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。

C1 noun /vɪnˈjɛt/

vignette

小品

Meaning

A short, descriptive piece of writing or a brief scene.

Example

The author included a poignant vignette in the introduction of the book.

作者在书的序言中加入了一篇感人的小品。

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。

B1 noun /ˈhaʊswaɪf/

housewife

家庭主妇

Meaning

a married woman who manages a household and whose main occupation is caring for her family and home

Example

She chose to work as a housewife while raising her children.

她在抚养孩子期间选择当一名家庭主妇。

B1 noun /ˈkwɒn.tə.ti/

Quantity

数量; 数字; 体积

Meaning

an amount or number of something; the measurable property of something

Example

The quantity of water in the bottle is sufficient for the trip.

瓶子里的水量足够旅行使用。

C1 noun /ˈmiːknəs/

Meekness

谦逊

Meaning

The quality of being quiet, gentle, and submissive

Example

His meekness was often mistaken for weakness by his colleagues.

他的谦逊常常被同事误解为软弱。

C2 verb /ˈvɪvɪfaɪ/

vivify

使生动

Meaning

to give life or energy to something; to animate or enliven

Example

The teacher’s enthusiasm helped vivify the boring lecture.

教师的热情帮助使乏味的讲座焕发了生机。

C2 noun /ˈɛlɪdʒi/

elegy

挽歌

Meaning

A poem or song expressing sorrow, especially for someone who has died.

Example

The poet wrote an elegy for his late friend.

诗人为他已故的朋友写了一首挽歌。

C2 noun /ɪnˈtɜːrmənt/

interment

埋葬

Meaning

The act of burying a dead body in a grave or tomb.

Example

The interment took place at the family cemetery.

埋葬仪式在家庭墓地举行。

C1 adjective /məˈnɒtənəs/

Monotonous

单调的; 无聊的; 重复的

Meaning

lacking in variety; tediously unvarying; boring and repetitive

Example

The monotonous sound of the rain made everyone feel sleepy.

雨的单调声音让每个人都感到困倦。

C1 noun /ænˈtɪθəsɪs/

antithesis

对立面

Meaning

A person, thing, or idea that is the direct opposite of another; a rhetorical device contrasting opposing ideas in parallel structure.

Example

Love is the antithesis of hate.

爱是仇恨的对立面。

B1 adjective /ˌel.ɪˈmen.tər.i/

Elementary

基本的; 初级的

Meaning

basic; fundamental; primary level

Example

He learned elementary mathematics in school.

他在学校学了基础数学。

B2 verb ˈsiːlɪŋ

sealing

封闭，密封

Meaning

The action of closing or blocking something to prevent entry or escape.

Example

Sealing cracks in the walls can prevent pests from entering.

密封墙壁上的裂缝可以防止害虫进入。

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。

A1 verb /tʃuːz/

choose

选择

Meaning

to pick or select from several options

Example

I always choose healthy food options.

我总是选择健康的食物选择。

A1 noun /tʃiːz/

Cheese

奶酪

Meaning

a food made from the pressed curds of milk; used for photography to make people smile

Example

She added grated cheese to the pasta for extra flavor.

她把磨碎的奶酪加到意大利面中，增加了风味。

C1 adjective /wɪðˈdrɔːn/

withdrawn

孤僻

Meaning

quiet and shy; not wanting to talk to others

Example

After the incident, he became withdrawn and avoided his friends.

事件发生后，他变得孤僻，并避开了他的朋友。

B1 noun zəʊn

zone

区域

Meaning

An area or stretch of land having a particular characteristic, purpose, or use, or subject to particular restrictions.

Example

Industrial zones attract investments.

工业区吸引投资。

B2 adjective məˈriːn

marine

海洋的

Meaning

Of, relating to, or characteristic of the sea; living or growing in the sea.

Example

Marine ecosystems are highly sensitive to human activity.

海洋生态系统对人类活动非常敏感。

B2 noun prɒsˈpɛr.ɪ.ti

prosperity

繁荣

Meaning

The state of being prosperous; success or wealth.

Example

The country achieved great prosperity during the last decade.

