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B1 verb /sərˈvaɪv/

survive

生还
Meaning
To continue to live or exist after a difficult event or situation.
Example
He managed to survive the storm.
他成功地生还了风暴。
B2 noun /ˈwɒtʃ.mən/

Watchman

看守人
Meaning
a person employed to guard or watch over a building or area, especially at night
Example
The watchman patrols the factory every hour to ensure security.
看守人每小时巡逻工厂，确保安全。
C1 adjective /ˌkætəˈɡɒrɪkəl/

categorical

绝对的
Meaning
Absolute and without exception; expressed clearly and directly.
Example
She gave a categorical denial of the allegations.
她对指控作出了绝对否认。
B1 noun /ˈpeɪvmənt/

pavement

人行道
Meaning
a hard paved surface such as a road or sidewalk; the act or result of paving
Example
She walked along the pavement to reach the bus stop.
她沿着人行道走到公交车站。
C1 verb /səˈplænt/

supplant

取代
Meaning
To take the place of something or someone, often by force or strategy.
Example
Digital platforms have supplanted traditional newspapers.
数字平台已经取代了传统报纸。
C2 verb /kruːn/

croon

用柔和、低沉、温柔的声音唱歌或哼歌
Meaning
to sing or hum in a soft, low, and gentle voice
Example
She crooned a lullaby to help the baby fall asleep.
她唱着摇篮曲帮助婴儿入睡。
B2 adjective /ˈwɪəri/

Weary

疲倦的; 筋疲力尽的
Meaning
feeling or showing extreme tiredness; tired and lacking energy
Example
She felt weary after working twelve hours straight.
她工作了十二小时后感到非常疲倦。
A2 noun /ˈfɑː.mɪŋ/

farming

农业
Meaning
the activity or business of growing crops and raising animals for food or other products
Example
Farming requires both hard work and knowledge about the land.
农业需要辛勤的工作和对土地的知识。
C1 noun səbˈsɪs.təns

subsistence

生计
Meaning
The action or fact of maintaining or supporting oneself at a minimum level.
Example
Many farmers depend on subsistence agriculture.
许多农民依靠自给农业谋生。
A2 noun /ˈriːdɪŋ/

reading

阅读
Meaning
the action or skill of reading
Example
Reading is one of my favorite hobbies.
阅读是我最喜欢的爱好之一。
B2 noun ɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si

efficiency

效率
Meaning
The state or quality of being efficient; achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.
Example
Efficiency in communication is crucial for businesses.
沟通中的效率对于商业至关重要。
A2 noun reɪndʒ

range

范围
Meaning
The extent or scope of something; the distance that can be covered or the limits within which something operates.
Example
The new electric car has a range of 400 miles.
这款新电动车的续航范围是400英里。
B1 adjective /ˈhɑːrmfəl/

Harmful

有害的
Meaning
causing or likely to cause harm; damaging
Example
Smoking is harmful to your health.
吸烟对健康有害。
C1 adverb /ˈaʊtwədli/

Outwardly

表面上; 外观上;
Meaning
on the surface; externally; in appearance
Example
Outwardly, he seemed calm, but inside he was nervous.
表面上，他看起来很冷静，但内心却很紧张。
B2 noun /ˈpæʃ.ən/

Passion

热情
Meaning
strong enthusiasm or excitement for something; intense emotion or feeling
Example
Her passion for music led her to become a professional singer.
她对音乐的热情促使她成为一名职业歌手。
A2 noun /bɪɡ boʊl/

Big bowl

大碗
Meaning
a large, round, shallow container used for serving food, mixing ingredients, or washing
Example
She mixed the ingredients in a big bowl.
她在一个大碗里混合了食材。
C1 verb /plɒd/

plod

缓慢而坚定地工作
Meaning
to work slowly and steadily, often with effort or difficulty
Example
He plodded through his homework despite feeling tired.
尽管他感到疲倦，他还是慢慢地完成了作业。
B2 noun /brɪŋk/

brink

边缘
Meaning
The edge or point just before a significant event or change.
Example
The company was on the brink of bankruptcy.
公司处于破产的边缘。
C1 verb /dɪˈnəʊt/

denote

表示
Meaning
To be a sign of; to indicate or mean something.
Example
A red flag denotes danger.
红旗表示危险。
C1 adverb /pɜːr ˈseɪ/

per se

本身
Meaning
By or in itself; intrinsically.
Example
The idea is not bad per se, but it needs improvement.
这个想法本身并不好，但需要改进。
C2 adjective /ˈdɪfɪdənt/

diffident

Meaning
Shy or lacking confidence in one's own abilities.
Example
He was too diffident to ask a question in class.
B2 adjective /ˈpreɪz.wɜː.ði/

