stultify
All a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z
All CEFR A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2
Content locale
EN 英语 BN 孟加拉语 HI 印地语 ES 西班牙语 FR 法语 DE 德语 RU 俄语 ZH 中文 JA 日语
All Vocabulary Cards All Vocabularies
C2 verb /ˈstʌltɪfaɪ/

stultify

使某人或某物显得愚蠢，或阻碍效率和热情
Meaning
to make someone or something appear foolish, or to hinder effectiveness and enthusiasm
Example
The repetitive tasks seemed to stultify the workers' creativity.
重复的任务似乎使工人的创造力变得迟钝。
B2 noun /ˈtɛnənsi/

tenancy

租约
Meaning
The possession or occupation of land or property as a tenant.
Example
The tenancy agreement was signed for two years.
租赁协议已签署为期两年。
B1 adjective /ˈnɔːðərn/

northern

北方的
Meaning
relating to the north or situated in the north
Example
The northern part of the country is known for its cold climate.
该国的北部因其寒冷的气候而闻名。
C2 noun /ˈkɔːrsər/

courser

快速马或猎马
Meaning
a swift horse or a hunting horse
Example
The knight rode a fast courser into battle.
骑士骑着一匹快速的科赛尔进入战斗。
C2 noun /ˈkloʊðiər/

clothier

服装商
Meaning
a person or company that makes, sells, or deals in clothes.
Example
The town’s clothier displayed fine suits in his shop window.
城里的服装商在他的店窗里展示了精美的西装。
C1 verb /ˈɪmprəvaɪz/

improvise

Meaning
To create or perform something spontaneously without preparation.
Example
The actor had to improvise his lines when he forgot the script.
B2 adverb /ˈpʌb.lɪk.li/

Publicly

公开地; 公然地;
Meaning
in a public manner; openly; for everyone to see or know
Example
The company publicly announced their new policy.
公司公开宣布了他们的新政策。
B2 adjective /əˈkuːstɪk/

acoustic

Meaning
relating to sound or the sense of hearing; not amplified by electrical means
Example
We recorded an acoustic version of the song in a quiet room.
C1 noun /ˈpɒ̃ʃɒ̃/

penchant

倾向
Meaning
a strong or habitual liking for something or tendency to do something
Example
She has a penchant for collecting rare books.
她有收集稀有书籍的倾向。
C2 noun /ɪnˈvaɪtər/

invitor

邀请者
Meaning
a person who invites someone to an event, meeting, or place
Example
The invitor greeted all the guests warmly at the entrance.
邀请者在入口处热情地欢迎了客人。
A2 noun /ʃiːt/

sheet

床单
Meaning
a large piece of cloth or paper, typically used to cover or protect something
Example
I need a clean sheet to cover the bed.
我需要一张干净的床单来覆盖床铺。
A2 verb /ˈkʌvər/

cover

覆盖
Meaning
to put something over or upon something else to protect or conceal
Example
Please cover the food to keep it fresh.
请把食物盖上，以保持新鲜。
C2 adjective /ˈræŋ.kər.əs/

rancorous

充满怨恨的
Meaning
Characterized by bitterness or resentment.
Example
Their rancorous debate lasted for hours.
他们充满怨恨的辩论持续了几个小时。
A2 conjunction /nɔːr/

nor

也不
Meaning
used to introduce a negative clause after a negative statement
Example
He didn't call, nor did he send a message.
他没有打电话，也没有发送消息。
B2 adjective /ɪkˈskluːsɪv/

exclusive

仅限于特定的人、团体或区域；不与他人共享
Meaning
restricted to a particular person, group, or area; not shared with others
Example
The hotel offers exclusive access to a private beach.
酒店提供专属通往私人海滩的通道。
B2 noun /kɒt/

