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C1 adjective /ˈstɪndʒi/

stingy

吝啬
Meaning
unwilling to spend or give; miserly
Example
He is too stingy to buy a gift for his friend.
他太吝啬了，连给朋友买礼物都不愿意。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈsɪdərət/

inconsiderate

不体贴
Meaning
Thoughtless; showing a lack of concern for others.
Example
It was inconsiderate of him to play loud music late at night.
他在深夜播放大声音乐，显得很不体贴。
C1 noun/adjective /klɛft/

cleft

裂缝
Meaning
a split or crack; a space or opening made by cleavage
Example
The goat disappeared into a cleft in the rocks.
山羊消失在岩石中的裂缝里。
C1 noun /ˈnoʊ.və/

Nova

新星
Meaning
a star that suddenly increases greatly in brightness
Example
Astronomers discovered a new nova in the constellation.
天文学家在星座中发现了一个新的诺瓦。
C1 verb /piːk/

pique

激发
Meaning
to stimulate interest or curiosity; to arouse resentment or anger
Example
Her remarks piqued his curiosity about the secret project.
她的评论激起了他对秘密项目的好奇心。
C1 adjective /ˌkɒndɪˈsɛndɪŋ/

condescending

居高临下
Meaning
having or showing an attitude of patronizing superiority
Example
Her condescending tone upset her colleagues.
她居高临下的语气让她的同事感到不满。
C1 verb /hɔːrd/

hoard

囤积
Meaning
to accumulate and hide away a large supply of something, often secretly
Example
During the crisis, many people began to hoard food and water.
在危机期间，许多人开始囤积食物和水。
C1 adjective ˈkrɪp.tɪk

cryptic

神秘的, 隐晦的, 模糊的
Meaning
Having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure; difficult to understand.
Example
The message was cryptic and hard to decipher.
消息是神秘的，很难解读。
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 adjective ɪmˈpɛkəbl

impeccable

完美无瑕
Meaning
In accordance with the highest standards; faultless.
Example
His impeccable taste in fashion was admired by all his peers.
他的完美品味在时尚界得到了所有同事的赞赏。
C1 adjective /pərˈtɜːrbd/

perturbed

不安的
Meaning
feeling anxious, unsettled, or disturbed
Example
He looked perturbed after hearing the bad news.
他听到坏消息后看起来很不安。
C1 noun /ˌɪm.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/

Imposition

强加; 负担; 不公平的要求
Meaning
the action or process of imposing something or of being imposed; an unfair burden or demand
Example
The imposition of new taxes without consultation angered the citizens greatly.
未经咨询强加的新税让市民极为愤怒。
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 noun /ˌiː.kwɪˈlɪb.ri.əm/

equilibrium

平衡
Meaning
A state of physical balance or stability in physical, mental, or economic conditions.
Example
The market reached an equilibrium between supply and demand.
市场在供求之间达到了平衡。
C1 noun /ˈædɪdʒ/

adage

格言
Meaning
a short, well-known saying that expresses a general truth or piece of advice
Example
The old adage says that honesty is the best policy.
古老的格言说，诚实是最好的政策。
C1 noun /ʃɑːrd/

shard

碎片
Meaning
a broken piece of glass, metal, or pottery
Example
He cut his finger on a shard of glass.
他用玻璃碎片割伤了手指。
C1 verb /ˈskʌr.i/

scurry

快速跑
Meaning
To move quickly with short, hurried steps.
Example
The mice scurried across the kitchen floor when the lights turned on.
老鼠在灯光打开时快速穿过厨房的地板。
C1 noun /kəˈnʌn.drəm/

conundrum

复杂的问题或谜题
Meaning
A complex problem or puzzle without an easy solution
Example
The ethical conundrum puzzled the researchers.
这个道德困境让研究人员感到困惑。
C1 noun/verb /ˈslʌmbər/

