B2 verb /paɪn/

pine

渴望

Meaning

to long intensely for something or someone; to suffer from longing

Example

He pined for his hometown after moving abroad.

他搬到国外后，非常想念他的家乡。

C1 verb /dɪˈsɛləˌreɪt/

decelerate

减速

Meaning

to reduce speed; to slow down

Example

The car began to decelerate as it approached the traffic light.

汽车接近红绿灯时开始减速。

C1 noun /əbˈzɜːrvətɔːri/

observatory

天文台

Meaning

A building equipped for observing astronomical or meteorological events.

Example

The observatory is open to the public on weekends.

天文台在周末对公众开放。

C1 noun /ˈstreɪnər/

Strainer

筛子

Meaning

a device having holes punched in it or made of crossed wires for separating solid matter from a liquid

Example

Use a strainer to drain the pasta water.

使用筛子把意大利面水倒掉。

C1 adjective /ˈraɪtfəl/

rightful

合法的

Meaning

having a legitimate or just claim; proper or lawful

Example

She is the rightful owner of the property.

她是该财产的合法所有者。

C1 noun /ˈdʒet.i/

Jetty

码头

Meaning

a landing stage or small pier at which boats can dock or be moored

Example

The fishing boats were tied up at the wooden jetty near the harbor.

渔船停靠在靠近港口的木质码头。

C2 noun /strəˈmoʊ.ni.əm ˌflaʊ.ər/

Stramonium flower

颠茄花

Meaning

A trumpet-shaped white or purple flower from the jimsonweed plant, known for its toxic properties

Example

The stramonium flower blooms at night with a sweet fragrance.

颠茄花在晚上盛开，散发出甜美的香气。

C1 noun /ˈstætʃuːt/

statute

法律

Meaning

A written law passed by a legislative body.

Example

The new statute protects workers' rights.

新法律保护工人的权利。

B2 noun /ˈhʌrɪkən/

hurricane

飓风

Meaning

A violent tropical storm with very strong winds and heavy rain.

Example

The hurricane destroyed hundreds of homes along the coast.

飓风摧毁了沿海的数百座房屋。

B2 noun /ˈæstərɔɪd/

asteroid

小行星

Meaning

A small rocky body orbiting the sun, mostly found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.

Example

The asteroid belt lies between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.

小行星带位于火星和木星的轨道之间。

B2 noun /ˈɔɪ.stər/

Oyster

生蚝

Meaning

a type of shellfish that can be eaten and sometimes contains pearls

Example

She ordered fresh oysters at the seafood restaurant.

她在海鲜餐厅点了新鲜的生蚝。

B1 noun /dʒiːp/

jeep

吉普车

Meaning

a sturdy motor vehicle designed for rough terrain; a small military or civilian off-road vehicle

Example

The jeep climbed the rocky hill without difficulty.

吉普车轻松地爬上了崎岖的山坡。

A2 noun /rɪˈlɪdʒ.ən/

religion

宗教

Meaning

a system of faith and worship involving belief in a higher power

Example

Freedom of religion is a fundamental human right.

宗教自由是基本人权。

C1 adjective /səˈtɪrɪk/

satiric

讽刺的

Meaning

Relating to or using satire.

Example

The novel takes a satiric view of urban life.

这部小说从讽刺的角度看待城市生活。

C1 verb /rɪˈnɛɡ/

renege

违约

Meaning

to go back on a promise, agreement, or commitment

Example

The company reneged on its promise to increase wages.

公司违背了他们提高工资的承诺。

C2 adjective /həˈmɑː.lə.ɡəs/

homologous

同源的 (结构)

Meaning

Having the same relation, relative position, or structure, especially due to evolutionary origin.

Example

The wings of bats and the arms of humans are homologous structures.

蝙蝠的翅膀和人类的手臂是同源结构。

C1 verb /ˈfɜːrmɛnt/

ferment

经历一个化学过程，其中糖分转化为酒精或酸; 激起或引发变化

Meaning

to undergo a chemical process where sugars are converted to alcohol or acid; to incite or stir up change

Example

The grapes are left to ferment for several weeks.

葡萄被留下来发酵几个星期。

C1 verb /ˈdaʊn.pleɪ/

downplay

淡化

Meaning

to make something seem less important than it really is

Example

The company tried to downplay the risks of the new product.

