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A2 noun /ˈspiːkər/

speaker

演讲者
Meaning
a person who speaks or talks, especially as an occupation
Example
The speaker delivered an inspiring speech at the conference.
演讲者在会议上发表了激动人心的演讲。
B1 noun ˌɪndɪˈpendəns

independence

独立
Meaning
The fact or state of being independent; freedom from outside control; not being subject to another's authority.
Example
Independence inspired the movement.
独立激发了运动。
C2 verb /ˈeksɔːrsaɪz/

exorcise

Meaning
To drive out an evil spirit or bad influence through rituals or prayers.
Example
The priest was called to exorcise the spirit from the house.
C1 adjective /əbˈsɛsɪv/

obsessive

强迫症的
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by an obsession; thinking about something too much.
Example
He has an obsessive interest in cleanliness.
他对清洁有强迫症的兴趣。
C1 noun /krɪˈden.ʃəl/

credential

资历, 证明文件
Meaning
a qualification, achievement, or aspect of a person's background used to indicate suitability for something
Example
She presented her credentials before starting the new job.
她在开始新工作之前展示了她的资历。
B2 noun /ˈspɒnsəʃɪp/

sponsorship

赞助
Meaning
the act of supporting an event, activity, person, or organization financially or through other resources
Example
The event was made possible due to the sponsorship of several big companies.
由于几家大公司的赞助，活动得以举行。
B2 noun /ˈnæʃənəl ˈænθəm/

national anthem

国歌
Meaning
an official patriotic song of a country, performed at national events and ceremonies
Example
The national anthem was played before the international match.
国际比赛前演奏了国歌。
B2 noun /kənˈsɛnt/

consent

同意
Meaning
permission for something to happen or agreement to do something
Example
She gave her consent before the operation.
她在手术前给了她的同意。
C1 noun /ˈɡoʊld.smɪθ/

Goldsmith

金匠
Meaning
a person who makes or repairs articles of gold
Example
The goldsmith crafted a beautiful wedding ring.
金匠制作了一枚美丽的婚戒。
C2 adjective /sɪˈdɪʃəs/

seditious

煽动叛乱的
Meaning
Encouraging rebellion against authority.
Example
The activist spread seditious pamphlets among the crowd.
活动家在群众中散发了煽动叛乱的传单。
C1 noun /ˈmɛm.breɪn/

membrane

膜
Meaning
A thin layer of tissue or material that covers, separates, or connects structures.
Example
The cell membrane controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell.
细胞膜控制物质进出细胞的运动。
C1 noun /ˈwɒndərlʌst/

wanderlust

旅行欲望
Meaning
A strong desire to travel and explore the world.
Example
Her wanderlust took her to every corner of the globe.
她的旅行欲望带她走遍了世界的每个角落。
C1 adjective /ˈɒptɪməm/

optimum

最优
Meaning
Most conducive to a favorable outcome; best.
Example
To achieve optimum results, we need to improve efficiency.
为了获得最佳结果，我们需要提高效率。
B2 verb /oʊˈmɪt/

omit

遗漏
Meaning
to leave out or exclude; to fail to include something
Example
Please don't omit any important details from your report.
请不要遗漏报告中的重要细节。
C2 noun /bɑːrd/

bard

诗人
Meaning
a poet, traditionally one reciting epics and associated with oral traditions
Example
Shakespeare is often called the Bard of Avon.
莎士比亚常被称为艾文的诗人。
C1 verb /ˈɒs.ɪ.leɪt/

oscillate

在两个点或状态之间来回摆动或移动
Meaning
To swing or move back and forth between two points or states
Example
The stock market tends to oscillate during uncertain times.
股市在不确定的时期往往会波动。
C1 verb /əˈmæs/

amass

积累
Meaning
to gather together or accumulate over a period of time
Example
He managed to amass a fortune through wise investments.
他通过明智的投资成功地积累了财富。
B2 adjective /ˈpɑːr.ʃəl/

