C1 verb /ˈtɑːtər/

totter

蹒跚

Meaning

To move unsteadily, as if about to fall; to be on the point of collapse.

Example

The old man tottered across the street with a cane.

老人拿着拐杖摇摇晃晃地过马路。

C1 adjective /tɪˈrænɪkəl/

tyrannical

暴虐

Meaning

exercising power in a cruel or arbitrary way

Example

The tyrannical ruler silenced all opposition.

暴虐的统治者让所有的反对派都沉默了。

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 noun /trʌsˈtiː/

trustee

受托人

Meaning

a person who holds or manages property or assets for the benefit of others

Example

She was appointed as the trustee of the family estate.

她被任命为家庭财产的受托人。

C1 adjective /ˌtɒpsi ˈtɜːvi/

topsy-turvy

混乱的

Meaning

in a state of confusion, disorder, or upside down

Example

The sudden announcement left the office in a topsy-turvy state.

突如其来的公告让办公室陷入了完全混乱的状态。

C1 verb /θræʃ/

thrash

殴打

Meaning

to beat someone or something violently; to move wildly or violently

Example

The angry man threatened to thrash his opponent.

愤怒的男人威胁要殴打他的对手。

C1 verb /ˈtræŋ.kwɪ.laɪz/

tranquilize

镇静

Meaning

to make someone or something calm or less anxious, often by using drugs

Example

The veterinarian had to tranquilize the tiger before moving it.

兽医必须在移动老虎之前使其镇静。

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。

C1 noun /ˈtraɪ.fəl/

Trifle

琐事或无关紧要的事情

Meaning

something of little importance or value; a small amount

Example

Don't worry about such a trifle; it's not worth your time.

别为这种小事担心；它不值得你浪费时间。

C1 adjective /ˈtrænzvɜːrs/

transverse

横向的

Meaning

situated or lying across something

Example

The transverse road connects two highways.

横向的道路连接了两条高速公路。

C1 noun /ˈθɪk.ɪt/

Thicket

灌木丛; 茂密的灌木生长

Meaning

a dense group of bushes or trees; a thick growth of shrubs

Example

The rabbit disappeared into the thicket.

兔子消失在灌木丛中。

C1 adjective /ˈtrænzɪtɔːri/

transitory

暂时的

Meaning

Not permanent; temporary.

Example

The transitory nature of fame makes it difficult to maintain.

名声的暂时性使得保持它变得困难。

C1 noun /ˈtiːdiəm/

tedium

沉闷

Meaning

the state of being tedious; monotony or boredom

Example

The tedium of long meetings often drains motivation.

长时间会议的沉闷常常消耗动力。

C1 noun /tɒŋ/

tong

夹子

Meaning

a tool with two movable arms used to pick up and hold objects

Example

He used the tong to pick up the hot coal.

他用夹子拿起了热煤。

C1 adjective /ˈtep.ɪd/

Tepid

温热

Meaning

only slightly warm; lukewarm; showing little enthusiasm

Example

The tea was tepid and unappetizing.

茶是温热的，毫无诱人之感。

C1 noun /təˈlɛpəθi/

telepathy

Meaning

the supposed communication of thoughts or ideas by means other than the known senses

Example

The twins claimed to share telepathy with each other.

C1 noun /təˈbuː/

taboo

Meaning

a social or cultural prohibition against certain practices or discussions

Example

Talking about money is considered a taboo in some cultures.

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。

C1 noun /ˈtriːtɪs/

treatise

论文

Meaning

a formal and systematic written work dealing with a subject in detail

Example

He wrote a treatise on modern economic theory.

他写了一篇关于现代经济理论的论文。

C1 noun /ˈtrɪŋkɪt/

trinket

小饰品

Meaning

a small ornament or piece of jewelry that is not expensive

Example

She bought a little trinket from the beach market as a souvenir.

她从海滩市场买了一个小饰品作为纪念品。

C1 noun /ˈtændʒənt/

tangent

Meaning

a straight line or plane that touches a curve or curved surface at a point but does not cross it

Example

The teacher drew a tangent to the circle on the board.

