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C1 adjective /riˈækʃəˌneri/

reactionary

反动的
Meaning
Opposing political or social progress or reform; extremely conservative.
Example
The group took a reactionary stance against the new policies.
该小组采取了反动的立场，反对新政策。
C2 noun /ˈhaɪdrə/

hydra

九头蛇
Meaning
a many-headed serpent in Greek mythology; a problem that seems to grow worse when attempts are made to solve it
Example
Corruption is like a hydra, hard to defeat completely.
腐败就像九头蛇，完全根除它非常困难。
A1 noun /raɪs/

Rice

米饭
Meaning
a cereal grain that is a staple food in many countries
Example
We eat rice with curry for dinner.
我们晚餐吃咖喱配米饭。
B1 noun/verb /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/

compliment

恭维
Meaning
a polite expression of praise or admiration; to politely praise someone
Example
She complimented him on his excellent presentation.
她对他的精彩演讲表示了恭维。
C1 adjective səˈsaɪ.ə.təl

societal

社会的
Meaning
Relating to society or social relationships.
Example
Societal benefits of space tourism are under debate.
太空旅游的社会效益正在辩论中。
B2 adjective /ˈrek.ləs/

Reckless

鲁莽的; 冒失的; 危险的;
Meaning
acting without thinking about consequences; careless; dangerous;
Example
His reckless driving caused a serious accident.
他的鲁莽驾驶导致了严重的事故。
C2 adverb /ˌɪnəzˈmʌtʃ/

inasmuch

鉴于
Meaning
To the extent that; considering that.
Example
Inasmuch as you are their teacher, you should guide them carefully.
鉴于你是他们的老师，你应该小心地指导他们。
C2 noun/verb /ˈmæn.ə.kəl/

manacle

手铐
Meaning
A metal shackle for fastening someone's hands or ankles; also to restrain with such shackles.
Example
The prisoner was manacled before being taken to court.
囚犯在被带到法庭之前被镣铐。
A2 noun /ˈmædʒɪk/

magic

魔法
Meaning
the use of mysterious or supernatural powers to influence events
Example
The magician amazed the crowd with his magic.
魔术师用他的魔法让观众惊讶。
B1 noun /əˈtæʧmənt/

attachment

依附
Meaning
a strong feeling of affection or connection
Example
The attachment he felt to his hometown was undeniable.
他对家乡的依附感是不可否认的。
C1 adjective /ˈdek.stər.əs/

dexterous

灵巧
Meaning
Showing or having skill, especially with the hands; mentally adroit and skillful.
Example
A dexterous programmer can write complex codes effortlessly.
一个灵巧的程序员可以毫不费力地写出复杂的代码。
B2 noun /ˈsɜːdʒən/

surgeon

外科医生
Meaning
a doctor who performs medical operations
Example
The surgeon performed a complex heart operation.
外科医生进行了复杂的心脏手术。
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。
B1 adjective /ˈklæsɪk/

classic

经典，杰出
Meaning
Judged over a period of time to be of the highest quality and outstanding of its kind.
Example
That movie is a classic example of 90s comedy.
那部电影是90年代喜剧的经典范例。
A2 adjective /sər'praɪz.ɪŋ/

Surprising

令人惊讶的; 出人意料的
Meaning
causing surprise; unexpected; remarkable
Example
It's surprising how quickly children learn new languages.
令人惊讶的是，孩子们学新语言的速度有多快。
B2 noun ˈsʌbstɪˌtut

substitute

替代品
Meaning
A person or thing acting or serving in place of another.
Example
Money cannot be a substitute for genuine happiness.
钱不能成为真正幸福的替代品。
A2 noun /ˈʌv.ən/

Oven

烤箱
Meaning
an enclosed compartment used for heating, baking, or drying food
Example
She baked cookies in the oven for thirty minutes.
她在烤箱里烤了三十分钟的饼干。
A2 noun /dʒiˈɒɡrəfi/

geography

地理
Meaning
the study of the Earth’s physical features, climates, populations, and the relationships between people and their environments
Example
She studies geography to understand how landscapes and human societies interact.
她学习地理来理解世界。
A2 noun ˈɡrænˌpɛrənts

