C2 noun /ˈspɛndˌθrɪft/

spendthrift

挥霍者

Meaning

A person who spends money extravagantly or wastefully.

Example

The young prince was known as a spendthrift, wasting his fortune on lavish parties.

年轻的王子被称为挥霍者，浪费他的钱财在奢华的派对上。

C2 adjective /ˈfʊl.dʒənt/

fulgent

闪耀

Meaning

Shining brightly; dazzling.

Example

The fulgent stars lit up the night sky.

闪耀的星星照亮了夜空。

B1 adjective /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/

associated

关联的

Meaning

connected or related to something or someone

Example

She is closely associated with environmental movements.

她与环保运动密切相关。

C2 noun /ˈdɛsɪkənt/

desiccant

干燥剂

Meaning

a substance that absorbs moisture and keeps things dry

Example

Silica gel packets are commonly used as a desiccant in packaging.

硅胶包通常作为干燥剂用于包装中。

A2 noun /ˈpoʊɪtri/

poetry

诗歌

Meaning

a literary form that uses rhythmic and metaphorical language to express emotions or ideas

Example

She loves reading poetry in her free time.

她喜欢在空闲时间阅读诗歌。

C1 noun /ˈiːɡoʊɪst/

egoist

利己主义者

Meaning

A person who is excessively concerned with themselves; someone who believes in or practices egoism.

Example

She avoided him because he was a selfish egoist.

她避开他，因为他是一个自私的利己主义者。

C2 adjective /ˈmiːli ˌmaʊðd/

mealy-mouthed

虚伪的

Meaning

Unwilling to speak directly and honestly; insincere or evasive in speech.

Example

The manager gave a mealy-mouthed excuse instead of admitting the mistake.

经理给出了一个虚伪的借口，而不是承认错误。

C1 noun /əˈsɛnʃən/

ascension

上升

Meaning

The act of rising or going up, often to an important position or a higher place.

Example

His rapid ascension in the company surprised everyone.

他在公司的迅速上升让每个人都感到惊讶。

B1 noun /ˈæbsəns/

Absence

缺席

Meaning

the state of being away from a place or person; lack or non-existence

Example

His absence from the meeting was noticed by everyone.

他缺席的会议被大家注意到了。

C2 verb /ˌmɪsˈleɪ/

mislay

暂时丢失

Meaning

to lose something temporarily by putting it in the wrong place

Example

I must have mislaid my keys somewhere in the house.

我一定把我的钥匙暂时丢失在屋子里某个地方。

B1 noun /ˈseɪ.ɪŋ/

Saying

谚语

Meaning

a well-known phrase that expresses something true about life; a proverb

Example

There's an old saying that practice makes perfect.

有一句老话说，实践出真知。

C2 noun /ˈaɪ.sɔːr/

Eyesore

令人不悦的视觉效果; 恶心的景象

Meaning

something that is very ugly and unpleasant to look at

Example

The abandoned building has become an eyesore in the neighborhood.

废弃的建筑已成为社区中的眼中钉。

C1 verb /proʊˈtrækt/

protract

延长

Meaning

To prolong or extend in time or duration.

Example

Negotiations were protracted for several months.

谈判持续了几个月。

B2 verb /ˈsɪmpəθaɪz/

sympathize

同情

Meaning

to feel sorry for someone; to understand and share someone's feelings

Example

I sympathize with your loss.

我同情你的失去。

A2 noun /ˈkændi/

candy

糖果

Meaning

a sweet food made with sugar or chocolate, often in small pieces

Example

The children were excited to get candy on Halloween.

孩子们在万圣节兴奋地收到糖果。

C2 noun /pɪˈdɒl.ə.dʒi/

pedology

土壤学

Meaning

The study of soils in their natural environment.

Example

Pedology helps scientists understand soil fertility.

土壤学帮助科学家理解土壤的肥力。

C1 adjective /məˈlaɪn/

Malign

有害的；诽谤的

Meaning

evil in nature or effect; harmful; slanderous

Example

He spread malign rumors about his colleague.

他传播了关于他同事的有害谣言。

B2 noun /kəʊˌɔːdɪˈneɪʃən/

coordination

协调

Meaning

the process of organizing different elements to work together effectively

Example

The coordination between the teams was flawless.

团队之间的协调无可挑剔。

A1 noun /kiː/

Key

钥匙

Meaning

a small piece of shaped metal used to operate a lock; something that provides a means of access

Example

She lost her house key and couldn't get inside until the locksmith arrived.

