C1 noun /juːnəˈnɪməti/

Unanimity

一致性

Meaning

complete agreement among all members of a group

Example

The committee reached unanimity on the new policy.

委员会在新政策上达成了一致意见。

C2 noun /ˈkɒn.tɪ.nəns/

continence

节制

Meaning

self-restraint, especially regarding bodily functions or desires

Example

He practiced continence to maintain focus on his studies.

他练习节制以保持对学业的专注。

B2 adjective kɒnˈtek.stju.əl

contextual

情境的

Meaning

Depending on or relating to the circumstances or setting; context-dependent.

Example

Contextual meaning changes depending on usage.

上下文意义根据使用情况而变化。

B2 adjective ˈwaɪdspred

widespread

广泛

Meaning

Found or distributed over a large area or number of people.

Example

The effects of climate change are widespread across the globe.

气候变化的影响在全球范围内广泛存在。

C1 verb /dɪsˈfɪɡjər/

disfigure

毁容

Meaning

to spoil or damage the appearance of something

Example

The fire disfigured the old building.

火灾毁容了那座老建筑。

C1 noun /ˈtæpəstri/

tapestry

Meaning

A piece of thick textile fabric with pictures or designs woven into it, often hung on walls.

Example

The museum displayed an ancient tapestry from the 15th century.

B2 noun /kɔːrd/

cord

绳子

Meaning

a long, thin, flexible string or rope

Example

He tied the package with a strong cord.

他用一根强绳子绑住了包裹。

A2 adjective /ˈhelp.fəl/

Helpful

有帮助的; 有益的

Meaning

giving or providing assistance; useful; beneficial

Example

She was very helpful in organizing the event.

她在组织活动中非常有帮助。

B2 adjective /ɪkˈsploʊsɪv/

explosive

爆炸性

Meaning

able to cause an explosion; likely to burst out suddenly

Example

The situation became explosive after the argument.

争论后局势变得爆炸性。

B2 noun /ˈsæb.ə.tɑːʒ/

Sabotage

破坏

Meaning

deliberate destruction of equipment or disruption of activities

Example

The factory was shut down due to an act of sabotage.

由于破坏行为，工厂被关闭。

B2 noun trænˈzɪʃ.ən

transition

过渡

Meaning

The process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another.

Example

The transition from fossil fuels to renewables is vital.

从化石燃料到可再生能源的过渡至关重要。

B1 noun ˈtʃeə.pɜː.sən

chairperson

主席

Meaning

A person who is in charge of a meeting or organization; the presiding officer of a committee, board, or organization.

Example

The chairperson ensures procedural integrity.

主席确保程序的完整性。

B1 adjective /rɪˈlɪdʒəs/

Religious

宗教的; 虔诚的; 精神的; 与宗教相关的;

Meaning

relating to or believing in a religion; devout; spiritual;

Example

He comes from a very religious family.

他来自一个非常宗教的家庭。

B2 noun /ˈsɪr.i.əs.nəs/

Seriousness

严肃; 重要

Meaning

the quality of being serious; gravity; importance

Example

The seriousness of the situation became clear when the doctor spoke.

当医生说话时，情况的严肃性变得明显。

C2 adverb /ɪnˈdjuːbɪtəbli/

indubitably

无疑

Meaning

Without a doubt; certainly.

Example

She is indubitably the best candidate for the job.

她无疑是这份工作的最佳候选人。

B1 noun /piː/

Pea

豌豆

Meaning

a small round green seed eaten as a vegetable

Example

The children enjoyed eating sweet peas with dinner.

孩子们喜欢在晚餐时吃甜豌豆。

C1 verb /ˈɡloʊbəlaɪz/

globalize

全球化

Meaning

to make something worldwide in scope or application; to integrate into a global system

Example

Many companies globalize their operations to reach international markets.

