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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 noun /ˈvɛriəns/

variance

方差
Meaning
the state of being different or inconsistent; in statistics, a measure of the spread between numbers
Example
There is a wide variance in students' performance levels.
学生的表现水平有很大的方差。
C1 noun /ˌvɜːrtʃuˈoʊsoʊ/

virtuoso

艺术大师
Meaning
A person highly skilled in music, art, or another artistic pursuit.
Example
The pianist is a true virtuoso, captivating audiences worldwide.
这位钢琴家是真正的艺术大师，吸引着全球的观众。
C1 verb /əbˈdʌkt/

abduct

绑架
Meaning
to take someone away illegally by force or deception
Example
The criminal tried to abduct the child in broad daylight.
罪犯试图在光天化日之下绑架那个孩子。
C1 noun /ˈbʊl.ək/

Bullock

牛犊
Meaning
a young bull; a castrated bull used for farm work
Example
The farmer used a bullock to plow the field.
农民用牛犊来耕地。
C1 noun /ɪnˌkɑːsəˈreɪʃən/

incarceration

监禁
Meaning
the state of being imprisoned or confined
Example
The criminal faced years of incarceration for his crimes.
罪犯因其罪行被监禁多年。
C1 noun /ˈmæɡnɪtuːd/

Magnitude

震级；大小；重要性
Meaning
The great size or extent of something; importance
Example
The magnitude of the earthquake was measured at 7.5 on the Richter scale.
地震的震级在里氏规模上测量为7.5。
C1 adjective /ˈkɔː.stɪk/

caustic

腐蚀性的, 尖刻的
Meaning
able to burn or corrode by chemical action; severely sarcastic
Example
Her caustic remarks hurt his feelings.
她尖刻的评论伤害了他的感情。
C1 verb; noun /beltʃ/

belch

打嗝
Meaning
to expel air noisily from the stomach through the mouth; to emit or pour out suddenly and forcefully
Example
After drinking the soda, he belched loudly.
喝了汽水后，他大声打嗝。
C1 verb /koʊˈhæbɪt/

cohabit

同居
Meaning
To live together, often as partners without being married.
Example
They decided to cohabit before getting married.
他们决定在结婚前同居。
C1 verb /əˈvɛndʒ/

avenge

报仇
Meaning
to inflict harm in return for an injury or wrong done to oneself or another
Example
He vowed to avenge his brother's death.
他发誓为自己兄弟的死亡报仇。
C1 verb /ɡɔːr/

gore

用角刺穿
Meaning
to pierce with horns or tusks; spilled blood
Example
The bull gored the matador during the fight.
公牛在斗牛过程中刺伤了斗牛士。
C1 adjective /ˈɪndɪɡoʊ bluː/

Indigo-blue

靛蓝
Meaning
a deep blue color with a purplish tinge
Example
The indigo-blue sky looked magnificent at twilight.
在暮光中，靛蓝色的天空看起来壮丽。
C1 verb /vaɪ/

vie

争夺
Meaning
To compete eagerly with someone in order to do or achieve something.
Example
Several companies are vying for the contract.
几家公司正在争夺合同。
C1 noun /ˈmeɪsən/

mason

泥瓦匠
Meaning
a person skilled in building with stone, brick, or concrete
Example
The mason carefully laid the bricks for the new house.
泥瓦匠小心地铺设了新房子的砖块。
C1 verb /dɪˈflɛkt/

deflect

偏离 / 避免
Meaning
to cause something to change direction; to avoid answering directly
Example
The shield deflected the incoming arrow.
盾牌偏离了来袭的箭。
C1 noun ˌɪn.toʊˈneɪ.ʃən

intonation

语调
Meaning
The rise and fall of tone in speech and pronunciation.
Example
Proper intonation enhances the clarity of a speech.
正确的语调提高演讲的清晰度。
C1 noun /ˈsɪvɪks/

