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C2 verb /priːˈfɪɡjər/

prefigure

预示
Meaning
to represent, show, or foreshadow something in advance
Example
The economic reforms prefigure major social changes.
经济改革预示着重大社会变革。
C2 verb /ˌæpərˈteɪn/

appertain

属于
Meaning
to relate to or be connected with something
Example
The rules only appertain to members of the club.
规则只适用于俱乐部的成员。
C2 noun /ɪksˈtʃɛkər/

exchequer

国库
Meaning
The treasury of a state or country.
Example
The government announced new measures to improve the exchequer.
政府宣布了新的措施，以改善国库。
C2 noun /ˈdɛvɪlri/

devilry

恶作剧
Meaning
Wicked or cruel behavior; mischievous actions.
Example
The children were full of devilry on Halloween night.
万圣节那天，孩子们充满了恶作剧。
C2 noun /ˈskʌl.i.ən/

scullion

厨房仆人
Meaning
a servant assigned the most menial kitchen tasks
Example
In medieval times, a scullion was responsible for cleaning pots and pans.
在中世纪，厨房仆人负责清洁锅碗和煎锅。
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 noun /ˈʃɑːrlətən/

charlatan

江湖郎中
Meaning
a person who pretends to have knowledge or skills that they do not really possess; a fraud
Example
The so-called healer was exposed as a charlatan.
那位自称为治愈者的人被揭露为一个江湖郎中。
C2 verb /ˈsæŋktɪfaɪ/

sanctify

圣化
Meaning
to make holy or sacred; to purify
Example
The priest will sanctify the marriage ceremony.
牧师将祝圣婚礼仪式。
C2 noun /pəˈræm.bjə.leɪ.tər/

Perambulator

婴儿车
Meaning
a four-wheeled carriage for a baby; baby stroller or pram
Example
She pushed the perambulator through the park while the baby slept peacefully.
她推着婴儿车穿过公园，而婴儿安静地睡着。
C2 noun /ˈfʊl.krəm/

fulcrum

支点
Meaning
The point or support on which a lever pivots; a central or essential point of activity or support.
Example
The teacher became the fulcrum of change in the school.
老师成为了学校变革的支点。
C2 verb /ˈɒsɪfaɪ/

ossify

骨化
Meaning
to turn into bone or become rigid and inflexible
Example
With age, some tissues tend to ossify.
随着年龄的增长，一些组织会变得僵硬。
C2 noun /ˈʃaɪstər/

shyster

骗子
Meaning
a person, especially a lawyer, who uses unscrupulous or dishonest methods
Example
The businessman was exposed as a shyster who cheated clients.
这位商人被曝光为一个骗子，他欺骗了客户。
C2 noun /haɪˈdrɒl.ɪ.sɪs/

hydrolysis

水解
Meaning
A chemical process that breaks down compounds by adding water, splitting complex molecules into simpler forms.
Example
Hydrolysis breaks down complex molecules into simpler forms.
水解将复杂的分子分解成更简单的形式。
C2 adjective /ˌtɔːtəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

tautological

冗余的
Meaning
expressing something by repeating the same idea in different words; redundant
Example
Saying 'free gift' is considered tautological.
说'免费礼物'被认为是冗余的。
C2 noun /ˈɡɔːntlɪt/

gauntlet

护手 / 挑战
Meaning
a protective glove; a challenge or trial; to 'throw down the gauntlet' means to issue a challenge
Example
The knight threw down his gauntlet as a sign of challenge.
骑士把他的护手扔下，作为挑战的标志。
C2 adjective /ˈfæn.sɪ.ləs/

fanciless

没有想象力的，普通的
Meaning
without imagination or creativity; plain or ordinary
Example
His drawings were simple and fanciless.
他的画作既简单又没有想象力。
C2 verb /meɪm/

maim

使残疾
Meaning
To wound or injure someone so that part of the body is permanently damaged.
Example
The accident maimed several passengers.
事故使几位乘客致残。
C2 adjective /ɔːˈrɔːrəl/

