C2 verb /ˈrʌmpəl/

rumple

弄皱

Meaning

to make something untidy or wrinkled by creasing or crumpling

Example

She accidentally rumpled her dress while packing.

她在打包时不小心弄皱了她的裙子。

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.

B1 noun /ˈrʌnər/

runner

幸福

Meaning

a person who runs, especially in races or for exercise

Example

The runner crossed the finish line with a big smile.

当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。

C1 adjective /rɪˈvɜː.sə.bəl/

Reversible

可逆的

Meaning

able to be turned the other way around; able to be undone or changed back

Example

This jacket is reversible and can be worn on both sides.

这件夹克是可翻面的，可以正反两面穿着。

B2 adjective /ˈroʊlɪŋ/

rolling

滚动

Meaning

moving in gentle undulations; moving forward by turning over and over

Example

They drove through the rolling hills of the countryside.

他们开车穿过乡村的滚动山丘。

A1 adverb /ˈriː.ə.li/

Really

实际上; 真的; 非常多

Meaning

actually; truly; very much

Example

I really enjoyed the concert last night.

我真的很享受昨晚的音乐会。

B2 verb /ˌriːəˈʃʊr/

reassure

安慰

Meaning

to say or do something to remove someone's doubts or fears

Example

The teacher reassured the students before the exam.

老师在考试前安慰了学生。

A2 verb /roʊl/

roll

滚动

Meaning

to move by turning over and over on an axis

Example

She rolled the ball down the hill.

她把球滚下了山坡。

C2 noun /rɪˈpæst/

repast

宴席

Meaning

A meal or the food eaten during a meal.

Example

They enjoyed a delicious repast by the riverside.

他们在河边享用了美味的宴席。

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。

B1 adjective /rɪˈlækst/

relaxed

放松的

Meaning

free from tension or stress; calm and comfortable

Example

She felt relaxed after listening to soft music.

听了轻音乐后，她感到很放松。

C2 noun /ˈrɛv.ər.i/

reverie

白日梦; 心神不定

Meaning

A state of being pleasantly lost in one's thoughts; a daydream.

Example

Lost in reverie, he didn't hear his name being called.

沉浸在白日梦中，他没有听到有人叫他的名字。

B1 noun rəʊlz

Roles

角色

Meaning

A person's or thing's function in a particular situation.

Example

Defined roles improve team performance.

定义的角色改善团队表现。

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 noun /ræntʃ/

ranch

牧场

Meaning

a large farm where animals such as cattle or sheep are raised

Example

They own a huge cattle ranch in Texas.

他们在德克萨斯州拥有一个巨大的牧场。

C1 adjective /rɪˈvoʊltɪŋ/

revolting

令人作呕的

Meaning

extremely unpleasant or disgusting

Example

The smell of the garbage was revolting.

垃圾的气味令人作呕。

B2 adverb /rɪˈɡɑrdləs/

regardless

不管

Meaning

without paying attention to the current situation or condition

Example

She will go to the party regardless of the weather.

她将去派对，不管天气如何。

B2 noun /ˌrɛvəˈleɪʃən/

revelation

启示

Meaning

A surprising and previously unknown fact, especially one made known in a dramatic way.

Example

The book was full of shocking revelations about the politician.

这本书充满了对政治家的震惊启示。

B2 noun /rɪˈsɪp.i.ənt/

Recipient

接收者

Meaning

a person who receives something

Example

She was the recipient of the prestigious award.

她是这个著名奖项的接收者。

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 adjective /ˈrɛkriənt/

recreant

懦弱的, 背叛的

Meaning

cowardly or unfaithful to duty

Example

The recreant soldier abandoned his post in fear.

那名懦弱的士兵因恐惧而放弃了他的岗位。

C1 noun, adjective /ˈrɛvərənd/

reverend

牧师，尊敬的

Meaning

A title of respect used for members of the clergy; deserving deep respect.

Example

The Reverend gave an inspiring sermon at the church.

