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B1 verb /kwoʊt/

quote

引用
Meaning
to repeat someone else's words; to give a price or estimate
Example
The teacher asked students to quote the famous author in their essays.
老师要求学生在他们的论文中引用著名作者。
C2 noun /ˈæpəˌθɛm/

apothegm

格言, 名言
Meaning
A short, witty, and instructive saying or maxim.
Example
His speech was filled with apothegms about life and success.
他的演讲充满了关于生活和成功的格言。
B2 noun /ˈfjuːʒən/

fusion

融合
Meaning
the process or result of joining two or more things together to form a single entity
Example
The restaurant offers a unique fusion of Asian and European cuisines.
餐厅提供独特的亚洲和欧洲美食融合。
B2 noun /ˈbækɪŋ/

Backing

支持
Meaning
help or support; financial or material support
Example
The project received backing from several major investors.
该项目获得了多个主要投资者的支持。
B1 noun /kəʊst/

Coast

海岸
Meaning
the part of the land near the sea; the edge of the land
Example
We drove along the coast to enjoy the view.
我们沿着海岸开车,享受美景。
A2 pronoun /huːz/

whose

谁的
Meaning
used to ask or talk about the person or thing that owns something
Example
The girl whose phone was stolen is my cousin.
那个女孩,手机被偷了,是我的表妹。
C2 adjective /mjuːˈnɪfɪsənt/

munificent

慷慨的
Meaning
extremely generous; giving freely and abundantly
Example
She made a munificent donation to the orphanage.
她向孤儿院捐赠了慷慨的捐款。
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。
C2 noun /bəˈkuːl/

Bakul

巴库尔花
Meaning
a fragrant white flower native to South Asia, scientifically known as Mimusops elengi
Example
The sweet fragrance of bakul flowers filled the evening air in the village.
巴库尔花的甜美香气弥漫在村庄的傍晚空气中。
C1 noun /ˈpɪl.fər.ɪdʒ/

Pilferage

窃盗(小额盗窃)
Meaning
the theft of small amounts or items, especially from one's workplace
Example
The company installed cameras to prevent pilferage.
公司安装了监控摄像头以防止盗窃。
C2 verb /əˈvaʊtʃ/

avouch

确认
Meaning
to affirm or assert something as true
Example
He avouched his innocence before the judge.
他在法官面前确认了自己的清白。
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。
C1 noun /fjuːd/

feud

争吵, 仇恨
Meaning
a prolonged and bitter quarrel or conflict, often between families or groups
Example
The two families have been in a feud for generations.
这两个家庭已经世代争斗。
C2 adjective /eɪˈsɛfələs/

acephalous

Meaning
having no leader or head; headless
Example
The acephalous group soon fell into disorganization.
C1 verb /dɪˈspɛl/

dispel

驱散
Meaning
to make a doubt, feeling, or belief disappear
Example
The teacher's explanation dispelled the students' confusion.
老师的解释消除了学生们的困惑。
B2 adjective /əˈpəʊzd/

opposed

反对的
Meaning
being against or in disagreement with something
Example
She is strongly opposed to animal testing.
她坚决反对动物实验。
A2 noun /nek/

Neck

脖子
Meaning
the part of the body connecting the head to the shoulders
Example
She wore a beautiful necklace around her neck.
她在脖子上戴着一条美丽的项链。
C1 noun /pɒmp/

pomp

盛大, 华丽
Meaning
ceremonial display or splendor; grandeur
Example
The graduation ceremony was full of pomp and circumstance.
毕业典礼充满了盛大和华丽。
B1 noun /ˈel.boʊ/

