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C2 adjective /ˈsæŋɡwɪˌnɛri/

sanguinary

血腥的
Meaning
Involving or causing much bloodshed; bloodthirsty.
Example
The battle was one of the most sanguinary conflicts of the war.
这场战斗是战争中最血腥的冲突之一。
C2 noun /ˈsælvər/

salver

银托盘
Meaning
A tray, typically made of silver, used for serving food or drinks.
Example
The butler brought in the tea on a silver salver.
管家将茶水放在银托盘上端来。
C1 adjective /rɪˈmiːdiəl/

Remedial

补救的; 修正的; 治疗的;
Meaning
intended as a remedy; corrective; providing a cure;
Example
The students need remedial classes to improve their math skills.
学生们需要补习课来提高他们的数学技能。
C2 noun /ɡreɪˈdeɪʃən/

gradation

渐变
Meaning
A gradual change from one stage, tone, or degree to another.
Example
The artist used subtle gradation of colors in her painting.
艺术家在她的画作中使用了细腻的渐变色彩。
C1 noun /ˈdæɡ.ər/

Dagger

匕首
Meaning
a short knife with a pointed blade used as a weapon
Example
The ancient warrior carried a silver dagger.
古代战士携带着一把银色匕首。
A1 preposition /æt/

at

在
Meaning
used to indicate a specific time, place, or direction
Example
She arrived at the airport on time.
她准时到达机场。
B1 noun /kæˈʃɪər/

Cashier

收银员
Meaning
a person who handles payments and transactions in a store or bank
Example
The cashier scanned all the items and calculated the total bill.
收银员扫描了所有商品并计算了总账单。
C1 verb /ˈmʌd.əl/

muddle

搞乱
Meaning
to mix things up in a confused way or to make a mess of something
Example
He muddled the papers and couldn’t find the report.
他把文件搞乱了，找不到报告。
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。
C1 verb /dɪˈplɔːr/

deplore

谴责
Meaning
to feel or express strong disapproval of something; to regret deeply
Example
Many people deplore the violence shown on television.
许多人谴责电视上展示的暴力。
B2 adjective /ˈdaʊt.fəl/

Doubtful

怀疑的; 不确定的; 对某事感到不确定
Meaning
uncertain; questionable; feeling uncertain about something
Example
I am doubtful about the success of this project.
我对这个项目的成功表示怀疑。
A1 noun /ˈɪntənet/

internet

全球计算机网络
Meaning
A global computer network providing a variety of information and communication facilities.
Example
The internet has revolutionized the way we access information.
互联网彻底改变了我们获取信息的方式。
C2 noun /njʊˈrældʒə/

neuralgia

神经痛
Meaning
intense, often intermittent pain along a nerve pathway
Example
The patient suffers from neuralgia in her face.
病人面部患有神经痛。
B1 adverb /ˈdʒen.tli/

Gently

轻柔地; 小心地; 轻轻地;
Meaning
in a mild, soft, or careful manner
Example
She gently touched the baby's face.
她轻柔地触摸了宝宝的脸。
C2 noun /ˈkoʊ.tə.ri/

coterie

一个小型的、排外的团体
Meaning
a small, exclusive group of people with shared interests
Example
He belonged to a coterie of artists who met every Friday.
他属于一个每周五见面的艺术家团体。
B1 adjective /əkˈsɛptəbəl/

acceptable

可接受的
Meaning
able to be agreed upon; satisfactory or suitable
Example
Your proposal is acceptable to the committee.
你的提议对委员会是可接受的。
A2 noun /ˈæk.sɪ.dənt/

accident

事故
Meaning
An unfortunate incident that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally.
Example
Safety measures aim to prevent accidents.
安全措施旨在防止事故发生。
C2 verb /ɪˈmjʊər/

immure

囚禁
Meaning
to confine or enclose someone against their will
Example
The prisoner was immured in a dark cell.
囚犯被禁闭在一个黑暗的牢房里。
B2 noun /temp.ˈteɪ.ʃən/

Temptation

诱惑
Meaning
the desire to do something wrong or unwise; an urge to have or do something
Example
He resisted the temptation to eat the entire chocolate cake.
他抵抗了吃掉整块巧克力蛋糕的诱惑。
A2 adjective /ˈaʊtdɔːr/

outdoor

户外
Meaning
situated, existing, or done outside a building
Example
We planned an outdoor picnic for the weekend.
我们计划了一个户外野餐，周末进行。
C2 noun /ˈæf.ə.rɪ.zəm/

aphorism

Meaning
a short, witty saying that expresses a general truth or principle
Example
He began his speech with an aphorism about life and success.
B2 adverb /ˈkæʒ.u.ə.li/

