C1 adjective /juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/

ubiquitous

无处不在

Meaning

Existing or being everywhere at the same time.

Example

Social media has become ubiquitous among young people.

社交媒体在年轻人中变得无处不在。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈfrɛndli/

unfriendly

不友好的

Meaning

not kind or welcoming; hostile or cold in behavior or attitude

Example

The shop owner seemed unfriendly to new customers.

店主对新顾客显得不友好。

B1 noun /ˈjuːs.fəl.nəs/

Usefulness

有用性

Meaning

the quality of being useful; practical value or helpfulness

Example

The usefulness of this tool became apparent during the project.

这个工具的有用性在项目过程中变得显而易见。

B1 adjective /ˌʌnˈɪntrəstɪŋ/

uninteresting

无趣的

Meaning

not holding attention or curiosity; boring

Example

The lecture was uninteresting and difficult to stay focused on.

这次讲座很无趣，很难集中注意力。

B2 noun ˌɜːbənaɪˈzeɪʃən

urbanization

城市化

Meaning

The process by which towns and cities are formed and become larger as more people begin living and working in central areas.

Example

Urbanization leads to more developed infrastructure.

城市化导致更先进的基础设施。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈmænɪdʒəbəl/

Unmanageable

无法控制的; 失控

Meaning

difficult or impossible to control or handle

Example

The large class became unmanageable without proper supervision.

没有适当的监督，班级变得无法控制。

C2 adjective /ʌnˈtiːtʃəbəl/

unteachable

不可教的

Meaning

not able or willing to learn; resistant to instruction or guidance

Example

He was so stubborn that he became almost unteachable.

他非常固执，几乎变得不可教。

A1 noun /ˈʌŋkəl/

uncle

叔叔/舅舅

Meaning

the brother of one's father or mother

Example

My uncle is visiting us next week.

我的叔叔下周会来看我们。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈtoʊld/

Untold

不可计数的; 无尽的

Meaning

very great in amount or degree; countless; immeasurable

Example

The earthquake caused untold damage to the city.

地震对城市造成了无法计数的损害。

C2 verb /ʌpˈbreɪd/

upbraid

斥责

Meaning

To scold or criticize someone harshly.

Example

The teacher upbraided the student for being late again.

老师因为学生再次迟到而训斥了他。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈɒnəd/

unhonoured

未受尊敬的

Meaning

not respected or given the recognition that is deserved; treated without honor

Example

He felt unhonoured after his years of service were ignored.

他的多年服务被忽视后，他感到自己未受尊敬。

C1 verb /ʌnˈmɑːsk/

unmask

揭露；暴露真相

Meaning

to remove a mask or covering; to reveal the true identity, nature, or intentions of someone or something

Example

The investigation helped unmask the real culprit behind the crime.

调查帮助揭露了犯罪背后的真正罪犯。

C1 verb /ʌnˈnɜːrv/

unnerve

失去信心

Meaning

to make someone lose confidence, courage, or composure

Example

The hostile questions began to unnerve the witness.

敌对问题开始让证人感到不安。

C2 verb /ʌnˈɑːrm/

unarm

解除武装

Meaning

to remove weapons from someone or to deprive of means of attack or defense

Example

The soldiers were ordered to unarm the prisoners.

士兵接到命令解除囚犯的武装。

B2 adjective /ˈjuː.nɪ.faɪd/

unified

统一

Meaning

Made into a whole or joined together.

Example

A unified approach fosters better outcomes.

统一的方法促进了更好的结果。

C2 verb /ˈʌndjʊleɪt/

undulate

波动

Meaning

To move with a smooth, wave-like motion.

Example

The snake undulated across the sand.

蛇在沙滩上蜿蜒前行。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈwɜːrði/

Unworthy

不配; 没有价值

Meaning

not deserving respect or attention; lacking worth or merit

Example

He felt unworthy of such praise and recognition.

他觉得自己不配得到这样的赞扬和认可。

C2 adjective /ˌʌnrɪˈmɪtɪŋ/

unremitting

不断的

Meaning

Never relaxing or stopping; persistent.

Example

Her unremitting efforts finally paid off.

她不懈的努力终于得到了回报。

C1 noun /ˈʌp.ʃɒt/

Upshot

结果; 结论

Meaning

the final result or outcome of a series of events; conclusion

Example

The upshot of the meeting was a decision to postpone the project.

