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B2 noun ˈruθləs ˌkɑmpəˈtɪʃən

ruthless competition

无情的竞争
Meaning
Fierce and merciless rivalry or contest, without pity or compassion.
Example
Ruthless competition for power leads to societal issues.
为了权力的无情竞争导致了社会问题。
B1 verb /ˈsʌfər/

suffer

遭受
Meaning
to experience pain, distress, or hardship
Example
She suffered from a severe headache all day.
她整天忍受剧烈的头痛。
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 /ˌɪn.ʌnˈdeɪ.ʃən/

inundation

洪水
Meaning
The act of flooding or overwhelming with water or things.
Example
The town suffered from a severe inundation after the heavy rains.
该市在暴雨后遭受了严重的洪水。
C2 adjective /dɪsˈkʌmfɪtɪŋ/

discomfiting

令人不安
Meaning
Causing unease, embarrassment, or discomfort.
Example
His discomfiting questions made everyone shift uncomfortably in their seats.
他那令人不安的问题让大家在座位上不舒服地动来动去。
C1 adjective ɛnˈdɛm.ɪk

endemic

地方性
Meaning
Native and restricted to a certain place.
Example
The Bengal tiger is endemic to the Indian subcontinent.
孟加拉虎是印度次大陆的地方性物种。
A2 adjective /ˈhelp.fəl/

Helpful

有帮助的; 有益的
Meaning
giving or providing assistance; useful; beneficial
Example
She was very helpful in organizing the event.
她在组织活动中非常有帮助。
C1 noun /ˈtaɪ.ɡrəs/

Tigress

母老虎
Meaning
an adult female tiger
Example
The powerful tigress hunted silently through the jungle.
强大的母老虎悄悄地穿越丛林。
C2 noun /ˈɡlʌtəni/

gluttony

暴饮暴食
Meaning
Excessive eating or drinking; overindulgence in food or drink.
Example
His gluttony during the festival left him feeling sick.
他在节日中的暴饮暴食让他感到生病。
C1 noun /stɑːr ˈæn.ɪs/

Star Anise

八角星
Meaning
star-shaped spice pod with a licorice-like flavor used in cooking
Example
She added star anise to the soup for aromatic flavor.
她在汤里加入了八角星，增添了香气。
C1 adverb /ˌɪn.dɪˈskrɪm.ɪ.nət.li/

Indiscriminately

无差别地
Meaning
without making careful distinctions; randomly; without discrimination
Example
The company fired employees indiscriminately without considering their performance.
公司无差别地解雇了员工，没考虑他们的表现。
C2 adjective /ˈsɛrid/

serried

紧密排列
Meaning
pressed or crowded together, often in rows or ranks
Example
The soldiers stood in serried ranks, ready for inspection.
士兵们站在紧密排列的队列中，准备接受检查。
A2 verb /ˈædvərˌtaɪz/

advertise

做广告
Meaning
to promote or publicize a product or service
Example
They advertise their products on television.
他们在电视上做广告。
B1 noun/adjective /ˌkærəktəˈrɪstɪk/

characteristic

特征
Meaning
A distinguishing quality or feature of a person, place, or thing.
Example
Kindness is a characteristic of true leadership.
善良是一个真正领导力的特征。
B1 adjective /ˌoʊld ˈfæʃənd/

old-fashioned

过时的
Meaning
not modern; belonging to an earlier time
Example
He still wears an old-fashioned hat.
他仍然戴着一顶过时的帽子。
A1 noun, adjective, adverb /raɪt/

right

权利
Meaning
something that is morally good, fair, or just; or a legal/entitled claim
Example
Everyone has the right to free speech.
每个人都有言论自由的权利。
C1 verb /aʊtˈwɪt/

outwit

智胜
Meaning
to defeat or gain an advantage over someone by being more clever or cunning
Example
The fox managed to outwit the hunters.
狐狸成功地智胜了猎人。
C2 adjective /baɪˈɛniəl/

