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B2 noun /veɪn/

Vein

静脉; 血管
Meaning
a blood vessel that carries blood back to the heart; a streak or marking of a different color
Example
The nurse found a vein in his arm to draw blood.
护士在他手臂上找到了静脉来抽血。
B2 noun /ˈmʌs.tərd/

Mustard

芥末
Meaning
A pungent seed or condiment made from ground mustard seeds
Example
She added mustard seeds to the curry for extra flavor.
她将芥末种子加入咖喱中，以增添更多风味。
C2 noun /ˌkɑːrt ˈblɑːnʃ/

carte blanche

Meaning
complete freedom to act as one wishes
Example
The manager gave her team carte blanche to design the project.
C2 verb /dɪˈfoʊlieɪt/

defoliate

除叶
Meaning
to strip leaves from a tree, plant, or area, often using chemicals
Example
The farmers defoliated the fields before harvest.
农民在收获前除叶了田地。
C1 noun /ˌkɒn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən/

constellation

星座
Meaning
a group of stars forming a recognizable pattern in the night sky
Example
Orion is one of the most famous constellations.
猎户座是最著名的星座之一。
C2 verb /ˌdɛlɪˈkwɛs/

deliquesce

通过吸收空气中的水分变为液体
Meaning
to become liquid by absorbing moisture from the air
Example
The salt began to deliquesce after being left in the humid room.
盐开始在潮湿的房间里变成液体。
B2 noun /ˈmaɪnd.fʊl.nəs/

mindfulness

正念
Meaning
The basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we're doing.
Example
Mindfulness practices improve focus and emotional balance.
正念练习可以改善专注力和情感平衡。
A2 pronoun /huːˈɛvər/

whoever

无论谁
Meaning
any person who; no matter who
Example
Whoever wants to join the trip must register today.
无论谁想加入旅行，都必须今天注册。
C1 noun /bʌm/

bum

臀部
Meaning
informal term for the buttocks; also a homeless or lazy person
Example
He sat on his bum all day doing nothing.
他整天坐在臀部上什么都不做。
C2 noun /buːb/

boob

傻瓜；胸部（口语）
Meaning
a foolish or clumsy person; an informal and sometimes rude term for a woman's breast
Example
He felt like a complete boob after forgetting the meeting.
忘记会议后，他觉得自己像个十足的傻瓜。
C1 noun /rɪˌdʒuːvəˈneɪʃən/

rejuvenation

焕新
Meaning
The process of restoring something to a former better state, especially referring to renewing soil fertility or revitalizing agricultural land through various restoration practices.
Example
Rejuvenation of soil is necessary for sustainable agriculture.
土壤的焕新对于可持续农业至关重要。
C1 verb /ˈtæmpər/

tamper

Meaning
To interfere with something in a harmful, unauthorized, or improper way.
Example
The evidence was tampered with before the trial.
A2 noun /ˈɔːdiəns/

audience

观众
Meaning
A group of people who gather to watch, listen to, or experience a performance, event, or broadcast.
Example
The audience clapped loudly after the performance.
表演结束后，观众热烈鼓掌。
A2 verb /liːd/

lead

领导
Meaning
To guide or be in charge; to show the way.
Example
He led the team to victory.
他带领团队走向胜利。
B1 adjective /ɪˈnɔː.məs/

Enormous

巨大的; 庞大的; 异常大的
Meaning
very large in size, quantity, or extent; huge
Example
The elephant was enormous and weighed several tons.
大象非常巨大，重达几吨。
B2 adverb /prɪˈzjuːməbli/

presumably

可以推测
Meaning
used to convey that something is assumed to be true though not known for certain
Example
Presumably, he forgot to send the email.
可以推测，他忘记了发送邮件。
C2 adjective /ˈpæsɪbəl/

passible

能够感知; 易受痛苦
Meaning
capable of feeling or suffering; susceptible to sensation or emotion (often theological)
Example
In some traditions, deities are described as passible, sharing human emotions.
在一些传统中，神被描述为能够感知，分享人类情感。
C1 adjective ˌbjʊə.rəˈkræt.ɪk

bureaucratic

官僚的
Meaning
Involving or characterized by complex rules and procedures that can delay the achievement of goals.
Example
Bureaucratic red tape often delays project approvals.
官僚主义的繁文缛节经常延误项目审批。
C1 noun /koʊlt/

