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B2 noun /ˈvæljuː ˌprɒpəˈzɪʃən/

value proposition

一份说明产品或服务提供给客户的独特价值或好处的声明
Meaning
A statement that explains the unique benefits or value that a product or service offers to customers.
Example
A clear value proposition attracts more customers.
明确的价值主张吸引更多的客户。
B2 noun /ˈspaɪs bɒks/

Spice box

香料盒
Meaning
a container used to store various spices and seasonings
Example
She opened the spice box to find cumin for her curry.
她打开香料盒,找到了她咖喱所需的孜然。
C2 noun /sɒl/

sol

索尔(音乐音阶的第五个音符)
Meaning
The fifth note of the sol-fa musical scale (do, re, mi, fa, sol, la, ti); also the Latin word for sun
Example
The choir practiced singing the note sol during rehearsal.
合唱团在排练时练习唱索尔音符。
C1 verb /rɪɡ/

rig

操控
Meaning
to manipulate or control something dishonestly; to set up equipment
Example
The election was rigged by corrupt officials.
选举被腐败官员操控了。
B1 adjective /ədˈvænst/

advanced

先进
Meaning
highly developed or complex
Example
He is studying an advanced level of mathematics.
他正在学习高级数学。
C1 adjective ˈɪn.tər.ɪm

interim

临时
Meaning
In or for the intervening period; provisional or temporary.
Example
Interim governments manage transitional phases.
临时政府管理过渡阶段。
B2 noun /kʌlt/

cult

邪教
Meaning
a system of religious veneration and devotion directed toward a particular figure or object
Example
The cult followed their leader with great devotion.
邪教以极大的献身精神追随他们的领袖。
C1 noun /ˈoʊ.mən/

Omen

未来好运或厄运的征兆
Meaning
an event regarded as a sign of future good or bad luck
Example
Many people consider a black cat crossing your path a bad omen.
许多人认为一只黑猫横穿你的路是一个坏预兆。
B1 noun /ˈtʃɛərmən/

chairman

幸福
Meaning
the leader or head of a meeting, committee, or organization
Example
The chairman opened the meeting with a short speech.
当她获得奖项时,她无法隐藏自己的幸福。
C2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈliːp/

overleap

跳过
Meaning
To jump over something; to omit or disregard something.
Example
He managed to overleap the fence easily.
他轻松地越过了栅栏。
C1 noun, verb /ˈɔːtɒpsi/

autopsy

尸检
Meaning
a post-mortem examination to discover the cause of death or the extent of disease
Example
The autopsy revealed that the victim had died from poisoning.
尸检显示受害者死于中毒。
B2 adjective /kənˈsɪd.ər.ɪt/

Considerate

体贴; 体贴入微
Meaning
showing careful thought about the feelings or wishes of others; thoughtful
Example
He is always considerate of others' feelings.
他总是考虑到别人的感受。
C1 noun, verb /buːz/

booze

Meaning
alcoholic drink, especially strong liquor; to drink alcohol, often excessively
Example
They bought some booze for the party.
他们为派对买了酒。
B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈzaɪərəbl/

Undesirable

不受欢迎的; 有害的; 令人不快的
Meaning
not wanted or wished for; harmful or unpleasant
Example
The new policy had several undesirable consequences.
新政策带来了几个不受欢迎的后果。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈstɪŋk.tɪv/

instinctive

本能的, 自然的, 自动的
Meaning
Based on instinct; done without conscious thought; natural and automatic.
Example
His instinctive reaction saved his life.
他的本能反应救了他的生命。
B2 adjective /ˈstʌf.i/

Stuffy

缺乏新鲜空气; 通风不良; 态度正式和保守
Meaning
lacking fresh air; poorly ventilated; formal and conservative in attitude
Example
The room was stuffy and needed fresh air.
房间里缺乏新鲜空气,需要新鲜空气。
B2 noun /hʊd/

