C1 noun /ˈrep.lɪ.kə/

Replica

复制品

Meaning

an exact copy or model of something, especially one on a smaller scale

Example

The museum displayed a perfect replica of the ancient statue.

博物馆展示了古代雕像的完美复制品。

C2 adjective /rɪˈzɪstləs/

resistless

无法抗拒

Meaning

Impossible to resist; having an overpowering effect.

Example

She felt a resistless urge to laugh at the joke.

她感到无法抗拒的冲动，忍不住笑出声。

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。

C2 noun /ˈræŋ.kər/

rancor

怨恨

Meaning

A feeling of deep and bitter anger or resentment.

Example

There was a rancor between the two rivals that never faded.

这两位对手之间有一种怨恨，永远没有消失。

B2 noun /ˈraɪfəl/

Rifle

步枪

Meaning

a gun with a long barrel that is fired from the shoulder

Example

The soldier carried a rifle during the mission.

士兵在任务中携带着步枪。

C1 verb /rɪˈbʌf/

rebuff

拒绝

Meaning

to reject or refuse in a sharp or abrupt way

Example

She rebuffed his invitation to dinner.

她拒绝了他的晚餐邀请。

B1 noun /reɪ/

ray

光线

Meaning

a narrow beam of light, heat, or radiation

Example

A ray of sunlight broke through the clouds.

一束阳光穿透了云层。

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 noun /rɪˈpɑːzɪtɔːri/

repository

仓库

Meaning

a place where things are stored or kept for safekeeping

Example

The library serves as a repository of knowledge.

图书馆作为知识的仓库。

C1 adjective /ˈruːfəl/

rueful

遗憾的

Meaning

Expressing sorrow, regret, or pity.

Example

He gave a rueful smile after losing the match.

他在输掉比赛后露出了遗憾的笑容。

A1 noun ˈræbɪt

rabbit

兔子

Meaning

A small mammal with long ears, long hind legs, and a short tail

Example

The rabbit ran quickly into the forest.

兔子快速地跑进了森林。

C1 verb /rɪˈtɑːrd/

retard

延迟 / 放慢

Meaning

to delay or slow down the progress of something

Example

Lack of funds may retard the development of the project.

资金不足可能会延缓项目的发展。

C1 adjective /ˈrɛzənənt/

resonant

共鸣的

Meaning

Deep, clear, and continuing to sound or echo.

Example

The resonant voice of the speaker filled the hall.

演讲者那共鸣的声音充满了大厅。

C1 noun /rɪˈzʌmp.ʃən/

Resumption

恢复

Meaning

the action of beginning something again after a pause or interruption

Example

The resumption of classes will be announced next week.

下周将宣布课程的恢复。

B2 noun ˌreɪ.di.oʊ.ækˈtɪv.ə.ti

radioactivity

放射性

Meaning

The emission of ionizing radiation or particles caused by the spontaneous disintegration of atomic nuclei.

Example

Radioactivity is used in medical treatments like cancer therapy.

放射性在包括癌症治疗在内的医疗治疗中被用于治疗。

C1 noun /riːk/

Reek

有臭味; 给人强烈的不愉快或不想要的印象

Meaning

to have a very unpleasant smell; to give a strong impression of something unpleasant or undesirable

Example

The garbage can reeks of rotten food.

垃圾桶有腐烂食物的臭味。

B2 noun, verb /rɪər/

rear

后面 / 抚养

Meaning

the back part of something; to bring up or raise children or animals

Example

The mother cat reared her kittens in a quiet corner.

母猫在安静的角落里抚养她的猫仔。

B2 noun /reɪdʒ/

rage

愤怒

Meaning

intense anger or fury

Example

She shouted in a fit of rage after hearing the news.

她听到消息后在愤怒中大喊。

A1 noun /ruːm/

room

房间

Meaning

A space within a building enclosed by walls, floor, and ceiling

Example

She decorated her room with bright colors.

她用明亮的颜色装饰了她的房间。

B2 verb /reɪl/

rail

抗议

Meaning

to complain or protest strongly about something

Example

He railed against the unfair decision.

