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C1 noun /ˌrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

Ratification

批准
Meaning
the action of signing or giving formal consent to a treaty, contract, or agreement
Example
The treaty required ratification by both countries' parliaments.
该条约要求两国议会的批准。
C2 noun /ˈsɒlɪˌsɪzəm/

solecism

语法错误
Meaning
a grammatical mistake in speech or writing; a breach of good manners or etiquette
Example
His speech was full of solecisms and awkward phrases.
他的演讲充满了语法错误和笨拙的短语。
B2 verb /kənˈtæmɪneɪt/

contaminate

Meaning
To make something impure, dirty, or harmful by contact with a poisonous or polluting substance.
Example
The river was contaminated by industrial waste.
C2 adjective /ˈtɜːrbɪd/

turbid

浑浊
Meaning
Cloudy, opaque, or thick with suspended matter; confused or obscure in meaning.
Example
The river water became turbid after the heavy rains.
大雨过后，河水变得浑浊。
C1 noun /brɛdθ/

breadth

宽度
Meaning
The distance or measurement from side to side; width; a wide range.
Example
The breadth of his knowledge impressed everyone.
他的知识宽度给大家留下了深刻印象。
C1 noun /wɪsp/

wisp

一小束或一片
Meaning
A small thin or twisted bunch, piece, or amount of something.
Example
A wisp of smoke rose from the chimney.
一缕烟雾从烟囱升起。
B2 adjective /ˈpraɪ.ər/

Prior

先前的
Meaning
existing or coming before in time; previous; earlier
Example
You need prior approval before making any changes to the system.
在对系统进行任何修改之前，你需要事先获得批准。
B2 noun /ˈnuː.kʌm.ər/

New-comer

新来者
Meaning
a person who has recently arrived in a place or joined a group
Example
The newcomer was warmly welcomed by the team.
新来者受到了团队的热烈欢迎。
B1 noun /bɪərd/

Beard

胡子
Meaning
hair that grows on the chin and lower cheeks of a man's face
Example
He grew a long beard during the winter months.
他在冬天长了一根长胡子。
C2 verb /ˌmælˈtriːt/

maltreat

虐待
Meaning
To treat someone cruelly or unfairly.
Example
The law punishes those who maltreat animals.
法律惩罚那些虐待动物的人。
B1 adjective /ɪnˈkɝr.ɪ.dʒɪŋ/

Encouraging

鼓励的; 激励的
Meaning
giving support or confidence; inspiring; motivating
Example
The teacher's encouraging words motivated the students.
老师的鼓励性话语激励了学生。
B2 adverb /hɛns/

hence

因此
Meaning
for this reason; as a result
Example
She was the best candidate, hence she was chosen for the job.
她是最优秀的候选人，因此她被选中担任这份工作。
C1 noun /ˈskrɪmɪdʒ/

scrimmage

练习赛
Meaning
A practice game or informal match, often in sports, especially football.
Example
The team had a scrimmage before the official season started.
在正式赛季开始之前，球队进行了一场练习赛。
C1 adjective /ɑːrˈkeɪn/

arcane

深奥的
Meaning
understood by few; mysterious or secret
Example
The professor’s lecture was full of arcane details that only specialists could follow.
教授的讲座充满了只有专家才能理解的深奥细节。
B2 noun /ˈaʊtɪŋ/

outing

短途旅行
Meaning
a short trip or excursion, often for leisure or enjoyment
Example
They had a lovely outing at the beach last weekend.
他们上周末在海滩上度过了一个美好的短途旅行。
B1 adjective /ɡrænd/