biennial

两年一次的
Meaning
happening every two years
Example
The biennial festival attracts thousands of visitors.
这个两年一次的节日吸引了成千上万的游客。
B2 noun ˈkwəʊ.tə

quota

配额
Meaning
A limited or fixed number or amount of people or things, in particular.
Example
The quota reform was a key demand.
配额改革是一个关键要求。
A2 noun /ˈtʊərɪst/

tourist

游客
Meaning
a person who is traveling or visiting a place for pleasure
Example
The city attracts many tourists every year.
这座城市每年吸引许多游客。
C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈriːtʃ/

overreach

过度伸展
Meaning
to go beyond what is proper, acceptable, or achievable; to overextend
Example
The politician overreached by making promises he couldn't keep.
那位政治家在做出无法兑现的承诺时，过度伸展了自己。
A1 adjective, adverb, pronoun /mɔːr/

more

更多
Meaning
A greater or additional amount or degree.
Example
She wanted more time to finish the project.
她想要更多的时间来完成这个项目。
C1 noun /wæks ɡɔːrd/

Wax Gourd

蜡质葫芦
Meaning
a large white or green gourd with waxy skin, commonly used in Asian cooking
Example
The wax gourd soup is very nutritious and helps with digestion.
蜡质葫芦汤非常有营养，有助于消化。
B2 noun (plural) /ˈɑːrtɪˌfæks/

artifacts

文物
Meaning
objects made by humans, often of historical or cultural importance
Example
Archaeologists discovered valuable artifacts in the ruins.
考古学家在废墟中发现了宝贵的文物。
C1 noun ˌdɛməˈɡræfɪk trænˈzɪʃən

demographic transition

人口过渡
Meaning
A shift in population patterns from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates as a country develops economically
Example
The demographic transition indicates a shift towards an aging society.
人口过渡表示向老龄化社会的转变。
C1 noun /ˈdʒʌɡ.lər/

Juggler

杂技演员
Meaning
a person who skillfully throws and catches objects as entertainment
Example
The juggler entertained the crowd with his amazing ball tricks.
那位杂技演员用他惊人的球技娱乐了观众。
C2 noun /ˈhʌmbʌɡ/

humbug

骗局, 胡说
Meaning
Deceptive or false talk or behavior; nonsense.
Example
He dismissed the idea as humbug.
他将这个想法视为胡说八道。
C1 noun /səbˈmɜːrdʒəns/

submergence

沉没
Meaning
the act or process of being submerged or going underwater
Example
The submergence of coastal areas is a major concern due to rising sea levels.
由于海平面上升，沿海地区的沉没成为一个重大问题。
C1 noun /ɪˈmiːdiəsi/

immediacy

即时性, 紧迫感
Meaning
The quality of bringing one into direct and instant involvement with something, giving rise to a sense of urgency or excitement.
Example
The immediacy of digital communication has reshaped business operations.
数字通信的即时性已经改变了商业操作。
C1 noun /ˈɪm.pæs/

impasse

僵局
Meaning
A situation where no progress is possible.
Example
The negotiations reached an impasse, delaying the agreement.
谈判陷入僵局，导致协议被推迟。
C2 noun /miːn/

mien

神态
Meaning
A person's appearance or manner, especially as an indication of their character or mood.
Example
His serious mien made everyone fall silent.
他严肃的神态让所有人都沉默了。
C1 adverb ˌekspəˈnenʃəli

exponentially

指数地
Meaning
At a rapidly increasing rate; growing or expanding very quickly and intensely.
Example
Internet adoption is growing exponentially worldwide.
互联网的采用在全球范围内指数增长。
C1 adjective /sɪˈnɒnɪməs/

synonymous

同义词
Meaning
having the same or nearly the same meaning; closely associated with something
Example
For many people, her name is synonymous with generosity.
对于许多人来说，她的名字是慷慨的同义词。
B1 noun /ˈkæləri/

