B2 verb /suː/

sue

起诉

Meaning

to bring a lawsuit against someone in a court of law

Example

She decided to sue the company for damages.

她决定起诉公司要求赔偿。

C1 noun /ˌrɛmɪˈnɪsəns/

reminiscence

回忆

Meaning

a story or memory about past events

Example

He shared a reminiscence of his childhood days in the village.

他分享了他在村庄的童年时光的回忆。

B2 verb, adjective /ɪˈlæbəreɪt/ (verb), /ɪˈlæbərət/ (adjective)

elaborate

详细说明 / 设计复杂的

Meaning

verb: to explain something in detail; adjective: detailed and complicated in design

Example

She asked him to elaborate on his proposal.

她要求他详细说明他的提议。

B2 noun /ˈhɑːr.mə.ni/

harmony

和谐

Meaning

A pleasing combination of different elements or a state of peaceful coexistence.

Example

A society thrives when there is harmony among its people.

一个社会在其人民之间有和谐时会繁荣。

A1 noun /eɡ/

Egg

蛋

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 noun ˈæp.ə.taɪt

appetite

食欲

Meaning

A natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, especially for food.

Example

Junk food increases appetite unnaturally.

垃圾食品会不自然地增加食欲。

B1 noun /əˈkeɪ.ʒən/

Occasion

场合; 特殊事件

Meaning

a particular time or instance of an event; a special celebration

Example

Their wedding was a joyous occasion.

他们的婚礼是一个喜庆的场合。

C1 verb /əˈnʌl/

annul

取消

Meaning

to declare something legally invalid or cancel it

Example

The court decided to annul the marriage due to fraud.

法院决定因欺诈取消婚姻。

B1 adjective /əˈrɪdʒ.ɪ.nəl/

Original

原始的; 主要的; 真实的

Meaning

first; fundamental; primary; authentic

Example

This is the original document, not a copy.

这是原始文件，不是副本。

C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈskraɪbəbəl/

Indescribable

无法形容

Meaning

impossible to describe or express in words; beyond description

Example

The beauty of the sunset was indescribable.

夕阳的美丽是无法形容的。

B1 noun/adjective /ˈnɒvəl/

novel

小说 / 新的

Meaning

A long fictional narrative; also something new or unusual.

Example

She spent the weekend reading a historical novel.

她在周末阅读了一本历史小说。

A1 noun /breɪk/

break

休息

Meaning

A pause in work or during an activity or event.

Example

Short breaks refresh your mind.

短暂的休息可以让你的思维焕然一新。

B2 noun /ˈnuː.səns/

Nuisance

麻烦; 打扰;

Meaning

a person, thing, or circumstance causing inconvenience or annoyance

Example

The constant noise from construction is a real nuisance.

建筑施工的持续噪音是一种真正的麻烦。

C2 noun /ˈlænjæp/

lagniappe

额外礼物

Meaning

A small gift or bonus given by a seller to a customer.

Example

The shopkeeper offered a piece of candy as a lagniappe.

店主作为额外礼物提供了一颗糖果。

C2 adjective /ɑːrˈθʊr.i.ən/

arthurian

与亚瑟王相关的

Meaning

Relating to the legendary King Arthur and the stories surrounding him.

Example

The novel is set in an Arthurian world of knights and castles.

这部小说设定在一个亚瑟王的世界里，充满了骑士和城堡。

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 adjective /ˈroʊ.ɡɪʃ/

Roguish

调皮的; 狡猾的

Meaning

mischievous; playfully dishonest

Example

His roguish smile suggested he was up to some mischief.

他的调皮笑容暗示着他正在策划一些恶作剧。

B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈteɪk/

overtake

超过

Meaning

to catch up with and pass someone or something; to surpass

Example

The runner managed to overtake his competitor in the final lap.

跑步者在最后一圈超过了他的竞争对手。

A2 verb /əˈnaʊns/

announce

宣布

Meaning

to make a formal public statement about something

Example

The company will announce the new product tomorrow.

公司明天将宣布新产品。

A2 adjective /maɪld/

mild

温和

Meaning

not severe or strong; gentle in nature

Example

The patient had only mild symptoms.

