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A2 noun /teɪl/

Tail

尾巴
Meaning
the rear part of an animal that extends from the back or bottom
Example
The dog wagged its tail happily when it saw its owner.
狗看到主人时高兴地摇了摇尾巴。
C2 verb /frɪz/

frizz

Meaning
to form into small, tight curls or cause hair to become fuzzy and tangled
Example
The humid weather caused her hair to frizz.
C1 noun /dɪˌpriː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/

depreciation

折旧
Meaning
A reduction in the value of an asset with the passage of time, due to wear and tear.
Example
The car's depreciation rate is high after five years.
五年后,汽车的折旧率很高。
B1 adverb /ˈdʒen.tli/

Gently

轻柔地; 小心地; 轻轻地;
Meaning
in a mild, soft, or careful manner
Example
She gently touched the baby's face.
她轻柔地触摸了宝宝的脸。
B2 noun ˌsensɪˈtɪvɪti

sensitivity

敏感性
Meaning
The quality or condition of being sensitive; responsiveness to stimuli.
Example
Bose proved plant sensitivity through experiments.
博斯通过实验证明了植物的敏感性。
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 /beɪn/

bane

祸根
Meaning
A cause of great distress, harm, or annoyance.
Example
Traffic jams are the bane of city life.
交通堵塞是城市生活的祸根。
B2 adverb /ˈsɛkʃuəli/

sexually

性行为
Meaning
in a way that relates to or involves sexual activity or feelings
Example
The film was considered too sexually explicit for young audiences.
这部电影被认为对年轻观众来说过于性行为露骨。
B1 verb /ˈɛmfəˌsaɪz/

emphasize

强调
Meaning
to give special importance or attention to something
Example
The teacher emphasized the importance of homework.
老师强调了作业的重要性。
C1 adjective /rɪˈpres.ɪv/

Repressive

压制性的
Meaning
restraining freedom or preventing self-expression; oppressive
Example
The repressive government banned all forms of protest.
压制性的政府禁止了所有形式的抗议。
A1 adverb /ʌp/

up

向上
Meaning
towards a higher position or level
Example
He climbed up the ladder quickly.
他迅速爬上了梯子。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈduː/

Undue

过度的; 不适当的; 超过必要或适当的
Meaning
excessive; inappropriate; more than is necessary or proper
Example
The teacher complained about undue pressure from parents.
老师抱怨家长施加的过度压力。
C2 noun /ˈsʌfərəns/

sufferance

宽容
Meaning
patient endurance of pain, hardship, or delay; passive consent or tolerance
Example
He lived in poverty with quiet sufferance.
他在贫困中默默忍受着。
C1 adverb /ˌkɒnfɪˈdenʃəli/

Confidentially

机密地
Meaning
in a confidential manner; secretly; privately
Example
The information was shared confidentially between the two managers.
信息在两个经理之间以机密方式共享。
C1 adjective /ˈtæksɪŋ/

taxing

繁重
Meaning
Requiring a lot of effort; physically or mentally demanding.
Example
Preparing for the exam was a taxing experience.
准备考试是一次繁重的经历。
C1 noun /ɔːˈtɒkrəsi/

autocracy

独裁
Meaning
A system of government in which one person has absolute power.
Example
The country suffered under decades of autocracy.
该国在几十年的专制下受苦。
C1 verb /kəˈrəʊd/

corrode

腐蚀
Meaning
to gradually destroy or wear away metal or other materials through chemical action
Example
The iron pipes corroded over time due to exposure to water.
铁管因暴露在水中而随着时间的推移而腐蚀。
C2 adjective /dɪˈmɒtɪk/

demotic

与普通语言相关
Meaning
relating to ordinary people or everyday language
Example
The poet used demotic language to connect with common readers.
诗人使用与普通语言相关的语言与普通读者建立联系。
C1 adjective /ˌɑːpərˈtuːn/

opportune

合适的时刻
Meaning
Happening at a suitable or convenient time.
Example
She arrived at an opportune moment to help.
她在合适的时刻到达,准备帮助。
C1 adjective /ɪkˈsplɔɪtətɪv/

exploitative

剥削性的
Meaning
making use of a situation or people unfairly and unethically for one's own advantage
Example
The workers protested against the exploitative practices of the factory.
工人们抗议工厂的剥削行为。
C2 noun /red ˌəʊ.liˈæn.dər/

