B1 adjective /ʌnˈeɪ.bəl/

Unable

无法

Meaning

lacking the power, skill, or means to do something

Example

He was unable to attend the meeting.

他无法参加会议。

B2 noun /soʊl/

Sole

脚底; 鞋底

Meaning

the bottom part of the foot; the bottom part of a shoe

Example

I have a blister on the sole of my foot.

我的脚底有个水泡。

C1 noun /ˈpɑːr.keɪ/

parquet

木质地板

Meaning

A floor made of wooden blocks arranged in a geometric pattern.

Example

The old mansion had a beautiful parquet floor.

那座古老的豪宅有一块漂亮的木质地板。

C1 adjective /ɪkˈstreɪ.ni.əs/

extraneous

无关

Meaning

Not directly related or essential to the matter at hand; irrelevant.

Example

The editor removed extraneous details from the report.

编辑从报告中删除了无关的细节。

C1 adjective /ˈten.tə.tɪv/

Tentative

初步的; 不确定的

Meaning

not certain or fixed; provisional; hesitant or unsure

Example

We made tentative plans to meet next week.

我们做了初步的计划，下周见面。

C1 verb /ɡʌʃ/

gush

涌出

Meaning

to flow out suddenly and forcefully, or to express something enthusiastically

Example

Tears began to gush from her eyes.

眼泪开始从她的眼睛里涌出。

C1 verb /spɔːn/

spawn

产生

Meaning

to produce or generate, often in large numbers

Example

The video game has spawned many sequels.

这款视频游戏已经产生了许多续集。

C2 adjective /ˌlækəˈdeɪzɪkəl/

lackadaisical

懒散或懒惰

Meaning

lacking enthusiasm, energy, or determination; careless or lazy

Example

His lackadaisical attitude toward work annoyed his boss.

他对工作的懒散态度让他的老板很烦恼。

C2 adjective /ˈdɛprɪkətɔːri/

deprecatory

贬低的

Meaning

expressing disapproval or belittling

Example

He gave a deprecatory remark about their performance.

他对他们的表现做出了贬低的评论。

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。

B2 noun /ˈlaɪnˌʌp/

lineup

阵容

Meaning

a group of people or things arranged in a sequence

Example

The event featured a star-studded lineup of musicians.

这个活动展示了一个明星云集的阵容。

B1 noun /təˈbækoʊ/

tobacco

烟草

Meaning

a plant grown for its leaves, which are used in making cigarettes and cigars

Example

He stopped smoking tobacco after his health scare.

在健康问题之后，他停止吸烟草。

C2 adjective /ɔːrˈθɑːɡənl/

orthogonal

正交

Meaning

at right angles; independent or unrelated

Example

In mathematics, two vectors are orthogonal if their dot product is zero.

在数学中，如果两个向量的点积为零，它们就是正交的。

A2 noun /ˈsɒftweə/

software

软件

Meaning

the programs and other operating information used by a computer

Example

He installed the software to enhance the performance of his computer.

他安装了软件以提高计算机的性能。

B2 noun ˈmaɪl.stəʊn

milestone

里程碑

Meaning

An important event or stage in the development, progress, or history of something.

Example

This discovery is a milestone in biotechnology.

这个发现是生物技术中的一个里程碑。

C2 noun /ˈklaɪ.mɪŋ læŋ læŋ/

Climbing lang lang

攀爬植物兰兰

Meaning

a climbing plant with fragrant flowers native to tropical regions

Example

The climbing lang lang vine produces beautiful fragrant flowers.

攀爬植物兰兰藤本会产生美丽的芳香花朵。

C2 noun /ˈpaʊ.waʊ/

powwow

非正式会议

Meaning

an informal meeting or conference to discuss something

Example

The team held a quick powwow before the presentation.

团队在演示之前举行了一个快速的非正式会议。

C1 noun /ɪnˈfɜː.mə.ti/

Infirmity

虚弱；疾病；虚弱

Meaning

physical or mental weakness; a disease or ailment; frailty

Example

Despite his advanced age and various infirmities, he remained mentally sharp and alert.

尽管他年事已高，且有多种病痛，他仍保持着敏捷和警觉。

A2 noun /ˈfɑːr.mər/

Farmer

农民

Meaning

a person who grows crops or raises animals for food or profit

Example

The farmer planted rice in the fertile fields this season.

本季，农民在肥沃的田地里种植了水稻。

B1 noun ˈtɑː.ɡɪt

target

目标

Meaning

An object, person, or place selected as the aim of an attack or focus of attention.

