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B2 adjective /ˈsoʊloʊ/

solo

独奏
Meaning
performed by one person alone; a single performance
Example
She decided to perform a solo dance at the talent show.
她决定在才艺表演中做独舞表演。
C1 verb /ˈwɒloʊ/

wallow

打滚, 沉溺
Meaning
to roll about or indulge oneself in something excessively
Example
The buffalo likes to wallow in the mud on hot days.
水牛喜欢在热天在泥巴里打滚。
C1 noun /ɪnˈsɒm.ni.ə/

Insomnia

失眠
Meaning
habitual sleeplessness; inability to sleep; the condition of being unable to sleep
Example
Her chronic insomnia made it difficult for her to concentrate during work hours.
她的慢性失眠让她在工作时难以集中注意力。
B2 adjective /ˈhek.tɪk/

Hectic

忙碌的; 激烈的; 充满活动的
Meaning
very busy and full of activity; frantic; characterized by intense activity or excitement
Example
My schedule has been hectic lately with back-to-back meetings.
最近我的日程表因为连场会议而变得忙碌。
A2 noun /ˈhʌni/

Honey

蜂蜜
Meaning
a sweet, sticky substance made by bees from flower nectar
Example
I like to add honey to my tea.
我喜欢在我的茶里加蜂蜜。
C2 verb /poʊˈtɛnʃiˌeɪt/

potentiate

增强
Meaning
To increase the power, effect, or likelihood of something.
Example
Caffeine can potentiate the effects of some medicines.
咖啡因可以增强某些药物的效果。
C1 noun /ˈproʊbeɪt/

probate

遗嘱认证
Meaning
the official proving of a will in a court of law
Example
The family had to go through probate after his death.
家人必须在他去世后通过遗嘱认证程序。
C2 verb /ˈsɪbəleɪt/

sibilate

发出嘶嘶声
Meaning
To pronounce with a hissing sound.
Example
The actor sibilated his lines for dramatic effect.
演员为了戏剧效果，用嘶嘶声说出了他的台词。
B2 noun /ˈmærəθən/

marathon

马拉松
Meaning
a long-distance running race, typically 42.195 kilometers (26.2 miles)
Example
She completed the marathon in under four hours.
她在不到四小时内完成了马拉松。
C2 noun /pɪks/

pyx

用于存放圣体的小容器
Meaning
a small container, often used in Christian liturgy to carry the consecrated host
Example
The priest placed the consecrated host into the pyx before visiting the sick.
神父在探访病人之前将圣体放入皮克斯。
C2 noun /ˌpriːdɪˈlɛkʃən/

predilection

偏好
Meaning
A strong liking or preference for something.
Example
She has a predilection for classical music.
她有一个偏好，喜欢古典音乐。
C1 noun /ˈmæl.ɪt/

Mallet

橡胶锤
Meaning
a hammer with a large head, typically made of wood
Example
The carpenter used a rubber mallet to avoid damaging the wood.
木匠使用橡胶锤来避免损坏木材。
C1 noun /pləˈsiːboʊ/

placebo

安慰剂
Meaning
a substance with no therapeutic effect, used as a control in testing new drugs
Example
The patient was given a placebo to compare the effect of the real drug.
患者被给了一个安慰剂，以比较真实药物的效果。
B2 noun /ˌʌndəˈɡrædʒuət/

undergraduate

本科生
Meaning
a student who has not yet earned a bachelor's degree
Example
She is an undergraduate studying computer science.
她是一个学习计算机科学的本科生。
B2 noun /ɡʌlf/

Gulf

海湾
Meaning
a deep inlet of the sea almost surrounded by land; a wide gap or difference between people or groups
Example
The Persian Gulf is an important waterway for international shipping and oil transport.
波斯湾是国际航运和石油运输的重要水道。
C1 adjective /ˈsæljʊˌtɛri/

salutary

有益的
Meaning
Producing good effects; beneficial, especially after something unpleasant.
Example
The accident was a salutary reminder to drive carefully.
这场事故是一个有益的提醒，要小心驾驶。
C1 noun /ˈɔɪntmənt/

ointment

药膏
Meaning
A smooth, oily substance applied to the skin for healing or soothing.
Example
The doctor prescribed an ointment for the burn on his arm.
医生为他手臂上的烧伤开了一种药膏。
B2 adjective /ˈwʌrisəm/

