C2 adjective /ˈrɪz.ə.bəl/

risible

可笑的

Meaning

so absurd or ridiculous that it deserves to be laughed at

Example

The idea of flying pigs is completely risible.

飞猪的想法完全是可笑的。

B2 verb /rɪˈzɜːv/

reserve

预定

Meaning

to keep something for future use; to book in advance

Example

I want to reserve a table for dinner.

我想为晚餐预订一张桌子。

C1 adjective /ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnsəbl̩/

reprehensible

可耻的

Meaning

Deserving strong criticism or blame.

Example

His dishonest actions were truly reprehensible.

他的不诚实行为真是可耻的。

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。

B2 noun /rɪˈstrɪk.ʃən/

Restriction

限制; 限定; 控制

Meaning

a limiting condition or measure; the limitation or control of someone or something

Example

There are strict restrictions on smoking in public places.

在公共场所吸烟有严格的限制。

B2 verb /rɪˈzaɪd/

reside

居住

Meaning

to live or dwell in a particular place

Example

They reside in a large house near the river.

他们住在河边的一座大房子里。

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 verb /rɪˈsʌsɪteɪt/

resuscitate

Meaning

to revive someone from unconsciousness or apparent death

Example

The doctors tried to resuscitate the patient after the heart attack.

A1 noun, verb /rɛst/

rest

Meaning

to cease work or movement in order to relax or recover strength

Example

He needs to rest after the long journey.

C1 adjective /ˈroʊtəri/

rotary

旋转的

Meaning

Relating to or characterized by rotation; revolving around an axis.

Example

The machine uses a rotary engine to function efficiently.

这台机器使用旋转引擎高效地工作。

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。

C1 verb /ˌriːˈmɒdəl/

remodel

重新装修

Meaning

To change the structure or form of something, especially a building.

Example

They decided to remodel their kitchen last summer.

他们决定去年夏天重新装修厨房。

B1 verb /rɪˈper/

repair

修理

Meaning

to fix something that is broken or damaged

Example

The mechanic will repair the car's engine tomorrow.

机械师明天将修理汽车发动机。

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。

C1 noun /ˈrɪdəns/

riddance

摆脱

Meaning

The action of getting rid of something unwanted or unpleasant.

Example

His departure was considered a welcome riddance by the team.

他的离开被团队视为一种欢迎的摆脱。

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。

B1 adjective /rɪˈdɪk.jə.ləs/

Ridiculous

荒谬的; 可笑的; 愚蠢的

Meaning

extremely silly or unreasonable; deserving or causing laughter

Example

The idea of building a house without tools is ridiculous.

没有工具建房子的想法是荒谬的。

B1 noun /ˌrek.ə.menˈdeɪ.ʃən/

Recommendation

reconstruct

重建

Meaning

to build or form something again after it has been damaged or destroyed

Example

The city was reconstructed after the earthquake.

这座城市在地震后重新建设。

B2 adjective /ˈruː.tɪd/

Rooted

根深蒂固的

Meaning

deeply established; firmly fixed

Example

His beliefs are deeply rooted in tradition.

他的信念深深扎根于传统。

B2 noun /rɪb/

Rib

肋骨

Meaning

one of the curved bones that protect the chest and lungs

Example

He broke his rib in the accident.

他在事故中断了一根肋骨。

A2 verb /rɪˈmeɪn/

remain

留下

Meaning

to stay in the same place; to continue to exist

Example

Only a few guests remain at the party.

只有少数客人留在派对上。

B2 noun /ˌriːprəˈdʌkʃən/

reproduction

繁殖, 再生产

Meaning

The process of producing offspring; the act of copying or duplicating.

Example

The textbook included a detailed diagram of human reproduction.

课本中包含了人类繁殖的详细图表。

A2 adjective /riːl/

Real

真实的; 真实的; 不是假的

Meaning

actually existing; genuine; not imaginary or fake

Example

This is a real diamond, not a fake one.

这是一个真实的钻石，不是假的。

C1 adjective /ˈraʊ.di/

Rowdy

吵闹的; 无序的; 破坏性的

Meaning

disorderly; unruly; noisy and disruptive

Example

The rowdy children were making too much noise.

吵闹的孩子们制造了太多噪音。

C1 verb /ˈrʌf.l̩/

ruffle

Meaning

to disturb the smoothness of something; to annoy or upset someone

Example

The wind ruffled her hair.

C2 noun /ˌriːkəˌpɪtjʊˈleɪʃən/

recapitulation

重述

Meaning

The act of summarizing or repeating the main points of something.

