B2 adjective /ˈskɑː.lət/

Scarlet

猩红色

Meaning

a bright red color with a slightly orange tinge

Example

The scarlet roses in the garden looked magnificent in the morning light.

花园里的猩红色玫瑰在晨光下看起来非常壮丽。

B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsələr/

councillor

议员

Meaning

an elected member of a local council who helps make decisions and represent the community

Example

The councillor spoke to residents about improving local roads.

议员与居民讨论了当地道路问题。

C2 adjective/noun /fɪˈduː.ʃi.er.i/

fiduciary

信托的

Meaning

Involving trust, especially with regard to the relationship between a trustee and a beneficiary.

Example

Banks have fiduciary duties towards their clients.

银行对客户有信托责任。

C2 verb /rɪˈvaɪl/

revile

谴责

Meaning

to criticize in an abusive or angrily insulting manner

Example

The politician was reviled by the public for his corruption.

政治家因腐败而被公众谴责。

C1 verb /ɪˈluːmɪneɪt/

illuminate

照亮

Meaning

To light up or make something clearer.

Example

Streetlights illuminate the road at night.

路灯在夜晚照亮了道路。

B2 noun; verb /breɪs/

brace

支架；做好准备

Meaning

a device that supports or strengthens something; to prepare mentally or physically for something difficult

Example

She braced herself for the strong wind.

她为强风做好了准备。

C1 adjective ˈklaɪ.mət rɪˈzɪl.i.ənt

climate-resilient

气候适应性强

Meaning

Able to cope with the adverse effects of climate change; sustainable and adaptable.

Example

Climate-resilient crops can survive extreme weather conditions.

气候适应性强的作物能够在极端天气条件下生存。

B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈteɪk/

undertake

承担

Meaning

to commit to and begin a task or project; to take on responsibility

Example

She decided to undertake a challenging project.

她决定承担一个具有挑战性的项目。

C1 adjective /ˈwɒŋki/

Wonky

不稳定的; 不可靠的; 不正常工作

Meaning

unstable; unreliable; not working properly

Example

The old chair was wonky and wobbled every time someone sat on it.

那把旧椅子不稳定，每次有人坐下时都会摇晃。

C2 adjective ˌnjʊə.rəʊ.saɪənˈtɪ.fɪk

neuroscientific

神经科学的

Meaning

Related to the scientific study of the brain and nervous system.

Example

Neuroscientific research helps understand memory retention.

神经科学研究有助于理解记忆保持。

A1 adjective /ˈjuːs.fəl/

Useful

有用的; 实用的

Meaning

having a beneficial purpose; practical

Example

This tool is very useful for fixing problems.

这个工具对解决问题非常有用。

B2 noun /ˈmænʃən/

mansion

幸福

Meaning

a large, impressive house

Example

The billionaire lives in a luxurious mansion overlooking the ocean.

她无法掩饰收到奖项时的幸福感。

A1 noun /bɪt/

Bit

一小块或某物的少量; 短时间或短距离

Meaning

a small piece or quantity of something; a short time or distance

Example

Can you wait a bit longer for me?

你能为我再等一会儿吗？

C2 noun /kænt/

cant

虚伪的话

Meaning

Hypocritical and insincere talk, especially about moral or religious principles.

Example

The politician's speech was filled with cant about honesty and integrity.

政治家的演讲充满了关于诚实和正直的虚伪话语。

C2 noun /ˈoʊvərlɔːrd/

overlord

领主

Meaning

A ruler, master, or person of great power and authority over others.

Example

The peasants were forced to pay taxes to their overlord.

农民被迫向他们的领主交税。

B2 verb /ˈklæsɪfaɪ/

classify

Meaning

to arrange or organize into categories or groups

Example

The librarian classified the books by subject.

B2 verb /dɪˈmɒlɪʃ/

demolish

拆除

Meaning

to destroy completely, especially a building or structure

Example

The city decided to demolish the old stadium to build a new one.

