B2 adjective /ˈreɪsɪst/

racist

种族主义者

Meaning

showing or feeling discrimination or prejudice against people of other races

Example

He was accused of making racist comments.

他被指控发表种族主义的评论。

C2 adjective /ˈdɪsənənt/

dissonant

不和谐

Meaning

Harsh and lacking harmony; conflicting.

Example

The orchestra produced a dissonant sound during rehearsal.

乐队在排练中发出了不和谐的声音。

A2 noun /blʌd/

Blood

血液

Meaning

the red liquid that circulates in the arteries and veins of humans and animals, carrying oxygen to and carbon dioxide from the tissues of the body

Example

The doctor took a blood sample for testing.

医生取了一个血样进行测试。

B2 noun /kənˈstɪtʃ.u.ənts/

constituents

组成部分

Meaning

Components or elements used to create something.

Example

Proteins and vitamins are essential constituents of a healthy diet.

蛋白质和维生素是健康饮食的重要组成部分。

C1 adjective /bɪˈriːvd/

Bereaved

丧亲

Meaning

having lost a loved one through death

Example

The bereaved family received many condolences.

丧亲的家庭收到了很多慰问。

A1 number /ɪˈlɛvən/

eleven

十一

Meaning

the number after ten and before twelve; 11

Example

There are eleven students in the classroom.

教室里有十一名学生。

B2 noun /ˈboʊlər/

bowler

投球员

Meaning

a person who delivers the ball in cricket; also a type of hard felt hat with a rounded crown

Example

The bowler took three wickets in the first over.

投球员在第一轮中拿下了三个wicket。

C1 verb /ˈsmoʊldər/

smolder

慢慢燃烧

Meaning

to burn slowly with smoke but no flame; to show suppressed anger or emotion

Example

The fire smoldered for hours before it went out.

火灾持续了几个小时才熄灭。

C2 noun /kɒɡˈnoʊmən/

cognomen

姓氏 / 绰号

Meaning

A family name or surname; an additional name or nickname.

Example

His cognomen became widely known in literary circles.

他的姓氏在文学界广为人知。

B2 adverb /ˈmɔːrəli/

Morally

道德上

Meaning

in accordance with principles of right and wrong behavior; ethically

Example

She felt morally obligated to help the refugees.

她感到道德上有责任帮助难民。

C2 noun /mɛnˈdæsəti/

mendacity

虚伪

Meaning

the tendency to be untruthful; dishonesty

Example

The journalist exposed the mendacity of the officials.

记者揭露了官员的虚伪。

C1 noun /ˌdʒɛr.iˈætrɪks/

geriatrics

老年病学

Meaning

the branch of medicine dealing with the health and care of old people

Example

He specialized in geriatrics to care for the elderly.

他专门研究老年病学，以照顾老年人。

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。

C1 noun /dɪˈmiːnər/

demeanor

行为

Meaning

a person's outward behavior or appearance

Example

Her calm demeanor impressed everyone at the meeting.

她的冷静行为给会议上的每个人留下了深刻印象。

C1 adjective /ˈtʌtʃi/

Touchy

敏感的

Meaning

easily upset or offended; overly sensitive

Example

He's very touchy about his height.

他对自己的身高非常敏感。

C1 noun /mɑːrˈsuːpiəl/

marsupial

携带并在袋中喂养幼崽的哺乳动物

Meaning

A type of mammal that carries and nourishes its young in a pouch, like kangaroos and koalas.

Example

The kangaroo is a well-known marsupial.

袋鼠是一个著名的有袋类动物。

A1 adjective /kuːl/

cool

冷静, 凉爽, 印象深刻

Meaning

moderately cold; calm and composed; fashionable or impressive

Example

She kept a cool head during the crisis.

她在危机中保持冷静。

C1 adjective, noun /rɪˈsiːvəbl/

receivable

应收款项

Meaning

Money that is owed to a company and is expected to be paid.

