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C1 noun /pɪˈtaɪə/

Pitaya / Dragon fruit

火龙果
Meaning
a tropical fruit with bright pink or red skin and white flesh speckled with black seeds
Example
The pitaya has a mild, sweet flavor and a unique appearance.
火龙果味道温和、甜美，外形独特。
C2 noun /oʊˈbleɪʃən/

oblation

献祭
Meaning
a religious offering, especially of bread or wine to God
Example
The priest placed the oblation on the altar during the ceremony.
祭司在仪式中将献祭放在祭坛上。
C2 noun /ˈbrɪɡ.ənd/

brigand

强盗
Meaning
A member of a gang that ambushes and robs people in forests or mountains; a bandit.
Example
The travelers were attacked by brigands in the mountains.
旅行者在山中被强盗袭击。
C2 adjective /həˈrɛtɪkəl/

heretical

异端
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards, especially in religion.
Example
The priest condemned the book as heretical.
牧师将这本书谴责为异端。
B1 adjective /kriˈeɪtɪv/

creative

富有创意的
Meaning
Having the ability to produce new and original ideas or things.
Example
She is very creative in her writing.
她在写作中非常富有创意。
C1 adjective /dɪsˈsɪmɪlər/

dissimilar

不同
Meaning
Not alike; different.
Example
Though they are twins, their personalities are dissimilar.
虽然他们是双胞胎，但他们的个性不同。
B1 noun /ədˈmɪʃ.ən/

Admission

入学; 接受
Meaning
the process of entering or being allowed to enter a school or organization; accepting that something is true
Example
She gained admission to Harvard University.
她获得了哈佛大学的入学许可。
C2 verb /ɪnˈskɒns/

ensconce

安顿, 隐藏
Meaning
to settle comfortably or securely in a place; to hide or shelter firmly
Example
She ensconced herself in a cozy armchair by the fireplace.
她坐在壁炉旁的一张舒适椅子上。
B2 noun ˈme.trɪks

metrics

度量标准
Meaning
A system or standard of measurement; a set of numbers that give information about a particular process or activity.
Example
Metrics are crucial for evaluating performance.
度量标准对于评估绩效至关重要。
C2 noun /ˈlɔɪtərər/

loiterer

在某地漫无目的闲逛的人
Meaning
A person who lingers aimlessly in a place without purpose.
Example
The police questioned the loiterer outside the store.
警察在商店外询问了洛伊特勒。
A1 verb /keɪm/

came

来了
Meaning
past tense of 'come'
Example
She came to the party on time.
她准时来到了聚会。
C1 noun /ˈkæpɪˌlɛri/

capillary

毛细血管
Meaning
a very thin blood vessel that connects arteries and veins
Example
Oxygen passes from the blood into tissues through capillaries.
氧气通过毛细血管从血液进入组织。
C2 noun /dəˈɡerəˌtaɪp/

daguerreotype

古老的照片
Meaning
An early type of photograph produced on a silver or silver-covered copper plate.
Example
The museum displayed a rare daguerreotype of Abraham Lincoln.
博物馆展出了一张亚伯拉罕·林肯的稀有达盖尔类型照片。
B2 adjective /ˈduː.əl/

Dual

双重的
Meaning
having two parts or consisting of two elements; double
Example
She has dual citizenship of both countries.
她拥有两个国家的双重国籍。
C2 verb /ˈvɛdʒɪteɪt/

vegetate

发呆
Meaning
to live in a dull, inactive, or unchallenging way, often with little physical or mental effort
Example
He spent his vacation vegetating on the couch in front of the TV.
他把假期都用来在沙发上看电视，什么都不做。
B2 verb /pərˈsiːvd/

perceived

幸福
Meaning
to become aware of something through the senses or the mind; to understand or interpret
Example
She perceived a hint of sadness in his voice.
当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
A1 adjective /əˈfreɪd/

afraid

害怕
Meaning
feeling fear or anxiety; worried that something undesirable will happen
Example
She was afraid of the dark.
她害怕黑暗。
C2 noun /ˈbʊlwərk/

