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A2 preposition /tɔːrdz/

towards

Meaning
in the direction of
Example
He is running towards the park.
他正在朝公园跑。
C2 verb /daʊz/

dowse

使用占卜棒寻找地下水或矿物; 也指用液体浸湿或扑灭。
Meaning
To search for underground water or minerals using a divining rod; also to drench or extinguish with liquid.
Example
The farmer tried to dowse for water in the dry field.
农民试图在干旱的田地中寻找水源。
C1 adjective /ˈɑːrɡjuəbl/

arguable

有争议的
Meaning
open to debate or discussion; not certain and capable of being argued for or against
Example
It is arguable that technology has improved our quality of life.
可以说,科技改善了我们的生活质量。
C1 adjective ˈwɛðərpruːf

weatherproof

防水
Meaning
Able to resist or be unaffected by weather, especially rain and wind.
Example
The materials used are weatherproof, ensuring longevity.
所用材料是防水的,确保长久耐用。
A2 noun ˈhæpɪnəs

happiness

幸福
Meaning
The feeling or state of being happy; a pleasurable or satisfying experience; contentment and joy.
Example
Happiness lies in enjoying the small things in life.
幸福就在于享受生活中的小事。
B1 noun, verb /ɡreɪd/

grade

等级
Meaning
A level of quality, rank, or performance; to assign a score or mark to work or performance.
Example
The teacher graded all the papers by the weekend.
老师在周末之前批改了所有的作业。
C2 noun /ˌɪnsəˈrɛkʃən/

insurrection

起义
Meaning
A violent uprising against an authority or government.
Example
The army was called in to suppress the insurrection.
军队被召来镇压起义。
A2 noun /ˈɡɑːr.dən.ər/

Gardener

园丁
Meaning
a person who tends and cultivates a garden
Example
The gardener planted beautiful flowers in the backyard.
园丁在后院种下了美丽的花朵。
C1 noun /ʌpˈhiːvəl/

upheaval

动荡
Meaning
a violent or sudden change or disruption to something
Example
The company faced a major upheaval after the sudden resignation of its CEO.
公司在其CEO突然辞职后经历了巨大的动荡。
B2 noun /ˈtɪmbər/

timber

木材
Meaning
wood prepared for use in building and carpentry
Example
The house was built entirely from local timber.
房子完全是用当地的木材建造的。
C1 adjective /ɪˈstiːmd/

Esteemed

尊敬的
Meaning
respected and admired; held in high regard
Example
He is an esteemed professor at the university.
他是大学里一位受人尊敬的教授。
C2 noun /ˈkɒliər/

collier

煤矿工人
Meaning
a person who works in coal mines or a ship carrying coal
Example
The collier spent long hours underground extracting coal.
煤矿工人花了很长时间在地下开采煤炭。
C2 noun /ˈkɪŋɡlɪŋ/

kingling

小国王
Meaning
A minor or petty king; a ruler of small importance.
Example
The kingling demanded respect from his people despite his small realm.
那个小国王尽管有一个小王国,但他要求人民尊敬他。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈblʌʃɪŋ/

Unblushing

厚颜无耻的; 放肆的
Meaning
showing no shame or embarrassment; boldly shameless
Example
He told the unblushing lie without any hesitation.
他毫不犹豫地说了那个无耻的谎言。
B1 noun /kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃən/

consideration

幸福
Meaning
careful thought or attention to something before making a decision
Example
After much consideration, she accepted the job offer.
当她收到奖项时,她无法掩饰她的幸福。
B2 verb /ˈflʌrɪʃ/

flourish

Meaning
To grow or develop in a healthy or successful way.
Example
Her business began to flourish after she introduced online sales.
B2 noun /ˈdɪdʒɪt/

digit

Meaning
a numeral from 0 to 9; also a finger or toe
Example
You must enter a four-digit code to unlock the phone.
C2 verb /kəˈriːn/

careen

失控地移动
Meaning
To move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way, especially in a specific direction.
Example
The car careened down the slippery road.
汽车在滑溜的道路上失控地冲了下去。
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。
B2 noun /ˈprɪv.ə.lɪdʒ/