Colt

小马驹
Meaning
a young male horse, especially one under four years old
Example
The farmer trained the young colt to accept a saddle.
农民训练年轻的小马驹来接受马鞍。
C2 adjective /fjuːˈɡeɪʃəs/

fugacious

短暂的
Meaning
Lasting only a short time; fleeting or ephemeral.
Example
Youth is beautiful but fugacious.
青春是美丽的，但它是短暂的。
B2 verb /ɪnˈroʊl/

enrol

报名
Meaning
To officially register or sign up for a course, program, or membership
Example
She decided to enrol in a language course to improve her skills.
她决定报名参加一门语言课程以提高她的技能。
B2 noun /ˈɛntəti/

entity

实体
Meaning
something that exists as a single and complete unit; an organization or being
Example
The new company will operate as a separate legal entity.
新公司将作为一个独立的法律实体运作。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkæni/

uncanny

不可思议
Meaning
Strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way.
Example
She has an uncanny ability to predict the future.
她有一种不可思议的能力来预测未来。
C1 noun sælˈveɪʃən

salvation

救赎
Meaning
Deliverance from sin and its consequences, believed by Christians to be brought about by faith in Christ.
Example
The story revolves around the theme of salvation.
故事围绕救赎的主题展开。
B1 noun /reɪ/

ray

光线
Meaning
a narrow beam of light, heat, or radiation
Example
A ray of sunlight broke through the clouds.
一束阳光穿透了云层。
C1 adjective /aʊtˈmoʊdɪd/

outmoded

过时的
Meaning
No longer in fashion or useful; outdated.
Example
That old computer is completely outmoded.
那台旧电脑完全过时了。
A2 verb /kwɪt/

quit

辞职
Meaning
to stop doing something; to leave a job or position
Example
She decided to quit her job and start her own business.
她决定辞职并开始自己的生意。
C1 adjective /riˈæk.tɪv/

Reactive

反应性; 化学活性
Meaning
responding to situations rather than initiating them; chemically active
Example
The company took a reactive approach to customer complaints.
公司对客户投诉采取了反应性的方法。
C1 noun ɔːˈstɛr.ɪ.ti

austerity

紧缩政策
Meaning
Simple and disciplined lifestyle, avoiding luxury.
Example
The government implemented austerity measures to reduce expenses.
政府实施了紧缩措施以减少开支。
B1 noun riˈæləti

reality

现实
Meaning
The world or the state of things as they actually exist, as opposed to an idealistic or notional idea.
Example
The reality of the situation was evident.
情况的现实是显而易见的。
B2 adjective /ˈθret.ən.ɪŋ/

Threatening

威胁的; 恐吓的
Meaning
expressing a threat; menacing; intimidating
Example
The dark clouds looked threatening before the storm.
暴风雨来临前，黑暗的云看起来威胁重重。
C1 noun /rɪˈtrækʃən/

retraction

撤回，撤回声明
Meaning
the act of taking back a statement, promise, or belief
Example
The newspaper issued a retraction of the false report.
报纸发布了对虚假报道的撤回。
B2 noun /ˈkɒmjʊnɪst/

communist

Meaning
a person who supports or believes in the principles of communism
Example
The communist ideology aims for a classless society.
C2 noun /ˈsɛntɔːr/

centaur

人马
Meaning
A mythological creature with the upper body of a human and the lower body of a horse.
Example
The centaur is a well-known figure in Greek mythology.
人马是希腊神话中一个著名的形象。
C1 noun /jɑːrn/

