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C1 noun/verb /ˈvɑːrnɪʃ/

varnish

清漆
Meaning
A liquid that is applied to wood or other materials to form a hard, shiny surface; also to apply such a liquid.
Example
The carpenter varnished the table to give it a glossy finish.
木匠给桌子涂了清漆，给它一个光亮的外观。
C1 noun /ˌdɪsəˈbiːdiəns/

disobedience

不服从
Meaning
failure or refusal to obey rules, laws, or authority
Example
The child's disobedience worried his parents.
孩子的不服从让父母感到担忧。
C1 noun /ˈfɪʃˌmʌŋ.ɡər/

fishmonger

卖鱼人
Meaning
a person or store that sells fish
Example
I bought fresh salmon from the local fishmonger.
我从当地的卖鱼人那里买了新鲜的三文鱼。
C1 noun /ˈpɒlɪɡɒn/

polygon

多边形
Meaning
a flat shape with three or more straight sides
Example
The artist drew a colorful polygon on the canvas.
艺术家在画布上画了一个五彩的多边形。
C1 noun /rɪˈmɛmbrəns/

remembrance

纪念
Meaning
the act of remembering or honoring someone or something
Example
A service was held in remembrance of the fallen soldiers.
为阵亡士兵举行了纪念仪式。
C1 noun ˌdaɪvɜːsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

diversification

多样化
Meaning
The practice of spreading investments across various assets or sectors to reduce risk.
Example
Diversification helps to reduce investment risk.
多样化有助于降低投资风险。
C1 noun /ˈsɜːrtʃɑːrdʒ/

surcharge

附加费
Meaning
an additional charge or payment added to the usual cost
Example
The airline ticket had a fuel surcharge added to it.
机票上加收了燃油附加费。
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。
C1 noun /moʊˈzeɪɪk/

mosaic

Meaning
A picture or pattern produced by arranging together small pieces of stone, tile, or glass.
Example
The church ceiling was decorated with a beautiful mosaic.
C1 verb θwɔːt

thwart

阻挠
Meaning
Prevent (someone) from accomplishing something; oppose successfully.
Example
His efforts to thwart the proposal were unsuccessful.
他阻止提案的努力未能成功。
C1 noun ˈrɔɪəl ˈbɛŋɡəl ˈtaɪɡər

Royal Bengal Tiger

皇家孟加拉虎
Meaning
A subspecies of tiger found primarily in India and Bangladesh, known for its distinctive orange coat with black stripes.
Example
The Royal Bengal Tiger is an iconic species of the Sundarbans.
皇家孟加拉虎是孙德班的标志性物种。
C1 adjective ˌɪn.krəˈmen.təl

incremental

增量
Meaning
Relating to or denoting an increase or addition, especially one of a series on a fixed scale; proceeding in small stages.
Example
Incremental changes ensure sustainability.
增量变化确保可持续性。
C1 noun /faɪˈnælɪti/

finality

最终性
Meaning
the quality of being final or irreversible; a sense of conclusiveness
Example
The judge's decision gave the case a sense of finality.
法官的决定赋予案件一种最终性的感觉。
C1 verb /dɪsˈlɒdʒ/

dislodge

赶走
Meaning
To remove or force out from a position, especially one that is fixed or hard to move.
Example
The troops dislodged the enemy from the hill.
部队把敌人从山丘上赶了下去。
C1 verb /ˈpɛtrɪfaɪ/

petrify

石化
Meaning
to make someone so frightened that they are unable to move or think; to turn into stone
Example
The loud noise petrified the little child.
大声的噪音让孩子石化了。
C1 verb /bɪˈɡɛt/

beget

导致 / 产生
Meaning
to bring about or give rise to; to father or produce
Example
Violence begets more violence.
暴力会引发更多的暴力。
C1 verb /səˈlɪdəˌfaɪ/

solidify

巩固
Meaning
To make something firm, strong, or more certain.
Example
The company solidified its position in the market.
公司巩固了其在市场中的地位。
C1 noun /ɪnˈsɜːrdʒəns/

insurgence

叛乱
Meaning
An act of rebellion or uprising against authority.
Example
The government struggled to contain the growing insurgence.
政府难以控制日益增长的叛乱。
C1 adjective /ˈwɜːrkəbəl/

