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C1 noun /ʃɑːrd/

shard

碎片
Meaning
a broken piece of glass, metal, or pottery
Example
He cut his finger on a shard of glass.
他用玻璃碎片割伤了手指。
B2 verb /ˈtrɪɡər/

trigger

触发
Meaning
To cause something to happen or start, often suddenly.
Example
The loud noise triggered the alarm system.
大声的噪音触发了警报系统。
B2 noun (plural) /ˈɑːrtɪˌfæks/

artifacts

文物
Meaning
objects made by humans, often of historical or cultural importance
Example
Archaeologists discovered valuable artifacts in the ruins.
考古学家在废墟中发现了宝贵的文物。
C1 verb /ˌmɪsˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/

misrepresent

Meaning
to give a false or misleading account of something
Example
The lawyer accused the witness of trying to misrepresent the facts.
C1 adjective /ˈpjuː.ni/

puny

虚弱的
Meaning
Small, weak, or insignificant.
Example
He felt puny compared to his stronger classmates.
与他更强大的同学相比，他感觉自己很虚弱。
B2 noun /ˈkænən/

Cannon

大炮
Meaning
large heavy gun that fires cannonballs or shells
Example
The castle was defended by several large cannons.
城堡由几门大加农炮保卫。
C1 adjective /ˈwɪst.fəl/

Wistful

渴望的; 忧郁的
Meaning
having a feeling of longing or yearning; melancholy
Example
She gave a wistful smile when remembering her childhood days.
她在回忆起童年时，露出了一丝惆怅的微笑。
A2 noun ʃef

chef

主厨
Meaning
A professional cook, especially the chief cook in a restaurant or hotel.
Example
The chef specializes in avant-garde dishes.
厨师专门做先锋菜肴。
C2 verb /dɪˈtruːd/

detrude

推向下或推向外面
Meaning
To thrust or force something downward or outward.
Example
The violent waves detruded rocks from the cliff.
暴力的海浪把岩石从悬崖上推了下来。
B2 noun /ˈhæz.ərd/

Hazard

危害; 风险
Meaning
a danger or risk; something that poses a threat to safety
Example
Smoking is a serious health hazard that can lead to lung cancer and heart disease.
吸烟是一种严重的健康危害，可能导致肺癌和心脏病。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈtɛmpərət/

intemperate

失控的
Meaning
Lacking self-control; immoderate, especially in indulgence.
Example
The politician's intemperate remarks caused controversy.
政治家的失控言论引发了争议。
C1 noun /ˌrɛtrɪˈbjuːʃən/

retribution

报应，惩罚
Meaning
punishment inflicted as vengeance for a wrong or crime
Example
The villagers demanded retribution for the crime committed.
村民要求对犯下的罪行进行报应。
C1 adjective /ˈstrɪndʒənt/

stringent

严格
Meaning
strict, precise, and exacting
Example
The government imposed stringent measures during the crisis.
政府在危机期间实施了严格的措施。
C2 noun /ˌɪnvəˈkeɪʃən/

invocation

祈求
Meaning
the act of calling upon a higher power for help, blessing, or inspiration
Example
The ceremony began with an invocation to the gods.
仪式以对神的祈求开始。
B1 noun /ˌprezənˈteɪʃən/

presentation

展示
Meaning
The manner or style in which something is given, offered, or displayed.
Example
The presentation of the new product was well received.
新产品的展示得到了很好的接受。
C2 adjective /ˈlɪmpɪd/

limpid

清澈
Meaning
Clear and transparent, easily understood.
Example
The limpid water of the lake reflected the sky perfectly.
湖水清澈地反射了天空。
B2 noun /ˈfɪlmˌmeɪkər/

film-maker

电影制作人
Meaning
A person who directs or produces films
Example
The film-maker received an award for his latest documentary.
电影制作人因他最新的纪录片获得了奖项。
B2 verb /ˈstrʌɡlɪŋ/

struggling

挣扎
Meaning
Making forceful or violent efforts to get free of restraint or constriction; having difficulty achieving something.
Example
Many regions are struggling with economic recovery.
许多地区在经济复苏中挣扎。
C1 adjective /ˈɜːrstwaɪl/

erstwhile

曾经
Meaning
former or in the past
Example
They were erstwhile friends but no longer speak.
他们曾经是朋友，但现在不再交谈。
C1 adjective /ˈsæv.i/

