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B1 noun /ruːt/

Root

根; 来源; 根源; 原因
Meaning
the part of a plant that grows underground; the basic cause, source, or origin of something
Example
We need to find the root of this problem to solve it permanently.
我们需要找到这个问题的根源，才能永久解决它。
C1 adjective ˌnɒnˈvɜːr.bəl

nonverbal

非语言
Meaning
Communication using body language, facial expressions, or gestures instead of words
Example
Nonverbal cues play a crucial role in effective communication.
非语言提示在有效沟通中起着至关重要的作用。
C2 adjective /ˈnɛðər/

nether

下方的
Meaning
situated down or below; lower
Example
They explored the nether regions of the cave.
他们探险了洞穴的下方区域。
B2 noun /loʊf/

Loaf

面包
Meaning
a shaped mass of bread baked as a unit
Example
She bought a fresh loaf of bread from the bakery.
她从面包店买了一个新鲜的面包。
C1 adjective /ɪˈnɔːɡjərəl/

Inaugural

开幕
Meaning
marking the beginning of something; first; opening
Example
The president delivered his inaugural speech.
总统发表了他的开幕演讲。
C2 adjective /ˈwɜːkmənˌlaɪk/

workmanlike

务实
Meaning
Showing efficient, competent, and practical skill, but without flair or creativity.
Example
The carpenter delivered a workmanlike performance on the project.
木匠在项目中交付了一个务实的表现。
C1 noun /ˈɡræv.ɪ.tæs/

gravitas

重力
Meaning
Dignity, seriousness, or solemnity of manner or speech.
Example
The judge spoke with great gravitas.
法官以极大的严肃性发言。
C1 adjective /ˈsɔːsi/

saucy

大胆的
Meaning
Boldly rude, cheeky, or playfully disrespectful.
Example
The child gave a saucy reply to his teacher.
那个孩子给老师一个大胆的回答。
C1 noun/adjective /ˈstɜː.lɪŋ/

sterling

英国货币 / 优秀
Meaning
British money, especially pounds; of excellent quality.
Example
She was praised for her sterling work on the project.
她因在项目中的出色工作而受到表扬。
C2 adjective /kəmˈpleɪzənt/

complaisant

过于顺从
Meaning
willing to please others or to accept what they do or say without protest
Example
He was too complaisant to refuse their demands.
他太顺从以至于无法拒绝他们的要求。
B1 adjective ˈkʌltʃərəl

cultural

文化的
Meaning
Relating to the arts and to intellectual achievements.
Example
Schools organize cultural programs to honor Victory Day.
学校组织文化活动来纪念胜利日。
A2 adjective /streɪt/

Straight

直的; 直接的; 诚实的;
Meaning
extending or moving uniformly in one direction; not curved or bent; honest
Example
Draw a straight line from point A to point B.
从点A到点B画一条直线。
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。
C2 verb /dɪˈfoʊlieɪt/

defoliate

除叶
Meaning
to strip leaves from a tree, plant, or area, often using chemicals
Example
The farmers defoliated the fields before harvest.
农民在收获前除叶了田地。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈkluːsɪv/

inconclusive

不确定的
Meaning
Not leading to a definite result or decision.
Example
The investigation remained inconclusive due to a lack of evidence.
由于缺乏证据，调查仍然是没有结果的。
C2 noun /kɒnˌtek.stʃu.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

contextualization

情境化
Meaning
The process of placing something in its proper context or setting to understand it better.
Example
Contextualization of historical events helps students understand them better.
历史事件的情境化帮助学生更好地理解它们。
A1 noun, verb /baɪk/

bike

自行车
Meaning
a bicycle or motorcycle; to ride a bicycle
Example
He biked to school every day.
他每天骑自行车去学校。
C2 noun /ˈbrɪn.dʒəl/

