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 adjective /ˈkoʊvərt/

covert

秘密

Meaning

hidden, secret, or not openly acknowledged

Example

The spy conducted a covert operation behind enemy lines.

间谍在敌人的线背后进行了一项秘密行动。

C1 noun /ˌpɜː.mɪˈæbɪlɪti/

permeability

渗透性，允许液体或气体通过的质量或状态

Meaning

The quality or state of being permeable; allowing liquids or gases to pass through.

Example

The permeability of the soil affects water retention.

土壤的渗透性影响水分保持。

C1 verb /dɪˈfeɪs/

deface

毁坏

Meaning

to spoil the surface or appearance of something, especially by writing or drawing on it

Example

The vandals defaced the wall with graffiti.

那些恶棍用涂鸦毁坏了墙面。

C1 adjective /ˈmiːɡər/

meager

贫乏

Meaning

Lacking in quantity or quality; inadequate.

Example

He could barely survive on his meager salary.

他几乎无法靠他微薄的薪水生存。

C1 adjective /əˈdɒptɪv/

adoptive

收养的

Meaning

relating to the adoption of a child or the act of taking something as one’s own

Example

She grew up in a loving adoptive family.

她在一个充满爱的收养家庭中长大。

C1 noun /brəˈzɪər/

Brassiere

胸罩

Meaning

a woman's undergarment designed to support the breasts

Example

She bought a comfortable brassiere for daily wear.

她买了一件舒适的胸罩，适合日常穿着。

C1 adjective /ˈwoʊ.fəl/

woeful

悲惨的

Meaning

full of woe; very sad or miserable; also used to mean very bad or deplorable

Example

He gave me a woeful look when he lost the match.

当他输掉比赛时，他给了我一个悲惨的眼神。

C1 verb /ɪnˈhɪbɪt/

inhibit

抑制

Meaning

to prevent or restrain someone or something from acting freely; to hinder

Example

Fear can inhibit personal growth.

恐惧可能会抑制个人成长。

C1 adjective /məˈtɪk.jə.ləs/

meticulous

在注意细节方面非常小心和精准

Meaning

Extremely careful and precise in attention to detail

Example

A meticulous researcher checks every detail before publishing.

一个一丝不苟的研究者在发表之前会检查每个细节。

C1 noun ˈæf.lu.əns

affluence

富裕

Meaning

The state of having a great deal of money; wealth.

Example

His affluence allowed him to travel the world.

他的财富使他能够环游世界。

C1 adjective /sɪmˈfɒnɪk/

symphonic

交响乐的

Meaning

relating to or having the character of a symphony or symphony orchestra

Example

The concert featured a symphonic masterpiece.

音乐会展示了一部交响乐的杰作。

C1 noun ˈoʊʃən əˌsɪdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

ocean acidification

海洋酸化

Meaning

The ongoing decrease in the pH of the Earth's oceans, caused by the absorption of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

Example

Ocean acidification is caused by atmospheric CO2 absorption.

海洋酸化是由大气中CO2的吸收引起的。

C1 noun /ˈmæk.ər.əl/

Mackerel

鲭鱼

Meaning

a streamlined marine fish with a forked tail and wavy stripes

Example

Mackerel is rich in omega-3 fatty acids.

鲭鱼富含欧米伽-3脂肪酸。

C1 adjective /əˈkʌlt/

occult

奥秘的

Meaning

Relating to mysterious, supernatural, or magical powers and practices.

Example

She had always been fascinated by the occult and its hidden knowledge.

她一直对奥科尔特及其隐藏的知识感到着迷。

C1 noun /ˈkɒnsəl/

consul

领事 / 大使

Meaning

an official appointed by a government to live in a foreign city and protect its citizens and interests there

Example

The consul assisted travelers who lost their passports.

领事帮助了那些丢失护照的旅行者。

C1 noun /dɪsˈɒn.ər/

Dishonour

耻辱

Meaning

a state of shame or disgrace; lack of honor or integrity; failure to fulfill obligations

Example

Breaking his promise brought dishonour to his name and family legacy.

