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C1 adjective /ˈpɪər.ləs/

Peerless

无与伦比的; 独一无二的; 无竞争对手的
Meaning
unequaled; having no match or equal; without rival
Example
Her peerless beauty captivated everyone.
她无与伦比的美丽吸引了所有人。
C1 adjective /ˌkætəˈklɪzmɪk/

cataclysmic

灾难性的
Meaning
Relating to or denoting a violent natural event or upheaval.
Example
The war had cataclysmic effects on the nation's economy.
战争对该国经济产生了灾难性的影响。
C1 noun /ɪnˈsæn.ə.ti/

Insanity

疯狂; 精神错乱
Meaning
the state of being seriously mentally ill; extreme foolishness or irrationality
Example
The defense lawyer argued that his client was not guilty by reason of insanity.
辩护律师辩称,他的客户因精神错乱而不应被判有罪。
B1 adjective /dʌl/

Dull

乏味的; 单调的; 无聊的; 傻的;
Meaning
lacking interest or excitement; not bright; lacking intelligence; tedious
Example
The lecture was very dull and boring.
这次演讲非常乏味和无聊。
C1 adjective/verb /ˈbæntərɪŋ/

bantering

开玩笑
Meaning
characterized by good-humored teasing or joking
Example
They had a bantering conversation at the café.
他们在咖啡馆进行了幽默的对话。
C1 noun əˈniː.mi.ə

anemia

贫血
Meaning
A condition in which there is a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood.
Example
Genetic therapy addresses anemia effectively.
基因疗法有效地治疗贫血。
C2 noun /ˌnɒvəˈlɛt/

novellette

短篇小说
Meaning
A short novel or long short story.
Example
The author published a novellette as a preview of her upcoming series.
作者作为她即将发布的系列的预览,发布了一个短篇小说。
B2 adjective /kənˈtɛntɪd/

contented

满足的
Meaning
Feeling or expressing happiness and satisfaction.
Example
She was contented with her simple life.
她对她简单的生活感到满足。
B2 verb /kənˈveɪ/

convey

传达, 沟通, 运输
Meaning
To communicate or make known; to transport or carry from one place to another.
Example
The teacher conveys the lesson clearly to students.
老师清楚地把课程传达给学生。
C2 adjective /ˈhæriːd/

harried

感到压力或忙碌
Meaning
feeling strained or stressed due to being overworked or constantly bothered
Example
The harried teacher struggled to calm the noisy classroom.
感到压力的老师努力让嘈杂的教室安静下来。
C2 verb /ˈdʒɛn.juˌflɛkt/

genuflect

Meaning
to bend one or both knees as a sign of reverence or worship
Example
The worshippers genuflect before the altar.
C2 adjective /ˌɛnkəˈmiːæstɪk/

encomiastic

赞美的
Meaning
Expressing praise; laudatory.
Example
The book was filled with encomiastic remarks about the author.
这本书充满了对作者的赞美评论。
B2 noun ləˈdʒɪs.tɪks

Logistics

物流
Meaning
The detailed coordination of a complex operation involving many people, facilities, or supplies.
Example
Logistics ensures timely delivery.
物流确保及时交货。
B1 noun /ˈbriːðɪŋ/

breathing

幸福
Meaning
the process of taking air into and expelling it from the lungs.
Example
Deep breathing can help you relax.
当她收到奖项时,她无法隐藏自己的幸福。
C1 adjective /ˈɪnsjələr/

insular

狭隘的,岛屿相关的
Meaning
Narrow-minded, isolated, or relating to an island.
Example
The community was criticized for its insular attitudes toward outsiders.
该社区因其对外来者的封闭态度而受到批评。
C2 verb /sleɪk/

slake

解渴
Meaning
To satisfy thirst or desire.
Example
She drank cold water to slake her thirst.
她喝了冷水来解渴。
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 adjective /ˈsɪk.li/

Sickly

虚弱; 生病; 苍白
Meaning
weak and unhealthy; prone to illness; appearing weak or pale
Example
The sickly child needed extra care and attention.
这个虚弱的孩子需要额外的照顾和关注。
C2 noun /dɪˈbɛntʃər/

debenture

债券
Meaning
a type of debt instrument not secured by physical assets or collateral
Example
The company raised capital by issuing debentures to investors.
公司通过向投资者发行债券筹集资金。
B2 verb /pəˈreɪd/

parade

阅兵, 展示
Meaning
to march in a procession; to display publicly; to show off
Example
The soldiers paraded through the streets on Independence Day.
士兵们在独立日游行中阅兵。
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 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 noun /ˈiː.zi tʃeər/

