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A2 verb /ˈstɑːtɪŋ/

starting

开始
Meaning
beginning to do or experience something
Example
She is starting a new job next week.
她下周开始一份新工作。
B2 noun /ˈboʊlər/

bowler

投球员
Meaning
a person who delivers the ball in cricket; also a type of hard felt hat with a rounded crown
Example
The bowler took three wickets in the first over.
投球员在第一轮中拿下了三个wicket。
B2 noun /ˈlɪtə(r)/

liter

Meaning
a metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter
Example
The recipe calls for two liters of water.
C1 noun /sɪˈkluːʒən/

seclusion

隐居
Meaning
The state of being private, away from other people.
Example
She spent the weekend in complete seclusion in her cabin.
她在她的小屋里度过了完全的隐居周末。
C1 adjective /ˈɡreɪsləs/

graceless

不雅
Meaning
Lacking elegance, charm, or social refinement.
Example
His graceless behavior embarrassed everyone at the party.
他的不雅行为让派对上的每个人都感到尴尬。
C1 noun ˌpraɪɔːrɪtaɪˈzeɪʃən

prioritization

优先排序
Meaning
The action or process of deciding the relative importance or urgency of things.
Example
Effective prioritization ensures resources are used efficiently.
有效的优先排序确保资源得到有效利用。
C1 adjective /rɪˈpʌɡ.nənt/

Repugnant

令人反感的; 令人厌恶的; 令人不快的
Meaning
extremely distasteful; unacceptable; causing disgust or strong dislike
Example
The idea of lying to his parents was repugnant to him.
对父母撒谎的想法让他感到反感。
B2 adverb /əˈfɪʃəli/

officially

正式地
Meaning
in a formal or authorized way
Example
The building was officially opened by the mayor.
这座建筑由市长正式开幕。
C1 verb /trænˈzækt/

transact

进行交易
Meaning
to conduct or carry out business, a deal, or activity
Example
Customers can transact their banking online.
客户可以在线进行银行交易。
B1 noun /ɪˈdɪʃən/

edition

版本
Meaning
a particular version or printing of a book, newspaper, or other publication
Example
The latest edition of the magazine sold out quickly.
杂志的最新版本很快卖完了。
B1 adjective /əˈɡrɛsɪv/

aggressive

激进
Meaning
ready or likely to attack or confront; forceful
Example
The salesman used an aggressive strategy to close the deal.
销售员使用了激进的策略来完成交易。
B2 adjective /ˌɪd.iˈɒt.ɪk/

Idiotic

愚蠢
Meaning
extremely stupid; foolish; senseless
Example
His idiotic behavior embarrassed everyone at the meeting.
他的愚蠢行为让会议上的所有人感到尴尬。
B1 noun əˈwɛrnɪs

Awareness

意识
Meaning
Knowledge or understanding about important issues, particularly environmental conservation.
Example
Spreading awareness is essential to save butterflies.
传播意识对于拯救蝴蝶至关重要。
A2 noun /ˈmʌʃ.ruːm/

Mushroom

蘑菇
Meaning
a type of fungus that can be eaten, often used in cooking
Example
The pizza was topped with fresh mushrooms.
披萨上撒上了新鲜的蘑菇。
B2 noun /præŋk/

prank

恶作剧
Meaning
A trick that is intended to be funny but not harmful.
Example
They played a harmless prank on their friend during the party.
他们在派对上和朋友玩了一个无害的恶作剧。
C2 noun /tɛkˈnɒɡrəfi/

technography

技术学
Meaning
the descriptive study or writing about the practical arts, technologies, or technical methods of a society
Example
The anthropologist specialized in technography to understand indigenous tool-making traditions.
人类学家专门研究技术学，以了解土著工具制作的传统。
B2 verb /ˈspɛkjʊˌleɪt/

speculate

投机 / 投资
Meaning
To form a theory or guess without firm evidence; to invest in stocks, property, etc. hoping for profit.
Example
Experts speculate that the company may expand into new markets.
专家推测公司可能会扩展到新市场。
C2 noun /sɜːrˈsiːs/

surcease

停止
Meaning
a temporary or final ending or stopping of something
Example
The noise finally came to a surcease after midnight.
噪音在午夜后终于停止了。
A2 adjective kɑːm

calm

平静
Meaning
Not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions; peaceful.
Example
The calm environment supports healing.
安静的环境有助于康复。
B2 verb /ɪˈkwɪp/

