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B2 adverb /pəˈlɪtɪkəli/

politically

政治上
Meaning
in a way that relates to politics or government
Example
The country is politically divided between two major parties.
这个国家在政治上分裂为两个主要党派。
C1 noun /brɛdθ/

breadth

宽度
Meaning
The distance or measurement from side to side; width; a wide range.
Example
The breadth of his knowledge impressed everyone.
他的知识宽度给大家留下了深刻印象。
C1 verb /dɪsˈfɪɡjər/

disfigure

毁容
Meaning
to spoil or damage the appearance of something
Example
The fire disfigured the old building.
火灾毁容了那座老建筑。
B1 noun /ˈmæn.ɪdʒ.mənt/

management

管理
Meaning
The process of dealing with or controlling things or people.
Example
Proper management minimizes environmental damage.
良好的管理减少环境损害。
C1 verb /dʌb/

dub

配音
Meaning
to give a name or label to something; to add a soundtrack to a film or recording
Example
The movie was dubbed into several languages for international release.
这部电影为国际发行而配音成多种语言。
C2 adjective /ˌsɪkəˈfæntɪk/

sycophantic

拍马屁
Meaning
Behaving in a way that is excessively obedient or servile to gain favor.
Example
His sycophantic behavior annoyed his colleagues.
他的拍马屁行为让同事们感到厌烦。
C2 adjective /ˈdɔːrsəl/

dorsal

背鳍
Meaning
Relating to the back or upper side of an animal or body part.
Example
Sharks have a prominent dorsal fin.
鲨鱼有一个显眼的背鳍。
B2 noun /ˈsaɪd.laɪn/

sideline

副业
Meaning
An activity done in addition to one's main job or area of work.
Example
The sideline discussions led to mutual understanding.
副线讨论促进了相互理解。
C1 noun /ɪkˈspæns/

expanse

广阔的区域
Meaning
a wide, open area of land, sea, or sky
Example
The desert is a vast expanse of sand and rock.
沙漠是一个广阔的沙子和岩石区域。
C2 noun /ˈflæɡ ˌɒfɪsər/

flag-officer

旗官
Meaning
a senior naval officer entitled to fly a flag to mark the command
Example
The flag-officer reviewed the fleet before the ceremony.
旗官在仪式前检查了舰队。
B2 noun /ˌmʌltɪplɪˈkeɪʃən/

multiplication

乘法
Meaning
the mathematical process of combining numbers to get a product; the act of increasing in number or amount
Example
Multiplication is one of the basic operations taught in elementary mathematics.
乘法是小学数学中的基本运算之一。
A2 noun dɪˈskʌʃ.ənz

discussions

讨论
Meaning
The action or process of talking about something in order to reach a decision or to exchange ideas.
Example
Discussions promote collaboration.
讨论促进合作。
C1 adjective /ˌæn.ɪkˈdoʊ.t̬əl/

anecdotal

基于个人叙述而非事实或研究,特点是轶事
Meaning
Based on personal accounts rather than facts or research; characterized by anecdotes.
Example
The book was filled with anecdotal evidence rather than data.
这本书充满了轶事性证据,而不是数据。
B1 noun ˈkɒnsept

concept

概念
Meaning
An abstract idea or general notion
Example
The concept of chasing two rabbits teaches focus.
追逐两只兔子的概念教会了我们专注。
C1 noun /ˈriːpər/

reaper

割草和收获作物的人或机器
Meaning
a person or machine that cuts and gathers crops
Example
The reaper moved slowly through the golden fields.
瑞珀缓缓地穿过金色的田野。
A2 verb /bleɪm/

blame

责怪
Meaning
to hold responsible for a fault; to find fault with
Example
Don't blame me for the mistake.
别把错误怪在我身上。
C1 noun /ˈklaɪəntɛl/

clientele

客户群
Meaning
The clients or customers of a professional person or business.
Example
The salon's clientele includes many high-profile individuals.
这个沙龙的客户群包括许多高端人士。
C1 noun ˈrɛp.ə.twɑːr

repertoire

剧目
Meaning
A stock of plays, dances, or pieces that a company or a performer knows or is prepared to perform.
Example
The actor's repertoire includes both comedy and drama.
演员的剧目包括喜剧和戏剧。
A2 noun /ˈkɪt.ən/

