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B2 noun /ˈtɔːtʃər/

torture

折磨
Meaning
the action or practice of inflicting severe pain on someone as a punishment or to force them to do something
Example
He was subjected to torture during the interrogation.
他在审问中遭受了折磨。
B1 noun /ˈkɑn.tent/

Content

满足
Meaning
pleased and satisfied; the things that are contained in something; subject matter of a text
Example
She felt content with her simple life in the countryside.
她对自己在乡村的简单生活感到满足。
C1 noun /beɪn/

bane

祸根
Meaning
A cause of great distress, harm, or annoyance.
Example
Traffic jams are the bane of city life.
交通堵塞是城市生活的祸根。
C2 noun /ˈkærɪlɒn/

carillon

风琴钟
Meaning
A set of bells played using a keyboard, usually in a tower.
Example
The carillon bells rang across the town square.
风琴钟的钟声回荡在城市广场上。
A2 adverb /ˈtruːli/

Truly

真的
Meaning
in accordance with fact or reality; genuinely
Example
She truly loves her family.
她真的爱她的家人。
B1 noun /bʌlb/

bulb

Meaning
a rounded glass part of an electric lamp that produces light when lit; also an underground storage organ in some plants
Example
The light bulb burned out, so she replaced it with a new one.
B2 adjective /ˈwɪəri/

Weary

疲倦的; 筋疲力尽的
Meaning
feeling or showing extreme tiredness; tired and lacking energy
Example
She felt weary after working twelve hours straight.
她工作了十二小时后感到非常疲倦。
C2 noun /ˈkɔːfər/

coffer

箱子
Meaning
A strongbox or small chest for holding valuables, often used metaphorically for funds or financial reserves.
Example
The city's coffers were drained after the costly project.
昂贵的项目后，城市的资金库被耗尽了。
C2 noun /ˈmæləprɒˌpɪzəm/

malapropism

误用词汇
Meaning
the mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one, often with amusing effect
Example
He is famous for his malapropism when speaking in public.
他因在公众演讲时的误用词汇而闻名。
B1 noun /lɔk/

Lock

锁
Meaning
a mechanism for keeping a door, lid, etc., fastened, typically operated only by a key of a particular form
Example
Make sure you lock the door before leaving.
确保在离开前锁好门。
C1 noun ˌdɛməˈɡræfɪk trænˈzɪʃən

demographic transition

人口过渡
Meaning
A shift in population patterns from high birth and death rates to low birth and death rates as a country develops economically
Example
The demographic transition indicates a shift towards an aging society.
人口过渡表示向老龄化社会的转变。
B2 noun /ˈsɛnət/

senate

参议院
Meaning
a legislative or governing body, typically the upper chamber in a bicameral legislature
Example
The senate voted in favor of the new healthcare bill.
参议院投票支持新的医疗保健法案。
B1 verb /ˌɛntərˈteɪn/

entertain

Meaning
to provide amusement, enjoyment, or hospitality to others
Example
The comedian entertained the audience with his jokes.
A2 verb /prəˈtɛkt/

protect

保护
Meaning
To keep safe from harm or injury.
Example
Protect yourself from the negative effects of social media.
保护自己免受社交媒体的负面影响。
A2 noun ˈpræktɪs

practice

练习
Meaning
The actual application or use of an idea, belief, or method; repeated exercise in or performance of an activity or skill.
Example
Daily practice improves fluency.
每天的练习能提高流利度。
C2 noun, adjective /ˈɡɒsəmər/

gossamer

轻薄物
Meaning
Something light, thin, and delicate, like a fine fabric or cobweb.
Example
The bride's veil was made of delicate gossamer fabric.
新娘的面纱是由精致的高萨梅尔布料做成的。
C2 verb /ɪˈfeɪs/

efface

抹去
Meaning
To erase or wipe out something; to make oneself inconspicuous.
Example
Time had effaced the letters on the old gravestone.
时间已经抹去了旧墓碑上的字母。
C1 verb, noun /lɜːrtʃ/

lurch

Meaning
to make an abrupt, unsteady, or uncontrolled movement; a sudden movement or stagger
Example
The bus lurched forward as the driver hit the brakes.
B1 adjective /ˈiː.ɡər/

