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C2 noun /proʊˈdʒɛnɪtər/

progenitor

祖先
Meaning
a direct ancestor; a person or thing that originates something
Example
Researchers traced the custom back to a common progenitor.
研究人员追溯了这个习俗，发现它源自一个共同的祖先。
C1 adjective /ˈwɜːrkəbəl/

Workable

可行的; 实用的
Meaning
capable of being done or put into effect; practical
Example
We need a workable solution to solve this problem quickly.
我们需要一个可行的解决方案来迅速解决这个问题。
B2 noun ˈprɒs.pekt

prospect

前景
Meaning
The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring.
Example
The project's success holds great prospect for the economy.
项目的成功为经济带来了巨大前景。
C2 verb /səˈfjuːz/

suffuse

弥漫
Meaning
to gradually spread through or over something
Example
A warm glow suffused her face as she smiled.
当她微笑时，一种温暖的光辉弥漫到她的脸上。
C2 noun ˈɡoʊldən ˈbʌtərflaɪ

Golden Butterfly

金色蝴蝶
Meaning
A beautiful species of butterfly with golden coloration, symbolizing beauty and nature.
Example
The Golden Butterfly is a symbol of beauty and nature.
金色蝴蝶是美丽和自然的象征。
A2 adjective /ˈskeəri/

scary

可怕
Meaning
causing fear or making you feel frightened
Example
That horror movie was really scary.
那部恐怖电影真的很吓人。
A2 noun /ˈkɜːr.tən/

Curtain

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

lever

杠杆，刚性杆
Meaning
a rigid bar used to move or lift heavy objects; to move something using leverage.
Example
He used a lever to lift the heavy stone.
他使用了一个杠杆来举起重石。
C2 verb /ˈæsəneɪt/

assonate

押韵
Meaning
To correspond or agree in sound, especially by vowel sounds; to rhyme approximately.
Example
The lines assonate beautifully, giving the song a unique flow.
这些句子押韵得很美，赋予歌曲独特的流畅感。
C2 noun /ˌɛksɪˈɡjuːɪti/

exiguity

匮乏
Meaning
the quality of being scanty or meager in amount
Example
The exiguity of resources made the project difficult to complete.
资源的匮乏使得项目完成变得困难。
A2 verb /rɪˈmuːv/

remove

移除
Meaning
to take something away; to eliminate or delete
Example
Please remove your shoes before entering the house.
请在进入房屋之前脱下鞋子。
C2 adjective /ˈprəʊ.lɪks/

prolix

过于冗长
Meaning
using too many words; tediously lengthy
Example
The professor’s prolix lecture put many students to sleep.
教授冗长的讲座让许多学生打瞌睡。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈstætʃətɔːri/

statutory

法定的
Meaning
Required, permitted, or enacted by law.
Example
The company must comply with all statutory regulations.
公司必须遵守所有法定规定。
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。
C1 noun /ɪnˈdɪrmənt/

endearment

亲切的词语
Meaning
A word or phrase expressing affection or love.
Example
She whispered a gentle endearment to her child.
她低声对孩子说了一个亲切的词语。
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。
C2 noun /ˈfʌriər/

furrier

毛皮商人
Meaning
A person who prepares or deals in furs.
Example
The furrier displayed fine coats in his shop.
毛皮商人在他的店里展示了精美的大衣。
B2 adjective /ʌnˌkənˈfɜːmd/

Unconfirmed

未确认; 未验证;
Meaning
not confirmed as true or definite; not verified or substantiated
Example
The report remains unconfirmed until we receive official verification.
报告在我们收到官方验证之前保持未确认状态。
C1 noun /ˈvendʒəns/

