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B2 adjective /ʌnprɪˈpɛrd/

Unprepared

未准备好
Meaning
not ready or able to deal with something
Example
He was unprepared for the difficult exam.
他对困难的考试毫无准备。
C2 noun /ˈpɪərɪdʒ/

peerage

贵族身份
Meaning
the title or rank of a peer; the nobility as a group
Example
He was elevated to the peerage by the king.
他被国王提升为贵族身份。
C1 noun /ˈdaɪəˌlɛkt/

dialect

方言
Meaning
A particular form of a language spoken in a specific region or by a specific group.
Example
He speaks a dialect of Bengali that is common in rural areas.
他讲的是一种在农村地区常见的孟加拉语方言。
B1 noun rɪˈzɪs.təns

resistance

抵抗
Meaning
The refusal to accept or comply with something; the attempt to prevent something by action or argument.
Example
The resistance fought bravely against colonial forces.
抵抗力量勇敢地与殖民势力作斗争。
C1 noun /ˈɔːr.ə.tɔːr.i/

oratory

演讲艺术
Meaning
The art of public speaking; skilled and confident delivery of speeches to an audience.
Example
His exceptional oratory skills won him the debate competition.
他出色的演讲技巧使他赢得了辩论比赛。
C1 noun, adjective /ˈsɛntənəri/ or /sɛnˈtɛnəri/

centenary

百年纪念
Meaning
The hundredth anniversary of a significant event; relating to a period of 100 years.
Example
The school celebrated its centenary with a grand event.
学校以一场盛大的活动庆祝了它的百年纪念。
C1 noun /ɪnˈfɜːrnoʊ/

inferno

火灾
Meaning
a large, intense fire that is dangerously out of control
Example
The building turned into an inferno within minutes.
这座建筑在几分钟内变成了火灾。
B2 verb /feɪd/

fade

褪色
Meaning
To gradually lose brightness, color, or strength.
Example
The colors of the old photo have started to fade.
老照片的颜色开始褪色。
B1 noun/adjective /ˈsmoʊ.kɪŋ/

smoking

吸烟
Meaning
The act of inhaling and exhaling the smoke of tobacco or other substances; wearing a tuxedo (adjective, formal context).
Example
Smoking is prohibited inside the building.
建筑物内禁止吸烟。
C2 adjective /ˈdoʊlfəl/

Doleful

悲伤的; 忧郁的;
Meaning
sorrowful; mournful; expressing grief or sadness
Example
She gave him a doleful look when he left.
当他离开时，她给了他一个悲伤的眼神。
A1 pronoun /jɔːrz/

yours

你的
Meaning
belonging to or associated with the person or people that the speaker is addressing
Example
This pen is yours.
这支钢笔是你的。
B2 verb /ɪnˈhæns/

enhance

提升
Meaning
to improve the quality, value, or extent of something
Example
The new features will enhance the user experience.
新的功能将提升用户体验。
C1 noun /ˈpær.ət biːk/

Parrot Beak

鹦鹉嘴
Meaning
a climbing plant with curved red and orange flowers resembling a parrot's beak
Example
The parrot beak flower's unique curved shape makes it a fascinating addition to any garden.
鹦鹉嘴花独特的弯曲形状使它成为任何花园中迷人的补充。
C2 noun /ˌæpəˈrɪʃən/

apparition

幽灵现身
Meaning
A ghostly figure or an unusual or unexpected appearance.
Example
The children were frightened by the sudden apparition in the old house.
孩子们被老房子里突然出现的幽灵吓坏了。
A2 adjective /əˈnɔɪd/

annoyed

恼火的
Meaning
feeling slightly angry or irritated
Example
She felt annoyed by the constant noise.
她对持续的噪音感到恼火。
B2 noun /ˌɪm.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Imitation