病人只有轻微的症状。

C1 noun /səˈprɑːnoʊ/

soprano

女性或男孩的最高唱功

Meaning

the highest female or boy’s singing voice

Example

She sang beautifully in the soprano range during the concert.

她在音乐会期间以女高音的音域唱得非常美。

C1 noun /ˈɪn.fən.tri/

Infantry

步兵

Meaning

soldiers marching or fighting on foot; foot soldiers collectively

Example

The infantry advanced across the battlefield on foot.

步兵在战场上走路前进。

C2 verb /ˈsʌpjʊˌreɪt/

suppurate

化脓

Meaning

to form or discharge pus, usually as a result of infection

Example

The wound began to suppurate after a few days.

伤口在几天后开始脓液化。

B1 verb /ˈedɪt/

edit

编辑

Meaning

to make changes to improve or correct something

Example

I need to edit this document before submission.

我需要在提交之前编辑这个文档。

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 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈprɛsəbl̩/

irrepressible

不可抑制的

Meaning

Impossible to control or restrain.

Example

She had an irrepressible urge to laugh during the speech.

她在演讲中无法掩饰自己无法抑制的笑意。

B2 adjective rəʊˈbʌst

robust

强壮

Meaning

Strong and healthy; vigorous; able to withstand or overcome adverse conditions.

Example

The robust infrastructure ensures reliable communication.

强大的基础设施确保可靠的通信。

C2 verb /bɪˈdɛk/

bedeck

装饰

Meaning

to decorate or adorn something in a showy way

Example

The hall was bedecked with flowers for the wedding.

大厅为婚礼装饰了花卉。

C1 noun /ɪnˈkrəʊtʃmənt/

encroachment

侵占

Meaning

the act of gradually intruding or taking over someone’s rights, land, or space

Example

The villagers protested against the encroachment on their farmland.

村民们抗议侵占他们的农田。

C1 noun /ˈpɑːrlər/

parlor

客厅，商店

Meaning

A sitting room in a private house, or a shop providing specified services.

Example

They welcomed the guests into the front parlor.

他们在前厅迎接了客人。

C1 adjective /ˈmɒdʒʊlər/

modular

模块化

Meaning

Employing or involving a module or modules as the basis of design or construction.

Example

The modular design allows for easy customization and scalability.

模块化设计允许轻松定制和可扩展性。

C1 noun /dɪn/

din

噪音

Meaning

a loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise

Example

The din of traffic outside made it hard to concentrate.

外面交通的噪音让集中注意力变得困难。

C2 adjective /ˌeθ.noʊˈsen.trɪk/

ethnocentric

民族中心主义

Meaning

evaluating other cultures according to the standards of one's own culture

Example

His ethnocentric attitude made it hard for him to appreciate foreign traditions.

他的民族中心主义态度让他很难欣赏外国的传统。

B2 adjective /kəmˈpɛlɪŋ/

compelling

引人注目的

Meaning

Evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerful way.

Example

She gave a compelling speech about climate change.

她就气候变化发表了引人注目的演讲。

B2 noun /ˈpriː.tɛns/ or /prɪˈtɛns/

pretense

伪装, 假象

Meaning

A false appearance or claim; an act of pretending.

Example

His kindness was only a pretense to gain trust.

他的友善只是为了赢得信任的伪装。

A2 noun ˈhɪs.tər.i

History

历史

Meaning

The study of past events; a chronological record of events and heritage.

Example

The history of ancient civilizations fascinates scholars.

古代文明的历史吸引着学者。

C1 noun səˈsteɪnəbəl ænd kəˈlæbərətɪv əˈproʊtʃ

sustainable and collaborative approach

可持续和协作的方法

Meaning

A method of working together that can be maintained over time without depleting resources or causing harm.

Example

A sustainable and collaborative approach is crucial for solving environmental problems.

可持续和协作的方法对于解决环境问题至关重要。

C1 noun /kwɔːrˈtɛt/

quartet

四重奏

Meaning

A group of four people playing music or singing together.

Example

The string quartet performed beautifully at the concert.

弦乐四重奏在音乐会上表现得非常出色。

C2 noun /ˈstrɪplɪŋ/

stripling

年轻人

Meaning

a young man who is not yet fully grown

Example

The stripling dreamed of becoming a brave knight.

