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C2 adverb /ʌnˈɜːrɪŋli/

unerringly

毫无错误
Meaning
Without making any mistakes; always accurate
Example
The archer aimed unerringly at the target.
弓箭手毫无错误地瞄准了目标。
C2 noun /ˈɒlɪv brɑːntʃ/

olive-branch

橄榄枝
Meaning
A symbol of peace or reconciliation; an offer to end conflict.
Example
He extended an olive-branch to his rival after years of hostility.
他在多年敌对之后向他的对手伸出了橄榄枝。
C2 noun ট্রোপোস্ফিয়ার

troposphere

对流层
Meaning
The lowest layer of Earth's atmosphere where weather phenomena occur.
Example
The troposphere is where weather phenomena occur.
对流层是天气现象发生的地方。
C2 noun /ˈnaɪɪˌlɪzəm/

nihilism

虚无主义
Meaning
The rejection of all religious and moral principles, often in the belief that life is meaningless.
Example
The philosopher was criticized for promoting nihilism.
哲学家因提倡虚无主义而受到批评。
C2 adjective /daɪˈɜːrnəl/

diurnal

昼行性
Meaning
active during the day; occurring daily
Example
Most birds are diurnal creatures, active in daylight hours.
大多数鸟类是昼行性动物，在白天活跃。
C2 noun kənˌsep.tʃu.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

conceptualization

概念化
Meaning
The process of forming a concept or idea; the process of developing something in the mind.
Example
The conceptualization of renewable cities is groundbreaking.
可再生城市的概念化是革命性的。
C2 noun /ˈdʒɪb.ɪt/

Gibbet

绞刑架
Meaning
a gallows for hanging criminals; an upright post with a projecting arm for hanging the bodies of criminals
Example
In medieval times, criminals were often executed on a gibbet as a public warning.
在中世纪，罪犯常常在绞刑架上被处决，作为公众警告。
C2 noun /ˌɪnˌkeɪpəˈbɪləti/

incapability

无能力
Meaning
lack of ability or power to do something; inability or incompetence
Example
His incapability to manage the team led to serious problems.
他管理团队的无能力导致了严重的问题。
C2 noun /ɔːl/

awl

锥子
Meaning
a small pointed tool used for making holes, especially in leather
Example
The cobbler used an awl to punch holes in the leather.
鞋匠用锥子在皮革上打孔。
C2 noun /bjuːt/

butte

孤山
Meaning
an isolated hill with steep sides and a flat top, common in arid regions
Example
The travelers could see a tall butte rising in the desert.
旅行者们能看到沙漠中一座高耸的孤山。
C2 noun /juːˈdʒen.ɪks/

eugenics

优生学
Meaning
the study or practice of improving the genetic quality of the human population
Example
Eugenics has been criticized for its unethical applications in history.
优生学因其在历史上的不道德应用而受到批评。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈʌtərəbl/

unutterable

难以言喻
Meaning
Too great, intense, or awful to be expressed or described in words.
Example
She was filled with unutterable joy at the news of her success.
她听到成功的消息时充满了难以形容的喜悦。
C2 noun /ˌpaɪrəˈmeɪniə/

pyromania

纵火的失控欲望
Meaning
An uncontrollable desire to set things on fire.
Example
The suspect was diagnosed with pyromania after repeated incidents of arson.
嫌疑人在多次纵火事件后被诊断为纵火狂。
C2 adjective /njuːˈmætɪk/

pneumatic

气动的
Meaning
operated by air or gas under pressure
Example
The factory uses pneumatic tools for assembly.
工厂使用气动工具进行组装。
C2 adjective /ˈsæŋɡwɪˌnɛri/

sanguinary

血腥的
Meaning
Involving or causing much bloodshed; bloodthirsty.
Example
The battle was one of the most sanguinary conflicts of the war.
这场战斗是战争中最血腥的冲突之一。
C2 verb /məʊlt/

molt

脱羽
Meaning
To shed old feathers, skin, or hair to make way for new growth.
Example
Birds molt their feathers once a year.
鸟类每年会脱羽。
C2 noun /ˈmɪlɪt/