Brinjal

茄子
Meaning
a large purple vegetable that is white inside; also called eggplant
Example
My mother cooked brinjal curry for lunch.
我妈妈做了茄子咖喱作为午餐。
B2 noun /ˈteɪkˌɔːf/

takeoff

起飞
Meaning
The moment an aircraft leaves the ground and begins to fly; also a sudden rise or start in activity or success.
Example
The plane's takeoff was delayed due to bad weather.
由于恶劣天气，飞机的起飞被延迟了。
B2 noun /ˈpɒp.i/

Poppy

罂粟
Meaning
a bright red flower with black seeds, often used as a symbol of remembrance
Example
The red poppy bloomed beautifully in the garden.
红色的罂粟花在花园里美丽地绽放。
B1 noun /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɒnɪks/

electronics

电子学
Meaning
the branch of physics and technology dealing with circuits and devices using transistors, microchips, and other components
Example
He studied electronics at university.
他在大学学习电子学。
C2 verb /sɪˈkwɛstreɪt/

sequestrate

查封
Meaning
To take legal possession of assets until a debt is paid or disputes are resolved.
Example
The court decided to sequestrate the company's property.
法院决定查封公司的财产。
C1 verb /ɪnˈreɪdʒ/

enrage

激怒
Meaning
To make someone extremely angry.
Example
His unfair remarks enraged the audience.
他的不公正言论激怒了观众。
B2 verb /ˈnoʊtɪfaɪ/

notify

通知
Meaning
to inform someone officially about something
Example
The manager will notify the staff about the schedule change.
经理将通知员工关于时间表的变化。
A2 noun /ˈdeɪ.tə/

Data

数据
Meaning
facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis; information in digital form
Example
Scientists analyzed the data from thousands of experiments to reach their conclusion.
科学家分析了来自数千个实验的数据，以得出结论。
C2 noun /ˈflɒtsəm/

flotsam

漂浮的残骸
Meaning
Floating debris from a shipwreck or things discarded and left floating.
Example
The beach was littered with flotsam after the storm.
暴风雨后，海滩上充满了漂浮的残骸。
C1 adverb /əˈtroʊʃəsli/

atrociously

极其糟糕地
Meaning
in a very cruel, shocking, or extremely bad manner
Example
The service at the restaurant was atrociously slow.
这家餐馆的服务慢得极其糟糕。
C1 noun /ˈpʌndɪt/

pundit

专家
Meaning
An expert in a particular subject or field who is frequently called upon to give opinions to the public.
Example
Political pundits debated the election results on television.
政治专家在电视上讨论了选举结果。
C2 noun /ʃɪˈkeɪnəri/

chicanery

欺诈
Meaning
The use of trickery or deception to achieve a purpose.
Example
The politician was accused of chicanery to win the election.
这位政治家因利用欺诈手段赢得选举而被指控。
C1 noun /trɔːf/

trough

槽, 低谷
Meaning
A long, narrow container from which animals eat or drink; also, a low point between waves or in business cycles.
Example
The cows drank water from the wooden trough.
奶牛从木槽里喝水。
B1 noun /ˈlek.tʃər/

Lecture

讲座
Meaning
an educational talk to an audience, especially to students in a university or college
Example
The professor gave an interesting lecture on history.
教授做了一个有趣的历史讲座。
C1 noun /ˈpæntəmaɪm/

pantomime

哑剧
Meaning
A type of theatrical performance using gestures and movements without spoken words; in Britain, a musical comedy play for families performed at Christmas.
Example
The children enjoyed the Christmas pantomime at the local theater.
孩子们在当地剧院观看了圣诞哑剧。
B2 noun ˈmɒn.ə.ki

monarchy

君主制
Meaning
A form of government with a monarch at the head, where supreme power is held by a single person such as a king or queen.
Example
The monarchy was abolished during the revolution.
君主制在革命期间被废除。
C1 noun /kəˈnʌn.drəm/

conundrum

复杂的问题或谜题
Meaning
A complex problem or puzzle without an easy solution
Example
The ethical conundrum puzzled the researchers.
这个道德困境让研究人员感到困惑。
B2 noun /diːd/

