C1 adjective /rɪˈɡrɛtfəl/

regretful

遗憾的

Meaning

feeling or showing sadness or disappointment about something that has happened or been done

Example

She gave him a regretful smile as she turned away.

她转身时给了他一个遗憾的微笑。

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 /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。

C1 verb /rɪˈmɪt/

remit

汇款 / 免除

Meaning

To send money in payment or as a gift; to cancel or refrain from exacting a debt or punishment.

Example

He promised to remit the payment by the end of the week.

他承诺在本周末之前汇款。

B2 noun /ˈreɪ.zɪnz/

Raisins

葡萄干

Meaning

dried grapes, often used in cooking and baking

Example

She added raisins to the oatmeal cookies for extra sweetness.

她在燕麦饼干中加入了葡萄干，以增加甜味。

B1 noun /rɪˈwɔːd/

reward

奖励

Meaning

something given in recognition of service, effort, or achievement

Example

He received a reward for returning the lost wallet.

他因归还丢失的钱包而获得奖励。

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。

B2 verb /rɪˈliːv/

relieve

Meaning

to make pain, distress, or difficulty less severe or serious

Example

The medicine helped relieve his headache.

B1 verb /rɪˈtaɪə/

retire

退休

Meaning

to stop working after reaching a certain age or having completed a career

Example

She decided to retire after working for 40 years.

她决定在工作了40年后退休。

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。

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。

B2 adjective /ˈruː.mi/

Roomy

宽敞的; 有很多空间的

Meaning

spacious; having a lot of room

Example

The apartment is very roomy with spacious bedrooms.

公寓非常宽敞，拥有宽大的卧室。

B2 verb /ˌriː.kənˈsɪd.ər/

reconsider

重新考虑

Meaning

to think about something again, especially to change a decision or opinion

Example

She decided to reconsider her decision about moving abroad.

她决定重新考虑她关于移居国外的决定。

A2 verb /riːˈsaɪ.kəl/

recycle

回收

Meaning

to process used materials so they can be used again instead of being thrown away

Example

We should recycle paper and plastic to reduce waste.

我们应该回收纸张和塑料，以减少废物。

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。

A2 verb /ˈrɛkəɡnaɪz/

recognize

Meaning

To identify someone or something seen before; to acknowledge or accept.

Example

She did not recognize him in the crowd.

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。

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。

C1 adjective /rɪˈflek.sɪv/

Reflexive

反思的; 自我反省的

Meaning

directed back on itself; showing deep thought about oneself

Example

She became more reflexive about her behavior after the feedback.

她在反馈后变得更加反思自己的行为。

C1 verb /ˌrɛzəˈrɛkt/

resurrect

复活

Meaning

To bring back to life or revive something from the past.

Example

The director decided to resurrect the old play for a new audience.

导演决定让旧剧本为新的观众复活。

C1 adjective /ˈreɪdiənt/

radiant

光彩照人

Meaning

Shining brightly; expressing great happiness.

Example

She looked radiant in her wedding dress.

她在婚礼上穿着婚纱，看起来非常耀眼。

B2 adjective /ˈrʌn daʊn/

run-down

破旧的

Meaning

in a poor condition; worn out or neglected

Example

They live in a run-down house at the edge of town.

他们住在城市边缘的一座破旧的房子里。

C1 noun/verb /reɪn/

rein

Meaning

A strap used to control a horse; to control or guide something.

Example

The rider pulled the rein to stop the horse.

B1 adjective /ˈrɔɪ.əl/

Royal

皇家

Meaning

belonging to or connected with the monarch or monarchy; magnificent; excellent

Example

The royal family attended the ceremony.

皇室家族参加了仪式。

B2 adjective /ˈræʃ.ən.əl/

Rational

理性; 合理; 逻辑

Meaning

based on reason and logic; sensible and practical

Example

She made a rational decision based on the available facts.

她根据可用的事实做出了理性的决定。

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。

A1 noun, verb /rɛst/

rest

Meaning

to cease work or movement in order to relax or recover strength

Example

He needs to rest after the long journey.

