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B1 noun /rɪˈwɔːd/

reward

奖励
Meaning
something given in recognition of service, effort, or achievement
Example
He received a reward for returning the lost wallet.
他因归还丢失的钱包而获得奖励。
B1 adjective /ʌnˈsɜːrtən/

Uncertain

不确定
Meaning
not able to be relied on; not known or definite; not having reliable knowledge
Example
I am uncertain about my future career plans.
我对未来的职业规划感到不确定。
B1 adjective rɪˈlaɪ.ə.bəl

reliable

可靠的
Meaning
Consistently good in quality or performance; able to be trusted.
Example
Reliable systems ensure efficiency.
可靠的系统确保效率。
B2 adverb /kənˈsɪstəntli/

consistently

持续地
Meaning
in a way that does not vary; regularly and dependably
Example
She has been performing consistently well in her studies.
她在学习中始终表现得很好。
C1 noun /tʃɪt/

Chit

便条, 紙條
Meaning
a short note, typically a brief informal letter; a voucher for a sum owed
Example
She left a chit on the table asking him to call her back.
她在桌子上留了一张纸条，要求他回电。
C1 noun /ˈæpəθi/

apathy

冷漠
Meaning
a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern
Example
The students showed apathy towards the new rules.
学生们对新规则表现出冷漠。
B2 noun ˌkɒn.ekˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

connectivity

连接性
Meaning
The state of being connected or interconnected; the capacity for the interconnection of platforms, systems, and applications.
Example
Improved connectivity boosts economic development.
改善的连接性促进了经济发展。
A2 adverb /ˈseɪf.li/

Safely

安全
Meaning
in a safe manner; without danger or risk
Example
Drive safely on the icy road.
在结冰的道路上安全行驶。
C1 adjective /ˌærɪˈstɒkrætɪk/

Aristocratic

贵族的; 上层社会的
Meaning
noble; having the manners of the upper class
Example
She had an aristocratic bearing that commanded respect.
她有着贵族的风度，赢得了尊重。
C2 noun /ˈbeɪlɔːr/

bailor

寄托人
Meaning
a person who temporarily transfers possession of goods or property to another under a bailment agreement
Example
The bailor entrusted the valuable artwork to the museum for safekeeping.
寄托人把艺术品交给了博物馆。
C2 noun /ˌɒnəˈreəriəm/

honorarium

酬金
Meaning
A payment given for professional services that are rendered without a fee.
Example
The guest lecturer received an honorarium for her talk.
那位客座讲师因其讲座而获得了酬金。
C1 noun /ˈblʌd.ʃed/

Bloodshed

流血; 屠杀
Meaning
the killing or wounding of people, typically in large numbers during a conflict
Example
The peace treaty was signed to prevent further bloodshed.
和平条约被签署，以防止进一步的流血。
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 adjective /ˈtrʌŋkeɪtɪd/

truncated

缩短
Meaning
shortened by cutting off a part; cut short
Example
The meeting was truncated due to time constraints.
由于时间限制，会议被缩短了。
C1 verb /ˈdʒɜːrmɪneɪt/

germinate

幸福
Meaning
To begin to grow or develop, especially referring to a seed.
Example
The seeds germinate quickly in moist soil.
她无法掩饰自己收到奖项时的幸福。
C1 verb /ɪˈdʒɛkt/

eject

驱逐
Meaning
to force someone or something out, usually from a place or position
Example
The referee had to eject the player for unsportsmanlike behavior.
裁判不得不因不体育行为将球员逐出场外。
B1 adjective /ˈflek.sə.bəl/

Flexible

灵活的；容易适应的
Meaning
able to bend easily; adaptable to change; not rigid
Example
She has a flexible work schedule that allows her to work from home.
她有一个灵活的工作时间表，允许她在家工作。
B2 adjective /ˈlaɪ.ə.bəl/