millet

小米
Meaning
a small-seeded grass cultivated as a cereal crop
Example
Millet is often used as food in rural areas.
小米常常作为食物在农村地区使用。
C2 noun /ˈɛpɪtɑːf/

epitaph

墓志铭
Meaning
A short text written on a tombstone in memory of the deceased.
Example
The gravestone bore an epitaph honoring the soldier’s bravery.
墓碑上刻有纪念这位士兵勇敢的墓志铭。
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 /ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪkəl/

metaphysical

形而上学的
Meaning
Relating to the branch of philosophy that deals with the fundamental nature of reality and existence.
Example
He spent years studying metaphysical questions about life and being.
他花了多年时间研究关于生活和存在的形而上学问题。
C2 noun /ˈsteɪtkraft/

statecraft

治国艺术
Meaning
The art of governing and managing state affairs effectively.
Example
The leader was praised for his exceptional statecraft in handling international relations.
领导因其在处理国际关系方面的卓越治国艺术而受到赞扬。
C2 noun /ˈɡlʌt.ən/

Glutton

贪吃者
Meaning
a person who regularly eats or drinks more than is necessary; someone who has an excessive appetite
Example
He was known as a glutton who could finish three large pizzas in one sitting.
他被认为是一个贪吃者，可以在一次坐下时吃完三大披萨。
C2 adjective ˈkoʊ.dʒənt

cogent

有说服力的
Meaning
Clear, logical, and convincing.
Example
His cogent argument convinced the jury.
他的有力论点说服了陪审团。
C2 verb /kɔːk/

caulk

密封
Meaning
to seal a crack or gap with a waterproof filler
Example
He caulked the window frames to stop the draft.
他用密封胶封住了窗框，以阻止空气流通。
C2 adjective /ʌnəˈpiːzd/

unappeased

不平息的
Meaning
Not satisfied or calmed; still feeling discontent or anger
Example
Despite the apology, she remained unappeased.
尽管道歉，她仍然不平息的。
C2 noun /luːˈbrɪsɪti/

lubricity

滑润性
Meaning
the quality of being slippery or smooth; sometimes also refers to lewdness
Example
The lubricity of the surface made it difficult to walk on.
表面的滑润性使得行走变得困难。
C2 verb /bɪˈteɪk/

betake

前往；转而从事
Meaning
to go or resort to a place or course of action, especially as a response; to apply oneself
Example
After dinner, she betook herself to her room to read.
晚饭后，她去自己的房间读书。
C2 noun /ˈsɪʒ.ən/

scission

分裂
Meaning
the act of cutting or dividing something
Example
The political party suffered a scission over ideological disputes.
政党因意识形态争议而经历了分裂。
C2 adjective /ˌpriːtərˈnætʃərəl/

preternatural

超自然
Meaning
Beyond what is normal or natural; extraordinary or supernatural.
Example
She had a preternatural ability to remain calm in any crisis.
她在任何危机中保持冷静的能力是超自然的。
C2 verb /rɪˈkjʊə/

recure

再次治疗
Meaning
to cure again; to remedy a second time
Example
The doctor had to recure the wound after it reopened.
医生必须重新治疗伤口，因为它又重新打开了。
C2 noun /ɪnˌtɛl.ɪˈdʒɛntsi.ə/

intelligentsia

知识分子阶层
Meaning
The group of people engaged in intellectual and cultural pursuits in a society.
Example
The intelligentsia played a key role in shaping public opinion.
知识分子阶层在塑造公众舆论方面发挥了重要作用。
C2 noun /ˈpʌlkrɪˌtjuːd/

pulchritude

美丽
Meaning
physical beauty
Example
The actress was admired for her pulchritude as well as her talent.
这位女演员因她的美丽和才华而受到钦佩。
C2 noun /ˌdoʊ.məˈstɪs.ə.ti/

domesticity

家庭生活
Meaning
Life at home or devotion to family life.
Example
She enjoys the domesticity of cooking and gardening.
她喜欢做饭和园艺的家庭生活。
C2 noun /ˈkɒntrətɑː̃/

contretemps

意外争执
Meaning
an unexpected and unfortunate event or disagreement; a minor dispute
Example
There was a small contretemps between the two colleagues during the meeting.
会议期间，两位同事之间发生了一个小的意外争执。
C2 noun /kəmˈpɒz.ɪ.tər/

