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B2 noun/verb /ˈsoʊ.ɪŋ/

sewing

缝纫
Meaning
The activity or skill of joining fabric using a needle and thread
Example
She enjoys sewing her own clothes on weekends.
她喜欢在周末缝制自己的衣服。
B2 noun /djuː/

Dew

露水
Meaning
tiny drops of water that form on cool surfaces at night when atmospheric water vapour condenses
Example
The morning dew glistened on the grass.
早晨的露珠在草地上闪闪发光。
C1 noun /ˈtaɪ.rənt/

Tyrant

暴君
Meaning
a cruel and oppressive ruler; a person who exercises power in a harsh manner
Example
The people rebelled against the cruel tyrant.
人民反抗了残忍的暴君。
B1 noun /'pʌmp.kɪn/

Pumpkin

南瓜
Meaning
a large round orange fruit with thick skin and edible flesh
Example
We carved a jack-o'-lantern from a big pumpkin.
我们从一个大南瓜里雕刻了一个南瓜灯。
B2 adverb /ˈfɔːrmərli/

Formerly

以前; 从前
Meaning
in the past; previously; at an earlier time
Example
The building was formerly a school but is now a community center.
这座建筑以前是学校，但现在是一个社区中心。
B1 noun /ˈʃoʊldər/

Shoulder

肩膀
Meaning
the part of the body between the neck and the arm
Example
He carried the bag over his shoulder.
他把包拿在肩膀上。
B2 adjective /dɪˈstrʌktɪv/

Destructive

破坏性
Meaning
causing damage; harmful
Example
The hurricane was highly destructive to coastal areas.
飓风对沿海地区造成了极大的破坏。
B2 verb /ˈklærɪfaɪ/

clarify

澄清
Meaning
to make clear; to explain more clearly
Example
The teacher clarifies the difficult concept.
老师澄清了这个困难的概念。
C2 noun /əˈrɔɪ.oʊ/

arroyo

干河床
Meaning
A dry creek or stream bed that temporarily fills with water after heavy rain.
Example
After the storm, the arroyo quickly filled with rushing water.
风暴过后，干河床迅速被水填满。
A1 noun /bɒks/

Box

盒子
Meaning
a container with flat sides and a lid, used for storing or carrying things
Example
She put her toys in the wooden box.
她把玩具放进木盒里。
C2 adverb, noun /ˈwɛə.wɪð/

wherewith

手段
Meaning
With which; the means or resources needed for something.
Example
He lacked the money wherewith to buy a new house.
他没有足够的钱来买新房。
C1 noun /ɪkˌsperɪˈmɛnteɪʃən/

experimentation

实验
Meaning
The process of performing a scientific procedure to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact.
Example
Experimentation leads to groundbreaking products.
实验引领创新产品。
C2 noun /mɪˈsɑːɡəmi/

misogamy

厌婚症
Meaning
Hatred or dislike of marriage.
Example
His misogamy prevented him from ever settling down with a partner.
他的厌婚症让他无法和伴侣定居下来。
B2 noun /ˈaʊtˌbreɪk/

outbreak

爆发
Meaning
a sudden start or occurrence of something unpleasant, like disease or violence
Example
There was an outbreak of flu in the city.
城市中爆发了流感。
C1 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈbɒlɪkəl/

diabolical

恶魔般的
Meaning
Wicked, cruel, or outrageously bad; resembling the devil.
Example
The dictator’s diabolical rule brought misery to the nation.
独裁者的恶魔般统治给国家带来了苦难。
C1 adjective ˈfæʃ.ɪst

fascist

法西斯
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of fascism; extremely authoritarian.
Example
Fascist governance undermines freedom.
法西斯统治破坏自由。
C1 adjective /ˈpɑːndərəs/

ponderous

沉重而缓慢
Meaning
slow and clumsy because of great weight; dull and labored
Example
The ponderous lecture made it hard for students to stay awake.
这堂沉重而缓慢的讲座使学生们难以保持清醒。
A2 noun /stres/

