C1 noun /ˌpɜːrspəˈreɪʃn/

perspiration

出汗

Meaning

The process of sweating.

Example

Heavy exercise causes perspiration.

剧烈运动会引起出汗。

B2 adjective, noun /ˈsaɪkɪk/

psychic

Meaning

relating to the mind or supernatural powers; a person claiming to have extrasensory abilities

Example

The psychic claimed she could predict the future.

A2 verb /dɪˈskʌs/

discuss

讨论

Meaning

To talk about something with another person or group in detail.

Example

We need to discuss the project before finalizing it.

我们需要在完成之前讨论这个项目。

C2 noun /ˈbuːt.leɪs/

Boot-lace

靴带

Meaning

a cord or string used to fasten a boot or shoe

Example

I need to tie my boot-lace before going for a walk.

我需要在散步前系好我的靴带。

C2 noun /ˈkɪləˌliːtər/

kiloliter

千升

Meaning

a unit of capacity equal to 1,000 liters

Example

The tank can hold up to three kiloliters of water.

水箱最多可容纳三千升水。

C1 noun /ˌræm.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

ramification

后果

Meaning

a consequence of an action or event, often complex or unwelcome.

Example

The new law has serious social ramifications.

新法律有严重的社会后果。

B2 adjective /ˈsoʊʃəbəl/

Sociable

社交的; 友好的; 外向的

Meaning

friendly and enjoys being with other people; outgoing

Example

She is very sociable and makes friends easily.

她很社交，容易交到朋友。

C1 adjective /ɪkˈskruːʃieɪtɪŋ/

excruciating

剧烈的

Meaning

causing extreme physical or mental pain

Example

She was in excruciating pain after the accident.

她在事故后痛苦不堪。

C2 noun /ˌklɛptəˈmeɪniæk/

kleptomaniac

有不可抗拒的偷窃冲动的人

Meaning

A person with an irresistible urge to steal, typically without need or profit.

Example

The kleptomaniac was caught shoplifting again.

这个窃盗狂又一次在商店偷东西时被抓住了。

A1 pronoun /ˈɛvrɪwʌn/

everyone

每个人

Meaning

every person; all people

Example

Everyone must bring their own lunch.

每个人都必须带自己的午餐。

A2 noun /ˈbenɪfɪt/

Benefit

好处; 利益; 益处

Meaning

an advantage or profit gained from something; a helpful or good effect

Example

Exercise has many health benefits for your body.

运动对你的身体有许多健康益处。

C2 noun /ˌdɪsəˈvaʊəl/

disavowal

否认

Meaning

the denial of any responsibility, connection, or support

Example

The politician issued a firm disavowal of the controversial remarks.

该政治家对有争议的言论发表了强烈的否认。

A2 noun /ˈfer.i.teɪl/

Fairy-tale

童话故事

Meaning

a children's story about magical and imaginary beings and lands

Example

Children love listening to fairy-tales before bedtime.

孩子们喜欢在睡觉前听童话故事。

B2 verb /ɪmˈplaɪ/

imply

暗示

Meaning

To suggest something without directly stating it.

Example

Her tone seemed to imply that she was upset.

她的语气似乎暗示她很不高兴。

C1 adjective /ˈdaɪ.si/

dicey

冒险的

Meaning

Risky or unpredictable; potentially dangerous.

Example

Investing in that company looks pretty dicey right now.

现在投资这家公司看起来非常冒险。

C1 verb /dɪˈstɪl/

distill

Meaning

To purify a liquid by heating and cooling; to extract the essential meaning or most important aspects.

Example

The factory distills water to make it safe for drinking.

B2 noun /ˈfɪʃ.ɪŋ/

phishing

通过欺诈手段窃取信息

Meaning

The fraudulent practice of sending emails purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information.

Example

Phishing emails often trick people into revealing passwords.

钓鱼邮件通常会欺骗他人泄露密码。

A1 noun /wɛst/

west

西

Meaning

the direction to the left of the north and to the right of the south, typically associated with the sunset

Example

The sun sets in the west.

太阳在西方落下。

C1 adjective /ˈsɔːsi/

saucy

大胆的

Meaning

Boldly rude, cheeky, or playfully disrespectful.

Example

The child gave a saucy reply to his teacher.

