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C2 adjective /ʌnˈflɛdʒd/

unfledged

未经训练的
Meaning
Inexperienced, immature, or not fully developed.
Example
The unfledged writer struggled to complete his first novel.
这个未经训练的作家难以完成他的第一本小说。
C2 noun /ˈsɪbəraɪt/

sybarite

奢侈者
Meaning
a person who loves luxury and pleasure
Example
The millionaire was a true sybarite who lived only for comfort and enjoyment.
那位百万富翁是真正的奢侈者，他只为舒适和享乐而活。
C1 verb /ʃʌn/

Shun

回避
Meaning
to deliberately avoid or stay away from someone or something
Example
He shuns public attention and prefers privacy.
他避开公众注意并偏爱隐私。
B2 noun; verb /ˈkætəlɒɡ/

catalogue

目录
Meaning
a complete list of items, typically one in alphabetical or systematic order; to make a systematic list of items
Example
The library decided to catalogue all new books digitally.
图书馆决定以数字方式编目所有新书。
B2 noun /əˈlaɪnmənt/

alignment

对齐
Meaning
arrangement in a straight line or in proper position
Example
The alignment of the planets was perfect for the celestial event.
行星的对齐对天文事件来说是完美的。
C2 adjective /ˈəʊ.dər.əs/

Odorous

芬芳的; 香气的
Meaning
having a strong smell; fragrant; aromatic
Example
The garden was filled with odorous flowers.
花园里充满了芬芳的花朵。
C2 adverb /ɪkˈstem.pɔːr/

Extempore

即兴的；即席的；未经准备的
Meaning
without preparation; spontaneously; improvised
Example
The speaker delivered an impressive extempore speech at the conference.
演讲者在会议上发表了一场令人印象深刻的即兴演讲。
C1 noun /ˈwɔː.tər hen/

Water hen

水鸡
Meaning
a waterbird with dark plumage that lives near ponds and wetlands
Example
The water hen swam gracefully across the pond.
水鸡优雅地穿过池塘游泳。
C1 noun /ˈwiː.vər/

Weaver

织工
Meaning
a person who makes cloth by interlacing threads on a loom
Example
The skilled weaver created intricate patterns on the silk fabric.
熟练的织工在丝绸布料上创造了复杂的图案。
C2 noun /ɡəˈruːlɪti/

garrulity

多话
Meaning
Excessive talkativeness, especially about trivial matters.
Example
His garrulity made it hard to focus during the meeting.
他的喋喋不休使得在会议中集中精力变得困难。
C2 verb /ˌænɪmədˈvɜːt/

animadvert

批评
Meaning
To comment critically or unfavorably.
Example
The teacher animadverted on the student's careless mistakes.
老师批评了学生的粗心错误。
B2 adjective /ˈmɪstʃɪvəs/

Mischievous

顽皮的; 淘气的; 调皮的
Meaning
playfully naughty; causing minor trouble; impish
Example
The mischievous child hid his sister's favorite toy.
顽皮的孩子把他姐姐最喜欢的玩具藏了起来。
B2 noun /ˈpeɪtrən/

patron

赞助人
Meaning
a person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, or cause
Example
The library is supported by generous patrons.
图书馆得到了慷慨的赞助人支持。
C1 verb /ˌrɛzəˈrɛkt/

resurrect

复活
Meaning
To bring back to life or revive something from the past.
Example
The director decided to resurrect the old play for a new audience.
导演决定让旧剧本为新的观众复活。
A2 noun ˈprɒdʒekt

project

项目
Meaning
An individual or collaborative enterprise that is carefully planned to achieve a particular aim
Example
Working on two projects simultaneously is difficult.
同时进行两个项目的工作很困难。
B2 verb /spɛər/

spare

额外给予 / 节省
Meaning
To give something that one has extra of; to refrain from harming or killing.
Example
Could you spare me a few minutes of your time?
你能给我一些你的时间吗？
C1 noun /ɪnˈsæn.ə.ti/

