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C1 verb /ˈkwɪkən/

quicken

加快
Meaning
to make or become faster; to accelerate
Example
His pulse began to quicken as he approached the finish line.
他的脉搏在接近终点线时开始加速。
B2 noun /ˈprɒs.pekts/

prospects

前景
Meaning
The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring.
Example
The prospects for growth look promising.
增长的前景看起来很有前途。
C2 noun /kwɑːˈfjʊr/

coiffure

发型
Meaning
A person's hairstyle, typically an elaborate one.
Example
Her elegant coiffure impressed everyone at the party.
她优雅的发型让聚会上的每个人都印象深刻。
C2 noun /ˈdʒæk.dɔː/

Jack-daw

小乌鸦
Meaning
a small gray and black bird of the crow family, known for its intelligence
Example
The jackdaw collected shiny objects for its nest.
杰克道收集了闪亮的物品为它的巢。
B2 verb ˈwɜːrsən

worsen

恶化
Meaning
To make or become worse; to deteriorate in quality, condition, or degree.
Example
Lack of education can worsen poverty levels.
缺乏教育可能会恶化贫困水平。
A2 verb /bɪld/

build

建造
Meaning
to make something by putting materials together; to construct
Example
They will build a new school in our neighborhood.
他们将在我们社区建一所新学校。
C2 adjective /sɛnˈtɛnʃəs/

sententious

道德主义的;说教的
Meaning
Given to moralizing in a pompous or affected manner.
Example
His sententious remarks annoyed the audience.
他的道德主义言论让观众感到厌烦。
C1 noun /ˈnɔːrmən/

Norman

Meaning
A member of a people of mixed Scandinavian and Frankish origin who settled in Normandy, or relating to their culture.
Example
The Normans conquered England in 1066.
A2 noun /ˈmiːdiə/

Media

媒体
Meaning
The main means of mass communication regarded collectively
Example
The news was widely reported in all forms of media.
新闻在所有形式的媒体中被广泛报道。
A2 noun /ˈtiːneɪdʒər/

teenager

青少年
Meaning
a person aged between 13 and 19 years.
Example
Teenagers often enjoy hanging out with friends.
青少年常常喜欢和朋友一起度过时光。
B1 adjective /ˈhɪd.ən/

Hidden

隐藏的; 秘密的; 看不见的
Meaning
concealed from view; kept secret; not visible or apparent
Example
There was a hidden camera in the room.
房间里有一个隐藏的摄像头。
A2 verb /ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd/

recommend

推荐
Meaning
to suggest or advise something as being good or suitable
Example
I recommend trying the new restaurant downtown.
我推荐尝试市中心的新餐馆。
B1 noun /ˈfaɪəˌfaɪtə/

firefighter

消防员
Meaning
a person whose job is to put out fires
Example
The firefighter saved the family from the burning building.
消防员从燃烧的大楼中救出了那家人。
C1 verb /ˈæmpjʊteɪt/

amputate

截肢
Meaning
to cut off a limb from the body by surgery
Example
The doctors had to amputate his leg after the accident.
事故后,医生不得不截肢他的腿。
A2 adjective /kəˈriːən/

korean

韩国的
Meaning
relating to Korea, its people, language, or culture
Example
We went to a Korean restaurant for dinner.
我们去了一个韩国餐厅吃晚餐。
C1 adjective /ˈbaɪtɪŋ/

Biting

咬; 刺骨寒冷; 尖锐的批评
Meaning
extremely cold; sharply critical or harsh
Example
The biting cold made everyone shiver.
刺骨的寒冷让所有人都颤抖了。
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 verb /ˈstɑːrtl/

startle

吓到
Meaning
To surprise or frighten someone suddenly.
Example
The loud noise startled the children.
大声的噪音让孩子们吓了一跳。
B1 noun /ˈsæm.ən/

salmon

鲑鱼
Meaning
A large fish with pink flesh, often eaten as food.
Example
They served grilled salmon for dinner.
他们晚餐时提供了烤鲑鱼。
C1 noun /ɪnˈtruː.ʒən/

intrusion

未经授权的进入
Meaning
Unauthorized entry into a system or place without permission
Example
The company detected an intrusion in its server.
公司在其服务器中发现了入侵。
C1 noun /dɪn/

din

噪音
Meaning
a loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise
Example
The din of traffic outside made it hard to concentrate.
外面交通的噪音让集中注意力变得困难。
C1 noun /səbˈmɪtəl/

