C2 verb /ˈsnʌfəl/

snuffle

鼻子发出声音地呼吸

Meaning

to breathe noisily through the nose, often because of crying or a cold

Example

The child began to snuffle after crying for a long time.

孩子在哭了很久之后开始嗅鼻。

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。

C1 verb /ˈkɒr.ə.leɪt/

correlate

建立关系

Meaning

To have a mutual relationship or connection; to establish a relationship between two or more things.

Example

Researchers found that diet and mental health correlate strongly.

研究人员发现饮食和心理健康之间有强烈的相关性。

B1 noun /tɛkˈniːk/

technique

技巧

Meaning

A particular way of carrying out a task, especially with skill.

Example

She learned a new breathing technique in yoga class.

她在瑜伽课上学会了一种新的呼吸技巧。

C1 adjective /ˌret.rəˈspek.tɪv/

Retrospective

回顾的

Meaning

looking back on or dealing with past events or situations

Example

The museum held a retrospective exhibition of the artist's work.

博物馆举办了这位艺术家的回顾展。

C2 noun /mælˈfiːzəns/

malfeasance

公职人员的不当行为

Meaning

Wrongdoing or misconduct, especially by a public official.

Example

The mayor was accused of malfeasance in office.

市长因在职务中不当行为而被指控。

B2 noun /ˌkɒrəˈspɒndənt/

correspondent

记者

Meaning

A journalist who reports news from a particular place or on a particular subject.

Example

The foreign correspondent reported live from Paris.

外国记者从巴黎进行现场直播报道。

B1 adverb /ˈkloʊsli/

closely

幸福

Meaning

in a way that is very near in space, time, or relationship; carefully and attentively

Example

The detective examined the evidence closely.

当她获得奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。

C1 verb /ˈruː.mɪ.neɪt/

ruminate

深思, 反刍

Meaning

to think deeply about something; to chew cud (for animals)

Example

She sat alone to ruminate on her decision.

她坐在一起，深思自己的决定。

C2 verb /bɪˈleɪbə/

belabour

过分强调

Meaning

to explain something repeatedly or with excessive detail; to criticize or attack verbally at length

Example

The teacher did not belabour the point once the students understood it.

当学生已经理解后，老师没有过分强调这一点。

C1 verb /ˈstriːm.laɪn/

streamline

简化或提高效率

Meaning

To make a process simpler and more efficient.

Example

The company aims to streamline production to reduce costs.

公司旨在简化生产以降低成本。

B2 verb /ˌdɪskəˈnɛkt/

disconnect

Meaning

to detach or separate from a connection or source

Example

Please disconnect the charger from the power outlet.

C1 verb /feɪn/

feign

假装, 装作

Meaning

to pretend or fake; to give a false appearance of

Example

She feigned illness to avoid going to work.

她假装生病以避免去工作。

C1 noun /ɡlɪtʃ/

glitch

故障

Meaning

A sudden, usually temporary fault or malfunction in a system or device.

Example

The computer crashed due to a minor glitch in the software.

由于软件中的小故障，计算机崩溃了。

C1 noun /ˈflæt.ər.i/

Flattery

恭维

Meaning

excessive and insincere praise, given especially to further one's own interests

Example

His constant flattery made everyone suspicious of his true motives.

他不断的恭维使大家怀疑他的真实动机。

C2 adjective /ˈflæs.ɪd/

Flaccid

软弱的; 无力的; 松弛的;

Meaning

soft and limp; lacking firmness; drooping

Example

The plant's leaves became flaccid after days without water.

在没有水的几天后，植物的叶子变得软弱无力。

A2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪkl/

article

文章

Meaning

a piece of writing included in a newspaper, magazine, or journal

Example

He wrote an article about climate change.

他写了一篇关于气候变化的文章。

B2 noun /ˈkʌlprɪt/

culprit

罪犯

Meaning

a person who is responsible for a crime or misdeed

Example

The police caught the culprit behind the robbery.

警察抓住了抢劫案背后的罪犯。

B2 noun /ˈɑːr.mər/

Armour

盔甲

Meaning

protective covering worn by soldiers; metal plating for military vehicles

Example

The knight wore heavy armour to protect himself in battle.

骑士穿着沉重的盔甲以保护自己在战斗中。

C1 noun /ˈfiː.nɪks/

phoenix

凤凰鸟

Meaning

a mythical bird that is reborn from its ashes; symbol of immortality or renewal

Example

The legend says the phoenix rises from its ashes every 500 years.

