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C2 noun /ˈpɜːrsɪflɑːʒ/

persiflage

轻微的讽刺
Meaning
light and slightly contemptuous mockery or banter
Example
Their conversation was full of persiflage and jokes.
他们的对话充满了轻微的讽刺和笑话。
C2 verb /aʊtˈraɪd/

outride

超越
Meaning
to ride faster, farther, or better than someone else
Example
The young rider managed to outride his competitors in the race.
年轻的骑手在比赛中成功超越了他的竞争对手。
C2 noun /ˌɪndɛnˈteɪʃən/

indentation

缩进
Meaning
A space left at the beginning of a line of text; a notch or deep recess on a surface.
Example
The teacher asked the students to use proper indentation in their essays.
老师要求学生在他们的论文中使用正确的缩进。
C2 noun /ˈɡræn.tɔːr/

grantor

授予人
Meaning
A person or entity that makes a grant or transfers property or rights to another.
Example
The grantor transferred the property rights to the nonprofit organization.
授予人将财产权转移给了非营利组织。
C2 noun /ˌɔːrnɪˈθɑːlədʒi/

ornithology

鸟类学
Meaning
the scientific study of birds
Example
She pursued ornithology to understand the migration patterns of birds.
她追求鸟类学以了解鸟类的迁徙模式。
C2 noun /ˈrɪvjʊlət/

rivulet

小溪
Meaning
a small stream of water; a tiny brook
Example
A rivulet ran down the hillside after the rain.
雨后，一条小溪从山坡上流下来。
C2 noun ˈɛn.ɡræm

Engram

大脑中用于存储和提取记忆的物理标记
Meaning
Physical signs or patterns in the brain for memory storage and retrieval
Example
Scientists study engrams to understand how memories are stored.
科学家们研究恩格拉姆，以了解记忆是如何存储的。
C2 adjective /lʌɡˈʒʊəriənt/

luxuriant

繁茂的
Meaning
abundant in growth or richly abundant
Example
The luxuriant forest was teeming with life.
繁茂的森林充满了生命。
C2 noun /ˌræproʊʃˈmɑːn/

rapprochement

关系恢复
Meaning
The establishment or resumption of harmonious relations.
Example
The two countries signed an agreement that marked a new rapprochement.
两个国家签署了一项协议，标志着新的关系恢复。
C2 noun /ˌfɪziˈɑːɡrəfi/

physiography

地貌学
Meaning
the study of the physical features of the earth's surface
Example
He specialized in physiography to understand the landscape of the region.
他专攻地貌学，以了解该地区的景观。
C2 noun /ˈdʒɪŋɡoʊɪst/

jingoist

极端民族主义者
Meaning
a person who supports jingoism; an extreme nationalist with aggressive foreign policies
Example
He was labeled a jingoist for his extreme views.
由于他的极端观点，他被贴上了极端民族主义者的标签。
C2 noun /rɪˈpruːf/

reproof

指责，谴责
Meaning
An expression of blame or disapproval.
Example
His careless words drew a sharp reproof from his mother.
他不小心的话语引来了母亲的严厉指责。
C2 adjective /ʌkˈsɔːriəs/

uxorious

过度宠爱妻子
Meaning
excessively fond of or submissive to one's wife
Example
He was so uxorious that he agreed with everything his wife said.
他是如此的宠爱妻子，以至于同意了妻子说的每一件事。
C2 noun /luːˈsɪd.ə.ti/

lucidity

清晰
Meaning
Clarity of thought or style; the quality of being easily understood.
Example
His explanation had great lucidity, making it easy to understand.
他的解释非常清晰，使得理解变得容易。
C2 adjective /ˌkrɪp.təˈɡræf.ɪk/

cryptographic

加密的
Meaning
Relating to cryptography; involving or using secret codes or ciphers for security.
Example
Banks use cryptographic technology to protect transactions.
银行使用加密技术来保护交易。
C2 verb /bɪˈfuːl/

befool

欺骗
Meaning
to deceive or trick someone into believing something false; to make someone appear foolish
Example
The scammer tried to befool innocent people with fake promises.
骗子试图用虚假的承诺欺骗无辜的人。
C2 verb /ˈɡɑːrbəl/

