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B1 noun /səˈpɔːtər/

supporter

支持者
Meaning
a person who supports someone or something
Example
She is a strong supporter of the local animal shelter.
她是当地动物收容所的强大支持者。
C1 noun /ˈspɛktər/

specter

幽灵
Meaning
A ghost or spirit; something that causes fear or dread.
Example
The specter of war still haunts the region.
战争的幽灵仍然在该地区徘徊。
B2 noun /ˈek.oʊ/

Echo

回声; 回响
Meaning
a sound that is reflected back; a repetition or imitation
Example
His voice created a clear echo in the empty cathedral.
他的声音在空荡的教堂里产生了清晰的回声。
A2 noun /weɪt/

weight

重量
Meaning
a measure of how heavy something is
Example
The weight of the package was 10 kilograms.
包裹的重量是10公斤。
C2 adjective /ˈrɪz.ə.bəl/

risible

可笑的
Meaning
so absurd or ridiculous that it deserves to be laughed at
Example
The idea of flying pigs is completely risible.
飞猪的想法完全是可笑的。
C1 noun /ˈplæn.teɪn ˈflaʊ.ər/

Plantain flower

芭蕉花
Meaning
The flower bud of a banana plant, used as a vegetable in cooking
Example
We cooked plantain flower curry for dinner.
我们为晚餐做了芭蕉花咖喱。
C2 noun /ˈwɒntənnəs/

wantonness

无缘的残忍
Meaning
The quality of being reckless, cruel, or deliberately malicious.
Example
His wantonness shocked everyone at the gathering.
他的无缘残忍震惊了聚会上的每一个人。
B2 noun /kʌb/

Cub

幼熊
Meaning
a young bear, lion, tiger, or other large carnivorous mammal
Example
The bear cub stayed close to its mother for protection.
小熊为保护自己一直待在母亲身边。
C2 noun /mɛnˈdæsəti/

mendacity

虚伪
Meaning
the tendency to be untruthful; dishonesty
Example
The journalist exposed the mendacity of the officials.
记者揭露了官员的虚伪。
C1 noun /ˈdæɡ.ər/

Dagger

匕首
Meaning
a short knife with a pointed blade used as a weapon
Example
The ancient warrior carried a silver dagger.
古代战士携带着一把银色匕首。
C2 adjective /ˈkæp.ʃəs/

Captious

吹毛求疵的; 挑剔的
Meaning
tending to find fault or raise petty objections; fault-finding; critical
Example
His captious remarks about every small detail made the meeting very unpleasant.
他对每一个小细节的吹毛求疵使得会议变得非常不愉快。
B2 noun ˌkɒnsəlˈteɪʃən

consultation

咨询
Meaning
The action of consulting or discussing; a meeting with an expert or professional to seek advice.
Example
Consultation was essential.
咨询是必要的。
C2 noun /ɪˈrʌp.ʃən/

Irruption

突然的暴力入侵; 入侵或突袭; 突如其来的爆发或喷发
Meaning
a sudden violent entry; an invasion or raid; a sudden outburst or eruption
Example
The army's irruption into enemy territory caught the opposing forces completely off guard.
军队的突然闯入敌方领土使对方力量完全措手不及。
C1 noun /ɪˈlɛk.trəʊ.laɪts/

electrolytes

电解质
Meaning
Minerals in body fluids that carry an electric charge and are essential for many bodily functions.
Example
Electrolytes help maintain proper fluid balance in the body.
电解质有助于维持体内的液体平衡。
A2 noun ˈfɔːrɪsts

Forests

森林
Meaning
Large areas covered with trees and undergrowth, providing natural habitats for wildlife.
Example
Forests provide shelter and food for butterflies.
森林为蝴蝶提供庇护和食物。
B2 noun /spaɪt/

spite

恶意
Meaning
a desire to hurt, annoy, or offend someone
Example
She refused the gift out of spite.
她因为恶意拒绝了礼物。
A1 noun /kɑːr/

