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。

C2 noun /bel ˈæp.əl/

Bell apple

钟铃苹果

Meaning

a tropical fruit with a crisp texture and sweet taste, scientifically known as Syzygium malaccense

Example

The bell apple tree produces beautiful red fruits that are popular in tropical regions.

钟铃苹果树结出美丽的红色水果，在热带地区很受欢迎

B2 noun /ˈsəʊ.ʃəl.ɪ.zəm/

socialism

社会主义

Meaning

An economic system where the means of production are owned by the state or community.

Example

In socialism, resources are distributed equally among citizens.

在社会主义中，资源在公民之间平等分配。

B2 adjective /ˌprɛzɪˈdɛnʃəl/

presidential

总统的

Meaning

relating to a president or presidency

Example

The presidential election is scheduled for next month.

总统选举定于下个月举行。

C2 adjective /ˌpɜːrtɪˈneɪʃəs/

pertinacious

固执

Meaning

holding firmly to an opinion, purpose, or course of action; stubbornly persistent

Example

The pertinacious lawyer refused to give up the case.

固执的律师拒绝放弃案件。

B2 noun /ˈkloʊʒər/

closure

关闭

Meaning

the action or process of closing something, or the sense of finality or resolution.

Example

The closure of the company left many employees without jobs.

公司的关闭使许多员工失业。

C1 verb /ˈluːbrɪkeɪt/

lubricate

润滑

Meaning

to apply oil or grease to reduce friction between surfaces

Example

The mechanic lubricated the car engine parts.

机械师为汽车发动机部件上了润滑油。

C2 adjective /ˈpɑːmi/

palmy

繁荣 / 荣耀

Meaning

prosperous, flourishing, or relating to palm trees

Example

He often reminisced about the palmy days of his youth.

他经常回忆起年轻时的繁荣日子。

C1 verb /dɪˈpliːt/

deplete

耗尽

Meaning

to reduce the quantity or supply of something

Example

The long war has depleted the country's resources.

长时间的战争已经耗尽了该国的资源。

B2 noun dʒəˈnet.ɪks

genetics

遗传学

Meaning

The study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics.

Example

Genetics plays a pivotal role in healthcare advancements.

遗传学在医疗保健进步中起着至关重要的作用。

B1 noun /ˈʃæd.oʊ/

Shadow

阴影

Meaning

a dark area where light is blocked by something; a person's silhouette

Example

The tree cast a long shadow across the garden in the evening.

树在傍晚把一个长长的阴影投射到花园里。

B2 noun /ˈrem.ə.di/

Remedy

药物；治疗；补救办法

Meaning

a medicine or treatment for a disease; a solution to a problem

Example

This herbal remedy helps with headaches.

这种草药治疗有助于缓解头痛。

A2 noun/verb /ˈkɒntækt/

contact

联系

Meaning

Communication or connection with someone.

Example

You should contact your doctor if symptoms persist.

如果症状持续，您应该联系您的医生。

C2 adjective /ˌɪmpəˈmɪsəbl/

impermissible

不允许的

Meaning

Not permitted or allowed.

Example

Such behavior is impermissible in the workplace.

这种行为在工作场所是不允许的。

B2 adjective /ˌærəˈmætɪk/

aromatic

芳香的

Meaning

Having a pleasant and distinctive smell.

Example

The chef used aromatic herbs to flavor the dish.

厨师使用芳香的草药来调味这道菜。

C2 verb /ˈdʒæbər/

jabber

胡言乱语

Meaning

To talk quickly and excitedly but with little sense.

Example

The children jabbered happily after the show.

孩子们在表演后快乐地胡言乱语。

B2 verb /rɪˈfreɪn/

refrain

避免

Meaning

To hold oneself back from doing something.

Example

Please refrain from smoking in this area.

请勿在此区域内吸烟。

A2 adjective ˈpɒzətɪv

positive

正面

Meaning

Having an electric charge opposite to that of an electron.

Example

Protons have a positive charge.

质子带有正电荷。

B1 adjective /bɔɪld/

Boiled

煮熟的

Meaning

cooked in boiling water

Example

She served boiled eggs for breakfast.

她早餐时提供了煮鸡蛋。

C2 adjective /sʌbˈlɪŋɡwəl/

sublingual

舌下

Meaning

situated or applied under the tongue

Example

The doctor prescribed a sublingual tablet for faster absorption.

