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 /ˈmɪʃ.ən.ɛr.i/

Missionary

传教士

Meaning

A person sent on a religious mission to promote their faith in a foreign country

Example

The missionary spent years teaching and helping people in remote villages.

传教士在偏远的村庄度过了多年，教导并帮助人们。

C1 noun, adjective /ˈkɪndrəd/

kindred

幸福

Meaning

A person's relatives or family; similar in nature or character.

Example

They discovered kindred spirits in each other.

当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。

C1 adjective ˈbɜːdʒənɪŋ

burgeoning

蓬勃发展

Meaning

Beginning to grow or increase rapidly; flourishing.

Example

The burgeoning tech industry has attracted many investors.

这个蓬勃发展的技术行业吸引了许多投资者。

C1 adjective /ˈriːɡəl/

regal

皇家

Meaning

Resembling or fit for a king; majestic or royal.

Example

The queen entered the hall with a regal presence.

女王带着皇家气质走进大厅。

C1 noun /səˈlaɪ.və/

Saliva

唾液

Meaning

the watery liquid secreted into the mouth by glands

Example

The dentist asked her to rinse the saliva from her mouth.

牙医让她把口腔里的唾液漱掉。

C1 noun /ˈmelənkəli/

Melancholy

忧郁; 深思熟虑的悲伤

Meaning

A feeling of pensive sadness; thoughtful or gentle sadness

Example

A deep melancholy settled over him after reading the old letters.

读完旧信后，他感到一阵深深的忧郁。

C1 noun /brɪˈɡeɪd/

brigade

消防队

Meaning

A large group of people organized for a specific purpose, especially a military unit.

Example

The fire brigade arrived quickly to put out the flames.

消防队迅速赶来扑灭火焰。

C1 verb /krɪndʒ/

cringe

感到尴尬

Meaning

To shrink back in fear, embarrassment, or discomfort.

Example

She cringed when she remembered her mistake.

她想起自己的错误时，感到非常尴尬。

C1 verb prəˈpel

propel

推动

Meaning

To drive, push, or cause to move in a particular direction, typically forward.

Example

Lack of proper guidance can propel adolescents toward delinquency.

缺乏适当的指导可能会推动青少年走向犯罪。

C1 noun/verb /ˈslʌmbər/

slumber

睡眠

Meaning

A state of sleep; to sleep lightly or rest.

Example

The child slumbered peacefully through the night.

孩子整夜安静地睡觉。

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。

C1 adjective /dɪˈmɛntɪd/

demented

精神错乱的 / 不理智的

Meaning

behaving irrationally due to mental illness or extreme excitement

Example

He looked demented after hearing the shocking news.

他在听到令人震惊的消息后看起来像个精神错乱的人。

C1 noun /ˌɪn.dɪˈsɪʒ.ən/

Indecision

优柔寡断; 怀疑; 犹豫不决

Meaning

the inability to make decisions quickly; uncertainty about what to do

Example

Her indecision about which job offer to accept caused her to miss both opportunities.

她对接受哪个工作机会的犹豫导致她错过了两个机会。

C1 adjective /klæd/

clad

穿戴 / 覆盖

Meaning

dressed or covered in a particular way

Example

The knight was clad in shining armor.

骑士穿戴着闪亮的盔甲。

C1 adjective ˌkɑːr.sɪ.nəˈdʒen.ɪk

carcinogenic

致癌的

Meaning

Having the potential to cause cancer in living tissue.

Example

Processed meat contains carcinogenic compounds.

加工肉类含有致癌的化合物。

C1 verb /ˈkænvəs/

canvass

征求选票

Meaning

to solicit votes or opinions; to examine thoroughly; to discuss in detail

Example

They will canvass the neighborhood for votes.

他们将在邻里为选票进行宣传。

C1 noun /ˌdɪsərˈteɪʃən/

dissertation

学位论文

Meaning

A long piece of writing on a particular subject, usually written for a university degree.

Example

She spent two years writing her doctoral dissertation.