这座城市决定拆除旧体育场，建造一个新的。

A2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪst/

Artist

艺术家

Meaning

a person who creates art, especially paintings or drawings

Example

The artist painted a beautiful landscape.

艺术家画了一幅美丽的风景画。

C1 noun /prɪˈtɛnʃən/

pretension

虚伪，假装

Meaning

A claim or assertion to something, often without justification; an attempt to impress by showing greater importance or talent than is actually possessed.

Example

His pretension to be an expert was quickly exposed.

他的假装是专家的伪装很快被揭穿了。

C1 verb /skʌf/

scuff

擦伤

Meaning

to mark or scratch the surface of something by rubbing

Example

He scuffed his shoes on the pavement.

他在人行道上擦伤了他的鞋子。

C2 adjective /bɪˈnaɪtɪd/

benighted

黑暗的，无知的

Meaning

In a state of intellectual or moral ignorance; overtaken by darkness.

Example

The explorers were lost in the benighted forest without any guide.

探险者在没有向导的情况下迷失在黑暗的森林中。

B1 verb /əˈrɛst/

arrest

逮捕

Meaning

to catch and hold by legal authority; to stop suddenly

Example

The police will arrest the suspect tomorrow.

警察明天会逮捕嫌疑人。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈɛstɪməbl/

inestimable

无法估量的

Meaning

Too great or valuable to be measured or estimated.

Example

Her contribution to the project was of inestimable value.

她对项目的贡献具有无法估量的价值。

C2 verb /ˈreə.rɪ.faɪ/

rarefy

稀释, 精炼

Meaning

To make something less dense or more refined.

Example

The air rarefies as you climb higher into the mountains.

随着你爬得更高，空气变得更稀薄。

A1 verb /kætʃ/

catch

接住

Meaning

to grab something that is moving; to get a disease; to understand

Example

Can you catch the ball I'm throwing?

你能接住我扔的球吗？

B1 noun, verb /flæɡ/

flag

Meaning

a piece of fabric with a symbol or colors; or to mark or signal attention

Example

They raised the national flag during the ceremony.

B2 noun /raɪˈnɒs.ər.əs/

Rhinoceros

犀牛

Meaning

a large, heavy animal with thick skin and one or two horns on its nose

Example

The rhinoceros charged through the grassland.

犀牛冲过草原。

C2 noun /ˈræʃənəlɪzəm/

rationalism

理性主义

Meaning

a belief or theory that opinions and actions should be based on reason and knowledge rather than religious belief or emotion

Example

Rationalism emphasizes logic and reasoning over faith.

理性主义强调逻辑和推理，而不是信仰。

B1 noun /ˈdrɛsɪŋ/

dressing

沙拉酱 / 调味料混合物

Meaning

a sauce for salads; or material used to cover a wound

Example

She prepared a delicious salad with Italian dressing.

她用意大利沙拉酱准备了一道美味的沙拉。

B2 verb /θɔː/

thaw

融化

Meaning

to melt or cause to melt after being frozen

Example

The ice began to thaw in the sun.

冰开始在阳光下融化。

B1 noun /ˈwep.ən/

Weapon

武器

Meaning

a thing designed or used for inflicting bodily harm or physical damage

Example

The police found a dangerous weapon at the crime scene.

警方在犯罪现场找到了危险的武器。

C2 noun /ˈruː.mɪ.nənt/

ruminant

反刍动物

Meaning

a cud-chewing mammal, such as a cow or sheep

Example

Cows are ruminants that chew cud.

牛是反刍动物，它们会反复咀嚼食物。

C1 noun /ˌtɛknɪˈkæləti/

technicality

技术性问题

Meaning

A small detail of law, rule, or procedure; a minor point that affects an outcome.

Example

The case was dismissed on a technicality.

案件因技术性问题被驳回。

B2 noun /ɔː/

awe

惊叹

Meaning

a feeling of deep respect mixed with fear or wonder

Example

The children looked at the fireworks in awe.