Example

The company's receivables increased significantly this quarter.

公司的应收账款在本季度大幅增加。

C2 noun /ˈkriːdoʊ/

credo

信条

Meaning

A statement of the beliefs or aims that guide someone's actions.

Example

Honesty has always been the central credo of his life.

诚实一直是他生活中的核心信条。

C2 noun /ˈmɒnəɡræm/

monogram

字母图案

Meaning

A design consisting of two or more letters, typically a person's initials, combined or interwoven.

Example

The towel was embroidered with her monogram.

毛巾上刺绣着她的字母图案。

C1 noun /ˈrɒndɪvuː/

rendezvous

约会

Meaning

a meeting or appointment at an agreed time and place

Example

They arranged a secret rendezvous at the café.

他们在咖啡馆安排了一次秘密的会面。

B1 noun /kəʊˌɒp.ərˈeɪ.ʃən/

cooperation

合作

Meaning

The process of working together to the same end.

Example

Cooperation ensures effective problem-solving.

合作确保有效的问题解决。

C2 adjective /prɪˈsɛnʃənt/

presentient

预感

Meaning

Having a feeling or sense of something about to happen; predictive.

Example

She was presentient of the coming disaster.

她预感到即将来临的灾难。

B1 noun /ˈnɜːrsəri/

nursery

托儿所

Meaning

a room or place where young children are cared for

Example

She works in a nursery, taking care of infants.

她在托儿所工作，照顾婴儿。

C1 noun /tɪf/

tiff

争执

Meaning

a small or petty quarrel or argument

Example

They had a little tiff over what movie to watch.

他们因为选哪部电影而发生了小争执。

C2 adjective /ˈprɛʃənt/ or /ˈpriːʃənt/

prescient

先知的

Meaning

having or showing knowledge of events before they take place

Example

The prescient investor sold his shares just before the market crashed.

那位先知的投资者在市场崩盘之前卖掉了他的股票。

B1 verb /ɪkˈstend/

extend

扩展

Meaning

to make longer or larger; to stretch out; to offer or give

Example

The company decided to extend the deadline for the project.

公司决定延长项目的截止日期。

B2 verb /ˈskrɪbəl/

scribble

乱涂乱画

Meaning

to write or draw carelessly or quickly

Example

The child scribbled all over the wall.

孩子在墙上乱涂乱画。

B1 noun/adjective /ˌæfrɪkən əˈmɛrɪkən/

african-american

非洲裔美国人

Meaning

A person of African descent living in or originating from the United States; relating to such people.

Example

She is proud of her African-American heritage.

她为自己的非洲裔美国人身份感到自豪。

C1 noun /ˈmɛm.breɪn/

membrane

膜

Meaning

A thin layer of tissue or material that covers, separates, or connects structures.

Example

The cell membrane controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

细胞膜控制物质进出细胞的运动。

C1 verb /əˈkleɪm/

acclaim

称赞

Meaning

to praise enthusiastically and publicly

Example

The audience acclaimed the actor for his outstanding performance.

观众因其出色的表演而为演员喝彩。

C1 verb /ˈkɒr.ə.leɪt/

correlate

建立关系

Meaning

To have a mutual relationship or connection; to establish a relationship between two or more things.

Example

Researchers found that diet and mental health correlate strongly.

研究人员发现饮食和心理健康之间有强烈的相关性。

C1 noun /dʌsk/

Dusk

黄昏; 傍晚

Meaning

the period of the day when daylight is fading; twilight

Example

They walked along the beach during dusk, watching the sunset.

他们在黄昏时分在海滩上走，观看日落。

C2 verb /daʊz/

dowse

使用占卜棒寻找地下水或矿物; 也指用液体浸湿或扑灭。

Meaning

To search for underground water or minerals using a divining rod; also to drench or extinguish with liquid.

Example

The farmer tried to dowse for water in the dry field.

