B2 verb /səbˈmɪt/

submit

提交

Meaning

to present for consideration; to surrender; to yield

Example

Please submit your assignment by Friday.

请在周五之前提交您的作业。

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。

B1 verb /ˈreskjuː/

rescue

救援

Meaning

to save someone or something from danger or harm

Example

The firefighters rescued the cat from the tree.

消防员从树上救出了猫。

C1 noun /ˈɪn.tə.lekt/

intellect

智力

Meaning

The ability to think, reason, and understand objectively.

Example

Her intellect is admired by all her colleagues.

她的智力受到所有同事的赞赏。

A2 noun /ˈketʃ.ʌp/

Ketch-up

番茄酱

Meaning

a thick sauce made chiefly from tomatoes, vinegar, and spices

Example

She squeezed some ketchup on her french fries before eating them.

她在吃薯条前挤了一些番茄酱。

C2 verb /ˈæntɪdeɪtɪd/

antedated

提前日期

Meaning

assigned to an earlier date than the actual one; happened earlier

Example

The letter was antedated to appear more official.

信件被提前日期化，以使其看起来更官方。

B2 noun /ˈboʊld.nəs/

Boldness

大胆; 勇气

Meaning

willingness to take risks; confidence and courage in behavior

Example

Her boldness in confronting the problem impressed everyone.

她在面对问题时的大胆让所有人都印象深刻。

C2 adjective /ˈdɪfɪdənt/

diffident

Meaning

Shy or lacking confidence in one's own abilities.

Example

He was too diffident to ask a question in class.

C2 verb /ɪmˈbɪtər/

embitter

使愤怒

Meaning

To make someone resentful or angry; to cause bitterness.

Example

The unfair treatment embittered the employees.

不公平的待遇使员工感到愤怒。

C1 verb /ˈrɛzəneɪt/

resonate

共鸣

Meaning

To produce or be filled with a deep, full, and reverberating sound; to evoke a feeling or memory.

Example

Her words resonated with the audience.

她的话在听众中产生了共鸣。

A1 adverb /ɔːlˈredi/

Already

已经; 预先; 之前

Meaning

before now; by this time; previously

Example

I have already finished my homework for today.

我今天的作业已经完成了。

C1 noun əˈniː.mi.ə

anemia

贫血

Meaning

A condition in which there is a deficiency of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood.

Example

Genetic therapy addresses anemia effectively.

基因疗法有效地治疗贫血。

C2 noun /ˈdɪktəm/

dictum

格言

Meaning

A formal pronouncement, authoritative statement, or maxim.

Example

The judge’s dictum clarified the principle of equality before the law.

法官的格言澄清了法律面前人人平等的原则。

C1 noun /ˈlæd.i/

laddie

小男孩

Meaning

A young boy or lad.

Example

The old man gave the young laddie a kind smile.

老人给年轻的小男孩一个友好的微笑。

C1 adjective /ˈɡrʌdʒɪŋ/

grudging

不情愿的

Meaning

Reluctant or unwilling; given or allowed only with hesitation.

Example

She gave him a grudging smile after the argument.

在争论后，她给了他一个不情愿的微笑。

C1 noun /ˌdɪspɛnˈseɪʃən/

dispensation

Meaning

An exemption from a rule or usual requirement; a system of order, government, or control.

Example

The school granted him a special dispensation to skip the exam due to illness.

C1 adjective /kənˈɡrɛʃənl/

congressional

国会的

Meaning

relating to a congress, especially the US Congress

Example

The bill received strong congressional support.

该法案获得了强烈的国会支持。

C1 adjective /ˈʃɪp.ʃeɪp/

Shipshape

井井有条的; 组织良好的; 状况良好的

Meaning

neat and tidy; in good order; well-organized

Example

Everything was shipshape before the inspection.

在检查之前，一切都很完美。

A1 adjective /seɪm/

same

相同

Meaning

identical; not different or changed

Example

We wore the same dress at the party.

我们在派对上穿了相同的衣服。

B1 noun /ˈpʌblɪʃɪŋ/

publishing

Meaning

the business or activity of preparing and issuing books, journals, or other material for sale

Example

He works in the publishing industry as an editor.

C1 noun /ˌdɪstɪˈleɪʃən/

distillation

蒸馏

Meaning

The process of purifying a liquid by heating and cooling; the extraction of the essential meaning.

Example

Distillation is commonly used to produce alcoholic beverages.