Deed

行为; 壮举; 法律文件;
Meaning
an action that is performed intentionally or consciously; a legal document showing ownership
Example
His heroic deed saved the child from drowning in the river.
他的英雄行为救了孩子免于在河里溺水。
C1 noun /taɪˈpɒɡrəfi/

typography

排版
Meaning
the art and technique of arranging type to make written language legible and visually appealing
Example
Good typography improves the readability of a website.
良好的排版提高了网站的可读性。
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。
C1 adjective /rɪˈsɔːrs ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/

resource-efficient

资源高效
Meaning
Using resources in a way that minimizes waste and maximizes productivity.
Example
Resource-efficient farming conserves water and energy.
资源高效的农业节约水和能源。
C2 noun /ˈfɔːrˌnɑːlɪdʒ/

foreknowledge

预知
Meaning
Awareness of something before it happens or exists.
Example
The prophet claimed to have foreknowledge of the event.
先知声称他预知了这个事件。
B2 noun /səˈvaɪvl/

survival

生存
Meaning
the state of continuing to live or exist, typically in difficult conditions
Example
Survival in the wild can be a challenging experience.
在野外生存可能是一次充满挑战的经历。
C1 adjective /ˈɡɪdi/

giddy

头晕，兴奋过度
Meaning
Feeling dizzy or light-headed; also overly excited and frivolous.
Example
She felt giddy after spinning around so many times.
她转了好多圈后，感到头晕。
C1 noun /prəˈpraɪəti/

propriety

得体
Meaning
Conformity to accepted standards of behavior or morality.
Example
He always behaved with the utmost propriety in public.
他在公共场合总是表现得体。
C1 noun /skɪt/

skit

小品
Meaning
a short, humorous performance or piece of writing
Example
The students performed a funny skit at the event.
学生们在活动中表演了一个有趣的小品。
B2 adverb /ˈkrɪtɪkli/

critically

严重地
Meaning
in a way that expresses disapproval or a very serious, important way
Example
He was critically injured in the accident.
他在事故中受了重伤。
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。
A1 noun /klɑːs/

class

班级
Meaning
a group of students taught together or a category of people or things with shared characteristics
Example
Our class meets every morning at nine.
我们的班级每天早上九点见面。
A2 adverb /ˈæktʃuəli/

actually

实际上
Meaning
used to emphasize that something is true, especially when surprising
Example
She actually completed the project ahead of schedule.
她实际上提前完成了这个项目。
C1 adjective /ˈtrænzɪtɔːri/

transitory

暂时的
Meaning
Not permanent; temporary.
Example
The transitory nature of fame makes it difficult to maintain.
名声的暂时性使得保持它变得困难。
B2 noun /ˈves.əl/

vessel

船
Meaning
A ship or large boat.
Example
The vessel carried critical supplies.
船只运输了重要物资。
B2 noun /ˈstɔːrɪdʒ/

storage

存储
Meaning
the action or method of storing something for future use
Example
The warehouse offers plenty of storage space.
仓库提供了大量的存储空间。
B2 adjective /ˈfɔːrtʃənət/

fortunate

幸运的
Meaning
Having good luck or receiving something desirable by chance.
Example
She was fortunate to escape the accident without injuries.
她很幸运没有在事故中受伤。
B1 verb /kəˈmɪt/

commit

Meaning
To carry out or perpetrate an act; to pledge or bind to a course of action.
Example
He committed a serious mistake in the report.
C2 adjective /ɪˈbʊliənt/

ebullient

兴高采烈
Meaning
cheerful and full of energy
Example
She was ebullient after receiving the good news.
收到好消息后，她兴高采烈。
C1 adjective /ˈpiːs.ə.bəl/

Peaceable

和平的; 倾向于避免冲突
Meaning
peaceful; inclined to avoid conflict
Example
The peaceable protest ended without any violence.
和平抗议没有暴力结束。
B2 adjective /ˈnoʊ.bəl/