Car

汽车
Meaning
a four-wheeled motor vehicle used for transportation
Example
I drive my car to work every day.
我每天开车去工作。
C1 noun /ruːz/

Ruse

诡计; 计谋
Meaning
an action intended to deceive someone; a trick or stratagem
Example
The thief used a clever ruse to distract the guard.
小偷使用了一种巧妙的诡计来分散警卫的注意力。
C1 adjective /ˌmed.iˈiː.vəl/

Mediaeval

中世纪的
Meaning
relating to the Middle Ages; medieval
Example
The castle displayed mediaeval architecture and design.
城堡展示了中世纪的建筑风格和设计。
C2 verb /ˈɪmprɛɡneɪt/

impregnate

使怀孕 / 浸透
Meaning
To make pregnant; to fill or saturate with something.
Example
The scientist used a method to impregnate the material with resin.
科学家使用一种方法将材料用树脂进行浸透。
C2 noun /ˈɪrɪɡənt/

irrigant

灌溉液体
Meaning
A liquid used for irrigation, especially in medical or agricultural contexts.
Example
The doctor used a sterile irrigant during the procedure.
医生在手术中使用了无菌灌溉液。
B1 adjective /əˈtætʃt/

attached

附加的
Meaning
joined or fastened to something; emotionally connected or fond of someone or something
Example
The file is attached to the email.
文件已附加在电子邮件中。
A2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪst/

Artist

艺术家
Meaning
a person who creates art, especially paintings or drawings
Example
The artist painted a beautiful landscape.
艺术家画了一幅美丽的风景画。
C1 adjective /həˈred.ɪ.ter.i/

Hereditary

遗传的; 从祖先传承
Meaning
passed down through family genes; inherited from ancestors
Example
The hereditary disease was passed down through generations.
遗传性疾病通过几代人传递。
B2 adverb /ˈθɪkli/

Thickly

密集地
Meaning
in a thick manner; densely; heavily
Example
The forest was thickly wooded with tall pine trees.
森林被高大的松树密集覆盖。
C1 noun/verb /ˈslʌmbər/

slumber

睡眠
Meaning
A state of sleep; to sleep lightly or rest.
Example
The child slumbered peacefully through the night.
孩子整夜安静地睡觉。
C1 noun/verb /hɛm/

hem

衣边
Meaning
the edge of a piece of cloth that is folded and sewn; to fold and sew the edge of cloth
Example
She hemmed the dress to make it shorter.
她把裙子的边缘缝上去，弄短了它。
C2 noun /ˈneɪˌseɪ.ɪŋ/

naysaying

负面言论
Meaning
The act of expressing negative or pessimistic views.
Example
His constant naysaying discouraged the team.
他不断的负面言论使团队失去了动力。
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。
A1 conjunction /ðæn/

than

比
Meaning
used to introduce the second element in a comparison
Example
She is taller than her brother.
她比她的哥哥高。
A1 noun/verb /ˈraɪ.tɪŋ/

writing

幸福
Meaning
The activity of putting words on paper or composing text; the written form of communication.
Example
She spends hours every day on her creative writing.
当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福感。
C2 adjective /ˈvoʊtɪv/

votive

奉献
Meaning
Offered or dedicated in fulfillment of a vow.
Example
She lit a votive candle in the church as a prayer.
她在教堂里点燃了一支奉献的蜡烛作为祈祷。
C1 noun /bɪz/