Insanity

疯狂; 精神错乱
Meaning
the state of being seriously mentally ill; extreme foolishness or irrationality
Example
The defense lawyer argued that his client was not guilty by reason of insanity.
辩护律师辩称，他的客户因精神错乱而不应被判有罪。
B2 verb /ˈmɑːdɪfaɪ/

modify

修改
Meaning
to change or alter something; to make partial changes
Example
We need to modify the plan to include more details.
我们需要修改计划以包括更多细节。
C1 adjective /ˈstɛriəˌtaɪpt/

stereotyped

刻板的
Meaning
Conforming to a fixed or oversimplified idea of what someone or something is like.
Example
His stereotyped jokes failed to impress the audience.
他的刻板笑话未能给观众留下深刻印象。
C2 adjective /ˌɛkspəˈdɪʃəs/

expeditious

迅速
Meaning
Done with speed and efficiency.
Example
The expeditious delivery of the package was appreciated.
包裹的迅速配送得到了赞赏。
C1 adjective ˈpɪv.ə.təl

pivotal

关键的
Meaning
Of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else.
Example
Renewable energy plays a pivotal role in sustainability.
可再生能源在可持续性中起着关键作用。
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。
C1 verb /səbˈdjuː/

subdue

Meaning
To bring under control, especially by force; to overcome or quiet.
Example
The army was able to subdue the rebellion quickly.
C2 adjective /ˈproʊtiən/

protean

多变的
Meaning
tending or able to change frequently or easily; versatile
Example
She is a protean artist who experiments with many styles.
她是一位多变的艺术家，尝试许多不同的风格。
C1 noun /ˈɑn.set/

Onset

开始; 起始
Meaning
the beginning or early stages of something; the start of a medical condition
Example
The onset of winter brought heavy snowfall.
冬天的开始带来了大雪。
B1 noun /dɪˈzɜːrts/ (noun: reward or punishment deserved)

deserts

某人应得的，尤其是惩罚或奖励
Meaning
what someone deserves, especially punishment or reward
Example
He finally got his just deserts for cheating in the exam.
他因考试作弊终于得到了应得的惩罚。
C1 adjective /ˈɪnsjələr/

insular

狭隘的，岛屿相关的
Meaning
Narrow-minded, isolated, or relating to an island.
Example
The community was criticized for its insular attitudes toward outsiders.
该社区因其对外来者的封闭态度而受到批评。
B2 noun /pəˈzeʃ.ən/

Possession

财产; 所有权; 控制
Meaning
something that belongs to someone; the state of having or owning something
Example
The house has been in their family's possession for generations.
这座房子已经成为他们家族的财产好几代人。
B2 verb /dɪˈstɔːrt/

distort

Meaning
to twist or change the shape, appearance, or meaning of something so it is not true or accurate
Example
The mirror distorted her reflection.
C1 noun /rɪˈpjuːt/

repute

名誉
Meaning
the opinion generally held of someone or something; reputation
Example
He is a scholar of great repute in his field.
他在他的领域享有很高的名誉。
B1 adjective /ˈrɔɪ.əl/

Royal

皇家
Meaning
belonging to or connected with the monarch or monarchy; magnificent; excellent
Example
The royal family attended the ceremony.
皇室家族参加了仪式。
C2 adjective /dɪsˈdʒʌŋktɪv/

disjunctive

选择性
Meaning
Serving to separate or divide; expressing a choice between alternatives.
Example
In grammar, 'or' is a disjunctive conjunction.
在语法中，'或' 是一个选择性连词。
C2 verb /rɪˈmɒnstreɪt/

remonstrate

抗议
Meaning
To make a forceful protest or objection.
Example
Citizens remonstrated against the new tax policy.
公民们抗议新税政策。
C1 noun /ˈpɛdəstəl/

pedestal

基座 / 台座
Meaning
the base or support on which a statue or object stands
Example
The statue was placed on a marble pedestal.
雕像被放置在大理石基座上。
C2 noun ˈvaɪ.və ˈvəʊs

