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B1 adverb /ˈsædli/

sadly

悲伤地
Meaning
in a sorrowful or unhappy manner
Example
She sadly waved goodbye as the train departed.
火车开走时，她悲伤地挥手告别。
C2 noun /ˌvælɪˈdɪkʃən/

valediction

告别辞
Meaning
The act of saying farewell; a formal goodbye.
Example
The professor gave a touching valediction at his retirement ceremony.
教授在退休仪式上发表了感人的告别辞。
B1 noun /ˈtʃæmpiənʃɪp/

championship

锦标赛
Meaning
a competition to decide who is the best in a particular sport or activity.
Example
The championship will be held next month.
锦标赛将在下个月举行。
C1 noun /ˈprɒksi/

proxy

代理人
Meaning
A person authorized to act on behalf of another; a substitute.
Example
She voted by proxy at the meeting.
她在会议上通过代理投票。
C2 adjective /boʊˈhiːmiən/

bohemian

波希米亚
Meaning
unconventional, artistic, and free-spirited in lifestyle or appearance
Example
She decorated her apartment in a bohemian style with colorful fabrics.
她用色彩缤纷的布料装饰了她的公寓，采用了波希米亚风格。
A2 noun /kəˈnɛkʃən/

connection

连接
Meaning
a relationship in which a person, thing, or idea is linked or associated with something else
Example
There is a strong connection between exercise and health.
运动和健康之间有着紧密的联系。
C1 adjective /ˈædʒɪteɪtɪd/

Agitated

激动的; 焦虑的; 不安的; 以负面方式兴奋
Meaning
disturbed; anxious; restless; excited in a negative way
Example
He became agitated when he heard the bad news.
当他听到坏消息时，他变得激动。
C1 noun /miːlˈjuː/

milieu

环境
Meaning
A person's social environment or surroundings.
Example
She grew up in an artistic milieu.
她在艺术的环境中长大。
C2 verb /ɪnˈɡreɪʃiˌeɪt/

ingratiate

Meaning
To gain favor or approval by deliberate effort, often in a flattering way.
Example
She tried to ingratiate herself with her boss by complimenting him often.
C2 verb /ˈwɛltər/

welter

在混乱中翻滚
Meaning
to roll or toss about in a confused or disorderly way; to be in turmoil
Example
The city weltered in chaos after the sudden blackout.
城市在突然的停电后陷入混乱。
B2 adjective /dæmp/

damp

潮湿的
Meaning
slightly wet, often in an unpleasant way
Example
The room felt cold and damp after the rain.
下雨后，房间感觉又冷又潮湿。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈneɡ.lɪ.dʒənt/

Negligent

疏忽的
Meaning
failing to take proper care; careless; showing lack of attention
Example
The negligent driver caused a serious accident.
疏忽的司机造成了一起严重的事故。
B2 adjective /əˈbʌndənt/

abundant

丰富
Meaning
existing or available in large quantities; plentiful
Example
The garden was abundant with colorful flowers.
花园里有五彩缤纷的花朵。
A2 noun /wɪnd/

Wind

风
Meaning
the natural movement of air, especially in the form of a current of air blowing from a particular direction
Example
The wind blew the leaves off the trees.
风吹走了树上的叶子。
C2 adjective /ˌɪndaɪˈdʒestəbəl/

Indigestible

难以消化; 难以处理
Meaning
difficult or impossible to digest; hard to process in the stomach
Example
The old bread became hard and indigestible.
老面包变得坚硬且难以消化。
B1 noun /dɪˈsɪʒənˌmeɪkɪŋ/

decision-making

决策制定
Meaning
the process of making decisions, especially important or business-related decisions
Example
The CEO's decision-making was crucial for the success of the company.
CEO的决策制定对公司成功至关重要。
C1 adjective /ˈbaɪtɪŋ/

Biting

咬; 刺骨寒冷; 尖锐的批评
Meaning
extremely cold; sharply critical or harsh
Example
The biting cold made everyone shiver.
刺骨的寒冷让所有人都颤抖了。
C1 noun /ˈdɑː.mə.saɪl/

domicile

住所
Meaning
A person's legal residence or permanent home.
Example
He declared Canada as his legal domicile.
他宣布加拿大为他的法定住所。
B2 noun /ˈɒfərɪŋ/

offering

提供
Meaning
something that is given, especially as a gift or contribution
Example
The company’s latest offering is an eco-friendly car.
公司的最新产品是一款环保汽车。
C1 noun /ˈpɜːrdʒəri/

perjury

伪证
Meaning
The offense of willfully telling an untruth in a court after taking an oath.
Example
She was convicted of perjury after giving false evidence.
她因在法庭上提供虚假证据而被判犯有伪证罪。
C2 noun /ˈpɔːrfəri/

porphyry

一种硬的火成岩
Meaning
A hard igneous rock containing crystals, often used for decorative or building purposes.
Example
The ancient Romans used porphyry to make columns and statues.
古罗马人使用波斐里石制作柱子和雕像。
C2 noun /ˈmaɪ.nə/

