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C1 adjective /ˈpɪt.i.əs/

Piteous

可怜的; 引起同情的
Meaning
deserving pity; arousing compassion
Example
The piteous cries of the injured animal moved everyone to tears.
受伤动物的悲惨叫声让每个人都泪流满面。
B2 noun /ˈkæp.ʃən/

caption

说明文字
Meaning
a brief explanation or description accompanying an illustration or photograph
Example
The caption under the photo explained who the people were.
照片下方的说明文字解释了那些人是谁。
B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsələr/

counsellor

咨询师
Meaning
a person trained to give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems; an advisor
Example
She spoke to a counsellor to get advice about her career.
她和一名咨询师谈了自己的职业问题。
B1 noun ˌɪnspɪˈreɪʃən

inspiration

灵感
Meaning
The process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, especially to do something creative.
Example
His journey to success became an inspiration for many.
他的成功之路成为了许多人的灵感。
C2 verb /bɪˈfɪt/

befit

适合
Meaning
to be suitable for; to be appropriate to
Example
Formal attire befits the seriousness of the occasion.
正式的服装适合这个场合的严肃性。
A2 noun ˈsɜːvɪsɪz

services

服务
Meaning
The action of helping or doing work for someone.
Example
Services in the healthcare industry are essential for well-being.
医疗行业的服务对于健康至关重要。
C1 verb ˈrɛk.tɪ.faɪ

rectify

纠正
Meaning
To correct mistakes or make something right.
Example
The company took steps to rectify its financial mistakes.
公司采取了措施来纠正其财务错误。
C2 noun /ˈpɒlɪɡæmɪst/

polygamist

一夫多妻者
Meaning
a person who has more than one spouse at the same time
Example
The polygamist had three wives living in different houses.
这个多配偶者有三个妻子，他们住在不同的房子里。
C1 noun /ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈniː/

Examinee

考生
Meaning
a person who is being tested in an examination
Example
Each examinee was given two hours to complete the test.
每个考生都有两小时来完成考试。
C1 verb /ˈdæb.əl/

dabble

浅尝辄止
Meaning
To take part in an activity in a casual or superficial way.
Example
He dabbled in painting during his college days.
他在大学时涉足绘画。
C2 adjective /əˈɡeɪp/ or /əˈɡɑːp/

agape

目瞪口呆
Meaning
With the mouth wide open in surprise or wonder.
Example
She stood agape at the breathtaking view.
她站在那里，惊讶地看着那令人叹为观止的景象。
C2 noun /ˈmɒnəɡrɑːf/

monograph

Meaning
A detailed written study of a single specialized subject or aspect of it.
Example
The professor published a monograph on ancient pottery.
B2 noun /ˈvæmpaɪər/

vampire

幸福
Meaning
a mythical creature that sucks blood from the living; metaphorically, a person who exploits others
Example
In folklore, a vampire rises at night to drink human blood.
她在获得奖项时无法隐藏自己的幸福。
C2 noun /ˈluː.mən/

lumen

流明
Meaning
A unit of luminous flux, measuring the amount of visible light emitted by a source.
Example
The bulb produces 800 lumens of light.
灯泡产生800流明的光。
C1 noun /ˈhɔːrtɪˌkʌltʃər/

horticulture

Meaning
The art or practice of garden cultivation and management.
Example
Horticulture plays a vital role in producing fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants.
C2 noun /ɪmˌpɜːrtərbəˈbɪləti/

imperturbability

安定性
Meaning
The quality of being calm and not easily disturbed or upset.
Example
Her imperturbability during the crisis impressed everyone.
她在危机中的安定性给所有人留下了深刻的印象。
B2 verb /ˈtɑːləreɪt/

tolerate

容忍
Meaning
to accept or endure something unpleasant without complaining; to allow something to exist
Example
I cannot tolerate such rude behavior in my classroom.
我不能容忍在我的课堂上出现如此粗鲁的行为。
B2 noun /ˈhoʊmlænd/

homeland

故乡
Meaning
a person's native country or region
Example
She returned to her homeland after ten years abroad.
她在国外十年后回到了她的故乡。
B2 noun /twɪɡ/

twig

小树枝
Meaning
a small thin branch of a tree or bush
Example
She broke a twig off the tree to use as a stick.
她从树上折下一根小树枝用作棍子。
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。
C2 adjective /haɪˈbɜːrnəl/

