B2 adjective /ˈpɛti/

petty

琐碎

Meaning

Of little importance or trivial; also describes a person overly concerned with small or unimportant matters.

Example

She often gets upset over the most petty things.

她经常为最琐碎的事情感到不安。

A1 determiner/pronoun /əˈnʌðər/

another

另一个

Meaning

one more person or thing of the same type

Example

Can I have another cup of tea?

我可以再来一杯茶吗？

A2 noun /koʊtʃ/

coach

教练

Meaning

A person who helps improve others' skills or knowledge.

Example

The football coach motivated his team before the match.

足球教练在比赛前激励了他的队伍。

A2 adjective /ˈfɔːrməl/

formal

正式

Meaning

done in accordance with rules of convention or etiquette; official or serious in nature

Example

He wore a formal suit to the wedding.

他在婚礼上穿了正式西装。

C1 verb /dɪˈɡreɪd/

degrade

Meaning

To lower in dignity, quality, or value; to treat with disrespect or to deteriorate.

Example

Harsh words can degrade a person's confidence.

A2 noun /ˈɔːtəm/

autumn

秋天

Meaning

the season between summer and winter, when leaves fall from trees

Example

The trees look beautiful in autumn, with colorful leaves falling.

秋天的树木看起来很美，五彩斑斓的树叶正在掉落。

A2 noun /ʌmˈbrɛlə/

umbrella

伞

Meaning

A device used for protection against rain or sun, typically consisting of a collapsible canopy mounted on a central rod.

Example

She opened her umbrella as it started to rain.

下雨时她打开了她的伞。

C2 noun /kənˈtɔːrʃən/

contortion

扭曲或弯曲的形状; 从正常形状扭曲的行为

Meaning

a twisted or bent shape; the act of twisting out of the normal shape

Example

The gymnast's contortion amazed the audience.

体操运动员的扭曲动作令观众惊叹。

B2 noun /dɪˈstrækʃənz/

distractions

干扰

Meaning

Things that prevent someone from concentrating on something else.

Example

Eliminate distractions for better productivity.

消除干扰以提高生产力。

B2 noun /ˈstæm.ɪ.nə/

Stamina

耐力

Meaning

the ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort

Example

Marathon runners need great stamina to complete the race.

马拉松选手需要强大的耐力才能完成比赛。

B2 noun ˈɡrætɪtjuːd

gratitude

感恩

Meaning

The quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation.

Example

Gratitude towards the martyrs is a moral duty.

对烈士的感恩是道德责任。

C1 adjective /ˈflɪmzi/

flimsy

脆弱的

Meaning

weak, fragile, or lacking in strength; not convincing

Example

The chair was too flimsy to support his weight.

这把椅子太脆弱了，无法支撑他的重量。

A1 noun /ˈfriː taɪm/

free time

空闲时间

Meaning

time when a person is not working or occupied and can do activities they enjoy

Example

She likes to read books in her free time.

她喜欢在空闲时间读书。

C2 adjective /ˌɪmpəˈmɪsəbl/

impermissible

不允许的

Meaning

Not permitted or allowed.

Example

Such behavior is impermissible in the workplace.

这种行为在工作场所是不允许的。

A1 noun /ˈdænsɪŋ/

dancing

Meaning

the activity of moving the body rhythmically to music

Example

They spent the evening dancing at the party.

B2 noun ˈsækrɪfaɪs

sacrifice

牺牲

Meaning

An act of giving up something valued for the sake of something else.

Example

The country was freed due to the sacrifice of the warriors.

国家因战士们的牺牲而获得自由。

A2 verb /kɪl/

kill

杀死

Meaning

to cause the death of; to end life

Example

The hunter killed the deer.

猎人杀死了鹿。

A1 verb /ˈænsər/

answer

回答

Meaning

to respond to a question; to reply; to solve

Example

She will answer the phone when it rings.

她会在电话响时接电话。

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。

C1 noun /roʊt/

rote

死记硬背

Meaning

mechanical or habitual repetition, often without understanding

Example

He learned the poem by rote without understanding its meaning.

他通过死记硬背学会了这首诗，但没有理解其含义。

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。

C1 noun /baʊt/

Bout

比赛; 回合; 时期;

Meaning

a short period of intense activity of a specified kind; a wrestling or boxing match

Example

After a bout of illness, she finally recovered and returned to work.

经过一段病痛后，她终于恢复并重返工作。

C2 noun /ˈneɪvəri/

knavery

欺诈

Meaning

dishonest or deceitful behavior; trickery

Example

The politician’s knavery was exposed by the media.

