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C2 verb /ˈsʌli/

sully

玷污
Meaning
to damage the purity, integrity, or reputation of something
Example
The scandal sullied the politician’s reputation.
丑闻玷污了政治家的声誉。
A2 noun /ˈkʌm.fərt/

Comfort

舒适; 安逸
Meaning
a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint; relief from distress or anxiety
Example
The soft sofa provided great comfort after a long day at work.
柔软的沙发在长时间工作后提供了极大的舒适感。
C1 adjective /ˈskrʌmpʃəs/

scrumptious

美味的
Meaning
extremely tasty or delicious
Example
She baked a scrumptious chocolate cake for the party.
她为派对烤了一个美味的巧克力蛋糕。
C1 noun /ˌpɜːrsɪˈkjuːʃn/

persecution

迫害
Meaning
the act of treating someone cruelly or unfairly because of their religion, race, or beliefs
Example
The persecution of minorities has been condemned worldwide.
对少数民族的迫害在全球范围内遭到谴责。
C1 noun ˈredʒ.ɪ.strɑːr

registrar

注册员
Meaning
An official responsible for keeping records or registers.
Example
The registrar oversees all administrative tasks.
注册员负责所有行政任务的监督。
B1 adjective /ˈɪnəsənt/

Innocent

无辜的; 纯洁的; 无害的
Meaning
free from guilt or sin; pure; harmless; naive
Example
The innocent child had no idea that her parents were planning a surprise party.
那个无辜的孩子不知道她的父母正在策划一个惊喜派对。
B2 noun /ˈpæntri/

pantry

储藏室
Meaning
A small room or cupboard where food, dishes, and kitchen supplies are stored.
Example
She stocked the pantry with fresh groceries for the week.
她用新鲜的杂货为这周装满了储藏室。
A1 adjective /ˈwʌndərfəl/

wonderful

美妙
Meaning
extremely good or impressive
Example
She had a wonderful time at the party.
她在派对上度过了一个美妙的时光。
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 /prəˈtruːʒən/

protrusion

突出部分
Meaning
Something that sticks out or projects from a surface.
Example
The protrusion on the wall made it difficult to move the furniture.
墙上的突出部分使得移动家具变得困难。
C1 noun ˌdiː.sen.trə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

decentralization

分权
Meaning
The transfer of authority from central to local government.
Example
Decentralization promotes regional autonomy.
分权促进区域自治。
C1 noun /ɛkˈspeɪtriət/

expatriate

外籍人士
Meaning
a person who lives outside their native country
Example
Many expatriates gather in the city’s international community.
许多外籍人士聚集在城市的国际社区中。
C1 adjective /ˈpæs.ə.bəl/

passable

可接受的
Meaning
good enough to be accepted, though not excellent
Example
The road is barely passable after the storm.
风暴过后，路几乎无法通行。
B1 adverb /səkˈsɛsfəli/

successfully

成功地
Meaning
in a way that achieves a desired result
Example
She passed the exam successfully after weeks of studying.
她经过数周的学习后成功通过了考试。
B1 noun, verb /ˈkrɛdɪt/

credit

Meaning
As a noun: the ability to obtain goods or services before payment; recognition for an achievement. As a verb: to publicly acknowledge someone's contribution.
Example
She received credit for her contribution to the project.
A2 noun /boʊn/

Bone

骨头
Meaning
any of the hard parts inside a human or animal that make up its frame
Example
The doctor said the bone was completely healed after the fracture.
医生说，骨头在骨折后完全恢复了。
B2 adjective /ˈrʌs.ti/

Rusty

生锈的; 不熟练的; 由于缺乏近期练习而受损
Meaning
affected by rust; out of practice; impaired by lack of recent practice
Example
My piano skills are rusty after not playing for years.
我的钢琴技巧生锈了，因为多年没有练习。
A2 noun /fraɪd raɪs/

