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C2 noun /ˈsteɪtkraft/

statecraft

治国艺术
Meaning
The art of governing and managing state affairs effectively.
Example
The leader was praised for his exceptional statecraft in handling international relations.
领导因其在处理国际关系方面的卓越治国艺术而受到赞扬。
A2 noun /ˈʃaʊər/

shower

Meaning
a brief fall of rain or snow or a device for taking a bath or washing oneself
Example
After the workout, I took a quick shower to refresh myself.
B1 noun /dɪˈvɪʒən/

division

部门
Meaning
the action of separating something into parts; or a large administrative unit
Example
The company has a separate division for research and development.
公司有一个专门的部门负责研究和开发。
B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈmaɪn/

undermine

削弱
Meaning
to gradually weaken or damage something or someone
Example
Constant criticism can undermine a child's confidence.
持续的批评可能会削弱孩子的自信心。
C1 noun /kriːd/

creed

信条, 原则
Meaning
A system of religious or spiritual beliefs or a guiding principle.
Example
Freedom of speech is part of his personal creed.
言论自由是他个人信条的一部分。
C1 noun /ˈneb.jʊ.lə/

nebula

星云
Meaning
A cloud of gas and dust in outer space, sometimes visible in the night sky.
Example
The Orion Nebula is one of the brightest in the sky.
猎户座星云是天空中最明亮的之一。
C2 verb /əˈbrɪdʒ/

abridge

缩短
Meaning
to shorten a text without losing its meaning
Example
The editor decided to abridge the long novel for young readers.
编辑决定为年轻读者缩短这本长小说。
B2 adjective /əˈfekʃənət/

Affectionate

亲切的; 爱心的; 温柔的; 表现出关爱
Meaning
loving; caring; tender; showing affection
Example
She is very affectionate towards her children.
她对她的孩子非常温柔。
B2 noun ˈæn.ɪk.doʊt

anecdote

在演讲或写作中使用的短小有趣的故事
Meaning
A short interesting story used in speeches or writing.
Example
A well-placed anecdote makes a speech more relatable.
一个合适的位置插入小故事能让演讲更加容易理解。
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈspjuːtəbəl/

Indisputable

不可争辩的; 不容否认的; 确定的
Meaning
impossible to deny or argue against; undeniable; certain
Example
The evidence against him was indisputable.
反对他的证据是不可争辩的。
C1 verb /ɪkˈspaʊnd/

expound

详细阐述
Meaning
to present and explain in detail
Example
The professor expounded the theory in simple terms.
教授用简单的术语详细阐述了这个理论。
C2 noun /ɪˈluːʒən/

elusion

回避
Meaning
The act of escaping or avoiding something, especially by cleverness or trickery.
Example
His constant elusion of responsibility frustrated his colleagues.
他不断回避责任，让他的同事感到沮丧。
C2 adjective /ˈtrʌŋkeɪtɪd/

truncated

缩短
Meaning
shortened by cutting off a part; cut short
Example
The meeting was truncated due to time constraints.
由于时间限制，会议被缩短了。
B1 noun, verb /ˈdɪskaʊnt/

discount

折扣
Meaning
A reduction in the usual price of something; to reduce the price of something.
Example
The store offered a 20% discount on all electronics.
商店提供了所有电子产品20%的折扣。
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。
B2 verb /breɪd/

braid

编织
Meaning
to weave together strands of hair or material
Example
She braided her hair before going to school.
她在去学校之前编了头发。
B2 noun /ˈspɔːrtsmən/

sportsman

运动员
Meaning
A person who is skilled in sports or enjoys participating in athletic activities.
Example
He is a true sportsman, always fair and respectful to his opponents.
他是一个真正的运动员，总是对对手公平和尊重。
A1 interjection /hɑː/

ha

哈! (表示惊讶或喜悦的表达)
Meaning
used to express amusement, surprise, or triumph
Example
Ha! I knew you couldn’t resist joining us.
哈！我知道你无法抵挡加入我们的诱惑。
C1 noun /ɔːˈdæs.ə.ti/

