B2 noun prəˈdʒɛk.ʃən

projection

声音投射

Meaning

The strength and range of voice when speaking.

Example

Proper projection ensures that every listener hears clearly.

适当的投射确保每个听众都能清晰地听到。

C1 verb /blæntʃ/

blanch

变得苍白

Meaning

to turn pale from shock, fear, or to briefly boil food to remove skin or prepare it

Example

She blanched at the sight of blood.

她看到血后吓得脸色苍白。

B2 noun, verb /stiːm/

steam

蒸汽

Meaning

the vapor into which water is converted when heated; to emit or treat with steam

Example

The kettle was steaming on the stove.

茶壶在炉子上冒蒸汽。

A1 preposition /fɔːr/

for

为

Meaning

used to indicate purpose, destination, or recipient

Example

This gift is for you.

这个礼物是给你的。

C2 noun/verb /ˈʌpˌkæst/

upcast

向上投掷

Meaning

Verb: To cast or throw upward. Noun: Something thrown or directed upward.

Example

The fisherman upcast his net into the air.

渔夫把他的网投向空中。

C1 verb rɪˈlɪŋ.kwɪʃ

relinquish

放弃

Meaning

To give up any authority, responsibility, or property.

Example

He decided to relinquish his position as CEO.

他决定放弃CEO职位。

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。

C1 noun /ˈfɛləni/

felony

重罪

Meaning

a serious crime, usually punishable by imprisonment for more than one year

Example

He was convicted of a felony and sentenced to ten years in prison.

他因重罪被定罪并被判处十年监禁。

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 verb /ˈbæfəl/

baffle

困惑

Meaning

to confuse; to be too difficult to understand

Example

The math problem baffles me completely.

数学问题完全把我搞糊涂了。

C1 noun /ˈmeɪniə/

Mania

狂热; 极度的热情

Meaning

Mental illness marked by periods of great excitement; extreme enthusiasm

Example

She had a mania for collecting vintage postcards from around the world.

她有一个收集世界各地旧明信片的狂热。

C2 noun /dɪˈstɪlər/

distiller

蒸馏师

Meaning

A person or company that makes alcoholic drinks or purified liquids by distillation.

Example

The distiller introduced a new brand of whiskey last year.

蒸馏师在去年推出了一款新品牌的威士忌。

B2 noun /ˈspɒt.laɪt/

spotlight

Meaning

a strong beam of light directed onto a particular area; figuratively, public attention

Example

The singer stood proudly in the spotlight.

B2 noun /ˈven.juː/

Venue

场地

Meaning

a place where an event or activity takes place

Example

The wedding venue was beautifully decorated.

婚礼场地被精美装饰。

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。

B2 noun /ˈwʊlən dres/

Woolen dress

羊毛裙子

Meaning

a dress made from wool fabric, typically worn in cold weather

Example

She wore a warm woolen dress during the winter months.

她在冬季穿了一件温暖的羊毛裙子。

C2 noun /ˈtʊrnɪkɪt/

tourniquet

止血带

Meaning

a device used to stop bleeding by compressing blood vessels

Example

The medic applied a tourniquet to stop the bleeding.

医生使用止血带来止住出血。

B2 noun /ˈbʊlɪt/

Bullet

子弹

Meaning

a metal projectile fired from a gun

Example

The bullet missed its target and hit the wall.

子弹错过了目标并击中了墙壁。

C2 adjective /ˌpaɪroʊˈtɛknɪk/

pyrotechnic

烟火技术

Meaning

Relating to fireworks or spectacular displays involving fire.

Example

The city celebrated with a grand pyrotechnic display on New Year's Eve.

这座城市在新年前夕举办了盛大的烟火技术展示。

B2 adjective /ˈstraɪkɪŋ/

striking

引人注目

Meaning

very noticeable or impressive in appearance or effect

Example

Her striking beauty caught everyone's attention.

她那引人注目的美丽吸引了所有人的注意。

B1 verb /əbˈzɜːrv/

observe

观察

Meaning

to watch carefully; to notice or perceive something

Example

Scientists observe the behavior of animals in the wild.

科学家观察野生动物的行为。

B2 adjective /ˈwɜːrθləs/

Worthless

毫无价值的; 无用的

Meaning

having no value; useless

Example

The old computer became worthless after the new software updates.

