condition that affects the body or mind.
Example
The doctor is researching a cure for the disease.
医生正在研究治疗这种疾病的方法。
C2 noun /kɔˈrɪkə soˈbɔrnə/

Corica soborna

卡奇基鱼
Meaning
a small silvery fish species found in South Asian rivers, commonly used in local cuisine
Example
Corica soborna is a popular ingredient in traditional Bengali fish curry.
科里卡索博尔纳是传统孟加拉鱼咖喱中的一种受欢迎的配料。
A2 noun /ˈkʌl.tʃər/

Culture

文化
Meaning
the arts and other manifestations of human intellectual achievement; the customs and beliefs of a particular society
Example
Learning about different cultures helps us understand and appreciate diversity.
学习不同的文化帮助我们理解和欣赏多样性。
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 verb /dɪˈprɛs/

depress

压抑
Meaning
To make someone feel sad or without hope; to reduce the level or strength of something.
Example
The gloomy weather tends to depress people.
阴郁的天气常常使人感到抑郁。
A1 noun /naɪn/

nine

九
Meaning
the number that is one more than eight
Example
She has nine books in her collection.
她的收藏里有九本书。
B2 noun ˈsɜːrkjələr ɪˈkɒnəmi

circular economy

循环经济
Meaning
An economic system aimed at eliminating waste and the continual use of resources through reuse, sharing, repair, refurbishment, remanufacturing and recycling.
Example
Adopting a circular economy can reduce waste.
采用循环经济可以减少废物。
C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈfætɪɡəbl̩/

indefatigable

不知疲倦
Meaning
persisting tirelessly; incapable of being fatigued
Example
Her indefatigable spirit kept the team motivated during the long project.
她那不知疲倦的精神在漫长的项目中激励着团队。
B2 noun /ˌhez.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Hesitation

犹豫; 疑虑
Meaning
the action of pausing or delaying; uncertainty or unwillingness to act
Example
After a moment of hesitation, she decided to accept the challenging job offer from the company.
经过片刻的犹豫后，她决定接受公司提出的挑战性工作机会。
B2 noun /pəˈzeʃ.ən/

Possession

财产; 所有权; 控制
Meaning
something that belongs to someone; the state of having or owning something
Example
The house has been in their family's possession for generations.
这座房子已经成为他们家族的财产好几代人。
C2 noun /ˈʃɛvrən/

chevron

V形符号
Meaning
A V-shaped pattern, often used in military insignia or design.
Example
The sergeant’s uniform displayed three chevrons on the sleeve.
军士的制服上显示了三条雪佛龙标记。
B1 verb /ɪnˈsɪst/

insist

坚持
Meaning
to demand firmly; to state persistently
Example
He insisted on paying the bill.
他坚持要付账单。
A2 noun /ˈdrɑː.mə/

drama

戏剧
Meaning
a play for theater, radio, or television, or an exciting or emotional situation
Example
She loves watching historical drama series.
她喜欢观看历史剧集。
A1 noun /mæn/

man

男人
Meaning
an adult human male
Example
The man helped the child cross the street.
那个人帮助孩子过马路。
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 noun /əbˈzɜːrvətɔːri/

observatory

天文台
Meaning
A building equipped for observing astronomical or meteorological events.
Example
The observatory is open to the public on weekends.
天文台在周末对公众开放。
B2 noun /ˈkiː.pər/

Keeper

守卫者; 看护人;
Meaning
a person whose job it is to guard or take care of something or someone; a goalkeeper
Example
The zoo keeper fed the animals every morning at eight o'clock.
动物园管理员每天早上八点喂食动物。
B1 noun /ˈdrɛsɪŋ/

dressing

沙拉酱 / 调味料混合物
Meaning
a sauce for salads; or material used to cover a wound
Example
She prepared a delicious salad with Italian dressing.
她用意大利沙拉酱准备了一道美味的沙拉。
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。
B2 adverb /ˈʌt.ə.li/