Example

Achieving energy targets is critical for global progress.

实现能源目标对全球进步至关重要。

C1 adjective /ˈwaɪəri/

wiry

瘦弱而强壮

Meaning

Lean, tough, and strong, often with sinewy muscles.

Example

The wiry athlete moved with remarkable speed and agility.

那个瘦弱的运动员以惊人的速度和敏捷性移动。

A1 adjective /kloʊzd/

closed

关闭

Meaning

not open; shut

Example

The store is closed on Fridays.

商店星期五关闭。

A2 noun /ˈlʌɡ.ɪdʒ/

Luggage

行李

Meaning

suitcases or other bags in which to pack personal belongings for traveling

Example

Please check your luggage at the airport counter.

请在机场柜台检查您的行李。

C2 verb /lʌɡ/

lug

Meaning

to carry or drag something heavy or cumbersome with effort

Example

He had to lug the suitcase up three flights of stairs.

B2 noun, verb /tæɡ/

tag

Meaning

a label attached to something for identification or information; or to attach such a label

Example

She tagged her luggage before boarding the plane.

A1 adjective /ˈiː.vən/

Even

平坦; 均匀; 平级

Meaning

flat and smooth; equal or uniform; level

Example

The surface was completely even and smooth.

表面完全平坦且光滑。

C1 adjective /rɪˈɡrɛtfəl/

regretful

遗憾的

Meaning

feeling or showing sadness or disappointment about something that has happened or been done

Example

She gave him a regretful smile as she turned away.

她转身时给了他一个遗憾的微笑。

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。

C1 noun /ˈprɒv.ɜːb/

Proverb

幸福

Meaning

a short saying that expresses a general truth or gives advice

Example

The proverb 'Early to bed, early to rise' teaches us about good habits.

当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。

C1 adjective /ˈbaɪtɪŋ/

Biting

咬; 刺骨寒冷; 尖锐的批评

Meaning

extremely cold; sharply critical or harsh

Example

The biting cold made everyone shiver.

刺骨的寒冷让所有人都颤抖了。

C1 adjective /ˈluːdɪkrəs/

ludicrous

荒谬的

Meaning

so foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing

Example

It is ludicrous to think the Earth is flat.

认为地球是平的，这是荒谬的。

C1 noun /ˈiːɡoʊˌɪzəm/

egoism

自我主义

Meaning

An ethical theory that treats self-interest as the foundation of morality; also, excessive preoccupation with oneself.

Example

His decisions were often driven by egoism rather than concern for others.

他的决定常常受到自我主义的驱使，而不是关心他人。

B2 noun /ˈækjərəsi/

Accuracy

准确性; 精确度

Meaning

the quality of being correct or precise; exactness

Example

The accuracy of the measurements is very important.

测量的准确性非常重要。

B2 noun /ˈfjʊr.i/

Fury

狂怒或暴力愤怒;

Meaning

wild or violent anger; extreme intensity of emotion or activity

Example

His fury was evident when he discovered someone had stolen his bicycle.

当他发现有人偷走了他的自行车时，他的愤怒显而易见。

C2 noun /ˌlɛksɪˈkɒɡrəfər/

lexicographer

词典编纂者

Meaning

A person who compiles, writes, or edits dictionaries.

Example

The lexicographer spent years compiling the dictionary.

词典编纂者花了几年时间编写词典。

B2 noun /ˈɔːɡənɪzəm/

organism

有机体

Meaning

a living thing that has an organized structure and can grow and reproduce

Example

Every organism needs water to survive.

每个有机体都需要水才能生存。

C1 noun /tɪˈmɪdəti/

timidity

胆怯

Meaning

lack of courage or self-confidence

Example

His timidity kept him from speaking up during the meeting.

他的胆怯让他在会议中没有发言。

B1 noun /ɪnˈθjuː.zi.æz.əm/

Enthusiasm

热情; 兴奋; 激情

Meaning

intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval

Example

Her enthusiasm for the project inspired the entire team.

她对这个项目的热情鼓舞了整个团队。

B2 verb (phrasal) /ˈpæs ˌɔːf/

pass-off

Meaning

to present something or someone falsely as something else; to pretend or deceive

Example

He tried to pass off the fake watch as a luxury brand.

C1 adjective /bɪˈleɪtɪd/

belated

迟到的

Meaning

coming or happening later than expected or usual

Example

She sent me a belated birthday card.

