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C1 adjective /ˈteɪn.tɪd/

Tainted

污染的; 玷污的
Meaning
contaminated or affected by something bad or undesirable
Example
The water supply was tainted with harmful chemicals.
水供应被有害的化学物质污染了。
C1 adjective /ˌɒstɛnˈteɪʃəs/

ostentatious

炫耀的
Meaning
Characterized by a showy or pretentious display intended to impress others.
Example
He wore an ostentatious gold chain to the party.
他在派对上戴着一条炫耀的金链子。
C1 noun ˈkɒnfluəns

confluence

汇流
Meaning
An act or process of merging.
Example
The confluence of ideas from different cultures created a rich discussion.
来自不同文化的思想汇流，创造了一场丰富的讨论。
C1 verb /ˈslɪðər/

slither

滑行
Meaning
to move smoothly over a surface with a twisting, sliding motion, like a snake
Example
The snake slithered through the grass.
蛇穿过草地滑行。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈstrʌktɪv/

instructive

有教育意义的
Meaning
useful and informative; providing knowledge or instruction
Example
The lecture was highly instructive and engaging.
这场讲座非常有教育意义且引人入胜。
C1 noun /ˈnɒs.trɪl/

Nostril

鼻孔
Meaning
either of the two openings in the nose through which air passes
Example
The doctor checked each nostril for any blockage.
医生检查了每个鼻孔，寻找任何阻塞物。
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 verb /vaɪ/

vie

争夺
Meaning
To compete eagerly with someone in order to do or achieve something.
Example
Several companies are vying for the contract.
几家公司正在争夺合同。
C1 adjective /ˈneɡ.lɪ.dʒə.bəl/

Negligible

微不足道
Meaning
so small or unimportant as to be not worth considering; insignificant
Example
The side effects of this medicine are negligible.
这种药物的副作用微不足道。
C1 noun /ˈkærət/

carat

宝石重量单位
Meaning
a unit of weight for precious stones, equal to 200 milligrams
Example
She received a two-carat diamond ring for her engagement.
她收到了一个两克拉的钻石戒指作为订婚礼物。
C1 verb, noun /ɡɔːrdʒ/

gorge

贪婪地吃 / 山间狭谷
Meaning
to eat greedily; a narrow valley between mountains or hills
Example
They gorged themselves on pizza after the hike.
他们在徒步旅行后大快朵颐地吃了比萨。
C1 noun prɪˈzɜː.və.tɪvz

preservatives

防腐剂
Meaning
A substance used to preserve foodstuffs, wood, or other materials against decay.
Example
Many processed foods contain harmful preservatives.
许多加工食品含有有害的防腐剂。
C1 noun /ˈblʌdˌbæθ/

bloodbath

血腥屠杀
Meaning
an event in which a lot of people are killed or injured, especially in a violent conflict
Example
The war turned into a bloody bloodbath.
战争变成了一场血腥的屠杀。
C1 noun /ɪmˈpɜːrtɪnəns/

impertinence

无礼
Meaning
lack of respect; rudeness
Example
The teacher was shocked by the student's impertinence.
老师对学生的无礼感到震惊。
C1 noun /ˈkɒt.ən ˈfæb.rɪk/

Cotton Fabric

棉布
Meaning
textile made from cotton fibers, known for being soft, breathable, and comfortable
Example
Cotton fabric is perfect for summer clothing.
棉布是夏季衣物的完美选择。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnsɪˈdɛntəl/

incidental

附带的
Meaning
happening as a minor part or in connection with something else
Example
Incidental expenses like snacks and tips were included in the bill.
像零食和小费这样的附带费用被包含在账单中。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈfæləbl̩/

infallible

无懈可击
Meaning
incapable of making mistakes or being wrong
Example
Her judgment seemed infallible in matters of finance.
她的判断在财务问题上似乎无懈可击。
C1 noun /ˈsɪstərn/

