C1 adjective /ˈskɔːrnfəl/

Scornful

轻蔑的

Meaning

showing contempt or disdain; expressing scorn

Example

She gave him a scornful look when he made the rude comment.

当他做出粗鲁的评论时，她投以蔑视的目光。

C1 noun /bʊk ˈbaɪn.dər/

Book binder

图书装订工

Meaning

a person whose job is to fasten the pages of books together and put covers on them

Example

The old book binder carefully restored the antique manuscript.

老图书装订工仔细恢复了古老的手稿。

B1 verb /dɪˈfiːt/

Defeat

失败

Meaning

to win a victory over; to overcome in battle or competition

Example

The army managed to defeat the enemy forces.

军队成功击败了敌军。

C1 adjective /ˌɔːtəˈkrætɪk/

autocratic

专制

Meaning

Relating to a ruler who has absolute power and does not consult others.

Example

The manager’s autocratic style discouraged employees from sharing their ideas.

经理的专制风格使员工不愿意分享他们的想法。

C1 noun /iːl/

Eel

鳗鱼

Meaning

a long, snake-like fish that lives in both fresh and salt water

Example

The electric eel can generate powerful electric shocks.

电鳗可以产生强大的电击。

B1 noun/verb /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/

compliment

恭维

Meaning

a polite expression of praise or admiration; to politely praise someone

Example

She complimented him on his excellent presentation.

她对他的精彩演讲表示了恭维。

B2 adjective /ˈθʌroʊ/

thorough

彻底的, 详尽的

Meaning

complete with regard to every detail; not superficial or partial

Example

The report was thorough and well-researched.

报告很彻底且做了充分的研究。

C1 noun /ɡrəˈfiː.ti/

Graffiti

在公共场所的墙壁或其他表面上非法书写或绘制的文字或图画

Meaning

writing or drawings scribbled, scratched, or sprayed illicitly on a wall or other surface in a public place

Example

The subway walls were covered with colorful graffiti created by local street artists.

地铁墙壁上覆盖着由当地街头艺术家创作的五彩斑斓的涂鸦。

C1 noun /ˌsaɪkoʊˈθɛrəpi/

psychotherapy

心理治疗

Meaning

The treatment of mental disorder by psychological rather than medical means.

Example

She attended weekly psychotherapy sessions to cope with her anxiety.

她参加了每周的心理治疗会议，以应对她的焦虑。

B1 adjective ˈsʌb.mə.riːn

submarine

潜水艇

Meaning

Existing, occurring, or used underwater, especially in relation to vessels or cables.

Example

Submarine cables facilitate international communication.

海底电缆促进了国际通信。

C1 adjective ˌhaɪ.pəˈθet.ɪ.kəl

hypothetical

假设的, 假定的, 理论的

Meaning

Based on or serving as a hypothesis; supposed but not necessarily real or true.

Example

The discussion was based on hypothetical scenarios.

讨论基于假设的场景。

A1 noun /ˈsʌn.deɪ/

sunday

星期天

Meaning

The day of the week between Saturday and Monday; often considered a day of rest or worship.

Example

We usually relax at home on Sunday.

我们通常在星期天在家休息。

C2 verb /dɪˈkleɪm/

declaim

Meaning

to speak aloud in a formal, passionate, or theatrical way

Example

The actor declaimed his lines with great intensity.

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。

B2 noun /ɪnˈtɒlərəns/

intolerance

不容忍

Meaning

unwillingness to accept or endure beliefs, behaviors, or conditions different from one's own

Example

The leader was criticized for his intolerance toward other religions.

领导人因对其他宗教的不容忍而受到批评。

C1 adjective /dɪˈreɪndʒd/

deranged

疯狂

Meaning

mentally disturbed or insane; behaving irrationally

Example

The deranged man shouted nonsense in the street.

那个疯狂的人在街上大喊胡言乱语。

C1 noun /ˈswiːt.miːt/

Sweetmeat

甜点

Meaning

a small piece of confectionery or candy; a sweet delicacy

Example

The children enjoyed the traditional sweetmeats during the festival.

