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B1 adjective /ʌnˈfɔːr.tʃən.ət/

Unfortunate

不幸的;遗憾的
Meaning
having bad luck; regrettable or unlucky
Example
It was unfortunate that the meeting was cancelled at the last minute.
很不幸的是,会议在最后一刻被取消了。
C2 noun /ˈwɪtɪˌsɪzəm/

witticism

机智的评论 / 笑话
Meaning
a clever or funny remark
Example
Her witticism made everyone laugh during the meeting.
她的机智评论让所有人都在会议期间笑了。
A1 verb /baɪ/

buy

Meaning
to get something by paying money for it; to purchase
Example
I want to buy a new car this year.
我今年想买一辆新车。
C1 /splɪnt/

splint

夹板
Meaning
A rigid device used to support and immobilize a broken or injured body part.
Example
The doctor applied a splint to stabilize the patient's broken arm.
医生为病人的断臂稳定应用了夹板。
C2 verb /dɪˈspɔɪl/

despoil

掠夺
Meaning
To steal or violently remove valuable possessions from a place.
Example
The invaders despoiled the village during the war.
入侵者在战争期间掠夺了村庄。
B2 adjective /ˈmiː.nɪŋ.ləs/

Meaningless

毫无意义; 没有目的; 无意义
Meaning
without purpose; having no significance; pointless
Example
The data became meaningless without proper context.
数据在没有适当背景的情况下变得毫无意义。
C2 noun/adjective /ˈlæpɪˌdɛri/

lapidary

宝石雕刻师
Meaning
As noun: a person who cuts, polishes, or engraves precious stones; As adjective: relating to such work.
Example
The museum displayed lapidary tools used in ancient times.
博物馆展示了古代使用的宝石雕刻工具。
A2 noun, verb /lɪŋk/

link

连接
Meaning
a connection between two things; to connect or associate
Example
The article includes a link to the official website.
文章包含指向官方网站的链接。
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 adjective /ˌdɛfəˈrɛnʃəl/

deferential

尊敬的
Meaning
Showing or expressing respect and high regard.
Example
He was always deferential toward his teachers.
他总是对他的老师表现出尊敬。
C1 noun səˌfɪs.tɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

sophistication

高度复杂性或精致的程度
Meaning
High level of complexity or refinement.
Example
The sophistication of modern AI technology is remarkable.
现代人工智能技术的复杂性令人惊叹。
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 noun /ˈpoʊ.di.əm/

Podium

讲台
Meaning
a small platform on which a person may stand to be seen by an audience
Example
The winner stood on the podium to receive the gold medal.
获胜者站在讲台上领奖。
A2 noun /koʊt/

Coat

外套
Meaning
an outer garment worn over other clothes for warmth or protection
Example
He put on his winter coat before going outside.
他在出门前穿上了冬季外套。
C1 verb /ˈkriːmeɪt/

cremate

火化
Meaning
to burn a dead body to ashes as a funeral rite
Example
According to his wishes, they cremated his body after the funeral.
按照他的意愿,他们在葬礼后火化了他的遗体。
C1 noun /ˈkeɪ.sɪŋ/

Casing

外壳; 外罩
Meaning
a cover or shell that protects or encloses something
Example
The mechanic removed the engine casing to examine the internal parts.
机械师拆下了发动机外壳以检查内部零件。
A1 preposition /fɔːr/

for

Meaning
used to indicate purpose, destination, or recipient
Example
This gift is for you.
这个礼物是给你的。
C1 noun ˌdɪm.ɪˈnjuː.ʃən

diminution

减少
Meaning
A reduction in the size, extent, or importance of something; decrease.
Example
There has been a diminution in air pollution.
空气污染减少了。
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。
C1 noun /ˈherən/

Heron

苍鹭
Meaning
large wading bird with long legs and neck that feeds on fish
Example
The heron stood motionless by the water's edge, waiting for fish.
苍鹭静静地站在水边,等待着鱼。
A1 adverb /ˈkwɪk.li/