Grand

宏伟; 壮丽; 卓越;
Meaning
impressive; magnificent; excellent;
Example
The grand palace impressed all the visitors.
宏伟的宫殿给所有游客留下了深刻的印象。
B1 adjective /ˈɛstɪmeɪtɪd/

estimated

估计的
Meaning
roughly calculated or judged; an approximate value or amount
Example
The estimated cost of the project is five million dollars.
该项目的估计成本为五百万美元。
B2 phrase teɪk ˈpɜː.sən.əl.i

take personally

把事情看得很个人化
Meaning
To interpret someone's words or actions as a personal attack or criticism.
Example
Don't take it personally, he didn't mean to upset you.
不要太在意，他并没有想要惹你生气。
B2 noun ˈhæbɪtæt lɒs

Habitat Loss

栖息地丧失
Meaning
The destruction or disappearance of natural environments where organisms live.
Example
Habitat loss is one of the biggest threats to butterflies.
栖息地丧失是蝴蝶面临的最大威胁之一。
B2 noun /ˌɛdɪˈtɔːriəl/

editorial

社论
Meaning
A newspaper article expressing the opinion of the editor or publisher.
Example
The newspaper published an editorial criticizing government policy.
报纸发布了一篇批评政府政策的社论。
B2 verb /ˌriː.ɪnˈfɔːrs/

reinforce

加固
Meaning
To strengthen or support something with additional material, people, or effort.
Example
The teacher used examples to reinforce the lesson.
老师使用示例来加固这节课。
B2 verb /dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒ/

discourage

Meaning
to make someone less confident or enthusiastic about doing something
Example
Failure should not discourage you from trying again.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈseɪʃəbl̩/

insatiable

不可满足的
Meaning
impossible to satisfy; always wanting more
Example
Her insatiable curiosity drove her to read every book in the library.
她那不可满足的好奇心促使她阅读了图书馆里的所有书籍。
B1 verb /tɛmpt/

tempt

诱惑
Meaning
to entice or attract someone to do something, often something wrong or unwise
Example
The smell of fresh bread tempted him to enter the bakery.
新鲜面包的味道引诱他走进了面包店。
C1 adjective /ˈflæʃi/

flashy

华丽的，炫耀的
Meaning
ostentatious or showy in a way that attracts attention
Example
He drove a flashy sports car through the city streets.
他开着一辆华丽的跑车穿过城市街道。
C2 noun /əˈɡrɒnəmɪst/

agronomist

农业学家
Meaning
A scientist who studies soil management and crop production.
Example
The agronomist suggested new methods to improve rice yields.
农业学家建议了一些新的方法，以提高水稻产量。
B2 adjective /əˈbrʌpt/

abrupt

突然
Meaning
Sudden or unexpected, often without warning.
Example
The car came to an abrupt stop in the middle of the road.
汽车在路中间急停。
C2 noun /dɪˈmeɪn/

demesne

附属于庄园的土地
Meaning
Land attached to a manor and retained for the owner's use.
Example
The castle was surrounded by its vast demesne.
城堡被其广阔的附属于庄园的土地所包围。
C2 noun /ˈɑːm.lət/

Armlet

臂环
Meaning
a band worn around the upper arm as an ornament
Example
The traditional dancer wore golden armlets that gleamed in the spotlight.
传统舞者佩戴着金色的臂环，在聚光灯下闪闪发光。
B1 noun /ˈpeɪvmənt/

pavement

人行道
Meaning
a hard paved surface such as a road or sidewalk; the act or result of paving
Example
She walked along the pavement to reach the bus stop.
她沿着人行道走到公交车站。
C1 adjective /raɪ/

wry

扭曲的，讽刺的
Meaning
twisted or distorted in expression; showing dry, mocking humor
Example
He gave a wry smile after hearing the sarcastic remark.
他在听到讽刺的评论后，露出了扭曲的微笑。
B1 adjective /rɪˈlækst/

relaxed

放松的
Meaning
free from tension or stress; calm and comfortable
Example
She felt relaxed after listening to soft music.
听了轻音乐后，她感到很放松。
B2 verb lɔːntʃt

