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C1 adjective ʌnˈskruːpjʊləs

unscrupulous

不道德的
Meaning
Having or showing no moral principles; not honest or fair.
Example
Unscrupulous peers can lead adolescents to delinquency.
不道德的同龄人可能会导致青少年犯罪。
B2 adjective /ˈskætərd/

Scattered

分散的; 散落的;
Meaning
spread widely apart; dispersed; occurring here and there
Example
Scattered showers are expected throughout the day.
预计全天都会有分散的降雨。
C1 adverb /ˈnɔːθwədz/

Northwards

向北
Meaning
towards the north; in a northerly direction
Example
The birds migrate northwards in spring.
鸟类在春天向北迁徙。
C1 adjective /ˈɡreɪsləs/

graceless

不雅
Meaning
Lacking elegance, charm, or social refinement.
Example
His graceless behavior embarrassed everyone at the party.
他的不雅行为让派对上的每个人都感到尴尬。
C2 verb /bɪˈtəʊkən/

betoken

预示
Meaning
to be a sign or indication of something
Example
Dark clouds betoken an approaching storm.
乌云预示着即将到来的暴风雨。
B2 noun ɪˈmɪʃ.ənz

emissions

排放
Meaning
The production and discharge of something, especially gas, heat, light, or radiation.
Example
Carbon emissions are rising globally.
碳排放在全球范围内上升。
B2 noun /əˈdʒʌstmənt/

adjustment

Meaning
a small change made to improve something or make it work better
Example
The doctor made an adjustment to the patient’s medication.
B2 adjective /ˈstʌb.ərn/

Stubborn

固执; 顽固; 倔强
Meaning
refusing to change opinion or course of action; persistent; obstinate
Example
The stubborn child refused to eat his vegetables.
那个固执的孩子拒绝吃蔬菜。
B2 noun /ˈfræk.ʃən/

Fraction

分数; 部分
Meaning
a numerical quantity that is not a whole number; a small or tiny part of something
Example
Only a small fraction of the population voted in the local election.
只有一小部分人口在当地选举中投票。
A1 noun /ˈwɔːkɪŋ/

walking

走路
Meaning
the activity of moving on foot at a moderate pace
Example
Walking every morning is good for your health.
每天早晨走路对你的健康有益。
C2 noun /ˈræpsədi/

rhapsody

激昂的歌曲/赞美
Meaning
an expression of great enthusiasm or an epic musical composition
Example
The singer’s performance was a rhapsody of emotions.
歌手的表演是一场情感的狂想曲。
A1 noun /ˈpæstə/

pasta

意大利面
Meaning
an Italian food made from flour and water, typically shaped into noodles or sheets
Example
We had creamy pasta for dinner last night.
昨晚我们吃了奶油意大利面作为晚餐。
C2 noun /ˈtoʊ.di/

Toady

拍马屁者
Meaning
a person who acts obsequiously to gain favor; a sycophant
Example
He was known as a toady who always agreed with the boss.
他被认为是一个总是同意老板的阿谀奉承者。
C2 noun /bɛk/

beck

召唤手势 / 小溪
Meaning
a gesture of beckoning; a small stream or brook (chiefly Northern English)
Example
The servant came at his master's beck and call.
仆人应主人召唤立即到来。
B2 noun /ˈskʌlp.tʃər/

Sculpture

雕塑; 通过雕刻制作的艺术品
Meaning
the art of making objects by carving; a work of art made by carving
Example
The museum displays ancient Greek sculpture.
博物馆展示了古希腊雕塑。
A2 noun ˈliːdər

leader

领导者
Meaning
A person who leads or commands a group, organization, or country.
Example
The leader inspired people.
领导者激励了人们。
C1 noun /ˈmætrəˌmoʊni/

matrimony

婚姻
Meaning
The state of being married; marriage.
Example
They entered into matrimony after years of friendship.
他们在多年友谊后进入了婚姻。
C2 adjective /ˈfɒksi/

