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C1 noun /ˌtæm.bəˈriːn/

Tambourine

铃鼓
Meaning
a small drum with metal discs around the edge that jingle when shaken or hit
Example
She shook the tambourine to the rhythm of the music.
她随着音乐的节奏摇晃着坦布林。
C1 adjective /ˈtɪpsi/

tipsy

微醉
Meaning
slightly drunk
Example
She felt tipsy after just one glass of wine.
她在喝了一杯酒后感觉有点微醉。
C1 verb /ˈtɪŋkər/

tinker

修修补补
Meaning
to make small adjustments or repairs to something, often experimentally or imperfectly
Example
He likes to tinker with old radios in his garage.
他喜欢在他的车库里修修补补旧收音机。
C1 adjective /ˈθrɪfti/

thrifty

节俭
Meaning
using money and resources carefully and not wastefully
Example
She is very thrifty and always saves money for the future.
她非常节俭，总是为未来存钱。
C1 noun /ˈtrɛmər/

tremor

颤动
Meaning
a slight shaking movement in a person’s body or in the ground
Example
A small tremor was felt before the earthquake.
在地震前感到了轻微的颤动。
C1 verb trænˈsɛnd

transcend

超越
Meaning
To go beyond the limits of something; to surpass or exceed
Example
His effort to transcend traditional methods was commendable.
他超越传统方法的努力值得赞扬。
C1 noun /ˈtrɪlədʒi/

trilogy

三部曲
Meaning
a set of three related works, usually books or films, that form a connected story
Example
The director finally released the third film to complete the sci-fi trilogy.
导演最终发布了第三部电影，完成了这部科幻三部曲。
C1 noun, verb /ˈtætər/

tatter

Meaning
A torn piece of cloth or clothing; to become ragged or torn.
Example
The old flag hung in tatters after the storm.
C1 adverb /ˌðɛərˈtu/

Thereto

与此一起;
Meaning
to that; in addition to that
Example
The house and the garden attached thereto were sold.
房子和附带的花园已被出售。
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。
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。
C1 adjective ˈtæktɪkəl

tactical

战术
Meaning
Relating to or constituting actions carefully planned to gain a specific military or political end.
Example
Tactical thinking is crucial in business negotiations.
战术思维在商业谈判中至关重要。
C1 noun /ˈtraɪ.pɒd/

tripod

三脚架
Meaning
A three-legged stand used to support a camera, telescope, or other object.
Example
The photographer set up his camera on a tripod.
摄影师将他的相机放在三脚架上。
C1 noun /ˈtem.pɪst/

Tempest

暴风雨
Meaning
a violent storm with strong winds; a state of great disturbance or tumult
Example
The sailors struggled to navigate through the fierce tempest.
水手们努力在猛烈的暴风雨中航行。
C1 noun /trækt/

tract

地块
Meaning
an area of land; a system of organs in the body; a written pamphlet
Example
The forest tract was preserved as a wildlife sanctuary.
这片森林被保存为野生动物保护区。
C1 adjective /ˈθɪŋ.kə.bəl/

thinkable

可想的
Meaning
Capable of being imagined or conceived; possible to consider or believe
Example
It is hard to believe that such an outcome is even thinkable.
很难相信这样的结果甚至是可以想象的。
C1 noun /ˈtʌrɪt/

turret

一个较大塔楼或建筑物顶部的小塔
Meaning
A small tower on top of a larger tower or building, often used in castles or fortifications.
Example
The castle was guarded by soldiers stationed in the turret.
城堡由驻守在塔楼中的士兵守卫。
C1 noun /ˈtruː.ənt/

Truant

逃学的学生; 逃避责任的人
Meaning
a student who stays away from school without permission; a person who shirks duty
Example
The principal called the parents when their child was caught playing truant.
校长打电话给家长，当他们的孩子被抓到逃学时。
C1 noun /ˈtæl.i/

Tally

计数; 记录; 分数
Meaning
a count or record of a number or amount; a score or total
Example
Keep a tally of how many books you read this month.
记录你这个月读了多少本书。
C1 noun/verb /ˈtʌtʃ.ʌp/

touch-up

小修正或改进
Meaning
Small corrections or improvements made to something.
Example
The artist gave a quick touch-up to the painting.
艺术家对画作进行了快速的修饰。
C1 verb /ˈtrɛspəs/

trespass

Meaning
to enter someone's land or property without permission
Example
He was fined for trespassing on private land.
C1 noun /ˈtɜːrmɪnəs/

terminus

终点站
Meaning
the final point or end of something, especially the final station on a railway line
Example
The train finally arrived at the terminus after a long journey.
火车经过长时间的旅行后，终于到达了终点站。
C1 adjective /ˈtʌtʃi/