蒸馏通常用于生产酒精饮料。

A1 noun ˈpɛrənts

Parents

父母

Meaning

One's father and mother.

Example

The family tree starts with the child's parents.

家谱从孩子的父母开始。

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。

B2 noun /ˈmɛntɔːr/

mentor

导师

Meaning

an experienced person who advises and guides someone less experienced

Example

She acted as a mentor for the new employees.

她担任新员工的导师。

B2 verb /klɪŋ/

cling

幸福

Meaning

to hold on tightly to someone or something

Example

The child clung to his mother in fear.

她在收到奖项时，无法掩饰自己的幸福。

B1 adverb /ˈtʃɪəfəli/

cheerfully

愉快地

Meaning

in a happy and positive manner; with visible good spirits

Example

She greeted everyone cheerfully despite the long day.

尽管一天很长，她还是愉快地向大家打招呼。

C2 adjective /ˈhaɪdrəs/

hydrous

含水

Meaning

Containing water, especially water of crystallization.

Example

The mineral is hydrous because it contains water molecules in its structure.

这种矿物是含水的，因为它的结构中包含水分子。

B2 noun /dɪˈsper/

Despair

绝望

Meaning

the complete loss or absence of hope; a state of feeling hopeless

Example

After losing his job, he fell into despair and couldn't see any way forward.

失去工作后，他陷入了绝望，无法看到前进的任何路。

C2 noun /ɪnˈhɪərəns/

inherence

内在性

Meaning

The state of being an essential or permanent part of something.

Example

The inherence of risk is part of every business venture.

风险的内在性是每个商业冒险的一部分。

C1 verb /bæsk/

bask

晒太阳

Meaning

to lie in warmth and light; to enjoy something pleasurable

Example

The cat basks in the sunny window.

猫在阳光明媚的窗台上晒太阳。

B1 noun /ˌmɪl.jəˈneər/

Millionaire

百万富翁

Meaning

A person whose wealth equals or exceeds one million units of currency

Example

He became a millionaire through smart investments and hard work.

他通过聪明的投资和努力工作成为了百万富翁。

C2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈbjuːz/

disabuse

使觉醒

Meaning

To free someone from a false belief or misconception.

Example

The teacher tried to disabuse the students of their misunderstanding.

老师试图让学生摆脱他们的误解。

B1 noun /praɪˈɔːr.ə.ti/

Priority

优先级

Meaning

something that is more important than other things and needs attention first

Example

Health should be our top priority.

健康应该是我们最优先考虑的事项。

B2 noun /heɪl/

Hail

冰雹

Meaning

pellets of frozen rain that fall in showers from cumulonimbus clouds; a greeting or acclaim

Example

The sudden hailstorm damaged many cars in the parking lot with large ice pellets.

突如其来的冰雹风暴用大冰粒损坏了停车场里的许多汽车。

C2 noun /ˌdɪsəˈvaʊəl/

disavowal

否认

Meaning

the denial of any responsibility, connection, or support

Example

The politician issued a firm disavowal of the controversial remarks.

该政治家对有争议的言论发表了强烈的否认。

C1 noun /ˈhjuːbrɪs/

hubris

傲慢

Meaning

excessive pride or self-confidence

Example

His hubris led to his downfall.

他的傲慢导致了他的垮台。

A2 verb; adjective /broʊk/

broke

打破了；没钱

Meaning

past tense of break; having no money or being financially poor

Example

I broke my phone last night and now I’m completely broke.

我昨晚把手机弄坏了，现在一点钱也没有。

B2 adjective /ˈhɑːrti/

Hearty

热情友好; 丰富而滋养

Meaning

enthusiastic and friendly; substantial and nourishing

Example

He gave us a hearty welcome when we arrived at his home.

当我们到达他家时，他给了我们热情的欢迎。

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。

B2 noun /ˈprɛdətər/

predator

掠食者

Meaning

An animal that hunts and kills other animals for food.

Example

Lions are powerful predators in the savannah.

狮子是草原上强大的掠食者。

C1 adjective /məˈdʒen.tə/

Magenta

品红色

Meaning

a bright purplish-red color

Example

She wore a beautiful magenta dress to the party.

她穿了一件漂亮的品红色裙子去派对。

A2 adjective /ˈsəʊʃəl/

social

社交

Meaning

relating to society or its organization

Example

She has a very social personality and enjoys meeting new people.

她有一个非常社交的个性，喜欢与新朋友见面。

C2 noun /ˈmɒnəɡræm/

monogram

字母图案

Meaning

A design consisting of two or more letters, typically a person's initials, combined or interwoven.

