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C2 adverb /ˈprɒksɪmətli/

proximately

附近
Meaning
In a near or close manner; nearly.
Example
The village lies proximately to the river.
村庄位于河流附近。
C2 noun /ˈtʃæt.əl/

chattel

动产 / 个人财产
Meaning
a personal possession; historically, movable property including slaves
Example
In the past, slaves were considered the chattel of their owners.
在过去，奴隶被视为他们主人的动产。
C2 noun /tiːˈtoʊtəlɪzəm/

teetotalism

完全戒酒的做法
Meaning
the practice or principle of abstaining completely from alcoholic drinks
Example
He practiced teetotalism throughout his life.
他一生都践行着提托塔利主义。
C2 verb /ˈlæs.ə.reɪt/

lacerate

割裂，撕裂
Meaning
to tear or cut deeply in the skin or flesh
Example
The broken glass lacerated his hand.
破碎的玻璃割伤了他的手。
C2 adjective /mɜːrˈkjʊriəl/

mercurial

善变的
Meaning
subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood or mind.
Example
She is known for her mercurial temperament.
她以其善变的脾气而闻名。
C2 adjective /ˈbaɪ.fərˌkeɪ.tɪd/

bifurcated

分成两部分
Meaning
Divided into two branches or parts.
Example
The river became bifurcated as it flowed around the island.
河流分成两部分，当它绕过岛屿时。
C2 noun /ˈrʊkəri/

rookery

鸟类栖息地
Meaning
a place where rooks or other birds breed and nest in colonies
Example
We saw a rookery full of noisy birds near the forest.
我们看到一个充满吵闹鸟类的鸟类栖息地，靠近森林。
C2 noun ˌkɒmpjʊˈteɪʃənəl kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃən

computational communication

计算通信
Meaning
Digital exchange and automated interaction; the use of computational methods and systems to facilitate communication and information sharing.
Example
Computational communication is reshaping how we share information.
计算通信正在重塑我们共享信息的方式。
C2 noun /ˈmɪsənˌθroʊp/

misanthrope

厌人者
Meaning
a person who dislikes or distrusts humankind
Example
The old man was considered a misanthrope who avoided all social gatherings.
这个老人被认为是一个回避所有社交活动的厌人者。
C2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈbjuːz/

disabuse

使觉醒
Meaning
To free someone from a false belief or misconception.
Example
The teacher tried to disabuse the students of their misunderstanding.
老师试图让学生摆脱他们的误解。
C2 noun ˈvaɪ.və ˈvəʊs

viva voce

口试
Meaning
An oral examination, typically for an academic qualification.
Example
Viva Voce tests communication skills.
Viva Voce 考试评估沟通技巧。
C2 noun /mɪˈsɑːɡəmi/

misogamy

厌婚症
Meaning
Hatred or dislike of marriage.
Example
His misogamy prevented him from ever settling down with a partner.
他的厌婚症让他无法和伴侣定居下来。
C2 adjective ˌɪn.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs

inefficacious

无效
Meaning
Not producing any or the desired effect; ineffective.
Example
The treatment was inefficacious in curing the disease.
该治疗对治愈疾病无效。
C2 noun /ˈpɒsi/

posse

帮派 / 朋友群
Meaning
A group of people, often friends or a group organized to support or enforce the law.
Example
He arrived at the party with his posse of friends.
他和他的朋友帮派一起到达了派对。
C2 verb /rɪˈtrɛntʃ/

retrench

减少开支，裁员
Meaning
to reduce costs, spending, or staff to save resources
Example
The company had to retrench employees due to financial difficulties.
公司由于财务困难不得不裁员。
C2 noun /koʊˈæɡjələnt/

coagulant

凝血剂
Meaning
a substance that causes blood or another liquid to clot
Example
The doctor applied a coagulant to stop the bleeding quickly.
医生使用了凝血剂来迅速止血。
C2 adjective /ˈrɛd.ələnt/

redolent

Meaning
having a strong pleasant smell; strongly reminiscent or suggestive of something
Example
The kitchen was redolent of spices and fresh herbs.
C2 noun /ˈdʒɒs.stɪk/

