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C2 adjective /spɪk/

Spick

极其干净整洁；完美无瑕
Meaning
extremely clean and neat; immaculate
Example
The house was spick and span after the cleaning.
清洁后，房子变得一尘不染，整洁如新。
B2 verb /əˈrɪdʒɪneɪt/

originate

起源
Meaning
to come into existence; to begin; to create or produce
Example
The tradition originated in ancient times.
这个传统起源于古代。
C1 verb /fɔrˈstɔl/

forestall

提前预防
Meaning
to prevent by acting in advance; to anticipate and counter
Example
They forestalled the crisis by taking immediate action.
他们通过立即行动避免了危机。
B2 adjective /ˈlɪt.ər.ət/

Literate

文盲; 有教育的; 受过良好教育的
Meaning
able to read and write; educated; well-educated
Example
She is a very literate person who reads extensively.
她是一个非常有文化的人，广泛阅读。
C1 adjective /əˈwɒʃ/

awash

淹没
Meaning
covered or flooded with water or something in large quantities
Example
The market was awash with cheap imported goods.
市场被廉价的进口商品淹没。
B2 noun /ˈpɪs.təl/

Pistol

手枪
Meaning
a small gun that can be held and fired with one hand
Example
The officer drew his pistol from the holster.
警察从枪套中拔出了手枪。
B2 adverb /ˈtʃiːfli/

chiefly

主要
Meaning
mainly; primarily
Example
The festival is celebrated chiefly by young people.
这个节日主要由年轻人庆祝。
C2 adjective /ˈleɪ.baɪl/ or /ˈlæb.aɪl/

labile

不稳定的
Meaning
easily altered or unstable; prone to change
Example
Her mood was so labile that it changed several times in an hour.
她的情绪如此不稳定，在一小时内改变了几次。
C2 noun /ˈɛərəˌstæt/

aerostat

气球艇
Meaning
A lighter-than-air craft, such as a balloon, that is lifted by gas.
Example
The military used an aerostat for surveillance over the border.
军方使用了气球艇进行边境监视。
B1 noun /ˈen.trəns/

Entrance

入口
Meaning
an opening that allows access to a place; the action of entering
Example
The main entrance to the building was decorated with beautiful flowers.
大楼的主入口装饰着美丽的花朵。
C1 noun /ˌmælnuːˈtrɪʃən/

Malnutrition

营养不良; 缺乏营养
Meaning
Lack of proper nutrition; poor nourishment
Example
Malnutrition among children is a serious public health concern.
儿童营养不良是一个严重的公共卫生问题。
C2 noun /ˈnʌnəri/

nunnery

修道院
Meaning
A convent or building where nuns live and work.
Example
She decided to join the nunnery to devote her life to spiritual practice.
她决定加入修道院，献身于精神实践。
B1 noun /'pʌmp.kɪn/

Pumpkin

南瓜
Meaning
a large round orange fruit with thick skin and edible flesh
Example
We carved a jack-o'-lantern from a big pumpkin.
我们从一个大南瓜里雕刻了一个南瓜灯。
C1 adjective /ˈviːnəs/

venous

静脉的
Meaning
relating to the veins that carry blood to the heart
Example
The doctor examined the patient’s venous circulation.
医生检查了病人的静脉循环。
C2 noun /ˈkɒksweɪn/

coxswain

舵手
Meaning
the person in charge of navigating and steering a boat, especially a racing or small boat
Example
The coxswain shouted instructions to the rowing team.
舵手向划船队发出了指令。
C2 adjective /rɪˈmɪs/

remiss

疏忽
Meaning
Negligent in performing a duty or responsibility.
Example
The manager was remiss in not checking the financial reports carefully.
经理在没有仔细检查财务报告时疏忽了。
B2 noun /ɪmˈpaʊə.mənt/

empowerment

赋权
Meaning
Authority or power given to someone to do something.
Example
Empowerment initiatives enhance confidence.
赋权举措提升信心。
C1 noun /ˌsɪmbɪˈəʊsɪs/

symbiosis

共生关系
Meaning
A mutually beneficial relationship between different people or groups.
Example
The symbiosis between the two companies led to mutual growth.
两家公司之间的共生关系导致了共同的增长。
C2 noun /ˈdʒaɪrəˌskoʊp/

gyroscope

Meaning
A device consisting of a wheel or disk mounted so it can spin rapidly and maintain orientation, used for navigation and balance.
Example
The airplane's navigation system relies on a gyroscope for stability.
A2 noun /ˈdʌst.bɪn/

