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A2 noun /ˈpɛpər/

pepper

胡椒
Meaning
a pungent spice obtained from pepper plants, used to flavor food
Example
I like to add pepper to my soup.
我喜欢在我的汤里加胡椒。
C2 noun /ˌeɪd də ˈkæmp/

aide-de-camp

军官，担任高级军官的机密助手
Meaning
A military officer acting as a confidential assistant to a senior officer.
Example
The general was accompanied by his aide-de-camp during the ceremony.
在仪式期间，军官与他的随行军官共同出席。
C2 noun /ˌɪnjuːˈɛndəʊ/

innuendo

暗示
Meaning
An allusive or oblique remark or hint, typically a suggestive or disparaging one.
Example
The manager's innuendo was directed towards his competitor.
经理的暗示是针对他的竞争对手的。
B2 noun /doʊ/

dough

面团
Meaning
a mixture of flour, water, and other ingredients used to make bread or pastries
Example
She kneaded the dough for ten minutes before baking.
她揉了十分钟面团然后烤了它。
A1 verb /sɪŋ/

sing

唱歌
Meaning
to make musical sounds with the voice
Example
She sings beautifully in the choir.
她在合唱团里唱得很美
B2 noun /ˈɔːɡənɪzəm/

organism

有机体
Meaning
a living thing that has an organized structure and can grow and reproduce
Example
Every organism needs water to survive.
每个有机体都需要水才能生存。
C1 verb /ˈstɪɡmətaɪz/

stigmatize

污名化
Meaning
to describe or regard someone as worthy of disgrace or disapproval
Example
People with certain illnesses are often unfairly stigmatized.
患有某些疾病的人常常被不公正地污名化。
C2 noun /ˈæsɪˌteɪt/

acetate

醋酸盐
Meaning
a salt or ester of acetic acid; a synthetic material used in textiles and film
Example
The company produces acetate fibers for clothing.
该公司生产用于服装的醋酸纤维。
B2 adjective /ɪˈlæs.tɪk/

Elastic

弹性
Meaning
able to stretch and return to original shape; flexible; adaptable
Example
The elastic band can stretch and return to its original shape.
弹性带可以拉伸并恢复到原来的形状。
C1 noun /ˈloʊ.kəst/

Locust

蝗虫
Meaning
a large insect that flies in groups and eats crops
Example
The locusts destroyed the entire wheat field.
蝗虫摧毁了整个小麦田。
C1 noun /pərˈveɪər/

purveyor

Meaning
a person or business that supplies goods, services, or information
Example
He is a well-known purveyor of fine wines.
A2 noun /ˈɔr.dər/

Order

命令; 顺序
Meaning
a command or instruction; the arrangement of things following a particular sequence
Example
The teacher gave an order to sit down quietly.
老师下达了安静坐下的命令。
C1 noun dɪˌtɪə.ri.əˈreɪ.ʃən

deterioration

恶化
Meaning
The process of becoming progressively worse; decline in quality, condition, or strength.
Example
Poor maintenance leads to material deterioration.
不良维护导致材料恶化。
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.
B1 noun /ɡæŋ/

gang

团伙
Meaning
An organized group of people, often involved in crime or violence.
Example
The gang was arrested by the police last night.
那个团伙昨晚被警察逮捕了。
C2 noun /pəˈlɛmɪks/

polemics

辩论
Meaning
the art or practice of engaging in controversial debate or dispute
Example
The conference was full of polemics on economic reforms.
会议充满了关于经济改革的辩论。
B2 noun /ˈnæreɪtər/

narrator

叙述者
Meaning
A person who tells the story in a book, play, or film.
Example
The narrator guided the audience through the complex plot.
叙述者引导观众穿越复杂的情节。
C2 noun /ˌkɒntrəpəˈzɪʃən/

contraposition

对立面
Meaning
the act of placing two things in opposition for contrast or comparison
Example
The contraposition of the two theories highlighted their differences.
两种理论的对立面突出了它们的差异。
B2 verb /dɪsˈeɪbl/

disable

禁用
Meaning
to make something unable to function or operate
Example
The technician disabled the alarm system temporarily.
技术人员暂时禁用了报警系统。
B1 adjective /ʌnˈjuː.ʒu.əl/

