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C2 noun /ˌriːkəˌpɪtjʊˈleɪʃən/

recapitulation

重述
Meaning
The act of summarizing or repeating the main points of something.
Example
The professor gave a brief recapitulation of the lecture before ending the class.
教授在结束课程之前简要地重述了讲座内容。
C2 noun /ˈriːdʒənt/

regent

摄政王
Meaning
a person who rules in place of a monarch when the monarch is absent or too young
Example
The prince acted as regent until the king came of age.
王子担任摄政直到国王成年。
C2 verb /ˌriː.kəˈpɪtʃ.ə.leɪt/

recapitulate

概述
Meaning
To summarize and state again the main points of something.
Example
The teacher asked the student to recapitulate the lesson.
老师让学生复述这堂课。
C2 verb /rɪˈɡeɪl/

regale

娱乐
Meaning
To entertain or amuse someone with stories, food, or drink.
Example
He regaled us with stories of his travels around the world.
他用他的旅行故事来娱乐我们。
C2 adjective /ˈræfɪʃ/

raffish

不拘一格且稍微不太体面但又很有吸引力
Meaning
unconventional and slightly disreputable but attractive
Example
He had a raffish charm that made him popular in the city.
他有一种迷人的雷菲什魅力，使他在城市里非常受欢迎。
C2 noun /rɪˈfræk.tər/

refractor

折射望远镜
Meaning
A type of telescope that uses lenses to focus light.
Example
Refractor telescopes use lenses to focus light.
折射望远镜使用透镜聚焦光线。
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 adjective /rɪˈdaʊ.tə.bəl/

redoubtable

可怕/值得尊敬
Meaning
formidable, especially as an opponent; inspiring fear or respect
Example
She was a redoubtable leader who commanded respect from all.
她是一个可怕的领导，赢得了所有人的尊重。
C2 adjective /rɪˈzɪstləs/

resistless

无法抗拒
Meaning
Impossible to resist; having an overpowering effect.
Example
She felt a resistless urge to laugh at the joke.
她感到无法抗拒的冲动，忍不住笑出声。
C2 noun /rɪˈkwaɪtəl/

requital

报应
Meaning
The act of returning something, such as a favor, service, or punishment; repayment or retaliation.
Example
She offered her time in requital for his kindness.
她为他的善良报以自己的时间。
C2 noun /ˈræŋ.kər/

rancor

怨恨
Meaning
A feeling of deep and bitter anger or resentment.
Example
There was a rancor between the two rivals that never faded.
这两位对手之间有一种怨恨，永远没有消失。
C2 noun /ˈruː.mɪ.nənt/

ruminant

反刍动物
Meaning
a cud-chewing mammal, such as a cow or sheep
Example
Cows are ruminants that chew cud.
牛是反刍动物，它们会反复咀嚼食物。
C2 adjective /ˈrɪz.ə.bəl/

risible

可笑的
Meaning
so absurd or ridiculous that it deserves to be laughed at
Example
The idea of flying pigs is completely risible.
飞猪的想法完全是可笑的。
C2 noun /ˈrɛk.tɪ.tjuːd/

rectitude

正直
Meaning
Morally correct behavior or thinking; righteousness and integrity.
Example
His rectitude earned him respect in society.
他的正直让他在社会中赢得了尊重。
C2 adjective /roʊn/

roan

罗恩马
Meaning
denoting an animal, especially a horse, having a coat of mixed colors, typically reddish-brown and white
Example
The rider mounted a roan horse with a speckled coat.
骑手骑上了一匹罗恩马，身上有斑点的毛皮。
C2 noun /ˈrɛtɪnjuː/

retinue

随行人员
Meaning
A group of attendants or followers accompanying an important person.
Example
The king entered the hall followed by his retinue.
国王带着随行人员进入了大厅。
C2 adjective /ˌriːkruːˈdɛsənt/

