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C1 adjective /rɪˈbel.jəs/

Rebellious

反叛的; 不服从的; 抵抗控制的;
Meaning
defying authority; resisting control; disobedient;
Example
The rebellious teenager refused to follow his parents' rules.
那个叛逆的青少年拒绝遵守父母的规则。
C1 noun /rɑk sɔlt/

Rock Salt

岩盐
Meaning
natural salt crystals formed from evaporated ancient seas; unrefined salt
Example
Rock salt is considered healthier than table salt.
岩盐被认为比食盐更健康。
C1 noun /rɪˈpjuːt/

repute

名誉
Meaning
the opinion generally held of someone or something; reputation
Example
He is a scholar of great repute in his field.
他在他的领域享有很高的名誉。
C1 adjective /ræmˈbʌŋk.ʃəs/

rambunctious

喧闹的
Meaning
boisterous, energetic, and difficult to control.
Example
The rambunctious children filled the house with noise.
那些喧闹的孩子让屋子充满了噪音。
C1 noun ˈrɛp.ə.twɑːr

repertoire

剧目
Meaning
A stock of plays, dances, or pieces that a company or a performer knows or is prepared to perform.
Example
The actor's repertoire includes both comedy and drama.
演员的剧目包括喜剧和戏剧。
C1 verb /rɪˈdiːm/

redeem

兑换
Meaning
to compensate for faults or mistakes; to exchange something for value
Example
He managed to redeem his reputation after the scandal.
他在丑闻后成功地挽回了自己的声誉。
C1 noun /rɪˈsɜː.dʒəns/

resurgence

复兴
Meaning
An increase or revival after a period of little activity, popularity, or occurrence.
Example
The city saw a resurgence in tourism after the pandemic.
这座城市在大流行后看到了旅游业的复兴。
C1 noun /ˈrɪdəns/

riddance

摆脱
Meaning
The action of getting rid of something unwanted or unpleasant.
Example
His departure was considered a welcome riddance by the team.
他的离开被团队视为一种欢迎的摆脱。
C1 adjective /rɪˈkʌr.ənt/

Recurrent

反复的
Meaning
happening repeatedly; occurring again and again; periodic;
Example
She has been suffering from recurrent headaches for months.
她已经有几个月反复头痛了。
C1 noun /rɪˈdʌn.dəns/

Redundance

冗余
Meaning
the state of being not or no longer needed or useful; superfluous repetition of information
Example
The document contained redundance that made it unnecessarily long.
该文档包含冗余内容，使其变得不必要地长。
C1 noun /rɪˈkɜr.əns/

Recurrence

复发
Meaning
the fact of something happening again; an instance of something happening again
Example
The doctor was concerned about the recurrence of the patient's symptoms.
医生对病人症状的复发感到担忧。
C1 verb /rɪˈnaʊns/

renounce

放弃
Meaning
to formally declare rejection of something, such as a claim, belief, or way of life
Example
She renounced her citizenship to move abroad permanently.
她放弃了国籍以便永久定居国外。
C1 noun/verb /ˈræfəl/

raffle

销售彩票
Meaning
A means of raising money by selling numbered tickets, one or more of which are drawn at random for a prize; to sell something in such a lottery.
Example
The charity decided to raffle a bicycle to raise funds.
慈善机构决定通过抽奖出售自行车来筹集资金。
C1 noun /ˈræftər/

rafter

屋梁
Meaning
One of the sloping beams that supports a roof.
Example
The old barn’s rafters were exposed.
老谷仓的屋梁暴露在外。
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 /ˈræʃən/

ration

配给
Meaning
a fixed amount of something, especially food, officially allowed to each person
Example
During the war, each family received a weekly ration of rice.
在战争期间，每个家庭每周获得固定的米饭配给。
C1 verb /rɪˈdʒɛnəreɪt/

regenerate

再生
Meaning
to grow or produce again; to renew or restore
Example
The lizard can regenerate its lost tail.
蜥蜴可以再生它失去的尾巴。
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 verb /ˈrɪvɪt/

