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C1 noun /pləˈsiːboʊ/

placebo

安慰剂
Meaning
a substance with no therapeutic effect, used as a control in testing new drugs
Example
The patient was given a placebo to compare the effect of the real drug.
患者被给了一个安慰剂，以比较真实药物的效果。
A2 noun /ˈfrɛndʃɪp/

friendship

友谊
Meaning
A close and trusting relationship between two or more people.
Example
Their friendship has lasted since childhood.
他们的友谊从小就开始了。
C1 noun /ˌkɒnstəˈneɪʃən/

consternation

惊愕
Meaning
A feeling of anxiety, dismay, or confusion, often caused by something unexpected.
Example
The sudden announcement caused widespread consternation among the employees.
突如其来的宣布在员工中引起了广泛的惊愕
C1 adjective /ˈɪəri/

eerie

怪异
Meaning
Strange and frightening in a mysterious way.
Example
The abandoned house had an eerie silence.
那座废弃的房子里有一种怪异的沉默。
C2 verb /ʌnˈkloʊð/

unclothe

脱衣; 脱掉衣服
Meaning
to remove clothing from someone or something
Example
The nurse helped unclothe the patient for the examination.
护士帮助病人脱衣进行检查。
B2 noun /ˈsɪblɪŋ/

sibling

兄弟姐妹
Meaning
A brother or sister.
Example
She has three siblings, two brothers and one sister.
她有三个兄弟姐妹，两个兄弟和一个妹妹。
A2 noun /loʊˈkeɪʃən/

location

位置
Meaning
a particular place or position
Example
This cafe is in a beautiful location near the lake.
这个咖啡馆位于湖边的一个美丽的位置。
C1 adjective /ˈɜːr.nɪst/

Earnest

真诚的; 诚恳的; 表现出深刻和认真的信念
Meaning
sincere; genuine; showing deep and serious conviction
Example
He made an earnest attempt to solve the problem.
他做出了一个认真尝试去解决这个问题。
C1 verb /ˌriː.ɪˈstæblɪʃ/

reestablish

重新建立
Meaning
to set up or restore something again after it has been disrupted
Example
The government worked hard to reestablish peace in the region.
政府努力在该地区重新建立和平。
C2 verb /lɪr/

leer

猥亵的目光
Meaning
To look at someone in an unpleasant, sly, or sexually suggestive way.
Example
He leered at her in a way that made her uncomfortable.
他用让她不舒服的方式看着她。
C1 noun /ˈproʊtəˌʒeɪ/

protege

门徒
Meaning
a person who is guided and supported by an older and more experienced person
Example
The young artist was the protege of a famous painter.
这位年轻艺术家是著名画家的门徒。
C2 noun /ˈθɛspiən/

thespian

演员
Meaning
An actor or actress; relating to drama or theater.
Example
The festival was filled with talented thespians from across the country.
这个节日充满了来自全国各地的才华横溢的演员。
C1 noun /ˌdɛtəˈneɪʃən/

detonation

爆炸
Meaning
The act of exploding or causing something to explode.
Example
The sudden detonation shook the entire building.
突如其来的爆炸震动了整个大楼。
C1 noun /ʃɑːrd/

shard

碎片
Meaning
a broken piece of glass, metal, or pottery
Example
He cut his finger on a shard of glass.
他用玻璃碎片割伤了手指。
C2 verb /dɪˈsɪmjʊˌleɪt/

dissimulate

伪装
Meaning
To disguise or conceal one's true feelings or intentions.
Example
He tried to dissimulate his fear with a smile.
他试图用微笑掩饰他的恐惧。
B2 noun, verb /ˈædɪkt/ (noun), /əˈdɪkt/ (verb)

addict

成瘾者
Meaning
a person who is unable to stop using a harmful substance or doing something harmful; to cause someone to become dependent on something
Example
He is a video game addict who spends hours playing every day.
他是一个视频游戏上瘾者，每天花几个小时玩游戏。
B1 noun /ɪnˈtɛnʃən/