Unusual

不寻常; 奇怪;
Meaning
not typical; strange; different from what is normal
Example
She wore an unusual dress to the party.
她穿了一件不寻常的衣服去参加派对。
C2 verb /ˈhæloʊ/

hallow

神圣化
Meaning
to honor as holy; to make sacred or greatly respected
Example
The ancient temple was hallowed by centuries of worship.
古老的寺庙因几百年的崇拜而被神圣化。
C1 noun /ɪˈlɛk.trəʊ.laɪts/

electrolytes

电解质
Meaning
Minerals in body fluids that carry an electric charge and are essential for many bodily functions.
Example
Electrolytes help maintain proper fluid balance in the body.
电解质有助于维持体内的液体平衡。
B2 noun /ɪˈlɛktrɪk drɪl/

Electric drill

电动钻孔机
Meaning
A power tool used for drilling holes in various materials
Example
He used an electric drill to make holes in the wall for hanging pictures.
他用电动钻孔机在墙上打孔，用于挂画。
B1 noun /ˈkɛmɪkəl/

chemical

化学物质
Meaning
a substance produced by or used in a chemical process
Example
The factory releases harmful chemicals into the river.
工厂将有害的化学物质排放到河中。
B2 verb /rɪˈkʌvərɪŋ/

recovering

恢复
Meaning
the process of getting better after illness, loss, or difficulty
Example
She is still recovering from the flu.
她还在从流感中恢复。
A1 noun /raɪs/

Rice

米饭
Meaning
a cereal grain that is a staple food in many countries
Example
We eat rice with curry for dinner.
我们晚餐吃咖喱配米饭。
B1 verb /ˌɪntərˈækt/

interact

互动
Meaning
to communicate or work together with someone or something
Example
Students interact with teachers during class discussions.
学生们在课堂讨论中与老师互动。
B2 adjective /prəˈdʌk.tɪv/

Productive

高效的
Meaning
efficient; yielding good results; fruitful
Example
Working from home has made me more productive than ever before.
在家工作让我比以往更高效。
A1 noun /laɪt/

Light

光
Meaning
the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible; electromagnetic radiation of any wavelength
Example
Turn on the light, it's getting dark.
开灯吧，天黑了。
C2 adjective /ˈmiː.di.əl/

medial

内侧
Meaning
Situated in or pertaining to the middle; located toward the midline of the body or structure.
Example
The medial side of the knee is more prone to injury.
膝盖的内侧更容易受伤。
C2 noun /ˈlɪθəˌɡræf/

lithograph

石版画 (石头印刷)
Meaning
a print made by lithography, often artistic
Example
The museum displayed a rare lithograph from the 19th century.
博物馆展示了一幅19世纪的稀有石版画。
C2 noun /ɪnˌtɜːrpəˈleɪʃən/

interpolation

插值
Meaning
The act of inserting something into a text or estimating values within a sequence of data.
Example
The scientist used interpolation to predict the missing data points.
科学家使用插值法来预测缺失的数据点。
C1 noun /ɪnˈdʌstriəsnəs/

industriousness

勤奋
Meaning
The quality of being hardworking and diligent.
Example
His industriousness earned him a promotion at work.
他的勤奋为他在工作中赢得了晋升。
C2 noun /ɪnˈsɪpiəns/

incipience

开始
Meaning
the beginning or initial stage of something
Example
The project was still in its incipience when funding was approved.
当资金获得批准时，项目仍处于其开始阶段。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈʃeɪkən/

