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C2 noun /rɪˈsɪʒən/

rescission

取消
Meaning
the cancellation or annulment of a law, contract, or agreement
Example
The rescission of the contract left both parties disappointed.
合同的取消让双方都感到失望。
C2 adjective /fɪˈdjuːʃəl/

fiducial

信任的，作为参考标准的
Meaning
based on trust or confidence; serving as a standard of reference
Example
The fiducial point on the map ensures accurate measurements.
地图上的菲杜西亚尔点确保了精确的测量。
C2 verb /ˈmɒrəlaɪz/

moralize

道德化
Meaning
To comment on issues of right and wrong, often with an air of superiority.
Example
He tends to moralize about other people's choices.
他倾向于对别人做出的选择进行道德化评论。
C2 adjective /ˈfluːtɪd/

fluted

有沟槽的
Meaning
having grooves or ridges, often for decoration
Example
The vase had a beautiful fluted design around the rim.
花瓶的边缘有一个美丽的有沟槽的设计。
C2 noun /kəˌrɒbəˈreɪʃən/

corroboration

证实
Meaning
evidence that confirms or supports a statement, theory, or finding
Example
The documents provided strong corroboration of her claims.
文件提供了强有力的证据，支持她的主张。
C2 adjective /ˈlɪmbər/

limber

灵活和敏捷
Meaning
Flexible and agile in body or movement.
Example
Dancers need to stay limber to perform well.
舞者需要保持灵活才能表现好。
C2 adjective /ˈɡaɪlləs/

guileless

天真
Meaning
Innocent and without deceit
Example
Her guileless smile won everyone’s heart.
她天真的笑容赢得了所有人的心。
C2 adjective /ˈkʌsɪd/

cussed

倔强
Meaning
Annoyingly stubborn or difficult.
Example
He was too cussed to admit his mistake.
他太倔强，无法承认自己的错误。
C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈsɒljʊbl/

indissoluble

不可分割的
Meaning
Unable to be destroyed, broken, or dissolved.
Example
Marriage was once considered an indissoluble bond.
婚姻曾被视为不可分割的纽带。
C2 noun /nɪmf/

Nymph

水仙
Meaning
a mythological spirit of nature; a beautiful young woman in classical mythology
Example
The water nymph appeared by the moonlit lake.
水仙出现在月光下的湖边。
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 noun /ˈkæl.əm.ni/

Calumny

诽谤
Meaning
the making of false and defamatory statements about someone in order to damage their reputation
Example
The politician sued the newspaper for spreading calumny about his personal life.
这位政治家因报纸传播关于他个人生活的诽谤而起诉了报纸。
C2 noun /ˌbʌkəˈnɪər/

buccaneer

海盗
Meaning
a pirate, especially one active in the Caribbean during the 17th and 18th centuries
Example
The buccaneer sailed across the Caribbean in search of treasure.
这位海盗在加勒比海中航行，寻找宝藏。
C2 noun /ɪnˈkʌmbrəns/

encumbrance

负担 / 障碍
Meaning
a burden or obstacle that makes progress or movement difficult
Example
Debt can become a serious encumbrance in life.
债务可能成为生活中的严重负担。
C2 adjective /ˈkreɪvən/

craven

懦夫
Meaning
cowardly; lacking courage
Example
He was too craven to stand up for his beliefs.
他太懦弱，无法捍卫自己的信念。
C2 noun /ˈɔːriˌoʊl/

aureole

光环
Meaning
A halo or radiance surrounding the head or body, often in religious art.
Example
The painting showed the saint with an aureole around his head.
这幅画展示了圣人头上方的光环。
C2 adjective /ˌrɒŋˈhɛd.ɪd/

wrongheaded

错误的思想
Meaning
Having or showing bad judgment or stubbornly holding to wrong ideas.
Example
The policy was considered wrongheaded and harmful.
这项政策被认为是错误的思想并且有害。
C2 noun /səˈɡæs.ə.t̬i/

