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C1 noun /ˈstɪklər/

stickler

对规则严格的人
Meaning
a person who insists on a certain quality or standard of behavior
Example
He is a stickler for punctuality and never tolerates delays.
他非常严格地要求准时，从不容忍迟到。
C1 noun /ˌmɔːrəˈtɔːriəm/

moratorium

暂停令
Meaning
A temporary suspension or delay of an activity, law, or obligation.
Example
The government announced a moratorium on new mining licenses.
政府宣布对新矿业许可证实行暂停令。
C1 noun /kəˈluːʒən/

collusion

共谋
Meaning
A secret agreement or cooperation, especially for an illegal or dishonest purpose.
Example
There was evidence of collusion between the officials and the contractors.
有证据表明官员与承包商之间有共谋。
C1 noun, verb /fɔːrd/

ford

浅滩
Meaning
A shallow place in a river where one can cross; to cross a river at such a place.
Example
The travelers decided to ford the river at dawn.
旅行者决定在黎明时分穿越河流。
C1 noun /ræmˈbuːtən/

Rambutan

红毛丹
Meaning
a tropical fruit with red spiky skin and white translucent sweet flesh similar to litchi
Example
The rambutan looks scary with its hairy skin but tastes very sweet inside.
红毛丹看起来很吓人，毛茸茸的皮肤，但里面的味道非常甜。
C1 adjective /sɔɪld/

soiled

脏的
Meaning
dirty or stained; not clean
Example
His clothes were soiled after playing in the mud.
他在泥巴里玩后，衣服弄脏了。
C1 adjective /ˈdraʊ.zi/

Drowsy

困倦的; 疲倦的; 无精打采的
Meaning
feeling sleepy and lethargic; half asleep; tired
Example
I felt drowsy after the heavy meal.
吃完重餐后我感到困倦。
C1 noun /ˌmænɪˈfɛstoʊ/

manifesto

宣言
Meaning
a public declaration of policy and aims, especially by a political party
Example
The party released its manifesto before the election.
政党在选举前发布了其宣言。
C1 verb /hjuːˈmɪlieɪt/

humiliate

侮辱
Meaning
to make someone feel ashamed or foolish by injuring their dignity
Example
He was humiliated by his public failure.
他因公共失败而感到羞辱。
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 verb /ˌkɒndɪˈsɛnd/

condescend

从高处以友善的态度
Meaning
to behave as if one is superior while being gracious to others
Example
He would not condescend to answer such a trivial question.
他不会屈尊回答如此琐碎的问题。
C1 noun ˌpraɪ.vɪ.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

privatization

私有化
Meaning
The transfer of a business, industry, or service from public to private ownership and control.
Example
The privatization of state-owned companies increased efficiency.
国有企业的私有化提高了效率。
C1 noun /ˌdɛsɪˈmeɪʃən/

decimation

大规模摧毁
Meaning
The act of destroying or killing a large proportion of something.
Example
The decimation of the city left thousands homeless.
城市的毁灭使成千上万的人无家可归。
C1 verb /wiːld/

wield

持有，使用
Meaning
To hold and use a weapon, tool, or power effectively.
Example
The warrior wielded his sword with great skill.
战士熟练地使用他的剑。
C1 noun/verb /tɔːrˈpiːdoʊ/

torpedo

鱼雷
Meaning
A self-propelled underwater missile; to attack or destroy something suddenly and forcefully.
Example
The submarine launched a torpedo at the enemy ship.
潜艇向敌舰发射了鱼雷。
C1 verb /ˈvɪktɪmaɪz/

victimize

迫害
Meaning
To make someone a victim, often by treating them unfairly or cruelly.
Example
The corrupt officials victimized the poor villagers.
腐败的官员对贫困的村民进行了迫害。
C1 adjective /ˈtɜːrnkiː/

turnkey

交钥匙
Meaning
ready for immediate use; a complete product or solution
Example
The company provides turnkey solutions for small businesses.
公司为小企业提供交钥匙解决方案。
C1 adjective /ˈsiː.naɪl/