Unshaken

坚定不移; 坚固
Meaning
not disturbed or affected; firm and steady; unwavering
Example
Her faith remained unshaken despite all the challenges.
尽管面临所有挑战，她的信念依然坚定不移。
C1 noun /rɪˈkɒnɪsəns/

reconnaissance

侦察
Meaning
A survey or exploration, especially for military or strategic purposes.
Example
The soldiers conducted a reconnaissance of the enemy camp.
士兵们进行了敌营的侦察。
C2 noun /ˌpænəˈdʒɪrɪk/

panegyric

赞美诗, 颂辞
Meaning
a formal speech or piece of writing in praise of someone or something
Example
The author wrote a panegyric on the bravery of the soldiers.
作者写了一篇关于士兵英勇的潘尼吉里克。
C2 noun /ˌmænjəˈmɪʃən/

manumission

奴隶解放
Meaning
The act of a slave owner freeing their slaves.
Example
The manumission of the slaves marked a turning point in history.
奴隶的解放标志着历史的转折点。
B2 verb ˈstɪmjəleɪt

stimulate

刺激
Meaning
To encourage or promote the development or growth of something
Example
Proper sunlight stimulates plant growth.
适当的阳光刺激植物生长。
C2 adjective /ˈbʌksəm/

buxom

丰满且迷人的女性
Meaning
Plump, with a full figure and often large-breasted, especially used to describe women.
Example
The actress was described as a cheerful and buxom woman.
这位女演员被描述为一个快乐且丰满的女性。
C1 noun /ʌnkənˈsɜːrn/

Unconcern

漠不关心
Meaning
lack of worry or interest; indifference
Example
She showed complete unconcern about the criticism.
她对批评表现出了完全的漠不关心。
A2 adjective /maɪˈnuːt/

Minute

极小的; 微小的; 详细的; 精确的
Meaning
extremely small; tiny; detailed; precise
Example
The scientist examined minute details under the microscope.
科学家在显微镜下检查了微小的细节。
C1 verb /ʌpˈruːt/

uproot

拔除
Meaning
To pull something out of the ground; to remove or displace completely.
Example
They uprooted the old tree from the garden.
他们从花园里把老树拔了出来。
B1 verb/noun /haɪk/

hike

Meaning
To take a long walk in the countryside or mountains; also to increase suddenly (prices, rates, etc.).
Example
We decided to hike in the hills this weekend.
C1 noun /ˈek.stə.si/

Ecstasy

极乐
Meaning
an overwhelming feeling of great happiness or joyful excitement
Example
She was in complete ecstasy when she heard the good news.
她听到好消息时完全陷入了极乐。
B2 adjective /ɪˈkwɪv.ə.lənt/

Equivalent

等价的; 相等的
Meaning
equal in value, amount, function, or meaning; having the same effect or result
Example
This amount is equivalent to ten dollars.
这个金额等于十美元。
B2 noun kəˈmɪʃ.ən

commission

委员会
Meaning
An official group of people entrusted by a government with a particular function.
Example
The commission recommends constitutional reforms.
委员会建议进行宪法改革。
B2 adjective /pəˈzes.ɪv/

Possessive

幸福
Meaning
showing a desire to own or control something; unwilling to share; jealously protective
Example
He is very possessive about his car.
当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
A2 noun /waɪn/

wine

酒
Meaning
an alcoholic drink made from fermented grapes or other fruits
Example
They served a glass of red wine at the dinner.
他们在晚餐时提供了一杯红酒。
B2 verb /stɜːr/

stir

搅拌
Meaning
to mix or move something in a circular motion, especially in liquid
Example
She stirred the soup to make sure it didn't burn.
她搅拌汤，以确保它不会烧焦。
B2 noun /pəˈræmɪtər/

parameter

参数
Meaning
a limit, boundary, or measurable factor that defines or determines something
Example
We need to set clear parameters for this project.
我们需要为这个项目设定明确的参数。
C1 verb /ɡoʊd/

goad

挑衅
Meaning
to provoke, annoy, or urge someone to take action
Example
He tried to goad his opponent into making a mistake.
他试图激怒对手让他犯错。
B2 adjective /kənˈdʒɛstɪd/

congested

拥堵
Meaning
Blocked up with too much traffic or crowding.
Example
The road was congested during rush hour.
在高峰时段，路上非常拥堵。
C2 noun /ˈbæn.jən/

