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B2 noun /ˌpɪə.riˈɒd.ɪ.kəl/

periodical

期刊
Meaning
a magazine or journal published at regular intervals
Example
She subscribed to a science periodical.
她订阅了一个科学期刊。
C2 verb /ɡɜːrd/

gird

系上
Meaning
to encircle with a belt or band; to prepare for action
Example
The knight girded his sword before battle.
骑士在战斗前系好剑。
B2 verb /rɪˈnuː/

renew

Meaning
to make something new again or extend its period of validity
Example
I need to renew my passport before traveling.
B2 noun /fliːt/

fleet

舰队
Meaning
a group of ships, vehicles, or aircraft operating together under one command
Example
The navy deployed its entire fleet for the exercise.
海军为演习部署了整个舰队。
C2 verb /ʃʌk/

shuck

剥壳
Meaning
To remove the outer covering, such as the husk of corn or shell of shellfish.
Example
She learned how to shuck oysters quickly.
她学会了如何快速打开牡蛎。
A2 noun, verb /fuːl/

fool

傻瓜
Meaning
a silly or stupid person; to trick someone
Example
He felt like a fool after believing the prank.
他在相信恶作剧之后觉得自己像个傻瓜。
B2 noun ˈmɒn.ə.ki

monarchy

君主制
Meaning
A form of government with a monarch at the head, where supreme power is held by a single person such as a king or queen.
Example
The monarchy was abolished during the revolution.
君主制在革命期间被废除。
C1 noun /əˈkuːstɪks/

acoustics

声学
Meaning
the science of sound, or the properties of a space that affect how sound is heard
Example
The hall’s excellent acoustics made the orchestra sound rich and clear.
大厅的优良声学效果让管弦乐团的声音丰富而清晰。
B1 verb /əˈweɪk/

awake

醒来
Meaning
to stop sleeping; to become conscious or alert
Example
I awake every morning at six o'clock.
我每天早上六点醒来。
C2 verb /ˈræŋ.kəl/

rankle

激怒
Meaning
To cause continuing annoyance or resentment.
Example
His unfair criticism continued to rankle her for days.
他的不公正批评持续了好几天，令她不快。
A2 noun /ˈhɛlɪˌkɒptər/

helicopter

直升机
Meaning
an aircraft with rotating blades that can take off and land vertically
Example
The helicopter landed safely on the hospital roof.
直升机安全地着陆在医院的屋顶。
A2 noun /ˈplænɪt/

Planet

行星
Meaning
a celestial body moving in an elliptical orbit around a star
Example
Mars is the fourth planet from the sun.
火星是离太阳第四颗行星。
C1 noun /ˈfaɪər.wɔːl/

firewall

防火墙
Meaning
A network security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.
Example
A firewall protects networks from cyber-attacks.
防火墙保护网络免受网络攻击。
C1 noun /ˌsɛlf ɪnˈdʌldʒəns/

self-indulgence

自我纵容
Meaning
The act of allowing oneself to enjoy pleasures or desires excessively.
Example
His weekend of self-indulgence included eating sweets and watching movies nonstop.
他的自我纵容周末包括吃糖果和不停地看电影。
C2 noun /ˌriːkəˌpɪtjʊˈleɪʃən/

recapitulation

重述
Meaning
The act of summarizing or repeating the main points of something.
Example
The professor gave a brief recapitulation of the lecture before ending the class.
教授在结束课程之前简要地重述了讲座内容。
C2 noun /kəˈtæb.ə.lɪ.zəm/

catabolism

分解代谢
Meaning
The breakdown of complex molecules in living organisms to form simpler ones together with the release of energy; destructive metabolism.
Example
Catabolism plays a crucial role in cellular energy production.
分解代谢在细胞能量生产中起着至关重要的作用。
B2 adjective /ʌnfəˈmɪl.jər/

