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C2 noun /ˈfænˌtæzəm/

phantasm

幽灵
Meaning
an illusion, ghost, or figment of the imagination
Example
The child claimed to see a phantasm in the old house.
孩子声称在旧房子里看见了幽灵。
C2 adjective /ˌlækəˈdeɪzɪkəl/

lackadaisical

懒散或懒惰
Meaning
lacking enthusiasm, energy, or determination; careless or lazy
Example
His lackadaisical attitude toward work annoyed his boss.
他对工作的懒散态度让他的老板很烦恼。
C2 noun /tʃɜːrl/

churl

Meaning
A rude, boorish, or ill-mannered person.
Example
The waiter was such a churl that customers left unhappy.
C2 verb /əˈbɛt/

abet

Meaning
to encourage or assist someone to commit a crime or wrongdoing
Example
He was accused of abetting the criminals in their escape.
C2 noun /ˈbiːlaɪn/

beeline

直线
Meaning
a straight, direct route to a destination
Example
He made a beeline for the food table as soon as he entered the party.
他一进派对就直奔餐桌。
C2 noun /ˈeɪʒən swɒmp iːl/

Asian swamp eel

亚洲沼泽鳗
Meaning
a snake-like freshwater fish that can survive in muddy waters and is considered a delicacy in South Asian cuisine
Example
Asian swamp eel can breathe air and survive in shallow muddy waters.
亚洲沼泽鳗能呼吸空气并在浑浊的浅水中生存。
C2 noun /ˌrɛtroʊˈɡrɛʃən/

retrogression

倒退
Meaning
a return to a worse or less developed state
Example
The country experienced economic retrogression after the crisis.
该国在危机后经历了经济倒退。
C2 adjective /ˈlɪtərəl/

littoral

沿海的
Meaning
Related to or situated on the shore of the sea or a lake.
Example
The littoral zone is home to many unique marine species.
沿海地区是许多独特海洋物种的栖息地。
C2 noun /ˈpruːdəri/

prudery

Meaning
the behavior or attitude of people who are too easily shocked or offended by sexual matters
Example
His prudery often made others uncomfortable during open discussions.
C2 noun /ˌɪn.ʌnˈdeɪ.ʃən/

inundation

洪水
Meaning
The act of flooding or overwhelming with water or things.
Example
The town suffered from a severe inundation after the heavy rains.
该市在暴雨后遭受了严重的洪水。
C2 adjective /ˈpɛktərəl/

pectoral

胸肌
Meaning
Relating to the chest or breast.
Example
The athlete focused on strengthening his pectoral muscles.
运动员专注于增强他的胸肌。
C2 noun /ˈmɪstəs/

Mengra / Mystus

鲿鱼属
Meaning
a genus of catfish found in Asia, commonly known as bagrid catfish
Example
The mystus fish is commonly found in rivers and streams of South Asia.
鲿鱼属鱼常见于南亚的河流和溪流中。
C2 noun /poʊˈzɜːr/

poseur

Meaning
A person who pretends to be something they are not, often to impress others.
Example
Many considered him a poseur because he exaggerated his accomplishments.
C2 adjective ˌvɪz.ju.oʊˈspeɪ.ʃəl

visuospatial

与通过视觉理解空间和物体之间的关系有关
Meaning
Related to understanding the relationship between space and objects through vision.
Example
Good visuospatial skills are important for architecture and design.
良好的视觉空间技能对建筑和设计非常重要。
C2 noun /ˈdɔɪən/

doyen

最受尊敬的人
Meaning
The most respected or prominent person in a particular field.
Example
He is regarded as the doyen of modern literature in the country.
他被视为该国现代文学的多伊恩。
C2 adjective /ˌpɜːrtɪˈneɪʃəs/

pertinacious

固执
Meaning
holding firmly to an opinion, purpose, or course of action; stubbornly persistent
Example
The pertinacious lawyer refused to give up the case.
固执的律师拒绝放弃案件。
C2 noun /ˈsʊrmə fɪʃ/

