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B2 noun /swiːt/

suite

套房
Meaning
a set of rooms designated for one person's or family's use or for a particular purpose
Example
They stayed in the presidential suite at the hotel.
他们住在酒店的总统套房里。
A2 adverb /ɪˈspeʃəli/

Especially

特别; 尤其是; 尤其
Meaning
particularly; in particular; above all
Example
I love all fruits, especially mangoes.
我喜欢所有的水果，特别是芒果。
C2 verb /ˈwɛltər/

welter

在混乱中翻滚
Meaning
to roll or toss about in a confused or disorderly way; to be in turmoil
Example
The city weltered in chaos after the sudden blackout.
城市在突然的停电后陷入混乱。
B2 adverb /ˈoʊpənli/

Openly

公开地; 公共地
Meaning
in a frank and honest way; without concealment; publicly
Example
She spoke openly about her struggles with mental health.
她公开谈论了自己在心理健康方面的困难。
C1 adjective /ˈsɛnʃuəl/

sensual

性感
Meaning
Relating to or involving gratification of the senses and physical pleasure.
Example
The painting had a sensual quality that captivated viewers.
这幅画有一种性感的质量，吸引了观众。
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。
B2 noun /ˈfriː.kwən.si/

Frequency

频率
Meaning
the rate at which something occurs or is repeated over a particular period of time
Example
The frequency of earthquakes in this region has increased dramatically over the past decade.
这个地区的地震频率在过去十年中急剧增加。
B1 noun /reɪ/

ray

光线
Meaning
a narrow beam of light, heat, or radiation
Example
A ray of sunlight broke through the clouds.
一束阳光穿透了云层。
B1 noun /dʌst/

dust

灰尘
Meaning
Fine particles of matter.
Example
Road dust is a major pollutant in urban areas.
路上的灰尘是城市地区的主要污染物。
C1 noun /əˈliː.dʒəns/

allegiance

忠诚
Meaning
Loyalty or commitment of a subordinate to a superior or of an individual to a group or cause.
Example
Soldiers take an oath of allegiance to their country.
士兵宣誓效忠他们的国家。
B2 noun ˈlænd.mɑːk

landmark

地标
Meaning
An object or feature of a landscape or town that is easily seen and recognized from a distance; an important stage or turning point.
Example
The space restaurant is a landmark in innovation.
太空餐厅是创新中的一个地标。
B1 noun /ˈfaɪn.dɪŋ/

finding

发现，经过调查后得出的结论或结果
Meaning
a discovery, conclusion, or result reached after investigation
Example
The scientist published her findings in a leading journal.
科学家在一家领先的期刊上发布了她的发现。
C2 noun /ˈlɒdʒ.mənt/

lodgment

临时住宿
Meaning
The act of lodging or a place of temporary stay; also a deposit of something.
Example
The soldiers found lodgment in the abandoned house.
士兵们在废弃的房子里找到了临时住宿。
C2 adjective /pərˈfɪdiəs/

perfidious

背叛的
Meaning
deceitful and untrustworthy
Example
The spy was executed for his perfidious actions.
间谍因其背叛行为被执行死刑。
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpruːdənt/

imprudent

鲁莽
Meaning
Not showing care for the consequences of an action.
Example
It was imprudent to drive in such stormy weather.
在如此暴风雨的天气下开车是鲁莽的。
C1 adjective /prəˈdɪdʒəs/

prodigious

惊人的
Meaning
remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree
Example
The team made a prodigious effort to complete the project on time.
团队为按时完成项目做出了惊人的努力。
B2 noun /kənˌtɪn.juˈeɪ.ʃən/

continuation

延续
Meaning
the action of carrying something on over time; extension
Example
The continuation of the series was announced after the finale.
系列的延续在结局后宣布。
C1 adjective /ˈfɪs.kəl/

fiscal

财政的
Meaning
Relating to government revenue, especially taxes, or public money management.
Example
The government introduced new fiscal policies to control inflation.
政府推出了新的财政政策来控制通货膨胀。
C2 noun /ˈhɑːtʃ.pɑːtʃ/