模仿; 复制; 仿制品
Meaning
the action of using someone or something as a model; a copy of something original
Example
His imitation of the famous actor was so good that everyone burst into laughter.
他的模仿非常成功，大家都笑了出来。
C2 verb /əˈdʒʊər/

adjure

命令
Meaning
to urge or command someone solemnly, often under oath or a strong sense of duty
Example
The witness was adjured to tell the truth in court.
证人被要求在法庭上讲真话。
B2 noun /ˈkɒmənˌteɪtər/

commentator

解说员
Meaning
a person who reports and discusses events, especially on TV or radio
Example
The commentator described the football match in detail.
解说员详细描述了足球比赛。
C1 adjective ˌɪdiəsɪnˈkrætɪk

idiosyncratic

独特且个性化
Meaning
Relating to idiosyncrasy; peculiar or individual.
Example
His idiosyncratic behavior set him apart from his colleagues.
他的独特行为使他与同事们区别开来。
A2 noun /roʊl/

role

角色
Meaning
a part or function of something
Example
Her role in the project was crucial.
她在项目中的角色至关重要。
B1 adverb /ˈniːtli/

Neatly

整齐地; 干净地
Meaning
in a tidy and orderly way; carefully and precisely
Example
She arranged the books neatly on the shelf.
她把书整齐地放在书架上。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈdjʊər.ɪŋ/

Enduring

持久的; 永恒的; 持续很长时间的
Meaning
lasting; permanent; continuing for a long time
Example
Their enduring friendship lasted for decades.
他们持久的友谊持续了几十年。
C1 noun /ˈrɛz.ə.nəns/

resonance

共鸣
Meaning
A deep, reverberating sound or a quality of evoking response.
Example
His speech had a deep resonance with the audience.
他的演讲在观众中产生了深刻的共鸣。
C2 noun /ˌɔːskʌlˈteɪʃən/

auscultation

听诊
Meaning
The act of listening to internal sounds of the body, typically using a stethoscope.
Example
The doctor performed auscultation to check the patient’s lungs.
医生进行了听诊，以检查病人的肺部。
C1 adjective /ɪkˈstɛnjueɪtɪŋ/

extenuating

减轻的
Meaning
serving to make a fault or an offense seem less serious
Example
She asked for leniency due to extenuating circumstances.
她因减轻的情况请求宽恕。
C1 verb /ˈbɑːrtər/

barter

Meaning
To exchange goods or services without using money.
Example
They bartered their crops for handmade tools.
A1 preposition/conjunction /ʌnˈtɪl/

until

直到
Meaning
up to the time of
Example
I will wait until you come back.
我会等到你回来。
B2 noun /ˈhaɪəˌrɑːrki/

hierarchy

等级制度
Meaning
A system in which people or things are arranged in levels of importance or authority.
Example
The corporate hierarchy determines who makes the final decision.
企业等级制度决定了谁作出最终决定。
C1 adverb /ˈnoʊɪŋli/

knowingly

故意
Meaning
in a way that shows you are aware of something; intentionally
Example
She knowingly kept the secret from her friends.
她故意对朋友们保守了秘密。
A1 verb /flaɪ/

fly

飞行
Meaning
to move through the air using wings or in an aircraft
Example
Birds fly south for the winter.
鸟类冬天飞往南方。
C1 noun /ˈʃæmbəlz/

shambles

一片混乱
Meaning
a state of complete disorder or ruin
Example
After the storm, the whole town was in shambles.
风暴过后，整个城镇陷入了一片混乱。
C1 noun /pəˈrɪfəri/

periphery

边缘
Meaning
The outer edge or boundary of an area or object.
Example
The soldiers were stationed at the periphery of the camp.
士兵们驻扎在营地的边缘。
C1 verb/noun /ˈsɒldər/

solder

焊接
Meaning
To join metal parts together by melting and putting a filler metal into the joint
Example
He soldered the broken wires back together.
他将断裂的电线重新焊接在一起。
C1 verb /lɜːrk/

lurk

潜伏
Meaning
to remain hidden so as to wait for an opportunity to attack or observe
Example
A stranger lurked in the shadows.
一个陌生人潜伏在阴影中。
C1 noun /ˌɔːkʃəˈnɪər/