A2 verb /rɪˈlæks/

relax

放松

Meaning

to make or become less tense or anxious; to rest

Example

After a long day, she likes to relax with a good book.

经过一天的劳累，她喜欢拿一本好书放松一下。

B2 noun /ˈreb.əl/

Rebel

叛徒

Meaning

a person who resists authority or control

Example

The young rebel refused to follow the school rules.

那个年轻的叛徒拒绝遵守学校的规定。

C1 noun /ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃən.ər.i ˈbreɪk.θruː/

revolutionary breakthrough

革命性的突破

Meaning

A sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development that changes everything.

Example

Robotic surgery is a revolutionary breakthrough in healthcare.

机器人手术是医疗领域的革命性突破。

A2 noun rɪˈpɔːt

report

报告

Meaning

An account given of a particular matter, especially in the form of an official document after thorough investigation or consideration.

Example

The report highlights critical issues.

报告突出了关键问题。

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。

B2 adjective /rɪˈsɔːrsfəl/

resourceful

Meaning

Having the ability to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties.

Example

She is very resourceful when it comes to solving unexpected problems.

B1 noun /rɪˈfjuːz/

Refuse

垃圾; 拒绝

Meaning

waste material; garbage; to decline or reject something

Example

Please put the refuse in the designated bins.

请将垃圾放入指定的垃圾桶。

B1 noun /ruːt/

route

Meaning

a way or course taken to get from one place to another

Example

The best route to the airport is through the highway.

C1 noun /rɪˈvɜːrʒən/

reversion

逆转

Meaning

the act of returning to a previous state or condition

Example

The new policy marked a reversion to traditional methods.

新政策标志着回归传统方法。

C1 verb /rɪˈpʌls/

repulse

击退 / 激起反感

Meaning

to drive back an attack or attacker by force; to cause intense dislike or disgust

Example

The army managed to repulse the enemy attack.

军队成功地击退了敌人的进攻。

B1 noun /ˈrɛzɪdəns/

residence

住所

Meaning

a place where someone lives; a home or dwelling

Example

He recently moved to a new residence near the city center.

他最近搬到了市中心附近的一处新住所。

C2 noun /rɪˈfɛkʃən/

refection

餐点 / 进餐

Meaning

a meal or the act of taking food and drink

Example

The monks gathered for their evening refection.

僧侣们聚集在一起，享用晚餐。

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。

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。

B1 noun /ˌrek.ə.menˈdeɪ.ʃən/

Recommendation

restrain

抑制

Meaning

to hold back or control; to limit or restrict

Example

Please restrain your dog.

请控制你的狗。

C2 noun /ˈrɛd.ə.ləns/

redolence

香气

Meaning

a pleasant smell or the quality of suggesting something strongly

Example

The redolence of jasmine filled the evening air.

茉莉花的香气充满了傍晚的空气。

C1 adjective /ˌrɛmɪˈnɪsənt/

reminiscent

唤起回忆的

Meaning

Tending to remind one of something; suggestive of something in the past.

Example

The smell of rain is reminiscent of my childhood in the village.

雨的气味让我想起了我在村里的童年。

B2 adjective /ˈrɪski/

risky

Meaning

Involving the possibility of danger, harm, or loss

Example

Investing in that startup is risky but could bring high rewards.

C1 noun /ˈrɛzɪn/

resin

树脂

Meaning

a sticky organic substance, usually secreted by plants, often used in varnishes or plastics

Example

The craftsman used natural resin to make the sculpture shine.

工匠用天然树脂使雕塑闪闪发光。

B2 noun, verb /ˈriːteɪl/

retail

零售

Meaning

the sale of goods to the public in small quantities for use or consumption rather than for resale

Example

The company specializes in the retail of clothing and accessories.

公司专注于服装和配件的零售业务。

A1 verb /rɪˈmembə/

remember

记得

Meaning

to bring a past event back into one's mind; to keep in memory

Example

I remember my first day at school.

