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C1 adjective /stiːpt/

steeped

浸透
Meaning
Completely surrounded by or filled with a particular quality, influence, or experience.
Example
The town is steeped in history and tradition.
这座城市充满了历史和传统。
C1 noun /ˈjuːlədʒi/

eulogy

悼词
Meaning
A speech or piece of writing that praises someone, especially after their death.
Example
Her brother delivered a heartfelt eulogy at the funeral.
她的哥哥在葬礼上发表了感人的悼词。
C1 adjective /rɪˈsɜːrdʒənt/

resurgent

复兴的
Meaning
Becoming strong, active, or popular again.
Example
The resurgent economy gave hope to many businesses.
复兴的经济给许多企业带来了希望。
C1 adjective deft

deft

灵巧
Meaning
Neatly skillful and quick in one's movements; dexterous and adroit.
Example
The artist's deft hands created a masterpiece.
艺术家的灵巧双手创造了一件杰作。
C1 noun /ˈmɛləˌdrɑːmə/

melodrama

夸张的戏剧
Meaning
A dramatic piece with exaggerated characters and exciting events intended to appeal to the emotions.
Example
The movie was criticized for its excessive melodrama.
这部电影因其过度的戏剧性而受到批评。
C1 verb /ˈdʒepərdaɪz/

jeopardize

危及
Meaning
to put something at risk of being damaged or destroyed
Example
His reckless behavior could jeopardize his career.
他鲁莽的行为可能会危及他的职业生涯。
C1 verb /loʊð/

loathe

厌恶
Meaning
to feel intense dislike or disgust for
Example
He absolutely loathes being late to meetings.
他完全讨厌迟到会议。
C1 noun /ˈæl.ɪ.moʊ.ni/

alimony

赡养费
Meaning
financial support that a person is ordered by a court to give to their spouse after separation or divorce
Example
He was ordered by the court to pay monthly alimony to his ex-wife.
法院命令他每月支付赡养费给他的前妻。
C1 noun /næk/

knack

天赋
Meaning
a natural skill or ability; a special talent for doing something easily
Example
She has a knack for making people feel comfortable.
她有一种让人们感到舒适的天赋。
C1 noun /iːl/

Eel

鳗鱼
Meaning
a long, snake-like fish that lives in both fresh and salt water
Example
The electric eel can generate powerful electric shocks.
电鳗可以产生强大的电击。
C1 verb /ˈɛm.jʊˌleɪt/

emulate

模仿
Meaning
to imitate someone or something with the intent to equal or surpass
Example
Young athletes often emulate their idols.
年轻运动员常常模仿他们的偶像。
C1 noun kənˈvɜː.dʒəns

convergence

汇聚
Meaning
The process of coming together from different directions to meet at a common point; unification or integration.
Example
The convergence of technologies is revolutionizing industries.
技术的汇聚正在革命化行业。
C1 noun /dɪˈfjuːʒən/

diffusion

Meaning
the spreading of something more widely or the movement of particles from high to low concentration
Example
The diffusion of information on social media is rapid.
C1 adjective /ˈɪnsələnt/

insolent

无礼的, 傲慢的
Meaning
showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect
Example
The insolent student refused to follow the teacher's instructions.
那个无礼的学生拒绝听从老师的指示。
C1 adjective /ˈflaʊəri/

flowery

花哨的 / 装饰的
Meaning
Full of flowers or overly elaborate in style or language.
Example
She wrote a flowery letter filled with poetic phrases.
她写了一封充满诗意的花哨信。
C1 noun /ˈsɛvərəns/

severance

离职补偿
Meaning
the act of ending something, especially a relationship or employment; compensation paid upon termination
Example
The company offered him severance pay after his job ended.
公司在他工作结束后提供了离职补偿。
C1 adjective /əˈbreɪsɪv/

abrasive

Meaning
harsh, rough, or capable of wearing down by rubbing
Example
His abrasive tone made everyone uncomfortable.
C1 noun /lɪˈkjʊər/

