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C2 verb /prəˈpɪʃieɪt/

propitiate

安抚
Meaning
to win or regain the favor of someone by doing something that pleases them
Example
He offered gifts to propitiate the angry gods.
他提供礼物来安抚愤怒的神明。
C2 verb /ˈæktʃueɪt/

actuate

激活
Meaning
to put into action or motion; to motivate or activate
Example
The engineer actuated the machine with a simple switch.
工程师通过一个简单的开关激活了机器。
C2 verb /kənˈvɑːlv/

convolve

一起缠绕或扭曲;缠绕或交织
Meaning
to roll or twist together; to coil or entwine
Example
The vines convolve around the tree trunk.
藤蔓缠绕在树干周围。
C2 noun মাসকুলোস্কেলেটাল কন্ডিশন

musculoskeletal condition

肌肉骨骼疾病
Meaning
A disorder that affects the muscles, bones, joints, tendons, ligaments, or other structures that support the limbs, neck, and back.
Example
De Quervain's Syndrome is a common musculoskeletal condition.
De Quervain综合症是一种常见的肌肉骨骼疾病。
C2 verb /ˌmælˈtriːt/

maltreat

虐待
Meaning
To treat someone cruelly or unfairly.
Example
The law punishes those who maltreat animals.
法律惩罚那些虐待动物的人。
C2 verb /ɪnˈdʒɛst/

ingest

摄取
Meaning
To take food, drink, or another substance into the body, usually by swallowing.
Example
The patient must ingest the medicine with water.
病人必须用水服用药物。
C2 adverb /ˈvɛrɪli/

verily

的确
Meaning
truly; certainly; without a doubt
Example
Verily, I say unto you, this is the truth.
的确，我对你们说，这就是事实。
C2 noun /ˈhaʊsˌbreɪkɪŋ/

housebreaking

入室盗窃
Meaning
the crime of breaking into a house with intent to steal
Example
The thief was arrested for housebreaking.
小偷因入室盗窃被捕。
C2 noun /ɪˌledʒ.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Illegibility

难以辨认
Meaning
the quality of being impossible or difficult to read; unclear writing or print
Example
The doctor's handwriting was famous for its illegibility among the pharmacy staff.
医生的字迹因其难以辨认而在药房工作人员中广为人知。
C2 noun /ˈræŋ.kər/

rancor

怨恨
Meaning
A feeling of deep and bitter anger or resentment.
Example
There was a rancor between the two rivals that never faded.
这两位对手之间有一种怨恨，永远没有消失。
C2 adjective /krɪˈpʌskjʊlər/

crepuscular

与黄昏相关
Meaning
relating to twilight or active during twilight
Example
Bats are crepuscular animals, most active at dawn and dusk.
蝙蝠是黄昏活动的动物，在黎明和黄昏时最活跃。
C2 noun /ˈræŋɡlər/

wrangler

牧牛人
Meaning
a person who argues noisily; or someone who takes care of livestock on a ranch
Example
The cowboy worked as a wrangler on the ranch.
牛仔在牧场作为牧牛人工作。
C2 noun /ˌdaɪələˈtɪʃən/

dialectician

辩证法专家
Meaning
A person skilled in dialectic or logical argument.
Example
Socrates is often considered the greatest dialectician in history.
苏格拉底常被认为是历史上最伟大的辩证法专家。
C2 adjective /ˈfluːviəl/

fluvial

与河流相关
Meaning
relating to or found in a river
Example
The fluvial deposits indicated the presence of an ancient river system.
河流沉积物表明了古老河流系统的存在。
C2 noun /ˈɛdi/

eddy

漩涡
Meaning
A circular movement of water, air, or smoke, counter to the main current, causing a small whirlpool or turbulence.
Example
The canoe was caught in an eddy near the rocks.
独木舟被困在岩石附近的漩涡中。
C2 adjective /ˌpɛntəˈveɪlənt/