Praiseworthy

值得赞扬
Meaning
deserving praise; commendable; admirable
Example
Her charitable work is truly praiseworthy.
她的慈善工作确实值得赞扬。
B1 noun ˈpɒdkɑːsts

podcasts

播客
Meaning
A digital audio or video file or recording, usually part of a themed series, that can be downloaded from a website to a media player or computer.
Example
Podcasts are great for improving listening.
播客非常适合提高听力。
C1 noun /ˈreɪ.biːz/

rabies

狂犬病
Meaning
A viral disease that causes inflammation of the brain in humans and other mammals, usually transmitted through animal bites.
Example
The dog was vaccinated against rabies.
狗已接种狂犬病疫苗。
B2 verb /kəˈmɛns/

commence

开始
Meaning
to begin or start something
Example
The ceremony will commence at noon.
仪式将在中午开始。
B2 noun ˈlɛɡ.ə.si

legacy

遗产
Meaning
An amount of money or property left to someone in a will; something left or handed down by a predecessor.
Example
His contributions left a lasting legacy in the industry.
他的贡献在行业中留下了持久的遗产。
C2 noun /kəˈnɑːrd/

canard

Meaning
a false or unfounded story or rumor
Example
The article turned out to be nothing more than a canard.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈflɛksəbl/

inflexible

不灵活
Meaning
Not able to bend or change; unwilling to change ideas or behavior.
Example
His inflexible attitude made negotiations difficult.
他那不灵活的态度使谈判变得困难。
C1 verb /snɪp/

snip

剪切
Meaning
to cut something quickly with scissors or a sharp tool
Example
She snipped the loose thread from her dress.
她剪下了裙子上松散的线。
C1 adjective /pərˈsɛptɪv/

perceptive

幸福
Meaning
Having or showing keen insight, understanding, or awareness.
Example
She is very perceptive and quickly notices when something is wrong.
她在获得奖项时无法隐藏她的快乐。
C1 adjective /ˈruːfəl/

rueful

遗憾的
Meaning
Expressing sorrow, regret, or pity.
Example
He gave a rueful smile after losing the match.
他在输掉比赛后露出了遗憾的笑容。
C1 adjective /ˈmænɪfoʊld/

Manifold

多方面的
Meaning
many and of several different types; multiple; various
Example
The project has manifold benefits for the community.
这个项目对社区有多方面的好处。
C2 noun /ˈpɛd.ən.tri/

pedantry

对小细节或规则的过度关注
Meaning
Excessive concern with minor details or rules.
Example
His pedantry made the meeting unnecessarily long.
他的偏执让会议变得不必要地漫长。
B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈsaɪdɪd/

Undecided

未决定的; 不确定的
Meaning
not having made a decision; uncertain
Example
She was undecided about which college to attend.
她对于选择哪个大学感到未决定。
B1 noun /tʃɪn/

Chin

下巴
Meaning
the protruding part of the face below the mouth, formed by the apex of the lower jaw
Example
He stroked his beard thoughtfully, resting his hand on his chin.
他若有所思地抚摸着胡须，手放在下巴上。
C2 adjective /ˌɪməˈmɔːriəl/

immemorial

古老的
Meaning
Extending back beyond memory or record; ancient.
Example
The tradition has been followed since time immemorial.
这个传统自古以来就被遵循。
C1 verb /ˈɛm.jʊˌleɪt/

emulate

模仿
Meaning
to imitate someone or something with the intent to equal or surpass
Example
Young athletes often emulate their idols.
年轻运动员常常模仿他们的偶像。
A2 noun, verb /kəˈrɪər/

career

职业 / 事业
Meaning
As a noun: a person’s course of professional life; as a verb: to move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way.
Example
She built a successful career in medicine.
她在医学领域建立了一个成功的职业生涯。
C2 verb /ˌɪntərˈsiːd/

intercede

Meaning
to act or plead on behalf of someone in difficulty or trouble; to intervene between parties to help resolve a dispute
Example
She interceded with the teacher to give her brother another chance.
C2 adverb /ˈtrɛbli/

