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A2 noun /səˈpraɪz/

surprise

惊讶
Meaning
a sudden and unexpected event or situation
Example
His arrival was a pleasant surprise.
他的到来是一个愉快的惊讶。
C2 noun /ˌæŋɡləˈfoʊbiə/

anglophobia

盎格鲁恐惧症
Meaning
Dislike or fear of England, English people, or English culture.
Example
The politician was accused of promoting Anglophobia in his speeches.
这位政治家被指控在他的演讲中宣传盎格鲁恐惧症。
B1 noun /ˈsteɪt.mənt/

Statement

声明
Meaning
a definite or clear expression of something in speech or writing; an official account of facts
Example
The CEO issued a statement about the company's future plans.
首席执行官发布了一份关于公司未来计划的声明。
C1 verb /ˈpætər/

patter

发出重复的轻轻敲打声 / 机械地快速说话
Meaning
to make a repeated light tapping sound; to talk quickly in a rehearsed or mechanical way
Example
Rain pattered softly on the window.
雨滴轻轻拍打着窗户。
C1 noun /ˈɪrɪtənt/

irritant

刺激物
Meaning
something that causes irritation or discomfort
Example
Dust is a common irritant for people with allergies.
灰尘是过敏者常见的刺激物。
B1 noun /ˈæksɛnt/

accent

口音
Meaning
a distinctive way of pronouncing a language, especially one associated with a particular country or region
Example
She spoke English with a strong French accent.
她说英语时带着浓重的法语口音。
C2 verb /ˈɛmɪt/

emmet

蚂蚁
Meaning
an ant; a small insect
Example
The emmet carried food to its nest.
蚂蚁把食物带到了它的巢穴。
C2 noun /ˈsɪbɪləns/

sibilance

嘶嘶声
Meaning
A hissing or hushing sound, especially in speech with 's' or 'sh'.
Example
The poet used sibilance to create a soft, hissing effect in the verse.
诗人用西比兰斯在诗句中创造了一个柔和的嘶嘶效果。
B1 noun ˈem.fə.sɪs

emphasis

重音
Meaning
Special importance, value, or prominence given to something; stress laid on a particular point or aspect.
Example
The speaker placed emphasis on sustainable development.
演讲者强调了可持续发展。
C1 noun /ˈhɪr.seɪ/

Hearsay

谣言
Meaning
information received from other people that one cannot adequately substantiate; rumor
Example
The accusations were based on hearsay rather than concrete evidence or eyewitness testimony.
这些指控是基于谣言，而不是确凿的证据或目击者证词。
C1 adjective /ˈskwiːmɪʃ/

squeamish

容易感到恶心、头晕或反感
Meaning
easily made to feel sick, faint, or disgusted
Example
She felt squeamish at the sight of blood.
她看到血时感到恶心。
C1 verb /rɒmp/

romp

快乐地玩耍
Meaning
to play or move in a lively, carefree, and energetic way
Example
The children romped happily in the garden.
孩子们在花园里高兴地玩耍。
B2 verb /kəmˈpraɪz/

comprise

由...组成
Meaning
To consist of or be made up of something.
Example
The committee comprises five members.
委员会由五个成员组成。
C2 conjunction /ˌɪnəzˈmʌtʃ æz/

inasmuch-as

因为
Meaning
Because; since.
Example
He cannot attend, inasmuch as he is unwell.
他不能参加，因为他生病了。
C1 verb /ˈpæs.ɪ.faɪ/

pacify

安抚；抚慰；平息
Meaning
To quell the anger, agitation, or excitement of someone.
Example
The mother tried to pacify her crying child.
妈妈试图安抚她正在哭泣的孩子。
A2 verb /rɪˈmuːv/

remove

移除
Meaning
to take something away; to eliminate or delete
Example
Please remove your shoes before entering the house.
请在进入房屋之前脱下鞋子。
C2 verb /ˈɔːɡər/