pentavalent

五价
Meaning
Having a valence of five, especially in chemistry.
Example
Phosphorus can exist in a pentavalent state.
磷可以以五价状态存在。
C2 noun /ˈʒɑːndɑːrm/

gendarme

宪兵
Meaning
A French police officer, especially a member of a military-style police force.
Example
The gendarme stopped the car for a routine check.
宪兵因例行检查而拦住了汽车。
C2 adjective /ˈʃɑːpwɔːrn/

shopworn

旧的 / 陈旧的
Meaning
worn or faded from being displayed in a shop; no longer fresh or original
Example
The shopworn shoes were sold at a discount.
这些 shopworn 鞋子以折扣价出售。
C2 adjective /kwaɪˈesnt/

Quiescent

静止的; 安静的; 不活跃的;
Meaning
quiet; peaceful; inactive; dormant; at rest
Example
The volcano has been quiescent for over a century.
火山已经沉寂了一个多世纪。
C2 noun /ˈækəlaɪt/

acolyte

Meaning
a follower or assistant, especially in a religious service or as a devoted supporter of a leader
Example
The senator arrived with a small group of acolytes who handled the press.
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 noun /ˈdɛntɪfrɪs/

dentifrice

牙膏
Meaning
a substance such as powder, paste, or liquid used to clean teeth
Example
He bought a new herbal dentifrice from the pharmacy.
他从药店买了新的草本牙膏。
C2 noun /əˈplɒm/

aplomb

Meaning
Complete and confident self-assurance or poise.
Example
She handled the difficult questions with aplomb.
C2 adjective /ˈɛstɪməbl/

estimable

值得尊敬的
Meaning
Worthy of great respect.
Example
Her estimable achievements inspired the whole community.
她值得尊敬的成就鼓舞了整个社区。
C2 verb /bɪˈdaɪzən/

bedizen

华丽装饰
Meaning
to dress up or decorate in a showy or tasteless way
Example
She was bedizened with cheap jewelry.
她用便宜的珠宝装饰自己。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈdæpər/

dapper

整洁而时尚
Meaning
Neat, stylish, and well-dressed in appearance.
Example
He looked very dapper in his new suit.
他穿着新西装看起来非常整洁和时尚。
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。
C2 adjective /ʌnəˈpiːzd/

unappeased

不平息的
Meaning
Not satisfied or calmed; still feeling discontent or anger
Example
Despite the apology, she remained unappeased.
尽管道歉，她仍然不平息的。
C2 noun /buːb/

boob

傻瓜；胸部（口语）
Meaning
a foolish or clumsy person; an informal and sometimes rude term for a woman's breast
Example
He felt like a complete boob after forgetting the meeting.
忘记会议后，他觉得自己像个十足的傻瓜。
C2 verb /hjuː/

hew

砍
Meaning
To chop or cut something, especially wood or stone, with a tool.
Example
The workers hewed logs to build the cabin.
工人们砍伐木材建造小屋。
C2 noun /meɪs/

mace

权杖 / 钉锤
Meaning
a ceremonial staff carried as a symbol of authority or a weapon similar to a club
Example
The guard carried a mace as a symbol of authority.
守卫携带了一根权杖作为权威的象征。
C2 noun /ˈtændʒənsi/

tangency

相切
Meaning
the condition of touching but not intersecting, especially in geometry
Example
The circle and the line are in a state of tangency at one point.
圆和直线在一个点上处于相切状态。
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrsɪflɑːʒ/

persiflage

轻微的讽刺
Meaning
light and slightly contemptuous mockery or banter
Example
Their conversation was full of persiflage and jokes.
他们的对话充满了轻微的讽刺和笑话。
C2 noun /ˌɒn.əˌmæt.əˈpiː.ə/

onomatopoeia

拟声词
Meaning
The formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named.
Example
The word 'buzz' is an example of onomatopoeia.
‘buzz’ 这个词是拟声词的一个例子。
C2 adjective /ˌvɛrɪˈsɪmɪlər/

