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C2 noun /ˈtjuːtɪlɪdʒ/

tutelage

教导
Meaning
The act of guarding, protecting, or guiding; instruction or teaching.
Example
She studied painting under the tutelage of a famous artist.
她在一位著名艺术家的指导下学习绘画。
C2 verb /loʊp/

lope

以长而有弹跳的步伐奔跑或移动
Meaning
to run or move with a long, bounding stride
Example
The horse loped gracefully across the field.
马优雅地在田野上跑步。
C2 noun /bəˈθɪm.ə.tri/

bathymetry

海洋测深学
Meaning
The measurement of depth of water in oceans, seas, or lakes.
Example
Bathymetry is essential for understanding oceanic topography.
海洋测深学对于理解海洋地形至关重要。
C2 noun /bɛl/

belle

美丽的女人
Meaning
A beautiful woman, especially the most attractive woman at a gathering.
Example
She was the belle of the ball that evening.
她是那个晚上舞会的美丽女士。
C2 verb /əˈdʒʌdʒ/

adjudge

裁决
Meaning
to consider or declare officially in a legal or formal manner
Example
He was adjudged guilty by the court.
他被法院判定有罪。
C2 verb /ˈdæli/

dally

浪费时间
Meaning
To act or move slowly; to waste time; also to engage in a casual romantic relationship.
Example
He dallied in the garden instead of starting his work.
他在花园里浪费时间，而不是开始工作。
C2 verb /bɪˈleɪt/

belate

耽搁
Meaning
to delay or make late
Example
Heavy traffic belated our arrival at the party.
交通繁忙导致我们到达聚会时迟到。
C2 noun /prəˈpɪŋkwɪti/

propinquity

亲近
Meaning
the state of being close to someone or something; proximity
Example
The propinquity of their houses made them close friends.
他们房屋的亲近使他们成为了亲密的朋友。
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。
C2 verb /ˈnuːkliˌeɪt/

nucleate

成核
Meaning
to form into a nucleus or bring together into a central part
Example
The droplets began to nucleate around tiny particles in the air.
水滴开始在空气中的微小颗粒周围形成核。
C2 noun /ɪˈfʌldʒəns/

effulgence

光辉
Meaning
Brilliant radiance or shining brightness.
Example
The effulgence of the sunrise lit up the entire valley.
日出的光辉照亮了整个山谷。
C2 noun /ˈweɪstrəl/

wastrel

挥霍者, 无所事事的人
Meaning
A person who wastes time, money, or resources; an idler or spendthrift.
Example
The young man was dismissed as a wastrel by his family.
这个年轻人被他的家人当作挥霍者解雇了。
C2 noun /ˌdɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/

dissipation

挥霍
Meaning
the process of disappearing or wasting; excessive indulgence in pleasure
Example
The dissipation of his fortune left him in poverty.
他财富的挥霍让他陷入贫困。
C2 adjective /dɪˈrɪzəbl/

derisible

可嘲笑的
Meaning
deserving ridicule or mockery
Example
His excuse was so weak that it was plainly derisible.
他的借口如此虚弱，以至于显然是可嘲笑的。
C2 adjective /ˈfiːtɪd/

foetid

恶臭的
Meaning
having an offensive, unpleasant smell
Example
The foetid smell from the garbage made it hard to breathe.
垃圾散发出的恶臭使得呼吸变得困难。
C2 adjective /fɪˈdjuːʃəl/

fiducial

信任的，作为参考标准的
Meaning
based on trust or confidence; serving as a standard of reference
Example
The fiducial point on the map ensures accurate measurements.
地图上的菲杜西亚尔点确保了精确的测量。
C2 adjective /eɪˈrɪðmɪk/

arrhythmic

心律不齐
Meaning
Lacking a regular rhythm or beat.
Example
The patient had an arrhythmic heartbeat.
病人的心跳不规律。
C2 noun /ˈriːbəs/

rebus

谜语
Meaning
a puzzle in which words are represented by pictures, symbols, or letters
Example
The children enjoyed solving the rebus puzzles in the magazine.
孩子们喜欢解答杂志中的谜语。
C2 noun/verb /ˈkætˌkɔːl/