他抗议不公平的决定。

C2 noun /rɪˈfrækʃən/

refraction

折射

Meaning

The bending of light, sound, or other waves when they pass from one medium to another of different density.

Example

The refraction of light in water makes objects appear bent.

水中的光折射使物体看起来弯曲。

C1 noun rɪˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃən

regeneration

再生

Meaning

Renewal, growth and development of cells, tissues or energy

Example

Proper rest allows muscle regeneration after exercise.

适当的休息有助于运动后的肌肉再生。

C1 noun /rəˈpɪdəti/

rapidity

迅速

Meaning

The quality of moving or happening quickly; swiftness or speed.

Example

The rapidity of technological change is astonishing.

技术变化的速度令人震惊。

A2 verb /reɪz/

raise

举起 / 提高

Meaning

To lift or move something to a higher position; to increase; to bring up.

Example

She raised her hand to ask a question.

她举起手来提问。

B2 noun rɪˈzɪl.i.əns

resilience

韧性

Meaning

The ability to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.

Example

Testing the resilience of wood is crucial.

测试木材的韧性是至关重要的。

C2 adjective /ˈrɛkənˌdaɪt/ or /ˈrɛkəndaɪt/

recondite

鲜为人知或难以理解的

Meaning

Little known or difficult to understand.

Example

The professor’s lecture was full of recondite theories.

教授的讲座充满了深奥的理论。

B2 noun /ˈreɪsɪzəm/

racism

种族主义

Meaning

the belief that some races are superior to others, leading to unfair treatment or prejudice

Example

The organization works to eliminate racism in all forms.

该组织致力于消除所有形式的种族主义。

C1 noun /ˌrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

Ratification

批准

Meaning

the action of signing or giving formal consent to a treaty, contract, or agreement

Example

The treaty required ratification by both countries' parliaments.

该条约要求两国议会的批准。

C1 verb /rɪˈsɪprəˌkeɪt/

reciprocate

回应

Meaning

To respond to an action or gesture by making a corresponding one.

Example

She smiled at him, and he reciprocated with a warm hug.

她对他微笑，他以温暖的拥抱回应。

C1 noun/verb /ˈrɛprɪˌmænd/

reprimand

Meaning

A formal expression of disapproval; to scold or criticize someone officially.

Example

The teacher reprimanded the student for being late.

C1 adjective /rɪˈpliːt/

replete

充满

Meaning

Filled or well-supplied with something; abundantly full.

Example

The book is replete with fascinating historical details.

这本书充满了迷人的历史细节。

A2 noun /ˈriː.zənz/

reasons

原因

Meaning

Causes, explanations, or justifications for an action or event.

Example

Reasons for pollution need addressing urgently.

污染的原因需要紧急处理。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈræspi/

raspy

沙哑

Meaning

having a harsh, rough, or grating sound

Example

His raspy voice revealed years of smoking.

他的沙哑声音揭示了多年的吸烟。

B1 noun raɪts

rights

权利

Meaning

A moral or legal entitlement to have or obtain something or to act in a certain way.

Example

The rights of people were prioritized.

人们的权利被优先考虑。

C1 noun /rɪˌdʒuːvəˈneɪʃən/

rejuvenation

焕新

Meaning

The process of restoring something to a former better state, especially referring to renewing soil fertility or revitalizing agricultural land through various restoration practices.

Example

Rejuvenation of soil is necessary for sustainable agriculture.

土壤的焕新对于可持续农业至关重要。

C2 verb /rɪˈkjʊə/

recure

再次治疗

Meaning

to cure again; to remedy a second time

Example

The doctor had to recure the wound after it reopened.

医生必须重新治疗伤口，因为它又重新打开了。

B1 noun /ˌrek.ə.menˈdeɪ.ʃən/

Recommendation

radio

收音机

Meaning

Relating to radio waves or broadcasting.

Example

FAST is the largest radio telescope in the world.

