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C1 adjective /pɪˈkjuːniˌɛri/

pecuniary

财务的
Meaning
relating to money or financial matters
Example
They faced pecuniary difficulties after the business failed.
在生意失败后，他们面临着财务困难。
C1 adjective /rɪˈpɛlənt/

repellent

驱虫剂
Meaning
Able to drive away something, especially insects or unpleasant things; causing disgust or distaste.
Example
This cream is highly effective as a mosquito repellent.
这款乳霜在防蚊方面非常有效。
C2 adjective /ˌɛlɪˈfæntaɪn/

elephantine

像大象一样的
Meaning
Huge, clumsy, or resembling an elephant in size or movement.
Example
The man moved with an elephantine grace.
那个人以大象般的优雅走动。
B2 noun /ˈprɒvɪns/

province

省
Meaning
a principal administrative division of certain countries or empires.
Example
The province is known for its rich cultural heritage and stunning landscapes.
这个省因其丰富的文化遗产和壮丽的自然景观而闻名。
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。
C2 noun mʌnˈdeɪ.nɪ.ti

mundanity

平凡
Meaning
The quality of being ordinary, routine, or lacking excitement.
Example
The mundanity of office life can be exhausting.
办公室生活的平凡可能是令人疲惫的。
C1 noun /ˈæmplɪtjuːd/

amplitude

振幅
Meaning
the maximum extent of a vibration or oscillation, or the size of something
Example
The amplitude of the earthquake was measured on the Richter scale.
地震的振幅在里氏震级上被测量。
C2 verb /ˈtɪtər/

titter

轻声笑
Meaning
to laugh in a quiet, nervous, or restrained way
Example
The students began to titter when the projector froze.
学生们开始在投影仪卡住时窃笑。
C1 adverb /ˌðɛərˈʌv/

Thereof

因此
Meaning
of that; from that
Example
The contract and all amendments thereof must be signed.
合同和所有的修正案因此必须签署。
C1 noun /kənˈsɜːvəˌtɪzəm/

conservatism

保守主义
Meaning
A political or social philosophy promoting traditional institutions and resistance to change.
Example
Conservatism values tradition and gradual development.
保守主义重视传统和渐进的发展。
C1 noun /ˈtruː.ənt/

Truant

逃学的学生; 逃避责任的人
Meaning
a student who stays away from school without permission; a person who shirks duty
Example
The principal called the parents when their child was caught playing truant.
校长打电话给家长，当他们的孩子被抓到逃学时。
B1 noun /ˈmɪlk.mæn/

Milkman

送奶工
Meaning
a person who delivers milk to homes or businesses
Example
The milkman delivers fresh milk to our house every morning.
送奶工每天早上为我们送来新鲜的牛奶。
B1 verb /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/

engage

参与
Meaning
To participate or become involved in; to attract or hold attention.
Example
The teacher tried to engage the students in the discussion.
老师试图将学生们引入讨论。
C1 noun ˌtraɪ.bjuˈnæl əv ˈdʒʌs.tɪs

tribunal of justice

司法法院
Meaning
A court of justice or judicial body that settles disputes or tries offenses.
Example
The Tribunal of Justice started the hearings promptly.
司法法院立即开始了听证会。
C2 noun /tʃæf/

Chaff

糠; 无价值的东西; 轻松的玩笑
Meaning
the husks of corn or other seed separated by winnowing; worthless things; light-hearted joking
Example
The farmer separated the wheat from the chaff using traditional methods.
农民使用传统方法将小麦从糠中分离出来。
C1 noun /ˌnjʊə.roʊ.plæˈstɪs.ɪ.ti/

neuroplasticity

神经可塑性
Meaning
The brain's ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections throughout life.
Example
Neuroplasticity allows the brain to rewire itself after an injury.
神经可塑性使大脑在受伤后能够重新连接。
C1 adjective /ˌwɛl tə ˈduː/

well-to-do

富裕
Meaning
Prosperous, wealthy, or financially comfortable.
Example
They belong to a well-to-do family in the city.
他们来自城市中的富裕家庭。
A2 verb /friːz/

freeze

冻结
Meaning
to become solid due to cold; to preserve by cold
Example
Water freezes at zero degrees Celsius.
水在零摄氏度下结冰。
C1 noun /ˈtoʊɡə/

toga

托加
Meaning
A loose outer garment worn in ancient Rome, typically draped over the shoulders and body.
Example
The senator wore a white toga during the ceremony.
参议员在仪式期间穿着白色的托加。
C1 verb /ɪnˈdʒen.dər/