孩子们在节日期间享受了传统的甜点。

C2 noun /ˈlɪbərəlɪst/

liberalist

自由主义者

Meaning

a person who supports liberal ideas and principles

Example

He is a well-known liberalist advocating human rights.

他是一个著名的自由主义者，提倡人权。

B1 noun /ˈkɒnflɪkt/

conflict

冲突

Meaning

A serious disagreement or argument, often a prolonged one.

Example

The two countries are trying to resolve the conflict through negotiations.

这两个国家正在通过谈判解决冲突。

C2 noun /oʊliˈændər/

Oleander

夹竹桃

Meaning

a poisonous evergreen shrub with clusters of white, pink, or red flowers

Example

The beautiful oleander flowers bloomed in the garden despite their toxic nature.

美丽的夹竹桃花在花园里盛开，尽管它们有毒。

A2 adjective /ˈmɒdən/

modern

现代的

Meaning

relating to the present or recent times, not ancient or old-fashioned

Example

They live in a modern apartment with new facilities.

他们住在一个现代化的公寓里，设施新颖。

A2 noun /ˈmʌŋki/

Monkey

猴子

Meaning

a primate mammal that typically has a long tail and lives in trees

Example

The monkey swung from branch to branch in the jungle.

猴子在丛林里从一根树枝荡到另一根。

C1 noun ˈrəʊvə

rover

探测车

Meaning

A vehicle for driving over rough terrain, especially one driven by remote control over extraterrestrial terrain.

Example

The rover landed on Mars to begin its exploration.

探测车在火星上着陆，开始了它的探索任务。

C2 adjective /ˈfræk.ʃəs/

Fractious

暴躁的；易怒的；难以控制的

Meaning

irritable and quarrelsome; difficult to control; bad-tempered

Example

The fractious child refused to follow any of the teacher's instructions.

那个易怒的孩子拒绝遵循老师的任何指示。

B2 noun ˈtempəreri ˈsetlmənts

temporary settlements

临时定居点

Meaning

Short-term or provisional housing or living arrangements.

Example

Temporary settlements will aid lunar exploration.

临时定居点将有助于月球探索。

C1 noun /ˈtʃænsələr/

chancellor

校长 / 总理

Meaning

A senior state or legal official, or the head of a university.

Example

The chancellor delivered an inspiring speech at the graduation ceremony.

校长在毕业典礼上发表了鼓舞人心的演讲。

C2 adjective /ˈkɒnfluənt/

confluent

汇流

Meaning

Flowing together or merging; coming together at one point.

Example

The confluent streams formed a mighty river.

汇流的溪流形成了一条强大的河流。

B1 verb /ɡræb/

grab

抓住

Meaning

To seize something quickly and firmly.

Example

He tried to grab the ball before it rolled away.

他试图抓住球，在它滚走之前。

C2 adjective /ɑːrˈbɔːr.i.əl/

arboreal

与树相关

Meaning

Relating to trees or living in trees; tree-dwelling.

Example

Monkeys are arboreal animals that spend most of their time in trees.

猴子是树栖动物，它们大部分时间都待在树上。

C2 noun /ˌɪrɪˈdɛsəns/

iridescence

虹彩光泽

Meaning

a play of lustrous, changing colors like those of a rainbow

Example

The butterfly's wings shimmered with iridescence.

蝴蝶的翅膀闪耀着虹彩光泽。

B2 adjective /ˈhjuː.mɪd/

Humid

潮湿的; 湿润的

Meaning

containing moisture; damp; moist;

Example

The humid climate makes it feel hotter than it actually is.

潮湿的气候使得气温感觉比实际更高。

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。

C1 adjective /dɪsˈsɪmɪlər/

dissimilar

不同

Meaning

Not alike; different.

Example

Though they are twins, their personalities are dissimilar.

