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B2 noun /ˈsɪmfəni/

Symphony

交响曲
Meaning
an elaborate musical composition for full orchestra, typically in four movements
Example
The orchestra performed Beethoven's Fifth Symphony.
乐团演奏了贝多芬的第五交响曲。
B2 noun, verb /ˌɪnkənˈviːniəns/

inconvenience

不便
Meaning
trouble or difficulty caused to someone; to cause trouble or difficulty to someone
Example
We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the delay.
对于延误造成的任何不便，我们深表歉意。
B2 adjective /blʌnt/

blunt

钝的，直率的
Meaning
not sharp; direct and straightforward in speech
Example
Her blunt remarks offended some people.
她直率的评论冒犯了某些人。
B2 noun /ɪnˈkwaɪəri/ or /ˈɪnkwəri/

inquiry

调查 / 查询
Meaning
An act of asking for information; an investigation into something.
Example
The committee launched an inquiry into the financial irregularities.
委员会启动了对金融不规范行为的调查。
A1 adjective /bɔːrd/

bored

无聊的
Meaning
feeling weary or uninterested because of lack of activity or excitement
Example
She felt bored during the long meeting.
她在漫长的会议中感到很无聊。
A2 noun /əˈpɑːrtmənt/

apartment

公寓
Meaning
a set of rooms forming a residence within a building
Example
She rented an apartment in the city center.
她在市中心租了一套公寓。
C2 noun /ɪnˈvɛstɪtʃər/

investiture

授职仪式
Meaning
the formal ceremony of conferring authority, rank, or office
Example
The king held an investiture ceremony for the new knight.
国王为新骑士举行了授职仪式。
C2 noun /ˌfjuːzɪˈleɪd/

fusillade

齐射
Meaning
A series of shots fired or missiles thrown all at the same time or in quick succession.
Example
The soldiers advanced under a fusillade of bullets.
士兵们在一阵齐射下前进。
C2 noun /əˈbluːʃən/

ablution

净身
Meaning
the act of washing oneself, often for religious purposes
Example
He performed his morning ablution before the prayer.
他在祈祷之前进行了早晨的净身。
C2 verb /ˌpriːɪˈstæblɪʃ/

preestablish

预先设定
Meaning
To establish or set up beforehand.
Example
Certain rules were preestablished before the meeting.
在会议之前，一些规则已经预先设定。
C2 verb /ɪˈnəʊbəl/

ennoble

使高贵
Meaning
to give someone a noble rank or to elevate in dignity or honor
Example
His selfless actions ennobled his character in the eyes of others.
他的无私行为使他在他人眼中的品格得到了提升。
C2 adjective /ˈmʌsti/

musty

发霉的，潮湿的或有霉味的
Meaning
having a stale, moldy, or damp smell
Example
The old books had a musty odor.
旧书有霉味。
B2 adjective /ˈkwɜːrki/

quirky

奇特的
Meaning
Unusual in an interesting, charming, or odd way.
Example
She has a quirky sense of fashion that makes her stand out.
她有一种奇特的时尚感，使她与众不同。
B1 noun /sɛl/

cell

细胞 / 单元格
Meaning
a small basic unit of life; or a small enclosed space like a prison room
Example
The prisoner was locked in a small cell.
囚犯被锁在一个小牢房里。
B2 verb /ɪmˈpoʊz/

impose

强加
Meaning
to force someone to accept something; to establish or apply by authority
Example
The government imposed new taxes on luxury goods.
政府对奢侈品征收了新税。
B2 noun /dʌv/

Dove

鸽子
Meaning
a small, gentle bird with soft cooing sounds, often white and symbolizing peace
Example
The white dove flew peacefully across the blue sky.
白鸽平静地飞翔在蓝天上。
A2 noun /stɔːrm/