recrudescent

重新爆发
Meaning
reviving or breaking out again after a period of abatement
Example
Recrudescent tensions threatened the fragile ceasefire.
重新爆发的紧张局势威胁到脆弱的停火协议。
C2 noun /rɪˈdʒɔɪndər/

rejoinder

回应
Meaning
a quick or witty reply; a response to a remark or argument
Example
His sharp rejoinder silenced the crowd.
他犀利的回答让人群安静下来。
C2 adjective /rəˈʃɛrʃ/

recherche

稀有
Meaning
Rare, exotic, or obscure, often in a sophisticated or refined way.
Example
The gallery displayed many recherche artworks from unknown artists.
画廊展示了许多未知艺术家的稀有艺术作品。
C2 verb /rɪˈdaʊnd/

redound

贡献
Meaning
to contribute greatly to a result or consequence, usually beneficial
Example
His hard work will redound to the success of the company.
他的努力工作将对公司成功作出贡献。
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。
C2 adjective /rɪˈkʌmbənt/

recumbent

躺着
Meaning
lying down or in a resting position
Example
He was found recumbent on the sofa after a long day.
他在长时间的一天后被发现躺在沙发上。
C2 noun /ˌriːkruːˈdɛsəns/

recrudescence

复发
Meaning
a new outbreak or revival of something that had subsided, especially an undesirable condition
Example
Health officials warned of a recrudescence of measles in several districts.
卫生官员警告多个地区麻疹的复发。
C2 noun /rɪˈfɛktəri/

refectory

食堂
Meaning
a dining hall, especially in a monastery, convent, or school
Example
Students had lunch in the refectory.
学生们在食堂吃午餐。
C2 noun /ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnʃən/

reprehension

斥责
Meaning
The act of rebuking or criticizing severely.
Example
The teacher’s reprehension of the student’s behavior was justified.
老师对学生行为的斥责是有道理的。
C2 adjective /ˈrɛkənˌsaɪləbl̩/

reconcilable

Meaning
Capable of being resolved or made consistent.
Example
Their differences are reconcilable with honest communication.
C2 adjective /ˈrɛkənˌdaɪt/ or /ˈrɛkəndaɪt/

recondite

鲜为人知或难以理解的
Meaning
Little known or difficult to understand.
Example
The professor’s lecture was full of recondite theories.
教授的讲座充满了深奥的理论。
C2 noun /ˈrʊkəri/

rookery

鸟类栖息地
Meaning
a place where rooks or other birds breed and nest in colonies
Example
We saw a rookery full of noisy birds near the forest.
我们看到一个充满吵闹鸟类的鸟类栖息地，靠近森林。
C2 verb /ˌriːkruːˈdɛs/

recrudesce

复发
Meaning
to break out or appear again after a period of dormancy or decline
Example
After months of calm, violence recrudesced in the region.
经过几个月的平静后，暴力在该地区再次爆发。
C2 noun /ˌrɛv.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/

revocation

撤销
Meaning
The act of officially canceling or withdrawing something.
Example
The court ordered the revocation of his license.
法院命令撤销他的许可证。
C2 noun /red ˌəʊ.liˈæn.dər/

Red oleander

红色夹竹桃
Meaning
a poisonous flowering shrub with bright red or pink flowers
Example
The red oleander blooms throughout the summer months.
红色夹竹桃在夏季的几个月中盛开。
C2 verb /rɪˈtrɛntʃ/

retrench

减少开支，裁员
Meaning
to reduce costs, spending, or staff to save resources
Example
The company had to retrench employees due to financial difficulties.
公司由于财务困难不得不裁员。
C2 adjective /rɪˈfrɪndʒənt/

refringent

折射的
Meaning
Capable of refracting light or other waves.
Example
The refringent properties of the crystal bent the light into a spectrum.
晶体的折射特性将光弯曲成一个光谱。
C2 noun /ˈriːbəs/

rebus

谜语
Meaning
a puzzle in which words are represented by pictures, symbols, or letters
Example
The children enjoyed solving the rebus puzzles in the magazine.
孩子们喜欢解答杂志中的谜语。
C2 verb /ˌriː.kəˈnɔɪ.tər/