Hotchpotch

杂乱无章的混合物; 一堆混杂的东西
Meaning
a confused mixture; a jumbled assortment of things
Example
The room was a hotchpotch of old furniture, books, and random decorations.
房间里堆满了旧家具、书籍和随意摆放的装饰品，杂乱无章。
A2 noun/verb /ˈbʌdʒɪt/

budget

预算
Meaning
An estimate of income and expenditure for a set period of time; to plan expenses and income.
Example
The family created a budget to manage their expenses.
家庭制定了预算来管理开支。
C1 noun /ˈwɜːkmənʃɪp/

workmanship

工作质量
Meaning
The skill with which something is made or the quality of something made.
Example
The workmanship of the handmade furniture was impeccable.
手工制作的家具工艺无可挑剔。
C1 adjective /rɪˈsɔːrs ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/

resource-efficient

资源高效
Meaning
Using resources in a way that minimizes waste and maximizes productivity.
Example
Resource-efficient farming conserves water and energy.
资源高效的农业节约水和能源。
C2 adjective /ˈfædɪʃ/

faddish

短暂的时尚
Meaning
Following a temporary trend or fashion
Example
Wearing neon clothes was a faddish style in the 1980s.
穿着霓虹服装在1980年代是一种时尚。
B1 verb /ʃɪft/

shift

转移
Meaning
To move or change from one place, position, or situation to another.
Example
She had to shift her focus to the new project.
她不得不将注意力转向新项目。
B2 noun /əˈlaʊəns/

Allowance

津贴
Meaning
a sum of money paid regularly to a person; permission to do something
Example
Children receive a weekly allowance for helping with chores.
孩子们每周会因帮助做家务而获得津贴。
C2 adjective /ˈbɔːlki/

balky

固执
Meaning
difficult, uncooperative, or stubborn
Example
The balky printer refused to work when needed most.
固执的打印机在最需要的时候拒绝工作。
C2 noun /ˈvɪzɪdʒ/

visage

幸福
Meaning
A person's face or facial expression.
Example
Her stern visage intimidated the children.
她获得奖项时，无法掩饰她的幸福。
B2 adjective /ˈtʌtʃ.ɪŋ/

Touching

感人的; 情感的
Meaning
causing feelings of sympathy or emotion; moving
Example
The touching story brought tears to everyone's eyes.
感人的故事让每个人的眼里都充满了泪水。
C2 noun /kɒˈkeɪd/

cockade

花结
Meaning
a rosette or knot of ribbon, usually worn on a hat as a badge of office or party
Example
The soldier wore a red cockade on his cap.
士兵戴着一个红色的花结在他的帽子上。
B2 noun /ˈɪnˌsaɪt/

insight

洞察力
Meaning
The ability to understand the true nature of something; deep understanding.
Example
Her insight into human behavior made her a successful psychologist.
她对人类行为的洞察力使她成为一位成功的心理学家。
C1 noun /ˌætəˈʃeɪ/

attache

外交参赞
Meaning
A person officially assigned to the staff of a diplomatic mission, often with a specific area of responsibility.
Example
The cultural attache organized an art exhibition in the embassy.
文化参赞在大使馆组织了一场艺术展览。
B1 noun /ˈpʌb.lɪ.ʃər/

Publisher

出版商
Meaning
a person or company that produces and distributes books, magazines, or newspapers
Example
The publisher decided to print 10,000 copies of the new novel.
出版商决定印刷10,000本新小说。
C1 noun /ˈkrɒkəri/

crockery

餐具
Meaning
Dishes, plates, cups, and other items made of earthenware or china.
Example
The hotel provided clean crockery for the guests.
酒店为客人提供了干净的餐具。
C2 noun /juːˈkeɪs/

ukase

法令
Meaning
An authoritative decree or order, especially one issued by a sovereign or government.
Example
The czar issued a ukase restricting the freedom of the press.
沙皇发布了一项限制新闻自由的法令。
C2 adjective /ˈhaɪˌbraʊ/

