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C1 adjective /rɪˈsɪ.prə.kəl/

Reciprocal

互惠的; 相互的; 两方共同分享;
Meaning
given or done in return; mutual; shared equally by both parties;
Example
The two countries have a reciprocal trade agreement.
这两个国家有一个互惠的贸易协议。
C1 adverb /ˌðeərəˈpɒn/

Thereupon

随即;
Meaning
immediately after that; following that event
Example
He finished his speech and thereupon left the stage.
他结束了演讲,随即离开了舞台。
B2 verb /ˈsɒfən/

soften

使变软
Meaning
to make or become less hard, severe, or strong.
Example
Heat will soften the butter quickly.
热量会很快使黄油变软。
B1 noun ˈdɪdʒ.ɪ.təl tuːlz

digital tools

数字工具
Meaning
Electronic software and applications used for learning and educational purposes.
Example
Schools are integrating digital tools to enhance learning.
学校正在整合数字工具来增强学习效果。
C2 noun /əˈsper.ɪ.ti/

asperity

Meaning
Harshness of tone, manner, or surface.
Example
She spoke with asperity when she was interrupted.
B2 noun /faʊl/

Fowl

家禽
Meaning
a domesticated bird kept for meat or eggs; chicken or other poultry
Example
The farmer raised fowl in his backyard for fresh eggs and meat.
农民在后院养家禽,提供新鲜的鸡蛋和肉。
A2 noun /ˈæk.sɪ.dənt/

accident

事故
Meaning
An unfortunate incident that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally.
Example
Safety measures aim to prevent accidents.
安全措施旨在防止事故发生。
C2 verb /ˈærəˌɡeɪt/

arrogate

不正当地索取
Meaning
To claim or take something without justification.
Example
The dictator arrogated all powers to himself.
独裁者不正当地把所有权力据为己有。
B2 verb /ˈfɜːrnɪʃ/

furnish

布置, 提供
Meaning
to provide or supply with furniture or equipment
Example
They furnished the new house with modern furniture.
他们用现代家具布置了新房。
C1 noun /ˌædəˈreɪʃən/

adoration

崇拜 / 深厚的爱
Meaning
deep love and respect; worship
Example
The fans showed their adoration for the singer.
粉丝们展示了他们对歌手的崇拜。
C1 noun /ˈhaɪdəweɪ/

hideaway

藏身处
Meaning
A place used as a retreat or a place to hide.
Example
The cabin in the woods was their secret hideaway.
树林中的小屋是他们的秘密藏身之地。
B1 verb /səˈraʊnd/

surround

围绕
Meaning
To be all around someone or something.
Example
Mountains surround the small village.
山脉围绕着小村庄。
C1 adverb /ˈnɔːθwədz/

Northwards

向北
Meaning
towards the north; in a northerly direction
Example
The birds migrate northwards in spring.
鸟类在春天向北迁徙。
B2 noun /ˈɑp.tə.mɪst/

Optimist

乐观主义者
Meaning
a person who tends to be hopeful and confident about the future; someone who sees the good side of things
Example
As an optimist, she always believed things would improve.
作为乐观主义者,她一直相信事情会变得更好。
C1 noun /ˈdjuːplɛks/

duplex

双拼房
Meaning
A house or apartment divided into two separate residences.
Example
They live in a duplex near the city center.
他们住在市中心附近的一座双拼房里。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈwiːldi/

unwieldy

笨重
Meaning
Difficult to carry or move because of its size, shape, or weight.
Example
The box was too unwieldy to carry up the stairs.
这个盒子太笨重了,无法把它提上楼梯。
B2 adjective /njuːˈtrɪʃ.əs/

