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C1 adjective /ˈsɪn.tɪ.leɪ.tɪŋ/

scintillating

闪耀的
Meaning
brilliantly clever, exciting, or sparkling
Example
Her scintillating conversation kept everyone entertained.
她那闪耀的谈话让每个人都感到娱乐。
B2 adjective /senˈseɪʃənəl/

Sensational

震撼的; 极其印象深刻的
Meaning
causing great excitement or shock; extremely impressive
Example
The sensational performance left the audience speechless.
这场震撼的表演让观众哑口无言。
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈteɪk/

overtake

超过
Meaning
to catch up with and pass someone or something; to surpass
Example
The runner managed to overtake his competitor in the final lap.
跑步者在最后一圈超过了他的竞争对手。
B2 noun /ˈbækdrɒp/

backdrop

背景
Meaning
a painted cloth or other structure used behind a stage
Example
The backdrop for the play was a beautiful mountain scene.
戏剧的背景是一幅美丽的山景。
C2 adjective /rɪˈtɪkjʊlət/

reticulate

网状
Meaning
Having a net-like pattern or structure.
Example
The leaf had a reticulate pattern of veins.
叶子有着网状的脉络图案。
B1 noun /stæf/

staff

员工
Meaning
a group of employees working together in an organization
Example
The staff at the hospital are very helpful.
医院的员工非常有帮助。
B2 noun kənˌtæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən

contamination

污染
Meaning
The process of making something less pure by exposure to or addition of a poisonous or polluting substance.
Example
Contamination of air leads to health issues.
空气污染导致健康问题。
C1 noun /ˈsækrɪlɪdʒ/

sacrilege

亵渎
Meaning
Violation or misuse of what is regarded as sacred.
Example
Stealing from the temple was considered an act of sacrilege.
从寺庙偷窃被视为亵渎行为。
A2 noun /saɪz/

size

尺寸
Meaning
the physical dimensions, proportions, or magnitude of something
Example
This shirt is too small in size for me.
这件衬衫对我来说在尺寸上太小了。
B2 noun /drɪl/

drill

钻头
Meaning
a tool or exercise used for making holes or practicing skills
Example
The students took part in a fire drill at school.
学生们参加了学校的火灾演习。
B1 verb /ɪnˈʃʊər/

ensure

确保
Meaning
To make certain that something will happen or be the case.
Example
Please ensure that the door is locked before you leave.
请确保在离开之前门已锁好。
C2 noun /kroʊn/

crone

老妇人
Meaning
An old woman, often one who is thin and ugly, sometimes associated with witch-like qualities.
Example
The children were scared by the story of the wicked crone in the forest.
孩子们被森林中邪恶老妇人的故事吓到了。
B1 adverb /ˈpræk.tɪ.kəl.i/

Practically

实际上; 几乎; 几乎
Meaning
in a practical manner; almost; nearly
Example
The project is practically finished.
这个项目几乎完成。
C2 noun /bɛl/

belle

美丽的女人
Meaning
A beautiful woman, especially the most attractive woman at a gathering.
Example
She was the belle of the ball that evening.
她是那个晚上舞会的美丽女士。
C1 verb /ɪmˈbɛd/

imbed

嵌入
Meaning
To fix firmly or deeply in a surrounding mass.
Example
The journalist imbedded himself with the troops to report firsthand.
记者将自己嵌入部队中以第一时间进行报道。
B1 adjective /ˈmæsɪv/

