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B2 adjective /ʃɪər/

Sheer

完全的; 绝对的; 透明的; 非常陡峭
Meaning
complete; absolute; transparent; very steep
Example
It was sheer luck that we found the place.
这是纯粹的运气，我们找到了这个地方。
B2 verb /skreɪp/

scrape

擦, 刮
Meaning
to remove or damage the surface of something by rubbing or scratching; to collect something by effort
Example
He scraped his knee while playing football.
他在踢足球时擦伤了膝盖。
B2 noun /ˈdreɪ.nɪdʒ/

drainage

排水
Meaning
the system or process by which water or other liquids are drained away
Example
Poor drainage caused flooding in the neighborhood.
糟糕的排水系统导致了邻里的洪水。
B1 verb /kənˈvɪns/

convince

说服
Meaning
to make someone believe or feel certain about something
Example
She convinced him to attend the meeting.
她说服了他参加会议。
C1 noun /ˈtɒr.ənt/

Torrent

急流; 洪流
Meaning
a strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid; a sudden, violent, and copious outpouring
Example
The heavy rain created a torrent of water rushing down the mountain.
大雨造成了水流急速下山。
A1 adjective /sloʊ/

slow

慢
Meaning
moving or happening at a low speed
Example
The car moved slowly down the street.
车子在街上慢慢行驶。
A1 pronoun /ˈsʌmbədi/

somebody

有人
Meaning
an unspecified person
Example
Somebody is knocking at the door.
有人在敲门。
B2 noun /ræɡ/

Rag

旧布；用来清洁的破旧衣物
Meaning
a piece of old cloth used for cleaning; worn-out clothing
Example
She used an old rag to clean the dusty table.
她用一块旧布擦拭了满是灰尘的桌子。
B2 noun /kənˈdʒʌŋkʃən/

conjunction

连词
Meaning
a word used to connect clauses or sentences, or to coordinate words
Example
The words 'and' and 'but' are common conjunctions.
'和' 和 '但是' 是常见的连词。
A1 verb /sɔ/

saw

用锯子切
Meaning
to cut with a saw; to use a cutting tool
Example
The carpenter saws the wood into pieces.
木匠将木头切成小块。
C2 noun /ˌbenɪˈdɪkʃən/

Benediction

祝福
Meaning
a blessing, especially a ceremonial one; an expression of good wishes
Example
The priest gave his benediction to the newlyweds.
牧师给新婚夫妇带来了祝福。
B1 adjective /roʊˈmæn.tɪk/

Romantic

浪漫的
Meaning
relating to love; idealistic; dreamy
Example
They enjoyed a romantic dinner by candlelight.
他们在烛光下享受浪漫的晚餐。
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。
C1 noun /ˈmuːdi.nəs/

moodiness

情绪不稳定
Meaning
The state of being frequently subject to changes in mood, especially irritability or sadness.
Example
Her moodiness made it difficult to predict how she would react.
她的情绪不稳定使得很难预测她会如何反应。
C1 adjective /ˈtraɪflɪŋ/

Trifling

微不足道的; 琐碎的; 不重要的
Meaning
of little importance; trivial; insignificant
Example
Don't worry about such trifling matters.
别为这些琐碎的事情担心。
C1 adjective, noun /ˈmɑːrʃən/

martian

火星人
Meaning
Related to the planet Mars; or an imaginary being from Mars.
Example
The movie showed a Martian visiting Earth.
电影展示了一个火星人访问地球。
C2 adjective /ˈtɔːni/

tawny

黄褐色
Meaning
A warm, sandy or golden-brown color.
Example
The owl's tawny feathers blended with the tree bark.
猫头鹰的黄褐色羽毛与树皮融合在一起。
A2 noun /boʊl/

Bowl

碗
Meaning
a round, deep dish or basin used for food or liquid
Example
She served the soup in a large ceramic bowl.
她把汤端到一个大陶瓷碗里。
C1 adjective /ˈkrɪm.zən/