launched

发射
Meaning
Set (something) in motion by pushing it or letting it go.
Example
The satellite was launched successfully.
卫星已成功发射。
C1 noun /ˈblæs.fə.mi/

blasphemy

亵渎
Meaning
the act of speaking disrespectfully about God or sacred things
Example
In some countries, blasphemy is a punishable offense.
在某些国家，亵渎是可受处罚的罪行。
A2 noun /ˈmoʊtər/

motor

马达
Meaning
a machine that produces motion or power to make something work
Example
The car’s motor stopped suddenly.
汽车的马达突然停止了。
C1 noun /ˈsɪmətri/

symmetry

对称
Meaning
the quality of having balanced proportions or identical parts facing each other
Example
The building’s symmetry impressed the visitors.
建筑的对称性给游客留下了深刻的印象。
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 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。
C1 noun /weɪ/

Whey

乳清
Meaning
the watery part of milk that separates from the curds when making cheese
Example
Whey protein is popular among athletes and bodybuilders.
乳清蛋白在运动员和健美选手中非常受欢迎。
A2 verb /ˈmæri/

marry

结婚
Meaning
to become husband and wife; to perform a wedding ceremony
Example
They plan to marry next summer.
他们计划明年夏天结婚。
B2 verb /slæʃ/

slash

切割
Meaning
to cut with a sharp blade; to reduce drastically
Example
The company slashed prices to attract more customers.
公司大幅削减价格以吸引更多顾客。
A1 adverb /hɪr/

here

这里
Meaning
in, at, or to this place
Example
Please come here quickly.
请快点来这里。
C1 adjective /ɪˈmjuː.tə.bəl/

immutable

不变的
Meaning
Unchangeable, permanent, or fixed
Example
The laws of physics are considered immutable.
物理定律被认为是不变的。
C1 adjective /ɪˈnɔːɡjərəl/

Inaugural

开幕
Meaning
marking the beginning of something; first; opening
Example
The president delivered his inaugural speech.
总统发表了他的开幕演讲。
C1 noun /prɪˈtɛnʃən/

pretension

虚伪，假装
Meaning
A claim or assertion to something, often without justification; an attempt to impress by showing greater importance or talent than is actually possessed.
Example
His pretension to be an expert was quickly exposed.
他的假装是专家的伪装很快被揭穿了。
C2 noun /drʌdʒ/

drudge

苦工
Meaning
A person made to do hard, menial, or dull work.
Example
He felt like a drudge, stuck in repetitive tasks all day.
他觉得自己像个苦工，一整天都困在重复的任务中。
B1 noun /nest/

Nest

鸟巢
Meaning
a structure built by birds to lay eggs and shelter their young
Example
The bird built a nest in the tree.
鸟儿在树上建了一个鸟巢。
B1 noun /ˈspɪr.ɪt/

Spirit

精神; 灵魂; 热情; 勇气
Meaning
the non-physical part of a person; enthusiasm or courage; the essential character of something
Example
The team showed great spirit despite losing the match.
尽管输掉比赛，队伍仍展现出伟大的精神。
C1 noun /wæks ɡɔːrd/

Wax Gourd

蜡质葫芦
Meaning
a large white or green gourd with waxy skin, commonly used in Asian cooking
Example
The wax gourd soup is very nutritious and helps with digestion.
蜡质葫芦汤非常有营养，有助于消化。
B2 adjective /ˈheɪsti/

