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C1 adverb /ˈvaɪtəli/

vitally

至关重要地
Meaning
in an extremely important or essential way; in a manner relating to life or vitality
Example
Access to clean water is vitally important for public health.
获得清洁的水对公共健康至关重要。
C1 adjective ɪˈræt.ɪk

erratic

不规则
Meaning
Unpredictable and inconsistent; not even or regular in pattern or movement.
Example
His erratic behavior confused his colleagues.
他的不规则行为让他的同事们感到困惑。
C1 noun /prəˌlɪf.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

proliferation

增殖
Meaning
Rapid increase in the number or amount of something; rapid multiplication or growth.
Example
The proliferation of malware is a growing concern.
恶意软件的增殖是一个日益严重的问题。
C1 noun ˌhaɪ.droʊˈpɒn.ɪks

hydroponics

水培
Meaning
Growing plants using nutrient-rich water instead of soil.
Example
Hydroponics allows crops to grow without soil.
水培技术允许作物在没有土壤的情况下生长。
C1 noun /ɪnˈdɪf.ər.əns/

Indifference

冷漠; 漠视; 冷淡
Meaning
lack of interest, concern, or sympathy; the state of not caring about something
Example
His indifference to his studies resulted in poor grades throughout the semester.
他对学业的冷漠导致了整个学期的成绩很差。
C1 adjective /ˈlæk.tɪk/

lactic

与牛奶或乳酸相关
Meaning
Relating to milk or lactic acid.
Example
Intense exercise can lead to a buildup of lactic acid in the muscles.
剧烈运动可能会导致肌肉中乳酸的积聚。
C1 noun /lɪˈɡæl.ə.ti/

Legality

合法性
Meaning
the quality or state of being legal; accordance with the law
Example
The lawyer questioned the legality of the contract.
律师质疑合同的合法性。
C1 noun /ˌluː.brɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

lubrication

润滑
Meaning
The action of applying a substance to reduce friction between surfaces in mutual contact.
Example
Lubrication of the eyes is essential for well-being.
眼睛的润滑对健康至关重要。
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 noun /sɪv/

sieve

筛子
Meaning
a utensil with a mesh or perforated bottom, used for straining or sifting
Example
She used a sieve to strain the pasta.
她用筛子过滤意大利面。
C1 noun /ˈsɒnɪt/

sonnet

十四行诗
Meaning
A poem of 14 lines using formal rhyme schemes, often about love.
Example
Shakespeare wrote many famous sonnets about love and beauty.
莎士比亚写了许多关于爱情与美丽的著名十四行诗。
C1 adjective /moʊˈmentəs/

Momentous

重要
Meaning
of great importance or significance; having far-reaching consequences
Example
The signing of the peace treaty was a momentous occasion for both countries.
和平条约的签署是两个国家的一个重要时刻。
C1 noun /dɪˈkɔː.rəm/

Decorum

礼仪; 体面; 尊严
Meaning
behavior in keeping with good taste and propriety; dignified and appropriate conduct
Example
The diplomat maintained perfect decorum throughout the heated negotiations.
这位外交官在激烈的谈判中保持了完美的礼仪。
C1 noun ˌoʊ.vɚˈɡreɪ.zɪŋ

overgrazing

过度放牧
Meaning
The practice of allowing livestock to graze to the point of damaging vegetation.
Example
Overgrazing leads to soil erosion and loss of biodiversity.
过度放牧导致土壤侵蚀和生物多样性的丧失。
C1 noun /ˈliːweɪ/

leeway

回旋余地
Meaning
Freedom to act within certain limits; extra space or time.
Example
The manager gave the team some leeway to finish the project.
经理给了团队一些回旋余地来完成项目。
C1 noun /ˈek.saɪl/