这个国家在过去十年中取得了巨大的繁荣。

B2 adjective/verb /əˈprɒksɪmət/

approximate

大约的

Meaning

close to the actual but not exact; to estimate or calculate roughly

Example

The cost is approximate and may change later.

这个成本是大约的，之后可能会改变。

B1 adjective /ˈel.ɪ.ɡənt/

Elegant

优雅的

Meaning

graceful and stylish; refined; sophisticated

Example

She wore an elegant dress to the party.

她穿着一件优雅的连衣裙去参加聚会。

C2 verb ˈɪnʌndeɪt

inundate

淹没, 用事情或人淹没某人或某物

Meaning

To flood; overwhelm someone or something with things or people to be dealt with

Example

The company was inundated with requests after the advertisement.

广告后，公司被大量请求淹没。

A2 pronoun /ɪtˈsɛlf/

itself

自己

Meaning

Used to emphasize the thing just mentioned; by its own power or effort.

Example

The cat cleaned itself after eating.

猫在吃完饭后自己清理了自己。

B2 noun /ˈmɪnərəl/

mineral

矿物

Meaning

a naturally occurring substance that is solid and inorganic, often used in industry or nutrition

Example

Calcium is an important mineral for strong bones.

钙是一种对强壮骨骼很重要的矿物。

B2 noun /ˈæktɪˌvɪzəm/

activism

行动主义

Meaning

The policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change.

Example

Her environmental activism inspired many young people to take action.

她的环保行动主义激励了许多年轻人采取行动。

B2 adjective /ˈθɔːtˌproʊvɪkɪŋ/

thought-provoking

引人深思

Meaning

stimulating careful consideration or thought

Example

The movie was deeply thought-provoking and left a lasting impression.

这部电影深刻地引人深思，并留下了深远的印象。

B2 noun ˈɡrævɪti

gravity

重力

Meaning

The force that attracts a body toward the center of the earth, or toward any other physical body having mass.

Example

Gravity pulls objects towards the Earth's surface.

重力将物体吸引到地球表面。

A1 adjective /mʌm/

Mum

沉默的; 什么也不说; 保持安静

Meaning

silent; saying nothing; keeping quiet

Example

He kept mum about the surprise party plans.

他对惊喜派对的计划保持沉默。

A2 noun /ˈsen.tʃər.i/

Century

世纪; 百年

Meaning

a period of one hundred years; a score of one hundred in cricket

Example

The ancient castle has stood for more than five centuries.

这座古老的城堡已经屹立了五个世纪。

C2 verb /bɪˈfuːl/

befool

欺骗

Meaning

to deceive or trick someone into believing something false; to make someone appear foolish

Example

The scammer tried to befool innocent people with fake promises.

骗子试图用虚假的承诺欺骗无辜的人。

C1 noun /ˌsɛnsɪtaɪˈzeɪʃən/

sensitization

敏感化

Meaning

The process of becoming sensitive to a substance, situation, or influence.

Example

The doctor warned about the sensitization caused by repeated exposure to chemicals.

医生警告了由于反复接触化学品引起的敏感化。

C1 verb /fɔːrˈɡoʊ/

forego

放弃

Meaning

to decide not to do or have something pleasant or valuable

Example

She decided to forego dessert to maintain her diet.

她决定放弃甜点，以保持她的饮食。

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。

C1 adjective /steɪd/

staid

严肃，受尊敬的

Meaning

Serious, respectable, and unadventurous.

Example

He came from a staid family background.

他来自一个严肃的家庭。

A1 adverb /nɪər/

Near

近

Meaning

close in space or time; almost

Example

The school is very near to my house.

学校离我家很近。

A2 noun /fækt/

fact

事实

Meaning

A thing that is known or proved to be true

Example

It is a fact that the Earth orbits the Sun.

地球绕太阳转，这是一个事实。

C1 noun /ˈkɒntrəbænd/

contraband

走私货物

Meaning

goods that are illegal to import, export, or possess

Example

The police seized a shipment of contraband cigarettes.

警方查获了一批走私香烟。

C1 noun /ˈaɪsətəʊp/

isotope

同位素

Meaning

Atoms of the same element with equal number of protons but different numbers of neutrons.

