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B2 noun /ˈpɑː.tər/

Potter

陶艺师
Meaning
a person who makes pottery
Example
The potter shaped clay on the spinning wheel.
陶艺师在旋转的轮子上塑造了泥土。
C1 noun ˌhaɪ.drəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl ˈsaɪ.kəl

hydrological cycle

水文循环
Meaning
The cycle of processes by which water circulates between the earth's oceans, atmosphere, and land.
Example
The hydrological cycle ensures continuous water movement in nature.
水文循环确保自然界中水的持续流动。
C2 noun ˌhiː.məˈfɪl.i.ə

hemophilia

血友病
Meaning
A medical condition in which the ability of the blood to clot is severely reduced, causing the sufferer to bleed severely from even a slight injury.
Example
Hemophilia treatment benefits from genetic editing.
血友病治疗受益于基因编辑。
A1 numeral /fɔːr/

four

四
Meaning
The number equivalent to the sum of two and two; one more than three.
Example
She has four books on her desk.
她的桌子上有四本书。
B2 noun /dɪsˈrʌp.ʃən/

disruption

中断
Meaning
Barrier or interruption, sudden disturbance in any process or service.
Example
The road construction caused major disruption in traffic flow.
道路建设导致交通流量的大规模中断。
B2 noun ˈɡrævɪti

gravity

重力
Meaning
The force that attracts a body toward the center of the earth, or toward any other physical body having mass.
Example
Gravity pulls objects towards the Earth's surface.
重力将物体吸引到地球表面。
B2 noun ˈæk.tɪv rɪˈkɔːl

Active recall

积极回忆
Meaning
A learning technique that involves actively trying to retrieve information from memory rather than passively reviewing material.
Example
Active recall improves long-term memory and retention.
积极回忆改善长期记忆和保持能力。
C1 adjective /ˌeɪˈtɪpɪkəl/

atypical

非典型
Meaning
not representative of a type, group, or class; unusual or abnormal
Example
The doctor said it was an atypical case of the disease.
医生说这是一个非典型的病例。
C2 noun /ˈspuːnərɪzəm/

spoonerism

斯普内里兹姆
Meaning
A verbal error in which the initial sounds of words are swapped to create a humorous effect.
Example
He made a spoonerism by saying 'queer old dean' instead of 'dear old queen'.
他通过说'古怪的老院长'代替'亲爱的老皇后'来做了一个斯普内里兹姆。
C2 noun /ɪˈmɛtɪk/

emetic

呕吐药
Meaning
a substance that causes vomiting
Example
The doctor administered an emetic to remove the poison.
医生给病人使用了呕吐药以清除毒素。
B2 verb /skwiːz/

squeeze

挤压
Meaning
to press something firmly, especially from all sides in order to extract or compress it
Example
She squeezed the toothpaste to get the last bit.
她挤压牙膏管，想把最后一点挤出来。
B2 adjective ˌɒp.ərˈeɪ.ʃən.əl

operational

操作的
Meaning
In working order; ready for use.
Example
The space project will be operational by 2025.
太空项目将在2025年投入使用。
C1 adjective /ˌmel.ənˈkɒl.ɪk/

Melancholic

悲伤和沉思；感受或表达悲伤
Meaning
sad and thoughtful; feeling or expressing sadness
Example
The melancholic music made everyone feel sad.
忧郁的音乐让每个人都感到悲伤。
A2 adjective /ˈleɪtɪst/

latest

最新的
Meaning
most recent in time; newest available
Example
She shared the latest updates with the team.
她与团队分享了最新的更新。
B2 verb /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/

discharge

出院
Meaning
to release or dismiss from duty; to emit or give off
Example
The hospital will discharge the patient tomorrow.
医院明天将出院病人。
C1 noun ˈiːkəʊˌsɪstəm ˈsɜːvɪsɪz

ecosystem services

生态系统服务
Meaning
The benefits people obtain from ecosystems.
Example
Forests provide valuable ecosystem services, such as purifying air and water.
森林提供有价值的生态系统服务，如空气和水的净化。
A1 verb /ɡet/

get

获得
Meaning
to obtain, receive, or acquire something
Example
I need to get some milk from the store.
我需要从商店拿些牛奶。
A2 noun /ˈləʊɡəʊ/

logo

Meaning
a symbol or other small design adopted by an organization to identify its products, uniform, vehicles, etc.
Example
The company's logo was redesigned to reflect its new image.
B2 noun /feɪt/

