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C1 verb /ˈpɜːrkəleɪt/

percolate

Meaning
To filter gradually through a porous surface or substance; to spread slowly.
Example
The rainwater percolated through the soil into the groundwater.
C2 noun /maɪˈkrɒmɪtər/

micrometer

千分尺
Meaning
A device used for measuring small distances with great accuracy.
Example
The engineer used a micrometer to measure the thickness of the wire.
工程师使用了一个微米尺来测量电线的厚度。
B2 noun /ˈspɛk.tə.kəl/

spectacle

景象
Meaning
An impressive display or performance for viewers.
Example
The fireworks created a breathtaking spectacle in the night sky.
烟花在夜空中创造了一个惊人的景象。
C1 verb /blɛər/

blare

发出响亮的声音
Meaning
to make a loud, harsh sound
Example
The car horns blared all night.
汽车的喇叭整夜都在响。
C1 noun /ˌrɛs.ɪˈprɒs.ɪ.ti/

reciprocity

为了共同利益与他人交换物品的做法
Meaning
The practice of exchanging things with others for mutual benefit.
Example
Business relationships thrive on reciprocity.
商业关系依赖于互惠。
B2 verb /səˈspɛnd/

suspend

暂停
Meaning
To temporarily stop something from being active or valid.
Example
The company decided to suspend his membership.
公司决定暂停他的会员资格。
C2 noun /ˈsɛpəlkər/

sepulcher

墓室
Meaning
A small room or monument, cut in rock or built of stone, in which a dead person is buried.
Example
The ancient king was laid to rest in a grand sepulcher.
古代国王被安葬在一个宏伟的墓室中。
C1 verb/noun /ˈkwɪbəl/

quibble

Meaning
To argue or raise objections about a trivial matter; a petty objection.
Example
They quibbled over who should pay the bill.
B2 noun /'ræd.ɪʃ/

Radish

小萝卜
Meaning
a small pungent edible root vegetable with white or red skin
Example
The farmer harvested fresh radishes from the garden.
农民从花园里收获了新鲜的小萝卜。
B2 adjective /əˈbjuːsɪv/

abusive

侮辱性的 / 造成身体或口头伤害
Meaning
extremely offensive or insulting; involving physical or verbal harm
Example
She left her job because of her abusive boss.
她因为她那位虐待的老板而离开了工作。
C1 verb /ˈɡrætɪfaɪ/

gratify

使满足,使高兴
Meaning
to give pleasure or satisfaction to someone
Example
It gratified him to know his work was appreciated.
知道自己的工作被欣赏,他感到满足。
C2 noun /ˌɪnvəˈlɪdɪti/

invalidity

无效性
Meaning
the state of being invalid, legally void, or lacking force or validity
Example
The court ruled that the contract suffered from invalidity.
法院裁定该合同存在无效性。
C1 adjective /dɪsˈkwaɪətɪŋ/

disquieting

令人不安
Meaning
Causing worry, unease, or anxiety.
Example
The news report was deeply disquieting to the public.
新闻报道对公众来说是深感不安的。
C2 verb /prəˈpɪʃieɪt/

propitiate

安抚
Meaning
to win or regain the favor of someone by doing something that pleases them
Example
He offered gifts to propitiate the angry gods.
他提供礼物来安抚愤怒的神明。
B2 noun /ˈes.əns/

Essence

本质
Meaning
the intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something
Example
The essence of good teaching is the ability to inspire students.
优秀教学的本质是能够激励学生。
A1 determiner/pronoun /əˈnʌðər/

another

另一个
Meaning
one more person or thing of the same type
Example
Can I have another cup of tea?
我可以再来一杯茶吗?
C1 noun /wɪm/

whim

一时兴起
Meaning
a sudden or unpredictable idea, desire, or decision
Example
She bought the dress on a whim.
她一时兴起买了那条裙子。
B2 noun /məˈskiː.toʊ net/

Mosquito-net

蚊帐
Meaning
a fine mesh fabric used to cover beds or windows to keep mosquitoes and other insects out
Example
We use a mosquito net to protect ourselves from insect bites.
我们使用蚊帐来保护自己,防止被虫子叮咬。
B2 adjective /trɪm/

