C2 adjective /ˌsæsərˈdoʊtl/

sacerdotal

神职的

Meaning

Relating to priests or the priesthood.

Example

The ritual had a distinctly sacerdotal character.

仪式具有明显的神职特征。

C2 noun /red ˌəʊ.liˈæn.dər/

Red oleander

红色夹竹桃

Meaning

a poisonous flowering shrub with bright red or pink flowers

Example

The red oleander blooms throughout the summer months.

红色夹竹桃在夏季的几个月中盛开。

A2 noun /kənˌɡrætʃ.əˈleɪ.ʃənz/

Congratulations

祝贺

Meaning

words expressing praise for an achievement or good wishes on a special occasion

Example

Congratulations on your promotion! You really deserved this success.

恭喜晋升！你真的值得这次成功。

A2 noun /ˈspaɪ.dər/

Spider

蜘蛛

Meaning

a small creature with eight legs that makes webs to catch insects

Example

The spider caught a fly in its web.

蜘蛛在它的网中抓住了一只苍蝇。

C2 adjective /ˌhaɪpərˈkrɪtɪkl/

hypercritical

过度批评的

Meaning

Excessively or unreasonably critical.

Example

The teacher was often hypercritical of small mistakes.

老师经常对小错误过度批评。

C1 noun/verb /ˈvɑːrnɪʃ/

varnish

清漆

Meaning

A liquid that is applied to wood or other materials to form a hard, shiny surface; also to apply such a liquid.

Example

The carpenter varnished the table to give it a glossy finish.

木匠给桌子涂了清漆，给它一个光亮的外观。

B2 adjective /flɔːd/

flawed

有缺陷的

Meaning

having a mistake or fault that reduces its value or quality

Example

The flawed design of the car led to a recall.

汽车设计有缺陷，导致了召回。

C1 verb /ədˈmɒnɪʃ/

admonish

警告

Meaning

to warn or reprimand someone firmly; to advise or urge earnestly

Example

The teacher admonished the students for being late.

老师因为学生迟到而警告他们。

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。

C2 noun /ˈdʒaɪənt sneɪk hɛd/

Giant snake head

巨蛇头鱼

Meaning

a large predatory freshwater fish with an elongated body and snake-like head

Example

The giant snake head is a fierce predator that can survive out of water for hours.

巨蛇头鱼是一种凶猛的捕食者，可以在水外存活数小时。

B2 noun /ˈdjuːəʊ/

duo

二重奏

Meaning

a pair of people or things, especially in music or entertainment

Example

The musical duo performed their latest hit at the concert.

这个音乐二重奏在音乐会上演奏了他们的最新热门曲。

C2 adjective /pəˈrɒnɪməs/

paronymous

同源词

Meaning

Words that are derived from the same root or sound alike.

Example

The words 'effect' and 'effective' are paronymous.

‘Effect’ 和 ‘Effective’ 是同源词。

A2 noun /ˈkiːbɔːrd/

keyboard

键盘

Meaning

a set of keys used to operate a computer, typewriter, or similar device for inputting text and commands

Example

She typed the report quickly on her keyboard.

她在键盘上快速打完了报告。

B1 adjective /kiːn/

Keen

敏锐的; 强烈的; 渴望的

Meaning

sharp; acute; intense; eager

Example

She has a keen interest in science.

她对科学有浓厚的兴趣。

B2 adjective /ˈneɪ.kɪd/

Naked

赤裸的; 没有衣服; 暴露的; 裸露的

Meaning

without clothes or covering; bare; exposed; unclothed

Example

The naked truth about the situation shocked everyone.

关于局势的赤裸真相震惊了所有人。

C2 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈkrɪtɪkəl/

diacritical

变音符号

Meaning

Relating to a mark added to a letter to indicate a different pronunciation or stress.

Example

The word résumé has diacritical marks that change its meaning from resume.