Fate

命运
Meaning
the development of events beyond a person's control, regarded as determined by a supernatural power
Example
Many people believe that fate determines the course of their lives.
许多人相信命运决定了他们生活的轨迹。
B2 verb /ʃɛd/

shed

掉落
Meaning
to let something fall off naturally, such as leaves, hair, or tears
Example
Trees shed their leaves in autumn.
树木在秋天落叶。
B1 noun /ˈlɪk.wɪd/

Liquid

液体
Meaning
a substance that flows freely but is of constant volume, having a consistency like that of water or oil
Example
Water is a liquid at room temperature.
水在常温下是液体。
C1 noun /ˈsɑːri/

Saree

纱丽
Meaning
a garment consisting of a length of cotton or silk elaborately draped around the body, traditionally worn by women from South Asia
Example
She looked elegant in her red silk saree at the festival.
她在节日上穿着红色丝绸纱丽看起来非常优雅。
C1 adjective /ˈhɔːltɪŋ/

halting

犹豫不决
Meaning
slow and hesitant, especially due to lack of confidence
Example
She gave a halting reply during the interview.
她在面试中给出了迟疑的回答。
A2 verb /kaʊnt/

count

计数
Meaning
to determine the total number of something
Example
She carefully counted the money on the table.
她小心翼翼地数着桌子上的钱。
C2 verb /ˈsɜːrkəmskraɪb/

circumscribe

限制
Meaning
to limit or restrict something within boundaries
Example
The rules circumscribe the powers of the committee.
规则限定了委员会的权力。
C2 noun /ˈɑːm.lət/

Armlet

臂环
Meaning
a band worn around the upper arm as an ornament
Example
The traditional dancer wore golden armlets that gleamed in the spotlight.
传统舞者佩戴着金色的臂环，在聚光灯下闪闪发光。
C1 noun /ˌjuːθəˈneɪʒə/

euthanasia

安乐死
Meaning
The practice of intentionally ending a life to relieve pain and suffering.
Example
The debate about euthanasia raises difficult ethical questions.
关于安乐死的辩论提出了困难的伦理问题。
C1 adjective /ˈheɪt.fəl/

Hateful

可憎的
Meaning
causing or deserving hatred; extremely unpleasant or offensive
Example
His hateful comments hurt everyone's feelings.
他那些充满仇恨的评论伤害了每个人的感情。
A2 adjective /ˈprɒpər/

proper

适当的
Meaning
conforming to accepted standards of behavior or morality
Example
He made sure to wear proper attire for the interview.
他确保为面试穿上了适当的服装。
A2 noun /weɪt/

weight

重量
Meaning
a measure of how heavy something is
Example
The weight of the package was 10 kilograms.
包裹的重量是10公斤。
C2 adjective /ɡlɪb/

glib

表面上的但不真诚的
Meaning
speaking easily but without sincerity or depth
Example
The politician gave a glib answer to a serious question.
政治家对一个严肃的问题给出了表面上的回答。
C2 adjective /ˈkɑːrpɪŋ/

carping

抱怨
Meaning
continually complaining or finding fault in a petty way
Example
His carping attitude makes teamwork difficult.
他的抱怨态度使团队合作变得困难。
B1 adverb /bɪˈniːθ/