FAST是世界上最大的射电望远镜。

C1 noun /rɪˈdʌn.dəns/

Redundance

冗余

Meaning

the state of being not or no longer needed or useful; superfluous repetition of information

Example

The document contained redundance that made it unnecessarily long.

该文档包含冗余内容，使其变得不必要地长。

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。

C1 noun /rɪˈkluːs/

recluse

隐士

Meaning

A person who lives alone and avoids other people; someone who lives a solitary life.

Example

The old man lived as a recluse in the mountains.

那位老人住在山中，过着隐士般的生活。

C1 verb /rɪˈpjuː.di.eɪt/

repudiate

拒绝

Meaning

to refuse to accept, recognize, or support something

Example

He repudiated the claim that he was involved in the scandal.

他拒绝了他参与丑闻的说法。

C1 adjective /ˈrævənəs/

ravenous

饥饿

Meaning

Extremely hungry; famished.

Example

After the long hike, she was ravenous and ate quickly.

长时间的徒步旅行后，她饿极了，吃得很快。

B2 verb /rɪˈfaɪn/

refine

改进

Meaning

to improve by making small changes; to purify

Example

The chef refines the recipe to perfection.

厨师将食谱完善到完美。

C1 noun /ˈræmpɑːrt/

rampart

城墙

Meaning

a defensive wall of a castle or fort

Example

The soldiers stood on the rampart, watching the enemy approach.

士兵们站在城墙上，观察着敌人的接近。

C1 verb /rɪˈkɔɪl/

recoil

后退

Meaning

To suddenly spring back in fear, horror, or from force such as a gun's kickback.

Example

She recoiled at the sight of the snake.

她看到蛇时吓得后退。

C1 noun /ˈrem.nənt/

Remnant

残余

Meaning

a small remaining quantity of something; a piece of cloth left over after the main piece has been used

Example

Only a remnant of the ancient wall remains.

古老的墙只剩下残余。

B2 noun /rɪˈmaɪndər/

reminder

提醒

Meaning

something that helps you remember a fact, event, or action that you need to do or recall

Example

He set a reminder to call his mother on her birthday.

他设置了一个提醒，提醒自己在母亲的生日打电话给她。

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。

C1 verb /ˈrʌm.ɪdʒ/

rummage

杂乱地翻找

Meaning

to search through something in a disorderly way

Example

He rummaged through the drawer for his keys.

他在抽屉里翻找钥匙。

C1 adjective /ˈrɛvərənt/

reverent

虔诚的

Meaning

Showing deep and solemn respect.

Example

They listened to the speech in a reverent silence.

他们在虔诚的沉默中听取了演讲。

B2 adjective ˈræd.ɪ.kəl

radical

能够带来根本性变化，反对传统的信仰或系统

Meaning

Capable of bringing fundamental changes opposite to conventional beliefs or systems.

Example

The leader proposed radical economic reforms.

领导人提议进行激进的经济改革。

C1 adjective /rɪˈsɛptɪv/

receptive

善于接受

Meaning

Willing to listen to or accept new ideas, suggestions, or experiences.

Example

She was receptive to feedback from her colleagues.

她对同事们的反馈持开放态度。

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。

C2 verb /ˈrævɪʃ/

ravish

迷住

Meaning

To fill with intense delight; to captivate or enchant.

Example

The beauty of the sunset ravished the travelers.

日落的美丽让旅行者陶醉。

B1 noun /rɪˈliːf/

Relief

宽慰; 安慰; 援助

Meaning

a feeling of comfort after worry or distress; assistance given to those in need

Example

She felt great relief when the exam was over.

她在考试结束时感到极大的宽慰。

C2 adjective /rɪˈkʌmbənt/

recumbent

躺着

Meaning

lying down or in a resting position

Example

He was found recumbent on the sofa after a long day.

他在长时间的一天后被发现躺在沙发上。

B1 noun rɪˈzɪs.təns

resistance

抵抗

Meaning

The refusal to accept or comply with something; the attempt to prevent something by action or argument.

Example

The resistance fought bravely against colonial forces.

