A1 noun /tɜːrn/

Turn

转动; 转弯; 机会;

Meaning

an act of moving something in a circular direction; a change of direction; an opportunity to do something

Example

It's your turn to speak at the meeting.

轮到你在会议上发言了。

B2 noun /ˈræŋkɪŋ/

ranking

排名

Meaning

a position in a list or hierarchy, especially in terms of performance or importance

Example

His ranking in the competition improved after each round.

他在比赛中的排名在每一轮之后都有所提高。

B2 adjective /dɪˈskʌr.ɪ.dʒɪŋ/

Discouraging

令人沮丧的

Meaning

making someone feel less confident or enthusiastic about doing something

Example

The coach's discouraging words affected the team's morale.

教练的令人沮丧的话语影响了球队的士气。

B2 noun fəˈtɪl.ɪ.ti

fertility

肥力

Meaning

The quality of being fertile; fruitfulness.

Example

Fertility of the soil is crucial for farming.

土壤的肥力对农业至关重要。

B2 noun /ˈen.tə.praɪz/

Enterprise

企业，特别是一个大胆或复杂的项目

Meaning

a project or undertaking, especially a bold or complex one

Example

The space exploration enterprise required years of planning and preparation.

太空探索企业需要多年的规划和准备。

A2 noun /flaʊər/

Flour

面粉

Meaning

fine powder made by grinding wheat or other grains; used for making bread, cakes, and pastry

Example

She mixed flour with water to make dough for bread.

她把面粉和水混合，做了面包的面团。

C1 noun /kæpˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/

Captivity

禁锢

Meaning

the condition of being imprisoned or confined

Example

After years of captivity, the prisoner was finally released.

经过多年的禁锢，囚犯终于被释放。

C2 verb /bɪˈleɪbə/

belabour

过分强调

Meaning

to explain something repeatedly or with excessive detail; to criticize or attack verbally at length

Example

The teacher did not belabour the point once the students understood it.

当学生已经理解后，老师没有过分强调这一点。

C1 noun /ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənsi/

insufficiency

不足

Meaning

The state of not being enough or not being adequate.

Example

The project failed due to the insufficiency of funds.

由于资金不足，项目失败了。

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 verb /ʌnˈkɔrk/

uncork

开瓶

Meaning

To remove the cork from a bottle; to open a bottle, especially of wine

Example

He uncorked the wine and poured a glass for everyone.

他开了葡萄酒，并为每个人倒了一杯。

C2 verb /ˌmɪsæprɪˈhɛnd/

misapprehend

误解

Meaning

to misunderstand or misinterpret something

Example

He misapprehended the teacher’s instructions and did the task incorrectly.

他误解了老师的指示，错误地做了任务。

C1 noun /ˈkoʊtʃ.mən/

Coachman

马车夫

Meaning

a person who drives a horse-drawn carriage or coach

Example

The coachman skillfully guided the horses through the busy streets.

马车夫熟练地引导着马匹穿过繁忙的街道。

C1 verb /ɪnˈθrɔːl/

enthrall

迷住

Meaning

to captivate or hold someone’s attention completely

Example

The magician’s tricks enthralled the children.

魔术师的技巧让孩子们着迷。

A2 noun /ˈbʌk.ɪt/

Bucket

桶

Meaning

a roughly cylindrical open container with a handle, used to hold and carry liquids

Example

The farmer filled the bucket with fresh water from the well.

农民用井里的清水填满了桶。

C2 verb /ˌaʊtməˈnuːvər/

outmaneuver

巧妙地战胜

Meaning

to gain an advantage over an opponent by skillful or clever action

Example

The smaller company managed to outmaneuver its larger rival.

小公司成功地战胜了它的大对手。

C1 noun /ˈwʊd.ən ˈsæn.dəl/

Wooden sandal

木制凉鞋

Meaning

a type of footwear made of wood, typically worn as traditional shoes

Example

She wore wooden sandals to the traditional ceremony.

她在传统的仪式上穿着木制凉鞋。

A1 adjective /ˈwelkəm/

Welcome

欢迎

Meaning

received with pleasure; giving pleasure; allowed or invited

Example

You are always welcome in our home.

你总是在我们家受到欢迎。

A1 interjection /hɑː/

ha

哈! (表示惊讶或喜悦的表达)

Meaning

used to express amusement, surprise, or triumph

Example

Ha! I knew you couldn’t resist joining us.

