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C1 noun /ˈsɜːrəɡət/

surrogate

代理人
Meaning
A substitute, especially a person deputizing for another in a specific role or office.
Example
The surrogate mother gave birth to the child after carrying it for nine months.
代孕母亲在怀孕九个月后把孩子生下了。
C1 noun /ˌɡaɪnəˈkɒlədʒi/

gynecology

妇科
Meaning
the branch of medicine dealing with women's reproductive health
Example
She decided to specialize in gynecology after medical school.
她决定在医学院毕业后专攻妇科。
C2 noun /ɪmˈprɑːvɪdəns/

improvidence

缺乏远见
Meaning
Lack of foresight or care for future needs.
Example
His improvidence led to financial difficulties.
他的缺乏远见导致了财务困难。
C1 adjective /ˈvɛdʒɪtətɪv/

vegetative

与生长或生命的基本过程相关，通常没有意识的思考或活动
Meaning
relating to growth or the basic processes of life, often without conscious thought or activity
Example
The patient remained in a vegetative state after the accident.
事故发生后，病人保持在植物状态。
C2 verb /bɪˈhuːvz/

behooves

有必要
Meaning
third person singular form of 'behoove'; means it is proper or necessary
Example
It behooves every citizen to follow the law.
每个公民都应该遵守法律。
A2 adverb /ˈmoʊstli/

Mostly

主要地; 大多数时候; 通常
Meaning
mainly; for the most part; usually
Example
The students are mostly from local schools.
学生主要来自本地学校。
B2 adjective /ˈæbsəluːt/

absolute

绝对
Meaning
total, complete, or without restriction
Example
The dictator had absolute power over the nation.
独裁者拥有对国家的绝对权力。
C2 noun /ˈpeɪpəsi/

papacy

教皇职位
Meaning
The office or authority of the Pope in the Roman Catholic Church.
Example
The papacy played a significant role in medieval European politics.
教皇职位在中世纪欧洲政治中发挥了重要作用。
A2 adjective /ˈfɔːrməl/

formal

正式
Meaning
done in accordance with rules of convention or etiquette; official or serious in nature
Example
He wore a formal suit to the wedding.
他在婚礼上穿了正式西装。
A2 noun /ˈfɑːr.mər/

Farmer

农民
Meaning
a person who grows crops or raises animals for food or profit
Example
The farmer planted rice in the fertile fields this season.
本季，农民在肥沃的田地里种植了水稻。
C1 verb /ˈfɪdʒɪt/

fidget

坐立不安，焦虑不安
Meaning
to make small movements, especially because of nervousness or impatience
Example
The child began to fidget during the long lecture.
孩子在漫长的讲座中开始不停地动。
C2 verb /ˈɛkskʌlpeɪt/

exculpate

辩解
Meaning
to show or declare that someone is not guilty of wrongdoing
Example
The lawyer worked hard to exculpate his client.
律师努力工作，为他的客户辩解。
C1 adjective /ˈdraʊ.zi/

Drowsy

困倦的; 疲倦的; 无精打采的
Meaning
feeling sleepy and lethargic; half asleep; tired
Example
I felt drowsy after the heavy meal.
吃完重餐后我感到困倦。
C1 verb /ˈɛkskəˌveɪt/

excavate

幸福
Meaning
to dig out or remove earth carefully, often for building or archaeological purposes
Example
The workers excavated the site to prepare for construction.
她在收到奖项时，无法掩饰她的幸福。
C2 noun /ˈrɛv.ər.i/

reverie

白日梦; 心神不定
Meaning
A state of being pleasantly lost in one's thoughts; a daydream.
Example
Lost in reverie, he didn't hear his name being called.
沉浸在白日梦中，他没有听到有人叫他的名字。
C1 noun /ˈvɜː.tɪ.kəl ˈfɑː.mɪŋ/

vertical farming

垂直农业
Meaning
The practice of growing crops in vertically stacked layers, often incorporating controlled-environment agriculture.
Example
Vertical farming ensures maximum space utilization in urban areas.
垂直农业确保城市区域的最大空间利用。
C1 noun /ˈrɛnɪˌɡeɪd/

renegade

叛徒
Meaning
a person who deserts or betrays an organization, country, or principles
Example
He was labeled a renegade after leaving the party and criticizing its policies.
他在离开党派并批评其政策后被贴上了叛徒的标签。
C2 verb /fɔːrˈfɛnd/

forfend

保护, 防卫, 避免
Meaning
to protect or defend against something undesirable; to prevent
Example
May good fortune forfend any danger from our journey.
愿好运保护我们，避免任何危险。
B1 noun /ˈkʌˈs.təm/

