C1 verb /sɪft/

sift

筛 / 仔细检查

Meaning

to separate or sort through carefully, often using a sieve or by examining closely

Example

She sifted the flour before adding it to the cake mixture.

她在把面粉加到蛋糕混合物中之前筛选了面粉。

C2 noun /praɪˈveɪʃən/

privation

匮乏, 贫困

Meaning

A state in which things essential for human well-being such as food and warmth are lacking.

Example

The refugees suffered great privation during the harsh winter.

难民在严寒的冬天遭受了极大的匮乏。

B2 noun /rɪˈsiː.vər/

Receiver

接收器

Meaning

a person or thing that receives something; the part of a telephone containing the earpiece and mouthpiece

Example

She picked up the receiver to answer the phone call.

她拿起听筒接听电话。

B1 noun /ˈwɜːrkpleɪs/

workplace

工作场所

Meaning

a place where people work, such as an office, factory, or shop

Example

Maintaining good communication is vital in the workplace.

在工作场所保持良好的沟通至关重要。

B2 noun /ˈpɑːrtɪkəl/

particle

粒子

Meaning

a very small piece or amount of something

Example

Dust particles floated in the air near the window.

尘土粒子在靠近窗户的空气中飘浮。

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 /rɪˈpʌɡ.nəns/

repugnance

厌恶

Meaning

intense disgust or strong aversion towards something

Example

She felt deep repugnance at the cruelty of the act.

她对这个行为的残忍感到深深的厌恶。

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。

C1 noun /ˈdek.ə.dəns/

decadence

颓废

Meaning

Moral or cultural decline characterized by excessive indulgence in pleasure or luxury.

Example

The novel describes the decadence of the wealthy elite.

小说描述了富有精英的颓废。

C1 noun trænˈsɛndəns

transcendence

超越

Meaning

Existence or experience beyond the normal or physical level.

Example

The artist's work was a symbol of transcendence in creativity.

艺术家的作品是创造力中的超越的象征。

C2 noun /naɪˈdʒel.ə/

Nigella

黑孜然

Meaning

small black seeds with a nutty, slightly bitter flavor, also known as black cumin or black seed

Example

Sprinkle nigella seeds on top of the bread before baking.

在面包上撒上黑孜然种子，然后烤制。

C2 adjective /ˈhoʊm.spʌn/

homespun

家制

Meaning

Simple and unsophisticated; made at home rather than in a factory.

Example

She wore a homespun dress to the village festival.

她穿着家制的衣服去参加村里的节日庆典。

C1 verb /pərˈplɛks/

perplex

困惑 / 迷惑

Meaning

To confuse or puzzle someone.

Example

The complex instructions perplexed the students.

复杂的指示使学生感到困惑。

B2 noun /rɪb/

Rib

肋骨

Meaning

one of the curved bones that protect the chest and lungs

Example

He broke his rib in the accident.

他在事故中断了一根肋骨。

C2 adjective /ˌdɪskəmˈbɑːbjuleɪtɪd/

discombobulated

困惑

Meaning

confused and disoriented; feeling unsettled

Example

She looked discombobulated after hearing the unexpected news.

她听到那条意外的消息后，看起来很困惑。

B2 noun /mɪˈθɒlədʒi/

mythology

Meaning

A collection of myths, especially belonging to a particular culture or religion.

Example

Greek mythology is filled with stories of gods and heroes.

C1 noun /sɪˈnɒpsɪs/

synopsis

概述

Meaning

a brief summary of the main points of a text, film, or research

Example

The publisher asked the author to submit a one-page synopsis of the novel.

出版商要求作者提交小说的单页概述。

B2 adjective /suːˈpɜːrb/

superb

极好的

Meaning

extremely good; excellent

Example

The hotel provided superb service during our stay.

酒店在我们停留期间提供了极好的服务。

B1 adjective /fɪkst/

fixed

固定的，稳定的

Meaning

firmly in place; not changing or movable

Example

The schedule for the meeting is fixed for Monday morning.