verisimilar

类似于真实
Meaning
appearing to be true or real
Example
The story seemed verisimilar though it was entirely fictional.
这个故事看起来类似于真实，尽管它完全是虚构的。
C2 noun /ˈnɛkrəˌmænsi/

necromancy

死灵法
Meaning
the practice of communicating with the dead, often to predict the future
Example
Ancient texts described rituals of necromancy performed by priests.
古代的文献描述了由祭司执行的死灵法仪式。
C2 adjective /ˈfɪt.fəl/

fitful

间歇性
Meaning
occurring in irregular bursts; not continuous or steady
Example
He had a fitful sleep due to the storm.
由于暴风雨，他有间歇性的睡眠。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛptɪv/

inceptive

初始
Meaning
Relating to or marking the beginning or initial stage of something.
Example
The inceptive phase of the project was marked by enthusiastic planning.
项目的初始阶段是通过充满热情的规划来标志的。
C2 noun /ˈmæŋɡoʊ fɪʃ/

Mango fish

金目鲈
Meaning
A popular white fish also known as barramundi or Asian sea bass
Example
Mango fish is prized for its delicate flavor and tender texture.
金目鲈因其细腻的味道和嫩滑的质地而受到青睐。
C2 noun /ˈɛlɪdʒi/

elegy

挽歌
Meaning
A poem or song expressing sorrow, especially for someone who has died.
Example
The poet wrote an elegy for his late friend.
诗人为他已故的朋友写了一首挽歌。
C2 noun /ˈdaɪˌsɪləbəl/

disyllable

双音节词
Meaning
a word consisting of two syllables
Example
The word 'happy' is a disyllable.
‘幸福’这个词是一个双音节词。
C2 adjective /ˈbrɔːni/

brawny

强壮的
Meaning
Physically strong and muscular.
Example
The brawny man lifted the heavy box with ease.
那位强壮的男子轻松地举起了沉重的盒子。
C2 verb /ˈpʌkər/

pucker

Meaning
to tighten or contract into small folds or wrinkles
Example
She puckered her lips before kissing the child.
C2 noun /ˌær.əˈbesk/

arabesque

装饰性设计
Meaning
a complex, ornate design featuring intertwined flowing lines, often used in architecture or ballet poses
Example
The ceiling was decorated with delicate arabesque patterns.
天花板上装饰着精美的阿拉贝斯克图案。
C2 adjective /ɪɡˈnoʊ.bəl/

Ignoble

卑鄙; 可耻; 不光彩
Meaning
dishonorable; not noble in character; base or mean
Example
His ignoble actions betrayed his friends' trust.
他卑鄙的行为背叛了朋友的信任。
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 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。
C2 noun /ˈhɛʃ.ən/

Hessian

黄麻布
Meaning
a strong coarse fabric made from jute or hemp, used for sacks and wrapping
Example
The farmer stored grain in hessian sacks.
农民将谷物存储在黄麻布袋中。
C2 noun /ˈpɒl.i.mæθ/

polymath

博学者
Meaning
a person with knowledge of many different subjects
Example
Leonardo da Vinci was a true polymath, excelling in art, science, and engineering.
列奥纳多·达·芬奇是一个真正的博学者，擅长艺术、科学和工程。
C2 noun /prəˈfʌn.dɪ.ti/

profundity

深度或洞察力
Meaning
Deep insight; great depth of knowledge or thought.
Example
The profundity of his words left a lasting impact.
他的话深度留下了持久的影响。
C2 noun /ˈpɒmfrɪt/

Pomfret

鲳鱼
Meaning
A deep-bodied marine fish with silvery scales, popular in Asian cuisine
Example
The restaurant serves delicious pomfret curry with rice.
餐厅提供美味的鲳鱼咖喱配米饭。
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。
C2 noun /ˈænɪməlˌkjuːl/

animalcule

微生物
Meaning
A microscopic animal, especially a protozoan or other minute organism.
Example
The scientist observed an animalcule moving under the microscope.
科学家在显微镜下观察到一个微生物在移动。
C2 noun /ˈoʊ.vər.let/