Vengeance

复仇
Meaning
punishment inflicted or retribution exacted for an injury or wrong; revenge
Example
He swore to seek vengeance against those who wronged him.
他发誓要向那些伤害他的人复仇。
C1 verb /dəˈmɛstɪkeɪt/

domesticate

驯化
Meaning
to tame an animal for use by humans; to adapt something for domestic use
Example
Humans domesticated dogs thousands of years ago.
人类几千年前驯化了狗。
B2 verb /skwɒʃ/

squash

压扁
Meaning
to crush or squeeze something with force so that it becomes flat or broken
Example
She accidentally squashed the bug with her shoe.
她不小心用鞋子压死了虫子。
A2 adjective ˌɪn.təˈnæʃ.ən.əl

international

国际的
Meaning
Existing, occurring, or carried on between two or more nations and their citizens.
Example
International standards improve competitiveness.
国际标准提高竞争力。
C1 noun prəˈpʌl.ʃən

propulsion

推进力
Meaning
The action of driving or pushing forward.
Example
Jet engines provide propulsion for aircraft to travel long distances.
喷气发动机为飞机提供推进力，使其能够飞行长距离。
B1 noun /pəˈpaɪə/

Papaya

木瓜
Meaning
a large orange tropical fruit with sweet orange flesh and black seeds
Example
Papaya is rich in vitamins and very good for health.
木瓜富含维生素，对健康非常有益。
B2 adjective kənˈsaɪs

concise

简洁
Meaning
Brief and clearly expressed without unnecessary details.
Example
A concise speech is more impactful than a long one.
简洁的演讲比冗长的演讲更有影响力。
B1 noun /bʌn/

Bun

小圆包
Meaning
a small round bread roll, often sweet
Example
I bought fresh buns from the bakery this morning.
我今天早上从面包店买了新鲜的小圆包。
C2 noun /prəˈtuːbərəns/

protuberance

肿块
Meaning
A rounded swelling or lump on a surface.
Example
The doctor examined the small protuberance on his arm.
医生检查了他手臂上的小肿块。
C1 adjective /ˈreɡ.jʊ.lə.tər.i/

Regulatory

监管
Meaning
Having the power to control or govern something through rules and regulations.
Example
The government enforces regulatory policies for financial stability.
政府执行金融稳定的监管政策。
C1 noun /əˈsɪdɪti/

acidity

酸度
Meaning
the quality or degree of being acidic; the amount of acid present in a substance
Example
The acidity of the soil affects how well crops grow.
土壤的酸度会影响作物的生长。
C1 noun məˌtɪərɪəˈlɪstɪk ˈlaɪfstaɪl

materialistic lifestyle

物质主义生活方式
Meaning
A way of living focused on acquiring material possessions and wealth.
Example
A materialistic lifestyle often leads to moral decline.
物质主义生活方式常常导致道德衰退。
B2 verb /ˈtaɪtən/

Tighten

拧紧
Meaning
to make something more secure or less loose
Example
He tightened the screws to secure the shelf.
他拧紧了螺丝以固定架子。
C1 noun /kəˈluːʒən/

collusion

共谋
Meaning
A secret agreement or cooperation, especially for an illegal or dishonest purpose.
Example
There was evidence of collusion between the officials and the contractors.
有证据表明官员与承包商之间有共谋。
C1 verb /ˈbruːtəlaɪz/

brutalize

残酷对待
Meaning
to treat someone with extreme violence or cruelty; to make something harsh or cruel
Example
The regime was accused of brutalizing innocent civilians.
该政权被指控残酷对待无辜平民。
C1 verb /ˈstæmər/

stammer

结巴
Meaning
To speak with sudden involuntary pauses and a tendency to repeat the initial letters of words.
Example
The nervous student began to stammer during his speech.
紧张的学生在演讲中开始结巴。
C1 noun ˌlɪb.ər.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

liberalization

自由化
Meaning
The removal or loosening of restrictions on something, typically an economic or political system.
Example
The liberalization of trade policies attracted foreign investments.
贸易政策的自由化吸引了外国投资。
B2 adjective /əˈpəʊzd/