在新软件更新后，旧电脑变得毫无价值。

C1 adjective /ˌmaɪ.krəˈskɑː.pɪk/

microscopic

显微镜下可见的

Meaning

Extremely small and only visible with a microscope.

Example

The sample contained microscopic particles.

样本中包含显微镜下可见的颗粒。

C1 noun /bəˈrɑːʒ/

barrage

弹幕或快速攻击

Meaning

a concentrated outpouring of questions, criticisms, or blows; a rapid, continuous attack

Example

The politician faced a barrage of tough questions from reporters.

政治家面对记者们一连串尖锐的问题。

C1 verb /ˈbʌŋɡəl/

bungle

搞砸

Meaning

To carry out a task clumsily or incompetently.

Example

He bungled the presentation and confused the audience.

他搞砸了演示并让观众感到困惑。

C1 adjective /səˈdɪs.tɪk/

sadistic

施虐狂

Meaning

Deriving pleasure from inflicting pain or suffering on others.

Example

The villain had a sadistic smile while hurting his enemies.

恶棍在伤害敌人时露出了施虐狂的笑容。

A1 noun /ˈfraɪ.deɪ/

friday

星期五

Meaning

the day of the week following Thursday and preceding Saturday

Example

We have a team meeting every Friday afternoon.

我们每个星期五下午都有团队会议。

C1 verb /ˈsɪvɪlaɪz/

civilize

使文明

Meaning

to bring a society or group to a more developed, organized, or socially acceptable state; to educate and refine behavior

Example

Education can help civilize communities by promoting shared values and respect.

教育可以通过促进共同价值观和尊重来使社区更加文明。

A1 adjective /ˈiːzi/

easy

简单

Meaning

not difficult; requiring little effort

Example

The exam was surprisingly easy.

考试出乎意料的简单。

C2 noun /ˈsɪniæst/

cineast

电影迷

Meaning

A film enthusiast or filmmaker; a person deeply interested in cinema.

Example

As a true cineast, she spends most weekends watching classic films.

作为一位真正的电影迷，她大多数周末都在看经典电影。

A2 noun /ˈlev.əl/

level

水平

Meaning

A position on a real or imaginary scale of amount, quantity, extent, or quality.

Example

Pollution levels must be reduced urgently.

污染水平必须紧急降低。

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。

B2 noun ˌɪn.əˈveɪ.ʃən

innovation

创新

Meaning

The action or process of innovating; a new method, idea, product, etc.

Example

Innovation drives solutions to global challenges.

创新推动了全球挑战的解决方案。

A2 noun /ˈeə.ri.ə/

area

Meaning

a particular region or space; the extent of a surface

Example

This area is known for its beautiful parks.

C1 noun/verb /ˈtʌtʃ.ʌp/

touch-up

小修正或改进

Meaning

Small corrections or improvements made to something.

Example

The artist gave a quick touch-up to the painting.

艺术家对画作进行了快速的修饰。

B1 adjective /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/

Unexpected

出乎意料的; 令人惊讶的

Meaning

not expected or anticipated; surprising

Example

The unexpected news left everyone speechless.

出乎意料的消息让所有人都哑口无言。

C1 adjective /diːˈsɛntrəlaɪzd/

decentralized

去中心化

Meaning

Controlled by several local offices or authorities rather than one single one.

Example

The decentralized system allowed for more control at local levels.

去中心化的系统允许在地方层级进行更多的控制。

B1 adverb /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntli/

significantly

显著

Meaning

in a way that is large or important enough to have an effect

Example

The economy has significantly improved over the last decade.

过去十年中，经济显著改善。

C2 noun /fækˈsɪmɪli/

facsimile

传真副本

Meaning

an exact copy or reproduction of a document

Example

He sent a facsimile of the contract to the client.

他把合同的传真副本发送给了客户。

C1 adjective /ˈljʊərɪd/

lurid

令人震惊且生动的轰动性

Meaning

shocking or sensational in a vivid way, often involving crime or violence

Example

The newspaper published a lurid account of the crime.

报纸发布了一篇令人震惊的犯罪报道。

C2 noun /ˈhæbɪtənt/

habitant

居民

Meaning

An inhabitant; a person or animal that lives in a particular place.

Example

The habitants of the village were friendly and welcoming.

村庄的居民友好而热情。

B2 noun /brɪŋk/

brink

边缘

Meaning

The edge or point just before a significant event or change.

