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B1 verb /ˈpʌzəl/

puzzle

谜题
Meaning
to confuse or perplex; to think hard about something
Example
The math problem will puzzle even the experts.
数学问题甚至会让专家感到困惑。
B1 verb /dɪˈklɛər/

declare

宣布
Meaning
To announce something formally or officially.
Example
The government declared a state of emergency.
政府宣布了紧急状态。
C1 verb /ˈmæsəkər/

massacre

大屠杀
Meaning
to kill a large number of people brutally; to defeat decisively
Example
The army massacred the innocent civilians.
军队大屠杀了无辜的平民。
C1 verb /ɪˈdʒɛkt/

eject

驱逐
Meaning
to force someone or something out, usually from a place or position
Example
The referee had to eject the player for unsportsmanlike behavior.
裁判不得不因不体育行为将球员逐出场外。
C2 noun /ˈdʒɪŋɡoʊˌɪzəm/

jingoism

极端民族主义
Meaning
extreme patriotism expressed in aggressive foreign policy
Example
The politician's speech was filled with jingoism.
那位政治家的演讲充满了沙文主义。
C2 adjective fɔːˈtjuː.ɪ.təs

fortuitous

偶然的
Meaning
Happening by accident or chance rather than design; lucky or fortunate.
Example
Their meeting was purely fortuitous.
他们的相遇完全是偶然的。
B2 adjective /ˈstʌf.i/

Stuffy

缺乏新鲜空气; 通风不良; 态度正式和保守
Meaning
lacking fresh air; poorly ventilated; formal and conservative in attitude
Example
The room was stuffy and needed fresh air.
房间里缺乏新鲜空气，需要新鲜空气。
B1 adjective ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk

scientific

科学的
Meaning
Based on or characterized by the methods and principles of science.
Example
Scientific discoveries continue to shape our understanding of the world.
科学发现继续塑造我们对世界的理解。
C1 adjective /ˈhɔːltɪŋ/

halting

犹豫不决
Meaning
slow and hesitant, especially due to lack of confidence
Example
She gave a halting reply during the interview.
她在面试中给出了迟疑的回答。
C1 verb /bɪˈsiːdʒ/

besiege

围困
Meaning
to surround a place with armed forces to capture it; to overwhelm with requests or attention
Example
The city was besieged by enemy troops.
城市被敌军包围了。
B2 noun /ˈdʒɝː.nə.lɪŋ/

journaling

写日记
Meaning
The practice of writing down your thoughts, feelings, and experiences regularly.
Example
Journaling helps in organizing thoughts and reducing stress.
日记写作有助于整理思绪并减少压力。
A2 noun, verb /bɑːr/

bar

酒吧, 阻止
Meaning
a counter where drinks are served; to prevent or block
Example
They decided to meet at the bar after work.
他们决定下班后在吧见面。
C1 noun ˈdɛf.ər.əns

deference

尊敬
Meaning
Humble submission and respect.
Example
He showed deference to his elderly mentor.
他向他的老年导师表示尊敬。
B1 noun ɡʊdz

goods

商品
Meaning
Merchandise or possessions; things that are bought and sold.
Example
The company produces high-quality goods for export.
该公司为出口生产高质量的商品。
C1 adjective /ˌkætəˈɡɒrɪkəl/

categorical

绝对的
Meaning
Absolute and without exception; expressed clearly and directly.
Example
She gave a categorical denial of the allegations.
她对指控作出了绝对否认。
C1 verb /ˈkɪndəl/

kindle

点燃
Meaning
to light a fire; to arouse or inspire
Example
She kindled the campfire with dry wood.
她用干木柴点燃了篝火。
C2 noun /ˌkæv.əlˈkeɪd/

cavalcade

盛大队列
Meaning
a formal procession of people riding on horses or in vehicles
Example
The king’s arrival was marked by a grand cavalcade.
国王的到来标志着一场盛大的队列。
C1 verb /daɪˈɡrɛs/