虽然他们是双胞胎，但他们的个性不同。

C1 adjective /ˈsæv.i/

savvy

聪明, 精明

Meaning

Having practical knowledge and the ability to make good judgments.

Example

She is a tech-savvy entrepreneur.

她是一位技术精通的企业家。

B1 adjective /ˈkoʊzi/

cozy

舒适的

Meaning

giving a feeling of comfort, warmth, and relaxation

Example

We sat in a cozy little café on a rainy day.

在一个雨天，我们坐在一个舒适的小咖啡馆里。

C2 noun /ˈdɪfθɒŋ/

diphthong

双元音

Meaning

A complex vowel sound that begins with one vowel and glides into another within the same syllable.

Example

The word 'coin' contains a diphthong.

单词 'coin' 包含一个双元音。

C1 noun /ˌsʌb.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən/

substitution

替换

Meaning

the action of replacing someone or something with another

Example

The substitution of the old system with the new one was difficult.

将旧系统替换为新系统是困难的。

C2 noun /ˌɪməʊˈbɪləti/

immobility

不动

Meaning

The state of being unable to move.

Example

After the accident, she suffered from immobility in her legs.

事故发生后，她的腿部出现了不动的症状。

B2 noun /ˈfɔːrəm/

forum

论坛

Meaning

A place, meeting, or medium where ideas and views can be exchanged.

Example

The online forum allows people to discuss a wide range of topics.

在线论坛允许人们讨论广泛的主题。

C2 noun /ˈpɜːrsənɪdʒ/

personage

重要人物

Meaning

an important or famous person

Example

He is considered a great personage in the world of literature.

他被认为是文学界的伟大人物。

C1 verb /kʌl/

cull

Meaning

to select or remove from a larger group, often to reduce numbers

Example

The farmers decided to cull the sick animals from the herd.

C2 noun /ˈsɪbəraɪt/

sybarite

奢侈者

Meaning

a person who loves luxury and pleasure

Example

The millionaire was a true sybarite who lived only for comfort and enjoyment.

那位百万富翁是真正的奢侈者，他只为舒适和享乐而活。

C2 adjective /ˈkɒndʒʊɡəl/

conjugal

婚姻的

Meaning

relating to marriage or the relationship between husband and wife

Example

They enjoyed a long life of conjugal happiness.

他们享受了长久的婚姻幸福生活。

C2 noun /ɪnˈfriːkwəns/

infrequence

罕见性

Meaning

The state of occurring rarely or at long intervals.

Example

The infrequence of their meetings made it hard to maintain close ties.

他们会议的罕见性使得保持亲密关系变得困难。

A2 noun /leŋθ/

Length

长度

Meaning

the measurement or extent of something from end to end; the greater of two or the greatest of three dimensions

Example

The length of the table is two meters.

桌子的长度是两米。

C1 noun /ˈlʌstər/

luster

光泽

Meaning

a gentle sheen or soft glow, especially from a polished surface

Example

The diamond had a brilliant luster.

钻石有着耀眼的光泽。

B2 adjective /ˈjuː.nɪ.faɪd/

unified

统一

Meaning

Made into a whole or joined together.

Example

A unified approach fosters better outcomes.

统一的方法促进了更好的结果。

A1 pronoun /ðɛm/

them

他们

Meaning

used to refer to people or things previously mentioned or easily identified

Example

I saw them at the park yesterday.

我昨天在公园看到了他们。

B1 noun, verb /ˈlaɪsəns/

license

许可证 / 许可

Meaning

A legal permission to do something (noun); to grant such permission (verb).

Example

You must have a driving license to operate a car legally.

您必须拥有驾驶执照才能合法开车。

B2 verb /triːd/

tread

踩

Meaning

to step or walk on something; to crush with feet

Example

Don't tread on the flowers.

不要踩到花朵。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈberəbəl/

Unbearable

无法忍受

Meaning

too painful, annoying, or unpleasant to tolerate; impossible to endure

Example

The heat in the desert was unbearable.