highbrow

知识分子
Meaning
intellectually superior or cultured; often describing art, literature, or activities appealing to intellectual tastes
Example
The museum is known for its highbrow exhibitions.
该博物馆以其知识分子展览而闻名。
A2 noun /pərˈmɪʃən/

permission

许可
Meaning
the action of allowing or granting consent
Example
You need permission to enter the restricted area.
你需要许可才能进入限制区域。
A2 adjective, noun /tʃaɪˈniːz/

chinese

中国的
Meaning
relating to China, its people, or its language
Example
We went to a Chinese restaurant last night.
我们昨晚去了一个中国餐厅。
A2 noun /wɔːr/

War

战争
Meaning
a state of armed conflict between different countries or different groups within a country
Example
The war lasted for five years and caused great destruction.
战争持续了五年，并造成了巨大的破坏。
A1 noun /ˈɛərpleɪn/

airplane

飞机
Meaning
a powered flying vehicle with fixed wings and engines
Example
The airplane took off smoothly from the runway.
飞机平稳地从跑道上起飞。
B2 verb /kənˈtɛnd/

contend

竞争，主张
Meaning
to strive or compete for something; to assert earnestly
Example
Athletes from around the world contend for the championship.
来自世界各地的运动员为冠军而争斗。
C1 noun ˌkʌl.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən

culmination

高潮. 某事物的最高点，特别是经历了长时间后。
Meaning
The highest or climactic point of something, especially as attained after a long time.
Example
The project reached its culmination after years of effort.
项目在多年努力后达到了高潮。
B1 noun /ˈbɜː.nɪŋ/

burning

燃烧
Meaning
The process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (typically) smoke.
Example
Burning garbage exacerbates air pollution.
燃烧垃圾加剧了空气污染。
C2 noun /buːb/

boob

傻瓜；胸部（口语）
Meaning
a foolish or clumsy person; an informal and sometimes rude term for a woman's breast
Example
He felt like a complete boob after forgetting the meeting.
忘记会议后，他觉得自己像个十足的傻瓜。
C2 noun /ɪkˈsɪʒən/

excision

切除
Meaning
the act of cutting something out, especially by surgical removal
Example
The excision of the infected tissue prevented further complications.
切除感染的组织防止了进一步的并发症。
C2 noun /ʌnˈkloʊðɪŋ/

unclothing

脱衣
Meaning
the act or process of removing clothing
Example
The child quickly ran inside for unclothing after playing in the mud.
孩子在泥地玩耍后迅速跑进去脱衣。
B2 noun, adjective, adverb /ˌnɔːrθˈwest/

northwest

西北
Meaning
the direction that is between north and west; situated in or moving toward this direction
Example
Seattle is located in the northwest of the United States.
西雅图位于美国的西北部。
B1 noun /ˈflaʊər veɪs/

Flower-vase

花瓶
Meaning
a decorative container used to hold cut flowers
Example
She placed beautiful roses in the flower vase on the table.
她把美丽的玫瑰放进了桌子上的花瓶里。
B2 adjective /əˈsɪdɪk/

acidic

酸性的
Meaning
containing acid; having a sour taste; sharp or biting in tone
Example
The lemon has an acidic taste that makes your mouth pucker.
柠檬的味道很酸。
C2 noun /ˌɪntərˈrɛɡnəm/

interregnum

过渡期
Meaning
A period between rulers or governments when normal leadership is suspended.
Example
The country faced instability during the interregnum after the king’s death.
在国王去世后的过渡期，该国经历了不稳定。
C1 noun /ˈɪntərˌluːd/

interlude

插曲
Meaning
A short period of time that comes between two events; an interval.
Example
There was a brief musical interlude between the two acts of the play.
在剧本的两个场景之间有一个简短的音乐插曲。
C2 adjective /ˈlɪsɪt/

licit

合法
Meaning
Permitted by law or by rules; legal.
Example
The trade of certain goods is licit under international law.
某些商品的贸易在国际法下是合法的。
B2 verb /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃieɪt/

differentiate

区分
Meaning
To recognize or make a distinction between things.
Example
It is important to differentiate between fact and opinion.
重要的是区分事实和意见。
B2 noun /ˌɪn.dɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Indication