C1 noun /ˌtæm.bəˈriːn/

Tambourine

铃鼓

Meaning

a small drum with metal discs around the edge that jingle when shaken or hit

Example

She shook the tambourine to the rhythm of the music.

她随着音乐的节奏摇晃着坦布林。

C1 noun /ˈtuːsəm/

twosome

一对

Meaning

A pair of people considered together, often in a romantic or competitive context.

Example

They entered the dance competition as a twosome.

他们作为一对参加了舞蹈比赛。

C1 noun /ˈtoʊtəm/

totem

神圣象征

Meaning

A natural object, animal, or symbol that is revered as a spiritual emblem by a group or tribe.

Example

The eagle is considered a sacred totem in many cultures.

老鹰在许多文化中被视为神圣的图腾。

C1 adjective /ˈtɜːrnkiː/

turnkey

交钥匙

Meaning

ready for immediate use; a complete product or solution

Example

The company provides turnkey solutions for small businesses.

公司为小企业提供交钥匙解决方案。

C1 adjective ˈtæs.ɪt

tacit

默示

Meaning

Understood or implied without being openly expressed or stated

Example

Their mutual understanding was based on tacit agreement.

他们的相互理解建立在默示的协议基础上。

C1 noun/verb /tɔːrˈpiːdoʊ/

torpedo

鱼雷

Meaning

A self-propelled underwater missile; to attack or destroy something suddenly and forcefully.

Example

The submarine launched a torpedo at the enemy ship.

潜艇向敌舰发射了鱼雷。

C1 verb /ˈtrɪkl̩/

trickle

涓滴

Meaning

To flow or fall in a small, slow stream or drops.

Example

Water began to trickle down the wall after the heavy rain.

在强烈的雨后，水开始慢慢地沿墙流下。

C1 verb /ˈtæmpər/

tamper

Meaning

To interfere with something in a harmful, unauthorized, or improper way.

Example

The evidence was tampered with before the trial.

C1 adjective /ˈtɛsti/

testy

暴躁

Meaning

Easily irritated or annoyed.

Example

He became testy when asked the same question repeatedly.

当他一再被问到相同的问题时，他变得易怒。

C1 verb θwɔːt

thwart

阻挠

Meaning

Prevent (someone) from accomplishing something; oppose successfully.

Example

His efforts to thwart the proposal were unsuccessful.

他阻止提案的努力未能成功。

C1 verb /ˈtɛðər/

tether

绑住

Meaning

To tie an animal with a rope or chain so it cannot move far.

Example

The farmer tethered the goat to a post.

农民把山羊绑在柱子上。

C1 noun /ˈtɛmptər/

tempter

引诱者

Meaning

a person or thing that entices someone into doing something wrong

Example

The tempter whispered false promises into his ear.

引诱者在他耳边低声许下虚假的承诺。

C1 noun /ˈtæn.ə.ri/

tannery

制革厂

Meaning

A place where animal hides are processed into leather.

Example

The tannery produced high-quality leather for export.

制革厂为出口生产高质量的皮革。

C1 adjective /ˌtræn.zətˈlæn.tɪk/

transatlantic

跨越大西洋

Meaning

crossing or spanning the Atlantic Ocean

Example

They took a transatlantic flight from New York to London.

他们乘坐了一班从纽约到伦敦的跨大西洋航班。

C1 noun /ˌtɛstɪˈməʊnɪəlz/

testimonials

见证, 推荐信

Meaning

Written or spoken statements of praise or recommendation from clients or customers.

Example

Positive testimonials can enhance a company's reputation.

积极的见证可以提升公司的声誉。

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。

C1 adverb /ˌðɛərˈtu/

Thereto

与此一起;

Meaning

to that; in addition to that

Example

The house and the garden attached thereto were sold.

房子和附带的花园已被出售。

C1 noun /ˈtwɪstər/

twister

龙卷风

Meaning

A tornado or something that twists; also refers to a challenging tongue twister.

Example

The twister destroyed several houses in the village.

龙卷风摧毁了村庄里的几栋房子。

C1 noun /twɪndʒ/

twinge

剧烈的痛苦

Meaning

a sudden, sharp pain or an emotional pang

Example

He felt a twinge of guilt after lying to his friend.

