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C1 adjective /ˈruːfəl/

rueful

遗憾的
Meaning
Expressing sorrow, regret, or pity.
Example
He gave a rueful smile after losing the match.
他在输掉比赛后露出了遗憾的笑容。
C2 noun /ˈprɒsədi/

prosody

韵律学
Meaning
The patterns of rhythm and sound used in poetry and speech.
Example
The professor explained how prosody affects the mood of a poem.
教授解释了韵律学如何影响诗歌的情绪。
B2 noun/verb ˈven.tʃər

venture

冒险，企业，创业
Meaning
A risky or daring journey or undertaking; a business enterprise involving considerable risk.
Example
His new venture into e-commerce proved successful.
他在电子商务方面的新事业取得了成功。
B2 noun /ˈmɑːrkɪtˌpleɪs/

marketplace

市场
Meaning
a place where goods and services are bought and sold; an open area for trade
Example
The town's marketplace is crowded every Friday morning.
城市的市场每个星期五早上都很拥挤。
B2 noun /ˈkɒntræktər/

contractor

承包商
Meaning
a person or company that agrees to provide materials or labor to perform a service or do a job
Example
The contractor completed the building project on time.
承包商按时完成了建筑项目。
B1 noun ˈdʒʌdʒ.mənt

judgment

判决，判断，裁决
Meaning
The ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions.
Example
The judge's judgment was fair and just.
法官的判决公正而公正。
B1 noun, verb /bʌz/

buzz

嗡嗡声
Meaning
to make a low continuous humming sound; a feeling of excitement or interest
Example
I could hear the phone buzz during the meeting.
开会时我听到了手机的嗡嗡声。
A1 verb /meɪk/

make

做
Meaning
to create, produce, or construct something
Example
I make coffee every morning.
我每天早上做咖啡。
B2 noun/verb /ˈwɒf.əl/

waffle

华夫饼 (食品), 含糊其辞
Meaning
as noun: a crisp cake with a pattern of deep squares; as verb: to speak or write vaguely without making a clear decision
Example
He kept waffling instead of making a decision.
他不断犹豫，而不是做决定。
C1 noun ˌɔːɡ.menˈteɪ.ʃən

augmentation

增加或扩展
Meaning
Increasing quantity, power or performance.
Example
The company invested in the augmentation of its workforce.
公司投资于增强其劳动力。
C1 noun /ˈrɪɡər/

rigor

严格
Meaning
strictness, severity, or demanding conditions
Example
The training was carried out with great rigor.
培训以极大的严格性进行。
C1 adjective /ˈriː.fleks/

Reflex

反射
Meaning
an action performed without conscious thought; relating to reflection
Example
The doctor tested her reflex response by tapping her knee.
医生通过轻轻敲打她的膝盖来测试她的反射反应。
B2 noun /ˈpen neɪm/

Pen-name

笔名
Meaning
a fictitious name used by an author instead of their real name; a pseudonym
Example
Mark Twain was the pen-name of Samuel Clemens.
马克·吐温是塞缪尔·克莱门斯的笔名。
A2 noun /ˈtæk.si kæb/

Taxi cab

出租车
Meaning
A car that carries passengers for a fare, usually in cities
Example
We took a taxi cab to the restaurant.
我们乘坐出租车去餐厅。
B1 adverb; adjective /ˈkaɪndli/

kindly

亲切地
Meaning
in a kind or gentle manner; showing kindness or goodwill
Example
She kindly helped the old man cross the street.
她亲切地帮助老人过马路。
C1 noun ˈrəʊvə

rover

探测车
Meaning
A vehicle for driving over rough terrain, especially one driven by remote control over extraterrestrial terrain.
Example
The rover landed on Mars to begin its exploration.
探测车在火星上着陆，开始了它的探索任务。
B1 noun /tɪn/

tin

锡
Meaning
a metal container; a chemical element (Sn)
Example
She bought a tin of biscuits from the store.
她从商店买了一罐饼干。
C2 noun /ˈdʒæz.mɪn/