savvy

聪明, 精明
Meaning
Having practical knowledge and the ability to make good judgments.
Example
She is a tech-savvy entrepreneur.
她是一位技术精通的企业家。
C1 noun /ˈɒf.sprɪŋ/

offspring

后代
Meaning
a person's child or children; an animal's young
Example
The bird carefully fed its offspring.
那只鸟小心地喂养了它的后代。
C1 noun/verb /ˈætrəfi/

atrophy

萎缩
Meaning
a decrease in size or wasting away of a body part, tissue, or ability due to lack of use
Example
Without regular exercise, muscles may atrophy over time.
没有规律的锻炼，肌肉随着时间的推移可能会萎缩。
B2 verb /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/

diminish

Meaning
to make or become less; to reduce in size, importance, or value
Example
Over time, his influence in the company began to diminish.
B1 verb /ˈɛstɪˌmeɪt/

estimate

估算
Meaning
To roughly calculate or judge the value, number, quantity, or extent of something.
Example
The engineer estimated the cost of the project at $5 million.
工程师估算了项目的成本为500万美元。
C1 noun /fæd/

fad

短暂流行的时尚，趋势
Meaning
a temporary fashion or trend; a short-lived craze
Example
The new diet became a popular fad among teenagers.
新的饮食成了青少年中的短暂流行趋势。
C2 noun /ˈʒɑːndɑːrm/

gendarme

宪兵
Meaning
A French police officer, especially a member of a military-style police force.
Example
The gendarme stopped the car for a routine check.
宪兵因例行检查而拦住了汽车。
C1 noun /ˈweɪs(t).koʊt/

waistcoat

背心
Meaning
a sleeveless garment worn over a shirt and under a jacket
Example
He wore a black waistcoat with his suit.
他穿着一件黑色的背心和他的西装。
A2 noun /ˈpeɪntɪŋ/

painting

画
Meaning
a picture or design made using paint
Example
The painting on the wall was created by a famous artist.
墙上的画是由一位著名艺术家创作的。
A1 adjective /tʃiːp/

Cheap

便宜; 低价
Meaning
low in price; costing little money
Example
This restaurant serves cheap but delicious food.
这家餐厅提供便宜但美味的食物。
C1 noun ˌmɛtə ˈmɔːfəsɪs

metamorphosis

蜕变
Meaning
A change of the form or nature of a thing or person into a completely different one, by natural or supernatural means.
Example
The company's metamorphosis from a small startup to a global leader was remarkable.
这家公司的蜕变从一家小型初创公司成长为全球领导者，令人瞩目。
C2 noun /ˈmaɪtər/

miter

主教帽
Meaning
a tall, pointed hat worn by bishops; also a type of joint made between two pieces of material
Example
The bishop placed the miter on his head during the ceremony.
主教在仪式中把主教帽戴在头上。
C1 noun /ˌmɔːrəˈtɔːriəm/

moratorium

暂停令
Meaning
A temporary suspension or delay of an activity, law, or obligation.
Example
The government announced a moratorium on new mining licenses.
政府宣布对新矿业许可证实行暂停令。
C2 noun /krəˈnɒmɪtər/

chronometer

计时器
Meaning
An instrument for measuring time precisely, especially used in navigation.
Example
The sailor relied on the chronometer to determine his position at sea.
水手依靠计时器来确定他在海上的位置。
B2 adjective /əˈbrʌpt/

abrupt

突然
Meaning
Sudden or unexpected, often without warning.
Example
The car came to an abrupt stop in the middle of the road.
汽车在路中间急停。
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 verb /dɪsˈtrʌst/

distrust

不信任
Meaning
to have no confidence or trust in someone or something
Example
Many people distrust politicians.
许多人不信任政治家。
C2 noun /ˌdʒiːniˈælədʒɪst/

genealogist

家谱学家
Meaning
A person who studies or traces the history of families and their lineages.
Example
The genealogist uncovered records dating back to the 18th century.
家谱学家发现了追溯到18世纪的记录。
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。
B2 adjective /ˈtiːdiəs/

Tedious

乏味的; 枯燥的
Meaning
tiresome because of length or dullness; boring and monotonous
Example
The lecture was so tedious that many students fell asleep.
这节课非常无聊，以至于很多学生都睡着了。
A1 noun /θæŋks/

thanks

谢谢
Meaning
an expression of gratitude
Example
Thanks for helping me with the project.
谢谢你帮我做这个项目。
B1 adjective /rɪˈdɪk.jə.ləs/

