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C1 adjective ˌsɪmbɪˈɒtɪk

symbiotic

共生的
Meaning
Involving interaction between two different organisms living in close physical association.
Example
The relationship between the bee and the flower is symbiotic.
蜜蜂和花朵之间的关系是共生的。
C1 noun /ˈsæŋk.ʃən/

Sanction

许可/制裁
Meaning
official permission or approval; a penalty for disobeying a rule
Example
The government imposed economic sanctions on the country.
政府对该国实施了经济制裁。
C1 noun /ˈtem.pɚ.əns/

temperance

节制
Meaning
Moderation in action, thought, or feeling; restraint.
Example
Temperance is essential for a balanced life.
节制对保持平衡的生活至关重要。
C1 noun ˌæprɪˈhɛnʃən

apprehension

忧虑
Meaning
Anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.
Example
There is an apprehension about the depletion of fish stocks.
对鱼类资源减少的忧虑正在增加。
C1 noun /ˈmɒdɪfaɪər/

modifier

修饰语
Meaning
a word or element that changes, limits, or describes the meaning of another word; something that alters or adjusts
Example
In the phrase 'very cold', 'very' is a modifier of 'cold'.
在短语“very cold”中，“very”是“cold”的修饰语。
C1 noun /ˈpɜːrdʒəri/

perjury

伪证
Meaning
The offense of willfully telling an untruth in a court after taking an oath.
Example
She was convicted of perjury after giving false evidence.
她因在法庭上提供虚假证据而被判犯有伪证罪。
C1 verb /əˈdʒɜrn/

adjourn

推迟
Meaning
to suspend a meeting or session to another time or place
Example
The judge decided to adjourn the hearing until next week.
法官决定将听证会推迟到下周。
C1 adjective /ˌæl.ɡəˈrɪð.mɪk/

algorithmic

基于算法
Meaning
Based on or using algorithms; relating to mathematical rules or procedures.
Example
Algorithmic processes power artificial intelligence systems.
算法过程驱动人工智能系统。
C1 adjective /ˈtæŋ.i/

tangy

辛辣
Meaning
Having a strong, sharp, and pleasantly biting flavor or taste.
Example
The sauce had a tangy flavor that brightened the dish.
这个酱料有一种辛辣的味道，让菜肴更加美味。
C1 adjective /ˈkoʊpiəs/

copious

大量
Meaning
abundant in supply or quantity
Example
She took copious notes during the lecture.
她在讲座期间做了大量笔记。
C1 noun /ˌpɜːrmjuˈteɪʃən/

permutation

置换
Meaning
An arrangement or reordering of elements, often in mathematics or logic.
Example
The puzzle can be solved by trying all possible permutations of the tiles.
通过尝试所有可能的拼图块置换，可以解决这个难题。
C1 verb /ɪnˈkæp.sjʊ.leɪt/

encapsulate

概括
Meaning
To express the essential features of something succinctly; to summarize or contain within.
Example
The introduction should encapsulate the main points of the article.
引言应该概括文章的主要观点。
C1 noun /ˈken.əl/

Kennel

狗舍; 养犬或寄养犬的场所
Meaning
a small shelter for a dog; an establishment for the breeding or boarding of dogs
Example
The dog slept comfortably in his wooden kennel in the backyard.
狗狗在后院的木狗舍里舒适地睡着了。
C1 adjective /səˈtɪrɪk/

satiric

讽刺的
Meaning
Relating to or using satire.
Example
The novel takes a satiric view of urban life.
这部小说从讽刺的角度看待城市生活。
C1 noun /bəˈrɒmɪtər/

barometer

气压计
Meaning
an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure
Example
The barometer indicated a storm was approaching.
气压计显示暴风雨即将来临。
C1 adjective /ˈreɡ.jʊ.lə.tər.i/

Regulatory

监管
Meaning
Having the power to control or govern something through rules and regulations.
Example
The government enforces regulatory policies for financial stability.
政府执行金融稳定的监管政策。
C1 adjective /ˈriː.fleks/