Example

The professor gave a brief recapitulation of the lecture before ending the class.

教授在结束课程之前简要地重述了讲座内容。

C1 adjective /rɪˈflek.sɪv/

Reflexive

反思的; 自我反省的

Meaning

directed back on itself; showing deep thought about oneself

Example

She became more reflexive about her behavior after the feedback.

她在反馈后变得更加反思自己的行为。

C1 noun /rɪˈliːf treɪn/

Relief Train

救援列车

Meaning

a train that carries emergency supplies and aid to disaster-affected areas

Example

The relief train arrived with food and medical supplies for the flood victims.

救援列车带着食物和医疗物资抵达洪水灾区。

B2 noun /ˌreɡ.jʊˈlær.ɪ.ti/

Regularity

规律性

Meaning

the quality of being regular; occurring at fixed intervals or in a consistent pattern

Example

The regularity of his exercise routine helped him stay healthy.

他锻炼的规律性帮助他保持健康。

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 noun /ˈriːdər/

reader

读者

Meaning

a person who reads or who is capable of reading

Example

She is a fast reader, finishing books in a day.

她是一个快速的读者，一天就能读完书。

B1 adjective /ˈrel.ə.vənt/

Relevant

rivet

用铆钉固定 / 吸引注意

Meaning

to fasten or secure with a rivet; to hold someone’s attention firmly

Example

The craftsman riveted the metal plates together.

工匠用铆钉把金属板固定在一起。

C1 verb /ˌriːəˈdʒʌst/

readjust

重新调整

Meaning

To change or move something again in order to achieve a better fit, condition, or balance.

Example

He readjusted the chair to make it more comfortable.

他重新调整了椅子，使其更加舒适。

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 noun /riːm/

ream

令纸

Meaning

A large quantity of paper (typically 500 sheets); informally, a large amount of something.

Example

The office ordered ten reams of paper.

办公室订购了十令纸。

C1 noun /ˌræʃəˈnæl/

rationale

基本原因

Meaning

the underlying reason or explanation for something

Example

The rationale behind his decision was clearly explained.

他决定背后的理由被清楚地解释了。

C1 verb /rænt/

rant

大喊大叫

Meaning

to speak or shout in an angry, uncontrolled way

Example

He ranted about the unfair treatment at work.

他在工作中大声抱怨不公正的待遇。

C1 noun/verb /rɪˈpoʊz/

repose

休息

Meaning

a state of rest, sleep, or tranquility; to rest or lie in a peaceful position

Example

After the long journey, she sought repose in the quiet garden.

长途旅行后，她在安静的花园里寻求休息。

B2 noun ˈrɛstɪŋ pleɪs

resting place

安息地

Meaning

A place where someone or something rests, especially a burial site.

Example

The resting place of the martyrs is near the river.

烈士的安息地靠近河流。

B2 adjective /rɪˈspek.tɪv/

Respective

各自的; 相关的

Meaning

belonging to each individual; particular to each

Example

The students returned to their respective classrooms after lunch.

学生们在午餐后回到了各自的教室。

C1 verb /ˌriːəˈfɜːrm/

reaffirm

重申

Meaning

To state again strongly; to confirm or strengthen a statement or belief.

Example

The president reaffirmed his commitment to education reform.

总统重申了他对教育改革的承诺。

C1 verb /ˌriːɪnˈsteɪt/

reinstate

恢复

Meaning

To restore someone or something to their former position or condition.

Example

The company decided to reinstate the suspended employee.

公司决定恢复被停职的员工。

C2 noun /roʊˈtʌn.də/

rotunda

圆形建筑

Meaning

a large circular building or hall, often with a dome

Example

Tourists gathered inside the grand rotunda of the capitol.

游客们聚集在国会大厦的宏伟圆顶大厅内。

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。

C2 adjective /ˈruːmi/

rheumy

泪眼

Meaning

Watery, especially referring to the eyes.

Example

His rheumy eyes showed signs of age and fatigue.

他那泪眼朦胧的眼睛显示出年龄和疲劳的迹象。

A2 adverb /ˈrɑː.ðər/

Rather

宁愿; 而不是;

Meaning

to some extent; instead; preferably

Example

I would rather stay home than go to the party.

我宁愿待在家里，也不想去派对。

B2 verb /rɪˈzɛmbəl/

resemble

像

Meaning

to look like or be similar to something or someone

Example

She resembles her mother in both appearance and mannerisms.

