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B1 noun /weɪst/

Waist

腰部
Meaning
the part of the human body below the ribs and above the hips
Example
She tied a belt around her waist.
她把腰带系在腰部。
A2 verb /sɔːrt/

sort

排序
Meaning
to arrange or categorize something
Example
Please sort the files by date.
请按日期排序文件。
C2 adjective /hɪk/

Hick

乡巴佬; 农民
Meaning
unsophisticated person from a rural area; country bumpkin
Example
He had a hick accent from growing up in a small town.
他有着乡巴佬的口音，因为他在一个小镇长大。
C2 adjective /ˈruːmi/

rheumy

泪眼
Meaning
Watery, especially referring to the eyes.
Example
His rheumy eyes showed signs of age and fatigue.
他那泪眼朦胧的眼睛显示出年龄和疲劳的迹象。
C1 adjective /ˈsaʊnd.pruːf/

Sound-proof

隔音的; 防止声音进出
Meaning
impervious to sound; preventing sound from entering or leaving
Example
The recording studio has sound-proof walls.
录音室有隔音墙。
C1 adjective /ˈpaɪ.əs/

Pious

虔诚的
Meaning
devoutly religious; showing reverence for God
Example
The pious monk spent hours in prayer every day.
这位虔诚的僧侣每天花费数小时祈祷。
B2 noun /ˌep.ɪˈdem.ɪk/

Epidemic

流行病
Meaning
a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community
Example
The flu epidemic affected thousands of people across the country.
流感疫情影响了全国成千上万的人。
C2 adjective /ˌpɑːrsɪˈmoʊniəs/

parsimonious

吝啬
Meaning
unwilling to spend money or use resources; stingy
Example
The company was too parsimonious to invest in better equipment.
公司太吝啬，无法投资更好的设备。
C1 noun /ˌriːhəˌbɪlɪˈteɪʃən/

rehabilitation

幸福
Meaning
the process of restoring someone or something to health or normal life through training or therapy
Example
After the accident, he went through months of rehabilitation to walk again.
她无法掩饰自己获得奖项时的喜悦。
B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈɡoʊ/

undergo

经历
Meaning
to go through something, especially something unpleasant or difficult
Example
She had to undergo surgery to recover.
她不得不接受手术以恢复。
B2 noun /əˌbriːviˈeɪʃən/

abbreviation

缩写
Meaning
a shortened form of a word or phrase
Example
NASA is an abbreviation for National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
NASA 是 National Aeronautics and Space Administration 的缩写。
C2 verb /ˈbeɪɪŋ/

baying

狂吠
Meaning
making a loud, prolonged barking or howling sound, especially of dogs
Example
The baying of the hounds echoed through the forest.
猎犬的叫声在森林中回响。
C2 adjective /ˈmɜːrkəntaɪl/

mercantile

商业的
Meaning
related to trade or commerce
Example
The city grew rapidly due to its mercantile activities.
由于其商业活动，这座城市迅速发展。
C2 noun /ɪkˈsɔːr.ə/

Ixora

伊克索拉
Meaning
a tropical flowering shrub with clusters of small bright red, orange, or yellow flowers
Example
The bright red ixora bushes lined the pathway to the tropical garden.
亮红色的伊克索拉灌木排成行，沿着通往热带花园的小径。
B2 verb /prɪˈsiːd/

precede

先行
Meaning
to come before something in time, order, or position
Example
A brief introduction precedes each chapter.
简短的介绍先于每一章。
B2 adjective rəʊˈbʌst

robust

强壮
Meaning
Strong and healthy; vigorous; able to withstand or overcome adverse conditions.
Example
The robust infrastructure ensures reliable communication.
强大的基础设施确保可靠的通信。
C1 noun /trʌsˈtiː/

trustee

受托人
Meaning
a person who holds or manages property or assets for the benefit of others
Example
She was appointed as the trustee of the family estate.
她被任命为家庭财产的受托人。
B2 noun, adjective /tɑːrt/

