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。

B1 noun /ˈpaɪ.lət/

Pilot

飞行员

Meaning

a person who operates the controls of an aircraft

Example

The experienced pilot landed the plane safely during the storm.

经验丰富的飞行员在风暴中安全着陆。

B2 noun /ˈvɜː.dɪkt/

verdict

Meaning

a decision made by a jury or judge in a court case

Example

The jury returned a guilty verdict after three hours of deliberation.

A2 noun əˈlɪm.pɪk ɡeɪmz

Olympic Games

奥林匹克运动会

Meaning

The world's largest international sports competition held every four years, bringing together athletes from different countries to compete in various sports.

Example

The Olympic Games bring together the world's top athletes.

奥林匹克运动会汇聚了世界上最顶尖的运动员。

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 /ɪnˈsɜːrdʒənt/

insurgent

起义者

Meaning

A person who rises in revolt against authority or government.

Example

The army arrested several insurgents after the attack.

军队在袭击后逮捕了几名起义者。

B2 adverb /ɪˈsɛnʃəli/

essentially

本质上

Meaning

Used to emphasize the basic or fundamental nature of something.

Example

The two plans are essentially the same.

这两个计划本质上是相同的。

C2 adjective /ˈbɪz.ən.taɪn/ or /ˈbaɪ.zənˌtiːn/

byzantine

复杂

Meaning

Extremely complicated and detailed; relating to the Byzantine Empire or its style.

Example

The new tax regulations are so byzantine that few understand them.

新的税收规定非常复杂，很少有人能理解。

C1 noun /ˌɡaɪnəˈkɒlədʒi/

gynecology

妇科

Meaning

the branch of medicine dealing with women's reproductive health

Example

She decided to specialize in gynecology after medical school.

她决定在医学院毕业后专攻妇科。

A2 verb /skiː/

ski

滑雪

Meaning

to glide over snow on skis

Example

We went skiing in the Alps last winter.

我们去年冬天去了阿尔卑斯滑雪。

B2 adjective /ˈʌpˌhɪl/

Uphill

困难的; 需要巨大努力的; 向上的倾斜

Meaning

difficult; requiring great effort; sloping upward

Example

Learning a new language can be an uphill battle.

学习一门新语言可能是一个艰难的战斗。

B2 noun ˌɪnɪˈkwɒlɪti

inequality

不平等

Meaning

Difference in size, degree, circumstances, etc.; lack of equality.

Example

The theme of inequality is prominent throughout the story.

不平等的主题在整个故事中是显著的。

A2 noun /ˈtaɪ.ɡər/

Tiger

老虎

Meaning

a very large solitary cat with a yellow-brown coat striped with black, native to the forests of Asia

Example

The tiger hunted silently through the jungle.

老虎悄无声息地穿过丛林。

B2 adjective /ˈɡlɒsi/

glossy

光泽的

Meaning

Shiny and smooth in appearance; attractive on the surface but sometimes lacking depth.

Example

She bought a glossy magazine from the store.

她在商店买了一本光泽的杂志。

C1 adjective /ˈpɑːndərəs/

ponderous

沉重而缓慢

Meaning

slow and clumsy because of great weight; dull and labored

Example

The ponderous lecture made it hard for students to stay awake.

这堂沉重而缓慢的讲座使学生们难以保持清醒。

B2 adjective /ˈæm.pəl/

Ample

充足的；足够的；丰富的

Meaning

large in size, extent, or capacity; plentiful; more than enough

Example

We have ample time to finish the project before the deadline.

我们有足够的时间在最后期限前完成项目。

B2 adjective /dɪˈvaɪn/

Divine

神圣的; 天上的; 类似神的; 与上帝或神灵有关

Meaning

heavenly; sacred; godlike; relating to God or a deity

Example

The divine beauty of the sunset took their breath away.

夕阳的神圣美景让他们屏息凝视。

B2 adverb /əˈproʊpriətli/

appropriately

恰当地

Meaning

in a way that is suitable or proper for a particular situation

Example

She was dressed appropriately for the event.

她为活动穿着得体。

B2 noun /səˈspɪʃən/

Suspicion

怀疑

Meaning

a feeling or thought that someone is guilty of an illegal or dishonest activity

Example

The police arrested him on suspicion of theft.

警方以盗窃嫌疑逮捕了他。

C2 noun /ˌsæv.wɑːr ˈfeər/

savoir-faire

社交技巧

Meaning

The ability to act or speak appropriately in social situations; polished social skills.

Example

She handled the delicate situation with remarkable savoir-faire.