那个孩子给老师一个大胆的回答。

B2 noun /waɪt ˈpɛpər/

White Pepper

白胡椒

Meaning

a spice made from dried peppercorns with the outer husk removed

Example

She added white pepper to the cream soup for a mild spicy flavor.

她把白胡椒加入奶油汤中，给它增添了温和的辛辣味。

C1 noun /ˈboʊ.ə/

Boa

蟒蛇

Meaning

a large non-venomous snake that kills prey by constriction

Example

The boa constrictor wrapped around its prey.

波阿蛇缠绕着它的猎物。

A1 verb /rʌn/

run

跑步

Meaning

to move quickly on foot; to operate or function

Example

I run every morning for exercise.

我每天早上跑步锻炼。

B2 noun /daɪˈmen.ʃənz/

dimensions

维度

Meaning

Aspects or features of a situation, problem, or thing.

Example

New dimensions of space exploration are being uncovered.

太空探索的新维度正在被揭示。

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。

C1 noun /ˈʃær.ən fruːt/

Sharon fruit

沙龙水果

Meaning

a sweet orange persimmon fruit that can be eaten when firm

Example

The Sharon fruit is sweet and can be eaten like an apple.

沙龙水果很甜，可以像苹果一样食用。

B2 noun /ˈrɪb.ən/

ribbon

缎带

Meaning

a long, narrow strip of fabric used for tying or decoration

Example

She tied her hair with a red ribbon.

她用一条红色的缎带绑住了她的头发。

B1 noun /dɪˈskʌvəri/

discovery

发现

Meaning

The act of finding or learning something for the first time.

Example

The discovery of penicillin changed medical history.

青霉素的发现改变了医学历史。

A2 verb /weɪst/

waste

浪费

Meaning

To use or spend carelessly, extravagantly, or to no purpose.

Example

Social media often leads to wasting valuable time.

社交媒体常常导致浪费宝贵的时间。

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。

C1 noun /ˈkliː.vər/

Cleaver

切肉刀

Meaning

a heavy knife with a broad blade used for chopping meat or vegetables

Example

The chef used a cleaver to chop the chicken bones.

厨师用切肉刀切鸡骨头。

B1 adjective /ɪkˈspɛktɪd/

expected

预期的

Meaning

Regarded as likely to happen; anticipated or predicted.

Example

The unemployment rate is expected to decline further.

预计失业率将进一步下降。

B1 verb /ɪkˈsplɔːr/

explore

探索

Meaning

to travel through or study something in order to learn more about it

Example

They decided to explore the forest together.

他们决定一起探索森林。

C1 noun /raɪt/

rite

仪式

Meaning

a religious or ceremonial act

Example

The wedding rite was performed with great solemnity.

婚礼仪式庄严举行。

C1 verb, noun /miˈændər/

meander

漫游

Meaning

to wander aimlessly or follow a winding course

Example

We meandered through the old streets of the city.

我们在城市的老街道上漫步。

B1 noun /swet/

Sweat

汗水

Meaning

moisture exuded through the pores of the skin, typically as a reaction to heat, physical exertion, fever, or fear

Example

After running for an hour, he was covered in sweat.

跑了一小时后，他浑身是汗。

C1 verb /ˈlɪbəreɪt/

liberate

解放

Meaning

to set free from imprisonment, oppression, or restraint

Example

The army liberated the city from enemy control.

军队从敌人控制中解放了城市。

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。

C2 adjective /əˈsɜːrbɪk/

acerbic

尖刻的

Meaning

sharp, harsh, or bitter in tone or taste

Example

His acerbic comments offended many people in the meeting.

他的尖刻评论冒犯了会议中的许多人。

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。

C1 noun /ˈeɪ.kər.ɪdʒ/

acreage

英亩

Meaning

An area of land measured in acres.

Example

The farmer owns a large acreage of fertile land.

农民拥有一大片肥沃的英亩土地。

A1 adjective /jʌŋ/

Young

年轻; 最近

Meaning

having lived for a short time; not old; recent

Example

The young tree needs more water to grow.

年轻的树需要更多水才能生长。

C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌbɛər/

forebear

祖先

Meaning

An ancestor, especially one who lived a long time ago.

Example

He often speaks of his forebears with great respect.

他常常带着极大的敬意谈论他的祖先。

B2 noun ˈme.trɪks

metrics

度量标准

Meaning

A system or standard of measurement; a set of numbers that give information about a particular process or activity.

Example

Metrics are crucial for evaluating performance.

