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B2 noun /stɑːˈveɪ.ʃən/

Starvation

饥饿
Meaning
suffering or death caused by lack of food; extreme hunger
Example
Many people died of starvation during the famine.
许多人在饥荒期间死于饥饿。
B2 noun /ɡoʊl ˈsɛt.ɪŋ/

goal-setting

目标设定
Meaning
The process of identifying something that you want to accomplish and establishing measurable objectives to achieve it.
Example
Effective goal-setting helps individuals stay focused and motivated.
有效的目标设定帮助个人保持专注和动力。
B2 noun /ˈfeɪbəl/

fable

寓言
Meaning
a short story, typically featuring animals as characters, that conveys a moral lesson
Example
Aesop’s fables are famous for teaching valuable lessons through simple stories.
伊索的寓言通过简单的故事传授宝贵的教训。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkɛmpt/

unkempt

邋遢
Meaning
Having an untidy or disheveled appearance.
Example
He looked unkempt after sleeping outdoors all night.
他睡了一整晚露天后，看起来邋遢。
B1 noun /ɪmˈprɛʃən/

impression

印象, 概念
Meaning
an idea, feeling, or opinion about something or someone
Example
The book gave me a good first impression.
这本书给我留下了很好的第一印象。
C1 noun /fəˌsɪlɪˈteɪʃən/

facilitation

便利化
Meaning
The action of facilitating or making an action or process easier or helping bring about an outcome.
Example
Her facilitation made the meeting run smoothly.
她的便利使会议顺利进行。
B2 adjective /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsəl/

Universal

普遍的
Meaning
applicable to all cases; existing everywhere
Example
Music is a universal language that everyone understands.
音乐是一种普遍的语言，人人都能理解。
C2 verb /frɪz/

frizz

Meaning
to form into small, tight curls or cause hair to become fuzzy and tangled
Example
The humid weather caused her hair to frizz.
C1 noun /dɪˈfaɪəns/

defiance

反抗
Meaning
Open resistance or bold disobedience.
Example
The protest was an act of defiance against injustice.
抗议是反对不公正的反抗行为。
C1 adjective /rɪˈɡrɛtfəl/

regretful

遗憾的
Meaning
feeling or showing sadness or disappointment about something that has happened or been done
Example
She gave him a regretful smile as she turned away.
她转身时给了他一个遗憾的微笑。
C2 adjective /ˈprɒvɪdənt/

provident

有远见的
Meaning
making or indicative of timely preparation for the future
Example
She was provident in saving money for her children’s education.
她为孩子们的教育储蓄，非常有远见。
B1 noun /ˈempaɪər/

empire

帝国
Meaning
a group of countries or regions controlled by one ruler or government
Example
The Roman Empire lasted for centuries.
罗马帝国延续了几个世纪。
C1 noun /pɛnˈtæθlɒn/

pentathlon

五项全能
Meaning
An athletic contest featuring five different events.
Example
She trained hard to compete in the modern pentathlon.
她为参加现代五项全能而努力训练。
C2 noun /ˈbɔːlsəm/

Balsam

香脂花
Meaning
a flowering plant with colorful blooms that often open in the evening; also refers to aromatic resin
Example
The garden balsam flowers bloomed beautifully in various shades of pink and purple.
花园中的香脂花以粉红色和紫色的不同色调美丽地盛开。
C2 adjective /ˈvɪtriəs/

vitreous

玻璃状
Meaning
having a glass-like appearance or quality
Example
The mineral has a vitreous shine.
这种矿物有玻璃状的光泽。
B2 noun /ˈtuː.lɪp/

Tulip

郁金香
Meaning
a colorful spring flower with cup-shaped petals
Example
The red tulip bloomed beautifully in the garden.
红色的郁金香在花园里美丽地盛开。
B1 verb /sərˈvaɪv/

survive

生还
Meaning
To continue to live or exist after a difficult event or situation.
Example
He managed to survive the storm.
他成功地生还了风暴。
B2 noun /ˌrezəˈveɪʃən/