Jesmine

茉莉花
Meaning
a climbing shrub with fragrant white or yellow flowers
Example
The jasmine flowers filled the garden with their sweet fragrance.
茉莉花让花园充满了甜美的香气。
C1 noun ˈmaɪ.krəʊˌnjuː.tri.ənts

micronutrients

微量营养素
Meaning
Essential nutrients required by organisms in small quantities throughout life to orchestrate a range of physiological functions.
Example
Micronutrients are essential for cellular function.
微量营养素对于细胞功能至关重要。
C2 adjective /ˌʌltrəˈmʌndeɪn/

ultramundane

超凡
Meaning
Relating to things beyond the physical world; supernatural or transcendental.
Example
Philosophers often discuss ultramundane realities beyond human perception.
哲学家们常常讨论超越人类感知的超凡现实。
B2 verb /kənˈsiːd/

concede

Meaning
to admit something is true or valid, often reluctantly
Example
She finally conceded that she was wrong.
C1 adjective /ˈsɜːrpənˌtiːn/

serpentine

蛇形的
Meaning
Having the shape, movement, or qualities of a serpent; winding or twisting.
Example
The road took a serpentine path through the mountains.
这条路穿过山脉，呈蛇形蜿蜒。
C1 adjective /ˌmiː.diˈoʊ.kər/

mediocre

平庸
Meaning
Of only average quality; not very good.
Example
The movie was entertaining but overall mediocre.
这部电影很有趣，但总体来说平庸。
C1 adjective /ˈtɜːrʃieri/

tertiary

Meaning
third in order, rank, or level
Example
He is pursuing his tertiary education at the university.
C1 adjective /həˈbɪtʃuəl/

habitual

习惯性的
Meaning
Done or doing constantly or as a habit; customary.
Example
He was a habitual latecomer to class.
他是一个上课习惯性迟到的人。
B2 noun /ˈʃɛərˌhoʊldər/

shareholder

股东
Meaning
an individual or organization that owns shares in a company
Example
Each shareholder has the right to vote at the annual meeting.
每个股东都有权在年度大会上投票。
C2 adjective /ˌæntɪdəˈluːviən/

antediluvian

极为古老
Meaning
extremely old-fashioned; belonging to the time before the biblical flood
Example
His views on women are positively antediluvian.
他对女性的看法是完全过时的。
C1 noun /ˈtɛnɪt/

tenet

原则
Meaning
a principle, belief, or doctrine held to be true
Example
Honesty is a central tenet of their philosophy.
诚实是他们哲学的核心原则。
C2 adjective /ˈpɜːˌblaɪnd/

purblind

盲目或无知
Meaning
Having impaired or defective vision; lacking insight or understanding.
Example
The purblind approach to the problem led to many mistakes.
对问题的盲目处理导致了许多错误。
C2 noun /dɪˈkæmərən/

decameron

十日谈 (博卡乔的故事集)
Meaning
A collection of 100 tales written by Giovanni Boccaccio in the 14th century, told by a group of people over ten days.
Example
The Decameron is considered a masterpiece of classical Italian literature.
《十日谈》被认为是意大利古典文学的杰作。
C2 noun /ˈkɒŋ.kɔː.dæt/

concordat

教廷协议
Meaning
An agreement or treaty, especially between the Vatican and a secular government.
Example
The concordat established the rights of the church within the country.
教廷协议确立了教会在该国的权利。
B2 noun /dɪˈsep.ʃən/

Deception

欺骗
Meaning
the action of deceiving someone; the state of being deceived
Example
The magician's deception amazed the audience with seemingly impossible tricks.
魔术师的欺骗让观众对看似不可能的魔法惊讶不已。
B1 adjective /ˈkæʒ.u.əl/

