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B2 noun /tɛkˈnɪʃən/

technician

技术员
Meaning
a person skilled in the practical aspects of a particular science, art, or job
Example
The technician repaired the computer within an hour.
技术员在一个小时内修好了电脑。
A2 phrasal verb /lʊk ˈɑːftər/

look after

照顾
Meaning
to take care of someone or something; to be responsible for someone’s well-being
Example
She looks after her younger brother while their parents are at work.
父母上班时，她照顾弟弟。
B1 noun /ˈfeɪ.vər/

Favour

好意; 帮助; 仁慈
Meaning
approval, support, or liking for someone or something; a kind or helpful act
Example
Could you do me a favour and help me move this heavy box?
你能帮我一个忙，帮我搬动这个重箱子吗？
B2 noun /ˈfjuːʒən/

fusion

融合
Meaning
the process or result of joining two or more things together to form a single entity
Example
The restaurant offers a unique fusion of Asian and European cuisines.
餐厅提供独特的亚洲和欧洲美食融合。
B2 noun/verb /ˌbærɪˈkeɪd/

barricade

障碍物
Meaning
a barrier erected to block or defend against movement; to block a passage with obstacles
Example
Protesters built a barricade across the street.
抗议者在街道上建造了一个障碍物。
C1 noun /ˈpʌndɪt/

pundit

专家
Meaning
An expert in a particular subject or field who is frequently called upon to give opinions to the public.
Example
Political pundits debated the election results on television.
政治专家在电视上讨论了选举结果。
C2 verb /ˈproʊtjuːbəreɪt/

protuberate

膨胀
Meaning
To swell out or bulge.
Example
The roots began to protuberate from the ground.
根开始从土壤中膨胀出来。
B2 adjective ˈkʌtɪŋ ˌɛdʒ

cutting-edge

前沿, 创新, 尖端技术
Meaning
The most advanced or innovative; at the forefront of development.
Example
This company develops cutting-edge technology.
这家公司开发尖端技术。
B2 adjective /ˌædvənˈteɪdʒəs/

Advantageous

有利的; 有益的; 有利润的
Meaning
beneficial; favorable; profitable
Example
This position offers advantageous opportunities for career growth.
这个职位为职业发展提供了有利的机会。
C2 noun /ˌsæv.wɑːr ˈfeər/

savoir-faire

社交技巧
Meaning
The ability to act or speak appropriately in social situations; polished social skills.
Example
She handled the delicate situation with remarkable savoir-faire.
她以卓越的社交技巧处理了这一棘手的情况。
C1 noun /ˌænəsˈθetɪk/

anesthetic

麻醉剂
Meaning
A substance that causes loss of sensation or consciousness, especially used during surgery.
Example
The doctor administered a local anesthetic before stitching the wound.
医生在缝合伤口之前使用了局部麻醉剂。
B2 noun/verb /bʌst/

bust

Meaning
As a noun: A sculpture of a person's head, shoulders, and chest; As a verb: To break, smash, or arrest.
Example
The police busted the gang last night.
B2 adjective /self səˈfɪʃənt/

Self-sufficient

自给自足
Meaning
able to provide for oneself without depending on others
Example
The farm is completely self-sufficient in producing vegetables.
这个农场在蔬菜生产方面完全自给自足。
C2 noun /ˈvoʊkəbəl/

vocable

词汇
Meaning
a word, term, or sound that has meaning
Example
The dictionary contained thousands of vocables from different languages.
字典中包含来自不同语言的成千上万的词汇。
C1 verb /loʊð/

loathe

厌恶
Meaning
to feel intense dislike or disgust for
Example
He absolutely loathes being late to meetings.
他完全讨厌迟到会议。
A2 verb /klɪk/

click

点击
Meaning
to press a button on a computer mouse or similar device
Example
She clicked the link to open the website.
她点击了链接以打开网站。
A2 noun /ˈdeɪn.dʒər/