农民试图在干旱的田地中寻找水源。

C1 noun /ɪɡˌzɪl.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

exhilaration

兴奋或快乐

Meaning

A feeling of excitement, happiness, or elation.

Example

The feeling of exhilaration after a roller-coaster ride is amazing.

过山车后的兴奋感真是不可思议。

B2 verb /ɪˈlɛkt/

elect

选举

Meaning

To choose someone for a position or office by voting.

Example

The citizens elected a new president.

公民选举了新总统。

C1 noun/verb /freɪ/

fray

争斗, 磨损

Meaning

As a noun, a fight or heated dispute; as a verb, to unravel or wear out through friction.

Example

He tried to stay calm, but his nerves began to fray during the argument.

他试图保持冷静，但在争论中他的神经开始磨损。

B2 adjective /ˌmæθəˈmætɪkəl/

mathematical

数学的

Meaning

relating to mathematics or the use of mathematics

Example

The mathematical equation was difficult to solve.

数学方程式很难解。

C1 verb /ɪkˈstoʊl/

extol

赞扬

Meaning

to praise enthusiastically and highly

Example

The teacher extolled the student's dedication and hard work.

老师赞扬了学生的奉献和辛勤工作。

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 adjective /ˈdɔːnt.ləs/

dauntless

无畏的，勇敢的，坚定的

Meaning

Showing fearlessness and determination; brave and resolute.

Example

The dauntless soldier fought against all odds.

无畏的士兵与所有困境作斗争。

C1 noun /wɪm/

whim

一时兴起

Meaning

a sudden or unpredictable idea, desire, or decision

Example

She bought the dress on a whim.

她一时兴起买了那条裙子。

B2 noun/verb /bʌst/

bust

Meaning

As a noun: A sculpture of a person's head, shoulders, and chest; As a verb: To break, smash, or arrest.

Example

The police busted the gang last night.

A1 noun /ˈɪntənet/

internet

全球计算机网络

Meaning

A global computer network providing a variety of information and communication facilities.

Example

The internet has revolutionized the way we access information.

互联网彻底改变了我们获取信息的方式。

C1 adjective /ɔːˈtɒn.ə.məs/

autonomous

自主

Meaning

Acting independently or having the freedom to do so.

Example

Autonomous systems ensure greater precision.

自主系统确保更高的精确度。

B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈsiː/

oversee

监督

Meaning

to supervise or watch over something; to manage and direct

Example

The manager will oversee the entire construction project.

经理将监督整个建筑项目。

A1 verb /steɪ/

stay

停留

Meaning

to remain in the same place; to continue being

Example

Please stay here until I return.

请留在这里直到我回来。

C1 noun /ˈtɜː.mɔɪl/

turmoil

动荡

Meaning

A state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty.

Example

The political turmoil led to mass protests.

政治动荡导致了大规模的抗议活动。

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。

B2 verb /bræɡ/

brag

吹嘘

Meaning

to talk proudly about oneself or one's achievements in an annoying way

Example

He always brags about his expensive car.

他总是夸耀自己昂贵的车。

C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌθɔːt/

forethought

预见

Meaning

careful consideration of what will be necessary or may happen in the future

Example

With a little forethought, we could have avoided the problem.

稍微有一点预见性，我们本可以避免这个问题。

C1 noun /ˌɑːr.kəˈpɛl.əˌɡoʊ/

archipelago

群岛

Meaning

A group of islands clustered together in a body of water.

Example

Indonesia is an archipelago with thousands of islands.

印度尼西亚是一个由成千上万个岛屿组成的群岛。

B2 noun /ˈvɪɡ.ər/

Vigour

身体力量和健康；努力、能量和热情

Meaning

physical strength and good health; effort, energy, and enthusiasm

Example

She approached her work with renewed vigour after the vacation.