那个年轻人梦想成为一个勇敢的骑士。

B2 noun /ˈkʊk.uː/

Cuckoo

布谷鸟

Meaning

a bird known for its distinctive call and for laying eggs in other birds' nests

Example

We heard the cuckoo calling from the forest early in the morning.

我们在清晨听到了从森林传来的布谷鸟的叫声。

C2 noun /ˈvæləns/

valance

装饰帷幔

Meaning

A decorative drapery hung across the top of a window or bed.

Example

She chose a floral valance to match the curtains in her bedroom.

她选择了一款花卉装饰帷幔来搭配她卧室里的窗帘。

B2 adjective /dɪˈraɪvd/

derived

衍生的

Meaning

Developed or obtained from something else; not original.

Example

The word is derived from Latin.

这个词来源于拉丁语。

C2 verb /ɪnˈθroʊn/

enthrone

加冕

Meaning

to install someone on a throne or to give someone high status

Example

The king was enthroned in a grand ceremony.

国王在盛大的仪式上加冕。

B2 noun/verb /dɪˈvɔːrs/

divorce

离婚

Meaning

the legal ending of a marriage; to officially end a marriage

Example

After years of conflict, they decided to get a divorce.

经过多年的冲突，他们决定离婚。

C1 noun /ˈniːdəlwɜːrk/

needlework

针线活, 刺绣

Meaning

The craft of sewing, embroidery, or knitting done with a needle.

Example

Her grandmother taught her the art of needlework.

她的祖母教她针线活的艺术。

C1 noun æmˈbɪvələns

ambivalence

矛盾心态

Meaning

Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something; uncertainty or confusion.

Example

She felt ambivalence about taking the job offer.

她在接受工作邀请时感到矛盾心态。

C2 noun /ˈθɝː.moʊ.klaɪn/

thermocline

热跃层

Meaning

A layer in a body of water in which temperature changes rapidly with depth.

Example

The thermocline separates warm surface water from cold deep water.

热跃层将温暖的表层水与寒冷的深层水分开。

B2 adverb /ˈsɛkʃuəli/

sexually

性行为

Meaning

in a way that relates to or involves sexual activity or feelings

Example

The film was considered too sexually explicit for young audiences.

这部电影被认为对年轻观众来说过于性行为露骨。

C2 noun /pɛlf/

pelf

不正当的钱

Meaning

Money, especially when gained dishonorably.

Example

The corrupt official was motivated only by pelf.

腐败的官员仅仅是为了不正当的钱而动机。

C2 noun /ˌkɛəriˈætɪd/

caryatid

雕刻的女性形象柱子

Meaning

A stone carving of a draped female figure, used as a supporting column in architecture.

Example

The ancient temple featured a caryatid holding up the roof.

古老的寺庙里有一个凯瑞亚蒂德支撑着屋顶。

C2 noun /ˈhæknɪ/

hackney

出租马, 陈腐

Meaning

a horse kept for ordinary riding or hire; also used for something overused or trite

Example

The old hackney was still pulling the carriage.

那匹旧出租马仍然拉着马车。

C1 adjective /ˈperɪɡrɪn/

Peregrine

漫游的; 迁徙的; 旅行的

Meaning

wandering; traveling; migratory

Example

The peregrine falcon is known for its incredible speed.

游隼因其不可思议的速度而闻名。

C1 noun /ˌdiː.kɒmpəˈzɪʃən/

decomposition

分解

Meaning

the process of decaying or breaking down into simpler parts

Example

The decomposition of leaves enriches the soil.

叶子的分解使土壤更加肥沃。

C2 verb /bɪˈnʌm/

benumb

使麻木

Meaning

to make physically numb or without sensation; to make mentally dull or insensitive

Example

The freezing wind seemed to benumb his fingers within minutes.

刺骨的寒风几分钟内就使他的手指麻木了。

B2 adjective ɪkˈsplɪsɪt

explicit

明确

Meaning

Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.

Example

The instructions were explicit, leaving no room for confusion.

这些指令是明确的，没有留下任何混淆的空间。

C1 adjective /ˈtrænziənt/

Transient

短暂的; 临时的

Meaning

lasting for only a short time; temporary

Example

The beauty of spring flowers is transient.

