C2 noun /θroʊz/

throes

剧痛

Meaning

intense or violent pain and struggle, often at the beginning or end of something

Example

The country was in the throes of a political crisis.

该国正处于政治危机的剧痛之中。

B2 noun /ˌdɪsəˈpruːvəl/

disapproval

不赞成

Meaning

The expression of an unfavorable opinion or judgment

Example

Her parents showed clear disapproval of her decision to drop out of college.

她的父母对她辍学的决定表现出明显的不赞成。

B2 adjective /rɪˈmuːvəbəl/

removable

可拆卸的

Meaning

able to be removed or taken away

Example

This phone has a removable battery.

这款手机有一块可拆卸的电池。

C2 adjective /ˌɪnˈekspɜːrt/

inexpert

不熟练的

Meaning

not skilled or experienced; lacking expertise

Example

The inexpert handling of the machine caused several mistakes.

对机器的不熟练操作导致了多次错误。

C2 adjective /ɪˈrɛfrəɡəbəl/

irrefragable

不可辩驳

Meaning

Impossible to refute, deny, or break

Example

The lawyer presented irrefragable evidence that proved his client’s innocence.

律师提供了不可辩驳的证据，证明了他客户的无辜。

C1 noun /ˈmɛm.breɪn/

membrane

膜

Meaning

A thin layer of tissue or material that covers, separates, or connects structures.

Example

The cell membrane controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

细胞膜控制物质进出细胞的运动。

B2 verb /blɪŋk/

blink

眨眼

Meaning

to close and open the eyes quickly.

Example

She blinked rapidly to clear the dust from her eyes.

她迅速眨眼清除眼中的灰尘。

C2 adjective /ˌæntɪməˈrɪdiən/

antemeridian

中午前的时间

Meaning

Relating to the time before noon; occurring in the morning.

Example

She scheduled all her important meetings during the antemeridian hours.

她安排了所有重要的会议在中午前的时间。

B1 adverb /sɪnˈsɪrli/

sincerely

真诚地

Meaning

with genuine feelings; honestly and truly

Example

I sincerely hope you recover soon.

我真诚地希望你早日康复。

C1 verb /blɜːrt/

blurt

突然说出

Meaning

to say something suddenly without thinking

Example

He blurts out the secret accidentally.

他不小心说出了秘密。

B2 adjective /ˈbɒdɪli/

bodily

身体的

Meaning

relating to or concerning the body

Example

He suffered bodily harm in the accident.

他在事故中受到了身体伤害。

B2 noun rɪˈpʌb.lɪk

republic

共和国

Meaning

A state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, with an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch.

Example

A republic is governed by representatives of the people.

共和国由人民的代表治理。

C2 adjective /ˌriːkruːˈdɛsənt/

recrudescent

重新爆发

Meaning

reviving or breaking out again after a period of abatement

Example

Recrudescent tensions threatened the fragile ceasefire.

重新爆发的紧张局势威胁到脆弱的停火协议。

C2 adjective /ˌdeɪ.kɒlˈteɪ/

decollete

低胸的服装

Meaning

of a woman's dress or top, cut low so as to reveal the neck and upper chest

Example

She wore a decollete gown to the party.

她穿着低胸裙子参加了派对。

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。

C2 adjective /vɪˈtjuːpərətɪv/

vituperative

辱骂的

Meaning

Characterized by abusive or harsh language.

Example

The teacher’s vituperative remarks left the students in tears.

老师的辱骂言辞让学生们泪流满面。

B1 verb /rʌb/

rub

摩擦

Meaning

to press and move something firmly against a surface; to apply pressure with movement

Example

She rubbed her hands together to keep them warm.

她搓手来保持温暖。

B2 adverb /rɪˈɡɑrdləs/

regardless

不管

Meaning

without paying attention to the current situation or condition

Example

She will go to the party regardless of the weather.

她将去派对，不管天气如何。

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.

A1 pronoun /jɔːrz/

yours

你的

Meaning

belonging to or associated with the person or people that the speaker is addressing

Example

This pen is yours.