指示；标志
Meaning
a sign or piece of information that indicates something; a suggestion or hint
Example
The dark clouds were a clear indication that a storm was approaching the area.
乌云是明显的迹象，表明暴风雨正在接近该地区。
B2 adjective /ˌhaɪ ˈtɛk/

high-tech

高科技
Meaning
using or involving advanced technology.
Example
The company produces high-tech medical devices.
该公司生产高科技医疗设备。
C2 noun /ˈdrɪvəl/

drivel

胡言乱语
Meaning
silly or nonsensical talk
Example
The politician’s speech was full of meaningless drivel.
政治家的演讲充满了无意义的胡言乱语。
B2 noun /wɔːrd/

ward

病房
Meaning
A separate room in a hospital for patients; also a division of a city or a person under guardianship.
Example
She was admitted to the children's ward.
她被接收进了儿童病房。
C1 noun ˌɒp.tɪ.maɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

optimization

优化
Meaning
Improving processes to increase performance and efficiency.
Example
SEO optimization helps websites rank higher on search engines.
SEO优化帮助网站在搜索引擎中排名更高。
C2 noun /flɔːˈrɛsəns/

florescence

开花期
Meaning
The process, state, or period of flowering.
Example
The garden reached its peak florescence in spring.
花园在春天达到了它的盛开时期。
C1 adjective /dɪsˈɪntrəstɪd/

disinterested

无私
Meaning
not influenced by personal interest; impartial or neutral
Example
The judge remained disinterested in the case.
法官在案件中保持无私。
C2 noun /ˈdɛntɪfrɪs/

dentifrice

牙膏
Meaning
a substance such as powder, paste, or liquid used to clean teeth
Example
He bought a new herbal dentifrice from the pharmacy.
他从药店买了新的草本牙膏。
C1 adjective ˈwɛðərpruːf

weatherproof

防水
Meaning
Able to resist or be unaffected by weather, especially rain and wind.
Example
The materials used are weatherproof, ensuring longevity.
所用材料是防水的，确保长久耐用。
B2 noun /ˈmʌs.tərd/

Mustard

芥末
Meaning
A pungent seed or condiment made from ground mustard seeds
Example
She added mustard seeds to the curry for extra flavor.
她将芥末种子加入咖喱中，以增添更多风味。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈprɒmp.tjuː/

impromptu

即兴
Meaning
Done without being planned, organized, or rehearsed; spontaneous.
Example
He gave an impromptu speech at the event.
他在活动中做了即兴演讲。
B1 verb /tɛnd/

tend

倾向/照顾
Meaning
To regularly behave in a particular way or to take care of something.
Example
She tends to wake up early in the morning.
她倾向于早上早起。
C1 verb /ræsp/

rasp

Meaning
to speak in a rough, harsh voice or to scrape with a coarse sound
Example
He rasped out a warning before collapsing.
C2 adjective, noun /ˈænθrəpɔɪd/

anthropoid

人猿类
Meaning
Resembling a human being in form; a primate such as apes and monkeys.
Example
The gorilla is considered an anthropoid ape.
大猩猩被认为是人猿类的猩猩。
B2 verb /rɪˈstreɪn/

restrain

抑制
Meaning
to hold back or control; to limit or restrict
Example
Please restrain your dog.
请控制你的狗。
C2 noun /aɪˈdɒlətri/

idolatry

偶像崇拜
Meaning
The worship of idols or extreme admiration for someone or something.
Example
The priest condemned the idolatry practiced in the village.
牧师谴责了在村里实践的偶像崇拜。
A1 noun /piːs/