Liable

负责的; 有义务的;
Meaning
legally responsible; accountable; obligated
Example
The company is liable for any damages caused by their defective products.
公司对因其有缺陷的产品造成的任何损害负责。
C2 noun /dɪsˈkwaɪɪtjuːd/

disquietude

Meaning
A state of uneasiness, anxiety, or restlessness.
Example
His constant pacing showed his inner disquietude.
A2 noun /ˈwɛdɪŋ/

wedding

婚礼
Meaning
a marriage ceremony, especially considered as including the associated celebrations
Example
They are planning a wedding in the summer.
他们正在计划一个夏季婚礼。
C2 adjective /ˈstɪdʒiən/

stygian

阴暗
Meaning
extremely dark, gloomy, or forbidding
Example
They walked through the stygian cave with torches.
他们拿着火把走过了阴暗的洞。
C1 noun /ˌænəlˈdʒiːzɪk/

analgesic

止痛药
Meaning
A drug or substance that relieves pain.
Example
She took an analgesic to ease her headache.
她吃了止痛药来缓解头痛。
B2 verb /kənˈsiːl/

conceal

隐藏
Meaning
to hide something or keep it secret
Example
He tried to conceal his disappointment behind a smile.
他试图用微笑掩饰自己的失望。
C1 noun /ˈten.jər/

Tenure

任期
Meaning
the period of time during which someone holds an office or position
Example
During his tenure as CEO, the company expanded globally.
在他担任CEO期间，公司实现了全球扩展。
B2 noun /kɒd fɪʃ/

Cod fish

鳕鱼
Meaning
A large marine fish with white flesh, commonly used for food
Example
The fisherman caught a large cod fish in the North Atlantic.
渔夫在北大西洋捕到了一条大鳕鱼。
B2 verb /spɪn/

spin

旋转
Meaning
To turn around quickly or cause something to rotate
Example
The dancer began to spin gracefully on the stage.
舞者开始在舞台上优雅地旋转。
C1 noun /ˌæf.ɚˈmeɪ.ʃən/

affirmation

肯定
Meaning
The action or process of affirming something or being affirmed; emotional support or encouragement.
Example
Daily affirmation of self-worth boosts confidence.
每日的自我肯定提升了自信。
B2 adjective /ˈstæt.ɪk/

static

静态
Meaning
Lacking in movement, action, or change; stationary.
Example
Static ideas hinder progress.
静态的想法阻碍了进步。
C2 adjective /ɪˈnɪm.ɪ.tə.bəl/

inimitable

无可比拟
Meaning
So good or unusual as to be impossible to copy; unique.
Example
His inimitable writing style made him a literary legend.
他那无可比拟的写作风格使他成为了文学传奇。
C2 adjective /ˌoʊdəˈrɪfərəs/

odoriferous

芬芳的
Meaning
having or giving off a smell, especially a strong or pleasant one
Example
The garden was filled with odoriferous flowers.
花园里充满了芬芳的花朵。
C1 noun /ˈɡreɪdiənt/

gradient

斜坡
Meaning
A gradual slope, or the degree of inclination of a surface.
Example
The cyclist struggled up the steep gradient of the hill.
骑行者在爬陡峭的斜坡时遇到了困难。
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 /ˈprɒbləm ˈsɒlvɪŋ/

problem-solving

问题解决
Meaning
The process of finding solutions to difficult or complex issues.
Example
Problem-solving skills are key to leadership.
解决问题的技能是领导力的关键。
A2 noun /dʒiˈɒɡrəfi/

geography

地理
Meaning
the study of the Earth’s physical features, climates, populations, and the relationships between people and their environments
Example
She studies geography to understand how landscapes and human societies interact.
她学习地理来理解世界。
B1 noun /ˈdʒen.dər/

Gender

性别
Meaning
either of the two sexes (male and female); the range of characteristics pertaining to masculinity and femininity
Example
The company promotes gender equality by ensuring equal opportunities for all employees.
公司通过确保所有员工享有平等的机会来促进性别平等。
B2 adverb /ˈsmɑːt.li/