augur

预示
Meaning
To be a sign of something to come; to predict or foretell.
Example
Dark clouds augur a coming storm.
乌云预示着即将来临的风暴。
C1 adjective /ˈdrɪəri/

dreary

沉闷的 / 阴沉的
Meaning
dull, bleak, and lifeless; depressing
Example
The long, dreary winter made everyone feel gloomy.
漫长而阴沉的冬天让每个人都感到沮丧。
A2 verb /ɪnˈkɜːrɪdʒ/

encourage

鼓励
Meaning
to give support, confidence, or hope; to motivate
Example
Teachers should encourage students to ask questions.
老师应该鼓励学生提出问题。
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。
C1 noun /trækt/

tract

地块
Meaning
an area of land; a system of organs in the body; a written pamphlet
Example
The forest tract was preserved as a wildlife sanctuary.
这片森林被保存为野生动物保护区。
C1 noun /ˈɡreɪdiənt/

gradient

斜坡
Meaning
A gradual slope, or the degree of inclination of a surface.
Example
The cyclist struggled up the steep gradient of the hill.
骑行者在爬陡峭的斜坡时遇到了困难。
C1 noun /ˈneɪ.vəl/

Navel

肚脐
Meaning
the small hollow in the center of the stomach where the umbilical cord was attached
Example
The baby's navel cord fell off after a week.
婴儿的脐带一周后掉了。
C1 verb /ˈθiːəraɪz/

theorize

理论化
Meaning
To form a theory or set of ideas to explain something.
Example
Scientists often theorize about the origins of the universe.
科学家们经常推测宇宙的起源。
B2 noun ˈmɒn.ɪ.tər.ɪŋ

monitoring

监控
Meaning
The action of observing and checking the progress or quality of something over a period of time.
Example
Monitoring ensures compliance with standards.
监控确保符合标准。
B2 noun /mɪθ/

myth

神话
Meaning
A traditional story explaining natural or social phenomena, often involving supernatural beings; a widely held but false belief.
Example
The myth of the phoenix tells of a bird reborn from its ashes.
凤凰的神话讲述了一只从灰烬中重生的鸟。
C1 noun ɡrɪt

grit

毅力
Meaning
Long-term determination and perseverance in the face of hardship and challenges.
Example
His grit and hard work led him to success.
他的毅力和努力工作让他获得了成功。
C2 verb /dɪˈbɑːrk/

debark

下船
Meaning
to disembark or get off a ship, aircraft, or vehicle
Example
The passengers debarked as soon as the ship docked.
乘客在船停靠后下船。
B1 noun prəˈtek.ʃən

protection

保护
Meaning
The action of protecting someone or something, or the state of being protected.
Example
The movement focused on the protection of rights.
该运动专注于保护权利。
B2 noun /saɪˈkaɪətri/

psychiatry

精神病学
Meaning
the branch of medicine focused on the study and treatment of mental illness
Example
She decided to study psychiatry to help people with mental health issues.
她决定学习精神病学，帮助有心理健康问题的人。
B1 adjective /ˌækəˈdɛmɪk/

academic

学术的
Meaning
related to education, learning, or scholarly activities
Example
She has an outstanding academic record.
她有一个卓越的学术记录。
C2 noun /ˌkiː.təʊˈdʒen.ɪ.sɪs/

ketogenesis

酮体生成过程
Meaning
The metabolic process by which the liver produces ketones from fatty acids, providing an alternative energy source during low carbohydrate availability.
Example
Ketogenesis occurs during fasting or low-carb diets.
酮生成发生在禁食或低碳水化合物饮食时。
C1 noun /ˈɑːr.sən.əl/

arsenal

军械库
Meaning
A collection or storage place for weapons and military equipment.
Example
The army kept its weapons in a secure arsenal.
军队将武器保存在一个安全的军械库中。
C2 noun /vɜːrˈtuː/

virtu

对艺术的爱好
Meaning
a love of or taste for fine art, antiques, or curiosities
Example
The collector’s house was filled with objects of virtu.
收藏家的房子里充满了虚拟的物品。
B2 noun /ˌɪmpərˈfɛkʃən/