submittal

提交
Meaning
the act of submitting something, especially a document for consideration or approval
Example
The contractor sent the submittal to the client for approval.
承包商将提交给客户以供批准。
A1 noun /lɒt/

lot

许多
Meaning
A large number or amount; a group or portion.
Example
She bought a lot of books at the fair.
她在集市上买了很多书。
B2 verb /əˈfend/

offend

冒犯
Meaning
to cause displeasure or resentment; to hurt someone's feelings
Example
His rude comments offended many people at the meeting.
他的粗鲁评论冒犯了会议上的许多人。
B2 noun /əˈnætəmi/

anatomy

解剖学
Meaning
the study of the structure of living things, especially the human body
Example
She is studying human anatomy at medical school.
她在医学院学习人体解剖学。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈrɪəl/

unreal

不真实的
Meaning
not real or not based on reality; exaggerated or imaginary
Example
The experience felt unreal after the sudden news.
突如其来的消息后,这种经历感觉不真实。
B1 adjective /fɪkst/

fixed

固定的,稳定的
Meaning
firmly in place; not changing or movable
Example
The schedule for the meeting is fixed for Monday morning.
会议时间表已定于周一早上。
A1 pronoun /aʊərz/

ours

我们的
Meaning
belonging to or associated with us
Example
This victory is ours.
这个胜利是我们的。
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。
B2 adverb /drəˈmætɪkli/

dramatically

戏剧性地
Meaning
in a sudden, striking, or exaggerated way
Example
Sales increased dramatically after the campaign.
在活动后,销售额戏剧性地增长了。
B2 noun /kəˈtæstrəfi/

catastrophe

灾难
Meaning
A sudden and widespread disaster or misfortune.
Example
The earthquake was a catastrophe for the entire region.
地震对整个地区来说是一次灾难。
B2 noun /ˌæk.jʊˈzeɪ.ʃən/

accusation

指控
Meaning
A statement that someone has done something wrong or illegal.
Example
She made an accusation of theft against her colleague.
她对她的同事提出了盗窃指控。
B1 adjective /ˈfəʊkəst/

focused

专注
Meaning
Directing a great deal of attention or effort toward a particular activity, situation, or person.
Example
Staying focused during work hours enhances productivity.
在工作时间保持专注提高了生产力。
A2 noun /ˈpiːˈsi/

pc

个人电脑
Meaning
abbreviation for 'personal computer', a machine for performing digital operations
Example
I just bought a new PC for work.
我刚买了一个新的个人电脑用于工作。
C1 verb /ˈhjuːmənaɪz/

humanize

人性化
Meaning
To make something more humane, kind, or relatable.
Example
The teacher tried to humanize the lesson with personal stories.
老师试图通过个人故事让课程更加人性化。
C1 adjective /ˈrek.wɪ.zɪt/

Requisite

必要的; 强制的
Meaning
made necessary by particular circumstances; required
Example
Good communication skills are requisite for this job.
良好的沟通技巧是这项工作的必要条件。
C1 adjective /ˈevər ˈlæstɪŋ/

Ever-lasting

永恒的; 持久的;
Meaning
eternal; permanent; enduring forever
Example
Their love is ever-lasting and will never fade.
他们的爱是永恒的,永不褪色。
B2 noun ɪnˈtɛɡrɪti

integrity

完整性
Meaning
The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.
Example
Teachers' integrity fosters a positive learning environment.
教师的完整性促进了积极的学习环境。
B2 noun /biːm/

beam

光束 / 横梁
Meaning
a ray or shaft of light; a long piece of wood or metal used to support weight
Example
A beam of sunlight entered through the window.
一束阳光穿过窗户。
C1 noun /ˈtɒr.ənt/

Torrent

急流; 洪流
Meaning
a strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid; a sudden, violent, and copious outpouring
Example
The heavy rain created a torrent of water rushing down the mountain.
大雨造成了水流急速下山。
A1 verb /ˌʌndərˈstænd/

understand

理解
Meaning
to know the meaning of something; to comprehend
Example
Do you understand the instructions?
你理解这些指示吗?
A1 noun /fʌn/

fun

乐趣
Meaning
enjoyment, amusement, or light-hearted pleasure
Example
We had a lot of fun at the party.
我们在聚会上玩得很开心。
C1 noun rɪˌkuːpərˈeɪʃən

recuperation

恢复
Meaning
The process of gradually recovering from illness or fatigue
Example
Rest is essential for recuperation after illness.
休息对疾病后的恢复至关重要。
C2 noun /ˈæltruɪst/

altruist

利他主义者
Meaning
a person who has an unselfish concern for the welfare of others
Example
He is an altruist who always puts others' needs before his own.
他是一个总是把别人的需求放在自己之前的无私的人。
C1 adjective /ˈɪnsələnt/

insolent

无礼的, 傲慢的
Meaning
showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect
Example
The insolent student refused to follow the teacher's instructions.
那个无礼的学生拒绝听从老师的指示。
B2 noun /ˈfræɡ.mənt/