会议的结果是决定推迟项目。

B2 noun /ʌnˈkaɪndnəs/

unkindness

不友善

Meaning

lack of kindness; cruel or inconsiderate behavior

Example

His unkindness hurt her feelings deeply.

他的不友善深深伤害了她的感情。

B1 preposition, adverb, adjective /ˌʌndərˈniːθ/

underneath

在……下面

Meaning

Located directly below or beneath something

Example

The keys were hidden underneath the pile of papers.

钥匙被隐藏在那堆文件下面。

C1 adjective /ˌʌnəbˈtruːsɪv/

unobtrusive

不引人注目

Meaning

not attracting attention; blending in without causing notice

Example

The security cameras are designed to be unobtrusive.

安全摄像头被设计成不引人注目。

B2 adjective /ʌnfəˈmɪl.jər/

Unfamiliar

不熟悉的; 陌生的

Meaning

not known or recognized; strange

Example

The city was unfamiliar to me since I had never been there before.

这座城市对我来说很陌生，因为我以前从未去过那里。

A2 adjective /ʌnˈkʌmf.tə.bəl/

Uncomfortable

不舒服

Meaning

causing or feeling slight pain or physical discomfort; making someone feel embarrassed, awkward, or anxious

Example

The chair was so uncomfortable that I couldn't sit in it for more than ten minutes.

这个椅子太不舒服了，我坐在上面超过十分钟就坐不下来了。

B1 adjective /juːˈniːk/

Unique

独特的; 唯一的; 稀有的

Meaning

being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else

Example

Every snowflake is unique in its pattern.

每一片雪花在它的图案中都是独一无二的。

C2 verb /ʌnˈjoʊk/

unyoke

解开

Meaning

To release from a yoke or to free from restraint or obligation.

Example

The farmer unyoked the oxen after a long day of work.

农民在长时间工作后解开了牛的套索。

C1 adjective /ˌʌnˈɪntɪmeɪtɪŋ/

unintimating

没有暗示

Meaning

Not giving a hint or suggestion; not indicating.

Example

His unintimating tone gave no clue of his true feelings.

他的没有暗示的语气没有透露他真正的感受。

A2 adjective /ˈjuːs.ləs/

Useless

无用

Meaning

having no beneficial purpose; not useful

Example

This broken computer is completely useless.

这个坏掉的电脑完全是无用的。

B2 adjective /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsəl/

Universal

普遍的

Meaning

applicable to all cases; existing everywhere

Example

Music is a universal language that everyone understands.

音乐是一种普遍的语言，人人都能理解。

B1 adjective /ˌʌnbɪˈliːvəbəl/

Unbelievable

难以置信

Meaning

impossible to believe; extremely surprising or remarkable

Example

The magician's performance was absolutely unbelievable.

魔术师的表演简直令人难以置信。

A2 verb /ʌpˈset/

upset

烦扰

Meaning

to make someone worried, sad, or angry; to disturb

Example

The bad news upset everyone.

坏消息 upset 每个人。

A1 preposition /ˈʌndər/

under

下

Meaning

in or to a lower position than something

Example

The cat is under the table.

猫在桌子下面。

C2 adjective /ʌnəˈpiːzd/

unappeased

不平息的

Meaning

Not satisfied or calmed; still feeling discontent or anger

Example

Despite the apology, she remained unappeased.

尽管道歉，她仍然不平息的。

B2 adverb /ʌnˈsɜːrtənli/

uncertainly

不确定地

Meaning

in a way that shows doubt or lack of certainty

Example

She glanced uncertainly at the complicated instructions.

她不确定地看着复杂的说明。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈiːzi/

Uneasy

不安的; 焦虑的; 不舒服的

Meaning

worried; anxious; uncomfortable; restless

Example

She felt uneasy about walking alone at night.

她在夜晚独自行走时感到不安。

B2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈveɪləbəl/

unavailable

不可用

Meaning

Not able to be obtained, reached, or used; not present or accessible.

Example

The manager was unavailable to take calls during the meeting.

经理在会议期间不可用，无法接听电话。

C2 verb /ʌnˈfɛtər/

unfetter

解开束缚

Meaning

to release from restraint or restriction; to free

Example

The new law will unfetter small businesses from excessive regulations.

