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C1 noun /ˌsɛlfsəˈfɪʃənsi/

Self-sufficiency

自给自足
Meaning
the ability to supply one's own needs without external assistance; independence
Example
The farm achieved complete self-sufficiency in food production.
农场在食品生产中实现了完全的自给自足。
C2 adjective /əˈɡɒɡ/

agog

Meaning
Highly excited by eagerness, curiosity, or anticipation.
Example
The children were agog with excitement as they waited for the magician to appear.
B1 adverb /səˈpraɪzɪŋli/

surprisingly

令人惊讶地
Meaning
in a way that causes surprise or amazement
Example
Surprisingly, she finished the entire project in just one day.
令人惊讶的是，她在一天之内完成了整个项目。
C1 noun /ˈruːdɪmənt/

rudiment

基础
Meaning
A basic principle, element, or fundamental part of something.
Example
He learned the rudiments of music before joining the band.
他在加入乐队之前学习了音乐的基础知识。
C2 noun/verb /ɡraʊs/

grouse

抱怨 / 一种鸟
Meaning
A type of bird; or to complain or grumble persistently.
Example
He always grouses about the long hours at work.
他总是抱怨工作时长。
B2 noun /rɪˈmeɪnz/

remains

残留物
Meaning
the parts, pieces, or substances that are left after the rest has been used or removed
Example
The remains of the meal were left on the table.
餐后剩余的食物被留在桌上。
B2 noun /dʒiːn/

gene

基因
Meaning
A unit of heredity in living organisms, transferred from parent to offspring, determining traits.
Example
Eye color is influenced by genes inherited from parents.
眼睛的颜色受从父母遗传的基因的影响。
B2 noun /ˈmɔɪs.tʃər/

Moisture

湿气
Meaning
water or dampness that exists in small amounts in the air or on a surface
Example
The skin cream helps retain moisture.
护肤霜有助于保持湿气。
C2 adjective /ˈkɔːpjʊlənt/

corpulent

肥胖的, 胖
Meaning
fat or obese; having a large bulky body
Example
The corpulent man struggled to fit into the small chair.
那个肥胖的男人努力地坐进了小椅子。
C2 noun /sɛnˈtjʊəriən/

centurion

百夫长
Meaning
A commander of a unit of one hundred soldiers in the ancient Roman army.
Example
The centurion led his men into battle with courage.
百夫长带领他的士兵英勇作战。
C1 verb /dɪsˈkʌlər/

discolor

褪色
Meaning
to change color, especially in a way that spoils the original appearance
Example
The fabric began to discolor after being left in the sun.
织物在阳光下被放置后开始褪色。
C2 noun /ˌpæl.ənˈkiːn/

Palanquin

花轿
Meaning
a covered chair or bed carried on poles by bearers
Example
The bride was carried to the wedding ceremony in an ornate palanquin.
新娘在装饰华丽的轿子中被抬到婚礼现场。
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 /əˈrɪs.tə.kræt/

Aristocrat

贵族; 贵族阶层的人
Meaning
a member of the aristocracy; a person of noble rank or birth
Example
The aristocrat lived in a magnificent castle.
那个贵族住在一座宏伟的城堡里。
A2 noun /ˈrʌnɪŋ/

running

跑步
Meaning
the action or sport of running
Example
Running every morning keeps me healthy.
每天早晨跑步保持我健康。
C2 adjective /spɪk/

Spick

极其干净整洁；完美无瑕
Meaning
extremely clean and neat; immaculate
Example
The house was spick and span after the cleaning.
清洁后，房子变得一尘不染，整洁如新。
B1 adjective /ʌnɪmˈplɔɪd/

Unemployed

失业
Meaning
without a job; not having paid work
Example
He has been unemployed for six months now.
他已经失业六个月了。
B2 adjective /ˈhʌm.bəl/