slumber

睡眠
Meaning
A state of sleep; to sleep lightly or rest.
Example
The child slumbered peacefully through the night.
孩子整夜安静地睡觉。
C1 noun /ˈpəʊstˌskrɪpt/

postscript

附言
Meaning
an additional remark at the end of a letter or text, after the signature
Example
She added a brief postscript to thank him again.
她加了一句简短的附言，再次感谢他。
C1 noun ɔːˈstɛr.ɪ.ti

austerity

紧缩政策
Meaning
Simple and disciplined lifestyle, avoiding luxury.
Example
The government implemented austerity measures to reduce expenses.
政府实施了紧缩措施以减少开支。
C1 noun /ˈtem.pɪst/

Tempest

暴风雨
Meaning
a violent storm with strong winds; a state of great disturbance or tumult
Example
The sailors struggled to navigate through the fierce tempest.
水手们努力在猛烈的暴风雨中航行。
C1 noun /ˌæɡ.rəˈveɪ.ʃən/

aggravation

恶化, 加剧
Meaning
The act of making a situation worse or the state of being worsened.
Example
The delay caused great aggravation for the passengers.
延误给乘客带来了极大的困扰。
C1 noun /ˈɔːrkɪd/

Orchid

兰花
Meaning
a diverse family of flowering plants known for their exotic and often fragrant flowers
Example
The white orchid on the windowsill bloomed for months.
窗台上的白色兰花开了好几个月。
C1 adjective /ˈɪmpətənt/

impotent

无能
Meaning
Lacking power, ability, or strength to take effective action.
Example
The citizens felt impotent against the corrupt system.
公民在腐败的系统面前感到无能为力。
C1 verb /wɪðˈhoʊld/

withhold

扣留
Meaning
to refuse to give or keep back something
Example
The company decided to withhold his bonus.
公司决定扣留他的奖金。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdefɪnət/

Indefinite

不确定的
Meaning
not clearly defined; uncertain; vague; unlimited in time
Example
The meeting has been postponed for an indefinite period.
会议被推迟到一个不确定的时期。
C1 noun /ˈɪnflʌks/

influx

涌入
Meaning
A large arrival or flow of people or things.
Example
The city experienced an influx of tourists during the festival.
这座城市在节日期间经历了大量游客的涌入。
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 /ɪkˈsiːdɪŋ/

Exceeding

过度的; 超越的
Meaning
going beyond; surpassing; extremely
Example
The project was completed with exceeding excellence.
该项目以极高的卓越完成。
C1 adjective kənˈkɝː.ənt

concurrent

同时发生的，平行的，在同一时间进行的
Meaning
Existing, happening, or done at the same time.
Example
The conference had concurrent sessions on various topics.
会议期间有多个并行的主题会议。
C1 noun /ˈspɛktər/

specter

幽灵
Meaning
A ghost or spirit; something that causes fear or dread.
Example
The specter of war still haunts the region.
战争的幽灵仍然在该地区徘徊。
C1 noun /ˈflæt.ər.i/

Flattery

恭维
Meaning
excessive and insincere praise, given especially to further one's own interests
Example
His constant flattery made everyone suspicious of his true motives.
他不断的恭维使大家怀疑他的真实动机。
C1 adjective /ˈɛərˌtaɪt/

airtight

密封的
Meaning
Completely sealed so that no air can get in or out.
Example
Store the cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
将饼干存放在密封容器中，以保持其新鲜。
C1 noun prəˈtɛk.ʃə.nɪ.zəm

protectionism

保护主义
Meaning
The theory or practice of shielding a country's domestic industries from foreign competition by taxing imports.
Example
The government's protectionism helped local businesses grow.
政府的保护主义帮助了本地企业的成长。
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 /rɪˈbjuːk/

rebuke

斥责
Meaning
to criticize or scold sharply; to express disapproval
Example
The teacher had to rebuke the student for cheating.
老师因作弊而斥责学生。
C1 noun /ˌæf.ɚˈmeɪ.ʃən/

affirmation

肯定
Meaning
The action or process of affirming something or being affirmed; emotional support or encouragement.
Example
Daily affirmation of self-worth boosts confidence.
每日的自我肯定提升了自信。
C1 noun /ɪɡˈzɜːr.ʃən/

exertion

体力或脑力劳动
Meaning
Using energy or effort to achieve something.
Example
Excessive exertion can lead to fatigue and burnout.
过度的exertion可能导致疲劳和精疲力竭。
C1 noun /ˈpriː.tekst/