孩子们惊讶地看着烟花。

C1 verb /rɪˈkɔɪl/

recoil

后退

Meaning

To suddenly spring back in fear, horror, or from force such as a gun's kickback.

Example

She recoiled at the sight of the snake.

她看到蛇时吓得后退。

A1 adjective /ˈdɪf.ər.ənt/

different

不同的

Meaning

Not the same as another; distinct or unlike.

Example

Her opinion was completely different from mine.

她的意见与我的完全不同。

A2 noun /ʃeɪp/

Shape

形状; 外观

Meaning

the external form or appearance of something; condition or state

Example

The artist drew a perfect circle shape on the canvas.

艺术家在画布上画出了完美的圆形形状。

C2 noun /ˈslæt.ən/

slattern

邋遢的女人

Meaning

a woman who is untidy or slovenly in appearance or habits

Example

The house looked as if a slattern lived there.

这所房子看起来像是一个邋遢的女人住在那里。

C1 noun əˈblɪv.i.ən

oblivion

遗忘, 灭绝, 消失

Meaning

The state of being unaware or unconscious of what is happening; complete forgetfulness.

Example

His name faded into oblivion over time.

随着时间的推移，他的名字渐渐消失在遗忘中。

C2 verb /ɪkˈspɒstjʊleɪt/

expostulate

表示不同意见

Meaning

to express strong disapproval or disagreement

Example

She expostulated with her friend about the risky decision.

她对她朋友关于冒险决定的看法表达了不同意见。

C2 noun /əˈpɜːrtənənsɪz/

appurtenances

附属物

Meaning

Additional items or accessories associated with something, often used in a legal or property context.

Example

The house was sold along with all its appurtenances, including the garage and garden.

这所房子与所有附属设施一起出售，包括车库和花园。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈdʌldʒənt/

indulgent

宽容的

Meaning

Having a tendency to be overly generous or lenient with someone.

Example

The indulgent mother allowed her child to stay up late.

宽容的母亲让孩子晚点才睡。

A2 noun /ˈtoʊstər/

Toaster

烤面包机

Meaning

an electric appliance used for toasting bread slices

Example

I put two slices of bread in the toaster for breakfast.

我把两片面包放进烤面包机里做早餐。

C1 adjective /ˌser.ɪˈmoʊ.ni.əl/

Ceremonial

仪式的

Meaning

relating to or used in ceremonies; formal and ritualistic

Example

The ceremonial dress was worn during the royal wedding.

在皇家婚礼上穿的就是仪式性的服装。

C2 noun /ɪɡˈzɛmplɑːr/

exemplar

典范

Meaning

A model or pattern to be copied or imitated.

Example

She is an exemplar of kindness and generosity.

她是善良和慷慨的典范。

C1 noun /tʃɪt/

Chit

便条, 紙條

Meaning

a short note, typically a brief informal letter; a voucher for a sum owed

Example

She left a chit on the table asking him to call her back.

她在桌子上留了一张纸条，要求他回电。

B1 adverb /ˈɑːf.tə.wərdz/

Afterwards

之后; 然后; 后来

Meaning

at a later time; after an event or time that has already been mentioned

Example

We had dinner and afterwards we watched a movie.

我们吃了晚餐，然后看了一部电影。

B2 verb /ɪkˈskleɪm/

exclaim

呼喊

Meaning

to cry out suddenly in surprise, strong emotion, or excitement

Example

She exclaimed with joy when she saw the gift.

她看到礼物时高兴地叫了出来。

C1 noun /ˈmɔːrtər/

mortar

用于粘接砖块的混合物 / 小型火炮

Meaning

a mixture used in building to bond bricks or stones together; also, a small cannon for firing shells

Example

The workers applied mortar between the bricks.

工人们在砖块之间涂抹了灰泥。

C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈsɒljʊbl/

indissoluble

不可分割的

Meaning

Unable to be destroyed, broken, or dissolved.