Exile

流亡
Meaning
the state of being barred from one's native country; enforced removal from one's homeland
Example
The political leader was forced into exile after the military coup.
政治领袖在军事政变后被迫流亡。
C1 noun /ˈzɛnəˌfoʊb/

xenophobe

仇外者
Meaning
a person who dislikes or fears people from other countries or cultures
Example
The politician was criticized as a xenophobe due to his anti-immigrant policies.
由于他反移民的政策,这位政治家被批评为仇外者。
C1 noun /ˈhjuːbrɪs/

hubris

傲慢
Meaning
excessive pride or self-confidence
Example
His hubris led to his downfall.
他的傲慢导致了他的垮台。
C1 verb /ɪˈdʒektɪd/

ejected

弹射
Meaning
to force someone or something to leave a place; to push or throw something out forcefully
Example
The pilot was ejected from the aircraft during the emergency.
飞行员在紧急情况下被弹射出飞机。
C1 noun /frəˈdʒɪl.ɪ.ti/

fragility

脆弱性
Meaning
The quality of being fragile; delicateness.
Example
The cornea's fragility increases with rubbing.
角膜的脆弱性随着摩擦而增加。
C1 noun /bɑːrˈbeəriən/

Barbarian

野蛮人; 未开化者;
Meaning
a person from an uncivilized group; someone who is cruel or brutal
Example
The ancient Romans considered anyone outside their empire to be barbarians.
古罗马人认为所有在他们帝国之外的人都是野蛮人。
C1 noun /joʊk/

Yoke

Meaning
a wooden crosspiece that is fastened over the necks of two animals and attached to a plow or cart; a burden or oppressive situation
Example
The oxen were joined by a wooden yoke.
这些牛被木制的轭连接在一起。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈskeɪðd/

unscathed

毫发无损
Meaning
Without suffering any injury, damage, or harm.
Example
She escaped from the accident unscathed.
她毫发无损地逃离了事故。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈruːli/

Unruly

不守规矩的; 乱七八糟的;
Meaning
difficult to control or manage; disorderly and disruptive
Example
The unruly crowd refused to follow the safety instructions.
那群无法控制的人群拒绝遵循安全指令。
C1 adjective /ˈflaʊəri/

flowery

花哨的 / 装饰的
Meaning
Full of flowers or overly elaborate in style or language.
Example
She wrote a flowery letter filled with poetic phrases.
她写了一封充满诗意的花哨信。
C1 adjective /ˌhɛtərəˈʤiːniəs/

heterogeneous

异质的
Meaning
consisting of different kinds or diverse elements
Example
The classroom was filled with a heterogeneous group of students.
教室里充满了一个异质的学生群体。
C1 adjective /ˌʌnˈpɑr.də.nə.bəl/

Unpardonable

不可宽恕的
Meaning
too bad to be forgiven; inexcusable
Example
His betrayal of trust was an unpardonable offense.
他的背叛是不可原谅的罪行。
C1 verb /ˈbəʊl.stər/

bolster

增强
Meaning
To support or strengthen; to prop up.
Example
The new policy aims to bolster economic growth.
新政策旨在促进经济增长。
C1 noun /ɡroʊv/

grove

林地 / 小果园
Meaning
A small group of trees growing close together.
Example
They walked through the orange grove.
他们走过橙树林。
C1 verb /blɜːrt/

blurt

突然说出
Meaning
to say something suddenly without thinking
Example
He blurts out the secret accidentally.
他不小心说出了秘密。
C1 verb, noun /ˈmʌstər/

muster

聚集 / 集合勇气
Meaning
to gather people, especially soldiers; to summon courage or strength
Example
He mustered enough courage to face the challenge.
他积聚了足够的勇气来面对挑战。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈkuːθ/

uncouth

粗鲁
Meaning
Lacking good manners, refinement, or grace; awkward or rough.
Example
His uncouth behavior shocked the guests at the party.
他粗鲁的行为让聚会上的客人感到震惊。
C1 noun /ˈpɜːrdʒəri/

perjury

伪证
Meaning
The offense of willfully telling an untruth in a court after taking an oath.
Example
She was convicted of perjury after giving false evidence.
她因在法庭上提供虚假证据而被判犯有伪证罪。
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 adjective /ˈweɪwərd/

