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C1 noun /ˈskaɪ.lɑːrk/

Sky-Lark

云雀
Meaning
a small brown bird known for singing while flying high in the sky
Example
The skylark sang beautifully as it soared above the meadow.
当云雀飞翔在草地上方时，它美丽地歌唱。
B1 noun /ˈklɪn.ɪk/

clinic

诊所
Meaning
A place where people receive medical treatment without staying overnight.
Example
She went to the clinic for a health check-up.
她去诊所做健康检查。
C1 noun /ˈpɪt.fɔːl/

pitfall

陷阱，困难
Meaning
a hidden or unexpected danger or difficulty
Example
Investors must be aware of the pitfalls of the market.
投资者必须意识到市场中的陷阱。
C1 noun /ˈmætrəˌmoʊni/

matrimony

婚姻
Meaning
The state of being married; marriage.
Example
They entered into matrimony after years of friendship.
他们在多年友谊后进入了婚姻。
C1 noun /ˈdrʌdʒəri/

drudgery

艰苦而单调的工作
Meaning
Hard, menial, or dull work.
Example
She wanted to escape the drudgery of her daily routine.
她想逃离她日常生活的单调工作。
C2 verb /əˈsweɪdʒ/

assuage

缓解
Meaning
To make an unpleasant feeling less intense; to ease or relieve.
Example
The kind words helped assuage her anxiety.
善意的话帮助缓解了她的焦虑。
B2 verb /ɪnˈdjʊər/

endure

忍受
Meaning
to suffer something difficult or unpleasant patiently
Example
He had to endure years of hardship before achieving success.
他必须忍受多年的困苦，才能取得成功。
B1 noun ˌɪn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən

institution

机构
Meaning
An organization founded and united for a specific purpose; an established law, practice, or custom.
Example
Institutions play a crucial role in governance.
机构在治理中起着至关重要的作用。
A2 noun /ræt/

Rat

老鼠
Meaning
a large long-tailed rodent that is typically considered a pest
Example
The rat scurried across the kitchen floor.
老鼠在厨房的地板上快速跑过。
C1 adjective /prəˈvɒkətɪv/

provocative

挑衅的
Meaning
Intended to make people angry, excited, or interested.
Example
She wore a provocative dress to the party.
她穿了一件挑衅的衣服去参加派对。
C1 noun /ˈkaʊntərˌpɔɪnt/

counterpoint

对比点
Meaning
an argument, idea, or theme contrasting with another; also a musical term for independent melody
Example
Her calm attitude was a counterpoint to his anger.
她的平静态度是他愤怒的对比点。
B2 noun /hɔːk/

Hawk

猎鹰
Meaning
a bird of prey with broad wings and strong talons used for hunting
Example
The hawk soared high above the field hunting for prey.
猎鹰在田野上空飞翔，寻找猎物。
A1 noun /ˈwɔːkɪŋ/

walking

走路
Meaning
the activity of moving on foot at a moderate pace
Example
Walking every morning is good for your health.
每天早晨走路对你的健康有益。
C2 noun /dɪˈpɑːzɪtər/

depositor

存款人
Meaning
a person who places money in a bank or financial institution
Example
The bank provides insurance to protect depositors’ funds.
银行提供保险来保护存款人的资金。
C1 adjective /loʊθ/

loath

不情愿
Meaning
reluctant or unwilling to do something
Example
She was loath to admit her mistake in front of everyone.
她不愿意在大家面前承认她的错误。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈseɪvəri/

unsavory

令人不快
Meaning
Disagreeable, unpleasant, or morally offensive.
Example
The politician was linked to an unsavory scandal.
那位政治家与一宗令人不快的丑闻有关。
A2 verb /ɪkˈsaɪt/

excite

使兴奋
Meaning
to cause strong feelings of enthusiasm or eagerness
Example
The idea of traveling abroad excites her.
出国旅行的想法让她感到兴奋。
B2 adjective /ˈlɛŋθi/

lengthy

漫长
Meaning
long in duration or extent
Example
The meeting was lengthy, lasting over three hours.
会议很长，持续了三个小时以上。
C2 noun /ˈlæɡ.ərd/