传说凤凰每500年从自己的灰烬中复生。

C1 adjective /bəˈnɑːl/ or /ˈbeɪnəl/

banal

平庸

Meaning

Lacking originality; boringly obvious and commonplace.

Example

His speech was full of banal clichés.

他的演讲充满了平庸的陈词滥调。

C2 verb /bɪˈleɪ/

belay

固定绳索

Meaning

to secure a rope by winding it around an object; to stop or cancel an order (nautical/military use)

Example

The climber asked his partner to belay the rope tightly.

攀岩者要求他的搭档紧紧地固定绳索。

B2 adjective /ˈkwɑːn.tɪ.teɪ.tɪv/

Quantitative

定量的

Meaning

relating to quantity or amount; expressed in terms of numbers or measurements

Example

The study provides quantitative evidence of climate change effects.

该研究提供了气候变化影响的定量证据。

B2 noun /əˈriːnə/

arena

竞技场, 场地

Meaning

a large area surrounded by seats for sports, entertainment, or other events

Example

The basketball game will be held in the new arena downtown.

篮球比赛将在市中心的新竞技场举行。

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。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈæpt/

Inapt

不合适; 不适当

Meaning

not suitable; inappropriate; unfit

Example

His comment was inapt for the formal meeting.

他的评论对正式会议不合适。

C2 adjective /fjuːˈnɪəriəl/

funereal

葬礼的

Meaning

having the mournful, somber character of a funeral

Example

The room was filled with a funereal silence after the announcement.

宣布后，房间里充满了葬礼般的沉默。

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。

B2 noun /ˈpælət/

palette

调色板

Meaning

a thin board or surface on which an artist sets and mixes colors; also a range of colors used in art or design

Example

The artist mixed vibrant shades on her palette before starting the painting.

艺术家在开始画画之前，在她的调色板上混合了鲜艳的色调。

A1 noun /ˈʃʊɡər/

Sugar

糖

Meaning

sweet crystalline substance used as a sweetener

Example

Please add two teaspoons of sugar to my coffee.

请在我的咖啡里加两茶匙糖。

B1 verb /seɪl/

sail

扬帆旅行

Meaning

to travel on water in a boat or ship using sails or by wind power

Example

They sailed across the Atlantic Ocean last summer.

他们去年夏天横渡了大西洋。

C1 adjective /ɪkˈsiːdɪŋ/

Exceeding

过度的; 超越的

Meaning

going beyond; surpassing; extremely

Example

The project was completed with exceeding excellence.

该项目以极高的卓越完成。

C2 noun səˈtaɪ.ə.ti

satiety

饱腹感

Meaning

The feeling of being satisfied or full, especially with regard to food.

Example

High-fiber foods provide longer satiety.

富含纤维的食物提供更长时间的饱腹感。

B2 verb /ˈɔː.tə.meɪt/

automate

自动化

Meaning

To make a process or system operate automatically by means of machines or computers.

Example

Many companies automate their processes to save time.

许多公司自动化其流程以节省时间。

C1 noun /ˈdaʊn.pɔːr/

Downpour

大雨; 突如其来的暴雨

Meaning

a heavy fall of rain; a sudden heavy rainfall

Example

The sudden downpour caught everyone off guard and soaked the outdoor event.

突如其来的暴雨让所有人措手不及，淋湿了户外的活动。

C1 verb /spɔːn/

spawn

产生

Meaning

to produce or generate, often in large numbers

Example

The video game has spawned many sequels.

这款视频游戏已经产生了许多续集。

B2 verb /blʌf/

bluff

Meaning

to deceive someone by pretending to have strength, knowledge, or resources that one does not actually possess

Example

He tried to bluff his way into the exclusive club.

C1 verb /ˈkrɒs.briːd/

crossbreed

杂交

Meaning

to produce an animal or plant by mating two different breeds, varieties, or species

Example

Farmers crossbreed cows to improve milk production.

农民通过交配不同品种的牛来提高奶产量。

C1 verb /prɪˈzaɪd/

preside

主持

Meaning

to be in charge of a meeting, event, or organization

Example

She will preside over the meeting tomorrow.

她明天将主持会议。

C1 verb /əˈfɪks/

affix

附加 / 粘贴

Meaning

to attach or stick something firmly to another thing

Example

Please affix the stamp to the envelope.

