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C1 noun /ˈtreɪ.ki.ə/

Trachea

气管
Meaning
the tube that carries air from the throat to the lungs; windpipe
Example
The trachea is protected by cartilage rings that keep it open.
气管由软骨环保护,保持畅通。
C1 adjective /trænsˈluːsənt/

translucent

半透明
Meaning
allowing light to pass through, but not clearly enough to see detailed images
Example
She placed the flower in a translucent vase.
她把花放在一个半透明的花瓶里。
C1 noun /ˈtæbloʊ/

tableau

定格画面
Meaning
a striking or artistic scene or arrangement of people or objects, often presented on stage or in art
Example
The actors froze in a tableau that captured the final moment of the play.
演员们定格在一个塔布劳中,捕捉到了戏剧的最后一刻。
C1 adjective /ˈtraɪflɪŋ/

Trifling

微不足道的; 琐碎的; 不重要的
Meaning
of little importance; trivial; insignificant
Example
Don't worry about such trifling matters.
别为这些琐碎的事情担心。
C1 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 /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 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 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 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 noun /treɪd fəˌsɪl.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

trade facilitation

贸易便利化
Meaning
The simplification, modernization and harmonization of export and import processes.
Example
Trade facilitation boosts economic growth.
贸易便利化促进经济增长。
C1 verb /trænˈskraɪb/

transcribe

Meaning
to make a written copy of spoken words or notes
Example
The secretary transcribed the meeting minutes.
C1 verb /tɔːnt/

taunt

嘲弄
Meaning
to provoke or challenge someone with insulting remarks
Example
The bully tried to taunt him with cruel words.
那个霸凌者试图用残忍的话挑衅他。
C1 noun /ˈtræpɪŋz/

trappings

外在标志
Meaning
the outward signs, features, or objects associated with a role, event, or status
Example
The king appeared with all the trappings of royalty.
国王带着所有的皇家标志出现。
C1 noun /ˈtʌɡboʊt/

tugboat

拖船
Meaning
a small, powerful boat used for towing or pushing ships
Example
The tugboat guided the massive ship safely into the harbor.
拖船将巨大的船只安全地引导进港口。
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 adjective /ˈteɪn.tɪd/

Tainted

污染的; 玷污的
Meaning
contaminated or affected by something bad or undesirable
Example
The water supply was tainted with harmful chemicals.
水供应被有害的化学物质污染了。
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 /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 verb /trəˈvɜːrs/

traverse

穿越
Meaning
To travel across or through something.
Example
They traversed the desert on camels.
他们骑着骆驼穿越沙漠。
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 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 /taɪˈpɒɡrəfi/

typography

排版
Meaning
the art and technique of arranging type to make written language legible and visually appealing
Example
Good typography improves the readability of a website.
良好的排版提高了网站的可读性。
C1 adjective /ˈtɜːrʃieri/

tertiary

Meaning
third in order, rank, or level
Example
He is pursuing his tertiary education at the university.
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 verb, noun /træmp/

tramp

流浪者 / 沉重地走
Meaning
to walk heavily or noisily; a person who travels from place to place on foot, often homeless
Example
They tramped through the forest in heavy boots.
他们穿着厚重的靴子在森林中走。
C1 verb /ˈtræmpəl/

trample

Meaning
to tread heavily on something and cause damage or injury
Example
The crowd trampled the flowers in the park.
C1 adjective /ˌθiːəˈlɒdʒɪkl/

theological

神学的
Meaning
Relating to the study of theology or religious belief.
Example
He wrote a theological paper on the concept of divine justice.
他写了一篇关于神圣正义概念的神学论文。
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 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 /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 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 noun /ˌtɒləˈreɪʃən/

toleration

宽容
Meaning
The practice of allowing something that one does not necessarily agree with.
Example
The government promoted religious toleration.
政府促进了宗教宽容。
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 adverb /ˈðɛərfɔːr/

therefor

为此
Meaning
For that or for it.
Example
He received payment and gave a receipt therefor.
他收到了付款,并为此给出了收据。
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 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 /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 adjective /traɪt/

trite

陈腐的
Meaning
Overused and lacking originality.
Example
The speech was full of trite phrases.
演讲中充满了陈词滥调。
C1 noun /tɑːrˈpɔːlɪn/

tarpaulin

Meaning
A large sheet of strong, flexible, water-resistant material used for covering or protecting things.
Example
The workers used a tarpaulin to cover the construction materials from rain.
C1 noun /ˈθʌroʊˌbrɛd/

thoroughbred

纯种马
Meaning
a horse of pure and recognized breed; a person of good breeding or education
Example
The jockey rode a fast thoroughbred in the race.
骑师在比赛中骑了一匹快速的纯种马。
C1 noun /ˈtɒr.ənt/