Hasty

匆忙的; 急促的
Meaning
done or acting with excessive speed or urgency; hurried
Example
Don't make hasty decisions when you're angry.
生气时不要做出匆忙的决定。
C2 noun /ˌɪnvəˈlɪdɪti/

invalidity

无效性
Meaning
the state of being invalid, legally void, or lacking force or validity
Example
The court ruled that the contract suffered from invalidity.
法院裁定该合同存在无效性。
C1 adjective /ˌəʊ.vərˈɑː.tʃɪŋ/

overarching

总体, 包容, 全面
Meaning
Comprehensive or all-embracing; forming an arch over something.
Example
The overarching theme of the book is human resilience.
这本书的总体主题是人类的韧性。
C2 noun /ˈsɜːfdəm/

serfdom

农奴制
Meaning
The status or condition of being a serf, bound to work for a lord.
Example
Many peasants in medieval Europe lived under serfdom.
许多中世纪欧洲的农民生活在农奴制下。
C2 noun /ˈpɔːrfəri/

porphyry

一种硬的火成岩
Meaning
A hard igneous rock containing crystals, often used for decorative or building purposes.
Example
The ancient Romans used porphyry to make columns and statues.
古罗马人使用波斐里石制作柱子和雕像。
B2 adjective ˌkɒntrəˈdɪktəri

contradictory

矛盾的
Meaning
Mutually opposed or inconsistent; containing elements that oppose each other.
Example
Their views on education are contradictory.
他们关于教育的观点是矛盾的。
A1 noun /ˈbʌt.ər/

Butter

黄油
Meaning
a pale yellow edible fatty substance made by churning cream
Example
He spread butter on his toast for breakfast.
他在早餐时把黄油涂在了他的烤面包上。
B2 adverb /ˈsɛp.ər.ət.li/

separately

分别地
Meaning
in a way that is apart or individually; not together
Example
They decided to travel separately to the conference.
他们决定分别前往会议。
B2 adjective /ɪmˈplɪsɪt/

implicit

隐性
Meaning
Suggested or understood without being directly stated.
Example
Her trust in him was implicit.
她对他的信任是隐性的。
A2 noun /ˈɛər.laɪn/

airline

航空公司
Meaning
A company that provides regular flights for passengers and goods.
Example
The airline announced a discount on international tickets.
航空公司宣布对国际机票提供折扣。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈkwɪzɪtɪv/

inquisitive

好奇的
Meaning
Curious or eager to learn and ask questions.
Example
The inquisitive child asked endless questions about the stars.
那个好奇的孩子问了关于星星无数的问题。
B2 adjective + noun kriˈeɪtɪv ɪɡˈzɪbɪts

creative exhibits

创意展览
Meaning
Artistic displays or presentations that show originality and imagination.
Example
The creative exhibits highlighted recycling possibilities.
创意展览突出了回收的可能性。
B2 verb /ˈkɒnstɪtjuːt/

constitute

构成
Meaning
To make up, form, or establish something.
Example
These documents constitute the legal agreement between the two parties.
这些文件构成了两方之间的法律协议。
C2 noun /ˈlæki/

lackey

侍从
Meaning
a person who is overly willing to serve or obey someone else
Example
He treated his assistant like a mere lackey.
他把助手当作一个普通的侍从对待。
C2 noun /dɪˈpoʊnənt/

deponent

证人
Meaning
A person who gives testimony under oath, especially in a written deposition.
Example
The deponent confirmed the accuracy of the statement during the trial.
证人在审判期间确认了陈述的准确性。
C1 verb /dɪˈbeɪs/

debase

贬低
Meaning
to reduce the quality, value, or dignity of something
Example
Corruption can debase the values of a society.
腐败可能贬低社会的价值观。
C2 noun /ˌmɪsədˈvɛntʃər/

misadventure

不幸的事故
Meaning
An unlucky accident, mishap, or unfortunate event.
Example
He broke his leg during a skiing misadventure.
他在滑雪时发生了一次不幸的事故，摔断了腿。
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpɑːlɪtɪk/

impolitic

不明智的
Meaning
Unwise or imprudent; not showing good judgment.
Example
It would be impolitic to criticize them openly.
公开批评他们是不明智的。
C1 noun /ˈsɪlk.wɜːrm/

Silk-worm

蚕
Meaning
the caterpillar of a moth that produces silk fibers used to make silk fabric
Example
Silkworms feed on mulberry leaves to produce silk.
蚕虫以桑叶为食，产生丝绸。
B2 noun /ˈdʒel.i fɪʃ/