Elbow

肘部
Meaning
the joint between the forearm and the upper arm
Example
He hurt his elbow while playing tennis.
他在打网球时伤了肘部。
C2 noun ˌkɒdʒɪˈteɪʃən

cogitation

沉思, 思考
Meaning
The action of thinking deeply about something; contemplation
Example
After much cogitation, he made the final decision.
经过深思熟虑后,他做出了最终决定。
C1 verb ˌkəʊ.əˈles

coalesce

合并
Meaning
Come together and form one mass or whole; unite to form one organization or group.
Example
The different theories coalesced into one unified idea.
不同的理论合并成一个统一的观点。
B1 noun /dʒiːp/

jeep

吉普车
Meaning
a sturdy motor vehicle designed for rough terrain; a small military or civilian off-road vehicle
Example
The jeep climbed the rocky hill without difficulty.
吉普车轻松地爬上了崎岖的山坡。
B2 verb /səbˈtrækt/

subtract

减去
Meaning
to take away a number or amount from another number or amount
Example
If you subtract 5 from 10, you get 5.
如果你从10中减去5,你得到5。
B2 noun /ˈmʊzlɪm/

muslim

穆斯林
Meaning
a follower of Islam
Example
He is a devout Muslim.
他是一个虔诚的穆斯林。
C1 adjective /ˈɪndɪɡoʊ bluː/

Indigo-blue

靛蓝
Meaning
a deep blue color with a purplish tinge
Example
The indigo-blue sky looked magnificent at twilight.
在暮光中,靛蓝色的天空看起来壮丽。
B1 verb /ˈdoʊneɪt/

donate

捐赠
Meaning
to give money, goods, or time to help others; to contribute
Example
She donates blood every three months.
她每三个月捐一次血。
C2 noun /ɪnˈkwɪzɪtər/

inquisitor

审问者
Meaning
A person who asks many questions, often in an official or harsh manner.
Example
The inquisitor demanded detailed answers from the witness.
审问者要求证人提供详细的答案。
C1 adjective /ˈsʌn.dri/

sundry

杂项
Meaning
Various or miscellaneous.
Example
The shop sells fruits, clothes, and sundry items.
这家店卖水果、衣服和各种商品。
B1 noun /tæks/

tax

Meaning
a compulsory contribution to state revenue, typically levied on income or sales
Example
The government increased the tax rate on luxury goods.
政府提高了奢侈品的税率。
C1 noun /təˈbuː/

taboo

Meaning
a social or cultural prohibition against certain practices or discussions
Example
Talking about money is considered a taboo in some cultures.
B2 noun /ˈkɜːr.tə.si/

Courtesy

礼貌; 客气;
Meaning
the showing of politeness in one's attitude and behavior toward others; a polite gesture or remark
Example
He showed great courtesy by holding the door open for elderly people.
他通过为老年人打开门来表现出极大的礼貌。
B1 noun, verb /ˈseɪ.lɪŋ/

sailing

帆船运动
Meaning
The act of traveling in a boat or ship using sails; the sport or activity of navigating a boat with sails.
Example
We went sailing on the lake during the summer.
我们夏天在湖上去帆船运动。
B2 noun /kɒd fɪʃ/

Cod fish

鳕鱼
Meaning
A large marine fish with white flesh, commonly used for food
Example
The fisherman caught a large cod fish in the North Atlantic.
渔夫在北大西洋捕到了一条大鳕鱼。
C2 noun /ˈpætrɪsaɪd/

patricide

弑父
Meaning
The act of killing one's own father.
Example
The ancient myth describes a son committing patricide to take the throne.
古老的神话描述了一位儿子为了登上王位而弑父。
C1 noun ˌmɪsˈmænɪdʒmənt

mismanagement

管理不善
Meaning
Bad or careless management of something.
Example
Mismanagement of plastic waste worsens pollution.
塑料废物的管理不善加剧了污染。
B1 adjective /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/

associated

关联的
Meaning
connected or related to something or someone
Example
She is closely associated with environmental movements.
她与环保运动密切相关。
C2 noun /əˈluːviən/

alluvion

冲积
Meaning
The gradual increase of land by the deposit of soil from water; also, a flood or overflow of water.
Example
The river’s alluvion added new fertile land to the village fields.
河流的冲积为村庄的田地增添了新的肥沃土地。
A2 adjective /ˈnæsti/

nasty

令人不快的
Meaning
very unpleasant, unkind, or offensive
Example
He made a nasty comment about her dress.
他对她的裙子发表了令人不快的评论。
B2 noun /ˌɒn.trə.prəˈnɜːr/

