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C2 noun /ˈsɪmpəltən/

simpleton

傻瓜
Meaning
a foolish or gullible person
Example
They treated him like a simpleton who could not understand anything complex.
他们把他当作一个无法理解复杂事物的傻瓜对待。
B1 adjective /sɪnˈsɪər/

Sincere

真诚的; 真实的; 无做作
Meaning
honest and genuine in expressing feelings; free from pretense or deceit
Example
She gave me a sincere apology for her mistake.
她为自己的错误真诚地道歉。
B2 verb /flɪp/

flip

翻转
Meaning
to turn over quickly or suddenly; to toss lightly
Example
She flipped the pancake in the pan.
她把煎饼在锅里翻了个面。
B1 noun /ˈvaɪrəs/

virus

病毒
Meaning
A tiny infectious agent that can replicate only inside the living cells of an organism.
Example
The computer was infected with a dangerous virus.
计算机感染了一个危险的病毒。
C1 noun /ˈkæpɪˌlɛri/

capillary

毛细血管
Meaning
a very thin blood vessel that connects arteries and veins
Example
Oxygen passes from the blood into tissues through capillaries.
氧气通过毛细血管从血液进入组织。
C2 noun /ˈhɛptəˌɡɒn/

heptagon

七边形
Meaning
A polygon with seven sides and seven angles.
Example
The math teacher drew a heptagon on the board.
数学老师在黑板上画了一个七边形。
B1 adjective /ˈɛnd.ləs/

Endless

无尽的; 无限的; 不受限制的
Meaning
having no end; infinite; limitless
Example
The ocean seemed endless from the shore.
从海岸看,海洋似乎是无尽的。
C2 adjective /ˌpɒliˈæn.ɪ.ɪʃ/

pollyannaish

过于乐观
Meaning
overly or blindly optimistic
Example
Her pollyannaish attitude ignored the obvious problems.
她的过于乐观的态度忽略了明显的问题。
C1 verb /ɪnˈtrɛntʃ/

entrench

扎根
Meaning
To establish something so firmly that it is difficult to change.
Example
The company entrenched its position in the market through innovation.
公司通过创新巩固了其市场地位。
C1 verb /dʒɒt/

jot

快速且简洁地写下
Meaning
to write something quickly and briefly
Example
She jotted down his phone number on a napkin.
她在餐巾纸上迅速记下了他的电话号码。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈstɪŋk.tɪv/

instinctive

本能的, 自然的, 自动的
Meaning
Based on instinct; done without conscious thought; natural and automatic.
Example
His instinctive reaction saved his life.
他的本能反应救了他的生命。
B1 adverb /ˈɡrædʒ.u.ə.li/

Gradually

渐渐地; 逐渐地
Meaning
slowly and steadily over a period of time
Example
The weather gradually became warmer in spring.
春天里,天气逐渐变暖。
C1 verb /ˈpændər/

pander

迎合, 奉承
Meaning
to indulge or exploit the weaknesses, desires, or immoral tendencies of others
Example
The politician was accused of pandering to voters' fears.
政治家被指控迎合选民的恐惧。
A2 noun /ˈɡɑːr.dən.ər/

Gardener

园丁
Meaning
a person who tends and cultivates a garden
Example
The gardener planted beautiful flowers in the backyard.
园丁在后院种下了美丽的花朵。
C1 verb /ˈpætər/

patter

发出重复的轻轻敲打声 / 机械地快速说话
Meaning
to make a repeated light tapping sound; to talk quickly in a rehearsed or mechanical way
Example
Rain pattered softly on the window.
雨滴轻轻拍打着窗户。
C1 adjective /ˈbɛndi/

bendy

柔韧的
Meaning
Easily curved or flexible.
Example
The bendy straw made it easier to drink from the cup.
弯曲的吸管使得从杯子里喝水更加容易。
A1 pronoun /huː/