sagacity

深厚的智慧
Meaning
The quality of being sagacious; having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment.
Example
His sagacity made him a great leader.
他的萨加西蒂使他成为伟大的领导者。
C2 adjective /ˌsuːprəˈmʌndeɪn/

supramundane

超世俗
Meaning
beyond the physical or ordinary world; transcendent
Example
The monk spoke of supramundane peace beyond material life.
和尚讲述了超越物质生活的超世俗的平静。
C2 adjective /kəmˈprɛsəbl̩/

compressible

可压缩的
Meaning
Capable of being compressed or reduced in volume.
Example
Air is a compressible substance, unlike water.
空气是一种可压缩的物质，不像水。
C2 noun /spjuːm/

spume

泡沫
Meaning
Froth or foam, especially found on waves or liquids.
Example
The waves crashed against the rocks, leaving spume in the air.
波浪撞击岩石，空气中留下泡沫。
C2 noun /ˈfɔːrˌseɪl/

foresail

前帆
Meaning
The principal sail set on the foremast of a sailing vessel.
Example
The crew adjusted the foresail to catch the wind.
船员调整了前帆来迎接风。
C2 noun /ɪnˈdɛntʃər/

indenture

Meaning
A formal legal agreement, contract, or document, often relating to work or service.
Example
In the 18th century, many workers came under indenture to work overseas.
C2 noun /əbˈstɛtrɪks/

obstetrics

产科
Meaning
The branch of medicine dealing with childbirth and care of women giving birth.
Example
She is studying obstetrics to become a specialist in childbirth.
她正在学习产科，想成为一名分娩专家。
C2 adjective /ˈfiːkənd/

fecund

肥沃的, 高产的
Meaning
producing or capable of producing an abundance of offspring or new growth; fertile
Example
The fecund soil produced a bountiful harvest this year.
肥沃的土壤今年收获了丰盛的农作物。
C2 noun /ɡruːəl/

Gruel

粥
Meaning
a thin liquid food of oatmeal or another meal boiled in milk or water
Example
The sick patient could only eat gruel.
生病的病人只能吃粥。
C2 noun /ˈɛksplɪkeɪtər/

explicator

阐释者
Meaning
a person who explains or interprets something in detail
Example
The critic served as an explicator of the poet’s complex works.
评论家担任了诗人复杂作品的阐释者。
C2 verb /læmˈbæst/

lambast

严厉批评
Meaning
To criticize harshly or to beat severely.
Example
The coach lambasted the team for their poor performance.
教练因团队表现差而严厉批评了他们。
C2 adjective /ˌrɛpərˈtɔːriəl/

repertorial

报道的
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a repertoire, especially in journalism or performance contexts.
Example
The journalist's repertorial style captured every detail of the unfolding story.
记者的报道风格捕捉了展开故事的每个细节。
C2 adjective /dʒərˈmeɪn/

germane

相关的
Meaning
Relevant and appropriate to the subject being considered.
Example
Her comments were not germane to the discussion.
她的评论与讨论无关。
C2 verb /pɜːrl/

purl

发出低语声地流动
Meaning
To knit with a purl stitch; to flow with a murmuring sound (as a stream).
Example
The brook purled softly through the meadow.
小溪轻轻地流过草地。
C2 adjective /ˈflaɪti/

flighty

不稳定
Meaning
unstable, impulsive, or easily distracted; lacking seriousness or stability
Example
She’s too flighty to stick with one job for long.
她太不稳定了，无法在一份工作上呆太长时间。
C2 adjective /ɪˈfɛktʃuəl/

effectual

有效的
Meaning
producing a desired or intended effect, often used in formal contexts
Example
Her effectual efforts brought peace to the community.
她的有效努力为社区带来了和平。
C2 noun /ˈæntiruːm/

anteroom

前厅
Meaning
A small room leading to a main one, often used as a waiting area.
Example
The guests waited in the anteroom before being called inside.
客人在被叫进去之前在前厅等待。
C2 verb /əˈbrɪdʒ/