Utterly

完全地; 绝对地; 完整地
Meaning
completely; absolutely; totally
Example
The movie was utterly boring and I fell asleep.
电影完全无聊，我睡着了。
C2 adverb /hərˈmɛtɪkli/

hermetically

密封地
Meaning
In a way that is completely airtight or sealed off.
Example
The jars were hermetically sealed to preserve freshness.
罐子被密封起来以保持新鲜。
B2 noun /ˈwel.wɪʃ.ər/

Well-wisher

祝愿者
Meaning
a person who desires happiness or success for another
Example
Many well-wishers came to congratulate her on her graduation.
许多祝愿者来祝贺她毕业。
C2 noun /ˌkɒzməˈpɒlɪtənɪzəm/

cosmopolitanism

国际主义
Meaning
the ideology that all human beings belong to a single community
Example
Cosmopolitanism promotes respect and understanding across cultures.
国际主义促进不同文化之间的尊重和理解。
C1 noun /ˈmɒn.ə.təʊn/

monotone

单调
Meaning
A continuous sound, especially of a person's voice, that does not rise and fall in pitch.
Example
The teacher's monotone made the lecture hard to follow.
老师的单调语调使讲座很难跟上。
C1 noun /lɪˈbiːdoʊ/

libido

性欲
Meaning
Sexual desire or drive.
Example
Stress can sometimes lower a person's libido.
压力有时会降低一个人的性欲。
C2 noun /ˈkɔːrsər/

courser

快速马或猎马
Meaning
a swift horse or a hunting horse
Example
The knight rode a fast courser into battle.
骑士骑着一匹快速的科赛尔进入战斗。
A1 noun /maʊs/

Mouse

老鼠
Meaning
a small rodent with a long tail and typically gray or brown fur
Example
The little mouse hid behind the cabinet.
小老鼠躲在柜子后面。
C1 noun /ˌkɔːriˈɒɡrəfi/

choreography

编舞
Meaning
The art of designing and arranging dances and movements.
Example
The choreography of the ballet was breathtaking.
芭蕾舞的编舞令人惊叹。
B2 noun /ˈɡæl.ək.si/

Galaxy

银河系
Meaning
a system of millions or billions of stars, together with gas and dust, held together by gravitational attraction
Example
The Milky Way is the galaxy that contains our solar system and Earth.
银河系是包含我们太阳系和地球的星系。
C2 noun /ˈbrɒŋkəs/

bronchus

支气管
Meaning
either of the two main branches of the trachea that lead directly into the lungs
Example
The left bronchus carries air into the left lung.
左支气管将空气输送到左肺。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈruːli/

Unruly

不守规矩的; 乱七八糟的;
Meaning
difficult to control or manage; disorderly and disruptive
Example
The unruly crowd refused to follow the safety instructions.
那群无法控制的人群拒绝遵循安全指令。
C1 noun /ɪnˈsɜːrdʒəns/

insurgence

叛乱
Meaning
An act of rebellion or uprising against authority.
Example
The government struggled to contain the growing insurgence.
政府难以控制日益增长的叛乱。
C1 adjective /ˈtrænzɪtɔːri/

transitory

暂时的
Meaning
Not permanent; temporary.
Example
The transitory nature of fame makes it difficult to maintain.
名声的暂时性使得保持它变得困难。
C2 noun /ˌdeɪnuːˈmɒ̃/

denouement

结局
Meaning
The final resolution or conclusion of a story, drama, or complicated situation.
Example
The novel's denouement was both surprising and satisfying.
这部小说的结局既令人惊讶又令人满意。
C1 noun /ˈiːdɪkt/

edict

法令
Meaning
An official order, proclamation, or decree issued by an authority.
Example
The king issued an edict banning smoking in public places.
国王发布了一个禁烟令，禁止在公共场所吸烟。
B2 noun /ədˈmɪnɪstreɪtər/

administrator

Meaning
a person responsible for running or managing an organization or system
Example
The school administrator implemented new policies for students.
A1 noun /tʃiːz/

