C1 noun /ˌsɛnsɪtaɪˈzeɪʃən/

sensitization

敏感化

Meaning

The process of becoming sensitive to a substance, situation, or influence.

Example

The doctor warned about the sensitization caused by repeated exposure to chemicals.

医生警告了由于反复接触化学品引起的敏感化。

B2 noun /ˈɪdɪət/

idiot

白痴

Meaning

a person who acts in a way that is considered very stupid or foolish

Example

He acted like an idiot at the party last night.

他昨晚在派对上像个白痴一样表现。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈrek.wɪ.zɪt/

Requisite

必要的; 强制的

Meaning

made necessary by particular circumstances; required

Example

Good communication skills are requisite for this job.

良好的沟通技巧是这项工作的必要条件。

C1 adjective /dɪˈɡreɪdɪd/

degraded

退化

Meaning

Reduced in quality, dignity, or condition.

Example

The villagers were forced to live in degraded conditions.

村民们被迫在退化的条件下生活。

B2 noun /rɪˈzembləns/

Resemblance

相似

Meaning

the state of being alike or similar; similarity in appearance or character

Example

There's a strong resemblance between the two sisters.

这两个姐妹之间有着强烈的相似性。

A2 noun /ədˈvaɪs/

advice

建议

Meaning

Guidance or recommendations offered with regard to prudent future action.

Example

Experts provide advice for better air quality.

专家提供建议，以改善空气质量。

C1 adjective /ˈweɪwərd/

wayward

叛逆的

Meaning

Difficult to control or predict because of unusual or perverse behavior.

Example

The teacher struggled to manage the wayward students.

老师很难管理那些叛逆的学生。

C1 verb /ʃɪə/

shear

修剪

Meaning

to cut the wool off a sheep or to cut something with sharp tools like scissors or shears

Example

The farmer will shear the sheep in the spring.

农民将在春天修剪羊毛。

A2 verb /raɪz/

rise

上升

Meaning

to move upward; to get up from bed; to increase

Example

The sun rises in the east.

太阳从东方升起。

C1 noun /ˈwɪŋˌspæn/

wingspan

翼展

Meaning

the distance from the tip of one wing to the tip of the other wing

Example

The eagle has an impressive wingspan of over two meters.

老鹰的翼展超过两米。

C1 noun /peɪˈiː/

payee

收款人

Meaning

A person to whom money is paid or is to be paid.

Example

The payee must sign the check before cashing it.

收款人在兑现支票前必须签名。

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 /ˈkæθoʊd/

cathode

负极

Meaning

The negative electrode in a device such as a battery or tube, where electrons enter.

Example

The cathode emits electrons in the tube.

阴极在管中发射电子。

B2 adjective ˌtek.nəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl

technological

技术的

Meaning

Relating to or involving technology, especially scientific technology.

Example

Technological advancements enable futuristic projects.

技术进步使未来的项目成为可能。

C1 noun /ˌrɛpəˈreɪʃən/

reparation

赔偿

Meaning

the making of amends for a wrong done by paying money or helping those who were wronged

Example

The government offered reparations to the victims of the conflict.

政府向冲突受害者提供了赔偿。

B2 verb /pəˈzɛs/

possess

拥有 / 拥有

Meaning

To have or own something; to hold a quality or characteristic.

Example

She possesses great talent in music.

她在音乐上拥有巨大的天赋。

C1 noun /rentʃ/

Wrench

扳手

Meaning

a tool used for gripping and turning nuts, bolts, or pipes

Example

He used a wrench to tighten the bolt.

他用扳手拧紧了螺栓。

B2 noun /dɪˈpləʊ.mə/

diploma

文凭

Meaning

an official document showing that a person has completed a course of study or training

Example

She received her diploma after finishing the nursing program.

她在完成护理课程后获得了文凭。

C2 noun /ˌɛksəˈdʒiːsɪs/

exegesis

注释

Meaning

A critical explanation or interpretation of a text, especially a religious scripture.

Example

The professor gave a detailed exegesis of the biblical passage.

教授对圣经章节进行了详细的注释。

B2 adjective /ˈmɪθɪkəl/

Mythical

神话的

Meaning

existing only in myths or legends; imaginary or fictitious

Example

Dragons are mythical creatures that appear in many cultures.

龙是神话中的生物，出现在许多文化中。

C2 noun /ˈmæsəkɪst/

masochist

受虐狂

Meaning

a person who derives pleasure from their own pain or humiliation

Example

He was called a masochist for enjoying tough challenges.