Humble

谦虚的
Meaning
modest; not proud; unassuming;
Example
Despite his success, he remained humble and kind.
尽管他取得了成功，他仍然保持谦虚和善良。
C1 verb ɪˈmɜːrs

immerse

沉浸
Meaning
To involve oneself deeply in a particular activity or interest; to surround completely.
Example
Immerse yourself in the new language.
沉浸在新的语言中。
B1 noun /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ.mənt/

engagement

参与, 订婚
Meaning
The action of engaging or being engaged; participation or involvement.
Example
Social media engagement helps brands connect with their audience.
社交媒体参与帮助品牌与其受众建立联系。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈwel.kəm/

Unwelcome

不受欢迎的; 不想要的; 不邀请的
Meaning
not wanted or accepted; not invited or pleasant
Example
The unwelcome news ruined their vacation plans.
不受欢迎的消息破坏了他们的度假计划。
C1 adjective ɪnˈsaɪ.sɪv

incisive

尖锐
Meaning
Intelligently analytical and clear-thinking; showing clear thought and good understanding of what is important.
Example
His incisive comments revealed the core issues.
他的尖锐评论揭示了核心问题。
A2 noun /ˈtrævələr/

traveller

旅行者
Meaning
A person who is on a journey or frequently travels to different places.
Example
The traveller set out early in the morning to explore new lands.
旅行者一大早出发去探索新的土地。
B1 verb /rɪd/

rid

清除
Meaning
to remove or get rid of something
Example
I need to rid the house of all the clutter.
我需要把家里的杂乱清理掉。
C2 adjective /ˌpjuːsɪˈlænɪməs/

pusillanimous

胆小的
Meaning
showing a lack of courage or determination; timid
Example
The pusillanimous leader avoided making tough decisions.
那个胆小的领导人避免做出艰难的决定。
C2 noun /ˈfrɔːdjʊləns/

fraudulence

欺诈
Meaning
The quality or state of being fraudulent; deceitfulness.
Example
The audit revealed fraudulence in the financial statements.
审计揭示了财务报表中的欺诈行为。
A1 verb /hæv/

have

拥有
Meaning
to possess, own, or hold
Example
They have three children.
他们有三个孩子。
C2 noun /ˈɡrɑːtoʊ/

grotto

洞窟
Meaning
a small picturesque cave, often artificial
Example
Tourists visited the grotto hidden behind the waterfall.
游客参观了隐藏在瀑布后的洞窟。
A2 noun /ˈtræfɪk/

traffic

交通
Meaning
movement of vehicles, goods, or people
Example
There was heavy traffic on the highway this morning.
今天早上高速公路上交通繁忙。
C1 adjective /ˈkoʊpiəs/

copious

大量
Meaning
abundant in supply or quantity
Example
She took copious notes during the lecture.
她在讲座期间做了大量笔记。
B1 noun əbˈdʒek.tɪv

objective

目标
Meaning
A thing aimed at or sought; a goal.
Example
The main objective is to test sustainability.
主要目标是测试可持续性。
C1 adjective/adverb /ɡəˈlɔːr/

galore

大量的
Meaning
In large amounts; abundant or plentiful.
Example
There were books galore in the old library.
在老图书馆里有大量的书。
C1 adjective /ˈsɛnʃənt/

sentient

有感觉的
Meaning
Able to perceive or feel things.
Example
Humans are sentient beings capable of reasoning.
人类是能够推理的感知生命。
C2 verb /priːˈdɛstɪn/

predestine

预定
Meaning
to determine or decide something in advance, often regarded as being fixed by fate or divine will
Example
They believed their paths were predestined by fate.
他们相信他们的道路是命运注定的。
C1 noun /ˈhɪpnətɪzəm/

hypnotism

催眠术
Meaning
The practice or act of inducing hypnosis.
Example
He studied hypnotism as part of his psychology degree.
他在心理学学位课程中学习了催眠术。
B2 adjective + noun aɪˈdiːəl ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt

ideal environment

理想环境
Meaning
Perfect or most suitable conditions for growth or development
Example
Winter creates an ideal environment for vegetable growth.
冬天为蔬菜生长创造了理想的环境。
C1 adverb /ˈhɑr.tɪ.li/