bulwark

防线
Meaning
A strong wall or defensive structure; something that provides protection or support.
Example
The fortress walls served as a bulwark against enemy attacks.
堡垒的墙壁作为抵御敌人攻击的防线。
B2 verb /ˈtɛmpər/

temper

调和
Meaning
to moderate, soften, or tone down something; also to strengthen by heat treatment (as in metal).
Example
She tried to temper her criticism with kindness.
她试图用善意来缓和她的批评。
B1 verb /ˈsætɪsfaɪ/

satisfy

满足
Meaning
to fulfill the desires, expectations, or needs of someone; to make content
Example
The delicious meal satisfied our hunger completely.
美味的食物完全满足了我们的饥饿。
C2 adjective /rɪˈsplɛndənt/

resplendent

辉煌
Meaning
Shining brilliantly; dazzling in appearance or effect
Example
The bride looked resplendent in her wedding gown.
新娘穿着婚纱看起来光彩照人。
B2 noun /məˈʃiː.nər.i/

machinery

Meaning
machines collectively, or the parts of a machine; also, the system or process by which something works
Example
The factory invested in new machinery to increase production.
B2 adjective ˌɒn.trə.prəˈnɜː.ri.əl

entrepreneurial

企业家精神
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by the activity of setting up a business or businesses, taking on financial risks in the hope of profit.
Example
His entrepreneurial spirit led him to establish a successful startup.
他的企业家精神使他创办了一个成功的创业公司。
A2 noun; gerund /ˈbɒksɪŋ/

boxing

拳击
Meaning
the sport of fighting with fists using padded gloves; the act of putting something into a box
Example
He has been training hard for a professional boxing match.
他正在为一场职业拳击比赛刻苦训练。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈtʌtʃəbəl/

Untouchable

不可触碰的; 无法批评或攻击
Meaning
not able to be touched or affected; beyond criticism or attack
Example
The CEO seemed untouchable despite the scandal.
即使有丑闻，首席执行官似乎仍然是不可触碰的。
B2 adjective /əˈbjuːsɪv/

abusive

侮辱性的 / 造成身体或口头伤害
Meaning
extremely offensive or insulting; involving physical or verbal harm
Example
She left her job because of her abusive boss.
她因为她那位虐待的老板而离开了工作。
A1 verb /raɪt/

write

写
Meaning
to mark letters, words, or symbols on a surface
Example
I write letters to my grandmother every month.
我每个月给我的祖母写信。
C1 verb /weɪd/

wade

涉水而行
Meaning
to walk through water or another substance that impedes movement
Example
The children waded in the shallow river.
孩子们在浅水河中行走。
C1 adjective /prɪˈkoʊʃəs/

precocious

早熟
Meaning
Showing advanced development or maturity at an unusually early age.
Example
The precocious child was reading novels at the age of five.
那个早熟的孩子五岁时就能阅读小说。
B2 adjective /ˌpoʊstˈwɔːr/

post-war

战后
Meaning
relating to the period after a war has ended
Example
The country experienced rapid economic growth in the post-war years.
该国在战后时期经历了快速的经济增长。
B2 verb /kənˈfes/

confess

承认
Meaning
to admit guilt or wrongdoing; to acknowledge
Example
He confessed his mistake to his teacher.
他向老师承认了自己的错误。
B1 adjective /ˈhoʊpfəl/