audacity

胆量
Meaning
The willingness to take bold risks; boldness or fearlessness.
Example
His audacity to question authority was admirable.
他质疑权威的胆量令人钦佩。
B1 noun /ˌdɛfɪˈnɪʃən/

definition

定义
Meaning
a statement that explains the meaning of a word or concept
Example
The dictionary gives a clear definition of the word.
字典给出了这个词的明确定义。
C1 noun /ɒnˈsɒmbəl/

ensemble

合奏, 团体
Meaning
a group of things or people viewed as a whole, especially performers in music or theater
Example
The theater ensemble gave a spectacular performance.
剧院合奏团进行了精彩的演出。
C1 noun /ˈbɔɪənsi/ or /ˈbuːjənsi/

buoyancy

浮力, 快乐
Meaning
The ability to float in a liquid; cheerfulness and optimism.
Example
Her natural buoyancy lifted the mood of the group.
她自然的快乐提升了小组的氛围。
B2 adjective /rɪˈzɜːrvd/

Reserved

内向的; 保守的
Meaning
slow to reveal emotion or opinions; restrained in manner
Example
She is quite reserved and doesn't talk much in meetings.
她相当内向，在会议中很少讲话。
C1 adjective /kənˈdʒenɪtl/

congenital

先天的
Meaning
existing from birth, usually describing a disease or condition
Example
The child was born with a congenital heart defect.
这个孩子出生时就有先天性心脏缺陷。
B2 noun /ˈtɛkstʃər/

texture

质地
Meaning
the way something feels when you touch it; the quality of a surface or substance
Example
The fabric has a soft and smooth texture.
这块布的质地柔软光滑。
C2 noun /ˈpɑːrsɪmoʊni/

parsimony

吝啬
Meaning
extreme unwillingness to spend money or use resources
Example
His parsimony was evident in the way he avoided any unnecessary expenses.
他避免任何不必要的开支的方式明显体现了他的吝啬。
C1 noun /kwɔːrˈtɛt/

quartet

四重奏
Meaning
A group of four people playing music or singing together.
Example
The string quartet performed beautifully at the concert.
弦乐四重奏在音乐会上表现得非常出色。
C1 noun /tækt/

tact

机智
Meaning
Adroitness and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues.
Example
He handled the situation with tact and professionalism.
他以机智和专业精神处理了这个情况。
A2 adjective /fɔːls/

False

虚假; 错误; 欺骗性; 人造
Meaning
not true; incorrect; deceptive; artificial
Example
The witness gave false testimony in court.
证人给出了虚假的证词。
B2 noun /ɪnˈθuziæst/

enthusiast

爱好者
Meaning
a person who is very interested in a particular activity or subject
Example
He is a football enthusiast and watches every match.
他是一个足球爱好者，看每一场比赛。
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。
C2 adjective, noun /pləˈbiːən/

plebeian

平民
Meaning
common, ordinary, or belonging to the lower social classes
Example
The festival was enjoyed by both plebeian and noble citizens.
这个节日被平民和贵族市民共同享受。
C2 noun /luːn/

lune

新月
Meaning
A crescent-shaped figure formed by two intersecting arcs; also means 'moon' in French.
Example
The mathematician studied the properties of the lune.
数学家研究了新月的特性。
B2 adjective /plʌmp/

plump

丰满或圆形
Meaning
having a full, rounded shape; pleasantly fat
Example
The cat was plump and well-fed.
那只猫又胖又被很好地喂养。
C1 noun /ˈstætʃuːt/

statute

法律
Meaning
A written law passed by a legislative body.
Example
The new statute protects workers' rights.
新法律保护工人的权利。
C2 verb /beɪst/

baste

在烹饪过程中将融化的脂肪、肉汁或液体倒在肉上，保持其湿润
Meaning
to pour or brush melted fat, juices, or liquid over meat during cooking to keep it moist
Example
She basted the turkey every 30 minutes to keep it juicy.
她每30分钟给火鸡加油，以保持它的多汁。
C1 noun /ɡræft/

