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C1 verb /ˈviːtoʊ/

veto

否决
Meaning
to reject or forbid a decision, proposal, or law
Example
The president decided to veto the new bill.
总统决定否决这项新法案。
C1 adjective /rɪˈmiːdiəl/

Remedial

补救的; 修正的; 治疗的;
Meaning
intended as a remedy; corrective; providing a cure;
Example
The students need remedial classes to improve their math skills.
学生们需要补习课来提高他们的数学技能。
C1 noun /ˌoʊvərprəˈdʌkʃən/

overproduction

过度生产
Meaning
The act of producing more of something than is needed or can be consumed.
Example
The economic crisis was caused by the overproduction of goods.
经济危机是由商品的过度生产引起的。
C1 adjective /ˈrɛzənənt/

resonant

共鸣的
Meaning
Deep, clear, and continuing to sound or echo.
Example
The resonant voice of the speaker filled the hall.
演讲者那共鸣的声音充满了大厅。
C1 adjective ˌprɒb.ə.bɪˈlɪs.tɪk

probabilistic

基于概率
Meaning
Based on probability; involving chance or statistical likelihood.
Example
The model follows a probabilistic approach to predictions.
该模型采用概率方法进行预测。
C1 adjective /ˈdesələt/

Desolate

荒凉; 孤独; 不毛
Meaning
deserted; lonely; barren
Example
The abandoned village looked desolate and empty.
废弃的村庄看起来荒凉且空荡。
C1 adjective /ˈsʌl.ki/

Sulky

脾气坏且沉默; 易怒
Meaning
bad-tempered and sullen; moody
Example
The child became sulky when he couldn't get his favorite toy.
孩子变得脾气坏，因为他无法得到自己最喜欢的玩具。
C1 adjective /nɪˈɡlɛktfʊl/

neglectful

疏忽的
Meaning
Failing to give proper care or attention.
Example
The neglectful parent left the child alone for hours.
疏忽的父母把孩子独自留下几个小时。
C1 adjective /dɪˈspɪrɪtɪd/

dispirited

沮喪
Meaning
Having lost enthusiasm, hope, or confidence; dejected.
Example
After losing the match, the team looked dispirited.
比赛失利后，团队看起来沮丧。
C1 noun /ˈpaɪ.ə.ti/

Piety

虔诚
Meaning
the quality of being religious or reverent; devout religious belief and practice
Example
His piety was evident in his daily prayers.
他的虔诚在他每天的祈祷中显而易见。
C1 noun /ˈlaɪtʃi/

Litchi

荔枝
Meaning
a small oval pink-red tropical fruit with white translucent flesh and sweet taste
Example
The litchi has a rough pink shell that you peel to eat the sweet white fruit inside.
荔枝有一层粗糙的粉红色外皮，你剥开它就可以吃到里面甜美的白色果实。
C1 noun /ˈwɪtʃ.krɑːft/

witchcraft

巫术
Meaning
the practice of magical skills, spells, and abilities
Example
In old times, many people believed in witchcraft.
在古代，许多人相信巫术。
C1 adjective /ˈrez.ə.luːt/

Resolute

坚决的；坚定的；不可动摇的
Meaning
determined; having a firm decision; unwavering
Example
She remained resolute in her decision to pursue her dreams.
她在追求梦想的决定中保持坚决。
C1 noun /ˈbrɛvɪti/

brevity

Meaning
Concise and exact use of words in writing or speech.
Example
The brevity of the speech kept the audience engaged.
C1 verb /trænsˈɡrɛs/

transgress

Meaning
to go beyond the limits of a moral law, command, or boundary; to sin
Example
He apologized after realizing he had transgressed the community's rules.
C1 noun /rɪˈliːf treɪn/

Relief Train

救援列车
Meaning
a train that carries emergency supplies and aid to disaster-affected areas
Example
The relief train arrived with food and medical supplies for the flood victims.
救援列车带着食物和医疗物资抵达洪水灾区。
C1 verb /ɪnˈdaɪt/

indict

起诉
Meaning
to formally accuse someone of committing a serious crime
Example
The grand jury decided to indict the politician for corruption.
大陪审团决定控告该政治家腐败。
C1 verb ɪˈnɪʃɪeɪtɪd

initiated

启动
Meaning
Caused a process or action to begin; started something.
Example
The project was initiated to enhance marine biodiversity.
该项目已启动以促进海洋生物多样性。
C1 adjective /ˈspel.baʊnd/

