C1 verb /ˈstæmər/

stammer

结巴

Meaning

To speak with sudden involuntary pauses and a tendency to repeat the initial letters of words.

Example

The nervous student began to stammer during his speech.

紧张的学生在演讲中开始结巴。

C1 adjective /ɪˈrɒtɪk/

erotic

色情的

Meaning

relating to or tending to arouse sexual desire or excitement

Example

The novel contained several erotic scenes.

这本小说包含了几个色情场景。

C1 adjective /taɪˈtænɪk/

titanic

巨大的

Meaning

Of exceptional strength, size, or power.

Example

The company made titanic efforts to expand into new markets.

公司在开拓新市场时做出了巨大的努力。

B2 adjective /ˈvaɪəbəl/

viable

可行的, 可操作的

Meaning

Capable of working successfully; feasible.

Example

A viable solution is necessary for long-term success.

一个可行的解决方案对长期成功至关重要。

C2 noun /ˈbɪlɪŋzˌɡeɪt/

billingsgate

粗俗或侮辱性的语言

Meaning

Coarse or abusive language; vulgar or offensive speech.

Example

The heated argument quickly descended into billingsgate.

激烈的争论迅速转化为粗俗的语言。

B2 noun, verb /ˈriːteɪl/

retail

零售

Meaning

the sale of goods to the public in small quantities for use or consumption rather than for resale

Example

The company specializes in the retail of clothing and accessories.

公司专注于服装和配件的零售业务。

C1 noun /ˈbʊl.ək/

Bullock

牛犊

Meaning

a young bull; a castrated bull used for farm work

Example

The farmer used a bullock to plow the field.

农民用牛犊来耕地。

C1 noun ˌmek.ə.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

mechanization

机械化

Meaning

The process of introducing machines or replacing manual labor with machines.

Example

Mechanization has revolutionized agriculture.

机械化已经彻底改变了农业。

B1 verb /rɪˈlaɪ/

rely

依赖

Meaning

to depend on or trust someone or something

Example

I rely on my friends for support.

我依赖我的朋友寻求支持。

A1 verb /bɪˈliːv/

believe

相信

Meaning

to think that something is true; to have faith in

Example

I believe in hard work and dedication.

我相信努力工作和奉献。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈruːli/

Unruly

不守规矩的; 乱七八糟的;

Meaning

difficult to control or manage; disorderly and disruptive

Example

The unruly crowd refused to follow the safety instructions.

那群无法控制的人群拒绝遵循安全指令。

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 /ˈɪmprəvaɪz/

improvise

Meaning

To create or perform something spontaneously without preparation.

Example

The actor had to improvise his lines when he forgot the script.

B2 noun /ˈvæljuː ˌprɒpəˈzɪʃən/

value proposition

一份说明产品或服务提供给客户的独特价值或好处的声明

Meaning

A statement that explains the unique benefits or value that a product or service offers to customers.

Example

A clear value proposition attracts more customers.

明确的价值主张吸引更多的客户。

A2 preposition /wɪðˈɪn/

within

内部

Meaning

inside the limits of something, or as part of a particular space or time

Example

The keys are within the drawer.

钥匙在抽屉里。

C2 adjective /veɪnˈɡlɔːriəs/

vainglorious

自负的

Meaning

Excessively proud of oneself or one’s achievements; boastful.

Example

The vainglorious leader boasted about his minor achievements.

那个自负的领导者炫耀着他的微不足道的成就。

B2 noun /ˈtruːθ.fəl.nəs/

Truthfulness

诚实

Meaning

the quality of being truthful; honesty and accuracy in what one says or does

Example

Her truthfulness in the investigation helped solve the case quickly.

她在调查中的诚实帮助迅速解决了案件。

A2 noun /trɪk/

Trick

把戏; 欺骗; 诡计;

Meaning

a cunning act intended to deceive; a skillful action performed for entertainment

Example

The magician performed an amazing card trick that fooled everyone.

魔术师表演了一个令人惊叹的纸牌把戏，欺骗了所有人。

B2 noun /pəˈnɪn.sjə.lə/

Peninsula

半岛

Meaning

a piece of land that is almost completely surrounded by water but connected to the mainland

Example

The Korean Peninsula is located in East Asia.

朝鲜半岛位于东亚。

A1 pronoun /ðiːz/

these

这些

Meaning

used to refer to things or people that are near or present

Example

These are my friends.