trebly

Meaning
in a triple manner or to a threefold degree
Example
The sound was trebly distorted through the old speakers.
B1 verb /ɪnˈkriːst/

increased

增加的
Meaning
became greater in size, amount, or degree
Example
The company's revenue increased last year.
公司去年收入增加了。
C2 verb /djuːp/

dupe

欺骗
Meaning
To deceive or trick someone into believing or doing something.
Example
He was duped into buying a fake watch.
他被欺骗购买了一个假表。
C2 noun /dɪˈmʌrɪdʒ/

demurrage

滞纳金
Meaning
a charge payable to the owner of a ship or vehicle for not loading or unloading on time
Example
The company had to pay demurrage for delaying the unloading of goods.
公司因延误卸货而支付了滞纳金。
B2 noun /ˈɡuːs.ber.i/

Gooseberry

醋栗
Meaning
a small round green or red berry that grows on a thorny bush
Example
Gooseberries are rich in vitamin C and make excellent jams.
醋栗富含维生素C，并可制成美味的果酱。
B1 adjective /ˈdʒɛnərəs/

generous

慷慨
Meaning
willing to give or share more than is necessary; kind and giving
Example
She is very generous with her time and money.
她在时间和金钱上非常慷慨。
C1 adjective /ˈpæl.ɪd/

Pallid

苍白，特别是因为健康不好；缺乏实质或活力
Meaning
pale, especially because of poor health; lacking substance or vitality
Example
His pallid complexion showed signs of illness.
他苍白的面色显示出生病的迹象。
B1 adjective /ˌstreɪtˈfɔːwəd/

straightforward

直接
Meaning
easy to understand or do; simple
Example
Her explanation was straightforward and clear.
她的解释简洁明了。
A2 noun /prəˈdʌkʃən/

production

生产
Meaning
the process of manufacturing or creating something
Example
The production of this film took over a year.
这部电影的制作超过了一年。
B2 noun /ˈrɪk.ʃɔː/

Rickshaw

人力车
Meaning
a light two-wheeled passenger vehicle drawn by one or more people
Example
We took a rickshaw to reach the busy marketplace.
我们乘坐人力车前往繁忙的市场。
C2 noun /ˈspæŋɡəl/

spangle

亮片
Meaning
A small shiny piece of metal or plastic used for decoration on clothes.
Example
Her dress was covered with silver spangles that glittered in the light.
她的裙子上覆盖着银色的亮片，在光线下闪闪发光。
B2 noun /spekˈteɪtər/

Spectator

观众
Meaning
a person who watches at a show, game, or other event; an observer
Example
The stadium was filled with excited spectators.
体育场坐满了兴奋的观众。
B2 noun /oʊˈbiː.di.əns/

Obedience

服从
Meaning
compliance with an order, request, or law; submission to authority
Example
Children should show obedience to their parents.
孩子们应该对父母表现出服从。
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈkʌm/

overcome

克服
Meaning
To succeed in dealing with a problem or difficulty.
Example
You can overcome procrastination with planning.
你可以通过计划来克服拖延症。
C1 noun/verb /reɪn/

rein

Meaning
A strap used to control a horse; to control or guide something.
Example
The rider pulled the rein to stop the horse.
B1 noun /ˈmelədi/

Melody

旋律; 音调
Meaning
A sequence of single notes that is musically satisfying; a tune
Example
She hummed a beautiful melody while cooking dinner.
她在做晚餐时哼着一首美丽的旋律。
B2 verb /priːtʃ/

preach

宣讲
Meaning
to deliver a religious or moral talk, often in a church setting
Example
The pastor preached about forgiveness and kindness.
牧师宣讲了宽恕与善良。
C2 noun /ˌæs.əˈfet.ɪ.də/