calorie

卡路里
Meaning
A unit of energy, often used to measure the energy content of food and drink.
Example
She checks the calorie count before eating any packaged food.
她在吃任何包装食品之前会检查卡路里的含量。
C2 noun /ˈɒb.stɪ.nə.si/

obstinacy

固执
Meaning
Stubborn refusal to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so.
Example
His obstinacy made negotiations difficult.
他的固执使谈判变得困难。
C1 adjective ˌɪn.təˈmɪt.ənt

intermittent

间歇的
Meaning
Happening irregularly, not continuously.
Example
The rain was intermittent throughout the day.
雨整天都间歇不断。
C2 noun /səˈlɛrɪti/

celerity

敏捷
Meaning
swiftness of movement; speed
Example
The soldier moved with great celerity to deliver the message.
士兵以极大的敏捷移动，以传递消息。
A2 adjective /ˈkjʊriəs/

curious

好奇
Meaning
Eager to know or learn something.
Example
The curious explorers asked questions about Antarctica.
好奇的探险者询问了关于南极的问题。
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。
B2 adverb /ɪmˈpeɪʃəntli/

impatiently

不耐烦地
Meaning
in a manner showing annoyance or restlessness due to delay or waiting
Example
She tapped her fingers impatiently while waiting for the reply.
她在等回复时不耐烦地敲着手指。
A2 noun /ˈiː.ɡəl/

Eagle

鹰
Meaning
large bird of prey with powerful wings and sharp talons
Example
The eagle soared high above the mountains.
鹰飞得很高，飞过了山脉。
C1 noun /dɪsˈɒn.ər/

Dishonour

耻辱
Meaning
a state of shame or disgrace; lack of honor or integrity; failure to fulfill obligations
Example
Breaking his promise brought dishonour to his name and family legacy.
打破诺言给他的名字和家族遗产带来了耻辱。
C1 noun /læʃ/

Lash

睫毛; 鞭打
Meaning
an eyelash; a sharp blow with a whip or rope; to strike forcefully
Example
She carefully applied mascara to make her lashes look longer and darker.
她小心地涂抹睫毛膏，使她的睫毛看起来更长更黑。
B1 noun /ˌɪntərˈækʃən/

interaction

相互作用
Meaning
The process of people or things acting upon or influencing each other.
Example
The teacher encouraged more interaction between students.
老师鼓励学生之间更多的互动。
C2 noun /mjuːˈnɪfəsəns/

munificence

慷慨
Meaning
great generosity or lavish giving
Example
The hospital was built thanks to the munificence of a wealthy donor.
医院的建成得益于一位富有捐赠者的慷慨。
A2 noun ˈwɔː.nɪŋ

warning

警告
Meaning
A statement or event that indicates a possible or impending danger, problem, or other unpleasant situation.
Example
Warnings about rising temperatures demand urgent action.
关于上升温度的警告需要紧急行动。
C2 noun /ɪˈfɛmɪnəsi/

effeminacy

女性化
Meaning
The quality of showing traits traditionally associated with women, such as delicacy or softness.
Example
In ancient times, effeminacy was often criticized as a sign of weakness.
在古代，女性化常常被批评为软弱的标志。
C1 verb ˌsɝː.kəmˈvent

circumvent

巧妙地避免或绕过障碍或规则
Meaning
To cleverly avoid or find a way around obstacles or rules.
Example
He tried to circumvent the security system.
他试图绕过安全系统。
C1 noun /ɪnˈdjuːsmənt/

inducement

诱因
Meaning
something that persuades or encourages someone to do something
Example
The company offered a bonus as an inducement to employees.
公司提供了奖金作为员工的诱因。
C1 noun /krʌst/

crust

外壳
Meaning
the hard outer surface of something, especially bread or the Earth's outer layer
Example
He cut off the crust of the bread before eating.
他在吃之前切去了面包的外壳。
B1 noun /ˈmɪnɪstər/

minister

部长
Meaning
a head of a government department; a person who leads a church
Example
The finance minister announced new tax policies.
财政部长宣布了新的税收政策。
C2 adjective /ɪˈnɪkwɪtəs/