Quickly

迅速; 快速
Meaning
at a fast speed; with little delay; rapidly
Example
He quickly finished his homework.
他迅速完成了他的作业。
B2 adjective /væst/

Vast

广阔; 巨大; 无边
Meaning
extremely large in size, amount, or extent; immense
Example
The vast ocean stretched endlessly to the horizon.
广阔的海洋延伸至天际。
B1 adjective ˈriː.dʒən.əl

regional

区域的
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of a region.
Example
Regional hubs support localized industries.
区域中心支持本地行业。
C1 noun /ˌæn.əˈnɪm.ə.ti/

anonymity

匿名
Meaning
The state of being anonymous; having one's identity kept secret or unknown.
Example
Online anonymity protects users from cyber threats.
在线匿名保护用户免受网络威胁。
B2 verb /saɪ/

sigh

叹气
Meaning
to let out a long, deep breath as an expression of tiredness, relief, or sadness
Example
She sighed with relief when she heard the good news.
她听到好消息时松了口气。
C2 noun /ˈɒbsɪkwi/

obsequy

葬礼仪式
Meaning
A funeral rite, usually used in plural form obsequies.
Example
The village gathered for the obsequy of their beloved teacher.
村庄聚集在一起,参加他们心爱的老师的葬礼。
C2 adjective /ˈtɛsəleɪtɪd/

tessellated

马赛克
Meaning
arranged in a pattern of repeated shapes fitting together without gaps
Example
The tessellated floor was made of colorful tiles arranged in perfect symmetry.
马赛克地板由色彩斑斓的瓷砖组成,完美对称地排列。
C2 adjective /ˌdɒktrɪˈnɛər/

doctrinaire

教条主义者
Meaning
stubbornly devoted to a theory or doctrine without regard to practical considerations
Example
His doctrinaire approach to politics alienated many supporters.
他对政治的教条主义方法使许多支持者感到疏远。
C1 noun /mɪsˈɡɪv.ɪŋ/

Misgiving

疑虑; 担忧; 不确定
Meaning
A feeling of doubt or apprehension about the outcome or consequences of something
Example
She had serious misgivings about accepting the job offer.
她对于接受工作邀请有严重的疑虑。
B1 noun /bɔɪl/

Boil

脓疱; 疖
Meaning
a painful, pus-filled bump under the skin caused by infected hair follicles
Example
The painful boil on his neck required medical treatment.
他脖子上的疼痛脓疱需要医疗处理。
B2 noun /pliː/

Plea

请求; 呼吁; 辩解
Meaning
an urgent and emotional request; a defendant's formal response to a criminal charge; an excuse or justification
Example
She made a plea for help during the emergency.
在紧急情况下,她请求帮助。
B2 adjective ænˈtɪsɪpeɪtɪd

anticipated

预期的
Meaning
Expected or predicted to happen; foreseen in advance.
Example
The anticipated growth exceeded the city's capacity.
预期的增长超出了城市的容量。
B2 noun /ˈhɑːr.mə.ni/

harmony

和谐
Meaning
A pleasing combination of different elements or a state of peaceful coexistence.
Example
A society thrives when there is harmony among its people.
一个社会在其人民之间有和谐时会繁荣。
B1 noun /ˈrʌnər/

runner

幸福
Meaning
a person who runs, especially in races or for exercise
Example
The runner crossed the finish line with a big smile.
当她收到奖项时,她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
C2 noun /ˌkæt ə ˈnaɪn ˌteɪlz/

cat-o-nine-tails

九尾鞭
Meaning
A whip with nine knotted cords, historically used for punishment.
Example
The sailor feared the cat-o-nine-tails more than the storm at sea.
那名水手比海上的风暴更害怕九尾鞭。
C2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈʃʊəd/

unassured

不确定的
Meaning
Lacking confidence or certainty.
Example
She gave an unassured answer during the interview.
她在面试中给出了一个不确定的答案。
C1 adjective /ˈaʊt.kɑːst/