equip

装备
Meaning
to provide someone or something with the necessary items or skills for a task
Example
The school equipped its students with modern technology.
学校为学生配备了现代科技。
B2 noun /ˈtroʊfi/

trophy

奖杯
Meaning
An object awarded as a prize for a victory or achievement.
Example
She proudly displayed the trophy she won in the competition.
她骄傲地展示了她在比赛中赢得的奖杯。
C2 noun /ˌpoʊpʊˈriː/

potpourri

干花混合物
Meaning
a mixture of dried flowers and spices kept in a bowl to perfume a room; a miscellaneous collection
Example
The living room was filled with the scent of potpourri.
客厅里充满了波普瑞的香气。
C2 adjective /ˈtræktəbəl/

tractable

容易控制或影响
Meaning
easy to control or influence
Example
The child was surprisingly tractable during the long journey.
那个孩子在漫长的旅程中出奇的容易控制。
B1 adjective /dɪsˈɒnəst/

Dishonest

不诚实的; 欺骗的; 狡猾的
Meaning
not honest; fraudulent; deceitful
Example
The dishonest salesman tried to sell them a broken car.
那个不诚实的销售员试图卖给他们一辆坏车。
C1 adjective /ˌloʊ ˈspɪrɪtɪd/

low-spirited

沮丧
Meaning
feeling sad, depressed, or lacking enthusiasm
Example
He felt low-spirited after hearing the bad news.
他在听到坏消息后感到沮丧。
C1 adjective /ˈstɒdʒi/

stodgy

沉闷的，老式的
Meaning
Dull, uninspired, or old-fashioned; also heavy and hard to digest when referring to food.
Example
The lecture was so stodgy that many students struggled to stay awake.
讲座太沉闷了，以至于许多学生难以保持清醒。
B2 noun /ˈɑːr.mər/

Armour

盔甲
Meaning
protective covering worn by soldiers; metal plating for military vehicles
Example
The knight wore heavy armour to protect himself in battle.
骑士穿着沉重的盔甲以保护自己在战斗中。
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。
B2 noun /ˈdiːtʊr/

detour

绕行
Meaning
A longer or less direct route taken to avoid something or reach a destination.
Example
We had to take a detour because the main road was closed.
因为主干道封闭，我们不得不绕行。
C2 noun /ˈækmi/

acme

顶点
Meaning
the highest point of achievement or excellence
Example
Winning the award was the acme of his career.
赢得奖项是他事业的顶点。
B2 verb /ɪnˈdeɪndʒər/

endanger

危及
Meaning
To put someone or something at risk or in danger.
Example
Cutting down forests can endanger many species of animals.
砍伐森林可能会使许多物种面临危险。
B1 verb ˈtrænsfər

transfer

转移
Meaning
To move from one place to another; to hand over.
Example
Power transfer was necessary.
电力转移是必要的。
C2 noun /ˈiːɡres/

egress

出口
Meaning
The action of going out or leaving a place; an exit.
Example
The emergency door provided an egress for the trapped workers.
紧急出口为被困的工人提供了一个出口。
B2 verb /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/

rejoice

欢欣
Meaning
to feel or show great joy; to celebrate
Example
The family rejoices at the good news.
这个家庭因好消息而欢欣鼓舞。
C1 adjective /ˈtrænzɪtɔːri/

transitory

暂时的
Meaning
Not permanent; temporary.
Example
The transitory nature of fame makes it difficult to maintain.
名声的暂时性使得保持它变得困难。
C1 noun mælˈnʌr.ɪʃ.mənt

malnourishment

营养不良
Meaning
Lack of proper nutrition, caused by not having enough to eat, not eating enough of the right things, or being unable to use the food that one does eat.
Example
Children in poverty-stricken areas suffer from malnourishment.
贫困地区的孩子们遭受营养不良。
B2 noun fəˈtiːɡ

fatigue

疲劳
Meaning
Physical or mental exhaustion due to prolonged exertion or mental stress
Example
Lack of sleep leads to extreme fatigue.
缺乏睡眠会导致极度疲劳。
C1 noun /ˈdeɪ.li.ə/

Dahlia

大丽花
Meaning
a garden plant with brightly colored flowers that bloom in summer and autumn
Example
She planted colorful dahlias in her garden last summer.
她在去年夏天在花园里种了五颜六色的大丽花。
B1 noun /kjuː/