Trim

整洁有序; 苗条且健康
Meaning
neat and orderly in appearance; slim and fit
Example
She keeps her garden very trim and tidy.
她保持花园非常整洁有序。
B2 verb /dɪˈskrɪmɪˌneɪt/

discriminate

Meaning
To treat someone unfairly based on race, gender, or other differences; or to recognize a distinction.
Example
The law prohibits employers from discriminating against women.
C2 noun /traɪˈʌmvɪər/

triumvir

三头统治者
Meaning
One of a group of three men holding power in ancient Rome.
Example
Caesar was a triumvir in the first Roman triumvirate.
凯撒是第一罗马三巨头中的一员。
C1 noun /stɪˈlɛtoʊ/

stiletto

细高跟鞋 / 匕首
Meaning
A small, thin, high-heeled shoe or a dagger with a slender blade.
Example
She wore elegant stiletto heels to the party.
她穿着优雅的细高跟鞋去参加派对。
C2 noun /ɪˈluːmɪnənt/

illuminant

光源
Meaning
A substance or device that produces light.
Example
The lamp acted as an illuminant in the dark cave.
这盏灯在黑暗的洞穴中充当了光源。
C1 adjective /əˈdɛpt/

adept

熟练
Meaning
Very skilled or proficient at something.
Example
She is adept at solving complex mathematical problems.
她擅长解决复杂的数学问题。
C1 noun /diːˈkrɪp.ʃən/

decryption

解密
Meaning
The process of converting encrypted data back into its original form so it can be understood.
Example
Hackers attempted decryption of classified data.
黑客试图解密机密数据。
C1 adjective əsˈtjuːt

astute

敏锐的或精明的
Meaning
Having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.
Example
His astute observations helped solve the complex problem.
他的敏锐观察帮助解决了复杂的问题。
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。
C2 noun /əˈvɪdəti/

avidity

热情
Meaning
extreme eagerness or enthusiasm
Example
He accepted the offer with avidity.
他带着热情接受了这个提议。
B2 noun /ɔːˈræŋ.ʊˌtæŋ/

Orang-Outang

猩猩
Meaning
a large arboreal ape with long reddish hair, long arms, and hooked hands and feet, native to Borneo and Sumatra
Example
The orangutan swings gracefully through the forest canopy.
猩猩优雅地穿越森林的树冠。
B2 noun /rɪˈstreɪnt/

Restraint

克制; 自我控制
Meaning
the action of keeping someone or something under control; self-control
Example
She showed great restraint in not responding to the criticism.
她在不回应批评时表现出极大的克制。
C1 verb /blæntʃ/

blanch

变得苍白
Meaning
to turn pale from shock, fear, or to briefly boil food to remove skin or prepare it
Example
She blanched at the sight of blood.
她看到血后吓得脸色苍白。
C2 noun /ˈsʌfrədʒɪst/

suffragist

妇女参政权运动者
Meaning
a person advocating the extension of suffrage, especially to women
Example
The suffragists organized rallies to demand voting rights for women.
妇女参政权运动者组织了集会,要求为女性争取投票权。
C2 noun /dɪsˈdʒʌŋkʃən/

disjunction

分裂
Meaning
A lack of connection between things; separation or disunity.
Example
There is a clear disjunction between theory and practice.
理论与实践之间存在明显的分裂。
A2 adjective /kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/

confusing

令人困惑的
Meaning
causing someone to be unable to think clearly or understand; difficult to comprehend
Example
The instructions were confusing and hard to follow.
这些说明令人困惑,很难遵循。
C2 adjective /ˈfraɪəbl/

friable

脆弱
Meaning
Easily crumbled or reduced to powder.
Example
The old brick wall was friable and broke apart at a touch.
那堵老砖墙是脆弱的,轻轻一碰就破裂了。
B2 noun /ˌɔː.ri.enˈteɪ.ʃən/

orientation

定向
Meaning
the process of becoming familiar with a new situation or environment
Example
The company provides an orientation for all new employees.
公司为所有新员工提供定向培训。
B2 adjective ˌkɒntrəˈdɪktəri

contradictory

矛盾的
Meaning
Mutually opposed or inconsistent; containing elements that oppose each other.
Example
Their views on education are contradictory.
他们关于教育的观点是矛盾的。
C1 noun /rɪˈmɪʃən/

remission

Meaning
A temporary or permanent decrease or disappearance of disease symptoms; forgiveness of sins or debts.
Example
The patient’s cancer is in remission after the treatment.
C1 adverb /ˈhɛdˌlɔŋ/

headlong

全速前进
Meaning
With the head leading; in a rush or without thinking.
Example
She rushed headlong into the new project.
她全速前进地投入了新的项目。
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。
C1 adjective /ˌɪn.səbˈstæn.ʃəl/

insubstantial

不实的
Meaning
Lacking strength, substance, or solidity.
Example
The evidence provided was insubstantial and unconvincing.
提供的证据是不实的且令人信服。
B2 noun /skɑːr/

