A2 adverb /ˈriː.sənt.li/

Recently

Bridegroom

新郎

Meaning

a man on his wedding day or just before and after the event

Example

The nervous bridegroom waited at the altar for his bride to arrive.

紧张的新郎站在祭坛前等着他的新娘到来。

B2 noun /əˈvɔɪdəns/

avoidance

回避

Meaning

the act of staying away from something; deliberate prevention of contact or confrontation

Example

Avoidance of difficult conversations can create bigger problems later.

回避困难的对话可能会在以后造成更大的问题。

B1 adjective /dɪˈtɜːrmɪnd/

determined

决心的

Meaning

Having firmly decided to do something and not letting anything stop you.

Example

She was determined to finish her studies despite many obstacles.

尽管有许多障碍，她还是决心完成她的学业。

B2 verb /prɪˈveɪl/

prevail

占上风

Meaning

To prove more powerful or superior; to be widespread or common.

Example

Justice will always prevail over injustice.

正义总会战胜不公正。

C1 noun /ˈwɔː.tər ˈspɪn.ɪtʃ/

Water Spinach

水菠菜

Meaning

A semi-aquatic leafy vegetable with hollow stems, popular in Asian cuisine

Example

Water spinach grows well in wet soil.

水菠菜在湿润的土壤中生长得很好。

A2 adverb/adjective/verb /ˈfɜːrðər/

further

促进

Meaning

At a greater distance; to advance or promote something.

Example

She studied hard to further her career.

她努力学习以推动自己的职业发展。

C1 adjective /ɡrəˈtjuːɪtəs/

gratuitous

不必要的

Meaning

Unnecessary, unwarranted, or given freely without reason or cause.

Example

The movie was criticized for its gratuitous violence.

电影因其不必要的暴力而受到批评

B2 noun, verb /ˈblɒsəm/

blossom

开花

Meaning

a flower or mass of flowers on a tree or plant; to develop or flourish

Example

The small garden began to blossom in spring.

小花园在春天开始开花。

B1 noun ˈpeɪʃəns

patience

耐心

Meaning

The capacity to accept or tolerate delay, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious

Example

Patience is essential when chasing big goals.

耐心对于追求大目标至关重要。

A2 verb /ˈloʊər/

lower

降低

Meaning

to move something to a lower position or to reduce

Example

The company decided to lower the prices.

公司决定降低价格。

C1 verb /ˈveɪpəraɪz/

vaporize

蒸发

Meaning

to turn into vapor or gas

Example

The heat of the sun can vaporize water from the surface.

太阳的热量可以使水从表面蒸发。

C1 adjective ɪˌlektrəʊmæɡˈnetɪk

electromagnetic

电磁的

Meaning

Relating to both electricity and magnetism or their interaction.

Example

Electromagnetic forces repel protons.

电磁力排斥质子。

C2 adjective /ɪˈfiːt/

effete

虚弱

Meaning

Lacking vitality, strength, or effectiveness; weak and overrefined.

Example

The empire became effete after centuries of indulgence.

帝国在几个世纪的纵容之后变得虚弱。

C1 noun /ɪˈnɔːrmɪti/

enormity

巨大性

Meaning

The extreme scale, seriousness, or extent of something perceived as bad or morally wrong.

Example

The enormity of the crime shocked the entire community.

犯罪的巨大性震惊了整个社区。

B2 noun /rɪˈlʌk.təns/

Reluctance

不情愿; 犹豫

Meaning

unwillingness to do something; hesitation

Example

He showed reluctance to accept the job offer.

他表现出不情愿接受工作提议。

C1 verb /ˈkʌl.mɪ.neɪt/

culminate

达到顶点

Meaning

To reach the final or climactic stage of a process or activity.

Example

Years of hard work culminated in his success.

多年的辛勤工作最终以他的成功作为高潮。

C2 adjective /ˈmeɪndʒi/

mangy

脏且破旧

Meaning

in poor condition, shabby, dirty, or affected by mange

Example

The stray dog looked mangy and weak.

流浪狗看起来又脏又虚弱。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈiːkwəl/

Unequal

不平等; 不公正;

Meaning

not the same in quantity, size, or value; not fair or just

Example

The distribution of wealth is unequal in many countries.

财富的分配在许多国家是不平等的。

C1 noun /əˈpɒlədʒɪst/

apologist

辩护者

Meaning

a person who defends or justifies something, often a controversial belief or institution

Example

He is known as an apologist for authoritarian regimes.