Fried rice

炒饭
Meaning
a dish of cooked rice that has been stir-fried in a wok or frying pan
Example
We ordered chicken fried rice from the Chinese restaurant.
我们从中国餐馆订了鸡肉炒饭。
B2 noun /ˈves.əl/

vessel

船
Meaning
A ship or large boat.
Example
The vessel carried critical supplies.
船只运输了重要物资。
B2 noun /ˈdɛnɪmz/

denims

牛仔布裤
Meaning
pants or clothes made from denim fabric, usually jeans
Example
He wore blue denims with a white shirt.
他穿着蓝色牛仔裤和白衬衫。
C2 noun /ˈhæbɪtənt/

habitant

居民
Meaning
An inhabitant; a person or animal that lives in a particular place.
Example
The habitants of the village were friendly and welcoming.
村庄的居民友好而热情。
A1 verb /siː/

see

看
Meaning
to perceive with the eyes; to understand; to meet
Example
I can see the mountain from here.
我可以从这里看到山。
B1 adjective /əkˈsɛptəbəl/

acceptable

可接受的
Meaning
able to be agreed upon; satisfactory or suitable
Example
Your proposal is acceptable to the committee.
你的提议对委员会是可接受的。
C1 noun /ˈkɑr.nɪdʒ/

Carnage

屠杀
Meaning
the killing of a large number of people; widespread slaughter
Example
The battlefield was filled with carnage after the brutal war.
战争后，战场上充满了大屠杀。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈedəbəl/

Inedible

不可食用
Meaning
not suitable or safe for eating; not edible
Example
The mushrooms were poisonous and completely inedible.
蘑菇是有毒的，完全不可食用。
C1 noun /ɪmˈpɒs.tər/

Impostor

冒充者; 欺诈者
Meaning
a person who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive others; a fraud
Example
The impostor convinced everyone he was a doctor until his fake credentials were discovered.
冒充者说服了每个人，直到他的假证书被发现。
B2 verb /ˈdɛdɪkeɪt/

dedicate

奉献
Meaning
to devote time, effort, or oneself to a particular purpose or person
Example
She dedicated her life to helping the poor.
她献出了自己的生命来帮助穷人。
B2 noun /ˈfleɪvər/

flavor

味道
Meaning
The distinctive taste of a food or drink.
Example
This ice cream has a delicious mango flavor.
这款冰淇淋有美味的芒果味。
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。
B2 verb /ˈkɪdnæp/

kidnap

绑架
Meaning
to take someone away illegally by force
Example
The criminals kidnapped the wealthy businessman.
罪犯绑架了富有的商人。
C1 noun ɪmˈpɛə(r)mənt

impairment

损伤, 残疾
Meaning
The state of being damaged or weakened; a disability or handicap.
Example
Hearing impairment can be caused by long-term exposure to loud noise.
听力损失可能是由长时间暴露于大声噪音造成的。
A1 noun /deɪts/

Dates

枣
Meaning
sweet brown oval fruits that grow on date palm trees
Example
Dates are commonly eaten during Ramadan to break the fast.
日期通常在斋月期间食用，用来打破禁食。
A2 adjective /mɪkst/

mixed

混合的
Meaning
consisting of different elements or having varied opinions or feelings
Example
The audience had mixed reactions to the film.
观众对电影的反应混合。
C1 noun /pəˈsweɪsɪvnes/

persuasiveness

说服力
Meaning
The quality of being good at persuading someone to do or believe something.
Example
Her persuasiveness convinced the team to follow her suggestions.
她的说服力使团队接受了她的建议。
C1 adjective /ˌkɒzməˈpɒlɪtən/

cosmopolitan

全球化
Meaning
familiar with and at ease in many different countries and cultures
Example
He has a cosmopolitan outlook due to his extensive travels.
由于他的广泛旅行，他拥有全球化的视野。
B2 noun /ˌnəʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

notification

通知
Meaning
an official or formal notice or message informing someone of something; an alert delivered by a system or device
Example
You will receive a notification when your application is approved.
当你的申请被批准时，你会收到通知。
C1 adjective /dɪˈbɪl.ɪ.teɪ.tɪŋ/

debilitating

虚弱的
Meaning
Making someone or something weak and infirm.
Example
The disease had a debilitating effect on his health.
该疾病对他的健康产生了衰弱的影响。
B2 noun /stɑːˈveɪ.ʃən/