piece

一片
Meaning
a portion or part of something
Example
He gave me a piece of cake.
他给了我一块蛋糕。
C2 noun /ˌɪkθiˈɒlədʒi/

ichthyology

鱼类学
Meaning
The branch of zoology that deals with fish.
Example
He pursued a degree in ichthyology at the university.
他在大学获得了鱼类学学位。
A2 noun (plural) /ˈnuːdəlz/

noodles

面条
Meaning
long, thin strips of dough made from flour, water, or eggs, cooked and eaten as food
Example
She cooked noodles with vegetables for dinner.
她做了蔬菜面条当晚餐。
C2 noun /ˌser.əˈbreɪ.ʃən/

cerebration

脑力活动
Meaning
the process of thinking or using the brain actively
Example
The lecture sparked intense cerebration among the students.
这场讲座激发了学生们的强烈脑力活动。
C2 adjective /ˈmɪn.ɪ.skjuːl/

miniscule

微小
Meaning
Extremely small or tiny.
Example
The error was so miniscule that nobody noticed it.
这个错误如此微小，以至于没人注意到它。
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 adjective /ˈhɑlːoʊ/

Hollow

空的; 中空的;
Meaning
having an empty space inside; lacking substance or meaning; insincere
Example
The hollow tree trunk provided shelter for small animals.
空心树干为小动物提供了庇护。
C1 adjective /ɑːrˈkeɪn/

arcane

深奥的
Meaning
understood by few; mysterious or secret
Example
The professor’s lecture was full of arcane details that only specialists could follow.
教授的讲座充满了只有专家才能理解的深奥细节。
C1 adjective /pərˈsɛptəbl̩/

perceptible

可察觉的
Meaning
Able to be noticed or recognized by the senses or the mind.
Example
There was a perceptible change in the atmosphere.
大气中有一个可察觉的变化。
A2 verb /klɪk/

click

点击
Meaning
to press a button on a computer mouse or similar device
Example
She clicked the link to open the website.
她点击了链接以打开网站。
A2 noun /bæˈleɪ/

ballet

芭蕾舞
Meaning
a highly stylized and artistic form of dance
Example
She has trained for years in classical ballet.
她已经训练多年了，专攻古典芭蕾舞。
C2 adjective /ˈfɪnɪki/

finicky

难以取悦; 对细节非常挑剔
Meaning
difficult to please; very particular about details
Example
He is so finicky about his food that he only eats organic vegetables.
他对食物要求如此挑剔，甚至只吃有机蔬菜。
A2 noun /ˈæŋ.ɡər/

Anger

愤怒
Meaning
a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility
Example
His anger was evident when he slammed the door.
当他摔门时，他的愤怒显而易见。
C1 verb /ˈhaɪbərˌneɪt/

hibernate

冬眠
Meaning
To spend the winter in a dormant state, as some animals do.
Example
Bears hibernate in caves during the winter.
熊在冬天在洞穴中冬眠。
B1 noun /wɜːrm/

Worm

虫子
Meaning
a long, soft-bodied invertebrate animal that lives in soil
Example
The bird caught a worm from the garden soil.
鸟从花园的土壤中抓住了一条虫子。
B2 noun /ˌɪnstəˈbɪləti/

instability

不稳定
Meaning
lack of stability or balance; tendency to change, fail, or collapse easily
Example
Political instability has slowed economic growth in the region.
政治不稳定减缓了该地区的经济增长。
B2 noun /dʒɔɪnt/