engender

引起
Meaning
To cause or give rise to a feeling, situation, or condition.
Example
The speech engendered hope among the people.
演讲激发了人们的希望。
C2 verb /bɪˈstraɪd/

bestride

跨越
Meaning
To sit or stand astride something; to dominate over.
Example
The statue bestrides the city square.
这座雕像横跨城市广场。
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。
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。
C1 verb /bloʊt/

bloat

膨胀
Meaning
to swell or cause to swell, often due to fluid or gas
Example
Eating too much junk food can bloat your stomach.
吃太多垃圾食品会让你的胃膨胀。
B1 adverb /ˌɔːl.təˈɡeð.ər/

Altogether

总共; 完全; 完整地
Meaning
completely; in total; considering everything
Example
The project cost altogether five thousand dollars.
该项目的费用总共五千美元。
C1 adjective /ˈkjʊərəbl/

curable

可治愈的
Meaning
Able to be cured or healed.
Example
The doctor assured her that the disease was curable.
医生向她保证，这种疾病是可治愈的。
A2 noun /rent/

Rent

幸福
Meaning
a payment made periodically by a tenant to a landlord for use of property
Example
The monthly rent for this apartment is quite affordable.
当她获得奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
C2 noun /kɒŋk/

Conck

海螺
Meaning
a shell, especially a large spiral one used as a horn or for decoration
Example
The priest blew the conch shell to signal the start of the ceremony.
祭司吹响了海螺，标志着仪式的开始。
C2 noun /ˈɪmɪˌteɪtər/

imitator

模仿者
Meaning
a person who copies the behavior, style, or actions of others
Example
He became famous as an imitator of popular singers.
他因模仿流行歌手而出名。
C2 adjective /ˈnɛðər/

nether

下方的
Meaning
situated down or below; lower
Example
They explored the nether regions of the cave.
他们探险了洞穴的下方区域。
C1 verb /ˈpærəlaɪz/

paralyze

麻痹
Meaning
to cause someone or something to lose the ability to move or function normally
Example
The sudden shock seemed to paralyze him.
突如其来的冲击似乎使他麻痹。
C1 adjective ˈkrɪp.tɪk

cryptic

神秘的, 隐晦的, 模糊的
Meaning
Having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure; difficult to understand.
Example
The message was cryptic and hard to decipher.
消息是神秘的，很难解读。
B2 verb /səˈsteɪn/

sustain

维持
Meaning
To support, maintain, or keep something going over time.
Example
The team worked hard to sustain their success.
团队努力工作以维持他们的成功。
C2 noun /ˈpɑːr.kə.tri/

parquetry

铺设镶木地板的艺术
Meaning
The art or technique of laying parquet floors.
Example
The craftsman specialized in parquetry for luxury homes.
工匠专门为豪华住宅铺设镶木地板。
B2 adjective /dɪˈfɪnɪtɪv/

definitive

决定性
Meaning
serving as a final or most authoritative form; conclusive and decisive
Example
The committee reached a definitive agreement on the policy.
委员会就政策达成了决定性协议。
C1 noun /bəˈtɒn/

baton

Meaning
A thin stick carried by a conductor to direct an orchestra, or used as a symbol of authority.
Example
The conductor raised his baton to begin the symphony.
B2 adjective /ˈprɒb.ə.bəl/

Probable

可能的
Meaning
likely to happen; expected; plausible
Example
It is probable that it will rain tomorrow according to the weather forecast.
根据天气预报，明天可能会下雨。
C1 noun /ˌsəʊ.ʃi.əʊˈek.ə.nɒm.ɪk ˈprɒɡ.res/

socioeconomic progress

社会经济进步
Meaning
Advancement in both social and economic conditions of a society or community.
Example
Socioeconomic progress uplifts marginalized communities.
社会经济进步提升了边缘化社区。
A2 noun /koʊt/

Coat

外套
Meaning
an outer garment worn over other clothes for warmth or protection
Example
He put on his winter coat before going outside.
他在出门前穿上了冬季外套。
C1 adjective /ˈtɑːrdi/

tardy

迟到
Meaning
Delayed; arriving or happening late.
Example
The student received a warning for being tardy to class.
学生因上课迟到而收到警告。
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。
B1 noun /ˈsʌməri/

summary

总结
Meaning
A brief statement of the main points of something.
Example
She wrote a summary of the book for her class.
她为她的课堂写了一份书籍总结。
C2 noun /ˈsɔː.dər/