Starvation

饥饿
Meaning
suffering or death caused by lack of food; extreme hunger
Example
Many people died of starvation during the famine.
许多人在饥荒期间死于饥饿。
B1 noun ˈɑːkɪtektʃə(r)

architecture

建筑学
Meaning
The art or science of designing and constructing buildings.
Example
Ancient architecture is fascinating.
古代建筑学令人着迷。
B2 adverb /wɛərˈbaɪ/

whereby

通过
Meaning
by which; because of which
Example
The company agreed to a contract whereby it would pay the penalty.
公司同意了一份合同，通过它将支付罚款。
C1 noun /ˌpændəˈmoʊniəm/

pandemonium

混乱
Meaning
Wild and noisy disorder or confusion; uproar.
Example
When the concert was canceled, pandemonium broke out among the crowd.
当音乐会被取消时，混乱在观众中爆发。
A2 noun /ˈfɪt.nəs/

fitness

身体健康
Meaning
The condition of being physically fit and healthy, or the quality of being suitable to fulfill a particular role or task.
Example
Fitness tests ensure vehicle safety.
身体健康测试确保车辆安全。
B1 noun /ɪkˈsten.ʃən/

Extension

延长; 扩展
Meaning
the action of extending something; additional time or space
Example
The professor granted an extension for the assignment deadline.
教授为作业截止日期延长了时间。
B2 noun /ˌkɔr.əˈspɑn.dəns/

Correspondence

通信；相似或等价；通过交换信件进行的沟通
Meaning
letters sent or received; similarity or equivalence; communication by exchange of letters
Example
The historical correspondence between the two famous writers was recently published.
两位著名作家之间的历史通信最近已发布。
B2 verb /ˈruːɪn/

ruin

毁灭
Meaning
to destroy or damage beyond repair; to spoil completely
Example
Heavy rain could ruin our picnic plans.
大雨可能会毁掉我们的野餐计划。
A1 noun /pɪɡ/

Pig

猪
Meaning
a domestic farm animal with a short curly tail and a flat nose
Example
The farmer fed the pig in the pen.
农民在圈子里喂猪。
C2 verb /ˈmɔːrtɪfaɪ/

mortify

使…感到羞耻
Meaning
to cause someone to feel great embarrassment or shame
Example
She was mortified when she tripped on stage.
她在舞台上绊倒时非常羞愧。
C2 noun /ˈsʊrmə fɪʃ/

Surma fish

苏尔马鱼
Meaning
a freshwater fish species found in the Surma river system of Bangladesh and northeastern India
Example
Surma fish is native to the rivers of Sylhet region.
苏尔马鱼是西莱特地区河流的本土鱼类。
B2 noun daɪˈmen.ʃən

dimension

维度
Meaning
An aspect or feature of a situation, problem, or thing; a measurable extent.
Example
Renewable projects add a new dimension to urban planning.
可再生项目为城市规划增添了一个新的维度。
C2 verb /əˈbreɪd/

abrade

通过摩擦磨损
Meaning
to scrape or wear away the surface by friction or erosion
Example
The rough cloth can easily abrade the skin.
粗糙的布料容易磨损皮肤。
B1 noun /ˈsɛntɪˌmiːtər/

centimeter

厘米
Meaning
A metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter.
Example
The table is 120 centimeters long.
桌子长120厘米。
A2 noun /tɪp/

tip

建议
Meaning
a small but useful piece of advice
Example
I received a tip on how to improve my presentation.
我收到了关于如何改进我的演示的建议。
B1 noun /ˈtʃæn.əl/