会议时间表已定于周一早上。

B2 noun /ˈpesɪˌmɪzəm/

pessimism

悲观主义

Meaning

A tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe the worst will happen.

Example

Her constant pessimism made it hard to stay optimistic.

她的悲观主义让保持乐观变得很困难。

C1 noun /ˈsɪstərhʊd/

sisterhood

姐妹情谊

Meaning

The relationship between sisters, or a community of women united by shared experiences or goals.

Example

The feminist movement created a strong sense of sisterhood among women.

女权主义运动在女性中创造了强烈的姐妹情谊感。

C1 verb /ˈkætəˌlaɪz/

catalyze

催化

Meaning

To cause or accelerate a reaction or change.

Example

The new law catalyzed reforms across the sector.

新法律催化了整个行业的改革。

C2 noun /ˈproʊtoʊˌmɑːrtɚ/

protomartyr

第一位殉道者

Meaning

The first martyr in a cause or religion, often referring to the first Christian martyr.

Example

St. Stephen is known as the protomartyr of Christianity.

圣斯蒂芬被称为基督教的原始殉道者。

A1 noun /ˈfriː taɪm/

free time

空闲时间

Meaning

time when a person is not working or occupied and can do activities they enjoy

Example

She likes to read books in her free time.

她喜欢在空闲时间读书。

B2 noun /kəˈlɪʒ.ən/

Collision

碰撞; 冲突

Meaning

an instance of one moving object hitting violently against another; a conflict of opposing ideas or interests

Example

The collision between two cars caused a major traffic jam.

两辆车之间的碰撞造成了严重的交通堵塞。

B1 noun/verb /hɪnt/

hint

提示

Meaning

a small piece of advice or suggestion; to suggest something indirectly

Example

She gave me a hint about the surprise party.

她给了我一个关于惊喜派对的提示。

A2 noun /ˈkoʊkənʌt/

Coconut

椰子

Meaning

a large brown seed with hard shell containing white flesh and coconut water

Example

We drank coconut water directly from the coconut.

我们直接从椰子里喝椰子水。

C1 verb /rænt/

rant

大喊大叫

Meaning

to speak or shout in an angry, uncontrolled way

Example

He ranted about the unfair treatment at work.

他在工作中大声抱怨不公正的待遇。

C2 noun /ˈɡræn.tɔːr/

grantor

授予人

Meaning

A person or entity that makes a grant or transfers property or rights to another.

Example

The grantor transferred the property rights to the nonprofit organization.

授予人将财产权转移给了非营利组织。

B1 noun /fəˈsɪl.ɪ.ti/

facility

设施

Meaning

A place, amenity, or piece of equipment provided for a particular purpose.

Example

The facility was well-maintained.

设施保持得很好。

A1 verb /ˈænsər/

answer

回答

Meaning

to respond to a question; to reply; to solve

Example

She will answer the phone when it rings.

她会在电话响时接电话。

C1 noun /kwoʊ/

quo

现状

Meaning

The existing state of affairs or situation, often used in the phrase 'status quo'.

Example

He wanted to maintain the status quo at work.

他想保持工作中的现状。

C1 noun /blɜːrb/

blurb

宣传描述

Meaning

a short promotional description of a book, product, or service

Example

The back cover had a blurb praising the novel.

封底有一段宣传描述，赞扬这本小说。

B1 noun/verb /ˌɡærənˈtiː/

guarantee

Meaning

a formal promise or assurance, especially about the quality or durability of a product

Example

The company guarantees a refund if the product is faulty.

C2 noun /rɪˈkwaɪtəl/

requital

报应

Meaning

The act of returning something, such as a favor, service, or punishment; repayment or retaliation.

Example

She offered her time in requital for his kindness.

