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B2 noun səˌsteɪ.nəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti

sustainability

可持续性
Meaning
The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level; the avoidance of the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain ecological balance.
Example
Sustainability ensures long-term environmental health.
可持续性确保长期环境健康。
C2 verb /ɪˈluːmɪn/

illumine

照亮
Meaning
to light up or make clear
Example
The rising sun illumined the mountain peaks.
初升的太阳照亮了山峰。
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。
B2 noun /ˌdʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

justification

辩解
Meaning
a reason, explanation, or excuse that shows something is right or reasonable
Example
There is no justification for such rude behavior.
对这种粗鲁行为没有辩解。
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。
A2 noun ˈprɒdʒekt

project

项目
Meaning
An individual or collaborative enterprise that is carefully planned to achieve a particular aim
Example
Working on two projects simultaneously is difficult.
同时进行两个项目的工作很困难。
C1 noun /ˈdɒɡmə/

dogma

教条
Meaning
A principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true.
Example
The religious leader strictly adhered to traditional dogma.
宗教领袖严格遵守传统的教条。
C1 noun /kwɪnˈtɛsəns/

quintessence

精髓
Meaning
The purest or most perfect example of something.
Example
She is the quintessence of elegance.
她是优雅的精髓。
C2 noun /ˌpɜː.spɪˈkæs.ɪ.ti/

perspicacity

洞察力
Meaning
Sharp insight, keen understanding and discernment.
Example
Her perspicacity in business decisions led to success.
她在商业决策中的洞察力带来了成功。
C1 adjective /ˈseɪ.vər.i/

savory

美味的（咸的或辣的）
Meaning
Having a pleasant salty or spicy taste; morally acceptable.
Example
The restaurant serves a variety of savory dishes.
这家餐厅提供各种美味的菜肴。
B1 noun /bʊl/

bull

公牛
Meaning
a male animal of the cattle family; sometimes refers to a strong or aggressive man
Example
The bull charged across the field towards the red flag.
公牛冲向田野上的红旗。
B1 adjective /ˈkʌtɪŋ/

cutting

尖锐
Meaning
sharp or severe, often used to describe remarks or actions
Example
Her cutting remarks made everyone feel uncomfortable.
她的尖锐评论让每个人都感到不舒服。
B2 noun /dɪsˈkloʊʒər/

disclosure

披露
Meaning
the action of making something known or public
Example
The disclosure of the company's financial status was delayed.
公司财务状况的披露被延迟了。
C1 noun /moʊˈzeɪɪk/

mosaic

Meaning
A picture or pattern produced by arranging together small pieces of stone, tile, or glass.
Example
The church ceiling was decorated with a beautiful mosaic.
C1 noun /kræɡ/

crag

陡峭的悬崖或岩石面
Meaning
a steep or rugged cliff or rock face
Example
The hikers climbed the jagged crag to reach the summit.
远足者攀登陡峭的岩石面到达山顶。
C2 noun /hɒtʃ pɒtʃ/

Hotch potch

杂烩
Meaning
A mixed dish; a hodgepodge of ingredients cooked together
Example
She made a delicious hotch potch with rice, lentils, and vegetables.
她做了一道美味的霍奇波奇，里面有米饭、扁豆和蔬菜。
C1 noun /mɪsˈɡɪvɪŋz/

misgivings

疑虑，担忧
Meaning
feelings of doubt or concern about the outcome or propriety of something
Example
She had serious misgivings about signing the contract.
她对签署合同有严重的疑虑。
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。
B2 noun /ˈɒp.tɪ.mɪ.zəm/

optimism

乐观
Meaning
Hopefulness and confidence about the future or the successful outcome of something.
Example
Her optimism helped her overcome difficult times.
她的乐观帮助她克服了困难的时光。
B1 adverb /ˈfɜːrstli/