Easy-chair

安乐椅
Meaning
a comfortable chair with arms and a back that reclines
Example
He relaxed in his favorite easy-chair after work.
他下班后在他最喜欢的安乐椅上放松。
B1 noun /ˈkɑːr.pən.tər/

Carpenter

木匠
Meaning
a person who makes and repairs wooden objects and structures
Example
The carpenter built a beautiful wooden cabinet for the kitchen.
这位木匠为厨房做了一个漂亮的木质橱柜。
C1 verb /ˈwɒb.l̩/

wobble

摇晃
Meaning
to move unsteadily from side to side; to shake or tremble slightly
Example
The table began to wobble when he leaned on it.
当他依靠在桌子上时,桌子开始摇晃。
B2 noun ˌrɛstəˈreɪʃən

restoration

修复
Meaning
The process of returning something to its former condition.
Example
The restoration of the forest began after decades of neglect.
森林的修复开始于数十年的忽视之后。
C2 noun /koʊˈæɡjələnt/

coagulant

凝血剂
Meaning
a substance that causes blood or another liquid to clot
Example
The doctor applied a coagulant to stop the bleeding quickly.
医生使用了凝血剂来迅速止血。
B1 noun /ˈpɪ.ti/

Pity

同情; 怜悯;
Meaning
a feeling of sadness or sympathy for someone's misfortune; something that causes regret or disappointment
Example
I felt pity for the homeless man in the rain.
我对雨中无家可归的男人感到怜悯。
B2 noun /ˈpeɪtrən/

patron

赞助人
Meaning
a person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, or cause
Example
The library is supported by generous patrons.
图书馆得到了慷慨的赞助人支持。
B1 noun /dɪˈpɑː.tʃər/

Departure

出发
Meaning
the action of leaving, especially to start a journey; a deviation from an established course
Example
The departure of the train was delayed by thirty minutes due to technical issues.
由于技术问题,火车的出发推迟了三十分钟。
C2 verb /bruːt/

bruit

传播谣言
Meaning
to spread a rumor or report widely
Example
The scandal was quickly bruited about the town.
丑闻迅速在城镇传播开来。
C2 verb, noun /ɡaʊdʒ/

gouge

挖掘,漫天要价
Meaning
To cut or scoop out a deep hole or groove; to overcharge unfairly.
Example
He accidentally gouged a hole in the wooden table.
他不小心在木桌子上挖了个洞。
B2 noun pəˈspek.tɪvz

perspectives

观点
Meaning
A particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view.
Example
New perspectives enhance understanding.
新的观点促进理解。
C2 verb /ˌmɪskənˈstruː/

misconstrue

误解
Meaning
To interpret something wrongly or misunderstand the meaning.
Example
She misconstrued his silence as anger.
她误解了他的沉默为愤怒。
C1 adverb /ˈhɒtli/

hotly

愤怒地
Meaning
in an intense, angry, or passionate way
Example
She hotly denied the accusations.
她愤怒地否认了这些指控。
C1 noun /ˈpɜːrɡəˌtɔːri/

purgatory

Meaning
A place or state of suffering inhabited by the souls of sinners who are expiating their sins before going to heaven; a temporary condition of torment or suffering.
Example
After the accident, the long recovery felt like a kind of purgatory.
C1 verb /əˈfɪliˌeɪt/

affiliate

附属
Meaning
to officially attach or connect (a group or organization) to a larger body
Example
The school is affiliated with the local university.
学校与当地大学有合作关系。
C1 noun /ˈpɜːʃən/

Persian

伊朗人或说波斯语的人
Meaning
a native or inhabitant of Iran; the language spoken in Iran (Farsi)
Example
The Persian language has a rich literary history.
波斯语有着丰富的文学历史。
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。
C1 noun /əˈnɒməli/

anomaly

异常
Meaning
something that deviates from the norm or expected result
Example
The sudden drop in temperature was considered an anomaly.
温度的突然下降被认为是一种异常。
C1 noun ˌpɒlɪˈneɪʃən

