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C1 noun /ˈsɪməli/

simile

明喻
Meaning
A figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another using 'like' or 'as'.
Example
She used a simile to describe her eyes as bright as stars.
她用明喻来描述她的眼睛像星星一样明亮。
C2 adjective /ˈspɔːrtɪv/

sportive

运动的
Meaning
Playful, lively, or full of fun.
Example
The children were in a sportive mood during the picnic.
孩子们在野餐时都很运动。
C1 adjective /ˈɡlɛrɪŋ/

glaring

耀眼 / 显而易见
Meaning
Extremely obvious or shining intensely.
Example
There was a glaring mistake in the report.
报告中有一个显而易见的错误。
C2 verb /ˈæktʃueɪt/

actuate

激活
Meaning
to put into action or motion; to motivate or activate
Example
The engineer actuated the machine with a simple switch.
工程师通过一个简单的开关激活了机器。
B2 noun /dɪˈtɛkʃən/

detection

检测
Meaning
the action or process of identifying the presence of something
Example
The detection of fraud in the system was swift.
系统中的欺诈检测迅速完成。
B2 noun /rɪˈstrɪk.ʃən/

Restriction

限制; 限定; 控制
Meaning
a limiting condition or measure; the limitation or control of someone or something
Example
There are strict restrictions on smoking in public places.
在公共场所吸烟有严格的限制。
B2 adjective /ˈdaʊt.fəl/

Doubtful

怀疑的; 不确定的; 对某事感到不确定
Meaning
uncertain; questionable; feeling uncertain about something
Example
I am doubtful about the success of this project.
我对这个项目的成功表示怀疑。
C2 noun /ˈfuːləri/

foolery

愚蠢
Meaning
Silly or foolish behavior or actions.
Example
His constant foolery made the meeting hard to take seriously.
他不断的愚蠢让会议变得难以认真对待。
A1 adjective /oʊld/

old

旧的
Meaning
having lived for a long time; not new or young
Example
He still drives his old car.
他仍然开着他的旧车。
C2 verb /diːˈmoʊbəlaɪz/

demobilize

解散
Meaning
To release from military service or to disband troops.
Example
The government decided to demobilize the army after the war.
政府决定在战争后解散军队。
C2 noun /klɛərˈvɔɪəns/

clairvoyance

通灵
Meaning
the supposed ability to perceive events beyond normal sensory contact; psychic insight
Example
She claimed to have clairvoyance and predicted the future.
她声称自己有通灵能力，并预言了未来。
C2 noun /ˈplɔːdɪts/

plaudits

赞扬
Meaning
expressions of praise or approval
Example
The scientist received plaudits from the international community.
这位科学家得到了国际社会的赞扬。
B1 noun /ˈθʌn.dər/

Thunder

雷声
Meaning
the loud rumbling sound that follows lightning; to make a loud deep sound
Example
We heard thunder rolling across the sky.
我们听到雷声滚过天空。
B2 noun /kənˈfɛkʃəneri/

confectionery

糖果店
Meaning
sweets, candies, and other food items made with sugar
Example
The shop sells a wide variety of confectionery.
商店出售各种各样的糖果。
B2 noun ˈlænd.mɑːk

landmark

地标
Meaning
An object or feature of a landscape or town that is easily seen and recognized from a distance; an important stage or turning point.
Example
The space restaurant is a landmark in innovation.
太空餐厅是创新中的一个地标。
B1 noun /bɪˈheɪvjər/

behavior

行为
Meaning
The way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially toward others.
Example
The teacher praised her good behavior in class.
老师表扬了她在课堂上的良好行为。
C1 noun /ˈwɪmzi/

whimsy

异想天开
Meaning
playful or fanciful behavior or humor
Example
Her stories were full of whimsy and imagination.
她的故事充满了异想天开和想象力。
A2 phrasal verb /lʊk ˈɑːftər/

look after

照顾
Meaning
to take care of someone or something; to be responsible for someone’s well-being
Example
She looks after her younger brother while their parents are at work.
父母上班时，她照顾弟弟。
B2 verb /ˈjuːtɪlaɪz/

utilize

利用
Meaning
to make practical or effective use of something
Example
The company aims to utilize solar energy for production.
公司旨在利用太阳能进行生产。
C1 noun /noʊm/

gnome

地精
Meaning
a small mythical creature, often depicted as a bearded man living underground; also a figurine used in gardens
Example
The garden was decorated with a gnome statue.
花园里摆放着一个地精雕像。
B2 noun /ˌvaɪ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/