abridge

缩短
Meaning
to shorten a text without losing its meaning
Example
The editor decided to abridge the long novel for young readers.
编辑决定为年轻读者缩短这本长小说。
C2 noun /ˈaɪsinəs/

iciness

冰冷
Meaning
The state of being cold in manner or temperature.
Example
There was a distinct iciness in his voice.
他的声音中有一种明显的冰冷感。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈseɪʃiət/

insatiate

无法满足
Meaning
impossible to satisfy; always wanting more
Example
He had an insatiate desire for power.
他有一个无法满足的权力愿望。
C2 noun /ˈdeɪ.ɪs/

Dais

讲台
Meaning
a raised platform, typically at one end of a room or hall, for speakers or honored guests
Example
The principal stood on the dais to address the entire school assembly.
校长站在讲台上，向全体学校大会发表演讲。
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 /vɛnˈdɪʃən/

vendition

销售
Meaning
The act of selling; sale.
Example
The auction was a formal vendition of the estate's assets.
拍卖是财产资产的正式销售。
C2 adjective /dɪsˈdʒʌŋktɪv/

disjunctive

选择性
Meaning
Serving to separate or divide; expressing a choice between alternatives.
Example
In grammar, 'or' is a disjunctive conjunction.
在语法中，'或' 是一个选择性连词。
C2 verb /ˈɛnərˌveɪt/

enervate

使虚弱
Meaning
To weaken or drain someone of strength or vitality.
Example
The long hours of work enervated him.
长期的工作使他感到虚弱。
C2 noun /ˈlaɪər/

lier

说谎者
Meaning
a person who tells lies; an alternative spelling of liar
Example
No one trusted him because he was known as a habitual lier.
因为他是个惯常的说谎者，所以没人信任他。
C2 adjective /əˈpɜːrtənənt/

appurtenant

附属
Meaning
Belonging to or associated with something, often used in legal/property contexts.
Example
The right of way is appurtenant to the landowner’s property.
通行权属于土地所有者的财产。
C2 noun /ˈnes.lɪŋ/

Nestling

雏鸟
Meaning
a young bird that has not yet left its nest
Example
The mother bird fed the hungry nestling with worms.
母鸟用虫子喂饥饿的小鸟。
C2 noun /dɪˈprævɪti/

depravity

堕落
Meaning
moral corruption; wickedness
Example
The film portrays the moral depravity of a corrupt society.
这部电影描绘了腐化社会的道德堕落。
C2 noun /kɔːrˈteɪʒ/

cortege

葬礼队伍
Meaning
a solemn procession, especially for a funeral
Example
A cortege of mourners followed the hearse to the cemetery.
一队哀悼的人跟随灵车到墓地。
C2 noun /ˈprɪvɪti/

privity

私密关系, 合同关系
Meaning
A close, private, or special relationship; in law, the direct connection between parties to a contract.
Example
There was no privity of contract between the supplier and the customer.
供应商和客户之间没有合同关系。
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 /naɪt kwiːn/

Night queen

夜来香
Meaning
a fragrant white flower that blooms at night and releases strong sweet scent
Example
The night queen flowers filled the garden with their sweet fragrance.
夜来香花让花园充满了甜美的香气。
C2 noun /ɔːˈreɪʃən/

oration

演讲
Meaning
A formal speech, especially one given on a ceremonial occasion
Example
The president delivered an inspiring oration.
总统发表了鼓舞人心的演讲。
C2 verb /ˈsnɪvəl/

snivel

以软弱或令人讨厌的方式哭泣或抱怨
Meaning
to cry or complain in a weak or annoying way
Example
He began to snivel when he didn’t get his way.
当他没得到他想要的东西时，他开始哭泣。
C2 verb /ɛnˈfrænˌtʃaɪz/