Hood

蛇头罩
Meaning
the expandable neck region of certain snakes like cobras; a covering for the head
Example
The cobra spread its hood when it felt threatened.
眼镜蛇在感到威胁时展开了它的帽子。
B1 adjective /ɪˈsɛnʃəl/

essential

必要的
Meaning
Absolutely necessary; extremely important.
Example
Water is essential for life.
水对生命至关重要。
B2 verb rɪˈstɔːr

restore

恢复
Meaning
To bring back to a former or original state; to reinstate.
Example
Restoring the tradition of student politics is necessary.
恢复学生政治传统是必要的。
C1 noun /ˌdiːpɔːrˈteɪʃən/

deportation

Meaning
The act of expelling a foreigner from a country.
Example
The deportation of hundreds of workers sparked international criticism.
C2 noun /ˈdʒɛtsəm/

jetsam

从船上丢弃的无用物品,被冲到岸上的物品
Meaning
Unwanted material or goods thrown overboard from a ship and washed ashore.
Example
The beach was littered with jetsam after the storm.
风暴过后,海滩上充满了杰特萨姆。
C1 adjective /ˌrɛtroʊˈæktɪv/

retroactive

追溯的
Meaning
applying to a period before it was enacted or established
Example
The new law was made retroactive to cover past cases.
新法律追溯适用于过去的案件。
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。
B1 adjective /ɪnˈkɝr.ɪ.dʒɪŋ/

Encouraging

鼓励的; 激励的
Meaning
giving support or confidence; inspiring; motivating
Example
The teacher's encouraging words motivated the students.
老师的鼓励性话语激励了学生。
A2 noun ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃən

competition

竞争
Meaning
The activity or condition of competing; rivalry for supremacy.
Example
Competition grew between language groups.
竞争在语言群体之间加剧。
C1 adjective /ˈlɛdʒəbl/

legible

可读的
Meaning
clear enough to read
Example
Her handwriting was barely legible.
她的手写字几乎不可读。
C2 verb /ˈkɒdʒɪteɪt/

cogitate

深思
Meaning
to think deeply about something; to meditate or reflect
Example
He sat by the river to cogitate on his future plans.
他坐在河边,思考他的未来计划。
B2 adjective ˌiːvəˈluːʃənəri

evolutionary

进化的
Meaning
Relating to or denoting the gradual development of something, especially from a simple to a more complex form.
Example
The evolutionary changes in species are fascinating.
物种中的进化变化是迷人的。
C1 adjective /ˈɡæstrɪk/

gastric

胃的 / 胃部问题
Meaning
Relating to the stomach.
Example
She was prescribed medicine for her gastric problems.
她被开了治疗胃病的药。
A2 noun /ˈɪntəvjuː/

interview

面试
Meaning
A meeting of people face to face, especially for consultation.
Example
The interview was conducted in a calm and professional manner.
面试以平静和专业的方式进行。
C2 noun /ɪˌkliːziˈæstɪk/

ecclesiastic

神职人员
Meaning
A member of the clergy or church official.
Example
The council was attended by several high-ranking ecclesiastics.
理事会由几位高级神职人员参加。
B1 adjective /ˈɪnəsənt/

Innocent

无辜的; 纯洁的; 无害的
Meaning
free from guilt or sin; pure; harmless; naive
Example
The innocent child had no idea that her parents were planning a surprise party.
那个无辜的孩子不知道她的父母正在策划一个惊喜派对。
C1 verb /sʌlk/

sulk

生闷气
Meaning
to be silent and bad-tempered because you are angry or disappointed
Example
She sulked in her room after the argument.
她在争吵后生闷气待在房间里。
A2 noun /ˈswɛtər/

sweater

Meaning
a warm knitted piece of clothing worn on the upper body
Example
She wore a red sweater to keep warm in the cold weather.
A2 noun /ˈmɛnjuː/