她花了两年时间写她的博士论文。

C1 noun ˈlɪniɪdʒ

Lineage

家谱

Meaning

Direct descent from an ancestor; ancestry or pedigree.

Example

Tracing your lineage can reveal unknown ancestors.

追踪你的家谱可以揭示未知的祖先。

C1 adjective /ˈkɔːʃənˌɛri/

cautionary

警示性的

Meaning

serving as a warning; intended to prevent problems or mistakes by giving advice or examples

Example

The report offers a cautionary message about unchecked spending.

该报告对失控的支出发出了警示性的信息。

C1 noun /ˈkrɛvɪs/

crevice

裂缝

Meaning

a narrow crack or opening, especially in a rock or wall

Example

The lizard hid in a crevice between the stones.

蜥蜴藏在石头之间的裂缝中。

C1 noun /ˈkɪləˌwɒt/

kilowatt

千瓦

Meaning

a unit of power equal to 1,000 watts

Example

The generator produces ten kilowatts of electricity.

发电机产生十千瓦的电力。

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 verb /ɡɔːr/

gore

用角刺穿

Meaning

to pierce with horns or tusks; spilled blood

Example

The bull gored the matador during the fight.

公牛在斗牛过程中刺伤了斗牛士。

C1 verb /rɪˈvoʊk/

revoke

撤销

Meaning

To officially cancel or withdraw a decision, privilege, or right.

Example

The government decided to revoke his passport.

政府决定撤销他的护照。

C1 noun /ˈderˌdevəl/

daredevil

冒险者

Meaning

A person who enjoys doing dangerous or risky things.

Example

The stunt was performed by a famous daredevil.

这个特技是由一位著名的冒险者完成的。

C1 verb /əˈbaʊnd/

abound

充满

Meaning

To exist in large numbers or amounts.

Example

Opportunities abound in the field of technology.

在技术领域，机会比比皆是。

C1 adjective pərˈnɪʃəs

pernicious

有害的, 毁灭性的

Meaning

Having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.

Example

The pernicious effects of smoking are well-documented.

吸烟的有害影响被充分记录。

C1 adjective /ˈfɜːr.vənt/

fervent

热情的，激情四射的

Meaning

having or showing intense passion or enthusiasm

Example

She gave a fervent speech about climate change.

她发表了关于气候变化的热情演讲。

C1 verb, noun /ˈbreɪnˌwɒʃ/

brainwash

洗脑

Meaning

to manipulate someone into adopting certain beliefs by repeated pressure or propaganda; the act or process of such manipulation

Example

The group tried to brainwash new members with constant propaganda.

这个组织试图给新成员洗脑。

C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɛndɪŋ/

impending

即将来临

Meaning

about to happen soon, usually something unpleasant or threatening

Example

The villagers were worried about the impending flood.

村民们为即将来临的洪水感到担忧。

C1 noun /ɪkˈskriːʃən/

excretion

排泄

Meaning

the process of eliminating waste matter from the body

Example

Excretion is vital for maintaining a healthy body.

排泄对保持健康的身体至关重要。

C1 adjective /prəˈvoʊkɪŋ/

Provoking

挑衅的

Meaning

causing anger or strong reaction; irritating; stimulating

Example

His provoking comments made everyone angry.

他挑衅的评论让每个人都生气了。

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。

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。

C1 noun /brɪm/

Brim

边缘; 边沿

Meaning

the projecting edge of a hat; the edge or lip of something

Example

The wide brim of his hat protected him from the scorching sun.

他帽子宽大的边缘保护他免受炽热阳光的照射。

C1 noun /ˈvaɪəˌleɪtər/

violator

违规者

Meaning

A person who breaks or disregards a law, rule, or agreement.

Example

The police caught the traffic violator at the intersection.

警察在交叉口抓住了交通违规者。

C1 noun /ˈpɒp.i siːdz/

Poppy Seeds

罂粟种子

Meaning

tiny round seeds from the poppy plant used as a spice or garnish in cooking

Example

Poppy seeds are sprinkled on top of breads and used in Bengali curries.

