B2 noun /skwɒd/

squad

小队

Meaning

a small group of people organized for a specific purpose or task, often in the military or sports

Example

The football squad trained hard before the championship match.

足球队在冠军赛前进行了艰苦训练。

C1 adjective ˌkɑːr.sɪ.nəˈdʒen.ɪk

carcinogenic

致癌的

Meaning

Having the potential to cause cancer in living tissue.

Example

Processed meat contains carcinogenic compounds.

加工肉类含有致癌的化合物。

C1 adjective /ɪmˈplɔːzəbl/

implausible

不可信

Meaning

Not seeming reasonable or probable; unlikely to be true.

Example

The story she told was so implausible that no one believed her.

她讲的故事太不可信，以至于没有人相信她。

C2 noun /ˌɪmbəˈsɪləti/

imbecility

愚蠢

Meaning

Extreme foolishness, stupidity, or weakness of mind.

Example

The plan was abandoned due to its sheer imbecility.

由于其极端的愚蠢，计划被放弃。

B2 noun /rɪˈstreɪnt/

Restraint

克制; 自我控制

Meaning

the action of keeping someone or something under control; self-control

Example

She showed great restraint in not responding to the criticism.

她在不回应批评时表现出极大的克制。

A2 noun /ˈneɪbər/

neighbor

邻居

Meaning

a person living next door or nearby

Example

My neighbor lent me some sugar when I ran out.

我的邻居在我糖用完时借给了我一些糖。

C2 adverb /ˈwɪtɪŋli/

wittingly

故意

Meaning

Consciously and intentionally; on purpose.

Example

He wittingly withheld information from the police.

他故意隐瞒了警方的信息。

A1 noun /wɛst/

west

西

Meaning

the direction to the left of the north and to the right of the south, typically associated with the sunset

Example

The sun sets in the west.

太阳在西方落下。

C2 adjective /əˈvʌŋkjələr/

avuncular

像叔叔一样友善

Meaning

kind and friendly, like an uncle

Example

He had an avuncular manner that made everyone feel comfortable.

他有一种让每个人都感到舒适的阿冯库拉尔风度。

A2 adverb /ˈfaɪ.nəl.i/

Finally

终于

Meaning

at last; after a long time; in the end; as the last point

Example

After years of hard work, she finally achieved her goal.

经过多年的努力工作，她终于达成了自己的目标。

B2 noun/verb /flɑːk/

flock

群

Meaning

a group of birds or animals; to gather or move in a crowd

Example

Tourists flocked to the beach during summer.

游客们在夏天涌向海滩。

B2 verb /ˈvælɪdeɪt/

validate

验证

Meaning

To check or prove the accuracy, truth, or legality of something.

Example

The scientist worked hard to validate the experiment's results.

科学家努力验证实验结果。

B2 noun /ˈpɪk.səl/

pixel

数字图像或显示器的最小单位

Meaning

the smallest unit of a digital image or display

Example

The image is blurry because some pixels are missing.

图像模糊，因为一些像素丢失了。

C1 noun /ˈheɪvən/

haven

避风港

Meaning

a safe place or shelter

Example

The library became a haven for students during exams.

图书馆在考试期间成为了学生们的避风港。

B2 adjective /ˌpoʊstˈwɔːr/

post-war

战后

Meaning

relating to the period after a war has ended

Example

The country experienced rapid economic growth in the post-war years.

该国在战后时期经历了快速的经济增长。

B1 noun /bɪˈliːf/

Belief

信念; 信任

Meaning

confidence in the truth or existence of something; trust or faith

Example

His belief in justice never wavered.

他对正义的信念从未动摇。

A1 noun /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/

morning

幸福

Meaning

the early part of the day, typically from sunrise until noon

Example

I like to go for a run in the morning.

当她获得奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。

B2 adjective /dɪˈvɔːrst/

divorced

离婚

Meaning

No longer married because the marriage has been legally dissolved.

Example

She has been divorced for five years.

她已经离婚五年了。

C1 verb /ˈviːtoʊ/

veto

否决

Meaning

to reject or forbid a decision, proposal, or law

Example

The president decided to veto the new bill.

总统决定否决这项新法案。

C2 noun /ˈstrɪplɪŋ/

stripling

年轻人

Meaning

a young man who is not yet fully grown

Example

The stripling dreamed of becoming a brave knight.