Cheese

奶酪
Meaning
a food made from the pressed curds of milk; used for photography to make people smile
Example
She added grated cheese to the pasta for extra flavor.
她把磨碎的奶酪加到意大利面中，增加了风味。
B2 adjective /ˈsɜːrkjələr/

circular

圆形的
Meaning
shaped like a circle; round in form
Example
The kids sat in a circular arrangement around the campfire.
孩子们围坐在篝火旁，形成圆形的布局。
C1 noun /mɪkst ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi/

mixed economy

混合经济
Meaning
An economic system where both government and private sector operate together.
Example
Most countries today follow a mixed economy model.
如今，大多数国家遵循混合经济模式。
C1 noun /ˈdɑːsieɪ/

dossier

档案
Meaning
A collection of documents about a particular person, event, or subject.
Example
The lawyer presented a dossier of evidence to the court.
律师向法庭提交了一个证据档案。
C1 verb /bɒtʃ/

botch

搞砸
Meaning
to carry out a task badly or carelessly
Example
He completely botched the repair job.
他完全搞砸了维修工作。
B1 noun əˈses.mənt

assessment

评估
Meaning
The evaluation or estimation of the nature, quality, or ability of someone or something.
Example
The assessment process ensures fairness.
评估过程确保公平。
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 noun /ˈtæk.tɪk/

Tactic

策略; 战术
Meaning
a plan or method for achieving something; a strategy used to accomplish a goal
Example
The coach used a new tactic to win the game.
教练使用了一种新的战术来赢得比赛。
C1 noun /kənˈsiːt/

conceit

自负
Meaning
excessive pride in oneself; vanity
Example
His conceit made him unpopular among his colleagues.
他的自负让他在同事中不受欢迎。
A1 noun /ˈbɪldɪŋ/

building

建筑
Meaning
A structure with a roof and walls, such as a house, school, or office.
Example
The old building was renovated into a museum.
这座旧建筑被翻新并改建为博物馆。
C1 noun ˈnuːkliəs

nucleus

原子核
Meaning
The central core of an atom containing protons and neutrons.
Example
The nucleus consists of protons.
原子核由质子组成。
C1 noun /ˌɪm.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/

Imposition

强加; 负担; 不公平的要求
Meaning
the action or process of imposing something or of being imposed; an unfair burden or demand
Example
The imposition of new taxes without consultation angered the citizens greatly.
未经咨询强加的新税让市民极为愤怒。
B1 noun /weɪv/

Wave

波浪; 浪潮
Meaning
a moving ridge on the surface of water; a gesture of greeting or farewell
Example
The surfer rode the big wave all the way to the shore.
冲浪者骑上了大浪，一直冲到海滩。
C2 verb /ɪˈmæskjʊleɪt/

emasculate

削弱
Meaning
To make someone weaker or less effective; to deprive of strength or vigor.
Example
The constant criticism emasculated his confidence.
不断的批评削弱了他的信心。
B1 noun /ˈmiːdiəm/

medium

媒介
Meaning
A means or channel of communication, expression, or artistic work.
Example
Television is a powerful medium for spreading information.
电视是传播信息的强大媒介。
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。
B1 noun /ˈswɛtʃɜːrt/

sweatshirt

运动衫
Meaning
A casual, long-sleeved pullover garment, typically made of cotton or fleece, worn for warmth or comfort.
Example
He wore a grey sweatshirt while jogging in the park.
他在公园慢跑时穿着灰色的斯威特衫。
B2 noun ˈfreɪm.wɜːks

frameworks

框架
Meaning
A basic structure underlying a system, concept, or text; an essential supporting structure.
Example
Frameworks define the basis of systems.
框架定义了系统的基础。
A2 adjective /əˈnɔɪd/

annoyed

恼火的
Meaning
feeling slightly angry or irritated
Example
She felt annoyed by the constant noise.
她对持续的噪音感到恼火。
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈteɪk/

overtake

超过
Meaning
to catch up with and pass someone or something; to surpass
Example
The runner managed to overtake his competitor in the final lap.
跑步者在最后一圈超过了他的竞争对手。
B2 noun ˈneɪʧər ɪnˈθjuːziæsts