Scar

疤痕
Meaning
a mark left on the skin after a wound has healed; lasting emotional damage
Example
The accident left a permanent scar on his forehead.
事故在他额头上留下了永久的伤疤。
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。
B2 noun /eɪk/

Ache

疼痛
Meaning
a continuous or prolonged dull pain in a part of one's body
Example
He had a terrible headache after working late.
他在工作到很晚后感到剧烈的头痛。
A2 verb /ˈmænɪdʒ/

manage

管理
Meaning
to control or organize something; to succeed in doing something difficult
Example
He manages a team of twenty employees effectively.
他有效地管理着二十名员工。
B2 noun /ˈsʌb.sɪ.di/

subsidy

补贴
Meaning
Financial assistance provided by government to reduce costs of goods or services.
Example
The government provides a fuel subsidy to control prices.
政府提供燃料补贴以控制价格。
C2 noun /ˈɜːrtʃɪn/

urchin

街头小孩
Meaning
a mischievous or poorly dressed child, often from the streets
Example
The ragged urchins played by the riverbank.
那些穿着破烂的街头小孩在河边玩耍。
B2 noun /ˈkɒntræktər/

contractor

承包商
Meaning
a person or company that agrees to provide materials or labor to perform a service or do a job
Example
The contractor completed the building project on time.
承包商按时完成了建筑项目。
B1 noun ˌɪnspɪˈreɪʃən

inspiration

灵感
Meaning
The process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, especially to do something creative.
Example
His journey to success became an inspiration for many.
他的成功之路成为了许多人的灵感。
C1 noun /ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəˌbɪləti/

unpredictability

不可预测性
Meaning
The quality of being impossible to predict or anticipate.
Example
The unpredictability of the weather made the trip uncertain.
天气的不可预测性使得旅行充满不确定性。
C1 verb /dɪsˈpærɪdʒ/

disparage

Meaning
to criticize someone or something in a way that shows a lack of respect
Example
It is unfair to disparage people for their opinions.
C1 adjective /ˈnæs.ənt/

nascent

初生的
Meaning
Emerging, developing, or in the early stages of formation
Example
The nascent technology is revolutionizing industries.
初生的技术正在革命化各行各业。
A1 adjective /taɪəd/

Tired

疲倦
Meaning
feeling exhausted; in need of sleep or rest
Example
I am too tired to continue working.
我太累了,不能继续工作。
C1 noun /ɪnˈdʒʌŋkʃən/

injunction

禁令
Meaning
A judicial order restraining a person from an action or compelling a certain act.
Example
The court issued an injunction to stop the company from polluting the river.
法院发布了一项禁令,阻止公司污染河流。
C1 verb /skɔːrtʃ/

scorch

烧焦
Meaning
to burn the surface of something slightly
Example
The fire scorched the walls of the building.
火焰烧焦了建筑物的墙壁。
B1 noun /bʌn/

Bun

小圆包
Meaning
a small round bread roll, often sweet
Example
I bought fresh buns from the bakery this morning.
我今天早上从面包店买了新鲜的小圆包。
C1 adjective /ˈdaʊ.ər/

dour

严厉
Meaning
relentlessly severe, stern, or gloomy in manner or appearance
Example
His dour expression made the meeting uncomfortable.
他严厉的表情让会议变得不舒服。
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。
B2 noun /ˈhæb.ɪ.tæt/

habitat

栖息地
Meaning
The natural environment where an organism lives and meets its needs.
Example
The polar bear's natural habitat is the Arctic region.
北极熊的自然栖息地是北极地区。
C2 noun /ˈfaɪər.brænd/

firebrand

煽动者
Meaning
a person who is passionate about a cause, often inciting change or action
Example
The activist was a true firebrand, inspiring everyone around him to join the protest.
这位活动家是真正的煽动者,激励着周围的每个人参加抗议。
C2 noun /wɛlp/

whelp

小狗
Meaning
a young offspring of a dog or other carnivorous mammal; sometimes used to mean an impudent young person
Example
The farmer found a wolf whelp hiding near the barn.
农民在谷仓附近发现了一只藏起来的狼崽。
C1 verb /nɪˈɡeɪt/

negate

Meaning
To cancel out or make ineffective; to deny the truth of something.
Example
The new evidence will negate the claims made earlier.
B1 verb /dɪˈnaɪ/

deny

否认
Meaning
to refuse to accept or admit something; to declare something untrue
Example
He denied stealing the money.
他否认偷了钱。
C1 adverb /ˈvaɪtəli/

vitally

至关重要地
Meaning
in an extremely important or essential way; in a manner relating to life or vitality
Example
Access to clean water is vitally important for public health.
获得清洁的水对公共健康至关重要。
B1 noun /ləˈbɔːr.ə.tɔːr.i/