rivet

用铆钉固定 / 吸引注意
Meaning
to fasten or secure with a rivet; to hold someone’s attention firmly
Example
The craftsman riveted the metal plates together.
工匠用铆钉把金属板固定在一起。
C1 verb /rɒmp/

romp

快乐地玩耍
Meaning
to play or move in a lively, carefree, and energetic way
Example
The children romped happily in the garden.
孩子们在花园里高兴地玩耍。
C1 adjective /ˌrɛtroʊˈæktɪv/

retroactive

追溯的
Meaning
applying to a period before it was enacted or established
Example
The new law was made retroactive to cover past cases.
新法律追溯适用于过去的案件。
C1 noun rɪˌkuːpərˈeɪʃən

recuperation

恢复
Meaning
The process of gradually recovering from illness or fatigue
Example
Rest is essential for recuperation after illness.
休息对疾病后的恢复至关重要。
C1 noun /ˌrɛfjʊˈteɪʃən/

refutation

驳斥
Meaning
The act of proving a statement or argument to be false or incorrect.
Example
Her essay was a strong refutation of the opposing theory.
她的文章是对对立理论的有力驳斥。
C1 noun /ˌres.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Recitation

朗诵
Meaning
the action of reciting or repeating aloud from memory
Example
The poetry recitation contest was held in the auditorium.
诗歌朗诵比赛在礼堂举行。
C1 adjective /ˈraʊ.di/

Rowdy

吵闹的; 无序的; 破坏性的
Meaning
disorderly; unruly; noisy and disruptive
Example
The rowdy children were making too much noise.
吵闹的孩子们制造了太多噪音。
C1 verb /ˈrɪdɪkjuːl/

ridicule

嘲笑
Meaning
To make fun of someone or something in a cruel or dismissive way.
Example
He was ridiculed for his strange ideas.
他因奇怪的想法而被嘲笑。
C1 verb /rɪˈkuːpəreɪt/

recuperate

恢复
Meaning
to recover from illness or regain strength
Example
She went to the countryside to recuperate after surgery.
她去乡下恢复健康，手术后。
C1 adjective /ˈræɡ.ɪd/

Ragged

破旧的; 破损的; 破烂的
Meaning
torn; tattered; frayed; shabby
Example
The homeless man wore ragged clothes.
无家可归的人穿着破旧的衣服。
C1 noun /ˈrɛz.ə.nəns/

resonance

共鸣
Meaning
A deep, reverberating sound or a quality of evoking response.
Example
His speech had a deep resonance with the audience.
他的演讲在观众中产生了深刻的共鸣。
C1 noun /ruːz/

Ruse

诡计; 计谋
Meaning
an action intended to deceive someone; a trick or stratagem
Example
The thief used a clever ruse to distract the guard.
小偷使用了一种巧妙的诡计来分散警卫的注意力。
C1 adjective /ˈrɪkɪti/

rickety

摇摇欲坠
Meaning
Poorly made and likely to collapse; shaky.
Example
They crossed a rickety wooden bridge over the river.
他们过了一座摇摇欲坠的木桥。
C1 adverb /ˈrɪdʒɪdli/

Rigidly

严格地; 不妥协地
Meaning
in a strict, inflexible manner; without compromise
Example
The rules are rigidly enforced in this institution.
这些规则在这个机构中被严格执行。
C1 verb ˈrɛk.tɪ.faɪ

rectify

纠正
Meaning
To correct mistakes or make something right.
Example
The company took steps to rectify its financial mistakes.
公司采取了措施来纠正其财务错误。
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。
C1 noun /ˈrɛ.trəʊ.fɪt.ɪŋ/

retrofitting

为旧系统添加新技术或功能
Meaning
The addition of new technology or features to older systems.
Example
The building underwent retrofitting to meet new safety standards.
这座建筑通过加装 retrofit 来满足新的安全标准。
C1 verb /ˌrekəˈlekt/

recollect

回忆
Meaning
to remember something; to recall from memory
Example
I can't recollect where I put my keys.
我记不起来我把钥匙放在哪里了。
C1 noun /ˈrʌfiən/