Entrepreneur

组织和经营一个或多个企业的人
Meaning
a person who organizes and operates a business or businesses
Example
The young entrepreneur started her own tech company at age 22.
这位年轻的企业家在22岁时创办了自己的科技公司。
B1 noun ɪˈkɒnəmiːz

economies

经济
Meaning
The wealth and resources of a country or region.
Example
Emerging economies have been growing rapidly over the past decade.
新兴经济体在过去十年中迅速增长。
B2 noun /əˈroʊmə/

aroma

香味
Meaning
A pleasant, distinctive smell.
Example
The aroma of freshly baked bread filled the kitchen.
新鲜烤制的面包的香味弥漫在厨房里。
C2 noun /ˈeɪʒən swɒmp iːl/

Asian swamp eel

亚洲沼泽鳗
Meaning
a snake-like freshwater fish that can survive in muddy waters and is considered a delicacy in South Asian cuisine
Example
Asian swamp eel can breathe air and survive in shallow muddy waters.
亚洲沼泽鳗能呼吸空气并在浑浊的浅水中生存。
B2 adjective dɪˈlɪbəreɪt

deliberate

故意做的
Meaning
Done consciously and intentionally; carefully considered.
Example
His deliberate actions showed great care and thoughtfulness.
他的故意行为表现出极大的关心和深思熟虑。
C1 noun /ɪmˈpɜː.mə.nəns/

impermanence

无常
Meaning
The state or fact of lasting for only a limited period of time.
Example
The philosophy of Buddhism emphasizes the impermanence of life.
佛教哲学强调生命的无常性。
B1 noun /ˈmɪk.sər/

Mixer

搅拌机
Meaning
an electric kitchen appliance used for mixing, beating, and whipping ingredients
Example
The chef used a mixer to prepare the cake batter.
厨师用搅拌机准备蛋糕面糊。
A1 adjective /nɛkst/

next

下一个
Meaning
immediately following in time, order, or place
Example
The next train leaves at 9:00 AM.
下一班火车将在上午9:00出发。
C1 verb /lʌl/

lull

安抚
Meaning
to soothe or calm; to cause to sleep or rest
Example
The gentle music lulled the baby to sleep.
温柔的音乐使宝宝入睡。
A2 noun /ˈkiːbɔːrd/

keyboard

键盘
Meaning
a set of keys used to operate a computer, typewriter, or similar device for inputting text and commands
Example
She typed the report quickly on her keyboard.
她在键盘上快速打完了报告。
B2 adjective /ˈɒp.ʃən.əl/

Optional

可选的
Meaning
not compulsory; left to choice
Example
Wearing a tie is optional for this event.
穿领带是这个活动的可选项。
A1 noun /fruːt/

fruit

水果
Meaning
The sweet and fleshy product of a plant that contains seeds.
Example
Mango is my favorite fruit.
芒果是我最喜欢的水果。
C1 noun /ɪkˈstɔːr.ʃən/

extortion

敲诈勒索
Meaning
the practice of obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats
Example
The businessman was arrested for extortion after threatening his partner.
商人因威胁其合作伙伴后被捕,罪名是敲诈勒索。
B2 verb /ɪnˈheɪl/

inhale

吸气
Meaning
to breathe in; to draw air into the lungs
Example
Take a deep breath and inhale slowly.
深吸一口气并缓慢地吸入。
A1 adjective /kloʊzd/

closed

关闭
Meaning
not open; shut
Example
The store is closed on Fridays.
商店星期五关闭。
B2 noun /dʒuː/

jew

犹太人
Meaning
a person whose religion is Judaism or who is of Jewish descent
Example
He is a Jew by heritage and follows Jewish customs.
他是犹太人,继承了犹太传统并遵守犹太习俗。
B2 verb /prɪˈveɪl/

prevail

占上风
Meaning
To prove more powerful or superior; to be widespread or common.
Example
Justice will always prevail over injustice.
正义总会战胜不公正。
B2 noun /pəˈzeʃ.ən/