Crimson

深红色
Meaning
a deep purplish-red color
Example
The crimson sunset painted the sky with beautiful shades.
深红色的日落将天空涂抹上美丽的色调。
C1 verb /ˈmʌd.əl/

muddle

搞乱
Meaning
to mix things up in a confused way or to make a mess of something
Example
He muddled the papers and couldn’t find the report.
他把文件搞乱了，找不到报告。
A2 noun /ˈɪndʒəri/

injury

伤害
Meaning
Harm or damage to a person’s body caused by an accident or attack.
Example
He suffered a serious injury during the football match.
他在足球比赛中受了重伤。
A2 noun /ˈkɒf.i ˈmeɪ.kər/

Coffee maker

咖啡机
Meaning
an electric appliance used to brew coffee automatically
Example
I use my coffee maker every morning to brew fresh coffee.
我每天早上使用我的咖啡机来冲泡新鲜的咖啡。
C2 noun /ˈkwɪkˌsɪlvər/

quicksilver

水银
Meaning
Mercury; a liquid metal, or something that is quick and unpredictable.
Example
His mood was as changeable as quicksilver.
他的情绪像水银一样变化无常。
C2 noun /skʌlˈdʌɡəri/

skulduggery

欺诈
Meaning
underhanded or dishonest behavior
Example
The politician was accused of financial skulduggery.
这位政治家因金融欺诈而受到指控。
C1 verb /bʌdʒ/

budge

Meaning
To move slightly; to change one’s opinion or position.
Example
Despite the pressure, he refused to budge from his decision.
C1 noun /ˈstreɪnər/

Strainer

筛子
Meaning
a device having holes punched in it or made of crossed wires for separating solid matter from a liquid
Example
Use a strainer to drain the pasta water.
使用筛子把意大利面水倒掉。
A2 noun /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/

clothing

衣服
Meaning
items worn to cover the body; apparel collectively
Example
Warm clothing is essential in winter.
冬天，保暖衣物是必不可少的。
C2 noun /ˈɑːbəlɪsk/

obelisk

方尖碑
Meaning
A tall, four-sided, narrow tapering monument with a pyramid-shaped top.
Example
The ancient Egyptians built obelisks to honor their gods.
古埃及人建造了方尖碑来纪念他们的神。
A2 noun /ˈplɛʒər/

pleasure

愉快
Meaning
a feeling of happiness or enjoyment
Example
It was a pleasure to meet you.
很高兴见到你。
C2 verb /ˈsʌk.əl/

suckle

哺乳
Meaning
to feed a baby or young animal with milk from the breast or udder
Example
The mother cat suckled her kittens in the basket.
母猫在篮子里哺乳她的小猫。
C1 adjective ɪn ˈfleɪ.ʃə.ner.i

inflationary

通货膨胀的
Meaning
Characterized by or tending to cause monetary inflation; relating to rising prices.
Example
The government took measures to control inflationary pressures.
政府采取了措施来控制通货膨胀的压力。
C2 noun /ˈfeɪ.tə.lɪ.zəm/

fatalism

宿命论
Meaning
the belief that all events are predetermined and inevitable
Example
He embraced fatalism, believing that nothing he did could change his destiny.
他接受了宿命论，相信无论他做什么，都无法改变他的命运。
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。
C1 verb/noun /ˈkwɪbəl/

quibble

Meaning
To argue or raise objections about a trivial matter; a petty objection.
Example
They quibbled over who should pay the bill.
C2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈstraɪd/

overstride

跨越大步走
Meaning
To stride over something; to step across with long steps.
Example
He managed to overstride the narrow stream with ease.
他轻松地跨越了狭窄的溪流。
C2 verb ˈɑːb.fə.skeɪt

obfuscate

使模糊，掩盖，混淆
Meaning
Render obscure, unclear, or unintelligible.
Example
Politicians often obfuscate facts to mislead people.
政客们经常使事实变得模糊，以误导人民。
C2 adjective /dɪˈrɪzəbl/

derisible

可嘲笑的
Meaning
deserving ridicule or mockery
Example
His excuse was so weak that it was plainly derisible.
他的借口如此虚弱，以至于显然是可嘲笑的。
B2 noun /ˈruːdnəs/