抵抗力量勇敢地与殖民势力作斗争。

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。

B1 noun /rɪˈkwaɪə(r)mənt/

requirement

要求

Meaning

something that is necessary or demanded

Example

The job has specific educational requirements.

这项工作有特定的教育要求。

C1 noun /ˌriː.pəˈkʌʃ.ən/

repercussion

后果

Meaning

An unintended consequence occurring some time after an event or action.

Example

The economic crisis had severe repercussions on global trade.

经济危机对全球贸易产生了严重的后果。

B2 adjective /rɪˈfaɪnd/

Refined

精致的; 纯净的

Meaning

elegant and cultured in appearance, manner, or taste; purified

Example

She has very refined taste in art and music.

她对艺术和音乐有非常精致的品味。

B2 adverb /ˈræp.ɪd.li/

Rapidly

快速地; 迅速

Meaning

at a fast speed; quickly

Example

The company is rapidly expanding into new markets.

公司正在迅速拓展新市场。

C2 adjective /ˈræfɪʃ/

raffish

不拘一格且稍微不太体面但又很有吸引力

Meaning

unconventional and slightly disreputable but attractive

Example

He had a raffish charm that made him popular in the city.

他有一种迷人的雷菲什魅力，使他在城市里非常受欢迎。

B1 verb rɪˈdjuːst

reduced

减少

Meaning

Make smaller or less in amount, degree, or size.

Example

Singapore has reduced plastic usage significantly.

新加坡大幅减少了塑料的使用。

C1 adjective /ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃənl̩/

representational

表现性

Meaning

Relating to or depicting something in a realistic or symbolic way.

Example

The artist preferred a representational style of painting.

艺术家更喜欢表现主义的绘画风格。

C1 noun /ˈrʌp.tʃər/

Rupture

破裂; 关系的断裂

Meaning

breaking or bursting apart; breakdown of relations

Example

The rupture in the pipeline caused a massive oil spill.

管道中的断裂造成了大规模的石油泄漏。

C1 verb /ˌrekəˈlekt/

recollect

回忆

Meaning

to remember something; to recall from memory

Example

I can't recollect where I put my keys.

我记不起来我把钥匙放在哪里了。

B2 adjective /rɪˈflektɪv/

Reflective

反射的; 沉思的; 能反射光或图像

Meaning

thoughtful; contemplative; able to reflect light or images

Example

After the meeting, he was in a reflective mood.

会议后，他处于沉思的状态。

B2 noun /ˈrɛlɪvəns/

relevance

remove

移除

Meaning

to take something away; to eliminate or delete

Example

Please remove your shoes before entering the house.

请在进入房屋之前脱下鞋子。

B2 adverb /rɪˈɡɑrdləs/

regardless

不管

Meaning

without paying attention to the current situation or condition

Example

She will go to the party regardless of the weather.

她将去派对，不管天气如何。

C1 noun /ˌriːhəˌbɪlɪˈteɪʃən/

rehabilitation

幸福

Meaning

the process of restoring someone or something to health or normal life through training or therapy

Example

After the accident, he went through months of rehabilitation to walk again.

她无法掩饰自己获得奖项时的喜悦。

C1 verb /rɪˈnɛɡ/

renege

违约

Meaning

to go back on a promise, agreement, or commitment

Example

The company reneged on its promise to increase wages.

公司违背了他们提高工资的承诺。

C1 verb /rɪˈdʒɛnəreɪt/

regenerate

再生

Meaning

to grow or produce again; to renew or restore

Example

The lizard can regenerate its lost tail.

蜥蜴可以再生它失去的尾巴。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈrɛtɪsənt/

reticent

沉默寡言

Meaning

not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily; reserved

Example

She was reticent about her personal life.

她对自己的个人生活保持沉默。

C1 noun /ˈrɛspɪt/

respite

喘息

Meaning

A short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant.

Example

The weekend provided a welcome respite from work.

周末提供了工作上的一个受欢迎的休息。

B2 verb /ˌriːˈbɪld/

rebuild

重建

Meaning

to build something again after it has been damaged or destroyed

Example

The villagers worked together to rebuild the bridge after the flood.

