B2 noun /ˈrɛlɪvəns/

relevance

learned

博学的

Meaning

having acquired much knowledge through study; gained knowledge or skill through experience or teaching

Example

She is a learned scholar with deep knowledge of history.

她是一位对历史有深厚了解的博学学者。

B2 noun əˈʃɔː.rəns

assurance

保证

Meaning

A positive declaration intended to give confidence; a promise.

Example

Assurance of quality is a priority for the council.

质量保证是委员会的优先事项。

C2 noun /ˌdʒerənˈtɑːkrəsi/

gerontocracy

老年统治

Meaning

A system of government or control by old people.

Example

The country was seen as a gerontocracy, dominated by elderly leaders.

这个国家被视为一个老年统治的国家，由年长的领导人主导。

B2 noun kəmˈpet.ɪ.tɪv.nəs

competitiveness

竞争力

Meaning

The quality of being as good as or better than others of a comparable nature; the ability to compete successfully.

Example

Competitiveness is vital for economic sustainability.

竞争力对经济可持续性至关重要。

C2 verb /ˌʌn.dɪˈsiːv/

undeceive

解惑

Meaning

To free someone from a misconception or false belief.

Example

She tried to undeceive him about the false rumors.

她试图让他摆脱这些错误的谣言。

B2 noun ˌɪn.tɪˈɡreɪ.ʃən

integration

整合。统一。

Meaning

The action or process of integrating; the process of combining or adding parts to make a unified whole.

Example

Integration of networks will improve global communication.

网络的整合将改善全球通信。

A2 noun/verb /ˈsiːzən/

season

季节 / 调味

Meaning

One of the four periods of the year characterized by specific weather conditions; also, to add flavor to food.

Example

Spring is my favorite season of the year.

春天是我最喜欢的季节。

C1 noun/verb ˈpɪv.ət

pivot

战略转变，中心，过程改变

Meaning

A significant change in business strategy or direction.

Example

The company decided to pivot its business strategy.

公司决定调整其商业策略。

C2 noun /ˈrɛk.tɪ.tjuːd/

rectitude

正直

Meaning

Morally correct behavior or thinking; righteousness and integrity.

Example

His rectitude earned him respect in society.

他的正直让他在社会中赢得了尊重。

B2 noun /meɪz/

Maze

迷宫

Meaning

A network of paths designed as a puzzle; a confusing situation

Example

The children got lost in the corn maze at the harvest festival.

孩子们在丰收节的玉米迷宫里迷路了。

C2 verb /læmˈbeɪst/

lambaste

严厉批评

Meaning

to criticize someone or something harshly; to reprimand severely

Example

The teacher lambasted the students for not completing their homework.

老师因学生未完成作业而严厉批评了他们。

C2 noun /ˌæd.ʌmˈbreɪ.ʃən/

adumbration

模糊的预兆

Meaning

a vague foreshadowing or symbolic representation of something

Example

The play offers an adumbration of the political unrest to come.

这部剧提供了即将到来的政治动荡的模糊预兆。

C2 noun vəˈlɪʃən

volition

意志

Meaning

The faculty or power of using one's will; the power of choosing or determining.

Example

She left the job of her own volition.

她是自愿离开工作的。

B1 noun /ˈɛnvəloʊp/

envelope

信封

Meaning

a flat paper container used to enclose a letter or document

Example

She sealed the letter in an envelope and posted it.

她把信封好，并寄出了。

B2 noun /sɪlk/

silk

丝绸

Meaning

a fine, smooth fabric made from the threads produced by silkworms

Example

The dress was made of pure silk.

这件裙子是用纯丝绸做的。

C2 noun /ˈɔːldər/

alder

榆树

Meaning

A type of tree from the birch family that typically grows in wet ground and has simple, serrated leaves.

Example

The alder trees grew thick along the riverbank.