Mynah

八哥
Meaning
a tropical bird with dark feathers that can mimic human speech
Example
The mynah bird repeated every word I said.
八哥鸟重复了我说的每一个词。
C1 adjective /prəˈvɒkətɪv/

provocative

挑衅的
Meaning
Intended to make people angry, excited, or interested.
Example
She wore a provocative dress to the party.
她穿了一件挑衅的衣服去参加派对。
C1 verb /ˈsætʃəˌreɪt/

saturate

Meaning
to fill completely with something until no more can be absorbed
Example
The heavy rain saturated the ground within minutes.
C1 noun /hɪm/

hymn

Meaning
A religious song or poem of praise to God or a deity.
Example
The congregation sang a hymn during the morning service.
B1 noun /ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃən/

application

申请 / 应用 / 软件
Meaning
a formal request for something; the act of putting something into operation; or a software program
Example
She submitted her application for the scholarship.
她提交了奖学金申请。
C1 adjective /ˈrɛvərənt/

reverent

虔诚的
Meaning
Showing deep and solemn respect.
Example
They listened to the speech in a reverent silence.
他们在虔诚的沉默中听取了演讲。
B1 noun /ˈɛldər/

elder

长者
Meaning
a person who is older or has higher rank; an older person in a family or community
Example
We should always respect our elders.
我们应该永远尊敬我们的长辈。
C1 adjective /ˌæl.ɡəˈrɪð.mɪk/

algorithmic

基于算法
Meaning
Based on or using algorithms; relating to mathematical rules or procedures.
Example
Algorithmic processes power artificial intelligence systems.
算法过程驱动人工智能系统。
B1 noun ruːlz ənd ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃənz

rules and regulations

规则和规定
Meaning
Official orders and laws that control how something is done.
Example
Rules and regulations alone cannot change attitudes.
单靠规则和规定无法改变态度。
A1 determiner, pronoun, adverb /ɔːl/

all

所有
Meaning
the whole quantity or extent of something; every one of something
Example
She spent all her money on books.
她把所有的钱都花在书上。
A2 verb /dɪˈzaɪn/

design

Meaning
to plan and create something with a particular purpose or look
Example
She will design the new company logo.
C1 noun ˌoʊ.vɚˈɡreɪ.zɪŋ

overgrazing

过度放牧
Meaning
The practice of allowing livestock to graze to the point of damaging vegetation.
Example
Overgrazing leads to soil erosion and loss of biodiversity.
过度放牧导致土壤侵蚀和生物多样性的丧失。
C1 noun /ˈlʌɡ.ɪdʒ væn/

Luggage van

行李车
Meaning
a vehicle designed for carrying luggage and cargo
Example
The luggage van carried all the passengers' suitcases.
行李车载着所有乘客的行李箱。
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 noun/verb /ˌbærɪˈkeɪd/

barricade

障碍物
Meaning
a barrier erected to block or defend against movement; to block a passage with obstacles
Example
Protesters built a barricade across the street.
抗议者在街道上建造了一个障碍物。
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 verb /əbˈtruːd/

obtrude

强行介入
Meaning
to force oneself or one's ideas into a situation uninvited or inappropriately
Example
He didn’t want to obtrude into their private conversation.
他不想打扰他们的私人对话。
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。
B2 noun /ˈʃʌtəl/

shuttle

在两个地点之间定期往返的交通工具
Meaning
a vehicle or craft that travels regularly between two places.
Example
The airport shuttle runs every 30 minutes.
机场接驳车每30分钟运行一次。
C2 adjective /ˌvælɪˈdɪktəri/

valedictory

告别的
Meaning
Serving as a farewell or parting; relating to a valediction.
Example
He delivered a valedictory speech at the conference.
他在会议上做了告别演讲。
A1 noun ˈmuːviz

movies

电影
Meaning
A story or event recorded by a camera as a set of moving images and shown in a theater or on television.
Example
Watching movies helps in language learning.
看电影有助于语言学习。
C1 noun /ˈprɛljuːd/

