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B2 noun /ˈveɪ.pər/

Vapour

蒸汽
Meaning
a substance in the form of a gas, especially when it has changed from a liquid or solid state
Example
Water vapour rose from the hot pavement after the rain.
水蒸气在雨后从热的路面上升。
B2 adjective; verb (past/participle) /əˈʃʊrd/

assured

确信的；有把握的
Meaning
confident and certain; guaranteed or made certain
Example
She felt assured that everything would work out.
她确信一切都会顺利。
B2 noun /ˈpref.ər.əns/

Preference

偏爱
Meaning
a greater liking for one alternative over another or others
Example
She has a preference for classical music over pop music.
她更喜欢古典音乐而不是流行音乐。
C2 noun /ˈɪmɪˌteɪtər/

imitator

模仿者
Meaning
a person who copies the behavior, style, or actions of others
Example
He became famous as an imitator of popular singers.
他因模仿流行歌手而出名。
B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈsaɪdɪd/

Undecided

未决定的; 不确定的
Meaning
not having made a decision; uncertain
Example
She was undecided about which college to attend.
她对于选择哪个大学感到未决定。
A2 adjective /ˈfɪnɪʃt/

finished

完成, 结束
Meaning
completed or brought to an end
Example
The painting is finished and ready to display.
这幅画已经完成，准备展示。
A1 noun /ˈlet.ər/

Letter

字母; 信
Meaning
a character representing one or more of the sounds used in speech; a written message, typically sent in an envelope
Example
She wrote a letter to her grandmother.
她给她的祖母写了一封信。
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。
B2 noun /ˈroʊ.lɪŋ pɪn/

Rolling pin

擀面杖
Meaning
a cylindrical tool used for rolling out dough or pastry
Example
Roll the dough flat with a rolling pin.
用擀面杖把面团擀平。
C1 verb /ˈlɔːndər/

launder

洗衣服 / 隐瞒非法获得的钱的来源
Meaning
to wash clothes, linens, etc.; or to conceal the origins of money obtained illegally
Example
She laundered all the dirty clothes on Sunday.
她在星期天洗了所有脏衣服。
C2 noun /ˈtraɪdənt/

trident

三叉戟
Meaning
A three-pronged spear, often associated with Neptune or Poseidon.
Example
The statue of Poseidon holds a mighty trident.
波塞冬的雕像握着一把强大的三叉戟。
A1 adjective /ˈlɪtl/

little

小的
Meaning
Small in size, amount, or degree.
Example
He drank a little water before going to bed.
他在上床前喝了一点水。
B2 conjunction /ˌɔːlˈbiː.ɪt/

albeit

尽管
Meaning
Although; even though.
Example
He finally agreed, albeit reluctantly.
他最终同意了，尽管不情愿。
C2 verb /dɪsˈteɪn/

distain

鄙视
Meaning
to treat with scorn or contempt (archaic form of disdain)
Example
He would never distain those who had less fortune than him.
他从未鄙视那些比他更不幸运的人。
C1 noun pɔɪz

poise

自信与冷静
Meaning
Natural confidence and composure maintained under pressure.
Example
A good speaker maintains poise under pressure.
一个好的演讲者在压力下保持冷静。
C2 verb /ɪˈspaɪ/

espy

看到
Meaning
To catch sight of or notice something, especially from a distance.
Example
From the hilltop, she espied a small village in the valley.
从山顶上，她看见了谷中的一个小村庄。
C1 verb /pərˈplɛks/

perplex

困惑 / 迷惑
Meaning
To confuse or puzzle someone.
Example
The complex instructions perplexed the students.
复杂的指示使学生感到困惑。
C1 adjective /ˈæm.ɪ.kə.bəl/

amicable

友好的
Meaning
Having a spirit of friendliness; without serious disagreement or rancor.
Example
They reached an amicable agreement.
他们达成了友好的协议。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈkɒnʃənəbl/

unconscionable

不合理的
Meaning
shockingly unfair or unreasonable
Example
The company made unconscionable profits from the crisis.
公司从危机中获得了不合理的利润。
B2 adjective /ˈɡræf.ɪk/