liqueur

甜酒
Meaning
A strong, sweet alcoholic drink flavored with fruits, herbs, or spices.
Example
She served a small glass of cherry liqueur after dinner.
她在晚餐后提供了一小杯樱桃利口酒。
C1 noun /pəˈrɪm.ɪ.tər/

perimeter

周长
Meaning
the continuous line forming the boundary of a closed geometric figure or area
Example
The soldiers guarded the perimeter of the camp.
士兵守卫着营地的周长。
C1 noun /doʊ/

doe

母鹿
Meaning
a female deer, especially an adult one
Example
The doe and her fawn were grazing in the meadow.
母鹿和她的小鹿在草地上吃草。
C1 noun /ˈmɒn.ə.təʊn/

monotone

单调
Meaning
A continuous sound, especially of a person's voice, that does not rise and fall in pitch.
Example
The teacher's monotone made the lecture hard to follow.
老师的单调语调使讲座很难跟上。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈhjuːmən/

Inhuman

不人道的
Meaning
lacking human qualities; cruel; brutal; savage
Example
The dictator's inhuman treatment of prisoners shocked the international community.
独裁者对囚犯的非人道待遇震惊了国际社会。
C1 adjective /ˈpæs.ə.bəl/

passable

可接受的
Meaning
good enough to be accepted, though not excellent
Example
The road is barely passable after the storm.
风暴过后，路几乎无法通行。
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。
C1 noun /ˌmɑːr.kɪ.təˈbɪl.ə.ti/

marketability

市场适销性
Meaning
The possibility of commercial success for a product or service
Example
The new product's marketability depends on consumer demand.
新产品的市场适销性取决于消费者的需求。
C1 noun /haʊnd/

Hound

猎犬
Meaning
a dog bred for hunting, typically having a keen sense of smell
Example
The bloodhound tracked the scent through the dense forest.
血猎犬穿过茂密的森林追踪气味。
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 adjective /ˌhɑːrdˈhɑːrtɪd/

hard-hearted

冷酷无情
Meaning
showing no kindness or sympathy; cruel
Example
The landlord was hard-hearted and refused to help the poor family.
房东是个冷酷无情的人，拒绝帮助贫困家庭。
C1 verb /ˈkɒŋɡrɪɡeɪt/

congregate

聚集, 集合
Meaning
to gather together in a group; to assemble
Example
People congregate in the town square every evening.
人们每天晚上都会在市中心的广场上聚集。
C1 noun ˈmɪl.ɪ.tər.i ɪnˈkɜː.ʃən

military incursion

军事入侵
Meaning
A sudden armed attack or invasion by military forces into a territory.
Example
The military incursion caused widespread devastation.
军事入侵造成了广泛的破坏。
C1 noun /rɪˈsɜː.dʒəns/

resurgence

复兴
Meaning
An increase or revival after a period of little activity, popularity, or occurrence.
Example
The city saw a resurgence in tourism after the pandemic.
这座城市在大流行后看到了旅游业的复兴。
C1 noun /ˈdeɪtəm/ or /ˈdætəm/

datum

数据
Meaning
a single piece of information; a fact used as a basis for reasoning or calculation
Example
Each datum in the survey was carefully analyzed.
调查中的每一条数据都经过仔细分析。
C1 verb /trəˈvɜːrs/

traverse

穿越
Meaning
To travel across or through something.
Example
They traversed the desert on camels.
他们骑着骆驼穿越沙漠。
C1 adjective /aʊtˈmoʊdɪd/

outmoded

过时的
Meaning
No longer in fashion or useful; outdated.
Example
That old computer is completely outmoded.
那台旧电脑完全过时了。
C1 noun /ˈɡreɪ.haʊnd/

Greyhound

灵缇犬
Meaning
a tall, thin dog with long legs that can run very fast
Example
The greyhound won the race at the dog track.
灵缇犬在狗赛道上赢得了比赛。
C1 noun /ˈtriːzən/

