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C2 noun /ˈʌndərlɪŋ/

underling

下属
Meaning
a person of low rank or importance; a subordinate
Example
The manager ordered his underlings to finish the task quickly.
经理命令他的下属快速完成任务。
C2 verb /ˈbækˌslaɪd/

backslide

倒退
Meaning
To relapse into bad habits, undesirable practices, or moral decline.
Example
After months of progress, he began to backslide into old habits.
经过几个月的进展，他开始回到旧习惯中。
C2 noun /ˈluː.məˌnɛr.i/

luminary

杰出人物
Meaning
A person who inspires or influences others, especially in a particular field.
Example
He is considered a luminary in the world of science.
他被认为是科学界的杰出人物。
C2 noun /ˈbʌskɪn/

buskin

厚底靴
Meaning
A type of thick-soled boot that reaches halfway to the knee; also associated with tragic drama in ancient times.
Example
The actor wore a buskin as part of his classical costume.
那位演员穿着巴斯金鞋子作为他经典服装的一部分。
C2 adjective /ˈbɛərˌfeɪst/

barefaced

厚颜无耻
Meaning
shameless and undisguised; openly bold or unashamed
Example
He told a barefaced lie in front of everyone.
他在大家面前说了个厚颜无耻的谎言。
C2 adjective /ˈvɑːlətɪv/

volitive

意愿的
Meaning
Relating to the will or the exercise of the will.
Example
The treaty was signed under volitive agreement between both nations.
该条约是在两国自愿协议下签署的。
C2 verb /ɪkˈspɒstjʊleɪt/

expostulate

表示不同意见
Meaning
to express strong disapproval or disagreement
Example
She expostulated with her friend about the risky decision.
她对她朋友关于冒险决定的看法表达了不同意见。
C2 noun /ˈɔːriˌoʊl/

aureole

光环
Meaning
A halo or radiance surrounding the head or body, often in religious art.
Example
The painting showed the saint with an aureole around his head.
这幅画展示了圣人头上方的光环。
C2 adjective /ˌoʊpəˈlɛsənt/

opalescent

欧泊色的
Meaning
showing or reflecting a milky, iridescent light like an opal
Example
The opalescent sky glowed with shades of pink and blue.
欧泊色的天空闪烁着粉色和蓝色的色调。
C2 adjective /fjuːˈɡeɪʃəs/

fugacious

短暂的
Meaning
Lasting only a short time; fleeting or ephemeral.
Example
Youth is beautiful but fugacious.
青春是美丽的，但它是短暂的。
C2 adjective /boʊˈhiːmiən/

bohemian

波希米亚
Meaning
unconventional, artistic, and free-spirited in lifestyle or appearance
Example
She decorated her apartment in a bohemian style with colorful fabrics.
她用色彩缤纷的布料装饰了她的公寓，采用了波希米亚风格。
C2 verb /dɪsˈpɔːrt/

disport

玩乐
Meaning
To amuse oneself in a lively or playful way.
Example
The children disported themselves in the garden.
孩子们在花园里玩得很开心。
C2 noun /ˌvɪvɪˈsɛkʃən/

vivisection

在活体动物上进行手术以进行科学研究的实践
Meaning
the practice of performing operations on live animals for scientific research
Example
Vivisection has long been a controversial topic among scientists and animal rights activists.
活体解剖长期以来一直是科学家和动物权利活动家之间的一个争议话题。
C2 adjective /səˈdʒɛstəbəl/

suggestible

易受影响的
Meaning
easily influenced by the suggestions of others
Example
Children are highly suggestible and may believe what they are told.
孩子们很容易受到影响，可能会相信他们被告知的事情。
C2 noun /ˌrɛprɪˈhɛnʃən/

reprehension

斥责
Meaning
The act of rebuking or criticizing severely.
Example
The teacher’s reprehension of the student’s behavior was justified.
老师对学生行为的斥责是有道理的。
C2 noun /ˈsɑːrdʒənt ət ɑːrmz/

sergeant-at-arms

警卫员
Meaning
An officer responsible for maintaining order during meetings or legislative sessions.
Example
The sergeant-at-arms escorted the disruptive member out of the hall.
警卫员把扰乱秩序的成员从大厅带了出去。
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。
C2 noun /ˈɑːrtləsnəs/

