C1 noun /ˌsɒl.jʊˈbɪləti/

solubility

溶解度

Meaning

The ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent.

Example

The solubility of salt in water is high.

盐在水中的溶解度很高。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈkwes.tʃən.ə.bl̩/

Unquestionable

无可争议的; 确定的

Meaning

not able to be disputed or doubted; certain and beyond doubt

Example

Her honesty and integrity are unquestionable qualities.

她的诚实和正直是无可争议的品质。

C1 noun rɪˈdɛmpʃən

redemption

救赎

Meaning

The action of saving or being saved from sin, error, or evil.

Example

The story highlights the theme of redemption.

这个故事突出了救赎的主题。

C1 adjective ˌkɒn.ʃiˈen.ʃəs

conscientious

有责任心

Meaning

Wishing to do what is right, especially to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly.

Example

A conscientious worker always delivers high-quality results.

一个有责任心的员工总是提供高质量的结果。

C1 noun /ˈmedoʊ/

Meadow

草地

Meaning

A piece of grassland, especially one used for hay

Example

The cows grazed peacefully in the green meadow.

奶牛在绿色的草地上安静地吃草。

C1 noun /ˈbɑn.dɪdʒ/

Bondage

奴役; 囚禁

Meaning

the state of being a slave; the state of being under the control of a force or influence

Example

The people fought to escape from the bondage of oppression.

人们为了摆脱压迫的束缚而斗争。

C1 verb /ɪmˈpɑːrt/

impart

传授

Meaning

to make information known; to bestow or communicate

Example

The teacher imparted valuable knowledge to her students.

老师将宝贵的知识传授给她的学生。

C1 adjective ˈɛl.ə.kwənt

eloquent

雄辩

Meaning

Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing; clearly expressing or indicating something.

Example

Her eloquent speech inspired the entire audience.

她雄辩的演讲激励了整个观众。

C1 adjective /dɪˈskrɪmɪˌneɪtɪŋ/

discriminating

挑剔的

Meaning

Having refined taste or good judgment; able to recognize subtle differences.

Example

She is known for her discriminating taste in art.

她以自己在艺术上的挑剔眼光而闻名。

C1 noun /əˌsaɪˈniː/

assignee

受让人

Meaning

a person to whom a right or property is legally transferred

Example

The assignee of the contract is responsible for all future obligations.

合同的受让人对所有未来的义务负责。

C1 noun /plʊəˈrælɪti/

plurality

多数或大部分

Meaning

the state of being multiple; the greater part or majority

Example

In the election, she won by a plurality of votes.

在选举中，她凭借选票的多数赢得了胜利。

C1 noun /pæŋ/

pang

突如其来的剧烈疼痛或情绪痛苦

Meaning

a sudden sharp feeling of pain or emotional distress

Example

She felt a pang of guilt after the argument.

她在争论后感到一阵内疚的疼痛。

C1 noun ˌvæljuˈeɪʃən

valuation

估价

Meaning

An estimation of the worth of something.

Example

The valuation of the property was much higher than expected.

该物业的评估远高于预期。

C1 adjective /ˌɪntərˈtwaɪnd/

intertwined

幸福

Meaning

closely connected or twisted together

Example

Their lives became deeply intertwined after the accident.

当她获得奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。

C1 verb /ˈrɛplɪkeɪt/

replicate

复制

Meaning

to copy, reproduce, or duplicate something exactly

Example

The scientist tried to replicate the experiment for accuracy.

科学家尝试复制实验以确保准确性。

C1 noun /pəˈzɛsər/

possessor

所有者

Meaning

A person who owns or holds something.

Example

The possessor of the land built a new house.

土地的所有者建造了一座新房。

C1 noun /ˈmeɪ.trɪks/

matrix

矩阵, 结构

Meaning

An environment or structure in which something develops; also a mathematical array of numbers.

Example

The cultural matrix shaped his worldview.

文化矩阵塑造了他的世界观。

C1 verb /ˈɑːrbɪtreɪt/

arbitrate

仲裁

Meaning

to settle a dispute between two parties by acting as an impartial judge

Example

The committee agreed to arbitrate the contract dispute.