Laboratory (Lab)

实验室
Meaning
a room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching
Example
The scientists conducted their experiments in the well-equipped laboratory.
科学家们在设备齐全的实验室中进行了实验。
C2 noun /ˈhæk.ni ˈkær.ɪdʒ/

Hackney carriage

出租车
Meaning
A taxi; a car licensed to carry passengers for hire
Example
I called a hackney carriage to get to the airport.
我叫了一辆出租车去机场。
C1 noun /ˈbaɪ.lɔː/

by-law

地方性法规
Meaning
A rule made by a company, organization, or local authority to control the actions of its members.
Example
The city council passed a new by-law regulating street vendors.
市议会通过了一项新的地方法规,规范街头小贩。
B2 noun /ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊərɪti/

insecurity

不安全感
Meaning
lack of confidence or assurance; a state of uncertainty or vulnerability
Example
Her insecurity made her doubt her abilities despite her experience.
她的不安全感让她怀疑自己的能力。
B2 noun /ˈtɒnɪk/

tonic

补药
Meaning
a medicine or drink that restores or refreshes health and energy
Example
A glass of lemonade was the perfect tonic on a hot day.
在炎热的日子里,一杯柠檬水是完美的补药。
B2 noun noʊˈbel praɪz

Nobel Prize

诺贝尔奖
Meaning
Any of six international prizes awarded annually for outstanding work in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature, economics, and the promotion of peace.
Example
Nobel Prize recognition evaded Bose's contributions.
诺贝尔奖的认可未能体现博斯的贡献。
C1 noun əˈpreɪ.zəl

appraisal

评估
Meaning
An assessment or evaluation of performance or quality.
Example
The annual appraisal determines salary increments.
年度评估决定薪资增幅。
C1 adverb /ˈæm.ɪ.kə.bli/

Amicably

友好地
Meaning
in a friendly way without anger or resentment
Example
The divorce was settled amicably between both parties.
离婚在双方之间友好地解决了。
B1 noun /braɪd/

Bride

新娘
Meaning
a woman on her wedding day or just before and after the event
Example
The beautiful bride walked down the aisle in her white wedding dress.
美丽的新娘穿着她的白色婚纱走过过道。
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 verb ˌæs.ɚˈteɪn

ascertain

核实
Meaning
To find out or discover something with certainty; to verify.
Example
The police tried to ascertain the cause of the accident.
警方试图核实事故的原因。
A1 verb/noun /dæns/

dance

幸福
Meaning
to move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps
Example
They danced all night at the wedding.
她收到奖项时无法隐藏自己的幸福。
C1 noun /dɪˈfɛkʃən/

defection

叛变
Meaning
The act of abandoning one’s country, cause, or group in favor of another.
Example
The politician’s defection shocked his supporters.
这位政治家的叛变让他的支持者感到震惊。
C1 adjective /prɪˈzʌmp.tʃu.əs/

presumptuous

自负的
Meaning
Overconfident, rude, or taking liberties without permission.
Example
It was presumptuous of him to make that decision without consulting others.
他在没有征求他人意见的情况下做出决定,显得非常自负。
B2 verb /ˈʃɔːrtn/

shorten

缩短
Meaning
To make something shorter in length, duration, or extent
Example
She decided to shorten her speech to fit the time limit.
她决定缩短她的演讲以符合时间限制。
C1 noun /ˈɛdɪfɪs/

edifice

大楼
Meaning
A large, impressive building or structure.
Example
The museum is an impressive edifice in the city center.
博物馆是市中心一座令人印象深刻的大楼。
C2 adjective /ɛkˈstrɪnzɪk/

extrinsic

外在
Meaning
Not part of the essential nature of someone or something; coming from outside.
Example
His motivation was largely extrinsic, driven by rewards and recognition.
他的动力主要是外在的,受到奖励和认可的驱动。
A2 noun /ˈfɪʃ.ər.mən/