Reflex

反射
Meaning
an action performed without conscious thought; relating to reflection
Example
The doctor tested her reflex response by tapping her knee.
医生通过轻轻敲打她的膝盖来测试她的反射反应。
C1 adjective /ɪˈspeʃəl/

especial

特别
Meaning
Particularly remarkable or significant; distinguished from others
Example
This is an especial opportunity you should not miss.
这是一个你不应错过的特别机会。
C1 noun /ˈɪntrɪkəsi/

intricacy

复杂性
Meaning
the quality of being very detailed or complicated
Example
The intricacy of the design impressed everyone.
设计的复杂性给每个人留下了深刻印象。
C1 adjective ʌnˈwɔːr.rən.tɪd

unwarranted

不合理的
Meaning
Not justified or necessary; without good reason.
Example
His anger toward the staff was completely unwarranted.
他对员工的愤怒是完全不合理的。
C1 noun /ˌkɒmpɪˈleɪʃən/

compilation

汇编
Meaning
a collection of things, especially pieces of writing or music, gathered together
Example
The book is a compilation of his best essays.
这本书是他最好的文章合集。
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.
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.
C1 verb /ˈpɑːzɪt/

posit

Meaning
To assume or suggest something as a fact or basis for reasoning.
Example
The scientist posited a new theory to explain the phenomenon.
C1 noun /ɪˈleɪʃən/

elation

极乐
Meaning
A feeling of great happiness and excitement.
Example
His elation was evident after winning the championship.
赢得冠军后，他的极乐心情显而易见。
C1 noun /əˈluːʒən/

allusion

暗示
Meaning
An indirect reference to something without mentioning it explicitly.
Example
Her story contained an allusion to a famous myth.
她的故事包含了对一个著名神话的暗示。
C1 adverb ɪkˌsperɪˈmentəli

experimentally

实验性地
Meaning
In a way that is based on or derived from experiment and observation rather than theory.
Example
Bose demonstrated findings experimentally.
Bose 通过实验性地展示了结果。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈkaʊntəbl/

unaccountable

无法解释
Meaning
Not able to be explained or justified.
Example
She felt an unaccountable fear as she entered the dark room.
她进入黑暗的房间时感到无法解释的恐惧。
C1 noun /ˈkɒn.vɔɪ/

convoy

车队
Meaning
a group of vehicles or ships traveling together, often for protection
Example
The military convoy moved through the desert at dawn.
军队车队黎明时穿越沙漠。
C1 adjective, noun /ɪnˈdɪkətɪv/

indicative

指示性
Meaning
Serving as a sign or expression of something; in grammar, a mood used to make factual statements.
Example
His tone was indicative of his frustration.
他的语气表明了他的沮丧。
C1 noun /ˈwaɪt.lɪst.ɪŋ/

whitelisting

将特定用户、软件或 IP 地址识别为安全和可信的
Meaning
Identifying specific users, software, or IP addresses as safe and trusted
Example
Only verified applications are allowed through whitelisting.
只有经过验证的应用程序才能通过白名单获得许可。
C1 adjective /ɪˈmeɪʃieɪtɪd/

emaciated

消瘦
Meaning
Abnormally thin or weak, usually due to illness or lack of food.
Example
The emaciated dog was rescued from the abandoned house.
那只消瘦的狗从废弃的房子里被救出来。
C1 adjective /əˈwɒʃ/

awash

淹没
Meaning
covered or flooded with water or something in large quantities
Example
The market was awash with cheap imported goods.
市场被廉价的进口商品淹没。
C1 adjective /ˌɔːrθəˈpiːdɪk/

orthopedic

与骨骼或肌肉畸形的矫正有关
Meaning
Relating to the correction of deformities of bones or muscles.
Example
She visited an orthopedic surgeon for her back pain.
她因为背痛去看了骨科医生。
C1 verb /bɪˈmoʊn/

bemoan

感到遗憾
Meaning
To express discontent or sorrow over something.
Example
Critics bemoaned the lack of diversity in the film.
评论家对电影中的多样性缺乏表示遗憾。
C1 noun /rɔ ˈtɜrmərɪk/