intention

意图
Meaning
A plan, aim, or purpose behind an action.
Example
Her intention was to finish the project before the deadline.
她的意图是在截止日期之前完成项目。
C2 noun /ɪˈrɛvərəns/

irreverence

不敬
Meaning
a lack of respect for people or things that are generally taken seriously
Example
His jokes about religion showed irreverence to the sacred traditions.
他关于宗教的笑话表现了对神圣传统的不敬。
C1 verb /sɪft/

sift

筛 / 仔细检查
Meaning
to separate or sort through carefully, often using a sieve or by examining closely
Example
She sifted the flour before adding it to the cake mixture.
她在把面粉加到蛋糕混合物中之前筛选了面粉。
B2 noun /ˈtiːmmeɪt/

teammate

队友
Meaning
a member of the same team
Example
He congratulated his teammate after scoring the goal.
他在进球后祝贺了他的队友。
C1 adjective /bɪˈmjuːzd/

bemused

困惑的，迷茫的
Meaning
confused, puzzled, or lost in thought
Example
She looked bemused when he asked the strange question.
当他问了一个奇怪的问题时，她看起来很困惑。
C2 noun /ˈhæbɪtənt/

habitant

居民
Meaning
An inhabitant; a person or animal that lives in a particular place.
Example
The habitants of the village were friendly and welcoming.
村庄的居民友好而热情。
C2 noun /məˈnæʒəri/

menagerie

野生动物收藏
Meaning
a collection of wild animals kept for exhibition; a diverse or strange group of people or things
Example
The circus had a menagerie of exotic animals.
马戏团里有一群异国情调的动物。
A2 noun /ˈdæn.sər/

Dancer

舞蹈家
Meaning
a person who performs dance, typically as a profession or art form
Example
The dancer performed gracefully on the stage.
舞蹈家在舞台上优雅地表演。
B2 adjective /prəˈfaʊnd/

profound

深远
Meaning
Very great or intense; having deep insight or understanding.
Example
The speech had a profound impact on the audience.
演讲对听众产生了深远的影响。
A2 noun rɪˈspɛkt

respect

尊重
Meaning
A feeling of deep admiration for someone or something.
Example
We should show respect to the freedom fighters.
我们应该对自由斗士表示尊重。
B2 noun /ˌmɪs.ʌn.dəˈstæn.dɪŋ/

Misunderstanding

误解
Meaning
A failure to understand something correctly; a disagreement or confusion between people
Example
The argument was caused by a simple misunderstanding.
争论是由一个简单的误解引起的。
B2 noun /ˌmɒdəˈreɪʃən/

moderation

Meaning
The avoidance of excess or extremes; keeping balance or within reasonable limits.
Example
He drinks wine in moderation.
B2 noun /ˈbæk.boʊn/

Backbone

脊柱
Meaning
the series of vertebrae extending from the skull to the pelvis; spine
Example
He injured his backbone in the accident.
他在事故中伤了他的脊柱。
C2 adjective /ˈprɒmɪsəri/

promissory

承诺的
Meaning
Containing or conveying a promise, especially in writing.
Example
He signed a promissory note to repay the loan.
他签署了还款承诺书。
B2 noun /ˈsaɪrən/

siren

警报器
Meaning
A device that makes a loud prolonged sound as a signal or warning; in mythology, a creature that lures sailors with enchanting songs.
Example
The police car passed with its siren blaring.
警车经过时，警报器发出尖锐的声音。
A2 noun /ˈpoʊstər/

poster

海报
Meaning
a large printed picture or notice that is put on a wall for decoration or to advertise something
Example
They put up a movie poster outside the theater.
他们在电影院外面挂了一张电影海报。
C1 noun /ˈvɜː.tɪ.kəl ˈfɑː.mɪŋ/

vertical farming

垂直农业
Meaning
The practice of growing crops in vertically stacked layers, often incorporating controlled-environment agriculture.
Example
Vertical farming ensures maximum space utilization in urban areas.
垂直农业确保城市区域的最大空间利用。
C2 adjective /ˈlaʊtɪʃ/