医生为更快的吸收开了舌下药片。

B2 noun, verb /rɪər/

rear

后面 / 抚养

Meaning

the back part of something; to bring up or raise children or animals

Example

The mother cat reared her kittens in a quiet corner.

母猫在安静的角落里抚养她的猫仔。

C1 noun /ˈriːbeɪt/

rebate

折扣/退款

Meaning

a partial refund given to someone who has paid too much money for something

Example

The store offered a rebate on bulk purchases.

商店对大宗购买提供了折扣。

B1 adjective /ədˈvɛnʧərəs/

adventurous

冒险的

Meaning

Willing to take risks or try out new methods, ideas, or experiences.

Example

They participated in adventurous activities like kayaking and hiking.

他们参加了像皮划艇和远足这样的冒险活动。

C1 noun, verb /strænd/

strand

线 / 搁浅

Meaning

Noun: A single thin length of thread, wire, or similar. Verb: To leave someone or something without a way of moving or leaving.

Example

The storm stranded many tourists on the island.

暴风雨让许多游客滞留在岛上。

C1 noun /ˌmælnuːˈtrɪʃən/

Malnutrition

营养不良; 缺乏营养

Meaning

Lack of proper nutrition; poor nourishment

Example

Malnutrition among children is a serious public health concern.

儿童营养不良是一个严重的公共卫生问题。

B2 adverb /ˈbɪt.ə.li/

Bitterly

愤怒地; 严重地

Meaning

in an angry, hurt, or resentful way; extremely; severely

Example

She complained bitterly about the unfair treatment.

她对不公平的待遇愤怒地抱怨。

B2 noun /ˌrek.riˈeɪ.ʃən/

Recreation

娱乐活动; 使某物再次存在的过程

Meaning

an activity that is done for enjoyment; the process of making something exist again

Example

The park provides recreation facilities for children and adults.

公园为儿童和成人提供娱乐设施。

C2 adjective /ˈstɜːr.tər.əs/

stertorous

重呼吸声

Meaning

Characterized by heavy snoring or breathing.

Example

The patient’s stertorous breathing alarmed the nurses.

病人的重呼吸声让护士们感到惊讶。

C1 noun /ˌrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

Ratification

批准

Meaning

the action of signing or giving formal consent to a treaty, contract, or agreement

Example

The treaty required ratification by both countries' parliaments.

该条约要求两国议会的批准。

C1 verb /ˈdʒɒsl/

jostle

推挤

Meaning

to push, elbow, or bump against someone roughly, typically in a crowd

Example

The fans jostled each other to get closer to the stage.

粉丝们推搡着彼此，以便靠近舞台。

C1 adjective /ˈskænti/

Scanty

尺寸或数量小；不足；勉强足够

Meaning

small in size or amount; insufficient; barely adequate

Example

The refugee camp had scanty food supplies.

难民营的食物供应非常少。

B2 noun /bɪzˈnɛs sʌˈsɛs/

business success

商业成功

Meaning

The achievement of desired outcomes in business operations, typically measured by profitability, growth, and sustainability.

Example

Innovation drives business success.

创新推动商业成功。

B2 adjective /ɪkˈstɪr.i.ər/

Exterior

外部的；外表的；外部表面

Meaning

relating to the outside part or surface of something; outer

Example

The exterior of the building was painted in bright colors.

这座建筑的外观被涂上了鲜艳的颜色。

B2 verb /flɪp/

flip

翻转

Meaning

to turn over quickly or suddenly; to toss lightly

Example

She flipped the pancake in the pan.

她把煎饼在锅里翻了个面。

C1 adjective ˈkʌm.bə.səm

cumbersome

笨重的, 难以搬运的

Meaning

Heavy, unwieldy, difficult to handle or carry.

Example

The cumbersome luggage slowed him down.

笨重的行李让他变慢了。

C1 adjective /ˈpəʊtəbl/

potable

可饮用的

Meaning

safe to drink; drinkable

Example

The villagers did not have access to potable water.

村民没有水源可以饮用。

C2 noun /niˈɒlədʒi/

neology

使用新词或研究其起源

Meaning

The use of new words or the study of their origin.

Example

The professor specialized in neology, studying the creation of modern slang.