foxy

狡猾
Meaning
Clever, cunning, or attractive.
Example
He came up with a foxy plan to win the game.
他想出了一个狡猾的计划来赢得比赛。
C1 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈvɜːrsəbl/

irreversible

不可逆的
Meaning
Not able to be undone, changed, or reversed.
Example
The damage caused by the fire was irreversible.
火灾造成的损失是不可逆的。
C1 adjective /ˌθiːəˈlɒdʒɪkl/

theological

神学的
Meaning
Relating to the study of theology or religious belief.
Example
He wrote a theological paper on the concept of divine justice.
他写了一篇关于神圣正义概念的神学论文。
A2 noun /ˈsɪstəm/

system

系统
Meaning
a set of connected parts forming a complex whole; an organized method
Example
The education system needs major reforms.
教育系统需要重大改革。
B2 noun /dɪsˈrʌp.ʃən/

disruption

中断
Meaning
Barrier or interruption, sudden disturbance in any process or service.
Example
The road construction caused major disruption in traffic flow.
道路建设导致交通流量的大规模中断。
C1 noun /prəˈtruːʒən/

protrusion

突出部分
Meaning
Something that sticks out or projects from a surface.
Example
The protrusion on the wall made it difficult to move the furniture.
墙上的突出部分使得移动家具变得困难。
B2 noun /fɪˈzɪʃən/

physician

医生
Meaning
a person qualified to practice medicine; a doctor
Example
The physician prescribed some medicine to treat the condition.
医生开了一些药物来治疗这种病情。
C1 verb, noun /ˈmʌstər/

muster

聚集 / 集合勇气
Meaning
to gather people, especially soldiers; to summon courage or strength
Example
He mustered enough courage to face the challenge.
他积聚了足够的勇气来面对挑战。
B2 adverb /ˈmɪzərəbli/

Miserably

糟糕地
Meaning
in a wretched or unhappy manner; extremely badly
Example
The team performed miserably in the championship.
队伍在锦标赛中表现得非常糟糕。
C1 noun ˈkɑːr.bən ˌsiː.kwəˈstreɪ.ʃən

carbon sequestration

碳封存
Meaning
The process of capture and long-term storage of atmospheric carbon dioxide to mitigate or defer global warming.
Example
Forests play a key role in carbon sequestration.
森林在碳封存中发挥关键作用。
C1 adjective, noun /ˈkɔːrpərəl/

corporal

军士
Meaning
relating to the body; a low-ranking officer in the military
Example
He suffered a corporal punishment for his mistake.
他因为犯错误而遭受了体罚。
C1 noun ˈiːkəʊˌsɪstəm ˈsɜːvɪsɪz

ecosystem services

生态系统服务
Meaning
The benefits people obtain from ecosystems.
Example
Forests provide valuable ecosystem services, such as purifying air and water.
森林提供有价值的生态系统服务，如空气和水的净化。
C1 verb /ɪnˈkrɪmɪˌneɪt/

incriminate

使犯罪
Meaning
to make someone appear guilty of a crime or wrongdoing
Example
The new evidence could incriminate the suspect in the robbery case.
新证据可能会让嫌疑犯在抢劫案件中使犯罪。
C1 adjective /ˈblʌdləs/

bloodless

无血
Meaning
without bloodshed; lacking violence or vitality
Example
The revolution was surprisingly bloodless.
这场革命出奇地没有流血。
C1 noun /pərˈkʌʃən/

percussion

打击乐器
Meaning
Musical instruments that are played by striking, shaking, or scraping, such as drums or cymbals.
Example
The percussion section added rhythm and energy to the orchestra.
打击乐部分为管弦乐队增添了节奏和能量。
C2 noun mʌnˈdeɪ.nɪ.ti

mundanity

平凡
Meaning
The quality of being ordinary, routine, or lacking excitement.
Example
The mundanity of office life can be exhausting.
办公室生活的平凡可能是令人疲惫的。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈmaɪndfəl/

