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C2 adjective /rɪˈfjuː.tə.bəl/

Refutable

可反驳的
Meaning
capable of being proven wrong or false; able to be disproved
Example
His theory was refutable because it could be tested experimentally.
他的理论是可以被反驳的，因为它可以通过实验测试。
C2 noun /ˌɪmprəˈpraɪəti/

impropriety

不当行为
Meaning
Failure to observe standards of honesty or modesty; improper behavior.
Example
The politician was accused of financial impropriety.
该政治家被指控涉及财务不当行为。
C2 noun /ˈdaɪəˌdɛm/

diadem

冕冠
Meaning
A crown or headband worn as a symbol of royalty or authority.
Example
The queen wore a glittering diadem at the coronation.
女王在加冕仪式上戴着闪闪发光的王冠。
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 /ˈɒnwiː/ or /ˈɑːnwiː/

ennui

倦怠
Meaning
A feeling of boredom, listlessness, or dissatisfaction arising from lack of excitement.
Example
After weeks of doing nothing, he sank into a deep sense of ennui.
在没有做任何事情的几周后，他陷入了深深的倦怠。
C2 adjective /ˈdɪsənənt/

dissonant

不和谐
Meaning
Harsh and lacking harmony; conflicting.
Example
The orchestra produced a dissonant sound during rehearsal.
乐队在排练中发出了不和谐的声音。
C2 adjective /ˈvɪnsəbl/

vincible

可征服的
Meaning
capable of being overcome or defeated
Example
The enemy seemed vincible after losing their main base.
敌人在失去他们的主基地后似乎变得可征服。
C2 verb /sɛkˈstuːpəl/

sextuple

六倍增加
Meaning
to make or become six times as great or as many
Example
Within two quarters, the campaign sextupled their daily sign-ups.
在两个季度内，活动的日常注册人数增加了六倍。
C2 adverb /əˈskæns/

askance

怀疑地
Meaning
With suspicion, mistrust, or disapproval.
Example
She looked askance at his unusual proposal.
她怀疑地看着他的异常提案。
C2 noun /ˌkɒnvəˈluːʃən/

convolution

卷曲，复杂的转折或结构
Meaning
a twist, coil, or a complex and intricate shape or arrangement
Example
The brain has many convolutions that increase its surface area.
大脑有许多卷曲的形状，增加了其表面积。
C2 noun /ˈɡoʊld.moʊ.hɜːr/

Goldmohur

凤凰木
Meaning
A tropical tree with bright orange-red flowers, also known as flame tree or royal poinciana
Example
The goldmohur tree bloomed beautifully in the summer heat.
金莫胡树在夏天的炎热中盛开得十分美丽。
C2 noun /ˌprɛsiˈɒsɪti/

preciosity

过度的精致
Meaning
Excessive refinement or affected elegance in language, style, or behavior.
Example
The author's preciosity made the novel difficult to read for some audiences.
作者的过度精致使得这本小说对于一些读者来说很难阅读。
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 noun /ænˈtɪstrəfi/

antistrophe

反歌式 (一种修辞手法)
Meaning
A rhetorical device in which a word or phrase is repeated at the end of successive clauses; in Greek choral poetry, the part of the ode sung by the chorus in return movement.
Example
The poet used antistrophe to emphasize the repeated phrase.
诗人使用反歌式来强调重复的短语。
C2 noun /troʊθ/

troth

誓言, 忠誠
Meaning
Faith or loyalty when pledged in a solemn agreement or vow, especially in marriage.
Example
He pledged his troth to her before the gathering.
他在集會前向她許下了他的誓言。
C2 noun /ˈsaɪ.ə.lɪz.əm/

sciolism

表面知识的假装
Meaning
pretentious show of superficial knowledge
Example
His speech was full of sciolism, impressing no one.
他的演讲充满了赛奥利主义，没有打动任何人。
C2 noun /ɪmˌprɒb.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Improbability