Pretext

借口
Meaning
a reason given in justification of a course of action that is not the real reason
Example
He used illness as a pretext to avoid the meeting.
他用生病作为借口来避开会议。
C1 verb /rænt/

rant

大喊大叫
Meaning
to speak or shout in an angry, uncontrolled way
Example
He ranted about the unfair treatment at work.
他在工作中大声抱怨不公正的待遇。
C1 adjective /ˌmer.ɪˈtɔː.ri.əs/

Meritorious

值得表扬的
Meaning
deserving reward or praise; commendable; worthy of recognition
Example
His meritorious service to the community was recognized.
他对社区的值得表扬的服务得到了认可。
C1 noun /pəˈfjuː.mər.i/

perfumery

香水行业
Meaning
the art, business, or products of making perfumes
Example
She works in a perfumery that creates luxury scents.
她在一家香水厂工作，创造奢华的香气。
C1 noun /ˌjuːnɪˈfɔːrməti/

Uniformity

一致性；统一性；相同状态
Meaning
the quality of being uniform; consistency or sameness
Example
The uniformity of the design created a pleasing visual effect.
设计的一致性创造了一个吸引人的视觉效果。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈen.vi.əs/

Envious

嫉妒的; 羡慕的
Meaning
feeling or showing envy; jealous
Example
She felt envious of her friend's new car.
她对朋友的新车感到嫉妒。
C1 verb /ˈsɪn.θə.saɪz/

synthesize

合成
Meaning
To combine a number of things into a coherent whole.
Example
Scientists synthesize new compounds for medical research.
科学家为医学研究合成新的化合物。
C1 verb /rɪˈpʌls/

repulse

击退 / 激起反感
Meaning
to drive back an attack or attacker by force; to cause intense dislike or disgust
Example
The army managed to repulse the enemy attack.
军队成功地击退了敌人的进攻。
C1 noun /ˈprɒspɛktər/

prospector

矿产勘探员
Meaning
a person who searches for mineral deposits, especially gold
Example
The prospector spent years in the mountains searching for gold.
矿产勘探员花了多年在山中寻找黄金。
C1 noun /ˈheɪvən/

haven

避风港
Meaning
a safe place or shelter
Example
The library became a haven for students during exams.
图书馆在考试期间成为了学生们的避风港。
C1 verb /spɜːrn/

spurn

蔑视地拒绝
Meaning
To reject something or someone with disdain or contempt.
Example
She spurned his offer of help.
她以蔑视的态度拒绝了他的帮助提议。
C1 adjective /pəˈnʌltɪmət/

penultimate

倒数第二
Meaning
second to the last in a sequence or series
Example
She finished the penultimate chapter before going to sleep.
她在睡觉前完成了倒数第二章。
C1 noun /ˌmiːtiəˈrɒlədʒi/

meteorology

气象学
Meaning
The scientific study of the atmosphere and weather.
Example
He chose to specialize in meteorology to study weather patterns.
他选择专攻气象学，以研究天气模式。
C1 adverb /ˈhɑr.tɪ.li/

Heartily

衷心地; 全心全意
Meaning
in a sincere and enthusiastic manner; wholeheartedly
Example
She heartily welcomed her guests to the party.
她衷心地欢迎她的客人来到派对。
C1 noun /ˈkɒt.ən ˈfæb.rɪk/

