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C2 noun /troʊp/

trope

文学陈词滥调
Meaning
A common or overused theme, idea, or device in literature, film, or speech.
Example
The film avoided the usual superhero tropes.
这部电影避免了常见的超级英雄陈词滥调。
C2 adjective /vərˈmɪkjələr/

vermicular

像虫子一样
Meaning
having a shape or appearance like a worm; worm-like
Example
The artist used a vermicular design to decorate the border of the manuscript.
艺术家用虫子一样的设计装饰手稿的边缘。
A2 verb /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/

changing

变化
Meaning
The act of becoming different; ongoing process of change.
Example
The weather is changing rapidly.
天气在快速变化。
C1 verb /sɪˈkriːt/

secrete

分泌
Meaning
to produce and release a substance from a cell, gland, or organ
Example
The pancreas secretes insulin to regulate blood sugar levels.
胰腺分泌胰岛素以调节血糖水平。
A1 noun /ˈiːv.nɪŋ/

evening

晚上
Meaning
the part of the day between afternoon and night
Example
We went for a walk in the cool evening.
我们在凉爽的晚上去散步。
B2 adjective /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/

decisive

决定性
Meaning
Having the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively; determining the outcome.
Example
Her decisive action saved the company from collapse.
她的决定性行动挽救了公司免于崩溃。
B2 adjective /ˈpeɪ.ə.bəl/

Payable

应付的
Meaning
required to be paid; owed as a debt
Example
The amount is payable within thirty days of the invoice date.
该金额应在发票日期后30天内支付。
C2 noun /ˌsɒ̃ˈfrwɑː/

sangfroid

冷静
Meaning
Composure or coolness under pressure.
Example
She impressed everyone with her sangfroid during the interview.
她在面试中以冷静给大家留下了深刻印象。
C2 verb /ˈtɛmpəˌraɪz/

temporize

拖延
Meaning
To delay making a decision or taking action in order to gain time.
Example
The politician temporized when asked about the controversial issue.
政治家在被问及争议问题时拖延了决策。
C1 noun /əbˈzɜːvəns/

observance

遵守
Meaning
The practice of following a custom, rule, or religious law.
Example
The festival is held in observance of a centuries-old tradition.
该节庆是为了遵守一项百年传统而举行的。
C2 noun /ˌvɛəriəˈɡeɪʃən/

variegation

变色
Meaning
The appearance of differently colored zones in the leaves, flowers, or stems of plants.
Example
Variegation makes the foliage look more attractive.
变色使得植物的叶子更加吸引人。
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。
A1 noun /ɡlæs/

Glass

玻璃杯
Meaning
a drinking container made of glass; hard transparent material
Example
He drank a glass of cold water after the workout.
他在锻炼后喝了一杯冷水。
C2 verb /ʌnˈfrɒk/

unfrock

剥夺神职
Meaning
To remove a priest from his position or deprive someone of a rank.
Example
The corrupt priest was unfrocked after the investigation.
腐败的牧师在调查后被解除职务。
C1 noun /ˈhæv.ək/

Havoc

广泛的破坏;极大的混乱或无序;混乱
Meaning
widespread destruction; great confusion or disorder; chaos
Example
The hurricane wreaked havoc on the coastal towns, destroying homes and businesses.
飓风在沿海城镇造成了大规模的破坏,摧毁了房屋和商业。
B2 adjective /ˈhoʊl.səm/

