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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 noun /ˈnɔː.zi.ə/

Nausea

恶心
Meaning
a feeling of sickness with an inclination to vomit
Example
The motion of the boat caused severe nausea.
船的晃动引起了严重的恶心感。
A2 noun /prəˈdʌkʃən/

production

生产
Meaning
the process of manufacturing or creating something
Example
The production of this film took over a year.
这部电影的制作超过了一年。
B2 adjective /ˈprɪm.ɪ.tɪv/

Primitive

原始的; 基础的; 粗糙的; 未开发的; 简单的
Meaning
ancient; basic; crude; undeveloped; simple
Example
The tribe still uses primitive tools for hunting and farming.
部落仍然使用原始工具进行狩猎和耕种。
A2 adjective /ˈjuːʒəl/

usual

常见
Meaning
habitually or typically occurring or done
Example
It’s our usual meeting spot.
这是我们常见的会议地点。
C1 noun /ˈkiːpˌseɪk/

keepsake

纪念品
Meaning
An object kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event.
Example
She gave me a small locket as a keepsake of our friendship.
她送给我一个小吊坠，作为我们友谊的纪念品。
C1 adjective /prɪˈzʌmp.tʃu.əs/

presumptuous

自负的
Meaning
Overconfident, rude, or taking liberties without permission.
Example
It was presumptuous of him to make that decision without consulting others.
他在没有征求他人意见的情况下做出决定，显得非常自负。
B2 noun /ˈpæd.ɪŋ/

padding

填充物 / 垫层
Meaning
soft material added for comfort, protection, or to fill space
Example
The chair had extra padding for comfort.
椅子上有额外的衬垫以增加舒适感。
C1 noun ˌkæl.ɪˈbreɪ.ʃən

calibration

校准
Meaning
The action or process of adjusting or determining the accuracy of measuring instruments.
Example
The accuracy of a scale depends on regular calibration.
秤的准确性取决于定期校准。
A1 noun, verb /bʊk/

book

Meaning
A set of written, printed, or blank pages fastened together; to arrange for someone to have a seat, room, or ticket in advance.
Example
I booked a table at the restaurant for dinner.
C1 verb /əˈsæsɪneɪt/

assassinate

刺杀
Meaning
To murder someone important, often a political or religious leader, usually by surprise attack.
Example
The rebels planned to assassinate the king.
反叛者计划刺杀国王。
B2 noun /ˈstɑːrt.ʌp/

startup

初创企业
Meaning
A newly established business, especially a small technology or business company that is just beginning operations.
Example
The startup secured funding from investors.
这家初创公司获得了投资者的资金。
C2 noun /reɪθ/

wraith

幽灵
Meaning
A ghost or ghostlike image of someone, especially seen shortly before or after their death.
Example
A wraith appeared in the fog near the old castle.
在旧城堡附近的雾中出现了一个幽灵。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːr.teɪ/ or /fɔːrt/

forte

强项
Meaning
a strong ability or talent; something one does particularly well
Example
Cooking is definitely her forte.
做饭绝对是她的强项。
B1 noun /ɪnˈʃʊərəns/

insurance

保险
Meaning
An arrangement by which a company provides compensation for loss, damage, or illness in return for a premium.
Example
He bought health insurance to cover medical expenses.
他购买了健康保险以支付医疗费用。
C1 adjective /ˌmiː.diˈoʊ.kər/

mediocre

平庸
Meaning
Of only average quality; not very good.
Example
The movie was entertaining but overall mediocre.
这部电影很有趣，但总体来说平庸。
B2 adjective /səˈraʊndɪŋ/

surrounding

周围的
Meaning
located all around a particular place or thing; nearby
Example
The surrounding hills were covered in mist.
周围的山丘被雾气覆盖。
C1 verb /ɪˈnʌnsieɪt/

enunciate

清晰地发音
Meaning
to pronounce words clearly; to express an idea clearly
Example
The teacher asked him to enunciate each word.
老师让他清晰地发音每个单词。
C2 verb /ɛnˈdʒɔɪn/

enjoin

命令，禁止
Meaning
to instruct or urge someone to do something; to prohibit legally
Example
The judge enjoined the company from continuing its activities.
法官禁止公司继续其活动。
C2 noun /prəˈtuːbərəns/

protuberance

肿块
Meaning
A rounded swelling or lump on a surface.
Example
The doctor examined the small protuberance on his arm.
医生检查了他手臂上的小肿块。
C1 noun ˌvɛn.əˈreɪ.ʃən