榆树在河岸旁茂密生长。

C2 noun /ˈfrɛs.koʊ/

fresco

壁画

Meaning

A painting done rapidly in watercolor on wet plaster so that the colors penetrate the surface

Example

The church walls were decorated with beautiful frescoes.

教堂的墙壁装饰着美丽的壁画。

C2 verb /ˌɪmpɔːrˈtuːnd/

importuned

不停地请求

Meaning

asked someone persistently and pressingly for something

Example

She importuned her boss for a raise until he finally gave in.

她不停地请求老板加薪，直到他最终答应。

C2 adjective /dɪsˈkɜrsɪv/

discursive

离题的

Meaning

Tending to digress or move from topic to topic; lengthy and rambling.

Example

His discursive style made the lecture hard to follow.

他的离题风格使得讲座难以跟上。

A1 preposition /tuː/

to

到

Meaning

used for expressing motion or direction

Example

She is going to the market.

她去市场。

C1 noun ɪnˌɛv.ɪ.təˈbɪl.ɪ.ti

inevitability

必然性

Meaning

The quality of being certain to happen and impossible to avoid or prevent.

Example

The inevitability of change is a part of life.

变化的必然性是生活的一部分。

C2 adjective /ˌdɛl.ɪˈtɪə.ri.əs/

deleterious

有害的

Meaning

Causing physical or mental harm or damage.

Example

Smoking has deleterious effects on health.

吸烟对健康有害。

A1 noun /deɪz/

days

天数

Meaning

plural of day; refers to multiple 24-hour periods of time

Example

The project will take at least five days to finish.

这个项目将需要至少五天才能完成。

B1 noun /ˌnæʃəˈnæləti/

nationality

国籍

Meaning

The status of belonging to a particular nation, either by birth or naturalization.

Example

Her nationality is Canadian, though she was born in France.

她的国籍是加拿大的，尽管她出生在法国。

C1 noun /ˈpræɡmətɪst/

pragmatist

实用主义者

Meaning

A person who deals with things in a practical and realistic way.

Example

He is a true pragmatist who values results over ideals.

他是一个真正的实用主义者，他更看重结果而非理想。

C1 adjective /ˌɪnsɪˈdɛntəl/

incidental

附带的

Meaning

happening as a minor part or in connection with something else

Example

Incidental expenses like snacks and tips were included in the bill.

像零食和小费这样的附带费用被包含在账单中。

B2 noun /ˈroʊstɪd miːt/

Roasted meat

烤肉

Meaning

meat cooked by dry heat in an oven or over fire

Example

The roasted meat was perfectly seasoned and tender.

烤肉被完美地调味和变得嫩滑。

B2 adjective /ˌʌnɪnˈfɔːrmd/

uninformed

不了解情况的

Meaning

lacking knowledge or awareness about a particular subject; not educated or informed

Example

The decision was made by an uninformed committee.

这个决定是由一个不了解情况的委员会做出的。

C2 noun /kəˈlɒsəti/

callosity

粗厚的皮肤

Meaning

A thickened or hardened area of skin; insensitivity or hardness of character.

Example

Years of manual labor left callosity on his hands.

多年的体力劳动使他的手上留下了厚皮。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈlɔːfl/

Unlawful

非法; 不合法

Meaning

not authorized by law; illegal

Example

The court declared the search unlawful.

法院宣布搜索是非法的。

C1 noun /səbˈvɜːrʒən/

subversion

颠覆

Meaning

the act of trying to destroy or undermine an established system or authority

Example

The government accused the rebels of planning subversion.

政府指控叛军策划颠覆行为。

B2 verb /ˈbætər/

batter

反复打击

Meaning

To strike repeatedly with force.

Example

The waves battered the shoreline all night.

波浪整个晚上拍打着海岸线。

B2 noun /ˈdɛpjʊti/

deputy

代理人

Meaning

A person appointed as a substitute with power to act.

Example

The deputy will lead the meeting in the manager’s absence.

代理人在经理缺席时将主持会议。

C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈdɔːrnd/

unadorned

简单的，未装饰的

Meaning

Plain and simple; not decorated.