wayward

叛逆的
Meaning
Difficult to control or predict because of unusual or perverse behavior.
Example
The teacher struggled to manage the wayward students.
老师很难管理那些叛逆的学生。
C1 noun /ˈʌndərˌteɪkər/

undertaker

殡葬员
Meaning
A person whose job is to prepare the dead for burial and arrange funerals.
Example
The undertaker prepared the body for the funeral service.
殡葬员为葬礼服务准备了尸体。
C1 noun /ˌæntɪˈsiːdənt/

antecedent

先例
Meaning
something that came before; a previous event, condition, or cause
Example
The cultural antecedents of this festival go back centuries.
这个节日的文化先例可以追溯到几个世纪前。
C1 noun /ˈmɜːrsəˌnɛri/

mercenary

雇佣兵
Meaning
a professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army; also used to describe someone motivated solely by money.
Example
The mercenary fought for whoever paid the highest wage.
雇佣兵为支付最高工资的人而战斗。
C1 adjective ˈɪn.lənd

Inland

内陆
Meaning
Situated in the interior of a country; away from the coast.
Example
Inland transport boosts local trade.
内陆交通促进了当地的贸易。
C1 noun /ˈbʌrə, ˈbʊrə/

borough

Meaning
A town, district, or administrative division, especially one with its own local government.
Example
Brooklyn is a borough of New York City.
布鲁克林是纽约市的一个区。
C1 noun /truːs/

truce

停战
Meaning
An agreement between enemies or opponents to stop fighting for a certain time.
Example
The two countries agreed to a truce after weeks of intense fighting.
经过几周激烈的战斗后,两国同意了停战协议。
C1 noun /ˈpraɪ.mər/ (US), /ˈprɪm.ər/ (UK)

primer

入门书籍,底漆
Meaning
A basic introductory book or a substance used to prepare a surface for painting.
Example
He read a primer on programming before starting his course.
他在开始他的课程之前,阅读了一本编程入门书籍。
C1 noun /ˈmɑːrtər/

Martyr

烈士
Meaning
A person who is killed because of their religious or political beliefs
Example
He became a martyr for the cause of freedom and democracy.
他为了自由和民主的事业成为了烈士。
C1 adjective ɔːˈspɪʃ.əs

auspicious

吉祥
Meaning
Favorable or bringing good luck and success
Example
The wedding was held on an auspicious day.
婚礼在一个吉祥的日子举行。
C1 noun /ˈdrɪz.əl/

Drizzle

毛毛雨
Meaning
light rain falling in very fine drops; a very light rainfall
Example
The gentle drizzle continued throughout the morning, making everything misty.
温和的毛毛雨持续了整个早晨,使一切都显得有些模糊。
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/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 /braɪn/

brine

盐水
Meaning
Water saturated with salt, often used for preserving food.
Example
The olives were stored in brine to keep them fresh.
橄榄被保存在盐水中以保持新鲜。
C1 adjective /ˈstoʊɪk/

stoic

冷静的, 无动于衷的
Meaning
Showing little or no emotion, even in difficult situations.
Example
She remained stoic during the crisis, never showing fear or panic.
她在危机中保持冷静,毫无恐惧或恐慌。
C1 noun /ˈdʒʊərər/

juror

陪审员
Meaning
a member of a jury who is chosen to hear evidence in a legal case and help make a decision
Example
The juror listened carefully to the witness’s testimony.
陪审员仔细听取了证人的证词。
C1 noun /bɑːm/

balm

香膏
Meaning
A soothing ointment or something that provides comfort or relief.
Example
The balm helped relieve the pain from her sunburn.
香膏帮助缓解她的晒伤疼痛。
C1 verb /ˈwɒloʊ/

wallow

打滚, 沉溺
Meaning
to roll about or indulge oneself in something excessively
Example
The buffalo likes to wallow in the mud on hot days.
水牛喜欢在热天在泥巴里打滚。
C1 noun/verb /liːʃ/