hibernal

Meaning
Relating to or occurring in winter.
Example
The hibernal season is often harsh in the mountains.
C1 noun /ˈɛmbləm/

emblem

象征
Meaning
A symbolic object, design, or figure representing an idea, group, or identity.
Example
The dove is an emblem of peace.
鸽子是和平的象征。
C1 noun /ˈɡlædiˌeɪtər/

gladiator

角斗士
Meaning
A man trained to fight in public contests in ancient Rome.
Example
The gladiator fought bravely in the arena.
角斗士勇敢地在竞技场中作战。
C1 noun dɪˈsʌɪsɪvnɪs

decisiveness

决策能力
Meaning
The ability to make decisions quickly and effectively.
Example
His decisiveness during the crisis saved the company.
他在危机中的果断决策拯救了公司。
B1 noun ˈtʃɑː.dʒɪŋ

charging

充电
Meaning
The process of supplying electrical energy to recharge a battery or power source.
Example
Electric vehicle charging stations are increasing in cities.
电动车充电站在城市中越来越多。
B1 verb /pɔːr/

pour

倒
Meaning
to flow or cause to flow in a steady stream; to rain heavily
Example
Please pour the water into the glass carefully.
请小心地把水倒入玻璃杯。
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。
C1 adjective /kənˈsɜːrtɪd/

concerted

协调的
Meaning
done with great effort, planned and performed together by multiple people
Example
The workers made a concerted effort to improve conditions.
工人们为改善条件做出了协调的努力。
B2 verb /ˈæɡ.rə.veɪt/

aggravate

加重
Meaning
To make a situation worse or more serious.
Example
Scratching the rash will only aggravate the condition.
抓破皮疹只会加重病情。
C1 verb prəˈpel

propel

推动
Meaning
To drive, push, or cause to move in a particular direction, typically forward.
Example
Lack of proper guidance can propel adolescents toward delinquency.
缺乏适当的指导可能会推动青少年走向犯罪。
C2 noun /ˈtuːb.roʊz/

Tube-rose

夜来香
Meaning
a night-blooming flower with an intensely sweet fragrance, native to Mexico
Example
The tuberose flowers filled the evening air with their heavenly scent.
夜来香的花朵充满了夜晚空气中的天国香气。
C2 adjective /ˈpɜːˌblaɪnd/

purblind

盲目或无知
Meaning
Having impaired or defective vision; lacking insight or understanding.
Example
The purblind approach to the problem led to many mistakes.
对问题的盲目处理导致了许多错误。
C2 noun /ˈklaɪmɪŋ fɪʃ/

Climbing-fish

爬树鱼
Meaning
a type of fish that can climb trees and survive out of water for short periods
Example
The climbing-fish can move from one pond to another by climbing trees.
爬树鱼可以通过爬树从一个池塘移动到另一个池塘。
B2 noun /sneɪl/

Snail

蜗牛
Meaning
a small soft creature with a shell on its back that moves very slowly
Example
The snail left a shiny trail as it crawled across the leaf.
蜗牛在叶子上爬行时留下了一条闪亮的痕迹。
B2 noun /ˈbælət/

ballot

选票
Meaning
a process of voting, usually in secret; the paper used to record a vote
Example
Voters cast their ballot in the election.
选民在选举中投下了选票。
A1 modal verb/noun /maɪt/

might

可能 / 力量
Meaning
used to express possibility; power or strength
Example
She might come to the party if she finishes work early.
如果她早早完成工作，她可能会来参加派对。
C2 noun /skæd/

scad

斯卡德鱼
Meaning
A type of fish of the jack family; also informally means a large number or quantity.
Example
The fisherman caught a scad in the net.
渔夫在网中抓住了一条斯卡德。
C2 adjective, adverb /əˈfʊt/

afoot

进行中
Meaning
In progress; happening or being prepared.
Example
There are several new projects afoot in the company.
公司有几个新的项目正在进行中。
C2 verb /rɪˈmɒnstreɪt/

remonstrate

抗议
Meaning
To make a forceful protest or objection.
Example
Citizens remonstrated against the new tax policy.
公民们抗议新税政策。
B1 noun /ˈvaɪ.ə.ləns/