stress

压力
Meaning
Physical, mental, or emotional strain or tension.
Example
Excessive stress can lead to health issues.
过度的压力可能导致健康问题。
C2 adjective /ˌɪntərˈlɒkjətəri/

interlocutory

临时的
Meaning
Given during the course of a legal action, not final but temporary or provisional.
Example
The judge issued an interlocutory order to maintain the status quo until the hearing.
法官发布了临时命令，以保持听证会之前的现状。
C2 noun /ˈɔːriˌoʊl/

aureole

光环
Meaning
A halo or radiance surrounding the head or body, often in religious art.
Example
The painting showed the saint with an aureole around his head.
这幅画展示了圣人头上方的光环。
B1 adverb /əˈsaɪd/

Aside

一边; 旁边; 离开主要部分
Meaning
to one side; apart; away from the main part
Example
Please set your book aside and listen to me.
请把书放到一边，听我说。
C2 noun /ˈæstər/

Aster

紫菀花
Meaning
a flowering plant with daisy-like flowers that typically bloom in fall
Example
The purple asters bloomed beautifully in the autumn garden.
紫色的紫菀花在秋天的花园里美丽地盛开。
C2 noun /oʊˈtɜːr/

hauteur

傲慢
Meaning
disdainful pride; arrogance
Example
His hauteur made it difficult for others to approach him.
他的傲慢使别人很难接近他。
B2 adjective /ˈfɔːrtʃənət/

fortunate

幸运的
Meaning
Having good luck or receiving something desirable by chance.
Example
She was fortunate to escape the accident without injuries.
她很幸运没有在事故中受伤。
B2 noun /ˈkætəlɔːɡ/

catalog

目录
Meaning
a complete list of items, typically arranged systematically
Example
The library provides an online catalog of all available books.
图书馆提供所有可用书籍的在线目录。
C2 adjective /ˌɛfəˈvɛsənt/

effervescent

充满活力
Meaning
Giving off bubbles; lively, enthusiastic, and full of energy.
Example
She had an effervescent personality that brightened every room.
她有着充满活力的个性，照亮了每个房间。
C1 verb /ˈheɪsən/

hasten

加速
Meaning
To move or act quickly; to cause something to happen sooner.
Example
He hastened to finish his work before the deadline.
他急忙在截止日期前完成工作。
C2 verb /dɪˈspɔɪl/

despoil

掠夺
Meaning
To steal or violently remove valuable possessions from a place.
Example
The invaders despoiled the village during the war.
入侵者在战争期间掠夺了村庄。
A1 verb /tiːtʃ/

teach

教授
Meaning
to give knowledge or instruction to someone; to show how to do something
Example
She teaches English at the local school.
她在当地学校教英语。
C2 adjective /ˈproʊtiən/

protean

多变的
Meaning
tending or able to change frequently or easily; versatile
Example
She is a protean artist who experiments with many styles.
她是一位多变的艺术家，尝试许多不同的风格。
C1 adjective /ˈseɪ.vər.i/

savory

美味的（咸的或辣的）
Meaning
Having a pleasant salty or spicy taste; morally acceptable.
Example
The restaurant serves a variety of savory dishes.
这家餐厅提供各种美味的菜肴。
C2 adjective /ˌpaɪroʊˈtɛknɪk/

pyrotechnic

烟火技术
Meaning
Relating to fireworks or spectacular displays involving fire.
Example
The city celebrated with a grand pyrotechnic display on New Year's Eve.
这座城市在新年前夕举办了盛大的烟火技术展示。
C1 noun /wɪk/

Wick

蜡烛芯
Meaning
a cord or strand of cotton that burns to provide light in a candle or lamp
Example
The candle wick needs to be trimmed for better burning.
蜡烛芯需要修剪，以便更好地燃烧。
B2 noun /vɜːrdʒ/