loutish

粗鲁的
Meaning
Clumsy, rude, or aggressive in behavior.
Example
His loutish remarks offended everyone at the meeting.
他粗鲁的言论冒犯了会议上的所有人。
C1 adjective /ˈhæk.nid/

hackneyed

陈词滥调
Meaning
Used too often and therefore lacking originality or freshness.
Example
The speech was filled with hackneyed phrases that failed to inspire the audience.
演讲中充满了陈词滥调，未能激励听众。
A1 verb /bɪˈliːv/

believe

相信
Meaning
to think that something is true; to have faith in
Example
I believe in hard work and dedication.
我相信努力工作和奉献。
B2 phrase kəˈlek.tɪv ˈæk.ʃən

collective action

集体行动
Meaning
Action taken by a group of people working together toward a common goal or purpose.
Example
Collective action is needed to mitigate climate change.
集体行动对于减缓气候变化很重要。
B2 adjective /ˈfeɪvərəbl/

favourable

有利的
Meaning
Expressing approval, support, or positivity; advantageous or beneficial
Example
The weather conditions were favourable for the outdoor event.
户外活动的天气条件是有利的。
B2 adjective /əˈpiː.lɪŋ/

Appealing

吸引人的; 有趣的; 令人愉快的
Meaning
attractive; interesting; pleasing
Example
The colorful garden looks very appealing to visitors.
五颜六色的花园对游客非常吸引人。
B2 adjective /slaɪ/

sly

狡猾 / 机智
Meaning
Clever in a deceitful or cunning way.
Example
She gave him a sly smile.
她给了他一个狡猾的微笑。
A2 preposition /wɪðˈɪn/

within

内部
Meaning
inside the limits of something, or as part of a particular space or time
Example
The keys are within the drawer.
钥匙在抽屉里。
B2 adjective /ˈaɪsi/

Icy

冰冷的; 极冷的; 敌对的
Meaning
extremely cold; covered with ice; unfriendly or hostile
Example
The icy wind made everyone shiver.
冰冷的风让每个人都颤抖。
C2 noun /ˈɔː.rɪ.fɪs/

orifice

孔
Meaning
an opening or hole, especially in the body or a device
Example
The medicine was applied through a small orifice in the device.
药物通过设备上的一个小孔应用。
C2 noun /ˈlɒdʒ.mənt/

lodgment

临时住宿
Meaning
The act of lodging or a place of temporary stay; also a deposit of something.
Example
The soldiers found lodgment in the abandoned house.
士兵们在废弃的房子里找到了临时住宿。
C1 noun ɪnˌten.sɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

intensification

强化
Meaning
The process of becoming or making something more intense or extreme.
Example
The intensification of climate change requires urgent action.
气候变化的强化需要紧急行动。
A2 adjective /ˈspænɪʃ/

spanish

西班牙语
Meaning
relating to Spain or the Spanish language
Example
She is fluent in Spanish and French.
她能流利地讲西班牙语和法语。
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。
B2 adverb /ˈkɒnsɪkwəntli/

consequently

因此
Meaning
as a result; therefore
Example
He didn’t study, and consequently he failed the exam.
他没有学习，因此他没通过考试。
A2 noun /stʌf/

stuff

东西
Meaning
a collection of things or materials, typically unspecified or uncountable
Example
She packed all her stuff into the suitcase.
她把所有的东西都装进了行李箱。
C2 noun /ˈdaɪətraɪb/

diatribe

激烈的抨击
Meaning
A forceful and bitter verbal attack against someone or something.
Example
The politician launched a diatribe against his opponents.
这位政治家对他的对手发起了激烈的抨击。
B2 noun ˈoʊzoʊn dɪˈpliʃən

ozone depletion

臭氧消耗
Meaning
The reduction in the amount of ozone in the Earth's stratosphere, leading to increased UV radiation.
Example
Ozone depletion increases UV radiation.
臭氧消耗增加了紫外线辐射。
B2 verb /ˈbrɪdʒɪŋ/

