C1 verb /skɒf/

scoff

嘲笑

Meaning

to speak about something in a mocking or dismissive way

Example

He scoffed at the idea of moving abroad.

他嘲笑搬到国外的想法。

A2 verb /əˈpɪə/

appear

出现

Meaning

to become visible or come into sight; to seem

Example

She appeared suddenly at the door.

她突然出现在门口。

C1 noun /ˈhɛrəsi/

heresy

异端

Meaning

belief or opinion that goes against established religious doctrine or accepted beliefs.

Example

In medieval times, heresy was often punished severely.

在中世纪，异端常常受到严厉惩罚。

C1 noun /wʊd ˈæp.əl/

Wood Apple

木苹果

Meaning

a hard-shelled tropical fruit with aromatic pulp used in beverages and medicine

Example

The wood apple has a hard shell but sweet pulp inside.

木苹果有坚硬的外壳，但里面的果肉很甜

C2 noun /ˌhɛtərəʤəˈniːɪti/

heterogeneity

异质性

Meaning

the quality or state of being diverse in character or content

Example

The cultural heterogeneity of the city makes it vibrant and unique.

这座城市的文化异质性使其充满活力且独特。

B1 noun /keɪv/

Cave

洞穴; 空洞;

Meaning

a large underground chamber in a hill or cliff; a hollow space in rock

Example

The explorers discovered ancient paintings on the cave walls.

探险者在洞穴的墙壁上发现了古老的画作。

C2 noun /ˌsæv.wɑːr ˈfeər/

savoir-faire

社交技巧

Meaning

The ability to act or speak appropriately in social situations; polished social skills.

Example

She handled the delicate situation with remarkable savoir-faire.

她以卓越的社交技巧处理了这一棘手的情况。

C1 noun ˌlaɪ.əˈbɪl.ə.ti

liability

责任

Meaning

The state of being responsible for something, especially by law; a debt or financial obligation.

Example

The company's liabilities exceeded its assets.

公司的负债超过了它的资产。

B1 adverb /ˈbriːf.li/

Briefly

简要地

Meaning

in a short and clear way; for a short time

Example

Please explain the problem briefly.

请简要解释问题。

C1 noun /æmˈniːʒə/

amnesia

健忘症

Meaning

A partial or total loss of memory, usually caused by injury, illness, or psychological trauma.

Example

After the accident, she suffered from amnesia and could not remember her own name.

事故发生后，她患上了健忘症，无法记起自己的名字。

A1 adjective /ˈbɔːrɪŋ/

boring

无聊

Meaning

not interesting or exciting; dull.

Example

The lecture was so boring that several students fell asleep.

这场讲座无聊到让几个学生都睡着了。

B2 verb /ɪˈvɑːlv/

evolve

Meaning

to develop gradually, especially into a more complex or advanced state

Example

Over time, the company evolved into a global brand.

C1 adjective /ˌmɒnəˈlɪθɪk/

monolithic

单片的

Meaning

Massive, uniform, and indivisible; resembling a large single stone or structure.

Example

The company maintained a monolithic structure resistant to change.

公司保持了一个抗变的单片结构。

C2 noun /ˈsɒfɪst/

sophist

诡辩家

Meaning

a person who uses clever but misleading arguments

Example

He was dismissed as a sophist who twisted facts to win debates.

他被当作一个诡辩家，扭曲事实来赢得辩论。

A1 noun /fʌn/

fun

乐趣

Meaning

enjoyment, amusement, or light-hearted pleasure

Example

We had a lot of fun at the party.

我们在聚会上玩得很开心。

B2 noun /ˈfleɪvər/

flavor

味道

Meaning

The distinctive taste of a food or drink.

Example

This ice cream has a delicious mango flavor.

这款冰淇淋有美味的芒果味。

C2 verb /ˈrʌstɪkeɪt/

rusticate

去乡村 / 从大学暂时开除

Meaning

To go to the countryside or to suspend someone from university.

Example

He decided to rusticate in the village to escape the busy city life.

他决定去乡村生活以逃避繁忙的城市生活。

C1 verb /fɔrˈstɔl/

forestall

提前预防

Meaning

to prevent by acting in advance; to anticipate and counter

Example

They forestalled the crisis by taking immediate action.

他们通过立即行动避免了危机。

A1 preposition /frəm/ or /frʌm/

from

从

Meaning

Used to indicate the starting point of a journey, action, or source.

Example

She came from Dhaka to visit her family.