auroral

与极光相关
Meaning
Relating to or resembling the aurora, especially the northern lights.
Example
The scientists observed auroral activity in the night sky.
科学家们在夜空中观察到了欧若拉活动。
C2 adjective /ænˈdrɒdʒɪnəs/

androgynous

双性人
Meaning
Having both male and female characteristics; not clearly masculine or feminine.
Example
The fashion show featured models with an androgynous look.
时装秀展示了拥有双性人外观的模特。
C2 noun /ˌdɪvɪˈneɪʃən/

divination

占卜
Meaning
the practice of seeking knowledge of the future or the unknown by supernatural means
Example
Ancient people often relied on divination to guide important decisions.
古人常常依赖占卜来指导重要的决策。
C2 noun/verb /ˈsoʊdʒɜrn/

sojourn

短暂停留
Meaning
A temporary stay at a place; to stay temporarily
Example
She enjoyed a brief sojourn in Paris during the summer.
她在夏天享受了在巴黎的短暂逗留。
C2 adjective /æmˈbroʊʒiəl/

ambrosial

神仙的
Meaning
Exceptionally pleasing to taste or smell; divine.
Example
The aroma of freshly baked bread was simply ambrosial.
刚烤好的面包香气简直是神仙的。
C2 noun /ˌkiː ˈviːv/

qui vive

警觉
Meaning
A state of alertness or vigilance.
Example
The guards were on the qui vive during the night.
警卫们在夜间保持警觉。
C2 adverb /ˈdʒɪndʒərli/

gingerly

小心地
Meaning
in a very careful or cautious manner
Example
She walked gingerly on the icy path.
她小心翼翼地走在结冰的路上。
C2 noun /ˈænɪməs/

animus

敌意 / 目的
Meaning
A strong feeling of hostility; motivation or purpose behind an action.
Example
His speech was driven by animus against the policy.
他的演讲是由对政策的敌意驱动的。
C2 verb /əˈbɛt/

abet

Meaning
to encourage or assist someone to commit a crime or wrongdoing
Example
He was accused of abetting the criminals in their escape.
C2 noun /ˌhaɪpəkəˈnektɪvɪti/

hyperconnectivity

超连接性
Meaning
The state of being extensively connected to other people, places, information, etc., through digital technology.
Example
Hyperconnectivity has changed the dynamics of human interaction.
超连接性改变了人类互动的动态。
C2 verb /ˌriː.kəˈpɪtʃ.ə.leɪt/

recapitulate

概述
Meaning
To summarize and state again the main points of something.
Example
The teacher asked the student to recapitulate the lesson.
老师让学生复述这堂课。
C2 noun /ˈlaɪər/

lier

说谎者
Meaning
a person who tells lies; an alternative spelling of liar
Example
No one trusted him because he was known as a habitual lier.
因为他是个惯常的说谎者，所以没人信任他。
C2 noun /kənˈfɛsər/

confessor

忏悔者
Meaning
A person who confesses sins or secrets, especially to a priest.
Example
The confessor listened patiently to the troubled man.
忏悔者耐心地听着困扰的男人。
C2 noun /ˈɒfərtɔːri/

offertory

奉献
Meaning
The part of a religious service when offerings are collected; the offering itself.
Example
The offertory was taken during the Sunday service.
奉献在星期日的礼拜期间收集。
C2 noun /ˌɔːrdɪˈneɪʃən/

ordination

任职
Meaning
The ceremony of conferring holy orders or official religious authority.
Example
The church held a special service for the ordination of new priests.
教堂为新神父举行了一个特别的服务，进行圣职任命。
C2 adverb /ˌɪnsəʊˈmʌtʃ/

insomuch

如此
Meaning
to such an extent
Example
He was insomuch tired that he could hardly stand.
他累得几乎站不起来。
C2 noun /ˈmɪn.i.ən/

minion

爪牙
Meaning
A follower or underling of a powerful person, especially a servile one.
Example
The dictator was surrounded by loyal minions who carried out his orders.
独裁者被忠诚的爪牙包围，他们执行他的命令。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈvɪdiəs/

