C2 verb /ˌpriːɪɡˈzɪst/

preexist

提前存在

Meaning

to exist beforehand or before something else

Example

These customs preexist the arrival of modern technology.

这些习俗早于现代技术的到来而存在。

B1 verb /prəˈmoʊt/

promote

推广

Meaning

to help something develop or increase; to advance someone to a higher position

Example

The company promotes environmental awareness.

公司推广环保意识。

C1 adjective /səbˈsɜːviənt/

subservient

Meaning

prepared to obey others unquestioningly; less important than something else

Example

She was too subservient to challenge his decision.

A1 adjective /fʊl/

full

满

Meaning

Containing as much or as many as possible; complete.

Example

The glass is full of water.

杯子里满是水。

B2 noun /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/

establishment

机构

Meaning

An organization, business, or system; the act of setting something up.

Example

The restaurant is a new establishment in town.

餐厅是城市中新建立的机构。

B2 noun /ˌdʒen.əˈrɒs.ə.ti/

Generosity

慷慨

Meaning

the quality of being kind and generous; willingness to give money, help, kindness freely

Example

The billionaire's generosity was evident in his numerous charitable donations to hospitals.

亿万富翁的慷慨在他对医院的众多慈善捐赠中显而易见。

A1 noun /pɪɡ/

Pig

猪

Meaning

a domestic farm animal with a short curly tail and a flat nose

Example

The farmer fed the pig in the pen.

农民在圈子里喂猪。

C1 noun /əˈbændənmənt/

abandonment

遗弃

Meaning

the act of leaving someone or something behind completely; the state of being deserted

Example

The child suffered deep emotional pain because of abandonment.

由于被遗弃，这个孩子承受了深刻的情感痛苦。

B1 noun /ˈpʌn.ɪʃ.mənt/

Punishment

惩罚

Meaning

penalty given for doing something wrong or breaking a rule

Example

The student received punishment for cheating on the exam.

学生因作弊而受到了惩罚。

B2 noun /ˈbjʊəroʊ/

bureau

办事处/机构

Meaning

An office or agency that provides services or manages specific duties.

Example

The travel bureau helped them plan their vacation.

旅游局帮助他们规划假期。

C1 noun /rɪˈdʌn.dəns/

Redundance

冗余

Meaning

the state of being not or no longer needed or useful; superfluous repetition of information

Example

The document contained redundance that made it unnecessarily long.

该文档包含冗余内容，使其变得不必要地长。

A2 noun /ˈmɪr.ər/

Mirror

镜子

Meaning

a reflective surface that shows an image of whatever is in front of it

Example

She looked at herself in the mirror.

她看着镜子里的自己。

C1 verb /ɪkˈstɪŋ.ɡwɪʃ/

extinguish

熄灭

Meaning

to put out a fire, light, or to end something

Example

The firefighters managed to extinguish the blaze within an hour.

消防员在一个小时内成功扑灭了大火。

C2 noun/verb /læˈsuː/

lasso

套索

Meaning

a rope with a loop used to catch animals; to catch with such a rope

Example

The cowboy lassoed the horse quickly.

牛仔快速用拉索抓住了马。

C1 noun ˌvɛn.əˈreɪ.ʃən

veneration

崇敬

Meaning

Great respect; reverence; the action of regarding with great respect or reverence.

Example

Many cultures show veneration for their ancestors.

许多文化表现出对祖先的崇敬。

C1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈbɛrɪŋ/

overbearing

专横

Meaning

unpleasantly or arrogantly domineering

Example

His overbearing attitude made everyone uncomfortable.

他的专横态度让所有人都感到不舒服。

B2 noun ˈbænd.wɪdθ

bandwidth

带宽

Meaning

A range of frequencies within a given band, in particular that used for transmitting a signal; the maximum amount of data that can be transmitted in a fixed amount of time.

Example

Increasing bandwidth enhances internet speed.