Unmindful

不留心的; 疏忽的;
Meaning
not paying attention; careless; heedless
Example
She was unmindful of the danger around her.
她没有注意到周围的危险。
B2 verb /ˈsɪmpəθaɪz/

sympathize

同情
Meaning
to feel sorry for someone; to understand and share someone's feelings
Example
I sympathize with your loss.
我同情你的失去。
B2 adjective /ˈaɪ.dəl/

Idle

懒惰的; 不活跃的; 没有工作的
Meaning
lazy; inactive; not working or being used
Example
The factory workers were idle during the strike.
工厂工人在罢工期间闲置。
C2 noun /ˌbrɪɡ.əˈdɪər/

brigadier

布里加迪尔
Meaning
A military officer rank, usually commanding a brigade.
Example
The brigadier inspected the troops before the parade.
布里加迪尔在游行前检查了部队。
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。
C2 verb /ɪnˈdaɪt/

indite

创作
Meaning
To write or compose (literary or formal works).
Example
The poet indited a heartfelt sonnet.
诗人创作了一首真挚的十四行诗。
C2 adjective ˌmɛɡəˈlɪθɪk

megalithic

巨石
Meaning
Relating to or denoting prehistoric monuments made of or containing large stones.
Example
The megalithic structures in ancient civilizations are fascinating.
古代文明中的巨石结构令人着迷。
B2 noun /diˈoʊ.dər.ənt/

Deodorant

除臭剂
Meaning
a substance that removes or conceals unpleasant smells, especially bodily odors
Example
She applied deodorant before going to the gym to stay fresh during workout.
她在去健身房之前涂了除臭剂，以保持训练时的清新。
B2 noun /ˈmoʊ.tɪv/

Motive

动机; 原因; 驱动力
Meaning
a reason for doing something; what drives someone to act
Example
The police are investigating the motive for the crime.
警方正在调查犯罪的动机。
B1 verb /daɪn/

dine

用餐
Meaning
to eat a meal, especially the main meal of the day
Example
We usually dine at seven o'clock in the evening.
我们通常在晚上七点用餐。
C1 noun /ˌsɛlf əˌfɜːˈmeɪʃən/

self-affirmation

自我肯定
Meaning
The practice of affirming one's own worthiness and value as an individual.
Example
Daily self-affirmation can boost your confidence.
每日自我肯定可以增强你的自信。
C1 adjective rɪsk-ədˈʤɛstɪd

risk-adjusted

风险调整
Meaning
Modified or calibrated to account for risk factors in investment returns.
Example
Risk-adjusted returns consider both potential profit and loss.
风险调整后的回报同时考虑潜在的利润和损失。
B2 noun /ˈaɪ.lɪd/

Eyelid

眼皮
Meaning
either of the upper or lower folds of skin that cover the eye when closed
Example
Her eyelids felt heavy with sleep.
她的眼皮因睡意而感到沉重。
B2 adjective /ˌkɒst.ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/

cost-efficient

节约成本
Meaning
Achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.
Example
Cost-efficient solutions benefit industries.
节约成本的解决方案有利于各行各业。
B2 verb /ˈskrɪbəl/

scribble

乱涂乱画
Meaning
to write or draw carelessly or quickly
Example
The child scribbled all over the wall.
孩子在墙上乱涂乱画。
B1 noun /ɡæŋ/

gang

团伙
Meaning
An organized group of people, often involved in crime or violence.
Example
The gang was arrested by the police last night.
那个团伙昨晚被警察逮捕了。
C1 adjective /ˌeɪpəˈlɪtɪkəl/

apolitical

不关心政治
Meaning
not interested in or not connected with politics
Example
She prefers to stay apolitical and focus on her work.
她更喜欢保持不关心政治的态度，专注于自己的工作。
C2 verb /ˈdiːfælˌkeɪt/

defalcate

挪用公款
Meaning
to misuse or embezzle money that one is responsible for
Example
The accountant was accused of defalcating company funds.
会计被指控挪用公司资金。
C2 noun /ˈmɪsɪv/

missive

信件
Meaning
a written message, especially a formal or official letter
Example
He sent a long missive to the governor.
他给州长发送了一封长信。
B2 noun /kəˈrɪkjələm/