Noble

高尚的；贵族的
Meaning
having high moral qualities; honorable; generous; of aristocratic birth
Example
His noble actions helped many people in need.
他的高尚行为帮助了许多需要帮助的人。
C1 noun /ˌpæn.əˈræm.ə/

panorama

全景视图
Meaning
An unbroken view of the whole region surrounding an observer.
Example
From the hilltop, we enjoyed a breathtaking panorama of the city.
从山顶，我们欣赏到城市的壮丽全景。
A1 noun /ˈtɛnɪs/

tennis

网球
Meaning
a sport played with rackets and a ball on a rectangular court
Example
He enjoys playing tennis with his friends on the weekends.
他喜欢周末和朋友们一起打网球。
A1 adjective /truː/

True

真实的; 真实的;
Meaning
in accordance with fact or reality; accurate; genuine
Example
It is true that hard work leads to success.
努力工作会带来成功，这是真的。
B2 noun /prəˈvaɪdər/

provider

供应商
Meaning
a person or thing that provides something.
Example
The service provider ensures that all customers receive timely support.
服务供应商确保所有客户及时获得支持。
B1 verb /kənˈsuːm/

consume

吃，喝，消费
Meaning
to eat or drink; to use up; to destroy completely
Example
We consume a lot of water during summer.
我们夏天消耗很多水。
C2 verb /ˈmæsəˌreɪt/

macerate

浸泡
Meaning
to soften or break up something, especially food, by soaking in liquid
Example
The chef macerated the fruit in wine before serving.
厨师在上菜前将水果浸泡在葡萄酒中。
B2 noun ˌdiː.fɒr.ɪˈsteɪ.ʃən

deforestation

森林砍伐
Meaning
The action of clearing a wide area of trees; the permanent destruction of forests in order to make the land available for other uses.
Example
Deforestation accelerates the loss of biodiversity.
森林砍伐加速了生物多样性的丧失。
A2 adjective /fer/

Fair

公正的; 合理的; 吸引人的
Meaning
just and reasonable; treating people equally; light in color; attractive
Example
The judge made a fair decision in the case.
法官在案件中做出了公正的决定。
B2 verb /rɪˈsaɪt/

recite

背诵
Meaning
To say aloud something learned, especially poetry or text, from memory.
Example
The child recited a poem in front of the class.
孩子在班级前朗诵了一首诗。
C2 noun /ˈhɛptəˌɡɒn/

heptagon

七边形
Meaning
A polygon with seven sides and seven angles.
Example
The math teacher drew a heptagon on the board.
数学老师在黑板上画了一个七边形。
B2 adjective; verb (past participle) /ˈɒkjʊpaɪd/

occupied

被占用的；被占领的
Meaning
being in use or taken; filled or lived in; controlled or held by force
Example
The room is occupied, so please wait outside.
房间被占用，请在外面等候。
B1 adjective /ˈklæsɪkəl/

classical

经典或传统
Meaning
relating to ancient Greek or Roman culture, or representing traditional excellence in art, music, or literature
Example
She loves listening to classical music while studying.
她喜欢在学习时听古典音乐。
C1 noun /pləˈsiːboʊ/

placebo

安慰剂
Meaning
a substance with no therapeutic effect, used as a control in testing new drugs
Example
The patient was given a placebo to compare the effect of the real drug.
患者被给了一个安慰剂，以比较真实药物的效果。
B2 noun /ˈtɜːr.mər.ɪk ˈpaʊ.dər/

Turmeric Powder

姜黄粉
Meaning
ground turmeric root used as a spice and for its medicinal properties
Example
Add a pinch of turmeric powder to the curry for color and flavor.
在咖喱中加入一撮姜黄粉，增加色泽和味道。
A2 adverb /ˈnoʊwɛr/

Nowhere

哪里也没有
Meaning
not anywhere; in no place
Example
I searched everywhere but the keys were nowhere to be found.
我到处找，但钥匙哪里也找不到。
C1 noun /mælˈpræktɪs/