danger

危险
Meaning
The possibility of harm, injury, or loss.
Example
The hikers were in great danger during the storm.
徒步旅行者在暴风雨中处于极大危险中。
C1 verb pleɪɡd

plagued

困扰
Meaning
Troubled or afflicted persistently by problems or difficulties.
Example
People are plagued by anxiety and depression.
人们受到焦虑和抑郁的困扰。
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。
C2 adjective /ɪmˈplækəbl/

implacable

不可调和
Meaning
unable to be appeased, calmed, or pacified
Example
The soldiers faced an implacable enemy who refused to surrender.
士兵们面对着一个不可调和的敌人，他拒绝投降。
B1 noun ˈɑːkɪtektʃə(r)

architecture

建筑学
Meaning
The art or science of designing and constructing buildings.
Example
Ancient architecture is fascinating.
古代建筑学令人着迷。
C1 noun /ʃruː/

shrew

暴躁的女人 / 小鼠类动物
Meaning
a small mouse-like animal; also a woman with a bad temper
Example
The play describes a strong-willed woman as a shrew.
这部戏描述了一位坚强的女性，像一个暴躁的女人一样。
C2 verb /ˈkænənaɪz/

canonize

Meaning
To officially declare a dead person a saint; to regard as great or significant.
Example
The church canonized the martyr after years of investigation.
B1 noun ˈkɒn.fər.əns

conference

会议
Meaning
A formal meeting of people with a shared interest, typically one that takes place over several days.
Example
The climate conference emphasized renewable energy.
气候会议强调了可再生能源的重要性。
B2 noun /ˈnuː.səns/

Nuisance

麻烦; 打扰;
Meaning
a person, thing, or circumstance causing inconvenience or annoyance
Example
The constant noise from construction is a real nuisance.
建筑施工的持续噪音是一种真正的麻烦。
C2 adjective /ˈrɛpərəbəl/

reparable

可修复的
Meaning
able to be repaired or fixed
Example
The damage to the car was serious but still reparable.
汽车的损坏很严重，但仍然是可修复的。
C1 verb kəˈrɒb.ə.reɪt

corroborate

确认
Meaning
Confirm or give support to a statement, theory, or finding.
Example
The witness corroborated the defendant's testimony.
证人核实了被告的证词。
B1 noun æmˈbɪʃ.ən

ambition

雄心
Meaning
A strong desire to do or achieve something, typically requiring determination and hard work.
Example
Their ambition is to build a quantum computer.
他们的雄心是建立一台量子计算机。
C2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈvaʊ/

disavow

否认
Meaning
to deny responsibility for or connection with something
Example
He disavowed any involvement in the scandal.
他否认参与了丑闻。
B2 noun /kənˈtroʊlər/

controller

控制器
Meaning
a person or device that manages, directs, or regulates something
Example
The game controller made it easy to play the video game.
游戏控制器让玩视频游戏变得更容易。
C1 verb /bɔːk/

balk

拒绝
Meaning
to hesitate or refuse to proceed or comply
Example
She balked at signing the contract without reading it fully.
她犹豫着没有完全阅读合同就签署了。
C2 adjective /bɪˈfɒɡd/

befogged

困惑的, 模糊的
Meaning
Confused or clouded in mind; made unclear like being surrounded by fog.
Example
His mind felt befogged after the long and exhausting meeting.
在漫长而令人疲惫的会议后，他的思维感到困惑。
C1 verb /ˈʃækəl/

shackle

束缚
Meaning
to chain or restrain; to restrict someone’s actions or freedom
Example
Outdated regulations shackle small businesses and slow innovation.
过时的规定束缚了小企业并减缓了创新。
B1 verb /əˈrɛst/

arrest

逮捕
Meaning
to catch and hold by legal authority; to stop suddenly
Example
The police will arrest the suspect tomorrow.
警察明天会逮捕嫌疑人。
C1 adjective /rɪˈsɛsɪv/