她丢失了她的房子钥匙，直到锁匠到来之前无法进入。

B2 noun ˌɔː.təˈmeɪ.ʃən

automation

自动化

Meaning

Replacing manual work with machines or software.

Example

Automation increases efficiency and reduces errors in production.

自动化提高了生产效率，并减少了生产中的错误。

C1 noun /ˈdɪŋɡi/

dinghy

小艇

Meaning

a small boat, often carried or towed by a larger vessel, used for short trips or as a lifeboat

Example

They rowed the dinghy back to the yacht.

他们划着小艇回到游艇。

C1 adjective /ˌɪnədˈvɜːrtənt/

inadvertent

无意的, 非故意的

Meaning

Not resulting from or achieved through deliberate planning; unintentional.

Example

Her inadvertent mistake caused a delay in the project.

她的无意错误导致了项目的延迟。

B1 noun /tʃɑːrt/

chart

图表

Meaning

a sheet of information in the form of a table, graph, or diagram

Example

The teacher used a chart to explain the statistics.

老师用图表来解释统计数据。

B2 noun /dɪˈkeɪ/

Decay

腐烂; 分解; 衰退

Meaning

the process of rotting or decomposing; gradual decline or deterioration

Example

The old building showed signs of decay after years of neglect.

这座老建筑在多年疏忽后显示出腐烂的迹象。

C1 adjective /ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtrɪk/

asymmetric

不对称的

Meaning

Not having equal or corresponding parts; lacking symmetry.

Example

The design of the building is asymmetric and unusual.

这座建筑的设计是不对称的且不寻常。

C1 noun ˈsɒl.vən.si

solvency

拥有超过负债的资产; 偿还债务的能力

Meaning

The possession of assets in excess of liabilities; ability to pay debts.

Example

The company's solvency improved after restructuring.

公司在重组后偿付能力得到了改善。

C1 noun /ˈʌndərˌteɪkər/

undertaker

殡葬员

Meaning

A person whose job is to prepare the dead for burial and arrange funerals.

Example

The undertaker prepared the body for the funeral service.

殡葬员为葬礼服务准备了尸体。

B2 adjective /ˈkɒmɪkəl/

comical

滑稽

Meaning

Funny in a strange or silly way; amusing.

Example

His comical expressions made everyone laugh.

他滑稽的表情让所有人都笑了。

C1 noun səbˈsɪs.təns

subsistence

生计

Meaning

The action or fact of maintaining or supporting oneself at a minimum level.

Example

Many farmers depend on subsistence agriculture.

许多农民依靠自给农业谋生。

C1 noun /məˈdɜːrnəti/

modernity

现代性

Meaning

The quality or condition of being modern; up-to-date ideas, practices, or style.

Example

The city’s architecture reflects both tradition and modernity.

这座城市的建筑反映了传统与现代性的结合。

B2 noun /ˈdɪpləmæt/

diplomat

外交官

Meaning

An official representing a country abroad; a person skilled in dealing with people tactfully.

Example

The diplomat negotiated a peace agreement.

外交官谈判了一个和平协议。

B1 adjective /ˈblʌdi/

bloody

血腥

Meaning

covered in, involving, or containing blood; also used informally for emphasis in British English.

Example

The soldier returned from battle with a bloody arm.

士兵带着血腥的手臂从战斗中归来。

A2 verb /weɪst/

waste

浪费

Meaning

To use or spend carelessly, extravagantly, or to no purpose.

Example

Social media often leads to wasting valuable time.

社交媒体常常导致浪费宝贵的时间。

A2 noun ˌpɒpjuˈleɪʃən

population

人口

Meaning

All the inhabitants of a particular place; the number of people living in a country or region.

Example

The population supported autonomy.

人口支持自治。

A2 noun /ˈpæs.ən.dʒər/

Passenger

乘客

Meaning

A person who travels in a vehicle but is not driving it

Example

The bus can carry thirty passengers.

公交车可以载三十名乘客。

B1 noun dɛt

debt

债务

Meaning

A sum of money that is owed or due.

Example

High levels of debt can lead to a financial crisis.

高债务水平可能导致金融危机。

B1 noun ˈtʊə.rɪ.zəm

tourism

旅游

Meaning

The commercial organization and operation of vacations and visits to places of interest.

Example

Tourism drives economic growth in many countries.