firstly

首先
Meaning
used to introduce the first point or reason in a discussion or argument
Example
Firstly, we need to address the budget issue before proceeding.
首先，我们需要在继续之前解决预算问题。
C2 noun /ˈrɛvəlri/

revelry

庆典
Meaning
Lively and noisy festivities, especially involving drinking and dancing.
Example
The sound of revelry could be heard throughout the night.
整晚都能听到庆典的声音。
B2 verb /bræɡ/

brag

吹嘘
Meaning
to talk proudly about oneself or one's achievements in an annoying way
Example
He always brags about his expensive car.
他总是夸耀自己昂贵的车。
C2 adjective /ˌmɔːrɡəˈnætɪk/

morganatic

摩根婚姻
Meaning
relating to a marriage in which one partner, usually of lower social rank, does not share the titles or privileges of the other
Example
The prince entered into a morganatic marriage with a commoner.
王子与一名平民结婚，成为摩根婚姻。
C2 noun /θroʊz/

throes

剧痛
Meaning
intense or violent pain and struggle, often at the beginning or end of something
Example
The country was in the throes of a political crisis.
该国正处于政治危机的剧痛之中。
B2 noun /ˈen.tə.praɪz/

Enterprise

企业，特别是一个大胆或复杂的项目
Meaning
a project or undertaking, especially a bold or complex one
Example
The space exploration enterprise required years of planning and preparation.
太空探索企业需要多年的规划和准备。
C1 noun /ˌæn.ɪˈmɒs.ə.ti/

Animosity

敌意; 仇恨
Meaning
strong hostility or dislike; active hatred or ill will
Example
There was clear animosity between the two rival teams.
两支竞争队伍之间有明显的敌意。
C1 verb /bɪˈhɛd/

behead

斩首
Meaning
to cut off a person's or animal's head; to remove the leader or most important part
Example
The historical account describes how the traitor was beheaded as punishment.
历史记载描述了叛徒作为惩罚被斩首的经过。
C2 noun /ˈbʌt.ə.flaɪ piː/

Butterfly Pea

蝴蝶豆
Meaning
a blue flowering plant with butterfly-shaped flowers, used to make herbal tea
Example
Butterfly pea flowers turn tea into a beautiful blue color.
蝴蝶豆花将茶水染成美丽的蓝色。
C1 noun ˌsʌb.sɪ.dɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

subsidization

补贴
Meaning
Financial assistance provided by government to make certain goods or services more affordable.
Example
Subsidization of agriculture helps farmers maintain crop production.
农业补贴帮助农民维持作物生产。
C1 verb /ˌʌndəˈreɪt/

underrate

低估
Meaning
to fail to recognize the full value or importance of something or someone
Example
Many people underrate the benefits of regular exercise.
许多人低估了规律锻炼的好处。
C2 adjective /ˌmɛrəˈtrɪʃəs/

meretricious

华而不实
Meaning
apparently attractive but having no real value or integrity.
Example
The design was flashy but meretricious.
设计华丽但华而不实。
B2 noun, verb /ˈriːteɪl/

retail

零售
Meaning
the sale of goods to the public in small quantities for use or consumption rather than for resale
Example
The company specializes in the retail of clothing and accessories.
公司专注于服装和配件的零售业务。
A1 adjective, noun, adverb, verb (past tense of leave) /lɛft/

left

左
Meaning
on or towards the side of the body that is to the west when facing north
Example
He turned left at the intersection.
他在交叉口左转。
B2 adjective /ˈmaɪti/

mighty

强大的
Meaning
having great power or strength; very strong or impressive
Example
The mighty river flows through the heart of the country.
这条强大的河流穿过国家的中心。
C1 noun /ˈrɛzɪn/

resin

树脂
Meaning
a sticky organic substance, usually secreted by plants, often used in varnishes or plastics
Example
The craftsman used natural resin to make the sculpture shine.
工匠用天然树脂使雕塑闪闪发光。
C2 adjective /kwɪkˈsɑː.t̬ɪk/