‘简历’一词有变音符号，它改变了‘简历’的意思。

B1 noun /ˈpɔːrʃən/

portion

部分

Meaning

A part or share of something.

Example

She ate only a small portion of the meal.

她只吃了餐点的一小部分。

B1 adjective /ˈsoʊ kɔːld/

so-called

Meaning

referred to as or known by a particular name or title, often misleadingly

Example

The so-called expert couldn't answer the question.

B2 noun /eɪk/

Ache

疼痛

Meaning

a continuous or prolonged dull pain in a part of one's body

Example

He had a terrible headache after working late.

他在工作到很晚后感到剧烈的头痛。

C2 adjective /ˌsɛm.iˈsɪv.ə.laɪzd/

semicivilized

半文明

Meaning

Partially civilized; having some aspects of civilization but not fully developed.

Example

The tribe was described as semicivilized by early explorers.

该部落被早期探险家描述为半文明。

C1 adjective /ˈpəʊtəbl/

potable

可饮用的

Meaning

safe to drink; drinkable

Example

The villagers did not have access to potable water.

村民没有水源可以饮用。

B2 noun /ˈɡæl.ək.siːz/

galaxies

星系

Meaning

Large collections of stars, gas, and dust held together by gravity.

Example

Distant galaxies hold clues about the early universe.

遥远的星系包含了关于早期宇宙的线索。

B2 noun /ˈspɛk.tə.kəl/

spectacle

景象

Meaning

An impressive display or performance for viewers.

Example

The fireworks created a breathtaking spectacle in the night sky.

烟花在夜空中创造了一个惊人的景象。

B2 noun /ˈprɑsɪˌkjuːtər/

prosecutor

检察官

Meaning

a lawyer who represents the government in criminal cases

Example

The prosecutor argued that the defendant was guilty of the crime.

检察官辩称被告犯有罪。

B2 noun /ˈwɪkɪdnəs/

wickedness

邪恶，恶行

Meaning

Evil or morally bad behavior.

Example

The story highlights the wickedness of the cruel king.

这个故事突出了残忍国王的恶行。

C2 adjective /kəˈrɛlətɪv/

correlative

fuse

熔合

Meaning

To join or blend two or more things together into one.

Example

The two metals fused under high heat.

这两种金属在高温下融合。

C2 adjective ˈkoʊ.dʒənt

cogent

有说服力的

Meaning

Clear, logical, and convincing.

Example

His cogent argument convinced the jury.

他的有力论点说服了陪审团。

C1 verb /ˈdræm.ə.taɪz/

dramatize

戏剧化

Meaning

to present a story in a dramatic way, or to exaggerate something

Example

The novel was dramatized into a popular TV series.

这本小说被改编成了一部受欢迎的电视系列剧。

C2 adjective /ˈsɪlieɪtɪd/

ciliated

带有纤毛的

Meaning

Having minute hairlike projections (cilia) on the surface of cells or organisms.

Example

The ciliated cells in the respiratory tract help move mucus out of the lungs.

呼吸道中的纤毛细胞帮助将粘液排出肺部。

C2 adjective /ˌrɒŋˈhɛd.ɪd/

wrongheaded

错误的思想

Meaning

Having or showing bad judgment or stubbornly holding to wrong ideas.

Example

The policy was considered wrongheaded and harmful.

这项政策被认为是错误的思想并且有害。

C2 verb /ˈwɔːbəl/

warble

用颤抖的声音或发出颤音唱歌或吹口哨

Meaning

To sing or whistle with a quavering voice or with trills.

Example

The bird warbled a sweet tune in the morning.

那只鸟在早上用甜美的旋律歌唱。

A1 pronoun /ˈɛvrɪwʌn/

everyone

每个人

Meaning

every person; all people

Example

Everyone must bring their own lunch.

每个人都必须带自己的午餐。

B2 noun /ˌmɒdəˈreɪʃən/

moderation

Meaning

The avoidance of excess or extremes; keeping balance or within reasonable limits.