enfranchise

幸福
Meaning
To grant the right to vote or other rights of citizenship.
Example
The new law enfranchised thousands of people.
当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
C2 noun /ˌpænəˈdʒɪrɪk/

panegyric

赞美诗, 颂辞
Meaning
a formal speech or piece of writing in praise of someone or something
Example
The author wrote a panegyric on the bravery of the soldiers.
作者写了一篇关于士兵英勇的潘尼吉里克。
C2 adjective /ˈtræktəbəl/

tractable

容易控制或影响
Meaning
easy to control or influence
Example
The child was surprisingly tractable during the long journey.
那个孩子在漫长的旅程中出奇的容易控制。
C2 adjective /ˈæʒər/

azure

蔚蓝
Meaning
A bright blue color like that of a clear sky.
Example
The clear sky was painted in a deep shade of azure.
清澈的天空被涂成了深深的蔚蓝色。
C2 adverb /ˌðeərˈwɪð/

Therewith

与此一起;
Meaning
together with that; in addition to that
Example
He handed me the contract and the pen therewith.
他把合同和笔与此一起交给了我。
C2 noun /sɒl/

sol

索尔（音乐音阶的第五个音符）
Meaning
The fifth note of the sol-fa musical scale (do, re, mi, fa, sol, la, ti); also the Latin word for sun
Example
The choir practiced singing the note sol during rehearsal.
合唱团在排练时练习唱索尔音符。
C2 adjective /ˈhɛtərəˌdɒks/

heterodox

异端
Meaning
not conforming with accepted or orthodox standards or beliefs
Example
The professor was known for his heterodox views on religion.
教授以其在宗教问题上的异端观点而闻名。
C2 adjective /ˌaɪdəˈlɑːtrɪəs/

idolatrious

偶像崇拜的
Meaning
Excessively devoted or reverent towards idols or false gods.
Example
The ancient tribe was known for its idolatrious practices.
这个古老的部落因其偶像崇拜的习惯而闻名。
C2 adjective /ˈnɒti/

knotty

复杂
Meaning
Complicated, difficult to solve or full of knots.
Example
He faced a knotty legal issue.
他面临一个复杂的法律问题。
C2 noun /ˈfɪlɪɡri/

filigree

精致的装饰工艺，通常由金或银制成
Meaning
delicate ornamental work of fine wire, usually of gold or silver
Example
The necklace was decorated with intricate gold filigree.
项链上装饰着精致的金质镶嵌工艺。
C2 adjective /ˈdʌlsɪt/

dulcet

甜美
Meaning
sweet and soothing (often used ironically)
Example
She was enchanted by his dulcet voice.
她被他甜美的声音迷住了。
C2 verb /ˈstræɡəl/

straggle

不规则地移动
Meaning
To move or spread in an irregular, scattered, or untidy way.
Example
The children began to straggle behind on the long hike.
孩子们开始在漫长的徒步旅行中掉队。
C2 verb /ˌɪntərˈmɪt/

intermit

中断
Meaning
To suspend or stop for a time; to pause intermittently.
Example
The rain would intermit and then start again.
雨会暂停然后再开始。
C2 noun /dɪˈdʒɛkʃən/

dejection

沮丧
Meaning
a state of sadness, depression, or low spirits
Example
She sat in a state of dejection after hearing the bad news.
她在听到坏消息后，处于一种沮丧的状态。
C2 verb /ɪkˈspɒstjʊleɪt/

expostulate

表示不同意见
Meaning
to express strong disapproval or disagreement
Example
She expostulated with her friend about the risky decision.
她对她朋友关于冒险决定的看法表达了不同意见。
C2 noun /ˈbɪɡ.ə.mi/

bigamy

重婚
Meaning
The act of marrying one person while still legally married to another.
Example
He was charged with bigamy after his second marriage was discovered.
在他第二次婚姻被发现后，他因重婚被指控。
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 /ˈfræŋkɪnsɛns/

frankincense

乳香
Meaning
An aromatic gum resin used in incense and perfumes, often in religious ceremonies.
Example
The temple was filled with the sweet smell of burning frankincense.
寺庙里充满了燃烧乳香的甜美气味。
C2 noun /ˈbʌt.ə.flaɪ piː/

