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A2 noun /ˈplænɪt/

Planet

行星
Meaning
a celestial body moving in an elliptical orbit around a star
Example
Mars is the fourth planet from the sun.
火星是离太阳第四颗行星。
B1 noun /ʃrɪmp/

Shrimp

虾
Meaning
a small marine crustacean with a slender body and long legs
Example
We ordered grilled shrimp with garlic butter for dinner.
我们点了蒜蓉黄油烤虾做晚餐。
A2 noun /spiːtʃ/

Speech

演讲; 演说;
Meaning
formal address or discourse delivered to an audience; the expression of thoughts in spoken words
Example
The president gave an inspiring speech to the nation.
总统向国家发表了鼓舞人心的演讲。
A1 adjective /ˈsɔːri/

sorry

对不起
Meaning
feeling regret or sympathy
Example
She felt sorry for what had happened.
她为发生的事情感到抱歉。
C1 noun /ˈpɜːrdʒəri/

perjury

伪证
Meaning
The offense of willfully telling an untruth in a court after taking an oath.
Example
She was convicted of perjury after giving false evidence.
她因在法庭上提供虚假证据而被判犯有伪证罪。
B2 adjective /ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊə/

insecure

不安全的
Meaning
not confident or assured; uncertain and anxious
Example
She felt insecure about her performance in the exam.
她在考试中对自己的表现感到不安。
A2 adjective ˈhjuː.mən

human

人类的
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of people or human beings; showing the better qualities of humankind, such as kindness.
Example
Human values shape social systems.
人类的价值观塑造了社会体系。
B2 adjective /ˈrest.ləs/

Restless

焦虑不安
Meaning
unable to rest or relax; constantly moving or fidgeting
Example
The child was restless during the long car journey.
孩子在长时间的车程中坐立不安。
B1 noun /ˈhev.ən/

Heaven

天堂
Meaning
a place regarded in various religions as the abode of God and the angels; a place of eternal happiness
Example
Many people believe that good souls go to heaven after they pass away from this world.
很多人相信，善良的灵魂在离开这个世界后会去天堂。
C2 noun /tɔːˈtɒlədʒi/

tautology

不必要的重复
Meaning
the unnecessary repetition of the same idea in different words
Example
The phrase 'it will happen or it won’t' is a tautology.
'它会发生，或者不会发生' 这句话就是一个套词论。
B2 noun, verb /ˈdeɪ.bjuː/

debut

首演
Meaning
The first public appearance or performance of someone or something.
Example
The young actor made his debut on the big stage.
年轻演员在大舞台上首次亮相。
A2 noun /ˈkɜːr.tən/

Curtain

窗帘
Meaning
a piece of material suspended at the top to form a covering or screen, typically movable sideways
Example
She drew the curtains to block out the bright sunlight.
她拉上窗帘来阻挡强烈的阳光。
C1 noun /ˈproʊbeɪt/

probate

遗嘱认证
Meaning
the official proving of a will in a court of law
Example
The family had to go through probate after his death.
家人必须在他去世后通过遗嘱认证程序。
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。
C1 verb /swɜːrv/

swerve

突然转向
Meaning
to change direction suddenly, especially to avoid hitting something
Example
The car swerved to avoid the dog.
汽车为了避免撞到狗而突然转向。
A2 adjective /swiːt/

Sweet

甜的; 亲切的; 迷人的
Meaning
having a pleasant taste; kind and gentle; pleasing
Example
She has a sweet voice that everyone loves to hear.
她有一个甜美的声音，人人都喜欢听。
C1 noun /ˈtem.pər.ə.mənt/