她寄给我一张迟到的生日卡。

A2 noun /ˈkɒmədi/

comedy

喜剧

Meaning

A type of entertainment that is intended to make people laugh.

Example

We watched a hilarious comedy at the theater.

我们在剧院看了一场有趣的喜剧。

C2 noun /ˈdɛkəˌɡɒn/

decagon

十边形

Meaning

A polygon with ten sides and ten angles.

Example

The geometry teacher drew a perfect decagon on the board.

几何老师在黑板上画了一个完美的十边形。

B2 adjective /ˈkaʊntləs/

countless

数不胜数

Meaning

too many to be counted; innumerable

Example

There are countless stars in the sky.

天上有数不清的星星。

A2 noun /ˈsoʊ.fə/

Sofa

沙发

Meaning

a long upholstered seat for more than one person

Example

The family gathered on the sofa to watch TV.

全家人聚在沙发上看电视。

B1 noun /ɪˈdɪʃən/

edition

版本

Meaning

a particular version or printing of a book, newspaper, or other publication

Example

The latest edition of the magazine sold out quickly.

杂志的最新版本很快卖完了。

C1 noun /ˈlʌɡ.ɪdʒ væn/

Luggage van

行李车

Meaning

a vehicle designed for carrying luggage and cargo

Example

The luggage van carried all the passengers' suitcases.

行李车载着所有乘客的行李箱。

B2 noun ˈprɑː.sest fuːdz

processed foods

加工食品

Meaning

Foods that have been altered from their natural state through various methods such as canning, freezing, refrigeration, dehydration and aseptic processing.

Example

Excessive consumption of processed foods leads to health issues.

过量消费加工食品会导致健康问题。

C1 adjective /ˈen.vi.ə.bəl/

Enviable

值得羡慕的

Meaning

causing envy; desirable

Example

Her success was enviable among her peers.

她的成功在同事中是值得羡慕的。

A1 interjection /ɑː/

ah

啊

Meaning

used to express realization, surprise, or relief

Example

Ah, now I understand what you mean.

啊，现在我明白你是什么意思了。

C2 noun /ˈprɪvɪti/

privity

私密关系, 合同关系

Meaning

A close, private, or special relationship; in law, the direct connection between parties to a contract.

Example

There was no privity of contract between the supplier and the customer.

供应商和客户之间没有合同关系。

C1 noun ˈrez.ɪ.djuː

residue

残留物

Meaning

A small amount of something that remains after the main part has gone or been removed.

Example

Soap residue affects appliance efficiency.

肥皂残留物影响设备的效率。

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。

C2 adjective /ˈɔːrəˌtʌnd/

orotund

深沉而清晰的声音

Meaning

full, rich, and clear in sound; pompous in style

Example

The actor's orotund voice filled the theater.

演员的深沉声音充满了剧院。

C1 adjective ɪˈroʊ.ni.əs

erroneous

错误的，不正确的

Meaning

Wrong; incorrect.

Example

His assumptions were completely erroneous.

他的假设完全是错误的。

B2 noun /ˌɛkspɜːˈtiːz/

expertise

专业知识

Meaning

Expert knowledge or skill in a particular area.

Example

His expertise in graphic design is widely recognized.

他的图形设计专业知识被广泛认可。

B2 adjective /ˈstɪki/

sticky

粘的

Meaning

having the quality of adhering or clinging; difficult to remove or deal with

Example

The candy is too sticky to eat with your hands.

糖果太粘了，不能用手吃。

C1 adjective /məˈroʊs/

morose

忧郁

Meaning

sullen, gloomy, or ill-tempered

Example

He became morose after losing his job.

他在失业后变得沉闷。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈvɜːs/

Inverse

相反的；反向的

Meaning

opposite in order, nature, or effect; reversed

Example

There is an inverse relationship between price and demand.

价格和需求之间存在逆向关系。

B2 noun /ɔːrˈɡæn.ɪk ˈfɑːr.mɪŋ/

organic farming

有机农业

Meaning

Farming method that avoids synthetic chemicals and fertilizers, using natural methods instead.

Example

Organic farming improves soil health and reduces pollution.

有机农业改善了土壤健康并减少了污染。

A1 verb /ˈwɔːtər/

water

浇水

Meaning

to give water to plants or animals; to irrigate

Example

She waters the plants every morning.