Hopeful

充满希望
Meaning
feeling or inspiring optimism about a future event; confident; optimistic
Example
He remained hopeful despite the challenges.
尽管面临挑战，他依然充满希望。
C2 adjective /spæzˈmɒdɪk/

spasmodic

痉挛性
Meaning
occurring irregularly or in sudden bursts
Example
The patient experienced spasmodic coughing during the night.
病人在夜间经历了痉挛性咳嗽。
A2 noun, verb /kɔɪn/

coin

Meaning
A flat piece of metal used as money; as a verb, to invent a new word or phrase.
Example
The government decided to coin a new term for the program.
B2 verb /dɪsˈeɪbl/

disable

禁用
Meaning
to make something unable to function or operate
Example
The technician disabled the alarm system temporarily.
技术人员暂时禁用了报警系统。
B2 adjective /ˈfɛdərəl/

federal

联邦的
Meaning
Relating to the central government of a federation.
Example
The federal government passed a new law on healthcare.
联邦政府通过了一项关于医疗保健的新法律。
B2 verb /dɪˈprɛs/

depress

压抑
Meaning
To make someone feel sad or without hope; to reduce the level or strength of something.
Example
The gloomy weather tends to depress people.
阴郁的天气常常使人感到抑郁。
B1 adjective /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/

historical

历史的
Meaning
Related to history or past events.
Example
The museum has a large collection of historical documents.
博物馆收藏了大量历史文件。
C1 noun ˈmɑːrdʒɪnəlaɪzd ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəlz

marginalized individuals

边缘化的个体
Meaning
People who are treated as insignificant or peripheral to society, often excluded from mainstream social, economic, or political activities.
Example
Marginalized individuals often face severe challenges.
边缘化的个体常常面临严峻的挑战。
B2 noun /wɪt/

Wit

机智
Meaning
mental sharpness and inventiveness; keen intelligence; a natural aptitude for using words in a clever and amusing way
Example
She has a sharp wit and quick sense of humor.
她有敏锐的智慧和快速的幽默感。
C2 noun, adjective /ˈɡɒsəmər/

gossamer

轻薄物
Meaning
Something light, thin, and delicate, like a fine fabric or cobweb.
Example
The bride's veil was made of delicate gossamer fabric.
新娘的面纱是由精致的高萨梅尔布料做成的。
C1 adjective /ˈbreɪzən/

brazen

Meaning
Bold and without shame; shameless.
Example
She made a brazen attempt to lie in front of everyone.
C2 adjective /ˈkʌmli/

comely

美丽
Meaning
Attractive or pleasant in appearance.
Example
The actress was known for her comely features.
那位女演员以她美丽的特征著称。
B2 noun, verb /ˈaʊtlɔː/

outlaw

Meaning
as a noun: a person who breaks the law and lives outside its protection; as a verb: to make something illegal
Example
The government decided to outlaw the harmful practice.
C1 noun /ɪnˈdɪf.ər.əns/

Indifference

冷漠; 漠视; 冷淡
Meaning
lack of interest, concern, or sympathy; the state of not caring about something
Example
His indifference to his studies resulted in poor grades throughout the semester.
他对学业的冷漠导致了整个学期的成绩很差。
C1 verb /ɪnˈθjuːz/

enthuse

激动
Meaning
to express excitement or admiration
Example
She enthused about her trip to Italy.
她对她的意大利之旅充满了热情。
C2 verb /ɪnˈsɪnəˌreɪt/

incinerate

焚烧
Meaning
to burn something completely until it is reduced to ashes
Example
The city decided to incinerate the medical waste for safety.
城市决定为安全起见销毁医疗废物。
C1 noun /ˈdɪs.ə.nəns/

dissonance

不和谐
Meaning
Disagreement, lack of harmony, conflict between ideas or beliefs.
Example
The cultural dissonance created misunderstandings.
文化不和谐造成了误解。
A2 noun /ˈwɪnər/

winner

赢家
Meaning
a person who wins a competition or contest
Example
She was the winner of the race.
她是比赛的赢家。
C2 adverb /ˌsʌb ˈroʊzə/

sub rosa

秘密地
Meaning
secretly, in confidence, or in private
Example
The deal was made sub rosa to avoid public scrutiny.
交易是在秘密地进行的，以避免公众审查。
B1 noun /ˈprəʊ.tiːnz/

proteins

蛋白质
Meaning
Large biomolecules consisting of amino acids that perform essential functions in living organisms, including building and repairing tissues.
Example
Lean meats and legumes provide high-quality proteins.
瘦肉和豆类提供高质量的蛋白质。
C2 noun /əˈnɔɪnt.mənt/

anointment

涂抹仪式
Meaning
The act of anointing, usually with oil, as part of a ritual or ceremony.
Example
The anointment of the new leader was a sacred ritual.
新领导人的涂抹仪式是一项神圣的仪式。
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。
B2 adverb /ˈoʊpənli/

