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B2 adjective /ˈprɒmɪnənt/

prominent

显著的
Meaning
Important, famous, or easily noticeable.
Example
He is a prominent leader in the community.
他是社区中的一个杰出领导者。
C1 noun /ɪnˈvɜːrʒən/

inversion

倒置
Meaning
A reversal of the normal order, position, or relationship.
Example
In poetry, inversion is often used to create emphasis.
在诗歌中，倒置常用来创造强调。
B1 noun /ˈprɛər/

prayer

祈祷
Meaning
a solemn request for help or expression of thanks addressed to God or another deity
Example
She recited a prayer before the meal.
她在饭前念了祈祷词。
B1 noun /pɔːrk/

pork

幸福
Meaning
the flesh of a pig used as food
Example
He doesn't eat pork for religious reasons.
当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
C2 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈmænd/

countermand

撤销命令
Meaning
to revoke or cancel an order or command
Example
The general countermanded the previous orders immediately.
将军立即取消了先前的命令。
C2 noun /bəˈfuːn/

buffoon

小丑
Meaning
A ridiculous but amusing person; a clown or jester.
Example
He acted like a buffoon at the party, making everyone laugh.
他在派对上像个小丑一样表演，让每个人都笑了。
A2 noun /ˈɡræmər/

grammar

语法
Meaning
the system and structure of a language, including rules for syntax, morphology, and usage
Example
She studied grammar to improve her writing skills.
她学习语法来提高写作能力。
C1 adjective /skænt/

Scant

稀少的
Meaning
barely sufficient; inadequate; small in amount
Example
There was scant evidence to support his claim.
支持他主张的证据非常少。
B1 adjective /ˈmɪzərəbəl/

Miserable

悲惨; 不幸; 引起痛苦
Meaning
very unhappy; wretched; causing suffering
Example
He felt miserable after losing his job.
他失去工作后感到非常痛苦。
B2 noun /ˈməʊtərɪst/

motorist

驾驶员
Meaning
a person who drives a motor vehicle, especially a car or motorcycle
Example
The motorist stopped to help after seeing the accident on the highway.
驾驶员在高速公路上看到事故后停下来帮忙。
B2 verb, noun /ˈkɒntɛst/

contest

竞赛, 挑战
Meaning
verb: to compete or challenge; noun: a competition or dispute
Example
She decided to contest the election against the incumbent.
她决定挑战现任者的选举。
C1 noun /deɪˈbɑː.kəl/

debacle

灾难
Meaning
A sudden and ignominious failure; a fiasco.
Example
The company's poor management led to a financial debacle.
公司的糟糕管理导致了财政灾难。
C1 verb /kɜːrˈteɪl/

curtail

减少
Meaning
to reduce or limit something, especially something considered undesirable
Example
The company had to curtail its spending due to budget cuts.
由于预算削减，公司不得不缩减开支。
B1 noun /lɔːn/

Lawn

草坪
Meaning
an area of short, regularly mown grass in the grounds of a house or in a park
Example
She waters the lawn every morning.
她每天早上浇水给草坪。
C2 verb /bɪˈfʌdəl/

befuddle

使困惑
Meaning
to confuse someone completely; to make someone unable to think clearly
Example
The complex instructions befuddled the students.
复杂的指示使学生感到困惑。
B1 noun /ˈprɒp.ə.ti/

Property

财产；不动产；属性
Meaning
a building or land; something owned; a characteristic or quality
Example
They bought a beautiful property in the countryside.
他们在乡下买了一处漂亮的房产。
A2 noun dɪˈskʌʃ.ənz

discussions

讨论
Meaning
The action or process of talking about something in order to reach a decision or to exchange ideas.
Example
Discussions promote collaboration.
讨论促进合作。
C2 adjective /luːˈɡuːbriəs/

lugubrious

阴沉的
Meaning
looking or sounding sad and dismal
Example
His lugubrious expression made everyone feel uneasy.
他那阴沉的表情让大家感到不安。
B1 noun /ˈbɒksər/

boxer

拳击手; 平角内裤; 拳师犬
Meaning
a person who fights in the sport of boxing; a type of short loose-fitting underwear; a breed of medium-to-large dog
Example
The boxer trained hard every morning before the championship match.
那名拳击手在冠军赛前每天早上刻苦训练。
C1 noun /ˌdez.ɪɡˈneɪ.ʃən/