增加带宽可以提升互联网速度。

B2 adjective /dɪm/

Dim

昏暗; 光线微弱; 微弱

Meaning

not bright; having little light; faint

Example

The room was dim with only a small candle for light.

房间昏暗，只有一只小蜡烛提供光线。

C1 adjective ˌkaʊntəprəˈdʌktɪv

counterproductive

适得其反

Meaning

Having the opposite of the desired effect; tending to hinder rather than help.

Example

Counterproductive activities often stem from dissatisfaction.

反生产力的活动通常来源于不满。

C1 adjective /ˌnjʊə.rəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

neurological

神经学的

Meaning

Relating to the anatomy, functions, and organic disorders of nerves and the nervous system.

Example

Meditation has positive neurological effects on mental health.

冥想对心理健康有积极的神经学影响。

B2 noun /æŋˈzaɪ.ə.ti/

anxiety

焦虑或不安

Meaning

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.

Example

Meditation helps reduce anxiety and stress.

冥想有助于减少焦虑和压力。

B2 adjective /ˈtrɒp.ɪ.kəl/

tropical

热带

Meaning

Relating to the tropics; characterized by hot and humid climate.

Example

The Amazon rainforest is home to many tropical species.

亚马逊雨林是许多热带物种的家园。

B2 adjective /kəmˈpæʃənət/

Compassionate

有同情心的; 富有同情心的

Meaning

feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others who are suffering

Example

The compassionate nurse took extra time to comfort the worried patients.

富有同情心的护士花时间安慰忧虑的病人。

A2 adjective /ˈnɪəˌbaɪ/

nearby

附近

Meaning

close to a particular place or person

Example

The nearest gas station is nearby.

最近的加油站就在附近。

B1 noun /ˈpɒlɪtɪks/

politics

政治

Meaning

activities related to the governance of a country or area, especially the debate between parties having power

Example

Politics often involves making difficult decisions.

政治通常涉及做出艰难的决策。

C2 noun /ˈeɪ.pi.ə.rɪst/

apiarist

养蜂人

Meaning

a person who keeps and tends bees for honey production

Example

The apiarist collected fresh honey from the hives.

养蜂人从蜂巢中收集了新鲜的蜂蜜。

C2 adjective /pərˈspɪkjuəs/

perspicuous

清晰

Meaning

Clearly expressed and easily understood; lucid.

Example

The teacher gave a perspicuous explanation of the theory.

老师给出了关于理论的清晰解释。

C1 verb /bloʊt/

bloat

膨胀

Meaning

to swell or cause to swell, often due to fluid or gas

Example

Eating too much junk food can bloat your stomach.

吃太多垃圾食品会让你的胃膨胀。

C1 adjective /ˈperɪʃəbəl/

Perishable

易腐的

Meaning

liable to decay quickly; short-lived

Example

Store perishable foods in the refrigerator.

将易腐食品存放在冰箱中。

A2 noun /ˈer.ər/

Error

错误; 失误

Meaning

a mistake; something done incorrectly or wrong

Example

The error in the calculation led to incorrect results.

计算中的错误导致了不正确的结果。

B2 adverb /ˈlaɪtli/

lightly

轻轻地

Meaning

gently or with little force or weight

Example

She touched the baby’s hand lightly.

她轻轻地触摸了宝宝的手。

B1 noun /kənˈvɛnʃən/

convention

会议

Meaning

a widely accepted way of behaving or doing something; a formal meeting

Example

The annual writers' convention was held in Dhaka.

年度作家大会在达卡举行。

B2 noun /pərˈsɪstəns/

persistence

坚持

Meaning

the quality of continuing steadily despite problems or difficulties

Example

His persistence finally paid off when he got the job.

他的坚持最终得到了回报，当他得到了那份工作。

C1 noun /kliːk/

clique

小圈子

Meaning

a small, exclusive group of people

Example

The students formed a clique that excluded others.

