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B2 noun /ˈswɒl.oʊ/

Swallow

燕子
Meaning
a small migratory bird with long wings and a forked tail
Example
The swallow built its nest under the roof.
燕子在屋顶下筑巢。
B2 verb /ɪnˈtɛnsɪfaɪ/

intensify

加强
Meaning
To make something stronger, more extreme, or more forceful.
Example
The storm is expected to intensify overnight.
预计风暴将在一夜之间加剧。
C1 noun /ˈrɒndɪvuː/

rendezvous

约会
Meaning
a meeting or appointment at an agreed time and place
Example
They arranged a secret rendezvous at the café.
他们在咖啡馆安排了一次秘密的会面。
C1 noun /ˌiː.kwɪˈlɪb.ri.əm/

equilibrium

平衡
Meaning
A state of physical balance or stability in physical, mental, or economic conditions.
Example
The market reached an equilibrium between supply and demand.
市场在供求之间达到了平衡。
A2 noun /stres/

stress

压力
Meaning
Physical, mental, or emotional strain or tension.
Example
Excessive stress can lead to health issues.
过度的压力可能导致健康问题。
C2 adjective hjʊˈrɪs.tɪk

heuristic

启发式
Meaning
Enabling a person to discover or learn something for themselves; experimental learning approach.
Example
Teachers use heuristic techniques to encourage self-learning.
教师使用启发式技巧来鼓励自学。
B2 noun /ˌkɒmplɪˈkeɪʃən/

complication

并发症
Meaning
A problem or difficulty that makes a situation harder to deal with.
Example
His illness led to serious complications after surgery.
他的病情在手术后导致了严重的并发症。
C2 noun /kəˈmɛstɪbəl/

comestible

可食用的
Meaning
An item of food that can be eaten.
Example
The picnic basket was full of delicious comestibles.
野餐篮子里装满了美味的可食用物品。
B2 noun /kəmˈpɑːrt.mənt/

Compartment

车厢
Meaning
a separate section or division of a larger space, especially in a train
Example
We found seats in the first-class compartment.
我们在头等舱车厢找到了座位。
C2 noun /əˈɡrɒnəmɪst/

agronomist

农业学家
Meaning
A scientist who studies soil management and crop production.
Example
The agronomist suggested new methods to improve rice yields.
农业学家建议了一些新的方法，以提高水稻产量。
C2 verb /ˈvɪvɪfaɪ/

vivify

使生动
Meaning
to give life or energy to something; to animate or enliven
Example
The teacher’s enthusiasm helped vivify the boring lecture.
教师的热情帮助使乏味的讲座焕发了生机。
B2 noun /ˈprəʊsesə/

processor

处理器
Meaning
a machine or device that processes something, especially a computer's central processing unit (CPU)
Example
The new laptop has a faster processor.
这台新笔记本电脑有一个更快的处理器。
C1 adjective /ˈlætərəl/

lateral

侧面
Meaning
Relating to the side or sideways movement.
Example
The football player made a quick lateral pass.
足球运动员做了一个快速的侧面传球。
C1 adjective /ˌnjʊə.rəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

neurological

神经学的
Meaning
Relating to the anatomy, functions, and organic disorders of nerves and the nervous system.
Example
Meditation has positive neurological effects on mental health.
冥想对心理健康有积极的神经学影响。
C2 verb /ˈvɛdʒɪteɪt/

vegetate

发呆
Meaning
to live in a dull, inactive, or unchallenging way, often with little physical or mental effort
Example
He spent his vacation vegetating on the couch in front of the TV.
他把假期都用来在沙发上看电视，什么都不做。
C1 noun /ɪkˈstrɛmɪti/

extremity

极限
Meaning
The farthest point or limit of something; a severe or extreme condition.
Example
He was pushed to the extremity of his patience.
他被推到了耐心的极限。
C2 noun /ˌɒpəˈrɛtə/

operetta

轻歌剧
Meaning
a short opera with light and humorous themes
Example
The theater staged a famous operetta by Gilbert and Sullivan.
剧院上演了吉尔伯特与沙利文的著名轻歌剧。
C2 adjective /ˈɜːrsaɪn/

ursine

熊似的
Meaning
Relating to or resembling a bear.
Example
The man’s ursine strength amazed everyone.
那个人熊似的力量让所有人都吃惊。
B1 adjective /ˈnær.oʊ/