Compositor

作曲家
Meaning
a person who arranges type for printing or creates musical compositions
Example
The compositor carefully arranged the text for the newspaper.
作曲家仔细地安排了报纸的文本。
C2 verb /ˈsɪmpər/

simper

傻笑或做作的笑
Meaning
to smile in a silly, self-conscious, or affected way
Example
She simpered at his compliment, clearly embarrassed.
她在他的夸奖下傻笑，显然感到尴尬。
C2 adjective /dɪˈmɒtɪk/

demotic

与普通语言相关
Meaning
relating to ordinary people or everyday language
Example
The poet used demotic language to connect with common readers.
诗人使用与普通语言相关的语言与普通读者建立联系。
C2 noun /ænˈtɪlədʒi/

antilogy

矛盾论
Meaning
A contradiction in terms or ideas; inconsistency in speech or writing.
Example
The politician's statement was criticized for its antilogy.
这位政治家的声明因其矛盾论而受到批评。
C2 noun /ˈdɛvɪlri/

devilry

恶作剧
Meaning
Wicked or cruel behavior; mischievous actions.
Example
The children were full of devilry on Halloween night.
万圣节那天，孩子们充满了恶作剧。
C2 noun /ˈkɑr.mɪn/

Carmine

卡尔米红
Meaning
a vivid crimson color; a red pigment obtained from cochineal
Example
The artist mixed carmine with white to create a beautiful pink shade.
艺术家将卡尔米红与白色混合，创造出美丽的粉色调。
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 adjective /ˌaɪdəˈlɑːtrɪəs/

idolatrious

偶像崇拜的
Meaning
Excessively devoted or reverent towards idols or false gods.
Example
The ancient tribe was known for its idolatrious practices.
这个古老的部落因其偶像崇拜的习惯而闻名。
C2 noun /kənˈtɔːrʃənz/

contortions

扭曲的复数形式; 多个弯曲或扭曲的形状
Meaning
plural form of contortion; multiple twisted or bent shapes
Example
The magician's contortions left the crowd in awe.
魔术师的扭曲让观众惊叹不已。
C2 noun /ˈhɔːtɪnəs/

haughtiness

傲慢
Meaning
The appearance or quality of being arrogantly superior and disdainful.
Example
His haughtiness made him unpopular among his peers.
他的傲慢使他在同事中不受欢迎。
C2 adjective /ˌsuːdəˈrɪfɪk/

sudorific

促汗的
Meaning
causing or increasing sweating
Example
The doctor prescribed a sudorific drug to help reduce the fever.
医生开了一种促进出汗的药物来帮助减少发热。
C2 noun /waɪl/

wile

狡猾, 欺骗
Meaning
A trick or clever scheme meant to deceive or outwit someone.
Example
He used every wile to win her trust.
他用了所有的狡猾来赢得她的信任。
C2 noun /ˈbed.ləm/

Bedlam

混乱；嘈杂的混乱
Meaning
a scene of noisy confusion; chaos and disorder
Example
The classroom was complete bedlam after the fire alarm.
火灾警报后，教室变得完全混乱。
C2 adjective /ˌjuːləˈdʒɪstɪk/

eulogistic

赞美的
Meaning
Expressing praise or admiration, often formally.
Example
The speaker gave a eulogistic account of the leader’s achievements.
演讲者对领导人的成就给予了赞美的评价。
C2 verb /ɪnˈvaɪərən/

environ

环绕
Meaning
to surround or enclose; to encircle
Example
Mountains environ the small valley.
山脉环绕着小山谷。
C2 verb /ˈpʌkər/

pucker

Meaning
to tighten or contract into small folds or wrinkles
Example
She puckered her lips before kissing the child.
C2 noun /ˈkɒn.kɔːd/

concord

协议或和谐
Meaning
Agreement or harmony between people or groups.
Example
The leaders worked towards international concord.
领导人们为国际和谐而努力。
C2 adjective /pəˈlɛmɪkəl/

