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C2 verb /ˈpɛtɪˌfɒɡ/

pettifog

争论琐碎的事情
Meaning
to argue or quibble over trivial matters; to engage in petty, dishonest practices
Example
The lawyer was accused of trying to pettifog instead of addressing the real issue.
律师被指控试图争论琐碎的事情，而不是解决真正的问题。
C2 adjective /rɪˈdaʊ.tə.bəl/

redoubtable

可怕/值得尊敬
Meaning
formidable, especially as an opponent; inspiring fear or respect
Example
She was a redoubtable leader who commanded respect from all.
她是一个可怕的领导，赢得了所有人的尊重。
C2 noun /ˈvɪtəlz/

victuals

食品
Meaning
Food or provisions, especially for human consumption.
Example
The travelers packed enough victuals for their long journey.
旅行者为他们的长途旅行打包了足够的食物。
B2 adjective /ˈwʊd biː/

Would-be

有前途的; 可能的;
Meaning
prospective; intending to be; aspiring
Example
The would-be actor practiced his lines every day.
这个有前途的演员每天都在练习台词。
B2 noun /ˈpaɪpˌlaɪn/

pipeline

管道
Meaning
a long tube through which liquids or gases are transported
Example
The company is building a new pipeline to transport natural gas.
该公司正在建造一条新的管道来运输天然气。
C2 noun /ˈsuːθˌseɪər/

soothsayer

预言家
Meaning
a person who claims to predict the future
Example
The king consulted a soothsayer before going to war.
国王在出征前咨询了一个算命师。
B1 noun /bʊk ˈsel.ər/

Book seller

书商
Meaning
a person who sells books, especially as a business
Example
The book seller recommended a great novel for my summer reading.
书商推荐了我暑期阅读的一本好小说。
B1 noun /ˌsaʊθˈwɛst/

southwest

西南
Meaning
the direction that is between south and west; a region in that direction
Example
They traveled to the southwest of the country for their vacation.
他们去国家的西南部度假。
C2 noun /ˌkæt ə ˈnaɪn ˌteɪlz/

cat-o-nine-tails

九尾鞭
Meaning
A whip with nine knotted cords, historically used for punishment.
Example
The sailor feared the cat-o-nine-tails more than the storm at sea.
那名水手比海上的风暴更害怕九尾鞭。
C1 verb /ˈrʌsl/

rustle

沙沙作响
Meaning
To make a soft, light sound like leaves or paper moving.
Example
The leaves rustled gently in the evening breeze.
树叶在傍晚的微风中轻轻地沙沙作响。
C2 verb /ˈwɪni/

whinny

嘶鸣
Meaning
to make the high-pitched sound a horse makes
Example
The horse whinnied when it saw its rider.
马看到骑手时，嘶鸣了一声。
C2 noun /niːˈɒkrəsi/

neocracy

由无经验或新官员领导的政府
Meaning
A government or leadership run by inexperienced or new officials.
Example
The sudden revolution led to a neocracy with inexperienced leaders.
突如其来的革命导致了一个新政府，由经验不足的领导人执政。
C2 noun /ˈpɛstɪləns/

pestilence

瘟疫
Meaning
A deadly or virulent epidemic disease that spreads rapidly.
Example
The medieval city was devastated by a pestilence.
中世纪的城市被瘟疫摧毁。
B2 noun /ˈbɒmɪŋ/

bombing

轰炸
Meaning
an attack using bombs or explosives
Example
The city was devastated by the bombing.
这座城市在轰炸中被摧毁。
A2 noun /ɪˈlek.trɪk fæn/

Electric fan

电风扇
Meaning
a device with rotating blades that creates airflow to cool or ventilate a room
Example
The electric fan keeps the room cool during hot summer days.
电风扇在炎热的夏天保持房间凉爽。
B1 adverb /ˈber.li/

