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C2 noun /ˌrep.ɑːˈtiː/

Repartee

机智的回答
Meaning
conversation or speech characterized by quick, witty comments or replies
Example
The dinner party was filled with brilliant repartee between the guests.
晚宴上，客人之间充满了精彩的机智回答。
C2 noun /ˌkʌmˈʌpəns/

comeuppance

应得的惩罚
Meaning
A deserved punishment or fate; just deserts.
Example
The corrupt official finally got his comeuppance in court.
那个腐败的官员最终在法庭上得到了他的应得的惩罚。
C2 noun /ˈɒn.rʌʃ/

onrush

突如其来的冲击
Meaning
A sudden powerful forward or downward rush or flow.
Example
The onrush of water swept away the bridge.
水流的突如其来冲击冲走了桥梁。
C2 adjective /ˈbʌmpʃəs/

bumptious

自负的
Meaning
Arrogantly self-assertive or conceited.
Example
The bumptious student interrupted the teacher several times.
那个自负的学生打断了老师好几次。
C2 adjective /ˈnɔɪ.səm/

Noisome

恶臭的; 有害的或令人不快的
Meaning
having an extremely offensive smell; harmful or unpleasant
Example
The noisome smell from the garbage made everyone cover their noses.
垃圾散发出的恶臭让每个人都捂住了鼻子。
C2 noun /briːtʃ/

breech

Meaning
The back part of a gun barrel; a position of a baby in the womb where the buttocks or feet come out first at birth.
Example
The rifle was loaded through the breech.
C2 adjective /ˌdɛlɪˈkwɛsənt/

deliquescent

由于吸湿而变成液体
Meaning
tending to become liquid by absorbing moisture from the air
Example
Sugar is not deliquescent, but salt can be.
糖不是黴變的，但鹽可以。
C2 noun /ˈʃɑːrlətən/

charlatan

江湖郎中
Meaning
a person who pretends to have knowledge or skills that they do not really possess; a fraud
Example
The so-called healer was exposed as a charlatan.
那位自称为治愈者的人被揭露为一个江湖郎中。
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。
C2 noun /ˈhʌm.ək/

hummock

小丘
Meaning
A small hill, mound, or ridge of earth or ice.
Example
The hikers rested on a grassy hummock by the river.
远足者在河边的草地小丘上休息。
C2 noun /ˈpiːs ɡʊdz/

Piece-goods

布料
Meaning
textiles or fabrics sold by the yard or meter; cloth materials
Example
The tailor bought piece-goods from the wholesale market to make custom dresses.
裁缝从批发市场购买了布料来制作定制的衣服。
C2 noun /ˈpælɪmpsɛst/

palimpsest

重写本
Meaning
a manuscript or document that has been written over but still bears traces of earlier writing; something reused or altered but still retaining traces of its earlier form
Example
The ancient manuscript was a palimpsest, showing faint traces of previous texts beneath the new writing.
这本古老的手稿是一个重写本，下面隐藏着以前文本的微弱痕迹。
C2 noun /ˌæpəˈleɪʃən/

appellation

名称 / 称号
Meaning
a name or title
Example
The city has earned the appellation 'The Big Apple'.
这座城市获得了‘大苹果’的称号。
C2 noun /ˈfjʊr.ʌŋ.kəl/

Furuncle

脓肿; 坑;
Meaning
a painful pus-filled bump under the skin caused by infected, inflamed hair follicles
Example
The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the painful furuncle on his neck.
医生开了抗生素来治疗他脖子上疼痛的脓肿。
C2 noun /ˌkɒməˈsɛəriət/

commissariat

供应部门
Meaning
A department responsible for supplying food and equipment, especially in the military.
Example
The army commissariat ensured that the soldiers had enough supplies.
军队供应部门确保士兵们有足够的物资。
C2 noun /ˈʌp.wel.ɪŋ/

upwelling

上升流
Meaning
An oceanographic phenomenon that involves wind-driven motion of dense, cooler, and nutrient-rich water towards the ocean surface.
Example
Upwelling brings nutrients to the ocean surface.
上升流将营养物质带到海洋表面。
C2 adjective /əˈθɜːrst/

athirst

渴望, 渴求
Meaning
Very eager or desirous for something.
Example
The explorer was athirst for adventure.
探险家渴望冒险。
C2 adjective /ˈflæb.i/