Storm

风暴
Meaning
a violent weather condition with strong winds, rain, thunder, and lightning
Example
The storm caused power outages across the city.
风暴导致全市断电。
C1 verb /ɪˈnɔːɡjʊreɪt/

inaugurate

Meaning
To formally begin or introduce something, especially with a ceremony.
Example
The mayor will inaugurate the new bridge tomorrow.
B2 noun /ˈmaɪ.ɡrənt/

migrant

移民
Meaning
A person who moves from one place to another, especially to find work or better living conditions.
Example
Many migrants travel long distances to find employment.
许多移民旅行很长的距离以寻找工作。
A2 noun /ˈpɜːr.pəl/

Purple

紫色
Meaning
a color intermediate between red and blue; violet color
Example
The purple flowers bloomed beautifully in the garden.
紫色的花朵在花园中美丽地盛开。
C1 adjective /ˈræmpənt/

rampant

猖獗
Meaning
existing or spreading unchecked, often in an undesirable way
Example
Corruption was rampant in the city administration.
腐败在市政府中蔓延。
C2 adjective /ˈmiːliˌmaʊðd/

mealymouthed

含糊其辞
Meaning
not willing to speak directly and honestly; evasive in speech
Example
The politician gave a mealymouthed response to the tough question.
那位政治家对这个难题的回答含糊其辞。
C2 noun /nɪˈkrɒlədʒi/

necrology

讣告
Meaning
An obituary notice or a list of people who have recently died.
Example
The newspaper published a necrology of notable figures who passed away that year.
报纸发布了该年已故知名人物的讣告。
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。
C2 noun /ˈnoʊzˌɡeɪ/

nosegay

花束
Meaning
a small bunch of flowers, typically given as a gift or carried for decoration
Example
She carried a nosegay of fresh roses to the ceremony.
她拿着一束新鲜的玫瑰花去参加仪式。
B2 adjective /blænd/

bland

乏味
Meaning
lacking strong features, flavor, or character; dull or uninteresting
Example
The soup was too bland for my taste.
这汤对我的口味太乏味了。
B2 adverb /əˈlɔːŋ.saɪd/

Alongside

在旁边; 与…一起;
Meaning
beside; next to; together with
Example
She walked alongside her friend through the park.
她与朋友一起走过公园。
B2 verb /kənˈsiːl/

conceal

隐藏
Meaning
to hide something or keep it secret
Example
He tried to conceal his disappointment behind a smile.
他试图用微笑掩饰自己的失望。
B2 noun /ˈsiː.mən/

Seaman

海员
Meaning
a person who works on a ship; sailor
Example
The experienced seaman navigated the ship through the storm.
经验丰富的海员在风暴中导航。
C1 noun /kənˈvʌl.ʃən/

convulsion

抽搐
Meaning
a sudden, violent, involuntary contraction of muscles; a seizure
Example
The medicine helped prevent convulsions in children.
药物帮助预防儿童的抽搐。
C2 noun/verb /sluːs/

sluice

水闸 / 清洗
Meaning
A sliding gate for controlling the flow of water; to wash or rinse with water in large quantities.
Example
The workers sluiced the mud off the street after the heavy rain.
工人们在暴雨后清洗了街道上的泥巴。
B2 noun /ˈmɑːrkər/

marker

马克笔，标记笔
Meaning
an object used to indicate a position, place, or boundary; a pen with a thick tip used for writing or drawing
Example
He used a red marker to underline the important points.
他用红色马克笔强调了重要的要点。
C2 noun ˈvɜː.mɪ.kʌl.tʃər

vermiculture

蚯蚓养殖
Meaning
The cultivation of earthworms, especially for use in composting organic waste.
Example
Vermiculture enriches soil with natural nutrients.
蚯蚓养殖为土壤提供自然养分。
B2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈpruːv/

disapprove

不赞成
Meaning
to have a negative opinion about something; to consider something wrong or bad
Example
Many parents disapprove of smoking.
许多父母不赞成吸烟。
C1 noun /tɑːrˈpɔːlɪn/