Malpractice

医疗过失
Meaning
Improper, illegal, or negligent professional behavior
Example
The surgeon was sued for malpractice after the failed operation.
外科医生在手术失败后因医疗过失被起诉。
A2 noun /ˈæroʊ/

arrow

箭
Meaning
a thin, straight weapon with a pointed tip, shot from a bow
Example
The hunter shot an arrow at the target.
猎人向目标射出了一支箭。
C2 noun /brɪˈtæniə/

britannia

不列颠
Meaning
the personification of Britain, often shown as a woman with a helmet and shield
Example
Britannia has been a symbol of Britain since Roman times.
不列颠自罗马时代起就是英国的象征。
B2 adjective /kənˈsek.jə.tɪv/

Consecutive

连续的
Meaning
following each other in uninterrupted succession; sequential
Example
She won three consecutive matches in the tournament.
她在比赛中赢得了三场连续的比赛。
A1 noun /frɛnd/

friend

朋友
Meaning
a person with whom one has a bond of mutual affection
Example
He is my best friend.
他是我最好的朋友。
B1 verb /əˈmeɪz/

amaze

使惊叹
Meaning
to fill someone with great surprise or wonder
Example
The magician’s final trick amazed the audience.
魔术师的最后一个把戏使观众惊叹。
B2 noun /rɪˈsiː.vər/

Receiver

接收器
Meaning
a person or thing that receives something; the part of a telephone containing the earpiece and mouthpiece
Example
She picked up the receiver to answer the phone call.
她拿起听筒接听电话。
C1 adjective /ˈskrɪptʃərəl/

scriptural

圣经的
Meaning
Relating to or contained in the scriptures or holy writings.
Example
The priest gave a scriptural reference during the sermon.
牧师在布道中引用了圣经的参考。
B2 noun /treɪt/

Trait

特质
Meaning
a distinguishing quality or characteristic of a person; an inherited feature
Example
Patience is an important trait for anyone working with children.
耐心是与儿童一起工作的重要特质。
B2 noun kəmˈpet.ɪ.tɪv.nəs

competitiveness

竞争力
Meaning
The quality of being as good as or better than others of a comparable nature; the ability to compete successfully.
Example
Competitiveness is vital for economic sustainability.
竞争力对经济可持续性至关重要。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈvaɪəbl/

unviable

不可行的
Meaning
Not capable of working successfully; not feasible or practical.
Example
The project was deemed unviable due to high costs.
由于高昂的成本，该项目被认为不可行。
A1 noun /'æn.ɪ.məl/

Animal

动物
Meaning
a living creature that feeds on organic matter, typically having specialized sense organs and nervous system and able to respond rapidly to stimuli
Example
The zoo has many different animals from around the world.
动物园里有来自世界各地的许多不同动物。
C2 noun /vɜːrˈtuː/

virtu

对艺术的爱好
Meaning
a love of or taste for fine art, antiques, or curiosities
Example
The collector’s house was filled with objects of virtu.
收藏家的房子里充满了虚拟的物品。
B2 adjective /ˈɪrɪteɪtɪd/

irritated

恼火的
Meaning
feeling annoyed or impatient; having inflamed or sore physical condition
Example
She felt irritated by the constant noise outside her window.
窗外持续的噪音让她感到恼火。
C1 adjective /ˈskræpi/

scrappy

好斗 / 杂乱
Meaning
Determined and willing to fight or argue; also messy or disorganized.
Example
Despite being small, he was a scrappy fighter.
尽管身材小，他却是一个好斗的战士。
C1 adjective /drəˈkoʊniən/

draconian

龙般的
Meaning
Extremely harsh and severe, especially laws or rules.
Example
The new regulations were criticized as draconian.
新的规定被批评为龙般的。
C2 verb /flɛdʒ/

fledge

飞翔
Meaning
To develop wing feathers large enough for flight; to bring up until able to fly.
Example
The young birds will fledge in a few weeks.
年轻的鸟将在几周内学会飞行。
C1 adjective /sliːk/