Worrisome

令人担忧的; 令人不安的
Meaning
causing anxiety or concern; troubling
Example
The student's declining grades were worrisome to his parents.
学生的成绩下降让他的父母感到担忧。
C1 noun ˈhaɪ.drə.dʒən ˈpaʊ.əd bʌsɪz

hydrogen-powered buses

氢能公交车
Meaning
Buses powered by hydrogen fuel cells that produce only water vapor as emission.
Example
Hydrogen-powered buses reduce air pollution.
氢能公交车减少空气污染。
C2 noun /ˈwɪtlɪŋ/

witling

傻瓜 / 假装聪明
Meaning
a person who has little wit or pretends to be witty
Example
He acted like a witling among scholars.
他在学者中表现得像个傻瓜。
C1 noun/adjective /ˈbæstərd/

bastard

私生子
Meaning
a child born to unmarried parents (offensive); also used informally as an insult or to describe something unpleasant
Example
He called him a bastard in anger.
他生气时骂他是私生子。
B2 verb, adjective /ɪˈlæbəreɪt/ (verb), /ɪˈlæbərət/ (adjective)

elaborate

详细说明 / 设计复杂的
Meaning
verb: to explain something in detail; adjective: detailed and complicated in design
Example
She asked him to elaborate on his proposal.
她要求他详细说明他的提议。
C2 noun /ˈfʌŋkʃəˌnɛri/

functionary

职员
Meaning
a person who has official duties in an organization, especially one with little authority
Example
The minor functionary was responsible for filing reports.
次要的职员负责提交报告。
C1 adjective /ˌɛvərˈlæstɪŋ/

everlasting

永恒的
Meaning
Lasting forever or for an indefinitely long time.
Example
The poet wrote about his everlasting love for nature.
诗人写下了他对大自然永恒的爱。
C1 noun /rɪˈvʌlʃən/

revulsion

厌恶
Meaning
a strong feeling of disgust or repulsion
Example
She felt revulsion at the sight of the cruel act.
她看到残忍的行为时感到厌恶。
B2 verb /riːˈɔːrɡənaɪz/

reorganize

重新组织
Meaning
to arrange something again in a different way for greater efficiency or order
Example
The manager decided to reorganize the team structure.
经理决定重新组织团队结构。
A2 adjective /ˈfɔːrməl/

formal

正式
Meaning
done in accordance with rules of convention or etiquette; official or serious in nature
Example
He wore a formal suit to the wedding.
他在婚礼上穿了正式西装。
C2 noun /ˌɛksɪˈɡjuːɪti/

exiguity

匮乏
Meaning
the quality of being scanty or meager in amount
Example
The exiguity of resources made the project difficult to complete.
资源的匮乏使得项目完成变得困难。
C2 noun /priˈɛmpʃən/

preemption

优先购买权
Meaning
The act of taking action before someone else; the right to purchase or act before others.
Example
The company exercised preemption to acquire the land before competitors.
公司行使优先购买权，在竞争对手之前购买了土地。
C1 noun /ɪnˈsaɪtmənt/

incitement

煽动
Meaning
the action of provoking unlawful or violent behavior
Example
He was arrested for incitement to riot.
他因煽动暴乱被逮捕。
C2 verb /ˈdʒɛriˌmændər/

gerrymander

操控选区边界
Meaning
to manipulate the boundaries of an electoral constituency to favor one party or class
Example
The ruling party was accused of trying to gerrymander the districts to secure more seats.
执政党被指控试图操控选区，以确保更多的席位。
B1 noun /ləˈbɔːr.ə.tɔːr.i/

Laboratory (Lab)

实验室
Meaning
a room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching
Example
The scientists conducted their experiments in the well-equipped laboratory.
科学家们在设备齐全的实验室中进行了实验。
A1 noun /fʊt/