leash

牵引绳
Meaning
a strap or cord used to control or guide an animal; to restrain or control
Example
The dog was on a leash during the walk.
狗在散步时被牵引绳拴着。
C1 noun /ˈskɛptɪk/

skeptic

怀疑者
Meaning
A person who doubts or questions accepted beliefs or claims.
Example
The scientist was a skeptic of theories without solid evidence.
这位科学家对没有确凿证据的理论持怀疑态度。
C1 adjective əsˈtjuːt

astute

敏锐的或精明的
Meaning
Having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage.
Example
His astute observations helped solve the complex problem.
他的敏锐观察帮助解决了复杂的问题。
C1 noun /ˈweɪ.stɪdʒ/

Wastage

浪费
Meaning
the action of using or expending something carelessly or without purpose
Example
The company reduced food wastage by implementing better inventory management.
公司通过实施更好的库存管理减少了食品浪费。
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 adverb /əˈlɒft/

aloft

高空
Meaning
Up in or into the air; overhead.
Example
The kite was flying aloft in the clear sky.
风筝在晴空中高飞。
C1 verb /brɔɪl/

broil

Meaning
To cook food by direct heat, usually under a grill or over a fire.
Example
She broiled the chicken until it was golden brown.
她把鸡肉烤到金黄色。
C1 noun /ˌdɜːrməˈtɑːlədʒɪst/

dermatologist

皮肤科医生
Meaning
A doctor who specializes in the treatment of skin diseases.
Example
She consulted a dermatologist for her skin allergy.
她因皮肤过敏去咨询了皮肤科医生。
C1 noun /ˈhiːdənɪst/

hedonist

享乐主义者
Meaning
A person who believes that the pursuit of pleasure is the most important thing in life.
Example
She was called a hedonist because she always prioritized enjoyment over duty.
她被称为享乐主义者,因为她总是优先享受而非履行责任。
C1 adjective /ɪˈluː.sɪv/

Illusive

虚幻的; 看似存在但不真实; 欺骗性的
Meaning
deceptive; appearing to exist but not real; misleading
Example
The promise of easy money proved to be illusive and misleading.
轻松赚钱的承诺证明是虚幻和欺骗性的。
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 noun /ɪkˌsperɪˈmɛnteɪʃən/

experimentation

实验
Meaning
The process of performing a scientific procedure to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact.
Example
Experimentation leads to groundbreaking products.
实验引领创新产品。
C1 adjective /ˈpræk.tɪ.kə.bəl/

practicable

可行
Meaning
able to be done or put into practice successfully
Example
The plan is not practicable without more resources.
没有更多的资源,这个计划是不可行的。
C1 adjective /ˈsɔːrdɪd/

sordid

可耻的
Meaning
involving immoral or dishonorable actions; dirty or unpleasant
Example
The newspaper exposed the politician's sordid past.
报纸曝光了那位政治家的可耻过去。
C1 noun /ˌmɪdˈsʌm.ər/

midsummer

夏至中期
Meaning
The middle of summer, often around the summer solstice in June.
Example
We had a festival to celebrate midsummer.
我们举办了一个节日来庆祝夏至中期。
C1 noun /ˈtræpɪŋz/

trappings

外在标志
Meaning
the outward signs, features, or objects associated with a role, event, or status
Example
The king appeared with all the trappings of royalty.
国王带着所有的皇家标志出现。
C1 adjective /ˈseɪ.vər.i/

savory

美味的(咸的或辣的)
Meaning
Having a pleasant salty or spicy taste; morally acceptable.
Example
The restaurant serves a variety of savory dishes.
这家餐厅提供各种美味的菜肴。
C1 adjective /ˈɪrɪtəbl/

irritable

Meaning
easily annoyed or made angry
Example
She became irritable after working long hours without rest.
C1 noun /fɪlθ/

filth

肮脏
Meaning
dirty or disgusting matter; moral corruption
Example
The streets were full of filth after the storm.
暴风雨后街道上满是肮脏。
C1 adjective /ˌeɪˈsɛkʃuəl/

