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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 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 koʊˈhisɪv ˈjunɪts

cohesive units

凝聚的单元
Meaning
Groups or organizations that work together as unified wholes, with members closely bound together.
Example
Early humans formed cohesive units for survival.
早期人类为了生存，形成了凝聚的单元。
C1 verb /ˈbɛkən/

beckon

招手示意
Meaning
to signal or call someone to come closer, often with a gesture; to attract or invite
Example
She beckoned him to come closer with a wave of her hand.
她挥手示意他走近一些。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/

unforthcoming

不合作的
Meaning
Not willing to talk or provide information; uncooperative.
Example
The witness was unforthcoming about what he had seen.
证人对于他所见的情况不合作。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsɜːrvɪsəbəl/

Unserviceable

无法使用的; 有缺陷的
Meaning
not in working order; unable to be used; defective
Example
The old computer became unserviceable after the system crash.
那台旧电脑在系统崩溃后变得无法使用。
C1 adjective /ˈsteɪtli/

stately

庄严和宏伟
Meaning
Having a dignified, majestic, and impressive appearance or manner.
Example
The stately mansion stood at the end of the long driveway.
那座庄严的豪宅位于长长的车道尽头。
C1 noun /kɒzˈmɒlədʒi/

cosmology

宇宙学
Meaning
the science of the origin and development of the universe
Example
She studied cosmology to understand the origins of the universe.
她学习了宇宙学以理解宇宙的起源。
C1 noun /rɪft/

rift

裂缝
Meaning
a serious break in a relationship; a split or crack
Example
A rift developed between the two friends after the argument.
争执后，两个朋友之间产生了裂缝。
C1 noun /ˈhɪp.ə.krɪt/

Hypocrite

伪君子; 假仁假义者
Meaning
a person who acts in contradiction to their stated beliefs or feelings; a pretender
Example
Don't be a hypocrite by demanding honesty from others while lying yourself.
不要做伪君子，要求别人诚实，而自己却撒谎。
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。
C1 noun /ˈrɛnɪˌɡeɪd/

renegade

叛徒
Meaning
a person who deserts or betrays an organization, country, or principles
Example
He was labeled a renegade after leaving the party and criticizing its policies.
他在离开党派并批评其政策后被贴上了叛徒的标签。
C1 noun /dɪˈsaɪ.pəl/

Disciple

弟子; 信徒
Meaning
a follower and student of a teacher, leader, or philosopher; devoted follower
Example
The famous philosopher had many disciples who spread his teachings worldwide.
那位著名的哲学家有许多弟子，他们将他的教义传播到世界各地。
C1 noun /ˈfɛərˌɡraʊndz/

fairgrounds

集市场地
Meaning
A designated area where fairs, exhibitions, and amusement events are held
Example
The town set up rides and stalls at the fairgrounds for the annual festival.
小镇在集市场地设置了游乐设施和摊位，为年度节日做准备。
C1 noun /dɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/

denunciation

指控 / 公共谴责
Meaning
the public condemnation or accusation of someone or something
Example
The journalist's article was a strong denunciation of corruption.
记者的文章是对腐败的强烈指控。
C1 adjective /ˌhɪpəˈkrɪtɪkəl/

Hypocritical

虚伪的
Meaning
behaving in a way that contradicts one's stated beliefs or values
Example
It's hypocritical to preach honesty while lying yourself.
在讲诚实的同时撒谎是虚伪的。
C1 verb /ˈfɛdərət/

federate

联合
Meaning
to unite in a league or federation; to form an alliance
Example
Several states federated to create a stronger union.
几个州联合起来创造了一个更强大的联盟。
C1 verb /ʃraʊd/

shroud

覆盖
Meaning
to cover or hide; to wrap in cloth
Example
The mountain peak was shrouded in mist.
山顶被雾气笼罩。
C1 noun /ˈɪŋ.krə.mənt/

Increment

增加
Meaning
an increase or addition, especially one of a series on a fixed scale; a regular increase in salary
Example
He received an annual increment of five percent in his salary this year.
他今年获得了五个百分点的年终增加。
C1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈbɛrɪŋ/

overbearing

专横
Meaning
unpleasantly or arrogantly domineering
Example
His overbearing attitude made everyone uncomfortable.
他的专横态度让所有人都感到不舒服。
C1 verb /ˈbæfəl/

baffle

困惑
Meaning
to confuse; to be too difficult to understand
Example
The math problem baffles me completely.
数学问题完全把我搞糊涂了。
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 verb /əˈpɔːl/

appall

震惊
Meaning
To shock or horrify someone with something unpleasant or bad.
Example
The cruelty of the crime appalled the entire community.
犯罪的残忍让整个社区震惊。
C1 noun /ˌsɛlfsəˈfɪʃənsi/