Red oleander

红色夹竹桃
Meaning
a poisonous flowering shrub with bright red or pink flowers
Example
The red oleander blooms throughout the summer months.
红色夹竹桃在夏季的几个月中盛开。
C2 adjective /ˈfæn.sɪ.ləs/

fanciless

没有想象力的,普通的
Meaning
without imagination or creativity; plain or ordinary
Example
His drawings were simple and fanciless.
他的画作既简单又没有想象力。
C2 adjective /ˌmɛtəˈlɜrdʒɪkəl/

metallurgical

冶金的
Meaning
Relating to metallurgy or the branch of science concerned with the properties of metals and their production.
Example
He studied metallurgical engineering at the university.
他在大学学习了冶金工程。
C1 adjective /ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtrɪk/

asymmetric

不对称的
Meaning
Not having equal or corresponding parts; lacking symmetry.
Example
The design of the building is asymmetric and unusual.
这座建筑的设计是不对称的且不寻常。
C1 noun /noʊz rɪŋ/

Nose ring

鼻环
Meaning
a piece of jewelry worn through a piercing in the nose
Example
She got a small gold nose ring for her birthday.
她在生日时收到了一个小巧的金鼻环。
C2 adjective /ˈlæŋɡwɪd/

Languid

无力的; 懒惰的; 虚弱的
Meaning
lacking energy or vitality; slow and relaxed; weak or faint
Example
After the long journey, she felt languid and needed to rest.
经过长时间的旅程后,她感到无力并需要休息。
C1 noun /ˌmaʊntəˈnɪə/

mountaineer

登山者
Meaning
A person who climbs mountains as a sport or profession.
Example
The mountaineer reached the summit after a long climb.
登山者在长时间的攀登后达到了山顶。
A2 verb /ˈbɑroʊ/

borrow

Meaning
to take temporarily with intention to return; to take on loan
Example
Can I borrow your pen for a moment?
我可以借一下你的笔吗?
C2 noun /ɪnˈtɛɡ.jʊ.mənt/

integument

外部覆盖物
Meaning
A natural outer covering, such as skin, shell, or rind.
Example
The snake sheds its integument as it grows.
蛇在生长过程中脱掉外部覆盖物。
B2 adjective /ˈruː.tɪd/

Rooted

根深蒂固的
Meaning
deeply established; firmly fixed
Example
His beliefs are deeply rooted in tradition.
他的信念深深扎根于传统。
B1 noun /ˈsʌməri/

summary

总结
Meaning
A brief statement of the main points of something.
Example
She wrote a summary of the book for her class.
她为她的课堂写了一份书籍总结。
B2 noun /ˈfɜːrneɪs/

furnace

炉子
Meaning
an enclosed structure in which heat is produced for a building or for melting metal
Example
The factory's furnace melted the metal quickly.
工厂的炉子迅速融化了金属。
C2 noun /prɪˈpɒndərəns/

preponderance

优势
Meaning
The quality or fact of being greater in number, quantity, or importance.
Example
There was a preponderance of evidence against the defendant.
对被告有明显的证据优势。
B2 verb /ɪkˈskleɪm/

exclaim

呼喊
Meaning
to cry out suddenly in surprise, strong emotion, or excitement
Example
She exclaimed with joy when she saw the gift.
她看到礼物时高兴地叫了出来。
B2 verb rɪˈzaɪn

resign

辞职
Meaning
Voluntarily leave a job or other position.
Example
Ministers were forced to resign.
部长们被迫辞职。
C1 verb /ɪmˈpiːd/