Rudeness

粗鲁
Meaning
the quality of being impolite, discourteous, or offensive in behavior or speech
Example
His rudeness shocked everyone at the dinner party.
他的粗鲁在晚宴上震惊了所有人。
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.
B2 noun fəˈnɒm.ɪ.nə

phenomena

现象
Meaning
Facts or situations that are observed to exist or happen, especially ones whose cause or explanation is in question.
Example
Phenomena like floods disrupt agricultural systems.
像洪水这样的现象扰乱了农业系统。
B2 noun /ˈkwɔːtərˌbæk/

quarterback

四分卫
Meaning
the player who directs a team’s offense in American football
Example
The quarterback threw a perfect pass.
四分卫传了一个完美的传球。
C1 verb /əbˈsɛs/

obsess

Meaning
To preoccupy or fill the mind of someone continually and to an excessive degree.
Example
She tends to obsess over small details.
B2 noun /ˈmeɪn.tən.əns/

maintenance

维护
Meaning
The process of keeping something in proper working condition; upkeep.
Example
Regular maintenance increases the lifespan of machines.
定期维护可延长机器的寿命。
A2 adjective /pjʊər/

Pure

纯净的; 清澈的; 无污点的; 无歧视的;
Meaning
clean; clear; untainted; without discrimination;
Example
The water from the mountain spring is pure.
来自山泉的水是纯净的。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈθɪŋkəbl/

Unthinkable

难以想象的
Meaning
impossible to conceive or imagine; beyond belief or consideration
Example
It was unthinkable that such a tragedy could happen in our peaceful town.
在我们和平的小镇上发生这样一场悲剧，简直是难以想象的。
C2 noun /əˈbeɪəns/

abeyance

暂时中止
Meaning
a state of temporary suspension or inactivity
Example
The project was held in abeyance until funds became available.
该项目已暂停，直到资金可用。
B2 noun /ˈlɪb.ər.ti/

Liberty

自由
Meaning
the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views
Example
The Statue of Liberty represents freedom and democracy.
自由女神像象征着自由和民主。
C2 verb /ˈædjʊˌleɪt/

adulate

过度奉承
Meaning
to praise or flatter excessively
Example
The fans adulated the actor after his performance.
粉丝们在演员的表演后赞美了他。
C1 adjective /məˈlɪɡnənt/

malignant

恶性
Meaning
dangerous or harmful in influence or effect; medically, tending to invade and destroy tissue
Example
Doctors confirmed that the tumor was malignant.
医生确认肿瘤是恶性的。
B2 noun /əˈstrɒnəmər/

astronomer

天文学家
Meaning
a scientist who studies the stars, planets, and the universe
Example
The astronomer observed the new comet through his telescope.
天文学家通过他的望远镜观察到新的彗星。
B2 verb /ˈvɪʒuəlaɪz/

visualize

想象
Meaning
To form a mental image of something; to imagine.
Example
She tried to visualize her success before the big presentation.
她在大演讲前尝试去想象自己的成功。
B2 noun /səkˈsɛʃ.ən/

succession

生态演替
Meaning
The process of ecological change in which one community of organisms is gradually replaced by another.
Example
Forest succession occurs when old ecosystems are replaced by new ones.
森林演替发生在旧的生态系统被新的生态系统取代时。
B2 noun /ˈdiː.lɪŋ/