Unfamiliar

不熟悉的; 陌生的
Meaning
not known or recognized; strange
Example
The city was unfamiliar to me since I had never been there before.
这座城市对我来说很陌生，因为我以前从未去过那里。
B2 noun /ˈtɛmpoʊ/

tempo

节奏, 速度
Meaning
The speed or pace at which a piece of music or activity is performed.
Example
The band played the song at a faster tempo than usual.
乐队以比平常更快的节奏演奏了这首歌。
C2 verb /ˈfjuːmɪˌɡeɪt/

fumigate

熏蒸
Meaning
to disinfect or purify an area by using chemical fumes
Example
They fumigated the warehouse to kill the insects.
他们对仓库进行了熏蒸处理，以消灭昆虫。
C2 noun /səˈɡæs.ə.t̬i/

sagacity

深厚的智慧
Meaning
The quality of being sagacious; having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment.
Example
His sagacity made him a great leader.
他的萨加西蒂使他成为伟大的领导者。
B1 verb /fəʊld/

fold

Meaning
to bend something, especially paper or cloth, so that one part covers another
Example
She folded the letter neatly before placing it in the envelope.
C1 noun ziːl

zeal

热情
Meaning
Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective; passion.
Example
She approached the project with great zeal and determination.
她以极大的热情和决心开始了这个项目。
B2 noun /biːm/

beam

光束 / 横梁
Meaning
a ray or shaft of light; a long piece of wood or metal used to support weight
Example
A beam of sunlight entered through the window.
一束阳光穿过窗户。
B1 verb /ˈɡɑːsɪp/

gossip

八卦
Meaning
to talk about other people's private lives, often in an unkind way
Example
They love to gossip about their neighbors.
他们喜欢聊邻居的八卦。
B2 noun ˌæn.tiˈɒk.sɪ.dənt

antioxidant

抗氧化剂
Meaning
A substance that may prevent or delay some types of cell damage by neutralizing free radicals.
Example
Green tea contains powerful antioxidants that slow aging.
绿茶含有强效的抗氧化剂，可以减缓衰老。
A2 noun /niː/

Knee

膝盖
Meaning
the joint connecting the thigh and the lower leg in humans
Example
He fell and scraped his knee on the pavement.
他摔倒并擦伤了膝盖在人行道上。
B2 verb /ˌriːəˈʃʊr/

reassure

安慰
Meaning
to say or do something to remove someone's doubts or fears
Example
The teacher reassured the students before the exam.
老师在考试前安慰了学生。
B1 adjective /ænˈtiːk/

Antique

古董; 珍贵的;
Meaning
old and valuable; belonging to ancient times
Example
She collected antique furniture from the Victorian era.
她收集了维多利亚时代的古董家具。
C1 noun /ˈkwɒn.dər.i/

Quandary

困境; 为难
Meaning
a difficult situation where you cannot decide what to do; dilemma
Example
She was in a quandary about which job offer to accept.
她在选择接受哪个工作机会时陷入了困境。
C1 noun ˌprɒf.ɪ.təˈbɪl.ɪ.ti

profitability

盈利能力
Meaning
The degree to which a business or activity yields profit or financial gain.
Example
Increasing sales and reducing costs boosted profitability.
增加销售并减少成本提高了盈利能力。
C2 noun /ˈmɜːkinəs/

murkiness

浑浊
Meaning
The quality of being dark, gloomy, or unclear.
Example
The murkiness of the water made it hard to see the fish.
水的浑浊使得很难看到鱼。
C2 verb /ˈmɒlikɒdl/

mollycoddle

宠爱
Meaning
To treat someone in an overprotective and indulgent way.
Example
Parents should avoid mollycoddling their children too much.
父母应避免过度宠爱他们的孩子。
C2 noun /proʊˈskrɪp.ʃən/

proscription

禁令
Meaning
the act of forbidding something, especially by law
Example
The proscription of child labor is an important human rights achievement.
禁止童工劳动是人权的重要成就。
B2 adjective /ˈfɛmənɪn/

feminine

女性的
Meaning
having qualities traditionally associated with women; feminine in nature
Example
She has a very feminine style of dressing.
她有非常女性化的穿衣风格。
C1 noun /ˈkæn.dɚ/

candor

坦诚
Meaning
The quality of being open, honest, and straightforward in speech or expression.
Example
She spoke with candor about the challenges she faced.
她坦诚地谈论了她面临的挑战。
B2 noun /əˈroʊmə/

aroma

香味
Meaning
A pleasant, distinctive smell.
Example
The aroma of freshly baked bread filled the kitchen.
新鲜烤制的面包的香味弥漫在厨房里。
B2 adjective /ˈrɑː.ki/