这支钢笔是你的。

C1 verb /ˌæprɪˈhɛnd/

apprehend

逮捕

Meaning

to arrest or seize someone; to understand or perceive something

Example

The police managed to apprehend the thief after a long chase.

警察在一场长时间的追逐后成功逮捕了小偷。

B1 noun ɪnˈtel.ɪ.dʒəns

intelligence

智能

Meaning

The ability to learn, understand, and think in a logical way about things

Example

Intelligence is key in AI development.

智能是AI发展的关键。

B1 adverb /əˈrɪdʒɪnəli/

originally

最初

Meaning

in the beginning, at first

Example

Originally, she wanted to be a doctor.

最初，她想成为一名医生。

C2 verb /ˈfrɪtər/

fritter

浪费

Meaning

To waste time, money, or energy on trivial matters.

Example

He frittered away his savings on unnecessary gadgets.

他把储蓄浪费在了不必要的电子产品上。

B2 verb, noun /kəˈmjuːt/

commute

通勤

Meaning

Verb: to travel regularly between home and work; Noun: the journey to and from work.

Example

He commutes two hours every day to reach his office.

他每天通勤两小时去上班到他的办公室。

C1 noun /ˈreɪ.biːz/

rabies

狂犬病

Meaning

A viral disease that causes inflammation of the brain in humans and other mammals, usually transmitted through animal bites.

Example

The dog was vaccinated against rabies.

狗已接种狂犬病疫苗。

B2 adjective ɪkˈsplɪsɪt

explicit

明确

Meaning

Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.

Example

The instructions were explicit, leaving no room for confusion.

这些指令是明确的，没有留下任何混淆的空间。

A2 noun /ˈæk.ʃən/

Action

行动; 活动

Meaning

the process of doing something; something that is done

Example

We need to take action to solve this problem.

我们需要采取行动来解决这个问题。

C2 adverb /hərˈmɛtɪkli/

hermetically

密封地

Meaning

In a way that is completely airtight or sealed off.

Example

The jars were hermetically sealed to preserve freshness.

罐子被密封起来以保持新鲜。

C2 adjective /ˈsæŋɡwɪˌnɛri/

sanguinary

血腥的

Meaning

Involving or causing much bloodshed; bloodthirsty.

Example

The battle was one of the most sanguinary conflicts of the war.

这场战斗是战争中最血腥的冲突之一。

C1 noun /əˈkɔːrdiən/

accordion

手风琴 (乐器)

Meaning

a musical instrument played by squeezing and expanding with keys and buttons

Example

The musician played a cheerful tune on the accordion.

音乐家在手风琴上演奏了一首愉快的旋律。

B1 verb /breɪk/

brake

Meaning

to slow down or stop a vehicle by applying a brake

Example

He braked suddenly to avoid hitting the dog.

C1 noun /doʊ/

doe

母鹿

Meaning

a female deer, especially an adult one

Example

The doe and her fawn were grazing in the meadow.

母鹿和她的小鹿在草地上吃草。

C1 noun /ˌloʊ.kəˈmoʊ.tɪv/

locomotive

机车

Meaning

A powered rail vehicle used for pulling trains.

Example

The old steam locomotive was restored for the museum.

这辆老式蒸汽机车已恢复供博物馆使用。

C2 adjective /ɪkˈsɛpʃənəbl/

exceptionable

不可接受的

Meaning

Open to objection; causing disapproval.

Example

His rude remarks were considered exceptionable by everyone present.

他的粗鲁评论被在场的每个人视为不可接受。

B1 adjective /ˈnær.oʊ/

Narrow

狭窄的; 限制的; 受限的

Meaning

having a small width; thin; limited in scope; restricted

Example

The narrow street was barely wide enough for two cars.

这条狭窄的街道几乎不足以容纳两辆车。

B2 verb /ˈrendər/

render

提供

Meaning

to provide or give; to make or cause to become

Example

The artist renders the scene beautifully.