menu

菜单
Meaning
A list of food and drinks available at a restaurant or offered at a meal.
Example
The restaurant updated its menu with new dishes.
餐厅更新了他们的菜单,加入了新菜肴。
A2 noun /ˈdeɪn.dʒər/

danger

危险
Meaning
The possibility of harm, injury, or loss.
Example
The hikers were in great danger during the storm.
徒步旅行者在暴风雨中处于极大危险中。
C2 noun /dɪˈdʒɛnərəsi/

degeneracy

堕落
Meaning
The state of decline or deterioration, often in moral, cultural, or physical qualities.
Example
The novel portrays the moral degeneracy of a corrupt society.
这部小说描绘了一个腐化社会的道德堕落。
A1 noun /lʌntʃ/

Lunch

午餐
Meaning
a meal eaten in the middle of the day, typically one that is lighter or less formal than an evening meal
Example
We had lunch at a nice restaurant downtown.
我们在市中心的一家不错的餐厅吃了午餐。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈnætʃərəl/

Unnatural

不自然的
Meaning
not existing in nature; artificial; forced
Example
The actor's smile looked unnatural and forced.
演员的笑容看起来很不自然,很勉强。
B2 noun /dɪˈsen.dənt/

Descendant

后代
Meaning
a person who is descended from a particular ancestor; offspring of a later generation
Example
She discovered that she was a descendant of European royalty through genealogy research.
她通过家谱研究发现,她是欧洲皇室的后代。
C2 adjective /ˌɛfəˈvɛsənt/

effervescent

充满活力
Meaning
Giving off bubbles; lively, enthusiastic, and full of energy.
Example
She had an effervescent personality that brightened every room.
她有着充满活力的个性,照亮了每个房间。
C2 noun /ˈɔːldər/

alder

榆树
Meaning
A type of tree from the birch family that typically grows in wet ground and has simple, serrated leaves.
Example
The alder trees grew thick along the riverbank.
榆树在河岸旁茂密生长。
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。
B2 noun /joʊlk/

Yolk

蛋黄
Meaning
the yellow internal part of a bird's egg, especially a hen's egg, which is rich in protein and fat
Example
She separated the egg white from the yolk.
她将蛋清与蛋黄分开。
A1 noun /hænd/

Hand

Meaning
the end part of a person's arm beyond the wrist, including the palm, fingers, and thumb
Example
He raised his hand to ask a question.
他举起手来问问题。
A2 noun /ˌʌndərˈstændɪŋ/

understanding

理解
Meaning
the ability to grasp the meaning, significance, or nature of something
Example
Her understanding of the issue was impressive.
她对这个问题的理解令人印象深刻。
B2 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt/

inconsistent

不一致
Meaning
Not staying the same throughout; lacking harmony or regularity.
Example
His answers were inconsistent and confusing.
他的回答不一致且令人困惑。
C2 noun/adjective /ˈæl.əˌbæs.tər/

alabaster

白色矿石(类似石膏的矿物)
Meaning
A fine-grained, usually white variety of gypsum, often used for carving; also describes something smooth and pale like alabaster.
Example
The statue was carved from pure alabaster.
雕像是用纯净的阿拉巴斯特雕刻的。
C2 noun /pərˈdɪʃən/

perdition

幸福
Meaning
A state of eternal spiritual ruin, often referring to hell or damnation.
Example
The preacher warned that greed would lead to perdition.
当她获得奖项时,她无法掩饰自己的幸福感。
C1 verb /ˈkrɪsən/

christen

命名
Meaning
to give a name to someone at baptism or to name something officially
Example
They christened the ship after the queen.
他们为船命名,以女王的名字。
B2 adverb /ˈfɔːrməli/

formally

正式地
Meaning
in a formal or official manner; according to established rules or conventions
Example
The agreement was formally signed by both parties.
该协议已由双方正式签署。
C2 noun /ˈɔːrɪndʒfɪn ˈleɪbiːoʊ/