沙漠中的热度是无法忍受的。

B2 noun /dɪˈstɜː.bəns/

Disturbance

干扰; 打扰; 不安

Meaning

the interruption of a settled and peaceful condition; anxiety or mental uneasiness

Example

The loud music created a disturbance that bothered all the neighbors.

大声的音乐制造了一个干扰，打扰了所有邻居。

B2 noun ˈkɑː.bən

carbon

碳

Meaning

The chemical element of atomic number 6, occurring as diamond, graphite, and charcoal.

Example

Carbon emissions must be controlled.

碳排放必须得到控制。

C1 adjective /ləˈbɔːr.i.əs/

laborious

费力的

Meaning

requiring considerable effort and time; difficult and hard-working

Example

Writing the long report was a laborious task.

写长报告是一项费力的任务。

B1 noun /ˌvedʒəˈteəriən/

Vegetarian

素食者

Meaning

a person who does not eat meat or fish; relating to vegetarians or vegetarianism

Example

She became a vegetarian for health and environmental reasons.

她因健康和环保原因成为了素食者。

B1 noun /ˈæbsəns/

Absence

缺席

Meaning

the state of being away from a place or person; lack or non-existence

Example

His absence from the meeting was noticed by everyone.

他缺席的会议被大家注意到了。

B2 adjective /ˌɛm.pəˈθɛ.tɪk/

empathetic

富有同理心

Meaning

Showing ability to understand and share feelings of others.

Example

She was empathetic towards her friend's struggles.

她对朋友的挣扎表现出富有同理心。

B2 noun /ˈkoʊ.brə/

Cobra

眼镜蛇

Meaning

a venomous snake with a hood that can be spread when threatened

Example

The cobra raised its hood and hissed at the intruder.

眼镜蛇抬起了它的帽子，对入侵者发出了嘶嘶声。

A2 adjective /ˈɪn.dɔːr/

indoor

室内的

Meaning

situated, occurring, or used inside a building

Example

Indoor plants can improve air quality at home.

室内植物可以改善家里的空气质量。

B1 adjective /trɪˈmendəs/

Tremendous

巨大的; 极其; 非常

Meaning

extremely large, great, or intense; extraordinary

Example

She made tremendous progress in her studies.

她在学习上取得了巨大的进展。

B2 adjective /ˌɪn.trəˈdʌk.tər.i/

introductory

介绍性

Meaning

Serving as an introduction; preliminary or preparatory.

Example

The professor gave an introductory lecture on economics.

教授做了关于经济学的介绍性讲座。

C1 verb /dɪˈfeɪs/

deface

毁坏

Meaning

to spoil the surface or appearance of something, especially by writing or drawing on it

Example

The vandals defaced the wall with graffiti.

那些恶棍用涂鸦毁坏了墙面。

A1 noun /ˈwɪn.doʊ/

Window

窗户

Meaning

an opening in a wall fitted with glass to let in light and air

Example

Please open the window for fresh air.

请打开窗户以获得新鲜空气。

B2 noun /ˈdraɪv.weɪ/

driveway

车道

Meaning

a short private road leading from a street to a house or garage

Example

The car was parked in the driveway next to the garden.

车子停在花园旁的车道上。

C1 noun dɪˈfleɪʃən

deflation

通货紧缩

Meaning

Reduction of the general level of prices in an economy.

Example

Deflation often leads to decreased consumer spending.

通货紧缩往往导致消费者支出减少。

A1 noun /mɪlk/

Milk

牛奶

Meaning

a white liquid produced by cows, goats, or other mammals, used as food

Example

Children need to drink milk for strong bones.

孩子们需要喝牛奶来增强骨骼的强度。

C1 verb /vaɪ/

vie

争夺

Meaning

To compete eagerly with someone in order to do or achieve something.

Example

Several companies are vying for the contract.

几家公司正在争夺合同。

A1 noun /sɔːŋ/

song

歌曲

Meaning

a short piece of music with words that are sung

Example

She sang a beautiful song at the concert.