我记得我在学校的第一天。

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。

A2 adjective /ruːd/

Rude

粗鲁; 无礼; 不文明; 严厉

Meaning

impolite; discourteous; lacking civility; rough or harsh in manner

Example

It was rude of him to interrupt the meeting.

他打断会议的行为很粗鲁。

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。

C1 noun /ˌrek.ənˌsɪl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/

reconciliation

和解

Meaning

The restoration of friendly relations; the action of making one view or belief compatible with another.

Example

The peace treaty was a major step toward reconciliation.

和平条约是迈向和解的重要一步。

B2 verb /ˌriːprəˈdjuːs/

reproduce

再生产, 繁殖

Meaning

To make a copy of something; to generate offspring.

Example

Many animals reproduce rapidly in favorable conditions.

许多动物在有利的条件下快速繁殖。

B1 verb /rɪˈleɪt/

relate

叙述

Meaning

to connect or show a link between; to tell a story

Example

She relates her experience to the audience.

她向观众讲述她的经历。

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。

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 /rɪˌtæl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/

Retaliation

报复

Meaning

the action of returning a military attack; counterattack; revenge for an injury or wrong

Example

The country threatened retaliation against any act of aggression.

该国威胁对任何侵略行为进行报复。

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 verb /rɪˈprɛs/

repress

Meaning

To restrain, suppress, or keep under control, especially emotions or desires.

Example

He tried to repress his anger during the meeting.

B2 noun /ˈrɛlɪvənsi/

relevancy

remind

提醒

Meaning

to cause someone to remember something

Example

Please remind me to call her tomorrow.

请提醒我明天打电话给她。

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 noun /ˌrɛkwɪˈzɪʃən/

requisition

要求

Meaning

An official order laying claim to the use of property or materials; a formal demand or request.

Example

The manager submitted a requisition for new office supplies.

经理提交了新的办公室用品的要求。

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。

B2 noun /ˈrɒbər/

robber

强盗

Meaning

a person who steals property from others, often using force or threat

Example

The robber was caught after a quick police chase.

经过警方的快速追捕，强盗被抓住了。

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。

B1 adjective /roʊˈmæn.tɪk/

Romantic

浪漫的

Meaning

relating to love; idealistic; dreamy

Example

They enjoyed a romantic dinner by candlelight.

他们在烛光下享受浪漫的晚餐。

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。

B2 verb /rɪˈtriːv/

retrieve

找回

Meaning

to get something back that was lost or taken; to recover

Example

She managed to retrieve her lost phone from the taxi.

她成功地从出租车中找回了她丢失的手机。

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。

B1 verb /rɪˈspɒnd/

respond

回应

Meaning

to give an answer or reply; to react to something

Example

Please respond to my email as soon as possible.

请尽快回复我的电子邮件。

B2 adjective /ˌrez.ɪˈden.ʃəl/

residential

住宅

Meaning

Designed for people to live in.

Example

The institution was fully residential.

该机构是完全住宅性质的。

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。

A2 noun /ˈruːlər/

ruler

统治者; 尺子

Meaning

A person who governs or controls a country; a straight-edged tool used for measuring or drawing lines

Example

The ruler drew a straight line on the paper while the king was a powerful ruler of his kingdom.

鲁勒在纸上画了一条直线，而国王是他王国的强大统治者。

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。

C1 verb /ˌriː.ɪˈstæblɪʃ/

reestablish

重新建立

Meaning

to set up or restore something again after it has been disrupted

Example

The government worked hard to reestablish peace in the region.

政府努力在该地区重新建立和平。

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。

B1 noun /ˈrezɪdənt/

Resident

居民

Meaning

a person who lives somewhere permanently or on a long-term basis; living in a particular place

Example

She has been a resident of this city for over ten years.

她已经是这个城市的居民超过十年了。

C1 adjective /rɪˈpɛlənt/

repellent

驱虫剂

Meaning

Able to drive away something, especially insects or unpleasant things; causing disgust or distaste.