她每天早上给植物浇水。

C1 noun /ˈsɪlk.wɜːrm/

Silk-worm

蚕

Meaning

the caterpillar of a moth that produces silk fibers used to make silk fabric

Example

Silkworms feed on mulberry leaves to produce silk.

蚕虫以桑叶为食，产生丝绸。

B2 verb /ɪnˈhæbɪt/

inhabit

栖息

Meaning

to live in; to occupy as a dwelling

Example

Many animals inhabit the forest.

许多动物栖息在森林中。

B1 noun /kəmˈpænjən/

companion

伙伴

Meaning

a person or animal you spend time with or travel with

Example

He was my companion during the long journey.

他是我在漫长旅程中的伴侣。

C1 verb /hɔːl/

haul

拖拉

Meaning

to pull or drag something heavy with effort

Example

The workers hauled the boxes into the truck.

工人们把箱子拖上了卡车。

B2 adjective/verb /əˈprɒksɪmət/

approximate

大约的

Meaning

close to the actual but not exact; to estimate or calculate roughly

Example

The cost is approximate and may change later.

这个成本是大约的，之后可能会改变。

B2 noun /ˈweɪtˌlɪftɪŋ/

weightlifting

举重

Meaning

the sport or activity of lifting heavy weights to build strength and muscle

Example

Weightlifting requires discipline, proper technique, and consistent training.

举重需要自律和正确的技术。

B2 noun ˌvɒlənˈtɪər ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən

volunteer organization

志愿者组织

Meaning

A nonprofit group of people who offer their services willingly without payment for a cause.

Example

BD Clean is a volunteer organization promoting recycling.

BD Clean 是一个志愿者组织，推广回收。

C1 verb ˌsɝː.kəmˈvent

circumvent

巧妙地避免或绕过障碍或规则

Meaning

To cleverly avoid or find a way around obstacles or rules.

Example

He tried to circumvent the security system.

他试图绕过安全系统。

A1 adjective /kaɪnd/

Kind

友善的；有同情心的

Meaning

gentle; caring; compassionate; showing sympathy

Example

He is a kind person who always helps others.

他是一个友善的人，总是帮助别人。

C2 adjective /ˈkɒr.ə.ɡeɪ.tɪd/

corrugated

波纹状或折叠的

Meaning

shaped into ridges and grooves; wrinkled or folded

Example

The roof was made of corrugated metal sheets.

屋顶是由波纹状金属板制成的。

B2 verb /ˈkærəktəraɪz/

characterize

Meaning

to describe or portray the distinctive features or qualities of someone or something

Example

The author characterizes the hero as brave and selfless.

C1 noun /truːs/

truce

停战

Meaning

An agreement between enemies or opponents to stop fighting for a certain time.

Example

The two countries agreed to a truce after weeks of intense fighting.

经过几周激烈的战斗后，两国同意了停战协议。

B2 noun

Patriot

爱国者

C2 adjective /ˈsed.j ə.l ə s/

Sedulous

勤奋的; 努力的;

Meaning

showing dedication and diligence; persistent and careful in work

Example

She was sedulous in her research, spending hours in the library every day.

她在研究中非常勤奋，每天都在图书馆度过数小时。

C2 adjective /ˌvælɪˈdɪktəri/

valedictory

告别的

Meaning

Serving as a farewell or parting; relating to a valediction.

Example

He delivered a valedictory speech at the conference.

他在会议上做了告别演讲。

C2 noun /ˌhaɪpəkəˈnektɪvɪti/

hyperconnectivity

超连接性

Meaning

The state of being extensively connected to other people, places, information, etc., through digital technology.

Example

Hyperconnectivity has changed the dynamics of human interaction.

超连接性改变了人类互动的动态。

C2 adjective /ˈæn.ə.daɪn/

anodyne

无害的，缓解疼痛的

Meaning

Not likely to cause offense; bland or harmless. Also refers to something that relieves pain.

Example

The speaker’s anodyne remarks avoided controversy.

演讲者的无害评论避免了争议。

C1 verb /ˈkrʌmpəl/

crumple

揉捏

Meaning

to crush something into folds or wrinkles

Example

He crumpled the paper and threw it in the bin.

他把纸揉成一团丢进了垃圾桶。

C1 noun /ˌdʒenəˈræləti/

generality

概括性

Meaning

A vague, non-specific statement or principle that applies broadly.

Example

The speech was full of generalities and lacked concrete details.