bridging

建设桥梁，建立连接
Meaning
The action of building a bridge over something; connecting or reducing the distance between two things.
Example
The new initiative is bridging the gap between urban and rural development.
新举措正在缩小城市与乡村发展的差距。
C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzuːbərənt/

exuberant

欣喜若狂
Meaning
full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness
Example
The children were exuberant after winning the game.
孩子们在赢得比赛后欣喜若狂。
C2 adjective /ˌɒbsəˈlɛsnt/

obsolescent

过时的
Meaning
Becoming outdated or on the way to becoming obsolete.
Example
The obsolescent technology could not compete with modern devices.
过时的技术无法与现代设备竞争。
C1 noun ˌæprɪˈhɛnʃən

apprehension

忧虑
Meaning
Anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.
Example
There is an apprehension about the depletion of fish stocks.
对鱼类资源减少的忧虑正在增加。
B1 adjective; verb (past and past participle of prepare) /prɪˈpɛrd/

prepared

准备好的
Meaning
made ready in advance; having made plans or taken steps beforehand
Example
She was fully prepared for the final exam.
她已经为期末考试做好了充分准备。
C1 noun /vɪnˈjɛt/

vignette

小品
Meaning
A short, descriptive piece of writing or a brief scene.
Example
The author included a poignant vignette in the introduction of the book.
作者在书的序言中加入了一篇感人的小品。
C2 noun /ˈɡɪni/

guinea

吉尼 (英国旧金币)
Meaning
A former British gold coin; also refers to Guinea, a country in West Africa
Example
The antique coin was worth one guinea.
古老的金币价值一个吉尼。
C2 adjective /dɪˈspjuːtəbl/

Disputable

有争议的；可疑的
Meaning
open to debate or argument; questionable
Example
The facts in the case are disputable and need further investigation.
案件中的事实是有争议的，需要进一步调查。
B2 verb /nɪˈɡoʊ.ʃi.eɪt/

negotiate

谈判
Meaning
To discuss something formally in order to reach an agreement.
Example
They negotiated a fair deal with the supplier.
他们与供应商谈判达成了公平的交易。
C2 noun /ˌspoʊliˈeɪʃən/

spoliation

破坏
Meaning
The act of destroying or ruining something, often evidence or property.
Example
The court punished the company for the spoliation of evidence.
法院因公司破坏证据而惩罚了该公司。
C1 noun səˌfɪs.tɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

sophistication

高度复杂性或精致的程度
Meaning
High level of complexity or refinement.
Example
The sophistication of modern AI technology is remarkable.
现代人工智能技术的复杂性令人惊叹。
B2 adjective sɪnˈθet̬.ɪk

synthetic

合成的
Meaning
Made by chemical synthesis, especially to imitate a natural product; artificial.
Example
Synthetic chemicals are used in processed foods.
合成化学品被用于加工食品中。
C1 adjective, noun /əbˈzɔːrbənt/

absorbent

吸收性的
Meaning
able to soak up liquid, moisture, or energy easily; a material or substance that absorbs
Example
This towel is highly absorbent and dries quickly.
这条毛巾非常吸收性，而且干得很快。
B2 noun /ɪnˈfɪnɪti/

infinity

无限
Meaning
A concept describing something without any limit or end.
Example
The universe seems to stretch into infinity.
宇宙似乎无限延伸。
A1 noun /ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən/

information

信息
Meaning
Facts or knowledge provided or learned about something.
Example
The website provides useful information about travel destinations.
该网站提供有关旅游目的地的有用信息。
A1 pronoun /ˈɛvrɪθɪŋ/

everything

一切
Meaning
all things; the whole lot
Example
He packed everything in his suitcase.
他把所有东西都装进了他的行李箱。
C1 verb /deɪz/

daze

Meaning
to stun or confuse someone temporarily with a shock or surprise
Example
The bright lights dazed the runners as they entered the stadium.
B2 adverb /ˌnɛvəðəˈlɛs/

nevertheless

Meaning
in spite of that; however
Example
He was tired; nevertheless, he kept working.
C1 noun /tɒŋ/