catcall

性骚扰或不满的喊声或口哨声
Meaning
A loud whistle or shout of disapproval or sexual harassment directed at someone.
Example
The actress ignored the catcalls from the crowd.
女演员无视人群中的猫叫声。
C2 noun /ˈlæsɪtjuːd/

lassitude

疲劳
Meaning
a state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy
Example
After the long hike, a feeling of lassitude swept over the group.
长时间徒步后，疲劳感笼罩了整个团队。
C2 noun /ˈneɪvəri/

knavery

欺诈
Meaning
dishonest or deceitful behavior; trickery
Example
The politician’s knavery was exposed by the media.
政治家的欺诈被媒体揭露了。
C2 noun /ˈrʊkəri/

rookery

鸟类栖息地
Meaning
a place where rooks or other birds breed and nest in colonies
Example
We saw a rookery full of noisy birds near the forest.
我们看到一个充满吵闹鸟类的鸟类栖息地，靠近森林。
C2 verb /ˈmæk.jʊˌleɪt/

maculate

玷污
Meaning
To stain, spot, or pollute something.
Example
The white cloth was maculated by ink stains.
白色布料被墨水污点弄脏了。
C2 noun /ˈskʌl.i.ən/

scullion

厨房仆人
Meaning
a servant assigned the most menial kitchen tasks
Example
In medieval times, a scullion was responsible for cleaning pots and pans.
在中世纪，厨房仆人负责清洁锅碗和煎锅。
C2 verb /ˈkɒsɪt/

cosset

宠爱
Meaning
to care for and protect in an overindulgent way
Example
The little girl was cosseted by her grandparents.
小女孩被她的祖父母宠爱着。
C2 noun /ˌkælɪsˈθɛnɪks/

calisthenics

体重训练
Meaning
exercises that use body weight for strength and flexibility
Example
She practices calisthenics every morning in the park.
她每天早晨在公园里做自体重训练。
C2 adjective /ˈlaɪbələs/

libelous

诽谤的
Meaning
containing or constituting a false published statement that damages a person's reputation
Example
The article was found to be libelous and had to be retracted.
该文章被认为是诽谤的，必须撤回。
C2 noun /ɪnˈkwɪzɪtər/

inquisitor

审问者
Meaning
A person who asks many questions, often in an official or harsh manner.
Example
The inquisitor demanded detailed answers from the witness.
审问者要求证人提供详细的答案。
C2 noun /ˈdʒæk.dɔː/

Jack-daw

小乌鸦
Meaning
a small gray and black bird of the crow family, known for its intelligence
Example
The jackdaw collected shiny objects for its nest.
杰克道收集了闪亮的物品为它的巢。
C2 noun /red ˌəʊ.liˈæn.dər/

Red oleander

红色夹竹桃
Meaning
a poisonous flowering shrub with bright red or pink flowers
Example
The red oleander blooms throughout the summer months.
红色夹竹桃在夏季的几个月中盛开。
C2 adjective /ˈrɛkriənt/

recreant

懦弱的, 背叛的
Meaning
cowardly or unfaithful to duty
Example
The recreant soldier abandoned his post in fear.
那名懦弱的士兵因恐惧而放弃了他的岗位。
C2 adjective /ˈɑːbdjʊrət/

obdurate

固执
Meaning
Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action.
Example
He remained obdurate despite everyone's pleas.
尽管大家的恳求，他依然固执。
C2 verb /boʊd/

bode

预兆
Meaning
to be an omen of a particular outcome, often something bad
Example
The dark clouds bode a heavy storm.
黑云预示着一场大风暴。
C2 adjective /ˌsuːpərˈnuːmərɛri/

supernumerary

额外的
Meaning
Exceeding the usual number; extra or unnecessary.
Example
The play included several supernumerary actors to fill the background scenes.
这出戏包含了几个额外的演员来填充背景场景。
C2 adjective /fluːˈɛnʃəl/

fluential

有影响力的
Meaning
Having the power to influence or flowing freely (rare/archaic usage).
Example
The fluential speaker captivated the entire audience.
有影响力的演讲者吸引了所有观众。
C2 verb /ɪˈmeɪʃieɪt/