Example

He drinks wine in moderation.

B1 verb rɪˈdjuːst

reduced

减少

Meaning

Make smaller or less in amount, degree, or size.

Example

Singapore has reduced plastic usage significantly.

新加坡大幅减少了塑料的使用。

C2 adjective ˌmɛɡəˈlɪθɪk

megalithic

巨石

Meaning

Relating to or denoting prehistoric monuments made of or containing large stones.

Example

The megalithic structures in ancient civilizations are fascinating.

古代文明中的巨石结构令人着迷。

B2 noun /ˈhæz.ərd/

Hazard

危害; 风险

Meaning

a danger or risk; something that poses a threat to safety

Example

Smoking is a serious health hazard that can lead to lung cancer and heart disease.

吸烟是一种严重的健康危害，可能导致肺癌和心脏病。

B2 noun /səˈspens/

Suspense

悬念

Meaning

a feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what will happen

Example

The movie kept us in suspense until the very end.

电影让我们一直处于悬念中，直到最后。

C1 noun /prəˈtruːʒən/

protrusion

突出部分

Meaning

Something that sticks out or projects from a surface.

Example

The protrusion on the wall made it difficult to move the furniture.

墙上的突出部分使得移动家具变得困难。

C2 noun /ˈproʊbɪti/

probity

廉洁

Meaning

The quality of having strong moral principles; honesty and decency.

Example

The judge was admired for his integrity and probity.

法官因其正直和廉洁而受到赞赏。

A1 interjection /ɑː/

ah

啊

Meaning

used to express realization, surprise, or relief

Example

Ah, now I understand what you mean.

啊，现在我明白你是什么意思了。

B2 noun /dwɔːrf/

dwarf

矮人

Meaning

a person, animal, or plant much smaller than average

Example

Snow White lived with seven dwarfs.

白雪公主与七个矮人一起生活。

B2 adjective /ˈɡræs.i/

Grassy

草的

Meaning

covered with grass; resembling grass in color; green like grass

Example

The grassy field stretched as far as the eye could see.

长满青草的田地一直延伸到视线尽头。

B2 noun ˈterɪtəri

territory

领土

Meaning

An area of land under the jurisdiction of a ruler or state.

Example

The king expanded his territory.

国王扩展了他的领土。

C2 noun dʒɛsˌtɪk.jʊˈleɪ.ʃənz

gesticulations

手势

Meaning

Expressive hand or body movements while speaking to convey thoughts or emotions

Example

His energetic gesticulations made the speech more engaging.

他的充满活力的手势使演讲更加引人入胜。

B2 verb səˈpres

suppress

压制

Meaning

To forcibly put an end to; to restrain or subdue.

Example

Authorities must suppress criminal activities in campuses.

当局必须压制校园中的犯罪活动。

A2 noun /ˈsiːkrət/

secret

Meaning

something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others

Example

He told me a secret about his childhood.

C1 noun /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/

disposition

Meaning

A person's usual attitude or temperament; arrangement or tendency.

Example

She has a cheerful disposition despite the difficulties.

B2 noun ˈsəʊ.ʃəl ˈdʒʌs.tɪs

social justice

社会正义

Meaning

Justice in terms of the distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privileges within a society.

Example

Social justice ensures equality of opportunity.

社会正义确保平等的机会。

C2 noun /ˈætəvɪzəm/

atavism

返祖现象

Meaning

The recurrence of traits or characteristics from a remote ancestor.

Example

The scientist noted atavism in the child’s physical features.

科学家在孩子的生理特征中观察到返祖现象。

A2 noun /saɪt/

sight

视力

Meaning

the ability to see or something that is seen

Example

The sight of the sunset took her breath away.

日落的景象让她屏住了呼吸。

B1 noun, verb /ˈbændɪdʒ/

bandage

绷带

Meaning

a strip of material used to cover or protect a wound; to cover or wrap a wound with such material

Example

The nurse carefully bandaged his injured arm.

