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C1 adjective /ˌʌndərɪkˈspoʊzd/

underexposed

曝光不足，忽视的
Meaning
insufficiently exposed to light (in photography) or not given enough attention
Example
The photo was underexposed and looked too dark.
照片曝光不足，看起来太暗了。
B2 noun /ˈɑː.mənd/

Almond

杏仁
Meaning
edible seed of the almond tree
Example
Almonds are a healthy snack rich in protein and good fats.
杏仁是一种健康的零食，富含蛋白质和健康脂肪。
C2 adjective /ˈdɛdˌpæn/

deadpan

面无表情
Meaning
Deliberately impassive or expressionless in manner.
Example
She delivered the joke in a completely deadpan voice.
她以完全面无表情的声音讲了笑话。
C1 noun /ˈtæm.ər.ɪnd/

Tamarind

罗望子
Meaning
a brown tropical fruit with a tangy, sour taste used in cooking and beverages
Example
Tamarind is commonly used in Asian and Middle Eastern cuisines for its sour flavor.
罗望子因其酸味在亚洲和中东料理中常用。
C2 noun /wɜːrl/

whorl

螺旋
Meaning
A pattern of spirals or concentric circles, often found in fingerprints, shells, or flowers.
Example
The fingerprint displayed a clear whorl pattern.
指纹显示出清晰的螺旋图案。
C2 noun /ˈsɪŋ.krə.ni/

synchrony

同步性
Meaning
Coordination in time, harmony in action or movement.
Example
Their dance performance showed perfect synchrony.
他们的舞蹈表演展示了完美的同步性。
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。
B2 adjective /ɪkˈskluːsɪv/

exclusive

仅限于特定的人、团体或区域；不与他人共享
Meaning
restricted to a particular person, group, or area; not shared with others
Example
The hotel offers exclusive access to a private beach.
酒店提供专属通往私人海滩的通道。
B2 adverb /ɪˈfɪʃəntli/

efficiently

高效地
Meaning
in a way that achieves maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense
Example
She managed to complete the task efficiently within the deadline.
她在最后期限内高效地完成了任务。
A2 verb /ɪkˈspleɪn/

explain

解释
Meaning
to make something clear or easy to understand by describing it in more detail
Example
The teacher explained the difficult concept to the students.
老师向学生们解释了这个困难的概念。
C2 adjective /əˌnækrəˈnɪstɪk/

anachronistic

时代错误的
Meaning
belonging to a period other than that being portrayed; old-fashioned or outdated
Example
His views on gender roles are considered anachronistic.
他关于性别角色的看法被认为是时代错误的。
C1 noun /draɪ fɪʃ/

Dry fish

干鱼
Meaning
fish that has been preserved by drying in the sun or by other dehydration methods
Example
Dry fish is a popular preserved food in many coastal regions.
干鱼是在许多沿海地区受欢迎的腌制食品。
A2 adjective /waɪd/

Wide

宽; 广
Meaning
having a great distance from one side to the other; broad
Example
The river is very wide at this point.
这条河在这一点非常宽。
C1 verb /dɪˈspɛns/

dispense

分配
Meaning
To distribute or provide something, especially in portions.
Example
The machine dispenses clean drinking water.
机器分配干净的饮用水。
C1 noun /kwɜːrk/

Quirk

怪癖; 习惯
Meaning
a peculiar behavioral habit; an unexpected turn or twist
Example
Her quirk of always wearing mismatched socks made her unique.
她总是穿着不配的袜子，这个怪癖使她与众不同。
C1 noun /ˈleɪ.mən/

