C1 noun /ˈθʌroʊˌbrɛd/

thoroughbred

纯种马

Meaning

a horse of pure and recognized breed; a person of good breeding or education

Example

The jockey rode a fast thoroughbred in the race.

骑师在比赛中骑了一匹快速的纯种马。

B1 noun /səˈdʒes.tʃən/

Suggestion

建议; 建议

Meaning

an idea or plan put forward for consideration; advice or recommendation

Example

Do you have any suggestions for improving our team's productivity?

你有什么建议可以提高我们团队的生产力吗？

B2 verb /ˈvæksɪneɪt/

vaccinate

接种

Meaning

to give a vaccine to protect against a disease

Example

Children are usually vaccinated before starting school.

孩子们通常在上学前会接种疫苗。

B2 verb /dɪˈspoʊz/

dispose

丢弃

Meaning

To get rid of something, or to arrange or incline towards something.

Example

He disposed of the old furniture responsibly.

他负责任地处理了那些旧家具。

A2 verb /dʒɔɪn/

join

加入

Meaning

to connect or combine; to become a member of something

Example

Would you like to join our team for the project?

你想加入我们的团队来做这个项目吗？

C2 adjective /ˌdɪspjuːˈteɪʃəs/

disputatious

爱争辩的

Meaning

fond of or given to argument and debate

Example

His disputatious nature often led to heated conversations.

他争辩的性格常常导致激烈的讨论。

A2 noun /frɒɡ/

Frog

青蛙

Meaning

a small amphibian animal that lives both in water and on land

Example

The frog jumped from the lily pad into the pond.

青蛙从睡莲叶上跳进池塘。

B1 noun /tɪn/

tin

锡

Meaning

a metal container; a chemical element (Sn)

Example

She bought a tin of biscuits from the store.

她从商店买了一罐饼干。

C1 adjective /ˌsɛlf ˈraɪtʃəs/

self-righteous

自以为是

Meaning

Having or showing an attitude of moral superiority; believing one’s own beliefs are the only right ones.

Example

His self-righteous comments made everyone uncomfortable.

他的自以为是的评论让每个人都感到不舒服。

B2 noun /ˈrɛlɪvənsi/

relevancy

interactive

互动的

Meaning

Allowing a two-way flow of information between it and a user, responding to the user's input.

Example

Interactive learning keeps students engaged in lessons.

互动学习保持学生在课堂中的参与感。

C1 noun /ˈseɪɑːns/

seance

灵媒会议

Meaning

A meeting where people attempt to communicate with the spirits of the dead.

Example

They held a seance to contact their late grandmother.

他们举行了灵媒会议，以联系已故的祖母。

C1 adjective /ˌæpəˈθɛtɪk/

apathetic

Meaning

showing or feeling little or no interest, enthusiasm, or concern

Example

He was apathetic about the outcome of the match.

C1 verb /rɪˈsiːd/

recede

退去

Meaning

To move back or further away from a previous position.

Example

The floodwaters began to recede after the heavy rain stopped.

暴雨停止后，洪水开始退去。

C1 noun /ˌmɪsˈtrʌst/

Mistrust

不信任

Meaning

Lack of trust; suspicion or doubt about someone or something

Example

There was deep mistrust between the two political parties.

两个政治党派之间存在着深深的不信任。

B2 adverb /ˌælfəˈbɛtɪkli/

alphabetically

按字母顺序

Meaning

in the order of the letters of the alphabet

Example

The names are listed alphabetically in the register.

这些名字在登记册中按字母顺序排列。

B2 adjective /ˈtaɪə.səm/

Tiresome

令人疲倦的; 无聊的

Meaning

causing weariness or boredom; tedious

Example

The long lecture was tiresome and repetitive.

长时间的演讲令人疲倦且重复。

C1 noun/verb /ˈrɛprɪˌmænd/

reprimand

Meaning

A formal expression of disapproval; to scold or criticize someone officially.