recessive

隐性
Meaning
In genetics, relating to a trait that is expressed only when two copies of the gene are present.
Example
Blue eye color is often a recessive trait.
蓝色眼睛的颜色通常是隐性特征。
C2 noun /dɪˈtraɪtəs/

detritus

碎屑
Meaning
Waste or debris of any kind; fragments left from destruction or decay.
Example
The riverbank was covered with detritus after the flood.
洪水后，河岸被碎屑覆盖。
B2 noun /ˈʌndərkləʊðz/

underclothes

内衣
Meaning
Clothing worn beneath outer clothes, such as underwear or lingerie
Example
He folded his underclothes neatly before packing them.
他在打包前把内衣叠得整整齐齐。
A2 noun ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃən

competition

竞争
Meaning
The activity or condition of competing; rivalry for supremacy.
Example
Competition grew between language groups.
竞争在语言群体之间加剧。
B2 adjective /kɔːrs/

coarse

粗糙, 粗鲁
Meaning
Rough in texture or manner; not smooth or refined.
Example
The fabric felt coarse to the touch.
这块布料摸起来很粗糙。
C2 noun /ˌfɪziˈɑːɡrəfi/

physiography

地貌学
Meaning
the study of the physical features of the earth's surface
Example
He specialized in physiography to understand the landscape of the region.
他专攻地貌学，以了解该地区的景观。
C2 noun, adjective /ˈɡɒsəmər/

gossamer

轻薄物
Meaning
Something light, thin, and delicate, like a fine fabric or cobweb.
Example
The bride's veil was made of delicate gossamer fabric.
新娘的面纱是由精致的高萨梅尔布料做成的。
B1 noun /ˈvæk.siːn/

Vaccine

疫苗
Meaning
a substance that is put into the body to prevent a disease
Example
The COVID-19 vaccine has helped reduce severe illness.
COVID-19疫苗有助于减少重症疾病。
B2 verb /ˌriːprəˈdjuːs/

reproduce

再生产, 繁殖
Meaning
To make a copy of something; to generate offspring.
Example
Many animals reproduce rapidly in favorable conditions.
许多动物在有利的条件下快速繁殖。
B2 adjective /ˈpær.ə.lel/

Parallel

平行
Meaning
side by side and having the same distance continuously between them; similar or corresponding
Example
The two roads run parallel to each other for several miles.
这两条道路在好几英里内平行。
B2 noun ˈhɑːrvɪstɪŋ

harvesting

收获
Meaning
The process of gathering a ripe crop from the fields or collecting natural resources.
Example
Unregulated harvesting affects the biodiversity of oceans.
不受监管的收获影响着海洋的生物多样性。
C2 noun /kərˈmʌdʒən/

curmudgeon

脾气暴躁的老人
Meaning
a bad-tempered, cranky, or irritable person, usually old
Example
The old curmudgeon complained about everything in the neighborhood.
那位脾气暴躁的老人抱怨着邻里的一切。
B1 noun /ˈspiːʃiːz/

Species

物种; 类型
Meaning
a group of living organisms that can reproduce with each other; a type or kind
Example
The Amazon rainforest is home to thousands of animal species.
亚马逊雨林是成千上万动物物种的家园。
A2 noun /ˈfɔːrənər/ or /ˈfɑːrənər/

foreigner

外国人
Meaning
A person from another country.
Example
The city welcomes every foreigner with kindness.
这个城市欢迎每一位外国人。
C1 noun /ˈtriːkəl/

treacle

浓稠甜蜜的糖浆
Meaning
A thick, sweet syrup; excessively sentimental speech or writing.
Example
She poured treacle over the pancakes.
她把糖浆倒在了煎饼上。
C1 noun /ˈsɜːrmən/

sermon

讲道
Meaning
A religious discourse delivered by a preacher, often offering moral instruction or spiritual guidance.
Example
The pastor gave a moving sermon about compassion and forgiveness.
牧师做了一个关于同情和宽恕的感人讲道。
B1 noun /stiːl/

steel

钢铁
Meaning
a strong, hard metal made of iron and carbon
Example
The building was made from steel to ensure its durability.
建筑物是用钢铁建造的，以确保其耐久性。
B2 noun /ˌrɛɡ.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

regulation

由权威制定和维护的规则或指令
Meaning
A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority.
Example
Government regulation ensures fair business practices.
政府规则确保公平的商业实践。
C2 noun /ˈkʌvən/

coven

女巫集会
Meaning
a group or gathering of witches
Example
The witches met secretly in a coven in the forest.
女巫们在森林中的一个女巫集会中悄悄聚集。
C1 adjective /ˈen.vi.ə.bəl/