Partial

部分的; 有偏见的;
Meaning
incomplete; showing bias or prejudice
Example
The judge gave a partial decision in favor of the defendant.
法官做出了部分有利于被告的决定。
B2 noun /flɔː/

flaw

缺陷
Meaning
a defect or imperfection in something
Example
The diamond had a small flaw that was barely visible.
钻石有一个几乎看不见的小缺陷。
B1 adverb /ˈɪnstəntli/

instantly

立刻
Meaning
immediately, without any delay
Example
He replied instantly to the message.
他立刻回复了消息。
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。
B2 noun /kəˈmɪʃənər/

commissioner

专员
Meaning
an official in charge of a particular department or area
Example
The police commissioner addressed the media about the incident.
警察专员向媒体介绍了事件。
C1 noun /ˌdʒʌkstəpəˈzɪʃən/

juxtaposition

并置
Meaning
The fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect.
Example
The juxtaposition of light and dark colors created a dramatic effect.
明亮与暗色的并置创造了戏剧性的效果。
A2 noun səkˈsɛs

success

成功
Meaning
The accomplishment of an aim or purpose; the attainment of popularity or profit
Example
Success requires focus and determination.
成功需要专注和决心。
C1 adverb /ˌðɛrəˈbaʊt/

thereabout

大约
Meaning
Approximately or around that place, amount, or time.
Example
The repairs will cost five hundred dollars or thereabout.
修理费用大约五百美元。
C2 adjective əˈsɪd.ju.əs

assiduous

勤奋或刻苦
Meaning
Showing great care and perseverance; diligent and hardworking.
Example
His assiduous efforts led to a successful career.
他的勤奋努力带来了成功的事业。
A2 noun /æd/

ad

广告
Meaning
a notice or announcement in a public medium promoting a product, service, or event
Example
The company released a new ad for their smartphone.
公司发布了他们智能手机的新广告。
B2 adjective /əˈbʌndənt/

abundant

丰富
Meaning
existing or available in large quantities; plentiful
Example
The garden was abundant with colorful flowers.
花园里有五彩缤纷的花朵。
C2 adjective /rɪˈflɛktɪbəl/

reflectible

可反射的
Meaning
capable of being reflected, as light or an image
Example
The surface of the lake is highly reflectible in the morning sun.
湖面的反射性在早晨的阳光下非常强。
C2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈfræntʃaɪz/

disenfranchise

剥夺权利
Meaning
To deprive someone of the right to vote or other rights.
Example
The new law could disenfranchise thousands of voters.
新法律可能会剥夺成千上万选民的投票权。
B1 noun /koʊm/

Comb

梳子
Meaning
a toothed device for arranging or cleaning the hair
Example
She used a comb to style her hair before the party.
她在派对前用梳子整理了她的头发。
A2 verb /ədˈmɪt/

admit

承认
Meaning
to confess to be true; to allow entrance; to accept as valid
Example
He had to admit his mistake to the teacher.
他不得不向老师承认自己的错误。
C1 adjective /ˈfɑːð.ər.ləs/

fatherless

没有父亲
Meaning
without a father
Example
The fatherless child relied on the support of his community.
这个没有父亲的孩子依赖于他社区的支持。
B1 noun /ˈleɪ.bər/

Labour

体力或脑力劳动
Meaning
work involving physical or mental effort; workers as a group
Example
The construction required months of hard labour to complete.
这项建设工程需要数月的辛勤劳动才能完成。
A2 noun /ˈreɪl.weɪ/

Railway

铁路
Meaning
a track made of steel rails along which trains run; a system of tracks with trains, stations, and other facilities
Example
The railway connects major cities across the country.
铁路连接全国主要城市。
C2 verb /ˈdiːɪfaɪ/

deify

神化
Meaning
to treat or worship someone or something as a god
Example
Some fans deify their favorite celebrities.
一些粉丝将他们的偶像神化。
B2 noun, verb /ˈædvɜːrt/

advert

Meaning
(noun) a notice or announcement in a public medium promoting a product, service, or event; (verb) to refer to something in speaking or writing
Example
The company placed an advert in the newspaper for the new position.
C2 noun /ˈfɔːrkɔːrt/

forecourt

前庭
Meaning
an open area in front of a large building, especially a petrol station or hotel
Example
The car was parked in the hotel forecourt.
车停在酒店的前庭里。
C2 noun /ˈfɔːrˌpiːk/

forepeak

船头舱
Meaning
The compartment in the forward part of a ship, often used for storage.
Example
The sailors stored extra ropes in the forepeak.
水手们将额外的绳索存放在船头舱里。
C1 noun /deɪˈtɒnt/

detente

缓和紧张关系
Meaning
the easing of strained relations, especially between countries
Example
The treaty helped bring about a détente between the two nations.
该条约有助于缓解两个国家之间的紧张关系。
C1 noun /ˈpɔːpər/

pauper

乞丐
Meaning
A very poor person.
Example
The pauper begged for food on the street corner.
乞丐在街角乞讨食物。
C1 noun, verb /ˈfɛrɪt/