Ruffian

流氓; 暴力的人;
Meaning
a violent person, especially one involved in crime; a brutal or lawless person
Example
The ruffian threatened the shopkeeper for money.
流氓威胁店主要钱。
C1 verb /rɪˈsɜːrdʒ/

resurge

复兴
Meaning
To rise, increase, or become active again after a decline.
Example
Interest in traditional crafts has begun to resurge.
对传统手工艺的兴趣已经开始复兴。
C1 verb /rɪˈbjuːk/

rebuke

斥责
Meaning
to criticize or scold sharply; to express disapproval
Example
The teacher had to rebuke the student for cheating.
老师因作弊而斥责学生。
C1 adjective /ˈraʊzɪŋ/

rousing

激动人心
Meaning
Exciting, inspiring, or stirring.
Example
The speaker delivered a rousing speech that moved the audience.
演讲者发表了一个激动人心的演讲，打动了观众。
C1 noun /rəˈviːn/

ravine

峡谷
Meaning
A deep, narrow valley with steep sides.
Example
The river carved a deep ravine through the mountains.
河流在山脉中切割出一条深深的峡谷。
C1 adjective /ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnsəbl̩/

reprehensible

可耻的
Meaning
Deserving strong criticism or blame.
Example
His dishonest actions were truly reprehensible.
他的不诚实行为真是可耻的。
C1 verb /rɪˈvoʊk/

revoke

撤销
Meaning
To officially cancel or withdraw a decision, privilege, or right.
Example
The government decided to revoke his passport.
政府决定撤销他的护照。
C1 adjective /ˈrævənəs/

ravenous

饥饿
Meaning
Extremely hungry; famished.
Example
After the long hike, she was ravenous and ate quickly.
长时间的徒步旅行后，她饿极了，吃得很快。
C1 noun ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃən.ər.i ɪˈnɪʃ.ə.tɪv

revolutionary initiative

革命性倡议
Meaning
A groundbreaking action or plan that brings about significant change or transformation.
Example
The revolutionary initiative promotes sustainable energy.
革命性倡议促进可持续能源。
C1 noun ˌriːˈstrʌk.tʃər.ɪŋ

restructuring

重组
Meaning
The action of organizing something differently.
Example
The company underwent restructuring to improve efficiency.
公司进行重组以提高效率。
C1 adjective /ˌret.rəˈspek.tɪv/

Retrospective

回顾的
Meaning
looking back on or dealing with past events or situations
Example
The museum held a retrospective exhibition of the artist's work.
博物馆举办了这位艺术家的回顾展。
C1 noun/verb /rɪˈpoʊz/

repose

休息
Meaning
a state of rest, sleep, or tranquility; to rest or lie in a peaceful position
Example
After the long journey, she sought repose in the quiet garden.
长途旅行后，她在安静的花园里寻求休息。
C1 noun /rɔ ˈtɜrmərɪk/

Raw Turmeric

生姜黄
Meaning
fresh unprocessed root of the turmeric plant used as a spice and medicine
Example
Grate raw turmeric into the curry for authentic flavor.
将生姜黄磨成粉加入咖喱中，以增加正宗的味道。
C1 adjective /ˈroʊ.ɡɪʃ/

