C2 noun /ˈtjuːtərʃɪp/

tutorship

辅导

Meaning

The office or position of a tutor; guidance or instruction given by a tutor.

Example

He thrived under the tutorship of his mentor.

他在导师的辅导下取得了成功。

B1 verb /bæn/

ban

禁止

Meaning

to officially forbid something; to prohibit

Example

The government banned smoking in public places.

政府禁止在公共场所吸烟。

B1 adjective /ˈfrʌstreɪtɪŋ/

frustrating

令人沮丧

Meaning

causing annoyance or dissatisfaction

Example

The slow internet connection was really frustrating.

缓慢的互联网连接真的令人沮丧。

B2 noun /ˈdʒɜːrnəlɪzəm/

journalism

新闻学

Meaning

the activity or profession of collecting, writing, and publishing news and articles for newspapers, magazines, or broadcast media

Example

He studied journalism to become a news reporter.

他学习新闻学成为新闻记者。

C2 adjective /ɪˈnɪm.ɪ.tə.bəl/

inimitable

无可比拟

Meaning

So good or unusual as to be impossible to copy; unique.

Example

His inimitable writing style made him a literary legend.

他那无可比拟的写作风格使他成为了文学传奇。

A1 verb /send/

send

发送

Meaning

to cause something to go or be taken to a particular destination; to transmit

Example

I will send you an email with the details.

我会给你发送一封包含详细信息的电子邮件。

C2 noun /ˌdɛspəˈrɑːdoʊ/

desperado

Meaning

A bold, reckless, or dangerous person, often a criminal.

Example

The sheriff was determined to capture the desperado who terrorized the town.

C1 verb /kənˈdʒɛst/

congest

拥堵

Meaning

To block or overcrowd a space, making movement or flow difficult.

Example

Heavy traffic can congest the city streets during rush hour.

繁忙的交通可能会在高峰时段拥堵城市的街道。

A2 noun /hɛn/

Hen

母鸡

Meaning

female chicken

Example

The hen laid fresh eggs in the nest.

母鸡在巢里下了新鲜的蛋。

C1 adjective /pərˈpɔːrtɪd/

purported

所谓的

Meaning

alleged or claimed to be true, often without proof

Example

The purported evidence was later proven false.

所谓的证据后来被证明是错误的。

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 verb /dɪˈtruːd/

detrude

推向下或推向外面

Meaning

To thrust or force something downward or outward.

Example

The violent waves detruded rocks from the cliff.

暴力的海浪把岩石从悬崖上推了下来。

B2 verb /ˈsʌmən/

summon

Meaning

To order someone to come or to gather courage or strength.

Example

The king summoned his advisors to the court.

B2 adjective /mæɡˈnɛtɪk/

magnetic

磁性

Meaning

having the power to attract metal objects or to attract people or things in a strong way

Example

The magnetic field of the Earth protects us from harmful solar radiation.

地球的磁场保护我们免受有害的太阳辐射。

C2 verb /əˈpraɪz/

apprise

告知

Meaning

to inform or notify someone

Example

The manager will apprise the staff of the new policies.

经理将通知员工新的政策。

B2 noun /soʊp keɪs/

Soap case

肥皂盒

Meaning

a container used to store soap

Example

She bought a beautiful soap case for the bathroom.

她为浴室买了一个漂亮的肥皂盒。

B2 adjective /ˈɑːrbɪˌtrɛri/

arbitrary

随意的

Meaning

based on random choice or personal whim, rather than reason or system

Example

The teacher's arbitrary grading upset many students.

老师的随意评分让许多学生感到不满。

C1 noun /ˈkɒndjuɪt/ or /ˈkɑːnduɪt/

conduit

管道 / 媒介

Meaning

a channel or pipe for conveying water, electricity, or information

Example

The cable was placed inside a protective conduit.

电缆被放入保护管道中。

C1 noun /ˈsɪstərhʊd/

sisterhood

姐妹情谊

Meaning

The relationship between sisters, or a community of women united by shared experiences or goals.