tart

Meaning
A small pie with a sweet or savory filling; or having a sharp, sour taste.
Example
She served a delicious apple tart for dessert.
C2 noun /ˈhɒɡz.hɛd/

hogshead

大桶
Meaning
A large cask or barrel, traditionally used for storing liquids like wine or beer.
Example
The cellar was filled with hogsheads of ale.
地下室里堆满了啤酒的大桶。
C1 adjective /ˈɡʌl.ə.bəl/

gullible

容易上当的
Meaning
Easily deceived or tricked.
Example
She was so gullible that she believed every rumor.
她如此容易上当，以至于相信了每个谣言。
C1 noun /ˈkæviˌæt/

caveat

警告
Meaning
a warning or condition to be considered before taking action
Example
The proposal was accepted with one caveat.
该提案在附带警告的情况下被接受。
B1 adjective dɪˈleɪd

delayed

延迟的
Meaning
Late or postponed; happening later than planned or expected.
Example
The Artemis mission was delayed due to technical challenges.
阿耳忒弥斯任务由于技术问题被延迟。
B2 noun /ˈɔɪ.stər/

Oyster

生蚝
Meaning
a type of shellfish that can be eaten and sometimes contains pearls
Example
She ordered fresh oysters at the seafood restaurant.
她在海鲜餐厅点了新鲜的生蚝。
C2 noun /ˈvaɪnəri/

vinery

葡萄园
Meaning
A place where vines are cultivated, especially a vineyard or greenhouse for vines.
Example
The old vinery was filled with grapevines.
旧的葡萄园里满是葡萄藤。
C2 noun /ˈbækənæl/

bacchanal

狂欢派对
Meaning
A noisy party involving drinking and revelry.
Example
The festival turned into a wild bacchanal by midnight.
节日到半夜变成了一个狂欢派对。
C1 verb /ˈkaʊər/

cower

因恐惧而蹲下
Meaning
to crouch down in fear
Example
The child cowered behind the sofa during the thunderstorm.
孩子在雷暴中躲在沙发后面。
B2 verb /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/

diminish

Meaning
to make or become less; to reduce in size, importance, or value
Example
Over time, his influence in the company began to diminish.
B2 noun /kəˈrɪz.mə/

charisma

个人魅力
Meaning
Compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others.
Example
His charisma helped him become a great leader.
他的个人魅力帮助他成为一位伟大的领导者。
B2 noun/verb /ræft/

raft

筏
Meaning
A flat structure made of logs or planks tied together, used as a boat or floating platform; to travel or transport on such a structure.
Example
They built a raft to cross the river.
他们建造了一只筏子来过河。
B2 verb əˈpɔɪn.tɪd

appointed

任命
Meaning
Assign a job or role to someone; designate someone to a position.
Example
Appointed officials carry significant responsibilities.
任命的官员承担重要责任。
C1 adjective /ˌkaʊntərɪnˈtuːɪtɪv/

counterintuitive

反直觉的
Meaning
contrary to what one would intuitively expect
Example
His approach seems counterintuitive but it actually works.
他的做法看起来很反直觉，但实际上很有效。
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。
C1 verb /səbˈvɜːrt/

subvert

Meaning
to undermine or overthrow an established system, authority, or institution
Example
The rebels tried to subvert the government.
C2 noun /spʌndʒ ɡɔːrd/