ferret

雪貂, 坚持不懈地寻找或发现某物
Meaning
a small domesticated animal used for hunting; to search or uncover something persistently
Example
He ferreted out the hidden documents.
他发现了隐藏的文件。
A1 adjective /bɔːrd/

bored

无聊的
Meaning
feeling weary or uninterested because of lack of activity or excitement
Example
She felt bored during the long meeting.
她在漫长的会议中感到很无聊。
C2 noun /ˈmækɪntɒʃ/

mackintosh

防水雨衣
Meaning
a waterproof raincoat, originally made from rubberized fabric
Example
He wore a mackintosh to stay dry in the rain.
他穿了一件麦金托什雨衣以保持干燥。
C1 noun /ˈkaʊərdɪs/

cowardice

懦弱
Meaning
lack of courage; behavior showing fear
Example
His cowardice prevented him from speaking up.
他的懦弱让他无法发言。
C1 verb /ˌriːɪnˈsteɪt/

reinstate

恢复
Meaning
To restore someone or something to their former position or condition.
Example
The company decided to reinstate the suspended employee.
公司决定恢复被停职的员工。
A2 noun /vjuː/

View

视野; 观点; 意见
Meaning
the ability to see something; a particular way of considering or regarding something; an opinion
Example
The mountain view from our hotel room was breathtaking.
从我们酒店房间看出去的山景令人叹为观止。
A2 noun /bæˈleɪ/

ballet

芭蕾舞
Meaning
a highly stylized and artistic form of dance
Example
She has trained for years in classical ballet.
她已经训练多年了，专攻古典芭蕾舞。
C2 noun /ˌɑːrbəˈriːtəm/

arboretum

植物园
Meaning
a place where trees, shrubs, and plants are grown for scientific study or public display
Example
We visited the city’s arboretum to learn about exotic trees.
我们参观了城市的植物园，了解异国树木。
C1 noun /ˈziːnɪθ/

zenith

天顶
Meaning
The time at which something is most powerful or successful; the highest point.
Example
Her career reached its zenith in the late 1990s.
她的事业在1990年代末达到了天顶。
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。
C2 verb /ɪnˈtwaɪn/

entwine

缠绕
Meaning
to twist or wind together; to become closely connected or involved
Example
The vines entwine around the old fence.
藤蔓绕过老围栏。
C2 verb /dɪˈkænt/

decant

倒入
Meaning
To pour liquid gently from one container into another, especially without disturbing the sediment.
Example
She carefully decanted the wine into a clean glass.
她小心地将酒倒入干净的玻璃杯。
B2 noun /ˈleɪzər/

laser

激光
Meaning
a device that emits a concentrated beam of light
Example
The doctor used a laser to perform eye surgery.
医生使用激光进行眼部手术。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnfəˈlɪsɪtəs/

infelicitous

不合适的
Meaning
not suitable or well chosen; awkward or unfortunate
Example
His infelicitous remark ruined the atmosphere of the meeting.
他不合适的评论破坏了会议的氛围。
C1 noun /dɪˈluːʒən/

delusion

错觉
Meaning
A false belief or impression maintained despite being contradicted by reality.
Example
He lived under the delusion that he was invincible.
他生活在他自己是不可战胜的错觉中。
C1 noun /ˈwed.lɒk/

Wed lock

婚姻
Meaning
the state of being married; matrimony
Example
They have been happily united in wedlock for twenty years.
他们已经幸福地结婚二十年了。
A2 noun /tuːl/

tool

工具
Meaning
a device or implement used to carry out a particular function
Example
He used a hammer as a tool to fix the chair.
他用锤子作为工具来修理椅子。
C1 noun /ˈblɛm.ɪʃ/

blemish

瑕疵
Meaning
A small mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something.
Example
The mirror had a small blemish on the surface.
镜子表面有一个小瑕疵。
A2 noun /bænd/

band

乐队
Meaning
a group of musicians who play music together
Example
The band performed live at the concert.
乐队在音乐会上现场表演。
C1 noun /ˈbæləd/

ballad

叙事歌曲
Meaning
a narrative song or poem, often sentimental or romantic
Example
The singer performed a moving ballad about lost love.
歌手演唱了一首感人的失恋歌曲。
C2 noun /ˌrɛtroʊˈɡrɛʃən/

retrogression

倒退
Meaning
a return to a worse or less developed state
Example
The country experienced economic retrogression after the crisis.
该国在危机后经历了经济倒退。
C2 adjective /ˈpjuːtətɪv/