Touchy

敏感的
Meaning
easily upset or offended; overly sensitive
Example
He's very touchy about his height.
他对自己的身高非常敏感。
C1 verb /tɔːnt/

taunt

嘲弄
Meaning
to provoke or challenge someone with insulting remarks
Example
The bully tried to taunt him with cruel words.
那个霸凌者试图用残忍的话挑衅他。
C1 noun /ˈtɛnər/

tenor

男高音 / 一般基调
Meaning
the general meaning, drift, or character of something; a male singing voice between baritone and alto
Example
The overall tenor of his speech was hopeful and reassuring.
他演讲的总体基调是充满希望和安慰的。
C1 verb /trænˈzækt/

transact

进行交易
Meaning
to conduct or carry out business, a deal, or activity
Example
Customers can transact their banking online.
客户可以在线进行银行交易。
C1 adjective /ˈtækt.fəl/

Tactful

圆滑的; 老练的;
Meaning
showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with others or difficult situations
Example
He gave a tactful response to avoid hurting her feelings.
他给出了一个圆滑的回答，以避免伤害她的感情。
C1 noun/verb /ˈtæm.pər.ɪŋ/

tampering

非法篡改
Meaning
The action of interfering with something in order to cause damage or make unauthorized alterations.
Example
Tampering with evidence is a criminal offense.
篡改证据是犯罪行为。
C1 noun /treɪd fəˌsɪl.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

trade facilitation

贸易便利化
Meaning
The simplification, modernization and harmonization of export and import processes.
Example
Trade facilitation boosts economic growth.
贸易便利化促进经济增长。
C1 noun /twɪt/

Twit

傻瓜; 嘲笑
Meaning
a silly or foolish person; to tease or make fun of someone
Example
Don't be such a twit and listen carefully.
不要做傻瓜，仔细听。
C1 noun/verb /θrɒŋ/

throng

Meaning
A large, densely packed crowd of people or animals; to fill or be present in a place in large numbers.
Example
Tourists thronged the streets during the festival.
C1 noun /tækˈsɒnəmi/

taxonomy

分类科学
Meaning
The science or practice of classifying things, especially organisms.
Example
Modern taxonomy helps scientists organize and study biodiversity.
现代分类学帮助科学家组织和研究生物多样性。
C1 noun /truːs/

truce

停战
Meaning
An agreement between enemies or opponents to stop fighting for a certain time.
Example
The two countries agreed to a truce after weeks of intense fighting.
经过几周激烈的战斗后，两国同意了停战协议。
C1 noun /ˈtiːdiəm/

tedium

沉闷
Meaning
the state of being tedious; monotony or boredom
Example
The tedium of long meetings often drains motivation.
长时间会议的沉闷常常消耗动力。
C1 adjective /ˈtæntəmaʊnt/

tantamount

等同
Meaning
Equivalent in seriousness or effect; virtually the same as.
Example
His refusal to speak was tantamount to an admission of guilt.
他拒绝讲话等同于承认有罪。
C1 adverb /ˈðɛərfɔːr/

therefor

为此
Meaning
For that or for it.
Example
He received payment and gave a receipt therefor.
他收到了付款，并为此给出了收据。
C1 adjective /taɪˈtænɪk/

titanic

巨大的
Meaning
Of exceptional strength, size, or power.
Example
The company made titanic efforts to expand into new markets.
公司在开拓新市场时做出了巨大的努力。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈtrænzvɜːrs/

transverse

横向的
Meaning
situated or lying across something
Example
The transverse road connects two highways.
横向的道路连接了两条高速公路。
C1 noun /traɪˈbjuːnəl/

tribunal

法庭
Meaning
a court of justice or body established to settle disputes
Example
The case was heard in an international tribunal.
案件在国际法庭审理。
C1 noun /tækt/

tact

机智
Meaning
Adroitness and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues.
Example
He handled the situation with tact and professionalism.
他以机智和专业精神处理了这个情况。
C1 noun ˌtoʊ.kə.nɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