Heartily

衷心地; 全心全意
Meaning
in a sincere and enthusiastic manner; wholeheartedly
Example
She heartily welcomed her guests to the party.
她衷心地欢迎她的客人来到派对。
C1 adjective /ˈɜːr.θən/

Earthen

由土或粘土制成; 与陶瓷有关
Meaning
made of earth or clay; relating to pottery or ceramic materials
Example
The kitchen had beautiful earthen pots for storage.
厨房里有美丽的陶土罐用来存储。
C2 noun /fɔːrˈbɛrəns/

forbearance

宽容
Meaning
Patient self-control; restraint and tolerance, especially in difficult situations.
Example
She showed remarkable forbearance during the heated argument.
她在激烈的争论中表现出了非凡的宽容。
C2 noun /ˈɡɜːrn.zi/

Guernsey

毛衣
Meaning
a knitted sweater; a type of woolen pullover
Example
He wore a warm guernsey during the cold winter evening.
他在寒冷的冬季傍晚穿着一件温暖的毛衣。
C1 noun /maɪt/

mite

螨虫
Meaning
a very small creature, often a tiny arachnid; also used to mean a very small amount
Example
The mattress was infested with dust mites.
床垫里有尘螨。
B1 noun /vəˈraɪəti/

Variety

多样性; 种类
Meaning
the quality of being different or diverse; a number of things of the same general class that are distinct in character or quality
Example
The restaurant offers a wide variety of international dishes.
这家餐厅提供种类繁多的国际菜肴。
B1 verb /ˈkɒntrækt/

contract

签订合同
Meaning
to make smaller; to enter into a formal agreement
Example
The company will contract a new supplier for materials.
公司将签订新的供应商合同。
C2 noun /ˈdræɡˌnɛt/

dragnet

大规模搜捕
Meaning
A systematic search or investigation, often by police to catch criminals.
Example
The police launched a dragnet to capture the fugitives.
警察发起了大规模搜捕，试图抓捕逃犯。
B2 noun, verb /ˈpɛdəl/

pedal

脚操作的杠杆
Meaning
A foot-operated lever for powering or controlling a mechanism, especially on a bicycle.
Example
He pressed down hard on the bicycle pedal.
他用力踩下了自行车的踏板。
B2 noun /ˈprɪv.ə.lɪdʒ/

Privilege

特权
Meaning
a special right or advantage that only one person or group has
Example
It's a privilege to work with such talented people.
与如此有才华的人一起工作是一种特权。
C1 adjective + noun ˌpaɪəˈnɪərɪŋ ˈmɪʃən

pioneering mission

开创性任务
Meaning
A groundbreaking or innovative undertaking that leads the way in a particular field.
Example
Artemis is a pioneering mission in space exploration.
阿耳忒弥斯是一次开创性的太空探索任务。
C2 verb /ˈdʒɜːrnəlaɪz/

journalize

在日记中记录
Meaning
to record daily transactions or events in a journal, especially in accounting
Example
The accountant will journalize all financial transactions at the end of the day.
会计员将在一天结束时记录所有财务交易。
C2 noun /fækˈtoʊtəm/

factotum

全能工人
Meaning
an employee who does many different types of work; a general servant
Example
He worked as a factotum, handling both clerical and maintenance duties.
他作为一个全能工人工作，处理行政和维护任务。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdʌstriəs/

industrious

勤奋的
Meaning
Hardworking and diligent in one's duties.
Example
She is an industrious student who always completes her assignments on time.
她是一个勤奋的学生，总是按时完成她的作业。
C1 noun /hɪˈpɑː.krə.si/