她为他的善良报以自己的时间。

C1 verb /ˈblækən/

blacken

使变黑

Meaning

to make something black or darker; to stain, soil, or tarnish

Example

Smoke from the fire began to blacken the walls.

火灾的烟开始把墙壁熏黑了。

B2 noun /ˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

classification

分类

Meaning

the action or process of classifying something into groups based on shared characteristics.

Example

The classification of animals helps in understanding their biology.

动物的分类有助于理解它们的生物学。

B2 noun /ˈraɪvəlri/

Rivalry

竞争; 对抗

Meaning

competition for the same objective or for superiority in the same field; the state of being rivals

Example

The rivalry between the two teams made the match exciting.

两个队伍之间的竞争使比赛变得非常刺激。

B2 noun ˈæmbɪəns

ambience

氛围

Meaning

The character and atmosphere of a place.

Example

The restaurant's ambience was relaxed and inviting, perfect for a casual dinner.

餐厅的氛围轻松而宜人，非常适合休闲晚餐。

C2 verb /ˈbaʊdləˌraɪz/

bowdlerize

去除冒犯性部分

Meaning

to remove or modify parts of a text considered offensive or inappropriate

Example

The editor bowdlerized the novel to make it suitable for children.

编辑将小说修改，以使其适合儿童。

B1 noun /ˈmoʊ.ʃən/

Motion

运动; 移动的动作

Meaning

the action of moving or being moved; a formal proposal

Example

The car was in constant motion during the journey.

这辆车在整个旅程中一直处于运动状态。

B2 adjective /traɪˈʌmfənt/

Triumphant

得胜的; 高兴的

Meaning

having won a battle or contest; rejoicing as a result of success

Example

The team was triumphant after winning the championship.

团队在赢得锦标赛后感到欢欣鼓舞。

A2 noun steɪt

state

国家

Meaning

A nation or territory considered as an organized political community under one government.

Example

The state declared a new language policy.

国家宣布了一项新的语言政策。

C2 noun /nɪmf/

Nymph

水仙

Meaning

a mythological spirit of nature; a beautiful young woman in classical mythology

Example

The water nymph appeared by the moonlit lake.

水仙出现在月光下的湖边。

C1 verb /ˈæbdɪkeɪt/

abdicate

放弃王位

Meaning

To give up a position of power or responsibility, especially a throne.

Example

The king decided to abdicate the throne.

国王决定放弃王位。

C1 noun /ˈleɪ.mən/

Layman

外行人; 没有专业知识的人

Meaning

a person without professional or specialized knowledge in a particular subject

Example

The doctor explained the procedure in layman's terms.

医生用通俗的语言解释了这个程序。

C2 noun /bɛl/

belle

美丽的女人

Meaning

A beautiful woman, especially the most attractive woman at a gathering.

Example

She was the belle of the ball that evening.

她是那个晚上舞会的美丽女士。

C2 noun ˌbaɪ.oʊ.əˈveɪ.lə.bɪl.ə.ti

bioavailability

身体吸收能力

Meaning

The degree to which a substance can be absorbed and used by the body.

Example

Turmeric's bioavailability increases when consumed with black pepper.

姜黄的生物可利用性在与黑胡椒一起食用时增加。

A2 adverb /wenˈevər/

Whenever

无论何时

Meaning

at any time that; every time that; no matter when

Example

Call me whenever you need help.

只要你需要帮助，就给我打电话。

B1 noun/adjective /ˌkærəktəˈrɪstɪk/

characteristic

特征

Meaning

A distinguishing quality or feature of a person, place, or thing.

Example

Kindness is a characteristic of true leadership.

善良是一个真正领导力的特征。

B1 noun ˈseʃən

session

会议

Meaning

A meeting of an official body, especially a legislature, council, or court of law, to conduct its business.

Example

The session was held on February 25.

会议于2月25日举行。

A1 noun /laɪt/

Light

光

Meaning

the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible; electromagnetic radiation of any wavelength

Example

Turn on the light, it's getting dark.

