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B2 noun /ˈrɪdəl/

Riddle

谜语
Meaning
a question or statement intentionally phrased so as to require ingenuity in ascertaining its answer or meaning; a puzzle
Example
The ancient riddle stumped all the scholars for years.
古老的谜语让所有学者困扰了多年。
C1 noun /ˌmɔːrəˈtɔːriəm/

moratorium

暂停令
Meaning
A temporary suspension or delay of an activity, law, or obligation.
Example
The government announced a moratorium on new mining licenses.
政府宣布对新矿业许可证实行暂停令。
C2 adjective ˌnjʊə.rəʊ.saɪənˈtɪ.fɪk

neuroscientific

神经科学的
Meaning
Related to the scientific study of the brain and nervous system.
Example
Neuroscientific research helps understand memory retention.
神经科学研究有助于理解记忆保持。
B2 noun bjʊəˈrɒk.rə.si

bureaucracy

官僚主义
Meaning
A system of government in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives.
Example
Excessive bureaucracy can slow down decision-making.
过度的官僚主义会减缓决策过程。
C2 noun /dɪˈbɔːtʃəri/

debauchery

堕落
Meaning
excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures; corruption or vice
Example
The novel depicts the debauchery of the aristocrats in the city.
这本小说描写了城市中贵族的堕落。
C2 noun /ˌɪnkrɪˈdjuːləti/

incredulity

怀疑
Meaning
the state of being unwilling or unable to believe something
Example
She looked at him with incredulity after hearing the strange story.
在听到那个奇怪的故事后，她带着怀疑看着他。
C1 adjective /ɪˈmeɪʃieɪtɪd/

emaciated

消瘦
Meaning
Abnormally thin or weak, usually due to illness or lack of food.
Example
The emaciated dog was rescued from the abandoned house.
那只消瘦的狗从废弃的房子里被救出来。
B1 noun /ɪkˈsten.ʃən/

Extension

延长; 扩展
Meaning
the action of extending something; additional time or space
Example
The professor granted an extension for the assignment deadline.
教授为作业截止日期延长了时间。
C1 noun /spæt/

spat

小争吵
Meaning
a short, petty quarrel or argument
Example
They had a brief spat about who should do the dishes.
他们就谁应该洗碗发生了一个小争吵。
C1 verb /ˈbɑːrtər/

barter

Meaning
To exchange goods or services without using money.
Example
They bartered their crops for handmade tools.
C1 noun ˈfɔː.saɪt

foresight

远见
Meaning
The ability to predict or the action of predicting what will happen or be needed in the future.
Example
His foresight helped the company avoid financial losses.
他的远见帮助公司避免了经济损失。
C1 adjective /ˈskrʌfi/

Scruffy

邋遢的或不整洁的外观；脏的和磨损的
Meaning
untidy or unkempt in appearance; shabby and worn
Example
The scruffy old dog wandered through the streets looking for food.
那只邋遢的老狗在街上徘徊，寻找食物。
B1 noun /weɪst/

Waist

腰部
Meaning
the part of the human body below the ribs and above the hips
Example
She tied a belt around her waist.
她把腰带系在腰部。
C1 noun /əˈlʌmnəs/

alumnus

校友
Meaning
a former student or graduate of a school, college, or university
Example
He is an alumnus of Harvard University.
他是哈佛大学的校友。
B1 verb /rɪˈfɜː/

refer

参考
Meaning
to mention or allude to something; to direct someone to a source of information
Example
Please refer to page 45 for more details.
请参阅第45页以获取更多详细信息。
C2 noun /ˈɪd.i.ə.si/

Idiocy

愚蠢
Meaning
extremely stupid behavior or actions; foolishness
Example
The decision to ignore safety protocols was pure idiocy that endangered everyone.
忽视安全协议的决定是纯粹的愚蠢，危及了每个人。
A2 adjective /ˈlʌv.li/