许多公司将业务全球化以进入国际市场。

C1 adjective /swɑːv/

suave

迷人且优雅

Meaning

charming, confident, and elegant, often in a smooth or polished way

Example

He was a suave gentleman who impressed everyone at the party.

他是一个优雅的绅士，在派对上给大家留下了深刻的印象。

C1 noun /pəˈrɪm.ɪ.tər/

perimeter

周长

Meaning

the continuous line forming the boundary of a closed geometric figure or area

Example

The soldiers guarded the perimeter of the camp.

士兵守卫着营地的周长。

C2 noun /ˈbʊljən/

bullion

金或银的原料

Meaning

Gold or silver in bulk before being coined or made into jewelry.

Example

The bank stores gold bullion in its vaults.

银行将金条储存在它的保险库中。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈseɪvəri/

unsavory

令人不快

Meaning

Disagreeable, unpleasant, or morally offensive.

Example

The politician was linked to an unsavory scandal.

那位政治家与一宗令人不快的丑闻有关。

C2 noun /ˈoʊdiəm/

odium

憎恶

Meaning

general or widespread hatred or disgust directed toward someone as a result of their actions

Example

The scandal brought public odium on the corrupt minister.

丑闻让腐败的部长蒙受了公众的憎恶。

C1 noun/adjective /fɔːrˈboʊdɪŋ/

foreboding

不祥的预感

Meaning

A feeling that something bad will happen; ominous.

Example

She felt a deep sense of foreboding as she entered the abandoned house.

她走进那座废弃的房子时，感到一种深深的不祥预感。

C2 verb /ˈmɒrəlaɪz/

moralize

道德化

Meaning

To comment on issues of right and wrong, often with an air of superiority.

Example

He tends to moralize about other people's choices.

他倾向于对别人做出的选择进行道德化评论。

B1 verb /aɪˈdentɪfaɪ/

identify

识别

Meaning

to recognize; to establish who someone is

Example

Can you identify the suspect?

你能识别嫌疑人吗？

B2 noun /ˈmɛtəfɔːr/

metaphor

幸福

Meaning

A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable.

Example

Time is a thief is a common metaphor for how quickly life passes.

当她获得奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。

A1 conjunction /bɪˈkɔːz/

because

因为

Meaning

for the reason that; since

Example

He stayed home because it was raining.

他因为下雨待在家里。

B2 verb /straɪv/

strive

奋斗

Meaning

To make great efforts to achieve or obtain something.

Example

She strives to be the best student in her class.

她努力成为班里最好的学生。

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 adjective /ˈɜːrθ.li/

Earthly

尘世的; 物质的; 世界的

Meaning

relating to the earth or human life; worldly; material rather than spiritual

Example

He focused on earthly pleasures rather than spiritual growth.

他专注于尘世的乐趣，而不是精神上的成长。

B2 noun, adjective /ˈkɒrəl/

coral

珊瑚

Meaning

a hard, rock-like marine organism formed by tiny sea animals; a pinkish-orange color resembling coral

Example

The coral in the reef provides shelter for many sea creatures.

珊瑚礁中的珊瑚为许多海洋生物提供庇护。

B1 adjective /ˈpeɪn.fəl/

painful

疼痛的

Meaning

causing physical or emotional pain

Example

The injury was very painful, and he needed immediate care.

受伤非常疼痛，他需要立刻接受治疗。

B2 adjective ˈɡrædʒ.u.əl

gradual

渐进的

Meaning

Taking place or progressing slowly or by degrees.

Example

Gradual changes are more sustainable.

渐进的变化更具可持续性。

C1 adjective /səˈdʒɛstɪv/

suggestive

暗示的

Meaning

tending to suggest ideas or images; sometimes implies something sexual or provocative

Example

The painting was highly suggestive and sparked much debate.

这幅画非常暗示，并引发了许多争论。

B2 noun /kəˈkeɪn/

cocaine

可卡因 (毒品)

Meaning

a powerful and addictive illegal drug made from coca leaves

Example

He was arrested for possessing cocaine.