她在外貌和举止上都像她母亲。

C1 adjective /rɪˈper.ə.bəl/

Repairable

可修复的

Meaning

able to be fixed or mended; capable of being repaired

Example

The broken phone is repairable with the right parts.

坏掉的手机可以用正确的部件修复。

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。

B2 verb /ˌriːjuˈnaɪt/

reunite

重聚

Meaning

to bring together again after separation

Example

The family was reunited after many years.

这个家庭在许多年后重新团聚。

C2 adjective /rɪˈsplɛndənt/

resplendent

辉煌

Meaning

Shining brilliantly; dazzling in appearance or effect

Example

The bride looked resplendent in her wedding gown.

新娘穿着婚纱看起来光彩照人。

C1 verb /rɒmp/

romp

快乐地玩耍

Meaning

to play or move in a lively, carefree, and energetic way

Example

The children romped happily in the garden.

孩子们在花园里高兴地玩耍。

B2 adjective /ræʃ/

rash

草率, 鲁莽

Meaning

Acting quickly without careful consideration; reckless.

Example

It was a rash decision to invest without research.

没有研究就投资是一个鲁莽的决定。

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。

A2 verb /rɪŋ/

ring

铃声

Meaning

to make a clear sound like a bell; to call by telephone

Example

The bell rings every hour.

钟每小时响。

C1 adjective /ˈrænsɪd/

rancid

变质的

Meaning

having a bad taste or smell due to being old or spoiled (especially fats or oils)

Example

The butter had gone rancid after being left out too long.

黄油放得太久，变质了。

B2 noun /ˈrɒbər/

robber

强盗

Meaning

a person who steals property from others, often using force or threat

Example

The robber was caught after a quick police chase.

经过警方的快速追捕，强盗被抓住了。

C1 noun /rʌsk/

Rusk

干饼干；烤面包

Meaning

a hard, dry biscuit or twice-baked bread; a type of crisp, sweet biscuit

Example

The baby enjoyed eating the soft rusk with milk.

宝宝喜欢吃奶时吃软脆饼干。

B2 noun, verb /ˈriːteɪl/

retail

零售

Meaning

the sale of goods to the public in small quantities for use or consumption rather than for resale

Example

The company specializes in the retail of clothing and accessories.

公司专注于服装和配件的零售业务。

C2 noun /ruːθ/

ruth

同情

Meaning

A feeling of pity, compassion, or sorrow.

Example

He felt no ruth for the people he had betrayed.

他对他曾经背叛的人没有任何同情。

B1 noun /rɪˈɡret/

Regret

遗憾

Meaning

a feeling of sadness or disappointment about something that has happened or been done

Example

She felt deep regret about her harsh words.

她对她的尖锐话语深感遗憾。

A1 adjective /ˈrɛd.i/

ready

准备

Meaning

Prepared or available for use or action.

Example

She was ready to leave for the airport.

她准备好去机场了。

B2 adverb /ˈred.ɪ.li/

Readily

乐意地; 容易地; 毫不犹豫

Meaning

willingly; easily; without hesitation

Example

She readily agreed to help with the project.

她乐意地同意帮助项目。

A2 noun, verb /raʊ/ (argument), /roʊ/ (line of things)

row

排 / 争吵

Meaning

A line of things or people; also, a noisy quarrel; to propel a boat with oars.

Example

They had a loud row about money.

他们就钱大声争吵。

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。

C1 verb /rɪˈmɪt/

remit

汇款 / 免除

Meaning

To send money in payment or as a gift; to cancel or refrain from exacting a debt or punishment.

Example

He promised to remit the payment by the end of the week.

他承诺在本周末之前汇款。

C2 noun /ˈreɪləri/

raillery

友好的玩笑

Meaning

good-humored teasing or joking

Example

Their friendship was full of light-hearted raillery.

他们的友谊充满了轻松的玩笑。

C1 verb /raɪl/

rile

Meaning

to irritate or annoy someone

Example

His careless comments really riled her.

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。

A2 noun /rɪˈlɪdʒ.ən/

religion

宗教

Meaning

a system of faith and worship involving belief in a higher power

Example

Freedom of religion is a fundamental human right.

宗教自由是基本人权。

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。

B1 adjective ˈriː.dʒən.əl

regional

区域的

Meaning

Relating to or characteristic of a region.

Example

Regional hubs support localized industries.

区域中心支持本地行业。

B2 verb /ˈreɡjəleɪt/

regulate

监管；调节；规范；控制

Meaning

to control or maintain according to rules or laws

Example

The government regulates food safety.