他因享受艰难挑战而被称为受虐狂。

C1 verb /ˈstaɪfəld/

stifled

压制

Meaning

to suppress, hold back, or prevent something from happening

Example

He stifled a laugh during the serious meeting.

他在严肃的会议中压制了笑声。

B1 noun /ˈdʒuː.əl/

Jewel

宝石; 珍贵的石头; 装饰品

Meaning

a precious stone, typically a single crystal or piece of a hard lustrous or translucent mineral; a valuable ornament

Example

The crown was adorned with precious jewels from around the world.

王冠上装饰着来自世界各地的珍贵珠宝。

B2 adverb /ˌnɒnˈstɒp/

Non-stop

不停地; 不间断地

Meaning

continuing without stopping; without interruption

Example

The train traveled non-stop from London to Paris.

火车从伦敦到巴黎不停驶行。

B2 noun /ˈæftərˌlaɪf/

afterlife

Meaning

Life or existence that some believe continues after physical death.

Example

Many cultures have different beliefs about the afterlife.

A2 adjective /wɪrd/

weird

奇怪

Meaning

suggesting something supernatural or very strange; unusual

Example

The movie had a weird ending that nobody expected.

电影有一个奇怪的结局，没有人预料到。

B2 verb /skeər/

scare

恐吓

Meaning

to frighten someone or make them feel afraid

Example

The loud noise scared the baby.

大声的噪音把婴儿吓坏了。

C2 noun /ˈhænd ˌrɪŋɪŋ/

hand-wringing

过度担忧

Meaning

excessive worry or concern expressed in a visible or dramatic way.

Example

There was much hand-wringing over the political crisis.

关于政治危机有很多戏剧性的担忧。

C1 noun /ˈmaɪkrəʊˌklaɪmæt/

microclimate

微气候

Meaning

The climate of a small, specific area that may differ from the general climate of the surrounding region, often influenced by local factors like terrain, vegetation, or buildings.

Example

A microclimate can have a significant impact on plant growth.

微气候可能对植物的生长产生重要影响。

C2 adjective /ʌnˈmɪtɪɡeɪtɪd/

unmitigated

完全

Meaning

absolute; not lessened or moderated

Example

The meeting was an unmitigated disaster.

会议是一次完全的灾难。

C2 adjective /woʊnt/ or /wɔːnt/

wont

习惯

Meaning

accustomed or used to doing something

Example

She rose early, as she was wont to do.

她早早起床，正如她习惯做的那样。

A2 noun /liːf/

Leaf

叶子

Meaning

a flattened structure of a higher plant, typically green and blade-like, that is attached to a stem

Example

The autumn leaves are falling from the tree.

秋天的叶子从树上落下。

C2 noun /ˈpɒl.iˌθi.ɪz.əm/

polytheism

多神教

Meaning

the belief in or worship of multiple gods

Example

Ancient Greeks practiced polytheism, worshiping gods like Zeus and Athena.

古希腊人实践多神教，崇拜像宙斯和雅典娜这样的神灵。

C2 noun/verb /sluːs/

sluice

水闸 / 清洗

Meaning

A sliding gate for controlling the flow of water; to wash or rinse with water in large quantities.

Example

The workers sluiced the mud off the street after the heavy rain.

工人们在暴雨后清洗了街道上的泥巴。

C2 noun /ˈfærɪsiː/

pharisee

伪君子

Meaning

A member of an ancient Jewish sect; by extension, a self-righteous or hypocritical person.

Example

He acted like a pharisee, judging others while ignoring his own faults.

他像个法利赛人一样行事，批评别人却忽视自己的错误。

A2 noun /bɔːrd/

board

Meaning

a flat, thin, rectangular piece of material such as wood; also a group of people managing an organization

Example

The board decided to increase the budget.

C1 adjective /ˈplaɪənt/

pliant

灵活的，容易受影响或适应的

Meaning

flexible; easily influenced or adaptable

Example

She has a pliant personality that adapts well to new situations.

她有一个灵活的个性，能够很好地适应新环境。

C1 adjective /ˈɡraʊnd.ləs/

Groundless

无根据的; 毫无根据

Meaning

without foundation or justification; baseless

Example

His accusations against her were completely groundless.

他对她的指控完全没有根据。

C1 noun/verb /stæmˈpiːd/

stampede

混乱的人群

Meaning

A sudden, uncontrolled rush of people or animals; to cause a mass movement.