Joss-stick

香炉棒
Meaning
a thin stick of incense that is burned for its pleasant smell, especially in religious ceremonies
Example
She lit a joss-stick in the temple during her prayers.
她在寺庙里点燃了一根香炉棒，进行祷告。
C2 adjective /ˈflaɪti/

flighty

不稳定
Meaning
unstable, impulsive, or easily distracted; lacking seriousness or stability
Example
She’s too flighty to stick with one job for long.
她太不稳定了，无法在一份工作上呆太长时间。
C2 verb /ˈvæsɪleɪt/

vacillate

幸福
Meaning
to waver between different opinions or actions; be indecisive
Example
He vacillated between studying law and becoming a writer.
她在获得奖项时无法掩饰自己的幸福。
C2 noun /ˈɡæŋ.weɪ/

gangway

Meaning
A narrow passage or walkway; also an exclamation used to clear the way.
Example
The sailors lowered the gangway for passengers to board.
C2 noun /ˈkɪləˌliːtər/

kiloliter

千升
Meaning
a unit of capacity equal to 1,000 liters
Example
The tank can hold up to three kiloliters of water.
水箱最多可容纳三千升水。
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 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 /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 /ˈfɛstər/

fester

恶化, 加剧
Meaning
to become worse or more intense, often through neglect or infection
Example
If grievances are ignored, they may fester into resentment.
如果不理会抱怨，它们可能会变成怨恨。
C2 adjective /ˌdɒktrɪˈnɛər/

doctrinaire

教条主义者
Meaning
stubbornly devoted to a theory or doctrine without regard to practical considerations
Example
His doctrinaire approach to politics alienated many supporters.
他对政治的教条主义方法使许多支持者感到疏远。
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈkɒnsɪləbl/

irreconcilable

不可调和的
Meaning
impossible to make compatible or bring into harmony; unable to resolve differences
Example
The couple separated due to irreconcilable differences.
这对夫妇因不可调和的分歧而分开。
C2 noun /ˈpær.ɪ.saɪd/

parricide

弑亲
Meaning
The act of killing one's father, mother, or other close relative.
Example
The court tried him for parricide after the tragic incident.
法院在悲剧事件后以弑亲罪审判了他。
C2 noun /ˈkɔːrnɪs/

cornice

檐口
Meaning
an ornamental molding around the wall of a room just below the ceiling
Example
The elegant cornice added a classical touch to the living room.
优雅的檐口为客厅增添了一份古典的气息。
C2 noun /ˈɡɑːrɡɔɪl/

gargoyle

石雕像（怪异的形状）
Meaning
A carved stone figure, often of a grotesque creature, on a building, typically used as a spout to carry water away.
Example
The ancient cathedral had gargoyles on every corner.
古老的大教堂的每个角落都有石像。
C2 adjective /səˈɡeɪ.ʃəs/

sagacious

贤明
Meaning
Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; wise.
Example
His sagacious leadership saved the company from failure.
他的贤明领导力使公司免于失败。
C2 noun /ˌbaɪ.oʊ.rɪˌmiː.diˈeɪ.ʃən/

bioremediation

生物修复
Meaning
The use of living organisms to neutralize or remove environmental contaminants.
Example
Bioremediation helps remove toxins from polluted soil.
生物修复帮助清除污染土壤中的毒素。
C2 adjective /ˈɒsiəs/

osseous

骨质的
Meaning
consisting of or turned into bone; bony
Example
The fossil showed osseous structures of the ancient creature.
化石展示了古老生物的骨质结构。
C2 noun /draɪd roʊz ˈpɛtəlz/