新法律将使小企业免于过多的规定。

C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈteɪnəbl/

unattainable

无法实现的

Meaning

impossible to achieve, reach, or accomplish

Example

For many, becoming a professional athlete remains an unattainable dream.

对许多人来说，成为职业运动员仍然是一个无法实现的梦想。

C2 adjective /ʌnˈflɛdʒd/

unfledged

未经训练的

Meaning

Inexperienced, immature, or not fully developed.

Example

The unfledged writer struggled to complete his first novel.

这个未经训练的作家难以完成他的第一本小说。

A1 adverb /ˈjuː.ʒu.ə.li/

Usually

通常; 一般

Meaning

in most cases; generally; as a rule

Example

I usually wake up at 7 AM every morning.

我通常每天早上7点起床。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈhɜːd/

Unheard

未听到的; 未知的

Meaning

not heard or listened to; not given a hearing; unknown or unfamiliar

Example

His complaints went unheard by the management.

他的投诉没有被管理层听到。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈkɒm.prə.maɪ.zɪŋ/

Uncompromising

不妥协, 固执

Meaning

unwilling to change one's views or to agree about something; showing an unwillingness to make concessions to others

Example

He was uncompromising in his demand for a full apology.

他在要求完全道歉时非常坚决。

B2 noun /ʌnəˈbɪləti/

unability

无能

Meaning

the state of being unable to do something; incapacity

Example

His unability to solve the problem caused delays in the project.

他解决问题的无能导致了项目的延误。

B2 adjective /ˌʌnˈkɔːrdɪneɪtɪd/

uncoordinated

不协调; 笨拙

Meaning

lacking coordination, not well-organized or clumsy in movement

Example

His movements were uncoordinated, making him prone to accidents.

他的动作不协调，使他容易发生意外。

C2 adjective /ˌʌnsɛrəˈmoʊniəs/

unceremonious

不拘礼节/粗鲁

Meaning

Done without formality or courtesy; abrupt or rude.

Example

He made an unceremonious exit from the party.

他从派对上不拘礼节地离开。

C1 verb /ʌpˈruːt/

uproot

拔除

Meaning

To pull something out of the ground; to remove or displace completely.

Example

They uprooted the old tree from the garden.

他们从花园里把老树拔了出来。

A2 adjective /ˈʌɡ.li/

Ugly

丑陋的; 可憎的; 可怕的

Meaning

unpleasant or repulsive in appearance; morally reprehensible

Example

The old building looked ugly after years of neglect.

这座老建筑在多年疏忽之后看起来很丑。

B1 adjective /ˌʌndərˈstændəbl/

understandable

可以理解的

Meaning

Able to be understood; reasonable or justifiable.

Example

Her reaction was understandable given the situation.

考虑到情况，她的反应是可以理解的。

C2 adjective /ˌʌltrəˈmɒnteɪn/

ultramontane

教皇支持者

Meaning

beyond the mountains, especially referring to support for the Pope over local church authority

Example

The debate highlighted the ultramontane position in church politics.

辩论突出了教会政治中超山的立场。

C1 noun /ˈʌndərˌwɜːrld/

underworld

地下世界

Meaning

The criminal world of organized crime or the mythical world of the dead.

Example

The detective spent years studying the secrets of the underworld.

侦探花了很多年研究地下世界的秘密。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈmɒdɪfaɪd/

unmodified

未修改的

Meaning

not changed from its original form or state

Example

The data was used in its unmodified form for analysis.

这些数据以未修改的形式用于分析。

B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈskɔːr/

underscore

强调

Meaning

to emphasize or highlight something

Example

The incident underscored the need for better safety measures.

这起事件突显了更好安全措施的必要性。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈdʒʌst/

Unjust

不公正的; 错误的

Meaning

not fair or right; morally wrong

Example

The punishment was unjust for such a minor offense.

这个惩罚对于如此轻微的罪行来说是不公正的。

B2 adverb juːˈnæn.ɪ.məs.li

unanimously

一致通过

Meaning

With the agreement of all people involved; without opposition.

Example

The proposal was unanimously accepted.

提案得到了全体一致通过。

C1 adjective ˌʌn.pəˈtɜːbd

unperturbed

不为某事烦恼或困扰；冷静且镇定

Meaning

Not worried or disturbed by something; calm and composed.