Example

The room was unadorned, with only a table and a chair.

房间简单，只有一张桌子和一把椅子。

B2 noun /dɪsˈɡaɪz/

Disguise

伪装; 掩饰

Meaning

a means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity; something that hides the truth

Example

The spy wore an elaborate disguise to avoid being recognized by enemies.

间谍穿着精心设计的伪装，以避免被敌人认出。

B2 verb /ɪnˈtɛnsɪfaɪ/

intensify

加强

Meaning

To make something stronger, more extreme, or more forceful.

Example

The storm is expected to intensify overnight.

预计风暴将在一夜之间加剧。

B2 noun ˈflaɪ.ɪŋ kɑːrz

flying cars

飞行汽车

Meaning

Vehicles that can travel both on roads and in the air.

Example

Flying cars could soon solve urban traffic congestion.

飞行汽车很快就能解决城市交通拥堵问题。

A2 noun /toʊ/

Toe

脚趾

Meaning

any of the five digits at the end of the human foot

Example

She stubbed her toe on the chair leg.

她把脚趾碰到了椅子腿。

C1 adjective ləˈθɑːrdʒɪk

lethargic

昏睡

Meaning

Being inactive due to lack of physical or mental energy

Example

After a heavy meal, he felt lethargic and sleepy.

吃了丰盛的晚餐后，他感到昏睡和困倦。

B1 adjective /ɪˈsɛnʃəl/

essential

必要的

Meaning

Absolutely necessary; extremely important.

Example

Water is essential for life.

水对生命至关重要。

A2 noun /dɪˈzɜːrt/

dessert

甜点

Meaning

the sweet course eaten at the end of a meal

Example

We had ice cream for dessert after dinner.

我们晚餐后吃了冰淇淋作为甜点。

B2 noun /ˈɔr.fən/

Orphan

孤儿

Meaning

a child whose parents are dead; someone without protective support

Example

The orphan was adopted by a loving family.

孤儿被一户充满爱心的家庭收养了。

B2 noun /sɪˈver.ə.ti/

Severity

严重性; 严厉; 强度

Meaning

the quality of being extremely serious or harsh; intensity of something bad

Example

The severity of the storm caused widespread damage across the city.

风暴的严重性在整个城市造成了广泛的破坏。

B1 noun ˈsɪs.təmz

systems

系统

Meaning

A set of connected things or parts forming a complex whole.

Example

Effective systems improve productivity.

有效的系统提高了生产力。

C1 noun məˈriːn ˈsɜː.veɪ

marine survey

海洋勘测

Meaning

A systematic examination of the sea, seabed, and underwater features for the purpose of making maps or gathering other information.

Example

The marine survey identified the ideal cable routes.

海洋勘测确定了理想的电缆路线。

B2 noun, verb /ˈaʊtlɔː/

outlaw

Meaning

as a noun: a person who breaks the law and lives outside its protection; as a verb: to make something illegal

Example

The government decided to outlaw the harmful practice.

B1 noun /treɪd/

trade

贸易

Meaning

The action of buying and selling goods and services.

Example

Trade agreements foster economic development.

贸易协议促进经济发展。

C1 verb /snɪp/

snip

剪切

Meaning

to cut something quickly with scissors or a sharp tool

Example

She snipped the loose thread from her dress.

她剪下了裙子上松散的线。

B2 adjective /ˌɪnfluˈenʃəl/

Influential

有影响力的; 强大的

Meaning

having great influence on someone or something; powerful; persuasive

Example

She is an influential leader in the community.

她是社区中的一位有影响力的领导者。

B2 adjective /ˌmʌl.tiˈpɜː.pəs/

Multipurpose

多用途的

Meaning

having multiple uses or functions; versatile

Example

This multipurpose tool can be used as a knife, screwdriver, and bottle opener.

这个多功能工具可以用作刀子、螺丝刀和开瓶器。

B1 noun /ˈsɛrəˌmoʊni/

ceremony

Meaning

A formal event or occasion, often with rituals and traditions.

