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B2 noun /ˈtes.tɪ.moʊ.ni/

Testimony

证词; 证据
Meaning
a formal written or spoken statement given in a court of law; evidence or proof
Example
The witness gave compelling testimony during the trial.
证人在审判过程中提供了令人信服的证词。
A2 noun /ˈdʒuːəlri/

jewellery

珠宝
Meaning
ornamental items worn for personal adornment, such as rings, necklaces, or bracelets, often made of precious metals or stones
Example
She wore beautiful jewellery to the wedding.
她在婚礼上戴了漂亮的珠宝。
A1 noun /ˈbrʌðər/

brother

兄弟
Meaning
a male sibling
Example
My brother is two years older than me.
我的兄弟比我大两岁。
A2 noun /pæθ/

path

小径
Meaning
a way or track laid down for walking or made by continual treading
Example
She walked along the narrow path through the forest.
她沿着森林中的小径走。
B2 noun /wiːd/

Weed

杂草
Meaning
a wild plant growing where it is not wanted; unwanted plant
Example
The garden was full of weeds that needed to be removed.
花园里满是杂草,需要清除。
B2 noun /ˈpæθweɪ/

pathway

小径
Meaning
a route or course along which something travels or progresses
Example
The narrow pathway led to the hidden garden.
狭窄的小径通向隐藏的花园。
A1 verb /teɪk/

take

拿,带
Meaning
to get possession of; to carry or bring with oneself
Example
Please take this book to the library.
请把这本书带到图书馆。
C2 noun /ˈræp.aɪn/

rapine

掠夺
Meaning
the violent seizure of someone's property
Example
The war was marked by rapine and destruction.
这场战争以掠夺和破坏为标志。
C1 verb /ɪnˈlaɪvən/

enliven

使生动
Meaning
to make something more lively, interesting, or cheerful
Example
Her jokes helped enliven the dull meeting.
她的笑话帮助让枯燥的会议变得生动。
A2 verb /ˈhɜːri/

hurry

赶快
Meaning
to move or act with great speed; to rush
Example
We need to hurry or we'll be late.
我们得赶快,否则我们会迟到。
C2 verb /ˈvɪlɪfaɪ/

vilify

幸福
Meaning
to speak or write about someone in an abusive or disparaging manner
Example
The politician was vilified in the media for his controversial remarks.
当她收到奖项时,她无法隐藏自己的幸福。
C2 adjective /kəˈmoʊdiəs/

commodious

宽敞
Meaning
spacious and comfortable; having plenty of room
Example
They rented a commodious apartment in the city.
他们在城市里租了一间宽敞的公寓。
B2 noun /pʌls/

Pulse

豆类
Meaning
edible seeds of leguminous plants such as lentils, beans, and peas
Example
Pulses are an excellent source of protein for vegetarians.
豆类是素食者的优秀蛋白质来源。
C2 noun /ˈfetiʃ/

fetich

费蒂什
Meaning
an object believed to have magical powers or to be inhabited by a spirit
Example
The villagers treated the statue as a powerful fetich.
村民把雕像视为一个强大的费蒂什。
C2 noun /ˈdeɪ.mæn/

day-man

日工
Meaning
a worker employed by the day; a day laborer
Example
The farmer hired a day-man to help with the harvest.
农民雇佣了一个日工来帮助收割。
C1 adverb /əˈbrɛst/

abreast

并排
Meaning
side by side and facing the same direction; informed about something
Example
The soldiers marched two abreast down the street.
士兵们并排走在街上。
B1 verb /ˈsʌfər/

suffer

遭受
Meaning
to experience pain, distress, or hardship
Example
She suffered from a severe headache all day.
她整天忍受剧烈的头痛。
C1 noun /rɪˈvɜːrʒən/

reversion

逆转
Meaning
the act of returning to a previous state or condition
Example
The new policy marked a reversion to traditional methods.
新政策标志着回归传统方法。
C1 adjective /pərˈpɔːrtɪd/