reconnoiter

侦察
Meaning
to make a preliminary inspection or survey, especially of an area for military or strategic purposes
Example
The soldiers reconnoitered the area before advancing.
士兵们在前进前侦察了该区域。
C2 noun /ˈrɛlɪkwɛri/

reliquary

遗物箱
Meaning
a container for holy relics
Example
The ancient reliquary was decorated with gold and precious stones.
古老的遗物箱装饰着金子和宝石。
C2 verb /ˈrʌmpəl/

rumple

弄皱
Meaning
to make something untidy or wrinkled by creasing or crumpling
Example
She accidentally rumpled her dress while packing.
她在打包时不小心弄皱了她的裙子。
C2 adjective /rɪˈdjuːsəbl̩/

reducible

Meaning
capable of being simplified, lessened, or made smaller
Example
The problem is complex but reducible to a few basic principles.
C2 verb /rɪˈpaɪn/

repine

感到不满
Meaning
To feel or express discontent or to long for something.
Example
She did not repine at her misfortune but worked harder to improve her life.
她没有为自己的不幸而感到悲伤，而是更加努力地工作来改善她的生活。
C2 verb /ˈreə.rɪ.faɪ/

rarefy

稀释, 精炼
Meaning
To make something less dense or more refined.
Example
The air rarefies as you climb higher into the mountains.
随着你爬得更高，空气变得更稀薄。
C2 verb /rɪˈkjʊə/

recure

再次治疗
Meaning
to cure again; to remedy a second time
Example
The doctor had to recure the wound after it reopened.
医生必须重新治疗伤口，因为它又重新打开了。
C2 verb /ruː/

rue

后悔
Meaning
To feel regret or sorrow about something.
Example
She will rue the day she trusted him.
她将会后悔她信任他那一天。
C2 noun /ˈræpsədi/

rhapsody

激昂的歌曲/赞美
Meaning
an expression of great enthusiasm or an epic musical composition
Example
The singer’s performance was a rhapsody of emotions.
歌手的表演是一场情感的狂想曲。
C2 adjective /ˌrɛpərˈtɔːriəl/

repertorial

报道的
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a repertoire, especially in journalism or performance contexts.
Example
The journalist's repertorial style captured every detail of the unfolding story.
记者的报道风格捕捉了展开故事的每个细节。
C2 adjective /roʊˈtʌnd/

rotund

圆形的
Meaning
round or plump in shape; full in sound
Example
The rotund cat struggled to climb the fence.
那只圆形的猫爬不上围栏。
C2 noun /ruːθ/

ruth

同情
Meaning
A feeling of pity, compassion, or sorrow.
Example
He felt no ruth for the people he had betrayed.
他对他曾经背叛的人没有任何同情。
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.
C2 adjective /rɪˈmɪs/

remiss

疏忽
Meaning
Negligent in performing a duty or responsibility.
Example
The manager was remiss in not checking the financial reports carefully.
经理在没有仔细检查财务报告时疏忽了。
C2 adjective /rɪˈkæl.sɪ.trənt/

recalcitrant

倔强的, 顽固的, 不服从的
Meaning
Having an obstinately uncooperative attitude toward authority or discipline.
Example
The recalcitrant student refused to follow rules.
倔强的学生拒绝遵守规则。
C2 noun /rɪˈsɪdɪvɪst/

recidivist

重犯
Meaning
A person who repeatedly commits crimes, especially after having been punished.
Example
The police identified him as a recidivist who had been arrested several times before.
警方将他确定为一个重犯，他之前曾被多次逮捕。
C2 adjective /rɪˈprɛsəbl̩/

repressible

可抑制的
Meaning
Capable of being restrained or suppressed.
Example
The movement proved to be hardly repressible.
这个运动被证明几乎是可以抑制的。
C2 verb /ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnd/