Foot

脚
Meaning
the lower extremity of the leg that is in direct contact with the ground in standing or walking
Example
She hurt her foot while running.
她在跑步时扭伤了脚。
C2 noun ˌmʌltɪˈfæsɪtɪd ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən ˈfreɪmwɜːrks

multifaceted information frameworks

多面信息框架
Meaning
Complex, comprehensive structures for organizing and managing information that have multiple aspects or dimensions.
Example
Digital literacy involves building multifaceted information frameworks.
数字素养包括构建多面信息框架。
C1 noun /ˈlɪmboʊ/

limbo

不确定，悬而未决的状态
Meaning
A state of uncertainty or neglect; an intermediate or transitional state.
Example
The project was left in limbo after the funding was withdrawn.
该项目在资金撤回后陷入了不确定状态。
A1 noun /naɪn/

nine

九
Meaning
the number that is one more than eight
Example
She has nine books in her collection.
她的收藏里有九本书。
C1 verb /ˈbædʒər/

badger

烦扰, 打扰
Meaning
To repeatedly ask or annoy someone with demands or questions.
Example
The reporter kept badgering the politician with questions.
记者不断用问题打扰政治人物。
B2 noun /ˈsɜːvɪŋ/

serving

份
Meaning
a portion of food for one person; the act of giving food or drink to someone
Example
He ate a large serving of rice and curry.
他吃了一大份米饭和咖喱。
C1 adjective /ˈfɪk.əl/

Fickle

多变的; 不稳定的; 善变的;
Meaning
changeable; inconstant; liable to sudden unpredictable change
Example
His fickle nature made it hard to trust his promises.
他那多变的个性使得信任他的承诺变得困难。
B2 noun daɪˈvɜːsɪti

diversity

多样性
Meaning
The state of being diverse; variety.
Example
Biodiversity promotes ecosystem stability and resilience.
生物多样性促进了生态系统的稳定性和恢复力。
B2 adverb /ˈmiːn.taɪm/

Meantime

与此同时
Meaning
during the time between two events; in the period of time between now and when something else happens
Example
The food will be ready in an hour; in the meantime, we can watch TV.
食物将在一个小时内准备好；在此期间，我们可以看电视。
B1 verb /taɪmd/

timed

计时
Meaning
to measure or record the duration or speed of something
Example
He timed the race with a stopwatch.
他用秒表计时比赛。
B1 noun /ˈpiː.nʌt/

Peanut

花生
Meaning
an edible seed that grows underground and is commonly eaten as a snack or used in cooking
Example
Roasted peanuts are a popular snack in many countries.
烤花生在许多国家都是受欢迎的小吃。
B2 noun /ˈfækəlti/

faculty

能力, 系
Meaning
an inherent mental or physical ability; a division of a university
Example
She has a remarkable faculty for languages.
她有惊人的语言能力。
A2 verb /oʊˈbeɪ/

obey

服从
Meaning
to follow orders or instructions; to comply with rules
Example
Children should obey their parents and teachers.
孩子们应该服从父母和老师的命令。
C2 noun /ˈpriːsɛpt/

precept

教条
Meaning
A general rule intended to regulate behavior or thought.
Example
Honesty is a fundamental precept in all religions.
诚实是所有宗教中的一个基本教条。
C1 adjective /əˈθɔːrɪtətɪv/

authoritative

权威的
Meaning
Having or showing authority; commanding and self-confident; reliable as a source of information.
Example
She spoke in an authoritative tone that silenced the room.
她用权威的语气说话，令房间安静下来。
C2 noun/adjective /ɪˈmɒliənt/

emollient

软化皮肤的物质
Meaning
a substance that softens or soothes the skin
Example
She used an emollient cream to treat her dry skin.
她用了一种伊摩利安特面霜来治疗她的干燥皮肤。
C2 noun /ˌdʒer.ɪˈmaɪ.æd/

