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C1 noun səbˈsɪs.təns

subsistence

生计
Meaning
The action or fact of maintaining or supporting oneself at a minimum level.
Example
Many farmers depend on subsistence agriculture.
许多农民依靠自给农业谋生。
A2 noun /ˈɔːdiəʊ/

audio

声音
Meaning
sound, especially when recorded or transmitted
Example
The audio quality of the podcast was excellent.
播客的音频质量非常好。
B2 verb /sʌk/

suck

Meaning
to draw something into the mouth by using the lips and tongue
Example
The baby began to suck her thumb.
婴儿开始吸吮她的拇指。
B2 noun, verb /ˌɪnkənˈviːniəns/

inconvenience

不便
Meaning
trouble or difficulty caused to someone; to cause trouble or difficulty to someone
Example
We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the delay.
对于延误造成的任何不便,我们深表歉意。
C1 verb/noun ˈfæð.əm

fathom

理解
Meaning
To understand after much thought; to measure the depth of water; to comprehend.
Example
It is difficult to fathom the depths of the ocean.
很难理解海洋的深度。
C1 adjective /ˈfleɪɡrənt/

flagrant

显眼且明显错误
Meaning
shockingly noticeable or evident; glaringly wrong
Example
It was a flagrant violation of the rules.
这是对规则的明显违反。
B2 verb ɪmˈpaʊərɪŋ

empowering

授权
Meaning
Giving someone the authority or power to do something; making someone stronger and more confident.
Example
Empowering children can lead to societal progress.
授权儿童可以促进社会进步。
C2 noun /ˌmæləˈdɪkʃən/

Malediction

诅咒
Meaning
A magical word used to invoke a curse; an evil spell
Example
The witch uttered a terrible malediction upon her enemies.
女巫对她的敌人施下了可怕的诅咒。
C1 noun /ˈsɛmbləns/

Semblance

表象; 外观
Meaning
the outward appearance or apparent form of something, especially when the reality is different
Example
There was only a semblance of order in the chaotic office.
在混乱的办公室里只有一种表象的秩序
C1 noun /ˈboʊ.ə/

Boa

蟒蛇
Meaning
a large non-venomous snake that kills prey by constriction
Example
The boa constrictor wrapped around its prey.
波阿蛇缠绕着它的猎物。
A1 noun /eɡ/

Egg

Meaning
an oval object laid by female birds, reptiles, fish, and insects, used as food
Example
I had scrambled eggs for breakfast this morning.
今天早上我吃了炒蛋。
B2 verb /ˈnɒmɪneɪt/

nominate

提名
Meaning
to propose someone for a position or award
Example
The committee decided to nominate her for the award.
委员会决定提名她获得奖项。
A2 adjective /ˈjuːʒəl/

usual

常见
Meaning
habitually or typically occurring or done
Example
It’s our usual meeting spot.
这是我们常见的会议地点。
C2 noun /ˈkæt.aɪ.ɒn ɪksˌtʃeɪndʒ/

cation-exchange

阳离子交换
Meaning
A chemical process in soil that helps retain nutrients.
Example
The cation-exchange capacity of soil affects plant growth.
土壤的阳离子交换容量会影响植物的生长。
B2 noun (plural) /ˈtæk.tɪks/

tactics

战术
Meaning
specific methods or actions used to achieve a goal, especially in military or competition
Example
The team changed their tactics to win the game.
团队改变了他们的战术以赢得比赛。
C2 verb /ɪnˈɡreɪʃiˌeɪt/

ingratiate

Meaning
To gain favor or approval by deliberate effort, often in a flattering way.
Example
She tried to ingratiate herself with her boss by complimenting him often.
B2 noun ləˈdʒɪs.tɪks

Logistics

物流
Meaning
The detailed coordination of a complex operation involving many people, facilities, or supplies.
Example
Logistics ensures timely delivery.
物流确保及时交货。
A2 noun /ˈɡʊdnəs/

goodness

善良
Meaning
the quality of being morally good or virtuous
Example
Her goodness was evident in the way she treated others.
她的善良在她对待他人的方式中表现得淋漓尽致。
C2 noun /ˈɡɜːrn.zi/