Nutritious

有营养的
Meaning
containing substances that help the body grow and stay healthy; nourishing
Example
Eating nutritious food helps maintain good health.
吃有营养的食物有助于保持身体健康。
B2 noun /ˈlɛtɪs/

lettuce

生菜
Meaning
a leafy green vegetable commonly used in salads and sandwiches
Example
She added fresh lettuce to the sandwich.
她在三明治里加了新鲜的生菜。
C2 noun /niːˈɒlədʒɪzəm/

neologism

新词
Meaning
A newly coined word or expression.
Example
The internet has given rise to many neologisms like 'selfie' and 'hashtag'.
互联网催生了许多新词,如“自拍”和“标签”。
B2 noun /ˈfreʃmən/

freshman

大一新生
Meaning
a first-year student at a high school, college, or university
Example
The freshman felt nervous on his first day at university.
大一新生在大学的第一天感到紧张。
B1 verb /ˈsʌfər/

suffer

遭受
Meaning
to experience pain, distress, or hardship
Example
She suffered from a severe headache all day.
她整天忍受剧烈的头痛。
C2 adjective /daɪˈɜːrnəl/

diurnal

昼行性
Meaning
active during the day; occurring daily
Example
Most birds are diurnal creatures, active in daylight hours.
大多数鸟类是昼行性动物,在白天活跃。
C1 verb /ˈænɪmeɪt/

animate

动画
Meaning
to bring to life or make lively; to create animation for films or cartoons
Example
The artist will animate the characters for the movie.
艺术家将为电影动画化角色。
C2 noun/verb /læˈsuː/

lasso

套索
Meaning
a rope with a loop used to catch animals; to catch with such a rope
Example
The cowboy lassoed the horse quickly.
牛仔快速用拉索抓住了马。
B2 adjective /ˈstɜːrdi/

sturdy

坚固
Meaning
strongly and solidly built; not easily weakened
Example
The carpenter made a sturdy wooden table.
木匠做了一张坚固的木桌。
C2 noun /əˈpɜːrtənəns/

appurtenance

附属物 / 配件
Meaning
an accessory or supplementary part of something
Example
The garage is an appurtenance of the main house.
车库是主屋的附属部分。
A2 noun /ˈmærɪdʒ/

marriage

幸福
Meaning
The legally or formally recognized union of two people as partners in a personal relationship.
Example
Their marriage lasted for over thirty years.
当她获得奖项时,她无法隐藏自己的幸福。
B1 adjective /ˈliː.dɪŋ/

Leading

领先的; 主要的; 最重要的
Meaning
foremost; principal; most important; guiding
Example
She is a leading expert in environmental science.
她是环境科学领域的领先专家。
A2 noun /ˈbʌk.ɪt/

Bucket

Meaning
a roughly cylindrical open container with a handle, used to hold and carry liquids
Example
The farmer filled the bucket with fresh water from the well.
农民用井里的清水填满了桶。
C1 adjective /ˈkrɛdɪtəbl/

creditable

值得称赞
Meaning
Deserving praise or acknowledgment, though not necessarily outstanding.
Example
She made a creditable effort in completing the project on time.
她做出了值得称赞的努力,按时完成了项目。
B2 adjective /prɪˈventɪv/

Preventive

预防的;设计用来防止某事发生
Meaning
designed to prevent something from happening; protective against disease
Example
Regular exercise is a preventive measure against heart disease.
定期锻炼是预防心脏病的措施。
B1 verb /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt/

disappoint

失望
Meaning
to fail to fulfill the hopes or expectations of someone; to make someone feel sad or displeased
Example
I hope I won't disappoint you with my performance.
我希望我的表现不会让你失望。
C1 verb, noun /ˈbrɪsəl/

bristle

刚毛; 愤怒反应
Meaning
to react angrily or defensively; a short stiff hair or fiber
Example
The cat bristled when it saw the dog.
猫看到狗时毛发竖起来。
C2 verb /ˈvæsɪleɪt/

vacillate

幸福
Meaning
to waver between different opinions or actions; be indecisive
Example
He vacillated between studying law and becoming a writer.
她在获得奖项时无法掩饰自己的幸福。
C1 noun /moʊt/

moat

护城河
Meaning
A deep, wide ditch surrounding a castle or town, often filled with water, for defense.
Example
The castle was protected by a wide moat filled with water.
城堡被一条充满水的宽护城河保护着。
B2 noun dɪˈstrækʃən

distraction

分心
Meaning
Something that prevents concentration or takes attention away from something else.
Example
Distraction during study time can hinder learning.
学习时的分心可能会阻碍学习。
C1 noun /ˈhæv.ək/