Dealing

交易; 对待; 事务处理
Meaning
business transactions; the way of treating people or handling situations
Example
His fair dealing with customers earned him an excellent reputation.
他与客户的公平交易为他赢得了极好的声誉。
B2 noun ˈɡloʊbəl kəˌlæbəˈreɪʃən

global collaboration

全球合作
Meaning
Cooperation and partnership between countries or organizations worldwide to address common challenges.
Example
Global collaboration is necessary to address climate change.
全球合作对于应对气候变化至关重要。
C1 adjective /əbˈsɛsɪv/

obsessive

强迫症的
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by an obsession; thinking about something too much.
Example
He has an obsessive interest in cleanliness.
他对清洁有强迫症的兴趣。
B2 noun /ˈbeə.rər/

Bearer

持有者；文件持有者
Meaning
a person who carries or brings something; holder of a document
Example
The bearer of this message must deliver it quickly.
这个信息的持有者必须快速送达它。
C2 adjective /kəˈprɪʃəs/

capricious

善变的
Meaning
given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior
Example
The stock market can be capricious, shifting dramatically without warning.
股票市场可能是善变的，剧烈变化没有警告。
B1 verb /ˈkæptʃər/

capture

捕获
Meaning
to take control of something or someone by force
Example
The soldiers managed to capture the enemy base.
士兵们成功地占领了敌人的基地。
C2 adjective/adverb /ˌæ.prəˈpoʊ/

apropos

恰当
Meaning
Appropriate to the situation; relevant. As an adverb, it means 'with reference to' or 'regarding'.
Example
His comments were not apropos of the discussion.
他的评论与讨论无关。
B1 noun ˈem.fə.sɪs

emphasis

重音
Meaning
Special importance, value, or prominence given to something; stress laid on a particular point or aspect.
Example
The speaker placed emphasis on sustainable development.
演讲者强调了可持续发展。
B2 noun /sɜːˈveɪ.ləns/

surveillance

监控
Meaning
Close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal; continuous watching of a place, person, or situation.
Example
Government agencies conduct surveillance on cyber threats.
政府机构对网络威胁进行监控。
C1 noun /ˌstætʃuˈɛt/

statuette

小雕像
Meaning
A small statue, usually decorative or artistic.
Example
The artist won a gold statuette for his work.
艺术家因其作品获得了一座金色小雕像。
C2 adjective ˌʌn.əˈseɪ.lə.bəl

unassailable

不可攻破
Meaning
Unable to be attacked, questioned, or defeated.
Example
An unassailable position ensures dominance.
不可攻破的位置确保主导地位。
C1 noun daɪˈkɒtəmi

dichotomy

二分法
Meaning
A division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different.
Example
The dichotomy between tradition and modernity is often debated.
传统与现代之间的二分法常常被讨论。
B2 adjective /ˈkɜːrtiəs/

courteous

有礼貌的
Meaning
polite, respectful, or considerate in manner
Example
The staff at the hotel were very courteous to all guests.
酒店的员工对所有客人都非常有礼貌。
C1 noun ˈvɜːmɪn

vermin

小型有害的动物或昆虫，难以控制且传播疾病
Meaning
Small harmful animals or insects that are difficult to control and carry disease.
Example
The house was infested with vermin, requiring immediate action.
房子被害虫侵扰，需要立即采取行动。
B2 verb /ˈræm.bəl/

ramble

Meaning
to talk or write at length in a confused or inconsequential way; to walk for pleasure without a fixed route.
Example
He rambled on about his childhood for hours.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈfɜːm/

infirm

虚弱
Meaning
Weak, especially due to old age or illness.
Example
The infirm old man needed assistance to walk.
那位虚弱的老人需要帮助才能走路。
B2 adjective /dɪˈbeɪtəbl̩/

debatable

有争议的
Meaning
open to discussion or doubt; not certain
Example
It is debatable whether the policy will work.
是否政策有效是有争议的。
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。
C1 verb əˈblɪt.ə.reɪt

obliterate

摧毁
Meaning
To destroy utterly; wipe out completely, to erase or remove something completely.
Example
The storm obliterated entire villages.
暴风雨摧毁了整个村庄。
C1 verb /pəˈveɪd/

pervade

弥漫
Meaning
to spread through and be present in every part of something
Example
The smell of fresh flowers pervaded the entire room.
新鲜花香弥漫整个房间。
B2 noun /ˈtruːθ.fəl.nəs/