Example

The company was on the brink of bankruptcy.

公司处于破产的边缘。

C2 noun /ɪˌpɪstəˈmɒlədʒɪst/

epistemologist

认识论者

Meaning

A scholar or expert who studies the nature, sources, and limits of knowledge.

Example

The epistemologist debated how humans can truly know anything with certainty.

认识论者辩论了人类如何能够确信地知道某些事情。

B2 adjective /ˌfjuːtʃəˈrɪstɪk/

futuristic

未来主义的

Meaning

Having or involving very modern technology or design that is advanced beyond what is currently available

Example

Futuristic technologies are transforming industries worldwide.

未来主义技术正在改变全球的行业。

C2 adjective /ʌnˈtræməld/

untrammeled

无限自由

Meaning

Not restricted or hampered; free and unrestricted.

Example

She enjoyed untrammeled freedom in her new life abroad.

她在国外的新生活中享受着无限自由。

C1 noun /əˈtjuːn.mənt/

attunement

契合

Meaning

Being in harmony or responsive to someone's emotional state.

Example

Attunement to emotions improves relationships.

对情绪的契合改善了关系。

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。

C2 adjective /ˈdɔːrsəl/

dorsal

背鳍

Meaning

Relating to the back or upper side of an animal or body part.

Example

Sharks have a prominent dorsal fin.

鲨鱼有一个显眼的背鳍。

C1 noun /pərˈvɜːrʒən/

perversion

扭曲

Meaning

The act of distorting or corrupting the original meaning, purpose, or state of something.

Example

The regime’s censorship was seen as a perversion of free speech.

该政权的审查制度被视为对言论自由的扭曲。

C1 adjective /ɔːˈtʌmnəl/

autumnal

秋天的

Meaning

relating to or characteristic of autumn; occurring in autumn

Example

The autumnal colors of red and gold filled the forest.

红色和金色的秋天的颜色填满了森林。

C1 adjective /ˌfɑːrˈfetʃt/

farfetched

不太可能或不太真实

Meaning

unlikely to happen or be true; improbable

Example

His explanation for being late sounded farfetched.

他解释迟到的理由听起来不可信。

C2 verb /bɪˈmjuːz/

bemuse

使困惑

Meaning

To confuse or puzzle someone.

Example

The complex instructions bemused the new employees.

复杂的指令使新员工困惑。

C2 adjective /ˌkɒnsæŋˈɡwɪniəs/

consanguineous

同血缘的

Meaning

Related by blood; descended from the same ancestor.

Example

The study focused on genetic disorders in consanguineous families.

研究集中于同血缘家庭中的遗传疾病。

C2 noun /ˈoʊvərlɔːrd/

overlord

领主

Meaning

A ruler, master, or person of great power and authority over others.

Example

The peasants were forced to pay taxes to their overlord.

农民被迫向他们的领主交税。

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。

C1 verb /ʃɪə/

shear

修剪

Meaning

to cut the wool off a sheep or to cut something with sharp tools like scissors or shears

Example

The farmer will shear the sheep in the spring.

农民将在春天修剪羊毛。

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。

A2 adjective /ɡlæd/

Glad

高兴; 快乐; 喜悦;

Meaning

happy; pleased; delighted;

Example

I am glad to see you after such a long time.

我很高兴在这么长时间后见到你。

C1 noun /ɡruːv/

groove

沟槽 / 节奏

Meaning

a long narrow cut or depression, or a rhythmic pattern in music

Example

The DJ kept the crowd dancing to the groove.

DJ让人群跟随节奏跳舞。

C2 adjective /ˈdʒɒkjələr/

jocular

爱开玩笑的

Meaning

fond of or characterized by joking; humorous

Example

His jocular nature made him popular among colleagues.

他爱开玩笑的性格让他在同事中很受欢迎。

C2 noun /əˈpɜːrtənənsɪz/

appurtenances

附属物

Meaning

Additional items or accessories associated with something, often used in a legal or property context.

Example

The house was sold along with all its appurtenances, including the garage and garden.

这所房子与所有附属设施一起出售，包括车库和花园。

B1 adverb /ˈhaɪli/

highly

高度

Meaning

to a great degree; very

Example

She is highly respected in her field.

她在她的领域中受到高度尊敬。

B2 verb /ˈprɒsɪkjuːt/

prosecute

起诉

Meaning

to institute legal proceedings against someone

Example

The lawyer decided to prosecute the case after gathering sufficient evidence.