Cot

婴儿床
Meaning
a small bed, especially a portable one or one for a baby
Example
The baby sleeps peacefully in her cot.
宝宝在她的婴儿床上睡得很安稳。
B2 noun /ˈklær.ɪ.ti/

clarity

清晰度
Meaning
The quality of being coherent and intelligible; transparency or lucidity.
Example
The speaker's clarity made the concept easy to understand.
演讲者的清晰度使得这个概念变得容易理解。
C2 noun /ˈweɪstrəl/

wastrel

挥霍者, 无所事事的人
Meaning
A person who wastes time, money, or resources; an idler or spendthrift.
Example
The young man was dismissed as a wastrel by his family.
这个年轻人被他的家人当作挥霍者解雇了。
B2 noun /hʌb/

hub

中心
Meaning
the central part of a place or activity where things converge
Example
The city is the hub of the country's trade network.
这座城市是该国贸易网络的中心。
C1 adjective /ˈlɛdʒəbl/

legible

可读的
Meaning
clear enough to read
Example
Her handwriting was barely legible.
她的手写字几乎不可读。
B2 noun /ˈklɪərəns/

clearance

许可 / 批准
Meaning
official permission or authorization; the removal of something unwanted; the distance between two objects
Example
The pilot received clearance to land the plane.
飞行员获得了着陆许可。
B2 noun /tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒɪ.kəl ədˈvɑːns.mənt/

technological advancement

技术进步
Meaning
Progress or improvement in technology that leads to better solutions or capabilities.
Example
Technological advancement is revolutionizing healthcare.
技术进步正在革命化医疗保健。
A1 pronoun /ˈɛvrɪθɪŋ/

everything

一切
Meaning
all things; the whole lot
Example
He packed everything in his suitcase.
他把所有东西都装进了他的行李箱。
B2 adjective ˌkɒn.trəˈvɜː.ʃəl

controversial

有争议的
Meaning
Giving rise to public disagreement or heated discussion.
Example
The policy remains controversial.
该政策仍然存在争议。
B1 adjective, noun /ˈroʊmən/

roman

罗马的 / 古罗马公民
Meaning
relating to Rome or its people; a citizen of ancient Rome
Example
The Roman Empire influenced much of modern civilization.
罗马帝国影响了现代文明的许多方面。
C2 noun /ˈtændʒənsi/

tangency

相切
Meaning
the condition of touching but not intersecting, especially in geometry
Example
The circle and the line are in a state of tangency at one point.
圆和直线在一个点上处于相切状态。
C2 noun /ˈæn.oʊd/

anode

正极
Meaning
The positive electrode in a device such as a battery, where current flows into a polarized electrical device.
Example
The anode of the battery was corroded after long use.
电池的正极在长时间使用后被腐蚀了。
C1 adjective /ˈheɪ.zi/

Hazy

朦胧的; 模糊的; 不清楚的
Meaning
covered with haze; unclear or vague; lacking clarity
Example
The mountain tops were hazy in the morning mist.
山顶在早晨的雾气中显得朦胧。
C2 verb /ˈmæɡnɪtaɪz/

magnetize

磁化
Meaning
to make something magnetic or to strongly attract
Example
The scientist managed to magnetize the iron rod.
科学家成功地将铁棒磁化了。
C1 adjective /loʊθ/

loath

不情愿
Meaning
reluctant or unwilling to do something
Example
She was loath to admit her mistake in front of everyone.
她不愿意在大家面前承认她的错误。
C2 adjective /dʒɛnˈtiːl/

genteel

文雅
Meaning
Polite, refined, or respectable, often in an affected or exaggerated way
Example
She spoke in a genteel manner that impressed the guests.
她以一种文雅的方式说话，给客人留下了深刻的印象。
C1 adjective ˈsɪŋ.krə.nəs

synchronous

同步
Meaning
Existing or occurring at the same time.
Example
Synchronous learning involves live online classes.
同步学习包括实时在线课堂。
A2 noun /ˈkɪt.ən/