Narrow

狭窄的; 限制的; 受限的
Meaning
having a small width; thin; limited in scope; restricted
Example
The narrow street was barely wide enough for two cars.
这条狭窄的街道几乎不足以容纳两辆车。
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。
B2 noun /ˈbɪʃəp/

bishop

主教
Meaning
a senior member of the Christian clergy, usually in charge of a diocese and empowered to confer holy orders.
Example
The bishop delivered a powerful sermon during Sunday service.
主教在星期天的礼拜中做了一个有力的布道。
B2 noun /drɪl/

drill

钻头
Meaning
a tool or exercise used for making holes or practicing skills
Example
The students took part in a fire drill at school.
学生们参加了学校的火灾演习。
C1 noun /ˈnɪkəl/

nickel

镍币
Meaning
a small coin, typically worth five cents in the United States
Example
He found a nickel on the ground.
他在地上找到了一个镍币。
B1 noun /ˈkɜː.ri/

Curry

咖喱
Meaning
a dish of meat, vegetables, etc., cooked in an Indian-style sauce with hot spices
Example
I love spicy chicken curry with rice.
我喜欢和米饭一起吃辛辣的鸡肉咖喱。
A2 noun /ɪŋk/

Ink

墨水
Meaning
a colored fluid used for writing, drawing, or printing; a dark liquid ejected by cuttlefish
Example
The old fountain pen leaked ink all over his white shirt during the meeting.
老钢笔在会议期间把墨水洒在他的白衬衫上。
B2 adverb /ˈpɑrʃəli/

Partially

部分地; 不完全地;
Meaning
to some extent; not completely; incompletely
Example
The building was only partially destroyed in the fire.
这座建筑在火灾中仅部分被摧毁。
B2 noun /loʊf/

Loaf

面包
Meaning
a shaped mass of bread baked as a unit
Example
She bought a fresh loaf of bread from the bakery.
她从面包店买了一个新鲜的面包。
C1 noun /ˈsɪk.əl/

Sickle

镰刀
Meaning
a tool with a curved metal blade and short handle used for cutting grain crops
Example
The farmer harvested wheat using a traditional sickle.
农民用传统的镰刀收割小麦。
C1 noun /ˈdʒʌɡ.lər/

Juggler

杂技演员
Meaning
a person who skillfully throws and catches objects as entertainment
Example
The juggler entertained the crowd with his amazing ball tricks.
那位杂技演员用他惊人的球技娱乐了观众。
C1 adjective /ˈɪmpjəd(ə)nt/

impudent

无礼的，厚颜无耻的
Meaning
not showing due respect for another person; rude
Example
The impudent child talked back to the teacher.
那个无礼的孩子顶撞老师。
C2 adjective /ˈliːwərd/

leeward

背风面
Meaning
On or toward the sheltered side away from the wind.
Example
They built their camp on the leeward side of the hill.
他们在山丘的背风面搭建了营地。
C2 noun /ˌɪntərˈlɒkjətər/

interlocutor

对话者
Meaning
a person who takes part in a conversation or dialogue
Example
She was a skilled interlocutor during the debate.
她在辩论中是一个熟练的对话者。
C1 noun /ˈplez.ən.tri/