civics

公民教育
Meaning
the study of the rights and duties of citizens and how government works
Example
Civics helps students understand their responsibilities as citizens.
公民教育帮助学生理解作为公民的责任。
C1 verb /ɪkˈspaʊnd/

expound

详细阐述
Meaning
to present and explain in detail
Example
The professor expounded the theory in simple terms.
教授用简单的术语详细阐述了这个理论。
C1 adverb /ˌhɛdˈfɜrst/

headfirst

头朝前
Meaning
With the head leading; in a reckless or hasty manner.
Example
He dived headfirst into the pool.
他头朝前跳入游泳池。
C1 noun /ˈvæɡ.ə.bɒnd/

Vagabond

流浪汉; 无家可归者
Meaning
a person who has no home or job and travels from place to place
Example
The old vagabond wandered through the streets looking for food.
那位年老的流浪汉在街头四处游荡寻找食物。
C1 noun /ˈfiːtəs/

fetus

胎儿
Meaning
an unborn or unhatched offspring in the womb or egg
Example
The doctor explained the development of the fetus during pregnancy.
医生解释了胎儿在怀孕期间的发展。
C1 adjective /ˌkɒndɪˈsɛndɪŋ/

condescending

居高临下
Meaning
having or showing an attitude of patronizing superiority
Example
Her condescending tone upset her colleagues.
她居高临下的语气让她的同事感到不满。
C1 noun /ˈæpərtʃər/

aperture

孔洞 / 缝隙
Meaning
an opening, hole, or gap, especially one that lets in light
Example
Light entered through the small aperture in the wall.
光线通过墙上的小孔径进入。
C1 adjective /ˈkɒn.ɪ.fər.əs/

coniferous

与针叶树有关
Meaning
Relating to cone-bearing trees that usually have needle-like leaves and remain green year-round.
Example
Pine trees are coniferous and grow in colder climates.
松树是针叶树，在寒冷的气候中生长。
C1 adjective /ˌɒbsəˈliːt/

obsolete

过时的
Meaning
No longer in use or out of date.
Example
Floppy disks are now completely obsolete.
软盘现在完全过时了。
C1 noun /brɪm/

Brim

边缘; 边沿
Meaning
the projecting edge of a hat; the edge or lip of something
Example
The wide brim of his hat protected him from the scorching sun.
他帽子宽大的边缘保护他免受炽热阳光的照射。
C1 adjective /rɪˈtæl.i.ə.tɔːr.i/

retaliatory

报复性
Meaning
Taking action in response to another's action, characterized as punitive, revengeful, or counteractive.
Example
The country imposed retaliatory tariffs in response to trade sanctions.
该国对贸易制裁实施了报复性关税。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnˈɪntɪmeɪtɪŋ/

unintimating

没有暗示
Meaning
Not giving a hint or suggestion; not indicating.
Example
His unintimating tone gave no clue of his true feelings.
他的没有暗示的语气没有透露他真正的感受。
C1 noun nɪˈmɒnɪks

mnemonics

记忆法，助记符
Meaning
A technique to aid memory; a device such as a pattern of letters, ideas, or associations
Example
Mnemonics help in remembering complex concepts easily.
助记符帮助轻松记住复杂的概念。
C1 verb /ˈhʌsəl/

hustle

努力 / 快速移动
Meaning
to move quickly and energetically; to push or work hard to achieve something
Example
She had to hustle to finish the project on time.
她必须努力工作才能按时完成项目。
C1 noun /ˈɑn.set/