Kitten

小猫
Meaning
a young cat
Example
The little kitten loves to play with yarn balls.
小猫喜欢玩线球。
C1 verb /siːð/

seethe

怒火中烧
Meaning
To be filled with intense but unexpressed anger or agitation.
Example
She was seething with anger after the unfair decision.
她在不公平的决定后怒火中烧。
C1 verb /hoʊn/

hone

磨锐，改善技能
Meaning
To sharpen a blade or to improve a skill through practice.
Example
She honed her presentation skills before the big meeting.
她在大会议之前磨练了自己的演讲技巧。
C1 noun /ˌriː.dɪs.trɪˈbjuː.ʃən/

redistribution

重分配
Meaning
The sharing of wealth or resources more equally among society.
Example
The government introduced a redistribution policy to reduce inequality.
政府出台了重分配政策，以减少不平等。
C2 adjective /ˈpɪrɪk/

pyrrhic

皮洛斯式胜利
Meaning
A victory won at such a great cost that it is almost equivalent to defeat.
Example
The general declared the battle a pyrrhic victory due to heavy losses.
由于巨大的损失，指挥官宣布战斗为皮洛斯式胜利。
C1 noun /ˌrɛkwɪˈzɪʃən/

requisition

要求
Meaning
An official order laying claim to the use of property or materials; a formal demand or request.
Example
The manager submitted a requisition for new office supplies.
经理提交了新的办公室用品的要求。
B2 noun (plural) /ˈɑːrtɪˌfæks/

artifacts

文物
Meaning
objects made by humans, often of historical or cultural importance
Example
Archaeologists discovered valuable artifacts in the ruins.
考古学家在废墟中发现了宝贵的文物。
C1 noun /ˈdʒɪŋ.ɡəl/

Jingle

轻微的金属声，通常由金属物体相互碰撞产生；一首短小而吸引人的歌曲
Meaning
a light ringing sound such as that made by metal objects being shaken together; a short catchy song
Example
The jingle of keys could be heard as she walked down the hallway.
当她走过走廊时，钥匙的声音可以听到。
B2 verb /ˈræm.bəl/

ramble

Meaning
to talk or write at length in a confused or inconsequential way; to walk for pleasure without a fixed route.
Example
He rambled on about his childhood for hours.
A2 noun /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/

teaching

教学
Meaning
the profession or practice of teaching
Example
Teaching is a noble profession.
教学是一项高尚的职业。
C2 noun /ɪˈklɛktɪˌsɪzəm/

eclecticism

折衷主义
Meaning
A method or practice of deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources.
Example
The architect’s work shows eclecticism by blending modern and traditional elements.
建筑师的作品展示了折衷主义，融合了现代和传统元素。
C2 adjective /ˈɒpjʊlənt/

opulent

奢华的
Meaning
Ostentatiously rich, luxurious, or lavish.
Example
They hosted an opulent wedding with gold decorations.
他们举办了一场奢华的婚礼，装饰有金色装饰品。
C1 noun /ɡluːm/

Gloom

黑暗; 悲伤; 忧郁
Meaning
partial or total darkness; a state of dejection or despondency
Example
The thick clouds cast a gloom over the valley, making everything appear dark and dreary.
厚重的云层将黑暗笼罩在山谷上，让一切看起来昏暗和忧郁。
C1 noun /ˈæl.kə.laɪ/

alkali

碱性物质
Meaning
a soluble base substance, typically with a pH greater than 7, that neutralizes acids
Example
Soap contains alkali which helps remove grease.
肥皂含有碱，能帮助去除油脂。
C2 noun /bʊr/

Boor

粗人; 粗鲁的人
Meaning
a rough and bad-mannered person; someone who lacks refinement or culture
Example
The wealthy businessman was actually a boor who showed no respect for others.
那位富有的商人实际上是一个粗人，根本没有对别人表示尊重。
B2 adjective /ˌsuː.pəˈfɪʃ.əl/

superficial

表面
Meaning
Existing or occurring at or on the surface; not thorough or deep.
Example
His understanding of the subject was rather superficial.
他对这个主题的理解相当表面。
A2 noun /ˈjuːzər/

user

用户
Meaning
a person who uses or operates something
Example
He is a frequent user of this app.
他是这个应用程序的常用用户。
B1 verb /skrætʃ/