她以卓越的社交技巧处理了这一棘手的情况。

B1 verb /oʊ/

owe

欠债

Meaning

to be under obligation to pay or repay; to be indebted

Example

I owe my success to my parents' support.

我将我的成功归功于父母的支持。

C2 noun /ˈæpədʒiː/

apogee

顶点

Meaning

the highest or most distant point; the climax or peak of something

Example

The empire reached its apogee during the 18th century.

帝国在18世纪达到了它的顶点。

C2 noun /ˈɔːldərmənʃɪp/

aldermanship

市议员职位

Meaning

The office, position, or dignity of an alderman.

Example

He was honored with aldermanship after years of service.

他在多年服务后，因市议员职位而获奖。

B2 adjective /væst/

Vast

广阔; 巨大; 无边

Meaning

extremely large in size, amount, or extent; immense

Example

The vast ocean stretched endlessly to the horizon.

广阔的海洋延伸至天际。

B2 adjective /əˈtɒm.ɪk/

Atomic

原子

Meaning

relating to atoms or atomic energy; extremely small

Example

The atomic structure of hydrogen is the simplest.

氢的原子结构是最简单的。

B1 noun /ˈθʌn.dər/

Thunder

雷声

Meaning

the loud rumbling sound that follows lightning; to make a loud deep sound

Example

We heard thunder rolling across the sky.

我们听到雷声滚过天空。

C2 noun /ˌklɛptəˈmeɪniæk/

kleptomaniac

有不可抗拒的偷窃冲动的人

Meaning

A person with an irresistible urge to steal, typically without need or profit.

Example

The kleptomaniac was caught shoplifting again.

这个窃盗狂又一次在商店偷东西时被抓住了。

A2 noun/verb /puːl/

pool

游泳池

Meaning

a small body of still water, or a game played in a rectangular table with balls

Example

The children swam in the pool all afternoon.

孩子们整个下午都在游泳池里游泳。

C1 noun /ˈlʊkaʊt/

lookout

瞭望, 哨位

Meaning

A place for watching; a person keeping watch.

Example

The guard kept a lookout for suspicious activity.

卫兵警惕地监视着可疑活动。

A1 noun ˈfoʊtoʊz

Photos

照片

Meaning

Photographs; pictures taken with a camera.

Example

Adding photos to a family tree makes it more personal.

将照片添加到家谱中使它更具个人色彩。

B2 adjective /ˈhek.tɪk/

Hectic

忙碌的; 激烈的; 充满活动的

Meaning

very busy and full of activity; frantic; characterized by intense activity or excitement

Example

My schedule has been hectic lately with back-to-back meetings.

最近我的日程表因为连场会议而变得忙碌。

A1 noun /ʃuː/

Shoe

鞋子

Meaning

covering for the foot, typically made of leather or cloth

Example

She bought a new pair of running shoes for exercise.

她买了一双新的跑步鞋来锻炼。

B1 adjective /ˈklæsɪk/

classic

经典，杰出

Meaning

Judged over a period of time to be of the highest quality and outstanding of its kind.

Example

That movie is a classic example of 90s comedy.

那部电影是90年代喜剧的经典范例。

B2 noun /ˈkoʊ.brə/

Cobra

眼镜蛇

Meaning

a venomous snake with a hood that can be spread when threatened

Example

The cobra raised its hood and hissed at the intruder.

眼镜蛇抬起了它的帽子，对入侵者发出了嘶嘶声。

C2 verb /ˈpjuːtrɪfaɪ/

putrefy

腐烂

Meaning

to decay or rot, producing a foul smell

Example

The meat began to putrefy in the heat.

肉在热气中开始腐烂。

C1 noun /ˈstaɪləs/

stylus

触控笔

Meaning

a small tool used for writing, drawing, or touching screens

Example

She used a stylus to draw on her tablet.

她使用触控笔在平板电脑上绘画。

A2 noun /klaʊd/

Cloud

云

Meaning

a visible mass of condensed water vapour floating in the atmosphere above the ground

Example

Dark clouds gathered before the storm.

暴风雨前，黑云聚集。

A1 pronoun /wi/

we

我们

Meaning

used by a speaker to refer to himself or herself and one or more other people

Example

We are going to the park this afternoon.

我们今天下午要去公园。

C1 noun /ˈhaɪndsaɪt/

hindsight

事后诸葛亮

Meaning

Understanding of a situation only after it has happened.

Example

With the benefit of hindsight, we realized the decision was a mistake.