Ridiculous

荒谬的; 可笑的; 愚蠢的
Meaning
extremely silly or unreasonable; deserving or causing laughter
Example
The idea of building a house without tools is ridiculous.
没有工具建房子的想法是荒谬的。
C2 adjective /pərˈsɪpiənt/

percipient

有洞察力的
Meaning
Having good understanding or insight; able to perceive things clearly.
Example
As a percipient critic, she recognized the deeper meaning of the play.
作为一名有洞察力的评论家，她认出了戏剧的更深层意义。
B1 noun /ˈspɪr.ɪt/

Spirit

精神; 灵魂; 热情; 勇气
Meaning
the non-physical part of a person; enthusiasm or courage; the essential character of something
Example
The team showed great spirit despite losing the match.
尽管输掉比赛，队伍仍展现出伟大的精神。
B2 noun

Longing

渴望; 忧郁
C2 adjective /ˈprəʊ.lɪks/

prolix

过于冗长
Meaning
using too many words; tediously lengthy
Example
The professor’s prolix lecture put many students to sleep.
教授冗长的讲座让许多学生打瞌睡。
B2 noun /ˌdɪs.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Disability

残疾
Meaning
a physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities
Example
Despite his physical disability, he became a successful athlete in wheelchair racing.
尽管他有身体残疾，他还是成为了轮椅赛车的成功运动员。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnbɪˈkʌmɪŋ/

unbecoming

不合适的
Meaning
Not proper or appropriate for a person; unsuitable.
Example
His rude behavior was unbecoming of a leader.
他的粗鲁行为对于一个领导者来说是不合适的。
B2 verb /pərˈsiːv/

perceive

感知
Meaning
to become aware of or understand something through the senses
Example
I perceive a change in his attitude.
我感知到他态度的变化。
C1 verb /ˈræn.də.maɪz/

randomize

随机化
Meaning
To make something happen in a random order or manner.
Example
The software can randomize the order of questions.
软件可以随机排列问题的顺序。
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。
B2 noun /ɪnˈkluːʒən/

inclusion

包容
Meaning
the action or state of including or being included within a group or structure
Example
Diversity and inclusion are key values in modern workplaces.
多样性和包容性是现代工作场所的关键价值观。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpʌlsɪv/

impulsive

冲动的, 直觉的
Meaning
acting suddenly without careful thought
Example
She made an impulsive decision to buy the car.
她做出了一个冲动的决定，买了车。
B2 noun /fɪˈlɒs.ə.fi/

philosophy

哲学
Meaning
the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence
Example
Her philosophy emphasizes kindness and empathy.
她的哲学强调善良和同理心。
C2 verb /nɑːrl/

gnarl

扭曲
Meaning
To twist into a knotted or distorted form.
Example
The tree roots began to gnarl around the stones.
树根开始绕着石头扭曲。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəbˈtruːsɪv/

unobtrusive

不引人注目
Meaning
not attracting attention; blending in without causing notice
Example
The security cameras are designed to be unobtrusive.
安全摄像头被设计成不引人注目。
C2 adjective /ˈwɪspi/

wispy

细薄而脆弱
Meaning
Thin, delicate, and weak in appearance or form.
Example
Her wispy hair blew gently in the breeze.
她那细薄的头发在微风中轻轻飘动。
C1 noun /ˈdʒækˌfruːt/

Jackfruit

菠萝蜜
Meaning
a large tropical fruit with a spiky exterior and sweet flesh inside
Example
The jackfruit is the largest tree fruit in the world.
菠萝蜜是世界上最大的树果。
B2 adjective /ˈbruː.təl/

brutal

残忍
Meaning
extremely cruel or harsh; violent and without feeling
Example
The dictator’s rule was marked by brutal violence.
独裁者的统治充满了残忍的暴力。
B2 noun ɔːˈtɒnəmi

autonomy

自治
Meaning
The right or condition of self-government; freedom from external control or influence.
Example
Autonomy was a primary demand.
自治是一个主要的要求。
C1 adjective /ˌpriːˈmɛdɪˌteɪtɪd/

premeditated

预谋
Meaning
planned in advance; done deliberately
Example
The crime was clearly premeditated.
这个犯罪显然是预谋的。
C2 verb /ɪnˈdɛmnɪfaɪ/

indemnify

Meaning
to compensate someone for harm or loss; to secure against future damage or cost
Example
The insurance company agreed to indemnify the client for the damages.
A2 noun /ˈdæn.sər/