Workable

可行的; 实用的
Meaning
capable of being done or put into effect; practical
Example
We need a workable solution to solve this problem quickly.
我们需要一个可行的解决方案来迅速解决这个问题。
C1 noun /ˈriːpər/

reaper

割草和收获作物的人或机器
Meaning
a person or machine that cuts and gathers crops
Example
The reaper moved slowly through the golden fields.
瑞珀缓缓地穿过金色的田野。
C1 adjective /ˈædʒ.aɪl/

agile

快速且灵活
Meaning
able to move quickly and easily; quick and adaptable in thinking or action
Example
The startup team was agile in responding to market changes.
初创团队在应对市场变化时非常灵活。
C1 verb /ˈpɜːrkəleɪt/

percolate

Meaning
To filter gradually through a porous surface or substance; to spread slowly.
Example
The rainwater percolated through the soil into the groundwater.
C1 adjective /ˈfɔːrmətɪv/

formative

形成性的
Meaning
Having a lasting influence on a person's development or character.
Example
Childhood is often described as a formative stage in life.
童年常被描述为人生中的一个形成性阶段。
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 adjective ɪmˈpɛkəbl

impeccable

完美无瑕
Meaning
In accordance with the highest standards; faultless.
Example
His impeccable taste in fashion was admired by all his peers.
他的完美品味在时尚界得到了所有同事的赞赏。
C1 verb /skʌf/

scuff

擦伤
Meaning
to mark or scratch the surface of something by rubbing
Example
He scuffed his shoes on the pavement.
他在人行道上擦伤了他的鞋子。
C1 noun /ˈleɪˌpɜːrsən/

layperson

外行人
Meaning
A person who is not a member of the clergy or does not have specialized knowledge in a subject.
Example
The judge explained the law so that the layperson could understand.
法官解释了法律，使外行人也能理解。
C1 adjective /ˈpjuːtrɪd/

putrid

腐烂的
Meaning
decayed and emitting a foul smell
Example
The garbage smelled putrid after days in the sun.
垃圾在阳光下几天后开始发臭，变得腐烂。
C1 noun /kliːˈʃeɪ/

cliche

陈词滥调
Meaning
An overused expression or idea that has lost its originality or impact.
Example
The speech was filled with old clichés that failed to inspire the audience.
演讲中充满了老套的陈词滥调，未能激发观众的兴趣。
C1 noun /dɪˈfɛkʃən/

defection

叛变
Meaning
The act of abandoning one’s country, cause, or group in favor of another.
Example
The politician’s defection shocked his supporters.
这位政治家的叛变让他的支持者感到震惊。
C1 noun /ˈbroʊkərɪdʒ/

brokerage

经纪公司
Meaning
A firm that acts as an intermediary between buyers and sellers, often charging a fee.
Example
The real estate brokerage helped them find a new home.
房地产经纪公司帮助他们找到了一处新家。
C1 noun /moʊt/

moat

护城河
Meaning
A deep, wide ditch surrounding a castle or town, often filled with water, for defense.
Example
The castle was protected by a wide moat filled with water.
城堡被一条充满水的宽护城河保护着。
C1 adjective /ˈpɛnɪtənt/

penitent

懊悔的
Meaning
Feeling or showing sorrow and regret for having done wrong.
Example
She was penitent after shouting at her friend.
她在对她的朋友大喊之后感到懊悔。
C1 verb /kɜːrˈteɪl/

curtail

减少
Meaning
to reduce or limit something, especially something considered undesirable
Example
The company had to curtail its spending due to budget cuts.
由于预算削减，公司不得不缩减开支。
C1 noun/verb /brʊk/

brook

小溪 / 容忍
Meaning
As a noun: a small natural stream; As a verb: to tolerate or endure something
Example
The village was built near a clear brook.
这个村庄建在一条清澈的小溪旁。
C1 noun/adjective /ˈbaɪ.ɡɒn/