Casually

随便地; 放松且非正式的方式
Meaning
in a relaxed and informal way; without much thought or preparation
Example
He casually mentioned that he was leaving.
他随便提到他要走了。
B2 adjective /ˌɪnɪˈfɪʃənt/

Inefficient

无效率
Meaning
not achieving maximum productivity; wasteful of time or resources
Example
The old computer system was inefficient and wasted a lot of time.
老旧的计算机系统效率低，浪费了很多时间。
B2 adjective /ˈɒp.tɪ.məl/

optimal

最优，最适合的
Meaning
Best or most favorable; the most effective under particular conditions.
Example
The optimal temperature for plant growth is around 25°C.
植物生长的最优温度大约是25°C。
C1 noun /ˈhɔːrtɪˌkʌltʃər/

horticulture

Meaning
The art or practice of garden cultivation and management.
Example
Horticulture plays a vital role in producing fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants.
B1 noun /ˈjʌŋstər/

Youngster

年轻人; 一个孩子或青少年; 经验较年轻的人
Meaning
a young person; a child or teenager; someone who is young in experience
Example
The youngster showed great talent in sports.
这个年轻人在运动中展示了很大的天赋。
C1 verb /ˈkrʌmpəl/

crumple

揉捏
Meaning
to crush something into folds or wrinkles
Example
He crumpled the paper and threw it in the bin.
他把纸揉成一团丢进了垃圾桶。
C2 noun /niˈɒlədʒi/

neology

使用新词或研究其起源
Meaning
The use of new words or the study of their origin.
Example
The professor specialized in neology, studying the creation of modern slang.
教授专注于新词学，研究现代俚语的创造。
B2 noun /stjuːˈpɪdəti/

stupidity

愚蠢
Meaning
lack of intelligence or common sense
Example
His stupidity caused a lot of problems for the team.
他的愚蠢给团队带来了很多问题。
C1 adjective ˈleɪ.tənt

latent

潜在的或隐藏的
Meaning
Existing but not yet developed or manifested; hidden potential.
Example
His artistic talent remained latent for years.
他的艺术才华多年来一直处于潜在状态。
B1 noun /pɑːrˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/

participation

参与
Meaning
the action of taking part in something
Example
Her participation in the competition was commendable.
她在比赛中的参与值得称赞。
B2 adjective /ˈkʌltʃəd/

cultured

有文化的
Meaning
characterized by refined taste, manners, and education
Example
She is a cultured woman who loves art and literature.
她是一个有文化的女人，喜欢艺术和文学。
C2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪfɪs/

artifice

诡计
Meaning
clever or cunning devices or tricks used to deceive others
Example
The politician's charm was nothing but artifice.
那位政治家的魅力不过是个诡计。
C1 adjective /ɪˈmeɪʃieɪtɪd/

emaciated

消瘦
Meaning
Abnormally thin or weak, usually due to illness or lack of food.
Example
The emaciated dog was rescued from the abandoned house.
那只消瘦的狗从废弃的房子里被救出来。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsiːmli/

unseemly

不得体
Meaning
Not proper or appropriate in behavior or appearance; unbecoming.
Example
His unseemly remarks embarrassed everyone at the dinner table.
他不得体的言论让晚餐桌上的每个人都感到尴尬。
B2 verb /ɪɡˈzɔːst/

exhaust

耗尽
Meaning
to tire out completely; to use up resources
Example
The long journey exhausted the children.
长时间的旅行耗尽了孩子们的精力。
C1 verb /ˈhæmpər/

hamper

妨碍
Meaning
to hinder or impede the movement or progress of
Example
The heavy rain hampered our travel plans.
大雨妨碍了我们的旅行计划。
C2 adjective /ˈrɪz.ə.bəl/

risible

可笑的
Meaning
so absurd or ridiculous that it deserves to be laughed at
Example
The idea of flying pigs is completely risible.
飞猪的想法完全是可笑的。
C1 noun /ˈbʌrə, ˈbʊrə/

borough

区
Meaning
A town, district, or administrative division, especially one with its own local government.
Example
Brooklyn is a borough of New York City.
布鲁克林是纽约市的一个区。
A2 noun /ˈnæpkɪn/