Violation

违反; 违反规则
Meaning
the action of violating someone or something; the action of breaking or failing to comply with a rule or formal agreement
Example
The company was fined for violation of environmental regulations.
该公司因违反环境法规而被罚款。
B1 noun, verb /ʃeɪd/

shade

Meaning
a sheltered or darker area where direct light is blocked; to block light from something
Example
We sat under the tree for some shade.
B1 noun /ˈɛldər/

elder

长者
Meaning
a person who is older or has higher rank; an older person in a family or community
Example
We should always respect our elders.
我们应该永远尊敬我们的长辈。
C2 noun /ˈeɪ.pi.ˌɛr.i/

apiary

蜂箱养殖场
Meaning
A place where beehives are kept, especially for commercial purposes.
Example
The farmer built a new apiary to produce organic honey.
农民建造了一个新的蜂箱养殖场，以生产有机蜂蜜。
A2 adjective /ʌnˈhel.θi/

Unhealthy

不健康的; 有害的
Meaning
harmful to health; not in good health; detrimental to well-being
Example
Eating too much fast food is unhealthy for your body.
吃太多快餐对你的身体不健康。
B1 adjective /əˈʃeɪmd/

Ashamed

羞愧
Meaning
feeling embarrassed or guilty because of one's actions
Example
He was ashamed of his poor performance.
他为自己的糟糕表现感到羞愧。
A2 noun /koʊtʃ/

coach

教练
Meaning
A person who helps improve others' skills or knowledge.
Example
The football coach motivated his team before the match.
足球教练在比赛前激励了他的队伍。
B2 adjective /dɪˈvɔːrst/

divorced

离婚
Meaning
No longer married because the marriage has been legally dissolved.
Example
She has been divorced for five years.
她已经离婚五年了。
B2 noun /pəˈsjuːt/

pursuit

追求, 寻求
Meaning
the act of chasing or trying to achieve something
Example
He dedicated his life to the pursuit of happiness.
他将一生奉献给了追求幸福。
B1 noun /kjuː/

Queue

队列
Meaning
a line of people or things waiting for something; a sequence
Example
We had to wait in a long queue to buy tickets for the movie.
我们必须在一条长队列中等待购买电影票。
B2 verb /ˌmɪsbɪˈheɪv/

misbehave

行为不当
Meaning
to behave badly or inappropriately; to act in an unacceptable way
Example
The children misbehaved during the school assembly.
孩子们在学校集会上行为不当。
A1 adjective/noun /fɔːrθ/

fourth

第四
Meaning
Constituting number four in a sequence; coming after the third in position.
Example
He finished in fourth place in the race.
他在比赛中获得了第四名。
B2 adjective /əˈɡriːəbl/

Agreeable

宜人; 令人愉快; 迷人; 愿意同意
Meaning
pleasant; enjoyable; delightful; willing to agree
Example
The weather is very agreeable today.
今天的天气非常宜人。
B2 noun /dɪˈnaɪ.əl/