digress

Meaning
To leave the main subject temporarily in speech or writing.
Example
The professor began to digress from the main topic of the lecture.
B2 adjective /ˈdʒuːɪʃ/

jewish

幸福
Meaning
relating to Jews or Judaism
Example
They celebrate Jewish festivals every year.
她收到奖项时无法掩饰她的幸福。
C2 phrase /lɛt ðɛm ˈθɪə.ri/

let them theory

让他们随心所欲的理论
Meaning
A philosophy of not trying to control others' actions or opinions and allowing them to be themselves.
Example
He follows the Let them theory and ignores negativity.
他遵循“让他们”理论，并忽视负面情绪。
B1 adverb /ˈpræk.tɪ.kəl.i/

Practically

实际上; 几乎; 几乎
Meaning
in a practical manner; almost; nearly
Example
The project is practically finished.
这个项目几乎完成。
B2 adjective /ˈspɒtɪd/

Spotted

斑点的; 有标记的; 被看到
Meaning
having spots or marks; noticed or seen
Example
The spotted leopard moved silently through the jungle.
斑点猎豹静静地穿过丛林。
C2 verb /dɪˈkæmp/

decamp

逃跑
Meaning
To depart suddenly or secretly, often to avoid trouble or escape.
Example
The thief decamped before the police arrived.
小偷在警察到达之前就逃走了。
B2 noun /dɪˈnaɪ.əl/

Denial

否认
Meaning
the action of declaring something to be untrue; refusal to acknowledge something
Example
His denial of involvement in the scandal was met with skepticism.
他否认参与丑闻的行为，遭遇了怀疑。
C1 verb /ˈlɪkwɪdeɪt/

liquidate

清算
Meaning
To sell assets in order to pay off debts; to close a business and convert assets into cash.
Example
The company decided to liquidate its assets to pay creditors.
公司决定清算其资产以支付债权人。
C1 noun /ɪˈnɜː.ʃə/

Inertia

惯性；缺乏活动
Meaning
a tendency to do nothing or remain unchanged; lack of activity or movement
Example
The team's inertia prevented them from adapting to the rapidly changing market conditions.
团队的惯性阻止了他们适应迅速变化的市场条件。
C1 adjective /ˈwoʊ.fəl/

woeful

悲惨的
Meaning
full of woe; very sad or miserable; also used to mean very bad or deplorable
Example
He gave me a woeful look when he lost the match.
当他输掉比赛时，他给了我一个悲惨的眼神。
B2 adjective /ˈhændi/

handy

易于使用
Meaning
convenient to use or easily accessible; skillful with the hands
Example
This pocket knife is very handy when you go camping.
这把口袋刀在露营时非常有用。
A1 adjective /lɑːrdʒ/

Large

大; 巨大的; 庞大的
Meaning
of considerable size, extent, or intensity; big
Example
The large building dominated the city skyline.
那座大楼主宰了城市的天际线。
C1 noun /ˈkænən/

canon

经典
Meaning
A general law, rule, principle, or collection of sacred books accepted as genuine.
Example
The book is now considered part of the literary canon.
这本书现在被认为是文学经典的一部分。
C1 verb /kəmˈpjuːt/

compute

计算
Meaning
To calculate or determine by using a computer or mathematical methods.
Example
The software can compute the total cost in seconds.
该软件可以在几秒钟内计算出总成本。
C2 adjective /koʊˈiːvəl/

coeval

同时代
Meaning
Having the same age, date of origin, or duration; contemporary.
Example
The philosopher was coeval with the rise of modern science.
这位哲学家与现代科学的崛起是同一时代的。
B2 noun /ˈmɛmoʊ/

memo

Meaning
a written message, typically in a business setting
Example
He wrote a memo to the staff about the upcoming meeting.
B2 noun /ɡoʊl ˈsɛt.ɪŋ/

goal-setting

目标设定
Meaning
The process of identifying something that you want to accomplish and establishing measurable objectives to achieve it.
Example
Effective goal-setting helps individuals stay focused and motivated.
有效的目标设定帮助个人保持专注和动力。
B2 adverb /ˈaʊər.li/