tarpaulin

Meaning
A large sheet of strong, flexible, water-resistant material used for covering or protecting things.
Example
The workers used a tarpaulin to cover the construction materials from rain.
C2 adjective /ˈwɪspi/

wispy

细薄而脆弱
Meaning
Thin, delicate, and weak in appearance or form.
Example
Her wispy hair blew gently in the breeze.
她那细薄的头发在微风中轻轻飘动。
B2 noun /ˈkʊriər/

courier

快递员
Meaning
a person or company that delivers messages, packages, or mail
Example
The courier delivered the documents on time.
快递员准时交付了文件。
C1 noun /ˈmʌltɪplaɪər/

multiplier

乘数
Meaning
a number or factor by which another number is multiplied; something that increases the effect or value of something else
Example
In economics, government spending can act as a multiplier for economic growth.
在经济学中，政府支出可以成为经济增长的乘数。
B1 adverb /rɪˈpiː.tɪd.li/

Repeatedly

反复; 一遍又一遍
Meaning
again and again; many times over
Example
He repeatedly asked for help with his homework.
他反复请求帮助完成作业。
B2 noun /rɪˈbel.jən/

Rebellion

起义
Meaning
an act of armed resistance to an established government or leader
Example
The rebellion against the king lasted for three years.
反抗国王的起义持续了三年。
B2 noun /rɪˈmuː.vəl/

Removal

移除; 去除; 解雇;
Meaning
the action of taking something away or eliminating it; dismissal from office
Example
The removal of the old furniture took all day.
移除旧家具花了整整一天。
B2 noun ˈme.trɪks

metrics

度量标准
Meaning
A system or standard of measurement; a set of numbers that give information about a particular process or activity.
Example
Metrics are crucial for evaluating performance.
度量标准对于评估绩效至关重要。
B2 adjective ˈkɒɡnɪtɪv

cognitive

认知的
Meaning
Related to mental processes of perception, memory, judgment, and reasoning.
Example
Cognitive functions improve with practice and learning.
认知功能通过练习和学习得到改善。
C1 adjective /flæmˈbɔɪənt/

flamboyant

华丽的、色彩斑斓的或自信的
Meaning
showy, strikingly bold or colorful; confident and lively
Example
His flamboyant style drew everyone's attention at the party.
他那华丽的风格吸引了派对上所有人的注意。
C1 verb /ɪnˈvɜːrt/

invert

翻转
Meaning
To turn something upside down or in the opposite position, order, or direction.
Example
He inverted the glass to let the water drain out.
他翻转了玻璃杯，让水流出来。
B2 verb /ɪnˈfɔːrs/

enforce

执行
Meaning
to make sure that a rule, law, or policy is obeyed
Example
The police are responsible for enforcing the law.
警方负责执行法律。
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。
C2 noun /ˌsɪŋ.krəˈnɪs.ɪ.ti/

synchronicity

同步性
Meaning
The meaningful coincidence of two or more events that are not planned.
Example
The synchronicity of their thoughts amazed everyone.
他们思想的同步性让所有人都感到惊讶。
A1 verb /fiːl/

Feel

感受; 经历; 触摸
Meaning
to experience an emotion or physical sensation; to touch something
Example
I feel happy when I see my friends.
我看到我的朋友时感到很高兴。
C2 adjective ˈen.də.krɪn

endocrine

内分泌
Meaning
Relating to or denoting glands that secrete hormones directly into the blood.
Example
The endocrine system regulates metabolism and growth.
内分泌系统调节代谢和生长。
A2 adjective /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɒnɪk/

electronic

电子的
Meaning
Operating with or produced by the use of electronic devices.
Example
She bought an electronic keyboard for her music lessons.
她为她的音乐课买了一台电子键盘。
B2 noun /ˈfaɪ.bər/

fibre

纤维
Meaning
A thread or filament from which a vegetable tissue, mineral substance, or textile is formed; dietary material that aids digestion.
Example
Eating foods rich in fibre can improve your digestion.
食用富含纤维的食物可以改善消化。
C2 noun /ˈkɒŋ.kɔː.dæt/