她从达卡来探望她的家人。

B2 adjective /ɪˈlɛktərəl/

electoral

选举的

Meaning

related to elections or voting

Example

The electoral process in the country has been reformed in recent years.

该国的选举程序在近年来进行了改革。

B1 verb /siːk/

seek

寻找

Meaning

to try to find or obtain something; to attempt or desire to achieve

Example

He decided to seek advice from his mentor.

他决定向他的导师寻求建议。

C1 noun /riːk/

Reek

有臭味; 给人强烈的不愉快或不想要的印象

Meaning

to have a very unpleasant smell; to give a strong impression of something unpleasant or undesirable

Example

The garbage can reeks of rotten food.

垃圾桶有腐烂食物的臭味。

B2 noun /ˌkɒrəˈleɪʃən/

correlation

riddance

摆脱

Meaning

The action of getting rid of something unwanted or unpleasant.

Example

His departure was considered a welcome riddance by the team.

他的离开被团队视为一种欢迎的摆脱。

C2 verb /pərˈveɪ/

purvey

提供

Meaning

to supply or provide goods, services, or information, often as a business

Example

The company purveys organic food to health-conscious customers.

该公司向健康意识强的客户提供有机食品。

C1 noun, verb /ˈmæn.deɪt/

mandate

命令

Meaning

an official order or command; to give someone authority to act in a certain way

Example

The government issued a mandate to reduce carbon emissions.

政府发布了减少碳排放的命令。

C1 adjective dʒuːˈdɪʃ.əs

judicious

明智

Meaning

Having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense; wise and careful.

Example

A judicious decision can prevent future problems.

明智的决定可以防止未来的问题。

C2 noun /nɛl/

knell

丧钟

Meaning

The sound of a bell, especially when rung solemnly for a death or funeral; a signal of the end or failure of something.

Example

The knell of the church bell echoed through the valley at dusk.

教堂的丧钟在黄昏时分回荡在山谷中。

A2 noun ˈtʃælɪndʒ

challenge

挑战

Meaning

A call to take part in a contest or competition, especially a demanding or stimulating one; a task or situation that tests someone's abilities.

Example

Plastic pollution poses a significant challenge to global health.

塑料污染对全球健康构成了重大挑战。

C2 noun /dɪˈpɔːrtmənt/

deportment

举止

Meaning

A person's behavior or manners, especially in a formal situation.

Example

Her deportment during the ceremony impressed everyone.

她在仪式中的举止给大家留下了深刻印象。

B2 noun /brest/

Breast

胸部

Meaning

the front surface of a person's or animal's body between the neck and the stomach

Example

The baby fell asleep on her mother's breast.

宝宝在母亲的胸部入睡。

C1 verb /ɪnˈlɪst/

enlist

报名

Meaning

to join or sign up, especially for military service; to secure someone's support or help

Example

He decided to enlist in the army after graduation.

他决定毕业后加入军队。

C1 verb /rɪˈnaʊns/

renounce

放弃

Meaning

to formally declare rejection of something, such as a claim, belief, or way of life

Example

She renounced her citizenship to move abroad permanently.

她放弃了国籍以便永久定居国外。

B2 adjective /ˈstʌb.ərn/

Stubborn

固执; 顽固; 倔强

Meaning

refusing to change opinion or course of action; persistent; obstinate

Example

The stubborn child refused to eat his vegetables.

那个固执的孩子拒绝吃蔬菜。

A1 noun /fuːd/

food

食物

Meaning

any nutritious substance that people or animals eat or drink to maintain life and growth

Example

Rice is a common food in Asia.

米饭是亚洲常见的食物。

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。

C1 adverb /ˌɪn.ədˈvɜːr.tənt.li/

Inadvertently

无意中; 不小心; 错误地

Meaning

without being aware of what you are doing; unintentionally; by mistake

Example

She inadvertently deleted the important file while cleaning her computer.

她在清理计算机时无意中删除了重要文件。

B1 noun /peɪs/

pace

步伐

Meaning

the speed at which something happens or is done

Example

She walked at a slow pace.

她走得很慢。

C2 adjective /luːd/

lewd

猥亵

Meaning

Sexually offensive, obscene, or vulgar.

Example

He was arrested for making lewd remarks in public.

他因在公共场合发表猥亵言论而被捕。

C1 adjective /ˈpɛnsɪv/

pensive

沉思

Meaning

Engaged in deep or serious thought.

Example

She looked pensive as she stared out of the window.