napkin

餐巾
Meaning
a piece of cloth or paper used to wipe the mouth and hands while eating
Example
She placed a napkin on her lap before eating.
她在吃饭前把餐巾放在膝盖上。
C2 verb /ɪnˈhjuːm/

inhume

埋葬
Meaning
to bury a dead body in the ground
Example
They inhumed the warrior with full honors.
他们用全部荣誉埋葬了战士。
C1 adjective /ˌsʌbˈkɒn.ʃəs/

subconscious

潜意识
Meaning
Of or concerning the part of the mind which one is not fully aware of but which influences actions and feelings.
Example
Fears often come from the subconscious mind.
恐惧常常来自潜意识。
A1 pronoun /hɜːrz/

hers

她的（女性的）东西
Meaning
used to refer to something that belongs to or is associated with a female person previously mentioned or easily identified.
Example
That blue bag is hers.
那个蓝色的包是她的。
C1 noun /səˈlɪləkwi/

soliloquy

独白
Meaning
a speech in which a character talks to themselves, often used in drama to reveal inner thoughts
Example
Hamlet's soliloquy is one of the most famous passages in Shakespearean drama.
哈姆雷特的独白是莎士比亚戏剧中最著名的段落之一。
B1 adjective /ˈneɪtɪv/

native

本地的
Meaning
Belonging to a person by birth; originating in a particular place.
Example
He is a native speaker of Bengali.
他是孟加拉语的母语者。
C1 noun /ˈtɜː.mɔɪl/

turmoil

动荡
Meaning
A state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty.
Example
The political turmoil led to mass protests.
政治动荡导致了大规模的抗议活动。
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。
A2 noun /ˈæθliːt/

athlete

运动员
Meaning
a person who is trained or skilled in physical exercises, sports, or games requiring strength, agility, or stamina
Example
The athlete trained hard for the upcoming Olympic Games.
运动员为即将到来的奥林匹克运动会进行了艰苦训练。
C1 adjective /ˈɡruːəlɪŋ/

grueling

艰苦的
Meaning
Extremely tiring and demanding.
Example
The athletes faced a grueling training session.
运动员面对着艰苦的训练课程。
B1 noun /ˈpʊl.oʊ.vər/

Pullover

毛衣
Meaning
a knitted garment worn on the upper body, typically pulled on over the head
Example
She wore a warm pullover during the cold winter evening.
她在寒冷的冬季傍晚穿上了温暖的毛衣。
B2 noun /ˈpetəl/

Petal

花瓣
Meaning
One of the colored segments of a flower that forms the corolla
Example
Each petal of the daisy was white with a yellow center.
雏菊的每一片花瓣都是白色的，中央是黄色的。
B2 noun ˈɡaɪd.laɪnz

guidelines

指南
Meaning
Rules or instructions that are given by an official organization telling you how to do something
Example
Guidelines for AI usage are essential.
AI使用的指南是必要的。
C2 noun /ɪmp/

imp

小顽皮精灵
Meaning
a small mischievous devil or sprite; a playful troublemaker
Example
The child was acting like a little imp, hiding his toys everywhere.
那个孩子像一个小顽皮精灵，四处藏玩具。
A2 noun /ɡəˈrɪl.ə/

Gorilla

大猩猩
Meaning
a large powerful ape found in the forests of central Africa
Example
The gorilla beat its chest to show dominance.
大猩猩用力拍打胸脯以展示统治力。
B1 verb /ˈkæri aʊt/

carry out

执行
Meaning
to perform or complete a task; to execute a plan
Example
The team carries out the project successfully.
团队成功执行了项目。
B2 noun /loʊf/

Loaf

面包
Meaning
a shaped mass of bread baked as a unit
Example
She bought a fresh loaf of bread from the bakery.
她从面包店买了一个新鲜的面包。
C1 adjective /ˈluː.mɪ.nəs/

Luminous

光亮的; 发光的; 明亮的
Meaning
bright; shining; emitting light; radiant
Example
The luminous stars filled the dark night sky.
明亮的星星照亮了黑暗的夜空。
B2 noun /ˈen.tə.praɪz/