Temperament

气质; 性格; 天性
Meaning
a person's natural disposition or mood; characteristic behavior patterns
Example
She has a calm temperament that helps her handle stress well.
她有一个平静的气质，这帮助她很好地应对压力。
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。
C1 /ʃrɛd/

shred

撕裂
Meaning
to tear or cut something into small pieces
Example
She shredded the old documents before throwing them away.
她在扔掉之前把旧文件撕成了碎片。
B2 verb /briːd/

breed

繁殖, 养育
Meaning
to produce young animals; to reproduce; to keep animals for producing young
Example
They breed horses on their farm.
他们在他们的农场上繁殖马。
B2 noun /dʒʌŋk/

Junk

垃圾; 废品
Meaning
old or discarded articles that are considered useless or of little value; things of poor quality
Example
He cleaned out the garage and threw away all the old junk.
他清理了车库，扔掉了所有旧的垃圾。
B1 noun /kæmˈpeɪn/

Campaign

运动
Meaning
an organized course of action to achieve a particular goal; a series of military operations
Example
The environmental campaign successfully raised awareness about climate change.
环保运动成功提高了人们对气候变化的认识。
A1 noun /taʊn/

town

城镇
Meaning
a human settlement smaller than a city
Example
The town was quiet on Sundays.
镇子在星期天很安静。
C2 adjective /hərˈmɛtɪk/

hermetic

密封的
Meaning
Completely sealed, especially so that no air can enter or escape.
Example
The medicine was kept in a hermetic container.
药物被保存在一个密封的容器中。
B2 verb /prɪˈveɪl/

prevail

占上风
Meaning
To prove more powerful or superior; to be widespread or common.
Example
Justice will always prevail over injustice.
正义总会战胜不公正。
C1 adjective /nəʊˈmæd.ɪk/

nomadic

游牧
Meaning
Living the life of a nomad; wandering from place to place without a fixed home.
Example
The tribe led a nomadic lifestyle.
部落过着游牧生活。
B2 adjective /ˈræp.ɪd/

Rapid

快速的；迅速的；急速的；
Meaning
happening in a short time or at a fast pace
Example
The rapid growth of technology has changed our daily lives.
技术的快速增长改变了我们的日常生活。
C1 verb /ɪnˈfjuːz/

infuse

Meaning
to fill or spread through something; to instill a quality, idea, or feeling
Example
The teacher tried to infuse her students with a love for reading.
B1 verb /kənˈsuːm/

consume

吃，喝，消费
Meaning
to eat or drink; to use up; to destroy completely
Example
We consume a lot of water during summer.
我们夏天消耗很多水。
C2 noun /ˈɛmɪsɛri/

emissary

特使
Meaning
A person sent on a special mission, usually as a diplomatic representative.
Example
The king sent an emissary to negotiate peace.
国王派遣了一名特使去谈判和平。
C1 noun /ˈsɔːrsəri/

sorcery

巫术
Meaning
the use of magical powers, especially through spells and enchantments
Example
The villagers believed the illness was caused by sorcery.
村民们相信疾病是由巫术引起的。
C2 /ˈpæn.ə.pli/

panoply

全套装备
Meaning
A complete or impressive collection of things; a full set of armor.
Example
The museum displayed a panoply of ancient weapons.
博物馆展示了一套古代武器的全套装备。
C1 adjective /ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtrɪkəl/

asymmetrical

不对称
Meaning
Having parts that are not the same in size, shape, or arrangement.
Example
She wore an asymmetrical dress that drew everyone’s attention.
她穿了一件不对称的裙子，吸引了所有人的注意。
A2 noun /ɔɪl/

Oil

油
Meaning
a viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, used for cooking or fuel
Example
Heat the oil in a pan before adding the vegetables.
在加菜之前先把油加热。
C2 noun /ˈæmɪti/

amity

友谊
Meaning
A friendly relationship between people or countries.
Example
The treaty helped maintain amity between the neighboring nations.
该条约帮助维护邻国之间的友好关系。
B2 noun /heə(r)/

Hare

野兔
Meaning
a fast-running long-eared mammal that resembles a large rabbit
Example
The hare quickly ran across the field.
这只野兔快速地跑过田野。
C1 noun /ˈoʊ.vər spɪl/