Example

Marriage was once considered an indissoluble bond.

婚姻曾被视为不可分割的纽带。

C1 verb /mɑːr/

mar

破坏

Meaning

to spoil or damage the appearance or quality of something

Example

The scratch will mar the beauty of the painting.

刮痕将破坏画作的美丽。

C1 noun, adjective /ˈkɪndrəd/

kindred

幸福

Meaning

A person's relatives or family; similar in nature or character.

Example

They discovered kindred spirits in each other.

当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。

C2 verb /prɪmp/

primp

幸福

Meaning

To spend time making minor adjustments to one's appearance.

Example

She primped in front of the mirror before the party.

她在收到奖项时无法掩饰自己的幸福。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈtɒl.ər.ə.bəl/

Intolerable

难以忍受的

Meaning

unable to be endured; extremely unpleasant or painful

Example

The noise from the construction site was intolerable.

建筑工地的噪音让人无法忍受。

C1 noun /ˈstɒpɪdʒ/

stoppage

停顿; 停止

Meaning

The act of stopping or ceasing; a halt in operation or activity

Example

The sudden stoppage of the train caused delays for all passengers.

火车的突然停运导致所有乘客延误。

B2 verb /ˌriːjuˈnaɪt/

reunite

重聚

Meaning

to bring together again after separation

Example

The family was reunited after many years.

这个家庭在许多年后重新团聚。

C2 noun ˌhiː.məˈfɪl.i.ə

hemophilia

血友病

Meaning

A medical condition in which the ability of the blood to clot is severely reduced, causing the sufferer to bleed severely from even a slight injury.

Example

Hemophilia treatment benefits from genetic editing.

血友病治疗受益于基因编辑。

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。

C1 noun /kənˈtɪn.dʒən.si/

contingency

应急计划

Meaning

A provision for an unforeseen event or circumstance, especially in financial planning.

Example

The company has a contingency plan for economic downturns.

公司有一个应急计划来应对经济衰退。

B2 noun /ˌkrɛd.ɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

credibility

可信度

Meaning

The quality of being trusted and believed in; trustworthiness.

Example

His credibility as a leader remains unquestioned.

他作为领导者的可信度无可争议。

A2 verb /hʌɡ/

hug

拥抱

Meaning

to hold someone tightly in your arms to show affection or comfort

Example

She hugged her friend before leaving for the airport.

她在去机场前拥抱了她的朋友。

A2 noun /ˈfɜːrnɪtʃər/

furniture

家具

Meaning

Objects such as chairs, tables, beds, or cupboards used to make a room suitable for living or working.

Example

The living room was filled with beautiful wooden furniture.

客厅里摆满了美丽的木制家具。

B1 verb /ˈbɑrɡɪn/

bargain

讨价还价

Meaning

to negotiate terms; to discuss prices; to make a deal

Example

She likes to bargain at the local market.

她喜欢在当地市场讨价还价。

C1 adjective /swɑːv/

suave

迷人且优雅

Meaning

charming, confident, and elegant, often in a smooth or polished way

Example

He was a suave gentleman who impressed everyone at the party.

他是一个优雅的绅士，在派对上给大家留下了深刻的印象。

B1 noun /ˈreɪn.dɪər/

Reindeer

驯鹿

Meaning

a large deer with branched horns that lives in cold northern areas

Example

Santa's reindeer pulled his sleigh across the sky.

圣诞老人的驯鹿拉着他的雪橇穿越天空。

C1 verb /lʌl/

lull

安抚

Meaning

to soothe or calm; to cause to sleep or rest

Example

The gentle music lulled the baby to sleep.

温柔的音乐使宝宝入睡。

C1 adjective /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənt/

emergent

新兴

Meaning

just coming into existence or becoming prominent

Example

The emergent startup quickly attracted investors.

新兴的创业公司迅速吸引了投资者。

B2 adverb /ˈklɒkwaɪz/

Clockwise

顺时针

Meaning

in the direction that clock hands move; in a circular direction from left to right

Example

Turn the valve clockwise to tighten it.