asexual

无性
Meaning
Without sexual feelings, associations, or reproduction through sex.
Example
Many plants reproduce through asexual methods like budding or splitting.
许多植物通过无性繁殖方式,如发芽或分裂,进行繁殖。
C1 verb /praɪ/

pry

窥探 / 干涉
Meaning
to look closely into something; to try to find out private information
Example
She tried to pry into her neighbor’s private life.
她试图窥探她邻居的私人生活。
C1 noun/verb /ˈdiːkɔɪ/

decoy

诱饵
Meaning
something or someone used to lure or mislead
Example
The hunters used a wooden duck as a decoy.
猎人们用一只木鸭作为诱饵。
C1 adverb /ˌɪnsɪˈdɛntəli/

incidentally

顺便
Meaning
by the way; used to introduce a remark not directly related to the main subject
Example
Incidentally, did you know that she studied in Paris?
顺便问一下,你知道她曾经在巴黎学习吗?
C1 noun /brəˈzɪər/

Brassiere

胸罩
Meaning
a woman's undergarment designed to support the breasts
Example
She bought a comfortable brassiere for daily wear.
她买了一件舒适的胸罩,适合日常穿着。
C1 noun /ˌæntiˈklaɪmæks/

anticlimax

反高潮
Meaning
A disappointing end after a big build-up of excitement or expectation.
Example
The movie's ending was an anticlimax after such a thrilling story.
电影的结局是一个反高潮,在如此激动人心的故事之后。
C1 verb /ˌʌndəˈreɪt/

underrate

低估
Meaning
to fail to recognize the full value or importance of something or someone
Example
Many people underrate the benefits of regular exercise.
许多人低估了规律锻炼的好处。
C1 noun /ˈdʒʌŋk.tʃər/

Juncture

关键时刻
Meaning
a particular point in events or time; a critical moment when important decisions must be made
Example
At this juncture, we need to make a crucial decision about our future.
在这个关键时刻,我们需要做出关于未来的重要决策。
C1 adjective /ˈmærɪtəl/

marital

婚姻的
Meaning
Relating to marriage or the relationship between husband and wife.
Example
They sought counseling to resolve their marital issues.
他们寻求咨询以解决他们的婚姻问题。
C1 noun /tʃɪt/

Chit

便条, 紙條
Meaning
a short note, typically a brief informal letter; a voucher for a sum owed
Example
She left a chit on the table asking him to call her back.
她在桌子上留了一张纸条,要求他回电。
C1 adjective /kənˈtraɪvd/

contrived

人为的或强迫的;不自然或自发的
Meaning
artificial or forced; not natural or spontaneous
Example
The ending of the movie felt contrived and unrealistic.
电影的结局感觉造作且不真实。
C1 noun /dɪsˈsɜːrvɪs/

disservice

损害
Meaning
A harmful action; something that does damage rather than help.
Example
Spreading false information is a disservice to the community.
传播虚假信息对社区是一种损害。
C1 adjective /ˈdʒiː.ni.əl/

genial

亲切
Meaning
friendly, cheerful, and pleasant
Example
She greeted us with a genial smile.
她带着一个亲切的微笑迎接我们。
C1 noun /ˈsæf.aɪər/

Saphire

蓝宝石
Meaning
a precious stone that is typically blue in color
Example
The royal crown was adorned with a large sapphire.
皇家王冠上镶嵌着一颗大蓝宝石。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈflɛksəbl/

inflexible

不灵活
Meaning
Not able to bend or change; unwilling to change ideas or behavior.
Example
His inflexible attitude made negotiations difficult.
他那不灵活的态度使谈判变得困难。
C1 verb /ɪnˈhɪbɪt/

inhibit

抑制
Meaning
to prevent or restrain someone or something from acting freely; to hinder
Example
Fear can inhibit personal growth.
恐惧可能会抑制个人成长。
C1 noun /vɪnˈjɛt/

vignette

小品
Meaning
A short, descriptive piece of writing or a brief scene.
Example
The author included a poignant vignette in the introduction of the book.
作者在书的序言中加入了一篇感人的小品。
C1 noun /nɒb/