Example

Carbon-14 is a radioactive isotope used in dating fossils.

碳-14 是一种放射性同位素，用于化石的年代测定。

A2 noun /frʌnt/

front

前面

Meaning

the forward-facing part of something

Example

The house has a garden in front.

房子前面有一个花园。

C2 noun /ˌbluː ˈblʌd/

Blue-blood

蓝血

Meaning

a person of noble birth; aristocrat

Example

She came from a family of blue-bloods with centuries of royal heritage.

她来自一个拥有数百年王室遗产的蓝血家族。

B2 noun /ʌnˈrest/

Unrest

不安；动荡；社会或政治动乱

Meaning

a state of dissatisfaction and disturbance; social or political disorder

Example

The economic crisis led to widespread social unrest.

经济危机导致了广泛的社会不安。

C1 noun /djuːn/

dune

沙丘

Meaning

A hill or ridge of sand formed by the wind, usually found in deserts or near beaches.

Example

The children played on the sand dune by the beach.

孩子们在海滩旁的沙丘上玩耍。

C1 noun /ˈhɪr.seɪ/

Hearsay

谣言

Meaning

information received from other people that one cannot adequately substantiate; rumor

Example

The accusations were based on hearsay rather than concrete evidence or eyewitness testimony.

这些指控是基于谣言，而不是确凿的证据或目击者证词。

B1 noun /ˌfɜːrst ˈeɪd/

first aid

急救

Meaning

Immediate assistance given to a sick or injured person until full medical treatment is available

Example

He gave first aid to the injured cyclist before the ambulance arrived.

在救护车到来之前，他为受伤的自行车手进行了急救。

C1 noun /læns/

Lance

长矛

Meaning

a long weapon with a sharp metal point, used by soldiers on horseback

Example

The knight charged forward with his lance ready.

骑士带着准备好的长矛向前冲。

C1 adjective /ˈreɡ.jʊ.lə.tər.i/

Regulatory

监管

Meaning

Having the power to control or govern something through rules and regulations.

Example

The government enforces regulatory policies for financial stability.

政府执行金融稳定的监管政策。

C2 noun /ˈpætrɪˌmoʊni/

patrimony

遗产

Meaning

Property or inheritance passed down from one's father or ancestors.

Example

The castle was part of his patrimony from his noble ancestors.

这座城堡是他从贵族祖先那里继承的遗产的一部分。

A1 noun /lɛɡ/

leg

腿

Meaning

one of the limbs on which a person or animal walks and stands

Example

He injured his leg while playing football.

他在踢足球时伤到了腿。

B2 verb /ˈbænɪʃ/

banish

放逐

Meaning

to send someone away from a place as punishment; to get rid of

Example

The king banished the traitor from the kingdom.

国王将叛徒赶出了王国。

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。

A2 noun /kɑːrˈtuːn/

cartoon

卡通片

Meaning

a humorous or animated drawing, especially one in newspapers or television

Example

Children love watching cartoons on TV.

孩子们喜欢看电视上的卡通片。

B2 adjective ˈkɒɡnɪtɪv

cognitive

认知的

Meaning

Related to mental processes of perception, memory, judgment, and reasoning.

Example

Cognitive functions improve with practice and learning.

认知功能通过练习和学习得到改善。

C1 adjective /əbˈstrʌk.tɪv/

Obstructive

阻碍性的

Meaning

deliberately creating difficulties or preventing progress; hindering or blocking something

Example

The obstructive policies hindered economic growth.

这些阻碍性的政策阻碍了经济增长。

C1 noun /ˈnʌr.ɪʃ.mənt/

nourishment

营养

Meaning

Food and nutrients necessary for the body's growth and development.

Example

Proper nourishment is essential for child development.

适当的营养对儿童的发展至关重要。

C2 adjective /kənˈdʒɛktʃərəl/

conjectural

推测的

Meaning

based on guesswork or incomplete evidence rather than certain knowledge

Example

His explanation was purely conjectural and lacked proof.