Verge

边缘; 极限; 门槛
Meaning
the edge or border of something; very close to happening
Example
She was on the verge of tears.
她几乎要哭出来了。
A2 noun /ɪmˈpɔːtəns/

importance

重要性
Meaning
The quality or state of being important; consequence or significance.
Example
The importance of time management cannot be overstated.
时间管理的重要性无法被夸大。
B2 verb /prɪˈveɪl/

prevail

占上风
Meaning
To prove more powerful or superior; to be widespread or common.
Example
Justice will always prevail over injustice.
正义总会战胜不公正。
C1 noun /kənˈkʌrəns/

concurrence

一致
Meaning
Agreement or union in action, opinion, or occurrence; simultaneous happening of events.
Example
The project was completed with the concurrence of all departments.
这个项目是在所有部门的共识下完成的。
C1 noun /ˈbɜːrθraɪt/

birthright

出生权利
Meaning
A privilege or possession that a person has from birth.
Example
Freedom is considered a birthright of every individual.
自由被认为是每个人的出生权利。
C2 adjective /ˈpʌdʒi/

pudgy

圆胖
Meaning
slightly fat or chubby in a way that is often cute
Example
The baby had pudgy cheeks that everyone adored.
这个宝宝有圆胖的脸颊，大家都很喜欢。
B2 adjective /ˈhoʊl.səm/

Wholesome

有益健康的; 促进身体或道德福祉的
Meaning
conducive to or promoting moral or physical well-being; healthy
Example
Eating wholesome food is important for good health.
吃健康的食物对保持良好的健康很重要。
C1 adjective ˌɪn.trəˈspek.tɪv

introspective

内省的
Meaning
Characterized by or given to introspection; examining one's own thoughts and feelings.
Example
Writers tend to be highly introspective individuals.
作家通常是高度内省的人。
C2 verb /kənˈdʒɔɪn/

conjoin

联合
Meaning
to join together or unite; to combine
Example
The two rivers conjoin just before reaching the sea.
两条河流在到达大海之前汇合。
C2 verb /bɪˈɡaɪl/

beguile

迷住 / 通过欺骗来吸引
Meaning
to charm or enchant someone, often in a deceptive way
Example
She beguiled the audience with her storytelling.
她通过讲故事迷住了观众。
A1 preposition, conjunction, adverb /ˈæftər/

after

之后
Meaning
in the time following an event or another action
Example
We went for ice cream after the movie.
我们看完电影后去吃冰淇淋。
C1 adjective /koʊˈɪnsɪdənt/

coincident

同时
Meaning
Occurring at the same time; occupying the same position in space or time.
Example
The festival was coincident with the national holiday.
节日与国庆假日是同时发生的。
C1 verb /fɔːrˈʃædoʊ/

foreshadow

预示
Meaning
To indicate or suggest something that will happen in the future
Example
Dark clouds foreshadowed an approaching storm.
乌云预示着即将来临的暴风雨。
C1 noun /ɪmˈpɛdɪmənt/

impediments

障碍
Meaning
A hindrance or obstruction in doing something; things that prevent progress or achievement.
Example
Economic impediments often hinder social development.
经济障碍常常阻碍社会发展。
B1 verb ɪkˈspændɪŋ

expanding

扩展
Meaning
Becoming larger or more extensive; increasing in size, number, or importance.
Example
Expanding education opportunities helps reduce inequality.
扩展教育机会有助于减少不平等。
B2 adjective ˌkɑː.bən ˈnjuː.trəl

carbon-neutral

碳中和
Meaning
Having a balance between emitting carbon and absorbing carbon from the atmosphere; not adding to overall carbon emissions.
Example
The company aims to be carbon-neutral by 2030.
该公司计划在2030年实现碳中和。
C1 adjective /ˈpriːmə/

prima

主要的, 卓越的
Meaning
first or most important; excellent
Example
She was treated as the prima ballerina of the troupe.
她被视为舞蹈团的首席舞者。
C1 noun /ˈdʒɒt.ər/