Example

The teacher reprimanded the student for being late.

C1 adjective /ˈfiːzəbl/

feasible

可行的

Meaning

possible to do easily or conveniently; practical and workable

Example

It is feasible to complete the project within two months.

在两个月内完成这个项目是可行的。

B1 adjective /kənˈvɪnst/

convinced

确信的

Meaning

completely certain or sure about something

Example

She was convinced that he was telling the truth.

她确信他在说实话。

A1 adjective /dɑːk/

Dark

黑暗

Meaning

having little or no light; of a deep shade approaching black

Example

She prefers dark colors for her winter clothes.

她更喜欢深色的冬季衣物。

B2 verb, adjective /ɪˈlæbəreɪt/ (verb), /ɪˈlæbərət/ (adjective)

elaborate

详细说明 / 设计复杂的

Meaning

verb: to explain something in detail; adjective: detailed and complicated in design

Example

She asked him to elaborate on his proposal.

她要求他详细说明他的提议。

B2 noun fəˈnɒm.ɪ.nə

phenomena

现象

Meaning

Facts or situations that are observed to exist or happen, especially ones whose cause or explanation is in question.

Example

Phenomena like floods disrupt agricultural systems.

像洪水这样的现象扰乱了农业系统。

C1 noun, verb /pliːt/

pleat

褶子

Meaning

a fold in fabric made by doubling the material back upon itself

Example

She added a pleat to the skirt for extra volume.

她在裙子上加了一个褶子，以增加更多的体积。

A1 verb /læf/

laugh

笑

Meaning

to make sounds and movements expressing happiness or amusement

Example

The joke made everyone laugh.

这个笑话让每个人都笑了。

C1 verb /ˈɛm.ə.neɪt/

emanate

散发

Meaning

To come out or spread from a source.

Example

A sweet fragrance emanated from the garden.

从花园中散发出一股甜美的香气。

B1 adjective /ˈwɪl.ɪŋ/

Willing

愿意; 准备

Meaning

ready, eager, or prepared to do something

Example

She is willing to help with the project.

她愿意帮助项目。

C1 noun /ˈæbdəmən/

abdomen

腹部

Meaning

The part of the body below the chest and above the hips that contains the stomach and other organs.

Example

He complained of pain in his abdomen.

他抱怨腹部疼痛。

B2 adjective /əˈdɪktɪd/

addicted

上瘾的

Meaning

Being unable to stop engaging in a particular activity or consuming a particular substance.

Example

Many people are addicted to social media.

许多人上瘾于社交媒体。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈfrɛndli/

unfriendly

不友好的

Meaning

not kind or welcoming; hostile or cold in behavior or attitude

Example

The shop owner seemed unfriendly to new customers.

店主对新顾客显得不友好。

B2 adjective haɪˈdʒiː.nɪk

hygienic

卫生的

Meaning

Conducive to maintaining health and preventing disease, especially by being clean.

Example

Maintaining hygienic conditions in hospitals is crucial.

在医院保持卫生条件至关重要。

C1 noun /ˈprɒdɪdʒi/

prodigy

神童

Meaning

a person, especially a young one, with exceptional talents or abilities

Example

Mozart was a child prodigy in music.

莫扎特是一个音乐神童。

C2 verb /beɪt/

bate

减轻，抑制

Meaning

to lessen or restrain; to diminish the force or intensity of something

Example

He spoke with bated breath as he waited for the result.

他屏住呼吸等待结果时说道。

C1 verb /ˈdʒenərəlaɪz/

generalize

概括

Meaning

To make a broad statement by inferring from specific cases.

Example

It is wrong to generalize based on a few experiences.

根据几次经历做出概括是错误的。

C1 adjective ʌnˈmætʃt

unmatched

无与伦比

Meaning

Not equaled or rivaled by any other; without equal.

Example

The freedom fighters showed unmatched bravery.