putative

假定的
Meaning
commonly accepted or supposed; generally regarded as such
Example
He is the putative father of the child.
他是孩子的假定父亲。
B2 noun /ˈsliːpər/

sleeper

睡觉的人；意外成功的事物
Meaning
a person or thing that sleeps; something that unexpectedly succeeds
Example
The movie turned out to be a real sleeper hit.
这部电影竟然成为了意外的成功。
B2 verb /ˈmɑːdərət/

moderate

调解
Meaning
to make less extreme or intense; to control or preside over
Example
She moderated the heated debate between the candidates.
她主持了候选人之间的激烈辩论。
B1 noun /ˈproʊˌfaɪl/

profile

个人资料
Meaning
a description or representation of someone or something; an outline
Example
He updated his profile on the company website.
他更新了公司网站上的个人资料。
C1 noun /ˈkwɔːrəm/

quorum

法定人数
Meaning
The minimum number of members needed to conduct official business in a meeting.
Example
The board meeting was postponed because there was no quorum.
由于没有法定人数，董事会会议被推迟了。
C2 noun /ˈmeɪleɪ/

melee

混乱的打斗
Meaning
A noisy, confused fight or crowd situation.
Example
A melee broke out during the football match.
在足球比赛中爆发了一场混乱的打斗。
C2 noun /ˈɪntəˌkrɒpɪŋ/

intercropping

间作农业
Meaning
The agricultural practice of cultivating two or more crops simultaneously in the same field to maximize land use efficiency and improve soil health.
Example
Intercropping can help improve soil fertility and pest control.
间作农业有助于改善土壤肥力和害虫控制。
B2 verb /smæʃ/

smash

打破
Meaning
to break something into pieces violently
Example
She smashed the glass in frustration.
她因沮喪而摔碎了玻璃。
B2 adverb /ˈaʊtraɪt/

Outright

直接; 完全; 毫不保留
Meaning
completely; directly; without reservation or concealment
Example
She rejected the proposal outright.
她直接拒绝了那个提案。
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。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈkluːsɪv/

inconclusive

不确定的
Meaning
Not leading to a definite result or decision.
Example
The investigation remained inconclusive due to a lack of evidence.
由于缺乏证据，调查仍然是没有结果的。
A2 adverb /bɪˈjɒnd/

Beyond

超越; 超出设定的界限;
Meaning
further away than; exceeding; more than
Example
The mountains stretched beyond the horizon.
山脉延伸到地平线之外。
A2 noun /ˈtæksi/

taxi

出租车
Meaning
A car licensed to transport passengers in exchange for payment of a fare.
Example
We hailed a taxi to get to the airport.
我们叫了一辆出租车去机场。
A2 noun /tʃeɪn/

chain

Meaning
a connected series of metal rings used for fastening or securing things; a series of connected events or businesses
Example
He wore a gold chain around his neck.
A1 noun /ˈiːv.nɪŋ/

evening

晚上
Meaning
the part of the day between afternoon and night
Example
We went for a walk in the cool evening.
我们在凉爽的晚上去散步。
C1 noun /ɡeɪdʒ/

Gauge

量规
Meaning
an instrument for measuring the magnitude, amount, or contents of something
Example
The pressure gauge showed the tank was full.
压力表显示坦克已满。
C2 adjective /ˈdɛndrɔɪd/

dendroid

树状的
Meaning
tree-shaped or branching like a tree
Example
The coral has a dendroid structure.
珊瑚有一个树状结构。
B2 noun /ˈhaɪdrədʒən/

hydrogen

氢气
Meaning
a colorless, odorless, highly flammable gas that is the lightest and most abundant chemical element in the universe
Example
Hydrogen is used as a clean fuel in many energy systems.
氢气在许多能源系统中作为清洁燃料使用。
B1 noun /bɑːn/

barn

谷仓
Meaning
a large building used for storing grain or housing farm animals
Example
The farmer keeps his cows in the barn.
农民把他的牛放在谷仓里。
C2 noun /sælv/

salve

药膏
Meaning
An ointment used to promote healing of the skin or as protection.
Example
She applied a salve to the burn on her hand.
她在手上的烧伤处涂抹了药膏。
C1 adjective /ˈfiːbl/

feeble

虚弱, 软弱
Meaning
lacking physical strength or vigor; weak
Example
After the illness, she felt too feeble to stand.
生病后，她感到太虚弱无法站立。
A2 adjective /ˈriː.sənt/