哈！我知道你无法抵挡加入我们的诱惑。

B2 noun /ˌɑb.zɚˈveɪ.ʃən/

Observation

观察

Meaning

the action of watching something carefully; a comment or remark

Example

The scientist made careful observations of the experiment.

科学家仔细观察了实验。

B1 adjective /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/

Ancient

古老

Meaning

belonging to the very distant past; very old; historical

Example

We visited the ancient ruins of the Roman empire.

我们参观了罗马帝国的古老遗址。

C2 adjective /ˌɒbsəˈlɛsnt/

obsolescent

过时的

Meaning

Becoming outdated or on the way to becoming obsolete.

Example

The obsolescent technology could not compete with modern devices.

过时的技术无法与现代设备竞争。

A1 adjective /ˈsɔːri/

sorry

对不起

Meaning

feeling regret or sympathy

Example

She felt sorry for what had happened.

她为发生的事情感到抱歉。

C1 noun /ˈmaɪlɪdʒ/

mileage

油耗

Meaning

The distance traveled in miles, or the fuel efficiency of a vehicle.

Example

This car gives excellent mileage on highways.

这辆车在高速公路上的油耗表现优秀。

A2 noun /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/

equipment

设备

Meaning

the necessary tools, machines, or other items needed for a particular purpose

Example

The laboratory bought new equipment for research.

实验室购买了新的设备用于研究。

B2 noun /ˈʃepərd/

Shepherd

牧羊人

Meaning

a person who tends and guards sheep

Example

The shepherd guided his flock to the green pasture.

牧羊人把他的羊群引导到绿色的牧场。

C1 noun ˌhaɪ.drəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl ˈsaɪ.kəl

hydrological cycle

水文循环

Meaning

The cycle of processes by which water circulates between the earth's oceans, atmosphere, and land.

Example

The hydrological cycle ensures continuous water movement in nature.

水文循环确保自然界中水的持续流动。

B1 noun /ˈkɒstjuːm/

costume

服装

Meaning

a set of clothes worn to represent a particular character, culture, or occasion

Example

She wore a beautiful costume for the Halloween party.

她为万圣节派对穿了一个漂亮的服装。

C1 adjective /dɪˈɡreɪdɪd/

degraded

退化

Meaning

Reduced in quality, dignity, or condition.

Example

The villagers were forced to live in degraded conditions.

村民们被迫在退化的条件下生活。

C1 verb /dɪsˈhɑːrtn/

dishearten

使灰心

Meaning

to cause someone to lose determination or confidence; to discourage

Example

The constant rejection letters began to dishearten the young writer.

不断的拒绝信开始使年轻的作家感到气馁。

B2 noun /ˈteɪ.lər/

Tailor

裁缝

Meaning

a person whose job is making and altering clothes

Example

The tailor measured him for a new suit.

裁缝为他量了新西装的尺寸。

C1 noun moʊst ˈvʌlnərəbəl ˈneɪʃən

most vulnerable nation

最脆弱的国家

Meaning

A country that is highly exposed to risks and lacks adequate protection or resilience.

Example

Bangladesh is one of the most vulnerable nations to climate change.

孟加拉国是气候变化最脆弱的国家之一。

C2 noun phrase /ˌhjuː ən ˈkraɪ/

hue and cry

抗议声

Meaning

A loud public outcry or protest, often demanding action.

Example

There was a hue and cry over the new policy changes.

因新政策变化，爆发了激烈的抗议声。

C1 noun /ˈstɛə.rɪ.əʊˌtaɪ.pɪŋ/

stereotyping

刻板印象

Meaning

A widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing.

Example

Stereotyping people based on their race is harmful.

基于种族的刻板印象是有害的。

B1 noun /ɪnˈstrʌkʃən/

instruction

指令

Meaning

Detailed information telling how something should be done or operated.

Example

Please read the instruction carefully before using the machine.

请在使用机器前仔细阅读指令。

B2 adjective, adverb /ˈneɪʃənˌwaɪd/

nationwide

全国范围

Meaning

existing or happening throughout an entire nation

Example

The campaign received nationwide support.

这项运动得到了全国范围的支持。

B1 verb /daɪn/

dine

用餐

Meaning

to eat a meal, especially the main meal of the day

Example

We usually dine at seven o'clock in the evening.

我们通常在晚上七点用餐。

B1 noun /skɑːrf/

Scarf

围巾

Meaning

a length of fabric worn around the neck or head for warmth, protection, or fashion

Example

She wrapped a warm scarf around her neck in the cold weather.