invidious

引起嫉妒的
Meaning
likely to arouse resentment, envy, or anger in others
Example
The manager's invidious remarks created tension among the employees.
经理的嫉妒言论在员工中间造成了紧张气氛。
C2 noun /ˈiːɡres/

egress

出口
Meaning
The action of going out or leaving a place; an exit.
Example
The emergency door provided an egress for the trapped workers.
紧急出口为被困的工人提供了一个出口。
C2 adjective /ˈfɛstəl/

festal

节日的，庆祝的
Meaning
relating to a festival or celebration
Example
The hall was decorated in a festal manner for the wedding.
婚礼的大厅被装饰得节日气氛十足。
C2 noun /dʒɔːnt/

jaunt

短途旅行
Meaning
A short journey or excursion, usually taken for pleasure.
Example
They went on a weekend jaunt to the countryside.
他们在周末去了乡村进行短途旅行。
C2 adjective /eɪˈsɛptɪk/

aseptic

无菌的
Meaning
Free from contamination caused by harmful microorganisms; sterile.
Example
Surgeons must work in an aseptic environment to prevent infection.
外科医生必须在无菌环境中工作，以防止感染。
C2 noun /ɪnˈɛrənsi/

inerrancy

无误性
Meaning
the belief or quality of being free from error; absolute correctness
Example
Some religious groups strongly affirm the inerrancy of their sacred texts.
一些宗教团体强烈坚持他们圣经的无误性。
C2 noun /kəˈrɒn.də/

Karonda

卡龙达果
Meaning
a small dark purple berry-like fruit that is sour and used in pickles
Example
Karonda is often used to make pickles and preserves.
卡龙达常用于制作腌菜和果酱。
C2 noun /bɪˈtroʊðəl/

betrothal

订婚
Meaning
The formal engagement to be married.
Example
Their betrothal was announced to the whole village.
他们的订婚在整个村庄宣布。
C2 adjective /səˈræfɪk/

seraphic

天使般的
Meaning
Of or like a seraph; angelic, pure, and blissful.
Example
She gave him a seraphic smile that calmed his fears.
她给了他一个天使般的微笑，安抚了他的恐惧。
C2 noun /sɪˈdɪʃ.ən/

Sedition

煽动罪
Meaning
conduct or speech inciting people to rebel against authority; treason
Example
The activist was charged with sedition for his inflammatory speeches.
因其煽动性言论，该活动家被控煽动罪。
C2 noun /ˈseɪ.ɡoʊ/

Sago

萨戈
Meaning
starchy foodstuff obtained from the pith of various tropical palm stems
Example
She prepared sago pudding for dessert.
她为甜点准备了萨戈布丁。
C2 noun /əˈnæb.ə.lɪ.zəm/

anabolism

合成代谢
Meaning
The set of metabolic pathways that construct molecules from smaller units, involving tissue repair and growth.
Example
Anabolism is essential for muscle growth and tissue repair.
合成代谢对肌肉生长和组织修复至关重要。
C2 adjective /ˈkeəwɔːn/

careworn

疲惫且忧虑
Meaning
Showing signs of worry, stress, or exhaustion.
Example
His careworn face revealed years of struggle.
他那张疲惫的脸显示了多年的挣扎。
C2 noun /ˈɒkjʊlɪst/

oculist

眼科医生
Meaning
An old-fashioned term for an eye doctor or ophthalmologist.
Example
The village oculist was known for treating various eye diseases.
村里的眼科医生以治疗各种眼病而闻名。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɪpiənt/

incipient

初期的
Meaning
in an initial stage; beginning to develop
Example
The incipient storm made the sky turn dark and heavy.
初期的风暴使天空变得阴暗而沉重。
C2 adjective /səˈlɪsɪtəs/

solicitous

关心
Meaning
showing concern or care for someone's health, happiness, or comfort
Example
She was always solicitous about the well-being of her students.
她总是关心学生们的福祉。
C2 adjective /ɪkˌstɛmpəˈreɪniəs/

extemporaneous

没有准备的讲话或行为
Meaning
Spoken or done without preparation.
Example
He gave an extemporaneous speech at the meeting.
他在会议上发表了即兴演讲。
C2 adjective /ˌmʌl.tɪˈfeə.ri.əs/

