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C2 noun /ˈsweɪʒən/

suasion

劝说
Meaning
the act of persuading or influencing someone
Example
The leader used gentle suasion to win support for the plan.
领导者使用温和的劝说来赢得对计划的支持。
B2 noun ˈsəʊ.lər ˈen.ə.dʒi

solar energy

太阳能
Meaning
Energy from the sun that is converted into thermal or electrical energy.
Example
Solar energy is vital for reducing carbon emissions.
太阳能对于减少碳排放至关重要。
C2 adjective /ʌnəˈpiːzd/

unappeased

不平息的
Meaning
Not satisfied or calmed; still feeling discontent or anger
Example
Despite the apology, she remained unappeased.
尽管道歉，她仍然不平息的。
B1 verb /ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz/

criticize

批评
Meaning
to express disapproval or find fault with someone or something
Example
The teacher criticized the student's poor handwriting.
老师批评了学生的糟糕字迹。
C2 noun /ˈɛkwɪpɪdʒ/

equipage

装备或带有配件的马车
Meaning
Equipment or a carriage with its accessories.
Example
The nobleman arrived in a grand equipage.
贵族乘坐豪华马车到达。
B1 noun /ˈvɪn.ɪ.ɡər/

Vinegar

醋
Meaning
a sour liquid made from fermented alcohol, used for cooking and preserving
Example
I added vinegar to the salad dressing for extra flavor.
我在沙拉酱里加了醋，以增加味道。
C1 noun kənˈsjuː.mə.rɪ.zəm

consumerism

消费主义
Meaning
The tendency to increase consumption of goods and the importance given to consuming products.
Example
Modern consumerism leads to increased demand for luxury goods.
现代消费主义导致对奢侈品的需求增加。
C1 verb /tʃæsˈtaɪz/

chastise

Meaning
to criticize or punish severely
Example
The teacher chastised the student for being late.
C1 noun/adjective /ˈmɪriəd/

myriad

无数
Meaning
a countless or extremely great number
Example
There are myriad stars in the night sky.
夜空中有无数的星星。
C1 noun /ˈfoʊ.kəs ˈtræk.ɪŋ/

focus tracking

聚焦追踪
Meaning
A technique of monitoring and maintaining attention on specific tasks or goals.
Example
Proper focus tracking improves productivity.
适当的聚焦追踪可以提高生产力。
C1 noun /ˈbeɪ.zəl siːdz/

Basil Seeds

罗勒种子
Meaning
small black seeds from the basil plant, often used in drinks and desserts
Example
I added basil seeds to my lemonade for a refreshing drink.
我在柠檬水中加入了罗勒种子，制作了一种清爽的饮品。
C1 noun prəˈfaʊnd ɪˈnɪʃətɪv

profound initiative

深远的倡议
Meaning
A deep, meaningful, and significant action or program designed to create change.
Example
A profound initiative can create sustainable changes.
一个深刻的倡议可以创造可持续的变化。
C1 adjective, verb /ɪɡˈzɛmpt/

exempt

免除
Meaning
Free from an obligation or liability imposed on others.
Example
Students with high grades are exempt from the final exam.
成绩优异的学生可以免除期末考试。
A1 noun /nuːz/

news

新闻
Meaning
newly received or noteworthy information, especially about recent events
Example
The news about the storm spread quickly.
关于暴风雨的新闻迅速传播。
C2 adjective /ˈfluːtɪd/

fluted

有沟槽的
Meaning
having grooves or ridges, often for decoration
Example
The vase had a beautiful fluted design around the rim.
花瓶的边缘有一个美丽的有沟槽的设计。
C1 verb ˌsɝː.kəmˈvent

circumvent

巧妙地避免或绕过障碍或规则
Meaning
To cleverly avoid or find a way around obstacles or rules.
Example
He tried to circumvent the security system.
他试图绕过安全系统。
C1 noun /ˈklɛmənsi/