prelude

前奏
Meaning
An action, event, or statement that serves as an introduction to something more important.
Example
The small fight was only a prelude to a bigger conflict.
小争执只是更大冲突的前奏。
C2 noun /prɪˈzɛntmənt/

presentment

正式呈交
Meaning
The act of presenting something formally or officially; a formal statement or document.
Example
The lawyer made a presentment of the evidence to the court.
律师将证据呈交给法庭。
C1 noun /ˌsəʊʃəˈbɪləti/

sociability

社交性
Meaning
The quality or state of being sociable; friendliness.
Example
Her sociability made her popular in the office.
她的社交性使她在办公室中非常受欢迎。
C2 noun /ˈfʊl.krəm/

fulcrum

支点
Meaning
The point or support on which a lever pivots; a central or essential point of activity or support.
Example
The teacher became the fulcrum of change in the school.
老师成为了学校变革的支点。
C2 noun /vəˈrɑːɡoʊ/

virago

强势或严厉的女性
Meaning
a loud, overbearing woman; historically, a strong or courageous woman
Example
The play depicted the heroine as a fierce virago who defied tradition.
这部剧描绘了女主角作为一位勇敢的维拉戈，挑战传统。
B2 adjective /ˌkaɪnd ˈhɑːrtɪd/

kind-hearted

善良的
Meaning
Having a kind and generous nature; showing compassion and care for others.
Example
She is known as a kind-hearted teacher who always helps her students.
她作为一位善良的老师而闻名，总是帮助她的学生。
B1 verb /prəˈsiːd/

proceed

继续
Meaning
to continue with a course of action; to move forward
Example
Let's proceed with the meeting as planned.
让我们按照计划继续开会。
C1 verb /riːˈfɜːrbɪʃ/

refurbish

翻新
Meaning
To renovate or redecorate something, especially a building.
Example
The company decided to refurbish its old office.
公司决定重新装修它的旧办公室。
A2 noun /ˈdɪʃ ˌwɒʃər/

Dish washer

洗碗机
Meaning
an appliance for washing dishes automatically
Example
We installed a new dishwasher in our kitchen last week.
我们上周在厨房安装了一个新的洗碗机。
C2 adjective /ˈbɪliəs/

bilious

胆汁的
Meaning
Relating to bile or an ill-tempered, irritable disposition.
Example
He became bilious after hearing the unfair criticism.
他在听到不公正的批评后变得暴躁。
C2 verb /bɪlk/

bilk

诈骗
Meaning
To cheat or defraud someone of money or rights.
Example
The scammer tried to bilk elderly people out of their savings.
骗子试图通过诈骗拿走老年人的积蓄。
B2 noun /ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊsɪs/

diagnosis

Meaning
The identification of a disease, condition, or problem through examination of symptoms.
Example
The diagnosis confirmed that she had diabetes.
A2 noun /ˈwɛdɪŋ/

wedding

婚礼
Meaning
a marriage ceremony, especially considered as including the associated celebrations
Example
They are planning a wedding in the summer.
他们正在计划一个夏季婚礼。
C2 noun /ˌhæŋ.ki ˈpæŋ.ki/

Hanky-Panky

欺诈; 可疑活动; 不道德行为; 欺骗
Meaning
dishonest or suspicious activity; unethical behavior; trickery or deception
Example
The audit revealed some hanky-panky in the company's financial records.
审计揭示了公司财务记录中的一些欺诈行为。
B2 noun /ˈɜːrnər/

earner

收入者
Meaning
A person who earns money through work or business
Example
She is the primary earner in her family.
她是家庭中的主要收入者。
B2 adjective, verb /ˈnoʊtɪd/

noted

著名
Meaning
well known or famous; written down or observed
Example
He is a noted author in the field of history.
他是历史领域的著名作家。
A2 adjective /smɑːrt/