假期后，她以焕然一新的活力投入工作。

A2 noun /dʒuːs/

Juice

果汁（来自水果/蔬菜或肉类）

Meaning

the liquid obtained from or present in fruit or vegetables; the liquid that comes from meat when it is cooked

Example

The fresh apple juice was delicious and packed with vitamins.

新鲜的苹果汁美味可口，且富含维生素。

A1 adverb /daʊn/

down

下

Meaning

from a higher to a lower position

Example

He walked down the stairs slowly.

他慢慢地走下楼梯。

B1 noun dɪˈskʌvəriz

discoveries

发现

Meaning

The action or process of finding or learning something for the first time; facts or things discovered.

Example

His discoveries revolutionized multiple fields.

他的发现革新了多个领域。

C1 adjective /ˈroʊtəri/

rotary

旋转的

Meaning

Relating to or characterized by rotation; revolving around an axis.

Example

The machine uses a rotary engine to function efficiently.

这台机器使用旋转引擎高效地工作。

C1 adjective /ˌnɒn ɪɡˈzɪstənt/

non-existent

不存在

Meaning

not real or not present; lacking existence

Example

The supposed evidence turned out to be non-existent.

假定的证据证明是不存在的。

C1 adverb /ˈaʊtwədli/

Outwardly

表面上; 外观上;

Meaning

on the surface; externally; in appearance

Example

Outwardly, he seemed calm, but inside he was nervous.

表面上，他看起来很冷静，但内心却很紧张。

C1 adjective /ˌmiːtiˈɔːrɪk/

meteoric

与流星相关; 非常迅速且通常是暂时的。

Meaning

Relating to meteors; very rapid and often temporary.

Example

The singer’s meteoric rise to fame surprised everyone.

这位歌手的流星般的成名之路让每个人都感到惊讶。

B1 verb /pərˈmɪt/

permit

允许

Meaning

to allow or give permission; to make possible

Example

The teacher permits students to use calculators during the exam.

老师允许学生在考试期间使用计算器。

C1 adjective ɔːˈspɪʃ.əs

auspicious

吉祥

Meaning

Favorable or bringing good luck and success

Example

The wedding was held on an auspicious day.

婚礼在一个吉祥的日子举行。

B2 noun /əˌbriːviˈeɪʃən/

abbreviation

缩写

Meaning

a shortened form of a word or phrase

Example

NASA is an abbreviation for National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

NASA 是 National Aeronautics and Space Administration 的缩写。

C1 noun /əˈpɒlədʒɪst/

apologist

辩护者

Meaning

a person who defends or justifies something, often a controversial belief or institution

Example

He is known as an apologist for authoritarian regimes.

他被认为是独裁政权的辩护者。

A2 noun /θɔːt/

thought

思维

Meaning

an idea or opinion produced by thinking or considering something

Example

She had a sudden thought about the future.

她突然有了关于未来的想法。

B2 noun /pænˈdɛmɪk/

pandemic

大流行病

Meaning

An outbreak of a disease that occurs on a global scale.

Example

The COVID-19 pandemic changed the world dramatically.

COVID-19 大流行病极大地改变了世界。

C2 noun /ˈlæɡ.ərd/

Laggard

进展缓慢并落后于其他人的人

Meaning

a person who makes slow progress and falls behind others; someone who is slow to act

Example

The laggard student finally submitted his assignment after the deadline.

那位落后的学生终于在截止日期后提交了作业。

C1 noun /oʊˈveɪʃən/

ovation

掌声

Meaning

an enthusiastic show of approval, especially by clapping hands

Example

The actor received a standing ovation after his performance.

演员在表演后收到了站立的掌声。

C1 noun /kwɪnˈtɛsəns/

quintessence

精髓

Meaning

The purest or most perfect example of something.

Example

She is the quintessence of elegance.

她是优雅的精髓。

B1 noun /ˈpɒlɪtɪks/

politics

政治

Meaning

activities related to the governance of a country or area, especially the debate between parties having power

Example

Politics often involves making difficult decisions.