Layman

外行人; 没有专业知识的人
Meaning
a person without professional or specialized knowledge in a particular subject
Example
The doctor explained the procedure in layman's terms.
医生用通俗的语言解释了这个程序。
B1 noun /ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

examination

考试
Meaning
a formal test of knowledge or ability
Example
She is preparing for her final examination.
她正在为她的期末考试做准备。
C1 adjective /ɪˈnæmərd/

enamored

着迷
Meaning
filled with love or admiration
Example
He became enamored with classical music after attending the concert.
他在参加音乐会后爱上了古典音乐。
B1 adjective /ˈɪnər/

inner

内在的
Meaning
Located inside or closer to the center; relating to one’s thoughts or feelings.
Example
She shared her inner thoughts with her best friend.
她与她最好的朋友分享了她的内心想法。
A2 noun /ˈɛləˌveɪtər/

elevator

电梯
Meaning
a machine that carries people or goods up and down between floors in a building
Example
We took the elevator to the tenth floor.
我们乘坐电梯到达了第十层。
C2 adjective /ɪˈnjʊərd/

inured

习惯于
Meaning
Accustomed to something, especially something unpleasant.
Example
After years of hardship, she was inured to suffering.
经过多年的困苦，她已经习惯于痛苦了。
B1 adjective ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt

efficient

高效
Meaning
Working in a well-organized way; competent and effective in performance.
Example
Efficient farming methods improve yields.
高效的农业方法提高产量。
A2 noun /sməʊk/

smoke

烟雾
Meaning
A visible suspension of carbon or other particles in air, typically one emitted from a burning substance.
Example
Smoke from vehicles worsens air quality.
车辆排放的烟雾会恶化空气质量。
C1 verb /dɪˈspɛl/

dispel

驱散
Meaning
to make a doubt, feeling, or belief disappear
Example
The teacher's explanation dispelled the students' confusion.
老师的解释消除了学生们的困惑。
A2 adjective /ˈfaɪ.nəl/

Final

最后的; 决定性的; 终极的
Meaning
last; concluding; decisive; ultimate
Example
This is the final exam of the semester.
这是本学期的最终考试。
A1 verb /ɡet/

get

获得
Meaning
to obtain, receive, or acquire something
Example
I need to get some milk from the store.
我需要从商店拿些牛奶。
C2 adjective /ˌhæfˈbeɪkt/

half-baked

半生不熟
Meaning
poorly thought out or badly planned
Example
The manager quickly rejected his half-baked proposal.
经理迅速拒绝了他半生不熟的提案。
B2 adverb /ˈʃɑːrpli/

sharply

急剧地
Meaning
suddenly and strongly; in a cutting or intense way
Example
Prices rose sharply after the announcement.
价格在公告后急剧上涨。
C1 adjective /ˈbed.rɪd.ən/

Bedridden

卧床不起
Meaning
confined to bed; unable to leave one's bed due to illness or infirmity
Example
The elderly man has been bedridden for several months.
这位年长的男士已经卧床不起好几个月了。
C2 noun /ˈskʌl.i.ən/

scullion

厨房仆人
Meaning
a servant assigned the most menial kitchen tasks
Example
In medieval times, a scullion was responsible for cleaning pots and pans.
在中世纪，厨房仆人负责清洁锅碗和煎锅。
A1 pronoun /hɜːr/

her

她
Meaning
used to refer to a female person or animal already mentioned or easily identified
Example
I saw her at the park yesterday.
我昨天在公园看见了她。
A2 adjective /ˈbroʊkən/

Broken

破损的; 损坏的; 断裂的
Meaning
damaged; not working; fractured
Example
The broken window needs to be replaced immediately.
破损的窗户需要立即更换。
A2 interjection /mˈhm/

mm-hmm

是的
Meaning
A sound used to express agreement or acknowledgment in conversation.
Example
‘Do you understand?’ ‘Mm-hmm.’
‘你明白吗?’ ‘是的.’
B2 verb /trɛk/

trek

Meaning
to go on a long, difficult journey, especially on foot
Example
They trekked across the mountains for three days.
C1 noun /ˈtɪt.bɪt/