这些是我的朋友。

B1 verb /dɪˈliːt/

delete

Meaning

to remove or erase something, especially written or recorded information

Example

He accidentally deleted all the files from his computer.

C2 adjective /dɛˈspɒtɪk/

despotic

专制

Meaning

exercising power in a cruel, oppressive, or authoritarian way

Example

The king’s despotic rule left the people in misery.

国王的专制统治使人民陷入了痛苦。

C1 noun /ˌdɪsərˈteɪʃən/

dissertation

学位论文

Meaning

A long piece of writing on a particular subject, usually written for a university degree.

Example

She spent two years writing her doctoral dissertation.

她花了两年时间写她的博士论文。

C1 adjective /pəˈrɛniəl/

perennial

常青

Meaning

lasting or existing for a long time, or recurring continually

Example

Climate change is a perennial concern for scientists.

气候变化是科学家的一个长期关注问题。

C1 adjective /əˈprɛs.ɪv/

Oppressive

压迫的

Meaning

Harsh and authoritarian; overwhelming; causing distress; tyrannical;

Example

The oppressive heat made it difficult to work outside during the summer.

压迫性的热浪使得夏天在外工作变得很困难。

C2 adjective /mɜːrˈkjʊriəl/

mercurial

善变的

Meaning

subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood or mind.

Example

She is known for her mercurial temperament.

她以其善变的脾气而闻名。

C1 verb /ˈkwɪkən/

quicken

加快

Meaning

to make or become faster; to accelerate

Example

His pulse began to quicken as he approached the finish line.

他的脉搏在接近终点线时开始加速。

A2 noun /ˈpɑːsˌpɔːrt/

passport

护照

Meaning

an official government document that identifies a person and allows them to travel internationally

Example

She renewed her passport before traveling abroad.

她在出国前更新了她的护照。

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。

B2 verb /ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnd/

comprehend

理解

Meaning

to understand or grasp the meaning of something

Example

It is difficult to comprehend the scale of the disaster.

理解灾难的规模很困难。

B2 noun /ˈpæntri/

pantry

储藏室

Meaning

A small room or cupboard where food, dishes, and kitchen supplies are stored.

Example

She stocked the pantry with fresh groceries for the week.

她用新鲜的杂货为这周装满了储藏室。

C2 adjective /ˈkɒndaɪn/

condign

应得的

Meaning

deserved, appropriate, and fitting (especially punishment)

Example

The criminal received condign punishment for his crimes.

罪犯因其罪行受到了应得的惩罚。

C2 adjective /ˈlɪmpɪd/

limpid

清澈

Meaning

Clear and transparent, easily understood.

Example

The limpid water of the lake reflected the sky perfectly.

湖水清澈地反射了天空。

A2 noun /blʌd/

Blood

血液

Meaning

the red liquid that circulates in the arteries and veins of humans and animals, carrying oxygen to and carbon dioxide from the tissues of the body

Example

The doctor took a blood sample for testing.

医生取了一个血样进行测试。

B2 adjective; verb (past/participle) /əˈʃʊrd/

assured

确信的；有把握的

Meaning

confident and certain; guaranteed or made certain

Example

She felt assured that everything would work out.

她确信一切都会顺利。

B2 noun /ˈkɑːrɡoʊ/

cargo

货物

Meaning

goods carried by a ship, plane, or other transport

Example

The ship was loaded with valuable cargo.

船上装载了珍贵的货物。

B2 noun /mjuːl/

Mule

骡子

Meaning

the offspring of a donkey and a horse, used as a working animal

Example

The farmer used a mule to carry heavy loads.

农民用骡子搬运重物。

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。

B2 adjective /ˈkɒŋ.kriːt/

Concrete

坚固的；真实的；有形的；具体的

Meaning

solid; real; tangible; actual and specific

Example

We need concrete evidence to support our claims.

我们需要具体的证据来支持我们的主张。

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。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈjuː.ʒu.əl/

Unusual

不寻常; 奇怪;

Meaning

not typical; strange; different from what is normal

Example

She wore an unusual dress to the party.

她穿了一件不寻常的衣服去参加派对。

C1 noun /ˈnʌt.meg/

Nut meg

肉豆蔻

Meaning

a spice made from the seed of the fruit of an evergreen tree, used in cooking and baking

Example

The recipe called for a teaspoon of ground nutmeg to flavor the custard.