Truthfulness

诚实
Meaning
the quality of being truthful; honesty and accuracy in what one says or does
Example
Her truthfulness in the investigation helped solve the case quickly.
她在调查中的诚实帮助迅速解决了案件。
C1 noun /sərˈveɪər/

surveyor

测量员
Meaning
A person who measures and maps land, buildings, or other features.
Example
The surveyor measured the land for construction.
测量员为建设测量了土地。
C1 noun ˌpriː.dɪs.pəˈzɪʃ.ən

predisposition

倾向
Meaning
A natural tendency or inclination toward a particular behavior or condition.
Example
Genetic factors can influence a person's predisposition to diseases.
基因因素可以影响一个人对疾病的先天倾向。
C2 verb /ɪnˈdʒɛst/

ingest

摄取
Meaning
To take food, drink, or another substance into the body, usually by swallowing.
Example
The patient must ingest the medicine with water.
病人必须用水服用药物。
B2 noun /ˈlænd.fɪl/

landfill

垃圾填埋场
Meaning
a site where waste material is buried under the ground
Example
The city built a new landfill to manage its growing waste problem.
这个城市建造了一个新的垃圾填埋场，以应对日益增长的废物问题。
B2 noun /ˈsʌm.ɪt/

summit

高峰会议
Meaning
A high-level meeting between leaders, especially of governments; a conference.
Example
The summit addressed pressing global issues.
高峰会议讨论了紧迫的全球问题。
C1 noun /ˈθɪk.ɪt/

Thicket

灌木丛; 茂密的灌木生长
Meaning
a dense group of bushes or trees; a thick growth of shrubs
Example
The rabbit disappeared into the thicket.
兔子消失在灌木丛中。
B1 noun /rɪˈkwaɪə(r)mənt/

requirement

要求
Meaning
something that is necessary or demanded
Example
The job has specific educational requirements.
这项工作有特定的教育要求。
C1 noun /fruːˈɡæl.ə.ti/

frugality

节俭
Meaning
The quality of being economical in use or expenditure; not wasteful.
Example
Frugality is essential for saving money effectively.
节俭对有效节省钱至关重要。
B2 noun /leɪs/

Lace

花边
Meaning
a delicate fabric made of yarn or thread in an open weblike pattern; a cord or string for fastening
Example
She wore a beautiful dress decorated with intricate lace patterns.
她穿着一件精美的衣服，装饰着复杂的花边图案。
B1 verb /tɔs/

toss

轻轻投掷
Meaning
To throw something lightly or casually; to move or turn suddenly.
Example
He tossed the keys onto the table.
他把钥匙扔到了桌子上。
A2 noun /ˈdʌst.bɪn/

Dustbin

垃圾桶
Meaning
a container for holding waste or garbage before disposal
Example
Please throw the paper into the dustbin after use.
请在使用后将纸张丢进垃圾桶。
B1 adjective /ˈsɔːlti/

Salty

咸的
Meaning
having the taste of salt; containing salt; tasting of seawater
Example
The salty ocean water made her thirsty.
咸海水让她口渴。
A2 noun /ˈdɑrk.nəs/