度量标准对于评估绩效至关重要。

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。

B1 noun ˌrek.ə.menˈdeɪ.ʃənz

recommendations

建议

Meaning

Suggestions or proposals as to the best course of action.

Example

The commission submitted their recommendations.

委员会提交了他们的建议。

A2 adjective /ˈtaɪərɪŋ/

tiring

累人的

Meaning

causing someone to feel exhausted or in need of rest

Example

The long journey was extremely tiring.

长途旅行非常累人。

A2 adjective /ʃɑːrp/

Sharp

锋利; 强烈; 突然和强烈; 快速理解

Meaning

having a cutting edge or point; sudden and intense; quick to understand

Example

The knife has a very sharp blade.

刀片非常锋利。

A2 noun /ˈdʌst.bɪn/

Dustbin

垃圾桶

Meaning

a container for holding waste or garbage before disposal

Example

Please throw the paper into the dustbin after use.

请在使用后将纸张丢进垃圾桶。

C2 noun /ˈrɛkwiəm/

requiem

安魂曲

Meaning

A mass, music, or ceremony for the repose of the souls of the dead.

Example

The choir performed a requiem in memory of the late leader.

合唱团为已故领导人表演了安魂曲。

C1 adjective /ˈmɒsi/

Mossy

覆盖苔藓的；生苔的

Meaning

covered with moss; having moss growing on it

Example

The old tree trunk was mossy and covered with green vegetation.

这棵老树干上覆盖着苔藓，并且被绿色植物覆盖。

A2 noun/verb /ˈsɜːrkəl/

circle

圆圈

Meaning

a round shape; to move all the way around something

Example

The children sat in a circle.

孩子们坐成了一个圈。

B2 noun θrets

threats

威胁

Meaning

A statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action.

Example

Threats to food security are rising globally.

全球食品安全面临威胁。

B2 noun; verb /breɪs/

brace

支架；做好准备

Meaning

a device that supports or strengthens something; to prepare mentally or physically for something difficult

Example

She braced herself for the strong wind.

她为强风做好了准备。

B2 noun /ɡræm/

Gram

鹰嘴豆

Meaning

chickpea; a leguminous plant and its edible seed

Example

She cooked gram curry for lunch today.

她今天为午餐做了鹰嘴豆咖喱。

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。

A2 noun, verb /ˈriːzən/

reason

原因，理由

Meaning

A cause, explanation, or justification for an action or event; to think or argue logically.

Example

There is no reason to be upset.

没有理由生气。

C1 noun ˈæltruɪzəm

altruism

利他主义, 无私地关心他人福祉

Meaning

The belief in or practice of disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.

Example

His altruism motivated others to volunteer.

他的利他主义激励其他人去做志愿者。

A2 noun /ˈkɪndərˌɡɑːrtn/

kindergarten

幼儿园

Meaning

a school or class for young children, typically between the ages of four and six

Example

She enrolled her child in kindergarten to prepare for elementary school.

她把孩子注册进了幼儿园，为小学做准备。

C2 adjective /rɪˈfræɡəbəl/

refragable

可反驳的

Meaning

Capable of being refuted or disproved.

Example

His argument was weak and easily refragable.

他的论点薄弱，容易被驳倒。

C1 adjective /vɪˈveɪʃəs/

vivacious

充满活力

Meaning

Attractively lively and animated.

Example

She was admired for her vivacious personality.

她因其充满活力的个性而受到赞赏。

C2 verb /ˈdɛpɪleɪt/

depilate

脱毛

Meaning

to remove hair from the skin, especially by mechanical or chemical means

Example

She decided to depilate her legs before the event.

她决定在活动前脱毛她的腿。

B2 adverb /ˈraɪtli/

Rightly

正确地; 适当地; 公正地

Meaning

correctly; properly; justly

Example

She rightly pointed out the mistakes in the report.

她正确地指出了报告中的错误。

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。

C2 adjective /ˈhʌski/

husky

Meaning

deep, rough, and slightly hoarse voice; also refers to a strong and sturdy build

Example

He spoke in a husky voice after shouting all day.

B2 noun /ˈkɔːtruːm/

courtroom

Meaning

a room in which legal cases are heard and decided by a judge

Example

The witness was called to testify in the courtroom.

A1 noun /ˈwiːkˌɛnd/

weekend

周末

Meaning

the end of the week, typically regarded as Saturday and Sunday

Example

They are planning a trip for the weekend.