Example

The graduation ceremony was held in the university hall.

C1 noun /ˈveɪpəraɪzər/

vaporizer

蒸发器

Meaning

a device that turns a liquid into vapor, often for inhalation

Example

She used a vaporizer to ease her cough.

她使用了一个蒸发器来缓解她的咳嗽。

B1 noun riˈæləti

reality

现实

Meaning

The world or the state of things as they actually exist, as opposed to an idealistic or notional idea.

Example

The reality of the situation was evident.

情况的现实是显而易见的。

C1 noun /ˈkliː.vər/

Cleaver

切肉刀

Meaning

a heavy knife with a broad blade used for chopping meat or vegetables

Example

The chef used a cleaver to chop the chicken bones.

厨师用切肉刀切鸡骨头。

C1 adjective /ˈfeɪl.seɪf/

fail-safe

故障保护

Meaning

designed to prevent failure or accidents; guaranteed to work correctly

Example

The engineers installed a fail-safe mechanism in the nuclear plant.

工程师在核电厂安装了故障保护机制。

A2 noun /pleɪt/

Plate

盘子

Meaning

a flat, typically round dish used for serving or eating food

Example

Please put the rice on your plate.

请把米饭放到你的盘子里。

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。

B2 noun /lɪm/

limb

肢体

Meaning

an arm or leg of a person or animal; a large branch of a tree

Example

He broke a limb while climbing the tree.

他在爬树时摔断了一只肢体。

B2 adverb /ˈtʃiːfli/

chiefly

主要

Meaning

mainly; primarily

Example

The festival is celebrated chiefly by young people.

这个节日主要由年轻人庆祝。

C2 noun /əˈzeɪ.li.ə/

azalea

杜鹃花

Meaning

a flowering shrub with brightly colored blooms, often grown ornamentally

Example

The garden was full of blooming azaleas in spring.

花园里春天盛开着杜鹃花。

C2 noun /kənˈtɔːrʃənz/

contortions

扭曲的复数形式; 多个弯曲或扭曲的形状

Meaning

plural form of contortion; multiple twisted or bent shapes

Example

The magician's contortions left the crowd in awe.

魔术师的扭曲让观众惊叹不已。

C2 adjective /dɪsˈpɛptɪk/

dyspeptic

消化不良的, 易怒的

Meaning

Relating to indigestion or having a gloomy or irritable disposition.

Example

After the heavy meal, he felt dyspeptic and uncomfortable.

在丰盛的餐后，他感到消化不良并且不舒服。

C1 noun /ˌkɒnvəˈlɛsns/

convalescence

康复期

Meaning

the period of time spent recovering from an illness or medical treatment

Example

His convalescence lasted for almost two months after the accident.

事故后的康复期持续了近两个月。

B2 noun /ˈdʒuːələr/

jeweller

珠宝商

Meaning

a person who makes, repairs, or sells jewelry

Example

The jeweller crafted a beautiful gold ring.

这位珠宝商制作了一枚漂亮的金戒指。

B1 adjective /əˈʃeɪmd/

Ashamed

羞愧

Meaning

feeling embarrassed or guilty because of one's actions

Example

He was ashamed of his poor performance.

他为自己的糟糕表现感到羞愧。

C1 verb /ˌriːˈsiːt/

reseat

重新安排

Meaning

to seat someone again or to fit something back into its place

Example

The usher had to reseat the guests after the interruption.

引座员在干扰后不得不重新安排宾客。

B2 noun, verb /ræmp/

ramp

坡道

Meaning

a sloping surface joining two different levels; as a verb, to increase or rise sharply

Example

The car drove up the ramp into the parking garage.

汽车驶上了停车场的坡道。

A2 adverb /ˈɔːlmoʊst/

almost

差不多

Meaning

very nearly, but not exactly or completely

Example

He almost missed the train.