Graphic

图形的; 可视的; 生动的;
Meaning
relating to visual design; vivid; clearly described;
Example
The graphic design was colorful and eye-catching.
图形设计色彩丰富且引人注目。
C1 noun səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒi

sustainable technology

可持续技术
Meaning
Technology designed to meet present needs without compromising future generations' ability to meet their needs.
Example
Sustainable technology ensures a cleaner future.
可持续技术确保更清洁的未来。
C1 noun /ˈælɪbaɪ/

alibi

不在场证明
Meaning
A claim or piece of evidence that one was elsewhere when an act, typically a crime, was committed.
Example
She had a strong alibi that proved she was at the cinema during the theft.
她有一个强有力的辩解，证明她在偷窃发生时在电影院。
C2 adjective /ˌsuː.pɚˈsɪl.i.əs/

supercilious

傲慢的
Meaning
Behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others; arrogant and disdainful.
Example
She gave him a supercilious smile as if he was beneath her.
她对他露出了一种傲慢的笑容，好像他比她低。
A2 noun /ˈæl.fə.bɛt/

alphabet

字母表
Meaning
a set of letters or symbols in a fixed order used to represent the sounds of a language
Example
Children usually learn the alphabet before learning to read words.
孩子们通常在学习阅读单词之前先学习字母表。
C1 noun /njʊˈrɑːlədʒi/

neurology

Meaning
The branch of medicine that deals with disorders of the nervous system.
Example
She specializes in neurology and treats patients with brain diseases.
B2 noun /ˈnɛtˌwɜːkɪŋ/

networking

建立网络
Meaning
The action of establishing connections and relationships, especially for career or business purposes.
Example
Networking is important for career development.
建立网络对职业发展至关重要。
C2 noun /nuːt/

Newt

蝾螈
Meaning
a small amphibian with a long tail that lives both in water and on land
Example
The newt swam gracefully in the pond.
蝾螈优雅地在池塘里游泳。
A2 noun ˈmɛdɪsɪn

medicine

药物
Meaning
A compound or preparation used for the treatment or prevention of disease.
Example
Modern medicine has made great strides in treating diseases.
现代医学在治疗疾病方面取得了重大进展。
B2 verb /əˈlaɪn/

align

对齐 / 排成直线
Meaning
To arrange things in a straight line; to adjust or bring into proper relation or agreement.
Example
The manager asked the team to align their goals with the company's mission.
经理要求团队将他们的目标与公司的使命对齐。
C1 adjective /ˈmel.əʊ/

Mellow

柔和宜人; 放松温和
Meaning
soft and pleasant; relaxed and gentle
Example
The mellow evening light created a peaceful atmosphere.
温柔的晚霞创造了一个宁静的氛围。
C1 adjective /frəˈtɜːrnəl/

fraternal

Meaning
Relating to brothers or brotherhood; friendly and supportive.
Example
The two nations maintain a fraternal relationship.
B2 noun /ˈhændlɪŋ/

handling

处理
Meaning
the act of managing or dealing with something or someone
Example
His handling of the situation was impressive.
他对情况的处理令人印象深刻。
B2 verb /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/

rejoice

欢欣
Meaning
to feel or show great joy; to celebrate
Example
The family rejoices at the good news.
这个家庭因好消息而欢欣鼓舞。
C1 adjective /ˈspeɪʃəl/

spatial

空间的
Meaning
relating to space or the position, area, and size of things
Example
The scientist studied the spatial arrangement of stars.
科学家研究了恒星的空间排列。
A2 noun /spɒt/

spot

地点
Meaning
a particular place or position
Example
I found a great spot for a picnic in the park.
我在公园里找到了一个很好的野餐地点。
C2 noun /ˈkuː.li/

Cooly

库利
Meaning
a laborer who does physical work for wages
Example
The cooly carried heavy bags at the railway station.
库利在火车站搬运重袋子。
C2 noun /ruːd/

rood

十字架
Meaning
a crucifix, especially one positioned above the entrance to the chancel of a church
Example
The old church displayed a carved rood above the altar.
这座古老的教堂展示了一个雕刻的十字架在祭坛上方。
B2 verb ɪˈrɛktɪŋ

erecting

建造
Meaning
To build; construct; set up in a vertical position.
Example
The workers were erecting a new building downtown.
工人们正在市中心建设一座新建筑。
A2 noun /bæˈleɪ/

ballet

芭蕾舞
Meaning
a highly stylized and artistic form of dance
Example
She has trained for years in classical ballet.
她已经训练多年了，专攻古典芭蕾舞。
A2 noun /ɜːθ/