auctioneer

拍卖师
Meaning
a person who conducts auctions by calling out bids and selling items to the highest bidder
Example
The auctioneer quickly raised the price as bidders competed for the painting.
拍卖师在竞价过程中迅速提高了价格。
C1 adjective + noun ʌnˈpresɪdentɪd ˈnɒlɪdʒ

unprecedented knowledge

前所未有的知识
Meaning
Information or understanding that has never been obtained or achieved before.
Example
Artemis will provide unprecedented knowledge about the solar system.
阿尔忏将提供关于太阳系的前所未有的知识。
C1 adjective /ˈfiːlaɪn/

feline

猫的特征
Meaning
relating to or characteristic of cats
Example
Her movements were graceful and almost feline in their elegance.
她的动作优雅，几乎像猫一样。
C2 noun /ˈbɪvuˌæk/

bivouac

临时营地
Meaning
a temporary camp without tents or cover, usually used by soldiers or mountaineers
Example
The climbers set up a bivouac on the mountainside.
登山者在山坡上搭建了一个临时营地。
C1 noun /ˈdeɪ.ə.ti/

deity

神祇
Meaning
a god or goddess
Example
The temple is dedicated to a Hindu deity.
这座寺庙奉献给一位印度神祇。
C2 noun /ˈɪəri/ or /ˈɛəri/

aery

鹰巢
Meaning
An eagle’s nest, or a lofty, airy dwelling.
Example
The eagle perched proudly near its aery high on the cliff.
鹰骄傲地停在悬崖上的它的巢附近。
A2 noun /ɡoʊt/

Goat

山羊
Meaning
a farm animal with horns that gives milk and meat
Example
The farmer keeps goats for their milk and cheese.
农民养山羊为了它们的奶和奶酪。
C1 adjective /moʊv/

mauve

浅紫色
Meaning
a pale purple color with a grayish or bluish tinge
Example
She wore a beautiful mauve dress to the party.
她穿着一件漂亮的浅紫色连衣裙参加了聚会。
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊpi/

Soapy

覆盖着肥皂的; 泡沫的
Meaning
covered with soap; having the characteristics of soap; foamy
Example
The dishes were still soapy after washing.
洗完后，碗盘仍然很肥皂。
B1 noun /ˈdʒuː.əl/

Jewel

宝石; 珍贵的石头; 装饰品
Meaning
a precious stone, typically a single crystal or piece of a hard lustrous or translucent mineral; a valuable ornament
Example
The crown was adorned with precious jewels from around the world.
王冠上装饰着来自世界各地的珍贵珠宝。
B2 noun /ˈruːstər/

rooster

公鸡
Meaning
A male domestic chicken, especially one that crows.
Example
The rooster crowed at dawn, waking up the whole village.
公鸡在黎明时分打鸣，唤醒了整个村庄。
C1 noun /ˈfjuː.tʃə.rɪst/

futurist

未来主义者
Meaning
A person who studies or predicts the future, especially trends in science, technology, or society.
Example
The futurist predicted major changes in transportation within the next decade.
未来主义者预测了下一个十年交通运输的重大变化。
A1 verb /treɪn/

Train

训练
Meaning
to teach skills or prepare for a specific activity
Example
Athletes train hard for the Olympics.
运动员为奥林匹克训练。
C2 adjective /ˈprɛfətɔːri/

prefatory

前言
Meaning
serving as an introduction or preface
Example
He made some prefatory remarks before the lecture began.
他在讲座开始前做了一些前言性的评论。
B1 noun /ˈkæləri/

calorie

卡路里
Meaning
A unit of energy, often used to measure the energy content of food and drink.
Example
She checks the calorie count before eating any packaged food.
她在吃任何包装食品之前会检查卡路里的含量。
C1 noun /ˌfɪɡjʊˈriːn/