Violence

暴力; 残忍; 极端强度
Meaning
behavior involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill; extreme force or intensity
Example
The government condemned all forms of violence against civilians.
政府谴责了一切形式的暴力行为，尤其是针对平民。
C2 noun məˌnɒp.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

monopolization

垄断化
Meaning
The process by which a company gains exclusive control over a commercial activity.
Example
The monopolization of industries can limit consumer choices.
行业的垄断化可能会限制消费者的选择。
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。
C1 noun /ɪnˈdjuːsmənt/

inducement

诱因
Meaning
something that persuades or encourages someone to do something
Example
The company offered a bonus as an inducement to employees.
公司提供了奖金作为员工的诱因。
A2 adjective /ˈpɜːrsənl/

personal

个人的
Meaning
relating to a particular person rather than anyone else
Example
She shared some personal details about her family.
她分享了一些关于她家庭的个人细节。
B2 adjective /ˈpæʃənət/

passionate

热情的
Meaning
showing or caused by strong feelings or a strong belief
Example
He is passionate about environmental conservation.
他对环境保护充满热情。
C1 adjective ɪnˈtrɪn.zɪk

intrinsic

内在的, 本质的, 自然的
Meaning
Belonging naturally; essential. Existing as a natural or basic part of something.
Example
Creativity is an intrinsic quality of a great artist.
创造力是伟大艺术家的内在品质。
C1 noun /ˌmæn.ɪ.fɛsˈteɪ.ʃən/

manifestation

表现
Meaning
A visible form or expression of an idea, concept, or feeling; the action of displaying or showing.
Example
His generosity was a manifestation of his kind nature.
他的慷慨是他善良本性的表现。
C1 adjective /ˈpent ʌp/

Pent-up

压抑的; 受限的; 被困住的
Meaning
suppressed; restrained; confined
Example
He had pent-up anger that finally exploded.
他有压抑的愤怒，最终爆发了。
C1 verb /blæntʃ/

blanch

变得苍白
Meaning
to turn pale from shock, fear, or to briefly boil food to remove skin or prepare it
Example
She blanched at the sight of blood.
她看到血后吓得脸色苍白。
C2 noun /əˈspær.ə.ɡəs biːn/

Asparagus bean

芦笋豆
Meaning
a long, thin green vegetable pod that grows on vines; also known as yard-long bean
Example
The asparagus bean grows up to three feet long and is commonly used in Asian cooking.
芦笋豆可以长到三英尺长，并且常用于亚洲烹饪。
B1 preposition, adverb, adjective /ˌʌndərˈniːθ/

underneath

在……下面
Meaning
Located directly below or beneath something
Example
The keys were hidden underneath the pile of papers.
钥匙被隐藏在那堆文件下面。
B1 adverb /prɪˈsaɪs.li/

precisely

精确地
Meaning
In an exact and accurate manner, with attention to detail.
Example
The robotic arm performed the operation precisely.
机器人手臂精确地完成了手术。
B2 verb /ˌpɜːrsəˈvɪr/

persevere

坚持
Meaning
to continue trying to achieve something despite difficulty or delay
Example
He persevered through many failures before succeeding.
他在许多失败后坚持到底，最终成功了。
C2 noun /bɪsk/

bisque

海鲜浓汤
Meaning
A rich, creamy soup made from shellfish.
Example
We ordered lobster bisque at the restaurant.
我们在餐厅点了龙虾浓汤。
C1 noun /ˈhɒl.ə.kɔːst/

holocaust

大屠杀
Meaning
A large-scale destruction, especially by fire; historically, the genocide of Jews during World War II.
Example
Millions of people perished during the Holocaust.
在大屠杀期间，数百万人死亡。
C2 verb /ˈbɜːrdʒən/

burgeon

快速增长
Meaning
To grow or develop rapidly; to flourish.
Example
The city's population began to burgeon after the new factory opened.
这座城市的人口在新工厂开业后开始迅速增长。
B1 noun /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/

publishing

Meaning
the business or activity of preparing and issuing books, journals, or other material for sale
Example
He works in the publishing industry as an editor.
A2 verb /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/

changing

变化
Meaning
The act of becoming different; ongoing process of change.
Example
The weather is changing rapidly.
天气在快速变化。
B2 noun /ˌrep.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən/

Repetition

重复
Meaning
the action of repeating something that has already been said or written
Example
Constant repetition helps students memorize vocabulary effectively.
持续的重复帮助学生有效地记忆词汇。
B2 noun /spɑːrk/