scratch

幸福
Meaning
to rub a surface or skin with something sharp or rough, often to relieve itching
Example
The cat scratched the door to be let in.
当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
A2 noun /ˈsɪɡəˌrɛt/

cigarette

香烟
Meaning
a small roll of finely cut tobacco wrapped in paper for smoking
Example
He lit a cigarette after dinner.
他在晚餐后点燃了一支香烟。
B2 verb /ˈruːɪn/

ruin

毁灭
Meaning
to destroy or damage beyond repair; to spoil completely
Example
Heavy rain could ruin our picnic plans.
大雨可能会毁掉我们的野餐计划。
C2 adjective /əˈkwɪzətɪv/

acquisitive

Meaning
excessively interested in acquiring money or material things
Example
The acquisitive businessman bought every piece of land he could find.
C2 noun /ˌmɪsæprɪˈhɛnʃən/

misapprehension

误解
Meaning
a mistaken belief or misunderstanding
Example
There is a common misapprehension about the causes of the disease.
关于疾病原因存在常见的误解。
B2 noun /dɪˈpen.dəns/

Dependence

依赖
Meaning
the state of relying on or needing someone or something for support; addiction
Example
His dependence on technology made it difficult for him to work without internet.
他对科技的依赖使得他在没有互联网的情况下很难工作。
A2 noun /tuːl/

tool

工具
Meaning
a device or implement used to carry out a particular function
Example
He used a hammer as a tool to fix the chair.
他用锤子作为工具来修理椅子。
B2 noun /dɪˈdʌk.ʃən/

deduction

推理
Meaning
The process of reaching a conclusion through logical reasoning.
Example
His deduction from the evidence was accurate.
他的推理基于证据是准确的。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnkænˈdɛsənt/

incandescent

白炽的
Meaning
emitting light as a result of being heated; extremely bright or passionate
Example
The incandescent lamp lit up the entire hall.
白炽灯照亮了整个大厅。
B2 adjective /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/

decisive

决定性
Meaning
Having the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively; determining the outcome.
Example
Her decisive action saved the company from collapse.
她的决定性行动挽救了公司免于崩溃。
A1 adjective /ɡʊd/

Good

好; 优秀; 有益;
Meaning
satisfactory; pleasant; beneficial; of high quality
Example
She is a good student.
她是一个好学生。
C1 adverb /ˌkɒnfɪˈdenʃəli/

Confidentially

机密地
Meaning
in a confidential manner; secretly; privately
Example
The information was shared confidentially between the two managers.
信息在两个经理之间以机密方式共享。
B1 noun ˈstrʌɡ.əl

struggle

斗争
Meaning
A forceful or violent effort to get free of restraint or resist attack; a determined effort under difficult circumstances.
Example
The struggle for independence united the nation.
独立斗争使国家团结。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈflɛksəbl/

inflexible

不灵活
Meaning
Not able to bend or change; unwilling to change ideas or behavior.
Example
His inflexible attitude made negotiations difficult.
他那不灵活的态度使谈判变得困难。
C2 verb /boʊd/

bode

预兆
Meaning
to be an omen of a particular outcome, often something bad
Example
The dark clouds bode a heavy storm.
黑云预示着一场大风暴。
C1 verb /dɪsˈhɑːrtn/

dishearten

使灰心
Meaning
to cause someone to lose determination or confidence; to discourage
Example
The constant rejection letters began to dishearten the young writer.
不断的拒绝信开始使年轻的作家感到气馁。
C1 adjective /ˈmel.əʊ/

Mellow

柔和宜人; 放松温和
Meaning
soft and pleasant; relaxed and gentle
Example
The mellow evening light created a peaceful atmosphere.
温柔的晚霞创造了一个宁静的氛围。
B2 noun /rɪˈvaɪ.vəl/