Spellbound

着迷的; 迷住的
Meaning
completely fascinated and unable to move or think about anything else; enchanted
Example
The children sat spellbound as the magician performed his tricks.
孩子们看到魔术师表演时都目瞪口呆。
C1 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈvɜːrsəbl/

irreversible

不可逆的
Meaning
Not able to be undone, changed, or reversed.
Example
The damage caused by the fire was irreversible.
火灾造成的损失是不可逆的。
C1 noun /kənˈfɛdərəsi/

confederacy

联邦
Meaning
a group of states, people, or organizations united for a common purpose
Example
The southern states formed a confederacy during the civil war.
南方各州在内战期间组成了联邦。
C1 verb /druːp/

droop

下垂
Meaning
to bend or hang downward; to become weak or tired
Example
The flowers began to droop in the heat.
花朵在热量下开始下垂。
C1 adjective ˌɪn.təˈdɪs.ɪ.plɪ.nər.i

interdisciplinary

跨学科的
Meaning
Relating to more than one branch of knowledge.
Example
The interdisciplinary approach in education enhances problem-solving skills.
教育中的跨学科方法提高了解决问题的能力。
C1 noun /ˈhɜː.mɪt/

Hermit

作为宗教修行生活在孤独中的人；远离社会的人
Meaning
a person living in solitude as a religious discipline; someone who withdraws from society
Example
The old hermit lived alone in a small cabin deep in the mountains, away from civilization.
这位年老的隐士住在山中的一间小屋里，远离文明。
C1 noun, adjective /dɪˈrɪvətɪv/

derivative

衍生物
Meaning
Something that is based on another source; in math, a measure of how a function changes.
Example
The film was criticized for being too derivative of earlier works.
这部电影因过于模仿早期作品而受到批评。
C1 noun /ˈɜːrθənˌwɛr/

earthenware

陶器
Meaning
pottery made of clay and hardened by heat
Example
The shop displayed beautiful earthenware pots and bowls.
商店展示了美丽的陶器罐和碗。
C1 adjective /pəˈnɪnsjələr/

peninsular

半岛状的
Meaning
Relating to or resembling a peninsula.
Example
The peninsular region is surrounded by water on three sides.
半岛地区三面被水包围。
C1 verb /bɪˈstoʊ/

bestow

授予
Meaning
To give or present something as a gift or honor.
Example
The king bestowed honors upon the brave soldiers.
国王授予勇敢的士兵荣誉。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkwes.tʃən.ə.bl̩/

Unquestionable

无可争议的; 确定的
Meaning
not able to be disputed or doubted; certain and beyond doubt
Example
Her honesty and integrity are unquestionable qualities.
她的诚实和正直是无可争议的品质。
C1 verb /ɪmˈpɒvərɪʃ/

impoverish

使贫穷
Meaning
To make someone poor or reduce the quality or richness of something.
Example
The long war impoverished the entire nation.
漫长的战争使整个国家贫困。
C1 noun /ˈrɛnɪˌɡeɪd/

renegade

叛徒
Meaning
a person who deserts or betrays an organization, country, or principles
Example
He was labeled a renegade after leaving the party and criticizing its policies.
他在离开党派并批评其政策后被贴上了叛徒的标签。
C1 adjective /ˈdeɪnti/

dainty

精致而美丽
Meaning
Delicately small, pretty, and often considered elegant.
Example
She wore a dainty necklace made of pearls.
她戴着一条由珍珠做的精致项链。
C1 noun /əˈkʌmpənɪmənt/

accompaniment

伴奏
Meaning
Something that goes together with or complements another thing, often music or food.
Example
The dish was served with a spicy sauce as an accompaniment.
这道菜与辣酱一起作为配菜提供。
C1 verb /ˈwɪð.ər/