他被认为是独裁政权的辩护者。

A2 noun ækt

act

法律

Meaning

A written law passed by a legislative body.

Example

The act was passed in 2023.

该法律于2023年通过。

C2 noun /ˈɒkjʊlɪst/

oculist

眼科医生

Meaning

An old-fashioned term for an eye doctor or ophthalmologist.

Example

The village oculist was known for treating various eye diseases.

村里的眼科医生以治疗各种眼病而闻名。

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。

B1 noun /bʌn/

Bun

小圆包

Meaning

a small round bread roll, often sweet

Example

I bought fresh buns from the bakery this morning.

我今天早上从面包店买了新鲜的小圆包。

B2 adverb /ˈfɔːrməli/

formally

正式地

Meaning

in a formal or official manner; according to established rules or conventions

Example

The agreement was formally signed by both parties.

该协议已由双方正式签署。

C1 noun /spæt/

spat

小争吵

Meaning

a short, petty quarrel or argument

Example

They had a brief spat about who should do the dishes.

他们就谁应该洗碗发生了一个小争吵。

C2 noun /əˌɡlɒməˈreɪʃən/

agglomeration

聚集

Meaning

A mass or collection of things, sometimes clustered together.

Example

The city is an agglomeration of diverse cultures and communities.

这座城市是各种文化和社区的聚集地。

C1 noun ˌriːˌvaɪ.təl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

revitalization

复兴

Meaning

The action of giving new life and vitality to something.

Example

Proper rest and nutrition lead to revitalization of the body.

适当的休息和营养有助于身体的复兴。

B1 verb /ɪkˈsplɔːr/

explore

探索

Meaning

to travel through or study something in order to learn more about it

Example

They decided to explore the forest together.

他们决定一起探索森林。

C1 noun /ˈzɛnəˌfoʊb/

xenophobe

仇外者

Meaning

a person who dislikes or fears people from other countries or cultures

Example

The politician was criticized as a xenophobe due to his anti-immigrant policies.

由于他反移民的政策，这位政治家被批评为仇外者。

A1 adverb /ˈɔːfən/

often

经常

Meaning

frequently, many times

Example

I often visit my grandparents on weekends.

我经常在周末拜访我的祖父母。

A2 adverb /ˈɒnɪstli/

honestly

诚实地

Meaning

in a truthful, sincere, or fair way

Example

She spoke honestly about her mistakes.

她诚实地谈论了自己的错误。

C1 verb /ˈɡɑː.nər/

garner

收集

Meaning

To gather or collect, especially information, support, or approval.

Example

The politician garnered support from young voters.

政治家从年轻选民那里获得了支持。

C1 adjective /ˈfiːzəbl/

feasible

可行的

Meaning

possible to do easily or conveniently; practical and workable

Example

It is feasible to complete the project within two months.

在两个月内完成这个项目是可行的。

B2 verb /tiːz/

Tease

取笑

Meaning

to make fun of someone in a playful or unkind way

Example

Children often tease their younger siblings playfully.

孩子们经常嬉戏地取笑他们的弟弟妹妹。

C1 noun dɪˈtætʃ.mənt

detachment

超脱

Meaning

The state of being objective or aloof; not being emotionally involved.

Example

Buddhist philosophy encourages detachment from material desires.

佛教哲学鼓励从物质欲望中解脱。

C1 verb /ɪnˈdaɪt/

indict

起诉

Meaning

to formally accuse someone of committing a serious crime

Example

The grand jury decided to indict the politician for corruption.

大陪审团决定控告该政治家腐败。

C1 noun /ˌɪnkjʊˈbeɪʃən/

incubation

将蛋、细胞或生物置于适宜的环境条件中以促进其发展的过程

Meaning

the process of keeping eggs, cells, or organisms in the right conditions for development

Example

The incubation of the eggs lasted for three weeks.

蛋的孵化持续了三周。

C1 phrase ˈiː.kəʊˌsɪs.təm kəˈlæps

ecosystem collapse

生态系统崩溃

Meaning

The complete breakdown of an ecological system, resulting in the inability to maintain its structure and function.

Example

Unchecked deforestation can lead to ecosystem collapse.

不受控制的森林砍伐可能导致生态系统崩溃。

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。

C1 noun /meɪn/

mane

鬃毛

Meaning

the long hair growing on the neck of a horse, lion, or other animal

Example

The lion shook its thick mane proudly.