viva voce

口试
Meaning
An oral examination, typically for an academic qualification.
Example
Viva Voce tests communication skills.
Viva Voce 考试评估沟通技巧。
C2 adjective /kəˈnaɪ.vɪŋ/

conniving

阴险的
Meaning
secretly scheming or plotting to help in wrongdoing
Example
He is a conniving politician who manipulates people for power.
他是一个阴险的政治家，利用权力操纵人民。
C1 noun /dɪsˈɪntrəst/

disinterest

冷漠
Meaning
lack of interest or concern
Example
His disinterest in the project was obvious.
他对这个项目的冷漠是显而易见的。
A2 noun /dʒuːs/

Juice

果汁（来自水果/蔬菜或肉类）
Meaning
the liquid obtained from or present in fruit or vegetables; the liquid that comes from meat when it is cooked
Example
The fresh apple juice was delicious and packed with vitamins.
新鲜的苹果汁美味可口，且富含维生素。
C1 adjective /ˈspɛktrəl/

spectral

幽灵的
Meaning
Relating to a ghost or specter; ghostly. Also relating to a spectrum.
Example
The old mansion had a spectral atmosphere at night.
那座古老的宅邸晚上有一种幽灵般的氛围。
B1 adverb /ɪnˈkriːsɪŋli/

increasingly

越来越多
Meaning
more and more over time
Example
People are increasingly concerned about climate change.
人们对气候变化的关注越来越多。
C1 verb /ˈɡɑː.nɪʃ/

garnish

装饰
Meaning
To decorate food with small items for added flavor or visual appeal.
Example
She garnished the dish with fresh coriander leaves.
她用新鲜的香菜叶装饰了菜肴。
C2 noun /ˈkɔːrmərənt/

cormorant

一种大黑色海鸟，通过潜水捕捉鱼类
Meaning
a large black sea bird that catches fish by diving
Example
The cormorant perched on the rock, drying its wings after a dive.
鸬鹚停在岩石上，潜水后晾干翅膀。
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。
C1 noun /sɪlk klɔːθ/

Silk cloth

丝绸布料
Meaning
fabric made from natural fibers produced by silkworms
Example
The bride wore a beautiful dress made of silk cloth.
新娘穿着一件美丽的丝绸布料做的裙子。
C2 noun /ˈɪnfəmi/

infamy

幸福
Meaning
the state of being well known for some bad quality or deed
Example
His name will live in infamy for the crimes he committed.
她在收到奖项时无法掩饰她的幸福。
B1 noun /ˈkɒtɪdʒ/

cottage

小屋
Meaning
a small simple house, typically in the countryside
Example
They spent their vacation in a cozy cottage by the lake.
他们在湖边的一座舒适的小屋里度过了假期。
B1 noun ˈplænɪŋ

planning

规划
Meaning
The process of making plans for something; the control of urban development by a local government authority.
Example
Effective planning ensures better waste management.
有效的规划确保更好的废物管理。
C1 verb /ˈnʌlɪfaɪ/

nullify

取消
Meaning
to make something legally invalid or ineffective
Example
The court decided to nullify the contract.
法院决定取消合同。
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。
A2 noun /vɔɪs/

voice

声音
Meaning
the sound produced by the vocal cords; the ability to speak or express oneself
Example
She has a beautiful voice that captivates the audience.
她有一个迷人的声音，吸引了观众。
B1 verb /ˈrɛdʒɪstər/

register

注册
Meaning
To enter or record officially on a list or in a book.
Example
You must register for the conference before the deadline.
您必须在截止日期前为会议注册。
B2 noun fəˈtɪl.ɪ.ti

fertility

肥力
Meaning
The quality of being fertile; fruitfulness.
Example
Fertility of the soil is crucial for farming.
土壤的肥力对农业至关重要。
C1 noun /rɪˈbʌtəl/

rebuttal

反驳
Meaning
a statement or argument made to oppose or disprove another
Example
Her rebuttal was clear and convincing.
她的反驳清晰而有说服力。
B2 noun /ˈdes.tə.ni/