Outcast

被排斥的人
Meaning
rejected by society; excluded person
Example
He felt like an outcast in his new school.
他在新学校里感觉自己像一个被排斥的人。
C2 verb /ˈdʒaɪreɪt/

gyrate

快速旋转
Meaning
to move or spin quickly in circles
Example
The dancer gyrated wildly to the rhythm of the drums.
舞者随着鼓点疯狂旋转。
B2 noun /ˌædməˈreɪʃən/

admiration

钦佩
Meaning
a feeling of respect, pleasure, or approval for someone or something
Example
She felt great admiration for her teacher’s dedication.
她对老师的奉献充满了钦佩。
B1 adjective ɪˈməʊʃənl

emotional

情感的
Meaning
Having feelings that are easily excited and openly displayed.
Example
Visiting the burial site made him emotional.
参观墓地让他变得情感丰富。
A2 noun /ˈɔːdiəʊ/

audio

声音
Meaning
sound, especially when recorded or transmitted
Example
The audio quality of the podcast was excellent.
播客的音频质量非常好。
C1 noun /ˈlʌɡ.ɪdʒ væn/

Luggage van

行李车
Meaning
a vehicle designed for carrying luggage and cargo
Example
The luggage van carried all the passengers' suitcases.
行李车载着所有乘客的行李箱。
B1 noun /kəˈnæl/

canal

水道
Meaning
an artificial waterway constructed for navigation, irrigation, or drainage
Example
The canal was built to help transport goods across the region.
该水道的建设是为了帮助运输区域内的货物。
A1 noun /ˈwɪmən/

woman

女人
Meaning
an adult human female
Example
The woman at the counter helped me.
柜台上的女人帮了我。
A2 noun /klaʊn/

Clown

小丑; 一个搞笑的表演者,特别是在马戏团中,穿着传统的服装和夸张的化妆
Meaning
a comic entertainer, especially one in a circus, wearing a traditional costume and exaggerated makeup
Example
The children laughed loudly at the funny clown's silly antics.
孩子们大声笑着,看着那个有趣的小丑的傻乎乎的动作。
B2 adverb /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntəli/

fundamentally

从根本上
Meaning
in a basic and important way; at the core
Example
The two theories are fundamentally different.
这两个理论从根本上不同。
A2 adjective /ˈmɒdən/

modern

现代的
Meaning
relating to the present or recent times, not ancient or old-fashioned
Example
They live in a modern apartment with new facilities.
他们住在一个现代化的公寓里,设施新颖。
C1 adjective /ˈaɪərnˌklæd/

ironclad

铁定的
Meaning
impossible to change, break, or dispute; very strong and firm
Example
The company had an ironclad contract with its suppliers.
公司与其供应商签订了铁定合同。
C1 noun /ɪˈklɪps/

Eclipse

日蚀 (太阳或月亮)
Meaning
an obscuring of light from one celestial body by another; a decline or loss
Example
The total solar eclipse darkened the sky for several minutes.
完全的太阳日食让天空暗了好几分钟。
C1 verb /dɪsˈpærɪdʒ/

disparage

Meaning
to criticize someone or something in a way that shows a lack of respect
Example
It is unfair to disparage people for their opinions.
C1 adjective /ˌmɛtəˈfɔːrɪkəl/

metaphorical

隐喻的
Meaning
Characteristic of or relating to metaphor; figurative rather than literal.
Example
He used metaphorical language to describe his emotions.
他用隐喻语言来描述他的情感。
B2 adjective /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/

decisive

决定性
Meaning
Having the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively; determining the outcome.
Example
Her decisive action saved the company from collapse.
她的决定性行动挽救了公司免于崩溃。
C2 noun /daɪˈvʌldʒəns/

divulgence

透露
Meaning
the act of revealing or disclosing something secret or private
Example
The divulgence of company secrets caused a major scandal.
公司机密的透露引发了一场大丑闻。
A2 noun /ˈketʃ.ʌp/