Hourly

每小时; 每小时发生或做的事; 持续
Meaning
every hour; happening or done each hour; continuously
Example
The weather report is updated hourly.
天气报告每小时更新一次。
B1 adverb /ˈtɛrəbli/

terribly

可怕地
Meaning
to a very great or extreme degree; very badly or unpleasantly
Example
He felt terribly sad after hearing the news.
听到消息后，他感到可怕地悲伤。
C1 noun /kəˈnɛəri/

canary

金丝雀
Meaning
a small, usually yellow bird known for its singing; also used as a warning sign in dangerous conditions
Example
The canary sang beautifully in its cage.
金丝雀在它的笼子里唱得非常动听。
B2 noun /ˈɔːɡənɪzəm/

organism

有机体
Meaning
a living thing that has an organized structure and can grow and reproduce
Example
Every organism needs water to survive.
每个有机体都需要水才能生存。
B1 verb /ˈdɛmənˌstreɪt/

demonstrate

展示
Meaning
to clearly show or prove something through evidence, explanation, or action
Example
The teacher demonstrated the experiment to the class.
老师向班级展示了实验。
C2 adjective /bɪˈsɒtɪd/

besotted

沉迷的，痴迷的
Meaning
strongly infatuated or obsessed with someone or something
Example
He was completely besotted with her charm.
他完全沉迷于她的魅力。
C1 noun /ˈæbət/

abbot

院长
Meaning
The head of a monastery for monks.
Example
The abbot welcomed the visitors to the monastery.
院长欢迎游客来到修道院。
C2 noun /jɔːr/

yore

过去
Meaning
Time long past; bygone days.
Example
Legends of yore still inspire people today.
过去的传说至今仍然激励着人们。
C1 adjective /dɪˈraɪsɪv/

derisive

嘲讽的
Meaning
Expressing contempt or ridicule.
Example
She gave a derisive laugh at his attempt to sing.
她对他的唱歌尝试发出了嘲讽的笑声。
B1 adjective /ˈtʃælɪndʒɪŋ/

challenging

具有挑战性的
Meaning
difficult in a way that tests one's abilities
Example
The mountain climb was challenging but rewarding.
爬山是具有挑战性的，但也是有回报的。
B1 adverb /ˌʌpsaɪd ˈdaʊn/

Upside-down

倒过来
Meaning
with the upper part at the bottom; in or into a reversed position
Example
The picture was hanging upside-down on the wall.
图片倒挂在墙上。
C2 verb /meɪm/

maim

使残疾
Meaning
To wound or injure someone so that part of the body is permanently damaged.
Example
The accident maimed several passengers.
事故使几位乘客致残。
C2 adjective /sɛnˈtrɪfjʊɡəl/

centrifugal

离心
Meaning
Moving or tending to move away from a center.
Example
The centrifugal force pushes the clothes to the sides of the washing machine.
离心力将衣物推向洗衣机的两侧。
C2 noun /ɪnˈkʌmbrəns/

encumbrance

负担 / 障碍
Meaning
a burden or obstacle that makes progress or movement difficult
Example
Debt can become a serious encumbrance in life.
债务可能成为生活中的严重负担。
C2 noun /ˈrɛkjʊzənt/

recusant

拒抗者
Meaning
a person who refuses to submit to authority or comply with rules
Example
The recusant opposed the new law.
拒抗者反对了新法律。
B2 adjective prɪˈlɪm.ɪ.nər.i

preliminary

初步
Meaning
Denoting an action or event preceding or done in preparation for something fuller or more important.
Example
Preliminary steps are crucial before the main project.
初步步骤在主要项目之前至关重要。
C2 verb /dɪsˈroʊb/

disrobe

脱衣服
Meaning
to remove one's clothes
Example
The monk disrobed before entering the river.
僧侣在进入河流之前脱掉了衣服。
A1 verb /bɪˈliːv/