公司试图淡化新产品的风险。

C1 adjective /ˈsnɒbɪʃ/

snobbish

自命不凡

Meaning

having or showing the attitude of people who think they are better than others

Example

She seemed snobbish because she avoided talking to the waiters.

她看起来很自命不凡，因为她避免与服务员交谈。

C2 adjective /ʌnˈtræməld/

untrammeled

无限自由

Meaning

Not restricted or hampered; free and unrestricted.

Example

She enjoyed untrammeled freedom in her new life abroad.

她在国外的新生活中享受着无限自由。

B2 noun /əˈsɜːʃən/

assertion

断言

Meaning

a confident and forceful statement of fact or belief

Example

Her assertion that she was right was met with silence.

她的断言她是对的遭遇了沉默。

C2 adjective, noun /pləˈbiːən/

plebian

普通的，平民的

Meaning

alternate spelling of 'plebeian'; common or ordinary

Example

His tastes were rather plebian, favoring simple food and clothes.

他的口味相当普通，喜欢简单的食物和衣服。

C2 noun/adjective /rɪˈmɒnstrənt/

remonstrant

抗议者

Meaning

A person who makes a forceful protest (noun); protesting or objecting (adjective).

Example

He was a remonstrant voice in the assembly.

他是会议中的抗议声音。

A1 noun /laɪf/

life

生命

Meaning

The existence of an individual human being or animal.

Example

Life is full of challenges and opportunities.

生命充满了挑战和机会。

B2 noun /kəˈmændər/

Commander

指挥官

Meaning

a person in authority over a military unit; leader of armed forces

Example

The commander ordered his troops to advance.

指挥官命令他的部队前进。

C2 noun /nɪˈkrɒlədʒi/

necrology

讣告

Meaning

An obituary notice or a list of people who have recently died.

Example

The newspaper published a necrology of notable figures who passed away that year.

报纸发布了该年已故知名人物的讣告。

B2 noun /dɪsˈɔːrdər/

disorder

紊乱

Meaning

A state of confusion or lack of order; also a medical or mental condition.

Example

The protest ended in disorder when the crowd became violent.

抗议活动在群众变得暴力后陷入了混乱。

C2 noun /ˈtɒnʃər/

tonsure

剃发

Meaning

the practice of shaving or cutting the hair on the scalp, especially in a religious context

Example

The monk received his tonsure as part of his religious initiation.

僧侣在其宗教启蒙过程中接受了剃发。

C2 verb /ˈtɪtəleɪt/

titillate

挑逗

Meaning

To excite or amuse, especially in a slightly sexual or playful way.

Example

The comedian's jokes titillated the audience.

喜剧演员的笑话挑逗了观众。

C2 noun /ɪnˈhɪərəns/

inherence

内在性

Meaning

The state of being an essential or permanent part of something.

Example

The inherence of risk is part of every business venture.

风险的内在性是每个商业冒险的一部分。

B2 noun /kəʊˌɔːdɪˈneɪʃən/

coordination

协调

Meaning

the process of organizing different elements to work together effectively

Example

The coordination between the teams was flawless.

团队之间的协调无可挑剔。

C1 adjective /ˈɜːrθ.li/

Earthly

尘世的; 物质的; 世界的

Meaning

relating to the earth or human life; worldly; material rather than spiritual

Example

He focused on earthly pleasures rather than spiritual growth.

他专注于尘世的乐趣，而不是精神上的成长。

A2 noun /sɔːlt/

Salt

盐

Meaning

white crystalline substance used for seasoning food; sodium chloride

Example

Please add some salt to the soup to enhance its flavor.

请在汤里再加一些盐以提升风味。

C2 verb /ɪsˈtʃuː/

eschew

避开

Meaning

to deliberately avoid or abstain from something

Example

She chose to eschew junk food for a healthier diet.

她选择避开垃圾食品，选择更健康的饮食。

C2 noun, adjective /nɒn ˈkɒmbətənt/

non-combatant

非战斗人员

Meaning

a person not engaged in fighting during a war, such as civilians or medical staff

Example

The Red Cross workers were treated as non-combatants in the conflict.

红十字会的工作人员在冲突中被视为非战斗人员。

C2 noun /ˈpjuːdʒɪlɪzəm/

pugilism

拳击

Meaning

The practice or sport of boxing.

Example

He studied the art of pugilism in his youth.