bygone

过去的
Meaning
Something belonging to an earlier time; past and no longer existing.
Example
He often talks about the traditions of bygone days.
他经常谈论过去时代的传统。
C1 noun /dɪˈmiːnər/

demeanor

行为
Meaning
a person's outward behavior or appearance
Example
Her calm demeanor impressed everyone at the meeting.
她的冷静行为给会议上的每个人留下了深刻印象。
C1 verb /ˈtɛðər/

tether

绑住
Meaning
To tie an animal with a rope or chain so it cannot move far.
Example
The farmer tethered the goat to a post.
农民把山羊绑在柱子上。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnˈɪntɪmeɪtɪŋ/

unintimating

没有暗示
Meaning
Not giving a hint or suggestion; not indicating.
Example
His unintimating tone gave no clue of his true feelings.
他的没有暗示的语气没有透露他真正的感受。
C1 adjective /prɪˈpɒstərəs/

preposterous

荒谬的, 可笑的
Meaning
completely ridiculous or absurd; contrary to reason or common sense
Example
The idea that pigs could fly is preposterous.
认为猪能飞的想法是荒谬的。
C1 verb ɪˈluː.sɪ.deɪt

elucidate

阐明, 阐述
Meaning
make (something) clear; explain.
Example
The professor elucidated the theory with simple examples.
教授通过简单的例子阐明了这个理论。
C1 noun /ˈbɔɪənsi/ or /ˈbuːjənsi/

buoyancy

浮力, 快乐
Meaning
The ability to float in a liquid; cheerfulness and optimism.
Example
Her natural buoyancy lifted the mood of the group.
她自然的快乐提升了小组的氛围。
C1 verb /dɪˈnəʊt/

denote

表示
Meaning
To be a sign of; to indicate or mean something.
Example
A red flag denotes danger.
红旗表示危险。
C1 adjective /ˌjuːtɪlɪˈtɛəriən/

utilitarian

Meaning
Designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive; relating to the doctrine that actions are right if they are useful or for the benefit of a majority.
Example
The building had a simple utilitarian design.
C1 noun /ˌmɪsˈdiːd/

Misdeed

恶行; 罪行
Meaning
A wicked or illegal act; wrongdoing
Example
He regretted his past misdeeds and tried to make amends.
他后悔过去的恶行，并试图弥补。
C1 verb /ˈtɑːrnɪʃ/

tarnish

Meaning
To lose luster, especially as a result of exposure to air or moisture; to damage reputation.
Example
The silver jewelry tarnished quickly when left in the open air.
C1 noun /ˈhɛksəˌɡɒn/

hexagon

六边形
Meaning
A six-sided polygon.
Example
A honeycomb cell is shaped like a hexagon.
蜂巢的单元是六边形的。
C1 noun /ˈɪntərˌluːd/

interlude

插曲
Meaning
A short period of time that comes between two events; an interval.
Example
There was a brief musical interlude between the two acts of the play.
在剧本的两个场景之间有一个简短的音乐插曲。
C1 noun /ˈkɒndjuɪt/ or /ˈkɑːnduɪt/

conduit

管道 / 媒介
Meaning
a channel or pipe for conveying water, electricity, or information
Example
The cable was placed inside a protective conduit.
电缆被放入保护管道中。
C1 adjective /ʃrɪl/

shrill

尖锐的声音
Meaning
High-pitched and piercing in sound.
Example
The shrill whistle startled everyone in the room.
尖锐的哨声让房间里的每个人都吓了一跳。
C1 adjective /ɪˈmjuː.tə.bəl/

immutable

不变的
Meaning
Unchangeable, permanent, or fixed
Example
The laws of physics are considered immutable.
物理定律被认为是不变的。
C1 noun /ʃæˈtoʊ/

chateau

法国庄园
Meaning
a large French country house or castle
Example
They stayed in a beautiful chateau in France.
他们住在法国的一座美丽的城堡里。
C1 noun /stɑːr ˈæn.ɪs/