figurine

小型装饰雕像
Meaning
a small ornamental statue or model of a human or animal
Example
She bought a porcelain figurine of a dancing ballerina.
她买了一尊舞蹈芭蕾舞者的瓷雕像。
B2 noun, verb /stɛm/

stem

茎 / 遏制
Meaning
Noun: The main stalk of a plant. Verb: To stop or restrict the flow or development of something.
Example
The gardener cut the stem of the rose; New policies aim to stem the flow of pollution.
园丁剪下了玫瑰的茎；新政策旨在遏制污染的流动。
C2 noun /məˈlɪŋɡərər/

malingerer

装病的人
Meaning
a person who pretends to be sick to avoid duty or work
Example
The manager suspected that John was a malingerer.
经理怀疑约翰是一个装病的人。
C1 noun /ˈhed.weɪ/

Headway

进展; 进步; 向前迈进
Meaning
forward movement or progress, especially when this is slow or difficult
Example
Despite the challenges, the research team made significant headway in developing the new vaccine.
尽管面临挑战，研究团队在开发新疫苗方面取得了显著的进展。
B2 adjective /ɪɡˈzɔː.stɪd/

exhausted

筋疲力尽
Meaning
Extremely tired; having no energy left.
Example
Feeling exhausted after waking up is common.
醒来后感到筋疲力尽是很常见的。
A2 noun /ˈtraɪ.sɪ.kəl/

Tricycle

三轮车
Meaning
a three-wheeled vehicle, especially one for children
Example
The child rode his tricycle in the park.
孩子在公园骑着三轮车。
A1 noun /kæn/

Can

罐头
Meaning
a metal container for food or drink
Example
I opened a can of soup for lunch.
我打开了一个午餐用的汤罐头。
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。
C1 adjective /ˌpæθəˈdʒɛnɪk/

pathogenic

致病的
Meaning
Capable of causing disease.
Example
Some bacteria are harmless, while others are highly pathogenic.
有些细菌是无害的，而其他的则是高度致病的。
C2 noun /θiˈɒkrəsi/

theocracy

神权政治
Meaning
A system of government in which priests or religious leaders rule in the name of God or a deity.
Example
The country was governed as a theocracy where religious leaders had supreme authority.
这个国家被作为一个神权政治统治，宗教领袖拥有最高的权力。
C2 noun /ˈvaɪsrɔɪ/

viceroy

副总督
Meaning
a ruler exercising authority on behalf of a sovereign in a colony or province
Example
The viceroy governed the colony in the king's name.
副总督以国王的名义治理殖民地。
B2 adjective əˈstɒnɪʃɪŋ

astonishing

惊人
Meaning
Extremely surprising or impressive; amazing.
Example
The astonishing discovery changed the way we view the universe.
这个惊人的发现改变了我们看待宇宙的方式。
B2 noun /prɒkˈsɪmɪti/

proximity

接近
Meaning
Nearness in space, time, or relationship.
Example
The proximity of the school to her house made it convenient.
学校离她家很近，这使得它很方便。
C2 noun /ˈæstər/

Aster

紫菀花
Meaning
a flowering plant with daisy-like flowers that typically bloom in fall
Example
The purple asters bloomed beautifully in the autumn garden.
紫色的紫菀花在秋天的花园里美丽地盛开。
C1 adjective /ˌaʊt əv ðə ˈweɪ/

out-of-the-way

偏远的或不寻常的
Meaning
remote or unusual; not in a convenient or usual location
Example
They stayed in an out-of-the-way village.
他们住在一个偏远的村庄里。
B2 adjective /ˈʌl.tɪ.mət/

Ultimate

最终的; 极致的; 终极的
Meaning
being the best or most extreme example of its kind; final; last
Example
This is the ultimate test of your skills.
这是你技能的终极考验。
C2 adjective /səˈlɪsɪtəs/

solicitous

关心
Meaning
showing concern or care for someone's health, happiness, or comfort
Example
She was always solicitous about the well-being of her students.
她总是关心学生们的福祉。
C1 adjective /məˈlaɪn/