Jeremiad

长篇哀叹; 痛苦的抱怨; 灾难清单
Meaning
a long mournful complaint or lamentation; a list of woes; a prolonged expression of grief
Example
The newspaper editorial was a jeremiad about the decline of moral values in society.
报纸的社论是一篇关于社会道德价值观衰退的杰雷米亚德。
C2 verb /ˌæpərˈteɪn/

appertain

属于
Meaning
to relate to or be connected with something
Example
The rules only appertain to members of the club.
规则只适用于俱乐部的成员。
C2 adjective /ˈsloʊθfəl/

slothful

懒惰
Meaning
Lazy, idle, and unwilling to work.
Example
She was too slothful to get out of bed early.
她太懒了，早上不想从床上起来。
B2 noun /kənˈdenst mɪlk/

Condensed milk

炼乳
Meaning
milk from which water has been removed and sugar added, creating a thick, sweet product
Example
The recipe calls for a can of condensed milk to make the dessert extra creamy.
这个食谱需要一罐炼乳来让甜点更加奶油味。
C2 noun /ˌfoʊˈtɑːmɪtər/

photometer

光度计
Meaning
an instrument for measuring the intensity of light
Example
The scientist used a photometer to measure the light in the laboratory.
科学家在实验室里使用光度计来测量光线。
B1 adjective ˈlɔːŋ.tɜːrm

long-term

长期的, 可持续的, 永久的
Meaning
Occurring over or involving a relatively long period of time.
Example
Long-term planning is necessary for environmental conservation.
长期规划对环境保护至关重要。
B2 noun ˈsiːzənəl ˈvedʒtəbəlz

seasonal vegetables

季节性蔬菜
Meaning
Vegetables that grow during specific seasons or times of the year
Example
Seasonal vegetables grow abundantly in winter.
季节性蔬菜在冬季大量生长。
A1 verb /stænd/

stand

站立
Meaning
to be in an upright position; to tolerate or endure
Example
Please stand up when the teacher enters.
当老师进来时请站起来。
C1 adjective /stɔːntʃ/

staunch

坚定的, 忠诚的
Meaning
Loyal, committed, and firm in support.
Example
She is a staunch supporter of environmental protection.
她是环境保护的坚定支持者。
A2 noun /ˈdrɔːɪŋ/

drawing

幸福
Meaning
a picture or diagram made with a pencil, pen, or crayons rather than paint
Example
She showed me a drawing of her house.
当她获得奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
C1 noun /ˌɪnkwɪˈzɪʃən/

inquisition

宗教裁判
Meaning
A prolonged and intense questioning or investigation, often harsh in nature.
Example
The journalist faced an inquisition from the panel about his sources.
记者面对小组对他消息来源的严厉质询。
C2 adjective /ˌdɛbəˈnɛr/

debonair

迷人
Meaning
confident, stylish, and charming, typically referring to a man
Example
He looked debonair in his tuxedo at the gala.
他在晚会中穿着燕尾服看起来非常迷人。
A2 verb /səˈdʒɛst/

suggest

建议
Meaning
to put forward an idea, plan, or recommendation for consideration
Example
He suggested going to the new restaurant for dinner.
他建议去新餐馆吃晚餐。
B2 verb /tɔɪl/

Toil

辛苦工作
Meaning
to work extremely hard for long periods
Example
Farmers toil in the fields from dawn to dusk.
农民从黎明到黄昏在田野里辛勤工作。
B1 noun /fɒɡ/

Fog

雾
Meaning
a thick cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere at or near the earth's surface that reduces visibility
Example
Dense fog covered the highway this morning.
今天早晨，浓雾覆盖了高速公路。
C2 noun /krəˈdjuːlɪti/

credulity

轻信
Meaning
A tendency to be too ready to believe that something is real or true.
Example
The scam succeeded because of the victim's credulity.
诈骗因受害人的轻信而成功。
B2 noun rɪˈzɪl.i.əns

resilience

韧性
Meaning
The ability to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.
Example
Testing the resilience of wood is crucial.
测试木材的韧性是至关重要的。
B2 noun /ˈɑːnər/

honor

荣誉
Meaning
high respect; great esteem
Example
He received an award in honor of his achievements.
他因他的成就而获得了一项荣誉。
C1 noun /krəˈvæs/

crevasse

深裂缝
Meaning
a deep crack in a glacier or the earth’s surface
Example
The climbers carefully crossed the icy crevasse.
登山者小心地越过了冰冷的裂缝。
A2 noun /ˈkɪt.ən/

