B2 adverb /ˈsiː.mɪŋ.li/

seemingly

表面上, 看起来平静

Meaning

appearing to be true, but not necessarily so

Example

He was seemingly calm despite the chaos around him.

尽管周围一片混乱，他看起来平静。

C1 noun ˌpraɪ.vɪ.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

privatization

私有化

Meaning

The transfer of a business, industry, or service from public to private ownership and control.

Example

The privatization of state-owned companies increased efficiency.

国有企业的私有化提高了效率。

B1 verb /daɪn/

dine

用餐

Meaning

to eat a meal, especially the main meal of the day

Example

We usually dine at seven o'clock in the evening.

我们通常在晚上七点用餐。

C1 verb /ˌʌndərˈsteɪt/

understate

低估

Meaning

To describe something as being less important or serious than it really is.

Example

He tends to understate his achievements.

他倾向于低估自己的成就。

B1 adverb /ˈfriːli/

Freely

自由地; 没有限制;

Meaning

without restriction; openly; willingly

Example

She spoke freely about her experiences during the interview.

她在面试中自由地谈论了她的经历。

C1 adjective /kwɪər/

Queer

奇怪的; 不寻常的; 特殊的

Meaning

strange; unusual; peculiar; odd

Example

The old house had a queer atmosphere that made visitors uncomfortable.

这座老房子有一种奇怪的气氛，让访客感到不舒服。

C1 adjective ləˈθɑːrdʒɪk

lethargic

昏睡

Meaning

Being inactive due to lack of physical or mental energy

Example

After a heavy meal, he felt lethargic and sleepy.

吃了丰盛的晚餐后，他感到昏睡和困倦。

B2 verb /rɪˈfreʃ/

refresh

使清新

Meaning

to make fresh again; to restore energy

Example

A cold drink refreshes me on hot days.

冷饮在炎热的日子里让我感到清爽。

B1 verb /fəʊld/

fold

Meaning

to bend something, especially paper or cloth, so that one part covers another

Example

She folded the letter neatly before placing it in the envelope.

C2 adjective /ˈsɪŋkəˌpeɪtɪd/

syncopated

切分节奏

Meaning

Characterized by displaced beats or rhythms, especially in music.

Example

The jazz piece had a syncopated rhythm that energized the crowd.

这段爵士乐有一个切分节奏，激励了人群。

B1 noun /ˈtʃiːtər/

cheater

作弊者

Meaning

a person who cheats or acts dishonestly to gain an advantage

Example

He was caught and labeled as a cheater during the exam.

他在考试中被称为作弊者。

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。

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。

B2 noun kənˈtrækʃən

contraction

收缩

Meaning

The process of becoming smaller; a decrease in size or quantity.

Example

The economic contraction resulted in a rise in unemployment.

经济收缩导致失业率上升。

C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈdjuːsəbl/

irreducible

不可约的

Meaning

impossible to reduce or simplify further

Example

The fraction 3/7 is irreducible.

分数 3/7 是不可约的。

B1 verb /kənˈsɪst/

consist

由...组成

Meaning

to be made up or composed of certain parts or elements

Example

The committee consists of five members.

委员会由五个成员组成。

B1 noun rɪˈsɜː.tʃəz

researchers

研究人员

Meaning

People who study and investigate to discover new information or facts.

Example

Researchers are working on innovative solutions.

研究人员正在研究创新解决方案。

B2 adjective, noun /ˈsɪŋɡjələr/

singular

非凡 / 单数

Meaning

Remarkable, extraordinary; or grammatical form referring to one person or thing.

Example

She has a singular talent for painting.

她在绘画方面有非凡的才华。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈkɒm.prə.maɪ.zɪŋ/

Uncompromising

不妥协, 固执

Meaning

unwilling to change one's views or to agree about something; showing an unwillingness to make concessions to others

Example

He was uncompromising in his demand for a full apology.

他在要求完全道歉时非常坚决。

A2 verb /ˈædɪd/

added

添加

Meaning

to join something to something else to increase its size, number, or amount

Example

She added sugar to her coffee.

她在咖啡里加了糖。

B2 adjective /ˈkɒmɪkəl/

comical

滑稽

Meaning

Funny in a strange or silly way; amusing.

Example

His comical expressions made everyone laugh.

他滑稽的表情让所有人都笑了。

B2 adjective /ˈkɑːmjənl/

communal

公共的

Meaning

Shared by all members of a community; for common use.