狮子骄傲地摇动着它浓密的鬃毛。

C2 adjective /ˈspaɪnəs/

spinous

多刺的

Meaning

Having spines or thorn-like projections

Example

The spinous cactus was difficult to handle without gloves.

这个有刺的仙人掌没有手套很难拿。

B2 adjective /ˈjuː.nɪ.faɪd/

unified

统一

Meaning

Made into a whole or joined together.

Example

A unified approach fosters better outcomes.

统一的方法促进了更好的结果。

C2 verb /ɛnˈkɪndl/

enkindle

点燃，激发

Meaning

to set on fire or inspire strong emotion

Example

The speech enkindled hope in the audience.

演讲点燃了观众心中的希望。

C2 adjective /ˌɪnɪˈsɛnʃəl/

inessential

非必要的

Meaning

not necessary or important; not essential

Example

The report removes all inessential details to stay focused.

报告删除了所有非必要的细节以保持重点。

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。

B2 noun /ˌkɔr.əˈspɑn.dəns/

Correspondence

通信；相似或等价；通过交换信件进行的沟通

Meaning

letters sent or received; similarity or equivalence; communication by exchange of letters

Example

The historical correspondence between the two famous writers was recently published.

两位著名作家之间的历史通信最近已发布。

A1 noun, adjective, adverb /raɪt/

right

权利

Meaning

something that is morally good, fair, or just; or a legal/entitled claim

Example

Everyone has the right to free speech.

每个人都有言论自由的权利。

C2 adjective /ˈsɪlieɪtɪd/

ciliated

带有纤毛的

Meaning

Having minute hairlike projections (cilia) on the surface of cells or organisms.

Example

The ciliated cells in the respiratory tract help move mucus out of the lungs.

呼吸道中的纤毛细胞帮助将粘液排出肺部。

B2 verb /ˈkaʊnsəl/

counsel

咨询

Meaning

to give professional advice or guidance to someone

Example

The teacher counseled the students on their career choices.

老师为学生们提供了关于他们职业选择的建议。

C2 adjective /dɪˈkɔːrəs/

decourous

得体

Meaning

characterized by propriety, good taste, and proper manners

Example

She maintained a decourous silence during the ceremony.

她在仪式上保持了得体的沉默。

C1 verb /ˈskʌr.i/

scurry

快速跑

Meaning

To move quickly with short, hurried steps.

Example

The mice scurried across the kitchen floor when the lights turned on.

老鼠在灯光打开时快速穿过厨房的地板。

B1 noun /frʌˈstreɪʃən/

frustration

挫折

Meaning

The feeling of being upset or annoyed due to inability to achieve something.

Example

He felt deep frustration when his plans failed.

当他的计划失败时，他感到深深的挫折。

C2 noun /ʃɪˈkeɪnəri/

chicanery

欺诈

Meaning

The use of trickery or deception to achieve a purpose.

Example

The politician was accused of chicanery to win the election.

这位政治家因利用欺诈手段赢得选举而被指控。

C1 noun /ˈzɪn.i.ə/

Zinnia

泽尼亚

Meaning

A colorful garden flower with daisy-like blooms, popular for its vibrant colors and long-lasting nature

Example

The garden was filled with bright zinnias in various colors.

花园里充满了各种色彩鲜艳的泽尼亚花。

A2 noun /væn/

van

货车

Meaning

a large vehicle used for transporting goods or people

Example

The delivery van stopped in front of our house.

送货车停在我们家门前。

C2 adjective /ˈæməˌtɔːri/

amatory

与爱相关的

Meaning

Relating to or expressing sexual love.

Example

The poet’s verses were filled with amatory themes.

诗人的诗句充满了爱情主题。

A2 noun /ˈpɜːpəs/

purpose

目的

Meaning

the reason for which something is done or created

Example

The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the new project.

这个会议的目的就是讨论新项目。

B2 adverb /ʌnˈwɪlɪŋli/

unwillingly

不情愿地

Meaning

in a way that shows reluctance or lack of desire; not willingly

Example

She unwillingly agreed to attend the meeting.

她不情愿地同意参加会议。

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。

B2 adjective /ɪˈrɪˌspɑn.sə.bəl/

Irresponsible

不负责任

Meaning

lacking a sense of responsibility; careless

Example

It was irresponsible of him to leave without telling anyone.