Openly

公开地; 公共地
Meaning
in a frank and honest way; without concealment; publicly
Example
She spoke openly about her struggles with mental health.
她公开谈论了自己在心理健康方面的困难。
A2 verb /reɪz/

raise

举起 / 提高
Meaning
To lift or move something to a higher position; to increase; to bring up.
Example
She raised her hand to ask a question.
她举起手来提问。
C1 adjective /pəˈnɪnsjələr/

peninsular

半岛状的
Meaning
Relating to or resembling a peninsula.
Example
The peninsular region is surrounded by water on three sides.
半岛地区三面被水包围。
C2 noun /ˈɪn.fɪ.del/

Infidel

异教徒
Meaning
a person who does not believe in religion or whose religious beliefs differ from one's own
Example
In historical contexts, crusaders often referred to their enemies as infidels.
在历史背景中，十字军常常把他们的敌人称为异教徒。
A2 noun /læb/

lab

实验室
Meaning
a place equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching
Example
The students conducted an experiment in the chemistry lab.
学生们在化学实验室里做了一个实验。
C2 adjective /ˈpɛnɪtrəbl/

penetrable

可穿透的
Meaning
Capable of being passed through or entered.
Example
The thin wall was easily penetrable.
薄壁容易穿透。
B2 noun /ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛktənt/

disinfectant

消毒剂
Meaning
a chemical substance used to kill harmful microorganisms on surfaces
Example
The cleaner sprayed disinfectant on the table.
清洁工在桌子上喷洒了消毒剂。
C1 adjective /əˈblaɪdʒɪŋ/

obliging

乐于助人
Meaning
Willing to help or do favors; accommodating.
Example
The staff at the hotel were very obliging and friendly.
酒店的工作人员非常乐于助人且友好。
C2 adjective /ˈæfərənt/

afferent

传入
Meaning
carrying impulses toward a central organ or part, especially toward the brain or spinal cord
Example
Afferent nerves carry signals from the body to the brain.
传入神经将信号从身体传送到大脑。
C1 adjective ˌsʌbˈlɪm.ɪ.nəl

subliminal

低于意识阈值存在或运作，未被意识到的影响或感知
Meaning
Existing or operating below the threshold of consciousness; perceived by or affecting someone's mind without their being aware of it.
Example
Advertisements often have subliminal messages.
广告常常包含潜意识的讯息。
C1 noun ˌdaɪvɜːsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

diversification

多样化
Meaning
The practice of spreading investments across various assets or sectors to reduce risk.
Example
Diversification helps to reduce investment risk.
多样化有助于降低投资风险。
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。
C1 noun /ˈpiː.hən/

Peahen

母孔雀
Meaning
female peacock
Example
The peahen is less colorful than the male peacock.
母孔雀比雄孔雀少了色彩。
B2 noun ˈwɜːrkˌləʊd

workload

工作量
Meaning
The amount of work to be done by someone or something.
Example
His workload has increased dramatically in the past month.
他的工作量在上个月急剧增加。
C2 adjective /ˌɪntəˈrɒɡətəri/

interrogatory

询问的
Meaning
expressed in the form of a question; relating to questioning
Example
The lawyer’s interrogatory tone made the witness uncomfortable.
律师的询问语气让证人感到不舒服。
C2 noun /ˈoʊɡər/

ogre

Meaning
A mythical monster, often depicted as large, hideous, and cruel; metaphorically, a cruel or terrifying person.
Example
The villagers feared the ogre who lived in the dark forest.
C2 noun /ˈbæs.tərd tiːk/

