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C2 verb /ˈrævəl/

ravel

缠绕 / 解开
Meaning
to tangle or complicate; to untangle or unravel depending on context
Example
She began to ravel the loose threads of the sweater.
她开始解开毛衣上的松线。
C1 noun /bəˈtæljən/

battalion

营
Meaning
A large body of soldiers ready for battle, typically consisting of several companies.
Example
The battalion was deployed to the front line.
这个营被部署到前线。
C1 adjective /dɪˈɡreɪdɪd/

degraded

退化
Meaning
Reduced in quality, dignity, or condition.
Example
The villagers were forced to live in degraded conditions.
村民们被迫在退化的条件下生活。
C1 adjective /ˈdɪn.dʒi/

Dingy

肮脏和阴沉的; 色彩暗淡
Meaning
dark and dirty; gloomy; dull in color
Example
The old building had dingy walls that needed painting.
这座老建筑有肮脏的墙壁，需要粉刷。
C1 verb /ɪnˈʃraɪn/

enshrine

将某物视为神圣或重要的保存或珍视
Meaning
to preserve or cherish something as sacred or important
Example
The constitution enshrines the right to freedom of speech.
宪法保障言论自由的权利。
A1 noun /ˈvedʒ.tə.bəlz/

Vegetables

蔬菜
Meaning
plants or parts of plants that are eaten as food, such as peas, beans, cabbage, potatoes, onions, or carrots
Example
We should eat more vegetables to maintain a healthy diet.
我们应该多吃蔬菜来保持健康的饮食。
C1 noun /ˈdɒktrɪn/

doctrine

教义
Meaning
A set of beliefs or principles held and taught by a religious, political, or other group.
Example
The church follows a strict doctrine on moral values.
教会遵循一项关于道德价值的严格教义。
C1 noun /ɪnˈdjuːsmənt/

inducement

诱因
Meaning
something that persuades or encourages someone to do something
Example
The company offered a bonus as an inducement to employees.
公司提供了奖金作为员工的诱因。
B2 verb /sʌk/

suck

吸
Meaning
to draw something into the mouth by using the lips and tongue
Example
The baby began to suck her thumb.
婴儿开始吸吮她的拇指。
C1 noun ˈeʃ.ə.lɒn

echelon

级别，等级，阶层
Meaning
A level or rank in an organization, a profession, or society.
Example
He climbed to the upper echelon of the corporate world.
他爬升到了公司世界的最高层。
A2 verb /lɪft/

lift

举起
Meaning
to raise or move upward; to pick up
Example
He lifted the heavy box with effort.
他费力地抬起了那个沉重的箱子。
C1 adjective /kəˈmɛmərətɪv/

commemorative

纪念的
Meaning
Serving as a reminder or in honor of a person or event.
Example
They issued a commemorative coin for the independence anniversary.
他们发行了一枚纪念币，庆祝独立纪念日。
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。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈbreɪkəbəl/

Unbreakable

不能被打破或损坏；非常强大和耐用
Meaning
not able to be broken or damaged; very strong and durable
Example
Their friendship formed an unbreakable bond.
他们的友谊形成了一个坚不可摧的纽带。
C1 noun /ˈsɪtəˌdɛl/

citadel

城堡
Meaning
A fortress protecting or dominating a city.
Example
The ancient citadel stood guard over the town for centuries.
古老的城堡为城市守卫了几个世纪。
B1 noun /ˈbɜː.nɪŋ/

burning

燃烧
Meaning
The process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (typically) smoke.
Example
Burning garbage exacerbates air pollution.
燃烧垃圾加剧了空气污染。
B2 adjective /ˈrɪdʒ.ɪd/

Rigid

严格
Meaning
hard and stiff; not able to bend; strict and unwilling to change
Example
The company has a rigid dress code that all employees must follow.
公司有严格的着装要求，所有员工都必须遵守。
B1 noun /ˈpʌb.lɪ.ʃər/