reprehend

谴责
Meaning
to express disapproval or criticism of someone or something
Example
The teacher reprehended the student for being dishonest.
老师因学生不诚实而批评了他。
C2 noun /rɪˈpæst/

repast

宴席
Meaning
A meal or the food eaten during a meal.
Example
They enjoyed a delicious repast by the riverside.
他们在河边享用了美味的宴席。
C2 noun /ˈrɒndoʊ/

rondo

音乐作品（具有重复主题）
Meaning
a musical composition with a recurring leading theme
Example
The pianist ended the recital with a lively rondo.
钢琴家以一首生动的朗多结束了演奏。
C2 noun /rɪˈkɒɡnɪzəns/

recognizance

法律义务
Meaning
A legal obligation or bond entered into before a court, especially to ensure future appearance.
Example
He was released on his own recognizance.
他在自己的法律义务下被释放。
C2 noun /rɪˈvaɪ.zəl/

revisal

修订
Meaning
The act of revising, reviewing, or making changes to something.
Example
The revisal of the contract took longer than expected.
合同的修订比预期花费了更多时间。
C2 noun /ˈreɪdɪks/

radix

基数
Meaning
the base or root of something; the number on which a system of numeration is built
Example
In mathematics, the decimal system has a radix of ten.
在数学中，十进制系统的基数是十。
C2 adjective /raɪˈpɛə.ri.ən/

riparian

位于河流或其他水道的岸边或与之相关的
Meaning
Relating to or situated on the banks of a river or other watercourse.
Example
Riparian vegetation helps prevent soil erosion along rivers.
河岸植被有助于防止河流沿岸的土壤侵蚀。
C2 verb /ˈrævɪʃ/

ravish

迷住
Meaning
To fill with intense delight; to captivate or enchant.
Example
The beauty of the sunset ravished the travelers.
日落的美丽让旅行者陶醉。
C2 noun /ˌrɛprəˈbeɪʃən/

reprobation

Meaning
Strong disapproval or condemnation; rejection by God as beyond salvation.
Example
The teacher’s face showed clear reprobation at the student’s rude remark.
C2 noun /rɪˈɡætə/

regatta

帆船赛
Meaning
A sporting event consisting of a series of boat or yacht races.
Example
The annual regatta attracted competitors from around the world.
年度帆船赛吸引了来自世界各地的参赛者。
C2 verb /rɪˈvaɪl/

revile

谴责
Meaning
to criticize in an abusive or angrily insulting manner
Example
The politician was reviled by the public for his corruption.
政治家因腐败而被公众谴责。
C2 noun /roʊˈtʌn.də.ti/

rotundity

圆形
Meaning
the quality of being round or plump
Example
The rotundity of the balloon made it float gracefully.
气球的圆形使它优雅地漂浮。
C2 adjective /ræpˈtɔːriəl/

raptorial

猛禽
Meaning
Relating to birds of prey or predatory behavior.
Example
The eagle is a raptorial bird with sharp talons.
鹰是一个猛禽，拥有锋利的爪子。
C2 verb /rɪˈsɪnd/

rescind

撤销
Meaning
to revoke, cancel, or repeal a law, order, or agreement
Example
The company decided to rescind the job offer.
公司决定撤销工作机会。
C2 adjective /rɪˈflɛktɪbəl/

reflectible

可反射的
Meaning
capable of being reflected, as light or an image
Example
The surface of the lake is highly reflectible in the morning sun.
湖面的反射性在早晨的阳光下非常强。
C2 noun/verb /ˈrɛkəmˌpɛns/

recompense

赔偿
Meaning
to compensate someone for loss or harm suffered; compensation given for damage or injury
Example
The company offered financial recompense to the injured worker.
公司向受伤的工人提供了经济赔偿。
C2 verb /rɔɪl/

roil

搅动
Meaning
to make a liquid muddy or disturbed; to cause agitation or disorder
Example
The constant protests roiled the city streets.
持续的抗议活动搅动了城市的街道。
C2 noun /ˌræʃioʊsɪˈneɪʃən/

ratiocination

推理
Meaning
the process of reasoning or logical thinking
Example
His ratiocination impressed the judges during the debate.
他的推理在辩论中给裁判留下了深刻印象。
C2 noun /rʌmp/