Dustbin

垃圾桶
Meaning
a container for holding waste or garbage before disposal
Example
Please throw the paper into the dustbin after use.
请在使用后将纸张丢进垃圾桶。
C2 adjective /ˌæd.vɛnˈtɪʃ.əs/

adventitious

偶然的
Meaning
Happening by chance or accident, not planned.
Example
His success was partly due to adventitious circumstances.
他的成功部分归因于偶然的情况。
C2 noun /ˈmɒnəkl/

monocle

Meaning
A single round lens for one eye, used to correct or enhance vision.
Example
The old gentleman wore a monocle at formal events.
C2 noun /ˈjoʊkəl/

yokel

乡巴佬
Meaning
An uneducated and unsophisticated person from the countryside; a bumpkin.
Example
The city folks laughed at the yokel's simple ways.
城市人嘲笑乡巴佬的简单方式。
B1 adjective /rɪˈmoʊt/

remote

远程
Meaning
Situated far from the main centers of population; distant.
Example
They stayed in a remote village during their trip.
他们在旅行期间住在一个偏远的村庄。
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/verb /kəˈmjuː.tɪŋ/

commuting

每日通勤
Meaning
Regular travel to and from workplace, daily journey for work.
Example
He spends two hours commuting to work every day.
他每天花两个小时通勤去上班。
C2 adjective /prəˈvaɪzəri/

provisory

临时的
Meaning
conditional; depending on certain terms being met
Example
The arrangement was only provisory until the final contract was signed.
该安排只是临时的，直到最终合同签署。
B2 verb /dɪˈsɛnd/

descend

Meaning
To move or fall downward; to come or go down from a higher place.
Example
The hikers descended the steep mountain path.
C1 adjective /pɑːrtʃt/

parched

极度口渴
Meaning
extremely dry, especially because of heat or thirst
Example
After walking in the desert, he was parched with thirst.
在沙漠中走路后，他极度口渴。
B2 adjective /ˈɡreɪ.ʃəs/

Gracious

和蔼的; 礼貌的; 慷慨的;
Meaning
kind; courteous; generous;
Example
She was very gracious and thanked everyone for their help.
她非常和蔼，并感谢所有人的帮助。
C1 verb /kənˈspaɪər/

conspire

密谋
Meaning
to secretly plan with others to do something harmful or illegal
Example
They conspired to overthrow the government.
他们密谋推翻政府。
B2 verb /ɡrænt/

grant

授予
Meaning
to give or allow someone to have; to admit or agree
Example
The university granted him a scholarship.
大学给了他奖学金。
A2 noun /teɪst/

Taste

味道; 个人喜好
Meaning
the sensation produced when food touches the tongue; personal preference or liking
Example
This cake has a sweet taste that I really enjoy.
这个蛋糕有一种我非常喜欢的甜味。
C1 adjective ˌɪn.trəˈspek.tɪv

introspective

内省的
Meaning
Characterized by or given to introspection; examining one's own thoughts and feelings.
Example
Writers tend to be highly introspective individuals.
作家通常是高度内省的人。
C1 noun /pərˈvɜːrʒən/

perversion

扭曲
Meaning
The act of distorting or corrupting the original meaning, purpose, or state of something.
Example
The regime’s censorship was seen as a perversion of free speech.
该政权的审查制度被视为对言论自由的扭曲。
C2 adjective /ˈdəʊl.səm/

dolesome

悲伤
Meaning
Filled with grief or sadness; mournful.
Example
The dolesome ballad brought tears to their eyes.
那首悲伤的歌让他们眼中充满了泪水。
B2 adjective /ˈruː.mi/

Roomy

宽敞的; 有很多空间的
Meaning
spacious; having a lot of room
Example
The apartment is very roomy with spacious bedrooms.
公寓非常宽敞，拥有宽大的卧室。
B2 adjective /ʌnˌkənˈdɪʃ.ən.əl/