Revival

复兴
Meaning
an improvement in the condition or strength of something; renewed interest in or attention to something
Example
There has been a revival of interest in traditional crafts.
传统手工艺的兴趣得到了复兴。
C1 verb /ɪˈnjuːməˌreɪt/

enumerate

列举
Meaning
to mention things one by one; to list or count
Example
She enumerated the reasons for her decision.
她列举了做出决定的理由。
C2 adjective /kwɪkˈsɑː.t̬ɪk/

quixotic

极端理想主义的、不切实际的和不实际的
Meaning
Extremely idealistic, unrealistic, and impractical.
Example
His quixotic dreams often led to disappointment.
他那些不切实际的梦想常常导致失望。
B2 adjective /əˈpəʊzd/

opposed

反对的
Meaning
being against or in disagreement with something
Example
She is strongly opposed to animal testing.
她坚决反对动物实验。
A2 noun /ˈtɒpɪk/

topic

主题
Meaning
a subject of conversation, discussion, or writing
Example
The topic of the meeting was company expansion.
会议的主题是公司扩展。
B2 adjective /ˈflɔː.ləs/

Flawless

完美的; 无缺陷
Meaning
perfect; without any defects or faults; immaculate
Example
Her flawless performance earned her a standing ovation.
她完美的表现为她赢得了全场起立的掌声。
A2 adjective /ˈdɜː.ti/

Dirty

脏的; 沾有污渍的; 不愉快的; 道德败坏的
Meaning
not clean; covered with dirt; unpleasant; morally corrupt
Example
The kitchen was dirty after cooking.
做饭后厨房是脏的。
C2 verb /ˈfʊl.mɪ.neɪt/

fulminate

猛烈抗议
Meaning
To express strong protest or criticism loudly and forcefully; to explode violently.
Example
The politician began to fulminate against corruption.
政治家开始猛烈反对腐败。
C2 adjective /ˌrɛpərˈtɔːriəl/

repertorial

报道的
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a repertoire, especially in journalism or performance contexts.
Example
The journalist's repertorial style captured every detail of the unfolding story.
记者的报道风格捕捉了展开故事的每个细节。
C1 noun ˈkɑːr.bən ˌsiː.kwəˈstreɪ.ʃən

carbon sequestration

碳封存
Meaning
The process of capture and long-term storage of atmospheric carbon dioxide to mitigate or defer global warming.
Example
Forests play a key role in carbon sequestration.
森林在碳封存中发挥关键作用。
A1 pronoun /ðeɪ/

they

他们
Meaning
used to refer to people or things previously mentioned or easily identified
Example
They are going to the park.
他们去公园。
A2 adjective /fænˈtæstɪk/

Fantastic

极好的; 奇妙的; 卓越的
Meaning
extremely good; wonderful; excellent
Example
The movie was absolutely fantastic!
这部电影绝对是精彩的！
A2 adjective /streɪndʒ/

strange

奇怪
Meaning
unusual or not normal
Example
It was strange to see him at the party after so long.
在这么久之后在派对上看到他真奇怪。
C1 adjective /ˈfɜːrtɪv/

furtive

秘密的
Meaning
Attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble.
Example
He cast a furtive glance at the door before leaving.
他在离开前悄悄地看了一眼门。
C2 noun /ˌhaɪdroʊməˈkænɪks/

hydromechanics

水力学
Meaning
The study of the mechanical properties and behavior of fluids in motion and at rest.
Example
Hydromechanics provides the foundation for naval architecture.
水力学为船舶设计提供了基础。
C1 verb /ˈstaɪmi/

stymie

妨碍
Meaning
to prevent or hinder the progress of something
Example
The new regulations could stymie small businesses.
新规章可能会阻碍小型企业的发展。
B1 noun /slaɪd/

Slide

滑梯
Meaning
a smooth surface for sliding down; a piece of playground equipment
Example
The children enjoyed playing on the slide at the park.
孩子们在公园的滑梯上玩得很开心。
B2 noun /heɪst/

Haste

匆忙; 急切
Meaning
swiftness of motion; urgent need of quick action; excessive speed or urgency
Example
In his haste to catch the train, he forgot to take his wallet from the table.
因为急于赶上火车，他忘了从桌子上拿走钱包。
C1 adjective /moʊˈmentəs/