opposed

反对的
Meaning
being against or in disagreement with something
Example
She is strongly opposed to animal testing.
她坚决反对动物实验。
B2 adverb /səbˈstænʃəli/

substantially

显著
Meaning
to a great extent or degree
Example
The new policy has substantially improved working conditions.
新政策显著改善了工作条件。
C1 adjective /pəˈtɜːrnəl/

paternal

父亲的
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a father.
Example
He took a paternal interest in the boy’s education.
他对男孩的教育表现出父亲般的兴趣。
C2 noun /ˈkæriən/

carrion

腐肉
Meaning
the decaying flesh of dead animals
Example
Vultures feed on carrion left in the fields.
秃鹫在田野中觅食腐肉。
B1 noun /dɪˈfens/

Defence

防御; 保护
Meaning
the action of defending from or resisting attack; protection or support
Example
The country strengthened its defence system against potential threats.
该国加强了其防御系统，以应对潜在威胁。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrwɜːrd/

foreword

前言
Meaning
a short introduction at the beginning of a book, typically written by someone other than the author
Example
The foreword of the book was written by a famous historian.
这本书的前言是由一位著名的历史学家写的。
C1 adverb /ˈnɔːθwədz/

Northwards

向北
Meaning
towards the north; in a northerly direction
Example
The birds migrate northwards in spring.
鸟类在春天向北迁徙。
C1 noun /ˌoʊvərprəˈdʌkʃən/

overproduction

过度生产
Meaning
The act of producing more of something than is needed or can be consumed.
Example
The economic crisis was caused by the overproduction of goods.
经济危机是由商品的过度生产引起的。
C1 noun /ˌkɒrəˈneɪʃən/

coronation

加冕礼
Meaning
the act or ceremony of crowning a sovereign or monarch
Example
The coronation of the new king was attended by thousands of people.
新国王的加冕礼有成千上万的人参加。
C2 verb /ˈflʌməks/

flummox

困惑
Meaning
To confuse or bewilder someone completely.
Example
The complicated puzzle flummoxed the students.
复杂的拼图让学生们困惑。
C1 adjective /ˈtæk.taɪl/

tactile

触觉的
Meaning
Connected with the sense of touch; perceptible by touch or giving a sensation when touched.
Example
The tactile experience of the fabric was soft and smooth.
面料的触觉体验柔软而光滑。
C2 noun /ˈzel.ət/

zealot

狂热分子
Meaning
A person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their ideals.
Example
He was considered a zealot for his strict political views.
由于他严格的政治观点，他被视为狂热分子。
B2 noun rɪˈpʌb.lɪk

republic

共和国
Meaning
A state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, with an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch.
Example
A republic is governed by representatives of the people.
共和国由人民的代表治理。
C2 noun /ˈɪkθiəˌsɔːrz/

ichthyosaurs

鱼龙（已灭绝的海洋爬行动物）
Meaning
Extinct marine reptiles that resembled fish and dolphins, dominant during the Mesozoic era.
Example
Ichthyosaurs were swift predators of the ancient seas.
鱼龙是古代海洋的迅猛掠食者。
B2 noun /ˈkæp.sɪ.kəm/

Capsicum

甜椒
Meaning
sweet pepper; bell pepper; colorful vegetable used in cooking
Example
Add red and green capsicum to make the dish colorful and nutritious.
加入红色和绿色的甜椒，使菜肴既色彩丰富又营养丰富。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnsɪˈdɛntəl/

incidental

附带的
Meaning
happening as a minor part or in connection with something else
Example
Incidental expenses like snacks and tips were included in the bill.
像零食和小费这样的附带费用被包含在账单中。
A2 verb /mætʃ/

match

匹配
Meaning
to be equal to something; to find something that corresponds to another
Example
The colors of her dress match perfectly with her shoes.
她的裙子颜色和鞋子完美匹配。
B2 adjective /ˈɒnɡəʊɪŋ/

ongoing

进行中
Meaning
continuing; still in progress
Example
The ongoing project will finish next month.
进行中的项目将在下个月完成。
B2 adverb /ˈvɜː.tʃu.ə.li/

