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B2 noun /spɑːrk/

Spark

火花
Meaning
a small fiery particle thrown off from a fire; a flash of light; something that triggers or initiates
Example
A spark from the campfire ignited the dry leaves.
篝火中的一颗火花点燃了干叶。
C1 noun /ʃæˈtoʊ/

chateau

法国庄园
Meaning
a large French country house or castle
Example
They stayed in a beautiful chateau in France.
他们住在法国的一座美丽的城堡里。
C2 noun /ˈeɪ.viˌɛr.i/

aviary

鸟舍
Meaning
a large enclosure for keeping birds
Example
The zoo built a new aviary for exotic parrots.
动物园为外来鹦鹉建了一个新的鸟舍。
C1 noun /mɪˈtrɒp.ə.lɪs/

Metropolis

大都市
Meaning
A very large city, especially the main city of a country or region
Example
New York is a bustling metropolis with millions of residents.
纽约是一个繁忙的大都市，拥有数百万居民。
C1 noun /ˈdʒuː.və.naɪl/

Juvenile

青少年; 未成年
Meaning
a young person below the age of adult criminal responsibility; relating to young people
Example
The juvenile court handles cases involving young offenders under eighteen.
少年法庭处理涉及十八岁以下青少年犯罪者的案件。
B2 adjective /ˈplɛʒərəbl/

pleasurable

令人愉快的, 令人高兴的
Meaning
giving pleasure or enjoyment
Example
Reading a good book is a pleasurable activity.
读一本好书是一项令人愉快的活动。
C1 verb/noun /snɑːrl/

snarl

咆哮，堵塞
Meaning
to growl aggressively with bared teeth; a tangle or mess
Example
The dog snarled at the stranger near the gate.
狗对门口的陌生人咆哮。
B2 verb /ʌnˈkʌvə(r)/

uncover

揭示
Meaning
to reveal something that was hidden or secret
Example
The investigation uncovered new evidence.
调查揭示了新的证据。
C2 adjective /ˈɛnərˌveɪtɪd/

enervated

精疲力尽
Meaning
Lacking energy, vitality, or strength; weakened or exhausted.
Example
After the long meeting, she felt completely enervated.
在长时间的会议后，她感到完全精疲力尽。
C2 verb /dʒaɪb/

gibe

嘲笑
Meaning
To make insulting or mocking remarks; to taunt.
Example
The fans gibed at the losing team.
粉丝们嘲笑失败的队伍。
B2 adjective /ɪˈrɛləvənt/

Irrelevant

不相关的
Meaning
not connected with or relevant to something; having no bearing on the matter
Example
Your past mistakes are irrelevant to this discussion.
你过去的错误与这个讨论无关。
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。
B2 noun /ˈreɪ.zɪnz/

Raisins

葡萄干
Meaning
dried grapes, often used in cooking and baking
Example
She added raisins to the oatmeal cookies for extra sweetness.
她在燕麦饼干中加入了葡萄干，以增加甜味。
C2 adjective /pjuːˈtrɛsənt/

putrescent

腐烂的
Meaning
undergoing the process of decay; rotting
Example
The putrescent odor made everyone leave the room.
腐烂的气味让所有人都离开了房间。
C1 noun /ˈbaɪoʊˌsfɪr/

Biosphere

生物圈
Meaning
the regions of the surface and atmosphere of the earth occupied by living organisms
Example
Climate change is affecting the entire biosphere.
气候变化正在影响整个生物圈。
B2 noun ˈoʊzoʊn dɪˈpliʃən

ozone depletion

臭氧消耗
Meaning
The reduction in the amount of ozone in the Earth's stratosphere, leading to increased UV radiation.
Example
Ozone depletion increases UV radiation.
臭氧消耗增加了紫外线辐射。
C2 adjective /ˌoʊpəˈlɛsənt/

opalescent

欧泊色的
Meaning
showing or reflecting a milky, iridescent light like an opal
Example
The opalescent sky glowed with shades of pink and blue.
欧泊色的天空闪烁着粉色和蓝色的色调。
A2 noun /ˈjuːnɪt/

