B2 verb /pruːn/

prune

修剪

Meaning

to cut off unwanted parts of a plant or tree to help it grow better

Example

Gardeners prune the trees in spring to encourage growth.

园丁在春天修剪树木以促进生长。

C1 adjective /ˈpɑːm.pəs/

Pompous

浮夸的; 自命不凡的; 过度华丽的

Meaning

showing off; pretentious; overly grand

Example

His pompous attitude annoyed everyone at the meeting.

他的浮夸态度让会议中的每个人都感到不悦。

C2 noun /ˈtrʌk.jʊ.ləns/

truculence

好斗性

Meaning

Aggressiveness or eagerness to fight.

Example

His speech was full of truculence and threats.

他的演讲充满了好斗性和威胁。

C1 noun /ˈkɪŋ.fɪʃ.ər/

King-Fisher

翠鸟

Meaning

a small bird with bright blue and orange feathers that catches fish by diving into water

Example

The colorful kingfisher dove into the pond to catch a fish.

五彩斑斓的翠鸟潜入池塘抓鱼。

C1 noun /ˈkleɪmənt/

claimant

索赔人

Meaning

a person who makes a claim, especially in a legal or financial context

Example

The claimant filed for compensation after the accident.

索赔人事故后申请赔偿。

A1 conjunction /ænd/

and

和

Meaning

Used to connect words or sentences that are to be taken jointly.

Example

She bought apples and oranges.

她买了苹果和橙子。

C1 verb /əbˈdʌkt/

abduct

绑架

Meaning

to take someone away illegally by force or deception

Example

The criminal tried to abduct the child in broad daylight.

罪犯试图在光天化日之下绑架那个孩子。

A2 noun /əˈraɪvəl/

Arrival

到达; 到达的行动

Meaning

the action or process of arriving; the reaching of a destination

Example

The arrival of the train was delayed by two hours.

火车的到达被延迟了两个小时。

C2 verb /ʌpˈhiːv/

upheave

抬起

Meaning

to lift or raise something forcefully; to cause to rise suddenly

Example

The workers had to upheave the heavy stone to clear the path.

工人们不得不抬起重石来清理道路。

B2 noun /ˌmɛdɪˈteɪʃən/

meditation

冥想

Meaning

The practice of focusing the mind to achieve calmness, clarity, or spiritual growth.

Example

She practices meditation every morning to start her day peacefully.

她每天早上练习冥想，开始她的平静一天。

C1 noun/verb /ɡæʃ/

gash

深割伤

Meaning

A long, deep cut or wound; to cut deeply or violently.

Example

He had a deep gash on his leg after the accident.

他在事故后腿部有一个深深的割伤。

B2 noun /ˈhaɪdrədʒən/

hydrogen

氢气

Meaning

a colorless, odorless, highly flammable gas that is the lightest and most abundant chemical element in the universe

Example

Hydrogen is used as a clean fuel in many energy systems.

氢气在许多能源系统中作为清洁燃料使用。

C2 noun /sɛnˈtjʊəriən/

centurion

百夫长

Meaning

A commander of a unit of one hundred soldiers in the ancient Roman army.

Example

The centurion led his men into battle with courage.

百夫长带领他的士兵英勇作战。

B2 adjective ˈɡrædʒ.u.əl

gradual

渐进的

Meaning

Taking place or progressing slowly or by degrees.

Example

Gradual changes are more sustainable.

渐进的变化更具可持续性。

B2 noun /ˌspeʃiˈælɪti/

Speciality

专长

Meaning

a particular area of activity or interest that someone focuses on; expertise in a specific field

Example

His speciality is Italian cuisine.

他的专长是意大利菜肴。

A2 noun /ˈherˌdrɛsər/

hairdresser

理发师

Meaning

a person whose job is to cut, style, and treat hair

Example

The hairdresser gave me a stylish haircut before the wedding.

理发师在婚礼前给我做了一个时尚的发型。

C2 adjective /ˈkɒrɪdʒəbl/

corrigible

可修正的

Meaning

capable of being corrected or improved

Example

The student's mistakes were corrigible with practice.

学生的错误通过练习是可以修正的。

C2 noun /ˈfɜːrlɔːŋ/

furlong

距离单位（220码或大约201米）

Meaning

a unit of distance equal to 220 yards or about 201 meters

Example

The horse ran a furlong before slowing down.