purported

所谓的
Meaning
alleged or claimed to be true, often without proof
Example
The purported evidence was later proven false.
所谓的证据后来被证明是错误的。
B2 noun /ˈsɛktər/

sector

行业
Meaning
a distinct part or area of an economy, society, or industry
Example
The technology sector is growing rapidly.
科技行业正在迅速发展。
C1 noun /ʌnɪmˈpɔːrtəns/

unimportance

不重要
Meaning
the state or quality of being insignificant or not important
Example
He dismissed the issue with a sense of unimportance.
他以無關緊要的態度忽略了這個問題。
C1 verb /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənəlaɪz/

institutionalize

制度化
Meaning
to establish something as a formal institution, custom, or practice
Example
The government seeks to institutionalize environmental protection.
政府致力于将环境保护制度化。
C1 adjective /məˈroʊs/

morose

忧郁
Meaning
sullen, gloomy, or ill-tempered
Example
He became morose after losing his job.
他在失业后变得沉闷。
C1 verb /paʊt/

pout

撅嘴
Meaning
to push one's lips forward as an expression of annoyance or sulkiness
Example
The child began to pout when he didn’t get the toy.
孩子没得到玩具时开始撅嘴。
A2 verb /fiːd/

feed

Meaning
to give food to a person or animal
Example
She feeds the birds every morning.
她每天早上喂鸟。
B2 noun /ɪkˈsploʊʒən/

explosion

爆炸
Meaning
a violent burst or release of energy, often causing damage and noise
Example
The explosion shook the entire neighborhood.
爆炸震动了整个社区。
C2 noun /nɪb/

nib

钢笔尖
Meaning
the pointed end of a pen used for writing or drawing
Example
He dipped the nib into the ink before writing.
他在写字之前把钢笔尖浸入墨水中。
C1 noun /læns/

Lance

长矛
Meaning
a long weapon with a sharp metal point, used by soldiers on horseback
Example
The knight charged forward with his lance ready.
骑士带着准备好的长矛向前冲。
B1 noun /ˈwiːknəs/

weakness

弱点
Meaning
a state of being weak; a flaw or shortcoming in character or structure
Example
His main weakness is his lack of patience.
他最大的弱点是缺乏耐心。
C2 noun /ˌpɪəriəˈdɪsɪti/

periodicity

周期性
Meaning
The quality or state of being regular or recurring at intervals.
Example
The periodicity of the moon’s phases has fascinated humans for centuries.
月亮相位的周期性几个世纪以来一直吸引着人类。
A1 noun /taʊn/

town

城镇
Meaning
a human settlement smaller than a city
Example
The town was quiet on Sundays.
镇子在星期天很安静。
B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈveləpt/

Undeveloped

未开发的; 未成熟的; 原始的
Meaning
not yet developed; immature or primitive
Example
The undeveloped land was later turned into a park.
未开发的土地后来被改建成了一个公园。
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。
B1 noun/verb /ˈhʌntɪŋ/

hunting

狩猎
Meaning
the activity of chasing and killing wild animals
Example
Hunting is strictly regulated in many countries.
狩猎在许多国家受到严格监管。
B1 noun /ˈpæk.ɪt/

packet

包裹
Meaning
a small package or container holding items or information
Example
He bought a packet of biscuits from the shop.
他从商店买了一个饼干包裹。
B2 verb /ˈsɜːrkjəˌleɪt/

circulate

循环, 流通
Meaning
to move continuously or freely through a closed system or area
Example
Air circulated freely in the open hall.
空气在开放的大厅自由流通。
B2 noun /biːk/