Self-sufficiency

自给自足
Meaning
the ability to supply one's own needs without external assistance; independence
Example
The farm achieved complete self-sufficiency in food production.
农场在食品生产中实现了完全的自给自足。
C1 verb /ˈæbdɪkeɪt/

abdicate

放弃王位
Meaning
To give up a position of power or responsibility, especially a throne.
Example
The king decided to abdicate the throne.
国王决定放弃王位。
C1 noun /ˈkɜːrlər/

curler

卷发器
Meaning
A small roller used for curling hair.
Example
She used a curler to style her hair for the party.
她用卷发器为派对造型她的头发。
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 noun ˌɪntədɪˈpɛndənsi

interdependency

相互依存
Meaning
The dependence of two or more people or things on each other.
Example
The interdependency of the countries led to greater cooperation.
各国之间的相互依存促进了更大的合作。
C1 adjective /ˌʌndərˈsteɪtɪd/

understated

低调的
Meaning
Presented in a subtle and restrained way.
Example
She wore an elegant but understated dress.
她穿了一件优雅但低调的裙子。
C1 noun /ˈkærɪkətjʊə/

caricature

讽刺画
Meaning
A picture or description that exaggerates certain features for comic or satirical effect.
Example
The magazine published a caricature of the politician.
杂志发布了政治家的讽刺画。
C1 adjective /ˈpæl.ɪd/

Pallid

苍白，特别是因为健康不好；缺乏实质或活力
Meaning
pale, especially because of poor health; lacking substance or vitality
Example
His pallid complexion showed signs of illness.
他苍白的面色显示出生病的迹象。
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。
C1 adjective /maɪˈkroʊ.bi.əl/

microbial

微生物的
Meaning
Related to bacteria, fungi, and other microscopic organisms.
Example
Microbial activity in the soil improves fertility.
土壤中的微生物活动改善了土壤的肥力。
C1 adverb /əˈkjuːtli/

acutely

敏锐地
Meaning
in a sharp, intense, or severe way; with keen awareness
Example
She was acutely aware of the risks involved.
她敏锐地意识到其中的风险。
C1 noun əˌkred.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən

accreditation

认证
Meaning
The action or process of officially recognizing someone or something as having a particular status or being qualified to perform a particular activity.
Example
Accreditation ensures institutional credibility.
认证确保了机构的可信度。
C1 verb /ɪnˈhɪbɪt/

inhibit

抑制
Meaning
to prevent or restrain someone or something from acting freely; to hinder
Example
Fear can inhibit personal growth.
恐惧可能会抑制个人成长。
C1 adjective /ˌsæŋktɪˈmoʊniəs/

sanctimonious

伪善的虔诚
Meaning
Making a show of being morally superior to others; hypocritically pious.
Example
He gave a sanctimonious speech about honesty while he himself was corrupt.
他发表了一篇关于诚实的伪善演讲，而他自己却腐败了。
C1 verb əˈnaɪ.ə.leɪt

annihilate

摧毁
Meaning
Destroy utterly; obliterate; reduce to nothing.
Example
The explosion annihilated the entire village.
爆炸摧毁了整个村庄。
C1 verb /dɪˈkraɪ/

decry

谴责
Meaning
to publicly criticize or express strong disapproval of something
Example
Many activists decry the destruction of the rainforest.
许多活动家谴责毁灭雨林。
C1 adjective /fəˈroʊ.ʃəs/

Ferocious

凶猛，残忍，激烈
Meaning
savagely fierce, cruel, or violent; extremely aggressive
Example
The ferocious storm destroyed many houses in the coastal area.
凶猛的暴风摧毁了沿海地区的许多房屋。
C1 noun ˈlɪniɪdʒ

Lineage

家谱
Meaning
Direct descent from an ancestor; ancestry or pedigree.
Example
Tracing your lineage can reveal unknown ancestors.
追踪你的家谱可以揭示未知的祖先。
C1 verb /dɪˈbɑːr/

debar

禁止
Meaning
To officially prevent someone from doing something.
Example
He was debarred from entering the competition due to cheating.
他因作弊被禁止参加比赛。
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈfɛnsəbl̩/

indefensible

无法辩护
Meaning
not able to be protected or justified
Example
The minister’s remarks were considered indefensible by the public.
部长的言论被公众视为无法辩护。
C1 adjective /ˈlɔː.fəl/