emaciate

消瘦
Meaning
To make abnormally thin or weak, usually because of illness or lack of food.
Example
The prisoners were emaciated after months without proper food.
囚犯在没有合适食物的几个月后变得极度消瘦。
C2 noun /rɛtʃ/

wretch

不幸的人
Meaning
an unfortunate or miserable person; a despicable or contemptible person
Example
The poor wretch was left out in the cold with no shelter.
那个不幸的人被遗弃在寒冷中，没有避难所。
C2 noun /pɒmˈpɒsəti/

pomposity

自大, 傲慢
Meaning
self-important behavior or exaggerated dignity
Example
His speech was full of pomposity and arrogance.
他的演讲充满了自大和傲慢。
C2 noun /ˈhoʊʒəri/

hosiery

长袜和腿部衣物
Meaning
Stockings, socks, and other knitted clothing for the legs and feet.
Example
She bought new hosiery for the winter season.
她为冬季季节买了新的长袜。
C2 verb /daʊz/

dowse

使用占卜棒寻找地下水或矿物; 也指用液体浸湿或扑灭。
Meaning
To search for underground water or minerals using a divining rod; also to drench or extinguish with liquid.
Example
The farmer tried to dowse for water in the dry field.
农民试图在干旱的田地中寻找水源。
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。
C2 noun /ˌkæstɪˈɡeɪʃən/

castigation

严厉的批评或惩罚
Meaning
Severe criticism or punishment for wrongdoing.
Example
The manager’s harsh castigation shocked the entire team.
经理的严厉批评震惊了整个团队。
C2 noun /ˈhɒthɛd/

hothead

脾气暴躁的人
Meaning
a person who acts quickly and without thinking when angry
Example
He is such a hothead that he often starts arguments.
他是个脾气暴躁的人，经常挑起争执。
C2 verb /ˌnɒnˈplʌst/

nonplussed

困惑
Meaning
Past tense of nonplus; surprised and unsure how to react.
Example
He stood nonplussed at the strange remark.
他对奇怪的评论感到困惑。
C2 adjective /spraɪ/

spry

灵活
Meaning
active and lively, especially in old age
Example
The spry grandmother surprised everyone with her quick dance steps.
灵活的奶奶用快速的舞步让所有人都惊讶不已。
C2 noun /nɪt/

nit

虱子卵
Meaning
The egg or young form of a louse or other parasitic insect.
Example
The teacher noticed nits in the child’s hair.
老师发现了孩子头发里的虱子卵。
C2 adjective /æbˈstruːs/

abstruse

深奥
Meaning
Difficult to understand; obscure.
Example
The abstruse nature of the philosophical debate left many confused.
哲学辩论的深奥本质让许多人感到困惑。
C2 verb /ɪnˈfætʃueɪt/

infatuate

迷恋
Meaning
to inspire with an intense but short-lived passion or admiration
Example
He was infatuated with her beauty.
他被她的美貌迷住了。
C2 noun /ˈɡɜːrn.zi/

Guernsey

毛衣
Meaning
a knitted sweater; a type of woolen pullover
Example
He wore a warm guernsey during the cold winter evening.
他在寒冷的冬季傍晚穿着一件温暖的毛衣。
C2 verb /dɪˈkleɪm/

declaim

Meaning
to speak aloud in a formal, passionate, or theatrical way
Example
The actor declaimed his lines with great intensity.
C2 verb /miːt/

mete

分配
Meaning
To dispense or allot justice, punishment, or harsh treatment.
Example
The judge will mete out punishment according to the crime.
法官将根据罪行分配惩罚。
C2 adjective /ˈæfərənt/

afferent

传入
Meaning
carrying impulses toward a central organ or part, especially toward the brain or spinal cord
Example
Afferent nerves carry signals from the body to the brain.
传入神经将信号从身体传送到大脑。
C2 adjective /eɪˈsɛfələs/

acephalous

Meaning
having no leader or head; headless
Example
The acephalous group soon fell into disorganization.
C2 adjective /rɪˈzɪstləs/

resistless

无法抗拒
Meaning
Impossible to resist; having an overpowering effect.
Example
She felt a resistless urge to laugh at the joke.
她感到无法抗拒的冲动，忍不住笑出声。
C2 verb /əˈkuːtər/

