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C1 noun /ˈsʌn.stroʊk/

Sunstroke

中暑
Meaning
a serious condition caused by overheating from prolonged exposure to high temperatures
Example
The worker suffered from sunstroke after working outside all day.
工人在外面工作了一整天后中暑了。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈbraɪdld/

unbridled

无法控制的
Meaning
Uncontrolled and unrestrained.
Example
The protesters showed unbridled enthusiasm for change.
抗议者展示了对改变的无法抑制的热情。
C1 noun /rəˈpɪdəti/

rapidity

迅速
Meaning
The quality of moving or happening quickly; swiftness or speed.
Example
The rapidity of technological change is astonishing.
技术变化的速度令人震惊。
C1 adjective /ˈdɪzməl/

Dismal

阴沉的; 沮丧的; 令人悲伤的
Meaning
gloomy; depressing; causing sadness or despair
Example
The weather was dismal with heavy rain and dark clouds.
天气阴沉，伴随大雨和黑暗的云层。
C1 noun /ˈnɑːrsɪsɪst/

narcissist

自恋者
Meaning
A person who has an excessive interest in or admiration of themselves.
Example
Everyone avoided him because he was a narcissist.
每个人都避开他，因为他是一个自恋者。
C1 noun /səbˈvɜːrʒən/

subversion

颠覆
Meaning
the act of trying to destroy or undermine an established system or authority
Example
The government accused the rebels of planning subversion.
政府指控叛军策划颠覆行为。
C1 noun /ˈʌp.rɔːr/

Uproar

骚动; 喧嚣; 混乱
Meaning
a loud and emotional noise or disturbance; public outcry
Example
The announcement caused an uproar among the students.
公告在学生中引起了骚动。
C1 noun /ˈsmætərɪŋ/

smattering

浅薄的知识
Meaning
A small amount or superficial knowledge of something.
Example
He has a smattering of Spanish.
他对西班牙语有浅薄的了解。
C1 noun /ˈmeɪhɛm/

mayhem

混乱
Meaning
Violent or extreme disorder; chaos and destruction.
Example
The protest turned into mayhem when the crowd clashed with the police.
当抗议者与警方发生冲突时，抗议活动变成了混乱。
C1 verb rɪˈplɛn.ɪʃ

replenish

补充
Meaning
Fill something up again.
Example
Drinking water helps replenish lost fluids in the body.
喝水有助于补充身体失去的液体。
C1 noun /krɪˈden.ʃəl/

credential

资历, 证明文件
Meaning
a qualification, achievement, or aspect of a person's background used to indicate suitability for something
Example
She presented her credentials before starting the new job.
她在开始新工作之前展示了她的资历。
C1 noun /ˈpɔːsɪti/

paucity

稀缺 / 缺乏
Meaning
the presence of something in only small or insufficient quantities
Example
The project was delayed due to a paucity of funds.
由于资金短缺，项目被推迟了。
C1 adjective /hjuːˈmeɪn/

humane

人道的
Meaning
Showing compassion or benevolence.
Example
The doctor provided humane treatment to the injured animals.
医生对受伤的动物提供了人道治疗。
C1 noun /ˈʃoʊ.vəˌnɪz.əm/

chauvinism

Meaning
Excessive or prejudiced support for one's own cause, group, or gender, often with contempt for others.
Example
The company's culture was criticized for promoting male chauvinism.
C1 adjective /swɑːv/

suave

迷人且优雅
Meaning
charming, confident, and elegant, often in a smooth or polished way
Example
He was a suave gentleman who impressed everyone at the party.
他是一个优雅的绅士，在派对上给大家留下了深刻的印象。
C1 adjective ˈɑː.dʒu.əs

arduous

艰苦的
Meaning
Involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring.
Example
The trek through the mountains was an arduous journey.
穿越群山的徒步旅行是一段艰苦的旅程。
C1 adjective /ˈprɪnsəpəld/