Example

The loud noise caused a stampede of the crowd.

嘈杂的声音引起了人群中的一阵奔跑。

C1 adjective /ˌaʊt ən ˈaʊt/

out-and-out

完全

Meaning

complete; absolute; used to emphasize something extreme

Example

The speech was an out-and-out lie.

这个演讲是一个完全的谎言。

B2 noun /bɪd/

Bid

出价; 投标

Meaning

an offer to pay a certain amount for something; an attempt to obtain or achieve something

Example

She made a bid for the antique vase at the auction.

她在拍卖会上出价购买那只古董花瓶。

C2 noun /ˈɒb.stɪ.nə.si/

obstinacy

固执

Meaning

Stubborn refusal to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so.

Example

His obstinacy made negotiations difficult.

他的固执使谈判变得困难。

A1 noun ˈmuːviz

movies

电影

Meaning

A story or event recorded by a camera as a set of moving images and shown in a theater or on television.

Example

Watching movies helps in language learning.

看电影有助于语言学习。

A2 noun /trɪk/

Trick

把戏; 欺骗; 诡计;

Meaning

a cunning act intended to deceive; a skillful action performed for entertainment

Example

The magician performed an amazing card trick that fooled everyone.

魔术师表演了一个令人惊叹的纸牌把戏，欺骗了所有人。

C1 adjective ˈeɪlɪəneɪtɪd

alienated

疏远

Meaning

Feeling isolated or estranged; disconnected from others or society.

Example

Alienated students are more prone to delinquency.

疏远的学生更容易陷入犯罪。

B2 adjective /ˈplen.tɪ.fəl/

Plentiful

丰盛的; 大量的

Meaning

abundant; existing in large quantity

Example

The harvest was plentiful this year due to good weather.

今年由于良好的天气，收成非常丰盛。

C1 noun ˈrɔɪəl ˈbɛŋɡəl ˈtaɪɡər

Royal Bengal Tiger

皇家孟加拉虎

Meaning

A subspecies of tiger found primarily in India and Bangladesh, known for its distinctive orange coat with black stripes.

Example

The Royal Bengal Tiger is an iconic species of the Sundarbans.

皇家孟加拉虎是孙德班的标志性物种。

C1 noun /ˈkwɔːrəm/

quorum

法定人数

Meaning

The minimum number of members needed to conduct official business in a meeting.

Example

The board meeting was postponed because there was no quorum.

由于没有法定人数，董事会会议被推迟了。

B2 noun/adjective /rɪˈpʌblɪkən/

republican

共和党人

Meaning

a member or supporter of a republican political party or system

Example

The republican candidate won the election.

共和党候选人赢得了选举。

C2 noun /ˌdɪpsəˈmeɪniæk/

dipsomaniac

酒鬼

Meaning

A person with an uncontrollable craving for alcoholic drinks.

Example

The novel portrayed the tragic downfall of a dipsomaniac who lost everything to alcohol.

这本小说描绘了一位酒鬼的悲惨堕落，他因酒精失去了一切。

B2 verb səˈsteɪnd

sustained

持续的

Meaning

Strengthened and supported; not allowed to weaken or fail.

Example

The proposal was not sustained.

该提案没有得到支持。

A2 verb /dɪˈskraɪb/

describe

描述

Meaning

to give an account of something in words, including details

Example

She described the scene vividly.

她生动地描述了场景。

C1 verb /ɡliːn/

glean

收集

Meaning

to collect or gather slowly and bit by bit, especially information or crops left after harvest

Example

The journalist gleaned facts from several sources.

记者从多个来源收集事实。

C2 noun /seɪn/

seine

大网

Meaning

A large fishing net that hangs vertically in the water.

Example

The fishermen cast their seine into the river.

渔民把他们的大网扔进了河里。

B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsɪlər/

councilor

议员

Meaning

an elected member of a council, especially a local government body

Example

The councilor held a public meeting to discuss local issues.

议员召开了一个公共会议，讨论地方问题。

C2 adjective /ˈdɔːnt.ləs/

dauntless

无畏的，勇敢的，坚定的

Meaning

Showing fearlessness and determination; brave and resolute.

Example

The dauntless soldier fought against all odds.

无畏的士兵与所有困境作斗争。

A2 verb /tʊr/

Tour

巡回演出

Meaning

to travel around a place for pleasure or to perform

Example

The band will tour several cities this summer.