iniquitous

不公正
Meaning
grossly unfair and morally wrong
Example
Slavery was one of the most iniquitous practices in history.
奴隶制是历史上最不公正的实践之一。
C2 noun/adjective /ælˈbaɪ.noʊ/

albino

白化病 (缺乏色素的人/动物)
Meaning
A person, animal, or plant lacking normal pigmentation, resulting in pale skin, hair, and eyes.
Example
The albino rabbit had white fur and pink eyes.
白化病兔子有着白色的毛发和粉红色的眼睛。
C2 adjective fəˈleɪ.ʃəs

fallacious

虚假的
Meaning
Based on false reasoning or misleading arguments.
Example
His argument was based on fallacious reasoning.
他的论点是基于虚假的推理。
C1 verb /wɔːrp/

warp

Meaning
To twist or bend out of shape, often due to heat or moisture.
Example
The wooden door warped in the summer heat.
B2 verb /sæk/

sack

解雇
Meaning
to dismiss from a job; to put something in a sack
Example
The company sacked him for poor performance.
公司因为表现不佳解雇了他。
B1 verb /wɔːrn/

warn

警告
Meaning
to alert about danger; to give notice of risk
Example
The weather service warns of heavy rain tonight.
气象服务警告今晚有暴雨。
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。
A1 verb /ˈvɪzɪt/

visit

参观
Meaning
to go and see someone or somewhere; to pay a call
Example
We plan to visit the museum this weekend.
我们计划这个周末参观博物馆。
C2 adjective əˈdrɔɪt

adroit

熟练的, 灵巧的, 精通的
Meaning
clever or skillful in using the hands or mind.
Example
She is adroit at solving complex problems.
她擅长解决复杂的问题。
C1 verb /ˌriːˈsiːt/

reseat

重新安排
Meaning
to seat someone again or to fit something back into its place
Example
The usher had to reseat the guests after the interruption.
引座员在干扰后不得不重新安排宾客。
A2 noun /skɪlz/

skills

技能
Meaning
The ability to do something well; expertise.
Example
Learning new skills can increase personal and professional growth.
学习新技能可以增加个人和职业发展。
C1 verb /fret/

fret

担心
Meaning
to worry or be anxious; to be troubled
Example
Don't fret about the exam results.
不要为考试成绩而烦恼。
B2 verb /hɔːlt/

halt

停止
Meaning
to stop or bring to a stop
Example
The train suddenly halted at the station.
火车突然在车站停了下来。
C1 noun /səˈbraɪəti/

sobriety

清醒
Meaning
the state of being sober; self-restraint and seriousness
Example
He has maintained his sobriety for five years.
他已经保持清醒五年了。
C1 noun /ˈʃæmbəlz/

shambles

一片混乱
Meaning
a state of complete disorder or ruin
Example
After the storm, the whole town was in shambles.
风暴过后，整个城镇陷入了一片混乱。
B1 noun/verb /ˈmætərz/

matters

问题 / 重要
Meaning
important topics, concerns, or issues; as a verb, to be of importance or significance
Example
What she thinks really matters to me.
她认为的事情对我来说真的很重要。
C1 noun /tiˈɑː.rə/

Tiara

头冠
Meaning
a jeweled ornamental crown worn on formal occasions
Example
The princess wore a sparkling diamond tiara at the royal ball.
公主在皇家舞会上戴着一顶闪亮的钻石头冠。
C1 adjective /ˈfeɪl.seɪf/

fail-safe

故障保护
Meaning
designed to prevent failure or accidents; guaranteed to work correctly
Example
The engineers installed a fail-safe mechanism in the nuclear plant.
工程师在核电厂安装了故障保护机制。
C2 noun /ˈsɪlədʒɪzəm/

syllogism

三段论
Meaning
A form of reasoning in which a conclusion is drawn from two given or assumed premises.
Example
The philosopher explained the concept of syllogism using simple examples.
哲学家用简单的例子解释了三段论的概念。
C2 adjective /ˌɪntərˈlɒkjətəri/