Momentous

重要
Meaning
of great importance or significance; having far-reaching consequences
Example
The signing of the peace treaty was a momentous occasion for both countries.
和平条约的签署是两个国家的一个重要时刻。
C1 adjective /ˈfrɪdʒɪd/

Frigid

寒冷的; 冰冻的
Meaning
extremely cold; freezing; icy
Example
The frigid weather made it difficult to go outside.
寒冷的天气让出去变得困难。
C2 verb /ˈkɒd.l̩/

coddle

过度溺爱
Meaning
to treat someone with excessive care or kindness, often in a way that is overprotective
Example
Parents should support their children without coddling them.
父母应该在不溺爱孩子的情况下支持他们。
C2 noun /ˈtaɪtwɒd/

tightwad

吝啬鬼
Meaning
a person who is unwilling to spend money; a miser
Example
Everyone calls him a tightwad because he never buys gifts.
每个人都叫他吝啬鬼，因为他从不买礼物。
C1 noun ɪnˌvaɪ.rənˈmen.təl ˌtræns.fəˈmeɪ.ʃən

environmental transformation

环境转型
Meaning
A significant change in environmental conditions or ecological systems.
Example
The city demonstrates environmental transformation.
这座城市展示了环境转型。
C1 noun /ˌiː.kəˈnɒm.ɪk dɪˈspær.ɪ.ti/

Economic Disparity

经济不平等
Meaning
The unequal distribution of income and opportunity between different groups in society.
Example
Addressing economic disparity is crucial for social stability.
解决经济不平等问题对社会稳定至关重要。
A2 noun, verb /pəʊst/

post

邮寄
Meaning
a job or position, or to send something by mail
Example
She posted a letter to her friend yesterday.
她昨天给她的朋友邮寄了一封信。
C2 verb /ˈlɪk.wɪ.faɪ/

liquefy

液化
Meaning
to make or become liquid
Example
The heat will liquefy the butter in a few minutes.
热量将在几分钟内使黄油液化。
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈduː/

overdo

做得过火
Meaning
to do something too much; to exaggerate or carry to excess
Example
Don't overdo the exercise on your first day at the gym.
第一天去健身房时不要运动过度。
C2 noun /ˈmɜːkinəs/

murkiness

浑浊
Meaning
The quality of being dark, gloomy, or unclear.
Example
The murkiness of the water made it hard to see the fish.
水的浑浊使得很难看到鱼。
B2 adjective /aʊtˈstændɪŋ/

outstanding

杰出
Meaning
extremely good or impressive; not yet resolved or paid
Example
She received an award for her outstanding performance.
她因出色的表现获得了奖项。
B2 noun /ˌædməˈreɪʃən/

admiration

钦佩
Meaning
a feeling of respect, pleasure, or approval for someone or something
Example
She felt great admiration for her teacher’s dedication.
她对老师的奉献充满了钦佩。
C1 noun /ədˈmɪtəns/

admittance

进入
Meaning
the process or fact of entering or being allowed to enter a place
Example
No admittance without a valid ticket.
没有有效票据不能进入。
B1 noun ɪnˈtel.ɪ.dʒəns

intelligence

智能
Meaning
The ability to learn, understand, and think in a logical way about things
Example
Intelligence is key in AI development.
智能是AI发展的关键。
A1 pronoun /aʊərz/

ours

我们的
Meaning
belonging to or associated with us
Example
This victory is ours.
这个胜利是我们的。
C2 noun /kəˈdævər/

cadaver

尸体
Meaning
A dead human body, especially one used for medical study.
Example
Medical students dissected the cadaver to learn about human anatomy.
医学生解剖了尸体以了解人体解剖学。
C1 noun /drɑːft/ (UK), /dræft/ (US)

draught

Meaning
a current of cool air in a room or another confined space; also a portion of liquid, especially beer, served from a barrel or cask
Example
She closed the window to keep out the cold draught.
C2 adverb /ˌɪnsəʊˈmʌtʃ/

insomuch

如此
Meaning
to such an extent
Example
He was insomuch tired that he could hardly stand.
他累得几乎站不起来。
C2 noun /ˈɪmpjʊdəns/

impudence

无礼
Meaning
Rude and disrespectful behavior.
Example
The student's impudence shocked the entire class.
学生的无礼行为让全班震惊。
B2 noun ˈlɒŋ tɜːm ˈmɛm.ər.i