tokenization

将文本分解为较小的单位，如单词、短语或符号进行分析的过程。
Meaning
The process of breaking text into smaller units like words, phrases, or symbols for analysis.
Example
NLP uses tokenization to break text into smaller units.
NLP使用分词法将文本分解为更小的单位。
C1 adverb /ˌðɛrəˈbaʊt/

thereabout

大约
Meaning
Approximately or around that place, amount, or time.
Example
The repairs will cost five hundred dollars or thereabout.
修理费用大约五百美元。
C1 noun /twɪndʒ/

twinge

剧烈的痛苦
Meaning
a sudden, sharp pain or an emotional pang
Example
He felt a twinge of guilt after lying to his friend.
他在对朋友撒谎后感到一阵罪恶感的剧烈痛苦。
C1 noun ˌtraɪ.bjuˈnæl əv ˈdʒʌs.tɪs

tribunal of justice

司法法院
Meaning
A court of justice or judicial body that settles disputes or tries offenses.
Example
The Tribunal of Justice started the hearings promptly.
司法法院立即开始了听证会。
C1 noun /ˈtændʒənt/

tangent

Meaning
a straight line or plane that touches a curve or curved surface at a point but does not cross it
Example
The teacher drew a tangent to the circle on the board.
C1 verb/noun /ˈθrɒt.əl/

throttle

限制/控制速度
Meaning
To choke or strangle; to control the flow of fuel or power in an engine.
Example
The driver throttled the engine to slow down the car.
司机将发动机调速以减慢汽车速度。
C1 adjective /təˈren.ʃəl/

Torrential

倾盆大雨; 极其强烈的降雨
Meaning
falling rapidly in copious streams; extremely heavy rainfall
Example
The torrential rain flooded the streets within hours.
倾盆大雨在几个小时内淹没了街道。
C1 adjective /tɔːt/

taut

紧绷
Meaning
stretched or pulled tight; tense
Example
The rope was pulled taut between the two poles.
绳子在两个杆子之间拉得紧绷。
C1 adjective tɪˈneɪ.ʃəs

tenacious

顽强
Meaning
Not readily letting go of, giving up, or separated from an object that one holds, a position, or a principle; persistent.
Example
Her tenacious spirit helped her overcome hardships.
她顽强的精神帮助她克服了困难。
C1 verb /trəˈvɜːrs/

traverse

穿越
Meaning
To travel across or through something.
Example
They traversed the desert on camels.
他们骑着骆驼穿越沙漠。
C1 noun /ˈtrɛtʃəri/

treachery

背叛
Meaning
Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or nature.
Example
His treachery was revealed when he sided with the enemy.
当他站在敌人一方时，他的背叛被揭露了。
C1 verb /taʊt/

tout

宣传
Meaning
to promote, praise, or advertise aggressively
Example
The company touted its new product as a game-changer.
公司将其新产品宣传为游戏改变者。
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 verb /ˈtæmpər/

tamper

Meaning
To interfere with something in a harmful, unauthorized, or improper way.
Example
The evidence was tampered with before the trial.
C1 adverb /ˌðɛərˈɪn/

Therein

其中;
Meaning
in that place; in that respect
Example
The box contains many treasures, and therein lies its value.
盒子里有许多宝藏，而其中包含着它的价值。
C1 adjective /tænˈdʒɛnʃəl/

tangential

切线的
Meaning
relating to or along a tangent; slightly or indirectly related to something
Example
His remarks were tangential to the main topic of discussion.
他的评论与讨论的主题有点关系。
C1 noun /təˈlɛfəni/

telephony

电话系统
Meaning
the technology and systems for transmitting voice over distances by telephone
Example
Modern telephony has evolved to include internet-based calls.
现代的电话技术已经发展到包括基于互联网的通话。
C1 noun /tɒŋ/

tong

夹子
Meaning
a tool with two movable arms used to pick up and hold objects
Example
He used the tong to pick up the hot coal.
他用夹子拿起了热煤。
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 adjective /ˌtræn.zətˈlæn.tɪk/

transatlantic

跨越大西洋
Meaning
crossing or spanning the Atlantic Ocean
Example
They took a transatlantic flight from New York to London.
他们乘坐了一班从纽约到伦敦的跨大西洋航班。
C1 noun /ˈtæbloʊ/