Multifarious

多样的；多方面的
Meaning
having many different aspects or forms; diverse and varied
Example
The company has multifarious business interests including technology, finance, and healthcare.
公司有多种商业利益，包括技术、金融和医疗保健。
C2 noun /sɪlf/

sylph

空灵精灵
Meaning
A mythical spirit of the air; also refers to a slender, graceful woman.
Example
She moved across the stage like a sylph, light and graceful.
她像一个空灵精灵一样轻盈而优雅地在舞台上移动。
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。
C2 verb /ˌkɒnvəˈlɛs/

convalesce

恢复健康，在疾病或治疗后恢复力量
Meaning
to recover health and strength after illness or medical treatment
Example
After the surgery, she spent several weeks convalescing at home.
手术后，她在家里恢复了几个星期。
C2 noun /dɪˈtrækʃən/

detraction

贬低
Meaning
The act of belittling or taking away from the value of something.
Example
Her constant detraction of others made her unpopular.
她对他人的不断贬低使她变得不受欢迎。
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 adjective /ˌhaɪ ˈfloʊn/

high-flown

夸张的
Meaning
Using fancy or pretentious language; lofty in style but often overblown.
Example
The politician gave a high-flown speech full of promises.
那位政治家发表了一篇充满承诺的夸张演讲。
C2 noun /ˈæntɪkwɛri/

antiquary

古董商
Meaning
A person who studies, collects, or deals in antiques or ancient objects.
Example
The antiquary spent years collecting rare manuscripts from the medieval period.
这位古物商花了多年时间收集来自中世纪的稀有手稿。
C2 noun /ˈæsɪˌteɪt/

acetate

醋酸盐
Meaning
a salt or ester of acetic acid; a synthetic material used in textiles and film
Example
The company produces acetate fibers for clothing.
该公司生产用于服装的醋酸纤维。
C2 adjective /lʌɡˈʒʊəriənt/

luxuriant

繁茂的
Meaning
abundant in growth or richly abundant
Example
The luxuriant forest was teeming with life.
繁茂的森林充满了生命。
C2 noun /ɪˈfluːviəm/

effluvium

难闻的气味
Meaning
an unpleasant or harmful odor, secretion, or discharge
Example
The effluvium from the factory spread across the neighborhood.
工厂的废气弥漫到整个社区。
C2 verb (past tense, past participle), adjective /ˈhæmstrʌŋ/

hamstrung

瘫痪或受限
Meaning
crippled or severely restricted in movement or progress.
Example
The team was hamstrung by lack of resources.
由于资源匮乏，团队陷入困境。
C2 noun /ˈrɪɡməˌroʊl/

rigmarole

麻烦事
Meaning
a long, complicated, and confusing process or story
Example
Getting a visa was such a rigmarole of paperwork and interviews.
获得签证是一个繁琐的文书工作和面试过程。
C2 noun /ˈpjuːɪsəns/

puissance

权力
Meaning
Great power, strength, or influence.
Example
The empire showed its puissance through vast armies.
帝国通过庞大的军队展现了其权力。
C2 verb /nɑːrl/

gnarl

扭曲
Meaning
To twist into a knotted or distorted form.
Example
The tree roots began to gnarl around the stones.
树根开始绕着石头扭曲。
C2 noun /æmˈbroʊʒə/

ambrosia

神仙食物
Meaning
The food of the gods in classical mythology; something extremely pleasing to taste or smell.
Example
The dessert was so delicious that it tasted like ambrosia.
这个甜点太好吃了，味道像神仙食物一样。
C2 noun /sælv/

salve

药膏
Meaning
An ointment used to promote healing of the skin or as protection.
Example
She applied a salve to the burn on her hand.
她在手上的烧伤处涂抹了药膏。
C2 noun /dɛnˈdrɒlədʒi/