他在年轻时研究了拳击的艺术。

B1 noun /ˈtʃɛərˌwʊmən/

chairwoman

女主席

Meaning

a woman who presides over a meeting, committee, or organization; a female leader of a board or council

Example

She was elected chairwoman of the company after years of experience.

在多年的经验之后，她被选为公司的女主席。

B1 noun /ˈtaɪ.təl/

Title

标题; 称号; 荣誉

Meaning

the name of a book, movie, or other work; a word used before someone's name to show rank or status

Example

The title of the book is very interesting.

这本书的标题非常有趣。

C1 adjective/noun /ˈsʌkjələnt/

succulent

多汁的

Meaning

Juicy or full of juice; also refers to a plant with thick, fleshy leaves adapted to storing water.

Example

The steak was so succulent that everyone enjoyed it.

这块牛排多汁到每个人都喜欢。

A1 pronoun /ðɪs/

this

这个

Meaning

used to refer to a person or thing that is close or near in space, time, or thought

Example

This is my favorite book.

这是我最喜欢的书。

B2 noun /ˈkɒnsənənt/

consonant

辅音

Meaning

A speech sound produced by blocking air flow, or a letter representing such a sound.

Example

The word 'cat' has two consonants and one vowel.

‘猫’这个词有两个辅音和一个元音。

B2 verb /rɪˈkɔːl/

recall

回忆

Meaning

to bring (a memory, fact, or situation) back into one's mind

Example

I can't recall the last time we met.

我记不得我们上次见面是什么时候。

C1 noun /ˈælɪɡəri/

allegory

寓言

Meaning

a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, often moral or political

Example

The novel is an allegory of the struggle between good and evil.

这本小说是善与恶斗争的寓言。

C1 adjective /ˈvɛdʒɪtətɪv/

vegetative

与生长或生命的基本过程相关，通常没有意识的思考或活动

Meaning

relating to growth or the basic processes of life, often without conscious thought or activity

Example

The patient remained in a vegetative state after the accident.

事故发生后，病人保持在植物状态。

A2 adjective /streɪndʒ/

strange

奇怪

Meaning

unusual or not normal

Example

It was strange to see him at the party after so long.

在这么久之后在派对上看到他真奇怪。

A2 adjective /ˈreɡ.jə.lər/

Regular

规律的

Meaning

happening at fixed intervals; consistent; normal; frequent

Example

She goes for regular exercise every morning at 6 AM.

她每天早上六点进行规律的锻炼。

C2 noun /ˌmɪn.ɪˈstreɪ.ʃən/

ministration

服务

Meaning

The act of providing care, assistance, or religious service.

Example

She recovered thanks to the kind ministrations of the nurses.

她感谢护士们亲切的照料而康复。

C1 verb /ɡreɪt/

grate

擦碎, 使烦恼

Meaning

to shred food into small pieces using a grater; to irritate or annoy

Example

She grated the cheese for the pasta dish.

她为意大利面菜肴擦了奶酪。

B2 verb ɪˈmɜːdʒɪz

emerges

浮现

Meaning

To come forth, appear, or arise from something

Example

A major health crisis emerges from pollution.

一个重大的健康危机从污染中浮现。

B2 verb /dɒdʒ/

dodge

躲避

Meaning

to move quickly to one side to avoid something; to avoid dealing with something cleverly or dishonestly

Example

The boxer managed to dodge his opponent's punch.

拳击手成功躲开了对手的拳头。

B2 noun /ˌkɔːriˈændər/

Coriander

香菜

Meaning

aromatic herb with feathery leaves used for flavoring food; also refers to the seeds used as spice

Example

Fresh coriander leaves are sprinkled on top of the curry.

新鲜的香菜叶撒在咖喱上。

A2 noun /ɡræs/

grass

幸福

Meaning

plants with narrow green leaves, often covering the ground in fields or gardens

Example

Children are playing on the grass.

当她获得奖项时，她无法隐藏自己的幸福。

C2 adjective /ænˈdrɒdʒɪnəs/

androgynous

双性人

Meaning

Having both male and female characteristics; not clearly masculine or feminine.

Example

The fashion show featured models with an androgynous look.

时装秀展示了拥有双性人外观的模特。

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 /ˈprəʊsiːdz/

proceeds

收入

Meaning

money obtained from an event, activity, or sale

Example

The proceeds from the charity event were donated to the orphanage.