Channel

频道; 渠道; 途径;
Meaning
a television or radio station; a passage for water or other liquids; a means of communication
Example
The news channel provided live coverage of the important event.
新闻频道提供了该重要事件的现场直播报道。
C1 adjective /ˌɛɡzɪˈstɛnʃəl/

existential

存在主义的
Meaning
Relating to human existence, often concerning meaning or purpose of life.
Example
She went through an existential crisis during her midlife.
她在人生中期经历了存在主义危机。
C1 adjective /ɪˈɡriːdʒəs/

egregious

极其严重
Meaning
Outstandingly bad; shocking.
Example
The company was fined for its egregious safety violations.
该公司因其极其严重的安全违规行为而被罚款。
C1 noun ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃən.ər.i ɪˈnɪʃ.ə.tɪv

revolutionary initiative

革命性倡议
Meaning
A groundbreaking action or plan that brings about significant change or transformation.
Example
The revolutionary initiative promotes sustainable energy.
革命性倡议促进可持续能源。
C2 adjective /bɪˈsɒtɪd/

besotted

沉迷的，痴迷的
Meaning
strongly infatuated or obsessed with someone or something
Example
He was completely besotted with her charm.
他完全沉迷于她的魅力。
C2 noun /əˈsper.ɪ.ti/

asperity

Meaning
Harshness of tone, manner, or surface.
Example
She spoke with asperity when she was interrupted.
C1 noun /ˈsʌm.ɪt əv ðə ˈfjuː.tʃər/

Summit of the Future

未来峰会
Meaning
A high-level conference focused on addressing future challenges and opportunities.
Example
The Summit of the Future addressed global challenges.
未来峰会解决了全球性挑战。
C2 noun juːˈbɪkwɪti

ubiquity

普遍性
Meaning
The fact of appearing everywhere or of being very common.
Example
The ubiquity of smartphones has transformed communication.
智能手机的普遍性改变了通信方式。
C1 noun ˈvæljuː beɪst ˌɛdjuːˈkeɪʃən

value-based education

基于价值的教育
Meaning
Education that emphasizes moral principles and ethical values.
Example
Value-based education shapes moral character.
基于价值的教育塑造了道德品格。
C1 adjective /ˈprɪvi/

privy

秘密知识
Meaning
having access to secret or private knowledge
Example
She was privy to the confidential discussions.
她知道机密讨论。
A2 verb /ɪkˈsaɪt/

excite

使兴奋
Meaning
to cause strong feelings of enthusiasm or eagerness
Example
The idea of traveling abroad excites her.
出国旅行的想法让她感到兴奋。
C1 adjective /ˈsɛnʃənt/

sentient

有感觉的
Meaning
Able to perceive or feel things.
Example
Humans are sentient beings capable of reasoning.
人类是能够推理的感知生命。
C2 verb /ˈɑːskjʊleɪt/

osculate

亲吻
Meaning
To kiss.
Example
They osculated under the mistletoe during the party.
他们在派对上在槲寄生下接吻。
B2 noun /rɪˈvendʒ/

Revenge

复仇
Meaning
the action of inflicting hurt or harm on someone for an injury or wrong suffered at their hands
Example
She sought revenge against those who betrayed her trust.
她寻求复仇，针对那些背叛她信任的人。
B1 noun /striːm/

stream

溪流
Meaning
A small, narrow river; a continuous flow of something.
Example
The stream of life is unstoppable.
生命的流动是无法阻挡的。
C1 noun /ˈwɪndfɔːl/

windfall

意外收获
Meaning
an unexpected piece of good fortune, typically a large amount of money
Example
The startup received a windfall when a major client paid for a full year in advance.
初创公司因一个重要客户提前支付了一整年的费用，获得了意外收获。
C2 adjective /sərˈkjuːɪtəs/

circuitous

迂回路线
Meaning
Longer than the most direct way; roundabout.
Example
He took a circuitous route to avoid traffic.
他走了一条迂回路线以避开交通。
C1 verb /ɪnˈstɪl/