演讲充满了概括性，缺乏具体的细节。

B2 noun /feɪz/

Phase

阶段; 变化或发展的过程中一个明确的阶段或时期

Meaning

a distinct period or stage in a process of change or development

Example

The project is now in its final phase.

该项目现在处于最后阶段。

B1 verb ɪkˈspændɪd

expanded

扩展

Meaning

Made or become larger or more extensive.

Example

Expanded opportunities in education can transform lives.

教育中的扩展机会可以改变生活。

B2 adverb /kənˈvɜːrsli/

conversely

相反地

Meaning

in an opposite or contrary manner

Example

He is rich, conversely, his brother struggles financially.

他很富有，相反地，他的兄弟在经济上挣扎。

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。

C1 noun /ˈpɒp.i siːdz/

Poppy Seeds

罂粟种子

Meaning

tiny round seeds from the poppy plant used as a spice or garnish in cooking

Example

Poppy seeds are sprinkled on top of breads and used in Bengali curries.

罂粟种子撒在面包上，并用于孟加拉咖喱中。

A2 noun /ˈlaɪ.ən/

Lion

狮子

Meaning

a large tawny-colored cat that lives in prides, found in Africa and northwestern India

Example

The lion roared loudly in the savanna.

狮子在大草原上大声咆哮。

B1 adjective /ˈvælɪd/

Valid

有效; 法律上或官方上可接受的

Meaning

legally or officially acceptable; having a sound basis in logic or fact

Example

The passport is valid for ten years.

护照有效期为十年。

B1 noun /kənˈkluː.ʒən/

Conclusion

结论; 结尾; 决定

Meaning

the end or finish of an event, process, or text; a judgment or decision reached by reasoning

Example

The conclusion of the research paper summarized all the important findings.

研究报告的结论总结了所有重要的发现。

B1 noun /kənˈfjuː.ʒən/

Confusion

混乱, 迷惑, 混淆

Meaning

lack of understanding; uncertainty; the state of being bewildered or unclear in one's mind

Example

There was confusion about the meeting time, so half the team arrived late.

关于会议时间存在混淆，因此一半团队迟到了。

C2 noun /ˈæn.əlz/

annals

年鉴

Meaning

Historical records of events, usually arranged chronologically.

Example

Her name will be remembered in the annals of science.

她的名字将在科学年鉴中被铭记。

A1 adjective /ʃɔːrt/

Short

短的; 简短的

Meaning

having a small length, height, or duration; not long

Example

The meeting was very short, lasting only ten minutes.

会议非常短，仅持续了十分钟。

B2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈvɔɪdəbəl/

Unavoidable

不可避免的; 无法回避的; 必然的

Meaning

cannot be avoided; certain to happen; inevitable

Example

The meeting is unavoidable, so we must attend.

这个会议是无法避免的，我们必须参加。

C1 noun/verb /ˈɡlɪmər/

glimmer

微弱的闪光

Meaning

A faint or wavering light; to shine with a faint light.

Example

A glimmer of hope shone in her eyes.

她眼中闪烁着希望的光芒。

B2 noun /ˈruːstər/

rooster

公鸡

Meaning

A male domestic chicken, especially one that crows.

Example

The rooster crowed at dawn, waking up the whole village.

公鸡在黎明时分打鸣，唤醒了整个村庄。

B2 verb əˈteɪnd

attained

获得

Meaning

Succeeded in achieving (something that one desires and has worked for); reached a specified age, size, or amount.

Example

The region attained remarkable progress.

该地区取得了显著的进展。

B2 verb /ˈspɛsɪfaɪ/

specify

指定

Meaning

to state or describe something clearly and exactly

Example

Please specify the time and place of the meeting.

请明确指定会议的时间和地点。

C1 verb /ˈrævɪdʒ/

ravage

摧毁

Meaning

to cause severe and extensive damage or destruction

Example

The hurricane ravaged the coastal villages.

飓风摧毁了沿海村庄。

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 adjective /ɪˈrɛzəluːt/

irresolute

优柔寡断

Meaning

uncertain or indecisive; lacking determination

Example

He stood irresolute at the crossroads, unsure which path to take.

他在十字路口犹豫不决，不知道走哪条路。

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。

C1 noun /ˈfaɪərɑːm/

firearm

火器

Meaning

a weapon capable of firing a projectile using gunpowder or other propellant

Example

The police found a hidden firearm during the investigation.

警方在调查过程中发现了一支隐藏的火器。

C1 noun /pəˈraɪə/

pariah

弃儿

Meaning

An outcast; someone who is rejected by society or a social group.