Graft

嫁接; 腐败
Meaning
a shoot or twig inserted into a slit on the trunk of a living tree to form a new growth; corruption in politics or business
Example
The gardener used a graft to combine different varieties of apple trees.
园丁用嫁接法将不同品种的苹果树结合在一起。
B2 adjective /ˈpen.dɪŋ/

Pending

待定; 未决定; 进行中
Meaning
awaiting; not yet decided or settled; in the process of being completed
Example
The application is still pending approval.
申请仍在等待批准。
B2 verb /skæn/

scan

幸福
Meaning
To look at something carefully or quickly; to digitally copy or capture an image or document.
Example
She scanned the document before sending it by email.
她收到奖项时无法隐藏自己的幸福。
B1 noun /təˈbækoʊ/

tobacco

烟草
Meaning
a plant grown for its leaves, which are used in making cigarettes and cigars
Example
He stopped smoking tobacco after his health scare.
在健康问题之后，他停止吸烟草。
B2 noun /əˈstrɒlədʒi/

astrology

占星术
Meaning
the study of the movements and relative positions of celestial bodies interpreted as having an influence on human affairs
Example
She studied astrology to understand her future.
她学习占星术来了解她的未来。
B1 noun /tʃiːk/

Cheek

脸颊; 无礼;
Meaning
either side of the face below the eye; impudent or disrespectful behavior
Example
The baby's rosy cheeks showed she was healthy and happy.
宝宝的红润脸颊显示她健康快乐。
B2 noun /ˌɪntəˈrʌpʃən/

interruption

中断
Meaning
the act of stopping or breaking the continuity of something; a pause caused by an external action
Example
The meeting was delayed due to an unexpected interruption.
会议因为一次意外的中断而被推迟。
C2 noun /ˈʃɑːrlətən/

charlatan

江湖郎中
Meaning
a person who pretends to have knowledge or skills that they do not really possess; a fraud
Example
The so-called healer was exposed as a charlatan.
那位自称为治愈者的人被揭露为一个江湖郎中。
C2 noun ˈkɑː.dərz

cadres

干部
Meaning
A small group of people specially trained for a particular purpose or profession; a group of activists in a communist or other political organization.
Example
There are 26 cadres under BPSC.
BPSC下有26个干部。
A2 noun səˈsaɪəti

society

社会
Meaning
The aggregate of people living together in a more or less ordered community.
Example
Society plays a pivotal role in shaping an individual's values.
社会在塑造个体价值观方面发挥着重要作用。
B1 adjective /ˈprɛɡnənt/

pregnant

怀孕的; 有意义的
Meaning
having a child developing in the womb; also, full of meaning or significance
Example
She announced that she was three months pregnant.
她宣布她怀孕三个月了。
C2 adjective /əˈprəʊ.bri.əs/

opprobrious

侮辱性的
Meaning
Expressing strong criticism or scorn.
Example
He made opprobrious remarks about his opponent.
他对对手做出了侮辱性评论。
C1 noun /ˌɑːsɪˈleɪʃən/

oscillation

摆动
Meaning
The movement back and forth at a regular speed.
Example
The oscillation of the pendulum controls the clock.
摆锤的摆动控制着时钟。
C2 noun /ˈpɛstɪləns/

pestilence

瘟疫
Meaning
A deadly or virulent epidemic disease that spreads rapidly.
Example
The medieval city was devastated by a pestilence.
中世纪的城市被瘟疫摧毁。
C2 verb /koʊˈæɡjəˌleɪt/

coagulate

凝结
Meaning
to cause a liquid, especially blood, to change into a solid or semi-solid state
Example
The blood quickly coagulated after the cut.
伤口后血液迅速凝结。
A2 adjective /əˈnɔɪd/

annoyed

恼火的
Meaning
feeling slightly angry or irritated
Example
She felt annoyed by the constant noise.
她对持续的噪音感到恼火。
B2 noun /aɪˈdiː/

id

身份证件
Meaning
identification; a document or number used to prove who someone is
Example
Please show your ID at the entrance.
请在入口处出示你的身份证件。
B1 adjective /ˈriː.zən.ə.bəl/

