C1 verb /səˈkʌm/

succumb

Meaning

To give in to pressure, temptation, or illness; to yield or fail to resist.

Example

He finally succumbed to his illness after a long struggle.

C1 verb, noun /ˈflʌstər/

fluster

使困惑

Meaning

to make someone agitated or confused

Example

The unexpected question flustered him.

这个意外的问题让他感到困惑。

C2 noun /ˌdɪʃəˈbiːl/

dishabille

衣着不整

Meaning

The state of being only partly or loosely dressed; casual or careless attire.

Example

She answered the door in a state of dishabille, wearing just a robe.

她穿着睡袍以一种衣着不整的状态开了门。

A1 adjective /ˈtwɛnti/

twenty

二十

Meaning

the number equivalent to 20

Example

He is twenty years old.

他二十岁。

C1 noun /ˈbænɪstər/

banister

扶手栏杆

Meaning

a railing supported by posts at the side of a staircase or balcony

Example

She held the banister tightly while going down the stairs.

她在下楼时紧紧抓住扶手栏杆。

B1 verb /əˈsuːm/

assume

假设

Meaning

to think that something is true without proof

Example

I assume he will be late to the meeting.

我假设他会迟到会议。

C2 adjective /ˈlæŋɡwɪd/

Languid

无力的; 懒惰的; 虚弱的

Meaning

lacking energy or vitality; slow and relaxed; weak or faint

Example

After the long journey, she felt languid and needed to rest.

经过长时间的旅程后，她感到无力并需要休息。

C1 noun /ˌpærəˈnɔɪə/

paranoia

一种不合理且持续的感觉，认为别人想要伤害你或一直在监视你

Meaning

an irrational and persistent feeling that people are 'out to get you' or are constantly watching you

Example

His constant paranoia made it hard for him to trust anyone.

他不断的偏执让他很难信任任何人。

C2 noun /ˈdʒʌŋk.tʃər/

jucture

关键时刻

Meaning

a particular point in time, especially one of great importance or crisis

Example

At this critical jucture, the company must decide whether to expand or downsize.

在这个关键时刻，公司必须决定是扩展还是裁员。

B1 verb /tʃɒp/

chop

切

Meaning

to cut with a sharp tool; to cut into pieces

Example

She chops vegetables for dinner.

她为晚餐切蔬菜。

C1 adjective ɪˈveɪ.sɪv

evasive

回避的, 狡猾的, 模糊的

Meaning

Tending to avoid commitment or self-revelation, especially by responding only indirectly.

Example

He gave an evasive answer to avoid trouble.

他给出了一个回避的答案，以避免麻烦。

C2 noun /ˈsætər/

satyr

幸福

Meaning

a creature from Greek mythology depicted as a lustful being, often half-man and half-goat; by extension, a lecherous man

Example

In the museum mural, a satyr plays the panpipes while dancing in the woods.

当她获得奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。

C2 noun əˌten.juˈeɪ.ʃən

attenuation

衰减, 减弱, 缩小

Meaning

The reduction of the force, effect, or value of something.

Example

The attenuation of sound waves affects communication.

声音波的衰减会影响通讯。

B2 verb /ˈʃʌfəl/

shuffle

Meaning

to walk by dragging one's feet along or without lifting them fully; to mix or rearrange

Example

He shuffled the cards before dealing them.

B2 noun/verb jiːldz

yields

产量

Meaning

The amount of agricultural produce harvested per unit of land area.

Example

Crop yields have declined due to extreme weather.

农作物的产量因极端天气而下降。

A2 verb /prɪˈpɛər/

prepare

准备

Meaning

to make ready; to get something ready for use

Example

She needs to prepare dinner for her family.

她需要为家人准备晚餐。

B1 noun /saɪt/

site

位置

Meaning

a location or place, often used for a specific purpose, such as a construction site or a website

Example

The construction site is ready for the next phase of the project.

建设现场已准备好进入项目的下一阶段。

C2 noun /ˌkɒnsaɪˈniː/

consignee

收货人

Meaning

the person or company to whom goods are delivered

Example

The consignee received the shipment on time.

收货人按时收到了货物。

C1 noun kənˌsɒl.ɪˈdeɪ.ʃən

Consolidation

记忆巩固

Meaning

The process of converting newly learned information into long-term memory

Example

Sleep plays a key role in memory consolidation.