Kitten

小猫
Meaning
a young cat
Example
The little kitten loves to play with yarn balls.
小猫喜欢玩线球。
B1 noun /ˈkærɪdʒ/

carriage

马车
Meaning
a vehicle, typically a four-wheeled one, used for transporting goods or people, especially in the past
Example
The royal family traveled in a beautiful carriage during parades.
王室家族在游行期间乘坐了一辆美丽的马车。
C2 adjective /sɛnˈtrɪfjʊɡəl/

centrifugal

离心
Meaning
Moving or tending to move away from a center.
Example
The centrifugal force pushes the clothes to the sides of the washing machine.
离心力将衣物推向洗衣机的两侧。
C2 adjective /raɪˈpɛə.ri.ən/

riparian

位于河流或其他水道的岸边或与之相关的
Meaning
Relating to or situated on the banks of a river or other watercourse.
Example
Riparian vegetation helps prevent soil erosion along rivers.
河岸植被有助于防止河流沿岸的土壤侵蚀。
B2 adjective /hɪˈstɛrɪkəl/

hysterical

极其搞笑或情绪失控
Meaning
Extremely funny or uncontrollably emotional.
Example
The comedian's jokes were absolutely hysterical.
这位喜剧演员的笑话简直太搞笑了。
C1 adjective ˈtæs.ɪt

tacit

默示
Meaning
Understood or implied without being openly expressed or stated
Example
Their mutual understanding was based on tacit agreement.
他们的相互理解建立在默示的协议基础上。
B1 adjective, preposition, noun /mɪd/

mid

中间
Meaning
being in the middle of something; the central part or point
Example
She joined the project in mid June.
她在六月中旬加入了这个项目。
B2 noun trænˈspær.ən.si

transparency

透明度
Meaning
The quality of being easy to perceive or detect; openness, accountability, and honesty in governance or operations.
Example
Transparency fosters trust in governance.
透明度促进了治理中的信任。
C1 noun ˈhɛroʊˌɪzəm

heroism

英雄主义
Meaning
Great bravery; the qualities or attributes of a hero.
Example
The heroism of freedom fighters inspires the nation.
自由斗士的英雄主义激励着国家。
C1 noun /ˈmaɪkrəʊˌklaɪmæt/

microclimate

微气候
Meaning
The climate of a small, specific area that may differ from the general climate of the surrounding region, often influenced by local factors like terrain, vegetation, or buildings.
Example
A microclimate can have a significant impact on plant growth.
微气候可能对植物的生长产生重要影响。
C2 adjective /ˈpruːdɪʃ/

prudish

过于拘谨的
Meaning
having or revealing a tendency to be easily shocked by matters relating to sex or nudity
Example
She was too prudish to watch the movie with her friends.
她太拘谨了,不愿和朋友一起看电影。
C2 verb /ˈɔːɡər/

augur

预示
Meaning
To be a sign of something to come; to predict or foretell.
Example
Dark clouds augur a coming storm.
乌云预示着即将来临的风暴。
C2 noun /ˈdɒɡ roʊz/

Dog-rose

狗玫瑰
Meaning
A wild rose species with pink or white flowers and thorny stems, common in hedgerows
Example
The dog-rose bush grew wild along the countryside path.
狗玫瑰灌木在乡村小路旁野生生长。
B2 noun /ədˈmɪnɪstreɪtər/

administrator

Meaning
a person responsible for running or managing an organization or system
Example
The school administrator implemented new policies for students.
C1 noun /rʌk/

Ruck

推搡; 混乱的人群
Meaning
a situation where a crowd of people are pushing against each other; a disorderly crowd
Example
There was a ruck at the football match.
足球比赛中发生了推搡。
C2 noun ˈtræn.zi.əns

transience

短暂性
Meaning
The state or fact of lasting only for a short time; impermanence.
Example
The transience of youth makes it more precious.
青春的短暂性让它更珍贵。
A2 noun /mɑːrk/

