C1 noun /twɪt/

Twit

傻瓜; 嘲笑

Meaning

a silly or foolish person; to tease or make fun of someone

Example

Don't be such a twit and listen carefully.

不要做傻瓜，仔细听。

C1 adjective /ˈpɒs.tʃə.məs/

Posthumous

死后

Meaning

occurring or continuing after death; published after the author's death

Example

The author received a posthumous award for his last novel.

作者因其最后一部小说获得了死后奖项。

C2 noun /ˈrɛkjʊzənt/

recusant

拒抗者

Meaning

a person who refuses to submit to authority or comply with rules

Example

The recusant opposed the new law.

拒抗者反对了新法律。

C2 adjective/noun /haɪˈbɜːrniən/

hibernian

爱尔兰的

Meaning

Relating to Ireland or the Irish.

Example

He enjoyed reading about Hibernian culture and history.

他喜欢阅读关于爱尔兰文化和历史的书籍。

B1 adjective /ˈmæsɪv/

Massive

巨大的; 极其大的; 在大小或数量上巨大的

Meaning

extremely large; huge in size or amount

Example

The company made a massive profit this year.

公司今年获得了巨大的利润。

C1 adjective /həˈbɪtʃuəl/

habitual

习惯性的

Meaning

Done or doing constantly or as a habit; customary.

Example

He was a habitual latecomer to class.

他是一个上课习惯性迟到的人。

B2 noun /ˈprɛsɪdənt/

precedent

先例

Meaning

An earlier event or decision that serves as a guide or example for future similar situations.

Example

The judge’s ruling set a new precedent for similar cases.

法官的裁决为类似案件设立了一个新的先例。

A1 noun /miːt/

Meat

肉

Meaning

animal flesh used as food

Example

We bought fresh meat from the butcher shop.

我们从肉店买了新鲜的肉。

B2 noun /sliːv/

Sleeve

袖子

Meaning

the part of a garment that covers the arm

Example

She rolled up her sleeves before starting to cook.

她在开始做饭前卷起了袖子。

C1 verb /kənˈviːn/

convene

集合，召集会议或集会

Meaning

to come together or assemble, especially for a meeting or formal gathering

Example

The board will convene tomorrow to discuss the new policy.

董事会将在明天召开，讨论新的政策。

C1 noun /ˈwɔː.tər ˈspɪn.ɪtʃ/

Water Spinach

水菠菜

Meaning

A semi-aquatic leafy vegetable with hollow stems, popular in Asian cuisine

Example

Water spinach grows well in wet soil.

水菠菜在湿润的土壤中生长得很好。

C2 adjective ɪnˈdɒm.ɪ.tə.bəl

indomitable

不可征服

Meaning

Impossible to subdue or defeat.

Example

Her indomitable spirit helped her overcome adversity.

她那不可征服的精神帮助她克服了逆境。

C2 noun /ɪnˈkʌmbrəns/

encumbrance

负担 / 障碍

Meaning

a burden or obstacle that makes progress or movement difficult

Example

Debt can become a serious encumbrance in life.

债务可能成为生活中的严重负担。

C2 verb /ˈeksɔːrsaɪz/

exorcise

Meaning

To drive out an evil spirit or bad influence through rituals or prayers.

Example

The priest was called to exorcise the spirit from the house.

C1 noun /ɡeɪt/

gait

走路姿势

Meaning

A person's manner of walking.

Example

His slow gait showed that he was tired.

他缓慢的步伐显示他累了。

B1 adverb /ɛtˈsɛtərə/

etcetera

等等

Meaning

used at the end of a list to indicate that other similar items are included

Example

She bought apples, oranges, bananas, etcetera from the market.

她从市场买了苹果、橙子、香蕉等等。

B2 noun /ˈpɜr.mə.nəns/

Permanence

持久性

Meaning

the state or quality of lasting or remaining unchanged indefinitely; enduring nature

Example

The permanence of the stone monument impressed all visitors.