cistern

蓄水池
Meaning
A tank or container for storing water, usually for household use.
Example
The old house still had a cistern to collect rainwater.
这座老房子仍然有一个蓄水池来收集雨水。
C1 noun /ˈkærət/

karat

克拉
Meaning
A unit for measuring the purity of gold, with 24 karats being pure gold.
Example
The ring was made of 18-karat gold.
戒指是由18克拉黄金制成的。
C1 verb koʊˈɜrs

coerce

强迫
Meaning
To force someone to do something against their will using threats or intimidation.
Example
The manager tried to coerce the employees into working overtime.
经理试图迫使员工加班。
C1 verb /ˌmɪsˈpleɪs/

misplace

放错地方
Meaning
To put something in the wrong location and temporarily lose it.
Example
I often misplace my keys when I am in a hurry.
我经常在匆忙中把钥匙放错地方。
C1 noun /ɡruːv/

groove

沟槽 / 节奏
Meaning
a long narrow cut or depression, or a rhythmic pattern in music
Example
The DJ kept the crowd dancing to the groove.
DJ让人群跟随节奏跳舞。
C1 noun /ˈmɔːr.nər/

Mourner

哀悼者
Meaning
a person who attends a funeral or shows grief for someone who has died
Example
The mourners gathered at the cemetery to pay their respects.
哀悼者聚集在墓地，表示他们的敬意。
C1 noun /ˌspɒn.təˈneɪ.ɪ.ti/

spontaneity

自发性
Meaning
The quality of being spontaneous; natural and unplanned behavior.
Example
His spontaneity makes him a great conversationalist.
他的自发性使他成为一个很棒的对话者。
C1 adverb /ˈleŋθ.waɪz/

Lengthwise

沿长度方向; 沿最长的维度
Meaning
in the direction of the length; along the longest dimension
Example
Fold the paper lengthwise to make it easier to carry.
沿着长度将纸张对折，这样便于携带。
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。
C1 noun /pɪˌdɛs.tri.ə.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

pedestrianization

行人化
Meaning
Making areas pedestrian-friendly, closing any area to vehicle traffic and making it open only for pedestrians.
Example
The pedestrianization of city centers reduces pollution.
城市中心的行人化减少了污染。
C1 noun /kliːk/

clique

小圈子
Meaning
a small, exclusive group of people
Example
The students formed a clique that excluded others.
学生们组成了一个排外的小圈子。
C1 verb /ʌnˈroʊl/

unroll

展开
Meaning
to open something that is rolled up; to spread out gradually
Example
She unrolled the map on the table to find the route.
她把地图在桌子上展开来寻找路线。
C1 noun /ˌhɑːmənaɪˈzeɪʃən/

harmonization

协调，调和
Meaning
The process of making things compatible or consistent with one another.
Example
The harmonization of different policies ensures consistent results.
不同政策的协调确保了一致的结果。
C1 noun /ˈmæk.rəʊˌnjuː.tri.ənts/

macronutrients

大营养素
Meaning
Nutrients that are needed in large amounts to provide energy and building materials for the body, including carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.
Example
Proteins, fats, and carbohydrates are vital macronutrients.
蛋白质、脂肪和碳水化合物是重要的大营养素。
C1 adverb /ˈɒp.tɪ.məl.i/

optimally

最优地
Meaning
In the most effective or efficient way possible.
Example
Tasks should be allocated optimally for maximum output.
任务应当最优地分配，以实现最大产出。
C1 noun /ˈkæviˌæt/

caveat

警告
Meaning
a warning or condition to be considered before taking action
Example
The proposal was accepted with one caveat.
该提案在附带警告的情况下被接受。
C1 verb /aɪˈdiː.ə.laɪz/

idealize

理想化
Meaning
To regard or represent something as perfect or better than it really is.
Example
Children often idealize their parents.
孩子们常常理想化他们的父母。
C1 noun /ˈzɛnəˌfoʊb/