他们计划在周末去旅行。

B1 verb /prɪˈdɪkt/

predict

预测

Meaning

to say that something will happen in the future

Example

Scientists predict rain tomorrow.

科学家预测明天会下雨。

C2 adjective /ˌʌnprəˈpɪʃəs/

unpropitious

不利

Meaning

Not giving or indicating a good chance of success; unfavorable.

Example

The team began their journey under unpropitious weather conditions.

团队在不利的天气条件下开始了他们的旅程。

A2 number /ˈfɪfti/

fifty

五十

Meaning

the number 50

Example

The stadium can hold fifty thousand people.

体育场可以容纳五万人。

C1 verb, noun /mɛʃ/

mesh

网格, 编织

Meaning

To fit or work together properly; or a material made of interlaced threads.

Example

The two gears mesh perfectly to keep the machine running smoothly.

这两个齿轮完美契合，使机器平稳运行。

B2 noun /ˌɪn.dɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Indication

指示；标志

Meaning

a sign or piece of information that indicates something; a suggestion or hint

Example

The dark clouds were a clear indication that a storm was approaching the area.

乌云是明显的迹象，表明暴风雨正在接近该地区。

C2 adjective /ˌhæɡ.i.əˈɡræf.ɪk/

hagiographic

过度恭维的

Meaning

Excessively flattering or idealized, often in a biography or portrayal of someone.

Example

The documentary was criticized for its hagiographic portrayal of the leader.

这部纪录片因其对领导者的过度恭维描写而受到批评。

A2 noun ˌpɒpjuˈleɪʃən

population

人口

Meaning

All the inhabitants of a particular place; the number of people living in a country or region.

Example

The population supported autonomy.

人口支持自治。

A2 noun /nʌt/

nut

坚果

Meaning

a hard-shelled fruit that contains a seed, or a small metal piece used in machinery

Example

She ate a peanut, which is a type of nut.

她吃了一颗花生，这是坚果的一种。

B2 noun trænˈspær.ən.si

transparency

透明度

Meaning

The quality of being easy to perceive or detect; openness, accountability, and honesty in governance or operations.

Example

Transparency fosters trust in governance.

透明度促进了治理中的信任。

B1 noun /ruːt/

route

Meaning

a way or course taken to get from one place to another

Example

The best route to the airport is through the highway.

B2 noun /kənˈdenst mɪlk/

Condensed milk

炼乳

Meaning

milk from which water has been removed and sugar added, creating a thick, sweet product

Example

The recipe calls for a can of condensed milk to make the dessert extra creamy.

这个食谱需要一罐炼乳来让甜点更加奶油味。

C1 noun /ˈsɪlk.wɜːrm/

Silk-worm

蚕

Meaning

the caterpillar of a moth that produces silk fibers used to make silk fabric

Example

Silkworms feed on mulberry leaves to produce silk.

蚕虫以桑叶为食，产生丝绸。

A1 verb /kliːn/

clean

清洁

Meaning

To make something free from dirt, marks, or mess.

Example

She cleaned the kitchen before the guests arrived.

她在客人到来之前清洁了厨房。

B2 adjective ˈɡraʊndˌbreɪ.kɪŋ

groundbreaking

开创性

Meaning

Introducing new ideas or methods; innovative or pioneering.

Example

Groundbreaking advancements redefine innovation.

开创性进展重新定义创新。

B2 verb /ˈhɑːrnɪs/

harness

Meaning

To control and make use of natural resources, especially energy.

Example

Scientists are working to harness solar power effectively.

B2 noun ˈrɛstɪŋ pleɪs

resting place

安息地

Meaning

A place where someone or something rests, especially a burial site.

Example

The resting place of the martyrs is near the river.

烈士的安息地靠近河流。

A2 verb /wɔːrm/

Warm

加热

Meaning

to make or become warm; to heat something gently

Example

The sun warms the earth during the day.

太阳在白天加热地球。

C1 noun /ˈdɒɡmə/

dogma

教条

Meaning

A principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true.

Example

The religious leader strictly adhered to traditional dogma.

宗教领袖严格遵守传统的教条。

A2 noun /ˈtoʊstər/

Toaster

烤面包机

Meaning

an electric appliance used for toasting bread slices

Example

I put two slices of bread in the toaster for breakfast.