Treason

叛国罪
Meaning
the crime of betraying one's country, especially by attempting to kill or overthrow the sovereign or government
Example
He was accused of treason against the state.
他被指控犯有叛国罪。
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 noun /ɪnˈdɪrmənt/

endearment

亲切的词语
Meaning
A word or phrase expressing affection or love.
Example
She whispered a gentle endearment to her child.
她低声对孩子说了一个亲切的词语。
C1 verb /dɪˈspɛl/

dispel

驱散
Meaning
to make a doubt, feeling, or belief disappear
Example
The teacher's explanation dispelled the students' confusion.
老师的解释消除了学生们的困惑。
C1 noun /ˈderˌdevəl/

daredevil

冒险者
Meaning
A person who enjoys doing dangerous or risky things.
Example
The stunt was performed by a famous daredevil.
这个特技是由一位著名的冒险者完成的。
C1 adjective /ɔːˌθɒr.ɪˈteə.ri.ən/

authoritarian

专制
Meaning
Demanding absolute obedience to authority; excessively controlling or strict in governance.
Example
Authoritarian parenting often limits a child's independence.
专制的育儿方式常常限制孩子的独立性。
C1 noun /ˈtoʊ.pæz/

Topaz

托帕石
Meaning
a precious stone, typically colorless, yellow, or blue, used in jewelry
Example
The queen's crown was adorned with a magnificent blue topaz.
女王的王冠装饰着一颗美丽的蓝色托帕石。
C1 adjective /ɪˈnæmərd/

enamored

着迷
Meaning
filled with love or admiration
Example
He became enamored with classical music after attending the concert.
他在参加音乐会后爱上了古典音乐。
C1 verb /ɪˈlɛktrɪfaɪ/

electrify

通电; 激动
Meaning
to charge with electricity; to excite or thrill intensely
Example
The speaker's speech electrified the audience.
演讲者的演讲让观众感到兴奋。
C1 adjective /əˈkʌlt/

occult

奥秘的
Meaning
Relating to mysterious, supernatural, or magical powers and practices.
Example
She had always been fascinated by the occult and its hidden knowledge.
她一直对奥科尔特及其隐藏的知识感到着迷。
C1 noun /ɪnˈkɒmpɪtəns/

incompetence

不称职
Meaning
Lack of ability, skill, or effectiveness in doing something.
Example
The project failed due to the manager’s incompetence.
由于经理的不称职，项目失败了。
C1 noun /ˈpæn.θi.ən/

pantheon

所有神明，献给所有神明的庙宇
Meaning
All the gods of a religion collectively; a building dedicated to all gods.
Example
The Roman Pantheon is one of the best-preserved ancient temples.
罗马的万神殿是最完好保存的古代神庙之一。
C1 noun /ɪmˈprɪzənmənt/

imprisonment

监禁
Meaning
the act of putting someone in prison; the state of being confined as punishment
Example
He faced imprisonment for violating the court order.
他因违反法院命令而面临监禁。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈduː/

Undue

过度的; 不适当的; 超过必要或适当的
Meaning
excessive; inappropriate; more than is necessary or proper
Example
The teacher complained about undue pressure from parents.
老师抱怨家长施加的过度压力。
C1 noun /ˌmiːdɪˈeɪʃən/

mediation

调解
Meaning
Intervention between parties to promote reconciliation, settlement, or compromise.
Example
The mediation helped resolve the conflict between the two teams.
调解帮助解决了两队之间的冲突。
C1 noun /rɪˈdʌn.dəns/

Redundance

冗余
Meaning
the state of being not or no longer needed or useful; superfluous repetition of information
Example
The document contained redundance that made it unnecessarily long.
该文档包含冗余内容，使其变得不必要地长。
C1 adverb /rɪˈspek.tə.bli/

Respectably

以尊敬的方式; 体面地;
Meaning
in a way that is worthy of respect; decently; properly
Example
She was dressed respectably for the interview.
她为面试穿得体面。
C1 adjective /ˌser.ɪˈmoʊ.ni.əl/