牧师在教堂发表了鼓舞人心的讲道。

B2 noun /rɪˌlaɪəˈbɪləti/

reliability

可靠性

Meaning

the quality of being trustworthy or performing consistently well

Example

Customers value the reliability of our service.

客户重视我们服务的可靠性。

C1 adjective /rɪˈsɜːrdʒənt/

resurgent

复兴的

Meaning

Becoming strong, active, or popular again.

Example

The resurgent economy gave hope to many businesses.

复兴的经济给许多企业带来了希望。

A1 verb /rɪˈmembə/

remember

记得

Meaning

to bring a past event back into one's mind; to keep in memory

Example

I remember my first day at school.

我记得我在学校的第一天。

C1 noun /rɪˈsɜː.dʒəns/

resurgence

复兴

Meaning

An increase or revival after a period of little activity, popularity, or occurrence.

Example

The city saw a resurgence in tourism after the pandemic.

这座城市在大流行后看到了旅游业的复兴。

C1 noun /rɪˈmɔːrs/

Remorse

懊悔

Meaning

deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed; bitter regret for something done

Example

He felt deep remorse for his actions.

他对自己的行为感到深深的懊悔。

B1 adjective /ˈrel.ə.tɪv/

Relative

相对的

Meaning

considered in comparison to something else; not absolute; comparative

Example

The cost of living is relative to your income level.

生活成本相对于你的收入水平。

C1 noun /rɪˈfaɪnəri/

refinery

炼油厂

Meaning

an industrial facility where raw materials are processed and purified

Example

The oil refinery processes thousands of barrels daily.

石油炼油厂每天处理数千桶石油。

C1 adjective /ˌruː.dɪˈmen.tər.i/

Rudimentary

基本的; 初级的; 不完全发展的; 发展初期阶段的

Meaning

basic; elementary; undeveloped; in the earliest stage of development

Example

She has only rudimentary knowledge of French.

她对法语的了解只是初步的。

B1 noun /ˌrek.ə.menˈdeɪ.ʃən/

Recommendation

resume

重新开始

Meaning

to start again after a pause or interruption

Example

We will resume the meeting after lunch.

我们将在午餐后继续会议。

C1 noun /rɪˌdʒuːvəˈneɪʃən/

rejuvenation

焕新

Meaning

The process of restoring something to a former better state, especially referring to renewing soil fertility or revitalizing agricultural land through various restoration practices.

Example

Rejuvenation of soil is necessary for sustainable agriculture.

土壤的焕新对于可持续农业至关重要。

C2 adjective /ˈreɪ.moʊs/

ramose

分枝的

Meaning

having many branches.

Example

The ramose tree shaded the entire garden.

这棵分枝的树为整个花园提供了阴凉。

C1 noun ˈrɛp.ə.twɑːr

repertoire

剧目

Meaning

A stock of plays, dances, or pieces that a company or a performer knows or is prepared to perform.

Example

The actor's repertoire includes both comedy and drama.

演员的剧目包括喜剧和戏剧。

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 adjective /rɪˈnjuː.ə.bəl/

renewable

可再生

Meaning

Able to be renewed or replaced naturally; not depleted when used.

Example

Renewable resources minimize environmental damage.

可再生资源减少环境损害。

C1 verb /ˈrʌsl/

rustle

沙沙作响

Meaning

To make a soft, light sound like leaves or paper moving.

Example

The leaves rustled gently in the evening breeze.

树叶在傍晚的微风中轻轻地沙沙作响。

C1 verb /ˌrɛzəˈrɛkt/

resurrect

复活

Meaning

To bring back to life or revive something from the past.

Example

The director decided to resurrect the old play for a new audience.

导演决定让旧剧本为新的观众复活。

B2 verb /rɪˈliːv/

relieve

Meaning

to make pain, distress, or difficulty less severe or serious

Example

The medicine helped relieve his headache.