Example

The villagers worked together in the communal garden.

村民们在公共花园里一起劳动。

A2 noun, verb /fɔːrm/

form

形状 / 表格

Meaning

the shape or structure of something; to bring something into existence

Example

Students filled out the registration form.

学生填写了注册表格。

A1 noun /ˈpɪk.tʃər/

Picture

图片

Meaning

a visual representation such as a painting, drawing, or photograph

Example

There is a beautiful picture hanging on the wall.

墙上挂着一幅漂亮的图片。

C1 noun /ˈɔr.ə.tər/

Orator

演说家

Meaning

a public speaker, especially one who is eloquent or skilled in speaking

Example

The famous orator delivered an inspiring speech.

这位著名的演说家发表了一场鼓舞人心的演讲。

B2 noun /ˌkrɛd.ɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

credibility

可信度

Meaning

The quality of being trusted and believed in; trustworthiness.

Example

His credibility as a leader remains unquestioned.

他作为领导者的可信度无可争议。

C1 noun /ˈsʌm.ɪt əv ðə ˈfjuː.tʃər/

Summit of the Future

未来峰会

Meaning

A high-level conference focused on addressing future challenges and opportunities.

Example

The Summit of the Future addressed global challenges.

未来峰会解决了全球性挑战。

B1 noun /ˈrʌbər/

rubber

幸福

Meaning

a tough elastic substance made from the latex of tropical plants or synthetically, used for making tires, boots, and other products.

Example

The tires are made of natural rubber.

她收到奖项时无法掩饰自己的幸福。

A1 noun /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsɪti/

university

大学

Meaning

an institution of higher education and research, which grants academic degrees

Example

She is studying law at the university.

她在大学学习法律。

C2 adjective /ænˈhaɪdrəs/

anhydrous

Meaning

Containing no water.

Example

The chemist used anhydrous ammonia for the experiment.

C2 noun /ˈdɒɡərəl/

doggerel

低俗诗句

Meaning

Comic or irregular verse, often poorly constructed and lacking in artistic quality.

Example

The poet’s work was dismissed as mere doggerel by the critics.

诗人的作品被评论家视为单纯的低俗诗句。

B1 noun /ˈɑː.kɪ.tekt/

architect

建筑师

Meaning

a person who designs buildings and oversees their construction

Example

The architect designed a modern office building.

建筑师设计了一座现代的办公楼。

B2 noun /ˈlɒk.ɪt/

Locket

项链坠子

Meaning

a small ornamental case, typically made of gold or silver, worn on a chain around the neck

Example

She kept her grandmother's photo in the locket.

她把祖母的照片放在了项链坠子里。

C1 adverb /ˌwɛr.əˈpɒn/

whereupon

紧接着

Meaning

Immediately after which; as a result of which.

Example

He confessed his mistake, whereupon she forgave him.

他承认了错误，紧接着她原谅了他。

C2 adjective /ˈpɪd.lɪŋ/

Piddling

微不足道; 琐碎; 小数额

Meaning

trivial; insignificant; small in amount

Example

He was annoyed by the piddling amount of money he received.

他对他收到的微不足道的金额感到烦恼。

C2 noun /ˌfrɪdʒɪˈdɛːriəm/

frigidarium

冷水池

Meaning

a large cold pool in ancient Roman baths used for cooling off after hot baths

Example

The ruins of the Roman frigidarium are still visible today.

罗马的冷水池遗址今天仍可见。

A2 adverb /kwaɪt/

Quite

相当; 相对; 完全

Meaning

to a considerable extent; fairly; rather; completely

Example

The movie was quite interesting.

这部电影相当有趣。

C1 verb /səbˈvɜːrt/

subvert

Meaning

to undermine or overthrow an established system, authority, or institution

Example

The rebels tried to subvert the government.

C2 noun /ˈstrɪk.tʃər/

stricture

限制，批评

Meaning

a restriction or limitation; a critical remark

Example

The new law placed a severe stricture on free speech.

新法律对言论自由施加了严格的限制。

B1 adjective ˈɪnəveɪtɪv

innovative

创新的

Meaning

Featuring new methods; advanced and original

Example

Innovative strategies are required to combat pollution.

创新的战略是解决污染问题的关键。

A2 noun /klaʊd/

Cloud

云

Meaning

a visible mass of condensed water vapour floating in the atmosphere above the ground

Example

Dark clouds gathered before the storm.