Mark

标记; 符号; 分数
Meaning
A sign, symbol, or stain; a grade or score
Example
She received the highest mark in the mathematics examination.
她在数学考试中获得了最高分。
B1 verb /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/

represent

代表
Meaning
to act or speak on behalf of someone or something
Example
He will represent our company at the conference.
他将在会议中代表我们的公司。
C2 noun, verb /ˈhæmstrɪŋ/

hamstring

大腿后部的肌腱; 作为动词,限制或严重削弱某人或某物的效能
Meaning
a tendon at the back of the thigh; as a verb, to cripple or severely restrict the effectiveness of someone or something.
Example
Budget cuts hamstrung the organization’s plans.
预算削减削弱了该组织的计划。
B2 noun

Kitchen garden

厨房花园; 厨房旁边的花园
C2 noun /ˈdʒʌŋk.tʃər/

jucture

关键时刻
Meaning
a particular point in time, especially one of great importance or crisis
Example
At this critical jucture, the company must decide whether to expand or downsize.
在这个关键时刻,公司必须决定是扩展还是裁员。
B2 verb /sweɪ/

sway

摇摆
Meaning
To move or cause to move slowly or rhythmically back and forth; to influence someone's opinion or decision.
Example
The trees swayed gently in the breeze.
树木在微风中轻轻摇曳。
B2 verb /səbˈtrækt/

subtract

减去
Meaning
to take away a number or amount from another number or amount
Example
If you subtract 5 from 10, you get 5.
如果你从10中减去5,你得到5。
C1 noun /tækˈsɒnəmi/

taxonomy

分类科学
Meaning
The science or practice of classifying things, especially organisms.
Example
Modern taxonomy helps scientists organize and study biodiversity.
现代分类学帮助科学家组织和研究生物多样性。
A1 noun /ˈkʌl.ər/

color

颜色
Meaning
The property possessed by an object of producing different sensations on the eye as a result of the way it reflects or emits light.
Example
Blue is her favorite color.
蓝色是她最喜欢的颜色。
B2 verb /straɪv/

strive

奋斗
Meaning
To make great efforts to achieve or obtain something.
Example
She strives to be the best student in her class.
她努力成为班里最好的学生。
A2 adjective /liːst/

Least

最少
Meaning
smallest in amount or degree; minimal
Example
This is the least expensive option available.
这是最便宜的可用选项。
B1 noun ˈsɪs.təmz

systems

系统
Meaning
A set of connected things or parts forming a complex whole.
Example
Effective systems improve productivity.
有效的系统提高了生产力。
A2 noun /keɪs/

case

案例 / 情况
Meaning
A particular situation, occurrence, or an instance of something; also a container or covering for something.
Example
In this case, we should wait for further instructions.
在这种情况下,我们应该等待进一步的指示。
C2 noun /ˌænəlˈdʒiːziə/

analgesia

镇痛
Meaning
The inability to feel pain while still conscious.
Example
The doctor induced analgesia before performing the procedure.
医生在进行手术前诱导了镇痛。
A2 noun /ˈprəʊɡræm/

program

程序
Meaning
a planned series of events or activities
Example
The program starts at 9 AM sharp.
程序在上午9点准时开始。
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。
C1 verb /θrɒb/

throb

跳动
Meaning
to beat or pulse strongly, often with pain
Example
His head began to throb after the long day.
他的一天结束后,头开始跳动。
B2 noun /kəˈmændər/

Commander

指挥官
Meaning
a person in authority over a military unit; leader of armed forces
Example
The commander ordered his troops to advance.
指挥官命令他的部队前进。
C1 noun /ˌsɛlf ɪnˈdʌldʒəns/

self-indulgence

自我纵容
Meaning
The act of allowing oneself to enjoy pleasures or desires excessively.
Example
His weekend of self-indulgence included eating sweets and watching movies nonstop.
他的自我纵容周末包括吃糖果和不停地看电影。
B2 noun /ˈwɒtʃ.mən/