她在寒冷的天气里围了一条温暖的围巾。

A1 adverb /ɔːlˈredi/

Already

已经; 预先; 之前

Meaning

before now; by this time; previously

Example

I have already finished my homework for today.

我今天的作业已经完成了。

A2 adverb /ˈlaʊdli/

loudly

大声地

Meaning

in a way that produces a lot of sound; with a high volume

Example

He spoke loudly so everyone in the room could hear him.

他大声地说话，让房间里的人都能听见。

C2 noun /ˈstrɪk.tʃər/

stricture

限制，批评

Meaning

a restriction or limitation; a critical remark

Example

The new law placed a severe stricture on free speech.

新法律对言论自由施加了严格的限制。

B1 verb /əˈdʒʌst/

adjust

调整

Meaning

to change something slightly to make it more suitable or effective

Example

She adjusted the mirror to see the road clearly.

她调整了镜子以清晰地看见路。

B2 adjective /ˈplɔː.zə.bəl/

plausible

似乎合理或可能

Meaning

Seeming reasonable or probable; credible or believable.

Example

His excuse seemed plausible, but I had my doubts.

他的借口看起来似乎有道理，但我心存疑虑。

C1 noun /ˈsuːdənɪm/

pseudonym

笔名

Meaning

a fictitious name used by an author instead of their real name

Example

Mark Twain was the pseudonym of Samuel Clemens.

马克·吐温是塞缪尔·克莱门斯的笔名。

B1 noun /ˈreɪn.boʊ/

Rainbow

彩虹

Meaning

an arch of colors formed in the sky by sunlight shining through rain

Example

After the storm, a beautiful rainbow appeared in the sky.

暴风雨后，天空中出现了美丽的彩虹。

B1 noun /ˈbæŋkər/

banker

银行家

Meaning

a person who works in or manages a bank

Example

The banker approved the loan after reviewing the documents.

银行家在审查文件后批准了贷款。

B1 noun ˈtʊə.nə.mənt

tournament

锦标赛

Meaning

A series of contests between a number of competitors, competing for an overall prize.

Example

The tournament showcased exceptional talent.

锦标赛展示了卓越的才能。

C2 noun ˈtɛlɪˌmɛtri

telemetry

遥测

Meaning

The process of recording and transmitting the readings of an instrument.

Example

The spacecraft transmitted telemetry data back to Earth.

航天器将遥测数据传回地球。

C2 noun /ˈɡʊrmənd/

gourmand

美食家

Meaning

A person who enjoys eating a lot or has a great appetite for food.

Example

As a true gourmand, he never missed an opportunity to try new dishes.

作为一名真正的美食家，他从不放过尝试新菜肴的机会。

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。

C2 verb /rɪˈvaɪl/

revile

谴责

Meaning

to criticize in an abusive or angrily insulting manner

Example

The politician was reviled by the public for his corruption.

政治家因腐败而被公众谴责。

A1 noun /fʌn/

fun

乐趣

Meaning

enjoyment, amusement, or light-hearted pleasure

Example

We had a lot of fun at the party.

我们在聚会上玩得很开心。

B2 noun /ˈɪɡ.nər.əns/

Ignorance

无知

Meaning

lack of knowledge or information; the state of being uninformed about something

Example

His ignorance about basic computer skills made it difficult for him to find a job.

他对基本计算机技能的无知使他很难找到工作。

A1 noun /ˈpɪk.tʃər/

Picture

图片

Meaning

a visual representation such as a painting, drawing, or photograph

Example

There is a beautiful picture hanging on the wall.

墙上挂着一幅漂亮的图片。

C2 verb /ˈbæstərdaɪz/

bastardize

歪曲

Meaning

to corrupt or debase something by altering it from its original form; to change in a way that reduces quality or purity

Example

Critics argue that the remake bastardized the original novel.

评论家认为这次改编歪曲了原作。

C2 noun /ˈpiːən/

paean

颂歌

Meaning

A song or piece of writing expressing great praise or triumph.

Example

The article was a paean to the beauty of nature.

这篇文章是对大自然美丽的颂歌。

C1 adjective /prəˈhɪbɪtɪv/

prohibitive

过高的

Meaning

Too high or expensive to be affordable; serving to prevent or discourage action.

Example

The cost of the medication is prohibitive for many families.