石雕纪念碑的永久性给所有参观者留下了深刻的印象。

C1 adjective /ˈdraʊ.zi/

Drowsy

困倦的; 疲倦的; 无精打采的

Meaning

feeling sleepy and lethargic; half asleep; tired

Example

I felt drowsy after the heavy meal.

吃完重餐后我感到困倦。

B1 noun /foʊk/

folk

人们

Meaning

people in general, often referring to a group or community

Example

Country folk often live a simple life.

乡村人通常过着简单的生活。

C2 noun /rɪˈfɛkʃən/

refection

餐点 / 进餐

Meaning

a meal or the act of taking food and drink

Example

The monks gathered for their evening refection.

僧侣们聚集在一起，享用晚餐。

A1 pronoun /ˈɛvribɒdi/

everybody

大家

Meaning

all people; everyone

Example

Everybody enjoyed the party.

大家都享受了派对。

A1 numeral /fɔːr/

four

四

Meaning

The number equivalent to the sum of two and two; one more than three.

Example

She has four books on her desk.

她的桌子上有四本书。

B1 noun /ˈwɜːrkaʊt/

workout

锻炼

Meaning

a session of physical exercise or training to improve fitness or health

Example

She does a full-body workout every morning before work.

她每天早上在上班前做全身锻炼。

C1 adjective /məˈnɒtənəs/

Monotonous

单调的; 无聊的; 重复的

Meaning

lacking in variety; tediously unvarying; boring and repetitive

Example

The monotonous sound of the rain made everyone feel sleepy.

雨的单调声音让每个人都感到困倦。

A2 verb /əˈreɪndʒ/

arrange

安排

Meaning

to organize or put in order; to plan or prepare

Example

She arranged the flowers in a vase.

她把花插在花瓶里。

C2 noun /əˈsper.ɪ.ti/

asperity

Meaning

Harshness of tone, manner, or surface.

Example

She spoke with asperity when she was interrupted.

C2 adjective /bruːsk/ or /brʌsk/

brusque

粗暴

Meaning

abrupt or blunt in manner or speech, often seen as rude

Example

His brusque reply ended the conversation.

他那粗暴的回答结束了谈话。

C1 noun /ˈpraɪ.meɪt/

primate

灵长类动物, 类人猿

Meaning

A member of the group of animals including humans, apes, and monkeys.

Example

Humans are classified as primates.

人类被归类为灵长类动物。

C1 noun /poʊˈlær.ɪ.ti/

polarity

极性

Meaning

the state of having two opposite or contradictory tendencies, opinions, or aspects

Example

The polarity between the two political parties is growing stronger.

两个政治党派之间的极性越来越强。

B2 noun /ˈɔːkʃən/

Auction

拍卖

Meaning

a public sale in which goods or property are sold to the highest bidder

Example

The antique furniture was sold at an auction last weekend.

古董家具在上周末的拍卖会上售出。

A2 adjective /hjuːdʒ/

huge

巨大的

Meaning

extremely large in size or amount

Example

The stadium was filled with a huge crowd.

体育场被一群巨大的观众填满。

C1 adjective /ˈkjʊərəbl/

curable

可治愈的

Meaning

Able to be cured or healed.

Example

The doctor assured her that the disease was curable.

医生向她保证，这种疾病是可治愈的。

B2 verb /əˈsaɪn/

assign

分配

Meaning

to give someone a task, duty, or responsibility

Example

The manager will assign tasks to the new employees.

经理将给新员工分配任务。

A2 noun ɪˈmɜː.dʒən.si

emergency

紧急情况

Meaning

A sudden situation that is dangerous or serious and needs immediate attention or action.

Example

A financial emergency can arise at any time.

财务紧急情况可以随时发生。

A2 noun /naɪf/

Knife

刀

Meaning

a cutting instrument with a sharp blade

Example

She used a sharp knife to cut the vegetables for dinner.

她用一把锋利的刀切菜做晚餐。

C1 noun /ˌɪntərˈmɪʃən/

intermission

中场休息

Meaning

A pause or break, especially during a performance or event.