Possession

财产; 所有权; 控制
Meaning
something that belongs to someone; the state of having or owning something
Example
The house has been in their family's possession for generations.
这座房子已经成为他们家族的财产好几代人。
C1 noun ˌvɜː.səˈtɪl.ɪ.ti

versatility

多功能性
Meaning
Ability to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities; having many different skills.
Example
His versatility made him successful in multiple fields.
他的多功能性使他在多个领域取得成功。
B2 adjective /ˈsɪk.li/

Sickly

虚弱; 生病; 苍白
Meaning
weak and unhealthy; prone to illness; appearing weak or pale
Example
The sickly child needed extra care and attention.
这个虚弱的孩子需要额外的照顾和关注。
A2 adjective /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɒnɪk/

electronic

电子的
Meaning
Operating with or produced by the use of electronic devices.
Example
She bought an electronic keyboard for her music lessons.
她为她的音乐课买了一台电子键盘。
C1 verb /dɪˈspɛns/

dispense

分配
Meaning
To distribute or provide something, especially in portions.
Example
The machine dispenses clean drinking water.
机器分配干净的饮用水。
C2 noun /ˈsɜːrklət/

circlet

Meaning
A small circular band, typically worn as an ornament on the head.
Example
The princess wore a golden circlet on her forehead.
A2 verb /ˈprɒmɪs/

promise

承诺
Meaning
to assure someone that one will definitely do something; to give one's word
Example
I promise to help you with your homework.
我承诺帮助你做作业。
C2 noun /ˈhʌstɪŋz/

hustings

竞选活动
Meaning
the political campaigning and speeches before an election
Example
The candidate gained popularity during the hustings.
候选人在竞选活动期间赢得了人气。
C2 adjective /ˈoʊ.pən ˈhæn.dɪd/

Open-handed

慷慨的; 自由的
Meaning
Generous; liberal; giving freely;
Example
He is very open-handed with his money and always helps those in need.
他对自己的钱非常慷慨,总是帮助有需要的人。
A1 verb /rɪˈmembə/

remember

记得
Meaning
to bring a past event back into one's mind; to keep in memory
Example
I remember my first day at school.
我记得我在学校的第一天。
C2 noun/adjective /ˈsaɪklɔɪd/

cycloid

摆线
Meaning
a curve traced by a point on the rim of a circle as it rolls along a straight line
Example
The cycloid is often studied in mathematics and physics.
摆线常在数学和物理学中研究。
B1 verb /splɪt/

split

分割
Meaning
to divide or separate into parts or groups
Example
He split the log in two with an axe.
他用斧子把木头劈成两半。
A1 adjective /ɡreɪt/

great

伟大
Meaning
Of an extent, amount, or intensity considerably above average; very good or important.
Example
She gave a great performance at the concert.
她在音乐会上的表现非常出色。
C1 verb /kənˈkɒkt/

concoct

混合或发明
Meaning
to make something, especially food or a story, by mixing or inventing
Example
He concocted a story to explain his absence.
他编造了一个故事来解释他的缺席。
C2 noun /ˈʌn.dɚˌstɔː.ri/

understory

下层植被
Meaning
The layer of vegetation beneath the main canopy of a forest.
Example
The understory of a rainforest is home to small mammals and insects.
雨林的下层植被是小型哺乳动物和昆虫的家园。
C1 adjective /raɪf/

rife

普遍
Meaning
widespread or common, often in a negative sense
Example
Corruption was rife in the old government system.
腐败在旧政府体制中盛行。
C1 adjective /ˌɪn.səbˈstæn.ʃəl/

insubstantial

不实的
Meaning
Lacking strength, substance, or solidity.
Example
The evidence provided was insubstantial and unconvincing.
提供的证据是不实的且令人信服。
B2 noun /ˈek.oʊ/