Privilege

特权
Meaning
a special right or advantage that only one person or group has
Example
It's a privilege to work with such talented people.
与如此有才华的人一起工作是一种特权。
C2 verb /ˌmæn.juˈmɪt/

manumit

释放奴隶
Meaning
to release from slavery or servitude; to set free
Example
The landowner decided to manumit his slaves.
土地所有者决定释放他的奴隶。
C2 noun /ˈæntɪˌtʃeɪmbər/

antechamber

前厅
Meaning
a small room serving as an entry to a larger one
Example
The guests waited in the antechamber before being admitted to the hall.
客人们在进入大厅之前,先在前厅等待。
A1 noun /tʃeər/

Chair

椅子
Meaning
a separate seat for one person, typically with a back and four legs
Example
Please sit on the chair.
请坐在椅子上。
B2 adjective /ˈnoʊ.bəl/

Noble

高尚的;贵族的
Meaning
having high moral qualities; honorable; generous; of aristocratic birth
Example
His noble actions helped many people in need.
他的高尚行为帮助了许多需要帮助的人。
B2 noun /ɪɡˈzæmɪnər/

examiner

考官
Meaning
A person who tests or inspects knowledge, skills, or qualifications
Example
The examiner reviewed each student's answer sheet carefully.
考官仔细检查了每个学生的答题纸。
C2 adjective /əˈskjuː/

askew

歪斜
Meaning
Not in a straight or level position; crooked or tilted.
Example
The picture on the wall hung slightly askew.
墙上的画稍微歪斜。
C1 noun /ˈhɪpnətɪzəm/

hypnotism

催眠术
Meaning
The practice or act of inducing hypnosis.
Example
He studied hypnotism as part of his psychology degree.
他在心理学学位课程中学习了催眠术。
B1 noun /ˈkær.ə.væn/

Caravan

大篷车
Meaning
a group of people traveling together, especially through desert areas
Example
The merchant caravan crossed the desert with camels carrying precious goods.
商人队伍穿越沙漠,驼背上载着贵重的货物。
C1 verb /ˈdɛprɪˌkeɪt/

deprecate

贬低
Meaning
to express disapproval of something
Example
The teacher deprecated the use of slang in academic essays.
老师批评在学术论文中使用俚语。
C1 noun /ˈredʒ.ɪ.mən/

regimen

为促进或恢复健康而规定的治疗、生活方式或饮食方案
Meaning
A prescribed course of medical treatment, way of life, or diet for the promotion or restoration of health.
Example
A strict exercise regimen improves overall fitness.
严格的锻炼方案改善了整体健康。
C2 noun/verb /ɡraʊs/

grouse

抱怨 / 一种鸟
Meaning
A type of bird; or to complain or grumble persistently.
Example
He always grouses about the long hours at work.
他总是抱怨工作时长。
C1 noun /ˈpræɡmətɪst/

pragmatist

实用主义者
Meaning
A person who deals with things in a practical and realistic way.
Example
He is a true pragmatist who values results over ideals.
他是一个真正的实用主义者,他更看重结果而非理想。
C2 noun /kəˈlɒsəti/

callosity

粗厚的皮肤
Meaning
A thickened or hardened area of skin; insensitivity or hardness of character.
Example
Years of manual labor left callosity on his hands.
多年的体力劳动使他的手上留下了厚皮。
C2 noun /ˈjuːfəni/

euphony

和谐的音调
Meaning
The quality of being pleasing to the ear, especially through harmonious combination of words.
Example
The orator's speech was full of euphony and rhythm.
演讲者的演讲充满了和谐的音韵和节奏。
C2 noun /ʃiːf/

sheaf

麦束
Meaning
a bundle of grain stalks laid lengthwise and tied together after reaping; a bundle of objects tied together
Example
The farmer carried a sheaf of wheat on his shoulder.
农民肩上背着一捆小麦。
C2 noun əˈkjuː.ə.ti

acuity

敏锐度
Meaning
Sharpness or keenness of thought, vision, or hearing.
Example
His intellectual acuity made him a brilliant scientist.
他的智力敏锐度使他成为一位杰出的科学家。
B2 noun /ˌsɪm.ɪˈlær.ə.ti/