Cotton Fabric

棉布
Meaning
textile made from cotton fibers, known for being soft, breathable, and comfortable
Example
Cotton fabric is perfect for summer clothing.
棉布是夏季衣物的完美选择。
C1 noun /ɪˈrɛlɪvənsi/

irrelevancy

无关性
Meaning
the state of being unrelated or unimportant to the matter at hand
Example
The judge dismissed the argument because of its irrelevancy to the case.
法官因该论点与案件无关而将其驳回。
C1 noun/verb /fliːs/

fleece

Meaning
The woolly covering of a sheep; as a verb, to swindle or cheat someone.
Example
The farmer sheared the sheep’s fleece carefully.
C1 adjective /ɒmˈnɪv.ər.əs/

Omnivorous

杂食性动物
Meaning
eating both plants and animals; feeding on various kinds of food
Example
Bears are omnivorous animals that eat both plants and meat.
熊是杂食性动物，吃植物和肉。
C1 noun /ˈɔːtəkræt/

autocrat

独裁者
Meaning
A ruler with absolute power.
Example
The autocrat controlled the country with an iron fist.
这个独裁者以铁拳统治着国家。
C1 adjective tɪˈneɪ.ʃəs

tenacious

顽强
Meaning
Not readily letting go of, giving up, or separated from an object that one holds, a position, or a principle; persistent.
Example
Her tenacious spirit helped her overcome hardships.
她顽强的精神帮助她克服了困难。
C1 verb /ænˈtæɡənaɪz/

antagonize

激怒
Meaning
to cause someone to become hostile or angry; to provoke opposition
Example
His rude remarks only served to antagonize his colleagues.
他粗鲁的言辞只会使同事们产生敌对情绪。
C1 noun /dɪsˈsɜːrvɪs/

disservice

损害
Meaning
A harmful action; something that does damage rather than help.
Example
Spreading false information is a disservice to the community.
传播虚假信息对社区是一种损害。
C1 noun /ˈprɛəri/

prairie

大草原
Meaning
A large open area of grassland, especially in North America.
Example
The bison roamed freely across the prairie.
野牛在大草原上自由地游荡。
C1 noun /ˈsmætərɪŋ/

smattering

浅薄的知识
Meaning
A small amount or superficial knowledge of something.
Example
He has a smattering of Spanish.
他对西班牙语有浅薄的了解。
C1 adjective /ˈneɪm.ləs/

Nameless

无名的; 匿名的; 不知名的; 未识别的
Meaning
having no name; anonymous; unknown; unidentified
Example
The nameless fear haunted him throughout the night.
无名的恐惧整晚困扰着他。
C1 adjective /ˈwer.i/

Wary

谨慎的; 提防的
Meaning
cautious; careful to avoid danger or problems
Example
She was wary of strangers approaching her at night.
她对晚上接近她的陌生人保持警惕。
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 /ˈdɪsənˌtɛri/

dysentery

肠道疾病（伴有血液和粘液的腹泻）
Meaning
An infection of the intestines resulting in severe diarrhea with blood and mucus.
Example
Many soldiers suffered from dysentery during the war.
许多士兵在战争期间患上了痢疾。
C1 adjective /ˈnjʊrəl/

neural

Meaning
Relating to nerves or the nervous system.
Example
Scientists study neural connections in the brain.
C1 noun ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃən.ər.i ɪˈnɪʃ.ə.tɪv

revolutionary initiative

革命性倡议
Meaning
A groundbreaking action or plan that brings about significant change or transformation.
Example
The revolutionary initiative promotes sustainable energy.
革命性倡议促进可持续能源。
C1 noun /ˈʃɪvəlri/

chivalry

骑士精神
Meaning
The medieval knightly system with its moral, social, and religious code; courteous behavior, especially toward women.
Example
The knight lived by the code of chivalry.
骑士遵循骑士精神的规范。
C1 noun /ˈʌp.ʃɒt/