Publisher

出版商
Meaning
a person or company that produces and distributes books, magazines, or newspapers
Example
The publisher decided to print 10,000 copies of the new novel.
出版商决定印刷10,000本新小说。
C2 verb /trænsˈfjuːz/

transfuse

Meaning
to transfer blood or another fluid into a vein or body part; to instill a quality or idea into someone or something
Example
The doctor had to transfuse blood into the patient after the surgery.
B1 noun /əˈkædəmi/

academy

学院
Meaning
an institution of learning or training
Example
He enrolled in a military academy.
他报考了军事学院。
B2 adjective /ˌæn.tiˈsoʊ.ʃəl/

Antisocial

反社会的；对社会秩序敌对
Meaning
avoiding social interaction; hostile to social order
Example
His antisocial behavior made it difficult for him to make friends.
他的反社会行为让他很难交到朋友。
C1 verb /rɪˈmjuːnəreɪt/

remunerate

支付
Meaning
To pay someone for services or work done.
Example
The company will remunerate employees fairly for their overtime.
公司将公平地支付员工的加班费。
C1 noun /ˌɡaɪnəˈkɒlədʒi/

gynecology

妇科
Meaning
the branch of medicine dealing with women's reproductive health
Example
She decided to specialize in gynecology after medical school.
她决定在医学院毕业后专攻妇科。
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。
A2 noun /tiːm/

team

团队
Meaning
a group of people working together towards a common goal
Example
Our team won the match after a great effort.
我们的团队在一次巨大努力后赢得了比赛。
B1 noun /ˈiː.tɪŋ ˈhæb.ɪts/

eating habits

饮食习惯
Meaning
A person's usual pattern and preferences in food consumption.
Example
Developing good eating habits leads to better health.
养成良好的饮食习惯有助于改善健康。
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。
B1 noun, verb /ˈfaɪ.næns/ or /fəˈnæns/

finance

金融
Meaning
the management of money and investments, or to provide funds for something
Example
The company secured finance from a major bank.
公司从一家大银行获得了融资。
C2 noun /pəˈlɛmɪks/

polemics

辩论
Meaning
the art or practice of engaging in controversial debate or dispute
Example
The conference was full of polemics on economic reforms.
会议充满了关于经济改革的辩论。
B2 noun /ˈtɔːrsoʊ/

torso

躯干
Meaning
The trunk of the human body, excluding the head and limbs.
Example
The artist painted the torso of the model in great detail.
艺术家详细地画了模特的躯干。
A2 adjective, noun /dɛd/

dead

死的
Meaning
No longer alive; the end of life.
Example
The old tree is completely dead.
那棵老树已经完全死了。
C2 noun /ˌʃæŋɡriˈlɑː/

shangri-la

虚构的乐园
Meaning
a remote, beautiful, imaginary place where life is perfect and peaceful
Example
They described the island as a modern-day Shangri-La.
他们将这个岛屿描述为现代版的香格里拉。
C2 adjective /baɪˈɛniəl/

biennial

两年一次的
Meaning
happening every two years
Example
The biennial festival attracts thousands of visitors.
这个两年一次的节日吸引了成千上万的游客。
B2 noun ˈkɔːrəl ˈriːfs

Coral Reefs

珊瑚礁
Meaning
Underwater structures made from calcium carbonate secreted by corals, forming diverse marine ecosystems.
Example
Saint Martin's Island is known for its coral reefs.
圣马丁岛以其珊瑚礁而闻名。
B2 adjective /ˈvʌl.nər.ə.bəl/

vulnerable

脆弱
Meaning
susceptible to physical or emotional harm
Example
Children are often the most vulnerable in times of crisis.
孩子们在危机时刻常常是最脆弱的。
B1 noun /piː/