我把两片面包放进烤面包机里做早餐。

A2 noun /ˈpɑːtnər/

partner

合作伙伴

Meaning

a person who shares or is associated with another in some action or endeavor

Example

She is my business partner in the new venture.

她是我在这个新项目中的商业合作伙伴。

C1 adjective /ˈmeɪkˌʃɪft/

makeshift

临时

Meaning

used as a temporary substitute; improvised

Example

They used boxes as a makeshift table.

他们用箱子作为临时桌子。

B2 noun /ˈkaʊn.tər/

counter

柜台

Meaning

a flat surface in a shop, bank, or kitchen where transactions or work are done

Example

The cashier stood behind the counter.

收银员站在柜台后面。

C1 adjective /ˌhɑːrdˈhɑːrtɪd/

hard-hearted

冷酷无情

Meaning

showing no kindness or sympathy; cruel

Example

The landlord was hard-hearted and refused to help the poor family.

房东是个冷酷无情的人，拒绝帮助贫困家庭。

C1 verb /ˈɪnkjʊˌbeɪt/

incubate

孵化

Meaning

to keep eggs, cells, or organisms at the right conditions for development

Example

The hen will incubate the eggs until they hatch.

母鸡会孵化蛋直到它们孵化。

B2 noun ˌreɪ.di.oʊ.ækˈtɪv.ə.ti

radioactivity

放射性

Meaning

The emission of ionizing radiation or particles caused by the spontaneous disintegration of atomic nuclei.

Example

Radioactivity is used in medical treatments like cancer therapy.

放射性在包括癌症治疗在内的医疗治疗中被用于治疗。

C1 adjective ɪnˈdʒiː.ni.əs

ingenious

巧妙

Meaning

Showing inventiveness and skill; clever, original, and inventive.

Example

His ingenious ideas transformed modern physics.

他的巧妙想法改变了现代物理学。

C1 adjective /həˈbɪtʃuəl/

habitual

习惯性的

Meaning

Done or doing constantly or as a habit; customary.

Example

He was a habitual latecomer to class.

他是一个上课习惯性迟到的人。

B1 noun /ˈɝːθ.kweɪk/

earthquake

地震

Meaning

A sudden and violent shaking of the ground as a result of movements within the earth's crust.

Example

A powerful earthquake struck Japan last night.

昨晚日本发生了强烈的地震。

B1 verb /ˈdoʊneɪt/

donate

捐赠

Meaning

to give money, goods, or time to help others; to contribute

Example

She donates blood every three months.

她每三个月捐一次血。

C1 noun /bəˈbuːn/

Baboon

狒狒

Meaning

a large African and Arabian primate with a dog-like snout and colorful buttocks

Example

The baboon troop gathered around the watering hole in the savanna.

狒狒群聚集在大草原的水坑旁。

C2 noun /ɡreɪˈdeɪʃən/

gradation

渐变

Meaning

A gradual change from one stage, tone, or degree to another.

Example

The artist used subtle gradation of colors in her painting.

艺术家在她的画作中使用了细腻的渐变色彩。

B1 noun /paɪp/

pipe

管道

Meaning

a tube used for conveying liquids or gases

Example

The plumber fixed the broken pipe.

水管工修理了坏掉的管道。

C1 noun /ˈsɛntrɪˌfjuːdʒ/

centrifuge

离心机

Meaning

A machine that spins substances at high speed to separate different components.

Example

The lab technician used a centrifuge to separate the blood cells from the plasma.

实验室技术员使用离心机将血细胞从血浆中分离出来。

B2 noun /ˈmɛtəfɔːr/

metaphor

幸福

Meaning

A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable.

Example

Time is a thief is a common metaphor for how quickly life passes.

当她获得奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。

B1 noun ˈbreɪvəri

bravery

勇气

Meaning

Courageous behavior or character; the quality of being brave.

Example

The bravery of our soldiers is unforgettable.

我们士兵的勇气是难忘的。

C2 adjective ɪnˈfiː.zə.bəl

infeasible

不可行

Meaning

Not possible to do easily or conveniently; impracticable.

Example

Restoring the forest may become infeasible if destruction continues.

如果破坏继续下去，恢复森林可能变得不可行。

A2 noun /ˈkær.ət/

Carrot

胡萝卜

Meaning

a long pointed orange root vegetable that grows underground

Example

Carrots are rich in vitamin A.