委员会同意仲裁合同争议。

C1 adjective /ɪˈɡriːdʒəs/

egregious

极其严重

Meaning

Outstandingly bad; shocking.

Example

The company was fined for its egregious safety violations.

该公司因其极其严重的安全违规行为而被罚款。

C1 adjective /ˈluːdɪkrəs/

ludicrous

荒谬的

Meaning

so foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing

Example

It is ludicrous to think the Earth is flat.

认为地球是平的，这是荒谬的。

C1 noun /raɪt/

rite

仪式

Meaning

a religious or ceremonial act

Example

The wedding rite was performed with great solemnity.

婚礼仪式庄严举行。

C1 noun /ˈmæɡnɪtuːd/

Magnitude

震级；大小；重要性

Meaning

The great size or extent of something; importance

Example

The magnitude of the earthquake was measured at 7.5 on the Richter scale.

地震的震级在里氏规模上测量为7.5。

C1 noun /ˈklæmər/

clamor

喧嚣

Meaning

a loud and confused noise, especially of people shouting insistently

Example

The clamor of the protesting crowd filled the square.

抗议人群的喧嚣充满了广场。

C1 noun rɪˈdʌndənsi

redundancy

冗余，过剩

Meaning

The state of being not or no longer needed or useful; superfluousness.

Example

The redundancy in the company's workforce led to many layoffs.

公司员工中的冗余导致了大量裁员。

C1 noun/verb /liːʃ/

leash

牵引绳

Meaning

a strap or cord used to control or guide an animal; to restrain or control

Example

The dog was on a leash during the walk.

狗在散步时被牵引绳拴着。

C1 noun /ˈkroʊ.bɑːr/

Crowbar

撬棍

Meaning

a heavy iron bar with a curved end used as a lever for prying things apart

Example

He used a crowbar to remove the old nails.

他用撬棍把旧钉子取了出来。

C1 noun /ˌfɜːrmənˈteɪʃən/

fermentation

发酵，酵母或细菌的化学变化

Meaning

a chemical process by which substances like sugar are converted into alcohol or acids using microorganisms

Example

The fermentation of grapes produces wine.

葡萄的发酵产生葡萄酒。

C1 noun /ˌlɛ.seɪ ˈfɛər/

laissez-faire

不干预政策

Meaning

An economic policy where government does not intervene in business affairs.

Example

Laissez-faire policies encourage private enterprise.

不干预政策鼓励私人企业。

C1 noun /ˈtɪrəni/

tyranny

暴政

Meaning

Cruel and oppressive government or rule by a tyrant.

Example

The people revolted against the tyranny of their ruler.

人民反抗他们统治者的暴政。

C1 adjective /ˈsɒnɪk/

sonic

音速的

Meaning

Relating to or involving sound waves or speed of sound.

Example

The jet created a loud boom when it broke the sonic barrier.

喷气机突破声速壁垒时发出了巨大的爆炸声。

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。

C1 noun /ˌæɡ.rəˈveɪ.ʃən/

aggravation

恶化, 加剧

Meaning

The act of making a situation worse or the state of being worsened.

Example

The delay caused great aggravation for the passengers.

延误给乘客带来了极大的困扰。

C1 noun /ˈfɔːr.teɪ/ or /fɔːrt/

forte

强项

Meaning

a strong ability or talent; something one does particularly well

Example

Cooking is definitely her forte.

做饭绝对是她的强项。

C1 noun ˈʌp.raɪ.zɪŋ

uprising

起义

Meaning

An act of resistance or rebellion; a revolt against an authority or government.

Example

The uprising marked the beginning of the revolution.

起义标志着革命的开始。

C1 verb /mɑːr/

mar

破坏

Meaning

to spoil or damage the appearance or quality of something

Example

The scratch will mar the beauty of the painting.

刮痕将破坏画作的美丽。

C1 noun /ˈneɪ.vəl fɔːrs/

Naval Force

海军

Meaning

the branch of a nation's armed services that conducts military operations at sea

Example

The naval force protected the country's coastline from enemy attacks.