那个年轻人梦想成为一个勇敢的骑士。

A2 adjective /swiːt/

Sweet

甜的; 亲切的; 迷人的

Meaning

having a pleasant taste; kind and gentle; pleasing

Example

She has a sweet voice that everyone loves to hear.

她有一个甜美的声音，人人都喜欢听。

A2 adjective /smuːð/

Smooth

平滑的; 无困难的; 流畅的

Meaning

having an even surface; without difficulties; flowing easily

Example

The road was smooth and comfortable to drive on.

这条路很平滑，开车很舒服。

C1 noun /lʌmp/

Lump

块; 团; 块状物

Meaning

a compact mass of a substance, especially one without a definite or regular shape

Example

She found a lump of sugar in the bowl.

她在碗里发现了一块糖。

B2 noun /ˌpiːdiəˈtrɪʃən/

pediatrician

儿科医生

Meaning

a doctor who specializes in the medical care of children

Example

The pediatrician examined the child carefully.

儿科医生仔细地检查了孩子。

C2 noun /ˈmeɪsə/

mesa

台地

Meaning

An isolated flat-topped hill with steep sides, found in arid regions.

Example

The hikers stopped to admire the mesa rising above the desert floor.

远足者停下来欣赏那座高出沙漠地面的梅萨。

C1 noun /ˌəʊvərɪksˌplɔɪˈteɪʃən/

overexploitation

过度开发

Meaning

The unsustainable use of natural resources at a rate that exceeds their ability to regenerate, leading to depletion and environmental degradation.

Example

Overexploitation of natural resources leads to environmental degradation.

过度开发自然资源会导致环境退化。

B2 noun /ræɡ/

Rag

旧布；用来清洁的破旧衣物

Meaning

a piece of old cloth used for cleaning; worn-out clothing

Example

She used an old rag to clean the dusty table.

她用一块旧布擦拭了满是灰尘的桌子。

C2 verb /beɪt/

bate

减轻，抑制

Meaning

to lessen or restrain; to diminish the force or intensity of something

Example

He spoke with bated breath as he waited for the result.

他屏住呼吸等待结果时说道。

C2 verb /əˈɡriːv/

aggrieve

使愤怒

Meaning

to cause distress or make someone feel resentful

Example

She felt aggrieved by the unfair decision.

她因不公平的决定而感到不满。

B2 verb /prɪˈzjuːm/

presume

假设

Meaning

To suppose something is true without proof; to take for granted.

Example

I presume she has already left for the meeting.

我假设她已经去参加会议了。

B2 verb /snæp/

snap

折断

Meaning

to break suddenly; to speak angrily; to take a photograph quickly

Example

The rope snapped under the weight.

绳子在重压下断裂。

C1 verb /ˈɡlɒs.oʊ.vər/

glossover

忽略

Meaning

an informal or non-standard variant of 'gloss over', meaning to ignore or minimize something

Example

He tried to glossover his mistakes during the meeting.

他试图在会议中忽略他的错误。

C2 verb /ɪˈvɜːrt/

evert

翻转向外

Meaning

To turn inside out or outward.

Example

The surgeon had to evert the eyelid during the procedure.

外科医生在手术过程中必须翻转眼睑。

C1 noun /kɔːrs flaʊər/

Course flour

粗面粉

Meaning

coarsely ground flour with larger particles, typically used for baking bread

Example

She used course flour to make homemade bread with a rustic texture.

她使用了粗面粉做了一个有乡村质感的自制面包。

C2 noun /juːˌtrɑː.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

eutrophication

湖泊或其他水体中过多的营养物质

Meaning

Excessive richness of nutrients in a lake or other body of water, frequently due to runoff from the land, which causes a dense growth of plant life and death of animal life from lack of oxygen.

Example

Excess fertilizers lead to eutrophication in lakes.

过多的肥料导致湖泊中的优氮化。

C1 adjective /ˈnɪp.i/

Nippy

寒冷; 刺骨; 快速且灵活的动作

Meaning

cold; chilly; quick and agile in movement

Example

It's quite nippy outside today, you should wear a jacket.

今天外面相当寒冷，你应该穿上夹克。

C1 noun /ˈniːdəlwɜːrk/

needlework

针线活, 刺绣

Meaning

The craft of sewing, embroidery, or knitting done with a needle.

Example

Her grandmother taught her the art of needlework.

