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。

B2 noun /tʃʌŋk/

chunk

块 / 大块

Meaning

a thick or solid piece of something

Example

She cut the cake into large chunks.

她把蛋糕切成大块。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈkoʊ.ɪt/ or /ɪnˈkoʊ.eɪt/

inchoate

未完成的

Meaning

Just begun and not fully formed; rudimentary.

Example

His inchoate ideas needed more research to be developed.

他的未完成的想法需要更多的研究才能发展。

C2 noun /ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnʃən/

reprehension

斥责

Meaning

The act of rebuking or criticizing severely.

Example

The teacher’s reprehension of the student’s behavior was justified.

老师对学生行为的斥责是有道理的。

B2 adjective /əˈkaʊntəbl/

accountable

负责

Meaning

Required or expected to justify actions or decisions; responsible.

Example

Staying accountable helps reduce delays.

保持负责有助于减少延迟。

B2 adjective /əˈpiː.lɪŋ/

Appealing

吸引人的; 有趣的; 令人愉快的

Meaning

attractive; interesting; pleasing

Example

The colorful garden looks very appealing to visitors.

五颜六色的花园对游客非常吸引人。

A2 noun /ˈfiː.lɪŋ/

Feeling

感觉; 情感; 情绪

Meaning

an emotional state or reaction; the capacity to experience physical sensations

Example

She had a strange feeling that something important was about to happen.

她有一种奇怪的感觉，觉得有什么重要的事情即将发生。

C2 noun /oʊliˈændər/

Oleander

夹竹桃

Meaning

a poisonous evergreen shrub with clusters of white, pink, or red flowers

Example

The beautiful oleander flowers bloomed in the garden despite their toxic nature.

美丽的夹竹桃花在花园里盛开，尽管它们有毒。

B2 noun ˈɡrætɪtjuːd

gratitude

感恩

Meaning

The quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation.

Example

Gratitude towards the martyrs is a moral duty.

对烈士的感恩是道德责任。

C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈdɛsənt/

iridescent

彩虹色

Meaning

showing luminous colors that seem to change when seen from different angles

Example

She wore an iridescent dress that sparkled in the light.

她穿了一件在光线下闪闪发光的彩虹色裙子。

C2 verb /ˈbækˌslaɪd/

backslide

倒退

Meaning

To relapse into bad habits, undesirable practices, or moral decline.

Example

After months of progress, he began to backslide into old habits.

经过几个月的进展，他开始回到旧习惯中。

B2 noun məˈtæb.əl.ɪ.zəm

metabolism

代谢

Meaning

The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.

Example

Exercise boosts metabolism and burns calories.

锻炼能提高代谢并燃烧卡路里。

C2 adjective /ˈmʌnid/

Moneyed

富有的; 富裕的; 有钱的

Meaning

having much money; wealthy; rich

Example

She comes from a moneyed family with extensive real estate holdings.

她来自一个富有的家庭，拥有大量的房地产。

B2 noun /nʌn/

Nun

修女

Meaning

a woman who has taken vows in a religious order and lives in a convent

Example

The nun taught at the local Catholic school.

修女在当地的天主教学校授课。

A2 noun /ˈwɜːrkər/

worker

工人

Meaning

a person who is employed to perform tasks or duties

Example

The workers were busy building the bridge.

工人们忙着建造桥梁。

C2 noun /ˈkɒl.ə.kwi/

colloquy

正式对话

Meaning

A formal conversation or dialogue, often on serious or academic topics.

Example

The professors engaged in a deep colloquy about the future of education.

教授们就教育的未来进行了深入的对话。

B1 noun /ˈpaɪn.æp.əl/

Pine Apple

菠萝

Meaning

a large tropical fruit with a tough skin and sweet yellow flesh

Example

The pineapple has a crown of spiky leaves on top.

菠萝顶部有一冠刺叶。

C2 verb /ˈæbrəɡeɪt/

abrogate

废除

Meaning

To formally repeal, cancel, or abolish a law, agreement, or custom.

Example

The government decided to abrogate the outdated treaty.

政府决定废除过时的条约。

B1 verb /əbˈzɜːrv/

observe

观察

Meaning

to watch carefully; to notice or perceive something

Example

Scientists observe the behavior of animals in the wild.

科学家观察野生动物的行为。

A2 noun /ˈnæpkɪn/

napkin

餐巾

Meaning

a piece of cloth or paper used to wipe the mouth and hands while eating

Example

She placed a napkin on her lap before eating.