B1 noun /ˌrɛp.jʊˈteɪ.ʃən/

reputation

声誉, 名誉

Meaning

The opinion generally held about someone or something; fame or prestige.

Example

A good reputation is essential for business success.

良好的声誉对于商业成功至关重要。

B2 noun /ˈrɛlɪvəns/

relevance

replete

充满

Meaning

Filled or well-supplied with something; abundantly full.

Example

The book is replete with fascinating historical details.

这本书充满了迷人的历史细节。

C1 verb /ˈrʌm.ɪdʒ/

rummage

杂乱地翻找

Meaning

to search through something in a disorderly way

Example

He rummaged through the drawer for his keys.

他在抽屉里翻找钥匙。

C1 noun /ˈrɛdʒɪmənt/

regiment

Meaning

A permanent unit of an army, typically commanded by a colonel and divided into several companies.

Example

The regiment marched proudly through the streets after returning from the mission.

C2 adjective /ˈrɛd.ələnt/

redolent

Meaning

having a strong pleasant smell; strongly reminiscent or suggestive of something

Example

The kitchen was redolent of spices and fresh herbs.

C2 noun /ˌrɛtəˈrɪʃən/

rhetorician

雄辩家

Meaning

A person who is skilled in the art of rhetoric or persuasive speaking/writing.

Example

The rhetorician captivated the audience with his eloquence.

雄辩家凭借其雄辩技巧吸引了听众。

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 adjective /rɪˈbel.jəs/

Rebellious

反叛的; 不服从的; 抵抗控制的;

Meaning

defying authority; resisting control; disobedient;

Example

The rebellious teenager refused to follow his parents' rules.

那个叛逆的青少年拒绝遵守父母的规则。

C1 verb /rɪˈdʒɛnəreɪt/

regenerate

再生

Meaning

to grow or produce again; to renew or restore

Example

The lizard can regenerate its lost tail.

蜥蜴可以再生它失去的尾巴。

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 noun/verb /rɪˈpriːz/

reprise

重现

Meaning

A repetition or return to an earlier theme, role, or action.

Example

The actor reprised his role in the sequel.

演员在续集中重新扮演了他的角色。

C1 noun /ˌrɛs.ɪˈprɒs.ɪ.ti/

reciprocity

为了共同利益与他人交换物品的做法

Meaning

The practice of exchanging things with others for mutual benefit.

Example

Business relationships thrive on reciprocity.

商业关系依赖于互惠。

C2 noun /rɪˈsɪʒən/

rescission

取消

Meaning

the cancellation or annulment of a law, contract, or agreement

Example

The rescission of the contract left both parties disappointed.

合同的取消让双方都感到失望。

B2 noun /ˌrek.riˈeɪ.ʃən/

Recreation

娱乐活动; 使某物再次存在的过程

Meaning

an activity that is done for enjoyment; the process of making something exist again

Example

The park provides recreation facilities for children and adults.

公园为儿童和成人提供娱乐设施。

B2 verb /ˌriː.ɪnˈfɔːrs/

reinforce

加固

Meaning

To strengthen or support something with additional material, people, or effort.

Example

The teacher used examples to reinforce the lesson.

老师使用示例来加固这节课。

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。

B1 adjective /roʊˈmæn.tɪk/

Romantic

浪漫的

Meaning

relating to love; idealistic; dreamy

Example

They enjoyed a romantic dinner by candlelight.

他们在烛光下享受浪漫的晚餐。

A2 adjective /reər/

Rare

罕见

Meaning

not occurring very often; uncommon or unusual

Example

It's rare to find such beautiful handmade jewelry these days.

这些天，找到如此美丽的手工珠宝是罕见的。

C1 noun /ˈrez.ɪ.dənt ˈkəʊ.ɔː.dɪ.neɪ.tər/

resident coordinator

驻地协调员

Meaning

A local administrator or official who coordinates activities in a specific region.

Example

The resident coordinator welcomed all representatives.