她的祖母教她针线活的艺术。

B2 noun /diˈoʊ.dər.ənt/

Deodorant

除臭剂

Meaning

a substance that removes or conceals unpleasant smells, especially bodily odors

Example

She applied deodorant before going to the gym to stay fresh during workout.

她在去健身房之前涂了除臭剂，以保持训练时的清新。

A2 adjective /ˈfuː.lɪʃ/

Foolish

愚蠢的; 傻的; 可笑的

Meaning

lacking good sense or judgment; unwise; silly

Example

It was foolish of him to drive in such heavy rain.

在这样的暴雨中开车真是愚蠢。

B2 adjective /ˈrɪɡ.ər.əs/

rigorous

严格

Meaning

Extremely thorough and demanding in analysis or practice.

Example

A rigorous study plan helps students achieve better results.

严格的学习计划帮助学生取得更好的成绩。

A1 adjective /ˈɔːr.ɪndʒ/

Orange

橙色

Meaning

having a color between red and yellow like that of a ripe orange fruit

Example

The orange sunset painted the sky magnificently.

橙色的日落把天空画得非常壮丽。

A1 verb /neɪm/

name

命名

Meaning

to give a title or designation to someone or something

Example

They decided to name their baby Sarah.

他们决定把他们的宝宝命名为莎拉。

C2 adjective /sɪˈkweɪʃəs/

sequacious

盲目追随

Meaning

Lacking independence of thought; blindly following.

Example

The sequacious students never questioned their teacher's opinions.

盲目追随的学生从未质疑过他们老师的意见。

B2 noun məˈtæb.əl.ɪ.zəm

metabolism

代谢

Meaning

The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.

Example

Exercise boosts metabolism and burns calories.

锻炼能提高代谢并燃烧卡路里。

B2 adjective, verb (present participle) /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/

floating

浮动

Meaning

remaining on the surface of a liquid without sinking; moving lightly or freely

Example

The boat was floating gently on the calm lake.

船在平静的湖面上轻轻浮动。

C1 noun /ɪkˈstrækʃən/

extraction

提取

Meaning

the act of removing something, especially by pulling it out

Example

The extraction of oil from the ground requires special equipment.

从地下提取石油需要特殊的设备。

C2 noun /ɪnˈtɒksɪkənt/

intoxicant

醉品

Meaning

a substance, especially alcohol or a drug, that causes intoxication

Example

Alcohol is the most commonly used intoxicant in many cultures.

酒精是许多文化中最常用的醉品。

C1 noun /ˈtʃæs.tɪ.ti/

Chastity

贞洁; 处女; 节制;

Meaning

the practice of refraining from extramarital or premarital sexual relations; sexual purity

Example

Many religious traditions value chastity as a virtue of moral purity.

许多宗教传统把贞洁看作是一种道德纯洁的美德。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈdɪf.ər.ənt/

indifferent

冷漠

Meaning

having no particular interest or concern; not caring one way or another

Example

She was indifferent to the outcome of the match.

她对比赛的结果漠不关心。

C1 adjective ˈfæʃ.ɪst

fascist

法西斯

Meaning

Relating to or characteristic of fascism; extremely authoritarian.

Example

Fascist governance undermines freedom.

法西斯统治破坏自由。

A1 adjective /pɪŋk/

Pink

粉红色

Meaning

pale red color; slightly red

Example

She wore a beautiful pink dress to the party.

她在聚会上穿了一件漂亮的粉红色裙子。

A2 noun /ˈɪndʒəri/

injury

伤害

Meaning

Harm or damage to a person’s body caused by an accident or attack.

Example

He suffered a serious injury during the football match.

他在足球比赛中受了重伤。

C1 noun /dɪsˈɪntrəst/

disinterest

冷漠

Meaning

lack of interest or concern

Example

His disinterest in the project was obvious.

他对这个项目的冷漠是显而易见的。

C2 adjective /ˈbɔːdi/

bawdy

猥亵

Meaning

humorously indecent or obscene, often in a sexual way

Example

The comedian’s bawdy jokes made the audience laugh and blush.

喜剧演员的猥亵笑话让观众笑了并且脸红。

B1 adjective /ˈæk.jə.rət/

Accurate

准确; 正确;

Meaning

correct, exact, and without any mistakes

Example

The weather forecast was completely accurate.