clemency

宽恕
Meaning
mercy, leniency, or forgiveness shown towards someone
Example
The judge showed clemency and reduced his sentence.
法官表现出宽恕，减少了他的判决。
C1 verb /dɪˈdjuːs/

deduce

推断
Meaning
to reach a conclusion by reasoning or inference
Example
From the evidence, the detective deduced that the suspect was lying.
从证据来看，侦探推断出嫌疑人是在撒谎。
C2 adjective /ɪmˈprɒvɪdənt/

improvident

缺乏远见
Meaning
Not having or showing foresight; spending wastefully or without thought for the future.
Example
His improvident habits left him with no savings.
他缺乏远见的习惯让他没有积蓄。
C1 noun pɔɪz

poise

自信与冷静
Meaning
Natural confidence and composure maintained under pressure.
Example
A good speaker maintains poise under pressure.
一个好的演讲者在压力下保持冷静。
C2 adjective /ˈtjuːtɪləri/

tutelary

守护神
Meaning
Relating to or serving as a guardian or protector, often used for deities or spirits.
Example
Athena was considered the tutelary goddess of Athens.
雅典娜被认为是雅典的守护女神。
C1 adjective /əˈɡrɛəriən/

agrarian

农业的
Meaning
Related to farming, agriculture, or rural land.
Example
The country’s economy is still largely agrarian.
这个国家的经济仍然主要是农业的。
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。
C1 noun /səbˈmɪtəl/

submittal

提交
Meaning
the act of submitting something, especially a document for consideration or approval
Example
The contractor sent the submittal to the client for approval.
承包商将提交给客户以供批准。
C1 verb /uːz/

ooze

渗透
Meaning
to slowly flow or leak out through small openings or pores
Example
Blood began to ooze from the small cut.
血液开始从小伤口渗透出来。
B2 noun /ˈkʌmbæk/

comeback

东山再起
Meaning
A return to a former status or success after a period of decline.
Example
The singer made a remarkable comeback after years of silence.
歌手在沉默多年后取得了显著的东山再起。
C1 noun /ˈmelənkəli/

Melancholy

忧郁; 深思熟虑的悲伤
Meaning
A feeling of pensive sadness; thoughtful or gentle sadness
Example
A deep melancholy settled over him after reading the old letters.
读完旧信后，他感到一阵深深的忧郁。
C1 noun ɪnˈdaʊmənt

endowment

捐赠, 赠款
Meaning
An income or form of property given or bequeathed to someone.
Example
The university received a large endowment for research.
大学收到了大量用于研究的捐赠。
C2 noun /ˈhɛksəˌpɒd/

hexapod

六足动物
Meaning
An insect or other organism with six legs.
Example
The scientist observed a hexapod crawling on the leaf.
科学家观察到一个六足动物在叶子上爬行。
C1 adjective /suːˈpɜːrlətɪv/

superlative

最高级
Meaning
Of the highest quality or degree; expressing the extreme form of an adjective or adverb.
Example
Her performance was superlative, earning her a standing ovation.
她的表现是最高级的，赢得了站立的掌声。
C1 verb /ˈɪnkjʊˌbeɪt/

incubate

孵化
Meaning
to keep eggs, cells, or organisms at the right conditions for development
Example
The hen will incubate the eggs until they hatch.
母鸡会孵化蛋直到它们孵化。
A2 noun /mæp/

map

地图
Meaning
a drawing that shows the features of an area of land or sea
Example
He studied the map before starting his journey.
他在开始旅程之前研究了地图。
C1 noun /oʊˈmɪʃ.ən/