Havoc

广泛的破坏;极大的混乱或无序;混乱
Meaning
widespread destruction; great confusion or disorder; chaos
Example
The hurricane wreaked havoc on the coastal towns, destroying homes and businesses.
飓风在沿海城镇造成了大规模的破坏,摧毁了房屋和商业。
C2 adjective /ˌsɛm.iˈsɪv.ə.laɪzd/

semicivilized

半文明
Meaning
Partially civilized; having some aspects of civilization but not fully developed.
Example
The tribe was described as semicivilized by early explorers.
该部落被早期探险家描述为半文明。
A2 noun /rɪˈlɪdʒ.ən/

religion

宗教
Meaning
a system of faith and worship involving belief in a higher power
Example
Freedom of religion is a fundamental human right.
宗教自由是基本人权。
C2 adjective /pərˈfɛktəbl/

perfectible

可完善的
Meaning
capable of being made perfect or improved
Example
Human nature is imperfect but perfectible.
人性是不完美的,但可以完善。
C1 noun /ˈbærɪstər/

barrister

律师
Meaning
A type of lawyer in certain legal systems who specializes in courtroom advocacy and litigation.
Example
The barrister argued the case passionately before the judge.
律师在法官面前激情澎湃地辩论案件。
A2 noun /kənˌɡrætʃ.əˈleɪ.ʃənz/

Congratulations

祝贺
Meaning
words expressing praise for an achievement or good wishes on a special occasion
Example
Congratulations on your promotion! You really deserved this success.
恭喜晋升!你真的值得这次成功。
B2 noun/adjective /ˈbʌmpər/

bumper

保险杠
Meaning
A protective bar at the front or back of a vehicle; also used to describe something unusually large or successful.
Example
The farmer celebrated a bumper harvest this year.
农民今年庆祝了一个丰收的年份。
C1 noun /nɑːtʃ/

notch

刻痕
Meaning
A small cut or groove on the edge or surface of something; a level or degree of achievement.
Example
He carved a notch on the stick to mark the days.
他在棍子上刻了一个刻痕,以标记天数。
C2 noun /ˌhæŋ.ki ˈpæŋ.ki/

Hanky-Panky

欺诈; 可疑活动; 不道德行为; 欺骗
Meaning
dishonest or suspicious activity; unethical behavior; trickery or deception
Example
The audit revealed some hanky-panky in the company's financial records.
审计揭示了公司财务记录中的一些欺诈行为。
A2 noun /əˈsɪstənt/

assistant

助手
Meaning
a person who helps or supports another, often in a job
Example
She works as an assistant in a law firm.
她在一家律师事务所做助理。
C2 noun /əˈkwaɪərmənt/

acquirement

获得;习得的能力
Meaning
the act of acquiring something; something that has been acquired, especially a skill or possession
Example
Language proficiency is an important acquirement for global careers.
语言能力是全球职业中的一项重要获得。
C1 noun /dɪˈfjuːʒən/

diffusion

Meaning
the spreading of something more widely or the movement of particles from high to low concentration
Example
The diffusion of information on social media is rapid.
C1 verb /ˈbæfəl/

baffle

困惑
Meaning
to confuse; to be too difficult to understand
Example
The math problem baffles me completely.
数学问题完全把我搞糊涂了。
B2 adjective /ɪkˈsploʊsɪv/

explosive

爆炸性
Meaning
able to cause an explosion; likely to burst out suddenly
Example
The situation became explosive after the argument.
争论后局势变得爆炸性。
B2 adverb /hɛns/