artlessness

简朴, 自然
Meaning
The quality of being natural and simple without deceit or pretension.
Example
Her artlessness made her beloved by all.
她的artlessness使她受到所有人的喜爱。
C2 verb /fɪˈlɪsɪˌteɪt/

felicitate

庆祝
Meaning
to congratulate; to express good wishes
Example
We felicitated the graduating students at the ceremony.
我们在典礼上祝贺了毕业生。
C2 noun /ˈdɛswɪˌtuːd/

desuetude

废弃
Meaning
a state of disuse or inactivity
Example
The old law has fallen into desuetude.
旧法律已经废弃。
C2 noun /klaɪm/

clime

气候带
Meaning
A region defined by its climate.
Example
He traveled to warmer climes during the winter.
他在冬天去温暖的气候带旅行。
C2 noun /ˈmɔːreɪz/

mores

风俗
Meaning
the essential or characteristic customs and conventions of a community
Example
Social mores often dictate how people behave in public.
社会风俗常常决定人们在公共场合的行为。
C2 adjective /ˈvɛndɪbəl/

vendible

可销售的
Meaning
Capable of being sold; marketable.
Example
Only vendible products were displayed at the trade fair.
只有可销售的产品在贸易展会上展示。
C2 adjective /ˈfæð.əm.ləs/

fathomless

无法理解或测量的; 非常深
Meaning
impossible to understand or measure; very deep
Example
The ocean seemed fathomless as it stretched to the horizon.
海洋看起来是无法测量的，因为它一直延伸到地平线。
C2 adjective /ˈmɪn.dʒi/

Mingy

小气; 吝啬
Meaning
mean or stingy; unwilling to spend money
Example
He is too mingy to spend money on anything but necessities.
他太小气，不愿意在除必要的东西外花钱。
C2 noun /ˌpɛrəɡrɪˈneɪʃən/

peregrination

朝圣之旅
Meaning
A long journey or wandering, especially on foot.
Example
Their peregrination across Asia lasted two years.
他们横跨亚洲的朝圣之旅持续了两年。
C2 noun /ˈoʊɡər/

ogre

Meaning
A mythical monster, often depicted as large, hideous, and cruel; metaphorically, a cruel or terrifying person.
Example
The villagers feared the ogre who lived in the dark forest.
C2 noun /ˌkiː ˈviːv/

qui vive

警觉
Meaning
A state of alertness or vigilance.
Example
The guards were on the qui vive during the night.
警卫们在夜间保持警觉。
C2 noun /əˈdɛpt.nəs/

adeptness

熟练和技巧
Meaning
Skill and dexterity in a task.
Example
His adeptness in negotiations helped close the deal successfully.
他在谈判中的熟练帮助成功地完成了交易。
C2 adjective /ˈhɔːrtətɔːri/

hortatory

Meaning
Intended to encourage or urge to action.
Example
The manager’s hortatory words inspired the team to work harder.
C2 noun ˈoʊʃən ˌstrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

ocean stratification

海洋分层
Meaning
The formation of layers in ocean water due to differences in density.
Example
Ocean stratification affects marine biodiversity.
海洋分层影响海洋生物多样性。
C2 noun /ˈkɪzmɛt/

kismet

命运
Meaning
Destiny or fate.
Example
Meeting her on that day felt like pure kismet.
那天遇见她感觉就像纯粹的命运。
C2 adjective /ˈsɜːrkəmskraɪbd/

circumscribed

受限的
Meaning
restricted or limited in scope or freedom
Example
Her freedom of choice was circumscribed by social rules.
她的选择自由受社会规则的限制。
C2 noun /ˈpɑːrvənuː/

parvenu

新富人
Meaning
A person who has recently gained wealth or influence but is not yet accepted socially.
Example
He was seen as a parvenu who lacked refinement despite his riches.
他被视为一个新富阶层，尽管他拥有财富，但却缺乏 refinement。
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。
C2 verb /ˈbɜːrdʒən/

burgeon

快速增长
Meaning
To grow or develop rapidly; to flourish.
Example
The city's population began to burgeon after the new factory opened.
这座城市的人口在新工厂开业后开始迅速增长。
C2 adjective /ɪkˈstɛnsəbl/