在事后我们意识到这个决定是个错误。

B2 noun

Longing

渴望; 忧郁

B2 adverb /pəˈlɪtɪkəli/

politically

政治上

Meaning

in a way that relates to politics or government

Example

The country is politically divided between two major parties.

这个国家在政治上分裂为两个主要党派。

A2 noun /flaɪt/

flight

航班 / 航班

Meaning

the act of flying, typically through the air; or a scheduled trip by an aircraft

Example

Our flight to London was delayed due to bad weather.

我们飞往伦敦的航班因恶劣天气而延误。

C1 noun /ˈhɛksəˌɡɒn/

hexagon

六边形

Meaning

A six-sided polygon.

Example

A honeycomb cell is shaped like a hexagon.

蜂巢的单元是六边形的。

C1 noun /ˈdɛmənˌstreɪtər/

demonstrator

示范者, 抗议者

Meaning

a person who shows how something works or takes part in a public protest

Example

The demonstrators marched peacefully through the city streets.

示威者和平地穿过城市街道游行。

B2 verb /ˈræm.bəl/

ramble

Meaning

to talk or write at length in a confused or inconsequential way; to walk for pleasure without a fixed route.

Example

He rambled on about his childhood for hours.

A2 adverb /ˈriː.sənt.li/

Recently

haven

避风港

Meaning

a safe place or shelter

Example

The library became a haven for students during exams.

图书馆在考试期间成为了学生们的避风港。

C2 adjective /ˈpeɪli/

paly

条纹的

Meaning

striped with different colors, usually used in heraldry

Example

The knight’s shield was decorated with paly stripes of red and gold.

骑士的盾牌上装饰着红色和金色的条纹。

B2 verb /ˈvænɪʃ/

vanish

消失

Meaning

to disappear suddenly; to become invisible

Example

The magician made the rabbit vanish from the hat.

魔术师让兔子从帽子里消失了。

C1 noun /lɒft/

loft

阁楼

Meaning

An upper room or space, often under the roof of a building.

Example

She converted the old loft into a modern studio.

她把旧阁楼改造成了一个现代化的工作室。

B2 adjective /ɪmˈplɪsɪt/

implicit

隐性

Meaning

Suggested or understood without being directly stated.

Example

Her trust in him was implicit.

她对他的信任是隐性的。

B2 noun /ˈsɛm.iˌsɜːr.kəl/

semicircle

半圆

Meaning

Half of a circle or something shaped like half of a circle.

Example

The students sat in a semicircle around the teacher.

学生们围绕老师坐成半圆形。

B2 verb /kəmˈpoʊz/

compose

创作

Meaning

to create music or writing; to make up; to calm oneself

Example

She composes beautiful songs.

她创作美丽的歌曲。

C2 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈstrɪkəbl/

inextricable

无法分开

Meaning

Impossible to separate or escape from.

Example

The two friends shared an inextricable bond.

这两个朋友共享了一个无法分开的联系。

C1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈbloʊn/

overblown

夸张

Meaning

excessively exaggerated or inflated

Example

The controversy was overblown by the media.

媒体过度夸大了争议。

C1 adjective /dɪˈfʌŋkt/

defunct

停用，废弃

Meaning

No longer existing, operating, or functioning.

Example

The company became defunct after the financial crisis.

这家公司在金融危机后不再运作。

C2 noun /ˈtændʒənsi/

tangency

相切

Meaning

the condition of touching but not intersecting, especially in geometry

Example

The circle and the line are in a state of tangency at one point.

圆和直线在一个点上处于相切状态。

C2 noun /ˈnaɪsəti/

nicety

细微之处

Meaning

a fine or subtle detail, or a refined, delicate aspect of something

Example

The lawyer explained the legal niceties of the case.

律师解释了案件的法律细节。

C1 noun /ˌkɒk.əˈtuː/

Cockatoo

凤头鹦鹉

Meaning

a large parrot with a prominent crest that can be raised or lowered

Example

The white cockatoo raised its beautiful crest.

白色凤头鹦鹉举起了它美丽的冠羽。

B2 noun /ˈkjuː.bɪ.kəl/

cubicle

办公隔间

Meaning

A small partitioned-off area of a room, typically in an office.

Example

She works in a cubicle with three other colleagues.

她和另外三位同事在一个办公隔间里工作。

C1 noun /ˈkæn.ɪ.bəl/

Cannibal

食人者

Meaning

a person who eats the flesh of other human beings

Example

The explorer's journal described rumors of cannibals living on the remote island.