principled

有原则的
Meaning
acting in accordance with moral or ethical standards
Example
He is a principled leader who always puts honesty first.
他是一个有原则的领导，总是把诚实放在第一位。
C1 noun /ˈkwæɡˌmaɪər/

quagmire

泥潭，困境
Meaning
a soft, wet area of land that gives way underfoot; a complex or dangerous situation
Example
The hikers were trapped in a political quagmire.
徒步旅行者被困在一个政治泥潭中。
C1 noun /ɡroʊv/

grove

林地 / 小果园
Meaning
A small group of trees growing close together.
Example
They walked through the orange grove.
他们走过橙树林。
C1 noun /vɛnˈdɛtə/

vendetta

复仇
Meaning
a prolonged bitter quarrel or campaign of revenge
Example
The two families were caught in a bitter vendetta for generations.
这两个家庭世代相传，陷入了长久的复仇。
C1 noun ɪɡˌzæs.pəˈreɪ.ʃən

exasperation

恼怒
Meaning
Extreme irritation or frustration.
Example
He sighed in exasperation after hearing the same excuse again.
他在再次听到同样的借口后，因恼怒而叹了口气。
C1 adjective /ˈrɛtɪsənt/

reticent

沉默寡言
Meaning
not revealing one's thoughts or feelings readily; reserved
Example
She was reticent about her personal life.
她对自己的个人生活保持沉默。
C1 noun məˈnjʊər

manure

粪肥, 有机肥料
Meaning
Animal dung used for fertilizing land; organic matter used as fertilizer.
Example
Organic manure enhances soil fertility.
有机肥料提高土壤肥力。
C1 verb /fɔːrˈtɛl/

foretell

预言
Meaning
to predict or announce something before it happens
Example
The old man claimed he could foretell the future.
那位老人声称他能够预言未来。
C1 noun /ˌnjʊə.roʊ.plæˈstɪs.ɪ.ti/

neuroplasticity

神经可塑性
Meaning
The brain's ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections throughout life.
Example
Neuroplasticity allows the brain to rewire itself after an injury.
神经可塑性使大脑在受伤后能够重新连接。
C1 noun /ˈrʌp.tʃər/

Rupture

破裂; 关系的断裂
Meaning
breaking or bursting apart; breakdown of relations
Example
The rupture in the pipeline caused a massive oil spill.
管道中的断裂造成了大规模的石油泄漏。
C1 noun /wɪsp/

wisp

一小束或一片
Meaning
A small thin or twisted bunch, piece, or amount of something.
Example
A wisp of smoke rose from the chimney.
一缕烟雾从烟囱升起。
C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈruːl/

overrule

驳回
Meaning
to reject or disallow by exercising one's superior authority; to override a decision
Example
The judge overruled the objection from the defense attorney.
法官驳回了辩护律师的反对。
C1 verb /slɪŋk/

slink

悄悄移动
Meaning
to move quietly and secretly, often to avoid being noticed
Example
The cat slunk into the room without making a sound.
猫悄悄地进入房间，没有发出任何声音。
C1 verb /kʌl/

cull

Meaning
to select or remove from a larger group, often to reduce numbers
Example
The farmers decided to cull the sick animals from the herd.
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 noun /ˈkɒndɪmənts/

condiments

调味品或酱料
Meaning
Seasonings or sauces used to add flavor to food.
Example
Ketchup and mustard are popular condiments for burgers.
番茄酱和芥末是汉堡的常见调味品。
C1 noun /ˈɒn.slɔːt/

onslaught

猛攻
Meaning
A fierce or destructive attack.
Example
The village faced an onslaught of enemy forces.
这个村庄面临敌军的猛烈进攻。
C1 adjective ˈfjuː.taɪl

futile

徒劳的
Meaning
Incapable of producing any useful result; pointless.
Example
His attempts to change the situation were futile.
他改变局势的努力是徒劳的。
C1 noun /juːˈtoʊpiə/