Kitten

小猫
Meaning
a young cat
Example
The little kitten loves to play with yarn balls.
小猫喜欢玩线球。
B2 noun ˌriːkənˈstrʌkʃn

reconstruction

重建
Meaning
The action or process of reconstructing or being reconstructed.
Example
The reconstruction project took years.
重建项目花了几年时间。
B2 adjective /leɪm/

Lame

跛; 残疾
Meaning
unable to walk normally because of an injury or illness affecting the leg or foot; weak and unconvincing
Example
The injured horse was lame and couldn't walk properly.
受伤的马跛行，不能正常行走。
B2 noun dɪˈstrækʃən

distraction

分心
Meaning
Something that prevents concentration or takes attention away from something else.
Example
Distraction during study time can hinder learning.
学习时的分心可能会阻碍学习。
B1 noun /saɪt/

site

位置
Meaning
a location or place, often used for a specific purpose, such as a construction site or a website
Example
The construction site is ready for the next phase of the project.
建设现场已准备好进入项目的下一阶段。
C2 adjective /ˈpɑːrləs/

parlous

危险的
Meaning
Full of danger or risk; precarious.
Example
The company is in a parlous financial state.
公司处于一个危险的财政状态。
C2 adjective /kwɪkˈsɑː.t̬ɪk/

quixotic

极端理想主义的、不切实际的和不实际的
Meaning
Extremely idealistic, unrealistic, and impractical.
Example
His quixotic dreams often led to disappointment.
他那些不切实际的梦想常常导致失望。
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。
B1 noun /dɪˈstrʌk.ʃən/

Destruction

破坏; 毁灭;
Meaning
the action or process of causing damage to something so that it no longer exists
Example
The earthquake caused widespread destruction throughout the entire city.
地震在整个城市造成了广泛的破坏。
B1 adjective /ɪˈmiːdiət/

immediate

即时
Meaning
happening or done without delay
Example
The doctor gave her immediate attention.
医生给了她即时的关注。
C1 adjective /ɪˈrɛpərəbəl/

Irreparable

不可修复的
Meaning
impossible to repair or fix; permanent damage that cannot be undone
Example
The accident caused irreparable damage to his spine.
事故导致了他脊柱的不可修复损伤。
C2 noun /ˈbuːbi/

booby

傻瓜
Meaning
a foolish or gullible person; a silly individual
Example
He felt like a booby after making such a simple mistake.
犯了这么简单的错误后，他觉得自己像个傻瓜。
C2 noun /ɪkˈskrɛsəns/

excrescence

异常生长
Meaning
An abnormal outgrowth or lump, often considered unattractive.
Example
The building was considered an excrescence on the landscape.
这座建筑被认为是景观中的一种异常生长。
C2 adjective /kɔːrˈpɔːriəl/

corporeal

有形的, 物质的
Meaning
relating to the physical body; material or tangible
Example
Ghosts are often described as having no corporeal form.
鬼魂通常被描述为没有有形的形态。
C1 verb, noun /ˈɡrɪməs/

grimace

鬼脸
Meaning
to make an ugly, twisted expression on one's face, usually in disgust or pain
Example
He grimaced when he tasted the sour fruit.
他品尝到酸果实时做了一个鬼脸。
C1 adjective /praɪˈmɔːrdiəl/

primordial

原始的
Meaning
Existing at or from the beginning of time; fundamental and original.
Example
Scientists study the primordial soup from which life emerged.
科学家研究了原始汤，生命由此诞生。
B2 noun /ˈves.əl/

vessel

船
Meaning
A ship or large boat.
Example
The vessel carried critical supplies.
船只运输了重要物资。
A2 noun /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/

teaching

教学
Meaning
the profession or practice of teaching
Example
Teaching is a noble profession.
教学是一项高尚的职业。
A2 noun /kæmp/