Beneath

下面; 底下
Meaning
under; below; underneath
Example
The treasure lies beneath the old tree.
宝藏埋在古老的树下。
B2 noun /ˈpesɪˌmɪzəm/

pessimism

悲观主义
Meaning
A tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe the worst will happen.
Example
Her constant pessimism made it hard to stay optimistic.
她的悲观主义让保持乐观变得很困难。
C2 noun /əˈblɪkwɪti/

obliquity

歪曲
Meaning
Deviation from moral or usual conduct; indirectness or lack of straightforwardness.
Example
The politician was criticized for the obliquity of his answers.
那位政治家因其回答的歪曲性而受到批评。
A1 noun /biːtʃ/

beach

沙滩
Meaning
An area of sand or small stones beside the sea or a lake.
Example
They spent the day relaxing on the beach.
他们在沙滩上度过了一整天，放松自己。
C2 noun /ˈkrɪptəɡræm/

cryptogram

秘密代码
Meaning
a text written in code or cipher
Example
The detective solved the cryptogram hidden in the letter.
侦探解开了信中隐藏的密码图。
C2 noun /ˈræŋɡlər/

wrangler

牧牛人
Meaning
a person who argues noisily; or someone who takes care of livestock on a ranch
Example
The cowboy worked as a wrangler on the ranch.
牛仔在牧场作为牧牛人工作。
B2 noun /ˈʌpˌkiːp/

up-keep

维护
Meaning
The process or cost of maintaining something in good condition.
Example
The upkeep of the old house is very expensive.
老房子的维护非常昂贵。
C1 adjective /ˈdɪs.ə.plɪ.ner.i/

Disciplinary

纪律的
Meaning
relating to discipline; intended to correct behavior
Example
The company took disciplinary action against the employee.
公司对员工采取了纪律处分措施。
C2 noun ˈpær.ə.ɡən

paragon

典范
Meaning
A person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality; a model of excellence.
Example
Neom is a paragon of sustainable urban design.
Neom 是可持续城市设计的典范。
B2 noun /ˈɡæl.ək.si/

Galaxy

银河系
Meaning
a system of millions or billions of stars, together with gas and dust, held together by gravitational attraction
Example
The Milky Way is the galaxy that contains our solar system and Earth.
银河系是包含我们太阳系和地球的星系。
C2 verb /ɪˈfɛktʃueɪt/

effectuate

实施
Meaning
to put into force or cause to happen; to bring about
Example
The manager effectuated the changes to improve efficiency.
经理为了提高效率，实施了这些变更。
C1 noun rɪˈdʒɛn.ər.ə.tɪv ˈfɑːr.mɪŋ

regenerative farming

再生农业
Meaning
Agricultural practices that improve soil health and biodiversity.
Example
Regenerative farming improves soil fertility and biodiversity.
再生农业提高土壤肥力和生物多样性。
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。
C2 noun /lɪˈbrɛtoʊ/

libretto

歌剧本
Meaning
The text of an opera or other long vocal work.
Example
She studied the libretto before attending the opera performance.
她在参加歌剧表演之前学习了歌剧本。
B2 adjective ˈɡraʊndˌbreɪ.kɪŋ

groundbreaking

开创性
Meaning
Introducing new ideas or methods; innovative or pioneering.
Example
Groundbreaking advancements redefine innovation.
开创性进展重新定义创新。
C1 verb /ˌdɪsɪmˈbɑːrk/

disembark

下船/下飞机
Meaning
To leave a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.
Example
The passengers disembarked from the plane after landing.
乘客在着陆后从飞机上下来。
C1 noun ɪˈveɪ.ʒən

evasion

逃避
Meaning
The practice of avoiding or escaping from something, especially responsibility or duty.
Example
His evasion of responsibilities frustrated his colleagues.
他逃避责任的行为使同事们感到沮丧。
A1 noun /roʊd/

road

道路
Meaning
a wide way leading from one place to another
Example
We drove along the road to the village.
我们沿着这条路开车去村庄。
B2 noun /ˌaʊtˈsaɪdə(r)/

outsider

局外人
Meaning
a person who is not accepted as a member of a particular group or community
Example
As a new student, she often felt like an outsider at school.
作为新生，她常常觉得自己在学校是个局外人。
C2 adjective /ˈæsɪnaɪn/