乐队今年夏天将在多个城市巡回演出。

C1 adverb /ˌmæθəˈmætɪkli/

mathematically

从数学上

Meaning

in a way that relates to mathematics; using numbers, formulas, or logical calculation

Example

The problem can be solved mathematically rather than by guesswork.

这个问题可以从数学上解决，而不是靠猜测。

C1 noun /sɔːd fɪʃ/

Sword fish

剑鱼

Meaning

A large marine fish with an elongated bill resembling a sword

Example

The swordfish can swim at speeds up to 60 mph.

剑鱼的游泳速度可达每小时60英里。

B1 noun /ˈtɔːr.təs/

tortoise

乌龟

Meaning

A slow-moving land reptile with a hard shell.

Example

The tortoise slowly crossed the garden.

乌龟慢慢地穿过花园。

B1 adjective ˈkɒmplɛks

complex

复杂

Meaning

Having many interrelated parts or factors; complicated.

Example

The relationship between poverty and education is complex.

贫困与教育之间的关系很复杂。

C1 noun /kɑːrˈtɒɡrəfər/

cartographer

制图师

Meaning

A person who makes maps.

Example

The cartographer carefully drew the map of the new territory.

制图师小心地绘制了新区域的地图。

C1 noun nɪˈmɒnɪks

mnemonics

记忆法，助记符

Meaning

A technique to aid memory; a device such as a pattern of letters, ideas, or associations

Example

Mnemonics help in remembering complex concepts easily.

助记符帮助轻松记住复杂的概念。

A2 noun /tʃɜːrtʃ/

church

教堂

Meaning

a building used for public Christian worship

Example

The old church in the village was built in the 18th century.

村里的古老教堂建于18世纪。

C1 noun /ˈælkəmi/

alchemy

炼金术

Meaning

A medieval practice combining elements of chemistry and philosophy, aimed at transforming matter, especially turning base metals into gold.

Example

Medieval scientists devoted their lives to alchemy.

中世纪的科学家们将他们的生命献给了炼金术。

C1 adjective /əˈwɒʃ/

awash

淹没

Meaning

covered or flooded with water or something in large quantities

Example

The market was awash with cheap imported goods.

市场被廉价的进口商品淹没。

C2 noun

Kinsfolk

家族, 亲戚

A1 pronoun /ˈɛvribɒdi/

everybody

大家

Meaning

all people; everyone

Example

Everybody enjoyed the party.

大家都享受了派对。

C1 adjective /ˈlɔːf.ti/

Lofty

高大；崇高的性格；崇高的风格

Meaning

of great height; noble in character; elevated in style

Example

He has lofty ideals about making the world a better place.

他有崇高的理想，希望能让世界变得更美好。

C2 adjective /ˈstraɪ.eɪ.tɪd/

striated

条纹的

Meaning

marked with thin lines, grooves, or stripes

Example

The muscle fibers appeared striated under the microscope.

在显微镜下，肌肉纤维看起来是条纹的。

A2 noun ˈpræktɪs

practice

练习

Meaning

The actual application or use of an idea, belief, or method; repeated exercise in or performance of an activity or skill.

Example

Daily practice improves fluency.

每天的练习能提高流利度。

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。

B1 noun /ˈlʌk.ʃər.i/

Luxury

奢华

Meaning

the state of great comfort and extravagant living; an inessential, desirable item that is expensive or difficult to obtain

Example

They enjoyed the luxury of a five-star hotel.

他们享受着五星级酒店的奢华。

B1 noun /ˈbriːðɪŋ/

breathing

幸福

Meaning

the process of taking air into and expelling it from the lungs.

Example

Deep breathing can help you relax.

当她收到奖项时，她无法隐藏自己的幸福。

B2 noun /ˈwel.feər/

Welfare

福利; 健康; 幸福

Meaning

the health, happiness, and fortunes of a person or group; care and support

Example

The government is responsible for the welfare of its citizens.

政府负责公民的福利。

C2 noun /ˌmɔːzəˈliːəm/

mausoleum

陵墓

Meaning

A large stately building that houses a tomb or several tombs.

Example

The king was buried in a grand mausoleum.

国王被埋葬在一座宏伟的陵墓中。

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 /ˌkɒrəˈleɪʃən/

correlation

dossier

档案

Meaning

A collection of documents about a particular person, event, or subject.

Example

The lawyer presented a dossier of evidence to the court.

律师向法庭提交了一个证据档案。

B2 adjective /ˈræʃ.ən.əl/

Rational

理性; 合理; 逻辑

Meaning

based on reason and logic; sensible and practical

Example

She made a rational decision based on the available facts.