Designation

任命; 职位; 标题; 官方身份
Meaning
the action of choosing someone for a position; a name, title, or official status
Example
His designation as team leader came with additional responsibilities and authority.
他的团队领导职务带来了额外的责任和权力。
B2 noun /ˈhedʒhɒɡ/

Hedge-hog

刺猬
Meaning
a small mammal with a spiny coat that can roll into a ball for defense
Example
The hedgehog rolled into a ball when it felt threatened.
当刺猬感到威胁时，它滚成一团。
C2 noun /ˈmɛtəfɔːrm/

metaphorm

隐喻形式
Meaning
A coined or rare term sometimes used to describe a hybrid form of metaphor and form in literature or art.
Example
The poet introduced a metaphorm to blend imagery with structure.
诗人引入了一种梅塔福姆，把意象和结构结合在一起。
C2 noun /ˈpɒlɪti/

polity

政治，政府形式
Meaning
an organized society or form of government
Example
The ancient Greek polity had a system of city-states.
古希腊的政治有一个城邦制度。
C1 noun, verb /ɡliːm/

gleam

闪光
Meaning
a small or brief shining light; to shine softly
Example
A gleam of hope appeared in her eyes.
她眼中闪现出希望的光芒。
B2 adjective /ˈhelp.ləs/

Helpless

无助的; 虚弱的; 易受伤的
Meaning
unable to defend oneself or act without help; powerless; vulnerable
Example
The child felt helpless when lost in the crowded market.
当孩子在拥挤的市场中迷路时，他感到无助。
A2 noun /ˈʌn.jən/

Onion

洋葱
Meaning
a round vegetable with a strong taste and smell, made up of many layers
Example
I need to chop some onions for the curry recipe.
我需要切一些洋葱来做咖喱菜谱。
C2 verb /kædʒ/

cadge

乞讨
Meaning
To beg or obtain something, especially food or money, without paying for it.
Example
He tried to cadge a free meal from the restaurant.
他试图从餐厅要一顿免费的饭。
B2 noun /bʌd/

Bud

花苞
Meaning
An undeveloped or immature flower before it opens
Example
The rose bud will bloom into a beautiful flower in a few days.
玫瑰花苞将在几天内绽放成一朵美丽的花。
A1 adjective /θɜrd/

third

第三
Meaning
constituting number three in a sequence
Example
She finished in third place.
她得了第三名。
C2 noun /bel ˈæp.əl/

Bell apple

钟铃苹果
Meaning
a tropical fruit with a crisp texture and sweet taste, scientifically known as Syzygium malaccense
Example
The bell apple tree produces beautiful red fruits that are popular in tropical regions.
钟铃苹果树结出美丽的红色水果，在热带地区很受欢迎
C2 adjective /dɪˈmjʊər/

demure

矜持
Meaning
reserved, modest, and shy
Example
She gave him a demure smile.
她给了他一个矜持的微笑。
C1 noun /ˌdʒiːniˈælədʒi/

genealogy

家谱学
Meaning
The study and tracing of lines of descent or family history.
Example
She spent years researching her family's genealogy.
她花了多年研究她家族的家谱学。
A1 noun /ˈpeɪ.pər/

paper

纸, 文档, 研究论文
Meaning
A material manufactured in thin sheets from the pulp of wood or other fibrous substances, used for writing or printing on.
Example
The student submitted his research paper on artificial intelligence.
学生提交了他的人工智能研究论文。
C2 verb /ɪsˈtʃuː/

eschew

避开
Meaning
to deliberately avoid or abstain from something
Example
She chose to eschew junk food for a healthier diet.
她选择避开垃圾食品，选择更健康的饮食。
C1 adjective /ˈbleɪmləs/

blameless

无辜
Meaning
innocent of wrongdoing; not deserving blame
Example
She remained calm and blameless throughout the investigation.
她在整个调查过程中保持冷静和无辜。
C1 verb /rɪˈpʌls/

repulse

击退 / 激起反感
Meaning
to drive back an attack or attacker by force; to cause intense dislike or disgust
Example
The army managed to repulse the enemy attack.
军队成功地击退了敌人的进攻。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈlɛtəd/

unlettered

文盲
Meaning
lacking education or the ability to read and write; illiterate
Example
The unlettered villagers relied on oral traditions to preserve their history.
那些文盲村民依赖口头传统来保存他们的历史。
B2 adjective /ˈtaɪə.səm/

Tiresome

令人疲倦的; 无聊的
Meaning
causing weariness or boredom; tedious
Example
The long lecture was tiresome and repetitive.
长时间的演讲令人疲倦且重复。
C2 adjective /ˈluː.ni/