impede

阻碍
Meaning
To obstruct or hinder the progress or development of something.
Example
Lack of funds can impede business growth.
资金短缺可能阻碍商业增长。
C1 adjective,noun /kənˈtɪn.dʒənt/

contingent

取决于 / 队伍
Meaning
dependent on something else; a group of people representing an organization
Example
Attendance is contingent on prior registration. / A contingent of students attended the conference.
出席取决于事先注册。 / 一个学生代表团参加了会议。
C1 noun /ˈkɒndjuɪt/ or /ˈkɑːnduɪt/

conduit

管道 / 媒介
Meaning
a channel or pipe for conveying water, electricity, or information
Example
The cable was placed inside a protective conduit.
电缆被放入保护管道中。
B2 noun ˈsækrɪfaɪs

sacrifice

牺牲
Meaning
An act of giving up something valued for the sake of something else.
Example
The country was freed due to the sacrifice of the warriors.
国家因战士们的牺牲而获得自由。
B2 adverb /ˈɜːrdʒəntli/

urgently

紧急地
Meaning
in a way that requires immediate attention or action
Example
The patient urgently needs medical attention.
病人紧急地需要医疗救助。
A2 noun /tent/

Tent

帐篷
Meaning
a portable shelter made of cloth or canvas; military accommodation
Example
The soldiers set up their tent in the military camp.
士兵们在军营中搭起了他们的帐篷。
A2 verb /lɪft/

lift

举起
Meaning
to raise or move upward; to pick up
Example
He lifted the heavy box with effort.
他费力地抬起了那个沉重的箱子。
C2 adjective /ˈbeɪlfəl/

baleful

威胁的
Meaning
Threatening harm; menacing or expressing hatred.
Example
She gave him a baleful look after the insult.
侮辱之后,她朝他投去一个威胁的眼神。
A1 noun /ˈkʌl.ər/

Colour

颜色
Meaning
the property possessed by an object of producing different sensations on the eye as a result of the way it reflects light; hue, tint, shade
Example
What is your favorite colour for painting the bedroom walls?
你最喜欢的卧室墙面涂什么颜色?
C1 verb /ɪmˈpɛl/

impel

Meaning
to drive, force, or urge someone to do something
Example
Her curiosity impelled her to open the mysterious box.
C2 adjective /ˌvɪtriˈɑːlɪk/

vitriolic

尖刻的批评
Meaning
filled with bitter criticism or malice
Example
His vitriolic remarks hurt everyone in the room.
他尖刻的评论伤害了房间里所有的人。
A2 noun /haɪt/

height

高度
Meaning
the measurement of someone or something from base to top
Example
The height of the tower impressed the visitors.
塔的高度给游客留下了深刻的印象。
A2 noun /ˈriːdər/

reader

读者
Meaning
a person who reads or who is capable of reading
Example
She is a fast reader, finishing books in a day.
她是一个快速的读者,一天就能读完书。
A2 noun /ˈbæskɪtbɔːl/

basketball

Meaning
a game played by two teams who try to score points by throwing a ball through a hoop
Example
He loves playing basketball with his friends.
C1 noun /ˌbɪbliˈɒɡrəfi/

bibliography

参考书目
Meaning
a list of books, articles, or other sources used or referred to in scholarly work
Example
The report includes a detailed bibliography at the end.
报告在最后包括了详细的参考书目。
B2 noun ˈtreɪd.ɒf

trade-off

权衡
Meaning
A situation where accepting one advantage means giving up another benefit.
Example
There is always a trade-off between price and quality.
价格与质量之间总是有一个权衡。
C2 noun /kənˈkɔːrdəns/

concordance

一致性
Meaning
Agreement; also an alphabetical index of the principal words in a book.
Example
There is a strong concordance between the two reports.
这两个报告之间有很强的一致性。
C1 noun /ˈæl.kə.laɪ/