Fragment

碎片; 片段;
Meaning
a small part broken or separated off something; an incomplete or isolated portion
Example
Archaeologists found fragments of ancient pottery buried in the soil.
考古学家在土壤中发现了古代陶器的碎片。
C1 noun /ˈrɛzɪn/

resin

树脂
Meaning
a sticky organic substance, usually secreted by plants, often used in varnishes or plastics
Example
The craftsman used natural resin to make the sculpture shine.
工匠用天然树脂使雕塑闪闪发光。
B2 noun /ˈsɜːrkɪt/

circuit

电路 / 电气通路
Meaning
A roughly circular line, route, or movement that starts and ends at the same place; also an electrical pathway.
Example
The runners completed the circuit around the park.
跑步者完成了环绕公园的电路。
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 adjective /ˈskrʌmpʃəs/

scrumptious

美味的
Meaning
extremely tasty or delicious
Example
She baked a scrumptious chocolate cake for the party.
她为派对烤了一个美味的巧克力蛋糕。
C1 noun ˈremnənts

remnants

残余
Meaning
A small remaining quantity of something; a surviving trace.
Example
The remnants of the wall are still visible.
墙的残余部分仍然可见。
B1 noun /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪks/ or /ˌɛkəˈnɒmɪks/

economics

经济学
Meaning
The study of production, consumption, and transfer of wealth.
Example
He is studying economics at university.
他在大学学习经济学。
C2 verb /ˈpælieɪt/

palliate

缓解
Meaning
to make a disease, symptoms, or problem less severe without removing the cause
Example
The doctor prescribed medicine to palliate the patient's pain.
医生开药来缓解病人的疼痛。
C2 adjective /ˈɡɔːdi/

gaudy

花哨
Meaning
excessively showy or flashy, often in a tasteless way
Example
She wore a gaudy necklace that clashed with her elegant dress.
她戴着一条花哨的项链,与她优雅的裙子格格不入。
C2 verb /ˈbændi/

bandy

Meaning
To pass (words, ideas, or gossip) back and forth in a casual or argumentative way.
Example
They bandied jokes across the table.
B2 noun /ˈfɪlmˌmeɪkər/

filmmaker

电影制作人
Meaning
a person who makes films, typically as a profession
Example
He is a well-known filmmaker in the industry.
他是业内著名的电影制作人。
C2 adjective /ɒˈstɛnsɪv/

ostensive

显性
Meaning
clearly demonstrative or pointing out; explicitly shown
Example
The teacher gave an ostensive example to clarify the concept.
老师举了一个显性的例子来阐明概念。
A1 noun /pəˈteɪ.toʊ/

Potato

土豆
Meaning
a round white vegetable with a brown or red skin that grows underground
Example
She boiled potatoes for dinner.
她煮了土豆做晚餐。
B2 adjective /ˈrɪtʃ.u.əl/

Ritual

仪式
Meaning
relating to religious or ceremonial practices
Example
The wedding ceremony included many traditional ritual elements.
婚礼仪式包括许多传统的仪式元素。
A2 verb /kɪs/

Kiss

Meaning
to touch with the lips as a sign of affection
Example
The mother kissed her baby goodnight.
母亲吻了她的宝宝,晚安。
C1 verb /ɪnˈdɪr/

endear

使受喜爱
Meaning
To cause someone to be loved or liked.
Example
Her kindness and generosity endeared her to the community.
她的善良和慷慨使她深受社区喜爱。
C1 adjective /ˈʃeɪm.ləs/