学生们组成了一个排外的小圈子。

C2 noun /niːp/

neap

低潮

Meaning

A tide just after the first or third quarters of the moon when the difference between high and low tide is least.

Example

During a neap tide, the water level change is minimal.

在低潮期间，水位变化最小。

C1 noun /ˈmaɪlɪdʒ/

mileage

油耗

Meaning

The distance traveled in miles, or the fuel efficiency of a vehicle.

Example

This car gives excellent mileage on highways.

这辆车在高速公路上的油耗表现优秀。

A2 noun ˈtem.pər.ə.tʃər

temperature

温度

Meaning

The degree or intensity of heat present in a substance or object.

Example

Rising temperatures affect agricultural output.

上升的温度影响农业生产。

B1 verb /preɪ/

pray

祈祷

Meaning

to speak to God or a deity; to hope earnestly

Example

Many people pray for peace in the world.

许多人祈祷世界的和平。

B1 adjective /ˈɡɪl.ti/

Guilty

有罪的

Meaning

having committed a crime or offense; feeling responsible for wrongdoing

Example

She felt guilty about lying to her parents.

她因为对父母撒谎而感到有罪。

C1 adjective /ˈtɛmpərəl/

temporal

世俗的，时间的

Meaning

Relating to worldly affairs or to time rather than spiritual matters.

Example

The monk gave up his temporal possessions to live a simple life.

僧侣放弃了他的世俗财产，选择过简单的生活。

B1 adjective /ˈtʃɪli/

chilly

寒冷

Meaning

uncomfortably or unpleasantly cold

Example

It was a chilly morning in December.

十二月的早晨很寒冷。

B2 adjective /dɪˈprɛst/

depressed

沮喪

Meaning

Feeling very sad and without hope; in a state of unhappiness.

Example

She felt depressed after losing her job.

失去工作後，她感到沮喪。

C1 verb /trænsˈɡrɛs/

transgress

Meaning

to go beyond the limits of a moral law, command, or boundary; to sin

Example

He apologized after realizing he had transgressed the community's rules.

C2 noun /jɔːr/

yore

过去

Meaning

Time long past; bygone days.

Example

Legends of yore still inspire people today.

过去的传说至今仍然激励着人们。

C1 noun /ˈbʊzəm/

bosom

胸部

Meaning

the human chest, especially a woman’s breast; also used metaphorically to refer to closeness or intimacy

Example

She kept the secret close to her bosom.

她把秘密藏在胸口。

B1 noun /ˈwɔːtərfɔːl/

Waterfall

Meaning

a cascade of water falling from a height, formed when a river or stream flows over a precipice or steep incline

Example

The magnificent waterfall attracts thousands of tourists every year.

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。

B2 verb /ˌriːprəˈdjuːs/

reproduce

再生产, 繁殖

Meaning

To make a copy of something; to generate offspring.

Example

Many animals reproduce rapidly in favorable conditions.

许多动物在有利的条件下快速繁殖。

B1 noun /ˈlɪsənər/

listener

听众

Meaning

a person who listens or pays attention to something, especially to a speaker or sound.

Example

She is a good listener who always understands others' problems.

她是一个很好的听众，总是理解他人的问题。

B2 noun /θɛft/

theft

偷竊

Meaning

the action or crime of stealing

Example

The theft of his wallet was reported to the police.

他的錢包被報告給警方。

B1 adjective /ˈlʌv.ɪŋ/

Loving

慈爱的; 关怀的; 表现出爱与温暖

Meaning

affectionate; caring; showing love and warmth

Example

She is a loving mother who cares deeply for her children.

她是一个慈爱的母亲，深深地关心着她的孩子们。

A2 noun /prɪns/

prince

王子

Meaning

a male member of a royal family, especially the son of a king or queen; a ruler of a principality

Example

The prince addressed the nation on his birthday.

王子在生日那天向全国发表了讲话。

C1 noun /ˈlʌləˌbaɪ/

lullaby

摇篮曲

Meaning

a soothing song sung to help a child fall asleep

Example

She sang a lullaby to her baby every night.