who

Meaning
used to ask about a person or people
Example
Who is coming to the party tonight?
今晚谁来参加派对?
B2 verb /ˈspɛsɪfaɪ/

specify

指定
Meaning
to state or describe something clearly and exactly
Example
Please specify the time and place of the meeting.
请明确指定会议的时间和地点。
B2 verb /ɪnˈʃʊər/

insure

投保
Meaning
to provide insurance; to make certain
Example
I need to insure my new car.
我需要为我的新车投保。
C2 adjective /ˈpɜːˌblaɪnd/

purblind

盲目或无知
Meaning
Having impaired or defective vision; lacking insight or understanding.
Example
The purblind approach to the problem led to many mistakes.
对问题的盲目处理导致了许多错误。
B1 noun /ˈmʌðər ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/

mother language

母语
Meaning
the first language a person learns from childhood; native language
Example
Children learn best when they are taught in their mother language.
孩子用母语学习效果最好。
B2 noun /kəmˈplaɪ.əns/

compliance

遵守
Meaning
The practice of conforming to rules, regulations, or laws; obedience to orders or instructions.
Example
Schools expect compliance with their rules and policies.
学校期望遵守他们的规则和政策。
B2 verb /straɪd/

stride

大步走;取得进展
Meaning
to walk with long, decisive steps; to make progress
Example
She strode confidently across the stage.
她自信地走过舞台。
C1 noun moʊst ˈvʌlnərəbəl ˈneɪʃən

most vulnerable nation

最脆弱的国家
Meaning
A country that is highly exposed to risks and lacks adequate protection or resilience.
Example
Bangladesh is one of the most vulnerable nations to climate change.
孟加拉国是气候变化最脆弱的国家之一。
A2 verb /ˈɑːrɡjuː/

argue

争论
Meaning
to have a disagreement; to present reasons for or against
Example
They often argue about politics.
他们经常争论政治。
C1 noun /ræθ/

Wrath

愤怒; 怒火
Meaning
extreme anger; intense fury or indignation
Example
His wrath was terrible to behold.
他的愤怒让人无法忍受。
C1 noun /ˈɒfʃuːt/

offshoot

分支
Meaning
A branch or result that develops from something larger or more important.
Example
The startup was an offshoot of a major tech company.
这家初创公司是一个大型科技公司分支。
C1 adjective ˌsəʊsɪəʊpəˈlɪtɪkəl

sociopolitical

社会政治
Meaning
Combining social and political factors.
Example
Sociopolitical factors often influence public policy decisions.
社会政治因素经常影响公共政策决策。
C1 verb /proʊˈtruːd/

protrude

突出
Meaning
To stick out or extend beyond a surface.
Example
A nail was protruding from the wooden board.
一根钉子从木板中突出出来。
B1 noun /dʒiːp/

jeep

吉普车
Meaning
a sturdy motor vehicle designed for rough terrain; a small military or civilian off-road vehicle
Example
The jeep climbed the rocky hill without difficulty.
吉普车轻松地爬上了崎岖的山坡。
C2 verb /ˈfɜːrbɪʃ/

furbish

抛光
Meaning
to polish, renovate, or give a fresh look to something
Example
The workers furbished the old sword until it gleamed like new.
工人们把旧剑抛光,直到它像新的一样闪闪发光。
B2 adjective ˈstrʌktʃərd

structured

结构化
Meaning
Having a clear organization or framework; systematically arranged.
Example
A structured execution plan is crucial for success.
一个结构化的执行计划对于成功至关重要。
C2 noun /ˈɛərəˌnɔːt/

aeronaut

气球飞行员
Meaning
A person who travels in an airship, balloon, or other aircraft.
Example
The aeronaut skillfully guided the hot-air balloon across the valley.
气球飞行员熟练地引导热气球穿过山谷。
A2 adjective /ˈfroʊzən/

frozen

冻结的
Meaning
preserved by being made extremely cold; turned into ice
Example
The lake was completely frozen during winter.
湖泊在冬季完全冻结。
A2 adjective /ˈpɑːt taɪm/

part-time

兼职
Meaning
working for only part of the usual working day or week
Example
She works part-time as a waitress.
她做兼职工作,担任服务员。
C2 noun /ˈæmjʊlət/