instill

灌输
Meaning
to gradually but firmly establish an idea, attitude, or habit in someone's mind
Example
Parents try to instill good values in their children.
父母试图在孩子们的心中灌输好的价值观。
C1 verb /ɪnˈkɑːrsəreɪt/

incarcerate

监禁
Meaning
to imprison or confine someone
Example
The authorities incarcerated the criminal after the trial.
当局在审判后将罪犯监禁。
C2 noun /ˌpaɪrəˈmeɪniə/

pyromania

纵火的失控欲望
Meaning
An uncontrollable desire to set things on fire.
Example
The suspect was diagnosed with pyromania after repeated incidents of arson.
嫌疑人在多次纵火事件后被诊断为纵火狂。
C1 noun /nɪl/

Nil

零; 什么都没有
Meaning
nothing; zero; no amount
Example
His chances of winning were nil after the scandal.
在丑闻之后，他的获胜机会为零。
C1 noun /ˈfɛləni/

felony

重罪
Meaning
a serious crime, usually punishable by imprisonment for more than one year
Example
He was convicted of a felony and sentenced to ten years in prison.
他因重罪被定罪并被判处十年监禁。
A1 verb /tel/

tell

告诉
Meaning
to say something to someone; to give information or instructions
Example
Can you tell me the time?
你能告诉我时间吗？
C1 adjective /ˈen.vi.ə.bəl/

Enviable

值得羡慕的
Meaning
causing envy; desirable
Example
Her success was enviable among her peers.
她的成功在同事中是值得羡慕的。
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。
C1 adjective /prɪm/

prim

过于正式或合适
Meaning
stiffly formal and proper in appearance or behavior
Example
She looked prim in her neatly pressed dress.
她穿着精心熨烫的裙子看起来非常端庄。
C1 noun /ˈʌndərˌwɜːrld/

underworld

地下世界
Meaning
The criminal world of organized crime or the mythical world of the dead.
Example
The detective spent years studying the secrets of the underworld.
侦探花了很多年研究地下世界的秘密。
B2 noun /ɡoʊld fɪʃ/

Gold fish

金鱼
Meaning
a small ornamental freshwater fish with golden or orange coloration, commonly kept as a pet
Example
The goldfish swam in circles around its glass bowl.
金鱼在玻璃鱼缸里绕圈游动。
C2 noun /ˈvaɪənd/

viand

佳肴
Meaning
an item of food, especially a delicacy
Example
The banquet was filled with rich viands and wines.
宴会充满了丰盛的佳肴和美酒。
A2 noun /ˈɡɑːr.dən.ər/

Gardener

园丁
Meaning
a person who tends and cultivates a garden
Example
The gardener planted beautiful flowers in the backyard.
园丁在后院种下了美丽的花朵。
B1 adjective /ˈlʌv.ɪŋ/

Loving

慈爱的; 关怀的; 表现出爱与温暖
Meaning
affectionate; caring; showing love and warmth
Example
She is a loving mother who cares deeply for her children.
她是一个慈爱的母亲，深深地关心着她的孩子们。
A1 noun /lʌntʃ/

Lunch

午餐
Meaning
a meal eaten in the middle of the day, typically one that is lighter or less formal than an evening meal
Example
We had lunch at a nice restaurant downtown.
我们在市中心的一家不错的餐厅吃了午餐。
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。
A2 noun /ˈwɒlɪt/