罂粟种子撒在面包上，并用于孟加拉咖喱中。

C1 adjective /ˈsɒnɪk/

sonic

音速的

Meaning

Relating to or involving sound waves or speed of sound.

Example

The jet created a loud boom when it broke the sonic barrier.

喷气机突破声速壁垒时发出了巨大的爆炸声。

C1 adjective /ˈkæl.əs/

Callous

冷酷的; 无情的; 残忍的

Meaning

showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others; emotionally hardened

Example

He showed a callous disregard for others' feelings.

他表现出对他人感情的冷酷蔑视。

C1 adjective /ˈɒptɪməm/

optimum

最优

Meaning

Most conducive to a favorable outcome; best.

Example

To achieve optimum results, we need to improve efficiency.

为了获得最佳结果，我们需要提高效率。

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 moʊst ˈvʌlnərəbəl ˈneɪʃən

most vulnerable nation

最脆弱的国家

Meaning

A country that is highly exposed to risks and lacks adequate protection or resilience.

Example

Bangladesh is one of the most vulnerable nations to climate change.

孟加拉国是气候变化最脆弱的国家之一。

C1 verb /flɪntʃ/

flinch

退缩

Meaning

to suddenly move back or away due to fear or pain

Example

He didn’t flinch when the doctor gave him the injection.

他在医生给他打针时没有退缩。

C1 noun /ˈθʌroʊˌfɛr/

thoroughfare

主要街道

Meaning

a main road or public highway that goes through a place

Example

The new mall is located along the main thoroughfare.

新购物中心位于主要街道旁。

C1 noun /ˈlɪɡ.əmənt/

ligament

韧带组织

Meaning

A tough band of tissue that connects bones at a joint.

Example

He tore a ligament in his knee while playing football.

他在踢足球时撕裂了膝盖的韧带。

C1 adverb spɒnˈteɪnɪəsli

spontaneously

自发地

Meaning

In a spontaneous way; naturally and without planning or external cause.

Example

Children learn spontaneously through peer interactions.

孩子们通过与同龄人的互动，自发地学习。

C1 noun /ˈtɪt.bɪt/

Titbit

一小块美味的食物; 一小段有趣的信息

Meaning

a small piece of tasty food; a small interesting piece of information

Example

She served delicious titbits at the party.

她在派对上提供了美味的小吃。

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。

C1 adjective /ˈrep.jə.tə.bəl/

Reputable

声誉良好

Meaning

having a good reputation; respected and trusted

Example

She works for a reputable law firm in the city.

她在这座城市的一个声誉卓著的律师事务所工作。

C1 verb /ɪnˈhɪbɪt/

inhibit

抑制

Meaning

to prevent or restrain someone or something from acting freely; to hinder

Example

Fear can inhibit personal growth.

恐惧可能会抑制个人成长。

C1 adjective /kəˈrəʊsɪv/

corrosive

腐蚀性，损害

Meaning

tending to cause corrosion; harmful or destructive to materials or people

Example

The chemical is highly corrosive and should be handled with care.

该化学物质具有高度的腐蚀性，应该小心处理。

C1 adjective/verb /ˈwɒrəntɪd/

warranted

有理由的

Meaning

Justified or authorized under the circumstances.

Example

Her anger was warranted after the unfair treatment.

她的愤怒在不公平的待遇之后是有理由的。

C1 verb /ˈɡloʊbəlaɪz/

globalize

全球化

Meaning

to make something worldwide in scope or application; to integrate into a global system

Example

Many companies globalize their operations to reach international markets.

许多公司将业务全球化以进入国际市场。

C1 adjective /maɪˈɑːpɪk/

myopic

近视，狭隘的视野

Meaning

lacking foresight or long-term perspective; also refers to nearsightedness

Example

The company’s myopic strategy led to long-term losses.