extensible

可扩展的
Meaning
able to be extended; capable of expansion.
Example
The software is designed to be extensible with new features.
该软件设计为可以通过新功能扩展。
C2 adjective /krʌˈsteɪʃəs/

crustaceous

有硬壳的
Meaning
relating to or having a hard shell like a crustacean
Example
The scientist studied the crustaceous fossils.
科学家研究了有硬壳的化石。
C2 noun /ˈlɔːrdlɪŋ/

lordling

小领主
Meaning
A young or petty lord; someone of minor nobility.
Example
The arrogant lordling demanded respect despite his lack of experience.
那个傲慢的小领主尽管缺乏经验，仍要求尊重。
C2 noun /ɪmˈpɒs.tʃər/

Imposture

冒充; 欺诈; 欺骗
Meaning
the practice of deceiving others by pretending to be someone else; fraudulent deception
Example
The elaborate imposture lasted for months before investigators uncovered the truth.
这个精心设计的欺骗持续了几个月，直到调查员揭露了真相。
C2 adjective /ˈɡæŋ.ɡli/

gangly

高瘦且笨拙
Meaning
Tall, thin, and awkward in movement or appearance.
Example
The gangly teenager stumbled while trying to dance.
那个笨拙的青少年在跳舞时跌倒了。
C2 noun /ˈfræŋkɪnsɛns/

frankincense

乳香
Meaning
An aromatic gum resin used in incense and perfumes, often in religious ceremonies.
Example
The temple was filled with the sweet smell of burning frankincense.
寺庙里充满了燃烧乳香的甜美气味。
C2 noun /floʊ/

floe

浮冰
Meaning
a large sheet of floating ice
Example
The polar bears rested on the ice floe.
北极熊在浮冰上休息。
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。
C2 noun /ˌnɒn ˈsɛkwɪtər/

non sequitur

无关的评论
Meaning
a statement or conclusion that does not logically follow from the previous statement
Example
His comment about the weather was a complete non sequitur during the budget discussion.
他关于天气的评论在预算讨论中完全是无关的评论。
C2 adjective /ɪmˈperɪʃəbəl/

Imperishable

永恒的; 不朽的; 不会腐烂的
Meaning
not subject to decay; lasting forever; eternal
Example
The imperishable beauty of classical art continues to inspire generations.
经典艺术的永恒美丽继续激励着一代又一代。
C2 noun /ˈlɪbərˌtiːn/

libertine

Meaning
A person who behaves without moral principles, especially in sexual matters.
Example
The novel depicted the reckless life of a libertine in 18th century France.
C2 verb /diːˈmæɡnɪtaɪz/

demagnetize

去磁
Meaning
To remove or reduce the magnetic properties of something.
Example
The technician demagnetized the old cassette tape.
技术员去掉了老磁带的磁性。
C2 noun /ˈjuːnɪvəˌlɛns/

univalence

单价性
Meaning
The state of having a single valence or combining power, especially in chemistry.
Example
Hydrogen is characterized by its univalence in chemical reactions.
氢气在化学反应中以其单价性为特点。
C2 adjective /həˈmɑː.lə.ɡəs/

homologous

同源的 (结构)
Meaning
Having the same relation, relative position, or structure, especially due to evolutionary origin.
Example
The wings of bats and the arms of humans are homologous structures.
蝙蝠的翅膀和人类的手臂是同源结构。
C2 noun /ˈæsɪˌteɪt/

acetate

醋酸盐
Meaning
a salt or ester of acetic acid; a synthetic material used in textiles and film
Example
The company produces acetate fibers for clothing.
该公司生产用于服装的醋酸纤维。
C2 noun /dɪˈdʒɛkʃən/

dejection

沮丧
Meaning
a state of sadness, depression, or low spirits
Example
She sat in a state of dejection after hearing the bad news.
她在听到坏消息后，处于一种沮丧的状态。
C2 adjective /ɪˈræsɪbl/

irascible

易怒的
Meaning
Easily angered; quick-tempered.
Example
His irascible nature often got him into trouble.
他易怒的性格常常使他陷入麻烦。
C2 noun /ˈænti/