Watchman

看守人
Meaning
a person employed to guard or watch over a building or area, especially at night
Example
The watchman patrols the factory every hour to ensure security.
看守人每小时巡逻工厂,确保安全。
C1 noun ˌprəʊ.baɪˈɒt.ɪk

probiotic

有益的细菌
Meaning
Live microorganisms that provide health benefits when consumed in adequate amounts.
Example
Yogurt is a natural source of probiotics that aid digestion.
酸奶是益生菌的天然来源,有助于消化。
A2 noun /ˈnɛtˌwɜrk/

network

网络
Meaning
A system of interconnected people, things, or computers.
Example
She built a strong professional network.
她建立了一个强大的职业网络。
B2 noun /ˈpɪlər/

pillar

支柱
Meaning
a strong vertical support or mainstay of a structure or system
Example
The ancient temple was supported by massive stone pillars.
古老的庙宇由巨大的石柱支撑。
B2 noun, verb /blæst/

blast

爆炸, 强烈撞击
Meaning
a strong gust of wind, an explosion, or a loud sound; to destroy or shatter by explosion
Example
The explosion sent a powerful blast through the building.
爆炸通过大楼发送了一股强劲的爆风。
B2 noun breɪn ˈtreɪ.nɪŋ

brain-training

大脑训练
Meaning
Mental exercises designed to improve cognitive functions, memory retention, and overall brain performance.
Example
Regular brain-training can improve memory retention.
定期的大脑训练可以提高记忆力。
B2 noun /fleɪm/

Flame

火焰
Meaning
a hot glowing body of ignited gas that is generated by something on fire
Example
The candle flame flickered gently in the evening breeze.
蜡烛的火焰在晚风中微微闪烁。
C2 noun /ˌfoʊ.mənˈteɪ.ʃən/

fomentation

煽动,激起
Meaning
The action of instigating or stirring up; also the application of warm substances to the body to ease pain.
Example
His speech led to the fomentation of violence in the region.
他的演讲导致了该地区暴力的激化。
C1 adjective /ˈrɪkɪti/

rickety

摇摇欲坠
Meaning
Poorly made and likely to collapse; shaky.
Example
They crossed a rickety wooden bridge over the river.
他们过了一座摇摇欲坠的木桥。
B2 verb /ˈtɛstəfaɪ/

testify

作证
Meaning
to make a statement or declaration under oath or to give evidence
Example
She was called to testify in court about the accident.
她被叫到法庭作证,关于那起事故。
C2 adjective /ˈdʒɒkənd/

jocund

愉快
Meaning
cheerful and lighthearted
Example
They walked together in a jocund mood after the celebration.
庆祝后,他们在愉快的心情下一起走着。
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。
B2 verb /buːm/

boom

轰鸣
Meaning
to make a loud deep sound; to grow or increase rapidly
Example
The thunder boomed across the sky.
雷声在天空中轰鸣。
C1 adjective /ˌaɪ.di.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

ideological

意识形态的
Meaning
Relating to or based on a system of ideas or beliefs.
Example
The two parties are divided by deep ideological differences.
这两个党派由于深刻的意识形态分歧而分裂。
B2 adjective /ˈspiːtʃləs/

speechless

无言
Meaning
Unable to speak because of shock, surprise, or strong emotion.
Example
She was speechless when she received the award.
她获得奖项时无言以对。
C1 adjective /ɡrəˈtjuːɪtəs/

gratuitous

不必要的
Meaning
Unnecessary, unwarranted, or given freely without reason or cause.
Example
The movie was criticized for its gratuitous violence.
电影因其不必要的暴力而受到批评
C1 noun /ɒpˈtɒmɪtrɪst/

optometrist

眼科验光师
Meaning
A healthcare professional who examines eyes and prescribes corrective lenses.
Example
The optometrist prescribed new glasses for her.
眼科验光师为她开了新的眼镜。
C2 noun /ˌfɔːrɔːrdɪˈneɪʃən/

