B2 noun /ˈvɜː.dɪkt/

verdict

Meaning

a decision made by a jury or judge in a court case

Example

The jury returned a guilty verdict after three hours of deliberation.

C1 noun /toʊm/

tome

厚书

Meaning

a large, heavy book, often scholarly or serious in nature

Example

She spent the afternoon reading an old tome on medieval history.

她花了整个下午阅读一本关于中世纪历史的厚书。

C2 noun /ˈsælvoʊ/

salvo

齐射

Meaning

A simultaneous discharge of guns or release of bombs; a sudden outburst of cheers or applause.

Example

The soldiers fired a salvo to honor the fallen general.

士兵们开了一轮齐射，以向已故将军致敬。

C1 verb /ɪˈlæps/

elapse

经过

Meaning

to pass or go by, usually referring to time

Example

Several hours elapsed before he finally returned home.

经过了几个小时，他终于回到家了。

C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈtɜːrmənət/

indeterminate

不确定

Meaning

Not exactly known, defined, or established; vague or uncertain.

Example

The project was delayed for an indeterminate amount of time.

项目因不确定的时间被推迟。

B2 noun, verb /ˈfaɪlɪŋ/

filing

提交文件; 整理文件

Meaning

the act of submitting documents; the process of organizing papers

Example

The lawyer handled the filing of all court documents.

律师处理了所有法院文件的提交。

B2 noun /ˈfɪzɪsɪst/

physicist

物理学家

Meaning

a scientist who studies or specializes in physics

Example

The physicist explained the theory of relativity to the students.

物理学家向学生们解释了相对论。

B2 verb /nɪˈɡlekt/

neglect

忽视

Meaning

to fail to care for or give attention to something

Example

Don't neglect your health while studying.

学习时不要忽视自己的健康。

C2 noun /ˌdaɪvəˈɡeɪʃən/

divagation

偏离

Meaning

digression; wandering from a path or subject

Example

His lecture was full of divagation, making it hard to follow the main point.

他的演讲充满了偏离主题的内容，使得很难跟上主要论点。

C1 verb/noun /ɡraʊl/

growl

咆哮

Meaning

To make a low, guttural sound, often in anger (by animals or humans).

Example

The dog growled at the stranger.

狗对陌生人咆哮。

B2 verb /ˈvænɪʃ/

vanish

消失

Meaning

to disappear suddenly; to become invisible

Example

The magician made the rabbit vanish from the hat.

魔术师让兔子从帽子里消失了。

B2 noun ˈnɒv.əl.ti

novelty

新颖

Meaning

The quality of being new, original, or unusual; a new or unfamiliar thing or experience.

Example

The novelty of the invention attracted investors.

发明的新颖性吸引了投资者。

B1 adverb /ˈæftərwərd/

afterward

之后

Meaning

at a later time; subsequently

Example

We went to dinner and watched a movie afterward.

我们去吃了晚餐，然后看了一部电影。

C2 noun /ˈkærɪlɒn/

carillon

风琴钟

Meaning

A set of bells played using a keyboard, usually in a tower.

Example

The carillon bells rang across the town square.

风琴钟的钟声回荡在城市广场上。

C1 noun /dɪˈsaɪ.pəl/

Disciple

弟子; 信徒

Meaning

a follower and student of a teacher, leader, or philosopher; devoted follower

Example

The famous philosopher had many disciples who spread his teachings worldwide.

那位著名的哲学家有许多弟子，他们将他的教义传播到世界各地。

C1 adjective /ˈpɔːltri/

paltry

微不足道, 微小

Meaning

small or meager; lacking in value or importance

Example

They offered him a paltry sum for his work.

他们为他的工作提供了微不足道的报酬。

C1 noun /ˈælɪɡəri/

allegory

寓言

Meaning

a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, often moral or political

Example

The novel is an allegory of the struggle between good and evil.