Custom

习俗; 风俗; 关税;
Meaning
a traditional practice or behavior; duties levied on imports; habitual practice
Example
It is a local custom to remove shoes before entering someone's home.
在进入别人家之前，脱鞋是当地的习俗。
C1 verb məˈtæb.ə.laɪz

metabolize

处理和利用食物以促进生长
Meaning
Process and use food for growth and to replace tissue, or process other substances in the body.
Example
The liver helps to metabolize toxins.
肝脏帮助代谢毒素。
B1 noun kəˈmɪt.mənts

commitments

承诺
Meaning
Formal pledges or promises to do something, especially in terms of obligations or agreements.
Example
Global commitments to renewable energy are increasing.
全球对可再生能源的承诺正在增加。
C1 verb /uːz/

ooze

渗透
Meaning
to slowly flow or leak out through small openings or pores
Example
Blood began to ooze from the small cut.
血液开始从小伤口渗透出来。
B2 adjective /ˈɡreɪ.ʃəs/

Gracious

和蔼的; 礼貌的; 慷慨的;
Meaning
kind; courteous; generous;
Example
She was very gracious and thanked everyone for their help.
她非常和蔼，并感谢所有人的帮助。
B1 noun /dɪˈtɛktɪv/

detective

侦探
Meaning
a person whose job is to investigate and solve crimes
Example
The detective solved the mystery in just two days.
侦探在两天内解开了谜团。
B2 adjective /ˈlɔːŋtaɪm/

longtime

长期的
Meaning
having existed or continued for a long time
Example
They are longtime friends who met in college.
他们是大学时认识的长期朋友。
B2 verb /dwel/

dwell

居住
Meaning
to live in a place; to think about something for a long time
Example
They dwell in a small cottage by the lake.
他们住在湖边的一座小屋里。
C2 adjective /ˈsmɑːrmi/

smarmy

奉承 / 虚伪的礼貌
Meaning
Excessively flattering or ingratiating, often insincerely.
Example
The salesman gave a smarmy pitch that felt fake.
销售员做了一个让人觉得虚假的奉承推销。
B2 noun /ˈleɪaʊt/

layout

布局
Meaning
the arrangement or design of something, especially the arrangement of elements in a book, webpage, or room
Example
The designer presented a new layout for the website that was much more user-friendly.
设计师为网站展示了一个全新的布局，这使得它更具用户友好性。
B2 noun /bʌlk/

Bulk

大宗; 大部分;
Meaning
the mass or size of something large; the greater part or majority of something
Example
The bulk of the work was completed before the deadline.
大部分工作在最后期限前完成。
C1 verb /proʊˈtrækt/

protract

延长
Meaning
To prolong or extend in time or duration.
Example
Negotiations were protracted for several months.
谈判持续了几个月。
C1 adjective ˌkaʊntəprəˈdʌktɪv

counterproductive

适得其反
Meaning
Having the opposite of the desired effect; tending to hinder rather than help.
Example
Counterproductive activities often stem from dissatisfaction.
反生产力的活动通常来源于不满。
B2 noun /ˈpeɪtrən/

patron

赞助人
Meaning
a person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, or cause
Example
The library is supported by generous patrons.
图书馆得到了慷慨的赞助人支持。
C2 noun /ˈvɪtəlz/

victuals

食品
Meaning
Food or provisions, especially for human consumption.
Example
The travelers packed enough victuals for their long journey.
旅行者为他们的长途旅行打包了足够的食物。
C1 noun ˈstræt.ə.sfɪər