utopia

乌托邦
Meaning
An imagined perfect society or place where everything is ideal.
Example
Many philosophers dreamed of creating a utopia for humanity.
许多哲学家梦想着为人类创造一个乌托邦。
C1 noun /mɔːrɡ/

morgue

Meaning
a place where dead bodies are kept, especially to be identified or claimed
Example
The police took the body to the morgue for identification.
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。
C1 adjective /ˈɡlɛrɪŋ/

glaring

耀眼 / 显而易见
Meaning
Extremely obvious or shining intensely.
Example
There was a glaring mistake in the report.
报告中有一个显而易见的错误。
C1 adjective /rɪˈpen.tənt/

Repentant

悔过的; 懊悔的; 后悔的
Meaning
feeling or expressing sincere regret and remorse; sorry for one's actions
Example
The repentant thief returned the stolen money.
悔过的窃贼归还了被盗的钱。
C1 adjective /ˈfɪk.əl/

Fickle

多变的; 不稳定的; 善变的;
Meaning
changeable; inconstant; liable to sudden unpredictable change
Example
His fickle nature made it hard to trust his promises.
他那多变的个性使得信任他的承诺变得困难。
C1 adjective /kəˈləʊ.kwi.əl/

colloquial

口语
Meaning
Used in ordinary conversation rather than formal speech or writing; informal language.
Example
His colloquial expressions made the speech relatable.
他的口语表达让演讲更加生动。
C1 noun /ˈkwɒn.dər.i/

Quandary

困境; 为难
Meaning
a difficult situation where you cannot decide what to do; dilemma
Example
She was in a quandary about which job offer to accept.
她在选择接受哪个工作机会时陷入了困境。
C1 adjective /bɪˈfɪt.ɪŋ/

Befitting

合适的; 适合的; 对于特定情况或人适当
Meaning
appropriate; suitable; proper for a particular situation or person
Example
He wore formal attire befitting the important occasion.
他穿了适合重要场合的正式服装。
C1 adjective /bɪˈrɛft/

bereft

失落的
Meaning
Deprived of or lacking something, especially a nonmaterial asset.
Example
After the betrayal, he felt bereft of hope and trust.
背叛后，他感到失落于希望和信任。
C1 adjective/adverb /ɡəˈlɔːr/

galore

大量的
Meaning
In large amounts; abundant or plentiful.
Example
There were books galore in the old library.
在老图书馆里有大量的书。
C1 adjective /ˈvɛnərəbəl/

Venerable

尊敬的; 受人尊敬的
Meaning
deserving respect due to age, wisdom, or character; revered
Example
The venerable professor has taught at the university for fifty years.
这位威望的教授在大学里教书已五十年。
C1 noun /ˈvɔːrtɛks/

vortex

漩涡
Meaning
A mass of whirling fluid or air, especially a whirlpool or whirlwind.
Example
The plane was caught in a dangerous vortex of air.
飞机被困在一个危险的气流漩涡中。
C1 noun /ˈrʌbəl/

rubble

瓦砾
Meaning
Broken stone, bricks, or debris from a collapsed building or structure.
Example
The rescue team searched through the rubble after the earthquake.
地震后，救援队在瓦砾中寻找。
C1 adjective /ˌiːvænˈdʒɛlɪkəl/

evangelical

福音派
Meaning
Relating to the Christian gospel, especially the teachings that emphasize personal faith and the authority of the Bible.
Example
She grew up in an evangelical church community.
她在一个福音派教会社区长大。
C1 adjective /ˌæn.ɪkˈdoʊ.t̬əl/

anecdotal

基于个人叙述而非事实或研究，特点是轶事
Meaning
Based on personal accounts rather than facts or research; characterized by anecdotes.
Example
The book was filled with anecdotal evidence rather than data.
这本书充满了轶事性证据，而不是数据。
C1 adjective /ˈlækˌlʌstər/