accouter

装备
Meaning
to equip or outfit, typically with military or ceremonial attire
Example
The soldiers were accoutered in full battle gear.
士兵们穿戴着全套战斗装备。
C2 adjective /voʊˈsɪfərəs/

vociferous

喧闹
Meaning
expressing feelings or opinions in a loud and forceful way
Example
The vociferous crowd demanded justice.
喧闹的人群要求正义。
C2 verb /dɪˈlæpɪdeɪt/

dilapidate

衰败
Meaning
To cause something, especially a building, to fall into ruin or disrepair.
Example
The abandoned house began to dilapidate over the years.
那座废弃的房子在多年的时间里开始衰败。
C2 adjective /ˈdæpər/

dapper

整洁而时尚
Meaning
Neat, stylish, and well-dressed in appearance.
Example
He looked very dapper in his new suit.
他穿着新西装看起来非常整洁和时尚。
C2 noun /ˌvæs.ɪˈleɪ.ʃən/

Vacillation

摇摆不定
Meaning
the inability to decide between different opinions or actions; indecision
Example
His constant vacillation between career choices frustrated his parents.
他在职业选择之间的持续犹豫让他的父母感到沮丧。
C2 adjective /ˌeθ.noʊˈsen.trɪk/

ethnocentric

民族中心主义
Meaning
evaluating other cultures according to the standards of one's own culture
Example
His ethnocentric attitude made it hard for him to appreciate foreign traditions.
他的民族中心主义态度让他很难欣赏外国的传统。
C2 noun /ˈɒnwiː/ or /ˈɑːnwiː/

ennui

倦怠
Meaning
A feeling of boredom, listlessness, or dissatisfaction arising from lack of excitement.
Example
After weeks of doing nothing, he sank into a deep sense of ennui.
在没有做任何事情的几周后，他陷入了深深的倦怠。
C2 noun /ˈwɪtɪˌsɪzəm/

witticism

机智的评论 / 笑话
Meaning
a clever or funny remark
Example
Her witticism made everyone laugh during the meeting.
她的机智评论让所有人都在会议期间笑了。
C2 verb /koʊˈæɡjəˌleɪt/

coagulate

凝结
Meaning
to cause a liquid, especially blood, to change into a solid or semi-solid state
Example
The blood quickly coagulated after the cut.
伤口后血液迅速凝结。
C2 noun /blæk biː/

Black-bee

黑蜜蜂
Meaning
a large dark-colored bee that makes a loud buzzing sound
Example
The black-bee was buzzing around the flowers in the garden.
黑蜜蜂在花园里的花丛中嗡嗡作响。
C2 adjective /məˈlɪfluəs/

mellifluous

甜美的
Meaning
Sweet or musical; pleasant to hear.
Example
The singer’s mellifluous voice enchanted the audience.
歌手那甜美的声音迷住了观众。
C2 adjective /ˈtɪmərəs/

timorous

胆怯的
Meaning
showing or suffering from nervousness, fear, or lack of confidence
Example
The timorous student hesitated to ask the teacher a question.
那个胆怯的学生犹豫不决，没敢向老师提问。
C2 noun /ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛndəns/

superintendence

监督
Meaning
the act of overseeing, supervising, or managing
Example
The superintendence of the school is the principal’s duty.
学校的监督是校长的责任。
C2 adjective /ˈvɪtriəs/

vitreous

玻璃状
Meaning
having a glass-like appearance or quality
Example
The mineral has a vitreous shine.
这种矿物有玻璃状的光泽。
C2 noun /nɛl/

knell

丧钟
Meaning
The sound of a bell, especially when rung solemnly for a death or funeral; a signal of the end or failure of something.
Example
The knell of the church bell echoed through the valley at dusk.
教堂的丧钟在黄昏时分回荡在山谷中。
C2 noun /ˈhaʊsˌbreɪkɪŋ/

housebreaking

入室盗窃
Meaning
the crime of breaking into a house with intent to steal
Example
The thief was arrested for housebreaking.
小偷因入室盗窃被捕。
C2 noun /ˈfʌŋkʃəˌnɛri/

functionary

职员
Meaning
a person who has official duties in an organization, especially one with little authority
Example
The minor functionary was responsible for filing reports.
次要的职员负责提交报告。
C2 noun /bʊr/