unit

单元
Meaning
an individual thing or person regarded as a single and complete entity
Example
Each unit in the production line is carefully tested.
生产线上的每个单元都经过仔细测试。
C1 adjective /prɪˈpɒstərəs/

preposterous

荒谬的, 可笑的
Meaning
completely ridiculous or absurd; contrary to reason or common sense
Example
The idea that pigs could fly is preposterous.
认为猪能飞的想法是荒谬的。
B2 noun /ɪɡˈzɔːstʃən/

exhaustion

疲劳
Meaning
A state of extreme physical or mental fatigue.
Example
Chronic exhaustion can lead to burnout and decreased productivity.
长期的疲劳可能会导致倦怠和生产力下降。
C1 noun /ˌriː.dɪs.trɪˈbjuː.ʃən/

redistribution

重分配
Meaning
The sharing of wealth or resources more equally among society.
Example
The government introduced a redistribution policy to reduce inequality.
政府出台了重分配政策，以减少不平等。
C1 adjective ɛnˈdɛm.ɪk

endemic

地方性
Meaning
Native and restricted to a certain place.
Example
The Bengal tiger is endemic to the Indian subcontinent.
孟加拉虎是印度次大陆的地方性物种。
A1 noun /noʊz/

nose

鼻子
Meaning
the part of the face that contains the nostrils and is used for breathing and smelling
Example
He has a sharp nose and can smell things from far away.
他有一只尖锐的鼻子，可以从远处闻到东西。
A2 noun /per/

pair

一对
Meaning
two things of the same kind that are used together
Example
She wore a matching pair of shoes.
她穿了一双匹配的鞋子。
B2 adjective /ˈkɔːstli/

costly

昂贵
Meaning
expensive or causing a lot of money, time, or effort
Example
Their mistake proved to be very costly for the company.
他们的错误证明对公司来说是非常昂贵的。
C2 noun /ˌɔːrdɪˈneɪʃən/

ordination

任职
Meaning
The ceremony of conferring holy orders or official religious authority.
Example
The church held a special service for the ordination of new priests.
教堂为新神父举行了一个特别的服务，进行圣职任命。
C2 verb /ˈfɒn.dəl/

fondle

抚摸
Meaning
To stroke or caress lovingly or gently.
Example
She fondled the kitten gently in her lap.
她轻柔地抚摸着她膝盖上的小猫。
C2 noun /ˌmɪsæprɪˈhɛnʃən/

misapprehension

误解
Meaning
a mistaken belief or misunderstanding
Example
There is a common misapprehension about the causes of the disease.
关于疾病原因存在常见的误解。
B2 noun /ɡʌm/

Gum

牙龈; 粘稠物质
Meaning
the firm flesh that surrounds the roots of the teeth; a viscous secretion
Example
The dentist checked her gum for any signs of disease.
牙医检查了她的牙龈，寻找是否有疾病迹象。
A1 noun /ˈfriː taɪm/

free time

空闲时间
Meaning
time when a person is not working or occupied and can do activities they enjoy
Example
She likes to read books in her free time.
她喜欢在空闲时间读书。
B1 adjective /ˈæŋk.ʃəs/

Anxious

焦虑的; 担心的
Meaning
feeling worried or nervous; eager with concern
Example
She felt anxious about her upcoming job interview.
她因即将到来的面试而感到焦虑。
C1 noun /ˌʌnriˈælɪti/

unreality

非现实
Meaning
the state or quality of being unreal; lack of reality or truth
Example
The dreamlike setting gave the story a sense of unreality.
这种梦幻的场景让故事充满了非现实感。
C2 adjective /flɛgˈmæt.ɪk/

phlegmatic

冷静的
Meaning
having an unemotional and stolidly calm disposition
Example
Despite the chaos, he remained phlegmatic and composed.
尽管混乱，他依然保持冷静和平静。
B2 noun /ˈaʊtlʊk/

outlook

前景, 预测
Meaning
a person's general attitude or view; a forecast or prospect
Example
The economic outlook for the year is positive.
今年的经济前景是积极的。
C1 noun /nɒb/