旅游促进了许多国家的经济增长。

C1 adjective /ˈkɒn.keɪv/

concave

凹形

Meaning

curved inward like the inside of a bowl

Example

The mirror had a concave surface that magnified her reflection.

镜子有一个凹形表面，放大了她的倒影。

C2 noun /ˈmɪn.i.ən/

minion

爪牙

Meaning

A follower or underling of a powerful person, especially a servile one.

Example

The dictator was surrounded by loyal minions who carried out his orders.

独裁者被忠诚的爪牙包围，他们执行他的命令。

B1 noun /ˈdʒuː.əl/

Jewel

宝石; 珍贵的石头; 装饰品

Meaning

a precious stone, typically a single crystal or piece of a hard lustrous or translucent mineral; a valuable ornament

Example

The crown was adorned with precious jewels from around the world.

王冠上装饰着来自世界各地的珍贵珠宝。

C2 noun /ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪks/

metaphysics

形而上学

Meaning

The branch of philosophy that deals with the fundamental nature of reality, existence, and the relationship between mind and matter.

Example

She studied metaphysics to understand the principles of existence beyond physical science.

她学习形而上学，以理解超越物理科学的存在原理。

A1 noun /ˈles.ən/

Lesson

课

Meaning

a period of learning or teaching; an experience that teaches you something

Example

Today's math lesson was about fractions.

今天的数学课是关于分数的。

B2 noun ˈkɔːʃən

caution

小心

Meaning

Care taken to avoid danger or mistakes; a warning or piece of advice.

Example

Researchers issued a caution regarding unsustainable fishing.

研究人员就不可持续的捕鱼行为发出了警告。

B1 noun /ˈnaɪt.meər/

Nightmare

噩梦

Meaning

a frightening or unpleasant dream; a very unpleasant experience

Example

The exam was a complete nightmare for unprepared students.

考试对未准备的学生来说是一场彻底的噩梦。

B2 noun /ˈkɒpə/

copper

铜

Meaning

a reddish-brown metal used for electrical wiring, coins, and more

Example

Copper is a good conductor of electricity.

铜是良好的电力导体。

C2 verb /breɪ/

bray

驴叫

Meaning

To make a loud, harsh sound like a donkey.

Example

The donkey began to bray loudly in the field.

驴子在田地里开始大声叫。

C1 verb ɪˈluːd

elude

逃避

Meaning

Evade or escape from, typically in a skillful or cunning way; avoid being caught.

Example

The thief managed to elude the police.

小偷成功逃脱了警察。

C1 adjective /ˌhɪpəˈkrɪtɪkəl/

Hypocritical

虚伪的

Meaning

behaving in a way that contradicts one's stated beliefs or values

Example

It's hypocritical to preach honesty while lying yourself.

在讲诚实的同时撒谎是虚伪的。

B2 adjective /ˈprɛdʒədɪst/

prejudiced

偏见的

Meaning

having or showing a dislike or bias against a person or group without proper reason

Example

He was prejudiced against people from other regions.

他对来自其他地区的人有偏见。

B1 noun fʌnd

fund

基金

Meaning

A sum of money saved or made available for a particular purpose.

Example

The government allocated a fund for disaster relief.

政府为灾难救援设立了一个基金。

C2 verb /ˌdɪskəmˈbɑːbjuleɪt/

discombobulate

困惑

Meaning

to confuse or disconcert; to upset the normal order

Example

The sudden question seemed to discombobulate him.

突如其来的问题似乎让他感到困惑。

B2 noun rɪˈzentmənt

resentment

怨恨

Meaning

Bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly.

Example

Resentment grew among the students.

学生们之间的怨恨加剧了。

C1 noun /ˈskwɒlər/

squalor

贫困

Meaning

the state of being extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially due to poverty or neglect

Example

They lived in squalor without basic facilities.

他们在没有基本设施的贫困中生活。

A2 verb /pɒp/

pop

爆炸

Meaning

to make a short, sharp sound, or to burst or break with such a sound

Example

The balloon popped when I accidentally pricked it with a pin.

气球爆裂了，当我不小心用针戳它时。

C1 adjective /ˈfruːt.ləs/

Fruitless

徒劳的; 无用的; 无效的;

Meaning

unsuccessful; futile; pointless;

Example

After hours of searching, their efforts proved fruitless.