senile

与年龄相关的虚弱
Meaning
Showing the weaknesses of old age, especially mental decline.
Example
The old man became senile and forgot familiar faces.
老人变得衰老，忘记了熟悉的面孔。
C1 noun /ˌkɒn.təmˈpleɪ.ʃən/

contemplation

深思
Meaning
The action of looking thoughtfully at something for a long time; deep reflective thought.
Example
She sat in contemplation before making her decision.
她在做出决定之前沉思了很久。
C1 noun ɪnˈdʌldʒəns

indulgence

放纵
Meaning
The practice of allowing oneself to enjoy the pleasure of something.
Example
His indulgence in junk food affected his health.
他在垃圾食品上的放纵影响了他的健康。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈɡreɪnd/

ingrained

根深蒂固
Meaning
Firmly fixed or established; deeply rooted and difficult to change.
Example
His ingrained habits were hard to break.
他的根深蒂固的习惯很难改变。
C1 adjective /ˈvɛnərəbəl/

Venerable

尊敬的; 受人尊敬的
Meaning
deserving respect due to age, wisdom, or character; revered
Example
The venerable professor has taught at the university for fifty years.
这位威望的教授在大学里教书已五十年。
C1 adjective /ɪˈræʃənəl/

irrational

非理性
Meaning
not logical or reasonable; lacking clear thought
Example
His fear of the dark was completely irrational.
他对黑暗的恐惧完全是非理性的。
C1 noun /ˈheəˌkʌtər/

haircutter

理发师
Meaning
a person whose job is to cut and style hair; barber or hairdresser
Example
The haircutter gave me a neat and stylish haircut.
理发师给我剪了一个好发型。
C1 noun ˈæf.lu.əns

affluence

富裕
Meaning
The state of having a great deal of money; wealth.
Example
His affluence allowed him to travel the world.
他的财富使他能够环游世界。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈtɛnəbl/

untenable

无法维持
Meaning
not able to be maintained or defended against attack or objection
Example
The politician resigned when his position became untenable.
政治家在他的立场变得无法维持时辞职。
C1 adverb /ˈkɔːrdiəli/

Cordially

热情地
Meaning
in a warm and friendly manner; sincerely
Example
You are cordially invited to our wedding ceremony.
你被热情邀请参加我们的婚礼仪式。
C1 noun /ˌklɔːstrəˈfəʊbiə/

claustrophobia

Meaning
an extreme or irrational fear of being in confined spaces
Example
He avoids elevators because of his claustrophobia.
C1 noun /ˈhɑː.mɪ.saɪd/

Homicide

谋杀
Meaning
the deliberate and unlawful killing of one person by another; murder
Example
The detective was assigned to investigate the homicide that occurred downtown last night.
侦探被指派调查昨晚发生在市中心的谋杀案。
C1 noun /ˈskæf.əld/

Scaffold

脚手架
Meaning
a temporary structure used by workers to stand on when building or repairing something high; a platform for execution
Example
The workers erected a scaffold to paint the building's exterior.
工人们搭建了脚手架来粉刷建筑物的外部。
C1 adjective, noun /ˈsɛlɪbət/

celibate

Meaning
abstaining from marriage and sexual relations; a person who does so
Example
He chose to remain celibate for religious reasons.
C1 noun ˈkiː.stəʊn ˈspiː.ʃiːz

keystone species

基石物种
Meaning
A species on which other species in an ecosystem largely depend, such that if it were removed the ecosystem would change drastically.
Example
Wolves are a keystone species that regulate prey populations.
狼是调节猎物种群的基石物种。
C1 adjective /ɪkˈspænsɪv/

expansive

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

fault-tolerance

容错性
Meaning
The ability of a system to continue operating properly in the event of the failure of some of its components.
Example
Fault-tolerance ensures dependable systems.
容错性确保了可靠的系统。
C1 adjective /ˈməʊltən/

molten

熔化的
Meaning
Made into liquid by heat; melted.
Example
The blacksmith poured molten metal into the mold.
铁匠把熔化的金属倒入模具中。
C1 noun /ˈtruː.ənt/