Fisherman

渔夫
Meaning
a person who catches fish as a job or hobby
Example
The fisherman caught three large fish in the river today.
渔夫今天在河里抓住了三条大鱼。
C1 adjective /səˈtɪrɪkəl/

satirical

讽刺的
Meaning
containing or using satire to criticize or mock
Example
The satirical cartoon mocked the government's new policy.
讽刺漫画嘲笑了政府的新政策。
C1 noun /næk/

knack

天赋
Meaning
a natural skill or ability; a special talent for doing something easily
Example
She has a knack for making people feel comfortable.
她有一种让人们感到舒适的天赋。
C1 noun /ɪˈmiːdiəsi/

immediacy

即时性, 紧迫感
Meaning
The quality of bringing one into direct and instant involvement with something, giving rise to a sense of urgency or excitement.
Example
The immediacy of digital communication has reshaped business operations.
数字通信的即时性已经改变了商业操作。
C1 verb /ˈθiːəraɪz/

theorize

理论化
Meaning
To form a theory or set of ideas to explain something.
Example
Scientists often theorize about the origins of the universe.
科学家们经常推测宇宙的起源。
C1 noun /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnɪfɪkəns/

insignificance

微不足道
Meaning
The quality of being unimportant or trivial.
Example
He felt a sense of insignificance in the vast universe.
他在广阔的宇宙中感到微不足道。
C2 noun /ˈfriːˌmeɪsən/

freemason

共济会会员
Meaning
A member of an international fraternity known as Freemasonry, focused on moral and spiritual values.
Example
His grandfather was a respected freemason in the community.
他的祖父是社区中受人尊敬的共济会会员。
C2 adjective /ɑːrˈθʊr.i.ən/

arthurian

与亚瑟王相关的
Meaning
Relating to the legendary King Arthur and the stories surrounding him.
Example
The novel is set in an Arthurian world of knights and castles.
这部小说设定在一个亚瑟王的世界里,充满了骑士和城堡。
A1 noun /haʊs/

house

房子
Meaning
A building for people to live in, usually with rooms and a roof.
Example
They bought a new house in the city.
他们在城市里买了一座新房子。
C2 noun /ˌsɪmjʊˈleɪkrəm/

simulacrum

拟像
Meaning
an image or representation of someone or something; a superficial likeness
Example
The statue was only a simulacrum of the ancient god.
这座雕像仅仅是古代神灵的拟像。
C2 adjective /ˈsɜːrkəmskraɪbd/

circumscribed

受限的
Meaning
restricted or limited in scope or freedom
Example
Her freedom of choice was circumscribed by social rules.
她的选择自由受社会规则的限制。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈwiːldi/

unwieldy

笨重
Meaning
Difficult to carry or move because of its size, shape, or weight.
Example
The box was too unwieldy to carry up the stairs.
这个盒子太笨重了,无法把它提上楼梯。
C1 noun /ˈkriː.dəns/

credence

可信度, 信任
Meaning
belief in or acceptance of something as true
Example
The witness gave credence to the defendant's alibi.
证人给予被告的不在场证明可信度。
A2 noun /ˈvɒlibɔːl/

volleyball

排球
Meaning
a team sport in which players hit a ball over a high net using their hands
Example
She plays volleyball with her friends every weekend.
她每个周末都和朋友一起打排球。
C1 verb /bɪˈɡrʌdʒ/

begrudge

嫉妒某人拥有某物 / 勉强给予
Meaning
to resent someone for having something; to give reluctantly
Example
She did not begrudge him his success.
她没有对他的成功感到嫉妒。
C1 adjective /ˈskeɪ.li/

Scaly

鳞片状的
Meaning
covered with scales; having a rough surface like scales
Example
The fish has scaly skin.
那条鱼有鳞片的皮肤。
B1 verb /ˈdɛmənˌstreɪt/

demonstrate

展示
Meaning
to clearly show or prove something through evidence, explanation, or action
Example
The teacher demonstrated the experiment to the class.
老师向班级展示了实验。
C1 noun /ˈbɪɡətri/

bigotry

偏执
Meaning
Intolerance toward those who hold different opinions or lifestyles.
Example
Her bigotry prevented her from accepting people with different beliefs.
她的偏执阻止她接受拥有不同信仰的人。
A1 noun /tʃeɪndʒ/

change

变化
Meaning
The act or instance of making or becoming different.
Example
Change is inevitable for growth.
变化对成长来说是不可避免的。
B2 adverb /kənˈtɪnjuəsli/