Torrent

急流; 洪流
Meaning
a strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid; a sudden, violent, and copious outpouring
Example
The heavy rain created a torrent of water rushing down the mountain.
大雨造成了水流急速下山。
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 noun /teɪnt/

Taint

污点; 污渍; 腐败或污染
Meaning
a stain or mark that spoils something; corruption or contamination
Example
The scandal left a permanent taint on his reputation.
丑闻在他的声誉上留下了永久的污点。
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 /tɪnt/

tint

色调
Meaning
a slight shade or variation of a color
Example
The walls were painted white with a slight blue tint.
墙壁被涂成了白色,并带有一抹淡蓝色。
C1 noun /ˈtrɛmər/

tremor

颤动
Meaning
a slight shaking movement in a person’s body or in the ground
Example
A small tremor was felt before the earthquake.
在地震前感到了轻微的颤动。
C1 verb trænˈsɛnd

transcend

超越
Meaning
To go beyond the limits of something; to surpass or exceed
Example
His effort to transcend traditional methods was commendable.
他超越传统方法的努力值得赞扬。
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 noun /træns/

trance

恍惚
Meaning
a half-conscious state like dreaming, often with loss of awareness of surroundings
Example
She stared out of the window as if in a trance.
她盯着窗外,好像处于恍惚状态。
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 noun /ˈtrɪb.jə.ter.i/

Tributary

支流
Meaning
a river or stream flowing into a larger river or lake
Example
The tributary joins the main river near the city.
支流在城市附近与主河汇合。
C1 noun /ˈtraɪæd/

triad

三合会
Meaning
a group of three closely related people or things
Example
The project was managed by a triad of experts.
该项目由一个三人专家小组管理。
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 adjective /ˈtæti/

tatty

破旧
Meaning
Worn out, shabby, or in poor condition.
Example
The sofa looked old and tatty after years of use.
沙发在多年的使用后看起来破旧不堪。
C1 noun /ˈtrævɪsti/

travesty

Meaning
A false, absurd, or distorted representation of something.
Example
The trial was a travesty of justice.
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 verb /θrɒb/

throb

跳动
Meaning
to beat or pulse strongly, often with pain
Example
His head began to throb after the long day.
他的一天结束后,头开始跳动。
C1 adjective /ˈten.tə.tɪv/

Tentative

初步的; 不确定的
Meaning
not certain or fixed; provisional; hesitant or unsure
Example
We made tentative plans to meet next week.
我们做了初步的计划,下周见面。
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 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 /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 /ˈtʌtʃ.ʌp/

touch-up

小修正或改进
Meaning
Small corrections or improvements made to something.
Example
The artist gave a quick touch-up to the painting.
艺术家对画作进行了快速的修饰。
C1 noun /təˈnæs.ə.ti/

tenacity

坚韧
Meaning
Determination, persistence, and the quality of not giving up
Example
His tenacity in solving problems led to his success.
他在解决问题时的坚韧让他取得了成功。
C1 noun /ˈtrænsfərəns/

transference

转移
Meaning
The act of moving something from one place, person, or situation to another.
Example
The transference of knowledge is essential in education.
知识的转移在教育中至关重要。
C1 noun /ˈtrɪkstər/

trickster

骗子
Meaning
A person who cheats or deceives people.
Example
The old man turned out to be a clever trickster who fooled everyone.
那位老人竟然是个聪明的骗子,骗了所有人。
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 adjective /ˈtɪpsi/

tipsy

微醉
Meaning
slightly drunk
Example
She felt tipsy after just one glass of wine.
她在喝了一杯酒后感觉有点微醉。
C1 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 noun ˈtɑksɪk ɪˈmɪʃənz

toxic emissions

有毒排放
Meaning
Harmful or poisonous substances released into the environment, especially the atmosphere.
Example
Toxic emissions from vehicles pollute the atmosphere.
车辆的有毒排放污染了大气。
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 ˈθɜː.məl stres

thermal stress

热应力
Meaning
Stress caused by excessive heat that affects plant growth and development.
Example
High thermal stress affects plant growth.
高温应力影响植物的生长。
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 /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 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 /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 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 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 /tɔːrk/

torque

Meaning
A twisting force that causes rotation.
Example
The mechanic measured the torque of the engine.
C1 noun /ˈtʌrɪt/