Shameless

无耻的
Meaning
having no shame; bold and rude; impudent
Example
The shameless politician refused to apologize for his mistakes.
那个无耻的政治家拒绝为他的错误道歉。
B2 adjective /stəˈtɪstɪkəl/

statistical

统计的
Meaning
relating to the use or analysis of numerical data
Example
The report provides statistical data about population growth.
报告提供了有关人口增长的统计数据。
A2 verb /tʃɪər/

cheer

欢呼
Meaning
to shout in encouragement or support; to make someone feel happier
Example
The fans cheered loudly when their team scored a goal.
当他们的队伍得分时,球迷大声欢呼。
A2 noun ˈprɒdʒekt

project

项目
Meaning
An individual or collaborative enterprise that is carefully planned to achieve a particular aim
Example
Working on two projects simultaneously is difficult.
同时进行两个项目的工作很困难。
B1 noun, verb /dɪˈzaɪər/

desire

欲望
Meaning
a strong feeling of wanting something or wishing for something to happen
Example
He has a strong desire to travel the world.
他有强烈的欲望去环游世界。
C2 verb /ɪˈkwɪvəˌkeɪt/

equivocate

含糊其辞
Meaning
To speak ambiguously or avoid giving a clear answer.
Example
The politician equivocated when asked about the scandal.
那位政治家在被问及丑闻时含糊其辞。
A2 adjective /ˈɔːfəl/

awful

糟糕
Meaning
very bad or unpleasant
Example
The weather was awful during our trip.
我们旅行时天气很糟糕。
C1 noun /ˈtɪrəni/

tyranny

暴政
Meaning
Cruel and oppressive government or rule by a tyrant.
Example
The people revolted against the tyranny of their ruler.
人民反抗他们统治者的暴政。
C2 noun /ˈɛndaɪv/ or /ˈɑːndɪv/

endive

菊苣
Meaning
A leafy vegetable belonging to the chicory family, often used in salads.
Example
She added fresh endive to the salad for a slightly bitter flavor.
她将新鲜的菊苣加入沙拉中,增添了一丝微苦的味道。
B2 verb /ˈʃɔːrtn/

shorten

缩短
Meaning
To make something shorter in length, duration, or extent
Example
She decided to shorten her speech to fit the time limit.
她决定缩短她的演讲以符合时间限制。
C2 noun /kəmˈpleɪsəns/

complaisance

讨好
Meaning
willingness to please others; courteous compliance
Example
Her complaisance made her popular among her colleagues.
她的讨好让她在同事中变得很受欢迎。
C2 adjective ɪnˈdɒm.ɪ.tə.bəl

indomitable

不可征服
Meaning
Impossible to subdue or defeat.
Example
Her indomitable spirit helped her overcome adversity.
她那不可征服的精神帮助她克服了逆境。
C2 verb /ɪkˈspʌndʒ/

expunge

擦除
Meaning
To erase or remove completely, often something unwanted.
Example
He managed to expunge the embarrassing memory from his mind.
他设法把尴尬的记忆从脑海中抹去。
C2 noun /ˌbrɪɡ.əˈdɪər/

brigadier

布里加迪尔
Meaning
A military officer rank, usually commanding a brigade.
Example
The brigadier inspected the troops before the parade.
布里加迪尔在游行前检查了部队。
B2 adjective /ˈwɪəri/

Weary

疲倦的; 筋疲力尽的
Meaning
feeling or showing extreme tiredness; tired and lacking energy
Example
She felt weary after working twelve hours straight.
她工作了十二小时后感到非常疲倦。
C2 noun /fækˈtoʊtəm/

factotum

全能工人
Meaning
an employee who does many different types of work; a general servant
Example
He worked as a factotum, handling both clerical and maintenance duties.
他作为一个全能工人工作,处理行政和维护任务。
A2 verb /dɪsˈkʌvər/

discover

发现
Meaning
to find something for the first time
Example
Scientists discovered a new planet last year.
科学家去年发现了一颗新行星。
C2 noun /ɪɡˈzɛmplɑːr/

exemplar

典范
Meaning
A model or pattern to be copied or imitated.
Example
She is an exemplar of kindness and generosity.
她是善良和慷慨的典范。
C2 adjective /droʊl/

droll

滑稽
Meaning
curious or unusual in a way that provokes dry amusement
Example
He had a droll sense of humor that made everyone laugh.
他有一种滑稽的幽默感,让每个人都笑了。
C2 noun /dɪˈsɛmbələr/

dissembler

伪君子
Meaning
a person who conceals their real feelings or intentions; a hypocrite or pretender
Example
The politician was accused of being a dissembler who never revealed his true plans.
那位政治家被指控是一个从不透露自己真实计划的伪君子。
C1 adjective /ˈvɛnərəbəl/