sleek

光滑且闪亮
Meaning
smooth, shiny, and stylish
Example
She drove a sleek black sports car.
她开着一辆闪亮的黑色跑车。
B2 noun /ˈkreɪvɪŋ/

craving

渴望, 强烈的欲望
Meaning
a strong desire for something
Example
She has a craving for chocolate every evening.
她每晚都渴望吃巧克力。
C2 adjective /ˈlɪsɪt/

licit

合法
Meaning
Permitted by law or by rules; legal.
Example
The trade of certain goods is licit under international law.
某些商品的贸易在国际法下是合法的。
C2 noun /maɪˈkrɑː.skə.pi/

microscopy

显微镜学
Meaning
The use of a microscope to observe small objects or organisms.
Example
Microscopy revealed the structure of the cells.
显微镜学揭示了细胞的结构。
B1 noun/adjective /ˌdɒkjʊˈmɛntri/

documentary

纪录片
Meaning
A film or television program that provides a factual record or report.
Example
We watched a documentary about climate change.
我们观看了关于气候变化的纪录片。
A2 noun /flaʊər/

Flour

面粉
Meaning
fine powder made by grinding wheat or other grains; used for making bread, cakes, and pastry
Example
She mixed flour with water to make dough for bread.
她把面粉和水混合，做了面包的面团。
B2 verb /straɪd/

stride

大步走；取得进展
Meaning
to walk with long, decisive steps; to make progress
Example
She strode confidently across the stage.
她自信地走过舞台。
B1 noun /ˈdʒɪn.dʒər/

Ginger

姜
Meaning
a hot fragrant spice made from the rhizome of a plant; the plant itself
Example
The chef added fresh ginger to the stir-fry to enhance its flavor and aroma.
厨师在炒菜中加入了新鲜的姜，以增强其味道和香气。
C1 noun prəˈtɛk.ʃə.nɪ.zəm

protectionism

保护主义
Meaning
The theory or practice of shielding a country's domestic industries from foreign competition by taxing imports.
Example
The government's protectionism helped local businesses grow.
政府的保护主义帮助了本地企业的成长。
C1 verb /ˈɛm.ə.neɪt/

emanate

散发
Meaning
To come out or spread from a source.
Example
A sweet fragrance emanated from the garden.
从花园中散发出一股甜美的香气。
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。
C1 noun /ˌɪnkjʊˈbeɪʃən/

incubation

将蛋、细胞或生物置于适宜的环境条件中以促进其发展的过程
Meaning
the process of keeping eggs, cells, or organisms in the right conditions for development
Example
The incubation of the eggs lasted for three weeks.
蛋的孵化持续了三周。
C2 adjective /ˈnjuː.mər.ə.bəl/

Numerable

可计数的; 数得出的
Meaning
capable of being counted; countable
Example
The stars in the sky are not numerable.
天空中的星星是不可计数的。
B2 noun /ˈboʊlər/

bowler

投球员
Meaning
a person who delivers the ball in cricket; also a type of hard felt hat with a rounded crown
Example
The bowler took three wickets in the first over.
投球员在第一轮中拿下了三个wicket。
A2 noun ˈmem.bərz

members

成员
Meaning
A person, animal, or plant belonging to a particular group; an individual belonging to a group such as a society or team.
Example
Members collaborate to finalize recruitment decisions.
成员们合作以最终确定招聘决策。
A2 noun /kɔɪnz/

coins

硬币
Meaning
Flat, typically round pieces of metal issued by a government as money.
Example
He collected old coins from different countries.
他收集了来自不同国家的旧硬币。
C1 adjective /kəˈləʊ.kwi.əl/

colloquial

口语
Meaning
Used in ordinary conversation rather than formal speech or writing; informal language.
Example
His colloquial expressions made the speech relatable.
他的口语表达让演讲更加生动。
C1 noun /krɛst/