顺时针旋转阀门以拧紧它。

B2 noun /ˈsɛnət/

senate

参议院

Meaning

a legislative or governing body, typically the upper chamber in a bicameral legislature

Example

The senate voted in favor of the new healthcare bill.

参议院投票支持新的医疗保健法案。

C2 noun /kɒŋk/

Conch

海螺

Meaning

a large sea shell that can be used as a horn; the marine mollusk that lives in such a shell

Example

The fisherman blew the conch shell to signal the end of the day.

渔夫吹响海螺号，表示一天的结束。

B2 noun /ˈdɔː.weɪ/

doorway

门口

Meaning

the space where a door opens into a room or building

Example

She stood in the doorway waiting for him to arrive.

她站在门口，等待他的到来。

C2 noun /ˈhoʊʒəri/

hosiery

长袜和腿部衣物

Meaning

Stockings, socks, and other knitted clothing for the legs and feet.

Example

She bought new hosiery for the winter season.

她为冬季季节买了新的长袜。

A2 noun /ˈdʌst.bɪn/

Dustbin

垃圾桶

Meaning

a container for holding waste or garbage before disposal

Example

Please throw the paper into the dustbin after use.

请在使用后将纸张丢进垃圾桶。

B2 adjective, adverb /ˈlɒŋ taɪm/

long-time

长期的

Meaning

lasting or existing for a long period of time; having continued for many years

Example

She is a long-time friend of my family.

她是我家长期的朋友。

B1 noun, verb /ɡrɪl/

grill

Meaning

a metal frame used for cooking food over an open fire; to cook food on such a frame

Example

We grilled some chicken for dinner.

B2 noun /ˈdɪpləmæt/

diplomat

外交官

Meaning

An official representing a country abroad; a person skilled in dealing with people tactfully.

Example

The diplomat negotiated a peace agreement.

外交官谈判了一个和平协议。

B2 noun /ˈskɒlərʃɪp/

scholarship

奖学金

Meaning

an award or grant to support a student's education

Example

She received a scholarship to study abroad.

她获得了一项奖学金，以便出国留学。

C2 adjective /ˌɒbsəˈlɛsnt/

obsolescent

过时的

Meaning

Becoming outdated or on the way to becoming obsolete.

Example

The obsolescent technology could not compete with modern devices.

过时的技术无法与现代设备竞争。

C1 adjective /rɪˈpliːt/

replete

充满

Meaning

Filled or well-supplied with something; abundantly full.

Example

The book is replete with fascinating historical details.

这本书充满了迷人的历史细节。

C2 noun /ˈdɒldrəmz/

doldrums

Meaning

A state of inactivity, stagnation, or low spirits; also a region near the equator with calm winds.

Example

After the project failed, the team was stuck in the doldrums for months.

C2 noun /ˌɪnkrʌˈsteɪʃən/

incrustation

外壳

Meaning

a crust or hard coating formed on the surface of something

Example

The old pipes were blocked due to heavy incrustation of minerals.

由于矿物质的重积附，旧管道被堵塞了。

C1 adjective /fɪkˈtɪʃəs/

fictitious

虚构的, 假的

Meaning

not real or true; imaginary or fabricated

Example

The story he told was entirely fictitious.

他讲的故事完全是虚构的。

A2 noun /ˌɪn.trəˈdʌk.ʃən/

introduction

引言

Meaning

the action of introducing something or someone; an opening or beginning part

Example

The professor gave a brief introduction before starting the lecture.

教授在开始讲座之前做了简短的引言。

B2 verb /buːm/

boom

轰鸣

Meaning

to make a loud deep sound; to grow or increase rapidly

Example

The thunder boomed across the sky.

雷声在天空中轰鸣。

A2 verb /rɪˈdjuːs/

reduce

减少

Meaning

to make smaller in size, amount, or degree; to decrease

Example

We need to reduce our expenses this month.