Massive

巨大的; 极其大的; 在大小或数量上巨大的
Meaning
extremely large; huge in size or amount
Example
The company made a massive profit this year.
公司今年获得了巨大的利润。
C1 verb /ɪˈkweɪt/

equate

等同
Meaning
To consider as equal or equivalent.
Example
Many people equate wealth with success.
许多人将财富与成功相提并论。
C1 noun /ˌsɪmbɪˈəʊsɪs/

symbiosis

共生关系
Meaning
A mutually beneficial relationship between different people or groups.
Example
The symbiosis between the two companies led to mutual growth.
两家公司之间的共生关系导致了共同的增长。
B2 verb /dɪˈspætʃ/

dispatch

派遣
Meaning
to send off to a destination or for a purpose
Example
The company dispatched aid to the flood victims.
公司向洪水受害者派遣了援助。
B2 verb /ˈsʌməraɪz/

summarize

总结
Meaning
To give a brief statement of the main points of something
Example
She summarized the report in just a few minutes.
她在几分钟内总结了报告。
B2 noun /ˌɪntəˈrʌpʃən/

interruption

中断
Meaning
the act of stopping or breaking the continuity of something; a pause caused by an external action
Example
The meeting was delayed due to an unexpected interruption.
会议因为一次意外的中断而被推迟。
C2 adjective ˌvɪz.ju.oʊˈspeɪ.ʃəl

visuospatial

与通过视觉理解空间和物体之间的关系有关
Meaning
Related to understanding the relationship between space and objects through vision.
Example
Good visuospatial skills are important for architecture and design.
良好的视觉空间技能对建筑和设计非常重要。
C2 adjective /əˈpɜːrtənənt/

appurtenant

附属
Meaning
Belonging to or associated with something, often used in legal/property contexts.
Example
The right of way is appurtenant to the landowner’s property.
通行权属于土地所有者的财产。
C2 noun /bəˈθɪm.ə.tri/

bathymetry

海洋测深学
Meaning
The measurement of depth of water in oceans, seas, or lakes.
Example
Bathymetry is essential for understanding oceanic topography.
海洋测深学对于理解海洋地形至关重要。
B1 adverb /ˈθæŋkfəli/

thankfully

幸好
Meaning
used to express relief or gratitude
Example
Thankfully, she arrived just in time for the meeting.
幸好，她准时到达了会议。
C2 noun /ˌdʒʊərɪsˈpruːdəns/

jurisprudence

法学
Meaning
The theory, philosophy, or science of law.
Example
She is a professor of jurisprudence at the university.
她是大学里的法学教授。
C2 noun /ˈbuːbi/

booby

傻瓜
Meaning
a foolish or gullible person; a silly individual
Example
He felt like a booby after making such a simple mistake.
犯了这么简单的错误后，他觉得自己像个傻瓜。
B2 verb /ˈhezɪteɪt/

hesitate

犹豫
Meaning
to pause before acting; to be uncertain about what to do
Example
Don't hesitate to ask for help.
不要犹豫，随时寻求帮助。
C2 adjective /əbˈstrɛpərəs/

obstreperous

喧闹且难以控制
Meaning
Noisy and difficult to control.
Example
The obstreperous students disrupted the class.
那些喧闹的学生打乱了课堂。
B1 noun /ˈhɪr.ɪŋ/

Hearing

听力; 听证会
Meaning
the faculty of perceiving sounds; a session in which testimony and arguments are heard
Example
The elderly man's hearing had deteriorated, so he needed to wear a hearing aid.
老年人的听力已经恶化，因此他需要佩戴助听器。
B2 noun /səˈlɪsɪtər/

solicitor

律师
Meaning
A type of lawyer who gives legal advice and prepares legal documents, often representing clients in lower courts.
Example
She consulted a solicitor before signing the contract.
她在签署合同之前咨询了律师。
C1 noun ˌæmbɪˈɡjuːɪti

ambiguity

模糊性, 含糊不清
Meaning
The quality of being open to more than one interpretation; inexactness.
Example
The ambiguity of the statement caused confusion among the team.
该声明的模棱两可性导致团队之间的困惑。
C2 noun /əˈkriːʃən/

accretion

积累
Meaning
The process of growth or increase, typically by the gradual accumulation of additional layers or matter.
Example
The accretion of wealth allowed him to invest in various projects.
财富的积累使他能够投资于各种项目。
C1 noun /pʌnˈdʒɑː.bi/