concordat

教廷协议
Meaning
An agreement or treaty, especially between the Vatican and a secular government.
Example
The concordat established the rights of the church within the country.
教廷协议确立了教会在该国的权利。
C1 noun /ˈlɪməˌziːn/

limousine

由司机驾驶的豪华大轿车
Meaning
a large, luxurious car driven by a chauffeur.
Example
The bride arrived in a white limousine.
新娘乘坐一辆白色的豪华轿车到达。
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 /ˈɑːriə/

aria

独唱曲
Meaning
a solo vocal piece with instrumental accompaniment, typically in an opera
Example
The soprano performed a moving aria during the second act.
女高音在第二幕演唱了一首感人的阿丽娅。
B2 noun ɔːˈtɒnəmi

autonomy

自治
Meaning
The right or condition of self-government; freedom from external control or influence.
Example
Autonomy was a primary demand.
自治是一个主要的要求。
A1 adjective /hɑːrd/

hard

困难
Meaning
solid, firm, or difficult to do or endure
Example
The exam was very hard for most students.
对大多数学生来说，考试非常困难。
B2 noun /ˈtreɪ.tər/

Traitor

叛徒
Meaning
a person who betrays someone or something, such as a friend, cause, or principle
Example
The spy was branded a traitor to his country after being caught.
间谍在被捕后被贴上了叛国者的标签。
B2 verb /dɪˈraɪv/

derive

派生
Meaning
To obtain something from a source.
Example
Many English words derive from Latin.
许多英语词汇源自拉丁语。
B2 noun /ˈkɪdni/

Kidney

肾脏
Meaning
either of a pair of organs that filter waste products from the blood and produce urine
Example
Drinking plenty of water helps keep your kidneys healthy.
喝足够的水有助于保持肾脏健康。
A2 adjective /ˈeksələnt/

Excellent

卓越的；出色的；优秀的；
Meaning
extremely good; outstanding; superior
Example
She received excellent grades in all her subjects.
她在所有科目中都得到了优秀的成绩。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈhɜːrt/

unhurt

毫发无损
Meaning
Not injured or harmed.
Example
She walked away from the accident unhurt.
她在事故中毫发无损。
C1 adjective /skəˈlæstɪk/

scholastic

学术的
Meaning
Relating to schools, education, or academic learning.
Example
The school organizes scholastic competitions every year.
学校每年举办学术竞赛。
C2 noun /əˈkwɪtəns/

acquittance

收据
Meaning
a written receipt acknowledging payment or discharge of a debt
Example
He demanded an acquittance after paying the loan.
他要求在支付贷款后获得一张收据。
B2 verb /ɪnˈkwaɪər/

inquire

询问
Meaning
to ask; to investigate
Example
She inquired about the job opening.
她询问了职位空缺。
A2 noun /paɪ/

Pie

派
Meaning
a baked dish of fruit, meat, or vegetables, typically with a top and base of pastry
Example
My grandmother makes the best apple pie in town.
我的祖母做了城里最好的苹果派。
C2 adjective /ˈvælərəs/

valorous

勇敢的
Meaning
showing great courage and bravery
Example
The valorous soldier led his troop into battle without hesitation.
勇敢的士兵毫不犹豫地带领他的部队进入战斗。
A2 noun /ɜːθ/

Earth

地球; 土壤;
Meaning
the planet on which we live; the ground or soil
Example
The astronauts could see Earth from their spacecraft in orbit.
宇航员们可以从他们的太空船上看到地球。
B2 verb /kənˈsiːd/

concede

Meaning
to admit something is true or valid, often reluctantly
Example
She finally conceded that she was wrong.
C1 noun /ræˈpɔːr/

rapport

关系
Meaning
A close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups concerned understand each other's feelings or ideas.
Example
The teacher built a strong rapport with her students.
老师与学生建立了良好的关系。
C2 adjective /dʒoʊˈkoʊs/

