C1 adjective /pərˈtɜːrbd/

perturbed

不安的

Meaning

feeling anxious, unsettled, or disturbed

Example

He looked perturbed after hearing the bad news.

他听到坏消息后看起来很不安。

C2 verb /læmˈbæst/

lambast

严厉批评

Meaning

To criticize harshly or to beat severely.

Example

The coach lambasted the team for their poor performance.

教练因团队表现差而严厉批评了他们。

C2 noun /ˈdaɪəˌdɛm/

diadem

冕冠

Meaning

A crown or headband worn as a symbol of royalty or authority.

Example

The queen wore a glittering diadem at the coronation.

女王在加冕仪式上戴着闪闪发光的王冠。

B1 noun /ˈkʌntrisaɪd/

countryside

乡村

Meaning

land outside cities and towns; rural areas with farms, fields, and villages

Example

She enjoys the peace and beauty of the countryside.

她享受乡村的宁静和美丽。

C1 adjective /ˈtɛsti/

testy

暴躁

Meaning

Easily irritated or annoyed.

Example

He became testy when asked the same question repeatedly.

当他一再被问到相同的问题时，他变得易怒。

B2 verb, noun /ɡrɪn/

grin

露出牙齿笑，通常是开心的笑

Meaning

to smile broadly, often showing teeth

Example

She grinned happily at the good news.

她高兴地露出牙齿笑着听到好消息。

A2 adjective ˈfɪz.ɪ.kəl

physical

物理

Meaning

Relating to things perceived through the senses as opposed to the mind; tangible or concrete.

Example

Physical components form the system's base.

物理组件构成系统的基础。

C2 noun /ˌɡlæd.iˈoʊ.ləs/

Gladiolus

剑兰

Meaning

A tall flowering plant with sword-shaped leaves and colorful spike-like flower clusters, popular in gardens and floral arrangements

Example

The gladiolus stood tall and elegant in the flower bed.

剑兰在花坛里高大而优雅地矗立着。

C1 noun /ɪkˈspɛktənsi/

expectancy

期望

Meaning

the state of expecting something; anticipation or likelihood

Example

There was a sense of expectancy in the room before the results were announced.

在结果公布之前，房间里充满了期待感。

B1 verb əˈdrɛst

addressed

解决

Meaning

To think about and begin to deal with an issue or problem.

Example

Addressing key problems is vital for long-term change.

解决关键问题对于长期变化至关重要。

B2 noun /ˌnoʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃənz/

notifications

通知

Meaning

A notice or announcement, especially an official one.

Example

Turn off notifications to stay focused.

关闭通知以保持专注。

C1 noun /ˈprɒmɪnəns/

prominence

声望

Meaning

The state of being important, famous, or easily noticed.

Example

Her work gained prominence after the award.

她的工作在获奖后获得了声望。

C1 noun /dɪˈsɜːn.mənt/

discernment

洞察力

Meaning

The ability to judge well or understand something correctly; keen insight.

Example

His discernment in business decisions made him successful.

他的商业决策中的洞察力让他成功。

B2 noun /ˈdʒæn.ɪ.tər/

Janitor

清洁工, 看门人

Meaning

a person employed to clean and maintain a building; a caretaker

Example

The school janitor worked late every evening to ensure the classrooms were spotless.

学校的清洁工每天晚上都工作到很晚，以确保教室保持干净。

A1 noun /wɜːrld/

world

世界

Meaning

the earth, together with all of its countries and people

Example

The world is becoming more interconnected every day.

这个世界每天都变得更加互联互通。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈprɒf.ɪ.tə.bl̩/

Unprofitable

无利可图

Meaning

not yielding profit or gain; not producing financial benefit

Example

The unprofitable business was forced to close down after three years.

这个无利可图的生意在三年后被迫关闭。

C2 verb /kɔːk/

caulk

密封

Meaning

to seal a crack or gap with a waterproof filler

Example

He caulked the window frames to stop the draft.

他用密封胶封住了窗框，以阻止空气流通。

C2 adjective /æbˈstruːs/

abstruse

深奥

Meaning

Difficult to understand; obscure.

Example

The abstruse nature of the philosophical debate left many confused.

哲学辩论的深奥本质让许多人感到困惑。

C1 verb /ˈwɒloʊ/

wallow

打滚, 沉溺

Meaning

to roll about or indulge oneself in something excessively

Example

The buffalo likes to wallow in the mud on hot days.

水牛喜欢在热天在泥巴里打滚。

A1 adjective /ˈbɪɡɪst/

biggest

最大的

Meaning

largest in size, amount, degree, or importance; superlative form of big

Example

This is the biggest challenge we have ever faced.