garble

扰乱
Meaning
To reproduce a message in a confused, distorted, or unclear way.
Example
The poor phone connection garbled his words.
差的电话连接使他的话语变得混乱。
C2 noun /ˈpærəmʊr/

paramour

情人
Meaning
a lover, especially an illicit one
Example
The secret paramour was finally revealed.
秘密情人终于被揭露。
C2 noun /ɪˌkwɪvəˈkeɪʃən/

equivocation

使用含糊不清的语言
Meaning
The use of ambiguous language to conceal the truth or to avoid committing oneself.
Example
The politician’s equivocation frustrated voters who wanted a clear answer.
政治家的模棱两可让想要清晰答案的选民感到沮丧。
C2 adjective, adverb /əˈfʊt/

afoot

进行中
Meaning
In progress; happening or being prepared.
Example
There are several new projects afoot in the company.
公司有几个新的项目正在进行中。
C2 verb /lɔːd/

laud

Meaning
To praise someone or something highly, especially in public.
Example
The critic lauded the actor's performance as a masterpiece.
C2 noun /sɪˈnɛrəsɪs/

syneresis

协同作用
Meaning
The contraction of two adjacent vowels into a single syllable or the separation of liquid from a gel.
Example
The yogurt showed syneresis when liquid separated on top.
当液体在上面分离时，酸奶表现出协同作用。
C2 adjective /ˌʌnɪkˈsɛpʃənəbl/

unexceptionable

无可指摘
Meaning
Not open to objection; acceptable and unobjectionable
Example
His behavior was unexceptionable throughout the event.
他的行为在整个事件中都是无可指摘的。
C2 noun /mɪˈtɒnɪmi/

metonymy

借代
Meaning
A figure of speech in which one word or phrase is substituted with another closely related word or concept.
Example
In the phrase 'the crown will decide,' 'crown' is a metonymy for monarchy.
在短语 '王冠将决定' 中，'王冠' 是君主制的借代。
C2 noun /lɔːŋ ɡɔːrd/

Long gourd

长南瓜
Meaning
an elongated green vegetable belonging to the cucumber family, used in cooking
Example
She sliced the long gourd thinly for the stir-fry dish.
她将长南瓜切成薄片，用于炒菜。
C2 verb, noun /ˈkweɪvər/

quaver

颤抖
Meaning
To shake or tremble in speaking, typically through nervousness or emotion.
Example
Her voice quavered as she spoke before the crowd.
她的声音在讲话时颤抖，尤其是在人群面前。
C2 adjective /kɔːrˈpɔːriəl/

corporeal

有形的, 物质的
Meaning
relating to the physical body; material or tangible
Example
Ghosts are often described as having no corporeal form.
鬼魂通常被描述为没有有形的形态。
C2 noun /ˈpɛntəˌɡræm/

pentagram

五角星
Meaning
A five-pointed star often used as a symbol in magic, mysticism, or religion.
Example
The wizard drew a pentagram on the floor as part of the ritual.
魔法师在地板上画了一个五角星，作为仪式的一部分。
C2 verb /ɪˈvɪns/

evince

展示
Meaning
to show or demonstrate clearly
Example
She evinced her interest in the project through active participation.
她通过积极参与展示了对该项目的兴趣。
C2 adjective /ˈfrɒθi/

frothy

泡沫丰富
Meaning
Full of or covered with small bubbles; light and insubstantial.
Example
She ordered a cup of frothy cappuccino.
她点了一杯泡沫丰富的卡布奇诺。
C2 noun /ˈvaɪnəri/

vinery

葡萄园
Meaning
A place where vines are cultivated, especially a vineyard or greenhouse for vines.
Example
The old vinery was filled with grapevines.
旧的葡萄园里满是葡萄藤。
C2 verb /ˈpjuːtrɪfaɪ/

putrefy

腐烂
Meaning
to decay or rot, producing a foul smell
Example
The meat began to putrefy in the heat.
肉在热气中开始腐烂。
C2 verb /əˈɡriːv/

aggrieve

使愤怒
Meaning
to cause distress or make someone feel resentful
Example
She felt aggrieved by the unfair decision.
她因不公平的决定而感到不满。
C2 noun /ˈɪntərˌloʊpər/