探险家的日志描述了有关食人者在偏远岛屿上生活的谣言。

B2 noun /ˈtriːti/

Treaty

条约

Meaning

a formally concluded and ratified agreement between countries or states

Example

The peace treaty was signed after years of negotiations.

和平条约在多年谈判后签署。

B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈpeɪ/

overpay

支付过多

Meaning

To pay more than is necessary or reasonable.

Example

She realized she had overpaid for the concert tickets.

她意识到她为音乐会门票支付过多。

B2 verb /ɪtʃ/

itch

瘙痒

Meaning

to feel an urge to scratch; to have a restless desire

Example

My skin itches from the mosquito bites.

我的皮肤因蚊子叮咬而发痒。

B2 verb /ʌpˈhoʊld/

uphold

维护

Meaning

to maintain or support a principle, law, or decision

Example

The judge promised to uphold justice at all costs.

法官承诺不惜一切代价维护正义。

C2 noun /mɛnˈdæsəti/

mendacity

虚伪

Meaning

the tendency to be untruthful; dishonesty

Example

The journalist exposed the mendacity of the officials.

记者揭露了官员的虚伪。

C1 adjective /ræpt/

Rapt

着迷的

Meaning

completely fascinated or absorbed by what one is seeing or hearing

Example

The children listened with rapt attention to the storyteller.

孩子们专心听故事讲述者的话。

B2 adjective /ˈvaɪəbəl/

viable

可行的, 可操作的

Meaning

Capable of working successfully; feasible.

Example

A viable solution is necessary for long-term success.

一个可行的解决方案对长期成功至关重要。

C2 adjective /djuːˈplɪsɪtəs/

duplicitous

虚伪的

Meaning

Deceitful; deliberately deceptive or dishonest.

Example

The politician was criticized for his duplicitous statements.

这位政治家因其虚伪的言论而受到批评。

B2 noun /mɪl/

mill

磨坊

Meaning

a building equipped with machinery for grinding grain or manufacturing goods

Example

The old flour mill has been converted into a museum.

那座老面粉厂已被改建为博物馆。

B1 noun /ˈfɪkʃən/

fiction

虚构

Meaning

Literature created from the imagination, not presented as fact.

Example

She enjoys reading science fiction novels.

她喜欢阅读科幻小说。

C2 adjective /ˈsʌmp.tʃuˌɛr.i/

sumptuary

与限制个人奢侈品支出的法律或规定相关

Meaning

Relating to laws or regulations intended to limit personal spending on luxury goods.

Example

In medieval Europe, sumptuary laws restricted the wearing of expensive fabrics to the nobility.

在中世纪欧洲，奢侈品法限制了只有贵族才能穿戴昂贵的面料。

B1 noun /ˈdʒaɪ.ənt/

Giant

巨人；神话中的或想象中的人形生物，但超人类的尺寸

Meaning

an imaginary or mythical being of human form but superhuman size; something of great size or force

Example

The technology giant announced record profits for the third consecutive quarter.

科技巨头宣布连续第三个季度创下创纪录的利润。

C2 noun /ˈfʌriər/

furrier

毛皮商人

Meaning

A person who prepares or deals in furs.

Example

The furrier displayed fine coats in his shop.

毛皮商人在他的店里展示了精美的大衣。

B2 noun ɪˈmɪʃ.ən

emission

排放

Meaning

The release or discharge of gases, particles, or other substances into the environment.

Example

Car manufacturers are reducing carbon emissions.

汽车制造商正在减少碳排放。

C2 adjective /ɒmˈnɪp.ə.tənt/

omnipotent

全能

Meaning

Having unlimited power; able to do anything; all-powerful.

Example

In many religions, God is considered omnipotent.

在许多宗教中，上帝被认为是全能的。

C1 noun ˈdɪl.ɪ.dʒəns

diligence

勤奋

Meaning

Careful and persistent work or effort.

Example

Success requires patience and diligence.

成功需要耐心和勤奋。

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。

B2 noun /ˈtʃer.i ˌblɒs.əm/

Cherry Blossom

樱花

Meaning

the pink or white flowers of a cherry tree that bloom in spring

Example

The cherry blossoms bloom beautifully in April.

樱花在四月美丽地绽放。

B2 noun /ˌdɪsəˈpruːvəl/

disapproval

不赞成

Meaning

The expression of an unfavorable opinion or judgment

Example

Her parents showed clear disapproval of her decision to drop out of college.

她的父母对她辍学的决定表现出明显的不赞成。

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。

A2 verb /kənˈtɪn.juːd/

continued

继续

Meaning

Kept happening or carried on without stopping.