Example

The feminist movement created a strong sense of sisterhood among women.

女权主义运动在女性中创造了强烈的姐妹情谊感。

B1 noun /əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃən/

Accommodation

住宿

Meaning

a room, group of rooms, or building in which someone may live or stay

Example

The hotel provides comfortable accommodation for tourists.

酒店为游客提供舒适的住宿。

C2 adjective /ʌnˈælɔɪd/

unalloyed

纯净

Meaning

Pure, complete, and not mixed with anything else.

Example

She felt unalloyed joy at the news of her success.

她听到成功的消息时感到纯粹的喜悦。

B1 noun /vɒlˈkeɪ.noʊ/

Volcano

幸福

Meaning

a mountain with an opening through which lava, gas, and ash can escape

Example

The volcano erupted after being dormant for decades.

她在获得奖项时无法隐藏自己的幸福。

C1 verb /raɪð/

writhe

痛苦地扭动

Meaning

To twist or squirm in pain or discomfort.

Example

He writhed in pain after twisting his ankle.

他扭伤脚踝后在痛苦中扭动。

B1 verb /ˈkæri aʊt/

carry out

执行

Meaning

to perform or complete a task; to execute a plan

Example

The team carries out the project successfully.

团队成功执行了项目。

C2 noun /ˌskʌlˈdʌɡəri/

skullduggery

欺诈

Meaning

dishonest behavior or activities, often done secretly

Example

The election was full of political skullduggery.

选举充满了政治欺诈。

B2 noun /ˈlɪt.ər.ə.si/

Literacy

识字

Meaning

the ability to read and write; competence or knowledge in a specified area

Example

Adult literacy programs help people learn to read.

成人识字课程帮助人们学习阅读。

B1 noun /ˌdek.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

Decoration

装饰; 装饰品; 奖项;

Meaning

the process or art of decorating something; ornamental items used to beautify

Example

The Christmas decoration transformed the ordinary room into a festive wonderland.

圣诞装饰把普通房间变成了一个节日奇境。

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。

B1 noun /ˈbriːðɪŋ/

breathing

幸福

Meaning

the process of taking air into and expelling it from the lungs.

Example

Deep breathing can help you relax.

当她收到奖项时，她无法隐藏自己的幸福。

B2 noun /pæd/

pad

便签本

Meaning

a small cushion or block of soft material; also a set of sheets of paper fastened together

Example

He wrote her phone number on a yellow pad.

他把她的电话号码写在一个黄色的便签本上。

B2 noun /ˈkʌs.tə.mər rɪˈten.ʃən/

Customer Retention

客户保持

Meaning

The ability of a company or product to retain its customers over some specified period.

Example

High customer retention increases business sustainability.

高客户保持率增加了商业可持续性。

C2 adjective /ʌkˈsɔːriəs/

uxorious

过度宠爱妻子

Meaning

excessively fond of or submissive to one's wife

Example

He was so uxorious that he agreed with everything his wife said.

他是如此的宠爱妻子，以至于同意了妻子说的每一件事。

B2 noun /ˈɡʌvərnər/

governor

州长

Meaning

An official appointed or elected to govern a state, territory, or organization.

Example

The governor addressed the citizens about the upcoming election.

州长向公民们讲述了即将来临的选举。

C1 noun /klæn/

clan

氏族

Meaning

a large family group or a close-knit community with shared interests or ancestry

Example

The entire clan gathered to celebrate the festival.

整个氏族聚集在一起庆祝节日。

B1 adjective /ˌwel bɪˈheɪvd/

Well-behaved

行为良好

Meaning

conducting oneself in a proper and polite manner; showing good manners

Example

The children were well-behaved during the ceremony.

孩子们在仪式期间表现得很乖。

C2 noun ˈpɑː.stər.ə.lɪ.zəm

pastoralism

牧羊主义, 以草为基础的放牧系统

Meaning

A form of animal husbandry where domesticated animals are released onto large vegetated outdoor lands for grazing.