Recent

最近的; 新的; 当前的;
Meaning
happening not long ago; new; current;
Example
The recent changes in weather patterns concern scientists.
最近天气模式的变化让科学家感到担忧。
A2 noun /ˈriːdɪŋ/

reading

阅读
Meaning
the action or skill of reading
Example
Reading is one of my favorite hobbies.
阅读是我最喜欢的爱好之一。
C1 noun /əˈbreɪʒən/

abrasion

由于摩擦而导致的皮肤或表面的擦伤或磨损
Meaning
a scrape or wearing away of the skin or surface due to friction
Example
He suffered a minor abrasion on his knee after falling.
他在摔倒后膝盖上受了一个轻微的擦伤。
C2 adjective /əˈluːsɪv/

allusive

含蓄的
Meaning
Making indirect references or hints; suggestive without being explicit.
Example
The novel is full of allusive passages that point to classical literature.
这本小说充满了含蓄的段落，指向经典文学。
C2 adjective /ˈvɒkətɪv/

vocative

呼格
Meaning
relating to a case in grammar used for directly addressing someone
Example
In Latin, the vocative case is used when directly calling someone by name.
在拉丁语中，呼格用来直接用名字呼唤某人。
B1 verb /ʌnˈræp/

unwrap

拆开
Meaning
remove wrapping or covering from something; reveal something gradually or clearly
Example
She carefully unwrapped the gift with excitement.
她兴奋地小心拆开了礼物。
B1 noun /rɪˈkʌvəri/

recovery

恢复
Meaning
the process of recovering or returning to a normal state
Example
The patient is in recovery after the surgery.
患者在手术后正在恢复中。
C1 verb /hjuːˈmɪlieɪt/

humiliate

侮辱
Meaning
to make someone feel ashamed or foolish by injuring their dignity
Example
He was humiliated by his public failure.
他因公共失败而感到羞辱。
C1 noun /ɡəˈrɪlə/

guerrilla

Meaning
a member of a small independent group taking part in irregular fighting, typically against larger forces
Example
The guerrilla fighters used ambushes to attack enemy positions.
C1 adjective /ɪˈkwɛstriən/

equestrian

骑术的
Meaning
Relating to horse riding or horseback riders.
Example
She won several equestrian competitions.
她赢得了几场马术比赛。
C2 noun /reɪθ/

wraith

幽灵
Meaning
A ghost or ghostlike image of someone, especially seen shortly before or after their death.
Example
A wraith appeared in the fog near the old castle.
在旧城堡附近的雾中出现了一个幽灵。
A1 verb /spik/

speak

说
Meaning
to say words; to communicate verbally
Example
She can speak three languages fluently.
她能流利地说三种语言。
C2 adjective ˌɪm.pəˈtɜː.bə.bəl

imperturbable

沉着冷静
Meaning
Unable to be upset or excited; not easily disturbed.
Example
His imperturbable nature made him a great leader.
他沉着冷静的性格使他成为了一个伟大的领导者。
B2 verb /wiːv/

weave

编织
Meaning
to make cloth by interlacing threads; to move in and out
Example
She learned to weave beautiful carpets.
她学会了编织美丽的地毯。
C2 noun /əˈluː.vi.əm/

alluvium

冲积土
Meaning
Fertile soil deposited by flowing water, especially in riverbanks.
Example
The alluvium in riverbanks is highly fertile for agriculture.
河岸上的冲积土对农业非常肥沃。
C1 noun /ˈædɪdʒ/

adage

格言
Meaning
a short, well-known saying that expresses a general truth or piece of advice
Example
The old adage says that honesty is the best policy.
古老的格言说，诚实是最好的政策。
C2 noun /ˈæstər/

Aster

紫菀花
Meaning
a flowering plant with daisy-like flowers that typically bloom in fall
Example
The purple asters bloomed beautifully in the autumn garden.
紫色的紫菀花在秋天的花园里美丽地盛开。
B2 noun /fɛər/

fare

车费
Meaning
the money paid for a journey on public transport; also food or treatment provided
Example
The bus fare to the city center is five dollars.
到市中心的公交车费是五美元。
C1 adjective /ˈmɑːr.dʒɪ.nəl/