polemical

争议的
Meaning
relating to or involving strongly critical or controversial writing or speech
Example
She wrote a polemical article challenging traditional beliefs.
她写了一篇挑战传统信仰的争议文章。
C2 noun /ˈæmpərˌsænd/

ampersand

安珀桑德
Meaning
The symbol '&' used to represent the word 'and'.
Example
Use an ampersand instead of writing the word 'and' in the company name.
在公司名称中使用安珀桑德代替'和'这个词。
C2 noun /ˌɪnsəˈrɛkʃən/

insurrection

起义
Meaning
A violent uprising against an authority or government.
Example
The army was called in to suppress the insurrection.
军队被召来镇压起义。
C2 noun/adjective /rɪˈmɒnstrənt/

remonstrant

抗议者
Meaning
A person who makes a forceful protest (noun); protesting or objecting (adjective).
Example
He was a remonstrant voice in the assembly.
他是会议中的抗议声音。
C2 noun /mɪˌsɛdʒəˈneɪʃən/

miscegenation

种族通婚
Meaning
the interbreeding of people considered to be of different racial types
Example
The law once prohibited miscegenation in many countries.
法律曾在许多国家禁止了种族通婚。
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 adverb /əˈmʌk/

amok

失控
Meaning
Behaving uncontrollably and disruptively.
Example
The angry mob ran amok after the verdict was announced.
愤怒的人群在裁决宣布后失控地奔跑。
C2 noun /ˈsɜːrklət/

circlet

Meaning
A small circular band, typically worn as an ornament on the head.
Example
The princess wore a golden circlet on her forehead.
C2 noun /hɔːɡ plʌm/

Hog plum

豺果
Meaning
tropical fruit with yellow skin and sour taste
Example
Hog plums are often used to make pickles and chutneys.
豺果常用于制作腌制食品和酸辣酱。
C2 verb /ˈdʌmfaʊnd/

dumbfound

震惊
Meaning
to greatly astonish or shock someone so they are temporarily speechless
Example
The magician's trick dumbfounded the audience.
魔术师的把戏让观众震惊。
C2 adjective /ˌɪɡ.nəˈmɪn.i.əs/

ignominious

可耻的
Meaning
Marked by shame, disgrace, or humiliation.
Example
The team suffered an ignominious defeat in the finals.
队伍在决赛中遭遇了可耻的失败。
C2 noun /ræŋˈɡuːn ˈkriːpər/

Rangoon creeper

缅甸爬山虎
Meaning
A climbing vine with fragrant flowers that change color from white to pink to red
Example
The Rangoon creeper covered the entire fence with its sweet-smelling flowers.
缅甸爬山虎用它甜美的花朵覆盖了整个篱笆。
C2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈreɪndʒ/

disarrange

弄乱
Meaning
to disturb the order or arrangement of something
Example
The wind disarranged her hair.
风把她的头发弄乱了。
C2 noun /kəˈbɑl/

Cabal

阴谋集团
Meaning
a secret political clique or faction
Example
The journalists exposed a cabal of corrupt politicians working together.
记者揭露了一个腐败政治家的秘密团体，他们一起合作。
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 noun /ˈvɪtəlz/

victuals

食品
Meaning
Food or provisions, especially for human consumption.
Example
The travelers packed enough victuals for their long journey.
旅行者为他们的长途旅行打包了足够的食物。
C2 noun /hɪˈdʒɛməni/ or /ˈhɛdʒəmoʊni/

hegemony

霸权
Meaning
leadership or dominance, especially by one state or group over others
Example
The empire maintained its hegemony over neighboring states.
帝国保持了对邻国的霸权。
C2 adjective /ˈærənt/

arrant

完全的, 绝对的
Meaning
complete or utter (used negatively, e.g., 'arrant nonsense')
Example
His excuse was arrant nonsense.
他的借口是完全的胡说八道。
C2 noun /ˈɡæŋ.ɡriːn/

gangrene

坏疽
Meaning
The death of body tissue due to lack of blood supply or infection.
Example
If untreated, the wound may lead to gangrene.
如果不治疗，伤口可能会导致坏疽。
C2 adjective /ˈoʊ.pən ˈhæn.dɪd/