他在对朋友撒谎后感到一阵罪恶感的剧烈痛苦。

C1 adjective /ˈtɔːrtʃərəs/

torturous

痛苦的

Meaning

Extremely painful or causing great suffering; relating to or involving torture.

Example

The journey through the desert was long and torturous.

穿越沙漠的旅程漫长且痛苦。

C1 adjective /ˈθrɪfti/

thrifty

节俭

Meaning

using money and resources carefully and not wastefully

Example

She is very thrifty and always saves money for the future.

她非常节俭，总是为未来存钱。

C1 noun /ˈtrɪviə/

trivia

琐事

Meaning

Details or information that are considered unimportant or of little value.

Example

The quiz was filled with fun trivia about movies and music.

测验中充满了关于电影和音乐的有趣琐事。

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。

C1 verb /trænsˈɡrɛs/

transgress

Meaning

to go beyond the limits of a moral law, command, or boundary; to sin

Example

He apologized after realizing he had transgressed the community's rules.

C1 noun /ˌtes.tɪˈmoʊ.ni.əl/

Testimonial

推荐信

Meaning

a formal statement testifying to someone's character and qualifications

Example

The professor wrote a glowing testimonial for her former student.

教授为她的前学生写了一个出色的推荐信。

C1 noun trænˈsɛndəns

transcendence

超越

Meaning

Existence or experience beyond the normal or physical level.

Example

The artist's work was a symbol of transcendence in creativity.

艺术家的作品是创造力中的超越的象征。

C1 verb /ˈtɪpɪfaɪ/

typify

代表

Meaning

to represent or be a typical example of something

Example

His leadership style typifies the new corporate culture.

他的领导风格体现了新的企业文化。

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。

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。

C1 noun /ˌtrɛpɪˈdeɪʃən/

trepidation

忧虑

Meaning

a feeling of fear or anxiety about something that may happen

Example

She opened the letter with some trepidation.

她带着一些忧虑打开了信件。

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。

C1 noun /truːp/

troupe

剧团

Meaning

A group of dancers, actors, or performers who work together.

Example

The theater troupe performed brilliantly on stage.

剧团在舞台上表现出色。

C1 verb /ˈtiːtər/

teeter

摇晃

Meaning

to move or balance unsteadily; to wobble

Example

The glass began to teeter on the edge of the table.

玻璃开始在桌子的边缘摇摇欲坠。

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。

C1 noun /tiˈɑː.rə/

Tiara

头冠

Meaning

a jeweled ornamental crown worn on formal occasions

Example

The princess wore a sparkling diamond tiara at the royal ball.

公主在皇家舞会上戴着一顶闪亮的钻石头冠。

C1 adjective /ˈtrɛtʃərəs/

treacherous

背叛的

Meaning

Dangerously unstable or deceptive; likely to betray trust.

Example

The treacherous road made driving difficult.

危险的道路使驾驶变得困难。

C1 noun /ˈtriːzən/

Treason

叛国罪

Meaning

the crime of betraying one's country, especially by attempting to kill or overthrow the sovereign or government

Example

He was accused of treason against the state.

他被指控犯有叛国罪。

C1 adjective /ˈtɔːrtʃuəs/

tortuous

曲折，复杂

Meaning

Full of twists and turns; excessively complex or complicated.

Example

The tortuous mountain road made driving very difficult.

曲折的山路让驾驶变得非常困难。

C1 verb /trʌdʒ/

trudge

艰难行走

Meaning

To walk slowly and with heavy steps, typically because of exhaustion or harsh conditions.

Example

They had to trudge through the snow to reach the village.

他们不得不在雪中艰难地行走才能到达村庄。

C1 noun/verb /ˈtæm.pər.ɪŋ/

tampering

非法篡改

Meaning

The action of interfering with something in order to cause damage or make unauthorized alterations.

Example

Tampering with evidence is a criminal offense.

篡改证据是犯罪行为。

C1 adjective /ˈtæŋ.i/

tangy

辛辣

Meaning

Having a strong, sharp, and pleasantly biting flavor or taste.

Example

The sauce had a tangy flavor that brightened the dish.