Spark

火花
Meaning
a small fiery particle thrown off from a fire; a flash of light; something that triggers or initiates
Example
A spark from the campfire ignited the dry leaves.
篝火中的一颗火花点燃了干叶。
B1 adjective /ˈtɪpɪkəl/

typical

具有某一特定类型的人或事物的常见特征
Meaning
having the usual qualities of a particular type of person or thing
Example
It was a typical summer day, hot and humid.
这是一个典型的夏日炎热而潮湿的日子。
C1 noun /aɪˈdiː.ə.lɪ.zəm/

Idealism

理想主义
Meaning
the pursuit of high principles and noble goals; unrealistic pursuit of perfection
Example
His youthful idealism motivated him to join various social justice movements.
他的青春理想主义激励他加入了各种社会公正运动。
B2 noun /ˈmɪn.ɪ.stri/

Ministry

部委
Meaning
A government department responsible for a particular area of public administration
Example
The Ministry of Education announced new policies for schools.
教育部宣布了新的学校政策。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈfræɡməntɪd/

fragmented

碎片化, 分割, 不完整
Meaning
Having been broken into fragments; disjointed or incomplete.
Example
The information was fragmented and difficult to understand.
信息被碎片化了，难以理解。
C1 noun ˌfɜːr.tɪ.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

fertilization

施肥
Meaning
The process of adding nutrients to soil to increase crop productivity.
Example
Organic fertilization enhances soil health.
有机施肥有助于改善土壤健康。
B2 noun /ˈhæn.di.krɑːft/

Handicraft

手工艺
Meaning
an activity involving the making of decorative domestic or other objects with the hands; handmade artistic work
Example
The local market featured beautiful handicrafts made by skilled artisans from the region.
当地市场展示了由该地区熟练工匠制作的美丽手工艺品。
A1 noun /ˈdɒlər/

dollar

美元
Meaning
The basic monetary unit of the United States and some other countries
Example
I need five dollars to buy this book.
我需要五美元来买这本书。
B2 noun /ˌɪnstəˈbɪləti/

instability

不稳定
Meaning
lack of stability or balance; tendency to change, fail, or collapse easily
Example
Political instability has slowed economic growth in the region.
政治不稳定减缓了该地区的经济增长。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnˌɑːpərˈtuːn/

inopportune

不合时宜的时刻
Meaning
Happening at a bad or inconvenient time.
Example
His call came at the most inopportune moment.
他的电话在最不合时宜的时刻打来。
B2 noun /ˈæŋk.lət/

Anklet

脚链
Meaning
a piece of jewelry worn around the ankle
Example
She wore a beautiful silver anklet on her left foot.
她在左脚上戴着一个漂亮的银脚链。
B1 adjective /ˈnɔːðərn/

northern

北方的
Meaning
relating to the north or situated in the north
Example
The northern part of the country is known for its cold climate.
该国的北部因其寒冷的气候而闻名。
C2 adjective /ˌstaʊtˈhɑːrtɪd/

stouthearted

勇敢
Meaning
Brave, determined, and courageous
Example
The stouthearted soldier never gave up.
勇敢的士兵从不放弃。
B1 adjective /ˈfriːkwənt/

Frequent

频繁
Meaning
happening often; occurring regularly; repeated
Example
He makes frequent visits to his grandmother.
他经常去看望他的祖母。
B2 noun /ˈplænər/

planner

计划者
Meaning
a person who makes plans or a book used for organizing schedules and tasks
Example
She uses a daily planner to organize her meetings.
她使用每日计划本来组织她的会议。
C1 adjective ˌæɡrɪˈkʌltʃərəli sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt

agriculturally significant

与农业相关的重要
Meaning
Important or crucial related to farming and agriculture
Example
Winter is agriculturally significant for crop production.
冬季对于作物生产至关重要。
C1 adverb/noun /ˌhɪərˈæftər/

hereafter

从现在起 / 来世
Meaning
from now on; in the future; also refers to life after death.
Example
Hereafter, all reports must be submitted electronically.
从现在起，所有报告必须通过电子方式提交。
B1 noun /ˈpeɪvmənt/

pavement

人行道
Meaning
a hard paved surface such as a road or sidewalk; the act or result of paving
Example
She walked along the pavement to reach the bus stop.
她沿着人行道走到公交车站。
B2 verb ɪmˈpoʊz

imposes

强加
Meaning
To establish or apply by authority; to force something unwelcome or unfamiliar to be accepted or put in place.
Example
Pollution imposes harmful effects on the environment.
污染对环境施加了有害的影响。
C1 noun ˌmɪsˈmænɪdʒmənt

mismanagement

管理不善
Meaning
Bad or careless management of something.
Example
Mismanagement of plastic waste worsens pollution.
塑料废物的管理不善加剧了污染。
B2 adjective /ˈrʌn daʊn/

run-down

破旧的
Meaning
in a poor condition; worn out or neglected
Example
They live in a run-down house at the edge of town.
他们住在城市边缘的一座破旧的房子里。
B1 noun /ˌiː.kəˈnɒm.ɪk ɡrəʊθ/