Over-spill

溢出
Meaning
the overflow of liquid from a container; excess that cannot be contained
Example
The overspill from the river flooded nearby farms.
河水溢出导致附近的农田被淹没。
B1 noun /əˈpiːl/

Appeal

呼吁; 申请; 吸引力
Meaning
a serious or urgent request, typically to the public; the quality of being attractive or interesting
Example
The charity made an appeal for donations.
慈善机构发起了一个捐赠的呼吁。
B2 conjunction /wɛərˈæz/

whereas

然而
Meaning
used to introduce a contrast or comparison between two facts
Example
She prefers tea, whereas he likes coffee.
她喜欢喝茶，而他喜欢喝咖啡。
C1 adjective /hjuːˈmeɪn/

humane

人道的
Meaning
Showing compassion or benevolence.
Example
The doctor provided humane treatment to the injured animals.
医生对受伤的动物提供了人道治疗。
B2 adjective əˈstaʊn.dɪŋ

astounding

惊人的，令人震惊的，令人惊讶的
Meaning
Surprisingly impressive or notable; causing shock or surprise.
Example
The magician's astounding tricks left the audience speechless.
魔术师的惊人技巧让观众目瞪口呆。
B1 noun /ˈker.ləs.nəs/

Carelessness

疏忽; 粗心
Meaning
failure to give sufficient attention to avoiding harm or errors
Example
His carelessness with money led to serious financial problems.
他在金钱上的疏忽导致了严重的财务问题。
C1 noun /ʌnɪmˈpɔːrtəns/

unimportance

不重要
Meaning
the state or quality of being insignificant or not important
Example
He dismissed the issue with a sense of unimportance.
他以無關緊要的態度忽略了這個問題。
C2 adjective /kənˈkɒmɪtənt/

concomitant

伴随的
Meaning
Naturally accompanying or associated with something.
Example
Increased stress is often concomitant with long working hours.
增加的压力通常与长时间的工作时间并存。
C2 verb /dɪˈpreɪv/

deprave

堕落
Meaning
to corrupt morally; to make someone immoral or wicked
Example
The novel was criticized for attempting to deprave the minds of young readers.
这本小说因为试图堕落年轻读者的思想而受到批评。
B2 noun /ˈæbi/

abbey

修道院
Meaning
A large church building or monastery where monks or nuns live, work, and worship.
Example
The old abbey on the hill attracts many tourists each year.
山上的老修道院每年吸引着许多游客。
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。
C1 adjective /ˌfʊl ˈbɒd.id/

full-bodied

口感浓烈
Meaning
Having a strong, rich, and robust quality, especially of wine, coffee, or voice.
Example
He prefers a full-bodied red wine with his dinner.
他喜欢与晚餐搭配的口感浓烈的红酒。
C2 adjective /ˈɪm.pi.əs/

Impious

不敬的; 亵渎神明
Meaning
irreligious; lacking reverence for religion; blasphemous
Example
The impious act shocked the religious community.
不敬的行为震惊了宗教社区。
C1 adjective /ˈɡɔːri/

gory

血腥
Meaning
involving or showing a lot of bloodshed and violence
Example
The movie was too gory for children.
这部电影对孩子来说太血腥了。
B1 noun, verb /ˈrɒkɪt/

rocket

幸福
Meaning
a missile or vehicle propelled by a rocket engine; to increase or move very quickly
Example
The company’s profits rocketed after the new product launch.
当她获得奖项时，她无法掩饰她的幸福。
B1 noun /tʃiːf/

chief

首领
Meaning
a leader or person in charge of a group or organization
Example
The chief of the village made an important decision.
村庄的首领做出了一个重要的决定。
B2 noun /ˈmæt.rəs/