Ketch-up

番茄酱
Meaning
a thick sauce made chiefly from tomatoes, vinegar, and spices
Example
She squeezed some ketchup on her french fries before eating them.
她在吃薯条前挤了一些番茄酱。
A2 adjective /ˈmærid/

Married

已婚
Meaning
having a husband or wife
Example
She is married to a doctor.
她已婚,丈夫是一位医生。
C1 adjective ˈdɔːn.tɪŋ

daunting

令人生畏或具有挑战性的
Meaning
Something that seems intimidating or challenging.
Example
The task seemed daunting, but she completed it successfully.
任务看起来令人害怕,但她成功地完成了它。
C1 adjective /ˌɔːrθəˈpiːdɪk/

orthopedic

与骨骼或肌肉畸形的矫正有关
Meaning
Relating to the correction of deformities of bones or muscles.
Example
She visited an orthopedic surgeon for her back pain.
她因为背痛去看了骨科医生。
B2 noun /ˈɛθɪk/

ethic

伦理
Meaning
a set of moral principles, especially ones relating to a particular group, system, or profession
Example
He has a strong work ethic and always meets deadlines.
他有很强的工作伦理,总是能按时完成任务。
C2 noun /ˈmaʊntɪˌbæŋk/

mountebank

骗子
Meaning
A charlatan or trickster who deceives others, often for personal gain.
Example
The crowd was fooled by the mountebank’s false promises.
人群被这个骗子的虚假承诺欺骗了。
C1 adjective /ˈtɛn.ju.əs/

tenuous

薄弱 / 稀薄
Meaning
Very weak, thin, or slight; lacking a strong basis.
Example
The evidence against him is quite tenuous.
对他不利的证据相当薄弱。
A2 verb /əˈtend/

attend

参加
Meaning
to be present at; to give attention to; to take care of
Example
I will attend the conference next week.
我下周会参加会议。
C1 noun, verb /ˈkɒmjuːn/

commune

公社 / 沟通心灵
Meaning
Noun: a group of people living together and sharing possessions; Verb: to share one's thoughts or feelings intimately.
Example
She went to the countryside to commune with nature.
她去乡村与大自然交流。
C1 noun /ˈplæz.mə/

Plasma

血液的液体部分;电离气体;无凝血蛋白的血清
Meaning
the liquid part of blood; ionized gas; blood serum without clotting proteins
Example
Blood plasma contains various proteins and nutrients.
血浆含有各种蛋白质和营养物质。
C2 adjective /ɪˈrɛfrəɡəbəl/

irrefragable

不可辩驳
Meaning
Impossible to refute, deny, or break
Example
The lawyer presented irrefragable evidence that proved his client’s innocence.
律师提供了不可辩驳的证据,证明了他客户的无辜。
C1 adjective /ˈperɪʃəbəl/

Perishable

易腐的
Meaning
liable to decay quickly; short-lived
Example
Store perishable foods in the refrigerator.
将易腐食品存放在冰箱中。
C2 adjective /ˈtɪd.li/

Tiddley

微醉; 小或微小
Meaning
slightly drunk; small or tiny
Example
After a few drinks, he felt a bit tiddley.
喝了几杯后,他觉得有点儿tiddli。
C2 verb /ˈwɪn.oʊ/

winnow

筛选;将谷物与稻草分离
Meaning
to remove the less desirable parts from a group; originally, to separate grain from chaff by blowing air
Example
The committee will winnow the list of applicants to ten finalists.
委员会将把申请者名单减少到十个决赛选手。
A2 noun /nɒk/

Knock

敲击; 叩响
Meaning
a sudden sharp blow; the sound of striking something
Example
There was a loud knock at the door late at night.
深夜时,门外传来了一声响亮的敲击声。
B1 noun /dɪˈlaɪt/