Banian

背心
Meaning
a sleeveless undergarment worn next to the skin; vest
Example
He put on a cotton banian under his shirt.
他穿了一件棉质巴尼安在衬衫下。
B1 adjective /ʌnˈwɒn.tɪd/

Unwanted

不受欢迎的
Meaning
not desired or welcome; not wanted
Example
He felt like an unwanted guest at the meeting.
他在会议上觉得自己像个不受欢迎的客人。
C1 adjective /həˈred.ɪ.ter.i/

Hereditary

遗传的; 从祖先传承
Meaning
passed down through family genes; inherited from ancestors
Example
The hereditary disease was passed down through generations.
遗传性疾病通过几代人传递。
B2 noun /tɒŋz/

Tongs

夹子
Meaning
a tool consisting of two movable arms that are joined at one end, used for picking up and holding things
Example
Use the tongs to pick up the hot pieces of meat from the grill.
使用夹子从烤架上取下热肉块。
B2 noun /ɡrɪp/

Grip

牢牢把握；握住；把手或抓手
Meaning
a firm hold or grasp; the power of holding something firmly; a handle or handhold
Example
The rock climber lost his grip and fell several feet before the safety rope caught him.
攀岩者失去握住，掉了好几英尺，直到安全绳把他抓住。
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。
B2 noun ˈtempəreri ˈsetlmənts

temporary settlements

临时定居点
Meaning
Short-term or provisional housing or living arrangements.
Example
Temporary settlements will aid lunar exploration.
临时定居点将有助于月球探索。
C2 adjective /ˈdʒɪg.ərd/

Jiggered

惊讶; 震惊;
Meaning
surprised or astonished; confused or puzzled
Example
I'll be jiggered if I know what happened here.
如果我知道这里发生了什么，我会感到惊讶。
C1 noun /ˈheɪvən/

haven

避风港
Meaning
a safe place or shelter
Example
The library became a haven for students during exams.
图书馆在考试期间成为了学生们的避风港。
C1 noun /ˈprɒk.tər/

proctor

监考员
Meaning
a person who supervises students during an examination
Example
The proctor reminded students to keep their phones switched off.
监考员提醒学生关闭手机。
A1 noun /ˈnʌmbər/

number

号码
Meaning
a mathematical value used to count, measure, or label
Example
She gave me her phone number.
她给了我她的电话号码。
B2 verb /ɪnˈtriːɡ/

intrigue

引起兴趣
Meaning
to arouse curiosity or interest; to make someone fascinated
Example
The mystery novel will intrigue any reader.
神秘小说将引起任何读者的兴趣。
A2 noun /ˈnɒl.ɪdʒ/

knowledge

知识
Meaning
Facts, information, and skills acquired through experience or education.
Example
Knowledge of the universe is expanding through research.
宇宙的知识正在通过研究不断扩展。
C1 adjective /ɪˈvæljʊətɪv/

evaluative

评估的
Meaning
Relating to or involving evaluation or assessment.
Example
The evaluative phase of the project involves assessing its success.
项目的评估阶段包括评估其成功。
A2 noun /ˈkʌm.pə.ni/

company

公司
Meaning
a business organization; the presence of other people
Example
She started her own company to sell handmade products.
她开设了自己的公司来销售手工制作的产品。
B1 adjective /ɪkˈstrɔːr.dɪ.nər.i/