Rocky

崎岖的; 不稳定的; 困难的
Meaning
full of rocks; unsteady; difficult
Example
The rocky path made hiking difficult for the tourists.
崎岖的小路让游客们的远足变得困难。
C1 adjective /prɪˈkoʊʃəs/

precocious

早熟
Meaning
Showing advanced development or maturity at an unusually early age.
Example
The precocious child was reading novels at the age of five.
那个早熟的孩子五岁时就能阅读小说。
C1 adjective /freɪl/

frail

脆弱
Meaning
Physically weak and delicate.
Example
The old man was too frail to walk without help.
这位老年人太虚弱，无法在没有帮助的情况下走路。
A1 noun ækˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

Activities

活动
Meaning
A thing that a person or group does or has done.
Example
Productive activities drive progress.
生产性的活动推动了进步。
C1 noun /ˈɪn.tə.lekt/

intellect

智力
Meaning
The ability to think, reason, and understand objectively.
Example
Her intellect is admired by all her colleagues.
她的智力受到所有同事的赞赏。
C2 noun /ɪˈmɛtɪk/

emetic

呕吐药
Meaning
a substance that causes vomiting
Example
The doctor administered an emetic to remove the poison.
医生给病人使用了呕吐药以清除毒素。
B1 adverb /ˈpɜː.mə.nənt.li/

permanently

永久地
Meaning
in a way that lasts or remains unchanged for a long time or forever
Example
She moved to the city permanently after finishing her studies.
她在完成学业后永久地搬到了这座城市。
C2 verb /bɪˈdaɪzən/

bedizen

华丽装饰
Meaning
to dress up or decorate in a showy or tasteless way
Example
She was bedizened with cheap jewelry.
她用便宜的珠宝装饰自己。
B2 noun /rɪˈmaɪndər/

reminder

提醒
Meaning
something that helps you remember a fact, event, or action that you need to do or recall
Example
He set a reminder to call his mother on her birthday.
他设置了一个提醒，提醒自己在母亲的生日打电话给她。
C2 noun /tɪlθ/

tilth

土壤状况（适合种植作物）
Meaning
The physical condition of soil in relation to its suitability for planting crops.
Example
The farmer checked the soil's tilth before planting the seeds.
农民在种植种子之前检查了土壤的tilth。
C1 adjective ˈɒb.stɪ.nət

obstinate

固执
Meaning
Refusing to change one's mind or accept others' advice easily.
Example
He remained obstinate despite the logical arguments.
尽管有逻辑上的辩论，他依然固执。
C2 noun /ˈhɛptəˌɡɒn/

heptagon

七边形
Meaning
A polygon with seven sides and seven angles.
Example
The math teacher drew a heptagon on the board.
数学老师在黑板上画了一个七边形。
B2 noun /ˈɔr.fən/

Orphan

孤儿
Meaning
a child whose parents are dead; someone without protective support
Example
The orphan was adopted by a loving family.
孤儿被一户充满爱心的家庭收养了。
C1 noun /ˈɡraʊnd kruː/

ground crew

地勤人员
Meaning
a team of people who maintain and service aircraft on the ground
Example
The ground crew prepared the plane for takeoff.
地勤人员为飞机准备起飞。
C1 verb /fɔːˈbɛər/

forbear

克制
Meaning
To refrain from doing something; to show patience or self-control.
Example
She forbore from commenting on his mistake.
她克制了对他错误的评论。
C1 adverb /ˈfeɪ.təl.i/