Eager

渴望的; 兴奋的; 热切的
Meaning
showing keen interest; enthusiastic; having or showing desire and excitement
Example
She was eager to start her new job.
她急切地等待着开始她的新工作。
C1 adjective /kənˈtɪn.ju.əl/

Continual

持续的；不停的
Meaning
happening repeatedly over a long period of time; constant and uninterrupted
Example
The continual noise from the construction site was very annoying.
来自建筑工地的持续噪音非常让人烦恼。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈfɛtərd/

unfettered

不受限制的
Meaning
not restricted or confined; free
Example
The artist enjoyed unfettered freedom of expression.
艺术家享受了无限制的表达自由。
B2 noun /ˈsoʊlər ɪˈklɪps/

Solar eclipse

日全食
Meaning
an eclipse in which the sun is obscured by the moon passing between it and the earth
Example
The solar eclipse will be visible from our city next month.
下个月我们城市将能看到日全食。
C1 adjective /ˈɡrʌdʒɪŋ/

grudging

不情愿的
Meaning
Reluctant or unwilling; given or allowed only with hesitation.
Example
She gave him a grudging smile after the argument.
在争论后，她给了他一个不情愿的微笑。
A2 adjective /ˈtaɪ.ni/

Tiny

非常小; 微小
Meaning
extremely small in size or amount
Example
The baby bird was tiny and helpless.
小鸟宝宝非常小并且无助。
B1 noun /skriːn/

Screen

屏幕
Meaning
a flat surface on which pictures or words are shown; a movable partition used to divide a room
Example
The movie was displayed on a large screen in the theater.
电影在剧院的大屏幕上播放。
A1 adjective /bɪɡ/

big

大
Meaning
large in size, extent, or importance
Example
They moved into a big house with plenty of space.
他们搬进了一座大房子，那里有很多空间。
B2 noun /bʌlk/

Bulk

大宗; 大部分;
Meaning
the mass or size of something large; the greater part or majority of something
Example
The bulk of the work was completed before the deadline.
大部分工作在最后期限前完成。
C2 adjective /ˈɡlɑːbjələr/

globular

球形的
Meaning
Having the shape of a globe; spherical.
Example
The scientist studied the globular cluster of stars.
科学家研究了球状星团。
C1 verb /ɡliːn/

glean

收集
Meaning
to collect or gather slowly and bit by bit, especially information or crops left after harvest
Example
The journalist gleaned facts from several sources.
记者从多个来源收集事实。
C1 noun /ˈbɔɪənsi/ or /ˈbuːjənsi/

buoyancy

浮力, 快乐
Meaning
The ability to float in a liquid; cheerfulness and optimism.
Example
Her natural buoyancy lifted the mood of the group.
她自然的快乐提升了小组的氛围。
C2 verb /ˈoʊɡəl/

ogle

色迷迷地看
Meaning
To look at someone with obvious sexual interest.
Example
He kept ogling the models on the runway.
他一直盯着跑道上的模特看。
C2 noun /ˌdʒer.ɪˈmaɪ.æd/

Jeremiad

长篇哀叹; 痛苦的抱怨; 灾难清单
Meaning
a long mournful complaint or lamentation; a list of woes; a prolonged expression of grief
Example
The newspaper editorial was a jeremiad about the decline of moral values in society.
报纸的社论是一篇关于社会道德价值观衰退的杰雷米亚德。
B2 noun, verb /ˈblɒsəm/

blossom

开花
Meaning
a flower or mass of flowers on a tree or plant; to develop or flourish
Example
The small garden began to blossom in spring.
小花园在春天开始开花。
B1 verb /ɪnˈvɛnt/

invent

发明
Meaning
to create or design something that has not existed before
Example
Thomas Edison invented the electric bulb.
托马斯·爱迪生发明了电灯泡。
A2 noun /ˈkændl/