Destiny

命运; 天命; 预定的道路
Meaning
the events that will necessarily happen to someone in the future; fate or predetermined course
Example
She believed that meeting him was her destiny and meant to be.
她相信，遇到他是她的命运，注定要发生。
A2 noun /lɪst/

List

清单
Meaning
a number of connected items or names written or printed consecutively, typically one below the other
Example
Make a list of things you need to buy.
制作一个你需要购买的物品清单。
C1 noun /ɪmˈbɑː.ɡoʊ/

embargo

贸易禁令
Meaning
A trade ban, restriction, or prohibition imposed by a government or international organization on a country.
Example
The UN imposed an embargo on arms exports.
联合国对武器出口实施了禁运。
B2 noun /ˌkɑm.pənˈseɪ.ʃən/

Compensation

补偿; 赔偿
Meaning
something given or received as an equivalent for services, debt, loss, injury, or suffering; payment or reward
Example
The company provided financial compensation to the workers injured in the accident.
公司向在事故中受伤的工人提供了经济补偿。
C2 adjective /ˈmiːli ˌmaʊðd/

mealy-mouthed

虚伪的
Meaning
Unwilling to speak directly and honestly; insincere or evasive in speech.
Example
The manager gave a mealy-mouthed excuse instead of admitting the mistake.
经理给出了一个虚伪的借口，而不是承认错误。
C1 noun rɪˈfaɪnmənt

refinement

精炼
Meaning
The process of removing impurities or unwanted elements from a substance.
Example
His manners showed a refinement that made him stand out in any crowd.
他的举止展示了一种精炼，让他在人群中脱颖而出。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈdʒʊəriəs/

injurious

有害的
Meaning
Causing or likely to cause harm or damage.
Example
Smoking is injurious to health.
吸烟对健康有害。
B1 noun /ʃeɪm/

Shame

羞耻
Meaning
a painful feeling of humiliation or distress; something regrettable
Example
He felt deep shame for his dishonest behavior at work.
他因在工作中的不诚实行为感到深深的羞耻。
A2 adjective /ˈɑːnɪst/

honest

诚实
Meaning
free of deceit and untruthfulness; sincere
Example
She is known as an honest and trustworthy person.
她被认为是一个诚实和值得信赖的人。
C2 noun /kænˈtoʊnmənt/

Cantonment

军营
Meaning
a military base or permanent military station
Example
The soldiers lived in the cantonment outside the city.
士兵们住在城市外的军营里。
B2 adverb /ˈlaɪtli/

lightly

轻轻地
Meaning
gently or with little force or weight
Example
She touched the baby’s hand lightly.
她轻轻地触摸了宝宝的手。
C2 noun /ɪˈnɪkwɪti/

iniquity

不公
Meaning
Immoral or grossly unfair behavior.
Example
The dictator's regime was marked by corruption and iniquity.
独裁者的政权因腐败和不公而闻名。
C1 noun /ˈswiːt.miːt/

Sweetmeat

甜点
Meaning
a small piece of confectionery or candy; a sweet delicacy
Example
The children enjoyed the traditional sweetmeats during the festival.
孩子们在节日期间享受了传统的甜点。
C1 adjective /rɪˈpres.ɪv/

Repressive

压制性的
Meaning
restraining freedom or preventing self-expression; oppressive
Example
The repressive government banned all forms of protest.
压制性的政府禁止了所有形式的抗议。
B2 noun /ˈprɑsɪˌkjuːtər/

prosecutor

检察官
Meaning
a lawyer who represents the government in criminal cases
Example
The prosecutor argued that the defendant was guilty of the crime.
检察官辩称被告犯有罪。
B2 noun /ɡʌlf/

