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C1 verb /piːk/

pique

激发
Meaning
to stimulate interest or curiosity; to arouse resentment or anger
Example
Her remarks piqued his curiosity about the secret project.
她的评论激起了他对秘密项目的好奇心。
A1 noun /bɔːl/

ball

球
Meaning
a round object used in games or sports
Example
The children played with a ball in the park.
孩子们在公园里玩球。
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。
B2 noun ˌsaɪ.bə.sɪˈkjʊə.rɪ.ti

cybersecurity

网络安全
Meaning
The practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks
Example
Cybersecurity ensures safe digital operations.
网络安全确保数字化运营的安全。
A2 verb /riːˈsaɪ.kəl/

recycle

回收
Meaning
to process used materials so they can be used again instead of being thrown away
Example
We should recycle paper and plastic to reduce waste.
我们应该回收纸张和塑料，以减少废物。
C2 noun /θroʊz/

throes

剧痛
Meaning
intense or violent pain and struggle, often at the beginning or end of something
Example
The country was in the throes of a political crisis.
该国正处于政治危机的剧痛之中。
B2 verb /ɪnˈdʌldʒ/

indulge

纵容
Meaning
to allow oneself to enjoy something enjoyable, often excessively
Example
He indulged in a piece of chocolate cake after dinner.
他在晚餐后沉浸在一块巧克力蛋糕中。
C2 noun /əˈrɔɪ.oʊ/

arroyo

干河床
Meaning
A dry creek or stream bed that temporarily fills with water after heavy rain.
Example
After the storm, the arroyo quickly filled with rushing water.
风暴过后，干河床迅速被水填满。
C1 noun /ˈsɪvɪks/

civics

公民教育
Meaning
the study of the rights and duties of citizens and how government works
Example
Civics helps students understand their responsibilities as citizens.
公民教育帮助学生理解作为公民的责任。
C1 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈækt/

counteract

反作用
Meaning
to act against something in order to reduce its effect
Example
The medicine helps counteract the side effects of the treatment.
这药有助于抵消治疗的副作用。
C2 adjective /ˈbʌsti/

busty

胸部丰满的
Meaning
having a large or full bust; describing a woman with a prominent chest
Example
The actress was often described as busty in fashion magazines.
这位女演员在时尚杂志中常被形容为胸部丰满的。
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。
C2 noun /ˈhaɪdrə/

hydra

九头蛇
Meaning
a many-headed serpent in Greek mythology; a problem that seems to grow worse when attempts are made to solve it
Example
Corruption is like a hydra, hard to defeat completely.
腐败就像九头蛇，完全根除它非常困难。
C1 noun /eb/

Ebb

退潮; 海水下降
Meaning
the receding tide; a gradual decline or reduction
Example
The fishermen waited for the ebb before returning to shore.
渔民们在回到岸边之前等待着退潮。
B2 adjective /raɪp/

Ripe

成熟的; 准备食用
Meaning
fully developed and ready to eat; mature; ready for action or use
Example
The bananas are ripe and ready to eat.
香蕉已经成熟，准备食用。
C1 verb /ˌaʊtˈduː/

outdo

超越
Meaning
To do better than someone else; to surpass.
Example
She always tries to outdo her classmates in exams.
她总是尽力在考试中超越她的同学。
B1 noun /ˈblen.dər/

Blender

搅拌机
Meaning
an electric kitchen appliance used to mix, purée, or emulsify food and liquids
Example
She used the blender to make a delicious smoothie.
她用搅拌机做了一个美味的冰沙。
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 noun /fəˈlɪsɪti/

felicity

幸福
Meaning
intense happiness; the ability to find appropriate expression for one's thoughts
Example
She was known for her felicity in conversation and cheerful nature.
她因在对话中的幸福和开朗的性格而闻名。
B2 adjective /spɒnˈteɪniəs/