Reasonable

合理的; 公正且实用的; 不太贵; 合逻辑的
Meaning
fair and sensible; not too expensive; logical and practical
Example
The hotel offers reasonable prices for quality accommodation.
酒店提供合理的价格，以便提供优质的住宿。
B2 noun /ˈmɜːrtʃənt/

merchant

商人
Meaning
a person or company involved in the trade of goods, especially in large quantities
Example
The merchant sold spices from distant lands.
商人出售来自遥远土地的香料。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/

imposing

壮观的
Meaning
having an appearance that is grand, impressive, or commanding
Example
The castle is an imposing structure overlooking the valley.
这座城堡是一座壮观的建筑，俯瞰着山谷。
C2 verb /fɔːrˈdʒʌdʒ/

forejudge

预先判断
Meaning
To judge beforehand without adequate information.
Example
It is unfair to forejudge someone without knowing the facts.
在没有了解事实的情况下对某人做出判断是不公平的。
C2 noun /ˈfɔːrˌnɑːlɪdʒ/

foreknowledge

预知
Meaning
Awareness of something before it happens or exists.
Example
The prophet claimed to have foreknowledge of the event.
先知声称他预知了这个事件。
A1 verb, adjective /kloʊz/ (verb), /kloʊs/ (adjective)

close

关闭，接近
Meaning
To shut something (verb); near in space or relationship (adjective).
Example
Please close the door when you leave.
请在您离开时关门。
B2 noun/adjective /ˌædəˈlɛsənt/

adolescent

青少年
Meaning
A young person in the process of developing from a child into an adult.
Example
Adolescents often experience rapid physical and emotional changes.
青少年常常经历快速的身体和情感变化。
C1 noun /ˌsɒl.jʊˈbɪləti/

solubility

溶解度
Meaning
The ability of a substance to dissolve in a solvent.
Example
The solubility of salt in water is high.
盐在水中的溶解度很高。
B2 noun /ˌdʒen.əˈrɒs.ə.ti/

Generosity

慷慨
Meaning
the quality of being kind and generous; willingness to give money, help, kindness freely
Example
The billionaire's generosity was evident in his numerous charitable donations to hospitals.
亿万富翁的慷慨在他对医院的众多慈善捐赠中显而易见。
C2 noun /ˈdʒʌŋkɪt/

junket

旅行或庆典
Meaning
A trip or celebration, often funded by someone else, usually for pleasure or promotional purposes.
Example
The company organized a junket for journalists to promote their new resort.
公司为记者组织了一个旅行，以推广他们的新度假村。
C1 noun ˌdɛɡrəˈdeɪʃən

degradation

退化
Meaning
The condition or process of degrading or being degraded.
Example
Soil degradation due to overuse is a growing issue.
由于过度使用，土壤退化是一个日益严重的问题。
B2 noun /fɪst/

Fist

拳头; 拳击
Meaning
a person's hand when the fingers are bent in toward the palm and held there tightly
Example
He raised his fist in victory after winning the championship match.
他在赢得冠军比赛后举起了拳头。
C1 noun /ɪnˈdʌstriəsnəs/

industriousness

勤奋
Meaning
The quality of being hardworking and diligent.
Example
His industriousness earned him a promotion at work.
他的勤奋为他在工作中赢得了晋升。
C2 adjective /ˌʌltrəˈmʌndeɪn/

ultramundane

超凡
Meaning
Relating to things beyond the physical world; supernatural or transcendental.
Example
Philosophers often discuss ultramundane realities beyond human perception.
哲学家们常常讨论超越人类感知的超凡现实。
C1 noun /ˈtæm.ər.ɪnd/