Gulf

海湾
Meaning
a deep inlet of the sea almost surrounded by land; a wide gap or difference between people or groups
Example
The Persian Gulf is an important waterway for international shipping and oil transport.
波斯湾是国际航运和石油运输的重要水道。
B1 adjective /ˈhæn.səm/

handsome

Meaning
attractive in appearance, usually referring to men; also can mean generous or impressive in size.
Example
He looked very handsome in his new suit.
C1 noun /ˌpeɪ.li.ɒnˈtɒl.ə.dʒi/

paleontology

古生物学
Meaning
the branch of science concerned with fossil animals and plants
Example
She decided to study paleontology at university.
她决定在大学学习古生物学。
B2 noun /fleʃ/

Flesh

肉
Meaning
the soft substance consisting of muscle and fat that is found between the skin and bones
Example
The doctor examined the wound to check if it had penetrated the flesh.
医生检查了伤口，看看它是否已经穿透了肉体
C1 adjective /ˈniːd.ləs/

Needless

不必要的
Meaning
unnecessary; not required; without purpose
Example
The argument was needless and could have been avoided.
这场争论是多余的，本来可以避免。
C1 verb /vəˈkeɪt/

vacate

腾出
Meaning
to leave a place; to make empty by leaving
Example
The tenants must vacate the apartment by the end of the month.
房客必须在月底前腾出公寓。
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。
C1 verb /ˈslækən/

slacken

放松
Meaning
to make or become less tight, less active, or slower
Example
The driver slackened his speed as he approached the village.
司机在接近村庄时放慢了速度。
C1 noun /traɪˈbjuːnəl/

tribunal

法庭
Meaning
a court of justice or body established to settle disputes
Example
The case was heard in an international tribunal.
案件在国际法庭审理。
B2 adjective + noun ˈɒptɪməl ˈtempərətʃər

optimal temperature

最佳温度
Meaning
The best or most favorable temperature for a particular purpose
Example
Winter provides optimal temperature for farming.
冬天提供了农业的最佳温度。
C2 adjective /ˈmɒtli/

motley

杂乱
Meaning
Made up of different, often incongruous or diverse elements.
Example
The festival attracted a motley crowd of artists, musicians, and tourists.
这个节日吸引了由艺术家、音乐家和游客组成的杂乱人群。
A2 noun /ˈspiːkər/

speaker

演讲者
Meaning
a person who speaks or talks, especially as an occupation
Example
The speaker delivered an inspiring speech at the conference.
演讲者在会议上发表了激动人心的演讲。
C1 noun /ˌpɒl.iˈtek.nɪk/

polytechnic

理工学院
Meaning
an educational institution offering practical and technical courses
Example
She studied engineering at a well-known polytechnic in her city.
她在她所在城市的知名理工学院学习工程学。
A2 adjective /ˈfæstɪst/

fastest

最快的
Meaning
moving or capable of moving at the highest speed
Example
Usain Bolt is the fastest runner in the world.
尤塞恩·博尔特是世界上跑得最快的运动员。
C2 noun /sɒp/

sop

Meaning
a concession or appeasement to pacify someone; also a piece of bread dipped in liquid
Example
The manager offered a bonus as a sop to the unhappy employees.
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。
B1 noun /ˈæksɛnt/

accent

口音
Meaning
a distinctive way of pronouncing a language, especially one associated with a particular country or region
Example
She spoke English with a strong French accent.
她说英语时带着浓重的法语口音。
A1 verb (past participle of 'bear'), adjective /bɔːrn/

born

出生
Meaning
To come into life; brought into existence.
Example
He was born in Dhaka in 1995.
他于1995年在达卡出生。
B2 adverb /ˈdɪmli/

dimly

昏暗
Meaning
in a faint or unclear way; with little light
Example
The room was dimly lit by a single candle.
房间被一根蜡烛微弱地照亮。
B2 adjective /prɛsˈtɪdʒəs/

prestigious

有声望的
Meaning
having a high reputation; respected
Example
Harvard University is one of the most prestigious universities in the world.
哈佛大学是世界上最有声望的大学之一。
C2 adjective /sɛnˈtrɪfjʊɡəl/

centrifugal

离心
Meaning
Moving or tending to move away from a center.
Example
The centrifugal force pushes the clothes to the sides of the washing machine.
离心力将衣物推向洗衣机的两侧。
B2 noun /ˈfeɪbəl/