这本小说是善与恶斗争的寓言。

B2 noun /ˈpʌŋk.tʃər/

Puncture

穿孔

Meaning

a small hole in a tire that causes air to escape

Example

I had to fix a puncture in my bicycle tire this morning.

今天早上我不得不修理我的自行车轮胎上的一个穿孔。

C2 noun /ˈaɪ.sɔːr/

Eyesore

令人不悦的视觉效果; 恶心的景象

Meaning

something that is very ugly and unpleasant to look at

Example

The abandoned building has become an eyesore in the neighborhood.

废弃的建筑已成为社区中的眼中钉。

C1 noun /kæpˈtɪv.ɪ.ti/

Captivity

禁锢

Meaning

the condition of being imprisoned or confined

Example

After years of captivity, the prisoner was finally released.

经过多年的禁锢，囚犯终于被释放。

C1 verb /tiːm/

teem

充满

Meaning

to be full of or swarming with

Example

The forest teems with wildlife.

森林里充满了野生动物。

C2 noun /ˈpʌlkrɪˌtjuːd/

pulchritude

美丽

Meaning

physical beauty

Example

The actress was admired for her pulchritude as well as her talent.

这位女演员因她的美丽和才华而受到钦佩。

B2 adverb /ˈstɛdɪli/

steadily

稳定地

Meaning

in a regular and continuous way; without stopping or changing

Example

The company's profits have been increasing steadily.

公司的利润稳定增长。

B2 adjective /ˈstʌdid/

studied

深思熟虑

Meaning

carefully considered, deliberate, or planned

Example

Her response was calm and studied, not impulsive.

她的回答冷静而深思熟虑，非冲动。

B2 noun /ˈɡæl.ək.si/

Galaxy

银河系

Meaning

a system of millions or billions of stars, together with gas and dust, held together by gravitational attraction

Example

The Milky Way is the galaxy that contains our solar system and Earth.

银河系是包含我们太阳系和地球的星系。

C1 noun /ˈnɒnʃələns/

nonchalance

漫不经心

Meaning

A relaxed and calm state, showing lack of concern or interest.

Example

She answered the tough questions with surprising nonchalance.

她用出人意料的漫不经心回答了那些难题。

B2 adjective /dɪˈvoʊtɪd/

devoted

奉献的

Meaning

Very loving, loyal, or dedicated.

Example

She is a devoted mother who always puts her children first.

她是一个奉献的母亲，总是把孩子们放在第一位。

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 /ˈnoʊ.bəl/

Noble

高尚的；贵族的

Meaning

having high moral qualities; honorable; generous; of aristocratic birth

Example

His noble actions helped many people in need.

他的高尚行为帮助了许多需要帮助的人。

C1 adjective /wɪðˈdrɔːn/

withdrawn

孤僻

Meaning

quiet and shy; not wanting to talk to others

Example

After the incident, he became withdrawn and avoided his friends.

事件发生后，他变得孤僻，并避开了他的朋友。

B2 adverb /ˌfɜːrðərˈmɔːr/

furthermore

此外

Meaning

Used to introduce an additional point or idea; in addition.

Example

The plan is simple and, furthermore, it is affordable.

这个计划很简单，此外，它也很实惠。

A2 verb /pɒp/

pop

爆炸

Meaning

to make a short, sharp sound, or to burst or break with such a sound

Example

The balloon popped when I accidentally pricked it with a pin.

气球爆裂了，当我不小心用针戳它时。

B2 verb /kənˈvɜːs/

converse

交谈

Meaning

to have a conversation; to talk together

Example

They conversed about literature for hours.

他们谈了几个小时关于文学。

A1 pronoun /ðɛm/

them

他们

Meaning

used to refer to people or things previously mentioned or easily identified

Example

I saw them at the park yesterday.

我昨天在公园看到了他们。

A2 noun /ˈstjuːdiəʊ/

studio

工作室

Meaning

a room where an artist, photographer, musician, or broadcaster works

Example

The singer recorded her new song in the studio.