政府对食品安全进行监管。

C1 noun /rɪˈmɛmbrəns/

remembrance

纪念

Meaning

the act of remembering or honoring someone or something

Example

A service was held in remembrance of the fallen soldiers.

为阵亡士兵举行了纪念仪式。

C2 noun /ˌriːkruːˈdɛsəns/

recrudescence

复发

Meaning

a new outbreak or revival of something that had subsided, especially an undesirable condition

Example

Health officials warned of a recrudescence of measles in several districts.

卫生官员警告多个地区麻疹的复发。

B2 noun /rɛlm/

realm

Meaning

A kingdom or domain; a field or area of activity or interest.

Example

He is well known in the realm of science.

C2 noun /rɪˈfɛktəri/

refectory

食堂

Meaning

a dining hall, especially in a monastery, convent, or school

Example

Students had lunch in the refectory.

学生们在食堂吃午餐。

C1 verb rɪˈplɛn.ɪʃ

replenish

补充

Meaning

Fill something up again.

Example

Drinking water helps replenish lost fluids in the body.

喝水有助于补充身体失去的液体。

C1 adjective /ˈroʊ.ɡɪʃ/

Roguish

调皮的; 狡猾的

Meaning

mischievous; playfully dishonest

Example

His roguish smile suggested he was up to some mischief.

他的调皮笑容暗示着他正在策划一些恶作剧。

C1 noun /ˈrɛɡjəleɪtər/

regulator

调节器

Meaning

a person or device that controls or maintains the operation of a system

Example

The government appointed a new regulator for the financial sector.

政府为金融部门任命了新的调节器。

A2 verb /rɪˈmuːv/

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。

A2 noun /ˈrɛsɪpi/

recipe

食谱

Meaning

a set of instructions for preparing a particular dish, including a list of the ingredients required

Example

I found a great recipe for chocolate cake.

我找到了一个很棒的巧克力蛋糕食谱。

C1 adjective /ˈræb.ɪd/

rabid

狂热的

Meaning

Having extreme or fanatical support for something; relating to or suffering from rabies.

Example

He was a rabid fan of the football team.

他是足球队的狂热粉丝。

C1 adverb /rɪˈspek.tə.bli/

Respectably

以尊敬的方式; 体面地;

Meaning

in a way that is worthy of respect; decently; properly

Example

She was dressed respectably for the interview.

她为面试穿得体面。

C1 verb /rɪˈpiːl/

repeal

Meaning

To officially cancel or revoke a law or decision.

Example

The government decided to repeal the outdated law.

B1 noun /ruːˈtiːn/

routine

日常工作, 习惯, 固定顺序

Meaning

A sequence of actions regularly followed; a fixed program.

Example

A well-structured routine improves productivity.

一个良好的结构化的日常生活提高了生产力。

B2 noun /ˈrɪb.ən/

ribbon

缎带

Meaning

a long, narrow strip of fabric used for tying or decoration

Example

She tied her hair with a red ribbon.

她用一条红色的缎带绑住了她的头发。

C2 noun /ræpˈskæliən/

rapscallion

顽皮的人

Meaning

A mischievous or cheeky person; a rascal.

Example

The little rapscallion hid his brother’s shoes as a prank.

这个小拉普斯卡里昂把他哥哥的鞋子藏起来，做了个恶作剧。

A2 noun ˈrɛlətɪvz

Relatives

亲戚

Meaning

A person connected by blood or marriage; a kinsman or kinswoman.

Example

Relatives can help you build a complete family tree.

亲戚们可以帮助你建立完整的家族树。

B2 verb /ˈrɛnəˌveɪt/

renovate

翻新

Meaning

to restore something old to a good state or to improve it

Example

They decided to renovate the old house before moving in.

他们决定在搬进之前修复旧房子。

C1 noun rɪˈfaɪnmənt

refinement

精炼

Meaning

The process of removing impurities or unwanted elements from a substance.

Example

His manners showed a refinement that made him stand out in any crowd.

他的举止展示了一种精炼，让他在人群中脱颖而出。

C1 adjective /ˈriːɡəl/

regal

皇家

Meaning

Resembling or fit for a king; majestic or royal.

Example

The queen entered the hall with a regal presence.

女王带着皇家气质走进大厅。

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 verb /roʊm/

roam

漫游

Meaning

to walk or travel without a specific destination; to wander

Example

Wild animals roam freely in the forest.