艺术家美丽地渲染了场景。

A2 abbreviation (noun/pronoun) /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

sth.

某事

Meaning

abbreviation for 'something'

Example

Can you give me sth. to write with?

你能给我写字的东西吗？

C1 verb, adjective, noun /spruːs/

spruce

整理 / 一种树

Meaning

to make neat or tidy in appearance; also refers to an evergreen tree

Example

He spruced up his room before the guests arrived.

他在客人到达之前整理了他的房间。

C2 adjective /mɜːrˈkjʊriəl/

mercurial

善变的

Meaning

subject to sudden or unpredictable changes of mood or mind.

Example

She is known for her mercurial temperament.

她以其善变的脾气而闻名。

C2 noun /ˈæl.kə.laɪ ækt/

Alkali Act

碱性法案

Meaning

A British law passed in 1863 to regulate the emission of hydrochloric acid gas from alkali works, representing one of the first pieces of environmental legislation.

Example

The Alkali Act of 1863 was one of the first environmental laws.

1863年的碱性法案是最早的环境法律之一。

C1 verb ɪˈluːd

elude

逃避

Meaning

Evade or escape from, typically in a skillful or cunning way; avoid being caught.

Example

The thief managed to elude the police.

小偷成功逃脱了警察。

B2 noun /ˌep.ɪˈdem.ɪk/

Epidemic

流行病

Meaning

a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community

Example

The flu epidemic affected thousands of people across the country.

流感疫情影响了全国成千上万的人。

B2 noun /ˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

classification

分类

Meaning

the action or process of classifying something into groups based on shared characteristics.

Example

The classification of animals helps in understanding their biology.

动物的分类有助于理解它们的生物学。

A2 adverb /ˈnɪərli/

Nearly

差不多; 几乎;

Meaning

almost; not quite; very close to

Example

I nearly missed the bus this morning.

我差点错过了今天早上的公交车。

B2 adjective /ˈtrʌst.fəl/

Trustful

信任的; 表现出对某人或某事的信任

Meaning

having or showing trust in someone or something; trusting

Example

She was too trustful and believed everything he said.

她太信任了，什么都相信他说的。

C1 noun /ɪmˈbɛzlmənt/

embezzlement

挪用公款

Meaning

The act of dishonestly taking money or property entrusted to one's care.

Example

The accountant was arrested for embezzlement of company funds.

会计因挪用公司资金而被逮捕。

C1 adjective /prəˈmɪskjuəs/

promiscuous

放荡

Meaning

Having or showing a casual and unselective approach, often used to describe indiscriminate sexual relationships.

Example

The novel depicts a character with a promiscuous lifestyle.

这本小说描述了一个过着放荡生活方式的角色。

C2 noun /ˈhoʊl.stər/

holster

枪套

Meaning

A holder or case for carrying a gun, typically worn on a belt or shoulder.

Example

The sheriff kept his revolver in a leather holster.

警长将他的左轮手枪放在皮革枪套里。

C1 verb ɪˈnɔː.ɡjə.reɪ.tɪd

inaugurated

开幕

Meaning

Begin or introduce (a system, policy, or period) formally.

Example

The organization was inaugurated officially.

该组织已正式开幕。

B2 verb /kreɪv/

crave

渴望, 强烈的欲望

Meaning

to have a strong desire for something

Example

She craves adventure and often travels to remote places.

她渴望冒险，并经常前往偏远的地方。

B2 noun /ɪnˈfɔːrsmənt/

enforcement

执法

Meaning

the act of making sure that laws or rules are followed

Example

The police are responsible for law enforcement.

警察负责执法。

B2 adjective /ˈtʃiːzi/

cheesy

便宜/过于感伤

Meaning

tacky, overly sentimental, or cheap in quality

Example

The movie was funny but a bit too cheesy.

电影很有趣，但有点太俗气了。

B2 noun ˌnæv.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

navigation

导航

Meaning

The process or activity of accurately ascertaining one's position and planning and following a route.