candle

蜡烛
Meaning
a stick of wax with a wick that burns to give light
Example
She lit a candle during the power cut.
在停电时她点燃了一根蜡烛。
C1 verb /ˈmɑːrʃəl/

marshal

组织
Meaning
To arrange or organize people, events, or resources in an orderly way.
Example
The teacher marshaled the students for the field trip.
老师组织学生参加远足。
B2 noun /ˌdaɪəˈbiːtiːz/

diabetes

幸福
Meaning
a medical condition in which the body cannot properly control the level of sugar in the blood
Example
He was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes last year.
她收到奖项时，无法掩饰自己的幸福。
C2 adjective /ˌænθrəpəˈmɔːrfəs/

anthropomorphous

人形的
Meaning
having the form or attributes of a human
Example
The statue had an anthropomorphous shape resembling a human.
这座雕像有着类似人类的形状。
B2 noun, verb /ˈædvɜːrt/

advert

Meaning
(noun) a notice or announcement in a public medium promoting a product, service, or event; (verb) to refer to something in speaking or writing
Example
The company placed an advert in the newspaper for the new position.
C2 adjective /sɪˈnɒptɪk/

synoptic

概括性的
Meaning
giving a general overview or summary; presenting a broad view
Example
The report offers a synoptic view of climate trends over the past century.
报告提供了过去一个世纪气候趋势的概括性视图。
C1 noun /rəʊˈbɒt.ɪk ˈsɜː.dʒər.i/

robotic surgery

机器人手术
Meaning
Surgery performed with the assistance of robotic systems to enhance precision and reduce invasiveness.
Example
Robotic surgery enhances precision in complex procedures.
机器人手术提高了复杂程序的精确度。
C1 adjective /ˈpɪt.i.ə.bəl/

pitiable

可怜的
Meaning
deserving sympathy or compassion
Example
The stray dog looked pitiable in the rain.
那只流浪狗在雨中看起来十分可怜。
C1 adjective /ˌsækrɪˈfɪʃəl/

sacrificial

祭献的
Meaning
Relating to or involving sacrifice.
Example
The lamb was used as a sacrificial offering in the ritual.
这只羊在仪式中被用作祭献的礼物。
C2 noun /ˈsɪnəd/

synod

主教会议
Meaning
An assembly of the clergy in a Christian church convened to decide on issues of doctrine or administration.
Example
The synod gathered to discuss reforms in the church.
主教会议聚集在一起讨论教会的改革。
B2 adjective /dɪˈsɛptɪv/

deceptive

具有欺骗性的
Meaning
Giving an appearance or impression different from the truth; misleading.
Example
Appearances can be deceptive.
外表可能具有欺骗性。
C1 noun /ˈʌndərˌwɜːrld/

underworld

地下世界
Meaning
The criminal world of organized crime or the mythical world of the dead.
Example
The detective spent years studying the secrets of the underworld.
侦探花了很多年研究地下世界的秘密。
B2 noun /ˈmʌð.ər.lænd/

Motherland

祖国; 祖国
Meaning
the country where one was born or has citizenship; homeland
Example
He always spoke fondly of his motherland.
他总是充满感情地谈论他的祖国。
C2 verb /ˈɛksplɪkeɪt/

explicate

解释
Meaning
to make an idea or principle clear by explaining it in detail
Example
The professor tried to explicate the theory of relativity for his students.
教授试图为他的学生解释相对论的理论。
C1 noun /ˈɪnstɪˌɡeɪtər/

instigator

煽动者
Meaning
A person who brings about or initiates something, usually something bad.
Example
The police identified him as the instigator of the violence.
警方将他定为暴力的煽动者。
C1 noun prɪˈdɪk.ə.mənt

predicament

困境
Meaning
A difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation.
Example
Losing both jobs put him in a financial predicament.
失去两份工作让他陷入了财务困境。
C1 adjective /moʊˈmentəs/