马跑了一个弗隆后才减速。

B2 adjective /ˈpen.dɪŋ/

Pending

待定; 未决定; 进行中

Meaning

awaiting; not yet decided or settled; in the process of being completed

Example

The application is still pending approval.

申请仍在等待批准。

C1 adjective /ˈplɒd.ɪŋ/

plodding

缓慢且乏味

Meaning

slow-moving and unexciting; showing steady effort

Example

The movie was entertaining but a bit plodding in the middle.

这部电影很有趣，但中间有点缓慢且乏味。

B1 verb /əˈdæpt/

adapt

适应

Meaning

to adjust or change something to suit new conditions or situations

Example

He quickly adapted to the new environment.

他很快适应了新环境。

B2 noun /ˈten.dən.si/

Tendency

趋势

Meaning

an inclination toward a particular characteristic or type of behavior

Example

She has a tendency to arrive late for meetings.

她有迟到的趋势。

C2 noun /ˈkær.ə.weɪ siːdz/

Caraway seeds

葛缕子籽

Meaning

aromatic seeds of the caraway plant used as a spice in cooking and baking

Example

The bread was flavored with caraway seeds.

这块面包带有葛缕子籽的香味。

C1 noun/adjective/verb /bʌf/

buff

影迷 / 打磨

Meaning

A fan or enthusiast; also to polish or shine something.

Example

He is a movie buff who watches films every weekend.

他是一个电影迷，每个周末都看电影。

B2 noun /ˈmeɪər/

mayor

市长

Meaning

The elected head of a city, town, or municipality.

Example

The mayor announced a new policy to improve public transport.

市长宣布了一项新政策，以改善公共交通。

A2 noun ɪˈmɜː.dʒən.si

emergency

紧急情况

Meaning

A sudden situation that is dangerous or serious and needs immediate attention or action.

Example

A financial emergency can arise at any time.

财务紧急情况可以随时发生。

B2 noun /ˌrɛvəˈleɪʃən/

revelation

启示

Meaning

A surprising and previously unknown fact, especially one made known in a dramatic way.

Example

The book was full of shocking revelations about the politician.

这本书充满了对政治家的震惊启示。

B2 verb /ˈdɛdɪkeɪt/

dedicate

奉献

Meaning

to devote time, effort, or oneself to a particular purpose or person

Example

She dedicated her life to helping the poor.

她献出了自己的生命来帮助穷人。

C2 verb /ʌnˈɑːrm/

unarm

解除武装

Meaning

to remove weapons from someone or to deprive of means of attack or defense

Example

The soldiers were ordered to unarm the prisoners.

士兵接到命令解除囚犯的武装。

C1 noun /ˈtɛnəmənt/

tenement

廉租房

Meaning

a large building divided into separate apartments, often in poor condition

Example

The family lived in a crowded tenement in the city.

这个家庭住在城市里一个拥挤的廉租房里。

C1 noun /sɪˈnɒpsɪs/

synopsis

概述

Meaning

a brief summary of the main points of a text, film, or research

Example

The publisher asked the author to submit a one-page synopsis of the novel.

出版商要求作者提交小说的单页概述。

C2 conjunction /ˌɪnəzˈmʌtʃ æz/

inasmuch-as

因为

Meaning

Because; since.

Example

He cannot attend, inasmuch as he is unwell.

他不能参加，因为他生病了。

B1 verb /stɛə/

stare

盯着

Meaning

to look at something with a fixed gaze

Example

She stared at the painting for hours.

她盯着画看了几个小时。

B2 noun /ˈbærəl/

barrel

大桶

Meaning

a large cylindrical container used to hold liquids

Example

The wine was stored in a wooden barrel.

酒被储存在一个木制的大桶中。

B1 noun /ˈreɪn.dɪər/

Reindeer

驯鹿

Meaning

a large deer with branched horns that lives in cold northern areas

Example

Santa's reindeer pulled his sleigh across the sky.

圣诞老人的驯鹿拉着他的雪橇穿越天空。

B2 adverb /səbˈstænʃəli/

substantially

显著

Meaning

to a great extent or degree

Example

The new policy has substantially improved working conditions.