药物的费用对于许多家庭来说是过高的。

C2 verb /ˈfʌdəl/

fuddle

使困惑

Meaning

To confuse or stupefy, especially with alcohol or overwhelming information.

Example

The complicated instructions fuddled the new employees.

复杂的指令使新员工感到困惑。

C2 adjective /ˌɪnæprɪˈhɛnsəbl/

inapprehensible

难以理解

Meaning

not understandable; incomprehensible

Example

The concept was so abstract that it seemed inapprehensible to most students.

这个概念如此抽象，以至于它对大多数学生来说是不可理解的。

A1 noun /aɪs/

Ice

冰

Meaning

water that has frozen and become solid

Example

The ice in my drink melted quickly in the hot weather.

我饮料中的冰在热天气下很快融化了。

C1 noun /ˌɔːkʃəˈnɪər/

auctioneer

拍卖师

Meaning

a person who conducts auctions by calling out bids and selling items to the highest bidder

Example

The auctioneer quickly raised the price as bidders competed for the painting.

拍卖师在竞价过程中迅速提高了价格。

C2 noun /ˌfrɪdʒɪˈdɛːriəm/

frigidarium

冷水池

Meaning

a large cold pool in ancient Roman baths used for cooling off after hot baths

Example

The ruins of the Roman frigidarium are still visible today.

罗马的冷水池遗址今天仍可见。

A2 noun /dɪˈzæs.tər/

Disaster

灾难

Meaning

a sudden event causing great damage or loss of life; a complete failure

Example

The earthquake was a natural disaster that affected thousands of families.

地震是一次自然灾难，影响了成千上万的家庭。

B2 verb /əˈkʌmplɪʃ/

accomplish

完成

Meaning

to achieve or complete successfully

Example

She managed to accomplish all her goals for the year.

她成功地完成了今年的所有目标。

C2 verb /ɪˈmjʊər/

immure

囚禁

Meaning

to confine or enclose someone against their will

Example

The prisoner was immured in a dark cell.

囚犯被禁闭在一个黑暗的牢房里。

C2 noun /ˌɪnˌkeɪpəˈbɪləti/

incapability

无能力

Meaning

lack of ability or power to do something; inability or incompetence

Example

His incapability to manage the team led to serious problems.

他管理团队的无能力导致了严重的问题。

B2 adverb /ˈnɔɪzɪli/

Noisily

喧闹地

Meaning

in a way that makes a lot of noise; loudly

Example

The children were playing noisily in the playground.

孩子们在操场上喧闹地玩耍。

C1 verb /mɑːrd/

marred

破坏

Meaning

to spoil or damage the quality or appearance of something

Example

The celebration was marred by bad weather.

庆祝活动因坏天气而受损。

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 /ˈkɒnfɪdænt/

confidant

知己

Meaning

A person with whom one shares a secret or private matter, trusting them not to repeat it.

Example

She found a true confidant in her childhood friend.

她在她的童年朋友中找到了一个真正的知己。

C1 adjective ˌkaʊntəprəˈdʌktɪv

counterproductive

适得其反

Meaning

Having the opposite of the desired effect; tending to hinder rather than help.

Example

Counterproductive activities often stem from dissatisfaction.

反生产力的活动通常来源于不满。

B2 adverb /ˈɑːɡjuːəbli/

arguably

可以说

Meaning

used to say that a statement is open to argument or is considered true by many people

Example

She is arguably the most talented player on the team.

她可以说是队里最有天赋的球员。

C1 adjective /pəˈmɪs.ɪv/

permissive

宽容的

Meaning

Allowing or characterized by great or excessive freedom of behavior; very lenient or indulgent.

Example

Permissive parenting can sometimes lead to a lack of discipline in children.

宽容的育儿方式有时可能导致孩子缺乏纪律。

C2 noun /ˈkreɪniəm/

cranium

颅骨

Meaning

the skull, especially the part enclosing the brain

Example

The archaeologists carefully examined the ancient cranium.

考古学家仔细检查了古老的颅骨。

C1 noun /ˈmɒn.ə.təʊn/

monotone

单调

Meaning

A continuous sound, especially of a person's voice, that does not rise and fall in pitch.

Example

The teacher's monotone made the lecture hard to follow.

老师的单调语调使讲座很难跟上。

C2 verb /bɪˈfuːl/

befool

欺骗

Meaning

to deceive or trick someone into believing something false; to make someone appear foolish

Example

The scammer tried to befool innocent people with fake promises.