Extraordinary

非凡的; 卓越的;
Meaning
very unusual; remarkable; going beyond what is normal or expected
Example
The magician's performance was extraordinary and left everyone amazed.
魔术师的表演非常不寻常，令所有人都感到惊讶
C2 adjective /fəˈlɪsɪtəs/

felicitous

恰当的, 合适的或令人愉快的; 由好运或幸福标志
Meaning
well-chosen, appropriate, or pleasing; marked by good fortune or happiness
Example
She made a felicitous remark that lightened the mood.
她做了一个恰到好处的评论，使气氛轻松了。
C2 verb /ɪnˈtwaɪn/

entwine

缠绕
Meaning
to twist or wind together; to become closely connected or involved
Example
The vines entwine around the old fence.
藤蔓绕过老围栏。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈkwɪzɪtɪv/

inquisitive

好奇的
Meaning
Curious or eager to learn and ask questions.
Example
The inquisitive child asked endless questions about the stars.
那个好奇的孩子问了关于星星无数的问题。
B2 noun /kroʊ/

Crow

乌鸦
Meaning
a large black bird known for its intelligence and harsh call
Example
The crow cawed loudly from the tree branch.
乌鸦从树枝上大声地叫。
C1 adjective ɪˌɡæl.ɪˈteə.ri.ən

egalitarian

平等主义
Meaning
Believing in or based on the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities.
Example
The new law promotes an egalitarian society.
新法律促进了平等主义社会的发展。
C1 adjective /ɪˈnæmərd/

enamored

着迷
Meaning
filled with love or admiration
Example
He became enamored with classical music after attending the concert.
他在参加音乐会后爱上了古典音乐。
C1 adjective/adverb /əˈmɪs/

amiss

错误的
Meaning
Not quite right; inappropriate or out of place.
Example
Something seems amiss with the car's engine.
汽车的引擎似乎有些错误。
C2 noun /ˈdʌlərd/

dullard

傻瓜
Meaning
a slow or stupid person
Example
He was considered a dullard by his classmates.
他被同学们视为傻瓜。
B2 noun /ˈklaɪ.mæks/

Climax

高潮
Meaning
the most intense, exciting, or important point of something; the highest or most intense point in a process
Example
The movie reached its climax during the final battle scene.
电影在最后的战斗场面中达到了高潮。
A1 adjective /bɛst/

best

最好
Meaning
Of the highest quality, excellence, or standing.
Example
She is the best student in the class.
她是班里最好的学生。
A1 verb /spend/

spend

花费
Meaning
to use money to buy something; to pass time
Example
I spend too much money on books.
我在书籍上花了太多钱。
C2 noun /ˈɡlæsi fɪʃ/

Glassy fish

玻璃鱼
Meaning
a transparent freshwater fish with a glassy appearance, popular in aquariums
Example
The glassy fish is known for its transparent body and peaceful nature.
玻璃鱼以其透明的身体和温和的性格而闻名。
A1 modal verb /kʊd/

could

可以
Meaning
Used to indicate possibility, ability, or permission in the past or as a polite suggestion.
Example
He could swim when he was a child.
他小时候可以游泳。
C2 noun /friːz/

frieze

浮雕带
Meaning
a decorative horizontal band, often sculpted or painted, usually on a wall near the ceiling
Example
The frieze above the entrance depicts scenes from ancient mythology.
入口上方的浮雕带描绘了古代神话中的场景。
C2 verb /rɪˈmɒnstreɪt/

remonstrate

抗议
Meaning
To make a forceful protest or objection.
Example
Citizens remonstrated against the new tax policy.
公民们抗议新税政策。
C2 adjective /ˌaɪsəʊˈθɜːrməl/

isothermal

等温
Meaning
Having or maintaining equal or constant temperature.
Example
The experiment was conducted under isothermal conditions.
实验在等温条件下进行。
B2 noun /ˈhɑːrd.ʃɪp/