curriculum

课程
Meaning
The subjects comprising a course of study in a school, college, or university.
Example
The school updated its curriculum to include more digital literacy courses.
学校更新了其课程，增加了更多的数字素养课程。
C1 adjective /ɪˈledʒ.ə.bəl/

illegible

难以辨认
Meaning
Not clear enough to be read; unreadable.
Example
The doctor’s handwriting was almost illegible.
医生的字迹几乎难以辨认。
C1 adjective /ˈsɪn.tɪ.leɪ.tɪŋ/

scintillating

闪耀的
Meaning
brilliantly clever, exciting, or sparkling
Example
Her scintillating conversation kept everyone entertained.
她那闪耀的谈话让每个人都感到娱乐。
B2 verb /ɪnˈdeɪndʒər/

endanger

危及
Meaning
To put someone or something at risk or in danger.
Example
Cutting down forests can endanger many species of animals.
砍伐森林可能会使许多物种面临危险。
B1 verb ɪnˈspaɪər

inspire

激励
Meaning
To fill someone with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially creative or noble.
Example
Artemis seeks to inspire future generations.
阿尔忒弥斯寻求激励未来的几代人。
A1 number /eɪt/

eight

八
Meaning
The number equivalent to the product of two and four; one more than seven.
Example
There are eight apples in the basket.
篮子里有八个苹果。
A2 noun /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/

equipment

设备
Meaning
the necessary tools, machines, or other items needed for a particular purpose
Example
The laboratory bought new equipment for research.
实验室购买了新的设备用于研究。
A1 noun /fʌn/

fun

乐趣
Meaning
enjoyment, amusement, or light-hearted pleasure
Example
We had a lot of fun at the party.
我们在聚会上玩得很开心。
B2 adjective /ˈstɪki/

sticky

粘的
Meaning
having the quality of adhering or clinging; difficult to remove or deal with
Example
The candy is too sticky to eat with your hands.
糖果太粘了，不能用手吃。
B2 noun /ˈrɔɪəlti/

royalty

皇室成员 / 特许权使用费 (作者收入)
Meaning
Members of a royal family or payment made to the owner of a patent, copyright, or natural resource.
Example
The author receives a royalty for every book sold.
作者从每本卖出的书中获得特许权使用费。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈɡeɪnli/

ungainly

笨拙
Meaning
Awkward, clumsy, or lacking grace in movement or appearance.
Example
The tall boy moved in an ungainly manner.
那个高个男孩以笨拙的方式走动。
C2 noun /ˈjuːʒəri/

usury

高利贷
Meaning
The practice of lending money at unreasonably high interest rates.
Example
The law strictly prohibits usury.
法律严格禁止高利贷。
C1 noun /ˈpoʊʃən/

potion

药水
Meaning
a liquid with healing, magical, or poisonous properties
Example
The witch gave the hero a healing potion.
女巫给了英雄一个治疗药水。
B2 verb /poʊz/

pose

幸福
Meaning
To assume a particular position, especially for a photograph or display; to present a problem or question.
Example
She posed for a picture in front of the monument.
她在收到奖项时，无法隐藏她的幸福。
B1 adjective /ɪkˈspɪəriənst/

experienced

有经验的
Meaning
having knowledge or skill in a particular field gained through experience
Example
She is an experienced teacher who knows how to handle difficult students.
她是一个经验丰富的老师，知道如何处理困难的学生。
A2 noun rɪˈpɔːt

report

报告
Meaning
An account given of a particular matter, especially in the form of an official document after thorough investigation or consideration.
Example
The report highlights critical issues.
报告突出了关键问题。
B2 adjective /ˈtɪm.ɪd/