Punjabi

旁遮普
Meaning
a traditional long shirt worn in South Asia, typically loose-fitting
Example
He wore a white punjabi for the festival celebration.
他穿着白色的旁遮普参加节日庆典。
A1 verb /ɡoʊ/

go

去
Meaning
to move or travel from one place to another
Example
I go to school every day.
我每天都去学校。
A2 noun /kraʊd/

crowd

人群
Meaning
a large number of people gathered together
Example
A huge crowd gathered to watch the concert.
一个巨大的观众聚集在一起观看音乐会。
B2 noun /wʌn θɜːd/

one-third

三分之一
Meaning
one part of something that is divided into three equal parts
Example
One-third of the class was absent today.
班级的三分之一今天缺席。
B2 noun /buːˈtiːk/

boutique

时尚店
Meaning
a small shop that sells fashionable clothes or accessories
Example
She bought a beautiful dress from a boutique downtown.
她在市中心的时尚店里买了一件漂亮的裙子。
C2 adjective /vaɪˈkɛəriəs/

vicarious

幸福
Meaning
experienced through the feelings or actions of another person
Example
She felt vicarious excitement watching her son win the award.
当她获得奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
C2 adjective /ɪmˈperɪʃəbəl/

Imperishable

永恒的; 不朽的; 不会腐烂的
Meaning
not subject to decay; lasting forever; eternal
Example
The imperishable beauty of classical art continues to inspire generations.
经典艺术的永恒美丽继续激励着一代又一代。
C2 adjective /ˈlɪŋɡwəl/

lingual

与舌头相关
Meaning
Relating to the tongue or speech.
Example
The dentist examined the patient's lingual surface of the teeth.
牙医检查了病人的牙齿舌面。
C2 adjective /ˈlɪsəm/

lissome

纤细、柔韧且优雅的动作
Meaning
Thin, supple, and graceful in movement.
Example
The dancer moved with a lissome elegance.
舞者以优雅的丽索姆动作移动。
C1 verb /rɒmp/

romp

快乐地玩耍
Meaning
to play or move in a lively, carefree, and energetic way
Example
The children romped happily in the garden.
孩子们在花园里高兴地玩耍。
C2 verb /əˈdjuːs/

adduce

提供证据或理由
Meaning
To provide evidence or reasons to support an argument or idea.
Example
The lawyer adduced several examples to support his case.
律师引用了几个例子来支持他的案件。
B2 noun /ˌhez.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Hesitation

犹豫; 疑虑
Meaning
the action of pausing or delaying; uncertainty or unwillingness to act
Example
After a moment of hesitation, she decided to accept the challenging job offer from the company.
经过片刻的犹豫后，她决定接受公司提出的挑战性工作机会。
B2 adverb /ˈɜːrdʒəntli/

urgently

紧急地
Meaning
in a way that requires immediate attention or action
Example
The patient urgently needs medical attention.
病人紧急地需要医疗救助。
C1 noun /dɪˈpɑːzətɔːri/

depository

存储所, 储藏室
Meaning
a place where things are stored or deposited, especially financial assets
Example
The national depository safeguards all government bonds.
国家储藏所保护所有政府债券。
C2 noun /ɪnˌtɜːrpəˈleɪʃən/

interpolation

插值
Meaning
The act of inserting something into a text or estimating values within a sequence of data.
Example
The scientist used interpolation to predict the missing data points.
科学家使用插值法来预测缺失的数据点。
B2 noun /næˈreɪʃən/

narration

叙述
Meaning
The act of telling a story or describing events in detail.
Example
The movie’s narration was done by a famous actor.
电影的叙述由一位著名演员完成。
B2 noun /ˈkʊriər/

courier

快递员
Meaning
a person or company that delivers messages, packages, or mail
Example
The courier delivered the documents on time.
快递员准时交付了文件。
B2 adjective rəʊˈbʌst

robust

强壮
Meaning
Strong and healthy; vigorous; able to withstand or overcome adverse conditions.
Example
The robust infrastructure ensures reliable communication.
强大的基础设施确保可靠的通信。
C1 adjective /ˈper.ɪ.ləs/

perilous

危险的, 危险的, 不安全的
Meaning
Full of danger or risk; hazardous and threatening.
Example
The explorers took a perilous journey.
探险家们进行了危险的旅行。
B2 adjective ˈsɑːləm

solemn

庄严
Meaning
Formal and dignified; characterized by deep sincerity.
Example
The day begins with a solemn ceremony at the memorial.
这一天从纪念馆的庄重仪式开始。
C1 noun /rɪˈdʒɪdəti/

