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A2 adjective /skɛrd/

scared

害怕的
Meaning
feeling afraid or worried
Example
She was scared of the dark.
她害怕黑暗。
B2 adjective məˈriːn

marine

海洋的
Meaning
Of, relating to, or characteristic of the sea; living or growing in the sea.
Example
Marine ecosystems are highly sensitive to human activity.
海洋生态系统对人类活动非常敏感。
C2 noun /ˌbædɪˈnɑːʒ/

badinage

玩笑，幽默对话
Meaning
Playful and humorous conversation; banter.
Example
The friends enjoyed a light badinage over coffee.
朋友们在咖啡旁享受轻松的玩笑。
B2 verb /ɪnˈkaʊntər/

encounter

遇见 / 遇到
Meaning
to unexpectedly meet someone or experience something, especially something difficult or new
Example
During the hike, we encountered a wild bear.
在徒步旅行中，我们遇到了一只野生熊。
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。
B2 noun /ɡler/

Glare

愤怒的或生气的凝视；强烈和刺眼的光线
Meaning
a fierce or angry stare; a strong and dazzling light
Example
The teacher's stern glare silenced the noisy students immediately.
老师严厉的目光立刻让吵闹的学生安静下来。
C1 verb /ɪˈleɪt/

elate

使高兴
Meaning
To make someone very happy or proud.
Example
The success of the project elated the whole team.
项目的成功让整个团队都感到非常高兴。
C1 noun ˌræʃ.ən.əl.ɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

rationalization

理性化
Meaning
The practice of finding reasons for behavior or actions that are not the real reasons.
Example
His rationalization of the mistake was not convincing.
他对错误的理性化并不令人信服。
C1 noun /ˌdʒɛr.iˈætrɪks/

geriatrics

老年病学
Meaning
the branch of medicine dealing with the health and care of old people
Example
He specialized in geriatrics to care for the elderly.
他专门研究老年病学，以照顾老年人。
C2 noun /ˈæn.dʒi.əʊ.plæs.ti/

angioplasty

一种医疗程序，用于打开阻塞或狭窄的血管，这些血管向心脏输送血液。
Meaning
A medical procedure to open blocked or narrowed blood vessels that supply blood to the heart.
Example
Angioplasty is now safer with robotic assistance.
现在，通过机器人辅助，血管成形术更加安全。
C1 noun /ˈspɛktər/

specter

幽灵
Meaning
A ghost or spirit; something that causes fear or dread.
Example
The specter of war still haunts the region.
战争的幽灵仍然在该地区徘徊。
C1 noun /ˈheɪˌdeɪ/

heyday

黄金时期
Meaning
The period of greatest success, popularity, or power.
Example
In its heyday, the company dominated the market.
在黄金时期，公司主导了市场。
B2 noun/verb /preɪ/

prey

Meaning
an animal hunted by another for food; to hunt and feed on
Example
Lions prey on zebras in the wild.
B2 noun /ˈæftərˌlaɪf/

afterlife

Meaning
Life or existence that some believe continues after physical death.
Example
Many cultures have different beliefs about the afterlife.
B2 adverb /ˈfɜ:rmli/

Firmly

坚决
Meaning
in a strong, steady, and unwavering manner
Example
She firmly believed in her decision.
她坚信自己的决定。
B1 noun /ˈfiːdbæk/

feedback

反馈
Meaning
information or opinions about how well someone is doing something
Example
She asked her teacher for feedback on her essay.
她向老师请求关于她作文的反馈。
B2 adjective /ˈkwɔːrtərli/

Quarterly

季度的
Meaning
occurring every three months; relating to a quarter of a year
Example
The company publishes quarterly reports to shareholders.
公司发布每季度报告给股东。
C1 noun /voʊɡ/

vogue

时尚
Meaning
the prevailing fashion, style, or trend at a particular time
Example
Minimalist design is currently in vogue.
极简设计目前很时尚。
B2 verb/noun /buː/

boo

Meaning
To show disapproval by shouting 'boo'; or a sound made to surprise or scare.
Example
The audience began to boo the bad performance.
B1 noun /pərˈsɛntɪdʒ/

percentage

百分比
Meaning
a proportion or share in relation to a whole
Example
The percentage of students who passed the exam was high.
通过考试的学生百分比很高。
C1 noun, verb /strænd/

strand

线 / 搁浅
Meaning
Noun: A single thin length of thread, wire, or similar. Verb: To leave someone or something without a way of moving or leaving.
Example
The storm stranded many tourists on the island.
暴风雨让许多游客滞留在岛上。
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。
A1 adverb /əˈweɪ/