他的解释完全是推测性的，缺乏证据。

C1 verb /ˈæn.ə.teɪt/

annotate

添加注释或评论

Meaning

to add notes or comments to a text, diagram, or document for explanation or clarification

Example

The teacher asked the students to annotate the poem with their interpretations.

Lǎoshī yāoqiú xuéshēng zài shī cí zhōng tiānjiā tāmen de jiěshì.

C1 noun /ˈbeɪ.zəl siːdz/

Basil Seeds

罗勒种子

Meaning

small black seeds from the basil plant, often used in drinks and desserts

Example

I added basil seeds to my lemonade for a refreshing drink.

我在柠檬水中加入了罗勒种子，制作了一种清爽的饮品。

B2 adverb /ˈden.sli/

densely

密集地

Meaning

In a closely compacted or crowded manner.

Example

The area is densely covered with trees.

这个区域密集地覆盖着树木。

C2 adjective /ɡrɪˈɡɛəriəs/

gregarious

好社交

Meaning

Fond of company; sociable.

Example

She is a gregarious person who loves meeting new people.

她是一个好社交的人，喜欢结识新朋友。

A1 noun /sɛpˈtɛmbər/

september

九月

Meaning

The ninth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar

Example

My birthday is in September, and I always celebrate it with friends.

我的生日在九月，我总是和朋友一起庆祝。

B1 phrasal verb /bloʊ aʊt/

blow out

吹灭

Meaning

to extinguish by blowing; to fail suddenly or burst; to expand or exceed limits dramatically

Example

She blew out the candles on her birthday cake.

她吹灭了生日蛋糕上的蜡烛。

A1 adverb /ˈleɪtər/

later

稍后

Meaning

At a time subsequent to a reference time; afterwards.

Example

We will discuss the details later.

我们稍后讨论细节。

C1 adjective /ˌɛk.spəˈnɛn.ʃəl/

exponential

以增加的速度快速增长或扩展

Meaning

Rapid growth or expansion at an increasing rate

Example

Technology is advancing at an exponential rate.

技术以指数速度发展。

C2 adjective /kəmˈbʌstɪbəl/

combustible

可燃的

Meaning

Capable of catching fire and burning easily.

Example

Dry leaves are highly combustible.

干叶子非常易燃。

C2 noun /ˈɛpɪˌsaɪkl/

epicycle

外行星环

Meaning

a small circle whose center moves around the circumference of a larger one, used in ancient astronomy

Example

The concept of the epicycle was used to explain planetary motion.

外行星环的概念被用来解释行星的运动。

C2 noun /ænˈtɪfəni/

antiphony

对唱

Meaning

a form of music in which two or more groups or choirs sing alternately in response to each other

Example

The cathedral's architecture was designed to enhance the effect of antiphony.

大教堂的建筑旨在增强对唱的效果。

B2 noun /əˈtɜːrni/

attorney

律师

Meaning

a person who practices law; a lawyer

Example

She hired an attorney to represent her in court.

她聘请了一位律师来代表她出庭。

B2 adverb /ˈdɛspərətli/

desperately

绝望地

Meaning

in a way that shows despair or great need

Example

He called for help desperately after the accident.

事故发生后，他绝望地呼叫帮助。

B2 noun /ˈfaɪ.bər/

fibre

纤维

Meaning

A thread or filament from which a vegetable tissue, mineral substance, or textile is formed; dietary material that aids digestion.

Example

Eating foods rich in fibre can improve your digestion.

食用富含纤维的食物可以改善消化。

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 /kəmˈpɛndiəm/

compendium

汇编

Meaning

A collection of concise but detailed information about a subject.

Example

The book is a compendium of ancient myths and legends.

这本书是关于古代神话和传说的汇编。

C2 adjective /ˈsɛrid/

serried

紧密排列

Meaning

pressed or crowded together, often in rows or ranks

Example

The soldiers stood in serried ranks, ready for inspection.

士兵们站在紧密排列的队列中，准备接受检查。

C1 noun /vɪˈvæsɪti/

vivacity

活力

Meaning

The quality of being lively, animated, and full of energy.

Example

The child’s vivacity brightened the entire room.