Echo

回声; 回响
Meaning
a sound that is reflected back; a repetition or imitation
Example
His voice created a clear echo in the empty cathedral.
他的声音在空荡的教堂里产生了清晰的回声。
C1 noun/verb /dɛnt/

dent

凹痕
Meaning
a small hollow mark on the surface of something; to make a small hollow mark
Example
The accident left a dent in the car door.
事故在车门上留下了一个凹痕。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈvæljənt/

Valiant

英勇的; 英雄的
Meaning
showing courage or determination; brave and heroic
Example
The valiant soldier fought bravely to protect his country.
英勇的士兵勇敢地战斗,保护了他的国家。
C2 adjective /ˈsmɑːrmi/

smarmy

奉承 / 虚伪的礼貌
Meaning
Excessively flattering or ingratiating, often insincerely.
Example
The salesman gave a smarmy pitch that felt fake.
销售员做了一个让人觉得虚假的奉承推销。
C2 adjective /ˈnɒmɪk/

nomic

与法律相关
Meaning
Relating to laws, rules, or systems.
Example
The philosopher discussed the nomic necessity of natural laws.
哲学家讨论了自然法则的诺米克必要性。
B1 noun, verb /ˈɛksˌreɪ/

x-ray

X光; X射线
Meaning
a form of electromagnetic radiation used to see inside objects or the human body; to examine or scan using X-rays
Example
The doctor ordered an X-ray to check for a broken bone.
医生让他拍一张X光片。
C2 noun /ˈkɒliər/

collier

煤矿工人
Meaning
a person who works in coal mines or a ship carrying coal
Example
The collier spent long hours underground extracting coal.
煤矿工人花了很长时间在地下开采煤炭。
B2 noun /ˈmɔɪs.tʃər/

Moisture

湿气
Meaning
water or dampness that exists in small amounts in the air or on a surface
Example
The skin cream helps retain moisture.
护肤霜有助于保持湿气。
C1 noun ɪkˌstræp.əˈleɪ.ʃən

extrapolation

外推
Meaning
The action of estimating or concluding something by assuming that existing trends will continue.
Example
His extrapolation of market trends helped in financial planning.
他对市场趋势的外推帮助了财务规划。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈtækt/

intact

完整
Meaning
Remaining whole, complete, and undamaged.
Example
Despite the storm, the old house remained intact.
尽管风暴,老房子依然保持完整。
B2 noun, verb /ˈɪnstɪˌtjuːt/

institute

学院
Meaning
as a noun, an organization founded for a specific purpose; as a verb, to establish or initiate
Example
The university decided to institute new rules for the library.
大学决定为图书馆制定新规则。
B1 noun /ˈdez.ət/

Desert

沙漠
Meaning
a barren area of landscape with little precipitation; an arid region with sparse vegetation
Example
The Sahara Desert is one of the largest hot deserts in the world.
撒哈拉沙漠是世界上最大的热沙漠之一。
B2 noun /ˌdʒen.əˈrɒs.ə.ti/

Generosity

慷慨
Meaning
the quality of being kind and generous; willingness to give money, help, kindness freely
Example
The billionaire's generosity was evident in his numerous charitable donations to hospitals.
亿万富翁的慷慨在他对医院的众多慈善捐赠中显而易见。
A2 noun /sɔːlt/