interloper

闯入者
Meaning
A person who becomes involved in a situation or place where they are not wanted.
Example
He felt like an interloper at the private family gathering.
他在私人家庭聚会中感到像一个闯入者。
C2 verb /ˈtɪpəl/

tipple

小酌
Meaning
to drink alcohol, especially regularly or in small amounts
Example
He likes to tipple at the local pub after work.
他喜欢在工作后去当地的酒吧小酌一杯。
C2 noun /ˌdɪskənˈtɪnjʊəns/

discontinuance

停止
Meaning
the act of stopping something, especially permanently
Example
The discontinuance of the service disappointed many customers.
服务的停止让许多客户感到失望。
C2 verb /ɛnˈkɪndl/

enkindle

点燃，激发
Meaning
to set on fire or inspire strong emotion
Example
The speech enkindled hope in the audience.
演讲点燃了观众心中的希望。
C2 noun /ˈhɛksəˌpɒd/

hexapod

六足动物
Meaning
An insect or other organism with six legs.
Example
The scientist observed a hexapod crawling on the leaf.
科学家观察到一个六足动物在叶子上爬行。
C2 adjective /ˈhɔːrtətɔːri/

hortatory

Meaning
Intended to encourage or urge to action.
Example
The manager’s hortatory words inspired the team to work harder.
C2 adjective /əˈskjuː/

askew

歪斜
Meaning
Not in a straight or level position; crooked or tilted.
Example
The picture on the wall hung slightly askew.
墙上的画稍微歪斜。
C2 noun /ˌæpəˈleɪʃən/

appellation

名称 / 称号
Meaning
a name or title
Example
The city has earned the appellation 'The Big Apple'.
这座城市获得了‘大苹果’的称号。
C2 adjective /dɪsˈkʌmfɪtɪŋ/

discomfiting

令人不安
Meaning
Causing unease, embarrassment, or discomfort.
Example
His discomfiting questions made everyone shift uncomfortably in their seats.
他那令人不安的问题让大家在座位上不舒服地动来动去。
C2 noun /boʊl/

boll

圆形种子荚（如棉花或亚麻）
Meaning
The rounded seed capsule of plants such as cotton or flax.
Example
The farmer examined the cotton boll to check its quality.
农民检查了棉花的种子荚，以检查其质量。
C2 adjective /ˈdʒɒkənd/

jocund

愉快
Meaning
cheerful and lighthearted
Example
They walked together in a jocund mood after the celebration.
庆祝后，他们在愉快的心情下一起走着。
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 adjective /dɪˈtɜːrmɪnət/

determinate

确定的
Meaning
having exact and definite limits or form
Example
The contract is for a determinate period of two years.
合同是为期两年的确定期限。
C2 noun /əˈbluːʃən/

ablution

净身
Meaning
the act of washing oneself, often for religious purposes
Example
He performed his morning ablution before the prayer.
他在祈祷之前进行了早晨的净身。
C2 adjective /ˈprɪɡɪʃ/

priggish

自以为是的道德主义者
Meaning
self-righteously moralistic and superior
Example
He came across as priggish when correcting everyone's manners.
当他纠正每个人的行为时，他显得很自以为是的道德主义者。
C2 noun /ˈtrʌmpəri/

trumpery

毫无价值的废话或浮华但无价值的东西
Meaning
worthless nonsense or showy but worthless things
Example
The speech was full of political trumpery.
这个演讲充满了政治废话。
C2 noun /daɪˈvʌldʒəns/

divulgence

透露
Meaning
the act of revealing or disclosing something secret or private
Example
The divulgence of company secrets caused a major scandal.
公司机密的透露引发了一场大丑闻。
C2 adjective /ˈɪrˌsplɪtɪŋ/

earsplitting

震耳欲聋
Meaning
extremely loud or piercing sound
Example
The earsplitting noise of the fire alarm startled everyone.
火灾警报的震耳欲聋的声音让每个人都吓了一跳。
C2 adjective /prɪˈzʌmptɪv/

presumptive

推定的
Meaning
Based on probability or assumption rather than proof.
Example
She is the presumptive nominee for the party.
她是该党的推定候选人。
C2 verb /ɪkˈstɛmpəraɪz/