Star Anise

八角星
Meaning
star-shaped spice pod with a licorice-like flavor used in cooking
Example
She added star anise to the soup for aromatic flavor.
她在汤里加入了八角星，增添了香气。
C1 noun /sʌˈmeɪʃən/

summation

总和, 摘要
Meaning
The process of adding things together; a summary of points.
Example
The lawyer gave a powerful summation of the case.
律师对案件进行了有力的总结。
C1 adjective /dɪsˈɪntrəstɪd/

disinterested

无私
Meaning
not influenced by personal interest; impartial or neutral
Example
The judge remained disinterested in the case.
法官在案件中保持无私。
C1 noun /ˈpɛntəɡən/

pentagon

Meaning
A plane figure with five straight sides and five angles; also refers to the US Department of Defense building.
Example
The Pentagon is one of the most iconic government buildings in the United States.
C1 verb /ˈslækən/

slacken

放松
Meaning
to make or become less tight, less active, or slower
Example
The driver slackened his speed as he approached the village.
司机在接近村庄时放慢了速度。
C1 adjective /ɪˈnuːmərəbəl/

Innumerable

无数; 无尽; 无限
Meaning
too many to be counted; countless; infinite in number
Example
There are innumerable stars in the night sky that we cannot see with our naked eyes.
夜空中有无数的星星，我们无法用肉眼看到。
C1 adverb /ˌðɛrəˈbaʊt/

thereabout

大约
Meaning
Approximately or around that place, amount, or time.
Example
The repairs will cost five hundred dollars or thereabout.
修理费用大约五百美元。
C1 noun /ˈhaɪndsaɪt/

hindsight

事后诸葛亮
Meaning
Understanding of a situation only after it has happened.
Example
With the benefit of hindsight, we realized the decision was a mistake.
在事后我们意识到这个决定是个错误。
C1 noun /ˈdɪŋɡi/

dinghy

小艇
Meaning
a small boat, often carried or towed by a larger vessel, used for short trips or as a lifeboat
Example
They rowed the dinghy back to the yacht.
他们划着小艇回到游艇。
C1 adjective /ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtrɪkəl/

asymmetrical

不对称
Meaning
Having parts that are not the same in size, shape, or arrangement.
Example
She wore an asymmetrical dress that drew everyone’s attention.
她穿了一件不对称的裙子，吸引了所有人的注意。
C1 verb /kənˈdʒɛst/

congest

拥堵
Meaning
To block or overcrowd a space, making movement or flow difficult.
Example
Heavy traffic can congest the city streets during rush hour.
繁忙的交通可能会在高峰时段拥堵城市的街道。
C1 noun /buːn/

boon

恩赐
Meaning
A thing that is helpful or beneficial.
Example
The internet is a boon to modern education.
互联网是现代教育的恩赐。
C1 verb /ɡoʊd/

goad

挑衅
Meaning
to provoke, annoy, or urge someone to take action
Example
He tried to goad his opponent into making a mistake.
他试图激怒对手让他犯错。
C1 adjective /əˈnæl.ə.ɡəs/

analogous

类似的
Meaning
Comparable in certain respects, typically in a way that makes clearer the nature of things being compared.
Example
The human brain is analogous to a supercomputer.
人脑与超级计算机类似。
C1 adjective /ˈbed.rɪd.ən/

Bedridden

卧床不起
Meaning
confined to bed; unable to leave one's bed due to illness or infirmity
Example
The elderly man has been bedridden for several months.
这位年长的男士已经卧床不起好几个月了。
C1 adverb /ˈæm.ɪ.kə.bli/