Mattress

床垫
Meaning
a large rectangular pad for supporting the reclining body, used as or on a bed
Example
We bought a new mattress for our bedroom.
我们为我们的卧室买了一个新床垫。
C1 noun /ˌæmplɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

amplification

放大
Meaning
the act or process of making something stronger, louder, or more intense; an expansion or elaboration of details
Example
The microphone provides amplification of the speaker’s voice.
麦克风对说话者的声音起到放大作用。
C1 adverb /ˌɪnsɪˈdɛntəli/

incidentally

顺便
Meaning
by the way; used to introduce a remark not directly related to the main subject
Example
Incidentally, did you know that she studied in Paris?
顺便问一下，你知道她曾经在巴黎学习吗？
B1 noun /ɪkˈspres treɪn/

Express Train

快车
Meaning
a fast train that travels between major stations with few or no intermediate stops
Example
The express train reached the destination in half the usual time.
快车以半小时到达目的地。
C1 adjective /pəˈmɪs.ɪv/

permissive

宽容的
Meaning
Allowing or characterized by great or excessive freedom of behavior; very lenient or indulgent.
Example
Permissive parenting can sometimes lead to a lack of discipline in children.
宽容的育儿方式有时可能导致孩子缺乏纪律。
C1 verb /ɪnˈvɪɡ.ər.eɪt/

invigorate

振奋
Meaning
To give strength or energy to someone or something.
Example
A morning walk can invigorate both body and mind.
晨跑可以振奋身心。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈduː/

Undue

过度的; 不适当的; 超过必要或适当的
Meaning
excessive; inappropriate; more than is necessary or proper
Example
The teacher complained about undue pressure from parents.
老师抱怨家长施加的过度压力。
A2 noun /ˈlʌɡ.ɪdʒ/

Luggage

行李
Meaning
suitcases or other bags in which to pack personal belongings for traveling
Example
Please check your luggage at the airport counter.
请在机场柜台检查您的行李。
B1 noun /ˈpɪkʌp/

pickup

有开放式车厢的小卡车; 收集或改进某物的行为
Meaning
a small truck with an open back; the act of collecting or improving something
Example
The company scheduled a pickup for the returned goods.
公司为退还的货物安排了取货。
A2 noun /ˈkʊki/

cookie

饼干
Meaning
a small sweet baked food, usually with flour, sugar, and butter
Example
She offered me a chocolate chip cookie.
她给我提供了一块巧克力曲奇。
C2 noun /ˈbɒnəmi/

bonhomie

友善
Meaning
Cheerful friendliness and geniality.
Example
The meeting was filled with laughter and bonhomie.
会议充满了笑声和友善。
B1 noun/adjective /ˈstændɪŋ/

standing

地位 / 声誉
Meaning
status, reputation, or position; also the act of being upright on the feet
Example
He has high standing in the community for his charity work.
由于他的慈善工作，他在社区中有很高的声誉。
C1 noun /ˈhaɪbrɪd/

hybrid

混合动力
Meaning
a mixture of two different things, often combining the best qualities of both
Example
The car is a hybrid that runs on both electricity and fuel.
这辆车是一辆混合动力车，既能使用电力，也能使用燃料。
C1 noun /ˌdez.ɪɡˈneɪ.ʃən/

Designation

任命; 职位; 标题; 官方身份
Meaning
the action of choosing someone for a position; a name, title, or official status
Example
His designation as team leader came with additional responsibilities and authority.
他的团队领导职务带来了额外的责任和权力。
C2 noun /ɪnˈtɛnʃən/

intension

内涵
Meaning
The internal content of a concept; the set of attributes implied by a word or phrase.
Example
The intension of the word 'dog' includes being a mammal and domesticated.
'狗'这个词的内涵包括是哺乳动物和被驯养。
C2 verb /ɛkˈskɔːrieɪt/

excoriate

严厉批评
Meaning
To strongly criticize someone; to denounce severely.
Example
The critic excoriated the film for its poor script.
评论家因影片的糟糕剧本而严厉批评了该片。
C2 adjective /ˌɪndaɪˈdʒestəbəl/