Yarn

纱线
Meaning
spun thread used for knitting, weaving, or sewing; a long or rambling story
Example
She bought colorful yarn for knitting a sweater.
她买了彩色的纱线来编织一件毛衣。
B2 noun /ˈfɜː.tɪ.laɪ.zər/

fertilizer

肥料
Meaning
a substance added to soil to make plants grow more successfully
Example
Farmers use fertilizer to increase crop production.
农民使用肥料来提高作物产量。
C1 verb /ˈpærəlaɪz/

paralyze

麻痹
Meaning
to cause someone or something to lose the ability to move or function normally
Example
The sudden shock seemed to paralyze him.
突如其来的冲击似乎使他麻痹。
C2 noun /ˌɪn.təˈvɛn.ʃə.nɪ.zəm/

interventionism

干预主义
Meaning
Government policy of active involvement in economic affairs.
Example
The central bank's interventionism helped stabilize inflation.
中央银行的干预主义帮助稳定了通货膨胀。
B2 adjective /ˈstæt.ɪk/

static

静态
Meaning
Lacking in movement, action, or change; stationary.
Example
Static ideas hinder progress.
静态的想法阻碍了进步。
C2 noun /ˈkreɪniəm/

cranium

颅骨
Meaning
the skull, especially the part enclosing the brain
Example
The archaeologists carefully examined the ancient cranium.
考古学家仔细检查了古老的颅骨。
C2 noun /dʒuːt liːf/

Jute leaf

黄麻叶
Meaning
the edible leaves of the jute plant, commonly eaten as a leafy green vegetable
Example
Jute leaf is rich in vitamins and minerals and is often cooked with lentils in Bengali cuisine.
黄麻叶富含维生素和矿物质，常在孟加拉美食中与扁豆一起煮。
C1 noun /ʌpˈhiːvəl/

upheaval

动荡
Meaning
a violent or sudden change or disruption to something
Example
The company faced a major upheaval after the sudden resignation of its CEO.
公司在其CEO突然辞职后经历了巨大的动荡。
C2 verb /kwɒf/

quaff

一口喝下
Meaning
to drink something heartily or in large gulps, especially an alcoholic drink
Example
He quaffed a mug of ale after the long day.
他在长时间工作后，一口气喝完了一杯啤酒。
B1 noun /ɪˈlɛktrɪk ˈkɛtəl/

Electric Kettle

电热水壶
Meaning
An electrical appliance that heats water quickly using electricity
Example
The electric kettle automatically turns off when the water starts boiling.
电热水壶在水开始沸腾时自动关闭。
B1 noun /ˌprezənˈteɪʃən/

presentation

展示
Meaning
The manner or style in which something is given, offered, or displayed.
Example
The presentation of the new product was well received.
新产品的展示得到了很好的接受。
A1 noun /ˈwɪmən/

woman

女人
Meaning
an adult human female
Example
The woman at the counter helped me.
柜台上的女人帮了我。
C2 verb /ɛnˈkɪndl/

enkindle

点燃，激发
Meaning
to set on fire or inspire strong emotion
Example
The speech enkindled hope in the audience.
演讲点燃了观众心中的希望。
C2 noun /ˌdɛd ˈhiːt/

dead-heat

平局
Meaning
a race or contest in which two or more competitors finish exactly equal
Example
The race ended in a dead-heat between the two runners.
比赛在两名跑者之间以平局结束。
B2 noun /ˈlæn.tərn/