Pleasantry

客套话
Meaning
a remark made in order to be polite or friendly; light conversation or jokes
Example
They exchanged pleasantries before the meeting began.
他们在会议开始前交换了客套话。
A2 noun /kwiːn/

queen

女王
Meaning
a female ruler of a country or the wife of a king
Example
The queen addressed her people with grace.
女王以优雅的姿态向她的人民致辞。
C1 noun /ˈmɪs.hæp/

Mishap

不幸; 意外; 事故
Meaning
An unlucky accident or unfortunate event, typically minor
Example
The cooking mishap resulted in a burnt dinner.
烹饪失误导致了晚餐烧焦。
B2 adjective /ˈʃɒkɪŋ/

shocking

令人震惊的
Meaning
causing surprise or disbelief; startling
Example
The news of the accident was shocking to everyone.
事故的消息令所有人震惊。
C1 noun /ˈpaɪ.ə.ti/

Piety

虔诚
Meaning
the quality of being religious or reverent; devout religious belief and practice
Example
His piety was evident in his daily prayers.
他的虔诚在他每天的祈祷中显而易见。
B1 adjective /ʌnˈpɒpjʊlə/

unpopular

不受欢迎的
Meaning
not liked or supported by many people
Example
The decision was unpopular with the public.
这个决定在公众中不受欢迎。
C2 adjective /prɪˈsɛnʃənt/

presentient

预感
Meaning
Having a feeling or sense of something about to happen; predictive.
Example
She was presentient of the coming disaster.
她预感到即将来临的灾难。
B1 noun /ˈsɪt.ɪ.zənz/

citizens

公民
Meaning
A legally recognized subject or national of a state or commonwealth.
Example
Citizens must follow pollution regulations.
公民必须遵守污染法规。
C2 noun /ˈsɑːrdʒənt ət ɑːrmz/

sergeant-at-arms

警卫员
Meaning
An officer responsible for maintaining order during meetings or legislative sessions.
Example
The sergeant-at-arms escorted the disruptive member out of the hall.
警卫员把扰乱秩序的成员从大厅带了出去。
B2 verb /ˈvænɪʃ/

vanish

消失
Meaning
to disappear suddenly; to become invisible
Example
The magician made the rabbit vanish from the hat.
魔术师让兔子从帽子里消失了。
A2 noun /vjuː/

View

视野; 观点; 意见
Meaning
the ability to see something; a particular way of considering or regarding something; an opinion
Example
The mountain view from our hotel room was breathtaking.
从我们酒店房间看出去的山景令人叹为观止。
A1 noun /noʊˈvɛmbər/

november

十一月
Meaning
the eleventh month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
November is often cool and quiet before winter begins.
十一月通常在冬天开始前比较凉爽而安静。
C2 noun /prəˈlɪksɪti/

prolixity

冗长
Meaning
the quality of being tediously wordy and long
Example
The book’s prolixity made it difficult to read in one sitting.
这本书的冗长使得在一次阅读中读完变得困难。
A1 noun neɪmz

Names

名字
Meaning
A word or set of words by which a person or thing is known.
Example
Names of family members are written on the family tree.
家庭成员的名字写在家谱上。
C1 noun əˈɡrɛriən səˈsaɪətiz

agrarian societies

农业社会
Meaning
Societies based on agriculture and farming as the primary economic activity.
Example
Agrarian societies emerged from a need for stable food sources.
农业社会从对稳定食品来源的需求中产生。
B2 noun/adjective /ˈfluːɪd/

fluid

液体
Meaning
a substance that can flow easily, such as liquid or gas; smooth and adaptable
Example
The artist's fluid movements impressed the audience.
艺术家的流畅动作给观众留下了深刻的印象。
B2 verb /straɪv/

strive

奋斗
Meaning
To make great efforts to achieve or obtain something.
Example
She strives to be the best student in her class.
她努力成为班里最好的学生。
C2 noun /nɪb/

nib

钢笔尖
Meaning
the pointed end of a pen used for writing or drawing
Example
He dipped the nib into the ink before writing.
他在写字之前把钢笔尖浸入墨水中。
C1 noun/verb /hɛm/