Pea

豌豆
Meaning
a small round green seed eaten as a vegetable
Example
The children enjoyed eating sweet peas with dinner.
孩子们喜欢在晚餐时吃甜豌豆。
C2 verb /proʊˈskraɪb/

proscribe

禁止
Meaning
to forbid something by law or authority
Example
The new law will proscribe the use of harmful chemicals in farming.
新法律将禁止在农业中使用有害化学品。
C2 noun ˌæm.ɔː.tɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

amortization

摊销
Meaning
The process of paying off debt with regular payments over time.
Example
The amortization schedule showed a 10-year repayment plan.
摊销计划显示了一个10年的还款计划。
A2 noun /ˈtɜːrki/

turkey

火鸡 (一种大鸟)
Meaning
a large bird native to North America, often eaten at special occasions like Thanksgiving; also the meat of this bird.
Example
We roasted a turkey for Thanksgiving dinner.
我们为感恩节晚餐烤了一只火鸡。
B1 noun, verb /praɪz/

prize

奖品
Meaning
something given as a reward for achievement; to value highly
Example
He won the first prize in the competition.
他在比赛中获得了第一名奖。
C2 adjective /əˈvʌŋkjələr/

avuncular

像叔叔一样友善
Meaning
kind and friendly, like an uncle
Example
He had an avuncular manner that made everyone feel comfortable.
他有一种让每个人都感到舒适的阿冯库拉尔风度。
C1 adjective /ˈɪnfəməs/

infamous

臭名昭著
Meaning
well known for some bad quality or deed
Example
The dictator was infamous for his cruelty.
这位独裁者因其残忍而臭名昭著。
C2 verb /ˈæd.ʌm.breɪt/

adumbrate

预示
Meaning
to foreshadow or suggest something in an unclear or indirect way
Example
The report adumbrates future economic challenges.
报告预示着未来的经济挑战。
C1 verb ɪɡˈzæsərbeɪt

exacerbate

加剧
Meaning
To make a problem, bad situation, or negative feeling worse.
Example
Climate change exacerbates flooding issues.
气候变化加剧了洪水问题。
C2 verb /rɪˈmɒnstreɪt/

remonstrate

抗议
Meaning
To make a forceful protest or objection.
Example
Citizens remonstrated against the new tax policy.
公民们抗议新税政策。
C1 noun prɪˌsɪp.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən

precipitation

降水
Meaning
Rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to or condenses on the ground.
Example
Annual precipitation levels are decreasing.
年度降水量正在减少。
C1 noun speɪst ˌrep.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən

spaced repetition

间隔重复
Meaning
A learning technique that involves reviewing information at increasing intervals to improve long-term retention.
Example
Spaced repetition helps in long-term memory retention.
间隔重复有助于长期记忆保持。
B2 noun /ˈɡwɑːvə/

Guava

番石榴
Meaning
a tropical fruit with sweet pink or white flesh and small seeds
Example
I love eating fresh guava from the tree in our garden.
我喜欢从我们花园的树上吃新鲜的番石榴。
C1 noun /rɪt/

writ

法院命令
Meaning
A formal written order issued by a court.
Example
The judge issued a writ of habeas corpus.
法官发布了人身保护令。
C1 verb /ˈɪnfɪltreɪt/

infiltrate

渗透
Meaning
to secretly enter or gain access to a place or group
Example
The spies managed to infiltrate the enemy base.
间谍们设法渗透敌人基地。
C1 adjective /ˈsiːzənəbəl/

Seasonable

季节性的
Meaning
occurring at the right time; appropriate for the season; timely
Example
The seasonable rain helped the farmers with their crops.
季节性的雨水帮助农民收获他们的作物。
C1 noun /ˈdʒuː.bɪ.liː/

Jubilee

周年纪念; 特别庆典
Meaning
a special anniversary celebration, especially the 25th, 50th, or 60th anniversary of an important event
Example
The school celebrated its golden jubilee with a grand ceremony.
学校以盛大的仪式庆祝了它的金色周年纪念。
C2 noun /ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːrʃən/

disproportion

不平衡
Meaning
a lack of balance or symmetry; an inequality
Example
There is a clear disproportion between rich and poor in many societies.
在许多社会中，富人和穷人之间存在明显的不平衡。
A2 noun /ˈdʒækɪt/