Amulet

护身符; 护符
Meaning
an ornament or small piece of jewelry thought to give protection against evil, danger, or disease
Example
She wore a silver amulet around her neck for good luck.
她戴着一条银色的护身符在脖子上祈求好运。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈsjuːmɪŋ/

unassuming

谦虚
Meaning
Not pretentious or arrogant; modest.
Example
Despite his success, he remained unassuming and humble.
尽管他取得了成功,他仍然谦虚和谦逊。
C1 noun /ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈniː/

Examinee

考生
Meaning
a person who is being tested in an examination
Example
Each examinee was given two hours to complete the test.
每个考生都有两小时来完成考试。
C1 adjective ˌsɪmbɪˈɒtɪk

symbiotic

共生的
Meaning
Involving interaction between two different organisms living in close physical association.
Example
The relationship between the bee and the flower is symbiotic.
蜜蜂和花朵之间的关系是共生的。
A2 noun /ˈbʌk.ɪt/

Bucket

Meaning
a roughly cylindrical open container with a handle, used to hold and carry liquids
Example
The farmer filled the bucket with fresh water from the well.
农民用井里的清水填满了桶。
B2 noun /ˌpɜː.sɪˈvɪə.rəns/

perseverance

毅力
Meaning
Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success
Example
His perseverance helped him achieve his dreams.
他的毅力帮助他实现了梦想。
A1 noun /wel/

Well

井; 福利;
Meaning
a deep hole in the ground from which water is obtained
Example
The villagers get water from the old well in the center of town.
村民们从村中心的老水井取水。
C1 verb /ˈpleɪdʒəraɪz/

plagiarize

剽窃
Meaning
to take someone else's work or ideas and present them as your own
Example
He was warned not to plagiarize his friend's essay.
他被警告不要剽窃朋友的文章。
C2 adjective /rɪˈmiːdiəbl/

remediable

可修复的
Meaning
capable of being corrected or cured
Example
The mistake was serious but still remediable.
这个错误很严重,但仍然是可修复的。
C1 noun /ˈtæbloʊ/

tableau

定格画面
Meaning
a striking or artistic scene or arrangement of people or objects, often presented on stage or in art
Example
The actors froze in a tableau that captured the final moment of the play.
演员们定格在一个塔布劳中,捕捉到了戏剧的最后一刻。
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。
A1 verb /meɪk/

make

Meaning
to create, produce, or construct something
Example
I make coffee every morning.
我每天早上做咖啡。
C2 verb /ˈsʌblɪmeɪt/

sublimate

转化为更高的活动
Meaning
to redirect strong emotions or desires into socially acceptable activities or channels
Example
She sublimated her anger into painting beautiful landscapes.
她将愤怒转化为美丽的风景画。
C1 noun /ˈkærət/

karat

克拉
Meaning
A unit for measuring the purity of gold, with 24 karats being pure gold.
Example
The ring was made of 18-karat gold.
戒指是由18克拉黄金制成的。
C2 verb /ˈmɒrəlaɪz/

moralize

道德化
Meaning
To comment on issues of right and wrong, often with an air of superiority.
Example
He tends to moralize about other people's choices.
他倾向于对别人做出的选择进行道德化评论。
C1 adjective ˈmer.ɪt beɪst

merit-based

基于优点
Meaning
Based on or determined by individual merit, ability, or achievement rather than other factors.
Example
Merit-based recruitment strengthens the workforce.
基于优点的招聘强化了劳动力。
B2 adverb /wɛərˈbaɪ/

whereby

通过
Meaning
by which; because of which
Example
The company agreed to a contract whereby it would pay the penalty.
公司同意了一份合同,通过它将支付罚款。
C2 noun /bʊr/