Economic Growth

经济增长
Meaning
The increase in the production of goods and services in an economy over time, measured by the expansion of economic output, income, and investment.
Example
The country's economic growth has been remarkable over the past decade.
该国的经济增长在过去十年中表现出色。
C1 noun /prəʊˌkræs.tɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

procrastination

拖延症，推迟任务
Meaning
The act of delaying or postponing tasks or activities.
Example
Procrastination is the enemy of success.
拖延症是成功的敌人。
A2 noun /prəˈdʌkʃən/

production

生产
Meaning
the process of manufacturing or creating something
Example
The production of this film took over a year.
这部电影的制作超过了一年。
C1 adjective ˈkʌm.bə.səm

cumbersome

笨重的, 难以搬运的
Meaning
Heavy, unwieldy, difficult to handle or carry.
Example
The cumbersome luggage slowed him down.
笨重的行李让他变慢了。
A2 pronoun /hɪmˈself/

himself

他自己
Meaning
Used to emphasize that a male person does something by his own effort.
Example
He fixed the car himself.
他自己修好了车。
B2 verb /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/

rejoice

欢欣
Meaning
to feel or show great joy; to celebrate
Example
The family rejoices at the good news.
这个家庭因好消息而欢欣鼓舞。
B2 noun /ˈtrænskrɪpt/

transcript

转录本
Meaning
a written or printed version of material originally presented in another medium
Example
The professor asked for a transcript of the meeting.
教授要求提供会议的转录本。
C1 noun /ˈdæn.drʌf/

Dandruff

头皮屑
Meaning
small white or grey flakes of dead skin that form on the scalp and fall from the hair
Example
He used a special shampoo to treat his persistent dandruff problem.
他使用了一种特殊的洗发水来治疗他持续的头皮屑问题。
B2 noun /ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəm/

mechanism

机制
Meaning
A system of parts working together in a machine; a process or technique for achieving something.
Example
The mechanism of the clock stopped working after years of use.
钟表的机制在多年使用后停止工作。
C2 adjective /læŋk/

lank

高而瘦
Meaning
Tall, thin, and often awkward in appearance.
Example
The lank teenager towered over his classmates.
那个高而瘦的少年比他的同班同学高。
C1 noun /ˈɑːr.tər.i/

Artery

动脉
Meaning
a blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart to other parts of the body
Example
The doctor checked the pulse in his artery.
医生检查了他动脉的脉搏。
B2 adjective /ˈiːtəbl̩/

eatable

可食用
Meaning
suitable or safe for eating
Example
The berries are not only eatable but also quite tasty.
这些浆果不仅可食用，而且味道相当好。
C1 verb /əˈlʊər/

allure

吸引
Meaning
to attract or tempt someone with something desirable; to entice
Example
The beautiful garden allured visitors from far away.
美丽的花园吸引了远处的游客。
B2 noun /ˈves.əl/

vessel

船
Meaning
A ship or large boat.
Example
The vessel carried critical supplies.
船只运输了重要物资。
C2 noun /ˈnes.lɪŋ/

Nestling

雏鸟
Meaning
a young bird that has not yet left its nest
Example
The mother bird fed the hungry nestling with worms.
母鸟用虫子喂饥饿的小鸟。
B2 adjective /ˈveɪ.kənt/

Vacant

空的；未占用的；可用的
Meaning
empty; not occupied; available
Example
There is a vacant apartment on the second floor.
在二楼有一个空置的公寓。
C1 verb /əˈpreɪz/

appraise

评估
Meaning
to evaluate the value, quality, or importance of something
Example
The jeweler appraised the diamond before buying it.
珠宝商在购买之前评估了钻石。
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 /ɪɡˈzɔːrbɪtəns/

exorbitance

过度
Meaning
The quality of being excessive, unreasonable, or going beyond proper limits.
Example
The exorbitance of the hotel's prices shocked the tourists.
酒店价格的过度让游客们震惊。
C2 adjective /ˈkʌsɪd/

cussed

倔强
Meaning
Annoyingly stubborn or difficult.
Example
He was too cussed to admit his mistake.
他太倔强，无法承认自己的错误。
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。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈstɛdi/

unsteady

不稳定的
Meaning
not firm or stable; likely to change or fail
Example
She felt unsteady on her feet after the long journey.
长途旅行后，她感到站立不稳。
C1 noun ˈfɔː.saɪt

foresight

远见
Meaning
The ability to predict or the action of predicting what will happen or be needed in the future.
Example
His foresight helped the company avoid financial losses.
他的远见帮助公司避免了经济损失。
B1 noun /ˈθɪr.i/