经过数小时的搜索，他们的努力证明是徒劳的。

B2 noun /dɪsˈkloʊʒər/

disclosure

披露

Meaning

the action of making something known or public

Example

The disclosure of the company's financial status was delayed.

公司财务状况的披露被延迟了。

B2 noun ˈfreɪm.wɜːks

frameworks

框架

Meaning

A basic structure underlying a system, concept, or text; an essential supporting structure.

Example

Frameworks define the basis of systems.

框架定义了系统的基础。

C1 noun /slɪt/

Slit

裂缝

Meaning

a long narrow opening or cut

Example

There was a small slit in the fabric.

布料上有一个小裂缝。

Meaning

conforming to traditional beliefs or practices

Example

He comes from a very orthodox family.

B2 noun /kæf/

Calf

小牛

Meaning

a young cow or bull; young of various large mammals

Example

The calf stayed close to its mother.

小牛靠近它的母亲。

C2 verb /ˈɪntərˌdɪkt/

interdict

禁止

Meaning

to prohibit or forbid something by authoritative order, often by law or decree

Example

The court moved to interdict the sale of the illegal goods.

法院决定禁止销售非法商品。

B1 verb /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt/

disappoint

失望

Meaning

to fail to fulfill the hopes or expectations of someone; to make someone feel sad or displeased

Example

I hope I won't disappoint you with my performance.

我希望我的表现不会让你失望。

B1 adverb /səkˈsɛsfəli/

successfully

成功地

Meaning

in a way that achieves a desired result

Example

She passed the exam successfully after weeks of studying.

她经过数周的学习后成功通过了考试。

C1 noun /ˌtæm.bəˈriːn/

Tambourine

铃鼓

Meaning

a small drum with metal discs around the edge that jingle when shaken or hit

Example

She shook the tambourine to the rhythm of the music.

她随着音乐的节奏摇晃着坦布林。

C1 noun /ˈpoʊtənsi/

potency

效能

Meaning

The power or ability of something to affect or influence; strength or effectiveness.

Example

The potency of the new medicine amazed the doctors.

新药的效能令医生们惊讶。

B2 adjective /veɪɡ/

Vague

模糊; 不确定

Meaning

unclear or uncertain in meaning; not clearly expressed

Example

His explanation was too vague for me to understand.

他的解释太模糊，我无法理解。

B2 verb, noun /ʃeɪv/

shave

刮胡子

Meaning

To remove hair from the body, typically using a razor; the act of removing hair

Example

He likes to shave every morning before work.

他喜欢每天上班前刮胡子。

B2 noun /ˈdiː.lɪŋ/

Dealing

交易; 对待; 事务处理

Meaning

business transactions; the way of treating people or handling situations

Example

His fair dealing with customers earned him an excellent reputation.

他与客户的公平交易为他赢得了极好的声誉。

B1 verb /ˈrɛdʒɪstər/

register

注册

Meaning

To enter or record officially on a list or in a book.

Example

You must register for the conference before the deadline.

您必须在截止日期前为会议注册。

A2 noun /ˈfəʊtəɡrɑːf/

photograph

照片

Meaning

a picture made using a camera

Example

She took a photograph of the sunset.

她拍了一张日落的照片。

C2 verb /rɪˈɡeɪl/

regale

娱乐

Meaning

To entertain or amuse someone with stories, food, or drink.

Example

He regaled us with stories of his travels around the world.

他用他的旅行故事来娱乐我们。

C1 adjective /ˈpɔːltri/

paltry

微不足道, 微小

Meaning

small or meager; lacking in value or importance

Example

They offered him a paltry sum for his work.

他们为他的工作提供了微不足道的报酬。

B2 noun /djʊˈreɪʃən/

duration

持续时间

Meaning

the length of time that something continues

Example

The meeting lasted for the duration of two hours.

会议持续了两个小时。

B2 adjective /əˈpiː.lɪŋ/

Appealing

吸引人的; 有趣的; 令人愉快的

Meaning

attractive; interesting; pleasing

Example

The colorful garden looks very appealing to visitors.

五颜六色的花园对游客非常吸引人。

C1 noun /ɪˈrɛlɪvənsi/

irrelevancy

无关性

Meaning

the state of being unrelated or unimportant to the matter at hand

Example

The judge dismissed the argument because of its irrelevancy to the case.

法官因该论点与案件无关而将其驳回。

C1 noun /ˈnɛkˌlaɪn/

neckline

领口

Meaning

the edge of a garment around the neck, especially as cut to form a particular shape

Example

The dress has a beautiful V-shaped neckline.