Guernsey

毛衣
Meaning
a knitted sweater; a type of woolen pullover
Example
He wore a warm guernsey during the cold winter evening.
他在寒冷的冬季傍晚穿着一件温暖的毛衣。
C1 noun /ˈstændˌstɪl/

standstill

停滞
Meaning
a situation in which all movement or activity stops
Example
The traffic came to a standstill after the accident.
事故发生后,交通陷入了停滞。
C1 verb /ɪnˈθjuːz/

enthuse

激动
Meaning
to express excitement or admiration
Example
She enthused about her trip to Italy.
她对她的意大利之旅充满了热情。
C1 adjective /ˈhæloʊd/

hallowed

神圣
Meaning
regarded as holy or greatly respected
Example
They walked across the hallowed halls of the old university.
他们走过了老大学的神圣大厅。
A2 adjective /əˈtræk.tɪv/

Attractive

吸引人
Meaning
pleasing or appealing to the senses; having a quality that draws interest
Example
The garden looks very attractive in spring.
春天的花园看起来非常吸引人。
C2 verb /bɪˈtəʊkən/

betoken

预示
Meaning
to be a sign or indication of something
Example
Dark clouds betoken an approaching storm.
乌云预示着即将到来的暴风雨。
C2 verb /əˈsweɪdʒ/

assuage

缓解
Meaning
To make an unpleasant feeling less intense; to ease or relieve.
Example
The kind words helped assuage her anxiety.
善意的话帮助缓解了她的焦虑。
A2 adjective /niːt/

Neat

干净整洁; 井然有序; 精心制作
Meaning
clean and tidy; well-organized; carefully done
Example
Her room is always neat and organized.
她的房间总是整洁有序。
C1 adjective /ˌθiːəˈlɒdʒɪkl/

theological

神学的
Meaning
Relating to the study of theology or religious belief.
Example
He wrote a theological paper on the concept of divine justice.
他写了一篇关于神圣正义概念的神学论文。
B2 noun ˈθrɛʃhəʊld

threshold

阈值, 临界点
Meaning
A point of entry or beginning; the magnitude or intensity that must be exceeded for a certain reaction to occur.
Example
Once the threshold for pest population is reached, measures must be taken.
一旦达到害虫种群的阈值,必须采取措施。
C1 adjective /ˈhiːdləs/

heedless

疏忽
Meaning
showing a reckless lack of care or attention
Example
He drove with heedless disregard for the rules.
他开车时对规则表现出疏忽。
C1 noun /ˌdɪsəˈluːʃən/

dissolution

解散
Meaning
the act of formally ending or breaking apart something, such as an organization or marriage
Example
The dissolution of the company was announced yesterday.
公司解散的消息昨天公布。
B1 noun /ˈen.trəns/

Entrance

入口
Meaning
an opening that allows access to a place; the action of entering
Example
The main entrance to the building was decorated with beautiful flowers.
大楼的主入口装饰着美丽的花朵。
B2 noun /ˈfjʊr.i/

Fury

狂怒或暴力愤怒;
Meaning
wild or violent anger; extreme intensity of emotion or activity
Example
His fury was evident when he discovered someone had stolen his bicycle.
当他发现有人偷走了他的自行车时,他的愤怒显而易见。
C2 noun /nɪmf/

Nymph

水仙
Meaning
a mythological spirit of nature; a beautiful young woman in classical mythology
Example
The water nymph appeared by the moonlit lake.
水仙出现在月光下的湖边。
C1 noun /ˈkɜːr.i liːvz/

Curry Leaves

咖喱叶
Meaning
aromatic leaves from the curry tree used in South Asian cooking
Example
Fresh curry leaves add authentic flavor to Indian dishes.
新鲜的咖喱叶为印度菜肴增添了正宗的风味。
B1 verb ˈtrænsfər

transfer

转移
Meaning
To move from one place to another; to hand over.
Example
Power transfer was necessary.
电力转移是必要的。
C2 noun /ˈpɛdəˌɡɒɡ/

pedagogue

教师
Meaning
a teacher, especially a strict or formal one
Example
The old pedagogue insisted on discipline in the classroom.
那位老教育学家坚持在课堂上纪律。
B1 noun, verb /skiːm/

scheme

计划 / 阴谋
Meaning
a plan or arrangement, especially one that is secret or dishonest
Example
They devised a scheme to cheat investors.
他们制定了一个计划,欺骗投资者。
A2 adjective /mɪˈstɪə.ri.əs/

mysterious

神秘的, 莫测的
Meaning
Difficult or impossible to understand, explain, or identify.
Example
The deep sea remains one of the most mysterious places on Earth.
深海仍然是地球上最神秘的地方之一。
C1 verb /ˈsætʃəˌreɪt/

saturate

Meaning
to fill completely with something until no more can be absorbed
Example
The heavy rain saturated the ground within minutes.
B2 noun /krɪˈeɪtə/

creator

创始人
Meaning
a person who brings something into existence
Example
He is the creator of many successful startups.
他是许多成功初创公司的创始人。
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈskriːt/

indiscreet

不谨慎
Meaning
Not careful in what one says or does, likely to reveal secrets or offend.
Example
It was indiscreet of him to mention the plan in public.
他在公众场合提到计划是不谨慎的。
C1 noun /rɪˈzʌmp.ʃən/