Butterfly Pea

蝴蝶豆
Meaning
a blue flowering plant with butterfly-shaped flowers, used to make herbal tea
Example
Butterfly pea flowers turn tea into a beautiful blue color.
蝴蝶豆花将茶水染成美丽的蓝色。
C2 verb /ɪnˈskɒns/

ensconce

安顿, 隐藏
Meaning
to settle comfortably or securely in a place; to hide or shelter firmly
Example
She ensconced herself in a cozy armchair by the fireplace.
她坐在壁炉旁的一张舒适椅子上。
C2 verb /ˈtrʌŋkeɪt/

truncate

截断
Meaning
to shorten something by cutting off the top or the end
Example
The article was truncated to fit the limited space.
这篇文章被截断以适应有限的空间。
C2 noun /dɪˈsɛnʃən/

dissension

分歧
Meaning
Strong disagreement or difference of opinion, especially leading to discord within a group.
Example
The meeting ended in dissension among the committee members.
会议在委员会成员之间的分歧中结束。
C2 noun /fɔːrˈbɛrəns/

forbearance

宽容
Meaning
Patient self-control; restraint and tolerance, especially in difficult situations.
Example
She showed remarkable forbearance during the heated argument.
她在激烈的争论中表现出了非凡的宽容。
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 /luːn/

lune

新月
Meaning
A crescent-shaped figure formed by two intersecting arcs; also means 'moon' in French.
Example
The mathematician studied the properties of the lune.
数学家研究了新月的特性。
C2 verb /bɪˈliːɡər/

beleaguer

围困, 烦扰
Meaning
to cause difficulties, troubles, or harassment; to surround with military forces
Example
The company was beleaguered by constant complaints from its customers.
该公司因客户不断的投诉而被围困。
C2 noun /kəmˈpleɪsəns/

complaisance

讨好
Meaning
willingness to please others; courteous compliance
Example
Her complaisance made her popular among her colleagues.
她的讨好让她在同事中变得很受欢迎。
C2 noun /ˈɡraɪndstoʊn/

grindstone

磨刀石
Meaning
a thick disc of stone used for grinding, sharpening, or polishing tools
Example
The blacksmith sharpened his blade on the grindstone.
铁匠在磨刀石上磨快了他的刀片。
C2 adjective /ˈɑːbdjʊrət/

obdurate

固执
Meaning
Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action.
Example
He remained obdurate despite everyone's pleas.
尽管大家的恳求，他依然固执。
C2 noun /dɪˈsɪstəns/

desistance

放弃
Meaning
The act of stopping or ceasing from some action or behavior.
Example
The court urged his desistance from further unlawful activities.
法庭敦促他停止进一步的非法活动。
C2 noun /ˈdʌlərd/

dullard

傻瓜
Meaning
a slow or stupid person
Example
He was considered a dullard by his classmates.
他被同学们视为傻瓜。
C2 noun /kwaɪˈiːtəs/

Quietus

死亡或导致死亡的事物；最终解决
Meaning
death or something that causes death; a final settlement
Example
The hero received his quietus from the villain's sword.
英雄从反派的剑下获得了他的安息。
C2 verb /ˈkʌzən/

cozen

欺骗，诈骗
Meaning
to deceive, cheat, or trick someone
Example
He cozened the old man out of his money.
他欺骗了老人并夺走了他的錢。
C2 noun /ˈmæŋɡoʊ fɪʃ/

Mango fish

金目鲈
Meaning
A popular white fish also known as barramundi or Asian sea bass
Example
Mango fish is prized for its delicate flavor and tender texture.
金目鲈因其细腻的味道和嫩滑的质地而受到青睐。
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 noun /ˌɪnˌkeɪpəˈbɪləti/

incapability

无能力
Meaning
lack of ability or power to do something; inability or incompetence
Example
His incapability to manage the team led to serious problems.
他管理团队的无能力导致了严重的问题。
C2 noun /ˌrækənˈtɜːr/