Asafoetida

阿萨福提达
Meaning
a pungent spice derived from the resin of a plant, commonly used in Indian cooking
Example
A pinch of asafoetida adds a distinctive flavor to the lentil curry.
一撮阿萨福提达为扁豆咖喱增添了独特的风味。
C2 noun /fɪntʃ/

finch

雀鸟（小型歌唱鸟）
Meaning
a small songbird with a short, stout bill
Example
A colorful finch perched on the branch singing sweetly.
一只五彩斑斓的雀鸟栖息在树枝上，甜美地唱着歌。
A1 adverb /nɒt/

not

不
Meaning
used to make a word or phrase negative
Example
I do not like spicy food.
我不喜欢辣的食物。
B2 noun, verb /bəˈfeɪ/ (noun), /ˈbʌfɪt/ (verb)

buffet

Meaning
A meal where guests serve themselves from a variety of dishes arranged on a table; also means to strike repeatedly (as a verb).
Example
We enjoyed a large buffet at the wedding reception.
C2 noun ˌmæɡnəˈnɪmɪti

magnanimity

宽宏大量
Meaning
Generosity in forgiving an insult or injury; forbearance.
Example
His magnanimity towards his competitors was admirable.
他对竞争对手的宽宏大量令人钦佩。
C1 adjective /ˈpiːs.ə.bəl/

Peaceable

和平的; 倾向于避免冲突
Meaning
peaceful; inclined to avoid conflict
Example
The peaceable protest ended without any violence.
和平抗议没有暴力结束。
B1 verb /əˈrɛst/

arrest

逮捕
Meaning
to catch and hold by legal authority; to stop suddenly
Example
The police will arrest the suspect tomorrow.
警察明天会逮捕嫌疑人。
C1 adjective /kəˈnɒnɪkəl/

canonical

典范的 / 被接受的
Meaning
Conforming to a general rule or accepted standard; officially recognized.
Example
Shakespeare’s works are considered canonical in English literature.
莎士比亚的作品在英语文学中被认为是典范的。
B1 noun /ˈtʃæptər/

chapter

章节
Meaning
A main division of a book or a period in someone's life.
Example
I just finished the first chapter of the novel.
我刚刚完成了小说的第一章。
B2 adjective /dɪˈbeɪtəbl̩/

debatable

有争议的
Meaning
open to discussion or doubt; not certain
Example
It is debatable whether the policy will work.
是否政策有效是有争议的。
B1 noun sɪˈlek.ʃən

selection

选择
Meaning
The action or fact of carefully choosing someone or something as being the best or most suitable.
Example
The selection process is based on merit.
选择过程基于优点。
B1 adjective /sɪˈlek.tɪd/

selected

选定的
Meaning
carefully chosen from a group for a particular purpose
Example
He was one of the selected candidates for the scholarship.
他是获得奖学金的选定候选人之一。
B2 adjective /ˈrɪtʃ.u.əl/

Ritual

仪式
Meaning
relating to religious or ceremonial practices
Example
The wedding ceremony included many traditional ritual elements.
婚礼仪式包括许多传统的仪式元素。
B2 noun /ˈstæm.ɪ.nə/

Stamina

耐力
Meaning
the ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort
Example
Marathon runners need great stamina to complete the race.
马拉松选手需要强大的耐力才能完成比赛。
C1 adjective /rɪˈstreɪnd/

restrained

克制的
Meaning
characterized by reserve or self-control; held back
Example
Her restrained reaction surprised everyone.
她克制的反应让所有人都感到惊讶。
C1 noun /ˈɪmɪdʒəri/

imagery

意象
Meaning
visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work
Example
The poet's use of imagery brought the scene to life.
诗人的意象使用使场景栩栩如生。
C1 verb /səbˈstænʃieɪt/

substantiate

证实
Meaning
To provide evidence to support or prove the truth of something.
Example
The lawyer worked to substantiate the claims with solid evidence.
律师努力通过确凿证据来证实这些主张。
C1 noun /ˌeɪ.li.əˈneɪ.ʃən/

alienation

异化
Meaning
The state of being isolated or estranged from a group or activity.
Example
The new policies created a sense of alienation among employees.
新政策在员工中产生了异化感。
B1 adverb /səkˈsɛsfəli/

successfully

成功地
Meaning
in a way that achieves a desired result
Example
She passed the exam successfully after weeks of studying.
她经过数周的学习后成功通过了考试。
C1 noun ɪnˈsɒl.vən.si

insolvency

破产
Meaning
The state of being unable to pay debts owed; bankruptcy.
Example
The company declared insolvency after years of losses.
公司在多年的亏损后宣布破产。
B2 noun /fɪˈzɪʃən/

physician

医生
Meaning
a person qualified to practice medicine; a doctor
Example
The physician prescribed some medicine to treat the condition.
医生开了一些药物来治疗这种病情。
C2 adjective /məˈlɪfluəs/