这是我们面临过的最大挑战。

C1 noun ˌdɛməˈɡræfɪk trænˈzɪʃən

demographic transition

人口过渡

Meaning

A shift in population patterns from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates as a country develops economically

Example

The demographic transition indicates a shift towards an aging society.

人口过渡表示向老龄化社会的转变。

C2 adjective/noun /ɪnˈkɑːrnədiːn/

incarnadine

深红色

Meaning

a bright crimson or pinkish-red color

Example

The sky turned incarnadine at sunset.

夕阳下天空变成了深红色。

C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈfɛnsəbl̩/

indefensible

无法辩护

Meaning

not able to be protected or justified

Example

The minister’s remarks were considered indefensible by the public.

部长的言论被公众视为无法辩护。

C2 noun kwɔːrk

quark

夸克

Meaning

A fundamental subatomic particle that combines to form protons and neutrons.

Example

Quarks form protons and neutrons.

夸克形成质子和中子。

C2 noun /ˈbed.ləm/

Bedlam

混乱；嘈杂的混乱

Meaning

a scene of noisy confusion; chaos and disorder

Example

The classroom was complete bedlam after the fire alarm.

火灾警报后，教室变得完全混乱。

B1 adverb /pɑːrˈtɪkjʊləli/

particularly

特别地

Meaning

to a higher degree than is usual or expected

Example

She is particularly fond of Italian food.

她特别喜欢意大利菜。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈmærid/

unmarried

未婚

Meaning

Not married; single.

Example

He is thirty-five and still unmarried.

他三十五岁，仍然未婚。

A1 noun /mʌnθ/

month

月

Meaning

a period of about four weeks or one-twelfth of a year

Example

She visits her grandparents once a month.

她每个月都会去看祖父母一次。

C1 noun /ˌmʌltɪˈplɪsɪti/

multiplicity

多样性

Meaning

A large number or variety of something.

Example

The project faced a multiplicity of challenges.

该项目面临着多样化的挑战。

C1 adjective /dræb/

drab

单调

Meaning

Dull, lacking brightness or interest; monotonous.

Example

The room looked drab with its gray walls and dim lighting.

这个房间因为灰色的墙壁和昏暗的灯光显得很单调。

C2 noun /ˈjoʊmən/

yeoman

农民 / 忠诚的员工

Meaning

A farmer who cultivates his own land; also used to describe someone performing loyal, useful service.

Example

He did yeoman service in completing the project on time.

他在按时完成项目时做了忠诚的工作。

B1 adjective /ˈwel.θi/

Wealthy

富有的; 有钱的; 繁荣的

Meaning

having a great deal of money; rich; prosperous

Example

The wealthy businessman donated millions to charity.

富有的商人捐赠了数百万美元给慈善事业。

B2 adjective dʒəˈnet.ɪk

genetic

遗传的

Meaning

Relating to genes or heredity; concerning the transmission of inherited characteristics.

Example

Genetic traits influence physical characteristics.

遗传特征影响身体特征。

C2 noun /ˈkoʊdə/

coda

尾声

Meaning

the concluding passage of a piece of music or a literary work

Example

The novel ends with a reflective coda that ties up the themes.

这部小说以一段反思性的尾声结束，将主题联系起来。

B2 noun /ˈtuː.lɪp/

Tulip

郁金香

Meaning

a colorful spring flower with cup-shaped petals

Example

The red tulip bloomed beautifully in the garden.

红色的郁金香在花园里美丽地盛开。

B1 adverb /ˈɡreɪtli/

greatly

非常

Meaning

to a large extent or degree; very much

Example

She was greatly admired by her students.

她深受学生们的喜爱。

B2 noun /ˈmet.roʊ reɪl/

Metro Rail

地铁

Meaning

an underground urban railway system; subway system

Example

The metro rail connects all major areas of the city efficiently.

地铁有效地连接了城市的所有主要区域。

C2 adjective /ˈprɛʃənt/ or /ˈpriːʃənt/

prescient

先知的

Meaning

having or showing knowledge of events before they take place

Example

The prescient investor sold his shares just before the market crashed.

那位先知的投资者在市场崩盘之前卖掉了他的股票。

A1 noun /ɪər/

Ear

耳朵; 听力; 听的能力

Meaning

the organ of hearing; the ability to hear or listen

Example

She whispered something in his ear during the meeting.

她在会议期间低声在他耳边说了些什么。

B2 noun ˈæmbɪəns

ambience

氛围

Meaning

The character and atmosphere of a place.

Example

The restaurant's ambience was relaxed and inviting, perfect for a casual dinner.