Flabby

松软且松弛; 缺乏紧实或肌肉张力; 虚弱
Meaning
soft and loose; lacking firmness or muscle tone; weak
Example
His flabby arms showed he needed to exercise more.
他松弛的手臂显示他需要更多的锻炼。
C2 noun /fləˈtɪlə/

flotilla

小型舰队
Meaning
A small fleet of ships or boats operating together.
Example
A flotilla of fishing boats left the harbor at dawn.
一支渔船的舰队在黎明时分离开港口。
C2 verb, noun /blæb/

blab

胡说；泄露秘密
Meaning
to talk too much or reveal secrets carelessly; excessive or foolish talk
Example
He accidentally blabbed the surprise to everyone.
他不小心把惊喜告诉了大家。
C2 adjective /kənˈvɪviəl/

convivial

友好、活跃和愉快；社交
Meaning
friendly, lively, and enjoyable; sociable
Example
The party had a convivial atmosphere with music and laughter.
派对上有着充满活力的氛围，伴随着音乐和欢笑。
C2 verb /ˈbleɪzən/

blazon

展示
Meaning
to display prominently or vividly
Example
The slogan was blazoned across the banner in bold letters.
该标语用粗体字显示在横幅上。
C2 noun /ˈkwɪkˌsɪlvər/

quicksilver

水银
Meaning
Mercury; a liquid metal, or something that is quick and unpredictable.
Example
His mood was as changeable as quicksilver.
他的情绪像水银一样变化无常。
C2 noun /ɡɜːrθ/

girth

周长
Meaning
the measurement around the middle of something, especially a person's waist or a tree trunk
Example
The tree's girth measured nearly five feet.
树的周长测量接近五英尺。
C2 verb /ˈbækˌslaɪd/

backslide

倒退
Meaning
To relapse into bad habits, undesirable practices, or moral decline.
Example
After months of progress, he began to backslide into old habits.
经过几个月的进展，他开始回到旧习惯中。
C2 noun /ˌlɛksɪˈkɒɡrəfi/

lexicography

词典编纂学
Meaning
The art or practice of compiling dictionaries.
Example
Lexicography requires both linguistic and cultural knowledge.
词典编纂学需要语言学和文化知识。
C2 noun /ˈbuːt.leɪs/

Boot-lace

靴带
Meaning
a cord or string used to fasten a boot or shoe
Example
I need to tie my boot-lace before going for a walk.
我需要在散步前系好我的靴带。
C2 noun /ˈdʒɛntaɪl/

gentile

外邦人
Meaning
A person who is not Jewish
Example
The synagogue welcomed both Jews and Gentiles.
犹太会堂欢迎犹太人和外邦人。
C2 noun /ˈsɔː.dər/

Sawder

奉承; 奉承的话
Meaning
flattering or wheedling talk; soft soap
Example
His sawder couldn't convince anyone of his sincerity.
他的奉承无法说服任何人相信他的真诚。
C2 verb /ˈdɛsɪkreɪt/

desecrate

亵渎
Meaning
to treat a sacred place or object with disrespect or violation
Example
The vandals desecrated the ancient temple walls with graffiti.
破坏者用涂鸦亵渎了古老的寺庙墙壁。
C2 adjective /ɔːrˈθɑːɡənl/

orthogonal

正交
Meaning
at right angles; independent or unrelated
Example
In mathematics, two vectors are orthogonal if their dot product is zero.
在数学中，如果两个向量的点积为零，它们就是正交的。
C2 adverb /ˌfɔːrθˈwɪθ/