Jacket

夹克
Meaning
a piece of clothing worn on the upper body, typically having sleeves and fastening down the front
Example
He wore a leather jacket to protect himself from the cold wind.
他穿了一件皮夹克以保护自己免受寒冷的风吹。
C2 noun /ˈdɛkəˌliːtər/

decaliter

十升
Meaning
A metric unit of capacity equal to ten liters.
Example
The container could hold up to one decaliter of water.
这个容器最多可以容纳一个十升的水。
B2 noun ˈdʒes.tʃərz

gestures

手势
Meaning
Body movements, especially of hands, face, or body when speaking.
Example
Effective gestures add emphasis to a speech.
有效的手势为演讲增添了强调。
B2 noun /ˈaɪkɒn/

icon

图标, 象征
Meaning
A person or thing regarded as a symbol of something, or a graphic symbol on a screen.
Example
The singer became a cultural icon.
这位歌手成为了文化图标。
B2 noun /dɪsˈɔːrdər/

disorder

紊乱
Meaning
A state of confusion or lack of order; also a medical or mental condition.
Example
The protest ended in disorder when the crowd became violent.
抗议活动在群众变得暴力后陷入了混乱。
A1 noun /ˈmʌn.deɪ/

monday

星期一
Meaning
the first day of the working week following Sunday
Example
I start my new job on Monday.
我星期一开始新工作。
C1 noun/verb /snɛər/

snare

陷阱
Meaning
a trap for catching animals; to catch or trap
Example
The hunter set a snare to catch rabbits.
猎人设置了一个陷阱来捕捉兔子。
C2 noun /dɪsˈkwaɪɪtjuːd/

disquietude

Meaning
A state of uneasiness, anxiety, or restlessness.
Example
His constant pacing showed his inner disquietude.
C2 noun /rɪˈsɪdɪˌvɪzəm/

recidivism

Meaning
The tendency of a convicted criminal to reoffend or relapse into criminal behavior.
Example
The government introduced new programs to reduce recidivism among former inmates.
B2 verb, noun /ɪnˈdevər/

endeavour

努力
Meaning
To try hard to achieve something; an attempt or effort
Example
She endeavoured to finish the project on time.
她努力按时完成项目。
A2 noun /ˈheəkʌt/

haircut

理发
Meaning
the act or style of cutting hair
Example
I got a haircut before the wedding.
我在婚礼前理了发。
C1 noun rɪˈdʌndənsi

redundancy

冗余，过剩
Meaning
The state of being not or no longer needed or useful; superfluousness.
Example
The redundancy in the company's workforce led to many layoffs.
公司员工中的冗余导致了大量裁员。
C1 adjective /ˈluː.mɪ.nəs/

Luminous

光亮的; 发光的; 明亮的
Meaning
bright; shining; emitting light; radiant
Example
The luminous stars filled the dark night sky.
明亮的星星照亮了黑暗的夜空。
B2 adjective /ˌʌnɪnˈtenʃənəl/

Unintentional

非故意的；意外的
Meaning
not done on purpose; accidental
Example
The damage to the car was unintentional.
车的损坏是非故意的。
C2 noun /ɡruːəl/