Laggard

进展缓慢并落后于其他人的人
Meaning
a person who makes slow progress and falls behind others; someone who is slow to act
Example
The laggard student finally submitted his assignment after the deadline.
那位落后的学生终于在截止日期后提交了作业。
C2 adverb /ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃəsli/

expeditiously

迅速而高效地
Meaning
in a quick and efficient manner
Example
The application was processed expeditiously.
申请被迅速而高效地处理了。
B2 adjective ɪkˈsep.ʃən.əl

exceptional

卓越的
Meaning
Unusually good; outstanding; forming an exception; not typical.
Example
Exceptional talent drives innovation.
卓越的才能推动创新。
C1 adjective /ˌæpəˈθɛtɪk/

apathetic

Meaning
showing or feeling little or no interest, enthusiasm, or concern
Example
He was apathetic about the outcome of the match.
B2 adjective /praɪm/

prime

首要的, 重要的
Meaning
Of the best quality; most important; peak condition.
Example
She is in the prime of her career.
她处于事业的巅峰时刻。
C1 noun /əˈtoʊnmənt/

atonement

赎罪
Meaning
the act of making amends for a wrong, sin, or injury
Example
The festival was celebrated as a day of atonement.
该节日被庆祝为赎罪的日子。
C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈfætɪɡəbl̩/

indefatigable

不知疲倦
Meaning
persisting tirelessly; incapable of being fatigued
Example
Her indefatigable spirit kept the team motivated during the long project.
她那不知疲倦的精神在漫长的项目中激励着团队。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈmænɪdʒəbəl/

Unmanageable

无法控制的; 失控
Meaning
difficult or impossible to control or handle
Example
The large class became unmanageable without proper supervision.
没有适当的监督，班级变得无法控制。
B2 noun /ˈfreʃmən/

freshman

大一新生
Meaning
a first-year student at a high school, college, or university
Example
The freshman felt nervous on his first day at university.
大一新生在大学的第一天感到紧张。
C2 verb /diːˈlɪmɪt/

delimit

划定
Meaning
to fix the boundaries or limits of something
Example
The treaty was signed to delimit the borders of the two countries.
该条约被签署以划定两国的边界。
C1 noun /rɪˈpʌlʃən/

Repulsion

排斥
Meaning
a feeling of intense distaste or disgust; a force under the influence of which objects tend to move away from each other
Example
She felt a strong repulsion towards the idea of eating insects.
她对吃昆虫这个想法感到强烈的排斥。
B2 noun /bent/

Bent

倾向; 倾向性
Meaning
a natural inclination or talent; a strong interest or liking for something
Example
She has a natural bent for music and art.
她对音乐和艺术有天生的倾向。
C2 noun /ˈbʌt.ə.flaɪ piː/

Butterfly Pea

蝴蝶豆
Meaning
a blue flowering plant with butterfly-shaped flowers, used to make herbal tea
Example
Butterfly pea flowers turn tea into a beautiful blue color.
蝴蝶豆花将茶水染成美丽的蓝色。
C2 adjective /ˈmiː.di.eɪ.tɪv/

mediative

与调解相关
Meaning
Related to mediation, helping to resolve conflicts through diplomatic means.
Example
His mediative skills helped resolve the conflict.
他的调解技巧帮助解决了冲突。
C1 verb /rɪˈnaʊns/

renounce

放弃
Meaning
to formally declare rejection of something, such as a claim, belief, or way of life
Example
She renounced her citizenship to move abroad permanently.
她放弃了国籍以便永久定居国外。
B2 noun /beɪ/

Bay

海湾
Meaning
a broad inlet of the sea where the land curves inward
Example
The boats are anchored in the bay.
船只停泊在海湾。
C1 noun ˌdaɪvɜːsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

diversification

多样化
Meaning
The practice of spreading investments across various assets or sectors to reduce risk.
Example
Diversification helps to reduce investment risk.
多样化有助于降低投资风险。
C1 noun /ɑːˌtɪkjʊˈleɪʃən/

articulation

表达
Meaning
The action of putting into words an idea or feeling of a specified type.
Example
His articulation during the debate impressed everyone.
他在辩论中的发音给大家留下了深刻印象。
B2 noun /məˈræl.ə.ti/