Boor

粗人; 粗鲁的人
Meaning
a rough and bad-mannered person; someone who lacks refinement or culture
Example
The wealthy businessman was actually a boor who showed no respect for others.
那位富有的商人实际上是一个粗人,根本没有对别人表示尊重。
C2 adjective /ˈmæk.jʊˌleɪ.tɪd/

maculated

斑驳的
Meaning
Spotted or stained; marked with blemishes.
Example
The maculated surface of the old mirror gave it a unique charm.
旧镜子的斑驳表面赋予它独特的魅力。
B1 noun /kəˈnæl/

canal

水道
Meaning
an artificial waterway constructed for navigation, irrigation, or drainage
Example
The canal was built to help transport goods across the region.
该水道的建设是为了帮助运输区域内的货物。
A1 verb /sel/

sell

Meaning
to give something to someone in exchange for money
Example
They sell fresh fruits at the market.
他们在市场上卖新鲜的水果。
C1 noun /woʊz/

woes

困境
Meaning
great sorrow or distress; troubles
Example
The company faced financial woes after the market crash.
公司在市场崩溃后面临财务困境。
C1 adjective ʌnˈjiːl.dɪŋ

unyielding

坚定或坚韧
Meaning
Not easily broken or giving in to pressure.
Example
Her unyielding determination helped her overcome all challenges.
她坚定的决心帮助她克服了所有的挑战。
B2 noun /dɛk/

deck

甲板 / 平台
Meaning
A flat surface or platform, often on a ship or building.
Example
We enjoyed the sunset from the upper deck of the ferry.
我们从渡船的上层甲板上欣赏日落。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈraɪp/

Unripe

未成熟的
Meaning
not fully developed or matured; not ready to be eaten
Example
The unripe bananas will turn yellow in a few days.
未成熟的香蕉几天后会变黄。
B2 adjective /ˈædɪkwət/

adequate

足够
Meaning
sufficient or acceptable in quality or quantity
Example
The food was adequate for the small group.
食物足够适合小组。
B2 noun /ˈbriː.ðɪŋ tɛkˌniːks/

breathing techniques

呼吸技巧
Meaning
Methods of controlling breathing to achieve relaxation and improve health.
Example
Breathing techniques help in reducing stress and anxiety.
呼吸技巧有助于减少压力和焦虑。
C2 noun /ʃəˈɡrɪn/

chagrin

懊悔
Meaning
Distress or embarrassment at having failed or been humiliated.
Example
She left the room in chagrin after forgetting her lines.
她在忘记台词后,带着懊悔离开了房间。
B2 verb /ɪnˈrɪtʃ/

enrich

丰富
Meaning
To improve or enhance the quality or value of something.
Example
Space exploration enriches human understanding.
太空探索丰富了人类的理解。
C1 noun /ˌdɪsəˈluːʃən/

dissolution

解散
Meaning
the act of formally ending or breaking apart something, such as an organization or marriage
Example
The dissolution of the company was announced yesterday.
公司解散的消息昨天公布。
B2 noun ɪˈmɪʃ.ənz

emissions

排放
Meaning
The production and discharge of something, especially gas, heat, light, or radiation.
Example
Carbon emissions are rising globally.
碳排放在全球范围内上升。
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。
B2 adjective /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsəl/

Universal

普遍的
Meaning
applicable to all cases; existing everywhere
Example
Music is a universal language that everyone understands.
音乐是一种普遍的语言,人人都能理解。
A2 noun/verb /ˈkɒntækt/

contact

联系
Meaning
Communication or connection with someone.
Example
You should contact your doctor if symptoms persist.
如果症状持续,您应该联系您的医生。
B2 adjective /trɔːˈmætɪk/

traumatic

创伤的
Meaning
Deeply distressing or disturbing, often related to emotional or physical injury.
Example
The accident was a traumatic experience for the entire family.
这场事故对整个家庭来说是一次创伤的经历。
C1 noun /ˈmelənkəli/