Onset

开始; 起始
Meaning
the beginning or early stages of something; the start of a medical condition
Example
The onset of winter brought heavy snowfall.
冬天的开始带来了大雪。
C1 verb /ˈstɪp.jʊ.leɪt/

stipulate

规定
Meaning
to demand or specify a condition in an agreement or contract
Example
The contract stipulates that payment must be made within 30 days.
合同规定付款必须在30天内完成。
C1 noun /ˈstəʊ.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/

stoicism

斯多伊主义
Meaning
The endurance of pain or hardship without the display of feelings and without complaint.
Example
His stoicism during hardship was admirable.
他在困境中的斯多伊主义令人钦佩。
C1 verb /kənˈsɛptʃuəlaɪz/

conceptualize

构思
Meaning
to form an idea or concept of something in your mind
Example
The artist conceptualized a new design for the exhibition.
艺术家为展览构思了一个新的设计。
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.
C1 adjective /ʌnˈvaɪəbl/

unviable

不可行的
Meaning
Not capable of working successfully; not feasible or practical.
Example
The project was deemed unviable due to high costs.
由于高昂的成本，该项目被认为不可行。
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。
C1 adjective /ˌɪn.ɪˈfɛk.tʃu.əl/

ineffectual

无效
Meaning
Not producing any or the desired effect; lacking the ability or qualities to achieve a purpose.
Example
The manager’s ineffectual leadership caused the team to lose motivation.
经理无效的领导导致团队失去了动力。
C1 noun /əˈsæsɪn/

Assassin

刺客
Meaning
a person who murders an important person for political or religious reasons
Example
The president was protected from potential assassins by security guards.
总统被保安人员保护，免受潜在刺客的攻击。
C1 noun ˌvɜː.səˈtɪl.ɪ.ti

versatility

多功能性
Meaning
Ability to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities; having many different skills.
Example
His versatility made him successful in multiple fields.
他的多功能性使他在多个领域取得成功。
C1 adjective ˈæl.ɡə.rɪ.ðəm drɪv.ən

algorithm-driven

由算法驱动。
Meaning
Controlled or powered by computer algorithms.
Example
Algorithm-driven systems increase accuracy.
算法驱动的系统提高了准确性。
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。
C1 adjective ˈek.wɪ.tə.bəl

equitable

公平的
Meaning
Fair and impartial
Example
Equitable AI ensures fairness in technology use.
公平的人工智能确保了技术使用中的公平性。
C1 noun /dɪsˈsɜːrvɪs/

disservice

损害
Meaning
A harmful action; something that does damage rather than help.
Example
Spreading false information is a disservice to the community.
传播虚假信息对社区是一种损害。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdetɪd/

Indebted

负债的; 感激的
Meaning
owing money or gratitude to someone; obligated; grateful
Example
I am deeply indebted to my teacher for all her guidance.
我对我的老师为我提供的所有指导深感感激。
C1 verb /ˈkrɒs.briːd/

crossbreed

杂交
Meaning
to produce an animal or plant by mating two different breeds, varieties, or species
Example
Farmers crossbreed cows to improve milk production.
农民通过交配不同品种的牛来提高奶产量。
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 noun /ˈæmpɛər/

ampere

安培
Meaning
A unit of electric current in the International System of Units (SI), symbolized as A.
Example
The current flowing through the wire is measured in amperes.
流经电线的电流以安培为单位进行测量。
C1 noun /ˈrɒstrəm/

rostrum

讲台
Meaning
A raised platform for speakers, performers, or leaders.
Example
The politician delivered a speech from the rostrum.
政治家在讲台上发表了演讲。
C1 adjective /ˈpɪt.i.ləs/

pitiless

无情
Meaning
showing no pity or compassion; cruel
Example
The pitiless ruler ignored the suffering of his people.
无情的统治者忽视了他人民的痛苦。
C1 adjective /θiːˈmætɪk/

thematic

主题的
Meaning
Relating to or based on a theme.
Example
The book is organized into thematic chapters.
这本书按主题章节组织。
C1 noun /ˌdɛtəˈneɪʃən/

detonation

爆炸
Meaning
The act of exploding or causing something to explode.
Example
The sudden detonation shook the entire building.
突如其来的爆炸震动了整个大楼。
C1 verb /ɪˈloʊp/