Bastard teak

黄花檀
Meaning
A flowering tree with bright orange-red flowers, also known as flame of the forest
Example
The bastard teak tree blooms with vibrant orange flowers in spring.
黄花檀树在春天开出鲜艳的橙色花朵。
B2 noun /ˈlɛtɪs/

lettuce

生菜
Meaning
a leafy green vegetable commonly used in salads and sandwiches
Example
She added fresh lettuce to the sandwich.
她在三明治里加了新鲜的生菜。
C2 adjective rɪˈtɛn.tɪv

retentive

记忆力强
Meaning
Having strong memory or the ability to retain information for a long time.
Example
Students with a retentive memory excel in academics.
记忆力强的学生在学术上表现优异。
C1 noun ˈkætəlɪst

catalyst

催化剂
Meaning
A person or thing that precipitates an event or change.
Example
His speech acted as a catalyst for change in the community.
他的演讲成为了社区变化的催化剂。
B2 adjective /mæɡˈnɪfɪsənt/

magnificent

壮观
Meaning
extremely beautiful, impressive, or splendid
Example
The view from the mountain was truly magnificent.
从山上看到的景色真的很壮观。
B2 verb /prəˈkleɪm/

proclaim

宣布
Meaning
to announce something publicly or officially, especially something important
Example
The president proclaimed a national day of mourning.
总统宣布了一个全国的哀悼日。
C2 noun /əˌpɒθiˈoʊsɪs/

apotheosis

神化, 顶峰
Meaning
The highest point of development; the perfect example of something; the elevation of someone to divine status.
Example
Many see the Renaissance as the apotheosis of art and culture in Europe.
许多人认为文艺复兴是欧洲艺术和文化的巅峰。
C1 adjective /ˈɒm.ɪ.nəs/

Ominous

不祥的; 威胁的
Meaning
giving the impression that something bad will happen; threatening; foreboding
Example
The dark clouds looked ominous before the storm.
暴风雨前，黑云看起来预示着灾难。
A1 adverb /ɛls/

else

还有别的吗
Meaning
In addition; besides.
Example
Is there anything else you need?
你还需要其他的吗?
C1 adjective /ˈluːdɪkrəs/

ludicrous

荒谬的
Meaning
so foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing
Example
It is ludicrous to think the Earth is flat.
认为地球是平的，这是荒谬的。
A1 noun /ˈnʌmbər/

number

号码
Meaning
a mathematical value used to count, measure, or label
Example
She gave me her phone number.
她给了我她的电话号码。
B1 adverb /ˈkɑːm.li/

Calmly

平静地
Meaning
in a peaceful way without showing strong emotions; quietly and without excitement
Example
She spoke calmly despite being angry.
她在生气的情况下冷静地说话。
C2 noun /ˈɪndɪkənt/

indicant

指示物
Meaning
Something that indicates or points to a fact or condition.
Example
High fever is often an indicant of infection.
高烧通常是感染的指示物。
C1 verb /bɪˈlɪtl/

belittle

贬低
Meaning
To make someone or something seem less important or less valuable.
Example
He often belittled his coworkers to feel superior.
他经常贬低同事以感到优越。
C1 adjective /ˈtɜːrʃieri/

tertiary

Meaning
third in order, rank, or level
Example
He is pursuing his tertiary education at the university.
B2 noun /eɪd/

aide

助手
Meaning
An assistant or helper, especially to an important person.
Example
The senator’s aide organized the meeting with journalists.
参议员的助手组织了与记者的会议。
C1 noun /ˈbɜːrθraɪt/

birthright

出生权利
Meaning
A privilege or possession that a person has from birth.
Example
Freedom is considered a birthright of every individual.
自由被认为是每个人的出生权利。
C2 noun /ɛnˈsɪklɪkəl/

encyclical

教皇通谕
Meaning
a formal letter sent by the Pope to Catholic churches, usually addressing important issues
Example
The Pope issued an encyclical on climate change and moral responsibility.
教皇发布了关于气候变化和道德责任的通谕。
C1 noun /ˈoʊvərˌtoʊn/

overtone

微妙的含义
Meaning
A subtle quality, implication, or additional meaning beyond the obvious.
Example
His speech had political overtones that were hard to ignore.
他的演讲具有政治性含义，难以忽视。
C1 adjective /læks/

lax

宽松的, 粗心的
Meaning
Not strict, severe, or careful; negligent or careless.
Example
The security at the airport was surprisingly lax.
机场的安保令人惊讶地宽松。
B2 noun /ˈtraɪ.əl/