Lawful

合法; 合理; 有效; 公正;
Meaning
legal; legitimate; valid; just
Example
The judge confirmed that their actions were lawful and proper.
法官确认他们的行为是合法和恰当的。
C1 verb /ˈkæptɪveɪt/

captivate

迷住，吸引
Meaning
to attract and hold the interest of; to charm or fascinate
Example
Her beautiful voice captivated the audience.
她美丽的声音迷住了观众。
C1 verb /ˈlɛvi/

levy

征收
Meaning
To impose or collect, especially a tax or fine.
Example
The government decided to levy a new tax on luxury goods.
政府决定对奢侈品征收新税。
C1 adverb ɪkˌsperɪˈmentəli

experimentally

实验性地
Meaning
In a way that is based on or derived from experiment and observation rather than theory.
Example
Bose demonstrated findings experimentally.
Bose 通过实验性地展示了结果。
C1 noun /haɪˈpɒtənjuːs/

hypotenuse

斜边
Meaning
the longest side of a right-angled triangle, opposite the right angle.
Example
In a right triangle, the hypotenuse is always longer than the other two sides.
在直角三角形中，斜边总是比另外两边长。
C1 noun ˌhaɪ.pɚˈten.ʃən

hypertension

高血压
Meaning
Abnormally high blood pressure.
Example
High sodium intake leads to hypertension.
高钠摄入会导致高血压。
C1 adjective /ˈpæs.ə.bəl/

passable

可接受的
Meaning
good enough to be accepted, though not excellent
Example
The road is barely passable after the storm.
风暴过后，路几乎无法通行。
C1 adjective /əˈblɪɡ.ə.tɔː.ri/

obligatory

强制的
Meaning
Required by a legal, moral, or other rule; compulsory.
Example
Wearing a seatbelt is obligatory in most countries.
在大多数国家，系安全带是强制的。
C1 noun /əˈsæsɪn/

Assassin

刺客
Meaning
a person who murders an important person for political or religious reasons
Example
The president was protected from potential assassins by security guards.
总统被保安人员保护，免受潜在刺客的攻击。
C1 noun /ˈɔːr.ə.tɔːr.i/

oratory

演讲艺术
Meaning
The art of public speaking; skilled and confident delivery of speeches to an audience.
Example
His exceptional oratory skills won him the debate competition.
他出色的演讲技巧使他赢得了辩论比赛。
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 adverb /ˈɡeɪ.li/

Gaily

高兴地; 欢快地
Meaning
in a cheerful and lively manner
Example
The children danced gaily at the festival.
孩子们在节日中高兴地跳舞。
C1 noun /ˈheɪvən/

haven

避风港
Meaning
a safe place or shelter
Example
The library became a haven for students during exams.
图书馆在考试期间成为了学生们的避风港。
C1 noun /ˈwɪtʃ.krɑːft/

witchcraft

巫术
Meaning
the practice of magical skills, spells, and abilities
Example
In old times, many people believed in witchcraft.
在古代，许多人相信巫术。
C1 noun /əˈpreʃ.ən/

Oppression

压迫; 虐待; 暴政;
Meaning
cruel or unjust treatment or exercise of authority; the state of being subject to harsh treatment
Example
The people fought against political oppression.
人民反对政治压迫而斗争。
C1 verb/noun /ˈkrɒn.ɪ.kəl/

chronicle

按照事件发生的顺序记录
Meaning
To record events in the order in which they happened; a written record of historical events.
Example
She decided to chronicle her journey through a blog.
她决定通过博客记录她的旅行。
C1 adjective /ˈpɛtjʊlənt/

petulant

脾气坏
Meaning
Childishly sulky or bad-tempered.
Example
The child became petulant when denied more candy.
孩子因为没得到更多糖果而变得脾气坏。
C1 noun /ˌvɜːrtʃuˈoʊsoʊ/

virtuoso

艺术大师
Meaning
A person highly skilled in music, art, or another artistic pursuit.
Example
The pianist is a true virtuoso, captivating audiences worldwide.
这位钢琴家是真正的艺术大师，吸引着全球的观众。
C1 noun ˈnærətɪv staɪl

narrative style

叙事风格
Meaning
The way in which a story is told, including the point of view and the voice of the narrator.
Example
Dickens' narrative style is engaging and emotional.
狄更斯的叙事风格引人入胜且富有情感。
C1 adjective /ɪˈmeʒərəbəl/