Loony

疯狂的; 傻的; 精神不稳定
Meaning
crazy; silly; mentally unstable
Example
His loony behavior made everyone laugh.
他的疯狂行为让每个人都笑了。
B1 adjective /ədˈvænst/

advanced

先进
Meaning
highly developed or complex
Example
He is studying an advanced level of mathematics.
他正在学习高级数学。
C1 noun/verb /ˈfʌrəʊ/

furrow

Meaning
A long narrow trench made in the ground by a plow; to make wrinkles or grooves.
Example
The farmer plowed furrows in the field.
B2 verb /ɪnˈdjuːs/

induce

引起
Meaning
to cause or persuade someone to do something; to bring about a result
Example
The doctor induced sleep with a mild sedative.
医生用轻度镇静剂引起了睡眠。
C1 noun /ˈbɪtər ɡɔːrd/

Bitter Gourd

苦瓜
Meaning
a green, bumpy vegetable with a very bitter taste, known for its medicinal properties
Example
Bitter gourd is excellent for controlling blood sugar levels.
苦瓜对于控制血糖水平非常有效。
C1 noun /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/

rejoicing

欢庆
Meaning
The action of showing great joy or happiness
Example
There was much rejoicing after the victory.
胜利之后有很多欢庆。
C1 adjective /ˈtæti/

tatty

破旧
Meaning
Worn out, shabby, or in poor condition.
Example
The sofa looked old and tatty after years of use.
沙发在多年的使用后看起来破旧不堪。
B2 noun /ˈmɛr.ɪt/

Merit

优点; 美德; 值得表扬的品质
Meaning
The quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially deserving praise, reward, or attention
Example
She was promoted based on her merit and hard work.
她是基于自己的优点和努力工作获得晋升的。
C1 adjective ˈleɪ.tənt

latent

潜在的或隐藏的
Meaning
Existing but not yet developed or manifested; hidden potential.
Example
His artistic talent remained latent for years.
他的艺术才华多年来一直处于潜在状态。
C2 noun /ˈtʃaɪ.nə bɑːks/

China box

月橘
Meaning
a small evergreen shrub with tiny white fragrant flowers
Example
The China box plant produced clusters of small white flowers.
月橘植物开出了成簇的小白花。
C1 verb /dɪˈdjuːs/

deduce

推断
Meaning
to reach a conclusion by reasoning or inference
Example
From the evidence, the detective deduced that the suspect was lying.
从证据来看，侦探推断出嫌疑人是在撒谎。
C1 noun /ˈɑːr.sən.əl/

arsenal

军械库
Meaning
A collection or storage place for weapons and military equipment.
Example
The army kept its weapons in a secure arsenal.
军队将武器保存在一个安全的军械库中。
C2 noun /kænt/

cant

虚伪的话
Meaning
Hypocritical and insincere talk, especially about moral or religious principles.
Example
The politician's speech was filled with cant about honesty and integrity.
政治家的演讲充满了关于诚实和正直的虚伪话语。
B2 adjective /ˈvɪɡ.ər.əs/

vigorous

充满活力
Meaning
Characterized by high energy and vitality.
Example
Regular exercise keeps the body vigorous and healthy.
定期锻炼保持身体充满活力和健康。
C2 noun /ˈænθrəsaɪt/

anthracite

硬煤
Meaning
A hard, shiny form of coal that burns with little smoke and a high heat value.
Example
The factory used anthracite as its primary fuel source.
工厂使用海棉石作为主要燃料来源。
C2 noun /ˌbluː ˈblʌd/

Blue-blood

蓝血
Meaning
a person of noble birth; aristocrat
Example
She came from a family of blue-bloods with centuries of royal heritage.
她来自一个拥有数百年王室遗产的蓝血家族。
B2 adjective /ˌdɪp.ləˈmæt.ɪk/

Diplomatic

外交的; 善于处理人际关系
Meaning
relating to diplomacy; tactful; skilled in managing relationships
Example
She gave a diplomatic answer to avoid offending anyone.
她给出了外交的回答，以避免冒犯任何人。
C2 adjective /ˈmɪn.dʒi/