Barely

勉强; 刚好; 几乎没有
Meaning
scarcely; only just; almost not
Example
I barely passed the exam.
我勉强通过了考试。
A2 verb /kræʃ/

crash

幸福
Meaning
To collide violently; to suddenly stop working (for machines or computers).
Example
The car crashed into the wall at high speed.
她在获得奖项时无法掩饰自己的幸福。
C2 noun /ˈɔːrzmən/

Oarsman

划船者
Meaning
a person who rows a boat, especially as a member of a racing crew
Example
The experienced oarsman rowed the boat across the river.
经验丰富的划船者划船过了河。
C2 noun /ˌdʒer.ɪˈmaɪ.æd/

Jeremiad

长篇哀叹; 痛苦的抱怨; 灾难清单
Meaning
a long mournful complaint or lamentation; a list of woes; a prolonged expression of grief
Example
The newspaper editorial was a jeremiad about the decline of moral values in society.
报纸的社论是一篇关于社会道德价值观衰退的杰雷米亚德。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrɡraʊnd/

foreground

前景
Meaning
the part of a scene that is nearest to and in front of the viewer
Example
The flowers in the foreground brightened the picture.
前景的花朵使画面更加生动。
B2 adjective /ˈɔɪl.i/

Oily

油腻的; 油覆盖的; 油滑的
Meaning
covered with oil; containing oil; greasy
Example
Her oily skin needs special care.
她的油腻皮肤需要特别护理。
C2 verb əˈmiːljəreɪt

ameliorate

改善, 提高
Meaning
To make better; improve or enhance something.
Example
The new policies are designed to ameliorate living conditions.
新政策旨在改善生活条件。
C2 verb /diːˈnæʃənəlaɪz/

denationalize

去国有化
Meaning
to transfer ownership from the government to private individuals or companies
Example
The government decided to denationalize the bank to encourage private investment.
政府决定将银行去国有化，以鼓励私人投资。
C1 verb /ɡeɪp/

gape

张嘴凝视
Meaning
to stare with mouth wide open; to be wide open
Example
The crowd gaped at the amazing magic trick.
人群睁大眼睛，惊讶地看着魔术表演。
B2 verb /spreɪ/

spray

喷洒
Meaning
to apply liquid to something in a fine mist
Example
She sprayed perfume on her wrist before leaving.
她在离开前把香水喷在了手腕上。
C2 noun /ˌræʃioʊsɪˈneɪʃən/

ratiocination

推理
Meaning
the process of reasoning or logical thinking
Example
His ratiocination impressed the judges during the debate.
他的推理在辩论中给裁判留下了深刻印象。
B2 noun /ˈsteɪdiəm/

stadium

Meaning
a large structure with seating for sports, concerts, or other events
Example
Thousands of fans filled the stadium to watch the final match.
C2 noun /ˌkɒməˈsɛəriət/

commissariat

供应部门
Meaning
A department responsible for supplying food and equipment, especially in the military.
Example
The army commissariat ensured that the soldiers had enough supplies.
军队供应部门确保士兵们有足够的物资。
B2 noun (plural) /skræps/

scraps

剩菜
Meaning
Small pieces left over from something; also small fights or quarrels.
Example
The dog ate the scraps from the table.
狗吃了桌子上的剩菜。
C1 adjective /ˈpʌlməˌneri/

pulmonary

Meaning
relating to the lungs
Example
The patient suffered from a serious pulmonary infection.
B1 adjective ˈkrɪtɪkəl

critical

关键的
Meaning
Extremely important; at a point of crisis or urgency.
Example
Addressing critical issues in education is imperative.
解决教育中的关键问题是至关重要的。
C1 noun /mɜːrθ/

mirth

欢乐
Meaning
Great joy, amusement, or laughter.
Example
The festival was full of mirth and laughter.
这个节日充满了欢乐和笑声。
C1 verb /hoʊn/

hone

磨锐，改善技能
Meaning
To sharpen a blade or to improve a skill through practice.
Example
She honed her presentation skills before the big meeting.
她在大会议之前磨练了自己的演讲技巧。
B1 noun flæɡz

flags

旗帜
Meaning
A piece of cloth or similar material, typically oblong or square, attachable by one edge to a pole or rope.
Example
The streets were decorated with national flags.
街道上装饰着国家旗帜。
B2 adjective /ˈspɪr.ɪ.tʃu.əl/