他因拥有可卡因而被逮捕。

A1 verb /muːv/

move

移动

Meaning

to change position; to go from one place to another; to relocate

Example

They decided to move to a bigger house.

他们决定搬到一个更大的房子。

B2 noun ˈtraɪəmf

triumph

胜利

Meaning

A great victory or achievement.

Example

The novel is considered one of Dickens' greatest triumphs.

这部小说被认为是狄更斯最伟大的胜利之一。

B1 noun /kəmˈpleɪnt/

complaint

投诉

Meaning

a statement that something is wrong or not satisfactory

Example

The manager received a complaint from a customer about poor service.

经理收到了一名客户关于糟糕服务的投诉。

C1 noun /əˈkɜr.əns/

Occurrence

事件

Meaning

an instance or event of something happening; the fact of occurring

Example

The occurrence of earthquakes is common in this region.

地震的发生在这个地区很常见。

B1 noun /tɛkˈniːk/

technique

技巧

Meaning

A particular way of carrying out a task, especially with skill.

Example

She learned a new breathing technique in yoga class.

她在瑜伽课上学会了一种新的呼吸技巧。

B2 adjective /fəˈnɒmɪnəl/

phenomenal

非凡

Meaning

extraordinary, remarkable, or exceptional in a way that is very impressive

Example

The team achieved phenomenal success in the tournament.

团队在比赛中取得了非凡的成功。

C2 adverb /ˈbruːskli/ or /ˈbrʌskli/

brusquely

粗鲁地

Meaning

in a blunt, abrupt, or rude manner

Example

She brusquely dismissed the suggestion.

她粗鲁地拒绝了这个建议。

C2 adjective /ˌdɪskəmˈbɑːbjuleɪtɪd/

discombobulated

困惑

Meaning

confused and disoriented; feeling unsettled

Example

She looked discombobulated after hearing the unexpected news.

她听到那条意外的消息后，看起来很困惑。

C2 verb /həˈræŋ/

harangue

进行冗长而愤怒的演讲

Meaning

to deliver a long, passionate, and often angry speech

Example

The politician harangued the crowd for over an hour.

政治家对人群进行了超过一小时的演讲。

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。

B2 adjective /ˈmjuːtʃuəl/

Mutual

相互

Meaning

shared by two or more parties; reciprocal

Example

They have a mutual respect for each other.

他们彼此有相互尊重。

B2 noun/verb /bʌst/

bust

Meaning

As a noun: A sculpture of a person's head, shoulders, and chest; As a verb: To break, smash, or arrest.

Example

The police busted the gang last night.

C2 adjective /ˌkrɪp.təˈɡræf.ɪk/

cryptographic

加密的

Meaning

Relating to cryptography; involving or using secret codes or ciphers for security.

Example

Banks use cryptographic technology to protect transactions.

银行使用加密技术来保护交易。

B1 verb /ˈveri/

vary

变化

Meaning

to change or differ; to make different

Example

The weather conditions vary throughout the day.

天气条件整天都在变化。

B2 noun /ˈsiː.krə.si/

Secrecy

保密

Meaning

the practice of keeping something secret; the state of being kept hidden

Example

The project was conducted in complete secrecy.

该项目是在完全保密的情况下进行的。

A1 adjective /ˈrɛd.i/

ready

准备

Meaning

Prepared or available for use or action.

Example

She was ready to leave for the airport.

她准备好去机场了。

C1 noun /ˈfɪɡjərˌhɛd/

figurehead

象征性领导

Meaning

a nominal leader with no real power; a symbolic head

Example

The king was merely a figurehead with no real authority.

国王只是一个没有实权的象征性领袖。

C2 noun /ˈsɔː.dər/

Sawder

奉承; 奉承的话

Meaning

flattering or wheedling talk; soft soap

Example

His sawder couldn't convince anyone of his sincerity.