Titbit

一小块美味的食物; 一小段有趣的信息
Meaning
a small piece of tasty food; a small interesting piece of information
Example
She served delicious titbits at the party.
她在派对上提供了美味的小吃。
B2 noun /ˈɛdʒuˌkeɪtər/

educator

教育工作者
Meaning
a person who provides education; a teacher or instructor
Example
She is a dedicated educator who inspires her students every day.
她是一位献身的教育工作者，每天都在激励她的学生。
C1 noun ˌvæljuˈeɪʃən

valuation

估价
Meaning
An estimation of the worth of something.
Example
The valuation of the property was much higher than expected.
该物业的评估远高于预期。
C2 verb /kənˈvʌls/

convulse

剧烈震动; 经历突然的不自主收缩
Meaning
to shake violently; to suffer sudden involuntary contractions
Example
The patient convulsed during the seizure.
患者在发作时抽搐。
C1 adjective /ˈsɪn.tɪ.leɪ.tɪŋ/

scintillating

闪耀的
Meaning
brilliantly clever, exciting, or sparkling
Example
Her scintillating conversation kept everyone entertained.
她那闪耀的谈话让每个人都感到娱乐。
B2 noun /tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒɪ.kəl ədˈvɑːns.mənt/

technological advancement

技术进步
Meaning
Progress or improvement in technology that leads to better solutions or capabilities.
Example
Technological advancement is revolutionizing healthcare.
技术进步正在革命化医疗保健。
C1 adjective /dɪˈspɜːrst/

dispersed

分散的
Meaning
Scattered or spread across a wide area.
Example
The dispersed population made it difficult to provide public services.
分散的人口使得提供公共服务变得困难。
B2 noun /ˈpeə.rən.tɪŋ/

parenting

育儿
Meaning
The care and training a child receives while growing up, involving the development of their mental, physical, and social aspects.
Example
Effective parenting helps children develop confidence and independence.
有效的育儿帮助孩子们发展自信和独立。
B1 noun əbˈdʒek.tɪv

objective

目标
Meaning
A thing aimed at or sought; a goal.
Example
The main objective is to test sustainability.
主要目标是测试可持续性。
A1 verb /keɪm/

came

来了
Meaning
past tense of 'come'
Example
She came to the party on time.
她准时来到了聚会。
C1 adjective /ˈprɒdɪɡəl/

prodigal

挥霍无度
Meaning
spending money or resources freely and recklessly; wastefully extravagant
Example
The prodigal son returned home after wasting his inheritance.
浪子回头，回到家中，在浪费了遗产之后。
C2 adjective /fjuːˈnɪəriəl/

funereal

葬礼的
Meaning
having the mournful, somber character of a funeral
Example
The room was filled with a funereal silence after the announcement.
宣布后，房间里充满了葬礼般的沉默。
C1 noun /ˈɜːrθənˌwɛr/

earthenware

陶器
Meaning
pottery made of clay and hardened by heat
Example
The shop displayed beautiful earthenware pots and bowls.
商店展示了美丽的陶器罐和碗。
A2 noun /ˈɒm.lət/

Omelet

煎蛋饼
Meaning
a dish made from beaten eggs cooked in a frying pan and often folded around a filling
Example
She made a cheese omelet for breakfast.
她做了一个奶酪煎蛋饼作为早餐。
C2 noun /ˈdɛnɪzən/

denizen

居民
Meaning
an inhabitant or resident of a particular place
Example
The forest is home to many nocturnal denizens.
森林是许多夜行性居民的家。
B2 verb ˈsiːlɪŋ

sealing

封闭，密封
Meaning
The action of closing or blocking something to prevent entry or escape.
Example
Sealing cracks in the walls can prevent pests from entering.
密封墙壁上的裂缝可以防止害虫进入。
C2 noun /kɒzˈmɒɡ.ə.ni/

cosmogony

宇宙起源学
Meaning
the study or theory of the origin of the universe
Example
The book provides an overview of different cosmogonies throughout history.
这本书提供了关于历史上不同宇宙起源学的概述。
B2 adjective /ˈskætərd/

Scattered

分散的; 散落的;
Meaning
spread widely apart; dispersed; occurring here and there
Example
Scattered showers are expected throughout the day.
预计全天都会有分散的降雨。
C2 noun /rɛtʃ/

wretch

不幸的人
Meaning
an unfortunate or miserable person; a despicable or contemptible person
Example
The poor wretch was left out in the cold with no shelter.
那个不幸的人被遗弃在寒冷中，没有避难所。
B2 noun /ˈhɔːr.ər/