Unconditional

无条件的
Meaning
not subject to any conditions; complete and absolute
Example
She offered her unconditional support to her friend in need.
她在朋友需要时提供了无条件的支持。
C1 noun /ˌɛksɪˈkjuːʃənər/

executioner

刽子手
Meaning
A person who carries out a death sentence by execution.
Example
The executioner prepared the gallows for the condemned prisoner.
刽子手为被定罪的囚犯准备了绞刑架。
B2 noun /tsuːˈnɑː.mi/

tsunami

海啸
Meaning
a large sea wave caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption
Example
The tsunami devastated the coastal town, leaving thousands homeless.
海啸摧毁了沿海城市，导致成千上万的人无家可归。
A2 verb /faʊnd/

found

创立
Meaning
to establish or create something; to discover
Example
They founded the company in 1995.
他们在1995年成立了公司。
B1 noun /ɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/

instructions

指示
Meaning
Detailed information on how something should be done or operated.
Example
Please follow the instructions on the box.
请按照盒子上的指示操作。
C1 verb /kraʊtʃ/

crouch

Meaning
to bend your knees and lower your body close to the ground
Example
The cat crouched before leaping at its prey.
C2 verb /ˈɪŋkʌlpeɪt/

inculpate

指责
Meaning
To blame or accuse someone of wrongdoing.
Example
The evidence seemed to inculpate the suspect in the crime.
证据似乎将嫌疑犯牵连到这起犯罪中。
A2 verb /ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd/

recommend

推荐
Meaning
to suggest or advise something as being good or suitable
Example
I recommend trying the new restaurant downtown.
我推荐尝试市中心的新餐馆。
C1 verb /dɪˈspɛl/

dispel

驱散
Meaning
to make a doubt, feeling, or belief disappear
Example
The teacher's explanation dispelled the students' confusion.
老师的解释消除了学生们的困惑。
A1 adjective/verb/adverb /friː/

free

自由
Meaning
Not under the control or in the power of another; able to act or be done as one wishes.
Example
The children are free to play outside.
孩子们可以自由地在外面玩。
C1 verb /priːn/

preen

修整
Meaning
To groom or dress oneself with care; to show pride in one's appearance.
Example
She preened in front of the mirror before leaving for the party.
她在镜子前修整自己，然后去派对。
C2 noun /ˈvaɪnəri/

vinery

葡萄园
Meaning
A place where vines are cultivated, especially a vineyard or greenhouse for vines.
Example
The old vinery was filled with grapevines.
旧的葡萄园里满是葡萄藤。
B2 noun /ˈɛθɪks/

ethics

伦理
Meaning
moral principles that govern a person's behavior or the conduct of an activity
Example
Business ethics require companies to act fairly and responsibly.
商业伦理要求公司公平且负责任地行事。
B2 verb /piːp/

peep

偷看
Meaning
to look quickly or secretly; to make a short high sound
Example
The child tried to peep through the keyhole.
孩子试图透过钥匙孔窥视。
C1 verb /ɡloʊt/

gloat

幸灾乐祸
Meaning
To take pleasure in someone else's misfortune or to show smug satisfaction.
Example
He couldn't help but gloat over his rival's failure.
他忍不住对竞争对手的失败感到幸灾乐祸。
C2 noun /ˈmæn.li.nəs/

manliness

男子气概
Meaning
The quality of being manly; courage, strength, and honor associated with men.
Example
His manliness was admired by his peers.
他的男子气概得到了同伴们的赞赏。
A1 verb /sɪŋ/

sing

唱歌
Meaning
to make musical sounds with the voice
Example
She sings beautifully in the choir.
她在合唱团里唱得很美
C1 adverb /əˈlɒft/

aloft

高空
Meaning
Up in or into the air; overhead.
Example
The kite was flying aloft in the clear sky.
风筝在晴空中高飞。
C1 adjective /ˈɡʌl.ə.bəl/

gullible

容易上当的
Meaning
Easily deceived or tricked.
Example
She was so gullible that she believed every rumor.
她如此容易上当，以至于相信了每个谣言。
B2 adjective /stəˈtɪstɪkəl/

statistical

统计的
Meaning
relating to the use or analysis of numerical data
Example
The report provides statistical data about population growth.
报告提供了有关人口增长的统计数据。
B2 noun ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ ˈkɒnsɪkwənsɪz

devastating consequences

毁灭性后果
Meaning
Extremely harmful or destructive results or effects
Example
Air pollution has devastating consequences for health.
空气污染对健康有毁灭性后果。
C1 verb /skʌf/

scuff

擦伤
Meaning
to mark or scratch the surface of something by rubbing
Example
He scuffed his shoes on the pavement.
他在人行道上擦伤了他的鞋子。
B1 adjective ˌdem.əˈkræt.ɪk

democratic

民主的
Meaning
Relating to or supporting democracy or its principles.
Example
Democratic governance ensures equal rights.
民主治理确保平等的权利。
B2 noun /nɪˌɡoʊ.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