Resumption

恢复
Meaning
the action of beginning something again after a pause or interruption
Example
The resumption of classes will be announced next week.
下周将宣布课程的恢复。
B2 adjective /ˈɛv.ə.ɡriːn/

evergreen

常绿
Meaning
Remaining green and functional throughout the year; not shedding leaves seasonally.
Example
Evergreen trees like pine and fir stay green year-round.
常绿树木如松树和冷杉树全年保持绿色。
C2 verb /ɪnˈɡrɑːft/

ingraft

根植
Meaning
To implant or fix deeply, often used in the sense of grafting an idea or quality.
Example
The teacher tried to ingraft good manners in the students.
老师尝试将良好的行为习惯根植于学生们。
C1 noun ˈrez.ɪ.djuː

residue

残留物
Meaning
A small amount of something that remains after the main part has gone or been removed.
Example
Soap residue affects appliance efficiency.
肥皂残留物影响设备的效率。
C2 noun /mɪf/

miff

小争执
Meaning
A petty quarrel or annoyance.
Example
They had a slight miff over the seating arrangement.
他们因座位安排发生了小小的争执。
A1 noun /ˈsʌmər/

summer

夏天
Meaning
the warmest season of the year, between spring and autumn
Example
We love going to the beach during summer.
我们喜欢在夏天去海滩。
B1 noun /weɪdʒ/

Wage

工资; 工钱;
Meaning
money paid to someone for work, especially for work done by the hour or day
Example
The company increased the minimum wage for all workers.
公司提高了所有工人的最低工资。
C2 noun /ˌmjuːlˈtɪər/

muleteer

骡夫
Meaning
a person who drives or takes care of mules
Example
The muleteer guided the animals safely across the mountain path.
骡夫安全地将动物引导过山路。
B1 adjective /spəˈsɪfɪk/

specific

具体的
Meaning
Clearly defined or identified; particular; exact.
Example
Make a specific plan to beat procrastination.
制定一个具体的计划以克服拖延。
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。
C2 noun /ˈfriːˌmeɪsən/

freemason

共济会会员
Meaning
A member of an international fraternity known as Freemasonry, focused on moral and spiritual values.
Example
His grandfather was a respected freemason in the community.
他的祖父是社区中受人尊敬的共济会会员。
C1 verb /klæsp/

clasp

抓住 / 扣子
Meaning
to grasp or hold tightly; also a device for fastening
Example
She clasped her hands together in prayer.
她在祈祷时将手紧紧地握在一起。
C2 noun ˌiːkwəˈnɪməti

equanimity

心理平静、沉着和均衡,尤其在困难情况下
Meaning
Mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation.
Example
She handled the news with remarkable equanimity.
她以非凡的冷静处理了这个消息。
C1 adjective /ˌjuːnɪˈlætərəl/

Unilateral

单方面
Meaning
one-sided; involving only one party
Example
The country made a unilateral decision to withdraw from the treaty.
这个国家做出了单方面的决定,退出了条约。
B2 verb /sɜːrdʒ/

surge

激增
Meaning
to move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward
Example
The crowd surged forward when the gates opened.
当大门打开时,人群向前涌动。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈfɔːltərɪŋ/

unfaltering

坚定不移
Meaning
Steady and resolute; not weakening or hesitating
Example
She continued with unfaltering determination.
她以坚定不移的决心继续前进。
A2 noun /kriːm/