Biz

生意
Meaning
business (informal); commercial enterprise or activity
Example
He's been in the restaurant biz for twenty years.
他已经在餐饮生意中工作了二十年。
B2 noun /ɑːrtʃ/

arch

拱门
Meaning
a curved symmetrical structure spanning an opening and typically supporting the weight above it
Example
The ancient arch still stands in the city center.
古老的拱门仍然屹立在城市中心。
C1 adjective /ˈdaɪ.si/

dicey

冒险的
Meaning
Risky or unpredictable; potentially dangerous.
Example
Investing in that company looks pretty dicey right now.
现在投资这家公司看起来非常冒险。
C2 noun /moʊt/

mote

尘埃
Meaning
A tiny particle or speck, especially of dust.
Example
A mote of dust floated in the sunlight.
一颗尘埃在阳光下飘浮。
B1 noun /dɪˈvɪʒən/

division

部门
Meaning
the action of separating something into parts; or a large administrative unit
Example
The company has a separate division for research and development.
公司有一个专门的部门负责研究和开发。
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。
B2 noun /ˌkovuːɪɡˈzɪs.təns/

Co-existence

共存
Meaning
the state of existing together at the same time or in the same place; peaceful cohabitation
Example
The peaceful co-existence of different cultures makes this city unique.
不同文化的和平共存使这座城市独一无二。
C2 noun /ˈfʌstɪən/

fustian

浮夸的演讲
Meaning
pompous or pretentious speech or writing; originally a type of thick cloth
Example
The politician's speech was filled with fustian and empty promises.
政治家的演讲充满了浮夸和空洞的承诺。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnrɪˈfaɪnd/

unrefined

未精炼的
Meaning
not processed or purified; lacking polish or sophistication
Example
The unrefined oil must be processed before it can be used as fuel.
未精炼的石油在用作燃料之前必须进行加工。
B1 noun /səˈlɛbrɪti/

celebrity

名人
Meaning
a famous person, especially in entertainment or sports
Example
The celebrity was surrounded by fans at the airport.
这位名人在机场被粉丝围住了。
C1 noun /ˈfaɪərɑːm/

firearm

火器
Meaning
a weapon capable of firing a projectile using gunpowder or other propellant
Example
The police found a hidden firearm during the investigation.
警方在调查过程中发现了一支隐藏的火器。
C2 adjective /ɪˈnɪmɪkəl/

inimical

敌对的 / 不利的
Meaning
tending to obstruct or harm; unfriendly or hostile
Example
The policy was inimical to the country's economic growth.
该政策对该国的经济增长不利。
C2 noun /ˈθɔːməˌtɜrdʒɪst/

thaumaturgist

奇术师
Meaning
A worker of miracles or magician.
Example
The thaumaturgist amazed the audience with his tricks.
这位奇术师用他的把戏让观众惊叹不已。
C1 noun /sɪlk klɔːθ/

Silk cloth

丝绸布料
Meaning
fabric made from natural fibers produced by silkworms
Example
The bride wore a beautiful dress made of silk cloth.
新娘穿着一件美丽的丝绸布料做的裙子。
B2 adverb /ˈaʊtraɪt/

Outright

直接; 完全; 毫不保留
Meaning
completely; directly; without reservation or concealment
Example
She rejected the proposal outright.
她直接拒绝了那个提案。
B2 noun /ˌreɡ.jʊˈleɪ.ʃənz/

regulations

规定
Meaning
Rules or directives made and maintained by an authority.
Example
Strict regulations ensure fair practices.
严格的规定确保公平的做法。
C1 adjective /ˈstʌm.pi/

Stumpy

矮胖
Meaning
short and thick; having a short, thick appearance
Example
The stumpy little dog wagged its tail enthusiastically.
那只矮胖的小狗兴奋地摇着尾巴。
B2 noun /əˈfɛns/

offense

犯罪
Meaning
an illegal act; a crime
Example
The offense was committed in broad daylight.
这个犯罪是在白天犯下的。
A2 verb /stʌk/

stuck

卡住
Meaning
unable to move; fixed in one position; unable to continue
Example
The door is stuck and won't open.
门被卡住了，打不开。
C2 noun /ɪkˈsɔːr.ə/