Wallet

钱包
Meaning
a small folding case for carrying money, credit cards, and identification
Example
He pulled out his wallet to pay for the coffee.
他拿出钱包付了咖啡的钱。
B2 adjective /əˈdɪktɪd/

addicted

上瘾的
Meaning
Being unable to stop engaging in a particular activity or consuming a particular substance.
Example
Many people are addicted to social media.
许多人上瘾于社交媒体。
A2 noun /bænd/

band

乐队
Meaning
a group of musicians who play music together
Example
The band performed live at the concert.
乐队在音乐会上现场表演。
B2 verb ˈtrɪɡərz

triggers

引发
Meaning
To cause or initiate something to happen
Example
Air pollution triggers chronic diseases.
空气污染引发了慢性疾病。
C1 adjective /həˈmɑː.dʒə.nəs/

homogenous

同质的
Meaning
Similar or uniform in nature; often used interchangeably with 'homogeneous'.
Example
The class was made up of a homogenous group of students.
这个班级由一个同质的学生组组成。
C2 noun /ˌɛpɪˈsaɪklɔɪd/

epicycloid

外摆线
Meaning
a curve traced by a point on the circumference of a circle that rolls around the outside of another circle
Example
The mathematician demonstrated how to draw an epicycloid.
数学家演示了如何绘制外摆线。
C1 adjective /kəmˈpleɪsənt/

complacent

自满
Meaning
showing self-satisfaction and a lack of concern about potential dangers or problems
Example
The team grew complacent after a few victories and stopped practicing hard.
团队在几场胜利后变得自满，停止了努力训练。
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。
B2 noun /ˈfriːdəm ˌfaɪtər/

freedom fighter

自由斗士
Meaning
a person who takes part in an armed or political struggle to achieve freedom or independence for their people or country
Example
The freedom fighter dedicated his life to the liberation of his homeland.
这位自由斗士把一生献给了祖国的解放。
C2 adjective /ˌʌnpriːpəˈzɛsɪŋ/

unprepossessing

不吸引人
Meaning
not attractive or appealing in appearance
Example
Despite his unprepossessing looks, he was very kind and intelligent.
尽管他的外貌不吸引人，他还是非常友善和聪明。
B2 noun /fʌs/

Fuss

大惊小怪；无谓的烦恼
Meaning
unnecessary worry or bother about something; agitated excitement over a trivial matter
Example
She made such a fuss about the small stain on her dress that everyone noticed.
她因裙子上的小污点而大惊小怪，结果大家都注意到了。
B1 adjective /əˈfɔːdəbl/

affordable

实惠
Meaning
inexpensive and within one's financial means
Example
This restaurant offers affordable meals for families.
这家餐厅为家庭提供实惠的餐点。
B2 adjective ˈɛvɪdənt

evident

明显的
Meaning
Clearly seen or understood; obvious.
Example
The result was evident.
结果是显而易见的。
C1 verb /brɔɪl/

broil

烤
Meaning
To cook food by direct heat, usually under a grill or over a fire.
Example
She broiled the chicken until it was golden brown.
她把鸡肉烤到金黄色。
C2 noun /ˈɡɔːntlɪt/

gauntlet

护手 / 挑战
Meaning
a protective glove; a challenge or trial; to 'throw down the gauntlet' means to issue a challenge
Example
The knight threw down his gauntlet as a sign of challenge.
骑士把他的护手扔下，作为挑战的标志。
B1 noun ˈseʃən

session

会议
Meaning
A meeting of an official body, especially a legislature, council, or court of law, to conduct its business.
Example
The session was held on February 25.
会议于2月25日举行。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈwiːldi/

unwieldy

笨重
Meaning
Difficult to carry or move because of its size, shape, or weight.
Example
The box was too unwieldy to carry up the stairs.
这个盒子太笨重了，无法把它提上楼梯。
C2 noun /ɪˈnɪkwɪti/

iniquity

不公
Meaning
Immoral or grossly unfair behavior.
Example
The dictator's regime was marked by corruption and iniquity.
独裁者的政权因腐败和不公而闻名。
A1 noun /ˈvɪdiəʊ/

video

视频
Meaning
a recording of moving visual images made digitally or on film
Example
She watched the video of her favorite concert online.
她在网上观看了她最喜欢的演唱会视频。
C2 noun /ˈpɛdɪmənt/