暴风雨前，黑云聚集。

A1 adjective /ˈiː.vən/

Even

平坦; 均匀; 平级

Meaning

flat and smooth; equal or uniform; level

Example

The surface was completely even and smooth.

表面完全平坦且光滑。

C2 noun /nɪˈkrɒlədʒi/

necrology

讣告

Meaning

An obituary notice or a list of people who have recently died.

Example

The newspaper published a necrology of notable figures who passed away that year.

报纸发布了该年已故知名人物的讣告。

C1 noun /fɪˈlæn.θrə.pi/

philanthropy

慈善事业

Meaning

the desire to promote the welfare of others, often expressed by the generous donation of money to good causes

Example

Philanthropy has helped improve healthcare in many developing countries.

慈善事业帮助改善了许多发展中国家的医疗保健。

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。

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 noun, verb /blæst/

blast

爆炸, 强烈撞击

Meaning

a strong gust of wind, an explosion, or a loud sound; to destroy or shatter by explosion

Example

The explosion sent a powerful blast through the building.

爆炸通过大楼发送了一股强劲的爆风。

C1 adjective ˈpɪv.ə.təl

pivotal

关键的

Meaning

Of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else.

Example

Renewable energy plays a pivotal role in sustainability.

可再生能源在可持续性中起着关键作用。

C1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈbloʊn/

overblown

夸张

Meaning

excessively exaggerated or inflated

Example

The controversy was overblown by the media.

媒体过度夸大了争议。

C1 noun /hɪˈstɪəriə/

hysteria

Meaning

An uncontrollable outburst of emotion or fear, often characterized by irrational behavior.

Example

The crowd was in a state of hysteria during the concert.

B2 verb /ˈsmʌɡəl/

smuggle

Meaning

to move goods illegally into or out of a country

Example

The gang tried to smuggle gold across the border.

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。

A2 noun /daʊt/

Doubt

怀疑; 不信任; 疑虑

Meaning

a feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction; distrust or suspicion

Example

There was no doubt in her mind that she had made the right decision.

她毫不怀疑自己做出了正确的决定。

C1 noun /ˈɑːrmfʊl/

armful

一臂之力

Meaning

As much as can be carried in one or both arms.

Example

She carried an armful of books into the library.

她带着一臂之力的书走进了图书馆。

C2 noun /ˈhaɪdrə/

hydra

九头蛇

Meaning

a many-headed serpent in Greek mythology; a problem that seems to grow worse when attempts are made to solve it

Example

Corruption is like a hydra, hard to defeat completely.

腐败就像九头蛇，完全根除它非常困难。

C1 verb /ˈdɪs.ɪ.peɪt/

dissipate

逐渐消失

Meaning

To disappear or cause to disappear gradually.

Example

The tension in the room slowly dissipated.

房间里的紧张气氛慢慢消失了。

C2 adjective /ˈdʒɪg.ərd/

Jiggered

惊讶; 震惊;

Meaning

surprised or astonished; confused or puzzled

Example

I'll be jiggered if I know what happened here.

如果我知道这里发生了什么，我会感到惊讶。

B1 verb /ˌɪntəˈrʌpt/

interrupt

打断

Meaning

to stop someone from speaking or doing something by suddenly saying or doing something

Example

She tried not to interrupt while he was speaking.

她尽量不在他说话时打断他。

C1 adjective /ˈwɒn.tən/

Wanton

故意且未被挑衅的; 性别不拘或放荡

Meaning

deliberate and unprovoked; sexually immodest or promiscuous

Example

The vandals caused wanton destruction to the public property.

破坏者对公共财产造成了故意的破坏。

C2 noun /mɪˈsænθrəpi/

misanthropy

厌人症

Meaning

a general dislike, distrust, or hatred of humankind

Example

His misanthropy was evident in the way he avoided people.

他的厌人症在他回避人群的方式中显而易见。

C1 adjective /ˈdestatəʊt/

Destitute

贫困的; 极其贫穷的; 无钱无物

Meaning

extremely poor; without money or possessions

Example

Many families became destitute after the economic collapse.

许多家庭在经济崩溃后变得贫困。

C2 verb /dɪˈnjuːd/

denude

剥夺

Meaning

to strip something of its covering, possessions, or assets

Example

The forest was denuded of trees by illegal logging.

森林被非法伐木剥夺了树木。

B1 noun dɪˈfens

defense

防御

Meaning

The action of defending from or resisting attack; protection from harm or danger.