Hypocrisy

伪善
Meaning
the practice of claiming to have moral standards that one does not actually possess; insincerity
Example
His hypocrisy was exposed when he criticized others for the same mistakes he had made.
当他因为自己犯过的同样错误而指责别人时，他的伪善暴露无遗。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrwɜːrd/

foreword

前言
Meaning
a short introduction at the beginning of a book, typically written by someone other than the author
Example
The foreword of the book was written by a famous historian.
这本书的前言是由一位著名的历史学家写的。
C1 adjective /ˈblʌdləs/

bloodless

无血
Meaning
without bloodshed; lacking violence or vitality
Example
The revolution was surprisingly bloodless.
这场革命出奇地没有流血。
C1 noun /ˈævətɑːr/

avatar

阿凡达
Meaning
an icon or figure representing a person in digital contexts; in Hinduism, a divine incarnation
Example
She changed her social media avatar to a new cartoon image.
她将自己的社交媒体头像更换为新的卡通形象。
B2 noun/verb /pəʊl/

poll

民意调查
Meaning
a survey of public opinion or voting in an election
Example
The poll revealed that most people favored the new policy.
民意调查显示大多数人支持新政策。
C1 adjective /əˈɡrɛəriən/

agrarian

农业的
Meaning
Related to farming, agriculture, or rural land.
Example
The country’s economy is still largely agrarian.
这个国家的经济仍然主要是农业的。
B2 verb /suː/

sue

起诉
Meaning
to bring a lawsuit against someone in a court of law
Example
She decided to sue the company for damages.
她决定起诉公司要求赔偿。
A2 verb /rɪˈtɜːrn/

return

返回
Meaning
to come or go back to a place; to give back
Example
I will return home tomorrow.
我明天会回家。
B2 adjective /ˌʌnɪnˈtenʃənəl/

Unintentional

非故意的；意外的
Meaning
not done on purpose; accidental
Example
The damage to the car was unintentional.
车的损坏是非故意的。
A2 noun /ˈdrɑː.mə/

drama

戏剧
Meaning
a play for theater, radio, or television, or an exciting or emotional situation
Example
She loves watching historical drama series.
她喜欢观看历史剧集。
C2 noun /ˈklɪpər/

clipper

理发器 / 19世纪快速航行的船只
Meaning
a tool used for cutting, or a fast sailing ship of the 19th century
Example
The barber used clippers to trim his hair.
理发师用理发器修剪了他的头发。
C2 noun /əˌbɑː.məˈneɪ.ʃən/

abomination

可憎的事物
Meaning
a thing that causes disgust or hatred
Example
Slavery was considered an abomination.
奴隶制被认为是一种可憎的事物。
C1 verb /ˈrɛzəneɪt/

resonate

共鸣
Meaning
To produce or be filled with a deep, full, and reverberating sound; to evoke a feeling or memory.
Example
Her words resonated with the audience.
她的话在听众中产生了共鸣。
B2 adjective ˌsɪm.əlˈteɪ.ni.əs

simultaneous

同时
Meaning
Occurring, operating, or done at the same time.
Example
Simultaneous crop failures affect global food supply.
同时的作物失败影响全球食品供应。
C1 adjective /ˈkɒn.keɪv/

concave

凹形
Meaning
curved inward like the inside of a bowl
Example
The mirror had a concave surface that magnified her reflection.
镜子有一个凹形表面，放大了她的倒影。
B2 noun /ˈbel.i/

Belly

肚子
Meaning
the front part of the human trunk below the ribs, containing the stomach and bowels; abdomen
Example
The baby kicked in her belly during pregnancy.
怀孕期间，宝宝踢了她的肚子。
C1 verb /ˈnʌlɪfaɪ/

nullify

取消
Meaning
to make something legally invalid or ineffective
Example
The court decided to nullify the contract.
法院决定取消合同。
B2 noun /ˌkɒn.tɪˈnjuː.ɪ.ti/

continuity

连续性
Meaning
the state of being continuous or connected; consistency over time
Example
Maintaining continuity in leadership is essential for organizational stability.
在领导力中保持连续性对于组织稳定性至关重要。
C1 noun /ˈspiːʃiː/

specie

硬币
Meaning
money in the form of coins rather than notes or credit
Example
The transaction was made in specie.
交易是以硬币完成的。
B2 noun /ˈtɔːtʃər/

torture

折磨
Meaning
the action or practice of inflicting severe pain on someone as a punishment or to force them to do something
Example
He was subjected to torture during the interrogation.
他在审问中遭受了折磨。
B1 noun /aʊl/