Away

远
Meaning
to or at a distance; not present; absent
Example
He walked away from the noisy crowd.
他走远离了喧闹的人群。
C2 adjective /ˌsuːdəˈrɪfɪk/

sudorific

促汗的
Meaning
causing or increasing sweating
Example
The doctor prescribed a sudorific drug to help reduce the fever.
医生开了一种促进出汗的药物来帮助减少发热。
C1 verb /bɪˈɡrʌdʒ/

begrudge

嫉妒某人拥有某物 / 勉强给予
Meaning
to resent someone for having something; to give reluctantly
Example
She did not begrudge him his success.
她没有对他的成功感到嫉妒。
B2 noun /ˌvɪz.ɪˈbɪlɪti/

visibility

可见性
Meaning
The state of being able to see or be seen; exposure or prominence.
Example
Increased visibility on social media can help businesses grow.
在社交媒体上的可见性增加可以帮助企业成长。
B1 verb/noun /ˈdiːkriːs/ (noun), /dɪˈkriːs/ (verb)

decrease

Meaning
To become or make something smaller or fewer in number, amount, or degree.
Example
The population of the town has decreased over the years.
B2 verb /ˈmæk.sɪ.maɪz/

maximize

最大化
Meaning
to increase something as much as possible
Example
The company aims to maximize its profits this year.
公司今年旨在最大化其利润。
A2 noun /ˈɛndʒɪn/

engine

引擎
Meaning
A machine designed to convert energy into mechanical power.
Example
The car's engine failed on the highway.
汽车的引擎在高速公路上坏了。
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 ʌnˈprɛsɪˌdɛntɪd

unprecedented

前所未有
Meaning
Never done or known before; without previous example.
Example
Unprecedented advancements in science changed human lives.
科学上的前所未有的进展改变了人类的生活。
C2 verb /ˌpriːɪɡˈzɪst/

preexist

提前存在
Meaning
to exist beforehand or before something else
Example
These customs preexist the arrival of modern technology.
这些习俗早于现代技术的到来而存在。
A2 verb /ɪnˈvaɪtɪd/

invited

被邀请的
Meaning
asked someone formally or politely to go somewhere or do something
Example
She was invited to the party.
她被邀请参加聚会。
B2 adjective /ˈstɜːrdi/

sturdy

坚固
Meaning
strongly and solidly built; not easily weakened
Example
The carpenter made a sturdy wooden table.
木匠做了一张坚固的木桌。
C1 noun /ˌrɛstɪˈtjuːʃən/

restitution

赔偿
Meaning
The act of restoring something to its rightful owner or compensating for loss
Example
The court ordered restitution to the victims of the fraud.
法院命令对欺诈受害者进行赔偿。
B2 noun ɔːɡˈmɛn.tɪd riˈæl.ɪ.ti

augmented reality

增强现实，虚拟与现实世界的结合
Meaning
Technology that overlays digital information on the real world environment.
Example
Gaming has been transformed by augmented reality.
增强现实改变了游戏。
C2 noun /ˈklæŋər/

clangor

响声，轰鸣
Meaning
A loud, resonant, and continuous noise, often metallic.
Example
The clangor of the church bells filled the town square.
教堂钟声的轰鸣充满了小镇的广场。
B1 noun /lɔk/

Lock

锁
Meaning
a mechanism for keeping a door, lid, etc., fastened, typically operated only by a key of a particular form
Example
Make sure you lock the door before leaving.
确保在离开前锁好门。
B2 verb /sniːk/

sneak

Meaning
to move quietly and secretly to avoid being noticed
Example
He tried to sneak into the house without waking anyone.
C2 noun /ˈɪmɪˌteɪtər/

imitator

模仿者
Meaning
a person who copies the behavior, style, or actions of others
Example
He became famous as an imitator of popular singers.
他因模仿流行歌手而出名。
B2 noun /ɪˈlɛktrɪk drɪl/