crest

山顶
Meaning
the top of a hill, wave, or mountain; a symbol of identity
Example
The hikers reached the crest of the mountain at sunrise.
登山者在日出时达到了山顶。
B1 verb /peɪst/

paste

粘贴
Meaning
to stick something onto a surface using glue or adhesive
Example
I paste the picture into my scrapbook.
我把照片粘贴到我的剪贴簿里。
A1 verb /spend/

spend

花费
Meaning
to use money to buy something; to pass time
Example
I spend too much money on books.
我在书籍上花了太多钱。
C1 verb /ˌriːhəˈbɪlɪteɪt/

rehabilitate

Meaning
to restore someone to health, normal life, or a good condition after illness, injury, or imprisonment
Example
The clinic helps rehabilitate injured athletes.
C1 noun /məˈtɪəriəlɪzəm/

Materialism

物质主义
Meaning
A tendency to consider material possessions more important than spiritual values
Example
The rise of materialism in modern society concerns many philosophers.
现代社会物质主义的崛起让许多哲学家感到担忧。
C1 verb /dɪˈvɒlv/

devolve

移交
Meaning
To pass power, responsibility, or duties to another person or group.
Example
The responsibility will devolve on the new manager.
责任将转交给新经理。
C1 verb /dɪˈluːd/

delude

欺骗
Meaning
To mislead someone into believing something that is not true.
Example
He deluded himself into thinking he could win the race without training.
他欺骗自己认为自己可以不训练就赢得比赛。
C1 verb /sɪˈsiːd/

secede

脱离
Meaning
To formally withdraw from a political or organizational union.
Example
Several states threatened to secede from the union.
几个州威胁要脱离联邦。
A2 phrasal verb /lʊk ˈɑːftər/

look after

照顾
Meaning
to take care of someone or something; to be responsible for someone’s well-being
Example
She looks after her younger brother while their parents are at work.
父母上班时，她照顾弟弟。
B2 adjective /ˈrʌs.ti/

Rusty

生锈的; 不熟练的; 由于缺乏近期练习而受损
Meaning
affected by rust; out of practice; impaired by lack of recent practice
Example
My piano skills are rusty after not playing for years.
我的钢琴技巧生锈了，因为多年没有练习。
C2 noun /ˈplænɪsfɪr/

planisphere

星图仪
Meaning
a rotating star chart used to display the visible stars for any time and date
Example
The astronomer used a planisphere to identify the constellations.
天文学家使用星图仪来识别星座。
C2 adjective /ˈfækʃəs/

factious

分裂的
Meaning
causing disagreement or division within a group; inclined to form factions
Example
The debate became factious, splitting the committee into rival camps.
辩论变得分裂，委员会被分成了对立的阵营。
C2 noun /ɪˈluːʒən/

elusion

回避
Meaning
The act of escaping or avoiding something, especially by cleverness or trickery.
Example
His constant elusion of responsibility frustrated his colleagues.
他不断回避责任，让他的同事感到沮丧。
C2 noun /ˈmeɪsə/

mesa

台地
Meaning
An isolated flat-topped hill with steep sides, found in arid regions.
Example
The hikers stopped to admire the mesa rising above the desert floor.
远足者停下来欣赏那座高出沙漠地面的梅萨。
C1 adjective /əˈbliːk/

Oblique

倾斜; 对角线; 间接或回避
Meaning
slanting; diagonal; indirect or evasive
Example
The artist drew an oblique line across the canvas.
艺术家在画布上画了一条倾斜的线。
B1 verb /əˈsoʊsiˌeɪt/

associate

关联
Meaning
to connect or link things together; to spend time with someone
Example
I associate this song with summer.
我将这首歌与夏天联系在一起。
B1 noun ˈdʒʌstɪs

justice

正义
Meaning
Just behavior or treatment; the quality of being fair and reasonable.
Example
Justice is sought by the oppressed characters in the story.
在故事中，受压迫的角色寻求正义。