Enviable

值得羡慕的
Meaning
causing envy; desirable
Example
Her success was enviable among her peers.
她的成功在同事中是值得羡慕的。
C2 noun /ˌpliːnɪpəˈtɛnʃəri/

plenipotentiary

全权代表
Meaning
a person invested with full power to act on behalf of another, especially in diplomacy
Example
The ambassador was a plenipotentiary sent to negotiate the treaty.
大使是被派往谈判条约的全权代表。
A2 verb; adjective /broʊk/

broke

打破了；没钱
Meaning
past tense of break; having no money or being financially poor
Example
I broke my phone last night and now I’m completely broke.
我昨晚把手机弄坏了，现在一点钱也没有。
C1 noun /ˈdʒɔːn.dɪs/

jaundice

黄疸
Meaning
A medical condition in which the skin and eyes become yellow due to liver problems.
Example
The doctor diagnosed the baby with jaundice.
医生诊断出婴儿患有黄疸。
C1 adjective /dɪˈspɒndənt/

despondent

Meaning
feeling or showing deep hopelessness or discouragement
Example
She felt despondent after losing her job.
A2 noun /ˈnefjuː/

nephew

侄子
Meaning
the son of one’s brother or sister
Example
My nephew is studying at the university.
我的侄子在大学学习。
C2 noun /ˈsɪŋkrəˌnɪzəm/

synchronism

同步
Meaning
The simultaneous occurrence of events or actions.
Example
The synchronism of the dancers' movements amazed the audience.
舞者动作的同步让观众感到惊讶。
A2 noun /ˈmaɪkroʊweɪv/

Microwave

微波炉
Meaning
an electric oven that uses electromagnetic radiation to heat food quickly
Example
She heated the leftover pizza in the microwave for two minutes.
她把剩余的披萨放进微波炉加热了两分钟。
C2 adjective /ˌnɒnˈtrɪviəl/

nontrivial

非平凡
Meaning
Not simple or easy; requiring effort or significant thought.
Example
Solving the equation turned out to be a nontrivial task.
解决方程被证明是一个非平凡的任务。
B2 verb /stɪtʃ/

stitch

幸福
Meaning
to sew with needle and thread; to join pieces of fabric
Example
She will stitch the torn dress carefully.
她无法掩饰她收到奖项时的幸福。
B1 noun /ˈpɜː.sən.əl ˈdeɪ.tə/

personal data

个人数据
Meaning
Information that relates to an individual's private, sensitive, or identifiable data
Example
Protecting personal data is crucial in the digital age.
保护个人数据在数字时代至关重要。
C1 noun ˌpraɪɔːrɪtaɪˈzeɪʃən

prioritization

优先排序
Meaning
The action or process of deciding the relative importance or urgency of things.
Example
Effective prioritization ensures resources are used efficiently.
有效的优先排序确保资源得到有效利用。
C2 noun /friːz/

frieze

浮雕带
Meaning
a decorative horizontal band, often sculpted or painted, usually on a wall near the ceiling
Example
The frieze above the entrance depicts scenes from ancient mythology.
入口上方的浮雕带描绘了古代神话中的场景。
C2 verb /poʊˈtɛnʃiˌeɪt/

potentiate

增强
Meaning
To increase the power, effect, or likelihood of something.
Example
Caffeine can potentiate the effects of some medicines.
咖啡因可以增强某些药物的效果。
B2 verb /ʌnˈfəʊld/