Negotiation

旨在达成协议的讨论; 谈判
Meaning
discussion aimed at reaching an agreement; bargaining
Example
The negotiation between the two companies lasted for weeks.
两家公司之间的谈判持续了好几个星期。
C1 adjective /ˈlæv.ɪʃ/

Lavish

奢华; 奢侈; 慷慨
Meaning
expensive; elaborate; extravagant; generous
Example
The wedding was a lavish celebration with hundreds of guests.
婚礼是一场奢华的庆祝活动，邀请了数百名宾客。
C1 noun /ɪkˈspʌlʃən/

expulsion

开除
Meaning
The act of forcing someone to leave a place, especially a school or country.
Example
His constant misbehavior led to his expulsion from school.
他不断的坏行为导致他被学校开除。
A1 preposition /fɔːr/

for

为
Meaning
used to indicate purpose, destination, or recipient
Example
This gift is for you.
这个礼物是给你的。
C1 adjective /ˌiːɡəˈtɪstɪkəl/

egotistical

自私的
Meaning
Excessively self-absorbed or conceited.
Example
Her egotistical behavior made it difficult for her to maintain friendships.
她自私的行为使得她很难维持友谊。
B1 noun /ˈɛər.kræft/

aircraft

飞机
Meaning
A vehicle, such as an airplane or helicopter, that can fly in the air.
Example
The military aircraft flew over the city.
军用飞机飞越了城市。
C2 noun /ˌhɛtərəʤəˈniːɪti/

heterogeneity

异质性
Meaning
the quality or state of being diverse in character or content
Example
The cultural heterogeneity of the city makes it vibrant and unique.
这座城市的文化异质性使其充满活力且独特。
B2 adjective /dæmp/

damp

潮湿的
Meaning
slightly wet, often in an unpleasant way
Example
The room felt cold and damp after the rain.
下雨后，房间感觉又冷又潮湿。
C1 adjective /ˌboʊnəˈfaɪdi/

Bonafide

真正的; 真实的; 合法的
Meaning
genuine; authentic; legitimate
Example
She is a bonafide expert in her field.
她是她领域中的真正专家。
A1 noun /ˈbɔɪˌfrɛnd/

boyfriend

Meaning
a man or boy that someone is having a romantic or close relationship with
Example
She introduced her boyfriend to her parents.
C2 verb /pərˈlɔɪn/

purloin

偷窃
Meaning
to steal something, often in a sneaky or dishonest way
Example
He tried to purloin a book from the library without being noticed.
他试图从图书馆偷一本书，而没有被注意到。
A2 noun /ɪˈvent/

event

事件
Meaning
something that happens, especially something important
Example
The concert was the biggest event of the year.
音乐会是今年最大的事件。
C1 noun /ˈbraɪ.dəl/

Bridle

缰绳; 马笼头
Meaning
the headgear used to control a horse, consisting of buckled straps and a bit
Example
The rider adjusted the horse's bridle before mounting for the race.
骑手在上马前调整了马的缰绳。
B2 noun /vɜːrs/

verse

诗句
Meaning
A line of writing in poetry; a section of a song or poem.
Example
She wrote a beautiful verse for the wedding ceremony.
她为婚礼仪式写了一首美丽的诗句。
C2 verb /ˈɑːbvieɪt/

obviate

消除
Meaning
To remove a need or difficulty; to prevent or avoid something.
Example
This new system obviates the need for manual data entry.
这个新系统消除了手动输入数据的需要。
C2 adjective /ˈrævənɪŋ/

ravening

饥饿和贪婪
Meaning
Extremely hungry and greedy; voracious.
Example
The ravening wolves circled the camp.
饥饿的狼包围了营地。
C1 verb /ɪnˈfleɪt/

inflate

充气；抬高
Meaning
to fill with air or gas so it expands; to increase excessively or artificially
Example
The mechanic inflated the tire to the correct pressure.
技工把轮胎充到了正确的气压。
B1 noun; gerund /ˈnɪtɪŋ/

knitting

编织
Meaning
the craft or activity of making fabric by interlocking loops of yarn with needles; the act of forming something closely or firmly together
Example
She spends her evenings knitting scarves for her family.
她晚上为家人编织围巾。
C2 verb /bɪˈsiːtʃ/

beseech

恳求
Meaning
To ask someone urgently and fervently to do something; to beg.
Example
He beseeched the judge for mercy.
他恳求法官宽恕。
A1 adjective /ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/

excited

兴奋的
Meaning
very enthusiastic and eager about something
Example
The children were excited to open their presents.
孩子们迫不及待地打开了他们的礼物。
C1 adjective /ˌʌndərˈhændɪd/