jocose

幽默的
Meaning
playful or humorous in speech or behavior
Example
The professor’s jocose remarks kept the class entertained.
教授的幽默评论让班级感到娱乐。
B2 noun/verb /kjuː/

cue

信号
Meaning
A signal or prompt for action; to give a signal.
Example
The actor waited for his cue before entering the stage.
演员在上台前等待他的信号。
C2 verb /dʒaʊst/

joust

Meaning
to engage in a medieval contest on horseback with lances; to compete or argue
Example
The knights prepared to joust in front of the cheering crowd.
C2 noun /ɪmˈpaɪ.ə.ti/

Impiety

亵渎
Meaning
lack of piety or reverence, especially for a god; disrespect or irreverence toward religious matters
Example
His impiety shocked the religious community when he mocked their sacred ceremonies.
他的不敬让宗教团体震惊，当他嘲笑他们的神圣仪式时。
A2 verb /wɛr/

wear

穿戴
Meaning
to have clothing or accessories on one's body
Example
She likes to wear bright colors.
她喜欢穿亮色的衣服。
C1 adjective /ˈvɛlvəti/

velvety

幸福
Meaning
having a smooth, soft texture like velvet
Example
She spoke in a low, velvety voice.
她收到奖项时，无法掩饰她的幸福。
B2 adjective /ˈvɜː.tʃu.əl/

Virtual

虚拟的
Meaning
almost or nearly as described, but not completely or according to strict definition; existing in essence or effect, though not in fact
Example
The virtual meeting allowed participants from different countries to collaborate.
虚拟会议使来自不同国家的参与者能够进行合作。
B2 adjective /ˌɪnfluˈenʃəl/

Influential

有影响力的; 强大的
Meaning
having great influence on someone or something; powerful; persuasive
Example
She is an influential leader in the community.
她是社区中的一位有影响力的领导者。
A2 verb /smel/

smell

闻
Meaning
to perceive odor through the nose; to have an odor
Example
The flowers smell sweet.
花儿闻起来甜美。
C1 noun /ˈfjuː.də.lɪ.zəm/

feudalism

封建主义
Meaning
the social system in medieval Europe in which people worked and fought for nobles who gave them protection and land in return
Example
Feudalism shaped the political structure of medieval Europe.
封建主义塑造了中世纪欧洲的政治结构。
C2 adjective /ˌdɛfəˈrɛnʃəl/

deferential

尊敬的
Meaning
Showing or expressing respect and high regard.
Example
He was always deferential toward his teachers.
他总是对他的老师表现出尊敬。
A2 noun /leŋθ/

Length

长度
Meaning
the measurement or extent of something from end to end; the greater of two or the greatest of three dimensions
Example
The length of the table is two meters.
桌子的长度是两米。
C2 noun /ˈɪn.tɪ.ɡreɪ.tɪv dɪˈpləʊ.mə.si/

integrative diplomacy

综合外交
Meaning
A diplomatic approach that seeks to combine or coordinate different elements, interests, or parties into a unified whole.
Example
Integrative diplomacy strengthens alliances.
综合外交增强了联盟。
C1 adjective /ˈlaʊzi/

lousy

糟糕
Meaning
of very poor quality; bad or unpleasant
Example
He felt lousy after catching the flu.
他在得了流感后感觉很糟糕。
C2 adjective /ˌdɪspjuːˈteɪʃəs/

disputatious

爱争辩的
Meaning
fond of or given to argument and debate
Example
His disputatious nature often led to heated conversations.
他争辩的性格常常导致激烈的讨论。
B1 adjective /ˈdefɪnət/

Definite

明确的; 清晰的; 特定的
Meaning
clearly stated or decided; not vague or uncertain; specific
Example
We need a definite answer by tomorrow.
我们需要明天之前的确定答案。
A1 noun /wɒtʃ/