政治家的欺诈被媒体揭露了。

C1 verb /sərˈpæs/

surpass

超越

Meaning

to exceed or go beyond

Example

Her performance surpassed all expectations.

她的表现超出了所有预期。

C2 adjective /pəˈlɛmɪkəl/

polemical

争议的

Meaning

relating to or involving strongly critical or controversial writing or speech

Example

She wrote a polemical article challenging traditional beliefs.

她写了一篇挑战传统信仰的争议文章。

C2 verb /kwɒf/

quaff

一口喝下

Meaning

to drink something heartily or in large gulps, especially an alcoholic drink

Example

He quaffed a mug of ale after the long day.

他在长时间工作后，一口气喝完了一杯啤酒。

C2 noun

Kinsfolk

家族, 亲戚

A1 adverb /ˈnɛvər/

never

从不

Meaning

at no time in the past or future; not ever

Example

I have never seen such a beautiful sunset.

我从未见过如此美丽的日落。

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。

A2 noun /ˈspaɪ.dər/

Spider

蜘蛛

Meaning

a small creature with eight legs that makes webs to catch insects

Example

The spider caught a fly in its web.

蜘蛛在它的网中抓住了一只苍蝇。

C2 adjective /loʊˈkweɪʃəs/

loquacious

话多的

Meaning

tending to talk a great deal; very talkative

Example

The loquacious child entertained everyone with endless stories.

话多的孩子用无尽的故事娱乐了每个人。

B2 adjective /hoʊˈlɪs.tɪk/

holistic

整体的

Meaning

Understanding or analyzing something through a comprehensive, integrated whole perspective.

Example

A holistic approach to health considers both body and mind.

整体健康方法考虑身体和心理。

B1 noun /ˈlɪm.ɪt/

Limit

限制; 限度

Meaning

a point or level beyond which something does not or may not extend or pass; the greatest amount allowed

Example

There is a speed limit on this road.

这条路上有速度限制。

C2 adjective /dɪˈmoʊniˌæk/

demoniac

恶魔般的

Meaning

possessed, produced, or influenced by a demon; frenzied or violent

Example

The soldiers fought with demoniac fury.

士兵们以恶魔般的愤怒作战。

C1 adverb /ˈaʊtwədli/

Outwardly

表面上; 外观上;

Meaning

on the surface; externally; in appearance

Example

Outwardly, he seemed calm, but inside he was nervous.

表面上，他看起来很冷静，但内心却很紧张。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈdʒʌst/

Unjust

不公正的; 错误的

Meaning

not fair or right; morally wrong

Example

The punishment was unjust for such a minor offense.

这个惩罚对于如此轻微的罪行来说是不公正的。

B2 noun /ˈkʌs.tə.mər rɪˈten.ʃən/

Customer Retention

客户保持

Meaning

The ability of a company or product to retain its customers over some specified period.

Example

High customer retention increases business sustainability.

高客户保持率增加了商业可持续性。

B1 verb /əˈsɪst/

assist

帮助

Meaning

to help or support someone in doing something

Example

The nurse will assist the doctor during the surgery.

护士将协助医生进行手术。

C2 noun/verb /ˈrɛkəmˌpɛns/

recompense

赔偿

Meaning

to compensate someone for loss or harm suffered; compensation given for damage or injury

Example

The company offered financial recompense to the injured worker.

公司向受伤的工人提供了经济赔偿。

C1 verb, noun /klɑːɡ/

clog

堵塞 / 木鞋

Meaning

to block or become blocked; a type of heavy wooden shoe

Example

The sink was clogged with food waste.

水槽被食物废料堵住了。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈhɛlpfəl/

unhelpful

没有帮助的

Meaning

not providing help or support; making a situation harder rather than easier

Example

His unhelpful attitude slowed down the entire project.

他没有帮助的态度拖慢了整个项目。

B2 adjective /əbˈsɜːrd/

absurd

荒谬的, 不合理的

Meaning

wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate

Example

It is absurd to think that the earth is flat.

认为地球是平的，这太荒谬了。

A2 noun /læmp/

Lamp

灯; 台灯

Meaning

a device for giving light, either one using electricity or burning gas or oil

Example

She turned on the reading lamp to illuminate her book.

她打开了阅读灯，以照亮她的书。

C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌθɔːt/

forethought

预见

Meaning

careful consideration of what will be necessary or may happen in the future

Example

With a little forethought, we could have avoided the problem.