wither

枯萎
Meaning
to dry up and die, typically used for plants
Example
The flowers will wither without enough water.
花朵没有足够的水分会枯萎。
C1 noun /ˌdɪspɛnˈseɪʃən/

dispensation

Meaning
An exemption from a rule or usual requirement; a system of order, government, or control.
Example
The school granted him a special dispensation to skip the exam due to illness.
C1 adjective /ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnsəbl/

comprehensible

可理解的
Meaning
able to be understood; intelligible
Example
The teacher explained the topic in a comprehensible way.
老师以一种可以理解的方式解释了这个话题。
C1 verb /ˈməʊbɪlaɪz/

mobilize

动员
Meaning
to organize or prepare people or resources for action
Example
The leader worked hard to mobilize the community for the protest.
领导者努力动员社区参与抗议。
C1 noun /lɒft/

loft

阁楼
Meaning
An upper room or space, often under the roof of a building.
Example
She converted the old loft into a modern studio.
她把旧阁楼改造成了一个现代化的工作室。
C1 adjective /flæmˈbɔɪənt/

flamboyant

华丽的、色彩斑斓的或自信的
Meaning
showy, strikingly bold or colorful; confident and lively
Example
His flamboyant style drew everyone's attention at the party.
他那华丽的风格吸引了派对上所有人的注意。
C1 verb /ˈstrætɪfaɪ/

stratify

分层
Meaning
to arrange or divide into layers, classes, or categories
Example
The researchers plan to stratify the data based on age groups.
研究人员计划根据年龄组对数据进行分层。
C1 verb /kwɛl/

quell

镇压
Meaning
To suppress or put an end to something, usually by force.
Example
The police were called to quell the violent protest.
警方被召唤以平息暴力抗议。
C1 noun /rɪˈspɒnsɪvnəs/

responsiveness

反应能力
Meaning
The quality of reacting quickly and positively
Example
The manager appreciated her responsiveness to customer feedback.
经理欣赏她对客户反馈的反应能力。
C1 noun /bɜːrθ/

Berth

卧铺; 船、火车或其他交通工具上的睡觉地方
Meaning
a sleeping place in a ship, train, or other vehicle; a place where a ship can dock
Example
I booked an upper berth on the overnight train.
我在夜间列车上预订了一个上铺。
C1 adjective /həˈred.ɪ.ter.i/

Hereditary

遗传的; 从祖先传承
Meaning
passed down through family genes; inherited from ancestors
Example
The hereditary disease was passed down through generations.
遗传性疾病通过几代人传递。
C1 verb /ɪkˈspaʊnd/

expound

详细阐述
Meaning
to present and explain in detail
Example
The professor expounded the theory in simple terms.
教授用简单的术语详细阐述了这个理论。
C1 adjective /ˈpæs.ə.bəl/

passable

可接受的
Meaning
good enough to be accepted, though not excellent
Example
The road is barely passable after the storm.
风暴过后，路几乎无法通行。
C1 noun rɪˈdʌndənsi

redundancy

冗余，过剩
Meaning
The state of being not or no longer needed or useful; superfluousness.
Example
The redundancy in the company's workforce led to many layoffs.
公司员工中的冗余导致了大量裁员。
C1 noun ˈfɜːr.vɚ

fervor

热情或热衷
Meaning
Strong passion or enthusiasm for something.
Example
He spoke with great fervor about his vision for the company.
他以极大的热情谈论他对公司未来的愿景。
C1 noun /ˈsɛvərəns/

severance

离职补偿
Meaning
the act of ending something, especially a relationship or employment; compensation paid upon termination
Example
The company offered him severance pay after his job ended.
公司在他工作结束后提供了离职补偿。
C1 noun /ˈmɛm.breɪn/

membrane

膜
Meaning
A thin layer of tissue or material that covers, separates, or connects structures.
Example
The cell membrane controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell.
细胞膜控制物质进出细胞的运动。
C1 noun /ɔːˈtɒmətən/

automaton

自动机器
Meaning
A machine that works automatically; also refers to a person who behaves like a machine, without thinking.
Example
He worked like an automaton, without showing any emotion.
他像自动机一样工作，没有表现出任何情感。
C1 adjective /ˈrɪkɪti/