我们需要减少本月的开支。

B2 adverb /ˈfɜ:rst hænd/

First-hand

第一手; 直接

Meaning

directly experienced or obtained; from the original source

Example

I experienced the earthquake first-hand.

我亲身经历了地震。

C1 noun /ˈkɒn.vɔɪ/

convoy

车队

Meaning

a group of vehicles or ships traveling together, often for protection

Example

The military convoy moved through the desert at dawn.

军队车队黎明时穿越沙漠。

C1 adjective /ˈmɜː(r)dərəs/

Murderous

谋杀的; 有杀意的; 极其暴力的; 嗜血的

Meaning

having the intent to kill; extremely violent; bloodthirsty

Example

The murderous look in his eyes frightened everyone.

他眼中那谋杀的目光吓坏了所有人。

C2 verb /ˈdɛpjʊˌtaɪz/

deputize

任命为副职

Meaning

To appoint someone as a deputy; to act as a substitute or representative.

Example

The sheriff decided to deputize several locals to help maintain order.

治安官决定指派几位当地人以帮助维持秩序。

A2 adverb /ˈfaɪ.nəl.i/

Finally

终于

Meaning

at last; after a long time; in the end; as the last point

Example

After years of hard work, she finally achieved her goal.

经过多年的努力工作，她终于达成了自己的目标。

C2 noun /ˌmæləˈdɪkʃən/

Malediction

诅咒

Meaning

A magical word used to invoke a curse; an evil spell

Example

The witch uttered a terrible malediction upon her enemies.

女巫对她的敌人施下了可怕的诅咒。

C2 verb /rɪˈtrɛntʃ/

retrench

减少开支，裁员

Meaning

to reduce costs, spending, or staff to save resources

Example

The company had to retrench employees due to financial difficulties.

公司由于财务困难不得不裁员。

C2 noun /ˈhʌvəl/

hovel

Meaning

a small, poorly built, and dirty house

Example

The refugees lived in a makeshift hovel.

C1 adverb /suːˈpɜːb.li/

Superbly

卓越地

Meaning

in an excellent or outstanding manner

Example

She performed superbly in the dance competition.

她在舞蹈比赛中表现得卓越地。

C1 noun /ˌkɒn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən/

constellation

星座

Meaning

a group of stars forming a recognizable pattern in the night sky

Example

Orion is one of the most famous constellations.

猎户座是最著名的星座之一。

C1 adjective /əˈbɪzməl/

abysmal

极其糟糕 / 可怕

Meaning

extremely bad or appalling

Example

The team's performance was abysmal.

团队的表现非常糟糕。

C1 verb/noun /ˈkwɪbəl/

quibble

Meaning

To argue or raise objections about a trivial matter; a petty objection.

Example

They quibbled over who should pay the bill.

C1 noun /ˈɪnˌmeɪt/

inmate

囚犯

Meaning

a person confined to an institution such as a prison or hospital

Example

The prison has over a thousand inmates.

监狱里有超过一千名囚犯。

A1 determiner /sʌtʃ/

such

这样的

Meaning

of the type previously mentioned or specified

Example

I have never seen such a beautiful painting.

我从未见过这样的美丽画作。

C2 verb /ɪnˈtriːt/

entreat

恳求

Meaning

To ask earnestly or beg someone to do something.

Example

She entreated him to stay a little longer.

她恳求他再待一会儿。

B2 adjective ˈstrʌktʃərd

structured

结构化

Meaning

Having a clear organization or framework; systematically arranged.

Example

A structured execution plan is crucial for success.

一个结构化的执行计划对于成功至关重要。

A1 adverb /hɪr/

here

这里

Meaning

in, at, or to this place

Example

Please come here quickly.

请快点来这里。

A1 adjective /hoʊl/

Whole

整个

Meaning

complete; entire; all of something

Example

He ate the whole pizza by himself.