Example

Pastoralism is a traditional way of managing livestock.

牧羊主义是传统的牲畜管理方式。

B2 verb /ˈræm.bəl/

ramble

Meaning

to talk or write at length in a confused or inconsequential way; to walk for pleasure without a fixed route.

Example

He rambled on about his childhood for hours.

B2 adjective /ˈsoʊlər/

solar

太阳的

Meaning

Relating to or determined by the sun

Example

The house is powered by solar energy.

这座房子由太阳能驱动。

B2 adjective /ˈlʌvəbl̩/

loveable

幸福

Meaning

easy to love; endearing or charming

Example

The puppy was so loveable that everyone wanted to hold it.

当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。

C2 adjective /ˌpriːpəˈzɛsɪŋ/

prepossessing

迷人

Meaning

Attractive or appealing in appearance or manner.

Example

She had a prepossessing smile that charmed everyone.

她有一个迷人的微笑，让每个人都着迷。

B2 noun /ˌhez.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Hesitation

犹豫; 疑虑

Meaning

the action of pausing or delaying; uncertainty or unwillingness to act

Example

After a moment of hesitation, she decided to accept the challenging job offer from the company.

经过片刻的犹豫后，她决定接受公司提出的挑战性工作机会。

C1 noun /ˈɡʌstoʊ/

gusto

热情

Meaning

great enjoyment, energy, or enthusiasm in doing something

Example

She sang the song with great gusto.

她充满热情地唱了这首歌。

B2 verb /ʃriːk/

shriek

尖叫

Meaning

to make a loud, high-pitched cry

Example

She shrieked when she saw the spider.

她看到蜘蛛时尖叫了。

B2 adjective /ˈsɛntɪɡreɪd/

centigrade

摄氏度 (摄氏)

Meaning

Relating to the Celsius temperature scale, where water freezes at 0° and boils at 100°.

Example

The weather forecast predicted 30 degrees centigrade.

天气预报预测了30度摄氏度。

C1 adjective /əbˈdʒek.ʃən.ə.bəl/

Objectionable

令人反感的

Meaning

arousing distaste or opposition; unpleasant or offensive

Example

His objectionable behavior made everyone uncomfortable.

他的令人反感的行为让每个人都感到不舒服。

C1 noun /oʊθ/

Oath

誓言

Meaning

a solemn promise or declaration; a sworn statement

Example

The doctor took an oath to help patients.

医生宣誓帮助病人。

B2 verb /ˈrʌm.bəl/

rumble

幸福

Meaning

to make a continuous deep, resonant sound

Example

Thunder rumbled in the distance.

当她收到奖项时，她无法隐藏自己的幸福。

C2 noun /ˈsɛrəf/

seraph

六翼天使

Meaning

An angelic being associated with light and purity, often depicted as a high-ranking angel in Christian theology.

Example

The stained-glass window depicted a seraph with outstretched wings.

彩色玻璃窗描绘了一个展开翅膀的六翼天使。

A1 noun /wɒtʃ/

Watch

手表; 监控; 观察

Meaning

a small timepiece worn on the wrist; the act of observing or monitoring

Example

He checked his watch to see if he was late for the meeting.

他查看了他的手表，看看是否迟到了会议。

B2 adjective /məˈkænɪkəl/

mechanical

幸福

Meaning

relating to machines or the way they work

Example

She has a good understanding of mechanical systems.

当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。

A2 adjective /ˈdɪdʒ.ɪ.təl/

digital

数字的

Meaning

Relating to, using, or storing data or information in the form of digital signals; involving or relating to the use of computer technology.

Example

The world is shifting towards a digital economy.

世界正在转向数字经济。

C1 verb /ˈrʌm.ɪdʒ/

rummage

杂乱地翻找

Meaning

to search through something in a disorderly way

Example

He rummaged through the drawer for his keys.

他在抽屉里翻找钥匙。

C2 noun /ɪnˈɡrætɪˌtjuːd/

ingratitude

忘恩负义

Meaning

Lack of gratitude; failure to show thanks or appreciation.

