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B1 verb /skrætʃ/

scratch

幸福
Meaning
to rub a surface or skin with something sharp or rough, often to relieve itching
Example
The cat scratched the door to be let in.
当她收到奖项时,她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
C2 noun /ˈspɒt.ɪd sneɪk hed/

Spotted snake head

斑点蛇头鱼
Meaning
a type of freshwater fish with spotted markings and an elongated head resembling a snake
Example
The spotted snake head is a popular fish for aquaculture in South Asia.
斑点蛇头鱼是南亚水产养殖中常见的鱼类。
A2 noun /ˈkʌm.fərt/

Comfort

舒适; 安逸
Meaning
a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint; relief from distress or anxiety
Example
The soft sofa provided great comfort after a long day at work.
柔软的沙发在长时间工作后提供了极大的舒适感。
B2 verb /ˈvaɪbreɪt/

vibrate

震动
Meaning
To move or cause to move continuously and rapidly back and forth.
Example
The phone began to vibrate on the table.
电话开始在桌子上震动。
A2 noun /toʊ/

Toe

脚趾
Meaning
any of the five digits at the end of the human foot
Example
She stubbed her toe on the chair leg.
她把脚趾碰到了椅子腿。
B2 noun ˈjuːnəti

unity

团结
Meaning
The state of being united or joined as a whole.
Example
Unity among people led to victory.
人们之间的团结带来了胜利。
B2 adjective kənˈsaɪs

concise

简洁
Meaning
Brief and clearly expressed without unnecessary details.
Example
A concise speech is more impactful than a long one.
简洁的演讲比冗长的演讲更有影响力。
B2 adjective /ˈruː.mi/

Roomy

宽敞的; 有很多空间的
Meaning
spacious; having a lot of room
Example
The apartment is very roomy with spacious bedrooms.
公寓非常宽敞,拥有宽大的卧室。
C1 adjective /ˈspɪndli/

spindly

细长而脆弱
Meaning
Long, thin, and weak-looking
Example
The spindly tree bent under the weight of the snow.
细长的树在雪的重量下弯曲。
C2 adjective /ˌnɒndɪˈskrɪpt/

nondescript

无特色
Meaning
Lacking distinctive or interesting features; dull and unremarkable.
Example
He lives in a nondescript apartment building on the edge of town.
他住在市区边缘的一座无特色的公寓楼里。
C1 noun /ˈɪrˌplʌɡ/

earplug

耳塞
Meaning
a device inserted into the ear to block out noise or water
Example
He wore earplugs to sleep during the noisy night.
他在嘈杂的夜晚睡觉时戴了耳塞。
B1 noun /ˈæŋɡl/

angle

角度
Meaning
The space between two intersecting lines or surfaces at the point where they meet.
Example
The teacher explained how to measure an angle in geometry.
老师解释了如何在几何学中测量角度。
C2 adjective /pəˈlɛmɪkəl/

polemical

争议的
Meaning
relating to or involving strongly critical or controversial writing or speech
Example
She wrote a polemical article challenging traditional beliefs.
她写了一篇挑战传统信仰的争议文章。
B2 noun /ˈpæntri/

pantry

储藏室
Meaning
A small room or cupboard where food, dishes, and kitchen supplies are stored.
Example
She stocked the pantry with fresh groceries for the week.
她用新鲜的杂货为这周装满了储藏室。
B2 noun /ˈmɜːrtʃənt/

merchant

商人
Meaning
a person or company involved in the trade of goods, especially in large quantities
Example
The merchant sold spices from distant lands.
商人出售来自遥远土地的香料。
B2 adjective /ˈroʊlɪŋ/

rolling

滚动
Meaning
moving in gentle undulations; moving forward by turning over and over
Example
They drove through the rolling hills of the countryside.
他们开车穿过乡村的滚动山丘。
A1 noun /ˈflaʊər/

flower

Meaning
the seed-bearing part of a plant, often colorful and fragrant, that blossoms
Example
The garden was full of colorful flowers.
花园里满是五彩斑斓的花朵。
B1 noun /ləˈbɔːr.ə.tɔːr.i/

Laboratory (Lab)

实验室
Meaning
a room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching
Example
The scientists conducted their experiments in the well-equipped laboratory.
科学家们在设备齐全的实验室中进行了实验。
B2 noun /ˌnɔːrθˈiːst/

northeast

东北
Meaning
the direction between north and east; a region or area located in that direction.
Example
The storm is moving toward the northeast.
暴风雨正朝东北方向移动。
A2 noun /ɪkˈskjuːs/