Sponse gourd

海绵瓜
Meaning
a fibrous gourd that becomes sponge-like when dried, used for cleaning and in cooking when young
Example
The sponge gourd can be eaten when young or dried to make natural scrubbers.
海绵瓜可以在年轻时食用，或者干燥后制成天然海绵。
B1 noun kəˈpæs.ə.ti

capacity

容量
Meaning
The maximum amount that something can contain or produce; the ability or power to do or understand something.
Example
The cable has the capacity to handle vast data traffic.
这根电缆有能力处理大量数据流量。
C2 adjective /ˈfɪliəl/

filial

与儿子或女儿有关；表现出对父母的尊重或爱
Meaning
relating to a son or daughter; showing respect or affection toward parents
Example
He showed filial respect by caring for his aging parents.
他通过照顾年迈的父母展示了孝顺。
C1 noun /fɪkˈseɪ.ʃən/

fixation

固执的兴趣或对某事或某人的执念
Meaning
An obsessive interest in or feeling about someone or something.
Example
His fixation on perfectionism delayed project completion.
他对完美主义的固执导致项目完成的延迟。
C2 adjective /prɪˈhɛnsɪbəl/

prehensible

可抓取的
Meaning
capable of being grasped or seized
Example
The tool has a prehensible handle that improves safety.
这个工具有一个可抓取的把手，能提高安全性。
C1 verb /koʊks/

coax

劝说
Meaning
to persuade someone gently or gradually to do something
Example
She managed to coax the cat out of the tree with some food.
她设法用一些食物把猫从树上劝下来。
C2 noun /troʊθ/

troth

誓言, 忠誠
Meaning
Faith or loyalty when pledged in a solemn agreement or vow, especially in marriage.
Example
He pledged his troth to her before the gathering.
他在集會前向她許下了他的誓言。
C2 adjective /prɪˈzʌmptɪv/

presumptive

推定的
Meaning
Based on probability or assumption rather than proof.
Example
She is the presumptive nominee for the party.
她是该党的推定候选人。
B1 noun faʊnˈdeɪʃən

foundation

基础
Meaning
The lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level.
Example
The foundation of the building was laid with strong materials.
建筑物的基础是用坚固的材料铺设的。
C2 noun /ˈænɪməlˌkjuːl/

animalcule

微生物
Meaning
A microscopic animal, especially a protozoan or other minute organism.
Example
The scientist observed an animalcule moving under the microscope.
科学家在显微镜下观察到一个微生物在移动。
C2 noun /ˈsuːθˌseɪər/

soothsayer

预言家
Meaning
a person who claims to predict the future
Example
The king consulted a soothsayer before going to war.
国王在出征前咨询了一个算命师。
C2 verb /bɪˈθɪŋk/

bethink

回想
Meaning
to cause oneself to consider or remember something
Example
He bethought himself of the promise he had made.
他想起了他曾做出的承诺。
B1 noun freɪzɪz

phrases

短语
Meaning
A small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit, typically forming a component of a clause.
Example
Learn common phrases for daily use.
学习日常使用的常见短语。
B1 noun /pərˈsɛntɪdʒ/

percentage

百分比
Meaning
a proportion or share in relation to a whole
Example
The percentage of students who passed the exam was high.
通过考试的学生百分比很高。
C1 noun /djʊˈrɛs/

duress

胁迫
Meaning
threats, violence, or pressure used to force someone to do something
Example
She signed the contract under duress.
她在胁迫下签署了合同。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈflæməbəl/

Inflammable

易燃; 可燃
Meaning
easily set on fire; flammable; combustible
Example
The inflammable material caught fire quickly.
易燃材料很快着火了。
C2 noun /ˈpraɪəri/

priory

修道院
Meaning
a small monastery or convent governed by a prior or prioress
Example
The old priory was converted into a museum.
那个古老的修道院被改造成了博物馆。
C1 noun ˈdɛf.ər.əns

deference

尊敬
Meaning
Humble submission and respect.
Example
He showed deference to his elderly mentor.
他向他的老年导师表示尊敬。
B2 noun /ˈpaɪpˌlaɪn/

pipeline

管道
Meaning
a long tube through which liquids or gases are transported
Example
The company is building a new pipeline to transport natural gas.
该公司正在建造一条新的管道来运输天然气。
B2 adjective /ˈvɪɡ.ər.əs/

vigorous

充满活力
Meaning
Characterized by high energy and vitality.
Example
Regular exercise keeps the body vigorous and healthy.
定期锻炼保持身体充满活力和健康。
B1 noun /ədˈmɪʃ.ən/