Example

GPS technology has improved the navigation of self-driving cars.

GPS 技术改进了自动驾驶汽车的导航。

A2 noun/adjective /ˈmɛksɪkən/

mexican

幸福

Meaning

a native or inhabitant of Mexico; relating to Mexico or its people, culture, or language

Example

She enjoys Mexican food like tacos and enchiladas.

她在获得奖项时无法隐藏自己的幸福。

C2 adjective /ɪˈmɒdɪst/

immodest

傲慢 / 不得体

Meaning

lacking humility or decency; excessively proud or improper

Example

His immodest remarks offended the audience.

他的傲慢言辞冒犯了观众。

C2 noun /ˈsfɛrɔɪd/

spheroid

椭球体

Meaning

A three-dimensional shape that is almost spherical but slightly flattened or elongated.

Example

The Earth is not a perfect sphere but an oblate spheroid.

地球不是一个完美的球体，而是一个扁球体。

C1 noun /ˈdrɛsˌmeɪkər/

dressmaker

女裁缝

Meaning

A person who makes or alters women's clothing professionally.

Example

The dressmaker crafted a beautiful gown for the bride.

女裁缝为新娘制作了一件漂亮的礼服。

B2 adjective /ˈstɜːrdi/

sturdy

坚固

Meaning

strongly and solidly built; not easily weakened

Example

The carpenter made a sturdy wooden table.

木匠做了一张坚固的木桌。

C2 adjective /ˌpɛntəˈveɪlənt/

pentavalent

五价

Meaning

Having a valence of five, especially in chemistry.

Example

Phosphorus can exist in a pentavalent state.

磷可以以五价状态存在。

B2 verb /ˈdɑːrkən/

darken

变暗

Meaning

to make or become dark; to reduce brightness or light

Example

The clouds began to darken the sky before the storm.

暴风雨来临前，乌云开始使天空变暗。

A2 noun /ˈbæskɪtbɔːl/

basketball

Meaning

a game played by two teams who try to score points by throwing a ball through a hoop

Example

He loves playing basketball with his friends.

C2 noun /ɔːrˈθɑːɡrəfi/

orthography

拼写法

Meaning

The conventional spelling system of a language.

Example

English orthography can be confusing for learners.

英语的拼写法对学习者来说可能是令人困惑的。

C1 noun /ˈfæm.ɪn/

Famine

饥荒

Meaning

extreme scarcity of food; a period when food is extremely scarce

Example

The severe drought led to widespread famine in the region.

严重的干旱导致该地区广泛的饥荒。

C1 noun /ˈheɪl.stɔːrm/

Hailstorm

冰雹风暴

Meaning

a violent storm with hail falling from the sky

Example

The hailstorm damaged many cars in the parking lot.

冰雹风暴损坏了停车场中的许多汽车。

B2 noun /ˈfræɡ.mənt/

Fragment

碎片; 片段;

Meaning

a small part broken or separated off something; an incomplete or isolated portion

Example

Archaeologists found fragments of ancient pottery buried in the soil.

考古学家在土壤中发现了古代陶器的碎片。

C1 noun /ˈplʌn.dər.ər/

Plunderer

掠夺者

Meaning

a person who steals goods, especially during war or civil disorder

Example

The plunderers ransacked the village after the battle.

掠夺者在战斗后劫掠了村庄。

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。

C2 verb /ˈvɛəriəˌɡeɪt/

variegate

使多样化

Meaning

To diversify or mark with different colors or patterns.

Example

The artist used different shades to variegate the design.

艺术家使用不同的阴影来使设计变得多样化。

C2 adjective /ˈæn.ə.daɪn/

anodyne

无害的，缓解疼痛的

Meaning

Not likely to cause offense; bland or harmless. Also refers to something that relieves pain.

Example

The speaker’s anodyne remarks avoided controversy.

演讲者的无害评论避免了争议。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈdɪf.ər.ənt/

indifferent

冷漠

Meaning

having no particular interest or concern; not caring one way or another

Example

She was indifferent to the outcome of the match.