睡眠在记忆巩固中扮演着关键角色。

C1 verb /daɪˈvɜːrdʒ/

diverge

分歧

Meaning

to separate and go in different directions; to differ

Example

The two paths diverge at the fork in the road.

这两条路在路口分开。

C2 verb /ˈblækˌbɔːl/

blackball

排除

Meaning

to exclude someone socially or vote against their membership in a group or club

Example

He was blackballed from the club after the controversy.

他因争议被俱乐部除名。

A1 adjective /rɒŋ/

wrong

错误

Meaning

not correct or true; mistaken

Example

It is wrong to cheat on a test.

在考试中作弊是错误的。

B2 noun /ˈrɛfjuːdʒ/

refuge

避难所

Meaning

a place that provides shelter or protection from danger or distress

Example

The villagers took refuge in the temple during the storm.

村民们在风暴期间躲进了寺庙避难。

C1 adjective ˈskruː.pjʊ.ləs

scrupulous

一丝不苟

Meaning

Diligent, thorough, and extremely attentive to details; having moral integrity; acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper.

Example

He is known for being scrupulous in his work.

他因在工作中一丝不苟而闻名。

B1 adverb /spəˈsɪfɪkli/

specifically

特别地

Meaning

in a clear and exact way

Example

He was specifically asked to handle the finances.

他被特别要求处理财务。

B2 noun /ɪnˈfek.ʃən/

Infection

感染

Meaning

the process of infecting or the state of being infected; a disease caused by germs

Example

The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the bacterial infection in her throat.

医生开了抗生素来治疗她喉咙的细菌感染。

A2 adjective /riːl/

Real

真实的; 真实的; 不是假的

Meaning

actually existing; genuine; not imaginary or fake

Example

This is a real diamond, not a fake one.

这是一个真实的钻石，不是假的。

B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈsiː/

oversee

监督

Meaning

to supervise or watch over something; to manage and direct

Example

The manager will oversee the entire construction project.

经理将监督整个建筑项目。

A2 adverb /ˌdaʊnˈsteəz/

Downstairs

楼下

Meaning

on or to a lower floor of a building

Example

Please go downstairs and wait in the lobby.

请下楼并在大厅等候。

C1 noun /ɪnˌtɪmɪˈdeɪʃən/

intimidation

威胁

Meaning

The action of frightening or threatening someone to make them do something.

Example

The workers reported cases of intimidation by the management.

工人报告了管理层威胁的案例。

C2 noun /kənˈtjuː.ʒən/

contusion

淤伤，碰伤

Meaning

a bruise or injury without breaking the skin

Example

The boxer had several contusions after the match.

拳击手在比赛后有好几个淤伤。

B2 adjective /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntl/

fundamental

Meaning

forming a necessary base or core; of central importance

Example

Honesty is a fundamental principle of good leadership.

B2 verb /ˈvænɪʃ/

vanish

消失

Meaning

to disappear suddenly; to become invisible

Example

The magician made the rabbit vanish from the hat.

魔术师让兔子从帽子里消失了。

C1 noun /fɔːrˈkloʊʒər/

foreclosure

止赎

Meaning

The legal process by which a lender takes control of a property from a borrower who has failed to make payments.

Example

The family lost their home due to foreclosure after missing several mortgage payments.

这家人由于未支付多次按揭贷款而在止赎过程中失去了他们的家。

B1 adjective /ɪˈmiːdiət/

immediate

即时

Meaning

happening or done without delay

Example

The doctor gave her immediate attention.

医生给了她即时的关注。

A2 noun /ˌpɒsəˈbɪləti/

possibility

可能性

Meaning

something that may happen or be the case; a chance that something exists or might occur

Example

There is a strong possibility of rain tomorrow.

明天有强烈的降雨可能性。

C1 noun/adjective /kənˈfɛdərət/

confederate

同盟

Meaning

a person, group, or state joined in an alliance or union; relating to a confederacy

Example

The confederate soldiers fought bravely in the war.

同盟士兵在战争中英勇作战。

C1 adjective /praɪˈmiːvəl/

primeval

原始

Meaning

Relating to the earliest ages in history; ancient and primitive.

Example

The explorers ventured into the primeval forest untouched by humans.

探险者进入了未曾被人类触及的原始森林。

C1 noun /tɪf/

tiff

争执

Meaning

a small or petty quarrel or argument

Example

They had a little tiff over what movie to watch.

他们因为选哪部电影而发生了小争执。

A2 noun /ˈmɛs.ɪdʒ/

Message

信息

Meaning

A written, spoken, or electronic communication sent from one person to another

Example

I received your message and will reply soon.