Admission

入学; 接受
Meaning
the process of entering or being allowed to enter a school or organization; accepting that something is true
Example
She gained admission to Harvard University.
她获得了哈佛大学的入学许可。
C2 noun /sɛnˈtjʊəriən/

centurion

百夫长
Meaning
A commander of a unit of one hundred soldiers in the ancient Roman army.
Example
The centurion led his men into battle with courage.
百夫长带领他的士兵英勇作战。
A1 noun /striːt/

street

街道
Meaning
a public road in a city or town, typically with buildings on one or both sides
Example
He walked down the street to the park.
他走在街上去公园。
B2 adjective /ˈfes.tɪv/

Festive

节日的; 欢乐的; 节庆的
Meaning
joyful; celebratory; having the characteristics of a festival
Example
The house looked festive with colorful decorations.
房子看起来很有节日气氛，装饰色彩斑斓。
C2 adjective /prəˈhɪbɪtɔːri/

prohibitory

禁止的
Meaning
Serving or tending to prohibit or forbid.
Example
The prohibitory laws were strictly enforced in the region.
禁止性的法律在该地区严格执行。
C1 noun, adjective /ˈɡʊrmeɪ/

gourmet

美食家
Meaning
A person who appreciates fine food and drink; also refers to high-quality food.
Example
They went to a gourmet restaurant to celebrate their anniversary.
他们去了一家美食家餐厅庆祝他们的周年纪念。
C1 verb /ˈblækən/

blacken

使变黑
Meaning
to make something black or darker; to stain, soil, or tarnish
Example
Smoke from the fire began to blacken the walls.
火灾的烟开始把墙壁熏黑了。
A2 noun /soʊp/

Soap

肥皂
Meaning
a cleaning agent made from fats or oils and used for washing
Example
Please wash your hands with soap and water.
请用肥皂和水洗手。
B2 noun /ˈwɒrənti/

warranty

保修期
Meaning
A written guarantee given by a manufacturer or seller promising to repair or replace a product if necessary within a specified period.
Example
The laptop comes with a two-year warranty.
这台笔记本电脑附带两年的保修期。
B1 adjective /ˈæŋk.ʃəs/

Anxious

焦虑的; 担心的
Meaning
feeling worried or nervous; eager with concern
Example
She felt anxious about her upcoming job interview.
她因即将到来的面试而感到焦虑。
B2 noun /diːp ˈkʌlər/

Deep colour

深色
Meaning
a rich, intense, or dark shade of any color
Example
The artist used deep colours to create a dramatic effect.
艺术家使用深色调来创造戏剧性的效果。
C2 noun /sɑːrˈkɒfəɡəs/

sarcophagus

石棺
Meaning
A stone coffin, often decorated, used in ancient times.
Example
The museum displayed a beautifully carved sarcophagus from ancient Egypt.
博物馆展示了来自古埃及的美丽雕刻的石棺。
B2 adverb /aɪˈrɒnɪkli/

ironically

具有讽刺意味地
Meaning
in a way that is contrary to what is expected or intended
Example
Ironically, the fire station burned down.
具有讽刺意味地，消防站着火了。
B1 adjective /rɪˈtaɪərd/

Retired

退休
Meaning
having left one's job and ceased to work; withdrawn from activity
Example
My retired grandfather enjoys gardening in his free time.
我的退休祖父喜欢在空闲时间种花。
B1 noun /ˈspɪn.ɪtʃ/

Spinach

菠菜
Meaning
a vegetable with large dark green leaves that are eaten cooked or uncooked
Example
Fresh spinach is very nutritious.
新鲜的菠菜非常有营养。
B2 noun /ˈmoʊ.tɪv/