餐厅的氛围轻松而宜人，非常适合休闲晚餐。

C1 noun /ˈɔɪntmənt/

ointment

药膏

Meaning

A smooth, oily substance applied to the skin for healing or soothing.

Example

The doctor prescribed an ointment for the burn on his arm.

医生为他手臂上的烧伤开了一种药膏。

C1 adjective /əˈtjuːnd/

attuned

敏感的 / 调整好的

Meaning

Being receptive or sensitive to something; well adjusted or in harmony.

Example

She is attuned to the needs of her students.

她对学生的需求很敏感。

C1 noun /ˈmæɡnɪtuːd/

Magnitude

震级；大小；重要性

Meaning

The great size or extent of something; importance

Example

The magnitude of the earthquake was measured at 7.5 on the Richter scale.

地震的震级在里氏规模上测量为7.5。

B2 adjective /ˈfeɪθ.fəl/

Faithful

忠诚的; 忠实的; 可靠的

Meaning

loyal and committed; reliable; true to one's beliefs

Example

She remained faithful to her principles throughout her career.

她在整个职业生涯中始终忠诚于自己的原则。

C2 noun /tɔːˈtɒlədʒi/

tautology

不必要的重复

Meaning

the unnecessary repetition of the same idea in different words

Example

The phrase 'it will happen or it won’t' is a tautology.

'它会发生，或者不会发生' 这句话就是一个套词论。

C2 adjective /ˈpɔːntʃi/

paunchy

大肚子

Meaning

Having a large or protruding belly.

Example

The paunchy man struggled to button his shirt.

那个大肚子男人在努力扣上他的衬衫纽扣。

B2 adjective /ˈsoʊlər/

solar

太阳的

Meaning

Relating to or determined by the sun

Example

The house is powered by solar energy.

这座房子由太阳能驱动。

A2 noun /mɛs/

mess

混乱

Meaning

A state of disorder or untidiness.

Example

The kids left the room in a complete mess.

孩子们把房间弄得一团糟。

B2 noun /səbˈmɪʃən/

submission

提交, 顺从

Meaning

the act of yielding to authority or presenting something for consideration

Example

Her submission of the report was appreciated by the manager.

她提交的报告受到了经理的赞赏。

B2 verb /ˌpɜːrsəˈvɪr/

persevere

坚持

Meaning

to continue trying to achieve something despite difficulty or delay

Example

He persevered through many failures before succeeding.

他在许多失败后坚持到底，最终成功了。

A1 noun/adjective/adverb /ˌaʊtˈsaɪd/

outside

外面

Meaning

the external part or surface of something; beyond the boundary

Example

Children were playing outside in the yard.

孩子们在院子外面玩。

C2 noun /ˈaɪdlər/

idler

懒汉

Meaning

A person who avoids work or spends time lazily.

Example

He was known as an idler who wasted his days.

他被称为一个懒汉，浪费了他的日子。

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。

C1 verb /əˈdʒuːdɪˌkeɪt/

adjudicate

裁定

Meaning

to make a formal judgment or decision about a problem or dispute

Example

The committee was formed to adjudicate disputes between the parties.

委员会的成立是为了裁定各方之间的争议。

C1 verb /dəˈmɛstɪkeɪt/

domesticate

驯化

Meaning

to tame an animal for use by humans; to adapt something for domestic use

Example

Humans domesticated dogs thousands of years ago.

人类几千年前驯化了狗。

C1 noun /ɪnˈsɜːʃən/

insertion

插入

Meaning

the action of inserting something into something else

Example

The insertion of the new data was completed successfully.

新数据的插入已成功完成。

C2 verb /ˈlɪk.wɪ.faɪ/

liquefy

液化

Meaning

to make or become liquid

Example

The heat will liquefy the butter in a few minutes.

热量将在几分钟内使黄油液化。

B1 verb /wɪŋ/

wing

用翅膀飞翔

Meaning

to fly using wings; to move swiftly through the air

Example

The bird wings its way across the sky.

鸟飞翔穿越天空。

B2 adverb /ˈpraɪ.vət.li/

Privately

私下; 保密地

Meaning

in a private manner; without others present; confidentially

Example

She spoke to him privately about the matter.

她私下里和他谈论了这个问题。

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 /ˈæd.vənt/

advent

到来

Meaning

The arrival of a notable person, thing, or event.

Example

The advent of the internet changed the way people communicate.

互联网的到来改变了人们交流的方式。

C1 noun /ˈliːvˌteɪ.kɪŋ/

leave-taking

告别

Meaning

an act of saying goodbye; farewell

Example

His leave-taking from his friends was emotional.