驻地协调员欢迎所有代表。

B2 verb /rɪˈzɪst/

resist

抵抗

Meaning

to oppose or fight against; to withstand

Example

He could not resist the temptation.

他无法抵抗诱惑。

B2 verb /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/

rejoice

欢欣

Meaning

to feel or show great joy; to celebrate

Example

The family rejoices at the good news.

这个家庭因好消息而欢欣鼓舞。

C1 noun /ˌrɛpəˈreɪʃən/

reparation

赔偿

Meaning

the making of amends for a wrong done by paying money or helping those who were wronged

Example

The government offered reparations to the victims of the conflict.

政府向冲突受害者提供了赔偿。

C1 noun /ˈraɪtʃəsnəs/

righteousness

正义

Meaning

the quality of being morally right or justifiable

Example

His life was dedicated to righteousness and truth.

他的一生致力于正义和真理。

C2 adjective /ˈrɛstɪv/

restive

不安定的

Meaning

unable to stay still or silent; restless and impatient

Example

The crowd grew restive as they waited for the concert to begin.

人群在等待音乐会开始时变得不安定。

C1 adjective /ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃənl̩/

representational

表现性

Meaning

Relating to or depicting something in a realistic or symbolic way.

Example

The artist preferred a representational style of painting.

艺术家更喜欢表现主义的绘画风格。

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。

C2 verb /ˌriː.kəˈpɪtʃ.ə.leɪt/

recapitulate

概述

Meaning

To summarize and state again the main points of something.

Example

The teacher asked the student to recapitulate the lesson.

老师让学生复述这堂课。

A2 preposition /riː/

re

关于

Meaning

concerning or about (used in formal letters or emails)

Example

The letter was sent re your recent application.

该信是关于您最近的申请发出的。

C1 verb /ˈrævɪdʒ/

ravage

摧毁

Meaning

to cause severe and extensive damage or destruction

Example

The hurricane ravaged the coastal villages.

飓风摧毁了沿海村庄。

C1 noun /ˈriːpər/

reaper

割草和收获作物的人或机器

Meaning

a person or machine that cuts and gathers crops

Example

The reaper moved slowly through the golden fields.

瑞珀缓缓地穿过金色的田野。

C1 noun /ræˈpɔːr/

rapport

关系

Meaning

A close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups concerned understand each other's feelings or ideas.

Example

The teacher built a strong rapport with her students.

老师与学生建立了良好的关系。

C1 adjective /ˈrep.jə.tə.bəl/

Reputable

声誉良好

Meaning

having a good reputation; respected and trusted

Example

She works for a reputable law firm in the city.

她在这座城市的一个声誉卓著的律师事务所工作。

B1 verb /rɪˈviːl/

reveal

揭示

Meaning

to make known or show something that was hidden

Example

The investigation revealed the truth.

调查揭示了真相。

B1 noun riˈækʃən

reaction

反应

Meaning

An action performed or a feeling experienced in response to a situation or event.

Example

The arrests triggered a reaction.

逮捕引发了反应。

C2 noun /ˈrɪp.lɪt/

ripplet

微小波纹

Meaning

a small or tiny ripple

Example

Tiny ripplets appeared on the lake as the fish moved.

当鱼移动时，湖面上出现了微小波纹。

B1 noun /ˈrʌbɪʃ/

Rubbish

垃圾; 无用的东西; 胡说

Meaning

waste material; refuse or litter; nonsense or worthless things

Example

Please throw the rubbish in the bin.

请把垃圾丢进垃圾桶。

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。

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 verb /ˈraɪpən/

ripen

幸福

Meaning

to become or make something ready to eat or fully developed

Example

The bananas ripened quickly in the warm weather.

当她收到奖项时，她无法隐藏自己的幸福。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈraɪtfəl/

rightful

合法的

Meaning

having a legitimate or just claim; proper or lawful

Example

She is the rightful owner of the property.

她是该财产的合法所有者。

B2 noun, verb /ræŋks/

ranks

军衔

Meaning

Positions within a group, especially in a hierarchy or organization.