veneration

崇敬
Meaning
Great respect; reverence; the action of regarding with great respect or reverence.
Example
Many cultures show veneration for their ancestors.
许多文化表现出对祖先的崇敬。
B2 verb /kənˈstrʌkt/

construct

建造
Meaning
to build or form something by putting parts together
Example
They plan to construct a new bridge over the river.
他们计划在河上建一座新桥。
C1 noun /ˈklæmər/

clamor

喧嚣
Meaning
a loud and confused noise, especially of people shouting insistently
Example
The clamor of the protesting crowd filled the square.
抗议人群的喧嚣充满了广场。
B1 noun freɪzɪz

phrases

短语
Meaning
A small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit, typically forming a component of a clause.
Example
Learn common phrases for daily use.
学习日常使用的常见短语。
B2 adjective /ɪsˈlɑːmɪk/

islamic

伊斯兰的
Meaning
relating to Islam, its followers, or its teachings
Example
The city has many Islamic cultural centers.
这座城市有许多伊斯兰文化中心。
C2 adjective /ɔːrˈθɑːɡənl/

orthogonal

正交
Meaning
at right angles; independent or unrelated
Example
In mathematics, two vectors are orthogonal if their dot product is zero.
在数学中，如果两个向量的点积为零，它们就是正交的。
B2 noun /ˈliːf.lət/

Leaflet

传单; 宣传单
Meaning
a printed sheet of paper containing information or advertising and usually distributed free
Example
She handed out leaflets about the environmental campaign.
她分发了有关环保运动的传单。
B2 noun /pəˈzeʃ.ən/

Possession

财产; 所有权; 控制
Meaning
something that belongs to someone; the state of having or owning something
Example
The house has been in their family's possession for generations.
这座房子已经成为他们家族的财产好几代人。
B1 adjective /ˈhɑːrmfəl/

Harmful

有害的
Meaning
causing or likely to cause harm; damaging
Example
Smoking is harmful to your health.
吸烟对健康有害。
B1 noun /əˈsɛmbli/

assembly

集会
Meaning
a group of people gathered together for a common purpose or the act of putting parts together to form something
Example
The school held an assembly to discuss the new rules.
学校举行了一个集会来讨论新的规则。
C2 adjective /ˈbrætɪʃ/

brattish

任性
Meaning
acting like a spoiled child; behaving in an annoying, self-centered way
Example
The brattish boy threw a tantrum when he didn’t get his toy.
那个任性的男孩因为没有得到玩具而发脾气。
B1 adverb /ˈsel.dəm/

Seldom

很少
Meaning
not often; rarely; infrequently
Example
She seldom goes to the cinema.
她很少去电影院。
C2 adjective /həˈmɑː.lə.ɡəs/

homologous

同源的 (结构)
Meaning
Having the same relation, relative position, or structure, especially due to evolutionary origin.
Example
The wings of bats and the arms of humans are homologous structures.
蝙蝠的翅膀和人类的手臂是同源结构。
C2 adjective /ˈblɪŋkəd/

blinkered

目光狭窄
Meaning
Having a limited or narrow outlook; unable or unwilling to consider other perspectives.
Example
His blinkered attitude stopped him from seeing the bigger picture.
他那种目光狭窄的态度使他无法看到更大的画面。
C2 noun /ɛnˈsɪklɪkəl/

encyclical

教皇通谕
Meaning
a formal letter sent by the Pope to Catholic churches, usually addressing important issues
Example
The Pope issued an encyclical on climate change and moral responsibility.
教皇发布了关于气候变化和道德责任的通谕。
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。
A2 adjective kɑːm

calm

平静
Meaning
Not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions; peaceful.
Example
The calm environment supports healing.
安静的环境有助于康复。
C2 verb /ˌmɪsəˈproʊpriˌeɪt/

misappropriate

滥用
Meaning
to use something dishonestly or illegally for one's own purposes
Example
He was accused of misappropriating company funds.
他被指控滥用公司的资金。
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。
B2 noun /frɔːd/

Fraud

欺诈
Meaning
wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain
Example
The company was investigated for credit card fraud and money laundering.
公司因信用卡欺诈和洗钱被调查。
C2 noun /ˈɪn.dɪ.dʒəns/

indigence

贫困
Meaning
a state of extreme poverty or destitution
Example
The charity was founded to help people living in indigence.
这个慈善组织成立是为了帮助生活在贫困中的人们。
C2 noun /ˈpæn.θi.ɪ.zəm/

pantheism

泛神论
Meaning
The belief that God and the universe are identical, or that everything is a manifestation of God.
Example
Spinoza’s philosophy is often associated with pantheism.
斯宾诺莎的哲学常与泛神论相关联。
A2 noun /buːt/