Similarity

相似性; 类似性
Meaning
the quality or state of being similar; resemblance
Example
There is a striking similarity between the two paintings.
这两幅画之间有惊人的相似性。
B1 noun /pruːf/

proof

证据
Meaning
evidence or argument establishing a fact or the truth of a statement
Example
The detective presented proof of the suspect's guilt.
侦探提供了嫌疑人有罪的证据。
C2 noun/adjective /ælˈbaɪ.noʊ/

albino

白化病 (缺乏色素的人/动物)
Meaning
A person, animal, or plant lacking normal pigmentation, resulting in pale skin, hair, and eyes.
Example
The albino rabbit had white fur and pink eyes.
白化病兔子有着白色的毛发和粉红色的眼睛。
B2 noun ˈoʊzoʊn dɪˈpliʃən

ozone depletion

臭氧消耗
Meaning
The reduction in the amount of ozone in the Earth's stratosphere, leading to increased UV radiation.
Example
Ozone depletion increases UV radiation.
臭氧消耗增加了紫外线辐射。
A1 verb/noun /dæns/

dance

幸福
Meaning
to move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps
Example
They danced all night at the wedding.
她收到奖项时无法隐藏自己的幸福。
A2 noun /streŋθ/

Strength

力量; 力气; 体力
Meaning
the quality or state of being physically strong; power or force
Example
Regular exercise helps build muscle strength.
规律的锻炼有助于增强肌肉力量。
B1 adjective /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/

historical

历史的
Meaning
Related to history or past events.
Example
The museum has a large collection of historical documents.
博物馆收藏了大量历史文件。
C1 adjective /ɪˈrɛvəkəbl/

irrevocable

不可撤销
Meaning
Not able to be revoked, changed, or undone.
Example
She made an irrevocable decision to leave the company.
她做出了一个不可撤销的决定离开公司。
B2 verb /ˈʃɔːrtn/

shorten

缩短
Meaning
To make something shorter in length, duration, or extent
Example
She decided to shorten her speech to fit the time limit.
她决定缩短她的演讲以符合时间限制。
C2 noun /ɪkˈstɛnsər/

extensor

伸肌
Meaning
a muscle that serves to extend or straighten a limb or part of the body.
Example
The extensor muscles in the arm help straighten the elbow.
手臂的伸肌帮助伸直肘部。
B2 verb ˈtrɪɡərz

triggers

引发
Meaning
To cause or initiate something to happen
Example
Air pollution triggers chronic diseases.
空气污染引发了慢性疾病。
A1 noun, adjective, adverb /raɪt/

right

权利
Meaning
something that is morally good, fair, or just; or a legal/entitled claim
Example
Everyone has the right to free speech.
每个人都有言论自由的权利。
B2 adjective /ˈtʃær.ɪ.tə.bəl/

Charitable

慈善的; 慷慨的; 仁慈的
Meaning
generous in giving to those in need; showing kindness
Example
She is known for her charitable work in the community.
她因在社区的慈善工作而闻名。
C2 adjective /prəˈpɪʃəs/

propitious

有利的
Meaning
giving or indicating a good chance of success; favorable
Example
The sunny weather was a propitious start to the picnic.
阳光明媚的天气是野餐的有利开端。
C1 noun /kɪˈməʊnoʊ/

kimono

和服
Meaning
a traditional Japanese robe with wide sleeves, tied with a sash
Example
She wore a beautiful silk kimono at the ceremony.
她在仪式上穿着一件美丽的丝绸和服。
C2 verb /ˈdɪðər/

dither

Meaning
to be indecisive or unable to make a decision
Example
He dithered for hours before choosing a restaurant.
B2 noun /siːdʒ/