律师在收集到足够证据后决定起诉此案。

C1 verb /rɪˈnaʊns/

renounce

放弃

Meaning

to formally declare rejection of something, such as a claim, belief, or way of life

Example

She renounced her citizenship to move abroad permanently.

她放弃了国籍以便永久定居国外。

B2 adjective /ˈhek.tɪk/

Hectic

忙碌的; 激烈的; 充满活动的

Meaning

very busy and full of activity; frantic; characterized by intense activity or excitement

Example

My schedule has been hectic lately with back-to-back meetings.

最近我的日程表因为连场会议而变得忙碌。

C2 verb /ɪnˈhjuːm/

inhume

埋葬

Meaning

to bury a dead body in the ground

Example

They inhumed the warrior with full honors.

他们用全部荣誉埋葬了战士。

B1 noun ˌen.dʒɪˈnɪə.rɪŋ

engineering

工程学

Meaning

The application of scientific and mathematical principles to design, build, and maintain structures, machines, or systems.

Example

Genetic engineering transforms agricultural practices.

基因工程改变了农业实践。

C1 noun/verb /sleɪt/

slate

板岩 / 安排

Meaning

a fine-grained rock used for roofing or writing; to schedule or designate for a task

Example

The meeting is slated for next Monday.

会议定于下周一举行。

A2 noun /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/

department

部门

Meaning

a division of a large organization such as a government, university, or company

Example

She works in the marketing department.

她在市场部门工作。

C1 adjective ˈsɒvrɪn

sovereign

主权的, 最高的

Meaning

Possessing supreme or ultimate power; independent.

Example

The sovereign government has control over its currency.

主权政府控制着自己的货币。

C2 noun /ˈɪnsələns/

insolence

厚颜无耻

Meaning

rude or disrespectful behavior

Example

The teacher was shocked by the student's insolence.

老师对学生的厚颜无耻感到震惊。

C1 verb /əˈkleɪm/

acclaim

称赞

Meaning

to praise enthusiastically and publicly

Example

The audience acclaimed the actor for his outstanding performance.

观众因其出色的表演而为演员喝彩。

C1 adjective /ˈɪnsələnt/

insolent

无礼的, 傲慢的

Meaning

showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect

Example

The insolent student refused to follow the teacher's instructions.

那个无礼的学生拒绝听从老师的指示。

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。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈskeɪðd/

unscathed

毫发无损

Meaning

Without suffering any injury, damage, or harm.

Example

She escaped from the accident unscathed.

她毫发无损地逃离了事故。

C1 verb/noun /stuːp/

stoop

幸福

Meaning

To bend one's body forward and downward; also a small porch or staircase at the entrance of a house

Example

He had to stoop to pick up the coin.

当她收到奖项时，她无法隐藏自己的幸福。

A2 noun /ˈɡʊdnəs/

goodness

善良

Meaning

the quality of being morally good or virtuous

Example

Her goodness was evident in the way she treated others.

她的善良在她对待他人的方式中表现得淋漓尽致。

B2 adjective /ˈbraʊn.ɪʃ/

Brownish

棕色的

Meaning

having a color somewhat like brown; tending toward brown

Example

The old paper had a brownish tint from age.

那张旧纸因岁月的缘故带有棕色的色调。

B2 noun /ˈbrændɪŋ/

branding

创建和推广品牌或公司身份的过程

Meaning

The process of creating and promoting a brand or company identity.

Example

Effective branding is key to building customer loyalty.

有效的品牌营销是建立客户忠诚度的关键。

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。

B1 adjective /ɪnˈkɝr.ɪ.dʒɪŋ/

Encouraging

鼓励的; 激励的

Meaning

giving support or confidence; inspiring; motivating

Example

The teacher's encouraging words motivated the students.

老师的鼓励性话语激励了学生。

C1 noun /ˈæntɪˌdoʊt/

antidote

解毒药

Meaning

A substance that neutralizes the effects of a poison; something that relieves or counteracts.

Example

The doctor quickly administered an antidote to the snake venom.

医生迅速给蛇毒注射了解毒药。

C2 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈtɒmɪk/

diatomic

双原子

Meaning

Consisting of two atoms.

Example

Oxygen is a diatomic molecule.