Lovely

美丽的；迷人的；愉快的；吸引人的
Meaning
beautiful; charming; delightful; attractive
Example
What a lovely day for a picnic!
什么美好的一天适合野餐！
C2 adjective /ˌhaɪpərˈbɔːriən/

hyperborean

极北的
Meaning
Relating to the extreme north; very cold or frigid.
Example
The explorers prepared for the hyperborean climate of the Arctic.
探险者为北极的极北气候做准备。
B2 verb /ˈkæt.ɪ.ɡə.raɪzd/

categorized

分类
Meaning
Placed in a particular class or group.
Example
The city was categorized as highly polluted.
这个城市被归类为高度污染。
C2 prefix /dɪs-/

dys-

前缀，表示异常、不良、困难或缺陷
Meaning
A prefix meaning abnormal, bad, difficult, or impaired.
Example
Words like 'dysfunction' and 'dyslexia' use the prefix dys- to indicate difficulty or impairment.
像“功能障碍”和“阅读困难”这样的词使用前缀dis-来表示困难或缺陷。
C2 adjective /mæɡˈnɪləkwənt/

magniloquent

夸张的语言
Meaning
using high-flown or pompous language
Example
The politician’s magniloquent speech impressed the crowd.
政治家的夸张演讲给人们留下了深刻的印象。
C1 adjective /ˌkævəˈlɪər/

cavalier

漫不经心
Meaning
showing a lack of proper concern; dismissive or offhand
Example
He had a cavalier attitude toward safety regulations.
他对安全规定有一种漫不经心的态度。
C1 verb /fɔːrˈtɛl/

foretell

预言
Meaning
to predict or announce something before it happens
Example
The old man claimed he could foretell the future.
那位老人声称他能够预言未来。
C1 adjective /ˈfleɪɡrənt/

flagrant

显眼且明显错误
Meaning
shockingly noticeable or evident; glaringly wrong
Example
It was a flagrant violation of the rules.
这是对规则的明显违反。
B1 verb /weɪ/

weigh

称重
Meaning
to measure the weight of something; to consider carefully
Example
Please weigh the package before shipping.
请在发货前称重包裹。
B2 verb /ɜːrdʒ/

urge

催促
Meaning
to strongly encourage or try to persuade someone to do something
Example
Doctors urge patients to exercise regularly.
医生鼓励病人定期锻炼。
B2 noun /ˈklaɪ.mæks/

Climax

高潮
Meaning
the most intense, exciting, or important point of something; the highest or most intense point in a process
Example
The movie reached its climax during the final battle scene.
电影在最后的战斗场面中达到了高潮。
C2 adjective /əˈbɔːrtɪv/

abortive

失败的
Meaning
Failing to produce the intended result; unsuccessful.
Example
Their abortive attempt to climb the mountain ended in retreat.
他们登山的失败尝试以撤退告终。
C1 verb /ˈtɪpɪfaɪ/

typify

代表
Meaning
to represent or be a typical example of something
Example
His leadership style typifies the new corporate culture.
他的领导风格体现了新的企业文化。
A2 noun ˌpɒpjuˈleɪʃən

population

人口
Meaning
All the inhabitants of a particular place; the number of people living in a country or region.
Example
The population supported autonomy.
人口支持自治。
B1 noun /ˈreɪn.boʊ/

Rainbow

彩虹
Meaning
an arch of colors formed in the sky by sunlight shining through rain
Example
After the storm, a beautiful rainbow appeared in the sky.
暴风雨后，天空中出现了美丽的彩虹。
B2 phrase ˈɡləʊ.bəl ˌkəʊ.ɒp.əˈreɪ.ʃən

global cooperation

全球合作
Meaning
International collaboration and working together across countries to address common challenges and goals.
Example
Global cooperation is essential to address climate challenges.
全球合作对于解决气候问题至关重要。
C2 verb /ɪˈfeɪsɪŋ/

effacing

抹去 / 使自己不显眼
Meaning
erasing or making oneself inconspicuous; to remove or diminish in significance
Example
She kept effacing herself during the meeting so that others could shine.
她在会议期间不断抹去自己，以便其他人能够发光。
A1 noun /koʊld drɪŋk/

Cold drink

冷饮
Meaning
A chilled beverage; a refreshing drink served cold
Example
I ordered a cold drink to beat the summer heat.
我点了一杯冷饮来缓解夏天的热度。
A2 noun /ˈkændl/

candle

蜡烛
Meaning
a stick of wax with a wick that burns to give light
Example
She lit a candle during the power cut.
在停电时她点燃了一根蜡烛。
A2 noun /ʃer/

Share

份额
Meaning
a portion of something; a part or portion of a larger amount
Example
Each partner received an equal share of the company profits.
每个合作伙伴都收到了公司利润的相等份额。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/

unchanging

不变的
Meaning
remaining the same over time; not changing
Example
Her love for her family was unchanging throughout the years.
她对家人的爱多年来始终不变。
B2 noun /tsuːˈnɑː.mi/

tsunami

海啸
Meaning
a large sea wave caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption
Example
The tsunami devastated the coastal town, leaving thousands homeless.
海啸摧毁了沿海城市，导致成千上万的人无家可归。
B2 noun /ˈfer.i boʊt/