Momentous

重要
Meaning
of great importance or significance; having far-reaching consequences
Example
The signing of the peace treaty was a momentous occasion for both countries.
和平条约的签署是两个国家的一个重要时刻。
B2 verb /ˌɪntərˈviːn/

intervene

介入
Meaning
To come between people, groups, or events, often to prevent conflict or improve a situation.
Example
The teacher had to intervene to stop the fight between the students.
老师不得不介入，阻止学生之间的打架。
C1 adjective /ˈpjuːtrɪd/

putrid

腐烂的
Meaning
decayed and emitting a foul smell
Example
The garbage smelled putrid after days in the sun.
垃圾在阳光下几天后开始发臭，变得腐烂。
B2 noun ˈsəʊ.ʃəl ˈdʒʌs.tɪs

social justice

社会正义
Meaning
Justice in terms of the distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privileges within a society.
Example
Social justice ensures equality of opportunity.
社会正义确保平等的机会。
B1 verb /floʊt/

float

浮动
Meaning
to rest or move on the surface of a liquid or in the air without sinking
Example
The boat began to float gently down the river.
船开始轻轻漂浮在河面上。
A2 adjective /waɪld/

Wild

野生的; 未驯化的
Meaning
living in natural conditions; not domesticated or cultivated; uncontrolled
Example
We saw wild animals in the forest.
我们在森林中看到了野生动物。
C1 adjective /əˈdɒptɪv/

adoptive

收养的
Meaning
relating to the adoption of a child or the act of taking something as one’s own
Example
She grew up in a loving adoptive family.
她在一个充满爱的收养家庭中长大。
B2 verb /əˈsɜːrt/

assert

断言
Meaning
to state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully; to insist upon rights or claims
Example
She decided to assert her authority in the meeting.
她决定在会议上主张她的权威。
C2 noun /ˈmɪlɪt/

millet

小米
Meaning
a small-seeded grass cultivated as a cereal crop
Example
Millet is often used as food in rural areas.
小米常常作为食物在农村地区使用。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈhɪbɪtɪd/

inhibited

抑制的
Meaning
Unable to act in a relaxed and natural way, especially due to self-consciousness or restraint.
Example
He was too inhibited to express his true feelings.
他太抑制自己，无法表达真实的感受。
B2 noun /er/

Heir

继承人
Meaning
a person legally entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death
Example
The young prince was the rightful heir to the throne and would become king someday.
年轻的王子是合法的王位继承人，将来有一天会成为国王。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpjʊər/

Impure

不纯
Meaning
contaminated; not clean; mixed with foreign substances
Example
The impure water caused health problems in the village.
不纯的水在村庄里引起了健康问题。
B2 noun /ˈtuː.lɪp/

Tulip

郁金香
Meaning
a colorful spring flower with cup-shaped petals
Example
The red tulip bloomed beautifully in the garden.
红色的郁金香在花园里美丽地盛开。
B2 adjective ænˈtɪsɪpeɪtɪd

anticipated

预期的
Meaning
Expected or predicted to happen; foreseen in advance.
Example
The anticipated growth exceeded the city's capacity.
预期的增长超出了城市的容量。
C2 noun /ˈskɔːrpiən fɪʃ/

Scorpion fish

蝎子鱼
Meaning
a type of fish with venomous spines that belongs to the family Scorpaenidae
Example
The scorpion fish has dangerous spines that can inject venom.
蝎子鱼有危险的刺，可以注入毒液。
C1 verb /ˌriːˈtʌtʃ/

retouch

修饰
Meaning
To improve or repair a picture, photograph, or image by making small changes.
Example
The photographer retouched the image to remove blemishes.
摄影师对图片进行了修饰以去除瑕疵。
C1 noun /ˈkætərækt/

cataract

白内障 / 瀑布
Meaning
A medical condition causing clouding of the eye's lens; also a large waterfall.
Example
The old man suffered from cataracts in both eyes.
那位老年人双眼都患有白内障。
C1 verb /luːt/

loot

掠夺
Meaning
to steal goods, typically during war, riot, or chaos
Example
The rioters looted several shops during the protest.
抗议者在抗议期间掠夺了几家商店。
A2 noun /wɜːrks/

works

作品
Meaning
the physical or mental effort used to achieve something
Example
Her works have been exhibited in museums worldwide.
她的作品在世界各地的博物馆中展出。
C1 adjective ɪˈθɪə.ri.əl

ethereal

天上的, 精致的, 超自然的
Meaning
Extremely delicate and light in a way that seems too perfect for this world.
Example
Her voice had an ethereal quality.
她的声音有一种以太的品质。
A2 noun /ˈkɑr.pɪt/

