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C1 noun/verb ˈpɪv.ət

pivot

战略转变，中心，过程改变
Meaning
A significant change in business strategy or direction.
Example
The company decided to pivot its business strategy.
公司决定调整其商业策略。
A2 noun /ˈpɑːswɜːd/

password

密码
Meaning
a secret word or phrase used to gain access to something
Example
Make sure your password is strong and unique.
确保您的密码强大且独特。
B2 adjective /prɪˈpærəˌtɔːri/

Preparatory

预备的; 初步的; 用于准备的
Meaning
preliminary; introductory; intended as preparation
Example
She attended preparatory classes before the final exam.
她参加了考试前的预备课程。
B1 verb /ɪkˈspænd/

expand

扩展
Meaning
To increase in size, number, or importance.
Example
The company plans to expand its operations into new markets.
公司计划将其业务扩展到新市场。
B2 noun /əbˈzɜːvər/

observer

观察者
Meaning
a person who watches or notices something
Example
The observer took notes during the meeting.
观察者在会议期间做了笔记。
C2 adjective /ˈæʒər/

azure

蔚蓝
Meaning
A bright blue color like that of a clear sky.
Example
The clear sky was painted in a deep shade of azure.
清澈的天空被涂成了深深的蔚蓝色。
B2 noun /ɪnˈdʌstriəl ˌrɛvəˈluːʃən/

Industrial Revolution

工业革命
Meaning
The rapid development of industry that occurred in Britain in the late 18th and 19th centuries, brought about by the introduction of machinery and characterized by the use of steam power and the growth of factories.
Example
The Industrial Revolution marked a shift in production processes.
工业革命标志着生产过程的变革。
C2 verb /bɪˈhuːvz/

behooves

有必要
Meaning
third person singular form of 'behoove'; means it is proper or necessary
Example
It behooves every citizen to follow the law.
每个公民都应该遵守法律。
B2 adjective /ˌfæʃ.ənd/

Outdated

过时
Meaning
obsolete; no longer current
Example
This computer software is completely outdated.
这个软件完全过时了。
B2 noun /ˈfæbrɪk/

fabric

布料
Meaning
Cloth or material produced by weaving or knitting fibers.
Example
The tailor used silk fabric to make the dress.
裁缝用丝绸布料做了这件衣服。
A1 noun/adjective /saʊθ/

south

南方
Meaning
the direction towards the bottom of a map, opposite to north
Example
The sun rises in the east and sets in the south.
太阳从东方升起，西方落下。
C1 verb /əˈfɪʃieɪt/

officiate

主持
Meaning
To perform official duties, especially in a ceremony or as a referee.
Example
The priest will officiate the wedding ceremony.
牧师将主持婚礼仪式。
B2 adverb /ˌælfəˈbɛtɪkli/

alphabetically

按字母顺序
Meaning
in the order of the letters of the alphabet
Example
The names are listed alphabetically in the register.
这些名字在登记册中按字母顺序排列。
B1 adverb /ˈruːdli/

Rudely

无礼地
Meaning
in an impolite or discourteous manner
Example
He rudely interrupted the speaker during the presentation.
他在演讲期间无礼地打断了发言者。
C1 noun /ˌæf.ɚˈmeɪ.ʃən/

affirmation

肯定
Meaning
The action or process of affirming something or being affirmed; emotional support or encouragement.
Example
Daily affirmation of self-worth boosts confidence.
每日的自我肯定提升了自信。
C2 adjective /sɪˈbeɪʃəs/

sebaceous

与皮脂相关
Meaning
Relating to or secreting sebum, an oily substance from the skin.
Example
Acne is often caused by overactive sebaceous glands.
痤疮通常是由过度活跃的皮脂腺引起的。
B2 verb /ɪnˈteɪl/

entail

Meaning
to involve something as a necessary or inevitable part or consequence
Example
The job will entail a lot of travel across the country.
B2 noun /ˈstæm.ɪ.nə/