新政策显著改善了工作条件。

B2 noun /ˈsɒlɪtjuːd/

solitude

孤独

Meaning

The state or situation of being alone.

Example

Solitude can provide the opportunity for deep reflection.

孤独可以提供深刻反思的机会。

B1 adjective /rɪˈdɪk.jə.ləs/

Ridiculous

荒谬的; 可笑的; 愚蠢的

Meaning

extremely silly or unreasonable; deserving or causing laughter

Example

The idea of building a house without tools is ridiculous.

没有工具建房子的想法是荒谬的。

A2 verb, noun /dɪsˈlaɪk/

dislike

不喜欢

Meaning

to feel distaste or aversion for someone or something; a feeling of aversion

Example

I really dislike eating spicy food.

我真的不喜欢吃辣的食物。

C1 noun /rɪˈvɜːrʒən/

reversion

逆转

Meaning

the act of returning to a previous state or condition

Example

The new policy marked a reversion to traditional methods.

新政策标志着回归传统方法。

C1 noun /ˈaʊtriːtʃ/

outreach

援助扩展

Meaning

The act of providing services or support to people who might not otherwise have access to them.

Example

The charity launched a new outreach program for the homeless.

慈善机构为无家可归的人推出了一个新的援助扩展计划。

B2 noun /ɪmˈbærəsmənt/

embarrassment

尴尬

Meaning

a feeling of self-consciousness, shame, or awkwardness

Example

Her face turned red with embarrassment after the mistake.

她因错误而羞愧得脸红了。

C2 noun /ˌsuːdəʊəˈpɒsəl/

pseudapostle

伪使徒

Meaning

a false or pretended apostle

Example

The preacher was condemned as a pseudapostle.

这位传教士被定为伪使徒。

C1 adjective /ˈmæliəbl̩/

malleable

易于塑形

Meaning

Easily shaped or influenced; capable of being bent or adapted.

Example

Gold is a highly malleable metal used in jewelry.

黄金是一种非常易于塑形的金属，用于珠宝制作。

C2 noun /θiˈɒsəfi/

theosophy

神智学

Meaning

A religious or philosophical belief system that seeks direct knowledge of the mysteries of life and the divine.

Example

Theosophy attracted people interested in mysticism and spiritual growth.

神智学吸引了对神秘主义和精神成长感兴趣的人们。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈduː/

Undue

过度的; 不适当的; 超过必要或适当的

Meaning

excessive; inappropriate; more than is necessary or proper

Example

The teacher complained about undue pressure from parents.

老师抱怨家长施加的过度压力。

B2 verb /ˈkɒmprəmaɪz/

compromise

妥协

Meaning

To expose or make vulnerable to danger, suspicion, or disrepute.

Example

Excessive sharing can compromise your privacy.

过度分享可能会危害你的隐私。

C1 noun /ˈæntənɪm/

antonym

反义词

Meaning

A word opposite in meaning to another.

Example

‘Hot’ is the antonym of ‘cold’.

‘Hot’ 是 ‘cold’ 的反义词。

B1 adjective /ˈvaɪə.lənt/

Violent

暴力的; 激烈的

Meaning

using or involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill; very forceful or powerful

Example

The violent storm caused significant damage to the coastal areas.

暴力风暴对沿海地区造成了重大损害。

A2 adjective /ˈɪn.dɔːr/

indoor

室内的

Meaning

situated, occurring, or used inside a building

Example

Indoor plants can improve air quality at home.

室内植物可以改善家里的空气质量。

A2 noun /teɪst/

Taste

味道; 个人喜好

Meaning

the sensation produced when food touches the tongue; personal preference or liking

Example

This cake has a sweet taste that I really enjoy.

这个蛋糕有一种我非常喜欢的甜味。

C2 noun /ˈpriːsɛpt/

precept

教条

Meaning

A general rule intended to regulate behavior or thought.

Example

Honesty is a fundamental precept in all religions.

诚实是所有宗教中的一个基本教条。

B2 noun /ˌdʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

justification

辩解

Meaning

a reason, explanation, or excuse that shows something is right or reasonable

Example

There is no justification for such rude behavior.