Spontaneous

自发的
Meaning
done without planning; natural and unforced
Example
Their spontaneous dance in the rain was beautiful.
他们在雨中即兴的舞蹈非常美丽。
C1 adjective /əˈkɪn/

akin

相似的
Meaning
Of similar character or related by blood.
Example
His reaction was akin to shock.
他的反应与震惊相似。
B2 noun /ˈspɔːrtsmən/

sportsman

运动员
Meaning
A person who is skilled in sports or enjoys participating in athletic activities.
Example
He is a true sportsman, always fair and respectful to his opponents.
他是一个真正的运动员，总是对对手公平和尊重。
C1 noun /ˈaʊtpoʊst/

outpost

前哨站
Meaning
A small military camp or position at some distance from the main force, used especially as a guard.
Example
The soldiers were stationed at a remote outpost.
士兵们被驻扎在一个偏远的前哨站。
C1 verb ˈɛk.spɪ.daɪt

expedite

加快
Meaning
Make an action or process happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly.
Example
The government took steps to expedite the approval process.
政府采取措施以加快审批流程。
B1 noun /klɑːrk/

clerk

职员
Meaning
A person employed in an office or bank to keep records, accounts, and undertake other routine administrative duties.
Example
The clerk helped me find the correct form.
职员帮助我找到了正确的表格。
C1 noun /ɪnˈdɪɡ.nə.ti/

Indignity

耻辱
Meaning
treatment or circumstances that cause one to feel shame or loss of dignity; humiliation
Example
She refused to suffer the indignity of being searched without proper cause.
她拒绝忍受在没有正当理由的情况下被搜身所带来的耻辱。
A2 noun/verb /sɛns/

sense

感觉
Meaning
A faculty by which the body perceives external stimuli; or to perceive something without being told.
Example
She had a strong sense of responsibility.
她有很强的责任感。
B2 verb /ˈkɒm.plɪ.keɪt/

complicate

使复杂
Meaning
To make something more difficult or confusing.
Example
The new rules will only complicate the process.
新规则只会使这个过程更加复杂。
C2 noun /ɪnˈvɛktɪv/

invective

侮辱性语言
Meaning
Insulting, abusive, or highly critical language.
Example
The politician’s speech was filled with invective against his opponents.
政治家的演讲充满了对对手的侮辱性语言。
B2 noun rɪsk ˈfæktər

risk factor

风险因素
Meaning
Something that increases the likelihood of developing a disease or condition
Example
Water pollution is a significant risk factor for health.
水污染是健康的一个重要风险因素。
C2 noun /ˌsɪnjuˈɒsɪti/

sinuosity

弯曲性
Meaning
The quality or state of being winding, curving, or having many turns.
Example
The sinuosity of the river made navigation challenging.
河流的弯曲性使得导航变得具有挑战性。
A2 noun /ˈwʌndər/

wonder

奇迹
Meaning
a feeling of amazement and admiration, caused by something beautiful, remarkable, or unfamiliar
Example
The view from the mountain was a true wonder.
从山顶看到的景色真是一个奇迹。
C1 verb /ˈɪə.mɑːrk/

earmark

指定
Meaning
To designate funds, resources, or time for a particular purpose.
Example
The government has earmarked funds for education.
政府已为教育指定资金。
A1 noun /ˈbɜːrθ.deɪ/

birthday

Meaning
the anniversary of the day on which a person was born, typically celebrated annually
Example
We are planning a surprise birthday party for her.
C1 adjective /ˈfaɪə.ri/

Fiery

火热的; 激情的; 暴躁的
Meaning
burning; passionate; hot-tempered; showing strong emotion
Example
She has a fiery temper that flares up quickly.
她有一个火热的脾气，容易迅速发火。
C2 noun /əˈbeɪəns/

abeyance

暂时中止
Meaning
a state of temporary suspension or inactivity
Example
The project was held in abeyance until funds became available.
该项目已暂停，直到资金可用。
C1 adjective /ˈaɪərnˌklæd/

ironclad

铁定的
Meaning
impossible to change, break, or dispute; very strong and firm
Example
The company had an ironclad contract with its suppliers.
公司与其供应商签订了铁定合同。
C2 verb /ˈpɜː.fə.reɪt/

perforate

穿孔
Meaning
to make a hole or holes through something
Example
The machine can perforate sheets of paper for easy tearing.
机器可以穿孔纸张以便于撕裂。
C2 adjective, noun /ˈænθrəpɔɪd/

anthropoid

人猿类
Meaning
Resembling a human being in form; a primate such as apes and monkeys.
Example
The gorilla is considered an anthropoid ape.
大猩猩被认为是人猿类的猩猩。
B1 noun /ˈbækʌp/

backup

备份
Meaning
a copy of data stored separately to protect against loss
Example
Make sure to have a backup of your important files.
确保备份您的重要文件。
C2 adjective /ˈklɛmənt/

clement

温和 / 仁慈
Meaning
mild or merciful; describing weather as mild and pleasant
Example
The prisoners hoped for a clement judge.
囚犯们希望有一个温和的法官。
B1 noun /ɪmˈpruːvmənt/

improvement

改善
Meaning
the act of making something better
Example
There has been a significant improvement in his health.
他的健康有了显著改善。
C2 adjective /əˈsɜːrbɪk/

acerbic

尖刻的
Meaning
sharp, harsh, or bitter in tone or taste
Example
His acerbic comments offended many people in the meeting.
他的尖刻评论冒犯了会议中的许多人。
C1 adjective /ɪˈnuːmərəbəl/