Ferry-boat

渡船
Meaning
a boat that carries passengers and vehicles across water
Example
We took the ferry-boat to cross the river.
我们坐渡船过河。
C2 verb /ˈmɒlɪfaɪ/

mollify

安抚
Meaning
To calm or soothe someone's anger or anxiety.
Example
The manager tried to mollify the angry customers with discounts.
经理试图通过折扣安抚生气的顾客。
B2 noun ɪkˈspænʃən

expansion

扩展
Meaning
The action of becoming larger or more extensive; growth or development.
Example
Volunteering helps in the expansion of social networks.
志愿服务有助于社交网络的扩展。
B1 noun /ˈkæt.ər.pɪl.ər/

Caterpillar

毛毛虫
Meaning
the larva of a butterfly or moth that feeds on plants
Example
The caterpillar ate all the leaves on the plant.
毛毛虫吃掉了植物上的所有叶子。
B2 noun /buːˈtiːk/

boutique

时尚店
Meaning
a small shop that sells fashionable clothes or accessories
Example
She bought a beautiful dress from a boutique downtown.
她在市中心的时尚店里买了一件漂亮的裙子。
B2 verb /ɪɡˈzɜrt/

exert

施加
Meaning
to apply or bring to bear; to use physical or mental effort
Example
He exerted all his strength to lift the heavy box.
他全力以赴抬起沉重的箱子。
C1 adjective /ˈfiːlaɪn/

feline

猫的特征
Meaning
relating to or characteristic of cats
Example
Her movements were graceful and almost feline in their elegance.
她的动作优雅，几乎像猫一样。
A2 noun /kwiːn/

queen

女王
Meaning
a female ruler of a country or the wife of a king
Example
The queen addressed her people with grace.
女王以优雅的姿态向她的人民致辞。
B1 adjective /ˈdiːsənt/

decent

体面
Meaning
conforming to standards of propriety, good taste, or morality
Example
He found a decent job after months of searching.
他在几个月的寻找后找到了一份体面的工作。
C2 adjective /juːˈʒʊəriəs/

usurious

高利贷的
Meaning
Charging excessively high interest rates on loans.
Example
The bank was accused of offering loans at usurious rates.
该银行被指控以高利贷利率提供贷款。
A2 noun /laɪt bʌlb/

Light bulb

灯泡
Meaning
a glass or plastic container that produces light when electricity passes through it
Example
The light bulb in the kitchen needs to be replaced.
厨房里的灯泡需要更换。
B2 verb /stæk/

stack

Meaning
to arrange things in a neat pile or one on top of another
Example
He stacked the books neatly on the shelf.
C1 noun /straɪf/

strife

冲突, 争斗
Meaning
angry or violent conflict; struggle or discord
Example
The region has been torn apart by political strife.
该地区已被政治冲突撕裂。
A1 noun /lɒt/

lot

许多
Meaning
A large number or amount; a group or portion.
Example
She bought a lot of books at the fair.
她在集市上买了很多书。
C1 adjective /ˈpɪər.ləs/

Peerless

无与伦比的; 独一无二的; 无竞争对手的
Meaning
unequaled; having no match or equal; without rival
Example
Her peerless beauty captivated everyone.
她无与伦比的美丽吸引了所有人。
A2 adjective /ˈtaɪ.ni/

Tiny

非常小; 微小
Meaning
extremely small in size or amount
Example
The baby bird was tiny and helpless.
小鸟宝宝非常小并且无助。
A2 noun /ˈruːlər/

ruler

统治者; 尺子
Meaning
A person who governs or controls a country; a straight-edged tool used for measuring or drawing lines
Example
The ruler drew a straight line on the paper while the king was a powerful ruler of his kingdom.
鲁勒在纸上画了一条直线，而国王是他王国的强大统治者。
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。
A2 noun /ˈdiː.teɪl/

detail

细节
Meaning
An individual feature, fact, or item of information.
Example
She explained the plan in great detail.
她详细解释了计划。
C1 adjective /moʊv/

mauve

浅紫色
Meaning
a pale purple color with a grayish or bluish tinge
Example
She wore a beautiful mauve dress to the party.
她穿着一件漂亮的浅紫色连衣裙参加了聚会。
B2 noun /ˌvaɪ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/