打破诺言给他的名字和家族遗产带来了耻辱。

C1 adverb /ˌɪnsɪˈdɛntəli/

incidentally

顺便

Meaning

by the way; used to introduce a remark not directly related to the main subject

Example

Incidentally, did you know that she studied in Paris?

顺便问一下，你知道她曾经在巴黎学习吗？

C1 adjective /ɪˈnɜːrt/

inert

惰性

Meaning

lacking the ability or strength to move or act; chemically inactive

Example

The patient remained inert on the bed.

病人躺在床上保持不动。

C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈfɛnsəbl̩/

indefensible

无法辩护

Meaning

not able to be protected or justified

Example

The minister’s remarks were considered indefensible by the public.

部长的言论被公众视为无法辩护。

C1 adjective ɪmˈpɛkəbl

impeccable

完美无瑕

Meaning

In accordance with the highest standards; faultless.

Example

His impeccable taste in fashion was admired by all his peers.

他的完美品味在时尚界得到了所有同事的赞赏。

C1 noun /dɪˈkriː/

Decree

法令

Meaning

an official order issued by a legal authority; a judicial decision or edict

Example

The king issued a decree that all citizens must pay additional taxes.

国王发布了一个法令，要求所有公民支付额外税款。

C1 noun /slɪt/

Slit

裂缝

Meaning

a long narrow opening or cut

Example

There was a small slit in the fabric.

布料上有一个小裂缝。

C1 noun /ˈɒstrəsɪzəm/

ostracism

排斥

Meaning

The act of excluding someone from a group or society.

Example

The student faced ostracism after breaking the rules.

学生在违反规则后遭受了排斥。

C1 adjective /wɪðˈdrɔːn/

withdrawn

孤僻

Meaning

quiet and shy; not wanting to talk to others

Example

After the incident, he became withdrawn and avoided his friends.

事件发生后，他变得孤僻，并避开了他的朋友。

C1 adjective /rɪˈvenʒ.fəl/

Revengeful

复仇的

Meaning

seeking or desiring revenge; vindictive

Example

He became revengeful after being betrayed by his friend.

他在被朋友背叛后变得复仇心切。

C1 verb /ˈreɪdieɪt/

radiate

辐射

Meaning

to emit energy or light; to spread out from a center

Example

The fireplace radiates warmth throughout the room.

壁炉向整个房间辐射热量。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈdetɪd/

Indebted

负债的; 感激的

Meaning

owing money or gratitude to someone; obligated; grateful

Example

I am deeply indebted to my teacher for all her guidance.

我对我的老师为我提供的所有指导深感感激。

C1 noun /ˈæbət/

abbot

院长

Meaning

The head of a monastery for monks.

Example

The abbot welcomed the visitors to the monastery.

院长欢迎游客来到修道院。

C1 adjective /steɪd/

staid

严肃，受尊敬的

Meaning

Serious, respectable, and unadventurous.

Example

He came from a staid family background.

他来自一个严肃的家庭。

C1 adjective /ɪˈnɔːɡjərəl/

Inaugural

开幕

Meaning

marking the beginning of something; first; opening

Example

The president delivered his inaugural speech.

总统发表了他的开幕演讲。

C1 adverb /ɔːˈtɒnəməsli/

autonomously

自动地

Meaning

In an independent or self-governing manner.

Example

The robot can operate autonomously without human intervention.

机器人可以在没有人工干预的情况下自动工作。

C1 noun /ˈæŋɡwɪʃ/

anguish

痛苦

Meaning

Severe mental or physical pain or suffering.

Example

She was in deep anguish after hearing the tragic news.

听到悲惨的消息后，她陷入了深深的痛苦。

C1 adjective /ɪˈmuː.və.bəl/

immovable

不可移动

Meaning

Not able to be moved; fixed in position.