Jotter

记事本
Meaning
a small notebook for writing quick notes or reminders
Example
The student carried a jotter to write down important points during lectures.
学生带着记事本，在讲座期间写下重要要点。
B1 verb /skriːm/

scream

尖叫
Meaning
to make a loud, high-pitched sound, usually because of fear, pain, or excitement
Example
She screamed when she saw the spider.
她看到蜘蛛时尖叫了。
B2 noun ˌdedɪˈkeɪʃn

dedication

奉献
Meaning
The quality of being dedicated or committed to a task or purpose; devotion.
Example
His dedication laid the foundation of Indian science.
他的奉献为印度科学奠定了基础。
C2 noun /poʊˈzɜːr/

poseur

Meaning
A person who pretends to be something they are not, often to impress others.
Example
Many considered him a poseur because he exaggerated his accomplishments.
B2 verb /reɪp/

rape

强奸
Meaning
to force someone to have sexual intercourse without their consent
Example
The law strictly punishes those who commit rape.
法律严惩那些犯强奸罪的人。
C1 verb /ɪɡˈzæspəˌreɪt/

exasperate

激怒
Meaning
to irritate or annoy intensely
Example
His constant complaints began to exasperate his coworkers.
他不断的抱怨开始让同事恼火。
C2 noun /ˌnɛɡlɪˈʒeɪ/

negligee

轻薄丝绸睡衣
Meaning
A woman's light dressing gown, often made of thin or silky material.
Example
She wore a silk negligee before going to bed.
她在睡觉前穿上了丝绸睡衣。
A1 verb /ˈvɪzɪt/

visit

参观
Meaning
to go and see someone or somewhere; to pay a call
Example
We plan to visit the museum this weekend.
我们计划这个周末参观博物馆。
A2 noun/verb /puːl/

pool

游泳池
Meaning
a small body of still water, or a game played in a rectangular table with balls
Example
The children swam in the pool all afternoon.
孩子们整个下午都在游泳池里游泳。
C2 noun /dæmˈneɪ.ʃən/

Damnation

永恒的惩罚; 破坏
Meaning
condemnation to eternal punishment in hell; something that causes ruin or failure
Example
The preacher spoke about salvation and damnation in his sermon.
传教士在他的讲道中谈到了救赎和诅咒。
A2 noun /ˈdɪfɪkəlti/

difficulty

Meaning
the state or condition of being hard to do, deal with, or understand
Example
He faced great difficulty in learning a new language.
C1 noun /ˈɛksələnsɪ/

excellency

阁下
Meaning
a title of honor for people of high rank, especially ambassadors or governors
Example
His Excellency the Ambassador attended the ceremony.
阁下大使参加了仪式。
B2 verb /ˈklæsɪfaɪ/

classify

Meaning
to arrange or organize into categories or groups
Example
The librarian classified the books by subject.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈvʌlnərəbl/

invulnerable

无敌
Meaning
Impossible to harm, damage, or defeat.
Example
The fortress was thought to be invulnerable to attack.
堡垒被认为无法受到攻击。
C1 noun /flæt fɪʃ/

Flat fish

比目鱼
Meaning
a type of fish with a flattened body that lives on the sea floor
Example
Flat fish like sole and flounder are excellent for grilling.
像鳎鱼和比目鱼这样的平鱼非常适合烤制。
A2 verb /plænt/

plant

种植
Meaning
to put seeds or plants in the ground; to place something firmly
Example
She planted roses in her garden.
她在她的花园里种植了玫瑰。
B2 noun /æmˈfɪbiən/

amphibian

Meaning
A cold-blooded vertebrate animal that can live both on land and in water.
Example
A frog is a common amphibian that lives both in water and on land.
C1 adjective /vɪˈveɪʃəs/

vivacious

充满活力
Meaning
Attractively lively and animated.
Example
She was admired for her vivacious personality.
她因其充满活力的个性而受到赞赏。
B1 noun ˌɪndɪˈpendəns