他在没有告诉任何人就离开，这是不负责任的行为。

B2 verb /ˈɔːltər/

alter

改变

Meaning

to change or modify something slightly but significantly

Example

She decided to alter her dress to make it fit better.

她决定改变她的裙子，让它更合身。

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。

C2 adjective /pəˈnjʊəriəs/

penurious

极度贫穷

Meaning

extremely poor; poverty-stricken; miserly

Example

The penurious family struggled to buy food.

那个极度贫穷的家庭艰难地购买食物。

A1 adjective /bɛst/

best

最好

Meaning

Of the highest quality, excellence, or standing.

Example

She is the best student in the class.

她是班里最好的学生。

B1 adverb /ˈɑːf.tə.wərdz/

Afterwards

之后; 然后; 后来

Meaning

at a later time; after an event or time that has already been mentioned

Example

We had dinner and afterwards we watched a movie.

我们吃了晚餐，然后看了一部电影。

C1 noun /kiː/

quay

码头

Meaning

A platform lying alongside or projecting into water for loading and unloading ships.

Example

The cargo was unloaded at the quay.

货物在码头被卸下。

B2 noun /ˈnæreɪtər/

narrator

叙述者

Meaning

A person who tells the story in a book, play, or film.

Example

The narrator guided the audience through the complex plot.

叙述者引导观众穿越复杂的情节。

B2 noun /ˈθiːərɪst/

theorist

理论家

Meaning

A person who develops, studies, or explains theories in a particular field.

Example

The political theorist explained the impact of democracy on social structures.

政治理论家解释了民主对社会结构的影响。

B2 verb /ɪnˈkɔːrpəreɪt/

incorporate

合并

Meaning

to include something as part of a whole; to form a corporation

Example

The new design incorporates advanced technology.

新设计融合了先进技术。

A2 noun; verb /tʃæt/

chat

聊天

Meaning

an informal conversation; to talk in a friendly, informal way

Example

We had a long chat after dinner.

晚饭后我们聊了很久。

C1 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈbæləns/

counterbalance

抵消

Meaning

to offset or balance the effect of something

Example

Exercise can counterbalance the negative effects of stress.

运动可以抵消压力的负面影响。

B1 noun /weɪdʒ/

Wage

工资; 工钱;

Meaning

money paid to someone for work, especially for work done by the hour or day

Example

The company increased the minimum wage for all workers.

公司提高了所有工人的最低工资。

B1 noun /ˈkɒnflɪkt/

conflict

冲突

Meaning

A serious disagreement or argument, often a prolonged one.

Example

The two countries are trying to resolve the conflict through negotiations.

这两个国家正在通过谈判解决冲突。

C1 noun əˈɡrɛriən səˈsaɪətiz

agrarian societies

农业社会

Meaning

Societies based on agriculture and farming as the primary economic activity.

Example

Agrarian societies emerged from a need for stable food sources.

农业社会从对稳定食品来源的需求中产生。

B1 adjective, adverb /ˈoʊvərɔːl/

overall

总体上

Meaning

in general or as a whole

Example

Overall, the project has been successful.

总体上，项目已成功。

C1 verb /ˈhʌsəl/

hustle

努力 / 快速移动

Meaning

to move quickly and energetically; to push or work hard to achieve something

Example

She had to hustle to finish the project on time.

她必须努力工作才能按时完成项目。

C2 verb /ʃʌk/

shuck

剥壳

Meaning

To remove the outer covering, such as the husk of corn or shell of shellfish.

Example

She learned how to shuck oysters quickly.

她学会了如何快速打开牡蛎。

C2 noun /dɪˌsɪdəˈreɪtəm/

desideratum

必需品

Meaning

something that is desired or considered necessary

Example

For many students, financial aid is a desideratum.

对于许多学生来说，经济援助是一项必需品。

A2 verb /bit/

beat

打

Meaning

to strike repeatedly; to defeat; to pulsate rhythmically

Example

Our team will beat theirs in the final match.

我们的团队将在决赛中击败他们。

C1 noun /ɪnˈfjuːʒən/

infusion

草药注入

Meaning

the act of introducing something into another; a drink made by steeping leaves or herbs in liquid

Example

She prepared a calming infusion of chamomile tea.

她准备了一杯舒缓的洋甘菊茶注入。

C1 noun /vɪˈvæsɪti/

vivacity

活力

Meaning

The quality of being lively, animated, and full of energy.

Example

The child’s vivacity brightened the entire room.