quixotic

极端理想主义的、不切实际的和不实际的
Meaning
Extremely idealistic, unrealistic, and impractical.
Example
His quixotic dreams often led to disappointment.
他那些不切实际的梦想常常导致失望。
A2 noun /ˈlev.əl/

level

水平
Meaning
A position on a real or imaginary scale of amount, quantity, extent, or quality.
Example
Pollution levels must be reduced urgently.
污染水平必须紧急降低。
C2 adjective /vəˈlʌptʃuəs/

voluptuous

奢华的
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by luxury and sensual pleasure; sexually attractive.
Example
The artist painted a voluptuous figure reclining on the couch.
艺术家画了一幅奢华的雕像，躺在沙发上。
C1 verb /kənˈdʒɛst/

congest

拥堵
Meaning
To block or overcrowd a space, making movement or flow difficult.
Example
Heavy traffic can congest the city streets during rush hour.
繁忙的交通可能会在高峰时段拥堵城市的街道。
C1 noun /ˈtɒpˌsɔɪl/

topsoil

表土
Meaning
the top layer of soil, which is rich in organic matter and nutrients
Example
Farmers rely on healthy topsoil for good crop yields.
农民依赖健康的表土来获得丰收。
C2 adjective /ɛkˈstrɪnzɪk/

extrinsic

外在
Meaning
Not part of the essential nature of someone or something; coming from outside.
Example
His motivation was largely extrinsic, driven by rewards and recognition.
他的动力主要是外在的，受到奖励和认可的驱动。
B2 noun /ˈtʃeɪmbər/

chamber

房间
Meaning
a large room used for formal or public events, or a private room.
Example
The king held meetings in his private chamber.
国王在他的私人房间里举行会议。
C2 noun /ˈplɛdʒiː/

pledgee

被作为担保而给与某物的人
Meaning
a person to whom something is pledged or given as security
Example
The bank is the pledgee of the collateral until the loan is repaid.
银行是担保品的债权人，直到贷款偿还为止。
B2 noun /ˈɒfərɪŋ/

offering

提供
Meaning
something that is given, especially as a gift or contribution
Example
The company’s latest offering is an eco-friendly car.
公司的最新产品是一款环保汽车。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈbɪloʊɪŋ/

billowing

波动的
Meaning
Describing something that swells or surges outward in waves or large masses.
Example
She walked through the billowing curtains.
她穿过波动的窗帘走了。
B2 adjective /əˈstɒnɪʃt/

astonished

震惊的
Meaning
feeling very surprised or amazed
Example
She was astonished by the magician's incredible trick.
她被魔术师不可思议的把戏震惊了。
C1 noun /dɪˈskrep.ən.si/

discrepancy

差异, 不一致, 矛盾
Meaning
A lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts.
Example
The audit revealed a discrepancy between the reported earnings and actual income.
审计揭示了报告的收入与实际收入之间的差异。
A2 noun /ˈpɛni/

penny

便士
Meaning
a small coin of low value; a very small amount of money
Example
He found a penny on the sidewalk and smiled.
他在人行道上找到了一枚便士并笑了。
C1 noun /juːnəˈnɪməti/

Unanimity

一致性
Meaning
complete agreement among all members of a group
Example
The committee reached unanimity on the new policy.
委员会在新政策上达成了一致意见。
C1 noun /ˈpæntəmaɪm/

pantomime

哑剧
Meaning
A type of theatrical performance using gestures and movements without spoken words; in Britain, a musical comedy play for families performed at Christmas.
Example
The children enjoyed the Christmas pantomime at the local theater.
孩子们在当地剧院观看了圣诞哑剧。
C2 verb /ˈstræɡəl/

straggle

不规则地移动
Meaning
To move or spread in an irregular, scattered, or untidy way.
Example
The children began to straggle behind on the long hike.
孩子们开始在漫长的徒步旅行中掉队。
C1 noun /ɪnˈkɜːrʒən/

incursion

入侵
Meaning
A sudden attack or invasion into a place or territory.
Example
The army repelled the enemy incursion at the border.
军队在边境击退了敌人的入侵。
C2 adjective /ˈvoʊlənt/

volant

会飞的
Meaning
able to fly or moving swiftly
Example
The volant bird soared gracefully across the sky.
那只会飞的鸟优雅地飞翔在天空中。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈkɒn.ʃəs/