Queue

队列
Meaning
a line of people or things waiting for something; a sequence
Example
We had to wait in a long queue to buy tickets for the movie.
我们必须在一条长队列中等待购买电影票。
B1 noun /ˈmænər/

manner

方式 / 举止
Meaning
a way in which something is done or happens
Example
He spoke in a polite manner.
他说话很有礼貌。
C1 noun /ˌiː.kəˈnɒm.ɪk dɪˈspær.ɪ.ti/

Economic Disparity

经济不平等
Meaning
The unequal distribution of income and opportunity between different groups in society.
Example
Addressing economic disparity is crucial for social stability.
解决经济不平等问题对社会稳定至关重要。
B1 adverb /əˈrɪdʒɪnəli/

originally

最初
Meaning
in the beginning, at first
Example
Originally, she wanted to be a doctor.
最初，她想成为一名医生。
C1 adjective /ˈraʊzɪŋ/

rousing

激动人心
Meaning
Exciting, inspiring, or stirring.
Example
The speaker delivered a rousing speech that moved the audience.
演讲者发表了一个激动人心的演讲，打动了观众。
C2 verb /lɑːl/

loll

懒散地坐着
Meaning
To sit, lie, or stand in a lazy, relaxed way.
Example
He lolled on the sofa after a long day at work.
在长时间的工作后，他懒散地坐在沙发上。
C2 verb /əˈkriːt/

accrete

逐渐增长
Meaning
to grow or increase gradually by accumulation or addition
Example
Dust particles accrete over time to form larger celestial bodies.
尘埃颗粒随着时间积累，形成更大的天体。
A1 preposition /frəm/ or /frʌm/

from

从
Meaning
Used to indicate the starting point of a journey, action, or source.
Example
She came from Dhaka to visit her family.
她从达卡来探望她的家人。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtɜːrmənəbl/

interminable

无尽
Meaning
Seemingly endless; having no apparent end.
Example
The meeting felt interminable and exhausting.
会议感觉无尽且令人疲惫。
A2 noun /ˈkænsər/

cancer

癌症
Meaning
A disease in which abnormal cells divide uncontrollably and destroy body tissue.
Example
Smoking is a leading cause of lung cancer.
吸烟是导致肺癌的主要原因。
C2 noun /ˈproʊtoʊˌplæzəm/

protoplasm

原生质
Meaning
The living substance inside a cell, including the cytoplasm and nucleus.
Example
Scientists observed the movement of protoplasm under the microscope.
科学家在显微镜下观察了原生质的运动。
C1 verb; noun /beltʃ/

belch

打嗝
Meaning
to expel air noisily from the stomach through the mouth; to emit or pour out suddenly and forcefully
Example
After drinking the soda, he belched loudly.
喝了汽水后，他大声打嗝。
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。
C1 noun /taɪˈpɒɡrəfi/

typography

排版
Meaning
the art and technique of arranging type to make written language legible and visually appealing
Example
Good typography improves the readability of a website.
良好的排版提高了网站的可读性。
C1 adjective /ˈæm.ɪ.kə.bəl/

amicable

友好的
Meaning
Having a spirit of friendliness; without serious disagreement or rancor.
Example
They reached an amicable agreement.
他们达成了友好的协议。
B1 noun /twɪst/

Twist

转弯; 扭曲; 转折;
Meaning
a turn, curve, or bend; an unexpected development; a dance
Example
The story had an unexpected twist at the end.
故事的结尾有一个意外的转折。
C2 adjective /ɡrʌf/

gruff

粗鲁
Meaning
Rough or stern in manner, speech, or voice.
Example
Despite his gruff manner, he was very kind-hearted.
尽管他举止粗鲁，他还是非常善良。
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。
A1 preposition, adverb /ˈoʊvər/

over

在…上面
Meaning
across, on top of, or beyond
Example
The book is lying over the table.
书在桌子上面。
A1 verb /ˈænsər/

answer

回答
Meaning
to respond to a question; to reply; to solve
Example
She will answer the phone when it rings.
她会在电话响时接电话。
B2 verb /rɪˈzɜːv/

reserve

预定
Meaning
to keep something for future use; to book in advance
Example
I want to reserve a table for dinner.
我想为晚餐预订一张桌子。
C1 verb /ɛtʃ/

etch

刻
Meaning
to cut or carve a design onto a surface
Example
The artist etched her initials into the glass.
艺术家把她的名字刻在玻璃上。
C2 noun /ˈpɛnjʊri/

penury

极端贫困
Meaning
extreme poverty or destitution
Example
He grew up in penury but became successful later in life.
他在极度贫困中长大，但后来在生活中成功。
C2 verb /ɪˈluːmɪn/

illumine

照亮
Meaning
to light up or make clear
Example
The rising sun illumined the mountain peaks.
初升的太阳照亮了山峰。
C2 noun /niˈɒlədʒi/

neology

使用新词或研究其起源
Meaning
The use of new words or the study of their origin.
Example
The professor specialized in neology, studying the creation of modern slang.
教授专注于新词学，研究现代俚语的创造。
B2 noun /ˈpen.ʃən/