Trial

审判; 测试
Meaning
a formal examination of evidence in a court; a test of performance or quality
Example
The murder trial lasted for three weeks in the county courthouse.
谋杀审判在县法院持续了三周。
C1 noun ˌsʌb.sɪ.dɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

subsidization

补贴
Meaning
Financial assistance provided by government to make certain goods or services more affordable.
Example
Subsidization of agriculture helps farmers maintain crop production.
农业补贴帮助农民维持作物生产。
B1 noun ɪˈkwɒl.ə.ti

equality

平等
Meaning
The state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities.
Example
Equality in education is a key goal.
教育中的平等是一个关键目标。
C1 noun /twɪndʒ/

twinge

剧烈的痛苦
Meaning
a sudden, sharp pain or an emotional pang
Example
He felt a twinge of guilt after lying to his friend.
他在对朋友撒谎后感到一阵罪恶感的剧烈痛苦。
A2 verb /tʃɑːrdʒ/

charge

收费/指控
Meaning
to demand payment; to formally accuse; to rush forward aggressively
Example
The store charges extra for home delivery.
商店收取额外的家居配送费用。
B2 noun /faʊl/

Fowl

家禽
Meaning
a domesticated bird kept for meat or eggs; chicken or other poultry
Example
The farmer raised fowl in his backyard for fresh eggs and meat.
农民在后院养家禽，提供新鲜的鸡蛋和肉。
C1 noun /ˈhɪntərlænd/

hinterland

内陆地区
Meaning
The remote or less developed areas away from the coast or a city.
Example
The farmers came from the rural hinterland to sell their produce in the city.
农民们从乡村的内陆地区来到城市销售他们的产品。
C1 noun dɪˌtɪə.ri.əˈreɪ.ʃən

deterioration

恶化
Meaning
The process of becoming progressively worse; decline in quality, condition, or strength.
Example
Poor maintenance leads to material deterioration.
不良维护导致材料恶化。
C2 adjective /ˈfɒp.ɪʃ/

Foppish

过度关注个人外貌和衣服；对穿着虚荣
Meaning
excessively concerned with one's appearance and clothes; vain about dress
Example
His foppish behavior and expensive clothes made him stand out.
他的foppish行为和昂贵的衣服使他与众不同。
C2 adverb /əˈsɪdʒuəsli/

assiduously

努力地
Meaning
with great care and persistence
Example
He worked assiduously to complete the project before the deadline.
他努力工作，以便在截止日期之前完成项目。
C2 noun /rɪˈkɒɡnɪzəns/

recognizance

法律义务
Meaning
A legal obligation or bond entered into before a court, especially to ensure future appearance.
Example
He was released on his own recognizance.
他在自己的法律义务下被释放。
A1 verb /kʌt/

cut

剪
Meaning
to divide or separate with a sharp tool
Example
I cut the paper with scissors.
我用剪刀剪纸。
C2 noun /ˈmʌɡwʌmp/

mugwump

独立于党派的人
Meaning
a person who remains independent from party politics or remains aloof from disputes
Example
He was called a mugwump for refusing to join either political side.
他因为拒绝加入任何政治派别而被称为马格旺普。
A2 verb /pʊʃ/

push

推
Meaning
to exert force to move something away from oneself; to press against
Example
Push the button to ring the bell.
按下按钮以响铃。
B2 adjective /ˌɪnɪˈfɪʃənt/