Knob

门或抽屉上的圆形把手; 机器上的小圆形开关
Meaning
a rounded handle on a door or drawer; a small rounded switch on a machine
Example
He turned the brass knob to open the old wooden door.
他转动铜制的门把手,打开了那扇旧木门。
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 adjective /ˌniːoʊˈlɪθɪk/

neolithic

新石器时代的
Meaning
Relating to the later part of the Stone Age, when ground or polished stone weapons and tools prevailed.
Example
Neolithic communities began practicing agriculture and domesticating animals.
新石器时代的社区开始从事农业和驯化动物。
C1 adverb /ˈmerɪli/

Merrily

快乐地
Meaning
in a cheerful and joyful manner
Example
The children played merrily in the garden.
孩子们在花园里快乐地玩耍。
C1 noun /ˈlæb.ə.rɪnθ/

labyrinth

迷宫, 复杂的路径网络
Meaning
A complicated network of paths or passages; an intricate and confusing arrangement.
Example
The city's streets were like a labyrinth.
城市的街道像迷宫一样。
C1 noun /dɪˈfaɪəns/

defiance

反抗
Meaning
Open resistance or bold disobedience.
Example
The protest was an act of defiance against injustice.
抗议是反对不公正的反抗行为。
C1 noun /ˈdɪsɪdənt/

dissident

异见者
Meaning
A person who opposes official policy, especially that of an authoritarian state.
Example
The dissident was arrested for speaking against the government.
异见者因反对政府而被逮捕。
C1 adjective /pæˈseɪ/

passe

过时的; 过时
Meaning
no longer fashionable or current; out of date
Example
Some trends from last decade feel utterly passé now.
过去十年的一些趋势现在看起来完全过时了。
C1 noun /rɔ ˈtɜrmərɪk/

Raw Turmeric

生姜黄
Meaning
fresh unprocessed root of the turmeric plant used as a spice and medicine
Example
Grate raw turmeric into the curry for authentic flavor.
将生姜黄磨成粉加入咖喱中,以增加正宗的味道。
C1 noun /noʊz rɪŋ/

Nose ring

鼻环
Meaning
a piece of jewelry worn through a piercing in the nose
Example
She got a small gold nose ring for her birthday.
她在生日时收到了一个小巧的金鼻环。
C1 adjective /ˌæprɪˈhɛnsɪv/

apprehensive

担忧的
Meaning
feeling anxious or fearful that something bad will happen
Example
He was apprehensive about starting a new job in a foreign country.
他对在一个陌生的国家开始一份新工作感到担忧。
C1 noun /ˈtruː.ənt/

Truant

逃学的学生; 逃避责任的人
Meaning
a student who stays away from school without permission; a person who shirks duty
Example
The principal called the parents when their child was caught playing truant.
校长打电话给家长,当他们的孩子被抓到逃学时。
C1 verb /əˈfɪliˌeɪt/

affiliate

附属
Meaning
to officially attach or connect (a group or organization) to a larger body
Example
The school is affiliated with the local university.
学校与当地大学有合作关系。
C1 noun /ˈbærɪstər/

barrister

律师
Meaning
A type of lawyer in certain legal systems who specializes in courtroom advocacy and litigation.
Example
The barrister argued the case passionately before the judge.
律师在法官面前激情澎湃地辩论案件。
C1 verb /ˈpɪlfər/

pilfer

偷窃
Meaning
to steal things of small value or in small quantities
Example
The employee was caught pilfering office supplies.
员工在偷窃办公室用品时被抓住。
C1 verb, noun /ˌdɪsɪˈluːʒən/

disillusion

失望
Meaning
to cause someone to realize that something is not as good as they believed
Example
The scandal disillusioned many voters.
丑闻让许多选民失望。
C1 adjective /ˈed.jʊ.keɪ.tɪv/