stratosphere

平流层
Meaning
The layer of the earth's atmosphere above the troposphere, extending to about 50 km above the earth's surface.
Example
The stratosphere provides a unique environment.
平流层提供了一个独特的环境。
C2 verb /haɪˈpɒθɪkeɪt/

hypothecate

Meaning
to pledge something, such as property, as security for a debt without giving up possession of it.
Example
The company hypothecated its assets to secure the loan.
A1 noun /ˈstɔːri/

story

故事
Meaning
a narrative of real or imaginary events
Example
She told a fascinating story about her travels.
她讲述了一个关于旅行的迷人故事。
C2 noun /hʌsk/

husk

外壳
Meaning
the dry outer covering of some fruits or seeds
Example
The corn husk was peeled away before cooking.
玉米的外壳在烹饪前被剥离。
B2 noun /ˈpɒlən/

pollen

花粉
Meaning
fine powder produced by flowers, used in fertilization
Example
Bees collect pollen from flowers to make honey.
蜜蜂从花朵中收集花粉来制作蜂蜜。
A2 verb /weɪst/

waste

浪费
Meaning
To use or spend carelessly, extravagantly, or to no purpose.
Example
Social media often leads to wasting valuable time.
社交媒体常常导致浪费宝贵的时间。
C2 adjective /ˈkɒndʒʊɡəl/

conjugal

婚姻的
Meaning
relating to marriage or the relationship between husband and wife
Example
They enjoyed a long life of conjugal happiness.
他们享受了长久的婚姻幸福生活。
C1 noun /ˈmɒnəˌlɒɡ/

monologue

独白
Meaning
A long speech by one person, often in a play or performance.
Example
The actor delivered a powerful monologue on stage.
演员在舞台上做了一个强有力的独白。
C1 noun /æbˈstrækʃən/

abstraction

抽象
Meaning
the process of forming general ideas by removing specific details; an abstract concept or idea
Example
Abstraction allows complex ideas to be represented in a simplified form.
抽象使复杂的想法能够以简化的形式表达。
B2 noun /ˈθiːərɪst/

theorist

理论家
Meaning
A person who develops, studies, or explains theories in a particular field.
Example
The political theorist explained the impact of democracy on social structures.
政治理论家解释了民主对社会结构的影响。
A2 noun /fɪər/

Fear

恐惧; 害怕
Meaning
an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous
Example
She overcame her fear of heights by taking rock climbing lessons.
她通过参加攀岩课程克服了对高度的恐惧。
C2 noun /ˈswɑːvɪti/

suavity

优雅与魅力
Meaning
smoothness and charm in manner
Example
His suavity made him popular in social gatherings.
他的优雅与魅力使他在社交聚会中很受欢迎。
B2 adjective /əˈbʌndənt/

abundant

丰富
Meaning
existing or available in large quantities; plentiful
Example
The garden was abundant with colorful flowers.
花园里有五彩缤纷的花朵。
A2 noun /maʊθ/

Mouth

嘴巴
Meaning
the opening in the face used for eating, drinking, speaking, and breathing
Example
Please open your mouth wide for the dentist to examine.
请张大嘴巴，方便牙医检查。
C2 phrase ˌdʒʊə.rɪs.pruːˈden.ʃəl ˈbentʃ.mɑːk

jurisprudential benchmark

法律标准
Meaning
A legal standard or precedent that serves as a reference point for future legal decisions.
Example
The decision set a jurisprudential benchmark.
这个决定设立了一个法律标准。
B1 noun /ˈkɛmɪkəl/

chemical

化学物质
Meaning
a substance produced by or used in a chemical process
Example
The factory releases harmful chemicals into the river.
工厂将有害的化学物质排放到河中。
C1 noun/verb kənˈdʒɛk.tʃər

conjecture

推测
Meaning
An opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information; to form an opinion or supposition about something.
Example
The scientist's conjecture was later proven true.
科学家的推测后来被证明是正确的。
C2 adjective /ˈtjuːtɪləri/

tutelary

守护神
Meaning
Relating to or serving as a guardian or protector, often used for deities or spirits.
Example
Athena was considered the tutelary goddess of Athens.
雅典娜被认为是雅典的守护女神。
A1 adverb /ðeər/