不可能性
Meaning
the quality or state of being improbable; unlikely to be true or to happen
Example
The improbability of winning the lottery twice didn't stop her from buying tickets.
两次赢得彩票的可能性几乎为零，但她仍然买了票。
C2 noun /əˈsɛt.ɪˌsɪz.əm/

asceticism

禁欲主义, 自律
Meaning
The practice of severe self-discipline and abstaining from indulgence, typically for religious or spiritual reasons.
Example
Asceticism has been a part of many religious traditions throughout history.
禁欲主义是许多宗教传统的一部分，贯穿历史。
C2 adjective /ˈnjuːbaɪl/

nubile

年轻的女孩
Meaning
of a young woman, sexually mature and suitable for marriage
Example
The village was celebrating the festival with its nubile maidens dancing.
村庄正在庆祝节日，跳舞的是年轻的女孩。
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 adjective /ˈpaɪbɔːld/

piebald

双色斑点
Meaning
having irregular patches of two colors, especially black and white
Example
The farmer owns a piebald horse with black and white spots.
农夫有一匹带有黑白斑点的双色马。
C2 verb /dɪˈkæmp/

decamp

逃跑
Meaning
To depart suddenly or secretly, often to avoid trouble or escape.
Example
The thief decamped before the police arrived.
小偷在警察到达之前就逃走了。
C2 verb /ˈɑːskjʊleɪt/

osculate

亲吻
Meaning
To kiss.
Example
They osculated under the mistletoe during the party.
他们在派对上在槲寄生下接吻。
C2 noun /ˈmænˌiː.tər/

man-eater

食人者
Meaning
An animal that kills and eats humans; informally, a woman who is very assertive in relationships.
Example
The tiger became a notorious man-eater in the village.
老虎在村子里成了臭名昭著的人吃人。
C2 noun /ɪˌpɪstəˈmɒlədʒɪst/

epistemologist

认识论者
Meaning
A scholar or expert who studies the nature, sources, and limits of knowledge.
Example
The epistemologist debated how humans can truly know anything with certainty.
认识论者辩论了人类如何能够确信地知道某些事情。
C2 verb /məʊlt/

molt

脱羽
Meaning
To shed old feathers, skin, or hair to make way for new growth.
Example
Birds molt their feathers once a year.
鸟类每年会脱羽。
C2 adjective /sɪˈlæbɪk/

syllabic

音节的
Meaning
Relating to or based on syllables.
Example
The teacher explained the syllabic structure of the word.
老师解释了这个词的音节结构。
C2 noun /ˈleʧ.ər/

Lecher

好色之徒
Meaning
a man who behaves in a sexually inappropriate way towards women
Example
The company fired him for being a lecher.
公司因为他是个好色之徒而解雇了他。
C2 verb /ˌnɒnˈplʌst/

nonplussed

困惑
Meaning
Past tense of nonplus; surprised and unsure how to react.
Example
He stood nonplussed at the strange remark.
他对奇怪的评论感到困惑。
C2 noun /ˈpɑːrsɪmoʊni/

parsimony

吝啬
Meaning
extreme unwillingness to spend money or use resources
Example
His parsimony was evident in the way he avoided any unnecessary expenses.
他避免任何不必要的开支的方式明显体现了他的吝啬。
C2 noun /ˈoʊ.kəm/

oakum

旧绳纤维
Meaning
loose fibers obtained by untwisting old ropes, used for caulking ships
Example
The shipbuilders used oakum to seal the gaps in the wooden planks.
造船工人使用欧卡姆来密封木板之间的缝隙。
C2 verb /ɪˈstreɪndʒ/

estrange

Meaning
to cause someone to no longer be close or affectionate; to alienate
Example
His constant criticism began to estrange him from his friends.
C2 noun /ˈɛpənɪm/

eponym

以某人命名的事物
Meaning
A person after whom a discovery, invention, place, or other thing is named.
Example
Sandwich is an eponym named after the Earl of Sandwich.
三明治是一个以三明治伯爵命名的伊波宁。
C2 noun /ˈɛpɪˌsaɪkl/

epicycle

外行星环
Meaning
a small circle whose center moves around the circumference of a larger one, used in ancient astronomy
Example
The concept of the epicycle was used to explain planetary motion.
外行星环的概念被用来解释行星的运动。
C2 adjective /mjuːˈnɪfɪsənt/