Venerable

尊敬的; 受人尊敬的
Meaning
deserving respect due to age, wisdom, or character; revered
Example
The venerable professor has taught at the university for fifty years.
这位威望的教授在大学里教书已五十年。
C1 noun /ˈmɛləˌdrɑːmə/

melodrama

夸张的戏剧
Meaning
A dramatic piece with exaggerated characters and exciting events intended to appeal to the emotions.
Example
The movie was criticized for its excessive melodrama.
这部电影因其过度的戏剧性而受到批评。
C2 verb /ˌkaʊˈtaʊ/

kowtow

过度顺从
Meaning
To act in an excessively subservient or obedient manner.
Example
He refused to kowtow to the unreasonable demands.
他拒绝顺从不合理的要求。
C1 adjective /ɪˈnænɪmət/

inanimate

无生命的物体
Meaning
not alive, especially not in the manner of animals and humans; lifeless
Example
The museum was full of inanimate objects from ancient times.
博物馆里充满了来自古代的无生命物体。
A1 pronoun /ðeɪ/

they

他们
Meaning
used to refer to people or things previously mentioned or easily identified
Example
They are going to the park.
他们去公园。
A2 adjective /ˈwɜːrid/

worried

担忧
Meaning
feeling anxious or concerned about something
Example
She was worried about the upcoming exam.
她对即将到来的考试感到担忧。
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。
A2 adjective /ˈfraɪtənd/

frightened

害怕的
Meaning
feeling fear or anxiety; scared
Example
The child was frightened by the loud noise.
孩子被巨大的噪音吓到了。
C2 noun /ɪmp/

imp

小顽皮精灵
Meaning
a small mischievous devil or sprite; a playful troublemaker
Example
The child was acting like a little imp, hiding his toys everywhere.
那个孩子像一个小顽皮精灵,四处藏玩具。
B1 noun pɑːˈtɪs.ɪ.pənts

participants

参与者
Meaning
People who take part in something; those involved in an activity or event.
Example
Participants will enjoy breathtaking views.
参与者将享受令人惊叹的景观。
C1 verb, noun /kweɪl/

quail

感到恐惧; 一种小的短尾鸟
Meaning
verb: to feel or show fear; noun: a small, short-tailed bird
Example
She quailed at the sight of the approaching storm.
她在看到即将来临的风暴时感到害怕。
B1 verb /skɪp/

skip

跳过
Meaning
to omit or pass over something; to move lightly or quickly
Example
He decided to skip breakfast and go straight to work.
他决定跳过早餐,直接去上班。
C1 noun /ˌsaɪkoʊˈθɛrəpi/

psychotherapy

心理治疗
Meaning
The treatment of mental disorder by psychological rather than medical means.
Example
She attended weekly psychotherapy sessions to cope with her anxiety.
她参加了每周的心理治疗会议,以应对她的焦虑。
C1 noun /ˈeɪ.peks/

apex

巅峰, 顶点
Meaning
The highest point or peak of something; the top or summit.
Example
He reached the apex of his career.
他达到了自己事业的巅峰。
A2 noun /tʃæns/

chance

机会
Meaning
An opportunity or possibility of something happening.
Example
He took a chance and applied for the job.
他冒险申请了这份工作。
A2 adjective /blaɪnd/

blind

Meaning
Unable to see because of injury, disease, or a congenital condition.
Example
He has been blind since birth.
C1 noun /ˈjuː.fə.mɪ.zəm/

euphemism

一种温和或间接的术语,用于代替被认为过于直接或严厉的词语
Meaning
A mild or indirect term substituted for one considered too harsh or direct; polite expression for something unpleasant.
Example
The phrase "passed away" is a euphemism for "died".
'已故' 是 '去世' 的委婉语。
B1 adjective ˈkʌltʃərəl

cultural

文化的
Meaning
Relating to the arts and to intellectual achievements.
Example
Schools organize cultural programs to honor Victory Day.
学校组织文化活动来纪念胜利日。
C1 verb /ˌkɒntrəˈviːn/

contravene

违背
Meaning
to go against or act in opposition to a law, rule, or agreement
Example
He contravened the safety regulations and was fined.
他违反了安全规定并被罚款。
C1 verb /dɪˈsɛm.ɪ.neɪt/

disseminate

传播
Meaning
To spread or give out something, especially news, information, ideas, etc., to a lot of people.
Example
Social media helps to disseminate information quickly.
社交媒体帮助迅速传播信息。
C1 adjective /ˈɡæst.li/

ghastly

可怕的
Meaning
Causing great horror or fear; very unpleasant.
Example
The crime scene was a ghastly sight.
犯罪现场是一个可怕的景象。
C1 adjective /ˌkɒzməˈpɒlɪtən/