Raw Turmeric

生姜黄
Meaning
fresh unprocessed root of the turmeric plant used as a spice and medicine
Example
Grate raw turmeric into the curry for authentic flavor.
将生姜黄磨成粉加入咖喱中，以增加正宗的味道。
C1 noun dɪˌlɪb.əˈreɪ.ʃən

deliberation

深思熟虑
Meaning
Long and careful consideration or discussion.
Example
The agreement was finalized after much deliberation.
协议在经过长时间的深思熟虑后最终确定。
C1 noun /læps/

Lapse

暂时失误; 错误;
Meaning
a temporary failure of concentration, memory, or judgment; the termination of a right or privilege
Example
There was a brief lapse in security that allowed the intruder to enter the building.
安全中出现了短暂的失误，导致入侵者能够进入大楼。
C1 verb/noun /ˈkwɪbəl/

quibble

Meaning
To argue or raise objections about a trivial matter; a petty objection.
Example
They quibbled over who should pay the bill.
C1 verb /ɪɡˈzæspəˌreɪt/

exasperate

激怒
Meaning
to irritate or annoy intensely
Example
His constant complaints began to exasperate his coworkers.
他不断的抱怨开始让同事恼火。
C1 adjective /sɪmˈplɪstɪk/

simplistic

过于简化的
Meaning
treating complex issues as if they were much simpler than they really are
Example
His explanation was too simplistic and ignored key details.
他的解释过于简化，忽略了关键的细节。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrˌθɔːt/

forethought

预见
Meaning
careful consideration of what will be necessary or may happen in the future
Example
With a little forethought, we could have avoided the problem.
稍微有一点预见性，我们本可以避免这个问题。
C1 adverb kəmˈpæktli

compactly

紧凑地
Meaning
In a closely packed or dense manner.
Example
Protons and neutrons are compactly arranged.
质子和中子紧密地排列。
C1 noun /ˈprɒvɪdəns/

providence

神的眷顾
Meaning
the protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power; foresight or prudence
Example
They believed their survival was due to divine providence.
他们相信他们的生存归功于神的眷顾。
C1 noun /ˌɑːsɪˈleɪʃən/

oscillation

摆动
Meaning
The movement back and forth at a regular speed.
Example
The oscillation of the pendulum controls the clock.
摆锤的摆动控制着时钟。
C1 adjective /ˈkɔːrəl/

choral

与合唱团相关
Meaning
Relating to, written for, or performed by a choir or chorus.
Example
The church hosted a choral performance on Sunday.
教堂在周日举办了合唱表演。
C1 verb /ˈpeɪtrənaɪz/

patronize

屈尊俯就
Meaning
to treat someone in a condescending way; to be a regular customer of a business
Example
Don't patronize me with your fake sympathy.
不要用你虚假的同情来屈尊俯就我。
C1 adjective /ˈɔːrəl/

aural

听觉的
Meaning
Relating to the ear or the sense of hearing.
Example
The lecture was an aural experience as well as an intellectual one.
讲座是一次听觉体验，和一次智力体验一样。
C1 adjective, adverb (informal, vulgar) /ˈfʌkɪŋ/

fucking

他妈的 (粗俗词语用于强调)
Meaning
used for emphasis, often expressing anger or frustration (vulgar slang)
Example
It was a fucking disaster!
这真是个他妈的灾难！
C1 noun /ˌdʒʌkstəpəˈzɪʃən/

juxtaposition

并置
Meaning
The fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect.
Example
The juxtaposition of light and dark colors created a dramatic effect.
明亮与暗色的并置创造了戏剧性的效果。
C1 noun /ˈɛskəpeɪd/

escapade

冒险
Meaning
an adventurous, exciting, or reckless act
Example
Their summer escapade included camping and mountain climbing.
他们的夏季冒险包括露营和登山。
C1 noun /iːl/