她看起来若有所思地凝视着窗外。

B2 adjective, noun /ˈkɑːmənpleɪs/

commonplace

常见的

Meaning

ordinary or unremarkable; something that is usual or commonly found

Example

Smartphones have become commonplace in modern life.

智能手机已成为现代生活中的常见事物。

B2 noun /ˈlɪb.ər.ti/

Liberty

自由

Meaning

the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views

Example

The Statue of Liberty represents freedom and democracy.

自由女神像象征着自由和民主。

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。

B2 adjective /səˈbɜːrbən/

suburban

郊区的

Meaning

relating to or characteristic of a suburb or the people living there

Example

They bought a house in a quiet suburban area.

他们在一个安静的郊区买了一栋房子。

C1 adjective /dɪˈskrɪmɪˌneɪtɪŋ/

discriminating

挑剔的

Meaning

Having refined taste or good judgment; able to recognize subtle differences.

Example

She is known for her discriminating taste in art.

她以自己在艺术上的挑剔眼光而闻名。

B2 noun /ɪnˌsaɪkləˈpiːdiə/

encyclopedia

百科全书

Meaning

a book or set of books containing information on many subjects, usually arranged alphabetically

Example

She used an encyclopedia to complete her school project.

她使用了百科全书来完成她的学校项目。

B2 noun /məˈlɛəriə/

malaria

疟疾

Meaning

a serious infectious disease spread by mosquitoes, causing fever, chills, and sweating

Example

Malaria is a common disease in tropical regions.

疟疾在热带地区是一种常见疾病。

B2 adjective /stəˈtɪstɪkəl/

statistical

统计的

Meaning

relating to the use or analysis of numerical data

Example

The report provides statistical data about population growth.

报告提供了有关人口增长的统计数据。

B1 noun /ˈvæl.i/

Valley

山谷

Meaning

a low area of land between hills or mountains

Example

The green valley stretched for miles between the mountains.

绿色的山谷在山脉之间延伸了好几英里。

B2 verb /sɔːr/

soar

翱翔 / 快速增长

Meaning

to fly or rise high in the air; to increase rapidly or dramatically

Example

The eagle soared high above the mountains.

鹰飞得很高，越过山脉。

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。

B2 adjective /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzd/

specialized

专门的

Meaning

designed or developed for a particular purpose or function

Example

He has a specialized knowledge of ancient civilizations.

他对古代文明有专门的知识。

C2 adjective /tɒnˈsɔːriəl/

tonsorial

与理发师有关

Meaning

relating to barbers or hairdressing

Example

The town's new barber offered a wide range of tonsorial services.

这座城市的新理发师提供了广泛的理发服务。

B1 noun, verb /stɒk/

stock

库存

Meaning

a supply of goods kept for sale or use; to keep or fill with goods

Example

The shop stocks a wide variety of products.

商店储存大量的商品。

B2 noun /ˈwaɪnəri/

winery

酿酒厂

Meaning

a place where wine is made

Example

They visited a famous winery in France.

他们参观了法国的一家著名酒厂。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈɑp.ər.ə.tɪv/

Operative

有效的; 运行中的; 工作中的; 操作性的;

Meaning

Functioning; in effect; working; active;

Example

The new safety protocols became operative immediately after the accident.

新的安全协议在事故发生后立即生效。

A2 noun /ˈsɪŋ.ər/

Singer

歌手

Meaning

a person who sings, especially as a job or profession

Example

The singer performed beautifully at the concert last night.

歌手昨晚在音乐会上表现得非常出色。

C1 noun /ˈspɔɪlˌspɔːrt/

spoilsport

扫兴的人

Meaning

A person who ruins other people's enjoyment or fun.

Example

Don't be a spoilsport and let us enjoy the party.

不要做扫兴的人，放我们享受派对吧。

C2 noun /haɪˈdrɒmɪtər/

hydrometer

Meaning

An instrument used to measure the density or specific gravity of liquids.

Example

The brewer used a hydrometer to test the sugar content of the solution.

C2 noun /ˈkær.ə.weɪ siːdz/

Caraway seeds

葛缕子籽

Meaning

aromatic seeds of the caraway plant used as a spice in cooking and baking

Example

The bread was flavored with caraway seeds.

这块面包带有葛缕子籽的香味。

C1 verb /əˈdɔːrn/

adorn

装饰

Meaning

to decorate or add beauty to something

Example

The hall was adorned with flowers for the wedding.