xenophobe

仇外者
Meaning
a person who dislikes or fears people from other countries or cultures
Example
The politician was criticized as a xenophobe due to his anti-immigrant policies.
由于他反移民的政策，这位政治家被批评为仇外者。
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 noun /ˌɪndɪɡˈneɪʃən/

indignation

愤慨
Meaning
Strong displeasure or anger caused by something unjust, offensive, or insulting.
Example
Public indignation grew after the unfair verdict.
在不公正的裁决之后，公众的愤慨情绪上升。
C1 noun, verb /əˈsɛnt/

assent

同意
Meaning
To agree to something, especially after careful consideration; an expression of approval.
Example
She nodded her head in silent assent.
她默默地点了点头。
C1 verb /kənˈsaɪn/

consign

托付
Meaning
to deliver something to a person or place, often for selling or safekeeping
Example
He consigned the package to the shipping company.
他将包裹交给了运输公司。
C1 noun /ˈpɛndjələm/

pendulum

摆钟
Meaning
A weight suspended from a pivot so that it swings freely, often used to regulate clocks.
Example
The pendulum swung back and forth inside the clock.
钟摆在时钟内部来回摆动。
C1 verb /drɛntʃ/

drench

浸湿
Meaning
to make someone or something completely wet
Example
The sudden rain drenched the players on the field.
突如其来的大雨让场上的球员全部湿透。
C1 adjective ˈkrɪp.tɪk

cryptic

神秘的, 隐晦的, 模糊的
Meaning
Having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure; difficult to understand.
Example
The message was cryptic and hard to decipher.
消息是神秘的，很难解读。
C1 noun ˈtɑksɪk ɪˈmɪʃənz

toxic emissions

有毒排放
Meaning
Harmful or poisonous substances released into the environment, especially the atmosphere.
Example
Toxic emissions from vehicles pollute the atmosphere.
车辆的有毒排放污染了大气。
C1 verb /səˈlɪsɪt/

solicit

请求
Meaning
to ask for or try to obtain something from someone
Example
The charity is soliciting donations for flood victims.
慈善机构正在为洪水灾民募捐。
C1 adverb/adjective /vɜːˈbeɪ.tɪm/

verbatim

逐字或逐句
Meaning
In exactly the same words as were used originally; word for word repetition.
Example
She repeated his instructions verbatim to avoid errors.
她逐字重复了他的指示，以避免错误。
C1 noun /pəˈzɛsər/

possessor

所有者
Meaning
A person who owns or holds something.
Example
The possessor of the land built a new house.
土地的所有者建造了一座新房。
C1 adjective ˌæɡrɪˈkʌltʃərəli sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt

agriculturally significant

与农业相关的重要
Meaning
Important or crucial related to farming and agriculture
Example
Winter is agriculturally significant for crop production.
冬季对于作物生产至关重要。
C1 noun /ˈkwɔːrəm/

quorum

法定人数
Meaning
The minimum number of members needed to conduct official business in a meeting.
Example
The board meeting was postponed because there was no quorum.
由于没有法定人数，董事会会议被推迟了。
C1 noun /təˈbuː/

taboo

Meaning
a social or cultural prohibition against certain practices or discussions
Example
Talking about money is considered a taboo in some cultures.
C1 noun /ˈkʌˈs.tə.di/

Custody

监护; 拘留; 保护
Meaning
the protective care or guardianship of someone or something; imprisonment or detention
Example
After the divorce, they shared custody of their children equally.
离婚后，他们平等地分享了孩子的监护权。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpjʊər/