Delight

快乐; 愉悦
Meaning
a feeling of happiness or pleasure; something that gives great pleasure
Example
The children's laughter filled her heart with pure delight.
孩子们的笑声让她的心充满了纯粹的快乐。
C1 verb /drɛntʃ/

drench

浸湿
Meaning
to make someone or something completely wet
Example
The sudden rain drenched the players on the field.
突如其来的大雨让场上的球员全部湿透。
C1 verb /ˈpɛdəl/

peddle

推销
Meaning
To sell goods, often by going from place to place; sometimes used negatively to mean promoting an idea or product in a pushy way.
Example
Street vendors peddle handmade jewelry to tourists.
街头小贩向游客出售手工珠宝。
C1 noun /krɛst/

crest

山顶
Meaning
the top of a hill, wave, or mountain; a symbol of identity
Example
The hikers reached the crest of the mountain at sunrise.
登山者在日出时达到了山顶。
C1 adjective /ˌrɛmɪˈnɪsənt/

reminiscent

唤起回忆的
Meaning
Tending to remind one of something; suggestive of something in the past.
Example
The smell of rain is reminiscent of my childhood in the village.
雨的气味让我想起了我在村里的童年。
B2 noun /ræk/

Rack

架子
Meaning
a framework or structure for holding or storing things
Example
She hung her coat on the rack by the door.
她把外套挂在门旁的架子上。
C1 noun /niːʃ/

Niche

市场细分, 专门领域, 目标市场
Meaning
A specialized segment of the market for a particular kind of product or service.
Example
Finding the right niche is key to a successful business.
找到正确的细分市场是成功经营的关键。
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 /ˈʌm.brə/

Umbra

完全的阴影,太阳黑子的黑暗中心
Meaning
the fully shaded inner region of a shadow cast by an opaque object; the dark center of a sunspot
Example
During the eclipse, we stood in the moon's umbra.
在日食期间,我们站在月亮的本影中。
B2 noun ˈɪnəveɪtɪv tuːlz

innovative tools

创新工具
Meaning
Creative devices or advanced technologies that introduce new methods or approaches to accomplish tasks.
Example
Teachers use innovative tools to enhance classroom learning.
教师使用创新工具来提高课堂学习。
B2 adjective /dɪˈstɜː.bɪŋ/

disturbing

令人不安
Meaning
causing anxiety, worry, or emotional distress
Example
The news about the accident was deeply disturbing.
关于事故的新闻令人深感不安。
C1 noun /ɔːr/

Oar

Meaning
a long pole with a flat blade used to row a boat
Example
He dipped the oar into the water and pulled the boat forward.
他将桨浸入水中并拉动船向前。
A2 noun /ˈnek.ləs/

Necklace

项链
Meaning
a piece of jewelry that is worn around the neck
Example
She wore a beautiful diamond necklace to the party.
她在派对上戴着一条漂亮的钻石项链。
C2 noun /ˌrɛv.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/

revocation

撤销
Meaning
The act of officially canceling or withdrawing something.
Example
The court ordered the revocation of his license.
法院命令撤销他的许可证。
C1 noun /ˈkjuːmɪn/

Cumin

孜然
Meaning
A spice made from the dried seeds of a plant in the parsley family, with a warm earthy flavor
Example
Cumin is an essential spice in Indian and Middle Eastern cooking.
孜然是印度和中东烹饪中的一种基本香料。
C2 noun /ˌfɑːsfəˈrɛsəns/

phosphorescence

磷光
Meaning
the property of emitting light without noticeable heat
Example
The deep-sea creatures displayed a beautiful phosphorescence.
深海生物展示了美丽的磷光。
C2 verb /əˈbreɪd/

abrade

通过摩擦磨损
Meaning
to scrape or wear away the surface by friction or erosion
Example
The rough cloth can easily abrade the skin.
粗糙的布料容易磨损皮肤。
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。
A2 noun /ˈnoʊ.tɪs/