Gruel

粥
Meaning
a thin liquid food of oatmeal or another meal boiled in milk or water
Example
The sick patient could only eat gruel.
生病的病人只能吃粥。
C2 adjective /əˈdʌltəreɪtɪd/

adulterated

Meaning
describes food, drink, or medicine made weaker or impure by the addition of another substance
Example
Authorities seized adulterated drugs from the warehouse.
C1 noun /ˌɑːk.sɪˈmɔːr.ɒn/

oxymoron

矛盾修饰法
Meaning
a figure of speech where two contradictory terms are combined
Example
The phrase 'deafening silence' is a classic oxymoron.
短语 '震耳欲聋的寂静' 是一个经典的矛盾修饰法。
C1 verb /uːz/

ooze

渗透
Meaning
to slowly flow or leak out through small openings or pores
Example
Blood began to ooze from the small cut.
血液开始从小伤口渗透出来。
C2 noun /ˌɒpəˈrɛtə/

operetta

轻歌剧
Meaning
a short opera with light and humorous themes
Example
The theater staged a famous operetta by Gilbert and Sullivan.
剧院上演了吉尔伯特与沙利文的著名轻歌剧。
A2 adjective /əˈnɔɪɪŋ/

annoying

烦人的
Meaning
causing irritation or mild anger; bothersome or troublesome
Example
The constant noise from the street was extremely annoying.
街道传来的持续噪音非常烦人。
B2 adjective /ˈsteɪʃəˌneri/

stationary

静止
Meaning
Not moving or not intended to be moved.
Example
The car remained stationary at the red light.
汽车在红灯前保持静止。
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。
C2 noun /laɪər/

lyre

竖琴
Meaning
a stringed musical instrument of ancient Greece
Example
The musician played a melody on the lyre.
音乐家在竖琴上演奏了一首旋律。
C2 noun /prɪˈhɛnʃən/

prehension

抓握的动作; 抓住某物的能力
Meaning
the act of grasping or seizing; the ability to take hold of something
Example
Therapists assessed the patient's prehension during hand therapy.
治疗师在手部治疗中评估了患者的抓握能力。
C1 noun, verb /ˈmæn.deɪt/

mandate

命令
Meaning
an official order or command; to give someone authority to act in a certain way
Example
The government issued a mandate to reduce carbon emissions.
政府发布了减少碳排放的命令。
B1 adjective /ˌʌnˈpeɪd/

Unpaid

未支付的; 无薪的
Meaning
not paid for; without payment or salary
Example
She worked as an unpaid intern for six months.
她作为一名无薪实习生工作了六个月。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈwɪtɪŋ/

unwitting

无意的
Meaning
Not aware of what is happening; done without realizing.
Example
She became an unwitting participant in the scam.
她成了这场骗局中的一个无意的参与者。
B1 verb /ˈkælkjəˌleɪt/

calculate

计算
Meaning
to determine by mathematical computation; to estimate
Example
I need to calculate the total cost.
我需要计算总成本。
C2 adjective /ˈsuːpaɪn/

supine

仰卧
Meaning
Lying on the back, face upward; failing to act due to laziness or weakness.
Example
He lay supine on the grass, staring at the stars.
他躺在草地上，仰望星星。
C2 adjective /rɪˈtɪkjʊlət/

reticulate

网状
Meaning
Having a net-like pattern or structure.
Example
The leaf had a reticulate pattern of veins.
叶子有着网状的脉络图案。
C2 noun /pəˈveɪʒən/

pervasion

传播
Meaning
the act of spreading through or being present everywhere in something
Example
There was a pervasion of hope throughout the community.
整个社区充满了希望的传播。
C2 noun /ˈæl.kə.laɪ ækt/

Alkali Act

碱性法案
Meaning
A British law passed in 1863 to regulate the emission of hydrochloric acid gas from alkali works, representing one of the first pieces of environmental legislation.
Example
The Alkali Act of 1863 was one of the first environmental laws.
1863年的碱性法案是最早的环境法律之一。
B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.səns/

Licence

许可证
Meaning
a permit from an authority to own or use something, do a particular thing, or carry on a trade
Example
You need a driving licence to operate a car.
你需要驾驶执照才能驾驶汽车。
C2 noun /ˌɒktədʒəˈnɛəriən/

octogenarian

八十岁老人
Meaning
A person who is between 80 and 89 years old.
Example
The octogenarian still jogs every morning to stay healthy.
这位八十岁老人仍然每天早上跑步以保持健康。
A2 adjective/adverb /laʊd/

loud

响亮
Meaning
Producing or capable of producing much noise.
Example
The music was too loud to concentrate.
音乐太响了，无法集中注意力。
C1 noun /ˌtæm.bəˈriːn/