Innumerable

无数; 无尽; 无限
Meaning
too many to be counted; countless; infinite in number
Example
There are innumerable stars in the night sky that we cannot see with our naked eyes.
夜空中有无数的星星，我们无法用肉眼看到。
B2 noun /dʒet/

Jet

喷气式飞机
Meaning
a rapid stream of liquid, gas, or flame; an aircraft powered by jet engines
Example
The jet took off smoothly and reached cruising altitude quickly.
这架喷气机平稳起飞，迅速达到了巡航高度。
B2 noun /krɪˈeɪtə/

creator

创始人
Meaning
a person who brings something into existence
Example
He is the creator of many successful startups.
他是许多成功初创公司的创始人。
C1 verb /ˈtiːtər/

teeter

摇晃
Meaning
to move or balance unsteadily; to wobble
Example
The glass began to teeter on the edge of the table.
玻璃开始在桌子的边缘摇摇欲坠。
C2 noun /ˈprɑːflɪɡəsi/

profligacy

挥霍
Meaning
reckless wastefulness or extravagance
Example
His profligacy with money led him to bankruptcy.
他的挥霍导致了破产。
A2 verb /ɪkˈspekt/

expect

期望
Meaning
to think something will happen; to anticipate
Example
I expect the meeting to start at 9 AM.
我预计会议将在上午9点开始。
C2 noun /mɪˌsɛdʒəˈneɪʃən/

miscegenation

种族通婚
Meaning
the interbreeding of people considered to be of different racial types
Example
The law once prohibited miscegenation in many countries.
法律曾在许多国家禁止了种族通婚。
C1 noun /ˈstaɪləs/

stylus

触控笔
Meaning
a small tool used for writing, drawing, or touching screens
Example
She used a stylus to draw on her tablet.
她使用触控笔在平板电脑上绘画。
C1 noun /fiːt/

feat

壮举
Meaning
an achievement that requires great courage, skill, or strength
Example
Climbing Mount Everest was a remarkable feat.
攀登珠穆朗玛峰是一项非凡的壮举。
C1 verb /ˈwɪð.ər/

wither

枯萎
Meaning
to dry up and die, typically used for plants
Example
The flowers will wither without enough water.
花朵没有足够的水分会枯萎。
C1 adjective /ˈnɒm.ɪ.nəl/

Nominal

名义上的; 非常小
Meaning
very small in size or amount; existing in name only
Example
He paid only a nominal fee for the membership since he was a student.
他只支付了名义上的会员费，因为他是学生。
B2 verb /wɛd/

wed

结婚
Meaning
to marry someone; to enter into a marriage
Example
They decided to wed in a small ceremony by the beach.
他们决定在海滩举行一个小型婚礼。
C1 noun /ˌɪnkwɪˈzɪʃən/

inquisition

宗教裁判
Meaning
A prolonged and intense questioning or investigation, often harsh in nature.
Example
The journalist faced an inquisition from the panel about his sources.
记者面对小组对他消息来源的严厉质询。
C2 noun /ˈfoʊ.li.oʊ/

folio

大书或手稿
Meaning
A sheet of paper folded once to form two leaves (four pages) of a book; also a term for a large book or manuscript.
Example
The library houses an ancient Shakespeare folio.
图书馆里有一本古老的莎士比亚大书。
C2 adjective /vaɪˈkɛəriəs/

vicarious

幸福
Meaning
experienced through the feelings or actions of another person
Example
She felt vicarious excitement watching her son win the award.
当她获得奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
B1 noun /træm kɑːr/

Tram car

有轨电车
Meaning
An electric vehicle that runs on rails along the street
Example
The tram car stopped at every station in the city center.
有轨电车在市中心的每个车站停靠。
A2 noun /ɪɡˈzæm/

exam

考试
Meaning
a formal test of a person's knowledge or skill in a subject
Example
She studied hard for her final exam.
她为了最后的考试努力学习。
A2 noun /ˈɪn.sekt/