foreordination

预定
Meaning
the act of determining something in advance; predestination
Example
The doctrine of foreordination suggests that events are fixed by divine will.
预定论教义认为,事件是由神的意志所决定的。
C2 noun /kənˌdʒiː.niˈæl.ə.t̬i/

congeniality

和蔼可亲
Meaning
The quality of being pleasant, friendly, and easy to talk to.
Example
His congeniality makes him popular among friends.
他的和蔼可亲使他在朋友中很受欢迎。
B2 noun /menˈtæləti/

Mentality

心态; 思维方式
Meaning
The characteristic attitude of mind or way of thinking of a person or group
Example
The team needs to develop a winning mentality to succeed.
团队需要发展一种胜利的心态才能成功。
B2 adjective ˌsɪm.əlˈteɪ.ni.əs

simultaneous

同时
Meaning
Occurring, operating, or done at the same time.
Example
Simultaneous crop failures affect global food supply.
同时的作物失败影响全球食品供应。
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。
A2 verb /plænt/

plant

种植
Meaning
to put seeds or plants in the ground; to place something firmly
Example
She planted roses in her garden.
她在她的花园里种植了玫瑰。
A2 adjective /ʃaɪ/

Shy

害羞的; 腼腆的
Meaning
nervous or timid in the company of other people
Example
The shy student rarely spoke up in class discussions.
害羞的学生很少在课堂讨论中发言。
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 adjective /ˈpɜːrmənənt/

Permanent

永久; 不可改变的
Meaning
lasting; unchanging; enduring
Example
The tattoo is a permanent mark on his skin.
纹身是他皮肤上永久的印记。
C1 noun /kwoʊ/

quo

现状
Meaning
The existing state of affairs or situation, often used in the phrase 'status quo'.
Example
He wanted to maintain the status quo at work.
他想保持工作中的现状。
C1 noun /ˈsɪstərn/

cistern

蓄水池
Meaning
A tank or container for storing water, usually for household use.
Example
The old house still had a cistern to collect rainwater.
这座老房子仍然有一个蓄水池来收集雨水。
B2 noun /ˈdreɪ.nɪdʒ/

drainage

排水
Meaning
the system or process by which water or other liquids are drained away
Example
Poor drainage caused flooding in the neighborhood.
糟糕的排水系统导致了邻里的洪水。
C1 noun /haɪˈeɪtəs/

hiatus

间歇
Meaning
A pause or break in continuity of a process or activity.
Example
The show returned after a long hiatus.
节目在长时间的间歇后重新开始。
A2 verb /klaɪm/

climb

Meaning
to go up using hands and feet; to ascend
Example
We decided to climb the mountain.
我们决定爬山。
C1 adverb /əˈraɪ/

awry

出错
Meaning
away from the expected or proper direction; wrong or amiss
Example
The plan went awry when the weather suddenly changed.
计划在天气突然变化时出了问题。
B2 noun /əˈfens/

Offence

罪行; 侵犯法规
Meaning
a breach of law or rule; an annoyance or resentment
Example
Stealing is a serious offence punishable by law.
盗窃是严重的罪行,依法可追究。
B2 noun /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərər/

manufacturer

制造商
Meaning
A person or company that makes goods in large quantities.
Example
The manufacturer produces cars for the global market.
制造商为全球市场生产汽车。
C2 noun /ˈtɪl.ər/

Tiller

农民
Meaning
a person who tills or cultivates land; a farmer
Example
The tiller worked hard in the fields every morning.
农民每天早晨在田野里辛勤工作。
C1 noun /ˈpɛdəstəl/

pedestal

基座 / 台座
Meaning
the base or support on which a statue or object stands
Example
The statue was placed on a marble pedestal.
雕像被放置在大理石基座上。
A2 noun /ˈtraɪ.sɪ.kəl/