Reservation

预订
Meaning
the action of reserving something; an arrangement whereby something is reserved for a particular person; a qualification to an expression of agreement or approval
Example
I made a reservation at the restaurant for tonight.
我为今晚在餐厅做了一个预定。
C2 noun /ɪmˈprɑːvɪdəns/

improvidence

缺乏远见
Meaning
Lack of foresight or care for future needs.
Example
His improvidence led to financial difficulties.
他的缺乏远见导致了财务困难。
B2 adjective /ˈpʌz.lɪŋ/

Puzzling

令人困惑的
Meaning
confusing; perplexing;
Example
The scientist found the results puzzling.
科学家发现的结果令人困惑。
C1 verb /rɪˈpjuː.di.eɪt/

repudiate

拒绝
Meaning
to refuse to accept, recognize, or support something
Example
He repudiated the claim that he was involved in the scandal.
他拒绝了他参与丑闻的说法。
C2 adjective /ˈliːwərd/

leeward

背风面
Meaning
On or toward the sheltered side away from the wind.
Example
They built their camp on the leeward side of the hill.
他们在山丘的背风面搭建了营地。
C2 verb /lɪr/

leer

猥亵的目光
Meaning
To look at someone in an unpleasant, sly, or sexually suggestive way.
Example
He leered at her in a way that made her uncomfortable.
他用让她不舒服的方式看着她。
B1 noun /ˈreɪlˌroʊd/

railroad

铁路
Meaning
a track or system of tracks made of steel rails along which trains run
Example
The railroad connects the city to several nearby towns.
铁路将城市与附近的几个小镇连接起来。
C1 noun /liːs/

Lease

租赁合同
Meaning
a contract by which one party conveys land, property, services, etc. to another for a specified time, usually in return for a periodic payment
Example
They signed a two-year lease for the apartment.
他们签署了两年的公寓租赁合同。
C1 noun /rɪft/

rift

裂缝
Meaning
a serious break in a relationship; a split or crack
Example
A rift developed between the two friends after the argument.
争执后，两个朋友之间产生了裂缝。
C1 noun /ˌdɪsbɪˈliːvər/

disbeliever

不信者
Meaning
a person who does not believe in something, especially a religion or idea
Example
He was called a disbeliever for rejecting the traditional faith.
因为拒绝传统信仰，他被称为不信者。
C2 noun /ˈkʌvi/

covey

一小群鸟
Meaning
a small group of birds, especially partridges or quails
Example
A covey of quails flew across the field.
一群鹌鹑飞过了田野。
B2 noun /bʌd/

Bud

花苞
Meaning
An undeveloped or immature flower before it opens
Example
The rose bud will bloom into a beautiful flower in a few days.
玫瑰花苞将在几天内绽放成一朵美丽的花。
B2 verb /rɪˈkleɪm/

reclaim

Meaning
To take back or recover something; to restore to a usable state.
Example
The farmer worked to reclaim the barren land.
A2 verb /əˈplaɪ/

apply

申请 / 应用
Meaning
to make a formal request for something; to put into practice
Example
He decided to apply for the scholarship.
他决定申请奖学金。
C1 adjective, verb /sɪˈdeɪt/

sedate

镇静
Meaning
calm, quiet, and composed; or to administer a drug to make someone calm or sleep
Example
The nurse sedated the patient before the operation.
护士在手术前给病人注射了镇静剂。
C1 noun /hɪˈstɪəriə/

hysteria

Meaning
An uncontrollable outburst of emotion or fear, often characterized by irrational behavior.
Example
The crowd was in a state of hysteria during the concert.
C2 noun /ˈɛpɪˌsaɪkl/

epicycle

外行星环
Meaning
a small circle whose center moves around the circumference of a larger one, used in ancient astronomy
Example
The concept of the epicycle was used to explain planetary motion.
外行星环的概念被用来解释行星的运动。
C1 noun /kəˈnɛəri/

canary

金丝雀
Meaning
a small, usually yellow bird known for its singing; also used as a warning sign in dangerous conditions
Example
The canary sang beautifully in its cage.
金丝雀在它的笼子里唱得非常动听。
B2 noun ˌɡloʊ.bəl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

globalization

全球化
Meaning
The process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence or start operating on an international scale.
Example
Globalization has connected economies across the world.
全球化已经将世界各地的经济联系起来。
C1 noun /ˈboʊ.ə/