imperfection

不完美
Meaning
a flaw, defect, or weakness; the state of being imperfect
Example
She accepted her imperfection as part of being human.
她接受了自己的不完美，作为人性的一部分。
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。
C1 noun /əˈsem.bli ˈseʃ.ən/

assembly session

大会会议
Meaning
A formal meeting where representatives gather to discuss and make decisions on important matters.
Example
The assembly session discussed global challenges.
大会会议讨论了全球性挑战。
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。
B1 noun /ˈrezɪdənt/

Resident

居民
Meaning
a person who lives somewhere permanently or on a long-term basis; living in a particular place
Example
She has been a resident of this city for over ten years.
她已经是这个城市的居民超过十年了。
C2 verb /ˌriːkruːˈdɛs/

recrudesce

复发
Meaning
to break out or appear again after a period of dormancy or decline
Example
After months of calm, violence recrudesced in the region.
经过几个月的平静后，暴力在该地区再次爆发。
C2 verb /ˈhʊdwɪŋk/

hoodwink

欺骗
Meaning
To deceive or trick someone.
Example
The scammer hoodwinked many people with false promises.
骗子用虚假的承诺欺骗了许多人。
C2 adjective /ˌɛlɪˈfæntaɪn/

elephantine

像大象一样的
Meaning
Huge, clumsy, or resembling an elephant in size or movement.
Example
The man moved with an elephantine grace.
那个人以大象般的优雅走动。
B1 noun /swiːt pəˈteɪtoʊ/

Sweet potato

红薯
Meaning
A root vegetable with sweet flesh, typically orange or purple in color
Example
Roasted sweet potato makes a healthy and delicious side dish.
烤红薯是健康美味的配菜。
B2 adjective /ʌn.rɪˈleɪ.tɪd/

Unrelated

无关的; 不相关
Meaning
having no connection or relationship; not connected by family ties
Example
The two incidents were completely unrelated to each other.
这两个事件完全无关。
A1 noun /bɪt/

Bit

一小块或某物的少量; 短时间或短距离
Meaning
a small piece or quantity of something; a short time or distance
Example
Can you wait a bit longer for me?
你能为我再等一会儿吗？
C2 noun, verb /ˈkæŋkər/

canker

Meaning
A fungal disease of plants; an ulcerous sore in the mouth; to corrupt or destroy slowly
Example
The tree was infected with a canker that damaged its bark.
B2 noun /ˈflɒrɪst/

florist

花店老板
Meaning
A person who sells and arranges flowers.
Example
We bought a bouquet from the local florist.
我们在当地的花店买了一个花束。
B1 noun /ˈproʊɡræmɪŋ/

programing

编程
Meaning
the process of writing computer code to create software or applications
Example
He spends most of his time learning computer programming.
他把大部分时间用来学习计算机编程。
C1 noun /ˈstɪklər/

stickler

对规则严格的人
Meaning
a person who insists on a certain quality or standard of behavior
Example
He is a stickler for punctuality and never tolerates delays.
他非常严格地要求准时，从不容忍迟到。
C2 noun kəmˈpʌŋk.ʃən

compunction

悔恨
Meaning
A feeling of guilt or moral scruple that prevents or follows the doing of something bad.
Example
He felt compunction after lying to his friend.
他说谎后感到悔恨。
C1 adjective /ˈpjuː.ni/

puny

虚弱的
Meaning
Small, weak, or insignificant.
Example
He felt puny compared to his stronger classmates.
与他更强大的同学相比，他感觉自己很虚弱。
B2 noun /dɔːn/