Spiritual

精神的; 宗教的; 神圣的
Meaning
relating to the human spirit or soul; religious or sacred
Example
She found spiritual peace through meditation.
她通过冥想找到了精神的平静。
A2 noun /kæb/

cab

出租车
Meaning
a taxi or car for hire with a driver
Example
We took a cab to the airport.
我们坐出租车去了机场。
C2 adjective /əˈluːviəl/

alluvial

冲积的
Meaning
Relating to or derived from alluvium (loose soil or sediment deposited by rivers).
Example
The farmers cultivate crops on the fertile alluvial plains.
农民在肥沃的冲积平原上种植作物。
C2 adjective /rɪˈzɪstləs/

resistless

无法抗拒
Meaning
Impossible to resist; having an overpowering effect.
Example
She felt a resistless urge to laugh at the joke.
她感到无法抗拒的冲动，忍不住笑出声。
A2 noun /əˈdɪʃ.ən/

Addition

加法; 添加过程
Meaning
the process of adding numbers; something that is added
Example
The addition of a new room made the house more spacious.
新房间的加入使房子更加宽敞。
C1 adjective /dɪˈspɪkəbl/

despicable

卑劣
Meaning
Deserving hatred and contempt; vile or shameful.
Example
His despicable actions shocked the entire community.
他卑劣的行为震惊了整个社区。
A2 noun /ɡest/

Guest

客人
Meaning
a person who is invited to visit someone's home or attend a particular social occasion
Example
We invited several guests to our wedding celebration last weekend.
我们邀请了几位客人参加上周末的婚礼庆祝活动。
B2 noun /dɪˈnaɪ.əl/

Denial

否认
Meaning
the action of declaring something to be untrue; refusal to acknowledge something
Example
His denial of involvement in the scandal was met with skepticism.
他否认参与丑闻的行为，遭遇了怀疑。
C1 adjective /ˈɡruːsəm/

gruesome

可怕
Meaning
Causing horror or disgust.
Example
The police discovered a gruesome crime scene.
警方发现了一个可怕的犯罪现场。
B2 adjective /ˈnɑː.lɪ.dʒə.bəl/

Knowledgeable

博学的; 知识丰富的; 有教养的
Meaning
having extensive knowledge; well-informed; educated
Example
She is very knowledgeable about ancient history.
她对古代历史非常了解。
B2 noun /traʊt/

Trout

鳟鱼
Meaning
a freshwater fish species known for its delicate flavor and often found in cold, clear waters
Example
Rainbow trout is popular among anglers for sport fishing.
虹鳟鱼在运动钓鱼者中很受欢迎。
B1 noun /feɪm/

Fame

名声
Meaning
the condition of being known or talked about by many people
Example
The young actor achieved international fame with his latest movie.
这位年轻演员凭借他最新的电影获得了国际声誉。
C1 noun ˈdaɪ.nə.sti

dynasty

王朝
Meaning
A line of hereditary rulers of a country; a succession of people from the same family who play a prominent role in business, politics, or another field.
Example
The Ming dynasty ruled China for centuries.
明朝统治了中国几个世纪。
B1 adverb /əˈrɪdʒɪnəli/

originally

最初
Meaning
in the beginning, at first
Example
Originally, she wanted to be a doctor.
最初，她想成为一名医生。
B2 noun /fleʃ/