骗子试图用虚假的承诺欺骗无辜的人。

B2 verb /pəˈtroʊl/

patrol

巡逻

Meaning

to move around an area to watch or guard it

Example

The police patrol the streets at night to ensure safety.

警察晚上巡逻街道以确保安全。

C2 adjective /ˈʃɪft.ləs/

shiftless

懒惰

Meaning

Lacking ambition or the ability to accomplish anything; lazy and unmotivated.

Example

He was seen as a shiftless young man with no goals.

他被看作是一个没有目标的懒惰年轻人。

C2 adjective /ˈdekərəs/

decorous

得体

Meaning

showing proper and polite behavior; marked by good taste

Example

The audience gave a decorous applause after the performance.

观众在演出后给予了得体的掌声。

B1 adjective /bɔɪld/

Boiled

煮熟的

Meaning

cooked in boiling water

Example

She served boiled eggs for breakfast.

她早餐时提供了煮鸡蛋。

B1 noun /ˈmɪlk.mæn/

Milkman

送奶工

Meaning

a person who delivers milk to homes or businesses

Example

The milkman delivers fresh milk to our house every morning.

送奶工每天早上为我们送来新鲜的牛奶。

B1 verb /kəmˈbaɪn/

combine

合并

Meaning

To bring two or more things together to form a single unit.

Example

They decided to combine their resources for the project.

他们决定将他们的资源合并到该项目中。

C1 verb /rɪˈdʒuː.vɪ.neɪt/

rejuvenate

恢复活力

Meaning

To make or feel young, healthy, or energetic again.

Example

A vacation can rejuvenate the mind and body.

度假可以使身心焕发活力。

C2 noun /ˈmaɪtər/

miter

主教帽

Meaning

a tall, pointed hat worn by bishops; also a type of joint made between two pieces of material

Example

The bishop placed the miter on his head during the ceremony.

主教在仪式中把主教帽戴在头上。

C2 noun /ˈbeɪleɪ/

Bele

贝雷鱼

Meaning

a type of freshwater fish found in South Asian rivers, known for its distinctive appearance

Example

The bele fish is commonly caught in the rivers of Bangladesh.

贝雷鱼通常在孟加拉国的河流中被捕获。

C1 adjective /ˈriːɡəl/

regal

皇家

Meaning

Resembling or fit for a king; majestic or royal.

Example

The queen entered the hall with a regal presence.

女王带着皇家气质走进大厅。

B2 noun ˈlɪv.ɪŋ ˈstæn.dədz

living standards

生活水平

Meaning

The degree of wealth and material comfort available to a person or community; quality of life.

Example

High living standards improve satisfaction.

高生活水平提高了满意度。

C1 noun /ˈænərkɪst/

anarchist

无政府主义者

Meaning

a person who believes in or promotes the absence of government or authority

Example

The anarchist group protested against state control.

无政府主义者团体反对国家控制。

B1 noun /nuːn/

noon

中午

Meaning

12 o'clock in the daytime; midday

Example

The meeting will start at noon.

会议将在中午开始。

C1 verb /əˈkrɛdɪt/

accredit

认证

Meaning

to officially recognize, authorize, or approve someone or something

Example

The university is accredited by the national education board.

大学已经获得了国家教育委员会的认证。

C2 noun /ˈænɪ siːd/

Ani seed

八角

Meaning

Small aromatic seeds used as a spice and for medicinal purposes, with a sweet licorice-like flavor

Example

Anise seeds are often used in traditional desserts and teas.

八角种子常用于传统的甜点和茶中。

C1 noun /ˈem.ɪ.nəns/

Eminence

名声; 卓越

Meaning

fame or recognized superiority; high rank or status

Example

The professor achieved eminence in the field of quantum physics.

教授在量子物理学领域获得了名声。

C1 noun /ˈrʌmpəs/

Rumpus

喧闹; 骚动; 混乱

Meaning

a noisy disturbance; an uproar or commotion

Example

The children caused quite a rumpus in the playground.

孩子们在游乐场引起了相当大的骚乱。

C2 adjective ˈmiː.ni.əl

menial

卑微

Meaning

Not requiring much skill and lacking prestige.

Example

He refused to do menial work.

他拒绝做低级工作。

C2 adjective /ˈdɪsənənt/

dissonant

不和谐

Meaning

Harsh and lacking harmony; conflicting.