Jelly fish

水母
Meaning
a soft-bodied marine animal with a gelatinous umbrella-shaped body and trailing tentacles
Example
The jellyfish floated gracefully through the water with its translucent body.
水母带着透明的身体优雅地漂浮在水中。
C2 verb /sɛkˈstuːpəl/

sextuple

六倍增加
Meaning
to make or become six times as great or as many
Example
Within two quarters, the campaign sextupled their daily sign-ups.
在两个季度内，活动的日常注册人数增加了六倍。
A2 adjective /ˈkeər.ləs/

Careless

粗心的; 疏忽的; 不注意的; 漫不经心的;
Meaning
not giving sufficient attention or thought to avoiding harm or errors; negligent; inattentive
Example
His careless driving caused a serious accident on the highway.
他粗心的驾驶导致高速公路上发生了一起严重的事故。
A2 noun /ˈtrʌb.əl/

Trouble

麻烦; 问题
Meaning
difficulty or problems; effort or exertion made to do something
Example
The car broke down and caused a lot of trouble for the family.
汽车坏了，给这个家庭带来了很多麻烦。
C2 noun /ˈflɪpənsi/

flippancy

轻率
Meaning
lack of seriousness; showing a disrespectful or trivial attitude
Example
His flippancy during the meeting offended his colleagues.
他在会议中的轻率让同事们感到不悦。
C1 adjective /ˈtrɛtʃərəs/

treacherous

背叛的
Meaning
Dangerously unstable or deceptive; likely to betray trust.
Example
The treacherous road made driving difficult.
危险的道路使驾驶变得困难。
C1 noun ˌkɒn.ʃiˈen.ʃəs.nəs

conscientiousness

责任心
Meaning
The quality of wishing to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly; diligence.
Example
Her conscientiousness in work led to a well-organized project.
她在工作中的责任心使得项目井然有序。
C1 verb/noun /ˈθrɒt.əl/

throttle

限制/控制速度
Meaning
To choke or strangle; to control the flow of fuel or power in an engine.
Example
The driver throttled the engine to slow down the car.
司机将发动机调速以减慢汽车速度。
B2 verb /əˈlaɪn/

align

对齐 / 排成直线
Meaning
To arrange things in a straight line; to adjust or bring into proper relation or agreement.
Example
The manager asked the team to align their goals with the company's mission.
经理要求团队将他们的目标与公司的使命对齐。
B2 adjective /ˈnoʊtɪsəbl/

noticeable

显著的
Meaning
Easily seen, observed, or recognized.
Example
There was a noticeable improvement in her performance.
她的表现有了显著的改善。
A2 noun /ˈsiːkrət/

secret

Meaning
something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others
Example
He told me a secret about his childhood.
C1 noun /ˈoʊvərˌtoʊn/

overtone

微妙的含义
Meaning
A subtle quality, implication, or additional meaning beyond the obvious.
Example
His speech had political overtones that were hard to ignore.
他的演讲具有政治性含义，难以忽视。
B2 noun /əbˈsɛʃən/

obsession

痴迷
Meaning
An idea, thought, or concern that continually preoccupies or intrudes on a person's mind.
Example
His obsession with success drove him to work day and night.
他对成功的痴迷促使他日夜工作。
B1 verb /pɔːr/

pour

倒
Meaning
to flow or cause to flow in a steady stream; to rain heavily
Example
Please pour the water into the glass carefully.
请小心地把水倒入玻璃杯。
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。
C1 noun /ˈtæpəstri/

tapestry

Meaning
A piece of thick textile fabric with pictures or designs woven into it, often hung on walls.
Example
The museum displayed an ancient tapestry from the 15th century.
C2 noun /ˈdʒɛtsəm/