Ixora

伊克索拉
Meaning
a tropical flowering shrub with clusters of small bright red, orange, or yellow flowers
Example
The bright red ixora bushes lined the pathway to the tropical garden.
亮红色的伊克索拉灌木排成行，沿着通往热带花园的小径。
B2 adjective /ˈtɒlərənt/

tolerant

宽容
Meaning
Showing willingness to allow the existence of opinions or behaviors that one dislikes or disagrees with.
Example
He is very tolerant of other people's beliefs.
他对其他人的信仰非常宽容。
C1 verb /sɪft/

sift

筛 / 仔细检查
Meaning
to separate or sort through carefully, often using a sieve or by examining closely
Example
She sifted the flour before adding it to the cake mixture.
她在把面粉加到蛋糕混合物中之前筛选了面粉。
B2 adjective /daɪˈnæm.ɪk/

dynamic

动态
Meaning
Characterized by constant change, activity, or progress.
Example
Life flows in a dynamic stream.
生活在动态的河流中流动。
B2 noun /səˈspɛnʃən/

suspension

停赛
Meaning
The act of temporarily stopping something; also refers to a system in vehicles that absorbs shock.
Example
The player received a three-game suspension for misconduct.
该球员因不当行为被禁赛三场。
C2 noun /luːn/

lune

新月
Meaning
A crescent-shaped figure formed by two intersecting arcs; also means 'moon' in French.
Example
The mathematician studied the properties of the lune.
数学家研究了新月的特性。
B2 adjective /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntl/

fundamental

Meaning
forming a necessary base or core; of central importance
Example
Honesty is a fundamental principle of good leadership.
C2 adjective /ɪnˈsɪpiənt/

incipient

初期的
Meaning
in an initial stage; beginning to develop
Example
The incipient storm made the sky turn dark and heavy.
初期的风暴使天空变得阴暗而沉重。
C1 noun/verb /brʊk/

brook

小溪 / 容忍
Meaning
As a noun: a small natural stream; As a verb: to tolerate or endure something
Example
The village was built near a clear brook.
这个村庄建在一条清澈的小溪旁。
B1 noun /ˈkɒntɪnənt/

continent

大陆
Meaning
one of the large landmasses on Earth such as Asia, Africa, or Europe
Example
Asia is the largest continent in the world.
亚洲是世界上最大的大陆。
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。
B1 adjective /ˈtʃɪli/

chilly

寒冷
Meaning
uncomfortably or unpleasantly cold
Example
It was a chilly morning in December.
十二月的早晨很寒冷。
C2 adjective /ˌluː.mɪˈnɛs.ənt/

luminescent

发光的
Meaning
Emitting light without heat, glowing softly.
Example
The luminescent watch dial was visible in the dark.
这只发光的手表表盘在黑暗中可见。
B1 verb /dɪp/

dip

浸泡
Meaning
to put something quickly into a liquid and take it out again
Example
She dipped her bread into the soup.
她把面包浸入汤中。
C1 verb /pərˈsɑːnɪfaɪ/

personify

幸福
Meaning
To represent or embody a quality, idea, or concept in human form.
Example
She personifies kindness and generosity.
当她收到奖项时，她无法隐藏自己的幸福。
C2 verb /ˈbraʊˌbiːt/

browbeat

威胁 / 强迫
Meaning
To intimidate or bully someone into doing something
Example
The lawyer tried to browbeat the witness.
律师试图威胁证人。
B1 noun /ˈprɛzəns/

presence

存在
Meaning
The fact or condition of being present; a person's impressive manner or appearance.
Example
His presence in the meeting made everyone feel at ease.
他在会议中的存在让每个人都感到轻松。
C1 noun /ænˈθɒlədʒi/

anthology

选集
Meaning
A collection of literary works, such as poems, short stories, or essays, compiled into one volume.
Example
She contributed a poem to the new poetry anthology.
她为新的诗歌选集贡献了一首诗。
C1 adjective /rɪˈpjuː.t̬ɪd/