Dried Rose Petals

干玫瑰花瓣
Meaning
dehydrated petals from roses used for culinary and aromatic purposes
Example
The dessert was garnished with dried rose petals.
这道甜点用干玫瑰花瓣装饰。
C2 verb /kənˈtɛm/

contemn

轻视
Meaning
to treat or regard with disdain, scorn, or contempt
Example
He would never contemn honest work, no matter how humble.
他绝不会轻视诚实的工作，无论它多么卑微。
C2 adjective /ˌɛl.ɪˈmɑː.səˌnɛr.i/

eleemosynary

慈善的
Meaning
Relating to charity; dependent on or supported by charity.
Example
The hospital was founded as an eleemosynary institution.
医院作为一个慈善机构成立。
C2 verb /kwɒf/

quaff

一口喝下
Meaning
to drink something heartily or in large gulps, especially an alcoholic drink
Example
He quaffed a mug of ale after the long day.
他在长时间工作后，一口气喝完了一杯啤酒。
C2 noun /ɛnˈsɪklɪkəl/

encyclical

教皇通谕
Meaning
a formal letter sent by the Pope to Catholic churches, usually addressing important issues
Example
The Pope issued an encyclical on climate change and moral responsibility.
教皇发布了关于气候变化和道德责任的通谕。
C2 verb /əˈmælɡəmeɪt/

amalgamate

合并
Meaning
to combine or unite to form one organization or structure; to merge
Example
The two companies decided to amalgamate their operations.
这两家公司决定合并他们的运营。
C2 noun /ɡæf/

gaff

错误
Meaning
A social blunder or mistake; also a hook or device used in fishing or theater.
Example
He made a major gaff during the meeting by forgetting the client's name.
他在会议中犯了一个大错误，忘记了客户的名字。
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 noun /ˈbiːtənd raɪs/

Beatened rice

拍打米
Meaning
flattened rice; rice that has been parboiled, dried, and beaten into flat flakes
Example
Beaten rice is commonly eaten with milk and sugar for breakfast.
拍打米常与牛奶和糖一起食用作为早餐。
C2 adjective /ˈhʌski/

husky

Meaning
deep, rough, and slightly hoarse voice; also refers to a strong and sturdy build
Example
He spoke in a husky voice after shouting all day.
C2 noun /ˈmeɪlstrəm/

maelstrom

漩涡
Meaning
A powerful whirlpool in the sea or a situation of confused movement and turmoil.
Example
The ship was caught in a maelstrom of waves and wind.
船只被卷入了波浪和风的漩涡中。
C2 verb /ˈblændɪʃ/

blandish

奉承
Meaning
to flatter or coax someone with kind words or praise in order to influence them
Example
He blandished the officials with compliments to gain their support.
他为了得到支持而奉承官员。
C2 verb /lɪr/

leer

猥亵的目光
Meaning
To look at someone in an unpleasant, sly, or sexually suggestive way.
Example
He leered at her in a way that made her uncomfortable.
他用让她不舒服的方式看着她。
C2 adjective /lɪˈbɪdənəs/

libidinous

好色
Meaning
Showing excessive sexual drive; lustful.
Example
The play was criticized for its libidinous characters.
这部剧因其好色的角色而受到批评。
C2 noun /vərˈmɪl.jən/

Vermillion

鲜红色-橙色; 这种颜色的颜料
Meaning
a bright red-orange color; a pigment of this color
Example
The artist used vermillion paint for the sunset.
艺术家为日落使用了维米利昂颜料。
C2 noun /ɪnˈtɜːrmənt/

interment

埋葬
Meaning
The act of burying a dead body in a grave or tomb.
Example
The interment took place at the family cemetery.
埋葬仪式在家庭墓地举行。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈtʃeɪst/