Owl

猫头鹰
Meaning
a nocturnal bird of prey with large eyes and a hooked beak
Example
The owl hooted softly in the darkness of the forest.
猫头鹰在森林的黑暗中轻轻地叫了。
A2 noun /dɪʃ/

Dish

盘子
Meaning
a shallow, flat-bottomed container for cooking or serving food; a particular variety or preparation of food served as part of a meal
Example
Please put the rice on the dish before serving.
请在上菜前将米饭放在盘子里。
C1 verb /piːk/

pique

激发
Meaning
to stimulate interest or curiosity; to arouse resentment or anger
Example
Her remarks piqued his curiosity about the secret project.
她的评论激起了他对秘密项目的好奇心。
C1 noun /ˈwɛlˌduːər/

well-doer

行善者
Meaning
A person who does good deeds; a benefactor.
Example
The community praised the well-doer for his charity.
社区表扬了他的行善行为。
C1 noun /ˈmætrəˌmoʊni/

matrimony

婚姻
Meaning
The state of being married; marriage.
Example
They entered into matrimony after years of friendship.
他们在多年友谊后进入了婚姻。
B1 adjective /təˈrɪfɪk/

terrific

了不起
Meaning
extremely good or excellent; very great or intense
Example
The concert last night was absolutely terrific.
昨晚的音乐会真是太棒了。
B2 noun ˈlɪv.ɪŋ ˈstæn.dədz

living standards

生活水平
Meaning
The degree of wealth and material comfort available to a person or community; quality of life.
Example
High living standards improve satisfaction.
高生活水平提高了满意度。
C1 adjective /rɪˈpʌl.sɪv/

Repulsive

令人反感的; 令人厌恶的; 引起强烈反感的
Meaning
extremely unpleasant; causing strong dislike or disgust
Example
The smell of rotten eggs was absolutely repulsive.
腐烂鸡蛋的气味完全令人反感。
C2 noun /ˌklɛptəˈmeɪniæk/

kleptomaniac

有不可抗拒的偷窃冲动的人
Meaning
A person with an irresistible urge to steal, typically without need or profit.
Example
The kleptomaniac was caught shoplifting again.
这个窃盗狂又一次在商店偷东西时被抓住了。
B1 noun /ɪnˈθjuː.zi.æz.əm/

Enthusiasm

热情; 兴奋; 激情
Meaning
intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval
Example
Her enthusiasm for the project inspired the entire team.
她对这个项目的热情鼓舞了整个团队。
C2 noun /ˈmɪlk pɒt/

Milk-pot

牛奶壶
Meaning
a container specifically used for storing or serving milk
Example
She poured fresh milk from the milk-pot into her glass.
她将新鲜的牛奶从牛奶壶里倒入玻璃杯中。
A2 noun ˈbʌt.ən

button

按钮
Meaning
A small disk or knob sewn onto a garment, either to fasten it by being pushed through a slit made for the purpose, or for decoration.
Example
Press the button to activate the device.
按下按钮以激活设备。
C1 noun ˌvæljuˈeɪʃən

valuation

估价
Meaning
An estimation of the worth of something.
Example
The valuation of the property was much higher than expected.
该物业的评估远高于预期。
B1 adjective /ˈvɪʒuəl/

visual

视觉的
Meaning
Relating to seeing or sight.
Example
The movie was praised for its stunning visual effects.
这部电影因其惊人的视觉效果而受到称赞。
C1 verb /rɪˈnɛɡ/

renege

违约
Meaning
to go back on a promise, agreement, or commitment
Example
The company reneged on its promise to increase wages.
公司违背了他们提高工资的承诺。
B2 adjective /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/

decisive

决定性
Meaning
Having the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively; determining the outcome.
Example
Her decisive action saved the company from collapse.
她的决定性行动挽救了公司免于崩溃。
B2 noun /ˈθiːsɪs/