extemporize

即兴表演
Meaning
To speak or perform without preparation; improvise.
Example
The actor had to extemporize when he forgot his lines.
当演员忘记台词时，他不得不即兴表演。
C2 noun /ˌmɑːhəˈrɑːdʒə/

maharaja

马哈拉贾
Meaning
A great king, especially a ruler of one of the principal states in India.
Example
The maharaja lived in a grand palace surrounded by gardens.
马哈拉贾住在一个宏伟的宫殿里，四周是花园。
C2 adjective /ˈɡaɪlləs/

guileless

天真
Meaning
Innocent and without deceit
Example
Her guileless smile won everyone’s heart.
她天真的笑容赢得了所有人的心。
C2 verb /ɪnˈtɜːrpəˌleɪt/

interpolate

插入
Meaning
To insert something, often words, into a text or conversation; to estimate values between known data points.
Example
The editor interpolated a missing paragraph into the manuscript.
编辑在手稿中插入了一个缺失的段落。
C2 adjective /ˈdoʊlfəl/

Doleful

悲伤的; 忧郁的;
Meaning
sorrowful; mournful; expressing grief or sadness
Example
She gave him a doleful look when he left.
当他离开时，她给了他一个悲伤的眼神。
C2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈvaʊ/

disavow

否认
Meaning
to deny responsibility for or connection with something
Example
He disavowed any involvement in the scandal.
他否认参与了丑闻。
C2 noun /ˈɑːrɡoʊ/

argot

特定群体的行话
Meaning
the specialized vocabulary or jargon of a particular group, especially one with a common interest or occupation
Example
The thieves communicated in an argot that outsiders could not understand.
小偷们用一种外人无法理解的阿尔戈语言交流。
C2 verb /ˌmæn.juˈmɪt/

manumit

释放奴隶
Meaning
to release from slavery or servitude; to set free
Example
The landowner decided to manumit his slaves.
土地所有者决定释放他的奴隶。
C2 noun /sfɛˈrɪsɪti/

sphericity

球形
Meaning
The quality or state of being spherical; roundness.
Example
The sphericity of the ball made it roll smoothly on the ground.
球的球形使它能够平稳地在地面上滚动。
C2 verb /ˈɑːskjʊleɪt/

osculate

亲吻
Meaning
To kiss.
Example
They osculated under the mistletoe during the party.
他们在派对上在槲寄生下接吻。
C2 adjective /ˌʌn.rɪˈdʒɛn.ər.ət/

unregenerate

顽固
Meaning
Not reformed or showing no signs of change; stubbornly refusing to reform or repent.
Example
He remained an unregenerate opponent of progress.
他仍然是进步的顽固反对者。
C2 noun /ˌɒpəˈrɛtə/

operetta

轻歌剧
Meaning
a short opera with light and humorous themes
Example
The theater staged a famous operetta by Gilbert and Sullivan.
剧院上演了吉尔伯特与沙利文的著名轻歌剧。
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。
C2 noun /ˈneɪdɪər/

nadir

Meaning
The lowest point of a situation or condition.
Example
The company reached its nadir during the financial crisis.
C2 adjective /ˈæsənənt/

assonant

押韵
Meaning
Having or characterized by assonance; repeating similar vowel sounds.
Example
The poem is filled with assonant words that create a musical rhythm.
这首诗充满了押韵的词语，创造了音乐般的节奏。
C2 adjective /əbˈsiːkwɪəs/

obsequious

奉承
Meaning
Excessively obedient or attentive in a servile way.
Example
The waiter gave an obsequious bow to every customer.
服务员对每个顾客鞠了一躬。
C2 noun /ˈæntiruːm/

anteroom

前厅
Meaning
A small room leading to a main one, often used as a waiting area.
Example
The guests waited in the anteroom before being called inside.
客人在被叫进去之前在前厅等待。
C2 adjective /ˈfʌndʒəbl/

fungible

可替代的
Meaning
interchangeable; able to replace or be replaced by another identical item
Example
In finance, money is considered a fungible asset.
在金融领域，钱被视为一种可替代资产。
C2 noun /bəˈfuːn/