Dancer

舞蹈家
Meaning
a person who performs dance, typically as a profession or art form
Example
The dancer performed gracefully on the stage.
舞蹈家在舞台上优雅地表演。
C2 adjective /dʒɛnˈtiːl/

genteel

文雅
Meaning
Polite, refined, or respectable, often in an affected or exaggerated way
Example
She spoke in a genteel manner that impressed the guests.
她以一种文雅的方式说话，给客人留下了深刻的印象。
C1 noun /ˌɪn.səˌbɔːr.dɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

insubordination

不服从
Meaning
Defiance of authority; refusal to obey orders.
Example
The soldier was punished for insubordination during the mission.
士兵因在任务中不服从命令而受到惩罚。
C1 noun /fɪˈziːk/

physique

体型
Meaning
the form, size, and development of a person's body
Example
He has an athletic physique due to years of training.
他通过多年的训练有着运动员般的体型。
C2 adverb /ˈɡeɪmli/

gamely

勇敢地
Meaning
in a brave, spirited, or determined manner
Example
She gamely accepted the challenge despite the difficulties.
尽管有困难，她勇敢地接受了挑战。
C1 noun /ɡlɔːs/

Gloss

一层光亮或光滑的表面; 唇部光泽
Meaning
a shiny or lustrous surface finish; a superficially attractive appearance; lip gloss
Example
She applied a clear gloss to her lips to give them a shiny, healthy appearance.
她在嘴唇上涂上透明光泽，让它们看起来光亮健康。
C1 noun /ˈpædʒənt/

pageant

选美比赛
Meaning
A public entertainment consisting of a procession of people in elaborate costumes, or a beauty contest.
Example
She won first place in the beauty pageant.
她在选美比赛中赢得了第一名
B2 noun ˈkɑː.bən

carbon

碳
Meaning
The chemical element of atomic number 6, occurring as diamond, graphite, and charcoal.
Example
Carbon emissions must be controlled.
碳排放必须得到控制。
C1 noun /ˌsəʊ.ʃi.əʊˈek.ə.nɒm.ɪk ˈprɒɡ.res/

socioeconomic progress

社会经济进步
Meaning
Advancement in both social and economic conditions of a society or community.
Example
Socioeconomic progress uplifts marginalized communities.
社会经济进步提升了边缘化社区。
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。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈɡeɪnli/

ungainly

笨拙
Meaning
Awkward, clumsy, or lacking grace in movement or appearance.
Example
The tall boy moved in an ungainly manner.
那个高个男孩以笨拙的方式走动。
C2 noun /ˌæriˈviːst/

arriviste

新贵
Meaning
A person who has recently gained wealth or status but is considered arrogant or socially unsophisticated.
Example
The business world is full of ambitious arrivistes.
商业世界充满了雄心勃勃的新贵。
C2 adjective /ɪˈnɪkwɪtəs/

iniquitous

不公正
Meaning
grossly unfair and morally wrong
Example
Slavery was one of the most iniquitous practices in history.
奴隶制是历史上最不公正的实践之一。
A1 noun /ɡlæs/

Glass

玻璃杯
Meaning
a drinking container made of glass; hard transparent material
Example
He drank a glass of cold water after the workout.
他在锻炼后喝了一杯冷水。
B2 noun /ˈdeɪ.tə briːtʃ/

data breach

数据泄露
Meaning
Unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information through security violation
Example
A data breach exposed millions of users' passwords.
一次数据泄露暴露了数百万用户的密码。
B1 verb /wɔːrn/

warn

警告
Meaning
to alert about danger; to give notice of risk
Example
The weather service warns of heavy rain tonight.
气象服务警告今晚有暴雨。
C2 noun /əˈpɒθəˌkɛri/

apothecary

药剂师
Meaning
A historical term for a person who prepared and sold medicines and drugs.
Example
The village apothecary provided remedies for many common illnesses.
村里的药剂师为许多常见的疾病提供了治疗。
A2 adjective /ˈhelp.fəl/

Helpful

有帮助的; 有益的
Meaning
giving or providing assistance; useful; beneficial
Example
She was very helpful in organizing the event.
她在组织活动中非常有帮助。
C1 adjective/verb /ˈsiːzənd/

seasoned

经验丰富的 / 加调料的
Meaning
Experienced in a particular activity; also, flavored with spices.
Example
She is a seasoned teacher with over 20 years of experience.
她是一位拥有超过20年经验的资深教师。
C2 verb /dɪˈbɪlɪteɪt/

debilitate

削弱
Meaning
to weaken or make someone or something infirm
Example
The long illness debilitated his strength.
长时间的疾病削弱了他的力量。
C1 noun /ˈɛn.kleɪv/

enclave

飞地
Meaning
a distinct area or group enclosed within a larger one
Example
The city has a small Italian enclave where traditions are preserved.
这座城市有一个小的意大利飞地，保留着传统。
C1 adjective /ˈtɪərfəl/