Insect

昆虫
Meaning
a small invertebrate animal with six legs and usually one or two pairs of wings
Example
The butterfly is a beautiful insect that flies from flower to flower.
蝴蝶是一种美丽的昆虫，它从一朵花飞到另一朵花。
B1 adjective /ˈtʃælɪndʒɪŋ/

challenging

具有挑战性的
Meaning
difficult in a way that tests one's abilities
Example
The mountain climb was challenging but rewarding.
爬山是具有挑战性的，但也是有回报的。
C1 verb /ˈprɒfəsaɪ/

prophesy

预言
Meaning
to state or predict that something will happen in the future, especially as if divinely inspired
Example
The monk prophesied that peace would return to the land.
那位和尚预言和平将会回到这个国家。
B1 noun /ədˈvaɪzər/

adviser

顾问
Meaning
a person who gives advice, especially in a professional or official role
Example
He works as a financial adviser at a bank.
他在一家银行担任金融顾问。
C1 noun /ˈkɑr.nɪdʒ/

Carnage

屠杀
Meaning
the killing of a large number of people; widespread slaughter
Example
The battlefield was filled with carnage after the brutal war.
战争后，战场上充满了大屠杀。
C1 noun /ˈklɛmənsi/

clemency

宽恕
Meaning
mercy, leniency, or forgiveness shown towards someone
Example
The judge showed clemency and reduced his sentence.
法官表现出宽恕，减少了他的判决。
B2 noun /æmˈbæsədər/

Ambassador

大使
Meaning
an accredited diplomat sent by a country as its official representative to a foreign country
Example
The ambassador met with government officials to discuss trade agreements.
大使与政府官员会面，讨论贸易协议。
C2 noun /bɪˈhiː.mɒθ/

behemoth

庞然大物
Meaning
Something enormous, especially a large and powerful organization.
Example
The company grew into a corporate behemoth.
公司发展成了一个企业庞然大物。
C1 adjective /ˌʌn.əˈdʌl.tə.reɪ.tɪd/

Unadulterated

纯净的
Meaning
not mixed or diluted with any different or extra elements; pure
Example
She felt unadulterated joy when she heard the news.
当她听到这个消息时，她感到纯净的快乐。
B1 noun /ˈmɒr.əl/

Moral

道德
Meaning
a lesson about right and wrong conduct; principles of right behavior
Example
The moral of the story is to always tell the truth.
这个故事的道德教训是永远说真话。
B1 noun /trænzˈleɪtər/

translator

翻译者
Meaning
a person or tool that converts words or text from one language into another
Example
The translator helped the tourists understand the guide.
翻译者帮助游客理解导游。
A2 noun/adjective /ˈlɪvɪŋ/

living

生活 / 生计
Meaning
the state of being alive; or a way of earning money
Example
He makes his living as a teacher.
他以教师的身份谋生。
A2 noun /ˈbenɪfɪt/

Benefit

好处; 利益; 益处
Meaning
an advantage or profit gained from something; a helpful or good effect
Example
Exercise has many health benefits for your body.
运动对你的身体有许多健康益处。
B1 noun /əˈpɒlədʒi/

apology

Meaning
a statement expressing regret for something wrong or hurtful
Example
He offered an apology for being late to the meeting.
B2 verb /pərˈsɪst/

persist

Meaning
to continue firmly in an action or opinion despite difficulty or opposition
Example
She decided to persist in her efforts to learn French.
B2 adjective /ɪnˈklaɪnd/

inclined

倾向的
Meaning
having a tendency or disposition toward something
Example
He is inclined to help those in need.
他倾向于帮助有需要的人。
C2 noun /draɪd roʊz ˈpɛtəlz/

Dried Rose Petals

干玫瑰花瓣
Meaning
dehydrated petals from roses used for culinary and aromatic purposes
Example
The dessert was garnished with dried rose petals.
这道甜点用干玫瑰花瓣装饰。
B2 noun /dʒiˈɒl.ə.dʒi/

geology

地质学
Meaning
the science that deals with the Earth's physical structure and substances
Example
She studied geology to understand earthquakes.
她学习地质学以了解地震。
C2 noun /ˈaɪsinəs/

iciness

冰冷
Meaning
The state of being cold in manner or temperature.
Example
There was a distinct iciness in his voice.
他的声音中有一种明显的冰冷感。
C2 noun /ˈkɔː.seər/

corsair

海盗
Meaning
a pirate, especially one operating along the Mediterranean coasts
Example
The corsair plundered ships along the coast.
海盗沿海岸掠夺船只。
B2 adjective ɪkˈsep.ʃən.əl