Watch

手表; 监控; 观察
Meaning
a small timepiece worn on the wrist; the act of observing or monitoring
Example
He checked his watch to see if he was late for the meeting.
他查看了他的手表，看看是否迟到了会议。
C1 noun /træns/

trance

恍惚
Meaning
a half-conscious state like dreaming, often with loss of awareness of surroundings
Example
She stared out of the window as if in a trance.
她盯着窗外，好像处于恍惚状态。
B2 adverb /ˈwɪl.ɪŋ.li/

Willingly

自愿地
Meaning
in a willing manner; voluntarily; with free will
Example
She willingly helped her neighbors during the emergency.
她在紧急情况下自愿帮助了她的邻居。
B2 noun /haɪˈiː.nə/

Hyena

鬣狗
Meaning
a wild animal of Africa and Asia that looks like a dog and makes a sound like laughter
Example
The hyena laughed in the darkness of the night.
猎狗在黑暗的夜晚笑了。
C1 adjective /dɪsˈdʒɔɪntɪd/

disjointed

支离破碎
Meaning
Lacking order, coherence, or connection; disconnected.
Example
The movie felt disjointed and hard to follow.
这部电影感觉支离破碎，很难跟上。
C2 adjective /njuːˈmætɪk/

pneumatic

气动的
Meaning
operated by air or gas under pressure
Example
The factory uses pneumatic tools for assembly.
工厂使用气动工具进行组装。
B2 adjective ˌɒn.trə.prəˈnɜː.ri.əl

entrepreneurial

企业家精神
Meaning
Relating to or characterized by the activity of setting up a business or businesses, taking on financial risks in the hope of profit.
Example
His entrepreneurial spirit led him to establish a successful startup.
他的企业家精神使他创办了一个成功的创业公司。
A1 noun /dres/

Dress

裙子
Meaning
a piece of clothing for women or girls that covers the body and extends down over the legs
Example
She wore a beautiful blue dress to the party.
她穿了一件漂亮的蓝色裙子参加派对。
C1 adjective /miːk/

Meek

温和而顺从; 谦虚; 耐心
Meaning
gentle and submissive; humble; patient
Example
Despite his power, he remained meek and humble.
尽管他有权力，但他依然保持谦逊与温和。
C2 verb /ˈfæmɪʃ/

famish

挨饿
Meaning
to suffer or cause to suffer from extreme hunger
Example
The stranded hikers began to famish after several days without food.
困住的徒步旅行者在没有食物的几天后开始感到饥饿。
B1 noun /ˈfɔːr.mæt/

Format

格式
Meaning
the way in which something is arranged or set out; the shape, size, and presentation of a book or document
Example
Please submit your report in PDF format by the end of the week.
请在本周末之前以PDF格式提交您的报告。
A2 adverb /ˈsɪm.pli/

Simply

简单地; 仅仅;
Meaning
in a clear and easy way; merely; just
Example
I simply wanted to help you with your homework.
我只是想帮你做作业。
A2 adjective /kəˈriːən/

korean

韩国的
Meaning
relating to Korea, its people, language, or culture
Example
We went to a Korean restaurant for dinner.
我们去了一个韩国餐厅吃晚餐。
C1 adjective /ˈlɔːf.ti/

Lofty

高大；崇高的性格；崇高的风格
Meaning
of great height; noble in character; elevated in style
Example
He has lofty ideals about making the world a better place.
他有崇高的理想，希望能让世界变得更美好。
B2 noun /ˈprɛfəs/

preface

前言
Meaning
an introduction to a book, speech, or other written work
Example
The author explained his motivation in the preface.
作者在前言中解释了他的动机。
C2 adjective /krɪˈpʌskjʊlər/

crepuscular

与黄昏相关
Meaning
relating to twilight or active during twilight
Example
Bats are crepuscular animals, most active at dawn and dusk.
蝙蝠是黄昏活动的动物，在黎明和黄昏时最活跃。
B1 verb /prəˈmoʊt/

promote

推广
Meaning
to help something develop or increase; to advance someone to a higher position
Example
The company promotes environmental awareness.
公司推广环保意识。
C1 adjective /əˈdɒptɪv/