Knob

门或抽屉上的圆形把手; 机器上的小圆形开关
Meaning
a rounded handle on a door or drawer; a small rounded switch on a machine
Example
He turned the brass knob to open the old wooden door.
他转动铜制的门把手，打开了那扇旧木门。
A2 noun tuːlz

Tools

工具
Meaning
A device or implement used to carry out a particular function.
Example
You can use online tools like FamilySearch to create a family tree.
您可以使用像FamilySearch这样的在线工具来创建家谱树。
B2 adjective /ˈfræʤaɪl/

fragile

脆弱
Meaning
Easily broken or damaged; delicate.
Example
Be careful with that vase, it's very fragile.
小心那个花瓶，它很脆弱。
B2 noun/verb /eɪp/

ape

一种类似猴子的大家伙 / 模仿
Meaning
a large primate similar to a monkey but without a tail; as a verb, to imitate or mimic
Example
Children often ape the behavior of adults.
孩子们经常模仿大人的行为。
B2 noun /ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/

allocation

分配
Meaning
The action or process of distributing resources or duties for a particular purpose.
Example
Budget allocation for education must be increased.
教育预算的分配必须增加。
C2 noun /əˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

annunciation

宣布，好消息
Meaning
The announcement of something; in Christianity, the announcement by the angel Gabriel to Mary that she would conceive Jesus.
Example
The church celebrated the Feast of the Annunciation with a special service.
教堂通过特别的服务庆祝了报喜节。
B2 noun /ˈtɛmpoʊ/

tempo

节奏, 速度
Meaning
The speed or pace at which a piece of music or activity is performed.
Example
The band played the song at a faster tempo than usual.
乐队以比平常更快的节奏演奏了这首歌。
B2 verb, noun, adjective /streɪ/

stray

迷路
Meaning
to move away from the correct path or go off course; a person or animal that has wandered off; something that is not where it belongs
Example
The dog strayed from the yard and got lost.
那只狗离开了院子，迷路了。
B1 verb /skrætʃ/

scratch

幸福
Meaning
to rub a surface or skin with something sharp or rough, often to relieve itching
Example
The cat scratched the door to be let in.
当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
A2 noun /spiːtʃ/

Speech

演讲; 演说;
Meaning
formal address or discourse delivered to an audience; the expression of thoughts in spoken words
Example
The president gave an inspiring speech to the nation.
总统向国家发表了鼓舞人心的演讲。
C1 adjective /ˈlɑːpˌsaɪdɪd/

lopsided

倾斜的，不平衡的
Meaning
with one side lower, larger, or different from the other; uneven or imbalanced
Example
The cake looked lopsided after being decorated in a hurry.
蛋糕看起来不平衡，因为急忙装饰。
C1 verb /fɔːrˈtɛl/

foretell

预言
Meaning
to predict or announce something before it happens
Example
The old man claimed he could foretell the future.
那位老人声称他能够预言未来。
C1 noun /ˈlaɪm.laɪt/

Limelight

公众关注的焦点；通过加热石灰圆筒产生的明亮光
Meaning
the focus of public attention; a bright light produced by heating a cylinder of lime
Example
The celebrity enjoyed being in the limelight.
明星享受站在聚光灯下。
C2 noun /ˌɪnsjəˈlærəti/

insularity

岛屿性
Meaning
The state of being isolated or narrow-minded.
Example
The insularity of the group prevented them from accepting new ideas.
该小组的岛屿性使他们无法接受新的想法。
C2 adjective ˈtɛnsaɪl

tensile

可伸缩的
Meaning
Relating to tension; capable of being stretched.
Example
The tensile strength of the material is crucial for the construction project.
材料的抗拉强度对建筑项目至关重要。
C2 noun /ˈdɛswɪˌtuːd/

desuetude

废弃
Meaning
a state of disuse or inactivity
Example
The old law has fallen into desuetude.
旧法律已经废弃。
C2 adjective ˌnjʊə.rəʊ.prəˈtek.tɪv

neuroprotective

神经保护
Meaning
Having the ability to protect nerve cells from damage, degeneration, or impaired function.
Example
Omega-3 fatty acids have neuroprotective benefits.
欧米伽-3脂肪酸具有神经保护作用。
B1 noun /ɪkˈsten.ʃən/

