A2 abbreviation (noun/pronoun) /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

sth.

某事

Meaning

abbreviation for 'something'

Example

Can you give me sth. to write with?

你能给我写字的东西吗？

A2 noun,verb /kɔːrt/

court

法院或寻求关注或偏爱的地方

Meaning

a place where legal cases are heard or to seek favor or attention

Example

He courted the judge with respect.

他以尊重的态度追求法官。

A2 noun/verb /bəˈluːn/

balloon

气球

Meaning

A small bag made of thin rubber or similar material that can be inflated with air or gas; as a verb, to expand rapidly.

Example

The children played with a red balloon at the party.

孩子们在聚会上玩了一个红色的气球。

C2 noun/verb /ˈkɜːrtsi/

curtsy

屈膝礼

Meaning

a respectful bow made by women by bending the knees with one foot in front of the other

Example

She gave a quick curtsy before leaving the stage.

她在离开舞台前做了一个快速的屈膝礼。

A2 adjective, noun, verb /ˈtoʊ.təl/

total

总计

Meaning

the whole amount; complete

Example

The total cost was too high.

总成本太高了。

C1 noun /ˌkɒnvəˈlɛsns/

convalescence

康复期

Meaning

the period of time spent recovering from an illness or medical treatment

Example

His convalescence lasted for almost two months after the accident.

事故后的康复期持续了近两个月。

C1 verb /ˈdrɪbəl/

dribble

Meaning

to let liquid flow slowly in drops or to move a ball skillfully with repeated small kicks or bounces

Example

The baby dribbled milk on his shirt.

C1 noun /ˌmɪsˈkɒn.dʌkt/

Misconduct

不当行为

Meaning

Unacceptable or improper behavior, especially by a professional person

Example

The officer was dismissed for professional misconduct.

该官员因职业不当行为被解雇。

C2 noun /ˌjuːnɪˈtɛəriən/

unitarian

一神论者

Meaning

A person who believes that God exists as one entity rather than as a Trinity; a member of a religious denomination that emphasizes individual freedom of belief.

Example

The Unitarian church is known for its inclusive and open-minded approach.

一神论教会以其包容和开放的思想方式而闻名。

C2 verb /ˈmæsəˌreɪt/

macerate

浸泡

Meaning

to soften or break up something, especially food, by soaking in liquid

Example

The chef macerated the fruit in wine before serving.

厨师在上菜前将水果浸泡在葡萄酒中。

B2 noun /ˈsʌb.sɪ.di/

subsidy

补贴

Meaning

Financial assistance provided by government to reduce costs of goods or services.

Example

The government provides a fuel subsidy to control prices.

政府提供燃料补贴以控制价格。

B2 adjective /ˈʃæl.oʊ/

Shallow

浅薄; 不深; 缺乏深入知识

Meaning

not deep; superficial; lacking depth of knowledge

Example

The shallow water is perfect for children to play.

浅水适合孩子们玩耍。

C1 adjective /səbˈvɜːrsɪv/

subversive

颠覆性的

Meaning

seeking or intended to undermine or overthrow an established system or authority

Example

The group was banned for its subversive activities.

该团体因其颠覆性活动而被禁止。

B2 noun /ˈɛseɪ/

essay

论文

Meaning

A short piece of writing on a particular subject.

Example

She wrote an essay about climate change.

她写了一篇关于气候变化的论文。

C2 adjective /ˈɛkstənt/

extant

现存

Meaning

Still in existence; surviving.

Example

Only a few manuscripts from the ancient library are extant.

只有几份古老图书馆的手稿仍然存在。

C2 adjective /ɒˈstɛnsɪv/

ostensive

显性

Meaning

clearly demonstrative or pointing out; explicitly shown

Example

The teacher gave an ostensive example to clarify the concept.

老师举了一个显性的例子来阐明概念。

A1 noun/verb /fɪʃ/

fish

幸福

Meaning

an aquatic animal with gills, or to try to catch such animals

Example

He went to the lake to fish early in the morning.

她在得到奖项时无法掩饰她的快乐。

A1 verb /lɪv/

live

住

Meaning

to have life; to reside in a particular place; to exist

Example

They live in a beautiful house by the lake.

他们住在湖边的一栋漂亮房子里。

C2 verb ˈɪnʌndeɪt

inundate

淹没, 用事情或人淹没某人或某物

Meaning

To flood; overwhelm someone or something with things or people to be dealt with

Example

The company was inundated with requests after the advertisement.