There

那里
Meaning
in or at that place; to that place
Example
I will meet you there at 5 PM.
我将在下午5点在那里见你。
B2 noun /ɪˈrʌp.ʃən/

Eruption

火山喷发
Meaning
a sudden violent occurrence or outburst; volcanic explosion
Example
The volcanic eruption forced thousands of people to evacuate the area.
火山喷发迫使成千上万的人疏散该地区。
C1 adjective /ˈtɔːrtʃuəs/

tortuous

曲折，复杂
Meaning
Full of twists and turns; excessively complex or complicated.
Example
The tortuous mountain road made driving very difficult.
曲折的山路让驾驶变得非常困难。
B1 adjective /ˈθæŋk.fəl/

Thankful

感激的
Meaning
pleased and relieved; expressing gratitude; appreciative
Example
I am thankful for all your help and support.
我感谢你所有的帮助和支持。
C2 adjective /ˌfæntæzməˈɡɒrɪkəl/

phantasmagorical

幻想的
Meaning
Having a fantastic, dreamlike, or surreal appearance, often shifting or illusory.
Example
The movie created a phantasmagorical vision of another world.
这部电影创造了另一个世界的幻想。
B2 noun ˈɪn.deks

index

索引
Meaning
An alphabetical list of names, subjects, etc. with references to the places where they occur, typically found at the end of a book; a sign or measure of something.
Example
An index organizes critical data.
索引组织重要数据。
C1 verb /kwentʃ/

quench

解渴
Meaning
to satisfy thirst by drinking; to extinguish fire
Example
He drank water to quench his thirst after the long run.
他跑完步后喝水解渴。
C2 adjective /ˈsɑːdn/

sodden

湿透的
Meaning
thoroughly soaked or saturated with liquid
Example
His clothes were sodden after the heavy rain.
他的衣服在大雨后湿透了。
A1 adjective/adverb /ɪˈnʌf/

enough

足够
Meaning
as much or as many as required
Example
We have enough food for everyone.
我们有足够的食物供大家食用。
B1 noun /bʌntʃ/

Bunch

束; 丛; 捆
Meaning
a number of things of the same type fastened together or occurring close together
Example
She picked a bunch of flowers from the garden for her mother.
她为母亲从花园里摘了一束花。
C2 noun /ˌniːoʊˈlætɪn/

neo-latin

新拉丁语
Meaning
The use of Latin language for scholarly, scientific, and literary purposes after the medieval period.
Example
Many scientific names are derived from Neo-Latin.
许多科学名称来源于新拉丁语。
C1 noun /ˈkɒndɪmənt/

condiment

调味品/酱料
Meaning
a substance such as salt, mustard, or ketchup that is used to add flavor to food
Example
Ketchup is a popular condiment in many countries.
番茄酱是许多国家受欢迎的调味品。
C1 verb /trænˈzækt/

transact

进行交易
Meaning
to conduct or carry out business, a deal, or activity
Example
Customers can transact their banking online.
客户可以在线进行银行交易。
A1 noun /aɪ/

Eye

眼睛; 视力
Meaning
the organ of sight; the ability to see
Example
Her eyes sparkled with joy.
她的眼睛闪烁着喜悦。
B2 adjective /ˈʌl.tɪ.mət/

Ultimate

最终的; 极致的; 终极的
Meaning
being the best or most extreme example of its kind; final; last
Example
This is the ultimate test of your skills.
这是你技能的终极考验。
C1 verb /ˈʃrɪvəl/

shrivel

枯萎
Meaning
To become dry, wrinkled, and smaller due to lack of moisture.
Example
The flowers shriveled under the hot sun.
花朵在烈日下枯萎。
C1 noun /kənˈsiːt/

conceit

自负
Meaning
excessive pride in oneself; vanity
Example
His conceit made him unpopular among his colleagues.
他的自负让他在同事中不受欢迎。
C2 adjective /ɔːˈɡʌst/

august

庄严
Meaning
Respected and impressive; inspiring reverence or admiration.
Example
The king entered the hall with an august presence.
国王以庄严的姿态走进了大厅。
C2 noun /ˌmɪsˈtʃæns/

mischance

Meaning
An unfortunate accident or event; bad luck.
Example
By mischance, he missed the last train home.
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。
B2 noun /ɪnˈfek.ʃən/