他的奉承无法说服任何人相信他的真诚。

C1 noun /ˈpiː.hən/

Peahen

母孔雀

Meaning

female peacock

Example

The peahen is less colorful than the male peacock.

母孔雀比雄孔雀少了色彩。

A2 noun/verb /ˈbʌdʒɪt/

budget

预算

Meaning

An estimate of income and expenditure for a set period of time; to plan expenses and income.

Example

The family created a budget to manage their expenses.

家庭制定了预算来管理开支。

C1 noun ˈhaɪ.drə.dʒən ˈpaʊ.əd bʌsɪz

hydrogen-powered buses

氢能公交车

Meaning

Buses powered by hydrogen fuel cells that produce only water vapor as emission.

Example

Hydrogen-powered buses reduce air pollution.

氢能公交车减少空气污染。

C2 verb /ˈlɔɪtər/

loiter

Meaning

To stand or wait around idly without apparent purpose.

Example

The teenagers were told not to loiter outside the shop.

C2 adjective /ˌæntɪˈmʌndeɪn/

antemundane

世界创造之前

Meaning

Existing or occurring before the creation of the world.

Example

Some myths speak of an antemundane chaos before order was established.

一些神话讲述了在秩序建立之前的安特蒙丹混乱。

C2 verb /ˈsɜːrkəmskraɪb/

circumscribe

限制

Meaning

to limit or restrict something within boundaries

Example

The rules circumscribe the powers of the committee.

规则限定了委员会的权力。

C1 noun /rɪdʒ/

ridge

山脊或山顶

Meaning

a long, narrow hilltop, mountain range, or raised strip

Example

We walked along the mountain ridge.

我们沿着山脊走。

B2 noun /ˈskaɪˌskreɪpər/

Skyscraper

摩天大楼

Meaning

a very tall building of many stories

Example

The new skyscraper dominates the city's skyline.

这座新的摩天大楼主导着城市的天际线。

C1 noun /woʊ/

woe

悲伤

Meaning

great sorrow, distress, or trouble

Example

Her heart was filled with woe after hearing the sad news.

她在听到悲伤的消息后，心中充满了悲伤。

C1 noun /ˈhɪp.ə.krɪt/

Hypocrite

伪君子; 假仁假义者

Meaning

a person who acts in contradiction to their stated beliefs or feelings; a pretender

Example

Don't be a hypocrite by demanding honesty from others while lying yourself.

不要做伪君子，要求别人诚实，而自己却撒谎。

C1 noun /ˈsɔː.dʌst/

sawdust

锯末

Meaning

The tiny particles of wood produced by sawing or sanding.

Example

The floor was covered with sawdust from the carpentry work.

地板上覆盖着来自木工工作的锯末。

C2 noun /ˈmiːliərɪzəm/

meliorism

改善主义

Meaning

The belief that the world tends to improve and that humans can aid its betterment.

Example

Her philosophy of meliorism kept her hopeful during difficult times.

她的改善主义哲学让她在艰难时刻保持希望。

C1 noun /ˈsɪləbəl/

syllable

音节

Meaning

A unit of pronunciation having one vowel sound, with or without surrounding consonants, forming the whole or part of a word.

Example

The word 'computer' has three syllables.

‘计算机’这个词有三个音节。

C2 adjective /pɪˈskætɔːrɪəl/

piscatorial

与捕鱼相关

Meaning

relating to fishing or fishermen

Example

He has a deep knowledge of piscatorial techniques and fish species.

他对捕鱼技术和鱼种有深刻的了解。

C2 verb /dɪsˈmɛmbər/

dismember

肢解

Meaning

to cut or tear the limbs from a body; to divide into separate parts

Example

The king ordered his enemies to be dismembered.