氧气是双原子分子。

C1 adjective /rɪˈpen.tənt/

Repentant

悔过的; 懊悔的; 后悔的

Meaning

feeling or expressing sincere regret and remorse; sorry for one's actions

Example

The repentant thief returned the stolen money.

悔过的窃贼归还了被盗的钱。

C1 adjective + noun এক্সেসিভ স্ট্রেইন

excessive strain

过度的压力

Meaning

An amount of physical pressure or stress that is more than what is normal or acceptable.

Example

Excessive strain on fingers can cause musculoskeletal issues.

手指上的过度压力可能导致肌肉骨骼问题。

B2 adjective /ˌnɒnˈprɒfɪt/

nonprofit

非营利组织

Meaning

an organization that does not aim to make a profit, often serving a social or charitable purpose.

Example

She works for a nonprofit organization that helps children.

她为一个帮助孩子的非营利组织工作。

B2 verb /ɪˈvoʊk/

evoke

唤起

Meaning

to bring a feeling, memory, or image into the mind

Example

The old song evoked memories of her childhood.

那首老歌唤起了她童年的回忆。

C2 noun /əˈpɒθəˌkɛri/

apothecary

药剂师

Meaning

A historical term for a person who prepared and sold medicines and drugs.

Example

The village apothecary provided remedies for many common illnesses.

村里的药剂师为许多常见的疾病提供了治疗。

C2 noun /ˈlɒkətɪv/

locative

方位格

Meaning

a grammatical case indicating location or place

Example

In Latin, the locative case is used to indicate location.

在拉丁语中，方位格用于表示位置。

C2 noun /ˈpɑr.bəl/

Parbal

尖瓜

Meaning

A green vegetable also known as pointed gourd, commonly used in South Asian cuisine

Example

Mother prepared parbal curry with fish.

母亲做了带鱼的尖瓜咖喱。

B2 noun /wɒsp/

Wasp

黄蜂

Meaning

a flying insect with a yellow and black striped body and a painful sting

Example

The wasp stung me when I disturbed its nest.

当我打扰它的巢时，黄蜂刺伤了我。

C2 noun /ˈskæb.ərd/

scabbard

剑鞘

Meaning

A sheath for the blade of a sword or dagger, typically made of leather or metal.

Example

The knight drew his sword from the scabbard.

骑士从剑鞘中拔出了剑。

B2 verb /bræɡ/

brag

吹嘘

Meaning

to talk proudly about oneself or one's achievements in an annoying way

Example

He always brags about his expensive car.

他总是夸耀自己昂贵的车。

C2 noun /ˈmeɪdənˌhʊd/

maidenhood

少女期

Meaning

The state of being a maiden; girlhood or virginity.

Example

The poem celebrated the innocence of maidenhood.

这首诗歌庆祝了少女时期的纯真。

C1 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈsɪdərət/

inconsiderate

不体贴

Meaning

Thoughtless; showing a lack of concern for others.

Example

It was inconsiderate of him to play loud music late at night.

他在深夜播放大声音乐，显得很不体贴。

C2 verb /rɪˈkænt/

recant

撤回

Meaning

to withdraw or renounce a statement or belief formally

Example

He recanted his previous statement in court.

他在法庭上撤回了之前的陈述。

B1 verb /kənˈkluːd/

conclude

结束

Meaning

to bring to an end; to decide or determine after consideration

Example

We will conclude the meeting at five o'clock.

我们将在五点钟结束会议。

C2 noun /frɒnd/

frond

叶子

Meaning

A large, divided leaf of a fern, palm, or similar plant.

Example

The fern's frond stretched gracefully over the garden path.

蕨类植物的叶片优雅地伸展在花园小路上。

A2 adjective /praʊd/

Proud

自豪

Meaning

feeling deep pleasure from one's achievements; having high self-respect

Example

She was proud of her daughter's academic achievements.

她为女儿的学术成就感到自豪。

C1 adjective + noun ʌnˈpresɪdentɪd ˈnɒlɪdʒ

unprecedented knowledge

前所未有的知识

Meaning

Information or understanding that has never been obtained or achieved before.

Example

Artemis will provide unprecedented knowledge about the solar system.

阿尔忏将提供关于太阳系的前所未有的知识。

A1 verb /juːz/

use

使用

Meaning

to employ something for a purpose; to take advantage of

Example

I use my computer for work and entertainment.