Impure

不纯
Meaning
contaminated; not clean; mixed with foreign substances
Example
The impure water caused health problems in the village.
不纯的水在村庄里引起了健康问题。
C1 noun /ʃeɪl/

shale

页岩
Meaning
a fine-grained sedimentary rock that can be split into thin layers
Example
The region is rich in shale and natural gas deposits.
该地区富含页岩和天然气储备。
C1 noun /rɪˈsaɪtər/

reciter

朗诵者
Meaning
a person who recites or repeats something aloud from memory, especially poetry, prayers, or formal texts
Example
The reciter delivered the poem with clarity and emotion.
朗诵者清晰而富有感情地朗诵了这首诗。
C1 noun /ˌdep.rɪˈveɪ.ʃən/

deprivation

剥夺，缺乏，匮乏
Meaning
The damaging lack of material benefits considered to be basic necessities in a society.
Example
Sleep deprivation affects cognitive function.
睡眠不足影响认知功能。
C1 noun ɪˈpɪf.ə.ni

epiphany

突然的启示或顿悟
Meaning
A moment of sudden revelation or insight.
Example
He had an epiphany about his true purpose in life.
他对自己生命的真正意义有了显现。
C1 noun /ˌkɒn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən/

constellation

星座
Meaning
a group of stars forming a recognizable pattern in the night sky
Example
Orion is one of the most famous constellations.
猎户座是最著名的星座之一。
C1 noun /prəˈvaɪzoʊ/

proviso

条件
Meaning
a condition or stipulation attached to an agreement
Example
He accepted the job offer with the proviso that he could work remotely twice a week.
他接受了工作邀请，前提是他每周可以远程工作两次。
C1 noun /ˈælɪbaɪ/

alibi

不在场证明
Meaning
A claim or piece of evidence that one was elsewhere when an act, typically a crime, was committed.
Example
She had a strong alibi that proved she was at the cinema during the theft.
她有一个强有力的辩解，证明她在偷窃发生时在电影院。
C1 noun /sɪv/

sieve

筛子
Meaning
a utensil with a mesh or perforated bottom, used for straining or sifting
Example
She used a sieve to strain the pasta.
她用筛子过滤意大利面。
C1 noun /ˈvælər/

valor

英勇
Meaning
Great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle.
Example
The soldier was honored for his valor during the war.
士兵因在战争中表现出的英勇而受到表彰。
C1 noun /ˌmjuːnɪsɪˈpæləti/

municipality

Meaning
a city or town that has its own local government
Example
The municipality is planning to build a new library.
C1 noun /ˈsæf.aɪər/

Saphire

蓝宝石
Meaning
a precious stone that is typically blue in color
Example
The royal crown was adorned with a large sapphire.
皇家王冠上镶嵌着一颗大蓝宝石。
C1 noun /mɒb/

Mob

暴民; 一个采取暴力行动的群体
Meaning
a large crowd of people; a group that acts in a violent way
Example
An angry mob gathered outside the building.
一群愤怒的暴民聚集在大楼外。
C1 adjective /ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnsəbl̩/

reprehensible

可耻的
Meaning
Deserving strong criticism or blame.
Example
His dishonest actions were truly reprehensible.
他的不诚实行为真是可耻的。
C1 noun /ˈɑːrməri/

armory

军械库
Meaning
A place where weapons are stored; a supply of resources or skills.
Example
The soldiers kept their weapons in the armory.
士兵们把武器存放在军械库里。
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。
C1 noun /ˈstɒpɪdʒ/

stoppage

停顿; 停止
Meaning
The act of stopping or ceasing; a halt in operation or activity
Example
The sudden stoppage of the train caused delays for all passengers.
火车的突然停运导致所有乘客延误。
C1 adjective /ˈfɔːrsəbl/

forcible

强行
Meaning
Done by force; using physical strength or power.
Example
The police made a forcible entry into the house.
警方强行进入了房屋。
C1 verb /kliːv/

cleave

劈开, 切割
Meaning
to split or divide; to cut through forcefully
Example
He used an axe to cleave the wood.
他用斧头劈开木材。
C1 adjective ˈdɪs.pər.ət

disparate

截然不同
Meaning
containing elements very different from one another.
Example
Their opinions were disparate, leading to debates.
他们的意见截然不同，导致了辩论。
C1 verb, adjective, noun /lɪmp/