Enterprise

企业，特别是一个大胆或复杂的项目
Meaning
a project or undertaking, especially a bold or complex one
Example
The space exploration enterprise required years of planning and preparation.
太空探索企业需要多年的规划和准备。
C1 adjective /skəˈlæstɪk/

scholastic

学术的
Meaning
Relating to schools, education, or academic learning.
Example
The school organizes scholastic competitions every year.
学校每年举办学术竞赛。
C1 noun, verb /spreɪn/

sprain

扭伤
Meaning
an injury to a joint in which the ligaments are stretched or torn
Example
She sprained her ankle while running in the park.
她在公园跑步时扭伤了脚踝。
C1 noun /ˈmɒnəˌlɒɡ/

monologue

独白
Meaning
A long speech by one person, often in a play or performance.
Example
The actor delivered a powerful monologue on stage.
演员在舞台上做了一个强有力的独白。
B2 noun /ˈlen.tɪl/

Lentil

小扁豆
Meaning
a high-protein pulse which is dried and then soaked and cooked prior to eating
Example
She cooked red lentils for dinner tonight.
她今晚做了红扁豆作为晚餐。
B2 adverb /ˈden.sli/

densely

密集地
Meaning
In a closely compacted or crowded manner.
Example
The area is densely covered with trees.
这个区域密集地覆盖着树木。
B1 adjective /ˈdɛdɪˌkeɪtɪd/

dedicated

专心致志
Meaning
devoted to a cause, task, or purpose
Example
She is a dedicated teacher who goes above and beyond for her students.
她是一位献身的教师，为她的学生竭尽全力。
A2 noun /dɪˈzæs.tər/

Disaster

灾难
Meaning
a sudden event causing great damage or loss of life; a complete failure
Example
The earthquake was a natural disaster that affected thousands of families.
地震是一次自然灾难，影响了成千上万的家庭。
C1 noun /ˈliːniənsi/

leniency

宽容
Meaning
The quality of being more merciful or tolerant than expected.
Example
The judge showed leniency in his ruling.
法官在判决中表现出宽容。
C1 noun /ˈvɛriəns/

variance

方差
Meaning
the state of being different or inconsistent; in statistics, a measure of the spread between numbers
Example
There is a wide variance in students' performance levels.
学生的表现水平有很大的方差。
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。
B2 noun /ˌɔːltəˈreɪʃən/

alteration

改变
Meaning
a change or modification made to something
Example
The tailor made an alteration to the suit.
裁缝对西装做了改变。
C2 noun /ˈdeɪ.mæn/

day-man

日工
Meaning
a worker employed by the day; a day laborer
Example
The farmer hired a day-man to help with the harvest.
农民雇佣了一个日工来帮助收割。
C2 noun /beɪz/

baize

一种粗糙的羊毛布料
Meaning
A type of coarse woolen cloth, often green, used for covering tables such as billiard tables.
Example
The old card table was covered with worn baize.
旧的扑克牌桌上覆盖着磨损的贝兹布料。
A1 noun /trɪp/

trip

旅行
Meaning
a journey or excursion, especially for pleasure
Example
They took a trip to the mountains last summer.
他们去年夏天去了山里旅行。
B2 adjective /ˈɡræf.ɪk/

Graphic

图形的; 可视的; 生动的;
Meaning
relating to visual design; vivid; clearly described;
Example
The graphic design was colorful and eye-catching.
图形设计色彩丰富且引人注目。
A2 noun /seɪl/

sale

促销
Meaning
the exchange of a commodity for money; the action of selling something
Example
The store is having a sale on winter clothing.
商店正在进行冬季衣物的促销。
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。
C1 verb /ˌmɪsˈpleɪs/

misplace

放错地方
Meaning
To put something in the wrong location and temporarily lose it.
Example
I often misplace my keys when I am in a hurry.
我经常在匆忙中把钥匙放错地方。
A2 verb /reɪz/

raise

举起 / 提高
Meaning
To lift or move something to a higher position; to increase; to bring up.
Example
She raised her hand to ask a question.
她举起手来提问。
A2 adjective /ˈter.ə.bl̩/

Terrible

可怕的; 恶劣的
Meaning
extremely bad or serious; causing fear or dread; very poor quality
Example
The weather was terrible during our vacation.
我们的假期天气可怕。
C1 noun ˌskeɪ.ləˈbɪl.ə.ti

scalability

可扩展性
Meaning
The capacity to be changed in size or scale; the ability of a system to handle a growing amount of work.
Example
The new software offers high scalability for large enterprises.
新的软件为大型企业提供了高可扩展性。
C2 noun /əˈzeɪ.li.ə/

azalea

杜鹃花
Meaning
a flowering shrub with brightly colored blooms, often grown ornamentally
Example
The garden was full of blooming azaleas in spring.
花园里春天盛开着杜鹃花。
B2 noun /tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒɪ.kəl ədˈvɑːns.mənt/

technological advancement

技术进步
Meaning
Progress or improvement in technology that leads to better solutions or capabilities.
Example
Technological advancement is revolutionizing healthcare.
技术进步正在革命化医疗保健。
B2 noun /feɪz/