Rump

臀部; 屁股; 背部下方
Meaning
the hindquarters or buttocks; the lower back area
Example
The horse injured its rump during the fall.
那匹马在跌倒时伤到了它的臀部。
C2 adjective /ˈruːbɪkənd/

rubicund

红润的脸
Meaning
Having a healthy reddish complexion.
Example
The old man’s rubicund face showed he was in good health.
那位老人的红润脸庞显示他身体健康。
C2 adjective /rɪˈfʌldʒənt/

refulgent

辉煌
Meaning
Shining brightly; radiant.
Example
The refulgent sun lit up the entire valley.
闪亮的太阳照亮了整个山谷。
C2 noun /rɪˈpʌɡ.nəns/

repugnance

厌恶
Meaning
intense disgust or strong aversion towards something
Example
She felt deep repugnance at the cruelty of the act.
她对这个行为的残忍感到深深的厌恶。
C2 noun /ˈrɛkluːsəri/

reclusory

隐居地
Meaning
A place for seclusion or retreat, especially for a recluse or hermit.
Example
The monk spent years in the reclusory away from society.
那位和尚在远离社会的隐居地度过了多年。
C2 noun, adjective, verb /ˈrɛprəˌbeɪt/

reprobate

Meaning
A person of immoral character; to express disapproval of; morally corrupt.
Example
The old reprobate spent his days gambling and drinking.
C2 noun /ˈrɛkwiəm/

requiem

安魂曲
Meaning
A mass, music, or ceremony for the repose of the souls of the dead.
Example
The choir performed a requiem in memory of the late leader.
合唱团为已故领导人表演了安魂曲。
C2 adjective /ˈroʊziət/

roseate

玫瑰色的，乐观的
Meaning
Having a pink color; optimistic or idealistic.
Example
She looked at the future with roseate optimism.
她以玫瑰色的乐观主义看待未来。
C2 noun /ˈreɪləri/

raillery

友好的玩笑
Meaning
good-humored teasing or joking
Example
Their friendship was full of light-hearted raillery.
他们的友谊充满了轻松的玩笑。
C2 adjective /rəˈkoʊkoʊ/

rococo

洛可可
Meaning
characterized by ornate detail and elaborate decoration, especially in art, architecture, and design
Example
The palace was decorated in a lavish rococo style.
宫殿以奢华的洛可可风格装饰。
C2 verb /ˈræpsəˌdaɪz/

rhapsodize

热情洋溢地谈论
Meaning
to speak or write with great enthusiasm and admiration
Example
He would often rhapsodize about his travels to Europe.
他常常带着极大的热情谈论他的欧洲旅行。
C2 adjective /rɪˈfɛrəbəl/

referable

可参考的
Meaning
able to be related or directed to something
Example
The issue is referable to the new policy changes.
这个问题可以参考新的政策变化。
C2 noun /ruːˈeɪ/

roue

一位沉迷于感官享受的男人
Meaning
A man devoted to a life of sensual pleasure; a debauched man.
Example
The old roue squandered his fortune on gambling and women.
那位年老的鲁埃把他的财富都浪费在赌博和女人身上。
C2 noun /rɪˈmɒnstrəns/

remonstrance

抗议
Meaning
A forceful protest or objection.
Example
The workers’ remonstrance against unfair treatment was ignored.
工人的抗议反对不公平待遇被忽视了。
C2 noun /rɪˈpruːf/

reproof

指责，谴责
Meaning
An expression of blame or disapproval.
Example
His careless words drew a sharp reproof from his mother.
他不小心的话语引来了母亲的严厉指责。
C2 noun /ˈrɪvjʊlət/