pediment

三角山墙
Meaning
a triangular gable found above the horizontal structure of a building, often in classical architecture
Example
The ancient temple had a pediment decorated with sculptures.
古老的寺庙有一个装饰着雕塑的山墙。
C1 noun /ˈpɛnɪtəns/

penitence

忏悔
Meaning
The action or feeling of showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong.
Example
His eyes were full of penitence after realizing his mistake.
他在意识到自己的错误后，眼中充满了忏悔。
C2 verb /ˌsɜːrkəmˈnævɪɡeɪt/

circumnavigate

环绕地球
Meaning
to travel all the way around something, especially the earth
Example
Magellan was the first to circumnavigate the globe.
麦哲伦是第一个环绕地球航行的人。
B1 adjective /ˈsuːtəbl/

suitable

合适
Meaning
appropriate or right for a particular person, purpose, or situation
Example
This dress is suitable for the wedding.
这件裙子适合婚礼。
B2 adjective /ˈkʌltʃəd/

cultured

有文化的
Meaning
characterized by refined taste, manners, and education
Example
She is a cultured woman who loves art and literature.
她是一个有文化的女人，喜欢艺术和文学。
C1 adjective /ˈsɜːrvaɪl/ or /ˈsɜːrvəl/

servile

奴颜婢膝
Meaning
having or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others
Example
His servile attitude annoyed his colleagues.
他的奴颜婢膝的态度让同事们感到烦恼。
A2 verb /ɪnˈkri:s/

increase

增加
Meaning
to become or make something larger in amount, number, or degree
Example
The company plans to increase its production this year.
公司计划在今年增加生产。
C1 noun dɪˈtɜː.mɪ.nənt

determinant

决定性因素
Meaning
A factor that decisively affects the nature or outcome of something.
Example
Education is a key determinant of success.
教育是成功的一个关键决定性因素。
B1 verb /rɑːb/

rob

抢劫
Meaning
to steal money or property from a person or place; to commit robbery
Example
The thief tried to rob the bank last night.
小偷昨晚试图抢劫银行。
C1 verb /ɪmˈpɒvərɪʃ/

impoverish

使贫穷
Meaning
To make someone poor or reduce the quality or richness of something.
Example
The long war impoverished the entire nation.
漫长的战争使整个国家贫困。
B2 adjective /ˌɪnɪˈfɪʃənt/

Inefficient

无效率
Meaning
not achieving maximum productivity; wasteful of time or resources
Example
The old computer system was inefficient and wasted a lot of time.
老旧的计算机系统效率低，浪费了很多时间。
C2 adjective /ɪˈmɒdɪst/

immodest

傲慢 / 不得体
Meaning
lacking humility or decency; excessively proud or improper
Example
His immodest remarks offended the audience.
他的傲慢言辞冒犯了观众。
B2 adjective /ˈɡɪf.tɪd/

Gifted

天赋的; 才华横溢的
Meaning
having exceptional talent or ability; talented;
Example
She is a gifted musician who plays multiple instruments.
她是一位天赋异禀的音乐家，能演奏多种乐器。
C1 noun /ˌhaɪ.roʊˈɡlɪf.ɪks/

hieroglyphics

象形文字
Meaning
a system of writing using pictures or symbols, used especially by ancient Egyptians
Example
The tomb walls were covered with Egyptian hieroglyphics.
坟墓的墙壁上刻有埃及的象形文字。
C2 adjective /ˈtʃɛəri/

chary

谨慎
Meaning
cautious or wary about doing something
Example
She was chary of investing in the new business venture.
她对投资新业务感到谨慎。
A2 noun /dʒæz/

jazz

幸福
Meaning
a style of music characterized by improvisation, syncopation, and strong rhythm, originating in African American communities
Example
She loves listening to live jazz on weekends.
当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
C2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈbjuːz/

disabuse

使觉醒
Meaning
To free someone from a false belief or misconception.
Example
The teacher tried to disabuse the students of their misunderstanding.
老师试图让学生摆脱他们的误解。