Cream

奶油
Meaning
the thick white or pale yellow fatty liquid that rises to the top of milk
Example
She whipped the cream until it became fluffy.
她打发奶油,直到它变得蓬松。
B1 noun /ˈɛpɪsoʊd/

episode

剧集
Meaning
An event or part of a story, or one installment in a series.
Example
The last episode of the drama was watched by millions.
这部戏剧的最后一集被数百万人观看。
B2 noun /ˈdɛməˌkræt/

democrat

民主党人
Meaning
a supporter of democracy or a member of the Democratic Party in the US
Example
He is a strong democrat who believes in equal rights.
他是一个坚强的民主党人,相信平等的权利。
B1 verb /ɪɡˈzɪst/

exist

存在
Meaning
to have being or reality; to be present
Example
Dinosaurs existed millions of years ago.
恐龙在几百万年前就存在。
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。
A1 verb /set/

set

设置
Meaning
to put or place something in a position; to establish
Example
She set the book on the table.
她把书放在桌子上。
C1 verb /rɪˈvɜːrbəreɪt/

reverberate

回响
Meaning
To echo repeatedly or have continuing effects.
Example
The sound of the explosion reverberated through the valley.
爆炸声在山谷中回响。
A2 noun /ˈɒbdʒɪkt/

object

物体
Meaning
a thing that can be seen and touched
Example
The table is an object in the room.
桌子是房间里的一个物体。
B1 noun ˈwɔː.mɪŋ

warming

变暖
Meaning
The process of becoming warmer; an increase in temperature.
Example
Warming is accelerating due to greenhouse gases.
由于温室气体,变暖速度加快。
C2 noun /ˌpriːɪɡˈzɪstəns/

preexistence

预存在
Meaning
the state of existing before something else
Example
Philosophers often debated the preexistence of the soul.
哲学家们常常辩论灵魂的预存在。
B1 noun /bʌntʃ/

Bunch

束; 丛; 捆
Meaning
a number of things of the same type fastened together or occurring close together
Example
She picked a bunch of flowers from the garden for her mother.
她为母亲从花园里摘了一束花。
B1 verb /ˈbrɔːdˌkæst/

broadcast

广播
Meaning
to transmit a program or information by radio, television, or online media
Example
The match was broadcast live on television.
比赛通过电视现场直播。
B2 noun /ˈkɑːmpaʊnd/

compound

化合物 / 封闭区域
Meaning
a thing that is composed of two or more separate elements; an enclosed area with buildings
Example
The scientist studied the chemical compound in the lab.
科学家在实验室研究了化学化合物。
B1 noun /ˈsæl.ər.i/

Salary

薪水
Meaning
a fixed regular payment, typically paid on a monthly basis
Example
She receives a good salary for her work as a teacher.
她作为教师的工作,得到了很好的薪水。
C1 noun kəˈmjuːnɪti ˈsɜːrvɪs aɪˈdiːəlz

community service ideals

社区服务理念
Meaning
Principles and standards of serving the community for social good.
Example
Community service ideals must be taught in schools.
社区服务理念必须在学校教授。
A2 noun /ˈnæpkɪn/

napkin

餐巾
Meaning
a piece of cloth or paper used to wipe the mouth and hands while eating
Example
She placed a napkin on her lap before eating.
她在吃饭前把餐巾放在膝盖上。
B2 noun /ˈmænʃən/

mansion

幸福
Meaning
a large, impressive house
Example
The billionaire lives in a luxurious mansion overlooking the ocean.
她无法掩饰收到奖项时的幸福感。
B2 noun ɪˈroʊʒən

erosion

侵蚀
Meaning
The gradual destruction or diminishing of something.
Example
Power struggles often lead to the erosion of humanity.
权力斗争往往导致人类的侵蚀。
B2 noun /ˈsɪmp.təmz/

symptoms

症状
Meaning
signs or indications of a disease or condition
Example
Fever and cough are common symptoms of the flu.
发烧和咳嗽是流感的常见症状。
C1 noun /ˈliːdʒən/

legion

一大群人,特别是士兵;大量
Meaning
a large group of people, especially soldiers; a great number
Example
The Roman army was divided into legions.
罗马军队被划分为军团。
C1 adjective /ˈvɪskəs/

viscous

粘性
Meaning
Having a thick, sticky consistency between solid and liquid.
Example
Honey is a viscous liquid that flows slowly.
蜂蜜是一种粘性液体,流动缓慢。
C1 verb /ɡrʌnt/

grunt

Meaning
to make a low, rough sound, often when exerting effort or expressing annoyance
Example
He grunted as he lifted the heavy box.
C2 noun /ˈkærəm/