自由战士们展示了无与伦比的勇气。

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 /dʒɜːrk/

Jerk

震动；推撞；傻人

Meaning

a quick, sharp, sudden movement; an abrupt pull or twist; a foolish person

Example

The sudden jerk of the train caused passengers to lose their balance momentarily.

火车的突然震动使乘客暂时失去了平衡。

B2 noun /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/

mining

采矿

Meaning

the process of extracting valuable minerals or other resources from the earth

Example

Mining in this area has increased in recent years.

该地区的采矿业近年来有所增加。

B2 adjective /æpt/

apt

适当的

Meaning

Appropriate or suitable; having a natural tendency or quick to learn.

Example

She is an apt student who quickly understands new concepts.

她是一个适当的学生，很快就能理解新的概念。

A2 noun /ɡɪˈtɑːr/

Guitar

吉他

Meaning

a stringed musical instrument played by strumming or plucking the strings with fingers or a pick

Example

She learned to play guitar when she was twelve years old.

她在十二岁时学会了弹吉他。

B2 adjective /ˌtɛrɪˈtɔːriəl/

territorial

领土的

Meaning

Relating to the ownership or control of land or territory.

Example

The two countries had a territorial dispute over the island.

这两个国家在这个岛屿上有领土争议。

B2 noun /kraɪst/

christ

基督

Meaning

the title given to Jesus, considered the Messiah in Christianity

Example

Christ is central to Christian faith.

基督是基督教信仰的核心。

C1 noun /kwɜːrk/

Quirk

怪癖; 习惯

Meaning

a peculiar behavioral habit; an unexpected turn or twist

Example

Her quirk of always wearing mismatched socks made her unique.

她总是穿着不配的袜子，这个怪癖使她与众不同。

C1 noun /ˈɔɪntmənt/

ointment

药膏

Meaning

A smooth, oily substance applied to the skin for healing or soothing.

Example

The doctor prescribed an ointment for the burn on his arm.

医生为他手臂上的烧伤开了一种药膏。

C2 adjective /ˈɛksɪdʒənt/

exigent

紧急

Meaning

demanding immediate action or attention; urgent

Example

The patient’s exigent condition required immediate surgery.

病人的紧急情况需要立即进行手术。

C1 verb /ˈklæmbər/

clamber

吃力地爬

Meaning

to climb with effort or difficulty, often using both hands and feet

Example

The children clambered over the rocks to reach the cave.

孩子们费力地爬过岩石，到达了洞穴。

B2 noun /ɡɪə(r)/

gear

装备 / 齿轮

Meaning

Equipment or apparatus for a particular purpose; also a toothed wheel in machinery.

Example

The climber packed all his gear before starting the journey.

登山者在开始旅程之前，打包了他所有的装备。

C1 verb /ɪˈnɔːɡjʊreɪt/

inaugurate

Meaning

To formally begin or introduce something, especially with a ceremony.

Example

The mayor will inaugurate the new bridge tomorrow.

C1 noun /ˈnɔːrməlsi/

normalcy

正常

Meaning

The condition of being normal; a return to usual or expected conditions.

Example

After the flood, the town struggled to regain a sense of normalcy.

洪水过后，城镇努力恢复正常状态。

C1 adjective /ˈækʃənəbl̩/

actionable

可执行的

Meaning

Able to be acted on or giving sufficient reason for legal action.

Example

The lawyer confirmed that the evidence was actionable in court.

律师确认证据在法庭上是可执行的。

C1 adjective /ˌɪn.səbˈstæn.ʃəl/

insubstantial

不实的

Meaning

Lacking strength, substance, or solidity.

Example

The evidence provided was insubstantial and unconvincing.

提供的证据是不实的且令人信服。

B2 adjective məˈriːn

marine

海洋的

Meaning

Of, relating to, or characteristic of the sea; living or growing in the sea.

Example

Marine ecosystems are highly sensitive to human activity.

海洋生态系统对人类活动非常敏感。

A2 adjective /ˈkeər.fəl/

Careful

小心的; 警觉的; 细心的

Meaning

taking care to avoid potential problems or dangers; cautious; attentive

Example

Be careful when crossing the busy street during rush hour.