Earth

地球; 土壤;
Meaning
the planet on which we live; the ground or soil
Example
The astronauts could see Earth from their spacecraft in orbit.
宇航员们可以从他们的太空船上看到地球。
C2 verb /kəˈnaɪv/

connive

秘密参与不当行为
Meaning
to secretly allow or be involved in a wrongdoing
Example
The manager connived with the supplier to cheat the company.
经理与供应商合谋欺骗公司。
B1 noun /ˈdɛkeɪd/

decade

十年
Meaning
A period of ten years.
Example
The country has changed a lot in the past decade.
这个国家在过去的十年里发生了很大变化。
B2 adverb /ˈædɪkwətli/

adequately

恰当地
Meaning
in a satisfactory manner
Example
He completed the task adequately, but could improve next time.
他适当地完成了任务，但下次可以改进。
C2 adjective /ˈdekərəs/

decorous

得体
Meaning
showing proper and polite behavior; marked by good taste
Example
The audience gave a decorous applause after the performance.
观众在演出后给予了得体的掌声。
C2 noun /ˈdʒuː.dɪˌkeɪ.tʃər/

judicature

司法系统
Meaning
the administration of justice or the system of courts
Example
The judicature ensures that laws are fairly applied.
司法系统确保法律得到公正执行。
C2 noun/verb /ˈrɛkəmˌpɛns/

recompense

赔偿
Meaning
to compensate someone for loss or harm suffered; compensation given for damage or injury
Example
The company offered financial recompense to the injured worker.
公司向受伤的工人提供了经济赔偿。
B2 noun /rɪˈlʌk.təns/

Reluctance

不情愿; 犹豫
Meaning
unwillingness to do something; hesitation
Example
He showed reluctance to accept the job offer.
他表现出不情愿接受工作提议。
C1 verb /ɪnˈstɪl/

instill

灌输
Meaning
to gradually but firmly establish an idea, attitude, or habit in someone's mind
Example
Parents try to instill good values in their children.
父母试图在孩子们的心中灌输好的价值观。
B2 adjective /ˈrɒt.ən/

Rotten

腐烂的; 坏的
Meaning
decayed; spoiled; bad
Example
The apple is rotten and should be thrown away.
苹果已经腐烂了，应该扔掉。
C2 noun /ˌɡaɪnəˈkɒkrəsi/

gynecocracy

女权政治
Meaning
a society or government ruled by women
Example
The ancient tribe was known for its gynecocracy, where women held all positions of power.
这个古老的部落因其女权政治而闻名，在那里女性掌握了所有的权力职位。
C1 adjective /ˌɪn.səˈbɔːr.dɪ.nət/

insubordinate

不服从
Meaning
Defiant of authority; disobedient to orders.
Example
The insubordinate employee refused to follow the manager's instructions.
不服从的员工拒绝遵循经理的指示。
C1 noun /ˈfjʊərɔːr/

furor

骚动
Meaning
An outbreak of public anger or excitement.
Example
The politician's remarks created a furor in the media.
政治家的言论在媒体上引发了一场轰动。
C2 verb /əbˈtruːd/

obtrude

强行介入
Meaning
to force oneself or one's ideas into a situation uninvited or inappropriately
Example
He didn’t want to obtrude into their private conversation.
他不想打扰他们的私人对话。
A2 adjective /səkˈsɛsfəl/

Successful

成功的; 富裕的; 胜利的
Meaning
having achieved a desired aim or result; prosperous
Example
She was successful in her career as a doctor.
她在医生的职业生涯中取得了成功。
B2 noun /briz/

Breeze

微风
Meaning
a gentle wind; something that is achieved with ease
Example
The cool ocean breeze made the hot summer day more pleasant.
清凉的海风让炎热的夏日更加宜人。
C2 verb /əˈvaʊ/

avow

公开宣誓
Meaning
to openly declare or admit something, often publicly and firmly
Example
He avowed his loyalty to the cause without hesitation.
他毫不犹豫地公开宣誓忠诚于事业。
A2 adjective /ˈsuːpər/

super

超级
Meaning
excellent; very good
Example
She did a super job on the project.
她在项目中做得非常好。
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。
A1 noun /ˈsætərdeɪ/

saturday

星期六
Meaning
The day of the week between Friday and Sunday; traditionally the sixth day of the week
Example
We are going to the beach on Saturday.
我们星期六去海滩。
A2 noun /ˈpaɪnˌæpəl/

pineapple

菠萝
Meaning
a tropical fruit with a rough spiky skin, sweet yellow flesh, and a leafy crown
Example
She added fresh pineapple to the fruit salad.
她把新鲜的菠萝加进了水果沙拉。
C1 adjective /ˌæpəˈθɛtɪk/

apathetic

Meaning
showing or feeling little or no interest, enthusiasm, or concern
Example
He was apathetic about the outcome of the match.
B1 noun /biːst/