这个酱料有一种辛辣的味道，让菜肴更加美味。

C1 noun ˈtær.ɪf

tariff

关税或进出口税

Meaning

A tax or duty to be paid on a particular class of imports or exports.

Example

The government imposed high tariffs on luxury goods.

政府对奢侈品征收了高额关税。

C1 noun /tɪˈmɪdəti/

timidity

胆怯

Meaning

lack of courage or self-confidence

Example

His timidity kept him from speaking up during the meeting.

他的胆怯让他在会议中没有发言。

C1 noun /trænsˈɡrɛʃən/

transgression

违反, 罪行

Meaning

an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct; a violation or sin

Example

The court forgave his first transgression but warned him not to repeat it.

法院原谅了他的第一次违反行为，但警告他不要重复。

C1 verb /ˈtæn.tə.laɪz/

tantalize

诱惑

Meaning

To tease or torment someone with the promise of something desirable but unattainable.

Example

The aroma of the bakery tantalized the hungry children.

面包店的香气引诱了饥饿的孩子们。

C1 noun /tækt/

tact

机智

Meaning

Adroitness and sensitivity in dealing with others or with difficult issues.

Example

He handled the situation with tact and professionalism.

他以机智和专业精神处理了这个情况。

C1 noun /ˈtɛknɪk/

technic

技巧

Meaning

A method, skill, or art in a particular field, especially in the arts or sciences.

Example

The artist’s technic in watercolor impressed the judges.

艺术家的水彩画技法给评委留下了深刻印象。

C1 noun /ˈtoʊɡə/

toga

托加

Meaning

A loose outer garment worn in ancient Rome, typically draped over the shoulders and body.

Example

The senator wore a white toga during the ceremony.

参议员在仪式期间穿着白色的托加。

C1 noun /ˌtɛknɪˈkæləti/

technicality

技术性问题

Meaning

A small detail of law, rule, or procedure; a minor point that affects an outcome.

Example

The case was dismissed on a technicality.

案件因技术性问题被驳回。

C1 noun trəˈdʒek.tər.i

trajectory

轨道

Meaning

The path followed by a projectile flying or an object moving under the action of given forces.

Example

The satellite followed its intended trajectory.

卫星沿着预定的轨道飞行。

C1 noun /ˈtɪt.bɪt/

Titbit

一小块美味的食物; 一小段有趣的信息

Meaning

a small piece of tasty food; a small interesting piece of information

Example

She served delicious titbits at the party.

她在派对上提供了美味的小吃。

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。

C1 noun /trækt/

tract

地块

Meaning

an area of land; a system of organs in the body; a written pamphlet

Example

The forest tract was preserved as a wildlife sanctuary.

这片森林被保存为野生动物保护区。

C1 noun/verb /tæk/

tack

Meaning

a small sharp nail; or to change direction in sailing or approach something differently

Example

She used a tack to pin the paper on the wall.

C1 noun /twɪt/

Twit

傻瓜; 嘲笑

Meaning

a silly or foolish person; to tease or make fun of someone

Example

Don't be such a twit and listen carefully.

不要做傻瓜，仔细听。

C1 adjective /ˈtʌf.tɪd/

Tufted

有小束的; 装饰着小束

Meaning

having a tuft or tufts; furnished with a tuft or clump of threads, hairs, or other material

Example

The tufted sofa looked elegant in the living room.

有小束的沙发在客厅里看起来很优雅。

C1 noun /taɪˈreɪd/

tirade

长篇怒斥

Meaning

a long, angry, or critical speech

Example

The manager launched into a tirade about poor performance.

经理对糟糕的表现进行了长篇的愤怒演讲。

C1 adjective /ˈtɛn.ju.əs/

tenuous

薄弱 / 稀薄

Meaning

Very weak, thin, or slight; lacking a strong basis.

Example

The evidence against him is quite tenuous.

对他不利的证据相当薄弱。

C1 adjective /ˈtɛmpərd/

tempered

调和

Meaning

having a specified temper or disposition; strengthened or moderated.

Example

She gave a tempered response to the criticism.