Unchaste

不道德的; 不纯洁的;
Meaning
not celibate; having engaged in sexual relations; lacking moral purity
Example
The conservative society considered her behavior unchaste and improper.
保守的社会认为她的行为不道德和不合适。
C2 noun /ˈnʌnəri/

nunnery

修道院
Meaning
A convent or building where nuns live and work.
Example
She decided to join the nunnery to devote her life to spiritual practice.
她决定加入修道院，献身于精神实践。
C2 adjective /ˈdəʊl.səm/

dolesome

悲伤
Meaning
Filled with grief or sadness; mournful.
Example
The dolesome ballad brought tears to their eyes.
那首悲伤的歌让他们眼中充满了泪水。
C2 noun /ˈkoʊ.tə.ri/

coterie

一个小型的、排外的团体
Meaning
a small, exclusive group of people with shared interests
Example
He belonged to a coterie of artists who met every Friday.
他属于一个每周五见面的艺术家团体。
C2 adjective /əˈskjuː/

askew

歪斜
Meaning
Not in a straight or level position; crooked or tilted.
Example
The picture on the wall hung slightly askew.
墙上的画稍微歪斜。
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 noun /dɪˈtraɪtəs/

detritus

碎屑
Meaning
Waste or debris of any kind; fragments left from destruction or decay.
Example
The riverbank was covered with detritus after the flood.
洪水后，河岸被碎屑覆盖。
C2 noun /ˈvaɪkaʊnt/

viscount

副伯爵
Meaning
A British nobleman ranking below an earl and above a baron.
Example
The viscount inherited the estate from his father.
副伯爵从父亲那里继承了庄园。
C2 noun /ˈaɪ.ərn.wʊd/

Ironwood

铁木
Meaning
a hard, dense wood from various trees; also the tree itself that produces small flowers
Example
The ironwood tree blooms with tiny white flowers.
铁木树开着小白花。
C2 adjective /ˌhɑːrdˈbɪtn̩/

hard-bitten

坚韧且经验丰富
Meaning
tough and experienced, not easily affected by emotions or hardship
Example
The hard-bitten detective showed no sign of surprise at the crime scene.
那个经验丰富的侦探在犯罪现场毫无惊讶之情。
C2 noun /ˈpæk.ɪ.dɜːrm/

pachyderm

具有厚皮的大型哺乳动物
Meaning
a large mammal with thick skin, such as an elephant, rhinoceros, or hippopotamus
Example
The zoo had several pachyderms, including elephants and rhinos.
动物园里有几只厚皮兽，包括大象和犀牛。
C2 noun /ˈʌp.wel.ɪŋ/

upwelling

上升流
Meaning
An oceanographic phenomenon that involves wind-driven motion of dense, cooler, and nutrient-rich water towards the ocean surface.
Example
Upwelling brings nutrients to the ocean surface.
上升流将营养物质带到海洋表面。
C2 noun, verb /ˈtræməl/

trammel

限制
Meaning
A restriction or impediment to freedom of action; to restrict.
Example
The strict rules trammel the creativity of the students.
严格的规则限制了学生的创造力。
C2 verb /trænzˈmjuːt/

transmute

转化
Meaning
to change in form, nature, or substance
Example
Alchemy aimed to transmute lead into gold.
炼金术旨在将铅转化为黄金。
C2 verb /ɪnˈsɪnəˌreɪt/

incinerate

焚烧
Meaning
to burn something completely until it is reduced to ashes
Example
The city decided to incinerate the medical waste for safety.
城市决定为安全起见销毁医疗废物。
C2 verb /ˌmɪskənˈsiːv/

misconceive

误解
Meaning
To misunderstand or form an incorrect idea about something.
Example
He misconceived the purpose of the project.
他误解了项目的目的。
C2 adjective /ˈpjʊəraɪl/

puerile

幼稚的
Meaning
childishly silly or immature
Example
His puerile jokes annoyed the audience.
他的幼稚笑话让观众感到烦恼。
C2 noun /ˈpɒm.əl/

pommel

剑柄或鞍座上的圆形按钮
Meaning
the rounded knob on the handle of a sword or saddle
Example
He gripped the sword firmly by the pommel.
他紧紧地抓住剑柄的波梅尔部分。
C2 noun /ˈɡæliən/

galleon

大帆船
Meaning
A large sailing ship used mainly by Europeans from the 16th to 18th centuries.
Example
The Spanish galleon carried treasures across the Atlantic.
西班牙的大帆船将财宝运过大西洋。
C2 verb /skwɛltʃ/