Sieze

围困
Meaning
a military operation to capture a place by surrounding it and cutting off supplies
Example
The siege of the castle lasted for three months.
城堡的围困持续了三个月。
B2 noun /frɒk/

Frock

连衣裙
Meaning
a dress, especially a simple or casual one for women or children
Example
The little girl wore a pink frock to her birthday party.
小女孩穿着粉红色的连衣裙参加她的生日派对。
B1 adjective ˈɪnəveɪtɪv

innovative

创新的
Meaning
Featuring new methods; advanced and original
Example
Innovative strategies are required to combat pollution.
创新的战略是解决污染问题的关键。
C1 noun /ˈreɪ.vən/

Raven

乌鸦
Meaning
a large, black bird with a thick bill and harsh croaking voice
Example
The raven perched on the old oak tree and cawed loudly.
那只乌鸦停在老橡树上大声地叫。
C2 noun /roʊˈtʌn.də/

rotunda

圆形建筑
Meaning
a large circular building or hall, often with a dome
Example
Tourists gathered inside the grand rotunda of the capitol.
游客们聚集在国会大厦的宏伟圆顶大厅内。
C2 noun /ˈɡændər/

Gander

雄鹅
Meaning
male goose
Example
The gander protected his family from the approaching dog.
这只雄鹅保护了他的家人免受靠近的狗的攻击。
C1 noun /ˈiːkwɪnɒks/

equinox

昼夜平衡
Meaning
The time or date when day and night are of equal length, occurring twice a year.
Example
The spring equinox marks the beginning of longer days.
春分标志着白天时间变长的开始。
C1 noun ɔːrˈdiːl

ordeal

艰难的考验
Meaning
A physical or mental painful experience that must be endured
Example
Surviving the wilderness was a tough ordeal for them.
在野外生存对他们来说是一场艰难的考验。
B2 noun əˌkjuː.mjəˈleɪ.ʃən

accumulation

积累
Meaning
The gradual gathering or collecting of something over time.
Example
The accumulation of dust affects appliance efficiency.
灰尘的积累影响家用电器的效率。
B2 verb /ɜːrdʒ/

urge

催促
Meaning
to strongly encourage or try to persuade someone to do something
Example
Doctors urge patients to exercise regularly.
医生鼓励病人定期锻炼。
C2 noun /ɪˈfjuːʒən/

effusion

倾泻
Meaning
An unrestrained outpouring of words, feelings, or emotions.
Example
His letter was an effusion of love and longing.
他的信是一场爱情与渴望的倾泻。
A2 noun /ˈsoʊʃəl ˈmiːdiə/

social media

社交媒体
Meaning
Websites and applications that enable users to create and share content or to participate in social networking.
Example
Social media often causes delays.
社交媒体经常造成延迟。
C2 adjective /ˈpɛkənt/

peccant

有罪的
Meaning
Guilty of a moral offense or wrongdoing; sinful.
Example
The judge declared the peccant official unfit for office.
法官宣布有罪的官员不适合担任职务。
C1 noun /sɪlt/

silt

泥沙
Meaning
Fine sand, clay, or other material carried by running water and deposited as a sediment.
Example
The river deposited layers of silt along its banks.
河流在其河岸上沉积了层层的泥沙。
C1 noun /ˈtjuːmʌlt/

tumult

骚动
Meaning
A loud, confused noise, especially caused by a crowd; commotion or disorder.
Example
The protest created a tumult in the city square.
抗议活动在城市广场上引发了骚动。
C1 noun/verb /ˈbɔɪ/ or /ˈbuːi/

buoy

浮标, 保持漂浮
Meaning
A floating marker on water; to keep something afloat or encourage someone.
Example
The news buoyed their spirits after the loss.
新闻在失落后提升了他们的精神。
B1 verb/noun /bɔːr/

bore

使……感到无聊
Meaning
Verb: To make someone feel uninterested or tired; Noun: A dull or tiresome person.
Example
The lecture began to bore the students.
讲座开始让学生感到无聊。
C1 adjective /ˈɪndɪɡoʊ bluː/