Violation

违反; 违反规则
Meaning
the action of violating someone or something; the action of breaking or failing to comply with a rule or formal agreement
Example
The company was fined for violation of environmental regulations.
该公司因违反环境法规而被罚款。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈvɪnsəbl/

invincible

不可战胜
Meaning
too powerful to be defeated or overcome
Example
The team seemed invincible after winning ten matches in a row.
这支队伍在连续赢得十场比赛后，看起来不可战胜。
B1 verb /braʊz/

browse

浏览
Meaning
To look at or skim through casually, especially online or in a store
Example
She likes to browse books in the library.
她喜欢在图书馆浏览书籍。
C2 noun /daɪˈvɛstɪtʃər/

divestiture

资产剥离
Meaning
the action of selling off or disposing of business interests or assets
Example
The divestiture of the subsidiary was completed last year.
子公司的资产剥离于去年完成。
B1 noun /blæk ˈber.i/

Black berry

黑莓
Meaning
a small dark purple or black fruit that grows on bushes
Example
We picked fresh blackberries from the garden for our pie.
我们从花园里摘取了新鲜的黑莓做我们的派。
B2 adjective /rɪˈsɔːrsfəl/

resourceful

Meaning
Having the ability to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties.
Example
She is very resourceful when it comes to solving unexpected problems.
C1 noun /ˌpɜːrspəˈreɪʃn/

perspiration

出汗
Meaning
The process of sweating.
Example
Heavy exercise causes perspiration.
剧烈运动会引起出汗。
B1 adjective ˈkɒmplɛks

complex

复杂
Meaning
Having many interrelated parts or factors; complicated.
Example
The relationship between poverty and education is complex.
贫困与教育之间的关系很复杂。
B2 adjective /aɪˈdentɪkəl/

Identical

相同的; 完全一样的
Meaning
exactly the same; not different in any way
Example
The twins look completely identical to each other.
这对双胞胎看起来完全一样。
C2 noun /ˈæsɪˌteɪt/

acetate

醋酸盐
Meaning
a salt or ester of acetic acid; a synthetic material used in textiles and film
Example
The company produces acetate fibers for clothing.
该公司生产用于服装的醋酸纤维。
B2 adjective /dɪˈvoʊtɪd/

devoted

奉献的
Meaning
Very loving, loyal, or dedicated.
Example
She is a devoted mother who always puts her children first.
她是一个奉献的母亲，总是把孩子们放在第一位。
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈfrændʒɪbəl/

irrefrangible

不可侵犯的
Meaning
Not to be broken, violated, or infringed
Example
The constitution guarantees certain irrefrangible rights to every citizen.
宪法保证每个公民享有某些不可侵犯的权利。
C2 adjective /baɪˈkæmərəl/

bicameral

两院制
Meaning
Having two branches or chambers, especially in a legislature.
Example
The United States has a bicameral legislature consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
美国有一个两院制的立法机构，由参议院和众议院组成。
B1 adverb /ˈpɜːfɪktli/

perfectly

Meaning
in a perfect manner; without flaws
Example
She performed the task perfectly.
B2 adjective /ˈpraɪs.ləs/

Priceless

无价的；极其宝贵的
Meaning
extremely valuable; invaluable; beyond price
Example
Her grandmother's antique jewelry is absolutely priceless.
她祖母的古董珠宝是绝对无价的。
C1 adjective /ˈtɪp.tɒp/

Tiptop

极好的；一流的
Meaning
of the highest quality; excellent; in perfect condition
Example
The car is in tiptop condition.
这辆车处于极好的状态。
C1 noun /ˈɑn.set/

Onset

开始; 起始
Meaning
the beginning or early stages of something; the start of a medical condition
Example
The onset of winter brought heavy snowfall.
冬天的开始带来了大雪。
C1 adjective səˈsaɪ.ə.təl

societal

社会的
Meaning
Relating to society or social relationships.
Example
Societal benefits of space tourism are under debate.
太空旅游的社会效益正在辩论中。
B2 noun /ˈnɪk.neɪm/

Nickname

昵称
Meaning
a familiar or humorous name given to a person instead of their real name
Example
His nickname is 'Tiger' because he's so brave.
他的昵称是'老虎'因为他非常勇敢。
A2 noun /ˈɑːrmi/

army

军队
Meaning
a large organized military force trained for war
Example
The army protected the border from attack.
军队保护了边境免受攻击。
A2 noun /ɡlʌv/

glove

手套
Meaning
A covering for the hand with separate parts for the fingers and thumb.
Example
She wore gloves to protect her hands from the cold.
她戴上手套保护双手免受寒冷。
B1 noun /rɪˈtaɪə.mənt/