hem

衣边
Meaning
the edge of a piece of cloth that is folded and sewn; to fold and sew the edge of cloth
Example
She hemmed the dress to make it shorter.
她把裙子的边缘缝上去，弄短了它。
C1 adjective /ˌpæn.əˈræm.ɪk/

panoramic

全景视图
Meaning
Giving a wide view of an extensive area in all directions.
Example
The hotel offers panoramic views of the ocean.
酒店提供海洋的全景视野。
C1 adjective /ˈæʃən/

ashen

苍白的
Meaning
Very pale in appearance, often due to shock, fear, or illness.
Example
His face turned ashen when he heard the terrible news.
当他听到可怕的消息时，他的脸变得苍白。
B1 adjective ɪɡˈzɪs.tɪŋ

existing

现有的
Meaning
In existence; present; current.
Example
The commission reviews existing provisions.
委员会审查现有的规定。
C2 adjective /ˈɛkstənt/

extant

现存
Meaning
Still in existence; surviving.
Example
Only a few manuscripts from the ancient library are extant.
只有几份古老图书馆的手稿仍然存在。
C1 noun ˈsʌfrɪdʒ

suffrage

选举权
Meaning
The right to vote in political elections; the principle of political representation.
Example
Universal suffrage was a key demand.
普选权是一个重要的要求。
C1 noun /draɪ fɪʃ/

Dry fish

干鱼
Meaning
fish that has been preserved by drying in the sun or by other dehydration methods
Example
Dry fish is a popular preserved food in many coastal regions.
干鱼是在许多沿海地区受欢迎的腌制食品。
C2 adjective /ˈbɒni/

Bonny

美丽的; 漂亮的; 快乐的
Meaning
cheerful; pretty; attractive
Example
The bonny child played happily in the garden.
这个漂亮的孩子在花园里快乐地玩耍。
C1 noun/verb /ˈsaɪ.fər/

cipher

密码
Meaning
A secret or disguised way of writing; a code; to put a message into secret writing.
Example
Military messages are protected using a cipher.
军事消息通过密码保护。
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 adjective /ˌjuːnɪˈsɛljʊlər/

unicellular

单细胞
Meaning
Consisting of a single cell.
Example
Amoebas are unicellular organisms.
变形虫是单细胞生物。
C2 noun /ˈnes.lɪŋ/

Nestling

雏鸟
Meaning
a young bird that has not yet left its nest
Example
The mother bird fed the hungry nestling with worms.
母鸟用虫子喂饥饿的小鸟。
B1 noun /rɪˈwɔːd/

reward

奖励
Meaning
something given in recognition of service, effort, or achievement
Example
He received a reward for returning the lost wallet.
他因归还丢失的钱包而获得奖励。
C2 adjective /əˈbɔːrtɪv/

abortive

失败的
Meaning
Failing to produce the intended result; unsuccessful.
Example
Their abortive attempt to climb the mountain ended in retreat.
他们登山的失败尝试以撤退告终。
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈspjuːtəbəl/

Indisputable

不可争辩的; 不容否认的; 确定的
Meaning
impossible to deny or argue against; undeniable; certain
Example
The evidence against him was indisputable.
反对他的证据是不可争辩的。
B2 noun /ˈɔːkʃən/