Morality

道德
Meaning
principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong behavior
Example
The debate focused on the morality of the decision.
辩论集中在决策的道德性上。
C1 adjective /dɪˈrɒɡətɔːri/

derogatory

贬低的
Meaning
Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude.
Example
The article contained derogatory comments about the politician.
文章包含了对政治家的贬低评论。
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。
C1 noun /əbˈdʒɛktər/

objector

反对者
Meaning
a person who expresses opposition or disapproval to something
Example
The objector raised his concerns during the town meeting.
反对者在市议会会议中表达了他的关切。
C1 adjective /ˌɪn.ɪˈfɛk.tʃu.əl/

ineffectual

无效
Meaning
Not producing any or the desired effect; lacking the ability or qualities to achieve a purpose.
Example
The manager’s ineffectual leadership caused the team to lose motivation.
经理无效的领导导致团队失去了动力。
C2 adjective /ˈbɛlɪˌkoʊs/

bellicose

好战的
Meaning
Showing a tendency to argue or fight; aggressive.
Example
His bellicose attitude often got him into unnecessary conflicts.
他好战的态度常常让他卷入不必要的冲突。
C1 noun/verb /ˈvɑːrnɪʃ/

varnish

清漆
Meaning
A liquid that is applied to wood or other materials to form a hard, shiny surface; also to apply such a liquid.
Example
The carpenter varnished the table to give it a glossy finish.
木匠给桌子涂了清漆，给它一个光亮的外观。
A2 verb /bɪˈheɪv/

behave

表现
Meaning
to act in a particular way; to conduct oneself
Example
Children should behave well in school.
孩子们应该在学校里表现得很好。
C2 verb /kædʒ/

cadge

乞讨
Meaning
To beg or obtain something, especially food or money, without paying for it.
Example
He tried to cadge a free meal from the restaurant.
他试图从餐厅要一顿免费的饭。
B2 noun /ˈwaɪnəri/

winery

酿酒厂
Meaning
a place where wine is made
Example
They visited a famous winery in France.
他们参观了法国的一家著名酒厂。
C1 noun /təˈbuː/

taboo

Meaning
a social or cultural prohibition against certain practices or discussions
Example
Talking about money is considered a taboo in some cultures.
B1 adjective /ˈfrʌstreɪtɪŋ/

frustrating

令人沮丧
Meaning
causing annoyance or dissatisfaction
Example
The slow internet connection was really frustrating.
缓慢的互联网连接真的令人沮丧。
A2 noun /ˈsuːt.keɪs/

suitcase

行李箱
Meaning
A portable rectangular container for carrying clothes and personal items when traveling
Example
She packed her clothes into a suitcase for the trip.
她把衣服打包到旅行用的行李箱里。
C2 verb /ˈhɑːrtən/

hearten

鼓舞
Meaning
To give courage, confidence, or hope.
Example
The teacher’s encouragement heartened the students.
老师的鼓励给学生们带来了勇气。
C2 noun /kənˌdʒiː.niˈæl.ə.t̬i/

congeniality

和蔼可亲
Meaning
The quality of being pleasant, friendly, and easy to talk to.
Example
His congeniality makes him popular among friends.
他的和蔼可亲使他在朋友中很受欢迎。
A1 adverb /ðɛn/

then

然后
Meaning
at that time; next in order of time or place
Example
We went to the park, and then we had lunch.
我们去了公园，然后吃午餐。
C2 noun /ˌæd.ʌmˈbreɪ.ʃən/

adumbration

模糊的预兆
Meaning
a vague foreshadowing or symbolic representation of something
Example
The play offers an adumbration of the political unrest to come.
这部剧提供了即将到来的政治动荡的模糊预兆。
C1 adjective /əˈkɪn/

akin

相似的
Meaning
Of similar character or related by blood.
Example
His reaction was akin to shock.
他的反应与震惊相似。
B2 adjective /ˈprɪm.ɪ.tɪv/