rickety

摇摇欲坠
Meaning
Poorly made and likely to collapse; shaky.
Example
They crossed a rickety wooden bridge over the river.
他们过了一座摇摇欲坠的木桥。
C1 noun /ˈraɪtʃəsnəs/

righteousness

正义
Meaning
the quality of being morally right or justifiable
Example
His life was dedicated to righteousness and truth.
他的一生致力于正义和真理。
C1 noun /bruːˈtæləti/

brutality

残暴
Meaning
extreme cruelty or violence; savage or inhumane treatment
Example
The brutality of the attack shocked the entire community.
这次攻击的残暴震惊了整个社区。
C1 noun /bəˈtæljən/

battalion

营
Meaning
A large body of soldiers ready for battle, typically consisting of several companies.
Example
The battalion was deployed to the front line.
这个营被部署到前线。
C1 adjective /ˈræb.ɪd/

rabid

狂热的
Meaning
Having extreme or fanatical support for something; relating to or suffering from rabies.
Example
He was a rabid fan of the football team.
他是足球队的狂热粉丝。
C1 noun /dɪsˈɪntrəst/

disinterest

冷漠
Meaning
lack of interest or concern
Example
His disinterest in the project was obvious.
他对这个项目的冷漠是显而易见的。
C1 noun /ˌɪnˈdɪsəplɪn/

indiscipline

缺乏纪律
Meaning
lack of discipline or self-control; failure to obey rules or maintain order
Example
Indiscipline among the students disrupted the learning environment.
学生的缺乏纪律破坏了学习环境。
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。
C1 adjective tɪˈneɪ.ʃəs

tenacious

顽强
Meaning
Not readily letting go of, giving up, or separated from an object that one holds, a position, or a principle; persistent.
Example
Her tenacious spirit helped her overcome hardships.
她顽强的精神帮助她克服了困难。
C1 noun /ˈkɔːkəs/

caucus

政治会议
Meaning
A meeting of members of a political party to select candidates or decide policy.
Example
The party held a caucus to nominate their candidate for president.
政党举行了一个会议，提名他们的总统候选人。
C1 noun /ˌɑːrtʃˈbɪʃəp/

archbishop

大主教
Meaning
A senior bishop in charge of an archdiocese in the Christian Church.
Example
The archbishop delivered a sermon to thousands of people.
大主教对成千上万的人发表了布道。
C1 verb /ˈrevəl/

revel

陶醉
Meaning
to enjoy oneself in a lively and noisy way; to take great pleasure in
Example
They revel in their success.
他们沉浸在成功中。
C1 noun ˌvɛn.əˈreɪ.ʃən

veneration

崇敬
Meaning
Great respect; reverence; the action of regarding with great respect or reverence.
Example
Many cultures show veneration for their ancestors.
许多文化表现出对祖先的崇敬。
C1 noun ˈsʌfrɪdʒ

suffrage

选举权
Meaning
The right to vote in political elections; the principle of political representation.
Example
Universal suffrage was a key demand.
普选权是一个重要的要求。
C1 noun /ˈæbdəmən/

abdomen

腹部
Meaning
The part of the body below the chest and above the hips that contains the stomach and other organs.
Example
He complained of pain in his abdomen.
他抱怨腹部疼痛。
C1 adjective /ˈʃeɪp.ləs/

Shapeless

无形的
Meaning
having no definite or well-defined shape or form
Example
The fog created a shapeless mass in the distance.
雾气在远处形成了无形的团块。
C1 noun /ˈpʌndɪt/

pundit

专家
Meaning
An expert in a particular subject or field who is frequently called upon to give opinions to the public.
Example
Political pundits debated the election results on television.
政治专家在电视上讨论了选举结果。
C1 noun /luː/

lieu

代替
Meaning
Instead of; in place of.
Example
He gave money in lieu of flowers.
他给了钱代替花。
C1 adjective /ˈmaɪ.ɡrə.tɔːr.i/