Beak

鸟嘴
Meaning
the hard pointed part of a bird's mouth
Example
The eagle has a sharp beak for tearing meat.
鹰有一个锋利的鸟嘴来撕裂肉。
C1 noun ɔːˈstɛr.ɪ.ti

austerity

紧缩政策
Meaning
Simple and disciplined lifestyle, avoiding luxury.
Example
The government implemented austerity measures to reduce expenses.
政府实施了紧缩措施以减少开支。
C1 noun /kənˈfɔːrmɪst/

conformist

盲从者
Meaning
A person who uncritically conforms to established practices or standards.
Example
She was labeled a conformist for always following the crowd.
她因为总是跟随人群而被贴上了盲从者的标签。
C2 noun /ˈkoʊ.tə.ri/

coterie

一个小型的、排外的团体
Meaning
a small, exclusive group of people with shared interests
Example
He belonged to a coterie of artists who met every Friday.
他属于一个每周五见面的艺术家团体。
C1 verb /flɔːnt/

flaunt

炫耀
Meaning
to show off something proudly, often to attract attention
Example
She likes to flaunt her new jewelry at parties.
她喜欢在派对上炫耀她的新珠宝。
C1 noun/verb /vɔːlt/

vault

保险库 / 跳跃
Meaning
A secure room for storing valuables; also to leap or spring over something.
Example
The bank kept its gold bars in a secure vault.
银行将其黄金条存放在一个安全的金库中。
C1 adjective /ˈdæʃ.ɪŋ/

Dashing

英俊; 魅力; 自信;
Meaning
stylish and confident; lively and energetic; attractive and charming
Example
He looked dashing in his new suit.
他穿上新西装看起来英俊。
C1 noun /ˈlɔː.ləs.nəs/

Lawlessness

无法律
Meaning
absence of law and order; a state where laws do not exist or are not enforced
Example
The city descended into lawlessness after the government collapsed.
政府崩溃后,城市陷入了无法律的状态。
C1 adjective /ˈtɜːrʃieri/

tertiary

Meaning
third in order, rank, or level
Example
He is pursuing his tertiary education at the university.
C1 adjective /bɪˈrɛft/

bereft

失落的
Meaning
Deprived of or lacking something, especially a nonmaterial asset.
Example
After the betrayal, he felt bereft of hope and trust.
背叛后,他感到失落于希望和信任。
C2 adjective /ˌæntɪdəˈluːviən/

antediluvian

极为古老
Meaning
extremely old-fashioned; belonging to the time before the biblical flood
Example
His views on women are positively antediluvian.
他对女性的看法是完全过时的。
C1 noun /rɪˈfaɪnəri/

refinery

炼油厂
Meaning
an industrial facility where raw materials are processed and purified
Example
The oil refinery processes thousands of barrels daily.
石油炼油厂每天处理数千桶石油。
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。
B2 noun /ˈvæljuː ˌprɒpəˈzɪʃən/

value proposition

一份说明产品或服务提供给客户的独特价值或好处的声明
Meaning
A statement that explains the unique benefits or value that a product or service offers to customers.
Example
A clear value proposition attracts more customers.
明确的价值主张吸引更多的客户。
C2 noun /ˌskʌlˈdʌɡəri/

skullduggery

欺诈
Meaning
dishonest behavior or activities, often done secretly
Example
The election was full of political skullduggery.
选举充满了政治欺诈。
B1 adjective /ˈrɔɪ.əl/

Royal

皇家
Meaning
belonging to or connected with the monarch or monarchy; magnificent; excellent
Example
The royal family attended the ceremony.
皇室家族参加了仪式。
C2 verb /ˈdʒɛn.juˌflɛkt/

genuflect

Meaning
to bend one or both knees as a sign of reverence or worship
Example
The worshippers genuflect before the altar.
C2 noun /ˌɔːltərˈkeɪʃən/

altercation

争执, 争吵
Meaning
a noisy argument or quarrel
Example
There was a brief altercation between the two drivers.
两位司机之间发生了简短的争执。
C1 verb /spɜːrn/

spurn

蔑视地拒绝
Meaning
To reject something or someone with disdain or contempt.
Example
She spurned his offer of help.
她以蔑视的态度拒绝了他的帮助提议。
C1 noun ˌmɒd.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃənz

modifications

修改
Meaning
The action of making partial or minor changes to something.
Example
DNA modifications enable enhanced traits in crops.
DNA修改使作物的特征得到增强。
C1 noun /waɪld bɔːr/