Smart

聪明的; 机智的; 穿着得体的; 时尚的
Meaning
intelligent; quick-witted; well-dressed; stylish
Example
She made a smart decision to invest in technology stocks.
她做出了一个聪明的决定，投资于科技股票。
B2 verb /swiːp/

sweep

打扫
Meaning
to clean by brushing; to move quickly and smoothly
Example
She sweeps the floor every morning.
她每天早上打扫地板。
A2 verb /rɪˈpiːt/

repeat

重复
Meaning
to say or do something again
Example
Could you please repeat what you just said?
你能重复一下你刚才说的吗？
C1 noun /ədˈmɪtəns/

admittance

进入
Meaning
the process or fact of entering or being allowed to enter a place
Example
No admittance without a valid ticket.
没有有效票据不能进入。
B1 adjective /ɪˈlɛktrɪkəl/

electrical

电的
Meaning
related to electricity or the use of electrical power
Example
The electrical system in the house needs repair.
房子的电力系统需要修理。
C1 adjective dɪˈskrɪmɪnətɔːri

discriminatory

歧视性
Meaning
Making or showing an unfair or prejudicial distinction between different categories of people or things.
Example
Discriminatory policies triggered protests.
歧视性政策引发了抗议。
B2 adjective kəˈləʊ.ni.əl

colonial

殖民的
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a colony or colonialism, especially involving the control of one country by another.
Example
Colonial rule suppressed local governance.
殖民统治压制了当地的政府。
A2 noun /niːs/

niece

侄女; 外甥女
Meaning
the daughter of one's brother or sister
Example
My niece is studying at the university this year.
我的侄女今年在大学学习。
B1 noun /kəˈsiːnoʊ/

casino

赌场
Meaning
a place where people gamble and play games of chance
Example
They spent the evening playing cards at the casino.
他们在赌场度过了晚上，玩扑克牌。
C1 noun /ˈdɛspɒt/

despot

暴君
Meaning
a ruler with absolute power, often ruling in a cruel or oppressive way
Example
The despot ruled the nation with fear and violence.
暴君以恐惧和暴力统治国家。
B2 noun /ˈɪnstɪŋkt/

instinct

本能
Meaning
A natural way of behaving or reacting that does not require learning.
Example
Birds build nests by instinct.
鸟类本能地筑巢。
B1 noun /bʊl/

bull

公牛
Meaning
a male animal of the cattle family; sometimes refers to a strong or aggressive man
Example
The bull charged across the field towards the red flag.
公牛冲向田野上的红旗。
A2 noun rɪˈspɛkt

respect

尊重
Meaning
A feeling of deep admiration for someone or something.
Example
We should show respect to the freedom fighters.
我们应该对自由斗士表示尊重。
B2 adjective /prəˈtɛktɪv/

protective

保护性的
Meaning
giving or capable of giving protection; shielding from harm or danger
Example
She wore a protective helmet while riding her bike.
她骑自行车时戴着保护性头盔。
C2 adjective /ˈtɪd.li/

Tiddley

微醉; 小或微小
Meaning
slightly drunk; small or tiny
Example
After a few drinks, he felt a bit tiddley.
喝了几杯后，他觉得有点儿tiddli。
C1 noun kəmˈpleɪ.sən.si

complacency

自满
Meaning
Excessive self-satisfaction with one's achievements that can hinder progress.
Example
His complacency led to a decline in his performance.
他的自满导致了他的表现下降。
C1 verb /ˈkriːmeɪt/

cremate

火化
Meaning
to burn a dead body to ashes as a funeral rite
Example
According to his wishes, they cremated his body after the funeral.
按照他的意愿，他们在葬礼后火化了他的遗体。
B1 noun /ˈrɛntəl/

rental

租赁
Meaning
an arrangement in which something is rented, or the amount paid for renting
Example
The car rental was more expensive than we expected.
汽车租赁比我们预期的要贵。
A2 adjective /faɪn/

Fine

好的; 极好的; 薄的; 纤细的; 高质量的
Meaning
good; excellent; thin; delicate; high quality
Example
The weather is fine today.
今天天气很好。
A2 noun ˈliːdər

leader

领导者
Meaning
A person who leads or commands a group, organization, or country.
Example
The leader inspired people.
领导者激励了人们。
B2 adjective /ˈtʌtʃ.ɪŋ/

Touching

感人的; 情感的
Meaning
causing feelings of sympathy or emotion; moving
Example
The touching story brought tears to everyone's eyes.
感人的故事让每个人的眼里都充满了泪水。
A1 preposition, conjunction, adverb /ˈæftər/

after

之后
Meaning
in the time following an event or another action
Example
We went for ice cream after the movie.
我们看完电影后去吃冰淇淋。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɜːrviəs/

impervious

不透水的
Meaning
Not allowing fluid to pass through; unable to be affected by something.
Example
The jacket is impervious to rain.
这件夹克不透水。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnækˈsɛsəbl/

inaccessible

无法接近
Meaning
unable to be reached, entered, or understood
Example
The remote village is almost inaccessible during the rainy season.
这个偏远的村庄在雨季几乎是无法接近的。
C1 noun ˈɛksəʊˌplænɪt