Fatally

致命地
Meaning
in a way that causes death; with deadly consequences; critically
Example
The accident fatally injured two passengers.
事故致命地伤害了两名乘客。
B2 noun /ˈɡæmblɪŋ/

gambling

赌博
Meaning
the activity of betting money or valuables on an outcome, often involving risk
Example
He got addicted to gambling at the casino.
他在赌场上成瘾于赌博。
B2 verb ˈel.ɪ.veɪt

elevate

提升，抬高，升高到更高的位置或更重要的水平
Meaning
To lift to a higher position; to raise to a more important or impressive level.
Example
Good leadership can elevate team performance.
良好的领导能够提升团队表现。
C1 verb /ˈstrætɪfaɪ/

stratify

分层
Meaning
to arrange or divide into layers, classes, or categories
Example
The researchers plan to stratify the data based on age groups.
研究人员计划根据年龄组对数据进行分层。
C1 noun ˈkɔː.pəs

corpus

用于语言分析和研究的大型语言数据集合
Meaning
A large collection of linguistic data used for language analysis and research.
Example
Linguists use a corpus to analyze language patterns.
语言学家使用语料库来分析语言模式。
A1 noun /kəmˈpjuːtə(r)/

computer

计算机
Meaning
an electronic device for storing and processing data
Example
I bought a new computer for my office work.
我为我的办公室工作买了台新电脑。
B1 adjective /ˈwaɪə.ləs/

Wireless

无线; 无电缆
Meaning
operating without wires; using radio waves for communication
Example
My wireless headphones provide excellent sound quality without any cables.
我的无线耳机提供了出色的音质，完全没有电缆。
C1 verb /priːˈɛmpt/

preempt

预防
Meaning
To take action in order to prevent something from happening; to take the place of something.
Example
The government acted quickly to preempt a financial crisis.
政府迅速采取行动，预防金融危机。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/

imposing

壮观的
Meaning
having an appearance that is grand, impressive, or commanding
Example
The castle is an imposing structure overlooking the valley.
这座城堡是一座壮观的建筑，俯瞰着山谷。
C1 noun /ˈʃæmbəlz/

shambles

一片混乱
Meaning
a state of complete disorder or ruin
Example
After the storm, the whole town was in shambles.
风暴过后，整个城镇陷入了一片混乱。
B2 noun /ˈædvərtaɪzər/

advertiser

广告商
Meaning
a person or company that advertises a product, service, or event
Example
The advertiser paid millions for a Super Bowl commercial spot.
广告商为超级碗广告位置支付了数百万。
C1 adjective /ˌɪn.səˈbɔːr.dɪ.nət/

insubordinate

不服从
Meaning
Defiant of authority; disobedient to orders.
Example
The insubordinate employee refused to follow the manager's instructions.
不服从的员工拒绝遵循经理的指示。
C2 noun /ɪnˈvɛstɪtʃər/

investiture

授职仪式
Meaning
the formal ceremony of conferring authority, rank, or office
Example
The king held an investiture ceremony for the new knight.
国王为新骑士举行了授职仪式。
C1 noun prɪˌsɪp.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən

precipitation

降水
Meaning
Rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to or condenses on the ground.
Example
Annual precipitation levels are decreasing.
年度降水量正在减少。
A1 adjective/adverb /ˈɜːrli/

early

早
Meaning
before the usual or expected time
Example
She arrived early to the meeting.
她早早到达了会议。
B1 noun /ˈɡæðərɪŋ/

gathering

聚会
Meaning
a meeting or assembly of people for a particular purpose
Example
We attended a family gathering last weekend.
我们上周末参加了一个家庭聚会。
C2 noun /ɔːl/

awl

锥子
Meaning
a small pointed tool used for making holes, especially in leather
Example
The cobbler used an awl to punch holes in the leather.
鞋匠用锥子在皮革上打孔。
C2 noun ˌæɡ.roʊˈfɔːr.ɪ.stri

agroforestry

农业林业
Meaning
A land use management system in which trees or shrubs are grown around or among crops or pastureland.
Example
Agroforestry improves soil quality and crop yield.
农业林业改善了土壤质量和作物产量。
A2 adjective /mɪkst/

mixed

混合的
Meaning
consisting of different elements or having varied opinions or feelings
Example
The audience had mixed reactions to the film.
观众对电影的反应混合。
B2 noun /səˈlɪsɪtər/

solicitor

律师
Meaning
A type of lawyer who gives legal advice and prepares legal documents, often representing clients in lower courts.
Example
She consulted a solicitor before signing the contract.
她在签署合同之前咨询了律师。
C1 adjective /sɪər/