Open-handed

慷慨的; 自由的
Meaning
Generous; liberal; giving freely;
Example
He is very open-handed with his money and always helps those in need.
他对自己的钱非常慷慨，总是帮助有需要的人。
C2 noun /ænˈtɪpəθi/

antipathy

反感
Meaning
a deep-seated feeling of dislike or aversion toward something or someone
Example
There was a mutual antipathy between the two rival companies.
两家竞争对手之间存在相互的反感。
C2 noun /ˈmɪn.i.ən/

minion

爪牙
Meaning
A follower or underling of a powerful person, especially a servile one.
Example
The dictator was surrounded by loyal minions who carried out his orders.
独裁者被忠诚的爪牙包围，他们执行他的命令。
C2 adjective /ˌɛvɪˈdɛnʃəl/

evidential

证据的
Meaning
relating to or providing evidence
Example
The lawyer presented evidential support for her claims.
律师为她的诉求提供了证据支持。
C2 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈbɒlɪk/

diabolic

魔鬼的
Meaning
Extremely evil or cruel; characteristic of the devil.
Example
The villain devised a diabolic scheme.
反派设计了一个魔鬼的计划。
C2 adjective /ˌhɑːrdˈbɪtn̩/

hard-bitten

坚韧且经验丰富
Meaning
tough and experienced, not easily affected by emotions or hardship
Example
The hard-bitten detective showed no sign of surprise at the crime scene.
那个经验丰富的侦探在犯罪现场毫无惊讶之情。
C2 noun /kɪˈrɒpədɪst/

chiropodist

足病医生
Meaning
A healthcare professional who diagnoses and treats foot problems.
Example
The chiropodist treated her painful corns and calluses.
足病医生治疗了她痛苦的鸡眼和老茧。
C2 noun /ˌsɪɡnɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

signification

含义
Meaning
the meaning or sense conveyed by a word, action, or symbol
Example
The signification of the gesture was misunderstood.
这个手势的含义被误解了。
C2 noun /foʊ ˈpɑː/

faux pas

社交失误
Meaning
a social blunder or mistake in etiquette
Example
He committed a major faux pas by forgetting her birthday.
他因为忘记她的生日而犯了一个大社交失误。
C2 noun səˈtaɪ.ə.ti

satiety

饱腹感
Meaning
The feeling of being satisfied or full, especially with regard to food.
Example
High-fiber foods provide longer satiety.
富含纤维的食物提供更长时间的饱腹感。
C2 noun /ˈnɛtl̩/

nettle

一种触碰时会引起刺激的植物
Meaning
a plant with stinging hairs that cause irritation when touched
Example
He accidentally brushed against the nettle and felt a sharp sting.
他不小心碰到了荨麻，感到一阵剧烈的刺痛。
C2 verb /ˌʌn.dɪˈsiːv/

undeceive

解惑
Meaning
To free someone from a misconception or false belief.
Example
She tried to undeceive him about the false rumors.
她试图让他摆脱这些错误的谣言。
C2 verb /ɪˈfeɪsɪŋ/

effacing

抹去 / 使自己不显眼
Meaning
erasing or making oneself inconspicuous; to remove or diminish in significance
Example
She kept effacing herself during the meeting so that others could shine.
她在会议期间不断抹去自己，以便其他人能够发光。
C2 verb /səˈbɔːrn/

suborn

贿赂
Meaning
to bribe or induce someone unlawfully to perform an act, especially to commit perjury
Example
The lawyer was accused of trying to suborn a witness.
律师被指控试图贿赂一名证人。
C2 noun /ˈfʌstɪən/

fustian

浮夸的演讲
Meaning
pompous or pretentious speech or writing; originally a type of thick cloth
Example
The politician's speech was filled with fustian and empty promises.
政治家的演讲充满了浮夸和空洞的承诺。
C2 noun /ˌfɔːrɔːrdɪˈneɪʃən/

foreordination

预定
Meaning
the act of determining something in advance; predestination
Example
The doctrine of foreordination suggests that events are fixed by divine will.
预定论教义认为，事件是由神的意志所决定的。
C2 noun /ˈmɪsəl/

missal

弥撒书
Meaning
a book containing the texts used in the Catholic Mass throughout the year
Example
The priest read from the missal during the ceremony.
神父在仪式期间从弥撒书中读出。
C2 adjective /ˌæp.rɪˈhen.sə.bəl/