Wholesome

有益健康的; 促进身体或道德福祉的
Meaning
conducive to or promoting moral or physical well-being; healthy
Example
Eating wholesome food is important for good health.
吃健康的食物对保持良好的健康很重要。
C1 adjective /ˈstɔːlwərt/

stalwart

坚定, 忠诚
Meaning
Loyal, reliable, and hardworking; strongly built or sturdy.
Example
She has always been a stalwart supporter of the community.
她一直是社区的坚定支持者。
B1 adverb /ˈbeɪsɪkli/

basically

基本上
Meaning
in the most important or fundamental way; essentially
Example
Basically, the project was a success despite some small issues.
基本上,尽管有一些小问题,项目仍然是成功的。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈrɪəl/

unreal

不真实的
Meaning
not real or not based on reality; exaggerated or imaginary
Example
The experience felt unreal after the sudden news.
突如其来的消息后,这种经历感觉不真实。
B2 noun /ˈɒfərɪŋ/

offering

提供
Meaning
something that is given, especially as a gift or contribution
Example
The company’s latest offering is an eco-friendly car.
公司的最新产品是一款环保汽车。
C2 adverb /ˌɪnəzˈmʌtʃ/

inasmuch

鉴于
Meaning
To the extent that; considering that.
Example
Inasmuch as you are their teacher, you should guide them carefully.
鉴于你是他们的老师,你应该小心地指导他们。
C2 adjective /ˌkɒnsæŋˈɡwɪniəs/

consanguineous

同血缘的
Meaning
Related by blood; descended from the same ancestor.
Example
The study focused on genetic disorders in consanguineous families.
研究集中于同血缘家庭中的遗传疾病。
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。
B2 verb /rɪˈkruːt/

recruit

招募
Meaning
to enlist or hire people for a job, service, or membership
Example
The company is trying to recruit more software engineers.
这家公司正在努力招募更多的软件工程师。
A2 noun /ˈdrɔːər/

drawer

抽屉
Meaning
a box-shaped storage compartment that slides in and out of furniture
Example
She kept her jewelry in the top drawer of the dresser.
她把珠宝放在梳妆台的上层抽屉里。
A2 noun /ˈspaɪ.dər/

Spider

蜘蛛
Meaning
a small creature with eight legs that makes webs to catch insects
Example
The spider caught a fly in its web.
蜘蛛在它的网中抓住了一只苍蝇。
C2 noun /ˌɛksɪˈkreɪʃən/

execration

诅咒
Meaning
An act of cursing or denouncing someone or something with hatred.
Example
The dictator’s name was spoken with execration after his fall.
独裁者的名字在他倒台后带着诅咒被提起。
A2 noun /ˈləʊɡəʊ/

logo

Meaning
a symbol or other small design adopted by an organization to identify its products, uniform, vehicles, etc.
Example
The company's logo was redesigned to reflect its new image.
B2 noun /ˈæstərɔɪd/

asteroid

小行星
Meaning
A small rocky body orbiting the sun, mostly found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.
Example
The asteroid belt lies between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.
小行星带位于火星和木星的轨道之间。
A2 noun /ˈkɪndərˌɡɑːrtn/

kindergarten

幼儿园
Meaning
a school or class for young children, typically between the ages of four and six
Example
She enrolled her child in kindergarten to prepare for elementary school.
她把孩子注册进了幼儿园,为小学做准备。
B1 adjective /əˈkeɪ.ʒən.əl/

Occasional

偶然的
Meaning
occurring infrequently or irregularly; happening from time to time
Example
She enjoys occasional walks in the park.
她喜欢在公园里偶尔散步。
B1 noun, verb /ˈmɒnɪtər/

monitor

监视器,观察
Meaning
to observe and check the progress or quality of something; also a device that displays information
Example
The teacher monitors the students during the exam.
老师在考试期间监控学生。
C2 adjective /ˈkeəwɔːn/

careworn

疲惫且忧虑
Meaning
Showing signs of worry, stress, or exhaustion.
Example
His careworn face revealed years of struggle.
他那张疲惫的脸显示了多年的挣扎。
C2 noun /næt/

Gnat

蚊子
Meaning
a small flying insect that bites people and animals
Example
The gnat buzzed around my head while I was reading.
当我在读书时,蚊子在我的头顶嗡嗡作响。
B2 noun /ˈsɪnθɪsɪs/

synthesis

合成,组合
Meaning
The combination of ideas to form a theory or system.
Example
The synthesis of ideas from multiple perspectives led to innovation.
来自多个角度的想法的合成导致了创新。
A1 noun /pɪɡ/