Amicably

友好地
Meaning
in a friendly way without anger or resentment
Example
The divorce was settled amicably between both parties.
离婚在双方之间友好地解决了。
C1 noun /ˈprɒksi/

proxy

代理人
Meaning
A person authorized to act on behalf of another; a substitute.
Example
She voted by proxy at the meeting.
她在会议上通过代理投票。
C1 verb /ˌdɪsəˈlaʊ/

disallow

不允许
Meaning
to refuse to allow or accept something
Example
The referee disallowed the goal for offside.
裁判因为越位取消了进球。
C1 verb /ˈmɛdəl/

meddle

干涉与自己无关的事情
Meaning
to interfere in something that is not one's concern
Example
He always tries to meddle in other people’s business.
他总是试图干涉别人的事务。
C1 adjective /ˌaʊt ən ˈaʊt/

out-and-out

完全
Meaning
complete; absolute; used to emphasize something extreme
Example
The speech was an out-and-out lie.
这个演讲是一个完全的谎言。
C1 verb, noun /lɜːrtʃ/

lurch

Meaning
to make an abrupt, unsteady, or uncontrolled movement; a sudden movement or stagger
Example
The bus lurched forward as the driver hit the brakes.
C1 adjective /ˌɪnɔːrˈɡænɪk/

inorganic

无机的
Meaning
relating to substances that are not derived from living organisms; lacking organic structure or growth
Example
Inorganic compounds are commonly studied in chemistry labs.
无机化合物是化学的重要部分。
C1 noun /ˈpɜːrkəleɪtər/

percolator

咖啡滤泡壶
Meaning
A device used for brewing coffee by continually cycling boiling water through coffee grounds.
Example
She made a fresh pot of coffee using the percolator.
她使用滤泡壶做了一杯新鲜的咖啡。
C1 noun /ˌrek.ənˌsɪl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/

reconciliation

和解
Meaning
The restoration of friendly relations; the action of making one view or belief compatible with another.
Example
The peace treaty was a major step toward reconciliation.
和平条约是迈向和解的重要一步。
C1 verb /ˈwɪtl/

whittle

Meaning
to carve or shape something by cutting off small pieces; to gradually reduce
Example
He spent the afternoon whittling a piece of wood into a toy.
C1 adjective /ˈfrɔːdjʊlənt/

fraudulent

欺诈的
Meaning
Involving or using deceit, especially criminal deception.
Example
He was arrested for making fraudulent insurance claims.
他因提交欺诈性保险索赔而被捕。
C1 adjective /ˌmiː.diˈoʊ.kər/

mediocre

平庸
Meaning
Of only average quality; not very good.
Example
The movie was entertaining but overall mediocre.
这部电影很有趣，但总体来说平庸。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/

imposing

壮观的
Meaning
having an appearance that is grand, impressive, or commanding
Example
The castle is an imposing structure overlooking the valley.
这座城堡是一座壮观的建筑，俯瞰着山谷。
C1 noun/adjective /ˈbæstərd/

bastard

私生子
Meaning
a child born to unmarried parents (offensive); also used informally as an insult or to describe something unpleasant
Example
He called him a bastard in anger.
他生气时骂他是私生子。
C1 noun /mɪˈlɛniəm/

millennium

千年
Meaning
a period of one thousand years; often used to mark an anniversary
Example
The year 2000 was celebrated as the beginning of a new millennium.
2000年被庆祝为新千年的开始。
C1 adjective /rɪˈpɛlənt/

repellent

驱虫剂
Meaning
Able to drive away something, especially insects or unpleasant things; causing disgust or distaste.
Example
This cream is highly effective as a mosquito repellent.
这款乳霜在防蚊方面非常有效。
C1 verb /ɔːrˈdeɪn/

ordain

Meaning
To officially make someone a priest or minister; to decree or order something officially.
Example
The bishop will ordain three new priests this Sunday.
C1 noun /ˌæktʃuˈæləti/

actuality

现实
Meaning
The state of existing in reality rather than in appearance or imagination.
Example
The movie was based on historical actuality.
这部电影基于历史现实。
C1 noun /ˈlæt.ɪ.tuːd/

Latitude

纬度
Meaning
the angular distance of a place north or south of the earth's equator; freedom to act or think
Example
The GPS device showed our exact latitude and longitude coordinates on the map.
GPS设备在地图上显示了我们的准确纬度和经度坐标。
C1 noun /kənˈkʌrəns/

concurrence

一致
Meaning
Agreement or union in action, opinion, or occurrence; simultaneous happening of events.
Example
The project was completed with the concurrence of all departments.
这个项目是在所有部门的共识下完成的。
C1 verb /ˈhaɪtən/

heighten

提高
Meaning
to make or become greater in intensity or degree
Example
The announcement served to heighten the excitement in the room.
公告有助于提高房间里的兴奋。
C1 noun /ɡrəˈfiː.ti/