Forthwith

立即; 无延迟; 马上
Meaning
immediately; without delay; at once
Example
The manager ordered the employee to stop the unsafe practice forthwith.
经理命令员工立即停止危险的做法。
C2 verb /ɪnˈsɪnəˌreɪt/

incinerate

焚烧
Meaning
to burn something completely until it is reduced to ashes
Example
The city decided to incinerate the medical waste for safety.
城市决定为安全起见销毁医疗废物。
C2 noun /əˈnɔɪnt.mənt/

anointment

涂抹仪式
Meaning
The act of anointing, usually with oil, as part of a ritual or ceremony.
Example
The anointment of the new leader was a sacred ritual.
新领导人的涂抹仪式是一项神圣的仪式。
C2 noun /ˈbælæst/

ballast

压舱物
Meaning
heavy material used to stabilize a ship or vehicle
Example
The ship was loaded with ballast to remain steady in the storm.
船只装载了压舱物，以便在风暴中保持稳定。
C2 noun /ˈkʌstərd ˈæpəl/

Custard Apple

奶油苹果
Meaning
a tropical fruit with sweet creamy white flesh and black seeds
Example
The custard apple has a sweet and creamy texture.
奶油苹果具有甜美和奶油般的口感。
C2 noun /ˈkærɪlɒn/

carillon

风琴钟
Meaning
A set of bells played using a keyboard, usually in a tower.
Example
The carillon bells rang across the town square.
风琴钟的钟声回荡在城市广场上。
C2 adjective /ˈpɪrɪk/

pyrrhic

皮洛斯式胜利
Meaning
A victory won at such a great cost that it is almost equivalent to defeat.
Example
The general declared the battle a pyrrhic victory due to heavy losses.
由于巨大的损失，指挥官宣布战斗为皮洛斯式胜利。
C2 adjective /ˈmʌsti/

musty

发霉的，潮湿的或有霉味的
Meaning
having a stale, moldy, or damp smell
Example
The old books had a musty odor.
旧书有霉味。
C2 adjective /ˈrɛɡnənt/

regnant

在位
Meaning
Reigning; currently holding power, authority, or dominance.
Example
The regnant queen introduced several reforms during her reign.
在位的女王在她的统治期间进行了几项改革。
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 verb /ˈhʊdwɪŋk/

hoodwink

欺骗
Meaning
To deceive or trick someone.
Example
The scammer hoodwinked many people with false promises.
骗子用虚假的承诺欺骗了许多人。
C2 noun /ˌdɪsrɪˈpjuːt/

disrepute

恶名
Meaning
the state of being held in low esteem or having a bad reputation
Example
The scandal brought the politician into disrepute.
丑闻使这位政治家名声扫地。
C2 noun /ˌɪkθiˈɒlədʒi/

ichthyology

鱼类学
Meaning
The branch of zoology that deals with fish.
Example
He pursued a degree in ichthyology at the university.
他在大学获得了鱼类学学位。
C2 noun /ˈmæl.kənˌtɛnt/

malcontent

不满的人
Meaning
A person who is dissatisfied or rebellious; one who is not content.
Example
The malcontent voiced his grievances against the government.
这个不满的人表达了他对政府的不满。
C2 noun /kænˈtoʊnmənt/

Cantonment

军营
Meaning
a military base or permanent military station
Example
The soldiers lived in the cantonment outside the city.
士兵们住在城市外的军营里。
C2 noun /oʊˈbeɪsəns/

obeisance

敬礼
Meaning
A gesture of respect such as a bow or curtsy.
Example
They bowed in obeisance to the king.
他们向国王行了敬礼。
C2 noun /ˈkɒntrətɑː̃/

contretemps

意外争执
Meaning
an unexpected and unfortunate event or disagreement; a minor dispute
Example
There was a small contretemps between the two colleagues during the meeting.
会议期间，两位同事之间发生了一个小的意外争执。
C2 noun /ˈɒlɪv brɑːntʃ/

olive-branch

橄榄枝
Meaning
A symbol of peace or reconciliation; an offer to end conflict.
Example
He extended an olive-branch to his rival after years of hostility.
他在多年敌对之后向他的对手伸出了橄榄枝。
C2 verb /ˌsuːpərˈæd/