elope

偷偷结婚
Meaning
to run away secretly in order to get married, especially without parental consent
Example
The young couple decided to elope to another city.
这对年轻情侣决定逃到另一个城市结婚。
C1 verb /əˈtɛst/

attest

证实
Meaning
To provide or serve as clear evidence of; to confirm or certify the truth of something.
Example
The witness attested to the accuracy of the report.
证人证明报告的准确性。
C1 noun /ˈɔɪntmənt/

ointment

药膏
Meaning
A smooth, oily substance applied to the skin for healing or soothing.
Example
The doctor prescribed an ointment for the burn on his arm.
医生为他手臂上的烧伤开了一种药膏。
C1 adjective /ˈænsɪləri/

ancillary

附属的
Meaning
providing necessary support to the main system or organization
Example
The company provides ancillary services to the healthcare industry.
公司为医疗行业提供附加服务。
C1 verb /səbˈstænʃieɪt/

substantiate

证实
Meaning
To provide evidence to support or prove the truth of something.
Example
The lawyer worked to substantiate the claims with solid evidence.
律师努力通过确凿证据来证实这些主张。
C1 adjective /ˈmæn.li/

Manly

男子气概的; 勇敢的; 大胆的
Meaning
having qualities traditionally associated with men; brave; courageous
Example
He showed manly courage during the crisis.
在危机中，他展示了男子气概的勇气。
C1 adjective /ˈædʒɪteɪtɪd/

Agitated

激动的; 焦虑的; 不安的; 以负面方式兴奋
Meaning
disturbed; anxious; restless; excited in a negative way
Example
He became agitated when he heard the bad news.
当他听到坏消息时，他变得激动。
C1 noun /pəˈfjuː.mər.i/

perfumery

香水行业
Meaning
the art, business, or products of making perfumes
Example
She works in a perfumery that creates luxury scents.
她在一家香水厂工作，创造奢华的香气。
C1 verb /ˌpriːdɪˈtɜːrmɪn/

predetermine

预定
Meaning
to establish or decide something in advance
Example
The outcome of the match seemed predetermined.
比赛结果似乎是预定的。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈkluːsɪv/

inconclusive

不确定的
Meaning
Not leading to a definite result or decision.
Example
The investigation remained inconclusive due to a lack of evidence.
由于缺乏证据，调查仍然是没有结果的。
C1 noun /ˈseɪ.tən/

Satan

撒旦
Meaning
the chief evil spirit; the Devil in Christian and Islamic belief
Example
According to religious texts, Satan tempts people to sin.
根据宗教经典，撒旦诱惑人们犯罪。
C1 noun /ˌdɛfəˈmeɪʃən/

defamation

诽谤
Meaning
the act of damaging someone's reputation by making false statements
Example
The newspaper was sued for defamation of character.
该报因诽谤被起诉。
C1 noun, verb /strænd/

strand

线 / 搁浅
Meaning
Noun: A single thin length of thread, wire, or similar. Verb: To leave someone or something without a way of moving or leaving.
Example
The storm stranded many tourists on the island.
暴风雨让许多游客滞留在岛上。
C1 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈtæŋɡl/

disentangle

解开
Meaning
To free something or someone from a tangle or complication.
Example
She tried to disentangle her hair from the branches.
她试图把头发从树枝上解开。
C1 noun /ˌmjuːnɪsɪˈpæləti/

municipality

Meaning
a city or town that has its own local government
Example
The municipality is planning to build a new library.
C1 noun /ɡaɪz/

guise

伪装
Meaning
An external form, appearance, or manner of presentation, often hiding the true nature
Example
He approached in the guise of a friend.
他以朋友的伪装接近。
C1 adjective /ˈtʃɛkərd/

chequered

棋盘格的
Meaning
Having a pattern of squares, or marked by varied and contrasting experiences or periods.
Example
He had a chequered career with both great successes and failures.
他有一段棋盘格的职业生涯，既有巨大的成功，也有失败。
C1 noun/verb /rɪˈproʊtʃ/