Nature Enthusiasts

自然爱好者
Meaning
People who have a passionate interest in and love for the natural world and outdoor activities.
Example
Nature enthusiasts often visit Sajek Valley for its scenic beauty.
自然爱好者常常前往萨杰克山谷，欣赏其美丽的景色。
C1 noun /ˈɒktɪv/

octave

Meaning
A series of eight musical notes, or the interval between one musical pitch and another with double its frequency.
Example
The singer's voice could easily reach the higher octave.
C1 adjective /ˈsɜːrvaɪl/ or /ˈsɜːrvəl/

servile

奴颜婢膝
Meaning
having or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others
Example
His servile attitude annoyed his colleagues.
他的奴颜婢膝的态度让同事们感到烦恼。
C2 verb /ˈkʌzən/

cozen

欺骗，诈骗
Meaning
to deceive, cheat, or trick someone
Example
He cozened the old man out of his money.
他欺骗了老人并夺走了他的錢。
B1 noun /ˈɪnstəns/

instance

实例
Meaning
An example or single occurrence of something.
Example
This is just one instance of his generosity.
这是他慷慨的一个例子。
C1 noun /maɪt/

mite

螨虫
Meaning
a very small creature, often a tiny arachnid; also used to mean a very small amount
Example
The mattress was infested with dust mites.
床垫里有尘螨。
B1 adjective /ˈsuːtəbl/

suitable

合适
Meaning
appropriate or right for a particular person, purpose, or situation
Example
This dress is suitable for the wedding.
这件裙子适合婚礼。
B2 noun /dɪˈrɛktəri/

directory

目录
Meaning
a book or online resource listing people, businesses, or services with relevant details
Example
I need to find a plumber in the phone directory.
我需要在电话目录中找到一个水管工。
C2 adjective /ˈbiːstiəl/

bestial

兽性
Meaning
Relating to beasts; showing savagery, brutality, or lacking human sensibility.
Example
The prisoners were treated in a bestial manner.
囚犯们以野兽般的方式被对待。
C2 adjective /sərˈkjuːɪtəs/

circuitous

迂回路线
Meaning
Longer than the most direct way; roundabout.
Example
He took a circuitous route to avoid traffic.
他走了一条迂回路线以避开交通。
B2 verb /kəˈmɛns/

commence

开始
Meaning
to begin or start something
Example
The ceremony will commence at noon.
仪式将在中午开始。
C1 verb/noun /ˈswæɡ.ər/

swagger

傲慢
Meaning
To walk or behave in a very confident and arrogant way.
Example
He swaggered into the room as if he owned the place.
他走进房间，好像他是这个地方的主人。
A2 noun ˈmem.bərz

members

成员
Meaning
A person, animal, or plant belonging to a particular group; an individual belonging to a group such as a society or team.
Example
Members collaborate to finalize recruitment decisions.
成员们合作以最终确定招聘决策。
C2 noun /ˈfʌŋkʃəˌnɛri/

functionary

职员
Meaning
a person who has official duties in an organization, especially one with little authority
Example
The minor functionary was responsible for filing reports.
次要的职员负责提交报告。
B2 adverb /ˈæktɪvli/

actively

积极地
Meaning
in a way that involves energetic participation or effort
Example
He is actively involved in community service.
他积极参与社区服务。
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。
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 adjective /ˌæbsənt ˈmaɪndɪd/

absent-minded

健忘的
Meaning
often forgetting things or not paying attention
Example
He is so absent-minded that he often forgets his keys.
他是那么健忘，以至于经常忘记自己的钥匙。
A2 noun ˈkæm.pɪŋ

camping

露营
Meaning
Living outdoors temporarily, especially for recreation; staying in a tent or similar shelter.
Example
Many families go camping during holidays.
许多家庭在假期去露营。
A1 noun /weɪ/