Electric drill

电动钻孔机
Meaning
A power tool used for drilling holes in various materials
Example
He used an electric drill to make holes in the wall for hanging pictures.
他用电动钻孔机在墙上打孔，用于挂画。
A1 noun /ˈkrɪsməs/

christmas

圣诞节
Meaning
an annual festival celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed on December 25
Example
Families gather to celebrate Christmas with joy and love.
家庭聚在一起庆祝圣诞节，带着欢乐和爱。
C1 adjective /ˈɡæl.ənt/

gallant

勇敢的, 英雄的
Meaning
Brave, heroic, or chivalrous.
Example
The gallant firefighter saved the child from the burning building.
勇敢的消防员从燃烧的建筑物中救出了孩子。
C2 verb /ˌæd ˈlɪb/

ad-lib

即兴
Meaning
to speak or perform without preparation; to improvise
Example
The comedian ad-libbed a joke when the microphone failed.
喜剧演员在麦克风故障时即兴编了一个笑话。
A2 noun /brænd/

brand

品牌
Meaning
a type of product manufactured by a company under a particular name
Example
Nike is a popular brand of sportswear.
Nike 是一个受欢迎的运动服品牌。
C2 noun /əˈpɜːrtənəns/

appurtenance

附属物 / 配件
Meaning
an accessory or supplementary part of something
Example
The garage is an appurtenance of the main house.
车库是主屋的附属部分。
B2 noun /æmˈbæsədər/

Ambassador

大使
Meaning
an accredited diplomat sent by a country as its official representative to a foreign country
Example
The ambassador met with government officials to discuss trade agreements.
大使与政府官员会面，讨论贸易协议。
B1 noun /kjuː/

Queue

队列
Meaning
a line of people or things waiting for something; a sequence
Example
We had to wait in a long queue to buy tickets for the movie.
我们必须在一条长队列中等待购买电影票。
B2 verb/noun /ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑːrd/

disregard

蔑视
Meaning
To ignore something; lack of consideration or respect for something.
Example
He disregarded the warning signs and kept driving.
他忽视了警告标志并继续开车。
B2 adjective /ˈwʊd biː/

Would-be

有前途的; 可能的;
Meaning
prospective; intending to be; aspiring
Example
The would-be actor practiced his lines every day.
这个有前途的演员每天都在练习台词。
A1 adverb /daʊn/

down

下
Meaning
from a higher to a lower position
Example
He walked down the stairs slowly.
他慢慢地走下楼梯。
C1 noun /ˈmeɪsən/

mason

泥瓦匠
Meaning
a person skilled in building with stone, brick, or concrete
Example
The mason carefully laid the bricks for the new house.
泥瓦匠小心地铺设了新房子的砖块。
B1 noun /freɪz/

phrase

短语
Meaning
a small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit
Example
He gave a memorable phrase at the conference.
他在会议上说了一句令人难忘的话。
B2 noun /ɪnˈθuziæst/

enthusiast

爱好者
Meaning
a person who is very interested in a particular activity or subject
Example
He is a football enthusiast and watches every match.
他是一个足球爱好者，看每一场比赛。
B2 verb /kəˈmɛnd/

commend

表扬
Meaning
to praise formally or officially
Example
The teacher commended the students for their hard work.
老师表扬了学生们的努力。
B2 noun/adjective /ˈtɜːrmɪnəl/

terminal

终点站，最终，绝症
Meaning
As a noun: A place where transport routes begin or end. As an adjective: Relating to the end or final stage of something, often an illness.
Example
He waited for the bus at the central terminal.
他在中央终点站等公交车。
C1 noun ˈiː.pɒk

epoch

时代
Meaning
A period of time in history or a person's life, typically one marked by notable events or particular characteristics.
Example
The invention of the internet marked a new epoch in human history.
互联网的发明标志着人类历史的新纪元。
C1 noun /ˈhɑː.mə.nɪm/

homonym

同音异义词
Meaning
A word that is spelled and pronounced like another word but has a different meaning.
Example
The word 'bat' is a homonym because it can mean an animal or a sports tool.
'蝙蝠'这个词是一个同音异义词，因为它可以指代动物或运动器材。
C2 noun /ˈɪŋkjʊbəs/

incubus

恶梦般的负担
Meaning
An oppressive or nightmarish burden; in folklore, an evil spirit that lies upon sleeping people.
Example
Debt became an incubus that weighed heavily on the family.
债务成了一个恶梦般的负担，沉重地压在这个家庭上。
C2 noun /ˈpær.ɪ.saɪd/

parricide

弑亲
Meaning
The act of killing one's father, mother, or other close relative.
Example
The court tried him for parricide after the tragic incident.
法院在悲剧事件后以弑亲罪审判了他。
A2 noun /ˈtræfɪk/