公司的近视战略导致了长期损失。

C1 adjective /kənˈteɪ.dʒəs/

Contagious

传染性; 有感染力

Meaning

likely to spread to and affect others; infectious

Example

Her laughter is contagious and makes everyone smile.

她的笑声具有传染性，让每个人都微笑。

C1 noun /ˈsɔːrsəri/

sorcery

巫术

Meaning

the use of magical powers, especially through spells and enchantments

Example

The villagers believed the illness was caused by sorcery.

村民们相信疾病是由巫术引起的。

C1 noun /ˈsɪk.əl/

Sickle

镰刀

Meaning

a tool with a curved metal blade and short handle used for cutting grain crops

Example

The farmer harvested wheat using a traditional sickle.

农民用传统的镰刀收割小麦。

C1 adjective kənˈten.ʃəs

contentious

有争议

Meaning

Causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial.

Example

The contentious issue divided global leaders.

有争议的问题分裂了全球领导人。

C1 noun /ˈwɪtʃ.krɑːft/

witchcraft

巫术

Meaning

the practice of magical skills, spells, and abilities

Example

In old times, many people believed in witchcraft.

在古代，许多人相信巫术。

C1 noun /ˈkrɒkəri/

crockery

餐具

Meaning

Dishes, plates, cups, and other items made of earthenware or china.

Example

The hotel provided clean crockery for the guests.

酒店为客人提供了干净的餐具。

C1 verb /smɜrk/

smirk

得意的微笑

Meaning

to smile in a self-satisfied, smug, or silly way

Example

He smirked when he won the argument.

他在赢得争论时得意地笑了。

C1 noun /ˌɛkstrəˈdɪʃən/

extradition

引渡

Meaning

the official process of sending someone accused of a crime to another country or state

Example

The extradition of the suspect was delayed due to legal issues.

由于法律问题，嫌疑人的引渡被延迟了。

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 verb /ɪnˈkæp.sjʊ.leɪt/

encapsulate

概括

Meaning

To express the essential features of something succinctly; to summarize or contain within.

Example

The introduction should encapsulate the main points of the article.

引言应该概括文章的主要观点。

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, verb /ɪɡˈzɛmpt/

exempt

免除

Meaning

Free from an obligation or liability imposed on others.

Example

Students with high grades are exempt from the final exam.

成绩优异的学生可以免除期末考试。

C1 noun /bruːˈtæləti/

brutality

残暴

Meaning

extreme cruelty or violence; savage or inhumane treatment

Example

The brutality of the attack shocked the entire community.

这次攻击的残暴震惊了整个社区。

C1 adjective/adverb /ˌɒfˈhænd/

offhand

草率

Meaning

Without previous thought or preparation; casual and sometimes dismissive.

Example

She gave an offhand reply to his serious question.

她对他严肃的问题做出了一个草率的回答。

C1 adjective /suːˈpɜːr.flu.əs/

superfluous

多余的

Meaning

Unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.

Example

His speech contained too many superfluous details.

他的演讲包含了太多多余的细节。

C1 verb /rɪˈnaʊns/

renounce

放弃

Meaning

to formally declare rejection of something, such as a claim, belief, or way of life

Example

She renounced her citizenship to move abroad permanently.

她放弃了国籍以便永久定居国外。

C1 noun pɔɪz

poise

自信与冷静

Meaning

Natural confidence and composure maintained under pressure.

Example

A good speaker maintains poise under pressure.

一个好的演讲者在压力下保持冷静。

C1 noun /kənˈveɪəns/

conveyance

运输

Meaning

The action or process of transporting or carrying someone or something from one place to another.

Example

The conveyance of goods was delayed due to bad weather.

由于恶劣的天气，货物的运输被延迟。

C1 adjective ˈsɛd(ə)ntəri

sedentary

久坐的

Meaning

Characterized by much sitting and little physical activity.

Example

A sedentary lifestyle can lead to numerous health problems.

久坐的生活方式可能导致多种健康问题。

C1 noun /əˈseɪlənt/

assailant

攻击者

Meaning

a person who attacks another

Example

The police arrested the assailant at the scene.