munificent

慷慨的
Meaning
extremely generous; giving freely and abundantly
Example
She made a munificent donation to the orphanage.
她向孤儿院捐赠了慷慨的捐款。
C2 verb /ˌpriːɪɡˈzɪst/

preexist

提前存在
Meaning
to exist beforehand or before something else
Example
These customs preexist the arrival of modern technology.
这些习俗早于现代技术的到来而存在。
C2 adjective /ˌbiːəˈtɪfɪk/

beatific

极乐的
Meaning
blissfully happy or showing great joy
Example
She had a beatific smile after hearing the good news.
她在听到好消息后露出了极乐的微笑。
C2 adjective /ˈhaɪd.baʊnd/

hidebound

Meaning
unwilling or unable to change because of tradition or convention
Example
He is too hidebound to accept new ideas.
C2 noun /ˈɒlɪv bɑːb/

Olive barb

橄榄鲃
Meaning
A small freshwater fish with olive-colored body and barbels
Example
The olive barb is commonly found in South Asian rivers.
橄榄鲃常见于南亚的河流中。
C2 adjective /ˈtjuːtɪləri/

tutelary

守护神
Meaning
Relating to or serving as a guardian or protector, often used for deities or spirits.
Example
Athena was considered the tutelary goddess of Athens.
雅典娜被认为是雅典的守护女神。
C2 noun /ˈvɜːrdɪɡriːs/

verdigris

铜绿
Meaning
A green or bluish deposit that forms on copper, brass, or bronze surfaces due to oxidation.
Example
The old statue was covered in verdigris after years of exposure to the rain.
那座古老的雕像在多年暴露于雨水中后，覆盖了一层铜绿。
C2 verb /ˈstʌltɪfaɪ/

stultify

使某人或某物显得愚蠢，或阻碍效率和热情
Meaning
to make someone or something appear foolish, or to hinder effectiveness and enthusiasm
Example
The repetitive tasks seemed to stultify the workers' creativity.
重复的任务似乎使工人的创造力变得迟钝。
C2 noun /ˌvɛəriəˈɡeɪʃən/

variegation

变色
Meaning
The appearance of differently colored zones in the leaves, flowers, or stems of plants.
Example
Variegation makes the foliage look more attractive.
变色使得植物的叶子更加吸引人。
C2 adjective səˈluː.bri.əs

salubrious

有益健康的
Meaning
Health-giving; healthy; promoting health and well-being.
Example
The mountain air is salubrious and refreshing.
山中的空气有益健康且清新。
C2 noun /jɔːr/

yore

过去
Meaning
Time long past; bygone days.
Example
Legends of yore still inspire people today.
过去的传说至今仍然激励着人们。
C2 adjective /ˈʌŋk.tʃu.əs/

unctuous

阿谀奉承
Meaning
Excessively flattering or ingratiating; oily in texture.
Example
His unctuous tone made everyone uncomfortable.
他那种阿谀奉承的语气让每个人都感到不舒服。
C2 noun /ˈhɜːrmɪtɪdʒ/

hermitage

隐居地
Meaning
A secluded residence or retreat, often for a hermit or religious recluse.
Example
The monk spent years in a hermitage deep in the forest.
那位和尚在森林深处的隐居地里度过了多年。
C2 noun /ˈpɒtˌbɔɪlə/

potboiler

低级文学作品
Meaning
a book, play, or film produced quickly to make money rather than for artistic value
Example
The novel was dismissed by critics as a mere potboiler.
这本小说被评论家视为仅仅是一本低级文学作品。
C2 verb /vɪˈtjuːpəreɪt/

vituperate

严厉批评
Meaning
To criticize harshly or abuse verbally.
Example
The politician was quick to vituperate his opponents during the debate.
政治家在辩论中迅速地批评了他的对手。
C2 noun /ˈsɛnʃəns/

sentience

感知能力
Meaning
The capacity to feel, perceive, or experience subjectively.
Example
Many argue that animals possess sentience.
许多人认为动物具有感知能力。
C2 adjective /ˈɒf.biːt/

offbeat

不寻常
Meaning
Unusual, unconventional, or different from the norm.
Example
She has a very offbeat sense of humor.
她有非常不寻常的幽默感。
C2 noun /niːˈɒkrəsi/

neocracy

由无经验或新官员领导的政府
Meaning
A government or leadership run by inexperienced or new officials.
Example
The sudden revolution led to a neocracy with inexperienced leaders.
突如其来的革命导致了一个新政府，由经验不足的领导人执政。
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.
C2 noun /pɜːrtʃt raɪs/