Example

His ingratitude hurt her feelings after all she had done for him.

他的忘恩负义伤害了她的感情，尽管她为他做了这么多。

C2 adjective /ɛɡˈzɪɡjuəs/

exiguous

稀缺

Meaning

small in amount; scanty or inadequate

Example

They survived on exiguous rations during the journey.

他们在旅途中依靠稀缺的口粮生存。

B1 noun /məˈkænɪk/

mechanic

机械师

Meaning

a person who repairs and maintains machines or vehicles

Example

The mechanic fixed the engine in less than an hour.

机械师在不到一个小时的时间内修好了引擎。

C1 noun /səˈlɛmnɪti/

solemnity

庄严

Meaning

the state or quality of being serious and dignified

Example

The ceremony was conducted with great solemnity.

仪式在庄严的气氛中进行。

A2 noun /ˈfrɛndʃɪp/

friendship

友谊

Meaning

A close and trusting relationship between two or more people.

Example

Their friendship has lasted since childhood.

他们的友谊从小就开始了。

C1 adjective /ɪˈlɪsɪt/

illicit

非法的

Meaning

Forbidden by law, rules, or custom.

Example

The police shut down the illicit drug operation.

警方关闭了非法毒品交易。

B1 noun, verb /stɒk/

stock

库存

Meaning

a supply of goods kept for sale or use; to keep or fill with goods

Example

The shop stocks a wide variety of products.

商店储存大量的商品。

C2 verb /ˈkɒr.ʌ.skeɪt/

coruscate

闪烁

Meaning

to sparkle or flash brightly

Example

The fireworks coruscated across the night sky.

烟火在夜空中闪烁。

B2 noun /ˈpredʒ.ə.dɪs/

Prejudice

偏见

Meaning

preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience

Example

We must fight against prejudice and discrimination in our society.

我们必须在我们的社会中与偏见和歧视作斗争。

C2 noun /ˌkæt ə ˈnaɪn ˌteɪlz/

cat-o-nine-tails

九尾鞭

Meaning

A whip with nine knotted cords, historically used for punishment.

Example

The sailor feared the cat-o-nine-tails more than the storm at sea.

那名水手比海上的风暴更害怕九尾鞭。

C1 noun /ˈriːpər/

reaper

割草和收获作物的人或机器

Meaning

a person or machine that cuts and gathers crops

Example

The reaper moved slowly through the golden fields.

瑞珀缓缓地穿过金色的田野。

A1 verb /ɪnˈdʒɔɪ/

enjoy

享受

Meaning

to take pleasure in; to have a good time

Example

I enjoy reading books in my free time.

我在空闲时间享受阅读书籍。

B2 adjective ˌɒn.trə.prəˈnɜː.ri.əl

entrepreneurial

企业家精神

Meaning

Relating to or characterized by the activity of setting up a business or businesses, taking on financial risks in the hope of profit.

Example

His entrepreneurial spirit led him to establish a successful startup.

他的企业家精神使他创办了一个成功的创业公司。

C2 adjective /kəˈkɒfənəs/

cacophonous

刺耳的声音

Meaning

Producing a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.

Example

The cacophonous sounds of the city kept her awake all night.

城市的刺耳声音让她整晚都无法入睡。

B2 noun /məˈkænɪks/

mechanics

力学

Meaning

the branch of physics concerned with the motion of objects and the forces acting on them; also refers to the practical details of how something works

Example

He studied the mechanics of the machine before fixing it.

在修理机器之前，他研究了这台机器的力学。

C1 noun /ˈiːɡətɪst/

egotist

自恋者

Meaning

A person who is excessively self-centered or talks too much about themselves.

Example

The egotist dominated the conversation by talking only about his own achievements.

这个自恋者在谈话中只谈论自己的成就。

B2 adjective /ˈsɛl.əˌbreɪ.tɪd/

celebrated

著名

Meaning

Widely known and praised; famous for an achievement.