胡萝卜富含维生素A。

C2 verb /bɪˈnʌm/

benumb

使麻木

Meaning

to make physically numb or without sensation; to make mentally dull or insensitive

Example

The freezing wind seemed to benumb his fingers within minutes.

刺骨的寒风几分钟内就使他的手指麻木了。

B1 noun /bɔɪl/

Boil

脓疱; 疖

Meaning

a painful, pus-filled bump under the skin caused by infected hair follicles

Example

The painful boil on his neck required medical treatment.

他脖子上的疼痛脓疱需要医疗处理。

A1 verb /fiːl/

Feel

感受; 经历; 触摸

Meaning

to experience an emotion or physical sensation; to touch something

Example

I feel happy when I see my friends.

我看到我的朋友时感到很高兴。

C2 adjective /ɪɡˈnoʊ.bəl/

Ignoble

卑鄙; 可耻; 不光彩

Meaning

dishonorable; not noble in character; base or mean

Example

His ignoble actions betrayed his friends' trust.

他卑鄙的行为背叛了朋友的信任。

B1 noun /ˈkæp.ɪ.təl/

Capital

首都; 资本; 财富

Meaning

the most important city or town of a country or region; wealth in the form of money or assets

Example

Paris is the capital of France and also a major financial capital.

巴黎是法国的首都，也是一个重要的金融中心。

C1 noun /ˈfreɪlti/

frailty

脆弱

Meaning

The condition of being weak, delicate, or easily broken.

Example

Old age often comes with physical frailty.

衰老通常伴随着身体的脆弱。

B2 adjective /ˈsoʊpi/

Soapy

覆盖着肥皂的; 泡沫的

Meaning

covered with soap; having the characteristics of soap; foamy

Example

The dishes were still soapy after washing.

洗完后，碗盘仍然很肥皂。

C2 verb /ˌdɪspəˈzɛs/

dispossess

剥夺

Meaning

to deprive someone of land, property, or other possessions

Example

The new law threatened to dispossess many farmers of their land.

新法律威胁着剥夺许多农民的土地。

C2 noun /əˈbaɪdəns/

abidance

遵守

Meaning

the act of following, accepting, or complying with something

Example

Her abidance by the rules impressed the committee.

她遵守规则给委员会留下了深刻印象。

A1 noun /miːt/

Meat

肉

Meaning

animal flesh used as food

Example

We bought fresh meat from the butcher shop.

我们从肉店买了新鲜的肉。

B2 noun /kəmˈpæʃ.ən/

Compassion

同情

Meaning

sympathetic concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others; deep awareness of suffering with a desire to help

Example

She showed great compassion towards the homeless children by providing them food and shelter.

她通过为无家可归的孩子提供食物和住所，表现出极大的同情。

C1 adjective /hɜːrˈbɪv.ər.əs/

Herbivorous

草食性

Meaning

feeding on plants; plant-eating

Example

Cows are herbivorous animals that graze on grass.

牛是草食性动物，吃草。

C1 noun prəˈtɛk.ʃə.nɪ.zəm

protectionism

保护主义

Meaning

The theory or practice of shielding a country's domestic industries from foreign competition by taxing imports.

Example

The government's protectionism helped local businesses grow.

政府的保护主义帮助了本地企业的成长。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈeɪ.bəl/

Unable

无法

Meaning

lacking the power, skill, or means to do something

Example

He was unable to attend the meeting.

他无法参加会议。

C1 adjective ˌɡæs.troʊ.ɪnˈtes.tɪ.nəl

gastrointestinal

胃肠的

Meaning

Relating to the stomach and intestines.

Example

Spicy food can cause gastrointestinal issues.

辛辣食物可能导致胃肠问题。

B1 noun /ˈbeɡər/

Beggar

乞丐

Meaning

a person who lives by asking for money or food

Example

The beggar sat by the temple asking for alms.

乞丐坐在寺庙旁乞讨。

B2 adjective /ˌhaɪ ˈtɛk/

high-tech

高科技

Meaning

using or involving advanced technology.

Example

The company produces high-tech medical devices.

该公司生产高科技医疗设备。

C1 noun ˌmɪs.kənˈsɛp.ʃən

misconception

误解

Meaning

A wrong idea or false understanding about something.

Example

There is a common misconception that success happens overnight.

有一个常见的误解，认为成功是一天之内发生的。