这件裙子有一个漂亮的V形领口。

B2 adjective /ˈklʌm.zi/

clumsy

笨拙的

Meaning

awkward in movement or lacking skill

Example

He is so clumsy that he drops things all the time.

他这么笨，总是把东西掉下来。

C1 adjective,noun /kənˈtɪn.dʒənt/

contingent

取决于 / 队伍

Meaning

dependent on something else; a group of people representing an organization

Example

Attendance is contingent on prior registration. / A contingent of students attended the conference.

出席取决于事先注册。 / 一个学生代表团参加了会议。

A2 noun /ˈbenɪfɪt/

Benefit

好处; 利益; 益处

Meaning

an advantage or profit gained from something; a helpful or good effect

Example

Exercise has many health benefits for your body.

运动对你的身体有许多健康益处。

C1 adjective draʊt rɪˈzɪs.tənt

drought-resistant

抗旱

Meaning

Able to survive and grow despite limited water availability or drought conditions.

Example

Drought-resistant crops can survive in arid conditions.

抗旱作物可以在干旱条件下生存。

A1 noun /ɪɡˈzɑːm.pəl/

example

例子

Meaning

a thing or person regarded as a model to be followed or avoided

Example

He is a good example of a hardworking student.

他是一个勤奋学生的好例子。

B2 noun /prækˈtɪʃ.ən.ər/

practitioner

从业者

Meaning

a person actively engaged in a profession, especially medicine or law

Example

She is a skilled medical practitioner.

她是一位合格的医学从业者。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈduː/

Undue

过度的; 不适当的; 超过必要或适当的

Meaning

excessive; inappropriate; more than is necessary or proper

Example

The teacher complained about undue pressure from parents.

老师抱怨家长施加的过度压力。

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。

B1 noun/verb /ˈhʌntɪŋ/

hunting

狩猎

Meaning

the activity of chasing and killing wild animals

Example

Hunting is strictly regulated in many countries.

狩猎在许多国家受到严格监管。

C1 adjective /ˈdɑːsəl/ or /ˈdəʊsaɪl/

docile

顺从的

Meaning

easily managed, taught, or controlled; submissive

Example

The docile puppy quickly learned new tricks.

顺从的小狗很快学会了新把戏。

B2 adjective /ˈdʒʌm.boʊ/

Jumbo

极其大; 巨大

Meaning

exceptionally large; enormous; gigantic

Example

The jumbo jet was delayed at the airport.

巨型喷气机在机场延误。

B2 adjective /ˈʌpˌraɪt/

Upright

诚实且道德正确；垂直或挺立的姿势

Meaning

honest and morally correct; vertical or erect in position

Example

She is known for being an upright and honest businesswoman.

她以诚实和正直的商业女性而闻名。

B1 noun /hjuːˈmænɪti/

humanity

人性

Meaning

the quality of being human; kindness or compassion towards others; all human beings collectively

Example

Kindness is one of the greatest expressions of humanity.

善良是人性最伟大的表现之一。

C2 noun, verb /əˈfrʌnt/

affront

侮辱

Meaning

An action or remark that causes outrage or offense.

Example

He took her criticism as a personal affront.

他把她的批评当作个人的侮辱。

A2 noun /piːs/

peace

和平

Meaning

a state of tranquility or quiet, freedom from disturbance

Example

They hope for peace in the region.

他们希望在该地区实现和平。

C1 adjective /ˈkɒnvɛks/

convex

凸的，向外弯曲的

Meaning

curved or rounded outward

Example

The lens has a convex shape to focus light.

该镜片具有凸形状以聚焦光线。

A1 noun /ˈfɑːðər/

father

幸福

Meaning

A male parent of a child.

Example

His father taught him how to ride a bicycle.

她无法隐藏收到奖项时的快乐。

A2 noun /seɪl/

sale

促销

Meaning

the exchange of a commodity for money; the action of selling something

Example

The store is having a sale on winter clothing.

商店正在进行冬季衣物的促销。

B1 noun ˈreɪn.fɒr.ɪst

rainforest

热带雨林

Meaning

A luxuriant, dense forest rich in biodiversity, found typically in tropical areas with consistently heavy rainfall.

Example

The Amazon rainforest is home to millions of species.

亚马逊热带雨林是数百万种物种的家园。

A1 verb /liːv/

leave

离开

Meaning

to go away from; to depart or exit

Example

The train leaves at 6 PM.