Darkness

黑暗; 无知;
Meaning
the partial or total absence of light; wickedness or evil; ignorance or lack of knowledge
Example
The power outage plunged the entire city into darkness.
停电使整个城市陷入了黑暗。
C2 noun /ˈlɪbərəlɪst/

liberalist

自由主义者
Meaning
a person who supports liberal ideas and principles
Example
He is a well-known liberalist advocating human rights.
他是一个著名的自由主义者，提倡人权。
B1 noun /ˈwelˌbiː.ɪŋ/

well-being

福祉
Meaning
The state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy.
Example
Eye lubrication is crucial for overall well-being.
眼睛的润滑对于整体福祉至关重要。
C1 noun ɪˈpɪf.ə.ni

epiphany

突然的启示或顿悟
Meaning
A moment of sudden revelation or insight.
Example
He had an epiphany about his true purpose in life.
他对自己生命的真正意义有了显现。
C1 adjective ʌnˈmætʃt

unmatched

无与伦比
Meaning
Not equaled or rivaled by any other; without equal.
Example
The freedom fighters showed unmatched bravery.
自由战士们展示了无与伦比的勇气。
C2 noun /ˌiː.mɛnˈdeɪ.ʃən/

emendation

修正
Meaning
a correction or improvement made to a text
Example
The article required several emendations before it was ready for print.
这篇文章在准备打印之前需要几次修正。
C1 noun ˈstræt.ə.sfɪər

stratosphere

平流层
Meaning
The layer of the earth's atmosphere above the troposphere, extending to about 50 km above the earth's surface.
Example
The stratosphere provides a unique environment.
平流层提供了一个独特的环境。
B2 adjective /ɪkˈsten.sɪv/

Extensive

广泛的; 大规模的; 广阔的
Meaning
covering or affecting a large area; comprehensive; wide-ranging
Example
The company conducted extensive research before launching the new product.
公司在推出新产品之前进行了广泛的研究。
B2 noun /skʌl/

Skull

头骨
Meaning
the bony framework of the head that protects the brain
Example
The doctor examined the skull X-ray carefully.
医生仔细检查了头骨的X光片。
B1 adjective /ˈdiːsənt/

decent

体面
Meaning
conforming to standards of propriety, good taste, or morality
Example
He found a decent job after months of searching.
他在几个月的寻找后找到了一份体面的工作。
B2 noun /sliːv/

Sleeve

袖子
Meaning
the part of a garment that covers the arm
Example
She rolled up her sleeves before starting to cook.
她在开始做饭前卷起了袖子。
B2 noun /ˈlʊkɪŋ ɡlæs/

Looking glass

镜子
Meaning
a mirror; a piece of glass that reflects images
Example
She looked at herself in the looking glass.
她在镜子里看着自己。
C1 adjective /ˈmeɪkˌʃɪft/

makeshift

临时
Meaning
used as a temporary substitute; improvised
Example
They used boxes as a makeshift table.
他们用箱子作为临时桌子。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈtɛnəbl/

untenable

无法维持
Meaning
not able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection
Example
The politician resigned when his position became untenable.
政治家在他的立场变得无法维持时辞职。
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。
B2 noun /ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəl ˈmuːvmənt/

environmental movement

环境运动
Meaning
A social or political movement aimed at protecting the environment and promoting sustainable practices through advocacy, education, and policy changes.
Example
The environmental movement focuses on reducing pollution and protecting ecosystems.
环境运动专注于减少污染并保护生态系统。
C2 verb /ˈpɜː.fə.reɪt/

perforate

穿孔
Meaning
to make a hole or holes through something
Example
The machine can perforate sheets of paper for easy tearing.
机器可以穿孔纸张以便于撕裂。
C1 noun /ˈæltoʊ/

alto

高音 (成人歌唱声部)
Meaning
the second highest adult singing voice, between soprano and tenor
Example
She sang the alto part in the choir beautifully.
她在合唱团中美妙地唱着高音部分。
B2 noun /ɡɪə(r)/

gear

装备 / 齿轮
Meaning
Equipment or apparatus for a particular purpose; also a toothed wheel in machinery.
Example
The climber packed all his gear before starting the journey.
登山者在开始旅程之前，打包了他所有的装备。
B2 adverb /ˈbruːtəli/

brutally

残酷地
Meaning
in a cruel, violent, or harsh manner; in a very direct and blunt way
Example
The prisoners were treated brutally by the guards.
警卫残酷地对待这些囚犯。
B2 noun /ˈɑːrm.pɪt/