Upshot

结果; 结论
Meaning
the final result or outcome of a series of events; conclusion
Example
The upshot of the meeting was a decision to postpone the project.
会议的结果是决定推迟项目。
C1 noun /rɪˈliːf treɪn/

Relief Train

救援列车
Meaning
a train that carries emergency supplies and aid to disaster-affected areas
Example
The relief train arrived with food and medical supplies for the flood victims.
救援列车带着食物和医疗物资抵达洪水灾区。
C1 noun /ˈæŋɡwɪʃ/

anguish

痛苦
Meaning
Severe mental or physical pain or suffering.
Example
She was in deep anguish after hearing the tragic news.
听到悲惨的消息后，她陷入了深深的痛苦。
C1 adjective /ˈdʒuː.bɪ.lənt/

jubilant

欢欣鼓舞
Meaning
feeling or expressing great happiness and joy
Example
The team was jubilant after winning the championship.
球队在赢得冠军后欢欣鼓舞。
C1 noun /ˌrek.ənˌsɪl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/

reconciliation

和解
Meaning
The restoration of friendly relations; the action of making one view or belief compatible with another.
Example
The peace treaty was a major step toward reconciliation.
和平条约是迈向和解的重要一步。
C1 noun /ˈmæl.ɪt/

Mallet

橡胶锤
Meaning
a hammer with a large head, typically made of wood
Example
The carpenter used a rubber mallet to avoid damaging the wood.
木匠使用橡胶锤来避免损坏木材。
C1 noun /ˌmɪdˈsʌm.ər/

midsummer

夏至中期
Meaning
The middle of summer, often around the summer solstice in June.
Example
We had a festival to celebrate midsummer.
我们举办了一个节日来庆祝夏至中期。
C1 verb /bɒtʃ/

botch

搞砸
Meaning
to carry out a task badly or carelessly
Example
He completely botched the repair job.
他完全搞砸了维修工作。
C1 noun /ˈdɛdlɒk/

deadlock

僵局
Meaning
a situation in which progress is impossible because of disagreement
Example
Negotiations reached a deadlock after neither side agreed to compromise.
谈判在双方都未同意妥协后陷入了僵局。
C1 adjective /ˈskeɪðɪŋ/

scathing

尖锐的批评
Meaning
severely critical; harshly scornful
Example
The critic wrote a scathing review of the movie.
评论家写了一篇尖锐的电影评论。
C1 verb /splaɪs/

splice

拼接
Meaning
to join two pieces of rope, film, or other material by weaving or attaching them together
Example
The technician spliced the two wires to restore the connection.
技术员将两根电线拼接起来以恢复连接。
C1 adverb /ˈvælɪdli/

validly

合法地
Meaning
in a legally, logically, or officially acceptable manner
Example
The contract was validly signed by both parties.
合同已由双方合法地签署。
C1 verb /ˈfʌmbəl/

fumble

搞乱
Meaning
to handle something clumsily or to make mistakes while doing something
Example
He fumbled with the keys and dropped them on the floor.
他搞乱了钥匙，把它们掉在地板上。
C1 noun /ˈpɛndjələm/

pendulum

摆钟
Meaning
A weight suspended from a pivot so that it swings freely, often used to regulate clocks.
Example
The pendulum swung back and forth inside the clock.
钟摆在时钟内部来回摆动。
C1 adjective /maɪˈɑːpɪk/

myopic

近视，狭隘的视野
Meaning
lacking foresight or long-term perspective; also refers to nearsightedness
Example
The company’s myopic strategy led to long-term losses.
公司的近视战略导致了长期损失。
C1 noun /ɡlɔːs/