Casual

轻松和无忧; 偶然发生; 非正式
Meaning
relaxed and unconcerned; happening by chance; informal
Example
He wore casual clothes to the party.
他穿着休闲衣服去参加了聚会。
C1 verb /əbˈstrʌkt/

obstruct

阻碍
Meaning
to block or hinder progress; to prevent or impede movement
Example
The fallen tree obstructed the road for several hours.
倒下的树挡住了路几个小时。
C1 noun /riˈæktənt/

reactant

Meaning
A substance that takes part in and undergoes change during a chemical reaction.
Example
Oxygen is a reactant in the process of combustion.
C2 verb /ˈpɛtɪˌfɒɡ/

pettifog

争论琐碎的事情
Meaning
to argue or quibble over trivial matters; to engage in petty, dishonest practices
Example
The lawyer was accused of trying to pettifog instead of addressing the real issue.
律师被指控试图争论琐碎的事情，而不是解决真正的问题。
B1 noun /ˈkwɔː.tər/

Quarter

季度
Meaning
one of four equal parts of something; a period of three months
Example
The company reported strong profits in the first quarter of the year.
公司报告了第一季度的强劲利润。
A1 adjective /ʃɔːrt/

Short

短的; 简短的
Meaning
having a small length, height, or duration; not long
Example
The meeting was very short, lasting only ten minutes.
会议非常短，仅持续了十分钟。
B1 verb /məˈsɑːʒ/

massage

按摩
Meaning
to rub and press muscles to relieve pain or tension; to manipulate information
Example
The therapist will massage your back to reduce muscle tension.
治疗师会按摩你的背部以减轻肌肉紧张。
B2 verb /ɡræsp/

grasp

抓住
Meaning
to grip firmly; to understand something
Example
She finally grasped the concept after the explanation.
她终于在解释后理解了这个概念。
C1 adjective tɪˈneɪ.ʃəs

tenacious

顽强
Meaning
Not readily letting go of, giving up, or separated from an object that one holds, a position, or a principle; persistent.
Example
Her tenacious spirit helped her overcome hardships.
她顽强的精神帮助她克服了困难。
B2 noun/verb /ˈɡlɪtər/

glitter

闪烁
Meaning
To shine with bright, shimmering light; or decorative sparkles.
Example
Her dress glittered under the stage lights.
她的裙子在舞台灯光下闪烁。
A2 noun, verb /lɪŋk/

link

连接
Meaning
a connection between two things; to connect or associate
Example
The article includes a link to the official website.
文章包含指向官方网站的链接。
C1 adjective /ˌɛpɪˈsɒdɪk/

episodic

集集式的
Meaning
Happening occasionally or in separate parts; related to episodes.
Example
Her interest in art was episodic, coming and going over the years.
她对艺术的兴趣是间歇性的，随着岁月的流逝而来又去。
C1 noun /məˈdɜːrnəti/

modernity

现代性
Meaning
The quality or condition of being modern; up-to-date ideas, practices, or style.
Example
The city’s architecture reflects both tradition and modernity.
这座城市的建筑反映了传统与现代性的结合。
A1 noun, verb /ɡruːp/

group

小组
Meaning
A number of people or things considered together; to arrange things or people into categories.
Example
The students formed a study group.
学生们组成了一个学习小组。
B2 adjective /θiˈætrɪkl/

theatrical

戏剧的
Meaning
Relating to the theater or exaggerated and dramatic in behavior or style.
Example
Her theatrical performance won the audience's applause.
她的戏剧表演赢得了观众的掌声。
C1 noun /kənˈtɪn.dʒən.si/

contingency

应急计划
Meaning
A provision for an unforeseen event or circumstance, especially in financial planning.
Example
The company has a contingency plan for economic downturns.
公司有一个应急计划来应对经济衰退。
C2 adverb, adjective /ˈɡrætɪs/ or /ˈɡreɪtɪs/

gratis

免费
Meaning
Without charge; free of cost.
Example
The drinks at the event were provided gratis.
活动中的饮料是免费的。
B2 noun wɪnd ˈen.ə.dʒi

wind energy

风能
Meaning
Energy generated from wind using wind turbines to convert kinetic energy into electrical power.
Example
Wind energy is harnessed in Masdar City.
风能在马斯达尔市得到利用。
C2 noun /ˌkiː ˈviːv/