对这种粗鲁行为没有辩解。

C1 verb /lɜːrk/

lurk

潜伏

Meaning

to remain hidden so as to wait for an opportunity to attack or observe

Example

A stranger lurked in the shadows.

一个陌生人潜伏在阴影中。

C2 adjective /ˈmiːzli/

measly

微不足道

Meaning

contemptibly small or insignificant

Example

He was paid a measly sum for the hard work.

他为辛苦的工作得到了微不足道的报酬。

C2 adjective /ˈmɛdəlsəm/

meddlesome

爱干涉他人事务的人

Meaning

fond of interfering in other people’s affairs

Example

She found her neighbor to be meddlesome and annoying.

她发现她的邻居爱干涉他人事务且令人烦恼。

C1 noun /ˈdiːviəns/

deviance

偏差

Meaning

Behavior that differs from accepted social or moral standards.

Example

The book studies deviance in urban youth culture.

这本书研究了城市青少年文化中的偏差。

C2 adjective /ˈpɪrɪk/

pyrrhic

皮洛斯式胜利

Meaning

A victory won at such a great cost that it is almost equivalent to defeat.

Example

The general declared the battle a pyrrhic victory due to heavy losses.

由于巨大的损失，指挥官宣布战斗为皮洛斯式胜利。

C1 verb /əˈluːd/

allude

暗示

Meaning

To refer to something indirectly or casually.

Example

The professor alluded to Shakespeare during the lecture.

教授在讲座中提到了莎士比亚。

A2 noun/verb /ɡraʊnd/

ground

地面

Meaning

the solid surface of the earth; to prohibit someone (often a child) from going out

Example

The children played on the ground near the house.

孩子们在靠近房子的地方玩耍。

Meaning

(noun) a notice or announcement in a public medium promoting a product, service, or event; (verb) to refer to something in speaking or writing

Example

The company placed an advert in the newspaper for the new position.

B2 noun /ˈsliːpər/

sleeper

睡觉的人；意外成功的事物

Meaning

a person or thing that sleeps; something that unexpectedly succeeds

Example

The movie turned out to be a real sleeper hit.

这部电影竟然成为了意外的成功。

Meaning

To repair or make something work again.

Example

The mechanic fixed the broken car.

C1 verb /lætʃ/

latch

上锁

Meaning

to fasten or close something with a latch

Example

She latched the door before leaving the house.

她在离开房子之前把门锁上了。

C1 verb /ˈtɑːtər/

totter

蹒跚

Meaning

To move unsteadily, as if about to fall; to be on the point of collapse.

Example

The old man tottered across the street with a cane.

老人拿着拐杖摇摇晃晃地过马路。

C2 noun /ˈvɛləm/

vellum

羊皮纸

Meaning

a fine parchment made originally from the skin of a calf, used for writing or printing

Example

The ancient manuscript was written on vellum.

古老的手稿是用羊皮纸写的。

C1 noun /krɛst/

crest

山顶

Meaning

the top of a hill, wave, or mountain; a symbol of identity

Example

The hikers reached the crest of the mountain at sunrise.

登山者在日出时达到了山顶。

C2 noun /ˈpɛdɪmənt/

pediment

三角山墙

Meaning

a triangular gable found above the horizontal structure of a building, often in classical architecture

Example

The ancient temple had a pediment decorated with sculptures.

古老的寺庙有一个装饰着雕塑的山墙。

C1 verb /əˈdʒɜrn/

adjourn

推迟

Meaning

to suspend a meeting or session to another time or place

Example

The judge decided to adjourn the hearing until next week.

法官决定将听证会推迟到下周。

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。

C2 verb /ˈpjuːtrɪfaɪ/

putrefy

腐烂

Meaning

to decay or rot, producing a foul smell

Example

The meat began to putrefy in the heat.

肉在热气中开始腐烂。

C2 noun /ˌdʒʊərɪsˈpruːdəns/

jurisprudence

法学

Meaning

The theory, philosophy, or science of law.

Example

She is a professor of jurisprudence at the university.

她是大学里的法学教授。

B1 noun /ˈsʌb.stəns/

Substance

物质

Meaning

a particular kind of matter with uniform properties; the essential nature of something; material or content

Example

The scientist analyzed the unknown substance in the laboratory.

科学家在实验室分析了未知物质。