Example

This cream is highly effective as a mosquito repellent.

这款乳霜在防蚊方面非常有效。

B2 noun /ˌref.jʊˈdʒiː/

Refugee

难民

Meaning

a person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster

Example

The refugee camp provided temporary shelter for thousands of displaced families.

难民营为成千上万的流离失所的家庭提供了临时庇护。

B2 noun /ˈrɔɪəlti/

royalty

皇室成员 / 特许权使用费 (作者收入)

Meaning

Members of a royal family or payment made to the owner of a patent, copyright, or natural resource.

Example

The author receives a royalty for every book sold.

作者从每本卖出的书中获得特许权使用费。

B2 verb /ræm/

ram

Meaning

to strike or push something with great force

Example

The truck rammed into the wall.

C1 adjective rɪˈlɛntləs

relentless

不屈不挠

Meaning

Oppressively constant; incessant; showing no abatement of severity, intensity, strength, or pace.

Example

The freedom fighters' relentless struggle led to victory.

自由战士们的不屈不挠的斗争导致了胜利。

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.

B2 noun /ˌrep.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən/

Repetition

重复

Meaning

the action of repeating something that has already been said or written

Example

Constant repetition helps students memorize vocabulary effectively.

持续的重复帮助学生有效地记忆词汇。

A2 verb /rɪˈsiːv/

receive

接收

Meaning

to get or accept something given; to welcome

Example

She receives a gift from her friend.

她从朋友那里收到了一份礼物。

B2 verb /ˈreɪn.dʒɪŋ/

ranging

波动

Meaning

Extending or varying between limits.

Example

The temperatures are ranging from 15 to 30 degrees this week.

本周气温在15到30度之间波动。

B1 noun rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪlɪti

responsibility

责任

Meaning

The state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or of having control over someone.

Example

Taking responsibility for one's actions is a sign of maturity.

承担自己的责任是成熟的标志。

B2 adjective ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃən.ər.i

revolutionary

革命性的

Meaning

Involving or causing a complete or dramatic change.

Example

Revolutionary ideas are reshaping the industry.

革命性的思想正在改变这个行业。

B1 noun /raɪs ˈkʊkər/

Rice cooker

电饭煲

Meaning

an electric appliance designed to cook rice automatically

Example

The rice cooker automatically switches off when the rice is perfectly cooked.

当米饭煮得刚好时，电饭煲会自动关闭。

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。

C2 verb /rɪˈspaɪər/

respire

呼吸

Meaning

To breathe in and out; to inhale and exhale.

Example

Plants also respire to release energy.

植物也呼吸以释放能量。

B1 adjective rɪˈlaɪ.ə.bəl

reliable

可靠的

Meaning

Consistently good in quality or performance; able to be trusted.

Example

Reliable systems ensure efficiency.

可靠的系统确保效率。

C1 verb /riːˈfɜːrbɪʃ/

refurbish

翻新

Meaning

To renovate or redecorate something, especially a building.

Example

The company decided to refurbish its old office.

公司决定重新装修它的旧办公室。

C1 verb /ˈrek.ən.saɪl/

reconcile

调解, 和解, 协调

Meaning

Restore friendly relations between; cause to coexist in harmony.

Example

They tried to reconcile their differences through open communication.

他们通过开放的沟通尝试调解彼此的分歧。

B1 adjective /ˌriːəˈlɪstɪk/

realistic

现实的

Meaning

having or showing a sensible and practical idea of what can be achieved or expected

Example

She gave a realistic estimate of the project's cost.

她给出了项目成本的现实估计。

B2 adjective /ˈrɪdən/

ridden

充斥

Meaning

Full of or dominated by something unpleasant.

Example

The country was ridden with corruption.

这个国家充斥着腐败。

B1 noun /roʊˈmæns/

Romance

浪漫

Meaning

a feeling of excitement and mystery associated with love; a love affair or relationship

Example

Their romance began when they met at the university library.