Orangefin labeo

橙鳍鲤
Meaning
a freshwater fish species native to South Asian rivers, commonly found in Bangladesh and India
Example
The orangefin labeo is an important food fish in Bangladesh.
橙鳍鲤是孟加拉国重要的食用鱼。
C2 verb /ˈɪməleɪt/

immolate

自焚
Meaning
To kill or sacrifice, especially by burning.
Example
The protesters threatened to immolate themselves in front of the building.
抗议者威胁要在建筑物前自焚。
C1 noun /rɛnˈdɪʃən/

rendition

演绎
Meaning
a performance or interpretation of a piece of art, music, or text
Example
The singer gave a moving rendition of the classic song.
歌手献上了一场感人的经典歌曲演绎。
C1 adjective /ˈrɛtroʊˌɡreɪd/

retrograde

逆行的
Meaning
moving backward or returning to a worse condition
Example
The policy was seen as a retrograde step for human rights.
该政策被视为人权的倒退步骤。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈbaɪəst/

unbiased

公正
Meaning
Not showing prejudice; impartial and fair.
Example
The report gave an unbiased view of the situation.
报告提供了该情况的公正观点。
C1 adjective /ˈræmʃækəl/

ramshackle

破旧
Meaning
poorly built or maintained; in a state of disrepair
Example
They lived in a ramshackle old house on the edge of town.
他们住在城市边缘的一座破旧老房子里。
B2 verb /ˈfrʌsˌtreɪt/

frustrate

使沮丧
Meaning
to prevent from accomplishing; to make someone feel annoyed
Example
The traffic jam frustrated all the commuters.
交通堵塞让所有通勤者感到沮丧。
C1 noun /ˈves.tɪdʒ/

Vestige

痕迹
Meaning
a trace or remnant of something that is disappearing or no longer exists
Example
No vestige of the ancient city remains.
古老城市的痕迹已经不再存在。
C1 noun, verb /fɔːrd/

ford

浅滩
Meaning
A shallow place in a river where one can cross; to cross a river at such a place.
Example
The travelers decided to ford the river at dawn.
旅行者决定在黎明时分穿越河流。
B2 verb kəˈlæbəreɪt

collaborate

合作
Meaning
To work jointly with others, especially in an intellectual endeavor; cooperate.
Example
Volunteers often collaborate with local organizations.
志愿者经常与当地组织合作。
B2 adjective /rɪˈstrɪk.tɪd/

Restricted

有限制的或控制的;受限制的
Meaning
limited or controlled; subject to restrictions
Example
Access to this area is restricted to authorized personnel only.
进入此区域仅限授权人员。
A2 adjective /ˈhevi/

Heavy

沉重的
Meaning
having great weight; intense or severe
Example
The heavy suitcase was difficult to carry up the stairs.
沉重的行李箱很难提上楼。
C1 noun /ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənsi/

insufficiency

不足
Meaning
The state of not being enough or not being adequate.
Example
The project failed due to the insufficiency of funds.
由于资金不足,项目失败了。
B2 noun /dʒem/

Gem

宝石
Meaning
a precious or semi-precious stone, especially when cut and polished or engraved; something prized for its beauty or worth
Example
The antique necklace featured a rare sapphire gem surrounded by diamonds.
这条古董项链上镶嵌着一颗稀有的蓝宝石宝石,四周环绕着钻石。
C2 noun /ˌmɑːhəˈrɑːdʒə/

maharaja

马哈拉贾
Meaning
A great king, especially a ruler of one of the principal states in India.
Example
The maharaja lived in a grand palace surrounded by gardens.
马哈拉贾住在一个宏伟的宫殿里,四周是花园。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈlɔːfl/