Surma fish

苏尔马鱼
Meaning
a freshwater fish species found in the Surma river system of Bangladesh and northeastern India
Example
Surma fish is native to the rivers of Sylhet region.
苏尔马鱼是西莱特地区河流的本土鱼类。
C2 noun /ˈhʌmbʌɡ/

humbug

骗局, 胡说
Meaning
Deceptive or false talk or behavior; nonsense.
Example
He dismissed the idea as humbug.
他将这个想法视为胡说八道。
C2 noun /ˈlætɪs/

lattice

格子结构
Meaning
A structure of crossed strips arranged in a grid or crisscross pattern.
Example
The garden was decorated with a wooden lattice covered in vines.
花园里装饰着一座覆盖着藤蔓的木质格子结构。
C2 adjective /ˈɑːrtləs/

artless

天真, 简单
Meaning
Without deception or pretentiousness; natural and simple.
Example
Her artless smile made everyone feel at ease.
她天真的微笑让每个人都感到轻松。
C2 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈkrɪtɪkəl/

diacritical

变音符号
Meaning
Relating to a mark added to a letter to indicate a different pronunciation or stress.
Example
The word résumé has diacritical marks that change its meaning from resume.
‘简历’一词有变音符号，它改变了‘简历’的意思。
C2 noun /ˈlæn.sɪt/

lancet

外科小刀
Meaning
a small, sharp, two-edged surgical knife used for making small incisions
Example
The doctor used a lancet to prick the patient’s finger for a blood test.
医生用兰塞特刺破病人的手指进行血液检测。
C2 adjective /ˈærənt/

arrant

完全的, 绝对的
Meaning
complete or utter (used negatively, e.g., 'arrant nonsense')
Example
His excuse was arrant nonsense.
他的借口是完全的胡说八道。
C2 noun /θrɔːl/

thrall

Meaning
The state of being in someone's power or under strong influence; slavery or bondage.
Example
He was in thrall to the powerful leader.
C2 noun /ˈbɔːbəl/

bauble

小饰品
Meaning
A small, decorative trinket or ornament, often of little value.
Example
She wore a shiny bauble around her neck.
她脖子上戴着一个闪亮的小饰品。
C2 verb /seɪt/

sate

满足
Meaning
To satisfy fully or to excess.
Example
The huge meal sated their hunger after the long journey.
长途旅行后，丰盛的餐点满足了他们的饥饿。
C2 verb /ˈɛdɪfaɪ/

edify

Meaning
To instruct or improve someone morally or intellectually.
Example
Good books can both entertain and edify the reader.
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。
C2 noun /ˈkæt.kɪn/

Catkin

猫耳花
Meaning
a drooping, often tasseled cluster of small flowers found on willow and birch trees
Example
The willow tree's catkins swayed gently in the spring breeze.
柳树的猫耳花在春风中轻轻摇晃。
C2 noun /ˈsɛntɔːr/

centaur

人马
Meaning
A mythological creature with the upper body of a human and the lower body of a horse.
Example
The centaur is a well-known figure in Greek mythology.
人马是希腊神话中一个著名的形象。
C2 noun /ˈɒlɪv brɑːntʃ/

olive-branch

橄榄枝
Meaning
A symbol of peace or reconciliation; an offer to end conflict.
Example
He extended an olive-branch to his rival after years of hostility.
他在多年敌对之后向他的对手伸出了橄榄枝。
C2 noun ˌsʌb.dʒʊˈɡeɪ.ʃən

subjugation

征服或支配
Meaning
The action of bringing someone or something under domination or control, especially by force.
Example
The subjugation of weaker nations by colonial powers shaped history.
殖民大国对较弱国家的征服塑造了历史。
C2 adjective /əˈbɑː.mə.nə.bəl/

abominable

可憎的
Meaning
causing moral revulsion; extremely unpleasant
Example
The prisoners were kept in abominable conditions.
囚犯们被关押在可憎的条件下。
C2 verb /ɪɡˈzɪləreɪt/

exhilarate

激动
Meaning
To make someone feel very happy, animated, or excited.
Example
The mountain view exhilarated the travelers.
山脉的景色让旅行者兴奋。
C2 noun /skɪf/