Boot

靴子
Meaning
sturdy footwear covering the foot and ankle or lower leg
Example
He laced up his hiking boots before the mountain trek.
他在山地旅行前穿上了他的登山靴。
C1 adjective sɪˈmæn.tɪk

semantic

与语言中的意义相关
Meaning
Related to meaning in language; concerning the interpretation of words and sentences.
Example
AI models use semantic analysis to understand context.
人工智能模型使用语义分析来理解上下文。
C1 noun /ˈkoʊtʃ.mən/

Coachman

马车夫
Meaning
a person who drives a horse-drawn carriage or coach
Example
The coachman skillfully guided the horses through the busy streets.
马车夫熟练地引导着马匹穿过繁忙的街道。
A1 adjective/verb/adverb /friː/

free

自由
Meaning
Not under the control or in the power of another; able to act or be done as one wishes.
Example
The children are free to play outside.
孩子们可以自由地在外面玩。
C2 adjective /ˈbɪbjələs/

bibulous

醉鬼
Meaning
Excessively fond of drinking alcohol.
Example
His bibulous habits worried his family.
他的醉鬼习惯让他的家人很担心。
C1 verb /wɛt/

whet

Meaning
To sharpen the blade of a tool or to stimulate interest or appetite.
Example
The smell of food whetted my appetite.
C1 verb /ˈtɪpɪfaɪ/

typify

代表
Meaning
to represent or be a typical example of something
Example
His leadership style typifies the new corporate culture.
他的领导风格体现了新的企业文化。
C2 verb /ˈædjʊˌleɪt/

adulate

过度奉承
Meaning
to praise or flatter excessively
Example
The fans adulated the actor after his performance.
粉丝们在演员的表演后赞美了他。
C2 adjective /dɪˈstɛnsəbl̩/

distensible

可伸展的
Meaning
Capable of being stretched or expanded.
Example
The stomach is a distensible organ that can expand after eating.
胃是一个可伸展的器官，在进食后可以膨胀。
C2 noun /kəmˈpɛndiəm/

compendium

汇编
Meaning
A collection of concise but detailed information about a subject.
Example
The book is a compendium of ancient myths and legends.
这本书是关于古代神话和传说的汇编。
B1 noun ˈtʊə.nə.mənt

tournament

锦标赛
Meaning
A series of contests between a number of competitors, competing for an overall prize.
Example
The tournament showcased exceptional talent.
锦标赛展示了卓越的才能。
B2 noun /əˈmɛnəti/

amenity

便利设施
Meaning
a useful or pleasant facility or feature of a place
Example
The apartment has every amenity needed for comfortable living.
公寓里有所有必要的便利设施，供舒适生活使用。
B2 verb /stæk/

stack

Meaning
to arrange things in a neat pile or one on top of another
Example
He stacked the books neatly on the shelf.
C1 adjective /ˈdɪzməl/

Dismal

阴沉的; 沮丧的; 令人悲伤的
Meaning
gloomy; depressing; causing sadness or despair
Example
The weather was dismal with heavy rain and dark clouds.
天气阴沉，伴随大雨和黑暗的云层。
C1 noun əˈrɪd.ɪ.ti

aridity

干旱
Meaning
The state of being extremely dry, especially having insufficient rainfall to support vegetation.
Example
The aridity of the land is increasing due to climate change.
由于气候变化，土地的干旱正在加剧。
A2 noun /drʌɡ/

drug

毒品
Meaning
a substance used as a medicine or an illegal addictive substance
Example
The doctor prescribed a new drug for the illness.
医生为这种疾病开了新药。
A1 determiner, pronoun, adverb /ɔːl/

all

所有
Meaning
the whole quantity or extent of something; every one of something
Example
She spent all her money on books.
她把所有的钱都花在书上。
C2 noun /ˈæl.kə.laɪ ækt/