广告后，公司被大量请求淹没。

A1 noun /kəmˈpjuːtə(r)/

computer

计算机

Meaning

an electronic device for storing and processing data

Example

I bought a new computer for my office work.

我为我的办公室工作买了台新电脑。

C2 noun /flæks/

flax

亚麻

Meaning

a plant whose fibers are used to make linen and whose seeds are edible

Example

Flax is often used in making linen fabrics.

亚麻常用于制作亚麻织物。

B2 noun /ˈpɜr.mə.nəns/

Permanence

持久性

Meaning

the state or quality of lasting or remaining unchanged indefinitely; enduring nature

Example

The permanence of the stone monument impressed all visitors.

石雕纪念碑的永久性给所有参观者留下了深刻的印象。

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。

C2 adverb /əˈbɛd/

abed

在床上

Meaning

in bed

Example

She stayed abed all day due to illness.

由于生病，她整天都待在床上。

C1 adjective /proʊˈzeɪ.ɪk/

prosaic

平凡的

Meaning

ordinary, dull, or lacking imagination

Example

The teacher’s explanation was accurate but rather prosaic.

老师的解释很准确，但相当平凡。

C2 verb /ˈtʃɔːrtl/

chortle

轻松愉快地笑

Meaning

to laugh in a breathy, gleeful way

Example

The audience chortled at the comedian's witty remarks.

观众听到喜剧演员的机智评论后发出咯咯的笑声。

B2 noun /dɪsˈkʌmfərt/

discomfort

不适

Meaning

A feeling of slight pain, unease, or awkwardness.

Example

She shifted in her chair due to discomfort in her back.

由于背部不适，她在椅子上移动。

C1 verb /ˈɪtəreɪt/

iterate

迭代

Meaning

To repeat a process or statement, often to improve or refine.

Example

The software team will iterate the design until it meets user needs.

软件团队将反复迭代设计，直到满足用户需求。

C2 noun /ˈhæŋ.kər.ɪŋ/

hankering

渴望

Meaning

a strong desire or craving for something.

Example

She had a hankering for chocolate late at night.

她深夜时对巧克力有了强烈的渴望。

C1 noun /ˈdʒiː.nəs/

genus

属

Meaning

a category in biological classification ranking above species and below family

Example

The tiger belongs to the genus Panthera.

老虎属于豹属 Panthera。

B2 noun ˈæk.tɪv rɪˈkɔːl

Active recall

积极回忆

Meaning

A learning technique that involves actively trying to retrieve information from memory rather than passively reviewing material.

Example

Active recall improves long-term memory and retention.

积极回忆改善长期记忆和保持能力。

B1 verb /əˈsuːm/

assume

假设

Meaning

to think that something is true without proof

Example

I assume he will be late to the meeting.

我假设他会迟到会议。

C1 adverb /ˈɒp.tɪ.məl.i/

optimally

最优地

Meaning

In the most effective or efficient way possible.

Example

Tasks should be allocated optimally for maximum output.

任务应当最优地分配，以实现最大产出。

B2 noun /slɒt/

slot

插槽

Meaning

a narrow opening into which something fits or is placed

Example

Insert the card into the slot to open the door.

将卡片插入插槽以打开门。

A2 adjective /wiːk/

Weak

虚弱; 脆弱

Meaning

lacking physical strength; not strong; fragile

Example

After the illness, he felt weak and tired.

生病后，他感到虚弱和疲惫。

C1 noun /ˈsaɪkiː/

psyche

灵魂 / 心智

Meaning

the human soul, mind, or spirit

Example

The novel explores the depths of the human psyche.

这本小说探索了人类心智的深度。

C1 noun /ˈmedoʊ/

Meadow

草地

Meaning

A piece of grassland, especially one used for hay

Example

The cows grazed peacefully in the green meadow.

奶牛在绿色的草地上安静地吃草。

A2 adjective /ɪmˈbærəst/

embarrassed

尴尬

Meaning

feeling awkward, ashamed, or self-conscious about something

Example

He felt embarrassed when he forgot her name.

当他忘记她的名字时，他感到尴尬。

C2 verb /ˈæd.l̩/

addle

迷惑

Meaning

To confuse or muddle someone’s mind.

Example

The complicated instructions only served to addle him.

复杂的指令只会让他感到困惑。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈskruːtəbl̩/

inscrutable

幸福

Meaning

impossible to understand or interpret

Example

His inscrutable expression made it hard to know what he was thinking.