孩子的活力照亮了整个房间。

C1 noun /hɪpˈnoʊsɪs/

hypnosis

催眠

Meaning

A trance-like state of consciousness usually induced by suggestion.

Example

She underwent hypnosis to overcome her fear of flying.

她进行了催眠，以克服她对飞行的恐惧。

C2 adjective ˈen.də.krɪn

endocrine

内分泌

Meaning

Relating to or denoting glands that secrete hormones directly into the blood.

Example

The endocrine system regulates metabolism and growth.

内分泌系统调节代谢和生长。

C2 noun /ˈlæsi/

lassie

小女孩

Meaning

a young girl (informal, mainly Scottish)

Example

The old man greeted the little lassie warmly.

老人热情地迎接了小女孩。

C1 noun /mɒnˈtɑːʒ/

montage

蒙太奇

Meaning

A sequence of film editing or a composite image made by combining several separate pictures.

Example

The film opened with a montage of city life.

电影以城市生活的蒙太奇开场。

B1 noun /ˈproʊɡræmɪŋ/

programing

编程

Meaning

the process of writing computer code to create software or applications

Example

He spends most of his time learning computer programming.

他把大部分时间用来学习计算机编程。

B1 noun /tʃɑːrt/

chart

图表

Meaning

a sheet of information in the form of a table, graph, or diagram

Example

The teacher used a chart to explain the statistics.

老师用图表来解释统计数据。

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。

C2 noun /ˈbærəˌɡræf/

barograph

记录气压变化的仪器

Meaning

an instrument that records changes in atmospheric pressure

Example

The scientist checked the barograph for pressure variations.

科学家检查了气压计以查看压力变化。

C1 noun /deɪˈbɑː.kəl/

debacle

灾难

Meaning

A sudden and ignominious failure; a fiasco.

Example

The company's poor management led to a financial debacle.

公司的糟糕管理导致了财政灾难。

C1 adjective /ˈɡruːəlɪŋ/

grueling

艰苦的

Meaning

Extremely tiring and demanding.

Example

The athletes faced a grueling training session.

运动员面对着艰苦的训练课程。

C2 adjective ˌnjʊəroʊˈkɒɡnɪtɪv

neurocognitive

神经认知

Meaning

Related to brain information processing and memory power

Example

Neurocognitive functions decline due to lack of sleep.

由于缺乏睡眠，神经认知功能下降。

C1 noun /ˈtɒpˌsɔɪl/

topsoil

表土

Meaning

the top layer of soil, which is rich in organic matter and nutrients

Example

Farmers rely on healthy topsoil for good crop yields.

农民依赖健康的表土来获得丰收。

C2 noun /ˌkɛəriˈætɪd/

caryatid

雕刻的女性形象柱子

Meaning

A stone carving of a draped female figure, used as a supporting column in architecture.

Example

The ancient temple featured a caryatid holding up the roof.

古老的寺庙里有一个凯瑞亚蒂德支撑着屋顶。

B1 noun /piːtʃ/

Peach

桃子

Meaning

a soft round fruit with fuzzy skin, sweet flesh, and a large pit in the center

Example

The peach was perfectly ripe and juicy when I bit into it.

桃子成熟且多汁，当我咬下去时，口感极佳。

C2 noun /ˈbɒdɪs/

bodice

束身衣

Meaning

the part of a woman's dress that covers the body from the neck to the waist

Example

She wore a dress with an embroidered bodice.

她穿了一件带有刺绣束身衣的裙子。

C1 noun /rɪˈtrækʃən/

retraction

撤回，撤回声明

Meaning

the act of taking back a statement, promise, or belief

Example

The newspaper issued a retraction of the false report.

报纸发布了对虚假报道的撤回。

B2 adjective /kəmˈpærətɪv/

Comparative

比较的

Meaning

involving comparison between two or more things; relative

Example

The study showed comparative results between different teaching methods.

研究显示了不同教学方法之间的比较结果。

B2 adjective /blænd/

bland

乏味

Meaning

lacking strong features, flavor, or character; dull or uninteresting

Example

The soup was too bland for my taste.

这汤对我的口味太乏味了。

C1 adjective /ˈspʌndʒi/

Spongy

海绵状

Meaning

soft and full of holes like a sponge; porous

Example

The cake had a light and spongy texture.

蛋糕有轻盈而海绵状的质地。

C2 noun /ˌhaɪdroʊdaɪˈnæmɪks/

hydrodynamics

Meaning

The branch of science concerned with the motion of fluids, especially liquids, and the forces acting on solid bodies immersed in fluids.