Beast

野兽
Meaning
a large or dangerous animal; a cruel or unpleasant person
Example
The lion is a fierce beast of the jungle.
狮子是丛林中凶猛的野兽。
A2 adjective /ˈpiːs.fəl/

Peaceful

宁静
Meaning
free from disturbance; calm and quiet; not involving war or violence
Example
The garden is a peaceful place to relax.
花园是一个宁静的地方，可以放松。
C2 adjective /ˈpɔːntʃi/

paunchy

大肚子
Meaning
Having a large or protruding belly.
Example
The paunchy man struggled to button his shirt.
那个大肚子男人在努力扣上他的衬衫纽扣。
A2 adjective/adverb /ˈɒnˌlaɪn/

online

在线
Meaning
connected to or available through the internet
Example
I prefer shopping online rather than going to stores.
我更喜欢网上购物，而不是去商店。
B1 noun /ˈkɪlər/

killer

杀手
Meaning
A person or thing that kills.
Example
The police caught the killer last night.
警察昨晚抓住了杀手。
C1 verb /skʌlpt/

sculpt

幸福
Meaning
to create or shape something by carving or molding
Example
The artist sculpted a beautiful statue from marble.
她在获得奖项时无法掩饰自己的幸福。
B2 adjective /ʌnˌkənˈfɜːmd/

Unconfirmed

未确认; 未验证;
Meaning
not confirmed as true or definite; not verified or substantiated
Example
The report remains unconfirmed until we receive official verification.
报告在我们收到官方验证之前保持未确认状态。
C1 noun /ˈproʊbeɪt/

probate

遗嘱认证
Meaning
the official proving of a will in a court of law
Example
The family had to go through probate after his death.
家人必须在他去世后通过遗嘱认证程序。
C2 verb /ˈɡrʌvəl/

grovel

Meaning
To act in an excessively humble or submissive way to gain favor.
Example
He groveled before his boss to avoid punishment.
C2 verb /məˈlɪŋɡər/

malinger

装病
Meaning
to exaggerate or fake illness in order to escape duty or work
Example
He tried to malinger to avoid going to school.
他试图装病以逃避上学。
C1 adjective /kənˈtɛmptʃuəs/

contemptuous

轻蔑的, 鄙视的
Meaning
showing or expressing contempt; scornful
Example
She gave him a contemptuous glance.
她给了他一个轻蔑的眼神。
C1 noun/verb /ˈsaɪ.fər/

cipher

密码
Meaning
A secret or disguised way of writing; a code; to put a message into secret writing.
Example
Military messages are protected using a cipher.
军事消息通过密码保护。
C1 adjective ˌɪm.pəˈsɛp.tɪ.bəl

imperceptible

无法察觉的
Meaning
So subtle or gradual that it is difficult to notice or perceive
Example
The changes in his behavior were imperceptible at first.
他行为中的变化一开始几乎是无法察觉的。
B1 noun ɪˈkwɒl.ə.ti

equality

平等
Meaning
The state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities.
Example
Equality in education is a key goal.
教育中的平等是一个关键目标。
C1 noun /ɪmˈpɛd.ɪ.mənt/

impediment

障碍
Meaning
A hindrance or obstruction in doing something; something that prevents progress.
Example
Lack of funds is a major impediment to the project.
资金不足是项目的主要障碍。
C2 verb /ɪɡˈzʌlt/

exult

欢呼
Meaning
to show or feel great joy, often as a result of success
Example
The fans exulted after their team won the championship.
球迷们在他们的球队赢得冠军后欢呼雀跃。
A1 article /ðə/

the

Meaning
used to specify a noun as something already mentioned or known
Example
The sun rises in the east.
A1 verb /ˈhæpən/

happen

发生
Meaning
to occur or take place; to come about by chance
Example
What happened at the meeting yesterday?
昨天会议上发生了什么?
C2 verb /dɪsˈtɛnd/

distend

膨胀
Meaning
to swell or expand by pressure from within
Example
Her stomach began to distend after the large meal.
她的肚子在大餐后开始膨胀。
B2 verb /dʒɑːɡ/

jog

慢跑
Meaning
to run at a slow, steady pace for exercise
Example
She jogs every morning in the park.
她每天早上在公园里慢跑。
A2 noun ˈprəʊɡres

progress

进步
Meaning
Forward or onward movement towards a destination or a more advanced state.
Example
Progress in recycling technologies can tackle pollution.
回收技术的进步可以应对污染。
C2 verb, noun /blæb/