请将邮票粘在信封上。

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。

B2 verb /ɪˈnækt/

enact

制定

Meaning

to make into law; to perform or act out

Example

The government decided to enact a new policy on education.

政府决定制定一项关于教育的新政策。

C2 adjective /bruːsk/ or /brʌsk/

brusque

粗暴

Meaning

abrupt or blunt in manner or speech, often seen as rude

Example

His brusque reply ended the conversation.

他那粗暴的回答结束了谈话。

C2 adjective /ˌɪnɪˈsɛnʃəl/

inessential

非必要的

Meaning

not necessary or important; not essential

Example

The report removes all inessential details to stay focused.

报告删除了所有非必要的细节以保持重点。

C2 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈkrɪtɪkəl/

diacritical

变音符号

Meaning

Relating to a mark added to a letter to indicate a different pronunciation or stress.

Example

The word résumé has diacritical marks that change its meaning from resume.

‘简历’一词有变音符号，它改变了‘简历’的意思。

B1 noun /ˈmeɪkər/

maker

创造者

Meaning

a person or thing that makes or produces something

Example

He is a famous movie maker in Hollywood.

他是好莱坞著名的电影制片人。

C1 adjective /ˈpoʊləraɪzd/

polarized

极化的

Meaning

divided into two sharply contrasting groups or opinions

Example

The debate polarized the community on the issue of climate change.

辩论使社区在气候变化问题上分裂。

C1 adjective /ˈsɛreɪtɪd/

serrated

锯齿状的

Meaning

Having a notched or saw-toothed edge.

Example

The bread knife had a serrated blade.

面包刀有一把锯齿刀片。

B1 noun /ˌɒp.əˈtjuː.nə.ti/

opportunity

机会

Meaning

A favorable chance or set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something.

Example

She seized the opportunity to study abroad.

她抓住了去国外学习的机会。

A1 noun /ˈrɪv.ər/

River

河流

Meaning

a large natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another river

Example

The river flows through the valley and into the ocean.

河流穿过山谷并流入大海。

B2 adjective /ˈflʌfi/

fluffy

幸福

Meaning

soft, light, and airy in texture

Example

She baked a fluffy cake for the party.

当她收到奖项时，她无法隐藏自己的幸福。

B2 adjective /ˌdɪp.ləˈmæt.ɪk/

Diplomatic

外交的; 善于处理人际关系

Meaning

relating to diplomacy; tactful; skilled in managing relationships

Example

She gave a diplomatic answer to avoid offending anyone.

她给出了外交的回答，以避免冒犯任何人。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈedjʊkeɪtɪd/

Uneducated

未受教育的; 文盲

Meaning

lacking education; not having received formal schooling or training

Example

Many uneducated workers struggle to find well-paying jobs.

许多未受教育的工人很难找到薪水高的工作。

B2 verb /ɪmˈpoʊzd/

imposed

强加

Meaning

forced something to be accepted or put in place

Example

The government imposed new regulations on the industry.

政府对该行业实施了新规章。

C1 adjective /ˈdɛkədənt/

decadent

颓废的, 奢华的

Meaning

Characterized by or reflecting a state of moral or cultural decline; excessively self-indulgent.

Example

The party was filled with decadent luxury and excess.

派对充满了颓废的奢华与过度。

C2 adjective /əˈsɛt.ɪk/

ascetic

苦行

Meaning

Practicing strict self-denial and abstaining from worldly pleasures, often for religious reasons.

Example

He lived an ascetic life in the mountains, far from worldly comforts.

他在山区过着苦行生活，远离世俗的安逸。

A1 adverb /jɛs/

yes

是

Meaning

used to express affirmation, agreement, or consent

Example

Yes, I will be there at 5 o'clock.

是的，我会在五点到那里。

C1 noun/verb /ˈætrəfi/

atrophy

萎缩

Meaning

a decrease in size or wasting away of a body part, tissue, or ability due to lack of use

Example

Without regular exercise, muscles may atrophy over time.

没有规律的锻炼，肌肉随着时间的推移可能会萎缩。

A2 noun /ˈmɪr.ər/

Mirror

镜子

Meaning

a reflective surface that shows an image of whatever is in front of it

Example

She looked at herself in the mirror.

她看着镜子里的自己。

B1 noun /ˈlæbrətɔːri/

laboratory

实验室

Meaning

A room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching.

