B2 noun /θret/

Threat

威胁

Meaning

a statement of intention to inflict harm; a person or thing likely to cause danger

Example

The storm poses a serious threat to coastal areas.

暴风雨对沿海地区构成严重威胁。

A2 noun /ˈtoʊstər/

Toaster

烤面包机

Meaning

an electric appliance used for toasting bread slices

Example

I put two slices of bread in the toaster for breakfast.

我把两片面包放进烤面包机里做早餐。

B2 noun /ˈtwaɪ.laɪt/

Twilight

暮光

Meaning

the soft glowing light from the sky when the sun is below the horizon; a period of decline

Example

We walked along the beach at twilight.

我们在暮光下沿着海滩散步。

C2 adjective /trænzˈæl.paɪn/

transalpine

阿尔卑斯山以外

Meaning

situated beyond or across the Alps, especially from the viewpoint of Italy

Example

The Romans referred to France as Transalpine Gaul.

罗马人将法国称为越阿尔卑斯的高卢。

C2 adjective /ˈtɜːrbɪd/

turbid

浑浊

Meaning

Cloudy, opaque, or thick with suspended matter; confused or obscure in meaning.

Example

The river water became turbid after the heavy rains.

大雨过后，河水变得浑浊。

A2 noun /truːθ/

Truth

真理; 诚实;

Meaning

the quality or state of being true; that which is true or in accordance with fact or reality

Example

The witness promised to tell the truth during the court hearing.

证人在法庭听证会上承诺说出真相。

B1 adjective /θrɪld/

thrilled

兴奋

Meaning

extremely happy or excited

Example

She was thrilled with the surprise party.

她对惊喜派对感到兴奋。

B1 noun ˈθer.ə.pi

therapy

治疗

Meaning

Treatment intended to relieve or heal a disorder; the treatment of a mental or physical disorder.

Example

Gene therapy offers hope for genetic disorders.

基因治疗为遗传性疾病提供希望。

C1 noun /ˈtæl.i/

Tally

计数; 记录; 分数

Meaning

a count or record of a number or amount; a score or total

Example

Keep a tally of how many books you read this month.

记录你这个月读了多少本书。

C2 noun /ˈtɜːrməɡənt/

termagant

专横且脾气暴躁的女性

Meaning

A harsh-tempered or overbearing woman.

Example

The character was portrayed as a loud and domineering termagant.

这个角色被描绘成一个大声且专横的特尔玛甘特女性。

C2 verb /ˈtɛmpəˌraɪz/

temporize

拖延

Meaning

To delay making a decision or taking action in order to gain time.

Example

The politician temporized when asked about the controversial issue.

政治家在被问及争议问题时拖延了决策。

C1 noun /trɔːf/

trough

槽, 低谷

Meaning

A long, narrow container from which animals eat or drink; also, a low point between waves or in business cycles.

Example

The cows drank water from the wooden trough.

奶牛从木槽里喝水。

B1 noun /tæks/

tax

税

Meaning

a compulsory contribution to state revenue, typically levied on income or sales

Example

The government increased the tax rate on luxury goods.

政府提高了奢侈品的税率。

C1 verb, noun /træmp/

tramp

流浪者 / 沉重地走

Meaning

to walk heavily or noisily; a person who travels from place to place on foot, often homeless

Example

They tramped through the forest in heavy boots.

他们穿着厚重的靴子在森林中走。

C1 noun /ˈtrɪkstər/

trickster

骗子

Meaning

A person who cheats or deceives people.

Example

The old man turned out to be a clever trickster who fooled everyone.

那位老人竟然是个聪明的骗子，骗了所有人。

B1 adjective /ˈtɛmpərɛri/

temporary

临时

Meaning

Lasting for only a limited period of time; not permanent.

Example

She found a temporary job during the summer break.

她在暑假期间找到了临时工作。

C2 noun /troʊp/

trope

文学陈词滥调

Meaning

A common or overused theme, idea, or device in literature, film, or speech.

Example

The film avoided the usual superhero tropes.

这部电影避免了常见的超级英雄陈词滥调。

B2 verb ˈtrænsfɔːrm

transform

转变

Meaning

To change in form, appearance, or structure; metamorphose.

Example

Volunteering can transform lives and communities.