Motive

动机; 原因; 驱动力
Meaning
a reason for doing something; what drives someone to act
Example
The police are investigating the motive for the crime.
警方正在调查犯罪的动机。
C2 noun /əˈluː.vi.əm/

alluvium

冲积土
Meaning
Fertile soil deposited by flowing water, especially in riverbanks.
Example
The alluvium in riverbanks is highly fertile for agriculture.
河岸上的冲积土对农业非常肥沃。
A1 verb /seɪ/

say

说
Meaning
to speak words; to express something in words
Example
She said hello to me.
她对我说了你好。
A1 noun ˈfoʊtoʊz

Photos

照片
Meaning
Photographs; pictures taken with a camera.
Example
Adding photos to a family tree makes it more personal.
将照片添加到家谱中使它更具个人色彩。
B1 noun /ˈlæftər/

laughter

笑声
Meaning
the act or sound of laughing
Example
The room was filled with laughter.
房间里充满了笑声。
A2 noun /spɒt/

spot

地点
Meaning
a particular place or position
Example
I found a great spot for a picnic in the park.
我在公园里找到了一个很好的野餐地点。
B2 verb /kənˈfaɪd/

confide

Meaning
To tell someone about a secret or private matter while trusting them not to repeat it.
Example
He confided his worries to his best friend.
B1 noun /ruːˈtiːn/

routine

日常工作, 习惯, 固定顺序
Meaning
A sequence of actions regularly followed; a fixed program.
Example
A well-structured routine improves productivity.
一个良好的结构化的日常生活提高了生产力。
C2 verb /læmˈbeɪst/

lambaste

严厉批评
Meaning
to criticize someone or something harshly; to reprimand severely
Example
The teacher lambasted the students for not completing their homework.
老师因学生未完成作业而严厉批评了他们。
C1 noun, adjective /ˈlæksətɪv/

laxative

泻药
Meaning
A medicine or substance that stimulates bowel movements; tending to loosen or relieve constipation.
Example
The doctor prescribed a mild laxative for her condition.
医生为她的病情开了轻度泻药。
C1 adjective /ˈpjuːtrɪd/

putrid

腐烂的
Meaning
decayed and emitting a foul smell
Example
The garbage smelled putrid after days in the sun.
垃圾在阳光下几天后开始发臭，变得腐烂。
C2 noun /ˈsɜːrfɪt/

surfeit

过量
Meaning
an excessive amount of something
Example
There was a surfeit of food at the festival.
节日上食物过量。
C2 noun /ˈkæriən/

carrion

腐肉
Meaning
the decaying flesh of dead animals
Example
Vultures feed on carrion left in the fields.
秃鹫在田野中觅食腐肉。
B2 noun /maɪˈnɔːr.ɪ.ti/

minority

少数
Meaning
A smaller number or part, especially a group differing from the majority.
Example
The law aims to protect the rights of ethnic minorities.
法律旨在保护少数民族的权利。
B1 noun trend

trend

趋势
Meaning
A general direction in which something is developing or changing; a pattern or tendency.
Example
The current trend of deforestation is alarming.
当前的森林砍伐趋势令人担忧。
B2 verb /ɪnˈtaɪtəl/

entitle

授予权利
Meaning
to give someone the right to have or do something
Example
Employees are entitled to receive paid holidays.
员工有权享受带薪假期。
A1 adjective /ʃɔːrt/

Short

短的; 简短的
Meaning
having a small length, height, or duration; not long
Example
The meeting was very short, lasting only ten minutes.
会议非常短，仅持续了十分钟。
C1 noun /kəmˈpʌl.ʃən/

Compulsion

强迫; 强制;
Meaning
the action or state of forcing or being forced to do something; an irresistible urge to behave in a certain way
Example
He felt a strong compulsion to check his phone every few minutes.
他感到强烈的冲动，每隔几分钟就检查一次手机。
B2 noun ˈkwəʊ.tə

quota

配额
Meaning
A limited or fixed number or amount of people or things, in particular.
Example
The quota reform was a key demand.
配额改革是一个关键要求。
B2 noun /ˈmɜːrsi/