Truant

逃学的学生; 逃避责任的人
Meaning
a student who stays away from school without permission; a person who shirks duty
Example
The principal called the parents when their child was caught playing truant.
校长打电话给家长，当他们的孩子被抓到逃学时。
C1 verb /ˈlɪbəreɪt/

liberate

解放
Meaning
to set free from imprisonment, oppression, or restraint
Example
The army liberated the city from enemy control.
军队从敌人控制中解放了城市。
C1 noun /veɪl/

vale

山谷
Meaning
A valley, often used in a poetic or literary sense.
Example
The village lay hidden in a quiet green vale.
村庄隐藏在一个宁静的绿色山谷中。
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。
C1 adjective /ˌeɪˈtɪpɪkəl/

atypical

非典型
Meaning
not representative of a type, group, or class; unusual or abnormal
Example
The doctor said it was an atypical case of the disease.
医生说这是一个非典型的病例。
C1 adjective /ɒˈstɛnsəbl/

ostensible

表面上
Meaning
stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so
Example
His ostensible reason for leaving was illness, but many doubted it.
他离开的表面上原因是生病，但许多人对此表示怀疑。
C1 adjective /ˈsɛptɪk/

septic

感染的
Meaning
Infected with harmful bacteria; relating to or causing infection.
Example
The doctor treated the patient's septic wound immediately.
医生立即处理了病人的脓毒伤口。
C1 adjective /spəˈrædɪk/

sporadic

零星
Meaning
Occurring irregularly or in scattered instances rather than continuously.
Example
The region experienced sporadic rain showers throughout the week.
该地区经历了整整一周的零星降雨。
C1 noun/verb /ˈrɛprɪˌmænd/

reprimand

Meaning
A formal expression of disapproval; to scold or criticize someone officially.
Example
The teacher reprimanded the student for being late.
C1 noun /əˈluːʒən/

allusion

暗示
Meaning
An indirect reference to something without mentioning it explicitly.
Example
Her story contained an allusion to a famous myth.
她的故事包含了对一个著名神话的暗示。
C1 noun /ˌfɜːrmənˈteɪʃən/

fermentation

发酵，酵母或细菌的化学变化
Meaning
a chemical process by which substances like sugar are converted into alcohol or acids using microorganisms
Example
The fermentation of grapes produces wine.
葡萄的发酵产生葡萄酒。
C1 noun /ˈdɛsɪˌbɛl/

decibel

分贝
Meaning
a unit used to measure the intensity of sound
Example
The noise level in the factory exceeded 90 decibels.
工厂里的噪音水平超过了90分贝。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdʌktɪv/

inductive

归纳的
Meaning
characterized by the inference of general laws from particular instances; reasoning from specific cases to general principles
Example
The scientist used inductive reasoning to form a hypothesis.
科学家使用归纳推理来形成假设。
C1 noun /ˈkɑːrdəməm/

Cardamom

豆蔻
Meaning
aromatic seeds from a plant in the ginger family, used as a spice
Example
The recipe calls for a pinch of ground cardamom.
食谱中需要一撮磨碎的豆蔻。
C1 verb /ˈrætɪfaɪ/

ratify

批准
Meaning
to approve or confirm something officially, usually by law or formal consent
Example
The government ratified the trade agreement.
政府批准了贸易协议。
C1 verb/noun /ˈrɛlɪʃ/

relish

享受 / 调味料
Meaning
to greatly enjoy; also a condiment or sauce
Example
She relished the opportunity to travel abroad.
她很高兴有机会出国旅行。
C1 noun /ˌdɪs.kʌl.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

discoloration

褪色
Meaning
The process of changing or losing color; fading.
Example
Sun exposure causes discoloration of fabrics.
阳光暴露导致织物褪色。
C1 noun, verb /tɪndʒ/