Overlet

床垫
Meaning
a thin mattress or pad placed over a bed for additional comfort
Example
The overlet makes the bed more comfortable to sleep on.
欧弗雷特使床铺更适合睡觉。
C2 verb /kəˈnaɪv/

connive

秘密参与不当行为
Meaning
to secretly allow or be involved in a wrongdoing
Example
The manager connived with the supplier to cheat the company.
经理与供应商合谋欺骗公司。
C2 noun /ˈbælæst/

ballast

压舱物
Meaning
heavy material used to stabilize a ship or vehicle
Example
The ship was loaded with ballast to remain steady in the storm.
船只装载了压舱物，以便在风暴中保持稳定。
C2 verb /sʌbˈtɛnd/

subtend

形成角度
Meaning
To extend across or form an angle at a particular point, often used in geometry.
Example
The arc subtends a 60-degree angle at the center of the circle.
弧线在圆心处形成60度角。
C2 noun /ˈlɪtɪɡənt/

litigant

诉讼人
Meaning
a person involved in a lawsuit
Example
The court summoned both litigants for the hearing.
法院召集了两名诉讼人参加听证会。
C2 noun /ˈpælɪˌnoʊd/

palinode

悔诗
Meaning
a poem or statement in which the writer retracts something said in an earlier work
Example
The poet wrote a palinode to apologize for his earlier harsh words.
诗人写了一首悔诗，为自己之前的尖锐言辞道歉。
C2 verb /ˈæd.ʌm.breɪt/

adumbrate

预示
Meaning
to foreshadow or suggest something in an unclear or indirect way
Example
The report adumbrates future economic challenges.
报告预示着未来的经济挑战。
C2 noun/verb /ˈsʌkər/

succor

帮助
Meaning
Assistance and support in times of hardship or distress.
Example
The charity provided succor to the flood victims.
慈善机构为洪水受害者提供了帮助。
C2 noun /ˈstrætədʒəm/

stratagem

计策
Meaning
a plan or scheme designed to achieve a particular goal, often by trickery
Example
The general devised a clever stratagem to outwit the enemy.
将军设计了一个巧妙的计策来智胜敌人。
C2 noun /ˈkriːməri/

creamery

奶制品厂
Meaning
a place where milk and cream are processed and dairy products are made
Example
The local creamery produces fresh butter and cheese daily.
当地的奶制品厂每天生产新鲜的黄油和奶酪。
C2 verb /dɪsˈtɛnd/

distend

膨胀
Meaning
to swell or expand by pressure from within
Example
Her stomach began to distend after the large meal.
她的肚子在大餐后开始膨胀。
C2 noun /ˈswɑːvɪti/

suavity

优雅与魅力
Meaning
smoothness and charm in manner
Example
His suavity made him popular in social gatherings.
他的优雅与魅力使他在社交聚会中很受欢迎。
C2 adjective /ˌrɛpərˈtɔːriəl/

repertorial

报道的
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a repertoire, especially in journalism or performance contexts.
Example
The journalist's repertorial style captured every detail of the unfolding story.
记者的报道风格捕捉了展开故事的每个细节。
C2 adjective /ˌkɑːmənˈsɛnsɪkəl/

commonsensical

有常识的
Meaning
based on or showing sound practical judgment; sensible
Example
It was commonsensical to carry an umbrella on a rainy day.
在雨天带伞是有常识的。
C2 noun /ˈkɒrənɛt/

coronet

小王冠
Meaning
a small crown, especially one worn by a prince, princess, or noble
Example
She wore a delicate coronet on her head for the ceremony.
她为仪式戴上了一顶精致的小王冠。
C2 noun /ˈdɛrɪk/

derrick

钻井塔
Meaning
A framework or tower used for supporting a crane, especially for oil drilling or lifting heavy loads.
Example
The workers assembled a derrick at the oil drilling site.
工人们在石油钻井现场组装了一座钻井塔。
C2 adjective /mɛnˈdeɪʃəs/