turret

一个较大塔楼或建筑物顶部的小塔
Meaning
A small tower on top of a larger tower or building, often used in castles or fortifications.
Example
The castle was guarded by soldiers stationed in the turret.
城堡由驻守在塔楼中的士兵守卫。
C1 adjective /tɛk ˈdrɪv.ən/

tech-driven

技术驱动
Meaning
Powered or guided by technology; dependent on technological advancement for operation.
Example
The agricultural sector is becoming more tech-driven for higher efficiency.
农业部门越来越依赖技术以提高效率。
C1 noun /ˈtrɪkəri/

trickery

Meaning
The use of dishonest methods to deceive or cheat someone.
Example
The politician was accused of winning the election through trickery.
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 /tækˈtɪʃ.ən/

tactician

战术家
Meaning
a person who is skilled at planning and achieving goals, especially in military or business
Example
Napoleon was a brilliant tactician.
拿破仑是一个杰出的战术家。
C1 noun /ˈtoʊ.pæz/

Topaz

托帕石
Meaning
a precious stone, typically colorless, yellow, or blue, used in jewelry
Example
The queen's crown was adorned with a magnificent blue topaz.
女王的王冠装饰着一颗美丽的蓝色托帕石。
C1 adverb /ˌðɛərˈʌv/

Thereof

因此
Meaning
of that; from that
Example
The contract and all amendments thereof must be signed.
合同和所有的修正案因此必须签署。
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 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 noun /ˈtɛnəmənt/

tenement

廉租房
Meaning
a large building divided into separate apartments, often in poor condition
Example
The family lived in a crowded tenement in the city.
这个家庭住在城市里一个拥挤的廉租房里。
C1 adjective /tɛmˈpɛstjuəs/

tempestuous

Meaning
Characterized by strong and turbulent emotions or stormy conditions.
Example
Their tempestuous relationship often swung between love and anger.
C1 noun /ˈtɜːrmɪnəs/

terminus

终点站
Meaning
the final point or end of something, especially the final station on a railway line
Example
The train finally arrived at the terminus after a long journey.
火车经过长时间的旅行后,终于到达了终点站。
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 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 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 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 noun /ˈtaɪ.rənt/

Tyrant

暴君
Meaning
a cruel and oppressive ruler; a person who exercises power in a harsh manner
Example
The people rebelled against the cruel tyrant.
人民反抗了残忍的暴君。
C1 noun /ˈtæn.dəm/

Tandem

双人自行车
Meaning
a bicycle built for two riders, one behind the other
Example
The couple enjoyed riding their tandem bicycle through the park.
这对情侣在公园骑着他们的双人自行车享受着骑行。
C1 noun /ˈtɛstəmənt/

testament

遗嘱 / 证明
Meaning
a person's will; or strong evidence of something
Example
His success is a testament to his hard work and dedication.
他的成功是他辛勤工作和奉献精神的证明。
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 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 adverb /ˌðɛrəˈbaʊt/

thereabout

大约
Meaning
Approximately or around that place, amount, or time.
Example
The repairs will cost five hundred dollars or thereabout.
修理费用大约五百美元。
C1 noun 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 /ˈtæn.ər/

tanner

制革工
Meaning
A person whose job is to tan animal hides to make leather.
Example
The tanner worked long hours to produce fine leather.
这位制革工人加班工作以生产优质皮革。
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 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 adjective /ˈtɛlˌteɪl/

telltale

揭示性
Meaning
Revealing something that is usually hidden; giving away a secret or clue.
Example
The telltale signs of fatigue were visible on his face.
疲劳的揭示性迹象在他脸上显而易见。
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 /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 /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 /ˈtruː.ənt/

Truant

逃学的学生; 逃避责任的人
Meaning
a student who stays away from school without permission; a person who shirks duty
Example
The principal called the parents when their child was caught playing truant.
校长打电话给家长,当他们的孩子被抓到逃学时。
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 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 /ˈteɪpər/

taper

逐渐变窄
Meaning
To gradually decrease in width, thickness, or intensity.
Example
The road tapers off as it reaches the mountains.
这条路在到达山区时逐渐变窄。
C1 noun /traɪˈbjuːnəl/

tribunal

法庭
Meaning
a court of justice or body established to settle disputes
Example
The case was heard in an international tribunal.
案件在国际法庭审理。
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 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 /ˈtrænziənt/

Transient

短暂的; 临时的
Meaning
lasting for only a short time; temporary
Example
The beauty of spring flowers is transient.
春天花朵的美丽是短暂的。
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 /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 /tɔːt/

taut

紧绷
Meaning
stretched or pulled tight; tense
Example
The rope was pulled taut between the two poles.
绳子在两个杆子之间拉得紧绷。
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 /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。