Perched rice

膨化米
Meaning
puffed rice; rice that has been heated and puffed into light, crispy grains
Example
I enjoy eating puffed rice as a healthy snack.
我喜欢把膨化米当作健康的小吃。
C2 noun /ˈtaɪroʊ/

tyro

新手
Meaning
A beginner or novice in a field or activity.
Example
As a tyro in programming, she needed constant guidance.
作为编程的新手，她需要不断的指导。
C2 verb /trəˈdjuːs/

traduce

诽谤
Meaning
To speak badly of someone or tell lies to damage their reputation.
Example
He was furious when he found out that his rivals had traduced him.
他发现他的对手诽谤他时非常生气。
C2 noun ˈtræn.zi.əns

transience

短暂性
Meaning
The state or fact of lasting only for a short time; impermanence.
Example
The transience of youth makes it more precious.
青春的短暂性让它更珍贵。
C2 noun /ˈkætɪˌkɪzəm/

catechism

教义问答
Meaning
A summary of religious principles often in the form of questions and answers; also a set of fixed questions or beliefs.
Example
The priest taught the children the catechism every Sunday.
牧师每周日都教孩子们教义问答。
C2 adjective /ˌhɛtərəʊˈmɔːrfɪk/

heteromorphic

异形的
Meaning
Having different forms or shapes, especially in the same species or organism.
Example
Butterflies are heteromorphic during their life cycle, changing forms from larva to adult.
蝴蝶在它们的生命周期中是异形的，从幼虫到成虫改变形态。
C2 adjective /ˈmʌɡi/

muggy

闷热和潮湿
Meaning
uncomfortably warm and humid
Example
It was a muggy afternoon in July.
七月的下午非常闷热。
C2 noun /priˈɛmpʃən/

preemption

优先购买权
Meaning
The act of taking action before someone else; the right to purchase or act before others.
Example
The company exercised preemption to acquire the land before competitors.
公司行使优先购买权，在竞争对手之前购买了土地。
C2 adjective /ˈdʒɔːndɪst/

jaundiced

偏见的 / 嫉妒的 / 由黄疸引起的
Meaning
Affected by or displaying prejudice, envy, or bitterness; also refers to having a yellowish discoloration of the skin due to jaundice.
Example
She gave a jaundiced view of the project after her proposal was rejected.
在她的提案被拒绝后，她对这个项目给出了一个偏见的看法。
C2 noun /boʊl/

boll

圆形种子荚（如棉花或亚麻）
Meaning
The rounded seed capsule of plants such as cotton or flax.
Example
The farmer examined the cotton boll to check its quality.
农民检查了棉花的种子荚，以检查其质量。
C2 verb /fɪˈlɒs.ə.faɪz/

philosophize

哲学
Meaning
to think or talk about the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence
Example
He likes to philosophize about life and its meaning.
他喜欢谈论生活及其意义。
C2 verb /ɪˈmɛnd/

emend

修改
Meaning
to correct or revise a text, especially for errors
Example
The editor emended the manuscript before publication.
编辑在出版前修改了手稿。
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。
C2 verb /fɔɪst/

foist

强加
Meaning
To impose something unwelcome or unnecessary on someone.
Example
He tried to foist his old books onto his friends.
他试图把他的旧书强加给朋友们。
C2 verb /ˈbæstərdaɪz/

bastardize

歪曲
Meaning
to corrupt or debase something by altering it from its original form; to change in a way that reduces quality or purity
Example
Critics argue that the remake bastardized the original novel.
评论家认为这次改编歪曲了原作。
C2 noun /doʊlt/