Excuse

借口
Meaning
a reason or explanation put forward to defend or justify a fault or offense
Example
Being tired is not a valid excuse for not completing your homework.
疲劳不是一个有效的借口,不能完成作业。
C1 verb /ˈskwɒbəl/

squabble

为琐事争吵
Meaning
To argue noisily over something small or unimportant.
Example
The children squabbled over the last piece of cake.
孩子们争论最后一块蛋糕。
C1 verb ɪˈluː.sɪ.deɪt

elucidate

阐明, 阐述
Meaning
make (something) clear; explain.
Example
The professor elucidated the theory with simple examples.
教授通过简单的例子阐明了这个理论。
A2 adverb /ˈiːzɪli/

Easily

轻松地; 容易地
Meaning
without difficulty; in a simple or effortless manner
Example
She easily solved the math problem in minutes.
她轻松地在几分钟内解决了数学问题。
C2 noun /ˈfaɪəl/

phial

小玻璃瓶
Meaning
a small glass container for liquids, especially medicines
Example
The doctor gave her a phial of medicine.
医生给了她一瓶药。
C1 noun /ɪˈnɜː.ʃə/

Inertia

惯性;缺乏活动
Meaning
a tendency to do nothing or remain unchanged; lack of activity or movement
Example
The team's inertia prevented them from adapting to the rapidly changing market conditions.
团队的惯性阻止了他们适应迅速变化的市场条件。
A1 preposition /tuː/

to

Meaning
used for expressing motion or direction
Example
She is going to the market.
她去市场。
C1 noun /blɒˈkeɪd/

Blockade

封锁
Meaning
an act or means of sealing off a place to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving
Example
The naval blockade prevented supplies from reaching the port.
海军封锁阻止了物资到达港口。
B1 noun ˈvɪktəri

victory

胜利
Meaning
The act of defeating an enemy or opponent in a battle, game, or other competition.
Example
The victory of Bangladesh on December 16 is a moment of pride.
孟加拉国在12月16日的胜利是骄傲的时刻。
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 verb /ˈdiːfælˌkeɪt/

defalcate

挪用公款
Meaning
to misuse or embezzle money that one is responsible for
Example
The accountant was accused of defalcating company funds.
会计被指控挪用公司资金。
C1 noun /ˌɔːkʃəˈnɪər/

auctioneer

拍卖师
Meaning
a person who conducts auctions by calling out bids and selling items to the highest bidder
Example
The auctioneer quickly raised the price as bidders competed for the painting.
拍卖师在竞价过程中迅速提高了价格。
B1 adverb /ˈbreɪv.li/

Bravely

勇敢地
Meaning
in a way that shows courage and determination
Example
The firefighter bravely entered the burning building.
消防员勇敢地进入燃烧的建筑物。
B1 adjective /ɪnkəˈrɛkt/

incorrect

不正确
Meaning
not correct or accurate
Example
The information you provided was incorrect.
您提供的信息是错误的。
C1 noun /ˈɛpɪθɛt/

epithet

绰号
Meaning
A descriptive phrase or word used to characterize someone or something, often as a nickname.
Example
He earned the epithet ‘The Great’ for his remarkable achievements.
由于其卓越的成就,他赢得了‘伟大’的绰号。
A1 noun /ˈkwes.tʃən/

Question

问题; 疑问句;
Meaning
a sentence asking for information or a response; an interrogative expression
Example
The teacher asked a difficult question during the exam.
老师在考试中提出了一个难题。
A2 adjective /θɪk/

Thick

厚的; 密的;
Meaning
having a large distance between opposite sides; dense; not thin
Example
The book has thick pages and a heavy cover.
这本书有厚重的页面和沉重的封面。
C1 noun /ˈpriː.tekst/

Pretext

借口
Meaning
a reason given in justification of a course of action that is not the real reason
Example
He used illness as a pretext to avoid the meeting.
他用生病作为借口来避开会议。
A2 noun /ˈtɜːrtl/

turtle

乌龟
Meaning
A slow-moving reptile with a hard shell that lives in water or on land
Example
The turtle slowly crossed the sandy beach.
乌龟慢慢地穿过沙滩。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈiːkwəl/

Unequal

不平等; 不公正;
Meaning
not the same in quantity, size, or value; not fair or just
Example
The distribution of wealth is unequal in many countries.
财富的分配在许多国家是不平等的。
B1 noun /ˈvaɪ.ə.ləns/