Pig

Meaning
a domestic farm animal with a short curly tail and a flat nose
Example
The farmer fed the pig in the pen.
农民在圈子里喂猪。
C1 noun /pəˈrɪfəri/

periphery

边缘
Meaning
The outer edge or boundary of an area or object.
Example
The soldiers were stationed at the periphery of the camp.
士兵们驻扎在营地的边缘。
C1 noun /ˌkæm.əˈrɑː.dɚ.i/

camaraderie

友谊, 伙伴关系, 团结
Meaning
Mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together.
Example
The camaraderie among teammates was inspiring.
队友之间的友情令人鼓舞。
C1 verb /ˈkrʌmpəl/

crumple

揉捏
Meaning
to crush something into folds or wrinkles
Example
He crumpled the paper and threw it in the bin.
他把纸揉成一团丢进了垃圾桶。
B1 adjective /ˈwɜːrldwaɪd/

worldwide

全球
Meaning
extending or reaching throughout the whole world
Example
The company has achieved worldwide recognition for its products.
这家公司因其产品获得了全球认可。
B2 verb/noun /vɛnt/

vent

排气 / 允许空气或气体流动的开口
Meaning
to release air, gas, or strong emotions; an opening that allows air, gas, or liquid to pass
Example
She vented her frustration after the long meeting.
她在长时间的会议后发泄了她的沮丧情绪。
B1 noun /fɒɡ/

Fog

Meaning
a thick cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere at or near the earth's surface that reduces visibility
Example
Dense fog covered the highway this morning.
今天早晨,浓雾覆盖了高速公路。
C1 adjective, noun /ˈkeɪnaɪn/

canine

与狗有关的 / 犬齿
Meaning
Relating to dogs; also refers to the pointed teeth in humans and animals
Example
The police trained a canine unit for search operations.
警察训练了一个警犬单位进行搜寻工作。
C1 verb /ˌriːɪnˈtɪɡreɪt/

reintegrate

重新融入
Meaning
To bring someone or something back into a group or society after being separated.
Example
The program helps prisoners reintegrate into society.
该程序帮助囚犯重新融入社会。
A1 adjective/adverb /leɪt/

late

迟到
Meaning
arriving, happening, or done after the expected time
Example
He arrived late to the meeting.
他迟到了会议。
C1 adjective /ˈəʊnərəs/

onerous

繁重
Meaning
involving a great deal of effort, difficulty, or burden
Example
Fulfilling the contract proved to be an onerous task for the company.
履行合同对公司来说是一项繁重的任务。
C1 verb /əˈbɔːrt/

abort

中止;流产
Meaning
to stop a process or action before it is completed; to end a pregnancy deliberately
Example
The pilot decided to abort the mission due to bad weather.
由于恶劣天气,飞行员决定中止任务。
B1 adjective /ˈsoʊ kɔːld/

so-called

Meaning
referred to as or known by a particular name or title, often misleadingly
Example
The so-called expert couldn't answer the question.
C1 verb /ˈmɒd.jʊ.leɪt/

modulate

调节
Meaning
To change the strength, tone, or pitch of something; to adjust or regulate.
Example
A good speaker knows how to modulate their voice.
一个好的演讲者知道如何调节自己的声音。
A2 adjective /streɪndʒ/

strange

奇怪
Meaning
unusual or not normal
Example
It was strange to see him at the party after so long.
在这么久之后在派对上看到他真奇怪。
C1 noun /ˈæptɪˌtjuːd/

aptitude

能力
Meaning
a natural ability or talent to do something well
Example
She has a strong aptitude for learning new languages.
她在学习新语言方面有很强的能力。
C2 adjective /njuːˈmætɪk/

pneumatic

气动的
Meaning
operated by air or gas under pressure
Example
The factory uses pneumatic tools for assembly.
工厂使用气动工具进行组装。
B1 noun /seɪk/