Salt

Meaning
white crystalline substance used for seasoning food; sodium chloride
Example
Please add some salt to the soup to enhance its flavor.
请在汤里再加一些盐以提升风味。
A2 noun /treɪ/

Tray

托盘
Meaning
a flat, shallow container with a raised rim, used for carrying, holding, or displaying articles
Example
She carried the cups on a wooden tray.
她把杯子放在木托盘上。
A2 verb /sɑːlv/

solve

解决
Meaning
to find an answer to a problem or question; to resolve a difficulty
Example
The detective finally solved the mysterious case.
侦探终于解决了神秘案件。
B1 noun /ˈleʒ.ər/

Leisure

闲暇; 休闲
Meaning
time when one is not working or occupied; free time used for enjoyment
Example
She enjoys reading books in her leisure time.
她喜欢在闲暇时间阅读书籍。
C2 verb /məˈtrɪkjʊˌleɪt/

matriculate

Meaning
To enroll as a student in a college or university.
Example
She matriculated at Oxford University last year.
C1 adjective /ˈperɪʃəbəl/

Perishable

易腐的
Meaning
liable to decay quickly; short-lived
Example
Store perishable foods in the refrigerator.
将易腐食品存放在冰箱中。
B2 noun /heɪst/

Haste

匆忙; 急切
Meaning
swiftness of motion; urgent need of quick action; excessive speed or urgency
Example
In his haste to catch the train, he forgot to take his wallet from the table.
因为急于赶上火车,他忘了从桌子上拿走钱包。
C2 noun /ˌmæk.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Machination

阴谋; 诡计;
Meaning
a clever scheme or artful plot, usually with evil intent; crafty designing or plotting
Example
The villain's machinations were finally exposed.
坏蛋的阴谋最终暴露了。
C1 noun /ˈɡæmbɪt/

gambit

开局牺牲
Meaning
a calculated move or remark intended to gain an advantage, especially in chess or conversation
Example
His opening gambit in the debate caught everyone by surprise.
他在辩论中的开局牺牲让所有人都吃惊。
C2 adjective /ˈnjuː.ɡə.tɔːr.i/

nugatory

微不足道
Meaning
Of little or no value; worthless or insignificant.
Example
His efforts were nugatory and did not change the outcome.
他的努力微不足道,未能改变结果。
C2 noun /ˌfəʊ.təʊ.sen.sɪˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/

photosensitivity

光敏感性
Meaning
Sensitivity to light, especially abnormal sensitivity that may cause discomfort or damage.
Example
Overrubbing can increase photosensitivity.
过度摩擦可能增加光敏感性。
B2 noun /frɒk/

Frock

连衣裙
Meaning
a dress, especially a simple or casual one for women or children
Example
The little girl wore a pink frock to her birthday party.
小女孩穿着粉红色的连衣裙参加她的生日派对。
A2 adverb /ˈrɛɡjələrli/

regularly

定期地
Meaning
at regular intervals; in a regular manner
Example
She exercises regularly to stay healthy.
她定期锻炼以保持健康。
C1 adjective ˈluː.sɪd

lucid

清晰且易于理解
Meaning
Clear and easily understandable thoughts or explanations.
Example
His explanation was so lucid that everyone understood it.
他的解释如此清晰,以至于每个人都理解了。
A2 noun /ˈmæstər/

Master

大师; 专家;
Meaning
A skilled practitioner of a particular art or activity; a teacher or expert
Example
Leonardo da Vinci was a master of both painting and sculpture.
列奥纳多·达·芬奇是绘画和雕塑的高手。
A2 noun /ˈsoʊ.fə/

Sofa

沙发
Meaning
a long upholstered seat for more than one person
Example
The family gathered on the sofa to watch TV.
全家人聚在沙发上看电视。
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。
C1 noun /ˈdʒʌɡərˌnɔːt/

juggernaut

不可阻挡的力量
Meaning
A huge, powerful, and unstoppable force or institution.
Example
The new tech company has become a juggernaut in the industry.
这家新技术公司已经成为了这个行业中不可阻挡的力量。
B2 noun /roʊst/