国王命令将他的敌人肢解。

B2 noun, verb /kɜːrs/

curse

诅咒

Meaning

a solemn wish that harm or misfortune should befall someone; a rude or offensive word or phrase; to utter offensive words or wish harm upon someone

Example

He cursed loudly when he realized he had lost his wallet.

当他意识到自己丢了钱包时，他大声咒骂。

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.raɪt.nəs/

Uprightness

正直; 正义

Meaning

the quality of being honest and morally correct; integrity

Example

His uprightness in business dealings earned him great respect.

他在商业中的正直赢得了很大的尊重。

C1 noun /kriːd/

creed

信条, 原则

Meaning

A system of religious or spiritual beliefs or a guiding principle.

Example

Freedom of speech is part of his personal creed.

言论自由是他个人信条的一部分。

B2 adjective /ˈnær.ə.tɪv/

Narrative

叙述的; 描述性的; 讲述故事的

Meaning

relating to storytelling; descriptive; telling a story; recounting events

Example

The narrative structure of the novel was quite complex.

这本小说的叙述结构相当复杂。

C2 noun /nɪmf/

Nymph

水仙

Meaning

a mythological spirit of nature; a beautiful young woman in classical mythology

Example

The water nymph appeared by the moonlit lake.

水仙出现在月光下的湖边。

C1 verb /rɪˈtreɪs/

retrace

Meaning

to go back over a path or route; to recall and repeat steps taken earlier

Example

She retraced her steps to find her lost keys.

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。

C2 adjective /əˈskjuː/

askew

歪斜

Meaning

Not in a straight or level position; crooked or tilted.

Example

The picture on the wall hung slightly askew.

墙上的画稍微歪斜。

A2 verb /mætʃ/

match

匹配

Meaning

to be equal to something; to find something that corresponds to another

Example

The colors of her dress match perfectly with her shoes.

她的裙子颜色和鞋子完美匹配。

C1 noun /ˈkoʊhɔːrt/

cohort

同班

Meaning

A group of people with a shared characteristic, usually of the same age or with a common experience.

Example

The study tracked a cohort of students over ten years.

这项研究跟踪了一个由学生组成的同班人群，长达十年。

B2 noun ডিজিটাল ডিটক্স

digital detox

数字排毒

Meaning

A period of time during which a person refrains from using electronic devices such as smartphones or computers, regarded as an opportunity to reduce stress or focus on social interaction in the physical world.

Example

A digital detox can help reduce hand fatigue.

数字排毒有助于减轻手部疲劳。

C1 adjective /ˈædʒɪteɪtɪd/

Agitated

激动的; 焦虑的; 不安的; 以负面方式兴奋

Meaning

disturbed; anxious; restless; excited in a negative way

Example

He became agitated when he heard the bad news.

当他听到坏消息时，他变得激动。

B2 adjective /kræmpt/

cramped

狭小, 不舒服地小

Meaning

uncomfortably small or restricted

Example

The room was so cramped that we could barely move.

房间太小了，以至于我们几乎不能移动。

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 /ˈlaɪðsəm/

lithesome

柔韧且优雅

Meaning

gracefully flexible and supple

Example

Her lithesome figure allowed her to move like a ballerina.

她的柔韧身姿使她能像芭蕾舞者一样舞动。

B1 noun /ˈɪnsɪdənt/

incident

事件

Meaning

an event or occurrence, often unpleasant or unusual

Example

The police quickly responded to the incident in the park.

警方迅速回应了公园内的事件。

B2 verb /prɪˈskrʌɪb/

prescribe

开药

Meaning

to recommend or authorize the use of something, especially medicine

Example

The doctor prescribed medication for my cold.

医生给我开了药治我的感冒。

B2 adjective /ˈhoʊl.səm/

Wholesome

有益健康的; 促进身体或道德福祉的

Meaning

conducive to or promoting moral or physical well-being; healthy

Example

Eating wholesome food is important for good health.