Boor

粗人; 粗鲁的人
Meaning
a rough and bad-mannered person; someone who lacks refinement or culture
Example
The wealthy businessman was actually a boor who showed no respect for others.
那位富有的商人实际上是一个粗人，根本没有对别人表示尊重。
C2 noun /ˈprɒsɪlaɪt/

proselyte

改信者
Meaning
A person who has converted from one belief, opinion, or religion to another.
Example
She became a proselyte after converting to a new faith.
她在转信到新的信仰后成为了一名改信者。
C2 noun /ˈfɪl.ɪ.staɪn/

philistine

对文化和艺术漠不关心或敌对的人
Meaning
a person who is indifferent or hostile to culture and the arts
Example
He was criticized as a philistine for dismissing modern art.
他因拒绝现代艺术而被批评为非利士人。
C2 verb /kəˈnaɪv/

connive

秘密参与不当行为
Meaning
to secretly allow or be involved in a wrongdoing
Example
The manager connived with the supplier to cheat the company.
经理与供应商合谋欺骗公司。
C2 verb /ˈdʒɛsteɪt/

gestate

怀孕
Meaning
to carry and develop in the womb during pregnancy; to develop an idea over a period of time
Example
The mother whale gestates her calf for over a year.
母鲸怀孕并发展她的小鲸鱼超过一年。
C2 noun /ˌmjuːtəˈbɪləti/

mutablility

变异性 (拼写错误)
Meaning
A misspelled form of 'mutability', meaning the quality of being changeable.
Example
The document contained the misspelled word 'mutablility' instead of 'mutability'.
文件中包含了拼写错误的词 'mutablility'，而不是 'mutability'。
C2 noun /ˈhjuːməs/

humus

腐殖土
Meaning
The dark, organic material in soil formed from decayed plants and animals.
Example
The gardener enriched the soil with humus to improve plant growth.
园丁将腐殖土混入土壤中以促进植物生长。
C2 adjective /ˈɜːrsaɪn/

ursine

熊似的
Meaning
Relating to or resembling a bear.
Example
The man’s ursine strength amazed everyone.
那个人熊似的力量让所有人都吃惊。
C2 noun /ˌɔːrdɪˈneɪʃən/

ordination

任职
Meaning
The ceremony of conferring holy orders or official religious authority.
Example
The church held a special service for the ordination of new priests.
教堂为新神父举行了一个特别的服务，进行圣职任命。
C2 adjective /ˈleɪ.tɪʃ/

latish

稍微晚一点
Meaning
Somewhat late; occurring or arriving later than usual but not very late.
Example
We arrived latish to the party but still caught most of the fun.
我们稍微晚一点到达了聚会，但仍然赶上了大部分的乐趣。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈtɛmpərd/

untempered

失控的
Meaning
not moderated or softened; lacking proper balance or control
Example
The untempered anger of the crowd caused chaos.
人群的失控愤怒引发了混乱。
C2 verb /ˈpɒntɪfɪkeɪt/

pontificate

自负或武断地讲话或行动；担任教皇职务
Meaning
to speak or act in a pompous or dogmatic way; to officiate as a pontiff
Example
He pontificated on the importance of education for over an hour.
他在一个小时内讲述了教育的重要性。
C2 noun /ˈhɛksəˌpɒd/

hexapod

六足动物
Meaning
An insect or other organism with six legs.
Example
The scientist observed a hexapod crawling on the leaf.
科学家观察到一个六足动物在叶子上爬行。
C2 noun /ˈdɛftnəs/

deftness

灵巧
Meaning
Skillfulness and quickness in action or thought.
Example
Her deftness with words impressed the audience.
她在言辞上的灵巧令观众印象深刻。
C2 verb /ˌkaʊˈtaʊ/

kowtow

过度顺从
Meaning
To act in an excessively subservient or obedient manner.
Example
He refused to kowtow to the unreasonable demands.
他拒绝顺从不合理的要求。
C2 verb /ɪnˈtwaɪn/