警方在现场逮捕了攻击者。

C1 noun /ˈkruːsɪbəl/

crucible

严峻考验，熔炉

Meaning

a severe test or trial; a container used for heating substances to very high temperatures

Example

The team emerged stronger from the crucible of competition.

团队从竞争的熔炉中走了出来，变得更强大。

C1 noun /bɜːrθ/

Berth

卧铺; 船、火车或其他交通工具上的睡觉地方

Meaning

a sleeping place in a ship, train, or other vehicle; a place where a ship can dock

Example

I booked an upper berth on the overnight train.

我在夜间列车上预订了一个上铺。

C1 adjective, noun /ˈkeɪnaɪn/

canine

与狗有关的 / 犬齿

Meaning

Relating to dogs; also refers to the pointed teeth in humans and animals

Example

The police trained a canine unit for search operations.

警察训练了一个警犬单位进行搜寻工作。

C1 adjective /ˈvɛnəˌreɪtɪd/

venerated

受人尊敬的

Meaning

respected and admired deeply

Example

The venerated professor was honored with an award.

这位受人尊敬的教授获得了奖项。

C1 verb /ɪˈluːmɪneɪt/

illuminate

照亮

Meaning

To light up or make something clearer.

Example

Streetlights illuminate the road at night.

路灯在夜晚照亮了道路。

C1 noun /ˈzɪn.i.ə/

Zinnia

泽尼亚

Meaning

A colorful garden flower with daisy-like blooms, popular for its vibrant colors and long-lasting nature

Example

The garden was filled with bright zinnias in various colors.

花园里充满了各种色彩鲜艳的泽尼亚花。

C1 adverb /ˌmæθəˈmætɪkli/

mathematically

从数学上

Meaning

in a way that relates to mathematics; using numbers, formulas, or logical calculation

Example

The problem can be solved mathematically rather than by guesswork.

这个问题可以从数学上解决，而不是靠猜测。

C1 adjective /ˈvɪskəs/

viscous

粘性

Meaning

Having a thick, sticky consistency between solid and liquid.

Example

Honey is a viscous liquid that flows slowly.

蜂蜜是一种粘性液体，流动缓慢。

C1 noun flɛər

flair

天赋

Meaning

A natural ability to do something well.

Example

She has a flair for design, always creating visually stunning work.

她有设计的天赋，总是创造出视觉上令人印象深刻的作品。

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 adjective /pəˈleɪ.ʃəl/

palatial

宫殿般

Meaning

resembling a palace in being spacious and splendid

Example

They stayed in a palatial hotel during their vacation.

他们在度假时住在一间宫殿般的酒店里。

C1 verb /kəmˈprɛs/

compress

压缩

Meaning

to press or squeeze something so that it becomes smaller

Example

The file was compressed to save storage space.

文件被压缩以节省存储空间。

C1 verb /præns/

prance

高傲地走

Meaning

To move with high, springy steps, often to show off or attract attention.

Example

The horse pranced around the field gracefully.

那匹马骄傲地走过了田野。

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 /ˈpen.əns/

Penance

忏悔; 为做错事所接受的惩罚

Meaning

punishment that you accept for doing something wrong; an act of showing that you are sorry for sin

Example

The monk performed penance for his past mistakes.

和尚因他的过去错误而进行忏悔。

C1 verb /ˈdʒɒsl/

jostle

推挤

Meaning

to push, elbow, or bump against someone roughly, typically in a crowd

Example

The fans jostled each other to get closer to the stage.

粉丝们推搡着彼此，以便靠近舞台。

C1 noun /weɪl/

Wail

哀号; 叫喊

Meaning

a prolonged cry of pain, grief, or anger; to cry loudly

Example

The child's wail could be heard throughout the house.

孩子的哭声在整座房子里都能听到。

C1 noun /rɪˈkɒnɪsəns/

reconnaissance

侦察

Meaning

A survey or exploration, especially for military or strategic purposes.

Example

The soldiers conducted a reconnaissance of the enemy camp.