歌手在工作室录制了她的新歌。

C2 adjective /ˈpɛndjʊləs/

pendulous

幸福

Meaning

hanging down loosely; drooping

Example

The pendulous fruit weighed down the branch.

她收到奖项时，无法隐藏她的幸福。

B1 noun /slaɪd/

Slide

滑梯

Meaning

a smooth surface for sliding down; a piece of playground equipment

Example

The children enjoyed playing on the slide at the park.

孩子们在公园的滑梯上玩得很开心。

C1 adjective ˈɒptɪmaɪzd

optimized

优化, 改善, 更有效

Meaning

Made as fully perfect, functional, or effective as possible; improved to achieve maximum efficiency.

Example

The system has been optimized for faster performance.

系统已经针对更快的性能进行了优化。

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 /məˈlɪŋɡərər/

malingerer

装病的人

Meaning

a person who pretends to be sick to avoid duty or work

Example

The manager suspected that John was a malingerer.

经理怀疑约翰是一个装病的人。

C2 noun /ˌprɛsiˈɒsɪti/

preciosity

过度的精致

Meaning

Excessive refinement or affected elegance in language, style, or behavior.

Example

The author's preciosity made the novel difficult to read for some audiences.

作者的过度精致使得这本小说对于一些读者来说很难阅读。

A2 noun /blʌd/

Blood

血液

Meaning

the red liquid that circulates in the arteries and veins of humans and animals, carrying oxygen to and carbon dioxide from the tissues of the body

Example

The doctor took a blood sample for testing.

医生取了一个血样进行测试。

A2 noun /ˈpʌp.i/

Puppy

小狗

Meaning

a young dog

Example

The puppy wagged its tail when it saw its owner.

小狗摇着尾巴，当它看到主人时。

B2 noun /ˌæk.jʊˈzeɪ.ʃən/

accusation

指控

Meaning

A statement that someone has done something wrong or illegal.

Example

She made an accusation of theft against her colleague.

她对她的同事提出了盗窃指控。

C2 noun /prɪˈsɛntɪmənt/

presentiment

预感

Meaning

An intuitive feeling about the future, especially of something bad about to happen.

Example

He had a strong presentiment that the plan would fail.

他有强烈的预感，计划会失败。

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。

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。

B2 noun /ˌreɡ.jʊˈleɪ.ʃənz/

regulations

规定

Meaning

Rules or directives made and maintained by an authority.

Example

Strict regulations ensure fair practices.

严格的规定确保公平的做法。

C2 noun /ˈmʌɡwʌmp/

mugwump

独立于党派的人

Meaning

a person who remains independent from party politics or remains aloof from disputes

Example

He was called a mugwump for refusing to join either political side.

他因为拒绝加入任何政治派别而被称为马格旺普。

B2 noun /ˈsɜr.neɪm/

Surname

姓氏

Meaning

a hereditary name common to all members of a family; family name

Example

Please write your first name and surname on the form.

请在表格上写下您的名字和姓氏。

B2 verb /ˈdɛdɪkeɪt/

dedicate

奉献

Meaning

to devote time, effort, or oneself to a particular purpose or person

Example

She dedicated her life to helping the poor.

她献出了自己的生命来帮助穷人。

C2 noun /ɪˈklɛktɪˌsɪzəm/

eclecticism

折衷主义

Meaning

A method or practice of deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources.

Example

The architect’s work shows eclecticism by blending modern and traditional elements.

建筑师的作品展示了折衷主义，融合了现代和传统元素。

B2 noun /ˈlɪt.ər.ə.si/

Literacy

识字

Meaning

the ability to read and write; competence or knowledge in a specified area

Example

Adult literacy programs help people learn to read.

成人识字课程帮助人们学习阅读。

C1 adjective /ˈtraɪflɪŋ/

Trifling

微不足道的; 琐碎的; 不重要的

Meaning

of little importance; trivial; insignificant

Example

Don't worry about such trifling matters.