教授专注于新词学，研究现代俚语的创造。

C1 noun ˌes.kəˈleɪ.ʃən

escalation

快速增加；上涨。

Meaning

A rapid increase; a rise.

Example

The escalation of production costs impacts profitability.

生产成本的增加影响了盈利能力。

B2 noun bjʊəˈrɒk.rə.si

bureaucracy

官僚主义

Meaning

A system of government in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives.

Example

Excessive bureaucracy can slow down decision-making.

过度的官僚主义会减缓决策过程。

C2 verb /ˈkɒsɪt/

cosset

宠爱

Meaning

to care for and protect in an overindulgent way

Example

The little girl was cosseted by her grandparents.

小女孩被她的祖父母宠爱着。

B2 noun /ˈmæd.nəs/

Madness

疯狂; 疯狂的行为;

Meaning

the state of being mentally ill, especially severely; extremely foolish behavior

Example

It would be madness to drive in this storm.

在这场风暴中开车是疯狂的。

C2 adjective /ˈməʊdɪʃ/

modish

时髦的

Meaning

conforming to or following current fashion or style

Example

She wore a modish outfit that caught everyone’s attention.

她穿了一件时髦的衣服，引起了所有人的注意。

C2 noun /ˌdoʊ.məˈstɪs.ə.ti/

domesticity

家庭生活

Meaning

Life at home or devotion to family life.

Example

She enjoys the domesticity of cooking and gardening.

她喜欢做饭和园艺的家庭生活。

C2 noun /dɪˈprævɪti/

depravity

堕落

Meaning

moral corruption; wickedness

Example

The film portrays the moral depravity of a corrupt society.

这部电影描绘了腐化社会的道德堕落。

A2 noun /θɔːts/

thoughts

思维

Meaning

An idea or opinion produced by thinking, or occurring suddenly in the mind.

Example

Focus your thoughts on positive outcomes.

将你的思维集中在积极的结果上。

C2 verb /ˈmɔːrtɪfaɪ/

mortify

使…感到羞耻

Meaning

to cause someone to feel great embarrassment or shame

Example

She was mortified when she tripped on stage.

她在舞台上绊倒时非常羞愧。

A2 noun /rɪˈlɪdʒ.ən/

religion

宗教

Meaning

a system of faith and worship involving belief in a higher power

Example

Freedom of religion is a fundamental human right.

宗教自由是基本人权。

C1 noun ˈstræt.ə.sfɪər

stratosphere

平流层

Meaning

The layer of the earth's atmosphere above the troposphere, extending to about 50 km above the earth's surface.

Example

The stratosphere provides a unique environment.

平流层提供了一个独特的环境。

B1 noun /ˈbeɪ.kɪŋ ˈpaʊ.dər/

Baking Powder

泡打粉

Meaning

a dry chemical leavening agent used to increase volume and lighten texture in baked goods

Example

The recipe calls for two teaspoons of baking powder.

这个食谱需要两茶匙泡打粉。

C2 noun əˈdrɔɪt.nəs

adroitness

灵巧

Meaning

Cleverness or skill, especially in using the hands or mind; skillful dexterity.

Example

His adroitness in negotiations secured the deal.

他在谈判中的灵巧确保了交易。

B1 adjective /ˈkoʊzi/

cozy

舒适的

Meaning

giving a feeling of comfort, warmth, and relaxation

Example

We sat in a cozy little café on a rainy day.

在一个雨天，我们坐在一个舒适的小咖啡馆里。

B1 verb /ˈkɒntrækt/

contract

签订合同

Meaning

to make smaller; to enter into a formal agreement

Example

The company will contract a new supplier for materials.

公司将签订新的供应商合同。

B1 adjective /ɪnˌθjuːziˈæstɪk/

enthusiastic

热情的

Meaning

Having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.

Example

The explorers were enthusiastic about the journey.

探险者对这次旅行充满热情。

A2 noun /pɛt/

pet

宠物

Meaning

a domesticated animal kept for companionship or pleasure

Example

My dog is my favorite pet.

我的狗是我最喜欢的宠物。

C1 noun /ˌdʒɛr.iˈætrɪks/

geriatrics

老年病学

Meaning

the branch of medicine dealing with the health and care of old people

Example

He specialized in geriatrics to care for the elderly.