skiff

小船
Meaning
a small, light boat usually for one person
Example
The fisherman paddled his skiff across the lake.
渔夫划着他的“小船”穿过湖面。
C2 noun /ˌsɜːrkəmləˈkjuːʃn/

circumlocution

拐弯抹角
Meaning
the use of many words when fewer would do, especially to avoid stating something directly
Example
The politician's speech was filled with circumlocution.
政治家的演讲充满了拐弯抹角。
C2 adjective /ˌʌnpriːpəˈzɛsɪŋ/

unprepossessing

不吸引人
Meaning
not attractive or appealing in appearance
Example
Despite his unprepossessing looks, he was very kind and intelligent.
尽管他的外貌不吸引人，他还是非常友善和聪明。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɒŋɡruənt/

incongruent

不一致的
Meaning
Not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects.
Example
His casual outfit looked incongruent at the formal dinner.
他穿的休闲装在正式晚宴上显得不一致。
C2 adjective /dɪˈfjuːzəbl/

diffusible

可扩散的
Meaning
able to spread or be spread through a medium
Example
Oxygen is diffusible through cell membranes.
氧气可以通过细胞膜扩散。
C2 noun /ˈɪnˌɡreɪt/

ingrate

Meaning
An ungrateful person; someone who shows no appreciation.
Example
He worked hard for his friend, but the ingrate never thanked him.
C2 noun /ˈdaɪətraɪb/

diatribe

激烈的抨击
Meaning
A forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something.
Example
The politician launched a diatribe against his opponents.
这位政治家对他的对手发起了激烈的抨击。
C2 noun /ˈkæn.toʊ/

canto

章
Meaning
A main division of a long poem, especially in epic poetry.
Example
The Divine Comedy is divided into several cantos.
神曲被分为几个章节。
C2 verb /swɪl/

swill

贪婪地喝
Meaning
to drink something greedily or in large amounts
Example
He swilled down the beer in seconds.
他几秒钟就把啤酒喝完了。
C2 adjective /ˈfʌŋɡəs/

fungous

像真菌一样
Meaning
relating to or resembling a fungus
Example
The damp basement had a fungous smell.
潮湿的地下室有一种像真菌一样的气味。
C2 verb /ˈɡæmbəl/

gambol

开心地跳跃
Meaning
to run or jump about playfully
Example
The lambs gamboled in the field under the sun.
小羊在阳光下在田野里欢快地跳跃。
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。
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 adjective /ɪˈnɪmɪkəl/

inimical

敌对的 / 不利的
Meaning
tending to obstruct or harm; unfriendly or hostile
Example
The policy was inimical to the country's economic growth.
该政策对该国的经济增长不利。
C2 verb /prəˈpaʊnd/

propound

提出
Meaning
To put forward an idea, theory, or point for consideration.
Example
The professor propounded a new theory on climate change.
教授提出了关于气候变化的新理论。
C2 noun /rɪˈfɛkʃən/

refection

餐点 / 进餐
Meaning
a meal or the act of taking food and drink
Example
The monks gathered for their evening refection.
僧侣们聚集在一起，享用晚餐。
C2 noun /ˈfɪl.ɪ.staɪn/

philistine

对文化和艺术漠不关心或敌对的人
Meaning
a person who is indifferent or hostile to culture and the arts
Example
He was criticized as a philistine for dismissing modern art.
他因拒绝现代艺术而被批评为非利士人。
C2 verb /ˈfɒn.dəl/

fondle

抚摸
Meaning
To stroke or caress lovingly or gently.
Example
She fondled the kitten gently in her lap.
她轻柔地抚摸着她膝盖上的小猫。
C2 noun /ˈprɒvəndər/

provender

牲畜食物
Meaning
food or provisions, especially for livestock
Example
The barn was filled with provender for the cattle.
谷仓里装满了牲畜的食物。
C2 noun /ˈɡɑːrɡɔɪl/