Joint

关节; 共同
Meaning
a point at which parts of the body are connected; shared by two or more people
Example
The joint effort of the team led to the project's success.
团队的共同努力导致了项目的成功。
B1 noun ˈtʃeə.pɜː.sən

chairperson

主席
Meaning
A person who is in charge of a meeting or organization; the presiding officer of a committee, board, or organization.
Example
The chairperson ensures procedural integrity.
主席确保程序的完整性。
C1 verb sɪˈkwɛstər

sequester

隔离, 隐藏
Meaning
To isolate or hide away.
Example
The carbon captured by trees can be sequestered for years.
树木捕获的碳可以被隔离多年。
B1 adjective /kənˈvɪnst/

convinced

确信的
Meaning
completely certain or sure about something
Example
She was convinced that he was telling the truth.
她确信他在说实话。
A2 noun /ˈmærɪdʒ/

marriage

幸福
Meaning
The legally or formally recognized union of two people as partners in a personal relationship.
Example
Their marriage lasted for over thirty years.
当她获得奖项时，她无法隐藏自己的幸福。
A1 verb /weɪt/

wait

等待
Meaning
to stay in expectation; to delay action until something happens
Example
Please wait here while I get the documents.
请在这里等待，我去拿文件。
A2 noun /dɪˈzæs.tər/

Disaster

灾难
Meaning
a sudden event causing great damage or loss of life; a complete failure
Example
The earthquake was a natural disaster that affected thousands of families.
地震是一次自然灾难，影响了成千上万的家庭。
C1 verb /ˈɛm.jʊˌleɪt/

emulate

模仿
Meaning
to imitate someone or something with the intent to equal or surpass
Example
Young athletes often emulate their idols.
年轻运动员常常模仿他们的偶像。
B2 adjective, noun /ɪzˈreɪli/

israeli

以色列的
Meaning
relating to Israel or its people; a person from Israel
Example
She works for an Israeli company.
她在一家以色列公司工作。
C1 noun /ˈmɜːrdʒər/

merger

合并
Meaning
The combination of two or more companies into a single entity.
Example
The merger of the two firms created the largest bank in the region.
这两家公司的合并创造了该地区最大的银行。
C2 noun /ɡlʌt/

glut

供应过剩
Meaning
An excessive supply of something; more than is needed.
Example
There was a glut of cheap smartphones in the market.
市场上有过多的廉价智能手机。
C2 noun /ˈkɒnsəvəˌtwɑː/

conservatoire

音乐学院
Meaning
A school specializing in the study of music or drama.
Example
She trained as a pianist at the Paris Conservatoire.
她在巴黎音乐学院接受了钢琴训练。
B2 noun /nɒt/

Knot

结
Meaning
a fastening made by tying a piece of string, rope, or something similar; a hard mass in wood
Example
The sailor tied a secure knot to anchor the boat safely.
水手系了一个稳固的结，以安全地将船锚定。
C1 adjective /ˌpæθəˈdʒɛnɪk/

pathogenic

致病的
Meaning
Capable of causing disease.
Example
Some bacteria are harmless, while others are highly pathogenic.
有些细菌是无害的，而其他的则是高度致病的。
C1 noun /ˈɪm.pæs/

impasse

僵局
Meaning
A situation where no progress is possible.
Example
The negotiations reached an impasse, delaying the agreement.
谈判陷入僵局，导致协议被推迟。
A2 noun /ˈɪntəvjuː/

interview

面试
Meaning
A meeting of people face to face, especially for consultation.
Example
The interview was conducted in a calm and professional manner.
面试以平静和专业的方式进行。
A1 adjective/adverb /ɪˈnʌf/

enough

足够
Meaning
as much or as many as required
Example
We have enough food for everyone.
我们有足够的食物供大家食用。
A1 adjective /ˈlɪtl/

little

小的
Meaning
Small in size, amount, or degree.
Example
He drank a little water before going to bed.
他在上床前喝了一点水。
B1 verb /dɪˈpɛndɪŋ/

depending

取决于
Meaning
Being contingent on or influenced by something.
Example
The success of the plan is depending on the team's effort.
计划的成功取决于团队的努力。
C1 noun /ˈderˌdevəl/

daredevil

冒险者
Meaning
A person who enjoys doing dangerous or risky things.
Example
The stunt was performed by a famous daredevil.
这个特技是由一位著名的冒险者完成的。
B2 noun ədˈvɑːns.mənts