Tearful

泪流满面; 易哭的
Meaning
expressing or showing sadness and sorrow; inclined to weep
Example
She gave a tearful goodbye to her friends at the airport.
她在机场向朋友们告别时泪流满面。
A2 verb /stɪk/

stick

粘贴
Meaning
to adhere or attach something to a surface
Example
The glue will stick to the paper.
胶水会粘在纸上。
C2 noun /ˈaɪ.sɔːr/

Eyesore

令人不悦的视觉效果; 恶心的景象
Meaning
something that is very ugly and unpleasant to look at
Example
The abandoned building has become an eyesore in the neighborhood.
废弃的建筑已成为社区中的眼中钉。
B2 verb /daɪˈvɜːrt/

divert

Meaning
to turn aside from a course; to redirect or entertain
Example
The police diverted traffic to a side road.
C1 adjective /ˈboʊɡəs/

bogus

伪造的
Meaning
false, fake, or not genuine
Example
The police arrested him for using a bogus ID card.
警方因他使用伪造的身份证而逮捕了他。
C1 verb /prəˈkjʊər/

procure

采购
Meaning
to obtain something, especially with effort or difficulty
Example
They managed to procure enough supplies for the expedition.
他们设法为远征筹集到足够的物资。
C1 adjective /ˈɡruːəlɪŋ/

grueling

艰苦的
Meaning
Extremely tiring and demanding.
Example
The athletes faced a grueling training session.
运动员面对着艰苦的训练课程。
C2 verb /flɪt/

flit

飞来飞去
Meaning
to move quickly and lightly from one place to another
Example
Butterflies flitted from flower to flower.
蝴蝶在花间飞来飞去。
B2 adverb /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪkli/

economically

经济地
Meaning
in a way that relates to economics or is efficient and not wasteful.
Example
The company is trying to operate more economically this year.
公司今年努力以更经济的方式运营。
C1 verb /nəˈsɛsɪteɪt/

necessitate

使成为必要
Meaning
To make something necessary or unavoidable.
Example
The heavy rains necessitated the cancellation of the event.
大雨使得活动的取消成为必然。
B2 noun ˈpeɪtriəˌtɪzəm

patriotism

爱国主义
Meaning
The quality of being patriotic; devotion to and vigorous support for one's country.
Example
Victory Day reflects the patriotism of the entire nation.
胜利日反映了整个国家的爱国主义。
C2 adjective /ˈkreɪvən/

craven

懦夫
Meaning
cowardly; lacking courage
Example
He was too craven to stand up for his beliefs.
他太懦弱，无法捍卫自己的信念。
C2 verb /vɪˈtjuːpəreɪt/

vituperate

严厉批评
Meaning
To criticize harshly or abuse verbally.
Example
The politician was quick to vituperate his opponents during the debate.
政治家在辩论中迅速地批评了他的对手。
B1 adjective /ʌnˈsɜːrtən/

Uncertain

不确定
Meaning
not able to be relied on; not known or definite; not having reliable knowledge
Example
I am uncertain about my future career plans.
我对未来的职业规划感到不确定。
C2 verb /ˌmɛtəˈmɔrfoʊz/

metamorphose

变形
Meaning
To change in form, structure, or substance; to transform completely.
Example
The caterpillar metamorphosed into a butterfly.
毛毛虫变形成蝴蝶。
A2 noun ˈkæm.pɪŋ

camping

露营
Meaning
Living outdoors temporarily, especially for recreation; staying in a tent or similar shelter.
Example
Many families go camping during holidays.
许多家庭在假期去露营。
B1 noun /ˈsæm.pəl/

Sample

样本
Meaning
a small part taken as an example of the whole; a specimen
Example
The doctor took a blood sample for testing.
医生取了一个血液样本进行测试。
A2 noun /klɔːθ/