Dawn

黎明
Meaning
the first appearance of light in the sky before sunrise; the beginning or start of something
Example
The fishermen set out to sea before dawn to catch the morning tide.
渔民们在黎明前出海，赶上早潮。
A2 noun /wɛb/

web

Meaning
a network of fine threads spun by a spider or a complex interconnected system
Example
The spider spun a large web in the corner of the room.
A2 noun /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/

clothing

衣服
Meaning
items worn to cover the body; apparel collectively
Example
Warm clothing is essential in winter.
冬天，保暖衣物是必不可少的。
C1 adjective /ˈsæv.i/

savvy

聪明, 精明
Meaning
Having practical knowledge and the ability to make good judgments.
Example
She is a tech-savvy entrepreneur.
她是一位技术精通的企业家。
B1 adjective /ˌælfəˈbɛtɪkəl/

alphabetical

字母顺序的
Meaning
Arranged in the order of the letters of the alphabet.
Example
The names were listed in alphabetical order.
名字按字母顺序排列。
A2 noun /ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi/

economy

经济
Meaning
The wealth and resources of a country or region.
Example
A stable economy is essential for national growth.
稳定的经济对国家的增长至关重要。
B1 verb /ˈveri/

vary

变化
Meaning
to change or differ; to make different
Example
The weather conditions vary throughout the day.
天气条件整天都在变化。
C1 adjective/noun /ˈsʌkjələnt/

succulent

多汁的
Meaning
Juicy or full of juice; also refers to a plant with thick, fleshy leaves adapted to storing water.
Example
The steak was so succulent that everyone enjoyed it.
这块牛排多汁到每个人都喜欢。
C2 verb /əˈpraɪz/

apprise

告知
Meaning
to inform or notify someone
Example
The manager will apprise the staff of the new policies.
经理将通知员工新的政策。
B1 noun /bɪˈheɪvjər/

behavior

行为
Meaning
The way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially toward others.
Example
The teacher praised her good behavior in class.
老师表扬了她在课堂上的良好行为。
C2 adjective /əˈsiːtɪk/

acetic

醋酸的
Meaning
relating to or containing acetic acid; sour or vinegary in taste or smell
Example
The acetic smell of vinegar filled the kitchen.
醋的醋酸味充满了厨房。
B1 noun /ʃɔːr/

Shore

海岸; 岸边; 沙滩
Meaning
the land along the edge of a sea, lake, or other body of water
Example
We walked along the shore collecting seashells.
我们沿着海岸走，捡贝壳。
B1 noun /ˌkɒmbɪˈneɪʃən/

combination

组合 / 混合
Meaning
The act of joining or mixing two or more things together.
Example
This dish is a perfect combination of sweet and spicy flavors.
这道菜是甜味和辛辣味的完美组合。
A2 verb ɜrn

earn

赚取
Meaning
To obtain money, typically as payment for work or through investment; to acquire or deserve through one's efforts.
Example
Assets help you earn income even while sleeping.
资产帮助你即使在睡觉时也能赚取收入。
C1 noun /ˈɪtʃ.i.nəs/

itchiness

痒
Meaning
The quality or condition of feeling an irritating sensation on the skin that causes a desire to scratch.
Example
Eye itchiness often leads to rubbing.
眼睛的痒感常常导致揉搓。
C2 adjective /ˈdoʊlfəl/

Doleful

悲伤的; 忧郁的;
Meaning
sorrowful; mournful; expressing grief or sadness
Example
She gave him a doleful look when he left.
当他离开时，她给了他一个悲伤的眼神。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnsəˈpɔːrtəbl̩/

insupportable

无法忍受的
Meaning
Too extreme or difficult to be endured.
Example
The heat was insupportable during the long journey.
长途旅行中，热度是无法忍受的。
C2 noun /ˈdɔːrmər/

dormer

天窗
Meaning
A window that projects vertically from a sloping roof.
Example
The old house had a dormer overlooking the garden.
那座老房子有一个天窗，可以看到花园。
C1 noun /ˌkɑːr.diˈɒl.ə.dʒɪst/

cardiologist

心脏病学家
Meaning
A doctor specializing in diagnosing and treating heart diseases.
Example
She made an appointment with a cardiologist for her chest pain.
她因胸痛预约了心脏病学家的诊察。
A2 noun /ˈnɛtˌwɜrk/