rivulet

小溪
Meaning
a small stream of water; a tiny brook
Example
A rivulet ran down the hillside after the rain.
雨后，一条小溪从山坡上流下来。
C2 noun /rɪˈpoʊst/

riposte

犀利的反应
Meaning
a quick and clever reply to criticism or an insult
Example
Her sharp riposte left everyone in silence.
她尖锐的反应让所有人都安静了。
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。
C2 adjective /rɪˈflɛksəbl/

reflexible

可反射的
Meaning
Capable of being reflected or bent back.
Example
The surface was highly reflexible, bouncing light in different directions.
表面非常可反射，能够将光线反射到不同的方向。
C2 noun /ˈræʃənəlɪzəm/

rationalism

理性主义
Meaning
a belief or theory that opinions and actions should be based on reason and knowledge rather than religious belief or emotion
Example
Rationalism emphasizes logic and reasoning over faith.
理性主义强调逻辑和推理，而不是信仰。
C2 verb /rɪˈpruːv/

reprove

批评
Meaning
to criticize or correct someone gently or disapprove of their actions
Example
The teacher reproved the student for being late.
老师因学生迟到而批评了他。
C2 noun /ˌrɛtroʊˈɡrɛʃən/

retrogression

倒退
Meaning
a return to a worse or less developed state
Example
The country experienced economic retrogression after the crisis.
该国在危机后经历了经济倒退。
C2 noun /ˌrækənˈtɜːr/

Raconteur

幸福
Meaning
a person who tells anecdotes in a skillful and amusing way
Example
The old man was a gifted raconteur who entertained everyone with his stories.
当她获得奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
C2 adjective /ˈrɛpərəbəl/

reparable

可修复的
Meaning
able to be repaired or fixed
Example
The damage to the car was serious but still reparable.
汽车的损坏很严重，但仍然是可修复的。
C2 noun /ruːd/

rood

十字架
Meaning
a crucifix, especially one positioned above the entrance to the chancel of a church
Example
The old church displayed a carved rood above the altar.
这座古老的教堂展示了一个雕刻的十字架在祭坛上方。
C2 verb /ˈræm.ɪ.faɪ/

ramify

分支
Meaning
to spread or branch out into divisions or subdivisions.
Example
The river ramifies into several smaller streams.
河流分支成多个较小的溪流。
C2 verb /ˈræŋ.kəl/

rankle

激怒
Meaning
To cause continuing annoyance or resentment.
Example
His unfair criticism continued to rankle her for days.
他的不公正批评持续了好几天，令她不快。
C2 noun /rɪˌdʒuːvəˈnɛsəns/

rejuvenescence

重生
Meaning
the action or process of becoming young or fresh again
Example
The forest showed signs of rejuvenescence after the rains.
雨后森林展现出重生的迹象。
C2 adjective /ˈrɛkriənt/

recreant

懦弱的, 背叛的
Meaning
cowardly or unfaithful to duty
Example
The recreant soldier abandoned his post in fear.
那名懦弱的士兵因恐惧而放弃了他的岗位。
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 verb (archaic/rare) /rɛk/

reck

在乎
Meaning
To care about or be concerned with (something); to have regard for.
Example
He does not reck the dangers of his actions.
他不在乎自己行为的危险。
C2 adjective rɪˈtɛn.tɪv

retentive

记忆力强
Meaning
Having strong memory or the ability to retain information for a long time.
Example
Students with a retentive memory excel in academics.
记忆力强的学生在学术上表现优异。
C2 adjective /ˈrɛd.ələnt/

redolent

Meaning
having a strong pleasant smell; strongly reminiscent or suggestive of something
Example
The kitchen was redolent of spices and fresh herbs.
C2 adjective /ˈrævənɪŋ/

ravening

饥饿和贪婪
Meaning
Extremely hungry and greedy; voracious.
Example
The ravening wolves circled the camp.
饥饿的狼包围了营地。
C2 adjective /ˈruːnɪk/