lackluster

黯淡无光
Meaning
Lacking in vitality, force, or conviction; uninspired or uninspiring.
Example
The lackluster performance disappointed the audience.
黯淡无光的表现让观众失望。
C1 verb /blæntʃ/

blanch

变得苍白
Meaning
to turn pale from shock, fear, or to briefly boil food to remove skin or prepare it
Example
She blanched at the sight of blood.
她看到血后吓得脸色苍白。
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 /məˈnɒtəni/

monotony

单调
Meaning
Lack of variety and interest; tedious repetition and routine.
Example
Breaking the monotony of everyday life can improve mental health.
打破日常生活的单调可以改善心理健康。
C1 noun /ˈæmfɪˌθiətər/

amphitheater

圆形剧场
Meaning
A large open circular or oval building with rising tiers of seats, used for public events.
Example
The concert was held in an ancient amphitheater.
音乐会在一个古老的圆形剧场举行。
C1 noun/verb /snɛər/

snare

陷阱
Meaning
a trap for catching animals; to catch or trap
Example
The hunter set a snare to catch rabbits.
猎人设置了一个陷阱来捕捉兔子。
C1 adjective /ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtrɪk/

asymmetric

不对称的
Meaning
Not having equal or corresponding parts; lacking symmetry.
Example
The design of the building is asymmetric and unusual.
这座建筑的设计是不对称的且不寻常。
C1 noun /ˈʃʊɡ.ər ˈkæn.di/

Sugar candy

糖果
Meaning
crystallized sugar formed into small pieces; rock candy made from sugar syrup
Example
The children enjoyed eating colorful sugar candy at the festival.
孩子们在节日上享受吃彩色的糖果。
C1 noun /ˈbeɪlɪf/

bailiff

法警
Meaning
An official who keeps order in a court, carries out court orders, or collects debts.
Example
The bailiff asked everyone to rise as the judge entered the courtroom.
当法官进入法庭时，法警要求大家起立。
C1 adjective /nɪˈɡlɛktfʊl/

neglectful

疏忽的
Meaning
Failing to give proper care or attention.
Example
The neglectful parent left the child alone for hours.
疏忽的父母把孩子独自留下几个小时。
C1 noun ˌræʃ.ən.əl.ɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

rationalization

理性化
Meaning
The practice of finding reasons for behavior or actions that are not the real reasons.
Example
His rationalization of the mistake was not convincing.
他对错误的理性化并不令人信服。
C1 adjective /ˌsaɪkoʊsəˈmætɪk/

psychosomatic

心理生理的
Meaning
Relating to a physical illness or condition caused or aggravated by mental factors such as stress.
Example
Her stomach pain was diagnosed as psychosomatic, linked to stress.
她的胃痛被诊断为心理生理性疾病，与压力有关。
C1 noun ˌɔːɡ.menˈteɪ.ʃən

augmentation

增加或扩展
Meaning
Increasing quantity, power or performance.
Example
The company invested in the augmentation of its workforce.
公司投资于增强其劳动力。
C1 noun /tækˈsɒnəmi/

taxonomy

分类科学
Meaning
The science or practice of classifying things, especially organisms.
Example
Modern taxonomy helps scientists organize and study biodiversity.
现代分类学帮助科学家组织和研究生物多样性。
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。
C1 noun /swiːt.laɪm/

Sweetlime

甜酸橙
Meaning
a citrus fruit that is sweeter and less acidic than regular lime
Example
The sweetlime juice was refreshing on a hot day.
甜橙汁在炎热的天气里令人耳目一新。
C1 adjective /ˈtraɪflɪŋ/

Trifling

微不足道的; 琐碎的; 不重要的
Meaning
of little importance; trivial; insignificant
Example
Don't worry about such trifling matters.
别为这些琐碎的事情担心。
C1 adjective /ˈflæʃi/

flashy

华丽的，炫耀的
Meaning
ostentatious or showy in a way that attracts attention
Example
He drove a flashy sports car through the city streets.
他开着一辆华丽的跑车穿过城市街道。
C1 adjective /ˈfuːlpruːf/

foolproof

万无一失
Meaning
Designed to be very easy to use or understand, leaving no possibility of failure or error.
Example
The new software has a foolproof installation process.
这款新软件具有万无一失的安装过程。
C1 noun /ˈmɒn.ə.stər.i/