Inefficient

无效率
Meaning
not achieving maximum productivity; wasteful of time or resources
Example
The old computer system was inefficient and wasted a lot of time.
老旧的计算机系统效率低，浪费了很多时间。
C2 adjective /njuːˈtoʊniən/

newtonian

与牛顿定律相关
Meaning
relating to the laws of motion and gravitation formulated by Sir Isaac Newton
Example
The scientist explained the Newtonian laws of motion.
科学家解释了牛顿的运动定律。
C2 noun /səˈvɑːnt/

savant

Meaning
a learned person, especially a distinguished scientist or scholar; sometimes used in the phrase ‘savant syndrome’ for someone with exceptional abilities alongside developmental differences
Example
The conference keynote was delivered by a linguistic savant who studies endangered languages.
B2 noun /ˈɜːθ.wɜːm/

Earth-worm

蚯蚓
Meaning
a segmented worm that lives in soil and helps decompose organic matter
Example
The gardener was happy to find many earthworms in the soil.
园丁很高兴在土壤中发现了许多蚯蚓。
C1 noun ˌflʌk.tʃuˈeɪ.ʃən

fluctuation

波动
Meaning
An irregular rising and falling in number or amount; a variation.
Example
The stock market experiences frequent fluctuation.
股市经常经历波动。
B2 adjective /ˈmɒdɪst/

modest

Meaning
Having or showing a humble estimate of one’s importance; simple and not extravagant.
Example
She lives in a modest house in the countryside.
B2 noun kəˈmɪʃ.ən

commission

委员会
Meaning
An official group of people entrusted by a government with a particular function.
Example
The commission recommends constitutional reforms.
委员会建议进行宪法改革。
C1 adjective ˈɑː.dʒu.əs

arduous

艰苦的
Meaning
Involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring.
Example
The trek through the mountains was an arduous journey.
穿越群山的徒步旅行是一段艰苦的旅程。
C2 adjective /ˌʌltrəˈmɒnteɪn/

ultramontane

教皇支持者
Meaning
beyond the mountains, especially referring to support for the Pope over local church authority
Example
The debate highlighted the ultramontane position in church politics.
辩论突出了教会政治中超山的立场。
C2 noun /ˈpɜr.fɪ.di/

Perfidy

背叛
Meaning
deliberate breach of faith or trust; treachery; betrayal of trust
Example
His perfidy shocked all who had trusted him.
他的背叛震惊了所有信任他的人。
A1 adjective /ˈrɛd.i/

ready

准备
Meaning
Prepared or available for use or action.
Example
She was ready to leave for the airport.
她准备好去机场了。
C2 adjective /ɡælˈvænɪk/

galvanic

电 / 强烈
Meaning
Relating to electricity produced by chemical action; sudden and dramatic.
Example
The news had a galvanic effect on the audience.
新闻对观众产生了电震动效应。
A2 noun/verb /kɔːz/

cause

原因 / 造成
Meaning
a person or thing that gives rise to an action, phenomenon, or condition; to make something happen
Example
The heavy rain caused flooding in the city.
大雨造成了城市的洪水。
A2 verb /ˈɔːfər/

offer

提供
Meaning
to present something for acceptance or rejection; to propose
Example
She offered to help with the project.
她提出帮助这个项目。
C1 noun /təˈbuː/

taboo

Meaning
a social or cultural prohibition against certain practices or discussions
Example
Talking about money is considered a taboo in some cultures.
C1 adjective /ˌaʊt əv ðə ˈweɪ/

out-of-the-way

偏远的或不寻常的
Meaning
remote or unusual; not in a convenient or usual location
Example
They stayed in an out-of-the-way village.
他们住在一个偏远的村庄里。
C1 noun/verb /ɪˈstiːm/

esteem

尊敬
Meaning
Respect and admiration, typically for a person.
Example
She is held in high esteem by her colleagues.
她受到了同事们的高度尊敬。
C1 adjective /ˈsɒljʊbəl/

soluble

可溶的
Meaning
able to be dissolved, especially in water
Example
Sugar is soluble in water.
糖在水中可溶。