政治通常涉及做出艰难的决策。

C2 noun /spʌndʒ ɡɔːrd/

Sponse gourd

海绵瓜

Meaning

a fibrous gourd that becomes sponge-like when dried, used for cleaning and in cooking when young

Example

The sponge gourd can be eaten when young or dried to make natural scrubbers.

海绵瓜可以在年轻时食用，或者干燥后制成天然海绵。

C2 noun /pəˈtruːn/

poltroon

懦夫

Meaning

a cowardly person

Example

He acted like a poltroon during the crisis.

他在危机中像个懦夫一样表现。

C1 verb /spɜːrn/

spurn

蔑视地拒绝

Meaning

To reject something or someone with disdain or contempt.

Example

She spurned his offer of help.

她以蔑视的态度拒绝了他的帮助提议。

B1 noun prəˈsiː.dʒər

procedure

程序

Meaning

An established or official way of doing something.

Example

Follow the procedure for accuracy.

按照程序进行以确保准确性。

C1 adjective /pəˈnʌltɪmət/

penultimate

倒数第二

Meaning

second to the last in a sequence or series

Example

She finished the penultimate chapter before going to sleep.

她在睡觉前完成了倒数第二章。

C1 noun /ˌɪndɪɡˈneɪʃən/

indignation

愤慨

Meaning

Strong displeasure or anger caused by something unjust, offensive, or insulting.

Example

Public indignation grew after the unfair verdict.

在不公正的裁决之后，公众的愤慨情绪上升。

C1 noun /ˈʌlsər/

ulcer

Meaning

a sore on the skin or a mucous membrane that does not heal easily

Example

The doctor prescribed medicine to treat the stomach ulcer.

B1 adjective /ˈrel.ə.tɪv/

Relative

相对的

Meaning

considered in comparison to something else; not absolute; comparative

Example

The cost of living is relative to your income level.

生活成本相对于你的收入水平。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈseɪn/

insane

疯狂

Meaning

mentally ill; extremely foolish or unreasonable

Example

The idea of jumping off the cliff seemed insane.

从悬崖上跳下的想法显得疯狂。

B2 noun /waɪt ænt/

White-Ant

白蚂蚁

Meaning

a small social insect that lives in colonies and feeds on wood and plant matter

Example

White ants damaged the wooden furniture in our house.

白蚂蚁破坏了我们家里的木家具。

A2 noun /ˈel.ɪ.fənt/

Elephant

大象

Meaning

a very large gray mammal with long curved teeth and a long nose called a trunk

Example

The elephant is the largest land animal in the world.

大象是世界上最大的陆地动物。

B2 verb /sɑːb/

sob

大声哭泣

Meaning

to cry noisily while taking short breaths

Example

She began to sob uncontrollably after hearing the news.

她在听到消息后开始无法控制地呜咽。

A1 adjective /ˈiː.vən/

Even

平坦; 均匀; 平级

Meaning

flat and smooth; equal or uniform; level

Example

The surface was completely even and smooth.

表面完全平坦且光滑。

B2 noun /ˈskɒl.ər/

Scholar

学者；学术人员

Meaning

a person who has studied a subject for a long time and knows a lot about it; an academic

Example

The renowned scholar published several books on ancient history.

著名学者出版了几本关于古代历史的书籍。

B2 noun ˈlɛɡ.ə.si

legacy

遗产

Meaning

An amount of money or property left to someone in a will; something left or handed down by a predecessor.

Example

His contributions left a lasting legacy in the industry.

他的贡献在行业中留下了持久的遗产。

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 verb /poʊˈtɛnʃiˌeɪt/

potentiate

增强

Meaning

To increase the power, effect, or likelihood of something.

Example

Caffeine can potentiate the effects of some medicines.