qui vive

警觉
Meaning
A state of alertness or vigilance.
Example
The guards were on the qui vive during the night.
警卫们在夜间保持警觉。
C1 adjective /ˈflɪmzi/

flimsy

脆弱的
Meaning
weak, fragile, or lacking in strength; not convincing
Example
The chair was too flimsy to support his weight.
这把椅子太脆弱了，无法支撑他的重量。
B2 verb ɪˈrɛktɪŋ

erecting

建造
Meaning
To build; construct; set up in a vertical position.
Example
The workers were erecting a new building downtown.
工人们正在市中心建设一座新建筑。
B2 noun /skʌl/

Skull

头骨
Meaning
the bony framework of the head that protects the brain
Example
The doctor examined the skull X-ray carefully.
医生仔细检查了头骨的X光片。
B2 noun /ˈkʌlprɪt/

culprit

罪犯
Meaning
a person who is responsible for a crime or misdeed
Example
The police caught the culprit behind the robbery.
警察抓住了抢劫案背后的罪犯。
C1 noun əˈpreɪ.zəl

appraisal

评估
Meaning
An assessment or evaluation of performance or quality.
Example
The annual appraisal determines salary increments.
年度评估决定薪资增幅。
C2 verb /bɪˈθɪŋk/

bethink

回想
Meaning
to cause oneself to consider or remember something
Example
He bethought himself of the promise he had made.
他想起了他曾做出的承诺。
B2 adjective /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/

Distinguished

杰出; 荣誉的; 著名的; 拥有尊严的外观或举止
Meaning
notable; honored; famous; having a dignified appearance or manner
Example
He is a distinguished professor at the university.
他是大学里一位杰出的教授。
C2 verb /dɪsˈtɛnd/

distend

膨胀
Meaning
to swell or expand by pressure from within
Example
Her stomach began to distend after the large meal.
她的肚子在大餐后开始膨胀。
B2 adverb /ˈklɒkwaɪz/

Clockwise

顺时针
Meaning
in the direction that clock hands move; in a circular direction from left to right
Example
Turn the valve clockwise to tighten it.
顺时针旋转阀门以拧紧它。
C2 noun /ˈpɒliˌkreɪsi/

polycracy

多元统治
Meaning
rule by many; government by multiple authorities
Example
The nation experienced a polycracy after decentralization reforms.
该国在去中心化改革后经历了多元统治。
B2 noun /ˈspesɪmən/

Specimen

样本; 标本; 例子
Meaning
an individual example of something; a sample collected for scientific study or testing
Example
The scientist collected a blood specimen for analysis.
科学家收集了一份血液标本进行分析。
C1 noun /ˌætəˈʃeɪ/

attache

外交参赞
Meaning
A person officially assigned to the staff of a diplomatic mission, often with a specific area of responsibility.
Example
The cultural attache organized an art exhibition in the embassy.
文化参赞在大使馆组织了一场艺术展览。
C2 noun /prəˈfjuːʒən/

profusion

丰富
Meaning
an abundance or large quantity of something
Example
Spring brought a profusion of wildflowers to the valley.
春天给山谷带来了大量的野花。
B1 adverb /pəˈlaɪt.li/

Politely

礼貌地;
Meaning
in a respectful and considerate manner; courteously; with good manners
Example
She politely declined the invitation because she had other commitments.
她礼貌地拒绝了邀请，因为她有其他的承诺。
C1 adjective /ɡɔːnt/

gaunt

憔悴
Meaning
extremely thin, bony, and haggard in appearance, often due to hunger or illness
Example
After weeks of illness, he looked pale and gaunt.
经过几周的生病，他看起来又苍白又憔悴。
B2 adjective /ˌpoʊstˈwɔːr/

post-war

战后
Meaning
relating to the period after a war has ended
Example
The country experienced rapid economic growth in the post-war years.
该国在战后时期经历了快速的经济增长。
A2 adjective, adverb /ˈfæstər/