慈善活动的收入被捐赠给了孤儿院。

A2 noun /ˈkæm.əl/

Camel

骆驼

Meaning

a large animal with one or two humps on its back that lives in hot dry places

Example

The camel walked slowly across the desert sand.

骆驼慢慢地走过沙漠的沙子。

C1 adjective /ˈærɪd/

arid

干旱的

Meaning

extremely dry; lacking in interest or excitement

Example

The desert is known for its arid climate.

沙漠以其干旱的气候而闻名。

B1 adverb /ˈsel.dəm/

Seldom

很少

Meaning

not often; rarely; infrequently

Example

She seldom goes to the cinema.

她很少去电影院。

C1 noun /ˈvenɪsən/

Venison

鹿肉

Meaning

meat from a deer used as food

Example

The restaurant serves delicious venison steaks.

这家餐厅提供美味的鹿肉牛排。

B2 noun ক্লাইম্যাটিক কন্ডিশন্স

climatic conditions

气候条件

Meaning

The atmospheric or weather patterns of a particular region.

Example

Specific climatic conditions are required for snowfall.

降雪需要特定的气候条件。

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。

C1 adjective /dɪˈfɛnsəbəl/

defensible

可防御的 / 合理的

Meaning

Capable of being protected against attack or criticism; justifiable.

Example

Her decision was legally defensible.

她的决定在法律上是可防御的。

C1 noun /ˈɑd.ɪ.ti/

Oddity

奇异现象

Meaning

something that is strange or unusual; a peculiar trait

Example

His habit of sleeping standing up was considered an oddity.

他站着睡觉的习惯被视为一种奇异现象。

A2 adjective /ˈfæstɪst/

fastest

最快的

Meaning

moving or capable of moving at the highest speed

Example

Usain Bolt is the fastest runner in the world.

尤塞恩·博尔特是世界上跑得最快的运动员。

A2 adjective /θɪk/

Thick

厚的; 密的;

Meaning

having a large distance between opposite sides; dense; not thin

Example

The book has thick pages and a heavy cover.

这本书有厚重的页面和沉重的封面。

C1 adjective /pərˈpɔːrtɪd/

purported

所谓的

Meaning

alleged or claimed to be true, often without proof

Example

The purported evidence was later proven false.

所谓的证据后来被证明是错误的。

A2 adjective /ɡreɪ/

Grey

灰色

Meaning

having a color between black and white

Example

The grey clouds indicated that rain was coming.

灰色的云表明雨水即将到来。

C1 noun /ˈsʌnˌdaʊn/

sundown

日落

Meaning

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

Example

We planned to reach the village before sundown.

我们计划在日落之前到达村庄。

C1 noun /əˈtrɑːsəti/

atrocity

暴行

Meaning

an extremely cruel or violent act, often involving physical violence

Example

The world condemned the atrocity committed against civilians.

世界谴责对平民犯下的暴行。

C2 noun /proʊˈdʒɛnɪtər/

progenitor

祖先

Meaning

a direct ancestor; a person or thing that originates something

Example

Researchers traced the custom back to a common progenitor.

研究人员追溯了这个习俗，发现它源自一个共同的祖先。

C2 noun /ˈlɑːrdər/

larder

储藏室

Meaning

A place, such as a pantry, where food is stored.

Example

The larder was full of fresh bread and cheese.

储藏室里满是新鲜的面包和奶酪。

C1 noun ˌvɛn.əˈreɪ.ʃən

veneration

崇敬

Meaning

Great respect; reverence; the action of regarding with great respect or reverence.

Example

Many cultures show veneration for their ancestors.

许多文化表现出对祖先的崇敬。

B2 verb /prəˈvoʊk/

provoke

挑衅

Meaning

To cause someone to become angry or to cause a reaction.

Example

His words provoked a heated argument.

他的话引发了一场激烈的争论。

B2 noun /məˈskiː.toʊ net/

Mosquito-net

蚊帐

Meaning

a fine mesh fabric used to cover beds or windows to keep mosquitoes and other insects out

Example

We use a mosquito net to protect ourselves from insect bites.

我们使用蚊帐来保护自己，防止被虫子叮咬。

B2 noun /frɒk/

Frock

连衣裙

Meaning

a dress, especially a simple or casual one for women or children

Example

The little girl wore a pink frock to her birthday party.