Eel

鳗鱼
Meaning
a long, snake-like fish that lives in both fresh and salt water
Example
The electric eel can generate powerful electric shocks.
电鳗可以产生强大的电击。
C1 noun /ˈlɪrɪk/

lyric

歌词
Meaning
the words of a song or a short poem that expresses personal feelings
Example
She memorized every lyric of her favorite song.
她记住了她最喜欢的歌曲的每一首歌词。
C1 verb /dʒæb/

jab

Meaning
To poke or thrust quickly, often with a finger or something pointed.
Example
He jabbed his finger at the map to show the location.
C1 verb /piːv/

peeve

烦扰
Meaning
To annoy or irritate someone.
Example
His constant interruptions really peeve me.
他的不断打断真的让我很烦。
C1 adjective /kəˈθɑːr.tɪk/

cathartic

宣泄的
Meaning
Providing psychological relief through the open expression of strong emotions.
Example
Writing about emotions can be a cathartic experience.
写下情感可能是一次宣泄的体验。
C1 noun, adjective /ˌæntiˈsɛptɪk/

antiseptic

Meaning
A substance that prevents the growth of disease-causing microorganisms; clean and free from germs.
Example
The nurse applied an antiseptic to the wound.
C1 adjective /ˈdʒen.ɪ.təl/

genital

与生殖器官相关
Meaning
relating to the reproductive organs
Example
The doctor explained the importance of genital hygiene.
医生解释了生殖器卫生的重要性。
C1 noun /ˈpleɪdʒərɪzəm/

plagiarism

剽窃
Meaning
the practice of taking someone else's work or ideas and passing them off as one's own
Example
The student was expelled for committing plagiarism in his essay.
学生因在论文中剽窃被开除。
C1 verb bɪˈkwiːð

bequeath

遗赠
Meaning
Leave something to someone in a will; pass down or hand down to the next generation.
Example
The scientist bequeathed his research papers to the university.
科学家把他的研究论文遗赠给了大学。
C1 noun /niːʃ/

Niche

市场细分, 专门领域, 目标市场
Meaning
A specialized segment of the market for a particular kind of product or service.
Example
Finding the right niche is key to a successful business.
找到正确的细分市场是成功经营的关键。
C1 verb /dɪˈfaɪl/

defile

亵渎
Meaning
to pollute, corrupt, or make dirty
Example
The river was defiled by industrial waste.
河流被工业废物亵渎了。
C1 noun əˌsɪm.ɪˈleɪ.ʃən

Assimilation

同化
Meaning
Connecting new information with existing knowledge
Example
Proper assimilation of knowledge leads to effective learning.
有效的知识同化促进了有效的学习。
C1 noun /ˌmʌltɪˈplɪsɪti/

multiplicity

多样性
Meaning
A large number or variety of something.
Example
The project faced a multiplicity of challenges.
该项目面临着多样化的挑战。
C1 noun /mɪˈlɛniəm/

millennium

千年
Meaning
a period of one thousand years; often used to mark an anniversary
Example
The year 2000 was celebrated as the beginning of a new millennium.
2000年被庆祝为新千年的开始。
C1 adjective /prɪˈkoʊʃəs/

precocious

早熟
Meaning
Showing advanced development or maturity at an unusually early age.
Example
The precocious child was reading novels at the age of five.
那个早熟的孩子五岁时就能阅读小说。
C1 noun/verb ˈpɪv.ət

pivot

战略转变，中心，过程改变
Meaning
A significant change in business strategy or direction.
Example
The company decided to pivot its business strategy.
公司决定调整其商业策略。
C1 noun /ɪˈklɪps/

Eclipse

日蚀 (太阳或月亮)
Meaning
an obscuring of light from one celestial body by another; a decline or loss
Example
The total solar eclipse darkened the sky for several minutes.
完全的太阳日食让天空暗了好几分钟。
C1 adjective /ˌpriːdɪˈspoʊzd/

predisposed

倾向
Meaning
Likely or inclined to be affected by something in advance.
Example
She is predisposed to trust people easily.
她容易轻易相信别人。
C1 noun /ˈlɔː.meɪ.kər/