海军保护了国家的海岸线免受敌人攻击

C1 noun /kwɪnˈtɛsəns/

quintessence

精髓

Meaning

The purest or most perfect example of something.

Example

She is the quintessence of elegance.

她是优雅的精髓。

C1 noun /pɪˈtaɪə/

Pitaya / Dragon fruit

火龙果

Meaning

a tropical fruit with bright pink or red skin and white flesh speckled with black seeds

Example

The pitaya has a mild, sweet flavor and a unique appearance.

火龙果味道温和、甜美，外形独特。

C1 adjective /ˈænsɪləri/

ancillary

附属的

Meaning

providing necessary support to the main system or organization

Example

The company provides ancillary services to the healthcare industry.

公司为医疗行业提供附加服务。

C1 verb /kwɑːʃ/

quash

撤销

Meaning

To reject or void something legally or to put an end to something forcefully.

Example

The court quashed the decision due to lack of evidence.

法院因缺乏证据而撤销了决定。

C1 verb /koʊˈhæbɪt/

cohabit

同居

Meaning

To live together, often as partners without being married.

Example

They decided to cohabit before getting married.

他们决定在结婚前同居。

C1 noun /ˈbʊl.ək/

Bullock

牛犊

Meaning

a young bull; a castrated bull used for farm work

Example

The farmer used a bullock to plow the field.

农民用牛犊来耕地。

C1 proper noun ˈɡləʊbəl ˈfaʊndriz

GlobalFoundries

全球铸造厂

Meaning

A specific company in semiconductor manufacturing.

Example

GlobalFoundries is a leading semiconductor company.

GlobalFoundries 是一家领先的半导体公司。

C1 noun ˈnuːkliəs

nucleus

原子核

Meaning

The central core of an atom containing protons and neutrons.

Example

The nucleus consists of protons.

原子核由质子组成。

C1 noun /ˌdɪstɪˈleɪʃən/

distillation

蒸馏

Meaning

The process of purifying a liquid by heating and cooling; the extraction of the essential meaning.

Example

Distillation is commonly used to produce alcoholic beverages.

蒸馏通常用于生产酒精饮料。

C1 verb /ˈsmoʊldər/

smolder

慢慢燃烧

Meaning

to burn slowly with smoke but no flame; to show suppressed anger or emotion

Example

The fire smoldered for hours before it went out.

火灾持续了几个小时才熄灭。

C1 noun /ˌræʃəˈnæl/

rationale

基本原因

Meaning

the underlying reason or explanation for something

Example

The rationale behind his decision was clearly explained.

他决定背后的理由被清楚地解释了。

C1 noun /ˌmænɪˈfɛstoʊ/

manifesto

宣言

Meaning

a public declaration of policy and aims, especially by a political party

Example

The party released its manifesto before the election.

政党在选举前发布了其宣言。

C1 noun /luːm/

Loom

织布机

Meaning

a machine for weaving cloth; to appear threatening or menacing

Example

The weaver worked at the loom to create beautiful fabrics.

织工在织布机上工作，创造美丽的面料。

C1 verb /tiːm/

teem

充满

Meaning

to be full of or swarming with

Example

The forest teems with wildlife.

森林里充满了野生动物。

Meaning

To return to a former or less developed state.

Example

Without proper guidance, the child's progress began to regress.

C1 noun /ˈlaɪtʃi/

Litchi

荔枝

Meaning

a small oval pink-red tropical fruit with white translucent flesh and sweet taste

Example

The litchi has a rough pink shell that you peel to eat the sweet white fruit inside.

荔枝有一层粗糙的粉红色外皮，你剥开它就可以吃到里面甜美的白色果实。

C1 noun /ˌaɪ.diˈɒl.ə.dʒi/

ideology

意识形态

Meaning

A system of ideas and ideals, especially one that forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy.

Example

Democracy is based on the ideology of freedom and equality.

民主基于自由和平等的意识形态。

C1 verb /struː/

strew

散播

Meaning

to scatter or spread things untidily over a surface or area

Example

Clothes were strewn across the floor.