unfold

展开或打开
Meaning
to open or spread out something that was folded; to gradually reveal or develop
Example
She unfolded the letter carefully.
她小心地展开了信件。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈsɪdərət/

inconsiderate

不体贴
Meaning
Thoughtless; showing a lack of concern for others.
Example
It was inconsiderate of him to play loud music late at night.
他在深夜播放大声音乐，显得很不体贴。
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？
C1 verb /flɑp/

flop

失败
Meaning
to fall or move heavily and clumsily; to fail completely
Example
The new movie flopped at the box office.
新电影在票房上失败了。
C2 adjective /ˌpɑːrsɪˈmoʊniəs/

parsimonious

吝啬
Meaning
unwilling to spend money or use resources; stingy
Example
The company was too parsimonious to invest in better equipment.
公司太吝啬，无法投资更好的设备。
B2 adjective /ˈtʃuː.zi/

Choosey/Choosy

挑剔的; 非常挑选的; 对喜欢或接受的东西非常挑剔
Meaning
very careful in choosing; selective; particular about what one likes or accepts
Example
He's very choosy about the restaurants where he eats.
他对他吃的餐馆非常挑剔。
C1 adjective/adverb /əˈmɪs/

amiss

错误的
Meaning
Not quite right; inappropriate or out of place.
Example
Something seems amiss with the car's engine.
汽车的引擎似乎有些错误。
C1 adjective /ˈstætʃətɔːri/

statutory

法定的
Meaning
Required, permitted, or enacted by law.
Example
The company must comply with all statutory regulations.
公司必须遵守所有法定规定。
C1 noun /ˈlæb.ə.rɪnθ/

labyrinth

迷宫, 复杂的路径网络
Meaning
A complicated network of paths or passages; an intricate and confusing arrangement.
Example
The city's streets were like a labyrinth.
城市的街道像迷宫一样。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːr.tɪ.tjuːd/

fortitude

坚韧
Meaning
Courage in pain or adversity; mental and emotional strength in facing difficulty.
Example
She faced adversity with great fortitude.
她以巨大的勇气面对困境。
B2 adjective /kənˈsɪd.ər.ɪt/

Considerate

体贴; 体贴入微
Meaning
showing careful thought about the feelings or wishes of others; thoughtful
Example
He is always considerate of others' feelings.
他总是考虑到别人的感受。
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 /ˈsiː.naɪl/

senile

与年龄相关的虚弱
Meaning
Showing the weaknesses of old age, especially mental decline.
Example
The old man became senile and forgot familiar faces.
老人变得衰老，忘记了熟悉的面孔。
B1 verb meɪnˈteɪn

maintain

保持
Meaning
To keep in good condition; to preserve or sustain.
Example
Maintaining discipline in educational institutions is crucial.
在教育机构中保持纪律至关重要。
A1 noun /hæt/

Hat

帽子
Meaning
a covering for the head, typically with a brim and worn outdoors
Example
He always wears a hat when working in the garden.
他在花园工作时总是戴着帽子。
C1 adjective /ˈplæsɪd/

placid

平静的，安宁的
Meaning
calm and peaceful, not easily disturbed
Example
She had a placid expression despite the chaos around her.
尽管周围一片混乱，她的表情依然平静。
C2 noun /ˌɪn.strəˈmɛn.təl.ɪst/

instrumentalist

乐器演奏者
Meaning
A person who plays a musical instrument.
Example
The instrumentalist played a beautiful solo on the violin.
乐器演奏者在小提琴上演奏了一首美丽的独奏曲。
B2 verb /ˈdɛzɪɡneɪt/

designate

指定
Meaning
to officially assign, appoint, or indicate something or someone
Example
The committee will designate a new chairperson next week.
委员会下周将指定一位新主席。
C2 adjective /ˈbɪliəs/