alkali

碱性物质
Meaning
a soluble base substance, typically with a pH greater than 7, that neutralizes acids
Example
Soap contains alkali which helps remove grease.
肥皂含有碱,能帮助去除油脂。
C2 verb /ˈlɛvɪteɪt/

levitate

悬浮
Meaning
to rise or float in the air, usually without visible support.
Example
The magician made the table levitate during the show.
魔术师让桌子在表演中悬浮。
C2 noun /ˈræŋ.kər/

rancor

怨恨
Meaning
A feeling of deep and bitter anger or resentment.
Example
There was a rancor between the two rivals that never faded.
这两位对手之间有一种怨恨,永远没有消失。
C1 adjective /ˈstʌm.pi/

Stumpy

矮胖
Meaning
short and thick; having a short, thick appearance
Example
The stumpy little dog wagged its tail enthusiastically.
那只矮胖的小狗兴奋地摇着尾巴。
B2 verb /kənˈstreɪn/

constrain

限制
Meaning
to limit or restrict someone or something; to force or compel
Example
The new regulations constrain businesses from polluting the environment.
新规定限制企业不允许污染环境。
C2 verb /ˈkɒsɪt/

cosset

宠爱
Meaning
to care for and protect in an overindulgent way
Example
The little girl was cosseted by her grandparents.
小女孩被她的祖父母宠爱着。
C1 adjective /ˈærəbəl/

arable

可耕种的
Meaning
suitable for growing crops or farming
Example
The farmer purchased arable land to expand his crops.
农民购买了可耕种的土地,以扩大他的作物。
A2 noun /ˈweɪtrəs/

waitress

女服务员
Meaning
a woman who serves food and drinks to customers in a restaurant or café
Example
The waitress took our order with a friendly smile.
女服务员微笑着接了我们的点单。
C2 adjective /ˌlɪlɪˈpjuːʃən/

lilliputian

极小的
Meaning
Extremely small or tiny; trivial or petty.
Example
The model village was filled with lilliputian houses.
模范村庄里充满了极小的房屋。
B1 noun ˌrek.ə.menˈdeɪ.ʃənz

recommendations

建议
Meaning
Suggestions or proposals as to the best course of action.
Example
The commission submitted their recommendations.
委员会提交了他们的建议。
C1 adjective /wɒn/

wan

苍白
Meaning
looking pale or sickly; lacking color or vitality
Example
After the long illness, his face looked wan and tired.
在长时间的病后,他的脸看起来苍白且疲倦。
A2 adjective /ˈfæstɪst/

fastest

最快的
Meaning
moving or capable of moving at the highest speed
Example
Usain Bolt is the fastest runner in the world.
尤塞恩·博尔特是世界上跑得最快的运动员。
B2 noun /ˈfeɪbəl/

fable

寓言
Meaning
a short story, typically featuring animals as characters, that conveys a moral lesson
Example
Aesop’s fables are famous for teaching valuable lessons through simple stories.
伊索的寓言通过简单的故事传授宝贵的教训。
C2 noun /ɪnˈfriːkwəns/

infrequence

罕见性
Meaning
The state of occurring rarely or at long intervals.
Example
The infrequence of their meetings made it hard to maintain close ties.
他们会议的罕见性使得保持亲密关系变得困难。
C1 noun /ˈæntɪˌdoʊt/

antidote

解毒药
Meaning
A substance that neutralizes the effects of a poison; something that relieves or counteracts.
Example
The doctor quickly administered an antidote to the snake venom.
医生迅速给蛇毒注射了解毒药。
C1 adjective ɪˈθɪə.ri.əl

ethereal

天上的, 精致的, 超自然的
Meaning
Extremely delicate and light in a way that seems too perfect for this world.
Example
Her voice had an ethereal quality.
她的声音有一种以太的品质。
B2 noun /biːm/

beam

光束 / 横梁
Meaning
a ray or shaft of light; a long piece of wood or metal used to support weight
Example
A beam of sunlight entered through the window.
一束阳光穿过窗户。
B2 noun /fiːst/