Violence

暴力; 残忍; 极端强度
Meaning
behavior involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill; extreme force or intensity
Example
The government condemned all forms of violence against civilians.
政府谴责了一切形式的暴力行为,尤其是针对平民。
C2 noun /ˈpjuː.pɪ.lɪdʒ/

pupilage

学徒状态
Meaning
The state of being a pupil or under instruction.
Example
During his pupilage, he studied law under a senior barrister.
在他的学徒状态期间,他在一位资深律师的指导下学习了法律。
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。
C1 noun /ˌræm.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

ramification

后果
Meaning
a consequence of an action or event, often complex or unwelcome.
Example
The new law has serious social ramifications.
新法律有严重的社会后果。
B1 noun /kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃən/

congratulation

祝贺
Meaning
an expression of praise or joy for someone’s achievement or good fortune
Example
She sent a congratulation to her friend on winning the award.
她向朋友送上了获奖的祝贺。
A2 noun /treɪ/

Tray

托盘
Meaning
a flat, shallow container with a raised rim, used for carrying, holding, or displaying articles
Example
She carried the cups on a wooden tray.
她把杯子放在木托盘上。
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。
B2 noun /ˈrɛfjuːdʒ/

refuge

避难所
Meaning
a place that provides shelter or protection from danger or distress
Example
The villagers took refuge in the temple during the storm.
村民们在风暴期间躲进了寺庙避难。
C1 noun /ˈɛskəpeɪd/

escapade

冒险
Meaning
an adventurous, exciting, or reckless act
Example
Their summer escapade included camping and mountain climbing.
他们的夏季冒险包括露营和登山。
C1 noun /kənˈdəʊləns/

condolence

慰问
Meaning
An expression of sympathy, especially on the occasion of death.
Example
She offered her sincere condolence to the grieving family.
她向悲痛的家庭表示了最真诚的慰问。
C1 noun /ˈstreɪnər/

Strainer

筛子
Meaning
a device having holes punched in it or made of crossed wires for separating solid matter from a liquid
Example
Use a strainer to drain the pasta water.
使用筛子把意大利面水倒掉。
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。
C2 verb /fɪˈneɪɡəl/

finagle

通过聪明或欺骗得到某物
Meaning
to obtain something by cleverness or trickery
Example
He finagled a free ticket by pretending to be a VIP guest.
他通过假装是VIP客人来获得了一张免费票。
C2 noun /kəˈbɑl/

Cabal

阴谋集团
Meaning
a secret political clique or faction
Example
The journalists exposed a cabal of corrupt politicians working together.
记者揭露了一个腐败政治家的秘密团体,他们一起合作。
C1 adjective əʊˈpeɪk

opaque

不透明, 难以理解
Meaning
Not able to be seen through; not transparent; difficult to understand.
Example
The glass was too opaque to see through.
玻璃太不透明,无法看透。
C2 verb /ˈɡɑːrbəl/

garble

扰乱
Meaning
To reproduce a message in a confused, distorted, or unclear way.
Example
The poor phone connection garbled his words.
差的电话连接使他的话语变得混乱。
B1 noun /kræft/

craft

技能,工艺,手工艺
Meaning
an activity involving skill in making things by hand; a trade or occupation
Example
She has mastered the craft of pottery.
她精通陶艺的工艺。
C2 adverb /ˈvɛrɪli/

verily

的确
Meaning
truly; certainly; without a doubt
Example
Verily, I say unto you, this is the truth.
的确,我对你们说,这就是事实。
C2 adjective /ˈboʊvaɪn/

bovine

与牛相关的
Meaning
relating to cattle; showing a dull or sluggish nature
Example
Her bovine expression revealed no emotions.
她的牛性表情没有表达任何情感。
C1 noun ˌhaɪ.droʊˈpɒn.ɪks

hydroponics

水培
Meaning
Growing plants using nutrient-rich water instead of soil.
Example
Hydroponics allows crops to grow without soil.
水培技术允许作物在没有土壤的情况下生长。
B2 noun /ˈɪnvənˌtɔːri/

inventory

清单
Meaning
A complete list of items, such as goods in stock or property.
Example
The shopkeeper checked the inventory before opening the store.
店主在开店前检查了清单。
C1 noun /ˌɪmɔːrˈtæləti/

immortality

不朽
Meaning
the state of living forever; eternal life or lasting fame beyond death
Example
Many ancient cultures believed that heroes could achieve immortality through great deeds.
许多古代文化相信英雄可以通过伟大的事迹获得不朽。
C1 noun/verb /pɔːr/