Migratory

迁徙的
Meaning
moving from one place to another; characterized by seasonal movement
Example
Many birds are migratory and travel thousands of miles each season.
许多鸟是迁徙的，每个季节都要飞行几千英里。
C1 noun /ˈɡæmbɪt/

gambit

开局牺牲
Meaning
a calculated move or remark intended to gain an advantage, especially in chess or conversation
Example
His opening gambit in the debate caught everyone by surprise.
他在辩论中的开局牺牲让所有人都吃惊。
C1 adjective /frəˈtɜːrnəl/

fraternal

Meaning
Relating to brothers or brotherhood; friendly and supportive.
Example
The two nations maintain a fraternal relationship.
C1 verb /plʌm/

plumb

测量深度或仔细检查
Meaning
to measure the depth of water or examine closely
Example
They used a line to plumb the depth of the lake.
他们用一条线来测量湖的深度。
C1 noun /ˈkæv.əl.ri/

Cavalry

骑兵
Meaning
soldiers who fight on horseback; the part of an army formerly composed of troops on horseback
Example
The cavalry charged across the field with great speed.
骑兵以极快的速度冲过了田野。
C1 adjective /ˈmɔːrbɪd/

morbid

对令人不安或不愉快的主题的异常兴趣
Meaning
Having an abnormal interest in disturbing or unpleasant subjects such as death or disease.
Example
She had a morbid fascination with crime stories.
她对犯罪故事有一种莫比德的迷恋。
C1 adjective /ˈrævənəs/

ravenous

饥饿
Meaning
Extremely hungry; famished.
Example
After the long hike, she was ravenous and ate quickly.
长时间的徒步旅行后，她饿极了，吃得很快。
C1 adjective /ˈprɛdəˌtɔri/

predatory

掠食者/剥削者
Meaning
Relating to animals that prey on others; exploiting or victimizing others for personal gain.
Example
The predatory bird swooped down on its prey.
掠食性鸟类扑向它的猎物。
C1 adjective /pɜːrt/

pert

俏皮但迷人
Meaning
attractively lively or cheeky in manner or style
Example
She gave a pert reply that made everyone laugh.
她给了一个俏皮的回答，让所有人都笑了。
C1 noun /ˈmedoʊ/

Meadow

草地
Meaning
A piece of grassland, especially one used for hay
Example
The cows grazed peacefully in the green meadow.
奶牛在绿色的草地上安静地吃草。
C1 noun, verb /məˈnuː.vər/

maneuver

Meaning
a planned or skillful movement or action; to move skillfully or carefully
Example
The pilot maneuvered the plane through the storm.
C1 adjective /ˈperɪɡrɪn/

Peregrine

漫游的; 迁徙的; 旅行的
Meaning
wandering; traveling; migratory
Example
The peregrine falcon is known for its incredible speed.
游隼因其不可思议的速度而闻名。
C1 noun /ˈkæzəm/

chasm

裂缝 / 巨大差异
Meaning
a deep fissure in the earth's surface or a wide difference between people or ideas
Example
There was a great chasm between the two political parties.
两个政党之间有一个巨大的裂缝。
C1 verb /deɪz/

daze

Meaning
to stun or confuse someone temporarily with a shock or surprise
Example
The bright lights dazed the runners as they entered the stadium.
C1 adjective /əˈtjuːnd/

attuned

敏感的 / 调整好的
Meaning
Being receptive or sensitive to something; well adjusted or in harmony.
Example
She is attuned to the needs of her students.
她对学生的需求很敏感。
C1 adjective /ˌpriːdɪˈspoʊzd/

predisposed

倾向
Meaning
Likely or inclined to be affected by something in advance.
Example
She is predisposed to trust people easily.
她容易轻易相信别人。
C1 verb /ɪˈspaʊz/

espouse

支持
Meaning
To adopt or support a cause, belief, or way of life.
Example
She espoused the philosophy of nonviolence throughout her career.
她在整个职业生涯中支持了非暴力的哲学。
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。
C1 adjective /dɪˈfʌŋkt/

defunct

停用，废弃
Meaning
No longer existing, operating, or functioning.
Example
The company became defunct after the financial crisis.
这家公司在金融危机后不再运作。
C1 noun, verb /səˈpiːnə/

subpoena

传票
Meaning
a legal document ordering someone to attend court; to summon someone with such a document
Example
The witness received a subpoena to appear in court next week.
证人收到了传票，要求下周出庭。
C1 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈspjuːtəbəl/