Example

The students conducted the experiment in the chemistry laboratory.

学生们在化学实验室进行了实验。

C1 noun /ɪnˈkrəʊtʃmənt/

encroachment

侵占

Meaning

the act of gradually intruding or taking over someone’s rights, land, or space

Example

The villagers protested against the encroachment on their farmland.

村民们抗议侵占他们的农田。

B2 adjective /hɪˈlɛəriəs/

hilarious

极其有趣

Meaning

Extremely funny or amusing.

Example

The comedian told a hilarious story that had everyone laughing.

那位喜剧演员讲了一个极其有趣的故事，让每个人都笑了。

A2 adjective /ˈpɜːrsənl/

personal

个人的

Meaning

relating to a particular person rather than anyone else

Example

She shared some personal details about her family.

她分享了一些关于她家庭的个人细节。

B1 noun ˈθer.ə.pi

therapy

治疗

Meaning

Treatment intended to relieve or heal a disorder; the treatment of a mental or physical disorder.

Example

Gene therapy offers hope for genetic disorders.

基因治疗为遗传性疾病提供希望。

A1 verb /feɪs/

face

mianlin

Meaning

to confront or deal with; to turn toward; to have the front in a particular direction

Example

She had to face many challenges in her new job.

Ta biyao mianlin hen duo tiaozhan zai ta de xin gongzuo zhong.

B2 noun /spaɪn/

Spine

脊柱; 结构的中央支撑

Meaning

the backbone or vertebral column of a vertebrate; the central support of a structure

Example

She injured her spine in the accident.

她在事故中伤了脊柱。

B2 adjective /ˈrɪɡ.ər.əs/

rigorous

严格

Meaning

Extremely thorough and demanding in analysis or practice.

Example

A rigorous study plan helps students achieve better results.

严格的学习计划帮助学生取得更好的成绩。

B2 verb /əˈteɪn/

attain

达到

Meaning

to achieve or reach something

Example

She worked hard to attain her goals.

她努力工作以达到她的目标。

A2 noun /ruːf/

roof

屋顶

Meaning

the top covering of a building or vehicle

Example

The roof of the house needs to be repaired.

房子的屋顶需要修理。

C1 noun /ˈded.lɑk/

Dead-lock

死锁; 僵局

Meaning

a situation in which no progress is possible; complete standstill

Example

The negotiations reached a deadlock when neither side would compromise.

谈判陷入僵局，因为没有一方愿意妥协。

B1 noun /ˈnɜːrsəri/

nursery

托儿所

Meaning

a room or place where young children are cared for

Example

She works in a nursery, taking care of infants.

她在托儿所工作，照顾婴儿。

B2 adjective /ˈheɪsti/

Hasty

匆忙的; 急促的

Meaning

done or acting with excessive speed or urgency; hurried

Example

Don't make hasty decisions when you're angry.

生气时不要做出匆忙的决定。

C1 verb /ˈdɪs.ɪ.peɪt/

dissipate

逐渐消失

Meaning

To disappear or cause to disappear gradually.

Example

The tension in the room slowly dissipated.

房间里的紧张气氛慢慢消失了。

C2 verb /ˈhɑːbəl/

hobble

蹒跚

Meaning

to walk awkwardly with difficulty, usually due to injury

Example

He hobbled across the room after twisting his ankle.

他在扭伤脚踝后，蹒跚地走过房间。

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.

B2 noun /ˈloʊ.təs/

Lotus

莲花

Meaning

a large water flower that floats on the surface of ponds and lakes

Example

The lotus flower blooms beautifully in the quiet pond.

莲花在宁静的池塘中美丽地绽放。

B2 adjective /ˈhʌm.bəl/

Humble

谦虚的

Meaning

modest; not proud; unassuming;

Example

Despite his success, he remained humble and kind.

尽管他取得了成功，他仍然保持谦虚和善良。

B2 adjective /ˈlæstɪŋ/

Lasting

持久的; 永久的

Meaning

enduring for a long time; permanent; durable

Example

Their friendship had a lasting impact on both their lives.

他们的友谊对他们的生活产生了持久的影响。

A1 interjection /waʊ/

wow

表示惊讶的词语

Meaning

used to express great surprise, admiration, or pleasure

Example

Wow, that performance was amazing!

哇，那个表演太棒了！

A2 verb /hæŋ/

hang

挂

Meaning

to suspend or be suspended from above; to attach from a higher point

Example

I hang my coat on the hook.