我收到了你的信息，很快会回复。

C2 noun /drɛɡz/

dregs

残渣

Meaning

the remnants of a liquid left in a container, together with any sediment or grounds; the most worthless part of something

Example

He drank the dregs of the coffee before leaving.

他在离开前喝了咖啡的残渣。

A1 noun /ˈhɒs.pɪ.təl/

hospital

医院

Meaning

an institution where sick or injured people are given medical treatment

Example

He was taken to the hospital after the accident.

事故发生后，他被送往医院。

C2 noun /ˌɪnkrʌˈsteɪʃən/

incrustation

外壳

Meaning

a crust or hard coating formed on the surface of something

Example

The old pipes were blocked due to heavy incrustation of minerals.

由于矿物质的重积附，旧管道被堵塞了。

B2 verb /smæʃ/

smash

打破

Meaning

to break something into pieces violently

Example

She smashed the glass in frustration.

她因沮喪而摔碎了玻璃。

C1 adjective /mʌnˈdeɪn/

mundane

平凡

Meaning

lacking interest or excitement; dull and ordinary

Example

She tried to escape her mundane routine by traveling.

她试图通过旅行逃避她平凡的日常。

C1 noun /pɪˈtaɪə/

Pitaya / Dragon fruit

火龙果

Meaning

a tropical fruit with bright pink or red skin and white flesh speckled with black seeds

Example

The pitaya has a mild, sweet flavor and a unique appearance.

火龙果味道温和、甜美，外形独特。

C2 noun /kəmˈpleɪsəns/

complacence

Meaning

a feeling of quiet pleasure or self-satisfaction, often without awareness of potential danger

Example

His complacence prevented him from noticing the risks.

C1 noun sɜːrˈkeɪdiən ˈrɪðəm

circadian rhythm

生物钟

Meaning

The body's natural sleep-wake cycle that occurs within 24 hours

Example

Exposure to natural light regulates the circadian rhythm.

暴露在自然光下会调节生物钟。

B1 verb /dɪˈklɛər/

declare

宣布

Meaning

To announce something formally or officially.

Example

The government declared a state of emergency.

政府宣布了紧急状态。

C2 verb /fɪˈlɒs.ə.faɪz/

philosophize

哲学

Meaning

to think or talk about the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence

Example

He likes to philosophize about life and its meaning.

他喜欢谈论生活及其意义。

B2 noun ˈbleɪzə

blazer

西装外套

Meaning

A coloured jacket worn by members of a club, team, or school as part of a uniform.

Example

He looked sharp in his navy blue blazer at the event.

他在活动中穿着海军蓝色的西装外套，看起来很时尚。

B1 adjective ˌdem.əˈkræt.ɪk

democratic

民主的

Meaning

Relating to or supporting democracy or its principles.

Example

Democratic governance ensures equal rights.

民主治理确保平等的权利。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈstrʌkʃənəl/

instructional

教学的

Meaning

providing knowledge or information; intended to teach

Example

The website offers many instructional videos for beginners.

该网站提供许多教学视频，适合初学者。

B2 noun /ˈstæm.ɪ.nə/

Stamina

耐力

Meaning

the ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort

Example

Marathon runners need great stamina to complete the race.

马拉松选手需要强大的耐力才能完成比赛。

C1 adjective /ˈpɪər.ləs/

Peerless

无与伦比的; 独一无二的; 无竞争对手的

Meaning

unequaled; having no match or equal; without rival

Example

Her peerless beauty captivated everyone.

她无与伦比的美丽吸引了所有人。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈtoʊld/

Untold

不可计数的; 无尽的

Meaning

very great in amount or degree; countless; immeasurable

Example

The earthquake caused untold damage to the city.

地震对城市造成了无法计数的损害。

C1 adjective /ɪˈkwɛstriən/

equestrian

骑术的

Meaning

Relating to horse riding or horseback riders.

Example

She won several equestrian competitions.

她赢得了几场马术比赛。

C1 adjective /ˌɪnədˈmɪsəbl̩/

inadmissible

不可接受

Meaning

Not allowed, especially as evidence in a court of law.

Example

The judge ruled the evidence inadmissible.

法官宣布证据不可接受。

A1 noun /klɒk/

Clock

时钟

Meaning

an instrument used to indicate, keep, and co-ordinate time

Example

The clock on the wall shows three o'clock.