independence

独立
Meaning
The fact or state of being independent; freedom from outside control; not being subject to another's authority.
Example
Independence inspired the movement.
独立激发了运动。
C1 noun /ˈhiːdəˌnɪzəm/

hedonism

享乐主义
Meaning
The pursuit of pleasure and self-indulgence as the highest goal.
Example
The lifestyle of the rich is often criticized as pure hedonism.
富人的生活方式常被批评为纯粹的享乐主义。
A2 verb,noun /pæk/

pack

Meaning
to put things into a container for storage or transport; a collection of items kept together
Example
She packed her clothes into a suitcase for the trip.
C2 adjective /ˈloʊð.səm/

Loathsome

令人厌恶的
Meaning
causing hatred or disgust; repulsive
Example
The loathsome smell from the garbage made everyone leave the room.
垃圾散发出的令人厌恶的气味让每个人离开了房间。
A1 adverb /ˈleɪtər/

later

稍后
Meaning
At a time subsequent to a reference time; afterwards.
Example
We will discuss the details later.
我们稍后讨论细节。
C1 noun ˈiː.θɒs

ethos

文化、时代或社区的特征精神
Meaning
The characteristic spirit of a culture, era, or community as manifested in its beliefs and aspirations.
Example
The company's ethos is built on innovation and integrity.
公司的文化精神建立在创新和诚信之上。
A1 noun wɜːrdz

words

词语
Meaning
A single distinct meaningful element of speech or writing, used with others to form communication.
Example
Learning new words expands vocabulary.
学习新单词可以扩展词汇量。
C2 noun /ˈækəlaɪt/

acolyte

Meaning
a follower or assistant, especially in a religious service or as a devoted supporter of a leader
Example
The senator arrived with a small group of acolytes who handled the press.
B2 noun /ˈmɛr.ɪt/

Merit

优点; 美德; 值得表扬的品质
Meaning
The quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially deserving praise, reward, or attention
Example
She was promoted based on her merit and hard work.
她是基于自己的优点和努力工作获得晋升的。
B2 adjective /stɑːrk/

stark

严峻的, 锋利的
Meaning
Severe, sharp, or clearly defined; plain and without any decoration.
Example
The stark contrast between poverty and wealth was evident in the city.
贫困与财富之间的鲜明对比在城市中显而易见。
B1 noun prɪˈven.ʃən

prevention

预防
Meaning
The action of stopping something from happening or arising.
Example
Prevention of fascism ensures democracy.
法西斯主义的预防确保了民主。
C2 adjective /ˈwiːk niːd/

weak-kneed

胆小
Meaning
Lacking determination or courage; easily frightened or yielding.
Example
The leader was criticized for being weak-kneed in the face of opposition.
领导者因在面对反对时胆小而受到批评。
C1 adjective /əˈnɒmələs/

anomalous

异常
Meaning
deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected
Example
Scientists observed an anomalous result during the experiment.
科学家在实验中观察到了一个异常的结果。
C1 noun /fəˈsɑːd/

facade

外立面
Meaning
The front of a building; a false or superficial appearance
Example
The building's glass facade reflected the sunset.
建筑物的玻璃外立面反射了日落。
A1 noun /ˈsændwɪtʃ/

sandwich

三明治
Meaning
two pieces of bread with food such as meat, cheese, or salad between them
Example
I made a chicken sandwich for lunch.
我做了一个鸡肉三明治作为午餐。
C2 adjective /dɪˈkɔːrəs/

decourous

得体
Meaning
characterized by propriety, good taste, and proper manners
Example
She maintained a decourous silence during the ceremony.
她在仪式上保持了得体的沉默。
B2 verb /stʌn/

stun

震惊, 使昏迷
Meaning
to shock or surprise someone greatly; to knock someone unconscious or dazed
Example
The news of her sudden resignation stunned everyone.
她突然辞职的消息让大家都震惊了。
C1 adjective ɪˈræt.ɪk

erratic

不规则
Meaning
Unpredictable and inconsistent; not even or regular in pattern or movement.
Example
His erratic behavior confused his colleagues.
他的不规则行为让他的同事们感到困惑。
B1 adjective /ɡrænd/