她收到奖项时无法掩饰自己的幸福。

B2 adjective ˌɪnɪˈfɛktɪv

ineffective

无效

Meaning

Not producing any significant or desired effect; not achieving the intended result.

Example

Rote learning often proves to be ineffective.

死记硬背往往是无效的。

C2 noun /ˈɒkjʊlɪst/

oculist

眼科医生

Meaning

An old-fashioned term for an eye doctor or ophthalmologist.

Example

The village oculist was known for treating various eye diseases.

村里的眼科医生以治疗各种眼病而闻名。

B2 verb /ˈpjʊərɪfaɪ/

purify

净化

Meaning

to make clean or pure; to remove impurities

Example

This filter will purify the water effectively.

这个过滤器将有效地净化水。

B2 verb /sʌk/

suck

吸

Meaning

to draw something into the mouth by using the lips and tongue

Example

The baby began to suck her thumb.

婴儿开始吸吮她的拇指。

C1 verb /ˌaʊtˈweɪ/

outweigh

比...更重要

Meaning

To be more important, valuable, or significant than something else.

Example

The benefits of the new policy outweigh the risks.

新政策的好处超过了风险。

A1 verb /fiːl/

Feel

感受; 经历; 触摸

Meaning

to experience an emotion or physical sensation; to touch something

Example

I feel happy when I see my friends.

我看到我的朋友时感到很高兴。

B2 noun /ˈflɒrɪst/

florist

花店老板

Meaning

A person who sells and arranges flowers.

Example

We bought a bouquet from the local florist.

我们在当地的花店买了一个花束。

C2 verb /ˈsʌli/

sully

玷污

Meaning

to damage the purity, integrity, or reputation of something

Example

The scandal sullied the politician’s reputation.

丑闻玷污了政治家的声誉。

C2 noun /dʒeɪp/

jape

恶作剧, 玩笑

Meaning

A practical joke or humorous remark.

Example

He enjoyed a harmless jape with his friends.

他和朋友们享受了一场无害的恶作剧。

C2 noun /ˈɪn.fɪ.del/

Infidel

异教徒

Meaning

a person who does not believe in religion or whose religious beliefs differ from one's own

Example

In historical contexts, crusaders often referred to their enemies as infidels.

在历史背景中，十字军常常把他们的敌人称为异教徒。

C2 adjective /ˌrɒŋˈhɛd.ɪd/

wrongheaded

错误的思想

Meaning

Having or showing bad judgment or stubbornly holding to wrong ideas.

Example

The policy was considered wrongheaded and harmful.

这项政策被认为是错误的思想并且有害。

C1 adjective /ˈsɔːsi/

saucy

大胆的

Meaning

Boldly rude, cheeky, or playfully disrespectful.

Example

The child gave a saucy reply to his teacher.

那个孩子给老师一个大胆的回答。

C2 adjective /rɪˈprɛsəbl̩/

repressible

可抑制的

Meaning

Capable of being restrained or suppressed.

Example

The movement proved to be hardly repressible.

这个运动被证明几乎是可以抑制的。

C2 noun /ˌbæstərdaɪˈzeɪʃən/

bastardization

扭曲 / 退化

Meaning

the act of corrupting, degrading, or misrepresenting something

Example

Critics called the remake a bastardization of the original film.

评论家称重拍版是原电影的扭曲。

B2 noun /əˈluːmɪnəm/

aluminum

铝

Meaning

a lightweight silvery metal used for making cans, foils, and other items

Example

The airplane body is made of strong but light aluminum.

飞机的机身是用强度高但重量轻的铝制成的。

B1 noun /ˈblen.dər/

Blender

搅拌机

Meaning

an electric kitchen appliance used to mix, purée, or emulsify food and liquids

Example

She used the blender to make a delicious smoothie.

她用搅拌机做了一个美味的冰沙。

A1 adjective /ˈhæpi/

happy

快乐

Meaning

feeling or showing pleasure, contentment, or joy

Example

She was very happy to receive the gift.

她收到礼物时非常高兴。

C1 adjective ˈeɪlɪəneɪtɪd

alienated

疏远

Meaning

Feeling isolated or estranged; disconnected from others or society.

Example

Alienated students are more prone to delinquency.

疏远的学生更容易陷入犯罪。

C2 adjective /ˈprɒmɪsəri/

promissory

承诺的

Meaning

Containing or conveying a promise, especially in writing.

Example

He signed a promissory note to repay the loan.

他签署了还款承诺书。

C1 verb /smɛlt/

smelt

冶炼

Meaning

to extract metal from its ore by heating and melting

Example

The workers smelt iron from its ore in the factory.