reproach

指责 / 批评
Meaning
An expression of disapproval or disappointment; to criticize someone for doing wrong.
Example
She reproached him for arriving late to the meeting.
她因迟到而责备了他。
C1 adjective /stɔːntʃ/

staunch

坚定的, 忠诚的
Meaning
Loyal, committed, and firm in support.
Example
She is a staunch supporter of environmental protection.
她是环境保护的坚定支持者。
C1 adjective /dɪˈvɔɪd/

devoid

空虚
Meaning
Completely lacking or without something.
Example
His speech was devoid of any real emotion.
他的演讲完全缺乏任何真实的情感。
C1 noun /kənˈtɛndər/

contender

竞争者, 争夺者
Meaning
a person or team competing for a title or prize
Example
She is a strong contender for the mayoral position.
她是市长职位的强有力竞争者。
C1 noun /ˌnɑm.əˈni/

Nominee

提名人
Meaning
a person who is nominated for an office, award, or honor
Example
She was the nominee for the Best Actress award.
她是最佳女演员奖项的提名人。
C1 noun /bəˈnɛv.ə.ləns/

benevolence

仁慈或慈爱
Meaning
The quality of being well meaning and kindly; the disposition to do good.
Example
His benevolence towards the poor earned him respect.
他的仁慈使他赢得了贫穷者的尊重。
C1 adjective /ˈsaʊnd.pruːf/

Sound-proof

隔音的; 防止声音进出
Meaning
impervious to sound; preventing sound from entering or leaving
Example
The recording studio has sound-proof walls.
录音室有隔音墙。
C1 verb /bloʊt/

bloat

膨胀
Meaning
to swell or cause to swell, often due to fluid or gas
Example
Eating too much junk food can bloat your stomach.
吃太多垃圾食品会让你的胃膨胀。
C1 adjective /ˌɪn.dɪˈspen.sə.bəl/

indispensable

不可或缺
Meaning
Absolutely necessary, essential
Example
Water is indispensable for human survival.
水对人类生存至关重要。
C1 verb, noun /træmp/

tramp

流浪者 / 沉重地走
Meaning
to walk heavily or noisily; a person who travels from place to place on foot, often homeless
Example
They tramped through the forest in heavy boots.
他们穿着厚重的靴子在森林中走。
C1 adjective /ˌzɛnəˈfoʊbɪk/

xenophobic

排外的
Meaning
having or showing a dislike or fear of people from other countries
Example
The leader’s xenophobic comments sparked outrage across the country.
领导人的排外言论在全国范围内引起了愤怒。
C1 verb /kənˈfleɪt/

conflate

合并 / 混合
Meaning
To combine two or more things, often confusingly, into one.
Example
The article tends to conflate facts with opinions.
文章倾向于将事实和意见混为一谈。
C1 adjective /ˈɑp.ər.ə.tɪv/

Operative

有效的; 运行中的; 工作中的; 操作性的;
Meaning
Functioning; in effect; working; active;
Example
The new safety protocols became operative immediately after the accident.
新的安全协议在事故发生后立即生效。
C1 adjective /ˈpoʊləraɪzd/

polarized

极化的
Meaning
divided into two sharply contrasting groups or opinions
Example
The debate polarized the community on the issue of climate change.
辩论使社区在气候变化问题上分裂。
C1 verb /ˈvɪktɪmaɪz/

victimize

迫害
Meaning
To make someone a victim, often by treating them unfairly or cruelly.
Example
The corrupt officials victimized the poor villagers.
腐败的官员对贫困的村民进行了迫害。
C1 noun ˌɪnsjʊˈleɪʃən

insulation

绝缘
Meaning
Material used to prevent heat, sound, or electricity from being transmitted from one area to another.
Example
Insulation of food storage areas can prevent pests from entering.
食品储存区的绝缘可以防止害虫进入。
C1 noun /ˈblʌdˌbæθ/