dendrology

Meaning
the scientific study of trees and woody plants
Example
He is studying dendrology at the university.
C2 noun /ˈneɪdɪər/

nadir

Meaning
The lowest point of a situation or condition.
Example
The company reached its nadir during the financial crisis.
C2 adjective /ˈtrɛmjələs/

tremulous

颤抖
Meaning
shaking or quivering slightly, often from nervousness or weakness
Example
Her voice was tremulous as she gave her speech.
她的声音在演讲时颤抖。
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。
C2 verb /bɪˈsiːtʃ/

beseech

恳求
Meaning
To ask someone urgently and fervently to do something; to beg.
Example
He beseeched the judge for mercy.
他恳求法官宽恕。
C2 adjective /trænzˈmɪsəbl/

transmissible

传染性
Meaning
able to be passed or spread from one person or thing to another
Example
COVID-19 is a highly transmissible disease.
COVID-19 是一种高度传染性的疾病。
C2 noun /ˌɪntərˈsɛsər/

intercessor

调解人
Meaning
a person who intervenes or pleads on behalf of another
Example
He acted as an intercessor to resolve the conflict between the two families.
他作为调解人解决了两个家庭之间的冲突。
C2 noun /ˈɔː.rɪ.fɪs/

orifice

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

musty

发霉的，潮湿的或有霉味的
Meaning
having a stale, moldy, or damp smell
Example
The old books had a musty odor.
旧书有霉味。
C2 adjective /pəˈrɛmptəri/

peremptory

专横
Meaning
Insisting on immediate attention or obedience, especially in a commanding way.
Example
The officer gave a peremptory order to evacuate the building.
官员下达了一个专横的命令，要求撤离大楼。
C2 noun /ˈlɪniəmənt/

lineament

面部特征
Meaning
A distinctive feature or characteristic, especially of the face.
Example
Her delicate lineaments revealed her noble birth.
她精致的面部特征揭示了她高贵的出身。
C2 noun /ˈæsənəns/

assonance

类韵
Meaning
the repetition of vowel sounds in nearby words in poetry or prose
Example
The poet used assonance to create a musical effect in his verse.
诗人使用类韵来创造他诗句中的音乐效果。
C2 noun /ˈmæn.li.nəs/

manliness

男子气概
Meaning
The quality of being manly; courage, strength, and honor associated with men.
Example
His manliness was admired by his peers.
他的男子气概得到了同伴们的赞赏。
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。
C2 verb /rɪˈfrækt/

refract

折射
Meaning
To bend light, sound, or heat as it passes through a medium.
Example
The water refracts light, making the straw look bent.
水折射光线，让吸管看起来弯曲。
C2 adjective /ˈfʌsti/

fusty

陈腐的，霉臭的
Meaning
smelling stale, damp, or stuffy; old-fashioned
Example
The room smelled fusty after being closed for months.
房间在关了几个月后有了陈腐的味道。
C2 verb /sleɪk/

slake

解渴
Meaning
To satisfy thirst or desire.
Example
She drank cold water to slake her thirst.
她喝了冷水来解渴。
C2 verb /ˈrævəl/

ravel

缠绕 / 解开
Meaning
to tangle or complicate; to untangle or unravel depending on context
Example
She began to ravel the loose threads of the sweater.
她开始解开毛衣上的松线。
C2 adjective /ˈæʒər/

azure

蔚蓝
Meaning
A bright blue color like that of a clear sky.
Example
The clear sky was painted in a deep shade of azure.
清澈的天空被涂成了深深的蔚蓝色。
C2 noun /flɛk/

fleck

小斑点
Meaning
a small spot or mark, often of a different color
Example
There was a fleck of paint on the floor.
地板上有一个小斑点。
C2 noun /ˈhɒɡz.hɛd/

hogshead

大桶
Meaning
A large cask or barrel, traditionally used for storing liquids like wine or beer.
Example
The cellar was filled with hogsheads of ale.
地下室里堆满了啤酒的大桶。
C2 adjective /baɪˈɛniəl/