Stamina

耐力
Meaning
the ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort
Example
Marathon runners need great stamina to complete the race.
马拉松选手需要强大的耐力才能完成比赛。
B2 verb /dɪˈstɔːrt/

distort

Meaning
to twist or change the shape, appearance, or meaning of something so it is not true or accurate
Example
The mirror distorted her reflection.
B2 noun /ˈsen.tɪ.piːd/

Centipede

蜈蚣
Meaning
a long thin creature with many legs that lives in dark places
Example
I found a centipede crawling under the rock.
我在石头下发现了一只蜈蚣。
B2 adjective /ˈneɪ.kɪd/

Naked

赤裸的; 没有衣服; 暴露的; 裸露的
Meaning
without clothes or covering; bare; exposed; unclothed
Example
The naked truth about the situation shocked everyone.
关于局势的赤裸真相震惊了所有人。
C1 noun mɪˈtɪkjʊləsnɪs

meticulousness

对细节的极大关注
Meaning
Great attention to detail; very careful and precise.
Example
His meticulousness made the project successful.
他的细心让这个项目成功。
C2 adjective /ˈfʊtˌluːs/

footloose

自由自在
Meaning
Free to go anywhere or do anything; not tied down by responsibilities.
Example
After graduating, he felt footloose and ready to explore the world.
毕业后，他感到自由自在，准备探索这个世界。
C2 adjective /ˈhɜːrsuːt/

hirsute

Meaning
Having a lot of hair, especially in an unusual place.
Example
The hirsute man stood out in the crowd with his long beard.
A2 noun ˌedʒ.ʊˈkeɪ.ʃən

education

教育
Meaning
The process of receiving or giving systematic instruction, especially at a school or university.
Example
Quality education is key to progress.
优质教育是进步的关键。
A1 verb /spend/

spend

花费
Meaning
to use money to buy something; to pass time
Example
I spend too much money on books.
我在书籍上花了太多钱。
C2 noun /ˈbrɪk.bæt/

Brickbat

一块砖块；严厉的批评或谴责
Meaning
a piece of brick, especially one used as a missile; harsh criticism or censure
Example
The angry protesters threw brickbats at the building windows.
愤怒的抗议者将砖块扔向建筑物的窗户。
A2 noun /dʒoʊk/

Joke

笑话; 幽默; 引起笑声的事情
Meaning
a thing that someone says to cause amusement or laughter; something not to be taken seriously
Example
Everyone laughed at his funny joke during the dinner party.
每个人都在晚宴上笑他的有趣笑话。
C2 verb /ˈdiːfælˌkeɪt/

defalcate

挪用公款
Meaning
to misuse or embezzle money that one is responsible for
Example
The accountant was accused of defalcating company funds.
会计被指控挪用公司资金。
B1 noun /taɪl/

tile

瓷砖
Meaning
a flat piece of baked clay or other material used for covering roofs, floors, or walls
Example
The kitchen floor is covered with ceramic tiles.
厨房的地板覆盖着陶瓷瓦片。
A1 verb /sɔ/

saw

用锯子切
Meaning
to cut with a saw; to use a cutting tool
Example
The carpenter saws the wood into pieces.
木匠将木头切成小块。
C1 adjective /ˈwaɪəri/

wiry

瘦弱而强壮
Meaning
Lean, tough, and strong, often with sinewy muscles.
Example
The wiry athlete moved with remarkable speed and agility.
那个瘦弱的运动员以惊人的速度和敏捷性移动。
C2 verb /kruːn/

croon

用柔和、低沉、温柔的声音唱歌或哼歌
Meaning
to sing or hum in a soft, low, and gentle voice
Example
She crooned a lullaby to help the baby fall asleep.
她唱着摇篮曲帮助婴儿入睡。
B2 adjective /əbˈsɜːrd/

absurd

荒谬的, 不合理的
Meaning
wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate
Example
It is absurd to think that the earth is flat.
认为地球是平的，这太荒谬了。
C1 adjective /ˈræɡ.ɪd/