Infection

感染
Meaning
the process of infecting or the state of being infected; a disease caused by germs
Example
The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the bacterial infection in her throat.
医生开了抗生素来治疗她喉咙的细菌感染。
C1 verb ɔːɡˈmɛntɪŋ

augmenting

增加
Meaning
Increasing; making something greater in size, number, or degree
Example
Life expectancy is augmenting with advancements in healthcare.
随着医疗保健的进步，预期寿命正在增加。
B1 noun ˈkʌrənsi

currency

货币
Meaning
A system of money in general use in a particular country; the fact or quality of being generally accepted or in use.
Example
Dual currency systems were proposed.
提议了双货币系统。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈkluːsɪv/

inclusive

包容的
Meaning
Including all the services, facilities, or items normally expected or required; not excluding any section of society or any party involved.
Example
Inclusive growth benefits all sections of society.
包容性增长惠及社会的所有阶层。
C2 adjective /ˌʌltrəˈmɒnteɪn/

ultramontane

教皇支持者
Meaning
beyond the mountains, especially referring to support for the Pope over local church authority
Example
The debate highlighted the ultramontane position in church politics.
辩论突出了教会政治中超山的立场。
C2 adjective ˌsʌr.əpˈtɪʃ.əs

surreptitious

秘密
Meaning
Kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of; done stealthily.
Example
She took a surreptitious glance at his notes.
她偷偷地看了一眼他的笔记。
C1 noun /kɪˈməʊnoʊ/

kimono

和服
Meaning
a traditional Japanese robe with wide sleeves, tied with a sash
Example
She wore a beautiful silk kimono at the ceremony.
她在仪式上穿着一件美丽的丝绸和服。
A2 adverb /ˈriː.sənt.li/

Recently

最近
Meaning
in the recent past; not long ago
Example
I recently moved to a new apartment.
我最近搬到了一个新公寓。
C2 adjective /ˌʌnrɪˈmɪtɪŋ/

unremitting

不断的
Meaning
Never relaxing or stopping; persistent.
Example
Her unremitting efforts finally paid off.
她不懈的努力终于得到了回报。
A2 noun /ˈpɒkɪt/

pocket

Meaning
a small, enclosed space in clothing for carrying items
Example
He put his phone in his pocket.
B1 noun /bɔɪl/

Boil

脓疱; 疖
Meaning
a painful, pus-filled bump under the skin caused by infected hair follicles
Example
The painful boil on his neck required medical treatment.
他脖子上的疼痛脓疱需要医疗处理。
A2 noun/verb /ˈaɪən/ or /ˈaɪərn/

iron

铁 / 熨斗
Meaning
a strong, hard metal used in construction; also to press clothes with heat
Example
He used an iron to smooth his shirt.
他用熨斗把衬衫弄平。
C1 verb /zæɡ/

zag

急转弯
Meaning
to make a sharp change in direction, especially in a zigzag pattern
Example
The rabbit zagged quickly to escape the fox.
兔子迅速转弯以躲避狐狸。
B2 adjective /æʃ ˈkʌl.ər/

Ash-colour

灰色
Meaning
a grayish color resembling ash
Example
The old building had ash-colour walls that needed painting.
这座旧建筑有灰色的墙壁，需要重新粉刷。
C1 adjective /tænˈdʒɛnʃəl/

tangential

切线的
Meaning
relating to or along a tangent; slightly or indirectly related to something
Example
His remarks were tangential to the main topic of discussion.
他的评论与讨论的主题有点关系。
B2 verb /sɔːr/

soar

翱翔 / 快速增长
Meaning
to fly or rise high in the air; to increase rapidly or dramatically
Example
The eagle soared high above the mountains.
鹰飞得很高，越过山脉。
C2 adjective /ˈsæ.loʊ/

sallow

黄色的
Meaning
Of an unhealthy yellow or pale brown color, often referring to skin.
Example
His sallow complexion made him look tired and sickly.
他那黄色的肤色让他看起来既疲惫又生病。
C1 verb /kraʊtʃ/

crouch

Meaning
to bend your knees and lower your body close to the ground
Example
The cat crouched before leaping at its prey.
B2 adjective /lɪˈdʒɪt.ɪ.mət/