ante

Meaning
a stake put up by a player in poker or similar games before receiving cards; also used figuratively to mean an initial investment or contribution
Example
Each player placed an ante before the game began.
C2 noun /ɪnˈtɛɡ.jʊ.mənt/

integument

外部覆盖物
Meaning
A natural outer covering, such as skin, shell, or rind.
Example
The snake sheds its integument as it grows.
蛇在生长过程中脱掉外部覆盖物。
C2 verb /dɪsˈroʊb/

disrobe

脱衣服
Meaning
to remove one's clothes
Example
The monk disrobed before entering the river.
僧侣在进入河流之前脱掉了衣服。
C2 noun /əˈɡrɒnəmɪst/

agronomist

农业学家
Meaning
A scientist who studies soil management and crop production.
Example
The agronomist suggested new methods to improve rice yields.
农业学家建议了一些新的方法，以提高水稻产量。
C2 noun /ˈdɛθsˌhɛd/

deaths-head

骷髅
Meaning
A representation of a human skull, often used as a symbol of death.
Example
The pirate flag was marked with a grim deaths-head.
海盗旗上标有一个恐怖的骷髅。
C2 verb /rɪˈsɪnd/

rescind

撤销
Meaning
to revoke, cancel, or repeal a law, order, or agreement
Example
The company decided to rescind the job offer.
公司决定撤销工作机会。
C2 adjective /ˈdjuːtiəbl/

dutiable

需缴关税
Meaning
subject to customs duty or tax
Example
Imported electronics are often dutiable at the border.
进口电子产品在边境通常需缴纳关税。
C2 noun /ˈhjuːməs/

humus

腐殖土
Meaning
The dark, organic material in soil formed from decayed plants and animals.
Example
The gardener enriched the soil with humus to improve plant growth.
园丁将腐殖土混入土壤中以促进植物生长。
C2 noun /boʊl/

bole

树干
Meaning
the trunk of a tree
Example
The bole of the tree was thick and strong.
树干又粗又强壮。
C2 adjective /ˈmɛtəlˌsʌm/

mettlesome

勇敢的
Meaning
Full of courage and spirit; lively and spirited.
Example
The mettlesome young rider never backed down from a challenge.
勇敢的年轻骑手从不退缩。
C2 noun /ˈtjuːtɪlɪdʒ/

tutelage

教导
Meaning
The act of guarding, protecting, or guiding; instruction or teaching.
Example
She studied painting under the tutelage of a famous artist.
她在一位著名艺术家的指导下学习绘画。
C2 noun /rɪˈmɒnstrəns/

remonstrance

抗议
Meaning
A forceful protest or objection.
Example
The workers’ remonstrance against unfair treatment was ignored.
工人的抗议反对不公平待遇被忽视了。
C2 adjective /ˈɛkstənt/

extant

现存
Meaning
Still in existence; surviving.
Example
Only a few manuscripts from the ancient library are extant.
只有几份古老图书馆的手稿仍然存在。
C2 adjective /ˈfɪliəl/

filial

与儿子或女儿有关；表现出对父母的尊重或爱
Meaning
relating to a son or daughter; showing respect or affection toward parents
Example
He showed filial respect by caring for his aging parents.
他通过照顾年迈的父母展示了孝顺。
C2 noun /ˈtæksɪˌdɜːrmi/

taxidermy

标本制作
Meaning
The art of preparing, stuffing, and mounting the skins of animals for display.
Example
The museum had a large collection of taxidermy animals.
博物馆里有一大批动物标本。
C2 adjective /ˈmɛtrɪkəl/

metrical

韵律的
Meaning
Relating to or composed in a regular rhythmic pattern of beats or meter, especially in poetry.
Example
The poet carefully followed metrical rules in his verses.
诗人在他的诗句中小心地遵循了韵律规则。
C2 noun /ˌdɛkləˈmeɪʃən/

declamation

朗诵
Meaning
a formal speech delivered with rhetorical or dramatic effect
Example
Her declamation captivated the audience at the competition.
她的朗诵在比赛中吸引了观众。
C2 adjective /ˈprɒvɪdənt/