Virtually

几乎; 实际上;
Meaning
nearly; almost; in effect though not in name
Example
The building was virtually destroyed in the earthquake.
这座建筑在地震中几乎被摧毁。
C1 noun /ˌdʒʊə.rɪsˈdɪk.ʃən/

Jurisdiction

司法管辖权
Meaning
the official power to make legal decisions and judgments; the extent of this power
Example
This case falls under the jurisdiction of the federal court.
此案件属于联邦法院的司法管辖范围。
A2 noun /ˈroʊbɒt/

robot

机器人
Meaning
a machine capable of carrying out a complex series of actions automatically
Example
The factory uses robots to assemble cars efficiently.
工厂使用机器人高效地组装汽车。
C2 adjective /ˈæb.ə.rənt/

aberrant

异常
Meaning
deviating from what is normal or expected; abnormal
Example
His aberrant behavior shocked everyone at the meeting.
他的异常行为让会议上的每个人都感到震惊。
B1 noun /ˈpɑː.vər.t̬i/

Poverty

贫困; 缺乏基本需求
Meaning
the state of being extremely poor; lack of basic necessities
Example
Many organizations work to reduce poverty around the world.
许多组织致力于减少全球贫困。
A1 noun /waɪf/

wife

妻子
Meaning
a woman who is married to someone
Example
She is the wife of the famous author.
她是著名作家的妻子。
A1 noun /maʊs/

Mouse

老鼠
Meaning
a small rodent with a long tail and typically gray or brown fur
Example
The little mouse hid behind the cabinet.
小老鼠躲在柜子后面。
C1 adjective /ˈɡʌsti/

gusty

刮风
Meaning
characterized by strong, sudden bursts of wind
Example
It was a cold, gusty day by the sea.
那是一个寒冷且刮风的海边日子。
C2 noun/verb /ˈpɪləri/

pillory

公开惩罚装置
Meaning
a device for publicly punishing someone / to expose to public ridicule
Example
The corrupt official was placed in the pillory for the town to jeer at.
腐败的官员被放在皮洛里里让市民嘲笑。
C2 noun /lʌɡˈʒʊəriəns/

luxuriance

奢华
Meaning
abundant growth, richness, or elegance
Example
The garden was filled with the luxuriance of tropical plants.
花园里充满了热带植物的奢华。
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。
A2 adjective /əˈsliːp/

asleep

熟睡
Meaning
in a state of sleep
Example
The baby is fast asleep.
宝宝正在熟睡。
C1 verb /dɪsˈhɑːrtn/

dishearten

使灰心
Meaning
to cause someone to lose determination or confidence; to discourage
Example
The constant rejection letters began to dishearten the young writer.
不断的拒绝信开始使年轻的作家感到气馁。
C1 verb /əˈfɪliˌeɪt/

affiliate

附属
Meaning
to officially attach or connect (a group or organization) to a larger body
Example
The school is affiliated with the local university.
学校与当地大学有合作关系。
C2 noun /ˈrɛd.ə.ləns/

redolence

香气
Meaning
a pleasant smell or the quality of suggesting something strongly
Example
The redolence of jasmine filled the evening air.
茉莉花的香气充满了傍晚的空气。
C1 noun /ɪˈlɪpsɪs/

ellipsis

省略号
Meaning
The omission of words in a sentence, represented by three dots (...).
Example
The writer used an ellipsis to show that part of the quote was omitted.
作者使用省略号来表示引用的部分被省略。
B2 verb /ˈɔːdɪt/

audit

审计
Meaning
to examine and verify financial records or accounts officially
Example
The accountant will audit the company's books next month.
会计师将在下个月审计公司的账目。
B1 noun /ˈproʊtiːn/

protein

Meaning
a molecule composed of amino acids essential for bodily functions
Example
Proteins are essential for building and repairing tissues in the body.
C2 noun /ˈɡævəl/

gavel

法槌
Meaning
A small ceremonial mallet used by a judge or an auctioneer to signal attention or mark a decision.
Example
The judge struck the gavel to call the court to order.
法官敲打法槌以召集法庭秩序。
C1 noun /ˈtæm.ər.ɪnd/