Marginal

边际的; 微小的; 轻微的
Meaning
relating to or situated at the edge; minimal; slight
Example
The marginal improvement in sales was barely noticeable.
销售的边际改善几乎没有被注意到。
B2 noun ˈlænd.mɑːk

landmark

地标
Meaning
An object or feature of a landscape or town that is easily seen and recognized from a distance; an important stage or turning point.
Example
The space restaurant is a landmark in innovation.
太空餐厅是创新中的一个地标。
C2 noun /dɪˌlɪniˈeɪʃən/

delineation

界定
Meaning
the precise description, drawing, or outlining of something
Example
The artist’s delineation of the landscape was remarkably accurate.
艺术家对风景的界定非常准确。
C2 noun /ˈsɛkstənt/

sextant

六分仪
Meaning
a navigational instrument with a graduated arc of 60°, used to measure the angle between a celestial object and the horizon
Example
Using a sextant, the navigator fixed the ship’s position at noon.
使用六分仪，导航员在中午确定了船的位置。
C2 noun /dʒuːt/

jute

黄麻
Meaning
a long, soft, shiny plant fiber used to make rope, bags, sacks, and coarse cloth
Example
Jute is widely used to make eco-friendly bags and ropes.
黄麻常用于制作环保袋。
C1 noun /kəʊˈhiːʒən/

cohesion

凝聚力
Meaning
The action or fact of forming a united whole.
Example
The team showed excellent cohesion throughout the project.
团队在整个项目中展现出了卓越的凝聚力。
C1 noun æmˈbɪvələns

ambivalence

矛盾心态
Meaning
Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something; uncertainty or confusion.
Example
She felt ambivalence about taking the job offer.
她在接受工作邀请时感到矛盾心态。
C1 noun /kənˈtɪn.ju.əns/

continuance

持续性
Meaning
the state of continuing or being prolonged; persistence
Example
The continuance of the project depended on securing additional funding.
项目的持续性依赖于确保额外的资金。
C2 noun /dɜːrdʒ/

dirge

挽歌
Meaning
A mournful song, piece of music, or poem expressing grief, often for the dead.
Example
The choir sang a solemn dirge at the funeral.
合唱团在葬礼上唱了一首庄严的挽歌。
C1 adjective /ˈæʃən/

ashen

苍白的
Meaning
Very pale in appearance, often due to shock, fear, or illness.
Example
His face turned ashen when he heard the terrible news.
当他听到可怕的消息时，他的脸变得苍白。
B1 adjective /rɪˈdɪk.jə.ləs/

Ridiculous

荒谬的; 可笑的; 愚蠢的
Meaning
extremely silly or unreasonable; deserving or causing laughter
Example
The idea of building a house without tools is ridiculous.
没有工具建房子的想法是荒谬的。
A2 noun /ˌʌndərˈstændɪŋ/

understanding

理解
Meaning
the ability to grasp the meaning, significance, or nature of something
Example
Her understanding of the issue was impressive.
她对这个问题的理解令人印象深刻。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈvɛntɪv/

inventive

富有创意的
Meaning
Having the ability to create or design new things or to think originally.
Example
The inventor was known for his inventive solutions to everyday problems.
发明家以其富有创意的解决方案而闻名。
B2 noun /ˈʃɔːr.tɪdʒ/

Shortage

短缺
Meaning
a lack or deficiency of something that is needed or expected
Example
There is a severe water shortage in the region.
该地区严重缺水。
C2 noun /əˈbaɪdəns/

abidance

遵守
Meaning
the act of following, accepting, or complying with something
Example
Her abidance by the rules impressed the committee.
她遵守规则给委员会留下了深刻印象。
B1 verb /baʊns/

bounce

反弹
Meaning
to spring back after hitting something; to rebound.
Example
The ball bounced off the wall and hit the window.
球投在墙上反弹，然后打到窗户。
C2 adjective /laɪˈsɛnʃəs/

licentious

放荡不羁
Meaning
Lacking moral restraint; disregarding accepted rules of conduct.
Example
The novel was criticized for its licentious themes.
这部小说因其放荡不羁的主题而受到批评。
B2 adjective /ˈnuːkliər/

nuclear

核能
Meaning
relating to the nucleus of an atom or to nuclear energy
Example
The country is developing nuclear energy.
该国正在开发核能。
C2 noun /ˈsækrɪsti/

sacristy

圣器室
Meaning
a room in a church where sacred vessels and vestments are kept
Example
The priest entered the sacristy before the mass began.
神父在弥撒开始前进入了圣器室。
C1 adjective /ˈskrʌmpʃəs/

scrumptious

美味的
Meaning
extremely tasty or delicious
Example
She baked a scrumptious chocolate cake for the party.
她为派对烤了一个美味的巧克力蛋糕。