开灯吧，天黑了。

C2 noun /ˈpɑːrləns/

parlance

行话

Meaning

a particular way of speaking or using words, common to a group

Example

In legal parlance, the term has a different meaning.

在法律行话中，这个术语有不同的含义。

C1 noun /ˈbʌrə, ˈbʊrə/

borough

区

Meaning

A town, district, or administrative division, especially one with its own local government.

Example

Brooklyn is a borough of New York City.

布鲁克林是纽约市的一个区。

C2 adjective /ˈdɛsɪkeɪtɪd/

desiccated

干燥的

Meaning

completely dried, having had all moisture removed

Example

The museum displayed desiccated specimens of plants.

博物馆展示了干燥的植物标本。

C1 noun /ˌræm.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

ramification

后果

Meaning

a consequence of an action or event, often complex or unwelcome.

Example

The new law has serious social ramifications.

新法律有严重的社会后果。

C1 adjective /ˌkɒnvəˈlɛsnt/

convalescent

恢复中的，正在从疾病或治疗中恢复

Meaning

recovering from an illness or medical treatment

Example

The hospital has a special ward for convalescent patients.

医院有一个特别的病房，供恢复中的病人使用。

B2 noun hɛdʒ

hedge

对冲策略

Meaning

A way of protecting oneself against financial loss or other adverse circumstances.

Example

Investors use hedging strategies to protect against market volatility.

投资者使用对冲策略来保护自己免受市场波动的影响。

C1 noun /ˈɪntrɪkəsi/

intricacy

复杂性

Meaning

the quality of being very detailed or complicated

Example

The intricacy of the design impressed everyone.

设计的复杂性给每个人留下了深刻印象。

B1 adverb /ˈbreɪv.li/

Bravely

勇敢地

Meaning

in a way that shows courage and determination

Example

The firefighter bravely entered the burning building.

消防员勇敢地进入燃烧的建筑物。

C1 adverb /ˌðɛərˈʌv/

Thereof

因此

Meaning

of that; from that

Example

The contract and all amendments thereof must be signed.

合同和所有的修正案因此必须签署。

B2 adjective /ˈlɔːŋtaɪm/

longtime

长期的

Meaning

having existed or continued for a long time

Example

They are longtime friends who met in college.

他们是大学时认识的长期朋友。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈpɜːrsənəbl/

personable

迷人

Meaning

having a pleasant appearance and manner; attractive and friendly

Example

The new teacher is very personable and easy to talk to.

新老师非常迷人且容易交谈。

A1 pronoun /ɪts/

its

它的

Meaning

Belonging to or associated with a thing previously mentioned.

Example

The company changed its logo last year.

公司去年更改了它的标志。

B1 noun /nɛt/

net

网

Meaning

a piece of material made of threads or ropes woven together, used to catch or hold things

Example

The fisherman cast his net into the sea.

渔夫把他的网投进了海里。

C1 adjective /ˈprɪnsəpəld/

principled

有原则的

Meaning

acting in accordance with moral or ethical standards

Example

He is a principled leader who always puts honesty first.

他是一个有原则的领导，总是把诚实放在第一位。

A1 noun /ˈtɔɪlət/

toilet

厕所

Meaning

a fixture used for the disposal of human waste

Example

The public toilet was clean and well maintained.

公共厕所干净且维护得很好。

B1 adjective /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/

Engaged

忙碌的; 参与的; 订婚的

Meaning

busy; occupied; involved in activity; betrothed

Example

He is engaged in important research work.

他正在进行重要的研究工作。

C1 adjective /ˈdjuːbiəs/

dubious

可疑的

Meaning

Hesitating or doubting; not to be relied upon.

Example

She gave him a dubious look after hearing his excuse.

在听到他的借口后，她用可疑的眼神看着他。

A2 noun /fluː/

flu

流感

Meaning

a contagious viral illness causing fever, aches, and respiratory symptoms; influenza

Example

She stayed home because she had the flu.