tableau

定格画面
Meaning
a striking or artistic scene or arrangement of people or objects, often presented on stage or in art
Example
The actors froze in a tableau that captured the final moment of the play.
演员们定格在一个塔布劳中，捕捉到了戏剧的最后一刻。
C1 noun/verb /tæk/

tack

Meaning
a small sharp nail; or to change direction in sailing or approach something differently
Example
She used a tack to pin the paper on the wall.
C1 verb /ˈtɑːrnɪʃ/

tarnish

Meaning
To lose luster, especially as a result of exposure to air or moisture; to damage reputation.
Example
The silver jewelry tarnished quickly when left in the open air.
C1 noun /ˈtoʊtəm/

totem

神圣象征
Meaning
A natural object, animal, or symbol that is revered as a spiritual emblem by a group or tribe.
Example
The eagle is considered a sacred totem in many cultures.
老鹰在许多文化中被视为神圣的图腾。
C1 noun /trænsˈɡrɛʃən/

transgression

违反, 罪行
Meaning
an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; a violation or sin
Example
The court forgave his first transgression but warned him not to repeat it.
法院原谅了他的第一次违反行为，但警告他不要重复。
C1 verb /ˈtɒpl/

topple

倒塌
Meaning
to fall or cause to fall over; to overthrow
Example
The earthquake caused the old building to topple.
地震导致了旧建筑的倒塌。
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 /ˈtraɪ.fəl/

Trifle

琐事或无关紧要的事情
Meaning
something of little importance or value; a small amount
Example
Don't worry about such a trifle; it's not worth your time.
别为这种小事担心；它不值得你浪费时间。
C1 noun /ˈtriːtɪs/

treatise

论文
Meaning
a formal and systematic written work dealing with a subject in detail
Example
He wrote a treatise on modern economic theory.
他写了一篇关于现代经济理论的论文。
C1 noun /ˈtrævɪsti/

travesty

Meaning
A false, absurd, or distorted representation of something.
Example
The trial was a travesty of justice.
C1 noun /ˈtoʊ.pæz/

Topaz

托帕石
Meaning
a precious stone, typically colorless, yellow, or blue, used in jewelry
Example
The queen's crown was adorned with a magnificent blue topaz.
女王的王冠装饰着一颗美丽的蓝色托帕石。
C1 adjective /trænˈsen.dənt/

transcendent

超越或高于正常或仅仅是物理人类经验的范围
Meaning
Beyond or above the range of normal or merely physical human experience.
Example
His art has a transcendent quality.
他的艺术具有超越的品质。
C1 noun /ˈtaɪ.ɡrəs/

Tigress

母老虎
Meaning
an adult female tiger
Example
The powerful tigress hunted silently through the jungle.
强大的母老虎悄悄地穿越丛林。
C1 adjective /tɪˈrænɪkəl/

tyrannical

暴虐
Meaning
exercising power in a cruel or arbitrary way
Example
The tyrannical ruler silenced all opposition.
暴虐的统治者让所有的反对派都沉默了。
C1 noun /ˈtɒpˌsɔɪl/

topsoil

表土
Meaning
the top layer of soil, which is rich in organic matter and nutrients
Example
Farmers rely on healthy topsoil for good crop yields.
农民依赖健康的表土来获得丰收。
C1 verb /ˈtæn.tə.laɪz/

tantalize

诱惑
Meaning
To tease or torment someone with the promise of something desirable but unattainable.
Example
The aroma of the bakery tantalized the hungry children.
面包店的香气引诱了饥饿的孩子们。
C1 adjective /trænsˈfɜːrəbəl/

Transferable

可转移的
Meaning
able to be moved from one place to another; able to be given to someone else
Example
The skills you learn here are transferable to other jobs.
你在这里学到的技能可以转移到其他工作。
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 adjective /ˈtækt.ləs/

tactless

失礼
Meaning
showing a lack of sensitivity in dealing with others
Example
His tactless remark embarrassed everyone at the meeting.
他的失礼评论让会议中的每个人都感到尴尬。
C1 noun /ˈtɜːrbjələns/

turbulence

Meaning
Violent or unsteady movement of air, water, or some other fluid; disorder or conflict.
Example
The plane experienced severe turbulence during the flight.
C1 verb /ˈtɛðər/