advancements

进步
Meaning
The process of promoting or moving forward; development or improvement.
Example
Scientific advancements enhance global innovation.
科学进步促进全球创新。
A2 noun /ˈsɒkər/

soccer

足球
Meaning
a sport in which two teams of eleven players each try to score goals by kicking a ball into the opposing goal
Example
He loves to play soccer with his friends.
他喜欢和朋友们一起踢足球。
B1 noun /ˈɪnstrəmənt/

instrument

仪器
Meaning
A tool or device used for a particular purpose, especially for scientific or musical work.
Example
The doctor used a special instrument during the surgery.
医生在手术过程中使用了一种特殊的仪器。
C1 verb /dɪsˈɑːrm/

disarm

解除武装
Meaning
to take weapons away from someone; to make someone feel less hostile
Example
The soldiers were ordered to disarm the rebels.
士兵们被命令解除叛乱分子的武装。
B2 noun, verb /kɜːrs/

curse

诅咒
Meaning
a solemn wish that harm or misfortune should befall someone; a rude or offensive word or phrase; to utter offensive words or wish harm upon someone
Example
He cursed loudly when he realized he had lost his wallet.
当他意识到自己丢了钱包时，他大声咒骂。
B2 adjective /ˈstɛdi/

steady

稳定
Meaning
firm, stable, and not likely to change suddenly
Example
He kept his hand steady while painting the picture.
他在画画时保持手稳定。
C1 noun /ˈɡæloʊz/

gallows

绞刑架
Meaning
A structure used for hanging criminals who have been sentenced to death.
Example
The criminal was led to the gallows at dawn.
罪犯在黎明时分被带到绞刑架。
B2 noun /ˈpoʊ.di.əm/

Podium

讲台
Meaning
a small platform on which a person may stand to be seen by an audience
Example
The winner stood on the podium to receive the gold medal.
获胜者站在讲台上领奖。
B1 verb /kənˈkluːd/

conclude

结束
Meaning
to bring to an end; to decide or determine after consideration
Example
We will conclude the meeting at five o'clock.
我们将在五点钟结束会议。
C2 noun /ˌdʒer.ɪˈmaɪ.æd/

Jeremiad

长篇哀叹; 痛苦的抱怨; 灾难清单
Meaning
a long mournful complaint or lamentation; a list of woes; a prolonged expression of grief
Example
The newspaper editorial was a jeremiad about the decline of moral values in society.
报纸的社论是一篇关于社会道德价值观衰退的杰雷米亚德。
B2 adverb /əˈtræktɪvli/

attractively

有吸引力地
Meaning
in a pleasing or appealing way; in a manner that draws interest or admiration
Example
The room was attractively decorated with soft lights and plants.
这个房间用柔和的灯光和植物装饰得很有吸引力。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrɡraʊnd/

foreground

前景
Meaning
the part of a scene that is nearest to and in front of the viewer
Example
The flowers in the foreground brightened the picture.
前景的花朵使画面更加生动。
B1 noun /ˈkwɔː.tər/

Quarter

季度
Meaning
one of four equal parts of something; a period of three months
Example
The company reported strong profits in the first quarter of the year.
公司报告了第一季度的强劲利润。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈeɪliənəbl/

inalienable

不可转让
Meaning
Unable to be taken away or transferred; absolute and permanent.
Example
Freedom of speech is an inalienable right.
言论自由是一项不可转让的权利。
C2 noun /dɪsˈkwaɪɪtjuːd/

disquietude

Meaning
A state of uneasiness, anxiety, or restlessness.
Example
His constant pacing showed his inner disquietude.
B2 adjective /ˈmaɪnd.fəl/

Mindful

专注; 意识到
Meaning
being conscious or aware; paying attention to the present moment
Example
She is always mindful of her surroundings and pays attention to details.
她总是注意周围的环境，并关注细节。
C1 noun dʒuːˈdɪʃ.ər.i

judiciary

司法权
Meaning
The judicial authorities of a country; the system of courts that interprets and applies the law.
Example
The judiciary ensures the rule of law.
司法权确保法治。