interlocutory

临时的
Meaning
Given during the course of a legal action, not final but temporary or provisional.
Example
The judge issued an interlocutory order to maintain the status quo until the hearing.
法官发布了临时命令，以保持听证会之前的现状。
B2 noun /wɔːmθ/

warmth

温暖
Meaning
the quality or state of being warm in temperature or feeling
Example
She felt the warmth of the sun on her face.
她感受到了阳光照在脸上的温暖。
B2 adjective /ˈkrɛd.ɪ.bəl/

credible

可信的
Meaning
able to be believed; convincing
Example
Her explanation was credible enough to convince the committee.
她的解释足够可信，能够说服委员会。
B2 noun /ˈroʊ.lɪŋ pɪn/

Rolling pin

擀面杖
Meaning
a cylindrical tool used for rolling out dough or pastry
Example
Roll the dough flat with a rolling pin.
用擀面杖把面团擀平。
C1 adjective /dɪsˈsɪmɪlər/

dissimilar

不同
Meaning
Not alike; different.
Example
Though they are twins, their personalities are dissimilar.
虽然他们是双胞胎，但他们的个性不同。
B2 adjective ˌpriːhɪˈstɒrɪk

prehistoric

史前的, 在书面记录之前的时间
Meaning
Belonging to the time before written records.
Example
The prehistoric era was marked by the rise of early humans.
史前时代的特点是早期人类的崛起。
B2 noun ɪnˈdev.ər

endeavor

努力
Meaning
An attempt to achieve a goal; a serious determined effort.
Example
The endeavor to innovate space tourism is ambitious.
创新太空旅游的努力是雄心勃勃的。
C1 noun /ˌænɛkˈseɪʃən/

annexation

吞并
Meaning
the act of adding or taking control of territory or property, especially by a state
Example
The annexation of the region led to international condemnation.
该地区的吞并引发了国际谴责。
C1 noun /ˈɒktɪv/

octave

Meaning
A series of eight musical notes, or the interval between one musical pitch and another with double its frequency.
Example
The singer's voice could easily reach the higher octave.
B1 noun /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/

association

协会
Meaning
an organized group of people who have joined together for a common purpose
Example
She is a member of the local teachers' association.
她是当地教师协会的成员。
C1 noun /ˈliːvˌteɪ.kɪŋ/

leave-taking

告别
Meaning
an act of saying goodbye; farewell
Example
His leave-taking from his friends was emotional.
他向朋友的告别是感人的。
B2 verb, adjective /ɪˈlæbəreɪt/ (verb), /ɪˈlæbərət/ (adjective)

elaborate

详细说明 / 设计复杂的
Meaning
verb: to explain something in detail; adjective: detailed and complicated in design
Example
She asked him to elaborate on his proposal.
她要求他详细说明他的提议。
A2 verb /kəmˈper/

compare

比较
Meaning
to examine similarities and differences between things
Example
I will compare these two products before buying.
我将在购买前比较这两款产品。
A2 adjective ˈfɪz.ɪ.kəl

physical

物理
Meaning
Relating to things perceived through the senses as opposed to the mind; tangible or concrete.
Example
Physical components form the system's base.
物理组件构成系统的基础。
C1 verb /eɪl/

ail

生病
Meaning
to be ill or suffer from a physical or mental problem; to trouble or afflict
Example
She has been ailing since last winter.
她从去年冬天开始一直生病。
B1 noun /ˈtʌnəl/

tunnel

隧道
Meaning
an underground passage or shaft
Example
They dug a tunnel under the river.
他们在河底挖了一个隧道。
A2 noun/verb /ˈɪntrəst/ or /ˈɪntəˌrɛst/

interest

兴趣 / 利息
Meaning
A feeling of curiosity or concern about something; or money paid for the use of borrowed money.
Example
He showed great interest in learning new languages.
他对学习新语言表现出极大的兴趣。
C1 verb /skwiːl/

squeal

尖叫
Meaning
to make a high-pitched cry; to inform on someone
Example
The children squealed with delight when they saw the surprise.
孩子们看到惊喜时高兴地尖叫。
C1 noun ˌfɜːr.tɪ.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

fertilization

施肥
Meaning
The process of adding nutrients to soil to increase crop productivity.
Example
Organic fertilization enhances soil health.
有机施肥有助于改善土壤健康。
C2 noun /ˈbreɪziər/