Primitive

原始的; 基础的; 粗糙的; 未开发的; 简单的
Meaning
ancient; basic; crude; undeveloped; simple
Example
The tribe still uses primitive tools for hunting and farming.
部落仍然使用原始工具进行狩猎和耕种。
C2 noun /waɪl/

wile

狡猾, 欺骗
Meaning
A trick or clever scheme meant to deceive or outwit someone.
Example
He used every wile to win her trust.
他用了所有的狡猾来赢得她的信任。
A2 noun /səˈluː.ʃən/

Solution

解决方案; 答案; 液体混合物
Meaning
an answer to a problem; a liquid mixture
Example
We need to find a solution to this problem.
我们需要找到这个问题的解决方案。
C2 verb /ˈɪŋkʌlpeɪt/

inculpate

指责
Meaning
To blame or accuse someone of wrongdoing.
Example
The evidence seemed to inculpate the suspect in the crime.
证据似乎将嫌疑犯牵连到这起犯罪中。
C1 adjective ˌɪn.təˈstel.ər

interstellar

星际的，星际间，宇宙的
Meaning
Occurring or situated between stars.
Example
Scientists study interstellar travel possibilities.
科学家研究星际旅行的可能性。
C2 verb /ˈblækˌbɔːl/

blackball

排除
Meaning
to exclude someone socially or vote against their membership in a group or club
Example
He was blackballed from the club after the controversy.
他因争议被俱乐部除名。
C1 adjective /ˈdɔːr.mənt/

Dormant

不活跃; 睡着的; 暂时挂起的; 当前不活跃
Meaning
inactive; sleeping; temporarily suspended; not currently active
Example
The volcano has been dormant for over a century.
火山已经休眠了一个多世纪。
C1 adjective /pərˈsɛptəbl̩/

perceptible

可察觉的
Meaning
Able to be noticed or recognized by the senses or the mind.
Example
There was a perceptible change in the atmosphere.
大气中有一个可察觉的变化。
C1 adjective; noun /ɪˈmɔːrtl/

immortal

不朽的
Meaning
living forever; never dying; lasting forever in fame or memory
Example
Legends often describe heroes as immortal beings who never die.
传说中英雄是不朽的存在。
A2 adjective /ˈwɜːrkɪŋ/

working

工作
Meaning
engaged in physical or mental effort to achieve a goal or task
Example
She is working on her project right now.
她正在进行她的项目工作。
C1 noun ɪˌməʊ.ʃəˈnæl.ɪ.ti

emotionality

情感性
Meaning
The quality of being driven by emotions rather than reason; emotional responsiveness.
Example
His emotionality often influenced his decisions.
他的情感性常常影响他的决策。
B2 noun səbˈstænʃəl ˈɪmpækt

substantial impact

重大影响
Meaning
A significant, considerable, and meaningful effect or influence.
Example
Substantial impact is possible even with a few hours of volunteering.
即使是几个小时的志愿者工作，也能产生重大影响。
B2 noun /ˌɪn.dɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Indication

指示；标志
Meaning
a sign or piece of information that indicates something; a suggestion or hint
Example
The dark clouds were a clear indication that a storm was approaching the area.
乌云是明显的迹象，表明暴风雨正在接近该地区。
C2 adjective /ˈkæp.ʃəs/

Captious

吹毛求疵的; 挑剔的
Meaning
tending to find fault or raise petty objections; fault-finding; critical
Example
His captious remarks about every small detail made the meeting very unpleasant.
他对每一个小细节的吹毛求疵使得会议变得非常不愉快。
C2 adjective /pərˈspɪkjuəs/

perspicuous

清晰
Meaning
Clearly expressed and easily understood; lucid.
Example
The teacher gave a perspicuous explanation of the theory.
老师给出了关于理论的清晰解释。
A1 adjective /ˈmɛni/

many

许多
Meaning
a large number of
Example
Many students attended the lecture.
许多学生参加了讲座。
C1 adjective /rɪˈkʌr.ənt/