adoptive

收养的
Meaning
relating to the adoption of a child or the act of taking something as one’s own
Example
She grew up in a loving adoptive family.
她在一个充满爱的收养家庭中长大。
C1 noun /ˈsaɪd.laɪn dɪˈskʌʃənz/

sideline discussions

边缘讨论
Meaning
Informal or secondary conversations that occur outside the main agenda of a formal meeting.
Example
Sideline discussions often lead to agreements.
边缘讨论常常导致协议。
C1 verb ˈrɛk.tɪ.faɪ

rectify

纠正
Meaning
To correct mistakes or make something right.
Example
The company took steps to rectify its financial mistakes.
公司采取了措施来纠正其财务错误。
B1 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈspɛnsɪv/

Inexpensive

便宜的; 经济实惠的; 负担得起的
Meaning
not costing a lot of money; affordable; budget-friendly
Example
This restaurant offers delicious and inexpensive meals for students.
这家餐厅为学生提供美味且便宜的餐点。
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。
A2 adjective /fɔːls/

False

虚假; 错误; 欺骗性; 人造
Meaning
not true; incorrect; deceptive; artificial
Example
The witness gave false testimony in court.
证人给出了虚假的证词。
C2 noun /slaɪt/

sleight

技巧
Meaning
Skill or dexterity, especially in performing tricks.
Example
The magician amazed the crowd with his sleight of hand.
魔术师用他的技巧惊艳了观众。
A2 noun /peɪn/

Pain

疼痛; 身体的痛苦或情感困扰
Meaning
physical suffering or discomfort; mental or emotional distress
Example
The patient felt severe pain in his back.
病人感到背部剧烈的疼痛。
B2 verb /swel/

swell

肿胀
Meaning
to become larger, rounder, or thicker; to increase in size
Example
Her ankle began to swell after the injury.
她的脚踝在受伤后开始肿胀。
C1 noun /ˌtɒləˈreɪʃən/

toleration

宽容
Meaning
The practice of allowing something that one does not necessarily agree with.
Example
The government promoted religious toleration.
政府促进了宗教宽容。
C2 noun /ˈɛpəʊd/

epode

一种抒情诗的形式
Meaning
A form of lyric poem written in couplets, often following a strophe and antistrophe in classical Greek poetry.
Example
The poet concluded his ode with a striking epode.
诗人以一个令人印象深刻的艾波德结束了他的颂歌。
C2 adjective /pəˈnjʊəriəs/

penurious

极度贫穷
Meaning
extremely poor; poverty-stricken; miserly
Example
The penurious family struggled to buy food.
那个极度贫穷的家庭艰难地购买食物。
B2 noun /ˈvjuːpɔɪnt/

viewpoint

观点
Meaning
a particular attitude or way of considering a matter
Example
From his viewpoint, the situation was hopeless.
从他的观点来看，情况是绝望的。
B2 noun, verb /ˈhɑːrbər/

harbor

Meaning
noun: a place on the coast where ships may find shelter; verb: to keep (a thought or feeling, often negative) in one's mind
Example
He continued to harbor resentment towards his former boss.
C1 noun/verb /ˈrɛprɪˌmænd/

reprimand

Meaning
A formal expression of disapproval; to scold or criticize someone officially.
Example
The teacher reprimanded the student for being late.
C1 noun /ˈvenəm/

Venom

毒液
Meaning
a poisonous substance secreted by animals such as snakes; extreme malice and bitterness
Example
The snake's venom can be deadly if not treated quickly.
蛇的毒液如果不及时治疗，可能会致命。
C2 adjective /dɪsˈpɛptɪk/

dyspeptic

消化不良的, 易怒的
Meaning
Relating to indigestion or having a gloomy or irritable disposition.
Example
After the heavy meal, he felt dyspeptic and uncomfortable.
在丰盛的餐后，他感到消化不良并且不舒服。