bilious

胆汁的
Meaning
Relating to bile or an ill-tempered, irritable disposition.
Example
He became bilious after hearing the unfair criticism.
他在听到不公正的批评后变得暴躁。
C1 noun /ˈdɑː.mə.saɪl/

domicile

住所
Meaning
A person's legal residence or permanent home.
Example
He declared Canada as his legal domicile.
他宣布加拿大为他的法定住所。
B2 noun /ˈkaʊn.tər/

counter

柜台
Meaning
a flat surface in a shop, bank, or kitchen where transactions or work are done
Example
The cashier stood behind the counter.
收银员站在柜台后面。
C2 adjective /ˌsɒpəˈrɪfɪk/

soporific

幸福
Meaning
tending to induce drowsiness or sleep; causing sleepiness
Example
The professor's lecture was so soporific that half the class fell asleep.
当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的快乐。
B2 noun /məˈskiː.toʊ net/

Mosquito-net

蚊帐
Meaning
a fine mesh fabric used to cover beds or windows to keep mosquitoes and other insects out
Example
We use a mosquito net to protect ourselves from insect bites.
我们使用蚊帐来保护自己，防止被虫子叮咬。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈtændʒəbl/

intangible

无形的
Meaning
Unable to be touched or grasped; not having a physical presence.
Example
Trust is an intangible quality in relationships.
信任是关系中一种无形的品质。
B2 noun /braʊ/

brow

额头
Meaning
the part of the face above the eyes; forehead
Example
She wiped the sweat from her brow.
她擦去了额头上的汗水。
A2 noun /ˈfɑː.mɪŋ/

farming

农业
Meaning
the activity or business of growing crops and raising animals for food or other products
Example
Farming requires both hard work and knowledge about the land.
农业需要辛勤的工作和对土地的知识。
A1 noun /ˈtiː.tʃər/

Teacher

老师
Meaning
a person who teaches students in a school or other educational institution
Example
The teacher explained the math problem clearly to the students.
老师清楚地向学生解释了数学问题。
C2 adjective /ˈviː.ni.əl/

Venial

可原谅的；不严重错误；轻微的
Meaning
forgivable; not seriously wrong; minor
Example
His late arrival was considered a venial offense.
他的迟到被认为是一个可原谅的过错。
C1 adjective /ˈraʊ.di/

Rowdy

吵闹的; 无序的; 破坏性的
Meaning
disorderly; unruly; noisy and disruptive
Example
The rowdy children were making too much noise.
吵闹的孩子们制造了太多噪音。
C2 adjective /ˈkɒndaɪn/

condign

应得的
Meaning
deserved, appropriate, and fitting (especially punishment)
Example
The criminal received condign punishment for his crimes.
罪犯因其罪行受到了应得的惩罚。
A2 noun /ræt/

Rat

老鼠
Meaning
a large long-tailed rodent that is typically considered a pest
Example
The rat scurried across the kitchen floor.
老鼠在厨房的地板上快速跑过。
C1 noun /ˈɪtʃ.i.nəs/

itchiness

痒
Meaning
The quality or condition of feeling an irritating sensation on the skin that causes a desire to scratch.
Example
Eye itchiness often leads to rubbing.
眼睛的痒感常常导致揉搓。
C2 noun /ɪˌkwɪvəˈkeɪʃən/

equivocation

使用含糊不清的语言
Meaning
The use of ambiguous language to conceal the truth or to avoid committing oneself.
Example
The politician’s equivocation frustrated voters who wanted a clear answer.
政治家的模棱两可让想要清晰答案的选民感到沮丧。
C2 adjective /sɛpˈtɛnɪəl/

septennial

每七年一次
Meaning
Occurring every seven years.
Example
The festival is a septennial tradition in the village.
这个节日是村里每七年一次的传统。
C1 noun /hoʊks/