Feast

盛宴; 宴会
Meaning
a large meal, typically one in celebration of something; an annual religious celebration
Example
The wedding feast included traditional dishes from both families' cultures.
婚礼盛宴包括了来自双方家庭文化的传统菜肴。
C1 noun ˈdɪk.ʃən

diction

发音和词语选择
Meaning
The style of pronunciation and word choice in speaking or writing.
Example
A strong diction enhances communication skills.
强有力的发音增强了沟通技巧。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈdjuːbɪtəbl/

indubitable

无可置疑
Meaning
Impossible to doubt; unquestionable.
Example
It is indubitable that hard work leads to success.
毫无疑问,努力工作会带来成功。
B2 adverb /ʌnˈnesəserəli/

Unnecessarily

不必要地
Meaning
to a greater extent than is needed; without necessity
Example
Don't worry unnecessarily about the exam.
不要为考试不必要地担心。
C1 verb /ˈɑːrbɪtreɪt/

arbitrate

仲裁
Meaning
to settle a dispute between two parties by acting as an impartial judge
Example
The committee agreed to arbitrate the contract dispute.
委员会同意仲裁合同争议。
C1 noun /ˈmɔːrtər/

mortar

用于粘接砖块的混合物 / 小型火炮
Meaning
a mixture used in building to bond bricks or stones together; also, a small cannon for firing shells
Example
The workers applied mortar between the bricks.
工人们在砖块之间涂抹了灰泥。
B2 verb /əˈblaɪdʒ/

oblige

迫使
Meaning
to compel or require someone to do something; to help or do a favor
Example
I would be happy to oblige you with the information you need.
我很乐意为你提供所需的信息。
C1 adjective /dɪˈstrɔːt/

distraught

心烦意乱
Meaning
extremely upset and anxious, often to the point of being unable to think clearly
Example
She was distraught after losing her pet.
她在失去宠物后非常心烦意乱。
B2 noun /ˈsɪmp.təmz/

symptoms

症状
Meaning
signs or indications of a disease or condition
Example
Fever and cough are common symptoms of the flu.
发烧和咳嗽是流感的常见症状。
C2 noun /ˈmʌskɪt/

musket

一种古老的火枪
Meaning
a type of long gun used in the past, especially by infantry soldiers
Example
The soldiers carried muskets into the battlefield.
士兵们带着火枪走进了战场。
B2 noun ˌriːkənˈstrʌkʃn

reconstruction

重建
Meaning
The action or process of reconstructing or being reconstructed.
Example
The reconstruction project took years.
重建项目花了几年时间。
B2 verb /ˈvaɪəleɪt/

violate

违反
Meaning
to break or go against a rule or law; to disrespect
Example
Parking here violates the city regulations.
在这里停车违反了城市规定。
C1 noun əˈpreɪ.zəl

appraisal

评估
Meaning
An assessment or evaluation of performance or quality.
Example
The annual appraisal determines salary increments.
年度评估决定薪资增幅。
C2 verb /ˈvɪlɪfaɪ/

vilify

幸福
Meaning
to speak or write about someone in an abusive or disparaging manner
Example
The politician was vilified in the media for his controversial remarks.
当她收到奖项时,她无法隐藏自己的幸福。
C1 adjective /ɪˈnænɪmət/

inanimate

无生命的物体
Meaning
not alive, especially not in the manner of animals and humans; lifeless
Example
The museum was full of inanimate objects from ancient times.
博物馆里充满了来自古代的无生命物体。
C1 noun /ˌtɛrəˈdæktɪl/

pterodactyl

已灭绝的飞行爬行动物
Meaning
An extinct flying reptile of the Jurassic period, with a long slender head and wings formed by a membrane stretching along the body.
Example
The museum displayed a fossil of a giant pterodactyl.
博物馆展示了一只巨大的翼龙化石。
C1 noun /ˌsɛrənˈdɪpɪti/

serendipity

意外的好运
Meaning
The occurrence of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.
Example
Finding that old photo album was pure serendipity.
找到那本旧照片集是纯粹的意外的好运。
C1 adjective /ˈsiːzənəbəl/