Pension

养老金
Meaning
a regular payment made to someone who is no longer working because of age or disability
Example
After retirement, he receives a monthly pension from the company.
退休后，他从公司领取每月养老金。
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 adjective /ˈhændi/

handy

易于使用
Meaning
convenient to use or easily accessible; skillful with the hands
Example
This pocket knife is very handy when you go camping.
这把口袋刀在露营时非常有用。
C2 noun /broʊɡ/

brogue

坚固的鞋子；口音
Meaning
A strong outdoor shoe; also a marked accent, especially Irish or Scottish.
Example
He bought a pair of stylish brogues for the wedding.
他为婚礼买了一双时尚的布罗格鞋。
C2 noun /pɜːr bɔɪld raɪs/

Per boiled rice

预煮米
Meaning
Rice that has been partially boiled in the husk before milling; parboiled rice
Example
Per boiled rice retains more nutrients than regular white rice.
预煮米比普通白米保留更多营养成分。
C1 adjective /əˈdɛpt/

adept

熟练
Meaning
Very skilled or proficient at something.
Example
She is adept at solving complex mathematical problems.
她擅长解决复杂的数学问题。
C1 noun /ˈnjuːɑːns/

nuance

细微差别
Meaning
A subtle difference in shade of meaning, appearance, or sound.
Example
He noticed the subtle nuance in her expression.
他注意到她表情中的细微差别。
A2 verb riˈsaɪklɪŋ

recycling

回收
Meaning
The process of converting waste materials into new materials and objects to prevent waste.
Example
Recycling plastic helps in reducing waste.
回收塑料有助于减少废物。
A2 noun ˈɑːrɡjumənt

argument

争论
Meaning
A reason or set of reasons given with the aim of persuading others that an action or idea is right or wrong.
Example
His argument was based on majority.
他的争论基于多数。
C1 adjective /ˌʌndərˈsteɪtɪd/

understated

低调的
Meaning
Presented in a subtle and restrained way.
Example
She wore an elegant but understated dress.
她穿了一件优雅但低调的裙子。
C1 verb /ˈstɪp.jʊ.leɪt/

stipulate

规定
Meaning
to demand or specify a condition in an agreement or contract
Example
The contract stipulates that payment must be made within 30 days.
合同规定付款必须在30天内完成。
C1 noun /ˈprəʊ.lɒɡ/

prologue

序言
Meaning
an introduction to a book, play, or event
Example
The novel begins with a short prologue set in the past.
这本小说以一段设定在过去的简短序言开始。
B1 adjective /ˈlaɪv.li/

Lively

充满活力的; 活泼的; 快乐的
Meaning
full of life and energy; animated; cheerful
Example
The children had a lively discussion about their favorite books.
孩子们就他们最喜欢的书进行了充满活力的讨论。
C1 noun /rɪˈpen.təns/

Repentance

悔改
Meaning
the action of repenting; sincere regret or remorse
Example
His genuine repentance moved everyone in the courtroom.
他真正的悔改感动了法庭上的所有人。
C1 noun /rɪˈmɪt.əns/

Remittance

汇款
Meaning
A sum of money sent in payment or as a gift.
Example
The country's economy benefits from expatriate remittance.
该国的经济从侨汇中受益。
B2 noun /ˈriːzənɪŋ/

reasoning

推理
Meaning
the process of thinking about something in a logical way in order to form a conclusion or judgment
Example
Her reasoning for leaving was clear and logical.
她离开的推理是清晰和合逻辑的。
C2 noun /ˈsælvər/

salver

银托盘
Meaning
A tray, typically made of silver, used for serving food or drinks.
Example
The butler brought in the tea on a silver salver.
管家将茶水放在银托盘上端来。
C2 verb /kɔːk/

caulk

密封
Meaning
to seal a crack or gap with a waterproof filler
Example
He caulked the window frames to stop the draft.
他用密封胶封住了窗框，以阻止空气流通。
C1 verb, noun /dɪsˈkrɛdɪt/

discredit

诋毁
Meaning
To harm the reputation of someone or something; loss of respect or credibility.
Example
The scandal discredited the politician in the eyes of the public.
丑闻使这位政治家在公众眼中失去了信誉。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈraɪp/