Lawmaker

立法者
Meaning
a person who writes and passes laws, especially a member of a legislative body
Example
The lawmakers voted on the new education bill.
立法者对新的教育法案进行了投票。
C1 adjective /məˈlɛvələnt/

malevolent

恶意的
Meaning
Having or showing a wish to do evil or harm to others.
Example
The malevolent glare in his eyes frightened the children.
他眼中的恶意目光吓到了孩子们。
C1 noun /ˈdel.ɪ.kə.si/

Delicacy

美味佳肴; 一种精致或昂贵的食物;
Meaning
fineness of texture or structure; a choice or expensive food; sensitivity in handling
Example
The chef prepared a local delicacy that was famous throughout the region.
厨师准备了一道当地的美味佳肴，这道菜在整个地区都很有名。
C1 adjective /ˌpærəˈdɒksɪkəl/

paradoxical

矛盾的
Meaning
Seemingly contradictory or opposed to common sense, yet possibly true.
Example
It is paradoxical that standing is often more tiring than walking.
站立常常比走路更累，这很矛盾。
C1 noun /ˈkɜːrfjuː/

curfew

宵禁
Meaning
a rule requiring people to stay indoors after a certain time, usually at night
Example
The city imposed a curfew during the unrest.
城市在骚乱期间实施了宵禁。
C1 noun /rɪˈfɜːrər/

referrer

推荐人
Meaning
a person who directs someone to another person or service
Example
The referrer earned a bonus for recommending a new client.
推荐人因推荐新客户而获得了奖金。
C1 noun /dɪˈsɜːn.mənt/

discernment

洞察力
Meaning
The ability to judge well or understand something correctly; keen insight.
Example
His discernment in business decisions made him successful.
他的商业决策中的洞察力让他成功。
C1 noun/verb /ˈdiːkɔɪ/

decoy

诱饵
Meaning
something or someone used to lure or mislead
Example
The hunters used a wooden duck as a decoy.
猎人们用一只木鸭作为诱饵。
C1 verb /fɔːrˈseɪk/

forsake

Meaning
to abandon or give up something or someone
Example
He decided not to forsake his old friends despite his success.
C1 noun ˌmɪs.kənˈsɛp.ʃən

misconception

误解
Meaning
A wrong idea or false understanding about something.
Example
There is a common misconception that success happens overnight.
有一个常见的误解，认为成功是一天之内发生的。
C1 verb /ɔːɡˈmɛnt/

augment

增加
Meaning
To increase or strengthen something.
Example
The company plans to augment its workforce.
公司计划增加其劳动力。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnsərˈmaʊntəbl/

insurmountable

不可逾越
Meaning
Too great to be overcome.
Example
The explorers faced insurmountable odds in the desert.
探险者在沙漠中面对着无法逾越的困难。
C1 noun /ˈpleɪˌraɪt/

playwright

剧作家
Meaning
a person who writes plays
Example
Shakespeare is considered the greatest playwright of all time.
莎士比亚被认为是历史上最伟大的剧作家。
C1 noun /ˈwɪtʃ.krɑːft/

witchcraft

巫术
Meaning
the practice of magical skills, spells, and abilities
Example
In old times, many people believed in witchcraft.
在古代，许多人相信巫术。
C1 adjective ˈɛl.ə.kwənt

eloquent

雄辩
Meaning
Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing; clearly expressing or indicating something.
Example
Her eloquent speech inspired the entire audience.
她雄辩的演讲激励了整个观众。
C1 noun ˌes.kəˈleɪ.ʃən

escalation

快速增加；上涨。
Meaning
A rapid increase; a rise.
Example
The escalation of production costs impacts profitability.
生产成本的增加影响了盈利能力。
C1 noun dɪˈpliː.ʃən