Malign

有害的；诽谤的
Meaning
evil in nature or effect; harmful; slanderous
Example
He spread malign rumors about his colleague.
他传播了关于他同事的有害谣言。
C2 noun /kɒˈkeɪd/

cockade

花结
Meaning
a rosette or knot of ribbon, usually worn on a hat as a badge of office or party
Example
The soldier wore a red cockade on his cap.
士兵戴着一个红色的花结在他的帽子上。
B1 verb /ˈfɛri/

ferry

渡船运输
Meaning
to transport by boat; to carry back and forth
Example
The boat ferried passengers across the river.
船把乘客运过了河。
C1 adverb /ˌʌnkənˈvɛnʃənəli/

unconventionally

非传统地
Meaning
in a way that is not based on or conforming to accepted standards or norms
Example
She dresses unconventionally, mixing bold colors and patterns that surprise everyone.
她穿着非传统地，混搭大胆的颜色和图案，让每个人都感到惊讶。
C1 noun /brɔːl/

brawl

争吵
Meaning
a noisy fight in a public place
Example
A brawl broke out outside the bar late at night.
夜晚在酒吧外发生了争吵。
C1 noun /ˌsæl.jʊˈteɪ.ʃən/

Salutation

问候; 善意的表达
Meaning
a greeting; an expression of goodwill
Example
The letter began with a formal salutation.
这封信以正式的问候开始。
B2 noun /wiːd/

Weed

杂草
Meaning
a wild plant growing where it is not wanted; unwanted plant
Example
The garden was full of weeds that needed to be removed.
花园里满是杂草，需要清除。
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。
C1 adjective /pəˈmɪs.ɪv/

permissive

宽容的
Meaning
Allowing or characterized by great or excessive freedom of behavior; very lenient or indulgent.
Example
Permissive parenting can sometimes lead to a lack of discipline in children.
宽容的育儿方式有时可能导致孩子缺乏纪律。
B2 adverb /ˌæksɪˈdɛntəli/

accidentally

偶然地
Meaning
happening by chance or unexpectedly
Example
He accidentally dropped the glass.
他不小心把玻璃杯打翻了。
C2 noun /nɪˈkrɒlədʒi/

necrology

讣告
Meaning
An obituary notice or a list of people who have recently died.
Example
The newspaper published a necrology of notable figures who passed away that year.
报纸发布了该年已故知名人物的讣告。
B2 noun /hɔrn/

Horn

角
Meaning
a hard pointed projection on the head of certain animals; a musical instrument
Example
The rhinoceros used its horn to defend itself.
犀牛用角来保护自己。
B1 verb /ˈɛstɪˌmeɪt/

estimate

估算
Meaning
To roughly calculate or judge the value, number, quantity, or extent of something.
Example
The engineer estimated the cost of the project at $5 million.
工程师估算了项目的成本为500万美元。
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。
C1 noun /ˈmɛləˌdrɑːmə/

melodrama

夸张的戏剧
Meaning
A dramatic piece with exaggerated characters and exciting events intended to appeal to the emotions.
Example
The movie was criticized for its excessive melodrama.
这部电影因其过度的戏剧性而受到批评。
C1 adjective /ˈpɪər.ləs/

Peerless

无与伦比的; 独一无二的; 无竞争对手的
Meaning
unequaled; having no match or equal; without rival
Example
Her peerless beauty captivated everyone.
她无与伦比的美丽吸引了所有人。
A2 noun /ˈstændərd/

standard

Meaning
a level of quality or achievement, or a measure of comparison
Example
This car meets all the safety standards.
A1 noun /wiːk/

week

星期
Meaning
a period of seven days
Example
I will finish the project by the end of the week.
我将在本周末之前完成项目。
C2 verb /ˌriːkruːˈdɛs/

recrudesce

复发
Meaning
to break out or appear again after a period of dormancy or decline
Example
After months of calm, violence recrudesced in the region.
经过几个月的平静后，暴力在该地区再次爆发。
C2 verb /əˈvʌls/