孩子的活力照亮了整个房间。

B2 noun ˌsænɪˈteɪʃən

sanitation

卫生

Meaning

Conditions relating to public health, especially the provision of clean drinking water and adequate sewage disposal.

Example

Good sanitation practices are key to preventing infestations.

良好的卫生实践是防止侵扰的关键。

C2 adjective /rɪˈfræɡəbəl/

refragable

可反驳的

Meaning

Capable of being refuted or disproved.

Example

His argument was weak and easily refragable.

他的论点薄弱，容易被驳倒。

B2 noun /ˈrɔɪəlti/

royalty

皇室成员 / 特许权使用费 (作者收入)

Meaning

Members of a royal family or payment made to the owner of a patent, copyright, or natural resource.

Example

The author receives a royalty for every book sold.

作者从每本卖出的书中获得特许权使用费。

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。

B2 adjective /dɪˈzɜːrtɪd/

deserted

荒废的

Meaning

Empty of people; abandoned.

Example

The village looked completely deserted after the storm.

暴风雨过后，村庄看起来完全荒废了。

C2 adjective /ˈɡaɪlləs/

guileless

天真

Meaning

Innocent and without deceit

Example

Her guileless smile won everyone’s heart.

她天真的笑容赢得了所有人的心。

C2 noun /lɔːŋ ɡɔːrd/

Long gourd

长南瓜

Meaning

an elongated green vegetable belonging to the cucumber family, used in cooking

Example

She sliced the long gourd thinly for the stir-fry dish.

她将长南瓜切成薄片，用于炒菜。

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。

C2 adjective /ˈven.tʃər.əs/

Venturous

冒险的; 大胆的

Meaning

willing to take risks; adventurous; bold

Example

The venturous explorer climbed the dangerous mountain.

勇敢的探险者攀登了危险的山脉。

B1 noun /ˈkɒkˌteɪl/

cocktail

鸡尾酒

Meaning

a mixed drink typically containing alcohol and other ingredients.

Example

She ordered a cocktail at the bar.

她在酒吧点了一杯鸡尾酒。

C1 adjective /əˈdɒptɪv/

adoptive

收养的

Meaning

relating to the adoption of a child or the act of taking something as one’s own

Example

She grew up in a loving adoptive family.

她在一个充满爱的收养家庭中长大。

C1 adverb /ˈhʌŋ.ɡrə.li/

Hungrily

饥饿地; 贪婪地; 渴望地

Meaning

in a way that shows hunger; greedily; eagerly

Example

The dog ate hungrily after not eating for hours.

狗在几个小时没吃东西后，饥饿地吃了起来。

A2 verb /əkˈsɛpt/

accept

接受

Meaning

to receive willingly; to believe or come to recognize

Example

She decided to accept the job offer.

她决定接受这份工作邀请。

C1 noun /ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒɪst/

anthropologist

人类学家

Meaning

a person who studies human societies, cultures, and their development

Example

The anthropologist spent years studying the tribal community.

人类学家花了几年时间研究部落社区。

C1 verb /flɪntʃ/

flinch

退缩

Meaning

to suddenly move back or away due to fear or pain

Example

He didn’t flinch when the doctor gave him the injection.

他在医生给他打针时没有退缩。

C1 verb /səˈfɪstɪkeɪt/

sophisticate

使精致

Meaning

to make something more complex or refined; to educate or develop in taste and manners

Example

Traveling abroad helped sophisticate his worldview.

出国旅行帮助他完善了世界观。

C1 noun /kəˈlaɪdəˌskoʊp/

kaleidoscope

万花筒

Meaning

A toy or instrument with mirrors and colored pieces that create changing patterns when rotated; also used metaphorically for a constantly changing sequence of patterns or elements.

Example

The city lights turned into a kaleidoscope of colors as the festival began.

当节日开始时，城市的灯光变成了色彩斑斓的万花筒。

C1 adjective /ˈeɪ.mi.ə.bəl/

Amiable

友好且愉快；性格好；善良

Meaning

friendly and pleasant; good-natured; kind

Example

My neighbor is very amiable and always greets everyone warmly.