Retirement

退休
Meaning
the action or fact of leaving one's job and ceasing to work; the period of life after leaving work
Example
He is planning his retirement after 40 years of service.
他在工作40年后计划退休。
B2 noun /ˌstɪm.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/

stimulation

刺激
Meaning
The action of arousing interest, enthusiasm, or excitement.
Example
Stimulation reduces stress and aids relaxation.
刺激减少压力并有助于放松。
C2 verb /dɪˈtruːd/

detrude

推向下或推向外面
Meaning
To thrust or force something downward or outward.
Example
The violent waves detruded rocks from the cliff.
暴力的海浪把岩石从悬崖上推了下来。
B1 noun /ˈpɪdʒ.ən/

Pigeon

鸽子
Meaning
a grey and white bird with a fat body that is common in cities
Example
The pigeon pecked at breadcrumbs on the sidewalk.
鸽子在人行道上啄食面包屑。
A2 noun /prəˈdʌkʃən/

production

生产
Meaning
the process of manufacturing or creating something
Example
The production of this film took over a year.
这部电影的制作超过了一年。
C2 noun /ˈæf.ə.rɪ.zəm/

aphorism

Meaning
a short, witty saying that expresses a general truth or principle
Example
He began his speech with an aphorism about life and success.
C1 noun /ˈheɪvən/

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 /ˌævəˈrɪʃəs/

avaricious

贪婪的
Meaning
having or showing extreme greed for wealth or material gain
Example
The avaricious landlord increased the rent unfairly.
贪婪的房东不公正地提高了租金。
C1 noun /bɪˈriːvmənt/

bereavement

Meaning
The state of having lost a loved one through death.
Example
She received many letters of sympathy during her time of bereavement.
C2 verb /ˈreə.rɪ.faɪ/

rarefy

稀释, 精炼
Meaning
To make something less dense or more refined.
Example
The air rarefies as you climb higher into the mountains.
随着你爬得更高，空气变得更稀薄。
B2 adjective /ˈsʌb.sɪ.kwənt/

subsequent

随后的
Meaning
Coming after something in time; following in time or order.
Example
Subsequent events clarified the outcomes.
随后的事件澄清了结果。
A2 adverb /ˈsʌm.haʊ/

Somehow

不管怎样;
Meaning
in some way; for some reason that is not clear
Example
Somehow, I managed to finish the project on time.
不管怎样，我成功地按时完成了项目。
B2 noun, verb /kloʊk/

cloak

披风
Meaning
a loose outer garment; to cover, hide, or disguise
Example
The spy cloaked his identity with a false name.
间谍用一个假名字掩藏了他的身份。
C2 adjective /ˌpɪkəˈjuːn/

picayune

微不足道的, 琐碎的
Meaning
of little value or importance; trivial
Example
He complained about the picayune details of the contract.
他抱怨合同中的琐碎细节。
B1 adjective /ˈmen.təl/

Mental

心理的
Meaning
relating to the mind; intellectual; psychological
Example
She has strong mental health and resilience.
她的心理健康和韧性很强。
B2 conjunction /ˌɔːlˈbiː.ɪt/

albeit

尽管
Meaning
Although; even though.
Example
He finally agreed, albeit reluctantly.
他最终同意了，尽管不情愿。
B2 adverb /ʌnˈwɪlɪŋli/

unwillingly

不情愿地
Meaning
in a way that shows reluctance or lack of desire; not willingly
Example
She unwillingly agreed to attend the meeting.
她不情愿地同意参加会议。
B1 noun, verb /ˈfəʊtəʊˌkɒpi/

photocopy

复印
Meaning
a copy of a document made using a photocopying machine; to make such a copy
Example
Please photocopy these documents before the meeting.
请在会议前复印这些文件。
B1 verb /ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz/

criticize

批评
Meaning
to express disapproval or find fault with someone or something
Example
The teacher criticized the student's poor handwriting.
老师批评了学生的糟糕字迹。
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.
A2 noun ˈpʌblɪk træns ˈpɔːt

public transport

公共交通
Meaning
Transportation systems available for use by the general public, typically including buses, trains, and metros.
Example
Public transport systems are essential for reducing traffic congestion.
公共交通系统对于减少交通拥堵至关重要。
C2 noun /mælˈfiːzəns/

malfeasance

公职人员的不当行为
Meaning
Wrongdoing or misconduct, especially by a public official.
Example
The mayor was accused of malfeasance in office.
市长因在职务中不当行为而被指控。
C1 noun /ˈmɒk.ər.i/