believe

相信
Meaning
to think that something is true; to have faith in
Example
I believe in hard work and dedication.
我相信努力工作和奉献。
C2 adjective /prɪˈskrɪptɪbəl/

prescriptible

可规定的
Meaning
Capable of being prescribed or laid down as a rule or directive.
Example
Certain regulations are prescriptible under the law.
某些规定在法律下是可以规定的。
A1 verb /mʌst/

must

必须
Meaning
to be required or obligated to
Example
You must complete your homework before you go out.
你必须完成作业，然后才能出去。
A1 adjective /dɪr/

dear

亲爱的
Meaning
loved or cherished; sometimes used as a polite form of address
Example
She is very dear to her grandparents.
她在祖父母心中非常亲爱。
C2 adjective /fəˈlɪsɪtəs/

felicitous

恰当的, 合适的或令人愉快的; 由好运或幸福标志
Meaning
well-chosen, appropriate, or pleasing; marked by good fortune or happiness
Example
She made a felicitous remark that lightened the mood.
她做了一个恰到好处的评论，使气氛轻松了。
A2 noun kɒsts

Costs

成本
Meaning
An amount that has to be paid or spent to buy or obtain something.
Example
Reducing costs improves profit margins.
降低成本可以提高利润率。
B2 noun ɔːˈtɒnəmi

autonomy

自治
Meaning
The right or condition of self-government; freedom from external control or influence.
Example
Autonomy was a primary demand.
自治是一个主要的要求。
B1 noun /ˈæs.pekt/

aspect

方面
Meaning
A particular part, feature, or view of something.
Example
One important aspect of health is regular exercise.
健康的一个重要方面是规律运动。
B2 noun /doʊ/

dough

面团
Meaning
a mixture of flour, water, and other ingredients used to make bread or pastries
Example
She kneaded the dough for ten minutes before baking.
她揉了十分钟面团然后烤了它。
B1 noun /ˈɡræn(d)ˌdɔːtər/

granddaughter

孙女
Meaning
the daughter of one’s son or daughter
Example
Her granddaughter visits her every weekend.
她的孙女每个周末来看她。
B2 adjective /ˈstuː.di.əs/

Studious

学霸; 专心学习
Meaning
characterized by diligent study; devoted to learning
Example
She is a studious student who spends hours in the library.
她是一个学霸，常常在图书馆待上好几个小时。
B2 noun /ˈsʌfərɪŋ/

suffering

痛苦
Meaning
the state of undergoing pain, distress, or hardship
Example
They tried to relieve his suffering with medicine.
他们试图用药物减轻他的痛苦。
B2 noun /mɒsk/

mosque

清真寺
Meaning
A Muslim place of worship.
Example
They gathered at the mosque for the Friday prayer.
他们在清真寺集会进行星期五的祷告。
B1 noun /ˌfɜːrst ˈeɪd/

first aid

急救
Meaning
Immediate assistance given to a sick or injured person until full medical treatment is available
Example
He gave first aid to the injured cyclist before the ambulance arrived.
在救护车到来之前，他为受伤的自行车手进行了急救。
A2 adjective /frɛʃ/

fresh

新鲜
Meaning
new, recently made, or clean and pure
Example
The bread is still fresh from the oven.
面包还是刚从烤箱出来。
C1 adverb /ˈnɔːθwədz/