tong

夹子
Meaning
a tool with two movable arms used to pick up and hold objects
Example
He used the tong to pick up the hot coal.
他用夹子拿起了热煤。
B2 noun /ˈstɑːrtər/

starter

开始某事的人或事物；一餐的第一道菜
Meaning
a person or thing that starts something; the first course of a meal
Example
The starter of the meal was a fresh salad.
餐前小吃是一份新鲜的沙拉。
C1 adjective /ˈtɒrɪd/

torrid

非常炎热和干燥；充满强烈情感或激情
Meaning
Very hot and dry; full of strong emotions or passion.
Example
The desert heat was torrid during the day.
沙漠的热量白天非常炎热。
A1 adverb /ˈleɪtər/

later

稍后
Meaning
At a time subsequent to a reference time; afterwards.
Example
We will discuss the details later.
我们稍后讨论细节。
C2 noun /ˌæntiˈsaɪkloʊn/

anticyclone

反气旋
Meaning
A weather system with high atmospheric pressure at its center, usually bringing calm and clear conditions.
Example
An anticyclone brought sunny weather across the region.
一个反气旋带来了晴朗的天气。
C2 verb /bɪˈstruː/

bestrew

散布
Meaning
To scatter or cover something with objects or substances.
Example
The ground was bestrewn with autumn leaves.
地面上撒满了秋天的叶子。
A1 verb /ɡes/

guess

猜测
Meaning
to give an answer or opinion without complete knowledge; to estimate
Example
Can you guess the answer?
你能猜出答案吗？
A1 preposition, adverb /ˈoʊvər/

over

在…上面
Meaning
across, on top of, or beyond
Example
The book is lying over the table.
书在桌子上面。
C1 noun /ˈprɒdɪdʒi/

prodigy

神童
Meaning
a person, especially a young one, with exceptional talents or abilities
Example
Mozart was a child prodigy in music.
莫扎特是一个音乐神童。
C1 noun /təˈnæs.ə.ti/

tenacity

坚韧
Meaning
Determination, persistence, and the quality of not giving up
Example
His tenacity in solving problems led to his success.
他在解决问题时的坚韧让他取得了成功。
C2 adjective /ˈruːnɪk/

runic

与符文相关
Meaning
relating to or consisting of runes; mysterious or magical
Example
The old stone had strange runic carvings on it.
这块古老的石头上有奇怪的符文雕刻。
C2 adjective /kɔːrˈpɔːriəl/

corporeal

有形的, 物质的
Meaning
relating to the physical body; material or tangible
Example
Ghosts are often described as having no corporeal form.
鬼魂通常被描述为没有有形的形态。
C2 adjective /ˌpɜːrtɪˈneɪʃəs/

pertinacious

固执
Meaning
holding firmly to an opinion, purpose, or course of action; stubbornly persistent
Example
The pertinacious lawyer refused to give up the case.
固执的律师拒绝放弃案件。
C1 noun /kæpˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/

Captivity

禁锢
Meaning
the condition of being imprisoned or confined
Example
After years of captivity, the prisoner was finally released.
经过多年的禁锢，囚犯终于被释放。
B1 noun /tʃuˈɪʃ.ən/

tuition

学费
Meaning
the fee for instruction or teaching, typically at a school or university
Example
The tuition for the college has increased this year.
今年大学的学费上涨了。
C2 noun /ˈmædrɪɡəl/

madrigal

Meaning
A short, lyrical poem set to music, typically from the Renaissance period.
Example
The choir performed a beautiful madrigal from the 16th century.
A2 noun /bɜːrθ/

Birth

出生; 起源; 开端;
Meaning
the emergence of a baby or young from the body of its mother; the beginning or origin of something
Example
The birth of their first child was a joyful moment.
他们第一个孩子的出生是一个喜悦的时刻。
C1 noun /ˌæfəˈdeɪvɪt/

affidavit

宣誓书
Meaning
a written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, used as evidence in court
Example
The witness submitted an affidavit to the court.
证人向法院提交了一份宣誓书。
A2 adjective /ˈaʊtdɔːr/

outdoor

户外
Meaning
situated, existing, or done outside a building
Example
We planned an outdoor picnic for the weekend.
我们计划了一个户外野餐，周末进行。
C2 noun /djuːˈplɪsɪti/

duplicity

虚伪
Meaning
Deceitfulness or double-dealing; dishonesty.
Example
Her duplicity was revealed during the investigation.
她的虚伪在调查中被揭露出来。
A2 adverb /ˈnaʊədeɪz/