Denial

否认
Meaning
the action of declaring something to be untrue; refusal to acknowledge something
Example
His denial of involvement in the scandal was met with skepticism.
他否认参与丑闻的行为，遭遇了怀疑。
C2 adverb /əˈbɛd/

abed

在床上
Meaning
in bed
Example
She stayed abed all day due to illness.
由于生病，她整天都待在床上。
B2 noun ˈkɛmɪkəl weɪst

chemical waste

化学废料
Meaning
Waste material from industrial or laboratory processes that contains harmful chemicals.
Example
Chemical waste pollutes water bodies.
化学废料污染水体。
B2 noun ˌfʌŋk.ʃəˈnæl.ə.ti

functionality

功能性
Meaning
The quality of being functional; the ability to work or operate as intended.
Example
The new refrigerator has improved functionality.
新冰箱提高了功能性。
C1 noun /ˈvaɪəˌleɪtər/

violator

违规者
Meaning
A person who breaks or disregards a law, rule, or agreement.
Example
The police caught the traffic violator at the intersection.
警察在交叉口抓住了交通违规者。
C1 noun /ˈsʌn.stroʊk/

Sunstroke

中暑
Meaning
a serious condition caused by overheating from prolonged exposure to high temperatures
Example
The worker suffered from sunstroke after working outside all day.
工人在外面工作了一整天后中暑了。
A1 verb /niːd/

need

需要
Meaning
to require something; to be in want of
Example
I need help with my homework.
我需要我的作业的帮助。
C1 verb /blɛər/

blare

发出响亮的声音
Meaning
to make a loud, harsh sound
Example
The car horns blared all night.
汽车的喇叭整夜都在响。
C1 noun /ɪnˈdem.nə.ti/

Indemnity

赔偿
Meaning
security or protection against a loss or other financial burden; compensation for damage or loss
Example
The insurance company provided full indemnity for the damages caused by the flood.
保险公司为洪水造成的损失提供了完全的赔偿。
C1 noun /ˈɑːrmfʊl/

armful

一臂之力
Meaning
As much as can be carried in one or both arms.
Example
She carried an armful of books into the library.
她带着一臂之力的书走进了图书馆。
C2 noun /ˌdaɪvəˈɡeɪʃən/

divagation

偏离
Meaning
digression; wandering from a path or subject
Example
His lecture was full of divagation, making it hard to follow the main point.
他的演讲充满了偏离主题的内容，使得很难跟上主要论点。
C2 adjective /ˈsuːpaɪn/

supine

仰卧
Meaning
Lying on the back, face upward; failing to act due to laziness or weakness.
Example
He lay supine on the grass, staring at the stars.
他躺在草地上，仰望星星。
C1 verb /ˈsɪn.θə.saɪz/

synthesize

合成
Meaning
To combine a number of things into a coherent whole.
Example
Scientists synthesize new compounds for medical research.
科学家为医学研究合成新的化合物。
C1 noun ˈdʒɛnɪsɪs

genesis

起源, 创世
Meaning
The origin or mode of formation of something.
Example
The genesis of the internet changed the world forever.
互联网的起源永远改变了世界。
B1 noun /bɑːn/

barn

谷仓
Meaning
a large building used for storing grain or housing farm animals
Example
The farmer keeps his cows in the barn.
农民把他的牛放在谷仓里。
B2 adjective ɪnˈev.ɪ.tə.bəl

inevitable

不可避免的
Meaning
Certain to happen; unavoidable.
Example
Death is an inevitable part of life.
死亡是生命中不可避免的一部分。
C2 adjective /ˈpɒndərəbl/

ponderable

可以考虑的, 可思考的
Meaning
able to be considered or thought about
Example
The evidence was substantial and ponderable.
证据是实质性的，并且是可以思考的。
C1 noun /ˈhæv.ək/

Havoc

广泛的破坏；极大的混乱或无序；混乱
Meaning
widespread destruction; great confusion or disorder; chaos
Example
The hurricane wreaked havoc on the coastal towns, destroying homes and businesses.
飓风在沿海城镇造成了大规模的破坏，摧毁了房屋和商业。
C1 noun /ˈdeɪ.ə.ti/

deity

神祇
Meaning
a god or goddess
Example
The temple is dedicated to a Hindu deity.
这座寺庙奉献给一位印度神祇。
B1 noun /skɑːrf/