Example

The towel was embroidered with her monogram.

毛巾上刺绣着她的字母图案。

C1 adjective /ɔːˌθɒr.ɪˈteə.ri.ən/

authoritarian

专制

Meaning

Demanding absolute obedience to authority; excessively controlling or strict in governance.

Example

Authoritarian parenting often limits a child's independence.

专制的育儿方式常常限制孩子的独立性。

A1 noun /ˈjɛstərdeɪ/

yesterday

昨天

Meaning

the day before today

Example

Yesterday, we went to the park.

昨天我们去了公园。

C1 noun, adjective /ˈɡʊrmeɪ/

gourmet

美食家

Meaning

A person who appreciates fine food and drink; also refers to high-quality food.

Example

They went to a gourmet restaurant to celebrate their anniversary.

他们去了一家美食家餐厅庆祝他们的周年纪念。

C2 verb /ruː/

rue

后悔

Meaning

To feel regret or sorrow about something.

Example

She will rue the day she trusted him.

她将会后悔她信任他那一天。

B1 verb /əˈsɛs/

assess

评估

Meaning

to evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of something

Example

The teacher assessed the students' progress.

老师评估了学生的进展。

A1 noun /ˈdænsɪŋ/

dancing

Meaning

the activity of moving the body rhythmically to music

Example

They spent the evening dancing at the party.

C2 noun /ˌfɪziˈɑːɡrəfi/

physiography

地貌学

Meaning

the study of the physical features of the earth's surface

Example

He specialized in physiography to understand the landscape of the region.

他专攻地貌学，以了解该地区的景观。

C2 noun /ˈæntɪk/

antic

滑稽

Meaning

a playful, funny, or silly act or gesture

Example

The children laughed at the clown’s antics.

孩子们笑着看小丑的滑稽动作。

C1 adjective /praɪˈmɔːrdiəl/

primordial

原始的

Meaning

Existing at or from the beginning of time; fundamental and original.

Example

Scientists study the primordial soup from which life emerged.

科学家研究了原始汤，生命由此诞生。

C1 adjective ˈzɛləs

zealous

热心的

Meaning

Having or showing great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective; fervent.

Example

The zealous volunteers worked tirelessly for the cause.

热心的志愿者们为事业不知疲倦地工作。

C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈsjuːmɪŋ/

unassuming

谦虚

Meaning

Not pretentious or arrogant; modest.

Example

Despite his success, he remained unassuming and humble.

尽管他取得了成功，他仍然谦虚和谦逊。

C2 noun /ɪnˈkɒnstənsi/

inconstancy

不稳定性

Meaning

The quality of changing frequently or being unreliable.

Example

The inconstancy of the weather makes planning difficult.

天气的不稳定性使得规划变得困难。

B2 noun /ˈwɪzərd/

Wizard

巫师

Meaning

a man who is supposed to have magical powers; a person who is very skilled in a particular area

Example

The wizard performed amazing magic tricks.

那位巫师展示了惊人的魔术。

C1 verb /daɪˈvɛst/

divest

Meaning

to strip away possessions, rights, or assets; to rid oneself of

Example

The company decided to divest its unprofitable division.

B1 adjective /ʌnˈjuzd/

Unused

未使用的; 没有被使用

Meaning

not being used; not having been used before

Example

There are many unused rooms in this old mansion.

这个古老的豪宅里有许多未使用的房间。

A2 noun /ˈherˌdrɛsər/

hairdresser

理发师

Meaning

a person whose job is to cut, style, and treat hair

Example

The hairdresser gave me a stylish haircut before the wedding.

理发师在婚礼前给我做了一个时尚的发型。

B2 verb /dɪˈfaɪ/

defy

反抗

Meaning

to openly resist or refuse to obey someone or something; to challenge or dare someone to do something

Example

The protesters continued to defy the government's ban on public gatherings.

抗议者继续挑战政府对公共集会的禁令。

B2 adjective /ˈɔː.rəl/

Oral

口头的；与嘴巴相关的

Meaning

spoken rather than written; relating to the mouth

Example

The oral examination will test your speaking skills.

口头考试将测试你的口语技能。

B1 noun /ˈdʒaɪ.ənt/

Giant

巨人；神话中的或想象中的人形生物，但超人类的尺寸

Meaning

an imaginary or mythical being of human form but superhuman size; something of great size or force

Example

The technology giant announced record profits for the third consecutive quarter.