Wild-Boar

野猪
Meaning
a wild pig that lives in forests and has long curved teeth
Example
The wild boar ran through the forest quickly.
野猪快速地穿过森林。
C1 verb /ˈpleɪdʒəraɪz/

plagiarize

剽窃
Meaning
to take someone else's work or ideas and present them as your own
Example
He was warned not to plagiarize his friend's essay.
他被警告不要剽窃朋友的文章。
B2 noun /ˈleɪbərər/

laborer

工人
Meaning
a person who does physical work, especially work that requires strength rather than skill
Example
The laborer worked long hours at the construction site.
这名工人在建筑工地长时间工作。
B2 noun /kənˌfɪɡəˈreɪʃən/

configuration

配置
Meaning
an arrangement of parts or elements in a particular form or structure
Example
The configuration of the system needs to be adjusted for better performance.
系统配置需要调整以提高性能。
A2 verb /kəˈlɛkt/

collect

收集
Meaning
to gather together; to accumulate items
Example
I collect stamps as a hobby.
我把收集邮票作为一种爱好。
B2 verb /ɪnˈdjuːs/

induce

引起
Meaning
to cause or persuade someone to do something; to bring about a result
Example
The doctor induced sleep with a mild sedative.
医生用轻度镇静剂引起了睡眠。
A1 noun /wel/

Well

井; 福利;
Meaning
a deep hole in the ground from which water is obtained
Example
The villagers get water from the old well in the center of town.
村民们从村中心的老水井取水。
B1 noun /mʌɡ/

Mug

杯子
Meaning
a large cup, typically cylindrical and having a handle and used without a saucer
Example
She drank her morning coffee from a ceramic mug.
她喝了早晨的咖啡,使用了一个陶瓷杯。
B1 noun /ˈsɛkrəteri/

secretary

Meaning
a person employed to handle correspondence and manage routine tasks for an individual or organization
Example
The secretary scheduled the meeting for tomorrow.
C1 noun /ˈrɛtrəsˌpɛkt/

retrospect

回顾
Meaning
the act of looking back on or reviewing past events
Example
In retrospect, the decision seemed unwise.
回顾来看,那个决定似乎不明智。
B2 adverb /ɪˈfɪʃəntli/

efficiently

高效地
Meaning
in a way that achieves maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense
Example
She managed to complete the task efficiently within the deadline.
她在最后期限内高效地完成了任务。
B2 noun /kɜːrv/

Curve

曲线; 转弯
Meaning
a line or outline that gradually deviates from being straight; a bend or turn in a road or path
Example
The driver slowed down as he approached the sharp curve in the mountain road.
当司机接近山路中的急转弯时,他减慢了速度。
A2 noun /ˈkæb.ɪdʒ/

Cabbage

卷心菜
Meaning
a cultivated plant eaten as a vegetable, having thick green or purple leaves surrounding a spherical heart
Example
She chopped the fresh cabbage to make coleslaw for dinner.
她切了新鲜的卷心菜,准备做沙拉。
C1 noun /ˈɛf.ɪ.kə.si/

efficacy

效能
Meaning
The ability to produce a desired or intended result; effectiveness.
Example
The efficacy of the vaccine has been proven in trials.
疫苗的效能在试验中得到了证明。
C2 noun /ˈsʌbtrəˌhɛnd/

subtrahend

被减数
Meaning
a number that is to be subtracted from another number
Example
In the equation 10 - 4, the number 4 is the subtrahend.
在等式 10 - 4 中,数字 4 是被减数。
C1 noun /ˈrɛpərˌtɔːri/

repertory

剧目
Meaning
A collection of works that a company, performer, or institution regularly performs; also a storehouse of information or skills.
Example
The theater has a repertory of classic plays.
剧院有一系列经典剧目的演出。
B2 adjective /dɪˈziːzd/