Brazier

黄铜工人
Meaning
a worker in brass; a portable container for burning charcoal or coal
Example
The brazier crafted beautiful brass ornaments.
这个黄铜工人制作了美丽的黄铜饰品。
C1 noun /ˈmaʊθ.fʊl/

mouthful

一口
Meaning
the amount of food or drink that fills the mouth, or a long and difficult word or phrase
Example
He took a big mouthful of water after the run.
他在跑步后喝了一大口水。
C2 noun /ˈpɒl.iˌθi.ɪz.əm/

polytheism

多神教
Meaning
the belief in or worship of multiple gods
Example
Ancient Greeks practiced polytheism, worshiping gods like Zeus and Athena.
古希腊人实践多神教，崇拜像宙斯和雅典娜这样的神灵。
C1 noun /ˌaɪ.diˈɒl.ə.dʒi/

ideology

意识形态
Meaning
A system of ideas and ideals, especially one that forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy.
Example
Democracy is based on the ideology of freedom and equality.
民主基于自由和平等的意识形态。
C1 noun /hɪpˈnoʊsɪs/

hypnosis

催眠
Meaning
A trance-like state of consciousness usually induced by suggestion.
Example
She underwent hypnosis to overcome her fear of flying.
她进行了催眠，以克服她对飞行的恐惧。
B2 noun /kəmˈpoʊnənt/

component

组件
Meaning
a part or element of a larger whole, especially a machine or system
Example
The engine is the most important component of the car.
引擎是汽车最重要的组件。
B2 adjective /ʌnprəˈfɛʃ.ən.əl/

Unprofessional

不专业
Meaning
not conforming to the standards expected in a particular profession
Example
His unprofessional behavior led to his dismissal from the company.
他的不专业行为导致他被公司解雇。
B2 noun /ˈlænd.leɪ.di/

Landlady

女房东
Meaning
a woman who rents out land, a building, or accommodation; a female property owner
Example
The friendly landlady provided fresh towels and showed us around the apartment.
友好的女房东提供了新鲜的毛巾，并带我们参观了公寓。
C1 noun /haɪˈpɒtənjuːs/

hypotenuse

斜边
Meaning
the longest side of a right-angled triangle, opposite the right angle.
Example
In a right triangle, the hypotenuse is always longer than the other two sides.
在直角三角形中，斜边总是比另外两边长。
B1 noun /ˈfɪzɪks/

physics

物理学
Meaning
the natural science that studies matter, energy, and the interactions between them
Example
She decided to major in physics at the university.
她决定在大学主修物理学。
B2 verb /rɪˈliːv/

relieve

Meaning
to make pain, distress, or difficulty less severe or serious
Example
The medicine helped relieve his headache.
C1 noun /kɪˈməʊnoʊ/

kimono

和服
Meaning
a traditional Japanese robe with wide sleeves, tied with a sash
Example
She wore a beautiful silk kimono at the ceremony.
她在仪式上穿着一件美丽的丝绸和服。
C2 noun /ˌpɛkjʊˈleɪʃən/

peculation

挪用公款
Meaning
The act of embezzling or stealing money, especially from public funds.
Example
The minister resigned after being accused of peculation.
部长在被指控参与挪用公款后辞职。
A1 adverb /ˈnɛvər/

never

从不
Meaning
at no time in the past or future; not ever
Example
I have never seen such a beautiful sunset.
我从未见过如此美丽的日落。
C2 noun /ˈɑːr.bɪ.trɑːʒ/