Reputed

有声望的; 出名的
Meaning
generally said or believed to be; having a particular reputation
Example
He is reputed to be one of the best doctors in the country.
他被认为是该国最好的医生之一。
B2 noun /fleɪm/

Flame

火焰
Meaning
a hot glowing body of ignited gas that is generated by something on fire
Example
The candle flame flickered gently in the evening breeze.
蜡烛的火焰在晚风中微微闪烁。
C1 noun /ˈprɒspɛktər/

prospector

矿产勘探员
Meaning
a person who searches for mineral deposits, especially gold
Example
The prospector spent years in the mountains searching for gold.
矿产勘探员花了多年在山中寻找黄金。
C2 adjective ˈkoʊ.dʒənt

cogent

有说服力的
Meaning
Clear, logical, and convincing.
Example
His cogent argument convinced the jury.
他的有力论点说服了陪审团。
C1 noun səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒi

sustainable technology

可持续技术
Meaning
Technology designed to meet present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their needs.
Example
Sustainable technology ensures a cleaner future.
可持续技术确保更清洁的未来。
A2 noun /θɔːts/

thoughts

思维
Meaning
An idea or opinion produced by thinking, or occurring suddenly in the mind.
Example
Focus your thoughts on positive outcomes.
将你的思维集中在积极的结果上。
A2 adverb/adjective/verb /ˈfɜːrðər/

further

促进
Meaning
At a greater distance; to advance or promote something.
Example
She studied hard to further her career.
她努力学习以推动自己的职业发展。
B2 adjective /ˈprɪm.ɪ.tɪv/

Primitive

原始的; 基础的; 粗糙的; 未开发的; 简单的
Meaning
ancient; basic; crude; undeveloped; simple
Example
The tribe still uses primitive tools for hunting and farming.
部落仍然使用原始工具进行狩猎和耕种。
A2 noun /dɪˈsɪʒ.ən/

Decision

决定
Meaning
a conclusion or resolution reached after consideration; the action of deciding
Example
Making the right decision required careful analysis of all available options.
做出正确的决定需要对所有可用选项进行仔细分析。
C2 noun /ˈdɛvɪlri/

devilry

恶作剧
Meaning
Wicked or cruel behavior; mischievous actions.
Example
The children were full of devilry on Halloween night.
万圣节那天，孩子们充满了恶作剧。
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。
A2 adverb /ɪɡˈzækt.li/

Exactly

精确地; 精准地; 完全同意
Meaning
precisely; accurately; in complete agreement
Example
Tell me exactly what happened during the meeting.
告诉我在会议期间究竟发生了什么。
C2 adjective /kənˈsʌmptɪv/

consumptive

消费性的
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by consumption; historically used to describe someone suffering from tuberculosis.
Example
The doctor advised against consumptive habits.
医生建议避免消费性习惯。
A1 noun /bɜːrd/

bird

鸟
Meaning
a warm-blooded animal with feathers and wings that usually lays eggs and can often fly
Example
A bird was singing on the tree branch.
一只鸟在树枝上唱歌。
C2 adjective /ˈpɛnɪtrəbl/

penetrable

可穿透的
Meaning
Capable of being passed through or entered.
Example
The thin wall was easily penetrable.
薄壁容易穿透。
A1 verb /stɒp/

stop

停止
Meaning
to cease moving or operating; to halt; to prevent
Example
Please stop talking during the movie.
请在电影期间停止说话。
B2 noun /trænzˈmɪʃən/

transmission

传输, 发送
Meaning
the act of sending, passing, or spreading something such as information, energy, or disease
Example
The transmission of data over the internet is very fast.
通过互联网传输数据非常快。
C2 verb /ˈdɔːd(ə)l/

dawdle

拖延
Meaning
to waste time by being slow or idle
Example
Stop dawdling and finish your homework.
停止拖延，完成你的作业。
C2 adjective /ˌnɒnˈtrɪviəl/