她对批评做出了调和的回应。

C1 adjective /ˈtiːmɪŋ/

teeming

充满

Meaning

full of or swarming with things or people

Example

The market was teeming with shoppers.

市场充满了购物者。

C1 noun /ˈtɪrəni/

tyranny

暴政

Meaning

Cruel and oppressive government or rule by a tyrant.

Example

The people revolted against the tyranny of their ruler.

人民反抗他们统治者的暴政。

C1 noun/verb /θrɒŋ/

throng

Meaning

A large, densely packed crowd of people or animals; to fill or be present in a place in large numbers.

Example

Tourists thronged the streets during the festival.

C1 noun, verb /ˈtætər/

tatter

Meaning

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

Example

The old flag hung in tatters after the storm.

C1 noun ˌtrɪbjʊˈleɪʃən

tribulation

苦难

Meaning

A difficult time or suffering experience

Example

He endured many tribulations in his early years.

他在早年经历了许多苦难。

C1 adjective /ˈtɒrɪd/

torrid

非常炎热和干燥；充满强烈情感或激情

Meaning

Very hot and dry; full of strong emotions or passion.

Example

The desert heat was torrid during the day.

沙漠的热量白天非常炎热。

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。

C1 adjective /trænsˈfɜːrəbəl/

Transferable

可转移的

Meaning

able to be moved from one place to another; able to be given to someone else

Example

The skills you learn here are transferable to other jobs.

你在这里学到的技能可以转移到其他工作。

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 noun /trænsˈfɜːrər/

transferrer

转让人

Meaning

A person who transfers something, such as property, rights, or responsibilities, to another.

Example

The transferrer is responsible for ensuring the property is legally passed on.

转让人负责确保财产依法转移。

C1 noun /trentʃ/

Trench

壕沟

Meaning

a long, narrow ditch; a deep furrow in the ground, especially one used for military defense

Example

The soldiers dug a trench for protection during the battle.

士兵们在战斗期间挖掘了壕沟以保护自己。

C1 adjective /ˈtʌtʃi/

Touchy

敏感的

Meaning

easily upset or offended; overly sensitive

Example

He's very touchy about his height.

他对自己的身高非常敏感。

C1 noun /tɔːrk/

torque

Meaning

A twisting force that causes rotation.

Example

The mechanic measured the torque of the engine.

C1 adjective /ˈtɪərfəl/

Tearful

泪流满面; 易哭的

Meaning

expressing or showing sadness and sorrow; inclined to weep

Example

She gave a tearful goodbye to her friends at the airport.

她在机场向朋友们告别时泪流满面。

C1 noun /truːs/

truce

停战

Meaning

An agreement between enemies or opponents to stop fighting for a certain time.

Example

The two countries agreed to a truce after weeks of intense fighting.

经过几周激烈的战斗后，两国同意了停战协议。

C1 noun /ˈtriːkəl/

treacle

浓稠甜蜜的糖浆

Meaning

A thick, sweet syrup; excessively sentimental speech or writing.

Example

She poured treacle over the pancakes.

她把糖浆倒在了煎饼上。

C1 adjective, noun, verb /ˈtrɛbəl/

treble

三倍，尖高音

Meaning

triple; consisting of three parts; high-pitched sound in music

Example

The company's profits trebled in just two years.

公司的利润在两年内翻了三倍。

C1 adjective /ˌtræn.senˈdɛn.təl/

transcendental

超越的

Meaning

relating to the spiritual or non-physical realm; surpassing ordinary experience

Example

Meditation can lead to transcendental experiences.

冥想可以引领到超越的体验。

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。

C1 noun /ˈtres.pæs.ər/

Trespasser

擅闯者

Meaning

a person who enters someone's property without permission

Example

The security guard caught the trespasser climbing over the fence.

安保人员抓住了翻越围栏的擅闯者。

C1 adjective /ˈtækt.ləs/

tactless

失礼

Meaning

showing a lack of sensitivity in dealing with others

Example

His tactless remark embarrassed everyone at the meeting.

他的失礼评论让会议中的每个人都感到尴尬。

C1 adjective ˈtæktɪkəl

tactical

战术

Meaning

Relating to or constituting actions carefully planned to gain a specific military or political end.