天气预报完全准确。

A1 noun/verb /maɪnd/

mind

心智 / 注意

Meaning

the part of a person that enables them to think, feel, and reason; to pay attention or take care

Example

Please mind the gap between the train and the platform.

请注意火车与站台之间的间隙。

C2 noun /ˈhoʊʒəri/

hosiery

长袜和腿部衣物

Meaning

Stockings, socks, and other knitted clothing for the legs and feet.

Example

She bought new hosiery for the winter season.

她为冬季季节买了新的长袜。

C1 noun /ˈpruːdəns/

prudence

谨慎

Meaning

The quality of being cautious, wise, and exercising good judgment.

Example

She invested her money with great prudence.

她非常谨慎地投资了她的钱。

C2 adjective /ˌpjuːsɪˈlænɪməs/

pusillanimous

胆小的

Meaning

showing a lack of courage or determination; timid

Example

The pusillanimous leader avoided making tough decisions.

那个胆小的领导人避免做出艰难的决定。

B2 adverb /ˈlaɪtli/

lightly

轻轻地

Meaning

gently or with little force or weight

Example

She touched the baby’s hand lightly.

她轻轻地触摸了宝宝的手。

C1 noun /ˈdel.ɪ.kə.si/

Delicacy

美味佳肴; 一种精致或昂贵的食物;

Meaning

fineness of texture or structure; a choice or expensive food; sensitivity in handling

Example

The chef prepared a local delicacy that was famous throughout the region.

厨师准备了一道当地的美味佳肴，这道菜在整个地区都很有名。

C2 verb /feɪz/

faze

打扰

Meaning

to disturb or disconcert someone; to cause to feel unsettled

Example

She was not fazed by the unexpected question.

她没有被意外问题扰乱。

B1 noun/verb /ˈdɒkjʊmənt/

document

文件

Meaning

Noun: A written, printed, or electronic record that provides information or evidence. Verb: To record information in written or electronic form.

Example

She carefully documented all the expenses of the trip.

她仔细记录了旅行的所有费用。

C1 adjective /ˌpærəˈdɒksɪkəl/

paradoxical

矛盾的

Meaning

Seemingly contradictory or opposed to common sense, yet possibly true.

Example

It is paradoxical that standing is often more tiring than walking.

站立常常比走路更累，这很矛盾。

B2 noun /ˌrɛfəˈriː/

referee

裁判

Meaning

a person who oversees a game or match to ensure the rules are followed

Example

The referee stopped the game after a foul.

裁判在犯规后暂停了比赛。

C1 adjective /ˈsted.fæst/

Steadfast

坚定; 坚决; 不动摇

Meaning

firm in belief, determination, or adherence; unwavering

Example

She remained steadfast in her commitment to helping the poor.

她在帮助穷人方面保持坚定的决心。

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。

C2 noun /rɪˈsɪdɪvɪst/

recidivist

重犯

Meaning

A person who repeatedly commits crimes, especially after having been punished.

Example

The police identified him as a recidivist who had been arrested several times before.

警方将他确定为一个重犯，他之前曾被多次逮捕。

C2 adjective /ˌsʌb.əˈkwɒt.ɪk/

subaquatic

水下的

Meaning

Existing, living, or located under water.

Example

Divers explored the subaquatic cave system filled with rare fish.

潜水员探索了充满稀有鱼类的水下洞穴系统。

A2 verb /voʊt/

vote

投票

Meaning

to make a choice in an election; to express preference

Example

Citizens vote to choose their representatives.

公民投票选举他们的代表。

A1 verb /send/

send

发送

Meaning

to cause something to go or be taken to a particular destination; to transmit

Example

I will send you an email with the details.

我会给你发送一封包含详细信息的电子邮件。

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。

C2 adjective /ɔːrˈθɑːɡənl/

orthogonal

正交

Meaning

at right angles; independent or unrelated

Example

In mathematics, two vectors are orthogonal if their dot product is zero.

在数学中，如果两个向量的点积为零，它们就是正交的。

B1 verb /floʊt/

float

浮动

Meaning

to rest or move on the surface of a liquid or in the air without sinking

Example

The boat began to float gently down the river.

船开始轻轻漂浮在河面上。

B2 noun/adjective /ˈlætɪn/

latin

拉丁语

Meaning

the language of ancient Rome; relating to Latin culture or language

Example

Many English words are derived from Latin.