exoplanet

绕着一颗恒星公转的星球，位于太阳系外
Meaning
A planet that orbits a star outside the solar system.
Example
Astronomers have discovered thousands of exoplanets in the last decade.
天文学家在过去十年发现了成千上万的外行星。
C1 noun /əˌfɪl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/

affiliation

隶属关系
Meaning
The state or process of affiliating or being affiliated; a connection or association.
Example
His affiliation with the company lasted for a decade.
他与公司的隶属关系持续了十年。
C2 adjective /ˌkɒn.tjʊˈmeɪ.ʃəs/

contumacious

固执的, 叛逆的
Meaning
stubbornly disobedient or rebellious
Example
The contumacious student refused to follow the school rules.
那位固执的学生拒绝遵守学校的规章制度。
A2 preposition /wɪðˈɪn/

within

内部
Meaning
inside the limits of something, or as part of a particular space or time
Example
The keys are within the drawer.
钥匙在抽屉里。
C2 adjective /ˈmɪnətɔːri/

minatory

威胁的
Meaning
Expressing a threat; menacing.
Example
The criminal gave the witness a minatory look.
罪犯给了证人一个威胁的眼神。
A1 adjective /eɪtθ/

eighth

第八
Meaning
coming after the seventh position in a sequence; one of eight equal parts
Example
She finished in eighth place in the race.
她在比赛中获得了第八名。
A2 adverb /ˈnɪərbaɪ/

Near-by

附近; 在附近
Meaning
close to; not far away; in the neighborhood
Example
There is a grocery store nearby.
附近有一家杂货店。
C1 adjective /ˌiːɡoʊˈsentrɪk/

egocentric

自我中心
Meaning
thinking only about yourself and not about others
Example
His egocentric behavior annoyed everyone at the meeting.
他的自我中心行为让会议上的每个人都很不舒服。
C1 noun /ˌkʌl də ˈsæk/

cul de sac

死胡同
Meaning
A street or passage closed at one end; a dead end.
Example
They bought a house at the end of a quiet cul de sac.
他们在一个安静的死胡同的尽头买了一栋房子。
B1 verb /ədˈmaɪər/

admire

欣赏
Meaning
To respect, appreciate, or look up to someone or something.
Example
I really admire her dedication to education.
我真的很欣赏她对教育的奉献。
C2 noun /ˈvɪntnər/

vintner

酿酒师 / 酒商
Meaning
A person who makes or sells wine.
Example
The vintner explained the process of making red wine.
酿酒师解释了酿制红葡萄酒的过程。
C2 adjective /əˈsɪdjʊləs/

acidulous

略带酸味或尖锐
Meaning
slightly sour or sharp in taste or manner
Example
The critic wrote an acidulous review of the movie.
评论家写了一篇尖锐的电影评论。
B1 noun /ˈprɒf.ɪt/

Profit

利润
Meaning
money that is earned in trade or business after paying costs
Example
The company made a significant profit this quarter.
公司在本季度获得了可观的利润。
C2 verb /əˈvaʊtʃ/

avouch

确认
Meaning
to affirm or assert something as true
Example
He avouched his innocence before the judge.
他在法官面前确认了自己的清白。
B1 verb /pərˈfɔːrm/

perform

表演
Meaning
to carry out an action or present entertainment; to function
Example
The orchestra will perform at the concert hall tonight.
乐团今晚将在音乐厅表演。
C1 verb /vəˈkeɪt/

vacate

腾出
Meaning
to leave a place; to make empty by leaving
Example
The tenants must vacate the apartment by the end of the month.
房客必须在月底前腾出公寓。
A2 noun /ˈoʊ.ʃən/

ocean

海洋
Meaning
A very large expanse of sea, especially the main areas of sea between continents.
Example
The ocean covers more than 70% of the Earth's surface.
海洋覆盖了地球表面超过70%。
B2 noun /ˈkɒpɪraɪt/

copyright

版权
Meaning
the legal right of the creator of a work to control its use and distribution
Example
She holds the copyright for the book.
她拥有这本书的版权。
B1 adjective ˌdem.əˈkræt.ɪk

democratic

民主的
Meaning
Relating to or supporting democracy or its principles.
Example
Democratic governance ensures equal rights.
民主治理确保平等的权利。
B1 noun /læk/