Extension

延长; 扩展
Meaning
the action of extending something; additional time or space
Example
The professor granted an extension for the assignment deadline.
教授为作业截止日期延长了时间。
C2 noun /ˌænɪmædˈvɜːʒən/

animadversion

批评
Meaning
Strong criticism or censure.
Example
The policy attracted severe animadversion from the public.
该政策遭到公众的严厉批评。
B2 noun /pərˈfek.ʃən/

Perfection

完美
Meaning
the state of being complete and without flaws; the highest degree of excellence
Example
The artist spent years trying to achieve perfection in his paintings.
艺术家花了多年时间，试图在他的画作中实现完美。
C2 adjective /əˈrækjələr/

oracular

神谕的
Meaning
Resembling an oracle; giving wise, mysterious, or prophetic statements
Example
Her oracular words left the audience deep in thought.
她的神谕般的话让观众陷入了深思。
B1 noun /beɪkt miːt/

Baked meat

烤肉
Meaning
meat that has been cooked in an oven using dry heat
Example
The baked meat was tender and flavorful.
烤肉嫩滑且味道鲜美。
C1 noun kənˈsjuː.mə.rɪ.zəm

consumerism

消费主义
Meaning
The tendency to increase consumption of goods and the importance given to consuming products.
Example
Modern consumerism leads to increased demand for luxury goods.
现代消费主义导致对奢侈品的需求增加。
A2 noun /ˈdaɪəri/

diary

日记
Meaning
a book in which one keeps a daily record of events and experiences
Example
She wrote about her day in her diary before going to bed.
她在睡觉前在日记中写下了她的一天。
A1 pronoun /ðeɪ/

they

他们
Meaning
used to refer to people or things previously mentioned or easily identified
Example
They are going to the park.
他们去公园。
A1 noun /ˈpɑːti/

party

聚会
Meaning
a social gathering of people, typically for entertainment
Example
We had a great time at the birthday party.
我们在生日聚会上度过了美好的时光。
A2 adverb /ˈbædli/

badly

糟糕
Meaning
in a way that is not good; poorly or severely
Example
He performed badly in the exam.
他在考试中表现得很差。
B2 verb, noun /stæb/

stab

刺伤
Meaning
to pierce or wound with a pointed weapon or object
Example
He was stabbed in the back during the altercation.
他在争执中背部被刺伤。
A2 noun /ˈprɒd.ʌkt/

Product

产品
Meaning
something that is manufactured or produced; the result of a process
Example
The company launched a new product in the market.
公司在市场上推出了一款新产品。
A1 pronoun/noun /lɒts/

lots

很多
Meaning
A large number or amount of something.
Example
She has lots of friends in the city.
她在城市里有很多朋友。
B1 noun /kɪˈlɒmɪtər/ or /ˈkɪləˌmiːtər/

kilometer

千米
Meaning
a unit of length equal to 1,000 meters
Example
The village is about five kilometers away from the town.
这个村庄离城镇大约五千米远。
B1 noun /rɪˈsep.ʃən/