superadd

超级添加
Meaning
to add something to what has already been added
Example
The author chose to superadd a new chapter to the revised edition.
作者决定在修订版中超级添加一个新章节。
C2 noun /dɪˈkrɛpɪˌtjuːd/

decrepitude

衰败
Meaning
the state of being old, weak, and worn out
Example
The once-great empire fell into decrepitude.
曾经伟大的帝国陷入了衰败。
C2 adjective /sɛnˈsɔːriəs/

censorious

过分挑剔
Meaning
severely critical of others
Example
She was always censorious about her colleagues' mistakes.
她总是对同事们的错误非常挑剔。
C2 adjective /ˈbʌksəm/

buxom

丰满且迷人的女性
Meaning
Plump, with a full figure and often large-breasted, especially used to describe women.
Example
The actress was described as a cheerful and buxom woman.
这位女演员被描述为一个快乐且丰满的女性。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkəmˈbʌstəbl/

incombustible

不燃烧
Meaning
Not capable of catching fire or burning.
Example
This material is incombustible and safe for construction.
这种材料是防火的，适合建筑使用。
C2 noun /ˈfɪɡmənt/

figment

虚构，想象
Meaning
something invented or imaginary; a fabrication of the mind
Example
The story of the haunted house is just a figment of her imagination.
鬼屋的故事只是她想象的产物。
C2 adjective /ˈtrɛmjələs/

tremulous

颤抖
Meaning
shaking or quivering slightly, often from nervousness or weakness
Example
Her voice was tremulous as she gave her speech.
她的声音在演讲时颤抖。
C2 noun /ˈɒksɪdənt/

occident

西方
Meaning
The countries of the West, especially Europe and America.
Example
The Occident has a long history of philosophical thought.
西方有着悠久的哲学思想历史。
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。
C2 noun /ˈmɪstəs/

Mengra / Mystus

鲿鱼属
Meaning
a genus of catfish found in Asia, commonly known as bagrid catfish
Example
The mystus fish is commonly found in rivers and streams of South Asia.
鲿鱼属鱼常见于南亚的河流和溪流中。
C2 adjective /ˈtɪd.li/

Tiddley

微醉; 小或微小
Meaning
slightly drunk; small or tiny
Example
After a few drinks, he felt a bit tiddley.
喝了几杯后，他觉得有点儿tiddli。
C2 noun /ˌɡæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

gasification

气化
Meaning
The process of converting solid or liquid fuel into gas.
Example
Gasification is widely used to produce fuel gas from coal.
气化广泛用于从煤炭中生产燃气。
C2 verb /ˈɔːltərˌkeɪt/

altercate

争论
Meaning
to argue or dispute angrily or noisily
Example
The neighbors began to altercate over the boundary wall.
邻居们开始争论边界墙。
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。
C2 noun/verb /ɡraʊs/

grouse

抱怨 / 一种鸟
Meaning
A type of bird; or to complain or grumble persistently.
Example
He always grouses about the long hours at work.
他总是抱怨工作时长。
C2 adjective /rɪˈfʌldʒənt/

refulgent

辉煌
Meaning
Shining brightly; radiant.
Example
The refulgent sun lit up the entire valley.
闪亮的太阳照亮了整个山谷。
C2 adjective /ˈbrækɪʃ/

brackish

咸淡水
Meaning
Slightly salty, often describing water that is a mix of fresh and seawater.
Example
The river estuary contained brackish water.
河口含有咸淡水。
C2 verb /ˈhæloʊ/

hallow

神圣化
Meaning
to honor as holy; to make sacred or greatly respected
Example
The ancient temple was hallowed by centuries of worship.
古老的寺庙因几百年的崇拜而被神圣化。
C2 noun /ˈdændi/

dandy

过度注重外貌和衣着的男人
Meaning
a man who gives too much attention to his appearance and clothes
Example
The young dandy spent hours grooming himself before the party.
年轻的丹迪在聚会前花了几个小时打理自己。
C2 adjective /ˈɡluː.tɪ.nəs/