他专门研究老年病学，以照顾老年人。

C2 verb /ɪˈkwɪvəˌkeɪt/

equivocate

含糊其辞

Meaning

To speak ambiguously or avoid giving a clear answer.

Example

The politician equivocated when asked about the scandal.

那位政治家在被问及丑闻时含糊其辞。

C2 verb /bɪˈhuːvz/

behooves

有必要

Meaning

third person singular form of 'behoove'; means it is proper or necessary

Example

It behooves every citizen to follow the law.

每个公民都应该遵守法律。

C1 noun /mɑːrʃ/

Marsh

沼泽

Meaning

An area of low-lying land that is flooded in wet seasons or at high tide

Example

The endangered birds built their nests in the protected marsh.

濒危的鸟类在受保护的沼泽中筑巢。

B1 verb /siːl/

seal

封闭，密封

Meaning

to close or secure something tightly or officially confirm something

Example

He sealed the envelope before sending the letter.

他在寄信之前封住了信封。

B1 adjective /ˈmen.təl/

Mental

心理的

Meaning

relating to the mind; intellectual; psychological

Example

She has strong mental health and resilience.

她的心理健康和韧性很强。

A1 noun /ˈteɪbəl/

table

桌子

Meaning

A piece of furniture with a flat top and legs, used for working at or placing items on.

Example

They placed the documents on the table.

他们把文件放在桌子上。

C1 noun /ˈbɛd.rɒk/

bedrock

基础

Meaning

the solid rock layer beneath the soil; the fundamental basis of something

Example

Trust is the bedrock of a healthy relationship.

信任是健康关系的基础。

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。

A1 noun /dæd/

dad

爸爸

Meaning

an informal term for father

Example

My dad taught me how to ride a bike.

我爸爸教我骑自行车。

B2 adjective /dɪˈpɛndəbl/

dependable

可靠的

Meaning

able to be trusted or relied on; consistently reliable

Example

She is a dependable colleague who always meets deadlines.

她是一位可靠的同事，总是按时完成任务。

C2 adjective /ˈklɔɪ.ɪŋ/

cloying

腻人的

Meaning

too sweet, rich, or sentimental, making it unpleasant

Example

The dessert was so cloying that I couldn't finish it.

甜点太腻人了，我吃不下去。

B2 noun /ˈænsestər/

Ancestor

祖先

Meaning

a person, typically one more remote than a grandparent, from whom one is descended

Example

She researched her family tree to learn about her ancestors.

她研究了家谱，了解她的祖先。

B1 noun /ˈbækʌp/

backup

备份

Meaning

a copy of data stored separately to protect against loss

Example

Make sure to have a backup of your important files.

确保备份您的重要文件。

C1 noun /sɪˈnɪləti/

senility

衰老

Meaning

The state of being old and showing the weaknesses of age, especially mental decline.

Example

His forgetfulness was attributed to senility.

他的健忘被归因于衰老。

C1 noun /ˈmɔːr.ɡɪʤ/

Mortgage

按揭

Meaning

a legal agreement by which a bank lends money to buy property

Example

They took out a mortgage to buy their first house.

他们拿出按揭贷款买了第一套房子。

C1 adjective /ˈreɪ.kɪʃ/

Rakish

俏皮

Meaning

having a dashing, jaunty, or slightly disreputable quality or appearance

Example

He wore his hat at a rakish angle that gave him a charming appearance.

他戴着一顶俏皮的帽子，给人一种迷人的感觉。

B2 adjective /ˈpreɪz.wɜː.ði/

Praiseworthy

值得赞扬

Meaning

deserving praise; commendable; admirable

Example

Her charitable work is truly praiseworthy.

她的慈善工作确实值得赞扬。

C2 noun /ˈsɪnəd/

synod

主教会议

Meaning

An assembly of the clergy in a Christian church convened to decide on issues of doctrine or administration.

Example

The synod gathered to discuss reforms in the church.

主教会议聚集在一起讨论教会的改革。

B1 verb /ɪmˈprɛs/

impress

打动

Meaning

to cause someone to feel admiration or respect

Example

Her speech managed to impress the audience.

她的演讲成功地打动了观众。

C2 noun /ˈmeɪvən/

maven

专家

Meaning

an expert or connoisseur in a particular field

Example

He is a tech maven who always knows the latest trends.