faster

更快
Meaning
moving or able to move quickly; more quickly than usual
Example
This car is faster than the old one.
这辆车比老车更快。
C2 verb əˈtɛn.ju.eɪt

attenuate

减轻
Meaning
To reduce the force, effect, or value of something; to make weak or thin.
Example
The medicine helps attenuate the pain.
这种药有助于缓解疼痛。
C1 noun ˌsɪs.təˈmæt.ɪk ˈstræt.ə.dʒi

systematic strategy

系统策略
Meaning
A methodical and organized plan or approach to achieve specific objectives.
Example
A systematic strategy was employed to achieve objectives.
采取了系统策略来实现目标。
B2 verb /hæk/

hack

Meaning
to cut or chop roughly; to gain unauthorized access to a computer system
Example
The programmer managed to hack into the system.
B2 noun /ˈproʊtəˌtaɪp/

prototype

原型
Meaning
The first model or version of something, used as a sample for testing or improvement.
Example
The company built a prototype of the new smartphone before mass production.
公司在大规模生产之前构建了新智能手机的原型。
C1 verb /ɪˈnɔːɡjʊreɪt/

inaugurate

Meaning
To formally begin or introduce something, especially with a ceremony.
Example
The mayor will inaugurate the new bridge tomorrow.
C1 adjective ˌkɑːr.sɪ.nəˈdʒen.ɪk

carcinogenic

致癌的
Meaning
Having the potential to cause cancer in living tissue.
Example
Processed meat contains carcinogenic compounds.
加工肉类含有致癌的化合物。
C2 noun /ˌpriːdɪˈlɛkʃən/

predilection

偏好
Meaning
A strong liking or preference for something.
Example
She has a predilection for classical music.
她有一个偏好，喜欢古典音乐。
B2 noun /taɪm/

thyme

百里香
Meaning
A small aromatic herb used in cooking and medicine.
Example
She sprinkled thyme on the roasted chicken.
她撒上百里香在烤鸡上。
C1 noun /ˈpluː.mɪdʒ/

plumage

羽毛
Meaning
the feathers covering a bird's body
Example
The peacock's plumage was vibrant and eye-catching.
孔雀的羽毛鲜艳夺目。
C2 adjective /ˈhʌmdrʌm/

humdrum

单调
Meaning
Lacking excitement or variety; dull and monotonous.
Example
She grew tired of the humdrum routine of office life.
她厌倦了办公室生活的单调例行公事。
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。
C1 adjective /læks/

lax

宽松的, 粗心的
Meaning
Not strict, severe, or careful; negligent or careless.
Example
The security at the airport was surprisingly lax.
机场的安保令人惊讶地宽松。
B2 noun /ˈpɒlən/

pollen

花粉
Meaning
fine powder produced by flowers, used in fertilization
Example
Bees collect pollen from flowers to make honey.
蜜蜂从花朵中收集花粉来制作蜂蜜。
B2 adjective ænˈtɪsɪpeɪtɪd

anticipated

预期的
Meaning
Expected or predicted to happen; foreseen in advance.
Example
The anticipated growth exceeded the city's capacity.
预期的增长超出了城市的容量。
A2 noun /dɪˈlɪv.ə.ri/

Delivery

递送; 分娩
Meaning
the action of delivering letters, parcels, or goods; the process of giving birth
Example
The delivery of the package was delayed due to bad weather conditions.
由于恶劣的天气条件，包裹的递送被延迟。
C2 adjective /ˈdɪstəl/

distal

远端
Meaning
situated away from the center of the body or from the point of attachment
Example
The doctor examined the distal end of the patient’s arm.
医生检查了病人手臂的远端。
B1 noun /ˈhɛlθˌkɛər/

healthcare

医疗保健
Meaning
the organized provision of medical care to people
Example
The country invested heavily in healthcare to improve public health.
该国在医疗保健方面进行了大量投资，以改善公共健康。
C2 verb /ɪnˈsnɛər/

ensnare

设圈套
Meaning
to catch or trap, often by trickery or deceit
Example
The hunter ensnared the rabbit with a net.
猎人用网困住了兔子。
B1 noun /ˌkrɪstiˈænɪti/

christianity

基督教
Meaning
the religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ
Example
Christianity has millions of followers around the world.
基督教在全世界有数百万信徒。
B1 adjective /ɪnˈtaɪər/