Monastery

修道院; 纪念堂
Meaning
a building or group of buildings where monks live and worship
Example
The ancient monastery was built on a hilltop.
古老的修道院建在一个山顶上。
C1 noun /fɪˈlæn.θrə.pi/

philanthropy

慈善事业
Meaning
the desire to promote the welfare of others, often expressed by the generous donation of money to good causes
Example
Philanthropy has helped improve healthcare in many developing countries.
慈善事业帮助改善了许多发展中国家的医疗保健。
C1 phrase lɪˈdʒɪt.ɪ.mət sɛlf dɪˈfens

legitimate self-defense

合法自卫
Meaning
Lawful protection of oneself from harm or attack.
Example
The country claimed it was legitimate self-defense.
该国声称这是合法自卫。
C1 adjective bəˈnev.əl.ənt

benevolent

仁慈的, 慷慨的, 友好的
Meaning
Kind, generous, showing goodwill and kindness.
Example
His benevolent nature made him beloved.
他的仁慈天性使他非常受欢迎。
C1 adjective /prəˈpɔːrʃənət/

proportionate

成比例的
Meaning
Corresponding in size, degree, or intensity; balanced in relation.
Example
The punishment should be proportionate to the crime.
惩罚应该与犯罪成比例。
C1 verb /ɪmˈpɑːrt/

impart

传授
Meaning
to make information known; to bestow or communicate
Example
The teacher imparted valuable knowledge to her students.
老师将宝贵的知识传授给她的学生。
C1 noun /hʌl/

hull

船体 / 种子外壳
Meaning
The outer covering of a seed or fruit; also the main body of a ship.
Example
The sailors inspected the ship’s hull for any damage.
水手们检查了船体是否有损坏。
C1 verb /sərˈmaɪz/

surmise

推测
Meaning
to suppose something is true without having evidence
Example
She surmised that he was not coming to the meeting.
她推测他不会来参加会议。
C1 verb /əˈpreɪz/

appraise

评估
Meaning
to evaluate the value, quality, or importance of something
Example
The jeweler appraised the diamond before buying it.
珠宝商在购买之前评估了钻石。
C1 noun /ɪnˈdɪf.ər.əns/

Indifference

冷漠; 漠视; 冷淡
Meaning
lack of interest, concern, or sympathy; the state of not caring about something
Example
His indifference to his studies resulted in poor grades throughout the semester.
他对学业的冷漠导致了整个学期的成绩很差。
C1 noun ˌmɪs.kənˈsɛp.ʃən

misconception

误解
Meaning
A wrong idea or false understanding about something.
Example
There is a common misconception that success happens overnight.
有一个常见的误解，认为成功是一天之内发生的。
C1 noun /səˈbætɪkəl/

sabbatical

用于学习或旅行的休假期
Meaning
A period of paid leave granted to a teacher or worker for study or travel, traditionally every seventh year.
Example
She took a sabbatical to research her new book.
她为了研究她的新书而休了一个萨巴提卡尔假期。
C1 verb /kənˈfaʊnd/

confound

Meaning
to confuse or surprise someone, often by acting against their expectations
Example
The magician's trick seemed to confound the entire audience.
C1 adjective /kɪˈnɛtɪk/

kinetic

动能
Meaning
Relating to or resulting from motion.
Example
Kinetic energy increases as the object moves faster.
随着物体移动得更快，动能增加。
C1 adjective /rɪˈdʌn.dənt/

redundant

多余的
Meaning
Not or no longer needed or useful; superfluous.
Example
The report contained redundant information.
报告包含了多余的信息。
C1 verb /ˌʌndərˈsɛl/