她在音乐会上唱了一首美丽的歌曲。

C2 noun /ˈspɛndˌθrɪft/

spendthrift

挥霍者

Meaning

A person who spends money extravagantly or wastefully.

Example

The young prince was known as a spendthrift, wasting his fortune on lavish parties.

年轻的王子被称为挥霍者，浪费他的钱财在奢华的派对上。

C1 noun /ˌrɛfjʊˈteɪʃən/

refutation

驳斥

Meaning

The act of proving a statement or argument to be false or incorrect.

Example

Her essay was a strong refutation of the opposing theory.

她的文章是对对立理论的有力驳斥。

B2 noun sɔɪl ɪˈrəʊʒən

soil erosion

土壤侵蚀

Meaning

The wearing away of topsoil by water, wind, or other natural forces.

Example

Soil erosion can lead to the loss of fertile land.

土壤侵蚀可能导致肥沃土地的流失。

B1 verb/adjective /sɪˈkjʊər/

secure

确保

Meaning

to make safe or protect; to fix something firmly in place

Example

Please secure the door before you leave.

请在离开前确保门锁好。

C1 noun /ˌɪntərˈmɪʃən/

intermission

中场休息

Meaning

A pause or break, especially during a performance or event.

Example

The play had a twenty-minute intermission.

话剧有二十分钟的中场休息。

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 /kənˈtɛkstʃuəlaɪz/

contextualize

使……有背景

Meaning

to place something in a context or interpret it in relation to its surroundings

Example

The teacher contextualized the historical event to make it more relevant for students.

老师将历史事件置于背景中，以使其对学生更加相关。

C2 verb /ˈkɒd.l̩/

coddle

过度溺爱

Meaning

to treat someone with excessive care or kindness, often in a way that is overprotective

Example

Parents should support their children without coddling them.

父母应该在不溺爱孩子的情况下支持他们。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈtændʒəbl/

intangible

无形的

Meaning

Unable to be touched or grasped; not having a physical presence.

Example

Trust is an intangible quality in relationships.

信任是关系中一种无形的品质。

C2 verb /ˈræm.ɪ.faɪ/

ramify

分支

Meaning

to spread or branch out into divisions or subdivisions.

Example

The river ramifies into several smaller streams.

河流分支成多个较小的溪流。

B2 adverb /ˌnʌnðəˈlɛs/

nonetheless

尽管如此

Meaning

in spite of that; nevertheless

Example

It was raining, but nonetheless, they went hiking.

下着雨，但尽管如此，他们还是去远足了。

A1 adjective /smɔːl/

Small

小的; 限制的; 狭窄的

Meaning

little in size; not large; limited in extent or amount

Example

She lives in a small apartment near the university.

她住在大学附近的一间小公寓里。

C2 noun /ˈmʌrɪn/

murrain

牲畜的传染病

Meaning

An infectious disease that affects cattle and other animals, often fatal.

Example

The farmer lost many cows during the outbreak of murrain.

农民在穆雷恩疫情爆发期间失去了许多牛。

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。

A2 noun ˈrɛlətɪvz

Relatives

亲戚

Meaning

A person connected by blood or marriage; a kinsman or kinswoman.

Example

Relatives can help you build a complete family tree.

亲戚们可以帮助你建立完整的家族树。

B2 verb /slæm/

slam

用力关门

Meaning

to close or hit something with great force

Example

He slammed the door angrily after the argument.

他在争论后愤怒地摔门。

B1 noun /vaɪəˈlɪn/

Violin

小提琴

Meaning

a musical instrument with four strings that is played with a bow

Example

She plays the violin beautifully in the orchestra.

她在乐队中优美地演奏小提琴。

B2 noun /ˈtʌndrə/

tundra

冻原

Meaning

A vast, flat, treeless Arctic region where the subsoil is permanently frozen.

Example

Polar bears roam across the icy tundra.