hence

因此
Meaning
for this reason; as a result
Example
She was the best candidate, hence she was chosen for the job.
她是最优秀的候选人,因此她被选中担任这份工作。
C1 noun /kəˈnɛəri/

canary

金丝雀
Meaning
a small, usually yellow bird known for its singing; also used as a warning sign in dangerous conditions
Example
The canary sang beautifully in its cage.
金丝雀在它的笼子里唱得非常动听。
C2 noun /ˌmjuːlˈtɪər/

muleteer

骡夫
Meaning
a person who drives or takes care of mules
Example
The muleteer guided the animals safely across the mountain path.
骡夫安全地将动物引导过山路。
B1 noun /kəˈnuː/

Canoe

独木舟
Meaning
a narrow boat pointed at both ends and moved with a paddle
Example
They paddled their canoe down the peaceful stream.
他们在平静的小溪中划着独木舟。
B2 noun /ˈlæn.tərn/

Lantern

灯笼
Meaning
a portable lamp with a protective covering, often used outdoors
Example
We carried a lantern during our camping trip.
我们在露营时带着灯笼。
C1 noun /ˌmjuːnɪsɪˈpæləti/

municipality

Meaning
a city or town that has its own local government
Example
The municipality is planning to build a new library.
C2 noun /ˌaɪ.diˈeɪ.ʃən/

ideation

构思过程
Meaning
The process of forming and developing new ideas or concepts through creative thinking and brainstorming.
Example
The team engaged in ideation sessions to generate new product ideas.
The team conducted brainstorming sessions to generate new product ideas.
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。
C1 noun /ˈnjuːtrɪənt dɪˈfɪʃənsi/

nutrient deficiency

营养不足
Meaning
A lack of essential nutrients required for healthy plant growth, which can result in poor crop development, reduced yields, and increased susceptibility to diseases.
Example
Nutrient deficiency in the soil can reduce crop productivity.
土壤中的营养不足会降低作物的生产力。
A2 noun/adjective /ˈdʒɜːrmən/

german

德语
Meaning
relating to Germany, its people, or its language
Example
She is learning German to study abroad.
她正在学习德语以便出国留学。
C1 verb /ˈspɪərˌhɛd/

spearhead

领导
Meaning
to lead or initiate an action, project, or movement
Example
She spearheaded the campaign for environmental awareness.
她领导了环保意识的运动。
B1 noun /plʌm/

Plum

李子
Meaning
a small round fruit with smooth red or purple skin, sweet flesh, and a single large seed
Example
The purple plum was juicy and delicious.
紫色的李子又多汁又美味。
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。
A2 noun /ˈdjuː.ti/

Duty

责任
Meaning
something that one is expected or required to do; moral or legal obligation
Example
It is our duty as citizens to vote in elections.
作为公民,我们有责任在选举中投票。
B1 noun /ˈaɪ.braʊ/

Eyebrow

眉毛
Meaning
the strip of hair growing on the ridge above the eye socket
Example
She raised her eyebrow in surprise.
她惊讶地抬起了眉毛。
C2 noun /ˈfrækɑː/

fracas

纷争
Meaning
A noisy disturbance or quarrel.
Example
The fracas outside the bar drew the attention of the police.
酒吧外的纷争引起了警察的注意。
B2 noun /ˌɪmɪˈɡreɪʃən/

immigration

移民
Meaning
the action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country
Example
Immigration policies vary from country to country.
移民政策因国家而异。
C1 noun /ˈpælɪt/

pallet

平台
Meaning
a flat wooden platform used for moving or storing goods; also a makeshift bed
Example
The boxes were stacked on a wooden pallet for easy transport.
箱子被堆放在木托盘上以便于运输。
C1 noun əˈtrɒs.ɪ.tiz