Sear

枯萎的; 烧焦的; 干枯的
Meaning
withered; dried up; burned or scorched
Example
The sear leaves fell from the trees in autumn.
秋天枯萎的叶子从树上掉下来。
B2 noun rɪˈzɪl.i.əns

resilience

韧性
Meaning
The ability to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.
Example
Testing the resilience of wood is crucial.
测试木材的韧性是至关重要的。
C2 noun /ˌædjʊˈleɪʃən/

adulation

过度的赞美
Meaning
excessive admiration or flattery
Example
The singer enjoyed the adulation of her fans.
这位歌手享受了粉丝们的过度赞美。
C1 noun /kɑst/

Caste

种姓; 种姓制度
Meaning
a social class system; a hereditary class of Hindu society
Example
The ancient caste system divided society into different social groups.
古老的种姓制度将社会划分为不同的社会群体。
A2 noun /ˈdeɪ.tə/

Data

数据
Meaning
facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis; information in digital form
Example
Scientists analyzed the data from thousands of experiments to reach their conclusion.
科学家分析了来自数千个实验的数据，以得出结论。
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈstrʌktəbl/

indestructible

无法摧毁
Meaning
Impossible to destroy or break.
Example
The superhero's shield was said to be indestructible.
有人说超级英雄的盾牌是无法摧毁的。
C1 noun /ˈhaɪbrɪd/

hybrid

混合动力
Meaning
a mixture of two different things, often combining the best qualities of both
Example
The car is a hybrid that runs on both electricity and fuel.
这辆车是一辆混合动力车，既能使用电力，也能使用燃料。
B2 verb ˈɪmplɪment

implement

实施
Meaning
To put a decision or plan into effect; to execute or apply.
Example
Implementing educational policies is essential for progress.
实施教育政策对进步至关重要。
C2 noun /ˈmʌrɪn/

murrain

牲畜的传染病
Meaning
An infectious disease that affects cattle and other animals, often fatal.
Example
The farmer lost many cows during the outbreak of murrain.
农民在穆雷恩疫情爆发期间失去了许多牛。
B2 noun ɪˈmɪʃ.ən

emission

排放
Meaning
The release or discharge of gases, particles, or other substances into the environment.
Example
Car manufacturers are reducing carbon emissions.
汽车制造商正在减少碳排放。
A2 noun /tʃeɪn/

chain

Meaning
a connected series of metal rings used for fastening or securing things; a series of connected events or businesses
Example
He wore a gold chain around his neck.
B2 noun /dəˈmeɪn/

domain

领域
Meaning
An area of knowledge, activity, or territory over which control is exercised.
Example
Mathematics is her main domain of expertise.
数学是她主要的专业领域。
C2 adjective /prɪˈhɛnsɪbəl/

prehensible

可抓取的
Meaning
capable of being grasped or seized
Example
The tool has a prehensible handle that improves safety.
这个工具有一个可抓取的把手，能提高安全性。
A2 noun ˈsaɪən.tɪst

scientist

科学家
Meaning
A person who is studying or has expert knowledge of one or more of the natural or physical sciences.
Example
The scientist proposed data-driven reforms.
这位科学家提出了基于数据的改革。
C2 noun /ˈhaɪərəˌɡlɪf/

hieroglyph

象形文字
Meaning
A picture or symbol used in ancient writing systems, especially Egyptian writing.
Example
The walls of the temple were covered in hieroglyphs.
寺庙的墙壁上覆盖着象形文字。
B2 verb /ˈɡæmbəl/