Alkali Act

碱性法案
Meaning
A British law passed in 1863 to regulate the emission of hydrochloric acid gas from alkali works, representing one of the first pieces of environmental legislation.
Example
The Alkali Act of 1863 was one of the first environmental laws.
1863年的碱性法案是最早的环境法律之一。
C1 adjective əˈblɪv.i.əs

oblivious

无意识的
Meaning
Being completely unaware of surrounding events.
Example
He was oblivious to the noise around him while reading.
他在阅读时完全没有意识到周围的噪音。
C1 adjective /ɒˈstɛnsəbl/

ostensible

表面上
Meaning
stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so
Example
His ostensible reason for leaving was illness, but many doubted it.
他离开的表面上原因是生病，但许多人对此表示怀疑。
C1 noun /ˈtæm.ər.ɪnd/

Tamarind

罗望子
Meaning
a brown tropical fruit with a tangy, sour taste used in cooking and beverages
Example
Tamarind is commonly used in Asian and Middle Eastern cuisines for its sour flavor.
罗望子因其酸味在亚洲和中东料理中常用。
C1 adjective /ˈɔːbərn/

auburn

红棕色
Meaning
reddish-brown in color, especially used to describe hair
Example
She has long auburn hair that shines in the sunlight.
她有一头长长的红棕色头发，在阳光下闪闪发光。
C2 noun /pɒmˈpɒsəti/

pomposity

自大, 傲慢
Meaning
self-important behavior or exaggerated dignity
Example
His speech was full of pomposity and arrogance.
他的演讲充满了自大和傲慢。
B2 noun /ˈskɒlərʃɪp/

scholarship

奖学金
Meaning
an award or grant to support a student's education
Example
She received a scholarship to study abroad.
她获得了一项奖学金，以便出国留学。
C2 noun /ˈæp.ɪˌkʌl.tʃər/

apiculture

养蜂
Meaning
The practice of keeping and raising bees for honey and other products.
Example
Apiculture plays a vital role in agriculture by supporting pollination.
养蜂在农业中起着至关重要的作用，支持授粉。
B2 noun /ˈædvərtaɪzər/

advertiser

广告商
Meaning
a person or company that advertises a product, service, or event
Example
The advertiser paid millions for a Super Bowl commercial spot.
广告商为超级碗广告位置支付了数百万。
C1 verb /əˈfɪʃieɪt/

officiate

主持
Meaning
To perform official duties, especially in a ceremony or as a referee.
Example
The priest will officiate the wedding ceremony.
牧师将主持婚礼仪式。
B1 noun /rɪˈpleɪsmənt/

replacement

替代
Meaning
the act of substituting one thing or person for another
Example
She got a replacement for her damaged phone.
她为她损坏的手机找到了一个替代品。
B1 adjective /ˈɛd.jʊ.keɪ.tɪd/

educated

有教养的
Meaning
Having received a good level of formal schooling or training; knowledgeable
Example
She is an educated woman who values lifelong learning.
她是一个受过良好教育的女性，重视终身学习。
B2 verb kəˈlæbəreɪt

collaborate

合作
Meaning
To work jointly with others, especially in an intellectual endeavor; cooperate.
Example
Volunteers often collaborate with local organizations.
志愿者经常与当地组织合作。
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。
A2 verb /səkˈsiːd/

succeed

成功
Meaning
to achieve the desired aim or result; to do well
Example
She worked hard to succeed in her career.
她努力工作，力图在事业中取得成功。
A2 noun /reɪt/

rate

费率
Meaning
the cost or price of something, or the amount at which something happens
Example
The rate of inflation is increasing every year.
通货膨胀率每年都在上升。
C1 verb /kwentʃ/

quench

解渴
Meaning
to satisfy thirst by drinking; to extinguish fire
Example
He drank water to quench his thirst after the long run.
他跑完步后喝水解渴。
B1 noun /ˈwaɪər/

wire

电线
Meaning
a thin, flexible thread of metal used to conduct electricity or connect things
Example
The electrician fixed the wire to restore the power.
电工修理了电线以恢复电力。
C2 noun /əˌbɑː.məˈneɪ.ʃən/

abomination

可憎的事物
Meaning
a thing that causes disgust or hatred
Example
Slavery was considered an abomination.
奴隶制被认为是一种可憎的事物。
C2 verb /ˈeksɪkreɪt/

execrate

痛恨
Meaning
To feel or express great loathing or hatred for something.
Example
The community execrated the corrupt politician.
社区谴责了腐败的政治家。
B2 noun /prəˈvaɪdər/

provider

供应商
Meaning
a person or thing that provides something.
Example
The service provider ensures that all customers receive timely support.
服务供应商确保所有客户及时获得支持。
C2 noun /ɡɜːrθ/