avulse

撕裂
Meaning
to tear away or separate forcibly, especially in medical or geological contexts
Example
The surgeon had to avulse the damaged tissue during the operation.
外科医生在手术中必须把受损的组织撕裂。
C1 noun /kənˈtɪn.ju.əns/

continuance

持续性
Meaning
the state of continuing or being prolonged; persistence
Example
The continuance of the project depended on securing additional funding.
项目的持续性依赖于确保额外的资金。
B1 adjective /ˈɪrɪteɪtɪŋ/

irritating

烦人的
Meaning
causing annoyance, impatience, or mild anger
Example
The constant noise from the street is extremely irritating.
街道上传来的持续噪音非常烦人。
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 noun /sɑːrˈkɒfəɡəs/

sarcophagus

石棺
Meaning
A stone coffin, often decorated, used in ancient times.
Example
The museum displayed a beautifully carved sarcophagus from ancient Egypt.
博物馆展示了来自古埃及的美丽雕刻的石棺。
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 adjective /ˈɛksplɪkəbəl/

explicable

可解释的
Meaning
able to be explained or understood
Example
His sudden anger was explicable given the stressful situation.
他的突然愤怒是可以解释的，考虑到紧张的情况。
C2 noun ˌkɒdʒɪˈteɪʃən

cogitation

沉思, 思考
Meaning
The action of thinking deeply about something; contemplation
Example
After much cogitation, he made the final decision.
经过深思熟虑后，他做出了最终决定。
B1 adjective ˌɑː.tɪˈfɪʃ.əl

artificial

人造
Meaning
Made by humans; not occurring naturally
Example
Artificial systems are transforming industries.
人工系统正在改变行业。
A2 verb /ˈhɜːri/

hurry

赶快
Meaning
to move or act with great speed; to rush
Example
We need to hurry or we'll be late.
我们得赶快，否则我们会迟到。
C2 noun /ˈbrɪn.dʒəl/

Brinjal

茄子
Meaning
a large purple vegetable that is white inside; also called eggplant
Example
My mother cooked brinjal curry for lunch.
我妈妈做了茄子咖喱作为午餐。
C2 noun /səˈnɛs.əns/

senescence

衰老
Meaning
The process of growing old or the condition of aging.
Example
The biologist studied senescence in plants to understand aging.
生物学家研究了植物中的衰老过程，以理解衰老。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈrɪəl/

unreal

不真实的
Meaning
not real or not based on reality; exaggerated or imaginary
Example
The experience felt unreal after the sudden news.
突如其来的消息后，这种经历感觉不真实。
B2 noun /ˈdeɪtəbeɪs/

database

数据库
Meaning
a structured collection of data stored and accessed electronically
Example
The company's customer details are stored in a secure database.
公司的客户信息存储在一个安全的数据库中。
C1 noun /əˈsɛndənsi/

ascendancy

优势, 统治
Meaning
A position of power, influence, or control over others.
Example
The company gained ascendancy in the market through innovation.
该公司通过创新在市场中获得了优势。
B2 adjective /raɪp/

Ripe

成熟的; 准备食用
Meaning
fully developed and ready to eat; mature; ready for action or use
Example
The bananas are ripe and ready to eat.
香蕉已经成熟，准备食用。
B1 adjective /dɪsˈɒnəst/