Ragged

破旧的; 破损的; 破烂的
Meaning
torn; tattered; frayed; shabby
Example
The homeless man wore ragged clothes.
无家可归的人穿着破旧的衣服。
A2 verb /sɑːlv/

solve

解决
Meaning
to find an answer to a problem or question; to resolve a difficulty
Example
The detective finally solved the mysterious case.
侦探终于解决了神秘案件。
B2 noun, adjective /hjuːˌmænɪˈtɛəriən/

humanitarian

人道主义者
Meaning
A person who seeks to promote human welfare, or something relating to human welfare and compassion.
Example
The organization provides humanitarian aid to disaster victims.
该组织为灾难受害者提供人道主义援助。
C1 verb /reɪz/

raze

拆除
Meaning
To completely destroy or demolish something, especially a building.
Example
The old factory was razed to make way for new apartments.
旧工厂被拆除，为新公寓让路。
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 /ˈpæs.taɪm/

Pastime

消遣
Meaning
an activity done regularly for enjoyment; a hobby or recreational activity
Example
Reading books is her favorite pastime during weekends.
阅读书籍是她在周末的最爱消遣。
B1 noun /ˈrɪðəm/

rhythm

节奏
Meaning
a strong, regular, repeated pattern of movement or sound
Example
The rhythm of the music made everyone want to dance.
音乐的节奏让每个人都想跳舞。
C2 noun /ˈfjʊr.ʌŋ.kəl/

Furuncle

脓肿; 坑;
Meaning
a painful pus-filled bump under the skin caused by infected, inflamed hair follicles
Example
The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the painful furuncle on his neck.
医生开了抗生素来治疗他脖子上疼痛的脓肿。
A2 noun /ˈmɛnjuː/

menu

菜单
Meaning
A list of food and drinks available at a restaurant or offered at a meal.
Example
The restaurant updated its menu with new dishes.
餐厅更新了他们的菜单，加入了新菜肴。
A1 noun /aɪ/

Eye

眼睛; 视力
Meaning
the organ of sight; the ability to see
Example
Her eyes sparkled with joy.
她的眼睛闪烁着喜悦。
B2 noun /ˈrækɪt/

racket

球拍 / 喧闹
Meaning
A piece of equipment used to hit the ball in sports like tennis or badminton; also a loud noise or an illegal scheme.
Example
He bought a new tennis racket for the match.
他为比赛买了一把新网球拍。
B2 verb /pəˈzɛs/

possess

拥有 / 拥有
Meaning
To have or own something; to hold a quality or characteristic.
Example
She possesses great talent in music.
她在音乐上拥有巨大的天赋。
B2 noun ˈmɪdl klæs

middle-class

中产阶级
Meaning
The social group between the upper and working classes, typically consisting of well-educated people.
Example
The middle-class was largely affected by the decision.
中产阶级在这个决定中受到了很大的影响。
C2 noun /meɪˈlɑːnʒ/

melange

混合
Meaning
A mixture of different things or styles.
Example
The festival offered a melange of music, food, and art.
这个节日提供了音乐、食物和艺术的混合。
C1 adjective /ˌsuːɪˈsaɪdəl/

Suicidal

自杀的
Meaning
relating to or having thoughts of killing oneself; extremely dangerous or harmful
Example
The reckless driving was suicidal behavior.
鲁莽的驾驶是一种自杀行为。
C2 verb /ˈfæmɪʃ/

famish

挨饿
Meaning
to suffer or cause to suffer from extreme hunger
Example
The stranded hikers began to famish after several days without food.
困住的徒步旅行者在没有食物的几天后开始感到饥饿。
C1 noun /mɔːrɡ/

morgue

Meaning
a place where dead bodies are kept, especially to be identified or claimed
Example
The police took the body to the morgue for identification.
B2 noun /rɛlm/