Scarf

围巾
Meaning
a length of fabric worn around the neck or head for warmth, protection, or fashion
Example
She wrapped a warm scarf around her neck in the cold weather.
她在寒冷的天气里围了一条温暖的围巾。
C1 adjective /trænsˈfɜːrəbəl/

Transferable

可转移的
Meaning
able to be moved from one place to another; able to be given to someone else
Example
The skills you learn here are transferable to other jobs.
你在这里学到的技能可以转移到其他工作。
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。
A1 adverb /təˈnaɪt/

Tonight

今晚
Meaning
during the night of today; this evening
Example
Tonight we are going to watch a movie.
今晚我们要看电影。
B2 noun /vaɪs/

Vice

恶习; 不道德行为; 缺点
Meaning
an immoral or wicked behavior; a moral failing or fault
Example
Smoking is his only vice.
吸烟是他唯一的恶习。
C1 verb /ʌnˈsɛtl/

unsettle

扰乱
Meaning
To disturb or make someone feel anxious or uneasy.
Example
The sudden news unsettled the entire community.
突如其来的消息让整个社区感到不安。
C1 noun /ˈɑːlɪˌɡɑːrki/

oligarchy

寡头政治
Meaning
A small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution.
Example
The nation was ruled by a wealthy oligarchy that controlled all resources.
这个国家由一个富有的寡头集团统治，控制着所有资源。
B2 verb /ˌdɪskəˈnɛkt/

disconnect

Meaning
to detach or separate from a connection or source
Example
Please disconnect the charger from the power outlet.
C2 noun /ˈaɪ.kɒn/

ikon

宗教图像或符号
Meaning
A religious image or symbol, especially in the Eastern Orthodox Church.
Example
The church displayed a beautifully painted ikon of the Virgin Mary.
教堂展示了美丽的圣母玛利亚圣像。
C1 verb /ˈmɑːrʃəl/

marshal

组织
Meaning
To arrange or organize people, events, or resources in an orderly way.
Example
The teacher marshaled the students for the field trip.
老师组织学生参加远足。
C1 noun /aɪl/

isle

小岛
Meaning
A small island or peninsula, often poetic or literary.
Example
They spent their honeymoon on a beautiful tropical isle.
他们在一个美丽的热带小岛上度过了他们的蜜月。
B2 adjective /ˈkrɛd.ɪ.bəl/

credible

可信的
Meaning
able to be believed; convincing
Example
Her explanation was credible enough to convince the committee.
她的解释足够可信，能够说服委员会。
B2 verb /kənˈsiːl/

conceal

隐藏
Meaning
to hide something or keep it secret
Example
He tried to conceal his disappointment behind a smile.
他试图用微笑掩饰自己的失望。
B2 verb /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ/

engaging

参与
Meaning
Participating or becoming involved in; occupying or attracting someone's interest or attention.
Example
Engaging youth in education is essential.
让年轻人参与教育至关重要。
C1 noun/verb /fliːs/

fleece

Meaning
The woolly covering of a sheep; as a verb, to swindle or cheat someone.
Example
The farmer sheared the sheep’s fleece carefully.
C1 noun /dɪˈsiːt/

Deceit

欺骗; 欺诈; 谎言
Meaning
the action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth
Example
His deceit was discovered when the truth about his qualifications came to light.
当关于他资历的真相浮出水面时，他的欺骗行为被揭露了。
C1 noun səˈsteɪnəbəl ˈpræktɪsɪz

sustainable practices

可持续实践
Meaning
Methods and activities that can be maintained over time without depleting natural resources or harming the environment.
Example
Sustainable practices are vital for environmental preservation.
可持续实践对于环境保护至关重要。
C1 noun /ˈsmætərɪŋ/

smattering

浅薄的知识
Meaning
A small amount or superficial knowledge of something.
Example
He has a smattering of Spanish.
他对西班牙语有浅薄的了解。
B2 adjective /ˌʌnkənˈvɪnsɪŋ/