Example

Defense was one of the central subjects.

防御是其中一个核心主题。

B2 adjective /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/

favorable

有利的

Meaning

expressing approval or support; advantageous

Example

The weather conditions were favorable for the outdoor event.

天气条件对户外活动很有利。

C1 verb /ˈpɜːmieɪt/

permeate

渗透, 弥漫, 渗入

Meaning

Spread throughout (something); pervade.

Example

The scent of fresh flowers permeated the entire room.

新鲜花朵的香气弥漫整个房间。

B2 noun /ˈɛksələns/

excellence

卓越

Meaning

the quality of being outstanding or extremely good

Example

The school is known for its academic excellence.

这所学校因其学术卓越而闻名。

C1 adjective /ˈtɔːrtʃərəs/

torturous

痛苦的

Meaning

Extremely painful or causing great suffering; relating to or involving torture.

Example

The journey through the desert was long and torturous.

穿越沙漠的旅程漫长且痛苦。

C2 verb /ˈtʃæfɪŋ/

chaffing

戏弄

Meaning

Teasing or joking in a lighthearted way.

Example

They were chaffing each other during lunch.

他们在午餐时互相开玩笑。

B2 verb /kənˈfrʌnt/

confront

面对

Meaning

to face someone or something directly, especially in a challenge or conflict

Example

She had to confront her fears before making the speech.

她在演讲前必须面对自己的恐惧。

B1 noun /ɪˈskeɪp/

Escape

逃脱; 逃离; 解救

Meaning

an act of breaking free from confinement or control; a way out

Example

The prisoner's escape from the jail shocked the authorities.

囚犯从监狱的逃脱震惊了当局。

C2 noun /ˈkwɪzlɪŋ/

quisling

叛徒

Meaning

A traitor who collaborates with an enemy force occupying their country.

Example

During the war, he was branded a quisling for aiding the invaders.

在战争期间，他因帮助入侵者而被贴上了“奎斯林”标签。

A1 noun /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/

thursday

星期四

Meaning

The fifth day of the week, following Wednesday and preceding Friday.

Example

We have a meeting scheduled for Thursday.

我们安排了星期四的会议。

B1 noun, verb /spoʊk/

spoke

辐条 / 说

Meaning

As a noun, a bar connecting the center of a wheel to its rim; as the past tense of 'speak'.

Example

The bicycle's spoke was bent after the accident.

自行车的辐条在事故后弯曲了。

C1 adjective /ˌθiːəˈlɒdʒɪkl/

theological

神学的

Meaning

Relating to the study of theology or religious belief.

Example

He wrote a theological paper on the concept of divine justice.

他写了一篇关于神圣正义概念的神学论文。

A2 adjective /diːp/

deep

幸福

Meaning

extending far down from the top or surface; profound or intense

Example

The lake is very deep in the middle.

当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。

A2 adjective /ˈfɔːrən/ or /ˈfɑːrən/

foreign

外国的

Meaning

Belonging to or coming from another country.

Example

She loves studying foreign languages.

她喜欢学习外国语言。

C2 verb /rɪˈkænt/

recant

撤回

Meaning

to withdraw or renounce a statement or belief formally

Example

He recanted his previous statement in court.

他在法庭上撤回了之前的陈述。

B2 noun /ˈɪnstɪŋkt/

instinct

本能

Meaning

A natural way of behaving or reacting that does not require learning.

Example

Birds build nests by instinct.

鸟类本能地筑巢。

C1 adjective ˈdɔːn.tɪŋ

daunting

令人生畏或具有挑战性的

Meaning

Something that seems intimidating or challenging.

Example

The task seemed daunting, but she completed it successfully.

任务看起来令人害怕，但她成功地完成了它。

B2 noun /temp.ˈteɪ.ʃən/

Temptation

诱惑

Meaning

the desire to do something wrong or unwise; an urge to have or do something

Example

He resisted the temptation to eat the entire chocolate cake.

他抵抗了吃掉整块巧克力蛋糕的诱惑。

C2 verb /ˈrʌmpəl/

rumple

弄皱

Meaning

to make something untidy or wrinkled by creasing or crumpling

Example

She accidentally rumpled her dress while packing.

她在打包时不小心弄皱了她的裙子。

C2 noun /ˌɪnsjəˈlærəti/

insularity

岛屿性

Meaning

The state of being isolated or narrow-minded.

Example

The insularity of the group prevented them from accepting new ideas.