Sawder

奉承; 奉承的话
Meaning
flattering or wheedling talk; soft soap
Example
His sawder couldn't convince anyone of his sincerity.
他的奉承无法说服任何人相信他的真诚。
C2 verb /ˈwɪzn/

wizen

枯萎
Meaning
To become dry, shrunken, and wrinkled.
Example
The flowers began to wizen after days without water.
花朵在几天没有水后开始枯萎。
B1 noun ɪnˈven.ʃən

invention

发明
Meaning
The action of inventing something, typically a process or device.
Example
The invention revolutionized communication.
这个发明彻底改变了通信。
B2 noun ˈmaɪnd.set

mindset

思维方式
Meaning
The established set of attitudes held by someone.
Example
A growth mindset helps individuals embrace challenges.
成长型思维帮助个人接受挑战。
A1 adjective /fɜːrst/

first

第一
Meaning
coming before all others in time, order, or importance
Example
She was the first to arrive at the meeting.
她是第一个到达会议的人。
C2 adjective /ˌæktʃuˈɛəriəl/

actuarial

精算的
Meaning
Relating to actuaries or their work of analyzing financial risk and uncertainty, especially in insurance and pensions.
Example
The company relied on actuarial reports to set insurance premiums.
公司依赖精算报告来设定保险费率。
B2 noun /ˈdræɡ.ən.flaɪ/

Dragon-fly

蜻蜓
Meaning
a large insect with four transparent wings that lives near water
Example
The dragonfly hovered over the pond.
蜻蜓在池塘上方盘旋。
C1 adjective /ɪˈleɪtɪd/

elated

极其高兴
Meaning
Extremely happy and excited.
Example
She was elated when she heard the good news.
她听到好消息时非常高兴。
B2 noun /ˈtoʊ.kən/

token

象征 / 代币
Meaning
A symbol or object that represents something, often given as a sign of appreciation or as a substitute for money.
Example
She gave him a small gift as a token of gratitude.
她给了他一份小礼物，作为感谢的象征。
C2 adjective /ˈmjuːtɪnəs/

mutinous

叛乱的
Meaning
refusing to obey authority; rebellious
Example
The soldiers grew mutinous after months without pay.
士兵们在几个月没有工资后变得叛乱了。
C1 noun /əˈkɔːrdiən/

accordion

手风琴 (乐器)
Meaning
a musical instrument played by squeezing and expanding with keys and buttons
Example
The musician played a cheerful tune on the accordion.
音乐家在手风琴上演奏了一首愉快的旋律。
C2 noun /ˈbɪɡ.ə.mi/

bigamy

重婚
Meaning
The act of marrying one person while still legally married to another.
Example
He was charged with bigamy after his second marriage was discovered.
在他第二次婚姻被发现后，他因重婚被指控。
C2 adjective /ˈvɪndɪkeɪtɪv/

vindicative

辩护的
Meaning
showing a tendency to vindicate or justify; inclined to defend
Example
Her vindicative tone showed that she strongly believed in her innocence.
她的辩护语气表明她坚信自己的清白。
A2 noun/adjective /meɪl/

male

男性
Meaning
a man or boy; relating to men or boys
Example
The school has more male teachers than female teachers.
学校有更多的男性教师而非女性教师。
A1 noun /ˈɡrændˌmʌðər/

grandmother

祖母
Meaning
the mother of one's father or mother
Example
My grandmother makes delicious cakes.
我的祖母做美味的蛋糕。
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。
A2 noun /ˈbɪljən/

billion

Meaning
the number 1,000,000,000 (one thousand million)
Example
The company is worth more than a billion dollars.
B1 adjective /ˈmæsɪv/

Massive

巨大的; 极其大的; 在大小或数量上巨大的
Meaning
extremely large; huge in size or amount
Example
The company made a massive profit this year.
公司今年获得了巨大的利润。
C2 adjective /ˈɑːbdjʊrət/

obdurate

固执
Meaning
Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action.
Example
He remained obdurate despite everyone's pleas.
尽管大家的恳求，他依然固执。
B2 verb /kloʊð/

clothe

穿衣
Meaning
to put clothes on; to dress; to provide with clothing
Example
She clothed the baby in warm garments.
她把宝宝穿上了温暖的衣服。
C1 verb /plɒd/

plod

缓慢而坚定地工作
Meaning
to work slowly and steadily, often with effort or difficulty
Example
He plodded through his homework despite feeling tired.
尽管他感到疲倦，他还是慢慢地完成了作业。
C1 noun /suˈpriː.mə.si/