Unconvincing

不可信
Meaning
failing to persuade or impress; not believable or credible
Example
His excuse for being late was completely unconvincing.
他因迟到而给出的借口完全不可信。
B1 adjective kəˈmɜː.ʃəl

commercial

商业
Meaning
Concerned with or engaged in commerce; having profit as a primary aim rather than artistic or other value.
Example
Commercial hubs attract investments.
商业中心吸引投资。
C2 adjective /læŋk/

lank

高而瘦
Meaning
Tall, thin, and often awkward in appearance.
Example
The lank teenager towered over his classmates.
那个高而瘦的少年比他的同班同学高。
A2 noun /ˈɪnfoʊ/

info

信息
Meaning
information; knowledge or facts about something or someone
Example
She gave me all the info I needed for the meeting.
她给了我所有会议所需的信息。
C2 noun /naɪt ˈdʒæz.mɪn/

Night-jesmine

夜茉莉
Meaning
a fragrant flowering tree that blooms at night with small white flowers
Example
The night-jasmine tree blooms only after sunset with its tiny white flowers.
夜茉莉树只在日落后开出它的小白花。
C1 noun, verb /klɒt/

clot

血块
Meaning
a thick mass of coagulated liquid, especially blood; to form such a mass.
Example
The doctor removed a blood clot from the patient.
医生从病人身上取出了血块。
B2 verb /dɪsˈkloʊz/

disclose

披露
Meaning
to reveal or make information known; to expose
Example
The company must disclose all financial information.
公司必须披露所有的财务信息。
C2 adjective /ɪkˌstɛmpəˈreɪniəs/

extemporaneous

没有准备的讲话或行为
Meaning
Spoken or done without preparation.
Example
He gave an extemporaneous speech at the meeting.
他在会议上发表了即兴演讲。
C1 noun /ˈkoʊtʃ.mən/

Coachman

马车夫
Meaning
a person who drives a horse-drawn carriage or coach
Example
The coachman skillfully guided the horses through the busy streets.
马车夫熟练地引导着马匹穿过繁忙的街道。
B1 adjective /dɪˈlaɪtɪd/

delighted

高兴
Meaning
feeling or showing great pleasure and happiness
Example
She was delighted with the surprise gift.
她对惊喜礼物感到非常高兴。
C2 noun /ˈɡlʌt.ən/

Glutton

贪吃者
Meaning
a person who regularly eats or drinks more than is necessary; someone who has an excessive appetite
Example
He was known as a glutton who could finish three large pizzas in one sitting.
他被认为是一个贪吃者，可以在一次坐下时吃完三大披萨。
C2 noun /kəˈpærɪsən/

caparison

马的装饰覆盖物；华丽且精致的衣物或装饰
Meaning
an ornamental covering for a horse; rich and elaborate clothing or decoration
Example
The king’s horse was adorned with a golden caparison.
国王的马装饰着金色的马披。
C2 noun /ˈrɛk.tɪ.tjuːd/

rectitude

正直
Meaning
Morally correct behavior or thinking; righteousness and integrity.
Example
His rectitude earned him respect in society.
他的正直让他在社会中赢得了尊重。
B2 adjective ɪˈmɜː.sɪv

immersive

沉浸式
Meaning
Providing, involving, or characterized by deep absorption or immersion in something.
Example
Virtual reality creates an immersive learning environment.
虚拟现实创造了一个沉浸式学习环境。
C1 verb /ˈdæmpən/

dampen

使潮湿，减弱
Meaning
to make something slightly wet; to make something less strong, active, or intense
Example
The rain dampened the excitement of the outdoor concert.
雨水减弱了户外音乐会的兴奋。
C2 adjective /ˈpɔːrtli/

portly

肥胖
Meaning
Having a stout or somewhat fat body, often implying dignity or authority.
Example
The portly man entered the room with confidence.
那个肥胖的男人自信地走进房间。
C1 verb dɪˈlɪnieɪt

delineate

精确描述
Meaning
To describe or portray something precisely
Example
The artist delineated the scene in intricate detail.
艺术家以复杂的细节描述了场景。
B2 adjective /ˈdɛlɪkət/

delicate

脆弱
Meaning
Easily broken or damaged; requiring careful handling.
Example
The vase is very delicate, so handle it with care.
这个花瓶非常脆弱，所以请小心拿。
A2 noun /rent/