Example

Hydrodynamics is essential in designing efficient ship hulls.

C2 verb /ˈwɪni/

whinny

嘶鸣

Meaning

to make the high-pitched sound a horse makes

Example

The horse whinnied when it saw its rider.

马看到骑手时，嘶鸣了一声。

A2 adverb /ˈsɪə.ri.əs.li/

seriously

认真地

Meaning

in a solemn or thoughtful manner

Example

She took the matter very seriously.

她非常认真地对待了这个问题。

A2 noun/adjective /ˈmɪdəl/

middle

中间

Meaning

the central point, position, or part of something

Example

The park is in the middle of the city.

公园位于城市的中心。

C1 noun /ˈɔːrθədɑːksi/

orthodoxy

正统

Meaning

traditional or generally accepted beliefs and practices

Example

The religious leader defended the orthodoxy of the faith.

宗教领袖捍卫了信仰的正统性。

C2 verb /sɪˈkwɛstreɪt/

sequestrate

查封

Meaning

To take legal possession of assets until a debt is paid or disputes are resolved.

Example

The court decided to sequestrate the company's property.

法院决定查封公司的财产。

B2 verb/noun /buː/

boo

Meaning

To show disapproval by shouting 'boo'; or a sound made to surprise or scare.

Example

The audience began to boo the bad performance.

B1 noun /ˈbʌb.əl/

bubble

气泡

Meaning

a thin sphere of liquid enclosing air or gas; a temporary state of inflated value or excitement

Example

The children chased the bubbles in the air.

孩子们在空中追逐气泡。

C1 verb /wɪlt/

wilt

枯萎

Meaning

To become limp, weak, or drooping, often due to lack of water or energy.

Example

The flowers wilted in the heat of the sun.

花朵在太阳的炙热下枯萎。

B1 adjective /ˌʌnˈɪntrəstɪŋ/

uninteresting

无趣的

Meaning

not holding attention or curiosity; boring

Example

The lecture was uninteresting and difficult to stay focused on.

这次讲座很无趣，很难集中注意力。

C1 noun /rɪˈteɪnər/

retainer

预付款 / 固定器

Meaning

a fee paid in advance to secure someone's services, or a device that holds something in place

Example

The lawyer asked for a retainer before taking the case.

律师在接案之前要求预付款。

B2 noun ˈɪnər strɛŋkθ

inner strength

内在力量

Meaning

Mental or spiritual power that helps a person cope with difficulties.

Example

Community service fosters inner strength in individuals.

社区服务促进了个人的内在力量。

B2 noun /ˌriː.əˈʃʊr.əns/

Reassurance

安慰

Meaning

comfort or confidence given to someone to remove their fears or doubts

Example

She needed reassurance that everything would be okay.

她需要得到安慰，以确认一切都会好起来。

C2 adjective /ˌlɪlɪˈpjuːʃən/

lilliputian

极小的

Meaning

Extremely small or tiny; trivial or petty.

Example

The model village was filled with lilliputian houses.

模范村庄里充满了极小的房屋。

B2 noun /skwɒd/

squad

小队

Meaning

a small group of people organized for a specific purpose or task, often in the military or sports

Example

The football squad trained hard before the championship match.

足球队在冠军赛前进行了艰苦训练。

B1 noun /ˈlɛktʃərər/

lecturer

讲师

Meaning

a person who gives lectures, especially at a college or university

Example

The lecturer explained the theory with clear examples.

讲师用清楚的例子解释了理论。

C1 verb /ˈrævɪdʒ/

ravage

摧毁

Meaning

to cause severe and extensive damage or destruction

Example

The hurricane ravaged the coastal villages.

飓风摧毁了沿海村庄。

B1 adjective /ˈwɪl.ɪŋ/

Willing

愿意; 准备

Meaning

ready, eager, or prepared to do something

Example

She is willing to help with the project.

她愿意帮助项目。

B1 noun /ɪˈskeɪp/

Escape

逃脱; 逃离; 解救

Meaning

an act of breaking free from confinement or control; a way out

Example

The prisoner's escape from the jail shocked the authorities.

囚犯从监狱的逃脱震惊了当局。

B1 noun əˈreɪndʒmənt

arrangement

安排

Meaning

The way things are organized, positioned, or structured.

Example

The arrangement of protons in the nucleus is critical.

质子在原子核中的排列至关重要。