Carpet

地毯
Meaning
a floor covering made from thick woven fabric
Example
The Persian carpet in the living room was a family heirloom.
客厅里的波斯地毯是家族的传家宝。
B1 noun /əˈpruː.vəl/

approval

批准
Meaning
official permission or agreement for something
Example
The project received government approval.
该项目获得了政府批准。
C1 noun /ˈvenəm/

Venom

毒液
Meaning
a poisonous substance secreted by animals such as snakes; extreme malice and bitterness
Example
The snake's venom can be deadly if not treated quickly.
蛇的毒液如果不及时治疗，可能会致命。
B2 adjective rɪˈnaʊnd

renowned

著名
Meaning
Known or talked about by many people; famous.
Example
The renowned scientist led the reform panel.
著名的科学家领导了改革小组。
C2 noun /ɪnˈtɒksɪkənt/

intoxicant

醉品
Meaning
a substance, especially alcohol or a drug, that causes intoxication
Example
Alcohol is the most commonly used intoxicant in many cultures.
酒精是许多文化中最常用的醉品。
C1 noun /bəˈbuːn/

Baboon

狒狒
Meaning
a large African and Arabian primate with a dog-like snout and colorful buttocks
Example
The baboon troop gathered around the watering hole in the savanna.
狒狒群聚集在大草原的水坑旁。
C1 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈbɒlɪkəl/

diabolical

恶魔般的
Meaning
Wicked, cruel, or outrageously bad; resembling the devil.
Example
The dictator’s diabolical rule brought misery to the nation.
独裁者的恶魔般统治给国家带来了苦难。
C1 noun /ˈɑd.ɪ.ti/

Oddity

奇异现象
Meaning
something that is strange or unusual; a peculiar trait
Example
His habit of sleeping standing up was considered an oddity.
他站着睡觉的习惯被视为一种奇异现象。
B2 noun /ˈmeɪnˌlænd/

mainland

Meaning
the principal landmass of a country or continent, as opposed to the surrounding islands
Example
The mainland of Australia is home to most of its population.
A2 noun /ˈoʊ.ʃən/

ocean

海洋
Meaning
A very large expanse of sea, especially the main areas of sea between continents.
Example
The ocean covers more than 70% of the Earth's surface.
海洋覆盖了地球表面超过70%。
C2 noun /fækˈtoʊtəm/

factotum

全能工人
Meaning
an employee who does many different types of work; a general servant
Example
He worked as a factotum, handling both clerical and maintenance duties.
他作为一个全能工人工作，处理行政和维护任务。
B2 noun /ˈkɒn.trɪ.bjʊ.tər/

contributor

贡献者
Meaning
a person who gives something to help achieve a result
Example
He was a regular contributor to the local newspaper.
他是当地报纸的常驻贡献者。
B1 verb /ˈwɪspər/

whisper

低声说
Meaning
to speak very softly using one's breath without vocal cords
Example
She whispered a secret in my ear.
她在我耳边低声说了一个秘密。
B2 adjective /rɪˈnjuː.ə.bəl/

renewable

可再生
Meaning
Able to be renewed or replaced naturally; not depleted when used.
Example
Renewable resources minimize environmental damage.
可再生资源减少环境损害。
B2 adjective /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/

Waking

醒着的; 有意识的
Meaning
awake and conscious; relating to the time when one is awake
Example
She spent her waking hours studying for the exam.
她在清醒的时光里为考试学习。
B2 noun /ˈtɜːrkwɔɪz/

turquoise

绿松石
Meaning
a greenish-blue color or gemstone
Example
She wore a necklace with a beautiful turquoise stone.
她戴着一条美丽的绿松石项链。
A2 adjective /kjuːt/

cute

可爱
Meaning
attractive in a pretty or endearing way
Example
That puppy is so cute!
那只小狗真可爱！
C1 noun /ˌres.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Recitation