depletion

枯竭
Meaning
The gradual reduction or exhaustion of a resource or substance.
Example
Overuse of groundwater leads to depletion of water resources.
过度使用地下水会导致水资源的枯竭。
C1 adjective /ˈmæliəbl̩/

malleable

易于塑形
Meaning
Easily shaped or influenced; capable of being bent or adapted.
Example
Gold is a highly malleable metal used in jewelry.
黄金是一种非常易于塑形的金属，用于珠宝制作。
C1 verb /ˈkɒnfɪskeɪt/

confiscate

Meaning
to take something away officially, often as a punishment
Example
The teacher confiscated the student's phone during class.
C1 noun /kənˈtɪn.ju.əns/

continuance

持续性
Meaning
the state of continuing or being prolonged; persistence
Example
The continuance of the project depended on securing additional funding.
项目的持续性依赖于确保额外的资金。
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 /ˈledʒ.ər/

Ledger

总账
Meaning
a book or other collection of financial accounts of a particular type
Example
The accountant updated the company ledger daily.
会计每天更新公司的总账。
C1 noun /ˈpæl.ə.tə.bəl miːt/

Palatable meat

美味的肉类
Meaning
Meat that is pleasant to taste; appetizing meat dish
Example
The chef prepared palatable meat dishes for the dinner party.
厨师为晚宴准备了美味的肉类菜肴。
C1 noun ˌdɪm.ɪˈnjuː.ʃən

diminution

减少
Meaning
A reduction in the size, extent, or importance of something; decrease.
Example
There has been a diminution in air pollution.
空气污染减少了。
C1 adjective /ˌruː.dɪˈmen.tər.i/

Rudimentary

基本的; 初级的; 不完全发展的; 发展初期阶段的
Meaning
basic; elementary; undeveloped; in the earliest stage of development
Example
She has only rudimentary knowledge of French.
她对法语的了解只是初步的。
C1 noun /rɪˈzʌmp.ʃən/

Resumption

恢复
Meaning
the action of beginning something again after a pause or interruption
Example
The resumption of classes will be announced next week.
下周将宣布课程的恢复。
C1 noun ˌfɜːr.tɪ.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

fertilization

施肥
Meaning
The process of adding nutrients to soil to increase crop productivity.
Example
Organic fertilization enhances soil health.
有机施肥有助于改善土壤健康。
C1 noun /ˈvɪstə/

vista

景观
Meaning
A pleasing view, especially one seen through a long, narrow opening.
Example
From the mountain top, we admired the breathtaking vista of the valley below.
从山顶，我们欣赏到山谷下方令人叹为观止的景观。
C1 noun ˈprəʊses stəˈbɪlɪti

process stability

过程稳定性
Meaning
The consistency and steadiness of biological or functional processes
Example
Cold air ensures process stability in plants.
冷空气确保植物的过程稳定性。
C1 noun /ˈswiːt.miːt/

Sweetmeat

甜点
Meaning
a small piece of confectionery or candy; a sweet delicacy
Example
The children enjoyed the traditional sweetmeats during the festival.
孩子们在节日期间享受了传统的甜点。
C1 noun səˌsɛp.təˈbɪl.ə.ti

susceptibility

易感性
Meaning
The quality of being likely to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing; vulnerability.
Example
High susceptibility to infections requires extra care.
对感染的高易感性需要额外的护理。
C1 noun /ˈtrɪviə/

trivia

琐事
Meaning
Details or information that are considered unimportant or of little value.
Example
The quiz was filled with fun trivia about movies and music.
测验中充满了关于电影和音乐的有趣琐事。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnəbˈtruːsɪv/

unobtrusive

不引人注目
Meaning
not attracting attention; blending in without causing notice
Example
The security cameras are designed to be unobtrusive.
安全摄像头被设计成不引人注目。
C1 adjective /ˈtæti/

tatty

破旧
Meaning
Worn out, shabby, or in poor condition.
Example
The sofa looked old and tatty after years of use.
沙发在多年的使用后看起来破旧不堪。
C1 noun ˌvɜː.səˈtɪl.ɪ.ti

versatility

多功能性
Meaning
Ability to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities; having many different skills.
Example
His versatility made him successful in multiple fields.
他的多功能性使他在多个领域取得成功。
C1 noun /kɔːrs flaʊər/