Smartly

聪明地; 有风格地; 快速地
Meaning
in a clever or intelligent way; neatly and stylishly; quickly
Example
He was smartly dressed for the business meeting.
他为商务会议穿得很聪明。
C1 noun/verb /ˈskɜːrmɪʃ/

skirmish

Meaning
a small or brief fight between groups of soldiers; to engage in such a fight
Example
The soldiers got into a skirmish near the border.
B2 noun /ɪnˈspɛktər/

inspector

检查员
Meaning
An official employed to ensure regulations are obeyed or standards are met.
Example
The inspector carefully checked the restaurant's kitchen for hygiene standards.
检查员仔细检查了餐厅的厨房是否符合卫生标准。
C2 noun /ˌɪntərˈsɛsər/

intercessor

调解人
Meaning
a person who intervenes or pleads on behalf of another
Example
He acted as an intercessor to resolve the conflict between the two families.
他作为调解人解决了两个家庭之间的冲突。
B2 verb /kɜːrb/

curb

抑制 / 控制
Meaning
to restrain, control, or limit something
Example
The government took steps to curb inflation.
政府采取了措施来遏制通货膨胀。
B2 noun /məʊˈbɪləti/

mobility

流动性
Meaning
The ability to move or be moved freely and easily; the quality of being mobile.
Example
The mobility of workers is essential for the success of the project.
工人的流动性对项目的成功至关重要。
A2 noun /nʌt/

nut

坚果
Meaning
a hard-shelled fruit that contains a seed, or a small metal piece used in machinery
Example
She ate a peanut, which is a type of nut.
她吃了一颗花生，这是坚果的一种。
B2 verb /prəˈvoʊk/

provoke

挑衅
Meaning
To cause someone to become angry or to cause a reaction.
Example
His words provoked a heated argument.
他的话引发了一场激烈的争论。
C1 adjective /ˌsɛlf ɪˈfeɪsɪŋ/

self-effacing

谦虚的
Meaning
not drawing attention to oneself; modest
Example
Despite his success, he remained self-effacing and humble.
尽管他取得了成功，他仍然保持谦虚和谦逊。
A2 adjective /ˈnɔːti/

naughty

顽皮
Meaning
Disobedient or mischievous, often in a playful or mildly bad way.
Example
The naughty child drew on the walls with crayons.
顽皮的孩子用蜡笔在墙上画画。
C1 noun /ˈdɑː.mə.saɪl/

domicile

住所
Meaning
A person's legal residence or permanent home.
Example
He declared Canada as his legal domicile.
他宣布加拿大为他的法定住所。
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。
B2 verb /ɡriːv/

grieve

悲伤
Meaning
To feel or cause deep sorrow, especially due to someone's death.
Example
She continues to grieve the loss of her best friend.
她继续为失去最好的朋友而悲伤。
A2 noun ˈfriː.dəm

freedom

自由
Meaning
The power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint.
Example
Freedom empowers self-expression.
自由促进自我表达。
C1 noun /ˈbuːt.stræp.ɪŋ/

bootstrapping

自筹资金
Meaning
Starting a business with personal resources or small investments without external funding or venture capital.
Example
Many entrepreneurs rely on bootstrapping to launch their businesses.
许多企业家依靠自筹资金启动他们的业务。
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 noun /ˈrɛd.ə.ləns/

redolence

香气
Meaning
a pleasant smell or the quality of suggesting something strongly
Example
The redolence of jasmine filled the evening air.
茉莉花的香气充满了傍晚的空气。
B2 noun /ˌʌndəˈɡrædʒuət/

undergraduate

本科生
Meaning
a student who has not yet earned a bachelor's degree
Example
She is an undergraduate studying computer science.
她是一个学习计算机科学的本科生。
B2 verb /ˈkɒm.plɪ.keɪt/