Lantern

灯笼
Meaning
a portable lamp with a protective covering, often used outdoors
Example
We carried a lantern during our camping trip.
我们在露营时带着灯笼。
C2 noun /stɒˈkeɪd/

stockade

木栅栏
Meaning
a defensive barrier made of strong posts or timbers, often around a fort or prison
Example
The prisoners were kept inside the wooden stockade.
囚犯被关在木栅栏内。
B2 adverb /ˈmɒdərətli/

moderately

适度地
Meaning
to a reasonable extent, not excessively
Example
She exercises moderately to stay healthy.
她适度地锻炼以保持健康。
B2 adjective /ˈwɜːldli/

worldly

世俗
Meaning
Concerned with material values or ordinary life rather than spiritual matters.
Example
He was more interested in worldly success than in spiritual growth.
他更关心世俗的成功，而不是精神上的成长。
C1 adjective /raɪf/

rife

普遍
Meaning
widespread or common, often in a negative sense
Example
Corruption was rife in the old government system.
腐败在旧政府体制中盛行。
B2 noun /kənˈsʌmp.ʃən/

Consumption

消费
Meaning
The using up of a resource or the amount of a product consumed by consumers.
Example
High energy consumption leads to increased electricity bills.
高能耗导致电费增加。
C1 noun /krəˈʃɛndoʊ/

crescendo

声音逐渐增强
Meaning
a gradual increase in loudness or intensity, especially in music
Example
The orchestra built to a powerful crescendo before the finale.
乐队在结尾前逐渐增强了强烈的高潮。
C1 noun /ˈmaʊθ.fʊl/

mouthful

一口
Meaning
the amount of food or drink that fills the mouth, or a long and difficult word or phrase
Example
He took a big mouthful of water after the run.
他在跑步后喝了一大口水。
B1 noun /paɪp/

pipe

管道
Meaning
a tube used for conveying liquids or gases
Example
The plumber fixed the broken pipe.
水管工修理了坏掉的管道。
C1 noun /ɪnˈvɜːrʒən/

inversion

倒置
Meaning
A reversal of the normal order, position, or relationship.
Example
In poetry, inversion is often used to create emphasis.
在诗歌中，倒置常用来创造强调。
C2 adjective /spɪk/

Spick

极其干净整洁；完美无瑕
Meaning
extremely clean and neat; immaculate
Example
The house was spick and span after the cleaning.
清洁后，房子变得一尘不染，整洁如新。
B1 noun zəʊn

zone

区域
Meaning
An area or stretch of land having a particular characteristic, purpose, or use, or subject to particular restrictions.
Example
Industrial zones attract investments.
工业区吸引投资。
B2 adjective /ˈprɑːspərəs/

Prosperous

繁荣的; 兴旺的;
Meaning
successful in material terms; flourishing financially
Example
The company became very prosperous after launching their new product.
该公司在推出新产品后变得非常繁荣。
C1 noun /ˈmeɪsən/

mason

泥瓦匠
Meaning
a person skilled in building with stone, brick, or concrete
Example
The mason carefully laid the bricks for the new house.
泥瓦匠小心地铺设了新房子的砖块。
C1 noun /ˈkɒləmnɪst/

columnist

专栏作家
Meaning
a journalist who regularly writes articles or opinions for a newspaper or magazine
Example
The columnist wrote an article about climate change.
专栏作家写了一篇关于气候变化的文章。
C1 verb /bæsk/

bask

晒太阳
Meaning
to lie in warmth and light; to enjoy something pleasurable
Example
The cat basks in the sunny window.
猫在阳光明媚的窗台上晒太阳。
A2 noun /ˈprɪzən/

prison

监狱
Meaning
a building where people are kept as punishment for a crime or while waiting for trial
Example
He was sent to prison for his crimes.
他因犯下罪行而被送进监狱。
B1 noun ˈɪn.də.stri

industry

工业
Meaning
Economic activity concerned with the processing of raw materials and manufacture of goods in factories.
Example
The industry focuses on luxury experiences.
该工业专注于奢侈品体验。
B1 noun /ˈɔː.θər/

Author

作者
Meaning
a person who writes books, articles, or other written work
Example
The author spent three years writing her bestselling novel.
作者花了三年时间写他的畅销书。
B2 noun /ˈmɛr.meɪd/