squelch

Meaning
to make a soft sucking sound, such as when walking on mud; to suppress or silence
Example
His boots squelched in the wet ground.
C2 noun /ˈɡælvəˌnɪzəm/

galvanism

伽尔瓦尼主义
Meaning
Electricity produced by chemical action, especially in a battery; the therapeutic use of electricity in medicine.
Example
Galvanism played a key role in early experiments with electricity.
伽尔瓦尼主义在早期的电学实验中发挥了关键作用。
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 noun /ˌmɛtəmˌsaɪˈkoʊsɪs/

metempsychosis

灵魂的转生
Meaning
The supposed transmigration of the soul, especially its reincarnation after death.
Example
Ancient philosophers often debated the idea of metempsychosis.
古代哲学家常常讨论灵魂的转生。
C2 noun əˌmæl.ɡəˈmeɪ.ʃən

amalgamation

融合, 合并, 综合
Meaning
The action, process, or result of combining or uniting.
Example
The amalgamation of AI and big data is transforming industries.
人工智能和大数据的融合正在改变行业。
C2 verb /ˈtɪpəl/

tipple

小酌
Meaning
to drink alcohol, especially regularly or in small amounts
Example
He likes to tipple at the local pub after work.
他喜欢在工作后去当地的酒吧小酌一杯。
C2 verb /ˈsʌplɪˌkeɪt/

supplicate

恳求
Meaning
To ask for something earnestly or humbly, often in a religious context.
Example
The villagers supplicated the gods for rain during the drought.
村民们在干旱期间恳求神灵降雨。
C2 adjective /voʊˈsɪfərəs/

vociferous

喧闹
Meaning
expressing feelings or opinions in a loud and forceful way
Example
The vociferous crowd demanded justice.
喧闹的人群要求正义。
C2 adjective /woʊnt/ or /wɔːnt/

wont

习惯
Meaning
accustomed or used to doing something
Example
She rose early, as she was wont to do.
她早早起床，正如她习惯做的那样。
C2 verb /bɪˈdræɡəl/

bedraggle

通过把东西拖过泥水或水使其湿，脏和乱
Meaning
to make something wet, dirty, and untidy by dragging it through mud or water
Example
The children came home bedraggled after playing in the rain.
孩子们在雨中玩耍后，湿漉漉脏兮兮地回家了。
C2 adjective /ɪˈfɛmɪnət/

effeminate

女性化
Meaning
Having traits, tastes, or habits traditionally considered feminine, often used negatively for men.
Example
The critics described him as effeminate due to his gentle manner.
评论家因其温和的举止而将他描述为女性化。
C2 noun /naɪt kwiːn/

Night queen

夜来香
Meaning
a fragrant white flower that blooms at night and releases strong sweet scent
Example
The night queen flowers filled the garden with their sweet fragrance.
夜来香花让花园充满了甜美的香气。
C2 noun /ˈsɜːfdəm/

serfdom

农奴制
Meaning
The status or condition of being a serf, bound to work for a lord.
Example
Many peasants in medieval Europe lived under serfdom.
许多中世纪欧洲的农民生活在农奴制下。
C2 noun /ˈdæl.i.əns/

Dalliance

短暂的恋情; 风流韵事
Meaning
a casual romantic or sexual relationship; a brief involvement or experiment
Example
His dalliance with photography lasted only a few months before he lost interest.
他与摄影的短暂关系只持续了几个月，之后他失去了兴趣。
C2 adjective /daɪˈɡrɛsɪv/

digressive

偏离主要话题的倾向
Meaning
Tending to depart from the main subject in speech or writing.
Example
The speaker's digressive style made the lecture difficult to follow.
演讲者的偏离主题的风格使得听讲变得困难。
C2 adjective /ˈplɛntɪəs/

plenteous

丰富
Meaning
existing in great quantity; abundant
Example
The harvest was plenteous, providing enough food for the entire village.
收成丰富，为整个村庄提供了足够的食物。
C2 verb /kəˈlʌmnieɪt/