provident

有远见的
Meaning
making or indicative of timely preparation for the future
Example
She was provident in saving money for her children’s education.
她为孩子们的教育储蓄，非常有远见。
C2 noun /skʌlˈdʌɡəri/

skulduggery

欺诈
Meaning
underhanded or dishonest behavior
Example
The politician was accused of financial skulduggery.
这位政治家因金融欺诈而受到指控。
C2 adjective ˌnjʊə.rəʊ.saɪənˈtɪ.fɪk

neuroscientific

神经科学的
Meaning
Related to the scientific study of the brain and nervous system.
Example
Neuroscientific research helps understand memory retention.
神经科学研究有助于理解记忆保持。
C2 verb /bɪˈdræɡəl/

bedraggle

通过把东西拖过泥水或水使其湿，脏和乱
Meaning
to make something wet, dirty, and untidy by dragging it through mud or water
Example
The children came home bedraggled after playing in the rain.
孩子们在雨中玩耍后，湿漉漉脏兮兮地回家了。
C2 adjective /ˈseɪpiənt/

sapient

明智的
Meaning
Wise, or appearing to be wise.
Example
The professor gave a sapient response to the complex question.
教授对复杂的问题做出了明智的回答。
C2 adjective /traɪˈɛniəl/

triennial

三年一次的
Meaning
Occurring once every three years.
Example
The art festival is a triennial event in the city.
艺术节是这座城市的三年一次的活动。
C2 adjective /ˈoʊ.pən ˈhɑrt.ɪd/

Open-hearted

开放的心; 慷慨和真诚; 热情接纳;
Meaning
Kind and generous; sincere and honest; warmly receptive;
Example
She welcomed the strangers with an open-hearted smile and invited them for dinner.
她以开放的微笑欢迎陌生人，并邀请他们共进晚餐。
C2 adjective /ˈfæləbl/

fallible

容易犯错
Meaning
capable of making mistakes or being wrong
Example
Even experts are fallible and can make errors.
即使是专家也会犯错。
C2 noun /ˌlɛksɪˈkɒɡrəfi/

lexicography

词典编纂学
Meaning
The art or practice of compiling dictionaries.
Example
Lexicography requires both linguistic and cultural knowledge.
词典编纂学需要语言学和文化知识。
C2 noun /ˌdʒiːniˈælədʒɪst/

genealogist

家谱学家
Meaning
A person who studies or traces the history of families and their lineages.
Example
The genealogist uncovered records dating back to the 18th century.
家谱学家发现了追溯到18世纪的记录。
C2 verb /ˈflʌməks/

flummox

困惑
Meaning
To confuse or bewilder someone completely.
Example
The complicated puzzle flummoxed the students.
复杂的拼图让学生们困惑。
C2 noun /ˈmækɪntɒʃ/

mackintosh

防水雨衣
Meaning
a waterproof raincoat, originally made from rubberized fabric
Example
He wore a mackintosh to stay dry in the rain.
他穿了一件麦金托什雨衣以保持干燥。
C2 noun /kəˈpærɪsən/

caparison

马的装饰覆盖物；华丽且精致的衣物或装饰
Meaning
an ornamental covering for a horse; rich and elaborate clothing or decoration
Example
The king’s horse was adorned with a golden caparison.
国王的马装饰着金色的马披。
C2 adjective /ɪkˌstɛmpəˈreɪniəs/

extemporaneous

没有准备的讲话或行为
Meaning
Spoken or done without preparation.
Example
He gave an extemporaneous speech at the meeting.
他在会议上发表了即兴演讲。
C2 noun /kənˈtraɪ.vəns/

contrivance

装置或计划
Meaning
a device or plan that is cleverly or artificially created
Example
The clock was an intricate contrivance of gears and springs.
这只钟是由齿轮和弹簧组成的复杂装置。
C2 adjective /ˌdɪspjuːˈteɪʃəs/

disputatious

爱争辩的
Meaning
fond of or given to argument and debate
Example
His disputatious nature often led to heated conversations.
他争辩的性格常常导致激烈的讨论。
C2 adjective /məˈlɛfɪsənt/

maleficent

邪恶
Meaning
Causing harm or destruction, especially by supernatural means.
Example
The maleficent witch cursed the young princess.
那个恶毒的女巫诅咒了年轻的公主。
C2 adjective /ɪɡˈnoʊ.bəl/