Boa

蟒蛇
Meaning
a large non-venomous snake that kills prey by constriction
Example
The boa constrictor wrapped around its prey.
波阿蛇缠绕着它的猎物。
C1 noun /ˈstænzə/

stanza

诗节
Meaning
a group of lines forming a unit in a poem or song
Example
The poem begins with a stanza describing nature.
这首诗以一节描述自然的诗句开始。
B2 adjective /ɪkˈsɛntrɪk/

eccentric

古怪的
Meaning
unconventional and slightly strange in behavior or appearance
Example
The artist was known for his eccentric style.
艺术家以其古怪的风格而闻名。
A1 verb /set/

set

设置
Meaning
to put or place something in a position; to establish
Example
She set the book on the table.
她把书放在桌子上。
C1 noun /ɪkˈspoʊnənt/

exponent

指数
Meaning
a person who supports, promotes, or explains an idea; in math, a symbol denoting power
Example
She is a leading exponent of modern dance.
她是现代舞蹈的领先指数。
C1 verb /səbˈvɜːrt/

subvert

Meaning
to undermine or overthrow an established system, authority, or institution
Example
The rebels tried to subvert the government.
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。
C1 noun/adjective /ˈlɛzbiən/

lesbian

女同性恋
Meaning
a woman who is romantically or sexually attracted to other women
Example
She is a proud lesbian and advocates for equal rights.
她是一个自豪的女同性恋，支持平等权利。
C1 adjective /pərˈmɪsəbl̩/

permissible

允许的
Meaning
allowed or permitted by rules or law
Example
It is permissible to park here after 6 p.m.
下午六点后可以在这里停车。
C1 verb /niːd/

knead

揉捏
Meaning
to work dough or clay into a uniform mixture by pressing, folding, and stretching
Example
She kneads the dough until it becomes smooth.
她把面团揉到光滑为止。
A2 verb /rɪˈpleɪs/

replace

替换
Meaning
to take the place of something or someone; to put something new in place of something old
Example
He decided to replace the broken lamp with a new one.
他决定用一盏新的替代坏掉的灯。
B1 noun freɪm

Frame

框架
Meaning
A rigid structure that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or windowpane.
Example
A framed family tree can be displayed in your home.
一个框架化的家谱可以在您的家中展示。
C2 adjective /ˈkɒrɪdʒəbl/

corrigible

可修正的
Meaning
capable of being corrected or improved
Example
The student's mistakes were corrigible with practice.
学生的错误通过练习是可以修正的。
C2 adjective /ˈkɔːpjʊlənt/

corpulent

肥胖的, 胖
Meaning
fat or obese; having a large bulky body
Example
The corpulent man struggled to fit into the small chair.
那个肥胖的男人努力地坐进了小椅子。
C1 verb /əˈnʌl/

annul

取消
Meaning
to declare something legally invalid or cancel it
Example
The court decided to annul the marriage due to fraud.
法院决定因欺诈取消婚姻。
B1 noun /ˈhɔːlweɪ/

hallway

走廊
Meaning
a corridor in a building that connects rooms
Example
The kids left their shoes in the hallway.
孩子们把鞋子留在了走廊里。
C1 noun /sloʊθ/