Mermaid

美人鱼
Meaning
A mythical sea creature with the head and torso of a woman and the tail of a fish
Example
The little girl loved stories about mermaids living under the sea.
小女孩喜欢关于美人鱼在海底生活的故事。
C1 verb /ˈsaɪdˌstɛp/

sidestep

回避
Meaning
To avoid something by stepping aside; to evade a problem or question indirectly.
Example
The politician tried to sidestep the difficult question.
那位政治家试图回避那个棘手的问题。
B1 noun /weɪl/

Whale

鲸鱼
Meaning
a very large marine mammal with a streamlined hairless body, a horizontal tail fin, and a blowhole on top of the head for breathing
Example
The blue whale is the largest animal ever known to have lived on Earth.
蓝鲸是地球上已知最大的动物。
B1 adjective /rɪˈpiː.tɪd/

Repeated

重复的; 多次发生
Meaning
done again; happening again; occurring multiple times
Example
He made repeated attempts to contact her.
他多次尝试联系她。
C1 adjective /ˈbɔɪənt/ or /ˈbuːjənt/

buoyant

漂浮的，愉快的
Meaning
Able to float easily; cheerful and optimistic.
Example
She remained buoyant despite the difficulties.
她在困难面前依然保持乐观。
A2 noun /ˈtɒpɪk/

topic

主题
Meaning
a subject of conversation, discussion, or writing
Example
The topic of the meeting was company expansion.
会议的主题是公司扩展。
C2 noun /ɪnˈsɪpiəns/

incipience

开始
Meaning
the beginning or initial stage of something
Example
The project was still in its incipience when funding was approved.
当资金获得批准时，项目仍处于其开始阶段。
C1 verb /ˈaɪdəlaɪz/

idolize

偶像崇拜
Meaning
To admire or worship someone excessively.
Example
Fans often idolize celebrities for their talent and lifestyle.
粉丝们常常因为他们的才华和生活方式而崇拜名人。
C2 adjective /pəˈlɛmɪkəl/

polemical

争议的
Meaning
relating to or involving strongly critical or controversial writing or speech
Example
She wrote a polemical article challenging traditional beliefs.
她写了一篇挑战传统信仰的争议文章。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈpɔːrtli/

portly

肥胖
Meaning
Having a stout or somewhat fat body, often implying dignity or authority.
Example
The portly man entered the room with confidence.
那个肥胖的男人自信地走进房间。
B2 verb /ˈspɛkjʊˌleɪt/

speculate

投机 / 投资
Meaning
To form a theory or guess without firm evidence; to invest in stocks, property, etc. hoping for profit.
Example
Experts speculate that the company may expand into new markets.
专家推测公司可能会扩展到新市场。
B1 adverb /ˈrʌfli/

Roughly

大约; 以粗暴或暴力的方式
Meaning
approximately; in a harsh or violent way
Example
The project will take roughly three months to complete.
这个项目大约需要三个月完成。
C1 noun /ˈtrɛtʃəri/

treachery

背叛
Meaning
Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or nature.
Example
His treachery was revealed when he sided with the enemy.
当他站在敌人一方时，他的背叛被揭露了。
A2 noun /stɛp/

step

Meaning
a movement made by lifting one foot and putting it down in a new position
Example
She took a step towards the door.
C2 adjective /ˈstraɪ.eɪ.tɪd/

striated

条纹的
Meaning
marked with thin lines, grooves, or stripes
Example
The muscle fibers appeared striated under the microscope.
在显微镜下，肌肉纤维看起来是条纹的。
C1 verb /əˈtjuːn/

attune

使适应
Meaning
to make someone or something aware of or responsive to something; to adjust or harmonize
Example
She quickly attuned herself to the needs of her new team.
她很快适应了新团队的需求。
C1 noun /oʊˈbɪt.ʃu.er.i/

Obituary

讣告
Meaning
a notice of someone's death published in a newspaper; biographical account of deceased person
Example
The newspaper published his obituary yesterday.
报纸昨天发布了他的讣告。
B1 noun /ˈθʌn.dər/