北极熊在冰冷的冻原上徘徊。

A2 adjective, adverb, interjection /ɔːlˈraɪt/

alright

没问题

Meaning

satisfactory or acceptable; safe or unharmed; used to express agreement or acknowledgment

Example

Everything is going to be alright.

一切都会没问题的。

B2 verb /plaʊ/

plough

犁地

Meaning

to break up and turn over soil using a plough; to move through something with difficulty

Example

The farmer ploughs the field every spring.

农民每年春天都耕地。

B2 noun /ˈpɪl.ɡrɪm/

Pilgrim

朝圣者; 旅行者

Meaning

a person who journeys to a sacred place for religious reasons; a traveler

Example

The pilgrim walked for days to reach the holy shrine.

朝圣者走了好几天才到达圣地。

B1 adjective /ˈfɒɡi/

foggy

有雾的

Meaning

Full of or covered with fog; unclear or hazy.

Example

The mountain road was dangerous on the foggy morning.

山区的道路在这个雾蒙蒙的早晨非常危险。

C2 adjective /ˈtɔɪl.səm/

toilsome

辛苦的

Meaning

Involving hard or exhausting work; laborious.

Example

The workers had a toilsome day in the hot sun.

工人在炎热的阳光下度过了辛苦的一天。

A2 noun /ˈkoʊkənʌt/

Coconut

椰子

Meaning

a large brown seed with hard shell containing white flesh and coconut water

Example

We drank coconut water directly from the coconut.

我们直接从椰子里喝椰子水。

C2 noun /ˈlætɪs/

lattice

格子结构

Meaning

A structure of crossed strips arranged in a grid or crisscross pattern.

Example

The garden was decorated with a wooden lattice covered in vines.

花园里装饰着一座覆盖着藤蔓的木质格子结构。

C1 verb /ˈbɛkən/

beckon

招手示意

Meaning

to signal or call someone to come closer, often with a gesture; to attract or invite

Example

She beckoned him to come closer with a wave of her hand.

她挥手示意他走近一些。

C2 noun /ruːd/

rood

十字架

Meaning

a crucifix, especially one positioned above the entrance to the chancel of a church

Example

The old church displayed a carved rood above the altar.

这座古老的教堂展示了一个雕刻的十字架在祭坛上方。

A1 adverb /ɛls/

else

还有别的吗

Meaning

In addition; besides.

Example

Is there anything else you need?

你还需要其他的吗?

C2 adjective /kəˈrɛlətɪv/

correlative

neurotransmitters

神经传导物质

Meaning

Chemical messengers that transmit signals across nerve synapses, affecting mood, behavior, and cognitive functions.

Example

Serotonin and dopamine are key neurotransmitters affecting mood.

血清素和多巴胺是影响情绪的关键神经传导物质。

C2 verb /trænsˈfɪɡjʊər/

transfigure

转变

Meaning

To transform the outward appearance or form, often in a way that elevates or glorifies.

Example

The artist managed to transfigure simple clay into a beautiful sculpture.

艺术家成功地将简单的粘土转变成美丽的雕塑。

B2 noun /ˌiː.kəˈnɒm.ɪk ˈsɪs.təm/

economic system

经济系统

Meaning

The organized framework for production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services in society.

Example

Capitalism, socialism, and mixed economies are types of economic systems.

资本主义、社会主义和混合经济是经济系统的类型。

B2 noun /əˌbriːviˈeɪʃən/

abbreviation

缩写

Meaning

a shortened form of a word or phrase

Example

NASA is an abbreviation for National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

NASA 是 National Aeronautics and Space Administration 的缩写。

C2 noun /ˌɛfəˈvɛsəns/

effervescence

泡沫

Meaning

The release of gas bubbles; vivacity or high-spiritedness.

Example

Her effervescence made her the life of the party.

她的泡沫让她成为派对的灵魂。

A2 noun ˈen.ə.dʒi

energy

能源

Meaning

Power derived from the utilization of physical or chemical resources, especially to provide light and heat or to work machines.