biennial

两年一次的
Meaning
happening every two years
Example
The biennial festival attracts thousands of visitors.
这个两年一次的节日吸引了成千上万的游客。
C2 adjective /ˈvɪtriəs/

vitreous

玻璃状
Meaning
having a glass-like appearance or quality
Example
The mineral has a vitreous shine.
这种矿物有玻璃状的光泽。
C2 noun /ˈtrɪmnəs/

trimness

整洁
Meaning
the quality of being neat, orderly, or slender and well-proportioned
Example
Her room’s trimness reflected a habit of putting everything back in its place.
她房间的整洁反映出她总是把东西放回原位的习惯。
C2 adjective /ˈwɪt.ləs/

Witless

愚蠢的; 无知的; 没有智慧的
Meaning
lacking intelligence or wisdom; foolish
Example
His witless remarks during the meeting embarrassed everyone present.
他在会议中的愚蠢言论让所有在场的人都感到尴尬。
C2 noun /brəˈkeɪd/

brocade

织锦
Meaning
a rich fabric woven with a raised pattern, often in gold or silver thread
Example
She wore a beautiful brocade dress to the wedding.
她在婚礼上穿着一件漂亮的织锦裙子。
C2 noun /ˈɡlæsi fɪʃ/

Glassy fish

玻璃鱼
Meaning
a transparent freshwater fish with a glassy appearance, popular in aquariums
Example
The glassy fish is known for its transparent body and peaceful nature.
玻璃鱼以其透明的身体和温和的性格而闻名。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈstɛnsəbl/

inextensible

不可伸展的
Meaning
Not capable of being stretched or extended.
Example
This rope is made of an inextensible material.
这根绳子是由不可伸展的材料制成的。
C2 adjective /ɪkˈskɜːsɪv/

excursive

偏离主题的
Meaning
Tending to digress or wander; moving away from the main subject.
Example
His excursive lecture left the students confused about the main topic.
他的偏离主题的讲座让学生们对主要话题感到困惑。
C2 noun /ˈjuːʒəri/

usury

高利贷
Meaning
The practice of lending money at unreasonably high interest rates.
Example
The law strictly prohibits usury.
法律严格禁止高利贷。
C2 verb /ˈkælvɪnaɪz/

calvinize

用加尔文主义的原则使人信服
Meaning
to imbue with the principles or doctrines of Calvinism
Example
The preacher sought to calvinize the community with strict teachings.
传教士试图通过严格的教义来将社区加尔文化。
C2 noun /ˌpærəˈnɔɪæk/

paranoiac

偏执的人
Meaning
A person who suffers from paranoia or exhibits extreme, irrational distrust and suspicion.
Example
The paranoiac refused to leave his house, fearing everyone was against him.
这个偏执的人拒绝离开家，因为他害怕每个人都反对他。
C2 noun əˌklaɪ.mə.tɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

acclimatization

适应
Meaning
The process of adapting to a new environment or condition.
Example
The hikers needed time for acclimatization to high altitudes.
徒步旅行者需要时间来适应高海拔。
C2 adjective /sʌbˈlɪŋɡwəl/

sublingual

舌下
Meaning
situated or applied under the tongue
Example
The doctor prescribed a sublingual tablet for faster absorption.
医生为更快的吸收开了舌下药片。
C2 noun /ˈaɪ.kɒn/

ikon

宗教图像或符号
Meaning
A religious image or symbol, especially in the Eastern Orthodox Church.
Example
The church displayed a beautifully painted ikon of the Virgin Mary.
教堂展示了美丽的圣母玛利亚圣像。
C2 noun /ˈfɪl.ɪ.staɪn/

philistine

对文化和艺术漠不关心或敌对的人
Meaning
a person who is indifferent or hostile to culture and the arts
Example
He was criticized as a philistine for dismissing modern art.
他因拒绝现代艺术而被批评为非利士人。
C2 noun /ˌviːələnsɛloʊ/