吃健康的食物对保持良好的健康很重要。

B2 noun /ˈdɔːr.mæt/

Door-mat

门垫

Meaning

a mat placed in front of a door for wiping feet

Example

Please wipe your feet on the door-mat before entering the house.

请在进入房子之前在门垫上擦脚。

C2 verb /dʒɪr/

jeer

嘲笑

Meaning

to laugh at someone or something in a cruel or mocking way

Example

The crowd began to jeer at the opposing team.

人群开始对对方球队嘲笑。

B1 noun /nɛt/

net

网

Meaning

a piece of material made of threads or ropes woven together, used to catch or hold things

Example

The fisherman cast his net into the sea.

渔夫把他的网投进了海里。

C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈvɜːrtɪbəl/

indivertible

Meaning

Not able to be turned aside or diverted.

Example

The judge's indivertible attention was on the case.

C1 adjective /ˈrɛtroʊˌɡreɪd/

retrograde

逆行的

Meaning

moving backward or returning to a worse condition

Example

The policy was seen as a retrograde step for human rights.

该政策被视为人权的倒退步骤。

B2 adjective /ˈprɪv.ə.lɪdʒd/

Privileged

特权的

Meaning

having special advantages; favored; elite

Example

She comes from a privileged background with many opportunities.

她来自一个有特权的背景，拥有许多机会。

B2 noun ˈmɑːr.kɪt ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi

market economy

市场经济

Meaning

An economic system where production and pricing decisions are controlled by individuals and based on supply and demand.

Example

A market economy allows businesses to compete freely.

市场经济允许企业自由竞争。

C1 noun /kəˈlaɪdəˌskoʊp/

kaleidoscope

万花筒

Meaning

A toy or instrument with mirrors and colored pieces that create changing patterns when rotated; also used metaphorically for a constantly changing sequence of patterns or elements.

Example

The city lights turned into a kaleidoscope of colors as the festival began.

当节日开始时，城市的灯光变成了色彩斑斓的万花筒。

B1 noun /ˈtʃæn.əl/

Channel

频道; 渠道; 途径;

Meaning

a television or radio station; a passage for water or other liquids; a means of communication

Example

The news channel provided live coverage of the important event.

新闻频道提供了该重要事件的现场直播报道。

A2 adjective /ˈkloʊ.sɪst/

closest

monolithic

单片的

Meaning

Massive, uniform, and indivisible; resembling a large single stone or structure.

Example

The company maintained a monolithic structure resistant to change.

公司保持了一个抗变的单片结构。

B2 noun /əˈkaʊntɪŋ/

accounting

会计

Meaning

the process of recording, summarizing, and reporting financial transactions

Example

She works in the accounting department of a large firm.

她在一家大公司的会计部门工作。

B2 noun /ˈwʊd.pek.ər/

Woodpecker

啄木鸟

Meaning

a bird that pecks at tree bark to find insects and create nesting holes

Example

The woodpecker hammered against the oak tree.

啄木鸟敲击橡树。

A1 noun, verb /laɪn/

line

线

Meaning

A long narrow mark or band; a row of people or things; to cover the inside surface of something.

Example

People waited in a long line outside the theater.

人们在剧院外排着长队等候。

A1 adjective /koʊld/

Cold

寒冷的; 冰冷的; 冷淡的;

Meaning

having a low temperature; lacking warmth; unfriendly

Example

The cold winter wind made everyone shiver.

寒冷的冬季风让每个人都打了寒战。

B2 noun ɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si

efficiency

效率

Meaning

The state or quality of being efficient; achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.

Example

Efficiency in communication is crucial for businesses.

沟通中的效率对于商业至关重要。

B2 noun /ˈpoʊ.di.əm/

Podium

讲台

Meaning

a small platform on which a person may stand to be seen by an audience

Example

The winner stood on the podium to receive the gold medal.