工人在工厂中从矿石中冶炼铁。

C2 noun /ˈtælən/

talon

爪子

Meaning

A claw, especially one belonging to a bird of prey.

Example

The eagle gripped the fish with its sharp talons.

老鹰用它锋利的爪子抓住了那条鱼。

A2 noun ˈliːdər

leader

领导者

Meaning

A person who leads or commands a group, organization, or country.

Example

The leader inspired people.

领导者激励了人们。

B2 adjective, noun /ˈkɑːmənpleɪs/

commonplace

常见的

Meaning

ordinary or unremarkable; something that is usual or commonly found

Example

Smartphones have become commonplace in modern life.

智能手机已成为现代生活中的常见事物。

C2 adjective /ɪˈnɪkwɪtəs/

iniquitous

不公正

Meaning

grossly unfair and morally wrong

Example

Slavery was one of the most iniquitous practices in history.

奴隶制是历史上最不公正的实践之一。

C2 verb /ɪnˈsteɪt/

instate

任命

Meaning

To set up in position, office, or authority.

Example

The board decided to instate her as the new director.

董事会决定任命她为新任总监。

B1 noun /tuː θɜːrdz/

two-thirds

三分之二

Meaning

a fraction equal to two parts of three; 2/3.

Example

Two-thirds of the students passed the exam.

三分之二的学生通过了考试。

C1 verb /ʃʌn/

Shun

回避

Meaning

to deliberately avoid or stay away from someone or something

Example

He shuns public attention and prefers privacy.

他避开公众注意并偏爱隐私。

C1 noun, adjective /ˈrɛvərənd/

reverend

牧师，尊敬的

Meaning

A title of respect used for members of the clergy; deserving deep respect.

Example

The Reverend gave an inspiring sermon at the church.

牧师在教堂发表了鼓舞人心的讲道。

C1 noun /ˈstɪm.jʊ.laɪ/

stimuli

刺激物

Meaning

Things that create reactions or provide motivation.

Example

Bright light and loud sounds are common stimuli for alertness.

明亮的光和大声的声音是常见的刺激物，可以保持警觉。

C1 adjective /əˈfɜːrmətɪv/

affirmative

肯定的

Meaning

expressing agreement, approval, or a positive response

Example

She gave an affirmative answer to the proposal.

她对提案做出了肯定的回答。

C2 verb /ˈæntɪdeɪtɪd/

antedated

提前日期

Meaning

assigned to an earlier date than the actual one; happened earlier

Example

The letter was antedated to appear more official.

信件被提前日期化，以使其看起来更官方。

C1 adjective /ˈvæljuːləs/

valueless

毫无价值

Meaning

having no worth, importance, or usefulness

Example

The old broken phone was considered valueless.

那部旧坏掉的手机被认为是毫无价值的。

C1 noun /rəˈviːn/

ravine

峡谷

Meaning

A deep, narrow valley with steep sides.

Example

The river carved a deep ravine through the mountains.

河流在山脉中切割出一条深深的峡谷。

C2 adjective /ˈæprəbəˌtɔːri/

approbatory

赞许的

Meaning

expressing approval or praise

Example

The teacher gave an approbatory nod after reading the essay.

老师在读完文章后，点了点头表示赞许。

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。

B1 noun dɪˈmɒk.rə.si

democracy

民主

Meaning

A system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.

Example

Democracy ensures equal rights for all citizens.

民主确保所有公民享有平等的权利。

C2 adjective /ˈɛstɪməbl/

estimable

值得尊敬的

Meaning

Worthy of great respect.

Example

Her estimable achievements inspired the whole community.

她值得尊敬的成就鼓舞了整个社区。

C1 adverb /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋli/

searchingly

寻找地

Meaning

In a way that seems to look for hidden meanings or truth.

Example

She looked at him searchingly, hoping for an honest answer.

她带着寻求的目光看着他，希望得到诚实的回答。

C2 adjective/verb /ɪnˈkɑːrneɪt/

incarnate

化身

Meaning

to embody or represent in human form; in flesh

Example

She is kindness incarnate.

她是善良的化身。

C2 adjective /sɪˈnæp.tɪk/

synaptic

突触的

Meaning

Related to the signal transmission process between nerve cells.

Example

Learning strengthens synaptic connections in the brain.

学习增强大脑中的突触连接。

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。

A1 verb /driːm/

dream

梦想

Meaning

to have thoughts and images in your mind while sleeping; to hope for

Example

I often dream about flying in the sky.