Unconscious

昏迷; 无意识
Meaning
not awake and aware of one's surroundings; done or existing without one realizing
Example
The patient was unconscious for several hours after the surgery.
病人在手术后昏迷了几个小时。
B2 adjective + noun ˈædvɜːrs ɪˈfekts

adverse effects

不良影响
Meaning
Negative or harmful impacts that result from an action or condition.
Example
Plastic usage has adverse effects on the environment.
塑料使用对环境产生不良影响。
C2 noun /paɪər/

pyre

火葬堆
Meaning
A heap of combustible material, especially one used for burning a corpse as part of a funeral ceremony.
Example
The villagers built a pyre to honor the deceased.
村民们建造了一堆火葬堆，以尊重已故者。
A1 pronoun /huː/

who

谁
Meaning
used to ask about a person or people
Example
Who is coming to the party tonight?
今晚谁来参加派对？
C1 adjective /ˈkʌlpəbl̩/

culpable

有罪的
Meaning
deserving blame or responsibility for a wrongdoing
Example
The judge found him culpable for the accident.
法官认定他对事故负有责任。
C2 noun /ˌɪntərˈsɛsər/

intercessor

调解人
Meaning
a person who intervenes or pleads on behalf of another
Example
He acted as an intercessor to resolve the conflict between the two families.
他作为调解人解决了两个家庭之间的冲突。
B1 noun /ˈdɪstrɪkt/

district

区
Meaning
a specific area of a country, city, or town, often with official boundaries
Example
She lives in the northern district of the city.
她住在城市的北区。
A2 adjective ˈpɒzətɪv

positive

正面
Meaning
Having an electric charge opposite to that of an electron.
Example
Protons have a positive charge.
质子带有正电荷。
C2 noun /ˈlɪniəmənt/

lineament

面部特征
Meaning
A distinctive feature or characteristic, especially of the face.
Example
Her delicate lineaments revealed her noble birth.
她精致的面部特征揭示了她高贵的出身。
B2 adjective /rɪˈmuːvəbəl/

removable

可拆卸的
Meaning
able to be removed or taken away
Example
This phone has a removable battery.
这款手机有一块可拆卸的电池。
C2 verb /dɪsˈmɛmbər/

dismember

肢解
Meaning
to cut or tear the limbs from a body; to divide into separate parts
Example
The king ordered his enemies to be dismembered.
国王命令将他的敌人肢解。
B2 noun /ˈmɑːrdʒɪn/

Margin

边缘; 边际
Meaning
The edge or border of something; an amount allowed beyond what is needed
Example
Please write your notes in the margin of the page.
请在页面的边缘写下你的笔记。
C2 adjective /dʒɪˈdʒuːn/

jejune

幼稚 / 浅薄 / 无趣
Meaning
Naive, simplistic, and superficial; also dull or uninteresting.
Example
The professor dismissed the essay as jejune and lacking depth.
教授把这篇文章视为幼稚且缺乏深度，予以拒绝。
B1 noun əˈdɒp.ʃən

adoption

采用
Meaning
The process of accepting, embracing, or taking up something new, such as a practice, technology, or idea.
Example
The adoption of electric vehicles is increasing worldwide.
全球电动车的采用正在增加。
B2 adjective /ˌmæθəˈmætɪkəl/