buffoon

小丑
Meaning
A ridiculous but amusing person; a clown or jester.
Example
He acted like a buffoon at the party, making everyone laugh.
他在派对上像个小丑一样表演，让每个人都笑了。
C2 verb /lʌɡˈʒʊrieɪt/

luxuriate

沉溺于奢华
Meaning
to enjoy something in a self-indulgent way; to take pleasure in great comfort
Example
She luxuriated in the warm bubble bath after a long day.
她在一个漫长的日子后沉浸在温暖的气泡浴中。
C2 verb /fɔrˈswɛr/

forswear

放弃
Meaning
to renounce or reject; to give up completely
Example
He forswore his old habits and started a new life.
他放弃了旧习惯，开始了新的生活。
C2 noun /ɪksˈtʃɛkər/

exchequer

国库
Meaning
The treasury of a state or country.
Example
The government announced new measures to improve the exchequer.
政府宣布了新的措施，以改善国库。
C2 adjective /ˈdʌktaɪl/

ductile

延展性强
Meaning
capable of being stretched into a thin wire without breaking; easily influenced
Example
Gold is a very ductile metal.
黄金是一种非常延展的金属。
C2 adjective /ˈɛksplɪkəbəl/

explicable

可解释的
Meaning
able to be explained or understood
Example
His sudden anger was explicable given the stressful situation.
他的突然愤怒是可以解释的，考虑到紧张的情况。
C2 noun /ˌpliːnɪpəˈtɛnʃəri/

plenipotentiary

全权代表
Meaning
a person invested with full power to act on behalf of another, especially in diplomacy
Example
The ambassador was a plenipotentiary sent to negotiate the treaty.
大使是被派往谈判条约的全权代表。
C2 noun /ˈæntiˌkraɪst/

antichrist

敌基督
Meaning
A person regarded as the supreme opponent of Christ, often seen as a figure of ultimate evil.
Example
Some people fear the rise of an Antichrist in the future.
有些人害怕未来出现敌基督。
C2 adjective /ɡɑːrˈɡæntʃuən/

gargantuan

巨大的
Meaning
Extremely large; enormous.
Example
They served a gargantuan meal at the feast.
他们在宴会上提供了一顿巨大的饭菜。
C2 adjective /ˈkrɒtʃ.ə.ti/

crotchety

脾气坏
Meaning
bad-tempered, easily annoyed, and often complaining
Example
The crotchety old man yelled at the children for playing near his house.
那个脾气坏的老人对在他家附近玩耍的孩子们大喊。
C2 verb /rɪˈspaɪər/

respire

呼吸
Meaning
To breathe in and out; to inhale and exhale.
Example
Plants also respire to release energy.
植物也呼吸以释放能量。
C2 verb /səˈbɔːrn/

suborn

贿赂
Meaning
to bribe or induce someone unlawfully to perform an act, especially to commit perjury
Example
The lawyer was accused of trying to suborn a witness.
律师被指控试图贿赂一名证人。
C2 noun /ˈplænɪsfɪr/

planisphere

星图仪
Meaning
a rotating star chart used to display the visible stars for any time and date
Example
The astronomer used a planisphere to identify the constellations.
天文学家使用星图仪来识别星座。
C2 noun /ˈsɑːrdʒənt ət ɑːrmz/

sergeant-at-arms

警卫员
Meaning
An officer responsible for maintaining order during meetings or legislative sessions.
Example
The sergeant-at-arms escorted the disruptive member out of the hall.
警卫员把扰乱秩序的成员从大厅带了出去。
C2 adjective /ˌɛfəˈvɛsənt/

effervescent

充满活力
Meaning
Giving off bubbles; lively, enthusiastic, and full of energy.
Example
She had an effervescent personality that brightened every room.
她有着充满活力的个性，照亮了每个房间。
C2 noun /ˈjuːzjuːfrʌkt/

usufruct

使用权
Meaning
The legal right to use and enjoy the benefits of someone else’s property without owning it.
Example
The tenant had the usufruct of the land but not its ownership.
租户有权使用这片土地，但没有所有权。
C2 noun /trəˈveɪl/

travail

艰苦的努力
Meaning
Painful or laborious effort; suffering or hardship.
Example
After years of travail, she finally completed her degree.
经过多年的艰苦努力，她终于完成了学位。
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。
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。
C2 noun /ˈpɒl.i.mæθ/

polymath

博学者
Meaning
a person with knowledge of many different subjects
Example
Leonardo da Vinci was a true polymath, excelling in art, science, and engineering.
列奥纳多·达·芬奇是一个真正的博学者，擅长艺术、科学和工程。
C2 noun /ˈseɪ.ɡoʊ/