Ceremonial

仪式的
Meaning
relating to or used in ceremonies; formal and ritualistic
Example
The ceremonial dress was worn during the royal wedding.
在皇家婚礼上穿的就是仪式性的服装。
C1 verb /ˈɡælvənaɪz/

galvanize

Meaning
to shock or excite someone into taking action; to coat iron or steel with a protective layer of zinc
Example
The speech galvanized the crowd into action.
C1 adjective /ˌhaɪdroʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/

hydroelectric

水力发电
Meaning
Relating to or denoting the generation of electricity using flowing water.
Example
The country invested heavily in hydroelectric power plants.
该国在水力发电厂上进行了大量投资。
C1 noun /ˈhæŋ.ər/

Hangar

飞机库
Meaning
a large building with extensive floor area, typically for housing aircraft; an aircraft shelter
Example
The airplane was stored safely in the hangar during the severe thunderstorm.
飞机在强烈雷暴中安全地停放在飞机库中。
C1 verb /ˈmʌmbəl/

mumble

Meaning
To speak quietly and not clearly so that words are difficult to understand.
Example
He mumbled an apology before leaving.
C1 noun /ʌpˈhiːvəl/

upheaval

动荡
Meaning
a violent or sudden change or disruption to something
Example
The company faced a major upheaval after the sudden resignation of its CEO.
公司在其CEO突然辞职后经历了巨大的动荡。
C1 adjective /ˈtʃɪə.ləs/

Cheerless

沉闷; 沮丧; 悲伤; 无欢乐
Meaning
lacking happiness or comfort; gloomy; depressing; without cheer
Example
The old house looked cheerless and abandoned in the winter rain.
这座老房子在冬雨中看起来显得沉闷和荒废。
C1 adverb /ˈnɔːθwədz/

Northwards

向北
Meaning
towards the north; in a northerly direction
Example
The birds migrate northwards in spring.
鸟类在春天向北迁徙。
C1 adjective /ˈsɛnʃuəs/

sensuous

感官的
Meaning
Relating to or affecting the senses rather than the intellect; pleasing to the senses.
Example
The garden was filled with sensuous colors and fragrances.
花园里充满了感官的色彩和香气。
C1 noun ˈtɑksɪk ɪˈmɪʃənz

toxic emissions

有毒排放
Meaning
Harmful or poisonous substances released into the environment, especially the atmosphere.
Example
Toxic emissions from vehicles pollute the atmosphere.
车辆的有毒排放污染了大气。
C1 adjective /ˈdɪzməl/

Dismal

阴沉的; 沮丧的; 令人悲伤的
Meaning
gloomy; depressing; causing sadness or despair
Example
The weather was dismal with heavy rain and dark clouds.
天气阴沉，伴随大雨和黑暗的云层。
C1 adjective /rɪˈpjuː.t̬ɪd/

Reputed

有声望的; 出名的
Meaning
generally said or believed to be; having a particular reputation
Example
He is reputed to be one of the best doctors in the country.
他被认为是该国最好的医生之一。
C1 noun /kəmˈplɪsəti/

complicity

共谋
Meaning
the state of being involved with others in an illegal activity or wrongdoing
Example
The court revealed his complicity in the fraud scheme.
法庭揭示了他在欺诈计划中的共谋。
C1 noun /ˈrɛvərəns/

reverence

崇敬
Meaning
deep respect for someone or something
Example
The students showed reverence to their teacher.
学生们向他们的老师表达了崇敬。
C1 noun ˈredʒ.ɪ.strɑːr

registrar

注册员
Meaning
An official responsible for keeping records or registers.
Example
The registrar oversees all administrative tasks.
注册员负责所有行政任务的监督。
C1 noun ˈsʌfrɪdʒ

suffrage

选举权
Meaning
The right to vote in political elections; the principle of political representation.
Example
Universal suffrage was a key demand.
普选权是一个重要的要求。
C1 adjective /tɪˈrænɪkəl/

tyrannical

暴虐
Meaning
exercising power in a cruel or arbitrary way
Example
The tyrannical ruler silenced all opposition.
暴虐的统治者让所有的反对派都沉默了。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdjʊər.ə.bəl/

Endurable

可忍受的
Meaning
able to be endured; bearable; tolerable
Example
The pain was endurable with proper medication.
使用适当的药物，疼痛是可以忍受的。
C1 noun /ʃəˈmiːz/