他是一个科技领域的专家，总是知道最新的趋势。

C2 adjective /ˈleɪ.baɪl/ or /ˈlæb.aɪl/

labile

不稳定的

Meaning

easily altered or unstable; prone to change

Example

Her mood was so labile that it changed several times in an hour.

她的情绪如此不稳定，在一小时内改变了几次。

B2 adjective /rɪˈstrɪk.tɪd/

Restricted

有限制的或控制的；受限制的

Meaning

limited or controlled; subject to restrictions

Example

Access to this area is restricted to authorized personnel only.

进入此区域仅限授权人员。

C1 adjective /pərˈpetʃuəl/

perpetual

永久

Meaning

never-ending or continuous

Example

She lived in perpetual fear of being discovered.

她生活在永久的被发现的恐惧中。

C1 noun /brɪm/

Brim

边缘; 边沿

Meaning

the projecting edge of a hat; the edge or lip of something

Example

The wide brim of his hat protected him from the scorching sun.

他帽子宽大的边缘保护他免受炽热阳光的照射。

A2 pronoun /hɜːrˈsɛlf/

herself

她自己

Meaning

used to refer to a female person as the object of a verb or preposition when she is the subject

Example

She prepared the meal all by herself.

她自己做了饭。

C1 noun /ˈledʒ.ər/

Ledger

总账

Meaning

a book or other collection of financial accounts of a particular type

Example

The accountant updated the company ledger daily.

会计每天更新公司的总账。

A2 adjective /ˈɪntrəstɪd/

interested

感兴趣

Meaning

Showing curiosity or concern about something.

Example

She is very interested in learning new languages.

她对学习新语言非常感兴趣。

Meaning

to arrange things in a neat pile or one on top of another

Example

He stacked the books neatly on the shelf.

C1 adjective /ʌnˈsaɪtli/

unsightly

难看

Meaning

Unpleasant to look at; ugly.

Example

The garbage pile created an unsightly view in the park.

垃圾堆在公园里创造了一个难看的景象。

B1 adjective /ɪmˈpruːvd/

improved

改进的

Meaning

made better or enhanced in quality or condition

Example

Her health has significantly improved since last month.

她的健康自上个月以来显著改善。

C2 adjective /ɪˈfɛktʃuəl/

effectual

有效的

Meaning

producing a desired or intended effect, often used in formal contexts

Example

Her effectual efforts brought peace to the community.

她的有效努力为社区带来了和平。

C2 noun /ˈklaɪ.mɪŋ læŋ læŋ/

Climbing lang lang

攀爬植物兰兰

Meaning

a climbing plant with fragrant flowers native to tropical regions

Example

The climbing lang lang vine produces beautiful fragrant flowers.

攀爬植物兰兰藤本会产生美丽的芳香花朵。

C2 noun /skʌlˈdʌɡəri/

skulduggery

欺诈

Meaning

underhanded or dishonest behavior

Example

The politician was accused of financial skulduggery.

这位政治家因金融欺诈而受到指控。

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 verb /səˈrɛndər/

surrender

投降

Meaning

to give up or yield to an opponent or authority

Example

The army finally surrendered after weeks of fighting.

在几周的战斗后，军队终于投降了。

B2 adjective /njuːˈmɛrɪkəl/

numerical

数字的

Meaning

relating to or expressed in numbers

Example

The report provides numerical data on population growth.

报告提供了有关人口增长的数字数据。

C1 adjective /kəˈrəʊsɪv/

corrosive

腐蚀性，损害

Meaning

tending to cause corrosion; harmful or destructive to materials or people

Example

The chemical is highly corrosive and should be handled with care.

该化学物质具有高度的腐蚀性，应该小心处理。

C2 verb /əˈlɪtəreɪt/

alliterate

使用押头韵

Meaning

to repeat the same consonant sound at the beginning of words in a phrase or sentence

Example

The poet often alliterates words to create rhythm.

诗人经常押头韵来创造节奏。

C2 adjective ɪˈnɛfəbl

ineffable

难以形容

Meaning

Too great or extreme to be expressed or described in words.

Example

The beauty of the landscape was ineffable.

景色的美丽是难以形容的。

C1 noun /ˈaʊtˌɡroʊθ/

outgrowth

衍生物

Meaning

something that grows out of something else; a natural development or result

Example

The new policy was an outgrowth of years of debate.