exceptional

卓越的
Meaning
Unusually good; outstanding; forming an exception; not typical.
Example
Exceptional talent drives innovation.
卓越的才能推动创新。
B2 verb /ˈrɛkən/

reckon

推测
Meaning
To think, believe, or expect something; to calculate or estimate.
Example
I reckon it will rain later today.
我猜今天稍后会下雨。
C1 adjective ɛnˈdɛm.ɪk

endemic

地方性
Meaning
Native and restricted to a certain place.
Example
The Bengal tiger is endemic to the Indian subcontinent.
孟加拉虎是印度次大陆的地方性物种。
C1 verb /plʌm/

plumb

测量深度或仔细检查
Meaning
to measure the depth of water or examine closely
Example
They used a line to plumb the depth of the lake.
他们用一条线来测量湖的深度。
B2 adjective /ˈhɑːrmləs/

Harmless

无害的; 无辜的; 安全的
Meaning
not able or likely to cause harm; innocent; safe
Example
The snake looks dangerous but it's actually harmless.
蛇看起来很危险，但它实际上是无害的。
B2 verb /dɪˈvaɪz/

devise

设计
Meaning
To plan or invent something carefully.
Example
The engineers devised a new method to reduce costs.
工程师们设计了一种新的方法来降低成本。
A2 adjective /ˌwel ˈdʌn/

Well-done

做得好; 完全煮熟
Meaning
performed skillfully and successfully; cooked thoroughly
Example
The project was well-done and impressed everyone.
项目做得好，令所有人印象深刻。
C1 adjective /nɪˈɡlɛktfʊl/

neglectful

疏忽的
Meaning
Failing to give proper care or attention.
Example
The neglectful parent left the child alone for hours.
疏忽的父母把孩子独自留下几个小时。
C2 noun /ˈlɪtərdʒi/

liturgy

礼仪
Meaning
A form or formulary according to which public religious worship is conducted.
Example
The priest followed the liturgy during the Sunday mass.
牧师在周日弥撒中遵循了礼仪。
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。
C1 adjective /pəˈleɪ.ʃəl/

palatial

宫殿般
Meaning
resembling a palace in being spacious and splendid
Example
They stayed in a palatial hotel during their vacation.
他们在度假时住在一间宫殿般的酒店里。
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。
A2 noun /əˈdʌlt/

Adult

成年人；成人
Meaning
a person who is fully grown or developed; mature
Example
Only adults are allowed to enter this area.
只有成年人可以进入这个区域。
B1 noun /kɒp/

cop

警察
Meaning
a police officer (informal)
Example
The cop stopped the car for speeding.
警察因超速而拦下了那辆车。
C1 verb /tɔːnt/

taunt

嘲弄
Meaning
to provoke or challenge someone with insulting remarks
Example
The bully tried to taunt him with cruel words.
那个霸凌者试图用残忍的话挑衅他。
C1 noun/adjective /klɛft/

cleft

裂缝
Meaning
a split or crack; a space or opening made by cleavage
Example
The goat disappeared into a cleft in the rocks.
山羊消失在岩石中的裂缝里。
C2 noun /prɪˈfɜːrmənt/

preferment

晋升
Meaning
promotion or advancement in rank, position, or office
Example
He hoped for preferment in the government office.
他希望在政府办公室得到晋升。
A2 noun /ˈdʒuːəlri/

jewelry

珠宝
Meaning
personal ornaments such as necklaces, rings, or bracelets that are typically made from precious metals and stones
Example
She wore gold jewelry at the wedding.
她在婚礼上戴了金饰。
C1 adverb /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋli/

searchingly

寻找地
Meaning
In a way that seems to look for hidden meanings or truth.
Example
She looked at him searchingly, hoping for an honest answer.
她带着寻求的目光看着他，希望得到诚实的回答。
B2 verb /pəˈtroʊl/

patrol

巡逻
Meaning
to move around an area to watch or guard it
Example
The police patrol the streets at night to ensure safety.
警察晚上巡逻街道以确保安全。
C1 verb /pərˈspaɪər/

perspire

流汗
Meaning
To give out sweat through the pores of the skin as a result of heat, physical exertion, or stress.
Example
He began to perspire after running for 10 minutes.
他跑了10分钟后开始流汗。
B2 verb fəˈsɪl.ɪ.teɪt

facilitate

促进
Meaning
Make an action or process easier or more achievable; to help bring about.
Example
Good infrastructure facilitates economic growth.
良好的基础设施促进经济增长。
C2 adjective /ˈdɔːnt.ləs/