Indigestible

难以消化; 难以处理
Meaning
difficult or impossible to digest; hard to process in the stomach
Example
The old bread became hard and indigestible.
老面包变得坚硬且难以消化。
B2 verb /ˈvaɪəleɪt/

violate

违反
Meaning
to break or go against a rule or law; to disrespect
Example
Parking here violates the city regulations.
在这里停车违反了城市规定。
A2 noun /ˈhɒki/

hockey

曲棍球
Meaning
a sport played with sticks and a ball or puck on ice or a field
Example
He plays hockey for the national team.
他为国家队打曲棍球。
C2 verb /ɪˈmæskjʊleɪt/

emasculate

削弱
Meaning
To make someone weaker or less effective; to deprive of strength or vigor.
Example
The constant criticism emasculated his confidence.
不断的批评削弱了他的信心。
B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈsaɪdɪd/

Undecided

未决定的; 不确定的
Meaning
not having made a decision; uncertain
Example
She was undecided about which college to attend.
她对于选择哪个大学感到未决定。
B1 verb /slɪp/

slip

滑倒
Meaning
to lose balance or fall while moving, or to accidentally slide from a position
Example
She slipped on the wet floor and fell.
她在湿滑的地板上滑倒了。
C1 noun /ˈskrɪmɪdʒ/

scrimmage

练习赛
Meaning
A practice game or informal match, often in sports, especially football.
Example
The team had a scrimmage before the official season started.
在正式赛季开始之前，球队进行了一场练习赛。
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。
B2 adjective /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənl/

institutional

制度的
Meaning
Relating to an organization or established practice.
Example
The government made several institutional reforms in education.
政府在教育领域进行了一些制度改革。
C2 noun /ˌpɛrəɡrɪˈneɪʃən/

peregrination

朝圣之旅
Meaning
A long journey or wandering, especially on foot.
Example
Their peregrination across Asia lasted two years.
他们横跨亚洲的朝圣之旅持续了两年。
B2 noun /ˈvæn.ɪ.ti/

Vanity

虚荣
Meaning
excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements; the quality of being worthless or pointless
Example
Her vanity made her spend hours looking at herself in the mirror.
她的虚荣让她花了好几个小时在镜子前看自己。
C1 adjective, noun /ˈɪnvəlɪd/ (adjective), /ɪnˈvælɪd/ (noun)

invalid

无效的
Meaning
Not valid; having no force or effect. Also refers to a person too weak or ill to care for themselves.
Example
The court declared the contract invalid.
法院宣布合同无效。
C1 /skwɒt/

squat

蹲下
Meaning
to crouch or sit with knees bent and body close to the ground
Example
He squatted down to tie his shoes.
他蹲下来系鞋带。
B1 verb /spaɪ/

spy

间谍
Meaning
to secretly collect information about a person, group, or country
Example
He was caught spying on his neighbor through the window.
他在窗户旁边偷偷地监视邻居时被抓住了。
B1 adverb /trəˈdɪʃənəli/

traditionally

传统上
Meaning
according to custom or long-established practice
Example
Bangladesh is traditionally known for its hospitality.
孟加拉国传统上以其热情好客而闻名。
B2 noun /ˈsleɪvəri/

slavery

Meaning
the system or state of being owned and forced to work for someone else
Example
Slavery was abolished in most countries in the 19th century.
B2 adjective /ˈstɑːrtəld/

startled

吃惊
Meaning
suddenly shocked or surprised by something unexpected
Example
She was startled by the loud noise outside.
她因外面的巨大声音而感到吃惊。
B2 verb, noun, adjective /ˈɔːltərnət/ (adj, noun), /ˈɔːltərˌneɪt/ (verb)

alternate

交替，替代
Meaning
to occur in turn repeatedly; to take turns; also, a substitute or replacement
Example
The students alternate between online and offline classes.
学生们在在线和离线课程之间轮流上课。
B1 noun /ˈɡɪvər/