tinge

轻微的颜色或味道
Meaning
a slight added color, flavor, or feeling; to add a slight amount of color or quality
Example
Her voice was tinged with sadness.
她的声音带着一丝悲伤。
C1 noun /ˈrɛt.ər.ɪk/

rhetoric

有效或有说服力的演讲或写作的艺术
Meaning
The art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing; skillful use of language to influence others.
Example
Political leaders often use rhetoric to influence people.
政治领导人经常使用修辞来影响人们。
C1 adjective /dɪˈskrɪmɪˌneɪtɪŋ/

discriminating

挑剔的
Meaning
Having refined taste or good judgment; able to recognize subtle differences.
Example
She is known for her discriminating taste in art.
她以自己在艺术上的挑剔眼光而闻名。
C1 adjective /dɪˈbeɪst/

debased

贬值的
Meaning
having lost quality, value, or moral character
Example
The debased currency lost the trust of the people.
贬值的货币失去了人们的信任。
C1 noun /ˈtændʒənt/

tangent

Meaning
a straight line or plane that touches a curve or curved surface at a point but does not cross it
Example
The teacher drew a tangent to the circle on the board.
C1 adjective /ˈkæni/

canny

精明
Meaning
Having good judgment, especially in business or practical matters; shrewd.
Example
She made a canny investment in real estate.
她在房地产方面做出了精明的投资。
C1 verb /dɪsˈɡrʌntl/

disgruntle

使不满
Meaning
to make someone dissatisfied or discontented
Example
The unfair treatment disgruntled the workers.
不公平的待遇使工人感到不满。
C1 verb dɪˈsɜːn

discern

辨别
Meaning
To perceive or recognize something; to distinguish with difficulty by sight or with the other senses.
Example
He could barely discern the distant figure in the fog.
他几乎无法在雾中辨认出远处的身影。
C1 noun /kənˈtʃɛrtoʊ/

concerto

音乐作品
Meaning
a musical composition for one or more solo instruments accompanied by an orchestra
Example
She played a Mozart concerto with the orchestra.
她与乐队一起演奏了莫扎特的协奏曲。
C1 verb /dɪˈɡreɪd/

degrade

Meaning
To lower in dignity, quality, or value; to treat with disrespect or to deteriorate.
Example
Harsh words can degrade a person's confidence.
C1 verb /ʃʌnt/

shunt

转轨
Meaning
to move or turn aside; to push or divert from one track to another
Example
The train was shunted onto a different track.
火车被调到另一条轨道。
C1 noun /liːtʃ/

Leech

水蛭
Meaning
an aquatic or terrestrial annelid worm with suckers at both ends; metaphorically, a person who extorts profit from others
Example
The leech attached itself to his leg while swimming.
水蛭在他游泳时附着在他的腿上。
C1 noun /ɪnˈfɜː.mə.ti/

Infirmity

虚弱；疾病；虚弱
Meaning
physical or mental weakness; a disease or ailment; frailty
Example
Despite his advanced age and various infirmities, he remained mentally sharp and alert.
尽管他年事已高，且有多种病痛，他仍保持着敏捷和警觉。
C1 adjective /ˈɔːbərn/

auburn

红棕色
Meaning
reddish-brown in color, especially used to describe hair
Example
She has long auburn hair that shines in the sunlight.
她有一头长长的红棕色头发，在阳光下闪闪发光。
C1 verb/noun /pərˈvɜːrt/

pervert

Meaning
As a verb: to distort the meaning or purpose of something; as a noun: a person with abnormal or immoral sexual behavior.
Example
He tried to pervert the truth to escape punishment.
C1 verb /wɑːft/

waft

漂浮在空中
Meaning
to move gently through the air, carried by a breeze
Example
The smell of fresh bread wafted through the kitchen.
新鲜面包的香味飘进了厨房。
C1 verb /ˈmɑːrʃəl/

marshal

组织
Meaning
To arrange or organize people, events, or resources in an orderly way.
Example
The teacher marshaled the students for the field trip.
老师组织学生参加远足。
C1 adjective /rɪˈmiːdiəl/