稍微有一点预见性，我们本可以避免这个问题。

B2 noun /ˈsæksəfoʊn/

Saxophone

萨克斯风

Meaning

a wind musical instrument with a curved metal body and a single reed mouthpiece

Example

The jazz musician played a beautiful solo on his saxophone.

爵士乐手在他的萨克斯风上演奏了一首美妙的独奏。

B2 noun /məˈkænɪks/

mechanics

力学

Meaning

the branch of physics concerned with the motion of objects and the forces acting on them; also refers to the practical details of how something works

Example

He studied the mechanics of the machine before fixing it.

在修理机器之前，他研究了这台机器的力学。

C2 noun /pəˈlɛmɪks/

polemics

辩论

Meaning

the art or practice of engaging in controversial debate or dispute

Example

The conference was full of polemics on economic reforms.

会议充满了关于经济改革的辩论。

C2 verb /ˈvɪlɪfaɪ/

vilify

幸福

Meaning

to speak or write about someone in an abusive or disparaging manner

Example

The politician was vilified in the media for his controversial remarks.

当她收到奖项时，她无法隐藏自己的幸福。

C1 noun /klæn/

clan

氏族

Meaning

a large family group or a close-knit community with shared interests or ancestry

Example

The entire clan gathered to celebrate the festival.

整个氏族聚集在一起庆祝节日。

C1 noun ˌdɪm.ɪˈnjuː.ʃən

diminution

减少

Meaning

A reduction in the size, extent, or importance of something; decrease.

Example

There has been a diminution in air pollution.

空气污染减少了。

B2 verb /ʃrʌɡ/

shrug

耸肩

Meaning

To raise and lower the shoulders to express uncertainty or indifference.

Example

He shrugged when asked about the missing file.

他在被问到关于丢失文件的事时耸了耸肩。

B1 noun /ˈdʒʌdʒ.mənt/

Judgement

判决；决定

Meaning

the ability to make considered decisions or form sensible opinions; an official decision made by a judge or court

Example

The jury's judgement was based on careful consideration of all the facts.

陪审团的判决基于对所有事实的仔细考虑。

C1 noun ˈpɜː.mə.kʌl.tʃər

permaculture

永续农业

Meaning

The development of agricultural ecosystems intended to be sustainable and self-sufficient.

Example

Permaculture promotes self-sufficient farming systems.

永续农业促进自给自足的农业系统。

A1 noun /fruːt/

fruit

水果

Meaning

The sweet and fleshy product of a plant that contains seeds.

Example

Mango is my favorite fruit.

芒果是我最喜欢的水果。

C1 noun /ˈhæŋ.ər/

Hanger

衣架

Meaning

a shaped piece of wood, plastic, or metal with a hook at the top, used to hang up clothes

Example

She hung her dress on a wooden hanger to prevent it from getting wrinkled.

她把裙子挂在一个木衣架上，以防止它起皱。

C1 adjective /rɪˈdʒɛn.ə.rə.tɪv/

regenerative

再生的

Meaning

Able to restore or renew damaged environments, soil, or resources.

Example

Regenerative farming improves soil health and biodiversity.

再生农业改善了土壤健康和生物多样性。

A2 noun /ˈlaɪ.ən/

Lion

狮子

Meaning

a large tawny-colored cat that lives in prides, found in Africa and northwestern India

Example

The lion roared loudly in the savanna.

狮子在大草原上大声咆哮。

B2 adjective /ˌfjuːtʃəˈrɪstɪk/

futuristic

未来主义的

Meaning

Having or involving very modern technology or design that is advanced beyond what is currently available

Example

Futuristic technologies are transforming industries worldwide.

未来主义技术正在改变全球的行业。

B1 verb, noun, adjective /ˈmeltɪŋ/

melting

融化

Meaning

the process of changing from solid to liquid due to heat; becoming softer or less rigid; emotionally moving or tender

Example

The ice is melting quickly under the hot sun.

冰在炎热的阳光下迅速融化。

C1 noun /ˈkæn.ə.pi/

canopy

森林的上层，由树冠形成; 上方遮蔽

Meaning

The upper layer of a forest formed by the crowns of trees; overhead cover.

Example

The rainforest canopy provides shelter to many birds and insects.

雨林的天篷为许多鸟类和昆虫提供庇护。

A2 noun /ˈnefjuː/

nephew

侄子

Meaning

the son of one’s brother or sister

Example

My nephew is studying at the university.