Example

Immovable barriers prevent change.

不可移动的障碍阻止了改变。

C1 noun /nɔːrm/

Norm

标准; 常规; 规则; 传统

Meaning

a standard of behavior; what is typical or expected

Example

Working late has become the norm in this company.

加班已成为这家公司的一项常规。

C1 adjective /ɛsˈθɛtɪk/

esthetic

美学的

Meaning

Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.

Example

The building’s esthetic design attracted many visitors.

建筑的美学设计吸引了许多游客。

C1 noun/verb /rɪˈpoʊz/

repose

休息

Meaning

a state of rest, sleep, or tranquility; to rest or lie in a peaceful position

Example

After the long journey, she sought repose in the quiet garden.

长途旅行后，她在安静的花园里寻求休息。

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 /ˈen.vi.əs/

Envious

嫉妒的; 羡慕的

Meaning

feeling or showing envy; jealous

Example

She felt envious of her friend's new car.

她对朋友的新车感到嫉妒。

C1 adjective /məˈdʒen.tə/

Magenta

品红色

Meaning

a bright purplish-red color

Example

She wore a beautiful magenta dress to the party.

她穿了一件漂亮的品红色裙子去派对。

C1 verb /ˈsenʃər/

censure

谴责, 批评

Meaning

to criticize severely; to express strong disapproval

Example

The committee censured the politician for his misconduct.

委员会因他的不当行为谴责了政治家。

C1 noun /ˈskaɪ.lɑːrk/

Sky-Lark

云雀

Meaning

a small brown bird known for singing while flying high in the sky

Example

The skylark sang beautifully as it soared above the meadow.

当云雀飞翔在草地上方时，它美丽地歌唱。

C1 noun kənˈfɔː.mə.ti

conformity

一致性，遵从，合规

Meaning

Compliance with standards, rules, or laws. Behavior in accordance with socially accepted conventions.

Example

Strict conformity to the rules ensures order in society.

严格遵守规则确保社会秩序。

C1 adverb /ˈɡeɪ.li/

Gaily

高兴地; 欢快地

Meaning

in a cheerful and lively manner

Example

The children danced gaily at the festival.

孩子们在节日中高兴地跳舞。

C1 noun /ˌdɛtəˈneɪʃən/

detonation

爆炸

Meaning

The act of exploding or causing something to explode.

Example

The sudden detonation shook the entire building.

突如其来的爆炸震动了整个大楼。

C1 noun /ˈded.lɑk/

Dead-lock

死锁; 僵局

Meaning

a situation in which no progress is possible; complete standstill

Example

The negotiations reached a deadlock when neither side would compromise.

谈判陷入僵局，因为没有一方愿意妥协。

C1 adjective /ˈrɛvərənt/

reverent

虔诚的

Meaning

Showing deep and solemn respect.

Example

They listened to the speech in a reverent silence.

他们在虔诚的沉默中听取了演讲。

C1 noun /daɪˈsɛkʃən/

dissection

解剖

Meaning

the act of cutting apart or analyzing something in detail, especially a body or structure

Example

The dissection of the specimen revealed important details about its structure.

样本的解剖揭示了关于其结构的重要细节。

C1 adjective /ˈtɑːrdi/

tardy

迟到

Meaning

Delayed; arriving or happening late.

Example

The student received a warning for being tardy to class.

学生因上课迟到而收到警告。

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 verb /ˌɪn.tɚˈtwaɪn/

intertwine

紧密连接或联系；一起扭曲或紧密结合

Meaning

To connect or link closely; to twist together or combine closely.

Example

Their lives became intertwined through years of friendship.

他们的生活通过多年的友谊紧密交织在一起。

C1 noun /ˈkæn.ɪ.bəl/

Cannibal

食人者

Meaning

a person who eats the flesh of other human beings

Example

The explorer's journal described rumors of cannibals living on the remote island.