该小组的岛屿性使他们无法接受新的想法。

C1 adjective /ˈfɔːrθˌraɪt/

forthright

直率

Meaning

Direct and honest in speech or behavior; straightforward.

Example

She was forthright in her criticism of the policy.

她在批评政策时非常直率。

C1 adjective /səˈtɪrɪk/

satiric

讽刺的

Meaning

Relating to or using satire.

Example

The novel takes a satiric view of urban life.

这部小说从讽刺的角度看待城市生活。

C2 adjective /kwɪkˈsɑː.t̬ɪk/

quixotic

极端理想主义的、不切实际的和不实际的

Meaning

Extremely idealistic, unrealistic, and impractical.

Example

His quixotic dreams often led to disappointment.

他那些不切实际的梦想常常导致失望。

B2 noun /ˌrɛɡ.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

regulation

由权威制定和维护的规则或指令

Meaning

A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority.

Example

Government regulation ensures fair business practices.

政府规则确保公平的商业实践。

A2 noun /paɪ/

Pie

派

Meaning

a baked dish of fruit, meat, or vegetables, typically with a top and base of pastry

Example

My grandmother makes the best apple pie in town.

我的祖母做了城里最好的苹果派。

B2 noun /ˌɑːr.kiˈɑː.lə.dʒi/

archeology

考古学

Meaning

the study of human history and prehistory through excavation and analysis of artifacts and structures

Example

She decided to study archeology to learn about ancient civilizations.

她决定学习考古学，以了解古代文明。

B1 noun /ˌmæθəˈmætɪks/

mathematics

数学

Meaning

the abstract science of number, quantity, and space; the study of numbers and their operations

Example

Mathematics helps us understand patterns in nature and the universe.

数学帮助我们理解自然界和宇宙中的模式。

B2 adverb /ˈraɪtli/

Rightly

正确地; 适当地; 公正地

Meaning

correctly; properly; justly

Example

She rightly pointed out the mistakes in the report.

她正确地指出了报告中的错误。

C2 adjective /ˈæprəbəˌtɔːri/

approbatory

赞许的

Meaning

expressing approval or praise

Example

The teacher gave an approbatory nod after reading the essay.

老师在读完文章后，点了点头表示赞许。

C1 noun ˈælərdʒən

allergen

引发过敏反应的物质

Meaning

A substance that causes an allergic reaction.

Example

Pollen is a common allergen that affects many people.

花粉是常见的过敏原，影响许多人。

B1 noun, verb /ˈbændɪdʒ/

bandage

绷带

Meaning

a strip of material used to cover or protect a wound; to cover or wrap a wound with such material

Example

The nurse carefully bandaged his injured arm.

护士给他受伤的手臂包扎了。

B1 preposition/adverb /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/

according

根据

Meaning

As stated by or in agreement with.

Example

According to the report, sales increased last quarter.

根据报告，销售在上个季度增长了。

C1 verb, noun /mʊər/

moor

停泊 / 开阔的土地

Meaning

As a verb: to tie a ship so that it stays in place. As a noun: open, uncultivated land.

Example

The sailors moored the ship at the dock.

水手们把船停泊在码头。

A2 adverb /ˈsʌm.weər/

Somewhere

某处

Meaning

in or at some place; in an unspecified location

Example

I left my keys somewhere in the house.

我把钥匙放在屋子里的某处。

B2 adjective /ɪˈrɪˌspɑn.sə.bəl/

Irresponsible

不负责任

Meaning

lacking a sense of responsibility; careless

Example

It was irresponsible of him to leave without telling anyone.

他在没有告诉任何人就离开，这是不负责任的行为。

A2 noun /ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi/

economy

经济

Meaning

The wealth and resources of a country or region.

Example

A stable economy is essential for national growth.

稳定的经济对国家的增长至关重要。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈdʌktɪv/

inductive

归纳的

Meaning

characterized by the inference of general laws from particular instances; reasoning from specific cases to general principles

Example

The scientist used inductive reasoning to form a hypothesis.

科学家使用归纳推理来形成假设。

B2 adjective /ɪˈreɡjələr/

irregular

不规则的

Meaning

not even or consistent in shape, pattern, time, or behavior; not following normal rules

Example

His attendance at work has been irregular this month.

他这个月上班出勤不规则。

C1 noun /ˈliːniənsi/

leniency

宽容

Meaning

The quality of being more merciful or tolerant than expected.

Example

The judge showed leniency in his ruling.