underhanded

阴险
Meaning
acting or done in a dishonest or secret way
Example
They exposed the company's underhanded dealings with its suppliers.
他们揭露了公司与供应商之间的隐秘交易。
B2 verb /swiːp/

sweep

打扫
Meaning
to clean by brushing; to move quickly and smoothly
Example
She sweeps the floor every morning.
她每天早上打扫地板。
C1 noun /ˌtɛrəˈdæktɪl/

pterodactyl

已灭绝的飞行爬行动物
Meaning
An extinct flying reptile of the Jurassic period, with a long slender head and wings formed by a membrane stretching along the body.
Example
The museum displayed a fossil of a giant pterodactyl.
博物馆展示了一只巨大的翼龙化石。
C1 noun /ˈɛkstrəˌvɜːrt/

extrovert

外向者
Meaning
a person who is outgoing, sociable, and energized by being around other people
Example
As an extrovert, she enjoys meeting new people at social events.
作为一个外向者，她喜欢在社交活动中认识新朋友。
B2 adjective /ˈvɜː.bəl/

verbal

口头的，通过文字表达
Meaning
Relating to or in the form of words; spoken rather than written.
Example
Verbal communication is essential in most situations.
口头沟通在大多数情况下是必需的。
B2 noun/verb /ˈɡlɪtər/

glitter

闪烁
Meaning
To shine with bright, shimmering light; or decorative sparkles.
Example
Her dress glittered under the stage lights.
她的裙子在舞台灯光下闪烁。
C1 noun /ˌɪndɪˈdʒɛstʃən/

indigestion

Meaning
Discomfort or pain in the stomach associated with difficulty in digesting food.
Example
He avoided spicy food because it often gave him indigestion.
C1 adjective /bəˈlɪdʒ.ər.ənt/

belligerent

好战或侵略性
Meaning
Hostile and aggressive, ready to fight or argue.
Example
His belligerent attitude often leads to conflicts.
他好战的态度常常导致冲突。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdɪɡnənt/

indignant

愤怒
Meaning
Feeling or showing anger at something considered unfair or unjust.
Example
She was indignant when accused of cheating.
她在被指控作弊时感到愤怒。
C2 adjective /kənˈsʌmptɪv/

consumptive

消费性的
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by consumption; historically used to describe someone suffering from tuberculosis.
Example
The doctor advised against consumptive habits.
医生建议避免消费性习惯。
A2 verb /beɪs/

base

基于
Meaning
to use something as a foundation; to establish or locate something
Example
They based their decision on facts.
他们基于事实做出了决定。
B1 verb /dɪˈlɪvər/

deliver

交付
Meaning
to bring or hand over something to the intended recipient
Example
The courier will deliver the package tomorrow.
快递员明天会送包裹。
B2 noun /ˈsuː.ɪ.saɪd/

Suicide

自杀
Meaning
the act of intentionally killing oneself
Example
Mental health professionals work to prevent suicide.
心理健康专家致力于预防自杀。
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 verb baɪnd

bind

绑定
Meaning
To tie, fasten, or hold together securely.
Example
This force binds quarks together.
这个力量将夸克绑定在一起。
A2 verb /smel/

smell

闻
Meaning
to perceive odor through the nose; to have an odor
Example
The flowers smell sweet.
花儿闻起来甜美。
C1 noun /ˌrɛstɪˈtjuːʃən/

restitution

赔偿
Meaning
The act of restoring something to its rightful owner or compensating for loss
Example
The court ordered restitution to the victims of the fraud.
法院命令对欺诈受害者进行赔偿。
B2 noun /ˈdef.ə.sɪt/

Deficit

赤字; 不足
Meaning
the amount by which something is too small; a shortfall or lack
Example
The government faced a budget deficit of millions due to increased spending.
由于支出的增加，政府面临着数百万的预算赤字。
C2 noun /rɪˈkɒɡnɪzəns/

recognizance

法律义务
Meaning
A legal obligation or bond entered into before a court, especially to ensure future appearance.
Example
He was released on his own recognizance.
他在自己的法律义务下被释放。
C2 noun /bjuːt/

butte

孤山
Meaning
an isolated hill with steep sides and a flat top, common in arid regions
Example
The travelers could see a tall butte rising in the desert.
旅行者们能看到沙漠中一座高耸的孤山。
C1 adverb /ɪnˈvɜːrs.li/