Melancholy

忧郁; 深思熟虑的悲伤
Meaning
A feeling of pensive sadness; thoughtful or gentle sadness
Example
A deep melancholy settled over him after reading the old letters.
读完旧信后,他感到一阵深深的忧郁。
B2 noun /əˈnætəmi/

anatomy

解剖学
Meaning
the study of the structure of living things, especially the human body
Example
She is studying human anatomy at medical school.
她在医学院学习人体解剖学。
B1 noun /ˈædvərˌtaɪzɪŋ/

advertising

广告
Meaning
the activity of producing advertisements for products or services
Example
The company spends millions on advertising every year.
公司每年在广告上花费数百万。
B2 noun /sɪˈver.ə.ti/

Severity

严重性; 严厉; 强度
Meaning
the quality of being extremely serious or harsh; intensity of something bad
Example
The severity of the storm caused widespread damage across the city.
风暴的严重性在整个城市造成了广泛的破坏。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈsʌf.ər.ə.bəl/

insufferable

无法忍受
Meaning
Too extreme to bear; intolerable.
Example
The heat during the summer was insufferable.
夏天的炎热是无法忍受的。
C1 noun /kənˈtɛnʃən/

contention

争议, 分歧
Meaning
heated disagreement or argument; a point asserted in debate
Example
The main contention between the two parties was over tax reform.
两党之间的主要争议是关于税务改革。
C2 adjective /nɪˈfɛəriəs/

nefarious

邪恶的,犯罪的,或道德上糟糕的
Meaning
Wicked, criminal, or morally bad.
Example
The police uncovered a nefarious plot to cheat investors.
警方揭露了一个邪恶的阴谋,试图欺骗投资者。
C1 noun/verb /tæk/

tack

Meaning
a small sharp nail; or to change direction in sailing or approach something differently
Example
She used a tack to pin the paper on the wall.
C1 noun /kənˈtɪn.ju.əns/

continuance

持续性
Meaning
the state of continuing or being prolonged; persistence
Example
The continuance of the project depended on securing additional funding.
项目的持续性依赖于确保额外的资金。
B1 noun ˈstrætədʒi

strategy

战略
Meaning
A plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim.
Example
The strategy ensured success.
该战略确保了成功。
B1 verb meɪnˈteɪn

maintain

保持
Meaning
To keep in good condition; to preserve or sustain.
Example
Maintaining discipline in educational institutions is crucial.
在教育机构中保持纪律至关重要。
B1 noun /prəˈfeʃ.ən/

Profession

职业
Meaning
a type of job that requires special education, training, or skill
Example
Teaching is a noble profession that shapes future generations.
教学是一项崇高的职业,它塑造了未来的世代。
B2 noun /fleɪm/

Flame

火焰
Meaning
a hot glowing body of ignited gas that is generated by something on fire
Example
The candle flame flickered gently in the evening breeze.
蜡烛的火焰在晚风中微微闪烁。
B2 noun /səˈplaɪə(r)/

supplier

供应商
Meaning
a person or company that provides goods or services
Example
The supplier delivered the products on time.
供应商按时交付了产品。
B2 noun /ˌæljuˈmɪniəm/

aluminium

Meaning
a lightweight, silvery-white metal used widely in manufacturing and packaging
Example
Aluminium is commonly used to make cans and aircraft parts.
铝常用于制造罐头和飞机部件。
B2 noun /er/

Heir

继承人
Meaning
a person legally entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death
Example
The young prince was the rightful heir to the throne and would become king someday.
年轻的王子是合法的王位继承人,将来有一天会成为国王。
C2 noun /ˌɡaɪnəˈkɒkrəsi/

gynecocracy

女权政治
Meaning
a society or government ruled by women
Example
The ancient tribe was known for its gynecocracy, where women held all positions of power.
这个古老的部落因其女权政治而闻名,在那里女性掌握了所有的权力职位。
C1 noun /tɪf/

tiff

争执
Meaning
a small or petty quarrel or argument
Example
They had a little tiff over what movie to watch.
他们因为选哪部电影而发生了小争执。
B2 adjective /rɪˈspek.tə.bəl/