fable

寓言
Meaning
a short story, typically featuring animals as characters, that conveys a moral lesson
Example
Aesop’s fables are famous for teaching valuable lessons through simple stories.
伊索的寓言通过简单的故事传授宝贵的教训。
B1 noun /ˈfaɪn.dɪŋ/

finding

发现，经过调查后得出的结论或结果
Meaning
a discovery, conclusion, or result reached after investigation
Example
The scientist published her findings in a leading journal.
科学家在一家领先的期刊上发布了她的发现。
C1 adjective /ˈmærɪtəl/

marital

婚姻的
Meaning
Relating to marriage or the relationship between husband and wife.
Example
They sought counseling to resolve their marital issues.
他们寻求咨询以解决他们的婚姻问题。
B2 noun ˈzɪpərz

zippers

拉链
Meaning
A device consisting of two flexible strips of metal or plastic with interlocking projections closed or opened by pulling a slide along them.
Example
Zippers are used to fasten the opening of the jacket.
拉链用于关闭夹克的开口。
A2 noun /ˈmiːnɪŋ/

Meaning

意义; 目的
Meaning
What is meant by a word, text, or concept; significance or purpose
Example
The teacher explained the meaning of the difficult word to the students.
老师向学生解释了这个难单词的意思。
A2 noun /flaʊər/

Flour

面粉
Meaning
fine powder made by grinding wheat or other grains; used for making bread, cakes, and pastry
Example
She mixed flour with water to make dough for bread.
她把面粉和水混合，做了面包的面团。
C2 noun /ˈfriːˌmeɪsən/

freemason

共济会会员
Meaning
A member of an international fraternity known as Freemasonry, focused on moral and spiritual values.
Example
His grandfather was a respected freemason in the community.
他的祖父是社区中受人尊敬的共济会会员。
C2 noun /ˈhɛksəˌpɒd/

hexapod

六足动物
Meaning
An insect or other organism with six legs.
Example
The scientist observed a hexapod crawling on the leaf.
科学家观察到一个六足动物在叶子上爬行。
C2 verb /ɪnˈkæmp/

encamp

扎营
Meaning
to set up or establish a camp
Example
The soldiers encamped near the river for the night.
士兵们在河边扎营过夜。
A2 adjective /ˈkraʊdɪd/

crowded

幸福
Meaning
filled with too many people or things
Example
The bus was so crowded that I could hardly move.
当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
C2 verb /ˈɪŋkʌlpeɪt/

inculpate

指责
Meaning
To blame or accuse someone of wrongdoing.
Example
The evidence seemed to inculpate the suspect in the crime.
证据似乎将嫌疑犯牵连到这起犯罪中。
B1 noun ˌtɑːdʒ məˈhɑːl

Taj Mahal

泰姬陵
Meaning
A famous mausoleum in India, considered one of the most beautiful structures ever built and a symbol of love.
Example
The Taj Mahal is considered one of the most beautiful structures ever built.
泰姬陵被认为是有史以来最美丽的建筑之一。
B2 adjective /ˈbaɪəst/

Biased

偏见
Meaning
showing prejudice for or against someone or something unfairly
Example
The judge was accused of being biased against the defendant.
法官被指控对被告有偏见。
C2 noun /ˈel.ɪ.fənt ˈæp.əl/

Elephant Apple

大象苹果
Meaning
a tropical fruit with a hard shell and acidic flesh
Example
Elephant apple is used to make delicious jams and pickles.
大象苹果被用来制作美味的果酱和腌菜。
C2 noun /ˈhɑː.mə.li/