nontrivial

非平凡
Meaning
Not simple or easy; requiring effort or significant thought.
Example
Solving the equation turned out to be a nontrivial task.
解决方程被证明是一个非平凡的任务。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌbɛər/

forebear

祖先
Meaning
An ancestor, especially one who lived a long time ago.
Example
He often speaks of his forebears with great respect.
他常常带着极大的敬意谈论他的祖先。
C2 verb /lɔːd/

laud

Meaning
To praise someone or something highly, especially in public.
Example
The critic lauded the actor's performance as a masterpiece.
B2 verb /ˈæləkeɪt/

allocate

分配
Meaning
to distribute or assign resources, duties, or responsibilities for a specific purpose
Example
The manager allocated funds for the new project.
经理已为新项目分配资金。
C2 verb /rɔɪl/

roil

搅动
Meaning
to make a liquid muddy or disturbed; to cause agitation or disorder
Example
The constant protests roiled the city streets.
持续的抗议活动搅动了城市的街道。
C1 noun /ɡlɪtʃ/

glitch

故障
Meaning
A sudden, usually temporary fault or malfunction in a system or device.
Example
The computer crashed due to a minor glitch in the software.
由于软件中的小故障，计算机崩溃了。
B2 noun /ˈɒpəreɪtər/

operator

操作员
Meaning
a person who operates equipment, a business, or controls something
Example
The machine operator ensured that everything ran smoothly.
机器操作员确保一切顺利运行。
B2 adjective /ɪˈmædʒ.ɪ.nər.i/

Imaginary

想象的; 虚构的; 不现实的
Meaning
existing only in imagination; not real; fictional
Example
The child had an imaginary friend who she talked to every day.
那个孩子有一个想象的朋友，每天和他说话。
C2 noun /ˈbeɪlɔːr/

bailor

寄托人
Meaning
a person who temporarily transfers possession of goods or property to another under a bailment agreement
Example
The bailor entrusted the valuable artwork to the museum for safekeeping.
寄托人把艺术品交给了博物馆。
C2 adjective, noun /pləˈbiːən/

plebeian

平民
Meaning
common, ordinary, or belonging to the lower social classes
Example
The festival was enjoyed by both plebeian and noble citizens.
这个节日被平民和贵族市民共同享受。
C2 adjective /ˈbɛərˌfeɪst/

barefaced

厚颜无耻
Meaning
shameless and undisguised; openly bold or unashamed
Example
He told a barefaced lie in front of everyone.
他在大家面前说了个厚颜无耻的谎言。
C1 verb /rɪˈdʒɛnəreɪt/

regenerate

再生
Meaning
to grow or produce again; to renew or restore
Example
The lizard can regenerate its lost tail.
蜥蜴可以再生它失去的尾巴。
C1 noun /əˈkʌmplɪs/

accomplice

同谋
Meaning
a person who helps another commit a crime
Example
The thief was arrested along with his accomplice.
小偷与他的同谋一起被捕。
C2 noun /ˌhaɪpəkəˈnektɪvɪti/

hyperconnectivity

超连接性
Meaning
The state of being extensively connected to other people, places, information, etc., through digital technology.
Example
Hyperconnectivity has changed the dynamics of human interaction.
超连接性改变了人类互动的动态。
A1 noun /ˈvedʒ.tə.bəlz/

Vegetables

蔬菜
Meaning
plants or parts of plants that are eaten as food, such as peas, beans, cabbage, potatoes, onions, or carrots
Example
We should eat more vegetables to maintain a healthy diet.
我们应该多吃蔬菜来保持健康的饮食。
B2 noun, verb, adjective /ræŋk/

rank

职级
Meaning
A position in a hierarchy; to place in order according to importance or quality.
Example
She quickly rose to a senior rank in the company.
她迅速晋升为公司中的高级职位。
B2 noun /ɪkˈses/