giver

给予者
Meaning
a person who gives something
Example
She was always a generous giver to charity.
她总是慈善事业的慷慨给者。
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 ˈsʌbˌaɪtəlz

subtitles

字幕
Meaning
Captions displayed at the bottom of a movie or television screen that translate or transcribe the dialogue or narrative.
Example
Use subtitles for better understanding.
使用字幕以更好地理解。
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 adjective /ɪnˈtɛnsɪv/

intensive

强化
Meaning
Involving a lot of effort, energy, or concentration in a short period of time.
Example
She attended an intensive English course before moving abroad.
她在出国之前参加了一个强化的英语课程。
C2 verb /pɜːrl/

purl

发出低语声地流动
Meaning
To knit with a purl stitch; to flow with a murmuring sound (as a stream).
Example
The brook purled softly through the meadow.
小溪轻轻地流过草地。
C2 adjective /svelt/

svelte

苗条
Meaning
Attractively thin, graceful, and elegant in appearance or movement.
Example
She looked svelte in the elegant black dress.
她穿着优雅的黑色裙子看起来很苗条。
A2 verb /bɪˈheɪv/

behave

表现
Meaning
to act in a particular way; to conduct oneself
Example
Children should behave well in school.
孩子们应该在学校里表现得很好。
A1 noun ˈflaʊərz

Flowers

花
Meaning
The reproductive structures of plants that provide nectar for butterflies.
Example
Butterflies are attracted to colorful flowers.
蝴蝶被五彩斑斓的花朵吸引。
C2 noun /ˈseɪpiəns/

sapience

智慧
Meaning
Wisdom or intelligence.
Example
Her sapience in solving problems earned her the respect of her colleagues.
她在解决问题上的智慧赢得了同事们的尊重。
C2 verb /ˌʌndərˈɡɜːrd/

undergird

支持，强化
Meaning
to provide support or foundation for; to strengthen
Example
Strong values undergird a healthy society.
强大的价值观支撑着一个健康的社会。
C2 adjective /kəˈnjuːbiəl/

connubial

婚姻的
Meaning
Relating to marriage or the relationship of a married couple.
Example
They celebrated their connubial bliss with a honeymoon trip.
他们通过蜜月旅行庆祝他们的婚姻幸福。
A2 adverb /ˈrɑː.ðər/

Rather

宁愿; 而不是;
Meaning
to some extent; instead; preferably
Example
I would rather stay home than go to the party.
我宁愿待在家里，也不想去派对。
B1 noun/verb /əˈwɔːrd/

award

奖项
Meaning
a prize or recognition given for an achievement; to give a prize or recognition
Example
She received an award for her outstanding performance.
她因出色的表现获得了奖项。
C2 adjective /ˈvɪndɪkeɪtɪv/

vindicative

辩护的
Meaning
showing a tendency to vindicate or justify; inclined to defend
Example
Her vindicative tone showed that she strongly believed in her innocence.
她的辩护语气表明她坚信自己的清白。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈskjuːzəbl/

inexcusable

不可原谅的
Meaning
Too bad to be justified or overlooked; unforgivable.
Example
His rude behavior was inexcusable.
他的粗鲁行为是不可原谅的。
C1 noun /ˈlaɪk.nəs/

Likeness

相似; 类似
Meaning
the fact or quality of being alike; resemblance; a portrait or representation
Example
The portrait shows a strong likeness to her grandmother.
这幅肖像与她的祖母有很强的相似之处。
C2 adjective /ˈdɛsɪkeɪtɪd/

desiccated

干燥的
Meaning
completely dried, having had all moisture removed
Example
The museum displayed desiccated specimens of plants.
博物馆展示了干燥的植物标本。
A1 number /eɪt/

eight

八
Meaning
The number equivalent to the product of two and four; one more than seven.
Example
There are eight apples in the basket.
篮子里有八个苹果。
B1 noun /ˈpɜː.sən.əl ˈdeɪ.tə/

personal data

个人数据
Meaning
Information that relates to an individual's private, sensitive, or identifiable data
Example
Protecting personal data is crucial in the digital age.
保护个人数据在数字时代至关重要。
C1 noun /ˈhɑː.mɪdʒ/