村民们一起努力，在洪水后重建了桥梁。

B2 noun /rʌʃ/

Rush

匆忙; 急促

Meaning

a sudden quick movement toward something; a period of great activity or demand; hurry

Example

There was a rush to buy tickets for the concert.

为购买音乐会门票而匆忙。

C2 verb /rɛtʃ/

retch

幸福

Meaning

to make the sound and movement of vomiting without bringing anything up

Example

The smell of spoiled food made him retch violently.

腐烂的食物气味使他剧烈地呕吐。

B2 noun /ˈraɪvəl/

Rival

竞争对手; 对手;

Meaning

a person or thing competing with another for the same objective or for superiority in the same field

Example

The two companies have been business rivals for decades.

这两家公司已经是商业竞争对手几十年了。

C1 noun /rɪˈdʒɪdəti/

Rigidity

刚性

Meaning

inability to bend or be forced out of shape; unwillingness to change or compromise

Example

The rigidity of the old system prevented any innovation.

旧系统的刚性阻止了任何创新。

B1 verb /ˈreskjuː/

rescue

救援

Meaning

to save someone or something from danger or harm

Example

The firefighters rescued the cat from the tree.

消防员从树上救出了猫。

B2 verb /rɪˈvoʊlt/

revolt

反抗

Meaning

to rebel against authority; to feel disgust

Example

The people revolted against the corrupt government.

人民反抗腐败的政府。

C1 noun /rɪˌsɛptɪˈvɪti/

receptivity

接受能力

Meaning

The ability or willingness to receive something, especially signals or stimuli.

Example

Her receptivity to new ideas helped improve the project.

她对新思想的接受能力帮助改善了项目。

C2 verb /ˈræm.ɪ.faɪ/

ramify

分支

Meaning

to spread or branch out into divisions or subdivisions.

Example

The river ramifies into several smaller streams.

河流分支成多个较小的溪流。

C1 adjective /rɪˈstreɪnd/

restrained

克制的

Meaning

characterized by reserve or self-control; held back

Example

Her restrained reaction surprised everyone.

她克制的反应让所有人都感到惊讶。

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。

B1 adverb /ˈruːdli/

Rudely

无礼地

Meaning

in an impolite or discourteous manner

Example

He rudely interrupted the speaker during the presentation.

他在演讲期间无礼地打断了发言者。

C1 noun /ˈrəʊ.bɒt əˈsɪs.tɪd prəˈsiː.dʒərz/

robot-assisted procedures

机器人辅助程序

Meaning

Medical operations performed with the help of robotic systems to enhance precision and control.

Example

Robot-assisted procedures reduce human error.

机器人辅助程序减少了人为错误。

C1 noun /rɪˈpraɪ.zəl/

Reprisal

报复

Meaning

an act of retaliation; revenge taken for an injury or wrong

Example

The attack was carried out as a reprisal for the earlier bombing.

此次攻击是作为对早期爆炸事件的报复而进行的。

C1 noun /rɪˈmɪʃən/

remission

Meaning

A temporary or permanent decrease or disappearance of disease symptoms; forgiveness of sins or debts.

Example

The patient’s cancer is in remission after the treatment.

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。

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。

B2 noun /ˌrɛfəˈriː/

referee

裁判

Meaning

a person who oversees a game or match to ensure the rules are followed

Example

The referee stopped the game after a foul.

裁判在犯规后暂停了比赛。

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。

B2 noun /ˈroʊ.lɪŋ pɪn/

Rolling pin

擀面杖

Meaning

a cylindrical tool used for rolling out dough or pastry

Example

Roll the dough flat with a rolling pin.

用擀面杖把面团擀平。

C1 adjective /rɪˈpen.tənt/

Repentant

悔过的; 懊悔的; 后悔的

Meaning

feeling or expressing sincere regret and remorse; sorry for one's actions

Example

The repentant thief returned the stolen money.

悔过的窃贼归还了被盗的钱。

C1 noun /ˈrɛvərəns/

reverence

崇敬

Meaning

deep respect for someone or something

Example

The students showed reverence to their teacher.