Example

He is a celebrated author in the field of literature.

他是文学领域的一位著名作家。

C2 adjective /ˌmæl.əˈfɪʃ.ənt/

maleficient

恶意的

Meaning

Doing harm or evil; having a harmful effect.

Example

The maleficient acts of the tyrant ruined the kingdom.

暴君的恶意行为摧毁了王国。

C1 verb /riːˈkæptʃər/

recapture

重新夺回

Meaning

To take back or regain possession of something.

Example

The army managed to recapture the lost territory.

军队成功地重新夺回了失去的领土。

B2 noun /ˈmʌs.tərd/

Mustard

芥末

Meaning

A pungent seed or condiment made from ground mustard seeds

Example

She added mustard seeds to the curry for extra flavor.

她将芥末种子加入咖喱中，以增添更多风味。

C1 verb, noun /ɡɔːrdʒ/

gorge

贪婪地吃 / 山间狭谷

Meaning

to eat greedily; a narrow valley between mountains or hills

Example

They gorged themselves on pizza after the hike.

他们在徒步旅行后大快朵颐地吃了比萨。

A2 noun ˈprɒdʒ.ekts

projects

项目

Meaning

Individual or collaborative enterprises that are carefully planned to achieve a particular aim.

Example

These projects aim for technological breakthroughs.

这些项目旨在推动技术突破。

B1 verb /dɪˈfiːt/

Defeat

失败

Meaning

to win a victory over; to overcome in battle or competition

Example

The army managed to defeat the enemy forces.

军队成功击败了敌军。

C2 adjective /ˈtaɪmwɔːrn/

timeworn

被时间磨损

Meaning

Worn or impaired by age; old and used many times.

Example

The timeworn house carried a sense of history and nostalgia.

被时间磨损的房子带着历史和怀旧的感觉。

A1 verb /niːd/

need

需要

Meaning

to require something; to be in want of

Example

I need help with my homework.

我需要我的作业的帮助。

B1 noun /ˈtæblət/

tablet

Meaning

a small flat computer or a small solid dose of medicine

Example

She took a tablet to relieve her headache.

C1 adjective /ˈmɔːrn.fəl/

mournful

悲伤的

Meaning

feeling, expressing, or causing sadness or grief

Example

The mournful song reminded her of lost loved ones.

悲伤的歌曲让她想起了失去的亲人。

C2 noun /ɛˌspriː də ˈkɔːr/

esprit de corps

团队精神

Meaning

A feeling of pride, fellowship, and loyalty shared by members of a group.

Example

The team's esprit de corps was evident in their cooperative effort.

团队的精神在他们的合作努力中显而易见。

B2 noun ˈlæbrətɔːriz

laboratories

实验室

Meaning

A room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching, or for the manufacture of drugs or chemicals.

Example

Advanced laboratories enabled groundbreaking discoveries.

先进的实验室促进了突破性的发现。

B2 noun /veɪn/

Vein

静脉; 血管

Meaning

a blood vessel that carries blood back to the heart; a streak or marking of a different color

Example

The nurse found a vein in his arm to draw blood.

护士在他手臂上找到了静脉来抽血。

C2 verb /kædʒ/

cadge

乞讨

Meaning

To beg or obtain something, especially food or money, without paying for it.

Example

He tried to cadge a free meal from the restaurant.

他试图从餐厅要一顿免费的饭。

C1 verb /spɜːrn/

spurn

蔑视地拒绝

Meaning

To reject something or someone with disdain or contempt.

Example

She spurned his offer of help.

她以蔑视的态度拒绝了他的帮助提议。

C2 adjective /ˈbɒni/

Bonny

美丽的; 漂亮的; 快乐的

Meaning

cheerful; pretty; attractive

Example

The bonny child played happily in the garden.

这个漂亮的孩子在花园里快乐地玩耍。

C1 noun dɪˈfleɪʃən

deflation

通货紧缩

Meaning

Reduction of the general level of prices in an economy.