Ignoble

卑鄙; 可耻; 不光彩
Meaning
dishonorable; not noble in character; base or mean
Example
His ignoble actions betrayed his friends' trust.
他卑鄙的行为背叛了朋友的信任。
C2 verb /əˈkluːd/

occlude

堵塞
Meaning
To block or close up an opening or passage.
Example
The pipe was occluded by mineral deposits.
管道因矿物沉积物而被堵塞。
C2 adjective /ˈnjuː.trɪ.tɪv/

nutritive

营养的
Meaning
Relating to nutrition; having nourishing qualities.
Example
The nutritive value of the fruit is very high.
水果的营养价值非常高。
C2 noun /ˈkæn.toʊ/

canto

章
Meaning
A main division of a long poem, especially in epic poetry.
Example
The Divine Comedy is divided into several cantos.
神曲被分为几个章节。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈklɛmɛnt/

inclement

恶劣天气
Meaning
unpleasantly cold, wet, or stormy (usually weather)
Example
The match was canceled due to inclement weather.
比赛因恶劣天气被取消了。
C2 noun /ɪmp/

imp

小顽皮精灵
Meaning
a small mischievous devil or sprite; a playful troublemaker
Example
The child was acting like a little imp, hiding his toys everywhere.
那个孩子像一个小顽皮精灵，四处藏玩具。
C2 noun /məˈlɑː.ti/

Malati

马拉提
Meaning
a fragrant climbing plant with small white flowers, commonly known as jasmine
Example
The malati vine covered the garden wall with sweet-smelling flowers.
马拉提藤蔓用甜美的花香覆盖了花园的墙壁。
C2 noun /ˌnjuːməˈreɪʃən/

numeration

计数
Meaning
the action or process of counting or assigning numbers
Example
The teacher explained the basics of numeration to the students.
老师向学生解释了计数的基础知识。
C2 verb /əˈbʌt/

abut

相邻
Meaning
to be next to or share a border with
Example
The park abuts the river on the north side.
公园在北边与河流接壤。
C2 adjective /dɛˈspɒtɪk/

despotic

专制
Meaning
exercising power in a cruel, oppressive, or authoritarian way
Example
The king’s despotic rule left the people in misery.
国王的专制统治使人民陷入了痛苦。
C2 noun /ˈmɒrəlɪst/

moralist

道德主义者
Meaning
A person who teaches or promotes moral principles and values.
Example
The author was known as a strict moralist in his writings.
作者以其作品中严格的道德主义者而闻名。
C2 verb /ɪnˈθrɔːl/

enthral

吸引
Meaning
To captivate or hold someone’s full attention.
Example
The magician’s performance enthralled the audience.
魔术师的表演让观众着迷。
C2 noun /ɪˌkwɪvəˈkeɪʃən/

equivocation

使用含糊不清的语言
Meaning
The use of ambiguous language to conceal the truth or to avoid committing oneself.
Example
The politician’s equivocation frustrated voters who wanted a clear answer.
政治家的模棱两可让想要清晰答案的选民感到沮丧。
C2 noun ˈhɑːrbərɪdʒ

harborage

藏身处
Meaning
A place of shelter or refuge for pests or animals.
Example
Pests need a harborage site to survive and breed.
害虫需要一个藏身处来生存和繁殖。
C2 noun /ˈriːdʒənt/

regent

摄政王
Meaning
a person who rules in place of a monarch when the monarch is absent or too young
Example
The prince acted as regent until the king came of age.
王子担任摄政直到国王成年。
C2 verb /əˈvaʊtʃ/

avouch

确认
Meaning
to affirm or assert something as true
Example
He avouched his innocence before the judge.
他在法官面前确认了自己的清白。
C2 noun /ˈmæl.kənˌtɛnt/

malcontent

不满的人
Meaning
A person who is dissatisfied or rebellious; one who is not content.
Example
The malcontent voiced his grievances against the government.
这个不满的人表达了他对政府的不满。
C2 verb /ɪkˈspɛktəreɪt/