Flesh

肉
Meaning
the soft substance consisting of muscle and fat that is found between the skin and bones
Example
The doctor examined the wound to check if it had penetrated the flesh.
医生检查了伤口，看看它是否已经穿透了肉体
B2 adjective /ɪnˈtaɪtəld/

entitled

有权
Meaning
having the right to do or have something; feeling deserving of special treatment
Example
Employees are entitled to paid leave.
员工有权享受带薪休假。
C1 noun /səˈprɑːnoʊ/

soprano

女性或男孩的最高唱功
Meaning
the highest female or boy’s singing voice
Example
She sang beautifully in the soprano range during the concert.
她在音乐会期间以女高音的音域唱得非常美。
C1 verb /ˈɛkskəˌveɪt/

excavate

幸福
Meaning
to dig out or remove earth carefully, often for building or archaeological purposes
Example
The workers excavated the site to prepare for construction.
她在收到奖项时，无法掩饰她的幸福。
C1 noun /ɪnˈkɒmpɪtəns/

incompetence

不称职
Meaning
Lack of ability, skill, or effectiveness in doing something.
Example
The project failed due to the manager’s incompetence.
由于经理的不称职，项目失败了。
C2 verb /dɪˈnjuːd/

denude

剥夺
Meaning
to strip something of its covering, possessions, or assets
Example
The forest was denuded of trees by illegal logging.
森林被非法伐木剥夺了树木。
C1 noun /ˈɪmɪnəns/

imminence

即将发生，临近状态
Meaning
the state of being about to happen
Example
The imminence of the storm forced people to take shelter.
风暴的临近使人们不得不寻找庇护所。
B2 noun /ˈbæŋkrʌpt/

Bankrupt

破产
Meaning
a person unable to pay debts; having no money; completely lacking in something
Example
The company went bankrupt after years of poor financial management.
公司在多年糟糕的财务管理后破产了。
C1 adjective, noun /əbˈzɔːrbənt/

absorbent

吸收性的
Meaning
able to soak up liquid, moisture, or energy easily; a material or substance that absorbs
Example
This towel is highly absorbent and dries quickly.
这条毛巾非常吸收性，而且干得很快。
C2 adjective /dɪˈmjʊər/

demure

矜持
Meaning
reserved, modest, and shy
Example
She gave him a demure smile.
她给了他一个矜持的微笑。
B2 adverb /fɔːrθ/

forth

向前
Meaning
forward in place, time, or order
Example
The leader stepped forth to address the crowd.
领导走上前去与人群讲话。
C1 adjective /ˈɜːr.θən/

Earthen

由土或粘土制成; 与陶瓷有关
Meaning
made of earth or clay; relating to pottery or ceramic materials
Example
The kitchen had beautiful earthen pots for storage.
厨房里有美丽的陶土罐用来存储。
B2 noun /ˈmɜːrtʃənt/

merchant

商人
Meaning
a person or company involved in the trade of goods, especially in large quantities
Example
The merchant sold spices from distant lands.
商人出售来自遥远土地的香料。
B1 adverb /ˈfɜːrstli/

firstly

首先
Meaning
used to introduce the first point or reason in a discussion or argument
Example
Firstly, we need to address the budget issue before proceeding.
首先，我们需要在继续之前解决预算问题。
B1 noun /ˈbaɪər/

buyer

买家
Meaning
a person who makes a purchase
Example
The buyer inspected the car before making payment.
买家在付款之前检查了这辆车。
B1 noun /ˈpɒlɪtɪks/

politics

政治
Meaning
activities related to the governance of a country or area, especially the debate between parties having power
Example
Politics often involves making difficult decisions.
政治通常涉及做出艰难的决策。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈdɛkədənt/

decadent

颓废的, 奢华的
Meaning
Characterized by or reflecting a state of moral or cultural decline; excessively self-indulgent.
Example
The party was filled with decadent luxury and excess.
派对充满了颓废的奢华与过度。
A2 noun tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒi

technology

技术
Meaning
The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes
Example
Advanced technology reshapes industries.
先进的技术正在重塑行业。
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。
C1 adjective /səˈdɪs.tɪk/

sadistic

施虐狂
Meaning
Deriving pleasure from inflicting pain or suffering on others.
Example
The villain had a sadistic smile while hurting his enemies.
恶棍在伤害敌人时露出了施虐狂的笑容。
C1 noun ˈklaɪmət ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃən

climate regulation

气候调节
Meaning
The moderation of climate conditions through natural or artificial processes.
Example
Forests help in climate regulation by stabilizing local temperatures.
森林通过稳定当地的温度来帮助气候调节。
B2 adjective /traɪˈʌmfənt/