衣服散落在地板上。

C1 noun /koʊˈhɪr.əns/

coherence

一致性

Meaning

The quality of being logical and consistent; forming a unified whole.

Example

The essay lacked coherence, making it hard to follow.

这篇文章缺乏一致性，难以理解。

C1 verb /ˈbəʊl.stər/

bolster

增强

Meaning

To support or strengthen; to prop up.

Example

The new policy aims to bolster economic growth.

新政策旨在促进经济增长。

C1 noun ɪkˌstræp.əˈleɪ.ʃən

extrapolation

外推

Meaning

The action of estimating or concluding something by assuming that existing trends will continue.

Example

His extrapolation of market trends helped in financial planning.

他对市场趋势的外推帮助了财务规划。

C1 adjective vəˈreɪ.ʃəs

voracious

贪吃的

Meaning

Having a very eager approach to an activity; wanting or devouring great quantities of food or having an insatiable appetite.

Example

He has a voracious appetite for knowledge.

他对知识有着贪吃的胃口。

C1 noun /ˈsɛtərə/

cetera

等等

Meaning

Latin for 'the rest' or 'others'; commonly used in the phrase 'et cetera' meaning 'and so on'.

Example

We need to buy pens, paper, notebooks, et cetera.

我们需要购买钢笔、纸张、笔记本等等。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈtɒl.ər.ə.bəl/

Intolerable

难以忍受的

Meaning

unable to be endured; extremely unpleasant or painful

Example

The noise from the construction site was intolerable.

建筑工地的噪音让人无法忍受。

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。

C1 verb /ˈspɪərˌhɛd/

spearhead

领导

Meaning

to lead or initiate an action, project, or movement

Example

She spearheaded the campaign for environmental awareness.

她领导了环保意识的运动。

C1 adjective /ˈɔːrəl/

aural

听觉的

Meaning

Relating to the ear or the sense of hearing.

Example

The lecture was an aural experience as well as an intellectual one.

讲座是一次听觉体验，和一次智力体验一样。

C1 phrase ˈriː.dʒən.əl ˈfɔː.rəm

regional forum

地区论坛

Meaning

A meeting or conference where representatives from countries or organizations in a specific geographical area discuss issues of common interest.

Example

The Regional Forum discussed deforestation impacts.

地区论坛讨论了砍伐森林的影响。

C1 adverb/noun /ˌhɪərˈæftər/

hereafter

从现在起 / 来世

Meaning

from now on; in the future; also refers to life after death.

Example

Hereafter, all reports must be submitted electronically.

从现在起，所有报告必须通过电子方式提交。

C1 adjective, noun /ˈɪnvəlɪd/ (adjective), /ɪnˈvælɪd/ (noun)

invalid

无效的

Meaning

Not valid; having no force or effect. Also refers to a person too weak or ill to care for themselves.

Example

The court declared the contract invalid.

法院宣布合同无效。

C1 verb /əˈsæsɪneɪt/

assassinate

刺杀

Meaning

To murder someone important, often a political or religious leader, usually by surprise attack.

Example

The rebels planned to assassinate the king.

反叛者计划刺杀国王。

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 verb əˈnaɪ.ə.leɪt

annihilate

摧毁

Meaning

Destroy utterly; obliterate; reduce to nothing.

Example

The explosion annihilated the entire village.

爆炸摧毁了整个村庄。

C1 noun /nɑːrˈkɒtɪk/

narcotic

麻醉品

Meaning

A drug that dulls the senses and relieves pain, often causing sleep and sometimes addiction.

Example

The police seized a large amount of narcotic substances.

警察查获了一大批麻醉品。

C1 noun /ˈmæntl̩/

mantle

披风，责任

Meaning

A cloak or covering; also the layer of the earth between the crust and the core.

Example

The leader assumed the mantle of responsibility.

领导者承担起了责任的重担。

C1 verb /daɪˈleɪt/

dilate

扩展

Meaning

To make wider, larger, or more open.

Example

The doctor used drops to dilate the patient's pupils.

医生用药水来扩张病人的瞳孔。

C1 noun /ˈkɜːrfjuː/

curfew

宵禁

Meaning

a rule requiring people to stay indoors after a certain time, usually at night

Example

The city imposed a curfew during the unrest.