Notice

通知
Meaning
attention to something; a written or printed announcement
Example
The notice on the board announced the school closure.
公告板上的通知宣布了学校关闭。
C2 adjective /ˈɪm.pi.əs/

Impious

不敬的; 亵渎神明
Meaning
irreligious; lacking reverence for religion; blasphemous
Example
The impious act shocked the religious community.
不敬的行为震惊了宗教社区。
C1 noun ˈprɒdʒ.ə.ni

progeny

后代, 子孙, 继承人
Meaning
A descendant or the descendants of a person, animal, or plant; offspring.
Example
The philosopher's teachings have influenced many generations of progeny.
哲学家的教义影响了许多代后代。
A1 adjective /dɑːk/

Dark

黑暗
Meaning
having little or no light; of a deep shade approaching black
Example
She prefers dark colors for her winter clothes.
她更喜欢深色的冬季衣物。
C1 verb /ˈstriːm.laɪn/

streamline

简化或提高效率
Meaning
To make a process simpler and more efficient.
Example
The company aims to streamline production to reduce costs.
公司旨在简化生产以降低成本。
B2 noun /saɪˈkɒlədʒɪst/

psychologist

心理学家
Meaning
a person who studies mental processes and behavior
Example
The psychologist helped him cope with his anxiety.
心理学家帮助他应对焦虑。
C1 noun /ˌmʌltɪˈplɪsɪti/

multiplicity

多样性
Meaning
A large number or variety of something.
Example
The project faced a multiplicity of challenges.
该项目面临着多样化的挑战。
A1 noun, verb /laɪn/

line

线
Meaning
A long narrow mark or band; a row of people or things; to cover the inside surface of something.
Example
People waited in a long line outside the theater.
人们在剧院外排着长队等候。
C2 noun /ɪˈfjuːʒən/

effusion

倾泻
Meaning
An unrestrained outpouring of words, feelings, or emotions.
Example
His letter was an effusion of love and longing.
他的信是一场爱情与渴望的倾泻。
A1 pronoun /ʌs/

us

我们
Meaning
used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people as the object of a verb or preposition
Example
She gave us a gift.
她给了我们一个礼物。
C1 adjective /dɪˈfɪʃənt/

Deficient

缺乏的
Meaning
not having enough of a specified quality or ingredient; lacking or inadequate
Example
His diet was deficient in essential vitamins.
他的饮食缺乏必需的维生素。
C1 noun /ʌnkənˈsɜːrn/

Unconcern

漠不关心
Meaning
lack of worry or interest; indifference
Example
She showed complete unconcern about the criticism.
她对批评表现出了完全的漠不关心。
B2 adverb /ɪkˈstɜrnəli/

externally

外部地
Meaning
in a way that relates to the outer surface or outside appearance
Example
The building appeared externally modern, but inside it was quite old-fashioned.
这栋建筑外部看起来很现代,但里面相当老式。
B2 noun ˈprɒs.pekt

prospect

前景
Meaning
The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring.
Example
The project's success holds great prospect for the economy.
项目的成功为经济带来了巨大前景。
C2 adjective /ˈhiːðənɪʃ/

heathenish

野蛮
Meaning
Lacking culture or religion; barbaric or uncivilized.
Example
They considered the ancient tribe’s rituals heathenish.
他们认为古老部落的仪式是野蛮的。
C1 noun /ˈrɛpərˌtɔːri/

repertory

剧目
Meaning
A collection of works that a company, performer, or institution regularly performs; also a storehouse of information or skills.
Example
The theater has a repertory of classic plays.
剧院有一系列经典剧目的演出。
B1 noun /ˈrɛzɪdəns/

residence

住所
Meaning
a place where someone lives; a home or dwelling
Example
He recently moved to a new residence near the city center.
他最近搬到了市中心附近的一处新住所。
C2 verb /meɪm/