她因为得了流感待在家里。

A1 verb /faɪnd/

find

找到

Meaning

to discover or locate something that was lost or hidden

Example

I can't find my keys anywhere.

我在哪儿都找不到我的钥匙。

B1 verb /ɪnˈfɔ:m/

inform

通知

Meaning

to tell someone about something; to give information

Example

Please inform me when you arrive at the airport.

请在您到达机场时通知我。

C2 adjective /ˈdɛdˌpæn/

deadpan

面无表情

Meaning

Deliberately impassive or expressionless in manner.

Example

She delivered the joke in a completely deadpan voice.

她以完全面无表情的声音讲了笑话。

C1 noun ˌtoʊ.kə.nɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

tokenization

将文本分解为较小的单位，如单词、短语或符号进行分析的过程。

Meaning

The process of breaking text into smaller units like words, phrases, or symbols for analysis.

Example

NLP uses tokenization to break text into smaller units.

NLP使用分词法将文本分解为更小的单位。

B2 noun /ˈɡɑː.mənt/

garment

衣物

Meaning

An item of clothing.

Example

She bought a new garment for the party.

她为派对买了件新衣物。

C2 adverb /ˈwɪtɪŋli/

wittingly

故意

Meaning

Consciously and intentionally; on purpose.

Example

He wittingly withheld information from the police.

他故意隐瞒了警方的信息。

C2 adjective /dɪˈfjuːzəbl/

diffusible

可扩散的

Meaning

able to spread or be spread through a medium

Example

Oxygen is diffusible through cell membranes.

氧气可以通过细胞膜扩散。

C1 noun /ˈsɜːrtʃɑːrdʒ/

surcharge

附加费

Meaning

an additional charge or payment added to the usual cost

Example

The airline ticket had a fuel surcharge added to it.

机票上加收了燃油附加费。

C1 adverb /ˈaʊtwədli/

Outwardly

表面上; 外观上;

Meaning

on the surface; externally; in appearance

Example

Outwardly, he seemed calm, but inside he was nervous.

表面上，他看起来很冷静，但内心却很紧张。

C1 noun /ˈbʊl.ək/

Bullock

牛犊

Meaning

a young bull; a castrated bull used for farm work

Example

The farmer used a bullock to plow the field.

农民用牛犊来耕地。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈsuːtəbl/

Unsuitable

不适合; 不合适

Meaning

not fitting or appropriate for a particular purpose or situation

Example

This formal dress is unsuitable for a casual beach party.

这件正式的衣服不适合参加随意的海滩派对。

B1 verb səˈpɔːrtɪŋ

supporting

支持

Meaning

Giving assistance to; helping to bear the weight of something.

Example

Supporting education initiatives helps reduce child labour.

支持教育倡议有助于减少童工。

B2 adjective /ˈlɪt.ər.ət/

Literate

文盲; 有教育的; 受过良好教育的

Meaning

able to read and write; educated; well-educated

Example

She is a very literate person who reads extensively.

她是一个非常有文化的人，广泛阅读。

C2 noun /ˌlɛksɪˈkɒɡrəfi/

lexicography

词典编纂学

Meaning

The art or practice of compiling dictionaries.

Example

Lexicography requires both linguistic and cultural knowledge.

词典编纂学需要语言学和文化知识。

B2 adjective /prəˈfɪʃ.ənt/

proficient

熟练

Meaning

Competent or skilled in doing or using something; having great knowledge or experience.

Example

She is highly proficient in multiple languages.

她在多种语言方面非常熟练。

C2 adjective /ɪmˈpɒndərəbl̩/

imponderable

无法估量

Meaning

Something difficult or impossible to estimate, assess, or understand

Example

The outcome of the election depends on many imponderable factors.