Tamarind

罗望子
Meaning
a brown tropical fruit with a tangy, sour taste used in cooking and beverages
Example
Tamarind is commonly used in Asian and Middle Eastern cuisines for its sour flavor.
罗望子因其酸味在亚洲和中东料理中常用。
B2 noun /ˈtæk.tɪk/

Tactic

策略; 战术
Meaning
a plan or method for achieving something; a strategy used to accomplish a goal
Example
The coach used a new tactic to win the game.
教练使用了一种新的战术来赢得比赛。
C2 adjective /ˌæf.əˈrɪs.tɪk/

aphoristic

格言风格
Meaning
expressed in the style of a short, witty saying
Example
Her writing style is concise and aphoristic.
她的写作风格简洁而格言式。
A2 verb /əˈtrækt/

attract

吸引
Meaning
to cause someone to have interest or draw something towards
Example
The flowers attract bees with their bright colors.
花朵用它们鲜艳的颜色吸引蜜蜂。
B1 noun /ˈsʌn.laɪt/

sunlight

阳光
Meaning
Direct light from the sun.
Example
Sunlight does not reach the abyssal depths of the ocean.
阳光无法到达海洋的深渊。
B1 verb ˈɪndɪkeɪts

indicates

表示
Meaning
Point out; show; be a sign or symptom of; suggest as a desirable or necessary course of action.
Example
The rising trend indicates an urgent need for action.
上升的趋势表示迫切需要采取行动。
C1 verb ɪˈræd.ɪ.keɪt

eradicate

根除
Meaning
To destroy completely; to put an end to something undesirable.
Example
Vaccination programs help eradicate infectious diseases.
疫苗接种计划帮助根除传染性疾病。
C2 noun /ʃiːf/

sheaf

麦束
Meaning
a bundle of grain stalks laid lengthwise and tied together after reaping; a bundle of objects tied together
Example
The farmer carried a sheaf of wheat on his shoulder.
农民肩上背着一捆小麦。
B2 verb /ˈskætər/

scatter

散播
Meaning
to spread or throw around in different directions
Example
The wind scattered the leaves across the yard.
风把叶子撒到院子里。
C1 verb /ɪɡˈzɔːlt/

exalt

Meaning
to praise highly or raise in rank, honor, or power
Example
The community exalted the teacher for his dedication.
C1 adjective /ˌhoʊlˈhɑːrtɪd/

wholehearted

全心全意
Meaning
showing complete sincerity and commitment; fully enthusiastic
Example
She gave her wholehearted support to the project.
她全心全意地支持这个项目。
C1 adjective /ˈspaɪni/

spiny

多刺的
Meaning
covered with or full of spines; having sharp points
Example
The spiny cactus stood tall in the desert.
多刺的仙人掌在沙漠中挺立。
B1 noun ˈiːˌkɒm.ɜːrs

e-commerce

电子商务
Meaning
The process of buying and selling goods or services through the internet.
Example
E-commerce has revolutionized the way people shop.
电子商务彻底改变了人们购物的方式。
B2 adjective /ˈflɔː.ləs/

Flawless

完美的; 无缺陷
Meaning
perfect; without any defects or faults; immaculate
Example
Her flawless performance earned her a standing ovation.
她完美的表现为她赢得了全场起立的掌声。
C1 adjective /rɪˈper.ə.bəl/