Auction

拍卖
Meaning
a public sale in which goods or property are sold to the highest bidder
Example
The antique furniture was sold at an auction last weekend.
古董家具在上周末的拍卖会上售出。
B2 adjective /ˈfeɪtl/

fatal

致命的
Meaning
causing death; leading to disaster
Example
The accident proved fatal for the driver.
事故对司机来说是致命的。
C2 noun /ˈdʌlərd/

dullard

傻瓜
Meaning
a slow or stupid person
Example
He was considered a dullard by his classmates.
他被同学们视为傻瓜。
C2 noun /ɔːˈreɪʃən/

oration

演讲
Meaning
A formal speech, especially one given on a ceremonial occasion
Example
The president delivered an inspiring oration.
总统发表了鼓舞人心的演讲。
C2 adjective /ˌhaɪpərˈbɔːriən/

hyperborean

极北的
Meaning
Relating to the extreme north; very cold or frigid.
Example
The explorers prepared for the hyperborean climate of the Arctic.
探险者为北极的极北气候做准备。
C1 adjective draʊt rɪˈzɪs.tənt

drought-resistant

抗旱
Meaning
Able to survive and grow despite limited water availability or drought conditions.
Example
Drought-resistant crops can survive in arid conditions.
抗旱作物可以在干旱条件下生存。
C2 verb /ˈɪmprɪkeɪt/

imprecate

诅咒
Meaning
To utter a curse or invoke evil upon someone.
Example
The old woman imprecated her enemies with dark words.
老女人用黑暗的词语诅咒她的敌人。
B2 adjective /ˈkɑːmjənl/

communal

公共的
Meaning
Shared by all members of a community; for common use.
Example
The villagers worked together in the communal garden.
村民们在公共花园里一起劳动。
C2 noun /ˈtuːb.roʊz/

Tube-rose

夜来香
Meaning
a night-blooming flower with an intensely sweet fragrance, native to Mexico
Example
The tuberose flowers filled the evening air with their heavenly scent.
夜来香的花朵充满了夜晚空气中的天国香气。
B2 noun /vaɪn/

vine

藤蔓
Meaning
a climbing or trailing plant with long stems; a plant that produces grapes
Example
The vine climbed up the wall and covered it with green leaves.
藤蔓爬上了墙，覆盖了绿色的叶子。
A2 noun /ˈhɛdeɪk/

headache

头痛
Meaning
a continuous pain in the head; something that causes worry or difficulty
Example
Too much screen time can give you a terrible headache.
过多的屏幕时间可能会导致你出现严重的头痛。
B2 noun /səˈspɛnʃən/

suspension

停赛
Meaning
The act of temporarily stopping something; also refers to a system in vehicles that absorbs shock.
Example
The player received a three-game suspension for misconduct.
该球员因不当行为被禁赛三场。
C1 noun /ˈkændɪdnəs/

candidness

坦率
Meaning
The quality of being open, honest, and straightforward
Example
Her candidness during the meeting impressed everyone.
她在会议中的坦率给大家留下了深刻的印象。
B2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈweər/

Unaware

无意识的; 不知道的; 没有意识
Meaning
not knowing or realizing; having no knowledge of something
Example
She was completely unaware of the danger.
她完全没有意识到危险。
B2 noun məˈtæb.əl.ɪ.zəm

metabolism

代谢
Meaning
The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.
Example
Exercise boosts metabolism and burns calories.
锻炼能提高代谢并燃烧卡路里。
A2 pronoun /wɒtˈɛvər/

whatever

任何事情
Meaning
used to refer to anything or everything that is of the type mentioned
Example
You can choose whatever you like.
你可以选择任何你想要的。
C1 adjective /ˌfɪl.hɑːrˈmɒn.ɪk/

philharmonic

与交响乐团有关
Meaning
relating to a symphony orchestra or its music
Example
The philharmonic orchestra performed a stunning rendition of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony.
爱乐乐团演绎了贝多芬第九交响曲的精彩版本。
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 adjective /rɪˈmoʊtɪd/

remoted

远程的
Meaning
placed at a distance; made remote
Example
The system was remoted to a secure location.
系统已被远程到一个安全的地方。
B2 noun /skʌl/