Rigidity

刚性
Meaning
inability to bend or be forced out of shape; unwillingness to change or compromise
Example
The rigidity of the old system prevented any innovation.
旧系统的刚性阻止了任何创新。
C2 adjective /juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/

ubiquitious

无处不在
Meaning
Present, appearing, or found everywhere.
Example
Smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern society.
智能手机已经在现代社会中无处不在。
C1 noun ˈprɛvələns

prevalence

普遍性
Meaning
The fact or condition of being widespread; the extent to which something exists or occurs
Example
The prevalence of aging issues requires immediate attention.
老龄化问题的普遍性需要立即关注。
B1 noun /ˈproʊɡræmɪŋ/

programing

编程
Meaning
the process of writing computer code to create software or applications
Example
He spends most of his time learning computer programming.
他把大部分时间用来学习计算机编程。
C2 adjective /ˈbeɪlfəl/

baleful

威胁的
Meaning
Threatening harm; menacing or expressing hatred.
Example
She gave him a baleful look after the insult.
侮辱之后，她朝他投去一个威胁的眼神。
B2 noun ˈpɛs.tɪ.saɪdz

pesticides

杀虫剂
Meaning
Substances used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants or to animals.
Example
Excessive pesticides use can harm the environment.
过度使用农药可能会对环境造成伤害。
B2 noun /dɪsˈmɪsl̩/

dismissal

解雇, 拒绝
Meaning
the act of removing someone from their job; the act of treating something as unimportant
Example
His unfair dismissal led to a lawsuit against the company.
他的不公正解雇导致了对公司的诉讼。
B2 noun /pəˈzeʃ.ən/

Possession

财产; 所有权; 控制
Meaning
something that belongs to someone; the state of having or owning something
Example
The house has been in their family's possession for generations.
这座房子已经成为他们家族的财产好几代人。
C1 verb /prəˈlɪf.ə.reɪt/

proliferate

扩散
Meaning
To increase rapidly in numbers; to grow or spread quickly and extensively.
Example
Startups tend to proliferate in a thriving economy.
初创公司在繁荣的经济中往往会迅速扩展。
C2 verb /ˈdɒɡmətaɪz/

dogmatize

教条化
Meaning
To state opinions or beliefs as if they were absolute truths.
Example
The professor tended to dogmatize on political issues.
教授倾向于在政治问题上教条主义。
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。
C1 noun /blaɪt/

blight

枯萎病
Meaning
A disease or condition that causes plants to wither; something that spoils or damages.
Example
The drought was a blight on the farmer’s crops.
干旱是农民作物的枯萎病。
C1 adjective /ˈwoʊ.fəl/

woeful

悲惨的
Meaning
full of woe; very sad or miserable; also used to mean very bad or deplorable
Example
He gave me a woeful look when he lost the match.
当他输掉比赛时，他给了我一个悲惨的眼神。
B2 noun ˌæl.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃənz

allegations

指控
Meaning
Claims or assertions that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically without proof.
Example
The allegations were investigated by an international body.
这些指控已被一个国际组织调查。
B2 noun ˈflaɪ.ɪŋ kɑːrz

flying cars

飞行汽车
Meaning
Vehicles that can travel both on roads and in the air.
Example
Flying cars could soon solve urban traffic congestion.
飞行汽车很快就能解决城市交通拥堵问题。
C1 verb /ˌpriːˈmɛdɪteɪt/

premeditate

预谋
Meaning
to think about and plan something (especially a crime) beforehand
Example
The suspect was accused of premeditating the crime.
嫌疑人被指控事先计划犯罪。
C2 adjective /ɛkˈstrɪnzɪk/

extrinsic

外在
Meaning
Not part of the essential nature of someone or something; coming from outside.
Example
His motivation was largely extrinsic, driven by rewards and recognition.
他的动力主要是外在的，受到奖励和认可的驱动。
B2 adjective kəˈlɛktɪv

collective

集体的
Meaning
Done by people acting as a group; shared by all members of a group.
Example
Victory Day represents our collective pride.
胜利日代表着我们的集体荣誉。
B1 noun /ˈɑː.lɪv/