Repairable

可修复的
Meaning
able to be fixed or mended; capable of being repaired
Example
The broken phone is repairable with the right parts.
坏掉的手机可以用正确的部件修复。
C2 noun /ˌfɪziˈɒnəmi/

physiognomy

面部特征分析
Meaning
the study of facial features to judge character or personality
Example
He believed in physiognomy and tried to read people's personalities from their faces.
他相信面相学，并试图通过人的面部来解读他们的个性。
C1 adjective /ɪkˈspænsɪv/

expansive

广阔的
Meaning
covering a wide area or having a wide range of ideas or emotions
Example
They enjoyed the expansive view from the hilltop.
他们享受从山顶看到的广阔景色。
B2 noun /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/

cargo

货物
Meaning
goods carried by a ship, plane, or other transport
Example
The ship was loaded with valuable cargo.
船上装载了珍贵的货物。
C2 noun /ˌaɪ.diˈeɪ.ʃən/

ideation

构思过程
Meaning
The process of forming and developing new ideas or concepts through creative thinking and brainstorming.
Example
The team engaged in ideation sessions to generate new product ideas.
The team conducted brainstorming sessions to generate new product ideas.
A1 adjective /ˈtʃɒk.lət/

Chocolate

巧克力色
Meaning
a dark brown color like chocolate; the color of cocoa
Example
The chocolate brown sofa looks elegant in the living room.
巧克力棕色沙发在客厅里看起来很优雅。
C1 adjective /ˈmel.əʊ/

Mellow

柔和宜人; 放松温和
Meaning
soft and pleasant; relaxed and gentle
Example
The mellow evening light created a peaceful atmosphere.
温柔的晚霞创造了一个宁静的氛围。
C1 noun /lɒft/

loft

阁楼
Meaning
An upper room or space, often under the roof of a building.
Example
She converted the old loft into a modern studio.
她把旧阁楼改造成了一个现代化的工作室。
C1 noun /ˈvʌl.tʃər/

Vulture

秃鹫
Meaning
a large bird of prey that feeds mainly on carrion
Example
The vulture circled overhead, waiting for its prey.
秃鹫在上空盘旋，等待着它的猎物。
A2 noun /ˈspiːkər/

speaker

演讲者
Meaning
a person who speaks or talks, especially as an occupation
Example
The speaker delivered an inspiring speech at the conference.
演讲者在会议上发表了激动人心的演讲。
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 verb /əbˈtruːd/

obtrude

强行介入
Meaning
to force oneself or one's ideas into a situation uninvited or inappropriately
Example
He didn’t want to obtrude into their private conversation.
他不想打扰他们的私人对话。
B1 verb /ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz/

criticize

批评
Meaning
to express disapproval or find fault with someone or something
Example
The teacher criticized the student's poor handwriting.
老师批评了学生的糟糕字迹。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈfleɪtɪd/

inflated

膨胀
Meaning
excessively increased in size, value, or importance; filled with air or gas
Example
The company faced criticism for its inflated prices.
公司因其膨胀的价格而遭受批评。
C2 adjective /ˈbræsi/

brassy

张扬的
Meaning
loud and showy in a way that lacks good taste; resembling brass in color or sound
Example
She wore a brassy necklace that caught everyone’s attention.
她戴着一条张扬的项链，吸引了所有人的注意。
C1 noun /dɪˈkriː/

Decree

法令
Meaning
an official order issued by a legal authority; a judicial decision or edict
Example
The king issued a decree that all citizens must pay additional taxes.
国王发布了一个法令，要求所有公民支付额外税款。
C2 verb /ˈpælpɪˌteɪt/

palpitate

快速跳动
Meaning
to beat rapidly and strongly, often because of fear, excitement, or illness
Example
Her heart began to palpitate with fear.
她的心脏因恐惧开始剧烈跳动。
C1 verb /ˈtɛðər/

tether

绑住
Meaning
To tie an animal with a rope or chain so it cannot move far.
Example
The farmer tethered the goat to a post.
农民把山羊绑在柱子上。
C2 noun /kroʊn/

crone

老妇人
Meaning
An old woman, often one who is thin and ugly, sometimes associated with witch-like qualities.
Example
The children were scared by the story of the wicked crone in the forest.
孩子们被森林中邪恶老妇人的故事吓到了。
A2 noun /ˈbʌk.ɪt/