Carom

孜然
Meaning
aromatic seeds of a plant used as a spice, especially in Indian cooking
Example
Carom seeds are often used in traditional Indian bread recipes.
孜然种子经常用于传统的印度面包食谱中。
C1 noun/verb /freɪ/

fray

争斗, 磨损
Meaning
As a noun, a fight or heated dispute; as a verb, to unravel or wear out through friction.
Example
He tried to stay calm, but his nerves began to fray during the argument.
他试图保持冷静,但在争论中他的神经开始磨损。
B1 noun /ˈɛnvəloʊp/

envelope

信封
Meaning
a flat paper container used to enclose a letter or document
Example
She sealed the letter in an envelope and posted it.
她把信封好,并寄出了。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈnætʃərəl/

Unnatural

不自然的
Meaning
not existing in nature; artificial; forced
Example
The actor's smile looked unnatural and forced.
演员的笑容看起来很不自然,很勉强。
C2 adjective /ˈkɒndaɪn/

condign

应得的
Meaning
deserved, appropriate, and fitting (especially punishment)
Example
The criminal received condign punishment for his crimes.
罪犯因其罪行受到了应得的惩罚。
B2 noun /ˌsuːvəˈnɪər/

Souvenir

纪念品
Meaning
a thing that is kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event; a memento
Example
I bought a small souvenir from the gift shop.
我在礼品店买了一个小纪念品。
B1 verb /riˈækt/

react

反应
Meaning
to respond or behave in a particular way to something
Example
She reacted angrily when she heard the news.
她听到这个消息后愤怒地做出了反应。
C2 adverb /əˈmʌk/

amok

失控
Meaning
Behaving uncontrollably and disruptively.
Example
The angry mob ran amok after the verdict was announced.
愤怒的人群在裁决宣布后失控地奔跑。
C1 adjective /ˈmɜː.sɪ.fəl/

Merciful

仁慈的; 富有同情心的
Meaning
showing compassion or forgiveness; kind and forgiving
Example
The merciful judge gave him a lighter sentence.
仁慈的法官给了他一个较轻的判决。
C2 adjective /kəˈrʌp.tə.bəl/

corruptible

易腐败的
Meaning
able to be morally or ethically corrupted
Example
He was known to be corruptible and often accepted bribes.
他以易腐败的著称,经常接受贿赂。
A2 noun /truːθ/

Truth

真理; 诚实;
Meaning
the quality or state of being true; that which is true or in accordance with fact or reality
Example
The witness promised to tell the truth during the court hearing.
证人在法庭听证会上承诺说出真相。
C2 noun /ˌsaɪ.kəʊˈɡræf.ɪks/

Psychographics

根据人们的态度、愿望和其他心理标准对人进行研究和分类
Meaning
The study and classification of people according to their attitudes, aspirations, and other psychological criteria.
Example
Psychographics reveal consumer buying motives.
心理图谱揭示了消费者购买动机。
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。
C1 noun səˌfɪs.tɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

sophistication

高度复杂性或精致的程度
Meaning
High level of complexity or refinement.
Example
The sophistication of modern AI technology is remarkable.
现代人工智能技术的复杂性令人惊叹。
A2 noun ˈbræntʃɪz

Branches

树枝
Meaning
A part of a tree that grows out from the trunk or from a bough.
Example
Family tree branches show the relationship between family members.
家族树的枝条展示了家人之间的关系。
B1 adjective /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/

Ancient

古老
Meaning
belonging to the very distant past; very old; historical
Example
We visited the ancient ruins of the Roman empire.
我们参观了罗马帝国的古老遗址。
C1 verb /ˈtɑːrnɪʃ/

tarnish

Meaning
To lose luster, especially as a result of exposure to air or moisture; to damage reputation.
Example
The silver jewelry tarnished quickly when left in the open air.
C2 noun /ræŋˈɡuːn ˈkriːpər/

Rangoon creeper

缅甸爬山虎
Meaning
A climbing vine with fragrant flowers that change color from white to pink to red
Example
The Rangoon creeper covered the entire fence with its sweet-smelling flowers.
缅甸爬山虎用它甜美的花朵覆盖了整个篱笆。
B2 adjective /əkˈsɛsəbl/

accessible

可达的
Meaning
easy to reach, use, or understand
Example
The museum is easily accessible by public transport.
博物馆可以通过公共交通轻松到达。
A2 noun /ˈsteɪʃən/

station

Meaning
a place where a particular service is provided, especially for transportation
Example
We arrived at the station just in time for the train.
C1 noun /roʊz ˈber.i/