她每晚都会唱摇篮曲给她的宝宝听。

B2 noun ˈsiːzənəl ˈvedʒtəbəlz

seasonal vegetables

季节性蔬菜

Meaning

Vegetables that grow during specific seasons or times of the year

Example

Seasonal vegetables grow abundantly in winter.

季节性蔬菜在冬季大量生长。

B2 noun /kreɪn/

Crane

鹤

Meaning

a large tall bird with long legs and neck; a machine for lifting heavy objects

Example

The graceful crane stood motionless by the water's edge.

优雅的鹤静静地站在水边。

C1 verb /diːˈfjuːz/

defuse

Meaning

To make a situation less dangerous, tense, or explosive; to remove a fuse from a bomb.

Example

The negotiator helped defuse the tense situation.

C1 adjective /haɪˈdrɔːlɪk/

hydraulic

液压的

Meaning

operated by the pressure of liquid, especially water or oil

Example

The mechanic repaired the hydraulic system of the machine.

机械师修理了机器的液压系统。

B1 noun /ˈfɔːr.tʃən/

Fortune

运气; 财富; 命运

Meaning

chance or luck as an external, arbitrary force affecting human affairs; a large amount of money or assets

Example

He made his fortune by investing wisely in technology companies.

他通过明智地投资科技公司赚到了财富。

C1 verb /fɔːrˈɡoʊ/

forgo

放弃

Meaning

to decide not to do or have something

Example

She decided to forgo dessert to maintain her diet.

她决定放弃甜点以保持她的饮食。

B2 verb /ˌriːjuˈnaɪt/

reunite

重聚

Meaning

to bring together again after separation

Example

The family was reunited after many years.

这个家庭在许多年后重新团聚。

B1 verb /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/

establish

建立

Meaning

To set up, create, or bring into existence something on a firm basis.

Example

The company plans to establish a new office in Dhaka.

公司计划在达卡设立一个新办公室。

B1 noun/verb /hɪnt/

hint

提示

Meaning

a small piece of advice or suggestion; to suggest something indirectly

Example

She gave me a hint about the surprise party.

她给了我一个关于惊喜派对的提示。

C2 verb ˈɑːb.fə.skeɪt

obfuscate

使模糊，掩盖，混淆

Meaning

Render obscure, unclear, or unintelligible.

Example

Politicians often obfuscate facts to mislead people.

政客们经常使事实变得模糊，以误导人民。

C2 adjective /ˈkjʊərətɪv/

curative

治愈性

Meaning

Able to cure disease or restore health.

Example

The doctor prescribed a curative treatment for the illness.

医生为疾病开出了治愈性的治疗方案。

C2 noun /hɪˈdʒɛməni/ or /ˈhɛdʒəmoʊni/

hegemony

霸权

Meaning

leadership or dominance, especially by one state or group over others

Example

The empire maintained its hegemony over neighboring states.

帝国保持了对邻国的霸权。

B2 adjective /ʌnprəˈfɛʃ.ən.əl/

Unprofessional

不专业

Meaning

not conforming to the standards expected in a particular profession

Example

His unprofessional behavior led to his dismissal from the company.

他的不专业行为导致他被公司解雇。

C2 verb /dɪsˈkʌmfɪt/

discomfit

使不安

Meaning

to make someone feel uneasy, embarrassed, or confused

Example

The interviewer’s tough questions discomfited the candidate.

面试官的难题让候选人感到不安。

B2 noun /ˌɑːrkiˈɑːlədʒi/

archaeology

考古学

Meaning

the study of human history and prehistory through excavation and analysis of artifacts, monuments, and other physical remains

Example

She studied archaeology to learn about ancient civilizations.

她学习考古学以了解古代文明。

C2 noun /ˈbʊljən/

bullion

金或银的原料

Meaning

Gold or silver in bulk before being coined or made into jewelry.