我常常梦想在天空中飞翔。

B1 noun /ˌdiː.enˈeɪ/

dna

脱氧核糖核酸

Meaning

Deoxyribonucleic acid, the molecule that carries genetic information in living organisms.

Example

Scientists extracted DNA from the ancient bones.

科学家从古代骨头中提取了DNA。

C2 noun /ˈædʒ.ə.tənt/

Adjutant

阿金顿鹳

Meaning

a large water bird with long legs and neck, also known as adjutant stork

Example

The adjutant stork stood motionless in the shallow water.

那只阿金顿鹳站在浅水中不动。

C1 noun /ˈɡlɒs.ər.i/

Glossary

术语表

Meaning

an alphabetical list of terms in a particular domain of knowledge with explanations; a brief dictionary

Example

The textbook includes a helpful glossary at the end to define technical terms.

教科书的末尾有一个有用的术语表，用来定义技术术语。

C1 noun /ˈfrek.əl/

Freckle

雀斑

Meaning

a small brownish spot on the skin, often becoming more pronounced through exposure to the sun

Example

Her face was covered with cute freckles that appeared every summer.

她的脸上覆盖着可爱的雀斑，每年夏天都会出现。

A1 verb /ˈkæri/

carry

携带

Meaning

To support and move something or someone from one place to another.

Example

She carried the bag across the street.

她把包从街对面带了过来。

C1 noun /ˈkɒləmnɪst/

columnist

专栏作家

Meaning

a journalist who regularly writes articles or opinions for a newspaper or magazine

Example

The columnist wrote an article about climate change.

专栏作家写了一篇关于气候变化的文章。

B2 verb /ʃʌv/

shove

推

Meaning

to push someone or something roughly

Example

He shoved the box into the corner.

他把箱子推到角落里。

B1 noun /ˈdɛkeɪd/

decade

十年

Meaning

A period of ten years.

Example

The country has changed a lot in the past decade.

这个国家在过去的十年里发生了很大变化。

B2 verb /hɔːlt/

halt

停止

Meaning

to stop or bring to a stop

Example

The train suddenly halted at the station.

火车突然在车站停了下来。

B2 noun /ɪˈfɛktɪvnəs/

effectiveness

效能

Meaning

the degree to which something is successful in producing a desired result.

Example

The effectiveness of the new policy is still being evaluated.

新政策的效能仍在评估中。

C1 verb /dɪˈraɪd/

deride

嘲笑

Meaning

to mock or ridicule someone or something

Example

The critics derided the new movie for its poor script.

评论家嘲笑了这部新电影，因其糟糕的剧本。

B2 verb, noun, adjective /ˈtɛndər/

tender

提议 / 温柔

Meaning

to offer formally; soft and delicate in texture or character; a formal offer or proposal

Example

The company tendered its resignation to the board.

公司向董事会提出了辞职申请。

C1 noun /læʃ/

Lash

睫毛; 鞭打

Meaning

an eyelash; a sharp blow with a whip or rope; to strike forcefully

Example

She carefully applied mascara to make her lashes look longer and darker.

她小心地涂抹睫毛膏，使她的睫毛看起来更长更黑。

B2 noun /slɛdʒ/

sledge

雪橇

Meaning

a vehicle for traveling over snow, often pulled by animals

Example

The children rode a sledge down the snowy hill.

孩子们从雪山上滑下了雪橇。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈnesəseri/

Unnecessary

不必要的；多余的

Meaning

not needed; not required; pointless

Example

The meeting was unnecessary since all decisions were already made.

会议是多余的，因为所有的决定已经做出。

B2 adjective /ˈkʌltʃəd/

cultured

有文化的

Meaning

characterized by refined taste, manners, and education

Example

She is a cultured woman who loves art and literature.

她是一个有文化的女人，喜欢艺术和文学。

A2 noun /vəˈkæbjʊləri/

vocabulary

词汇

Meaning

the set of words known and used by a person, group, or language; the words used in a particular field or subject

Example

Reading every day helps improve your vocabulary.

每天阅读有助于提高你的词汇量。

C2 noun /ˌdiːnəʊˈteɪʃən/

denotation

指示

Meaning

The literal or primary meaning of a word, in contrast to the feelings or ideas that the word suggests.

Example

The denotation of the word 'rose' is a type of flower.

“玫瑰”这个词的指示是一个花的种类。

C2 verb /ˈsæŋktɪfaɪ/

sanctify

圣化

Meaning

to make holy or sacred; to purify

Example

The priest will sanctify the marriage ceremony.