别为这些琐碎的事情担心。

B2 verb ɪmˈpaʊərɪŋ

empowering

授权

Meaning

Giving someone the authority or power to do something; making someone stronger and more confident.

Example

Empowering children can lead to societal progress.

授权儿童可以促进社会进步。

B2 verb /səbˈtrækt/

subtract

减去

Meaning

to take away a number or amount from another number or amount

Example

If you subtract 5 from 10, you get 5.

如果你从10中减去5，你得到5。

A1 noun /ˈsændwɪtʃ/

sandwich

三明治

Meaning

two pieces of bread with food such as meat, cheese, or salad between them

Example

I made a chicken sandwich for lunch.

我做了一个鸡肉三明治作为午餐。

C2 noun /naɪt ˈdʒæz.mɪn/

Night-jesmine

夜茉莉

Meaning

a fragrant flowering tree that blooms at night with small white flowers

Example

The night-jasmine tree blooms only after sunset with its tiny white flowers.

夜茉莉树只在日落后开出它的小白花。

C2 noun, adjective /ˈɡɒsəmər/

gossamer

轻薄物

Meaning

Something light, thin, and delicate, like a fine fabric or cobweb.

Example

The bride's veil was made of delicate gossamer fabric.

新娘的面纱是由精致的高萨梅尔布料做成的。

C1 noun /ˈfɔːreɪ/

foray

突袭 / 初步尝试

Meaning

A sudden short attack or attempt, especially into new activity or territory.

Example

The company made its first foray into the international market.

公司首次进军国际市场。

A2 noun /ˈtrævələr/

traveller

旅行者

Meaning

A person who is on a journey or frequently travels to different places.

Example

The traveller set out early in the morning to explore new lands.

旅行者一大早出发去探索新的土地。

B1 verb /ˈrɛdʒɪstər/

register

注册

Meaning

To enter or record officially on a list or in a book.

Example

You must register for the conference before the deadline.

您必须在截止日期前为会议注册。

C2 noun /ˈel.ɪ.fənt ˈæp.əl/

Elephant Apple

大象苹果

Meaning

a tropical fruit with a hard shell and acidic flesh

Example

Elephant apple is used to make delicious jams and pickles.

大象苹果被用来制作美味的果酱和腌菜。

B2 noun ˈlænd.mɑːk

landmark

地标

Meaning

An object or feature of a landscape or town that is easily seen and recognized from a distance; an important stage or turning point.

Example

The space restaurant is a landmark in innovation.

太空餐厅是创新中的一个地标。

C1 /splɪnt/

splint

夹板

Meaning

A rigid device used to support and immobilize a broken or injured body part.

Example

The doctor applied a splint to stabilize the patient's broken arm.

医生为病人的断臂稳定应用了夹板。

C1 adjective /ˈlɔː.fəl/

Lawful

合法; 合理; 有效; 公正;

Meaning

legal; legitimate; valid; just

Example

The judge confirmed that their actions were lawful and proper.

法官确认他们的行为是合法和恰当的。

A2 adjective /ˈkloʊ.sɪst/

closest

blanch

变得苍白

Meaning

to turn pale from shock, fear, or to briefly boil food to remove skin or prepare it

Example

She blanched at the sight of blood.

她看到血后吓得脸色苍白。

C2 verb /ˌriː.kəˈnɔɪ.tər/

reconnoiter

侦察

Meaning

to make a preliminary inspection or survey, especially of an area for military or strategic purposes

Example

The soldiers reconnoitered the area before advancing.

士兵们在前进前侦察了该区域。

C1 verb /ˌpoʊstˈdeɪt/

postdate

后置日期

Meaning

To assign a date later than the actual date to a document or event.

Example

She postdated the check to next month.

她把支票的日期改为下个月。

B2 noun/verb /rɪˈmɑːrk/

remark

Meaning

something that is said; a comment

Example

She made a remark about the weather.

她对天气做了一个评论。

C1 adjective /diːˈsɛntrəlaɪzd/

decentralized

去中心化

Meaning

Controlled by several local offices or authorities rather than one single one.