Triumphant

得胜的; 高兴的
Meaning
having won a battle or contest; rejoicing as a result of success
Example
The team was triumphant after winning the championship.
团队在赢得锦标赛后感到欢欣鼓舞。
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。
A2 verb (past tense / past participle) /əˈtræktɪd/

attracted

被吸引
Meaning
felt interest or liking toward someone or something; was drawn by appeal or force
Example
She was attracted to the idea of studying abroad.
她被出国留学的想法吸引了。
C2 noun /ˈstriːmlɪt/

streamlet

小溪
Meaning
a small stream; a tiny brook or rivulet
Example
A streamlet flowed through the meadow.
小溪流经草地。
B1 adjective /kənˈtroʊld/

controlled

受控的
Meaning
managed or regulated carefully; kept within limits
Example
The experiment was conducted in a controlled environment.
实验是在一个受控的环境中进行的。
C1 verb /ˈdæmpən/

dampen

使潮湿，减弱
Meaning
to make something slightly wet; to make something less strong, active, or intense
Example
The rain dampened the excitement of the outdoor concert.
雨水减弱了户外音乐会的兴奋。
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。
A2 noun /ɡoʊt/

Goat

山羊
Meaning
a farm animal with horns that gives milk and meat
Example
The farmer keeps goats for their milk and cheese.
农民养山羊为了它们的奶和奶酪。
A2 noun /ˈoʊ.ʃən/

ocean

海洋
Meaning
A very large expanse of sea, especially the main areas of sea between continents.
Example
The ocean covers more than 70% of the Earth's surface.
海洋覆盖了地球表面超过70%。
C2 adjective /ˈeksɪkrəbl/

execrable

可憎的
Meaning
Extremely bad or unpleasant.
Example
The movie was so execrable that many people left the theater early.
这部电影糟糕透顶，以至于许多人早早就离开了影院。
C2 noun /dɪˈpɑːzɪtər/

depositor

存款人
Meaning
a person who places money in a bank or financial institution
Example
The bank provides insurance to protect depositors’ funds.
银行提供保险来保护存款人的资金。
C2 noun /ˌkiː ˈviːv/

qui vive

警觉
Meaning
A state of alertness or vigilance.
Example
The guards were on the qui vive during the night.
警卫们在夜间保持警觉。
B1 noun /ˈbles.ɪŋ/

Blessing

祝福; 礼物;
Meaning
a beneficial thing for which one is grateful; divine favor
Example
Having good health is a blessing that we should cherish.
拥有良好的健康是我们应该珍惜的祝福。
B2 noun /ˌpiːdiəˈtrɪʃən/

pediatrician

儿科医生
Meaning
a doctor who specializes in the medical care of children
Example
The pediatrician examined the child carefully.
儿科医生仔细地检查了孩子。
C2 verb /ˈræpsəˌdaɪz/

rhapsodize

热情洋溢地谈论
Meaning
to speak or write with great enthusiasm and admiration
Example
He would often rhapsodize about his travels to Europe.
他常常带着极大的热情谈论他的欧洲旅行。
C1 noun /ˈdiːviəns/

deviance

偏差
Meaning
Behavior that differs from accepted social or moral standards.
Example
The book studies deviance in urban youth culture.
这本书研究了城市青少年文化中的偏差。
B2 adjective /ɪˈmædʒ.ɪ.nər.i/