小女孩穿着粉红色的连衣裙参加她的生日派对。

C2 noun /səˈɡæs.ə.t̬i/

sagacity

深厚的智慧

Meaning

The quality of being sagacious; having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment.

Example

His sagacity made him a great leader.

他的萨加西蒂使他成为伟大的领导者。

C1 noun /ədˈhɪərənt/

adherent

追随者

Meaning

a person who supports or follows a particular belief, cause, or leader

Example

He is a strong adherent of democratic values.

他是民主价值观的坚定追随者。

C1 verb /sərˈmaʊnt/

surmount

克服

Meaning

to overcome a difficulty or obstacle

Example

He surmounted all the challenges to achieve his dream.

他克服了所有的挑战，实现了自己的梦想。

C1 verb /raɪð/

writhe

痛苦地扭动

Meaning

To twist or squirm in pain or discomfort.

Example

He writhed in pain after twisting his ankle.

他扭伤脚踝后在痛苦中扭动。

C1 noun /sɪˈdʌk.ʃən/

Seduction

色诱; 诱惑

Meaning

the action of seducing someone; temptation to do something wrong

Example

He fell victim to the seduction of easy money.

他成为了快速赚钱诱惑的受害者。

B2 noun /əˈmɛnəti/

amenity

便利设施

Meaning

a useful or pleasant facility or feature of a place

Example

The apartment has every amenity needed for comfortable living.

公寓里有所有必要的便利设施，供舒适生活使用。

C2 adjective /fjuːˈɡeɪʃəs/

fugacious

短暂的

Meaning

Lasting only a short time; fleeting or ephemeral.

Example

Youth is beautiful but fugacious.

青春是美丽的，但它是短暂的。

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。

C2 noun /bɛl/

belle

美丽的女人

Meaning

A beautiful woman, especially the most attractive woman at a gathering.

Example

She was the belle of the ball that evening.

她是那个晚上舞会的美丽女士。

C1 adjective /dɪˈfʌŋkt/

defunct

停用，废弃

Meaning

No longer existing, operating, or functioning.

Example

The company became defunct after the financial crisis.

这家公司在金融危机后不再运作。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈkleɪmd/

Unclaimed

未认领的; 未要求的; 被遗弃或无主的

Meaning

not claimed by anyone; not demanded or requested; abandoned or ownerless

Example

The unclaimed luggage was stored in the airport's lost property department.

未认领的行李被存放在机场的失物招领处。

B2 adjective /ˌʌnˈkɔːrdɪneɪtɪd/

uncoordinated

不协调; 笨拙

Meaning

lacking coordination, not well-organized or clumsy in movement

Example

His movements were uncoordinated, making him prone to accidents.

他的动作不协调，使他容易发生意外。

C2 noun /hɑrˈmoʊniəm/

Harmonium

风琴

Meaning

a keyboard musical instrument similar to an organ, using air to produce sound

Example

She played devotional songs on the harmonium at the temple.

她在寺庙用风琴演奏虔诚的颂歌。

A2 noun /jɑːrd/

Yard

院子; 附近的空地

Meaning

a unit of linear measure equal to 3 feet; an area of land immediately adjacent to a building

Example

The children played in the back yard.

孩子们在后院玩耍。

A2 noun /ˈtʃælɪndʒɪz/

challenges

挑战

Meaning

Difficult tasks or situations that test someone's abilities or resources.

Example

Overcoming challenges is the key to personal growth.

克服挑战是个人成长的关键。

B2 verb, noun /ʃeɪv/

shave

刮胡子

Meaning

To remove hair from the body, typically using a razor; the act of removing hair

Example

He likes to shave every morning before work.

他喜欢每天上班前刮胡子。

A2 verb /eɪm/

aim

瞄准

Meaning

to direct a weapon, object, or effort at a target; to intend or plan

Example

He aimed the ball at the goal.

他瞄准了球朝着目标。

C1 adjective /dɪˈsɜːrnəbl/

discernible

明显的

Meaning

able to be seen, recognized, or understood

Example

There was a discernible change in his behavior.

他的行为发生了明显的变化。

B2 noun/verb /skræp/

scrap

碎片 / 丢弃

Meaning

A small piece of something; to discard or get rid of something.

Example

He used a scrap of paper to jot down the number.