Immeasurable

不可测量的
Meaning
too large or extensive to measure; boundless
Example
The immeasurable love of a mother knows no bounds.
母亲那无可估量的爱没有边界。
C1 adjective /ɪˈvɒkətɪv/

evocative

唤起的
Meaning
bringing strong images, memories, or feelings to mind
Example
The music was evocative of her childhood memories.
这段音乐唤起了她的童年回忆。
C1 noun /dɪsˈlɛksiə/

dyslexia

阅读障碍
Meaning
A learning disorder characterized by difficulty reading due to problems identifying speech sounds and decoding words.
Example
The teacher used special methods to help the student with dyslexia.
老师使用了特殊的方法来帮助患有阅读障碍的学生。
C1 noun ˈʌp.raɪ.zɪŋ

uprising

起义
Meaning
An act of resistance or rebellion; a revolt against an authority or government.
Example
The uprising marked the beginning of the revolution.
起义标志着革命的开始。
C1 noun ˈdɪk.ʃən

diction

发音和词语选择
Meaning
The style of pronunciation and word choice in speaking or writing.
Example
A strong diction enhances communication skills.
强有力的发音增强了沟通技巧。
C1 verb /ˈhaɪbərˌneɪt/

hibernate

冬眠
Meaning
To spend the winter in a dormant state, as some animals do.
Example
Bears hibernate in caves during the winter.
熊在冬天在洞穴中冬眠。
C1 adjective prɪˈkeə.ri.əs

precarious

危险的
Meaning
Not securely held or in position; dependent on chance; uncertain.
Example
His financial situation is precarious.
他的财务状况是危险的。
C1 adjective /ˈwoʊ.fəl/

woeful

悲惨的
Meaning
full of woe; very sad or miserable; also used to mean very bad or deplorable
Example
He gave me a woeful look when he lost the match.
当他输掉比赛时，他给了我一个悲惨的眼神。
C1 noun/adjective /ˈbaɪ.ɡɒn/

bygone

过去的
Meaning
Something belonging to an earlier time; past and no longer existing.
Example
He often talks about the traditions of bygone days.
他经常谈论过去时代的传统。
C1 verb /əbˈdʌkt/

abduct

绑架
Meaning
to take someone away illegally by force or deception
Example
The criminal tried to abduct the child in broad daylight.
罪犯试图在光天化日之下绑架那个孩子。
C1 noun /kənˈsɜːvəˌtɪzəm/

conservatism

保守主义
Meaning
A political or social philosophy promoting traditional institutions and resistance to change.
Example
Conservatism values tradition and gradual development.
保守主义重视传统和渐进的发展。
C1 adjective /ˈdɪn.dʒi/

Dingy

肮脏和阴沉的; 色彩暗淡
Meaning
dark and dirty; gloomy; dull in color
Example
The old building had dingy walls that needed painting.
这座老建筑有肮脏的墙壁，需要粉刷。
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。
C1 noun ˈaʊt.sɔːr.sɪŋ

outsourcing

外包
Meaning
The practice of having certain job functions done outside a company instead of having an in-house department or employee handle them.
Example
Many companies use outsourcing to reduce labor costs.
许多公司使用外包来降低劳动力成本。
C1 noun /brɛdθ/

breadth

宽度
Meaning
The distance or measurement from side to side; width; a wide range.
Example
The breadth of his knowledge impressed everyone.
他的知识宽度给大家留下了深刻印象。
C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈriːtʃ/

overreach

过度伸展
Meaning
to go beyond what is proper, acceptable, or achievable; to overextend
Example
The politician overreached by making promises he couldn't keep.
那位政治家在做出无法兑现的承诺时，过度伸展了自己。
C1 verb /ˈnjuːtrəlaɪz/

neutralize

中和
Meaning
to make something ineffective or harmless
Example
The medicine helped neutralize the poison in his system.
药物帮助中和了他体内的毒素。
C1 verb /ˈmæd.ən/

madden

使发狂
Meaning
To make someone very angry or extremely annoyed.
Example
The constant noise maddened him.
持续的噪音让他发狂。
C1 noun /vɛnˈdɛtə/

vendetta

复仇
Meaning
a prolonged bitter quarrel or campaign of revenge
Example
The two families were caught in a bitter vendetta for generations.
这两个家庭世代相传，陷入了长久的复仇。
C1 noun, verb /pliːt/