Seasonable

季节性的
Meaning
occurring at the right time; appropriate for the season; timely
Example
The seasonable rain helped the farmers with their crops.
季节性的雨水帮助农民收获他们的作物。
A2 verb /ˈdraɪvɪŋ/

driving

驾驶
Meaning
the act of controlling and operating a vehicle; guiding or motivating something forward
Example
She loves driving along the coast on weekends.
她喜欢在周末沿着海岸驾驶。
C1 adjective /ˈplɒd.ɪŋ/

plodding

缓慢且乏味
Meaning
slow-moving and unexciting; showing steady effort
Example
The movie was entertaining but a bit plodding in the middle.
这部电影很有趣,但中间有点缓慢且乏味。
B2 noun /ˌsɛpəˈreɪʃən/

Separation

分离;隔离;拆分
Meaning
the action or state of moving or being moved apart; the division of something into constituent or distinct elements
Example
The separation of the two countries was peaceful.
两个国家的分离是和平的。
B2 noun /ˈmɒdəreɪtər/

moderator

主持人
Meaning
A person who leads or oversees discussions, debates, or forums to maintain order.
Example
The moderator asked each panelist to share their views.
主持人让每位小组成员分享他们的观点。
B1 verb /preɪ/

pray

祈祷
Meaning
to speak to God or a deity; to hope earnestly
Example
Many people pray for peace in the world.
许多人祈祷世界的和平。
C2 noun /fiːˈkʌndɪti/

fecundity

丰饶,繁殖力
Meaning
the ability to produce an abundance of offspring or new growth; fertility
Example
The fecundity of the river delta supports diverse wildlife.
河流三角洲的丰饶支持着多样化的野生动物。
A2 noun /pen stænd/

Pen stand

笔架
Meaning
a container or holder designed to keep pens, pencils, and other writing instruments organized
Example
He organized his pens in the pen stand on his desk.
他把他的钢笔放在桌上的笔架里。
C2 noun /tækˈsɒnəmɪst/

taxonomist

分类学家
Meaning
A scientist who classifies organisms into groups based on their characteristics.
Example
The taxonomist discovered a new species of insect.
这位分类学家发现了一种新昆虫物种。
B2 noun /rɪˈmeɪn.dər/

Remainder

剩余部分; 剩下的东西
Meaning
the part that is left over; what remains after the other parts have been taken away
Example
The remainder of the food was stored in the refrigerator.
剩下的食物被存放在冰箱里。
B2 adjective /ɪˈlɪt.ər.ət/

Illiterate

文盲; 不识字的; 无知的
Meaning
unable to read or write; lacking education
Example
The program aims to help illiterate adults learn to read and write.
该计划旨在帮助文盲成年人学习读写。
C2 verb /ˌfɔːrɔːrˈdeɪn/

foreordain

预定
Meaning
to determine or decree something in advance; to predestine
Example
Some believe that our lives are foreordained by fate.
一些人相信我们的生活是命运预定的。
C2 noun /ˈnʌnəri/

nunnery

修道院
Meaning
A convent or building where nuns live and work.
Example
She decided to join the nunnery to devote her life to spiritual practice.
她决定加入修道院,献身于精神实践。
B2 noun /rɪˈfreʃ.mənt/

Refreshment

茶点
Meaning
food and drink that is served as a light meal; something that refreshes
Example
We served light refreshments after the meeting.
我们在会议后提供了轻便的茶点。
A2 verb /ˈsetəl/

settle

定居
Meaning
to resolve; to establish residence; to calm down
Example
They decided to settle in a quiet village.
他们决定在一个安静的村庄定居。
A2 adjective /ˈskeəri/

scary

可怕
Meaning
causing fear or making you feel frightened
Example
That horror movie was really scary.
那部恐怖电影真的很吓人。
A2 noun əˈɡriː.mənt