asinine

愚蠢的
Meaning
Extremely foolish or stupid.
Example
It was an asinine idea to drive into the storm without checking the weather.
在没有检查天气的情况下开车进入暴风雨是一个愚蠢的主意。
B1 adjective kənˈsɪs.tənt

consistent

一致的
Meaning
Acting or done in the same way over time, especially so as to be fair or accurate.
Example
Consistent performance leads to success.
持续的表现导致成功。
C2 noun /mɪˈsɑːdʒɪnɪst/

misogynist

厌女症者
Meaning
A person who dislikes, despises, or is strongly prejudiced against women.
Example
Many condemned his speech as the words of a misogynist.
许多人谴责他的演讲是厌女症者的言论。
C2 adjective /haɪˈbɜːrnəl/

hibernal

Meaning
Relating to or occurring in winter.
Example
The hibernal season is often harsh in the mountains.
B1 noun ˈvɪktəri

victory

胜利
Meaning
The act of defeating an enemy or opponent in a battle, game, or other competition.
Example
The victory of Bangladesh on December 16 is a moment of pride.
孟加拉国在12月16日的胜利是骄傲的时刻。
B2 adjective /esˈθet.ɪk/

Aesthetic

审美的
Meaning
Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.
Example
Good aesthetic design enhances product appeal.
良好的审美设计提升产品吸引力。
C2 verb /ɪɡˈzʌlt/

exult

欢呼
Meaning
to show or feel great joy, often as a result of success
Example
The fans exulted after their team won the championship.
球迷们在他们的球队赢得冠军后欢呼雀跃。
B2 verb /ˈpɒndər/

ponder

深思
Meaning
to think about something carefully
Example
She pondered over the meaning of the poem.
她沉思着诗歌的含义。
C1 noun /ˈbɔɪənsi/ or /ˈbuːjənsi/

buoyancy

浮力, 快乐
Meaning
The ability to float in a liquid; cheerfulness and optimism.
Example
Her natural buoyancy lifted the mood of the group.
她自然的快乐提升了小组的氛围。
C1 verb /ˈstɪp.jʊ.leɪt/

stipulate

规定
Meaning
to demand or specify a condition in an agreement or contract
Example
The contract stipulates that payment must be made within 30 days.
合同规定付款必须在30天内完成。
C1 noun /rɪˌsɛptɪˈvɪti/

receptivity

接受能力
Meaning
The ability or willingness to receive something, especially signals or stimuli.
Example
Her receptivity to new ideas helped improve the project.
她对新思想的接受能力帮助改善了项目。
C2 verb /trænˈspoʊz/

transpose

变换
Meaning
to change the order or position of something
Example
The editor transposed two paragraphs in the article.
编辑在文章中交换了两个段落。
C1 adjective /nɑːkˈtɜr.nəl/

Nocturnal

夜行性
Meaning
active at night; happening during the night
Example
Owls are nocturnal animals that hunt at night.
猫头鹰是夜间活动的动物，在晚上捕猎。
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 /əˈmjuːzmənt/

Amusement

娱乐; 快乐; 娱乐活动
Meaning
the state or experience of finding something funny; entertainment or recreational activities
Example
The children's laughter showed their amusement at the clown's performance.
孩子们的笑声展示了他们对小丑表演的娱乐。
C1 noun səˈfɪʃənsi

sufficiency

充足性
Meaning
The condition of being adequate or enough; adequacy.
Example
The sufficiency of food supply is critical for survival.
食品供应的充足性对于生存至关重要。
C1 noun /ˈklɛmənsi/

clemency

宽恕
Meaning
mercy, leniency, or forgiveness shown towards someone
Example
The judge showed clemency and reduced his sentence.
法官表现出宽恕，减少了他的判决。
C2 noun /kəmˈpleɪsəns/

complacence

Meaning
a feeling of quiet pleasure or self-satisfaction, often without awareness of potential danger
Example
His complacence prevented him from noticing the risks.
B2 noun ɪnˈdʒʌstɪs