护士给他受伤的手臂包扎了。

C2 adjective /ˈfɔːnɪŋ/

fawning

过分的恭维

Meaning

displaying exaggerated flattery or affection

Example

Her fawning compliments made everyone uncomfortable.

她过分的恭维让每个人都感到不自在。

C2 adjective /ˌʌnɪkˈsɛpʃənəbl/

unexceptionable

无可指摘

Meaning

Not open to objection; acceptable and unobjectionable

Example

His behavior was unexceptionable throughout the event.

他的行为在整个事件中都是无可指摘的。

B2 noun ˈbɛntʃˌmɑːr.kɪŋ

benchmarking

标准定义与比较分析

Meaning

Comparing with a specific industry or competitor to set the best standards.

Example

Companies use benchmarking to assess their performance.

公司利用基准测试来评估其表现。

B2 noun /dɪˈtɛkʃən/

detection

检测

Meaning

the action or process of identifying the presence of something

Example

The detection of fraud in the system was swift.

系统中的欺诈检测迅速完成。

C1 verb /əˈdʒɜrn/

adjourn

推迟

Meaning

to suspend a meeting or session to another time or place

Example

The judge decided to adjourn the hearing until next week.

法官决定将听证会推迟到下周。

C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈskriːt/

indiscreet

不谨慎

Meaning

Not careful in what one says or does, likely to reveal secrets or offend.

Example

It was indiscreet of him to mention the plan in public.

他在公众场合提到计划是不谨慎的。

C2 noun /ruːθ/

ruth

同情

Meaning

A feeling of pity, compassion, or sorrow.

Example

He felt no ruth for the people he had betrayed.

他对他曾经背叛的人没有任何同情。

C1 adjective /sɪˈkluːdɪd/

secluded

隐蔽的

Meaning

Placed apart from other people or things; private and quiet.

Example

They spent their vacation in a secluded beach house.

他们在一个隐蔽的海滩小屋度过了假期。

C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɜːrtɪnənt/

impertinent

无礼的

Meaning

rude and showing a lack of respect

Example

It was impertinent of him to question the manager's decision.

他质疑经理的决定是无礼的。

C2 noun /məˈlɪŋɡərər/

malingerer

装病的人

Meaning

a person who pretends to be sick to avoid duty or work

Example

The manager suspected that John was a malingerer.

经理怀疑约翰是一个装病的人。

B2 noun /biːd/

Bead

珠子

Meaning

a small round object with a hole through it for threading

Example

She made a necklace with colorful beads.

她用彩色的珠子做了项链。

C2 adjective /ˈsɪmiən/

simian

类人猿的

Meaning

Relating to, resembling, or affecting apes or monkeys.

Example

The scientist studied the simian behavior of the chimpanzees.

科学家研究了黑猩猩的类人猿行为。

C1 noun səbˈsɪs.təns

subsistence

生计

Meaning

The action or fact of maintaining or supporting oneself at a minimum level.

Example

Many farmers depend on subsistence agriculture.

许多农民依靠自给农业谋生。

B2 adverb /ʌnˈnesəserəli/

Unnecessarily

不必要地

Meaning

to a greater extent than is needed; without necessity

Example

Don't worry unnecessarily about the exam.

不要为考试不必要地担心。

C2 adjective /ˈkʌsɪd/

cussed

倔强

Meaning

Annoyingly stubborn or difficult.

Example

He was too cussed to admit his mistake.

他太倔强，无法承认自己的错误。

B1 noun /ɪkˈspres treɪn/

Express Train

快车

Meaning

a fast train that travels between major stations with few or no intermediate stops

Example

The express train reached the destination in half the usual time.

快车以半小时到达目的地。

C1 adjective /ˌtaɪpəˈɡræfɪkəl/

typographical

印刷错误

Meaning

relating to the style, arrangement, or appearance of printed text

Example

There was a typographical error in the book.