Graffiti

在公共场所的墙壁或其他表面上非法书写或绘制的文字或图画
Meaning
writing or drawings scribbled, scratched, or sprayed illicitly on a wall or other surface in a public place
Example
The subway walls were covered with colorful graffiti created by local street artists.
地铁墙壁上覆盖着由当地街头艺术家创作的五彩斑斓的涂鸦。
C1 verb /ˈstaɪfəld/

stifled

压制
Meaning
to suppress, hold back, or prevent something from happening
Example
He stifled a laugh during the serious meeting.
他在严肃的会议中压制了笑声。
C1 noun/verb /freɪ/

fray

争斗, 磨损
Meaning
As a noun, a fight or heated dispute; as a verb, to unravel or wear out through friction.
Example
He tried to stay calm, but his nerves began to fray during the argument.
他试图保持冷静，但在争论中他的神经开始磨损。
C1 verb /krɪndʒ/

cringe

感到尴尬
Meaning
To shrink back in fear, embarrassment, or discomfort.
Example
She cringed when she remembered her mistake.
她想起自己的错误时，感到非常尴尬。
C1 adverb/noun /ˌhɪərˈæftər/

hereafter

从现在起 / 来世
Meaning
from now on; in the future; also refers to life after death.
Example
Hereafter, all reports must be submitted electronically.
从现在起，所有报告必须通过电子方式提交。
C1 noun /mælˈpræktɪs/

Malpractice

医疗过失
Meaning
Improper, illegal, or negligent professional behavior
Example
The surgeon was sued for malpractice after the failed operation.
外科医生在手术失败后因医疗过失被起诉。
C1 noun /ˈdel.ɪ.kə.si/

Delicacy

美味佳肴; 一种精致或昂贵的食物;
Meaning
fineness of texture or structure; a choice or expensive food; sensitivity in handling
Example
The chef prepared a local delicacy that was famous throughout the region.
厨师准备了一道当地的美味佳肴，这道菜在整个地区都很有名。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈvaɪəbl/

unviable

不可行的
Meaning
Not capable of working successfully; not feasible or practical.
Example
The project was deemed unviable due to high costs.
由于高昂的成本，该项目被认为不可行。
C1 verb /ɪnˈreɪdʒ/

enrage

激怒
Meaning
To make someone extremely angry.
Example
His unfair remarks enraged the audience.
他的不公正言论激怒了观众。
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 noun /əˈrɪəz/

arrears

欠款
Meaning
Money that is owed and should have been paid earlier.
Example
She was months in arrears with her electricity bill.
她的电费账单已经拖欠了好几个月。
C1 verb /ˈsmʌðər/

smother

窒息 / 扑灭
Meaning
to kill someone by covering their nose and mouth to prevent breathing; to cover something completely; to overwhelm with excessive attention or affection
Example
She smothered the fire with a blanket.
她用毯子把火扑灭了。
C1 adjective /ɪkˈsplɔɪtətɪv/

exploitative

剥削性的
Meaning
making use of a situation or people unfairly and unethically for one's own advantage
Example
The workers protested against the exploitative practices of the factory.
工人们抗议工厂的剥削行为。
C1 noun /ˈɡæloʊz/

gallows

绞刑架
Meaning
A structure used for hanging criminals who have been sentenced to death.
Example
The criminal was led to the gallows at dawn.
罪犯在黎明时分被带到绞刑架。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈɔːdəbl/

inaudible

听不见的
Meaning
Unable to be heard.
Example
Her voice was almost inaudible over the noise.
她的声音几乎在噪音中听不见。
C1 verb /əˈsæsɪneɪt/

assassinate

刺杀
Meaning
To murder someone important, often a political or religious leader, usually by surprise attack.
Example
The rebels planned to assassinate the king.
反叛者计划刺杀国王。
C1 noun /ˈhɒməˌfoʊn/

homophone

同音异义词
Meaning
A word that is pronounced the same as another word but differs in meaning, and often spelling.
Example
The words 'pair' and 'pear' are homophones.
单词 'pair' 和 'pear' 是同音异义词。
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 noun /ˈhɪr.seɪ/