过马路时要小心，尤其是高峰时段。

B2 adjective /dæmp/

damp

潮湿的

Meaning

slightly wet, often in an unpleasant way

Example

The room felt cold and damp after the rain.

下雨后，房间感觉又冷又潮湿。

C1 adjective /æmˈbɪvələnt/

ambivalent

矛盾的

Meaning

Having mixed or contradictory feelings about something or someone.

Example

She was ambivalent about accepting the new job offer.

她对接受新工作的提议感到矛盾。

B2 noun /ˈpen.ʃən/

Pension

养老金

Meaning

a regular payment made to someone who is no longer working because of age or disability

Example

After retirement, he receives a monthly pension from the company.

退休后，他从公司领取每月养老金。

B2 noun ˌɪntəˈlektʃuəlz

intellectuals

知识分子

Meaning

People possessing a highly developed intellect; scholars or academics.

Example

Intellectuals protested against the dominance.

知识分子反对霸权。

C1 verb /ˈpʌlseɪt/

pulsate

跳动

Meaning

to expand and contract rhythmically; to throb or beat

Example

The neon lights pulsated with a steady rhythm.

霓虹灯光以稳定的节奏跳动。

C1 adverb /ˈvælɪdli/

validly

合法地

Meaning

in a legally, logically, or officially acceptable manner

Example

The contract was validly signed by both parties.

合同已由双方合法地签署。

C1 adjective /dæft/

daft

愚蠢

Meaning

Silly or foolish.

Example

It was a daft idea to go hiking without water.

没有水去远足是一个愚蠢的想法。

C1 verb /ɪkˈstoʊl/

extol

赞扬

Meaning

to praise enthusiastically and highly

Example

The teacher extolled the student's dedication and hard work.

老师赞扬了学生的奉献和辛勤工作。

C1 noun /ˌhoʊmiˈɑːpəθi/

homeopathy

顺势疗法

Meaning

a system of alternative medicine based on treating diseases with highly diluted substances

Example

He believes in homeopathy for treating common colds.

他相信顺势疗法来治疗常见感冒。

C1 noun /sɪˈnɒpsɪs/

synopsis

概述

Meaning

a brief summary of the main points of a text, film, or research

Example

The publisher asked the author to submit a one-page synopsis of the novel.

出版商要求作者提交小说的单页概述。

C2 verb /əbˈtruːd/

obtrude

强行介入

Meaning

to force oneself or one's ideas into a situation uninvited or inappropriately

Example

He didn’t want to obtrude into their private conversation.

他不想打扰他们的私人对话。

B1 noun /ˈbæɡɪdʒ/

Baggage

行李; 个人物品;

Meaning

suitcases and bags containing personal belongings; past experiences or problems that affect behavior

Example

Please collect your baggage from the conveyor belt at the airport.

请从机场的传送带上取回您的行李。

C1 adjective /rɪˈbel.jəs/

Rebellious

反叛的; 不服从的; 抵抗控制的;

Meaning

defying authority; resisting control; disobedient;

Example

The rebellious teenager refused to follow his parents' rules.

那个叛逆的青少年拒绝遵守父母的规则。

C2 adjective /ˌɪnsəˈluːbriəs/

insalubrious

不健康

Meaning

Unhealthy or not conducive to well-being.

Example

They moved out of the insalubrious neighborhood for the sake of their health.

他们为了健康搬出了不健康的社区

C2 noun /bəˈnæləti/

banality

平凡

Meaning

The condition of being unoriginal, boring, or obvious; trite remark or quality.

Example

The speech was criticized for its banality and lack of originality.

这篇演讲因其平凡和缺乏原创性而受到批评。

A1 preposition /tuː/

to

到

Meaning

used for expressing motion or direction

Example

She is going to the market.