network

网络
Meaning
A system of interconnected people, things, or computers.
Example
She built a strong professional network.
她建立了一个强大的职业网络。
B1 noun /freɪz/

phrase

短语
Meaning
a small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit
Example
He gave a memorable phrase at the conference.
他在会议上说了一句令人难忘的话。
A2 noun /dɪˈskʌʃən/

discussion

讨论
Meaning
The action or process of talking about something in order to reach a decision or share ideas.
Example
The project needs more discussion before moving forward.
该项目需要更多的讨论，然后才能继续进行。
B1 verb /ˈhɛdɪŋ/

heading

驶向
Meaning
Moving in a particular direction.
Example
The ship is heading toward Antarctica.
船只正驶向南极洲。
C2 noun /sɪlf/

sylph

空灵精灵
Meaning
A mythical spirit of the air; also refers to a slender, graceful woman.
Example
She moved across the stage like a sylph, light and graceful.
她像一个空灵精灵一样轻盈而优雅地在舞台上移动。
B2 verb /kəˈlæps/

collapse

崩塌
Meaning
to fall down or inward suddenly; to break down completely
Example
The old building collapsed after the earthquake.
老建筑在地震后倒塌了。
A1 noun /ˈɛər.pɔːrt/

airport

机场
Meaning
A place where airplanes take off and land, with buildings for passengers and cargo.
Example
We arrived at the airport two hours before the flight.
我们在航班起飞前两小时到达了机场。
A2 noun /ˈkɔːrnər/

corner

角落
Meaning
the place where two edges or sides meet
Example
The store is just around the corner.
商店就在拐角处。
C2 adjective /pəˈrɒnɪməs/

paronymous

同源词
Meaning
Words that are derived from the same root or sound alike.
Example
The words 'effect' and 'effective' are paronymous.
‘Effect’ 和 ‘Effective’ 是同源词。
B2 noun /ˈpɪk.səl/

pixel

数字图像或显示器的最小单位
Meaning
the smallest unit of a digital image or display
Example
The image is blurry because some pixels are missing.
图像模糊，因为一些像素丢失了。
C1 adjective ˈdɔːn.tɪŋ

daunting

令人生畏或具有挑战性的
Meaning
Something that seems intimidating or challenging.
Example
The task seemed daunting, but she completed it successfully.
任务看起来令人害怕，但她成功地完成了它。
B2 adjective /ʌnfəˈmɪl.jər/

Unfamiliar

不熟悉的; 陌生的
Meaning
not known or recognized; strange
Example
The city was unfamiliar to me since I had never been there before.
这座城市对我来说很陌生，因为我以前从未去过那里。
C1 noun /ˈdʒækˌfruːt/

Jackfruit

菠萝蜜
Meaning
a large tropical fruit with a spiky exterior and sweet flesh inside
Example
The jackfruit is the largest tree fruit in the world.
菠萝蜜是世界上最大的树果。
C1 noun /ˈrez.ɪ.dənt ˈkəʊ.ɔː.dɪ.neɪ.tər/

resident coordinator

驻地协调员
Meaning
A local administrator or official who coordinates activities in a specific region.
Example
The resident coordinator welcomed all representatives.
驻地协调员欢迎所有代表。
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。
C2 verb /dɪsˈbɑːr/

disbar

正式将律师从法律职业中除名
Meaning
to officially remove a lawyer from the legal profession
Example
The corrupt lawyer was disbarred for unethical conduct.
腐败的律师因不道德行为而被除名。
A2 noun /ɡluː/