Horror

恐怖; 强烈的恐惧感; 厌恶
Meaning
an intense feeling of fear, shock, or disgust; something that causes such feelings
Example
The survivors described the horror of the earthquake that destroyed their entire village.
幸存者描述了地震的恐怖，地震摧毁了他们整个村庄。
A1 verb /kʊk/

cook

烹饪
Meaning
to prepare food by heating; to make food ready to eat
Example
My mother loves to cook traditional dishes.
我妈妈喜欢做传统菜肴。
B2 noun /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərər/

manufacturer

制造商
Meaning
A person or company that makes goods in large quantities.
Example
The manufacturer produces cars for the global market.
制造商为全球市场生产汽车。
A2 noun /ˈmæstər/

Master

大师; 专家;
Meaning
A skilled practitioner of a particular art or activity; a teacher or expert
Example
Leonardo da Vinci was a master of both painting and sculpture.
列奥纳多·达·芬奇是绘画和雕塑的高手。
C2 verb /prɒɡˈnɒstɪkeɪt/

prognosticate

预测
Meaning
To foretell or predict future events, especially based on current signs.
Example
Experts attempted to prognosticate the outcome of the election.
专家们尝试预测选举结果。
C1 adjective /raɪf/

rife

普遍
Meaning
widespread or common, often in a negative sense
Example
Corruption was rife in the old government system.
腐败在旧政府体制中盛行。
C2 noun, adjective /ˌtætərdɪˈmeɪliən/

tatterdemalion

穿破衣服的人
Meaning
A person dressed in ragged clothes; ragged or dilapidated in appearance.
Example
A tatterdemalion wandered the streets in search of food.
一个塔特德马利昂在街上游荡，寻找食物。
C1 noun /ɔːˈrɔːrə/

aurora

极光
Meaning
A natural display of lights in the sky, usually seen in polar regions.
Example
We traveled to Norway to see the northern aurora.
我们去了挪威看北极光。
C2 noun /dəˈkɔɪt/

Dacoit

强盗
Meaning
a member of an armed gang of robbers; a bandit, especially in India and Myanmar
Example
The village was terrorized by a gang of dacoits who robbed travelers.
这个村庄被一群强盗所恐吓，他们抢劫了旅行者。
C1 verb /ˌpriːˈmɛdɪteɪt/

premeditate

预谋
Meaning
to think about and plan something (especially a crime) beforehand
Example
The suspect was accused of premeditating the crime.
嫌疑人被指控事先计划犯罪。
B1 adjective /ˈsʌm.wʌt/

Somewhat

有点; 稍微; 适度
Meaning
to some extent; rather; moderately
Example
The movie was somewhat interesting but not great.
这部电影有点有趣，但不太棒。
C1 adjective /ˈfeɪt.fəl/

fateful

决定性或灾难性的
Meaning
having significant or disastrous consequences
Example
Their fateful decision changed the course of history.
他们的决定性决定改变了历史的进程。
C2 noun /ˈdɛskænt/

descant

附加旋律
Meaning
An additional melody or counterpoint sung or played above the main melody.
Example
The choir added a beautiful descant to the hymn.
合唱团为赞美诗添加了一段美丽的附加旋律。
A1 noun/verb /ˈkʊkɪŋ/

cooking

烹饪
Meaning
the process of preparing food by heating it
Example
Cooking is one of my favorite hobbies.
烹饪是我最喜欢的爱好之一。
C2 noun /raɪm/

rime

霜
Meaning
frost formed on cold surfaces by freezing water vapor
Example
The trees were covered with a white rime after the cold night.
树木在寒冷的夜晚后被白色霜覆盖。
A2 verb /pʊʃ/

push

推
Meaning
to exert force to move something away from oneself; to press against
Example
Push the button to ring the bell.
按下按钮以响铃。
C2 noun /ˈspæŋɡəl/