Pollination

授粉
Meaning
The process by which pollen is transferred from flowers, enabling plant reproduction.
Example
Butterflies play a vital role in pollination.
蝴蝶在授粉过程中起着至关重要的作用。
C2 noun /ˈkrɛməˌtɔːri/

crematory

火葬场
Meaning
a place where dead bodies are cremated
Example
The crematory was located near the cemetery.
火葬场位于墓地附近。
B2 noun /rɪˌlaɪəˈbɪləti/

reliability

可靠性
Meaning
the quality of being trustworthy or performing consistently well
Example
Customers value the reliability of our service.
客户重视我们服务的可靠性。
C2 adjective /ˈsɪnjuːi/

sinewy

肌肉发达且强壮
Meaning
Lean and muscular; strong and tough.
Example
The athlete had a sinewy build that showed his strength.
运动员有着结实的肌肉,展示了他的力量。
C2 adjective /ˈəʊ.dər.əs/

Odorous

芬芳的; 香气的
Meaning
having a strong smell; fragrant; aromatic
Example
The garden was filled with odorous flowers.
花园里充满了芬芳的花朵。
C2 noun /məˈbɒkrəsi/

mobocracy

暴民政治
Meaning
Rule or control by a mob or mass of people, often disorderly.
Example
The protest turned into mobocracy when the crowd started destroying property.
抗议活动在群众开始破坏财产时变成了暴民政治。
C1 adjective /ˈɪmpjəd(ə)nt/

impudent

无礼的,厚颜无耻的
Meaning
not showing due respect for another person; rude
Example
The impudent child talked back to the teacher.
那个无礼的孩子顶撞老师。
C1 verb /ɪnˈvɜːrt/

invert

翻转
Meaning
To turn something upside down or in the opposite position, order, or direction.
Example
He inverted the glass to let the water drain out.
他翻转了玻璃杯,让水流出来。
C1 noun /ˈmeɪ.trɪks/

matrix

矩阵, 结构
Meaning
An environment or structure in which something develops; also a mathematical array of numbers.
Example
The cultural matrix shaped his worldview.
文化矩阵塑造了他的世界观。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈdɪvaɪdɪd/

Undivided

完整的; 完全的; 不分开或不分裂
Meaning
whole; complete; not separated or split
Example
The team showed undivided attention to the coach's instructions.
团队对教练的指示表现出了完整的注意力。
C1 verb bɪˈkwiːð

bequeath

遗赠
Meaning
Leave something to someone in a will; pass down or hand down to the next generation.
Example
The scientist bequeathed his research papers to the university.
科学家把他的研究论文遗赠给了大学。
B1 verb /juˈnaɪt/

unite

联合
Meaning
to join together or combine; to bring people or things together
Example
The crisis helped unite the community.
危机帮助团结了社区。
C2 noun /ˈθiː.ɑːr.ki/

thearchy

神权政治
Meaning
Rule or government by the gods; divine sovereignty.
Example
In ancient cultures, some societies believed in thearchy where gods directly guided human affairs.
在古代文化中,一些社会相信神权政治,其中神直接引导人类事务。
B2 adjective /ˈvɪv.ɪd/

Vivid

生动的; 明亮的; 清晰的;
Meaning
producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind; bright and intense
Example
She has vivid memories of her childhood in the countryside.
她对自己在乡村的童年有着生动的记忆。
C2 noun /ˈbɪɡ.ə.mɪst/

bigamist

重婚罪犯
Meaning
A person who commits the crime of marrying someone while already married to another.
Example
The man was arrested for being a bigamist.
这个人因大婚而被逮捕。
A1 pronoun /ˈɛniwʌn/

anyone

某人
Meaning
any person at all; used to refer to an unspecified person
Example
Does anyone know the answer to this question?
有人知道这个问题的答案吗?
C2 adjective /ɪmˌpɜːrˈsweɪdəbl/

impersuadable

难以说服
Meaning
not able to be convinced or persuaded
Example
She remained impersuadable despite all our arguments.
尽管我们的所有论点,她仍然难以说服。
C1 verb /ˈstaɪfəld/

stifled

压制
Meaning
to suppress, hold back, or prevent something from happening
Example
He stifled a laugh during the serious meeting.
他在严肃的会议中压制了笑声。
C2 noun ˈfaɪ.təʊˌnjuː.tri.ənt

phytonutrient

植物营养素
Meaning
Chemical compounds produced by plants that are beneficial to human health but not essential nutrients.
Example
Broccoli is rich in phytonutrients that enhance immunity.
西兰花富含植物营养素,有助于增强免疫力。
C2 adjective /ˌsʌpəzɪˈtɪʃəs/

supposititious

假设的
Meaning
Based on assumption rather than fact; not genuine or authentic.
Example
The story turned out to be supposititious, with no evidence to support it.
这个故事证明是假的,没有证据支持它。
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。
A1 noun /ˈkɒf.i/