Thunder

雷声
Meaning
the loud rumbling sound that follows lightning; to make a loud deep sound
Example
We heard thunder rolling across the sky.
我们听到雷声滚过天空。
A2 noun /dɪˈlɪv.ə.ri/

Delivery

递送; 分娩
Meaning
the action of delivering letters, parcels, or goods; the process of giving birth
Example
The delivery of the package was delayed due to bad weather conditions.
由于恶劣的天气条件，包裹的递送被延迟。
B2 verb /pʌmp/

pump

抽水
Meaning
to force liquid or gas to move in a particular direction using a device
Example
They pumped water from the well into the tank.
他们把水从井里抽到水箱里。
C2 noun /ˈmɛtəl/

mettle

勇气
Meaning
A person's ability to cope well with difficulties or to face demanding situations with courage.
Example
The young athlete showed his mettle in the final match.
这位年轻的运动员在决赛中展示了他的勇气。
C2 noun /lɒx/

loch

湖
Meaning
a lake or sea inlet, especially in Scotland
Example
Tourists visit Loch Ness to search for the legendary monster.
游客们参观了洛赫湖，以寻找传说中的怪兽。
A2 noun /ˈkælkjʊleɪtər/

calculator

计算器
Meaning
an electronic or mechanical device used to perform mathematical calculations
Example
She used a calculator to solve the complex equation.
她用计算器解决了复杂的方程。
B2 verb /pəˈluːt/

pollute

污染
Meaning
to make air, water, or land dirty and harmful to people, animals, and plants
Example
Factories pollute the environment with toxic chemicals.
工厂用有毒化学品污染环境。
A2 noun /ˈkʌzn/

cousin

堂兄/堂弟/表兄/表弟
Meaning
A child of one's uncle or aunt.
Example
My cousin is coming to visit us this weekend.
我的堂兄这个周末要来拜访我们。
B1 noun /kriˈeɪ.ʃənz/

creations

创作
Meaning
Things that have been created, especially works of art or imaginative works.
Example
His creations astonished the world.
他的创造让世界惊叹不已。
C1 noun /ˈfɛləni/

felony

重罪
Meaning
a serious crime, usually punishable by imprisonment for more than one year
Example
He was convicted of a felony and sentenced to ten years in prison.
他因重罪被定罪并被判处十年监禁。
C1 noun /ˈeɪ.nəs/

Anus

肛门
Meaning
the opening at the end of the digestive tract through which waste leaves the body
Example
The doctor examined the patient's anus during the medical checkup.
医生在体检期间检查了病人的肛门。
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 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 /ɪmˈpɜːrtɪnəns/

impertinence

无礼
Meaning
lack of respect; rudeness
Example
The teacher was shocked by the student's impertinence.
老师对学生的无礼感到震惊。
C1 adjective /ˈskwiːmɪʃ/

squeamish

容易感到恶心、头晕或反感
Meaning
easily made to feel sick, faint, or disgusted
Example
She felt squeamish at the sight of blood.
她看到血时感到恶心。
C2 noun /foʊl fʊt/

Foal-foot

马蹄花
Meaning
a yellow flowering plant with leaves shaped like a horse's hoof, also known as coltsfoot
Example
The foal-foot plant grows wild in many meadows and is often the first flower to bloom in spring.
马蹄花在许多草地上野生生长，通常是春天最早开花的花。
B2 noun /ˈsɜːvɪŋ/

serving

份
Meaning
a portion of food for one person; the act of giving food or drink to someone
Example
He ate a large serving of rice and curry.
他吃了一大份米饭和咖喱。
C2 noun /ɪˈfʌldʒəns/

effulgence

光辉
Meaning
Brilliant radiance or shining brightness.
Example
The effulgence of the sunrise lit up the entire valley.
日出的光辉照亮了整个山谷。
C1 noun /ˈrɒstrəm/

rostrum

讲台
Meaning
A raised platform for speakers, performers, or leaders.
Example
The politician delivered a speech from the rostrum.
政治家在讲台上发表了演讲。
C2 noun /ˈhʌk.stər/

huckster

小商品贩子
Meaning
A person who sells small items aggressively, often in a showy or dishonest way.
Example
The huckster loudly promoted his goods in the busy marketplace.
小商品贩子在繁忙的市场里大声推销他的商品。
B2 noun /pəˈnɪn.sjə.lə/