spangle

亮片
Meaning
A small shiny piece of metal or plastic used for decoration on clothes.
Example
Her dress was covered with silver spangles that glittered in the light.
她的裙子上覆盖着银色的亮片，在光线下闪闪发光。
C2 adjective /əˈθɜːrst/

athirst

渴望, 渴求
Meaning
Very eager or desirous for something.
Example
The explorer was athirst for adventure.
探险家渴望冒险。
C2 verb /ɪkˈstɛnjueɪt/

extenuate

减轻
Meaning
to make an offense, fault, or situation seem less serious by providing an excuse or explanation
Example
The lawyer tried to extenuate his client's actions by highlighting his difficult childhood.
律师通过强调客户的艰难童年，试图减轻他的行为。
C1 adjective /ˈæmərəs/

amorous

多情的
Meaning
Showing, feeling, or relating to romantic love or desire.
Example
He sent her an amorous letter filled with declarations of love.
他给她写了一封充满爱情宣言的情书。
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。
C1 noun /ɪnˈkɒmpɪtəns/

incompetence

不称职
Meaning
Lack of ability, skill, or effectiveness in doing something.
Example
The project failed due to the manager’s incompetence.
由于经理的不称职，项目失败了。
A2 noun ˌtræn.spɔːrˈteɪ.ʃən

Transportation

运输
Meaning
The movement of people or goods from one place to another.
Example
Efficient transportation reduces costs.
高效的运输可以降低成本。
C1 noun /rɪˈnaʊn/

Renown

声誉; 名声
Meaning
the condition of being known or talked about by many people; fame
Example
The scientist achieved international renown for her discoveries.
这位科学家因其发现而获得了国际声誉。
C1 adjective /pæˈseɪ/

passe

过时的; 过时
Meaning
no longer fashionable or current; out of date
Example
Some trends from last decade feel utterly passé now.
过去十年的一些趋势现在看起来完全过时了。
C1 noun /ˈflæt.ər.i/

Flattery

恭维
Meaning
excessive and insincere praise, given especially to further one's own interests
Example
His constant flattery made everyone suspicious of his true motives.
他不断的恭维使大家怀疑他的真实动机。
C1 noun /ˈdɛsɪˌbɛl/

decibel

分贝
Meaning
a unit used to measure the intensity of sound
Example
The noise level in the factory exceeded 90 decibels.
工厂里的噪音水平超过了90分贝。
A1 adjective, adverb /əˈloʊn/

alone

孤单
Meaning
having no one else present; on one's own
Example
She prefers to live alone in her apartment.
她更喜欢独自一人在她的公寓里生活。
C2 noun /drʌdʒ/

drudge

苦工
Meaning
A person made to do hard, menial, or dull work.
Example
He felt like a drudge, stuck in repetitive tasks all day.
他觉得自己像个苦工，一整天都困在重复的任务中。
B1 preposition /ˈvaɪə/ or /ˈviːə/

via

通过
Meaning
through, by way of, or using a particular route or means
Example
She sent the documents via email.
她通过电子邮件发送了文件。
B2 noun /sɪlk/

silk

丝绸
Meaning
a fine, smooth fabric made from the threads produced by silkworms
Example
The dress was made of pure silk.
这件裙子是用纯丝绸做的。
B2 noun /krɑk pɑt/

Crock pot

慢炖锅
Meaning
an electric cooking pot that cooks food slowly at low temperatures
Example
I put the chicken and vegetables in the crock pot before going to work.
我在上班前把鸡肉和蔬菜放入慢炖锅中。
C2 noun /ˈkæl.əm.ni/

Calumny

诽谤
Meaning
the making of false and defamatory statements about someone in order to damage their reputation
Example
The politician sued the newspaper for spreading calumny about his personal life.
这位政治家因报纸传播关于他个人生活的诽谤而起诉了报纸。
C1 noun /kəmˈplɪsəti/

complicity

共谋
Meaning
the state of being involved with others in an illegal activity or wrongdoing
Example
The court revealed his complicity in the fraud scheme.
法庭揭示了他在欺诈计划中的共谋。
B2 noun /ˈliːf.lət/