injustice

不公正
Meaning
Lack of fairness or justice; the practice of being unjust or unfair.
Example
The story portrays the injustices faced by the common people.
故事描绘了普通人面临的不公正。
C2 noun /ɪmˈpjuːnɪti/

impunity

Meaning
freedom from punishment or harmful consequences for an action
Example
The dictator ruled with impunity, ignoring international laws.
A2 adjective /ˈfæstɪst/

fastest

最快的
Meaning
moving or capable of moving at the highest speed
Example
Usain Bolt is the fastest runner in the world.
尤塞恩·博尔特是世界上跑得最快的运动员。
A1 verb /θæŋk/

Thank

感谢
Meaning
to express gratitude or appreciation to someone
Example
She thanked her teacher for the extra help.
她感谢她的老师的额外帮助。
C1 noun /ˈken.əl/

Kennel

狗舍; 养犬或寄养犬的场所
Meaning
a small shelter for a dog; an establishment for the breeding or boarding of dogs
Example
The dog slept comfortably in his wooden kennel in the backyard.
狗狗在后院的木狗舍里舒适地睡着了。
B2 noun /stəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Stability

稳定性
Meaning
the state of being stable; firmness; steadiness
Example
Political stability is essential for economic growth.
政治稳定对经济增长至关重要。
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。
C1 noun /ɡlɔːs/

Gloss

一层光亮或光滑的表面; 唇部光泽
Meaning
a shiny or lustrous surface finish; a superficially attractive appearance; lip gloss
Example
She applied a clear gloss to her lips to give them a shiny, healthy appearance.
她在嘴唇上涂上透明光泽，让它们看起来光亮健康。
B2 noun /ˈɡælən/

gallon

加仑
Meaning
a unit of measurement for liquid capacity, equal to 4 quarts or approximately 3.8 liters
Example
He bought a gallon of milk.
他买了一加仑牛奶。
C2 noun /dʒuːt liːf/

Jute leaf

黄麻叶
Meaning
the edible leaves of the jute plant, commonly eaten as a leafy green vegetable
Example
Jute leaf is rich in vitamins and minerals and is often cooked with lentils in Bengali cuisine.
黄麻叶富含维生素和矿物质，常在孟加拉美食中与扁豆一起煮。
B2 noun /ˈbɪʃəp/

bishop

主教
Meaning
a senior member of the Christian clergy, usually in charge of a diocese and empowered to confer holy orders.
Example
The bishop delivered a powerful sermon during Sunday service.
主教在星期天的礼拜中做了一个有力的布道。
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。
B2 noun /ˈfɜː.tɪ.laɪ.zər/

fertilizer

肥料
Meaning
a substance added to soil to make plants grow more successfully
Example
Farmers use fertilizer to increase crop production.
农民使用肥料来提高作物产量。
C1 noun /ˈstɒpɪdʒ/

stoppage

停顿; 停止
Meaning
The act of stopping or ceasing; a halt in operation or activity
Example
The sudden stoppage of the train caused delays for all passengers.
火车的突然停运导致所有乘客延误。
C1 noun /naɪˈiːvteɪ/

naivete

Meaning
The quality of being naive; lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment.
Example
His naivete made him an easy target for manipulation.
C2 adjective /sʌbˈdʒeɪsənt/

subjacent

下层的
Meaning
lying immediately beneath; underlying
Example
The geological survey revealed subjacent layers of rock.
地质调查揭示了下层的岩层。
C2 adjective /ˈpeɪli/

paly

条纹的
Meaning
striped with different colors, usually used in heraldry
Example
The knight’s shield was decorated with paly stripes of red and gold.
骑士的盾牌上装饰着红色和金色的条纹。
B2 noun /ˌrɛvəˈleɪʃən/

revelation

启示
Meaning
A surprising and previously unknown fact, especially one made known in a dramatic way.
Example
The book was full of shocking revelations about the politician.
这本书充满了对政治家的震惊启示。
C2 noun /ˈɔːriˌoʊl/

aureole

光环
Meaning
A halo or radiance surrounding the head or body, often in religious art.
Example
The painting showed the saint with an aureole around his head.
这幅画展示了圣人头上方的光环。
B1 noun /weɪl/