Tricycle

三轮车
Meaning
a three-wheeled vehicle, especially one for children
Example
The child rode his tricycle in the park.
孩子在公园骑着三轮车。
C2 noun /ˌænɪˈmɒmɪtər/

anemometer

风速计
Meaning
An instrument used to measure the speed and direction of wind.
Example
The scientist used an anemometer to record the wind speed during the storm.
科学家使用风速计记录风速,在风暴期间。
C2 noun /ˌnɒn ˈsɛkwɪtər/

non sequitur

无关的评论
Meaning
a statement or conclusion that does not logically follow from the previous statement
Example
His comment about the weather was a complete non sequitur during the budget discussion.
他关于天气的评论在预算讨论中完全是无关的评论。
C1 adjective /ˈreɪ.kɪʃ/

Rakish

俏皮
Meaning
having a dashing, jaunty, or slightly disreputable quality or appearance
Example
He wore his hat at a rakish angle that gave him a charming appearance.
他戴着一顶俏皮的帽子,给人一种迷人的感觉。
A2 adjective /ˈsʌðərn/

southern

南方的
Meaning
located in or facing the south; southern regions
Example
She moved to a southern city for work.
她为了工作搬到了一个南方城市。
B2 adjective /ˈθɔːtˌproʊvɪkɪŋ/

thought-provoking

引人深思
Meaning
stimulating careful consideration or thought
Example
The movie was deeply thought-provoking and left a lasting impression.
这部电影深刻地引人深思,并留下了深远的印象。
B2 noun /ˌspeʃiˈælɪti/

Speciality

专长
Meaning
a particular area of activity or interest that someone focuses on; expertise in a specific field
Example
His speciality is Italian cuisine.
他的专长是意大利菜肴。
C2 noun /ˌdaɪəˈlɛktɪk/

dialectic

Meaning
A method of argument or reasoning by dialogue, especially as a means of investigating truth.
Example
The philosopher used dialectic to challenge his students' assumptions.
B1 noun ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ

disadvantage

劣势
Meaning
An unfavorable circumstance or condition that reduces the chances of success or effectiveness.
Example
Urdu's dominance placed Bengalis at a disadvantage.
乌尔都语的主导地位使孟加拉人处于不利地位。
C2 adjective /ˈmæn.laɪk/

manlike

男性化
Meaning
Having qualities or characteristics traditionally associated with a man; manly.
Example
His manlike courage impressed everyone in the village.
他的男性化勇气给村里的人们留下了深刻的印象。
C1 adjective ˈklaɪ.mət rɪˈzɪl.i.ənt

climate-resilient

气候适应性强
Meaning
Able to cope with the adverse effects of climate change; sustainable and adaptable.
Example
Climate-resilient crops can survive extreme weather conditions.
气候适应性强的作物能够在极端天气条件下生存。
C2 verb /ˈæd.ʌm.breɪt/

adumbrate

预示
Meaning
to foreshadow or suggest something in an unclear or indirect way
Example
The report adumbrates future economic challenges.
报告预示着未来的经济挑战。
C2 adjective /ɪˈfiːt/

effete

虚弱
Meaning
Lacking vitality, strength, or effectiveness; weak and overrefined.
Example
The empire became effete after centuries of indulgence.
帝国在几个世纪的纵容之后变得虚弱。
A2 noun/verb /ˈɛɡzɪt/

exit

出口
Meaning
A way out of a place; the act of leaving.
Example
He quickly found the nearest exit during the fire drill.
他在火灾演习中迅速找到了最近的出口。
C1 noun ˈmiːdiə ˈdɒmɪnəns

media dominance

媒体主导地位
Meaning
The control and powerful influence that media has over communication and information distribution in society.
Example
The internet has enhanced media dominance globally.
互联网增强了全球媒体主导地位。
B2 noun /ˈmɪs.tʃɪf/