pore

毛孔 / 仔细研究
Meaning
As a noun: a tiny opening in the skin or surface. As a verb: to study something carefully.
Example
She pored over the documents for hours before making a decision.
她在做出决定之前,花了几个小时仔细查看文件。
C2 adjective /ˈhɜːrsuːt/

hirsute

Meaning
Having a lot of hair, especially in an unusual place.
Example
The hirsute man stood out in the crowd with his long beard.
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpæsɪv/

impassive

冷漠
Meaning
Not showing or feeling emotion; expressionless.
Example
Despite the shocking news, she remained impassive.
尽管有令人震惊的消息,她依然无动于衷。
C2 noun /prɪˈsɛʃən/

precession

进动
Meaning
The slow movement of the axis of a spinning body around another axis, often referring to Earth's rotation.
Example
Astronomers study the precession of the equinoxes.
天文学家研究春分点的进动。
C2 verb /bɪˈnʌm/

benumb

使麻木
Meaning
to make physically numb or without sensation; to make mentally dull or insensitive
Example
The freezing wind seemed to benumb his fingers within minutes.
刺骨的寒风几分钟内就使他的手指麻木了。
B1 noun/adjective /ˈsmoʊ.kɪŋ/

smoking

吸烟
Meaning
The act of inhaling and exhaling the smoke of tobacco or other substances; wearing a tuxedo (adjective, formal context).
Example
Smoking is prohibited inside the building.
建筑物内禁止吸烟。
B2 noun ɪnˈsɛntɪvz

incentives

激励
Meaning
Things that motivate or encourage one to do something.
Example
Tax incentives are used to encourage investment in renewable energy.
税收激励用于鼓励对可再生能源的投资。
C1 verb /ˌʌn.dəˈtʃɑːrdʒ/

undercharge

收取较少费用
Meaning
To charge less than the correct or fair amount.
Example
The shopkeeper accidentally undercharged me for the groceries.
店主不小心少收了我购买食品的钱。
C1 noun /ˈɡreɪ.haʊnd/

Greyhound

灵缇犬
Meaning
a tall, thin dog with long legs that can run very fast
Example
The greyhound won the race at the dog track.
灵缇犬在狗赛道上赢得了比赛。
C2 noun/adjective /ælˈbaɪ.noʊ/

albino

白化病 (缺乏色素的人/动物)
Meaning
A person, animal, or plant lacking normal pigmentation, resulting in pale skin, hair, and eyes.
Example
The albino rabbit had white fur and pink eyes.
白化病兔子有着白色的毛发和粉红色的眼睛。
C1 verb /ɪnˈɡreɪv/

engrave

雕刻
Meaning
to cut or carve a design, letter, or pattern into a hard surface
Example
The craftsman engraved her name on the silver ring.
工匠在银戒指上刻下了她的名字。
C2 noun /ˈbroʊmaɪd/

bromide

陈词滥调
Meaning
A trite or unoriginal idea or remark; also a chemical compound of bromine.
Example
His speech was full of old bromides about hard work.
他的演讲充满了关于努力工作的老生常谈。
C1 noun (plural of fungus) /ˈfʌndʒaɪ/

fungi

真菌
Meaning
a group of spore-producing organisms such as mushrooms, molds, and yeasts
Example
Fungi play an important role in breaking down organic matter in nature.
真菌在自然界中在分解有机物质方面发挥着重要作用。
B1 noun /ˈbeɪs.mənt/

Basement

地下室
Meaning
the lowest floor of a building, typically below ground level
Example
We store old furniture in the basement.
我们把旧家具存放在地下室。
C2 adjective /ˌɛsəˈtɛrɪk/

esoteric

深奥的
Meaning
intended for or understood by only a small number of people with special knowledge
Example
The professor gave an esoteric lecture on ancient philosophy.
教授做了一场关于古代哲学的深奥讲座。
B2 adjective /dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/

distinctive

独特的
Meaning
having a quality or characteristic that makes something different and easily noticed
Example
The restaurant is known for its distinctive flavors.
餐厅以其独特的味道而闻名。
B2 noun /kənˈspɪrəsi/

conspiracy

阴谋
Meaning
A secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful.
Example
The police uncovered a conspiracy to overthrow the government.
警方揭露了一项推翻政府的阴谋。
A1 adverb /ðɛn/