Lack

缺乏; 不足
Meaning
the state of being without or not having enough of something; absence or shortage
Example
The lack of rain this summer has caused serious problems for farmers.
今年夏天的降雨不足给农民带来了严重的问题。
B1 noun ˈpeɪʃəns

patience

耐心
Meaning
The capacity to accept or tolerate delay, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious
Example
Patience is essential when chasing big goals.
耐心对于追求大目标至关重要。
C2 noun /ɪˈpɪsəl/

epistle

书信
Meaning
A letter, especially a formal or didactic one; often used for letters in the New Testament.
Example
He wrote a long epistle to his friend about his travels.
他写了一封长信给他的朋友，讲述了他的旅行。
C2 noun /ˌhaɪdroʊˈfoʊbiə/

hydrophobia

恐水症
Meaning
Extreme or irrational fear of water; historically, another name for rabies.
Example
After being bitten by a stray dog, the man was treated for hydrophobia.
在被流浪狗咬伤后，该男子接受了对水恐症的治疗。
B2 noun /ˌfæs.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Fascination

迷恋; 吸引; 吸引力
Meaning
the power to fascinate someone; the state of being intensely interested
Example
Her fascination with ancient history led her to become an archaeologist.
她对古代历史的迷恋让她成为了一名考古学家。
A2 noun rɪˈpɔːt

report

报告
Meaning
An account given of a particular matter, especially in the form of an official document after thorough investigation or consideration.
Example
The report highlights critical issues.
报告突出了关键问题。
A2 noun /roʊl/

role

角色
Meaning
a part or function of something
Example
Her role in the project was crucial.
她在项目中的角色至关重要。
B2 noun /ˈælkəhɒlɪzəm/

alcoholism

酗酒症
Meaning
A chronic disease characterized by uncontrolled drinking and preoccupation with alcohol.
Example
His alcoholism affected both his health and his family life.
他的酗酒症影响了他的健康和家庭生活。
C2 noun /ˌpæliˈeɪʃən/

palliation

缓解
Meaning
relief of symptoms without curing the underlying disease or problem
Example
Palliation is often the focus of care for terminally ill patients.
缓解通常是末期患者护理的主要重点。
C1 adjective /ˈtʃɛkərd/

chequered

棋盘格的
Meaning
Having a pattern of squares, or marked by varied and contrasting experiences or periods.
Example
He had a chequered career with both great successes and failures.
他有一段棋盘格的职业生涯，既有巨大的成功，也有失败。
C2 noun /ˈpɛntəˌɡræm/

pentagram

五角星
Meaning
A five-pointed star often used as a symbol in magic, mysticism, or religion.
Example
The wizard drew a pentagram on the floor as part of the ritual.
魔法师在地板上画了一个五角星，作为仪式的一部分。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌbɛərz/

forebears

祖先
Meaning
Ancestors or people in previous generations from whom one is descended.
Example
We must honor the traditions of our forebears.
我们必须尊重我们祖先的传统。
A2 noun /prəˈfɛsər/

professor

教授
Meaning
a senior teacher or academic at a college or university
Example
The professor explained the theory clearly.
教授清楚地解释了理论。
C2 noun /roʊˈtʌn.də/

rotunda

圆形建筑
Meaning
a large circular building or hall, often with a dome
Example
Tourists gathered inside the grand rotunda of the capitol.
游客们聚集在国会大厦的宏伟圆顶大厅内。
C2 noun /ˌhɜːrpəˈtɒlədʒɪst/

herpetologist

爬虫学家
Meaning
A scientist who studies reptiles and amphibians.
Example
The herpetologist discovered a new species of frog in the rainforest.
爬虫学家在雨林中发现了一种新青蛙物种。
C1 adjective /ˈvɑːlətl/

volatile

波动的
Meaning
likely to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse
Example
The stock market is extremely volatile these days.
股市这些天极其波动。
A2 noun /ˈweɪtrəs/

waitress

女服务员
Meaning
a woman who serves food and drinks to customers in a restaurant or café
Example
The waitress took our order with a friendly smile.
女服务员微笑着接了我们的点单。
A2 adverb /ˌɛniˈmɔr/

anymore

不再
Meaning
used to refer to the present time, typically to mean no longer
Example
He doesn’t live here anymore.
他不再住在这里。
A2 noun /ɡoʊl/

Goal

目标; 目的地;
Meaning
the object of a person's ambition or effort; an aim or desired result; a point scored in sports
Example
Her goal is to become a doctor and help people in underserved communities.
她的目标是成为一名医生，并帮助贫困社区的人们。