Way

方法；方式；道路；途径
Meaning
a method, style, or manner of doing something; a road or path
Example
There must be a better way to solve this problem.
应该有更好的方法来解决这个问题。
B2 noun /ˌkrɛd.ɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

credibility

可信度
Meaning
The quality of being trusted and believed in; trustworthiness.
Example
His credibility as a leader remains unquestioned.
他作为领导者的可信度无可争议。
C1 verb /ɪmˈpɪndʒ/

impinge

影响
Meaning
to have an effect or impact on something; to encroach or infringe
Example
The noise from the construction site impinges on our daily activities.
建筑工地的噪音对我们的日常活动产生影响。
C1 noun /trʌsˈtiː/

trustee

受托人
Meaning
a person who holds or manages property or assets for the benefit of others
Example
She was appointed as the trustee of the family estate.
她被任命为家庭财产的受托人。
C2 verb /skʌlk/

skulk

Meaning
to move or hide secretly, often because you are planning something bad or are feeling guilty
Example
He tried to skulk in the shadows to avoid being seen.
A2 verb /rɪˈpleɪs/

replace

替换
Meaning
to take the place of something or someone; to put something new in place of something old
Example
He decided to replace the broken lamp with a new one.
他决定用一盏新的替代坏掉的灯。
C1 noun /ˌɪn.dʒəˈnjuː.ɪ.ti/

ingenuity

独创性
Meaning
The quality of being clever, original, and inventive.
Example
His ingenuity led to groundbreaking innovations.
他的独创性导致了开创性的创新。
C2 noun /ˈɪmpjʊdəns/

impudence

无礼
Meaning
Rude and disrespectful behavior.
Example
The student's impudence shocked the entire class.
学生的无礼行为让全班震惊。
B1 adjective /ˈpeɪn.fəl/

painful

疼痛的
Meaning
causing physical or emotional pain
Example
The injury was very painful, and he needed immediate care.
受伤非常疼痛，他需要立刻接受治疗。
C2 noun /troʊp/

trope

文学陈词滥调
Meaning
A common or overused theme, idea, or device in literature, film, or speech.
Example
The film avoided the usual superhero tropes.
这部电影避免了常见的超级英雄陈词滥调。
C1 noun /ˈbɔɪənsi/ or /ˈbuːjənsi/

buoyancy

浮力, 快乐
Meaning
The ability to float in a liquid; cheerfulness and optimism.
Example
Her natural buoyancy lifted the mood of the group.
她自然的快乐提升了小组的氛围。
B2 noun ˌɪr.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

irrigation

灌溉
Meaning
The artificial application of water to land or soil.
Example
Irrigation systems improve crop yields in dry regions.
灌溉系统提高了干旱地区作物的产量。
A2 noun /spiːd/

Speed

速度; 快速
Meaning
the rate at which someone or something moves or operates
Example
The car reached a speed of 100 miles per hour.
汽车达到了每小时100英里的速度。
B1 noun /ˈfɑːrməsi/

pharmacy

药店
Meaning
A place where medicinal drugs are prepared and sold.
Example
I went to the pharmacy to buy antibiotics.
我去药店买抗生素。
C2 noun /ɛmˈpɔːriəm/

emporium

大型商场
Meaning
A large retail store selling a wide variety of goods.
Example
They visited the new emporium to buy furniture and home decor.
他们参观了新的emporium，购买了家具和家居装饰。
C1 adjective /stiːpt/

steeped

浸透
Meaning
Completely surrounded by or filled with a particular quality, influence, or experience.
Example
The town is steeped in history and tradition.
这座城市充满了历史和传统。
C1 noun /ˈɪmɪnəns/

imminence

即将发生，临近状态
Meaning
the state of being about to happen
Example
The imminence of the storm forced people to take shelter.
风暴的临近使人们不得不寻找庇护所。
C1 noun /baʊt/

Bout

比赛; 回合; 时期;
Meaning
a short period of intense activity of a specified kind; a wrestling or boxing match
Example
After a bout of illness, she finally recovered and returned to work.
经过一段病痛后，她终于恢复并重返工作。