limp

跛行 / 虚弱
Meaning
to walk with difficulty, often due to injury or weakness; lacking strength or firmness.
Example
He limped after injuring his ankle.
他在伤到脚踝后跛行。
C1 verb /ɪˈlɪsɪt/

elicit

引出
Meaning
To draw out a response, answer, or reaction from someone.
Example
The teacher’s question elicited thoughtful answers from the students.
老師的問題引發了學生的深思熟慮的回答。
C1 noun /ˈroʊ.lɪŋ bɔːrd/

Rolling board

擀面板
Meaning
a flat wooden or marble surface used for rolling out dough
Example
She placed the dough on the rolling board.
她把面团放在了擀面板上。
C1 noun /ˌræʃəˈnæl/

rationale

基本原因
Meaning
the underlying reason or explanation for something
Example
The rationale behind his decision was clearly explained.
他决定背后的理由被清楚地解释了。
C1 adjective /ˈɑːrɡjuəbl/

arguable

有争议的
Meaning
open to debate or discussion; not certain and capable of being argued for or against
Example
It is arguable that technology has improved our quality of life.
可以说，科技改善了我们的生活质量。
C1 adjective /ˌθiːəˈlɒdʒɪkl/

theological

神学的
Meaning
Relating to the study of theology or religious belief.
Example
He wrote a theological paper on the concept of divine justice.
他写了一篇关于神圣正义概念的神学论文。
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 noun /ˈɒptɪks/

optics

光学
Meaning
The branch of physics dealing with light and vision.
Example
She studied optics to understand how lenses work.
她学习了光学，以了解镜头是如何工作的。
C1 adjective /ˈpəʊ.tənt/

Potent

强效; 强大的; 有效的
Meaning
having great strength, power, or effect; influential
Example
The medicine is very potent and should be taken carefully.
这药效强，应该小心服用。
C1 noun /ˈkɑːrtɪlɪdʒ/

cartilage

软骨
Meaning
A firm, flexible connective tissue found in various parts of the body such as joints, ear, and nose.
Example
The doctor explained that the injury damaged the cartilage in his knee.
医生解释说，伤害损坏了他膝盖的软骨。
C1 noun /ˌpeɪ.li.ɒnˈtɒl.ə.dʒi/

paleontology

古生物学
Meaning
the branch of science concerned with fossil animals and plants
Example
She decided to study paleontology at university.
她决定在大学学习古生物学。
C1 noun /ɪnˈsɜːrdʒənt/

insurgent

起义者
Meaning
A person who rises in revolt against authority or government.
Example
The army arrested several insurgents after the attack.
军队在袭击后逮捕了几名起义者。
C1 noun /ˈiːkwɪnɒks/

equinox

昼夜平衡
Meaning
The time or date when day and night are of equal length, occurring twice a year.
Example
The spring equinox marks the beginning of longer days.
春分标志着白天时间变长的开始。
C1 adjective /dɪˈlæpɪˌdeɪtɪd/

dilapidated

破旧的
Meaning
Fallen into disrepair or ruin due to neglect or age.
Example
The family lived in a dilapidated house at the edge of town.
这个家庭住在城市边缘的一座破旧的房子里。
C1 adjective /dɪsˈkwaɪətɪŋ/

disquieting

令人不安
Meaning
Causing worry, unease, or anxiety.
Example
The news report was deeply disquieting to the public.
新闻报道对公众来说是深感不安的。
C1 adjective, noun, verb /ˈtrɛbəl/

treble

三倍，尖高音
Meaning
triple; consisting of three parts; high-pitched sound in music
Example
The company's profits trebled in just two years.
公司的利润在两年内翻了三倍。
C1 noun ˌhaɪ.droʊˈpɒn.ɪks