Skull

头骨
Meaning
the bony framework of the head that protects the brain
Example
The doctor examined the skull X-ray carefully.
医生仔细检查了头骨的X光片。
C1 noun /ˈpæd.ək/

paddock

马或其他动物的围场
Meaning
a small enclosed field where horses or other animals are kept
Example
The horses were grazing in the paddock.
马群在围场里吃草。
C2 adjective /ˌʌn.rɪˈdʒɛn.ər.ət/

unregenerate

顽固
Meaning
Not reformed or showing no signs of change; stubbornly refusing to reform or repent.
Example
He remained an unregenerate opponent of progress.
他仍然是进步的顽固反对者。
B1 noun /ˈbæɡɪdʒ/

Baggage

行李; 个人物品;
Meaning
suitcases and bags containing personal belongings; past experiences or problems that affect behavior
Example
Please collect your baggage from the conveyor belt at the airport.
请从机场的传送带上取回您的行李。
C2 noun/adjective /ˈtraɪkʌlər/

tricolor

三色旗
Meaning
A flag with three colors; consisting of three colors.
Example
The French tricolor is one of the most famous national flags in the world.
法国的三色旗是世界上最著名的国旗之一。
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。
B2 adjective /ˌmʌltɪˈlɪŋɡwəl/

multilingual

多语种
Meaning
Able to speak or written in several languages.
Example
She grew up in a multilingual household.
她在一个多语言的家庭中长大。
C1 noun /ˌɑːk.sɪˈmɔːr.ɒn/

oxymoron

矛盾修饰法
Meaning
a figure of speech where two contradictory terms are combined
Example
The phrase 'deafening silence' is a classic oxymoron.
短语 '震耳欲聋的寂静' 是一个经典的矛盾修饰法。
C1 noun /ˈbærɪstər/

barrister

律师
Meaning
A type of lawyer in certain legal systems who specializes in courtroom advocacy and litigation.
Example
The barrister argued the case passionately before the judge.
律师在法官面前激情澎湃地辩论案件。
C1 noun /ˈfræk.tʃər/

Fracture

骨折; 骨裂
Meaning
the cracking or breaking of a hard object or material; a break in a bone
Example
The doctor confirmed that he had a hairline fracture in his wrist.
医生确认他在手腕上有一条细小的骨折。
B2 verb ˈtrɪɡərz

triggers

引发
Meaning
To cause or initiate something to happen
Example
Air pollution triggers chronic diseases.
空气污染引发了慢性疾病。
C1 noun /əˈboʊd/

abode

住所
Meaning
a place of residence; a home
Example
They invited us to their humble abode.
他们邀请我们去他们简朴的住所。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkoʊətɪv/

inchoative

初步的
Meaning
relating to the beginning of something; in an initial stage
Example
The poet used inchoative expressions to depict the dawn of creation.
诗人使用了初步的表达方式来描绘创世之初。
B2 noun /prɒp/

prop

道具
Meaning
an object used on stage by actors during a performance; something that supports or holds up
Example
The actor forgot his prop on stage.
演员忘记了他的道具。
B1 noun /swɒn/

Swan

天鹅
Meaning
a large waterbird with a long curved neck and usually white plumage
Example
The elegant swan glided silently across the water.
那只优雅的天鹅静静地滑过水面。
A1 verb /wɜːrk/

work

工作
Meaning
to perform tasks or duties to earn money or achieve goals
Example
He works as a teacher at the local school.
他在当地学校当老师。
A2 noun, verb, adjective /saʊnd/

sound

Meaning
a sensation perceived by the ear; to make or cause to make a noise; in good condition
Example
The bell sounded across the valley.
A2 noun /skwɛə(r)/

square

正方形
Meaning
a shape with four equal straight sides and four right angles
Example
The table has a square shape.
桌子是正方形的。
B2 noun /stɑːˈveɪ.ʃən/

Starvation

饥饿
Meaning
suffering or death caused by lack of food; extreme hunger
Example
Many people died of starvation during the famine.
许多人在饥荒期间死于饥饿。
B1 noun /ˈprɒf.ɪt/