食谱中要求用一茶匙磨碎的肉豆蔻来调味蛋奶冻。

A2 noun /kəˈnɛkʃən/

connection

连接

Meaning

a relationship in which a person, thing, or idea is linked or associated with something else

Example

There is a strong connection between exercise and health.

运动和健康之间有着紧密的联系。

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。

C2 adjective /ˈlɪsɪt/

licit

合法

Meaning

Permitted by law or by rules; legal.

Example

The trade of certain goods is licit under international law.

某些商品的贸易在国际法下是合法的。

B2 adjective /ˈklæsɪfaɪd/

classified

机密的；分类的

Meaning

arranged into categories; officially secret or restricted

Example

The report contains classified information and cannot be shared publicly.

这份报告包含机密信息。

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 adjective /ˈniːd.ləs/

Needless

不必要的

Meaning

unnecessary; not required; without purpose

Example

The argument was needless and could have been avoided.

这场争论是多余的，本来可以避免。

C1 noun /ˈɪn.trə.vɜːrt/

introvert

内向

Meaning

A person who tends to be shy and prefers spending time alone rather than in groups.

Example

As an introvert, he preferred reading over attending parties.

作为一个内向的人，他更喜欢读书而不是参加派对。

A1 noun /fʌn/

fun

乐趣

Meaning

enjoyment, amusement, or light-hearted pleasure

Example

We had a lot of fun at the party.

我们在聚会上玩得很开心。

A1 noun /tɔɪ/

toy

玩具

Meaning

an object for children to play with

Example

The child received a toy car for his birthday.

孩子收到了一个玩具车作为生日礼物。

C2 adjective /ˌhɛtərəʊˈmɔːrfɪk/

heteromorphic

异形的

Meaning

Having different forms or shapes, especially in the same species or organism.

Example

Butterflies are heteromorphic during their life cycle, changing forms from larva to adult.

蝴蝶在它们的生命周期中是异形的，从幼虫到成虫改变形态。

C2 verb /ɛkˈskɔːrieɪt/

excoriate

严厉批评

Meaning

To strongly criticize someone; to denounce severely.

Example

The critic excoriated the film for its poor script.

评论家因影片的糟糕剧本而严厉批评了该片。

C1 adjective ˌmɒn.jʊˈmɛn.təl

monumental

极其重要的，巨大的或纪念性的

Meaning

Great in importance, extent, or size; exceptionally great; forming or serving as a monument.

Example

The discovery of electricity was a monumental achievement.

电的发现是一次纪念碑式的成就。

C1 verb /rɪˈnɛɡ/

renege

违约

Meaning

to go back on a promise, agreement, or commitment

Example

The company reneged on its promise to increase wages.

公司违背了他们提高工资的承诺。

B2 adverb dɪˈlɪb.ər.ət.li

deliberately

故意

Meaning

Consciously and intentionally; on purpose.

Example

The actions were deliberately planned to cause harm.

这些行动是故意计划的，以造成伤害。

C2 adjective /bjuːˈkɒlɪk/

bucolic

田园

Meaning

Relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life.

Example

They enjoyed a bucolic picnic by the river.

他们在河边享受了一次田园式的野餐。

C1 verb /ˌpriːdɪˈtɜːrmɪn/

predetermine

预定

Meaning

to establish or decide something in advance

Example

The outcome of the match seemed predetermined.

比赛结果似乎是预定的。

C2 adjective /ɪkˈskɜːsɪv/

excursive

偏离主题的

Meaning

Tending to digress or wander; moving away from the main subject.

Example

His excursive lecture left the students confused about the main topic.

他的偏离主题的讲座让学生们对主要话题感到困惑。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈlaɪ.tənd/

Enlightened

开明的; 觉悟的; 智慧的;

Meaning

having or showing a rational, modern outlook; having spiritual knowledge or understanding

Example

The enlightened teacher shared wisdom with all her students.

那位开明的老师与她的所有学生分享了智慧。

B2 noun /dʒet/

Jet

喷气式飞机

Meaning

a rapid stream of liquid, gas, or flame; an aircraft powered by jet engines

Example

The jet took off smoothly and reached cruising altitude quickly.

这架喷气机平稳起飞，迅速达到了巡航高度。

A1 noun /ˈnʌmbər/

number

号码

Meaning

a mathematical value used to count, measure, or label

Example

She gave me her phone number.