探险家的日志描述了有关食人者在偏远岛屿上生活的谣言。

C1 noun /ˈpraɪməsi/

primacy

优先权

Meaning

the state of being first in importance or authority

Example

The primacy of education cannot be denied.

教育的优先权不可否认。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈtaɪərɪŋ/

Untiring

不知疲倦的; 坚持不懈的; 永不止步的

Meaning

continuing without stopping; persistent; tireless

Example

Her untiring efforts finally led to success.

她的不知疲倦的努力最终带来了成功。

C1 noun /ˈnoʊmæd/

nomad

游牧民

Meaning

A person who has no permanent home and moves from place to place.

Example

The desert was once home to nomads who lived by herding animals.

沙漠曾经是游牧民的家，他们靠放牧生存。

C1 adjective /ˈstrɪndʒənt/

stringent

严格

Meaning

strict, precise, and exacting

Example

The government imposed stringent measures during the crisis.

政府在危机期间实施了严格的措施。

C1 noun ˈfɜːr.vɚ

fervor

热情或热衷

Meaning

Strong passion or enthusiasm for something.

Example

He spoke with great fervor about his vision for the company.

他以极大的热情谈论他对公司未来的愿景。

C1 verb /ɪˈluːmɪneɪt/

illuminate

照亮

Meaning

To light up or make something clearer.

Example

Streetlights illuminate the road at night.

路灯在夜晚照亮了道路。

C1 noun /tɪnt/

tint

色调

Meaning

a slight shade or variation of a color

Example

The walls were painted white with a slight blue tint.

墙壁被涂成了白色，并带有一抹淡蓝色。

C1 adjective /ˈwɔːrˌlaɪk/

warlike

好战的

Meaning

Having an aggressive or militant nature; inclined to fight or engage in war.

Example

The tribe was known for its warlike traditions.

这个部落因其好战的传统而闻名。

C1 noun /hɔːrd/

horde

一群人

Meaning

A large group or crowd, especially one that is disorderly or difficult to control.

Example

A horde of fans gathered outside the stadium.

一群粉丝聚集在体育场外。

C1 adjective /ˈdek.stər.əs/

dexterous

灵巧

Meaning

Showing or having skill, especially with the hands; mentally adroit and skillful.

Example

A dexterous programmer can write complex codes effortlessly.

一个灵巧的程序员可以毫不费力地写出复杂的代码。

C1 noun /ˈɒntʊrɑːʒ/

entourage

随行人员

Meaning

A group of people attending or surrounding an important person.

Example

The celebrity arrived with her entourage of assistants and bodyguards.

名人带着她的随行人员和保镖到达了。

C1 noun /ˈmɛləˌdrɑːmə/

melodrama

夸张的戏剧

Meaning

A dramatic piece with exaggerated characters and exciting events intended to appeal to the emotions.

Example

The movie was criticized for its excessive melodrama.

这部电影因其过度的戏剧性而受到批评。

C1 noun /rɑk sɔlt/

Rock Salt

岩盐

Meaning

natural salt crystals formed from evaporated ancient seas; unrefined salt

Example

Rock salt is considered healthier than table salt.

岩盐被认为比食盐更健康。

C1 adjective /ˈlɪstləs/

listless

无精打采

Meaning

lacking energy, enthusiasm, or interest

Example

She felt listless after working long hours without rest.

她在没有休息的长时间工作后感到无精打采。

C1 adjective /proʊˈzeɪ.ɪk/

prosaic

平凡的

Meaning

ordinary, dull, or lacking imagination

Example

The teacher’s explanation was accurate but rather prosaic.

老师的解释很准确，但相当平凡。

C1 noun /moʊld/

Mould

模具；霉菌

Meaning

a hollow container used to give shape to molten material; fungus

Example

She poured chocolate into the mould to make candies.

她把巧克力倒进模具里做糖果。

C1 verb /ɪmˈploʊd/

implode

内爆

Meaning

To collapse or burst inward violently.