Entire

完整的; 完全的; 不分割的
Meaning
complete; whole; not divided or in parts
Example
She read the entire book in one sitting.
她一口气读完了整本书。
B2 noun /səˈnɛərioʊ/

scenario

可能的情境
Meaning
a possible situation or sequence of events
Example
The company prepared for the worst-case scenario.
公司为最坏的情况做了准备。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈfeɪθ.fəl/

Unfaithful

不忠诚
Meaning
not loyal or true to a spouse, partner, or commitment
Example
He was unfaithful to his wife for many years.
他对妻子不忠诚多年。
C1 noun /lɔnˈdʒɛvəti/

longevity

长寿
Meaning
Long life or long existence of something.
Example
Good habits contribute to health and longevity.
良好的习惯有助于健康和长寿。
C1 noun /ˈɡrɪd.lɒk/

gridlock

完全的交通阻塞或停滞状态
Meaning
Complete traffic jam or standstill condition where vehicles cannot move.
Example
A major accident led to gridlock in the city center.
一次重大事故导致了市中心的交通堵塞。
C2 noun /ˈæp.ɪˌkʌl.tʃər/

apiculture

养蜂
Meaning
The practice of keeping and raising bees for honey and other products.
Example
Apiculture plays a vital role in agriculture by supporting pollination.
养蜂在农业中起着至关重要的作用，支持授粉。
C1 noun /deɪˈbɑː.kəl/

debacle

灾难
Meaning
A sudden and ignominious failure; a fiasco.
Example
The company's poor management led to a financial debacle.
公司的糟糕管理导致了财政灾难。
C2 noun /əˈrɔɪ.oʊ/

arroyo

干河床
Meaning
A dry creek or stream bed that temporarily fills with water after heavy rain.
Example
After the storm, the arroyo quickly filled with rushing water.
风暴过后，干河床迅速被水填满。
A2 noun ˈpaʊ.ər

power

权力
Meaning
The ability or capacity to do something or act in a particular way; authority.
Example
Power distribution ensures efficiency.
权力分配确保效率。
C2 noun /ˈænsɛstrɪs/

ancestress

女祖先
Meaning
a female ancestor; a woman from whom one is descended
Example
She discovered that her ancestress came from a small village in Bengal.
她发现自己的女祖先来自孟加拉的一个小村庄。
C1 adjective /ˈnjuː.tri.ənt dɛns/

nutrient-dense

营养丰富
Meaning
Rich in nutrients and high nutritional value.
Example
Organic food is often more nutrient-dense than processed food.
有机食品通常比加工食品更富含营养。
C1 noun /ˈpær.ət biːk/

Parrot Beak

鹦鹉嘴
Meaning
a climbing plant with curved red and orange flowers resembling a parrot's beak
Example
The parrot beak flower's unique curved shape makes it a fascinating addition to any garden.
鹦鹉嘴花独特的弯曲形状使它成为任何花园中迷人的补充。
A2 noun /ˈtrævələr/

traveller

旅行者
Meaning
A person who is on a journey or frequently travels to different places.
Example
The traveller set out early in the morning to explore new lands.
旅行者一大早出发去探索新的土地。
B2 noun /ˈpaɪ.θən/

Python

蟒蛇
Meaning
a large non-venomous snake that kills prey by constriction
Example
The python wrapped around its prey tightly.
蟒蛇紧紧缠绕着它的猎物。
C1 adjective /mjuːˈnɪsɪpəl/

municipal

市政的
Meaning
relating to a city or town or its local government
Example
The municipal authority is responsible for maintaining the park.
市政当局负责维护公园。
C2 noun /dɪsˈjuːnjən/

disunion

分裂
Meaning
the state of being separated or not united
Example
Civil wars often result from national disunion.
内战通常由国家分裂引发。
C1 noun /ˈiː.dən/