她给了我她的电话号码。

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。

C2 noun /əˈstɪɡmətɪzəm/

astigmatism

散光

Meaning

An eye defect causing blurred vision due to irregular curvature of the cornea or lens.

Example

She wears glasses to correct her astigmatism.

她戴眼镜来矫正她的散光。

A2 noun /biːf/

Beef

牛肉

Meaning

meat from a cow or bull

Example

The restaurant serves the best beef steak in town.

餐厅提供城里最好的牛排。

C1 adjective /ʌlˈtɪəriər/

ulterior

隐藏的动机

Meaning

hidden or secret, often with a selfish motive

Example

He invited her with an ulterior motive.

他带着隐藏的动机邀请了她。

B2 verb /rɪˈkɔːl/

recall

回忆

Meaning

to bring (a memory, fact, or situation) back into one's mind

Example

I can't recall the last time we met.

我记不得我们上次见面是什么时候。

C2 noun /ˈɒlɪv bɑːb/

Olive barb

橄榄鲃

Meaning

A small freshwater fish with olive-colored body and barbels

Example

The olive barb is commonly found in South Asian rivers.

橄榄鲃常见于南亚的河流中。

B2 adjective /kəˈrɛspɒndɪŋ/

corresponding

befit

适合

Meaning

to be suitable for; to be appropriate to

Example

Formal attire befits the seriousness of the occasion.

正式的服装适合这个场合的严肃性。

B1 noun /ˈdʒɪn.dʒər/

Ginger

姜

Meaning

a hot fragrant spice made from the rhizome of a plant; the plant itself

Example

The chef added fresh ginger to the stir-fry to enhance its flavor and aroma.

厨师在炒菜中加入了新鲜的姜，以增强其味道和香气。

C2 noun /əˈnjuː.ɪ.ti/

annuity

年金

Meaning

a fixed sum of money paid to someone each year, typically for the rest of their life

Example

She receives an annuity from her late husband's insurance policy.

她从她已故丈夫的保险政策中获得年金。

B1 noun /ˈmem.bə.ʃɪp/

membership

会员资格

Meaning

The state of belonging to or being part of an organization or group.

Example

The country's membership in the organization marked 50 years.

该国在该组织中的会员资格已满50年。

C1 verb /dɪˈmoʊt/

demote

降职

Meaning

to reduce to a lower rank or position

Example

The manager decided to demote the employee for poor performance.

经理决定因表现不佳而降职。

C1 verb /ˌriːɪnˈtɪɡreɪt/

reintegrate

重新融入

Meaning

To bring someone or something back into a group or society after being separated.

Example

The program helps prisoners reintegrate into society.

该程序帮助囚犯重新融入社会。

C1 verb /pərˈplɛks/

perplex

困惑 / 迷惑

Meaning

To confuse or puzzle someone.

Example

The complex instructions perplexed the students.

复杂的指示使学生感到困惑。

A2 noun /ˈtrʌb.əl/

Trouble

麻烦; 问题

Meaning

difficulty or problems; effort or exertion made to do something

Example

The car broke down and caused a lot of trouble for the family.

汽车坏了，给这个家庭带来了很多麻烦。

C2 noun /ˌædjʊˈleɪʃən/

adulation

过度的赞美

Meaning

excessive admiration or flattery

Example

The singer enjoyed the adulation of her fans.

这位歌手享受了粉丝们的过度赞美。

B2 verb /flɜːrt/

flirt

Meaning

to behave as if you are attracted to someone, but not in a serious way

Example

She often flirts with her colleagues at work.

C2 adjective /ˈsuːpaɪn/

supine

仰卧

Meaning

Lying on the back, face upward; failing to act due to laziness or weakness.

Example

He lay supine on the grass, staring at the stars.

他躺在草地上，仰望星星。

C1 verb /ɪmˈpiːd/

impede

阻碍

Meaning

To obstruct or hinder the progress or development of something.

Example

Lack of funds can impede business growth.

资金短缺可能阻碍商业增长。

A2 adjective /ˈnɔː.məl/

Normal

正常; 典型; 符合标准; 健康

Meaning

usual; typical; conforming to a standard; healthy

Example

It's normal to feel nervous before an important exam.

在重要的考试前感到紧张是正常的。

B2 adjective /rɪˈsɔːrsfəl/

resourceful

Meaning

Having the ability to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties.