Supremacy

至高无上；最高权力或权威
Meaning
the state of being supreme; highest authority or power
Example
The country established naval supremacy in the region.
该国在该地区建立了海军至高无上的地位。
A2 verb /kɪs/

Kiss

吻
Meaning
to touch with the lips as a sign of affection
Example
The mother kissed her baby goodnight.
母亲吻了她的宝宝，晚安。
C1 adverb /ʌnˈnætʃrəli/

unnaturally

不自然地
Meaning
in a way that is not natural or normal; excessively or strangely
Example
He smiled unnaturally, making everyone feel uncomfortable.
他不自然地笑了，让每个人都感到不舒服。
C1 noun/verb /θrɒŋ/

throng

Meaning
A large, densely packed crowd of people or animals; to fill or be present in a place in large numbers.
Example
Tourists thronged the streets during the festival.
A2 adjective /fəˈmɪl.jər/

Familiar

熟悉的; 了解的; 非正式且友好的
Meaning
well-known; easily recognized; having knowledge of; informal and friendly
Example
This song sounds familiar to me.
这首歌听起来对我很熟悉。
C2 adjective /ˈdjuːtiəs/

duteous

尽责的
Meaning
dutiful; obedient and respectful
Example
The duteous child always followed her parents’ instructions.
这个尽责的孩子总是遵循父母的指示。
B2 adverb /ˈbrɔːdli/

broadly

广泛地
Meaning
in a general or wide manner.
Example
The rules are broadly similar across all regions.
规则在所有地区大体相似。
B1 noun /əˈsɛmbli/

assembly

集会
Meaning
a group of people gathered together for a common purpose or the act of putting parts together to form something
Example
The school held an assembly to discuss the new rules.
学校举行了一个集会来讨论新的规则。
C1 adjective, noun /ˈmɑːrʃən/

martian

火星人
Meaning
Related to the planet Mars; or an imaginary being from Mars.
Example
The movie showed a Martian visiting Earth.
电影展示了一个火星人访问地球。
C2 noun /pərˈsɪpiəns/

percipience

洞察力
Meaning
The ability to perceive, understand, or notice things quickly.
Example
His percipience in reading people made him a great negotiator.
他在阅读人们时的洞察力使他成为一位出色的谈判者。
C1 verb /ˈflaʊndər/

flounder

挣扎
Meaning
To struggle or stagger clumsily; to experience difficulty or confusion.
Example
He floundered in the interview when asked difficult questions.
当被问到困难的问题时，他在面试中挣扎。
C1 noun ˈmɑːrdʒɪnəlaɪzd ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəlz

marginalized individuals

边缘化的个体
Meaning
People who are treated as insignificant or peripheral to society, often excluded from mainstream social, economic, or political activities.
Example
Marginalized individuals often face severe challenges.
边缘化的个体常常面临严峻的挑战。
C1 verb /ˈtæn.tə.laɪz/

tantalize

诱惑
Meaning
To tease or torment someone with the promise of something desirable but unattainable.
Example
The aroma of the bakery tantalized the hungry children.
面包店的香气引诱了饥饿的孩子们。
C2 noun /ˌɛləˈkjuːʃn/

elocution

口才
Meaning
The skill of clear and expressive speech, especially in public speaking.
Example
She improved her elocution through constant practice.
她通过不断练习提高了她的口才。
B2 verb səˈsteɪnd

sustained

持续的
Meaning
Strengthened and supported; not allowed to weaken or fail.
Example
The proposal was not sustained.
该提案没有得到支持。
C1 verb /ˈɡɑː.nɪʃ/

garnish

装饰
Meaning
To decorate food with small items for added flavor or visual appeal.
Example
She garnished the dish with fresh coriander leaves.
她用新鲜的香菜叶装饰了菜肴。
A2 adjective /ˈnæʃənəl/

national

国家的
Meaning
relating to a nation, especially its culture, language, or government
Example
The national anthem was played at the ceremony.
国歌在仪式上播放。
C2 noun /ˈθɝː.moʊ.klaɪn/

thermocline

热跃层
Meaning
A layer in a body of water in which temperature changes rapidly with depth.
Example
The thermocline separates warm surface water from cold deep water.
热跃层将温暖的表层水与寒冷的深层水分开。
A2 noun /miːl/