Coffee

咖啡
Meaning
a hot drink made from roasted coffee beans
Example
I need a cup of coffee to start my morning.
我需要一杯咖啡来开始我的早晨。
A1 preposition /ɪn/

in

Meaning
expressing the situation of being enclosed or surrounded by something
Example
She is in the kitchen preparing dinner.
她在厨房准备晚餐。
B2 noun /ˈmæstəri/

Mastery

精通; 专长;
Meaning
Great skill or expertise in a subject or activity
Example
His mastery of the violin impressed audiences around the world.
他在小提琴上的造诣给全球观众留下了深刻印象。
A1 noun /θɪŋ/

thing

东西
Meaning
an object, idea, or matter that is being referred to or dealt with
Example
This is the thing I was looking for.
这是我在找的东西。
C2 adjective /ɪkˈsɛpʃənəbl/

exceptionable

不可接受的
Meaning
Open to objection; causing disapproval.
Example
His rude remarks were considered exceptionable by everyone present.
他的粗鲁评论被在场的每个人视为不可接受。
C2 noun /ˈʃɑːrlətən/

charlatan

江湖郎中
Meaning
a person who pretends to have knowledge or skills that they do not really possess; a fraud
Example
The so-called healer was exposed as a charlatan.
那位自称为治愈者的人被揭露为一个江湖郎中。
C2 verb /ˌriː.kəˈnɔɪ.tər/

reconnoiter

侦察
Meaning
to make a preliminary inspection or survey, especially of an area for military or strategic purposes
Example
The soldiers reconnoitered the area before advancing.
士兵们在前进前侦察了该区域。
C2 adjective /ˌɛkjʊˈmɛnɪkəl/

ecumenical

生态化宗教团结
Meaning
Promoting unity among different Christian churches or religions.
Example
The leaders gathered for an ecumenical conference to encourage dialogue.
领导们为促进对话召开了一个生态化会议。
B2 verb /ˌriː.ɪnˈfɔːrs/

reinforce

加固
Meaning
To strengthen or support something with additional material, people, or effort.
Example
The teacher used examples to reinforce the lesson.
老师使用示例来加固这节课。
A2 noun /ˈmɪr.ər/

Mirror

镜子
Meaning
a reflective surface that shows an image of whatever is in front of it
Example
She looked at herself in the mirror.
她看着镜子里的自己。
B1 noun /ˌkjʊr.iˈɑs.ɪ.ti/

Curiosity

好奇心; 不寻常或有趣的物品或事实
Meaning
a strong desire to know or learn something; an unusual or interesting object or fact
Example
Her curiosity about different cultures led her to travel around the world.
她对不同文化的好奇心促使她环游世界。
C1 adjective ˈɛl.ə.kwənt

eloquent

雄辩
Meaning
Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing; clearly expressing or indicating something.
Example
Her eloquent speech inspired the entire audience.
她雄辩的演讲激励了整个观众。
A2 noun /ˈθiːətər/

theater

剧院
Meaning
a building or area for dramatic performances
Example
We are going to the theater tonight.
我们今晚要去剧院。
B2 noun /kəˈmɒ.dɪ.tiz/

commodities

商品
Meaning
Raw materials or primary agricultural products that can be bought and sold.
Example
The prices of commodities like oil and gold fluctuate frequently.
像石油和黄金这样的商品价格经常波动。
B2 verb əˈpɔɪn.tɪd

appointed

任命
Meaning
Assign a job or role to someone; designate someone to a position.
Example
Appointed officials carry significant responsibilities.
任命的官员承担重要责任。
C1 adjective /dɪsˈdʒɔɪntɪd/

disjointed

支离破碎
Meaning
Lacking order, coherence, or connection; disconnected.
Example
The movie felt disjointed and hard to follow.
这部电影感觉支离破碎,很难跟上。
B1 adjective /ɪmˈpeɪʃənt/

impatient

不耐烦
Meaning
Not able to wait calmly; restless and eager for something to happen.
Example
She grew impatient while waiting in the long queue.
她在长队中等得不耐烦。
C2 noun /ˈskæb.ərd/

scabbard

剑鞘
Meaning
A sheath for the blade of a sword or dagger, typically made of leather or metal.
Example
The knight drew his sword from the scabbard.
骑士从剑鞘中拔出了剑。
B2 noun /ˈæŋkər/