mathematical

数学的
Meaning
relating to mathematics or the use of mathematics
Example
The mathematical equation was difficult to solve.
数学方程式很难解。
C1 noun /ˈθʌroʊˌbrɛd/

thoroughbred

纯种马
Meaning
a horse of pure and recognized breed; a person of good breeding or education
Example
The jockey rode a fast thoroughbred in the race.
骑师在比赛中骑了一匹快速的纯种马。
C1 noun /dɪˈmiːnər/

demeanour

行为
Meaning
a person's outward behavior or appearance
Example
Her calm demeanour impressed everyone during the meeting.
她平静的行为在会议中给大家留下了深刻印象。
C2 adjective /ɪmˈplaɪəbl/

impliable

可暗示的
Meaning
Capable of being implied or suggested.
Example
The meaning of the statement is not directly clear but is impliable from the context.
声明的意思并不直接明确，但可以从上下文中推断。
C2 noun /ˈɡlʌtəni/

gluttony

暴饮暴食
Meaning
Excessive eating or drinking; overindulgence in food or drink.
Example
His gluttony during the festival left him feeling sick.
他在节日中的暴饮暴食让他感到生病。
B2 adjective /ˈiːtəbl̩/

eatable

可食用
Meaning
suitable or safe for eating
Example
The berries are not only eatable but also quite tasty.
这些浆果不仅可食用，而且味道相当好。
C2 noun /əˈnæb.ə.lɪ.zəm/

anabolism

合成代谢
Meaning
The set of metabolic pathways that construct molecules from smaller units, involving tissue repair and growth.
Example
Anabolism is essential for muscle growth and tissue repair.
合成代谢对肌肉生长和组织修复至关重要。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdjʊər.ə.bəl/

Endurable

可忍受的
Meaning
able to be endured; bearable; tolerable
Example
The pain was endurable with proper medication.
使用适当的药物，疼痛是可以忍受的。
C1 adjective /ɪˈmækjələt/

immaculate

完美无瑕
Meaning
perfectly clean, neat, or free from flaws
Example
Her room was immaculate, with everything in its place.
她的房间完美无瑕，一切都井井有条。
B2 verb ɪnˈvɛst.ɪŋ

investing

投资
Meaning
The act of putting money into financial schemes, shares, property, or a commercial venture with the expectation of achieving a profit.
Example
Investing in stocks can generate long-term wealth.
投资股票可以产生长期财富。
A2 noun /pɪn/

pin

别针
Meaning
a small thin piece of metal used to fasten or hold things together
Example
She used a pin to attach the note to the board.
她用别针把纸条固定在黑板上。
B1 adjective /kənˈsɪdərəbl/

considerable

相当的
Meaning
large in amount, size, or importance
Example
The project required a considerable amount of time and money.
该项目需要相当多的时间和金钱。
C1 noun /eb/

Ebb

退潮; 海水下降
Meaning
the receding tide; a gradual decline or reduction
Example
The fishermen waited for the ebb before returning to shore.
渔民们在回到岸边之前等待着退潮。
C1 noun /ˈmɪd.waɪf/

midwife

助产士
Meaning
A person, typically a woman, trained to assist women during childbirth.
Example
The midwife stayed with the mother throughout her labor.
助产士在整个分娩过程中一直陪伴着母亲。
C2 verb /ˈɡʌzəl/

guzzle

贪婪地喝
Meaning
to drink greedily or excessively
Example
He guzzled three cans of soda in a few minutes.
他在几分钟内喝掉了三罐苏打水。
B2 verb /ˈpjʊərɪfaɪ/

purify

净化
Meaning
to make clean or pure; to remove impurities
Example
This filter will purify the water effectively.
这个过滤器将有效地净化水。
B1 adjective /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/