complicate

使复杂
Meaning
To make something more difficult or confusing.
Example
The new rules will only complicate the process.
新规则只会使这个过程更加复杂。
C1 adjective /ˈtʃɛkərd/

chequered

棋盘格的
Meaning
Having a pattern of squares, or marked by varied and contrasting experiences or periods.
Example
He had a chequered career with both great successes and failures.
他有一段棋盘格的职业生涯，既有巨大的成功，也有失败。
C2 noun əˈdʒuː.dɪ.kə.tɪv ˈbɒd.i

adjudicative body

裁决机构
Meaning
An official organization that has the authority to judge disputes and make decisions.
Example
The adjudicative body deliberated on the case.
裁定机构对案件进行了审议。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈklaɪnd/

inclined

倾向的
Meaning
having a tendency or disposition toward something
Example
He is inclined to help those in need.
他倾向于帮助有需要的人。
B2 noun prɒsˈpɛr.ɪ.ti

prosperity

繁荣
Meaning
The state of being prosperous; success or wealth.
Example
The country achieved great prosperity during the last decade.
这个国家在过去十年中取得了巨大的繁荣。
B2 noun /ˈsɛntəmənt/

Sentiment

情感
Meaning
a feeling or opinion, especially one based on emotion; tender feelings of affection
Example
Public sentiment was strongly against the new policy.
公众舆论强烈反对这项新政策。
B2 verb /ˈroʊ.teɪt/

rotate

旋转
Meaning
to turn around a central point or axis
Example
The Earth rotates on its axis once every 24 hours.
地球每24小时围绕其轴线旋转一次。
C2 noun /klaɪm/

clime

气候带
Meaning
A region defined by its climate.
Example
He traveled to warmer climes during the winter.
他在冬天去温暖的气候带旅行。
C2 noun /ˌpætrəˈnɪmɪk/

patronymic

父系名字
Meaning
a name derived from the name of a father or ancestor
Example
In many cultures, surnames are patronymic in origin.
在许多文化中，姓氏源自父系名字。
B1 adjective /ˈdʒɛnjʊɪn/

genuine

真正的
Meaning
real and authentic; not fake or artificial
Example
This is a genuine leather bag.
这是一个真正的皮革包。
B2 noun /ˈθɪk.nəs/

thickness

厚度
Meaning
The measure of how thick or dense something is
Example
The thickness of the book made it hard to carry.
这本书的厚度使它难以携带。
C2 noun /ˈpɒtˌbɔɪlə/

potboiler

低级文学作品
Meaning
a book, play, or film produced quickly to make money rather than for artistic value
Example
The novel was dismissed by critics as a mere potboiler.
这本小说被评论家视为仅仅是一本低级文学作品。
C2 verb /ˈrʌstɪkeɪt/

rusticate

去乡村 / 从大学暂时开除
Meaning
To go to the countryside or to suspend someone from university.
Example
He decided to rusticate in the village to escape the busy city life.
他决定去乡村生活以逃避繁忙的城市生活。
C2 noun, verb /ˌpæm.fləˈtɪər/

pamphleteer

小册子作者
Meaning
a person who writes or distributes pamphlets, often to promote a political or social cause
Example
In the 18th century, many pamphleteers influenced public opinion.
18世纪，许多小册子作者影响了公众舆论。
A1 noun/verb /pɛn/

pen

幸福
Meaning
A writing instrument using ink; also, to write something.
Example
She used a pen to sign the document.
她在收到奖项时无法隐藏她的幸福。
B2 noun /ˌsɛlf əˈwɛə.nəs/

self-awareness

自我意识
Meaning
Conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires.
Example
Self-awareness helps in understanding one's emotions and actions.
自我意识有助于理解一个人的情感和行为。
C2 noun /ˈmɒnəkl/