Sake

原因; 理由;
Meaning
purpose or reason for doing something; benefit or interest
Example
She worked overtime for the sake of her family's future.
她为了家人的未来加班。
A2 noun/verb /ˈsɜːrkəl/

circle

圆圈
Meaning
a round shape; to move all the way around something
Example
The children sat in a circle.
孩子们坐成了一个圈。
C1 verb /dɪˈfɔːrm/

deform

变形
Meaning
to change the shape or form of something, especially in a way that makes it ugly or damaged; to distort
Example
The intense heat began to deform the plastic container.
高温开始使塑料容器变形。
C2 noun /ˈpɑːrsɪmoʊni/

parsimony

吝啬
Meaning
extreme unwillingness to spend money or use resources
Example
His parsimony was evident in the way he avoided any unnecessary expenses.
他避免任何不必要的开支的方式明显体现了他的吝啬。
C2 adjective /ˈɛdɪfaɪɪŋ/

edifying

启发性的
Meaning
Providing moral or intellectual instruction or enlightenment.
Example
The documentary was both entertaining and edifying.
这部纪录片既娱乐又启发人心。
C2 verb /ˈdɛpɪleɪt/

depilate

脱毛
Meaning
to remove hair from the skin, especially by mechanical or chemical means
Example
She decided to depilate her legs before the event.
她决定在活动前脱毛她的腿。
B1 noun /stoʊv/

Stove

炉子
Meaning
a kitchen appliance used for cooking food by applying heat
Example
She cooked dinner on the gas stove.
她在煤气炉上做晚餐。
B1 noun /ˈtʃæptər/

chapter

章节
Meaning
A main division of a book or a period in someone's life.
Example
I just finished the first chapter of the novel.
我刚刚完成了小说的第一章。
C1 adjective /raɪf/

rife

普遍
Meaning
widespread or common, often in a negative sense
Example
Corruption was rife in the old government system.
腐败在旧政府体制中盛行。
C1 noun kəˈrəʊ.ʒən

corrosion

腐蚀
Meaning
The gradual destruction of materials by chemical or electrochemical reaction, especially of metals by oxidation.
Example
Corrosion in pipes leads to leakage.
管道中的腐蚀导致泄漏。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈkɒrɪdʒəbəl/

incorrigible

无法纠正的
Meaning
incapable of being corrected, improved, or reformed
Example
He is an incorrigible optimist who never loses hope.
他是一个无法纠正的乐观主义者,从不放弃希望。
C2 adjective /ˈlɪsəm/

lissome

纤细、柔韧且优雅的动作
Meaning
Thin, supple, and graceful in movement.
Example
The dancer moved with a lissome elegance.
舞者以优雅的丽索姆动作移动。
C2 noun /ˌɪnkrʌˈsteɪʃən/

incrustation

外壳
Meaning
a crust or hard coating formed on the surface of something
Example
The old pipes were blocked due to heavy incrustation of minerals.
由于矿物质的重积附,旧管道被堵塞了。
C2 noun /ˈfɔːrkɔːrt/

forecourt

前庭
Meaning
an open area in front of a large building, especially a petrol station or hotel
Example
The car was parked in the hotel forecourt.
车停在酒店的前庭里。
B1 adjective /ɪnˈtɜːrnəl/

internal

内部
Meaning
situated inside; relating to the inside or inner part of something
Example
The company is conducting an internal audit this month.
公司本月正在进行内部审计。
B2 adjective ɪnˈdɪdʒɪnəs

indigenous

本土的
Meaning
Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.
Example
Indigenous plants are well adapted to the local environment.
本土植物很好地适应了当地环境。
C1 noun /naɪˈiːvteɪ/

naivete

Meaning
The quality of being naive; lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment.
Example
His naivete made him an easy target for manipulation.
C2 noun /ˈlɪθəˌɡræf/

lithograph

石版画 (石头印刷)
Meaning
a print made by lithography, often artistic
Example
The museum displayed a rare lithograph from the 19th century.
博物馆展示了一幅19世纪的稀有石版画。
A2 adjective /kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/

confusing

令人困惑的
Meaning
causing someone to be unable to think clearly or understand; difficult to comprehend
Example
The instructions were confusing and hard to follow.
这些说明令人困惑,很难遵循。
A1 noun /ˈbɒt.əl/