Omission

省略; 排除
Meaning
the action of excluding or leaving out someone or something; a failure to include
Example
The omission of his name from the list was intentional.
从列表中省略他的名字是故意的。
B1 adjective /ˈsɛpəreɪtɪd/

separated

分开的
Meaning
divided or disconnected from something else; not together
Example
They have been living in separated houses since the divorce.
自离婚以来，他们一直住在分开的房子里。
C1 noun ˌtraɪ.bjuˈnæl əv ˈdʒʌs.tɪs

tribunal of justice

司法法院
Meaning
A court of justice or judicial body that settles disputes or tries offenses.
Example
The Tribunal of Justice started the hearings promptly.
司法法院立即开始了听证会。
B1 verb /ˈtrɪp.əl/

triple

Meaning
To increase or become three times as much.
Example
The company tripled its profits in just one year.
C2 adjective /ˈfuːlˌhɑːrdi/

foolhardy

轻率的
Meaning
Recklessly bold or rash; taking foolish risks.
Example
It was foolhardy of him to climb the mountain without proper gear.
他在没有适当装备的情况下攀登山峰，真是轻率的行为。
B1 noun /ˈdʒɜːrnəlɪst/

journalist

记者
Meaning
a person who writes news articles or reports for newspapers, magazines, or media
Example
The journalist covered the political event.
记者报道了政治事件。
C2 verb /ˌɡeɪnˈseɪ/

gainsay

反驳
Meaning
To deny, contradict, or speak against.
Example
No one could gainsay the evidence presented in court.
没有人能够反驳法庭上提出的证据。
C1 noun /traɪˈbjuːnəl/

tribunal

法庭
Meaning
a court of justice or body established to settle disputes
Example
The case was heard in an international tribunal.
案件在国际法庭审理。
B2 noun /ˈtæd.poʊl/

Tadpole

蝌蚪
Meaning
the larval stage of a frog or toad, having gills and a tail
Example
The pond was full of tadpoles swimming around.
池塘里到处是游动的蝌蚪。
B2 noun /ˈhæz.ərd/

Hazard

危害; 风险
Meaning
a danger or risk; something that poses a threat to safety
Example
Smoking is a serious health hazard that can lead to lung cancer and heart disease.
吸烟是一种严重的健康危害，可能导致肺癌和心脏病。
C2 verb /ʌnˈɑːrm/

unarm

解除武装
Meaning
to remove weapons from someone or to deprive of means of attack or defense
Example
The soldiers were ordered to unarm the prisoners.
士兵接到命令解除囚犯的武装。
C1 verb /ˌriː.kənˈviːn/

reconvene

重新召开
Meaning
to gather or assemble again, especially for a meeting
Example
The committee will reconvene after lunch.
委员会将在午餐后重新召开。
C2 adjective /ˌʌnɪkˈsɛpʃənəbl/

unexceptionable

无可指摘
Meaning
Not open to objection; acceptable and unobjectionable
Example
His behavior was unexceptionable throughout the event.
他的行为在整个事件中都是无可指摘的。
C2 verb /rɪˈtrɛntʃ/

retrench

减少开支，裁员
Meaning
to reduce costs, spending, or staff to save resources
Example
The company had to retrench employees due to financial difficulties.
公司由于财务困难不得不裁员。
A1 noun /ˈvɪdiəʊ/

video

视频
Meaning
a recording of moving visual images made digitally or on film
Example
She watched the video of her favorite concert online.
她在网上观看了她最喜欢的演唱会视频。
B1 noun /kənˈviː.ni.əns/

Convenience

便利
Meaning
the state of being able to proceed with something without difficulty; a thing that contributes to an easy way of life
Example
The convenience of online shopping has changed how people buy products.
在线购物的便利改变了人们购买产品的方式。
B1 adjective /dɪsˈɒnəst/

Dishonest

不诚实的; 欺骗的; 狡猾的
Meaning
not honest; fraudulent; deceitful
Example
The dishonest salesman tried to sell them a broken car.
那个不诚实的销售员试图卖给他们一辆坏车。
A2 adjective /ˈfæstɪst/

fastest

最快的
Meaning
moving or capable of moving at the highest speed
Example
Usain Bolt is the fastest runner in the world.
尤塞恩·博尔特是世界上跑得最快的运动员。
B2 noun /ˈwʊlən dres/