Homily

布道; 乏味的道德讲座
Meaning
a religious discourse delivered as part of a church service; a tedious moralizing lecture
Example
The priest delivered an inspiring homily about compassion and forgiveness during Sunday service.
牧师在星期天的礼拜中发表了关于同情和宽恕的鼓舞人心的布道。
B2 noun /ˌæktɪˈveɪʃən/

activation

激活
Meaning
the act of making something start functioning
Example
The activation of the system took longer than expected.
系统的激活比预期的时间更长。
C2 verb /ˈdʒɛsteɪt/

gestate

怀孕
Meaning
to carry and develop in the womb during pregnancy; to develop an idea over a period of time
Example
The mother whale gestates her calf for over a year.
母鲸怀孕并发展她的小鲸鱼超过一年。
B1 noun /ˈɛlɪmənt/

element

元素
Meaning
A basic or essential part of something; a simple substance that cannot be broken down further.
Example
Trust is a key element of any strong relationship.
信任是任何强大关系的关键元素。
C1 noun /ˈæŋɡwɪʃ/

anguish

痛苦
Meaning
Severe mental or physical pain or suffering.
Example
She was in deep anguish after hearing the tragic news.
听到悲惨的消息后，她陷入了深深的痛苦。
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈmiːdiəbl̩/

irremediable

无法修复的
Meaning
Impossible to cure, repair, or remedy.
Example
The damage to the ancient manuscript was irremediable.
古老手稿的损坏是无法修复的。
C2 noun /ˈɡrɑːtoʊ/

grotto

洞窟
Meaning
a small picturesque cave, often artificial
Example
Tourists visited the grotto hidden behind the waterfall.
游客参观了隐藏在瀑布后的洞窟。
C2 verb /fɔːrˈdʒʌdʒ/

forejudge

预先判断
Meaning
To judge beforehand without adequate information.
Example
It is unfair to forejudge someone without knowing the facts.
在没有了解事实的情况下对某人做出判断是不公平的。
C1 noun ˈdaɪ.nə.sti

dynasty

王朝
Meaning
A line of hereditary rulers of a country; a succession of people from the same family who play a prominent role in business, politics, or another field.
Example
The Ming dynasty ruled China for centuries.
明朝统治了中国几个世纪。
C2 noun /ɪmˈpjuːnɪti/

impunity

Meaning
freedom from punishment or harmful consequences for an action
Example
The dictator ruled with impunity, ignoring international laws.
C1 noun /ˈpʊlpɪt/

pulpit

讲道台
Meaning
a raised platform in a church from which the preacher delivers a sermon
Example
The pastor stood at the pulpit to address the congregation.
牧师站在讲道台上向会众致辞。
C2 noun /ˈvɪrjʊləns/

virulence

毒性
Meaning
The severity or harmfulness of a disease or poison.
Example
Scientists studied the virulence of the new virus strain.
科学家研究了新病毒株的毒性。
A1 noun /ɡaɪ/

guy

家伙
Meaning
an informal term for a man; sometimes used to refer to a person in general
Example
That guy over there is my best friend.
那边的家伙是我最好的朋友。
C1 noun /ˈnjuːɑːns/

nuance

细微差别
Meaning
A subtle difference in shade of meaning, appearance, or sound.
Example
He noticed the subtle nuance in her expression.
他注意到她表情中的细微差别。
C2 noun /niːˈɒlədʒɪzəm/

neologism

新词
Meaning
A newly coined word or expression.
Example
The internet has given rise to many neologisms like 'selfie' and 'hashtag'.
互联网催生了许多新词，如“自拍”和“标签”。
C1 noun /ˈhiːdəˌnɪzəm/

hedonism

享乐主义
Meaning
The pursuit of pleasure and self-indulgence as the highest goal.
Example
The lifestyle of the rich is often criticized as pure hedonism.
富人的生活方式常被批评为纯粹的享乐主义。
C2 adjective /rəˈpeɪ.ʃəs/

rapacious

贪婪
Meaning
having an extreme desire to take things for oneself, greedy
Example
The rapacious landlord raised the rent without reason.
贪婪的房东无缘无故地提高了租金。
B2 adjective, noun, verb /faʊl/

foul

Meaning
offensive to the senses; dirty or unpleasant; in sports, an unfair or illegal act
Example
The player was penalized for committing a foul.