我的侄子在大学学习。

C2 noun /ˈbʌɡəˌbuː/

bugaboo

鬼怪 / 恐惧

Meaning

An object of fear or worry; an imagined cause of anxiety.

Example

The threat of inflation became a political bugaboo.

通货膨胀的威胁变成了一个政治上的恐惧。

C1 noun /ˈæmnəsti/

amnesty

赦免

Meaning

An official pardon granted to people who have been convicted of political offenses.

Example

The government announced an amnesty for all political prisoners.

政府宣布了对所有政治犯的赦免。

B2 noun ˌvɛdʒɪˈteɪʃən

vegetation

植被

Meaning

Plants considered collectively, especially those found in a particular region.

Example

The forest was dense with a wide variety of vegetation.

森林中有着丰富的植被。

C1 noun /ˈrɛtʃɪdnəs/

wretchedness

悲惨

Meaning

a state of misery, unhappiness, or poor condition

Example

The novel depicts the wretchedness of war victims.

这本小说描绘了战争受害者的悲惨。

C2 noun /ɪnˈsɪpiəns/

incipience

开始

Meaning

the beginning or initial stage of something

Example

The project was still in its incipience when funding was approved.

当资金获得批准时，项目仍处于其开始阶段。

C1 noun /ˌmɪsˈdiːd/

Misdeed

恶行; 罪行

Meaning

A wicked or illegal act; wrongdoing

Example

He regretted his past misdeeds and tried to make amends.

他后悔过去的恶行，并试图弥补。

C2 noun, adjective /klɛərˈvɔɪənt/

clairvoyant

Meaning

a person who claims to have clairvoyance; having the ability to see beyond normal senses

Example

The clairvoyant predicted that she would travel abroad soon.

C2 verb /məˈrɔːd/

maraud

掠夺

Meaning

to roam in search of things to steal or attack

Example

The bandits marauded through the village at night.

盗贼们在夜间袭击了村庄。

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。

B1 verb /əˈproʊtʃ/

approach

接近 / 处理

Meaning

to move closer to someone or something; to deal with a situation or problem

Example

The teacher approached the student to offer help.

教师接近学生以提供帮助。

C1 adverb /ˈmerɪli/

Merrily

快乐地

Meaning

in a cheerful and joyful manner

Example

The children played merrily in the garden.

孩子们在花园里快乐地玩耍。

C2 adjective /əˈsɪdjʊləs/

acidulous

略带酸味或尖锐

Meaning

slightly sour or sharp in taste or manner

Example

The critic wrote an acidulous review of the movie.

评论家写了一篇尖锐的电影评论。

A2 noun /mæθ/

math

数学

Meaning

The study of numbers, quantities, and shapes, also called mathematics.

Example

She is very good at math.

她在数学方面非常出色。

C1 adjective /ˈkɔːrdiəl/

Cordial

亲切的; 真诚的; 热情的

Meaning

warmly friendly; sincere; heartfelt

Example

She gave us a cordial welcome at the front door.

她在门口给了我们热情的欢迎。

C2 adjective /ˈfʊl.dʒənt/

fulgent

闪耀

Meaning

Shining brightly; dazzling.

Example

The fulgent stars lit up the night sky.

闪耀的星星照亮了夜空。

C1 verb /dɪˈtɛst/

detest

讨厌

Meaning

To dislike intensely or hate.

Example

I detest waking up early on weekends.

我讨厌在周末早起。

C2 noun /ˈlɪɡ.ə.tʃər/

ligature

连字

Meaning

A thing used for tying or binding tightly; in music/printing, two or more notes or letters joined together.

Example

The doctor used a ligature to stop the bleeding.

医生使用了连字来停止出血。

B2 verb /rɪˈɡeɪn/

regain

恢复

Meaning

to get back something that was lost; to recover

Example

He regains his strength after the illness.

他在生病后恢复了力量。

C1 verb /nəˈsɛsɪteɪt/

necessitate

使成为必要

Meaning

To make something necessary or unavoidable.

Example

The heavy rains necessitated the cancellation of the event.

大雨使得活动的取消成为必然。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈsoʊld/

unsold

未售出的

Meaning

not sold; remaining without a buyer

Example

The unsold goods were returned to the warehouse.

未售出的商品被退回仓库。

B1 noun /ˈkɑːr.pən.tər/

Carpenter

木匠

Meaning

a person who makes and repairs wooden objects and structures

Example

The carpenter built a beautiful wooden cabinet for the kitchen.

这位木匠为厨房做了一个漂亮的木质橱柜。

C2 adjective /dɪˈluːsɪv/

delusive

虚假的

Meaning

Giving a false or misleading impression; deceptive.