Example

He quickly moved up the ranks of the army.

他迅速在军队中晋升。

B2 adjective /ˈrɑː.ki/

Rocky

崎岖的; 不稳定的; 困难的

Meaning

full of rocks; unsteady; difficult

Example

The rocky path made hiking difficult for the tourists.

崎岖的小路让游客们的远足变得困难。

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。

C2 noun /ˈrʊkəri/

rookery

鸟类栖息地

Meaning

a place where rooks or other birds breed and nest in colonies

Example

We saw a rookery full of noisy birds near the forest.

我们看到一个充满吵闹鸟类的鸟类栖息地，靠近森林。

C2 noun /ˌrɛv.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/

revocation

撤销

Meaning

The act of officially canceling or withdrawing something.

Example

The court ordered the revocation of his license.

法院命令撤销他的许可证。

B2 noun /ˈrɔɪəlti/

royalty

皇室成员 / 特许权使用费 (作者收入)

Meaning

Members of a royal family or payment made to the owner of a patent, copyright, or natural resource.

Example

The author receives a royalty for every book sold.

作者从每本卖出的书中获得特许权使用费。

B2 adjective /rɪˈflektɪv/

Reflective

反射的; 沉思的; 能反射光或图像

Meaning

thoughtful; contemplative; able to reflect light or images

Example

After the meeting, he was in a reflective mood.

会议后，他处于沉思的状态。

B1 adverb /ˈriː.zən.ə.bli/

Reasonably

合理地; 合适地;

Meaning

in a sensible way; fairly; to a moderate degree

Example

The hotel room was reasonably priced for the location.

酒店房间根据位置的合理定价。

C1 adjective rɪˈlɛntləs

relentless

不屈不挠

Meaning

Oppressively constant; incessant; showing no abatement of severity, intensity, strength, or pace.

Example

The freedom fighters' relentless struggle led to victory.

自由战士们的不屈不挠的斗争导致了胜利。

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。

B2 verb /ˌriː.kənˈstrʌkt/

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。

C2 noun /rɪˈfrækʃən/

refraction

折射

Meaning

The bending of light, sound, or other waves when they pass from one medium to another of different density.

Example

The refraction of light in water makes objects appear bent.

水中的光折射使物体看起来弯曲。

C1 adjective /ˌrɛtroʊˈæktɪv/

retroactive

追溯的

Meaning

applying to a period before it was enacted or established

Example

The new law was made retroactive to cover past cases.

新法律追溯适用于过去的案件。

C2 adjective /ˈruːnɪk/

runic

与符文相关

Meaning

relating to or consisting of runes; mysterious or magical

Example

The old stone had strange runic carvings on it.

这块古老的石头上有奇怪的符文雕刻。

C1 adjective /rɪˈtæl.i.ə.tɔːr.i/

retaliatory

报复性

Meaning

Taking action in response to another's action, characterized as punitive, revengeful, or counteractive.

Example

The country imposed retaliatory tariffs in response to trade sanctions.

该国对贸易制裁实施了报复性关税。

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。

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.

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 noun /ˌrɛfjʊˈteɪʃən/

refutation

驳斥

Meaning

The act of proving a statement or argument to be false or incorrect.

Example

Her essay was a strong refutation of the opposing theory.

她的文章是对对立理论的有力驳斥。

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.

B1 verb /rɪd/

rid

清除

Meaning

to remove or get rid of something

Example

I need to rid the house of all the clutter.

我需要把家里的杂乱清理掉。

C1 noun /ræmˈbuːtən/

Rambutan

红毛丹

Meaning

a tropical fruit with red spiky skin and white translucent sweet flesh similar to litchi

Example

The rambutan looks scary with its hairy skin but tastes very sweet inside.

红毛丹看起来很吓人，毛茸茸的皮肤，但里面的味道非常甜。

B2 noun ˌrɛstəˈreɪʃən

restoration

修复

Meaning

The process of returning something to its former condition.