Sloth

懒惰; 不愿意工作或付出努力
Meaning
laziness; reluctance to work or make an effort
Example
His sloth prevented him from achieving his goals.
他的懒惰阻止了他实现目标。
C2 adjective /ˈtɜːrdʒɪd/

turgid

肿胀的, 浮夸的
Meaning
Swollen or distended; (of language) pompous and overcomplicated.
Example
The professor’s lecture was so turgid that many students lost interest.
教授的讲座太浮夸了，许多学生失去了兴趣。
B2 noun /kəˈroʊnə/

corona

一种类似于冠状的结构；也指太阳的外层大气
Meaning
a crown or crown-like structure; also refers to the outer atmosphere of the sun
Example
The sun's corona was visible during the total solar eclipse.
太阳的日冕在一次全日蚀时可见。
C1 verb /ˈkɒr.ə.leɪt/

correlate

建立关系
Meaning
To have a mutual relationship or connection; to establish a relationship between two or more things.
Example
Researchers found that diet and mental health correlate strongly.
研究人员发现饮食和心理健康之间有强烈的相关性。
B2 noun /ˌsɒl.ɪˈdær.ə.ti/

Solidarity

团结
Meaning
unity or agreement of feeling or action among individuals with a common interest
Example
The workers showed solidarity during the strike.
工人在罢工期间表现出团结。
B1 adjective /ˈplʊrəl/

plural

复数
Meaning
denoting more than one person or thing
Example
The word 'cats' is the plural of 'cat'.
'猫'的复数是'猫们'。
B2 noun /juːˈtɪl.ə.ti/

Utility

效用; 益处; 公共服务
Meaning
the state of being useful, profitable, or beneficial; a public service
Example
The utility of solar panels increases with rising electricity costs.
随着电费上涨，太阳能板的效用也在增加。
C1 verb /ˌriːəˈdʒʌst/

readjust

重新调整
Meaning
To change or move something again in order to achieve a better fit, condition, or balance.
Example
He readjusted the chair to make it more comfortable.
他重新调整了椅子，使其更加舒适。
B2 noun /ˌʌndəˈɡrædʒuət/

undergraduate

本科生
Meaning
a student who has not yet earned a bachelor's degree
Example
She is an undergraduate studying computer science.
她是一个学习计算机科学的本科生。
B2 adjective /ˈstuː.di.əs/

Studious

学霸; 专心学习
Meaning
characterized by diligent study; devoted to learning
Example
She is a studious student who spends hours in the library.
她是一个学霸，常常在图书馆待上好几个小时。
C2 noun /ˈoʊɡər/

ogre

Meaning
A mythical monster, often depicted as large, hideous, and cruel; metaphorically, a cruel or terrifying person.
Example
The villagers feared the ogre who lived in the dark forest.
C1 adjective /vɜːrˈboʊs/

verbose

冗长
Meaning
Using or expressed in more words than are needed; wordy.
Example
His verbose explanation confused the audience instead of clarifying the issue.
他冗长的解释使观众感到困惑，而不是澄清问题。
B2 verb əˈkwaɪər

acquire

获得
Meaning
To gain or obtain something, especially knowledge or skills, through effort or experience.
Example
Volunteers acquire new skills through their experiences.
志愿者通过他们的经验获得新技能。
C2 noun /ˈkɒŋ.ɡru.əns/

congruence

协调性
Meaning
Harmony, compatibility and agreement between different elements.
Example
The congruence between their ideas made collaboration easy.
他们思想的协调性使得合作变得轻松。
B1 noun /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/

publishing

Meaning
the business or activity of preparing and issuing books, journals, or other material for sale
Example
He works in the publishing industry as an editor.
C2 noun /brəˈkeɪd/

brocade

织锦
Meaning
a rich fabric woven with a raised pattern, often in gold or silver thread
Example
She wore a beautiful brocade dress to the wedding.
她在婚礼上穿着一件漂亮的织锦裙子。
B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈzaɪərəbl/