我用我的计算机来工作和娱乐。

C2 noun /tɪlθ/

tilth

土壤状况（适合种植作物）

Meaning

The physical condition of soil in relation to its suitability for planting crops.

Example

The farmer checked the soil's tilth before planting the seeds.

农民在种植种子之前检查了土壤的tilth。

C1 adjective /ˈhɔː.ti/

Haughty

傲慢的; 高傲的

Meaning

arrogantly superior and disdainful; showing excessive pride

Example

She gave him a haughty look and walked away.

她给了他一个傲慢的眼神，走开了。

B2 noun /ˈɛθɪk/

ethic

伦理

Meaning

a set of moral principles, especially ones relating to a particular group, system, or profession

Example

He has a strong work ethic and always meets deadlines.

他有很强的工作伦理，总是能按时完成任务。

A2 adjective /ˈkloʊ.sɪst/

closest

ossified

变成骨头，僵硬

Meaning

Turned into bone or become rigid; unwilling to change.

Example

The company had an ossified management structure that resisted innovation.

该公司有一个僵化的管理结构，抵制创新。

B2 noun/verb /ˈwɒf.əl/

waffle

华夫饼 (食品), 含糊其辞

Meaning

as noun: a crisp cake with a pattern of deep squares; as verb: to speak or write vaguely without making a clear decision

Example

He kept waffling instead of making a decision.

他不断犹豫，而不是做决定。

C1 adjective /vəˈluː.mə.nəs/

voluminous

庞大, 宽广, 巨大

Meaning

Occupying or containing much space; large in volume, in particular.

Example

The library contained a voluminous collection of books.

图书馆里有一个庞大的书籍收藏。

A2 noun /ˈheəkʌt/

haircut

理发

Meaning

the act or style of cutting hair

Example

I got a haircut before the wedding.

我在婚礼前理了发。

C2 adjective /ˈkæloʊ/

callow

不成熟

Meaning

Inexperienced and immature.

Example

The callow intern made several mistakes on his first day.

那个缺乏经验的实习生在第一天犯了几个错误。

B1 noun kəˈpæs.ə.ti

capacity

容量

Meaning

The maximum amount that something can contain or produce; the ability or power to do or understand something.

Example

The cable has the capacity to handle vast data traffic.

这根电缆有能力处理大量数据流量。

C1 noun /ˈɔr.i.ənt/

Orient

东方，尤其是东亚国家

Meaning

the East, especially countries of eastern Asia; to determine one's position or direction

Example

Many spices come from the Orient.

许多香料来自东方。

B2 adjective /ˌmɛtrəˈpɑːlɪtən/

metropolitan

大都市

Meaning

Relating to a large city, its surrounding areas, or its lifestyle.

Example

She moved to a metropolitan area for better job opportunities.

她为了更好的工作机会搬到了大都市区域。

C1 noun /pɔl/

Pall

覆盖在棺材上的布; 一层暗淡的覆盖物，创造出阴沉的氛围

Meaning

a cloth spread over a coffin; a dark covering that creates a gloomy atmosphere

Example

A pall of smoke hung over the burning building.

一层烟雾悬挂在燃烧的建筑物上方。

C1 verb /slɪŋk/

slink

悄悄移动

Meaning

to move quietly and secretly, often to avoid being noticed

Example

The cat slunk into the room without making a sound.

猫悄悄地进入房间，没有发出任何声音。

A1 verb /klɪr/

clear

清理

Meaning

to remove obstructions; to make clean or transparent

Example

Please clear the table after dinner.

请在晚餐后清理桌子。

C1 noun /ˈriːkɔːrs/

recourse

求助，援助

Meaning

a source of help or protection in a difficult situation

Example

The students had no recourse but to appeal to the principal.

学生们除了向校长上诉外别无选择。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈvɛntɪv/

inventive

富有创意的

Meaning

Having the ability to create or design new things or to think originally.

Example

The inventor was known for his inventive solutions to everyday problems.

发明家以其富有创意的解决方案而闻名。

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。

B2 noun /ˈpriːmiəm/

premium

保费

Meaning

an amount of money paid regularly for an insurance policy; something of superior quality or value

Example

You need to pay your insurance premium every year.

你每年需要支付你的保险费。

C1 noun /dɜːrθ/

dearth

匮乏

Meaning

A scarcity or lack of something.

Example

There was a dearth of food during the famine.

在饥荒期间，食物短缺。