glutinous

粘性
Meaning
Having a sticky or glue-like texture.
Example
The glutinous rice stuck together in the pot.
粘性米饭在锅里粘在一起了。
C2 noun /niːp/

neap

低潮
Meaning
A tide just after the first or third quarters of the moon when the difference between high and low tide is least.
Example
During a neap tide, the water level change is minimal.
在低潮期间，水位变化最小。
C2 noun /kəˈdævər/

cadaver

尸体
Meaning
A dead human body, especially one used for medical study.
Example
Medical students dissected the cadaver to learn about human anatomy.
医学生解剖了尸体以了解人体解剖学。
C2 adjective /ˈmɪnsɪŋ/

mincing

做作
Meaning
affectedly delicate, dainty, or refined in manner or movement
Example
He walked with mincing steps across the stage.
他走过舞台时步伐轻盈。
C2 noun /bəˈkuːl/

Bakul

巴库尔花
Meaning
a fragrant white flower native to South Asia, scientifically known as Mimusops elengi
Example
The sweet fragrance of bakul flowers filled the evening air in the village.
巴库尔花的甜美香气弥漫在村庄的傍晚空气中。
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 noun /tɪlθ/

tilth

土壤状况（适合种植作物）
Meaning
The physical condition of soil in relation to its suitability for planting crops.
Example
The farmer checked the soil's tilth before planting the seeds.
农民在种植种子之前检查了土壤的tilth。
C2 noun /ˌɪn.trəˈɡreʃ.ən/

introgression

基因引入
Meaning
The transfer of genetic information from one species to another through repeated backcrossing.
Example
Introgression plays a significant role in plant breeding.
基因引入在植物育种中起着重要作用。
C2 noun /ˈmoʊlə ˈkɑrplɪt/

Mola carplet

摩拉鱼
Meaning
a small freshwater fish of the carp family, commonly found in South Asian rivers and ponds
Example
The mola carplet is a popular small fish used in Bengali cuisine.
摩拉鱼是孟加拉菜中常用的一种受欢迎的小鱼。
C2 noun /məˈræs/

morass

复杂局面
Meaning
A complicated or confused situation; a swampy or boggy ground.
Example
The project got stuck in a bureaucratic morass.
项目陷入了官僚主义的困境。
C2 adjective /ˈvɜːrnəl/

vernal

春天的
Meaning
related to spring; fresh, youthful
Example
The garden was filled with vernal beauty after the long winter.
经过漫长的冬季，花园充满了春天的美丽。
C2 verb /djuːp/

dupe

欺骗
Meaning
To deceive or trick someone into believing or doing something.
Example
He was duped into buying a fake watch.
他被欺骗购买了一个假表。
C2 adjective /ˈdʒɜːrmɪnəl/

germinal

萌芽的
Meaning
Relating to the earliest stage of development.
Example
The idea was still in its germinal stage.
这个想法仍然处于它的萌芽阶段。
C2 noun /ˈmæntl̩/

mantel

壁炉上的架子
Meaning
A shelf above a fireplace, often used for decoration.
Example
She placed family photos on the mantel above the fireplace.
她把家庭照片放在壁炉上的架子上。
C2 noun /ˈʃɑːdənfrɔɪdə/

schadenfreude

从他人的不幸中获得的快乐
Meaning
pleasure derived from another person's misfortune
Example
He felt a sense of schadenfreude when his rival failed.
当他的对手失败时，他感到一阵沙登弗洛伊德。
C2 adjective /məˈlɪfluəs/

mellifluous

甜美的
Meaning
Sweet or musical; pleasant to hear.
Example
The singer’s mellifluous voice enchanted the audience.
歌手那甜美的声音迷住了观众。
C2 noun /əˈdjuː/

adieu

Meaning
A farewell or goodbye, often used in a formal or poetic sense.
Example
She bid her friends adieu before leaving for France.
C2 noun /ˈɔːlmənæk/