Leaflet

传单; 宣传单
Meaning
a printed sheet of paper containing information or advertising and usually distributed free
Example
She handed out leaflets about the environmental campaign.
她分发了有关环保运动的传单。
A1 verb /lɪv/

live

住
Meaning
to have life; to reside in a particular place; to exist
Example
They live in a beautiful house by the lake.
他们住在湖边的一栋漂亮房子里。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈdɔːntɪd/

Undaunted

无畏的; 勇敢的; 不屈的;
Meaning
not intimidated or discouraged by difficulty, danger, or disappointment
Example
Despite the setbacks, she remained undaunted in pursuing her goals.
尽管遇到挫折，她在追求目标时依然无畏。
B1 noun /rɪst/

Wrist

手腕
Meaning
the joint connecting the hand with the forearm
Example
He wore a watch on his wrist.
他戴着手表在手腕上。
C1 noun /ˈwɔː.tər ˌlɪl.i/

Water-lily

睡莲
Meaning
a floating flower that grows on the surface of ponds and lakes
Example
The white water-lily floated gracefully on the pond.
白色的睡莲优雅地漂浮在池塘上。
B2 adjective /prəˈnaʊnst/

pronounced

明显的
Meaning
very noticeable or strongly marked
Example
There is a pronounced difference between the two styles.
这两种风格之间有明显的区别。
C2 adjective /ˈpɪrɪk/

pyrrhic

皮洛斯式胜利
Meaning
A victory won at such a great cost that it is almost equivalent to defeat.
Example
The general declared the battle a pyrrhic victory due to heavy losses.
由于巨大的损失，指挥官宣布战斗为皮洛斯式胜利。
A2 adjective /əˈlaɪv/

Alive

活着的; 不是死的; 充满生命和能量
Meaning
living; not dead; full of life and energy
Example
The old man is still alive and healthy.
那位老人仍然活着且健康。
B1 noun, verb /ˈseɪ.lɪŋ/

sailing

帆船运动
Meaning
The act of traveling in a boat or ship using sails; the sport or activity of navigating a boat with sails.
Example
We went sailing on the lake during the summer.
我们夏天在湖上去帆船运动。
B2 noun ˈlɪv.ɪŋ ˈstæn.dədz

living standards

生活水平
Meaning
The degree of wealth and material comfort available to a person or community; quality of life.
Example
High living standards improve satisfaction.
高生活水平提高了满意度。
C1 noun /ˌɒk.sɪ.dʒɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

oxygenation

供氧或氧气治疗
Meaning
The process of supplying or treating with oxygen.
Example
Deep breathing exercises improve oxygenation of the body.
深呼吸练习有助于改善身体的供氧。
B1 verb /trænsˈleɪt/

translate

翻译
Meaning
to express words or text in another language
Example
She can translate five languages.
她可以翻译五种语言。
A2 noun /brɪk/

brick

砖块
Meaning
A rectangular block of clay or similar material used in building walls and other structures.
Example
The workers laid brick after brick to build the wall.
工人们一块接一块地放砖来建造墙壁。
B1 noun riˈækʃən

reaction

反应
Meaning
An action performed or a feeling experienced in response to a situation or event.
Example
The arrests triggered a reaction.
逮捕引发了反应。
C2 verb /ˈhɛnˌpɛk/

henpeck

Meaning
To continually criticize, nag, or dominate (especially a husband).
Example
He felt henpecked by his overly controlling wife.
C1 noun /ˈnɛktəriːn/

nectarine

油桃 (一种光滑皮肤的桃子品种)
Meaning
A smooth-skinned variety of peach.
Example
She bought a basket of fresh nectarines from the market.
她从市场上买了一篮子新鲜的油桃。
C1 adjective /ˈpraɪ.məl/

primal

原始的, 基本的
Meaning
Relating to the earliest stage of development; essential or fundamental.
Example
Fear is one of the most primal emotions humans experience.
恐惧是人类体验的最原始的情感之一。
C2 verb /ˈvɪʃieɪt/