Diseased

生病的; 患病的
Meaning
affected by disease; suffering from illness; sick
Example
The diseased tree had to be removed from the garden.
那棵生病的树必须从花园里移除。
B1 verb /əˈʃʊr/

assure

保证
Meaning
to make someone feel certain or confident about something
Example
He assured her that everything would be fine.
他向她保证一切都会好。
B2 noun ˌkɒn.ekˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

connectivity

连接性
Meaning
The state of being connected or interconnected; the capacity for the interconnection of platforms, systems, and applications.
Example
Improved connectivity boosts economic development.
改善的连接性促进了经济发展。
B2 verb /ˈspɛkjʊˌleɪt/

speculate

投机 / 投资
Meaning
To form a theory or guess without firm evidence; to invest in stocks, property, etc. hoping for profit.
Example
Experts speculate that the company may expand into new markets.
专家推测公司可能会扩展到新市场。
A2 noun /ɡʌn/

Gun

Meaning
a weapon that fires bullets or other projectiles from a metal tube
Example
The soldier cleaned his gun after the training session.
士兵在训练后清洁了他的枪。
B2 noun /ˌsɛlf əˈwɛə.nəs/

self-awareness

自我意识
Meaning
Conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires.
Example
Self-awareness helps in understanding one's emotions and actions.
自我意识有助于理解一个人的情感和行为。
C2 noun /ˈkɒnsəvəˌtwɑː/

conservatoire

音乐学院
Meaning
A school specializing in the study of music or drama.
Example
She trained as a pianist at the Paris Conservatoire.
她在巴黎音乐学院接受了钢琴训练。
C1 adjective /rɪˈdʒɛn.ə.rə.tɪv/

regenerative

再生的
Meaning
Able to restore or renew damaged environments, soil, or resources.
Example
Regenerative farming improves soil health and biodiversity.
再生农业改善了土壤健康和生物多样性。
B1 adverb /ˈɑːf.tə.wərdz/

Afterwards

之后; 然后; 后来
Meaning
at a later time; after an event or time that has already been mentioned
Example
We had dinner and afterwards we watched a movie.
我们吃了晚餐,然后看了一部电影。
B2 adjective /ˌsuː.pəˈfɪʃ.əl/

superficial

表面
Meaning
Existing or occurring at or on the surface; not thorough or deep.
Example
His understanding of the subject was rather superficial.
他对这个主题的理解相当表面。
B2 adjective /æbˈnɔːr.məl/

abnormal

异常的
Meaning
deviating from what is normal or usual, typically in a way that is undesirable
Example
The doctor noticed an abnormal growth in the patient’s lung.
医生注意到病人肺部出现了异常的生长。
B2 adjective /leɪm/

Lame

跛; 残疾
Meaning
unable to walk normally because of an injury or illness affecting the leg or foot; weak and unconvincing
Example
The injured horse was lame and couldn't walk properly.
受伤的马跛行,不能正常行走。
B1 verb /rɑːb/

rob

抢劫
Meaning
to steal money or property from a person or place; to commit robbery
Example
The thief tried to rob the bank last night.
小偷昨晚试图抢劫银行。
C1 adjective /ˈtæn.tə.laɪ.zɪŋ/

Tantalizing

诱人的;吸引人的但无法触及
Meaning
tempting and attractive but out of reach
Example
The tantalizing aroma of fresh bread filled the bakery.
新鲜面包的诱人香气弥漫在面包店。
B2 noun /ɡʌlf/