Grand

宏伟; 壮丽; 卓越;
Meaning
impressive; magnificent; excellent;
Example
The grand palace impressed all the visitors.
宏伟的宫殿给所有游客留下了深刻的印象。
C1 verb /ˌpriːdɪˈtɜːrmɪn/

predetermine

预定
Meaning
to establish or decide something in advance
Example
The outcome of the match seemed predetermined.
比赛结果似乎是预定的。
B2 adjective /ˈsɜːrkjələr/

circular

圆形的
Meaning
shaped like a circle; round in form
Example
The kids sat in a circular arrangement around the campfire.
孩子们围坐在篝火旁，形成圆形的布局。
C2 noun əˌklaɪ.mə.tɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

acclimatization

适应
Meaning
The process of adapting to a new environment or condition.
Example
The hikers needed time for acclimatization to high altitudes.
徒步旅行者需要时间来适应高海拔。
C1 verb /rɪˈbʌt/

rebut

反驳
Meaning
to argue against or prove wrong; to refute
Example
The lawyer rebutted the false accusations with strong evidence.
律师用有力的证据反驳了虚假的指控。
B1 noun /ˈhɔːlweɪ/

hallway

走廊
Meaning
a corridor in a building that connects rooms
Example
The kids left their shoes in the hallway.
孩子们把鞋子留在了走廊里。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɒrɪdʒəbəl/

incorrigible

无法纠正的
Meaning
incapable of being corrected, improved, or reformed
Example
He is an incorrigible optimist who never loses hope.
他是一个无法纠正的乐观主义者，从不放弃希望。
C2 noun /ˈtaɪtwɒd/

tightwad

吝啬鬼
Meaning
a person who is unwilling to spend money; a miser
Example
Everyone calls him a tightwad because he never buys gifts.
每个人都叫他吝啬鬼，因为他从不买礼物。
C1 noun /ˈriːpər/

reaper

割草和收获作物的人或机器
Meaning
a person or machine that cuts and gathers crops
Example
The reaper moved slowly through the golden fields.
瑞珀缓缓地穿过金色的田野。
C2 verb /ˈdʌmfaʊnd/

dumbfound

震惊
Meaning
to greatly astonish or shock someone so they are temporarily speechless
Example
The magician's trick dumbfounded the audience.
魔术师的把戏让观众震惊。
C1 noun /rɪft/

rift

裂缝
Meaning
a serious break in a relationship; a split or crack
Example
A rift developed between the two friends after the argument.
争执后，两个朋友之间产生了裂缝。
C1 noun /ˈdɒɡmə/

dogma

教条
Meaning
A principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true.
Example
The religious leader strictly adhered to traditional dogma.
宗教领袖严格遵守传统的教条。
C1 adjective /əbˈstrʌk.tɪv/

Obstructive

阻碍性的
Meaning
deliberately creating difficulties or preventing progress; hindering or blocking something
Example
The obstructive policies hindered economic growth.
这些阻碍性的政策阻碍了经济增长。
B2 noun /ˈprɛmɪs/

premise

前提 / 建筑物
Meaning
a statement or idea on which reasoning or an argument is based; also a building or property
Example
His argument was based on a false premise.
他的论点是建立在一个错误的前提上的。
A2 noun ˈprəʊ.ses

process

过程
Meaning
A series of actions or steps taken in order to achieve a particular end.
Example
Recruitment involves a three-stage process.
招聘过程包括三个阶段。
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。
B2 noun məˈmɔːriəl

memorial

纪念碑
Meaning
A structure or building made to remind people of a person or event.
Example
Thousands gather at the National Memorial.
成千上万的人聚集在国家纪念碑前。
A2 noun /niː/