咖啡因可以增强某些药物的效果。

C1 adjective /ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃənl̩/

representational

表现性

Meaning

Relating to or depicting something in a realistic or symbolic way.

Example

The artist preferred a representational style of painting.

艺术家更喜欢表现主义的绘画风格。

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 verb /ˈvɪktɪmaɪz/

victimize

迫害

Meaning

To make someone a victim, often by treating them unfairly or cruelly.

Example

The corrupt officials victimized the poor villagers.

腐败的官员对贫困的村民进行了迫害。

B2 noun /dɪˈstɪŋk.ʃən/

Distinction

优异; 卓越; 荣誉

Meaning

a difference or contrast between similar things; excellence that sets someone apart; honor or recognition

Example

She graduated with distinction, earning the highest honors in her class.

她以优异的成绩毕业，获得了班级最高荣誉。

C2 adjective /əˈluːviəl/

alluvial

冲积的

Meaning

Relating to or derived from alluvium (loose soil or sediment deposited by rivers).

Example

The farmers cultivate crops on the fertile alluvial plains.

农民在肥沃的冲积平原上种植作物。

B2 adjective /ˈduː.əl/

Dual

双重的

Meaning

having two parts or consisting of two elements; double

Example

She has dual citizenship of both countries.

她拥有两个国家的双重国籍。

C1 noun /ˈnjuːtrɪənt dɪˈfɪʃənsi/

nutrient deficiency

营养不足

Meaning

A lack of essential nutrients required for healthy plant growth, which can result in poor crop development, reduced yields, and increased susceptibility to diseases.

Example

Nutrient deficiency in the soil can reduce crop productivity.

土壤中的营养不足会降低作物的生产力。

C2 adjective /ˌæntɪˈmʌndeɪn/

antemundane

世界创造之前

Meaning

Existing or occurring before the creation of the world.

Example

Some myths speak of an antemundane chaos before order was established.

一些神话讲述了在秩序建立之前的安特蒙丹混乱。

B2 noun /əˈstrɒlədʒi/

astrology

占星术

Meaning

the study of the movements and relative positions of celestial bodies interpreted as having an influence on human affairs

Example

She studied astrology to understand her future.

她学习占星术来了解她的未来。

A2 verb /kɪs/

Kiss

吻

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。

B2 adjective /ˈdaʊt.fəl/

Doubtful

怀疑的; 不确定的; 对某事感到不确定

Meaning

uncertain; questionable; feeling uncertain about something

Example

I am doubtful about the success of this project.

我对这个项目的成功表示怀疑。

C2 noun /meɪs/

mace

权杖 / 钉锤

Meaning

a ceremonial staff carried as a symbol of authority or a weapon similar to a club

Example

The guard carried a mace as a symbol of authority.

守卫携带了一根权杖作为权威的象征。

C1 noun /ˈsɒl.ɪs/

Solace

安慰

Meaning

comfort or consolation in a time of distress or sadness

Example

She found solace in music after her loss.

在失去后，她在音乐中找到了安慰。

C2 adjective /ˈθrɛdˌbɛr/

threadbare

因过度使用而变薄和破旧

Meaning

Worn out and thin from too much use; shabby.

Example

His threadbare coat could not keep him warm in winter.

他的破旧外套冬天无法让他保持温暖。

C2 verb /ɛmˈbleɪzən/

emblazon

以显著的方式展示

Meaning

To decorate or display something in a noticeable or impressive way.

Example

The team's logo was emblazoned on their uniforms.

团队的标志被显著地展示在他们的制服上。

C2 noun /ˈɛskwaɪər/

esquire

律师称号

Meaning

A title of respect often used after a man's name, especially for lawyers in the United States.

Example

John Smith, Esquire, will be representing the client in court.

约翰·史密斯，律师称号，将在法庭上代表客户。

B2 noun /dʒɔː/

Jaw

下巴

Meaning

either of the two bones forming the framework of the mouth in most vertebrates

Example

She broke her jaw in the accident.