realm

Meaning
A kingdom or domain; a field or area of activity or interest.
Example
He is well known in the realm of science.
C1 noun /ˈpæs.ɪ.fɪst/

pacifist

和平主义者
Meaning
a person who believes in peace and opposes war or violence
Example
She is a committed pacifist who campaigns against armed conflict.
她是一个坚定的和平主义者，致力于反对武装冲突。
C2 noun /jɔːr/

yore

过去
Meaning
Time long past; bygone days.
Example
Legends of yore still inspire people today.
过去的传说至今仍然激励着人们。
C1 verb /rɪˈvɪər/

revere

敬仰
Meaning
To deeply respect or admire someone or something.
Example
The students revered their teacher for his wisdom.
学生们因他的智慧而敬重老师。
C1 adjective /ˌpæn.əˈmer.ɪ.kən/

Pan-American

泛美洲的
Meaning
relating to all the countries of North, Central, and South America
Example
The Pan-American Games bring together athletes from across the continent.
泛美洲运动会将整个大陆的运动员汇聚在一起。
C1 adjective /kəˈθɑːr.tɪk/

cathartic

宣泄的
Meaning
Providing psychological relief through the open expression of strong emotions.
Example
Writing about emotions can be a cathartic experience.
写下情感可能是一次宣泄的体验。
C2 verb /əˈsɪdɪfaɪ/

acidify

酸化
Meaning
to make something acidic or more acidic
Example
Farmers worry that pollution will acidify the soil.
农民担心污染会使土壤酸化。
C2 noun/adjective /ˈtraɪkʌlər/

tricolor

三色旗
Meaning
A flag with three colors; consisting of three colors.
Example
The French tricolor is one of the most famous national flags in the world.
法国的三色旗是世界上最著名的国旗之一。
C1 noun ˈθɜː.məl stres

thermal stress

热应力
Meaning
Stress caused by excessive heat that affects plant growth and development.
Example
High thermal stress affects plant growth.
高温应力影响植物的生长。
B2 adjective /dɪˌveləpˈmentl/

developmental

发展性的
Meaning
relating to the process of growth or progress
Example
Early childhood is a crucial developmental stage for learning.
早期儿童是学习的关键发展性阶段。
C1 adjective /ˈperɪʃəbəl/

Perishable

易腐的
Meaning
liable to decay quickly; short-lived
Example
Store perishable foods in the refrigerator.
将易腐食品存放在冰箱中。
C1 noun /kəˈloʊkwiəˌlɪzəm/

colloquialism

口语表达
Meaning
a word or phrase used in informal speech or writing
Example
The novel is full of regional colloquialisms.
这本小说充满了地区性的口语表达。
B1 noun /ˈpɑr.dən/

Pardon

宽恕; 原谅;
Meaning
forgiveness; the action of forgiving or being forgiven for an error or offense
Example
I beg your pardon for interrupting the meeting.
打扰会议，我请求宽恕。
C1 noun /fruˈɪʃən/

fruition

实现
Meaning
The realization or fulfillment of a plan, project, or desire.
Example
Her dream of becoming a doctor finally came to fruition.
她成为医生的梦想终于实现了。
C1 noun /ˈmoʊɡəl/

mogul

巨头
Meaning
A powerful or influential person, especially in business or media.
Example
He became a tech mogul by founding a billion-dollar company.
他通过创办一家价值十亿美元的公司成为了一个科技巨头。
C1 adjective ˈɒk.sɪ.də.tɪv

oxidative

与氧化相关
Meaning
Related to or caused by oxidation, especially cellular damage from free radicals.
Example
Excess stress can lead to oxidative damage in cells.
过度的压力可能导致细胞中的氧化损伤。
B2 noun /ˈteɪ.lər/