Unripe

未成熟的
Meaning
not fully developed or matured; not ready to be eaten
Example
The unripe bananas will turn yellow in a few days.
未成熟的香蕉几天后会变黄。
C1 adjective /ˈpaɪ.əs/

Pious

虔诚的
Meaning
devoutly religious; showing reverence for God
Example
The pious monk spent hours in prayer every day.
这位虔诚的僧侣每天花费数小时祈祷。
C2 adjective /ˈdɒdərɪŋ/

doddering

颤抖的 / 虚弱的
Meaning
Weak, shaky, or unsteady, especially due to old age.
Example
The doddering professor struggled to climb the stairs.
那位dodering教授艰难地爬上了楼梯。
A1 noun /dɪˈsɛmbər/

december

十二月
Meaning
the twelfth and last month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
December is usually cold in many countries.
十二月在许多国家通常很冷。
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈloʊd/

overload

过载
Meaning
to load with too much weight or cargo; to give too much work or information
Example
Don't overload the washing machine or it might break down.
不要过载洗衣机，否则它可能会坏掉。
C2 noun /ˈæl.ɪ.mənt/

aliment

食物
Meaning
food or nourishment that sustains life
Example
Fruits and vegetables are important aliments for a healthy body.
水果和蔬菜是维持健康身体的重要食物。
C1 adjective /kwɪər/

Queer

奇怪的; 不寻常的; 特殊的
Meaning
strange; unusual; peculiar; odd
Example
The old house had a queer atmosphere that made visitors uncomfortable.
这座老房子有一种奇怪的气氛，让访客感到不舒服。
C1 noun /təˈnæs.ə.ti/

tenacity

坚韧
Meaning
Determination, persistence, and the quality of not giving up
Example
His tenacity in solving problems led to his success.
他在解决问题时的坚韧让他取得了成功。
C2 verb /kəˈmɪŋɡəl/

commingle

混合
Meaning
To mix or blend different things together.
Example
The charity does not commingle donations with operational funds.
慈善机构不会将捐款与运营资金混合。
C2 noun /ˈæl.kə.laɪ ækt/

Alkali Act

碱性法案
Meaning
A British law passed in 1863 to regulate the emission of hydrochloric acid gas from alkali works, representing one of the first pieces of environmental legislation.
Example
The Alkali Act of 1863 was one of the first environmental laws.
1863年的碱性法案是最早的环境法律之一。
B2 adjective /dɪˈskriːt/

discreet

谨慎的
Meaning
careful and prudent in one's speech or actions, especially to keep something confidential or avoid embarrassment
Example
She was discreet about the details of their conversation.
她对他们谈话的细节非常谨慎。
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。
C2 noun /ˈpæsɪt/

Passet

奶酪
Meaning
Fresh cheese curds; cottage cheese made from curdled milk
Example
The cook prepared fresh passet by curdling warm milk with lemon juice.
厨师通过用柠檬汁凝固温热的牛奶，制作了新鲜的奶酪。
A2 noun /ˈɡræmər/

grammar

语法
Meaning
the system and structure of a language, including rules for syntax, morphology, and usage
Example
She studied grammar to improve her writing skills.
她学习语法来提高写作能力。
B2 verb /ʃɛd/

shed

掉落
Meaning
to let something fall off naturally, such as leaves, hair, or tears
Example
Trees shed their leaves in autumn.
树木在秋天落叶。
B2 adjective /bɪˈliːvəbl̩/

believable

可信的
Meaning
Able to be trusted or accepted as true or reasonable.
Example
Her story was so detailed that it sounded believable.
她的故事如此详细，以至于听起来很可信。
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。
C2 noun /ˈeə.rəm/