她对比赛的结果漠不关心。

C1 noun /ˈpɛntəɡən/

pentagon

Meaning

A plane figure with five straight sides and five angles; also refers to the US Department of Defense building.

Example

The Pentagon is one of the most iconic government buildings in the United States.

C1 verb /dɛlv/

delve

Meaning

To investigate deeply; to dig into a subject or area.

Example

The researcher delved into ancient manuscripts to find clues.

C2 noun /ɒkˈteɪvoʊ/

octavo

八开 (通过将纸张折叠成八个部分而产生的书籍大小)

Meaning

A size of book page resulting from folding a sheet of paper into eight leaves (sixteen pages).

Example

The old library contained rare octavo editions of Shakespeare.

这座古老的图书馆里有莎士比亚的稀有八开版书籍。

B1 verb /məˈsɑːʒ/

massage

按摩

Meaning

to rub and press muscles to relieve pain or tension; to manipulate information

Example

The therapist will massage your back to reduce muscle tension.

治疗师会按摩你的背部以减轻肌肉紧张。

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。

A2 adjective /ɪˌlɛkˈtrɒnɪk/

electronic

电子的

Meaning

Operating with or produced by the use of electronic devices.

Example

She bought an electronic keyboard for her music lessons.

她为她的音乐课买了一台电子键盘。

C1 noun /ʃəˈreɪd/

charade

假面舞会, 模仿游戏

Meaning

an absurd pretense or act intended to deceive; also a word-guessing game

Example

The trial was nothing more than a political charade.

这个审判不过是一个政治上的假面舞会。

B2 adjective /ˌɪntəˈpɜːsənl/

interpersonal

人际

Meaning

Relating to relationships or communication between people.

Example

He has excellent interpersonal skills and gets along well with others.

他拥有出色的人际交往技巧，并且能与他人和谐相处。

B2 noun ˈlaɪv.stɒk ˈfɑː.mɪŋ

livestock farming

畜牧业

Meaning

The breeding, raising, and care of farm animals such as cattle, horses, sheep, and pigs for food, fiber, and other products.

Example

Livestock farming plays a crucial role in food security.

畜牧业在食品安全中发挥着至关重要的作用。

A2 noun /ˈdiː.teɪl/

detail

细节

Meaning

An individual feature, fact, or item of information.

Example

She explained the plan in great detail.

她详细解释了计划。

C2 adjective ˌmɔː.fəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl

morphological

与词汇结构和构成有关

Meaning

Related to the structure and formation of words; concerning morphology in linguistics.

Example

Morphological analysis helps AI understand word structures.

形态学分析帮助人工智能理解单词结构。

B2 adjective /ˈæm.pəl/

Ample

充足的；足够的；丰富的

Meaning

large in size, extent, or capacity; plentiful; more than enough

Example

We have ample time to finish the project before the deadline.

我们有足够的时间在最后期限前完成项目。

A2 noun /ʃiːp/

sheep

羊

Meaning

a farm animal with thick wool that is raised for its wool, meat, and milk

Example

The farmer keeps a large flock of sheep.

农民养着一大群羊。

C2 noun /dɪˈsweɪʒən/

dissuasion

劝阻

Meaning

The act of persuading someone not to take a course of action.

Example

Her dissuasion prevented him from making a bad investment.

她的劝阻阻止了他做一个糟糕的投资。

B2 noun /ˈfaʊn.dər/

Founder

创始人

Meaning

a person who establishes an institution or settlement; someone who starts or creates something

Example

Steve Jobs was the co-founder of Apple Inc. and revolutionized personal computing.

史蒂夫·乔布斯是苹果公司联合创始人，并且革命性地改变了个人计算机。

C2 noun /dʒeɪp/

jape

恶作剧, 玩笑

Meaning

A practical joke or humorous remark.

Example

He enjoyed a harmless jape with his friends.