书中有一个印刷错误。

B2 noun /ˌpɜːrsəˈnel/

personnel

人员

Meaning

People employed in an organization or engaged in an organized undertaking such as military service.

Example

The company is hiring more personnel for its new branch.

公司正在为其新分支招聘更多的人员。

C2 adjective ˈmiː.ni.əl

menial

卑微

Meaning

Not requiring much skill and lacking prestige.

Example

He refused to do menial work.

他拒绝做低级工作。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈfeɪ.vər.ə.bəl/

Unfavourable

不利的; 逆境的

Meaning

not helpful or advantageous; adverse

Example

The weather conditions were unfavourable for our outdoor event.

恶劣的天气条件不利于我们的户外活动。

C1 verb /ˈbʌŋɡəl/

bungle

搞砸

Meaning

To carry out a task clumsily or incompetently.

Example

He bungled the presentation and confused the audience.

他搞砸了演示并让观众感到困惑。

C1 verb /θrɒb/

throb

跳动

Meaning

to beat or pulse strongly, often with pain

Example

His head began to throb after the long day.

他的一天结束后，头开始跳动。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈɜːrθli/

unearthly

超自然的

Meaning

Strange or unnatural in a way that seems not of this world

Example

The forest was filled with an unearthly glow.

森林中充满了超自然的光辉。

C1 noun /ˈbæləd/

ballad

叙事歌曲

Meaning

a narrative song or poem, often sentimental or romantic

Example

The singer performed a moving ballad about lost love.

歌手演唱了一首感人的失恋歌曲。

C2 noun /ˈsʊrmə fɪʃ/

Surma fish

苏尔马鱼

Meaning

a freshwater fish species found in the Surma river system of Bangladesh and northeastern India

Example

Surma fish is native to the rivers of Sylhet region.

苏尔马鱼是西莱特地区河流的本土鱼类。

B1 adjective /əˈlɜːrt/

alert

警觉

Meaning

quick to notice and respond to potential danger or issues; aware and attentive

Example

The alert dog barked at the stranger approaching the house.

警觉的狗对接近房子的陌生人大声吠叫。

A2 verb /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/

introduce

介绍

Meaning

to present someone; to bring in for the first time

Example

Let me introduce you to my friend.

让我介绍你给我的朋友。

C2 verb /pɜːrl/

purl

发出低语声地流动

Meaning

To knit with a purl stitch; to flow with a murmuring sound (as a stream).

Example

The brook purled softly through the meadow.

小溪轻轻地流过草地。

B1 adjective /ˈæktʃuəl/

actual

实际的

Meaning

real and existing, not just imagined or supposed

Example

The actual cost was higher than expected.

实际成本高于预期。

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 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。

B2 verb /əkˈsɛləreɪt/

accelerate

加速

Meaning

to increase speed or make something happen sooner

Example

The driver accelerated to overtake the truck.

司机加速超车。

C1 noun /ˈskwɒlər/

squalor

贫困

Meaning

the state of being extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially due to poverty or neglect

Example

They lived in squalor without basic facilities.

他们在没有基本设施的贫困中生活。

C1 noun /rɔ ˈtɜrmərɪk/

Raw Turmeric

生姜黄

Meaning

fresh unprocessed root of the turmeric plant used as a spice and medicine

Example

Grate raw turmeric into the curry for authentic flavor.

将生姜黄磨成粉加入咖喱中，以增加正宗的味道。

C2 verb /prɒɡˈnɒstɪkeɪt/

prognosticate

预测

Meaning

To foretell or predict future events, especially based on current signs.

Example

Experts attempted to prognosticate the outcome of the election.

专家们尝试预测选举结果。

C1 noun /ʃruː/

shrew

暴躁的女人 / 小鼠类动物

Meaning

a small mouse-like animal; also a woman with a bad temper

Example

The play describes a strong-willed woman as a shrew.