选举结果取决于许多无法估量的因素。

C2 adjective /ˈlæk.rɪ.moʊs/

lachrymose

流泪的，悲伤的

Meaning

tearful or given to weeping; sad and mournful

Example

The movie's lachrymose ending left the audience in tears.

电影的悲伤结局让观众泪流满面。

B1 adverb /ˈpɜː.mə.nənt.li/

permanently

永久地

Meaning

in a way that lasts or remains unchanged for a long time or forever

Example

She moved to the city permanently after finishing her studies.

她在完成学业后永久地搬到了这座城市。

C2 noun /kwaɪˈiːtəs/

Quietus

死亡或导致死亡的事物；最终解决

Meaning

death or something that causes death; a final settlement

Example

The hero received his quietus from the villain's sword.

英雄从反派的剑下获得了他的安息。

A2 adjective/adverb /laʊd/

loud

响亮

Meaning

Producing or capable of producing much noise.

Example

The music was too loud to concentrate.

音乐太响了，无法集中注意力。

C1 noun /kɑst/

Caste

种姓; 种姓制度

Meaning

a social class system; a hereditary class of Hindu society

Example

The ancient caste system divided society into different social groups.

古老的种姓制度将社会划分为不同的社会群体。

C2 noun /ˌpraɪmoʊˈdʒɛnɪtʃər/

primogeniture

长子继承权

Meaning

The right of the firstborn child to inherit the family estate or title.

Example

Under primogeniture, the eldest son inherited the entire estate.

在长子继承制下，长子继承了整个家族产业。

C2 noun /ˈpærəmʊr/

paramour

情人

Meaning

a lover, especially an illicit one

Example

The secret paramour was finally revealed.

秘密情人终于被揭露。

B2 noun /ˈskuːtər/

scooter

滑板车

Meaning

a small two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine or electricity

Example

She rides a scooter to work every day.

她每天骑滑板车去上班。

B2 noun /ˈnuː.tri.ənt/

nutrient

营养物质

Meaning

A substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and health of plants or animals.

Example

Plants absorb nutrients from the soil for growth.

植物从土壤中吸收营养物质来生长。

A1 adjective/adverb /leɪt/

late

迟到

Meaning

arriving, happening, or done after the expected time

Example

He arrived late to the meeting.

他迟到了会议。

B2 adjective /səbˈstæn.ʃəl/

Substantial

实质的; 相当的; 重要的

Meaning

large in size, amount, or importance; considerable; significant

Example

There was a substantial increase in sales this quarter.

本季度销售量有了显著增加。

B2 noun /ˈprɛzɪdənsi/

presidency

总统职务

Meaning

the office or position of being a president

Example

He was elected to the presidency in 2020.

他在2020年当选为总统。

C1 adjective /ˈkæn.dɪd/

Candid

坦诚; 直率; 诚实

Meaning

truthful and straightforward; frank and honest in expression

Example

I appreciate your candid opinion about the project.

我很欣赏你对这个项目的坦诚意见。

B2 verb /hɔːlt/

halt

停止

Meaning

to stop or bring to a stop

Example

The train suddenly halted at the station.

火车突然在车站停了下来。

C2 noun /məˈdɒn.ə/

madonna

马东娜 (圣母玛利亚)

Meaning

An artistic representation of the Virgin Mary; also used as a respectful form of address for a woman in Italian culture.

Example

The Renaissance painting depicts a Madonna holding child Jesus.

文艺复兴时期的画作描绘了一位抱着耶稣婴儿的马东娜。

C1 verb /ˈprɪkəl/

prickle

Meaning

to cause a slight stinging or tingling sensation on the skin

Example

Her skin began to prickle in the cold wind.

C1 verb /sluː/

slew

突然转向

Meaning

To turn or slide violently in a particular direction.

Example

The car slewed across the icy road.

汽车在结冰的路面上突然滑动。

A2 adjective /mæd/

Mad

生气; 精神病; 疯狂

Meaning

angry; mentally ill; insane

Example

He was mad at his friend for being late.