Roguish

调皮的; 狡猾的
Meaning
mischievous; playfully dishonest
Example
His roguish smile suggested he was up to some mischief.
他的调皮笑容暗示着他正在策划一些恶作剧。
C1 adjective /rɪˈzɪstɪv/

resistive

电阻性
Meaning
tending to resist or oppose; in physics, relating to electrical resistance
Example
The material has resistive properties that slow down current flow.
该材料具有电阻特性，能够减慢电流流动。
C1 noun /ˈrɛl.ɪk/

relic

遗物
Meaning
an object surviving from an earlier time, often of historical or religious interest
Example
The museum displayed relics from the ancient civilization.
博物馆展示了来自古代文明的遗物。
C1 verb /ˌrevəˈluːʃənaɪz/

revolutionize

革命化
Meaning
Change (something) radically or fundamentally.
Example
Artificial intelligence is set to revolutionize the healthcare sector.
人工智能准备革命化医疗行业。
C1 verb /rɪˈtreɪs/

retrace

Meaning
to go back over a path or route; to recall and repeat steps taken earlier
Example
She retraced her steps to find her lost keys.
C1 noun rɪˈfaɪnmənt

refinement

精炼
Meaning
The process of removing impurities or unwanted elements from a substance.
Example
His manners showed a refinement that made him stand out in any crowd.
他的举止展示了一种精炼，让他在人群中脱颖而出。
C1 verb /ˈruː.mɪ.neɪt/

ruminate

深思, 反刍
Meaning
to think deeply about something; to chew cud (for animals)
Example
She sat alone to ruminate on her decision.
她坐在一起，深思自己的决定。
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 /rɪˈpen.tənt/

Repentant

悔过的; 懊悔的; 后悔的
Meaning
feeling or expressing sincere regret and remorse; sorry for one's actions
Example
The repentant thief returned the stolen money.
悔过的窃贼归还了被盗的钱。
C1 adjective /ˈrep.jə.tə.bəl/

Reputable

声誉良好
Meaning
having a good reputation; respected and trusted
Example
She works for a reputable law firm in the city.
她在这座城市的一个声誉卓著的律师事务所工作。
C1 noun ˈrəʊvə

rover

探测车
Meaning
A vehicle for driving over rough terrain, especially one driven by remote control over extraterrestrial terrain.
Example
The rover landed on Mars to begin its exploration.
探测车在火星上着陆，开始了它的探索任务。
C1 noun /rəʊˈbɒt.ɪk ˈsɜː.dʒər.i/

robotic surgery

机器人手术
Meaning
Surgery performed with the assistance of robotic systems to enhance precision and reduce invasiveness.
Example
Robotic surgery enhances precision in complex procedures.
机器人手术提高了复杂程序的精确度。
C1 noun /rɪˈliːf treɪn/

Relief Train

救援列车
Meaning
a train that carries emergency supplies and aid to disaster-affected areas
Example
The relief train arrived with food and medical supplies for the flood victims.
救援列车带着食物和医疗物资抵达洪水灾区。
C1 noun /rʌsk/

Rusk

干饼干；烤面包
Meaning
a hard, dry biscuit or twice-baked bread; a type of crisp, sweet biscuit
Example
The baby enjoyed eating the soft rusk with milk.
宝宝喜欢吃奶时吃软脆饼干。
C1 adjective /ˈraɪ.tʃəs/

Righteous

正义的; 公正的; 有道德的
Meaning
morally right or justifiable; virtuous; having strong moral principles
Example
She felt righteous anger at the unfair treatment of workers.
她对工人们的不公正待遇感到正义的愤怒。
C1 verb rɪˈplɛn.ɪʃ

replenish

补充
Meaning
Fill something up again.
Example
Drinking water helps replenish lost fluids in the body.
喝水有助于补充身体失去的液体。
C1 verb /rɪɡ/

rig

操控
Meaning
to manipulate or control something dishonestly; to set up equipment
Example
The election was rigged by corrupt officials.
选举被腐败官员操控了。
C1 verb /ˈrʌsl/

rustle

沙沙作响
Meaning
To make a soft, light sound like leaves or paper moving.
Example
The leaves rustled gently in the evening breeze.
树叶在傍晚的微风中轻轻地沙沙作响。
C1 verb /ˈrʌf.l̩/

ruffle

Meaning
to disturb the smoothness of something; to annoy or upset someone
Example
The wind ruffled her hair.
C1 adjective /ræpt/