许多英语单词源自拉丁语。

B1 adjective /rɪˈkwaɪəd/

required

必要的

Meaning

necessary or compulsory

Example

A visa is required to enter the country.

进入该国需要签证。

C1 noun /prɪˈtɛnʃən/

pretension

虚伪，假装

Meaning

A claim or assertion to something, often without justification; an attempt to impress by showing greater importance or talent than is actually possessed.

Example

His pretension to be an expert was quickly exposed.

他的假装是专家的伪装很快被揭穿了。

B1 adjective /ˌoʊld ˈfæʃənd/

old-fashioned

过时的

Meaning

not modern; belonging to an earlier time

Example

He still wears an old-fashioned hat.

他仍然戴着一顶过时的帽子。

C2 verb /ˈeksɪkreɪt/

execrate

痛恨

Meaning

To feel or express great loathing or hatred for something.

Example

The community execrated the corrupt politician.

社区谴责了腐败的政治家。

C1 adjective kənˈten.ʃəs

contentious

有争议

Meaning

Causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial.

Example

The contentious issue divided global leaders.

有争议的问题分裂了全球领导人。

C1 noun /ˈtjuːmʌlt/

tumult

骚动

Meaning

A loud, confused noise, especially caused by a crowd; commotion or disorder.

Example

The protest created a tumult in the city square.

抗议活动在城市广场上引发了骚动。

C2 adjective /məˈlɪfluəs/

mellifluous

甜美的

Meaning

Sweet or musical; pleasant to hear.

Example

The singer’s mellifluous voice enchanted the audience.

歌手那甜美的声音迷住了观众。

A2 noun /brænd/

brand

品牌

Meaning

a type of product manufactured by a company under a particular name

Example

Nike is a popular brand of sportswear.

Nike 是一个受欢迎的运动服品牌。

B2 adjective /ɪkˈskluːsɪv/

exclusive

仅限于特定的人、团体或区域；不与他人共享

Meaning

restricted to a particular person, group, or area; not shared with others

Example

The hotel offers exclusive access to a private beach.

酒店提供专属通往私人海滩的通道。

A2 noun /flaʊər/

Flour

面粉

Meaning

fine powder made by grinding wheat or other grains; used for making bread, cakes, and pastry

Example

She mixed flour with water to make dough for bread.

她把面粉和水混合，做了面包的面团。

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 adjective /ˈspeɪ.ʃəs/

Spacious

宽敞的；宽阔的

Meaning

having a lot of space; roomy and comfortable

Example

The house has a spacious living room with high ceilings.

这座房子有一个宽敞的客厅，高高的天花板。

C2 verb /əˈsɛvəˌreɪt/

asseverate

断言

Meaning

to affirm or declare positively and earnestly

Example

He asseverated that he had never seen the man before.

他断言他从未见过那个人。

C2 noun /ˌlɛdʒərdəˈmeɪn/

legerdemain

魔术, 欺骗

Meaning

skillful use of one's hands when performing tricks; deception or trickery

Example

The magician's legerdemain left the audience amazed.

魔术师的手法让观众惊讶不已。

C1 adverb /ˈnæroʊli/

Narrowly

勉强地; 刚好

Meaning

by a small margin; barely; in a limited way

Example

She narrowly escaped the accident.

她差点逃脱了事故。

A1 noun /ˈsæləd/

salad

沙拉

Meaning

a dish consisting of various ingredients, typically including vegetables, which are usually mixed with a dressing

Example

She made a fresh salad with lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumbers.

她用生菜、番茄和黄瓜做了一个新鲜的沙拉。

C2 noun ˌkɒdʒɪˈteɪʃən

cogitation

沉思, 思考

Meaning

The action of thinking deeply about something; contemplation

Example

After much cogitation, he made the final decision.

经过深思熟虑后，他做出了最终决定。

A2 verb /sɜːrv/

serve

服务

Meaning

to provide service; to work for; to offer food or drink

Example

She serves breakfast at 8 AM every morning.

她每天早上8点提供早餐。

C2 verb /ˈtʃɔːrtl/

chortle

轻松愉快地笑

Meaning

to laugh in a breathy, gleeful way

Example

The audience chortled at the comedian's witty remarks.

观众听到喜剧演员的机智评论后发出咯咯的笑声。

C1 verb /daʊs/

douse

扑灭 / 倒

Meaning

to pour liquid over; to extinguish a fire or light

Example

Firefighters doused the flames with water.