Chemise

睡裙
Meaning
a woman's loose-fitting undergarment or dress hanging straight from the shoulders
Example
The vintage chemise was made of delicate lace and silk.
这款复古睡裙由精美的蕾丝和丝绸制成。
C1 adjective /ˈmɜː.sɪ.ləs/

Merciless

冷酷无情; 残忍的;
Meaning
showing no mercy or pity; cruel and heartless
Example
The merciless dictator showed no compassion.
无情的独裁者没有显示任何同情。
C1 noun /taɪˈkuːn/

tycoon

富豪
Meaning
a wealthy, powerful businessperson
Example
The real estate tycoon invested in several skyscrapers.
房地产富豪投资了多座摩天大楼。
C1 verb /ɔːrˈdeɪn/

ordain

Meaning
To officially make someone a priest or minister; to decree or order something officially.
Example
The bishop will ordain three new priests this Sunday.
C1 adjective /ˈper.ɪ.ləs/

perilous

危险的, 危险的, 不安全的
Meaning
Full of danger or risk; hazardous and threatening.
Example
The explorers took a perilous journey.
探险家们进行了危险的旅行。
C1 verb /ˌmɪsˈmænɪdʒ/

mismanage

Meaning
to handle or control something badly or inefficiently
Example
The company went bankrupt because it was mismanaged for years.
C1 noun /ɪmˈpɜː.mə.nəns/

impermanence

无常
Meaning
The state or fact of lasting for only a limited period of time.
Example
The philosophy of Buddhism emphasizes the impermanence of life.
佛教哲学强调生命的无常性。
C1 noun /ˈtɛnəmənt/

tenement

廉租房
Meaning
a large building divided into separate apartments, often in poor condition
Example
The family lived in a crowded tenement in the city.
这个家庭住在城市里一个拥挤的廉租房里。
C1 verb /ˈfɔːrtɪˌfaɪ/

fortify

加强
Meaning
To strengthen a place, person, or thing physically or mentally.
Example
They fortified the city walls to protect against invasion.
他们加固了城市的墙壁，以防止入侵。
C1 noun /ˈlʌləˌbaɪ/

lullaby

摇篮曲
Meaning
a soothing song sung to help a child fall asleep
Example
She sang a lullaby to her baby every night.
她每晚都会唱摇篮曲给她的宝宝听。
C1 noun /ˌfæb.rɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

fabrication

虚假发明
Meaning
The invention of false or misleading information; a lie or falsehood.
Example
The article was full of fabrication and misleading claims.
这篇文章充满了虚假的发明和误导性的声明。
C1 noun /ˌstætɪˈstɪʃən/

statistician

统计学家
Meaning
A person who specializes in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting numerical data.
Example
The statistician presented the survey results with great clarity.
统计学家以极大的清晰度展示了调查结果。
C1 noun /ˈspiːʃiː/

specie

硬币
Meaning
money in the form of coins rather than notes or credit
Example
The transaction was made in specie.
交易是以硬币完成的。
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 adjective pərˈnɪʃəs

pernicious

有害的, 毁灭性的
Meaning
Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.
Example
The pernicious effects of smoking are well-documented.
吸烟的有害影响被充分记录。
C1 noun ˈdaɪ.nə.sti

dynasty

王朝
Meaning
A line of hereditary rulers of a country; a succession of people from the same family who play a prominent role in business, politics, or another field.
Example
The Ming dynasty ruled China for centuries.
明朝统治了中国几个世纪。
C1 adjective /sɪmˈfɒnɪk/

symphonic

交响乐的
Meaning
relating to or having the character of a symphony or symphony orchestra
Example
The concert featured a symphonic masterpiece.
音乐会展示了一部交响乐的杰作。
C1 noun /ˈpælɪt/

pallet

平台
Meaning
a flat wooden platform used for moving or storing goods; also a makeshift bed
Example
The boxes were stacked on a wooden pallet for easy transport.
箱子被堆放在木托盘上以便于运输。
C1 noun /poʊˈlær.ɪ.ti/