then

然后
Meaning
at that time; next in order of time or place
Example
We went to the park, and then we had lunch.
我们去了公园,然后吃午餐。
B2 noun ˈlænd.mɑːk

landmark

地标
Meaning
An object or feature of a landscape or town that is easily seen and recognized from a distance; an important stage or turning point.
Example
The space restaurant is a landmark in innovation.
太空餐厅是创新中的一个地标。
C2 noun /lɪˈvaɪəθən/

leviathan

巨大海怪
Meaning
a huge sea monster or something very large and powerful.
Example
The ship looked like a leviathan on the horizon.
那艘船在地平线上看起来像一只巨大的海怪。
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 verb /bɪˈlaɪ/

belie

掩饰
Meaning
To give a false impression of something; to contradict.
Example
His calm face belied his inner anxiety.
他平静的面容掩饰了他内心的焦虑。
A1 title /ˈmɪsɪz/

mrs

夫人
Meaning
a title used before a married woman's name
Example
Mrs. Karim is the headmistress of the school.
夫人卡里姆是学校的校长。
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.
B1 verb /siːl/

seal

封闭,密封
Meaning
to close or secure something tightly or officially confirm something
Example
He sealed the envelope before sending the letter.
他在寄信之前封住了信封。
C1 verb /ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪt/

intimidate

Meaning
To frighten or overawe someone, especially to make them do what one wants.
Example
The bully tried to intimidate the smaller kids.
C1 adjective /rɪˈvoʊltɪŋ/

revolting

令人作呕的
Meaning
extremely unpleasant or disgusting
Example
The smell of the garbage was revolting.
垃圾的气味令人作呕。
C1 verb /ˈdʒʌmbəl/

jumble

混合
Meaning
to mix things together in a confused or untidy way
Example
Don't jumble all the papers together in one pile.
不要把所有的文件混在一起。
C2 noun /ˈrɪp.lɪt/

ripplet

微小波纹
Meaning
a small or tiny ripple
Example
Tiny ripplets appeared on the lake as the fish moved.
当鱼移动时,湖面上出现了微小波纹。
C1 noun /pəˈtɜːrnəti/

paternity

父亲身份
Meaning
The state of being someone's father.
Example
He demanded a paternity test to confirm his relationship with the child.
他要求进行亲子鉴定,以确认他与孩子的关系。
C2 noun /proʊˈskrɪp.ʃən/

proscription

禁令
Meaning
the act of forbidding something, especially by law
Example
The proscription of child labor is an important human rights achievement.
禁止童工劳动是人权的重要成就。
C2 noun /ˌdɪskənˈtɪnjʊəns/

discontinuance

停止
Meaning
the act of stopping something, especially permanently
Example
The discontinuance of the service disappointed many customers.
服务的停止让许多客户感到失望。
B1 adjective /ˈfrʌstreɪtɪŋ/

frustrating

令人沮丧
Meaning
causing annoyance or dissatisfaction
Example
The slow internet connection was really frustrating.
缓慢的互联网连接真的令人沮丧。
C2 adjective /dɪsˈdʒʌŋktɪv/

disjunctive

选择性
Meaning
Serving to separate or divide; expressing a choice between alternatives.
Example
In grammar, 'or' is a disjunctive conjunction.
在语法中,'或' 是一个选择性连词。
C1 noun /roʊz ˈber.i/

Rose berry

玫瑰莓
Meaning
a type of berry with rose-like characteristics or flavor
Example
The rose berry has a delicate floral taste that reminds me of roses.
玫瑰莓具有细腻的花香口感,让我想起玫瑰花。
A2 noun /nɔɪz/

Noise

噪音
Meaning
a sound, especially one that is loud or unpleasant
Example
The noise from the construction site was very disturbing.
施工现场的噪音非常扰人。
A2 noun ˈsaɪən.tɪst

scientist

科学家
Meaning
A person who is studying or has expert knowledge of one or more of the natural or physical sciences.
Example
The scientist proposed data-driven reforms.
这位科学家提出了基于数据的改革。
C1 adjective /ˈɡriːvəs/

grievous

严重
Meaning
Causing great pain, suffering, or sorrow.
Example
The accident was a grievous blow to the community.
这次事故对社区来说是一个严重的打击。
C1 adjective /praɪˈmɔːrdiəl/

primordial

原始的
Meaning
Existing at or from the beginning of time; fundamental and original.
Example
Scientists study the primordial soup from which life emerged.
科学家研究了原始汤,生命由此诞生。
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 noun /ˌθiːəˈloʊdʒən/

theologian

神学家
Meaning
A person who studies or is an expert in theology.
Example
Theologians often debate complex questions of faith and morality.
神学家们经常就信仰和道德的复杂问题展开辩论。
B2 noun /ˈreb.əl/