Olive

橄榄
Meaning
a small oval fruit with a hard pit, typically green or black, used for eating or making oil
Example
Olive oil is considered one of the healthiest cooking oils available.
橄榄油被认为是最健康的烹饪油之一。
C1 verb /ˈbɪkər/

bicker

为琐事争吵
Meaning
To argue or quarrel about trivial matters.
Example
The children began to bicker over the last piece of cake.
孩子们开始为了最后一块蛋糕而争吵。
B2 adjective /kənˈsek.jə.tɪv/

Consecutive

连续的
Meaning
following each other in uninterrupted succession; sequential
Example
She won three consecutive matches in the tournament.
她在比赛中赢得了三场连续的比赛。
C2 noun /ˌhaɪpəˈkɒndrɪæk/

hypochondriac

忧郁症患者
Meaning
a person who is excessively worried about having a serious illness
Example
She is a hypochondriac who visits the doctor every week.
她是一个每周去看医生的忧郁症患者。
A1 noun /ˈpɑːpə/

papa

爸爸
Meaning
an informal or affectionate term for one’s father
Example
Papa is picking me up from school today.
爸爸今天来接我放学。
C1 noun /ˈheɪvən/

haven

避风港
Meaning
a safe place or shelter
Example
The library became a haven for students during exams.
图书馆在考试期间成为了学生们的避风港。
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。
B1 noun /ˈbeɪ.kɪŋ ˈpaʊ.dər/

Baking Powder

泡打粉
Meaning
a dry chemical leavening agent used to increase volume and lighten texture in baked goods
Example
The recipe calls for two teaspoons of baking powder.
这个食谱需要两茶匙泡打粉。
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 noun /ˌklɔːstrəˈfəʊbiə/

claustrophobia

Meaning
an extreme or irrational fear of being in confined spaces
Example
He avoids elevators because of his claustrophobia.
B1 adverb /ˈleɪt.li/

Lately

最近; 近来;
Meaning
recently; in the recent past; not long ago
Example
I haven't seen him lately, but I heard he got a new job.
我最近没见过他，但听说他找到了新工作。
C2 noun /ˈæktʃuˌɛri/

actuary

精算师
Meaning
A professional who analyzes financial risk using mathematics, statistics, and financial theory, especially in insurance and pensions.
Example
The actuary calculated the risk before finalizing the insurance policy.
精算师在确定保险政策之前计算了风险。
B2 noun /ˈnɒvəlɪst/

novelist

小说家
Meaning
a person who writes novels
Example
The novelist spent years writing his new book.
小说家花了多年写他的最新小说。
C1 noun /hjuː/

hue

颜色
Meaning
A color or shade.
Example
The artist chose a soft blue hue for the background.
艺术家为背景选择了柔和的蓝色。
C1 noun /dɪˈskrep.ən.si/

discrepancy

差异, 不一致, 矛盾
Meaning
A lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts.
Example
The audit revealed a discrepancy between the reported earnings and actual income.
审计揭示了报告的收入与实际收入之间的差异。
C2 adjective /ˌhæfˈbeɪkt/

half-baked

半生不熟
Meaning
poorly thought out or badly planned
Example
The manager quickly rejected his half-baked proposal.
经理迅速拒绝了他半生不熟的提案。
A1 noun /ˈɑːnti/

aunty

阿姨
Meaning
the sister of one’s father or mother; a term of respectful address for an older woman, especially in South Asian usage
Example
My aunty lives near our house and often visits us.
我的阿姨住在我们家附近，经常来看我们。
B2 adjective /ˈnɑː.lɪ.dʒə.bəl/