Rapt

着迷的
Meaning
completely fascinated or absorbed by what one is seeing or hearing
Example
The children listened with rapt attention to the storyteller.
孩子们专心听故事讲述者的话。
C1 noun /ˌrɛspɪˈreɪʃən/

respiration

Meaning
The process of breathing or the exchange of gases in living organisms.
Example
Respiration is essential for all living beings.
C1 verb /ˌriː.kənˈviːn/

reconvene

重新召开
Meaning
to gather or assemble again, especially for a meeting
Example
The committee will reconvene after lunch.
委员会将在午餐后重新召开。
C1 adjective /rɪˈmoʊtɪd/

remoted

远程的
Meaning
placed at a distance; made remote
Example
The system was remoted to a secure location.
系统已被远程到一个安全的地方。
C1 verb /rænt/

rant

大喊大叫
Meaning
to speak or shout in an angry, uncontrolled way
Example
He ranted about the unfair treatment at work.
他在工作中大声抱怨不公正的待遇。
C1 verb /ˈræʃənəlaɪz/

rationalize

理性化
Meaning
to attempt to explain or justify behavior or decisions with logical reasons, even if they are not true or appropriate
Example
She tried to rationalize her lateness by blaming the traffic.
她试图通过怪罪交通来为自己的迟到辩解。
C1 verb /rɪˈklaɪn/

recline

靠着
Meaning
To lean or lie back in a relaxed position.
Example
She reclined on the sofa with a book.
她靠在沙发上看书。
C1 noun /ˈrɪɡər/

rigor

严格
Meaning
strictness, severity, or demanding conditions
Example
The training was carried out with great rigor.
培训以极大的严格性进行。
C1 noun /rɪˈspɒnsɪvnəs/

responsiveness

反应能力
Meaning
The quality of reacting quickly and positively
Example
The manager appreciated her responsiveness to customer feedback.
经理欣赏她对客户反馈的反应能力。
C1 verb /ˈrɛlɪɡeɪt/

relegate

降级
Meaning
to assign to a lower rank, position, or category
Example
The manager decided to relegate the player to the bench.
经理决定将球员降级到替补席。
C1 noun /ˈræp.tʃər/

rapture

狂喜, 欣喜若狂
Meaning
A feeling of intense joy, delight, or ecstasy.
Example
She listened to the music in rapture.
她沉浸在音乐中，陶醉其中。
C1 adjective /ˈreɪ.kɪʃ/

Rakish

俏皮
Meaning
having a dashing, jaunty, or slightly disreputable quality or appearance
Example
He wore his hat at a rakish angle that gave him a charming appearance.
他戴着一顶俏皮的帽子，给人一种迷人的感觉。
C1 noun /rɪˈmɛmbrəns/

remembrance

纪念
Meaning
the act of remembering or honoring someone or something
Example
A service was held in remembrance of the fallen soldiers.
为阵亡士兵举行了纪念仪式。
C1 verb /riˈdʒɔɪn/

rejoin

重新加入
Meaning
to join again or return to a group, place, or activity
Example
After a short break, she decided to rejoin the team.
短暂休息后，她决定重新加入团队。
C1 adjective rɪˈsɛʃ.ən.er.i

recessionary

衰退的
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by economic recession.
Example
Governments introduce policies to counter recessionary effects.
政府推出政策来应对衰退效应。
C1 adjective /ˈrek.wɪ.zɪt/

Requisite

必要的; 强制的
Meaning
made necessary by particular circumstances; required
Example
Good communication skills are requisite for this job.
良好的沟通技巧是这项工作的必要条件。
C1 verb /rɪˈtɔːrt/

retort

反驳
Meaning
To reply quickly or sharply, often in a witty or angry manner.
Example
He quickly retorted that he was not to blame.
他迅速回应说他没有错。
C1 verb /rɪˈnɛɡ/

renege

违约
Meaning
to go back on a promise, agreement, or commitment
Example
The company reneged on its promise to increase wages.
公司违背了他们提高工资的承诺。
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。
C1 adjective /rɪˈdʒɛn.ə.rə.tɪv/