Example

The decentralized system allowed for more control at local levels.

去中心化的系统允许在地方层级进行更多的控制。

C1 noun /ˈlɪŋɡwɪst/

linguist

语言学家

Meaning

A person skilled in foreign languages or in the scientific study of language.

Example

She is a linguist who speaks six languages fluently.

她是一位能流利讲六种语言的语言学家。

C1 noun /ˈneɡ.lɪ.dʒəns/

Negligence

忽视

Meaning

failure to take proper care in doing something; carelessness

Example

The accident was caused by driver negligence.

事故是由司机的忽视引起的。

C1 adjective /ˈflæɡɪŋ/

flagging

变得疲惫、虚弱或失去热情

Meaning

becoming tired, weaker, or less enthusiastic

Example

After hours of work, his energy was flagging.

经过数小时的工作，他的精力正在减退。

C2 noun /ˈklɔɪstər/

cloister

回廊

Meaning

a covered walk in a convent, monastery, or cathedral, typically with a wall on one side and a colonnade open to a quadrangle on the other.

Example

The monks walked silently through the cloister.

僧侣们默默地走过了修道院的回廊。

B2 noun /slʌm/

Slum

贫民窟

Meaning

a poor urban area with substandard housing and squalid conditions

Example

The government is working to improve conditions in the slum.

政府正在努力改善贫民区的条件。

B2 noun ˌfʌŋk.ʃəˈnæl.ə.ti

functionality

功能性

Meaning

The quality of being functional; the ability to work or operate as intended.

Example

The new refrigerator has improved functionality.

新冰箱提高了功能性。

C2 adjective /ˌdaɪəˈtɒmɪk/

diatomic

双原子

Meaning

Consisting of two atoms.

Example

Oxygen is a diatomic molecule.

氧气是双原子分子。

C1 adjective /səˈtɪrɪk/

satiric

讽刺的

Meaning

Relating to or using satire.

Example

The novel takes a satiric view of urban life.

这部小说从讽刺的角度看待城市生活。

B2 adjective /ˈskɑː.lət/

Scarlet

猩红色

Meaning

a bright red color with a slightly orange tinge

Example

The scarlet roses in the garden looked magnificent in the morning light.

花园里的猩红色玫瑰在晨光下看起来非常壮丽。

C1 noun, verb /tɪndʒ/

tinge

轻微的颜色或味道

Meaning

a slight added color, flavor, or feeling; to add a slight amount of color or quality

Example

Her voice was tinged with sadness.

她的声音带着一丝悲伤。

B2 verb /əˈmend/

amend

修改

Meaning

to make changes or corrections to improve something; to modify

Example

They amended the contract to include new terms.

他们修改了合同以包括新的条款。

C1 adjective /kəmˈplɪsɪt/

complicit

共犯 (犯罪中)

Meaning

involved with others in an illegal activity or wrongdoing

Example

He was found complicit in the crime.

他在犯罪中被发现是共犯。

B2 verb /ˌriːəˈʃʊr/

reassure

安慰

Meaning

to say or do something to remove someone's doubts or fears

Example

The teacher reassured the students before the exam.

老师在考试前安慰了学生。

C1 adjective /ˈflʌstərd/

flustered

困惑

Meaning

in a state of confusion or agitation

Example

She appeared flustered after being asked so many questions.

她在被问了那么多问题后，看起来有些困惑。

B2 noun /ˈspɛk.tə.kəl/

spectacle

景象

Meaning

An impressive display or performance for viewers.

Example

The fireworks created a breathtaking spectacle in the night sky.

烟花在夜空中创造了一个惊人的景象。

C1 noun /ˈswiːt.miːt/

Sweetmeat

甜点

Meaning

a small piece of confectionery or candy; a sweet delicacy

Example

The children enjoyed the traditional sweetmeats during the festival.