Knowledgeable

博学的; 知识丰富的; 有教养的
Meaning
having extensive knowledge; well-informed; educated
Example
She is very knowledgeable about ancient history.
她对古代历史非常了解。
C2 noun /ˈtʃaɪ.nə roʊz/

China-rose

朱槿
Meaning
a tropical flowering plant with large, showy flowers in various colors
Example
The bright red China-rose flowers decorated the entrance of the house.
鲜红的朱槿花装饰了房子的入口。
C2 adjective rɪˈtɛn.tɪv

retentive

记忆力强
Meaning
Having strong memory or the ability to retain information for a long time.
Example
Students with a retentive memory excel in academics.
记忆力强的学生在学术上表现优异。
C2 adjective /ˌæk.si.əˈmæt.ɪk/

axiomatic

自明的，显然无需证明的真理
Meaning
Self-evident, obviously true without need for proof
Example
It is axiomatic that hard work leads to success.
努力工作是自明的，成功将随之而来。
C1 noun /ˈɜːrθənˌwɛr/

earthenware

陶器
Meaning
pottery made of clay and hardened by heat
Example
The shop displayed beautiful earthenware pots and bowls.
商店展示了美丽的陶器罐和碗。
C1 noun ɪˌlæˈstɪs.ə.ti

elasticity

弹性
Meaning
The responsiveness of demand or supply to changes in price.
Example
The elasticity of demand for luxury goods is high.
奢侈品的需求弹性很高。
C1 adjective /ˌɪn.ɪˈfɛk.tʃu.əl/

ineffectual

无效
Meaning
Not producing any or the desired effect; lacking the ability or qualities to achieve a purpose.
Example
The manager’s ineffectual leadership caused the team to lose motivation.
经理无效的领导导致团队失去了动力。
C1 noun /ˌhaɪ.roʊˈɡlɪf.ɪks/

hieroglyphics

象形文字
Meaning
a system of writing using pictures or symbols, used especially by ancient Egyptians
Example
The tomb walls were covered with Egyptian hieroglyphics.
坟墓的墙壁上刻有埃及的象形文字。
B2 adverb /ˈpjʊərli/

purely

纯粹地
Meaning
only and completely; entirely
Example
The decision was purely based on economic factors.
这个决定完全基于经济因素。
B2 noun /ˈmeɪər/

mayor

市长
Meaning
The elected head of a city, town, or municipality.
Example
The mayor announced a new policy to improve public transport.
市长宣布了一项新政策，以改善公共交通。
C1 noun ɪnˌvaɪ.rənˈmen.təl ˌtræns.fəˈmeɪ.ʃən

environmental transformation

环境转型
Meaning
A significant change in environmental conditions or ecological systems.
Example
The city demonstrates environmental transformation.
这座城市展示了环境转型。
C1 noun æmˈbɪvələns

ambivalence

矛盾心态
Meaning
Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something; uncertainty or confusion.
Example
She felt ambivalence about taking the job offer.
她在接受工作邀请时感到矛盾心态。
C1 verb /ˈɡlɒs.oʊ.vər/

glossover

忽略
Meaning
an informal or non-standard variant of 'gloss over', meaning to ignore or minimize something
Example
He tried to glossover his mistakes during the meeting.
他试图在会议中忽略他的错误。
C1 noun /ˈplæn.teɪn ˈflaʊ.ər/

Plantain flower

芭蕉花
Meaning
The flower bud of a banana plant, used as a vegetable in cooking
Example
We cooked plantain flower curry for dinner.
我们为晚餐做了芭蕉花咖喱。
A2 noun /ˈfæʃ.ən/

fashion

时尚
Meaning
a popular or accepted style of clothing, behavior, or way of doing something
Example
She always keeps up with the latest fashion.
她总是跟上最新的时尚。
C1 noun /ˈbɜːrθraɪt/

birthright

出生权利
Meaning
A privilege or possession that a person has from birth.
Example
Freedom is considered a birthright of every individual.
自由被认为是每个人的出生权利。
A2 adjective /ˈpiːs.fəl/