dolt

傻瓜
Meaning
A stupid or slow-witted person.
Example
Only a dolt would believe such a story.
只有傻瓜才会相信这样的故事。
C2 verb /bɪˈfɒɡ/

befog

使模糊
Meaning
to confuse or make unclear; to cover with fog or mist
Example
His mind was befogged by exhaustion.
他的思维因疲劳而模糊不清。
C2 verb /ˈwɪzn/

wizen

枯萎
Meaning
To become dry, shrunken, and wrinkled.
Example
The flowers began to wizen after days without water.
花朵在几天没有水后开始枯萎。
C2 noun /ɪnˌtɜːrpəˈleɪʃən/

interpolation

插值
Meaning
The act of inserting something into a text or estimating values within a sequence of data.
Example
The scientist used interpolation to predict the missing data points.
科学家使用插值法来预测缺失的数据点。
C2 noun /ˈbʌɡəˌbuː/

bugaboo

鬼怪 / 恐惧
Meaning
An object of fear or worry; an imagined cause of anxiety.
Example
The threat of inflation became a political bugaboo.
通货膨胀的威胁变成了一个政治上的恐惧。
C2 noun /ˈklaɪ.mɪŋ læŋ læŋ/

Climbing lang lang

攀爬植物兰兰
Meaning
a climbing plant with fragrant flowers native to tropical regions
Example
The climbing lang lang vine produces beautiful fragrant flowers.
攀爬植物兰兰藤本会产生美丽的芳香花朵。
C2 noun /ˈtjuːtɪlɪdʒ/

tutelage

教导
Meaning
The act of guarding, protecting, or guiding; instruction or teaching.
Example
She studied painting under the tutelage of a famous artist.
她在一位著名艺术家的指导下学习绘画。
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。
C2 adjective /ʌpˈrɔːr.i.əs/

uproarious

极其滑稽
Meaning
Extremely funny or noisy; causing loud laughter or commotion.
Example
The comedian's jokes were absolutely uproarious.
喜剧演员的笑话绝对是极其滑稽的。
C2 noun /kəˈnɑːrd/

canard

Meaning
a false or unfounded story or rumor
Example
The article turned out to be nothing more than a canard.
C2 noun /ˈmɜːkinəs/

murkiness

浑浊
Meaning
The quality of being dark, gloomy, or unclear.
Example
The murkiness of the water made it hard to see the fish.
水的浑浊使得很难看到鱼。
C2 noun /ˈsoʊbrɪˌkeɪ/

sobriquet

绰号
Meaning
a person's nickname or descriptive name
Example
The famous leader was known by the sobriquet 'The Iron Lady'.
这位著名的领导人以‘铁娘子’的绰号为人所知。
C2 adjective /ˈpɒndərəbl/

ponderable

可以考虑的, 可思考的
Meaning
able to be considered or thought about
Example
The evidence was substantial and ponderable.
证据是实质性的，并且是可以思考的。
C2 noun /ˈvoʊtəri/

votary

信徒
Meaning
A devoted follower or admirer of someone or something.
Example
He is a votary of classical music and attends every concert.
他是古典音乐的信徒，每场音乐会都会参加。
C2 noun /vɪˈsɪsɪtjuːd/

vicissitude

生活的变迁
Meaning
A natural change or succession of one thing to another; the ups and downs of life.
Example
The vicissitude of life often teaches resilience.
生活的变迁常常教会人们适应力。
C2 noun /ˈæp.ɪˌkʌl.tʃər/

apiculture

养蜂
Meaning
The practice of keeping and raising bees for honey and other products.
Example
Apiculture plays a vital role in agriculture by supporting pollination.
养蜂在农业中起着至关重要的作用，支持授粉。
C2 noun /ˌɔːrnɪˈθɒlədʒɪst/

ornithologist

鸟类学家
Meaning
a scientist who studies birds
Example
The ornithologist spent years studying migratory birds.
这位鸟类学家花了多年时间研究迁徙鸟类。
C2 verb /əˈɡriːv/

aggrieve

使愤怒
Meaning
to cause distress or make someone feel resentful
Example
She felt aggrieved by the unfair decision.
她因不公平的决定而感到不满。
C2 noun /paɪər/

pyre

火葬堆
Meaning
A heap of combustible material, especially one used for burning a corpse as part of a funeral ceremony.
Example
The villagers built a pyre to honor the deceased.
村民们建造了一堆火葬堆，以尊重已故者。
C2 adjective /ˌsuːpərˈnuːmərɛri/

supernumerary

额外的
Meaning
Exceeding the usual number; extra or unnecessary.
Example
The play included several supernumerary actors to fill the background scenes.
这出戏包含了几个额外的演员来填充背景场景。
C2 noun /ˌbenɪˈdɪkʃən/