Example

She continued working despite the challenges.

她继续工作，尽管面临挑战。

B2 noun/verb /briːtʃ/

breach

违反

Meaning

A violation or breaking of a law, agreement, or code of conduct; an act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct.

Example

The company faced a breach of data security.

该公司面临数据安全的违反。

B2 noun kəˌlæbəˈreɪʃən

collaboration

合作

Meaning

The action of working with someone to produce or create something

Example

International collaboration is necessary to fight pollution.

国际合作是对抗污染所必需的。

C1 adverb /ˈvælɪdli/

validly

合法地

Meaning

in a legally, logically, or officially acceptable manner

Example

The contract was validly signed by both parties.

合同已由双方合法地签署。

B2 adjective /ˈærəɡənt/

Arrogant

傲慢; 自大

Meaning

having an exaggerated sense of one's importance; proud

Example

His arrogant behavior made him very unpopular.

他傲慢的行为让他变得非常不受欢迎。

C2 adjective /ˈɜːrsaɪn/

ursine

熊似的

Meaning

Relating to or resembling a bear.

Example

The man’s ursine strength amazed everyone.

那个人熊似的力量让所有人都吃惊。

B2 verb /blɛnd/

blend

混合

Meaning

to mix things together smoothly; to combine harmoniously

Example

She blends the ingredients carefully.

她小心地混合了配料。

C1 adjective ˈflʌd proʊn

flood-prone

易受洪水影响

Meaning

Susceptible to flooding; likely to experience floods frequently.

Example

Bangladesh is a flood-prone deltaic nation.

孟加拉国是一个容易发生洪水的三角洲国家。

C1 noun /ˈdæn.drʌf/

Dandruff

头皮屑

Meaning

small white or grey flakes of dead skin that form on the scalp and fall from the hair

Example

He used a special shampoo to treat his persistent dandruff problem.

他使用了一种特殊的洗发水来治疗他持续的头皮屑问题。

B1 noun /bend/

Bend

弯曲; 转弯

Meaning

a curved or angled part of something; a turning point in a road or river

Example

There is a sharp bend in the river ahead.

前方河流有一个急转弯。

C1 noun /ˈɡlɒs.ər.i/

Glossary

术语表

Meaning

an alphabetical list of terms in a particular domain of knowledge with explanations; a brief dictionary

Example

The textbook includes a helpful glossary at the end to define technical terms.

教科书的末尾有一个有用的术语表，用来定义技术术语。

B2 adjective /suːˈpriːm/

Supreme

最高的

Meaning

highest in rank, authority, or quality; greatest; most important

Example

The Supreme Court made the final decision.

最高法院作出了最终决定。

B1 adverb /əˈlaʊd/

Aloud

大声

Meaning

in a voice that can be heard; not silently

Example

Please read the instructions aloud so everyone can hear.

请大声朗读指示，以便每个人都能听到。

B1 noun /ˈpɜr.fjuːm/

Perfume

香水

Meaning

a fragrant liquid made from essential oils and alcohol; a pleasant smell

Example

She wore her favorite perfume to the party.

她穿着最喜欢的香水去参加聚会。

C2 verb ˈɪnʌndeɪt

inundate

淹没, 用事情或人淹没某人或某物

Meaning

To flood; overwhelm someone or something with things or people to be dealt with

Example

The company was inundated with requests after the advertisement.

广告后，公司被大量请求淹没。

A1 verb /ˈiːtɪŋ/

eating

吃

Meaning

the act of consuming food

Example

They were eating dinner when the phone rang.

他们在吃晚餐时，电话响了。

C2 noun /flæks/

flax

亚麻

Meaning

a plant whose fibers are used to make linen and whose seeds are edible

Example

Flax is often used in making linen fabrics.

亚麻常用于制作亚麻织物。

C2 noun /ˌdɛd ˈhiːt/

dead-heat

平局

Meaning

a race or contest in which two or more competitors finish exactly equal

Example

The race ended in a dead-heat between the two runners.

比赛在两名跑者之间以平局结束。

B2 noun/verb /dɪˈspjuːt/

dispute

争议, 争论

Meaning

a disagreement or argument about something important

Example

The two countries are in dispute over the border issue.

两个国家在边界问题上存在争议。

C2 adjective /tʃeɪst/

Chaste

贞洁; 纯洁

Meaning

pure and morally good; abstaining from sexual activity

Example

She lived a chaste and virtuous life.