Hardship

困境，痛苦
Meaning
severe suffering or privation; difficulty or distress
Example
Despite facing many hardships during the war, the family remained united and hopeful.
尽管在战争期间经历了许多困难，家庭依然保持团结和希望。
B2 noun /fɪˈzɪʃən/

physician

医生
Meaning
a person qualified to practice medicine; a doctor
Example
The physician prescribed some medicine to treat the condition.
医生开了一些药物来治疗这种病情。
C1 noun /ˌænəsˈθetɪk/

anesthetic

麻醉剂
Meaning
A substance that causes loss of sensation or consciousness, especially used during surgery.
Example
The doctor administered a local anesthetic before stitching the wound.
医生在缝合伤口之前使用了局部麻醉剂。
B2 noun /traʊt/

Trout

鳟鱼
Meaning
a freshwater fish species known for its delicate flavor and often found in cold, clear waters
Example
Rainbow trout is popular among anglers for sport fishing.
虹鳟鱼在运动钓鱼者中很受欢迎。
C1 noun koʊˈhisɪv ˈjunɪts

cohesive units

凝聚的单元
Meaning
Groups or organizations that work together as unified wholes, with members closely bound together.
Example
Early humans formed cohesive units for survival.
早期人类为了生存，形成了凝聚的单元。
C2 verb /dɪˈfreɪ/

defray

支付费用
Meaning
to provide money to pay the costs of something
Example
The grant will help defray the cost of education.
这笔补助将帮助支付教育费用。
C2 noun /ˈvoʊtəri/

votary

信徒
Meaning
A devoted follower or admirer of someone or something.
Example
He is a votary of classical music and attends every concert.
他是古典音乐的信徒，每场音乐会都会参加。
B2 verb /kɜːrb/

curb

抑制 / 控制
Meaning
to restrain, control, or limit something
Example
The government took steps to curb inflation.
政府采取了措施来遏制通货膨胀。
B2 adjective /rɪˈflektɪv/

Reflective

反射的; 沉思的; 能反射光或图像
Meaning
thoughtful; contemplative; able to reflect light or images
Example
After the meeting, he was in a reflective mood.
会议后，他处于沉思的状态。
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈdjuːsəbl/

irreducible

不可约的
Meaning
impossible to reduce or simplify further
Example
The fraction 3/7 is irreducible.
分数 3/7 是不可约的。
C1 noun /ˈiːɡətɪst/

egotist

自恋者
Meaning
A person who is excessively self-centered or talks too much about themselves.
Example
The egotist dominated the conversation by talking only about his own achievements.
这个自恋者在谈话中只谈论自己的成就。
B1 noun /pɜːrl/

Pearl

珍珠
Meaning
a hard, lustrous object produced within the soft tissue of a shelled mollusk; used in jewelry
Example
She wore a beautiful pearl necklace to the wedding.
她在婚礼上戴着一条美丽的珍珠项链。
C2 adjective /ˈfæð.əm.ləs/

fathomless

无法理解或测量的; 非常深
Meaning
impossible to understand or measure; very deep
Example
The ocean seemed fathomless as it stretched to the horizon.
海洋看起来是无法测量的，因为它一直延伸到地平线。
B1 adjective /ˈɪrɪteɪtɪŋ/

irritating

烦人的
Meaning
causing annoyance, impatience, or mild anger
Example
The constant noise from the street is extremely irritating.
街道上传来的持续噪音非常烦人。
C2 noun /naɪt ˈdʒæz.mɪn/

Night-jesmine

夜茉莉
Meaning
a fragrant flowering tree that blooms at night with small white flowers
Example
The night-jasmine tree blooms only after sunset with its tiny white flowers.
夜茉莉树只在日落后开出它的小白花。
B2 adjective /ˈhelp.ləs/