almanac

年鉴
Meaning
An annual publication containing calendars, weather forecasts, astronomical data, and other useful information.
Example
He consulted the almanac to check the phases of the moon.
他查阅了年鉴，以查看月亮的各个阶段。
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。
C2 adjective /ˌser.ɪˈməʊ.ni.əs/

ceremonious

正式和有礼貌
Meaning
marked by formality, politeness, or strict observance of customs
Example
He gave her a ceremonious bow before entering the hall.
他在进入大厅之前，给了她一个正式的鞠躬。
C2 adjective /səˈleɪʃəs/

salacious

淫秽的
Meaning
Having or conveying undue or inappropriate sexual interest.
Example
The tabloid published a salacious story about the celebrity.
小报发布了关于名人的淫秽故事。
C2 noun /kənˈtrɪʃ.ən/

contrition

悔恼
Meaning
the state of feeling remorseful and repentant
Example
His contrition was evident after the apology.
在道歉后，他的悔恼显而易见。
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 adjective /raɪˈpɛə.ri.ən/

riparian

位于河流或其他水道的岸边或与之相关的
Meaning
Relating to or situated on the banks of a river or other watercourse.
Example
Riparian vegetation helps prevent soil erosion along rivers.
河岸植被有助于防止河流沿岸的土壤侵蚀。
C2 noun /ˈwɑːmpəm/

wampum

贝壳项链
Meaning
beads made by Native Americans from shells, used as money or decoration
Example
The tribe traded furs for wampum.
部落用皮毛换取贝壳项链。
C2 verb /prɪmp/

primp

幸福
Meaning
To spend time making minor adjustments to one's appearance.
Example
She primped in front of the mirror before the party.
她在收到奖项时无法掩饰自己的幸福。
C2 adjective /həˈrɛtɪkəl/

heretical

异端
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by departure from accepted beliefs or standards, especially in religion.
Example
The priest condemned the book as heretical.
牧师将这本书谴责为异端。
C2 noun /ˈiːən/

eon

纪元
Meaning
an indefinitely long period of time; an age
Example
Dinosaurs lived millions of years ago, in a different eon.
恐龙在几百万年前生活，在一个不同的纪元。
C2 noun /ˈreɪmənt/

raiment

衣服
Meaning
clothing, especially fine or formal wear
Example
The king wore royal raiment during the ceremony.
国王在仪式上穿着皇家衣服。
C2 verb /rɪˈpruːv/

reprove

批评
Meaning
to criticize or correct someone gently or disapprove of their actions
Example
The teacher reproved the student for being late.
老师因学生迟到而批评了他。
C2 noun /ˈæn.dʒi.əʊ.plæs.ti/

angioplasty

一种医疗程序，用于打开阻塞或狭窄的血管，这些血管向心脏输送血液。
Meaning
A medical procedure to open blocked or narrowed blood vessels that supply blood to the heart.
Example
Angioplasty is now safer with robotic assistance.
现在，通过机器人辅助，血管成形术更加安全。
C2 noun /ˈvɛrɪti/

verity

真实性
Meaning
a true principle or belief; the state of being true
Example
The verity of his statement was confirmed by evidence.
他陈述的真实性通过证据得到了确认。
C2 noun /ˌmɛtəfɪˈzɪʃən/

metaphysician

形而上学家
Meaning
A person who studies or is an expert in metaphysics.
Example
The metaphysician debated the essence of reality with his peers.
形而上学家与同伴们讨论了现实的本质。
C2 noun /ˈhɛʃ.ən/