他向朋友的告别是感人的。

B2 noun /ˈfeɪbəl/

fable

寓言

Meaning

a short story, typically featuring animals as characters, that conveys a moral lesson

Example

Aesop’s fables are famous for teaching valuable lessons through simple stories.

伊索的寓言通过简单的故事传授宝贵的教训。

B2 noun /ɪkˈsploʊʒən/

explosion

爆炸

Meaning

a violent burst or release of energy, often causing damage and noise

Example

The explosion shook the entire neighborhood.

爆炸震动了整个社区。

B2 adjective ˈmem.ər.ə.bəl

memorable

值得记住的

Meaning

Worth remembering or easily remembered, especially because of being special or unusual.

Example

Memorable events inspire generations.

值得记住的事件激励着一代又一代。

B2 noun/verb /pɜːrk/

perk

福利

Meaning

A benefit or advantage associated with a job; or to become more lively or cheerful.

Example

One of the perks of working here is free lunch every Friday.

在这里工作的一项福利是每周五免费午餐。

C1 adjective /ˈdʒiː.ni.əl/

genial

亲切

Meaning

friendly, cheerful, and pleasant

Example

She greeted us with a genial smile.

她带着一个亲切的微笑迎接我们。

B2 adjective /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/

joyful

快乐的

Meaning

full of joy and happiness; causing joy or delight

Example

She felt joyful when she heard the good news.

听到好消息时，她感到很快乐。

C1 adjective /ˈθrɪfti/

thrifty

节俭

Meaning

using money and resources carefully and not wastefully

Example

She is very thrifty and always saves money for the future.

她非常节俭，总是为未来存钱。

C2 noun ˈtræn.zi.əns

transience

短暂性

Meaning

The state or fact of lasting only for a short time; impermanence.

Example

The transience of youth makes it more precious.

青春的短暂性让它更珍贵。

B2 noun /mɪnt/

Mint

薄荷; 钱币厂

Meaning

An aromatic plant used for flavoring; also a place where money is manufactured

Example

She added fresh mint leaves to the tea for a refreshing taste.

她在茶里加了新鲜的薄荷叶，带来清新的味道。

B2 verb /ˈɔːθəraɪz/

authorize

授权

Meaning

to give official permission or approval for something

Example

The manager will authorize the payment tomorrow.

经理明天将授权付款。

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。

B2 noun /ˈʃɔːrt.kʌm.ɪŋ/

Shortcoming

缺陷; 不足; 缺点

Meaning

a fault or failure to meet a certain standard; a deficiency

Example

Despite his many talents, he has some shortcomings.

尽管他有许多才华，他仍然有一些短处。

B2 verb /feɪd/

fade

褪色

Meaning

To gradually lose brightness, color, or strength.

Example

The colors of the old photo have started to fade.

老照片的颜色开始褪色。

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。

B1 noun /ˈprɪn.tər/

Printer

打印机

Meaning

a person whose job is printing books, newspapers, or other materials; a machine that prints documents

Example

The printer delivered the wedding invitations on time.

打印机准时交付了婚礼请柬。

C1 adjective /ɪmˈprɒbəbl/

improbable

不太可能的

Meaning

Not likely to be true or to happen.

Example

It seems improbable that he will arrive on time.

看起来他准时到达的可能性很小。

C1 verb /prəˈfes/

profess

宣称

Meaning

to declare or claim openly; to state one's belief

Example

He professes his love for classical music.

他宣称自己热爱古典音乐。

C1 adjective /ˌɛpɪˈsɒdɪk/

episodic

集集式的

Meaning

Happening occasionally or in separate parts; related to episodes.

Example

Her interest in art was episodic, coming and going over the years.

她对艺术的兴趣是间歇性的，随着岁月的流逝而来又去。

C1 noun /doʊ/

doe

母鹿

Meaning

a female deer, especially an adult one

Example

The doe and her fawn were grazing in the meadow.

母鹿和她的小鹿在草地上吃草。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈɡreɪt.fəl/

Ungrateful

忘恩负义

Meaning

not feeling or showing thanks for something done or given; not appreciating kindness

Example

She felt he was ungrateful for all the help she had given him.

她觉得他对她给予的所有帮助都忘恩负义。

B2 verb /ˌriːjuˈnaɪt/

reunite

重聚

Meaning

to bring together again after separation

Example

The family was reunited after many years.

这个家庭在许多年后重新团聚。

C2 noun /drʌdʒ/

drudge

苦工

Meaning

A person made to do hard, menial, or dull work.

Example

He felt like a drudge, stuck in repetitive tasks all day.