Gloss

一层光亮或光滑的表面; 唇部光泽
Meaning
a shiny or lustrous surface finish; a superficially attractive appearance; lip gloss
Example
She applied a clear gloss to her lips to give them a shiny, healthy appearance.
她在嘴唇上涂上透明光泽，让它们看起来光亮健康。
C1 verb /ˈɪnfɪltreɪt/

infiltrate

渗透
Meaning
to secretly enter or gain access to a place or group
Example
The spies managed to infiltrate the enemy base.
间谍们设法渗透敌人基地。
C1 verb /ˈfɔːlsɪfaɪ/

falsify

伪造
Meaning
to make something false or to misrepresent
Example
He tried to falsify the documents to avoid taxes.
他试图伪造文件以避免税收。
C1 adjective /ˌhɪpəˈkrɪtɪkəl/

Hypocritical

虚伪的
Meaning
behaving in a way that contradicts one's stated beliefs or values
Example
It's hypocritical to preach honesty while lying yourself.
在讲诚实的同时撒谎是虚伪的。
C1 noun /bɒmˈbɑːrdmənt/

bombardment

轰炸
Meaning
a continuous attack with bombs or other projectiles
Example
The city endured a heavy bombardment during the war.
这座城市在战争期间承受了猛烈的轰炸。
C1 adjective /ˈed.jʊ.keɪ.tɪv/

Educative

教育性的; 启发性的; 信息丰富的
Meaning
providing education; instructive; informative
Example
The documentary was highly educative and informative.
这部纪录片非常具有教育意义且信息丰富。
C1 noun /pəˈrɪfəri/

periphery

边缘
Meaning
The outer edge or boundary of an area or object.
Example
The soldiers were stationed at the periphery of the camp.
士兵们驻扎在营地的边缘。
C1 noun /ˈeɪ.peks/

apex

巅峰, 顶点
Meaning
The highest point or peak of something; the top or summit.
Example
He reached the apex of his career.
他达到了自己事业的巅峰。
C1 adjective /ˈtɛmpərəl/

temporal

世俗的，时间的
Meaning
Relating to worldly affairs or to time rather than spiritual matters.
Example
The monk gave up his temporal possessions to live a simple life.
僧侣放弃了他的世俗财产，选择过简单的生活。
C1 noun /ˈvaɪ.pər/

Viper

毒蛇
Meaning
a venomous snake with large hinged fangs that typically has a thick body and gives birth to live young
Example
The viper coiled up when it sensed danger.
毒蛇在感受到危险时盘成一圈。
C1 verb /ˈmɜːrmər/

murmur

低语
Meaning
To say something in a low, soft, or indistinct voice.
Example
She murmured a prayer before going to sleep.
她在睡觉前低声念了一句祷告。
C1 verb /ɡraɪp/

gripe

抱怨
Meaning
to complain about something in an annoying way
Example
He is always griping about the weather.
他总是抱怨天气。
C1 proper noun ˈɡləʊbəl ˈfaʊndriz

GlobalFoundries

全球铸造厂
Meaning
A specific company in semiconductor manufacturing.
Example
GlobalFoundries is a leading semiconductor company.
GlobalFoundries 是一家领先的半导体公司。
C1 noun /blaɪt/

blight

枯萎病
Meaning
A disease or condition that causes plants to wither; something that spoils or damages.
Example
The drought was a blight on the farmer’s crops.
干旱是农民作物的枯萎病。
C1 verb /ˈsmʌðər/

smother

窒息 / 扑灭
Meaning
to kill someone by covering their nose and mouth to prevent breathing; to cover something completely; to overwhelm with excessive attention or affection
Example
She smothered the fire with a blanket.
她用毯子把火扑灭了。
C1 adjective məˈθɒd.ɪ.kəl

methodical

有条理的
Meaning
Done according to a systematic or established procedure; orderly and systematic.
Example
His methodical research produced reliable results.
他的有条理的研究产生了可靠的结果。
C1 adjective /dɪˈfɛnsəbəl/

defensible

可防御的 / 合理的
Meaning
Capable of being protected against attack or criticism; justifiable.
Example
Her decision was legally defensible.
她的决定在法律上是可防御的。
C1 noun /ˈbæləd/