Benediction

祝福
Meaning
a blessing, especially a ceremonial one; an expression of good wishes
Example
The priest gave his benediction to the newlyweds.
牧师给新婚夫妇带来了祝福。
C2 adjective /ˈwiːk niːd/

weak-kneed

胆小
Meaning
Lacking determination or courage; easily frightened or yielding.
Example
The leader was criticized for being weak-kneed in the face of opposition.
领导者因在面对反对时胆小而受到批评。
C2 noun /ˈflɛdʒlɪŋ/

fledgeling

初生小鸟
Meaning
A young bird that has just developed its feathers and is learning to fly; a beginner.
Example
The fledgeling was trying hard to take its first flight.
那只初生小鸟正在努力做第一次飞行。
C2 noun /ˌdɪsæprəˈbeɪʃən/

disapprobation

强烈反对
Meaning
strong disapproval, typically on moral grounds
Example
The policy was met with widespread disapprobation.
该政策遭遇了广泛的反对。
C2 noun /ˈvɪtəlz/

victuals

食品
Meaning
Food or provisions, especially for human consumption.
Example
The travelers packed enough victuals for their long journey.
旅行者为他们的长途旅行打包了足够的食物。
C2 noun /wɪt/

whit

极小的量
Meaning
a very small part or amount
Example
He doesn't care a whit about the outcome.
他一点也不在乎结果。
C2 adjective /ˌæd.vɛnˈtɪʃ.əs/

adventitious

偶然的
Meaning
Happening by chance or accident, not planned.
Example
His success was partly due to adventitious circumstances.
他的成功部分归因于偶然的情况。
C2 adjective /ˈsæ.loʊ/

sallow

黄色的
Meaning
Of an unhealthy yellow or pale brown color, often referring to skin.
Example
His sallow complexion made him look tired and sickly.
他那黄色的肤色让他看起来既疲惫又生病。
C2 verb /flɛdʒ/

fledge

飞翔
Meaning
To develop wing feathers large enough for flight; to bring up until able to fly.
Example
The young birds will fledge in a few weeks.
年轻的鸟将在几周内学会飞行。
C2 verb /ˈsɛreɪt/

serrate

锯齿边缘
Meaning
To make a saw-toothed edge or notched margin.
Example
The craftsman serrated the knife blade for better cutting.
工匠将刀片锯齿化，以提高切割效果。
C2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪfɪs/

artifice

诡计
Meaning
clever or cunning devices or tricks used to deceive others
Example
The politician's charm was nothing but artifice.
那位政治家的魅力不过是个诡计。
C2 noun /ˈvaɪsrɔɪ/

viceroy

副总督
Meaning
a ruler exercising authority on behalf of a sovereign in a colony or province
Example
The viceroy governed the colony in the king's name.
副总督以国王的名义治理殖民地。
C2 noun /dɜːrdʒ/

dirge

挽歌
Meaning
A mournful song, piece of music, or poem expressing grief, often for the dead.
Example
The choir sang a solemn dirge at the funeral.
合唱团在葬礼上唱了一首庄严的挽歌。
C2 noun