Phase

阶段; 变化或发展的过程中一个明确的阶段或时期
Meaning
a distinct period or stage in a process of change or development
Example
The project is now in its final phase.
该项目现在处于最后阶段。
B2 noun /ɡreɪv/

Grave

坟墓
Meaning
a hole dug in the ground to receive a coffin; a place of burial; serious or solemn
Example
The family visited the grave of their beloved grandfather every Sunday.
每周日，家人都会去探访他们心爱的祖父的坟墓。
A1 verb /fiːl/

Feel

感受; 经历; 触摸
Meaning
to experience an emotion or physical sensation; to touch something
Example
I feel happy when I see my friends.
我看到我的朋友时感到很高兴。
C1 adverb/noun /ˌhɪərˈæftər/

hereafter

从现在起 / 来世
Meaning
from now on; in the future; also refers to life after death.
Example
Hereafter, all reports must be submitted electronically.
从现在起，所有报告必须通过电子方式提交。
B2 noun kəˈmɒd.ə.ti

commodity

商品
Meaning
A raw material or primary agricultural product that can be bought and sold.
Example
Oil is a valuable commodity in the global market.
石油是全球市场上有价值的商品。
C2 noun /ɪmˈpʌlʃən/

impulsion

Meaning
a strong urge or drive to act; the act of impelling
Example
His impulsion to travel made him leave his job suddenly.
B2 adjective /prəˈdʌk.tɪv/

Productive

高效的
Meaning
efficient; yielding good results; fruitful
Example
Working from home has made me more productive than ever before.
在家工作让我比以往更高效。
C2 adjective /ˈbʌmpʃəs/

bumptious

自负的
Meaning
Arrogantly self-assertive or conceited.
Example
The bumptious student interrupted the teacher several times.
那个自负的学生打断了老师好几次。
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。
B1 noun /klɑːrk/

clerk

职员
Meaning
A person employed in an office or bank to keep records, accounts, and undertake other routine administrative duties.
Example
The clerk helped me find the correct form.
职员帮助我找到了正确的表格。
A2 noun /ˈvedʒtəbəl ɔɪl/

Vegetable oil

植物油
Meaning
Oil extracted from plants, seeds, or nuts used for cooking
Example
She heated vegetable oil in the pan before adding the vegetables.
她在锅里加热植物油，然后加入蔬菜。
C2 noun, verb /ɡɔːl/

gall

厚颜无耻，惹恼
Meaning
Annoyance, boldness, or to irritate.
Example
She had the gall to question his decision.
她有胆量质疑他的决定。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkɒntrəˈvɜːtəbl/

incontrovertible

不可否认
Meaning
impossible to deny or dispute; unquestionable
Example
The evidence was incontrovertible and proved his innocence.
证据是不可否认的，并证明了他的清白。
B2 verb /ɪnˈkwaɪər/

enquire

询问
Meaning
to ask for information about something
Example
He enquired about the train schedule.
他询问了列车时刻表。
C2 adjective /sɒmˈnɪfərəs/

somniferous

催眠的
Meaning
Tending to induce sleep; soporific.
Example
The professor's somniferous lecture put half the class to sleep.
教授的催眠讲座让一半的学生睡着了。
C2 noun /bɛk/

beck

召唤手势 / 小溪
Meaning
a gesture of beckoning; a small stream or brook (chiefly Northern English)
Example
The servant came at his master's beck and call.
仆人应主人召唤立即到来。
B2 noun /ˈrɪŋkəl/

Wrinkle

皱纹
Meaning
a small line or fold in something, especially fabric or skin; a crease
Example
She noticed a few wrinkles around her eyes.
她注意到她眼睛周围有几条皱纹。
B2 adjective ɪkˈsɛsɪv

excessive

过度的
Meaning
More than is necessary, normal, or desirable; immoderate.
Example
Excessive population growth leads to resource depletion.
过度的人口增长导致资源枯竭。
C2 noun /ˌlɪk.wəˈfeɪ.ʃənt/

liquefacient

液化剂
Meaning
a substance that causes something to become liquid
Example
The chemist explained how the liquefacient worked in the experiment.
化学家解释了液化剂在实验中的作用。
A1 noun /taʊn/

town

城镇
Meaning
a human settlement smaller than a city
Example
The town was quiet on Sundays.
镇子在星期天很安静。
B1 adjective /ˈmɑːrvələs/

marvelous

精彩
Meaning
Causing great wonder or delight; extraordinary.
Example
She gave a marvelous performance on stage.
她在舞台上的表演非常精彩。
A2 noun /ˈsen.tʃər.i/