Whale

鲸鱼
Meaning
a very large marine mammal with a streamlined hairless body, a horizontal tail fin, and a blowhole on top of the head for breathing
Example
The blue whale is the largest animal ever known to have lived on Earth.
蓝鲸是地球上已知最大的动物。
B1 verb pres

press

按压. 按。
Meaning
Exert force on (someone or something), typically with one's finger or hand, in order to move them away from oneself.
Example
Press firmly to operate the machine.
按压以操作机器。
C2 verb /həˈræŋ/

harangue

进行冗长而愤怒的演讲
Meaning
to deliver a long, passionate, and often angry speech
Example
The politician harangued the crowd for over an hour.
政治家对人群进行了超过一小时的演讲。
A1 noun /ˈɡɜːrlfrɛnd/

girlfriend

女朋友
Meaning
A woman or girl with whom someone is romantically or emotionally involved.
Example
He introduced his girlfriend to his family.
他把女朋友介绍给了家人。
B2 noun /ˈpɑːrtɪkəl/

particle

粒子
Meaning
a very small piece or amount of something
Example
Dust particles floated in the air near the window.
尘土粒子在靠近窗户的空气中飘浮。
C1 adjective /ˈskænti/

Scanty

尺寸或数量小；不足；勉强足够
Meaning
small in size or amount; insufficient; barely adequate
Example
The refugee camp had scanty food supplies.
难民营的食物供应非常少。
B1 noun /ˌæv.əˈkɑː.doʊ/

Avocado

牛油果
Meaning
a green pear-shaped fruit with creamy flesh and high fat content, often used in healthy diets
Example
Avocado is rich in healthy fats and is popular in salads and toast.
牛油果富含健康脂肪，在沙拉和吐司中很受欢迎。
C2 verb /kənˈvʌls/

convulse

剧烈震动; 经历突然的不自主收缩
Meaning
to shake violently; to suffer sudden involuntary contractions
Example
The patient convulsed during the seizure.
患者在发作时抽搐。
C1 noun /ˈpɒp.i siːdz/

Poppy Seeds

罂粟种子
Meaning
tiny round seeds from the poppy plant used as a spice or garnish in cooking
Example
Poppy seeds are sprinkled on top of breads and used in Bengali curries.
罂粟种子撒在面包上，并用于孟加拉咖喱中。
C2 adjective /ˈkɒndaɪn/

condign

应得的
Meaning
deserved, appropriate, and fitting (especially punishment)
Example
The criminal received condign punishment for his crimes.
罪犯因其罪行受到了应得的惩罚。
C2 noun ˈvaɪ.və ˈvəʊs

viva voce

口试
Meaning
An oral examination, typically for an academic qualification.
Example
Viva Voce tests communication skills.
Viva Voce 考试评估沟通技巧。
C1 verb /ɪmˈpɑːrt/

impart

传授
Meaning
to make information known; to bestow or communicate
Example
The teacher imparted valuable knowledge to her students.
老师将宝贵的知识传授给她的学生。
B1 noun /rɪˈwɔːd/

reward

奖励
Meaning
something given in recognition of service, effort, or achievement
Example
He received a reward for returning the lost wallet.
他因归还丢失的钱包而获得奖励。
A1 adverb /əˈɡoʊ/

ago

以前
Meaning
Used to indicate how long before the present something happened.
Example
I met her two years ago.
我在两年前见过她。
C2 verb /əˈɡlɒməˌreɪt/

agglomerate

聚集
Meaning
To collect or form into a mass or group.
Example
The dust particles began to agglomerate into larger clusters.
尘粒开始聚集成更大的团块。
B1 noun /ˈsɛrəˌmoʊni/