科技巨头宣布连续第三个季度创下创纪录的利润。

C2 verb /priːˈfɪɡjər/

prefigure

预示

Meaning

to represent, show, or foreshadow something in advance

Example

The economic reforms prefigure major social changes.

经济改革预示着重大社会变革。

B2 noun /dɪsˈɔːrdər/

disorder

紊乱

Meaning

A state of confusion or lack of order; also a medical or mental condition.

Example

The protest ended in disorder when the crowd became violent.

抗议活动在群众变得暴力后陷入了混乱。

C1 adjective /ˈɡreɪsləs/

graceless

不雅

Meaning

Lacking elegance, charm, or social refinement.

Example

His graceless behavior embarrassed everyone at the party.

他的不雅行为让派对上的每个人都感到尴尬。

C2 adjective /ˌmɔːrɡəˈnætɪk/

morganatic

摩根婚姻

Meaning

relating to a marriage in which one partner, usually of lower social rank, does not share the titles or privileges of the other

Example

The prince entered into a morganatic marriage with a commoner.

王子与一名平民结婚，成为摩根婚姻。

B2 noun /ˈrɛlɪvəns/

relevance

blemish

瑕疵

Meaning

A small mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something.

Example

The mirror had a small blemish on the surface.

镜子表面有一个小瑕疵。

A2 adjective, adverb /ˈfʊl taɪm/

full-time

全职

Meaning

working or studying for the whole standard period of time

Example

She works full-time as a teacher.

她作为老师全职工作。

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。

C1 adjective /ɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/

imposing

壮观的

Meaning

having an appearance that is grand, impressive, or commanding

Example

The castle is an imposing structure overlooking the valley.

这座城堡是一座壮观的建筑，俯瞰着山谷。

A1 noun /ˈwɪmən/

woman

女人

Meaning

an adult human female

Example

The woman at the counter helped me.

柜台上的女人帮了我。

B2 noun /ˌɪmpərˈfɛkʃən/

imperfection

不完美

Meaning

a flaw, defect, or weakness; the state of being imperfect

Example

She accepted her imperfection as part of being human.

她接受了自己的不完美，作为人性的一部分。

C1 verb /skʌlpt/

sculpt

幸福

Meaning

to create or shape something by carving or molding

Example

The artist sculpted a beautiful statue from marble.

她在获得奖项时无法掩饰自己的幸福。

C2 verb /ɪnˈdɛmnɪfaɪ/

indemnify

Meaning

to compensate someone for harm or loss; to secure against future damage or cost

Example

The insurance company agreed to indemnify the client for the damages.

B2 verb /ˌriː.kənˈsɪd.ər/

reconsider

重新考虑

Meaning

to think about something again, especially to change a decision or opinion

Example

She decided to reconsider her decision about moving abroad.

她决定重新考虑她关于移居国外的决定。

C2 noun dʒʊˈdɪʃəsnɪs

judiciousness

明智，审慎

Meaning

Having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense.

Example

Her judiciousness in making decisions was appreciated.

她在做决定时的明智被赞赏。

B2 verb /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/

succeeding

随后的 / 后续的

Meaning

coming after or following in order; continuing to succeed

Example

In the succeeding years, the company expanded rapidly.

在随后的几年里，公司迅速扩展。

B1 adverb /ˈæftərwərd/

afterward

之后

Meaning

at a later time; subsequently

Example

We went to dinner and watched a movie afterward.

我们去吃了晚餐，然后看了一部电影。

C2 verb /lɔːd/

laud

Meaning

To praise someone or something highly, especially in public.

Example

The critic lauded the actor's performance as a masterpiece.

C1 verb /daɪˈluːt/

dilute

稀释

Meaning

To make a liquid thinner or weaker by adding water or another solvent.

Example

You should dilute the juice with water before serving it to children.

你应该在给孩子们提供之前把果汁稀释一下。

B1 adjective rɪˈlaɪ.ə.bəl

reliable

可靠的

Meaning

Consistently good in quality or performance; able to be trusted.

Example

Reliable systems ensure efficiency.

可靠的系统确保效率。

C2 noun /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃə/

differentia

区分特征

Meaning

A distinguishing characteristic that sets one thing apart from another.

Example

The differentia of humans is their ability to reason abstractly.

人类的区分特征是他们的抽象思维能力。

B2 noun /ˈteɪkˌɔːf/

takeoff

起飞

Meaning

The moment an aircraft leaves the ground and begins to fly; also a sudden rise or start in activity or success.