Bucket

桶
Meaning
a roughly cylindrical open container with a handle, used to hold and carry liquids
Example
The farmer filled the bucket with fresh water from the well.
农民用井里的清水填满了桶。
A1 noun /ænt/

aunt

阿姨
Meaning
the sister of your father or mother, or the wife of your uncle
Example
My aunt always gives me gifts on my birthday.
我的阿姨总是在我生日时给我礼物。
C1 noun ˌmɪsˈmænɪdʒmənt

mismanagement

管理不善
Meaning
Bad or careless management of something.
Example
Mismanagement of plastic waste worsens pollution.
塑料废物的管理不善加剧了污染。
C1 adjective /ˈpiːkənt/

piquant

辛辣
Meaning
having a pleasantly sharp or spicy taste; interestingly provocative
Example
The chef added a piquant sauce to the dish to enhance its flavor.
厨师在菜肴中加入了辛辣的酱汁，以增强其味道。
C1 verb /rɪˈfjuːt/

refute

驳斥
Meaning
To prove a statement, argument, or theory to be false or invalid.
Example
The lawyer refuted the witness's testimony with solid evidence.
律师用确凿的证据驳斥了证人的证词。
C1 adverb /ˈhɛdˌlɔŋ/

headlong

全速前进
Meaning
With the head leading; in a rush or without thinking.
Example
She rushed headlong into the new project.
她全速前进地投入了新的项目。
C1 noun /ˈkʌˈs.tə.di/

Custody

监护; 拘留; 保护
Meaning
the protective care or guardianship of someone or something; imprisonment or detention
Example
After the divorce, they shared custody of their children equally.
离婚后，他们平等地分享了孩子的监护权。
B2 noun /ˈfriːˌlænsər/

freelancer

自由职业者
Meaning
A person who works independently without being permanently employed by one organization.
Example
She works as a freelancer designing websites for different clients.
她作为自由职业者为不同的客户设计网站。
C2 noun /ɪkˌsprəʊ.priˈeɪ.ʃən/

expropriation

征用
Meaning
The act of government taking private property, also known as confiscation, nationalization, or seizure.
Example
The land expropriation led to disputes among landowners.
土地征用导致了土地所有者之间的争议。
C2 verb /voʊˈsɪfəˌreɪt/

vociferate

大声抗议
Meaning
to shout, complain, or argue loudly or vehemently
Example
The protesters vociferated against the unfair law.
抗议者大声抗议不公平的法律。
C1 noun /pərˈvɜr.sə.ti/

Perversity

堕落; 顽固;
Meaning
deliberate determination to behave in an unreasonable or unacceptable way; the quality of being contrary or obstinate
Example
His perversity in refusing help frustrated everyone.
他拒绝帮助的堕落让所有人都沮丧。
C2 noun /dɪˈpɔːrtmənt/

deportment

举止
Meaning
A person's behavior or manners, especially in a formal situation.
Example
Her deportment during the ceremony impressed everyone.
她在仪式中的举止给大家留下了深刻印象。
B2 verb /rɪˈnuː/

renew

Meaning
to make something new again or extend its period of validity
Example
I need to renew my passport before traveling.
C1 verb /prɒd/

prod

推
Meaning
to poke or push someone or something with a finger, foot, or pointed object
Example
She prodded him in the arm to get his attention.
她用手肘轻轻推了推他，引起了他的注意。
B1 noun /ˈsʌp.ər/

Supper

晚餐
Meaning
an evening meal, typically a light or informal one
Example
We usually have supper around seven o'clock.
我们通常在七点左右吃晚餐。