mendacious

虚伪的
Meaning
not telling the truth; lying
Example
The politician was known for his mendacious statements.
那位政治家以他的虚伪言论而闻名。
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪt/

belate

耽搁
Meaning
to delay or make late
Example
Heavy traffic belated our arrival at the party.
交通繁忙导致我们到达聚会时迟到。
C2 adjective /ləˈsɪviəs/

lascivious

淫荡
Meaning
showing an overt and often offensive sexual desire
Example
The lascivious remarks made everyone uncomfortable.
那些淫荡的评论让每个人都感到不舒服。
C2 noun /ˈhɒthɛd/

hothead

脾气暴躁的人
Meaning
a person who acts quickly and without thinking when angry
Example
He is such a hothead that he often starts arguments.
他是个脾气暴躁的人，经常挑起争执。
C2 verb /ˌɪn.trəˈmɪt/

intromit

引入
Meaning
To insert or introduce something into a place or body.
Example
The doctor carefully intromitted the instrument into the wound.
医生小心地将仪器引入伤口。
C2 adjective /ˈlɪɡ.ni.əs/

ligneous

木质的
Meaning
having the texture or appearance of wood; woody
Example
The ligneous stem supported the heavy flowers.
木质的茎支撑着沉重的花朵。
C2 verb /ˈtɪtər/

titter

轻声笑
Meaning
to laugh in a quiet, nervous, or restrained way
Example
The students began to titter when the projector froze.
学生们开始在投影仪卡住时窃笑。
C2 adjective /rɪˈfjuː.tə.bəl/

Refutable

可反驳的
Meaning
capable of being proven wrong or false; able to be disproved
Example
His theory was refutable because it could be tested experimentally.
他的理论是可以被反驳的，因为它可以通过实验测试。
C2 noun /ˈɑːrbɪtər/

arbiter

仲裁者
Meaning
a person who has the authority to settle a dispute or decide an issue
Example
The principal acted as the arbiter in the conflict between the students.
校长在学生之间的冲突中充当了仲裁者。
C2 adjective /ʌkˈsɔːriəs/

uxorious

过度宠爱妻子
Meaning
excessively fond of or submissive to one's wife
Example
He was so uxorious that he agreed with everything his wife said.
他是如此的宠爱妻子，以至于同意了妻子说的每一件事。
C2 noun /kənˈtraɪ.vəns/

contrivance

装置或计划
Meaning
a device or plan that is cleverly or artificially created
Example
The clock was an intricate contrivance of gears and springs.
这只钟是由齿轮和弹簧组成的复杂装置。
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 /ɪkˈspɛktəreɪt/

expectorate

吐痰
Meaning
to cough up and spit out mucus from the throat or lungs
Example
The patient began to expectorate thick mucus.
患者开始吐出厚重的粘液。
C2 verb /ˈpɛkjʊˌleɪt/

peculate

贪污
Meaning
To embezzle or steal money, especially public funds.
Example
The corrupt official was found guilty of peculating government funds.
腐败的官员被判定为盗用政府资金。
C2 noun /stɛp/

steppe

草原
Meaning
A large flat area of unforested grassland, especially in southeastern Europe or Siberia.
Example
The nomads traveled across the vast steppe with their herds.
游牧民族带着他们的牲畜穿越辽阔的草原。
C2 noun /ˈdrɪvəl/

drivel

胡言乱语
Meaning
silly or nonsensical talk
Example
The politician’s speech was full of meaningless drivel.
政治家的演讲充满了无意义的胡言乱语。
C2 noun /wɛlt/

welt

肿块
Meaning
A raised mark on the skin, usually from a blow or allergic reaction.
Example
He had a red welt on his arm after the bee sting.
他在蜜蜂蜇伤后，手臂上有一个红色的肿块。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈfrɒθi/

frothy

泡沫丰富
Meaning
Full of or covered with small bubbles; light and insubstantial.
Example
She ordered a cup of frothy cappuccino.
她点了一杯泡沫丰富的卡布奇诺。
C2 adjective /ˈɡær.ə.ləs/