Example

The old building imploded during the demolition.

老建筑在拆除时发生了内爆。

C1 noun /juːˈfɔː.ri.ə/

euphoria

欣快, 兴奋, 狂喜

Meaning

A feeling or state of intense excitement and happiness; elation.

Example

Winning the championship brought a sense of euphoria.

赢得冠军带来了一种陶醉的感觉。

C1 adjective /sɔɪld/

soiled

脏的

Meaning

dirty or stained; not clean

Example

His clothes were soiled after playing in the mud.

他在泥巴里玩后，衣服弄脏了。

C1 adjective /ɪˈmeɪʃieɪtɪd/

emaciated

消瘦

Meaning

Abnormally thin or weak, usually due to illness or lack of food.

Example

The emaciated dog was rescued from the abandoned house.

那只消瘦的狗从废弃的房子里被救出来。

C1 noun, verb /əˈsɛnt/

assent

同意

Meaning

To agree to something, especially after careful consideration; an expression of approval.

Example

She nodded her head in silent assent.

她默默地点了点头。

C1 adjective /ˈɡæst.li/

ghastly

可怕的

Meaning

Causing great horror or fear; very unpleasant.

Example

The crime scene was a ghastly sight.

犯罪现场是一个可怕的景象。

C1 verb /ədˈmɒnɪʃ/

admonish

警告

Meaning

to warn or reprimand someone firmly; to advise or urge earnestly

Example

The teacher admonished the students for being late.

老师因为学生迟到而警告他们。

C1 noun /liˈeɪzɒn/

liaison

联络人

Meaning

communication or cooperation between people or groups for a smooth working relationship

Example

She works as a liaison between the company and its clients.

她在公司与客户之间担任联络人。

C1 verb /præns/

prance

高傲地走

Meaning

To move with high, springy steps, often to show off or attract attention.

Example

The horse pranced around the field gracefully.

那匹马骄傲地走过了田野。

C1 noun /ɪnˈækjʊrəsi/

inaccuracy

不准确

Meaning

lack of accuracy or precision; an incorrect or wrong detail

Example

The report contained several factual inaccuracies.

这份报告包含了一些不准确之处。

C1 noun /sɛˈseɪʃən/

cessation

停止

Meaning

The fact or process of ending or being brought to an end.

Example

There was a temporary cessation of hostilities.

敌对行动暂时停止。

C1 noun /ˈlʌləˌbaɪ/

lullaby

摇篮曲

Meaning

a soothing song sung to help a child fall asleep

Example

She sang a lullaby to her baby every night.

她每晚都会唱摇篮曲给她的宝宝听。

Meaning

Concise and exact use of words in writing or speech.

Example

The brevity of the speech kept the audience engaged.

C1 noun /taɪˈkuːn/

tycoon

富豪

Meaning

a wealthy, powerful businessperson

Example

The real estate tycoon invested in several skyscrapers.

房地产富豪投资了多座摩天大楼。

C1 noun /ˈboʊ.ə/

Boa

蟒蛇

Meaning

a large non-venomous snake that kills prey by constriction

Example

The boa constrictor wrapped around its prey.

波阿蛇缠绕着它的猎物。

C1 noun /ˈkælkjʊləs/

calculus

微积分

Meaning

A branch of mathematics concerned with rates of change and accumulation; also a hard mineral deposit in the body such as on teeth.

Example

Calculus is essential for advanced studies in physics and engineering.

微积分是物理学和工程学高级研究的基础。

C1 adjective ˈsek.tər spəˈsɪf.ɪk

sector-specific

行业特定

Meaning

Relating to or designed for a particular sector or industry.

Example

Sector-specific policies attract targeted investments.

行业特定的政策吸引了定向投资。

C1 verb /ˈæmbʊʃ/

ambush

伏击

Meaning

To attack suddenly and unexpectedly from a hidden position.

Example

The soldiers planned to ambush the enemy at dawn.