Educative

教育性的; 启发性的; 信息丰富的
Meaning
providing education; instructive; informative
Example
The documentary was highly educative and informative.
这部纪录片非常具有教育意义且信息丰富。
C1 adjective /ˈmʌðərli/

Motherly

母性
Meaning
having qualities characteristic of a mother; caring and protective
Example
She showed motherly care and affection towards all the children.
她向所有孩子展示了母亲般的关爱和温情。
C1 adjective, noun /ˈmɑːrʃən/

martian

火星人
Meaning
Related to the planet Mars; or an imaginary being from Mars.
Example
The movie showed a Martian visiting Earth.
电影展示了一个火星人访问地球。
C1 verb /ˈʃrɪvəl/

shrivel

枯萎
Meaning
To become dry, wrinkled, and smaller due to lack of moisture.
Example
The flowers shriveled under the hot sun.
花朵在烈日下枯萎。
C1 noun /ˈsɛmbləns/

Semblance

表象; 外观
Meaning
the outward appearance or apparent form of something, especially when the reality is different
Example
There was only a semblance of order in the chaotic office.
在混乱的办公室里只有一种表象的秩序
C1 adjective /ɪˈnɔːrdənət/

inordinate

过度的
Meaning
Excessive or unusually large in degree.
Example
She spent an inordinate amount of time on her phone.
她在手机上花费了过多的时间。
C1 noun/verb kənˈdʒɛk.tʃər

conjecture

推测
Meaning
An opinion or conclusion formed on the basis of incomplete information; to form an opinion or supposition about something.
Example
The scientist's conjecture was later proven true.
科学家的推测后来被证明是正确的。
C1 verb /ˈɛkˌsaɪz/

excise

切除
Meaning
to cut out or remove completely, often by surgery
Example
The surgeon excised the tumor successfully.
外科医生成功地切除了肿瘤。
C1 noun ˌkɒn.əˈteɪ.ʃən

connotation

隐含的或暗示的意义
Meaning
The implied or suggested meaning of a word beyond its literal definition
Example
The word 'home' has a warm connotation of comfort and family.
‘家’这个词有着温暖的含义,代表着舒适和家庭
C1 verb /ˈɡrætɪfaɪ/

gratify

使满足,使高兴
Meaning
to give pleasure or satisfaction to someone
Example
It gratified him to know his work was appreciated.
知道自己的工作被欣赏,他感到满足。
C1 noun /ˈkaʊntərˌpɔɪnt/

counterpoint

对比点
Meaning
an argument, idea, or theme contrasting with another; also a musical term for independent melody
Example
Her calm attitude was a counterpoint to his anger.
她的平静态度是他愤怒的对比点。
C1 adjective bəˈnev.əl.ənt

benevolent

仁慈的, 慷慨的, 友好的
Meaning
Kind, generous, showing goodwill and kindness.
Example
His benevolent nature made him beloved.
他的仁慈天性使他非常受欢迎。
C1 noun ˌmɪs.kənˈsɛp.ʃən

misconception

误解
Meaning
A wrong idea or false understanding about something.
Example
There is a common misconception that success happens overnight.
有一个常见的误解,认为成功是一天之内发生的。
C1 noun /ɪˈrɛlɪvənsi/

irrelevancy

无关性
Meaning
the state of being unrelated or unimportant to the matter at hand
Example
The judge dismissed the argument because of its irrelevancy to the case.
法官因该论点与案件无关而将其驳回。
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 verb /rɪˈdʒuː.vɪ.neɪt/

rejuvenate

恢复活力
Meaning
To make or feel young, healthy, or energetic again.
Example
A vacation can rejuvenate the mind and body.
度假可以使身心焕发活力。
C1 verb /kəˈrəʊd/

corrode

腐蚀
Meaning
to gradually destroy or wear away metal or other materials through chemical action
Example
The iron pipes corroded over time due to exposure to water.
铁管因暴露在水中而随着时间的推移而腐蚀。