Example

She remained unperturbed despite the challenges.

尽管有挑战，她依然保持冷静。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈbaɪəst/

unbiased

公正

Meaning

Not showing prejudice; impartial and fair.

Example

The report gave an unbiased view of the situation.

报告提供了该情况的公正观点。

Meaning

Designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive; relating to the doctrine that actions are right if they are useful or for the benefit of a majority.

Example

The building had a simple utilitarian design.

C2 noun/verb /ˈʌpˌkæst/

upcast

向上投掷

Meaning

Verb: To cast or throw upward. Noun: Something thrown or directed upward.

Example

The fisherman upcast his net into the air.

渔夫把他的网投向空中。

C1 verb /ˌʌndərˈsteɪt/

understate

低估

Meaning

To describe something as being less important or serious than it really is.

Example

He tends to understate his achievements.

他倾向于低估自己的成就。

B1 adjective /ˌʌnsəkˈsesfl/

Unsuccessful

失败的; 没有成功的;

Meaning

not achieving desired aims or results; failing to accomplish a purpose

Example

His unsuccessful attempt to climb the mountain left him disappointed.

他未能成功登上山顶，感到失望。

B1 adjective /ˈɜːrdʒənt/

Urgent

紧急

Meaning

requiring immediate action or attention; pressing

Example

The patient needs urgent medical attention.

病人需要紧急医疗照顾。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈwɪtɪŋ/

unwitting

无意的

Meaning

Not aware of what is happening; done without realizing.

Example

She became an unwitting participant in the scam.

她成了这场骗局中的一个无意的参与者。

C2 verb /ˌʌndərˈɡɜːrd/

undergird

支持，强化

Meaning

to provide support or foundation for; to strengthen

Example

Strong values undergird a healthy society.

强大的价值观支撑着一个健康的社会。

C1 adjective /ˌʌnəˈsjuːmɪŋ/

unassuming

谦虚

Meaning

Not pretentious or arrogant; modest.

Example

Despite his success, he remained unassuming and humble.

尽管他取得了成功，他仍然谦虚和谦逊。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈlaɪkli/

Unlikely

不太可能; 不大可能

Meaning

not likely to happen; improbable

Example

It's unlikely to rain today with such clear skies.

今天晴空万里，几乎不可能下雨。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈlɔːfl/

Unlawful

非法; 不合法

Meaning

not authorized by law; illegal

Example

The court declared the search unlawful.

法院宣布搜索是非法的。

C1 adjective /ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪəbəl/

unemployable

不适合就业

Meaning

Not able to be employed; lacking the skills or qualities necessary for employment

Example

Due to his criminal record, he was considered unemployable in most companies.

由于他的犯罪记录，他在大多数公司被认为是不适合就业。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈɜːrθli/

unearthly

超自然的

Meaning

Strange or unnatural in a way that seems not of this world

Example

The forest was filled with an unearthly glow.

森林中充满了超自然的光辉。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈsuːtəbl/

Unsuitable

不适合; 不合适

Meaning

not fitting or appropriate for a particular purpose or situation

Example

This formal dress is unsuitable for a casual beach party.

这件正式的衣服不适合参加随意的海滩派对。

C1 adjective + noun ʌnˈpresɪdentɪd ˈnɒlɪdʒ

unprecedented knowledge

前所未有的知识

Meaning

Information or understanding that has never been obtained or achieved before.

Example

Artemis will provide unprecedented knowledge about the solar system.

阿尔忏将提供关于太阳系的前所未有的知识。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈjuzd/

Unused

未使用的; 没有被使用

Meaning

not being used; not having been used before

Example

There are many unused rooms in this old mansion.

这个古老的豪宅里有许多未使用的房间。

B2 adjective /ˈʌt.ɚ/

Utter

完全的; 绝对的; 全部的

Meaning

complete; absolute; total

Example

The movie was an utter disaster at the box office.

这部电影在票房上完全失败了。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈsteɪbəl/

Unstable

不稳定

Meaning

likely to change; not steady or secure; unsteady

Example

The unstable economy made people worried about their jobs.

不稳定的经济让人们担心他们的工作。

B2 adverb /ʌnˈkaɪndli/

unkindly

残忍地

Meaning

in a cruel, harsh, or unsympathetic manner

Example

She spoke unkindly about her colleague during the meeting.