Excess

过剩; 多余
Meaning
an amount of something that is more than necessary, permitted, or desirable
Example
The excess food from the party was donated to the local shelter.
派对剩余的食物被捐赠给了当地的庇护所。
B2 noun ˈɡeɪm.pleɪ

gameplay

游戏玩法
Meaning
The tactical aspects of a game, such as its plot and the way it is played.
Example
The team's gameplay was innovative.
该队的游戏玩法具有创新性。
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。
C1 verb /iːk/

eke

节省
Meaning
to make a small amount of something last longer by using it sparingly
Example
The family tried to eke out their savings during the tough months.
这个家庭在艰难的月份里尽量节省他们的积蓄。
B2 verb /ˈtaɪtən/

Tighten

拧紧
Meaning
to make something more secure or less loose
Example
He tightened the screws to secure the shelf.
他拧紧了螺丝以固定架子。
B1 noun ˈklaɪ.mət tʃeɪndʒ

climate change

气候变化
Meaning
A change in global or regional climate patterns, attributed largely to the increased levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide produced by the use of fossil fuels.
Example
Climate change is causing more natural disasters.
气候变化正在引发更多自然灾害。
C2 adjective /ˈloʊð.səm/

Loathsome

令人厌恶的
Meaning
causing hatred or disgust; repulsive
Example
The loathsome smell from the garbage made everyone leave the room.
垃圾散发出的令人厌恶的气味让每个人离开了房间。
C2 noun /daɪˈɡrɛʃən/

digression

离题
Meaning
A temporary departure from the main subject in speech or writing.
Example
Her story was full of interesting digressions.
她的故事充满了有趣的离题部分。
C1 verb /ˈprɪkəl/

prickle

Meaning
to cause a slight stinging or tingling sensation on the skin
Example
Her skin began to prickle in the cold wind.
C1 noun dəˌmɛstɪˈkeɪʃən

domestication

驯化
Meaning
The process of taming an animal and keeping it as a pet or for farm produce.
Example
Domestication of animals has been crucial for human survival.
动物的驯化对人类生存至关重要。
B1 adjective ˌɑː.tɪˈfɪʃ.əl

artificial

人造
Meaning
Made by humans; not occurring naturally
Example
Artificial systems are transforming industries.
人工系统正在改变行业。
C1 adjective /ˈdʒuː.bɪ.lənt/

jubilant

欢欣鼓舞
Meaning
feeling or expressing great happiness and joy
Example
The team was jubilant after winning the championship.
球队在赢得冠军后欢欣鼓舞。
C1 adjective /kənˈtɛmptəbl/

contemptible

可鄙的, 令人厌恶的
Meaning
deserving of contempt; despicable
Example
His deceitful actions were truly contemptible.
他的欺骗行为真是可鄙的。
B2 adjective /ˈɛθnɪk/

ethnic

民族的
Meaning
relating to a population subgroup with a common national or cultural tradition
Example
The festival celebrated the city's diverse ethnic communities.
这个节日庆祝了城市中各种民族的社区。
B2 noun /ˌæktɪˈveɪʃən/

activation

激活
Meaning
the act of making something start functioning
Example
The activation of the system took longer than expected.
系统的激活比预期的时间更长。
B2 noun /ˈwɒndərər/

Wanderer

流浪者; 旅行者，目的地不确定
Meaning
a person who travels aimlessly; someone who roams from place to place
Example
The wanderer explored different countries without a fixed destination.
流浪者在没有固定目的地的情况下探索了不同的国家。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈbaɪəst/

unbiased

公正
Meaning
Not showing prejudice; impartial and fair.
Example
The report gave an unbiased view of the situation.
报告提供了该情况的公正观点。
A2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪkl/

article

文章
Meaning
a piece of writing included in a newspaper, magazine, or journal
Example
He wrote an article about climate change.
他写了一篇关于气候变化的文章。