婚礼上大厅用花卉装饰。

B1 noun /weɪst/

Waist

腰部

Meaning

the part of the human body below the ribs and above the hips

Example

She tied a belt around her waist.

她把腰带系在腰部。

C2 adjective /baɪˈɛniəl/

biennial

两年一次的

Meaning

happening every two years

Example

The biennial festival attracts thousands of visitors.

这个两年一次的节日吸引了成千上万的游客。

C1 noun /ˈtʃæplɪn/

chaplain

牧师

Meaning

A member of the clergy attached to a private chapel, institution, hospital, or military unit.

Example

The army chaplain offered prayers before the battle.

军队牧师在战斗前提供了祷告。

A1 pronoun /maɪ/

my

我的

Meaning

used to indicate possession or ownership

Example

This is my book.

这是我的书。

C1 verb, noun /sæp/

sap

树液 / 削弱

Meaning

As a noun: the vital fluid in plants; As a verb: to gradually weaken or drain strength.

Example

The long journey began to sap his energy.

长途旅行开始削弱他的能量。

A1 noun /ˈhoʊmwɜːrk/

homework

家庭作业

Meaning

schoolwork that a student does at home

Example

I need to finish my math homework before dinner.

我需要在晚餐前完成我的数学家庭作业。

B2 noun /səˈplaɪə(r)/

supplier

供应商

Meaning

a person or company that provides goods or services

Example

The supplier delivered the products on time.

供应商按时交付了产品。

B1 noun /kɑːrt/

Cart

手推车

Meaning

a wheeled vehicle for carrying goods; a shopping cart

Example

The farmer loaded hay onto his cart.

农民把干草装上了他的手推车。

C1 adjective /ˈʃeɪm.ləs/

Shameless

无耻的

Meaning

having no shame; bold and rude; impudent

Example

The shameless politician refused to apologize for his mistakes.

那个无耻的政治家拒绝为他的错误道歉。

B2 adjective /ˈstɪki/

sticky

粘的

Meaning

having the quality of adhering or clinging; difficult to remove or deal with

Example

The candy is too sticky to eat with your hands.

糖果太粘了，不能用手吃。

C1 noun /məˈrɑːl/

Morale

士气; 精神

Meaning

the confidence, enthusiasm, and discipline of a person or group

Example

The team's morale improved after the victory.

团队的士气在胜利后得到了提高。

B1 noun /saɪt/

site

位置

Meaning

a location or place, often used for a specific purpose, such as a construction site or a website

Example

The construction site is ready for the next phase of the project.

建设现场已准备好进入项目的下一阶段。

C1 verb /wɔːrp/

warp

Meaning

To twist or bend out of shape, often due to heat or moisture.

Example

The wooden door warped in the summer heat.

C2 noun /ˈpɔl.zi/

Palsy

麻痹

Meaning

paralysis, especially that which is accompanied by involuntary tremors; loss of muscle control

Example

The elderly man suffered from palsy in his hands.

这位老人双手因麻痹而痛苦。

B1 verb /dɪˈspleɪ/

display

展示

Meaning

to show or exhibit; to present for others to see

Example

The museum displays ancient artifacts.

博物馆展示古代文物。

C1 noun /ˌstætʃuˈɛt/

statuette

小雕像

Meaning

A small statue, usually decorative or artistic.

Example

The artist won a gold statuette for his work.

艺术家因其作品获得了一座金色小雕像。

A2 noun /ˈbækɡraʊnd/

Background

背景

Meaning

the circumstances or situation that form the setting; a person's education, experience, or social circumstances

Example

She has a strong background in mathematics and computer science.

她在数学和计算机科学方面有着强大的背景。

B2 adjective /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪkl/

economical

经济的

Meaning

Careful in the use of resources; providing good value or efficiency.

Example

Driving a hybrid car is economical in the long run.

驾驶混合动力车在长期来看是经济的。

B2 noun, verb /laʊndʒ/

lounge

休息室

Meaning

A public room for relaxing; or to sit, lie, or stand in a relaxed way.

Example

They lounged on the sofa after dinner.

他们在晚餐后懒洋洋地躺在沙发上。

C2 noun /vɪm/

vim

活力

Meaning

energy and enthusiasm

Example

She performed the dance with great vim and vigor.

她充满活力和热情地表演了这支舞蹈。

B1 noun /ˈflaʊər veɪs/

Flower-vase

花瓶

Meaning

a decorative container used to hold cut flowers

Example

She placed beautiful roses in the flower vase on the table.