Raconteur

幸福
Meaning
a person who tells anecdotes in a skillful and amusing way
Example
The old man was a gifted raconteur who entertained everyone with his stories.
当她获得奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
C2 noun /ˌkɒnsaɪˈniː/

consignee

收货人
Meaning
the person or company to whom goods are delivered
Example
The consignee received the shipment on time.
收货人按时收到了货物。
C2 noun /ˈmæl.əˌfæk.tər/

malefactor

恶棍
Meaning
A person who commits a crime or does evil.
Example
The malefactor was arrested for the robbery.
恶棍因抢劫被捕。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnsəˈprɛsəbl/

insuppressible

不可抑制的
Meaning
That cannot be suppressed or restrained.
Example
She had an insuppressible urge to laugh during the ceremony.
她在仪式上有一种不可抑制的笑意。
C2 noun /ˌsɪləbɪˈkeɪʃən/

syllabication

音节划分
Meaning
The division of words into syllables.
Example
Proper syllabication helps in correct pronunciation.
正确的音节划分有助于正确发音。
C2 noun /ɪˌdʒækjʊˈleɪʃən/

ejaculation

射精 / 突然的呼喊
Meaning
The action of suddenly saying something or the release of semen during sexual climax.
Example
His sudden ejaculation of joy surprised everyone in the room.
他突然的欢乐射精让房间里的每个人都感到惊讶。
C2 noun /hæˈʃiːʃ/

hashish

哈希什
Meaning
a drug made from the resin of the cannabis plant
Example
The police arrested him for possessing hashish.
警方因持有哈希什逮捕了他。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈlɛtəd/

unlettered

文盲
Meaning
lacking education or the ability to read and write; illiterate
Example
The unlettered villagers relied on oral traditions to preserve their history.
那些文盲村民依赖口头传统来保存他们的历史。
C2 noun /ˈrɛvəlri/

revelry

庆典
Meaning
Lively and noisy festivities, especially involving drinking and dancing.
Example
The sound of revelry could be heard throughout the night.
整晚都能听到庆典的声音。
C2 noun /ˈmɪlɪt/

millet

小米
Meaning
a small-seeded grass cultivated as a cereal crop
Example
Millet is often used as food in rural areas.
小米常常作为食物在农村地区使用。
C2 noun /ˌɪmpjuˈteɪʃən/

imputation

指控
Meaning
an accusation or attribution of blame
Example
The politician denied the imputation of corruption.
政治家否认了腐败的指控。
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 noun /ˈsɪŋ.krə.ni/

synchrony

同步性
Meaning
Coordination in time, harmony in action or movement.
Example
Their dance performance showed perfect synchrony.
他们的舞蹈表演展示了完美的同步性。
C2 verb /rɪˈsɪnd/

rescind

撤销
Meaning
to revoke, cancel, or repeal a law, order, or agreement
Example
The company decided to rescind the job offer.
公司决定撤销工作机会。
C2 noun /ʃɪˈfɒn/

chiffon

雪纺
Meaning
A lightweight, sheer fabric often used in dresses or scarves.
Example
She wore a beautiful chiffon dress at the party.
她在派对上穿了一件美丽的雪纺裙子。
C2 noun /əbˈsɪdiən/

obsidian

黑曜石 (黑色的玻璃状火山岩)
Meaning
A hard, dark, glasslike volcanic rock formed by rapid solidification of lava.
Example
The knife was made from sharp obsidian.
刀是由锋利的黑曜石制成的。
C2 adjective /dɪˈmɒtɪk/

demotic

与普通语言相关
Meaning
relating to ordinary people or everyday language
Example
The poet used demotic language to connect with common readers.
诗人使用与普通语言相关的语言与普通读者建立联系。
C2 noun /pəˈlæv.ər/