Example

The play had a twenty-minute intermission.

话剧有二十分钟的中场休息。

B2 noun /pʌls/

Pulse

豆类

Meaning

edible seeds of leguminous plants such as lentils, beans, and peas

Example

Pulses are an excellent source of protein for vegetarians.

豆类是素食者的优秀蛋白质来源。

C1 noun /ɡəˈrɪlə/

guerrilla

Meaning

a member of a small independent group taking part in irregular fighting, typically against larger forces

Example

The guerrilla fighters used ambushes to attack enemy positions.

C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈtriːvəbl/

irretrievable

不可恢复

Meaning

impossible to recover or regain

Example

The documents were lost in an irretrievable way after the fire.

文件在火灾后以不可恢复的方式丢失。

B2 noun /siːdʒ/

Sieze

围困

Meaning

a military operation to capture a place by surrounding it and cutting off supplies

Example

The siege of the castle lasted for three months.

城堡的围困持续了三个月。

C2 verb /priːˈdɛstɪn/

predestine

预定

Meaning

to determine or decide something in advance, often regarded as being fixed by fate or divine will

Example

They believed their paths were predestined by fate.

他们相信他们的道路是命运注定的。

C1 adjective /ˌɔːtəˈkrætɪk/

autocratic

专制

Meaning

Relating to a ruler who has absolute power and does not consult others.

Example

The manager’s autocratic style discouraged employees from sharing their ideas.

经理的专制风格使员工不愿意分享他们的想法。

B1 verb /ɪnˈvɑːlv/

involve

涉及

Meaning

to include as a necessary part, or to engage someone in an activity

Example

The project will involve several departments working together.

这个项目将涉及多个部门共同合作。

C1 noun ˌæprɪˈhɛnʃən

apprehension

忧虑

Meaning

Anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen.

Example

There is an apprehension about the depletion of fish stocks.

对鱼类资源减少的忧虑正在增加。

C2 noun /ˌθɜː.məʊˈdʒen.ɪ.sɪs/

thermogenesis

热量生产过程

Meaning

The process of heat production in living organisms, often associated with burning calories and energy expenditure.

Example

Spicy foods can enhance thermogenesis and calorie burning.

辛辣食物可以增强热生热和卡路里燃烧。

C2 adjective /bɪˈhoʊldən/

beholden

感激或负债

Meaning

indebted or obliged to someone for a service or help

Example

He felt beholden to his mentor for all the guidance.

他对他的导师感到感激，因为得到所有的指导。

C2 noun, verb /ˈkaʊntərˌtʃɑːrdʒ/

countercharge

反诉

Meaning

an opposing charge or accusation; to make an opposing attack

Example

The lawyer filed a countercharge against the accuser.

律师对指控者提起了反诉。

C2 noun /proʊˈdʒɛnɪtər/

progenitor

祖先

Meaning

a direct ancestor; a person or thing that originates something

Example

Researchers traced the custom back to a common progenitor.

研究人员追溯了这个习俗，发现它源自一个共同的祖先。

C2 noun /ˈdɛkəˌɡræm/

decagram

十克

Meaning

A metric unit of mass equal to ten grams.

Example

The package weighed exactly one decagram.

包裹的重量正好是一个十克。

A2 noun /ˈɔːtəm/

autumn

秋天

Meaning

the season between summer and winter, when leaves fall from trees

Example

The trees look beautiful in autumn, with colorful leaves falling.

秋天的树木看起来很美，五彩斑斓的树叶正在掉落。

A2 noun /vəˈkæbjʊləri/

vocabulary

词汇

Meaning

the set of words known and used by a person, group, or language; the words used in a particular field or subject

Example

Reading every day helps improve your vocabulary.

每天阅读有助于提高你的词汇量。

C1 noun /məˈnɒɡəmi/

monogamy

一夫一妻制

Meaning

The practice of being married to or in a relationship with only one person at a time.

Example

Many cultures encourage monogamy as the ideal form of marriage.