gargoyle

石雕像（怪异的形状）
Meaning
A carved stone figure, often of a grotesque creature, on a building, typically used as a spout to carry water away.
Example
The ancient cathedral had gargoyles on every corner.
古老的大教堂的每个角落都有石像。
C2 adjective /ˈreɪ.moʊs/

ramose

分枝的
Meaning
having many branches.
Example
The ramose tree shaded the entire garden.
这棵分枝的树为整个花园提供了阴凉。
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。
C2 adjective /hɜːrˈbeɪʃəs/

herbaceous

草本
Meaning
Relating to or resembling herbs; plants with soft, non-woody stems.
Example
The garden was filled with herbaceous plants that thrived in the summer.
花园里充满了草本植物，它们在夏季茁壮成长。
C2 noun /sɜːrˈsiːs/

surcease

停止
Meaning
a temporary or final ending or stopping of something
Example
The noise finally came to a surcease after midnight.
噪音在午夜后终于停止了。
C2 noun /lɑːrˈʒes/

largess

慷慨
Meaning
Generosity in giving gifts or money.
Example
The foundation survived thanks to the largess of wealthy donors.
这个基金会得以生存，多亏了富有捐赠者的慷慨。
C2 noun /məˈnæʒəri/

menagerie

野生动物收藏
Meaning
a collection of wild animals kept for exhibition; a diverse or strange group of people or things
Example
The circus had a menagerie of exotic animals.
马戏团里有一群异国情调的动物。
C2 noun /ˈmɒkəsɪn/

moccasin

莫卡辛鞋
Meaning
A soft leather shoe, traditionally worn by Native Americans, often made from deerskin.
Example
He slipped on a pair of comfortable moccasins before going outside.
他在外出前穿上了舒适的莫卡辛鞋。
C2 adjective /ˈɒkjʊlər/

ocular

眼科的
Meaning
Relating to the eye or vision.
Example
The patient was referred to a specialist for ocular treatment.
患者被转诊到眼科专家进行治疗。
C2 verb /trəˈdjuːs/

traduce

诽谤
Meaning
To speak badly of someone or tell lies to damage their reputation.
Example
He was furious when he found out that his rivals had traduced him.
他发现他的对手诽谤他时非常生气。
C2 noun /ɪɡˈzækʃən/

exaction

敲诈
Meaning
the act of demanding or obtaining something, especially unfairly
Example
The peasants suffered under the king's heavy exactions.
农民在国王的沉重敲诈下受苦。
C2 adjective /ˈwɪzn feɪst/

wizen-faced

干燥皱巴巴的面孔
Meaning
Having a dry, wrinkled, and withered face.
Example
A wizen-faced old man sat quietly in the corner.
一个干燥皱巴巴的面孔的老人静静地坐在角落里。
C2 adjective/noun /ˌhaɪərəˈɡlɪfɪk/

hieroglyphic

象形文字的
Meaning
Relating to or written in hieroglyphs; symbols or writing that is difficult to understand.
Example
The archaeologists studied the hieroglyphic inscriptions carefully.
考古学家仔细研究了象形文字铭文。
C2 adjective /pərˈsuːənt/

pursuant

根据
Meaning
in accordance with or following something, especially a law or rule
Example
The decision was made pursuant to the regulations.
决定是根据规定做出的。
C2 adjective /ˌænθrəpəˈmɔːrfəs/

anthropomorphous

人形的
Meaning
having the form or attributes of a human
Example
The statue had an anthropomorphous shape resembling a human.
这座雕像有着类似人类的形状。
C2 noun /ˈdʒaɪənt sneɪk hɛd/