志愿服务可以转变生活和社区。

B2 noun /ˈtraɪ.əl/

Trial

审判; 测试

Meaning

a formal examination of evidence in a court; a test of performance or quality

Example

The murder trial lasted for three weeks in the county courthouse.

谋杀审判在县法院持续了三周。

A1 adverb /ðeər/

There

那里

Meaning

in or at that place; to that place

Example

I will meet you there at 5 PM.

我将在下午5点在那里见你。

C2 verb /trəˈdjuːs/

traduce

诽谤

Meaning

To speak badly of someone or tell lies to damage their reputation.

Example

He was furious when he found out that his rivals had traduced him.

他发现他的对手诽谤他时非常生气。

A2 verb /triːt/

treat

治疗

Meaning

to behave toward someone or something in a particular way

Example

The doctor treated me with great care during my recovery.

医生在我恢复期间对我进行了非常细心的治疗。

C1 noun /ˈtaɪ.ɡrəs/

Tigress

母老虎

Meaning

an adult female tiger

Example

The powerful tigress hunted silently through the jungle.

强大的母老虎悄悄地穿越丛林。

C2 noun /ˌθɜː.məʊˈdʒen.ɪ.sɪs/

thermogenesis

热量生产过程

Meaning

The process of heat production in living organisms, often associated with burning calories and energy expenditure.

Example

Spicy foods can enhance thermogenesis and calorie burning.

辛辣食物可以增强热生热和卡路里燃烧。

C1 adjective /tɜːrs/

terse

简洁

Meaning

brief and to the point; sparing in the use of words

Example

His reply was terse and ended the conversation quickly.

他的回答简洁，迅速结束了对话。

B1 noun /ˈtaʊər/

tower

塔

Meaning

a tall, narrow structure, often a part of a building

Example

The tower stood tall above the city.

塔高高地耸立在城市上方。

B2 adjective /trɔːˈmætɪk/

traumatic

创伤的

Meaning

Deeply distressing or disturbing, often related to emotional or physical injury.

Example

The accident was a traumatic experience for the entire family.

这场事故对整个家庭来说是一次创伤的经历。

C1 noun /θiˈɒlədʒi/

theology

神学

Meaning

The study of the nature of God and religious beliefs.

Example

She is pursuing a degree in theology at the university.

她正在大学攻读神学学位。

C2 noun /ˈtɜːrnkoʊt/

turncoat

叛徒

Meaning

a person who switches allegiance, often betraying a cause or group

Example

He was branded a turncoat after joining the rival political party.

在加入对立的政党后，他被贴上了叛徒的标签。

C1 adjective /ˈtraɪflɪŋ/

Trifling

微不足道的; 琐碎的; 不重要的

Meaning

of little importance; trivial; insignificant

Example

Don't worry about such trifling matters.

别为这些琐碎的事情担心。

C1 noun /ˈtrɪp.lət/

triplet

三胞胎

Meaning

One of three children or animals born at the same time to the same mother.

Example

The family was surprised to have triplets instead of twins.

这个家庭很惊讶他们有三胞胎而不是双胞胎。

A1 adverb /təˈɡeðər/

Together

一起

Meaning

with each other; in unity; at the same time

Example

We should work together to solve this problem.

我们应该一起工作来解决这个问题。

C1 noun /ˈtræpɪŋz/

trappings

外在标志

Meaning

the outward signs, features, or objects associated with a role, event, or status

Example

The king appeared with all the trappings of royalty.

国王带着所有的皇家标志出现。

C2 adjective /trænsˈfjuːzəbl̩/

transfusible

可输血的

Meaning

capable of being transfused, especially referring to blood or fluids

Example

Only transfusible blood types are used in the hospital.

只有可输血的血型才会在医院使用。

B1 verb /ter/

tear

撕裂

Meaning

to pull apart or damage by force; to rip

Example

Be careful not to tear the paper.

小心不要撕破纸张。

C1 noun /tɪf/

tiff

争执

Meaning

a small or petty quarrel or argument

Example

They had a little tiff over what movie to watch.

他们因为选哪部电影而发生了小争执。

C1 adjective /ˈtæksɪŋ/

taxing

繁重

Meaning

Requiring a lot of effort; physically or mentally demanding.

Example

Preparing for the exam was a taxing experience.