Engaged

忙碌的; 参与的; 订婚的
Meaning
busy; occupied; involved in activity; betrothed
Example
He is engaged in important research work.
他正在进行重要的研究工作。
B2 noun /kənˈspɪrəsi/

conspiracy

阴谋
Meaning
A secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful.
Example
The police uncovered a conspiracy to overthrow the government.
警方揭露了一项推翻政府的阴谋。
C1 verb /plʌm/

plumb

测量深度或仔细检查
Meaning
to measure the depth of water or examine closely
Example
They used a line to plumb the depth of the lake.
他们用一条线来测量湖的深度。
C1 noun /tækt/

tact

机智
Meaning
Adroitness and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues.
Example
He handled the situation with tact and professionalism.
他以机智和专业精神处理了这个情况。
C1 noun /ˈneɡ.lɪ.dʒəns/

Negligence

忽视
Meaning
failure to take proper care in doing something; carelessness
Example
The accident was caused by driver negligence.
事故是由司机的忽视引起的。
B2 adverb /ɪnˈɛvɪtəbli/

inevitably

不可避免地
Meaning
in a way that cannot be avoided or prevented
Example
Inevitably, the team faced challenges during the project.
不可避免地，团队在项目过程中遇到了挑战。
B2 noun /ˈdiː.fekt/

Defect

缺陷
Meaning
a shortcoming, imperfection, or lack; a fault or flaw in something
Example
The manufacturing defect caused the product to fail after only one week.
生产缺陷导致产品在仅仅一周后就失败了。
C1 noun ˈhʌz.bən.dri

husbandry

农业和畜牧业
Meaning
The care, cultivation, and breeding of crops and animals; farming and agriculture.
Example
Proper husbandry techniques improve livestock health.
适当的农业技术能改善家畜健康。
A2 adjective /ˈnæʃənəl/

national

国家的
Meaning
relating to a nation, especially its culture, language, or government
Example
The national anthem was played at the ceremony.
国歌在仪式上播放。
B1 verb /daɪn/

dine

用餐
Meaning
to eat a meal, especially the main meal of the day
Example
We usually dine at seven o'clock in the evening.
我们通常在晚上七点用餐。
C2 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈmænd/

countermand

撤销命令
Meaning
to revoke or cancel an order or command
Example
The general countermanded the previous orders immediately.
将军立即取消了先前的命令。
C2 adjective /ˌmædʒɪˈstɪəriəl/

magisterial

权威的
Meaning
Having the characteristics of a master or authority; commanding and dignified.
Example
The professor spoke in a magisterial tone during the lecture.
教授在讲座中用权威的语气发言。
C2 noun /ˈbuː.jɒ̃/

bouillon

高汤
Meaning
A clear, seasoned broth made by simmering meat, fish, or vegetables in water.
Example
She added vegetables to the bouillon for extra flavor.
她在高汤中加入了蔬菜以增强味道。
C1 noun /pluːm/

plume

一根大而柔软的羽毛，或者类似羽毛的东西
Meaning
a large, soft feather or something resembling a feather
Example
The soldier wore a red plume on his helmet.
士兵戴着一根红色羽毛在他的头盔上。
B2 verb /ˈmeməraɪz/

memorize

记住
Meaning
to learn something by heart; to commit to memory
Example
Students need to memorize important formulas for the exam.
学生需要记住重要的公式以备考试。
A2 adjective /pəˈlaɪt/

Polite

有礼貌的; 尊重的; 彬彬有礼的
Meaning
having good manners; respectful; courteous
Example
He was very polite and respectful to everyone.
他对每个人都非常礼貌和尊重。
C2 adjective /ˈlaʊtɪʃ/

loutish

粗鲁的
Meaning
Clumsy, rude, or aggressive in behavior.
Example
His loutish remarks offended everyone at the meeting.
他粗鲁的言论冒犯了会议上的所有人。
A2 adverb /ˈprɒb.ə.bli/

Probably

可能
Meaning
almost certainly; very likely; in all likelihood
Example
He will probably arrive late tonight.
他今晚可能会迟到。
C1 noun /ʌnkənˈsɜːrn/