Anchor

Meaning
a heavy object used to moor a vessel to the sea bottom; a person or thing that provides stability or confidence
Example
The ship dropped its anchor in the harbor.
船只在港口投下了锚。
C2 verb /ˌaʊtməˈnuːvər/

outmaneuver

巧妙地战胜
Meaning
to gain an advantage over an opponent by skillful or clever action
Example
The smaller company managed to outmaneuver its larger rival.
小公司成功地战胜了它的大对手。
B2 adjective /ˈplɔː.zə.bəl/

plausible

似乎合理或可能
Meaning
Seeming reasonable or probable; credible or believable.
Example
His excuse seemed plausible, but I had my doubts.
他的借口看起来似乎有道理,但我心存疑虑。
C2 noun /ˈmɪsɪv/

missive

信件
Meaning
a written message, especially a formal or official letter
Example
He sent a long missive to the governor.
他给州长发送了一封长信。
B1 verb /bʌmp/

bump

撞击
Meaning
To hit something or someone by accident; to knock against something.
Example
He accidentally bumped into the door.
他不小心撞到了门。
C1 adjective /ˈbɛndi/

bendy

柔韧的
Meaning
Easily curved or flexible.
Example
The bendy straw made it easier to drink from the cup.
弯曲的吸管使得从杯子里喝水更加容易。
C2 noun /ˌɡæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

gasification

气化
Meaning
The process of converting solid or liquid fuel into gas.
Example
Gasification is widely used to produce fuel gas from coal.
气化广泛用于从煤炭中生产燃气。
C1 noun /əˈdʒɪl.ɪ.ti/

agility

灵活性
Meaning
Ability to work quickly and easily, both physically and mentally.
Example
Mental agility is essential for problem-solving.
思维敏捷对解决问题至关重要。
C1 noun /ˈvɛriəns/

variance

方差
Meaning
the state of being different or inconsistent; in statistics, a measure of the spread between numbers
Example
There is a wide variance in students' performance levels.
学生的表现水平有很大的方差。
C1 noun /ɪnˈkɒmpɪtəns/

incompetence

不称职
Meaning
Lack of ability, skill, or effectiveness in doing something.
Example
The project failed due to the manager’s incompetence.
由于经理的不称职,项目失败了。
C1 noun/verb /ˈætrəfi/

atrophy

萎缩
Meaning
a decrease in size or wasting away of a body part, tissue, or ability due to lack of use
Example
Without regular exercise, muscles may atrophy over time.
没有规律的锻炼,肌肉随着时间的推移可能会萎缩。
C1 verb /diːˈfjuːz/

defuse

Meaning
To make a situation less dangerous, tense, or explosive; to remove a fuse from a bomb.
Example
The negotiator helped defuse the tense situation.
A1 verb /teɪk/

take

拿,带
Meaning
to get possession of; to carry or bring with oneself
Example
Please take this book to the library.
请把这本书带到图书馆。
C1 noun /rəˈpɪdəti/

rapidity

迅速
Meaning
The quality of moving or happening quickly; swiftness or speed.
Example
The rapidity of technological change is astonishing.
技术变化的速度令人震惊。
C1 adjective /ˈfɑːð.ər.ləs/

fatherless

没有父亲
Meaning
without a father
Example
The fatherless child relied on the support of his community.
这个没有父亲的孩子依赖于他社区的支持。
C1 noun ˌɛkstərˈnælɪtiz

externalities

外部性
Meaning
A side effect or consequence of an industrial or commercial activity.
Example
Pollution is a negative externality of industrialization.
污染是工业化的负外部性。
C1 noun/adjective /klɛft/

cleft

裂缝
Meaning
a split or crack; a space or opening made by cleavage
Example
The goat disappeared into a cleft in the rocks.
山羊消失在岩石中的裂缝里。
C2 noun /ˌhɛtərəʤəˈniːɪti/

heterogeneity

异质性
Meaning
the quality or state of being diverse in character or content
Example
The cultural heterogeneity of the city makes it vibrant and unique.
这座城市的文化异质性使其充满活力且独特。
B2 noun /loʊf/

Loaf

面包
Meaning
a shaped mass of bread baked as a unit
Example
She bought a fresh loaf of bread from the bakery.
她从面包店买了一个新鲜的面包。
A2 noun /pæθ/

path

小径
Meaning
a way or track laid down for walking or made by continual treading
Example
She walked along the narrow path through the forest.
她沿着森林中的小径走。
A2 noun /ˈprɒd.ʌkt/