Now-a-days

如今; 现在
Meaning
at the present time; in these times
Example
Now-a-days, people prefer online shopping.
现在人们更喜欢在线购物。
C1 adjective /ˈevər ˈlæstɪŋ/

Ever-lasting

永恒的; 持久的;
Meaning
eternal; permanent; enduring forever
Example
Their love is ever-lasting and will never fade.
他们的爱是永恒的，永不褪色。
A1 adjective /lɔːŋ/

Long

长
Meaning
having great length; extended in distance or time
Example
The long road stretched for miles ahead.
这条长路延伸了好几英里。
C2 noun /ˈhoʊʒəri/

hosiery

长袜和腿部衣物
Meaning
Stockings, socks, and other knitted clothing for the legs and feet.
Example
She bought new hosiery for the winter season.
她为冬季季节买了新的长袜。
C2 adjective /rɪˈfɛrəbəl/

referable

可参考的
Meaning
able to be related or directed to something
Example
The issue is referable to the new policy changes.
这个问题可以参考新的政策变化。
B1 noun /ˈseɪ.ɪŋ/

Saying

谚语
Meaning
a well-known phrase that expresses something true about life; a proverb
Example
There's an old saying that practice makes perfect.
有一句老话说，实践出真知。
B1 noun /dɪˈzɜːrts/ (noun: reward or punishment deserved)

deserts

某人应得的，尤其是惩罚或奖励
Meaning
what someone deserves, especially punishment or reward
Example
He finally got his just deserts for cheating in the exam.
他因考试作弊终于得到了应得的惩罚。
C1 verb /aʊtˈwɪt/

outwit

智胜
Meaning
to defeat or gain an advantage over someone by being more clever or cunning
Example
The fox managed to outwit the hunters.
狐狸成功地智胜了猎人。
C1 noun /ˈhed.weɪ/

Headway

进展; 进步; 向前迈进
Meaning
forward movement or progress, especially when this is slow or difficult
Example
Despite the challenges, the research team made significant headway in developing the new vaccine.
尽管面临挑战，研究团队在开发新疫苗方面取得了显著的进展。
A1 noun /ɡɪft/

Gift

礼物; 天赋;
Meaning
a thing given willingly to someone without payment; a present; a natural ability or talent
Example
She received a beautiful jewelry gift from her grandmother on her birthday.
她在生日时收到了祖母送的精美珠宝礼物。
A2 adjective /ˈʌɡ.li/

Ugly

丑陋的; 可憎的; 可怕的
Meaning
unpleasant or repulsive in appearance; morally reprehensible
Example
The old building looked ugly after years of neglect.
这座老建筑在多年疏忽之后看起来很丑。
C2 adjective /dɪˈsɛnʃəs/

dissentious

引起分裂的
Meaning
Causing or likely to cause disagreement and conflict.
Example
His dissentious remarks divided the group further.
他那具有分裂性的评论使得小组更加分裂。
B1 noun /bɪˈhɑːf/

behalf

代表
Meaning
as a representative of someone; in the interest of someone
Example
She accepted the award on behalf of her team.
她代表她的团队接受了奖项。
A2 noun /laɪˈbrɛəriən/

librarian

图书管理员
Meaning
a person who manages, organizes, and assists users in a library
Example
The librarian helped me find a rare history book.
图书管理员帮我找到了一本罕见的历史书。
C1 adjective /səbˈvɜːrsɪv/

subversive

颠覆性的
Meaning
seeking or intended to undermine or overthrow an established system or authority
Example
The group was banned for its subversive activities.
该团体因其颠覆性活动而被禁止。
C2 noun /ænˈtɪstrəfi/

antistrophe

反歌式 (一种修辞手法)
Meaning
A rhetorical device in which a word or phrase is repeated at the end of successive clauses; in Greek choral poetry, the part of the ode sung by the chorus in return movement.
Example
The poet used antistrophe to emphasize the repeated phrase.
诗人使用反歌式来强调重复的短语。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈflæməbəl/