Sago

萨戈
Meaning
starchy foodstuff obtained from the pith of various tropical palm stems
Example
She prepared sago pudding for dessert.
她为甜点准备了萨戈布丁。
C2 noun /əˈnækrəˌnɪzəm/

anachronism

Meaning
something that is out of its proper time period, especially something old-fashioned in a modern context
Example
Using a typewriter today feels like an anachronism.
C2 noun /ˌlɛdʒərdəˈmeɪn/

legerdemain

魔术, 欺骗
Meaning
skillful use of one's hands when performing tricks; deception or trickery
Example
The magician's legerdemain left the audience amazed.
魔术师的手法让观众惊讶不已。
C2 noun /tækˈsɒnəmɪst/

taxonomist

分类学家
Meaning
A scientist who classifies organisms into groups based on their characteristics.
Example
The taxonomist discovered a new species of insect.
这位分类学家发现了一种新昆虫物种。
C2 noun /ˈdɛvɪltrɪ/

deviltry

恶魔的诡计
Meaning
Cruel or malicious behavior; mischief with an evil aspect.
Example
The villain’s deviltry terrified the townsfolk.
恶棍的恶作剧吓坏了镇上的人。
C2 noun /ˈfjʊr.ʌŋ.kəl/

Furuncle

脓肿; 坑;
Meaning
a painful pus-filled bump under the skin caused by infected, inflamed hair follicles
Example
The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the painful furuncle on his neck.
医生开了抗生素来治疗他脖子上疼痛的脓肿。
C2 noun /dɪˈmʌrɪdʒ/

demurrage

滞纳金
Meaning
a charge payable to the owner of a ship or vehicle for not loading or unloading on time
Example
The company had to pay demurrage for delaying the unloading of goods.
公司因延误卸货而支付了滞纳金。
C2 noun/verb /ˈlɛv.ən/

leaven

酵母
Meaning
a substance, typically yeast, that causes dough to rise; to permeate and modify
Example
A little yeast will leaven the bread dough.
一点酵母会让面团发酵。
C2 adjective /koʊˈiːvəl/

coeval

同时代
Meaning
Having the same age, date of origin, or duration; contemporary.
Example
The philosopher was coeval with the rise of modern science.
这位哲学家与现代科学的崛起是同一时代的。
C2 adjective /ˈbɪz.ən.taɪn/ or /ˈbaɪ.zənˌtiːn/

byzantine

复杂
Meaning
Extremely complicated and detailed; relating to the Byzantine Empire or its style.
Example
The new tax regulations are so byzantine that few understand them.
新的税收规定非常复杂，很少有人能理解。
C2 noun /θiˈɒkrəsi/

theocrasy

神权政治
Meaning
Government or rule by religious leaders or clergy.
Example
Theocrasy often merges religious authority with political power.
神权政治常常将宗教权威与政治权力结合起来。
C2 adjective /ˈbʌlbəs/

bulbous

膨胀的 / 圆形的
Meaning
Bulging, round, or swollen in shape; resembling a bulb.
Example
The frog had a bulbous nose and big eyes.
青蛙有一个膨胀的鼻子和大眼睛。
C2 adjective /pəˈluːsɪd/

pellucid

透明
Meaning
Transparently clear; easy to understand.
Example
The lake water was so pellucid that you could see the stones at the bottom.
湖水是如此透明，你可以看到底部的石头。
C2 verb /ˈpʌlvəraɪz/

pulverize

粉碎
Meaning
To crush or grind something into a fine powder; to completely defeat or destroy.
Example
The machine can pulverize stones into dust.
机器可以将石头粉碎成灰尘。
C2 noun /ˌfəʊ.təʊ.sen.sɪˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/