Eden

伊甸园
Meaning
a place or state of great happiness; paradise
Example
The garden was like Eden, filled with beautiful flowers and peaceful atmosphere.
这个花园就像伊甸园，充满了美丽的花朵和宁静的气氛。
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 adjective; verb (past/participle) /əˈʃʊrd/

assured

确信的；有把握的
Meaning
confident and certain; guaranteed or made certain
Example
She felt assured that everything would work out.
她确信一切都会顺利。
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 adjective /rɪˈspek.tə.bəl/

Respectable

体面
Meaning
worthy of respect; having good reputation; decent
Example
He comes from a respectable family in the community.
他来自社区一个体面的家庭。
C1 verb /ˌdiː.kəmˈprɛs/

decompress

放松
Meaning
To relax and recover from stress or pressure.
Example
Taking deep breaths helps to decompress after a stressful day.
深呼吸帮助在压力过大的日子后放松。
B2 adjective /ɪɡˈzɑːtɪk/

exotic

异国情调和迷人
Meaning
Unusual and attractive because it is from a foreign place or culture.
Example
The garden was filled with exotic plants from tropical countries.
花园里满是来自热带国家的异国情调植物。
A2 noun /ˈʌv.ən/

Oven

烤箱
Meaning
an enclosed compartment used for heating, baking, or drying food
Example
She baked cookies in the oven for thirty minutes.
她在烤箱里烤了三十分钟的饼干。
C2 noun /ˈfetiʃ/

fetich

费蒂什
Meaning
an object believed to have magical powers or to be inhabited by a spirit
Example
The villagers treated the statue as a powerful fetich.
村民把雕像视为一个强大的费蒂什。
C1 noun /ˈskæf.əld/

Scaffold

脚手架
Meaning
a temporary structure used by workers to stand on when building or repairing something high; a platform for execution
Example
The workers erected a scaffold to paint the building's exterior.
工人们搭建了脚手架来粉刷建筑物的外部。
C2 verb /ˈdɒɡmətaɪz/

dogmatize

教条化
Meaning
To state opinions or beliefs as if they were absolute truths.
Example
The professor tended to dogmatize on political issues.
教授倾向于在政治问题上教条主义。
C2 noun /ˈskɪnˌflɪnt/

skinflint

吝啬鬼
Meaning
a person who spends as little money as possible; a miser
Example
The landlord was such a skinflint that he never repaired anything.
房东是个吝啬鬼，从不修理任何东西。
C2 noun /bel ˈæp.əl/

Bell apple

钟铃苹果
Meaning
a tropical fruit with a crisp texture and sweet taste, scientifically known as Syzygium malaccense
Example
The bell apple tree produces beautiful red fruits that are popular in tropical regions.
钟铃苹果树结出美丽的红色水果，在热带地区很受欢迎
C2 adverb /əˈbɛd/

abed

在床上
Meaning
in bed
Example
She stayed abed all day due to illness.
由于生病，她整天都待在床上。
A1 noun /ˈwɪntər/

winter

冬天
Meaning
the coldest season of the year, typically from December to February in the Northern Hemisphere
Example
Winter in the north can be very harsh with heavy snowfall.
北方的冬天可能非常严酷，伴随着大量降雪。
C1 noun /səbˈmɪtəl/

submittal

提交
Meaning
the act of submitting something, especially a document for consideration or approval
Example
The contractor sent the submittal to the client for approval.
承包商将提交给客户以供批准。
C1 adjective /lʌʃ/

lush

富饶，丰盈且奢华，尤其是指植物
Meaning
rich, abundant, and luxurious, especially referring to vegetation
Example
The valley was filled with lush green fields.
山谷里充满了绿油油的田野。
B1 noun /tʃiːf/

chief

首领
Meaning
a leader or person in charge of a group or organization
Example
The chief of the village made an important decision.
村庄的首领做出了一个重要的决定。