Camp

营地
Meaning
a place where soldiers live temporarily; a place with tents or huts for temporary accommodation
Example
The military established a camp near the border.
军队在边界附近建立了一个营地。
C2 noun /ˈpælɪmpsɛst/

palimpsest

重写本
Meaning
a manuscript or document that has been written over but still bears traces of earlier writing; something reused or altered but still retaining traces of its earlier form
Example
The ancient manuscript was a palimpsest, showing faint traces of previous texts beneath the new writing.
这本古老的手稿是一个重写本，下面隐藏着以前文本的微弱痕迹。
C1 noun /ˌrɛtrɪˈbjuːʃən/

retribution

报应，惩罚
Meaning
punishment inflicted as vengeance for a wrong or crime
Example
The villagers demanded retribution for the crime committed.
村民要求对犯下的罪行进行报应。
B2 adjective /ˈruː.tɪd/

Rooted

根深蒂固的
Meaning
deeply established; firmly fixed
Example
His beliefs are deeply rooted in tradition.
他的信念深深扎根于传统。
B1 verb /pɔːr/

pour

倒
Meaning
to flow or cause to flow in a steady stream; to rain heavily
Example
Please pour the water into the glass carefully.
请小心地把水倒入玻璃杯。
B1 adjective /ˈspaɪ.si/

Spicy

辛辣
Meaning
having a strong, hot flavor from spices; containing spices
Example
This curry is too spicy for me to eat.
这道咖喱对我来说太辣了。
B1 noun ˈsɪs.təmz

systems

系统
Meaning
A set of connected things or parts forming a complex whole.
Example
Effective systems improve productivity.
有效的系统提高了生产力。
B2 noun /dɪˈveləpər/

developer

开发者
Meaning
a person or company that creates software, buildings, or land projects
Example
She works as a software developer at a tech company.
她在一家技术公司担任软件开发者。
A2 noun /belt/

Belt

皮带
Meaning
a strip of leather or cloth worn around the waist to support clothes or for decoration
Example
He tightened his belt before going for a run.
他在跑步前系紧了皮带。
B2 noun ˈsʌbstɪˌtut

substitute

替代品
Meaning
A person or thing acting or serving in place of another.
Example
Money cannot be a substitute for genuine happiness.
钱不能成为真正幸福的替代品。
C1 adjective /ˈnɪmbəl/

nimble

灵活
Meaning
Quick and light in movement or thought.
Example
The dancer’s nimble steps impressed the audience.
舞者灵活的步伐给观众留下了深刻的印象。
B2 noun /əbˈdʒek.ʃən/

Objection

反对; 异议; 抗议;
Meaning
an expression of disagreement or disapproval; a reason for disagreeing
Example
The lawyer raised an objection during the trial.
律师在审判过程中提出了异议。
B1 verb /bæn/

ban

禁止
Meaning
to officially forbid something; to prohibit
Example
The government banned smoking in public places.
政府禁止在公共场所吸烟。
C2 noun /dɪˈtraɪtəs/

detritus

碎屑
Meaning
Waste or debris of any kind; fragments left from destruction or decay.
Example
The riverbank was covered with detritus after the flood.
洪水后，河岸被碎屑覆盖。
C1 noun /ˌpæl.pɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Palpitation

由于激动或医学状况引起的明显快速、强烈或不规则的心跳
Meaning
a noticeably rapid, strong, or irregular heartbeat due to agitation or medical condition
Example
She experienced palpitations before her job interview.
她在面试前感受到了心悸。
A1 modal verb, noun /meɪ/

may

可能 / 五月
Meaning
Used to express possibility, permission, or uncertainty; also the name of the fifth month of the year.
Example
You may leave early if you finish your work.
如果你完成工作，你可以早点离开。
A1 verb /faɪnd/

find

找到
Meaning
to discover or locate something that was lost or hidden
Example
I can't find my keys anywhere.
我在哪儿都找不到我的钥匙。
A1 noun /ˈrɛst(ə)rɒnt/