他差点错过了火车。

C1 noun ˌtraɪ.bjuˈnæl əv ˈdʒʌs.tɪs

tribunal of justice

司法法院

Meaning

A court of justice or judicial body that settles disputes or tries offenses.

Example

The Tribunal of Justice started the hearings promptly.

司法法院立即开始了听证会。

C1 adjective /ˈpɜːrtɪnənt/

pertinent

compensate

赔偿

Meaning

to give something to make up for loss or damage; to counterbalance

Example

The company will compensate employees for overtime work.

公司将为加班支付赔偿。

B1 adjective pəˈlɪtɪkəl

political

政治的

Meaning

Relating to the government or public affairs of a country; relating to politics or political parties.

Example

The political agenda included autonomy.

政治议程包括自治。

B2 noun /ˈmʌtn/

Mutton

羊肉

Meaning

meat from an adult sheep; lamb meat

Example

The restaurant serves delicious mutton curry with rice.

餐厅提供美味的羊肉咖喱配米饭。

B1 noun /ˈkɒstjuːm/

costume

服装

Meaning

a set of clothes worn to represent a particular character, culture, or occasion

Example

She wore a beautiful costume for the Halloween party.

她为万圣节派对穿了一个漂亮的服装。

A1 adjective /ˈbɔːrɪŋ/

boring

无聊

Meaning

not interesting or exciting; dull.

Example

The lecture was so boring that several students fell asleep.

这场讲座无聊到让几个学生都睡着了。

C2 adjective /səˈræfɪk/

seraphic

天使般的

Meaning

Of or like a seraph; angelic, pure, and blissful.

Example

She gave him a seraphic smile that calmed his fears.

她给了他一个天使般的微笑，安抚了他的恐惧。

A2 noun /frɒɡ/

Frog

青蛙

Meaning

a small amphibian animal that lives both in water and on land

Example

The frog jumped from the lily pad into the pond.

青蛙从睡莲叶上跳进池塘。

B1 noun /ˈpɔːrʃən/

portion

部分

Meaning

A part or share of something.

Example

She ate only a small portion of the meal.

她只吃了餐点的一小部分。

C1 noun /ˈiː.dən/

Eden

伊甸园

Meaning

a place or state of great happiness; paradise

Example

The garden was like Eden, filled with beautiful flowers and peaceful atmosphere.

这个花园就像伊甸园，充满了美丽的花朵和宁静的气氛。

C1 adjective /prəˈfjuːs/

profuse

丰富的

Meaning

existing or given in large amounts; abundant

Example

He offered profuse thanks for their timely help.

他为他们及时的帮助表示了丰富的感谢。

A1 noun /naɪt/

night

夜晚

Meaning

the time of darkness between one day and the next, when most people sleep

Example

She loves going for walks at night.

她喜欢晚上散步。

B2 verb /twiːk/

tweak

微调

Meaning

to make small adjustments; to fine-tune something

Example

We need to tweak the design slightly.

我们需要稍微调整设计。

A2 adjective /ˈæfrɪkən/

african

非洲的

Meaning

relating to Africa or its people

Example

She studied African culture in university.

她在大学学习了非洲文化。

B2 adjective /bɪˈlʌvɪd/

beloved

心爱

Meaning

dearly loved, highly regarded

Example

She was the beloved queen of the kingdom.

她是王国中深受喜爱的女王。

C2 adjective /ˌlækəˈdeɪzɪkəl/

lackadaisical

懒散或懒惰

Meaning

lacking enthusiasm, energy, or determination; careless or lazy

Example

His lackadaisical attitude toward work annoyed his boss.

他对工作的懒散态度让他的老板很烦恼。

B2 noun /ˈaʊtlʊk/

outlook

前景, 预测

Meaning

a person's general attitude or view; a forecast or prospect

Example

The economic outlook for the year is positive.

今年的经济前景是积极的。

B1 noun /ʃɔːr/

Shore

海岸; 岸边; 沙滩

Meaning

the land along the edge of a sea, lake, or other body of water

Example

We walked along the shore collecting seashells.