Knee

膝盖
Meaning
the joint connecting the thigh and the lower leg in humans
Example
He fell and scraped his knee on the pavement.
他摔倒并擦伤了膝盖在人行道上。
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。
C2 noun /ˌɪnjuːˈɛndəʊ/

innuendo

暗示
Meaning
An allusive or oblique remark or hint, typically a suggestive or disparaging one.
Example
The manager's innuendo was directed towards his competitor.
经理的暗示是针对他的竞争对手的。
C1 adjective /ˌser.ɪˈmoʊ.ni.əl/

Ceremonial

仪式的
Meaning
relating to or used in ceremonies; formal and ritualistic
Example
The ceremonial dress was worn during the royal wedding.
在皇家婚礼上穿的就是仪式性的服装。
B2 verb /ˈnæv.ɪ.ɡeɪt/

navigate

导航
Meaning
To plan and direct the route or course of a ship, aircraft, or other form of transport.
Example
The GPS helps navigate complex routes.
GPS帮助导航复杂的路线。
C1 verb /prəˈlɪf.ə.reɪt/

proliferate

扩散
Meaning
To increase rapidly in numbers; to grow or spread quickly and extensively.
Example
Startups tend to proliferate in a thriving economy.
初创公司在繁荣的经济中往往会迅速扩展。
C1 verb /səˈkʌm/

succumb

Meaning
To give in to pressure, temptation, or illness; to yield or fail to resist.
Example
He finally succumbed to his illness after a long struggle.
A1 noun /dɛsk/

desk

书桌
Meaning
a piece of furniture with a flat surface used for writing or working
Example
The books are on the desk.
书籍在书桌上。
C1 adjective /ˈzoʊ.nəl/

Zonal

区域的
Meaning
relating to or arranged in zones; of, relating to, or having the form of a zone
Example
The city implemented a zonal parking system to manage traffic congestion.
城市实施了分区停车系统来管理交通拥堵。
C1 noun /əˈpɒlədʒɪst/

apologist

辩护者
Meaning
a person who defends or justifies something, often a controversial belief or institution
Example
He is known as an apologist for authoritarian regimes.
他被认为是独裁政权的辩护者。
C1 noun /ˌdɛməˈlɪʃən/

demolition

拆除
Meaning
the act or process of destroying a building or structure
Example
The demolition of the old factory took several weeks.
拆除旧工厂花了好几个星期。
C1 adjective ˈek.wɪ.tə.bəl

equitable

公平的
Meaning
Fair and impartial
Example
Equitable AI ensures fairness in technology use.
公平的人工智能确保了技术使用中的公平性。
B2 noun ˈskruːtɪni

scrutiny

详细审查
Meaning
Critical observation or examination
Example
The new law is under scrutiny by the legislative body.
新法律正在立法机关的详细审查中。
C1 adjective /frɔːt/

fraught

充满
Meaning
Filled with or likely to result in something undesirable.
Example
The negotiations were fraught with tension and uncertainty.
谈判充满了紧张和不确定性。
A2 noun /ˈhæb.ɪt/

habit

习惯
Meaning
A settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up.
Example
Eye rubbing is a harmful habit.
揉眼睛是一种有害的习惯。
C1 noun /moʊl/

Mole

鼹鼠
Meaning
a small burrowing mammal with tiny eyes and soft fur
Example
The mole dug tunnels under the garden.
鼹鼠在花园下挖了隧道。
C2 verb, noun /ˈɡoʊld.brɪk/

goldbrick

逃避工作
Meaning
to avoid work or duty; a person who shirks responsibility
Example
He was accused of goldbricking while the rest of the team worked hard.
他被指控逃避工作，而其他团队成员都在努力工作。
C1 noun /ˌdiːˈmer.ɪt/

Demerit

过错; 缺点; 由于过错或违法行为而给出的标记
Meaning
a fault or disadvantage; a mark given for a fault or offense
Example
The student received a demerit for arriving late to class repeatedly.
学生因为多次迟到而得到了一个德梅里特。