cosmopolitan

全球化
Meaning
familiar with and at ease in many different countries and cultures
Example
He has a cosmopolitan outlook due to his extensive travels.
由于他的广泛旅行,他拥有全球化的视野。
C2 noun /ˌdɪsæprəˈbeɪʃən/

disapprobation

强烈反对
Meaning
strong disapproval, typically on moral grounds
Example
The policy was met with widespread disapprobation.
该政策遭遇了广泛的反对。
B1 noun ruːlz ənd ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃənz

rules and regulations

规则和规定
Meaning
Official orders and laws that control how something is done.
Example
Rules and regulations alone cannot change attitudes.
单靠规则和规定无法改变态度。
C1 noun /ˈdɛsɪˌbɛl/

decibel

分贝
Meaning
a unit used to measure the intensity of sound
Example
The noise level in the factory exceeded 90 decibels.
工厂里的噪音水平超过了90分贝。
C1 noun /ˌkɒrəˈneɪʃən/

coronation

加冕礼
Meaning
the act or ceremony of crowning a sovereign or monarch
Example
The coronation of the new king was attended by thousands of people.
新国王的加冕礼有成千上万的人参加。
B2 noun /ˈrɪŋkəl/

Wrinkle

皱纹
Meaning
a small line or fold in something, especially fabric or skin; a crease
Example
She noticed a few wrinkles around her eyes.
她注意到她眼睛周围有几条皱纹。
C2 adjective /ˈpliːnəri/

plenary

全体的
Meaning
complete in every way; fully attended or absolute
Example
The committee held a plenary session to discuss all matters of importance.
委员会召开了一个全体会议,讨论所有重要事项。
C2 adjective /ɪmˈperɪʃəbəl/

Imperishable

永恒的; 不朽的; 不会腐烂的
Meaning
not subject to decay; lasting forever; eternal
Example
The imperishable beauty of classical art continues to inspire generations.
经典艺术的永恒美丽继续激励着一代又一代。
C1 adjective /ˈpɛtjʊlənt/

petulant

脾气坏
Meaning
Childishly sulky or bad-tempered.
Example
The child became petulant when denied more candy.
孩子因为没得到更多糖果而变得脾气坏。
C2 noun /ˈniːəˌfaɪt/

neophyte

新手
Meaning
A beginner or novice in a subject, skill, or belief.
Example
As a neophyte in programming, she often asked for guidance from her mentor.
作为编程的新手,她经常向她的导师请教。
B1 noun /əˈpɒlədʒi/

apology

Meaning
a statement expressing regret for something wrong or hurtful
Example
He offered an apology for being late to the meeting.
C2 adjective /ˈfrɛtfəl/

fretful

焦虑的
Meaning
Feeling or showing distress or irritation.
Example
The baby was fretful all night and could not sleep.
宝宝整晚都很焦虑,无法入睡。
B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsələr/

councillor

议员
Meaning
an elected member of a local council who helps make decisions and represent the community
Example
The councillor spoke to residents about improving local roads.
议员与居民讨论了当地道路问题。
C1 adjective /ˈpɒs.tʃə.məs/

Posthumous

死后
Meaning
occurring or continuing after death; published after the author's death
Example
The author received a posthumous award for his last novel.
作者因其最后一部小说获得了死后奖项。
B2 noun /ɪˈrʌp.ʃən/

Eruption

火山喷发
Meaning
a sudden violent occurrence or outburst; volcanic explosion
Example
The volcanic eruption forced thousands of people to evacuate the area.
火山喷发迫使成千上万的人疏散该地区。
C1 adjective /ˈraɪ.tʃəs/

Righteous

正义的; 公正的; 有道德的
Meaning
morally right or justifiable; virtuous; having strong moral principles
Example
She felt righteous anger at the unfair treatment of workers.
她对工人们的不公正待遇感到正义的愤怒。
C2 adjective ˌpɜː.spɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs

perspicacious

敏锐的
Meaning
Having keen insight and understanding; showing acute mental discernment.
Example
The detective's perspicacious nature helped solve the mystery.
侦探的敏锐本性帮助解决了谜题。
B2 noun /siːdʒ/

Sieze

围困
Meaning
a military operation to capture a place by surrounding it and cutting off supplies
Example
The siege of the castle lasted for three months.
城堡的围困持续了三个月。
C1 noun /ˌtrɛpɪˈdeɪʃən/

trepidation

忧虑
Meaning
a feeling of fear or anxiety about something that may happen
Example
She opened the letter with some trepidation.
她带着一些忧虑打开了信件。