pleat

褶子
Meaning
a fold in fabric made by doubling the material back upon itself
Example
She added a pleat to the skirt for extra volume.
她在裙子上加了一个褶子，以增加更多的体积。
C1 noun ˈsɪmbəlɪzəm

symbolism

象征主义
Meaning
The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.
Example
The use of symbolism in the novel is masterful.
小说中的象征主义运用巧妙。
C1 noun /ˈstɒpɪdʒ/

stoppage

停顿; 停止
Meaning
The act of stopping or ceasing; a halt in operation or activity
Example
The sudden stoppage of the train caused delays for all passengers.
火车的突然停运导致所有乘客延误。
C1 verb /ˈpruːfˌriːd/

proofread

校对
Meaning
to read written material and mark any errors
Example
She proofread the report before submission.
她在提交前校对了报告。
C1 noun /ˌdɪsəˈbiːdiəns/

disobedience

不服从
Meaning
failure or refusal to obey rules, laws, or authority
Example
The child's disobedience worried his parents.
孩子的不服从让父母感到担忧。
C1 noun /ˌdʒʊə.rɪsˈdɪk.ʃən/

Jurisdiction

司法管辖权
Meaning
the official power to make legal decisions and judgments; the extent of this power
Example
This case falls under the jurisdiction of the federal court.
此案件属于联邦法院的司法管辖范围。
C1 noun ˈɪm.pɪ.təs

impetus

推动力
Meaning
The force or motivation that drives something forward; momentum.
Example
The new policy provided an impetus for economic growth.
新政策为经济增长提供了推动力。
C1 noun /ɑːˌtɪkjʊˈleɪʃən/

articulation

表达
Meaning
The action of putting into words an idea or feeling of a specified type.
Example
His articulation during the debate impressed everyone.
他在辩论中的发音给大家留下了深刻印象。
C1 adjective /ˈɡraʊnd.ləs/

Groundless

无根据的; 毫无根据
Meaning
without foundation or justification; baseless
Example
His accusations against her were completely groundless.
他对她的指控完全没有根据。
C1 noun /pəˈræl.ə.sɪs/

Paralysis

瘫痪
Meaning
the loss of the ability to move part or all of the body; complete inability to act or function
Example
The accident left him with paralysis in his legs.
事故使他双腿瘫痪。
C1 noun /rɪˈdʒɪdəti/

Rigidity

刚性
Meaning
inability to bend or be forced out of shape; unwillingness to change or compromise
Example
The rigidity of the old system prevented any innovation.
旧系统的刚性阻止了任何创新。
C1 verb /əbˈsteɪn/

abstain

放弃
Meaning
To restrain oneself from indulging in or partaking of something.
Example
People often abstain from digital devices to enhance focus.
人们常常放弃使用数字设备以提高集中力。
C1 verb /ɪkˈspend/

expend

花费
Meaning
to use up or consume; to spend energy or resources
Example
He expended all his energy on the project.
他把所有的精力都投入到这个项目上。
C1 noun /ˈmeɪ.triˌɑːrk/

matriarch

Meaning
A woman who is the head of a family or community.
Example
The matriarch of the family made all important decisions.
C1 noun /ˈkʌˈs.tə.di/

Custody

监护; 拘留; 保护
Meaning
the protective care or guardianship of someone or something; imprisonment or detention
Example
After the divorce, they shared custody of their children equally.
离婚后，他们平等地分享了孩子的监护权。
C1 noun /ɒpˈtɒmətri/

optometry

验光学
Meaning
The practice or profession of examining the eyes and prescribing corrective lenses.
Example
She studied optometry at the university to become an eye specialist.
她在大学学习验光学，成为一名眼科专家。
C1 noun /ˈsɛntrɪˌfjuːdʒ/

centrifuge

离心机
Meaning
A machine that spins substances at high speed to separate different components.
Example
The lab technician used a centrifuge to separate the blood cells from the plasma.
实验室技术员使用离心机将血细胞从血浆中分离出来。
C1 adjective /ˈskeɪðɪŋ/

scathing

尖锐的批评
Meaning
severely critical; harshly scornful
Example
The critic wrote a scathing review of the movie.
评论家写了一篇尖锐的电影评论。
C1 noun /səˈprɛʃən/

suppression

压制
Meaning
the act of forcibly stopping something or holding back feelings or actions
Example
The suppression of free speech led to protests.
言论自由的压制导致了抗议。
C1 adjective /ɒmˈnɪv.ər.əs/