他因迟到而生气。

C2 adjective /ˈɛkstənt/

extant

现存

Meaning

Still in existence; surviving.

Example

Only a few manuscripts from the ancient library are extant.

只有几份古老图书馆的手稿仍然存在。

C1 verb /kənˈsɛptʃuəlaɪz/

conceptualize

构思

Meaning

to form an idea or concept of something in your mind

Example

The artist conceptualized a new design for the exhibition.

艺术家为展览构思了一个新的设计。

A2 noun /pərˈmɪʃən/

permission

许可

Meaning

the action of allowing or granting consent

Example

You need permission to enter the restricted area.

你需要许可才能进入限制区域。

C2 noun /meɪs/

mace

权杖 / 钉锤

Meaning

a ceremonial staff carried as a symbol of authority or a weapon similar to a club

Example

The guard carried a mace as a symbol of authority.

守卫携带了一根权杖作为权威的象征。

B2 adjective daɪˈdʒes.tɪv

digestive

消化的

Meaning

Relating to the digestion of food.

Example

Digestive enzymes help break down food.

消化酶帮助分解食物。

B2 verb /ˈvaɪəleɪt/

violate

违反

Meaning

to break or go against a rule or law; to disrespect

Example

Parking here violates the city regulations.

在这里停车违反了城市规定。

C2 adjective /ˈsɪnjuːi/

sinewy

肌肉发达且强壮

Meaning

Lean and muscular; strong and tough.

Example

The athlete had a sinewy build that showed his strength.

运动员有着结实的肌肉，展示了他的力量。

C2 adjective /ɪnhɑːrˈmoʊniəs/

Inharmonious

不和谐

Meaning

lacking harmony; discordant in sound; not in tune

Example

The inharmonious sounds from the broken piano made everyone cover their ears.

破碎钢琴发出的不和谐声音让每个人都捂住了耳朵。

C2 noun /ˌɡæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

gasification

气化

Meaning

The process of converting solid or liquid fuel into gas.

Example

Gasification is widely used to produce fuel gas from coal.

气化广泛用于从煤炭中生产燃气。

C1 noun /hɪpˈnoʊsɪs/

hypnosis

催眠

Meaning

A trance-like state of consciousness usually induced by suggestion.

Example

She underwent hypnosis to overcome her fear of flying.

她进行了催眠，以克服她对飞行的恐惧。

C1 noun /prəˈdʒɛktaɪl/

projectile

弹丸

Meaning

An object fired, thrown, or propelled, especially from a weapon.

Example

The soldier dodged the incoming projectile.

士兵躲过了来袭的弹丸。

C1 noun /ˈkɒt.ən ˈfæb.rɪk/

Cotton Fabric

棉布

Meaning

textile made from cotton fibers, known for being soft, breathable, and comfortable

Example

Cotton fabric is perfect for summer clothing.

棉布是夏季衣物的完美选择。

C1 verb /ˈræn.sæk/

ransack

洗劫

Meaning

to search a place roughly and steal or damage things

Example

Burglars ransacked the house while the family was away.

盗贼在家人不在时洗劫了房子。

C1 noun /ˈkwæɡˌmaɪər/

quagmire

泥潭，困境

Meaning

a soft, wet area of land that gives way underfoot; a complex or dangerous situation

Example

The hikers were trapped in a political quagmire.

徒步旅行者被困在一个政治泥潭中。

B2 noun /fɪɡ/

Fig

无花果

Meaning

a soft sweet fruit that is purple or green on the outside and has many small seeds

Example

The fig tree in our backyard produces delicious fruits every summer.

我们后院的无花果树每年夏天都能结出美味的果实。

B1 noun /neɪl/

Nail

钉子

Meaning

a small metal spike with a broadened flat head; part of finger or toe

Example

He hammered the nail into the wooden board.

他把钉子钉进了木板。