tether

绑住
Meaning
To tie an animal with a rope or chain so it cannot move far.
Example
The farmer tethered the goat to a post.
农民把山羊绑在柱子上。
C1 noun, verb /tɪndʒ/

tinge

轻微的颜色或味道
Meaning
a slight added color, flavor, or feeling; to add a slight amount of color or quality
Example
Her voice was tinged with sadness.
她的声音带着一丝悲伤。
C1 verb /θræʃ/

thrash

殴打
Meaning
to beat someone or something violently; to move wildly or violently
Example
The angry man threatened to thrash his opponent.
愤怒的男人威胁要殴打他的对手。
C1 adjective ˈtæs.ɪt

tacit

默示
Meaning
Understood or implied without being openly expressed or stated
Example
Their mutual understanding was based on tacit agreement.
他们的相互理解建立在默示的协议基础上。
C1 adjective /ˈtɛnəbl/

tenable

可防御的
Meaning
able to be defended or maintained against attack or objection
Example
His argument was strong and tenable in court.
他的论点在法庭上既强大又可防守。
C1 adjective /ˈtɜːrnkiː/

turnkey

交钥匙
Meaning
ready for immediate use; a complete product or solution
Example
The company provides turnkey solutions for small businesses.
公司为小企业提供交钥匙解决方案。
C1 adjective /ˈtɛmpərəl/

temporal

世俗的，时间的
Meaning
Relating to worldly affairs or to time rather than spiritual matters.
Example
The monk gave up his temporal possessions to live a simple life.
僧侣放弃了他的世俗财产，选择过简单的生活。
C1 noun /truːp/

troupe

剧团
Meaning
A group of dancers, actors, or performers who work together.
Example
The theater troupe performed brilliantly on stage.
剧团在舞台上表现出色。
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 /ˈtuːsəm/

twosome

一对
Meaning
A pair of people considered together, often in a romantic or competitive context.
Example
They entered the dance competition as a twosome.
他们作为一对参加了舞蹈比赛。
C1 noun ˈθɜː.məl stres

thermal stress

热应力
Meaning
Stress caused by excessive heat that affects plant growth and development.
Example
High thermal stress affects plant growth.
高温应力影响植物的生长。
C1 noun /ˈtrɪb.jə.ter.i/

Tributary

支流
Meaning
a river or stream flowing into a larger river or lake
Example
The tributary joins the main river near the city.
支流在城市附近与主河汇合。
C1 verb /ˈtræŋ.kwɪ.laɪz/

tranquilize

镇静
Meaning
to make someone or something calm or less anxious, often by using drugs
Example
The veterinarian had to tranquilize the tiger before moving it.
兽医必须在移动老虎之前使其镇静。
C1 noun trəˈdʒek.tər.i

trajectory

轨道
Meaning
The path followed by a projectile flying or an object moving under the action of given forces.
Example
The satellite followed its intended trajectory.
卫星沿着预定的轨道飞行。
C1 noun /tiː ˈstreɪnər/

Tea-strainer

茶筛
Meaning
a small perforated device used to strain tea leaves from brewed tea
Example
I always use a tea-strainer when pouring tea into cups.
我在倒茶入杯时总是使用茶筛。
C1 adjective /təˈrɛstriəl/

terrestrial

陆生
Meaning
Relating to the Earth or land as opposed to the sea or air; living or growing on land.
Example
Humans are terrestrial beings who live on land.
人类是生活在陆地上的陆生生物。
C1 verb /trʌdʒ/

trudge

艰难行走
Meaning
To walk slowly and with heavy steps, typically because of exhaustion or harsh conditions.
Example
They had to trudge through the snow to reach the village.
他们不得不在雪中艰难地行走才能到达村庄。
C1 noun /təˈræntjʊlə/

tarantula

塔兰图拉
Meaning
A large hairy spider found in warm regions.
Example
The tarantula crawled across the desert floor.
塔兰图拉爬过沙漠的地面。
C1 adjective /ˈtɛsti/

testy

暴躁
Meaning
Easily irritated or annoyed.
Example
He became testy when asked the same question repeatedly.
当他一再被问到相同的问题时，他变得易怒。
C1 adjective /ˈtɛlˌteɪl/

telltale

揭示性
Meaning
Revealing something that is usually hidden; giving away a secret or clue.
Example
The telltale signs of fatigue were visible on his face.
疲劳的揭示性迹象在他脸上显而易见。
C1 noun /ˈtɒr.ənt/