hydroponics

水培
Meaning
Growing plants using nutrient-rich water instead of soil.
Example
Hydroponics allows crops to grow without soil.
水培技术允许作物在没有土壤的情况下生长。
C1 noun /ˌæntiˈklaɪmæks/

anticlimax

反高潮
Meaning
A disappointing end after a big build-up of excitement or expectation.
Example
The movie's ending was an anticlimax after such a thrilling story.
电影的结局是一个反高潮，在如此激动人心的故事之后。
C1 adverb /ˌwɛr.əˈpɒn/

whereupon

紧接着
Meaning
Immediately after which; as a result of which.
Example
He confessed his mistake, whereupon she forgave him.
他承认了错误，紧接着她原谅了他。
C1 verb /rɪˈkɔɪl/

recoil

后退
Meaning
To suddenly spring back in fear, horror, or from force such as a gun's kickback.
Example
She recoiled at the sight of the snake.
她看到蛇时吓得后退。
C1 noun/adjective /kənˈfɛdərət/

confederate

同盟
Meaning
a person, group, or state joined in an alliance or union; relating to a confederacy
Example
The confederate soldiers fought bravely in the war.
同盟士兵在战争中英勇作战。
C1 verb /əˈmæs/

amass

积累
Meaning
to gather together or accumulate over a period of time
Example
He managed to amass a fortune through wise investments.
他通过明智的投资成功地积累了财富。
C1 verb /əˈvɛndʒ/

avenge

报仇
Meaning
to inflict harm in return for an injury or wrong done to oneself or another
Example
He vowed to avenge his brother's death.
他发誓为自己兄弟的死亡报仇。
C1 adjective /ɪkˈsiːdɪŋ/

Exceeding

过度的; 超越的
Meaning
going beyond; surpassing; extremely
Example
The project was completed with exceeding excellence.
该项目以极高的卓越完成。
C1 noun /ˈpɔːsɪti/

paucity

稀缺 / 缺乏
Meaning
the presence of something in only small or insufficient quantities
Example
The project was delayed due to a paucity of funds.
由于资金短缺，项目被推迟了。
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 əˈtrɪʃ.ən

attrition

消耗
Meaning
The process of reducing something's strength or effectiveness through sustained attack or pressure.
Example
The company faced high employee attrition due to job dissatisfaction.
由于工作不满意，公司面临高员工流失率。
C1 adjective /ˈmɒnstrəs/

Monstrous

极其大的; 令人震惊的邪恶或错误; 不正常或不自然
Meaning
extremely large; shockingly evil or wrong; abnormal or unnatural
Example
The monstrous crime shocked the entire community.
那个怪异的罪行震惊了整个社区。
C1 noun /ˈɑːdəsi/

odyssey

漫长的旅行
Meaning
a long, adventurous journey; a series of experiences
Example
Her career has been an odyssey of challenges and achievements.
她的职业生涯是一场挑战和成就的漫长旅行。
C1 noun ˈeʃ.ə.lɒn

echelon

级别，等级，阶层
Meaning
A level or rank in an organization, a profession, or society.
Example
He climbed to the upper echelon of the corporate world.
他爬升到了公司世界的最高层。
C1 verb /aʊtˈlɪv/

outlive

比…活得长
Meaning
to live longer than someone or something else
Example
She outlived all her siblings.
她活过了所有的兄弟姐妹。
C1 verb /ˈmɑːrʃəl/

marshal

组织
Meaning
To arrange or organize people, events, or resources in an orderly way.
Example
The teacher marshaled the students for the field trip.
老师组织学生参加远足。
C1 noun /ɪmˈpjʊərəti/

impurity

杂质
Meaning
the state of being unclean or contaminated; a substance that makes something impure
Example
The scientist removed every impurity from the water sample.
科学家去除了水样中的所有杂质。
C1 adjective /ˌrɛtroʊˈæktɪv/

retroactive

追溯的
Meaning
applying to a period before it was enacted or established
Example
The new law was made retroactive to cover past cases.
新法律追溯适用于过去的案件。
C1 adjective /ˈɪnərmoʊst/