Meal

餐
Meaning
food that is prepared and eaten at a specific time
Example
We enjoyed a delicious meal at the restaurant.
我们在餐厅享用了美味的餐点。
C1 adjective ˈluː.sɪd

lucid

清晰且易于理解
Meaning
Clear and easily understandable thoughts or explanations.
Example
His explanation was so lucid that everyone understood it.
他的解释如此清晰，以至于每个人都理解了。
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。
A2 noun /ˈsiːkrət/

secret

Meaning
something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others
Example
He told me a secret about his childhood.
B1 noun, verb /strɪŋ/

string

线
Meaning
a thin piece of cord or thread; to tie or fasten with a string
Example
She tied the package with a string.
她用一根线绑了包裹。
A2 noun /ɪˈfekt/

Effect

效果; 结果; 后果
Meaning
a change that is a result or consequence of an action or other cause
Example
The new medicine had a positive effect on the patient's recovery.
新药物对患者的恢复产生了积极的效果。
C2 noun /ˈmɪsənˌθroʊp/

misanthrope

厌人者
Meaning
a person who dislikes or distrusts humankind
Example
The old man was considered a misanthrope who avoided all social gatherings.
这个老人被认为是一个回避所有社交活动的厌人者。
B1 noun /ˈwaɪər/

wire

电线
Meaning
a thin, flexible thread of metal used to conduct electricity or connect things
Example
The electrician fixed the wire to restore the power.
电工修理了电线以恢复电力。
C2 adjective /ˈlɛtʃ.ər.əs/

lecherous

好色
Meaning
having or showing excessive or offensive sexual desire
Example
The character was portrayed as a lecherous old man.
这个角色被描绘成一个好色的老男人。
C2 noun /kəmˈpɒz.ɪ.tər/

Compositor

作曲家
Meaning
a person who arranges type for printing or creates musical compositions
Example
The compositor carefully arranged the text for the newspaper.
作曲家仔细地安排了报纸的文本。
C1 verb /ˈmæɡnɪfaɪ/

magnify

放大
Meaning
to make something appear larger; to increase the importance or effect of something
Example
The microscope can magnify tiny objects for better observation.
显微镜可以放大微小的物体以便更好地观察。
C1 noun /rʌsk/

Rusk

干饼干；烤面包
Meaning
a hard, dry biscuit or twice-baked bread; a type of crisp, sweet biscuit
Example
The baby enjoyed eating the soft rusk with milk.
宝宝喜欢吃奶时吃软脆饼干。
C2 adjective /kəˈrʌp.tə.bəl/

corruptible

易腐败的
Meaning
able to be morally or ethically corrupted
Example
He was known to be corruptible and often accepted bribes.
他以易腐败的著称，经常接受贿赂。
B2 adjective, adverb /ˈlɒŋ taɪm/

long-time

长期的
Meaning
lasting or existing for a long period of time; having continued for many years
Example
She is a long-time friend of my family.
她是我家长期的朋友。
C1 noun /ˈfeɪvərɪtɪzəm/

favoritism

偏袒
Meaning
the practice of giving unfair preferential treatment to one person or group
Example
The manager was accused of favoritism towards certain employees.
经理被指控偏袒某些员工。
B2 noun hɛdʒ

hedge

对冲策略
Meaning
A way of protecting oneself against financial loss or other adverse circumstances.
Example
Investors use hedging strategies to protect against market volatility.
投资者使用对冲策略来保护自己免受市场波动的影响。
C1 adjective /ˈɡræn.jʊ.lər/

granular

颗粒状
Meaning
Consisting of small grains or particles; detailed and specific.
Example
The report provided a granular analysis of the market data.
报告提供了市场数据的详细分析。
C1 adjective /ˈɑp.ər.ə.tɪv/

Operative

有效的; 运行中的; 工作中的; 操作性的;
Meaning
Functioning; in effect; working; active;
Example
The new safety protocols became operative immediately after the accident.
新的安全协议在事故发生后立即生效。
B1 noun /kriˈeɪ.ʃən/

Creation

创作; 作品
Meaning
the action or process of bringing something into existence; something that has been made or invented
Example
The artist's latest creation was displayed at the modern art gallery.
这位艺术家的最新创作被展示在现代艺术画廊。
B2 adjective /prəˈvɪʒənəl/