Indisputable

不可争辩的; 不容否认的; 确定的
Meaning
impossible to deny or argue against; undeniable; certain
Example
The evidence against him was indisputable.
反对他的证据是不可争辩的。
C1 noun/adjective /ˈstɜː.lɪŋ/

sterling

英国货币 / 优秀
Meaning
British money, especially pounds; of excellent quality.
Example
She was praised for her sterling work on the project.
她因在项目中的出色工作而受到表扬。
C1 adjective /ˈpɪt.i.ə.bəl/

pitiable

可怜的
Meaning
deserving sympathy or compassion
Example
The stray dog looked pitiable in the rain.
那只流浪狗在雨中看起来十分可怜。
C1 noun /ˈpɛndənt/

pendant

吊坠
Meaning
a piece of jewelry that hangs from a chain worn around the neck
Example
She wore a silver pendant around her neck.
她戴着一个银色的吊坠在脖子上。
C1 noun /klæn/

clan

氏族
Meaning
a large family group or a close-knit community with shared interests or ancestry
Example
The entire clan gathered to celebrate the festival.
整个氏族聚集在一起庆祝节日。
C1 verb ˈsɪn.θə.saɪ.zɪŋ

synthesizing

合成, 结合, 以一致的方式呈现
Meaning
Combine (a number of things) into a coherent whole.
Example
He excels in synthesizing ideas from different sources.
他擅长将不同来源的想法进行合成。
C1 noun /ˈpæs.ɪ.fɪst/

pacifist

和平主义者
Meaning
a person who believes in peace and opposes war or violence
Example
She is a committed pacifist who campaigns against armed conflict.
她是一个坚定的和平主义者，致力于反对武装冲突。
C1 verb /ˈɛkstrɪkeɪt/

extricate

解救
Meaning
To free someone or something from a constraint or difficulty.
Example
The firefighters extricated the passengers from the wrecked car.
消防员将乘客从翻车的汽车中解救出来。
C1 noun /ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəˌbɪləti/

unpredictability

不可预测性
Meaning
The quality of being impossible to predict or anticipate.
Example
The unpredictability of the weather made the trip uncertain.
天气的不可预测性使得旅行充满不确定性。
C1 verb /ˈstɪp.jʊ.leɪt/

stipulate

规定
Meaning
to demand or specify a condition in an agreement or contract
Example
The contract stipulates that payment must be made within 30 days.
合同规定付款必须在30天内完成。
C1 adjective /spəˈrædɪk/

sporadic

零星
Meaning
Occurring irregularly or in scattered instances rather than continuously.
Example
The region experienced sporadic rain showers throughout the week.
该地区经历了整整一周的零星降雨。
C1 noun /liːtʃ/

Leech

水蛭
Meaning
an aquatic or terrestrial annelid worm with suckers at both ends; metaphorically, a person who extorts profit from others
Example
The leech attached itself to his leg while swimming.
水蛭在他游泳时附着在他的腿上。
C1 adjective /ˌmɒnəˈlɪθɪk/

monolithic

单片的
Meaning
Massive, uniform, and indivisible; resembling a large single stone or structure.
Example
The company maintained a monolithic structure resistant to change.
公司保持了一个抗变的单片结构。
C1 noun/verb /snɛər/

snare

陷阱
Meaning
a trap for catching animals; to catch or trap
Example
The hunter set a snare to catch rabbits.
猎人设置了一个陷阱来捕捉兔子。
C1 noun /teɪnt/

Taint

污点; 污渍; 腐败或污染
Meaning
a stain or mark that spoils something; corruption or contamination
Example
The scandal left a permanent taint on his reputation.
丑闻在他的声誉上留下了永久的污点。
C1 noun /baɪl/