ballad

叙事歌曲
Meaning
a narrative song or poem, often sentimental or romantic
Example
The singer performed a moving ballad about lost love.
歌手演唱了一首感人的失恋歌曲。
C1 noun /ˈkɜːrfjuː/

curfew

宵禁
Meaning
a rule requiring people to stay indoors after a certain time, usually at night
Example
The city imposed a curfew during the unrest.
城市在骚乱期间实施了宵禁。
C1 noun kəmˈpleɪ.sən.si

complacency

自满
Meaning
Excessive self-satisfaction with one's achievements that can hinder progress.
Example
His complacency led to a decline in his performance.
他的自满导致了他的表现下降。
C1 noun /ˈplɛθərə/

plethora

过多的数量
Meaning
an excessive amount of something
Example
She has a plethora of books on her shelf.
她的书架上有过多的书籍。
C1 noun /streɪt/

strait

海峡
Meaning
A narrow passage of water connecting two seas or two large areas of water.
Example
The Strait of Gibraltar connects the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea.
直布罗陀海峡连接大西洋和地中海。
C1 adjective /hɔːrs/

Hoarse

沙哑或粗哑的声音; 因大声喊叫或生病而变沙哑
Meaning
rough or harsh in sound; having a rough voice from shouting or illness
Example
His voice became hoarse after shouting at the concert.
他的声音在音乐会后变得沙哑。
C1 adjective /əˌpɒk.əˈlɪp.tɪk/

apocalyptic

末日的
Meaning
Describing the end of the world, or something catastrophic and disastrous.
Example
The movie depicts an apocalyptic future after a nuclear war.
这部电影描绘了核战争后的末日未来。
C1 noun ˌmɒd.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃənz

modifications

修改
Meaning
The action of making partial or minor changes to something.
Example
DNA modifications enable enhanced traits in crops.
DNA修改使作物的特征得到增强。
C1 verb /sɪˈsiːd/

secede

脱离
Meaning
To formally withdraw from a political or organizational union.
Example
Several states threatened to secede from the union.
几个州威胁要脱离联邦。
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 adjective /əbˈdʒek.ʃən.ə.bəl/

Objectionable

令人反感的
Meaning
arousing distaste or opposition; unpleasant or offensive
Example
His objectionable behavior made everyone uncomfortable.
他的令人反感的行为让每个人都感到不舒服。
C1 noun /ˈkærət/

karat

克拉
Meaning
A unit for measuring the purity of gold, with 24 karats being pure gold.
Example
The ring was made of 18-karat gold.
戒指是由18克拉黄金制成的。
C1 verb /taʊt/

tout

宣传
Meaning
to promote, praise, or advertise aggressively
Example
The company touted its new product as a game-changer.
公司将其新产品宣传为游戏改变者。
C1 noun /ɪkˈspæns/

expanse

广阔的区域
Meaning
a wide, open area of land, sea, or sky
Example
The desert is a vast expanse of sand and rock.
沙漠是一个广阔的沙子和岩石区域。
C1 verb /dɪˈsweɪd/

dissuade

劝阻
Meaning
To persuade someone not to do something.
Example
She tried to dissuade him from quitting his job.
她试图劝阻他辞去工作。
C1 noun /fiːnd/

fiend

恶魔，邪恶的人
Meaning
an evil spirit or demon; a wicked or cruel person; someone obsessed with a particular thing
Example
He is a real fiend when it comes to solving puzzles.
当涉及解谜时，他真的是个恶魔。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɛndɪŋ/

impending

即将来临
Meaning
about to happen soon, usually something unpleasant or threatening
Example
The villagers were worried about the impending flood.
村民们为即将来临的洪水感到担忧。
C1 noun məˈnɒp.əl.i

monopoly

垄断
Meaning
The exclusive possession or control of the supply of or trade in a commodity or service.
Example
The company has a monopoly on electric car production.
该公司在电动汽车生产方面拥有垄断地位。