这部戏描述了一位坚强的女性，像一个暴躁的女人一样。

C1 verb /flaʊt/

flout

蔑视

Meaning

To openly disregard or show contempt for a rule or law.

Example

The company was fined for flouting environmental regulations.

该公司因违反环保规定而被罚款。

C2 adjective, noun /bɪˈtroʊðd/

betrothed

订婚的

Meaning

Engaged to be married; a person who is engaged.

Example

She introduced him as her betrothed.

她把他介绍为她的未婚夫。

B2 phrase teɪk ˈpɜː.sən.əl.i

take personally

把事情看得很个人化

Meaning

To interpret someone's words or actions as a personal attack or criticism.

Example

Don't take it personally, he didn't mean to upset you.

不要太在意，他并没有想要惹你生气。

C1 adjective /ɪˈniː.bri.eɪ.tɪd/

inebriated

醉酒

Meaning

under the influence of alcohol; drunk

Example

He stumbled into the room completely inebriated.

他完全醉了，踉跄地走进了房间。

B2 noun /ˈɑːnər/

honor

荣誉

Meaning

high respect; great esteem

Example

He received an award in honor of his achievements.

他因他的成就而获得了一项荣誉。

C1 verb /ɪɡˈzuːd/

exude

流露

Meaning

to display a quality strongly and openly; to release a liquid or smell slowly

Example

He exudes confidence whenever he speaks in public.

他每次在公众场合讲话时都会散发出自信。

B2 verb /twiːk/

tweak

微调

Meaning

to make small adjustments; to fine-tune something

Example

We need to tweak the design slightly.

我们需要稍微调整设计。

C2 adjective /ˈæbdʒɛkt/

abject

可鄙

Meaning

extremely bad, unpleasant, and degrading

Example

They lived in abject poverty.

他们生活在可鄙的贫困中。

C2 verb /fleɪ/

flay

剥皮/严厉批评

Meaning

to strip off the skin of something or criticize severely

Example

The chef flayed the fish before cooking it.

厨师在烹饪前剥去了鱼的皮。

C2 noun /ˈbrɪtɪˌsɪzəm/

briticism

英式英语的单词或特征

Meaning

a word, phrase, or characteristic feature of British English

Example

The word 'lorry' is a well-known Briticism.

'lorry' 这个词是一个著名的英式词汇。

C1 noun /ˈprɒfəsi/

prophecy

预言

Meaning

a prediction or message about the future, often believed to be divinely inspired

Example

The prophecy foretold the rise of a great leader.

预言预示着伟大领导者的崛起。

B2 adjective /ɔːˈθen.tɪk/

Authentic

真实的; 真实; 不虚假

Meaning

genuine; real; not fake or copied

Example

The museum displays only authentic artifacts from ancient civilizations.

博物馆只展示来自古代文明的真实文物。

C1 verb /ˈvɪn.dɪ.keɪt/

vindicate

辩护

Meaning

To clear someone of blame or suspicion; to show or prove to be right, reasonable, or justified.

Example

The new evidence helped vindicate the wrongly accused man.

新的证据帮助为被错误指控的男子辩护。

C2 noun /ˌɔːrdɪˈneɪʃən/

ordination

任职

Meaning

The ceremony of conferring holy orders or official religious authority.

Example

The church held a special service for the ordination of new priests.

教堂为新神父举行了一个特别的服务，进行圣职任命。

B2 noun /prɪˈskrɪpʃən/

prescription

处方

Meaning

A written order from a doctor for the preparation and administration of a medicine; also, a recommendation or authoritative rule.

Example

The doctor gave her a prescription for antibiotics.

医生给她开了抗生素的处方。

A2 verb /fraɪ/

fry

油炸

Meaning

to cook food in hot oil or fat

Example

She fries eggs for breakfast every morning.