bloodbath

血腥屠杀
Meaning
an event in which a lot of people are killed or injured, especially in a violent conflict
Example
The war turned into a bloody bloodbath.
战争变成了一场血腥的屠杀。
C1 adjective /ˈnæs.ənt/

nascent

初生的
Meaning
Emerging, developing, or in the early stages of formation
Example
The nascent technology is revolutionizing industries.
初生的技术正在革命化各行各业。
C1 noun/verb /ɡæʃ/

gash

深割伤
Meaning
A long, deep cut or wound; to cut deeply or violently.
Example
He had a deep gash on his leg after the accident.
他在事故后腿部有一个深深的割伤。
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 verb dɪˈsaɪ.fɚ

decipher

解密, 解读, 翻译
Meaning
To convert something written in code into normal language; to succeed in understanding the meaning of something.
Example
It took hours to decipher the ancient script.
花了几个小时解密这段古老的文字。
C1 verb /dɪsˈpleɪs/

displace

取代
Meaning
to force someone or something out of their usual or original position; to replace or substitute
Example
The new technology will displace many traditional manufacturing jobs.
新技术将取代许多传统的制造业工作。
C1 noun ˈʌp.raɪ.zɪŋ

uprising

起义
Meaning
An act of resistance or rebellion; a revolt against an authority or government.
Example
The uprising marked the beginning of the revolution.
起义标志着革命的开始。
C1 verb/noun /snɑːrl/

snarl

咆哮，堵塞
Meaning
to growl aggressively with bared teeth; a tangle or mess
Example
The dog snarled at the stranger near the gate.
狗对门口的陌生人咆哮。
C1 noun /əˈbɪs/

abyss

深渊
Meaning
a deep, immeasurable space, chasm, or void; something seemingly without end
Example
The climbers looked down into the dark abyss below.
攀登者看着下面的黑暗深渊。
C1 adjective /ˈdɒɡɪd/

dogged

顽强
Meaning
showing stubborn determination and persistence
Example
She succeeded through dogged determination.
她通过顽强的决心取得了成功。
C1 noun /fɪkˈseɪ.ʃən/

fixation

固执的兴趣或对某事或某人的执念
Meaning
An obsessive interest in or feeling about someone or something.
Example
His fixation on perfectionism delayed project completion.
他对完美主义的固执导致项目完成的延迟。
C1 noun /ˈræmpɑːrt/

rampart

城墙
Meaning
a defensive wall of a castle or fort
Example
The soldiers stood on the rampart, watching the enemy approach.
士兵们站在城墙上，观察着敌人的接近。
C1 noun ɪnˈflɛk.ʃən

inflection

语调变化
Meaning
The change in pitch or tone of voice when speaking for emphasis.
Example
His inflection kept the audience engaged.
他的语调让观众保持关注。
C1 adjective /ˈpɔːltri/

paltry

微不足道, 微小
Meaning
small or meager; lacking in value or importance
Example
They offered him a paltry sum for his work.
他们为他的工作提供了微不足道的报酬。
C1 noun ˈsɪn.tæks

syntax

语法
Meaning
The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language.
Example
Programming languages follow strict syntax rules.
编程语言遵循严格的语法规则。
C1 noun /ˌkɒk.əˈtuː/

Cockatoo

凤头鹦鹉
Meaning
a large parrot with a prominent crest that can be raised or lowered
Example
The white cockatoo raised its beautiful crest.
白色凤头鹦鹉举起了它美丽的冠羽。
C1 verb, adjective, noun /spruːs/

spruce

整理 / 一种树
Meaning
to make neat or tidy in appearance; also refers to an evergreen tree
Example
He spruced up his room before the guests arrived.
他在客人到达之前整理了他的房间。
C1 adjective /ˈærəbəl/