Giant snake head

巨蛇头鱼
Meaning
a large predatory freshwater fish with an elongated body and snake-like head
Example
The giant snake head is a fierce predator that can survive out of water for hours.
巨蛇头鱼是一种凶猛的捕食者，可以在水外存活数小时。
C2 adjective /ˌdɒktrɪˈnɛər/

doctrinaire

教条主义者
Meaning
stubbornly devoted to a theory or doctrine without regard to practical considerations
Example
His doctrinaire approach to politics alienated many supporters.
他对政治的教条主义方法使许多支持者感到疏远。
C2 noun /nɛl/

knell

丧钟
Meaning
The sound of a bell, especially when rung solemnly for a death or funeral; a signal of the end or failure of something.
Example
The knell of the church bell echoed through the valley at dusk.
教堂的丧钟在黄昏时分回荡在山谷中。
C2 noun /ˈwɒntənnəs/

wantonness

无缘的残忍
Meaning
The quality of being reckless, cruel, or deliberately malicious.
Example
His wantonness shocked everyone at the gathering.
他的无缘残忍震惊了聚会上的每一个人。
C2 noun /ˈvɪzɪdʒ/

visage

幸福
Meaning
A person's face or facial expression.
Example
Her stern visage intimidated the children.
她获得奖项时，无法掩饰她的幸福。
C2 verb /dɪˈkæpɪteɪt/

decapitate

幸福
Meaning
To cut off the head of a person or animal.
Example
The ancient executioner decapitated the criminal.
她在收到奖项时无法掩饰她的幸福感。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈtiːtʃəbəl/

unteachable

不可教的
Meaning
not able or willing to learn; resistant to instruction or guidance
Example
He was so stubborn that he became almost unteachable.
他非常固执，几乎变得不可教。
C2 adjective /ˌnɒnpəˈreɪl/

nonpareil

无与伦比
Meaning
Having no equal; unrivaled or matchless.
Example
Her beauty was considered nonpareil in the region.
她的美貌在该地区被认为是无与伦比的。
C2 noun /kənˈsaɪnər/

consignor

发货人
Meaning
a person or company that sends goods to be sold or transported
Example
The consignor shipped the goods to the warehouse.
发货人将商品发送到仓库。
C2 adjective /rɪˈmjuːnərətɪv/

remunerative

有利可图
Meaning
Financially rewarding or profitable.
Example
He chose a remunerative career in medicine.
他选择了医学领域一个有利可图的职业。
C2 noun /ɛmˈpɪrɪˌsɪzəm/

empiricism

经验主义
Meaning
the theory that all knowledge is derived from sense-experience
Example
Empiricism argues that knowledge comes from experience and observation.
经验主义认为，知识来自经验和观察。
C2 noun /eɪˈklɑː/

eclat

巨大成功
Meaning
Brilliant success, acclaim, or great public approval.
Example
The artist's debut performance was met with great éclat.
艺术家的首次演出获得了巨大的成功。
C2 verb /ˌækwiˈɛs/

acquiesce

默许
Meaning
to accept something reluctantly but without protest
Example
She decided to acquiesce to her parents’ wishes.
她决定默许父母的愿望。
C2 verb /diːˈmæɡnɪtaɪz/

demagnetize

去磁
Meaning
To remove or reduce the magnetic properties of something.
Example
The technician demagnetized the old cassette tape.
技术员去掉了老磁带的磁性。
C2 adjective /ˈʃɪft.ləs/

shiftless

懒惰
Meaning
Lacking ambition or the ability to accomplish anything; lazy and unmotivated.
Example
He was seen as a shiftless young man with no goals.
他被看作是一个没有目标的懒惰年轻人。
C2 noun /ɪˈfʌldʒəns/

effulgence

光辉
Meaning
Brilliant radiance or shining brightness.
Example
The effulgence of the sunrise lit up the entire valley.
日出的光辉照亮了整个山谷。
C2 noun /ˈɪrˌʃɑːt/

earshot

听力范围
Meaning
the range or distance within which a sound can be heard
Example
The children whispered secrets out of earshot of their parents.
孩子们在父母的听力范围之外低声说着秘密。
C2 noun /pʌɡˈnæsɪti/

pugnacity

好斗
Meaning
A natural disposition to be combative or aggressive.
Example
The coach admired the player's pugnacity on the field.
教练欣赏球员在场上的好斗精神。
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈkɒnsɪləbl/

irreconcilable

不可调和的
Meaning
impossible to make compatible or bring into harmony; unable to resolve differences
Example
The couple separated due to irreconcilable differences.
这对夫妇因不可调和的分歧而分开。
C2 noun /ˈaɪ.səˌbɑːr/

isobar

等压线
Meaning
A line on a weather map connecting points of equal atmospheric pressure.
Example
The meteorologist explained how isobars indicate wind speed and direction.
气象学家解释了等压线如何指示风速和风向。
C2 noun /zɪˈnɑːnə/