准备考试是一次繁重的经历。

B2 noun /ˈtɜːr.mər.ɪk ˈpaʊ.dər/

Turmeric Powder

姜黄粉

Meaning

ground turmeric root used as a spice and for its medicinal properties

Example

Add a pinch of turmeric powder to the curry for color and flavor.

在咖喱中加入一撮姜黄粉，增加色泽和味道。

C1 noun /ˈtɒpˌsɔɪl/

topsoil

表土

Meaning

the top layer of soil, which is rich in organic matter and nutrients

Example

Farmers rely on healthy topsoil for good crop yields.

农民依赖健康的表土来获得丰收。

C1 adjective /ˈtɪpsi/

tipsy

微醉

Meaning

slightly drunk

Example

She felt tipsy after just one glass of wine.

她在喝了一杯酒后感觉有点微醉。

C1 adjective /ˈten.tə.tɪv/

Tentative

初步的; 不确定的

Meaning

not certain or fixed; provisional; hesitant or unsure

Example

We made tentative plans to meet next week.

我们做了初步的计划，下周见面。

A1 conjunction /ðæn/

than

比

Meaning

used to introduce the second element in a comparison

Example

She is taller than her brother.

她比她的哥哥高。

C1 verb /taʊt/

tout

宣传

Meaning

to promote, praise, or advertise aggressively

Example

The company touted its new product as a game-changer.

公司将其新产品宣传为游戏改变者。

A2 adjective /taɪt/

tight

紧的

Meaning

firmly held in place, not loose or slack

Example

The knot was too tight to untie.

结已经太紧，无法解开。

B1 noun /ˈtɔːr.təs/

tortoise

乌龟

Meaning

A slow-moving land reptile with a hard shell.

Example

The tortoise slowly crossed the garden.

乌龟慢慢地穿过花园。

C2 adjective /ˈtjuːtɪlɑːr/

tutelar

保护的

Meaning

Serving as a guardian or protector.

Example

The tutelar spirit of the forest was believed to protect travelers.

森林的守护灵被认为是保护旅行者的存在。

C1 noun /ˈtraɪæd/

triad

三合会

Meaning

a group of three closely related people or things

Example

The project was managed by a triad of experts.

该项目由一个三人专家小组管理。

A2 adjective /ˈteɪ.sti/

Tasty

美味的

Meaning

having a pleasant flavor; delicious

Example

The pizza was really tasty with fresh ingredients.

这块比萨饼因为新鲜的配料而真的很美味。

C2 adjective ˈtɛnsaɪl

tensile

可伸缩的

Meaning

Relating to tension; capable of being stretched.

Example

The tensile strength of the material is crucial for the construction project.

材料的抗拉强度对建筑项目至关重要。

C2 noun /ˈtælɪzmən/

talisman

护身符

Meaning

An object believed to have magical powers or bring good luck.

Example

He always carried a small talisman in his pocket for luck.

他总是随身携带一个小护身符，以求好运。

C1 adjective /ˌtaɪpəˈɡræfɪkəl/

typographical

印刷错误

Meaning

relating to the style, arrangement, or appearance of printed text

Example

There was a typographical error in the book.

书中有一个印刷错误。

A2 preposition /tɪl/

till

直到

Meaning

up to the time of; until

Example

She waited till midnight for his call.

她等到午夜才接到他的电话。

C1 verb/noun /ˈθrɒt.əl/

throttle

限制/控制速度

Meaning

To choke or strangle; to control the flow of fuel or power in an engine.

Example

The driver throttled the engine to slow down the car.

司机将发动机调速以减慢汽车速度。

A1 noun /tiː/

Tea

茶

Meaning

a hot drink made by pouring boiling water onto dried leaves

Example

We drink tea every morning at breakfast.

我们每天早上在早餐时喝茶。

B1 noun /ˈtɛkstbʊk/

textbook

教科书

Meaning

a book used for studying a subject in school or college

Example

She bought a new biology textbook for her class.

她为她的班级买了一本新的生物学教科书。

C1 adjective /θiːˈmætɪk/

thematic

主题的

Meaning

Relating to or based on a theme.

Example

The book is organized into thematic chapters.

这本书按主题章节组织。

B1 noun /ˈtaɪ.təl/

Title

标题; 称号; 荣誉

Meaning

the name of a book, movie, or other work; a word used before someone's name to show rank or status

Example

The title of the book is very interesting.