Rose berry

玫瑰莓
Meaning
a type of berry with rose-like characteristics or flavor
Example
The rose berry has a delicate floral taste that reminds me of roses.
玫瑰莓具有细腻的花香口感,让我想起玫瑰花。
B2 verb /ˈɪmɪɡreɪt/

immigrate

移民
Meaning
to come to live permanently in a foreign country
Example
He immigrated to Canada five years ago.
他五年前移民到了加拿大。
B1 noun /ˈɛər.kræft/

aircraft

飞机
Meaning
A vehicle, such as an airplane or helicopter, that can fly in the air.
Example
The military aircraft flew over the city.
军用飞机飞越了城市。
A2 adjective /maɪˈnuːt/

Minute

极小的; 微小的; 详细的; 精确的
Meaning
extremely small; tiny; detailed; precise
Example
The scientist examined minute details under the microscope.
科学家在显微镜下检查了微小的细节。
B2 noun /ˈdʒʊəri/

jury

陪审团
Meaning
a group of people sworn to give a verdict in a legal case based on the evidence
Example
The jury found him guilty of the crime.
陪审团裁定他犯有罪行。
A2 noun /ˈriː.zənz/

reasons

原因
Meaning
Causes, explanations, or justifications for an action or event.
Example
Reasons for pollution need addressing urgently.
污染的原因需要紧急处理。
C1 adjective /ˈpɒlɪtɪk/

politic

精明, 审慎
Meaning
shrewd, prudent, or tactful in practical matters
Example
It was politic of him to remain silent during the argument.
在争论中保持沉默是他明智的选择。
C1 adjective /ˈrɛzənənt/

resonant

共鸣的
Meaning
Deep, clear, and continuing to sound or echo.
Example
The resonant voice of the speaker filled the hall.
演讲者那共鸣的声音充满了大厅。
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。
C1 noun /kæsˈkeɪd/

Cascade

瀑布; 一系列阶段或操作
Meaning
a waterfall; a succession of stages or operations
Example
The mountain cascade created a beautiful natural swimming pool below.
山间瀑布在下面形成了一个美丽的自然游泳池。
A2 adjective /ˈʌɡ.li/

Ugly

丑陋的; 可憎的; 可怕的
Meaning
unpleasant or repulsive in appearance; morally reprehensible
Example
The old building looked ugly after years of neglect.
这座老建筑在多年疏忽之后看起来很丑。
B2 adjective /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/

gigantic

巨大的
Meaning
Extremely large or huge in size, power, or extent.
Example
The company made a gigantic investment in technology.
公司在技术上做出了巨大的投资。
C2 noun /əˈsɛt.ɪˌsɪz.əm/

asceticism

禁欲主义, 自律
Meaning
The practice of severe self-discipline and abstaining from indulgence, typically for religious or spiritual reasons.
Example
Asceticism has been a part of many religious traditions throughout history.
禁欲主义是许多宗教传统的一部分,贯穿历史。
C2 noun /bɑːrd/

bard

诗人
Meaning
a poet, traditionally one reciting epics and associated with oral traditions
Example
Shakespeare is often called the Bard of Avon.
莎士比亚常被称为艾文的诗人。
A2 adjective /wet/

Wet

湿的; 浸湿的;
Meaning
covered or saturated with water or another liquid; not dry
Example
My clothes are still wet from the rain.
我的衣服还因为下雨而湿了。
C1 noun /ˌræʃəˈnæl/

rationale

基本原因
Meaning
the underlying reason or explanation for something
Example
The rationale behind his decision was clearly explained.
他决定背后的理由被清楚地解释了。
B2 adjective /ˈdespərət/

Desperate

绝望
Meaning
reckless; extremely urgent; critical
Example
The situation became desperate as water supplies ran out.
当水源耗尽时,情况变得绝望。
B1 noun dɪˈskʌvəriz

discoveries

发现
Meaning
The action or process of finding or learning something for the first time; facts or things discovered.
Example
His discoveries revolutionized multiple fields.
他的发现革新了多个领域。
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。
C1 noun /rɪˈfaɪnəri/

refinery

炼油厂
Meaning
an industrial facility where raw materials are processed and purified
Example
The oil refinery processes thousands of barrels daily.
石油炼油厂每天处理数千桶石油。
A1 preposition, adverb /əˈlɔːŋ/

along

沿着
Meaning
moving in a constant direction on (a road, path, or surface)
Example
We walked along the river.
我们沿着河走。
C1 verb /dɪˈfɔːrm/

deform

变形
Meaning
to change the shape or form of something, especially in a way that makes it ugly or damaged; to distort
Example
The intense heat began to deform the plastic container.
高温开始使塑料容器变形。