girth

周长
Meaning
the measurement around the middle of something, especially a person's waist or a tree trunk
Example
The tree's girth measured nearly five feet.
树的周长测量接近五英尺。
C2 noun /ˌmɪsˈnoʊmər/

misnomer

错误的名字
Meaning
A wrong or inaccurate name or designation.
Example
Calling the tiny dog a 'giant' is a misnomer.
称呼这只小狗为“巨人”是一个错误的名字。
B2 adverb /rɪˈɡɑrdləs/

regardless

不管
Meaning
without paying attention to the current situation or condition
Example
She will go to the party regardless of the weather.
她将去派对，不管天气如何。
B1 noun ˌɔː.ɡən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃənz

organizations

组织
Meaning
Organized groups of people with a particular purpose
Example
Organizations play a key role in policymaking.
组织在政策制定中发挥着重要作用。
C2 noun ˌsɜːkəmˈspekʃən

circumspection

谨慎, 避免风险
Meaning
The quality of being wary and unwilling to take risks; prudence.
Example
His circumspection ensured no mistakes were made.
他的谨慎确保没有犯错误。
C2 noun /ˈbɛlˌwɛðər/

bellwether

趋势引领者
Meaning
A person or thing that leads or indicates a trend.
Example
The company is seen as a bellwether of the technology industry.
该公司被视为科技行业的趋势引领者。
C2 adjective /ˈsɪmiən/

simian

类人猿的
Meaning
Relating to, resembling, or affecting apes or monkeys.
Example
The scientist studied the simian behavior of the chimpanzees.
科学家研究了黑猩猩的类人猿行为。
C2 noun /hɔːɡ plʌm/

Hog plum

豺果
Meaning
tropical fruit with yellow skin and sour taste
Example
Hog plums are often used to make pickles and chutneys.
豺果常用于制作腌制食品和酸辣酱。
C2 noun /kænˈtoʊnmənt/

Cantonment

军营
Meaning
a military base or permanent military station
Example
The soldiers lived in the cantonment outside the city.
士兵们住在城市外的军营里。
C1 adjective /ˈsæk.rəˌsæŋkt/

sacrosanct

神圣不可侵犯的
Meaning
Regarded as too important or valuable to be interfered with; sacred.
Example
Freedom of speech is considered sacrosanct in democratic societies.
言论自由在民主社会中被视为神圣不可侵犯的。
C1 adjective /haɪˈdrɔːlɪk/

hydraulic

液压的
Meaning
operated by the pressure of liquid, especially water or oil
Example
The mechanic repaired the hydraulic system of the machine.
机械师修理了机器的液压系统。
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。
A1 adjective /ˈfrɛndli/

friendly

幸福
Meaning
Kind and pleasant; showing goodwill and affection.
Example
The shop owner is very friendly to new customers.
她收到奖项时无法掩饰自己的幸福。
B2 noun /əˈplɔːz/

applause

掌声
Meaning
the sound of people clapping their hands to show approval or enjoyment
Example
The actor received loud applause after his performance.
演员在表演后收到了热烈的掌声。
C1 noun /foʊ/

foe

敌人
Meaning
an enemy or opponent
Example
The knight fought bravely against his foe.
骑士勇敢地与他的敌人作战。
C2 verb /həˈbɪtʃuˌeɪt/

habituate

使习惯
Meaning
to make someone accustomed to something
Example
The monks habituated themselves to meditation.
僧侣们已经习惯了冥想。
C2 verb /kædʒ/

cadge

乞讨
Meaning
To beg or obtain something, especially food or money, without paying for it.
Example
He tried to cadge a free meal from the restaurant.
他试图从餐厅要一顿免费的饭。
B2 noun /ˈpɔːt.fəʊ.li.əʊ/

portfolio

工作集、样本或工作清单
Meaning
A collection of work or samples demonstrating skills and expertise.
Example
His portfolio showcased his diverse range of skills.
他的投资组合展示了他广泛的技能。
A2 adjective /ˈwɪndi/

windy

有风的
Meaning
characterized by strong wind; also, using too many words and saying little
Example
It was so windy that the umbrellas flipped inside out.
风太大了，伞都被吹翻了。
B1 adverb /ˈkʌrəntli/

currently

目前
Meaning
at the present time; now
Example
He is currently working on a new project.
他目前正在做一个新项目。
A2 noun /ˈrɛsɪpi/

recipe

食谱
Meaning
a set of instructions for preparing a particular dish, including a list of the ingredients required
Example
I found a great recipe for chocolate cake.
我找到了一个很棒的巧克力蛋糕食谱。
A2 adjective /ˈleɪ.zi/