Remedial

补救的; 修正的; 治疗的;
Meaning
intended as a remedy; corrective; providing a cure;
Example
The students need remedial classes to improve their math skills.
学生们需要补习课来提高他们的数学技能。
C1 noun /ˈblæs.fə.mi/

blasphemy

亵渎
Meaning
the act of speaking disrespectfully about God or sacred things
Example
In some countries, blasphemy is a punishable offense.
在某些国家，亵渎是可受处罚的罪行。
C1 noun /ˈhaɪdəweɪ/

hideaway

藏身处
Meaning
A place used as a retreat or a place to hide.
Example
The cabin in the woods was their secret hideaway.
树林中的小屋是他们的秘密藏身之地。
C1 noun /ˈen.mə.ti/

Enmity

仇恨
Meaning
a state or feeling of active opposition or hostility
Example
The enmity between the two families lasted for generations.
两家族之间的仇恨持续了几代人。
C1 adjective /əˈluːf/

aloof

冷漠
Meaning
Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.
Example
He remained aloof during the entire discussion.
他在整个讨论过程中都显得冷漠。
C1 adjective /kɪˈnɛtɪk/

kinetic

动能
Meaning
Relating to or resulting from motion.
Example
Kinetic energy increases as the object moves faster.
随着物体移动得更快，动能增加。
C1 verb /ɪnˈdʌkt/

induct

Meaning
to formally admit someone into a position, organization, or office
Example
She was inducted into the university's honor society.
C1 noun /ˈprɒdɪdʒi/

prodigy

神童
Meaning
a person, especially a young one, with exceptional talents or abilities
Example
Mozart was a child prodigy in music.
莫扎特是一个音乐神童。
C1 verb, noun /ˈɡrɪməs/

grimace

鬼脸
Meaning
to make an ugly, twisted expression on one's face, usually in disgust or pain
Example
He grimaced when he tasted the sour fruit.
他品尝到酸果实时做了一个鬼脸。
C1 noun /ˈruːbrɪk/

rubric

评分标准 / 指南
Meaning
A set of instructions, rules, or a heading in a document, often used for grading criteria.
Example
The teacher provided a grading rubric for the assignment.
老师提供了一个作业评分标准。
C1 noun /ˈswiːt.miːt/

Sweetmeat

甜点
Meaning
a small piece of confectionery or candy; a sweet delicacy
Example
The children enjoyed the traditional sweetmeats during the festival.
孩子们在节日期间享受了传统的甜点。
C1 noun /ˈdɑːrwɪnɪzəm/

darwinism

达尔文主义
Meaning
the theory of biological evolution developed by Charles Darwin, emphasizing natural selection
Example
Darwinism revolutionized the way scientists understood the origin of species.
达尔文主义彻底改变了科学家们对物种起源的理解。
C1 exclamation /juˈriːkə/

eureka

尤里卡!
Meaning
An exclamation used to express a sudden discovery or realization.
Example
When the solution finally came to him, he shouted, 'Eureka!'
当解决方案最终浮现在他脑海中时，他喊道：'尤里卡!'
C1 verb /daʊs/

douse

扑灭 / 倒
Meaning
to pour liquid over; to extinguish a fire or light
Example
Firefighters doused the flames with water.
消防员用水扑灭了火焰。
C1 noun mɪˈtɪkjʊləsnɪs

meticulousness

对细节的极大关注
Meaning
Great attention to detail; very careful and precise.
Example
His meticulousness made the project successful.
他的细心让这个项目成功。
C1 adjective /ˈtækt.ləs/

tactless

失礼
Meaning
showing a lack of sensitivity in dealing with others
Example
His tactless remark embarrassed everyone at the meeting.
他的失礼评论让会议中的每个人都感到尴尬。
C1 adjective /ˈwɪst.fəl/