Hessian

黄麻布
Meaning
a strong coarse fabric made from jute or hemp, used for sacks and wrapping
Example
The farmer stored grain in hessian sacks.
农民将谷物存储在黄麻布袋中。
C2 verb /ˌnɒnˈplʌs/

nonplus

使困惑
Meaning
To surprise and confuse someone so much that they are unsure how to react.
Example
The unexpected question seemed to nonplus the speaker.
这个意外的问题似乎让发言者感到困惑。
C2 adjective /ˌpəʊstˈprændɪəl/

postprandial

餐后
Meaning
Occurring after a meal.
Example
He went for a postprandial walk after dinner.
他在晚餐后去散步。
C2 adjective /əˈskjuː/

askew

歪斜
Meaning
Not in a straight or level position; crooked or tilted.
Example
The picture on the wall hung slightly askew.
墙上的画稍微歪斜。
C2 noun /ˈpɛd.ən.tri/

pedantry

对小细节或规则的过度关注
Meaning
Excessive concern with minor details or rules.
Example
His pedantry made the meeting unnecessarily long.
他的偏执让会议变得不必要地漫长。
C2 noun /ˌdaɪ.jʊˈret.ɪk/

diuretic

利尿剂
Meaning
A substance that promotes the production of urine.
Example
Coffee has a mild diuretic effect.
咖啡有轻微的利尿作用。
C2 adjective /woʊnt/ or /wɔːnt/

wont

习惯
Meaning
accustomed or used to doing something
Example
She rose early, as she was wont to do.
她早早起床，正如她习惯做的那样。
C2 noun /dɪsˈtɛmpər/

distemper

一种影响动物的病毒性疾病，特别是狗
Meaning
a viral disease affecting animals, especially dogs; also refers to a state of disorder
Example
The dog was diagnosed with distemper and needed immediate care.
这只狗被诊断为患有犬瘟热，需要立即治疗。
C2 noun /ˈmɒkəsɪn/

moccasin

莫卡辛鞋
Meaning
A soft leather shoe, traditionally worn by Native Americans, often made from deerskin.
Example
He slipped on a pair of comfortable moccasins before going outside.
他在外出前穿上了舒适的莫卡辛鞋。
C2 noun /ˌlæs.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

laceration

深切伤口
Meaning
a deep cut or tear in skin or flesh
Example
He needed stitches for a laceration on his leg.
他需要为腿部的深切伤口缝针。
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 noun /ˈkwaɪəˌtuːd/

quietude

宁静
Meaning
A state of stillness and tranquility.
Example
She enjoys the quietude of the countryside.
她享受乡村的宁静。
C2 noun /pɛnˈtæmɪtər/

pentameter

五步格
Meaning
A line of verse consisting of five metrical feet.
Example
Shakespeare often wrote his plays in iambic pentameter.
莎士比亚常常用五步格写剧本。
C2 noun /ˌlɛdʒərdəˈmeɪn/

legerdemain

魔术, 欺骗
Meaning
skillful use of one's hands when performing tricks; deception or trickery
Example
The magician's legerdemain left the audience amazed.
魔术师的手法让观众惊讶不已。
C2 noun /dɪˈsɛmbələr/

dissembler

伪君子
Meaning
a person who conceals their real feelings or intentions; a hypocrite or pretender
Example
The politician was accused of being a dissembler who never revealed his true plans.
那位政治家被指控是一个从不透露自己真实计划的伪君子。
C2 noun /ˈɑːrkeɪndʒəl/

archangel

Meaning
A high-ranking angel, often considered a chief messenger or leader among angels.
Example
Michael is often depicted as the most powerful archangel.
C2 noun /ˈɛlɪdʒi/

elegy

挽歌
Meaning
A poem or song expressing sorrow, especially for someone who has died.
Example
The poet wrote an elegy for his late friend.
诗人为他已故的朋友写了一首挽歌。
C2 adjective /bɪˈfʌdld/

befuddled

困惑的
Meaning
confused, unable to think clearly
Example
He looked befuddled after hearing the complex instructions.
在听到复杂的指示后，他看起来很困惑。
C2 noun /əˈluːviən/

alluvion

冲积
Meaning
The gradual increase of land by the deposit of soil from water; also, a flood or overflow of water.
Example
The river’s alluvion added new fertile land to the village fields.
河流的冲积为村庄的田地增添了新的肥沃土地。
C2 verb /ɪmˈbɪtər/

embitter

使愤怒
Meaning
To make someone resentful or angry; to cause bitterness.
Example
The unfair treatment embittered the employees.
不公平的待遇使员工感到愤怒。