Timid

害羞; 胆小
Meaning
shy and lacking confidence; easily frightened
Example
She was too timid to speak in public.
她太害羞，无法在公众面前讲话。
B2 noun ˌrɛstəˈreɪʃən

restoration

修复
Meaning
The process of returning something to its former condition.
Example
The restoration of the forest began after decades of neglect.
森林的修复开始于数十年的忽视之后。
C1 noun /ˌriːhəˌbɪlɪˈteɪʃən/

rehabilitation

幸福
Meaning
the process of restoring someone or something to health or normal life through training or therapy
Example
After the accident, he went through months of rehabilitation to walk again.
她无法掩饰自己获得奖项时的喜悦。
C2 noun/verb /ɡraʊtʃ/

grouch

抱怨者
Meaning
a person who complains a lot or to complain in a grumpy way
Example
He is such a grouch in the morning before coffee.
他早上喝咖啡前总是抱怨。
C1 adjective /ˈmɒnstrəs/

Monstrous

极其大的; 令人震惊的邪恶或错误; 不正常或不自然
Meaning
extremely large; shockingly evil or wrong; abnormal or unnatural
Example
The monstrous crime shocked the entire community.
那个怪异的罪行震惊了整个社区。
C2 verb /səˈfjuːz/

suffuse

弥漫
Meaning
to gradually spread through or over something
Example
A warm glow suffused her face as she smiled.
当她微笑时，一种温暖的光辉弥漫到她的脸上。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnfɔːrˈsiːn/

unforeseen

Meaning
Not anticipated or predicted; unexpected.
Example
The project faced unforeseen challenges that delayed its completion.
A2 adjective /ˈsɛntrəl/

central

中央的
Meaning
Situated in the middle; of the greatest importance.
Example
Water is central to human survival.
水对人类生存至关重要。
C2 adjective /ˈvɒl.jʊ.bəl/

Voluble

多话的; 话多的
Meaning
speaking fluently and readily; talkative; having a continuous flow of words
Example
The voluble salesman talked for hours about his products.
多话的销售员谈了几个小时关于他的产品。
B2 noun /ˌmʌltɪplɪˈkeɪʃən/

multiplication

乘法
Meaning
the mathematical process of combining numbers to get a product; the act of increasing in number or amount
Example
Multiplication is one of the basic operations taught in elementary mathematics.
乘法是小学数学中的基本运算之一。
B2 noun /ˌiː.kəˈnɒm.ɪk ˈsɪs.təm/

economic system

经济系统
Meaning
The organized framework for production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services in society.
Example
Capitalism, socialism, and mixed economies are types of economic systems.
资本主义、社会主义和混合经济是经济系统的类型。
C2 noun /ˌkɒməˈsɛəriət/

commissariat

供应部门
Meaning
A department responsible for supplying food and equipment, especially in the military.
Example
The army commissariat ensured that the soldiers had enough supplies.
军队供应部门确保士兵们有足够的物资。
B1 noun əˈnæl.ə.sɪs

analysis

分析
Meaning
Detailed examination and evaluation of data or information to understand its components and relationships.
Example
Data analysis is crucial for machine learning models.
数据分析对于机器学习模型至关重要。
B2 noun ˈtreɪd.ɒf

trade-off

权衡
Meaning
A situation where accepting one advantage means giving up another benefit.
Example
There is always a trade-off between price and quality.
价格与质量之间总是有一个权衡。
C2 noun /ˈfoʊksl/

forecastle

船首舱
Meaning
The forward part of a ship below the deck, traditionally used as living quarters for the crew.
Example
The sailors gathered in the forecastle after their shift.
水手们在他们的班次结束后聚集在船首舱。
C2 noun /æbˈsɪʒən/

abscission

叶片脱落
Meaning
The natural detachment of parts of a plant, typically leaves or fruit.
Example
The autumn season is marked by the abscission of leaves from trees.
秋季的标志是树叶从树木上脱落。
C1 adverb kəmˈpæktli

compactly

紧凑地
Meaning
In a closely packed or dense manner.
Example
Protons and neutrons are compactly arranged.
质子和中子紧密地排列。
C1 noun /ɡruːv/

groove

沟槽 / 节奏
Meaning
a long narrow cut or depression, or a rhythmic pattern in music
Example
The DJ kept the crowd dancing to the groove.
DJ让人群跟随节奏跳舞。
C1 verb /ɪnˈtæŋɡəl/

entangle

Meaning
to become twisted together or caught in something; to involve in difficulties
Example
The fish got entangled in the net.
C1 noun /rɪˈmɔːrs/