Zenanna

泽娜娜
Meaning
the part of a house reserved for women; women's quarters in Muslim households; harem
Example
The zenanna was beautifully decorated with intricate patterns.
泽娜娜用复杂的图案美丽地装饰。
C2 noun /ɔːˈreɪʃən/

oration

演讲
Meaning
A formal speech, especially one given on a ceremonial occasion
Example
The president delivered an inspiring oration.
总统发表了鼓舞人心的演讲。
C2 adjective /rɪˈfræktəri/

refractory

反叛的
Meaning
Stubborn or resistant to control, authority, or treatment.
Example
The refractory child refused to follow the teacher's instructions.
这个反叛的孩子拒绝遵循老师的指示。
C2 noun /rɪˈpʌɡ.nəns/

repugnance

厌恶
Meaning
intense disgust or strong aversion towards something
Example
She felt deep repugnance at the cruelty of the act.
她对这个行为的残忍感到深深的厌恶。
C2 noun /pɜːr bɔɪld raɪs/

Per boiled rice

预煮米
Meaning
Rice that has been partially boiled in the husk before milling; parboiled rice
Example
Per boiled rice retains more nutrients than regular white rice.
预煮米比普通白米保留更多营养成分。
C2 adjective /lɪˈtɪdʒəs/

litigious

好诉讼的
Meaning
prone to engage in lawsuits or overly inclined to argue legally
Example
He is known as a litigious neighbor who often sues people.
他被认为是一个爱打官司的邻居，经常起诉别人。
C2 verb /ɛnˈdʒɔɪn/

enjoin

命令，禁止
Meaning
to instruct or urge someone to do something; to prohibit legally
Example
The judge enjoined the company from continuing its activities.
法官禁止公司继续其活动。
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 verb /dɪˈsɛvər/

dissever

分开
Meaning
To separate or cut apart.
Example
The treaty sought to dissever the two hostile regions.
条约试图分裂这两个敌对的地区。
C2 noun /hʌsk/

husk

外壳
Meaning
the dry outer covering of some fruits or seeds
Example
The corn husk was peeled away before cooking.
玉米的外壳在烹饪前被剥离。
C2 adjective /ˌhæfˈhɑːr.tɪd/

halfhearted

半心半意
Meaning
lacking enthusiasm or determination; unenthusiastic
Example
His halfhearted attempt to study did not bring good results.
他半心半意的学习尝试没有带来好结果。
C2 adjective /ˌpɪkəˈrɛsk/

picaresque

流氓英雄的故事
Meaning
relating to a style of fiction depicting the adventures of a roguish hero
Example
The novel is a picaresque tale of a clever vagabond.
这本小说是一个聪明流浪汉的皮卡雷斯克故事。
C2 noun ˈpær.ə.ɡən

paragon

典范
Meaning
A person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality; a model of excellence.
Example
Neom is a paragon of sustainable urban design.
Neom 是可持续城市设计的典范。
C2 noun /ˈɒnwiː/ or /ˈɑːnwiː/

ennui

倦怠
Meaning
A feeling of boredom, listlessness, or dissatisfaction arising from lack of excitement.
Example
After weeks of doing nothing, he sank into a deep sense of ennui.
在没有做任何事情的几周后，他陷入了深深的倦怠。
C2 adjective /ˈæb.ə.rənt/

aberrant

异常
Meaning
deviating from what is normal or expected; abnormal
Example
His aberrant behavior shocked everyone at the meeting.
他的异常行为让会议上的每个人都感到震惊。
C2 noun /ˈbɔːlsəm/