polarity

极性
Meaning
the state of having two opposite or contradictory tendencies, opinions, or aspects
Example
The polarity between the two political parties is growing stronger.
两个政治党派之间的极性越来越强。
C1 noun /ˌɛksɪˈkjuːʃənər/

executioner

刽子手
Meaning
A person who carries out a death sentence by execution.
Example
The executioner prepared the gallows for the condemned prisoner.
刽子手为被定罪的囚犯准备了绞刑架。
C1 noun /ˈɑːdəsi/

odyssey

漫长的旅行
Meaning
a long, adventurous journey; a series of experiences
Example
Her career has been an odyssey of challenges and achievements.
她的职业生涯是一场挑战和成就的漫长旅行。
C1 adjective /ˈkɔː.stɪk/

caustic

腐蚀性的, 尖刻的
Meaning
able to burn or corrode by chemical action; severely sarcastic
Example
Her caustic remarks hurt his feelings.
她尖刻的评论伤害了他的感情。
C1 noun /viˈoʊlə/ or /ˈvaɪələ/

viola

维奥拉
Meaning
A stringed instrument slightly larger than a violin, with a deeper and mellower tone.
Example
She chose to play the viola in the school orchestra.
她选择在学校管弦乐队中演奏维奥拉。
C1 adjective, adverb (informal, vulgar) /ˈfʌkɪŋ/

fucking

他妈的 (粗俗词语用于强调)
Meaning
used for emphasis, often expressing anger or frustration (vulgar slang)
Example
It was a fucking disaster!
这真是个他妈的灾难！
C1 noun ˌkɒn.ʃiˈen.ʃəs.nəs

conscientiousness

责任心
Meaning
The quality of wishing to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly; diligence.
Example
Her conscientiousness in work led to a well-organized project.
她在工作中的责任心使得项目井然有序。
C1 adjective ˌsʌbˈlɪm.ɪ.nəl

subliminal

低于意识阈值存在或运作，未被意识到的影响或感知
Meaning
Existing or operating below the threshold of consciousness; perceived by or affecting someone's mind without their being aware of it.
Example
Advertisements often have subliminal messages.
广告常常包含潜意识的讯息。
C1 verb /wiːn/

wean

Meaning
To gradually stop a child or animal from breastfeeding; to detach from a habit.
Example
Parents often wean their babies around six months old.
C1 verb /ˈhɪpnətaɪz/

hypnotize

催眠
Meaning
to put someone into a state of hypnosis; to influence someone's mind deeply
Example
The magician tried to hypnotize the audience.
魔术师试图催眠观众。
C1 noun /ˈleɪ.tən.si/

latency

延迟
Meaning
The delay in processing signals or data.
Example
High latency in online gaming can cause lagging issues.
在线游戏中的高延迟可能导致卡顿问题。
C1 noun /ˈseɪ.tən/

Satan

撒旦
Meaning
the chief evil spirit; the Devil in Christian and Islamic belief
Example
According to religious texts, Satan tempts people to sin.
根据宗教经典，撒旦诱惑人们犯罪。
C1 noun /kənˈkʌrəns/

concurrence

一致
Meaning
Agreement or union in action, opinion, or occurrence; simultaneous happening of events.
Example
The project was completed with the concurrence of all departments.
这个项目是在所有部门的共识下完成的。
C1 adjective /ˈtɒrɪd/

torrid

非常炎热和干燥；充满强烈情感或激情
Meaning
Very hot and dry; full of strong emotions or passion.
Example
The desert heat was torrid during the day.
沙漠的热量白天非常炎热。
C1 noun /ˈbɑːr.tər ˌsɪs.təm/

barter system

物物交换
Meaning
A system of exchange where goods and services are traded directly without using money.
Example
Ancient civilizations used the barter system for trade.
古代文明使用物物交换系统进行贸易。
C1 adjective /ˈriː.fleks/