undersell

Meaning
to sell something at a lower price than competitors or to downplay the value of something
Example
The shop undersold its rivals by offering huge discounts.
C1 noun /ˈtɪrəni/

tyranny

暴政
Meaning
Cruel and oppressive government or rule by a tyrant.
Example
The people revolted against the tyranny of their ruler.
人民反抗他们统治者的暴政。
C1 adjective /ˈfɔːrmətɪv/

formative

形成性的
Meaning
Having a lasting influence on a person's development or character.
Example
Childhood is often described as a formative stage in life.
童年常被描述为人生中的一个形成性阶段。
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 /dɪˌnɒmɪˈneɪʃən/

denomination

教派, 价值
Meaning
a recognized autonomous branch of the Christian Church; a unit of value or currency
Example
The church belongs to a Protestant denomination.
这座教堂属于一个新教教派。
C1 noun /æmˈniːʒə/

amnesia

健忘症
Meaning
A partial or total loss of memory, usually caused by injury, illness, or psychological trauma.
Example
After the accident, she suffered from amnesia and could not remember her own name.
事故发生后，她患上了健忘症，无法记起自己的名字。
C1 noun /ˈhɛzɪtəns/

hesitance

犹豫
Meaning
The quality or state of being reluctant or uncertain.
Example
Her hesitance to speak up delayed the decision.
她的犹豫延迟了决定。
C1 noun /ˈlʌɡ.ɪdʒ væn/

Luggage van

行李车
Meaning
a vehicle designed for carrying luggage and cargo
Example
The luggage van carried all the passengers' suitcases.
行李车载着所有乘客的行李箱。
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 /rɪˌsɛptɪˈvɪti/

receptivity

接受能力
Meaning
The ability or willingness to receive something, especially signals or stimuli.
Example
Her receptivity to new ideas helped improve the project.
她对新思想的接受能力帮助改善了项目。
C1 adjective /ˈroʊtəri/

rotary

旋转的
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by rotation; revolving around an axis.
Example
The machine uses a rotary engine to function efficiently.
这台机器使用旋转引擎高效地工作。
C1 noun /məˈdɜːrnəti/

modernity

现代性
Meaning
The quality or condition of being modern; up-to-date ideas, practices, or style.
Example
The city’s architecture reflects both tradition and modernity.
这座城市的建筑反映了传统与现代性的结合。
C1 adjective /bɪˈmjuːzd/

bemused

困惑的，迷茫的
Meaning
confused, puzzled, or lost in thought
Example
She looked bemused when he asked the strange question.
当他问了一个奇怪的问题时，她看起来很困惑。
C1 adjective /fəˈnɛtɪk/

phonetic

语音的
Meaning
relating to the sounds of speech or pronunciation
Example
The teacher taught the students the phonetic spelling of difficult words.
老师教学生们困难单词的音标拼写。
C1 adjective /ˈhæk.nid/

hackneyed

陈词滥调
Meaning
Used too often and therefore lacking originality or freshness.
Example
The speech was filled with hackneyed phrases that failed to inspire the audience.
演讲中充满了陈词滥调，未能激励听众。
C1 noun/verb /ˈsaɪ.fər/

cipher

密码
Meaning
A secret or disguised way of writing; a code; to put a message into secret writing.
Example
Military messages are protected using a cipher.
军事消息通过密码保护。
C1 verb /ˈdʒɜːrmɪneɪt/

germinate

幸福
Meaning
To begin to grow or develop, especially referring to a seed.
Example
The seeds germinate quickly in moist soil.
她无法掩饰自己收到奖项时的幸福。
C1 noun /ˌdʒenəˈræləti/

generality

概括性
Meaning
A vague, non-specific statement or principle that applies broadly.
Example
The speech was full of generalities and lacked concrete details.
演讲充满了概括性，缺乏具体的细节。
C1 verb /ˌaʊtˈstrɛtʃ/