Inflammable

易燃; 可燃
Meaning
easily set on fire; flammable; combustible
Example
The inflammable material caught fire quickly.
易燃材料很快着火了。
C2 adjective /dɪsˈkʌmfɪtɪŋ/

discomfiting

令人不安
Meaning
Causing unease, embarrassment, or discomfort.
Example
His discomfiting questions made everyone shift uncomfortably in their seats.
他那令人不安的问题让大家在座位上不舒服地动来动去。
B2 noun /ˈsɪmpəθi/

Sympathy

同情
Meaning
feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune
Example
She expressed her sympathy for the victims of the accident.
她对事故的受害者表达了同情。
B2 noun ˈzɪpərz

zippers

拉链
Meaning
A device consisting of two flexible strips of metal or plastic with interlocking projections closed or opened by pulling a slide along them.
Example
Zippers are used to fasten the opening of the jacket.
拉链用于关闭夹克的开口。
B2 noun /ˌsuː.pərˈstɪʃ.ən/

Superstition

迷信
Meaning
a belief or practice considered irrational or supernatural
Example
Breaking a mirror brings seven years of bad luck is a common superstition.
打破镜子带来七年的厄运，这是一种常见的迷信。
C1 adjective /ˈɔːrdɪnəl/

ordinal

序数
Meaning
Relating to the order or position of something in a sequence (first, second, third, etc.).
Example
The ordinal number 'third' indicates position in a sequence.
序数词'第三'表示在顺序中的位置。
C1 verb, noun /sæp/

sap

树液 / 削弱
Meaning
As a noun: the vital fluid in plants; As a verb: to gradually weaken or drain strength.
Example
The long journey began to sap his energy.
长途旅行开始削弱他的能量。
B2 noun /ˈbɑː.li/

Barley

大麦
Meaning
a cereal grain used for food, brewing beer, and animal feed
Example
The farmer harvested barley from his fields in autumn.
农民在秋天从他的田地里收获了大麦。
C1 verb /ˈæmpjʊteɪt/

amputate

截肢
Meaning
to cut off a limb from the body by surgery
Example
The doctors had to amputate his leg after the accident.
事故后，医生不得不截肢他的腿。
C2 noun /ˈbɑːrtərər/

barterer

易货商
Meaning
A person who trades goods or services without using money.
Example
The barterer exchanged fruits for some pottery.
易货商用水果交换了一些陶器。
B2 adjective /ˈɪmɪnənt/

imminent

即将
Meaning
About to happen; likely to occur very soon.
Example
Dark clouds signaled that a storm was imminent.
乌云预示着暴风雨即将来临。
C1 adjective /ˈflɪmzi/

flimsy

脆弱的
Meaning
weak, fragile, or lacking in strength; not convincing
Example
The chair was too flimsy to support his weight.
这把椅子太脆弱了，无法支撑他的重量。
A2 noun /ˈnefjuː/

nephew

侄子
Meaning
the son of one’s brother or sister
Example
My nephew is studying at the university.
我的侄子在大学学习。
C1 noun /ˈæftərˌθɔːt/

afterthought

Meaning
Something added or considered later than originally planned.
Example
The gift seemed like an afterthought rather than a genuine gesture.
A2 adjective /mɪkst/

mixed

混合的
Meaning
consisting of different elements or having varied opinions or feelings
Example
The audience had mixed reactions to the film.
观众对电影的反应混合。
C2 adjective /ˈfrɪski/

Frisky

活泼的; 精力充沛的; 爱玩的; 淘气的
Meaning
lively; energetic; playful; mischievous
Example
The frisky puppy ran around the garden playfully.
那只活泼的小狗在花园里欢快地奔跑。