她在事故中打破了下巴。

B1 adjective /kənˈtroʊld/

controlled

受控的

Meaning

managed or regulated carefully; kept within limits

Example

The experiment was conducted in a controlled environment.

实验是在一个受控的环境中进行的。

C2 noun /ˌbræɡəˈdoʊʃioʊ/

braggadocio

吹嘘行为

Meaning

boastful or arrogant behavior; empty boasting

Example

His endless braggadocio annoyed everyone at the party.

他无休止的吹嘘行为让派对上的每个人都感到厌烦。

C1 noun /ˈsæŋk.ʃən/

Sanction

许可/制裁

Meaning

official permission or approval; a penalty for disobeying a rule

Example

The government imposed economic sanctions on the country.

政府对该国实施了经济制裁。

C2 adjective /ˈlɪəri/

leery

怀疑的

Meaning

Cautious or wary due to suspicion or distrust.

Example

She was leery of investing in the new business.

她对投资新业务感到怀疑。

A2 adjective /ˈleɪtɪst/

latest

verisimilar

类似于真实

Meaning

appearing to be true or real

Example

The story seemed verisimilar though it was entirely fictional.

这个故事看起来类似于真实，尽管它完全是虚构的。

B2 adjective /mɪr/

mere

仅仅

Meaning

Used to emphasize how small or insignificant something is.

Example

It was a mere suggestion, not a command.

这只是一个建议，而不是命令。

B2 noun /ˈsɪmpəθi/

Sympathy

同情

Meaning

feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune

Example

She expressed her sympathy for the victims of the accident.

她对事故的受害者表达了同情。

B2 noun/verb /ˈbʌfər/

buffer

缓冲器 / 吸收冲击

Meaning

Something that lessens or absorbs the impact of a shock; to act as a protective barrier.

Example

The organization acts as a buffer between workers and management.

该组织在工人和管理层之间充当缓冲区。

B2 noun /ɡʌlf/

Gulf

海湾

Meaning

a deep inlet of the sea almost surrounded by land; a wide gap or difference between people or groups

Example

The Persian Gulf is an important waterway for international shipping and oil transport.

波斯湾是国际航运和石油运输的重要水道。

A2 adjective /meɪn/

main

主要的

Meaning

most important; chief in size, extent, or importance

Example

The main reason for his success is hard work.

他成功的主要原因是努力工作。

C1 noun ɪˈpɪf.ə.ni

epiphany

突然的启示或顿悟

Meaning

A moment of sudden revelation or insight.

Example

He had an epiphany about his true purpose in life.

他对自己生命的真正意义有了显现。

B1 verb /əˈtʃiːv/

achieve

实现

Meaning

to successfully bring about or reach a desired goal or result

Example

She worked hard to achieve her dream of becoming a doctor.

她为实现成为医生的梦想而努力工作。

A2 noun /ˈɡræmər/

grammar

语法

Meaning

the system and structure of a language, including rules for syntax, morphology, and usage

Example

She studied grammar to improve her writing skills.

她学习语法来提高写作能力。

A2 noun ˈmem.bərz

members

成员

Meaning

A person, animal, or plant belonging to a particular group; an individual belonging to a group such as a society or team.

Example

Members collaborate to finalize recruitment decisions.

成员们合作以最终确定招聘决策。

B2 noun /məˌnɪp.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/

manipulation

操控

Meaning

The action of manipulating someone or something in a skillful manner; handling or controlling in a subtle, unfair, or unscrupulous way.

Example

Media manipulation influences public opinion.

媒体操控影响公共舆论。

C1 noun kəˈmɛns.mənt

commencement

开始

Meaning

The beginning of something; a ceremony at which degrees or diplomas are conferred on graduating students.

Example

The commencement ceremony marked the start of a new journey.

开始仪式标志着新旅程的开始。