maim

使残疾
Meaning
To wound or injure someone so that part of the body is permanently damaged.
Example
The accident maimed several passengers.
事故使几位乘客致残。
C2 adjective /ˈtriːkli/

treacly

过度甜美或感伤,就像糖浆一样。
Meaning
Excessively sweet or sentimental, like treacle.
Example
The movie was too treacly for my taste.
这部电影对我的口味来说太甜了。
C2 adjective /ˈɪn.dɪ.dʒənt/

indigent

贫困
Meaning
lacking the necessities of life due to poverty; very poor
Example
The hospital offers free care to indigent patients.
医院为贫困患者提供免费护理。
C1 verb /sɪft/

sift

筛 / 仔细检查
Meaning
to separate or sort through carefully, often using a sieve or by examining closely
Example
She sifted the flour before adding it to the cake mixture.
她在把面粉加到蛋糕混合物中之前筛选了面粉。
B1 noun /ˈpɪkʌp/

pickup

有开放式车厢的小卡车; 收集或改进某物的行为
Meaning
a small truck with an open back; the act of collecting or improving something
Example
The company scheduled a pickup for the returned goods.
公司为退还的货物安排了取货。
B2 verb /ˈsɜːrkjəˌleɪt/

circulate

循环, 流通
Meaning
to move continuously or freely through a closed system or area
Example
Air circulated freely in the open hall.
空气在开放的大厅自由流通。
A2 adverb /ɪnˈdiːd/

indeed

确实
Meaning
used to emphasize or confirm a statement
Example
It was a long journey indeed.
这是一次漫长的旅行,确实。
A2 noun /ˈjuːzər/

user

用户
Meaning
a person who uses or operates something
Example
He is a frequent user of this app.
他是这个应用程序的常用用户。
A1 noun /ˈweɪtər/

waiter

服务员
Meaning
a person whose job is to serve food and drinks to customers in a restaurant or café
Example
The waiter brought the menu and took our order politely.
服务员礼貌地拿来菜单并记录了订单。
A2 noun /ˈprəʊɡræm/

program

程序
Meaning
a planned series of events or activities
Example
The program starts at 9 AM sharp.
程序在上午9点准时开始。
C1 noun /ˈɪnlɛt/

inlet

水道口
Meaning
A small arm of the sea, a lake, or a river; an opening or passage for entry.
Example
The boat entered a narrow inlet along the coast.
船只进入了沿海的一条狭窄的水道口。
B2 noun /ˈpen neɪm/

Pen-name

笔名
Meaning
a fictitious name used by an author instead of their real name; a pseudonym
Example
Mark Twain was the pen-name of Samuel Clemens.
马克·吐温是塞缪尔·克莱门斯的笔名。
B1 noun /tɪn/

tin

Meaning
a metal container; a chemical element (Sn)
Example
She bought a tin of biscuits from the store.
她从商店买了一罐饼干。
B2 noun/verb /ˈɡreɪzɪŋ/

grazing

吃草
Meaning
The act of animals eating grass in a field; also lightly touching or scraping against something.
Example
Cows were grazing peacefully in the meadow.
奶牛们在草地上安静地吃草。
B2 verb /ænˈtɪsɪˌpeɪt/

anticipate

预期
Meaning
to expect or look forward to something; to realize or foresee in advance
Example
We anticipate a large crowd at the event.
我们预期活动中会有大量人群。
B2 noun /əbˈzɜːvər/

observer

观察者
Meaning
a person who watches or notices something
Example
The observer took notes during the meeting.
观察者在会议期间做了笔记。
C2 adjective /ˈɪkθiɪk/

ichthyic

鱼类的
Meaning
Relating to or resembling fish.
Example
The artist's painting had an ichthyic quality.
艺术家的画作具有鱼类的特质。
C1 noun /ɪkˈskriːʃən/

excretion

排泄
Meaning
the process of eliminating waste matter from the body
Example
Excretion is vital for maintaining a healthy body.
排泄对保持健康的身体至关重要。