Tambourine

铃鼓
Meaning
a small drum with metal discs around the edge that jingle when shaken or hit
Example
She shook the tambourine to the rhythm of the music.
她随着音乐的节奏摇晃着坦布林。
C2 verb /ɪsˈtʃuː/

eschew

避开
Meaning
to deliberately avoid or abstain from something
Example
She chose to eschew junk food for a healthier diet.
她选择避开垃圾食品，选择更健康的饮食。
C1 adjective /ˈskrʌfi/

Scruffy

邋遢的或不整洁的外观；脏的和磨损的
Meaning
untidy or unkempt in appearance; shabby and worn
Example
The scruffy old dog wandered through the streets looking for food.
那只邋遢的老狗在街上徘徊，寻找食物。
C2 noun /ˈkrɛməˌtɔːri/

crematory

火葬场
Meaning
a place where dead bodies are cremated
Example
The crematory was located near the cemetery.
火葬场位于墓地附近。
A2 adjective kɑːm

calm

平静
Meaning
Not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions; peaceful.
Example
The calm environment supports healing.
安静的环境有助于康复。
C2 adjective /ˈɒkjʊlər/

ocular

眼科的
Meaning
Relating to the eye or vision.
Example
The patient was referred to a specialist for ocular treatment.
患者被转诊到眼科专家进行治疗。
B2 noun /dɪˈsɛnt/

descent

下降 / 血统
Meaning
the action of moving downward, falling, or dropping; ancestry or origin
Example
The climbers began their descent from the mountain peak.
登山者从山顶开始下降。
B2 adjective /fræŋk/

Frank

诚实的; 坦率的; 直率的; 真诚的
Meaning
honest; open; straightforward; candid
Example
She gave me a frank opinion about my presentation.
她对我的演讲给出了直率的意见。
B1 noun ˌtɑːdʒ məˈhɑːl

Taj Mahal

泰姬陵
Meaning
A famous mausoleum in India, considered one of the most beautiful structures ever built and a symbol of love.
Example
The Taj Mahal is considered one of the most beautiful structures ever built.
泰姬陵被认为是有史以来最美丽的建筑之一。
B2 noun /ˈɒp.tɪ.mɪ.zəm/

optimism

乐观
Meaning
Hopefulness and confidence about the future or the successful outcome of something.
Example
Her optimism helped her overcome difficult times.
她的乐观帮助她克服了困难的时光。
A1 adjective /ˈmɛni/

many

许多
Meaning
a large number of
Example
Many students attended the lecture.
许多学生参加了讲座。
C2 verb /dʒɪr/

jeer

嘲笑
Meaning
to laugh at someone or something in a cruel or mocking way
Example
The crowd began to jeer at the opposing team.
人群开始对对方球队嘲笑。
A2 noun /dʌk/

Duck

鸭子
Meaning
a waterbird with webbed feet and a broad flat bill
Example
The duck swam gracefully across the lake.
那只鸭子优雅地游过湖面。
C2 adjective /ˌdɪspjuːˈteɪʃəs/

disputatious

爱争辩的
Meaning
fond of or given to argument and debate
Example
His disputatious nature often led to heated conversations.
他争辩的性格常常导致激烈的讨论。
B1 noun /paɪl/

pile

堆
Meaning
a large amount of something stacked or placed in a heap
Example
He placed the books in a pile on the table.
他把书堆放在桌子上。
C2 noun /ˈɡʊrmənd/

gourmand

美食家
Meaning
A person who enjoys eating a lot or has a great appetite for food.
Example
As a true gourmand, he never missed an opportunity to try new dishes.
作为一名真正的美食家，他从不放过尝试新菜肴的机会。
B1 noun /ˈkæbɪn/

cabin

小屋
Meaning
a small shelter or house, often made of wood in a remote area
Example
They spent the weekend in a cozy cabin in the mountains.
他们在山中的一个舒适小屋里度过了周末。
C1 noun ɪnˈdɪdʒɪnəs trəˈdɪʃənz