春天花朵的美丽是短暂的。

C1 verb /əˈflɪkt/

afflict

使痛苦

Meaning

to cause pain, suffering, or distress to someone or something

Example

Many people are afflicted by seasonal allergies.

许多人受到季节性过敏的困扰。

C1 noun /ˈpəʊstˌskrɪpt/

postscript

附言

Meaning

an additional remark at the end of a letter or text, after the signature

Example

She added a brief postscript to thank him again.

她加了一句简短的附言，再次感谢他。

B1 verb /haɪər/

hire

雇用

Meaning

to employ someone for wages; to rent or engage services

Example

The company will hire new employees next month.

公司将在下个月雇用新员工。

A1 adverb /nɒt/

not

不

Meaning

used to make a word or phrase negative

Example

I do not like spicy food.

我不喜欢辣的食物。

B2 noun kəˈmɪʃ.ən

commission

委员会

Meaning

An official group of people entrusted by a government with a particular function.

Example

The commission recommends constitutional reforms.

委员会建议进行宪法改革。

C2 noun /bɪˈtroʊðəl/

betrothal

订婚

Meaning

The formal engagement to be married.

Example

Their betrothal was announced to the whole village.

他们的订婚在整个村庄宣布。

C2 adjective /ɒmˈnɪʃ.ənt/

Omniscient

全知的

Meaning

having complete knowledge; all-knowing

Example

The narrator in the novel appears to be omniscient, knowing every character's thoughts.

小说中的叙述者似乎是全知的，知道每个角色的思想。

B2 noun /ˈmɔɪs.tʃər/

Moisture

湿气

Meaning

water or dampness that exists in small amounts in the air or on a surface

Example

The skin cream helps retain moisture.

护肤霜有助于保持湿气。

C1 noun /dɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/

denunciation

指控 / 公共谴责

Meaning

the public condemnation or accusation of someone or something

Example

The journalist's article was a strong denunciation of corruption.

记者的文章是对腐败的强烈指控。

C2 adjective /ˈtɜːrbɪd/

turbid

浑浊

Meaning

Cloudy, opaque, or thick with suspended matter; confused or obscure in meaning.

Example

The river water became turbid after the heavy rains.

大雨过后，河水变得浑浊。

C1 noun/verb /ˈræfəl/

raffle

销售彩票

Meaning

A means of raising money by selling numbered tickets, one or more of which are drawn at random for a prize; to sell something in such a lottery.

Example

The charity decided to raffle a bicycle to raise funds.

慈善机构决定通过抽奖出售自行车来筹集资金。

C1 noun prəˈkjʊrmənt

procurement

采购

Meaning

The action of obtaining or procuring something, especially for official purposes.

Example

The procurement of modern equipment has improved research accuracy.

现代设备的采购提高了研究准确性。

B2 verb /snæp/

snap

折断

Meaning

to break suddenly; to speak angrily; to take a photograph quickly

Example

The rope snapped under the weight.

绳子在重压下断裂。

C2 noun /ˈbroʊmaɪd/

bromide

陈词滥调

Meaning

A trite or unoriginal idea or remark; also a chemical compound of bromine.

Example

His speech was full of old bromides about hard work.

他的演讲充满了关于努力工作的老生常谈。

A2 noun /dɪʃ/

Dish

盘子

Meaning

a shallow, flat-bottomed container for cooking or serving food; a particular variety or preparation of food served as part of a meal

Example

Please put the rice on the dish before serving.

请在上菜前将米饭放在盘子里。

B2 noun /hʊd/

Hood

蛇头罩

Meaning

the expandable neck region of certain snakes like cobras; a covering for the head

Example

The cobra spread its hood when it felt threatened.

眼镜蛇在感到威胁时展开了它的帽子。

B2 adjective /ˈtʃiːzi/

cheesy

便宜/过于感伤

Meaning

tacky, overly sentimental, or cheap in quality

Example

The movie was funny but a bit too cheesy.

电影很有趣，但有点太俗气了。

B1 noun kəˈpæs.ə.ti

capacity

容量

Meaning

The maximum amount that something can contain or produce; the ability or power to do or understand something.

Example

The cable has the capacity to handle vast data traffic.

这根电缆有能力处理大量数据流量。

A2 noun /fəˈtɒɡrəfi/

photography

摄影

Meaning

the art or practice of taking and processing photographs

Example

She studied photography in college.