Grandparents

祖父母
Meaning
The parents of one's father or mother.
Example
Grandparents are an important part of the family tree.
祖父母是家谱中的重要部分。
C1 verb /məˈlɛst/

molest

骚扰 / 性虐待
Meaning
to assault or abuse someone, especially in a sexual or physical way
Example
The criminal was arrested for attempting to molest a child.
罪犯因试图猥亵一个孩子而被逮捕。
C1 noun, verb /dɪsˈɑːnər/

dishonor

Meaning
a state of shame or loss of respect; to bring shame upon someone or something
Example
The soldier felt he had brought dishonor to his family.
C2 adjective /dɪˈrɪzəbl/

derisible

可嘲笑的
Meaning
deserving ridicule or mockery
Example
His excuse was so weak that it was plainly derisible.
他的借口如此虚弱，以至于显然是可嘲笑的。
C1 noun /kɔːrs flaʊər/

Course flour

粗面粉
Meaning
coarsely ground flour with larger particles, typically used for baking bread
Example
She used course flour to make homemade bread with a rustic texture.
她使用了粗面粉做了一个有乡村质感的自制面包。
C2 noun /ˌɛksɪˈkreɪʃən/

execration

诅咒
Meaning
An act of cursing or denouncing someone or something with hatred.
Example
The dictator’s name was spoken with execration after his fall.
独裁者的名字在他倒台后带着诅咒被提起。
B1 noun /kɪt/

kit

工具包
Meaning
a set of tools, equipment, or materials used for a particular purpose
Example
He bought a first aid kit for emergencies.
他买了一个急救包以备不时之需。
C1 noun /rɪˈkɒnɪsəns/

reconnaissance

侦察
Meaning
A survey or exploration, especially for military or strategic purposes.
Example
The soldiers conducted a reconnaissance of the enemy camp.
士兵们进行了敌营的侦察。
B2 verb /ɪnˈroʊl/

enrol

报名
Meaning
To officially register or sign up for a course, program, or membership
Example
She decided to enrol in a language course to improve her skills.
她决定报名参加一门语言课程以提高她的技能。
B2 adjective /nuːd/

nude

裸体
Meaning
Wearing no clothes; naked.
Example
The artist painted a nude model.
艺术家画了一位裸体模特。
A2 adjective /ˈhevi/

Heavy

沉重的
Meaning
having great weight; intense or severe
Example
The heavy suitcase was difficult to carry up the stairs.
沉重的行李箱很难提上楼。
C2 noun /ˈtɪl.ər/

Tiller

农民
Meaning
a person who tills or cultivates land; a farmer
Example
The tiller worked hard in the fields every morning.
农民每天早晨在田野里辛勤工作。
B1 noun /tʃiːk/

Cheek

脸颊; 无礼;
Meaning
either side of the face below the eye; impudent or disrespectful behavior
Example
The baby's rosy cheeks showed she was healthy and happy.
宝宝的红润脸颊显示她健康快乐。
B2 noun /ˈdʒoʊ.kər/

Joker

小丑
Meaning
a playing card with a picture of a jester, used as a wild card; a person who is fond of joking
Example
He used the joker card to complete his winning hand in the poker game.
他用小丑牌来完成他在扑克游戏中的赢牌。
C1 verb /ɡleɪz/

glaze

上光
Meaning
to cover with a smooth, shiny surface; to coat with a glossy finish
Example
The chef glazed the cake with chocolate.
厨师用巧克力给蛋糕上了光。
B1 adverb /praɪˈmɛrɪli/

primarily

主要
Meaning
for the most part; mainly
Example
She is primarily responsible for managing the finances.
她主要负责管理财务。
C1 adjective /ˌhaɪ.drəˈpɒn.ɪk/

hydroponic

水培
Meaning
Relating to the process of growing plants in sand, gravel, or liquid, with added nutrients but without soil.
Example
Hydroponic farming allows crops to grow without soil.
水培农业允许作物在没有土壤的情况下生长。
C2 adjective /ˈpʌkɪʃ/

puckish

顽皮
Meaning
playfully mischievous
Example
The child gave a puckish grin before hiding the toy.
孩子在藏玩具之前露出了顽皮的笑容。
B1 noun /ˈsʌn.flaʊər/

Sun flower

向日葵
Meaning
a large yellow flower that turns to face the sun
Example
The sunflower field looked amazing in the bright sunlight.
向日葵田在明亮的阳光下看起来很美。
B2 noun /ˌpʌɪ.əˈnɪr/