jetsam

从船上丢弃的无用物品，被冲到岸上的物品
Meaning
Unwanted material or goods thrown overboard from a ship and washed ashore.
Example
The beach was littered with jetsam after the storm.
风暴过后，海滩上充满了杰特萨姆。
C1 verb /ˈdɛprɪˌkeɪt/

deprecate

贬低
Meaning
to express disapproval of something
Example
The teacher deprecated the use of slang in academic essays.
老师批评在学术论文中使用俚语。
C2 noun /ˈbɪbliəfaɪl/

bibliophile

书迷
Meaning
A person who loves or collects books.
Example
She is a true bibliophile who spends weekends at old bookstores.
她是一个真正的书迷，周末都在旧书店度过。
C1 verb ɪkˈstræp.ə.leɪt

Extrapolate

外推
Meaning
Making future estimates based on existing information
Example
Scientists extrapolate climate changes based on past data.
科学家根据过去的数据外推气候变化。
A1 determiner/pronoun/conjunction/adverb /ˈaɪðər/ or /ˈiːðər/

either

任一
Meaning
Used to indicate a choice between two alternatives.
Example
You can either call me tonight or send me an email.
你可以今晚打电话给我，或者给我发电子邮件。
B2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈfɪʃ.əl/

Unofficial

非官方的
Meaning
not officially authorized or confirmed; informal
Example
The unofficial results showed a close race.
非官方的结果显示出一场激烈的比赛。
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。
A2 verb /ˈædvərˌtaɪz/

advertise

做广告
Meaning
to promote or publicize a product or service
Example
They advertise their products on television.
他们在电视上做广告。
B2 verb /ɪkˈsiːd/

exceed

超越
Meaning
to go beyond a limit or expectation
Example
The athlete exceeded everyone's expectations by winning the gold medal.
运动员通过赢得金牌超越了每个人的期望。
B1 noun /ˈvəʊtə/

voter

选民
Meaning
a person who votes in an election
Example
Voters lined up outside the polling station to cast their ballots.
选民们排队站在投票站外，等待投票。
B2 verb /ˈtaɪtən/

Tighten

拧紧
Meaning
to make something more secure or less loose
Example
He tightened the screws to secure the shelf.
他拧紧了螺丝以固定架子。
C2 adjective /ˈlɔːdəˌtɔːri/

laudatory

赞扬的
Meaning
Expressing praise or admiration.
Example
She wrote a laudatory review of the new book.
她写了本书的赞扬评论。
C2 adjective /səˈɡeɪ.ʃəs/

sagacious

贤明
Meaning
Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; wise.
Example
His sagacious leadership saved the company from failure.
他的贤明领导力使公司免于失败。
C1 adjective /ˈtʃɛkərd/

chequered

棋盘格的
Meaning
Having a pattern of squares, or marked by varied and contrasting experiences or periods.
Example
He had a chequered career with both great successes and failures.
他有一段棋盘格的职业生涯，既有巨大的成功，也有失败。
B2 noun /ˈɑːnər/

honor

荣誉
Meaning
high respect; great esteem
Example
He received an award in honor of his achievements.
他因他的成就而获得了一项荣誉。
B1 verb /beɪð/

bathe

洗澡
Meaning
to wash oneself; to clean the body with water
Example
I bathe every morning before going to work.
我每天早上上班前洗澡。
C2 noun /lɪˈbrɛtoʊ/

libretto

歌剧本
Meaning
The text of an opera or other long vocal work.
Example
She studied the libretto before attending the opera performance.
她在参加歌剧表演之前学习了歌剧本。
B2 noun /plænˈteɪʃən/

plantation

种植园
Meaning
a large area of land where crops are grown, often for commercial purposes
Example
The sugarcane plantation stretched for miles across the valley.
甘蔗种植园沿着山谷延伸数英里。
C1 noun /kjʊˈreɪtər/

curator

策展人
Meaning
a person who is responsible for the care and management of a museum, gallery, or collection
Example
The curator organized a new exhibition of ancient artifacts.
策展人组织了一个新的古代文物展览。
B2 noun /ˈsætaɪər/

satire

讽刺
Meaning
The use of humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize people's stupidity or vices.
Example
The play was a brilliant satire on modern politics.
这出戏是对现代政治的精彩讽刺。
A2 adjective /praʊd/