Wistful

渴望的; 忧郁的
Meaning
having a feeling of longing or yearning; melancholy
Example
She gave a wistful smile when remembering her childhood days.
她在回忆起童年时，露出了一丝惆怅的微笑。
C1 adjective /əˈtrəʊ.ʃəs/

Atrocious

可怕的; 极其糟糕或令人不悦的
Meaning
horrifyingly wicked; extremely bad or unpleasant
Example
The conditions in the prison were atrocious.
监狱的条件非常糟糕。
C1 noun /ˈstɛnsəl/

stencil

模板
Meaning
A thin sheet of material with a design cut out, used to produce the design on the surface below by applying paint or ink through the cut-out holes.
Example
The artist used a stencil to paint identical stars on the wall.
艺术家使用模板在墙上画出相同的星星。
C1 adjective /ˌʌndərɪkˈspoʊzd/

underexposed

曝光不足，忽视的
Meaning
insufficiently exposed to light (in photography) or not given enough attention
Example
The photo was underexposed and looked too dark.
照片曝光不足，看起来太暗了。
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 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。
C1 noun ɪˌlæˈstɪs.ə.ti

elasticity

弹性
Meaning
The responsiveness of demand or supply to changes in price.
Example
The elasticity of demand for luxury goods is high.
奢侈品的需求弹性很高。
C1 adjective /ˌɔː.riˈen.təl/

Oriental

与东亚国家相关的；东方的
Meaning
relating to the countries of East Asia; eastern
Example
The museum has a beautiful collection of oriental art.
博物馆收藏有美丽的东方艺术作品。
C1 verb /ˌɪn.tɚˈtwaɪn/

intertwine

紧密连接或联系；一起扭曲或紧密结合
Meaning
To connect or link closely; to twist together or combine closely.
Example
Their lives became intertwined through years of friendship.
他们的生活通过多年的友谊紧密交织在一起。
C1 verb /bɪˈmoʊn/

bemoan

感到遗憾
Meaning
To express discontent or sorrow over something.
Example
Critics bemoaned the lack of diversity in the film.
评论家对电影中的多样性缺乏表示遗憾。
C1 noun /ˈhɪp.ə.krɪt/

Hypocrite

伪君子; 假仁假义者
Meaning
a person who acts in contradiction to their stated beliefs or feelings; a pretender
Example
Don't be a hypocrite by demanding honesty from others while lying yourself.
不要做伪君子，要求别人诚实，而自己却撒谎。
C1 noun /ɪmˈpɜːrtɪnəns/

impertinence

无礼
Meaning
lack of respect; rudeness
Example
The teacher was shocked by the student's impertinence.
老师对学生的无礼感到震惊。
C1 adjective /ˈtrɛtʃərəs/

treacherous

背叛的
Meaning
Dangerously unstable or deceptive; likely to betray trust.
Example
The treacherous road made driving difficult.
危险的道路使驾驶变得困难。
C1 noun kəˈlɛktɪvɪzəm

collectivism

集体主义
Meaning
The practice or principle of giving a group priority over each individual in it.
Example
Collectivism emphasizes the importance of group over individual interests.
集体主义强调集体利益高于个人利益。
C1 noun /ˈɡreɪ.tər/

Grater

擦菜板
Meaning
a kitchen utensil with a rough surface for grating food into small pieces
Example
Use the grater to grate cheese for the pizza.
使用擦菜板来擦干酪做披萨。
C1 noun /ˈæmplɪtjuːd/

amplitude

振幅
Meaning
the maximum extent of a vibration or oscillation, or the size of something
Example
The amplitude of the earthquake was measured on the Richter scale.
地震的振幅在里氏震级上被测量。
C1 adjective, noun /rɪˈsiːvəbl/

receivable

应收款项
Meaning
Money that is owed to a company and is expected to be paid.
Example
The company's receivables increased significantly this quarter.
公司的应收账款在本季度大幅增加。
C1 noun /ˈliːniənsi/

leniency

宽容
Meaning
The quality of being more merciful or tolerant than expected.
Example
The judge showed leniency in his ruling.
法官在判决中表现出宽容。
C1 adverb /ˌðɛərˈʌv/