城市在骚乱期间实施了宵禁。

C1 verb /fret/

fret

担心

Meaning

to worry or be anxious; to be troubled

Example

Don't fret about the exam results.

不要为考试成绩而烦恼。

C1 adjective /ˈretʃɪd/

Wretched

悲惨的; 可怜的; 质量差的

Meaning

very unhappy; miserable; of poor quality

Example

The refugees lived in wretched conditions.

难民们生活在悲惨的条件下。

C1 adjective ʌnˈmætʃt

unmatched

无与伦比

Meaning

Not equaled or rivaled by any other; without equal.

Example

The freedom fighters showed unmatched bravery.

自由战士们展示了无与伦比的勇气。

C1 adjective /prɪˈzʌmp.tʃu.əs/

presumptuous

自负的

Meaning

Overconfident, rude, or taking liberties without permission.

Example

It was presumptuous of him to make that decision without consulting others.

他在没有征求他人意见的情况下做出决定，显得非常自负。

C1 adjective /ˈfaɪə.ri/

Fiery

火热的; 激情的; 暴躁的

Meaning

burning; passionate; hot-tempered; showing strong emotion

Example

She has a fiery temper that flares up quickly.

她有一个火热的脾气，容易迅速发火。

C1 noun /rɪˈkluːs/

recluse

隐士

Meaning

A person who lives alone and avoids other people; someone who lives a solitary life.

Example

The old man lived as a recluse in the mountains.

那位老人住在山中，过着隐士般的生活。

C1 noun /krʌst/

crust

外壳

Meaning

the hard outer surface of something, especially bread or the Earth's outer layer

Example

He cut off the crust of the bread before eating.

他在吃之前切去了面包的外壳。

C1 noun /fɪkˈseɪ.ʃən/

fixation

固执的兴趣或对某事或某人的执念

Meaning

An obsessive interest in or feeling about someone or something.

Example

His fixation on perfectionism delayed project completion.

他对完美主义的固执导致项目完成的延迟。

C1 adjective /ˈɑːtfəl/

Artful

巧妙的; 机智的; 狡猾的

Meaning

clever or skillful, especially in a cunning way

Example

She gave an artful answer that avoided the real question.

她给出了一个巧妙的回答，避开了真正的问题。

C1 verb /rɪˈsɪprəˌkeɪt/

reciprocate

回应

Meaning

To respond to an action or gesture by making a corresponding one.

Example

She smiled at him, and he reciprocated with a warm hug.

她对他微笑，他以温暖的拥抱回应。

C1 adjective /ˌiːɡoʊˈsentrɪk/

egocentric

自我中心

Meaning

thinking only about yourself and not about others

Example

His egocentric behavior annoyed everyone at the meeting.

他的自我中心行为让会议上的每个人都很不舒服。

C1 adjective /ˈɡruːəlɪŋ/

grueling

艰苦的

Meaning

Extremely tiring and demanding.

Example

The athletes faced a grueling training session.

运动员面对着艰苦的训练课程。

C1 noun trænˈsɛndəns

transcendence

超越

Meaning

Existence or experience beyond the normal or physical level.

Example

The artist's work was a symbol of transcendence in creativity.

艺术家的作品是创造力中的超越的象征。

C1 adjective /ˈkɒn.ɪ.fər.əs/

coniferous

与针叶树有关

Meaning

Relating to cone-bearing trees that usually have needle-like leaves and remain green year-round.

Example

Pine trees are coniferous and grow in colder climates.

松树是针叶树，在寒冷的气候中生长。

C1 noun, adjective /dɪˈfiːtɪst/

defeatist

失败主义者

Meaning

A person who expects or is excessively ready to accept failure; showing a tendency to expect defeat.

Example

His defeatist attitude discouraged the rest of the team.

他的失败主义态度使队伍中的其他人感到灰心。

C1 verb /ˈpruːfˌriːd/

proofread

校对

Meaning

to read written material and mark any errors

Example

She proofread the report before submission.