Gulf

海湾
Meaning
a deep inlet of the sea almost surrounded by land; a wide gap or difference between people or groups
Example
The Persian Gulf is an important waterway for international shipping and oil transport.
波斯湾是国际航运和石油运输的重要水道。
B1 noun /ˈspeʃəlɪst/

Specialist

专家
Meaning
a person who has specialized knowledge or training in a particular area; an expert
Example
She consulted a heart specialist about her condition.
她就自己的情况咨询了一位心脏专家。
B2 adverb /ˌnɒnˈstɒp/

Non-stop

不停地; 不间断地
Meaning
continuing without stopping; without interruption
Example
The train traveled non-stop from London to Paris.
火车从伦敦到巴黎不停驶行。
B1 verb /ʃaʊt/

shout

喊叫
Meaning
to say something very loudly
Example
He shouted at the top of his lungs to get their attention.
他尽可能大声地喊叫,以引起他们的注意。
B2 noun /ˈfrɪkʃən/

friction

摩擦
Meaning
the resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another; conflict or tension between people or groups
Example
There was friction between the two departments over resource allocation.
在资源分配问题上,两个部门之间有摩擦。
C2 noun /ˈdɛskænt/

descant

附加旋律
Meaning
An additional melody or counterpoint sung or played above the main melody.
Example
The choir added a beautiful descant to the hymn.
合唱团为赞美诗添加了一段美丽的附加旋律。
B2 noun /ˈhændlɪŋ/

handling

处理
Meaning
the act of managing or dealing with something or someone
Example
His handling of the situation was impressive.
他对情况的处理令人印象深刻。
A2 noun ˈpaʊ.ər

power

权力
Meaning
The ability or capacity to do something or act in a particular way; authority.
Example
Power distribution ensures efficiency.
权力分配确保效率。
B2 noun /ˈmɔːr.nɪŋ/

Mourning

哀悼
Meaning
the expression of deep sorrow for someone who has died
Example
The family is in mourning for their grandmother.
家人为他们的祖母哀悼。
B2 noun/verb /swɔːrm/

swarm

蜂群
Meaning
A large group of insects or people moving together.
Example
A swarm of bees surrounded the tree.
一群蜜蜂围绕着树。
B2 adverb /pəˈlɪtɪkəli/

politically

政治上
Meaning
in a way that relates to politics or government
Example
The country is politically divided between two major parties.
这个国家在政治上分裂为两个主要党派。
C1 adjective /ˌnɒnˈvɜː.bəl/

non-verbal

不涉及或使用语言或演讲; 通过手势、肢体语言或面部表情进行交流。
Meaning
Not involving or using words or speech; communicated through gestures, body language, or facial expressions.
Example
Non-verbal cues are just as important as words.
非语言提示与言语同样重要。
B1 adjective /ɪnˈtɜːrnəl/

internal

内部
Meaning
situated inside; relating to the inside or inner part of something
Example
The company is conducting an internal audit this month.
公司本月正在进行内部审计。
B2 adjective /ˈkeər.friː/

Carefree

无忧无虑; 轻松愉快;
Meaning
free from anxiety or responsibility; lighthearted; worry-free
Example
She lived a carefree life, traveling the world without any worries.
她过着无忧无虑的生活,环游世界没有任何担忧。
B2 noun ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən

limitation

限制
Meaning
A limiting rule or circumstance; a restriction on the size or amount of something permissible.
Example
Limitation in data affects policy-making decisions.
数据的限制影响政策决策。
B2 noun /ˌdɛm.əˈɡræf.ɪks/

Demographics

人口统计学
Meaning
Statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it.
Example
Demographics help in targeted advertising.
人口统计有助于定向广告。
C1 noun /ˈfen.jʊ.griːk/