她把美丽的玫瑰放进了桌子上的花瓶里。

C1 noun /ˈtɛnər/

tenor

男高音 / 一般基调

Meaning

the general meaning, drift, or character of something; a male singing voice between baritone and alto

Example

The overall tenor of his speech was hopeful and reassuring.

他演讲的总体基调是充满希望和安慰的。

C2 noun /rɪˈmɒnstrəns/

remonstrance

抗议

Meaning

A forceful protest or objection.

Example

The workers’ remonstrance against unfair treatment was ignored.

工人的抗议反对不公平待遇被忽视了。

B2 noun /rɪˈstreɪnt/

Restraint

克制; 自我控制

Meaning

the action of keeping someone or something under control; self-control

Example

She showed great restraint in not responding to the criticism.

她在不回应批评时表现出极大的克制。

C2 noun/verb /ˈlɛv.ən/

leaven

酵母

Meaning

a substance, typically yeast, that causes dough to rise; to permeate and modify

Example

A little yeast will leaven the bread dough.

一点酵母会让面团发酵。

C2 noun /luːn/

lune

新月

Meaning

A crescent-shaped figure formed by two intersecting arcs; also means 'moon' in French.

Example

The mathematician studied the properties of the lune.

数学家研究了新月的特性。

C1 verb /ˈnɔːrməlaɪz/

normalize

正常化

Meaning

to bring something back to a normal or standard condition; to make something conform to a standard

Example

The government took steps to normalize relations with neighboring countries.

政府采取措施使与邻国的关系正常化。

C1 noun /ˌmɔːrəˈtɔːriəm/

moratorium

暂停令

Meaning

A temporary suspension or delay of an activity, law, or obligation.

Example

The government announced a moratorium on new mining licenses.

政府宣布对新矿业许可证实行暂停令。

B2 noun /ˈklær.ɪ.ti/

clarity

清晰度

Meaning

The quality of being coherent and intelligible; transparency or lucidity.

Example

The speaker's clarity made the concept easy to understand.

演讲者的清晰度使得这个概念变得容易理解。

C2 noun /raɪm/

rime

霜

Meaning

frost formed on cold surfaces by freezing water vapor

Example

The trees were covered with a white rime after the cold night.

树木在寒冷的夜晚后被白色霜覆盖。

C2 adjective /ˈpæsɪbəl/

passible

能够感知; 易受痛苦

Meaning

capable of feeling or suffering; susceptible to sensation or emotion (often theological)

Example

In some traditions, deities are described as passible, sharing human emotions.

在一些传统中，神被描述为能够感知，分享人类情感。

B1 noun /ˈkær.ə.væn/

Caravan

大篷车

Meaning

a group of people traveling together, especially through desert areas

Example

The merchant caravan crossed the desert with camels carrying precious goods.

商人队伍穿越沙漠，驼背上载着贵重的货物。

C1 noun /ˈdɪm.pəl/

Dimple

酒窝

Meaning

a small depression in the flesh, either one that exists permanently or one that forms when smiling

Example

Her charming dimples appeared whenever she smiled at the children.

她迷人的酒窝每次对孩子们微笑时都会出现。

C1 noun /oʊˈeɪ.sɪs/

Oasis

绿洲

Meaning

a fertile spot in a desert where water is found; a pleasant refuge

Example

The travelers found an oasis after days in the desert.

旅行者在沙漠中几天后找到了一个绿洲。

A2 pronoun /huːz/

whose

谁的

Meaning

used to ask or talk about the person or thing that owns something

Example

The girl whose phone was stolen is my cousin.

那个女孩，手机被偷了，是我的表妹。

C1 adjective /ˈprevələnt/

Prevalent

普遍的

Meaning

widespread; existing very commonly; generally occurring

Example

Smoking is still prevalent among teenagers despite health warnings.

尽管有健康警告，青少年中仍然普遍吸烟。

C1 adjective /ˈsɛnʃuəs/

sensuous

感官的

Meaning

Relating to or affecting the senses rather than the intellect; pleasing to the senses.

Example

The garden was filled with sensuous colors and fragrances.

花园里充满了感官的色彩和香气。

B2 noun /θred/

thread

线

Meaning

a long, thin strand of cotton, nylon, or other fibers used for sewing

Example

She used a red thread to sew the torn button back on.

她用红线把破掉的纽扣缝回去。

C1 adjective /ˈbɛndi/

bendy

柔韧的

Meaning

Easily curved or flexible.

Example

The bendy straw made it easier to drink from the cup.