blab

胡说；泄露秘密
Meaning
to talk too much or reveal secrets carelessly; excessive or foolish talk
Example
He accidentally blabbed the surprise to everyone.
他不小心把惊喜告诉了大家。
C2 noun /ˌɪntərˈsɛsər/

intercessor

调解人
Meaning
a person who intervenes or pleads on behalf of another
Example
He acted as an intercessor to resolve the conflict between the two families.
他作为调解人解决了两个家庭之间的冲突。
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。
C1 verb /əˈkrɛdɪt/

accredit

认证
Meaning
to officially recognize, authorize, or approve someone or something
Example
The university is accredited by the national education board.
大学已经获得了国家教育委员会的认证。
C2 noun /ˌfoʊ.nəˈlɑː.dʒi/

phonology

语音学
Meaning
the study of the sound system of a language
Example
She is studying phonology to understand how sounds function in English.
她正在研究语音学，以了解英语中声音的功能。
B2 noun /kənˈdenst mɪlk/

Condensed milk

炼乳
Meaning
milk from which water has been removed and sugar added, creating a thick, sweet product
Example
The recipe calls for a can of condensed milk to make the dessert extra creamy.
这个食谱需要一罐炼乳来让甜点更加奶油味。
B2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈweər/

Unaware

无意识的; 不知道的; 没有意识
Meaning
not knowing or realizing; having no knowledge of something
Example
She was completely unaware of the danger.
她完全没有意识到危险。
C2 adjective /ˈstɪdʒiən/

stygian

阴暗
Meaning
extremely dark, gloomy, or forbidding
Example
They walked through the stygian cave with torches.
他们拿着火把走过了阴暗的洞。
C1 adjective /suːˈpɜːrlətɪv/

superlative

最高级
Meaning
Of the highest quality or degree; expressing the extreme form of an adjective or adverb.
Example
Her performance was superlative, earning her a standing ovation.
她的表现是最高级的，赢得了站立的掌声。
C1 noun /rɪˈpɛərə/

repairer

修理工
Meaning
a person whose job is to fix damaged or broken things
Example
The repairer fixed the broken washing machine quickly.
修理工很快修好了坏掉的洗衣机。
B2 noun /æs/

Ass

驴
Meaning
a donkey; a small domesticated animal of the horse family
Example
The farmer used an ass to carry heavy loads.
农夫用驴子搬运沉重的货物。
C2 noun /ˈsɒlɪˌsɪzəm/

solecism

语法错误
Meaning
a grammatical mistake in speech or writing; a breach of good manners or etiquette
Example
His speech was full of solecisms and awkward phrases.
他的演讲充满了语法错误和笨拙的短语。
B2 verb /ˈsʌməraɪz/

summarize

总结
Meaning
To give a brief statement of the main points of something
Example
She summarized the report in just a few minutes.
她在几分钟内总结了报告。
C1 verb /ɪnˈʃraɪn/

enshrine

将某物视为神圣或重要的保存或珍视
Meaning
to preserve or cherish something as sacred or important
Example
The constitution enshrines the right to freedom of speech.
宪法保障言论自由的权利。
C1 noun /ˌsɛlf ɪnˈdʌldʒəns/

self-indulgence

自我纵容
Meaning
The act of allowing oneself to enjoy pleasures or desires excessively.
Example
His weekend of self-indulgence included eating sweets and watching movies nonstop.
他的自我纵容周末包括吃糖果和不停地看电影。
C2 noun /prəˈtuːbərəns/

protuberance

肿块
Meaning
A rounded swelling or lump on a surface.
Example
The doctor examined the small protuberance on his arm.
医生检查了他手臂上的小肿块。
C1 noun /ˈmæksɪm/

maxim

格言
Meaning
a short, well-known statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct
Example
Honesty is a timeless maxim valued in every culture.
诚实是一条在每种文化中都受到尊重的永恒格言。
C2 adjective /rɪˈmɪs/

remiss

疏忽
Meaning
Negligent in performing a duty or responsibility.
Example
The manager was remiss in not checking the financial reports carefully.
经理在没有仔细检查财务报告时疏忽了。
B1 adjective /əˈbiː.di.ənt/

Obedient

顺从的
Meaning
willing to comply with orders or instructions; submissive
Example
The obedient student always follows the teacher's instructions.
听话的学生总是遵循老师的指示。
B1 noun /ˈfæn.si/