Fenugreek

胡芦巴
Meaning
an herb whose seeds and leaves are used as a spice in cooking
Example
Fenugreek seeds have a slightly bitter taste and are commonly used in Indian cuisine.
胡芦巴种子有轻微的苦味,通常用于印度菜肴中。
B1 verb /kræk/

crack

幸福
Meaning
To break or cause to break without complete separation; to make a sharp sound.
Example
The glass cracked when it was dropped on the floor.
当她收到奖项时,她无法掩饰她的幸福。
B2 adverb /ʌnˈfɛərli/

unfairly

不公平地
Meaning
In a manner that is not just, reasonable, or impartial
Example
He was treated unfairly by the committee.
他被委员会不公平地对待。
C2 verb /ˈbændi/

bandy

Meaning
To pass (words, ideas, or gossip) back and forth in a casual or argumentative way.
Example
They bandied jokes across the table.
C1 verb /ˈkʌl.mɪ.neɪt/

culminate

达到顶点
Meaning
To reach the final or climactic stage of a process or activity.
Example
Years of hard work culminated in his success.
多年的辛勤工作最终以他的成功作为高潮。
C1 noun ˈredʒ.ɪ.strɑːr

registrar

注册员
Meaning
An official responsible for keeping records or registers.
Example
The registrar oversees all administrative tasks.
注册员负责所有行政任务的监督。
B2 noun /ˈkruː.əl.ti/

Cruelty

残忍; 非人道的待遇; 导致疼痛的行为
Meaning
behavior that causes pain or suffering to others; the quality of being cruel
Example
The documentary exposed the cruelty of factory farming to animals.
纪录片揭示了工厂养殖对动物的残忍行为。
A1 pronoun /ˈnʌθɪŋ/

nothing

什么都没有
Meaning
not anything; no thing
Example
She has nothing to worry about.
她没有什么可担心的。
C2 adjective /ˈbiːstiəl/

bestial

兽性
Meaning
Relating to beasts; showing savagery, brutality, or lacking human sensibility.
Example
The prisoners were treated in a bestial manner.
囚犯们以野兽般的方式被对待。
A2 noun /ˈfiːvər/

fever

发烧
Meaning
a medical condition in which the body temperature is higher than normal
Example
He couldn’t go to work because he had a high fever.
他因高烧而不能上班。
C2 verb /ˌʌn.dɪˈsiːv/

undeceive

解惑
Meaning
To free someone from a misconception or false belief.
Example
She tried to undeceive him about the false rumors.
她试图让他摆脱这些错误的谣言。
C1 adjective /ˈstʌm.pi/

Stumpy

矮胖
Meaning
short and thick; having a short, thick appearance
Example
The stumpy little dog wagged its tail enthusiastically.
那只矮胖的小狗兴奋地摇着尾巴。
C1 noun/verb /ɡrʌdʒ/

grudge

Meaning
A persistent feeling of ill will or resentment from a past insult or injury.
Example
She still holds a grudge against him for what happened years ago.
A2 noun /ˈdɪfərəns/

difference

区别
Meaning
A point or way in which things are not the same.
Example
There is a big difference between theory and practice.
理论和实践之间有很大的区别。
B1 noun /ˈmɛdəl/

medal

奖牌
Meaning
a piece of metal given as an award for achievement
Example
She won a gold medal in the 100-meter race.
她在100米赛跑中获得了金牌。
C1 noun /mælˈpræktɪs/

Malpractice

医疗过失
Meaning
Improper, illegal, or negligent professional behavior
Example
The surgeon was sued for malpractice after the failed operation.
外科医生在手术失败后因医疗过失被起诉。
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。
C1 noun /ɔːˈdæs.ə.ti/

audacity

胆量
Meaning
The willingness to take bold risks; boldness or fearlessness.
Example
His audacity to question authority was admirable.
他质疑权威的胆量令人钦佩。
C1 adjective /ˈspjʊəriəs/

spurious

虚假的 / 假冒的
Meaning
Not genuine, authentic, or true; false or fake.
Example
The report was based on spurious claims.
报告基于虚假的声明。