野生动物在森林中自由漫游。

A1 verb /rʌn/

run

跑步

Meaning

to move quickly on foot; to operate or function

Example

I run every morning for exercise.

我每天早上跑步锻炼。

B2 adjective /rɪˈzɪl.i.ənt/

resilient

韧性

Meaning

Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.

Example

Resilient materials ensure durability.

韧性材料确保耐用性。

B2 verb /ˈræl.i/

rally

Meaning

to come together for a common purpose or to recover strength or spirit

Example

The team rallied after halftime and won the match.

C1 noun /ˌrek.ənˌsɪl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/

reconciliation

和解

Meaning

The restoration of friendly relations; the action of making one view or belief compatible with another.

Example

The peace treaty was a major step toward reconciliation.

和平条约是迈向和解的重要一步。

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。

A2 adjective /ˈrʌʃən/

russian

Meaning

relating to Russia, its people, or its language

Example

She is studying the Russian language at university.

B2 noun /ˌrɛɡ.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

regulation

由权威制定和维护的规则或指令

Meaning

A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority.

Example

Government regulation ensures fair business practices.

政府规则确保公平的商业实践。

C1 noun /rɪˈmɪt.əns/

Remittance

汇款

Meaning

A sum of money sent in payment or as a gift.

Example

The country's economy benefits from expatriate remittance.

该国的经济从侨汇中受益。

C2 noun /ˈræpsədi/

rhapsody

激昂的歌曲/赞美

Meaning

an expression of great enthusiasm or an epic musical composition

Example

The singer’s performance was a rhapsody of emotions.

歌手的表演是一场情感的狂想曲。

B1 verb /rɑːb/

rob

抢劫

Meaning

to steal money or property from a person or place; to commit robbery

Example

The thief tried to rob the bank last night.

小偷昨晚试图抢劫银行。

B2 adjective /rɪˈspɒn.sɪv/

Responsive

响应的

Meaning

reacting quickly and positively; readily reacting to suggestions or changes

Example

The website is very responsive and loads quickly on all devices.

这个网站非常响应，能快速加载所有设备。

C2 verb /ˌriːkruːˈdɛs/

recrudesce

复发

Meaning

to break out or appear again after a period of dormancy or decline

Example

After months of calm, violence recrudesced in the region.

经过几个月的平静后，暴力在该地区再次爆发。

B2 noun /ˈrʊki/

rookie

菜鸟

Meaning

a person who is new to an activity or organization; a beginner

Example

The rookie policeman made a few mistakes on his first day.

新警察在第一天犯了几次错误。

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。

B2 noun /ˈraɪvəlri/

Rivalry

竞争; 对抗

Meaning

competition for the same objective or for superiority in the same field; the state of being rivals

Example

The rivalry between the two teams made the match exciting.

两个队伍之间的竞争使比赛变得非常刺激。

C1 noun /ˌrɛtrɪˈbjuːʃən/

retribution

报应，惩罚

Meaning

punishment inflicted as vengeance for a wrong or crime

Example

The villagers demanded retribution for the crime committed.

村民要求对犯下的罪行进行报应。

C2 noun /ˈreɪmənt/

raiment

衣服

Meaning

clothing, especially fine or formal wear

Example

The king wore royal raiment during the ceremony.

国王在仪式上穿着皇家衣服。

B2 noun /ˌrezəˈveɪʃən/

Reservation

预订

Meaning

the action of reserving something; an arrangement whereby something is reserved for a particular person; a qualification to an expression of agreement or approval

Example

I made a reservation at the restaurant for tonight.

我为今晚在餐厅做了一个预定。

C2 adjective /ˈrævənɪŋ/

ravening

饥饿和贪婪

Meaning

Extremely hungry and greedy; voracious.

Example

The ravening wolves circled the camp.

饥饿的狼包围了营地。

C2 noun /rɪˈdʒɔɪndər/

rejoinder

回应

Meaning

a quick or witty reply; a response to a remark or argument

Example

His sharp rejoinder silenced the crowd.

他犀利的回答让人群安静下来。

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 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 /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 /rɪˈstrɪkt/

restrict

限制

Meaning

To limit the size, amount, or range of something.

Example

The government decided to restrict the use of plastic bags.

政府决定限制塑料袋的使用。

C2 noun /ˈrɪvjʊlət/

rivulet

小溪

Meaning

a small stream of water; a tiny brook

Example

A rivulet ran down the hillside after the rain.

雨后，一条小溪从山坡上流下来。