Indigo-blue

靛蓝
Meaning
a deep blue color with a purplish tinge
Example
The indigo-blue sky looked magnificent at twilight.
在暮光中,靛蓝色的天空看起来壮丽。
B2 noun /ɡreɪn/

Grain

谷物
Meaning
wheat or any other cultivated cereal crop used as food; a single seed of a cereal
Example
The farmer stored large quantities of grain in the barn after the harvest.
农民在收获后将大量谷物存放在谷仓里。
C1 adjective /ˈnɪmbəl/

nimble

灵活
Meaning
Quick and light in movement or thought.
Example
The dancer’s nimble steps impressed the audience.
舞者灵活的步伐给观众留下了深刻的印象。
C2 adjective /ˌɛl.ɪˈdʒaɪ.ək/

elegiac

哀歌的
Meaning
Expressing sorrow, often for something past; resembling an elegy.
Example
The novel ends on an elegiac note, mourning the lost era.
这本小说以哀歌的语气结束,哀悼失落的时代。
C2 noun /ˈbɜːrsər/

bursar

财务主管
Meaning
An official in a school or college responsible for financial affairs.
Example
The bursar approved the budget for the new library.
财务主管批准了新图书馆的预算。
C2 noun /əˈbaɪdəns/

abidance

遵守
Meaning
the act of following, accepting, or complying with something
Example
Her abidance by the rules impressed the committee.
她遵守规则给委员会留下了深刻印象。
C2 noun /pluːˈtɒkrəsi/

plutocracy

富人统治
Meaning
a system of government where the wealthy hold power
Example
The country was ruled as a plutocracy.
这个国家是由富人统治的。
B2 verb /tiːz/

Tease

取笑
Meaning
to make fun of someone in a playful or unkind way
Example
Children often tease their younger siblings playfully.
孩子们经常嬉戏地取笑他们的弟弟妹妹。
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。
B2 noun /ˈlæn.tərn/

Lantern

灯笼
Meaning
a portable lamp with a protective covering, often used outdoors
Example
We carried a lantern during our camping trip.
我们在露营时带着灯笼。
A1 adverb /ˈnɛvər/

never

从不
Meaning
at no time in the past or future; not ever
Example
I have never seen such a beautiful sunset.
我从未见过如此美丽的日落。
B2 noun əˈbʌndəns

abundance

丰富
Meaning
A very large quantity of something; plenty
Example
The abundance of vegetables in winter is remarkable.
冬天蔬菜的丰富程度令人惊讶。
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。
C1 adjective /smʌɡ/

smug

自负
Meaning
having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements
Example
He wore a smug smile after winning the debate.
他在赢得辩论后,露出了自负的笑容。
B2 verb /ɪnˈtaɪtəl/

entitle

授予权利
Meaning
to give someone the right to have or do something
Example
Employees are entitled to receive paid holidays.
员工有权享受带薪假期。
B2 verb /ˌkɒn.trəˈdɪkt/

contradict

反驳
Meaning
to say or show the opposite of something that has been said or believed
Example
His actions contradict his words.
他的行为与他的言辞相矛盾。
A2 noun /væn/

van

货车
Meaning
a large vehicle used for transporting goods or people
Example
The delivery van stopped in front of our house.
送货车停在我们家门前。
C1 adjective /ˈræɡ.ɪd/

Ragged

破旧的; 破损的; 破烂的
Meaning
torn; tattered; frayed; shabby
Example
The homeless man wore ragged clothes.
无家可归的人穿着破旧的衣服。
B2 noun /kɜːrl/