我的邻居非常友好，总是热情地问候每个人。

B2 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈviːniənt/

Inconvenient

不便的; 难堪的; 麻烦的

Meaning

causing trouble, difficulties, or discomfort; awkward; troublesome

Example

The broken elevator made it inconvenient to reach the top floor.

坏掉的电梯使得到达顶楼变得不方便。

B2 verb /kənˈfɔːrm/

conform

遵守

Meaning

To comply with rules, standards, or laws.

Example

Students must conform to the school regulations.

学生必须遵守学校的规定。

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。

A2 noun /ˈʌndərwɛr/

Under wear

内衣

Meaning

clothing worn under other clothes, next to the skin

Example

She bought new underwear from the department store.

她在百货商店买了新的内衣。

C2 noun /ˌklɛptəˈmeɪniæk/

kleptomaniac

有不可抗拒的偷窃冲动的人

Meaning

A person with an irresistible urge to steal, typically without need or profit.

Example

The kleptomaniac was caught shoplifting again.

这个窃盗狂又一次在商店偷东西时被抓住了。

A2 noun /pəˈliːsmən/

policeman

警察

Meaning

a man whose job is to enforce the law and keep public order

Example

The policeman directed the traffic at the intersection.

警察在交叉路口指挥交通。

C1 verb /kənˈstruː/

construe

解释

Meaning

to interpret or understand the meaning of something in a particular way

Example

His words could be construed as a threat.

他的话可以被理解为威胁。

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 verb /ˈstræɡəl/

straggle

不规则地移动

Meaning

To move or spread in an irregular, scattered, or untidy way.

Example

The children began to straggle behind on the long hike.

孩子们开始在漫长的徒步旅行中掉队。

Meaning

the act of paying money for goods or services

Example

Her spending on clothes was higher than expected.

C2 verb /fɪˈneɪɡəl/

finagle

通过聪明或欺骗得到某物

Meaning

to obtain something by cleverness or trickery

Example

He finagled a free ticket by pretending to be a VIP guest.

他通过假装是VIP客人来获得了一张免费票。

B2 adjective /ˌkɑː.di.əʊˈvæs.kjʊ.lər/

cardiovascular

与心脏和血管相关的

Meaning

Relating to the heart and blood vessels.

Example

Regular exercise improves cardiovascular health.

定期锻炼有助于改善心血管健康。

B2 adjective /ˈsæv.ɪdʒ/

Savage

野蛮的; 残忍的; 未开化的

Meaning

extremely cruel or violent; wild and fierce; uncivilized

Example

The savage attack shocked everyone.

野蛮的攻击震惊了所有人。

C1 noun /məˈleɪz/

malaise

不适

Meaning

a general feeling of discomfort, illness, or unease whose exact cause is difficult to identify

Example

After the long journey, she felt a general malaise.

长时间旅行后，她感到一种普遍的不适。

B1 noun sɪˈlek.ʃən

selection

选择

Meaning

The action or fact of carefully choosing someone or something as being the best or most suitable.

Example

The selection process is based on merit.

选择过程基于优点。

C2 noun /tʊˈriːn/

tureen

炖锅

Meaning

A large deep dish with a cover, used for serving soups or stews.

Example

She brought the hot soup to the table in a silver tureen.

她把热汤端到桌子上，放在一个银色的炖锅里。

B2 noun, verb /ˈɑːrkaɪv/

patience

耐心

Meaning

The capacity to accept or tolerate delay, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious

Example

Patience is essential when chasing big goals.

耐心对于追求大目标至关重要。

C1 noun /ˈveɪpəraɪzər/

vaporizer

蒸发器

Meaning

a device that turns a liquid into vapor, often for inhalation

Example

She used a vaporizer to ease her cough.

她使用了一个蒸发器来缓解她的咳嗽。

C2 noun /ˌkəʊ.əˈles.əns/

coalescence

聚合, 合并

Meaning

The process of coming together to form one mass or whole.

Example

The coalescence of different cultures creates diversity.

不同文化的结合创造了多样性。

A1 noun /ˈnʌmbər/

number

号码

Meaning

a mathematical value used to count, measure, or label

Example

She gave me her phone number.

她给了我她的电话号码。