Woolen dress

羊毛裙子
Meaning
a dress made from wool fabric, typically worn in cold weather
Example
She wore a warm woolen dress during the winter months.
她在冬季穿了一件温暖的羊毛裙子。
B1 adjective /dɪˈtɜːrmɪnd/

determined

决心的
Meaning
Having firmly decided to do something and not letting anything stop you.
Example
She was determined to finish her studies despite many obstacles.
尽管有许多障碍，她还是决心完成她的学业。
C1 adjective /ˈhæb.ɪ.tə.bəl/

Habitable

宜居
Meaning
suitable or good enough to live in
Example
The planet Mars may become habitable in the future.
火星在未来可能变得宜居。
B1 adjective /ˈjuːnɪfɔːrm/

Uniform

制服
Meaning
consistent; identical; standardized
Example
All students must wear a uniform to school.
所有学生必须穿制服上学。
C1 adjective ɪnɪɡˈzɔːstɪbəl

inexhaustible

取之不尽
Meaning
Unable to be used up or worn out; limitless.
Example
His inexhaustible energy allowed him to work tirelessly on his projects.
他那取之不尽的精力使他能够在项目上不知疲倦地工作。
C1 noun ˌtrɪbjʊˈleɪʃən

tribulation

苦难
Meaning
A difficult time or suffering experience
Example
He endured many tribulations in his early years.
他在早年经历了许多苦难。
B2 verb /riːˈɔːrɡənaɪz/

reorganize

重新组织
Meaning
to arrange something again in a different way for greater efficiency or order
Example
The manager decided to reorganize the team structure.
经理决定重新组织团队结构。
C2 adjective /dɪsˈpɛptɪk/

dyspeptic

消化不良的, 易怒的
Meaning
Relating to indigestion or having a gloomy or irritable disposition.
Example
After the heavy meal, he felt dyspeptic and uncomfortable.
在丰盛的餐后，他感到消化不良并且不舒服。
C2 noun /ˈpɜːrsɪflɑːʒ/

persiflage

轻微的讽刺
Meaning
light and slightly contemptuous mockery or banter
Example
Their conversation was full of persiflage and jokes.
他们的对话充满了轻微的讽刺和笑话。
B2 noun ˈsʌbstɪˌtut

substitute

替代品
Meaning
A person or thing acting or serving in place of another.
Example
Money cannot be a substitute for genuine happiness.
钱不能成为真正幸福的替代品。
C2 noun /ˈtrɪbjuːn/

tribune

Meaning
a person or platform representing the people; historically, a Roman official elected to protect citizens' rights
Example
He was seen as a tribune of the common people.
A1 noun /mɪlk/

Milk

牛奶
Meaning
a white liquid produced by cows, goats, or other mammals, used as food
Example
Children need to drink milk for strong bones.
孩子们需要喝牛奶来增强骨骼的强度。
C2 verb /kəˈriːn/

careen

失控地移动
Meaning
To move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way, especially in a specific direction.
Example
The car careened down the slippery road.
汽车在滑溜的道路上失控地冲了下去。
C2 verb /ˈvɛdʒɪteɪt/

vegetate

发呆
Meaning
to live in a dull, inactive, or unchallenging way, often with little physical or mental effort
Example
He spent his vacation vegetating on the couch in front of the TV.
他把假期都用来在沙发上看电视，什么都不做。
A1 noun /ˈprɒb.ləm/

Problem

问题
Meaning
a situation that causes difficulties and needs to be dealt with or solved
Example
We need to solve this problem quickly.
我们需要尽快解决这个问题。
C2 noun /ˈdʒʌɡjələr/

jugular

颈静脉
Meaning
A large vein in the neck that carries blood from the head back to the heart.
Example
The doctor checked the patient's jugular vein for signs of pressure.
医生检查了病人的颈静脉，看是否有压力迹象。
C2 noun /ˈɒn.rʌʃ/

onrush

突如其来的冲击
Meaning
A sudden powerful forward or downward rush or flow.
Example
The onrush of water swept away the bridge.
水流的突如其来冲击冲走了桥梁。
C1 noun /ˌzɛnəˈfoʊbiə/

xenophobia

排外恐惧症
Meaning
fear or hatred of foreigners, people from different cultures, or strangers
Example
Xenophobia can lead to discrimination and social division.
排外恐惧症可能导致歧视和社会分裂。
C1 noun /ˌsæbəˈtɜːr/

saboteur

破坏者
Meaning
A person who engages in sabotage.
Example
The saboteur was arrested before he could plant the bomb.
破坏者在放置炸弹之前被逮捕了。
B1 adjective /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/