Example

His promises turned out to be delusive and untrustworthy.

他的承诺被证明是具有误导性的和不可信的。

B2 noun /kənˈtroʊlər/

controller

控制器

Meaning

a person or device that manages, directs, or regulates something

Example

The game controller made it easy to play the video game.

游戏控制器让玩视频游戏变得更容易。

B1 noun wɛlθ

wealth

财富

Meaning

The state of being rich; material prosperity; an abundance of valuable possessions or money.

Example

Wealth creation involves building assets that earn while you sleep.

财富创造包括建立能在你睡觉时赚取的资产。

C2 noun /ɪnˈtɒksɪkənt/

intoxicant

醉品

Meaning

a substance, especially alcohol or a drug, that causes intoxication

Example

Alcohol is the most commonly used intoxicant in many cultures.

酒精是许多文化中最常用的醉品。

A2 noun /ænt/

Ant

蚂蚁

Meaning

a small insect that lives in organized colonies and is known for hard work

Example

The ant carried a crumb that was twice its size.

这只蚂蚁搬动了一块比它大两倍的面包屑。

A2 noun /skɪn/

Skin

皮肤

Meaning

the outer covering of the body; the natural outer covering of a fruit or vegetable

Example

Her skin was soft and smooth.

她的皮肤又软又滑。

C1 noun /dɪˈmiːnər/

demeanour

行为

Meaning

a person's outward behavior or appearance

Example

Her calm demeanour impressed everyone during the meeting.

她平静的行为在会议中给大家留下了深刻印象。

B2 noun /rɪˈmeɪnz/

remains

残留物

Meaning

the parts, pieces, or substances that are left after the rest has been used or removed

Example

The remains of the meal were left on the table.

餐后剩余的食物被留在桌上。

B2 noun speɪs ɪksplɔːˈreɪʃən

space exploration

太空探索

Meaning

The investigation of outer space by means of manned and unmanned spacecraft.

Example

Space exploration has expanded our knowledge of the universe.

太空探索拓展了我们对宇宙的认识。

C1 noun /fæd/

fad

短暂流行的时尚，趋势

Meaning

a temporary fashion or trend; a short-lived craze

Example

The new diet became a popular fad among teenagers.

新的饮食成了青少年中的短暂流行趋势。

B1 noun /ˈreɪn.boʊ/

Rainbow

彩虹

Meaning

an arch of colors formed in the sky by sunlight shining through rain

Example

After the storm, a beautiful rainbow appeared in the sky.

暴风雨后，天空中出现了美丽的彩虹。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈsɪvəlaɪzd/

Uncivilized

未开化的; 野蛮的;

Meaning

not developed in terms of civilization; lacking social organization and culture; barbarous

Example

The explorers encountered an uncivilized tribe deep in the Amazon rainforest.

探险者在亚马逊雨林深处遇到一个未开化的部落。

B1 /ˈpæt.ən/

Pattern

图案 / 模式

Meaning

A repeated decorative design or a regular way in which something happens or is done.

Example

The dress had a beautiful floral pattern.

这件裙子有一个美丽的花卉图案。

B2 noun /ˈdʒoʊ.kər/

Joker

小丑

Meaning

a playing card with a picture of a jester, used as a wild card; a person who is fond of joking

Example

He used the joker card to complete his winning hand in the poker game.

他用小丑牌来完成他在扑克游戏中的赢牌。

C1 verb /ˈfɜːr.tɪ.laɪz/

fertilize

施肥

Meaning

to make soil or land more fertile by adding substances

Example

Farmers fertilize the fields to increase crop yield.

农民施肥以增加作物产量。

B2 noun wɜːrld ˈhɛrɪtɪdʒ saɪt

World Heritage Site

世界文化遗产地

Meaning

A landmark or area selected by UNESCO for having cultural, historical, scientific or other form of significance.

Example

Sundarbans is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

孙达班是联合国教科文组织的世界文化遗产地。

C2 noun /ˈkælvəri/

calvary

Meaning

A place or experience of intense suffering, originally the site of Jesus’s crucifixion.

Example

For many refugees, the journey across the desert was a calvary.

B2 noun /ˈter.ər.ɪ.zəm/

Terrorism

恐怖主义

Meaning

the unlawful use of violence and intimidation against civilians for political aims

Example

The government increased security measures to prevent terrorism.