Respectable

体面
Meaning
worthy of respect; having good reputation; decent
Example
He comes from a respectable family in the community.
他来自社区一个体面的家庭。
C1 noun /ˈdeɪ.li.ə/

Dahlia

大丽花
Meaning
a garden plant with brightly colored flowers that bloom in summer and autumn
Example
She planted colorful dahlias in her garden last summer.
她在去年夏天在花园里种了五颜六色的大丽花。
C1 verb /weɪv/

waive

幸福
Meaning
to refrain from insisting on or enforcing something, especially a right or claim
Example
She decided to waive her right to a lawyer.
她在收到奖项时无法掩饰她的幸福感。
C2 noun /ˌfɪzɪˈɑːkrəsi/

physiocracy

地权主义
Meaning
an economic theory that land and its natural products are the source of wealth
Example
Physiocracy emphasized the importance of agriculture in national wealth.
地权主义强调农业在国家财富中的重要性。
C2 noun /lɪˈvaɪəθən/

leviathan

巨大海怪
Meaning
a huge sea monster or something very large and powerful.
Example
The ship looked like a leviathan on the horizon.
那艘船在地平线上看起来像一只巨大的海怪。
C2 noun /ˈʃɑːdənfrɔɪdə/

schadenfreude

从他人的不幸中获得的快乐
Meaning
pleasure derived from another person's misfortune
Example
He felt a sense of schadenfreude when his rival failed.
当他的对手失败时,他感到一阵沙登弗洛伊德。
C1 verb /kliːv/

cleave

劈开, 切割
Meaning
to split or divide; to cut through forcefully
Example
He used an axe to cleave the wood.
他用斧头劈开木材。
B2 adjective /əˈfen.sɪv/

Offensive

冒犯的; 侮辱的; 攻击性的
Meaning
causing displeasure or resentment; insulting; aggressive
Example
His offensive remarks hurt everyone's feelings.
他的冒犯言论伤害了每个人的感情。
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 /ˈvɪn.ɪ.ɡər/

Vinegar

Meaning
a sour liquid made from fermented alcohol, used for cooking and preserving
Example
I added vinegar to the salad dressing for extra flavor.
我在沙拉酱里加了醋,以增加味道。
B1 adjective /rʌf/

Rough

粗糙的; 粗糙; 严厉的
Meaning
having an uneven surface; not smooth; harsh
Example
The rough surface of the rock hurt my hands.
岩石的粗糙表面伤害了我的手。
C1 noun /ˌtɒləˈreɪʃən/

toleration

宽容
Meaning
The practice of allowing something that one does not necessarily agree with.
Example
The government promoted religious toleration.
政府促进了宗教宽容。
C1 noun /ˈwɒrənt/

Warrant

搜查令
Meaning
a legal document that gives police the authority to do something; justification or authority for an action
Example
The police obtained a search warrant before entering the building.
警方在进入大楼之前获得了搜查令。
C1 adjective /ˈplʌk.i/

plucky

勇敢
Meaning
having or showing courage and determination
Example
The plucky child rescued the kitten from the tree.
勇敢的孩子从树上救出了小猫。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈflɛksəbl/

inflexible

不灵活
Meaning
Not able to bend or change; unwilling to change ideas or behavior.
Example
His inflexible attitude made negotiations difficult.
他那不灵活的态度使谈判变得困难。
B1 verb /swɪtʃ/

switch

切换
Meaning
to change from one thing to another; to exchange or replace
Example
I switched from coffee to tea.
我从咖啡转到茶。
B2 verb /dæʃ/

dash

Meaning
to move quickly and suddenly; to strike or break something violently
Example
She dashed across the street to catch the bus.
C1 noun /ˈbaɪ.lɔː/

by-law

地方性法规
Meaning
A rule made by a company, organization, or local authority to control the actions of its members.
Example
The city council passed a new by-law regulating street vendors.
市议会通过了一项新的地方法规,规范街头小贩。
B2 noun /luːp/