mellifluous

甜美的
Meaning
Sweet or musical; pleasant to hear.
Example
The singer’s mellifluous voice enchanted the audience.
歌手那甜美的声音迷住了观众。
B1 noun /teɪl/

tale

故事
Meaning
a narrative of imaginary events, especially one that is presented as true
Example
The old man told a tale of his adventures.
那位老人讲述了他的冒险故事。
B1 noun /ˈneɪʃən/

nation

国家
Meaning
a large group of people united by common descent, history, culture, or language
Example
The nation celebrated its independence day with pride.
国家以自豪的心情庆祝独立日。
C2 verb (archaic/rare) /rɛk/

reck

在乎
Meaning
To care about or be concerned with (something); to have regard for.
Example
He does not reck the dangers of his actions.
他不在乎自己行为的危险。
C2 adjective /ˈæʒər/

azure

蔚蓝
Meaning
A bright blue color like that of a clear sky.
Example
The clear sky was painted in a deep shade of azure.
清澈的天空被涂成了深深的蔚蓝色。
C2 noun /ˌɪnˌkeɪpəˈbɪləti/

incapability

无能力
Meaning
lack of ability or power to do something; inability or incompetence
Example
His incapability to manage the team led to serious problems.
他管理团队的无能力导致了严重的问题。
B1 adjective /ˌʌnˈɪntrəstɪŋ/

uninteresting

无趣的
Meaning
not holding attention or curiosity; boring
Example
The lecture was uninteresting and difficult to stay focused on.
这次讲座很无趣，很难集中注意力。
C1 adjective /prəˈvoʊkɪŋ/

Provoking

挑衅的
Meaning
causing anger or strong reaction; irritating; stimulating
Example
His provoking comments made everyone angry.
他挑衅的评论让每个人都生气了。
C2 verb /ˈsʌpjʊˌreɪt/

suppurate

化脓
Meaning
to form or discharge pus, usually as a result of infection
Example
The wound began to suppurate after a few days.
伤口在几天后开始脓液化。
C2 noun /ˈʒɑːndɑːrm/

gendarme

宪兵
Meaning
A French police officer, especially a member of a military-style police force.
Example
The gendarme stopped the car for a routine check.
宪兵因例行检查而拦住了汽车。
C1 noun /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/

linguistics

语言学
Meaning
The scientific study of language and its structure.
Example
She decided to major in linguistics at university.
她决定在大学里攻读语言学。
C1 adjective /kənˈkluː.sɪv/

Conclusive

决定性的; 终结的; 完全解决问题
Meaning
final; decisive; settling a matter completely
Example
The evidence was conclusive and left no room for doubt.
证据是决定性的，没有留下任何怀疑的空间。
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 adjective /ˌʌnkənˈvɛnʃənl/

unconventional

非传统的
Meaning
not based on or conforming to what is generally done or believed
Example
Her unconventional approach to teaching inspired her students to think creatively.
她非传统的教学方法激发了学生的创造性思维。
B1 noun /ˈpʌn.ɪʃ.mənt/

Punishment

惩罚
Meaning
penalty given for doing something wrong or breaking a rule
Example
The student received punishment for cheating on the exam.
学生因作弊而受到了惩罚。
B2 adjective /ˈpæʃənət/

passionate

热情的
Meaning
showing or caused by strong feelings or a strong belief
Example
He is passionate about environmental conservation.
他对环境保护充满热情。
B2 adjective /ɪˈmjuːn/

immune

免疫的
Meaning
protected from disease or from the effects of something
Example
Children who are vaccinated are immune to many diseases.
接种疫苗的孩子对许多疾病免疫。
C1 noun /ˈstɒpɪdʒ/

stoppage

停顿; 停止
Meaning
The act of stopping or ceasing; a halt in operation or activity
Example
The sudden stoppage of the train caused delays for all passengers.
火车的突然停运导致所有乘客延误。
B1 adjective /ˈkeɪ.pə.bəl/