他觉得自己像个苦工，一整天都困在重复的任务中。

C1 noun /kənˈfɔːrməns/

conformance

一致性

Meaning

The act of conforming to a rule, standard, or law.

Example

The product was tested for conformance with safety standards.

该产品已按照安全标准进行了符合性测试。

A2 noun /mjuˈziːəm/

museum

博物馆

Meaning

a building in which objects of historical, scientific, artistic, or cultural interest are stored and exhibited

Example

We visited the art museum to see the new exhibition.

我们参观了艺术博物馆，欣赏了新的展览。

A2 noun /ˈbɪznəsmæn/

businessman

商人

Meaning

a person engaged in commercial or industrial business activities

Example

The businessman invested heavily in new technology.

商人们在新技术上进行了大量投资。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈhjuːmən/

Inhuman

不人道的

Meaning

lacking human qualities; cruel; brutal; savage

Example

The dictator's inhuman treatment of prisoners shocked the international community.

独裁者对囚犯的非人道待遇震惊了国际社会。

C1 verb, noun /ˈflʌstər/

fluster

使困惑

Meaning

to make someone agitated or confused

Example

The unexpected question flustered him.

这个意外的问题让他感到困惑。

B2 noun /ˈtrɪl.jən/

trillion

万亿

Meaning

a number equal to 1,000 billion, or 10^12

Example

The company's worth has risen to over a trillion dollars.

公司的价值已经超过了一万亿美元。

C2 noun /ɪnˈvaɪtər/

invitor

邀请者

Meaning

a person who invites someone to an event, meeting, or place

Example

The invitor greeted all the guests warmly at the entrance.

邀请者在入口处热情地欢迎了客人。

C1 adjective /səˈriːn/

serene

宁静和平和

Meaning

Calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil.

Example

The lake had a serene and peaceful atmosphere.

湖泊有着宁静和平和的气氛。

B1 noun ɪˈkɒnəmiːz

economies

经济

Meaning

The wealth and resources of a country or region.

Example

Emerging economies have been growing rapidly over the past decade.

新兴经济体在过去十年中迅速增长。

B1 noun /ˈsʌn.set/

Sunset

日落

Meaning

the time in the evening when the sun disappears below the horizon

Example

The romantic sunset painted the sky in golden colors.

浪漫的日落把天空涂上金色。

B2 noun /ˈkʌm.pəs/

Compass

罗盘

Meaning

an instrument for finding direction with a magnetic needle pointing to magnetic north

Example

The hiker used a compass to find the right direction.

登山者使用罗盘来寻找正确的方向。

C1 noun, verb /ˈmæn.deɪt/

mandate

命令

Meaning

an official order or command; to give someone authority to act in a certain way

Example

The government issued a mandate to reduce carbon emissions.

政府发布了减少碳排放的命令。

C1 verb /ˈbæfəl/

baffle

困惑

Meaning

to confuse; to be too difficult to understand

Example

The math problem baffles me completely.

数学问题完全把我搞糊涂了。

B1 adjective /ˈtwɛntiəθ/

twentieth

第二十

Meaning

coming after the nineteenth in order; being one of twenty equal parts.

Example

She was born on the twentieth of April.

她出生在四月二十日。

A1 preposition /ˈɪntuː/

into

进去

Meaning

expressing movement or direction to the inside of something

Example

She walked into the room quietly.

她安静地走进了房间。

C1 adjective /ˈspaɪn.ləs/

Spineless

缺乏勇气; 意志薄弱; 胆小

Meaning

lacking courage or determination; weak-willed

Example

He was too spineless to stand up for his beliefs.

他太软弱，无法为自己的信仰站出来。

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。

B1 verb /ʃɪft/

shift

转移

Meaning

To move or change from one place, position, or situation to another.

Example

She had to shift her focus to the new project.

她不得不将注意力转向新项目。

C2 verb /leɪv/

lave

洗

Meaning

To wash or bathe.

Example

She laved her face with cool water.

她用冷水洗了脸。

A2 adjective /breɪv/

brave

勇敢

Meaning

showing courage in the face of danger or difficulty

Example

The brave firefighter rushed into the burning building.

勇敢的消防员冲进了燃烧的建筑物。

A2 adjective /ˈskeəri/

scary

可怕

Meaning

causing fear or making you feel frightened

Example

That horror movie was really scary.

那部恐怖电影真的很吓人。

C1 adjective prəˈvɪnʃəl

provincial

省级

Meaning

Of or concerning a province of a country or empire.

Example

Bengali was not just a provincial language.

孟加拉语不仅仅是一个省级语言。

父母

Meaning

a mother or father of a person or animal

Example

Both of his parents are teachers.

他的父母是教师。