学生们向他们的老师表达了崇敬。

C1 adjective /rɪˈpʌɡ.nənt/

Repugnant

令人反感的; 令人厌恶的; 令人不快的

Meaning

extremely distasteful; unacceptable; causing disgust or strong dislike

Example

The idea of lying to his parents was repugnant to him.

对父母撒谎的想法让他感到反感。

B2 noun/verb /rɪˈmɑːrk/

remark

Meaning

something that is said; a comment

Example

She made a remark about the weather.

她对天气做了一个评论。

B1 adverb /rɪˈpiː.tɪd.li/

Repeatedly

反复; 一遍又一遍

Meaning

again and again; many times over

Example

He repeatedly asked for help with his homework.

他反复请求帮助完成作业。

C1 noun /ˌrɛs.ɪˈprɒs.ɪ.ti/

reciprocity

为了共同利益与他人交换物品的做法

Meaning

The practice of exchanging things with others for mutual benefit.

Example

Business relationships thrive on reciprocity.

商业关系依赖于互惠。

B1 adjective, noun /ˈroʊmən/

roman

罗马的 / 古罗马公民

Meaning

relating to Rome or its people; a citizen of ancient Rome

Example

The Roman Empire influenced much of modern civilization.

罗马帝国影响了现代文明的许多方面。

C2 noun/adjective /rɪˈmɒnstrənt/

remonstrant

抗议者

Meaning

A person who makes a forceful protest (noun); protesting or objecting (adjective).

Example

He was a remonstrant voice in the assembly.

他是会议中的抗议声音。

C1 verb /ˌriːˈkæl.ɪ.breɪt/

recalibrate

重新校准, 重新调整

Meaning

To calibrate again or differently; to adjust or correct something based on new information or changed circumstances.

Example

The company had to recalibrate its strategies to adapt to the market.

公司必须重新校准其策略以适应市场。

A2 adverb /ˈrɛə(r)li/

rarely

很少

Meaning

not often, infrequently

Example

She rarely eats sweets because of her diet.

她因为饮食限制，很少吃糖果。

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。

A2 noun /reɪs/

race

比赛

Meaning

a competition of speed, or a group of people with similar characteristics

Example

The race was very exciting, with many competitors.

比赛非常激动人心，有许多参赛者。

B1 noun rɪˈdʌk.ʃən

reduction

减少

Meaning

The action or fact of making a specified thing smaller or less in amount, degree, or size.

Example

Greenhouse gas reduction is a primary global goal.

减少温室气体排放是一个主要的全球目标。

C2 adjective /rɪˈfræɡəbəl/

refragable

可反驳的

Meaning

Capable of being refuted or disproved.

Example

His argument was weak and easily refragable.

他的论点薄弱，容易被驳倒。

A2 adjective /ˈreɪ.ni/

Rainy

多雨的

Meaning

characterized by rain; wet from rain; having much rain

Example

It was a rainy day, so we stayed indoors.

这是一个多雨的日子，所以我们待在室内。

A2 verb /roʊl/

roll

滚动

Meaning

to move by turning over and over on an axis

Example

She rolled the ball down the hill.

她把球滚下了山坡。

C1 verb /rɪˈfjuːt/

refute

驳斥

Meaning

To prove a statement, argument, or theory to be false or invalid.

Example

The lawyer refuted the witness's testimony with solid evidence.

律师用确凿的证据驳斥了证人的证词。

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 verb /rɪˈvɜːrbəreɪt/

reverberate

回响

Meaning

To echo repeatedly or have continuing effects.

Example

The sound of the explosion reverberated through the valley.

爆炸声在山谷中回响。

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。

B2 noun /ˈruːmər/

rumor

谣言

Meaning

a currently circulating story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth.

Example

There’s a rumor that the company will merge next year.

有传闻说公司明年将合并。

B1 verb /rʌb/

rub

摩擦

Meaning

to press and move something firmly against a surface; to apply pressure with movement

Example

She rubbed her hands together to keep them warm.

她搓手来保持温暖。