thesis

论文
Meaning
A long piece of writing on a particular subject, usually for a degree at a university.
Example
She spent two years writing her doctoral thesis.
她花了两年时间写她的博士论文。
C2 noun /boʊl/

boll

圆形种子荚（如棉花或亚麻）
Meaning
The rounded seed capsule of plants such as cotton or flax.
Example
The farmer examined the cotton boll to check its quality.
农民检查了棉花的种子荚，以检查其质量。
C1 noun /ˈvɜːrtɛks/

vertex

顶点
Meaning
The highest point; the top or the apex.
Example
The climber reached the vertex of the mountain.
登山者达到了山顶。
C1 noun /meɪl treɪn/

Mail train

邮政列车
Meaning
a train that carries mail and postal packages
Example
The mail train departs every evening to deliver letters across the country.
邮件列车每天晚上发车，跨越全国递送信件。
C1 noun /ˈmɔːr.ɡɪʤ/

Mortgage

按揭
Meaning
a legal agreement by which a bank lends money to buy property
Example
They took out a mortgage to buy their first house.
他们拿出按揭贷款买了第一套房子。
B2 verb /kənˈtɛnd/

contend

竞争，主张
Meaning
to strive or compete for something; to assert earnestly
Example
Athletes from around the world contend for the championship.
来自世界各地的运动员为冠军而争斗。
B2 adjective /ˈpæsɪv/

passive

被动; (语法) 被动语态
Meaning
not actively responding or participating; in grammar, denoting the voice in which the subject undergoes the action
Example
Instead of taking charge, he remained passive during the meeting.
他在会议中没有采取主导，而是保持被动。
B1 noun /ˈvæk.juːm/

vacuum

真空
Meaning
A space entirely devoid of matter; an absence of atmosphere or content.
Example
The scientist created a vacuum chamber for the experiment.
科学家为实验创建了一个真空室。
C1 noun /ˌæntɪˈsiːdənts/

antecedents

前事
Meaning
previous events, conditions, or people that influence or serve as a basis for something that follows
Example
The lawyer examined the criminal antecedents of the suspect.
律师检查了嫌疑人的犯罪前事。
C2 adjective /ˈkoʊməˌtoʊs/

comatose

昏迷的
Meaning
In a state of deep unconsciousness, resembling or related to coma.
Example
The comatose patient was kept under constant observation.
昏迷的病人被持续观察。
C1 noun /ˌkɒnfləˈɡreɪʃən/

conflagration

大规模毁灭性火灾
Meaning
A large, destructive fire that destroys a great deal of land or property.
Example
The forest was devastated by a massive conflagration that lasted for days.
这片森林被一场持续了几天的大火摧毁。
C1 noun ˈɡræn.dʒər

Grandeur

壮丽
Meaning
Magnificence, majesty, splendor; impressive beauty and scale.
Example
The grandeur of the Colosseum attracts millions of visitors.
罗马斗兽场的宏伟吸引了数百万游客。
B2 noun /θɔːn/

Thorn

刺
Meaning
a sharp pointed part of a plant; something that causes pain or annoyance
Example
Be careful of the thorns on the rose bush.
小心玫瑰丛中的刺。
B2 adjective /sɪˈlek.tɪv/

Selective

选择性的
Meaning
relating to or involving careful selection; choosy about what to accept
Example
The university has a selective admission process for new students.
大学对新生有选择性的录取过程。
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。
A2 noun /dʒiːnz/

jeans

幸福
Meaning
pants made of denim fabric, often blue, worn as casual clothing
Example
He bought a new pair of blue jeans yesterday.
她收到奖项时，无法掩饰自己的幸福。
B2 verb, noun /stæb/

stab

刺伤
Meaning
to pierce or wound with a pointed weapon or object
Example
He was stabbed in the back during the altercation.
他在争执中背部被刺伤。
A2 noun /nʌt/

nut

坚果
Meaning
a hard-shelled fruit that contains a seed, or a small metal piece used in machinery
Example
She ate a peanut, which is a type of nut.
她吃了一颗花生，这是坚果的一种。
C2 adjective /flɛgˈmæt.ɪk/

phlegmatic

冷静的
Meaning
having an unemotional and stolidly calm disposition
Example
Despite the chaos, he remained phlegmatic and composed.
尽管混乱，他依然保持冷静和平静。
C1 proper noun ˈɡləʊbəl ˈfaʊndriz