Tailor

裁缝
Meaning
a person whose job is making and altering clothes
Example
The tailor measured him for a new suit.
裁缝为他量了新西装的尺寸。
C1 verb /snɪp/

snip

剪切
Meaning
to cut something quickly with scissors or a sharp tool
Example
She snipped the loose thread from her dress.
她剪下了裙子上松散的线。
C1 noun /ˌɪnkoʊˈhɪrəns/

incoherence

不一致
Meaning
The quality of being unclear, confused, or lacking logical connection.
Example
His speech was full of incoherence and difficult to follow.
他的演讲充满了不一致，难以跟随。
C2 noun /foʊl fʊt/

Foal-foot

马蹄花
Meaning
a yellow flowering plant with leaves shaped like a horse's hoof, also known as coltsfoot
Example
The foal-foot plant grows wild in many meadows and is often the first flower to bloom in spring.
马蹄花在许多草地上野生生长，通常是春天最早开花的花。
C1 verb /skʌf/

scuff

擦伤
Meaning
to mark or scratch the surface of something by rubbing
Example
He scuffed his shoes on the pavement.
他在人行道上擦伤了他的鞋子。
C1 verb /pəˈveɪd/

pervade

弥漫
Meaning
to spread through and be present in every part of something
Example
The smell of fresh flowers pervaded the entire room.
新鲜花香弥漫整个房间。
B1 adjective /ˈlaɪv.li/

Lively

充满活力的; 活泼的; 快乐的
Meaning
full of life and energy; animated; cheerful
Example
The children had a lively discussion about their favorite books.
孩子们就他们最喜欢的书进行了充满活力的讨论。
B2 noun /ˈdɪdʒɪt/

digit

Meaning
a numeral from 0 to 9; also a finger or toe
Example
You must enter a four-digit code to unlock the phone.
B1 adverb /ˈleɪt.li/

Lately

最近; 近来;
Meaning
recently; in the recent past; not long ago
Example
I haven't seen him lately, but I heard he got a new job.
我最近没见过他，但听说他找到了新工作。
B2 noun, verb /striːk/

streak

条纹或线；快速移动至指定方向
Meaning
a long, thin line or mark; to move very quickly in a specified direction
Example
Lightning streaked across the night sky.
闪电划过夜空。
C1 noun /ˈwiː.vər/

Weaver

织工
Meaning
a person who makes cloth by interlacing threads on a loom
Example
The skilled weaver created intricate patterns on the silk fabric.
熟练的织工在丝绸布料上创造了复杂的图案。
A1 adjective /kwɪk/

Quick

快速
Meaning
fast; rapid; swift; happening in a short time
Example
She gave a quick answer to the teacher's question.
她对老师的问题给出了快速的回答。
C1 verb /ɡleɪz/

glaze

上光
Meaning
to cover with a smooth, shiny surface; to coat with a glossy finish
Example
The chef glazed the cake with chocolate.
厨师用巧克力给蛋糕上了光。
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。
A2 noun /hɔːl/

Hall

大厅; 走廊
Meaning
a large room for meetings, concerts, or other events; a corridor in a building
Example
The graduation ceremony was held in the main hall of the university.
毕业典礼在大学的主大厅举行。
B1 adverb /ɪnˈkrɛdɪbli/

incredibly

难以置信地
Meaning
to a great degree; extremely or unbelievably
Example
The view from the top of the mountain was incredibly beautiful.
从山顶看到的景色是难以置信地美丽。
C1 noun /rɪˈmɪʃən/

remission

Meaning
A temporary or permanent decrease or disappearance of disease symptoms; forgiveness of sins or debts.
Example
The patient’s cancer is in remission after the treatment.
A1 noun /ˈfəʊtəʊ/

photo

照片
Meaning
a picture or image captured by a camera
Example
I took a photo of the sunset.
我拍了一张日落的照片。
B2 adjective /ˈskætərd/