她去市场。

C2 verb /əˈnɔɪnt/

anoint

涂油, 奉献

Meaning

To smear or rub with oil, often as part of a religious ceremony or as a sign of consecration.

Example

The priest anointed the king with holy oil.

神父用圣油涂抹国王。

B2 noun pɑrˈtɪʃən

partition

分割

Meaning

The action of dividing or being divided into parts; separation.

Example

Partition caused unrest.

分割引发了不安。

C1 noun /iːl/

Eel

鳗鱼

Meaning

a long, snake-like fish that lives in both fresh and salt water

Example

The electric eel can generate powerful electric shocks.

电鳗可以产生强大的电击。

C1 noun /ˈjuːlədʒi/

eulogy

悼词

Meaning

A speech or piece of writing that praises someone, especially after their death.

Example

Her brother delivered a heartfelt eulogy at the funeral.

她的哥哥在葬礼上发表了感人的悼词。

C1 adjective /əˈdɛpt/

adept

熟练

Meaning

Very skilled or proficient at something.

Example

She is adept at solving complex mathematical problems.

她擅长解决复杂的数学问题。

A1 noun /ˈjɛstərdeɪ/

yesterday

昨天

Meaning

the day before today

Example

Yesterday, we went to the park.

昨天我们去了公园。

C2 noun /vɪm/

vim

活力

Meaning

energy and enthusiasm

Example

She performed the dance with great vim and vigor.

她充满活力和热情地表演了这支舞蹈。

C2 noun/verb /læˈsuː/

lasso

套索

Meaning

a rope with a loop used to catch animals; to catch with such a rope

Example

The cowboy lassoed the horse quickly.

牛仔快速用拉索抓住了马。

C1 noun /meɪl treɪn/

Mail train

邮政列车

Meaning

a train that carries mail and postal packages

Example

The mail train departs every evening to deliver letters across the country.

邮件列车每天晚上发车，跨越全国递送信件。

B2 noun /krɑk pɑt/

Crock pot

慢炖锅

Meaning

an electric cooking pot that cooks food slowly at low temperatures

Example

I put the chicken and vegetables in the crock pot before going to work.

我在上班前把鸡肉和蔬菜放入慢炖锅中。

C1 adjective /ˈkjuːmjələtɪv/

cumulative

累积的

Meaning

Increasing gradually by addition; growing in quantity, force, or effect.

Example

The cumulative effect of stress can harm your health.

压力的累积效应可能对您的健康造成伤害。

C1 noun /ˈælkəmi/

alchemy

炼金术

Meaning

A medieval practice combining elements of chemistry and philosophy, aimed at transforming matter, especially turning base metals into gold.

Example

Medieval scientists devoted their lives to alchemy.

中世纪的科学家们将他们的生命献给了炼金术。

B2 noun /ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/

allocation

分配

Meaning

The action or process of distributing resources or duties for a particular purpose.

Example

Budget allocation for education must be increased.

教育预算的分配必须增加。

B2 noun /ˈpɔːrɪdʒ/

porridge

Meaning

A soft food made by boiling oats or other grains in milk or water.

Example

She had a bowl of porridge for breakfast.

C1 noun /lɪˈbiːdoʊ/

libido

性欲

Meaning

Sexual desire or drive.

Example

Stress can sometimes lower a person's libido.

压力有时会降低一个人的性欲。

C2 noun /ˈɡloʊmɪŋ/

gloaming

暮光

Meaning

The time of day after the sun has set and before it is completely dark; twilight.

Example

We walked home together in the quiet gloaming.

我们在宁静的暮光中一起走回家。

A2 noun; gerund /ˈbɒksɪŋ/

boxing

拳击

Meaning

the sport of fighting with fists using padded gloves; the act of putting something into a box

Example

He has been training hard for a professional boxing match.

他正在为一场职业拳击比赛刻苦训练。

B1 noun dɛt

debt

债务

Meaning

A sum of money that is owed or due.

Example

High levels of debt can lead to a financial crisis.