他和朋友们享受了一场无害的恶作剧。

B2 verb /ˈkɪdnæp/

kidnap

绑架

Meaning

to take someone away illegally by force

Example

The criminals kidnapped the wealthy businessman.

罪犯绑架了富有的商人。

A1 verb /əˈɡriː/

agree

同意

Meaning

to have the same opinion; to consent; to be in harmony

Example

We all agree that the plan is excellent.

我们都同意这个计划非常好。

B2 verb /ˈɔːltər/

alter

改变

Meaning

to change or modify something slightly but significantly

Example

She decided to alter her dress to make it fit better.

她决定改变她的裙子，让它更合身。

A2 verb /bɪˈlɒŋ/

belong

属于

Meaning

to be in the right place or to be a member of a group

Example

She felt she truly belonged to the team.

她觉得她真的属于这个团队。

B2 noun /dɪsˈɔːrdər/

disorder

紊乱

Meaning

A state of confusion or lack of order; also a medical or mental condition.

Example

The protest ended in disorder when the crowd became violent.

抗议活动在群众变得暴力后陷入了混乱。

C2 adjective /sɪˈdɪʃəs/

seditious

煽动叛乱的

Meaning

Encouraging rebellion against authority.

Example

The activist spread seditious pamphlets among the crowd.

活动家在群众中散发了煽动叛乱的传单。

C1 noun ˈmɪl.ɪ.tər.i ɪnˈkɜː.ʃən

military incursion

军事入侵

Meaning

A sudden armed attack or invasion by military forces into a territory.

Example

The military incursion caused widespread devastation.

军事入侵造成了广泛的破坏。

C1 adjective /ˌɪnsərˈmaʊntəbl/

insurmountable

不可逾越

Meaning

Too great to be overcome.

Example

The explorers faced insurmountable odds in the desert.

探险者在沙漠中面对着无法逾越的困难。

C2 noun /ɪnˌtɛl.ɪˈdʒɛntsi.ə/

intelligentsia

知识分子阶层

Meaning

The group of people engaged in intellectual and cultural pursuits in a society.

Example

The intelligentsia played a key role in shaping public opinion.

知识分子阶层在塑造公众舆论方面发挥了重要作用。

A1 verb /æsk/

ask

问

Meaning

to request information; to inquire; to invite

Example

Can I ask you a question about the homework?

我可以问你一个关于作业的问题吗？

C1 noun prɪˈzɝː.və.tɪv

preservative

防腐剂

Meaning

A chemical substance that prevents decay, fermentation, or other natural processes that cause food deterioration.

Example

Artificial preservatives are harmful to health.

人工防腐剂对健康有害。

C1 adjective /ˌsæŋktɪˈmoʊniəs/

sanctimonious

伪善的虔诚

Meaning

Making a show of being morally superior to others; hypocritically pious.

Example

He gave a sanctimonious speech about honesty while he himself was corrupt.

他发表了一篇关于诚实的伪善演讲，而他自己却腐败了。

C2 noun /ˈsækrɪsti/

sacristy

圣器室

Meaning

a room in a church where sacred vessels and vestments are kept

Example

The priest entered the sacristy before the mass began.

神父在弥撒开始前进入了圣器室。

C1 verb /ˈfɔːrtɪˌfaɪ/

fortify

加强

Meaning

To strengthen a place, person, or thing physically or mentally.

Example

They fortified the city walls to protect against invasion.

他们加固了城市的墙壁，以防止入侵。

C1 adjective /stɔːntʃ/

staunch

坚定的, 忠诚的

Meaning

Loyal, committed, and firm in support.

Example

She is a staunch supporter of environmental protection.

她是环境保护的坚定支持者。

C1 noun /luː/

lieu

代替

Meaning

Instead of; in place of.

Example

He gave money in lieu of flowers.

他给了钱代替花。

A1 verb /bʌt/

but

撞头

Meaning

to hit or push with the head or horns; to strike forcefully

Example

The goat butted against the fence.

山羊撞到了篱笆。

C1 noun /əˈliː.dʒəns/

allegiance

忠诚

Meaning

Loyalty or commitment of a subordinate to a superior or of an individual to a group or cause.