Example

Tactical thinking is crucial in business negotiations.

战术思维在商业谈判中至关重要。

C1 noun /ˈtæm.ər.ɪnd/

Tamarind

罗望子

Meaning

a brown tropical fruit with a tangy, sour taste used in cooking and beverages

Example

Tamarind is commonly used in Asian and Middle Eastern cuisines for its sour flavor.

罗望子因其酸味在亚洲和中东料理中常用。

C1 noun /ˌtrænsˈpɪəreɪʃən/

transpiration

蒸腾作用

Meaning

The process by which plants lose water through their leaves, which plays a crucial role in plant cooling, nutrient transport, and the water cycle.

Example

Transpiration plays a key role in the water cycle and plant growth.

蒸腾作用在水循环和植物生长中发挥着关键作用。

C1 noun /təˈpɒɡrəfi/

topography

地形

Meaning

the arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area

Example

The topography of the region made construction very challenging.

该地区的地形使得施工非常具有挑战性。

C1 adjective /ˈtækt.fəl/

Tactful

圆滑的; 老练的;

Meaning

showing skill and sensitivity in dealing with others or difficult situations

Example

He gave a tactful response to avoid hurting her feelings.

他给出了一个圆滑的回答，以避免伤害她的感情。

C1 noun /tiː ˈstreɪnər/

Tea-strainer

茶筛

Meaning

a small perforated device used to strain tea leaves from brewed tea

Example

I always use a tea-strainer when pouring tea into cups.

我在倒茶入杯时总是使用茶筛。

C1 adjective /ˈtɛnəbl/

tenable

可防御的

Meaning

able to be defended or maintained against attack or objection

Example

His argument was strong and tenable in court.

他的论点在法庭上既强大又可防守。

C1 noun /təˈræntjʊlə/

tarantula

塔兰图拉

Meaning

A large hairy spider found in warm regions.

Example

The tarantula crawled across the desert floor.

塔兰图拉爬过沙漠的地面。

C1 verb /ˈtɪŋkər/

tinker

修修补补

Meaning

to make small adjustments or repairs to something, often experimentally or imperfectly

Example

He likes to tinker with old radios in his garage.

他喜欢在他的车库里修修补补旧收音机。

C1 verb /trænˈspaɪər/

transpire

发生

Meaning

to occur, happen, or become known

Example

It transpired that he had lied about his age.

结果发现他对自己的年龄撒了谎。

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。

C1 noun /taɪˈkuːn/

tycoon

富豪

Meaning

a wealthy, powerful businessperson

Example

The real estate tycoon invested in several skyscrapers.

房地产富豪投资了多座摩天大楼。

C1 adverb /ˌðɛərˈɪn/

Therein

其中;

Meaning

in that place; in that respect

Example

The box contains many treasures, and therein lies its value.

盒子里有许多宝藏，而其中包含着它的价值。

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。

C1 verb /tiːm/

teem

充满

Meaning

to be full of or swarming with

Example

The forest teems with wildlife.

森林里充满了野生动物。

C1 adjective /tænˈdʒɛnʃəl/

tangential

切线的

Meaning

relating to or along a tangent; slightly or indirectly related to something

Example

His remarks were tangential to the main topic of discussion.

他的评论与讨论的主题有点关系。

C1 noun /toʊm/

tome

厚书

Meaning

a large, heavy book, often scholarly or serious in nature

Example

She spent the afternoon reading an old tome on medieval history.

她花了整个下午阅读一本关于中世纪历史的厚书。

C1 noun /ˈtrævɪsti/

travesty

Meaning

A false, absurd, or distorted representation of something.

Example

The trial was a travesty of justice.

C1 noun /ˈtem.pɚ.əns/

temperance

节制

Meaning

Moderation in action, thought, or feeling; restraint.

Example

Temperance is essential for a balanced life.

节制对保持平衡的生活至关重要。

C1 adjective /təˈren.ʃəl/

Torrential

倾盆大雨; 极其强烈的降雨

Meaning

falling rapidly in copious streams; extremely heavy rainfall

Example

The torrential rain flooded the streets within hours.

倾盆大雨在几个小时内淹没了街道。