Undesirable

不受欢迎的; 有害的; 令人不快的
Meaning
not wanted or wished for; harmful or unpleasant
Example
The new policy had several undesirable consequences.
新政策带来了几个不受欢迎的后果。
B2 adjective /sɔːr/

sore

酸痛
Meaning
painful or aching, usually in a specific part of the body
Example
After the long run, my legs were sore.
长跑后，我的腿很酸痛。
C1 noun/verb ˈfɒr.ɪdʒ

forage

饲料，寻找食物
Meaning
Food for horses and cattle, especially dried hay or feed; to search for food.
Example
Animals forage for food during the winter months.
动物们在冬季寻找食物。
A2 noun /ˈstʌmək/

Stomach

胃
Meaning
the organ in the body where food is digested; the belly or abdomen
Example
My stomach hurts after eating too much.
吃太多后我的胃痛。
A2 noun tʃɔɪs

choice

选择
Meaning
An act of selecting or making a decision when faced with two or more possibilities.
Example
Choice enhances decision-making.
选择增强决策能力。
A2 adjective /ˈkeər.fəl/

Careful

小心的; 警觉的; 细心的
Meaning
taking care to avoid potential problems or dangers; cautious; attentive
Example
Be careful when crossing the busy street during rush hour.
过马路时要小心，尤其是高峰时段。
C1 verb /bɪˈhɛd/

behead

斩首
Meaning
to cut off a person's or animal's head; to remove the leader or most important part
Example
The historical account describes how the traitor was beheaded as punishment.
历史记载描述了叛徒作为惩罚被斩首的经过。
C2 noun /draɪ ɡuːs ˈbɛri/

Dry goose berry

干胺果
Meaning
dehydrated amla fruit, rich in vitamin C and used for medicinal and culinary purposes
Example
Dry goose berry powder is excellent for hair growth.
干胺果粉末对头发生长有很好的促进作用。
C2 noun ট্রোপোস্ফিয়ার

troposphere

对流层
Meaning
The lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere where weather phenomena occur.
Example
The troposphere is where weather phenomena occur.
对流层是天气现象发生的地方。
B2 adjective /ˌɪnfluˈenʃəl/

Influential

有影响力的; 强大的
Meaning
having great influence on someone or something; powerful; persuasive
Example
She is an influential leader in the community.
她是社区中的一位有影响力的领导者。
A2 verb (past tense / past participle) /əˈtræktɪd/

attracted

被吸引
Meaning
felt interest or liking toward someone or something; was drawn by appeal or force
Example
She was attracted to the idea of studying abroad.
她被出国留学的想法吸引了。
C1 noun /ˈhɑː.mɪdʒ/

Homage

致敬; 尊敬; 颂扬
Meaning
special honor or respect shown publicly; tribute paid to someone in recognition of their merit
Example
The memorial service was a touching homage to the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives.
纪念活动是对那些为国捐躯的勇敢士兵的感人致敬。
B2 noun /brɑːnz/

bronze

铜
Meaning
a metal made by combining copper and tin, often used for statues and medals
Example
The statue was made of solid bronze.
这座雕像是由坚固的铜制成的。
B2 adjective /slɪk/

slick

光滑的
Meaning
Smooth, clever, or efficient, often in a way that seems superficial.
Example
He gave a slick presentation to impress the investors.
他做了一个光滑的演示，以打动投资者。
B2 adjective /ˈtɒksɪk/

Toxic

有毒的; 有害的或令人不悦的
Meaning
poisonous; very harmful or unpleasant
Example
The factory released toxic chemicals into the river.
工厂将有毒化学品排放到河里。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈbreɪkəbəl/

Unbreakable

不能被打破或损坏；非常强大和耐用
Meaning
not able to be broken or damaged; very strong and durable
Example
Their friendship formed an unbreakable bond.
他们的友谊形成了一个坚不可摧的纽带。
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.
B2 noun /fliːt/

fleet

舰队
Meaning
a group of ships, vehicles, or aircraft operating together under one command
Example
The navy deployed its entire fleet for the exercise.
海军为演习部署了整个舰队。
C1 verb /riːˈfɜːrbɪʃ/

refurbish

翻新
Meaning
To renovate or redecorate something, especially a building.
Example
The company decided to refurbish its old office.
公司决定重新装修它的旧办公室。
C2 noun /nɪˈkrɒlədʒi/

necrology

讣告
Meaning
An obituary notice or a list of people who have recently died.
Example
The newspaper published a necrology of notable figures who passed away that year.
报纸发布了该年已故知名人物的讣告。
B1 adjective /ˈjuːnɪfɔːrm/