我把外套挂在钩子上。

A1 noun /ˈkrɪsməs/

christmas

圣诞节

Meaning

an annual festival celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed on December 25

Example

Families gather to celebrate Christmas with joy and love.

家庭聚在一起庆祝圣诞节，带着欢乐和爱。

B2 noun /pledʒ/

Pledge

承诺; 保证; 担保;

Meaning

a solemn promise or undertaking; something given as security for a loan; a commitment or guarantee

Example

He made a pledge to donate money to charity.

他承诺捐款给慈善机构。

C1 noun /ˌdʒæm.bəˈriː/

Jamboree

嘉年华; 庆典;

Meaning

a large celebration or party; a gathering with entertainment; a festive event

Example

The scout jamboree brought together thousands of young people from around the world.

童子军集会把来自世界各地的成千上万的年轻人聚集在一起。

C1 noun /ˈɒf.sprɪŋ/

offspring

后代

Meaning

a person's child or children; an animal's young

Example

The bird carefully fed its offspring.

那只鸟小心地喂养了它的后代。

C1 noun /əˈpɒsəl/

apostle

使徒, 擁護者

Meaning

A vigorous and pioneering advocate or supporter of a particular cause, often used for the early Christian disciples.

Example

He became an apostle of environmental protection.

他成為了環保的使徒。

C2 verb /bɪlk/

bilk

诈骗

Meaning

To cheat or defraud someone of money or rights.

Example

The scammer tried to bilk elderly people out of their savings.

骗子试图通过诈骗拿走老年人的积蓄。

B2 adjective /ˈɪmɪnənt/

imminent

即将

Meaning

About to happen; likely to occur very soon.

Example

Dark clouds signaled that a storm was imminent.

乌云预示着暴风雨即将来临。

B2 verb /ɪnˈteɪl/

entail

Meaning

to involve something as a necessary or inevitable part or consequence

Example

The job will entail a lot of travel across the country.

C2 adjective /ˈfʊl.səm/

fulsome

过度的赞美

Meaning

Excessively flattering or insincere; abundant or generous in amount.

Example

He offered fulsome praise to his boss.

他给老板提供了过度的赞美。

B2 noun /ˈsɛmɪˌtɛri/

cemetery

墓地

Meaning

a place where dead people are buried

Example

The old cemetery is located at the edge of the village.

古老的墓地位于村庄的边缘。

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。

B2 noun /əˈmɛnətiz/

amenities

便利设施

Meaning

useful or pleasant facilities and services provided for comfort or convenience

Example

The hotel offers modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi and a swimming pool.

这家酒店提供现代化的便利设施，如免费Wi-Fi和游泳池。

B1 noun /stoʊv/

Stove

炉子

Meaning

a kitchen appliance used for cooking food by applying heat

Example

She cooked dinner on the gas stove.

她在煤气炉上做晚餐。

C1 adjective /ˌɔː.riˈen.təl/

Oriental

与东亚国家相关的；东方的

Meaning

relating to the countries of East Asia; eastern

Example

The museum has a beautiful collection of oriental art.

博物馆收藏有美丽的东方艺术作品。

C1 noun /dɪn/

din

噪音

Meaning

a loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise

Example

The din of traffic outside made it hard to concentrate.

外面交通的噪音让集中注意力变得困难。

B2 adverb /ˈdʒɛnjʊɪnli/

genuinely

真心

Meaning

in a truthful and sincere way

Example

She genuinely cares about the environment.

她真心关心环境。

C2 noun /ˈnɪn.i/

Ninny

傻瓜

Meaning

a silly or foolish person; someone who lacks common sense

Example

Don't be such a ninny, use your brain!

不要做傻瓜，动动脑子！

C2 noun /ˈɔːrzmən/

Oarsman

划船者

Meaning

a person who rows a boat, especially as a member of a racing crew

Example

The experienced oarsman rowed the boat across the river.

经验丰富的划船者划船过了河。

C1 noun /ˈpɪl.fər.ɪdʒ/

Pilferage

窃盗（小额盗窃）

Meaning

the theft of small amounts or items, especially from one's workplace

Example

The company installed cameras to prevent pilferage.

公司安装了监控摄像头以防止盗窃。

B2 adjective /ˈdʒuːsi/

juicy

多汁

Meaning

Full of juice; succulent; also used to describe something exciting or scandalous.