牧师将祝圣婚礼仪式。

B2 noun /ˈmɜːrdərər/

murderer

凶手

Meaning

a person who unlawfully kills another human being with intent

Example

The murderer was caught by the police within hours.

凶手在几个小时内被警方逮捕。

C2 verb /frɪsk/

frisk

搜查

Meaning

To search a person by patting their clothing to check for concealed items.

Example

The security guard frisked the man at the entrance.

安保人员在入口处搜查了那名男子。

C1 adjective ˈɪn.tər.ɪm

interim

临时

Meaning

In or for the intervening period; provisional or temporary.

Example

Interim governments manage transitional phases.

临时政府管理过渡阶段。

A1 noun /faɪər/

Fire

火

Meaning

combustion or burning, in which substances combine chemically with oxygen from the air

Example

The fire in the fireplace provided warmth and a cozy atmosphere.

壁炉中的火提供了温暖和舒适的氛围。

C1 adjective /ˌjuːnɪˈsɛljʊlər/

unicellular

单细胞

Meaning

Consisting of a single cell.

Example

Amoebas are unicellular organisms.

变形虫是单细胞生物。

A2 noun /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/

training

培训

Meaning

the process of teaching or learning a particular skill or type of behavior

Example

She completed her training as a nurse last year.

她去年完成了作为护士的培训。

A1 noun /ˈʃɒpɪŋ/

shopping

购物

Meaning

the activity of going to shops to buy things

Example

She spent the afternoon shopping for clothes.

她下午花时间去购物买衣服。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈiːzi/

Uneasy

不安的; 焦虑的; 不舒服的

Meaning

worried; anxious; uncomfortable; restless

Example

She felt uneasy about walking alone at night.

她在夜晚独自行走时感到不安。

B2 noun /ræɡ/

Rag

旧布；用来清洁的破旧衣物

Meaning

a piece of old cloth used for cleaning; worn-out clothing

Example

She used an old rag to clean the dusty table.

她用一块旧布擦拭了满是灰尘的桌子。

C1 adjective /ˈpɜːrsənəbl/

personable

迷人

Meaning

having a pleasant appearance and manner; attractive and friendly

Example

The new teacher is very personable and easy to talk to.

新老师非常迷人且容易交谈。

C1 noun /ˈmiːnnəs/

Meanness

恶意; 吝啬

Meaning

The quality of being unkind, spiteful, or unfair; stinginess

Example

His meanness towards the poor children shocked everyone in the neighborhood.

他对贫困孩子的恶意让邻里的人都感到震惊。

B2 noun /ˈdʒel.i fɪʃ/

Jelly fish

水母

Meaning

a soft-bodied marine animal with a gelatinous umbrella-shaped body and trailing tentacles

Example

The jellyfish floated gracefully through the water with its translucent body.

水母带着透明的身体优雅地漂浮在水中。

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。

A1 verb /kʊk/

cook

烹饪

Meaning

to prepare food by heating; to make food ready to eat

Example

My mother loves to cook traditional dishes.

我妈妈喜欢做传统菜肴。

C2 noun /oʊˈbeɪsəns/

obeisance

敬礼

Meaning

A gesture of respect such as a bow or curtsy.

Example

They bowed in obeisance to the king.

他们向国王行了敬礼。

A2 verb/adjective /lɒst/

lost

丢失

Meaning

Unable to find the way; no longer in possession of something.

Example

He lost his keys and couldn’t enter the house.

他丢失了钥匙，无法进入房子。

B2 adjective /ˈɑːrbɪˌtrɛri/

arbitrary

随意的

Meaning

based on random choice or personal whim, rather than reason or system

Example

The teacher's arbitrary grading upset many students.

老师的随意评分让许多学生感到不满。

C1 adjective /ˈbaɪtɪŋ/

Biting

咬; 刺骨寒冷; 尖锐的批评

Meaning

extremely cold; sharply critical or harsh

Example

The biting cold made everyone shiver.

刺骨的寒冷让所有人都颤抖了。

C1 verb /ˈpæmpər/

pamper

溺爱 / 宠爱

Meaning

to treat with excessive care and attention; to spoil

Example

Parents often pamper their first child.

父母常常溺爱他们的第一个孩子。

C2 noun /ˌræʃioʊsɪˈneɪʃən/

ratiocination

推理

Meaning

the process of reasoning or logical thinking

Example

His ratiocination impressed the judges during the debate.

他的推理在辩论中给裁判留下了深刻印象。