Theory

理论
Meaning
a supposition or system of ideas intended to explain something
Example
Einstein's theory of relativity revolutionized physics.
爱因斯坦的相对论理论彻底改变了物理学。
B1 noun ˌɪndɪˈpendəns

independence

独立
Meaning
The fact or state of being independent; freedom from outside control; not being subject to another's authority.
Example
Independence inspired the movement.
独立激发了运动。
C2 noun, verb /ɡɔːl/

gall

厚颜无耻，惹恼
Meaning
Annoyance, boldness, or to irritate.
Example
She had the gall to question his decision.
她有胆量质疑他的决定。
B2 noun /ˌriː.ɪnˈfɔːrs.mənt/

reinforcement

强化
Meaning
Strengthening or supporting something, especially behavior or learning.
Example
Positive reinforcement helps in learning.
积极的强化有助于学习。
C1 verb /priːn/

preen

修整
Meaning
To groom or dress oneself with care; to show pride in one's appearance.
Example
She preened in front of the mirror before leaving for the party.
她在镜子前修整自己，然后去派对。
A1 verb /æsk/

ask

问
Meaning
to request information; to inquire; to invite
Example
Can I ask you a question about the homework?
我可以问你一个关于作业的问题吗？
C2 noun /ˈlɪθəˌɡræf/

lithograph

石版画 (石头印刷)
Meaning
a print made by lithography, often artistic
Example
The museum displayed a rare lithograph from the 19th century.
博物馆展示了一幅19世纪的稀有石版画。
C2 adjective /pəˈrɒnɪməs/

paronymous

同源词
Meaning
Words that are derived from the same root or sound alike.
Example
The words 'effect' and 'effective' are paronymous.
‘Effect’ 和 ‘Effective’ 是同源词。
A2 noun /ˈaɪ.lənd/

Island

岛屿
Meaning
a piece of land completely surrounded by water
Example
We visited a beautiful island during our vacation.
我们在假期期间参观了一个美丽的岛屿。
B1 noun /ˈpæk.ɪt/

packet

包裹
Meaning
a small package or container holding items or information
Example
He bought a packet of biscuits from the shop.
他从商店买了一个饼干包裹。
C1 verb /əbˈzɒlv/

absolve

赦免
Meaning
to free someone from blame, guilt, or responsibility; to pardon
Example
The priest absolved him of his sins.
牧师赦免了他所有的罪。
C1 noun /ˌætəˈʃeɪ/

attache

外交参赞
Meaning
A person officially assigned to the staff of a diplomatic mission, often with a specific area of responsibility.
Example
The cultural attache organized an art exhibition in the embassy.
文化参赞在大使馆组织了一场艺术展览。
B2 noun /hʌm/

Hum

嗡嗡声
Meaning
a low continuous sound; to make a low continuous droning sound
Example
The constant hum of the air conditioner helped her fall asleep peacefully.
空调的持续嗡嗡声帮助她安然入睡。
A2 adverb /ˈʃʊə.li/

Surely

肯定
Meaning
without doubt; certainly
Example
You will surely pass the exam if you study hard.
如果你努力学习，你肯定会通过考试。
C1 adjective /ˈdjuːtɪfəl/

Dutiful

尽职的；尊敬的；顺从的
Meaning
conscientiously fulfilling one's duty; obedient; respectful
Example
She is a dutiful daughter who always helps her parents.
她是一个尽职的女儿，总是帮助她的父母。
B1 noun /ˈbɪldər/

builder

建筑商
Meaning
a person or company that constructs buildings or other structures
Example
The builder checked the site before starting the construction.
建筑商在开始建造之前检查了现场。
C1 noun /daɪˈsɛkʃən/

dissection

解剖
Meaning
the act of cutting apart or analyzing something in detail, especially a body or structure
Example
The dissection of the specimen revealed important details about its structure.
样本的解剖揭示了关于其结构的重要细节。