Indigenous Traditions

原住民传统
Meaning
Cultural practices, beliefs, and customs that have been passed down through generations among native peoples.
Example
Indigenous traditions in the Chittagong Hill Tracts are unique.
吉大港山区的原住民传统独特。
C2 noun /ˈaɪsinəs/

iciness

冰冷
Meaning
The state of being cold in manner or temperature.
Example
There was a distinct iciness in his voice.
他的声音中有一种明显的冰冷感。
C1 noun /ˈbæs.ti.ən/

bastion

堡垒, 防御工事
Meaning
a stronghold or fortification; a place or institution strongly defending particular principles
Example
The castle stood as a bastion against enemy attacks.
这座城堡作为抵御敌人攻击的堡垒而屹立。
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。
B2 adjective /ˈfeɪvərəbl/

favourable

有利的
Meaning
Expressing approval, support, or positivity; advantageous or beneficial
Example
The weather conditions were favourable for the outdoor event.
户外活动的天气条件是有利的。
B2 noun /ˈbælət/

ballot

选票
Meaning
a process of voting, usually in secret; the paper used to record a vote
Example
Voters cast their ballot in the election.
选民在选举中投下了选票。
A2 noun /saɪt/

sight

视力
Meaning
the ability to see or something that is seen
Example
The sight of the sunset took her breath away.
日落的景象让她屏住了呼吸。
C2 adjective /pɔːrˈtɛntəs/

portentous

不祥的，严肃的
Meaning
Giving a sign or warning that something, often bad or serious, is going to happen; or overly solemn and pompous.
Example
His portentous tone made everyone nervous about the news.
他那不祥的语气让大家因新闻感到紧张。
C2 noun /ˈhɒɡz.hɛd/

hogshead

大桶
Meaning
A large cask or barrel, traditionally used for storing liquids like wine or beer.
Example
The cellar was filled with hogsheads of ale.
地下室里堆满了啤酒的大桶。
A2 noun /dʒæz/

jazz

幸福
Meaning
a style of music characterized by improvisation, syncopation, and strong rhythm, originating in African American communities
Example
She loves listening to live jazz on weekends.
当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
C1 noun /ˈɪrˌplʌɡ/

earplug

耳塞
Meaning
a device inserted into the ear to block out noise or water
Example
He wore earplugs to sleep during the noisy night.
他在嘈杂的夜晚睡觉时戴了耳塞。
C1 noun ˌɪn.toʊˈneɪ.ʃən

intonation

语调
Meaning
The rise and fall of tone in speech and pronunciation.
Example
Proper intonation enhances the clarity of a speech.
正确的语调提高演讲的清晰度。
B1 adjective /ˈkriːmi/

creamy

像奶油一样光滑、丰富的质地
Meaning
having a smooth, rich texture like cream
Example
She poured a creamy sauce over the pasta.
她把奶油般的酱汁倒在了意大利面上。
B2 noun /kəˈlɑːʒ/

collage

拼贴画
Meaning
A piece of art made by sticking various materials such as photographs or paper onto a surface.
Example
She created a collage using old magazine pictures.
她用旧杂志的照片制作了一幅拼贴画。
A1 noun /laɪt/

Light

光
Meaning
the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible; electromagnetic radiation of any wavelength
Example
Turn on the light, it's getting dark.
开灯吧，天黑了。
C2 noun səˈtaɪ.ə.ti

satiety

饱腹感
Meaning
The feeling of being satisfied or full, especially with regard to food.
Example
High-fiber foods provide longer satiety.
富含纤维的食物提供更长时间的饱腹感。