Example

Clean energy sources help reduce pollution.

清洁能源有助于减少污染。

A2 noun /ˈmærɪdʒ/

marriage

幸福

Meaning

The legally or formally recognized union of two people as partners in a personal relationship.

Example

Their marriage lasted for over thirty years.

当她获得奖项时，她无法隐藏自己的幸福。

C2 noun /ˌæntɪˈtɒksɪn/

antitoxin

抗毒素

Meaning

A substance that neutralizes a specific toxin in the body.

Example

The doctor administered an antitoxin to counter the snake venom.

医生注射了抗毒素来中和蛇毒。

C1 noun/verb /rɪˈlæps/

relapse

复发

Meaning

to return to a worse condition, especially after improvement; a deterioration after recovery

Example

After months of progress, he suffered a relapse.

经过几个月的进展后，他遭遇了复发。

C2 verb /ɪˈstreɪndʒ/

estrange

Meaning

to cause someone to no longer be close or affectionate; to alienate

Example

His constant criticism began to estrange him from his friends.

C1 noun/verb /dɪsˈdeɪn/

disdain

Meaning

The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of respect; to regard with contempt.

Example

She looked at the messy room with open disdain.

A2 noun /stɛp/

step

Meaning

a movement made by lifting one foot and putting it down in a new position

Example

She took a step towards the door.

C1 adverb /ˌðɛərˈtu/

Thereto

与此一起;

Meaning

to that; in addition to that

Example

The house and the garden attached thereto were sold.

房子和附带的花园已被出售。

C2 noun /nɪt/

nit

虱子卵

Meaning

The egg or young form of a louse or other parasitic insect.

Example

The teacher noticed nits in the child’s hair.

老师发现了孩子头发里的虱子卵。

C2 adjective /ˈpɛnɪtrəbl/

penetrable

可穿透的

Meaning

Capable of being passed through or entered.

Example

The thin wall was easily penetrable.

薄壁容易穿透。

C1 verb /ɪnˈreɪdʒ/

enrage

激怒

Meaning

To make someone extremely angry.

Example

His unfair remarks enraged the audience.

他的不公正言论激怒了观众。

C1 adjective /ˈbæʃ.fəl/

Bashful

害羞的; 胆小的; 谦虚的; 容易尴尬

Meaning

shy; timid; modest; easily embarrassed

Example

The bashful child hid behind her mother when meeting strangers.

那个害羞的孩子在遇到陌生人时躲在她妈妈后面。

C1 adjective /ˈpæl.ɪd/

Pallid

苍白，特别是因为健康不好；缺乏实质或活力

Meaning

pale, especially because of poor health; lacking substance or vitality

Example

His pallid complexion showed signs of illness.

他苍白的面色显示出生病的迹象。

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。

C1 noun /ˈdɑːrwɪnɪzəm/

darwinism

达尔文主义

Meaning

the theory of biological evolution developed by Charles Darwin, emphasizing natural selection

Example

Darwinism revolutionized the way scientists understood the origin of species.

达尔文主义彻底改变了科学家们对物种起源的理解。

A2 noun /ˈneɪ.bər/

Neighbour

邻居; 旁边

Meaning

a person who lives near or next to another person

Example

My neighbour is very friendly and helpful.

我的邻居非常友好且乐于助人。

B1 noun ˈtɑː.ɡɪt

target

目标

Meaning

An object, person, or place selected as the aim of an attack or focus of attention.

Example

Achieving energy targets is critical for global progress.

实现能源目标对全球进步至关重要。

C1 noun /ɪɡˌzɪl.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

exhilaration

兴奋或快乐

Meaning

A feeling of excitement, happiness, or elation.

Example

The feeling of exhilaration after a roller-coaster ride is amazing.

过山车后的兴奋感真是不可思议。

B2 noun /ˈtɪmbər/

timber

木材

Meaning

wood prepared for use in building and carpentry

Example

The house was built entirely from local timber.

房子完全是用当地的木材建造的。