墙上的时钟显示三点。

C1 adjective /əbˈzɜːrvənt/

Observant

观察力强的

Meaning

quick to notice things; watchful; attentive

Example

The observant detective noticed every small detail at the crime scene.

观察力强的侦探注意到了犯罪现场的每个细节。

C1 verb rɪˈpel

repel

排斥

Meaning

To push away or force apart due to similar charges or properties.

Example

Protons repel each other.

质子相互排斥。

B1 noun /wɪtʃ/

Witch

女巫

Meaning

a woman thought to have magic powers, especially evil ones; a practitioner of witchcraft

Example

The old witch cast a spell on the prince.

老女巫对王子施了个魔法。

C1 noun /ˈpeɪθɒs/

pathos

悲悯

Meaning

a quality in speech, writing, or events that evokes pity or deep emotion

Example

The documentary balanced pathos with hope, making the audience both weep and think.

这部纪录片平衡了悲悯与希望，使观众既流泪又思考。

A2 adjective /ʌnˈlʌki/

Unlucky

倒霉; 不幸运

Meaning

having bad luck; unfortunate

Example

He was unlucky to miss the winning shot.

他很倒霉错过了获胜的投篮。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈdjuːbɪtəbl/

indubitable

无可置疑

Meaning

Impossible to doubt; unquestionable.

Example

It is indubitable that hard work leads to success.

毫无疑问，努力工作会带来成功。

C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈrʌn/

overrun

侵占

Meaning

to spread over or occupy completely; to exceed a limit or time

Example

The garden was overrun with weeds.

花园被杂草淹没。

B2 noun ɪnˈdev.ər

endeavor

努力

Meaning

An attempt to achieve a goal; a serious determined effort.

Example

The endeavor to innovate space tourism is ambitious.

创新太空旅游的努力是雄心勃勃的。

A2 noun /ˈpɜːpəs/

purpose

目的

Meaning

the reason for which something is done or created

Example

The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the new project.

这个会议的目的就是讨论新项目。

C2 adjective /səˈpʌlkrəl/

sepulchral

与墓葬相关，阴森的

Meaning

Relating to a tomb or burial; gloomy, dismal.

Example

The abandoned house had a sepulchral silence about it.

废弃的房子弥漫着墓葬般的寂静。

A2 adverb /ˈhɑːd.li/

Hardly

几乎不; 几乎没有; barely

Meaning

scarcely; barely; almost not at all

Example

I could hardly believe what I was seeing.

我几乎不敢相信我所看到的。

A2 adjective /laɪt ɡriːn/

Light green

浅绿色

Meaning

a pale shade of green color; not dark green

Example

She wore a light green dress to the garden party.

她穿着一条浅绿色的裙子去参加花园聚会。

B2 adjective /fræŋk/

Frank

诚实的; 坦率的; 直率的; 真诚的

Meaning

honest; open; straightforward; candid

Example

She gave me a frank opinion about my presentation.

她对我的演讲给出了直率的意见。

B2 noun əˈʃɔː.rəns

assurance

保证

Meaning

A positive declaration intended to give confidence; a promise.

Example

Assurance of quality is a priority for the council.

质量保证是委员会的优先事项。

B1 noun /ˈfaɪəˌfaɪtə/

firefighter

消防员

Meaning

a person whose job is to put out fires

Example

The firefighter saved the family from the burning building.

消防员从燃烧的大楼中救出了那家人。

C1 adjective ˌhaɪ.pəˈθet.ɪ.kəl

hypothetical

假设的, 假定的, 理论的

Meaning

Based on or serving as a hypothesis; supposed but not necessarily real or true.

Example

The discussion was based on hypothetical scenarios.

讨论基于假设的场景。

C1 adjective /rɪˈflek.sɪv/

Reflexive

反思的; 自我反省的

Meaning

directed back on itself; showing deep thought about oneself

Example

She became more reflexive about her behavior after the feedback.

她在反馈后变得更加反思自己的行为。

B2 noun /ɪnˈdɔːrs.mənt/

endorsement

支持

Meaning

A public or official statement of support or approval.

Example

The celebrity's endorsement increased the product's sales.

名人的支持增加了产品的销售。

B2 noun/verb /rɪˈmɑːrk/

remark

Meaning

something that is said; a comment

Example

She made a remark about the weather.

她对天气做了一个评论。

C2 verb /preɪt/

prate

喋喋不休

Meaning

to talk foolishly or at tedious length about something

Example

He would prate endlessly about his minor achievements.