火车在下午6点离开。

B2 noun /ˈfʌndˌreɪzɪŋ/

fundraising

筹款活动

Meaning

the process of collecting money for a cause or project

Example

The organization is organizing a fundraising event.

该组织正在组织一个筹款活动。

C2 verb /ˈɡʌzəl/

guzzle

贪婪地喝

Meaning

to drink greedily or excessively

Example

He guzzled three cans of soda in a few minutes.

他在几分钟内喝掉了三罐苏打水。

B2 noun /ˈprɛmɪs/

premise

前提 / 建筑物

Meaning

a statement or idea on which reasoning or an argument is based; also a building or property

Example

His argument was based on a false premise.

他的论点是建立在一个错误的前提上的。

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。

A2 noun ˈfriː.dəm

freedom

自由

Meaning

The power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint.

Example

Freedom empowers self-expression.

自由促进自我表达。

C1 verb /ɪˈnjuːməˌreɪt/

enumerate

列举

Meaning

to mention things one by one; to list or count

Example

She enumerated the reasons for her decision.

她列举了做出决定的理由。

B1 verb /riˈækt/

react

反应

Meaning

to respond or behave in a particular way to something

Example

She reacted angrily when she heard the news.

她听到这个消息后愤怒地做出了反应。

B2 noun /ˈdʒɜːrnəlɪzəm/

journalism

新闻学

Meaning

the activity or profession of collecting, writing, and publishing news and articles for newspapers, magazines, or broadcast media

Example

He studied journalism to become a news reporter.

他学习新闻学成为新闻记者。

C1 noun /ˈpæs.ɪ.fɪst/

pacifist

和平主义者

Meaning

a person who believes in peace and opposes war or violence

Example

She is a committed pacifist who campaigns against armed conflict.

她是一个坚定的和平主义者，致力于反对武装冲突。

B1 noun /ˈθɪr.i/

Theory

理论

Meaning

a supposition or system of ideas intended to explain something

Example

Einstein's theory of relativity revolutionized physics.

爱因斯坦的相对论理论彻底改变了物理学。

C2 noun /ˈpɑːrləns/

parlance

行话

Meaning

a particular way of speaking or using words, common to a group

Example

In legal parlance, the term has a different meaning.

在法律行话中，这个术语有不同的含义。

B2 adverb /ˈmɒdərətli/

moderately

适度地

Meaning

to a reasonable extent, not excessively

Example

She exercises moderately to stay healthy.

她适度地锻炼以保持健康。

C1 noun/verb /freɪ/

fray

争斗, 磨损

Meaning

As a noun, a fight or heated dispute; as a verb, to unravel or wear out through friction.

Example

He tried to stay calm, but his nerves began to fray during the argument.

他试图保持冷静，但在争论中他的神经开始磨损。

A1 adjective /taɪəd/

Tired

疲倦

Meaning

feeling exhausted; in need of sleep or rest

Example

I am too tired to continue working.

我太累了，不能继续工作。

B2 noun /ˈfæntəsi/

fantasy

幻想

Meaning

a creation of the imagination, especially something improbable or impossible

Example

She has a vivid fantasy about traveling to space.

她有一个关于太空旅行的生动幻想。

B1 noun /ˈkɒnflɪkt/

conflict

冲突

Meaning

A serious disagreement or argument, often a prolonged one.

Example

The two countries are trying to resolve the conflict through negotiations.

这两个国家正在通过谈判解决冲突。

C2 noun /ˈræbəl/

Rabble

乌合之众

Meaning

a disorderly crowd; the common people regarded as socially inferior

Example

The politician dismissed the protesters as mere rabble.

政治家将抗议者视为仅仅是乌合之众。

B2 verb /ˈstʌmbəl/

stumble

绊倒

Meaning

to trip or lose balance while walking or running; to make a mistake or falter

Example

He stumbled on the uneven pavement.

他在人行道上绊倒了。

B2 noun/verb /preɪ/

prey

Meaning

an animal hunted by another for food; to hunt and feed on

Example

Lions prey on zebras in the wild.

B2 noun /ˈtes.tɪ.moʊ.ni/

Testimony

证词; 证据

Meaning

a formal written or spoken statement given in a court of law; evidence or proof

Example

The witness gave compelling testimony during the trial.

证人在审判过程中提供了令人信服的证词。