她在吃饭前把餐巾放在膝盖上。

B2 noun, verb /ˈɪnstɪˌtjuːt/

institute

学院

Meaning

as a noun, an organization founded for a specific purpose; as a verb, to establish or initiate

Example

The university decided to institute new rules for the library.

大学决定为图书馆制定新规则。

A2 verb riˈsaɪklɪŋ

recycling

回收

Meaning

The process of converting waste materials into new materials and objects to prevent waste.

Example

Recycling plastic helps in reducing waste.

回收塑料有助于减少废物。

A2 noun /ˈhæn.dəl/

Handle

把手; 握柄; 处理

Meaning

the part by which a thing is held, carried, or controlled; to manage or deal with something

Example

The suitcase has a sturdy handle that makes it easy to carry through the airport.

这只行李有一个坚固的把手，使得通过机场时更加容易。

B2 noun /ˈteɪbəlˌspun/

tablespoon

汤匙

Meaning

a spoon used for serving or eating food, typically holding about 15 milliliters

Example

She stirred the soup with a tablespoon.

她用汤匙搅拌了汤。

B2 adverb /ˈfɔːrməli/

formally

正式地

Meaning

in a formal or official manner; according to established rules or conventions

Example

The agreement was formally signed by both parties.

该协议已由双方正式签署。

C1 adjective ˈkwɒn.tɪ.faɪ.ə.bəl

quantifiable

可量化的

Meaning

Able to be expressed or measured as a quantity; capable of being counted or calculated.

Example

The impact of the project is quantifiable.

项目的影响是可量化的。

C1 adjective /dɪˈspɪrɪtɪd/

dispirited

沮喪

Meaning

Having lost enthusiasm, hope, or confidence; dejected.

Example

After losing the match, the team looked dispirited.

比赛失利后，团队看起来沮丧。

B2 adjective əˈkwætɪk

aquatic

水生

Meaning

Growing or living in or near water; of or relating to water.

Example

Aquatic species are being endangered by pollution.

水生物种正受到污染的威胁。

B1 noun /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/

disappointment

失望

Meaning

the feeling of sadness or displeasure caused by the non-fulfillment of one's hopes or expectations

Example

Her face showed deep disappointment after hearing the results.

她的脸在听到结果后显露出深深的失望。

C1 adjective /ˈʌpərˌmoʊst/

uppermost

最高

Meaning

situated at the highest place or most important

Example

Her family's safety was uppermost in her mind during the crisis.

她在危机期间心里最重要的是家庭的安全。

C1 noun /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃɪˈeɪʃən/

differentiation

差异化, 区分

Meaning

The action or process of differentiating or distinguishing between things.

Example

Differentiation from competitors can create a unique market position.

从竞争者中实现差异化可以创建独特的市场地位。

A1 noun /ˈsʌn.deɪ/

sunday

星期天

Meaning

The day of the week between Saturday and Monday; often considered a day of rest or worship.

Example

We usually relax at home on Sunday.

我们通常在星期天在家休息。

C1 adjective ˈɪn.tər.ɪm

interim

临时

Meaning

In or for the intervening period; provisional or temporary.

Example

Interim governments manage transitional phases.

临时政府管理过渡阶段。

B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈzaɪərəbl/

Undesirable

不受欢迎的; 有害的; 令人不快的

Meaning

not wanted or wished for; harmful or unpleasant

Example

The new policy had several undesirable consequences.

新政策带来了几个不受欢迎的后果。

C1 noun ˈsɛlfləsnɪs

selflessness

无私

Meaning

The quality of being concerned more with the needs of others than with one's own.

Example

Selflessness is a key value for community building.

无私是社区建设中的关键价值。

C1 adjective /ɪˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

Illogical

不合逻辑的

Meaning

not reasonable or sensible; lacking logic

Example

It would be illogical to go swimming in such cold weather.

在这么冷的天气下游泳是不合逻辑的。

C1 noun /ˈskwɒlər/

squalor

贫困

Meaning

the state of being extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially due to poverty or neglect

Example

They lived in squalor without basic facilities.

他们在没有基本设施的贫困中生活。

B2 noun /kənˈkʌʃən/

concussion

脑震荡

Meaning

A temporary unconsciousness or shock caused by a blow to the head.

Example

He suffered a concussion after falling from the bike.

他在从自行车上摔下来后，遭受了脑震荡。

C2 noun, verb /ˈkaʊntərˌtʃɑːrdʒ/

countercharge

反诉

Meaning

an opposing charge or accusation; to make an opposing attack

Example

The lawyer filed a countercharge against the accuser.