Reception

接待; 欢迎; 活动;
Meaning
the action of receiving something or someone; a formal social occasion held to welcome someone
Example
The wedding reception was held at a beautiful hotel.
婚礼接待在一家漂亮的酒店举行。
C1 noun ˈɛf.lu.ənt

effluent

废水或污染的液体
Meaning
Liquid waste or sewage discharged into a river or the sea.
Example
Factory effluent contaminates nearby rivers and lakes.
工厂废水污染附近的河流和湖泊。
C2 verb /ɪnˈsaɪfər/

encipher

将消息转换为代码或密码
Meaning
to convert a message into code or cipher
Example
The agent enciphered the secret message before sending it.
特工在发送消息之前将其加密。
C2 noun /ˈhæknɪ/

hackney

出租马, 陈腐
Meaning
a horse kept for ordinary riding or hire; also used for something overused or trite
Example
The old hackney was still pulling the carriage.
那匹旧出租马仍然拉着马车。
C2 noun /ɡəˈruːlɪti/

garrulity

多话
Meaning
Excessive talkativeness, especially about trivial matters.
Example
His garrulity made it hard to focus during the meeting.
他的喋喋不休使得在会议中集中精力变得困难。
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。
B1 adverb /ˈpɜːfɪktli/

perfectly

Meaning
in a perfect manner; without flaws
Example
She performed the task perfectly.
C1 noun /ˈblɪs.tər/

Blister

水泡
Meaning
a small bubble on the skin filled with serum and caused by friction, burning, or other damage
Example
The new shoes gave her a painful blister on her heel.
新鞋子在她的脚后跟上造成了一个痛苦的水泡。
C2 noun /ˈflæɡ ˌɒfɪsər/

flag-officer

旗官
Meaning
a senior naval officer entitled to fly a flag to mark the command
Example
The flag-officer reviewed the fleet before the ceremony.
旗官在仪式前检查了舰队。
A2 verb /kəmˈpliːt/

complete

完成
Meaning
to finish making or doing something; to bring something to an end
Example
She managed to complete the project on time.
她按时完成了这个项目。
A1 noun /ˈmʌn.deɪ/

monday

星期一
Meaning
the first day of the working week following Sunday
Example
I start my new job on Monday.
我星期一开始新工作。
B2 noun /ˌkɒmplɪˈkeɪʃən/

complication

并发症
Meaning
A problem or difficulty that makes a situation harder to deal with.
Example
His illness led to serious complications after surgery.
他的病情在手术后导致了严重的并发症。
B1 noun /ˈpɛnəlti/

penalty

罚款
Meaning
A punishment imposed for breaking a law, rule, or contract.
Example
He had to pay a heavy penalty for breaking the traffic rules.
因为违反交通规则，他必须支付一笔重罚。
C2 noun /ˈdʒaɪər/

gyre

旋涡, 圆形海洋表面水流
Meaning
A circular or spiral motion or form, especially a giant circular oceanic surface current.
Example
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is trapped in a gyre.
太平洋垃圾带被困在旋涡中。
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。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈfekʃəs/

infectious

传染性的; 有感染力的
Meaning
capable of causing infection or disease; spreading easily from one person to another; able to spread feelings or attitudes such as enthusiasm
Example
Her infectious laughter made everyone in the room smile.
她富有感染力的笑声让大家都笑了。
C1 noun /pəˈræl.ə.sɪs/

Paralysis

瘫痪
Meaning
the loss of the ability to move part or all of the body; complete inability to act or function
Example
The accident left him with paralysis in his legs.
事故使他双腿瘫痪。
B2 adjective /ˈpæsɪv/

passive

被动; (语法) 被动语态
Meaning
not actively responding or participating; in grammar, denoting the voice in which the subject undergoes the action
Example
Instead of taking charge, he remained passive during the meeting.
他在会议中没有采取主导，而是保持被动。
C1 noun ˌoʊ.vɚˈɡreɪ.zɪŋ

overgrazing

过度放牧
Meaning
The practice of allowing livestock to graze to the point of damaging vegetation.
Example
Overgrazing leads to soil erosion and loss of biodiversity.
过度放牧导致土壤侵蚀和生物多样性的丧失。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈiːkwəl/