Torrent

急流; 洪流
Meaning
a strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid; a sudden, violent, and copious outpouring
Example
The heavy rain created a torrent of water rushing down the mountain.
大雨造成了水流急速下山。
C1 noun /ˈθɪk.ɪt/

Thicket

灌木丛; 茂密的灌木生长
Meaning
a dense group of bushes or trees; a thick growth of shrubs
Example
The rabbit disappeared into the thicket.
兔子消失在灌木丛中。
C1 adjective /ˈtɔːrtʃuəs/

tortuous

曲折，复杂
Meaning
Full of twists and turns; excessively complex or complicated.
Example
The tortuous mountain road made driving very difficult.
曲折的山路让驾驶变得非常困难。
C1 noun /tiˈɑː.rə/

Tiara

头冠
Meaning
a jeweled ornamental crown worn on formal occasions
Example
The princess wore a sparkling diamond tiara at the royal ball.
公主在皇家舞会上戴着一顶闪亮的钻石头冠。
C1 noun /θiˈɒlədʒi/

theology

神学
Meaning
The study of the nature of God and religious beliefs.
Example
She is pursuing a degree in theology at the university.
她正在大学攻读神学学位。
C1 adjective /ˈtɜːrʃieri/

tertiary

Meaning
third in order, rank, or level
Example
He is pursuing his tertiary education at the university.
C1 noun /ˈtem.pər.ə.mənt/

Temperament

气质; 性格; 天性
Meaning
a person's natural disposition or mood; characteristic behavior patterns
Example
She has a calm temperament that helps her handle stress well.
她有一个平静的气质，这帮助她很好地应对压力。
C1 adjective /ˈtɔːrtʃərəs/

torturous

痛苦的
Meaning
Extremely painful or causing great suffering; relating to or involving torture.
Example
The journey through the desert was long and torturous.
穿越沙漠的旅程漫长且痛苦。
C1 adjective /ˈtɛmpərd/

tempered

调和
Meaning
having a specified temper or disposition; strengthened or moderated.
Example
She gave a tempered response to the criticism.
她对批评做出了调和的回应。
C1 noun /ˌtɛknɪˈkæləti/

technicality

技术性问题
Meaning
A small detail of law, rule, or procedure; a minor point that affects an outcome.
Example
The case was dismissed on a technicality.
案件因技术性问题被驳回。
C1 noun /ˌtrɛpɪˈdeɪʃən/

trepidation

忧虑
Meaning
a feeling of fear or anxiety about something that may happen
Example
She opened the letter with some trepidation.
她带着一些忧虑打开了信件。
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.
C1 adjective /traɪt/

trite

陈腐的
Meaning
Overused and lacking originality.
Example
The speech was full of trite phrases.
演讲中充满了陈词滥调。
C1 noun /ˈtraɪæd/

triad

三合会
Meaning
a group of three closely related people or things
Example
The project was managed by a triad of experts.
该项目由一个三人专家小组管理。
C1 noun ˌtrɪbjʊˈleɪʃən

tribulation

苦难
Meaning
A difficult time or suffering experience
Example
He endured many tribulations in his early years.
他在早年经历了许多苦难。
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 noun /ˌtrænsˈpɪəreɪʃən/

transpiration

蒸腾作用
Meaning
The process by which plants lose water through their leaves, which plays a crucial role in plant cooling, nutrient transport, and the water cycle.
Example
Transpiration plays a key role in the water cycle and plant growth.
蒸腾作用在水循环和植物生长中发挥着关键作用。
C1 adjective /ˈtɑːrdi/

tardy

迟到
Meaning
Delayed; arriving or happening late.
Example
The student received a warning for being tardy to class.
学生因上课迟到而收到警告。
C1 adjective /ˈtɪp.tɒp/

Tiptop

极好的；一流的
Meaning
of the highest quality; excellent; in perfect condition
Example
The car is in tiptop condition.
这辆车处于极好的状态。
C1 noun /ˈtɛknɪk/

technic

技巧
Meaning
A method, skill, or art in a particular field, especially in the arts or sciences.
Example
The artist’s technic in watercolor impressed the judges.
艺术家的水彩画技法给评委留下了深刻印象。