Long-term memory

长期记忆
Meaning
Such memory that remains stored in the brain for a long time
Example
Repeated practice helps transfer information into long-term memory.
重复练习有助于将信息转移到长期记忆中。
C1 noun /weɪ/

Whey

乳清
Meaning
the watery part of milk that separates from the curds when making cheese
Example
Whey protein is popular among athletes and bodybuilders.
乳清蛋白在运动员和健美选手中非常受欢迎。
C1 noun /ɪnˈvɜːrʒən/

inversion

倒置
Meaning
A reversal of the normal order, position, or relationship.
Example
In poetry, inversion is often used to create emphasis.
在诗歌中，倒置常用来创造强调。
C2 noun /næˈteɪʃən/

natation

游泳
Meaning
The act or sport of swimming.
Example
She took lessons in natation to improve her swimming skills.
她参加了游泳课程，以提高她的游泳技巧。
C1 noun /ˌrɛstɪˈtjuːʃən/

restitution

赔偿
Meaning
The act of restoring something to its rightful owner or compensating for loss
Example
The court ordered restitution to the victims of the fraud.
法院命令对欺诈受害者进行赔偿。
C2 noun /stɛp/

steppe

草原
Meaning
A large flat area of unforested grassland, especially in southeastern Europe or Siberia.
Example
The nomads traveled across the vast steppe with their herds.
游牧民族带着他们的牲畜穿越辽阔的草原。
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 noun /ˈfɔːrˌbɛər/

forebear

祖先
Meaning
An ancestor, especially one who lived a long time ago.
Example
He often speaks of his forebears with great respect.
他常常带着极大的敬意谈论他的祖先。
B2 noun ˌkɒm.prɪˈhɛn.ʃən

comprehension

理解
Meaning
The ability to understand something; understanding or grasp of knowledge.
Example
Reading improves vocabulary and comprehension skills.
阅读提高词汇量和理解能力。
B2 adjective /keɪˈɒtɪk/

Chaotic

混乱的; 无秩序的
Meaning
in a state of complete confusion and disorder
Example
The situation became chaotic after the announcement.
情况在公告后变得混乱。
A2 noun /stɔːrm/

Storm

风暴
Meaning
a violent weather condition with strong winds, rain, thunder, and lightning
Example
The storm caused power outages across the city.
风暴导致全市断电。
C2 noun /ˈsɒfɪzəm/

sophism

诡辩
Meaning
a clever but misleading argument; fallacious reasoning
Example
The politician's speech was full of sophism designed to mislead voters.
政治家的演讲充满了旨在误导选民的诡辩。
A2 noun /pəˈluː.ʃən/

pollution

污染
Meaning
The presence in or introduction into the environment of a substance which has harmful or poisonous effects.
Example
Industrial pollution harms marine life.
工业污染对海洋生物有害。
B1 noun /ˈbeɪsɪs/

basis

基础
Meaning
the underlying support or foundation for an idea, argument, or process
Example
Trust is the basis of any strong relationship.
信任是任何强大关系的基础。
C2 noun /ˈɜːrtʃɪn/

urchin

街头小孩
Meaning
a mischievous or poorly dressed child, often from the streets
Example
The ragged urchins played by the riverbank.
那些穿着破烂的街头小孩在河边玩耍。
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。
B2 verb /dɪˈvaɪz/

devise

设计
Meaning
To plan or invent something carefully.
Example
The engineers devised a new method to reduce costs.
工程师们设计了一种新的方法来降低成本。
B1 adjective /ˌel.ɪˈmen.tər.i/

Elementary

基本的; 初级的
Meaning
basic; fundamental; primary level
Example
He learned elementary mathematics in school.
他在学校学了基础数学。