孩子们在节日期间享受了传统的甜点。

B2 noun kənˌtæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən

contamination

污染

Meaning

The process of making something less pure by exposure to or addition of a poisonous or polluting substance.

Example

Contamination of air leads to health issues.

空气污染导致健康问题。

C1 noun /əˈpreʃ.ən/

Oppression

压迫; 虐待; 暴政;

Meaning

cruel or unjust treatment or exercise of authority; the state of being subject to harsh treatment

Example

The people fought against political oppression.

人民反对政治压迫而斗争。

C2 adjective /ˈækwɪˌlaɪn/

aquiline

鹰嘴形的

Meaning

curved like an eagle's beak; hooked

Example

He had an aquiline nose that gave him a distinguished appearance.

他有一个鹰嘴形的鼻子，给他增添了一种卓越的外观。

C2 noun /kænˈtɑː.tə/

cantata

康塔塔

Meaning

A vocal composition with instrumental accompaniment, typically in several movements, often involving a choir.

Example

The choir performed a beautiful cantata during the festival.

合唱团在节日期间演唱了美丽的康塔塔。

C2 verb /kənˈdʒɔɪn/

conjoin

联合

Meaning

to join together or unite; to combine

Example

The two rivers conjoin just before reaching the sea.

两条河流在到达大海之前汇合。

C1 adverb /rɪˈspek.tə.bli/

Respectably

以尊敬的方式; 体面地;

Meaning

in a way that is worthy of respect; decently; properly

Example

She was dressed respectably for the interview.

她为面试穿得体面。

B1 noun /ˌdʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

Generation

一代人; 生产;

Meaning

all the people born and living at about the same time; the production or creation of something

Example

Each generation faces unique challenges that shape their worldview and values.

每一代都面临着独特的挑战，这些挑战塑造了他们的世界观和价值观。

B2 adjective /ˈstuː.di.əs/

Studious

学霸; 专心学习

Meaning

characterized by diligent study; devoted to learning

Example

She is a studious student who spends hours in the library.

她是一个学霸，常常在图书馆待上好几个小时。

B2 noun /ˈɡɑː.mənt/

garment

衣物

Meaning

An item of clothing.

Example

She bought a new garment for the party.

她为派对买了件新衣物。

B2 noun /ˈfeɪbəl/

fable

寓言

Meaning

a short story, typically featuring animals as characters, that conveys a moral lesson

Example

Aesop’s fables are famous for teaching valuable lessons through simple stories.

伊索的寓言通过简单的故事传授宝贵的教训。

A2 adjective /ˈprɒpər/

proper

适当的

Meaning

conforming to accepted standards of behavior or morality

Example

He made sure to wear proper attire for the interview.

他确保为面试穿上了适当的服装。

B2 noun /ˈtɛlɪˌskoʊp/

telescope

望远镜

Meaning

An optical instrument used to make distant objects appear closer and larger by collecting and focusing light.

Example

The astronomer used a telescope to observe the distant planets.

天文学家使用望远镜观察遥远的行星。

C1 adjective /pərˈveɪsɪv/

pervasive

普遍的

Meaning

Existing in or spreading through every part of something

Example

Pervasive technology has become a fundamental part of daily life.

普遍的技术已成为日常生活的重要组成部分。

C2 noun /vɛkˈseɪʃən/

vexation

烦恼

Meaning

the state of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried

Example

She could not hide her vexation after the repeated delays.

她在反复的延迟后，无法掩饰她的烦恼。

C2 adjective /kəmˈprɛsəbl̩/

compressible

可压缩的

Meaning

Capable of being compressed or reduced in volume.

Example

Air is a compressible substance, unlike water.

空气是一种可压缩的物质，不像水。

B1 adjective /ˈmɑːrvələs/

Marvellous

了不起的; 奇妙的; 令人惊叹的

Meaning

extremely good; wonderful; causing great wonder

Example

The view from the mountain was marvellous.