他会不停地谈论他的微小成就。

B2 noun /ɡriːn ˈtʃɪl.i/

Green Chili

青辣椒

Meaning

unripe chili pepper that is green in color and has a spicy taste

Example

She added chopped green chili to the salad for extra heat.

她将切好的青椒加到沙拉中，以增加辣味。

A1 noun /θɪŋ/

thing

东西

Meaning

an object, idea, or matter that is being referred to or dealt with

Example

This is the thing I was looking for.

这是我在找的东西。

C1 adverb /ˈleŋθ.waɪz/

Lengthwise

沿长度方向; 沿最长的维度

Meaning

in the direction of the length; along the longest dimension

Example

Fold the paper lengthwise to make it easier to carry.

沿着长度将纸张对折，这样便于携带。

C2 verb ˈɑːb.fə.skeɪt

obfuscate

使模糊，掩盖，混淆

Meaning

Render obscure, unclear, or unintelligible.

Example

Politicians often obfuscate facts to mislead people.

政客们经常使事实变得模糊，以误导人民。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈtaɪtəld/

entitled

有权

Meaning

having the right to do or have something; feeling deserving of special treatment

Example

Employees are entitled to paid leave.

员工有权享受带薪休假。

C1 noun /helm/

Helm

舵

Meaning

a tiller or wheel for steering a ship or boat; a position of leadership or control

Example

The experienced captain took the helm and expertly navigated the ship through the storm.

经验丰富的船长接管了舵，巧妙地将船只穿过风暴。

C2 noun /prɪˈfɜːrmənt/

preferment

晋升

Meaning

promotion or advancement in rank, position, or office

Example

He hoped for preferment in the government office.

他希望在政府办公室得到晋升。

C2 noun /bɪsk/

bisque

海鲜浓汤

Meaning

A rich, creamy soup made from shellfish.

Example

We ordered lobster bisque at the restaurant.

我们在餐厅点了龙虾浓汤。

B2 adjective + noun əˈdæptɪv ˈfiːtʃərz

adaptive features

适应性特征

Meaning

Characteristics that help organisms adjust to their environment

Example

Plants' adaptive features help them grow in winter.

植物的适应性特征帮助它们在冬季生长。

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 /ˈel.dər.li/

Elderly

老年人; 年长的; 老年

Meaning

aged; advanced in years; old

Example

The elderly man walked slowly with his cane.

那位年长的男人拿着拐杖慢慢走。

B2 noun /ɪmˈpɒlɪtnəs/

impoliteness

不礼貌

Meaning

lack of good manners or courtesy; rude behavior

Example

His impoliteness towards the guests shocked everyone.

他对客人的不礼貌让所有人都感到震惊。

C1 noun /ˈtraɪæd/

triad

三合会

Meaning

a group of three closely related people or things

Example

The project was managed by a triad of experts.

该项目由一个三人专家小组管理。

B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.səns/

Licence

许可证

Meaning

a permit from an authority to own or use something, do a particular thing, or carry on a trade

Example

You need a driving licence to operate a car.

你需要驾驶执照才能驾驶汽车。

C1 noun /ˈpɛndənt/

pendant

吊坠

Meaning

a piece of jewelry that hangs from a chain worn around the neck

Example

She wore a silver pendant around her neck.

她戴着一个银色的吊坠在脖子上。

C2 adjective /ˈlæk.ti.əl/

lacteal

与牛奶相关或类似牛奶的

Meaning

Relating to or resembling milk; conveying chyle or milky fluid.

Example

The lacteal vessels in the small intestine absorb dietary fats.

小肠中的乳汁管吸收膳食脂肪。

B2 adjective /praɪm/

prime

首要的, 重要的

Meaning

Of the best quality; most important; peak condition.

Example

She is in the prime of her career.

她处于事业的巅峰时刻。

C2 adjective /dɛˈspɒtɪk/

despotic

专制

Meaning

exercising power in a cruel, oppressive, or authoritarian way

Example

The king’s despotic rule left the people in misery.

国王的专制统治使人民陷入了痛苦。

C1 noun ˈhʌz.bən.dri

husbandry

农业和畜牧业

Meaning

The care, cultivation, and breeding of crops and animals; farming and agriculture.

Example

Proper husbandry techniques improve livestock health.

适当的农业技术能改善家畜健康。

A2 noun /nɒk/

Knock

敲击; 叩响

Meaning

a sudden sharp blow; the sound of striking something

Example

There was a loud knock at the door late at night.