Tamarind

罗望子
Meaning
a brown tropical fruit with a tangy, sour taste used in cooking and beverages
Example
Tamarind is commonly used in Asian and Middle Eastern cuisines for its sour flavor.
罗望子因其酸味在亚洲和中东料理中常用。
B2 noun /ˈɪn.vɔɪs/

Invoice

发票
Meaning
a list of goods sent or services provided, with a statement of the sum due for these
Example
The company sent an invoice for the office supplies delivered last week.
公司发送了上周交付的办公用品的发票。
B1 verb /pərˈfɔːrm/

perform

表演
Meaning
to carry out an action or present entertainment; to function
Example
The orchestra will perform at the concert hall tonight.
乐团今晚将在音乐厅表演。
C1 verb /ˈbæbəl/

babble

胡说
Meaning
to talk rapidly and continuously in a foolish way
Example
The baby babbles all day long.
宝宝整天嘟囔。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈvaɪələbl/

inviolable

不可侵犯的
Meaning
never to be broken, dishonored, or violated
Example
Human rights are considered inviolable in modern democracies.
在人权被视为不可侵犯的现代民主国家。
A2 pronoun /nʌn/

none

没有人
Meaning
not any; no one; not one
Example
None of the students passed the exam.
没有学生通过考试。
C1 adjective /traɪt/

trite

陈腐的
Meaning
Overused and lacking originality.
Example
The speech was full of trite phrases.
演讲中充满了陈词滥调。
C2 adjective /ˈlɪtərəl/

littoral

沿海的
Meaning
Related to or situated on the shore of the sea or a lake.
Example
The littoral zone is home to many unique marine species.
沿海地区是许多独特海洋物种的栖息地。
C2 adjective /bɪˈfʌdld/

befuddled

困惑的
Meaning
confused, unable to think clearly
Example
He looked befuddled after hearing the complex instructions.
在听到复杂的指示后，他看起来很困惑。
B2 verb /ˈmɑːdɪfaɪ/

modify

修改
Meaning
to change or alter something; to make partial changes
Example
We need to modify the plan to include more details.
我们需要修改计划以包括更多细节。
B2 verb, noun, adjective /prɑːmpt/

prompt

促使 / 快速
Meaning
To cause someone to take action; done without delay.
Example
His speech prompted the audience to ask questions.
他的演讲促使观众提问。
C2 adjective /ˈmeɪndʒi/

mangy

脏且破旧
Meaning
in poor condition, shabby, dirty, or affected by mange
Example
The stray dog looked mangy and weak.
流浪狗看起来又脏又虚弱。
C1 verb rɪˈplɛn.ɪʃ

replenish

补充
Meaning
Fill something up again.
Example
Drinking water helps replenish lost fluids in the body.
喝水有助于补充身体失去的液体。
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。
A2 verb /kwɪt/

quit

辞职
Meaning
to stop doing something; to leave a job or position
Example
She decided to quit her job and start her own business.
她决定辞职并开始自己的生意。
B2 noun /ˈliːtər/

litre

升
Meaning
a metric unit of volume equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters; commonly used to measure liquids
Example
She bought a litre of milk from the shop.
她从商店买了一升牛奶。
C2 verb /ɪˈstreɪndʒ/

estrange

Meaning
to cause someone to no longer be close or affectionate; to alienate
Example
His constant criticism began to estrange him from his friends.
C2 adjective /ˈsʌmp.tʃuˌɛr.i/

sumptuary

与限制个人奢侈品支出的法律或规定相关
Meaning
Relating to laws or regulations intended to limit personal spending on luxury goods.
Example
In medieval Europe, sumptuary laws restricted the wearing of expensive fabrics to the nobility.
在中世纪欧洲，奢侈品法限制了只有贵族才能穿戴昂贵的面料。
C1 adjective /ˈswoʊlən/