我们沿着海岸走，捡贝壳。

C1 adjective /ˈfɔːrmətɪv/

formative

形成性的

Meaning

Having a lasting influence on a person's development or character.

Example

Childhood is often described as a formative stage in life.

童年常被描述为人生中的一个形成性阶段。

B2 noun /ˈsɛsəmi sidz/

Sesame Seeds

芝麻种子

Meaning

small edible seeds from the sesame plant used in cooking and baking

Example

Sprinkle sesame seeds on top of the bread before baking.

在面包上撒上芝麻种子，然后烘烤。

B1 verb /ˈhaɪˌlaɪt/

highlight

突出

Meaning

to emphasize or make something stand out

Example

The teacher highlighted the most important points in the text.

老师在文本中强调了最重要的要点。

C2 verb /bɪˈsiːtʃ/

beseech

恳求

Meaning

To ask someone urgently and fervently to do something; to beg.

Example

He beseeched the judge for mercy.

他恳求法官宽恕。

B2 noun /ɪnˈdɔːrs.mənt/

endorsement

支持

Meaning

A public or official statement of support or approval.

Example

The celebrity's endorsement increased the product's sales.

名人的支持增加了产品的销售。

C2 noun /maɪˈkrɒmɪtər/

micrometer

千分尺

Meaning

A device used for measuring small distances with great accuracy.

Example

The engineer used a micrometer to measure the thickness of the wire.

工程师使用了一个微米尺来测量电线的厚度。

C2 noun /ˈɛpəlɛt/

epaulet

肩章

Meaning

An ornamental shoulder piece on a garment, especially on the coat or jacket of a military uniform.

Example

The general’s uniform had a golden epaulet on each shoulder.

将军的制服上每只肩膀上都有一个金色的肩章。

A2 noun /niːs/

niece

侄女; 外甥女

Meaning

the daughter of one's brother or sister

Example

My niece is studying at the university this year.

我的侄女今年在大学学习。

C1 adjective /səˈnɔːrəs/

sonorous

深沉的声音

Meaning

Deep, full, and rich in sound.

Example

The actor's sonorous voice filled the entire theater.

演员那深沉的声音充满了整个剧院。

A1 verb /sel/

sell

卖

Meaning

to give something to someone in exchange for money

Example

They sell fresh fruits at the market.

他们在市场上卖新鲜的水果。

C1 adjective /kənˈtɛmptəbl/

contemptible

可鄙的, 令人厌恶的

Meaning

deserving of contempt; despicable

Example

His deceitful actions were truly contemptible.

他的欺骗行为真是可鄙的。

C1 noun /trænsˈfjuːʒən/

transfusion

输血

Meaning

the process of transferring blood or another fluid into a person's vein

Example

The patient received a blood transfusion after the accident.

事故后病人接受了输血。

C2 noun /roʊˈtʌn.də.ti/

rotundity

圆形

Meaning

the quality of being round or plump

Example

The rotundity of the balloon made it float gracefully.

气球的圆形使它优雅地漂浮。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈkɒn.ʃəs/

Unconscious

昏迷; 无意识

Meaning

not awake and aware of one's surroundings; done or existing without one realizing

Example

The patient was unconscious for several hours after the surgery.

病人在手术后昏迷了几个小时。

C2 noun /ˌɪnkrɪˈdjuːləti/

incredulity

怀疑

Meaning

the state of being unwilling or unable to believe something

Example

She looked at him with incredulity after hearing the strange story.

在听到那个奇怪的故事后，她带着怀疑看着他。

B2 noun /dɪsˈɔːrdər/

disorder

紊乱

Meaning

A state of confusion or lack of order; also a medical or mental condition.

Example

The protest ended in disorder when the crowd became violent.

抗议活动在群众变得暴力后陷入了混乱。

B1 noun /ˈsʌb.ɜːb/

Suburb

郊区

Meaning

a residential area outside the central part of a city; an outlying district of a city

Example

They moved to a quiet suburb to raise their children away from city noise.