Fancy

幻想; 幻觉或想象
Meaning
a feeling of liking or wanting something; imagination or fantasy
Example
The child had a fancy for becoming a famous astronaut when he grew up.
孩子长大后希望成为一名著名的宇航员。
A2 noun /ˈɪn.sekt/

Insect

昆虫
Meaning
a small invertebrate animal with six legs and usually one or two pairs of wings
Example
The butterfly is a beautiful insect that flies from flower to flower.
蝴蝶是一种美丽的昆虫，它从一朵花飞到另一朵花。
A2 noun /kɑːrˈtuːn/

cartoon

卡通片
Meaning
a humorous or animated drawing, especially one in newspapers or television
Example
Children love watching cartoons on TV.
孩子们喜欢看电视上的卡通片。
C1 adjective, verb (past tense/participle of mire) /ˈmaɪərd/

mired

困境中
Meaning
Trapped or entangled in something, typically a difficult situation.
Example
The politician was mired in scandal.
这位政治家陷入了丑闻中。
B2 adjective /ˈdʌsti/

dusty

满是灰尘的
Meaning
covered with or full of dust; dry and dull from lack of moisture or use
Example
The old bookshelf was dusty after years of neglect.
多年无人打理后，这个旧书架满是灰尘。
A2 adjective /ˈkʌlərfəl/

colorful

五彩缤纷
Meaning
having bright colors; full of variety or interest
Example
The festival was full of colorful decorations.
这个节日充满了五彩缤纷的装饰。
B2 adverb /ɪkˈsplɪsɪtli/

explicitly

明确地
Meaning
in a clear and detailed manner, leaving no room for confusion or doubt
Example
The instructions were explicitly written to avoid any confusion.
指示明确地写出来，以避免任何混淆。
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。
A2 noun /ˈpɛpər/

pepper

胡椒
Meaning
a pungent spice obtained from pepper plants, used to flavor food
Example
I like to add pepper to my soup.
我喜欢在我的汤里加胡椒。
C1 adverb /əˈkjuːtli/

acutely

敏锐地
Meaning
in a sharp, intense, or severe way; with keen awareness
Example
She was acutely aware of the risks involved.
她敏锐地意识到其中的风险。
C2 noun /ˈbɔːl.səm ˈæp.əl/

Balsam apple

苦瓜
Meaning
a bitter gourd vegetable with a bumpy green skin, also known as bitter melon
Example
Balsam apple is cooked with spices to reduce its bitter taste.
苦瓜用香料烹饪，以减少其苦味。
B2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈvɔɪdəbəl/

Unavoidable

不可避免的; 无法回避的; 必然的
Meaning
cannot be avoided; certain to happen; inevitable
Example
The meeting is unavoidable, so we must attend.
这个会议是无法避免的，我们必须参加。
A1 noun /sʌn/

Sun

太阳
Meaning
the star around which the earth orbits; the source of light and heat for planets
Example
The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.
太阳从东方升起，西方落下。
B2 noun /ˈtɜːr.mər.ɪk ˈpaʊ.dər/

Turmeric Powder

姜黄粉
Meaning
ground turmeric root used as a spice and for its medicinal properties
Example
Add a pinch of turmeric powder to the curry for color and flavor.
在咖喱中加入一撮姜黄粉，增加色泽和味道。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈbæləns/

Unbalanced

不平衡的; 不稳定的
Meaning
not balanced; lacking stability or equilibrium; mentally unstable
Example
The unbalanced table kept wobbling.
不平衡的桌子摇晃着。
C2 noun /ˈbærəˌɡræf/

barograph

记录气压变化的仪器
Meaning
an instrument that records changes in atmospheric pressure
Example
The scientist checked the barograph for pressure variations.
科学家检查了气压计以查看压力变化。
C1 adjective /ˈbrɪtl/

brittle

脆弱
Meaning
easily broken or cracked; hard but liable to break
Example
The glass was so brittle that it cracked easily.
玻璃太脆弱，容易破裂。
B2 adjective /ʌnˌkənˈdɪʃ.ən.əl/

Unconditional

无条件的
Meaning
not subject to any conditions; complete and absolute
Example
She offered her unconditional support to her friend in need.
她在朋友需要时提供了无条件的支持。
C1 noun

Kin

家庭; 亲戚;
C2 noun /əˈmʊr/

amour

秘密的爱
Meaning
A secret or illicit love affair.
Example
The novel tells the story of a forbidden amour between two characters.
这本小说讲述了两个人物之间的禁忌爱情故事。