Omnivorous

杂食性动物
Meaning
eating both plants and animals; feeding on various kinds of food
Example
Bears are omnivorous animals that eat both plants and meat.
熊是杂食性动物，吃植物和肉。
C1 noun kəˈmjunəl ˈhɑrməni

communal harmony

社区和谐
Meaning
Peaceful coexistence and cooperation among different groups in a community.
Example
Maintaining communal harmony requires mutual respect and understanding.
维护社区和谐需要相互尊重和理解。
C1 noun /ɪnˈkɜːrʒən/

incursion

入侵
Meaning
A sudden attack or invasion into a place or territory.
Example
The army repelled the enemy incursion at the border.
军队在边境击退了敌人的入侵。
C1 noun /ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒɪst/

anthropologist

人类学家
Meaning
a person who studies human societies, cultures, and their development
Example
The anthropologist spent years studying the tribal community.
人类学家花了几年时间研究部落社区。
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。
C1 noun ˈfɜːr.vɚ

fervor

热情或热衷
Meaning
Strong passion or enthusiasm for something.
Example
He spoke with great fervor about his vision for the company.
他以极大的热情谈论他对公司未来的愿景。
C1 verb /dɪsˈɡrʌntl/

disgruntle

使不满
Meaning
to make someone dissatisfied or discontented
Example
The unfair treatment disgruntled the workers.
不公平的待遇使工人感到不满。
C1 verb /dɪˈfrɔːd/

defraud

欺诈
Meaning
to illegally take money or valuables from someone by deception
Example
The company was accused of trying to defraud investors.
公司被指控试图欺骗投资者。
C1 noun, adjective /ˈlæksətɪv/

laxative

泻药
Meaning
A medicine or substance that stimulates bowel movements; tending to loosen or relieve constipation.
Example
The doctor prescribed a mild laxative for her condition.
医生为她的病情开了轻度泻药。
C1 noun /səbˈvɜːrʒən/

subversion

颠覆
Meaning
the act of trying to destroy or undermine an established system or authority
Example
The government accused the rebels of planning subversion.
政府指控叛军策划颠覆行为。
C1 noun /prɪˈrɒɡətɪv/

prerogative

特权
Meaning
a special right or privilege exclusive to a particular person or group
Example
It is the manager’s prerogative to make the final decision.
这是经理做出最终决定的特权。
C1 noun /ˈstɛnsəl/

stencil

模板
Meaning
A thin sheet of material with a design cut out, used to produce the design on the surface below by applying paint or ink through the cut-out holes.
Example
The artist used a stencil to paint identical stars on the wall.
艺术家使用模板在墙上画出相同的星星。
C1 noun /ˈzɛnəˌfoʊb/

xenophobe

仇外者
Meaning
a person who dislikes or fears people from other countries or cultures
Example
The politician was criticized as a xenophobe due to his anti-immigrant policies.
由于他反移民的政策，这位政治家被批评为仇外者。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈvɪrjʊlənt/

virulent

极其有害
Meaning
Extremely severe or harmful in its effects.
Example
The virulent disease spread rapidly across the region.
这种病毒性疾病迅速在该地区传播。
C1 noun /ˈriːbeɪt/

rebate

折扣/退款
Meaning
a partial refund given to someone who has paid too much money for something
Example
The store offered a rebate on bulk purchases.
商店对大宗购买提供了折扣。
C1 adjective /ˈstæɡ.nənt/

Stagnant

停滯的; 靜止的; 無發展的
Meaning
not moving or flowing; showing no activity or development
Example
The stagnant water in the pond was covered with algae.
池塘裡的停滯水被藻類覆蓋。
C1 adjective /ˌɛɡzɪˈstɛnʃəl/

existential

存在主义的
Meaning
Relating to human existence, often concerning meaning or purpose of life.
Example
She went through an existential crisis during her midlife.
她在人生中期经历了存在主义危机。
C1 verb /ˈdʒʌmbəl/

jumble

混合
Meaning
to mix things together in a confused or untidy way
Example
Don't jumble all the papers together in one pile.
不要把所有的文件混在一起。
C1 noun /ʃeɪl/

shale

页岩
Meaning
a fine-grained sedimentary rock that can be split into thin layers
Example
The region is rich in shale and natural gas deposits.
该地区富含页岩和天然气储备。
C1 verb /ˈɛm.ə.neɪt/

emanate

散发
Meaning
To come out or spread from a source.
Example
A sweet fragrance emanated from the garden.
从花园中散发出一股甜美的香气。