Example

She is very resourceful when it comes to solving unexpected problems.

C1 noun /pɔl/

Pall

覆盖在棺材上的布; 一层暗淡的覆盖物，创造出阴沉的氛围

Meaning

a cloth spread over a coffin; a dark covering that creates a gloomy atmosphere

Example

A pall of smoke hung over the burning building.

一层烟雾悬挂在燃烧的建筑物上方。

C2 noun /lɒx/ or /lɒk/

lough

湖泊

Meaning

An Irish or Scottish word for a lake or sea inlet.

Example

The fishermen lived by the lough for generations.

渔民们世世代代住在湖泊旁边。

C1 adjective /ˈbaʊn.tɪ.fəl/

bountiful

丰盛的 / 慷慨的

Meaning

Large in quantity; abundant; generous in giving.

Example

The farmer was grateful for the bountiful harvest.

农民感激丰收的成果。

B2 noun /meɪz/

Maze

迷宫

Meaning

A network of paths designed as a puzzle; a confusing situation

Example

The children got lost in the corn maze at the harvest festival.

孩子们在丰收节的玉米迷宫里迷路了。

C1 verb /swɜːrv/

swerve

突然转向

Meaning

to change direction suddenly, especially to avoid hitting something

Example

The car swerved to avoid the dog.

汽车为了避免撞到狗而突然转向。

B2 noun /ɪmˈpɒlɪtnəs/

impoliteness

不礼貌

Meaning

lack of good manners or courtesy; rude behavior

Example

His impoliteness towards the guests shocked everyone.

他对客人的不礼貌让所有人都感到震惊。

C1 adjective /ˌɛnɪɡˈmætɪk/

enigmatic

神秘的

Meaning

mysterious and difficult to interpret or understand

Example

He gave me an enigmatic smile.

他给了我一个神秘的微笑。

C1 noun, verb /tɪndʒ/

tinge

轻微的颜色或味道

Meaning

a slight added color, flavor, or feeling; to add a slight amount of color or quality

Example

Her voice was tinged with sadness.

她的声音带着一丝悲伤。

B2 adjective /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/

neighboring

邻近的

Meaning

situated near or next to another place; adjacent or nearby.

Example

They visited a neighboring village for the festival.

他们去邻村参加节日活动。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈfæləbl̩/

infallible

无懈可击

Meaning

incapable of making mistakes or being wrong

Example

Her judgment seemed infallible in matters of finance.

她的判断在财务问题上似乎无懈可击。

C1 adjective, verb, noun /ˈkaʊntərfɪt/

counterfeit

伪造的

Meaning

made to look like something genuine in order to deceive

Example

The police seized a batch of counterfeit currency.

警方查获了一批伪钞。

C2 adjective /haɪˈbɜːrnəl/

hibernal

Meaning

Relating to or occurring in winter.

Example

The hibernal season is often harsh in the mountains.

C1 noun, verb /əˈsɛnt/

assent

同意

Meaning

To agree to something, especially after careful consideration; an expression of approval.

Example

She nodded her head in silent assent.

她默默地点了点头。

B1 verb /weɪk/

wake

醒来

Meaning

to stop sleeping; to become alert

Example

I wake up at 7 AM every morning.

我每天早上7点醒来。

C1 adjective /səˈriːn/

serene

宁静和平和

Meaning

Calm, peaceful, and untroubled; tranquil.

Example

The lake had a serene and peaceful atmosphere.

湖泊有着宁静和平和的气氛。

C1 adjective /nəʊˈmæd.ɪk/

nomadic

游牧

Meaning

Living the life of a nomad; wandering from place to place without a fixed home.

Example

The tribe led a nomadic lifestyle.

部落过着游牧生活。

B1 noun /ɡuːs/

Goose

鹅

Meaning

large waterbird with a long neck and webbed feet

Example

The goose swam gracefully across the pond.

那只鹅优雅地游过池塘。

C2 noun /ˈfuːləri/

foolery

愚蠢

Meaning

Silly or foolish behavior or actions.

Example

His constant foolery made the meeting hard to take seriously.

他不断的愚蠢让会议变得难以认真对待。

B2 verb /roʊm/

roam

漫游

Meaning

to walk or travel without a specific destination; to wander

Example

Wild animals roam freely in the forest.

野生动物在森林中自由漫游。

C1 adjective /pəˈfʌŋk.tər.i/

perfunctory

敷衍

Meaning

done without much effort, interest, or thought

Example

He gave a perfunctory nod and walked away.