Course flour

粗面粉
Meaning
coarsely ground flour with larger particles, typically used for baking bread
Example
She used course flour to make homemade bread with a rustic texture.
她使用了粗面粉做了一个有乡村质感的自制面包。
C1 noun /ˈfoʊk.lɔːr/

folk-lore

民间传说
Meaning
The traditional beliefs, customs, stories, songs, and practices of a community, passed down through generations.
Example
Bangladeshi folk-lore is rich with myths and legends.
中国的民间传说充满了神话和传说。
C1 noun /ˈprɒspɛktər/

prospector

矿产勘探员
Meaning
a person who searches for mineral deposits, especially gold
Example
The prospector spent years in the mountains searching for gold.
矿产勘探员花了多年在山中寻找黄金。
C1 noun /noʊm/

gnome

地精
Meaning
a small mythical creature, often depicted as a bearded man living underground; also a figurine used in gardens
Example
The garden was decorated with a gnome statue.
花园里摆放着一个地精雕像。
C1 noun /ˈpɪt.fɔːl/

pitfall

陷阱，困难
Meaning
a hidden or unexpected danger or difficulty
Example
Investors must be aware of the pitfalls of the market.
投资者必须意识到市场中的陷阱。
C1 noun /ˈblʌd.ʃed/

Bloodshed

流血; 屠杀
Meaning
the killing or wounding of people, typically in large numbers during a conflict
Example
The peace treaty was signed to prevent further bloodshed.
和平条约被签署，以防止进一步的流血。
C1 noun ˈhɪn.drəns

hindrance

障碍
Meaning
Something that creates difficulties or delays in progress.
Example
Lack of funds was a major hindrance to the project.
资金不足是该项目的一个主要障碍。
C1 noun ˌdɛməˈɡræfɪk trænˈzɪʃən

demographic transition

人口过渡
Meaning
A shift in population patterns from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates as a country develops economically
Example
The demographic transition indicates a shift towards an aging society.
人口过渡表示向老龄化社会的转变。
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 noun trænˈsɛndəns

transcendence

超越
Meaning
Existence or experience beyond the normal or physical level.
Example
The artist's work was a symbol of transcendence in creativity.
艺术家的作品是创造力中的超越的象征。
C1 verb /prəˈkjʊər/

procure

采购
Meaning
to obtain something, especially with effort or difficulty
Example
They managed to procure enough supplies for the expedition.
他们设法为远征筹集到足够的物资。
C1 noun ˌhaɪ.pɚˈten.ʃən

hypertension

高血压
Meaning
Abnormally high blood pressure.
Example
High sodium intake leads to hypertension.
高钠摄入会导致高血压。
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。
C1 adjective ˈæl.ɡə.rɪ.ðəm drɪv.ən

algorithm-driven

由算法驱动。
Meaning
Controlled or powered by computer algorithms.
Example
Algorithm-driven systems increase accuracy.
算法驱动的系统提高了准确性。
C1 noun /ænˈtɪθəsɪs/

antithesis

对立面
Meaning
A person, thing, or idea that is the direct opposite of another; a rhetorical device contrasting opposing ideas in parallel structure.
Example
Love is the antithesis of hate.
爱是仇恨的对立面。
C1 noun /pəˈrɪm.ɪ.tər/

perimeter

周长
Meaning
the continuous line forming the boundary of a closed geometric figure or area
Example
The soldiers guarded the perimeter of the camp.
士兵守卫着营地的周长。
C1 noun /fjuːd/

feud

争吵, 仇恨
Meaning
a prolonged and bitter quarrel or conflict, often between families or groups
Example
The two families have been in a feud for generations.
这两个家庭已经世代争斗。