Unlawful

非法; 不合法
Meaning
not authorized by law; illegal
Example
The court declared the search unlawful.
法院宣布搜索是非法的。
A2 verb /pʊʃ/

push

Meaning
to exert force to move something away from oneself; to press against
Example
Push the button to ring the bell.
按下按钮以响铃。
C2 adjective /ɪnˈskruːtəbl̩/

inscrutable

幸福
Meaning
impossible to understand or interpret
Example
His inscrutable expression made it hard to know what he was thinking.
她收到奖项时无法掩饰自己的幸福。
B1 adverb /ˈpɑrtli/

Partly

部分地; 在某种程度上;
Meaning
to some extent; not completely; in part
Example
The weather was partly cloudy today.
今天天气部分多云。
C1 verb /dɪˈraɪd/

deride

嘲笑
Meaning
to mock or ridicule someone or something
Example
The critics derided the new movie for its poor script.
评论家嘲笑了这部新电影,因其糟糕的剧本。
B2 adjective əˈstaʊn.dɪŋ

astounding

惊人的,令人震惊的,令人惊讶的
Meaning
Surprisingly impressive or notable; causing shock or surprise.
Example
The magician's astounding tricks left the audience speechless.
魔术师的惊人技巧让观众目瞪口呆。
B1 noun /ˈwiːknəs/

weakness

弱点
Meaning
a state of being weak; a flaw or shortcoming in character or structure
Example
His main weakness is his lack of patience.
他最大的弱点是缺乏耐心。
B1 noun /ˈen.trəns/

Entrance

入口
Meaning
an opening that allows access to a place; the action of entering
Example
The main entrance to the building was decorated with beautiful flowers.
大楼的主入口装饰着美丽的花朵。
B2 adjective /aʊtˈreɪdʒəs/

outrageous

骇人听闻
Meaning
Shockingly bad or excessive; very unusual or amusing.
Example
The comedian told an outrageous joke.
这位喜剧演员讲了一个骇人听闻的笑话。
A2 noun pəˈzɪʃ.ən

position

位置
Meaning
A particular way in which someone or something is placed or arranged.
Example
The team's position reflects consistent performance.
团队的位置反映了持续的表现。
A2 noun /ˌsɪtʃuˈeɪʃən/

Situation

情况; 事态
Meaning
a set of circumstances in which one finds oneself; a state of affairs
Example
We need to assess the current situation before making any decisions.
我们需要在做出任何决定之前评估当前情况。
B2 verb /dreɪn/

drain

Meaning
to cause liquid to flow away from something; to remove liquid
Example
He drained the pasta before adding the sauce.
C1 noun /ˈævətɑːr/

avatar

阿凡达
Meaning
an icon or figure representing a person in digital contexts; in Hinduism, a divine incarnation
Example
She changed her social media avatar to a new cartoon image.
她将自己的社交媒体头像更换为新的卡通形象。
B2 noun, verb /əˈsɔːlt/

assault

攻击
Meaning
a physical attack or to attack someone violently
Example
He was charged with assault after the fight.
他在打斗后因袭击被指控。
C1 verb /dɪˈfaɪl/

defile

亵渎
Meaning
to pollute, corrupt, or make dirty
Example
The river was defiled by industrial waste.
河流被工业废物亵渎了。
A2 noun /ˈprɒd.ʌkt/

Product

产品
Meaning
something that is manufactured or produced; the result of a process
Example
The company launched a new product in the market.
公司在市场上推出了一款新产品。
C2 adjective /ˈfæð.əm.ləs/

fathomless

无法理解或测量的; 非常深
Meaning
impossible to understand or measure; very deep
Example
The ocean seemed fathomless as it stretched to the horizon.
海洋看起来是无法测量的,因为它一直延伸到地平线。
C1 noun ˌfɜːr.tɪ.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

fertilization

施肥
Meaning
The process of adding nutrients to soil to increase crop productivity.
Example
Organic fertilization enhances soil health.
有机施肥有助于改善土壤健康。
C1 adjective ˌsɪn.əˈdʒɪs.tɪk