Example

The orchestra produced a dissonant sound during rehearsal.

乐队在排练中发出了不和谐的声音。

B1 adjective dɪˈleɪd

delayed

延迟的

Meaning

Late or postponed; happening later than planned or expected.

Example

The Artemis mission was delayed due to technical challenges.

阿耳忒弥斯任务由于技术问题被延迟。

A2 adjective, noun, verb /ˈtoʊ.təl/

total

总计

Meaning

the whole amount; complete

Example

The total cost was too high.

总成本太高了。

C1 adjective ˈbɜːdʒənɪŋ

burgeoning

蓬勃发展

Meaning

Beginning to grow or increase rapidly; flourishing.

Example

The burgeoning tech industry has attracted many investors.

这个蓬勃发展的技术行业吸引了许多投资者。

C1 adjective /ˈmaɪ.ɡrə.tɔːr.i/

Migratory

迁徙的

Meaning

moving from one place to another; characterized by seasonal movement

Example

Many birds are migratory and travel thousands of miles each season.

许多鸟是迁徙的，每个季节都要飞行几千英里。

C2 adjective /ˈvɔːntɪd/

vaunted

过度吹嘘

Meaning

praised or boasted about, especially excessively

Example

The vaunted technology failed to deliver the expected results.

过度吹嘘的技术未能交付预期的结果。

B2 verb /ɪˈreɪs/

erase

擦除

Meaning

to remove completely; to delete or wipe out

Example

Use an eraser to erase the pencil marks.

使用橡皮擦来擦掉铅笔痕迹。

C1 noun /ˌræm.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

ramification

后果

Meaning

a consequence of an action or event, often complex or unwelcome.

Example

The new law has serious social ramifications.

新法律有严重的社会后果。

B2 noun /ˈsɪnənɪm/

Synonym

同义词

Meaning

a word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase in the same language

Example

Happy and joyful are synonyms.

幸福和快乐是同义词。

A2 verb /kəmˈpleɪn/

complain

抱怨

Meaning

to express dissatisfaction or annoyance about something

Example

He often complains about the noise in the neighborhood.

他经常抱怨邻里的噪音。

C1 verb /ɪnˈreɪdʒ/

enrage

激怒

Meaning

To make someone extremely angry.

Example

His unfair remarks enraged the audience.

他的不公正言论激怒了观众。

C1 noun ˌflʌk.tʃuˈeɪ.ʃən

fluctuation

波动

Meaning

An irregular rising and falling in number or amount; a variation.

Example

The stock market experiences frequent fluctuation.

股市经常经历波动。

B2 noun ˈfjuː.tʃɚ ˌdʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃənz

future generations

未来几代人

Meaning

People who have not yet been born, considered in terms of the environment or society they will inherit.

Example

Sustainable development ensures a better life for future generations.

可持续发展确保未来几代人更好的生活。

C2 adjective/noun /ɪnˈkɑːrnədiːn/

incarnadine

深红色

Meaning

a bright crimson or pinkish-red color

Example

The sky turned incarnadine at sunset.

夕阳下天空变成了深红色。

B1 noun /baɪˈɒlədʒi/

biology

生物学

Meaning

The scientific study of living organisms.

Example

Biology explains how plants and animals function.

生物学解释了植物和动物是如何运作的。

C2 noun /ˈpɒliˌkreɪsi/

polycracy

多元统治

Meaning

rule by many; government by multiple authorities

Example

The nation experienced a polycracy after decentralization reforms.

该国在去中心化改革后经历了多元统治。

B2 verb /ˌriː.kənˈsɪd.ər/

reconsider

重新考虑

Meaning

to think about something again, especially to change a decision or opinion

Example

She decided to reconsider her decision about moving abroad.

她决定重新考虑她关于移居国外的决定。

C1 verb /rɪˈbʌf/

rebuff

拒绝

Meaning

to reject or refuse in a sharp or abrupt way

Example

She rebuffed his invitation to dinner.

她拒绝了他的晚餐邀请。

C1 verb /ɪmˈpɒvərɪʃ/

impoverish

使贫穷

Meaning

To make someone poor or reduce the quality or richness of something.

Example

The long war impoverished the entire nation.

漫长的战争使整个国家贫困。

双语的

Meaning

Able to speak two languages fluently.

Example

She grew up in a bilingual household speaking both English and Spanish.

她在一个双语家庭中长大，既说英语也说西班牙语。