Pioneer

在新地区探索或定居的第一个人；开发新思想或方法的人
Meaning
a person who is among the first to explore or settle a new area; someone who develops new ideas or methods
Example
She was a pioneer in the field of computer science.
她是计算机科学领域的先驱。
B1 noun /ˈdaɪəɡræm/

diagram

图表
Meaning
a simplified drawing that shows the structure, relationship, or process of something
Example
The teacher explained the system using a clear diagram.
老师用一个清晰的图表解释了这个系统。
C1 verb /riˈɪtəreɪt/

reiterate

重申
Meaning
To say something again or repeatedly for emphasis or clarity.
Example
The teacher reiterated the importance of honesty.
老师重申了诚实的重要性。
C1 adjective /ˌpɛd.əˈɡɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

pedagogical

教育学的
Meaning
Relating to teaching and education; concerned with the methods and practice of teaching.
Example
The school adopted new pedagogical techniques to improve learning.
学校采用了新的教育学技术来改善学习。
C2 verb /ɪkˈskruːʃieɪt/

excruciate

折磨
Meaning
to cause intense pain or suffering
Example
The injury excruciated him with unbearable pain.
伤害让他经历了无法忍受的疼痛。
C2 verb /ˈɪməleɪt/

immolate

自焚
Meaning
To kill or sacrifice, especially by burning.
Example
The protesters threatened to immolate themselves in front of the building.
抗议者威胁要在建筑物前自焚。
C1 noun /ˈnoʊmæd/

nomad

游牧民
Meaning
A person who has no permanent home and moves from place to place.
Example
The desert was once home to nomads who lived by herding animals.
沙漠曾经是游牧民的家，他们靠放牧生存。
A2 noun,verb /kɔːrt/

court

法院或寻求关注或偏爱的地方
Meaning
a place where legal cases are heard or to seek favor or attention
Example
He courted the judge with respect.
他以尊重的态度追求法官。
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 /ˈmɜːrsəˌnɛri/

mercenary

雇佣兵
Meaning
a professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army; also used to describe someone motivated solely by money.
Example
The mercenary fought for whoever paid the highest wage.
雇佣兵为支付最高工资的人而战斗。
A2 noun /biː/

Bee

蜜蜂
Meaning
a flying insect that produces honey and can sting
Example
The bee collected nectar from the flower.
蜜蜂从花朵中采集了花蜜。
C2 adjective /ˈhæl.si.ən/

halcyon

宁静的
Meaning
calm, peaceful, and happy; denoting a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful
Example
She often reminisces about the halcyon days of her childhood.
她经常回忆起她童年时宁静的日子。
B2 noun /ˈwaɪld.laɪf ˌkɒnsərˈveɪʃən/

wildlife conservation

野生动物保护
Meaning
The practice of protecting wild animal species and their habitats in order to maintain healthy wildlife species or populations and to restore, protect or enhance natural ecosystems.
Example
Wildlife conservation aims to protect endangered species.
野生动物保护旨在保护濒危物种。
C2 adjective /ɪˈfʌldʒənt/

effulgent

灿烂
Meaning
Shining brilliantly; radiant.
Example
Her effulgent smile brightened everyone's mood.
她那灿烂的微笑照亮了每个人的心情。
C2 adjective /rɪˈmjuːnərətɪv/

remunerative

有利可图
Meaning
Financially rewarding or profitable.
Example
He chose a remunerative career in medicine.
他选择了医学领域一个有利可图的职业。
C2 adjective /həˈrɛtɪkəl/

heretical

异端
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards, especially in religion.
Example
The priest condemned the book as heretical.
牧师将这本书谴责为异端。
C2 noun /ˌɔːrdɪˈneɪʃən/

ordination

任职
Meaning
The ceremony of conferring holy orders or official religious authority.
Example
The church held a special service for the ordination of new priests.
教堂为新神父举行了一个特别的服务，进行圣职任命。
B2 noun /ˈriːzənɪŋ/

reasoning

推理
Meaning
the process of thinking about something in a logical way in order to form a conclusion or judgment
Example
Her reasoning for leaving was clear and logical.
她离开的推理是清晰和合逻辑的。
C1 adjective /ɪˈspeʃəl/

especial

特别
Meaning
Particularly remarkable or significant; distinguished from others
Example
This is an especial opportunity you should not miss.
这是一个你不应错过的特别机会。
C2 noun /ˈpjuːdʒɪlɪst/

pugilist

拳击手
Meaning
A professional or skilled boxer.
Example
The pugilist entered the ring with confidence.
拳击手充满信心地进入了拳台。
C1 noun /ˈprɒfəsi/

prophecy

预言
Meaning
a prediction or message about the future, often believed to be divinely inspired
Example
The prophecy foretold the rise of a great leader.
预言预示着伟大领导者的崛起。
C1 adjective /məˈnɒtənəs/