Bottle

瓶子
Meaning
a container with a narrow neck, typically made of glass or plastic, used for storing liquids
Example
She drank water from a plastic bottle.
她从塑料瓶里喝水。
C1 noun /ɪnˈdaɪtmənt/

indictment

起诉书
Meaning
a formal charge or accusation of a serious crime
Example
The indictment accused the company of multiple violations.
起诉书指控公司存在多项违规行为。
C2 noun /djuːˈɛnə/

duenna

女家庭教师
Meaning
an older woman acting as a governess or chaperone, especially in Spanish families
Example
The young lady was accompanied by a duenna during the festival.
年轻女士在节日期间由一位杜埃纳陪同。
C1 noun /bɪz/

Biz

生意
Meaning
business (informal); commercial enterprise or activity
Example
He's been in the restaurant biz for twenty years.
他已经在餐饮生意中工作了二十年。
C1 noun /ˈhjuːbrɪs/

hubris

傲慢
Meaning
excessive pride or self-confidence
Example
His hubris led to his downfall.
他的傲慢导致了他的垮台。
A2 noun /ˈprəʊɡræm/

program

程序
Meaning
a planned series of events or activities
Example
The program starts at 9 AM sharp.
程序在上午9点准时开始。
C1 adjective /rɪˈpliːt/

replete

充满
Meaning
Filled or well-supplied with something; abundantly full.
Example
The book is replete with fascinating historical details.
这本书充满了迷人的历史细节。
A1 pronoun /ʃi/

she

Meaning
a female person or animal previously mentioned or easily identified
Example
She is going to the market to buy vegetables.
她去市场买蔬菜。
A2 verb /pruːv/

prove

证明
Meaning
to show that something is true; to demonstrate
Example
The evidence will prove his innocence.
证据将证明他的无辜。
A1 adjective /ˈbɪzi/

busy

忙碌
Meaning
actively engaged in work or activity; occupied
Example
He is too busy to answer the phone.
他太忙了,无法接电话。
B2 adjective ˌkɑː.bən ˈnjuː.trəl

carbon-neutral

碳中和
Meaning
Having a balance between emitting carbon and absorbing carbon from the atmosphere; not adding to overall carbon emissions.
Example
The company aims to be carbon-neutral by 2030.
该公司计划在2030年实现碳中和。
B1 verb ˈɪndɪkeɪts

indicates

表示
Meaning
Point out; show; be a sign or symptom of; suggest as a desirable or necessary course of action.
Example
The rising trend indicates an urgent need for action.
上升的趋势表示迫切需要采取行动。
C1 adverb ɪnˈtrɪn.zɪ.kli

intrinsically

内在地
Meaning
In a way that is naturally or inherently part of something's essential nature.
Example
Some people are intrinsically motivated to learn.
有些人内在地受到学习的激励。
A1 verb /kʌt/

cut

Meaning
to divide or separate with a sharp tool
Example
I cut the paper with scissors.
我用剪刀剪纸。
B2 noun /kəʊˌɔːdɪˈneɪʃən/

coordination

协调
Meaning
the process of organizing different elements to work together effectively
Example
The coordination between the teams was flawless.
团队之间的协调无可挑剔。
B2 adjective /ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ/

damaging

Meaning
causing harm or injury
Example
The storm caused damaging effects to the crops.
C1 noun /ˈnep.ə.tɪz.əm/