Garrulous

话多的; 健谈的; 喋喋不休的
Meaning
excessively talkative, especially on trivial matters; chatty and rambling in speech
Example
The garrulous old man at the coffee shop would talk for hours about his travels.
咖啡馆里那个话多的老头，谈了几个小时关于他的旅行。
C2 adjective /ˈwɪzn feɪst/

wizen-faced

干燥皱巴巴的面孔
Meaning
Having a dry, wrinkled, and withered face.
Example
A wizen-faced old man sat quietly in the corner.
一个干燥皱巴巴的面孔的老人静静地坐在角落里。
C2 verb /ˈvɪlɪfaɪ/

vilify

幸福
Meaning
to speak or write about someone in an abusive or disparaging manner
Example
The politician was vilified in the media for his controversial remarks.
当她收到奖项时，她无法隐藏自己的幸福。
C2 verb /ɪnˈdɒktrɪˌneɪt/

indoctrinate

灌输
Meaning
To teach someone to fully accept a set of beliefs or ideas without question.
Example
The regime tried to indoctrinate the youth with propaganda.
该政权试图通过宣传对年轻人进行洗脑。
C2 adjective /stəˈkɑː.təʊ/

staccato

断奏
Meaning
short and detached in sound or style, often used in music
Example
The pianist played the notes in a staccato rhythm.
钢琴家以断奏的节奏弹奏音符。
C2 verb /frɪz/

frizz

Meaning
to form into small, tight curls or cause hair to become fuzzy and tangled
Example
The humid weather caused her hair to frizz.
C2 noun /dʒenˈtɪl.ə.ti/

Gentility

绅士风度; 精致
Meaning
social superiority as demonstrated by polite and refined manners; the quality of being well-mannered and refined
Example
Her natural gentility and grace made her popular among high society circles.
她的自然绅士风度和优雅使她在上层社会圈子中非常受欢迎。
C2 adjective /vaɪˈtjuːpərəbl̩/

vituperable

应受指责的
Meaning
Deserving of blame, censure, or harsh criticism.
Example
His reckless actions made him vituperable in the eyes of his colleagues.
他鲁莽的行为使他在同事眼中变得应受指责的。
C2 noun /vɜːrv/

verve

活力
Meaning
Great enthusiasm, spirit, or energy in expression or performance.
Example
The actor performed his role with remarkable verve.
这位演员以惊人的活力表演了他的角色。
C2 noun /ˈmɪlk pɒt/

Milk-pot

牛奶壶
Meaning
a container specifically used for storing or serving milk
Example
She poured fresh milk from the milk-pot into her glass.
她将新鲜的牛奶从牛奶壶里倒入玻璃杯中。
C2 verb /ˈɡæmbəl/

gambol

开心地跳跃
Meaning
to run or jump about playfully
Example
The lambs gamboled in the field under the sun.
小羊在阳光下在田野里欢快地跳跃。
C2 noun /əˈfleɪtəs/

afflatus

神圣的灵感
Meaning
a sudden divine inspiration or creative impulse
Example
The poet wrote the verses under a sudden afflatus of inspiration.
诗人在突然的神圣灵感下写下了诗句。
C2 noun /ˈlɪθəˌtaɪp/

lithotype

石印类型 (印刷表面)
Meaning
a printing surface or type made for lithography
Example
The printer used a lithotype to produce multiple copies of the design.
打印机使用石印类型来制作设计的多个副本。
C2 noun /ˈhoʊʒəri/

hosiery

长袜和腿部衣物
Meaning
Stockings, socks, and other knitted clothing for the legs and feet.
Example
She bought new hosiery for the winter season.
她为冬季季节买了新的长袜。
C2 verb /ˈeksɪkreɪt/