Remorse

懊悔
Meaning
deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed; bitter regret for something done
Example
He felt deep remorse for his actions.
他对自己的行为感到深深的懊悔。
C2 verb /ˈfɛstər/

fester

恶化, 加剧
Meaning
to become worse or more intense, often through neglect or infection
Example
If grievances are ignored, they may fester into resentment.
如果不理会抱怨，它们可能会变成怨恨。
B2 verb /ɪɡˈzɜrt/

exert

施加
Meaning
to apply or bring to bear; to use physical or mental effort
Example
He exerted all his strength to lift the heavy box.
他全力以赴抬起沉重的箱子。
C1 noun ˌlɪb.ərˈeɪ.ʃən

liberation

解放
Meaning
The action of setting someone free from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression; release.
Example
Liberation movements inspired many countries.
解放运动激励了许多国家。
B1 noun ˈpɒl.ə.si

policy

政策
Meaning
A course or principle of action adopted or proposed by a government, party, business, or individual; a contract of insurance.
Example
Effective policies drive national development.
有效的政策推动国家发展。
B2 adjective /ɪmˈprɒp.ər/

Improper

不合适的; 错误的; 不适当的
Meaning
inappropriate; incorrect; not suitable
Example
It would be improper to discuss personal matters in a business meeting.
在商务会议上讨论个人事务是不合适的。
B1 noun /tɔːrˈtiːə/

tortilla

玉米饼
Meaning
A thin round flatbread made from corn or wheat, common in Mexican cuisine.
Example
She wrapped the vegetables in a warm tortilla.
她把蔬菜包裹在一个温暖的玉米饼中。
B1 noun, verb /strɪŋ/

string

线
Meaning
a thin piece of cord or thread; to tie or fasten with a string
Example
She tied the package with a string.
她用一根线绑了包裹。
C2 adjective /ɒmˈnɪʃ.ənt/

Omniscient

全知的
Meaning
having complete knowledge; all-knowing
Example
The narrator in the novel appears to be omniscient, knowing every character's thoughts.
小说中的叙述者似乎是全知的，知道每个角色的思想。
C2 noun /ɪnˈtɛmpərəns/

intemperance

放纵
Meaning
Lack of moderation or self-control, especially with drinking or eating.
Example
His intemperance in drinking ruined his health.
他的饮酒放纵毁了他的健康。
B2 noun /ˈsʌb.sɪ.di/

subsidy

补贴
Meaning
Financial assistance provided by government to reduce costs of goods or services.
Example
The government provides a fuel subsidy to control prices.
政府提供燃料补贴以控制价格。
C2 adjective /ˈnɛðər/

nether

下方的
Meaning
situated down or below; lower
Example
They explored the nether regions of the cave.
他们探险了洞穴的下方区域。
C2 noun /ˈjɪərlɪŋ/

yearling

一岁动物，尤其是马
Meaning
an animal that is one year old, especially a horse
Example
The farmer sold the yearling at the livestock market.
农民在牲畜市场卖掉了那只伊尔林。
A2 noun /əˈpɪə.rəns/

Appearance

外观; 出现; 显示
Meaning
the way that someone or something looks; an act of performing or participating in a public event
Example
Her appearance at the event surprised everyone.
她在活动中的出现让所有人都感到惊讶。
B1 verb /əˈtɛmpt/

attempt

Meaning
to make an effort to achieve or complete something difficult
Example
He attempted to climb the mountain despite the bad weather.
B2 adjective /ˈvɒl.ən.tər.i/