他用一小片纸写下了那个号码。

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。

A1 modal verb /kʊd/

could

可以

Meaning

Used to indicate possibility, ability, or permission in the past or as a polite suggestion.

Example

He could swim when he was a child.

他小时候可以游泳。

C1 noun /æɡˈnɒs.tɪk/

agnostic

不可知论者

Meaning

a person who believes that nothing is known or can be known about the existence of God; uncertain in belief

Example

He described himself as an agnostic rather than an atheist.

他描述自己是一个不可知论者，而不是一个无神论者。

C1 noun /djuːˈɛt/

duet

二重奏

Meaning

a musical performance by two singers or instrumentalists

Example

They sang a beautiful duet together on stage.

他们在舞台上共同演唱了一首美丽的二重奏。

B1 noun /ˈfaɪəˌfaɪtə/

firefighter

消防员

Meaning

a person whose job is to put out fires

Example

The firefighter saved the family from the burning building.

消防员从燃烧的大楼中救出了那家人。

Meaning

a sensation perceived by the ear; to make or cause to make a noise; in good condition

Example

The bell sounded across the valley.

B2 noun /ˈheɪ.trəd/

Hatred

仇恨

Meaning

intense dislike or ill will; a feeling of strong aversion

Example

His hatred for injustice motivated him to become a human rights lawyer.

他对不公正的仇恨促使他成为了一名人权律师。

B1 adjective ˈpræktɪkəl

practical

实际的

Meaning

Concerned with actual use rather than theory; realistic and sensible.

Example

A practical approach is needed for solving complex problems.

解决复杂问题需要实际的办法。

A2 noun /ˈθiːətər/

theater

剧院

Meaning

a building or area for dramatic performances

Example

We are going to the theater tonight.

我们今晚要去剧院。

B1 noun /ɪnˈstrʌkʃən/

instruction

指令

Meaning

Detailed information telling how something should be done or operated.

Example

Please read the instruction carefully before using the machine.

请在使用机器前仔细阅读指令。

C2 adjective /mɔːrˈdeɪʃəs/

mordacious

尖锐或讽刺的

Meaning

Sharp or biting in style, tone, or remark; sarcastic.

Example

The critic’s mordacious review offended the author.

评论家的尖锐评论冒犯了作者。

B2 noun /ˈdʒuː.pɪ.tər/

Jupiter

木星; 罗马神话中的主神

Meaning

the largest planet in our solar system; the chief god of Roman mythology

Example

Jupiter is known for its massive size and distinctive red spot.

朱庇特因其巨大的体积和独特的红斑而闻名。

A2 verb /əˈpɒlədʒaɪz/

apologize

道歉

Meaning

to say sorry for something wrong you have done

Example

He apologized for being late to the meeting.

他因迟到而道歉。

C1 adjective /dɪˈraɪsɪv/

derisive

嘲讽的

Meaning

Expressing contempt or ridicule.

Example

She gave a derisive laugh at his attempt to sing.

她对他的唱歌尝试发出了嘲讽的笑声。

C2 verb /ˈtɪtər/

titter

轻声笑

Meaning

to laugh in a quiet, nervous, or restrained way

Example

The students began to titter when the projector froze.

学生们开始在投影仪卡住时窃笑。

C2 verb /əˈvaʊtʃ/

avouch

确认

Meaning

to affirm or assert something as true

Example

He avouched his innocence before the judge.

他在法官面前确认了自己的清白。

A2 noun ˈneɪ.tʃər

nature

自然。特性。

Meaning

The basic or inherent features of something, especially when seen as characteristic of it.

Example

The calm nature of the environment helps healing.

环境的平静本质有助于治愈。

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 adjective /pəˈlædʒ.ɪk/

pelagic

与开放海洋相关

Meaning

Relating to the open sea or ocean water column, away from the shore.

Example

Pelagic fish like tuna are found far from the coast.

像金枪鱼这样的深海鱼类通常在离海岸很远的地方发现。

C1 noun /ˌpærəfəˈneɪliə/

paraphernalia

设备

Meaning

Miscellaneous articles, especially equipment needed for a particular activity.

Example

The fisherman carried all his fishing paraphernalia in a large box.

渔夫把所有钓鱼设备放在一个大盒子里。

B1 noun /pɑːrˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/

participation

参与

Meaning

the action of taking part in something

Example

Her participation in the competition was commendable.

她在比赛中的参与值得称赞。