律师对指控者提起了反诉。

B1 adverb /ˈtɛrəbli/

terribly

可怕地

Meaning

to a very great or extreme degree; very badly or unpleasantly

Example

He felt terribly sad after hearing the news.

听到消息后，他感到可怕地悲伤。

C2 verb /ˈsʌk.əl/

suckle

哺乳

Meaning

to feed a baby or young animal with milk from the breast or udder

Example

The mother cat suckled her kittens in the basket.

母猫在篮子里哺乳她的小猫。

B1 noun /ˈʃel.tər/

Shelter

避难所

Meaning

a place giving temporary protection from bad weather or danger

Example

The hikers found shelter in a cave during the heavy rain.

登山者在大雨中在山洞里找到了避难所。

B1 noun /ˈjuːnjən/

Union

联合

Meaning

the action of joining or combining; a political unit formed from separate states

Example

The union of the two companies created a powerful corporation.

两家公司的联合创造了一个强大的公司。

A1 noun, verb /bʊk/

book

Meaning

A set of written, printed, or blank pages fastened together; to arrange for someone to have a seat, room, or ticket in advance.

Example

I booked a table at the restaurant for dinner.

C2 verb /ˈlɪk.wɪ.faɪ/

liquefy

液化

Meaning

to make or become liquid

Example

The heat will liquefy the butter in a few minutes.

热量将在几分钟内使黄油液化。

B2 noun /ˈten.ʃən/

Tension

紧张

Meaning

mental or emotional strain; a strained state or condition

Example

The deadline created a lot of tension in the office.

截止日期在办公室造成了很大的紧张。

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。

A2 noun /ɡʌn/

Gun

枪

Meaning

a weapon that fires bullets or other projectiles from a metal tube

Example

The soldier cleaned his gun after the training session.

士兵在训练后清洁了他的枪。

C1 adjective /ˈmɜː(r)dərəs/

Murderous

谋杀的; 有杀意的; 极其暴力的; 嗜血的

Meaning

having the intent to kill; extremely violent; bloodthirsty

Example

The murderous look in his eyes frightened everyone.

他眼中那谋杀的目光吓坏了所有人。

C1 verb /ˈtɑːrnɪʃ/

tarnish

Meaning

To lose luster, especially as a result of exposure to air or moisture; to damage reputation.

Example

The silver jewelry tarnished quickly when left in the open air.

C2 adjective /ˌaɪsəʊˈθɜːrməl/

isothermal

等温

Meaning

Having or maintaining equal or constant temperature.

Example

The experiment was conducted under isothermal conditions.

实验在等温条件下进行。

A1 interjection /baɪ/

bye

再见

Meaning

used to say goodbye; a short and informal farewell

Example

I said bye to her before leaving.

离开前我对她说了再见。

B2 adjective /ˈtʃuːzi/

choosy

挑剔

Meaning

very careful in choosing; selective

Example

She is very choosy about the clothes she wears.

她对她穿的衣服非常挑剔。

B2 adjective /ˈaʊtˌɡoʊɪŋ/

outgoing

外向

Meaning

Friendly and sociable; inclined to mix with others.

Example

He is an outgoing person who loves meeting new people.

他是一个外向的人，喜欢结识新朋友。

B1 noun /ˌfɜːrst eɪd kɪt/

first aid kit

急救箱

Meaning

A collection of medical supplies for giving initial treatment in emergencies

Example

I always keep a first aid kit in my car for emergencies.

我总是在车里备有急救箱以应对紧急情况。

C1 verb /əˈdʒɜrn/

adjourn

推迟

Meaning

to suspend a meeting or session to another time or place

Example

The judge decided to adjourn the hearing until next week.

法官决定将听证会推迟到下周。

C1 noun /ˌpærəˈnɔɪə/

paranoia

一种不合理且持续的感觉，认为别人想要伤害你或一直在监视你

Meaning

an irrational and persistent feeling that people are 'out to get you' or are constantly watching you

Example

His constant paranoia made it hard for him to trust anyone.

他不断的偏执让他很难信任任何人。

C1 adjective /ˈʃeɪp.ləs/

Shapeless

无形的

Meaning

having no definite or well-defined shape or form

Example

The fog created a shapeless mass in the distance.

雾气在远处形成了无形的团块。

C2 noun /ˌpɜː.spɪˈkæs.ɪ.ti/

perspicacity

洞察力

Meaning

Sharp insight, keen understanding and discernment.