Balsam

香脂花
Meaning
a flowering plant with colorful blooms that often open in the evening; also refers to aromatic resin
Example
The garden balsam flowers bloomed beautifully in various shades of pink and purple.
花园中的香脂花以粉红色和紫色的不同色调美丽地盛开。
C2 noun /ˈmæntl̩/

mantel

壁炉上的架子
Meaning
A shelf above a fireplace, often used for decoration.
Example
She placed family photos on the mantel above the fireplace.
她把家庭照片放在壁炉上的架子上。
C2 adjective /ˈdɛprɪkətɔːri/

deprecatory

贬低的
Meaning
expressing disapproval or belittling
Example
He gave a deprecatory remark about their performance.
他对他们的表现做出了贬低的评论。
C2 noun /ɪˈnɪkwɪti/

iniquity

不公
Meaning
Immoral or grossly unfair behavior.
Example
The dictator's regime was marked by corruption and iniquity.
独裁者的政权因腐败和不公而闻名。
C2 verb /ɪˈreɪdieɪt/

irradiate

辐照
Meaning
to shine light on something; to expose to radiation; to illuminate or brighten
Example
The scientist used a lamp to irradiate the sample.
科学家用灯泡辐照了样本。
C2 noun /spjuːm/

spume

泡沫
Meaning
Froth or foam, especially found on waves or liquids.
Example
The waves crashed against the rocks, leaving spume in the air.
波浪撞击岩石，空气中留下泡沫。
C2 adjective /ˈsɪbɪlənt/

sibilant

带有嘶嘶声的
Meaning
Making or characterized by a hissing sound.
Example
The word 'snake' starts with a sibilant sound.
单词 'snake' 以西比兰特的声音开始。
C2 noun, adjective /ˌtætərdɪˈmeɪliən/

tatterdemalion

穿破衣服的人
Meaning
A person dressed in ragged clothes; ragged or dilapidated in appearance.
Example
A tatterdemalion wandered the streets in search of food.
一个塔特德马利昂在街上游荡，寻找食物。
C2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈtɜːr/

disinter

挖掘
Meaning
to dig up something buried, especially a body
Example
The archaeologists disinterred ancient remains from the site.
考古学家从遗址中挖掘出古代遗骸。
C2 adjective /ˈproʊtiən/

protean

多变的
Meaning
tending or able to change frequently or easily; versatile
Example
She is a protean artist who experiments with many styles.
她是一位多变的艺术家，尝试许多不同的风格。
C2 adjective /ˈnjuːmɪnəs/

numinous

神秘的
Meaning
having a strong spiritual or mysterious quality
Example
The temple had a numinous atmosphere that inspired awe.
这座寺庙有一种神秘的氛围，令人敬畏。
C2 noun /kɒˈkeɪd/

cockade

花结
Meaning
a rosette or knot of ribbon, usually worn on a hat as a badge of office or party
Example
The soldier wore a red cockade on his cap.
士兵戴着一个红色的花结在他的帽子上。
C2 verb /ɪnˈɡreɪʃiˌeɪt/

ingratiate

Meaning
To gain favor or approval by deliberate effort, often in a flattering way.
Example
She tried to ingratiate herself with her boss by complimenting him often.
C2 noun /naɪt ˈdʒæz.mɪn/

Night-jesmine

夜茉莉
Meaning
a fragrant flowering tree that blooms at night with small white flowers
Example
The night-jasmine tree blooms only after sunset with its tiny white flowers.
夜茉莉树只在日落后开出它的小白花。
C2 noun /ˌtrænsfəˈriː/

transferee

受让人
Meaning
A person to whom a right, property, or responsibility is transferred.
Example
The transferee must sign the contract before taking ownership.
受让人必须在获得所有权之前签署合同。
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。
C2 verb /ˈnɪɡəl/

niggle

Meaning
to cause slight but persistent annoyance, discomfort, or worry
Example
A small doubt niggled at her mind.
C2 verb /deɪn/

deign

不屑做某事
Meaning
to do something considered beneath one's dignity
Example
The king did not deign to reply to the commoner.
国王没有屈尊回应平民。