violoncello

大提琴
Meaning
The full name of the cello, a large string instrument played with a bow and held between the knees.
Example
He practiced the violoncello for hours each day.
他每天练习大提琴好几个小时。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkoʊətɪv/

inchoative

初步的
Meaning
relating to the beginning of something; in an initial stage
Example
The poet used inchoative expressions to depict the dawn of creation.
诗人使用了初步的表达方式来描绘创世之初。
C2 verb /ˈrʌstɪkeɪt/

rusticate

去乡村 / 从大学暂时开除
Meaning
To go to the countryside or to suspend someone from university.
Example
He decided to rusticate in the village to escape the busy city life.
他决定去乡村生活以逃避繁忙的城市生活。
C2 noun /kɒŋk/

Conch

海螺
Meaning
a large sea shell that can be used as a horn; the marine mollusk that lives in such a shell
Example
The fisherman blew the conch shell to signal the end of the day.
渔夫吹响海螺号，表示一天的结束。
C2 adjective /ˈkɒnfluənt/

confluent

汇流
Meaning
Flowing together or merging; coming together at one point.
Example
The confluent streams formed a mighty river.
汇流的溪流形成了一条强大的河流。
C2 verb /ˈpʌlvəraɪz/

pulverize

粉碎
Meaning
To crush or grind something into a fine powder; to completely defeat or destroy.
Example
The machine can pulverize stones into dust.
机器可以将石头粉碎成灰尘。
C2 verb /bɪˈtaɪd/

betide

发生
Meaning
to happen or occur, usually of something that befalls someone
Example
Woe betide anyone who breaks the rules.
打破规则的人会遭受后果。
C2 adjective /ˈbɔːdi/

bawdy

猥亵
Meaning
humorously indecent or obscene, often in a sexual way
Example
The comedian’s bawdy jokes made the audience laugh and blush.
喜剧演员的猥亵笑话让观众笑了并且脸红。
C2 noun /ˌmɪn.ɪˈstreɪ.ʃən/

ministration

服务
Meaning
The act of providing care, assistance, or religious service.
Example
She recovered thanks to the kind ministrations of the nurses.
她感谢护士们亲切的照料而康复。
C2 noun /dɪˌsɪdəˈreɪtəm/

desideratum

必需品
Meaning
something that is desired or considered necessary
Example
For many students, financial aid is a desideratum.
对于许多学生来说，经济援助是一项必需品。
C2 adjective /daɪˈæfənəs/

diaphanous

透明的
Meaning
Light, delicate, and translucent.
Example
She wore a diaphanous dress that shimmered in the sunlight.
她穿着一件透明的裙子，在阳光下闪闪发光。
C2 noun /ˌpæl.ənˈkiːn/

Palanquin

花轿
Meaning
a covered chair or bed carried on poles by bearers
Example
The bride was carried to the wedding ceremony in an ornate palanquin.
新娘在装饰华丽的轿子中被抬到婚礼现场。
C2 adjective /ˈtjuːmɪd/

tumid

肿胀的，膨胀的，或浮夸的风格
Meaning
Swollen, enlarged, or pompous in style.
Example
His tumid prose was difficult to read.
他的肿胀的散文很难阅读。
C2 noun /sɛnˈsɔːrɪəm/

sensorium

感觉中枢
Meaning
The part of the brain or mind concerned with the reception and interpretation of sensory stimuli.
Example
The patient’s sensorium was clouded after the accident.
事故后，病人的感觉中枢受到干扰。
C2 noun /ˈmaʊntɪˌbæŋk/

mountebank

骗子
Meaning
A charlatan or trickster who deceives others, often for personal gain.
Example
The crowd was fooled by the mountebank’s false promises.
人群被这个骗子的虚假承诺欺骗了。
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。
C2 noun /ˈvoʊtəri/

votary

信徒
Meaning
A devoted follower or admirer of someone or something.
Example
He is a votary of classical music and attends every concert.
他是古典音乐的信徒，每场音乐会都会参加。