Helpless

无助的; 虚弱的; 易受伤的
Meaning
unable to defend oneself or act without help; powerless; vulnerable
Example
The child felt helpless when lost in the crowded market.
当孩子在拥挤的市场中迷路时，他感到无助。
C1 noun ˈredʒ.ɪ.strɑːr

registrar

注册员
Meaning
An official responsible for keeping records or registers.
Example
The registrar oversees all administrative tasks.
注册员负责所有行政任务的监督。
C2 noun /ˈkɒŋ.kɔː.dæt/

concordat

教廷协议
Meaning
An agreement or treaty, especially between the Vatican and a secular government.
Example
The concordat established the rights of the church within the country.
教廷协议确立了教会在该国的权利。
A1 noun/verb /fɪlm/

film

电影
Meaning
a motion picture or movie; or to record on camera
Example
They watched a film together on the weekend.
他们在周末一起观看了一部电影。
C2 noun /ˈdɛrɪk/

derrick

钻井塔
Meaning
A framework or tower used for supporting a crane, especially for oil drilling or lifting heavy loads.
Example
The workers assembled a derrick at the oil drilling site.
工人们在石油钻井现场组装了一座钻井塔。
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。
C2 noun /ˌviːələnsɛloʊ/

violoncello

大提琴
Meaning
The full name of the cello, a large string instrument played with a bow and held between the knees.
Example
He practiced the violoncello for hours each day.
他每天练习大提琴好几个小时。
A2 adjective /ˈpiːs.fəl/

Peaceful

宁静
Meaning
free from disturbance; calm and quiet; not involving war or violence
Example
The garden is a peaceful place to relax.
花园是一个宁静的地方，可以放松。
B2 noun /ˈhedʒhɒɡ/

Hedge-hog

刺猬
Meaning
a small mammal with a spiny coat that can roll into a ball for defense
Example
The hedgehog rolled into a ball when it felt threatened.
当刺猬感到威胁时，它滚成一团。
C1 noun /kəˈmɪtl̩/

committal

监禁 / 扣押
Meaning
The action of sending a person to prison or a mental hospital; also the act of committing something to a particular place.
Example
The judge ordered the committal of the accused to custody.
法官命令将被告送入拘留。
A1 interjection;noun /ɡʊdˈbaɪ/

goodbye

再见
Meaning
a polite expression used when leaving or ending a conversation; the act of parting
Example
She waved and said goodbye before leaving the station.
她在离开车站前挥手说了再见。
B1 noun /ˈkrɪtɪˌsɪzəm/

criticism

批评
Meaning
The expression of disapproval or judgment of the merits of something
Example
The new policy has faced a lot of criticism from the public.
新政策面临来自公众的批评。
B2 noun /ˈpetəl/

Petal

花瓣
Meaning
One of the colored segments of a flower that forms the corolla
Example
Each petal of the daisy was white with a yellow center.
雏菊的每一片花瓣都是白色的，中央是黄色的。
C1 adjective /ˈkwɑː.rəl.səm/

Quarrelsome

好争斗的；好争论的；爱吵架的
Meaning
given to arguing and fighting; argumentative and confrontational
Example
His quarrelsome nature makes it difficult to work with him.
他好争斗的性格使得与他共事变得困难。
A2 noun /klaʊd/

Cloud

云
Meaning
a visible mass of condensed water vapour floating in the atmosphere above the ground
Example
Dark clouds gathered before the storm.
暴风雨前，黑云聚集。
C2 verb /ˈærəˌɡeɪt/

arrogate

不正当地索取
Meaning
To claim or take something without justification.
Example
The dictator arrogated all powers to himself.
独裁者不正当地把所有权力据为己有。
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。
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 noun /fɪˈnɑːleɪ/

finale

结尾
Meaning
the last part or conclusion of a performance, event, or series
Example
The concert ended with a spectacular finale.
音乐会以一个壮观的菲纳尔结束。
B2 noun, verb /əˈsɔːlt/

assault

攻击
Meaning
a physical attack or to attack someone violently
Example
He was charged with assault after the fight.
他在打斗后因袭击被指控。
C2 noun /ˈdʌblɪt/

doublet

双件外套 / 紧身夹克
Meaning
a close-fitting jacket worn by men in the Renaissance; also, a pair of similar things
Example
The actor wore a velvet doublet for the Shakespearean play.
演员为莎士比亚的戏剧穿了一件天鹅绒的达布雷特。