traffic

交通
Meaning
movement of vehicles, goods, or people
Example
There was heavy traffic on the highway this morning.
今天早上高速公路上交通繁忙。
C2 verb /ɪnˈθrɔːl/

enthral

吸引
Meaning
To captivate or hold someone’s full attention.
Example
The magician’s performance enthralled the audience.
魔术师的表演让观众着迷。
C2 adjective /ˈnɛtlˌsʌm/

nettlesome

令人烦恼的
Meaning
Causing irritation, annoyance, or difficulty.
Example
The nettlesome rules frustrated the workers.
令人烦恼的规则让工人们感到沮丧。
C1 noun /ˈsɪstərn/

cistern

蓄水池
Meaning
A tank or container for storing water, usually for household use.
Example
The old house still had a cistern to collect rainwater.
这座老房子仍然有一个蓄水池来收集雨水。
B2 noun /ˈdʒæn.ɪ.tər/

Janitor

清洁工, 看门人
Meaning
a person employed to clean and maintain a building; a caretaker
Example
The school janitor worked late every evening to ensure the classrooms were spotless.
学校的清洁工每天晚上都工作到很晚，以确保教室保持干净。
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。
A2 noun /ɪmˈplɔɪər/

employer

雇主
Meaning
A person or organization that hires and pays people to work.
Example
The employer promised better benefits to attract skilled workers.
雇主承诺提供更好的福利，以吸引技术工人。
B2 noun /dɪˈsen.dənt/

Descendant

后代
Meaning
a person who is descended from a particular ancestor; offspring of a later generation
Example
She discovered that she was a descendant of European royalty through genealogy research.
她通过家谱研究发现，她是欧洲皇室的后代。
B2 noun /hɔrn/

Horn

角
Meaning
a hard pointed projection on the head of certain animals; a musical instrument
Example
The rhinoceros used its horn to defend itself.
犀牛用角来保护自己。
B2 noun /ˈlɒbstər/

Lobster

龙虾
Meaning
a large marine crustacean with claws and a hard shell
Example
The lobster was served with melted butter and lemon.
龙虾配上融化的黄油和柠檬一起上桌。
C1 noun /ˈæbdəmən/

abdomen

腹部
Meaning
The part of the body below the chest and above the hips that contains the stomach and other organs.
Example
He complained of pain in his abdomen.
他抱怨腹部疼痛。
C1 adjective /ˌɔːrnəˈmɛntl/

ornamental

装饰性的
Meaning
Serving as decoration; decorative rather than functional.
Example
The garden was filled with ornamental plants.
花园里满是装饰性的植物。
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。
B2 adjective /ˈlɛdʒɪslətɪv/

legislative

立法的
Meaning
relating to the making of laws
Example
The legislative body passed the new tax bill.
立法机构通过了新的税法。
A2 adjective /riːl/

Real

真实的; 真实的; 不是假的
Meaning
actually existing; genuine; not imaginary or fake
Example
This is a real diamond, not a fake one.
这是一个真实的钻石，不是假的。
B1 adjective /ˈwɪl.ɪŋ/

Willing

愿意; 准备
Meaning
ready, eager, or prepared to do something
Example
She is willing to help with the project.
她愿意帮助项目。
A2 noun /ʃiːt/

sheet

床单
Meaning
a large piece of cloth or paper, typically used to cover or protect something
Example
I need a clean sheet to cover the bed.
我需要一张干净的床单来覆盖床铺。
C1 adjective /ɪˈlɪsɪt/

illicit

非法的
Meaning
Forbidden by law, rules, or custom.
Example
The police shut down the illicit drug operation.
警方关闭了非法毒品交易。
B2 noun /ˈplæn.tɪn/