他们的罗曼史始于他们在大学图书馆相遇时。

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 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。

B1 noun /ˈrɪðəm/

rhythm

节奏

Meaning

a strong, regular, repeated pattern of movement or sound

Example

The rhythm of the music made everyone want to dance.

音乐的节奏让每个人都想跳舞。

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 noun /rɪˈfaɪnəri/

refinery

炼油厂

Meaning

an industrial facility where raw materials are processed and purified

Example

The oil refinery processes thousands of barrels daily.

石油炼油厂每天处理数千桶石油。

B2 adjective /rɪˈfreʃ.ɪŋ/

Refreshing

清新

Meaning

making one feel energized and renewed; pleasantly new or different

Example

The cool breeze was refreshing after the hot day.

在炎热的日子之后，凉爽的微风让人感觉清新。

C1 noun /rɪˈvʌlʃən/

revulsion

厌恶

Meaning

a strong feeling of disgust or repulsion

Example

She felt revulsion at the sight of the cruel act.

她看到残忍的行为时感到厌恶。

B2 adverb /rɪˈspektɪvli/

Respectively

分别；按照给定的顺序；分开且按已经提到的顺序

Meaning

in the order given; separately and in the order already mentioned

Example

John and Mary are 25 and 30 years old respectively.

约翰和玛丽分别是25岁和30岁。

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。

B2 adjective rəʊˈbʌst

robust

强壮

Meaning

Strong and healthy; vigorous; able to withstand or overcome adverse conditions.

Example

The robust infrastructure ensures reliable communication.

强大的基础设施确保可靠的通信。

C1 verb /riːl/

reel

跌倒 / 卷绕

Meaning

to lose balance and stagger; to wind or spin something onto a reel

Example

He reeled backward after being punched.

他被打后向后跌倒。

B1 adjective /rɪˈmoʊt/

remote

远程

Meaning

Situated far from the main centers of population; distant.

Example

They stayed in a remote village during their trip.

他们在旅行期间住在一个偏远的村庄。

A2 noun /ˈreɪl.weɪ/

Railway

铁路

Meaning

a track made of steel rails along which trains run; a system of tracks with trains, stations, and other facilities

Example

The railway connects major cities across the country.

铁路连接全国主要城市。

B2 noun /rɪˈfɔːr.mər/

Reformer

改革者

Meaning

a person who works to bring about positive changes in society or institutions

Example

The social reformer dedicated her life to improving education for all children.

社会改革者致力于改善所有儿童的教育。

B1 adjective /rɪˈtaɪərd/

Retired

退休

Meaning

having left one's job and ceased to work; withdrawn from activity

Example

My retired grandfather enjoys gardening in his free time.

我的退休祖父喜欢在空闲时间种花。

B2 adjective /rɪˈzɜːrvd/

Reserved

内向的; 保守的

Meaning

slow to reveal emotion or opinions; restrained in manner

Example

She is quite reserved and doesn't talk much in meetings.

她相当内向，在会议中很少讲话。

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.

A2 adjective /riːl/

Real

真实的; 真实的; 不是假的

Meaning

actually existing; genuine; not imaginary or fake

Example

This is a real diamond, not a fake one.

这是一个真实的钻石，不是假的。

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。

B2 noun ˈrɛvənuː

revenue

收入

Meaning

Income, especially when of a company or organization.

Example

The company's revenue grew by 10% this year.

公司的收入今年增长了10%。

C2 adjective /ˈrɪbɔːld/

ribald

猥亵笑话

Meaning

Referring to sexual matters in a humorous or vulgar way.

Example

The comedian’s ribald jokes made the audience laugh uncomfortably.

喜剧演员的猥亵笑话让观众不自在地笑了。

B2 adjective /ˈrɪdʒ.ɪd/

Rigid

严格

Meaning

hard and stiff; not able to bend; strict and unwilling to change

Example

The company has a rigid dress code that all employees must follow.

公司有严格的着装要求，所有员工都必须遵守。