高债务水平可能导致金融危机。

C2 verb /bɪˈhəʊv/

behove

适当

Meaning

British spelling of 'behoove'; to be appropriate or necessary

Example

It would behove the company to listen to its customers.

公司应该听取客户的意见。

B1 noun ˈtaɪmər

timer

定时器

Meaning

An automatic mechanism for activating a device at a preset time; a device that measures time intervals.

Example

He set the timer for 30 minutes to complete the task.

他把定时器设置为三十分钟以完成任务。

C2 noun /ˈɪəri/

eyrie

鹰巢

Meaning

the nest of a bird of prey, such as an eagle, typically built high on a cliff or tree

Example

The eagle’s eyrie was perched high on the mountain cliff.

鹰巢位于山崖的顶端。

C1 noun /poʊˈlær.ɪ.ti/

polarity

极性

Meaning

the state of having two opposite or contradictory tendencies, opinions, or aspects

Example

The polarity between the two political parties is growing stronger.

两个政治党派之间的极性越来越强。

C1 noun lɪˈkwɪd.ə.ti

liquidity

流动性

Meaning

The availability of liquid assets to a market or company; the ability to convert assets into cash quickly.

Example

Maintaining liquidity is crucial for financial stability.

维持流动性对财务稳定至关重要。

C1 adjective /ɡroʊˈtɛsk/

grotesque

Meaning

comically or repulsively ugly or distorted

Example

The sculpture was so grotesque that it frightened the children.

C2 adjective /ˌæp.rɪˈhen.sə.bəl/

Apprehensible

可理解的

Meaning

able to be understood or grasped; comprehensible

Example

The complex theory became apprehensible after the professor's explanation.

复杂的理论在教授的讲解后变得可理解。

A2 adjective /ˈlʌki/

lucky

幸运的

Meaning

having good fortune or favorable circumstances

Example

She felt lucky to have such supportive friends.

她觉得自己很幸运，拥有如此支持她的朋友。

C2 noun /ˈɡoʊld.moʊ.hɜːr/

Goldmohur

凤凰木

Meaning

A tropical tree with bright orange-red flowers, also known as flame tree or royal poinciana

Example

The goldmohur tree bloomed beautifully in the summer heat.

金莫胡树在夏天的炎热中盛开得十分美丽。

C1 noun /ɪˈreləvəns/

irrelevance

无关性

Meaning

the quality of not being connected to or important for a particular matter; lack of significance

Example

His long explanation only highlighted the irrelevance of the details to the main issue.

他冗长的解释只凸显了这些细节与主要问题的无关性。

B1 noun /ˈtɛmpəl/

temple

寺庙

Meaning

a building used for the worship of a god or gods

Example

They visited an ancient temple during their trip to India.

他们在印度旅行时参观了一个古老的寺庙。

C2 verb /diːˈpɒpjʊˌleɪt/

depopulate

减少人口

Meaning

To reduce the number of people living in a place.

Example

The war threatened to depopulate the once-thriving town.

战争威胁要使曾经繁荣的城市人口减少。

C2 verb /ɪmˈbruː/

imbrue

玷污

Meaning

To stain, especially with blood.

Example

His hands were imbrued with blood after the battle.

他的手在战斗后被血染。

B2 noun /læp/

Lap

膝上

Meaning

the flat area between the waist and knees of a seated person; one circuit of a track or course

Example

The cat curled up comfortably in her lap while she read her book.

猫舒适地蜷缩在她的膝上，读着她的书。

C1 adjective /ˈsʌmp.tʃu.əs/

sumptuous

奢华的

Meaning

Splendid and expensive-looking; luxurious.

Example

The guests were treated to a sumptuous banquet.

客人们被招待了一场奢华的宴会。

C1 adjective /sɪər/

Sear

枯萎的; 烧焦的; 干枯的

Meaning

withered; dried up; burned or scorched

Example

The sear leaves fell from the trees in autumn.