Uniform

制服
Meaning
consistent; identical; standardized
Example
All students must wear a uniform to school.
所有学生必须穿制服上学。
C2 adjective /əˈmɔːrfəs/

amorphous

无定形
Meaning
Lacking a clear shape or form; without a defined structure.
Example
The plan remained amorphous and lacked concrete details.
该计划保持无定形，缺乏具体细节。
B2 verb prəˈmoʊtɪŋ

promoting

促进
Meaning
Supporting or actively encouraging; helping to develop or increase.
Example
Promoting practical education ensures skill development.
推广实践教育确保技能发展。
C2 noun /ˌkɛəriˈætɪd/

caryatid

雕刻的女性形象柱子
Meaning
A stone carving of a draped female figure, used as a supporting column in architecture.
Example
The ancient temple featured a caryatid holding up the roof.
古老的寺庙里有一个凯瑞亚蒂德支撑着屋顶。
C1 noun /ˈmɛdli/

medley

混合
Meaning
A mixture of different things, especially musical tunes combined together.
Example
The band played a medley of popular songs.
乐队演奏了流行歌曲的混合曲目。
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.
B2 noun /wɒsp/

Wasp

黄蜂
Meaning
a flying insect with a yellow and black striped body and a painful sting
Example
The wasp stung me when I disturbed its nest.
当我打扰它的巢时，黄蜂刺伤了我。
A1 pronoun /hɜːrz/

hers

她的（女性的）东西
Meaning
used to refer to something that belongs to or is associated with a female person previously mentioned or easily identified.
Example
That blue bag is hers.
那个蓝色的包是她的。
C2 adjective /ˈæʒər/

azure

蔚蓝
Meaning
A bright blue color like that of a clear sky.
Example
The clear sky was painted in a deep shade of azure.
清澈的天空被涂成了深深的蔚蓝色。
C2 adjective /spraɪ/

spry

灵活
Meaning
active and lively, especially in old age
Example
The spry grandmother surprised everyone with her quick dance steps.
灵活的奶奶用快速的舞步让所有人都惊讶不已。
C1 noun /ˈmænəˌrɪzəm/

Mannerism

习惯行为
Meaning
A habitual gesture or way of speaking or behaving; an idiosyncrasy
Example
His constant throat clearing had become an annoying mannerism.
他不断清嗓子已成为一种恼人的习惯行为。
C2 noun /dɪˈkrɛpɪˌtjuːd/

decrepitude

衰败
Meaning
the state of being old, weak, and worn out
Example
The once-great empire fell into decrepitude.
曾经伟大的帝国陷入了衰败。
B2 noun /dʒɔɪnt/

Joint

关节; 共同
Meaning
a point at which parts of the body are connected; shared by two or more people
Example
The joint effort of the team led to the project's success.
团队的共同努力导致了项目的成功。
C2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈbjuːz/

disabuse

使觉醒
Meaning
To free someone from a false belief or misconception.
Example
The teacher tried to disabuse the students of their misunderstanding.
老师试图让学生摆脱他们的误解。
B2 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈwɛlmɪŋ/

overwhelming

压倒性的
Meaning
Very intense; overpowering.
Example
Large tasks can feel overwhelming.
大型任务可能会让人感到压倒。
B2 adjective /rɪˈspɒn.sɪv/

Responsive

响应的
Meaning
reacting quickly and positively; readily reacting to suggestions or changes
Example
The website is very responsive and loads quickly on all devices.
这个网站非常响应，能快速加载所有设备。
C2 verb /loʊp/

lope

以长而有弹跳的步伐奔跑或移动
Meaning
to run or move with a long, bounding stride
Example
The horse loped gracefully across the field.
马优雅地在田野上跑步。
A1 noun /bed/