ceremony

Meaning
A formal event or occasion, often with rituals and traditions.
Example
The graduation ceremony was held in the university hall.
B2 noun /ˈmɪsaɪl/ or /ˈmɪsəl/

missile

导弹
Meaning
a weapon that is self-propelled and directed toward a target
Example
The army launched a missile towards the enemy base.
军队向敌军基地发射了一枚导弹。
C1 verb ˌkəʊ.əˈles

coalesce

合并
Meaning
Come together and form one mass or whole; unite to form one organization or group.
Example
The different theories coalesced into one unified idea.
不同的理论合并成一个统一的观点。
C2 verb /ˈɔːltərˌkeɪt/

altercate

争论
Meaning
to argue or dispute angrily or noisily
Example
The neighbors began to altercate over the boundary wall.
邻居们开始争论边界墙。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈkɒŋɡruəs/

incongruous

不一致
Meaning
Not fitting in with or suitable for the surroundings.
Example
His jokes were incongruous during the serious meeting.
他的笑话在严肃的会议中显得不一致。
B2 adjective /ˈprɒmɪnənt/

prominent

显著的
Meaning
Important, famous, or easily noticeable.
Example
He is a prominent leader in the community.
他是社区中的一个杰出领导者。
B2 adverb /ˈden.sli/

densely

密集地
Meaning
In a closely compacted or crowded manner.
Example
The area is densely covered with trees.
这个区域密集地覆盖着树木。
A2 noun /dɪˈzæs.tər/

Disaster

灾难
Meaning
a sudden event causing great damage or loss of life; a complete failure
Example
The earthquake was a natural disaster that affected thousands of families.
地震是一次自然灾难，影响了成千上万的家庭。
A2 verb /der/

dare

敢
Meaning
to have courage to do something; to challenge someone
Example
I dare you to jump into the pool.
我敢挑战你跳入泳池。
B2 adjective /dɪˈfensɪv/

Defensive

防御性
Meaning
used or intended to defend or protect; showing a tendency to react in an angry or hurt way when criticized
Example
He became defensive when criticized about his work.
当他因为工作受到批评时，他变得防御性很强。
C2 noun /prəˈlɪksɪti/

prolixity

冗长
Meaning
the quality of being tediously wordy and long
Example
The book’s prolixity made it difficult to read in one sitting.
这本书的冗长使得在一次阅读中读完变得困难。
B1 adjective /ˈkɒn.stənt/

Constant

恒定的; 不变的; 稳定的
Meaning
occurring continuously over a period of time; unchanging; steady
Example
The machine runs at a constant speed.
机器以恒定的速度运行。
C1 noun səbˈsɪs.təns

subsistence

生计
Meaning
The action or fact of maintaining or supporting oneself at a minimum level.
Example
Many farmers depend on subsistence agriculture.
许多农民依靠自给农业谋生。
C1 adjective /ˌpæθəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/

pathological

病理的, 异常的
Meaning
Relating to disease; extreme or obsessive in a way that is abnormal.
Example
He has a pathological fear of failure.
他对失败有病理性的恐惧。
C1 noun /rɪˈpɑːzɪtɔːri/

repository

仓库
Meaning
a place where things are stored or kept for safekeeping
Example
The library serves as a repository of knowledge.
图书馆作为知识的仓库。
B2 noun /ˈmɪnərəl/

mineral

矿物
Meaning
a naturally occurring substance that is solid and inorganic, often used in industry or nutrition
Example
Calcium is an important mineral for strong bones.
钙是一种对强壮骨骼很重要的矿物。
B2 noun /lɪm/

limb

肢体
Meaning
an arm or leg of a person or animal; a large branch of a tree
Example
He broke a limb while climbing the tree.
他在爬树时摔断了一只肢体。
C2 verb /kənˈdʒiːl/

congeal

凝固
Meaning
to become thick or solid, especially from cooling
Example
The soup began to congeal after being left on the table.
汤开始在桌子上放置后变稠。