她每天早晨煎蛋作为早餐。

C2 noun /ˈhæbɪtjuːd/

habitude

习惯，风俗

Meaning

a customary condition or mode of life; habitual practice

Example

He lived in a quiet habitude, avoiding the noise of the city.

他生活在一种安静的习惯中，避开城市的喧嚣。

C1 noun /ˈiːkwɪnɒks/

equinox

昼夜平衡

Meaning

The time or date when day and night are of equal length, occurring twice a year.

Example

The spring equinox marks the beginning of longer days.

春分标志着白天时间变长的开始。

C1 noun /ɪɡˈzuːbərəns/

exuberance

兴奋

Meaning

the quality of being full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness

Example

Her exuberance made the whole team feel motivated.

她的兴奋让整个团队感到鼓舞。

C1 noun /ˈdræm.ə.tɪst/

dramatist

剧作家

Meaning

a person who writes plays

Example

Shakespeare is one of the greatest dramatists in history.

莎士比亚是历史上最伟大的剧作家之一。

A2 adjective /ʌnˈlʌki/

Unlucky

倒霉; 不幸运

Meaning

having bad luck; unfortunate

Example

He was unlucky to miss the winning shot.

他很倒霉错过了获胜的投篮。

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。

C1 noun /ˈbeɪ.zəl siːdz/

Basil Seeds

罗勒种子

Meaning

small black seeds from the basil plant, often used in drinks and desserts

Example

I added basil seeds to my lemonade for a refreshing drink.

我在柠檬水中加入了罗勒种子，制作了一种清爽的饮品。

C2 adjective /ˌɑːrbəˈrɛsənt/

arborescent

树状的

Meaning

having the appearance or characteristics of a tree; tree-like

Example

The coral had an arborescent form that resembled a miniature forest.

珊瑚有一种树状的形态，看起来像一个小型森林。

B2 verb /ˈpenɪtreɪt/

penetrate

穿透

Meaning

to go into or through something; to understand something deeply

Example

The bullet penetrated the wall.

子弹穿透了墙壁。

B2 noun /kʌb/

Cub

幼熊

Meaning

a young bear, lion, tiger, or other large carnivorous mammal

Example

The bear cub stayed close to its mother for protection.

小熊为保护自己一直待在母亲身边。

C1 noun /ˈstrɑːtəm/

stratum

层

Meaning

a layer or level of material, or a social class in society

Example

The upper stratum of society enjoyed privileges not available to others.

社会上层享有其他人无法获得的特权。

B2 adjective ɪˈvɒlvɪŋ

evolving

演变的

Meaning

Developing gradually, especially from a simple to a more complex form; changing and developing.

Example

Education plays a role in evolving societal norms.

教育在社会规范的演变中发挥着作用。

A1 noun /ɡlæs/

Glass

玻璃杯

Meaning

a drinking container made of glass; hard transparent material

Example

He drank a glass of cold water after the workout.

他在锻炼后喝了一杯冷水。

C1 noun /əˈkuːstɪks/

acoustics

声学

Meaning

the science of sound, or the properties of a space that affect how sound is heard

Example

The hall’s excellent acoustics made the orchestra sound rich and clear.

大厅的优良声学效果让管弦乐团的声音丰富而清晰。

B2 adverb /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪkli/

economically

经济地

Meaning

in a way that relates to economics or is efficient and not wasteful.

Example

The company is trying to operate more economically this year.

公司今年努力以更经济的方式运营。

C2 noun /luːˈbrɪsɪti/

lubricity

滑润性

Meaning

the quality of being slippery or smooth; sometimes also refers to lewdness

Example

The lubricity of the surface made it difficult to walk on.

表面的滑润性使得行走变得困难。

C1 noun /ˈprɒv.ɜːb/

Proverb

幸福

Meaning

a short saying that expresses a general truth or gives advice

Example

The proverb 'Early to bed, early to rise' teaches us about good habits.

当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。