Bed

床
Meaning
a piece of furniture for sleep or rest, typically a framework with a mattress
Example
She made her bed every morning before going to work.
她每天早上在去工作之前都会整理床铺。
C2 noun /ˈlaɪtoʊtiːz/

litotes

委婉语
Meaning
a figure of speech in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of its contrary
Example
Saying 'not bad' as a compliment is an example of litotes.
说‘不坏’作为赞美是委婉语的一个例子。
C1 adjective /ˌʃoʊ.vəˈnɪs.tɪk/

chauvinistic

沙文主义
Meaning
Displaying or characterized by excessive or prejudiced loyalty or support, especially towards one's own gender or group.
Example
His chauvinistic attitude alienated many of his female colleagues.
他的沙文主义态度疏远了许多女性同事。
C1 verb /ɪmˈpɜːrsəneɪt/

impersonate

假扮
Meaning
to pretend to be another person in order to entertain or deceive
Example
He was arrested for trying to impersonate a police officer.
他因尝试冒充一名警察而被逮捕。
C2 noun /ˈkaɪrəˌmænsi/

chiromancy

掌纹学
Meaning
The practice of predicting the future by interpreting the lines on the palms of hands; palmistry.
Example
The old woman practiced chiromancy and told fortunes for travelers.
老妇人练习掌纹学并为旅行者预测未来。
B1 noun /ˈrʌnər/

runner

幸福
Meaning
a person who runs, especially in races or for exercise
Example
The runner crossed the finish line with a big smile.
当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
B2 noun /ˈpref.ər.əns/

Preference

偏爱
Meaning
a greater liking for one alternative over another or others
Example
She has a preference for classical music over pop music.
她更喜欢古典音乐而不是流行音乐。
B2 noun /rek/

Wreck

破坏; 残骸;
Meaning
the destruction or disabling of a ship or vehicle; something that has been badly damaged or destroyed
Example
The car wreck blocked the highway for hours.
汽车事故封锁了高速公路好几个小时。
B1 noun /ˌrɛdʒɪˈstreɪʃən/

registration

注册
Meaning
the action or process of enrolling or signing up for something
Example
The registration for the event will close tomorrow.
活动的注册将在明天关闭。
B2 adjective /ˈwɜːrθləs/

Worthless

毫无价值的; 无用的
Meaning
having no value; useless
Example
The old computer became worthless after the new software updates.
在新软件更新后，旧电脑变得毫无价值。
B1 verb /fərˈbɪd/

forbid

禁止
Meaning
to order someone not to do something
Example
The school forbids smoking on campus.
学校禁止在校园内吸烟。
C1 noun /ˈrɪdəns/

riddance

摆脱
Meaning
The action of getting rid of something unwanted or unpleasant.
Example
His departure was considered a welcome riddance by the team.
他的离开被团队视为一种欢迎的摆脱。
C1 adjective, noun /ˈbʊrʒ.wɑː/

bourgeois

布尔乔亚
Meaning
Relating to the middle class, often with materialistic values or conventional attitudes.
Example
The novel criticizes the bourgeois lifestyle of the city dwellers.
这本小说批评了城市居民的布尔乔亚生活方式。
C1 adjective /ˈneɡ.lɪ.dʒə.bəl/

Negligible

微不足道
Meaning
so small or unimportant as to be not worth considering; insignificant
Example
The side effects of this medicine are negligible.
这种药物的副作用微不足道。
A2 verb /bɪˈheɪv/

behave

表现
Meaning
to act in a particular way; to conduct oneself
Example
Children should behave well in school.
孩子们应该在学校里表现得很好。
A2 verb /kəˈnɛkt/

connect

连接
Meaning
To join or fasten together; to establish a link or relationship.
Example
Social media helps us connect with others.
社交媒体帮助我们与他人连接。