Thereof

因此
Meaning
of that; from that
Example
The contract and all amendments thereof must be signed.
合同和所有的修正案因此必须签署。
C1 adjective /ˌiːvænˈdʒɛlɪkəl/

evangelical

福音派
Meaning
Relating to the Christian gospel, especially the teachings that emphasize personal faith and the authority of the Bible.
Example
She grew up in an evangelical church community.
她在一个福音派教会社区长大。
C1 verb /səbˈmɜːrdʒ/

submerge

淹没
Meaning
to put under water or cover with liquid
Example
The floodwaters threatened to submerge the village.
洪水威胁要淹没整个村庄。
C1 adjective /ɪˈnɔːrdənət/

inordinate

过度的
Meaning
Excessive or unusually large in degree.
Example
She spent an inordinate amount of time on her phone.
她在手机上花费了过多的时间。
C1 noun /ˈroʊz ˈwɔː.tər/

Rose-water

玫瑰水
Meaning
a flavored water made by steeping rose petals in water, used in cooking and cosmetics
Example
She added a few drops of rose-water to the dessert.
她在甜点中加入了几滴玫瑰水。
C1 noun /bɒɡ/

bog

沼泽
Meaning
an area of wet, spongy ground; a swamp or marsh
Example
The hikers got stuck in a bog.
徒步旅行者陷入了一个沼泽。
C1 verb /ˈstaɪfəld/

stifled

压制
Meaning
to suppress, hold back, or prevent something from happening
Example
He stifled a laugh during the serious meeting.
他在严肃的会议中压制了笑声。
C1 verb /məˈtɪərɪəlaɪz/

materialize

实现
Meaning
To become real or actual; to appear suddenly or in a physical form.
Example
The opportunity he had been waiting for finally materialized.
他一直等待的机会终于实现了。
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 adjective /ʌnˈbraɪdld/

unbridled

无法控制的
Meaning
Uncontrolled and unrestrained.
Example
The protesters showed unbridled enthusiasm for change.
抗议者展示了对改变的无法抑制的热情。
C1 adjective /ˈɒptɪk/

optic

光学的
Meaning
Relating to the eye or vision.
Example
The optic nerve carries signals from the eye to the brain.
视神经将信号从眼睛传递到大脑。
C1 noun /ˈdɔːrˌkiːpər/

doorkeeper

门卫
Meaning
A person whose job is to guard or manage the entrance of a building or room.
Example
The doorkeeper checked everyone’s passes before they entered the hall.
多尔基珀在大家进入大厅前检查了通行证。
C1 adjective /ˌɪn.səbˈstæn.ʃəl/

insubstantial

不实的
Meaning
Lacking strength, substance, or solidity.
Example
The evidence provided was insubstantial and unconvincing.
提供的证据是不实的且令人信服。
C1 noun ˈɛksəʊˌplænɪt

exoplanet

绕着一颗恒星公转的星球，位于太阳系外
Meaning
A planet that orbits a star outside the solar system.
Example
Astronomers have discovered thousands of exoplanets in the last decade.
天文学家在过去十年发现了成千上万的外行星。
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 ˈprɒdʒ.ə.ni

progeny

后代, 子孙, 继承人
Meaning
A descendant or the descendants of a person, animal, or plant; offspring.
Example
The philosopher's teachings have influenced many generations of progeny.
哲学家的教义影响了许多代后代。
C1 adjective /ˈkæl.əs/

Callous

冷酷的; 无情的; 残忍的
Meaning
showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others; emotionally hardened
Example
He showed a callous disregard for others' feelings.
他表现出对他人感情的冷酷蔑视。