Nepotism

裙带关系
Meaning
the practice of favoring relatives or friends in business or politics
Example
The company was accused of nepotism in its hiring practices.
该公司在招聘过程中被指控存在内坡蒂主义。
A1 adjective /ˈreɪ.di.əʊ/

radio

收音机
Meaning
Relating to radio waves or broadcasting.
Example
FAST is the largest radio telescope in the world.
FAST是世界上最大的射电望远镜。
C1 noun /ˈɡreɪ.haʊnd/

Greyhound

灵缇犬
Meaning
a tall, thin dog with long legs that can run very fast
Example
The greyhound won the race at the dog track.
灵缇犬在狗赛道上赢得了比赛。
C1 adjective /dɪsˈhɑːrtənd/

Disheartened

沮丧
Meaning
discouraged; feeling dejected; losing hope or confidence
Example
She felt disheartened after failing the exam twice.
她在两次未能通过考试后感到沮丧。
C1 noun /ˌdʒæm.bəˈriː/

Jamboree

嘉年华; 庆典;
Meaning
a large celebration or party; a gathering with entertainment; a festive event
Example
The scout jamboree brought together thousands of young people from around the world.
童子军集会把来自世界各地的成千上万的年轻人聚集在一起。
C1 noun /ˈpærɪti/

parity

平价
Meaning
the state or condition of being equal, especially in status or pay
Example
The campaign aims to achieve pay parity between men and women.
这项运动旨在实现男女之间的工资平等。
C1 noun /ˈʃɪvəlri/

chivalry

骑士精神
Meaning
The medieval knightly system with its moral, social, and religious code; courteous behavior, especially toward women.
Example
The knight lived by the code of chivalry.
骑士遵循骑士精神的规范。
C1 adjective /ˈrɪvɪtɪŋ/

riveting

引人入胜
Meaning
extremely interesting; holding the complete attention
Example
The movie was so riveting that nobody looked away.
这部电影如此引人入胜,以至于没有人移开视线。
C2 adjective /ˈmɛtəlˌsʌm/

mettlesome

勇敢的
Meaning
Full of courage and spirit; lively and spirited.
Example
The mettlesome young rider never backed down from a challenge.
勇敢的年轻骑手从不退缩。
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。
C2 noun /ˌfɑːrməkəˈpiːə/

pharmacopoeia

药典
Meaning
An official book listing medicinal drugs, their effects, and directions for use.
Example
The doctor referred to the pharmacopoeia to check the drug's proper dosage.
医生查阅了药典,以核对药物的正确剂量。
C2 noun /meɪs/

mace

权杖 / 钉锤
Meaning
a ceremonial staff carried as a symbol of authority or a weapon similar to a club
Example
The guard carried a mace as a symbol of authority.
守卫携带了一根权杖作为权威的象征。
B2 noun /ˌspɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

specification

规格
Meaning
a detailed description or assessment of something
Example
The product specification includes all the necessary details.
产品规格包括所有必要的细节。
C1 noun ˌkɒn.əˈteɪ.ʃən

connotation

隐含的或暗示的意义
Meaning
The implied or suggested meaning of a word beyond its literal definition
Example
The word 'home' has a warm connotation of comfort and family.
‘家’这个词有着温暖的含义,代表着舒适和家庭
C1 verb /sleɪ/

slay

Meaning
to kill violently; informally, to impress greatly
Example
The hero vowed to slay the dragon.
C1 noun /ˌpærəfəˈneɪliə/

paraphernalia

设备
Meaning
Miscellaneous articles, especially equipment needed for a particular activity.
Example
The fisherman carried all his fishing paraphernalia in a large box.
渔夫把所有钓鱼设备放在一个大盒子里。
C2 adjective /ɪˈpɪstələri/

epistolary

书信体
Meaning
Related to the writing of letters; expressed in or through letters.
Example
The novel is written in an epistolary style, consisting of letters between characters.
这本小说是以书信体风格写的,由人物之间的信件组成。
B2 noun ˌbaɪ.oʊ.dɪˈvɝː.sə.t̬i