Capable

有能力的; 能干的
Meaning
having the ability, fitness, or quality necessary to do or achieve something; competent
Example
She is capable of handling complex problems.
她能够处理复杂的问题。
C2 adjective /ˈnæti/

natty

时尚
Meaning
Neat, stylish, and fashionable in appearance.
Example
He looked very natty in his new suit.
他在新西装里看起来非常时尚。
C2 adjective /ˈlɪɡ.ni.əs/

ligneous

木质的
Meaning
having the texture or appearance of wood; woody
Example
The ligneous stem supported the heavy flowers.
木质的茎支撑着沉重的花朵。
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。
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。
C1 noun /əˈsɛsər/

assessor

评估员
Meaning
a person who evaluates or estimates the nature, ability, or quality of something
Example
An external assessor reviewed the project report.
一位外部评估员审查了项目报告。
A2 noun dɪˈskʌʃ.ənz

discussions

讨论
Meaning
The action or process of talking about something in order to reach a decision or to exchange ideas.
Example
Discussions promote collaboration.
讨论促进合作。
C1 noun ˌɪnsjʊˈleɪʃən

insulation

绝缘
Meaning
Material used to prevent heat, sound, or electricity from being transmitted from one area to another.
Example
Insulation of food storage areas can prevent pests from entering.
食品储存区的绝缘可以防止害虫进入。
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 noun /ˌrɛmɪˈnɪsəns/

reminiscence

回忆
Meaning
a story or memory about past events
Example
He shared a reminiscence of his childhood days in the village.
他分享了他在村庄的童年时光的回忆。
B1 adverb /ɪnˈkrɛdɪbli/

incredibly

难以置信地
Meaning
to a great degree; extremely or unbelievably
Example
The view from the top of the mountain was incredibly beautiful.
从山顶看到的景色是难以置信地美丽。
C1 noun /njʊˈrɑːlədʒi/

neurology

Meaning
The branch of medicine that deals with disorders of the nervous system.
Example
She specializes in neurology and treats patients with brain diseases.
B1 noun /trʌŋk/

Trunk

行李箱
Meaning
a large box or chest, typically used for storage or travel
Example
She packed her clothes in the trunk.
她把衣服放进了行李箱。
C2 noun /ˈiːɒn/ or /ˈiːən/

aeon

Meaning
An indefinitely long period of time; an age or eternity.
Example
Dinosaurs roamed the Earth millions of aeons ago.
C2 verb /əˈɡriːv/

aggrieve

使愤怒
Meaning
to cause distress or make someone feel resentful
Example
She felt aggrieved by the unfair decision.
她因不公平的决定而感到不满。
B2 adjective /sɪˈlek.tɪv/

Selective

选择性的
Meaning
relating to or involving careful selection; choosy about what to accept
Example
The university has a selective admission process for new students.
大学对新生有选择性的录取过程。
B1 adjective /ˈpɜːrmənənt/

Permanent

永久; 不可改变的
Meaning
lasting; unchanging; enduring
Example
The tattoo is a permanent mark on his skin.
纹身是他皮肤上永久的印记。
B2 verb /rɪˈtriːt/

retreat

撤退
Meaning
to move back or withdraw from a position or situation
Example
The soldiers had to retreat after losing the battle.
士兵们在失去战斗后不得不撤退。
C2 adjective /ˌɪlˈneɪ.tʃəd/

ill-natured

性格恶劣
Meaning
Having a bad or unpleasant character; unkind or malicious.
Example
He made an ill-natured remark about his colleague.
他对他的同事做出了恶意的评论。
C1 verb /ɪnˈkɑːrsəreɪt/

incarcerate

监禁
Meaning
to imprison or confine someone
Example
The authorities incarcerated the criminal after the trial.
当局在审判后将罪犯监禁。
B1 adjective /ɪˈnɪʃəl/

initial

初步的
Meaning
Existing or occurring at the beginning.
Example
Her initial reaction was one of surprise.
她的初步反应是惊讶。
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。
B2 verb /ˈɪl.ə.streɪt/

illustrate

插图
Meaning
to explain or make something clear by using examples, pictures, or comparisons
Example
The teacher used diagrams to illustrate the concept.
老师用图表来说明这个概念。
A2 verb /daɪ/

die

死
Meaning
to stop living; to cease to exist
Example
The flowers will die without water.
花儿没有水就会死。
C1 noun /dɪˈfɛkʃən/

defection

叛变
Meaning
The act of abandoning one’s country, cause, or group in favor of another.
Example
The politician’s defection shocked his supporters.
这位政治家的叛变让他的支持者感到震惊。
B2 noun /stəˈtɪstɪks/

statistics

统计
Meaning
the practice or science of collecting and analyzing numerical data
Example
The statistics showed an increase in the number of users last year.
统计数据显示，去年用户数量有所增加。