monocle

Meaning
A single round lens for one eye, used to correct or enhance vision.
Example
The old gentleman wore a monocle at formal events.
C2 verb /ˈmʌfəl/

muffle

压制
Meaning
to make a sound quieter or less distinct; to cover or wrap something to reduce noise or warmth
Example
She tried to muffle her laughter with a scarf.
她试图用围巾压制她的笑声。
B1 verb /ədˈmaɪər/

admire

欣赏
Meaning
To respect, appreciate, or look up to someone or something.
Example
I really admire her dedication to education.
我真的很欣赏她对教育的奉献。
C1 noun /əˌfɪl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/

affiliation

隶属关系
Meaning
The state or process of affiliating or being affiliated; a connection or association.
Example
His affiliation with the company lasted for a decade.
他与公司的隶属关系持续了十年。
A2 noun /ˈhæn.dəl/

Handle

把手; 握柄; 处理
Meaning
the part by which a thing is held, carried, or controlled; to manage or deal with something
Example
The suitcase has a sturdy handle that makes it easy to carry through the airport.
这只行李有一个坚固的把手，使得通过机场时更加容易。
B1 adjective /ɪnˈkɝr.ɪ.dʒɪŋ/

Encouraging

鼓励的; 激励的
Meaning
giving support or confidence; inspiring; motivating
Example
The teacher's encouraging words motivated the students.
老师的鼓励性话语激励了学生。
C1 verb /prɪˈdɒmɪneɪt/

predominate

占主导地位
Meaning
To be the strongest, most common, or most influential element.
Example
Traditional values still predominate in the community.
传统价值观在社区中仍然占主导地位。
B2 noun /ˈskɔːr.pi.ən/

Scorpion

蝎子
Meaning
a small creature with eight legs, two claws, and a curved tail with a poisonous sting
Example
The scorpion hid under the rock during the day.
蝎子在白天藏在石头下。
A2 preposition /əˈpɒn/

upon

之后
Meaning
on or immediately after
Example
Upon hearing the news, he rushed to the hospital.
听到消息后，他赶到医院。
B2 noun /ˈteɪbəlˌspun/

tablespoon

汤匙
Meaning
a spoon used for serving or eating food, typically holding about 15 milliliters
Example
She stirred the soup with a tablespoon.
她用汤匙搅拌了汤。
A2 adverb /ˈʃʊə.li/

Surely

肯定
Meaning
without doubt; certainly
Example
You will surely pass the exam if you study hard.
如果你努力学习，你肯定会通过考试。
C2 noun /bəˈsuːn/

bassoon

一种大号木管乐器
Meaning
a large woodwind instrument with a deep sound
Example
The orchestra featured a beautiful bassoon solo.
乐团演奏了美妙的巴松独奏。
C2 noun /ˈkɒŋ.ɡru.əns/

congruence

协调性
Meaning
Harmony, compatibility and agreement between different elements.
Example
The congruence between their ideas made collaboration easy.
他们思想的协调性使得合作变得轻松。
C1 noun /ˈprɒmɪnəns/

prominence

声望
Meaning
The state of being important, famous, or easily noticed.
Example
Her work gained prominence after the award.
她的工作在获奖后获得了声望。
C1 noun prəˈpɛn.sə.ti

propensity

倾向或自然趋势
Meaning
An inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way.
Example
He has a propensity for taking risks in business.
他有冒险精神，在商业中倾向于冒险。
A1 noun /ˈwiːkˌɛnd/

weekend

周末
Meaning
the end of the week, typically regarded as Saturday and Sunday
Example
They are planning a trip for the weekend.
他们计划在周末去旅行。
B1 adverb /ˈhaɪli/

highly

高度
Meaning
to a great degree; very
Example
She is highly respected in her field.
她在她的领域中受到高度尊敬。
C1 noun ˌdiːˌrɛɡ.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən

deregulation

放松管制
Meaning
The removal or reduction of government regulations in an economic sector.
Example
Deregulation has increased competition in the telecommunications sector.
放松管制增加了电信行业的竞争。
B1 adverb /ˈæŋɡrɪli/

angrily

愤怒地
Meaning
in a manner showing anger or strong displeasure
Example
She spoke angrily when she heard the news.
她听到这个消息后愤怒地说话。
B2 noun /ˈɡræs.hɒp.ər/