许多文化鼓励一夫一妻制作为理想的婚姻形式。

B1 noun ˌɪnspɪˈreɪʃən

inspiration

灵感

Meaning

The process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, especially to do something creative.

Example

His journey to success became an inspiration for many.

他的成功之路成为了许多人的灵感。

B2 verb /blɜːr/

blur

模糊

Meaning

to make something unclear or difficult to see

Example

Tears blurred her vision.

眼泪模糊了她的视线。

B2 noun /ɡʌlf/

Gulf

海湾

Meaning

a deep inlet of the sea almost surrounded by land; a wide gap or difference between people or groups

Example

The Persian Gulf is an important waterway for international shipping and oil transport.

波斯湾是国际航运和石油运输的重要水道。

B2 verb ɪmˈpaʊərɪŋ

empowering

授权

Meaning

Giving someone the authority or power to do something; making someone stronger and more confident.

Example

Empowering children can lead to societal progress.

授权儿童可以促进社会进步。

C1 adjective /ˌkɒnvəˈlɛsnt/

convalescent

恢复中的，正在从疾病或治疗中恢复

Meaning

recovering from an illness or medical treatment

Example

The hospital has a special ward for convalescent patients.

医院有一个特别的病房，供恢复中的病人使用。

B2 verb ɪnˈfɔːrsɪŋ

enforcing

执行

Meaning

To compel observance of or compliance with a law, rule, or obligation.

Example

Enforcing strict laws is necessary to prevent violations.

执行严格的法律是防止违规的必要条件。

B2 adjective /əˈpærənt/

apparent

显而易见

Meaning

Clearly visible or understood; obvious.

Example

It soon became apparent that he was not telling the truth.

很快就变得显而易见，他没有说实话。

B1 adjective /fɒnd/

fond

喜爱

Meaning

having a strong liking or affection for something or someone

Example

She is fond of painting and spends hours in front of her canvas.

她非常喜爱画画，并且在画布前面花费了几个小时。

C1 adjective /ˈtɔːrtʃuəs/

tortuous

曲折，复杂

Meaning

Full of twists and turns; excessively complex or complicated.

Example

The tortuous mountain road made driving very difficult.

曲折的山路让驾驶变得非常困难。

C2 adjective /ˌfærɪˈseɪɪkəl/

pharisaical

伪善的

Meaning

Excessively concerned with formal rules or outward show of morality, often in a hypocritical way.

Example

His pharisaical behavior made people doubt his sincerity.

他的伪善行为让人怀疑他的真诚。

B1 noun ˌdemənˈstreɪʃənz

demonstrations

示威

Meaning

The action or process of showing the existence or truth of something by giving proof or evidence.

Example

Demonstrations occurred on March 11.

示威活动发生在3月11日。

C1 noun /ˈzoʊdiæk/

Zodiac

星座

Meaning

a belt of the heavens within which lie the paths of the sun, moon, and planets; the twelve astrological signs

Example

What is your zodiac sign?

你的星座是什么？

A1 pronoun /jɔːrz/

yours

你的

Meaning

belonging to or associated with the person or people that the speaker is addressing

Example

This pen is yours.

这支钢笔是你的。

A1 noun /ʃɒp/

shop

商店

Meaning

a place where goods are sold to customers

Example

I need to go to the shop to buy some groceries.

我需要去商店买一些杂货。

C1 noun /ˌæfəˈdeɪvɪt/

affidavit

宣誓书

Meaning

a written statement confirmed by oath or affirmation, used as evidence in court

Example

The witness submitted an affidavit to the court.

证人向法院提交了一份宣誓书。

B2 noun/verb rɪˈfɔːm

reform

改革

Meaning

Make changes in (something, typically a social, political, or economic institution or practice) in order to improve it.

Example

Reform in the education system was a priority.

教育系统的改革是优先事项。

C1 noun /fəˈrɒs.ə.ti/

ferocity

凶猛，暴力，强度

Meaning

The state or quality of being ferocious; extreme fierceness or violence.