Century

世纪; 百年
Meaning
a period of one hundred years; a score of one hundred in cricket
Example
The ancient castle has stood for more than five centuries.
这座古老的城堡已经屹立了五个世纪。
C2 verb /deɪn/

deign

不屑做某事
Meaning
to do something considered beneath one's dignity
Example
The king did not deign to reply to the commoner.
国王没有屈尊回应平民。
C2 noun /ˌsɪɡnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

signification

含义
Meaning
the meaning or sense conveyed by a word, action, or symbol
Example
The signification of the gesture was misunderstood.
这个手势的含义被误解了。
B2 noun /ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəm/

mechanism

机制
Meaning
A system of parts working together in a machine; a process or technique for achieving something.
Example
The mechanism of the clock stopped working after years of use.
钟表的机制在多年使用后停止工作。
C1 noun səˈfɪʃənsi

sufficiency

充足性
Meaning
The condition of being adequate or enough; adequacy.
Example
The sufficiency of food supply is critical for survival.
食品供应的充足性对于生存至关重要。
B2 noun ˈɒksɪdʒən prəˈdʌkʃən

oxygen production

氧气生产
Meaning
The process of generating oxygen through photosynthesis or other means.
Example
Plants are vital for oxygen production and the maintenance of life.
植物对于氧气生产和维持生命至关重要。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɛndɪŋ/

impending

即将来临
Meaning
about to happen soon, usually something unpleasant or threatening
Example
The villagers were worried about the impending flood.
村民们为即将来临的洪水感到担忧。
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。
B2 noun /kəˈlɛktər/

collector

Meaning
a person who collects things as a hobby or job
Example
He is a stamp collector with thousands of rare items.
C1 noun /ɪnˈdɪrmənt/

endearment

亲切的词语
Meaning
A word or phrase expressing affection or love.
Example
She whispered a gentle endearment to her child.
她低声对孩子说了一个亲切的词语。
B2 noun /təˈreɪn/

terrain

地形
Meaning
a stretch of land, especially with regard to its physical features
Example
The soldiers had to cross rough terrain during the mission.
士兵们必须在任务期间穿越艰难的地形。
C2 noun /lɔːŋ ɡɔːrd/

Long gourd

长南瓜
Meaning
an elongated green vegetable belonging to the cucumber family, used in cooking
Example
She sliced the long gourd thinly for the stir-fry dish.
她将长南瓜切成薄片，用于炒菜。
B2 adjective /ˌæn.tiˈsoʊ.ʃəl/

Antisocial

反社会的；对社会秩序敌对
Meaning
avoiding social interaction; hostile to social order
Example
His antisocial behavior made it difficult for him to make friends.
他的反社会行为让他很难交到朋友。
B2 noun /ɡoʊld rɪŋ/

Gold ring

金戒指
Meaning
a circular band of gold worn as jewelry, typically on a finger
Example
He gave her a beautiful gold ring for their anniversary.
他为他们的周年纪念送给了她一枚漂亮的金戒指。
B2 adverb /ˈprez.ənt.li/

Presently

目前; 很快; 稍后
Meaning
at the present time; soon; in a little while
Example
The doctor will see you presently.
医生很快就会见到你。
A2 noun /buːt/

Boot

靴子
Meaning
sturdy footwear covering the foot and ankle or lower leg
Example
He laced up his hiking boots before the mountain trek.
他在山地旅行前穿上了他的登山靴。
C2 noun /ɪmˈbroʊlioʊ/

imbroglio

混乱
Meaning
An extremely confused, complicated, or embarrassing situation.
Example
The political imbroglio lasted for months without resolution.
政治上的混乱持续了几个月，没有得到解决。
C1 verb /ˈnuːtər/

neuter

去势
Meaning
To remove the reproductive organs of an animal; or having no gender.
Example
They decided to neuter their cat to prevent more kittens.
他们决定给猫去势，以防止更多小猫的出生。
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。