她在会议期间残忍地谈论了她的同事。

C2 adjective /juːˈʒʊəriəs/

usurious

高利贷的

Meaning

Charging excessively high interest rates on loans.

Example

The bank was accused of offering loans at usurious rates.

该银行被指控以高利贷利率提供贷款。

C2 adjective /ʌnˈflæpəbəl/

unflappable

冷静沉着

Meaning

calm and composed, especially in difficult situations

Example

Despite the crisis, he remained unflappable and confident.

尽管面临危机，他依然保持冷静沉着，充满自信。

A2 adjective /ˈjuːʒəl/

usual

常见

Meaning

habitually or typically occurring or done

Example

It’s our usual meeting spot.

这是我们常见的会议地点。

C2 noun /ɜːrˈbænɪti/

urbanity

都市气质

Meaning

refined courtesy, elegance, and sophistication in manner

Example

Her urbanity made her popular among diplomats and leaders.

她的都市气质让她在外交官和领导人中非常受欢迎。

B1 adjective /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/

Unexpected

出乎意料的; 令人惊讶的

Meaning

not expected or anticipated; surprising

Example

The unexpected news left everyone speechless.

出乎意料的消息让所有人都哑口无言。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪd/

Unqualified

不合格的; 无资格的;

Meaning

not having the necessary skills or qualifications; complete or absolute

Example

He was unqualified for the engineering position due to lack of experience.

他因缺乏经验而不适合这个工程职位。

B1 adjective /ʌnɪmˈplɔɪd/

Unemployed

失业

Meaning

without a job; not having paid work

Example

He has been unemployed for six months now.

他已经失业六个月了。

C1 noun /ˈʌp.rɔːr/

Uproar

骚动; 喧嚣; 混乱

Meaning

a loud and emotional noise or disturbance; public outcry

Example

The announcement caused an uproar among the students.

公告在学生中引起了骚动。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈsɪvəlaɪzd/

Uncivilized

未开化的; 野蛮的;

Meaning

not developed in terms of civilization; lacking social organization and culture; barbarous

Example

The explorers encountered an uncivilized tribe deep in the Amazon rainforest.

探险者在亚马逊雨林深处遇到一个未开化的部落。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈɡreɪt.fəl/

Ungrateful

忘恩负义

Meaning

not feeling or showing thanks for something done or given; not appreciating kindness

Example

She felt he was ungrateful for all the help she had given him.

她觉得他对她给予的所有帮助都忘恩负义。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈkæni/

uncanny

不可思议

Meaning

Strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way.

Example

She has an uncanny ability to predict the future.

她有一种不可思议的能力来预测未来。

A2 adjective /ʌnˈhæp.i/

Unhappy

不快乐; 难过

Meaning

not happy; feeling sad or displeased; unfortunate or undesirable

Example

He was unhappy with the results of his exam.

他对考试结果感到不满。

C2 adjective /ʌnˈblʌʃɪŋ/

Unblushing

厚颜无耻的; 放肆的

Meaning

showing no shame or embarrassment; boldly shameless

Example

He told the unblushing lie without any hesitation.

他毫不犹豫地说了那个无耻的谎言。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈkuːθ/

uncouth

粗鲁

Meaning

Lacking good manners, refinement, or grace; awkward or rough.

Example

His uncouth behavior shocked the guests at the party.

他粗鲁的行为让聚会上的客人感到震惊。

B2 adjective /ˌʌnɪˈmædʒənəbəl/

Unimaginable

难以想象的

Meaning

impossible to conceive; beyond imagination

Example

The scale of destruction was unimaginable until we saw it firsthand.

毁灭的规模是难以想象的，直到我们亲眼看到。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈvɔɪst/

unvoiced

未表达

Meaning

not expressed in speech; in phonetics, a sound produced without vocal cord vibration

Example

The student kept her opinion unvoiced during the meeting.

学生在会议期间保持她的意见未表达。

C1 adjective ʌnˈjiːl.dɪŋ

unyielding

坚定或坚韧

Meaning

Not easily broken or giving in to pressure.

Example

Her unyielding determination helped her overcome all challenges.