Rent

幸福
Meaning
a payment made periodically by a tenant to a landlord for use of property
Example
The monthly rent for this apartment is quite affordable.
当她获得奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
C2 noun /viːˈnæləti/

venality

贪污腐化
Meaning
the quality of being open to bribery or corruption
Example
The scandal revealed the venality of several senior officials.
丑闻揭示了几位高级官员的贪污腐化。
A2 noun /nek/

Neck

脖子
Meaning
the part of the body connecting the head to the shoulders
Example
She wore a beautiful necklace around her neck.
她在脖子上戴着一条美丽的项链。
C2 noun /ˌɪmprɪˈmɑːtər/

imprimatur

批准书
Meaning
An official license or approval, especially to publish a book.
Example
The book was released with the official imprimatur of the church.
这本书以教会的正式批准书发布。
C1 noun /ɔːr/

Oar

桨
Meaning
a long pole with a flat blade used to row a boat
Example
He dipped the oar into the water and pulled the boat forward.
他将桨浸入水中并拉动船向前。
B2 noun /ˈbækˌsaɪd/

backside

背部
Meaning
the rear part or surface of something; informal term for the buttocks
Example
The kids slid down the hill on their backside.
孩子们从山坡上滑下来，屁股着地。
C1 noun /ˈkændɪdnəs/

candidness

坦率
Meaning
The quality of being open, honest, and straightforward
Example
Her candidness during the meeting impressed everyone.
她在会议中的坦率给大家留下了深刻的印象。
C1 noun /ˈpær.ə.di/

Parody

仿作
Meaning
an imitation of a particular style for comic effect; a humorous exaggerated copy
Example
The comedy show featured a parody of famous politicians.
这档喜剧节目以对知名政治家的仿作来制造滑稽效果。
B2 noun /ˈtʌtʃ.daʊn/

touchdown

着陆
Meaning
the moment when an aircraft lands, or a score in American football
Example
The plane made a smooth touchdown.
飞机顺利着陆。
B2 adjective /ˌʌnɪnˈfɔːrmd/

uninformed

不了解情况的
Meaning
lacking knowledge or awareness about a particular subject; not educated or informed
Example
The decision was made by an uninformed committee.
这个决定是由一个不了解情况的委员会做出的。
B2 verb /ɡloʊ/

glow

发光
Meaning
To shine with a steady light, often softly; to radiate warmth or happiness.
Example
The lanterns glowed softly in the dark.
灯笼在黑暗中发光。
B2 adjective /ˌpɑːrləˈmɛntri/

parliamentary

议会的
Meaning
relating to a parliament or its members; relating to a system of government with parliamentary authority
Example
The country follows a parliamentary form of government.
这个国家实行议会制政府。
C1 adjective /ɪˈɡriːdʒəs/

egregious

极其严重
Meaning
Outstandingly bad; shocking.
Example
The company was fined for its egregious safety violations.
该公司因其极其严重的安全违规行为而被罚款。
B1 noun /ɪnˈstrʌktər/

instructor

教练
Meaning
A person who teaches a subject or skill.
Example
The driving instructor was very patient with new learners.
驾校教练对新学员非常耐心。
B2 adjective /ˈrændəm/

Random

随机
Meaning
without pattern or predetermined order; happening by chance
Example
She selected a random book from the library shelf.
她从书架上挑选了一本随机的书。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈfleɪtɪd/

inflated

膨胀
Meaning
excessively increased in size, value, or importance; filled with air or gas
Example
The company faced criticism for its inflated prices.
公司因其膨胀的价格而遭受批评。
B2 adjective /ʌnˌkənˈdɪʃ.ən.əl/