弯曲的吸管使得从杯子里喝水更加容易。

B2 noun /ɪnˈdɔːrs.mənt/

endorsement

支持

Meaning

A public or official statement of support or approval.

Example

The celebrity's endorsement increased the product's sales.

名人的支持增加了产品的销售。

A2 noun /ˈhɒki/

hockey

曲棍球

Meaning

a sport played with sticks and a ball or puck on ice or a field

Example

He plays hockey for the national team.

他为国家队打曲棍球。

C1 verb /skwɪnt/

squint

眯眼看

Meaning

to look with partly closed eyes

Example

She squinted at the bright sunlight.

她因强烈的阳光而眯着眼睛。

B2 noun ɪnˈfleɪʃən

inflation

通货膨胀

Meaning

A general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money.

Example

Inflation erodes the purchasing power of consumers.

通货膨胀侵蚀了消费者的购买力。

C2 verb /djuːp/

dupe

欺骗

Meaning

To deceive or trick someone into believing or doing something.

Example

He was duped into buying a fake watch.

他被欺骗购买了一个假表。

B2 verb /əˈlaɪn/

align

对齐 / 排成直线

Meaning

To arrange things in a straight line; to adjust or bring into proper relation or agreement.

Example

The manager asked the team to align their goals with the company's mission.

经理要求团队将他们的目标与公司的使命对齐。

B2 noun /ˈaɪrəni/

irony

讽刺

Meaning

a situation that is strange or amusing because it is the opposite of what is expected; the use of words to convey the opposite meaning

Example

The irony of the situation was that the winner forgot his own prize.

这件事的讽刺在于，获胜者忘记了自己的奖品。

B2 adverb /ˈəʊvəli/

overly

过度

Meaning

to an excessive degree or extent

Example

She was overly concerned about the results.

她对结果过于担忧。

C1 noun sɪˈmɛntɪd ɡreɪv

cemented grave

水泥墓

Meaning

A grave that is constructed with cement for permanence.

Example

The cemented grave of the martyrs was seen near the river.

烈士的水泥墓被看见在河边。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈfɪt/

Unfit

不适合; 不适当;

Meaning

not in good physical condition; unsuitable or inappropriate

Example

He was declared unfit for military service due to his poor health.

由于健康状况差，他被宣判不适合军事服务。

A2 noun /ɪˈvent/

event

事件

Meaning

something that happens, especially something important

Example

The concert was the biggest event of the year.

音乐会是今年最大的事件。

C1 noun /beɪn/

bane

祸根

Meaning

A cause of great distress, harm, or annoyance.

Example

Traffic jams are the bane of city life.

交通堵塞是城市生活的祸根。

C2 adjective /krɪˈpʌskjʊlər/

crepuscular

与黄昏相关

Meaning

relating to twilight or active during twilight

Example

Bats are crepuscular animals, most active at dawn and dusk.

蝙蝠是黄昏活动的动物，在黎明和黄昏时最活跃。

B1 noun /ˈviːɪkəl/

Vehicle

车辆; 汽车; 媒介

Meaning

a thing used for transporting people or goods, especially on land; a means of expressing or displaying something

Example

The electric vehicle is becoming more popular these days.

电动汽车在这些日子里越来越受欢迎。

C1 noun /skɪt/

skit

小品

Meaning

a short, humorous performance or piece of writing

Example

The students performed a funny skit at the event.

学生们在活动中表演了一个有趣的小品。

B2 adjective /pəˈrɛntəl/

parental

与父母相关的

Meaning

relating to a parent or parents; characteristic of a mother or father

Example

Parental guidance is important for a child's development.

父母的指导对孩子的成长很重要。

C1 verb /ˈbrændɪʃ/

brandish

挥舞

Meaning

to wave or flourish something, especially a weapon, in a threatening or showy way

Example

He brandished a sword to scare off the intruders.

他挥舞着剑把入侵者吓走了。

A1 adjective /əʊˈkeɪ/

okay

没问题

Meaning

used to express agreement or acceptance

Example

It's okay to leave early today.

今天早些离开没问题。

C1 noun /ˈtæn.ər/

tanner

制革工

Meaning

A person whose job is to tan animal hides to make leather.

Example

The tanner worked long hours to produce fine leather.

这位制革工人加班工作以生产优质皮革。

B1 verb /pəʊs(t)ˈpəʊn/

postpone

推迟

Meaning

to delay something to a later time

Example

The meeting was postponed until next week.

会议被推迟到下周。