Voluntary

自愿的
Meaning
done willingly without being forced; given or done freely
Example
She made a voluntary donation to the charity.
她自愿向慈善机构捐款。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈfleɪtɪd/

inflated

膨胀
Meaning
excessively increased in size, value, or importance; filled with air or gas
Example
The company faced criticism for its inflated prices.
公司因其膨胀的价格而遭受批评。
C2 noun /ˌænəlˈdʒiːziə/

analgesia

镇痛
Meaning
The inability to feel pain while still conscious.
Example
The doctor induced analgesia before performing the procedure.
医生在进行手术前诱导了镇痛。
C1 noun /ˈskeɪ.biːz/

Scabies

疥疮
Meaning
a contagious skin disease caused by mites that causes intense itching
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with scabies after examining the rash.
医生在检查了皮疹后诊断他为疥疮。
C1 noun /ˈpeɪtriɑːrk/

patriarch

家族长
Meaning
a male head of a family or tribe; an older respected man who leads a group
Example
As the family patriarch, he mediated disputes and kept long traditions alive.
作为家族长，他调解争端并保持着传统的延续。
B1 noun /prəˈduː.sər/

Producer

制片人
Meaning
a person who supervises the making of a film, play, or broadcast program; someone who creates or manufactures goods
Example
The film producer invested millions in the new movie project.
电影制片人投资了数百万美元在这个新电影项目中。
B2 adjective /ˈtɒlərənt/

tolerant

宽容
Meaning
Showing willingness to allow the existence of opinions or behaviors that one dislikes or disagrees with.
Example
He is very tolerant of other people's beliefs.
他对其他人的信仰非常宽容。
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 adjective /daɪˈɡrɛsɪv/

digressive

偏离主要话题的倾向
Meaning
Tending to depart from the main subject in speech or writing.
Example
The speaker's digressive style made the lecture difficult to follow.
演讲者的偏离主题的风格使得听讲变得困难。
A1 noun /ˈaɪs kriːm/

Ice-cream

冰淇淋
Meaning
a frozen sweet dessert made from dairy products, usually served cold
Example
Children love to eat ice-cream on hot summer days.
孩子们喜欢在炎热的夏季日子里吃冰淇淋。
B2 noun ˈrɛvənuː

revenue

收入
Meaning
Income, especially when of a company or organization.
Example
The company's revenue grew by 10% this year.
公司的收入今年增长了10%。
C1 verb /ˈmɒd.jʊ.leɪt/

modulate

调节
Meaning
To change the strength, tone, or pitch of something; to adjust or regulate.
Example
A good speaker knows how to modulate their voice.
一个好的演讲者知道如何调节自己的声音。
C1 noun prəˈfaʊnd ɪˈnɪʃətɪv

profound initiative

深远的倡议
Meaning
A deep, meaningful, and significant action or program designed to create change.
Example
A profound initiative can create sustainable changes.
一个深刻的倡议可以创造可持续的变化。
B2 adverb /ˈskɪl.fəl.i/

Skilfully/US: Skillfully

熟练地
Meaning
in a way that shows ability and training; expertly
Example
She skilfully painted the portrait in just two hours.
她在两个小时内熟练地画了肖像。
B2 noun /ˈnæreɪtər/

narrator

叙述者
Meaning
A person who tells the story in a book, play, or film.
Example
The narrator guided the audience through the complex plot.
叙述者引导观众穿越复杂的情节。
A2 noun /klaʊd/

Cloud

云
Meaning
a visible mass of condensed water vapour floating in the atmosphere above the ground
Example
Dark clouds gathered before the storm.
暴风雨前，黑云聚集。
C1 noun, adverb /ˈeɪliəs/

alias

别名
Meaning
A false or assumed identity; also used to mean 'otherwise called'.
Example
The criminal was known by the alias 'Shadow'.
罪犯以'影子'为别名。
C1 adjective /pəˈfʌŋk.tər.i/

perfunctory

敷衍
Meaning
done without much effort, interest, or thought
Example
He gave a perfunctory nod and walked away.
他草率地点了点头然后走开了。
B2 noun ɡrɪd

grid

电网
Meaning
A network of interconnected lines or a system for distributing electricity over a wide area.
Example
The national power grid must be upgraded.
国家电网必须升级。