Recurrent

反复的
Meaning
happening repeatedly; occurring again and again; periodic;
Example
She has been suffering from recurrent headaches for months.
她已经有几个月反复头痛了。
A2 noun /ˈtælənt/

talent

天赋
Meaning
natural aptitude or skill
Example
She has a great talent for painting.
她在绘画方面有很大的天赋。
C2 noun /rɪˈdʒɔɪndər/

rejoinder

回应
Meaning
a quick or witty reply; a response to a remark or argument
Example
His sharp rejoinder silenced the crowd.
他犀利的回答让人群安静下来。
C1 adjective /pəˈrɪfərəl/

peripheral

外周的
Meaning
Relating to or situated on the edge or outer parts of something.
Example
The town is located on the peripheral area of the city.
这座城市位于城市的外周区域。
C2 noun /ˈtʃaɪ.nə bɑːks/

China box

月橘
Meaning
a small evergreen shrub with tiny white fragrant flowers
Example
The China box plant produced clusters of small white flowers.
月橘植物开出了成簇的小白花。
C2 noun /kənˈtrɪʃ.ən/

contrition

悔恼
Meaning
the state of feeling remorseful and repentant
Example
His contrition was evident after the apology.
在道歉后，他的悔恼显而易见。
B1 noun prɪˈven.ʃən

prevention

预防
Meaning
The action of stopping something from happening or arising.
Example
Prevention of fascism ensures democracy.
法西斯主义的预防确保了民主。
C1 noun /ˈmɑːrtərdəm/

Martyrdom

殉道
Meaning
The suffering of death on account of adherence to a cause or principle
Example
His martyrdom inspired countless others to join the freedom movement.
他的殉道激励了无数其他人加入自由运动。
B1 adjective /ʌnˈfrɛndli/

unfriendly

不友好的
Meaning
not kind or welcoming; hostile or cold in behavior or attitude
Example
The shop owner seemed unfriendly to new customers.
店主对新顾客显得不友好。
C2 verb /ˈmʌfəl/

muffle

压制
Meaning
to make a sound quieter or less distinct; to cover or wrap something to reduce noise or warmth
Example
She tried to muffle her laughter with a scarf.
她试图用围巾压制她的笑声。
B1 noun, verb /ˈfaɪ.næns/ or /fəˈnæns/

finance

金融
Meaning
the management of money and investments, or to provide funds for something
Example
The company secured finance from a major bank.
公司从一家大银行获得了融资。
A2 noun /dɪˈsɪʒənz/

decisions

决定
Meaning
A conclusion or resolution reached after consideration; the action or process of deciding something.
Example
Making the right decisions in time was key to the project's success.
及时做出正确的决定是项目成功的关键。
C1 adjective /ˈpjuː.nɪ.tɪv/

punitive

惩罚性
Meaning
Inflicting or intended as punishment.
Example
The company faced punitive measures for violating the law.
该公司因违反法律而面临惩罚性措施。
C1 noun /ˌdɪs.ɪˈluː.ʒən.mənt/

disillusionment

幻灭
Meaning
A feeling of disappointment resulting from the discovery that something is not as good as one believed it to be.
Example
Many people experience disillusionment after unrealistic expectations.
许多人在不切实际的期望后会经历幻灭。
C2 verb /bɪˈstraɪd/

bestride

跨越
Meaning
To sit or stand astride something; to dominate over.
Example
The statue bestrides the city square.
这座雕像横跨城市广场。
C1 adjective + noun kəˈmendəbəl ɪˈnɪʃətɪvz

commendable initiatives

值得赞扬的倡议
Meaning
Praiseworthy efforts or actions that deserve admiration and approval.
Example
The commendable initiatives aim to raise awareness.
这些值得赞扬的倡议旨在提高意识。
C2 verb /ɪmˈpjuːt/

impute

归因于
Meaning
to attribute a fault or responsibility to someone
Example
They imputed the company's success to good leadership.
他们将公司的成功归功于出色的领导力。
C1 noun prəˈpɛn.sə.ti

propensity

倾向或自然趋势
Meaning
An inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way.
Example
He has a propensity for taking risks in business.
他有冒险精神，在商业中倾向于冒险。
C1 noun ˈrɔɪəl ˈbɛŋɡəl ˈtaɪɡər