Proud

自豪
Meaning
feeling deep pleasure from one's achievements; having high self-respect
Example
She was proud of her daughter's academic achievements.
她为女儿的学术成就感到自豪。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈbaɪəst/

unbiased

公正
Meaning
Not showing prejudice; impartial and fair.
Example
The report gave an unbiased view of the situation.
报告提供了该情况的公正观点。
B2 adjective /swɪft/

swift

Meaning
moving very quickly; happening promptly
Example
The river current was swift after the heavy rain.
C2 noun /sɪˈrɒkoʊ/

sirocco

炎热干燥的风
Meaning
A hot, dry wind blowing from North Africa across the Mediterranean to southern Europe.
Example
The sirocco made the city unbearably hot and dusty.
西罗科让这座城市变得极其炎热和尘土飞扬。
C2 noun /rɪˈsɪʒən/

rescission

取消
Meaning
the cancellation or annulment of a law, contract, or agreement
Example
The rescission of the contract left both parties disappointed.
合同的取消让双方都感到失望。
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。
C1 adjective /səˈtɪrɪk/

satiric

讽刺的
Meaning
Relating to or using satire.
Example
The novel takes a satiric view of urban life.
这部小说从讽刺的角度看待城市生活。
C1 noun /ˈɜːr.θən pɒt/

Earthen pot

陶土锅
Meaning
a container made of baked clay or earth, used for cooking or storing
Example
The earthen pot keeps water naturally cool in summer.
陶土锅能在夏天自然保持水的凉爽。
B2 noun /ˈsɪɡ.nəlz/

signals

信号
Meaning
A gesture, action, or sound conveying information or instructions.
Example
Signals from deep space were detected last week.
上周探测到了来自深空的信号。
B1 noun /ˈmɛθ.əd/

Method

方法
Meaning
A particular way of doing something, especially a systematic or established procedure
Example
She developed a new method for solving mathematical problems.
她开发了一种新的数学问题解决方法。
B1 noun, adjective, verb /tɛns/

tense

紧张 / 语法时态
Meaning
a grammatical category showing time reference; stretched tight or anxious
Example
She felt tense before the interview.
她在面试前感到紧张。
B2 noun /ˌbɛnɪˈfɪʃəri/

beneficiary

受益人
Meaning
a person who receives something, especially money or property, from a will or insurance policy
Example
She is the sole beneficiary of her father’s estate.
她是她父亲遗产的唯一受益人。
C1 verb /ɪmˈpɛl/

impel

Meaning
to drive, force, or urge someone to do something
Example
Her curiosity impelled her to open the mysterious box.
B1 verb /dɪˈfiːt/

Defeat

失败
Meaning
to win a victory over; to overcome in battle or competition
Example
The army managed to defeat the enemy forces.
军队成功击败了敌军。
C1 noun /ˈklæmər/

clamor

喧嚣
Meaning
a loud and confused noise, especially of people shouting insistently
Example
The clamor of the protesting crowd filled the square.
抗议人群的喧嚣充满了广场。
C1 noun/verb /ˈkætəpʌlt/

catapult

弹射器
Meaning
A device for launching objects at high speed; to hurl or launch something suddenly.
Example
The invention catapulted him to international fame.
发明将他弹射到国际声誉。
B2 noun /sfɪər/

sphere

球体
Meaning
a round, three-dimensional shape that is perfectly symmetrical around its center; an area of activity or knowledge
Example
The Earth is almost a perfect sphere.
地球几乎是一个完美的球体。