dauntless

无畏的，勇敢的，坚定的
Meaning
Showing fearlessness and determination; brave and resolute.
Example
The dauntless soldier fought against all odds.
无畏的士兵与所有困境作斗争。
C2 noun /ˌmɑːrtəˈnɛt/

martinet

严格的纪律管理员
Meaning
A strict disciplinarian who demands rigid adherence to rules.
Example
The new manager was such a martinet that even minor infractions were punished.
新经理如此严格，以至于即使是小的违章行为也会受到惩罚。
B2 adjective /dɪˈsɛptɪv/

deceptive

具有欺骗性的
Meaning
Giving an appearance or impression different from the truth; misleading.
Example
Appearances can be deceptive.
外表可能具有欺骗性。
A1 noun /ˈpiːtsə/

pizza

比萨
Meaning
a flat round bread baked with toppings such as cheese, tomato, and other ingredients
Example
We ordered a large pepperoni pizza for dinner.
我们点了一份大号的意大利香肠比萨作为晚餐。
C1 noun /ˈem.ɪ.nəns/

Eminence

名声; 卓越
Meaning
fame or recognized superiority; high rank or status
Example
The professor achieved eminence in the field of quantum physics.
教授在量子物理学领域获得了名声。
C1 noun /təˈlɛfəni/

telephony

电话系统
Meaning
the technology and systems for transmitting voice over distances by telephone
Example
Modern telephony has evolved to include internet-based calls.
现代的电话技术已经发展到包括基于互联网的通话。
B2 noun /ˈreb.əl/

Rebel

叛徒
Meaning
a person who resists authority or control
Example
The young rebel refused to follow the school rules.
那个年轻的叛徒拒绝遵守学校的规定。
C2 noun /ˈtrʌk.jʊ.ləns/

truculence

好斗性
Meaning
Aggressiveness or eagerness to fight.
Example
His speech was full of truculence and threats.
他的演讲充满了好斗性和威胁。
B2 adjective /suːˈpɜːrb/

superb

极好的
Meaning
extremely good; excellent
Example
The hotel provided superb service during our stay.
酒店在我们停留期间提供了极好的服务。
C1 adjective /ʃrɪl/

shrill

尖锐的声音
Meaning
High-pitched and piercing in sound.
Example
The shrill whistle startled everyone in the room.
尖锐的哨声让房间里的每个人都吓了一跳。
B2 adjective /ˌɪd.iˈɒt.ɪk/

Idiotic

愚蠢
Meaning
extremely stupid; foolish; senseless
Example
His idiotic behavior embarrassed everyone at the meeting.
他的愚蠢行为让会议上的所有人感到尴尬。
B1 noun /naɪt/

Knight

骑士; 中世纪战士
Meaning
a man given a rank of honor by a British king or queen; a medieval warrior on horseback
Example
The brave knight rescued the princess from the dragon's castle.
勇敢的骑士从龙的城堡救出了公主。
C1 verb dɪˈsaɪ.fɚ

decipher

解密, 解读, 翻译
Meaning
To convert something written in code into normal language; to succeed in understanding the meaning of something.
Example
It took hours to decipher the ancient script.
花了几个小时解密这段古老的文字。
C1 verb /ænˈtæɡənaɪz/

antagonize

激怒
Meaning
to cause someone to become hostile or angry; to provoke opposition
Example
His rude remarks only served to antagonize his colleagues.
他粗鲁的言辞只会使同事们产生敌对情绪。
A2 noun /dɪˈziːz/

disease

疾病
Meaning
An illness or medical condition that affects the body or mind.
Example
The doctor is researching a cure for the disease.
医生正在研究治疗这种疾病的方法。
B2 noun /ˌkɒndɛnˈseɪʃən/

condensation

冷凝
Meaning
The process of water vapor changing into liquid; also, the act of making something more concise.
Example
Condensation formed on the windows during the cold night.
在寒冷的夜晚，窗户上形成了冷凝。
B1 noun /ˈɝːθ.kweɪk/

earthquake

地震
Meaning
A sudden and violent shaking of the ground as a result of movements within the earth's crust.
Example
A powerful earthquake struck Japan last night.
昨晚日本发生了强烈的地震。
B2 verb /ˈpɪnpɔɪnt/

pinpoint

精确定位
Meaning
to locate or identify something with precision
Example
The detective was able to pinpoint the exact location of the suspect.
侦探能够精确地定位嫌疑人的位置。
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。