山上的景色真是太棒了。

C1 noun ˌrɛk.əˈlɛk.ʃən

Recollection

回忆

Meaning

Remembering past events or information

Example

His recollection of childhood memories was vivid.

他对童年记忆的回忆很生动。

A2 noun /ˈmærɪdʒ/

marriage

幸福

Meaning

The legally or formally recognized union of two people as partners in a personal relationship.

Example

Their marriage lasted for over thirty years.

当她获得奖项时，她无法隐藏自己的幸福。

C2 verb /ɪˈvɪsəˌreɪt/

eviscerate

取出内脏，摧毁

Meaning

to remove the internal organs of; to deprive of essential content

Example

The critics eviscerated the movie for its weak storyline.

评论家因为电影的弱剧情而摧毁了电影。

C1 adjective ˈsɪŋ.krə.nəs

synchronous

同步

Meaning

Existing or occurring at the same time.

Example

Synchronous learning involves live online classes.

同步学习包括实时在线课堂。

B2 noun /ˈkʌvərɪdʒ/

coverage

报道

Meaning

The extent or scope of something, such as insurance protection or media reporting.

Example

The news channel provided extensive coverage of the event.

新闻频道对事件进行了广泛的报道。

C2 noun /ˈsɛnʃəns/

sentience

感知能力

Meaning

The capacity to feel, perceive, or experience subjectively.

Example

Many argue that animals possess sentience.

许多人认为动物具有感知能力。

C1 noun ˈmaɪ.krəʊˌnjuː.tri.ənts

micronutrients

微量营养素

Meaning

Essential nutrients required by organisms in small quantities throughout life to orchestrate a range of physiological functions.

Example

Micronutrients are essential for cellular function.

微量营养素对于细胞功能至关重要。

A2 noun ʃef

chef

主厨

Meaning

A professional cook, especially the chief cook in a restaurant or hotel.

Example

The chef specializes in avant-garde dishes.

厨师专门做先锋菜肴。

C1 noun /spɛk/

speck

斑点

Meaning

A very small spot, mark, or particle.

Example

There was a tiny speck of dust on the glass table.

玻璃桌上有一小片灰尘。

A2 verb /əˈtækt/

attacked

攻击了

Meaning

physically or verbally assaulted someone or something; launched an aggressive action against a target

Example

The soldiers attacked the enemy at dawn.

士兵在黎明时攻击了敌人。

C1 adjective /ˌwɛl tə ˈduː/

well-to-do

富裕

Meaning

Prosperous, wealthy, or financially comfortable.

Example

They belong to a well-to-do family in the city.

他们来自城市中的富裕家庭。

C2 adjective /ˌɪntərˈniːsaɪn/

internecine

内部冲突

Meaning

Relating to conflict within a group, often causing mutual destruction.

Example

The internecine conflict weakened the organization from within.

内部冲突削弱了组织内部的力量

C1 noun /truːp/

troupe

剧团

Meaning

A group of dancers, actors, or performers who work together.

Example

The theater troupe performed brilliantly on stage.

剧团在舞台上表现出色。

C2 noun /hæˈʃiːʃ/

hashish

哈希什

Meaning

a drug made from the resin of the cannabis plant

Example

The police arrested him for possessing hashish.

警方因持有哈希什逮捕了他。

B1 noun ˌɔː.ɡən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃənz

organizations

组织

Meaning

Organized groups of people with a particular purpose

Example

Organizations play a key role in policymaking.

组织在政策制定中发挥着重要作用。

B2 noun /ˈnuː.səns/

Nuisance

麻烦; 打扰;

Meaning

a person, thing, or circumstance causing inconvenience or annoyance

Example

The constant noise from construction is a real nuisance.

建筑施工的持续噪音是一种真正的麻烦。

B2 noun ɑːmd ˈkɒn.flɪkt

armed conflict

武装冲突

Meaning

A contest of armed forces; warfare between opposing military forces.

Example

Armed conflict resulted in widespread devastation.

武装冲突导致了广泛的破坏。