Peninsula

半岛
Meaning
a piece of land that is almost completely surrounded by water but connected to the mainland
Example
The Korean Peninsula is located in East Asia.
朝鲜半岛位于东亚。
A2 noun /ˈlaɪ.ən/

Lion

狮子
Meaning
a large tawny-colored cat that lives in prides, found in Africa and northwestern India
Example
The lion roared loudly in the savanna.
狮子在大草原上大声咆哮。
B2 adverb /ˈʌt.ə.li/

Utterly

完全地; 绝对地; 完整地
Meaning
completely; absolutely; totally
Example
The movie was utterly boring and I fell asleep.
电影完全无聊，我睡着了。
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 adjective /ˌɛm.pəˈθɛ.tɪk/

empathetic

富有同理心
Meaning
Showing ability to understand and share feelings of others.
Example
She was empathetic towards her friend's struggles.
她对朋友的挣扎表现出富有同理心。
B2 adjective /ˈkɒn.trər.i/

Contrary

相反的; 反对的;
Meaning
opposite in nature, direction, or meaning; completely different
Example
Contrary to popular belief, cats can be very social animals.
与流行的看法相反，猫可以是非常社交的动物。
B2 verb /ˈdɑːrkən/

darken

变暗
Meaning
to make or become dark; to reduce brightness or light
Example
The clouds began to darken the sky before the storm.
暴风雨来临前，乌云开始使天空变暗。
A2 noun /ˈkɒf.i ˈmeɪ.kər/

Coffee maker

咖啡机
Meaning
an electric appliance used to brew coffee automatically
Example
I use my coffee maker every morning to brew fresh coffee.
我每天早上使用我的咖啡机来冲泡新鲜的咖啡。
C1 verb /əˈkwɪt/

acquit

宣告无罪
Meaning
to declare someone not guilty of a criminal charge; to conduct oneself in a specified way
Example
The jury decided to acquit the defendant of all charges.
陪审团决定将被告从所有指控中无罪释放。
C1 noun /ˈmɪmɪkri/

mimicry

模仿
Meaning
The act of imitating someone or something, often for humor or learning.
Example
The comedian’s mimicry of celebrities made the audience laugh.
喜剧演员通过模仿名人让观众捧腹大笑。
B2 noun /ˈsloʊɡən/

slogan

Meaning
a short and memorable phrase used to promote a cause or product
Example
The campaign used a powerful slogan to inspire people.
C1 adjective /ɪnˈvæljʊəbl/

invaluable

无价
Meaning
Extremely useful or indispensable.
Example
Her advice proved invaluable to my success.
她的建议对我的成功起到了无可估量的作用。
B2 noun /prɔːn/

Prawn

对虾
Meaning
a large marine crustacean similar to shrimp but typically bigger
Example
The chef prepared delicious prawn curry with coconut milk.
厨师用椰奶做了美味的对虾咖喱。
C2 noun /ˈeb.taɪd/

Ebb-tide

退潮
Meaning
the movement of the tide out to sea; a time when the sea level is falling
Example
During ebb-tide, we could walk further out on the beach.
在退潮期间，我们可以在海滩上走得更远。
C1 noun /ˈsʌnˌdaʊn/

sundown

日落
Meaning
the time in the evening when the sun goes below the horizon
Example
We planned to reach the village before sundown.
我们计划在日落之前到达村庄。
B2 noun /ˈlɒtəri/

lottery

彩票
Meaning
A means of raising money by selling numbered tickets and giving prizes to the holders of numbers drawn at random.
Example
He won a car in the national lottery.
他在全国彩票中赢得了一辆车。