Monotonous

单调的; 无聊的; 重复的
Meaning
lacking in variety; tediously unvarying; boring and repetitive
Example
The monotonous sound of the rain made everyone feel sleepy.
雨的单调声音让每个人都感到困倦。
C1 noun /ˈrep.lɪ.kə/

Replica

复制品
Meaning
an exact copy or model of something, especially one on a smaller scale
Example
The museum displayed a perfect replica of the ancient statue.
博物馆展示了古代雕像的完美复制品。
C1 noun /ˈlɛk.sɪ.kɒn/

lexicon

词汇
Meaning
The vocabulary of a person, language, or branch of knowledge; a collection of words and terms.
Example
A translator must have a vast lexicon of both languages.
翻译人员必须掌握两种语言的广泛词汇。
C1 noun əˈrɪd.ɪ.ti

aridity

干旱
Meaning
The state of being extremely dry, especially having insufficient rainfall to support vegetation.
Example
The aridity of the land is increasing due to climate change.
由于气候变化，土地的干旱正在加剧。
C1 verb /ˈtɒpl/

topple

倒塌
Meaning
to fall or cause to fall over; to overthrow
Example
The earthquake caused the old building to topple.
地震导致了旧建筑的倒塌。
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。
B1 verb /ˈɪndʒər/

injure

伤害
Meaning
to cause physical harm or damage to someone or something
Example
He injured his leg while playing football.
他踢足球时伤了腿。
C2 adjective /rɪˈfræktəri/

refractory

反叛的
Meaning
Stubborn or resistant to control, authority, or treatment.
Example
The refractory child refused to follow the teacher's instructions.
这个反叛的孩子拒绝遵循老师的指示。
B2 noun /əbˈzɜːvər/

observer

观察者
Meaning
a person who watches or notices something
Example
The observer took notes during the meeting.
观察者在会议期间做了笔记。
B1 noun /kraʊn/

Crown

王冠
Meaning
a circular ornamental headdress worn by a monarch as a symbol of authority
Example
The queen wore a magnificent crown during the coronation ceremony.
女王在加冕仪式上戴着一顶华丽的王冠。
B1 noun, verb /dʒeɪl/

jail

监狱
Meaning
A place for the confinement of people accused or convicted of a crime; to imprison.
Example
The thief was sent to jail for stealing.
小偷因盗窃被送进了监狱。
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。
C1 verb /ɪnˈfjʊərieɪt/

infuriate

激怒
Meaning
To make someone extremely angry.
Example
His careless remarks infuriated the entire team.
他的不小心评论让整个团队生气。
B2 verb /pərˈsuː/

pursue

追求
Meaning
to follow or chase with the intent to catch or achieve something
Example
She decided to pursue her dreams of becoming a doctor.
她决定追求成为医生的梦想。
A2 noun /ˈdʒɜːr.ni/

Journey

旅行
Meaning
an act of travelling from one place to another; a long and often difficult process of personal development
Example
Their journey across the country took three weeks to complete.
他们的旅行穿越整个国家，花了三周时间。
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。
C2 noun /ˌbaɪ.oʊ.rɪˌmiː.diˈeɪ.ʃən/

bioremediation

生物修复
Meaning
The use of living organisms to neutralize or remove environmental contaminants.
Example
Bioremediation helps remove toxins from polluted soil.
生物修复帮助清除污染土壤中的毒素。
B2 noun /kənˈstreɪnt/

constraint

限制
Meaning
a limitation or restriction
Example
Time is the biggest constraint in completing the project.
时间是完成项目的最大限制。
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。
C1 verb /sʌlk/

sulk

生闷气
Meaning
to be silent and bad-tempered because you are angry or disappointed
Example
She sulked in her room after the argument.
她在争吵后生闷气待在房间里。
C2 verb /ˈlɔɪtər/

loiter

Meaning
To stand or wait around idly without apparent purpose.
Example
The teenagers were told not to loiter outside the shop.
C1 noun /tɑːrˈpɔːlɪn/

tarpaulin

Meaning
A large sheet of strong, flexible, water-resistant material used for covering or protecting things.
Example
The workers used a tarpaulin to cover the construction materials from rain.
C1 noun /ˈlaɪm.laɪt/