Scattered

分散的; 散落的;
Meaning
spread widely apart; dispersed; occurring here and there
Example
Scattered showers are expected throughout the day.
预计全天都会有分散的降雨。
C1 verb /bloʊt/

bloat

膨胀
Meaning
to swell or cause to swell, often due to fluid or gas
Example
Eating too much junk food can bloat your stomach.
吃太多垃圾食品会让你的胃膨胀。
B2 noun ˌsɛlf.kənˈtrəʊl

self-control

自我控制
Meaning
The ability to control one's emotions, behavior, and desires in order to obtain some reward, or avoid some punishment, typically in the longer term.
Example
Self-control is important for maintaining a balanced life.
自我控制对保持平衡的生活很重要。
C2 verb /əˈbʌt/

abut

相邻
Meaning
to be next to or share a border with
Example
The park abuts the river on the north side.
公园在北边与河流接壤。
C1 verb /ˈɪmplɪˌkeɪt/

implicate

牵涉
Meaning
To show someone’s involvement in a crime or wrongdoing.
Example
The evidence implicated several officials in the scandal.
证据揭示了几名官员在丑闻中的牵涉。
C1 noun /ˌkɒk.əˈtuː/

Cockatoo

凤头鹦鹉
Meaning
a large parrot with a prominent crest that can be raised or lowered
Example
The white cockatoo raised its beautiful crest.
白色凤头鹦鹉举起了它美丽的冠羽。
B1 noun /meɪt/

mate

朋友, 伴侣
Meaning
a friend or companion; a partner in marriage or reproduction
Example
He went fishing with his old school mate.
他和他老朋友去钓鱼了。
A2 adjective, adverb /ˈfʊl taɪm/

full-time

全职
Meaning
working or studying for the whole standard period of time
Example
She works full-time as a teacher.
她作为老师全职工作。
C2 adjective /pərˈsɪpiənt/

percipient

有洞察力的
Meaning
Having good understanding or insight; able to perceive things clearly.
Example
As a percipient critic, she recognized the deeper meaning of the play.
作为一名有洞察力的评论家，她认出了戏剧的更深层意义。
C1 adjective /məˈtɪk.jə.ləs/

meticulous

在注意细节方面非常小心和精准
Meaning
Extremely careful and precise in attention to detail
Example
A meticulous researcher checks every detail before publishing.
一个一丝不苟的研究者在发表之前会检查每个细节。
A2 noun ˈkɜːrɪdʒ

courage

勇气
Meaning
The ability to do something that frightens one; bravery.
Example
Courage is essential in the face of challenges.
面对挑战时勇气至关重要。
B2 adjective /əˈtɒm.ɪk/

Atomic

原子
Meaning
relating to atoms or atomic energy; extremely small
Example
The atomic structure of hydrogen is the simplest.
氢的原子结构是最简单的。
C2 noun /pɒmˈpɒsəti/

pomposity

自大, 傲慢
Meaning
self-important behavior or exaggerated dignity
Example
His speech was full of pomposity and arrogance.
他的演讲充满了自大和傲慢。
C2 adjective /ˈmʌnid/

Moneyed

富有的; 富裕的; 有钱的
Meaning
having much money; wealthy; rich
Example
She comes from a moneyed family with extensive real estate holdings.
她来自一个富有的家庭，拥有大量的房地产。
B2 noun ˈlɪt.ər.ə.si ˌreɪts

literacy rates

识字率
Meaning
The percentage of people in a population who can read and write; measures of educational levels in a population.
Example
Literacy rates impact socioeconomic conditions.
识字率影响着社会经济状况。
B2 adjective ˌkɑː.bən ˈnjuː.trəl

carbon-neutral

碳中和
Meaning
Having a balance between emitting carbon and absorbing carbon from the atmosphere; not adding to overall carbon emissions.
Example
The company aims to be carbon-neutral by 2030.
该公司计划在2030年实现碳中和。
C2 noun /ˈplɛdʒɔːr/

pledgeor

担保人
Meaning
a person who gives or offers a pledge or security
Example
The bank accepted the jewelry from the pledgeor as collateral for the loan.
银行接受了担保人提供的珠宝作为贷款的担保。
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。
C1 noun /ˌɪnkəmˌpætəˈbɪlɪti/