Glue

胶水
Meaning
a sticky substance used for sticking objects or materials together; an adhesive
Example
The children used white glue to attach the colorful paper pieces to their art project.
孩子们用白色胶水将五颜六色的纸片粘贴到他们的艺术项目中。
B2 noun/adjective /ˈbʌmpər/

bumper

保险杠
Meaning
A protective bar at the front or back of a vehicle; also used to describe something unusually large or successful.
Example
The farmer celebrated a bumper harvest this year.
农民今年庆祝了一个丰收的年份。
C1 verb /əˈbɔːrt/

abort

中止；流产
Meaning
to stop a process or action before it is completed; to end a pregnancy deliberately
Example
The pilot decided to abort the mission due to bad weather.
由于恶劣天气，飞行员决定中止任务。
C1 verb /ˈɛkˌsaɪz/

excise

切除
Meaning
to cut out or remove completely, often by surgery
Example
The surgeon excised the tumor successfully.
外科医生成功地切除了肿瘤。
C2 noun /ˈfaɪnəri/

finery

昂贵或精致的衣服
Meaning
expensive or elaborate clothes, decorations, or accessories
Example
She attended the party in her finest finery.
她穿着最好的衣服参加了聚会。
C1 verb /pəˈruːz/

peruse

幸福
Meaning
to read something carefully and thoroughly; sometimes used to mean to browse casually
Example
She sat down to peruse the contract before signing it.
当她获得奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
B2 noun /ˈbætəlˌfiːld/

battlefield

战场
Meaning
a place where a battle is fought
Example
The battlefield was covered with the remnants of the fight.
战场上布满了战斗的残余。
C2 noun /tɑːrn/

tarn

山间湖泊
Meaning
A small mountain lake or pool.
Example
We camped near a tranquil tarn in the highlands.
我们在高地附近的一个宁静的山间湖泊旁露营。
C2 adjective /ˈwɪznd/

wizened

皱缩的
Meaning
Shriveled, wrinkled, or withered, often due to age.
Example
The wizened tree stood in the field for centuries.
那棵皱缩的树在田野中屹立了几个世纪。
B1 noun /ˈkemɪst/

chemist

化学家; 药剂师
Meaning
a scientist who studies chemistry; a person trained to prepare and dispense medicines
Example
The chemist analyzed the sample to determine its composition.
化学家分析了样品以确定其成分。
C1 noun /trænsˈfjuːʒən/

transfusion

输血
Meaning
the process of transferring blood or another fluid into a person's vein
Example
The patient received a blood transfusion after the accident.
事故后病人接受了输血。
C2 adjective /ˈbʌlbəs/

bulbous

膨胀的 / 圆形的
Meaning
Bulging, round, or swollen in shape; resembling a bulb.
Example
The frog had a bulbous nose and big eyes.
青蛙有一个膨胀的鼻子和大眼睛。
B2 noun /kənˈvɜː.ʃən/

Conversion

转化，变化，转变
Meaning
The process of changing or causing something to change from one form to another.
Example
High website conversion rates indicate effective marketing.
高网站转化率表明有效的市场营销。
B1 noun /dɪˈskʌvəri/

discovery

发现
Meaning
The act of finding or learning something for the first time.
Example
The discovery of penicillin changed medical history.
青霉素的发现改变了医学历史。
B2 noun /ˈspəʊksmən/

spokesman

发言人
Meaning
a person who speaks on behalf of others, especially for a group or organization
Example
The spokesman addressed the crowd during the rally.
发言人在集会中向人群讲话。
B2 noun wɜːrld ˈhɛrɪtɪdʒ saɪt

World Heritage Site

世界文化遗产地
Meaning
A landmark or area selected by UNESCO for having cultural, historical, scientific or other form of significance.
Example
Sundarbans is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
孙达班是联合国教科文组织的世界文化遗产地。
C1 adjective /pəˈrɪfərəl/

peripheral

外周的
Meaning
Relating to or situated on the edge or outer parts of something.
Example
The town is located on the peripheral area of the city.
这座城市位于城市的外周区域。
C1 noun /ˈkɔːl.drən/

Cauldron

大锅
Meaning
a large metal pot with a lid and handle, used for cooking over a fire
Example
The witch stirred her potion in a large cauldron.
巫婆在一个大锅里搅拌她的药水。
B2 adjective /ˈwɜːrθləs/