Provisional

临时
Meaning
arranged for the present; temporary; subject to later confirmation
Example
The provisional agreement will be reviewed next month.
临时协议将在下个月进行审查。
C1 verb /ɪnˈvoʊk/

invoke

呼叫
Meaning
to call upon a higher power, authority, or principle for help, support, or justification
Example
The lawyer invoked the constitution to defend his client.
律师援引宪法来为他的客户辩护。
C2 noun /ˈpɑːrvənuː/

parvenu

新富人
Meaning
A person who has recently gained wealth or influence but is not yet accepted socially.
Example
He was seen as a parvenu who lacked refinement despite his riches.
他被视为一个新富阶层，尽管他拥有财富，但却缺乏 refinement。
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。
C2 noun /ˈpruːdəri/

prudery

Meaning
the behavior or attitude of people who are too easily shocked or offended by sexual matters
Example
His prudery often made others uncomfortable during open discussions.
B1 adjective /ˈtʃælɪndʒɪŋ/

challenging

具有挑战性的
Meaning
difficult in a way that tests one's abilities
Example
The mountain climb was challenging but rewarding.
爬山是具有挑战性的，但也是有回报的。
C1 noun /ɪˈpɪt.ə.mi/

epitome

某种特质或类型的完美例子；某物的最佳代表
Meaning
A perfect example of a particular quality or type; the best representation of something.
Example
She is the epitome of grace and kindness.
她是优雅与善良的典范。
B1 noun /seɪnt/

Saint

被认为圣洁或道德的人；非常友善或有耐心的人
Meaning
person recognized as holy or virtuous; very kind or patient person
Example
Mother Teresa was declared a saint by the Catholic Church.
特雷莎修女被天主教教会宣布为圣人。
C2 adjective /ˈdɛprɪkətɔːri/

deprecatory

贬低的
Meaning
expressing disapproval or belittling
Example
He gave a deprecatory remark about their performance.
他对他们的表现做出了贬低的评论。
C2 adjective /ˈsiːmi/

seamy

堕落的，肮脏的
Meaning
Morally degraded, unpleasant, or sordid.
Example
The novel reveals the seamy side of city life.
这本小说揭示了城市生活的肮脏一面。
C1 verb /ˌdiːˈbʌŋk/

debunk

揭穿，揭露虚假
Meaning
Expose the falseness or hollowness of (a myth, idea, or belief).
Example
Scientists debunked the myth that vaccines cause autism.
科学家揭穿了疫苗导致自闭症的神话。
B2 noun /dɪsˈkloʊʒər/

disclosure

披露
Meaning
the action of making something known or public
Example
The disclosure of the company's financial status was delayed.
公司财务状况的披露被延迟了。
A1 noun /ˈhɒlɪdeɪ/

holiday

假期
Meaning
A day of celebration or rest when most people do not work.
Example
We are planning a trip during the summer holiday.
我们计划在暑假期间去旅行。
C1 noun /dɪˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃən/

denomination

教派, 价值
Meaning
a recognized autonomous branch of the Christian Church; a unit of value or currency
Example
The church belongs to a Protestant denomination.
这座教堂属于一个新教教派。
B1 noun /miːnz/

Means

手段; 资源; 方法;
Meaning
An action or system by which a result is achieved; financial resources
Example
They don't have the means to afford such an expensive vacation.
他们没有足够的手段支付如此昂贵的度假费用。
C2 verb /ˈɛnərˌveɪt/

enervate

使虚弱
Meaning
To weaken or drain someone of strength or vitality.
Example
The long hours of work enervated him.
长期的工作使他感到虚弱。
C2 adjective /dɪˈluːsəri/

delusory

虚幻的
Meaning
Based on illusion; not real.
Example
He was filled with delusory hopes of becoming famous overnight.
他充满了不切实际的希望，认为自己一夜成名。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈɪndʒərd/

uninjured

未受伤
Meaning
Without injury; not physically harmed.
Example
All the passengers were rescued uninjured.
所有乘客都没有受伤并被救援。
C1 verb /doʊt/

dote

宠爱
Meaning
to show excessive love or fondness for someone or something
Example
She tends to dote on her grandchildren.
她倾向于宠爱她的孙子孙女。
C2 verb /ˈtɪtəleɪt/

titillate

挑逗
Meaning
To excite or amuse, especially in a slightly sexual or playful way.
Example
The comedian's jokes titillated the audience.
喜剧演员的笑话挑逗了观众。
B2 noun /iːz/

Ease

轻松；舒适
Meaning
absence of difficulty or effort; comfort and relaxation
Example
After years of practice, she played the piano with great ease.
经过多年的练习，她弹钢琴时非常轻松。