calumniate

诽谤
Meaning
To make false and damaging statements about someone; to slander.
Example
He was furious when he realized they had calumniated his reputation.
当他意识到他们已经毁坏了他的名声时，他非常生气。
C2 noun /ɔːl/

awl

锥子
Meaning
a small pointed tool used for making holes, especially in leather
Example
The cobbler used an awl to punch holes in the leather.
鞋匠用锥子在皮革上打孔。
C2 noun /ˈtɜːrpɪtuːd/

turpitude

堕落
Meaning
depraved or wicked behavior or character
Example
The judge condemned the criminal’s act of moral turpitude.
法官谴责了罪犯的道德堕落行为。
C2 noun /ˌlaɪ.pəˈdʒen.ɪ.sɪs/

lipogenesis

脂肪生成
Meaning
The metabolic process of fat synthesis where excess carbohydrates are converted into fatty acids and stored as triglycerides.
Example
Excess carbohydrate intake promotes lipogenesis and fat storage.
过多的碳水化合物摄入促进了脂肪生成和脂肪储存。
C2 noun /ˌpliːnɪpəˈtɛnʃəri/

plenipotentiary

全权代表
Meaning
a person invested with full power to act on behalf of another, especially in diplomacy
Example
The ambassador was a plenipotentiary sent to negotiate the treaty.
大使是被派往谈判条约的全权代表。
C2 noun /ˈfɔːθ.raɪt.nəs/

forthrightness

直率
Meaning
The quality of being honest and straightforward; directness.
Example
Her forthrightness made her a respected journalist.
她的直率使她成为一名受人尊敬的记者。
C2 adjective /ˈædɪˌpoʊs/

adipose

脂肪的
Meaning
Relating to or consisting of animal fat; fatty.
Example
The doctor explained that the tissue was mainly adipose in nature.
医生解释说，组织主要是脂肪性的。
C2 noun /ˈdʒɪb.ɪt/

Gibbet

绞刑架
Meaning
a gallows for hanging criminals; an upright post with a projecting arm for hanging the bodies of criminals
Example
In medieval times, criminals were often executed on a gibbet as a public warning.
在中世纪，罪犯常常在绞刑架上被处决，作为公众警告。
C2 noun /ˈvæləns/

valance

装饰帷幔
Meaning
A decorative drapery hung across the top of a window or bed.
Example
She chose a floral valance to match the curtains in her bedroom.
她选择了一款花卉装饰帷幔来搭配她卧室里的窗帘。
C2 verb /ˌaʊtməˈnuːvər/

outmaneuver

巧妙地战胜
Meaning
to gain an advantage over an opponent by skillful or clever action
Example
The smaller company managed to outmaneuver its larger rival.
小公司成功地战胜了它的大对手。
C2 noun /ˈbriːtʃɪz/

Breeckes

膝盖长度裤子
Meaning
knee-length trousers; short pants
Example
He wore riding breeches for the equestrian event.
他为马术比赛穿了膝盖长度裤子。
C2 adjective /ˈɡloʊboʊs/

globose

球形的
Meaning
Spherical or nearly spherical in shape.
Example
The cactus has large globose fruits.
仙人掌有大的球形果实。
C2 noun /ˈmæləprɒˌpɪzəm/

malapropism

误用词汇
Meaning
the mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one, often with amusing effect
Example
He is famous for his malapropism when speaking in public.
他因在公众演讲时的误用词汇而闻名。
C2 adjective /ˈfɔːnɪŋ/

fawning

过分的恭维
Meaning
displaying exaggerated flattery or affection
Example
Her fawning compliments made everyone uncomfortable.
她过分的恭维让每个人都感到不自在。
C2 noun /ˈsweɪʒən/

suasion

劝说
Meaning
the act of persuading or influencing someone
Example
The leader used gentle suasion to win support for the plan.
领导者使用温和的劝说来赢得对计划的支持。
C2 verb /preɪt/