这本书的标题非常有趣。

A1 noun /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/

thursday

星期四

Meaning

The fifth day of the week, following Wednesday and preceding Friday.

Example

We have a meeting scheduled for Thursday.

我们安排了星期四的会议。

A1 noun /tɜːrn/

Turn

转动; 转弯; 机会;

Meaning

an act of moving something in a circular direction; a change of direction; an opportunity to do something

Example

It's your turn to speak at the meeting.

轮到你在会议上发言了。

C1 adjective /ˈtɜːrbjələnt/

turbulent

动荡

Meaning

Characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not stable or calm.

Example

The country went through a turbulent period of political change.

这个国家经历了一个动荡的政治变革时期。

C2 noun /ˈtɔːrpər/

torpor

昏睡

Meaning

A state of physical or mental inactivity; lethargy.

Example

The heat induced a state of torpor in the workers.

高温使工人们陷入了昏睡状态。

B2 noun /ˈtrʌmpɪt/

Trumpet

喇叭

Meaning

a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; military signal instrument

Example

The soldier played the trumpet to signal the troops.

士兵吹响了喇叭，向部队发出信号。

A2 noun /θɔːts/

thoughts

思维

Meaning

An idea or opinion produced by thinking, or occurring suddenly in the mind.

Example

Focus your thoughts on positive outcomes.

将你的思维集中在积极的结果上。

A1 adjective /truː/

True

真实的; 真实的;

Meaning

in accordance with fact or reality; accurate; genuine

Example

It is true that hard work leads to success.

努力工作会带来成功，这是真的。

B2 noun /ˈtɔːr.ment/

Torment

折磨; 痛苦

Meaning

severe physical or mental suffering; extreme pain or anguish

Example

The prisoner endured years of torment in solitary confinement.

囚犯在单独监禁中忍受了多年的折磨。

C1 adverb /ˌðɛrəˈbaʊt/

thereabout

大约

Meaning

Approximately or around that place, amount, or time.

Example

The repairs will cost five hundred dollars or thereabout.

修理费用大约五百美元。

C1 noun /tækˈsɒnəmi/

taxonomy

分类科学

Meaning

The science or practice of classifying things, especially organisms.

Example

Modern taxonomy helps scientists organize and study biodiversity.

现代分类学帮助科学家组织和研究生物多样性。

Meaning

A torn piece of cloth or clothing; to become ragged or torn.

Example

The old flag hung in tatters after the storm.

B2 noun/adjective /ˈtɜːrmɪnəl/

terminal

终点站，最终，绝症

Meaning

As a noun: A place where transport routes begin or end. As an adjective: Relating to the end or final stage of something, often an illness.

Example

He waited for the bus at the central terminal.

他在中央终点站等公交车。

A2 noun /ˈtɒpɪk/

topic

主题

Meaning

a subject of conversation, discussion, or writing

Example

The topic of the meeting was company expansion.

会议的主题是公司扩展。

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。

C1 noun ˈtɑksɪk ɪˈmɪʃənz

toxic emissions

有毒排放

Meaning

Harmful or poisonous substances released into the environment, especially the atmosphere.

Example

Toxic emissions from vehicles pollute the atmosphere.

车辆的有毒排放污染了大气。

B2 noun /ˈtruːθ.fəl.nəs/

Truthfulness

诚实

Meaning

the quality of being truthful; honesty and accuracy in what one says or does

Example

Her truthfulness in the investigation helped solve the case quickly.

她在调查中的诚实帮助迅速解决了案件。

B2 noun /ˈteɪ.lər/

Tailor

裁缝

Meaning

a person whose job is making and altering clothes

Example

The tailor measured him for a new suit.

裁缝为他量了新西装的尺寸。

B2 adjective /θiˈætrɪkl/

theatrical

戏剧的

Meaning

Relating to the theater or exaggerated and dramatic in behavior or style.

Example

Her theatrical performance won the audience's applause.

她的戏剧表演赢得了观众的掌声。

B2 noun /tsuːˈnɑː.mi/

tsunami

海啸

Meaning

a large sea wave caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption

Example

The tsunami devastated the coastal town, leaving thousands homeless.