Reflex

反射
Meaning
an action performed without conscious thought; relating to reflection
Example
The doctor tested her reflex response by tapping her knee.
医生通过轻轻敲打她的膝盖来测试她的反射反应。
C1 adjective /ˈspɛktrəl/

spectral

幽灵的
Meaning
Relating to a ghost or specter; ghostly. Also relating to a spectrum.
Example
The old mansion had a spectral atmosphere at night.
那座古老的宅邸晚上有一种幽灵般的氛围。
C1 noun /ˈbʊzəm/

bosom

胸部
Meaning
the human chest, especially a woman’s breast; also used metaphorically to refer to closeness or intimacy
Example
She kept the secret close to her bosom.
她把秘密藏在胸口。
C1 noun /ˌkɒnfləˈɡreɪʃən/

conflagration

大规模毁灭性火灾
Meaning
A large, destructive fire that destroys a great deal of land or property.
Example
The forest was devastated by a massive conflagration that lasted for days.
这片森林被一场持续了几天的大火摧毁。
C1 noun /kɑːrˈtɒɡrəfi/

cartography

制图学
Meaning
The science or practice of drawing maps.
Example
She studied cartography at university to learn how to design maps.
她在大学学习制图学，以便学会设计地图。
C1 noun /ɪkˈstrɛmɪti/

extremity

极限
Meaning
The farthest point or limit of something; a severe or extreme condition.
Example
He was pushed to the extremity of his patience.
他被推到了耐心的极限。
C1 noun /ˈwɪŋˌspæn/

wingspan

翼展
Meaning
the distance from the tip of one wing to the tip of the other wing
Example
The eagle has an impressive wingspan of over two meters.
老鹰的翼展超过两米。
C1 adjective /rɪˈzɪstɪv/

resistive

电阻性
Meaning
tending to resist or oppose; in physics, relating to electrical resistance
Example
The material has resistive properties that slow down current flow.
该材料具有电阻特性，能够减慢电流流动。
C1 verb, noun /mjuːz/

muse

Meaning
to think deeply about something; a source of inspiration, especially for an artist or writer
Example
She sat by the window to muse about her future.
C1 adjective /dɪˈfɪʃənt/

Deficient

缺乏的
Meaning
not having enough of a specified quality or ingredient; lacking or inadequate
Example
His diet was deficient in essential vitamins.
他的饮食缺乏必需的维生素。
C1 noun /ɡruːv/

groove

沟槽 / 节奏
Meaning
a long narrow cut or depression, or a rhythmic pattern in music
Example
The DJ kept the crowd dancing to the groove.
DJ让人群跟随节奏跳舞。
C1 noun /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/

rejoicing

欢庆
Meaning
The action of showing great joy or happiness
Example
There was much rejoicing after the victory.
胜利之后有很多欢庆。
C1 adjective /ˈfruː.ɡəl/

Frugal

节俭; 经济
Meaning
economical; thrifty;
Example
She is very frugal and saves money by buying only necessary items.
她非常节俭，通过只购买必要的物品来节省钱。
C1 noun /ɔːˈrɔːrə/

aurora

极光
Meaning
A natural display of lights in the sky, usually seen in polar regions.
Example
We traveled to Norway to see the northern aurora.
我们去了挪威看北极光。
C1 noun /ˈmɪl.ɪ.tənt/

Militant

激进分子
Meaning
A person who uses aggressive or violent methods to promote a political or social cause
Example
The militant group demanded immediate political reforms.
激进分子组织要求立即进行政治改革。
C1 noun /ˈmænɪkɪn/

mannequin

模特
Meaning
a life-sized model of a human figure used by shops to display clothes
Example
The mannequin in the shop window was dressed in a red gown.
商店橱窗里的曼尼奎恩穿着一件红色长裙。
C1 verb /ˈtɒpl/

topple

倒塌
Meaning
to fall or cause to fall over; to overthrow
Example
The earthquake caused the old building to topple.
地震导致了旧建筑的倒塌。
C1 adjective ɡəˈlæktɪk

galactic

与银河有关
Meaning
Of or relating to a galaxy or galaxies.
Example
The galactic phenomena observed by the telescope were mesmerizing.
通过望远镜观察到的银河现象令人着迷。