Northwards

向北
Meaning
towards the north; in a northerly direction
Example
The birds migrate northwards in spring.
鸟类在春天向北迁徙。
B1 noun /ˌɪntərˈækʃən/

interaction

相互作用
Meaning
The process of people or things acting upon or influencing each other.
Example
The teacher encouraged more interaction between students.
老师鼓励学生之间更多的互动。
B2 noun /daɪˈmen.ʃənz/

dimensions

维度
Meaning
Aspects or features of a situation, problem, or thing.
Example
New dimensions of space exploration are being uncovered.
太空探索的新维度正在被揭示。
C1 adjective /rɪˈsɛsɪv/

recessive

隐性
Meaning
In genetics, relating to a trait that is expressed only when two copies of the gene are present.
Example
Blue eye color is often a recessive trait.
蓝色眼睛的颜色通常是隐性特征。
C2 noun /ˈseɪpiəns/

sapience

智慧
Meaning
Wisdom or intelligence.
Example
Her sapience in solving problems earned her the respect of her colleagues.
她在解决问题上的智慧赢得了同事们的尊重。
B2 noun /prɪˈskrɪpʃən/

prescription

处方
Meaning
A written order from a doctor for the preparation and administration of a medicine; also, a recommendation or authoritative rule.
Example
The doctor gave her a prescription for antibiotics.
医生给她开了抗生素的处方。
A2 adjective /pjʊər/

Pure

纯净的; 清澈的; 无污点的; 无歧视的;
Meaning
clean; clear; untainted; without discrimination;
Example
The water from the mountain spring is pure.
来自山泉的水是纯净的。
B1 noun /dɪˈpɑː.tʃər/

Departure

出发
Meaning
the action of leaving, especially to start a journey; a deviation from an established course
Example
The departure of the train was delayed by thirty minutes due to technical issues.
由于技术问题，火车的出发推迟了三十分钟。
A1 noun neɪmz

Names

名字
Meaning
A word or set of words by which a person or thing is known.
Example
Names of family members are written on the family tree.
家庭成员的名字写在家谱上。
C1 adjective /ˈnjʊrəl/

neural

Meaning
Relating to nerves or the nervous system.
Example
Scientists study neural connections in the brain.
C2 noun /ˌsɜːrkəmləˈkjuːʃn/

circumlocution

拐弯抹角
Meaning
the use of many words when fewer would do, especially to avoid stating something directly
Example
The politician's speech was filled with circumlocution.
政治家的演讲充满了拐弯抹角。
B2 noun/verb /sɪˈmɛnt/

cement

Meaning
a powdery substance that binds materials together; to make something strong or permanent
Example
The treaty helped cement the relationship between the two countries.
C2 noun /mɪˈsɑːdʒɪnɪst/

misogynist

厌女症者
Meaning
A person who dislikes, despises, or is strongly prejudiced against women.
Example
Many condemned his speech as the words of a misogynist.
许多人谴责他的演讲是厌女症者的言论。
C1 noun /taɪˈkuːn/

tycoon

富豪
Meaning
a wealthy, powerful businessperson
Example
The real estate tycoon invested in several skyscrapers.
房地产富豪投资了多座摩天大楼。
A2 noun /ˈweɪtrəs/

waitress

女服务员
Meaning
a woman who serves food and drinks to customers in a restaurant or café
Example
The waitress took our order with a friendly smile.
女服务员微笑着接了我们的点单。
C1 noun /dɪˈfaɪəns/

defiance

反抗
Meaning
Open resistance or bold disobedience.
Example
The protest was an act of defiance against injustice.
抗议是反对不公正的反抗行为。
B2 adjective /lʌɡˈʒʊəriəs/

luxurious

奢华的
Meaning
extremely comfortable, elegant, or enjoyable, often involving great expense
Example
They stayed in a luxurious hotel during their vacation.
他们在度假期间住进了一家奢华的酒店。
C1 adjective /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənt/

emergent

新兴
Meaning
just coming into existence or becoming prominent
Example
The emergent startup quickly attracted investors.
新兴的创业公司迅速吸引了投资者。
B2 adjective /ˈkɒn.trər.i/