Unequal

不平等; 不公正;
Meaning
not the same in quantity, size, or value; not fair or just
Example
The distribution of wealth is unequal in many countries.
财富的分配在许多国家是不平等的。
A1 noun /ruːm/

room

房间
Meaning
A space within a building enclosed by walls, floor, and ceiling
Example
She decorated her room with bright colors.
她用明亮的颜色装饰了她的房间。
C1 noun /prəˈpɛlər/

propeller

螺旋桨
Meaning
A mechanical device with blades that rotates to drive a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle forward.
Example
The airplane’s propeller cut through the air with great speed.
飞机的螺旋桨以极快的速度切割空气。
B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.nər/

liner

Meaning
A large ship used for transporting people or goods regularly, or a material used as a lining inside something.
Example
The luxury liner docked at the port yesterday.
C2 verb /ɪˈluːmɪn/

illumine

照亮
Meaning
to light up or make clear
Example
The rising sun illumined the mountain peaks.
初升的太阳照亮了山峰。
B2 noun /ˈnek.taɪ/

Necktie

领带
Meaning
a strip of cloth worn around the neck under a shirt collar and tied in front
Example
He adjusted his necktie before the important meeting.
他在重要会议前调整了他的领带。
B2 verb ˈɛkəʊd

echoed

回响
Meaning
To repeat or resound; to be reminiscent of something.
Example
The words of gratitude echoed in his heart.
感恩的言辞在他心中回响。
B1 noun /swet/

Sweat

汗水
Meaning
moisture exuded through the pores of the skin, typically as a reaction to heat, physical exertion, fever, or fear
Example
After running for an hour, he was covered in sweat.
跑了一小时后，他浑身是汗。
B2 noun ˈlɛvərɪdʒ

leverage

杠杆作用
Meaning
The use of borrowed capital or resources to increase the potential return of an investment; using something to maximum advantage.
Example
Leverage amplifies your efforts and scales your work.
杠杆作用放大了你的努力，提升了你的工作规模。
A2 noun /dʌk/

Duck

鸭子
Meaning
a waterbird with webbed feet and a broad flat bill
Example
The duck swam gracefully across the lake.
那只鸭子优雅地游过湖面。
C1 adverb /ˈleŋθ.waɪz/

Lengthwise

沿长度方向; 沿最长的维度
Meaning
in the direction of the length; along the longest dimension
Example
Fold the paper lengthwise to make it easier to carry.
沿着长度将纸张对折，这样便于携带。
A2 noun /frɪdʒ/

fridge

冰箱
Meaning
a household appliance used to keep food and drinks cold to preserve freshness
Example
I put the milk back in the fridge after breakfast.
早餐后我把牛奶放进了冰箱。
C2 verb /ɪˈvɪns/

evince

展示
Meaning
to show or demonstrate clearly
Example
She evinced her interest in the project through active participation.
她通过积极参与展示了对该项目的兴趣。
A1 noun /nɔːrθ/

north

北方
Meaning
the direction toward the top of a map or the opposite of south
Example
We traveled north to reach the mountains.
我们向北旅行，以到达山脉。
C1 noun dɪˈtɜː.mɪ.nənt

determinant

决定性因素
Meaning
A factor that decisively affects the nature or outcome of something.
Example
Education is a key determinant of success.
教育是成功的一个关键决定性因素。
C2 noun /ˈiːdʒɪs/

aegis

保护
Meaning
The protection, backing, or support of a particular person or organization.
Example
The project was carried out under the aegis of the United Nations.
该项目在联合国的庇护下进行。
C1 noun /ˈwɪmzi/

whimsy

异想天开
Meaning
playful or fanciful behavior or humor
Example
Her stories were full of whimsy and imagination.
她的故事充满了异想天开和想象力。
B2 verb, noun /ɡrɪn/

grin

露出牙齿笑，通常是开心的笑
Meaning
to smile broadly, often showing teeth
Example
She grinned happily at the good news.
她高兴地露出牙齿笑着听到好消息。
B1 verb /dɪˈklaɪn/

decline

下降
Meaning
To become smaller, fewer, or less; to decrease gradually.
Example
The unemployment rate continues to decline.
失业率继续下降。
A2 adjective /ˈstuː.pɪd/