她根据可用的事实做出了理性的决定。

C2 verb /ɪkˈstɛmpəraɪz/

extemporize

即兴表演

Meaning

To speak or perform without preparation; improvise.

Example

The actor had to extemporize when he forgot his lines.

当演员忘记台词时，他不得不即兴表演。

C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈrʌn/

overrun

侵占

Meaning

to spread over or occupy completely; to exceed a limit or time

Example

The garden was overrun with weeds.

花园被杂草淹没。

B1 noun /ˌrek.ə.menˈdeɪ.ʃən/

Recommendation

finicky

难以取悦; 对细节非常挑剔

Meaning

difficult to please; very particular about details

Example

He is so finicky about his food that he only eats organic vegetables.

他对食物要求如此挑剔，甚至只吃有机蔬菜。

C2 noun /ˌnɒvəˈlɛt/

novellette

短篇小说

Meaning

A short novel or long short story.

Example

The author published a novellette as a preview of her upcoming series.

作者作为她即将发布的系列的预览，发布了一个短篇小说。

B1 noun ˌɪn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən

institution

机构

Meaning

An organization founded and united for a specific purpose; an established law, practice, or custom.

Example

Institutions play a crucial role in governance.

机构在治理中起着至关重要的作用。

B1 noun /ˈsaɪdˌwɔːk/

sidewalk

人行道

Meaning

a paved path for pedestrians at the side of a street.

Example

Children were playing on the sidewalk.

孩子们在路边的人行道上玩耍。

B2 verb /ˈɪr.ɪ.teɪt/

irritate

刺激

Meaning

To make someone annoyed or angry; to cause discomfort or inflammation.

Example

Rubbing your eyes can irritate them.

摩擦眼睛可能会刺激它们。

C2 noun /ˈkætɪˌkɪzəm/

catechism

教义问答

Meaning

A summary of religious principles often in the form of questions and answers; also a set of fixed questions or beliefs.

Example

The priest taught the children the catechism every Sunday.

牧师每周日都教孩子们教义问答。

C1 verb /ˈɡræpəl/

grapple

斗争, 摔跤

Meaning

to struggle or wrestle with something, often a problem or opponent

Example

The company is grappling with financial difficulties.

公司正在与财务困难作斗争。

A2 noun /ræt/

Rat

老鼠

Meaning

a large long-tailed rodent that is typically considered a pest

Example

The rat scurried across the kitchen floor.

老鼠在厨房的地板上快速跑过。

C2 verb /fɪltʃ/

filch

偷

Meaning

to steal something in a sneaky or petty way

Example

He tried to filch a candy bar from the shop.

他试图从商店偷一块糖果。

A2 adjective /ˌwelˈnoʊn/

well-known

著名

Meaning

known by many people; famous or recognized

Example

He is a well-known actor in his country.

他是他国家的著名演员。

C2 verb /ˈtɛmpəˌraɪz/

temporize

拖延

Meaning

To delay making a decision or taking action in order to gain time.

Example

The politician temporized when asked about the controversial issue.

政治家在被问及争议问题时拖延了决策。

B1 noun ɪnˈvestmənt

investment

投资

Meaning

The action or process of investing money for profit or material result.

Example

Investment in waste management infrastructure is essential.

废物管理基础设施的投资至关重要。

B1 adjective /ˈpɜːrmənənt/

Permanent

永久; 不可改变的

Meaning

lasting; unchanging; enduring

Example

The tattoo is a permanent mark on his skin.

纹身是他皮肤上永久的印记。

C2 noun /ˈɒrɪz(ə)n/

orison

祷告

Meaning

a prayer, especially a devout or formal one

Example

He whispered a quiet orison before going to sleep.

他在睡觉前低声祈祷。

A2 adjective /smuːð/

Smooth

平滑的; 无困难的; 流畅的

Meaning

having an even surface; without difficulties; flowing easily

Example

The road was smooth and comfortable to drive on.

这条路很平滑，开车很舒服。

B2 adjective /ˈwʌrisəm/

Worrisome

令人担忧的; 令人不安的

Meaning

causing anxiety or concern; troubling

Example

The student's declining grades were worrisome to his parents.

学生的成绩下降让他的父母感到担忧。

B2 noun /ɡler/

Glare

愤怒的或生气的凝视；强烈和刺眼的光线

Meaning

a fierce or angry stare; a strong and dazzling light

Example

The teacher's stern glare silenced the noisy students immediately.