她过着纯洁而美德的生活。

C1 noun /ˈtɛnəmənt/

tenement

廉租房

Meaning

a large building divided into separate apartments, often in poor condition

Example

The family lived in a crowded tenement in the city.

这个家庭住在城市里一个拥挤的廉租房里。

B2 verb ˈtrænsfɔːrm

transform

转变

Meaning

To change in form, appearance, or structure; metamorphose.

Example

Volunteering can transform lives and communities.

志愿服务可以转变生活和社区。

C1 noun ˌmɪsˈmænɪdʒmənt

mismanagement

管理不善

Meaning

Bad or careless management of something.

Example

Mismanagement of plastic waste worsens pollution.

塑料废物的管理不善加剧了污染。

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。

C1 noun /kɑːɡ/

cog

轮子或齿轮上的齿

Meaning

A tooth on the rim of a wheel or gear; metaphorically, a minor but necessary part of a larger system.

Example

He felt like just a small cog in a big machine.

他觉得自己只是一个大机器中的小齿轮。

C2 noun /ˈbaɪəˌɡræf/

biograph

传记

Meaning

A written account of a person's life; an early motion-picture projector (historical use).

Example

The library holds an old biograph of the poet.

图书馆里有一位诗人的旧传记。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈmærid/

unmarried

未婚

Meaning

Not married; single.

Example

He is thirty-five and still unmarried.

他三十五岁，仍然未婚。

C2 noun /ˌɛfləˈrɛsəns/

efflorescence

开花

Meaning

the process of flowering or reaching an optimal stage of development

Example

The garden was at the peak of its efflorescence in spring.

花园在春天达到了它的开花巅峰。

A2 noun /ˈlɜrnɪŋ/

learning

学习

Meaning

The process of gaining knowledge or skills through study or experience.

Example

Learning a new language can be exciting.

学习一门新语言可能是令人兴奋的。

B2 noun/verb /ˈsoʊ.ɪŋ/

sewing

缝纫

Meaning

The activity or skill of joining fabric using a needle and thread

Example

She enjoys sewing her own clothes on weekends.

她喜欢在周末缝制自己的衣服。

B2 noun /prɒkˈsɪmɪti/

proximity

接近

Meaning

Nearness in space, time, or relationship.

Example

The proximity of the school to her house made it convenient.

学校离她家很近，这使得它很方便。

C2 adjective /ˌɪntərˈniːsaɪn/

internecine

内部冲突

Meaning

Relating to conflict within a group, often causing mutual destruction.

Example

The internecine conflict weakened the organization from within.

内部冲突削弱了组织内部的力量

C2 noun /ˈpɛdənt/

pedant

书呆子

Meaning

A person who is excessively concerned with minor details or rules, often in a showy way.

Example

The professor was criticized as a pedant who focused too much on trivial details.

教授被批评为一个书呆子，他过于关注微不足道的细节。

C2 adjective /ˈluːpi/

loopy

疯癫

Meaning

crazy, silly, or eccentric

Example

After working all night, he felt a little loopy.

整夜工作后，他感觉有点疯癫。

B2 noun ˈæɡ.rɪ.kʌl.tʃɚ

agriculture

农业

Meaning

The science or practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for the growing of crops and the rearing of animals to provide food, wool, and other products.

Example

Sustainable agriculture can help protect the environment.

可持续农业可以帮助保护环境。

B2 adjective /ˈlɔːŋtaɪm/

longtime

长期的

Meaning

having existed or continued for a long time

Example

They are longtime friends who met in college.

他们是大学时认识的长期朋友。

C2 verb /ɪnˈræptʃər/

enrapture

使着迷

Meaning

To fill someone with great delight or joy.

Example

The beautiful music enraptured the audience.

美丽的音乐让观众陶醉。

C2 adjective /əˈkjuː.zəˌtɔːr.i/

accusatory

指责的

Meaning

Suggesting blame or indicating someone has done wrong.

Example

He gave her an accusatory glance.

他投给她一个指责的眼神。

B2 noun /ˈmɛr.meɪd/

Mermaid

美人鱼

Meaning

A mythical sea creature with the head and torso of a woman and the tail of a fish

Example

The little girl loved stories about mermaids living under the sea.

小女孩喜欢关于美人鱼在海底生活的故事。

C1 verb /ˈstæmər/

stammer

结巴

Meaning

To speak with sudden involuntary pauses and a tendency to repeat the initial letters of words.

Example

The nervous student began to stammer during his speech.

紧张的学生在演讲中开始结巴。