Legitimate

合法的; 有效的; 真实的; 合理的
Meaning
lawful; valid; genuine; reasonable
Example
He has a legitimate reason for being late.
他有正当的理由迟到。
C1 noun/verb /rɪˈlæps/

relapse

复发
Meaning
to return to a worse condition, especially after improvement; a deterioration after recovery
Example
After months of progress, he suffered a relapse.
经过几个月的进展后，他遭遇了复发。
B2 noun /rɪˈlʌk.təns/

Reluctance

不情愿; 犹豫
Meaning
unwillingness to do something; hesitation
Example
He showed reluctance to accept the job offer.
他表现出不情愿接受工作提议。
C1 noun /kənˈtɛnʃən/

contention

争议, 分歧
Meaning
heated disagreement or argument; a point asserted in debate
Example
The main contention between the two parties was over tax reform.
两党之间的主要争议是关于税务改革。
C2 noun /bɪər/

bier

灵柩架
Meaning
a frame or stand on which a coffin or body is placed before burial or cremation
Example
The coffin was placed on the bier during the funeral service.
棺材在葬礼服务期间被放置在灵柩架上。
C1 verb /ɪkˈstræpəleɪtɪŋ/

extrapolating

推断
Meaning
Extend the application of (a method or conclusion) to an unknown situation by assuming that existing trends will continue.
Example
Extrapolating from the current data, we can estimate the trends for next year.
根据当前数据进行推断，我们可以预测明年的趋势。
B1 noun /roʊp/

rope

绳子
Meaning
a strong, thick cord made of twisted fibers or strands
Example
The climbers used a rope to scale the mountain.
登山者用绳子攀登山峰。
C2 adjective /ˈbʌsti/

busty

胸部丰满的
Meaning
having a large or full bust; describing a woman with a prominent chest
Example
The actress was often described as busty in fashion magazines.
这位女演员在时尚杂志中常被形容为胸部丰满的。
C1 adjective ʌnˈskruːpjʊləs

unscrupulous

不道德的
Meaning
Having or showing no moral principles; not honest or fair.
Example
Unscrupulous peers can lead adolescents to delinquency.
不道德的同龄人可能会导致青少年犯罪。
C2 adjective /bɪˈfɒɡd/

befogged

困惑的, 模糊的
Meaning
Confused or clouded in mind; made unclear like being surrounded by fog.
Example
His mind felt befogged after the long and exhausting meeting.
在漫长而令人疲惫的会议后，他的思维感到困惑。
A1 adjective /seɪm/

same

相同
Meaning
identical; not different or changed
Example
We wore the same dress at the party.
我们在派对上穿了相同的衣服。
C1 adjective ˌprɒb.ə.bɪˈlɪs.tɪk

probabilistic

基于概率
Meaning
Based on probability; involving chance or statistical likelihood.
Example
The model follows a probabilistic approach to predictions.
该模型采用概率方法进行预测。
C1 adjective /ˈsɒnɪk/

sonic

音速的
Meaning
Relating to or involving sound waves or speed of sound.
Example
The jet created a loud boom when it broke the sonic barrier.
喷气机突破声速壁垒时发出了巨大的爆炸声。
B1 noun /ˈtaɪ.təl/

Title

标题; 称号; 荣誉
Meaning
the name of a book, movie, or other work; a word used before someone's name to show rank or status
Example
The title of the book is very interesting.
这本书的标题非常有趣。
A2 noun /ɪkˈskjuːs/

Excuse

借口
Meaning
a reason or explanation put forward to defend or justify a fault or offense
Example
Being tired is not a valid excuse for not completing your homework.
疲劳不是一个有效的借口，不能完成作业。
C1 noun /ˌɪntərˈmɪʃən/

intermission

中场休息
Meaning
A pause or break, especially during a performance or event.
Example
The play had a twenty-minute intermission.
话剧有二十分钟的中场休息。
C1 noun /wæks ɡɔːrd/