Example

After the scandal, he became a social pariah.

丑闻过后，他成了一个社会弃儿。

C1 noun /ˌdɛrɪˈveɪʃən/

derivation

衍生

Meaning

The origin or development of something from a source.

Example

The derivation of the word comes from Latin.

这个词的词源来自拉丁语。

C1 noun /ˈælkoʊv/

alcove

壁龛

Meaning

A small recessed section of a room or a nook.

Example

She placed a reading chair in the alcove near the window.

她在靠窗的壁龛里放了一把阅读椅。

C2 adjective /ˈrɪz.ə.bəl/

risible

可笑的

Meaning

so absurd or ridiculous that it deserves to be laughed at

Example

The idea of flying pigs is completely risible.

飞猪的想法完全是可笑的。

B1 noun /paɪp/

pipe

管道

Meaning

a tube used for conveying liquids or gases

Example

The plumber fixed the broken pipe.

水管工修理了坏掉的管道。

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。

C2 adjective /bəˈθɛt.ɪk/

bathetic

琐碎的情感

Meaning

displaying insincere or trivial emotion; producing an unintended ridiculous effect through sudden change from serious to silly

Example

The movie's ending was unintentionally bathetic rather than tragic.

电影的结局是琐碎的，而不是悲剧性的。

C1 noun /bəˈtɒn/

baton

Meaning

A thin stick carried by a conductor to direct an orchestra, or used as a symbol of authority.

Example

The conductor raised his baton to begin the symphony.

C1 noun /ˈseɪɑːns/

seance

灵媒会议

Meaning

A meeting where people attempt to communicate with the spirits of the dead.

Example

They held a seance to contact their late grandmother.

他们举行了灵媒会议，以联系已故的祖母。

A1 noun /θɪŋ/

thing

东西

Meaning

an object, idea, or matter that is being referred to or dealt with

Example

This is the thing I was looking for.

这是我在找的东西。

B2 noun /dɪsˈkʌmfərt/

discomfort

不适

Meaning

A feeling of slight pain, unease, or awkwardness.

Example

She shifted in her chair due to discomfort in her back.

由于背部不适，她在椅子上移动。

A2 noun /ˈlæd.ər/

Ladder

梯子

Meaning

a structure consisting of two upright parallel sides connected by rungs, used for climbing up or down

Example

He climbed the ladder to reach the books on the top shelf.

他爬上梯子去拿顶架上的书。

C1 adjective ʌnˈpær.ə.leld

Unparalleled

无与伦比

Meaning

Having no equal; unmatched, peerless, and supreme in quality or achievement.

Example

The unparalleled beauty of the Taj Mahal amazes visitors.

泰姬陵无与伦比的美丽使游客惊叹。

C2 adjective /ˌdɪsəˈfɛktɪd/

disaffected

不满的

Meaning

Dissatisfied and rebellious, especially against authority or leadership.

Example

The reforms were introduced to calm the disaffected youth.

改革是为了平息不满的青年。

B2 adjective /ˈstuː.di.əs/

Studious

学霸; 专心学习

Meaning

characterized by diligent study; devoted to learning

Example

She is a studious student who spends hours in the library.

她是一个学霸，常常在图书馆待上好几个小时。

B2 noun /ˈsliːpər/

sleeper

睡觉的人；意外成功的事物

Meaning

a person or thing that sleeps; something that unexpectedly succeeds

Example

The movie turned out to be a real sleeper hit.

这部电影竟然成为了意外的成功。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈdɪɡnənt/

indignant

愤怒

Meaning

Feeling or showing anger at something considered unfair or unjust.

Example

She was indignant when accused of cheating.

她在被指控作弊时感到愤怒。

C1 adjective /ˈpɜːrtɪnənt/

pertinent

Militant

激进分子

Meaning

A person who uses aggressive or violent methods to promote a political or social cause

Example

The militant group demanded immediate political reforms.

激进分子组织要求立即进行政治改革。

C1 adjective /ˈkæni/

canny

精明

Meaning

Having good judgment, especially in business or practical matters; shrewd.

Example

She made a canny investment in real estate.

她在房地产方面做出了精明的投资。

C2 verb /flɛdʒ/

fledge

飞翔

Meaning

To develop wing feathers large enough for flight; to bring up until able to fly.

Example

The young birds will fledge in a few weeks.

年轻的鸟将在几周内学会飞行。