Unconcern

漠不关心
Meaning
lack of worry or interest; indifference
Example
She showed complete unconcern about the criticism.
她对批评表现出了完全的漠不关心。
C2 noun /ˌænɪmædˈvɜːʒən/

animadversion

批评
Meaning
Strong criticism or censure.
Example
The policy attracted severe animadversion from the public.
该政策遭到公众的严厉批评。
C1 adjective /ˈæŋ.ɡjə.lər/

Angular

角度的
Meaning
having sharp corners or edges; relating to angles
Example
The building has an angular design with sharp corners.
这座建筑具有角度设计，角落尖锐。
A2 noun ˈɡʌvəmənt

government

政府
Meaning
The governing body of a nation, state, or community; the system by which a state or community is governed.
Example
The government rejected the demands.
政府拒绝了这些要求。
B1 adjective /ʌnˈfrɛndli/

unfriendly

不友好的
Meaning
not kind or welcoming; hostile or cold in behavior or attitude
Example
The shop owner seemed unfriendly to new customers.
店主对新顾客显得不友好。
C1 noun /ˌpæl.pɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Palpitation

由于激动或医学状况引起的明显快速、强烈或不规则的心跳
Meaning
a noticeably rapid, strong, or irregular heartbeat due to agitation or medical condition
Example
She experienced palpitations before her job interview.
她在面试前感受到了心悸。
C2 noun /ˌkɑːrt ˈblɑːnʃ/

carte blanche

Meaning
complete freedom to act as one wishes
Example
The manager gave her team carte blanche to design the project.
B2 noun /ˈvendə(r)/

Vendor

小贩
Meaning
a person or company offering something for sale, especially a trader in the street
Example
The street vendor sold fresh fruits and vegetables.
街头小贩卖新鲜的水果和蔬菜。
C2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈfræntʃaɪz/

disenfranchise

剥夺权利
Meaning
To deprive someone of the right to vote or other rights.
Example
The new law could disenfranchise thousands of voters.
新法律可能会剥夺成千上万选民的投票权。
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。
B1 adjective /ˈhæn.səm/

handsome

Meaning
attractive in appearance, usually referring to men; also can mean generous or impressive in size.
Example
He looked very handsome in his new suit.
B2 noun /nɒt/

Knot

结
Meaning
a fastening made by tying a piece of string, rope, or something similar; a hard mass in wood
Example
The sailor tied a secure knot to anchor the boat safely.
水手系了一个稳固的结，以安全地将船锚定。
A2 noun /ˈaɪtəm/

item

项目
Meaning
A single thing, object, or unit, often part of a list or collection.
Example
Each item on the list must be checked carefully.
列表中的每个项目必须仔细检查。
C1 verb /weɪd/

wade

涉水而行
Meaning
to walk through water or another substance that impedes movement
Example
The children waded in the shallow river.
孩子们在浅水河中行走。
B1 noun ˈproʊtest

protest

抗议
Meaning
A statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something.
Example
Students organized a protest.
学生们组织了一个抗议。
A1 interjection /baɪ/

bye

再见
Meaning
used to say goodbye; a short and informal farewell
Example
I said bye to her before leaving.
离开前我对她说了再见。
B2 verb /kənˈtɛnd/

contend

竞争，主张
Meaning
to strive or compete for something; to assert earnestly
Example
Athletes from around the world contend for the championship.
来自世界各地的运动员为冠军而争斗。
C2 verb /ʌnˈɑːrm/

unarm

解除武装
Meaning
to remove weapons from someone or to deprive of means of attack or defense
Example
The soldiers were ordered to unarm the prisoners.
士兵接到命令解除囚犯的武装。
B2 noun /fɛər/

fare

车费
Meaning
the money paid for a journey on public transport; also food or treatment provided
Example
The bus fare to the city center is five dollars.
到市中心的公交车费是五美元。