biodiversity

生物多样性
Meaning
The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.
Example
Rainforests are home to immense biodiversity.
雨林是巨大的生物多样性的家园。
A2 verb /bɛr/

bear

承受
Meaning
to carry; to endure; to give birth to; to support
Example
She cannot bear the pain anymore.
她再也承受不了这种痛苦了。
C1 noun /ˌstætʃuˈɛt/

statuette

小雕像
Meaning
A small statue, usually decorative or artistic.
Example
The artist won a gold statuette for his work.
艺术家因其作品获得了一座金色小雕像。
C1 noun /ˈliːʒən/

lesion

损伤
Meaning
An area of damage or abnormal change in the tissue of an organism, often caused by injury or disease.
Example
The doctor examined the skin lesion carefully.
医生仔细检查了皮肤上的损伤。
C1 noun /ɪnˈdɪrmənt/

endearment

亲切的词语
Meaning
A word or phrase expressing affection or love.
Example
She whispered a gentle endearment to her child.
她低声对孩子说了一个亲切的词语。
A2 adverb /ˈnaʊədeɪz/

Now-a-days

如今; 现在
Meaning
at the present time; in these times
Example
Now-a-days, people prefer online shopping.
现在人们更喜欢在线购物。
C1 noun /kəˈnʌn.drəm/

conundrum

复杂的问题或谜题
Meaning
A complex problem or puzzle without an easy solution
Example
The ethical conundrum puzzled the researchers.
这个道德困境让研究人员感到困惑。
C2 noun /ˈsiːkənt/

secant

割线
Meaning
A straight line that intersects a curve at two or more points.
Example
In geometry, a secant cuts the circle at two distinct points.
在几何学中,割线在两个不同的点上切割圆形。
C1 noun, verb /ˈfɛrɪt/

ferret

雪貂, 坚持不懈地寻找或发现某物
Meaning
a small domesticated animal used for hunting; to search or uncover something persistently
Example
He ferreted out the hidden documents.
他发现了隐藏的文件。
C2 noun /ˈlɪθəˌtaɪp/

lithotype

石印类型 (印刷表面)
Meaning
a printing surface or type made for lithography
Example
The printer used a lithotype to produce multiple copies of the design.
打印机使用石印类型来制作设计的多个副本。
C1 noun /ˈbɪɡ.ət/

bigot

偏执者
Meaning
A person who is intolerant toward those holding different opinions or beliefs.
Example
He was called a bigot for refusing to listen to others' views.
因为拒绝听取他人的观点,他被称为偏执者。
B2 adjective /nuːd/

nude

裸体
Meaning
Wearing no clothes; naked.
Example
The artist painted a nude model.
艺术家画了一位裸体模特。
C1 noun /ˌfɪɡjʊˈriːn/

figurine

小型装饰雕像
Meaning
a small ornamental statue or model of a human or animal
Example
She bought a porcelain figurine of a dancing ballerina.
她买了一尊舞蹈芭蕾舞者的瓷雕像。
C1 noun /ˈhɪntərlænd/

hinterland

内陆地区
Meaning
The remote or less developed areas away from the coast or a city.
Example
The farmers came from the rural hinterland to sell their produce in the city.
农民们从乡村的内陆地区来到城市销售他们的产品。
A2 phrasal verb /lʊk ˈɑːftər/

look after

照顾
Meaning
to take care of someone or something; to be responsible for someone’s well-being
Example
She looks after her younger brother while their parents are at work.
父母上班时,她照顾弟弟。
B1 verb /baʊns/

bounce

反弹
Meaning
to spring back after hitting something; to rebound.
Example
The ball bounced off the wall and hit the window.
球投在墙上反弹,然后打到窗户。
C2 noun /əˈkjuːtnəs/

acuteness

敏锐性;严重程度
Meaning
sharpness of mind or senses; severity or intensity of a condition
Example
Her acuteness allowed her to notice details others missed.
她的敏锐性让她注意到别人忽略的细节。