atrocities

暴行
Meaning
Extremely wicked or cruel acts, typically involving physical violence or injury.
Example
The atrocities shocked the international community.
这些暴行震惊了国际社会。
C1 adjective /ɪˈrɛvəkəbl/

irrevocable

不可撤销
Meaning
Not able to be revoked, changed, or undone.
Example
She made an irrevocable decision to leave the company.
她做出了一个不可撤销的决定离开公司。
C1 adjective /ˈvæljuːləs/

valueless

毫无价值
Meaning
having no worth, importance, or usefulness
Example
The old broken phone was considered valueless.
那部旧坏掉的手机被认为是毫无价值的。
C2 adjective /ˈkɒndaɪn/

condign

应得的
Meaning
deserved, appropriate, and fitting (especially punishment)
Example
The criminal received condign punishment for his crimes.
罪犯因其罪行受到了应得的惩罚。
B2 verb /ˈnæreɪt/

narrate

叙述
Meaning
To tell a story or describe events, often in detail.
Example
She will narrate the events of her journey to the audience.
她将向观众叙述她旅途中的事件。
B2 adjective /trænˈspærənt/

Transparent

透明的
Meaning
allowing light to pass through; clear and obvious; honest and open
Example
The company maintains transparent business practices.
公司保持透明的商业实践。
A2 pronoun /nʌn/

none

没有人
Meaning
not any; no one; not one
Example
None of the students passed the exam.
没有学生通过考试。
C2 noun /ˈtoʊ.di/

Toady

拍马屁者
Meaning
a person who acts obsequiously to gain favor; a sycophant
Example
He was known as a toady who always agreed with the boss.
他被认为是一个总是同意老板的阿谀奉承者。
B2 noun /ˈfrɪkʃən/

friction

摩擦
Meaning
the resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another; conflict or tension between people or groups
Example
There was friction between the two departments over resource allocation.
在资源分配问题上,两个部门之间有摩擦。
B2 noun /ˈkoʊ.brə/

Cobra

眼镜蛇
Meaning
a venomous snake with a hood that can be spread when threatened
Example
The cobra raised its hood and hissed at the intruder.
眼镜蛇抬起了它的帽子,对入侵者发出了嘶嘶声。
C2 noun məˌnɒp.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

monopolization

垄断化
Meaning
The process by which a company gains exclusive control over a commercial activity.
Example
The monopolization of industries can limit consumer choices.
行业的垄断化可能会限制消费者的选择。
B2 noun /ˈmɜːrdərər/

murderer

凶手
Meaning
a person who unlawfully kills another human being with intent
Example
The murderer was caught by the police within hours.
凶手在几个小时内被警方逮捕。
C1 adjective /ˈneɪm.ləs/

Nameless

无名的; 匿名的; 不知名的; 未识别的
Meaning
having no name; anonymous; unknown; unidentified
Example
The nameless fear haunted him throughout the night.
无名的恐惧整晚困扰着他。
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpruːdənt/

imprudent

鲁莽
Meaning
Not showing care for the consequences of an action.
Example
It was imprudent to drive in such stormy weather.
在如此暴风雨的天气下开车是鲁莽的。
C1 verb /dɪˈspɛns/

dispense

分配
Meaning
To distribute or provide something, especially in portions.
Example
The machine dispenses clean drinking water.
机器分配干净的饮用水。
C1 verb /ˈpɜːrpɔːrt/

purport

声称
Meaning
to claim or profess something, often falsely
Example
The document purports to be an official government report.
该文件声称是官方政府报告。
A2 adjective /ˈsɪmələr/