expectorate

吐痰
Meaning
to cough up and spit out mucus from the throat or lungs
Example
The patient began to expectorate thick mucus.
患者开始吐出厚重的粘液。
C2 noun /daɪˈɡrɛʃən/

digression

离题
Meaning
A temporary departure from the main subject in speech or writing.
Example
Her story was full of interesting digressions.
她的故事充满了有趣的离题部分。
C2 adjective /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪbəl/

exhaustible

可消耗
Meaning
able to be used up completely; not infinite
Example
Coal and oil are exhaustible resources.
煤炭和石油是可消耗的资源。
C2 noun /ˌpoʊpʊˈriː/

potpourri

干花混合物
Meaning
a mixture of dried flowers and spices kept in a bowl to perfume a room; a miscellaneous collection
Example
The living room was filled with the scent of potpourri.
客厅里充满了波普瑞的香气。
C2 noun /ˈɛksplɪkeɪtər/

explicator

阐释者
Meaning
a person who explains or interprets something in detail
Example
The critic served as an explicator of the poet’s complex works.
评论家担任了诗人复杂作品的阐释者。
C2 noun /pɜːrtʃt raɪs/

Perched rice

膨化米
Meaning
puffed rice; rice that has been heated and puffed into light, crispy grains
Example
I enjoy eating puffed rice as a healthy snack.
我喜欢把膨化米当作健康的小吃。
C2 adjective /ˈvɪndɪkətɔːri/

vindicatory

辩护的
Meaning
Serving to justify, clear of blame, or defend.
Example
His vindicatory remarks restored his reputation.
他的辩护性评论恢复了他的声誉。
C2 verb /əˈleɪ/

allay

缓解
Meaning
to reduce the intensity of fear, worry, or pain; to calm
Example
The teacher tried to allay the students’ fears before the exam.
老师在考试前试图缓解学生们的恐惧。
C2 adjective /ˌɪntərˈniːsaɪn/

internecine

内部冲突
Meaning
Relating to conflict within a group, often causing mutual destruction.
Example
The internecine conflict weakened the organization from within.
内部冲突削弱了组织内部的力量
C2 adjective /ˌmɪsənˈθrɑːpɪk/

misanthropic

厌人症的
Meaning
having or showing a dislike of humankind
Example
His misanthropic attitude made it difficult for him to make friends.
他那种厌人症的态度让他难以交到朋友。
C2 noun /ˈʃʊərəti/

surety

担保人
Meaning
a person who takes responsibility for another's performance of an undertaking, such as appearing in court or paying a debt
Example
The landlord required a surety before renting the apartment.
房东在出租公寓之前要求提供保证人。
C2 noun /ˈpæk.ɪ.dɜːrm/

pachyderm

具有厚皮的大型哺乳动物
Meaning
a large mammal with thick skin, such as an elephant, rhinoceros, or hippopotamus
Example
The zoo had several pachyderms, including elephants and rhinos.
动物园里有几只厚皮兽，包括大象和犀牛。
C2 noun /ˈæpəˌθɛm/

apothegm

格言, 名言
Meaning
A short, witty, and instructive saying or maxim.
Example
His speech was filled with apothegms about life and success.
他的演讲充满了关于生活和成功的格言。
C2 adjective /ˈmɒtld/

mottled

斑驳的
Meaning
Marked with spots, streaks, or blotches of different shades or colors.
Example
The snake's mottled skin helped it blend into the forest floor.
蛇的斑驳皮肤帮助它融入森林地面。
C2 verb /rɪˈɡeɪl/

regale

娱乐
Meaning
To entertain or amuse someone with stories, food, or drink.
Example
He regaled us with stories of his travels around the world.
他用他的旅行故事来娱乐我们。
C2 noun /ˈprɛləsi/

prelacy

教主制
Meaning
The office, dignity, or system of church government by prelates.
Example
The medieval church was dominated by prelacy and its traditions.
中世纪的教会由教主制及其传统主导。
C2 noun /kɒzˈmɒɡ.rə.fi/

cosmography

宇宙学
Meaning
the science or art of mapping the universe or cosmos
Example
Medieval scholars practiced cosmography to chart the stars and planets.
中世纪学者通过实践宇宙学来绘制星星和行星的地图。