Engaged

忙碌的; 参与的; 订婚的
Meaning
busy; occupied; involved in activity; betrothed
Example
He is engaged in important research work.
他正在进行重要的研究工作。
A2 noun /ˈpɑːrkɪŋ/

parking

停车场
Meaning
the action or practice of leaving a vehicle in a particular place for a period of time
Example
There was no available parking near the restaurant.
餐厅附近没有空停车位。
B2 noun /traɪb/

tribe

部落
Meaning
a social group consisting of people with common customs, language, and culture
Example
The tribe lived in harmony with nature.
部落与大自然和谐共处。
B2 adjective /veɪɡ/

Vague

模糊; 不确定
Meaning
unclear or uncertain in meaning; not clearly expressed
Example
His explanation was too vague for me to understand.
他的解释太模糊，我无法理解。
B1 noun /ˈnɑn.sens/

Nonsense

胡说
Meaning
words or language that have no meaning; foolish or unacceptable behavior
Example
Stop talking nonsense and be serious!
停止胡说八道，认真点！
C1 adjective /ˈbed.rɪd.ən/

Bedridden

卧床不起
Meaning
confined to bed; unable to leave one's bed due to illness or infirmity
Example
The elderly man has been bedridden for several months.
这位年长的男士已经卧床不起好几个月了。
C1 noun /ˈɪrɪtənt/

irritant

刺激物
Meaning
something that causes irritation or discomfort
Example
Dust is a common irritant for people with allergies.
灰尘是过敏者常见的刺激物。
C2 noun ˈsɒmnələns

somnolence

嗜睡
Meaning
A state of drowsiness or sleepiness; inclination to sleep.
Example
The somnolence after a heavy meal made it hard to concentrate.
一顿重餐后的嗜睡让人难以集中注意力。
B1 noun /rɪˈvɪʒ.ən/

Revision

修订; 修订版
Meaning
the action of revising; a revised edition or form of something; review of subject matter
Example
The students spent hours doing revision for their final exams.
学生们花了几个小时做最后考试的复习。
C1 verb /slaʊtʃ/

slouch

懒散地坐
Meaning
To stand, sit, or move in a lazy or awkward way.
Example
He slouched in the chair, looking tired.
他在椅子上懒散地坐着，看起来很累。
A1 adjective /ˈɔːr.ɪndʒ/

Orange

橙色
Meaning
having a color between red and yellow like that of a ripe orange fruit
Example
The orange sunset painted the sky magnificently.
橙色的日落把天空画得非常壮丽。
C1 adjective /ˈbɑːmi/

balmy

温和而愉快的温暖；舒缓。
Meaning
Mild and pleasantly warm; soothing.
Example
We enjoyed a walk on a balmy summer evening.
我们在一个温和的夏日晚间散步。
C1 noun /rɪˈflɛktər/

reflector

反射器
Meaning
A surface or device that reflects light, heat, or sound, often used to direct beams or improve visibility.
Example
The cyclist attached a red reflector to the back of his bike for safety.
骑自行车的人将一个红色反射器固定在他自行车的后面以确保安全。
C1 adjective /pəˈfʌŋk.tər.i/

perfunctory

敷衍
Meaning
done without much effort, interest, or thought
Example
He gave a perfunctory nod and walked away.
他草率地点了点头然后走开了。
B2 noun /əˈkaʊntɪŋ/

accounting

会计
Meaning
the process of recording, summarizing, and reporting financial transactions
Example
She works in the accounting department of a large firm.
她在一家大公司的会计部门工作。
C1 adjective /ɪkˈstætɪk/