秋天枯萎的叶子从树上掉下来。

B2 adjective /ˈmɪθɪkəl/

Mythical

神话的

Meaning

existing only in myths or legends; imaginary or fictitious

Example

Dragons are mythical creatures that appear in many cultures.

龙是神话中的生物，出现在许多文化中。

B1 noun /ˌdiː.enˈeɪ/

dna

脱氧核糖核酸

Meaning

Deoxyribonucleic acid, the molecule that carries genetic information in living organisms.

Example

Scientists extracted DNA from the ancient bones.

科学家从古代骨头中提取了DNA。

C2 adjective /ˈhʌski/

husky

Meaning

deep, rough, and slightly hoarse voice; also refers to a strong and sturdy build

Example

He spoke in a husky voice after shouting all day.

B2 noun /ˈtʃeɪmbər/

chamber

房间

Meaning

a large room used for formal or public events, or a private room.

Example

The king held meetings in his private chamber.

国王在他的私人房间里举行会议。

A2 adverb /ˈbæk.wərdz/

Backwards

向后; 逆序

Meaning

in the direction that is behind; in reverse order

Example

He counted backwards from ten to one.

他从十数到一，倒着数。

C2 adjective /ˈsiːmli/

seemly

得体

Meaning

proper or appropriate in behavior or appearance

Example

It was not seemly to argue loudly during the ceremony.

在仪式期间大声争论是不合适的。

C1 noun /ˈʌp.rɔːr/

Uproar

骚动; 喧嚣; 混乱

Meaning

a loud and emotional noise or disturbance; public outcry

Example

The announcement caused an uproar among the students.

公告在学生中引起了骚动。

B2 noun /moʊd/

Mode

模式；方式

Meaning

a way or manner in which something occurs or is done; a setting

Example

The computer has a sleep mode to save energy.

计算机具有节能的睡眠模式。

C1 noun /ˈrɛ.trəʊ.fɪt.ɪŋ/

retrofitting

为旧系统添加新技术或功能

Meaning

The addition of new technology or features to older systems.

Example

The building underwent retrofitting to meet new safety standards.

这座建筑通过加装 retrofit 来满足新的安全标准。

B1 adjective /ˈɪnəsənt/

Innocent

无辜的; 纯洁的; 无害的

Meaning

free from guilt or sin; pure; harmless; naive

Example

The innocent child had no idea that her parents were planning a surprise party.

那个无辜的孩子不知道她的父母正在策划一个惊喜派对。

A1 verb /bɪˈliːv/

believe

相信

Meaning

to think that something is true; to have faith in

Example

I believe in hard work and dedication.

我相信努力工作和奉献。

B2 noun

Longing

渴望; 忧郁

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 noun /ˈælkəhɒlɪzəm/

alcoholism

酗酒症

Meaning

A chronic disease characterized by uncontrolled drinking and preoccupation with alcohol.

Example

His alcoholism affected both his health and his family life.

他的酗酒症影响了他的健康和家庭生活。

B2 verb əbˈzɜːrvd

observed

庆祝

Meaning

To celebrate or keep a religious or other festival.

Example

The day is observed annually to raise awareness.

这一天每年庆祝，以提高意识。

C2 verb /ˈkæstɪˌɡeɪt/

castigate

严厉批评

Meaning

To criticize someone severely or to punish harshly.

Example

The teacher castigated the students for their poor behavior.

老师因学生不良行为而严厉批评他们。

B1 noun /sɔɪl/

soil

土壤

Meaning

The upper layer of earth in which plants grow.

Example

The soil in this area is reddish.

这个区域的土壤是红色的。

C1 noun /ˈmɒnəʊˌkʌltʃər/

monoculture

单一种植

Meaning

The agricultural practice of growing only one type of crop over a large area and for many consecutive years, which can lead to increased vulnerability to pests and diseases.

Example

Monoculture can lead to soil depletion and increased pest vulnerability.

单一种植可能导致土壤退化并增加对害虫的脆弱性。