朗诵
Meaning
the action of reciting or repeating aloud from memory
Example
The poetry recitation contest was held in the auditorium.
诗歌朗诵比赛在礼堂举行。
C2 noun /ˈæltruɪst/

altruist

利他主义者
Meaning
a person who has an unselfish concern for the welfare of others
Example
He is an altruist who always puts others' needs before his own.
他是一个总是把别人的需求放在自己之前的无私的人。
B2 noun /kənˈtɛmpt/

contempt

Meaning
a strong feeling of dislike and lack of respect towards someone or something
Example
He spoke with contempt about the corrupt officials.
C2 verb /əˈdjuːs/

adduce

提供证据或理由
Meaning
To provide evidence or reasons to support an argument or idea.
Example
The lawyer adduced several examples to support his case.
律师引用了几个例子来支持他的案件。
C2 adjective /ˈsmɑːrmi/

smarmy

奉承 / 虚伪的礼貌
Meaning
Excessively flattering or ingratiating, often insincerely.
Example
The salesman gave a smarmy pitch that felt fake.
销售员做了一个让人觉得虚假的奉承推销。
A2 pronoun /ˈnoʊˌbɑːdi/

nobody

没有人
Meaning
no person; not anyone
Example
Nobody came to the party.
没有人来参加派对。
B1 adjective /ˈprɪn.sə.pəl/

Principal

主要的; 首要的; 最重要的; 首席
Meaning
main; primary; most important; chief
Example
The principal reason for the meeting was to discuss the budget.
会议的主要原因是讨论预算。
C2 noun /krəˈdjuːlɪti/

credulity

轻信
Meaning
A tendency to be too ready to believe that something is real or true.
Example
The scam succeeded because of the victim's credulity.
诈骗因受害人的轻信而成功。
A2 verb kriˈeɪt

create

创造
Meaning
To bring something into existence; to make or produce something new.
Example
Unmanaged growth can create complex challenges.
未经管理的增长可能创造复杂的挑战。
C2 noun /ˌpriːdɪˈlɛkʃən/

predilection

偏好
Meaning
A strong liking or preference for something.
Example
She has a predilection for classical music.
她有一个偏好，喜欢古典音乐。
C1 verb /ˈfɜːrmɛnt/

ferment

经历一个化学过程，其中糖分转化为酒精或酸; 激起或引发变化
Meaning
to undergo a chemical process where sugars are converted to alcohol or acid; to incite or stir up change
Example
The grapes are left to ferment for several weeks.
葡萄被留下来发酵几个星期。
A2 noun /ˈeər kənˈdɪʃ.ən.ər/

Air conditioner

空调
Meaning
a system that controls the temperature, humidity, and air quality in a building or room
Example
We turned on the air conditioner because it was too hot outside.
我们打开了空调，因为外面太热了。
B2 noun /ˈek.oʊ/

Echo

回声; 回响
Meaning
a sound that is reflected back; a repetition or imitation
Example
His voice created a clear echo in the empty cathedral.
他的声音在空荡的教堂里产生了清晰的回声。
C1 verb /ˈprɒfəsaɪ/

prophesy

预言
Meaning
to state or predict that something will happen in the future, especially as if divinely inspired
Example
The monk prophesied that peace would return to the land.
那位和尚预言和平将会回到这个国家。
B1 noun dɪˈfens

defense

防御
Meaning
The action of defending from or resisting attack; protection from harm or danger.
Example
Defense was one of the central subjects.
防御是其中一个核心主题。
C1 adjective /ˌɪnədˈvaɪzəbl/

inadvisable

不建议
Meaning
Not recommended; likely to have undesirable consequences.
Example
It is inadvisable to drive in such heavy rain.
在这种大雨中开车是不建议的。
C1 noun /pʌnˈdʒɑː.bi/