Example

The restoration of the forest began after decades of neglect.

森林的修复开始于数十年的忽视之后。

C2 adjective /ˈrɛkənˌsaɪləbl̩/

reconcilable

Meaning

Capable of being resolved or made consistent.

Example

Their differences are reconcilable with honest communication.

B2 noun rɪsk ˈfæktər

risk factor

风险因素

Meaning

Something that increases the likelihood of developing a disease or condition

Example

Water pollution is a significant risk factor for health.

水污染是健康的一个重要风险因素。

C2 noun /ˈrɛvəlri/

revelry

庆典

Meaning

Lively and noisy festivities, especially involving drinking and dancing.

Example

The sound of revelry could be heard throughout the night.

整晚都能听到庆典的声音。

B2 noun /ˈrɛfjuːdʒ/

refuge

避难所

Meaning

a place that provides shelter or protection from danger or distress

Example

The villagers took refuge in the temple during the storm.

村民们在风暴期间躲进了寺庙避难。

B2 noun /ˈrɒbəɹi/

robbery

抢劫

Meaning

the crime of stealing from someone or somewhere using force or threat

Example

The police are investigating the robbery at the local store.

警方正在调查当地商店的抢劫事件。

B1 adjective /rɪˈlɪdʒəs/

Religious

宗教的; 虔诚的; 精神的; 与宗教相关的;

Meaning

relating to or believing in a religion; devout; spiritual;

Example

He comes from a very religious family.

他来自一个非常宗教的家庭。

B1 noun ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃn

recognition

认可

Meaning

Acknowledgment of the existence, validity, or legality of something; appreciation or acclaim for an achievement, service, or ability.

Example

He earned recognition after years of struggle.

他在多年奋斗后获得了认可。

C2 adjective /ˈrɪbɔːld/

ribald

猥亵笑话

Meaning

Referring to sexual matters in a humorous or vulgar way.

Example

The comedian’s ribald jokes made the audience laugh uncomfortably.

喜剧演员的猥亵笑话让观众不自在地笑了。

C1 verb /rɪˈpjuː.di.eɪt/

repudiate

拒绝

Meaning

to refuse to accept, recognize, or support something

Example

He repudiated the claim that he was involved in the scandal.

他拒绝了他参与丑闻的说法。

C2 noun/verb /ˈrɛkəmˌpɛns/

recompense

赔偿

Meaning

to compensate someone for loss or harm suffered; compensation given for damage or injury

Example

The company offered financial recompense to the injured worker.

公司向受伤的工人提供了经济赔偿。

C1 noun, verb /raʊt/

rout

失败

Meaning

A decisive defeat; to defeat completely.

Example

The army routed the enemy forces in the battle.

军队在战斗中彻底击败了敌军。

B1 noun /rɪˈkwɛst/

request

Meaning

a formal or polite demand for something

Example

She made a request for additional time to complete the project.

C2 noun /rʌmp/

Rump

臀部; 屁股; 背部下方

Meaning

the hindquarters or buttocks; the lower back area

Example

The horse injured its rump during the fall.

那匹马在跌倒时伤到了它的臀部。

B2 noun /ˈriːzənɪŋ/

reasoning

推理

Meaning

the process of thinking about something in a logical way in order to form a conclusion or judgment

Example

Her reasoning for leaving was clear and logical.

她离开的推理是清晰和合逻辑的。

C1 noun /ˈrɛ.trəʊ.fɪt.ɪŋ/

retrofitting

为旧系统添加新技术或功能

Meaning

The addition of new technology or features to older systems.

Example

The building underwent retrofitting to meet new safety standards.

这座建筑通过加装 retrofit 来满足新的安全标准。

C1 verb /ˈræʃənaɪz/

rationlize

合理化

Meaning

to justify or explain something with logical reasons, even if not appropriate or true

Example

He tried to rationlize his mistake by blaming the system.

他试图通过指责系统来合理化他的错误。