execrate

痛恨
Meaning
To feel or express great loathing or hatred for something.
Example
The community execrated the corrupt politician.
社区谴责了腐败的政治家。
C2 noun /ˈlɪtəni/

litany

Meaning
a long, repetitive, or tedious account or list; originally a form of prayer
Example
The politician gave a litany of promises during the campaign.
C2 noun /ˈfiːəlti/

fealty

忠诚与效忠
Meaning
loyalty or allegiance, especially to a sovereign or lord
Example
The knight swore fealty to his king.
骑士向国王宣誓效忠。
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 /pərˈdɪʃən/

perdition

幸福
Meaning
A state of eternal spiritual ruin, often referring to hell or damnation.
Example
The preacher warned that greed would lead to perdition.
当她获得奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福感。
C2 adjective /ˈæfərənt/

afferent

传入
Meaning
carrying impulses toward a central organ or part, especially toward the brain or spinal cord
Example
Afferent nerves carry signals from the body to the brain.
传入神经将信号从身体传送到大脑。
C2 noun /ɪˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

enunciation

发音，清晰发音
Meaning
The act of saying or pronouncing words clearly and distinctly.
Example
His enunciation was clear during the presentation.
他的发音在演讲中很清晰。
C2 adjective /kəmˈbʌstɪbəl/

combustible

可燃的
Meaning
Capable of catching fire and burning easily.
Example
Dry leaves are highly combustible.
干叶子非常易燃。
C2 noun /ˈtaɪtwɒd/

tightwad

吝啬鬼
Meaning
a person who is unwilling to spend money; a miser
Example
Everyone calls him a tightwad because he never buys gifts.
每个人都叫他吝啬鬼，因为他从不买礼物。
C2 adjective /ˈeksɪkrəbl/

execrable

可憎的
Meaning
Extremely bad or unpleasant.
Example
The movie was so execrable that many people left the theater early.
这部电影糟糕透顶，以至于许多人早早就离开了影院。
C2 noun /ˌnjʊə.rəʊˈdʒɛn.ɪ.sɪs/

neurogenesis

大脑中新神经细胞的形成过程
Meaning
The process of forming new nerve cells in the brain.
Example
Scientists are studying neurogenesis to understand brain health.
科学家们正在研究神经发生，以了解大脑健康。
C2 adjective /ˈʌndjʊləs/

undulous

波浪形的
Meaning
Having a wavy surface or form.
Example
The artist painted the undulous sea at sunset.
艺术家在日落时画了波浪形的海洋。
C2 adjective /ˌmælˈoʊdərəs/

malodorous

难闻的
Meaning
Having a very unpleasant smell.
Example
The malodorous room made everyone leave quickly.
那个难闻的房间让所有人迅速离开。
C2 verb /pərˈveɪ/

purvey

提供
Meaning
to supply or provide goods, services, or information, often as a business
Example
The company purveys organic food to health-conscious customers.
该公司向健康意识强的客户提供有机食品。
C2 noun /ˈdəʊ.lər/

dolor

痛苦
Meaning
A state of great sorrow or distress.
Example
The nation was in deep dolor after the tragedy.
国家在悲剧发生后陷入了深深的痛苦。
C2 noun /hɑrˈmoʊniəm/

Harmonium

风琴
Meaning
a keyboard musical instrument similar to an organ, using air to produce sound
Example
She played devotional songs on the harmonium at the temple.
她在寺庙用风琴演奏虔诚的颂歌。
C2 verb /ˈfʊl.mɪ.neɪt/

fulminate

猛烈抗议
Meaning
To express strong protest or criticism loudly and forcefully; to explode violently.
Example
The politician began to fulminate against corruption.
政治家开始猛烈反对腐败。
C2 adjective /ˌhaɪpərˈbɔːriən/

hyperborean

极北的
Meaning
Relating to the extreme north; very cold or frigid.
Example
The explorers prepared for the hyperborean climate of the Arctic.
探险者为北极的极北气候做准备。