gamble

赌博
Meaning
to bet money on games of chance; to take a risky action
Example
He decided to gamble his savings on the stock market.
他决定将自己的积蓄投入股市。
C1 verb /ˈhʌsəl/

hustle

努力 / 快速移动
Meaning
to move quickly and energetically; to push or work hard to achieve something
Example
She had to hustle to finish the project on time.
她必须努力工作才能按时完成项目。
A2 adverb /dəˈrɛktli/ or /daɪˈrɛktli/

directly

直接
Meaning
in a straight line or manner; without anything in between
Example
She spoke directly to the manager about her concerns.
她直接与经理讨论了她的担忧。
B2 verb /ʌpˈhoʊld/

uphold

维护
Meaning
to maintain or support a principle, law, or decision
Example
The judge promised to uphold justice at all costs.
法官承诺不惜一切代价维护正义。
C1 adjective /pəˈfʌŋk.tər.i/

perfunctory

敷衍
Meaning
done without much effort, interest, or thought
Example
He gave a perfunctory nod and walked away.
他草率地点了点头然后走开了。
C1 noun /ˈdræm.ə.tɪst/

dramatist

剧作家
Meaning
a person who writes plays
Example
Shakespeare is one of the greatest dramatists in history.
莎士比亚是历史上最伟大的剧作家之一。
B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈteɪk/

undertake

承担
Meaning
to commit to and begin a task or project; to take on responsibility
Example
She decided to undertake a challenging project.
她决定承担一个具有挑战性的项目。
C2 noun /ˈɛpəlɛt/

epaulette

肩章
Meaning
A variant spelling of epaulet, also meaning a shoulder ornament, especially on military uniforms.
Example
The officer’s epaulette shone brightly under the sunlight.
军官的肩章在阳光下闪闪发光。
A2 noun /ˈrɛsɪpi/

recipe

食谱
Meaning
a set of instructions for preparing a particular dish, including a list of the ingredients required
Example
I found a great recipe for chocolate cake.
我找到了一个很棒的巧克力蛋糕食谱。
B2 adverb /əˈtræktɪvli/

attractively

有吸引力地
Meaning
in a pleasing or appealing way; in a manner that draws interest or admiration
Example
The room was attractively decorated with soft lights and plants.
这个房间用柔和的灯光和植物装饰得很有吸引力。
C2 noun /ˌæk.wiˈes.əns/

acquiescence

默许
Meaning
The reluctant acceptance of something without protest.
Example
His silent acquiescence to unfair rules was surprising.
他对不公正规则的默许让人吃惊。
C1 noun /krɪˈden.ʃəl/

credential

资历, 证明文件
Meaning
a qualification, achievement, or aspect of a person's background used to indicate suitability for something
Example
She presented her credentials before starting the new job.
她在开始新工作之前展示了她的资历。
C2 noun /ˌhjuː.mɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

humification

腐殖作用
Meaning
The process of organic matter decomposition to form humus in soil.
Example
Humification enhances soil structure and fertility.
腐殖作用增强了土壤的结构和肥力。
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。
C1 verb /ˈsɪnɚdʒaɪzd/

synergized

协同, 协调, 合作
Meaning
Combine in such a way that the total effect is greater than the sum of the individual effects.
Example
The teams were synergized to maximize productivity.
团队被协同工作以最大化生产力。
C2 verb /slʌf/ or /sluː/

slough

脱皮 / 沼泽区
Meaning
To shed or cast off (like dead skin); also a swampy or muddy area.
Example
The snake sloughed off its old skin.
蛇脱掉了它的旧皮肤。
B1 noun /ˈnɑn.sens/