Loop

圈,环
Meaning
a shape produced by a curve that bends around and crosses itself
Example
The string formed a neat loop around the package.
绳子在包裹周围形成了一个整齐的环。
C1 noun ˌsʌb.sɪ.dɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

subsidization

补贴
Meaning
Financial assistance provided by government to make certain goods or services more affordable.
Example
Subsidization of agriculture helps farmers maintain crop production.
农业补贴帮助农民维持作物生产。
B2 noun /ˈaʊtˌskɜːrt/

outskirt

城市郊区
Meaning
the outer edge or border of a town or city
Example
They built a new factory on the outskirts of the city.
他们在城市郊区建了一家新工厂。
C1 noun /ˌkɒrəˈneɪʃən/

coronation

加冕礼
Meaning
the act or ceremony of crowning a sovereign or monarch
Example
The coronation of the new king was attended by thousands of people.
新国王的加冕礼有成千上万的人参加。
C2 noun /dɪsˈtɛmpər/

distemper

一种影响动物的病毒性疾病,特别是狗
Meaning
a viral disease affecting animals, especially dogs; also refers to a state of disorder
Example
The dog was diagnosed with distemper and needed immediate care.
这只狗被诊断为患有犬瘟热,需要立即治疗。
B2 adjective /hɑːˈspɪtəbəl/

Hospitable

友好且热情地接待陌生人或客人; 热情好客
Meaning
friendly and welcoming to strangers or guests; generous in receiving guests
Example
The local people were very hospitable to the tourists.
当地人对游客非常热情好客。
B1 verb /rɪˈlaɪ/

rely

依赖
Meaning
to depend on or trust someone or something
Example
I rely on my friends for support.
我依赖我的朋友寻求支持。
B2 noun /stɔːrk/

Stork

Meaning
large wading bird with long legs and a long neck
Example
The stork built its nest on top of the tall chimney.
鹳在高烟囱上建造了它的巢。
B1 noun /ˈlʌk.ʃər.i/

Luxury

奢华
Meaning
the state of great comfort and extravagant living; an inessential, desirable item that is expensive or difficult to obtain
Example
They enjoyed the luxury of a five-star hotel.
他们享受着五星级酒店的奢华。
B2 verb /ɪnˈstrʌkt/

instruct

指示
Meaning
to teach; to give directions
Example
The teacher instructed the students carefully.
老师仔细地指示了学生。
C1 noun /ˈmeɪhɛm/

mayhem

混乱
Meaning
Violent or extreme disorder; chaos and destruction.
Example
The protest turned into mayhem when the crowd clashed with the police.
当抗议者与警方发生冲突时,抗议活动变成了混乱。
C1 verb /lætʃ/

latch

上锁
Meaning
to fasten or close something with a latch
Example
She latched the door before leaving the house.
她在离开房子之前把门锁上了。
B1 noun rɪˈsɜː.tʃəz

researchers

研究人员
Meaning
People who study and investigate to discover new information or facts.
Example
Researchers are working on innovative solutions.
研究人员正在研究创新解决方案。
B2 adjective /ˈpæʃənət/

passionate

热情的
Meaning
showing or caused by strong feelings or a strong belief
Example
He is passionate about environmental conservation.
他对环境保护充满热情。
B1 adjective /ˈkriːmi/

creamy

像奶油一样光滑、丰富的质地
Meaning
having a smooth, rich texture like cream
Example
She poured a creamy sauce over the pasta.
她把奶油般的酱汁倒在了意大利面上。