Example

The bank stores gold bullion in its vaults.

银行将金条储存在它的保险库中。

C1 noun /ˈkɒn.vɔɪ/

convoy

车队

Meaning

a group of vehicles or ships traveling together, often for protection

Example

The military convoy moved through the desert at dawn.

军队车队黎明时穿越沙漠。

C1 adjective /ˈflʌstərd/

flustered

困惑

Meaning

in a state of confusion or agitation

Example

She appeared flustered after being asked so many questions.

她在被问了那么多问题后，看起来有些困惑。

C1 noun /nɪl/

Nil

零; 什么都没有

Meaning

nothing; zero; no amount

Example

His chances of winning were nil after the scandal.

在丑闻之后，他的获胜机会为零。

A1 noun /mɪlk/

Milk

牛奶

Meaning

a white liquid produced by cows, goats, or other mammals, used as food

Example

Children need to drink milk for strong bones.

孩子们需要喝牛奶来增强骨骼的强度。

C2 adjective /ˌɪnkoʊˈɜːrsəbl̩/

incoercible

无法强迫的

Meaning

Not capable of being forced, compelled, or restrained.

Example

Her incoercible spirit inspired others to fight for justice.

她那无法强迫的精神激励了其他人争取正义。

C1 noun ˈsɪn.tæks

syntax

语法

Meaning

The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language.

Example

Programming languages follow strict syntax rules.

编程语言遵循严格的语法规则。

B2 adjective /ˈkrɛd.ɪ.bəl/

credible

可信的

Meaning

able to be believed; convincing

Example

Her explanation was credible enough to convince the committee.

她的解释足够可信，能够说服委员会。

A1 verb /set/

set

设置

Meaning

to put or place something in a position; to establish

Example

She set the book on the table.

她把书放在桌子上。

B2 verb /əˈraɪz/

arise

出现

Meaning

to begin to exist or to happen

Example

Problems may arise if you don't plan ahead.

如果你没有提前计划，问题可能会出现。

C1 noun /ˈmedoʊ/

Meadow

草地

Meaning

A piece of grassland, especially one used for hay

Example

The cows grazed peacefully in the green meadow.

奶牛在绿色的草地上安静地吃草。

C2 noun /ɡəˈruːlɪti/

garrulity

多话

Meaning

Excessive talkativeness, especially about trivial matters.

Example

His garrulity made it hard to focus during the meeting.

他的喋喋不休使得在会议中集中精力变得困难。

B2 verb /siːz/

seize

夺取

Meaning

To take hold of suddenly and forcibly.

Example

The police managed to seize the stolen goods.

警察成功没收了被盗的货物。

A2 noun /tiːm/

team

团队

Meaning

a group of people working together towards a common goal

Example

Our team won the match after a great effort.

我们的团队在一次巨大努力后赢得了比赛。

B2 adjective /blʌnt/

blunt

钝的，直率的

Meaning

not sharp; direct and straightforward in speech

Example

Her blunt remarks offended some people.

她直率的评论冒犯了某些人。

C2 noun /məˈdæliən/

medallion

奖章

Meaning

a large medal or decorative piece, often worn as jewelry or used in architecture

Example

She wore a gold medallion around her neck.

她戴着一个金色的奖章在脖子上。

C2 noun /ˈdiːɪst/

deist

自然神论者

Meaning

a person who believes in the existence of a supreme being but rejects organized religion

Example

The philosopher identified himself as a deist.

这位哲学家把自己认定为自然神论者。

C1 noun /ˈprɛljuːd/

prelude

前奏

Meaning

An action, event, or statement that serves as an introduction to something more important.

Example

The small fight was only a prelude to a bigger conflict.

小争执只是更大冲突的前奏。

C2 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈveɪl/

countervail

抵消

Meaning

to offset or counteract the effect of something

Example

The benefits of the new policy countervail its drawbacks.