Mockery

嘲笑; 讽刺;
Meaning
teasing and contemptuous language or behavior; ridicule
Example
His speech was met with mockery from the audience.
他的演讲遭到了观众的嘲笑。
B1 noun ˌen.dʒɪˈnɪə.rɪŋ

engineering

工程学
Meaning
The application of scientific and mathematical principles to design, build, and maintain structures, machines, or systems.
Example
Genetic engineering transforms agricultural practices.
基因工程改变了农业实践。
B1 adverb /ˈpriːviəsli/

previously

以前
Meaning
at an earlier time or before now
Example
She had previously worked at a bank before starting her own business.
她曾在银行工作过，之后才开始了自己的生意。
C2 adjective /kənˌtɛmpəˈreɪniəs/

contemporaneous

同时代的
Meaning
existing, happening, or occurring at the same time
Example
The two artists were contemporaneous and often influenced each other.
这两位艺术家是同时代的，并且经常互相影响。
C1 noun /əˈflɪkʃən/

affliction

痛苦
Meaning
a state of pain, suffering, or distress
Example
Poverty is a common affliction in many parts of the world.
贫困是世界许多地方的常见痛苦。
C1 noun /ˈvɜːrtɛks/

vertex

顶点
Meaning
The highest point; the top or the apex.
Example
The climber reached the vertex of the mountain.
登山者达到了山顶。
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。
C2 noun /ˌær.əˈbesk/

arabesque

装饰性设计
Meaning
a complex, ornate design featuring intertwined flowing lines, often used in architecture or ballet poses
Example
The ceiling was decorated with delicate arabesque patterns.
天花板上装饰着精美的阿拉贝斯克图案。
C2 adjective/verb /ɪnˈkɑːrneɪt/

incarnate

化身
Meaning
to embody or represent in human form; in flesh
Example
She is kindness incarnate.
她是善良的化身。
B2 noun, adjective /prɪˈmɪər/ or /ˈpriːmiər/

premier

总理 / 主要
Meaning
the head of government in some countries; first in importance or rank
Example
The French premier addressed the nation.
法国总理向全国发表了讲话。
C2 noun /waɪl/

wile

狡猾, 欺骗
Meaning
A trick or clever scheme meant to deceive or outwit someone.
Example
He used every wile to win her trust.
他用了所有的狡猾来赢得她的信任。
C1 noun /roʊt/

rote

死记硬背
Meaning
mechanical or habitual repetition, often without understanding
Example
He learned the poem by rote without understanding its meaning.
他通过死记硬背学会了这首诗，但没有理解其含义。
B2 noun /biːk/

Beak

鸟嘴
Meaning
the hard pointed part of a bird's mouth
Example
The eagle has a sharp beak for tearing meat.
鹰有一个锋利的鸟嘴来撕裂肉。
B1 noun /ˈvæk.juːm/

vacuum

真空
Meaning
A space entirely devoid of matter; an absence of atmosphere or content.
Example
The scientist created a vacuum chamber for the experiment.
科学家为实验创建了一个真空室。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈfɪt/

Unfit

不适合; 不适当;
Meaning
not in good physical condition; unsuitable or inappropriate
Example
He was declared unfit for military service due to his poor health.
由于健康状况差，他被宣判不适合军事服务。
B2 adjective + noun kriˈeɪtɪv ɪɡˈzɪbɪts

creative exhibits

创意展览
Meaning
Artistic displays or presentations that show originality and imagination.
Example
The creative exhibits highlighted recycling possibilities.
创意展览突出了回收的可能性。
B1 adverb /ˈɛlswɛr/

elsewhere

在别的地方
Meaning
In, at, or to some other place.
Example
If you can’t find it here, try looking elsewhere.
如果你在这里找不到，试着去别的地方找找。
C2 verb /ˈkɒr.ʌ.skeɪt/

coruscate

闪烁
Meaning
to sparkle or flash brightly
Example
The fireworks coruscated across the night sky.
烟火在夜空中闪烁。
B2 adverb /ˈtʃiːfli/

chiefly

主要
Meaning
mainly; primarily
Example
The festival is celebrated chiefly by young people.
这个节日主要由年轻人庆祝。
C1 adjective /dɪˈvɪzəbl/

divisible

可被除
Meaning
Capable of being divided by another number without leaving a remainder.
Example
Twelve is divisible by three and four.
十二可以被三和四整除。