Apprehensible

可理解的
Meaning
able to be understood or grasped; comprehensible
Example
The complex theory became apprehensible after the professor's explanation.
复杂的理论在教授的讲解后变得可理解。
C2 noun /ˌkʌl.pəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

culpability

罪责
Meaning
responsibility for a fault or wrong; blameworthiness
Example
The jury considered his level of culpability in the crime.
陪审团考虑了他在犯罪中的罪责程度。
C2 noun /ˌfɪziˈɒnəmi/

physiognomy

面部特征分析
Meaning
the study of facial features to judge character or personality
Example
He believed in physiognomy and tried to read people's personalities from their faces.
他相信面相学，并试图通过人的面部来解读他们的个性。
C2 noun /ɪkˈskrɛsəns/

excrescence

异常生长
Meaning
An abnormal outgrowth or lump, often considered unattractive.
Example
The building was considered an excrescence on the landscape.
这座建筑被认为是景观中的一种异常生长。
C2 verb /dɪˈfreɪ/

defray

支付费用
Meaning
to provide money to pay the costs of something
Example
The grant will help defray the cost of education.
这笔补助将帮助支付教育费用。
C2 noun /ˈætəvɪzəm/

atavism

返祖现象
Meaning
The recurrence of traits or characteristics from a remote ancestor.
Example
The scientist noted atavism in the child’s physical features.
科学家在孩子的生理特征中观察到返祖现象。
C2 noun /ˈplɔːdɪt/

plaudit

赞扬
Meaning
an expression of praise or approval
Example
The actor received plaudit for his outstanding performance.
演员因其出色的表现获得了赞扬。
C2 adjective /ˌiːvənˈhændɪd/

evenhanded

公正无私
Meaning
Fair and impartial; showing no bias or favoritism.
Example
The judge was praised for her evenhanded approach to the case.
法官因其公正无私的案件处理方式而受到赞扬。
C2 noun /ˌɪntərˈlɒkjətər/

interlocutor

对话者
Meaning
a person who takes part in a conversation or dialogue
Example
She was a skilled interlocutor during the debate.
她在辩论中是一个熟练的对话者。
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 dʒɛsˌtɪk.jʊˈleɪ.ʃənz

gesticulations

手势
Meaning
Expressive hand or body movements while speaking to convey thoughts or emotions
Example
His energetic gesticulations made the speech more engaging.
他的充满活力的手势使演讲更加引人入胜。
C2 adverb /əˈbɛd/

abed

在床上
Meaning
in bed
Example
She stayed abed all day due to illness.
由于生病，她整天都待在床上。
C2 noun /ɪnˈfrækʃən/

infraction

违规
Meaning
A violation or breach of a rule, law, or agreement.
Example
The student was punished for a minor infraction of the school rules.
学生因轻微违反学校规则而受到惩罚。
C2 noun /ˈnæfθə/

naphtha

石油醚
Meaning
A flammable oil containing hydrocarbons, obtained from petroleum or coal tar, used as fuel or solvent.
Example
The factory stored barrels of naphtha for industrial use.
工厂储存了工业用途的纳夫塔桶。
C2 adjective /ɪmˈprɒvɪdənt/

improvident

缺乏远见
Meaning
Not having or showing foresight; spending wastefully or without thought for the future.
Example
His improvident habits left him with no savings.
他缺乏远见的习惯让他没有积蓄。
C2 noun /ˈkɒŋ.ɡru.əns/

congruence

协调性
Meaning
Harmony, compatibility and agreement between different elements.
Example
The congruence between their ideas made collaboration easy.
他们思想的协调性使得合作变得轻松。
C2 noun /roʊˈtʌn.də.ti/

rotundity

圆形
Meaning
the quality of being round or plump
Example
The rotundity of the balloon made it float gracefully.
气球的圆形使它优雅地漂浮。
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。
C2 noun /ˌmɑːrtəˈnɛt/