Continuously

连续不断地; 持续; 不间断
Meaning
without interruption; in an unbroken sequence
Example
The machine operates continuously for 24 hours.
机器持续运行24小时。
C2 noun /ˈkriːməri/

creamery

奶制品厂
Meaning
a place where milk and cream are processed and dairy products are made
Example
The local creamery produces fresh butter and cheese daily.
当地的奶制品厂每天生产新鲜的黄油和奶酪。
C2 verb /bɪˈdɛk/

bedeck

装饰
Meaning
to decorate or adorn something in a showy way
Example
The hall was bedecked with flowers for the wedding.
大厅为婚礼装饰了花卉。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈsɛnsəbl/

insensible

昏迷
Meaning
Unconscious; unaware of or indifferent to something.
Example
He was insensible to the cold as he lay in the snow.
他在雪地里躺着时,对寒冷昏迷不觉。
B2 verb /ˈstɑːrtl/

startle

吓到
Meaning
To surprise or frighten someone suddenly.
Example
The loud noise startled the children.
大声的噪音让孩子们吓了一跳。
B2 noun /ˈpred.ə.ses.ər/

Predecessor

前任
Meaning
a person who held a job or office before the current holder; something that came before another thing
Example
The new manager learned from his predecessor's mistakes.
新经理从他的前任的错误中学习。
C2 verb /ˈmæstɪkeɪt/

masticate

咀嚼
Meaning
to chew food thoroughly before swallowing
Example
He slowly masticated the bread before swallowing.
他在吞咽之前慢慢嚼着面包。
B2 noun /kriːk/

creek

小溪
Meaning
a small stream or narrow river
Example
We went fishing by the creek near our house.
我们在离家很近的小溪旁钓鱼。
B2 noun, verb /ˈaʊtlɔː/

outlaw

Meaning
as a noun: a person who breaks the law and lives outside its protection; as a verb: to make something illegal
Example
The government decided to outlaw the harmful practice.
C1 noun /ˈklæmər/

clamor

喧嚣
Meaning
a loud and confused noise, especially of people shouting insistently
Example
The clamor of the protesting crowd filled the square.
抗议人群的喧嚣充满了广场。
C2 noun /ˈkʌvi/

covey

一小群鸟
Meaning
a small group of birds, especially partridges or quails
Example
A covey of quails flew across the field.
一群鹌鹑飞过了田野。
B2 adjective /ˈʌpˌhɪl/

Uphill

困难的; 需要巨大努力的; 向上的倾斜
Meaning
difficult; requiring great effort; sloping upward
Example
Learning a new language can be an uphill battle.
学习一门新语言可能是一个艰难的战斗。
C1 adjective /ˈmuː.və.bl̩/

Movable

可移动的; 便携的; 可转移的
Meaning
capable of being moved; not fixed in position
Example
The furniture is movable so we can rearrange the room easily.
家具是可移动的,我们可以轻松地重新布置房间。
C1 noun /ˈtrɪŋkɪt/

trinket

小饰品
Meaning
a small ornament or piece of jewelry that is not expensive
Example
She bought a little trinket from the beach market as a souvenir.
她从海滩市场买了一个小饰品作为纪念品。
C1 noun /ˈkɑr.nɪdʒ/

Carnage

屠杀
Meaning
the killing of a large number of people; widespread slaughter
Example
The battlefield was filled with carnage after the brutal war.
战争后,战场上充满了大屠杀。
C2 verb /priːˈfɪɡjər/

prefigure

预示
Meaning
to represent, show, or foreshadow something in advance
Example
The economic reforms prefigure major social changes.
经济改革预示着重大社会变革。
C1 noun /ˈbed sted/

Bed stead

床架
Meaning
the framework of a bed; a bed frame without bedding
Example
The wooden bed stead was very sturdy.
木质床架非常坚固。
B1 noun zəʊn

zone

区域
Meaning
An area or stretch of land having a particular characteristic, purpose, or use, or subject to particular restrictions.
Example
Industrial zones attract investments.
工业区吸引投资。
B2 noun /ˈtes.tɪ.moʊ.ni/

Testimony

证词; 证据
Meaning
a formal written or spoken statement given in a court of law; evidence or proof
Example
The witness gave compelling testimony during the trial.
证人在审判过程中提供了令人信服的证词。
C1 noun /ˈɪnflʌks/

influx

涌入
Meaning
A large arrival or flow of people or things.
Example
The city experienced an influx of tourists during the festival.
这座城市在节日期间经历了大量游客的涌入。
C1 verb /ˈstriːm.laɪn/

streamline

简化或提高效率
Meaning
To make a process simpler and more efficient.
Example
The company aims to streamline production to reduce costs.
公司旨在简化生产以降低成本。