incompatibility

不兼容性
Meaning
the state of being unable to exist or work together harmoniously; lack of compatibility
Example
The project failed because of incompatibility between the two software systems.
由于两个软件系统之间的不兼容性，项目失败了。
C2 adjective /ˈsæpɪd/

sapid

美味的
Meaning
Having a pleasant taste; flavorful.
Example
The chef prepared a sapid dish that delighted everyone at the table.
厨师准备了一道美味的菜肴，令桌上的每个人都非常喜欢。
B2 verb /ɪnˈkaʊntər/

encounter

遇见 / 遇到
Meaning
to unexpectedly meet someone or experience something, especially something difficult or new
Example
During the hike, we encountered a wild bear.
在徒步旅行中，我们遇到了一只野生熊。
C1 adjective /ˈtʃɪə.ləs/

Cheerless

沉闷; 沮丧; 悲伤; 无欢乐
Meaning
lacking happiness or comfort; gloomy; depressing; without cheer
Example
The old house looked cheerless and abandoned in the winter rain.
这座老房子在冬雨中看起来显得沉闷和荒废。
C1 noun /ˌprɒvəˈkeɪʃən/

provocation

挑衅
Meaning
An action or statement that is intended to make someone angry or to cause a reaction.
Example
His rude comment was a clear provocation.
他的粗鲁评论是明显的挑衅。
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 /ˈdɪstəl/

distal

远端
Meaning
situated away from the center of the body or from the point of attachment
Example
The doctor examined the distal end of the patient’s arm.
医生检查了病人手臂的远端。
C2 noun /ɪˈskʌtʃən/

escutcheon

带有家族徽章的盾牌
Meaning
a shield or emblem bearing a coat of arms
Example
The family crest was displayed on the escutcheon above the fireplace.
家族徽章展示在壁炉上方的盾牌上。
C2 noun /fluːk/

fluke

侥幸
Meaning
A stroke of luck; an unexpected piece of good fortune.
Example
Winning the lottery was a complete fluke.
中彩票简直就是一次完全的侥幸。
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。
B2 noun /kəˈdɛt/

cadet

军校生
Meaning
A young trainee in the armed forces, police, or other organization.
Example
The cadet marched proudly in the parade.
军校生在游行中自豪地行进。
C1 noun /ˈɛkstrəˌvɜːrt/

extrovert

外向者
Meaning
a person who is outgoing, sociable, and energized by being around other people
Example
As an extrovert, she enjoys meeting new people at social events.
作为一个外向者，她喜欢在社交活动中认识新朋友。
C1 adverb /ˈɡeɪ.li/

Gaily

高兴地; 欢快地
Meaning
in a cheerful and lively manner
Example
The children danced gaily at the festival.
孩子们在节日中高兴地跳舞。
B2 verb /dɪˈtætʃ/

detach

分开
Meaning
to separate or remove something from something else
Example
She detached the page from the notebook.
她从笔记本上撕下了那一页。
C1 verb /ˈkrɒs.briːd/

crossbreed

杂交
Meaning
to produce an animal or plant by mating two different breeds, varieties, or species
Example
Farmers crossbreed cows to improve milk production.
农民通过交配不同品种的牛来提高奶产量。
A2 noun /hoʊl/

Hole

洞; 孔;
Meaning
a hollow place in a solid body or surface; an opening through something
Example
The dog dug a deep hole in the backyard to bury its favorite bone.
那只狗在后院挖了一个深洞来埋它最喜欢的骨头。
C1 verb /kʌl/

cull

Meaning
to select or remove from a larger group, often to reduce numbers
Example
The farmers decided to cull the sick animals from the herd.
B1 noun /ɪˈfɛk.tɪv kəˌmjuː.nɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

effective communication

有效沟通
Meaning
Clear and meaningful exchange of information that achieves its intended purpose.
Example
Effective communication is key to strong relationships.
有效沟通是建立强大关系的关键。