regenerative

再生的
Meaning
Able to restore or renew damaged environments, soil, or resources.
Example
Regenerative farming improves soil health and biodiversity.
再生农业改善了土壤健康和生物多样性。
C1 noun /ˈrez.ɪ.dənt ˈkəʊ.ɔː.dɪ.neɪ.tər/

resident coordinator

驻地协调员
Meaning
A local administrator or official who coordinates activities in a specific region.
Example
The resident coordinator welcomed all representatives.
驻地协调员欢迎所有代表。
C1 adjective ˈriːdʒən spəˈsɪfɪk

region-specific

区域特定
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a particular region or area.
Example
Climate change impacts are region-specific.
气候变化的影响是区域特定的。
C1 noun /ˌrɛtrɪˈbjuːʃən/

retribution

报应，惩罚
Meaning
punishment inflicted as vengeance for a wrong or crime
Example
The villagers demanded retribution for the crime committed.
村民要求对犯下的罪行进行报应。
C1 noun /ræˈpɔːr/

rapport

关系
Meaning
A close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups concerned understand each other's feelings or ideas.
Example
The teacher built a strong rapport with her students.
老师与学生建立了良好的关系。
C1 verb /rɪˈdʒuː.vɪ.neɪt/

rejuvenate

恢复活力
Meaning
To make or feel young, healthy, or energetic again.
Example
A vacation can rejuvenate the mind and body.
度假可以使身心焕发活力。
C1 verb /rɪˈkaʊnt/

recount

叙述
Meaning
to narrate or tell the details of an event or experience
Example
She recounted her adventures during the summer trip.
她讲述了她在夏季旅行中的冒险。
C1 noun /ræmˈbuːtən/

Rambutan

红毛丹
Meaning
a tropical fruit with red spiky skin and white translucent sweet flesh similar to litchi
Example
The rambutan looks scary with its hairy skin but tastes very sweet inside.
红毛丹看起来很吓人，毛茸茸的皮肤，但里面的味道非常甜。
C1 adjective /ˈrɛtɪsənt/

reticent

沉默寡言
Meaning
not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily; reserved
Example
She was reticent about her personal life.
她对自己的个人生活保持沉默。
C1 noun, verb /raʊt/

rout

失败
Meaning
A decisive defeat; to defeat completely.
Example
The army routed the enemy forces in the battle.
军队在战斗中彻底击败了敌军。
C1 noun /roʊt/

rote

死记硬背
Meaning
mechanical or habitual repetition, often without understanding
Example
He learned the poem by rote without understanding its meaning.
他通过死记硬背学会了这首诗，但没有理解其含义。
C1 adjective /ˈraɪtfəl/

rightful

合法的
Meaning
having a legitimate or just claim; proper or lawful
Example
She is the rightful owner of the property.
她是该财产的合法所有者。
C1 noun /rɪˈpɑːzɪtɔːri/

repository

仓库
Meaning
a place where things are stored or kept for safekeeping
Example
The library serves as a repository of knowledge.
图书馆作为知识的仓库。
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。
C1 adjective /rɪˈpʌl.sɪv/

Repulsive

令人反感的; 令人厌恶的; 引起强烈反感的
Meaning
extremely unpleasant; causing strong dislike or disgust
Example
The smell of rotten eggs was absolutely repulsive.
腐烂鸡蛋的气味完全令人反感。
C1 noun /rɪˈpen.təns/

Repentance

悔改
Meaning
the action of repenting; sincere regret or remorse
Example
His genuine repentance moved everyone in the courtroom.
他真正的悔改感动了法庭上的所有人。
C1 verb /rɪˈdrɛs/

redress

纠正
Meaning
to set right, remedy, or compensate for a wrong or grievance
Example
The company promised to redress the complaints of its customers.
公司承诺纠正客户的投诉。
C1 adjective /rɪˈpʌɡ.nənt/