Profit

利润
Meaning
money that is earned in trade or business after paying costs
Example
The company made a significant profit this quarter.
公司在本季度获得了可观的利润。
C1 noun /ɪnˈsaɪtmənt/

incitement

煽动
Meaning
the action of provoking unlawful or violent behavior
Example
He was arrested for incitement to riot.
他因煽动暴乱被逮捕。
C2 adjective /kəˈnaɪ.vɪŋ/

conniving

阴险的
Meaning
secretly scheming or plotting to help in wrongdoing
Example
He is a conniving politician who manipulates people for power.
他是一个阴险的政治家，利用权力操纵人民。
C2 noun /hɜːrˈbɛəriəm/

herbarium

植物标本馆
Meaning
A collection of preserved plant specimens and associated data used for scientific study.
Example
The university maintains a large herbarium for research and education.
大学为研究和教育保持着一个大型植物标本馆。
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 ˈkɒn.və.luː.tɪd

convoluted

复杂
Meaning
Extremely complex and difficult to follow; twisted or intricate.
Example
His argument was so convoluted that no one understood it.
他的论点如此复杂，以至于没有人理解它。
A2 noun /ˈæk.ʃən/

Action

行动; 活动
Meaning
the process of doing something; something that is done
Example
We need to take action to solve this problem.
我们需要采取行动来解决这个问题。
B2 noun /dwɔːrf/

dwarf

矮人
Meaning
a person, animal, or plant much smaller than average
Example
Snow White lived with seven dwarfs.
白雪公主与七个矮人一起生活。
A2 adjective /ˈɒb.vi.əs/

Obvious

显而易见的; 容易理解的
Meaning
easily perceived or understood; clear and apparent to the mind
Example
It was obvious that she was upset about something.
很明显，她因某事而不高兴。
B2 adjective /ˈkɒm.pɪ.tənt/

Competent

有能力的; 能干的
Meaning
having the necessary skill or knowledge to do something successfully; capable
Example
She is a competent manager who handles all tasks efficiently.
她是一个能干的经理，能够高效地处理所有任务。
A2 adjective /braɪt/

Bright

明亮
Meaning
giving out or reflecting much light; vivid in color
Example
The artist used bright colors in her painting.
艺术家在她的画作中使用了明亮的颜色。
C1 noun /ˈævətɑːr/

avatar

阿凡达
Meaning
an icon or figure representing a person in digital contexts; in Hinduism, a divine incarnation
Example
She changed her social media avatar to a new cartoon image.
她将自己的社交媒体头像更换为新的卡通形象。
C2 adjective /ˌnɒnˈtrɪviəl/

nontrivial

非平凡
Meaning
Not simple or easy; requiring effort or significant thought.
Example
Solving the equation turned out to be a nontrivial task.
解决方程被证明是一个非平凡的任务。
A2 noun /fraɪd raɪs/

Fried rice

炒饭
Meaning
a dish of cooked rice that has been stir-fried in a wok or frying pan
Example
We ordered chicken fried rice from the Chinese restaurant.
我们从中国餐馆订了鸡肉炒饭。
B2 noun /dʒiˈɒl.ə.dʒi/

geology

地质学
Meaning
the science that deals with the Earth's physical structure and substances
Example
She studied geology to understand earthquakes.
她学习地质学以了解地震。
A2 verb /kaʊnt/

count

计数
Meaning
to determine the total number of something
Example
She carefully counted the money on the table.
她小心翼翼地数着桌子上的钱。
C1 noun /lɪˈɡæl.ə.ti/

Legality

合法性
Meaning
the quality or state of being legal; accordance with the law
Example
The lawyer questioned the legality of the contract.
律师质疑合同的合法性。
A2 noun ɪˈmɜː.dʒən.si

emergency

紧急情况
Meaning
A sudden situation that is dangerous or serious and needs immediate attention or action.
Example
A financial emergency can arise at any time.
财务紧急情况可以随时发生。