获胜者站在讲台上领奖。

C2 noun /ɪɡˈzækʃən/

exaction

敲诈

Meaning

the act of demanding or obtaining something, especially unfairly

Example

The peasants suffered under the king's heavy exactions.

农民在国王的沉重敲诈下受苦。

B2 noun /ˈʌpˌkiːp/

up-keep

维护

Meaning

The process or cost of maintaining something in good condition.

Example

The upkeep of the old house is very expensive.

老房子的维护非常昂贵。

C2 noun /kəˈnɑːrd/

canard

Meaning

a false or unfounded story or rumor

Example

The article turned out to be nothing more than a canard.

A1 noun /ˈweɪtər/

waiter

服务员

Meaning

a person whose job is to serve food and drinks to customers in a restaurant or café

Example

The waiter brought the menu and took our order politely.

服务员礼貌地拿来菜单并记录了订单。

C1 noun /ˈpæs.ɪ.fɪst/

pacifist

和平主义者

Meaning

a person who believes in peace and opposes war or violence

Example

She is a committed pacifist who campaigns against armed conflict.

她是一个坚定的和平主义者，致力于反对武装冲突。

C2 verb /slʌf/ or /sluː/

slough

脱皮 / 沼泽区

Meaning

To shed or cast off (like dead skin); also a swampy or muddy area.

Example

The snake sloughed off its old skin.

蛇脱掉了它的旧皮肤。

C2 adjective /ˈkɑːrnəl/

carnal

肉体的

Meaning

Relating to physical, especially sexual, desires and appetites.

Example

The book explores the conflict between spiritual and carnal desires.

这本书探索了精神和肉体欲望之间的冲突。

B2 adjective /dɪˈvɔːrst/

divorced

离婚

Meaning

No longer married because the marriage has been legally dissolved.

Example

She has been divorced for five years.

她已经离婚五年了。

C1 noun /ˈɛdɪfɪs/

edifice

大楼

Meaning

A large, impressive building or structure.

Example

The museum is an impressive edifice in the city center.

博物馆是市中心一座令人印象深刻的大楼。

A2 noun /ˈen.ə.mi/

Enemy

敌人

Meaning

a person who is actively opposed or hostile to someone or something

Example

In the story, the hero had to face his greatest enemy.

在故事中，英雄不得不面对他最大的敌人。

B2 noun /ˈoʊtˌmiːl/

oatmeal

燕麦粥

Meaning

A type of porridge made from ground oats, often eaten for breakfast.

Example

She eats a bowl of oatmeal every morning for breakfast.

她每天早晨吃一碗燕麦粥当早餐。

C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈstɪŋkt/

indistinct

模糊的

Meaning

Not clear or sharply defined; vague or blurred.

Example

The sound of voices was indistinct in the distance.

远处的声音是模糊的。

A2 noun /kaɪt/

Kite

秃鹰

Meaning

a bird of prey with long wings and a forked tail; also a toy flown in the air

Example

The kite soared high above the fields looking for prey.

风筝高高飞过田野寻找猎物。

C1 verb /ˈwɪð.ər/

wither

枯萎

Meaning

to dry up and die, typically used for plants

Example

The flowers will wither without enough water.

花朵没有足够的水分会枯萎。

C1 noun/adjective /ˈbaɪ.ɡɒn/

bygone

过去的

Meaning

Something belonging to an earlier time; past and no longer existing.

Example

He often talks about the traditions of bygone days.

他经常谈论过去时代的传统。

C1 verb; noun /beltʃ/

belch

打嗝

Meaning

to expel air noisily from the stomach through the mouth; to emit or pour out suddenly and forcefully

Example

After drinking the soda, he belched loudly.

喝了汽水后，他大声打嗝。

B2 noun /ˈfeð.ər/

Feather

鸟羽毛

Meaning

one of the light structures that cover a bird's body

Example

The peacock has beautiful colorful feathers.

孔雀有美丽的五彩斑斓的羽毛。