政府加强了安全措施以防止恐怖主义。

B2 verb /pɪəs/

pierce

刺穿

Meaning

to make a hole through something; to penetrate with a sharp object

Example

The arrow will pierce through the target.

箭矢将穿透目标。

B2 noun /vaɪˈbreɪ.ʃən/

Vibration

震动

Meaning

a rapid back and forth movement; oscillation

Example

The phone's vibration woke me up.

电话的震动把我吵醒了。

C2 noun /ˈdɛθsˌhɛd/

deaths-head

骷髅

Meaning

A representation of a human skull, often used as a symbol of death.

Example

The pirate flag was marked with a grim deaths-head.

海盗旗上标有一个恐怖的骷髅。

C2 adjective /ˈsætərˌnaɪn/

saturnine

忧郁的

Meaning

slow and gloomy in mood

Example

His saturnine expression made everyone in the room uncomfortable.

他的忧郁表情让房间里的人都感到不舒服。

C2 noun /ˈel.ɪ.fənt ˈæp.əl/

Elephant Apple

大象苹果

Meaning

a tropical fruit with a hard shell and acidic flesh

Example

Elephant apple is used to make delicious jams and pickles.

大象苹果被用来制作美味的果酱和腌菜。

A2 verb /hʌnt/

hunt

狩猎

Meaning

to chase and kill wild animals; to search for something

Example

The tigers hunt their prey at night.

老虎在夜间追捕它们的猎物。

C1 verb /ˈrʌf.l̩/

ruffle

Meaning

to disturb the smoothness of something; to annoy or upset someone

Example

The wind ruffled her hair.

C1 adjective /ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnsəbl/

comprehensible

可理解的

Meaning

able to be understood; intelligible

Example

The teacher explained the topic in a comprehensible way.

老师以一种可以理解的方式解释了这个话题。

C2 noun /ˌmɛtəmˌsaɪˈkoʊsɪs/

metempsychosis

灵魂的转生

Meaning

The supposed transmigration of the soul, especially its reincarnation after death.

Example

Ancient philosophers often debated the idea of metempsychosis.

古代哲学家常常讨论灵魂的转生。

C1 noun /ˈzeɪni/

Zany

古怪，滑稽的人；爱玩的

Meaning

amusingly unconventional and idiosyncratic; a comical person; foolishly playful

Example

He has a zany sense of humor that makes everyone laugh.

他有一个古怪的幽默感，让每个人都笑了。

B2 noun /ˈsɛnətər/

senator

参议员

Meaning

a member of a senate, especially in a legislative body

Example

The senator spoke passionately about environmental policies.

参议员激情地谈论环境政策。

C1 noun ˈkəmˌpaʊndɪŋ

compounding

复利

Meaning

The process whereby interest is added to an amount of money and future interest is calculated on the total.

Example

Compounding interest increases the value of investments over time.

复利增加投资的价值，随着时间的推移。

C2 verb /ˈsʌplɪˌkeɪt/

supplicate

恳求

Meaning

To ask for something earnestly or humbly, often in a religious context.

Example

The villagers supplicated the gods for rain during the drought.

村民们在干旱期间恳求神灵降雨。

B2 noun /ˌdɪs.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Disability

残疾

Meaning

a physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities

Example

Despite his physical disability, he became a successful athlete in wheelchair racing.

尽管他有身体残疾，他还是成为了轮椅赛车的成功运动员。

C1 adjective /ɪkˈspænsɪv/

expansive

广阔的

Meaning

covering a wide area or having a wide range of ideas or emotions

Example

They enjoyed the expansive view from the hilltop.

他们享受从山顶看到的广阔景色。

C1 adjective əˈblɪv.i.əs

oblivious

无意识的

Meaning

Being completely unaware of surrounding events.

Example

He was oblivious to the noise around him while reading.

他在阅读时完全没有意识到周围的噪音。

C1 verb /flaʊt/

flout

蔑视

Meaning

To openly disregard or show contempt for a rule or law.

Example

The company was fined for flouting environmental regulations.

该公司因违反环保规定而被罚款。

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。

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。

C1 adverb /rɪˈspek.tə.bli/

Respectably

以尊敬的方式; 体面地;

Meaning

in a way that is worthy of respect; decently; properly

Example

She was dressed respectably for the interview.

她为面试穿得体面。

C2 noun /ˌdaɪvəˈɡeɪʃən/

divagation

偏离

Meaning

digression; wandering from a path or subject

Example

His lecture was full of divagation, making it hard to follow the main point.

他的演讲充满了偏离主题的内容，使得很难跟上主要论点。