Lazy

懒惰; 不愿意工作
Meaning
idle; unwilling to work; sluggish
Example
He was too lazy to clean his room on the weekend.
他周末太懒，不愿意打扫房间。
B2 verb /rɪˈtriːv/

retrieve

找回
Meaning
to get something back that was lost or taken; to recover
Example
She managed to retrieve her lost phone from the taxi.
她成功地从出租车中找回了她丢失的手机。
C2 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈstɛnsəbl/

inextensible

不可伸展的
Meaning
Not capable of being stretched or extended.
Example
This rope is made of an inextensible material.
这根绳子是由不可伸展的材料制成的。
C2 noun /ˌnɒvəˈlɛt/

novellette

短篇小说
Meaning
A short novel or long short story.
Example
The author published a novellette as a preview of her upcoming series.
作者作为她即将发布的系列的预览，发布了一个短篇小说。
C2 noun /ˌdɪspjuːˈteɪʃən/

disputation

争论
Meaning
a formal debate or argument
Example
The disputation between the two scholars lasted for hours.
两位学者之间的争论持续了好几个小时。
B1 noun /ˈhɑːrdˌwɛr/

hardware

硬件
Meaning
the physical parts of a computer or electronic system, such as the monitor, keyboard, and processor
Example
The company upgraded its computer hardware to improve performance.
公司升级了计算机硬件以提高性能。
A1 noun /ɡɪft/

Gift

礼物; 天赋;
Meaning
a thing given willingly to someone without payment; a present; a natural ability or talent
Example
She received a beautiful jewelry gift from her grandmother on her birthday.
她在生日时收到了祖母送的精美珠宝礼物。
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。
C2 adjective /ɪmˈpɪəriəs/

imperious

专横
Meaning
Arrogantly domineering or overbearing.
Example
Her imperious tone made it hard for others to argue.
她那种专横的语气让其他人很难反驳。
B2 noun /buˈkeɪ/

Bouquet

花束
Meaning
an attractively arranged bunch of flowers, especially one presented as a gift or carried at a ceremony
Example
The bride carried a beautiful bouquet of white roses down the aisle.
新娘携带着美丽的白玫瑰花束走过过道。
A2 adverb /ˈsʌm.weər/

Somewhere

某处
Meaning
in or at some place; in an unspecified location
Example
I left my keys somewhere in the house.
我把钥匙放在屋子里的某处。
C1 adjective /ˈspɑːrtn/

spartan

斯巴达式
Meaning
showing simplicity and lack of luxury; austere
Example
He lived in a spartan room with just a bed and a chair.
他住在一个斯巴达式的房间里，只有一张床和一把椅子。
C1 noun /ˈʌp.tɜːn/

upturn

改善
Meaning
An improvement or upward trend in a situation, especially in business or economy.
Example
The company experienced an upturn in sales last quarter.
该公司在上个季度销售情况有所改善。
B2 adjective /ˈhændi/

handy

易于使用
Meaning
convenient to use or easily accessible; skillful with the hands
Example
This pocket knife is very handy when you go camping.
这把口袋刀在露营时非常有用。
B2 verb /ˈtɜːrmɪˌneɪt/

terminate

终止
Meaning
to bring something to an end or to stop something from continuing
Example
The company decided to terminate his contract.
公司决定终止他的合同。
C2 verb /əˈleɪ/

allay

缓解
Meaning
to reduce the intensity of fear, worry, or pain; to calm
Example
The teacher tried to allay the students’ fears before the exam.
老师在考试前试图缓解学生们的恐惧。
C2 noun /ˈmædrɪɡəl/

madrigal

Meaning
A short, lyrical poem set to music, typically from the Renaissance period.
Example
The choir performed a beautiful madrigal from the 16th century.
C2 verb /ˈsʌbdʒʊˌɡeɪt/

subjugate

征服
Meaning
To bring under domination or control, especially by conquest.
Example
The empire sought to subjugate the neighboring kingdoms.
帝国试图征服邻国。
B2 noun /kriːk/

creek

小溪
Meaning
a small stream or narrow river
Example
We went fishing by the creek near our house.
我们在离家很近的小溪旁钓鱼。
C1 adjective /dɪˈsɜːrnəbl/

discernible

明显的
Meaning
able to be seen, recognized, or understood
Example
There was a discernible change in his behavior.
他的行为发生了明显的变化。