老师严厉的目光立刻让吵闹的学生安静下来。

C2 adjective /ɪˈmɛrɪtəs/

emeritus

荣休教授

Meaning

having retired but allowed to retain their title as an honor

Example

He is a professor emeritus at the university.

他是大学的荣休教授。

C2 noun /ˈpɪnəs/

pinnace

小船

Meaning

a small boat, often carried by a larger ship

Example

The sailors used a pinnace to reach the shore.

水手们用小船到达了岸边。

B2 noun ˈtrɪbjuːt

tribute

致敬

Meaning

An act, statement, or gift that is intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration.

Example

They paid tribute to the brave freedom fighters.

他们向勇敢的自由斗士表示敬意。

B2 noun /ˈnuː.kʌm.ər/

New-comer

新来者

Meaning

a person who has recently arrived in a place or joined a group

Example

The newcomer was warmly welcomed by the team.

新来者受到了团队的热烈欢迎。

C1 noun /ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒɪst/

anthropologist

人类学家

Meaning

a person who studies human societies, cultures, and their development

Example

The anthropologist spent years studying the tribal community.

人类学家花了几年时间研究部落社区。

C1 noun /rɪˈmɪʃən/

remission

Meaning

A temporary or permanent decrease or disappearance of disease symptoms; forgiveness of sins or debts.

Example

The patient’s cancer is in remission after the treatment.

C2 adjective /ˈdʒɜːrmɪnəl/

germinal

萌芽的

Meaning

Relating to the earliest stage of development.

Example

The idea was still in its germinal stage.

这个想法仍然处于它的萌芽阶段。

B1 adverb /ˈʃɔːt.li/

Shortly

很快; 不久; 简短地

Meaning

soon; in a short time; briefly

Example

The meeting will begin shortly.

会议很快开始。

C1 noun/verb /spuːf/

spoof

幽默模仿

Meaning

A humorous imitation of something, or to trick or parody someone or something.

Example

The comedian spoofed the politician’s speech to entertain the audience.

喜剧演员模仿政治家的演讲来娱乐观众。

C1 noun prɪˌsɪp.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən

precipitation

降水

Meaning

Rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to or condenses on the ground.

Example

Annual precipitation levels are decreasing.

年度降水量正在减少。

B2 adjective /ˈstʌf.i/

Stuffy

缺乏新鲜空气; 通风不良; 态度正式和保守

Meaning

lacking fresh air; poorly ventilated; formal and conservative in attitude

Example

The room was stuffy and needed fresh air.

房间里缺乏新鲜空气，需要新鲜空气。

C1 noun /ˈnaɪt.fɔːl/

nightfall

夜幕降临

Meaning

the time when night begins; dusk

Example

They decided to return home before nightfall.

他们决定在夜幕降临之前回家。

C2 verb /ˈfrʌktɪˌfaɪ/

fructify

使…成果丰硕

Meaning

To make fruitful or productive; to bear fruit.

Example

The new policies will help fructify the economic potential of the region.

新的政策将有助于使该地区的经济潜力丰产。

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。

B2 noun /ˈdjuːəʊ/

duo

二重奏

Meaning

a pair of people or things, especially in music or entertainment

Example

The musical duo performed their latest hit at the concert.

这个音乐二重奏在音乐会上演奏了他们的最新热门曲。

C2 noun /kəˈlɒsəs/

colossus

巨人

Meaning

A person or thing of enormous size, importance, or ability.

Example

Einstein was a colossus in the world of science.

爱因斯坦是科学界的巨人。

C2 noun /əˈklɪvɪti/

acclivity

上坡

Meaning

An upward slope or incline on the ground.

Example

The hikers struggled as they climbed the steep acclivity.

登山者在攀登陡峭的上坡时遇到困难。

C1 adjective ɪˈroʊ.ni.əs

erroneous

错误的，不正确的

Meaning

Wrong; incorrect.

Example

His assumptions were completely erroneous.

他的假设完全是错误的。

B2 noun /ˈvɛtərən/

veteran

有经验的人 / 退役军人

Meaning

a person who has long experience in a particular field or an ex-member of the armed forces

Example

He is a veteran of the software industry.

他是软件行业的老兵。

C1 noun /truːs/

truce

停战

Meaning

An agreement between enemies or opponents to stop fighting for a certain time.

Example

The two countries agreed to a truce after weeks of intense fighting.

经过几周激烈的战斗后，两国同意了停战协议。