entwine

缠绕
Meaning
to twist or wind together; to become closely connected or involved
Example
The vines entwine around the old fence.
藤蔓绕过老围栏。
C2 verb /ˈdɒɡmətaɪz/

dogmatize

教条化
Meaning
To state opinions or beliefs as if they were absolute truths.
Example
The professor tended to dogmatize on political issues.
教授倾向于在政治问题上教条主义。
C2 adjective /dɪˈtɜːrmɪnət/

determinate

确定的
Meaning
having exact and definite limits or form
Example
The contract is for a determinate period of two years.
合同是为期两年的确定期限。
C2 noun /tɪlθ/

tilth

土壤状况（适合种植作物）
Meaning
The physical condition of soil in relation to its suitability for planting crops.
Example
The farmer checked the soil's tilth before planting the seeds.
农民在种植种子之前检查了土壤的tilth。
C2 verb /ˈdʒɪb.ər/

gibber

语无伦次地说
Meaning
To speak rapidly and unintelligibly, typically through fear or shock.
Example
The frightened man began to gibber when he saw the ghost.
那个害怕的男人看到鬼魂时开始语无伦次地说话。
C2 adjective /ˌmɔːrɡəˈnætɪk/

morganatic

摩根婚姻
Meaning
relating to a marriage in which one partner, usually of lower social rank, does not share the titles or privileges of the other
Example
The prince entered into a morganatic marriage with a commoner.
王子与一名平民结婚，成为摩根婚姻。
C2 noun /ˈɪl.i.æd/

iliad

伊利亚特
Meaning
An ancient Greek epic poem attributed to Homer, describing the events of the Trojan War.
Example
Students studied the Iliad to understand Greek mythology and heroism.
学生们学习了《伊利亚特》，以理解希腊神话和英雄主义。
C2 adjective, noun /bɪˈtroʊðd/

betrothed

订婚的
Meaning
Engaged to be married; a person who is engaged.
Example
She introduced him as her betrothed.
她把他介绍为她的未婚夫。
C2 noun /ˌɛksaɪˈteɪʃən/

excitation

兴奋
Meaning
a state of great excitement or the process of stimulating activity
Example
The news created great excitation among the fans.
这条新闻在球迷中引起了极大的兴奋。
C2 adjective /ˌpɒliˈæn.ɪ.ɪʃ/

pollyannaish

过于乐观
Meaning
overly or blindly optimistic
Example
Her pollyannaish attitude ignored the obvious problems.
她的过于乐观的态度忽略了明显的问题。
C2 adjective /bɪˈwɪtʃɪŋ/

bewitching

迷人的
Meaning
charming, enchanting, or captivating in a magical or irresistible way
Example
She wore a bewitching smile that captivated everyone in the room.
她带着迷人的微笑，吸引了房间里所有的人。
C2 adjective /ˈvjuː.ləs/

Viewless

不可见的；没有观点的
Meaning
invisible; having no views or opinions
Example
The ghost remained viewless to most people in the haunted house.
鬼魂对大多数人来说在鬼屋里是不可见的。
C2 noun /ˈɡɜːrdər/

girder

钢梁
Meaning
a large, strong beam used to support buildings or bridges
Example
The steel girders held the weight of the bridge.
钢铁梁支撑了桥的重量。
C2 noun /ˌæk.wiˈes.əns/

acquiescence

默许
Meaning
The reluctant acceptance of something without protest.
Example
His silent acquiescence to unfair rules was surprising.
他对不公正规则的默许让人吃惊。
C2 adjective /juːˈfoʊniəs/

euphonious

悦耳的声音
Meaning
Pleasing to the ear; having a sweet sound.
Example
The poet's euphonious language made the verse a delight to read.
诗人的优美语言使这首诗成为一种阅读的享受。
C2 noun /əˈpɒfəsɪs/

apophasis

Meaning
A rhetorical device where the speaker brings up a subject by denying it or pretending to pass over it.
Example
The politician used apophasis by saying, 'I won’t even mention my opponent’s scandals.'
C2 adjective /əˈkwɪzətɪv/

acquisitive

Meaning
excessively interested in acquiring money or material things
Example
The acquisitive businessman bought every piece of land he could find.
C2 adjective /ˈhʌski/