Example

Her perspicacity in business decisions led to success.

她在商业决策中的洞察力带来了成功。

C2 adjective /ˌɪnsəˈpɔːrtəbl̩/

insupportable

无法忍受的

Meaning

Too extreme or difficult to be endured.

Example

The heat was insupportable during the long journey.

长途旅行中，热度是无法忍受的。

B2 noun prəʊb

probe

探测器

Meaning

An unmanned exploratory spacecraft designed to transmit information about its environment.

Example

The probe collected data from the planet's surface.

探测器从行星表面收集数据。

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。

B2 adjective /ɡroʊs/

gross

恶心的 / 粗俗的

Meaning

extremely unpleasant or disgusting; total before deductions

Example

He thought the food looked gross, but it tasted fine.

他觉得食物看起来恶心，但味道还不错。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈkaʊntəbəl/

Uncountable

无法计数的; 无穷的

Meaning

too many to be counted; innumerable; infinite in quantity

Example

There are uncountable stars in the night sky.

夜空中有无数的星星。

A2 adjective /ɪkˈspɛnsɪv/

expensive

Meaning

costing a lot of money

Example

That car is too expensive for me to buy.

C2 noun /ˈklaɪ.mɪŋ læŋ læŋ/

Climbing lang lang

攀爬植物兰兰

Meaning

a climbing plant with fragrant flowers native to tropical regions

Example

The climbing lang lang vine produces beautiful fragrant flowers.

攀爬植物兰兰藤本会产生美丽的芳香花朵。

C2 noun /ˌfɑːsfəˈrɛsəns/

phosphorescence

磷光

Meaning

the property of emitting light without noticeable heat

Example

The deep-sea creatures displayed a beautiful phosphorescence.

深海生物展示了美丽的磷光。

C1 verb /rɪˈfjuːt/

refute

驳斥

Meaning

To prove a statement, argument, or theory to be false or invalid.

Example

The lawyer refuted the witness's testimony with solid evidence.

律师用确凿的证据驳斥了证人的证词。

C1 noun /ˈænti ˈeəkræft ɡʌn/

Anti-aircraft-gun

防空炮

Meaning

a weapon designed to attack aircraft from the ground

Example

The anti-aircraft gun was positioned to defend the military base.

防空炮被布置在军用基地以进行防御。

A2 noun /ˈtrævələr/

traveller

旅行者

Meaning

A person who is on a journey or frequently travels to different places.

Example

The traveller set out early in the morning to explore new lands.

旅行者一大早出发去探索新的土地。

A2 verb /hʌnt/

hunt

狩猎

Meaning

to chase and kill wild animals; to search for something

Example

The tigers hunt their prey at night.

老虎在夜间追捕它们的猎物。

B2 verb /ˈaɪ.sə.leɪt/

isolate

孤立

Meaning

To separate something or someone from others.

Example

Doctors tried to isolate the patient to prevent the spread of infection.

医生试图将病人隔离，以防止感染传播。

B1 noun /kɑːrt/

Cart

手推车

Meaning

a wheeled vehicle for carrying goods; a shopping cart

Example

The farmer loaded hay onto his cart.

农民把干草装上了他的手推车。

A2 noun /pæn/

Pan

煎锅

Meaning

a wide, flat-bottomed cooking utensil used for frying, searing, and browning foods

Example

Heat the oil in a large pan before adding the vegetables.

在一个大煎锅中加热油，然后加入蔬菜。

A2 noun /ˈdaɪəri/

diary

日记

Meaning

a book in which one keeps a daily record of events and experiences

Example

She wrote about her day in her diary before going to bed.

她在睡觉前在日记中写下了她的一天。

C1 verb /broʊtʃ/

broach

提出

Meaning

to bring up a subject for discussion

Example

She decided to broach the topic of salary with her manager.

她决定与经理讨论工资问题。

B1 verb /dæm/

damn

Meaning

to condemn or criticize strongly; used as an expletive to express anger or emphasis

Example

He damned the unfair system in his speech.

B2 noun /əˈstɒnɪʃmənt/

astonishment

惊讶

Meaning

Great surprise or amazement.

Example

She looked at the magician with astonishment.

她带着惊讶看着魔术师。

B2 noun /moʊˈmɛn.təm/

momentum

动能

Meaning

The quantity of motion of a moving body; the impetus and driving force gained by the development of a process or course of events.

Example

The company gained momentum after launching a new product.