runic

与符文相关
Meaning
relating to or consisting of runes; mysterious or magical
Example
The old stone had strange runic carvings on it.
这块古老的石头上有奇怪的符文雕刻。
C2 verb /rɪˈkwaɪt/

requite

回报
Meaning
to return or repay a favor, service, or feeling
Example
She requited his kindness with a thoughtful gift.
她用一份深思熟虑的礼物回报了他的善意。
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。
C2 noun /ˌrɛtəˈrɪʃən/

rhetorician

雄辩家
Meaning
A person who is skilled in the art of rhetoric or persuasive speaking/writing.
Example
The rhetorician captivated the audience with his eloquence.
雄辩家凭借其雄辩技巧吸引了听众。
C2 noun /ˈrɛv.ər.i/

reverie

白日梦; 心神不定
Meaning
A state of being pleasantly lost in one's thoughts; a daydream.
Example
Lost in reverie, he didn't hear his name being called.
沉浸在白日梦中，他没有听到有人叫他的名字。
C2 noun /ˈræp.aɪn/

rapine

掠夺
Meaning
the violent seizure of someone's property
Example
The war was marked by rapine and destruction.
这场战争以掠夺和破坏为标志。
C2 noun /ˈrɛvəlri/

revelry

庆典
Meaning
Lively and noisy festivities, especially involving drinking and dancing.
Example
The sound of revelry could be heard throughout the night.
整晚都能听到庆典的声音。
C2 adjective /ˈrʌdi/

ruddy

红润
Meaning
Having a healthy red color in the face.
Example
She had a ruddy complexion from working outdoors.
她因为在户外工作，脸上有红润的肤色。
C2 verb /rɪˈfrækt/

refract

折射
Meaning
To bend light, sound, or heat as it passes through a medium.
Example
The water refracts light, making the straw look bent.
水折射光线，让吸管看起来弯曲。
C2 adjective /rɪˈsplɛndənt/

resplendent

辉煌
Meaning
Shining brilliantly; dazzling in appearance or effect
Example
The bride looked resplendent in her wedding gown.
新娘穿着婚纱看起来光彩照人。
C2 verb /ˈrɔɪstər/

roister

喧闹庆祝
Meaning
to revel noisily; to engage in loud, boisterous celebration
Example
The fans roistered in the streets after the victory.
球迷在街头欢庆，庆祝胜利。
C2 noun /ræpˈskæliən/

rapscallion

顽皮的人
Meaning
A mischievous or cheeky person; a rascal.
Example
The little rapscallion hid his brother’s shoes as a prank.
这个小拉普斯卡里昂把他哥哥的鞋子藏起来，做了个恶作剧。
C2 noun /ˈrɪp.lɪt/

ripplet

微小波纹
Meaning
a small or tiny ripple
Example
Tiny ripplets appeared on the lake as the fish moved.
当鱼移动时，湖面上出现了微小波纹。
C2 verb /rɛnd/

rend

撕裂
Meaning
to tear something apart violently or forcefully
Example
The explosion rent the air with a deafening noise.
爆炸以震耳欲聋的声音撕裂了空气。
C2 noun /ˈrɛdʒɪsaɪd/

regicide

弑君
Meaning
the act of killing a king
Example
The conspirators were executed for committing regicide.
阴谋者因实施弑君而被处决。
C2 noun /rɪˈfrɪndʒənsi/

refringency

折射率
Meaning
The ability of a substance to bend light; refractive power.
Example
Glass has a higher refringency than water.
玻璃的折射率高于水。
C2 adjective /ˈræŋ.kər.əs/

rancorous

充满怨恨的
Meaning
Characterized by bitterness or resentment.
Example
Their rancorous debate lasted for hours.
他们充满怨恨的辩论持续了几个小时。
C2 noun /ˌræproʊʃˈmɑːn/

rapprochement

关系恢复
Meaning
The establishment or resumption of harmonious relations.
Example
The two countries signed an agreement that marked a new rapprochement.
两个国家签署了一项协议，标志着新的关系恢复。