Example

The storm's ferocity was devastating.

风暴的猛烈程度是毁灭性的。

C2 adjective /ˈræfɪʃ/

raffish

不拘一格且稍微不太体面但又很有吸引力

Meaning

unconventional and slightly disreputable but attractive

Example

He had a raffish charm that made him popular in the city.

他有一种迷人的雷菲什魅力，使他在城市里非常受欢迎。

B2 noun /ˈkaʊn.səl.ər/

counselor

顾问

Meaning

a person trained to give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems

Example

The school counselor helped the student deal with stress.

学校的顾问帮助学生应对压力。

B2 noun /lɪm/

limb

肢体

Meaning

an arm or leg of a person or animal; a large branch of a tree

Example

He broke a limb while climbing the tree.

他在爬树时摔断了一只肢体。

B2 noun /koʊˈɪn.sɪ.dəns/

Coincidence

巧合

Meaning

a remarkable occurrence of events or circumstances without apparent causal connection; chance happening

Example

It was a strange coincidence that they both wore the same dress to the party.

这是一个奇怪的巧合，他们俩都穿着相同的衣服参加派对。

C2 noun /skæd/

scad

斯卡德鱼

Meaning

A type of fish of the jack family; also informally means a large number or quantity.

Example

The fisherman caught a scad in the net.

渔夫在网中抓住了一条斯卡德。

C2 noun /ˈdɒldrəmz/

doldrums

Meaning

A state of inactivity, stagnation, or low spirits; also a region near the equator with calm winds.

Example

After the project failed, the team was stuck in the doldrums for months.

C1 adjective /kɔɪ/

coy

害羞的, 内向的

Meaning

reluctant to give details or reveal feelings; shy or reserved

Example

She gave a coy smile when asked about her plans.

当被问及她的计划时，她露出了一丝害羞的微笑。

C1 noun /ˈpærəbl/

parable

寓言

Meaning

A simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson.

Example

Jesus often taught using a parable to convey deeper truths.

耶稣常常用寓言教导深刻的真理。

C2 noun /prɪˈsɛʃən/

precession

进动

Meaning

The slow movement of the axis of a spinning body around another axis, often referring to Earth's rotation.

Example

Astronomers study the precession of the equinoxes.

天文学家研究春分点的进动。

B1 noun /ˈbækʌp/

backup

备份

Meaning

a copy of data stored separately to protect against loss

Example

Make sure to have a backup of your important files.

确保备份您的重要文件。

C1 adjective /ɪɡˈzæspəˌreɪtɪd/

exasperated

非常恼火

Meaning

greatly annoyed or irritated

Example

She gave him an exasperated look after his repeated mistakes.

在他的重复错误后，她给了他一个非常恼火的眼神。

B2 noun /heɪst/

Haste

匆忙; 急切

Meaning

swiftness of motion; urgent need of quick action; excessive speed or urgency

Example

In his haste to catch the train, he forgot to take his wallet from the table.

因为急于赶上火车，他忘了从桌子上拿走钱包。

C2 verb /breɪ/

bray

驴叫

Meaning

To make a loud, harsh sound like a donkey.

Example

The donkey began to bray loudly in the field.

驴子在田地里开始大声叫。

B2 adjective prɪˈlɪm.ɪ.nər.i

preliminary

初步

Meaning

Denoting an action or event preceding or done in preparation for something fuller or more important.

Example

Preliminary steps are crucial before the main project.

初步步骤在主要项目之前至关重要。

B2 noun ˈbleɪzə

blazer

西装外套

Meaning

A coloured jacket worn by members of a club, team, or school as part of a uniform.

Example

He looked sharp in his navy blue blazer at the event.

他在活动中穿着海军蓝色的西装外套，看起来很时尚。

C1 verb /splaɪs/

splice

拼接

Meaning

to join two pieces of rope, film, or other material by weaving or attaching them together

Example

The technician spliced the two wires to restore the connection.