法官在判决中表现出宽容。

B2 verb /ˈɪmɪteɪt/

imitate

模仿

Meaning

to copy the behavior or manner of someone or something

Example

Children often imitate their parents' behavior.

孩子们经常模仿父母的行为。

C2 noun /ˈɡævəl/

gavel

法槌

Meaning

A small ceremonial mallet used by a judge or an auctioneer to signal attention or mark a decision.

Example

The judge struck the gavel to call the court to order.

法官敲打法槌以召集法庭秩序。

C1 adjective /ˈaʊt.kɑːst/

Outcast

被排斥的人

Meaning

rejected by society; excluded person

Example

He felt like an outcast in his new school.

他在新学校里感觉自己像一个被排斥的人。

B1 verb kleɪmz

claims

夺取生命

Meaning

To take someone's life, to cause death

Example

Workplace pollution claims thousands of lives annually.

工作场所污染每年夺走成千上万的生命。

C2 verb /dɪˈskraɪ/

descry

远远看到

Meaning

to catch sight of something, especially something distant or obscure

Example

From the hilltop, they descried a small village in the distance.

从山顶上，他们看见了远处的一个小村庄。

B2 verb ˈɛkəʊd

echoed

回响

Meaning

To repeat or resound; to be reminiscent of something.

Example

The words of gratitude echoed in his heart.

感恩的言辞在他心中回响。

C1 adjective /prəˈfeɪn/

profane

亵渎的，不敬的

Meaning

showing disrespect or contempt for sacred things; irreverent or vulgar

Example

His jokes were considered too profane for the ceremony.

他的笑话被认为是太亵渎仪式了。

C1 noun /məˈtɪəriəlɪzəm/

Materialism

物质主义

Meaning

A tendency to consider material possessions more important than spiritual values

Example

The rise of materialism in modern society concerns many philosophers.

现代社会物质主义的崛起让许多哲学家感到担忧。

A2 noun /ˈsoʊʃəl ˈmiːdiə/

social media

社交媒体

Meaning

Websites and applications that enable users to create and share content or to participate in social networking.

Example

Social media often causes delays.

社交媒体经常造成延迟。

C1 verb /priːˈɛmpt/

pre-empt

Meaning

to act in advance to prevent an anticipated event from happening; forestall

Example

The government moved to pre-empt a crisis by introducing new policies.

B2 noun /ˈɡlɔː.ri/

Glory

荣耀; 光辉; 荣誉

Meaning

magnificent beauty or splendor; praise, honor, and distinction; a state of absolute happiness

Example

The athlete basked in the glory of winning the Olympic gold medal.

运动员沐浴在赢得奥林匹克金牌的光荣中。

B2 noun /ˈɑːrkaɪvz/

rotate

旋转

Meaning

to turn around a central point or axis

Example

The Earth rotates on its axis once every 24 hours.

地球每24小时围绕其轴线旋转一次。

C1 verb /dɪsˈmæntəl/

dismantle

拆解

Meaning

to take apart; to remove or destroy the parts of

Example

Workers will dismantle the old bridge next month.

工人们将在下个月拆除旧桥。

C2 adjective /ɪmˈpræktɪkəbl/

impracticable

不切实际

Meaning

Not capable of being carried out or put into practice.

Example

The plan seemed impracticable due to limited resources.

由于资源有限，计划显得不切实际。

C1 noun /fiːt/

feat

壮举

Meaning

an achievement that requires great courage, skill, or strength

Example

Climbing Mount Everest was a remarkable feat.

攀登珠穆朗玛峰是一项非凡的壮举。

C2 verb /ˈsʌli/

sully

玷污

Meaning

to damage the purity, integrity, or reputation of something

Example

The scandal sullied the politician’s reputation.

丑闻玷污了政治家的声誉。

B1 verb /ˈmɛʒər/

measure

测量

Meaning

to determine the size, amount, or degree of something

Example

She measured the length of the table.

她测量了桌子的长度。

C1 adjective /miːk/

Meek

温和而顺从; 谦虚; 耐心

Meaning

gentle and submissive; humble; patient

Example

Despite his power, he remained meek and humble.

尽管他有权力，但他依然保持谦逊与温和。

C1 noun /stɛlθ/

stealth

隐秘, 安静地移动

Meaning

The act of moving, doing, or achieving something quietly and secretly.

Example

The cat moved with stealth towards its prey.

猫悄悄地向它的猎物走去。