士兵们进行了敌营的侦察。

C1 verb /ˈkwɪvər/

quiver

颤抖

Meaning

To tremble or shake with slight but rapid motion.

Example

Her lips began to quiver as she tried not to cry.

她的嘴唇开始颤抖，因为她试图不哭。

C1 noun /ˈmɪlɪtəˌrɪzəm/

militarism

军事主义

Meaning

The belief in maintaining a strong military and using it aggressively to defend or promote national interests.

Example

The rise of militarism in the region caused tension among neighboring countries.

该地区军事主义的兴起引发了邻国之间的紧张局势。

C1 adjective /ˈraʊzɪŋ/

rousing

激动人心

Meaning

Exciting, inspiring, or stirring.

Example

The speaker delivered a rousing speech that moved the audience.

演讲者发表了一个激动人心的演讲，打动了观众。

C1 noun /krəˈʃɛndoʊ/

crescendo

声音逐渐增强

Meaning

a gradual increase in loudness or intensity, especially in music

Example

The orchestra built to a powerful crescendo before the finale.

乐队在结尾前逐渐增强了强烈的高潮。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈɒnəd/

unhonoured

未受尊敬的

Meaning

not respected or given the recognition that is deserved; treated without honor

Example

He felt unhonoured after his years of service were ignored.

他的多年服务被忽视后，他感到自己未受尊敬。

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 adjective /ˈfjuː.dəl/

feudal

封建的

Meaning

relating to the system of feudalism, a medieval social system based on land ownership and obligations

Example

The castle is a remnant of the feudal era.

城堡是封建时代的遗迹。

C1 noun /kənˈsɜːvəˌtɪzəm/

conservatism

保守主义

Meaning

A political or social philosophy promoting traditional institutions and resistance to change.

Example

Conservatism values tradition and gradual development.

保守主义重视传统和渐进的发展。

C1 adjective /əˈblaɪdʒɪŋ/

obliging

乐于助人

Meaning

Willing to help or do favors; accommodating.

Example

The staff at the hotel were very obliging and friendly.

酒店的工作人员非常乐于助人且友好。

C1 adjective əsˈtjuːt

astute

敏锐的或精明的

Meaning

Having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.

Example

His astute observations helped solve the complex problem.

他的敏锐观察帮助解决了复杂的问题。

C1 adjective məˈdʒes.tɪk

Majestic

雄伟的

Meaning

Having impressive beauty, dignity, or grandeur; regal and stately in appearance.

Example

The majestic Himalayas stand tall against the sky.

雄伟的喜马拉雅山高耸在天空中。

C1 noun səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒi

sustainable technology

可持续技术

Meaning

Technology designed to meet present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their needs.

Example

Sustainable technology ensures a cleaner future.

可持续技术确保更清洁的未来。

C1 noun /ˈplæn.teɪn ˈflaʊ.ər/

Plantain flower

芭蕉花

Meaning

The flower bud of a banana plant, used as a vegetable in cooking

Example

We cooked plantain flower curry for dinner.

我们为晚餐做了芭蕉花咖喱。

C1 noun /ˌkæm.əˈrɑː.dɚ.i/

camaraderie

友谊, 伙伴关系, 团结

Meaning

Mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together.

Example

The camaraderie among teammates was inspiring.

队友之间的友情令人鼓舞。

C1 adverb /ˈmiːk.li/

Meekly

顺从地; 温顺地

Meaning

in a quiet, gentle way; without resistance or protest

Example

He meekly accepted the criticism without arguing.

他顺从地接受了批评，没有争论。

C1 adjective /ˈsɪnjuəs/

sinuous

蜿蜒

Meaning

Having many curves, bends, or turns; winding.

Example

The hikers followed a sinuous path through the forest.

徒步旅行者沿着蜿蜒的路径穿过森林。

火灾

Meaning

a large, intense fire that is dangerously out of control

Example

The building turned into an inferno within minutes.

这座建筑在几分钟内变成了火灾。