海啸摧毁了沿海城市，导致成千上万的人无家可归。

C2 noun /tʊˈriːn/

tureen

炖锅

Meaning

A large deep dish with a cover, used for serving soups or stews.

Example

She brought the hot soup to the table in a silver tureen.

她把热汤端到桌子上，放在一个银色的炖锅里。

C1 noun /təˈlɛfəni/

telephony

电话系统

Meaning

the technology and systems for transmitting voice over distances by telephone

Example

Modern telephony has evolved to include internet-based calls.

现代的电话技术已经发展到包括基于互联网的通话。

C1 verb /tɔːnt/

taunt

嘲弄

Meaning

to provoke or challenge someone with insulting remarks

Example

The bully tried to taunt him with cruel words.

那个霸凌者试图用残忍的话挑衅他。

C1 noun /tɪnt/

tint

色调

Meaning

a slight shade or variation of a color

Example

The walls were painted white with a slight blue tint.

墙壁被涂成了白色，并带有一抹淡蓝色。

C2 noun /ˈθɛspiən/

thespian

演员

Meaning

An actor or actress; relating to drama or theater.

Example

The festival was filled with talented thespians from across the country.

这个节日充满了来自全国各地的才华横溢的演员。

B2 noun /temp.ˈteɪ.ʃən/

Temptation

诱惑

Meaning

the desire to do something wrong or unwise; an urge to have or do something

Example

He resisted the temptation to eat the entire chocolate cake.

他抵抗了吃掉整块巧克力蛋糕的诱惑。

C2 verb /ˈtæri/

tarry

耽搁

Meaning

To delay or linger; to stay longer than intended.

Example

Do not tarry, or you will miss the train.

不要耽搁，否则你会错过火车。

B2 verb /triːd/

tread

踩

Meaning

to step or walk on something; to crush with feet

Example

Don't tread on the flowers.

不要踩到花朵。

C1 adverb /ˌðeərəˈpɒn/

Thereupon

随即；

Meaning

immediately after that; following that event

Example

He finished his speech and thereupon left the stage.

他结束了演讲，随即离开了舞台。

B1 verb /tɛnd/

tend

倾向/照顾

Meaning

To regularly behave in a particular way or to take care of something.

Example

She tends to wake up early in the morning.

她倾向于早上早起。

B1 noun /ˈtʌnəl/

tunnel

隧道

Meaning

an underground passage or shaft

Example

They dug a tunnel under the river.

他们在河底挖了一个隧道。

C1 noun /ˈtrɛʒərər/

treasurer

财务主管

Meaning

a person responsible for managing the financial affairs of an organization

Example

The treasurer presented the annual financial report.

财务主管提交了年度财务报告。

B2 noun ˈtrækɪŋ ˈprɒɡrɛs

tracking progress

进度跟踪

Meaning

The process of monitoring and evaluating advancement towards goals or objectives.

Example

Regular tracking progress helps in achieving long-term goals.

定期跟踪进度有助于实现长期目标。

Meaning

to separate grain from the plant by beating or by using a machine

Example

Farmers used machines to thresh the wheat after harvest.

C1 adjective /ˈtɒp.məʊst/

Topmost

最上; 顶端

Meaning

highest in position or rank

Example

The flag was placed on the topmost branch of the tree.

旗帜被放置在树的最高分支上。

A2 adjective /trəˈdɪʃənəl/

Traditional

传统的

Meaning

relating to or following long-established customs; conventional

Example

They had a traditional wedding ceremony.

他们举办了一个传统的婚礼仪式。

B2 noun /taɪm/

thyme

百里香

Meaning

A small aromatic herb used in cooking and medicine.

Example

She sprinkled thyme on the roasted chicken.

她撒上百里香在烤鸡上。

C1 adjective /taɪˈtænɪk/

titanic

巨大的

Meaning

Of exceptional strength, size, or power.

Example

The company made titanic efforts to expand into new markets.

公司在开拓新市场时做出了巨大的努力。

A1 adjective /tɔːl/

tall

高

Meaning

having a greater than average height

Example

He is the tallest player on the team.

他是队里最高的球员。

B1 adverb /ðʌs/

thus

因此

Meaning

as a result or consequence of something previously stated

Example

He was late, thus he missed the meeting.

他迟到了，因此错过了会议。

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。