synergistic

协同的
Meaning
Relating to the interaction of elements that when combined produce a greater effect than the sum of their individual effects.
Example
A synergistic effect occurs when nutrients work together.
协同效应发生在营养素共同作用时。
C1 noun /ˈiːɡətɪst/

egotist

自恋者
Meaning
A person who is excessively self-centered or talks too much about themselves.
Example
The egotist dominated the conversation by talking only about his own achievements.
这个自恋者在谈话中只谈论自己的成就。
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。
C1 adjective /ˌhaɪəˈrɑː.kɪ.kəl/

hierarchical

等级的
Meaning
arranged in order of rank or authority
Example
The company has a strict hierarchical structure.
该公司有一个严格的等级结构。
B2 adjective /ˈfeɪvərəbl/

favourable

有利的
Meaning
Expressing approval, support, or positivity; advantageous or beneficial
Example
The weather conditions were favourable for the outdoor event.
户外活动的天气条件是有利的。
C2 noun /ˈkʌlvərt/

culvert

涵洞
Meaning
a tunnel or drain that carries water under a road or railway
Example
The heavy rainwater flowed through the culvert under the bridge.
沉重的雨水通过桥下的涵洞流动。
B2 noun /ˈfriː.kwən.si/

Frequency

频率
Meaning
the rate at which something occurs or is repeated over a particular period of time
Example
The frequency of earthquakes in this region has increased dramatically over the past decade.
这个地区的地震频率在过去十年中急剧增加。
C1 verb /ˌrevəˈluːʃənaɪz/

revolutionize

革命化
Meaning
Change (something) radically or fundamentally.
Example
Artificial intelligence is set to revolutionize the healthcare sector.
人工智能准备革命化医疗行业。
C1 adjective /ˈsɛptɪk/

septic

感染的
Meaning
Infected with harmful bacteria; relating to or causing infection.
Example
The doctor treated the patient's septic wound immediately.
医生立即处理了病人的脓毒伤口。
B2 adverb /ʌnˈkɒnʃəsli/

unconsciously

无意识地
Meaning
without being aware of one's actions or surroundings
Example
She unconsciously tapped her foot to the rhythm of the music.
她无意识地跟着音乐的节奏轻轻跺脚。
B1 verb /piːl/

peel

剥皮
Meaning
to remove the outer covering or skin from a fruit or vegetable
Example
She peeled the mango before eating it.
她在吃之前把芒果削皮了。
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 noun /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/

linguistics

语言学
Meaning
The scientific study of language and its structure.
Example
She decided to major in linguistics at university.
她决定在大学里攻读语言学。
B1 noun kəˈmjuːnɪti ˈprəʊɡræmz

Community Programs

社区项目
Meaning
Organized activities involving local groups to promote environmental conservation.
Example
Community programs raise awareness about butterfly conservation.
社区项目提高了人们对蝴蝶保护的意识。
B1 noun sɪˈkjʊə.rɪ.ti

security

安全
Meaning
The state of being free from danger, threat, or loss.
Example
Food security is essential for human survival.
食品安全对人类生存至关重要。
A1 adverb /əˈraʊnd/

Around

周围; 四周; 大约
Meaning
in a circle; on all sides; in the vicinity; approximately
Example
Look around and you will see many beautiful flowers.
看看四周,你会看到许多美丽的花朵。
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈkʌm/

overcome

克服
Meaning
To succeed in dealing with a problem or difficulty.
Example
You can overcome procrastination with planning.
你可以通过计划来克服拖延症。
C2 verb /bɪˈweɪl/

bewail

哀叹
Meaning
to express deep sorrow or regret over something; to mourn openly
Example
She bewailed the loss of her childhood home.
她哀叹失去了童年的家。
A2 noun ˈprɒdʒ.ekts

projects

项目
Meaning
Individual or collaborative enterprises that are carefully planned to achieve a particular aim.
Example
These projects aim for technological breakthroughs.
这些项目旨在推动技术突破。
B2 adjective /əˈtɒm.ɪk/