Wax Gourd

蜡质葫芦
Meaning
a large white or green gourd with waxy skin, commonly used in Asian cooking
Example
The wax gourd soup is very nutritious and helps with digestion.
蜡质葫芦汤非常有营养，有助于消化。
B2 noun /ˈbriː.ðɪŋ tɛkˌniːks/

breathing techniques

呼吸技巧
Meaning
Methods of controlling breathing to achieve relaxation and improve health.
Example
Breathing techniques help in reducing stress and anxiety.
呼吸技巧有助于减少压力和焦虑。
C2 noun /ˈædʒ.ə.tənt/

Adjutant

阿金顿鹳
Meaning
a large water bird with long legs and neck, also known as adjutant stork
Example
The adjutant stork stood motionless in the shallow water.
那只阿金顿鹳站在浅水中不动。
C2 adjective /krəˈmætɪk/

chromatic

色彩的
Meaning
Relating to colors or, in music, notes outside the standard scale.
Example
The artist used a chromatic palette to create vibrant contrasts.
艺术家使用了一个色彩丰富的调色板来创造生动的对比。
B2 verb /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ/

engaging

参与
Meaning
Participating or becoming involved in; occupying or attracting someone's interest or attention.
Example
Engaging youth in education is essential.
让年轻人参与教育至关重要。
C1 noun /ˈsɜːr.vɪ.tuːd/

Servitude

奴役
Meaning
the state of being a slave or completely subject to someone more powerful
Example
Many people fought to escape the servitude imposed by the colonial system.
许多人为了摆脱殖民制度所强加的奴役而斗争。
A2 adjective /ˈmoʊbaɪl/

mobile

移动
Meaning
Able to move or be moved easily; also refers to portable communication devices.
Example
She prefers a mobile lifestyle that allows her to travel frequently.
她更喜欢一种移动的生活方式，这让她可以频繁旅行。
B2 noun ɪˌlɪm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən

elimination

消除
Meaning
The complete removal or destruction of something.
Example
The elimination of emissions is a priority.
排放的消除是优先事项。
A1 noun /ˈɪntənet/

internet

全球计算机网络
Meaning
A global computer network providing a variety of information and communication facilities.
Example
The internet has revolutionized the way we access information.
互联网彻底改变了我们获取信息的方式。
C1 noun /lɒft/

loft

阁楼
Meaning
An upper room or space, often under the roof of a building.
Example
She converted the old loft into a modern studio.
她把旧阁楼改造成了一个现代化的工作室。
B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪ.di/

Shady

有阴影的; 可疑的; 不诚实的;
Meaning
providing shade; dishonest; suspicious
Example
The shady businessman made a suspicious deal.
那个有阴影的商人做了一笔可疑的交易。
B2 adjective /ˈed.ɪ.bəl/

Edible

可食用的
Meaning
safe to eat; suitable for consumption
Example
Only edible mushrooms should be used in cooking.
仅应使用可食用的蘑菇进行烹饪。
C2 adjective /ˈkrɛdʒʊləs/

credulous

轻信的
Meaning
Having or showing too great a readiness to believe things.
Example
The credulous child believed every story she heard.
那个轻信的孩子相信了她听到的每一个故事。
C2 verb /ˈrævəl/

ravel

缠绕 / 解开
Meaning
to tangle or complicate; to untangle or unravel depending on context
Example
She began to ravel the loose threads of the sweater.
她开始解开毛衣上的松线。
C2 noun /ˈʃæd.ək/

Shaddock

柚子
Meaning
a large citrus fruit similar to grapefruit; pomelo
Example
The shaddock is the largest citrus fruit in the world.
沙多克是世界上最大的柑橘类水果。
C1 noun /ˈvɛriəns/

variance

方差
Meaning
the state of being different or inconsistent; in statistics, a measure of the spread between numbers
Example
There is a wide variance in students' performance levels.
学生的表现水平有很大的方差。