Repugnant

令人反感的; 令人厌恶的; 令人不快的
Meaning
extremely distasteful; unacceptable; causing disgust or strong dislike
Example
The idea of lying to his parents was repugnant to him.
对父母撒谎的想法让他感到反感。
C1 adjective /rɪˈpres.ɪv/

Repressive

压制性的
Meaning
restraining freedom or preventing self-expression; oppressive
Example
The repressive government banned all forms of protest.
压制性的政府禁止了所有形式的抗议。
C1 noun /ˌrɛfəˈrɛndəm/

referendum

公投
Meaning
a general vote by the population on a single political issue
Example
The government held a referendum on the new constitution.
政府就新宪法举行了公投。
C1 noun /ˈroʊz ˈwɔː.tər/

Rose-water

玫瑰水
Meaning
a flavored water made by steeping rose petals in water, used in cooking and cosmetics
Example
She added a few drops of rose-water to the dessert.
她在甜点中加入了几滴玫瑰水。
C1 adjective /ˌruː.dɪˈmen.tər.i/

Rudimentary

基本的; 初级的; 不完全发展的; 发展初期阶段的
Meaning
basic; elementary; undeveloped; in the earliest stage of development
Example
She has only rudimentary knowledge of French.
她对法语的了解只是初步的。
C1 verb /reɪv/

rave

赞扬
Meaning
to speak or write about something with great enthusiasm or admiration
Example
Critics rave about the new movie.
评论家们对新电影赞不绝口。
C1 adjective /ˈrɛtroʊˌɡreɪd/

retrograde

逆行的
Meaning
moving backward or returning to a worse condition
Example
The policy was seen as a retrograde step for human rights.
该政策被视为人权的倒退步骤。
C1 adjective /rɪˈtɜː.nə.bəl/

Returnable

可退还的
Meaning
able to be returned or given back
Example
The bottle is returnable for a deposit refund.
这瓶瓶子可以退还存款退款。
C1 verb /rɪˈvɪər/

revere

敬仰
Meaning
To deeply respect or admire someone or something.
Example
The students revered their teacher for his wisdom.
学生们因他的智慧而敬重老师。
C1 verb /ˌriːˈvæmp/

revamp

翻新
Meaning
To give a new and improved form, structure, or appearance to something.
Example
The company decided to revamp its website for a modern look.
公司决定重新设计其网站，以获得现代化外观。
C1 noun /rɪˈmɔːrs/

Remorse

懊悔
Meaning
deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed; bitter regret for something done
Example
He felt deep remorse for his actions.
他对自己的行为感到深深的懊悔。
C1 adjective /ˈrɪvɪtɪŋ/

riveting

引人入胜
Meaning
extremely interesting; holding the complete attention
Example
The movie was so riveting that nobody looked away.
这部电影如此引人入胜，以至于没有人移开视线。
C1 noun ˌrɛk.əˈlɛk.ʃən

Recollection

回忆
Meaning
Remembering past events or information
Example
His recollection of childhood memories was vivid.
他对童年记忆的回忆很生动。
C1 noun /ˈrʌbəl/

rubble

瓦砾
Meaning
Broken stone, bricks, or debris from a collapsed building or structure.
Example
The rescue team searched through the rubble after the earthquake.
地震后，救援队在瓦砾中寻找。
C1 noun /rɪˈflɛktər/

reflector

反射器
Meaning
A surface or device that reflects light, heat, or sound, often used to direct beams or improve visibility.
Example
The cyclist attached a red reflector to the back of his bike for safety.
骑自行车的人将一个红色反射器固定在他自行车的后面以确保安全。
C1 adjective /ˈræmʃækəl/

ramshackle

破旧
Meaning
poorly built or maintained; in a state of disrepair
Example
They lived in a ramshackle old house on the edge of town.
他们住在城市边缘的一座破旧老房子里。
C1 noun /rɪˈtriː.vəl/

retrieval

检索
Meaning
The process of getting something back, especially from storage or memory.
Example
The brain's retrieval system helps recall past experiences.
大脑的检索系统帮助回忆过去的经历。