Plantain

大蕉
Meaning
a large green banana-like fruit that is usually cooked before eating
Example
Plantain can be fried, boiled, or baked and is a staple food in many tropical countries.
大蕉可以油炸、煮沸或烘烤，是许多热带国家的主食。
B2 adjective səˈfɪs.tɪ.keɪ.tɪd

sophisticated

复杂的
Meaning
Having great knowledge or experience of the world and knowing about fashion, culture, and other things that people think are socially important; highly developed or complex.
Example
Sophisticated designs enhance aesthetics.
复杂的设计提升了美学。
C2 noun /ˈkæn.toʊ/

canto

章
Meaning
A main division of a long poem, especially in epic poetry.
Example
The Divine Comedy is divided into several cantos.
神曲被分为几个章节。
C1 adjective /ˈkjʊərəbl/

curable

可治愈的
Meaning
Able to be cured or healed.
Example
The doctor assured her that the disease was curable.
医生向她保证，这种疾病是可治愈的。
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。
A1 adjective /kuːl/

cool

冷静, 凉爽, 印象深刻
Meaning
moderately cold; calm and composed; fashionable or impressive
Example
She kept a cool head during the crisis.
她在危机中保持冷静。
C1 adjective /aɪˈdɪlɪk/

idyllic

田园诗般的美丽
Meaning
Like an idyll; extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque.
Example
They enjoyed an idyllic vacation by the sea.
他们享受了一个田园诗般的海边假期。
B1 noun /ˈklaɪənt/

client

客户
Meaning
A person or organization using the services of a professional or company.
Example
The lawyer met with her client to discuss the case.
律师会见了她的客户，讨论案件
C1 noun/adjective /ˈmɒnəkrəʊm/

monochrome

单色
Meaning
A photograph, painting, or screen image in black and white or varying tones of one color.
Example
The old film was shot entirely in monochrome.
那部老电影完全是用单色拍摄的。
A2 noun /rɪˈzʌlt/

result

结果
Meaning
a consequence, effect, or outcome of something
Example
The result of the test was excellent.
测试的结果是优秀的。
B2 noun /ˈkjuː.bɪ.kəl/

cubicle

办公隔间
Meaning
A small partitioned-off area of a room, typically in an office.
Example
She works in a cubicle with three other colleagues.
她和另外三位同事在一个办公隔间里工作。
A2 adjective /ˈsaɪ.lənt/

Silent

安静的; 沉默的; 平静的
Meaning
making no sound; quiet; not speaking
Example
The library was completely silent during study hours.
在学习时间，图书馆是完全安静的。
B2 noun /ˈkɒn.trɪ.bjʊ.tər/

contributor

贡献者
Meaning
a person who gives something to help achieve a result
Example
He was a regular contributor to the local newspaper.
他是当地报纸的常驻贡献者。
C1 verb ˌæs.ɚˈteɪn

ascertain

核实
Meaning
To find out or discover something with certainty; to verify.
Example
The police tried to ascertain the cause of the accident.
警方试图核实事故的原因。
B1 adjective /ˈɡɪvən/

given

已知的
Meaning
Specified or stated; already decided or certain.
Example
It is a given fact that hard work leads to success.
这是一个已知的事实，努力工作通向成功。
B2 noun /ˌærɪˈstɑːkrəsi/

aristocracy

贵族
Meaning
a class of people holding exceptional rank and privileges, especially hereditary nobility
Example
The aristocracy often had influence over political decisions.
贵族往往对政治决策有影响。
B2 noun/verb /skræp/

scrap

碎片 / 丢弃
Meaning
A small piece of something; to discard or get rid of something.
Example
He used a scrap of paper to jot down the number.
他用一小片纸写下了那个号码。
C1 adjective /ˌsɛm.iˈæn.ju.əl/

semiannual

半年一次
Meaning
Occurring twice a year; every six months.
Example
The company holds a semiannual meeting with all employees.
公司每六个月举行一次会议。
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。
C1 noun /ˌriː.pəˈkʌʃ.ən/

repercussion

后果
Meaning
An unintended consequence occurring some time after an event or action.
Example
The economic crisis had severe repercussions on global trade.
经济危机对全球贸易产生了严重的后果。
C1 adjective /pərˈpɔːrtɪd/

purported

所谓的
Meaning
alleged or claimed to be true, often without proof
Example
The purported evidence was later proven false.
所谓的证据后来被证明是错误的。
B1 noun, verb /ˈkrɛdɪt/

credit

Meaning
As a noun: the ability to obtain goods or services before payment; recognition for an achievement. As a verb: to publicly acknowledge someone's contribution.
Example
She received credit for her contribution to the project.
B2 noun /ˈrep.taɪl/