Mercy

仁慈
Meaning
Compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone whom it is in one's power to punish
Example
The judge showed mercy and gave him a lighter sentence.
法官展现了仁慈，并给了他更轻的判决。
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 /əbˈsɛʃən/

obsession

痴迷
Meaning
An idea, thought, or concern that continually preoccupies or intrudes on a person's mind.
Example
His obsession with success drove him to work day and night.
他对成功的痴迷促使他日夜工作。
B2 verb /ˈmæk.sɪ.maɪz/

maximize

最大化
Meaning
to increase something as much as possible
Example
The company aims to maximize its profits this year.
公司今年旨在最大化其利润。
C2 adjective əˈsɪd.ju.əs

assiduous

勤奋或刻苦
Meaning
Showing great care and perseverance; diligent and hardworking.
Example
His assiduous efforts led to a successful career.
他的勤奋努力带来了成功的事业。
C1 noun /ʃəˈreɪd/

charade

假面舞会, 模仿游戏
Meaning
an absurd pretense or act intended to deceive; also a word-guessing game
Example
The trial was nothing more than a political charade.
这个审判不过是一个政治上的假面舞会。
A2 verb /tʊr/

Tour

巡回演出
Meaning
to travel around a place for pleasure or to perform
Example
The band will tour several cities this summer.
乐队今年夏天将在多个城市巡回演出。
C1 adjective /sɪˈkluːdɪd/

secluded

隐蔽的
Meaning
Placed apart from other people or things; private and quiet.
Example
They spent their vacation in a secluded beach house.
他们在一个隐蔽的海滩小屋度过了假期。
B2 noun /kənˈvɜːrtər/

converter

转换器
Meaning
a device or person that changes something from one form, system, or use to another; a tool that converts data, energy, or materials
Example
The engineer used a converter to change AC power into DC power.
工程师使用转换器将交流电转换为直流电。
B2 adjective /ˈnoʊ.ɪŋ/

Knowing

知道; 敏锐; 狡猾;
Meaning
showing awareness or understanding; perceptive; shrewd
Example
She gave him a knowing smile when he mentioned the secret.
她提到秘密时，给了他一个会心的微笑。
C2 noun /ˈkwɪkˌsɪlvər/

quicksilver

水银
Meaning
Mercury; a liquid metal, or something that is quick and unpredictable.
Example
His mood was as changeable as quicksilver.
他的情绪像水银一样变化无常。
B1 adverb /əˈperəntli/

Apparently

显然;
Meaning
seemingly; as far as one knows or can see; clearly; evidently
Example
Apparently, the meeting has been postponed to next week.
显然，会议已被推迟到下周。
C2 noun /ˌɛpɪˈdɜːrmɪs/

epidermis

皮肤的外层
Meaning
the outer layer of cells covering the body of an organism, especially the skin
Example
The epidermis protects the body from harmful bacteria.
表皮保护身体免受有害细菌的侵害。
B2 noun sɛlf rɪˈlaɪ.əns

self-reliance

自给自足
Meaning
Reliance on one's own powers and resources rather than those of others; independence.
Example
Self-reliance helps build confidence.
自给自足帮助建立自信。
C1 noun /ˈkɒz.moʊs/

Cosmos

宇宙花
Meaning
a colorful annual flower with daisy-like blooms and feathery foliage
Example
The cosmos flowers swayed gently in the summer breeze across the meadow.
宇宙花在夏季的微风中轻轻摇摆，穿过草地。
C1 adjective /ˈtʃɛk.ərd/

checkered

方格纹
Meaning
Having a pattern of alternating squares of different colors; also describing a past full of ups and downs or varied experiences.
Example
He had a checkered career with many highs and lows.
他有一个方格纹的职业生涯，充满了起伏。
C2 verb /koʊˈhɪr/

cohere

结合
Meaning
To stick together; to be united logically or physically.
Example
The ideas in his essay cohere well.
他文章中的观点很好地结合在一起。
B1 adjective /ʌnˈjuː.ʒu.əl/