palaver

无意义的讨论 / 喧嚣
Meaning
prolonged and idle discussion; fuss or unnecessary talk
Example
After much palaver, they finally agreed on the plan.
经过长时间的无意义讨论后，他们最终同意了计划。
C2 verb /ʌnˈkloʊð/

unclothe

脱衣; 脱掉衣服
Meaning
to remove clothing from someone or something
Example
The nurse helped unclothe the patient for the examination.
护士帮助病人脱衣进行检查。
C2 verb /ˈæmbl/

amble

慢慢走
Meaning
To walk at a slow, relaxed pace.
Example
They amble through the park on Sunday mornings.
他们在星期天早上悠闲地走过公园。
C2 noun /ˈseɪ.ɡoʊ/

Sago

萨戈
Meaning
starchy foodstuff obtained from the pith of various tropical palm stems
Example
She prepared sago pudding for dessert.
她为甜点准备了萨戈布丁。
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。
C2 verb /dɪˈpreɪv/

deprave

堕落
Meaning
to corrupt morally; to make someone immoral or wicked
Example
The novel was criticized for attempting to deprave the minds of young readers.
这本小说因为试图堕落年轻读者的思想而受到批评。
C2 noun /ˈɪnsələns/

insolence

厚颜无耻
Meaning
rude or disrespectful behavior
Example
The teacher was shocked by the student's insolence.
老师对学生的厚颜无耻感到震惊。
C2 noun /ˈɪkθiəˌsɔːrz/

ichthyosaurs

鱼龙（已灭绝的海洋爬行动物）
Meaning
Extinct marine reptiles that resembled fish and dolphins, dominant during the Mesozoic era.
Example
Ichthyosaurs were swift predators of the ancient seas.
鱼龙是古代海洋的迅猛掠食者。
C2 adjective /ˌhæfˈhɑːr.tɪd/

halfhearted

半心半意
Meaning
lacking enthusiasm or determination; unenthusiastic
Example
His halfhearted attempt to study did not bring good results.
他半心半意的学习尝试没有带来好结果。
C2 adjective /fjuːˈɡeɪʃəs/

fugacious

短暂的
Meaning
Lasting only a short time; fleeting or ephemeral.
Example
Youth is beautiful but fugacious.
青春是美丽的，但它是短暂的。
C2 noun /ˈʃæd.ək/

Shaddock

柚子
Meaning
a large citrus fruit similar to grapefruit; pomelo
Example
The shaddock is the largest citrus fruit in the world.
沙多克是世界上最大的柑橘类水果。
C2 noun /kɒzˈmɒɡ.ə.ni/

cosmogony

宇宙起源学
Meaning
the study or theory of the origin of the universe
Example
The book provides an overview of different cosmogonies throughout history.
这本书提供了关于历史上不同宇宙起源学的概述。
C2 noun /ˌvæs.ɪˈleɪ.ʃən/

Vacillation

摇摆不定
Meaning
the inability to decide between different opinions or actions; indecision
Example
His constant vacillation between career choices frustrated his parents.
他在职业选择之间的持续犹豫让他的父母感到沮丧。
C2 noun /ˈkælvɪnɪzəm/

calvinism

卡尔文主义
Meaning
A Protestant theological system based on John Calvin’s teachings, emphasizing predestination and the sovereignty of God.
Example
Calvinism played a major role in shaping Protestant theology.
加尔文主义在塑造新教神学中发挥了重要作用。
C2 verb /ˈprɒsəˌlaɪtaɪz/

proselytize

试图使某人改信
Meaning
To try to persuade someone to convert to a different belief or religion.
Example
They tried to proselytize the villagers with their new ideas.
他们试图用他们的新思想来传教村民。
C2 verb /bɪˈstraɪd/

bestride

跨越
Meaning
To sit or stand astride something; to dominate over.
Example
The statue bestrides the city square.
这座雕像横跨城市广场。