他一个人把整张披萨吃光了。

B2 adjective /ˈpɛti/

petty

琐碎

Meaning

Of little importance or trivial; also describes a person overly concerned with small or unimportant matters.

Example

She often gets upset over the most petty things.

她经常为最琐碎的事情感到不安。

B1 noun /ˈkætl/

cattle

幸福

Meaning

large domesticated animals such as cows and bulls that are kept on a farm for their milk, meat, or hides

Example

The farmer owns a herd of cattle that graze near the river.

她在收到奖项时无法掩饰她的幸福。

C1 noun /ɪˈlɛk.trəʊ.laɪts/

electrolytes

电解质

Meaning

Minerals in body fluids that carry an electric charge and are essential for many bodily functions.

Example

Electrolytes help maintain proper fluid balance in the body.

电解质有助于维持体内的液体平衡。

C1 adjective /dɪsˈdʒɔɪntɪd/

disjointed

支离破碎

Meaning

Lacking order, coherence, or connection; disconnected.

Example

The movie felt disjointed and hard to follow.

这部电影感觉支离破碎，很难跟上。

C1 noun /dɪˈsɜːn.mənt/

discernment

洞察力

Meaning

The ability to judge well or understand something correctly; keen insight.

Example

His discernment in business decisions made him successful.

他的商业决策中的洞察力让他成功。

C2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈstraɪd/

overstride

跨越大步走

Meaning

To stride over something; to step across with long steps.

Example

He managed to overstride the narrow stream with ease.

他轻松地跨越了狭窄的溪流。

B2 noun, verb /ræmp/

ramp

坡道

Meaning

a sloping surface joining two different levels; as a verb, to increase or rise sharply

Example

The car drove up the ramp into the parking garage.

汽车驶上了停车场的坡道。

B2 noun /stɔːrk/

Stork

鹳

Meaning

large wading bird with long legs and a long neck

Example

The stork built its nest on top of the tall chimney.

鹳在高烟囱上建造了它的巢。

A2 verb /fərˈɡɪv/

forgive

原谅

Meaning

to stop feeling angry or resentful toward someone; to pardon

Example

She decided to forgive him for his mistakes.

她决定原谅他因为他的错误。

B2 noun ɪˌlɪm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən

elimination

消除

Meaning

The complete removal or destruction of something.

Example

The elimination of emissions is a priority.

排放的消除是优先事项。

A1 adjective /θɜrd/

third

第三

Meaning

constituting number three in a sequence

Example

She finished in third place.

她得了第三名。

B2 noun /ˈɒpəreɪtər/

operator

操作员

Meaning

a person who operates equipment, a business, or controls something

Example

The machine operator ensured that everything ran smoothly.

机器操作员确保一切顺利运行。

A1 noun /mɑːm/

mom

妈妈

Meaning

an informal word for mother

Example

My mom makes the best homemade food.

我妈妈做的家常菜最好吃。

B1 noun /ˈkriːtʃər/

creature

生物

Meaning

A living being, especially an animal.

Example

The forest is full of strange creatures.

森林里充满了奇怪的生物。

B1 adjective /ˈɪrɪteɪtɪŋ/

irritating

烦人的

Meaning

causing annoyance, impatience, or mild anger

Example

The constant noise from the street is extremely irritating.

街道上传来的持续噪音非常烦人。

C2 noun /ˈhɔːrn.bɪl/

Hornbill

角嘴鸟

Meaning

a large tropical bird with a large curved beak and often a horn-like projection

Example

The colorful hornbill perched on the highest branch.

五彩斑斓的霍恩比尔停在了最高的树枝上。

C1 noun, verb /tɪndʒ/

tinge

轻微的颜色或味道

Meaning

a slight added color, flavor, or feeling; to add a slight amount of color or quality

Example

Her voice was tinged with sadness.

她的声音带着一丝悲伤。

C2 verb /ˈnɪtˌpɪk/

nitpick

Meaning

To find and criticize small or unimportant faults in someone or something.

Example

She tends to nitpick about every little detail.