Example

Soldiers take an oath of allegiance to their country.

士兵宣誓效忠他们的国家。

C2 noun /ˌhaɪdroʊməˈkænɪks/

hydromechanics

水力学

Meaning

The study of the mechanical properties and behavior of fluids in motion and at rest.

Example

Hydromechanics provides the foundation for naval architecture.

水力学为船舶设计提供了基础。

C2 noun /skɪf/

skiff

小船

Meaning

a small, light boat usually for one person

Example

The fisherman paddled his skiff across the lake.

渔夫划着他的“小船”穿过湖面。

C1 noun /sɪˈsɛʃən/

secession

分裂

Meaning

The action of formally withdrawing from membership of a federation or body.

Example

The secession of the southern states led to the Civil War.

南方各州的分裂导致了内战。

C1 noun /aɪl/

isle

小岛

Meaning

A small island or peninsula, often poetic or literary.

Example

They spent their honeymoon on a beautiful tropical isle.

他们在一个美丽的热带小岛上度过了他们的蜜月。

B2 adjective ɪkˈstɪŋkt

extinct

灭绝

Meaning

No longer in existence; having died out completely.

Example

Some species are becoming extinct due to overfishing.

一些物种由于过度捕捞而濒临灭绝。

C1 adjective /ˈhɛdˌstrɔŋ/

headstrong

固执

Meaning

Determined to do what one wants, even if it is not sensible.

Example

The headstrong child refused to listen to anyone.

固执的孩子拒绝听任何人的话。

C1 noun /ˌdɛtəˈneɪʃən/

detonation

爆炸

Meaning

The act of exploding or causing something to explode.

Example

The sudden detonation shook the entire building.

突如其来的爆炸震动了整个大楼。

C1 adjective /suːˈpɜːrlətɪv/

superlative

最高级

Meaning

Of the highest quality or degree; expressing the extreme form of an adjective or adverb.

Example

Her performance was superlative, earning her a standing ovation.

她的表现是最高级的，赢得了站立的掌声。

C1 noun /ˈpæl.ə.tə.bəl miːt/

Palatable meat

美味的肉类

Meaning

Meat that is pleasant to taste; appetizing meat dish

Example

The chef prepared palatable meat dishes for the dinner party.

厨师为晚宴准备了美味的肉类菜肴。

B2 noun əˈlaɪ.əns

alliance

联盟

Meaning

A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations.

Example

Global alliances promote environmental sustainability.

全球联盟促进环境可持续性。

C1 noun /rɪˈsaɪtər/

reciter

朗诵者

Meaning

a person who recites or repeats something aloud from memory, especially poetry, prayers, or formal texts

Example

The reciter delivered the poem with clarity and emotion.

朗诵者清晰而富有感情地朗诵了这首诗。

B2 noun /den/

Den

洞穴；舒适的房间；非法活动的场所

Meaning

a wild animal's lair or home; a small, comfortable room; a place for illegal activities

Example

The fox disappeared into its den when it sensed danger approaching.

狐狸在感到危险接近时消失在它的洞穴里。

C1 noun /wɪk/

Wick

蜡烛芯

Meaning

a cord or strand of cotton that burns to provide light in a candle or lamp

Example

The candle wick needs to be trimmed for better burning.

蜡烛芯需要修剪，以便更好地燃烧。

C2 adjective /ɪmˈpæsɪbəl/

impassible

不可忍受的

Meaning

Incapable of suffering or feeling pain (used mainly in theological or philosophical contexts).

Example

Some philosophers argue that God is impassible and cannot experience human emotions.

一些哲学家认为上帝是不可忍受的，无法体验人类的情感。

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。

C2 verb /ˈæmərˌtaɪz/

amortize

摊销

Meaning

To gradually reduce or pay off a debt with regular payments.

Example

They plan to amortize the mortgage over 20 years.

他们计划在20年内摊销抵押贷款。