Product

产品
Meaning
something that is manufactured or produced; the result of a process
Example
The company launched a new product in the market.
公司在市场上推出了一款新产品。
B2 adjective /æpt/

apt

适当的
Meaning
Appropriate or suitable; having a natural tendency or quick to learn.
Example
She is an apt student who quickly understands new concepts.
她是一个适当的学生,很快就能理解新的概念。
C2 noun /ˈɒkjʊlɪst/

oculist

眼科医生
Meaning
An old-fashioned term for an eye doctor or ophthalmologist.
Example
The village oculist was known for treating various eye diseases.
村里的眼科医生以治疗各种眼病而闻名。
B1 adverb /əˈsaɪd/

Aside

一边; 旁边; 离开主要部分
Meaning
to one side; apart; away from the main part
Example
Please set your book aside and listen to me.
请把书放到一边,听我说。
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。
C1 adjective /pəˈnʌltɪmət/

penultimate

倒数第二
Meaning
second to the last in a sequence or series
Example
She finished the penultimate chapter before going to sleep.
她在睡觉前完成了倒数第二章。
C1 verb /dɪˈtɛst/

detest

讨厌
Meaning
To dislike intensely or hate.
Example
I detest waking up early on weekends.
我讨厌在周末早起。
C2 noun /ˌdiːlɛkˈteɪʃən/

delectation

愉悦
Meaning
great pleasure or delight
Example
She read the story aloud for the delectation of her friends.
她大声朗读故事,以供朋友们的愉悦。
C2 adjective /rəˈpeɪ.ʃəs/

rapacious

贪婪
Meaning
having an extreme desire to take things for oneself, greedy
Example
The rapacious landlord raised the rent without reason.
贪婪的房东无缘无故地提高了租金。
C1 verb /kəˈluːd/

collude

勾结
Meaning
To secretly cooperate or conspire with others, often for a deceitful purpose.
Example
The two companies colluded to fix prices in the market.
这两家公司串通起来,操控市场价格。
C1 verb /ˈpʌməl/

pummel

痛打
Meaning
To strike repeatedly with the fists; to beat or hit forcefully.
Example
The boxer pummeled his opponent in the final round.
拳击手在最后一回合痛打了对手。
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。
C1 noun /ˈpɛntəɡən/

pentagon

Meaning
A plane figure with five straight sides and five angles; also refers to the US Department of Defense building.
Example
The Pentagon is one of the most iconic government buildings in the United States.
C2 adjective /ˈbɪliəs/

bilious

胆汁的
Meaning
Relating to bile or an ill-tempered, irritable disposition.
Example
He became bilious after hearing the unfair criticism.
他在听到不公正的批评后变得暴躁。
A2 noun /ˈsteɪʃən/

station

Meaning
a place where a particular service is provided, especially for transportation
Example
We arrived at the station just in time for the train.
C1 noun /læps/

Lapse

暂时失误; 错误;
Meaning
a temporary failure of concentration, memory, or judgment; the termination of a right or privilege
Example
There was a brief lapse in security that allowed the intruder to enter the building.
安全中出现了短暂的失误,导致入侵者能够进入大楼。
B2 adjective /dɪˈziːzd/

Diseased

生病的; 患病的
Meaning
affected by disease; suffering from illness; sick
Example
The diseased tree had to be removed from the garden.
那棵生病的树必须从花园里移除。
B1 adjective /kəmˈbaɪnd/

combined

联合的
Meaning
formed by bringing together separate parts or elements
Example
The combined effort of the team led to success.
团队的共同努力导致了成功。
C1 noun /ɡlɔːs/

Gloss

一层光亮或光滑的表面; 唇部光泽
Meaning
a shiny or lustrous surface finish; a superficially attractive appearance; lip gloss
Example
She applied a clear gloss to her lips to give them a shiny, healthy appearance.
她在嘴唇上涂上透明光泽,让它们看起来光亮健康。
C1 adverb /ˌhɛdˈfɜrst/

headfirst

头朝前
Meaning
With the head leading; in a reckless or hasty manner.
Example
He dived headfirst into the pool.
他头朝前跳入游泳池。
B1 noun ˈsɪs.təmz

systems

系统
Meaning
A set of connected things or parts forming a complex whole.
Example
Effective systems improve productivity.
有效的系统提高了生产力。
B1 noun ˈpɒdkɑːsts

podcasts

播客
Meaning
A digital audio or video file or recording, usually part of a themed series, that can be downloaded from a website to a media player or computer.
Example
Podcasts are great for improving listening.
播客非常适合提高听力。