Atomic

原子
Meaning
relating to atoms or atomic energy; extremely small
Example
The atomic structure of hydrogen is the simplest.
氢的原子结构是最简单的。
A2 noun /ˈer.ər/

Error

错误; 失误
Meaning
a mistake; something done incorrectly or wrong
Example
The error in the calculation led to incorrect results.
计算中的错误导致了不正确的结果。
B2 adjective /ˈvɜːrtɪkl/

vertical

垂直
Meaning
Standing or pointing straight up; perpendicular to the ground.
Example
The skyscraper has a perfectly vertical design.
这座摩天大楼有一个完美的垂直设计。
C1 noun/verb /tæk/

tack

Meaning
a small sharp nail; or to change direction in sailing or approach something differently
Example
She used a tack to pin the paper on the wall.
C1 noun ɪˈpɪf.ə.ni

epiphany

突然的启示或顿悟
Meaning
A moment of sudden revelation or insight.
Example
He had an epiphany about his true purpose in life.
他对自己生命的真正意义有了显现。
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。
C1 verb /daɪˈvʌldʒ/

divulge

透露
Meaning
to make known something private, secret, or previously unknown
Example
She refused to divulge the source of her information.
她拒绝透露她信息的来源。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsɪvəl/

Uncivil

不文明的; 粗鲁的;
Meaning
not polite or courteous; rude and discourteous in behavior
Example
His uncivil remarks during the meeting offended everyone present.
他在会议上的不文明言论冒犯了在场的每一个人。
C2 adjective /ˌɪlˈneɪ.tʃəd/

ill-natured

性格恶劣
Meaning
Having a bad or unpleasant character; unkind or malicious.
Example
He made an ill-natured remark about his colleague.
他对他的同事做出了恶意的评论。
B2 noun /ˈkɒŋɡrɛs/

congress

大会
Meaning
a formal meeting or assembly, especially of representatives for discussion
Example
The international congress on climate change will be held next year.
关于气候变化的国际大会将在明年举行。
C2 adjective ˌlæb.əˈrɪn.θaɪn

labyrinthine

迷宫似的
Meaning
Like a labyrinth; complicated and confusing; having many interconnected paths or passages.
Example
The old city streets were labyrinthine.
老城区的街道像迷宫一样。
C1 noun/adjective /dɪˈtɜː.rənt/

deterrent

威慑因素
Meaning
A thing that discourages or is intended to discourage someone from doing something.
Example
A strict law serves as a deterrent to crime.
严格的法律作为犯罪的威慑因素。
C1 verb /dɪˈzɪst/

desist

Meaning
to stop doing something, especially an action considered wrong or undesirable
Example
The judge ordered the company to desist from unfair practices.
B2 noun /ˈek.oʊ/

Echo

回声; 回响
Meaning
a sound that is reflected back; a repetition or imitation
Example
His voice created a clear echo in the empty cathedral.
他的声音在空荡的教堂里产生了清晰的回声。
B1 adjective /ˈkʌtɪŋ/

cutting

尖锐
Meaning
sharp or severe, often used to describe remarks or actions
Example
Her cutting remarks made everyone feel uncomfortable.
她的尖锐评论让每个人都感到不舒服。
C1 adjective /ˌsuːɪˈsaɪdəl/

Suicidal

自杀的
Meaning
relating to or having thoughts of killing oneself; extremely dangerous or harmful
Example
The reckless driving was suicidal behavior.
鲁莽的驾驶是一种自杀行为。
C2 verb /əˈdjuːs/

adduce

提供证据或理由
Meaning
To provide evidence or reasons to support an argument or idea.
Example
The lawyer adduced several examples to support his case.
律师引用了几个例子来支持他的案件。
C1 adjective /ˈɜːrksəm/

irksome

恼人的
Meaning
annoying or irritating
Example
Waiting in a long line is one of the most irksome tasks.
在长队中等待是最让人恼火的任务之一。