公司在推出新产品后获得了动能。

B2 verb /məˈnɪpjʊleɪt/

manipulate

操控

Meaning

to handle or control skillfully; to influence someone in a clever way

Example

She can manipulate the software to create stunning graphics.

她可以操控软件，创造出令人惊叹的图形。

A2 noun /ˈtaɪm.teɪ.bəl/

Timetable

时间表

Meaning

a schedule showing planned activities or events at particular times

Example

Please check the train timetable for departure times.

请查看火车时刻表以获取出发时间。

C1 adverb /ɔːˈtɒnəməsli/

autonomously

自动地

Meaning

In an independent or self-governing manner.

Example

The robot can operate autonomously without human intervention.

机器人可以在没有人工干预的情况下自动工作。

B1 noun /naɪt/

Knight

骑士; 中世纪战士

Meaning

a man given a rank of honor by a British king or queen; a medieval warrior on horseback

Example

The brave knight rescued the princess from the dragon's castle.

勇敢的骑士从龙的城堡救出了公主。

B2 verb /dɪsˈtɜːb/

disturb

打扰

Meaning

to interrupt or cause someone to stop what they are doing

Example

Please don’t disturb me while I’m studying.

请不要在我学习时打扰我。

B2 noun /spæn/

span

跨度

Meaning

the full extent or length of something from one end to another

Example

The bridge has a span of over 500 meters.

这座桥的跨度超过了500米。

B2 noun /ˈɜːnɪŋz/

earnings

收入

Meaning

money obtained in return for labor or services

Example

Her monthly earnings are enough to support her family.

她的月收入足以养活她的家人。

C2 noun /ˈdʒaɪrəˌskoʊp/

gyroscope

Meaning

A device consisting of a wheel or disk mounted so it can spin rapidly and maintain orientation, used for navigation and balance.

Example

The airplane's navigation system relies on a gyroscope for stability.

C1 noun /ˌæɡ.rəˈveɪ.ʃən/

aggravation

恶化, 加剧

Meaning

The act of making a situation worse or the state of being worsened.

Example

The delay caused great aggravation for the passengers.

延误给乘客带来了极大的困扰。

C1 verb /ɪnˈkæp.sjʊ.leɪt/

encapsulate

概括

Meaning

To express the essential features of something succinctly; to summarize or contain within.

Example

The introduction should encapsulate the main points of the article.

引言应该概括文章的主要观点。

C2 verb /ˈhɛnˌpɛk/

henpeck

Meaning

To continually criticize, nag, or dominate (especially a husband).

Example

He felt henpecked by his overly controlling wife.

A2 noun /ˈɔːdiəʊ/

audio

声音

Meaning

sound, especially when recorded or transmitted

Example

The audio quality of the podcast was excellent.

播客的音频质量非常好。

A2 noun/verb /ˈtræn.spɔːrt/

transport

运输

Meaning

The movement of people or goods from one place to another.

Example

Efficient transport systems reduce travel time.

高效的运输系统减少了旅行时间。

C2 noun /ˈpɜːrkwɪzɪt raɪt/

perquisiteperquisiteright

额外福利的权利

Meaning

a legal right to certain benefits or privileges associated with a job or office

Example

The judge enjoyed certain perquisite rights attached to his position.

法官享受了与其职位相关的某些额外福利。

A2 noun /ˈbɑt.əm/

Bottom

底部；底层

Meaning

the lowest point or part of something; the ground under a body of water

Example

The treasure chest was lying at the bottom of the ocean.

宝箱躺在海洋的底部。

B2 adjective /ˈpɔɪn.tɪd/

Pointed

尖锐的; 直接且明确

Meaning

having a sharp end; direct and unambiguous

Example

She made a pointed remark about his behavior.

她对他的行为发表了直截了当的评论。

B1 adjective /ˈkæʒ.u.əl/

Casual

轻松和无忧; 偶然发生; 非正式

Meaning

relaxed and unconcerned; happening by chance; informal

Example

He wore casual clothes to the party.

他穿着休闲衣服去参加了聚会。

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。

B2 noun /ˈruːstər/

rooster

公鸡

Meaning

A male domestic chicken, especially one that crows.

Example

The rooster crowed at dawn, waking up the whole village.

公鸡在黎明时分打鸣，唤醒了整个村庄。

C1 noun /ˈdʒækˌfruːt/

Jackfruit

菠萝蜜

Meaning

a large tropical fruit with a spiky exterior and sweet flesh inside

Example

The jackfruit is the largest tree fruit in the world.