ecstatic

欣喜若狂
Meaning
Feeling or expressing overwhelming happiness or excitement.
Example
The fans were ecstatic after their team won the championship.
球迷在他们的球队赢得冠军后欣喜若狂。
B2 noun /trænˈzækʃən/

transaction

交易
Meaning
an instance of buying or selling something; a business deal or exchange
Example
Every online transaction is recorded for security purposes.
每一笔在线交易都会为了安全目的而被记录。
C1 verb /ɪnˈtɒksɪkeɪt/

intoxicate

幸福
Meaning
to make someone lose control of their faculties or behavior due to alcohol or drugs
Example
The strong drink quickly intoxicated him.
当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
B2 adjective /ˌhaɪ ˈtɛk/

high-tech

高科技
Meaning
using or involving advanced technology.
Example
The company produces high-tech medical devices.
该公司生产高科技医疗设备。
C2 noun /mæŋˈɡoʊ.li.ə/

Mangolia

木兰花
Meaning
a type of flowering tree with large, fragrant pink or white flowers
Example
The beautiful magnolia tree bloomed in spring with pink flowers.
美丽的木兰花树在春天开花，盛开着粉色的花朵。
C1 adjective /prɪˈkoʊʃəs/

precocious

早熟
Meaning
Showing advanced development or maturity at an unusually early age.
Example
The precocious child was reading novels at the age of five.
那个早熟的孩子五岁时就能阅读小说。
B2 adjective /ˈhʌm.bəl/

Humble

谦虚的
Meaning
modest; not proud; unassuming;
Example
Despite his success, he remained humble and kind.
尽管他取得了成功，他仍然保持谦虚和善良。
B1 adverb /ˈfɜːrstli/

firstly

首先
Meaning
used to introduce the first point or reason in a discussion or argument
Example
Firstly, we need to address the budget issue before proceeding.
首先，我们需要在继续之前解决预算问题。
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, 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。
B2 verb /kriːp/

creep

爬行
Meaning
to move slowly and quietly; to make someone feel uncomfortable
Example
She crept quietly up the stairs to avoid waking anyone.
她悄悄地走上楼梯，以免吵醒任何人。
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 /fɪərs/

Fierce

猛烈的; 好斗的; 展示强烈情感或决心的
Meaning
violent; aggressive; showing strong feeling or determination
Example
The fierce storm destroyed many houses in the village.
猛烈的风暴摧毁了村里许多房屋。
B1 noun /ˈdɛdˌlaɪnz/

deadlines

最后期限
Meaning
The latest time or date by which something should be completed.
Example
Setting deadlines helps finish tasks.
设定最后期限有助于完成任务。
B2 adjective /ˈbraʊn.ɪʃ/

Brownish

棕色的
Meaning
having a color somewhat like brown; tending toward brown
Example
The old paper had a brownish tint from age.
那张旧纸因岁月的缘故带有棕色的色调。
A2 noun /ʃɛlf/

shelf

架子
Meaning
a flat surface used for storing or displaying things, typically fixed to a wall or inside a cabinet
Example
I placed the books on the shelf next to the window.
我把书放在靠窗的架子上。
C1 verb /skɒf/

scoff

嘲笑
Meaning
to speak about something in a mocking or dismissive way
Example
He scoffed at the idea of moving abroad.
他嘲笑搬到国外的想法。
C1 verb /ˈhjuːmənaɪz/

humanize

人性化
Meaning
To make something more humane, kind, or relatable.
Example
The teacher tried to humanize the lesson with personal stories.
老师试图通过个人故事让课程更加人性化。
C2 adjective /ˈblɪŋkəd/

blinkered

目光狭窄
Meaning
Having a limited or narrow outlook; unable or unwilling to consider other perspectives.
Example
His blinkered attitude stopped him from seeing the bigger picture.
他那种目光狭窄的态度使他无法看到更大的画面。
B2 adjective /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk/

systematic

系统的
Meaning
Done or acting according to a fixed plan or system; methodical.
Example
The company took a systematic approach to solving the issue.
公司采取了系统的方法来解决问题。
C1 adjective /ˈluː.mɪ.nəs/