Mingy

小气; 吝啬
Meaning
mean or stingy; unwilling to spend money
Example
He is too mingy to spend money on anything but necessities.
他太小气，不愿意在除必要的东西外花钱。
B1 verb /slɪp/

slip

滑倒
Meaning
to lose balance or fall while moving, or to accidentally slide from a position
Example
She slipped on the wet floor and fell.
她在湿滑的地板上滑倒了。
C1 adjective /təˈren.ʃəl/

Torrential

倾盆大雨; 极其强烈的降雨
Meaning
falling rapidly in copious streams; extremely heavy rainfall
Example
The torrential rain flooded the streets within hours.
倾盆大雨在几个小时内淹没了街道。
C1 verb /əˈdɔːrn/

adorn

装饰
Meaning
to decorate or add beauty to something
Example
The hall was adorned with flowers for the wedding.
婚礼上大厅用花卉装饰。
C1 verb /ˈɪmprəvaɪz/

improvise

Meaning
To create or perform something spontaneously without preparation.
Example
The actor had to improvise his lines when he forgot the script.
C1 noun /ˈpɛntəɡən/

pentagon

Meaning
A plane figure with five straight sides and five angles; also refers to the US Department of Defense building.
Example
The Pentagon is one of the most iconic government buildings in the United States.
C1 noun/adjective /ˈluː.nə.tɪk/

lunatic

疯子
Meaning
A person who is insane or acting in a foolish or reckless way; also used as an adjective meaning insane.
Example
The driver was driving like a lunatic on the highway.
司机在高速公路上像疯子一样开车。
C1 noun /ˌmʌltɪˈplɪsɪti/

multiplicity

多样性
Meaning
A large number or variety of something.
Example
The project faced a multiplicity of challenges.
该项目面临着多样化的挑战。
C1 noun /ˌdɛtəˈneɪʃən/

detonation

爆炸
Meaning
The act of exploding or causing something to explode.
Example
The sudden detonation shook the entire building.
突如其来的爆炸震动了整个大楼。
B2 noun ˈtempəreri ˈsetlmənts

temporary settlements

临时定居点
Meaning
Short-term or provisional housing or living arrangements.
Example
Temporary settlements will aid lunar exploration.
临时定居点将有助于月球探索。
C2 verb /əˈsɛvəˌreɪt/

asseverate

断言
Meaning
to affirm or declare positively and earnestly
Example
He asseverated that he had never seen the man before.
他断言他从未见过那个人。
C1 noun /vɛnˈdɛtə/

vendetta

复仇
Meaning
a prolonged bitter quarrel or campaign of revenge
Example
The two families were caught in a bitter vendetta for generations.
这两个家庭世代相传，陷入了长久的复仇。
B1 noun /dɪˈtɛktɪv/

detective

侦探
Meaning
a person whose job is to investigate and solve crimes
Example
The detective solved the mystery in just two days.
侦探在两天内解开了谜团。
C2 verb /ˈɛnərˌveɪt/

enervate

使虚弱
Meaning
To weaken or drain someone of strength or vitality.
Example
The long hours of work enervated him.
长期的工作使他感到虚弱。
B2 verb /ˈreɡjəleɪt/

regulate

监管；调节；规范；控制
Meaning
to control or maintain according to rules or laws
Example
The government regulates food safety.
政府对食品安全进行监管。
C1 noun /ɪnˈdem.nə.ti/

Indemnity

赔偿
Meaning
security or protection against a loss or other financial burden; compensation for damage or loss
Example
The insurance company provided full indemnity for the damages caused by the flood.
保险公司为洪水造成的损失提供了完全的赔偿。
C1 verb ˈɔːr.kɪ.streɪt

orchestrate

协调
Meaning
To plan or coordinate the elements of (a situation) to produce a desired effect, especially surreptitiously.
Example
He skillfully orchestrated the entire event.
他巧妙地策划了整个活动。
A2 verb /wɛr/

wear

穿戴
Meaning
to have clothing or accessories on one's body
Example
She likes to wear bright colors.
她喜欢穿亮色的衣服。
C1 noun /ˈkæviˌæt/

caveat

警告
Meaning
a warning or condition to be considered before taking action
Example
The proposal was accepted with one caveat.
该提案在附带警告的情况下被接受。
C1 verb /ɪkˈspend/

expend

花费
Meaning
to use up or consume; to spend energy or resources
Example
He expended all his energy on the project.
他把所有的精力都投入到这个项目上。
C2 noun, verb /ˈfɪlɪˌbʌstər/

filibuster

通过长时间演讲延迟立法行动的策略；使用这种策略
Meaning
a tactic of delaying legislative action by prolonged speech; to use such a tactic
Example
The senator filibustered for hours to prevent the bill from passing.
参议员费利巴斯特了几个小时，以阻止该法案通过。
B2 noun /ˈskɔːr.pi.ən/