他们搬到了一个安静的郊区，把孩子们远离城市的喧嚣。

B2 verb /smæʃ/

smash

打破

Meaning

to break something into pieces violently

Example

She smashed the glass in frustration.

她因沮喪而摔碎了玻璃。

C1 noun /ˌʌnriˈælɪti/

unreality

非现实

Meaning

the state or quality of being unreal; lack of reality or truth

Example

The dreamlike setting gave the story a sense of unreality.

这种梦幻的场景让故事充满了非现实感。

C2 adjective /ˈɪkθiɪk/

ichthyic

鱼类的

Meaning

Relating to or resembling fish.

Example

The artist's painting had an ichthyic quality.

艺术家的画作具有鱼类的特质。

C1 verb /struː/

strew

散播

Meaning

to scatter or spread things untidily over a surface or area

Example

Clothes were strewn across the floor.

衣服散落在地板上。

C1 verb ɪˈmɜːrs

immerse

沉浸

Meaning

To involve oneself deeply in a particular activity or interest; to surround completely.

Example

Immerse yourself in the new language.

沉浸在新的语言中。

C2 adjective /əˈbɔːrtɪv/

abortive

失败的

Meaning

Failing to produce the intended result; unsuccessful.

Example

Their abortive attempt to climb the mountain ended in retreat.

他们登山的失败尝试以撤退告终。

C2 verb /bɪˈlaɪ/

belie

掩饰

Meaning

To give a false impression of something; to contradict.

Example

His calm face belied his inner anxiety.

他平静的面容掩饰了他内心的焦虑。

B2 adjective /ˌbaɪəʊdɪˈɡreɪdəbl/

biodegradable

可生物降解的

Meaning

Capable of being decomposed by natural biological processes, typically by bacteria or other living organisms, without causing harm to the environment.

Example

Biodegradable materials break down naturally without harming the environment.

可生物降解的材料自然分解，不会对环境造成伤害。

A2 noun /tʃæns/

chance

机会

Meaning

An opportunity or possibility of something happening.

Example

He took a chance and applied for the job.

他冒险申请了这份工作。

B2 adjective /ˈlɪb.ər.əl/

Liberal

自由的; 宽容的; 慷慨的; 思维进步的

Meaning

open-minded; tolerant; generous; progressive in thinking

Example

She has a liberal attitude towards different cultures and beliefs.

她对不同文化和信仰持有自由的态度。

C1 verb /ˈhæmpər/

hamper

妨碍

Meaning

to hinder or impede the movement or progress of

Example

The heavy rain hampered our travel plans.

大雨妨碍了我们的旅行计划。

C2 adjective /dɪˈsɛnʃənt/

dissentient

持不同政见者

Meaning

Expressing or holding opinions that are opposed to the majority or official view.

Example

Only a few dissentient voices were heard during the debate.

在辩论期间，只听到了少数持不同政见者的声音。

B2 adverb /ɪnˈɛvɪtəbli/

inevitably

不可避免地

Meaning

in a way that cannot be avoided or prevented

Example

Inevitably, the team faced challenges during the project.

不可避免地，团队在项目过程中遇到了挑战。

C1 verb /ˌriːˈvaɪ.t̬əl.aɪz/

revitalize

重振

Meaning

To restore energy and effectiveness to something.

Example

The new policies aim to revitalize the economy.

新政策旨在重振经济。

B2 adjective /lɪˈdʒɪt.ɪ.mət/

Legitimate

合法的; 有效的; 真实的; 合理的

Meaning

lawful; valid; genuine; reasonable

Example

He has a legitimate reason for being late.

他有正当的理由迟到。

C2 adjective /ˈfʊl.dʒənt/

fulgent

闪耀

Meaning

Shining brightly; dazzling.

Example

The fulgent stars lit up the night sky.

闪耀的星星照亮了夜空。