swollen

肿胀的
Meaning
Enlarged or puffed up, usually due to injury, inflammation, or fluid accumulation
Example
Her ankle was swollen after she twisted it during the hike.
她在徒步旅行时扭伤了脚踝，脚踝肿了。
C1 verb /rɪˈdʒuː.vɪ.neɪt/

rejuvenate

恢复活力
Meaning
To make or feel young, healthy, or energetic again.
Example
A vacation can rejuvenate the mind and body.
度假可以使身心焕发活力。
B1 verb /əˈkɜːr/

occur

发生
Meaning
to happen or take place; to be found or present
Example
The accident occurred at the intersection during rush hour.
事故发生在高峰时段的交叉口。
A2 preposition /əˈpɒn/

upon

之后
Meaning
on or immediately after
Example
Upon hearing the news, he rushed to the hospital.
听到消息后，他赶到医院。
B1 adverb /ˈɪnstəntli/

instantly

立刻
Meaning
immediately, without any delay
Example
He replied instantly to the message.
他立刻回复了消息。
C2 noun /ˈlɪɡ.ə.tʃər/

ligature

连字
Meaning
A thing used for tying or binding tightly; in music/printing, two or more notes or letters joined together.
Example
The doctor used a ligature to stop the bleeding.
医生使用了连字来停止出血。
B2 noun /ˈtriːti/

Treaty

条约
Meaning
a formally concluded and ratified agreement between countries or states
Example
The peace treaty was signed after years of negotiations.
和平条约在多年谈判后签署。
C2 noun /ˌdʒer.ɪˈmaɪ.æd/

Jeremiad

长篇哀叹; 痛苦的抱怨; 灾难清单
Meaning
a long mournful complaint or lamentation; a list of woes; a prolonged expression of grief
Example
The newspaper editorial was a jeremiad about the decline of moral values in society.
报纸的社论是一篇关于社会道德价值观衰退的杰雷米亚德。
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。
B1 noun /treɪd/

trade

贸易
Meaning
The action of buying and selling goods and services.
Example
Trade agreements foster economic development.
贸易协议促进经济发展。
B2 adjective /əˈpəʊzd/

opposed

反对的
Meaning
being against or in disagreement with something
Example
She is strongly opposed to animal testing.
她坚决反对动物实验。
B2 noun/verb /bʌk/

buck

Meaning
A male deer; also to resist or oppose strongly.
Example
The horse began to buck wildly as the rider tried to hold on.
C2 noun /ˌdʒiːniˈælədʒɪst/

genealogist

家谱学家
Meaning
A person who studies or traces the history of families and their lineages.
Example
The genealogist uncovered records dating back to the 18th century.
家谱学家发现了追溯到18世纪的记录。
C1 adjective /ˈstrætɪfaɪd/

stratified

Meaning
arranged or classified in layers or strata
Example
Society in the past was highly stratified based on class and wealth.
B1 adverb /ˌnesəˈserəli/

Necessarily

必然地；不可避免地；
Meaning
as a necessary result; inevitably; by logical consequence
Example
Rich people are not necessarily happy.
有钱人不一定幸福。
C2 noun /ˈpærəmʊr/

paramour

情人
Meaning
a lover, especially an illicit one
Example
The secret paramour was finally revealed.
秘密情人终于被揭露。
B1 adjective /ˈhoʊli/

Holy

神圣的；献给上帝或宗教目的的；道德上和精神上杰出的
Meaning
sacred; dedicated to God or religious purposes; morally and spiritually excellent
Example
The holy shrine attracts thousands of pilgrims every year.
圣地每年吸引成千上万的朝圣者。
B2 noun ˈɡeɪm.pleɪ

gameplay

游戏玩法
Meaning
The tactical aspects of a game, such as its plot and the way it is played.
Example
The team's gameplay was innovative.
该队的游戏玩法具有创新性。
B2 noun ˌdedɪˈkeɪʃn

dedication

奉献
Meaning
The quality of being dedicated or committed to a task or purpose; devotion.
Example
His dedication laid the foundation of Indian science.
他的奉献为印度科学奠定了基础。
B2 adjective /ˈstʌb.ərn/