Limelight

公众关注的焦点；通过加热石灰圆筒产生的明亮光
Meaning
the focus of public attention; a bright light produced by heating a cylinder of lime
Example
The celebrity enjoyed being in the limelight.
明星享受站在聚光灯下。
B2 verb /səbˈmɪt/

submit

提交
Meaning
to present for consideration; to surrender; to yield
Example
Please submit your assignment by Friday.
请在周五之前提交您的作业。
C2 noun /ˈpriːsɛpt/

precept

教条
Meaning
A general rule intended to regulate behavior or thought.
Example
Honesty is a fundamental precept in all religions.
诚实是所有宗教中的一个基本教条。
B2 noun /ˈtɛrərɪst/

terrorist

恐怖分子
Meaning
a person who uses violence or threats to intimidate or coerce, especially for political purposes
Example
The terrorist was arrested by the police after the attack.
恐怖分子在袭击后被警察逮捕。
A1 noun /ɑːrt/

art

艺术
Meaning
the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination
Example
She studied art at the university.
她在大学学习艺术。
C1 adjective /ˌmɪsəˈleɪniəs/

Miscellaneous

各种各样的; 混合的; 多样的
Meaning
various; diverse; mixed; assorted
Example
The box contained miscellaneous items from different periods.
盒子里有不同时间段的各种物品。
C2 noun /ˈoʊɡər/

ogre

Meaning
A mythical monster, often depicted as large, hideous, and cruel; metaphorically, a cruel or terrifying person.
Example
The villagers feared the ogre who lived in the dark forest.
B2 noun /ˈdeb.riː/

debris

碎片
Meaning
Scattered pieces of waste or remains.
Example
Debris in the eyes causes irritation.
眼睛里的碎片会引起刺激。
B2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛkt/

disinfect

消毒
Meaning
to clean something thoroughly to destroy bacteria or viruses
Example
The nurse disinfected the wound before applying a bandage.
护士在敷上绷带之前消毒了伤口。
A2 noun /ˈrɛkɔːd/

record

记录
Meaning
a written or spoken account of something
Example
I kept a record of all the meetings.
我记录了所有的会议。
B2 noun daɪˈlem.ə

dilemma

困境, 难题
Meaning
A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives.
Example
She faced a moral dilemma at work.
她在工作中面临道德困境。
B2 noun /ˈpjʊə.rɪ.ti/

Purity

纯净; 清洁; 无污染
Meaning
the state of being pure; cleanness or freedom from contamination
Example
The purity of the mountain water was remarkable.
山水的纯净令人赞叹。
B2 verb /ˌriː.kənˈstrʌkt/

reconstruct

重建
Meaning
to build or form something again after it has been damaged or destroyed
Example
The city was reconstructed after the earthquake.
这座城市在地震后重新建设。
B2 verb /draʊn/

drown

溺水
Meaning
to die or cause to die by being submerged in and inhaling water
Example
He nearly drowned while swimming in the river.
他在河里游泳时差点淹死。
B2 noun /ˈkɒmənˌtɛri/

commentary

评论
Meaning
An expression of opinions or explanations about an event, situation, or text.
Example
The professor's commentary on the novel was insightful.
教授对小说的评论非常有见地。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkoʊˈɜːrsəbl̩/

incoercible

无法强迫的
Meaning
Not capable of being forced, compelled, or restrained.
Example
Her incoercible spirit inspired others to fight for justice.
她那无法强迫的精神激励了其他人争取正义。
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。
A2 noun /trʌk/

truck

卡车
Meaning
a large motor vehicle for transporting goods
Example
The truck was loaded with boxes for the warehouse.
卡车装满了仓库的箱子。
A2 preposition /dɪˈspaɪt/

despite

尽管
Meaning
Without being affected by; in spite of.
Example
He continued his work despite the difficulties.
尽管有困难，他继续工作。
B2 adjective /ˈʃɔːrt ˌsaɪtɪd/

Short-sighted

近视; 短期视野
Meaning
lacking foresight or consideration for the future; myopic
Example
His short-sighted decision to quit school early affected his career prospects.
他短视的决定早早离开学校影响了他的职业前景。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpjʊər/

Impure

不纯
Meaning
contaminated; not clean; mixed with foreign substances
Example
The impure water caused health problems in the village.
不纯的水在村庄里引起了健康问题。
B1 noun /prəˈfeʃ.ən/