Cloth

布料
Meaning
woven or felted fabric made from wool, cotton, or a similar fiber
Example
The tailor cut the cloth into precise pieces.
裁缝把布料剪成精确的片段。
C1 noun /ˌtɛknɪˈkæləti/

technicality

技术性问题
Meaning
A small detail of law, rule, or procedure; a minor point that affects an outcome.
Example
The case was dismissed on a technicality.
案件因技术性问题被驳回。
A2 adjective /ˈɛkstrə/

extra

额外的
Meaning
More than what is usual, expected, or necessary
Example
She brought some extra food for the picnic.
她为野餐带来了额外的食物。
B2 verb /dwel/

dwell

居住
Meaning
to live in a place; to think about something for a long time
Example
They dwell in a small cottage by the lake.
他们住在湖边的一座小屋里。
B2 adjective /səkˈsɛsɪv/

Successive

连续的; 连续的
Meaning
following one after the other in order; consecutive
Example
The team won three successive matches.
球队赢得了三场连续的比赛。
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpruːdənt/

imprudent

鲁莽
Meaning
Not showing care for the consequences of an action.
Example
It was imprudent to drive in such stormy weather.
在如此暴风雨的天气下开车是鲁莽的。
B2 adjective /ˌɛm.pəˈθɛ.tɪk/

empathetic

富有同理心
Meaning
Showing ability to understand and share feelings of others.
Example
She was empathetic towards her friend's struggles.
她对朋友的挣扎表现出富有同理心。
A2 verb /ˈrɛkəɡnaɪz/

recognize

Meaning
To identify someone or something seen before; to acknowledge or accept.
Example
She did not recognize him in the crowd.
C2 adjective /səˈleɪʃəs/

salacious

淫秽的
Meaning
Having or conveying undue or inappropriate sexual interest.
Example
The tabloid published a salacious story about the celebrity.
小报发布了关于名人的淫秽故事。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌfɑːðər/

forefather

祖先
Meaning
an ancestor, especially one who was part of an earlier generation of a family or nation
Example
Our forefathers fought for independence.
我们的祖先为独立而战斗。
C2 verb /kɔːk/

caulk

密封
Meaning
to seal a crack or gap with a waterproof filler
Example
He caulked the window frames to stop the draft.
他用密封胶封住了窗框，以阻止空气流通。
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。
B1 verb/noun /bɔːr/

bore

使……感到无聊
Meaning
Verb: To make someone feel uninterested or tired; Noun: A dull or tiresome person.
Example
The lecture began to bore the students.
讲座开始让学生感到无聊。
B1 verb /kənˈsuːm/

consume

吃，喝，消费
Meaning
to eat or drink; to use up; to destroy completely
Example
We consume a lot of water during summer.
我们夏天消耗很多水。
B2 noun /əkˈnɒlɪdʒmənt/

acknowledgment

承认
Meaning
the act of accepting, admitting, or recognizing something
Example
He received an acknowledgment of his application.
他收到了他申请的承认。
C1 adjective /pərˈveɪsɪv/

pervasive

普遍的
Meaning
Existing in or spreading through every part of something
Example
Pervasive technology has become a fundamental part of daily life.
普遍的技术已成为日常生活的重要组成部分。
C1 noun /ˈpɔːsɪti/

paucity

稀缺 / 缺乏
Meaning
the presence of something in only small or insufficient quantities
Example
The project was delayed due to a paucity of funds.
由于资金短缺，项目被推迟了。
C1 noun ˌɪnfrəˈstrʌktʃərəl dɪˈveləpmənt

infrastructural development

基础设施发展
Meaning
The process of building and improving the basic physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.
Example
Infrastructural development is necessary for efficient recycling.
基础设施发展对高效的回收至关重要。
C2 adjective /rɪˈflɛktɪbəl/

reflectible

可反射的
Meaning
capable of being reflected, as light or an image
Example
The surface of the lake is highly reflectible in the morning sun.
湖面的反射性在早晨的阳光下非常强。
C2 adjective /ˈrɛkənˌdaɪt/ or /ˈrɛkəndaɪt/

recondite

鲜为人知或难以理解的
Meaning
Little known or difficult to understand.
Example
The professor’s lecture was full of recondite theories.
教授的讲座充满了深奥的理论。
B2 noun /sɪmˈplɪsɪti/

Simplicity

简单; 清晰
Meaning
the quality of being simple; lack of complexity or intricacy
Example
The beauty of the design lies in its simplicity.
设计的美丽在于它的简单性。
C1 adjective /ˈskwɒlɪd/

squalid

极其脏乱
Meaning
extremely dirty and unpleasant, often due to poverty or neglect
Example
He lived in a squalid room with broken furniture.
他住在一个脏乱的房间里，里面有坏掉的家具。