Royal Bengal Tiger

皇家孟加拉虎
Meaning
A subspecies of tiger found primarily in India and Bangladesh, known for its distinctive orange coat with black stripes.
Example
The Royal Bengal Tiger is an iconic species of the Sundarbans.
皇家孟加拉虎是孙德班的标志性物种。
B2 adjective /ˈʌpˌhɪl/

Uphill

困难的; 需要巨大努力的; 向上的倾斜
Meaning
difficult; requiring great effort; sloping upward
Example
Learning a new language can be an uphill battle.
学习一门新语言可能是一个艰难的战斗。
C1 noun ˈsʌfrɪdʒ

suffrage

选举权
Meaning
The right to vote in political elections; the principle of political representation.
Example
Universal suffrage was a key demand.
普选权是一个重要的要求。
C1 noun /ˈflɔː.rə/

flora

在特定地区或栖息地中发现的植物生命
Meaning
The plant life found in a particular region or habitat.
Example
The Amazon rainforest is home to a vast flora diversity.
亚马逊雨林是丰富的植物群多样性的家园。
C2 adjective /ˈbɪbjələs/

bibulous

醉鬼
Meaning
Excessively fond of drinking alcohol.
Example
His bibulous habits worried his family.
他的醉鬼习惯让他的家人很担心。
A2 adjective /ˈsɜːr.tən/

Certain

确定的；确信的；毫无疑问的
Meaning
confident and sure; without doubt; definitely true
Example
I am certain that we will succeed.
我确信我们会成功。
C1 noun /ˈfɛtɪʃ/

fetish

过度或不理智的痴迷
Meaning
an excessive or irrational devotion to something
Example
He has a fetish for collecting rare stamps.
他对收集稀有邮票有着一种痴迷。
B2 adjective /lɑːrdʒ skeɪl/

large-scale

大规模
Meaning
involving a large number or quantity, or covering a large area
Example
The company is planning a large-scale expansion into international markets.
该公司计划在国际市场进行大规模扩张。
C1 noun /ˌmɪsˈtrʌst/

Mistrust

不信任
Meaning
Lack of trust; suspicion or doubt about someone or something
Example
There was deep mistrust between the two political parties.
两个政治党派之间存在着深深的不信任。
B2 noun ˈmaɪnd.set

mindset

思维方式
Meaning
The established set of attitudes held by someone.
Example
A growth mindset helps individuals embrace challenges.
成长型思维帮助个人接受挑战。
C1 adverb /ˌwɛr.əˈpɒn/

whereupon

紧接着
Meaning
Immediately after which; as a result of which.
Example
He confessed his mistake, whereupon she forgave him.
他承认了错误，紧接着她原谅了他。
C2 verb /ˌweɪˈleɪ/

waylay

突然拦住 / 攻击
Meaning
to stop or interrupt someone unexpectedly, often to attack or detain them
Example
He was waylaid by reporters as he left the courthouse.
当他离开法院时，被记者拦住了。
C1 adjective /ˈpɜːrmiəbl̩/

permeable

可渗透的
Meaning
allowing liquids or gases to pass through
Example
The soil in this area is very permeable to water.
这个地区的土壤对水非常可渗透。
C1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈrɔt/

overwrought

焦虑 / 过度紧张
Meaning
extremely agitated or nervous; excessively elaborate
Example
She was too overwrought to speak clearly after the accident.
她在事故后太焦虑，无法清楚地讲话。
B2 noun /ˈhaɪəˌrɑːrki/

hierarchy

等级制度
Meaning
A system in which people or things are arranged in levels of importance or authority.
Example
The corporate hierarchy determines who makes the final decision.
企业等级制度决定了谁作出最终决定。
B1 adverb /ˈθæŋkfəli/

thankfully

幸好
Meaning
used to express relief or gratitude
Example
Thankfully, she arrived just in time for the meeting.
幸好，她准时到达了会议。
C2 adjective /ˌmæləˈdrɔɪt/

maladroit

笨拙
Meaning
clumsy or awkward in movement or behavior
Example
His maladroit attempt at fixing the chair made it worse.
他修理椅子的笨拙尝试只让事情变得更糟。
B1 noun rɪˈdʌk.ʃən