Curl

卷发; 螺旋形状
Meaning
a piece of hair that curves or coils; something with a spiral or curved shape
Example
She had beautiful natural curls that framed her face perfectly.
她有美丽的自然卷发,完美地框住了她的脸。
B2 noun, verb /bʌt/

butt

Meaning
to hit or push with the head or horns; the end part of something, especially a cigarette
Example
The goat butted the fence with its horns.
C1 adjective /səbˈmɪs.ɪv/

Submissive

顺从; 听话; 顺从的
Meaning
ready to obey others; yielding to authority; humble and compliant
Example
She became submissive after years of harsh treatment.
她在多年的严厉对待后变得顺从。
C1 noun /ˈiː.zi tʃeər/

Easy-chair

安乐椅
Meaning
a comfortable chair with arms and a back that reclines
Example
He relaxed in his favorite easy-chair after work.
他下班后在他最喜欢的安乐椅上放松。
B1 adjective /rɪˈlɪdʒəs/

Religious

宗教的; 虔诚的; 精神的; 与宗教相关的;
Meaning
relating to or believing in a religion; devout; spiritual;
Example
He comes from a very religious family.
他来自一个非常宗教的家庭。
B1 verb /kənˈvɜːrt/

convert

转换
Meaning
to change from one form to another; to transform
Example
We can convert this room into an office.
我们可以把这个房间转换成办公室。
C1 noun sælˈveɪʃən

salvation

救赎
Meaning
Deliverance from sin and its consequences, believed by Christians to be brought about by faith in Christ.
Example
The story revolves around the theme of salvation.
故事围绕救赎的主题展开。
B1 verb ɪnˈkriːsɪŋ

increasing

增加
Meaning
Becoming or making greater in size, amount, intensity, or degree; growing.
Example
Increasing awareness about education is necessary.
提高对教育的意识是必要的。
C2 noun /ˈbrɪɡ.ənd/

brigand

强盗
Meaning
A member of a gang that ambushes and robs people in forests or mountains; a bandit.
Example
The travelers were attacked by brigands in the mountains.
旅行者在山中被强盗袭击。
B1 noun /boʊ/

Bow

Meaning
a weapon for shooting arrows, made of a curved piece of wood
Example
The archer drew his bow and aimed at the target.
射手拉开了他的弓,瞄准了目标。
A1 noun ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ

language

语言
Meaning
A method of communication used by humans, consisting of spoken and written words structured in specific ways.
Example
Learning a new language can be exciting.
学习一门新语言可能会很兴奋。
C1 noun /rɪˈmɪʃən/

remission

Meaning
A temporary or permanent decrease or disappearance of disease symptoms; forgiveness of sins or debts.
Example
The patient’s cancer is in remission after the treatment.
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋkt/

indistinct

模糊的
Meaning
Not clear or sharply defined; vague or blurred.
Example
The sound of voices was indistinct in the distance.
远处的声音是模糊的。
C2 verb /ɛksˈproʊprieɪt/

expropriate

征用
Meaning
To take property from its owner, especially by authority or for public use.
Example
The government decided to expropriate the land for a new highway.
政府决定征用这块土地来修建一条新高速公路。
C1 verb /məˈtɪərɪəlaɪz/

materialize

实现
Meaning
To become real or actual; to appear suddenly or in a physical form.
Example
The opportunity he had been waiting for finally materialized.
他一直等待的机会终于实现了。
C1 adjective /ˈdaʊn.kæst/

downcast

Meaning
feeling sad, dejected, or with lowered eyes
Example
He looked downcast after hearing the bad news.
C1 adverb /ˈpiːs.miːl/

Piecemeal

逐步地; 一片一片地
Meaning
done or made gradually, one piece at a time; fragmentary; unsystematic
Example
The renovation was done piecemeal over several years due to budget constraints.
由于预算限制,翻新工作是在几年内逐步完成的。
B2 noun /ˈkæʃuː nʌts/