他草率地点了点头然后走开了。

C1 noun ɪnˈsɛpʃən

inception

开端

Meaning

The establishment or starting point of an institution or activity.

Example

The inception of the company marked a new era in the industry.

公司的创始标志着行业的新纪元。

B1 verb /spaɪ/

spy

间谍

Meaning

to secretly collect information about a person, group, or country

Example

He was caught spying on his neighbor through the window.

他在窗户旁边偷偷地监视邻居时被抓住了。

C1 adjective /ˈspɑːrtn/

spartan

斯巴达式

Meaning

showing simplicity and lack of luxury; austere

Example

He lived in a spartan room with just a bed and a chair.

他住在一个斯巴达式的房间里，只有一张床和一把椅子。

B2 noun ˈlɪt.ər.ə.si ˌreɪts

literacy rates

识字率

Meaning

The percentage of people in a population who can read and write; measures of educational levels in a population.

Example

Literacy rates impact socioeconomic conditions.

识字率影响着社会经济状况。

B2 adjective /ˌʌnrɪˈlaɪəbl/

Unreliable

不可靠的; 不能被信任或依赖

Meaning

not dependable; not able to be trusted or relied upon

Example

The old car is unreliable and breaks down frequently.

这辆老车不可靠，常常坏掉。

B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsələr/

counsellor

咨询师

Meaning

a person trained to give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems; an advisor

Example

She spoke to a counsellor to get advice about her career.

她和一名咨询师谈了自己的职业问题。

A2 adjective /ˌwelˈnoʊn/

well-known

著名

Meaning

known by many people; famous or recognized

Example

He is a well-known actor in his country.

他是他国家的著名演员。

C1 verb /ˌmɪsˈkaʊnt/

miscount

算错

Meaning

To count wrongly or inaccurately.

Example

He miscounted the number of chairs in the hall.

他错算了大厅里的椅子数量。

C1 noun /ˈzɪn.i.ə/

Zinnia

泽尼亚

Meaning

A colorful garden flower with daisy-like blooms, popular for its vibrant colors and long-lasting nature

Example

The garden was filled with bright zinnias in various colors.

花园里充满了各种色彩鲜艳的泽尼亚花。

C1 noun /ˌɪnkwɪˈzɪʃən/

inquisition

宗教裁判

Meaning

A prolonged and intense questioning or investigation, often harsh in nature.

Example

The journalist faced an inquisition from the panel about his sources.

记者面对小组对他消息来源的严厉质询。

C1 noun /ˈef.ɪ.dʒi/

Effigy

肖像; 抗议模型

Meaning

a sculpture or model of a person, especially one made as a protest

Example

The protesters burned an effigy of the corrupt politician in the square.

抗议者在广场上烧毁了腐败政治家的肖像。

C1 verb /ɪnˈterəˌɡeɪt/

interrogate

审问

Meaning

to ask someone questions in a thorough and formal way; to question intensively

Example

The police interrogated the suspect for hours.

警察审问嫌疑人几个小时。

B1 noun /ˈaɪ.braʊ/

Eyebrow

眉毛

Meaning

the strip of hair growing on the ridge above the eye socket

Example

She raised her eyebrow in surprise.

她惊讶地抬起了眉毛。

A2 adverb /ˈnaʊədeɪz/

Now-a-days

如今; 现在

Meaning

at the present time; in these times

Example

Now-a-days, people prefer online shopping.

现在人们更喜欢在线购物。

B2 verb /kənˈfes/

confess

承认

Meaning

to admit guilt or wrongdoing; to acknowledge

Example

He confessed his mistake to his teacher.

他向老师承认了自己的错误。

C2 noun /ˈrɒndoʊ/

rondo

音乐作品（具有重复主题）

Meaning

a musical composition with a recurring leading theme

Example

The pianist ended the recital with a lively rondo.

钢琴家以一首生动的朗多结束了演奏。

B1 noun əˈnæl.ə.sɪs

analysis

分析

Meaning

Detailed examination and evaluation of data or information to understand its components and relationships.

Example

Data analysis is crucial for machine learning models.

数据分析对于机器学习模型至关重要。

A1 pronoun /huː/

who

谁

Meaning

used to ask about a person or people

Example

Who is coming to the party tonight?

今晚谁来参加派对？