Luminous

光亮的; 发光的; 明亮的
Meaning
bright; shining; emitting light; radiant
Example
The luminous stars filled the dark night sky.
明亮的星星照亮了黑暗的夜空。
C1 verb /məˈnuː.vər/

manoeuver

Meaning
To move skillfully or carefully; to guide or manipulate into a desired position.
Example
The driver skillfully manoeuvered the car through the narrow street.
B2 noun /ˈɡreɪv.jɑːrd/

Graveyard

墓地
Meaning
an area of land set aside for burial of the dead; a cemetery
Example
The old graveyard near the church dates back to the 18th century.
靠近教堂的老墓地可以追溯到18世纪。
C2 noun /prɒɡˌnɒstɪˈkeɪʃən/

prognostication

预言
Meaning
The act of foretelling or predicting future events.
Example
The astrologer's prognostication fascinated the audience.
占星师的预言吸引了观众。
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。
A2 noun /ˈsen.tʃər.i/

Century

世纪; 百年
Meaning
a period of one hundred years; a score of one hundred in cricket
Example
The ancient castle has stood for more than five centuries.
这座古老的城堡已经屹立了五个世纪。
C2 noun /ˈlɪŋ.ɡoʊ/

lingo

专业术语
Meaning
Specialized or informal language used by a particular group that is often difficult for outsiders to understand.
Example
The manual was written in technical lingo that confused the new employees.
手册是用技术术语写的，让新员工感到困惑。
C2 noun /dʒenˈtɪl.ə.ti/

Gentility

绅士风度; 精致
Meaning
social superiority as demonstrated by polite and refined manners; the quality of being well-mannered and refined
Example
Her natural gentility and grace made her popular among high society circles.
她的自然绅士风度和优雅使她在上层社会圈子中非常受欢迎。
C2 noun /ˈhʌmbʌɡ/

humbug

骗局, 胡说
Meaning
Deceptive or false talk or behavior; nonsense.
Example
He dismissed the idea as humbug.
他将这个想法视为胡说八道。
C1 noun /ˈpɔːsɪti/

paucity

稀缺 / 缺乏
Meaning
the presence of something in only small or insufficient quantities
Example
The project was delayed due to a paucity of funds.
由于资金短缺，项目被推迟了。
B1 noun /eɪdz/

aids

艾滋病
Meaning
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, a disease of the immune system caused by HIV
Example
AIDS is a major global health concern.
艾滋病是一个重大全球健康问题。
B1 verb /ˈveri/

vary

变化
Meaning
to change or differ; to make different
Example
The weather conditions vary throughout the day.
天气条件整天都在变化。
B2 noun /ˌrezəˈveɪʃən/

Reservation

预订
Meaning
the action of reserving something; an arrangement whereby something is reserved for a particular person; a qualification to an expression of agreement or approval
Example
I made a reservation at the restaurant for tonight.
我为今晚在餐厅做了一个预定。
C2 noun /blæk biː/

Black-bee

黑蜜蜂
Meaning
a large dark-colored bee that makes a loud buzzing sound
Example
The black-bee was buzzing around the flowers in the garden.
黑蜜蜂在花园里的花丛中嗡嗡作响。
A1 noun, verb /laɪn/

line

线
Meaning
A long narrow mark or band; a row of people or things; to cover the inside surface of something.
Example
People waited in a long line outside the theater.
人们在剧院外排着长队等候。
B2 adjective /ˈmænɪdʒəbəl/

Manageable

可管理的；可控制的
Meaning
able to be controlled or dealt with; feasible
Example
The workload is manageable if we plan properly.
工作负载是可管理的，如果我们正确规划。
B1 adjective /ʌnˈfrɛndli/

unfriendly

不友好的
Meaning
not kind or welcoming; hostile or cold in behavior or attitude
Example
The shop owner seemed unfriendly to new customers.
店主对新顾客显得不友好。