Hearsay

谣言
Meaning
information received from other people that one cannot adequately substantiate; rumor
Example
The accusations were based on hearsay rather than concrete evidence or eyewitness testimony.
这些指控是基于谣言，而不是确凿的证据或目击者证词。
C1 verb /ˈskʌt.əl/

scuttle

幸福
Meaning
To run hurriedly with short, quick steps; or to deliberately sink a ship.
Example
The children scuttled back to their seats when the teacher entered.
她在收到奖项时无法掩饰她的幸福感。
C1 adjective kəʊˈhiː.sɪv

cohesive

凝聚力强
Meaning
Characterized by or causing cohesion; forming a united whole.
Example
The team displayed a cohesive strategy.
团队展示了一个凝聚力强的战略。
C1 noun prəˈpʌl.ʃən

propulsion

推进力
Meaning
The action of driving or pushing forward.
Example
Jet engines provide propulsion for aircraft to travel long distances.
喷气发动机为飞机提供推进力，使其能够飞行长距离。
C1 adjective /ˌæbəˈrɪdʒənəl/

aboriginal

土著
Meaning
Relating to the original inhabitants of a region.
Example
The museum has a large collection of aboriginal art.
博物馆里有大量的土著艺术收藏。
C1 noun/verb /ˈprɛdɪkət/ (noun), /ˈprɛdɪkeɪt/ (verb)

predicate

谓语 / 以...为基础
Meaning
noun: the part of a sentence that tells something about the subject; verb: to base or establish something on a particular idea
Example
His theory is predicated on sound research.
他的理论是基于可靠的研究。
C1 noun /ˈdjuːplɛks/

duplex

双拼房
Meaning
A house or apartment divided into two separate residences.
Example
They live in a duplex near the city center.
他们住在市中心附近的一座双拼房里。
C1 noun /ˌpænəˈsiːə/

panacea

万灵药
Meaning
A solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases.
Example
Education is often seen as a panacea for social problems.
教育通常被视为社会问题的万能药。
C1 noun /ˈjuːnɪsən/

unison

齐声
Meaning
Simultaneous performance or utterance of action or speech.
Example
The choir sang in unison.
合唱团齐声唱歌。
C1 noun esˈθet.ɪks

aesthetics

美学
Meaning
A set of principles concerned with the nature and appreciation of beauty, especially in art and design.
Example
Interior design focuses on aesthetics and functionality.
室内设计专注于美学和功能性。
C1 adjective ɡəˈlæktɪk

galactic

与银河有关
Meaning
Of or relating to a galaxy or galaxies.
Example
The galactic phenomena observed by the telescope were mesmerizing.
通过望远镜观察到的银河现象令人着迷。
C1 noun/adjective /ˈmæm.əθ/

mammoth

Meaning
An extinct large elephant-like animal with long curved tusks; also means something huge.
Example
The company faced a mammoth challenge during expansion.
C1 adjective /prɪˈkoʊʃəs/

precocious

早熟
Meaning
Showing advanced development or maturity at an unusually early age.
Example
The precocious child was reading novels at the age of five.
那个早熟的孩子五岁时就能阅读小说。
C1 verb ˈɛk.spɪ.daɪt

expedite

加快
Meaning
Make an action or process happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly.
Example
The government took steps to expedite the approval process.
政府采取措施以加快审批流程。
C1 adjective /rɪˈtɔːrɪkəl/

rhetorical

修辞的
Meaning
relating to the art of effective or persuasive speaking or writing; often a question asked to make a point rather than get an answer
Example
He asked a rhetorical question during the debate.
他在辩论中提出了一个修辞性问题。