士兵们计划在黎明时伏击敌人。

C1 noun /ˈfɔːls.hʊd/

Falsehood

虚伪; 谎言

Meaning

the state of being untrue; a lie

Example

The politician was caught spreading falsehoods about his opponent.

那位政治家被抓到散播关于对手的谎言。

C1 adjective /moʊv/

mauve

浅紫色

Meaning

a pale purple color with a grayish or bluish tinge

Example

She wore a beautiful mauve dress to the party.

她穿着一件漂亮的浅紫色连衣裙参加了聚会。

C1 noun kəˈmɑːnd ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi

command economy

计划经济

Meaning

An economic system where economic activities are controlled by the government.

Example

In a command economy, the government controls production and prices.

在计划经济中，政府控制生产和价格。

C1 adverb ˌekspəˈnenʃəli

exponentially

指数地

Meaning

At a rapidly increasing rate; growing or expanding very quickly and intensely.

Example

Internet adoption is growing exponentially worldwide.

互联网的采用在全球范围内指数增长。

C1 adjective /prəˈfjuːs/

profuse

丰富的

Meaning

existing or given in large amounts; abundant

Example

He offered profuse thanks for their timely help.

他为他们及时的帮助表示了丰富的感谢。

C1 noun /ˈmoʊɡəl/

mogul

巨头

Meaning

A powerful or influential person, especially in business or media.

Example

He became a tech mogul by founding a billion-dollar company.

他通过创办一家价值十亿美元的公司成为了一个科技巨头。

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 /kæʃ/

cache

缓存

Meaning

A hidden storage of items or a high-speed memory in computing.

Example

The hikers found a cache of supplies hidden under the rocks.

远足者在岩石下发现了一个隐藏的物资存储。

C1 noun /səˈvænə/

savanna

草原（散布着树木）

Meaning

a grassy plain with scattered trees, typical of tropical and subtropical regions

Example

Giraffes browsed on acacia trees across the wide savanna.

长颈鹿在广阔的萨凡纳上吃着金合欢树的叶子。

C1 verb /pəˈveɪd/

pervade

弥漫

Meaning

to spread through and be present in every part of something

Example

The smell of fresh flowers pervaded the entire room.

新鲜花香弥漫整个房间。

C1 noun /jiːst/

Yeast

酵母

Meaning

microorganisms used in baking and brewing to cause fermentation

Example

Add yeast to the flour to make the bread rise.

把酵母加到面粉中，让面包发起来。

C1 adjective /sɪˈkluːdɪd/

secluded

隐蔽的

Meaning

Placed apart from other people or things; private and quiet.

Example

They spent their vacation in a secluded beach house.

他们在一个隐蔽的海滩小屋度过了假期。

C1 adjective /ˈmjuːtɪd/

muted

柔和的

Meaning

softened in sound, color, or effect; subdued

Example

The room was painted in muted shades of blue and grey.

房间用蓝色和灰色的柔和色调粉刷。

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 /ˈkɒnfɪdænt/

confidant

知己

Meaning

A person with whom one shares a secret or private matter, trusting them not to repeat it.

Example

She found a true confidant in her childhood friend.

她在她的童年朋友中找到了一个真正的知己。

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 noun /ˈbaɪ.lɔː/

by-law

地方性法规

Meaning

A rule made by a company, organization, or local authority to control the actions of its members.

Example

The city council passed a new by-law regulating street vendors.

市议会通过了一项新的地方法规，规范街头小贩。

C1 adjective /ˌhaɪdroʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/

hydroelectric

水力发电

Meaning

Relating to or denoting the generation of electricity using flowing water.

Example

The country invested heavily in hydroelectric power plants.

该国在水力发电厂上进行了大量投资。

C1 adjective /ˈbɔɪstərəs/

boisterous

喧闹

Meaning

noisy, energetic, and cheerful; rowdy

Example

The children were boisterous during the birthday party.

孩子们在生日派对上很喧闹。