Stupid

愚蠢的; 笨的; 傻的
Meaning
lacking intelligence or common sense; foolish
Example
It was stupid of me to forget my umbrella on a rainy day.
在一个下雨的日子里，我忘记带伞真是愚蠢。
A2 noun /θiːf/

Thief

小偷
Meaning
a person who steals things from others
Example
The thief was caught stealing from the jewelry store.
小偷在珠宝店偷东西时被抓住了。
B2 noun /ˈdʒoʊ.kər/

Joker

小丑
Meaning
a playing card with a picture of a jester, used as a wild card; a person who is fond of joking
Example
He used the joker card to complete his winning hand in the poker game.
他用小丑牌来完成他在扑克游戏中的赢牌。
C2 verb /məˈlɪŋɡər/

malinger

装病
Meaning
to exaggerate or fake illness in order to escape duty or work
Example
He tried to malinger to avoid going to school.
他试图装病以逃避上学。
C1 adjective /pərˈsweɪdəbl̩/

persuadable

容易说服的
Meaning
capable of being convinced or influenced to do something
Example
She was easily persuadable when it came to trying new foods.
她在尝试新食物时很容易被说服。
C2 verb /dʌn/

dun

催讨债务
Meaning
to demand payment of a debt persistently
Example
The landlord dunned the tenant for unpaid rent.
房东一再催促租客支付未付款项。
C1 noun /veɪl/

vale

山谷
Meaning
A valley, often used in a poetic or literary sense.
Example
The village lay hidden in a quiet green vale.
村庄隐藏在一个宁静的绿色山谷中。
B2 noun /ˈflɒrɪst/

florist

花店老板
Meaning
A person who sells and arranges flowers.
Example
We bought a bouquet from the local florist.
我们在当地的花店买了一个花束。
C1 verb /əˈseɪl/

assail

攻击
Meaning
to attack violently, either physically or with words
Example
The politician was assailed with difficult questions.
政治家遭遇了困难的问题。
C1 noun /ʃəˈreɪd/

charade

假面舞会, 模仿游戏
Meaning
an absurd pretense or act intended to deceive; also a word-guessing game
Example
The trial was nothing more than a political charade.
这个审判不过是一个政治上的假面舞会。
C2 noun /traɪˈʌmvɪrət/

triumvirate

三头政治
Meaning
A political regime ruled or dominated by three powerful individuals.
Example
The Roman Republic was once governed by a triumvirate.
罗马共和国曾一度由三头政治治理。
C2 adjective /ˈʌndjʊleɪtɪŋ/

undulating

波动的
Meaning
Having a smoothly rising and falling form or motion like waves.
Example
We drove through undulating hills.
我们驱车穿过起伏的山丘。
C1 adjective /kənˈspɪkjuəs/

conspicuous

显眼的
Meaning
Easily noticeable; attracting attention due to being unusual or prominent.
Example
Her red dress made her conspicuous at the party.
她的红色裙子使她在派对上显眼。
C2 noun /rɪˈfɛkʃən/

refection

餐点 / 进餐
Meaning
a meal or the act of taking food and drink
Example
The monks gathered for their evening refection.
僧侣们聚集在一起，享用晚餐。
C2 verb /rɪˈvaɪl/

revile

谴责
Meaning
to criticize in an abusive or angrily insulting manner
Example
The politician was reviled by the public for his corruption.
政治家因腐败而被公众谴责。
C1 adjective /klænˈdɛstaɪn/

clandestine

Meaning
kept secret or done secretly, especially for illicit purposes
Example
They held a clandestine meeting late at night.
C1 adverb /ˈmerɪli/

Merrily

快乐地
Meaning
in a cheerful and joyful manner
Example
The children played merrily in the garden.
孩子们在花园里快乐地玩耍。
C2 noun /ˈæpədʒiː/

apogee

顶点
Meaning
the highest or most distant point; the climax or peak of something
Example
The empire reached its apogee during the 18th century.
帝国在18世纪达到了它的顶点。