reduction

减少
Meaning
The action or fact of making a specified thing smaller or less in amount, degree, or size.
Example
Greenhouse gas reduction is a primary global goal.
减少温室气体排放是一个主要的全球目标。
C2 adjective /ˈkrɒtʃ.ə.ti/

crotchety

脾气坏
Meaning
bad-tempered, easily annoyed, and often complaining
Example
The crotchety old man yelled at the children for playing near his house.
那个脾气坏的老人对在他家附近玩耍的孩子们大喊。
C1 noun /ˈiːɡoʊˌɪzəm/

egoism

自我主义
Meaning
An ethical theory that treats self-interest as the foundation of morality; also, excessive preoccupation with oneself.
Example
His decisions were often driven by egoism rather than concern for others.
他的决定常常受到自我主义的驱使，而不是关心他人。
C1 verb /kənˈstrɪkt/

constrict

收缩
Meaning
to make narrower or tighter; to shrink or compress
Example
The snake constricted its prey before swallowing.
蛇在吞噬之前把猎物收缩了。
C1 adjective /rɪˈsɛptɪv/

receptive

善于接受
Meaning
Willing to listen to or accept new ideas, suggestions, or experiences.
Example
She was receptive to feedback from her colleagues.
她对同事们的反馈持开放态度。
C2 noun /ˈspɛndˌθrɪft/

spendthrift

挥霍者
Meaning
A person who spends money extravagantly or wastefully.
Example
The young prince was known as a spendthrift, wasting his fortune on lavish parties.
年轻的王子被称为挥霍者，浪费他的钱财在奢华的派对上。
C1 adjective /ˈrez.ə.luːt/

Resolute

坚决的；坚定的；不可动摇的
Meaning
determined; having a firm decision; unwavering
Example
She remained resolute in her decision to pursue her dreams.
她在追求梦想的决定中保持坚决。
C1 noun sɪˈmɛntɪd ɡreɪv

cemented grave

水泥墓
Meaning
A grave that is constructed with cement for permanence.
Example
The cemented grave of the martyrs was seen near the river.
烈士的水泥墓被看见在河边。
C2 noun, verb /ɡəˈrɒt/

garrote

勒死
Meaning
A method of execution by strangulation, or to strangle someone with a cord or wire.
Example
The assassin attempted to garrote his target in the alley.
刺客试图在巷子里用绳索勒死目标。
B2 adjective /stɑːrk/

stark

严峻的, 锋利的
Meaning
Severe, sharp, or clearly defined; plain and without any decoration.
Example
The stark contrast between poverty and wealth was evident in the city.
贫困与财富之间的鲜明对比在城市中显而易见。
A2 noun ˈfriː.dəm

freedom

自由
Meaning
The power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint.
Example
Freedom empowers self-expression.
自由促进自我表达。
B2 verb /ɪkˈspaɪər/

expire

到期
Meaning
to come to an end, especially a period of validity or life
Example
My passport will expire next month.
我的护照将在下个月到期。
B2 noun /ˈpen.ʃən/

Pension

养老金
Meaning
a regular payment made to someone who is no longer working because of age or disability
Example
After retirement, he receives a monthly pension from the company.
退休后，他从公司领取每月养老金。
C2 noun /ɪˈlɪziəm/

elysium

极乐
Meaning
A place or state of perfect happiness; in Greek mythology, the afterlife paradise.
Example
For her, the garden was a personal elysium.
对她来说，花园是一个个人的极乐世界。
B2 noun /əˈluːmɪnəm/

aluminum

铝
Meaning
a lightweight silvery metal used for making cans, foils, and other items
Example
The airplane body is made of strong but light aluminum.
飞机的机身是用强度高但重量轻的铝制成的。
C2 noun /ˌækwəˈpɒnɪks/

aquaponics

水培水产
Meaning
A system of aquaculture in which the waste produced by farmed fish or other aquatic animals supplies nutrients for plants grown hydroponically.
Example
Aquaponics efficiently utilizes water by integrating fish and plant farming.
水培水产通过将鱼类和植物养殖结合有效利用水资源。