Mischief

恶作剧
Meaning
Playful behavior that causes minor trouble or annoyance but is not meant to cause serious harm
Example
The children were full of mischief during the summer holidays.
孩子们在暑假期间充满了恶作剧。
C1 noun ˌvɜː.səˈtɪl.ɪ.ti

versatility

多功能性
Meaning
Ability to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities; having many different skills.
Example
His versatility made him successful in multiple fields.
他的多功能性使他在多个领域取得成功。
B2 adjective /ˈɒp.tɪ.məl/

optimal

最优,最适合的
Meaning
Best or most favorable; the most effective under particular conditions.
Example
The optimal temperature for plant growth is around 25°C.
植物生长的最优温度大约是25°C。
C1 adjective /ˈkɔːʃənˌɛri/

cautionary

警示性的
Meaning
serving as a warning; intended to prevent problems or mistakes by giving advice or examples
Example
The report offers a cautionary message about unchecked spending.
该报告对失控的支出发出了警示性的信息。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkwaɪ.ət/

Unquiet

不安的; 焦虑的; 激动的
Meaning
restless; unable to remain still or quiet; anxious or troubled
Example
She spent an unquiet night worrying about the exam results.
她度过了一个不安的夜晚,担心考试结果。
B2 noun /ˈæktɪˌvɪzəm/

activism

行动主义
Meaning
The policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change.
Example
Her environmental activism inspired many young people to take action.
她的环保行动主义激励了许多年轻人采取行动。
C2 noun /ˈbɒmbæst/

bombast

夸张的语言
Meaning
speech or writing that is overly pompous and inflated
Example
His campaign speech was full of bombast but lacked real substance.
他的竞选演讲充满了浮夸的言辞,但缺乏真正的实质内容。
C1 noun /ˌsɑːrdʒənt ˈmeɪdʒər/

sergeant-major

军士长
Meaning
A senior non-commissioned officer in the army responsible for discipline and administration within a unit.
Example
The sergeant-major inspected the troops before the parade.
军士长在游行前检查了部队。
C2 noun /bəˈnæləti/

banality

平凡
Meaning
The condition of being unoriginal, boring, or obvious; trite remark or quality.
Example
The speech was criticized for its banality and lack of originality.
这篇演讲因其平凡和缺乏原创性而受到批评。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈsuːtəbl/

Unsuitable

不适合; 不合适
Meaning
not fitting or appropriate for a particular purpose or situation
Example
This formal dress is unsuitable for a casual beach party.
这件正式的衣服不适合参加随意的海滩派对。
B2 adjective /ˌʌnɪnˈtenʃənəl/

Unintentional

非故意的;意外的
Meaning
not done on purpose; accidental
Example
The damage to the car was unintentional.
车的损坏是非故意的。
C1 adjective /rɪˈpʌl.sɪv/

Repulsive

令人反感的; 令人厌恶的; 引起强烈反感的
Meaning
extremely unpleasant; causing strong dislike or disgust
Example
The smell of rotten eggs was absolutely repulsive.
腐烂鸡蛋的气味完全令人反感。
B1 verb /əˈmeɪz/

amaze

使惊叹
Meaning
to fill someone with great surprise or wonder
Example
The magician’s final trick amazed the audience.
魔术师的最后一个把戏使观众惊叹。
C2 noun /ˈpæntəˌskoʊp/

pantoscope

提供广泛或全景视图的光学仪器
Meaning
An optical instrument that provides a wide or panoramic view.
Example
The scientist used a pantoscope to observe the entire horizon.
科学家使用全景镜观察整个地平线。
B2 noun ɑːmd ˈkɒn.flɪkt

armed conflict

武装冲突
Meaning
A contest of armed forces; warfare between opposing military forces.
Example
Armed conflict resulted in widespread devastation.
武装冲突导致了广泛的破坏。
A2 noun /ˈwʌndər/

wonder

奇迹
Meaning
a feeling of amazement and admiration, caused by something beautiful, remarkable, or unfamiliar
Example
The view from the mountain was a true wonder.
从山顶看到的景色真是一个奇迹。
C1 noun /ˈpɛntəɡən/

pentagon

Meaning
A plane figure with five straight sides and five angles; also refers to the US Department of Defense building.
Example
The Pentagon is one of the most iconic government buildings in the United States.