Contrary

相反的; 反对的;
Meaning
opposite in nature, direction, or meaning; completely different
Example
Contrary to popular belief, cats can be very social animals.
与流行的看法相反，猫可以是非常社交的动物。
C1 noun /ˌɪn.trəˈspek.ʃən/

introspection

内省
Meaning
The examination or observation of one's own mental and emotional processes; self-reflection.
Example
Through introspection, she gained insight into her emotions.
通过内省，她对自己的情感有了更深刻的理解。
C1 verb /reɪv/

rave

赞扬
Meaning
to speak or write about something with great enthusiasm or admiration
Example
Critics rave about the new movie.
评论家们对新电影赞不绝口。
C2 adjective /daɪˈdæktɪk/

didactic

教学的
Meaning
Intended to teach, often with a moral lesson.
Example
The novel is not just entertaining but also didactic in nature.
这本小说不仅仅是娱乐性，还有教学性质。
C2 adjective /ɪˈlɪmɪtəbl/

illimitable

无限
Meaning
Without limits or bounds.
Example
The universe is often described as illimitable.
宇宙常被描述为无限的。
C1 noun, verb /ˈskʌf.əl/

scuffle

冲突
Meaning
a short, confused fight or struggle; to engage in such a fight
Example
Two players scuffled on the field after the foul.
两名球员在犯规后在场上发生了冲突。
C2 noun /ˈbuː.jɒ̃/

bouillon

高汤
Meaning
A clear, seasoned broth made by simmering meat, fish, or vegetables in water.
Example
She added vegetables to the bouillon for extra flavor.
她在高汤中加入了蔬菜以增强味道。
B1 noun /təˈbækoʊ/

tobacco

烟草
Meaning
a plant grown for its leaves, which are used in making cigarettes and cigars
Example
He stopped smoking tobacco after his health scare.
在健康问题之后，他停止吸烟草。
B1 noun /ˈbed ʃiːt/

Bed sheet

床单
Meaning
a large rectangular piece of cloth used as bedding to lie on or under
Example
The clean white bed sheet felt soft against her skin.
干净的白色床单在她的皮肤上感觉柔软。
B2 noun /kraɪˈtɪəriən/

criterion

标准
Meaning
A standard or rule used to make a judgment or decision.
Example
Honesty is an important criterion for this job.
诚实是这份工作的一个重要标准。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈdɛkərəs/

indecorous

不得体
Meaning
Not in keeping with good taste and propriety; improper.
Example
His indecorous behavior shocked the audience.
他的不得体行为让观众震惊。
B2 noun ˈmɒn.ə.ki

monarchy

君主制
Meaning
A form of government with a monarch at the head, where supreme power is held by a single person such as a king or queen.
Example
The monarchy was abolished during the revolution.
君主制在革命期间被废除。
B2 adverb /ʌnˈsɜːrtənli/

uncertainly

不确定地
Meaning
in a way that shows doubt or lack of certainty
Example
She glanced uncertainly at the complicated instructions.
她不确定地看着复杂的说明。
C2 noun /ɪkˈspiːdiənsi/

expediency

机会主义
Meaning
the quality of being convenient and practical despite possibly being improper or immoral
Example
He acted out of political expediency rather than principle.
他是出于政治机会主义而非原则行事。
B2 adjective /ænˈtɑːrktɪk/

antarctic

南极的
Meaning
relating to the region around the South Pole
Example
The Antarctic region is known for its extreme cold and icy landscapes.
南极地区因其极端的寒冷和冰雪覆盖的景观而闻名。
A2 adverb /kwaɪt/

Quite

相当; 相对; 完全
Meaning
to a considerable extent; fairly; rather; completely
Example
The movie was quite interesting.
这部电影相当有趣。
C1 verb /jɜːrn/

yearn

渴望
Meaning
to have a deep longing or desire for something
Example
She yearned for her homeland after living abroad for years.
她在国外生活多年后，渴望着她的家乡。
C1 adjective /ˈhɛdˌstrɔŋ/

headstrong

固执
Meaning
Determined to do what one wants, even if it is not sensible.
Example
The headstrong child refused to listen to anyone.
固执的孩子拒绝听任何人的话。
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 adjective /ʌnˈvɔɪst/