Worthless

毫无价值的; 无用的
Meaning
having no value; useless
Example
The old computer became worthless after the new software updates.
在新软件更新后，旧电脑变得毫无价值。
B1 noun /ˈpæsɪdʒ/

passage

狭窄的通道; 片段/引用; 从一个状态或地方到另一个的过程
Meaning
a narrow way through or between; a section of text or music; the process of moving from one state or place to another
Example
The narrow passage led from the courtyard to the library.
狭窄的通道从庭院通向图书馆。
C1 adjective /ˈɔːrdɪnəl/

ordinal

序数
Meaning
Relating to the order or position of something in a sequence (first, second, third, etc.).
Example
The ordinal number 'third' indicates position in a sequence.
序数词'第三'表示在顺序中的位置。
B2 noun /ˈfɛmənɪst/

feminist

女性主义者
Meaning
a person who supports equal rights and opportunities for women and men
Example
She proudly calls herself a feminist and fights for gender equality.
她自豪地称自己为女性主义者，并为性别平等而奋斗。
C1 noun /ˈtɒr.ənt/

Torrent

急流; 洪流
Meaning
a strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid; a sudden, violent, and copious outpouring
Example
The heavy rain created a torrent of water rushing down the mountain.
大雨造成了水流急速下山。
B2 noun/adjective /ˈmɪnətʃər/ or /ˈmɪniətʃʊr/

miniature

微型版本
Meaning
a very small version of something; small in scale or size
Example
The artist created a miniature model of the castle.
艺术家制作了一个城堡的微型模型。
C2 noun /ˈmɒnəkl/

monocle

Meaning
A single round lens for one eye, used to correct or enhance vision.
Example
The old gentleman wore a monocle at formal events.
C1 adjective /ˌæprɪˈhɛnsɪv/

apprehensive

担忧的
Meaning
feeling anxious or fearful that something bad will happen
Example
He was apprehensive about starting a new job in a foreign country.
他对在一个陌生的国家开始一份新工作感到担忧。
B2 noun/verb /ˈfɒs.tər.ɪŋ/

fostering

培养
Meaning
The process of encouraging or promoting the development or growth of something; nurturing and caring for.
Example
Good teachers play a key role in fostering creativity in students.
好老师在促进学生创造力方面发挥着关键作用。
A2 noun /saɪz/

size

尺寸
Meaning
the physical dimensions, proportions, or magnitude of something
Example
This shirt is too small in size for me.
这件衬衫对我来说在尺寸上太小了。
A2 noun /ˈhɒki/

hockey

曲棍球
Meaning
a sport played with sticks and a ball or puck on ice or a field
Example
He plays hockey for the national team.
他为国家队打曲棍球。
C1 noun ˌæp.əˈreɪ.təs

apparatus

设备
Meaning
The technical equipment or machinery needed for a particular activity or purpose.
Example
The apparatus was designed to be eco-friendly.
该设备设计为环保型。
C1 adjective /ˈsaɪt.ləs/

Sightless

盲目; 无视力
Meaning
unable to see; blind; lacking vision
Example
The sightless man navigated the street with his guide dog.
盲人带着他的导盲犬穿过街道。
C2 adjective /səˈɡeɪ.ʃəs/

sagacious

贤明
Meaning
Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; wise.
Example
His sagacious leadership saved the company from failure.
他的贤明领导力使公司免于失败。
A1 noun /tʃeɪndʒ/

change

变化
Meaning
The act or instance of making or becoming different.
Example
Change is inevitable for growth.
变化对成长来说是不可避免的。
A1 noun/adjective /əˈmerɪkən/

american

美国人
Meaning
relating to the United States or its people
Example
She is an American citizen.
她是一个美国公民。
B2 verb /dɪˈzɒlv/

dissolve

Meaning
to melt or become liquid; to officially end or break up an agreement or organization
Example
The sugar will dissolve quickly in hot tea.