她在大学里学习了摄影。

C2 verb /ˈhæroʊ/

harrow

折磨 / 耙

Meaning

to cause distress or torment; also to break up and smooth soil with a farm tool

Example

The tragic news harrowed the entire family.

悲惨的消息让全家人都痛苦不堪。

C1 adjective /ˈeɪ.mi.ə.bəl/

Amiable

友好且愉快；性格好；善良

Meaning

friendly and pleasant; good-natured; kind

Example

My neighbor is very amiable and always greets everyone warmly.

我的邻居非常友好，总是热情地问候每个人。

A2 verb /friːz/

freeze

冻结

Meaning

to become solid due to cold; to preserve by cold

Example

Water freezes at zero degrees Celsius.

水在零摄氏度下结冰。

B2 verb /məˈnɪpjʊleɪt/

manipulate

操控

Meaning

to handle or control skillfully; to influence someone in a clever way

Example

She can manipulate the software to create stunning graphics.

她可以操控软件，创造出令人惊叹的图形。

B2 noun /ˈməʊtərɪst/

motorist

驾驶员

Meaning

a person who drives a motor vehicle, especially a car or motorcycle

Example

The motorist stopped to help after seeing the accident on the highway.

驾驶员在高速公路上看到事故后停下来帮忙。

B2 noun /θaɪ/

thigh

大腿

Meaning

the part of the leg between the hip and the knee

Example

He felt pain in his right thigh after running for an hour.

他在跑了一个小时后感到右大腿疼痛。

C1 adjective /əˈluːf/

aloof

冷漠

Meaning

Not friendly or forthcoming; cool and distant.

Example

He remained aloof during the entire discussion.

他在整个讨论过程中都显得冷漠。

Meaning

to make a low, rough sound, often when exerting effort or expressing annoyance

Example

He grunted as he lifted the heavy box.

B2 adverb /ˌæksɪˈdɛntəli/

accidentally

偶然地

Meaning

happening by chance or unexpectedly

Example

He accidentally dropped the glass.

他不小心把玻璃杯打翻了。

B2 adjective /əˈdʒeɪsənt/

Adjacent

邻近的

Meaning

পার্শ্ববর্তী; সংলগ্ন; নিকটবর্তী;

Example

The hotel is adjacent to the shopping mall.

酒店与购物中心相邻。

B2 verb /dɪˈraɪv/

derive

派生

Meaning

To obtain something from a source.

Example

Many English words derive from Latin.

许多英语词汇源自拉丁语。

B1 noun /ədˈvæns/

Advance

进步; 发展; 预付款

Meaning

progress or development; movement forward; money paid before it is due

Example

Technology has made great advances in recent years.

科技在近年来取得了巨大的进步。

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 /ˈɪnkjʊˌbeɪtər/

incubator

恒温箱

Meaning

a device or environment that provides suitable conditions for eggs, cells, or infants to develop

Example

The premature baby was placed in an incubator for care.

早产儿被放入恒温箱接受护理。

A2 noun /səˈluː.ʃən/

Solution

解决方案; 答案; 液体混合物

Meaning

an answer to a problem; a liquid mixture

Example

We need to find a solution to this problem.

我们需要找到这个问题的解决方案。

B2 noun /ɡroʊθ ˈmaɪnd.sɛt/

growth mindset

成长心态

Meaning

A mindset that believes in learning, developing, and improving skills.

Example

A growth mindset helps individuals embrace challenges.

成长心态帮助个人迎接挑战。

C2 verb /ɪmˈpjuːt/

impute

归因于

Meaning

to attribute a fault or responsibility to someone

Example

They imputed the company's success to good leadership.

他们将公司的成功归功于出色的领导力。

B2 adjective /ˈhjuː.mər.əs/

Humorous

幽默的; 好笑的; 引起笑声的;

Meaning

funny; amusing; causing laughter;

Example

His humorous stories always make everyone laugh.

他的幽默故事总是让每个人都笑。

C1 adjective /ˈtrænzvɜːrs/

transverse

横向的

Meaning

situated or lying across something

Example

The transverse road connects two highways.