agreement

协议
Meaning
A negotiated arrangement between parties as to a course of action.
Example
The agreement was accepted by all countries.
该协议已被所有国家接受。
A1 adjective /ˈfeɪ.məs/

famous

著名
Meaning
Known about by many people; renowned.
Example
This area is famous for its unique heritage.
这个地区因其独特的遗产而著名。
C1 adjective /ˌhɔːrtɪˈkʌltʃərəl/

horticultural

园艺相关
Meaning
Relating to the art or practice of garden cultivation and management.
Example
She studied horticultural science at the university.
她在大学学习了园艺科学。
B2 noun /ˌsɛlf əˈwɛə.nəs/

self-awareness

自我意识
Meaning
Conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires.
Example
Self-awareness helps in understanding one's emotions and actions.
自我意识有助于理解一个人的情感和行为。
B2 verb /spɛər/

spare

额外给予 / 节省
Meaning
To give something that one has extra of; to refrain from harming or killing.
Example
Could you spare me a few minutes of your time?
你能给我一些你的时间吗?
B2 noun ədˈvɜː.sɪ.ti

adversity

逆境
Meaning
Difficulties; misfortune; a difficult or unpleasant situation.
Example
He remained strong in the face of adversity.
他在逆境中保持坚强。
C2 noun /ˌɪnkænˈteɪʃən/

incantation

咒语
Meaning
a series of words used as a magic spell or charm
Example
The wizard chanted an incantation to summon the spirits.
巫师念了一段咒语来召唤灵魂。
A1 noun /ˈwɛð.ɚ/

weather

天气
Meaning
The state of the atmosphere at a place and time as regards heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.
Example
The weather forecast predicts heavy rain tomorrow.
天气预报预测明天会有大雨。
C2 noun /pəˈtruːn/

poltroon

懦夫
Meaning
a cowardly person
Example
He acted like a poltroon during the crisis.
他在危机中像个懦夫一样表现。
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。
B2 noun /brɑːnz/

bronze

Meaning
a metal made by combining copper and tin, often used for statues and medals
Example
The statue was made of solid bronze.
这座雕像是由坚固的铜制成的。
B2 adjective /ˈʌt.ɚ/

Utter

完全的; 绝对的; 全部的
Meaning
complete; absolute; total
Example
The movie was an utter disaster at the box office.
这部电影在票房上完全失败了。
C2 noun /ˈluːkər/

lucre

利润
Meaning
money, especially when regarded as sordid or gained dishonorably
Example
He was motivated more by lucre than by duty.
他更多的是由利润而不是责任驱动。
C1 noun /kənˈtɪn.dʒən.si/

contingency

应急计划
Meaning
A provision for an unforeseen event or circumstance, especially in financial planning.
Example
The company has a contingency plan for economic downturns.
公司有一个应急计划来应对经济衰退。
B2 adjective /ˈɒp.tɪ.məl/

optimal

最优,最适合的
Meaning
Best or most favorable; the most effective under particular conditions.
Example
The optimal temperature for plant growth is around 25°C.
植物生长的最优温度大约是25°C。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnbɪˈliːvɪŋ/

unbelieving

不相信的
Meaning
Not willing or able to believe; skeptical or doubtful
Example
She gave him an unbelieving look when he claimed to have met a celebrity.
当他声称见过一位名人时,她给了他一个不相信的眼神。
C1 noun /ˈtɪrəni/

tyranny

暴政
Meaning
Cruel and oppressive government or rule by a tyrant.
Example
The people revolted against the tyranny of their ruler.
人民反抗他们统治者的暴政。
A1 verb /θɪŋk/

think

思考
Meaning
to have thoughts or ideas; to use your mind to consider something
Example
I think this is a good idea.
我认为这是一个好主意。
B2 noun /ˌproʊɪˈbɪʃən/

prohibition

禁止
Meaning
The act of forbidding something by law or authority.
Example
The government announced the prohibition of smoking in public places.
政府宣布在公共场所禁烟。