深夜时，门外传来了一声响亮的敲击声。

B2 interjection /ˈbrɑː.voʊ/

bravo

布拉沃

Meaning

used to express approval, admiration, or praise

Example

The audience shouted 'Bravo!' after the stunning performance.

观众在精彩的表演后大喊“布拉沃！”

C2 noun /mɔːrˈtɪʃən/

mortician

殡仪员

Meaning

a person whose job is to prepare dead bodies for burial or cremation and to arrange funerals

Example

The mortician prepared the body for the funeral service.

殡仪员为葬礼服务准备了尸体。

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 adverb /ˈfɔ:rmoast/

Foremost

首先; 最重要的

Meaning

most importantly; above all; in the first place

Example

First and foremost, we need to ensure safety.

首先，我们需要确保安全。

C2 verb /kædʒ/

cadge

乞讨

Meaning

To beg or obtain something, especially food or money, without paying for it.

Example

He tried to cadge a free meal from the restaurant.

他试图从餐厅要一顿免费的饭。

C2 adjective /ˈfæləbl/

fallible

容易犯错

Meaning

capable of making mistakes or being wrong

Example

Even experts are fallible and can make errors.

即使是专家也会犯错。

B1 noun /ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪmənt/

Unemployment

失业

Meaning

the state of being unemployed; lack of paid work

Example

The unemployment rate has increased significantly this year.

今年失业率显著上升。

B2 noun /ˈæktɪˌvɪzəm/

activism

行动主义

Meaning

The policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change.

Example

Her environmental activism inspired many young people to take action.

她的环保行动主义激励了许多年轻人采取行动。

C2 noun /kəˈlɒsəs/

colossus

巨人

Meaning

A person or thing of enormous size, importance, or ability.

Example

Einstein was a colossus in the world of science.

爱因斯坦是科学界的巨人。

C2 noun /ˈplɛnɪtjuːd/

plenitude

丰富

Meaning

the condition of being full or abundant; a great quantity

Example

The garden was a plenitude of flowers in spring.

春天的花园充满了花卉的丰富性。

C2 adverb /əˈsʌndər/

asunder

分成碎片

Meaning

into separate parts; apart

Example

The ancient empire was torn asunder by war.

古老的帝国在战争中被撕裂成碎片。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈendɪŋ/

Unending

无尽的

Meaning

continuing forever; without end

Example

The unending rain made the day feel gloomy.

无尽的雨让这一天显得阴沉。

C2 verb /ˈstræɡəl/

straggle

不规则地移动

Meaning

To move or spread in an irregular, scattered, or untidy way.

Example

The children began to straggle behind on the long hike.

孩子们开始在漫长的徒步旅行中掉队。

C2 noun /ˈæntɪfɒn/

antiphon

反诗

Meaning

a short chant or verse sung responsively in Christian worship, typically sung before or after a psalm or canticle

Example

The choir sang the antiphon before beginning the main hymn.

合唱团在开始主要圣歌之前唱了反诗。

B2 noun /ˌɛkskləˈmeɪʃən/

exclamation

感叹

Meaning

A sudden cry or remark expressing strong emotion or surprise.

Example

She let out an exclamation of joy when she heard the news.

当她听到这个消息时，她发出了喜悦的感叹。

B1 adjective /ɪkˈstendɪd/

extended

扩展的

Meaning

longer or larger than usual; continuing for a longer time

Example

They took an extended vacation in Europe this summer.

他们这个夏天在欧洲度过了一个扩展的假期。

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。

B1 verb /əˈdɒpt/

adopt

收养

Meaning

To take something as your own, such as a child, idea, or method.

Example

They decided to adopt a child from the orphanage.

他们决定从孤儿院收养一个孩子。

C2 adjective /ˌpɛntəˈveɪlənt/

pentavalent

五价

Meaning

Having a valence of five, especially in chemistry.

Example

Phosphorus can exist in a pentavalent state.

磷可以以五价状态存在。

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。

C1 noun /ˈpen.əns/

Penance

忏悔; 为做错事所接受的惩罚

Meaning

punishment that you accept for doing something wrong; an act of showing that you are sorry for sin

Example

The monk performed penance for his past mistakes.

和尚因他的过去错误而进行忏悔。

A1 pronoun /ˈɛvribɒdi/

everybody

大家

Meaning

all people; everyone

Example

Everybody enjoyed the party.

大家都享受了派对。