Homage

致敬; 尊敬; 颂扬
Meaning
special honor or respect shown publicly; tribute paid to someone in recognition of their merit
Example
The memorial service was a touching homage to the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives.
纪念活动是对那些为国捐躯的勇敢士兵的感人致敬。
A2 noun /ˈkɑr.pɪt/

Carpet

地毯
Meaning
a floor covering made from thick woven fabric
Example
The Persian carpet in the living room was a family heirloom.
客厅里的波斯地毯是家族的传家宝。
C1 verb /rɪˈtreɪs/

retrace

Meaning
to go back over a path or route; to recall and repeat steps taken earlier
Example
She retraced her steps to find her lost keys.
C2 noun /kɒn.tɪˈɡjuː.ɪ.ti/

contiguity

接壤
Meaning
the state of being in direct contact or next to each other
Example
The contiguity of the two countries facilitates trade.
这两个国家的接壤促进了贸易。
C1 noun /ˈhɒrəˌskoʊp/

horoscope

星座运势
Meaning
A forecast of a person's future based on the positions of the stars and planets at their birth.
Example
She read her horoscope every morning to see what the stars predicted.
她每天早上读星座运势，看星星预测了什么。
B2 noun /prɔːn/

Prawn

对虾
Meaning
a large marine crustacean similar to shrimp but typically bigger
Example
The chef prepared delicious prawn curry with coconut milk.
厨师用椰奶做了美味的对虾咖喱。
C1 adjective /ˈdʒɑː.rɪŋ/

jarring

刺耳的，震惊的
Meaning
Striking or shocking in a way that creates a strong contrast or clash.
Example
The sudden loud noise was jarring to everyone in the room.
突然的响亮噪音让房间里每个人都感到震惊。
A1 preposition, adverb /bɪˈtwiːn/

between

之间
Meaning
at, into, or across the space separating two objects or regions
Example
She sat between her two friends.
她坐在两个朋友之间。
C1 noun ˌpraɪ.vɪ.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

privatization

私有化
Meaning
The transfer of a business, industry, or service from public to private ownership and control.
Example
The privatization of state-owned companies increased efficiency.
国有企业的私有化提高了效率。
C2 verb /lɑːl/

loll

懒散地坐着
Meaning
To sit, lie, or stand in a lazy, relaxed way.
Example
He lolled on the sofa after a long day at work.
在长时间的工作后，他懒散地坐在沙发上。
B1 noun /ˈɡrænd.tʃaɪld/

grandchild

孙子或孙女
Meaning
the child of one's son or daughter
Example
They love spending time with their grandchild on weekends.
他们喜欢在周末和他们的孙子或孙女一起度过时光。
C1 adjective /ˈɑp.ər.ə.tɪv/

Operative

有效的; 运行中的; 工作中的; 操作性的;
Meaning
Functioning; in effect; working; active;
Example
The new safety protocols became operative immediately after the accident.
新的安全协议在事故发生后立即生效。
C1 adjective /ˈɛm.ɪ.nənt/

eminent

杰出
Meaning
Famous and respected within a particular sphere or profession.
Example
He is an eminent scientist known for groundbreaking research.
他是一个杰出的科学家，以开创性的研究而闻名。
B1 verb /ter/

tear

撕裂
Meaning
to pull apart or damage by force; to rip
Example
Be careful not to tear the paper.
小心不要撕破纸张。
C2 adjective /sɒmˈnɪfərəs/

somniferous

催眠的
Meaning
Tending to induce sleep; soporific.
Example
The professor's somniferous lecture put half the class to sleep.
教授的催眠讲座让一半的学生睡着了。