Similar

相似的; 具有共同特点的
Meaning
alike; having characteristics in common
Example
The two sisters have similar interests in music.
这两姐妹在音乐方面有相似的兴趣。
C2 verb /aʊtˈraɪd/

outride

超越
Meaning
to ride faster, farther, or better than someone else
Example
The young rider managed to outride his competitors in the race.
年轻的骑手在比赛中成功超越了他的竞争对手。
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 noun /ˈbɒksər/

boxer

拳击手; 平角内裤; 拳师犬
Meaning
a person who fights in the sport of boxing; a type of short loose-fitting underwear; a breed of medium-to-large dog
Example
The boxer trained hard every morning before the championship match.
那名拳击手在冠军赛前每天早上刻苦训练。
C2 noun /ˈɛksplɪkeɪtər/

explicator

阐释者
Meaning
a person who explains or interprets something in detail
Example
The critic served as an explicator of the poet’s complex works.
评论家担任了诗人复杂作品的阐释者。
C2 noun /məˈbɒkrəsi/

mobocracy

暴民政治
Meaning
Rule or control by a mob or mass of people, often disorderly.
Example
The protest turned into mobocracy when the crowd started destroying property.
抗议活动在群众开始破坏财产时变成了暴民政治。
B1 noun /ˈtaɪmɪŋ/

timing

时机
Meaning
the choice, judgment, or control of when something should be done
Example
Good timing is essential in business negotiations.
在商业谈判中,良好的时机至关重要。
C1 noun /ˌɑːsɪˈleɪʃən/

oscillation

摆动
Meaning
The movement back and forth at a regular speed.
Example
The oscillation of the pendulum controls the clock.
摆锤的摆动控制着时钟。
A1 pronoun /ʌs/

us

我们
Meaning
used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people as the object of a verb or preposition
Example
She gave us a gift.
她给了我们一个礼物。
C2 noun /ˈɪn.fɪ.del/

Infidel

异教徒
Meaning
a person who does not believe in religion or whose religious beliefs differ from one's own
Example
In historical contexts, crusaders often referred to their enemies as infidels.
在历史背景中,十字军常常把他们的敌人称为异教徒。
C1 noun ˌɒk.sɪˈdeɪ.ʃən

oxidation

氧化
Meaning
A chemical reaction that involves the combination of a substance with oxygen, often causing deterioration.
Example
Oxidation causes metal surfaces to weaken.
氧化会削弱金属表面。
B2 adjective /ˈwʌrisəm/

Worrisome

令人担忧的; 令人不安的
Meaning
causing anxiety or concern; troubling
Example
The student's declining grades were worrisome to his parents.
学生的成绩下降让他的父母感到担忧。
B2 noun /ˈoʊ.vər ɡroʊθ/

Over growth

过度生长
Meaning
excessive growth beyond normal size; too much development or expansion
Example
The overgrowth of weeds made the garden look untidy.
杂草的过度生长让花园显得不整洁。
C2 adjective /ˈɛstɪməbl/

estimable

值得尊敬的
Meaning
Worthy of great respect.
Example
Her estimable achievements inspired the whole community.
她值得尊敬的成就鼓舞了整个社区。
B1 verb /koʊˈɑːpəreɪt/

cooperate

合作
Meaning
to work together; to collaborate
Example
The teams cooperate to achieve their common goals.
团队合作以实现他们的共同目标。
C1 verb /ˈɪnkjʊˌbeɪt/

incubate

孵化
Meaning
to keep eggs, cells, or organisms at the right conditions for development
Example
The hen will incubate the eggs until they hatch.
母鸡会孵化蛋直到它们孵化。
C2 noun /prəˈlɪksɪti/

prolixity

冗长
Meaning
the quality of being tediously wordy and long
Example
The book’s prolixity made it difficult to read in one sitting.
这本书的冗长使得在一次阅读中读完变得困难。
C2 noun /blæk ˈkɑːr.də.məm/

Black Cardamom

黑豆蔻
Meaning
a large aromatic spice pod with a smoky flavor, commonly used in Indian and Middle Eastern cooking
Example
Add black cardamom to the curry for a rich, smoky flavor.
在咖喱中加入黑豆蔻,增添丰富的烟熏味。
A1 noun /ˈrɪv.ər/