Punjabi

旁遮普
Meaning
a traditional long shirt worn in South Asia, typically loose-fitting
Example
He wore a white punjabi for the festival celebration.
他穿着白色的旁遮普参加节日庆典。
C2 noun ˈtɛlɪˌmɛtri

telemetry

遥测
Meaning
The process of recording and transmitting the readings of an instrument.
Example
The spacecraft transmitted telemetry data back to Earth.
航天器将遥测数据传回地球。
C1 adjective /ˌeɪ.bəlˈbɒd.id/

able-bodied

身体健康
Meaning
physically strong and healthy, not disabled
Example
The company is looking for able-bodied workers for the construction site.
公司正在为建筑工地寻找身体健康的工人。
C2 verb /ˈfɛtər/

fetter

束缚，限制
Meaning
to restrain or restrict someone’s freedom
Example
The strict rules fettered the creativity of the students.
严格的规则限制了学生们的创造力。
A1 preposition /ˈɪntuː/

into

进去
Meaning
expressing movement or direction to the inside of something
Example
She walked into the room quietly.
她安静地走进了房间。
B2 noun /ˈaʊtˌskɜːrt/

outskirt

城市郊区
Meaning
the outer edge or border of a town or city
Example
They built a new factory on the outskirts of the city.
他们在城市郊区建了一家新工厂。
B1 noun /ˈbaɪər/

buyer

买家
Meaning
a person who makes a purchase
Example
The buyer inspected the car before making payment.
买家在付款之前检查了这辆车。
C2 noun /kəˈdɛnzə/

cadenza

精心准备的独奏段落
Meaning
An elaborate solo passage in a piece of music, usually near the end.
Example
The pianist performed a brilliant cadenza before the final movement.
钢琴家在最后一个乐章之前演奏了一段精彩的卡登扎。
A1 verb /sɪŋ/

sing

唱歌
Meaning
to make musical sounds with the voice
Example
She sings beautifully in the choir.
她在合唱团里唱得很美
B2 adjective /ˈtɒl.ər.ə.bəl/

Tolerable

可忍受的; 可接受的，但不理想
Meaning
able to be endured; acceptable though not ideal
Example
The heat was barely tolerable in the afternoon.
下午的热量几乎是可以忍受的。
C2 noun /ˈkɪŋʃɪp/

kingship

王权
Meaning
The position, dignity, or authority of a king.
Example
The king’s advisors often reminded him of the responsibilities of kingship.
国王的顾问们经常提醒他王权的责任。
C1 adverb/adjective /vɜːˈbeɪ.tɪm/

verbatim

逐字或逐句
Meaning
In exactly the same words as were used originally; word for word repetition.
Example
She repeated his instructions verbatim to avoid errors.
她逐字重复了他的指示，以避免错误。
C2 noun /ˌɪndɛnˈteɪʃən/

indentation

缩进
Meaning
A space left at the beginning of a line of text; a notch or deep recess on a surface.
Example
The teacher asked the students to use proper indentation in their essays.
老师要求学生在他们的论文中使用正确的缩进。
A2 verb /hɪt/

hit

击打
Meaning
to strike; to reach a target
Example
He hit the ball with the bat.
他用球棒击打了球。
C1 noun /ˈded.lɑk/

Dead-lock

死锁; 僵局
Meaning
a situation in which no progress is possible; complete standstill
Example
The negotiations reached a deadlock when neither side would compromise.
谈判陷入僵局，因为没有一方愿意妥协。
C2 verb /ˈpɔːltər/

palter

含糊其辞，欺骗
Meaning
to act insincerely or deceitfully; to equivocate or lie
Example
He paltered when asked about his involvement in the deal.
当被问及是否参与交易时，他回避了问题。
C1 noun /viˈoʊlə/ or /ˈvaɪələ/

viola

维奥拉
Meaning
A stringed instrument slightly larger than a violin, with a deeper and mellower tone.
Example
She chose to play the viola in the school orchestra.
她选择在学校管弦乐队中演奏维奥拉。
A2 noun /ˈkoʊkənʌt/

Coconut

椰子
Meaning
a large brown seed with hard shell containing white flesh and coconut water
Example
We drank coconut water directly from the coconut.
我们直接从椰子里喝椰子水。