Rebel

叛徒
Meaning
a person who resists authority or control
Example
The young rebel refused to follow the school rules.
那个年轻的叛徒拒绝遵守学校的规定。
B2 noun /ˈtruːθ.fəl.nəs/

Truthfulness

诚实
Meaning
the quality of being truthful; honesty and accuracy in what one says or does
Example
Her truthfulness in the investigation helped solve the case quickly.
她在调查中的诚实帮助迅速解决了案件。
C2 noun /ˈmʌstərd ɔɪl/

Mustard Oil

芥末油
Meaning
oil extracted from mustard seeds, commonly used for cooking and medicinal purposes
Example
We use mustard oil for cooking vegetables in our kitchen.
我们在厨房里用芥末油来煮蔬菜。
C1 adjective vəˈreɪ.ʃəs

voracious

贪吃的
Meaning
Having a very eager approach to an activity; wanting or devouring great quantities of food or having an insatiable appetite.
Example
He has a voracious appetite for knowledge.
他对知识有着贪吃的胃口。
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。
B2 noun /ˈɑː.mənd/

Almond

杏仁
Meaning
edible seed of the almond tree
Example
Almonds are a healthy snack rich in protein and good fats.
杏仁是一种健康的零食,富含蛋白质和健康脂肪。
C2 verb /bɪˈθɪŋk/

bethink

回想
Meaning
to cause oneself to consider or remember something
Example
He bethought himself of the promise he had made.
他想起了他曾做出的承诺。
B2 noun /ˈlep.ərd/

Leopard

美洲豹
Meaning
a large wild cat with yellow fur and black spots
Example
The leopard climbed the tree to rest in the shade.
美洲豹爬上了树,在阴凉处休息。
C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈvɜːrtɪbəl/

indivertible

Meaning
Not able to be turned aside or diverted.
Example
The judge's indivertible attention was on the case.
A1 noun /kʌp/

Cup

杯子
Meaning
a small, round container, typically with a handle, used for drinking tea, coffee, or other hot beverages
Example
She drank tea from her favorite ceramic cup.
她从她最喜欢的陶瓷杯子里喝茶。
C1 verb /ˈkwɪvər/

quiver

颤抖
Meaning
To tremble or shake with slight but rapid motion.
Example
Her lips began to quiver as she tried not to cry.
她的嘴唇开始颤抖,因为她试图不哭。
C1 noun /pɜːrl drɒp/

Pearl drop

珍珠滴
Meaning
a single pearl used as jewelry, often in earrings or pendants
Example
The elegant pearl drop earrings complemented her outfit perfectly.
那对优雅的珍珠滴耳环与她的服装完美搭配。
A2 verb /ˈriːəlaɪz/

realize

意识到
Meaning
to become aware of; to understand clearly; to achieve or make real
Example
I didn't realize how late it was until I checked the clock.
我没意识到已经这么晚了,直到我看了钟。
B2 noun /kənˈsʌmp.ʃən/

Consumption

消费
Meaning
The using up of a resource or the amount of a product consumed by consumers.
Example
High energy consumption leads to increased electricity bills.
高能耗导致电费增加。
B2 adjective /slɪm/

slim

苗条
Meaning
thin in an attractive or healthy way; small in amount or chance
Example
She looked slim in her new dress.
她穿上新裙子看起来很苗条。
C2 noun /ˈnɛkrəˌmænsi/

necromancy

死灵法
Meaning
the practice of communicating with the dead, often to predict the future
Example
Ancient texts described rituals of necromancy performed by priests.
古代的文献描述了由祭司执行的死灵法仪式。
C2 verb /ʃiːð/

sheathe

放回剑鞘
Meaning
to put a sword or knife back into its cover
Example
He quickly sheathed his sword after the duel.
他在决斗后迅速把剑重新放回剑鞘。
C2 noun /ʃiːf/

sheaf

麦束
Meaning
a bundle of grain stalks laid lengthwise and tied together after reaping; a bundle of objects tied together
Example
The farmer carried a sheaf of wheat on his shoulder.
农民肩上背着一捆小麦。
C2 adjective /ˈpjuːɪsənt/

puissant

强大的
Meaning
having great power or influence; mighty
Example
The king was a puissant ruler whose word was law.
国王是一个强大的统治者,他的话就是法律。