Stubborn

固执; 顽固; 倔强
Meaning
refusing to change opinion or course of action; persistent; obstinate
Example
The stubborn child refused to eat his vegetables.
那个固执的孩子拒绝吃蔬菜。
C1 adjective /ˈpruː.dənt/

Prudent

谨慎的; 小心的; 明智的;
Meaning
wise; careful; cautious;
Example
It's prudent to save money for the future.
为未来存钱是明智的做法。
B1 adjective /ɪˈliː.ɡəl/

illegal

非法
Meaning
Not allowed by law; unlawful.
Example
It is illegal to drive without a valid license.
没有有效许可证驾驶是非法的。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrmən/

foreman

负责一组工人的人，特别是在工厂或建筑工地上
Meaning
a person in charge of a group of workers, especially in a factory or construction site
Example
The foreman supervised the workers on the construction site.
工头在建筑工地上监督工人。
C2 adjective /ˈpjuːtətɪv/

putative

假定的
Meaning
commonly accepted or supposed; generally regarded as such
Example
He is the putative father of the child.
他是孩子的假定父亲。
C1 adjective /ˈreɪ.si/

racy

刺激的
Meaning
Lively, entertaining, or slightly shocking (especially in a sexual way).
Example
The novel was full of racy dialogues.
这部小说充满了刺激的对话。
B1 verb ɪkˈspændɪŋ

expanding

扩展
Meaning
Becoming larger or more extensive; increasing in size, number, or importance.
Example
Expanding education opportunities helps reduce inequality.
扩展教育机会有助于减少不平等。
C1 noun /sʌˈmeɪʃən/

summation

总和, 摘要
Meaning
The process of adding things together; a summary of points.
Example
The lawyer gave a powerful summation of the case.
律师对案件进行了有力的总结。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɛn.ɪ.trə.bəl/

impenetrable

Meaning
Impossible to pass through or enter; impossible to understand.
Example
The dense forest was nearly impenetrable.
C1 adjective ˈdɪs.pər.ət

disparate

截然不同
Meaning
containing elements very different from one another.
Example
Their opinions were disparate, leading to debates.
他们的意见截然不同，导致了辩论。
B2 noun /ˈpɛbl/

pebble

卵石
Meaning
a small smooth stone found on beaches or rivers
Example
He threw a pebble into the pond and watched the ripples.
他把一块卵石扔进池塘，看着水波。
A2 noun ˈmuːv.mənt

movement

运动
Meaning
A group of people working together to advance their shared political, social, or artistic ideas.
Example
The movement aimed to ensure equal rights.
该运动旨在确保平等的权利。
C2 noun /proʊˈskrɪp.ʃən/

proscription

禁令
Meaning
the act of forbidding something, especially by law
Example
The proscription of child labor is an important human rights achievement.
禁止童工劳动是人权的重要成就。
C2 adjective /kəmˈpleɪzənt/

complaisant

过于顺从
Meaning
willing to please others or to accept what they do or say without protest
Example
He was too complaisant to refuse their demands.
他太顺从以至于无法拒绝他们的要求。
B2 noun /ɔːˈræŋ.ʊˌtæŋ/

Orang-Outang

猩猩
Meaning
a large arboreal ape with long reddish hair, long arms, and hooked hands and feet, native to Borneo and Sumatra
Example
The orangutan swings gracefully through the forest canopy.
猩猩优雅地穿越森林的树冠。
B2 verb /kəˈlæps/

collapse

崩塌
Meaning
to fall down or inward suddenly; to break down completely
Example
The old building collapsed after the earthquake.
老建筑在地震后倒塌了。
B2 verb /ˈbjuːtɪfaɪ/

beautify

美化
Meaning
to make something more beautiful or attractive
Example
The city plans to beautify the old park with trees and lights.
这座城市计划用树木和灯光美化旧公园。