Innermost

最深的; 最个人的
Meaning
most private and secret; deepest; most personal
Example
She shared her innermost feelings with her closest friend.
她与最亲密的朋友分享了她最深的感受。
C1 adjective /snaɪd/

snide

讽刺的
Meaning
mocking or insulting in an indirect way
Example
He couldn’t resist making a snide comment about her dress.
他忍不住对她的裙子做出讽刺的评论。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdʒʊəriəs/

injurious

有害的
Meaning
Causing or likely to cause harm or damage.
Example
Smoking is injurious to health.
吸烟对健康有害。
C1 adjective dɪˈskrɪmɪnətɔːri

discriminatory

歧视性
Meaning
Making or showing an unfair or prejudicial distinction between different categories of people or things.
Example
Discriminatory policies triggered protests.
歧视性政策引发了抗议。
C1 verb /ˈdʒʌmbəl/

jumble

混合
Meaning
to mix things together in a confused or untidy way
Example
Don't jumble all the papers together in one pile.
不要把所有的文件混在一起。
C1 adjective /ˈpɜːrsənəbl/

personable

迷人
Meaning
having a pleasant appearance and manner; attractive and friendly
Example
The new teacher is very personable and easy to talk to.
新老师非常迷人且容易交谈。
C1 noun ˌnæʃ.ən.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

nationalization

国有化
Meaning
The process of a government taking control of private property or industry.
Example
The nationalization of banks was aimed at stabilizing the economy.
银行的国有化旨在稳定经济。
C1 noun /krʌks/

crux

关键
Meaning
the most important or decisive point of an issue
Example
The crux of the problem lies in poor communication.
问题的关键在于沟通不畅。
C1 noun /ˌsʌb.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən/

substitution

替换
Meaning
the action of replacing someone or something with another
Example
The substitution of the old system with the new one was difficult.
将旧系统替换为新系统是困难的。
C1 noun ˈsɛlf pəˈzɪʃən

self-possession

自控力
Meaning
The quality of being calm and confident and in control of one's emotions; composure.
Example
His self-possession during the crisis was remarkable.
他在危机中的自控力令人钦佩。
C1 verb /ˈænɪmeɪt/

animate

动画
Meaning
to bring to life or make lively; to create animation for films or cartoons
Example
The artist will animate the characters for the movie.
艺术家将为电影动画化角色。
C1 noun /ˈwɔːtəʃɛd/

watershed

分水岭, 转折点
Meaning
An event or period marking a turning point in a situation; also refers to a ridge dividing two drainage areas.
Example
The independence movement was a watershed in the nation's history.
独立运动是国家历史中的一个分水岭。
C1 verb /ɪnˈfɛst/

infest

感染
Meaning
to overrun in large numbers, especially so as to cause damage or discomfort
Example
The old house was infested with rats.
老房子被老鼠感染。
C1 verb /dɪˈbeɪs/

debase

贬低
Meaning
to reduce the quality, value, or dignity of something
Example
Corruption can debase the values of a society.
腐败可能贬低社会的价值观。
C1 adverb /ˈvaɪtəli/

vitally

至关重要地
Meaning
in an extremely important or essential way; in a manner relating to life or vitality
Example
Access to clean water is vitally important for public health.
获得清洁的水对公共健康至关重要。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈhɛrənt/

inherent

固有的
Meaning
Existing in something as a natural, permanent, or essential quality.
Example
There are inherent risks in extreme sports.
极限运动中存在固有的风险。
C1 adjective /ˈmɔːrbɪd/

morbid

对令人不安或不愉快的主题的异常兴趣
Meaning
Having an abnormal interest in disturbing or unpleasant subjects such as death or disease.
Example
She had a morbid fascination with crime stories.
她对犯罪故事有一种莫比德的迷恋。