菠萝蜜是世界上最大的树果。

C1 adjective /əˈnɒmələs/

anomalous

异常

Meaning

deviating from what is standard, normal, or expected

Example

Scientists observed an anomalous result during the experiment.

科学家在实验中观察到了一个异常的结果。

A1 noun /ˈwiːkˌɛnd/

weekend

周末

Meaning

the end of the week, typically regarded as Saturday and Sunday

Example

They are planning a trip for the weekend.

他们计划在周末去旅行。

C2 noun /ˌluːkjʊˈbreɪʃən/

lucubration

夜间学习

Meaning

study or meditation, especially at night

Example

His novel was the result of long lucubration.

他的小说是长时间夜间学习的结果。

A2 noun /ɡreɪp/

grape

葡萄

Meaning

a small, round fruit that grows in clusters on vines and is used to make wine or eaten as food

Example

She picked a bunch of grapes from the vine.

她从葡萄藤上摘下一串葡萄。

B1 adjective /ˈkɜːrli/

curly

卷曲的

Meaning

having curls or waves; shaped with bends or coils

Example

She has naturally curly hair.

她有自然的卷曲头发。

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。

B2 adjective /ˈsɪvɪk/

civic

市民

Meaning

relating to a city, town, or the duties of its citizens

Example

The mayor encouraged people to take part in civic activities.

市长鼓励人们参与市民活动。

C2 noun /ɪmˈpaɪ.ə.ti/

Impiety

亵渎

Meaning

lack of piety or reverence, especially for a god; disrespect or irreverence toward religious matters

Example

His impiety shocked the religious community when he mocked their sacred ceremonies.

他的不敬让宗教团体震惊，当他嘲笑他们的神圣仪式时。

C1 noun /ɪˈpɪt.ə.mi/

epitome

某种特质或类型的完美例子；某物的最佳代表

Meaning

A perfect example of a particular quality or type; the best representation of something.

Example

She is the epitome of grace and kindness.

她是优雅与善良的典范。

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。

C2 noun /ˈɒfərtɔːri/

offertory

奉献

Meaning

The part of a religious service when offerings are collected; the offering itself.

Example

The offertory was taken during the Sunday service.

奉献在星期日的礼拜期间收集。

C2 noun /ˈrɛkluːsəri/

reclusory

隐居地

Meaning

A place for seclusion or retreat, especially for a recluse or hermit.

Example

The monk spent years in the reclusory away from society.

那位和尚在远离社会的隐居地度过了多年。

C1 adjective /pəˈleɪ.ʃəl/

palatial

宫殿般

Meaning

resembling a palace in being spacious and splendid

Example

They stayed in a palatial hotel during their vacation.

他们在度假时住在一间宫殿般的酒店里。

C2 noun ˈpær.ə.ɡən

paragon

典范

Meaning

A person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a particular quality; a model of excellence.

Example

Neom is a paragon of sustainable urban design.

Neom 是可持续城市设计的典范。

C2 noun /hɜːrˈbɛəriəm/

herbarium

植物标本馆

Meaning

A collection of preserved plant specimens and associated data used for scientific study.

Example

The university maintains a large herbarium for research and education.

大学为研究和教育保持着一个大型植物标本馆。

C1 noun /ɡʌl/

Gull

海鸥

Meaning

a seabird with webbed feet, long wings, and usually white and gray feathers

Example

The gull swooped down to grab the fish from the water.

海鸥俯冲下来抓住水中的鱼。

A1 verb /ˈlɪsən/

listen

聽

Meaning

to pay attention to sounds; to hear someone or something with thoughtful attention

Example

Please listen carefully to the instructions.

請詳心聽指示。

C1 adjective /ɪˈmækjələt/

immaculate

完美无瑕

Meaning

perfectly clean, neat, or free from flaws

Example

Her room was immaculate, with everything in its place.

她的房间完美无瑕，一切都井井有条。

C2 adjective /dʒərˈmeɪn/

germane

prong

叉子的尖端

Meaning

a projecting pointed part, such as one of the pointed ends of a fork

Example

The fork has four prongs.

叉子有四个尖端。

C2 adjective /ˈprɒmɪsəri/

promissory

承诺的

Meaning

Containing or conveying a promise, especially in writing.

Example

He signed a promissory note to repay the loan.

他签署了还款承诺书。

B1 verb /rɪˈtaɪə/

retire

退休

Meaning

to stop working after reaching a certain age or having completed a career

Example

She decided to retire after working for 40 years.

她决定在工作了40年后退休。