Roast

烤肉
Meaning
Meat cooked by dry heat in an oven or over an open fire
Example
The Sunday roast was perfectly cooked and very tender.
周日的烤肉被煮得非常完美,肉质非常嫩。
C1 noun /ˈpæn.θi.ən/

pantheon

所有神明,献给所有神明的庙宇
Meaning
All the gods of a religion collectively; a building dedicated to all gods.
Example
The Roman Pantheon is one of the best-preserved ancient temples.
罗马的万神殿是最完好保存的古代神庙之一。
B2 noun /ˈdʌmi/

dummy

假人 / 傻瓜
Meaning
a model or replica of a human used for practice, display, or testing; also a term for a foolish person
Example
The tailor used a dummy to display the dress.
裁缝用假人展示了这件衣服。
C1 noun /ˈsɪstərn/

cistern

蓄水池
Meaning
A tank or container for storing water, usually for household use.
Example
The old house still had a cistern to collect rainwater.
这座老房子仍然有一个蓄水池来收集雨水。
B2 noun /ˈkɒl.ər/

Collar

项圈
Meaning
a band of material around the neck; in jewelry context, a close-fitting necklace
Example
She wore an elegant pearl collar to the formal dinner.
她在正式晚宴上戴了一条优雅的珍珠项圈。
A2 noun /stɛə/

stair

楼梯
Meaning
a step or set of steps leading from one level to another
Example
He tripped on the stair and fell down.
他在楼梯上绊倒摔了下来。
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。
C2 noun /ˈstrɪplɪŋ/

stripling

年轻人
Meaning
a young man who is not yet fully grown
Example
The stripling dreamed of becoming a brave knight.
那个年轻人梦想成为一个勇敢的骑士。
C2 noun /ˈpɑr.bəl/

Parbal

尖瓜
Meaning
A green vegetable also known as pointed gourd, commonly used in South Asian cuisine
Example
Mother prepared parbal curry with fish.
母亲做了带鱼的尖瓜咖喱。
C2 noun /ɪˈlɪziəm/

elysium

极乐
Meaning
A place or state of perfect happiness; in Greek mythology, the afterlife paradise.
Example
For her, the garden was a personal elysium.
对她来说,花园是一个个人的极乐世界。
C2 /laɪð/

lithe

灵活且优雅
Meaning
thin, supple, and graceful in movement
Example
The lithe dancer captivated the audience with her graceful spins.
灵活的舞者用她优雅的旋转迷住了观众。
B2 noun ˌfʌŋk.ʃəˈnæl.ə.ti

functionality

功能性
Meaning
The quality of being functional; the ability to work or operate as intended.
Example
The new refrigerator has improved functionality.
新冰箱提高了功能性。
B2 adverb /ˈlaɪtli/

lightly

轻轻地
Meaning
gently or with little force or weight
Example
She touched the baby’s hand lightly.
她轻轻地触摸了宝宝的手。
A1 verb /kɔːl/

call

打电话
Meaning
to say something loudly; to telephone someone; to name
Example
Please call me when you arrive home.
请在到家后给我打电话。
A2 verb /friːz/

freeze

冻结
Meaning
to become solid due to cold; to preserve by cold
Example
Water freezes at zero degrees Celsius.
水在零摄氏度下结冰。
C1 verb /ˈlɔːndər/

launder

洗衣服 / 隐瞒非法获得的钱的来源
Meaning
to wash clothes, linens, etc.; or to conceal the origins of money obtained illegally
Example
She laundered all the dirty clothes on Sunday.
她在星期天洗了所有脏衣服。
A2 noun /ˈbæskɪtbɔːl/

basketball

Meaning
a game played by two teams who try to score points by throwing a ball through a hoop
Example
He loves playing basketball with his friends.