技术员将两根电线拼接起来以恢复连接。

C1 noun /trænsˈfjuːʒən/

transfusion

输血

Meaning

the process of transferring blood or another fluid into a person's vein

Example

The patient received a blood transfusion after the accident.

事故后病人接受了输血。

C1 noun /ˈmʌltɪtuːd/

multitude

大量

Meaning

A large number of people or things.

Example

A multitude of fans gathered at the stadium.

大量的粉丝聚集在体育场。

C1 noun /ˌvaɪ.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

viability

可行性

Meaning

Ability to work successfully; feasibility.

Example

The viability of the project depends on funding.

项目的可行性取决于资金。

A2 verb /ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd/

recommend

milieu

环境

Meaning

A person's social environment or surroundings.

Example

She grew up in an artistic milieu.

她在艺术的环境中长大。

B2 noun noʊˈbel praɪz

Nobel Prize

诺贝尔奖

Meaning

Any of six international prizes awarded annually for outstanding work in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature, economics, and the promotion of peace.

Example

Nobel Prize recognition evaded Bose's contributions.

诺贝尔奖的认可未能体现博斯的贡献。

C2 noun /ˈtrʌmpəri/

trumpery

毫无价值的废话或浮华但无价值的东西

Meaning

worthless nonsense or showy but worthless things

Example

The speech was full of political trumpery.

这个演讲充满了政治废话。

A1 verb /pliːz/

please

使愉快

Meaning

to make someone happy or satisfied; used as a polite request

Example

His performance pleased the audience.

他的表现让观众感到满意。

C1 noun /ræmˈbuːtən/

Rambutan

红毛丹

Meaning

a tropical fruit with red spiky skin and white translucent sweet flesh similar to litchi

Example

The rambutan looks scary with its hairy skin but tastes very sweet inside.

红毛丹看起来很吓人，毛茸茸的皮肤，但里面的味道非常甜。

C2 noun /ˈmɛzməˌrɪzəm/

mesmerism

催眠术

Meaning

A state of fascination or hypnotism.

Example

The magician held the audience in a state of mesmerism.

魔术师让观众处于催眠状态。

C2 adjective /ˈwiːk niːd/

weak-kneed

胆小

Meaning

Lacking determination or courage; easily frightened or yielding.

Example

The leader was criticized for being weak-kneed in the face of opposition.

领导者因在面对反对时胆小而受到批评。

B2 noun /ˈɪə.rə/

Era

时代

Meaning

a long and distinct period of history with a particular feature or characteristic

Example

The Renaissance was an era of great artistic and cultural achievement.

文艺复兴是一个伟大的艺术和文化成就的时代。

B2 noun /ˌɡriːn ˈen.ə.dʒi/

green energy

绿色能源

Meaning

Energy derived from renewable sources that have minimal environmental impact.

Example

Green energy reduces environmental harm.

绿色能源减少了环境破坏。

A2 verb /bet/

bet

打赌

Meaning

to risk money on the outcome of something; to be confident

Example

I bet it will rain tomorrow.

我打赌明天会下雨。

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 verb /diːm/

deem

认为, 判断

Meaning

to regard or consider in a specified way

Example

The project was deemed a success by the board.

该项目被董事会认为是成功的。

C1 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈkluːsɪv/

inconclusive

不确定的

Meaning

Not leading to a definite result or decision.

Example

The investigation remained inconclusive due to a lack of evidence.

由于缺乏证据，调查仍然是没有结果的。

B2 adjective, noun /ɪzˈreɪli/

israeli

以色列的

Meaning

relating to Israel or its people; a person from Israel

Example

She works for an Israeli company.

她在一家以色列公司工作。

C1 noun /ˈdɛməɡɒɡ/

demagogue

民粹主义者

Meaning

A political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular desires and prejudices rather than by using rational argument.

Example

The crowd was swayed by the fiery speeches of the demagogue.

人群受到了民粹主义者激烈演讲的影响。

C1 adjective /ˈkwiːzi/

queasy

恶心

Meaning

Feeling sick to one's stomach; nauseated.