GlobalFoundries

全球铸造厂
Meaning
A specific company in semiconductor manufacturing.
Example
GlobalFoundries is a leading semiconductor company.
GlobalFoundries 是一家领先的半导体公司。
B2 noun /ˈhæb.ɪ.tæt/

habitat

栖息地
Meaning
The natural environment where an organism lives and meets its needs.
Example
The polar bear's natural habitat is the Arctic region.
北极熊的自然栖息地是北极地区。
C2 adjective /ˈlaɪðsəm/

lithesome

柔韧且优雅
Meaning
gracefully flexible and supple
Example
Her lithesome figure allowed her to move like a ballerina.
她的柔韧身姿使她能像芭蕾舞者一样舞动。
C1 noun /ˈʌp.tɜːn/

upturn

改善
Meaning
An improvement or upward trend in a situation, especially in business or economy.
Example
The company experienced an upturn in sales last quarter.
该公司在上个季度销售情况有所改善。
C1 noun /ˈkæviˌæt/

caveat

警告
Meaning
a warning or condition to be considered before taking action
Example
The proposal was accepted with one caveat.
该提案在附带警告的情况下被接受。
B1 noun /ˈɪnstəns/

instance

实例
Meaning
An example or single occurrence of something.
Example
This is just one instance of his generosity.
这是他慷慨的一个例子。
C1 adjective /ˈnɔːʃəs/

nauseous

感觉恶心
Meaning
feeling like you are about to vomit; causing a feeling of sickness
Example
The smell of rotten food made her feel nauseous.
腐烂食物的气味让她感到恶心。
B2 noun /ˈkæʃuː nʌts/

Cashew nuts

腰果
Meaning
kidney-shaped nuts from the cashew tree, commonly eaten as snacks or used in cooking
Example
Cashew nuts are often used in Indian sweets and curries.
腰果常用于印度的甜点和咖喱中。
A2 noun /ˈsuːt.keɪs/

suitcase

行李箱
Meaning
A portable rectangular container for carrying clothes and personal items when traveling
Example
She packed her clothes into a suitcase for the trip.
她把衣服打包到旅行用的行李箱里。
A1 noun /deɪz/

days

天数
Meaning
plural of day; refers to multiple 24-hour periods of time
Example
The project will take at least five days to finish.
这个项目将需要至少五天才能完成。
C2 noun /ˈfoʊksl/

forecastle

船首舱
Meaning
The forward part of a ship below the deck, traditionally used as living quarters for the crew.
Example
The sailors gathered in the forecastle after their shift.
水手们在他们的班次结束后聚集在船首舱。
C1 verb /dɪˈsɛləˌreɪt/

decelerate

减速
Meaning
to reduce speed; to slow down
Example
The car began to decelerate as it approached the traffic light.
汽车接近红绿灯时开始减速。
A2 noun tuːlz

Tools

工具
Meaning
A device or implement used to carry out a particular function.
Example
You can use online tools like FamilySearch to create a family tree.
您可以使用像FamilySearch这样的在线工具来创建家谱树。
A2 noun /kɔɪnz/

coins

硬币
Meaning
Flat, typically round pieces of metal issued by a government as money.
Example
He collected old coins from different countries.
他收集了来自不同国家的旧硬币。
C2 noun /ɪkˈskrɛsəns/

excrescence

异常生长
Meaning
An abnormal outgrowth or lump, often considered unattractive.
Example
The building was considered an excrescence on the landscape.
这座建筑被认为是景观中的一种异常生长。
C1 adjective /ɪˈkwɛstriən/

equestrian

骑术的
Meaning
Relating to horse riding or horseback riders.
Example
She won several equestrian competitions.
她赢得了几场马术比赛。