Example

Deflation often leads to decreased consumer spending.

通货紧缩往往导致消费者支出减少。

C1 verb /ˈtæmpər/

tamper

Meaning

To interfere with something in a harmful, unauthorized, or improper way.

Example

The evidence was tampered with before the trial.

C1 verb /pərˈteɪn/

pertain

涉及

Meaning

to relate or have reference to something

Example

The rules pertain to all students in the school.

这些规则适用于学校的所有学生。

A1 noun /help/

Help

帮助; 援助

Meaning

the action of helping someone to do something; assistance or support

Example

The volunteer offered his help to carry the elderly woman's groceries to her car.

志愿者提供了帮助，将那位年长妇女的购物袋搬到她的车里。

C2 noun /bəˈfuːn/

buffoon

小丑

Meaning

A ridiculous but amusing person; a clown or jester.

Example

He acted like a buffoon at the party, making everyone laugh.

他在派对上像个小丑一样表演，让每个人都笑了。

B2 adjective /æbˈnɔːr.məl/

abnormal

异常的

Meaning

deviating from what is normal or usual, typically in a way that is undesirable

Example

The doctor noticed an abnormal growth in the patient’s lung.

医生注意到病人肺部出现了异常的生长。

B1 noun /ˈrʌbɪʃ/

Rubbish

垃圾; 无用的东西; 胡说

Meaning

waste material; refuse or litter; nonsense or worthless things

Example

Please throw the rubbish in the bin.

请把垃圾丢进垃圾桶。

B1 noun /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ.mənt/

engagement

参与, 订婚

Meaning

The action of engaging or being engaged; participation or involvement.

Example

Social media engagement helps brands connect with their audience.

社交媒体参与帮助品牌与其受众建立联系。

A2 noun /bæˈleɪ/

ballet

芭蕾舞

Meaning

a highly stylized and artistic form of dance

Example

She has trained for years in classical ballet.

她已经训练多年了，专攻古典芭蕾舞。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈtrɛntʃt/

entrenched

根深蒂固

Meaning

Firmly established and unlikely to change.

Example

Corruption is deeply entrenched in the system.

腐败在这个系统中根深蒂固。

C1 adjective ˌæd.vɚˈser.i.əl

adversarial

对抗的

Meaning

Involving or characterized by conflict or opposition.

Example

The two companies have an adversarial relationship in the market.

这两家公司在市场上有对抗的关系。

C1 noun /fɪˈlæn.θrə.pɪst/

philanthropist

慈善家

Meaning

a person who seeks to promote the welfare of others, especially by donating money to good causes

Example

The philanthropist donated millions to build schools in rural areas.

慈善家捐赠了数百万美元用于建设农村地区的学校。

B2 adverb /ˌælfəˈbɛtɪkli/

alphabetically

按字母顺序

Meaning

in the order of the letters of the alphabet

Example

The names are listed alphabetically in the register.

这些名字在登记册中按字母顺序排列。

B2 adjective /ˈkɒmɪkəl/

comical

滑稽

Meaning

Funny in a strange or silly way; amusing.

Example

His comical expressions made everyone laugh.

他滑稽的表情让所有人都笑了。

B1 noun /ˌɡrædʒ.uˈeɪ.ʃən/

graduation

Meaning

the act of receiving a degree or diploma after completing a course of study

Example

Her parents attended her graduation ceremony with pride.

A1 noun, verb /hɛd/

head

头 / 领导

Meaning

The upper part of the human body or to lead or be in charge of something.

Example

She turned her head to look out the window.

她转动头来向窗外看。

B2 noun /ɡroʊθ ˈmaɪnd.sɛt/

growth mindset

成长心态

Meaning

A mindset that believes in learning, developing, and improving skills.

Example

A growth mindset helps individuals embrace challenges.

成长心态帮助个人迎接挑战。

A2 adjective, noun /dɛd/

dead

死的

Meaning

No longer alive; the end of life.

Example

The old tree is completely dead.