Kinsfolk

家族, 亲戚
C2 noun /ɪnˈkɒnstənsi/

inconstancy

不稳定性
Meaning
The quality of changing frequently or being unreliable.
Example
The inconstancy of the weather makes planning difficult.
天气的不稳定性使得规划变得困难。
C2 noun /ɪkˈstɛnsər/

extensor

伸肌
Meaning
a muscle that serves to extend or straighten a limb or part of the body.
Example
The extensor muscles in the arm help straighten the elbow.
手臂的伸肌帮助伸直肘部。
C2 adjective /ˌɪn.trəˈsɛl.jʊ.lər/

intracellular

细胞内
Meaning
Located or occurring within a cell.
Example
The drug works by targeting intracellular bacteria.
药物通过靶向细胞内的细菌发挥作用。
C2 adjective /dɪˈklæməˌtɔri/

declamatory

激昂的演讲风格
Meaning
speaking in a loud, rhetorical, or dramatic way
Example
The politician’s declamatory style impressed some but irritated others.
这位政治家的激昂演讲风格让一些人印象深刻，但让另一些人感到恼火。
C2 verb /rɛst/

wrest

用力夺取
Meaning
to forcibly pull something from a person's grasp; to seize with effort or struggle
Example
The police had to wrest the weapon from the suspect's hand.
警察不得不从嫌疑人的手中夺走武器。
C2 adjective /dʒʊˈrɪdɪkəl/

juridical

司法的
Meaning
Relating to judicial proceedings or the administration of law.
Example
The case raised important juridical questions.
此案件提出了重要的司法问题。
C2 verb /ɪkˈstɛmpəraɪz/

extemporize

即兴表演
Meaning
To speak or perform without preparation; improvise.
Example
The actor had to extemporize when he forgot his lines.
当演员忘记台词时，他不得不即兴表演。
C2 noun /stɒˈkeɪd/

stockade

木栅栏
Meaning
a defensive barrier made of strong posts or timbers, often around a fort or prison
Example
The prisoners were kept inside the wooden stockade.
囚犯被关在木栅栏内。
C2 noun /ˈpoʊ.ə.si/

poesy

诗意
Meaning
poetry; the art or composition of poems
Example
The anthology was filled with romantic poesy.
这本选集充满了浪漫的诗意。
C2 noun /ˈænɪməlˌkjuːl/

animalcule

微生物
Meaning
A microscopic animal, especially a protozoan or other minute organism.
Example
The scientist observed an animalcule moving under the microscope.
科学家在显微镜下观察到一个微生物在移动。
C2 noun /ˈbɔːl.səm ˈæp.əl/

Balsam apple

苦瓜
Meaning
a bitter gourd vegetable with a bumpy green skin, also known as bitter melon
Example
Balsam apple is cooked with spices to reduce its bitter taste.
苦瓜用香料烹饪，以减少其苦味。
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 adjective /ˈvɪndɪkətɔːri/

vindicatory

辩护的
Meaning
Serving to justify, clear of blame, or defend.
Example
His vindicatory remarks restored his reputation.
他的辩护性评论恢复了他的声誉。
C2 noun /əˈblɪkwɪti/

obliquity

歪曲
Meaning
Deviation from moral or usual conduct; indirectness or lack of straightforwardness.
Example
The politician was criticized for the obliquity of his answers.
那位政治家因其回答的歪曲性而受到批评。
C2 noun /ˈkɒɡneɪt/

cognate

同源词
Meaning
a word related to another word in origin; having the same linguistic root
Example
The Spanish word 'madre' and the English word 'mother' are cognates.
西班牙语单词'madre'和英语单词'mother'是同源词。
C2 noun /ˌdɛd ˈhiːt/

dead-heat

平局
Meaning
a race or contest in which two or more competitors finish exactly equal
Example
The race ended in a dead-heat between the two runners.
比赛在两名跑者之间以平局结束。
C2 noun /ˈpærəmʊr/

paramour

情人
Meaning
a lover, especially an illicit one
Example
The secret paramour was finally revealed.
秘密情人终于被揭露。
C2 noun /ˌsuːdəʊəˈpɒsəl/

pseudapostle

伪使徒
Meaning
a false or pretended apostle
Example
The preacher was condemned as a pseudapostle.
这位传教士被定为伪使徒。
C2 adjective /ˈtɔːni/

tawny

黄褐色
Meaning
A warm, sandy or golden-brown color.
Example
The owl's tawny feathers blended with the tree bark.
猫头鹰的黄褐色羽毛与树皮融合在一起。