新政策的好处抵消了它的缺点。

C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɑːrʃəl/

Impartial

公正的; 中立的

Meaning

treating all sides fairly; unbiased; neutral

Example

A good judge must remain impartial throughout the trial.

一个好的法官必须在整个审判过程中保持公正。

C1 noun /ɡaɪz/

guise

伪装

Meaning

An external form, appearance, or manner of presentation, often hiding the true nature

Example

He approached in the guise of a friend.

他以朋友的伪装接近。

B2 verb /rɪˈkleɪm/

reclaim

Meaning

To take back or recover something; to restore to a usable state.

Example

The farmer worked to reclaim the barren land.

B1 verb /ˈwɒndər/

Wander

漫步

Meaning

to walk aimlessly without a fixed destination

Example

She likes to wander through the old city streets.

她喜欢在老城区的街道上漫步。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈɡlɔːriəs/

inglorious

可耻的

Meaning

Causing shame or disgrace; not bringing honor or glory.

Example

The army suffered an inglorious defeat.

军队遭遇了可耻的失败。

C1 noun /ˈrɪpəl/

Ripple

涟漪

Meaning

a small wave on the surface of water; a spreading effect or influence

Example

The stone created ripples across the calm pond.

石头在平静的池塘中激起了涟漪。

B1 noun /ˈspɪn.ɪtʃ/

Spinach

菠菜

Meaning

a vegetable with large dark green leaves that are eaten cooked or uncooked

Example

Fresh spinach is very nutritious.

新鲜的菠菜非常有营养。

C2 noun /tɛkˈnɒɡrəfi/

technography

技术学

Meaning

the descriptive study or writing about the practical arts, technologies, or technical methods of a society

Example

The anthropologist specialized in technography to understand indigenous tool-making traditions.

人类学家专门研究技术学，以了解土著工具制作的传统。

B2 adjective /əˈfektɪd/

Affected

受影响的；被触动的

Meaning

influenced; impacted; touched by something

Example

The flood-affected areas need immediate assistance.

受洪水影响的地区需要立即的援助。

C1 adjective /əbˈdʒek.ʃən.ə.bəl/

Objectionable

令人反感的

Meaning

arousing distaste or opposition; unpleasant or offensive

Example

His objectionable behavior made everyone uncomfortable.

他的令人反感的行为让每个人都感到不舒服。

B1 noun /ˈbed ˌkʌv.ər/

Bed cover

床罩

Meaning

a protective covering for a bed, typically a bedspread or comforter

Example

She pulled the bed cover up to her chin to stay warm.

她把床罩拉到下巴，保持温暖。

C1 phrase ˌdɪp.ləˈmæt.ɪk rɛz.əˈluː.ʃən

diplomatic resolution

外交解决方案

Meaning

A peaceful solution to conflicts through negotiation and diplomatic channels.

Example

A diplomatic resolution is necessary for peace.

和平需要外交解决方案。

C1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈrɔt/

overwrought

焦虑 / 过度紧张

Meaning

extremely agitated or nervous; excessively elaborate

Example

She was too overwrought to speak clearly after the accident.

她在事故后太焦虑，无法清楚地讲话。

B2 noun /ˈmes.ɪn.dʒər/

Messenger

信使

Meaning

a person who carries messages or communications between parties

Example

The messenger delivered important battle plans to the commander.

信使将重要的战斗计划传递给了指挥官。

A2 noun /ˈklæsˌruːm/

classroom

教室

Meaning

A room in which classes are held in a school or college.

Example

The teacher entered the classroom and greeted the students.

老师走进了教室并向学生们问好。

C1 adjective /ˈsaʊnd.pruːf/

Sound-proof

隔音的; 防止声音进出

Meaning

impervious to sound; preventing sound from entering or leaving

Example

The recording studio has sound-proof walls.

录音室有隔音墙。

B1 verb অকার্স

occurs

发生

Meaning

Happens or takes place, especially as a result of something.

Example

Snowfall occurs in regions with freezing temperatures.