Scorpion

蝎子
Meaning
a small creature with eight legs, two claws, and a curved tail with a poisonous sting
Example
The scorpion hid under the rock during the day.
蝎子在白天藏在石头下。
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。
A1 noun /ˈhoʊmwɜːrk/

homework

家庭作业
Meaning
schoolwork that a student does at home
Example
I need to finish my math homework before dinner.
我需要在晚餐前完成我的数学家庭作业。
B2 verb /ɪnˈlɑːrdʒ/

enlarge

扩大
Meaning
to make something bigger or increase in size
Example
They decided to enlarge their house.
他们决定扩大他们的房子。
A2 verb /sɑːlv/

solve

解决
Meaning
to find an answer to a problem or question; to resolve a difficulty
Example
The detective finally solved the mysterious case.
侦探终于解决了神秘案件。
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。
A1 pronoun /jɔːr/

your

你的
Meaning
used to indicate possession or association
Example
Your book is on the table.
你的书在桌子上。
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 noun /ˌmɔːrəˈtɔːriəm/

moratorium

暂停令
Meaning
A temporary suspension or delay of an activity, law, or obligation.
Example
The government announced a moratorium on new mining licenses.
政府宣布对新矿业许可证实行暂停令。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈtiːtʃəbəl/

unteachable

不可教的
Meaning
not able or willing to learn; resistant to instruction or guidance
Example
He was so stubborn that he became almost unteachable.
他非常固执，几乎变得不可教。
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。
B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈveləpt/

Undeveloped

未开发的; 未成熟的; 原始的
Meaning
not yet developed; immature or primitive
Example
The undeveloped land was later turned into a park.
未开发的土地后来被改建成了一个公园。
B1 verb /rɪˈliːs/

release

释放
Meaning
to set free; to allow something to escape or go away
Example
The prisoner was released after ten years.
囚犯在十年后被释放。
C2 adjective /ˈɡlɑːbjələr/

globular

球形的
Meaning
Having the shape of a globe; spherical.
Example
The scientist studied the globular cluster of stars.
科学家研究了球状星团。
C1 noun ˈledʒ.ɪ.slə.tʃər

legislature

立法机关
Meaning
The legislative body of a country or state; the branch of government that makes laws.
Example
The legislature drafts laws for governance.
立法机关起草治理的法律。
B1 adjective ˈsteɪbl

stable

稳定
Meaning
Not likely to change or fail; firmly established.
Example
Strong nuclear force keeps the nucleus stable.
强大的核力保持着原子核的稳定。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈfeɪv(ə)rəbəl/

unfavorable

不利
Meaning
not beneficial or advantageous; showing disapproval or opposition
Example
The proposal received an unfavorable response from the committee.
提案收到了委员会的负面回应。
C1 noun /ˈen.mə.ti/

Enmity

仇恨
Meaning
a state or feeling of active opposition or hostility
Example
The enmity between the two families lasted for generations.
两家族之间的仇恨持续了几代人。
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 noun /haɪˈdrɒmɪtər/

hydrometer

Meaning
An instrument used to measure the density or specific gravity of liquids.
Example
The brewer used a hydrometer to test the sugar content of the solution.
A2 modal verb /ɔːt/

ought

应该
Meaning
Used to indicate duty, correctness, or moral obligation.
Example
You ought to respect your elders.
你应该尊重长辈。
B1 noun /kloʊðz ˈaɪərn/

Clothes iron

熨斗
Meaning
An electric appliance used to remove wrinkles from clothes by applying heat and pressure
Example
I need to use the clothes iron to make my shirt look neat for the meeting.
我需要使用熨斗把我的衬衫弄平整，为了会议。
C1 verb /səbˈsɪst/

subsist

生存
Meaning
To maintain or support oneself, especially at a minimal level.
Example
Many villagers still subsist on fishing and farming.
许多村民仍然依靠捕鱼和农业为生。
A2 noun /brɪdʒ/