Unconditional

无条件的
Meaning
not subject to any conditions; complete and absolute
Example
She offered her unconditional support to her friend in need.
她在朋友需要时提供了无条件的支持。
B2 noun /ˈɔɪ.stər/

Oyster

生蚝
Meaning
a type of shellfish that can be eaten and sometimes contains pearls
Example
She ordered fresh oysters at the seafood restaurant.
她在海鲜餐厅点了新鲜的生蚝。
C2 noun /ˈɡɜːrdər/

girder

钢梁
Meaning
a large, strong beam used to support buildings or bridges
Example
The steel girders held the weight of the bridge.
钢铁梁支撑了桥的重量。
C1 noun dɪˈpliː.ʃən

depletion

枯竭
Meaning
The gradual reduction or exhaustion of a resource or substance.
Example
Overuse of groundwater leads to depletion of water resources.
过度使用地下水会导致水资源的枯竭。
C2 noun /voʊˈsɪfərəns/

vociferance

大声喊叫
Meaning
the act of shouting or making a loud outcry
Example
The vociferance of the protesters filled the streets.
抗议者的呼喊声充满了街道。
C2 noun /ˈlæsi/

lassie

小女孩
Meaning
a young girl (informal, mainly Scottish)
Example
The old man greeted the little lassie warmly.
老人热情地迎接了小女孩。
B2 noun /ˈleɪzər/

laser

激光
Meaning
a device that emits a concentrated beam of light
Example
The doctor used a laser to perform eye surgery.
医生使用激光进行眼部手术。
C1 noun /pəˈθɒlədʒi/

pathology

病理学
Meaning
the scientific study of diseases, their causes, processes, and effects on the body
Example
Advances in pathology helped the doctors identify the rare infection quickly.
病理学的进展帮助医生迅速识别罕见的感染。
C1 adjective /ˈfɜːrtɪv/

furtive

秘密的
Meaning
Attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble.
Example
He cast a furtive glance at the door before leaving.
他在离开前悄悄地看了一眼门。
C1 noun /ˈkrɒkəri/

crockery

餐具
Meaning
Dishes, plates, cups, and other items made of earthenware or china.
Example
The hotel provided clean crockery for the guests.
酒店为客人提供了干净的餐具。
C2 noun /ˈʌn.dɚˌstɔː.ri/

understory

下层植被
Meaning
The layer of vegetation beneath the main canopy of a forest.
Example
The understory of a rainforest is home to small mammals and insects.
雨林的下层植被是小型哺乳动物和昆虫的家园。
B2 noun /vaɪn/

vine

藤蔓
Meaning
a climbing or trailing plant with long stems; a plant that produces grapes
Example
The vine climbed up the wall and covered it with green leaves.
藤蔓爬上了墙，覆盖了绿色的叶子。
B2 noun ˈsɜːrkjələr ɪˈkɒnəmi

circular economy

循环经济
Meaning
An economic system aimed at eliminating waste and the continual use of resources through reuse, sharing, repair, refurbishment, remanufacturing and recycling.
Example
Adopting a circular economy can reduce waste.
采用循环经济可以减少废物。
C2 verb /kənˈvoʊk/

convoke

召集
Meaning
to call together or summon a meeting or assembly
Example
The committee convoked an emergency session to discuss the crisis.
委员会召集了紧急会议讨论危机。
A2 noun /ˈkɪndərˌɡɑːrtn/

kindergarten

幼儿园
Meaning
a school or class for young children, typically between the ages of four and six
Example
She enrolled her child in kindergarten to prepare for elementary school.
她把孩子注册进了幼儿园，为小学做准备。
C2 verb /ˈbæstərdaɪz/

bastardize

歪曲
Meaning
to corrupt or debase something by altering it from its original form; to change in a way that reduces quality or purity
Example
Critics argue that the remake bastardized the original novel.
评论家认为这次改编歪曲了原作。
C1 verb /ˌmɪsˈmænɪdʒ/

mismanage

Meaning
to handle or control something badly or inefficiently
Example
The company went bankrupt because it was mismanaged for years.