arable

可耕种的
Meaning
suitable for growing crops or farming
Example
The farmer purchased arable land to expand his crops.
农民购买了可耕种的土地，以扩大他的作物。
C1 verb /dɔːnt/

daunt

威吓
Meaning
to make someone feel intimidated, discouraged, or less confident
Example
The steep climb did not daunt the experienced hikers.
陡峭的攀登没有让经验丰富的登山者气馁。
C1 verb/adjective /dɪˈdʒɛnəreɪt/

degenerate

堕落
Meaning
To decline or deteriorate in quality, character, or condition; or someone with low moral standards.
Example
The once thriving empire began to degenerate into chaos.
曾经繁荣的帝国开始衰退成混乱。
C1 adjective /aɪˈreɪt/

irate

愤怒的
Meaning
Extremely angry.
Example
The customer became irate after waiting for hours.
顾客在等待了几个小时后变得愤怒。
C1 adjective ˌnɒnˈvɜːr.bəl

nonverbal

非语言
Meaning
Communication using body language, facial expressions, or gestures instead of words
Example
Nonverbal cues play a crucial role in effective communication.
非语言提示在有效沟通中起着至关重要的作用。
C1 verb /ˈdæb.əl/

dabble

浅尝辄止
Meaning
To take part in an activity in a casual or superficial way.
Example
He dabbled in painting during his college days.
他在大学时涉足绘画。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnˈpɑr.də.nə.bəl/

Unpardonable

不可宽恕的
Meaning
too bad to be forgiven; inexcusable
Example
His betrayal of trust was an unpardonable offense.
他的背叛是不可原谅的罪行。
C1 verb /kənˈviːn/

convene

集合，召集会议或集会
Meaning
to come together or assemble, especially for a meeting or formal gathering
Example
The board will convene tomorrow to discuss the new policy.
董事会将在明天召开，讨论新的政策。
C1 verb /ˈteɪpər/

taper

逐渐变窄
Meaning
To gradually decrease in width, thickness, or intensity.
Example
The road tapers off as it reaches the mountains.
这条路在到达山区时逐渐变窄。
C1 adjective /dɪˈspɜːrst/

dispersed

分散的
Meaning
Scattered or spread across a wide area.
Example
The dispersed population made it difficult to provide public services.
分散的人口使得提供公共服务变得困难。
C1 verb ˈɔːr.kɪ.streɪt

orchestrate

协调
Meaning
To plan or coordinate the elements of (a situation) to produce a desired effect, especially surreptitiously.
Example
He skillfully orchestrated the entire event.
他巧妙地策划了整个活动。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈvɛntɪv/

inventive

富有创意的
Meaning
Having the ability to create or design new things or to think originally.
Example
The inventor was known for his inventive solutions to everyday problems.
发明家以其富有创意的解决方案而闻名。
C1 noun /ˈtʌrɪt/

turret

一个较大塔楼或建筑物顶部的小塔
Meaning
A small tower on top of a larger tower or building, often used in castles or fortifications.
Example
The castle was guarded by soldiers stationed in the turret.
城堡由驻守在塔楼中的士兵守卫。
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。
C1 noun /dʌsk/

Dusk

黄昏; 傍晚
Meaning
the period of the day when daylight is fading; twilight
Example
They walked along the beach during dusk, watching the sunset.
他们在黄昏时分在海滩上走，观看日落。
C1 adjective /ɡroʊˈtɛsk/

grotesque

Meaning
comically or repulsively ugly or distorted
Example
The sculpture was so grotesque that it frightened the children.
C1 adjective /ˈbɔɪstərəs/

boisterous

喧闹
Meaning
noisy, energetic, and cheerful; rowdy
Example
The children were boisterous during the birthday party.
孩子们在生日派对上很喧闹。
C1 noun /hɑːrp/

Harp

竖琴
Meaning
a large triangular musical instrument with strings that are plucked
Example
The angel played a beautiful melody on the harp.
天使在竖琴上弹奏了一首美丽的旋律。