Bridge

桥
Meaning
a structure carrying a road, path, railway, etc. across a river, road, or other obstacle
Example
The old stone bridge has connected the two towns for over a century.
这座古老的石桥已经连接这两个城市超过一个世纪。
C2 noun /ˈpɛstɪləns/

pestilence

瘟疫
Meaning
A deadly or virulent epidemic disease that spreads rapidly.
Example
The medieval city was devastated by a pestilence.
中世纪的城市被瘟疫摧毁。
C2 noun /ˈklæŋər/

clangor

响声，轰鸣
Meaning
A loud, resonant, and continuous noise, often metallic.
Example
The clangor of the church bells filled the town square.
教堂钟声的轰鸣充满了小镇的广场。
B2 noun /ˈwɒr.i.ər/

Warrior

战士; 勇敢或经验丰富的战斗者
Meaning
a person who fights in battles; a brave or experienced fighter
Example
The brave warrior defended his village from the invaders.
勇敢的战士保护了他的村庄免受入侵者的侵害。
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 noun /wɛlp/

whelp

小狗
Meaning
a young offspring of a dog or other carnivorous mammal; sometimes used to mean an impudent young person
Example
The farmer found a wolf whelp hiding near the barn.
农民在谷仓附近发现了一只藏起来的狼崽。
C2 adjective /ˈmɒn.teɪn/

montane

与山区地区相关的; 在山区环境中发现
Meaning
Relating to mountainous regions; found in mountain environments.
Example
Montane forests host a variety of unique species.
山区森林是独特物种的栖息地。
C1 verb /dɪˈstɪl/

distill

Meaning
To purify a liquid by heating and cooling; to extract the essential meaning or most important aspects.
Example
The factory distills water to make it safe for drinking.
B2 noun /plæˈtoʊ/

plateau

高原，平坦的高地，变化不大的阶段
Meaning
an elevated flat area of land or a period of little change
Example
After months of growth, sales reached a plateau.
经过几个月的增长，销售达到了一个平台。
C1 noun /ˈpɛndənt/

pendant

吊坠
Meaning
a piece of jewelry that hangs from a chain worn around the neck
Example
She wore a silver pendant around her neck.
她戴着一个银色的吊坠在脖子上。
B2 adjective /ˈiːtəbl̩/

eatable

可食用
Meaning
suitable or safe for eating
Example
The berries are not only eatable but also quite tasty.
这些浆果不仅可食用，而且味道相当好。
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。
C2 verb /ˈærəˌɡeɪt/

arrogate

不正当地索取
Meaning
To claim or take something without justification.
Example
The dictator arrogated all powers to himself.
独裁者不正当地把所有权力据为己有。
C1 verb /ɪnˈhɪbɪt/

inhibit

抑制
Meaning
to prevent or restrain someone or something from acting freely; to hinder
Example
Fear can inhibit personal growth.
恐惧可能会抑制个人成长。
C2 noun /ˈdɛskænt/

descant

附加旋律
Meaning
An additional melody or counterpoint sung or played above the main melody.
Example
The choir added a beautiful descant to the hymn.
合唱团为赞美诗添加了一段美丽的附加旋律。
B2 adjective /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪkl/

economical

经济的
Meaning
Careful in the use of resources; providing good value or efficiency.
Example
Driving a hybrid car is economical in the long run.
驾驶混合动力车在长期来看是经济的。
A2 adjective, noun /ɡreɪ/

gray

幸福
Meaning
A color between black and white; also describes dull or gloomy situations.
Example
The sky turned gray before the storm.
她在获得奖项时无法掩饰她的幸福。
B2 adjective /ˈɪmɪnənt/

imminent

即将
Meaning
About to happen; likely to occur very soon.
Example
Dark clouds signaled that a storm was imminent.
乌云预示着暴风雨即将来临。
B2 noun /ˈkɒnsənənt/

consonant

辅音
Meaning
A speech sound produced by blocking air flow, or a letter representing such a sound.
Example
The word 'cat' has two consonants and one vowel.
‘猫’这个词有两个辅音和一个元音。
B2 noun /ˈmɑːrdʒɪn/

Margin

边缘; 边际
Meaning
The edge or border of something; an amount allowed beyond what is needed
Example
Please write your notes in the margin of the page.
请在页面的边缘写下你的笔记。
B1 noun /ˈpʌb.lɪ.ʃər/

Publisher

出版商
Meaning
a person or company that produces and distributes books, magazines, or newspapers
Example
The publisher decided to print 10,000 copies of the new novel.
出版商决定印刷10,000本新小说。
C1 verb /skɪmp/

skimp

节省
Meaning
to use less of something than is necessary in order to save money or effort
Example
Don’t skimp on quality when buying a new laptop.
购买新笔记本时不要节省质量。