Arum

阿罗姆
Meaning
a plant with large arrow-shaped leaves and a white spathe, also known as taro
Example
Arum leaves are commonly used in Bengali cuisine for cooking.
阿罗姆叶子常用于印度菜肴中进行烹饪。
B2 verb /ɪˈvoʊk/

evoke

唤起
Meaning
to bring a feeling, memory, or image into the mind
Example
The old song evoked memories of her childhood.
那首老歌唤起了她童年的回忆。
B2 noun /ˌɪntərˈsɛkʃən/

intersection

交叉口
Meaning
a point where two or more things intersect, especially a road or path
Example
The intersection of Main Street and 5th Avenue is always busy.
主街和第五大道的交叉口总是很忙。
C2 noun /ˈɡæŋ.weɪ/

gangway

Meaning
A narrow passage or walkway; also an exclamation used to clear the way.
Example
The sailors lowered the gangway for passengers to board.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈmɒdɪfaɪd/

unmodified

未修改的
Meaning
not changed from its original form or state
Example
The data was used in its unmodified form for analysis.
这些数据以未修改的形式用于分析。
B2 noun /ˌkɑː.bəʊˈhaɪ.dreɪts/

carbohydrates

碳水化合物
Meaning
Organic compounds consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, serving as a primary source of energy for the body.
Example
Whole grains are a great source of healthy carbohydrates.
全谷物是健康碳水化合物的极佳来源。
B2 noun /wæks ˈkændəl/

Wax-candle

蜡烛
Meaning
a cylinder of wax with a wick through it that burns to give light
Example
We lit a wax candle during the power outage.
在停电期间我们点燃了一支蜡烛
B2 verb /ˈlaɪtən/

lighten

使变亮；缓和
Meaning
to make something brighter or less dark; to make something less heavy or serious
Example
A joke can lighten the mood during a tense meeting.
一个笑话可以缓和紧张会议的气氛。
C2 adjective /ɛɡˈzɪɡjuəs/

exiguous

稀缺
Meaning
small in amount; scanty or inadequate
Example
They survived on exiguous rations during the journey.
他们在旅途中依靠稀缺的口粮生存。
B2 verb /ˈtrɪɡər/

trigger

触发
Meaning
To cause something to happen or start, often suddenly.
Example
The loud noise triggered the alarm system.
大声的噪音触发了警报系统。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈfriːkwənt/

infrequent

不频繁
Meaning
Happening rarely or not often.
Example
He made infrequent visits to his hometown after moving abroad.
他在搬到国外后，偶尔才回家乡。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnɔːˈspɪʃəs/

Inauspicious

不吉利
Meaning
unlucky; showing signs that future success is unlikely; unfavorable
Example
The dark clouds seemed inauspicious for the wedding.
黑云似乎对婚礼不吉利。
C1 verb /rɪˈkaʊnt/

recount

叙述
Meaning
to narrate or tell the details of an event or experience
Example
She recounted her adventures during the summer trip.
她讲述了她在夏季旅行中的冒险。
C1 adjective /ɪkˈspænsɪv/

expansive

广阔的
Meaning
covering a wide area or having a wide range of ideas or emotions
Example
They enjoyed the expansive view from the hilltop.
他们享受从山顶看到的广阔景色。
B2 adjective /fɔːrˈsiːəbl/

foreseeable

可预见的
Meaning
Able to be predicted or expected in advance
Example
The company is unlikely to make changes in the foreseeable future.
公司不太可能在可预见的未来做出变化。
C1 verb θwɔːt

thwart

阻挠
Meaning
Prevent (someone) from accomplishing something; oppose successfully.
Example
His efforts to thwart the proposal were unsuccessful.
他阻止提案的努力未能成功。
C2 adjective /ˈwɪnsəm/

winsome

迷人
Meaning
pleasant and attractive in a fresh, innocent, or charming way
Example
Her winsome smile instantly put the nervous guests at ease.
她迷人的微笑立即让紧张的客人感到放松。
B2 noun ˈæmbɪəns

ambience

氛围
Meaning
The character and atmosphere of a place.
Example
The restaurant's ambience was relaxed and inviting, perfect for a casual dinner.
餐厅的氛围轻松而宜人，非常适合休闲晚餐。
B1 adjective /peɪl/

Pale

苍白的; 暗淡的; 虚弱的
Meaning
having a light color; lacking brightness or vividness; weak or faint
Example
She looked pale after being sick for a week.
她生病了一周后，看起来苍白。
C1 adjective ˈkɒn.və.luː.tɪd

convoluted

复杂
Meaning
Extremely complex and difficult to follow; twisted or intricate.
Example
His argument was so convoluted that no one understood it.
他的论点如此复杂，以至于没有人理解它。
B1 noun riˈækʃən

reaction

反应
Meaning
An action performed or a feeling experienced in response to a situation or event.
Example
The arrests triggered a reaction.
逮捕引发了反应。
C2 verb /əbˈskɒnd/

abscond

逃跑
Meaning
to leave secretly and quickly, often to avoid arrest or punishment
Example
The thief tried to abscond with the stolen jewelry.
小偷试图带着被盗的珠宝逃跑。