Hoax

骗局; 欺骗; 愚弄
Meaning
a humorous or malicious deception; something intended to trick or deceive people
Example
The news about aliens landing turned out to be an elaborate hoax created by pranksters.
外星人着陆的新闻结果证明是一种由恶作剧者创造的精心策划的恶作剧。
B1 noun /ˈtʃiːtər/

cheater

作弊者
Meaning
a person who cheats or acts dishonestly to gain an advantage
Example
He was caught and labeled as a cheater during the exam.
他在考试中被称为作弊者。
C1 verb /pərˈplɛks/

perplex

困惑 / 迷惑
Meaning
To confuse or puzzle someone.
Example
The complex instructions perplexed the students.
复杂的指示使学生感到困惑。
B2 adverb /ˈθɪkli/

Thickly

密集地
Meaning
in a thick manner; densely; heavily
Example
The forest was thickly wooded with tall pine trees.
森林被高大的松树密集覆盖。
B1 verb /kəˈmɪt/

commit

Meaning
To carry out or perpetrate an act; to pledge or bind to a course of action.
Example
He committed a serious mistake in the report.
C1 adjective /fɪkˈtɪʃəs/

fictitious

虚构的, 假的
Meaning
not real or true; imaginary or fabricated
Example
The story he told was entirely fictitious.
他讲的故事完全是虚构的。
C1 verb /ˈpoʊ.lə.raɪz/

polarize

极化
Meaning
to divide or cause to divide into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions or beliefs
Example
The controversial decision polarized public opinion.
有争议的决定使公众意见分成了两个对立的阵营。
C1 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈækt/

counteract

反作用
Meaning
to act against something in order to reduce its effect
Example
The medicine helps counteract the side effects of the treatment.
这药有助于抵消治疗的副作用。
A2 noun /ˈθiːətər/

theater

剧院
Meaning
a building or area for dramatic performances
Example
We are going to the theater tonight.
我们今晚要去剧院。
A2 adjective /ˈtiːnˌeɪdʒ/

teenage

青少年
Meaning
relating to or characteristic of people aged between 13 and 19 years old
Example
She spent her teenage years in a small town.
她在一个小镇度过了她的青少年岁月。
C2 verb /bɪˈdaɪzən/

bedizen

华丽装饰
Meaning
to dress up or decorate in a showy or tasteless way
Example
She was bedizened with cheap jewelry.
她用便宜的珠宝装饰自己。
C2 noun (plural, informal) /skædz/

scads

一大堆
Meaning
A large number or quantity of something (informal).
Example
She has scads of friends in the city.
她在城市里有一大堆朋友。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈsɛnʃuəl/

sensual

性感
Meaning
Relating to or involving gratification of the senses and physical pleasure.
Example
The painting had a sensual quality that captivated viewers.
这幅画有一种性感的质量，吸引了观众。
B2 verb /wɛd/

wed

结婚
Meaning
to marry someone; to enter into a marriage
Example
They decided to wed in a small ceremony by the beach.
他们决定在海滩举行一个小型婚礼。
B1 noun ˌhjuː.mən ˈraɪts

human rights

人权
Meaning
A right that is believed to belong justifiably to every person.
Example
Human rights protect individual freedoms.
人权保护个人自由。
C2 noun /ˈrɪɡməˌroʊl/

rigmarole

麻烦事
Meaning
a long, complicated, and confusing process or story
Example
Getting a visa was such a rigmarole of paperwork and interviews.
获得签证是一个繁琐的文书工作和面试过程。
C2 noun /ˈhaʊsˌbreɪkɪŋ/

housebreaking

入室盗窃
Meaning
the crime of breaking into a house with intent to steal
Example
The thief was arrested for housebreaking.
小偷因入室盗窃被捕。
C1 adjective /ɪˈneɪn/

inane

无意义的, 傻的
Meaning
lacking sense, meaning, or significance; silly or pointless
Example
The movie was criticized for its inane dialogue.
这部电影因其无意义的对话而受到批评。
C2 verb /bɪˈɡaɪl/

beguile

迷住 / 通过欺骗来吸引
Meaning
to charm or enchant someone, often in a deceptive way
Example
She beguiled the audience with her storytelling.
她通过讲故事迷住了观众。