vitiate

败坏
Meaning
to spoil, weaken, or make something less effective
Example
One careless remark can vitiate the entire argument.
一句不小心的话可能会破坏整个论点。
C2 noun /ˌhaɪdroʊməˈkænɪks/

hydromechanics

水力学
Meaning
The study of the mechanical properties and behavior of fluids in motion and at rest.
Example
Hydromechanics provides the foundation for naval architecture.
水力学为船舶设计提供了基础。
B2 verb, noun /kəˈmjuːt/

commute

通勤
Meaning
Verb: to travel regularly between home and work; Noun: the journey to and from work.
Example
He commutes two hours every day to reach his office.
他每天通勤两小时去上班到他的办公室。
C1 verb /ɡrʌnt/

grunt

Meaning
to make a low, rough sound, often when exerting effort or expressing annoyance
Example
He grunted as he lifted the heavy box.
C2 noun /ˌpɒl.iˈsɪl.ə.bəl/

polysyllable

多音节词
Meaning
a word with more than one syllable
Example
The word 'elephant' is a polysyllable because it has three syllables.
‘大象’是一个多音节词，因为它有三个音节。
C1 verb /brɔɪl/

broil

烤
Meaning
To cook food by direct heat, usually under a grill or over a fire.
Example
She broiled the chicken until it was golden brown.
她把鸡肉烤到金黄色。
C2 noun /ˌdɪspjuːˈteɪʃən/

disputation

争论
Meaning
a formal debate or argument
Example
The disputation between the two scholars lasted for hours.
两位学者之间的争论持续了好几个小时。
C2 adjective /ˌkloʊs ˈhɔːld/

close-hauled

逆风航行
Meaning
of a sailing ship, sailing as nearly as possible towards the direction from which the wind is blowing.
Example
The yacht was close-hauled as it cut through the waves.
那艘游艇在波浪中紧贴风向行驶。
A2 pronoun /nʌn/

none

没有人
Meaning
not any; no one; not one
Example
None of the students passed the exam.
没有学生通过考试。
C1 noun/verb /liːʃ/

leash

牵引绳
Meaning
a strap or cord used to control or guide an animal; to restrain or control
Example
The dog was on a leash during the walk.
狗在散步时被牵引绳拴着。
C2 adjective /ˌtaɪtˈfɪstɪd/

tightfisted

吝啬
Meaning
unwilling to spend money; stingy
Example
He is so tightfisted that he refuses to tip at restaurants.
他非常吝啬，甚至在餐馆里都不愿意给小费。
C1 noun /ˈpɒpjʊlɪst/

populist

民粹主义领导人
Meaning
A politician or person who seeks to appeal to ordinary people who feel their concerns are ignored by elites.
Example
The populist leader promised to put the needs of common citizens first.
民粹主义领导人承诺将普通公民的需求放在首位。
C2 noun /ˈdʒʌɡləri/

jugglery

杂技
Meaning
The performance of tricks and illusions, especially by sleight of hand.
Example
The magician's jugglery amazed the audience.
魔术师的杂技让观众惊讶不已。
C2 noun /ˌkɑːnfɔːrˈmeɪʃən/

conformation

构象
Meaning
The shape, structure, or arrangement of something.
Example
The scientist studied the molecular conformation of the protein.
科学家研究了蛋白质的分子构象。
C2 noun /ˈfʌŋkʃəˌnɛri/

functionary

职员
Meaning
a person who has official duties in an organization, especially one with little authority
Example
The minor functionary was responsible for filing reports.
次要的职员负责提交报告。
C1 noun /ˌkɒnvəˈlɛsns/

convalescence

康复期
Meaning
the period of time spent recovering from an illness or medical treatment
Example
His convalescence lasted for almost two months after the accident.
事故后的康复期持续了近两个月。
C1 noun /ʃruː/

shrew

暴躁的女人 / 小鼠类动物
Meaning
a small mouse-like animal; also a woman with a bad temper
Example
The play describes a strong-willed woman as a shrew.
这部戏描述了一位坚强的女性，像一个暴躁的女人一样。