arbitrage

套利
Meaning
The simultaneous buying and selling of securities in different markets to take advantage of differing prices.
Example
Investors use arbitrage to make profits in global markets.
投资者利用套利在全球市场中获取利润。
C2 noun /ˈkɪldʒɔɪ/

killjoy

扫兴的人
Meaning
a person who spoils the fun or enjoyment of others
Example
Don’t be a killjoy at the party.
别在派对上当扫兴的人。
C2 noun /ˈɛərəˌstæt/

aerostat

气球艇
Meaning
A lighter-than-air craft, such as a balloon, that is lifted by gas.
Example
The military used an aerostat for surveillance over the border.
军方使用了气球艇进行边境监视。
C2 noun /ˈmʌstərd ɔɪl/

Mustard Oil

芥末油
Meaning
oil extracted from mustard seeds, commonly used for cooking and medicinal purposes
Example
We use mustard oil for cooking vegetables in our kitchen.
我们在厨房里用芥末油来煮蔬菜。
B2 verb /saɪ/

sigh

叹气
Meaning
to let out a long, deep breath as an expression of tiredness, relief, or sadness
Example
She sighed with relief when she heard the good news.
她听到好消息时松了口气。
B2 noun /stɪŋk/

Stink

臭味; 恶臭
Meaning
a strong unpleasant smell; bad odor
Example
The garbage created a terrible stink in the kitchen.
垃圾在厨房里产生了可怕的臭味。
B2 noun /ˈkɒmpɪtəns/

competence

能力
Meaning
the ability to do something successfully or efficiently
Example
Her competence as a manager impressed the board.
作为经理，她的能力给董事会留下了深刻印象。
B2 noun /rɪˈfreʃ.mənt/

Refreshment

茶点
Meaning
food and drink that is served as a light meal; something that refreshes
Example
We served light refreshments after the meeting.
我们在会议后提供了轻便的茶点。
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。
A2 noun /ˈɒbdʒɪkt/

object

物体
Meaning
a thing that can be seen and touched
Example
The table is an object in the room.
桌子是房间里的一个物体。
C2 noun /pəˈtiːnə/

patina

由于年龄或使用，金属、石头或木材表面上的薄膜或光泽；也可以指一种表面外观
Meaning
a surface film or sheen on metal, stone, or wood due to age or use; also, a superficial appearance
Example
The bronze statue developed a green patina after years in the sea air.
这座青铜雕像在海风中多年后形成了绿色的铜绿。
C1 adjective /ˈstɔːlwərt/

stalwart

坚定, 忠诚
Meaning
Loyal, reliable, and hardworking; strongly built or sturdy.
Example
She has always been a stalwart supporter of the community.
她一直是社区的坚定支持者。
C2 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈtɒmɪk/

diatomic

双原子
Meaning
Consisting of two atoms.
Example
Oxygen is a diatomic molecule.
氧气是双原子分子。
C2 noun /əbˈsɪdiən/

obsidian

黑曜石 (黑色的玻璃状火山岩)
Meaning
A hard, dark, glasslike volcanic rock formed by rapid solidification of lava.
Example
The knife was made from sharp obsidian.
刀是由锋利的黑曜石制成的。
B2 adjective /senˈseɪʃənəl/

Sensational

震撼的; 极其印象深刻的
Meaning
causing great excitement or shock; extremely impressive
Example
The sensational performance left the audience speechless.
这场震撼的表演让观众哑口无言。
B2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪzən/

artisan

工匠
Meaning
a skilled craftsperson who makes things by hand
Example
The artisan crafted a beautiful wooden chair.
工匠制作了一把漂亮的木椅子。
B2 noun /prɒp/

prop

道具
Meaning
an object used on stage by actors during a performance; something that supports or holds up
Example
The actor forgot his prop on stage.
演员忘记了他的道具。
B1 noun /steɪk/

steak

牛排
Meaning
a thick slice of meat, typically beef, cooked by grilling or frying
Example
He ordered a grilled steak with vegetables.
他点了一块配蔬菜的烤牛排。