Unusual

不寻常; 奇怪;
Meaning
not typical; strange; different from what is normal
Example
She wore an unusual dress to the party.
她穿了一件不寻常的衣服去参加派对。
C1 noun /ˌkɔr.diˈæl.ɪ.ti/

Cordiality

热情; 友善
Meaning
sincere affection and kindness; warm and friendly behavior
Example
The host's cordiality made all the guests feel welcome and comfortable.
主人的热情使所有客人都感到受欢迎和舒适。
A2 verb /əˈnaʊns/

announce

宣布
Meaning
to make a formal public statement about something
Example
The company will announce the new product tomorrow.
公司明天将宣布新产品。
C1 verb /ˌɪn.trəˈspekt/

introspect

自我反省
Meaning
To examine one's own thoughts, feelings, or mental state.
Example
He often introspects before making important decisions.
他常常在做重要决策之前 introspect
C2 adjective /ˈmiːzli/

measly

微不足道
Meaning
contemptibly small or insignificant
Example
He was paid a measly sum for the hard work.
他为辛苦的工作得到了微不足道的报酬。
A2 adjective /ˈɔː.dɪ.nər.i/

Ordinary

普通的; 常见的; 不特别的
Meaning
normal; usual; not special
Example
It was just an ordinary day at the office.
那只不过是办公室里的普通一天。
C1 noun /ˈrɛz.ə.nəns/

resonance

共鸣
Meaning
A deep, reverberating sound or a quality of evoking response.
Example
His speech had a deep resonance with the audience.
他的演讲在观众中产生了深刻的共鸣。
B2 noun /ˌpɪə.riˈɒd.ɪ.kəl/

periodical

期刊
Meaning
a magazine or journal published at regular intervals
Example
She subscribed to a science periodical.
她订阅了一个科学期刊。
C1 verb /ˌaʊtˈduː/

outdo

超越
Meaning
To do better than someone else; to surpass.
Example
She always tries to outdo her classmates in exams.
她总是尽力在考试中超越她的同学。
B2 noun /pæd/

pad

便签本
Meaning
a small cushion or block of soft material; also a set of sheets of paper fastened together
Example
He wrote her phone number on a yellow pad.
他把她的电话号码写在一个黄色的便签本上。
C1 noun /ˈlɔːriət/

laureate

获得者
Meaning
A person honored with an award for outstanding achievement in a field, especially the arts or sciences.
Example
The Nobel laureate gave an inspiring lecture on peace.
诺贝尔奖获得者就和平发表了激动人心的演讲。
B2 adjective /saʊər/

Sour

酸
Meaning
having an acid taste like lemon or vinegar; unpleasant or disagreeable
Example
The milk has gone sour and smells terrible.
牛奶变酸了，闻起来很难闻。
C1 noun /ˈnɔːrmən/

Norman

Meaning
A member of a people of mixed Scandinavian and Frankish origin who settled in Normandy, or relating to their culture.
Example
The Normans conquered England in 1066.
A2 noun /ˈbʌtərflaɪ/

butterfly

蝴蝶
Meaning
an insect with large, often brightly colored wings that flies during the day
Example
A beautiful butterfly landed on the flower.
一只美丽的蝴蝶停在花上。
B1 verb, adjective /spɛnt/

spent

花费的, 精疲力竭的
Meaning
Past tense and past participle of 'spend'; also used as an adjective meaning exhausted or used up.
Example
She spent all her energy preparing for the exam.
她为考试花费了所有的精力。
B2 verb /ˈstrɛŋkθən/

strengthen

增强
Meaning
To make or become stronger.
Example
Communication can strengthen bonds between people.
沟通可以增强人们之间的联系。
A2 noun /ˈsɪnəmə/

cinema

电影院
Meaning
a place where films are shown to the public; the art or industry of making and showing films
Example
We went to the cinema to watch a new movie.
我们去电影院看了一部新电影。