Grass-hopper

蚱蜢
Meaning
a jumping insect with long hind legs that feeds on grass and plants
Example
The grasshopper jumped from one leaf to another.
蚱蜢从一片叶子跳到另一片。
C1 noun prɪˈdɪk.ə.mənt

predicament

困境
Meaning
A difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation.
Example
Losing both jobs put him in a financial predicament.
失去两份工作让他陷入了财务困境。
C1 noun dɪˈdʒɛnəˌreɪtɪv dɪˈzizɪz

degenerative diseases

退行性疾病
Meaning
Medical conditions that involve the deterioration or progressive decline of tissues, organs, or functions
Example
Degenerative diseases are common in an aging population.
退行性疾病在老龄化人口中很常见。
B2 noun /ˈhɑːrd.ʃɪp/

Hardship

困境，痛苦
Meaning
severe suffering or privation; difficulty or distress
Example
Despite facing many hardships during the war, the family remained united and hopeful.
尽管在战争期间经历了许多困难，家庭依然保持团结和希望。
C2 noun /ˌhoʊ.mi.oʊˈsteɪ.sɪs/

homeostasis

体内平衡，由生理过程维持的生理稳定性
Meaning
The tendency toward a relatively stable equilibrium between interdependent elements, especially as maintained by physiological processes.
Example
The human body maintains homeostasis through temperature regulation.
人体通过温度调节维持同态稳态。
C1 noun /ˌdɪs.kʌl.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

discoloration

褪色
Meaning
The process of changing or losing color; fading.
Example
Sun exposure causes discoloration of fabrics.
阳光暴露导致织物褪色。
C1 noun dɪˌlɪb.əˈreɪ.ʃən

deliberation

深思熟虑
Meaning
Long and careful consideration or discussion.
Example
The agreement was finalized after much deliberation.
协议在经过长时间的深思熟虑后最终确定。
C2 adjective /ˈtʃɜːrlɪʃ/

churlish

粗鲁
Meaning
Rude in a mean-spirited and surly way.
Example
It would be churlish to refuse her kind invitation.
拒绝她亲切的邀请将是粗鲁的。
B1 adjective /bɔɪld/

Boiled

煮熟的
Meaning
cooked in boiling water
Example
She served boiled eggs for breakfast.
她早餐时提供了煮鸡蛋。
C1 noun, verb /ˈskʌf.əl/

scuffle

冲突
Meaning
a short, confused fight or struggle; to engage in such a fight
Example
Two players scuffled on the field after the foul.
两名球员在犯规后在场上发生了冲突。
C2 adjective /ˈpɒndərəbl/

ponderable

可以考虑的, 可思考的
Meaning
able to be considered or thought about
Example
The evidence was substantial and ponderable.
证据是实质性的，并且是可以思考的。
C1 verb /ˈflɪk.ər/

flicker

闪烁
Meaning
to shine unsteadily or waver between light and dark
Example
The candle flickered in the wind.
蜡烛在风中闪烁。
C2 adjective /kwaɪˈesnt/

Quiescent

静止的; 安静的; 不活跃的;
Meaning
quiet; peaceful; inactive; dormant; at rest
Example
The volcano has been quiescent for over a century.
火山已经沉寂了一个多世纪。
C2 noun /ˈɪntərˌloʊpər/

interloper

闯入者
Meaning
A person who becomes involved in a situation or place where they are not wanted.
Example
He felt like an interloper at the private family gathering.
他在私人家庭聚会中感到像一个闯入者。
A2 noun /ˈsoʊʃəl ˈmiːdiə/

social media

社交媒体
Meaning
Websites and applications that enable users to create and share content or to participate in social networking.
Example
Social media often causes delays.
社交媒体经常造成延迟。
C2 adjective /ˈɪnmoʊst/

inmost

最深的
Meaning
Situated at the very heart or deepest part; most private or secret.
Example
She revealed her inmost thoughts to her closest friend.
她向她最亲密的朋友透露了她最深的想法。
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。
A2 adjective /θɪn/