横向的道路连接了两条高速公路。

B2 noun, adjective /ˈkɒrəl/

coral

珊瑚

Meaning

a hard, rock-like marine organism formed by tiny sea animals; a pinkish-orange color resembling coral

Example

The coral in the reef provides shelter for many sea creatures.

珊瑚礁中的珊瑚为许多海洋生物提供庇护。

C2 verb /ˈfjuːmɪˌɡeɪt/

fumigate

熏蒸

Meaning

to disinfect or purify an area by using chemical fumes

Example

They fumigated the warehouse to kill the insects.

他们对仓库进行了熏蒸处理，以消灭昆虫。

A2 adjective /ˈnæsti/

nasty

令人不快的

Meaning

very unpleasant, unkind, or offensive

Example

He made a nasty comment about her dress.

他对她的裙子发表了令人不快的评论。

C1 adjective /riˈæk.tɪv/

Reactive

反应性; 化学活性

Meaning

responding to situations rather than initiating them; chemically active

Example

The company took a reactive approach to customer complaints.

公司对客户投诉采取了反应性的方法。

A2 adjective /kənˈfjuːzd/

confused

困惑的

Meaning

unable to think clearly; uncertain or puzzled

Example

She felt confused by the complicated instructions.

她被复杂的指示弄得很困惑。

B2 noun /ɡriːd/

Greed

贪婪

Meaning

intense and selfish desire for something, especially wealth, power, or food

Example

His greed for money led him to make unethical business decisions.

他对金钱的贪婪让他做出了不道德的商业决策。

C1 verb /dɪˈtɛst/

detest

讨厌

Meaning

To dislike intensely or hate.

Example

I detest waking up early on weekends.

我讨厌在周末早起。

C1 adjective /ɪˈneɪn/

inane

无意义的, 傻的

Meaning

lacking sense, meaning, or significance; silly or pointless

Example

The movie was criticized for its inane dialogue.

这部电影因其无意义的对话而受到批评。

B2 noun /ˈbæŋkrʌpt/

Bankrupt

破产

Meaning

a person unable to pay debts; having no money; completely lacking in something

Example

The company went bankrupt after years of poor financial management.

公司在多年糟糕的财务管理后破产了。

B2 adjective /ˈtʃeɪn.dʒə.bəl/

Changeable

可变的; 易变的

Meaning

able to be changed; likely to change frequently

Example

The weather is very changeable in spring.

春天的天气非常多变。

C1 preposition/adverb/conjunction /ˌnɒtwɪθˈstændɪŋ/

notwithstanding

尽管如此

Meaning

In spite of; despite

Example

Notwithstanding the challenges, the team completed the project.

尽管面临挑战，团队完成了项目。

A2 verb /der/

dare

敢

Meaning

to have courage to do something; to challenge someone

Example

I dare you to jump into the pool.

我敢挑战你跳入泳池。

C1 noun /tʃɪt/

Chit

便条, 紙條

Meaning

a short note, typically a brief informal letter; a voucher for a sum owed

Example

She left a chit on the table asking him to call her back.

她在桌子上留了一张纸条，要求他回电。

C2 verb /əˈmælɡəmeɪt/

amalgamate

合并

Meaning

to combine or unite to form one organization or structure; to merge

Example

The two companies decided to amalgamate their operations.

这两家公司决定合并他们的运营。

C2 noun /ˌkæstɪˈɡeɪʃən/

castigation

严厉的批评或惩罚

Meaning

Severe criticism or punishment for wrongdoing.

Example

The manager’s harsh castigation shocked the entire team.

经理的严厉批评震惊了整个团队。

C1 adjective /mɪˈrækjələs/

Miraculous

奇迹的; 惊人的; 非凡的

Meaning

supernatural; amazing; extraordinary

Example

Her miraculous recovery amazed all the doctors.

她的奇迹般恢复让所有医生都吃惊。

B2 noun ˌɪntəˈlektʃuəlz

intellectuals

知识分子

Meaning

People possessing a highly developed intellect; scholars or academics.

Example

Intellectuals protested against the dominance.

知识分子反对霸权。

C1 verb pɚˈpɛtʃ.u.eɪt

perpetuate

保持某事持续运行或长时间维持它

Meaning

To keep something continuously running or maintain it for a long time.

Example

The media can sometimes perpetuate harmful stereotypes.

媒体有时会延续有害的刻板印象。