消防员用水扑灭了火焰。

B2 adjective /ˈɛəri/

airy

通风的

Meaning

Spacious and well-ventilated; light and breezy.

Example

The new apartment is bright and airy.

这间新公寓明亮且通风。

Meaning

A person who pretends to be something they are not, often to impress others.

Example

Many considered him a poseur because he exaggerated his accomplishments.

C1 noun ˌdɪs.æmˌbɪɡ.juˈeɪ.ʃən

disambiguation

消歧义

Meaning

The removal of ambiguity by making something clear and unambiguous.

Example

The AI system applies disambiguation to refine text understanding.

AI系统应用歧义消除来完善文本理解。

C1 adjective /ˈmeʒ.ər.ə.bəl/

Measurable

可测量的; 可量化的

Meaning

able to be measured; quantifiable

Example

The project's success was measurable by increased sales.

项目的成功可以通过销售增长来衡量。

B1 adverb /ˈsædli/

sadly

悲伤地

Meaning

in a sorrowful or unhappy manner

Example

She sadly waved goodbye as the train departed.

火车开走时，她悲伤地挥手告别。

C2 adjective /ˈdɪsənənt/

dissonant

不和谐

Meaning

Harsh and lacking harmony; conflicting.

Example

The orchestra produced a dissonant sound during rehearsal.

乐队在排练中发出了不和谐的声音。

C1 noun /ˈpriːsɪŋkt/

precinct

区

Meaning

A district or area within the boundaries of a city, often for police or electoral purposes.

Example

She went to vote at her local precinct.

她去了她当地的选区投票。

A2 verb /ˈɔːfər/

offer

提供

Meaning

to present something for acceptance or rejection; to propose

Example

She offered to help with the project.

她提出帮助这个项目。

C2 noun /ˈmær.oʊ ʌv ˈplæn.tɪn triː/

Marrow of plantain tree

香蕉树髓

Meaning

the soft inner part of the banana plant stem that is used as a vegetable in cooking

Example

The marrow of plantain tree is commonly used in traditional Bengali cuisine.

香蕉树的髓质常用于传统的孟加拉菜肴中。

A2 noun /pleɪt/

Plate

盘子

Meaning

a flat, typically round dish used for serving or eating food

Example

Please put the rice on your plate.

请把米饭放到你的盘子里。

A1 verb /ɡroʊ/

grow

增长

Meaning

to become larger or greater over a period of time; to develop

Example

Plants grow faster in spring.

植物在春季生长得更快。

A1 noun /deɪ/

Day

天; 日

Meaning

a period of twenty-four hours; the time during which there is light

Example

What a beautiful day it is today with clear blue skies!

今天是个美丽的日子，蓝天晴朗！

C1 noun /ˈoʊvərˌtoʊn/

overtone

微妙的含义

Meaning

A subtle quality, implication, or additional meaning beyond the obvious.

Example

His speech had political overtones that were hard to ignore.

他的演讲具有政治性含义，难以忽视。

A2 noun /ˈkʌzn/

cousin

堂兄/堂弟/表兄/表弟

Meaning

A child of one's uncle or aunt.

Example

My cousin is coming to visit us this weekend.

我的堂兄这个周末要来拜访我们。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈfrɛndli/

unfriendly

不友好的

Meaning

not kind or welcoming; hostile or cold in behavior or attitude

Example

The shop owner seemed unfriendly to new customers.

店主对新顾客显得不友好。

B2 verb /ˈstɑːrtl/

startle

吓到

Meaning

To surprise or frighten someone suddenly.

Example

The loud noise startled the children.

大声的噪音让孩子们吓了一跳。

B2 verb /ʃrʌɡ/

shrug

耸肩

Meaning

To raise and lower the shoulders to express uncertainty or indifference.

Example

He shrugged when asked about the missing file.

他在被问到关于丢失文件的事时耸了耸肩。

C2 noun /ˈænti/

ante

Meaning

a stake put up by a player in poker or similar games before receiving cards; also used figuratively to mean an initial investment or contribution

Example

Each player placed an ante before the game began.

C2 noun /ˈjuːzjuːfrʌkt/

usufruct

使用权

Meaning

The legal right to use and enjoy the benefits of someone else’s property without owning it.

Example

The tenant had the usufruct of the land but not its ownership.

租户有权使用这片土地，但没有所有权。