Example

She felt queasy after the long boat ride.

她在长时间的船上旅行后感到恶心。

B2 noun /dʒɜːrk/

Jerk

震动；推撞；傻人

Meaning

a quick, sharp, sudden movement; an abrupt pull or twist; a foolish person

Example

The sudden jerk of the train caused passengers to lose their balance momentarily.

火车的突然震动使乘客暂时失去了平衡。

B1 noun /ˈpeɪstri/

pastry

糕点

Meaning

a baked food product made from flour, fat, and water, often sweet or savory

Example

I bought a box of fresh pastries for breakfast.

我买了一个盒子的新鲜糕点作为早餐。

B2 verb /ɪnˈdʒɛkt/

inject

注射

Meaning

To introduce a substance, especially a drug, into the body using a needle.

Example

The nurse will inject the vaccine into the patient's arm.

护士将疫苗注射到病人的手臂中。

C2 verb /bɪˈteɪk/

betake

前往；转而从事

Meaning

to go or resort to a place or course of action, especially as a response; to apply oneself

Example

After dinner, she betook herself to her room to read.

晚饭后，她去自己的房间读书。

C2 noun /ˈbɒnəmi/

bonhomie

友善

Meaning

Cheerful friendliness and geniality.

Example

The meeting was filled with laughter and bonhomie.

会议充满了笑声和友善。

B2 noun /ˈθæŋksˌɡɪvɪŋ/

thanksgiving

感恩节

Meaning

an annual holiday in the US for giving thanks, celebrated with a meal

Example

We spent Thanksgiving dinner with our family.

我们与家人一起度过了感恩节晚餐。

B1 adjective /ˈsekənderi/

secondary

次要的

Meaning

Less important than something else; derived from or dependent on something primary.

Example

Safety is our primary concern, while speed is only secondary.

安全是我们的主要关注，而速度只是次要的。

B2 noun rɪˈsɛʃ.ən

recession

经济衰退

Meaning

A period of temporary economic decline during which trade and industrial activity are reduced.

Example

The country faced a severe recession due to the financial crisis.

由于金融危机，该国面临严重的经济衰退。

B1 noun /ˈæbsəns/

Absence

缺席

Meaning

the state of being away from a place or person; lack or non-existence

Example

His absence from the meeting was noticed by everyone.

他缺席的会议被大家注意到了。

C1 noun /ˈmɜːrdʒər/

merger

合并

Meaning

The combination of two or more companies into a single entity.

Example

The merger of the two firms created the largest bank in the region.

这两家公司的合并创造了该地区最大的银行。

C1 verb /ˈkrɒs.briːd/

crossbreed

杂交

Meaning

to produce an animal or plant by mating two different breeds, varieties, or species

Example

Farmers crossbreed cows to improve milk production.

农民通过交配不同品种的牛来提高奶产量。

B2 noun /stjuːˈpɪdəti/

stupidity

愚蠢

Meaning

lack of intelligence or common sense

Example

His stupidity caused a lot of problems for the team.

他的愚蠢给团队带来了很多问题。

B1 noun/adjective /ˌkærəktəˈrɪstɪk/

characteristic

特征

Meaning

A distinguishing quality or feature of a person, place, or thing.

Example

Kindness is a characteristic of true leadership.

善良是一个真正领导力的特征。

B1 noun /ˈfɔːr.mæt/

Format

格式

Meaning

the way in which something is arranged or set out; the shape, size, and presentation of a book or document

Example

Please submit your report in PDF format by the end of the week.

请在本周末之前以PDF格式提交您的报告。

C1 verb /ˈslɪðər/

slither

滑行

Meaning

to move smoothly over a surface with a twisting, sliding motion, like a snake

Example

The snake slithered through the grass.

蛇穿过草地滑行。

B2 verb /wɛd/

wed

结婚

Meaning

to marry someone; to enter into a marriage

Example

They decided to wed in a small ceremony by the beach.

他们决定在海滩举行一个小型婚礼。