Thin

薄的; 狭窄的
Meaning
having little thickness; not thick; slender
Example
She wore a thin jacket in the cold weather.
她在寒冷的天气里穿了一件薄外套。
C2 adjective /prəˈhɪbɪtɔːri/

prohibitory

禁止的
Meaning
Serving or tending to prohibit or forbid.
Example
The prohibitory laws were strictly enforced in the region.
禁止性的法律在该地区严格执行。
C1 adjective /ˌaʊt ən ˈaʊt/

out-and-out

完全
Meaning
complete; absolute; used to emphasize something extreme
Example
The speech was an out-and-out lie.
这个演讲是一个完全的谎言。
C2 verb /bɪˈhəʊv/

behove

适当
Meaning
British spelling of 'behoove'; to be appropriate or necessary
Example
It would behove the company to listen to its customers.
公司应该听取客户的意见。
A2 verb /pɪk/

pick

选择
Meaning
to choose; to take or select from a group; to pluck or gather
Example
Please pick your favorite color from the palette.
请从调色板中选择您最喜欢的颜色。
A2 noun /bentʃ/

Bench

长凳
Meaning
a long seat for several people, typically made of wood or stone
Example
The students sat on the bench.
学生们坐在长凳上。
A2 noun /sprɪŋ/

spring

春天
Meaning
the season between winter and summer when plants begin to grow
Example
Flowers bloom in the spring.
春天花开。
C1 noun /ˈpaɪ.ə.ti/

Piety

虔诚
Meaning
the quality of being religious or reverent; devout religious belief and practice
Example
His piety was evident in his daily prayers.
他的虔诚在他每天的祈祷中显而易见。
C1 noun /ˈpɛntəɡən/

pentagon

Meaning
A plane figure with five straight sides and five angles; also refers to the US Department of Defense building.
Example
The Pentagon is one of the most iconic government buildings in the United States.
B1 noun /ˈmem.bə.ʃɪp/

membership

会员资格
Meaning
The state of belonging to or being part of an organization or group.
Example
The country's membership in the organization marked 50 years.
该国在该组织中的会员资格已满50年。
C1 noun /meɪn/

mane

鬃毛
Meaning
the long hair growing on the neck of a horse, lion, or other animal
Example
The lion shook its thick mane proudly.
狮子骄傲地摇动着它浓密的鬃毛。
B2 noun /ˈdʌmi/

dummy

假人 / 傻瓜
Meaning
a model or replica of a human used for practice, display, or testing; also a term for a foolish person
Example
The tailor used a dummy to display the dress.
裁缝用假人展示了这件衣服。
C1 verb /deɪz/

daze

Meaning
to stun or confuse someone temporarily with a shock or surprise
Example
The bright lights dazed the runners as they entered the stadium.
C1 verb /weɪn/

wane

减少
Meaning
To decrease gradually in power, intensity, or size.
Example
The moon wanes after the full moon night.
月亮在满月之夜后开始减退。
C1 verb /kəˈrəʊd/

corrode

腐蚀
Meaning
to gradually destroy or wear away metal or other materials through chemical action
Example
The iron pipes corroded over time due to exposure to water.
铁管因暴露在水中而随着时间的推移而腐蚀。
C1 noun /ˈsmætərɪŋ/

smattering

浅薄的知识
Meaning
A small amount or superficial knowledge of something.
Example
He has a smattering of Spanish.
他对西班牙语有浅薄的了解。