Dishonest

不诚实的; 欺骗的; 狡猾的
Meaning
not honest; fraudulent; deceitful
Example
The dishonest salesman tried to sell them a broken car.
那个不诚实的销售员试图卖给他们一辆坏车。
C1 verb /raʊz/

rouse

唤醒
Meaning
To awaken from sleep or to stir into action.
Example
The loud alarm roused him from his deep sleep.
响亮的警报把他从深度睡眠中唤醒。
C2 verb /frɪsk/

frisk

搜查
Meaning
To search a person by patting their clothing to check for concealed items.
Example
The security guard frisked the man at the entrance.
安保人员在入口处搜查了那名男子。
C1 noun /ˈnjuːtrɪənt dɪˈfɪʃənsi/

nutrient deficiency

营养不足
Meaning
A lack of essential nutrients required for healthy plant growth, which can result in poor crop development, reduced yields, and increased susceptibility to diseases.
Example
Nutrient deficiency in the soil can reduce crop productivity.
土壤中的营养不足会降低作物的生产力。
B2 noun /ˈkɒmənˌtɛri/

commentary

评论
Meaning
An expression of opinions or explanations about an event, situation, or text.
Example
The professor's commentary on the novel was insightful.
教授对小说的评论非常有见地。
C1 adjective /ˌaɪdiəˈlɪstɪk/

Idealistic

理想主义的
Meaning
pursuing high principles or ideals; unrealistically optimistic
Example
She has an idealistic view of changing the world.
她对改变世界有着理想主义的看法。
B2 verb /ˈwiːkən/

Weaken

削弱
Meaning
to make or become less strong or powerful
Example
The illness weakened his immune system significantly.
这场疾病显著削弱了他的免疫系统。
C1 noun /ˈfɔːrɡraʊnd/

foreground

前景
Meaning
the part of a scene that is nearest to and in front of the viewer
Example
The flowers in the foreground brightened the picture.
前景的花朵使画面更加生动。
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 verb /əˈkuːtər/

accouter

装备
Meaning
to equip or outfit, typically with military or ceremonial attire
Example
The soldiers were accoutered in full battle gear.
士兵们穿戴着全套战斗装备。
C1 verb /ˈkrʌmpəl/

crumple

揉捏
Meaning
to crush something into folds or wrinkles
Example
He crumpled the paper and threw it in the bin.
他把纸揉成一团丢进了垃圾桶。
C2 noun /kwaɪˈiːtəs/

Quietus

死亡或导致死亡的事物；最终解决
Meaning
death or something that causes death; a final settlement
Example
The hero received his quietus from the villain's sword.
英雄从反派的剑下获得了他的安息。
C1 noun ɪnˈdʌldʒəns

indulgence

放纵
Meaning
The practice of allowing oneself to enjoy the pleasure of something.
Example
His indulgence in junk food affected his health.
他在垃圾食品上的放纵影响了他的健康。
B2 noun /ˈsɛmɪˌtɛri/

cemetery

墓地
Meaning
a place where dead people are buried
Example
The old cemetery is located at the edge of the village.
古老的墓地位于村庄的边缘。
B2 noun /ˈleɪ.bər.ər/

Labourer

工人
Meaning
a person who does unskilled physical work for wages
Example
The labourer worked hard all day at the construction site.
工人整天在建筑工地上辛勤工作。
B2 noun /ˈmɑːr.tɪn/

Martin

雨燕
Meaning
small swift-flying bird that catches insects on the wing
Example
The martin built its nest under the bridge.
雨燕在桥下筑巢。
B2 verb /sɪp/

sip

小口喝
Meaning
to drink in small quantities; to taste carefully
Example
She sipped her tea slowly while reading the newspaper.
她一边读报纸一边慢慢地小口喝茶。
B1 adjective ʌnˈplænd

unplanned

未计划的
Meaning
Not planned or arranged in advance; happening spontaneously without preparation.
Example
Unplanned urbanization contributes to environmental issues.
无计划的城市化会加剧环境问题。
B2 adjective ˌkɑː.bən ˈnjuː.trəl

carbon-neutral

碳中和
Meaning
Having a balance between emitting carbon and absorbing carbon from the atmosphere; not adding to overall carbon emissions.
Example
The company aims to be carbon-neutral by 2030.
该公司计划在2030年实现碳中和。
C2 noun /ˈsuːθˌseɪər/

soothsayer

预言家
Meaning
a person who claims to predict the future
Example
The king consulted a soothsayer before going to war.
国王在出征前咨询了一个算命师。