River

河流
Meaning
a large natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another river
Example
The river flows through the valley and into the ocean.
河流穿过山谷并流入大海。
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 noun /maɪt/

mite

螨虫
Meaning
a very small creature, often a tiny arachnid; also used to mean a very small amount
Example
The mattress was infested with dust mites.
床垫里有尘螨。
A2 verb /əˈlaʊ/

allow

允许
Meaning
to give permission for something to happen or someone to do something
Example
The teacher did not allow phones in class.
老师不允许课堂上使用手机。
C1 noun ˌfɔːtɪfɪˈkeɪʃn

fortification

防御工事
Meaning
A defensive wall or other reinforcement built to strengthen a place against attack.
Example
The fortifications protected the city.
防御工事保护了城市。
C1 verb, noun /sæp/

sap

树液 / 削弱
Meaning
As a noun: the vital fluid in plants; As a verb: to gradually weaken or drain strength.
Example
The long journey began to sap his energy.
长途旅行开始削弱他的能量。
B2 adjective /ˈtɛlɪŋ/

telling

具有启发性
Meaning
Revealing something significant or giving important information.
Example
Her silence was more telling than words.
她的沉默比语言更具启发性。
C1 noun /ˌekspəˈzɪʃən/

exposition

阐述 / 展览
Meaning
a detailed explanation or a large public exhibition
Example
The scientist gave a clear exposition of the theory.
科学家清楚地阐述了这个理论。
B2 noun pərˈsweɪ.ʒən

persuasion

通过理性或情感说服某人
Meaning
The act of convincing someone to change their viewpoint through reasoning or emotion.
Example
Effective persuasion is key to a successful speech.
有效的劝说是成功演讲的关键。
C1 verb /dɪˈfeɪm/

defame

诽谤
Meaning
to harm someone's reputation by spreading false information
Example
He was defamed by malicious rumors.
他被恶意谣言诽谤。
C1 noun /səˈlaɪ.və/

Saliva

唾液
Meaning
the watery liquid secreted into the mouth by glands
Example
The dentist asked her to rinse the saliva from her mouth.
牙医让她把口腔里的唾液漱掉。
C2 adjective /əˈpɒ.krɪ.fəl/

apocryphal

可疑的
Meaning
Of doubtful authenticity, though widely circulated as true.
Example
The story about him saving the village is probably apocryphal.
他救村庄的故事可能是可疑的。
B2 noun /spɑːrk/

Spark

火花
Meaning
a small fiery particle thrown off from a fire; a flash of light; something that triggers or initiates
Example
A spark from the campfire ignited the dry leaves.
篝火中的一颗火花点燃了干叶。
B2 adjective /dɪˈsɛptɪv/

deceptive

具有欺骗性的
Meaning
Giving an appearance or impression different from the truth; misleading.
Example
Appearances can be deceptive.
外表可能具有欺骗性。
B1 verb səˈpɔːrtɪŋ

supporting

支持
Meaning
Giving assistance to; helping to bear the weight of something.
Example
Supporting education initiatives helps reduce child labour.
支持教育倡议有助于减少童工。
A2 noun /ˈer.ər/

Error

错误; 失误
Meaning
a mistake; something done incorrectly or wrong
Example
The error in the calculation led to incorrect results.
计算中的错误导致了不正确的结果。
C1 noun /ˈsɛmbləns/

Semblance

表象; 外观
Meaning
the outward appearance or apparent form of something, especially when the reality is different
Example
There was only a semblance of order in the chaotic office.
在混乱的办公室里只有一种表象的秩序
C1 noun /ˈtraɪæd/

triad

三合会
Meaning
a group of three closely related people or things
Example
The project was managed by a triad of experts.
该项目由一个三人专家小组管理。
C2 noun /daɪn/

dyne

力的单位(厘米-克-秒制)
Meaning
A unit of force in the centimeter-gram-second (cgs) system equal to 10⁻⁵ newtons.
Example
The physicist measured the force in dynes.
物理学家用代因测量力。