Example

The plane's takeoff was delayed due to bad weather.

由于恶劣天气，飞机的起飞被延迟了。

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。

B2 adjective /ˈnoʊ.bəl/

Noble

高尚的；贵族的

Meaning

having high moral qualities; honorable; generous; of aristocratic birth

Example

His noble actions helped many people in need.

他的高尚行为帮助了许多需要帮助的人。

B2 verb, noun, adjective /ˈɔːltərnət/ (adj, noun), /ˈɔːltərˌneɪt/ (verb)

alternate

交替，替代

Meaning

to occur in turn repeatedly; to take turns; also, a substitute or replacement

Example

The students alternate between online and offline classes.

学生们在在线和离线课程之间轮流上课。

B2 adjective /ɪkˈskluːdɪd/

Excluded

被排除; 被孤立

Meaning

not included; left out; barred from participation

Example

He felt excluded from the group activities and conversations.

他感到被排除在小组活动和对话之外。

C2 verb /ˌdɪspəˈzɛs/

dispossess

剥夺

Meaning

to deprive someone of land, property, or other possessions

Example

The new law threatened to dispossess many farmers of their land.

新法律威胁着剥夺许多农民的土地。

C1 noun /ˈsɛdətɪv/

sedative

镇静剂

Meaning

A substance that calms the nerves or induces sleep.

Example

The doctor prescribed a sedative to help the patient sleep.

医生开了镇静剂来帮助病人入睡。

C1 adjective /ˈplɒd.ɪŋ/

plodding

缓慢且乏味

Meaning

slow-moving and unexciting; showing steady effort

Example

The movie was entertaining but a bit plodding in the middle.

这部电影很有趣，但中间有点缓慢且乏味。

B1 noun /tʃɑːrt/

chart

图表

Meaning

a sheet of information in the form of a table, graph, or diagram

Example

The teacher used a chart to explain the statistics.

老师用图表来解释统计数据。

C2 noun /ˈdʒʊntə/

junta

军事政府

Meaning

A military or political group that rules a country after taking power by force.

Example

The junta seized power after the coup.

政变后，军事政府掌握了权力。

A2 adverb /ˈseɪf.li/

Safely

安全

Meaning

in a safe manner; without danger or risk

Example

Drive safely on the icy road.

在结冰的道路上安全行驶。

C2 noun /kənˌɡlɒməˈreɪʃən/

conglomeration

聚集

Meaning

A collection or mixture of different things grouped together.

Example

The market is a conglomeration of small shops and food stalls.

市场是一个小商店和食品摊位的聚集。

C1 noun /ˈmoʊɡəl/

mogul

巨头

Meaning

A powerful or influential person, especially in business or media.

Example

He became a tech mogul by founding a billion-dollar company.

他通过创办一家价值十亿美元的公司成为了一个科技巨头。

C1 noun /ˈmiːnnəs/

Meanness

恶意; 吝啬

Meaning

The quality of being unkind, spiteful, or unfair; stinginess

Example

His meanness towards the poor children shocked everyone in the neighborhood.

他对贫困孩子的恶意让邻里的人都感到震惊。

C2 noun /ˈbrɛviˌɛri/

breviary

祷告书

Meaning

A book containing the service for each day, used in Christian liturgy.

Example

The monk read from the breviary during morning prayers.

僧侣在早晨祷告时从祷告书中朗读。

C1 noun /ˈdʒʌŋk.tʃər/

Juncture

关键时刻

Meaning

a particular point in events or time; a critical moment when important decisions must be made

Example

At this juncture, we need to make a crucial decision about our future.

在这个关键时刻，我们需要做出关于未来的重要决策。

B1 noun dɪˈfens

defense

防御

Meaning

The action of defending from or resisting attack; protection from harm or danger.

Example

Defense was one of the central subjects.

防御是其中一个核心主题。

C2 noun /kəˈdɛnzə/

cadenza

精心准备的独奏段落

Meaning

An elaborate solo passage in a piece of music, usually near the end.

Example

The pianist performed a brilliant cadenza before the final movement.

钢琴家在最后一个乐章之前演奏了一段精彩的卡登扎。

C1 verb /ɪnˈfleɪt/

inflate

充气；抬高

Meaning

to fill with air or gas so it expands; to increase excessively or artificially

Example

The mechanic inflated the tire to the correct pressure.