Imaginary

想象的; 虚构的; 不现实的
Meaning
existing only in imagination; not real; fictional
Example
The child had an imaginary friend who she talked to every day.
那个孩子有一个想象的朋友，每天和他说话。
C2 adjective /əˈpɜːrtənənt/

appurtenant

附属
Meaning
Belonging to or associated with something, often used in legal/property contexts.
Example
The right of way is appurtenant to the landowner’s property.
通行权属于土地所有者的财产。
C2 adjective /ˈæpəzɪt/

apposite

恰当
Meaning
highly appropriate or relevant to what is being discussed
Example
Her remark was particularly apposite to the situation.
她的评论对于这个情况特别恰当。
C2 adjective /ˈʃɑːpwɔːrn/

shopworn

旧的 / 陈旧的
Meaning
worn or faded from being displayed in a shop; no longer fresh or original
Example
The shopworn shoes were sold at a discount.
这些 shopworn 鞋子以折扣价出售。
C1 adjective /maɪˈkroʊ.bi.əl/

microbial

微生物的
Meaning
Related to bacteria, fungi, and other microscopic organisms.
Example
Microbial activity in the soil improves fertility.
土壤中的微生物活动改善了土壤的肥力。
B2 verb /ˈtɜːrmɪˌneɪt/

terminate

终止
Meaning
to bring something to an end or to stop something from continuing
Example
The company decided to terminate his contract.
公司决定终止他的合同。
B2 noun ˈweə.rə.bəl dɪˈvaɪ.sɪz

wearable devices

可穿戴设备
Meaning
Electronic devices that can be worn on the body, typically incorporating smart technology for monitoring health or providing information.
Example
Wearable devices help monitor heart rate and physical activity.
可穿戴设备帮助监测心率和身体活动。
B2 adverb /ˈhoʊli/

Wholly

完全; 完全地
Meaning
Entirely; completely; to the full extent
Example
I am wholly committed to this project.
我完全致力于这个项目。
A2 adjective /ˈmɪzɪkəl/

musical

音乐的
Meaning
related to or consisting of music
Example
She has a very musical voice.
她有一副非常音乐的嗓音。
A2 noun /haɪt/

height

高度
Meaning
the measurement of someone or something from base to top
Example
The height of the tower impressed the visitors.
塔的高度给游客留下了深刻的印象。
C2 noun /ˈhaʊsˌbreɪkɪŋ/

housebreaking

入室盗窃
Meaning
the crime of breaking into a house with intent to steal
Example
The thief was arrested for housebreaking.
小偷因入室盗窃被捕。
C2 noun, verb /ˈkaʊntərˌtʃɑːrdʒ/

countercharge

反诉
Meaning
an opposing charge or accusation; to make an opposing attack
Example
The lawyer filed a countercharge against the accuser.
律师对指控者提起了反诉。
C1 adjective /ˌɒstɛnˈteɪʃəs/

ostentatious

炫耀的
Meaning
Characterized by a showy or pretentious display intended to impress others.
Example
He wore an ostentatious gold chain to the party.
他在派对上戴着一条炫耀的金链子。
A1 verb /lʊk/

look

看
Meaning
to direct your eyes to see something; to appear or seem
Example
Look at the beautiful sunset in the sky.
看看天上的美丽日落。
C1 adverb /ˈeɪ.mi.ə.bli/

Amiably

友好地，以友善的方式
Meaning
in a friendly and pleasant manner
Example
They discussed the issue amiably without any arguments.
他们友善地讨论了这个问题，没有争论。
C2 adjective /ˈwɜːkmənˌlaɪk/

workmanlike

务实
Meaning
Showing efficient, competent, and practical skill, but without flair or creativity.
Example
The carpenter delivered a workmanlike performance on the project.
木匠在项目中交付了一个务实的表现。
C1 noun ˈsɪmbəlɪzəm

symbolism

象征主义
Meaning
The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.
Example
The use of symbolism in the novel is masterful.
小说中的象征主义运用巧妙。
C1 verb /ˈtræŋ.kwɪ.laɪz/