Bile

胆汁
Meaning
a bitter greenish-brown alkaline fluid that aids digestion and is secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder
Example
The liver produces bile to help digest fats.
肝脏产生胆汁来帮助消化脂肪。
C1 adjective /ˈpəʊtəbl/

potable

可饮用的
Meaning
safe to drink; drinkable
Example
The villagers did not have access to potable water.
村民没有水源可以饮用。
C1 noun /ˌæn.ɪˈmɒs.ə.ti/

Animosity

敌意; 仇恨
Meaning
strong hostility or dislike; active hatred or ill will
Example
There was clear animosity between the two rival teams.
两支竞争队伍之间有明显的敌意。
C1 noun/verb ˈfɒr.ɪdʒ

forage

饲料，寻找食物
Meaning
Food for horses and cattle, especially dried hay or feed; to search for food.
Example
Animals forage for food during the winter months.
动物们在冬季寻找食物。
C1 noun ziːl

zeal

热情
Meaning
Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective; passion.
Example
She approached the project with great zeal and determination.
她以极大的热情和决心开始了这个项目。
C1 noun /kənˈsɜːvəˌtɪzəm/

conservatism

保守主义
Meaning
A political or social philosophy promoting traditional institutions and resistance to change.
Example
Conservatism values tradition and gradual development.
保守主义重视传统和渐进的发展。
C1 noun/verb /ˈsuː.tʃər/

suture

缝合
Meaning
A stitch or row of stitches holding together the edges of a wound or surgical incision.
Example
The doctor used a suture to close the wound.
医生使用了缝合线来闭合伤口。
C1 noun koʊˈhisɪv ˈjunɪts

cohesive units

凝聚的单元
Meaning
Groups or organizations that work together as unified wholes, with members closely bound together.
Example
Early humans formed cohesive units for survival.
早期人类为了生存，形成了凝聚的单元。
C1 noun /ˈʌndərˌwɜːrld/

underworld

地下世界
Meaning
The criminal world of organized crime or the mythical world of the dead.
Example
The detective spent years studying the secrets of the underworld.
侦探花了很多年研究地下世界的秘密。
C1 noun /ˌpærəˈnɔɪə/

paranoia

一种不合理且持续的感觉，认为别人想要伤害你或一直在监视你
Meaning
an irrational and persistent feeling that people are 'out to get you' or are constantly watching you
Example
His constant paranoia made it hard for him to trust anyone.
他不断的偏执让他很难信任任何人。
C1 noun səˌfɪs.tɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

sophistication

高度复杂性或精致的程度
Meaning
High level of complexity or refinement.
Example
The sophistication of modern AI technology is remarkable.
现代人工智能技术的复杂性令人惊叹。
C1 adjective /ˈæmərəs/

amorous

多情的
Meaning
Showing, feeling, or relating to romantic love or desire.
Example
He sent her an amorous letter filled with declarations of love.
他给她写了一封充满爱情宣言的情书。
C1 noun /ˌdiː.viˈeɪ.ʃən/

Deviation

偏差；偏离既定路线
Meaning
the action of departing from an established course; a departure from usual standards
Example
Any deviation from the established procedure must be reported immediately.
任何偏离既定程序的行为都必须立即报告。
C1 noun /ˈmæntl̩/

mantle

披风，责任
Meaning
A cloak or covering; also the layer of the earth between the crust and the core.
Example
The leader assumed the mantle of responsibility.
领导者承担起了责任的重担。
C1 noun /ˈmæl.ɪt/

Mallet

橡胶锤
Meaning
a hammer with a large head, typically made of wood
Example
The carpenter used a rubber mallet to avoid damaging the wood.
木匠使用橡胶锤来避免损坏木材。
C1 noun /ˈɡriːvəns/

grievance

幸福
Meaning
A real or imagined cause for complaint, especially unfair treatment.
Example
The workers voiced their grievances to the management.
当她获得奖项时，她无法掩饰她的幸福。
C1 verb /ˈfɔːrtɪˌfaɪ/

fortify

加强
Meaning
To strengthen a place, person, or thing physically or mentally.
Example
They fortified the city walls to protect against invasion.
他们加固了城市的墙壁，以防止入侵。