Example

The steak was so juicy that it melted in my mouth.

这块牛排多汁到在我嘴里融化。

C1 adverb /ɪnˈdɛfɪnətli/

indefinitely

无限期

Meaning

for an unlimited or unspecified period of time

Example

The project has been postponed indefinitely.

该项目已无限期推迟。

B2 verb /kənˈtɛnd/

contend

竞争，主张

Meaning

to strive or compete for something; to assert earnestly

Example

Athletes from around the world contend for the championship.

来自世界各地的运动员为冠军而争斗。

A2 adjective /ˈtaɪərɪŋ/

tiring

累人的

Meaning

causing someone to feel exhausted or in need of rest

Example

The long journey was extremely tiring.

长途旅行非常累人。

B1 noun /ˈsʌb.stəns/

Substance

物质

Meaning

a particular kind of matter with uniform properties; the essential nature of something; material or content

Example

The scientist analyzed the unknown substance in the laboratory.

科学家在实验室分析了未知物质。

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。

C2 adjective /əˈvʌŋkjələr/

avuncular

像叔叔一样友善

Meaning

kind and friendly, like an uncle

Example

He had an avuncular manner that made everyone feel comfortable.

他有一种让每个人都感到舒适的阿冯库拉尔风度。

B1 adjective /ˈdiːsənt/

decent

体面

Meaning

conforming to standards of propriety, good taste, or morality

Example

He found a decent job after months of searching.

他在几个月的寻找后找到了一份体面的工作。

B1 adjective /rɪˈkwaɪəd/

required

必要的

Meaning

necessary or compulsory

Example

A visa is required to enter the country.

进入该国需要签证。

C1 noun/verb /ˈfʌrəʊ/

furrow

Meaning

A long narrow trench made in the ground by a plow; to make wrinkles or grooves.

Example

The farmer plowed furrows in the field.

B1 noun /bʊl/

bull

公牛

Meaning

a male animal of the cattle family; sometimes refers to a strong or aggressive man

Example

The bull charged across the field towards the red flag.

公牛冲向田野上的红旗。

C1 noun /ˈrɛtʃɪdnəs/

wretchedness

悲惨

Meaning

a state of misery, unhappiness, or poor condition

Example

The novel depicts the wretchedness of war victims.

这本小说描绘了战争受害者的悲惨。

C1 verb /klɪntʃ/

clinch

Meaning

To secure or settle something decisively; to grasp tightly.

Example

The team clinched the championship with a last-minute goal.

C2 noun /ˈɪrɪɡənt/

irrigant

灌溉液体

Meaning

A liquid used for irrigation, especially in medical or agricultural contexts.

Example

The doctor used a sterile irrigant during the procedure.

医生在手术中使用了无菌灌溉液。

B2 adjective /ˈruːθ.ləs/

Ruthless

无情的; 残忍的; 毫无怜悯的

Meaning

showing no pity or compassion; cruel; merciless

Example

The ruthless dictator showed no mercy to his enemies.

那个冷酷的独裁者对他的敌人毫不留情。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈsɪvəl/

Uncivil

不文明的; 粗鲁的;

Meaning

not polite or courteous; rude and discourteous in behavior

Example

His uncivil remarks during the meeting offended everyone present.

他在会议上的不文明言论冒犯了在场的每一个人。

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。

A2 verb /kənˈteɪn/

contain

包含

Meaning

to have or include within; to restrain or control

Example

This box contains important documents.

这个盒子包含重要的文件。

C2 verb /ˈɡrʌvəl/

grovel

Meaning

To act in an excessively humble or submissive way to gain favor.

Example

He groveled before his boss to avoid punishment.

C1 adjective /ɪmˈplɔːzəbl/

implausible

不可信

Meaning

Not seeming reasonable or probable; unlikely to be true.

Example

The story she told was so implausible that no one believed her.

她讲的故事太不可信，以至于没有人相信她。

C2 adjective ˌʌn.əˈseɪ.lə.bəl

unassailable

不可攻破

Meaning

Unable to be attacked, questioned, or defeated.

Example

An unassailable position ensures dominance.

不可攻破的位置确保主导地位。

B2 noun /ˈpɪm.pəl/

Pimple

痘痘

Meaning

a small, inflamed elevation of the skin; a spot on the skin, especially on the face

Example

She was embarrassed about the pimple on her forehead.

她因额头上的痘痘而感到尴尬。