photosensitivity

光敏感性
Meaning
Sensitivity to light, especially abnormal sensitivity that may cause discomfort or damage.
Example
Overrubbing can increase photosensitivity.
过度摩擦可能增加光敏感性。
C2 adjective /ˈdɪstəl/

distal

远端
Meaning
situated away from the center of the body or from the point of attachment
Example
The doctor examined the distal end of the patient’s arm.
医生检查了病人手臂的远端。
C2 noun /aɪər/

ire

愤怒, 激怒
Meaning
intense anger or rage
Example
The new policy provoked the ire of the employees.
新政策激怒了员工。
C2 adjective ˌnjʊəroʊˈkɒɡnɪtɪv

neurocognitive

神经认知
Meaning
Related to brain information processing and memory power
Example
Neurocognitive functions decline due to lack of sleep.
由于缺乏睡眠，神经认知功能下降。
C2 noun /ˈtɜːrpɪtuːd/

turpitude

堕落
Meaning
depraved or wicked behavior or character
Example
The judge condemned the criminal’s act of moral turpitude.
法官谴责了罪犯的道德堕落行为。
C2 adjective /ˌhaɪpərˈkrɪtɪkl/

hypercritical

过度批评的
Meaning
Excessively or unreasonably critical.
Example
The teacher was often hypercritical of small mistakes.
老师经常对小错误过度批评。
C2 noun /ˈɡændər/

Gander

雄鹅
Meaning
male goose
Example
The gander protected his family from the approaching dog.
这只雄鹅保护了他的家人免受靠近的狗的攻击。
C2 noun /kəˈræf/

carafe

玻璃瓶
Meaning
a glass container without handles used for serving drinks like water or wine
Example
The waiter brought a carafe of water to the table.
服务员把一瓶水放在桌子上。
C2 noun prəˈklɪv.ə.ti

proclivity

倾向
Meaning
A tendency to choose or do something regularly; an inclination or predisposition toward a particular thing.
Example
She has a proclivity for learning new languages.
她有学习新语言的倾向。
C2 noun /ˈsoʊbrɪˌkeɪ/

sobriquet

绰号
Meaning
a person's nickname or descriptive name
Example
The famous leader was known by the sobriquet 'The Iron Lady'.
这位著名的领导人以‘铁娘子’的绰号为人所知。
C2 noun /pəˈnʌmbrə/

penumbra

部分阴影
Meaning
a partially shaded area around the shadow of an object, especially during an eclipse
Example
The moon’s penumbra created a dim shadow over the Earth.
月亮的阴影带在地球上创造了一个微弱的阴影。
C2 noun /ɡæf/

gaff

错误
Meaning
A social blunder or mistake; also a hook or device used in fishing or theater.
Example
He made a major gaff during the meeting by forgetting the client's name.
他在会议中犯了一个大错误，忘记了客户的名字。
C2 noun /ˈskɔːrpiən fɪʃ/

Scorpion fish

蝎子鱼
Meaning
a type of fish with venomous spines that belongs to the family Scorpaenidae
Example
The scorpion fish has dangerous spines that can inject venom.
蝎子鱼有危险的刺，可以注入毒液。
C2 verb /ˌɛvəˈnɛs/

evanesce

逐渐消失
Meaning
To disappear gradually; to fade away.
Example
The mist began to evanesce as the sun rose higher.
雾气在太阳升高时开始逐渐消失。
C2 noun /ˈæntɪkwɛri/

antiquary

古董商
Meaning
A person who studies, collects, or deals in antiques or ancient objects.
Example
The antiquary spent years collecting rare manuscripts from the medieval period.
这位古物商花了多年时间收集来自中世纪的稀有手稿。
C2 noun /sneɪk ɡɔːrd/

Snake gourd

蛇瓜
Meaning
a long, curved vegetable that resembles a snake, commonly used in South Asian cuisine
Example
The snake gourd grows in a twisted, serpentine shape in the garden.
蛇瓜在花园里以弯曲的蛇形生长。
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈmiːdiəbl̩/

irremediable

无法修复的
Meaning
Impossible to cure, repair, or remedy.
Example
The damage to the ancient manuscript was irremediable.
古老手稿的损坏是无法修复的。