martinet

严格的纪律管理员
Meaning
A strict disciplinarian who demands rigid adherence to rules.
Example
The new manager was such a martinet that even minor infractions were punished.
新经理如此严格，以至于即使是小的违章行为也会受到惩罚。
C2 adjective /ˈbeɪlfəl/

baleful

威胁的
Meaning
Threatening harm; menacing or expressing hatred.
Example
She gave him a baleful look after the insult.
侮辱之后，她朝他投去一个威胁的眼神。
C2 noun /ˌlaɪ.pəˈdʒen.ɪ.sɪs/

lipogenesis

脂肪生成
Meaning
The metabolic process of fat synthesis where excess carbohydrates are converted into fatty acids and stored as triglycerides.
Example
Excess carbohydrate intake promotes lipogenesis and fat storage.
过多的碳水化合物摄入促进了脂肪生成和脂肪储存。
C2 noun /wiːl/

weal

幸福
Meaning
A raised mark on the skin left after a blow; or general well-being and prosperity.
Example
The charity worked for the common weal of the community.
当她获得奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
C2 verb /ɪnˈdɒktrɪˌneɪt/

indoctrinate

灌输
Meaning
To teach someone to fully accept a set of beliefs or ideas without question.
Example
The regime tried to indoctrinate the youth with propaganda.
该政权试图通过宣传对年轻人进行洗脑。
C2 noun /ˌpɪəriəˈdɪsɪti/

periodicity

周期性
Meaning
The quality or state of being regular or recurring at intervals.
Example
The periodicity of the moon’s phases has fascinated humans for centuries.
月亮相位的周期性几个世纪以来一直吸引着人类。
C2 verb /dʒaɪb/

jibe

讽刺 / 一致
Meaning
to make an insulting remark; to be in agreement or harmony with
Example
His actions did not jibe with his words.
他的行动与他的言辞不符。
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈlɪdʒəs/

irreligious

不信教的
Meaning
Indifferent or hostile to religion
Example
Some people in the community consider him irreligious because he never attends religious services.
社区中的一些人认为他不信教，因为他从不参加宗教服务。
C2 verb /ˈɑːbdʒərˌɡeɪt/

objurgate

严厉批评
Meaning
to scold or rebuke severely
Example
The teacher objurgated the student for being dishonest.
老师因为学生不诚实而严厉批评了他。
C2 noun /sɪlf/

sylph

空灵精灵
Meaning
A mythical spirit of the air; also refers to a slender, graceful woman.
Example
She moved across the stage like a sylph, light and graceful.
她像一个空灵精灵一样轻盈而优雅地在舞台上移动。
C2 verb /ʌpˈbreɪd/

upbraid

斥责
Meaning
To scold or criticize someone harshly.
Example
The teacher upbraided the student for being late again.
老师因为学生再次迟到而训斥了他。
C2 noun /ˈhaɪdrə/

hydra

九头蛇
Meaning
a many-headed serpent in Greek mythology; a problem that seems to grow worse when attempts are made to solve it
Example
Corruption is like a hydra, hard to defeat completely.
腐败就像九头蛇，完全根除它非常困难。
C2 verb /ˈfrɪzəl/

frizzle

将食物炸至变脆并卷曲
Meaning
to fry something until it becomes crisp and curled, or to make a sizzling noise
Example
The bacon began to frizzle in the pan.
培根在锅中开始发出滋滋声。
C2 noun /əˈreɪ.bi.ən ˈdʒæz.mɪn/

Arabian Jasmine

阿拉伯茉莉
Meaning
A fragrant white flower native to South and Southeast Asia, commonly used in perfumes and religious ceremonies
Example
The Arabian jasmine filled the garden with its sweet fragrance.
阿拉伯茉莉花用它的甜美香气充满了花园。
C2 adjective /ˈɛdɪfaɪɪŋ/

edifying

启发性的
Meaning
Providing moral or intellectual instruction or enlightenment.
Example
The documentary was both entertaining and edifying.
这部纪录片既娱乐又启发人心。
C2 noun /prɪˈhɛnʃən/

prehension

抓握的动作; 抓住某物的能力
Meaning
the act of grasping or seizing; the ability to take hold of something
Example
Therapists assessed the patient's prehension during hand therapy.
治疗师在手部治疗中评估了患者的抓握能力。