Armpit

腋下
Meaning
the hollow area under the arm where it joins the shoulder
Example
He applied deodorant to his armpit.
他在腋下涂了除臭剂。
B2 noun /ɡræm/

Gram

鹰嘴豆
Meaning
chickpea; a leguminous plant and its edible seed
Example
She cooked gram curry for lunch today.
她今天为午餐做了鹰嘴豆咖喱。
A1 noun/adjective/preposition /pɑːst/

past

过去
Meaning
the time before the present; gone by in time
Example
He often thinks about his past mistakes.
他经常想起自己的过去错误。
B2 noun ˈprɒs.pekt

prospect

前景
Meaning
The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring.
Example
The project's success holds great prospect for the economy.
项目的成功为经济带来了巨大前景。
C2 noun /ˈbʊlrʌʃ/

bulrush

芦苇
Meaning
A tall plant with long leaves that grows in or near water, also known as a cattail.
Example
The pond was surrounded by tall bulrushes swaying in the wind.
池塘被高大的芦苇环绕，随风摇曳。
C1 verb /dɪˈmiːn/

demean

贬低
Meaning
to cause someone to lose dignity or respect
Example
The manager demeaned his employees with rude remarks.
经理用粗鲁的言辞贬低了他的员工。
C1 verb /ɪnˈsɪnjueɪt/

insinuate

Meaning
To suggest or hint something indirectly and often unpleasantly.
Example
He insinuated that she had lied about her qualifications.
B2 adjective ˌiːkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl

ecological

生态的
Meaning
Relating to ecology or the environment.
Example
Deforestation threatens the ecological balance of the planet.
森林砍伐威胁到地球的生态平衡。
A1 noun /ˈjɛstərdeɪ/

yesterday

昨天
Meaning
the day before today
Example
Yesterday, we went to the park.
昨天我们去了公园。
B2 adjective səˈfɪs.tɪ.keɪ.tɪd

sophisticated

复杂的
Meaning
Having great knowledge or experience of the world and knowing about fashion, culture, and other things that people think are socially important; highly developed or complex.
Example
Sophisticated designs enhance aesthetics.
复杂的设计提升了美学。
C1 adjective /ɪˈmeɪʃieɪtɪd/

emaciated

消瘦
Meaning
Abnormally thin or weak, usually due to illness or lack of food.
Example
The emaciated dog was rescued from the abandoned house.
那只消瘦的狗从废弃的房子里被救出来。
B2 verb, noun, adjective /flʌʃ/

flush

臉紅 / 用水沖洗
Meaning
to become red in the face, usually from embarrassment, heat, or excitement; to clean something with a flow of water
Example
She flushed with embarrassment when she realized her mistake.
她因為羞愧而臉紅，當她意識到她的錯誤時。
B2 noun /ˈsɛnətər/

senator

参议员
Meaning
a member of a senate, especially in a legislative body
Example
The senator spoke passionately about environmental policies.
参议员激情地谈论环境政策。
A2 noun /ˈeə.ri.ə/

area

Meaning
a particular region or space; the extent of a surface
Example
This area is known for its beautiful parks.
C2 noun /əˈnɔɪnt.mənt/

anointment

涂抹仪式
Meaning
The act of anointing, usually with oil, as part of a ritual or ceremony.
Example
The anointment of the new leader was a sacred ritual.
新领导人的涂抹仪式是一项神圣的仪式。
C2 adjective /ˌhɪstriˈɒnɪk/

histrionic

Meaning
Overly dramatic or theatrical in behavior or style.
Example
Her histrionic reaction to the small problem surprised everyone.