Inversely

反向地; 相反地
Meaning
in a way that is opposite or contrary; in reverse order or manner
Example
The price of goods is inversely related to their availability in the market.
商品的价格与其在市场上的可得性成反比。
B2 noun /fəˈnɒmɪnən/

phenomenon

现象
Meaning
an observable event, fact, or occurrence, often unusual or remarkable
Example
The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon.
北极光是自然现象。
B2 noun trænˈzɪʃ.ən

transition

过渡
Meaning
The process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another.
Example
The transition from fossil fuels to renewables is vital.
从化石燃料到可再生能源的过渡至关重要。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈtɛnəbl/

untenable

无法维持
Meaning
not able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection
Example
The politician resigned when his position became untenable.
政治家在他的立场变得无法维持时辞职。
C2 adjective /ˈpɛkənt/

peccant

有罪的
Meaning
Guilty of a moral offense or wrongdoing; sinful.
Example
The judge declared the peccant official unfit for office.
法官宣布有罪的官员不适合担任职务。
C1 noun kənˈsɔː.ti.əm

consortium

联合体
Meaning
An association of several companies or organizations formed to undertake an enterprise beyond the resources of any one member.
Example
The consortium worked collaboratively to build the cable.
该联盟协同合作建设了电缆。
B2 adjective /ˈwɜːldli/

worldly

世俗
Meaning
Concerned with material values or ordinary life rather than spiritual matters.
Example
He was more interested in worldly success than in spiritual growth.
他更关心世俗的成功，而不是精神上的成长。
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。
C1 verb /sluː/

slew

突然转向
Meaning
To turn or slide violently in a particular direction.
Example
The car slewed across the icy road.
汽车在结冰的路面上突然滑动。
C2 adjective /ˌɪndaɪˈdʒestəbəl/

Indigestible

难以消化; 难以处理
Meaning
difficult or impossible to digest; hard to process in the stomach
Example
The old bread became hard and indigestible.
老面包变得坚硬且难以消化。
C2 noun /ˌdaɪvəˈɡeɪʃən/

divagation

偏离
Meaning
digression; wandering from a path or subject
Example
His lecture was full of divagation, making it hard to follow the main point.
他的演讲充满了偏离主题的内容，使得很难跟上主要论点。
C2 verb /əbˈhɔːr/

abhor

厌恶
Meaning
to regard with disgust and hatred
Example
She abhors cruelty to animals.
她厌恶对动物的残忍。
C2 noun /ˈstænʃən/

stanchion

支柱
Meaning
a strong upright bar or post used as support or to control movement
Example
The red rope was attached to the stanchions to guide the crowd.
红色绳子被固定在支柱上以引导人群。
C1 adjective /ˌrɛmɪˈnɪsənt/

reminiscent

唤起回忆的
Meaning
Tending to remind one of something; suggestive of something in the past.
Example
The smell of rain is reminiscent of my childhood in the village.
雨的气味让我想起了我在村里的童年。
B2 verb /dʒɑːɡ/

jog

慢跑
Meaning
to run at a slow, steady pace for exercise
Example
She jogs every morning in the park.
她每天早上在公园里慢跑。
B2 noun /əˈdʒʌstmənt/

adjustment

Meaning
a small change made to improve something or make it work better
Example
The doctor made an adjustment to the patient’s medication.
B2 noun /sɪˈver.ə.ti/

Severity

严重性; 严厉; 强度
Meaning
the quality of being extremely serious or harsh; intensity of something bad
Example
The severity of the storm caused widespread damage across the city.
风暴的严重性在整个城市造成了广泛的破坏。
C1 adjective /sɪmˈplɪstɪk/

simplistic

过于简化的
Meaning
treating complex issues as if they were much simpler than they really are
Example
His explanation was too simplistic and ignored key details.
他的解释过于简化，忽略了关键的细节。
B1 adverb /ˈdʒen.tli/

Gently

轻柔地; 小心地; 轻轻地;
Meaning
in a mild, soft, or careful manner
Example
She gently touched the baby's face.
她轻柔地触摸了宝宝的脸。
C2 noun /ˌriːkruːˈdɛsəns/

recrudescence

复发
Meaning
a new outbreak or revival of something that had subsided, especially an undesirable condition
Example
Health officials warned of a recrudescence of measles in several districts.
卫生官员警告多个地区麻疹的复发。
C2 adjective /læŋk/

lank

高而瘦
Meaning
Tall, thin, and often awkward in appearance.
Example
The lank teenager towered over his classmates.
那个高而瘦的少年比他的同班同学高。