husky

Meaning
deep, rough, and slightly hoarse voice; also refers to a strong and sturdy build
Example
He spoke in a husky voice after shouting all day.
C2 verb /ɪˈfɛktʃueɪt/

effectuate

实施
Meaning
to put into force or cause to happen; to bring about
Example
The manager effectuated the changes to improve efficiency.
经理为了提高效率，实施了这些变更。
C2 verb /ˈfrʌktɪˌfaɪ/

fructify

使…成果丰硕
Meaning
To make fruitful or productive; to bear fruit.
Example
The new policies will help fructify the economic potential of the region.
新的政策将有助于使该地区的经济潜力丰产。
C2 verb /diːˈfrɑːk/

defrock

解除神职
Meaning
to officially remove a priest or minister from their position and authority
Example
The church decided to defrock the priest after the scandal.
教会决定在丑闻发生后解除神父的职务。
C2 noun /ˈseɪnjər/

seignior

封建领主
Meaning
A feudal lord; a man of authority in medieval Europe.
Example
The seignior demanded taxes from the peasants.
封建领主向农民征税。
C2 noun /seɪn/

seine

大网
Meaning
A large fishing net that hangs vertically in the water.
Example
The fishermen cast their seine into the river.
渔民把他们的大网扔进了河里。
C2 verb /kəˈdʒoʊl/

cajole

哄骗
Meaning
To persuade someone to do something by flattery or gentle urging.
Example
She managed to cajole her friend into joining the trip.
她成功地说服她的朋友加入这次旅行。
C2 adjective /ˈhɜːrsuːt/

hirsute

Meaning
Having a lot of hair, especially in an unusual place.
Example
The hirsute man stood out in the crowd with his long beard.
C2 noun /ˈpɒsi/

posse

帮派 / 朋友群
Meaning
A group of people, often friends or a group organized to support or enforce the law.
Example
He arrived at the party with his posse of friends.
他和他的朋友帮派一起到达了派对。
C2 noun /dɪˈdʒɛnərəsi/

degeneracy

堕落
Meaning
The state of decline or deterioration, often in moral, cultural, or physical qualities.
Example
The novel portrays the moral degeneracy of a corrupt society.
这部小说描绘了一个腐化社会的道德堕落。
C2 adjective ˈkoʊ.dʒənt

cogent

有说服力的
Meaning
Clear, logical, and convincing.
Example
His cogent argument convinced the jury.
他的有力论点说服了陪审团。
C2 noun /ˌɛn.biː.esˈpiː/

nbsp

不间断空格
Meaning
a non-breaking space character in HTML used to prevent an automatic line break at its position
Example
Use   in HTML to add a space that won't break into a new line.
在HTML中使用 添加一个不会换行的空格。
C2 adjective /ˈkʌmli/

comely

美丽
Meaning
Attractive or pleasant in appearance.
Example
The actress was known for her comely features.
那位女演员以她美丽的特征著称。
C2 noun /ˈliːdʒənəri/

legionary

罗马士兵
Meaning
a soldier in the Roman army
Example
Each legionary carried a shield and a short sword.
每个军团士兵都带着盾牌和一把短剑。
C2 noun /sɪlf/

sylph

空灵精灵
Meaning
A mythical spirit of the air; also refers to a slender, graceful woman.
Example
She moved across the stage like a sylph, light and graceful.
她像一个空灵精灵一样轻盈而优雅地在舞台上移动。
C2 noun /lɔːŋ ˈpepər/

Long pepper

长胡椒
Meaning
a flowering vine in the family Piperaceae, cultivated for its fruit which is used as a spice
Example
Long pepper was more valuable than black pepper in ancient times.
长胡椒在古代比黑胡椒更有价值。
C2 noun ˌkɒdʒɪˈteɪʃən

cogitation

沉思, 思考
Meaning
The action of thinking deeply about something; contemplation
Example
After much cogitation, he made the final decision.
经过深思熟虑后，他做出了最终决定。
C2 adjective /ˈdɪlətɔːri/

dilatory

拖延的
Meaning
Tending to cause delay; slow to act.
Example
The committee was criticized for its dilatory response to the crisis.
该委员会因其在危机中的拖延反应而受到批评。