她坚定的决心帮助她克服了所有的挑战。

C1 adjective /ˌʌnrɪˈfaɪnd/

unrefined

未精炼的

Meaning

not processed or purified; lacking polish or sophistication

Example

The unrefined oil must be processed before it can be used as fuel.

未精炼的石油在用作燃料之前必须进行加工。

B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈnaɪəbl/

Undeniable

不容置疑

Meaning

impossible to deny or dispute; clearly true

Example

The evidence of his guilt was undeniable.

他的罪行证据是不容置疑的。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈriːdəbl/

unreadable

难以辨认的

Meaning

not able to be read or understood clearly; illegible

Example

The doctor’s handwriting was completely unreadable.

医生的字迹完全难以辨认。

C2 adjective /ʌnˈʌtərəbl/

unutterable

难以言喻

Meaning

Too great, intense, or awful to be expressed or described in words.

Example

She was filled with unutterable joy at the news of her success.

她听到成功的消息时充满了难以形容的喜悦。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈsɜːrvɪsəbəl/

Unserviceable

无法使用的; 有缺陷的

Meaning

not in working order; unable to be used; defective

Example

The old computer became unserviceable after the system crash.

那台旧电脑在系统崩溃后变得无法使用。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈθɪŋkɪŋ/

unthinking

欠考虑的

Meaning

done without careful thought; automatic or thoughtless

Example

His unthinking remark hurt her feelings.

他欠考虑的评论伤害了她的感情。

B1 noun /ʌnˈhæp.i.nəs/

unhappiness

不快乐

Meaning

the state of being unhappy; sadness or dissatisfaction

Example

Her constant unhappiness affected everyone around her.

她持续的不快乐影响了周围的每一个人。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/

unchanging

不变的

Meaning

remaining the same over time; not changing

Example

Her love for her family was unchanging throughout the years.

她对家人的爱多年来始终不变。

B2 adjective /ʌnˌkənˈdɪʃ.ən.əl/

Unconditional

无条件的

Meaning

not subject to any conditions; complete and absolute

Example

She offered her unconditional support to her friend in need.

她在朋友需要时提供了无条件的支持。

A1 interjection /ʌ/

uh

呃

Meaning

a sound people make when they hesitate or are unsure what to say next.

Example

Uh, I’m not sure if that’s the right answer.

呃，我不确定这是不是正确的答案。

C2 adjective /ˌʌnɪkˈsɛpʃənəbl/

unexceptionable

无可指摘

Meaning

Not open to objection; acceptable and unobjectionable

Example

His behavior was unexceptionable throughout the event.

他的行为在整个事件中都是无可指摘的。

C1 adjective /ˌʌnɪˈkwɪvəkəl/

unequivocal

明确

Meaning

Leaving no doubt; clear and unambiguous

Example

She gave an unequivocal answer to the question.

她对问题给出了明确的回答。

C2 verb /juˈzɜrp/

usurp

篡位

Meaning

to take someone's position of power illegally or by force

Example

The general tried to usurp the king's throne.

将军试图篡夺国王的王位。

C1 noun /ˈʌp.tɜːn/

upturn

改善

Meaning

An improvement or upward trend in a situation, especially in business or economy.

Example

The company experienced an upturn in sales last quarter.

该公司在上个季度销售情况有所改善。

A1 noun /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsɪti/

university

大学

Meaning

an institution of higher education and research, which grants academic degrees

Example

She is studying law at the university.

她在大学学习法律。

C1 adjective /ˈʌndərhænd/

underhand

阴险

Meaning

done secretly and dishonestly; deceitful

Example

The politician was accused of using underhand tactics to win the election.

那位政治家被指控使用阴险的手段赢得选举。

B2 adjective /ˌʌn.əkˈsep.tə.bəl/

Unacceptable

不可接受

Meaning

not satisfactory or allowable; not acceptable

Example

The quality of work was completely unacceptable.

工作质量完全不可接受。

B1 noun /ˈjuːnjən/

Union

联合

Meaning

the action of joining or combining; a political unit formed from separate states

Example

The union of the two companies created a powerful corporation.

两家公司的联合创造了一个强大的公司。

C1 noun /ʌpˈhiːvəl/

upheaval

动荡

Meaning

a violent or sudden change or disruption to something

Example

The company faced a major upheaval after the sudden resignation of its CEO.

公司在其CEO突然辞职后经历了巨大的动荡。