outstretch

伸展
Meaning
To extend or stretch something outward.
Example
He outstretched his hand to help her up.
他伸出手来帮助她站起来。
C1 verb /fɔːˈbɛər/

forbear

克制
Meaning
To refrain from doing something; to show patience or self-control.
Example
She forbore from commenting on his mistake.
她克制了对他错误的评论。
C1 verb /əˈbriːvieɪt/

abbreviate

缩写
Meaning
To shorten a word, phrase, or text by leaving out letters or parts.
Example
We often abbreviate 'Doctor' to 'Dr'.
我们常常把 'Doctor' 缩写成 'Dr.'。
C1 noun/verb /ɡrʌdʒ/

grudge

Meaning
A persistent feeling of ill will or resentment from a past insult or injury.
Example
She still holds a grudge against him for what happened years ago.
C1 noun /haɪˈpɒtənjuːs/

hypotenuse

斜边
Meaning
the longest side of a right-angled triangle, opposite the right angle.
Example
In a right triangle, the hypotenuse is always longer than the other two sides.
在直角三角形中，斜边总是比另外两边长。
C1 adjective /ˈspraɪtli/

sprightly

活泼
Meaning
full of energy and life; lively
Example
The sprightly old man danced with joy at the wedding.
那位活泼的老人高兴地在婚礼上跳舞。
C1 adjective kəˈlɒs.əl

Colossal

巨大的
Meaning
Extremely large, gigantic, enormous in size or extent.
Example
The colossal pyramids of Egypt are a marvel of architecture.
埃及的巨大神庙是建筑学的奇迹。
C1 noun /dɪˈrɪʒən/

derision

嘲笑
Meaning
Contemptuous ridicule or mockery.
Example
His ideas were greeted with derision by the audience.
他的观点被观众嘲笑了。
C1 noun /ˈstɪm.jʊ.laɪ/

stimuli

刺激物
Meaning
Things that create reactions or provide motivation.
Example
Bright light and loud sounds are common stimuli for alertness.
明亮的光和大声的声音是常见的刺激物，可以保持警觉。
C1 noun ˈlaɪv.li.hʊd

livelihood

生计
Meaning
A means of securing the necessities of life; a way of making a living.
Example
Fishing is the primary livelihood of coastal communities.
捕鱼是沿海社区的主要生计。
C1 noun /ˈlʌstər/

luster

光泽
Meaning
a gentle sheen or soft glow, especially from a polished surface
Example
The diamond had a brilliant luster.
钻石有着耀眼的光泽。
C1 noun /ɪnˈkɒmpɪtəns/

incompetence

不称职
Meaning
Lack of ability, skill, or effectiveness in doing something.
Example
The project failed due to the manager’s incompetence.
由于经理的不称职，项目失败了。
C1 verb /ɪˈvɪkt/

evict

驱逐
Meaning
To expel someone from a property, usually by legal process.
Example
The landlord decided to evict the tenants for not paying rent.
房东决定因未支付租金而驱逐租户。
C1 noun ˌriːˈstrʌk.tʃər.ɪŋ

restructuring

重组
Meaning
The action of organizing something differently.
Example
The company underwent restructuring to improve efficiency.
公司进行重组以提高效率。
C1 noun /ˈtæn.ər/

tanner

制革工
Meaning
A person whose job is to tan animal hides to make leather.
Example
The tanner worked long hours to produce fine leather.
这位制革工人加班工作以生产优质皮革。
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。
C1 noun /jɛn/

yen

渴望
Meaning
A deep, strong desire or craving.
Example
She felt a strong yen to travel the world.
她感到强烈的渴望去环游世界。
C1 noun /ɪmˈpɜː.mə.nəns/

impermanence

无常
Meaning
The state or fact of lasting for only a limited period of time.
Example
The philosophy of Buddhism emphasizes the impermanence of life.
佛教哲学强调生命的无常性。
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。