Profession

职业
Meaning
a type of job that requires special education, training, or skill
Example
Teaching is a noble profession that shapes future generations.
教学是一项崇高的职业，它塑造了未来的世代。
A2 adverb /ˈbædli/

badly

糟糕
Meaning
in a way that is not good; poorly or severely
Example
He performed badly in the exam.
他在考试中表现得很差。
B2 adjective /veɪɡ/

Vague

模糊; 不确定
Meaning
unclear or uncertain in meaning; not clearly expressed
Example
His explanation was too vague for me to understand.
他的解释太模糊，我无法理解。
C1 noun /ˌdɪspɛnˈseɪʃən/

dispensation

Meaning
An exemption from a rule or usual requirement; a system of order, government, or control.
Example
The school granted him a special dispensation to skip the exam due to illness.
B2 noun /bleɪd/

Blade

刀片
Meaning
a sharp flat cutting edge of a knife, sword, or tool
Example
The blade of the knife needs to be sharpened.
刀刃需要磨锐。
A2 adjective /wɪrd/

weird

奇怪
Meaning
suggesting something supernatural or very strange; unusual
Example
The movie had a weird ending that nobody expected.
电影有一个奇怪的结局，没有人预料到。
B2 noun /ˈɛθɪks/

ethics

伦理
Meaning
moral principles that govern a person's behavior or the conduct of an activity
Example
Business ethics require companies to act fairly and responsibly.
商业伦理要求公司公平且负责任地行事。
C2 noun /ˌluː.mɪˈnɛs.əns/

luminescence

发光现象
Meaning
The emission of light by a substance not resulting from heat; a type of cold light.
Example
The luminescence of the fireflies lit up the forest.
萤火虫的发光现象照亮了森林。
C1 noun /fruːˈɡæl.ə.ti/

frugality

节俭
Meaning
The quality of being economical in use or expenditure; not wasteful.
Example
Frugality is essential for saving money effectively.
节俭对有效节省钱至关重要。
B2 noun /ˈsʌb.sɪ.di/

subsidy

补贴
Meaning
Financial assistance provided by government to reduce costs of goods or services.
Example
The government provides a fuel subsidy to control prices.
政府提供燃料补贴以控制价格。
B2 noun /ˈmaɪ.ɡrənt/

migrant

移民
Meaning
A person who moves from one place to another, especially to find work or better living conditions.
Example
Many migrants travel long distances to find employment.
许多移民旅行很长的距离以寻找工作。
B2 noun /rɪb/

Rib

肋骨
Meaning
one of the curved bones that protect the chest and lungs
Example
He broke his rib in the accident.
他在事故中断了一根肋骨。
C2 adjective /ˌæf.əˈrɪs.tɪk/

aphoristic

格言风格
Meaning
expressed in the style of a short, witty saying
Example
Her writing style is concise and aphoristic.
她的写作风格简洁而格言式。
C1 noun /ˌdɒmɪˈneɪʃən/

domination

统治
Meaning
the exercise of control or influence over someone or something
Example
The empire sought domination over its neighbors.
帝国寻求对其邻国的统治。
B2 noun /ˈrep.taɪl/

Reptile

爬行动物
Meaning
a cold-blooded animal with scaly skin that lays eggs on land
Example
The lizard is a common reptile found in gardens.
蜥蜴是一种常见的爬行动物，常见于花园中。
A1 noun /ˈkʌl.ər/

Colour

颜色
Meaning
the property possessed by an object of producing different sensations on the eye as a result of the way it reflects light; hue, tint, shade
Example
What is your favorite colour for painting the bedroom walls?
你最喜欢的卧室墙面涂什么颜色？
C2 noun /kənˈtjuː.ʒən/

contusion

淤伤，碰伤
Meaning
a bruise or injury without breaking the skin
Example
The boxer had several contusions after the match.
拳击手在比赛后有好几个淤伤。
C1 noun /ˈpoʊl.stɑːr/

Polestar

北极星
Meaning
a bright star that appears to stay in the same position in the sky and is used for navigation
Example
Sailors used the polestar to navigate across the ocean.
水手们用北极星导航穿越大海。
C2 noun /ˈkɒksweɪn/

coxswain

舵手
Meaning
the person in charge of navigating and steering a boat, especially a racing or small boat
Example
The coxswain shouted instructions to the rowing team.
舵手向划船队发出了指令。
C2 noun /ˈmaɪkrəˌkɒzəm/

microcosm

微观宇宙
Meaning
A small, representative system having analogies to a larger system; a miniature version of something.
Example
The small town is a microcosm of the entire nation.
这个小镇是整个国家的微观宇宙。