她在提交前校对了报告。

C1 noun /pʌnˈdʒɑː.bi/

Punjabi

旁遮普

Meaning

a traditional long shirt worn in South Asia, typically loose-fitting

Example

He wore a white punjabi for the festival celebration.

他穿着白色的旁遮普参加节日庆典。

C1 noun /ˈlɪrɪk/

lyric

歌词

Meaning

the words of a song or a short poem that expresses personal feelings

Example

She memorized every lyric of her favorite song.

她记住了她最喜欢的歌曲的每一首歌词。

C1 noun /wɪsp/

wisp

一小束或一片

Meaning

A small thin or twisted bunch, piece, or amount of something.

Example

A wisp of smoke rose from the chimney.

一缕烟雾从烟囱升起。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈvɜːs/

Inverse

相反的；反向的

Meaning

opposite in order, nature, or effect; reversed

Example

There is an inverse relationship between price and demand.

价格和需求之间存在逆向关系。

C1 adjective /kəmˈpensətɔːri/

compensatory

赔偿性的

Meaning

serving to make up for a loss, damage, or injury

Example

The court awarded him compensatory damages.

法院判给他赔偿性赔偿金。

C1 adjective /ɪˈklɛktɪk/

eclectic

折衷的

Meaning

Selecting or deriving ideas, styles, or tastes from a broad and diverse range of sources.

Example

Her taste in music is eclectic, ranging from classical to hip-hop.

她的音乐口味是折衷的，从古典到嘻哈。

C1 noun /ˈhɒl.ə.kɔːst/

holocaust

大屠杀

Meaning

A large-scale destruction, especially by fire; historically, the genocide of Jews during World War II.

Example

Millions of people perished during the Holocaust.

在大屠杀期间，数百万人死亡。

C1 adjective /ˈsɛnʃuəl/

sensual

性感

Meaning

Relating to or involving gratification of the senses and physical pleasure.

Example

The painting had a sensual quality that captivated viewers.

这幅画有一种性感的质量，吸引了观众。

C1 noun /sɪˈsɛʃən/

secession

分裂

Meaning

The action of formally withdrawing from membership of a federation or body.

Example

The secession of the southern states led to the Civil War.

南方各州的分裂导致了内战。

C1 noun /flæt fɪʃ/

Flat fish

比目鱼

Meaning

a type of fish with a flattened body that lives on the sea floor

Example

Flat fish like sole and flounder are excellent for grilling.

像鳎鱼和比目鱼这样的平鱼非常适合烤制。

C1 noun ˈeʃ.ə.lɒn

echelon

级别，等级，阶层

Meaning

A level or rank in an organization, a profession, or society.

Example

He climbed to the upper echelon of the corporate world.

他爬升到了公司世界的最高层。

C1 verb /əˈpreɪz/

appraise

评估

Meaning

to evaluate the value, quality, or importance of something

Example

The jeweler appraised the diamond before buying it.

珠宝商在购买之前评估了钻石。

C1 noun /əˈstuːt.nəs/

astuteness

机智

Meaning

The ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.

Example

His astuteness helped in negotiations.

他的机智在谈判中起到了帮助作用。

C1 noun /ˈtɛknɪk/

technic

技巧

Meaning

A method, skill, or art in a particular field, especially in the arts or sciences.

Example

The artist’s technic in watercolor impressed the judges.

艺术家的水彩画技法给评委留下了深刻印象。

C1 noun /ˈɛksɜːrpt/

excerpt

摘录

Meaning

A short portion taken from a text, film, or piece of music.

Example

The teacher read an excerpt from the novel.

老师读了小说中的一段摘录。

C1 noun ɡrɪt

grit

毅力

Meaning

Long-term determination and perseverance in the face of hardship and challenges.

Example

His grit and hard work led him to success.

他的毅力和努力工作让他获得了成功。

C1 noun /naɪˈiːvteɪ/

naivete

Meaning

The quality of being naive; lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment.

Example

His naivete made him an easy target for manipulation.

C1 noun /oʊθ/

Oath

誓言

Meaning

a solemn promise or declaration; a sworn statement

Example

The doctor took an oath to help patients.

医生宣誓帮助病人。