技工把轮胎充到了正确的气压。

B1 verb /kənˈsuːm/

consume

吃，喝，消费

Meaning

to eat or drink; to use up; to destroy completely

Example

We consume a lot of water during summer.

我们夏天消耗很多水。

A2 noun /ˈmæŋ.ɡoʊ/

Mango

芒果

Meaning

a tropical fruit with yellow-orange skin and sweet juicy flesh

Example

The mango is known as the king of fruits.

芒果被誉为水果之王。

A1 noun /bɔːl/

ball

球

Meaning

a round object used in games or sports

Example

The children played with a ball in the park.

孩子们在公园里玩球。

B1 adjective /kəˈmɪtɪd/

committed

致力的

Meaning

Dedicated and loyal to a cause, activity, or relationship.

Example

She is a committed teacher who cares deeply for her students.

她是一位致力于教学的老师，深切关心她的学生。

C1 noun /plæsˈtɪsəti/

plasticity

可塑性, 适应能力

Meaning

the quality of being easily shaped or molded; adaptability

Example

The brain's plasticity allows it to adapt after injury.

大脑的可塑性使它在受伤后能够适应。

B2 noun /ɡoʊl ˈsɛt.ɪŋ/

goal-setting

目标设定

Meaning

The process of identifying something that you want to accomplish and establishing measurable objectives to achieve it.

Example

Effective goal-setting helps individuals stay focused and motivated.

有效的目标设定帮助个人保持专注和动力。

B2 verb /ˌɪntərˈviːn/

intervene

介入

Meaning

To come between people, groups, or events, often to prevent conflict or improve a situation.

Example

The teacher had to intervene to stop the fight between the students.

老师不得不介入，阻止学生之间的打架。

C2 noun /kənˈsaɪnər/

consignor

发货人

Meaning

a person or company that sends goods to be sold or transported

Example

The consignor shipped the goods to the warehouse.

发货人将商品发送到仓库。

C2 noun /ˈbiː.təl nʌt/

Betel-nut

槟榔

Meaning

seed of the areca palm tree, often chewed as a stimulant

Example

Betel-nut is commonly chewed in many South Asian countries.

槟榔在许多南亚国家是常见的咀嚼物。

C2 noun /ˈtælən/

talon

爪子

Meaning

A claw, especially one belonging to a bird of prey.

Example

The eagle gripped the fish with its sharp talons.

老鹰用它锋利的爪子抓住了那条鱼。

C2 noun /ˈkruːɪt/

cruet

小容器

Meaning

a small container, especially for salt, pepper, oil, or vinegar, used at a dining table

Example

She filled the cruet with olive oil for the salad.

她将橄榄油倒入调味瓶中，为沙拉准备。

B1 noun /dɪsk/

disk

磁盘 / 数据存储设备

Meaning

a flat, circular object, often used to store data electronically

Example

All the data is saved on a hard disk.

所有数据都保存在硬盘上。

C2 adjective /ˈvɜːrnəl/

vernal

春天的

Meaning

related to spring; fresh, youthful

Example

The garden was filled with vernal beauty after the long winter.

经过漫长的冬季，花园充满了春天的美丽。

A1 verb /ˈiːtɪŋ/

eating

吃

Meaning

the act of consuming food

Example

They were eating dinner when the phone rang.

他们在吃晚餐时，电话响了。

B2 noun /ˈpælət/

palette

调色板

Meaning

a thin board or surface on which an artist sets and mixes colors; also a range of colors used in art or design

Example

The artist mixed vibrant shades on her palette before starting the painting.

艺术家在开始画画之前，在她的调色板上混合了鲜艳的色调。

C1 noun /ˈæntənɪm/

antonym

反义词

Meaning

A word opposite in meaning to another.

Example

‘Hot’ is the antonym of ‘cold’.

‘Hot’ 是 ‘cold’ 的反义词。

B1 verb /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/

establish

建立

Meaning

To set up, create, or bring into existence something on a firm basis.

Example

The company plans to establish a new office in Dhaka.

公司计划在达卡设立一个新办公室。

C2 noun /waɪl/

wile

狡猾, 欺骗

Meaning

A trick or clever scheme meant to deceive or outwit someone.

Example

He used every wile to win her trust.

他用了所有的狡猾来赢得她的信任。

C1 adjective ˈfjuː.taɪl

futile

徒劳的

Meaning

Incapable of producing any useful result; pointless.

Example

His attempts to change the situation were futile.

他改变局势的努力是徒劳的。