Cashew nuts

腰果
Meaning
kidney-shaped nuts from the cashew tree, commonly eaten as snacks or used in cooking
Example
Cashew nuts are often used in Indian sweets and curries.
腰果常用于印度的甜点和咖喱中。
B1 verb /rɪd/

rid

清除
Meaning
to remove or get rid of something
Example
I need to rid the house of all the clutter.
我需要把家里的杂乱清理掉。
C1 verb bɪˈkwiːð

bequeath

遗赠
Meaning
Leave something to someone in a will; pass down or hand down to the next generation.
Example
The scientist bequeathed his research papers to the university.
科学家把他的研究论文遗赠给了大学。
C1 adjective /bɪˈriːvd/

Bereaved

丧亲
Meaning
having lost a loved one through death
Example
The bereaved family received many condolences.
丧亲的家庭收到了很多慰问。
C2 noun /ˈmɪsəleɪni/

miscellany

杂集
Meaning
A collection or mixture of various things.
Example
The book is a miscellany of essays and poems.
这本书是散文和诗歌的杂集。
B2 noun /ˈvæn.ɪ.ti/

Vanity

虚荣
Meaning
excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements; the quality of being worthless or pointless
Example
Her vanity made her spend hours looking at herself in the mirror.
她的虚荣让她花了好几个小时在镜子前看自己。
B1 noun /ˈdʒʌdʒ.mənt/

Judgement

判决;决定
Meaning
the ability to make considered decisions or form sensible opinions; an official decision made by a judge or court
Example
The jury's judgement was based on careful consideration of all the facts.
陪审团的判决基于对所有事实的仔细考虑。
C1 adjective /diːˈsɛntrəlaɪzd/

decentralized

去中心化
Meaning
Controlled by several local offices or authorities rather than one single one.
Example
The decentralized system allowed for more control at local levels.
去中心化的系统允许在地方层级进行更多的控制。
C1 noun /ˈkæv.əl.ri/

Cavalry

骑兵
Meaning
soldiers who fight on horseback; the part of an army formerly composed of troops on horseback
Example
The cavalry charged across the field with great speed.
骑兵以极快的速度冲过了田野。
C1 verb /fɔːrˈkloʊz/

foreclose

止赎
Meaning
to take possession of a property due to the owner's failure to keep up mortgage payments
Example
The bank decided to foreclose on the property after months of missed payments.
银行在错过几个月付款后决定没收财产。
B2 noun ˈikoʊ ˈfrɛndli tɛkˈnɑləʤiz

eco-friendly technologies

环保技术
Meaning
Technologies that are designed to minimize environmental impact and promote sustainability.
Example
Eco-friendly technologies can mitigate pollution.
环保技术可以减轻污染。
C1 noun /kənˈtɪn.dʒən.si/

contingency

应急计划
Meaning
A provision for an unforeseen event or circumstance, especially in financial planning.
Example
The company has a contingency plan for economic downturns.
公司有一个应急计划来应对经济衰退。
B2 noun /ˈsɑːrdʒənt/

sergeant

中士
Meaning
A rank of non-commissioned officer in the armed forces or police.
Example
The sergeant gave orders to the soldiers before the mission.
中士在任务前向士兵发出命令。
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈlʊk/

overlook

忽略
Meaning
to fail to notice or consider something; to have a view from above
Example
It's easy to overlook small details when you're in a hurry.
当你赶时间时,很容易忽略小细节。
C2 noun /vəˈliːɪti/

velleity

微弱的愿望
Meaning
A wish or inclination not strong enough to lead to action.
Example
His interest in painting never grew beyond a mere velleity.
他对绘画的兴趣从未超越一个微弱的愿望。
C1 noun /ˈæbət/

abbot

院长
Meaning
The head of a monastery for monks.
Example
The abbot welcomed the visitors to the monastery.
院长欢迎游客来到修道院。
C1 adjective /mɪˈrækjələs/

Miraculous

奇迹的; 惊人的; 非凡的
Meaning
supernatural; amazing; extraordinary
Example
Her miraculous recovery amazed all the doctors.
她的奇迹般恢复让所有医生都吃惊。