tranquilize

镇静
Meaning
to make someone or something calm or less anxious, often by using drugs
Example
The veterinarian had to tranquilize the tiger before moving it.
兽医必须在移动老虎之前使其镇静。
C1 noun /rəˈviːn/

ravine

峡谷
Meaning
A deep, narrow valley with steep sides.
Example
The river carved a deep ravine through the mountains.
河流在山脉中切割出一条深深的峡谷。
C2 noun /ˈfrɔːdjʊləns/

fraudulence

欺诈
Meaning
The quality or state of being fraudulent; deceitfulness.
Example
The audit revealed fraudulence in the financial statements.
审计揭示了财务报表中的欺诈行为。
A2 verb /ˈstɑːtɪŋ/

starting

开始
Meaning
beginning to do or experience something
Example
She is starting a new job next week.
她下周开始一份新工作。
C2 adjective /ˈrɪbɔːld/

ribald

猥亵笑话
Meaning
Referring to sexual matters in a humorous or vulgar way.
Example
The comedian’s ribald jokes made the audience laugh uncomfortably.
喜剧演员的猥亵笑话让观众不自在地笑了。
B2 noun /ˈleɪ.bər.ər/

Labourer

工人
Meaning
a person who does unskilled physical work for wages
Example
The labourer worked hard all day at the construction site.
工人整天在建筑工地上辛勤工作。
C2 noun /liːdʒ/

liege

领主
Meaning
A feudal lord entitled to allegiance and service; a loyal subject.
Example
The knight pledged loyalty to his liege.
骑士向他的领主宣誓效忠。
B1 adverb /ˈfʊli/

fully

完全
Meaning
completely or entirely; to the fullest extent
Example
She is fully aware of the risks.
她完全意识到这些风险。
C1 adjective /ˈsɜːrvɪsəbl/

serviceable

可用
Meaning
fit for use; usable; in working order
Example
The old bicycle is still serviceable despite its age.
那辆旧自行车尽管年久失修，仍然可用。
B2 adjective /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/

Blazing

燃烧的; 炽热的
Meaning
burning fiercely; extremely hot; very bright
Example
The blazing sun made the day extremely hot.
炽热的太阳使得这一天异常炎热。
C1 verb /ˈbædʒər/

badger

烦扰, 打扰
Meaning
To repeatedly ask or annoy someone with demands or questions.
Example
The reporter kept badgering the politician with questions.
记者不断用问题打扰政治人物。
A1 pronoun /aʊərz/

ours

我们的
Meaning
belonging to or associated with us
Example
This victory is ours.
这个胜利是我们的。
C1 verb diːˈsɛn.sɪ.taɪz

desensitize

脱敏
Meaning
To make someone less sensitive or reactive to something through repeated exposure.
Example
Constant exposure to violence can desensitize people.
持续的暴力暴露可能会使人们麻木。
C1 noun /ˌvɜːbəlɪˈzeɪʃən/

verbalization

语言表达
Meaning
The action of expressing something in words.
Example
The verbalization of his thoughts was clear and direct.
他的思想的语言表达是清晰和直接的。
B1 adverb /ˈɡlæd.li/

Gladly

乐意并愉快地
Meaning
willingly and with pleasure
Example
I would gladly help you with your homework.
我很乐意帮你做作业。
A2 noun /ˈrʌnɪŋ/

running

跑步
Meaning
the action or sport of running
Example
Running every morning keeps me healthy.
每天早晨跑步保持我健康。
C2 noun /læŋ'ɡʊər/

Langoor

长尾猴
Meaning
a long-tailed monkey found in Asia, especially India and Southeast Asia
Example
The langoor was sitting on the tree branch eating fruits.
那只长尾猴正坐在树枝上吃水果。
C2 noun /ˈmæsəkɪst/

masochist

受虐狂
Meaning
a person who derives pleasure from their own pain or humiliation
Example
He was called a masochist for enjoying tough challenges.
他因享受艰难挑战而被称为受虐狂。