prate

喋喋不休
Meaning
to talk foolishly or at tedious length about something
Example
He would prate endlessly about his minor achievements.
他会不停地谈论他的微小成就。
C2 adjective /ˈrɛkənˌsaɪləbl̩/

reconcilable

Meaning
Capable of being resolved or made consistent.
Example
Their differences are reconcilable with honest communication.
C2 adjective /ˈfæð.əm.ləs/

fathomless

无法理解或测量的; 非常深
Meaning
impossible to understand or measure; very deep
Example
The ocean seemed fathomless as it stretched to the horizon.
海洋看起来是无法测量的，因为它一直延伸到地平线。
C2 noun /ˈændaɪərn/

andiron

金属木柴支架
Meaning
a metal support used in a fireplace to hold logs
Example
The logs rested on the andirons in the old fireplace.
木柴安放在旧壁炉的安迪龙上。
C2 verb /ˈdʒɪb.ər/

gibber

语无伦次地说
Meaning
To speak rapidly and unintelligibly, typically through fear or shock.
Example
The frightened man began to gibber when he saw the ghost.
那个害怕的男人看到鬼魂时开始语无伦次地说话。
C2 noun /ˈeb.taɪd/

Ebb-tide

退潮
Meaning
the movement of the tide out to sea; a time when the sea level is falling
Example
During ebb-tide, we could walk further out on the beach.
在退潮期间，我们可以在海滩上走得更远。
C2 noun /ˌæpəˈleɪʃən/

appellation

名称 / 称号
Meaning
a name or title
Example
The city has earned the appellation 'The Big Apple'.
这座城市获得了‘大苹果’的称号。
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 /ˈdaɪɡræf/

digraph

双字母组合
Meaning
A pair of letters representing a single sound, such as 'sh' in 'ship'.
Example
In the word 'phone', the letters 'ph' form a digraph.
'电话'一词中的'ph'字母组成一个双字母组合。
C2 noun /ˈbriːzˌweɪ/

breezeway

有顶走道
Meaning
A roofed outdoor passage, often connecting two buildings.
Example
The breezeway connected the house to the garage.
有顶走道将房子与车库连接在一起。
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 adjective /ˈsɜː.kəm.spekt/

circumspect

谨慎, 小心, 审慎
Meaning
Wary and unwilling to take risks; careful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences.
Example
Investors must be circumspect before making decisions.
投资者在做出决策之前必须谨慎。
C2 noun /ˈdʒɪŋɡoʊ/

jingo

好战的民族主义者
Meaning
a person who strongly supports warlike or aggressive foreign policy; an extreme nationalist
Example
The leader was criticized as a reckless jingo.
领导人被批评为鲁莽的好战分子。
C2 adjective /ˈslæp.dæʃ/

slapdash

草率
Meaning
done too quickly and carelessly; hasty and careless
Example
The report was written in a slapdash manner, full of errors.
报告写得草率，充满了错误。
C2 verb /rɪˈpruːv/

reprove

批评
Meaning
to criticize or correct someone gently or disapprove of their actions
Example
The teacher reproved the student for being late.
老师因学生迟到而批评了他。
C2 noun /ˈsteɪtkraft/

statecraft

治国艺术
Meaning
The art of governing and managing state affairs effectively.
Example
The leader was praised for his exceptional statecraft in handling international relations.
领导因其在处理国际关系方面的卓越治国艺术而受到赞扬。
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 adverb /ɪnˈdjuːbɪtəbli/

indubitably

无疑
Meaning
Without a doubt; certainly.
Example
She is indubitably the best candidate for the job.
她无疑是这份工作的最佳候选人。
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 /ˌkæstɪˈɡeɪʃən/

castigation

严厉的批评或惩罚
Meaning
Severe criticism or punishment for wrongdoing.
Example
The manager’s harsh castigation shocked the entire team.
经理的严厉批评震惊了整个团队。
C2 adjective /ˈbɔːlki/

balky

固执
Meaning
difficult, uncooperative, or stubborn
Example
The balky printer refused to work when needed most.
固执的打印机在最需要的时候拒绝工作。