在气温低于零度的地区会发生降雪。

C1 noun /ˌmɛrɪˈtɒkrəsi/

meritocracy

精英制度

Meaning

A system in which advancement is based on individual ability or achievement.

Example

In a true meritocracy, the most capable people rise to leadership positions.

在真正的精英制度中，最有能力的人会晋升为领导职位。

A2 noun /hɛlθ/

health

健康

Meaning

The state of being free from illness or injury.

Example

Exercise is important for good health.

锻炼对保持良好的健康很重要。

B2 noun /ˈɔːkɪstrə/

orchestra

管弦乐队

Meaning

a large group of musicians playing different instruments together

Example

The orchestra performed beautifully at the concert.

管弦乐队在音乐会上演奏得非常出色。

C1 adjective /ɪˈkwɛstriən/

equestrian

骑术的

Meaning

Relating to horse riding or horseback riders.

Example

She won several equestrian competitions.

她赢得了几场马术比赛。

B1 verb /wɪŋ/

wing

用翅膀飞翔

Meaning

to fly using wings; to move swiftly through the air

Example

The bird wings its way across the sky.

鸟飞翔穿越天空。

C2 noun /ˈtɛsteɪtər/

testator

立遗嘱人

Meaning

a person who has made a will

Example

The lawyer read the will of the deceased testator.

律师朗读了已故立遗嘱人的遗嘱。

B1 adjective /ˈvæljʊəbl/

Valuable

有价值的; 重要的

Meaning

worth a great deal of money; extremely useful or important

Example

The painting is very valuable and worth millions.

这幅画非常有价值，价值数百万。

B1 adjective /ˈhoʊli/

Holy

神圣的；献给上帝或宗教目的的；道德上和精神上杰出的

Meaning

sacred; dedicated to God or religious purposes; morally and spiritually excellent

Example

The holy shrine attracts thousands of pilgrims every year.

圣地每年吸引成千上万的朝圣者。

C2 noun /ɛmˈpɔːriəm/

emporium

大型商场

Meaning

A large retail store selling a wide variety of goods.

Example

They visited the new emporium to buy furniture and home decor.

他们参观了新的emporium，购买了家具和家居装饰。

B1 adjective /ˈhoʊpləs/

Hopeless

绝望的; 没有希望的

Meaning

feeling or causing despair about something; without hope; desperate

Example

The situation seemed hopeless until help arrived.

直到帮助到来之前，情况看起来毫无希望。

B1 noun /prəˈfeʃ.ən/

Profession

职业

Meaning

a type of job that requires special education, training, or skill

Example

Teaching is a noble profession that shapes future generations.

教学是一项崇高的职业，它塑造了未来的世代。

B2 adjective /ˌʌn.kəʊˈɒp.ər.ə.tɪv/

uncooperative

不合作的

Meaning

not willing to help or work with others; unhelpful

Example

The witness was uncooperative and refused to answer questions.

证人不合作，拒绝回答问题。

C1 noun /ˈsʌtlti/

subtlety

微妙

Meaning

The quality or state of being subtle.

Example

She understood the subtlety of the situation.

她理解了局势的微妙之处。

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

B2 verb /dwel/

dwell

居住

Meaning

to live in a place; to think about something for a long time

Example

They dwell in a small cottage by the lake.

他们住在湖边的一座小屋里。

C1 noun /ˈdʒuː.bɪ.liː/

Jubilee

周年纪念; 特别庆典

Meaning

a special anniversary celebration, especially the 25th, 50th, or 60th anniversary of an important event

Example

The school celebrated its golden jubilee with a grand ceremony.

学校以盛大的仪式庆祝了它的金色周年纪念。

B1 adjective /kəmˈpetətɪv/

competitive

竞争的

Meaning

relating to or characterized by competition; having a strong desire to win or be more successful

Example

She has a competitive spirit that drives her to excel.

她有一种竞争精神，推动她追求卓越。