Nonsense

胡说
Meaning
words or language that have no meaning; foolish or unacceptable behavior
Example
Stop talking nonsense and be serious!
停止胡说八道，认真点！
C2 adjective /ˈfluːviəl/

fluvial

与河流相关
Meaning
relating to or found in a river
Example
The fluvial deposits indicated the presence of an ancient river system.
河流沉积物表明了古老河流系统的存在。
B2 noun /ˌɪntərˈsɛkʃən/

intersection

交叉口
Meaning
a point where two or more things intersect, especially a road or path
Example
The intersection of Main Street and 5th Avenue is always busy.
主街和第五大道的交叉口总是很忙。
C2 noun /ˈdɛftnəs/

deftness

灵巧
Meaning
Skillfulness and quickness in action or thought.
Example
Her deftness with words impressed the audience.
她在言辞上的灵巧令观众印象深刻。
B2 adverb /ˈmiːn.taɪm/

Meantime

与此同时
Meaning
during the time between two events; in the period of time between now and when something else happens
Example
The food will be ready in an hour; in the meantime, we can watch TV.
食物将在一个小时内准备好；在此期间，我们可以看电视。
C2 adjective /ˈɛnərˌveɪtɪd/

enervated

精疲力尽
Meaning
Lacking energy, vitality, or strength; weakened or exhausted.
Example
After the long meeting, she felt completely enervated.
在长时间的会议后，她感到完全精疲力尽。
C2 noun /bɑːrd/

bard

诗人
Meaning
a poet, traditionally one reciting epics and associated with oral traditions
Example
Shakespeare is often called the Bard of Avon.
莎士比亚常被称为艾文的诗人。
C1 verb /ˈɡrændstænd/

grandstand

通过炫耀行为或言语寻求关注或掌声
Meaning
To seek attention or applause by behaving or speaking in a showy way.
Example
The actor was accused of grandstanding during the charity event.
那位演员在慈善活动中被指控做作。
C1 noun /ˌsɒl.jʊˈbɪləti/

solubility

溶解度
Meaning
The ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent.
Example
The solubility of salt in water is high.
盐在水中的溶解度很高。
C2 adverb /əˈbæk/

Aback

吃惊的
Meaning
by surprise; unexpectedly
Example
I was taken aback by his sudden announcement.
我被他突然的宣布吓到了。
C2 noun /ˌɛksaɪˈteɪʃən/

excitation

兴奋
Meaning
a state of great excitement or the process of stimulating activity
Example
The news created great excitation among the fans.
这条新闻在球迷中引起了极大的兴奋。
C1 noun /ˈlɔː.meɪ.kər/

Lawmaker

立法者
Meaning
a person who writes and passes laws, especially a member of a legislative body
Example
The lawmakers voted on the new education bill.
立法者对新的教育法案进行了投票。
B2 noun /ˈves.əl/

vessel

船
Meaning
A ship or large boat.
Example
The vessel carried critical supplies.
船只运输了重要物资。
C2 noun /ˈneɪˌseɪ.ɪŋ/

naysaying

负面言论
Meaning
The act of expressing negative or pessimistic views.
Example
His constant naysaying discouraged the team.
他不断的负面言论使团队失去了动力。
C1 adjective /ˌpriːˈmɛdɪˌteɪtɪd/

premeditated

预谋
Meaning
planned in advance; done deliberately
Example
The crime was clearly premeditated.
这个犯罪显然是预谋的。
C2 adjective /rɪˈfræktəri/

refractory

反叛的
Meaning
Stubborn or resistant to control, authority, or treatment.
Example
The refractory child refused to follow the teacher's instructions.
这个反叛的孩子拒绝遵循老师的指示。
B2 noun /ədˈvɛntʃərər/

adventurer

冒险家
Meaning
a person who seeks exciting, risky, or unusual experiences; someone who explores new or unknown places
Example
The adventurer traveled deep into the jungle in search of ancient ruins.
这位冒险家深入丛林寻找古老的遗迹。
C1 noun /rɪˈpraɪ.zəl/

Reprisal

报复
Meaning
an act of retaliation; revenge taken for an injury or wrong
Example
The attack was carried out as a reprisal for the earlier bombing.
此次攻击是作为对早期爆炸事件的报复而进行的。
B2 noun /ˈaʊtˌsɛt/

outset

开始
Meaning
the beginning or start of something
Example
From the outset, the project seemed ambitious but achievable.
从一开始，项目看起来雄心勃勃但可以实现。