Reptile

爬行动物
Meaning
a cold-blooded animal with scaly skin that lays eggs on land
Example
The lizard is a common reptile found in gardens.
蜥蜴是一种常见的爬行动物，常见于花园中。
C1 adjective /həˈbɪtʃuəl/

habitual

习惯性的
Meaning
Done or doing constantly or as a habit; customary.
Example
He was a habitual latecomer to class.
他是一个上课习惯性迟到的人。
C1 verb /siːd/

cede

放弃
Meaning
to give up power, territory, or rights to another
Example
The country ceded territory after losing the war.
这个国家在输了战争后，放弃了领土。
C1 adjective /ɪkˈstreɪ.ni.əs/

extraneous

无关
Meaning
Not directly related or essential to the matter at hand; irrelevant.
Example
The editor removed extraneous details from the report.
编辑从报告中删除了无关的细节。
B1 adjective /ˈrʊr.əl/

Rural

农村的
Meaning
relating to the countryside; characteristic of farming or country life
Example
She grew up in a rural area far from the city.
她在离城市很远的农村地区长大。
C1 noun /ˈmæntl̩/

mantle

披风，责任
Meaning
A cloak or covering; also the layer of the earth between the crust and the core.
Example
The leader assumed the mantle of responsibility.
领导者承担起了责任的重担。
C1 noun ˌeə.rəʊ.daɪˈnæm.ɪks

aerodynamics

空气动力学
Meaning
The study of the properties of moving air and the interaction between the air and solid bodies moving through it.
Example
The aerodynamics of an aircraft determines its speed and efficiency.
一架飞机的空气动力学决定了它的速度和效率。
C1 noun /ˈkɑːrtɪlɪdʒ/

cartilage

软骨
Meaning
A firm, flexible connective tissue found in various parts of the body such as joints, ear, and nose.
Example
The doctor explained that the injury damaged the cartilage in his knee.
医生解释说，伤害损坏了他膝盖的软骨。
B1 verb /ˈɛmfəˌsaɪz/

emphasize

强调
Meaning
to give special importance or attention to something
Example
The teacher emphasized the importance of homework.
老师强调了作业的重要性。
A2 verb /tʊr/

Tour

巡回演出
Meaning
to travel around a place for pleasure or to perform
Example
The band will tour several cities this summer.
乐队今年夏天将在多个城市巡回演出。
C2 adjective /kəˈrʌp.tə.bəl/

corruptible

易腐败的
Meaning
able to be morally or ethically corrupted
Example
He was known to be corruptible and often accepted bribes.
他以易腐败的著称，经常接受贿赂。
C1 noun /ˈwɔː.tər ˌlɪl.i/

Water-lily

睡莲
Meaning
a floating flower that grows on the surface of ponds and lakes
Example
The white water-lily floated gracefully on the pond.
白色的睡莲优雅地漂浮在池塘上。
C2 noun /ˈdɛvɪlri/

devilry

恶作剧
Meaning
Wicked or cruel behavior; mischievous actions.
Example
The children were full of devilry on Halloween night.
万圣节那天，孩子们充满了恶作剧。
B2 adjective /ˈpen.dɪŋ/

Pending

待定; 未决定; 进行中
Meaning
awaiting; not yet decided or settled; in the process of being completed
Example
The application is still pending approval.
申请仍在等待批准。
C2 noun /kəˈlɒsəti/

callosity

粗厚的皮肤
Meaning
A thickened or hardened area of skin; insensitivity or hardness of character.
Example
Years of manual labor left callosity on his hands.
多年的体力劳动使他的手上留下了厚皮。
B1 noun /ˈɒnɪsti/

honesty

诚实
Meaning
the quality of being truthful and sincere
Example
Honesty is the best policy in all situations.
诚实是所有情况下最好的政策。
B2 verb /ˈkɑːŋkər/

conquer

征服
Meaning
to overcome and take control of; to defeat in war; to master or overcome
Example
The army managed to conquer the enemy territory.
军队成功征服了敌人的领土。
B2 noun /ˌɪnstəˈbɪləti/

instability

不稳定
Meaning
lack of stability or balance; tendency to change, fail, or collapse easily
Example
Political instability has slowed economic growth in the region.
政治不稳定减缓了该地区的经济增长。
B2 noun /ˈwɑː.ʃər mæn/

Washer man

洗衣工
Meaning
a person whose job is to wash clothes and linens for others
Example
The washer man collected dirty clothes from every household in the village.
洗衣工从村庄的每个家庭收集脏衣服。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈbiːtən/

Unbeaten

不败的; 未被击败的
Meaning
not defeated; having never lost; undefeated
Example
The team remains unbeaten this season.
这个团队本赛季保持不败。
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。