unvoiced

未表达
Meaning
not expressed in speech; in phonetics, a sound produced without vocal cord vibration
Example
The student kept her opinion unvoiced during the meeting.
学生在会议期间保持她的意见未表达。
C1 adjective ɪˈluː.sər.i

illusory

虚幻的
Meaning
Based on illusion; not real although seeming to be.
Example
His sense of security was entirely illusory.
他的安全感完全是虚幻的。
B2 adverb /ɪmˈpɔːtəntli/

importantly

重要地
Meaning
in a way that is of great significance or value
Example
Importantly, the report highlights the need for immediate action.
重要地，报告突出了立即采取行动的必要性。
B2 adjective /mæɡˈnɛtɪk/

magnetic

磁性
Meaning
having the power to attract metal objects or to attract people or things in a strong way
Example
The magnetic field of the Earth protects us from harmful solar radiation.
地球的磁场保护我们免受有害的太阳辐射。
B1 verb ɪnˈkriːsɪŋ

increasing

增加
Meaning
Becoming or making greater in size, amount, intensity, or degree; growing.
Example
Increasing awareness about education is necessary.
提高对教育的意识是必要的。
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpræktɪkəbl/

impracticable

不切实际
Meaning
Not capable of being carried out or put into practice.
Example
The plan seemed impracticable due to limited resources.
由于资源有限，计划显得不切实际。
C1 noun /ˈfiː.nɪks/

phoenix

凤凰鸟
Meaning
a mythical bird that is reborn from its ashes; symbol of immortality or renewal
Example
The legend says the phoenix rises from its ashes every 500 years.
传说凤凰每500年从自己的灰烬中复生。
C1 noun ˌɪrɪˈvɜːrsəbl ˈdæmɪdʒ

irreversible damage

不可逆的损害
Meaning
Harm or injury that cannot be undone or repaired.
Example
Climate change causes irreversible damage to ecosystems.
气候变化对生态系统造成了不可逆的损害。
C2 noun /ˈbaɪpɛd/

biped

双足动物
Meaning
An animal that walks on two feet.
Example
Humans are examples of biped creatures.
人类是双足动物的例子。
C1 adjective /ɪˈnɔːrdənət/

inordinate

过度的
Meaning
Excessive or unusually large in degree.
Example
She spent an inordinate amount of time on her phone.
她在手机上花费了过多的时间。
B2 verb /ˈdɛvəˌsteɪt/

devastate

摧毁
Meaning
to cause severe and overwhelming destruction or damage
Example
The hurricane devastated the coastal town.
飓风摧毁了海岸城镇。
A2 adjective /ˈsəʊʃəl/

social

社交
Meaning
relating to society or its organization
Example
She has a very social personality and enjoys meeting new people.
她有一个非常社交的个性，喜欢与新朋友见面。
C2 noun /nɪb/

nib

钢笔尖
Meaning
the pointed end of a pen used for writing or drawing
Example
He dipped the nib into the ink before writing.
他在写字之前把钢笔尖浸入墨水中。
B1 noun /ˈæksɛnt/

accent

口音
Meaning
a distinctive way of pronouncing a language, especially one associated with a particular country or region
Example
She spoke English with a strong French accent.
她说英语时带着浓重的法语口音。
C1 adjective /ˈɔːdəˌtɔːri/

auditory

Meaning
Relating to the sense of hearing.
Example
The lecture was designed to enhance students' auditory learning skills.
A2 noun /ˈkʌm.fərt/

Comfort

舒适; 安逸
Meaning
a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint; relief from distress or anxiety
Example
The soft sofa provided great comfort after a long day at work.
柔软的沙发在长时间工作后提供了极大的舒适感。
B2 noun /ˈsen.tɪ.piːd/

Centipede

蜈蚣
Meaning
a long thin creature with many legs that lives in dark places
Example
I found a centipede crawling under the rock.
我在石头下发现了一只蜈蚣。
B2 verb /rɪˈstreɪn/

restrain

抑制
Meaning
to hold back or control; to limit or restrict
Example
Please restrain your dog.
请控制你的狗。