那棵老树已经完全死了。

B2 noun /menˈtæləti/

Mentality

心态; 思维方式

Meaning

The characteristic attitude of mind or way of thinking of a person or group

Example

The team needs to develop a winning mentality to succeed.

团队需要发展一种胜利的心态才能成功。

B1 adjective /ˌækəˈdɛmɪk/

academic

学术的

Meaning

related to education, learning, or scholarly activities

Example

She has an outstanding academic record.

她有一个卓越的学术记录。

B1 adjective /brɔːd/

Broad

宽广的; 广阔的; 覆盖大面积的

Meaning

wide; extensive; covering a large area

Example

The river is very broad at this point.

这条河在这一点上非常宽广。

C2 noun /weɪf/

Waif

无家可归或被遗弃的孩子；流浪的人或动物

Meaning

a homeless or abandoned child; a stray person or animal

Example

The charity helps waifs and strays find homes and families.

慈善机构帮助无家可归的孩子和流浪者找到家和家庭。

C2 noun /ˈsɪniæst/

cineast

电影迷

Meaning

A film enthusiast or filmmaker; a person deeply interested in cinema.

Example

As a true cineast, she spends most weekends watching classic films.

作为一位真正的电影迷，她大多数周末都在看经典电影。

C1 verb /dɪsˈkwɑːlɪfaɪ/

disqualify

取消资格

Meaning

to officially prevent someone from participating or being eligible

Example

The referee decided to disqualify the player for cheating.

裁判决定因作弊而取消球员资格。

C1 noun /ˈnɒnʃələns/

nonchalance

漫不经心

Meaning

A relaxed and calm state, showing lack of concern or interest.

Example

She answered the tough questions with surprising nonchalance.

她用出人意料的漫不经心回答了那些难题。

C2 adjective /ˈkʌsɪd/

cussed

倔强

Meaning

Annoyingly stubborn or difficult.

Example

He was too cussed to admit his mistake.

他太倔强，无法承认自己的错误。

B2 verb /ˈlaɪɪŋ/

lying

撒谎

Meaning

the act of not telling the truth

Example

He was caught lying about his grades.

他因撒谎关于他的成绩而被抓住。

C2 verb /ˈblændɪʃ/

blandish

奉承

Meaning

to flatter or coax someone with kind words or praise in order to influence them

Example

He blandished the officials with compliments to gain their support.

他为了得到支持而奉承官员。

C2 adjective /ɪnˈɛksərəbl/

inexorable

不可阻挡

Meaning

Impossible to stop or prevent; relentless.

Example

The inexorable rise of technology is changing every aspect of life.

技术的不可阻挡的崛起正在改变生活的方方面面。

C1 adjective /ˌeɪpəˈlɪtɪkəl/

apolitical

不关心政治

Meaning

not interested in or not connected with politics

Example

She prefers to stay apolitical and focus on her work.

她更喜欢保持不关心政治的态度，专注于自己的工作。

A2 noun tʃɔɪs

choice

选择

Meaning

An act of selecting or making a decision when faced with two or more possibilities.

Example

Choice enhances decision-making.

选择增强决策能力。

B2 noun /ˈæŋk.lət/

Anklet

脚链

Meaning

a piece of jewelry worn around the ankle

Example

She wore a beautiful silver anklet on her left foot.

她在左脚上戴着一个漂亮的银脚链。

B2 adjective /ˈfɪr.fəl/

fearful

害怕的

Meaning

feeling afraid or showing fear

Example

She was fearful of walking alone at night.

她害怕夜晚独自走路。

C2 adjective /dʒərˈmeɪn/

germane

lane

小路

Meaning

a narrow road or path, often in the countryside or for specific traffic

Example

They walked down a quiet country lane.

他们走在一条安静的乡间小路上。

A2 verb /ɪnˈvaɪt/

invite

邀请

Meaning

to ask someone to come to an event or to do something

Example

We should invite all our friends to the party.

我们应该邀请所有朋友参加聚会。