新政策是多年辩论的衍生物。

A2 noun /ˈkɒf.i ˈmeɪ.kər/

Coffee maker

咖啡机

Meaning

an electric appliance used to brew coffee automatically

Example

I use my coffee maker every morning to brew fresh coffee.

我每天早上使用我的咖啡机来冲泡新鲜的咖啡。

C2 noun /ˈɔːlmənæk/

almanac

年鉴

Meaning

An annual publication containing calendars, weather forecasts, astronomical data, and other useful information.

Example

He consulted the almanac to check the phases of the moon.

他查阅了年鉴，以查看月亮的各个阶段。

C2 noun /muˈleθi/

Mulethi

甘草根

Meaning

licorice root, a sweet-tasting herb used in traditional medicine and cooking

Example

She prepared a herbal tea with mulethi to soothe her sore throat.

她用木莲蒂泡了一杯草药茶，以缓解喉咙痛。

B2 noun ˈɪndɪkeɪtə

indicator

指标

Meaning

A thing that indicates the state or level of something.

Example

The unemployment rate is a key indicator of economic health.

失业率是经济健康的重要指标。

B2 noun /ɪnˈfɪnɪti/

infinity

无限

Meaning

A concept describing something without any limit or end.

Example

The universe seems to stretch into infinity.

宇宙似乎无限延伸。

C1 noun /ˈkliː.vər/

Cleaver

切肉刀

Meaning

a heavy knife with a broad blade used for chopping meat or vegetables

Example

The chef used a cleaver to chop the chicken bones.

厨师用切肉刀切鸡骨头。

B1 noun /ˈpɪdʒ.ən/

Pigeon

鸽子

Meaning

a grey and white bird with a fat body that is common in cities

Example

The pigeon pecked at breadcrumbs on the sidewalk.

鸽子在人行道上啄食面包屑。

C1 adjective /ˌɒbsəˈliːt/

obsolete

过时的

Meaning

No longer in use or out of date.

Example

Floppy disks are now completely obsolete.

软盘现在完全过时了。

B2 noun /pʌŋk/

punk

朋克

Meaning

a type of popular music, or the culture associated with it, characterized by loud, fast rhythms and rebellious attitudes

Example

He’s always been into punk music and fashion.

他一直对朋克音乐和时尚感兴趣。

C2 noun /ˈbrɒŋkəs/

bronchus

支气管

Meaning

either of the two main branches of the trachea that lead directly into the lungs

Example

The left bronchus carries air into the left lung.

左支气管将空气输送到左肺。

C2 noun /kəˈbɑl/

Cabal

阴谋集团

Meaning

a secret political clique or faction

Example

The journalists exposed a cabal of corrupt politicians working together.

记者揭露了一个腐败政治家的秘密团体，他们一起合作。

B2 noun /ˈmɪks.tʃər/

Mixture

混合物

Meaning

a combination of different substances or elements

Example

The cake batter is a mixture of flour, eggs, and milk.

蛋糕面糊是面粉、鸡蛋和牛奶的混合物。

B2 verb /skreɪp/

scrape

擦, 刮

Meaning

to remove or damage the surface of something by rubbing or scratching; to collect something by effort

Example

He scraped his knee while playing football.

他在踢足球时擦伤了膝盖。

B2 verb /dɪˈtekt/

detect

检测

Meaning

to discover or identify the presence or existence of something; to notice something that is not immediately obvious

Example

The security system can detect movement in the building.

安全系统可以检测到建筑物内的运动。

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 noun /siˈɛrə klʌb/

Sierra Club

塞拉俱乐部

Meaning

An American environmental organization founded in 1892 by John Muir, focused on promoting conservation of the natural environment by influencing public policy decisions.

Example

John Muir founded the Sierra Club in 1892 to protect wild areas.

约翰·缪尔在1892年创立了塞拉俱乐部，以保护野生地区。

A2 noun /ˈmɛnjuː/

Blueberry

蓝莓

Meaning

a small round blue fruit that grows on bushes

Example

She picked fresh blueberries for the pie.

她为派对摘了新鲜的蓝莓。

B2 noun /ˈɪnfənt/

infant

婴儿

Meaning

A very young child or baby.

Example

The infant was sleeping peacefully in the cradle.

婴儿在摇篮中安静地睡着。