Peaceful

宁静
Meaning
free from disturbance; calm and quiet; not involving war or violence
Example
The garden is a peaceful place to relax.
花园是一个宁静的地方，可以放松。
A2 adjective /ˈwɜːrid/

worried

担忧
Meaning
feeling anxious or concerned about something
Example
She was worried about the upcoming exam.
她对即将到来的考试感到担忧。
C1 noun /ˈʃæmbəlz/

shambles

一片混乱
Meaning
a state of complete disorder or ruin
Example
After the storm, the whole town was in shambles.
风暴过后，整个城镇陷入了一片混乱。
C1 noun /krəˈʃɛndoʊ/

crescendo

声音逐渐增强
Meaning
a gradual increase in loudness or intensity, especially in music
Example
The orchestra built to a powerful crescendo before the finale.
乐队在结尾前逐渐增强了强烈的高潮。
C2 verb /dɪsˈkaʊntənəns/

discountenance

反对
Meaning
To disapprove of or discourage something.
Example
The teacher strongly discountenanced cheating in exams.
老师强烈反对考试中的作弊行为。
C2 noun /ˈʃɪbəˌlɛθ/

shibboleth

区分特定群体的习语或信仰
Meaning
A custom, phrase, or belief distinguishing a particular group of people, often used to identify outsiders.
Example
The phrase became a political shibboleth during the campaign.
这句话在竞选期间成为了一个政治性的shibboleth。
C1 adjective ˌæv.ɒ̃ˈɡɑːd

avant-garde

先锋
Meaning
New and experimental; characterized by departure from or rejection of accepted standards.
Example
Avant-garde designs redefine the dining experience.
先锋设计重新定义了餐饮体验。
C2 adjective /dʒərˈmeɪn/

germane

相关的
Meaning
Relevant and appropriate to the subject being considered.
Example
Her comments were not germane to the discussion.
她的评论与讨论无关。
B1 verb /dɪsˈtrɪbjuːt/

distribute

分发
Meaning
to give out or spread something among several people or places
Example
The teacher will distribute the test papers.
老师将分发测试试卷。
B1 noun /ˈmæɡnət/

magnet

磁铁
Meaning
An object that produces a magnetic field and attracts metals like iron.
Example
The magnet held the paper to the fridge door.
磁铁将纸张吸附在冰箱门上。
C1 noun /ˌdʒiːniˈælədʒi/

genealogy

家谱学
Meaning
The study and tracing of lines of descent or family history.
Example
She spent years researching her family's genealogy.
她花了多年研究她家族的家谱学。
B2 adjective /ˈwɜːldli/

worldly

世俗
Meaning
Concerned with material values or ordinary life rather than spiritual matters.
Example
He was more interested in worldly success than in spiritual growth.
他更关心世俗的成功，而不是精神上的成长。
A1 adjective /lɔːŋ/

Long

长
Meaning
having great length; extended in distance or time
Example
The long road stretched for miles ahead.
这条长路延伸了好几英里。
A1 noun /triː/

tree

树
Meaning
a large plant with a trunk, branches, and leaves
Example
The tree in our backyard is over a hundred years old.
我们院子里的树已经有一百多年历史。
C1 noun /ˈrɛ.trəʊ.fɪt.ɪŋ/

retrofitting

为旧系统添加新技术或功能
Meaning
The addition of new technology or features to older systems.
Example
The building underwent retrofitting to meet new safety standards.
这座建筑通过加装 retrofit 来满足新的安全标准。
C2 noun /əˈmʊr/

amour

秘密的爱
Meaning
A secret or illicit love affair.
Example
The novel tells the story of a forbidden amour between two characters.
这本小说讲述了两个人物之间的禁忌爱情故事。
C1 noun /ɛkˈspeɪtriət/

expatriate

外籍人士
Meaning
a person who lives outside their native country
Example
Many expatriates gather in the city’s international community.
许多外籍人士聚集在城市的国际社区中。