restaurant

餐馆
Meaning
a place where meals are prepared and served to customers
Example
We went to the restaurant for dinner.
我们去餐馆吃晚餐。
C1 noun /ˈhɛrətɪk/

heretic

异端分子
Meaning
a person who holds beliefs that go against established religious teachings or accepted beliefs.
Example
The church declared him a heretic for his radical ideas.
教会因他的激进思想而宣判他为异端分子。
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈfrændʒɪbəl/

irrefrangible

不可侵犯的
Meaning
Not to be broken, violated, or infringed
Example
The constitution guarantees certain irrefrangible rights to every citizen.
宪法保证每个公民享有某些不可侵犯的权利。
C2 verb /dɪˈbɔːtʃ/

debauch

堕落
Meaning
to corrupt morally; to lead into excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures
Example
The novel shows how wealth can debauch a person's character.
小说展示了财富如何败坏一个人的品格。
C1 noun /ˈtoʊtəm/

totem

神圣象征
Meaning
A natural object, animal, or symbol that is revered as a spiritual emblem by a group or tribe.
Example
The eagle is considered a sacred totem in many cultures.
老鹰在许多文化中被视为神圣的图腾。
C1 adjective /ˌɔːrnəˈmɛntl/

ornamental

装饰性的
Meaning
Serving as decoration; decorative rather than functional.
Example
The garden was filled with ornamental plants.
花园里满是装饰性的植物。
B2 adjective /ˈpɪt.i.fəl/

pitiful

可悲的, 哀伤的, 非常微小
Meaning
deserving or arousing pity; very small or inadequate
Example
The team's performance was pitiful compared to last year.
与去年相比，团队的表现可悲。
C1 adjective /ɪkˈskjuːzəbl/

excusable

可原谅的
Meaning
Able to be forgiven or justified.
Example
Her mistake was excusable given the circumstances.
考虑到情况，她的错误是可以原谅的。
C2 noun /ˈjoʊmən/

yeoman

农民 / 忠诚的员工
Meaning
A farmer who cultivates his own land; also used to describe someone performing loyal, useful service.
Example
He did yeoman service in completing the project on time.
他在按时完成项目时做了忠诚的工作。
A2 verb /kəmˈper/

compare

比较
Meaning
to examine similarities and differences between things
Example
I will compare these two products before buying.
我将在购买前比较这两款产品。
B2 noun /hɔrn/

Horn

角
Meaning
a hard pointed projection on the head of certain animals; a musical instrument
Example
The rhinoceros used its horn to defend itself.
犀牛用角来保护自己。
C2 noun /sɪˈnɛrəsɪs/

syneresis

协同作用
Meaning
The contraction of two adjacent vowels into a single syllable or the separation of liquid from a gel.
Example
The yogurt showed syneresis when liquid separated on top.
当液体在上面分离时，酸奶表现出协同作用。
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 verb /əˈpriːʃieɪt/

appreciate

感激
Meaning
to recognize the value or significance of; to be grateful for
Example
I really appreciate your help with this project.
我真的很感激你在这个项目中的帮助。
C2 verb /ˈmæk.jʊˌleɪt/

maculate

玷污
Meaning
To stain, spot, or pollute something.
Example
The white cloth was maculated by ink stains.
白色布料被墨水污点弄脏了。
C2 noun məˌnɒp.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

monopolization

垄断化
Meaning
The process by which a company gains exclusive control over a commercial activity.
Example
The monopolization of industries can limit consumer choices.
行业的垄断化可能会限制消费者的选择。
C1 noun /ˈpɒ̃ʃɒ̃/

penchant

倾向
Meaning
a strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something
Example
She has a penchant for collecting rare books.
她有收集稀有书籍的倾向。
C2 adjective /ˈdʒɜːrmɪnəl/

germinal

萌芽的
Meaning
Relating to the earliest stage of development.
Example
The idea was still in its germinal stage.
这个想法仍然处于它的萌芽阶段。
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。