B2 noun /ˈwɑː.ʃər mæn/

Washer man

洗衣工

Meaning

a person whose job is to wash clothes and linens for others

Example

The washer man collected dirty clothes from every household in the village.

洗衣工从村庄的每个家庭收集脏衣服。

C1 verb /dɪsˈpærɪdʒ/

disparage

Meaning

to criticize someone or something in a way that shows a lack of respect

Example

It is unfair to disparage people for their opinions.

B1 adjective /kiːn/

Keen

敏锐的; 强烈的; 渴望的

Meaning

sharp; acute; intense; eager

Example

She has a keen interest in science.

她对科学有浓厚的兴趣。

C2 verb /ɪnˈfætʃueɪt/

infatuate

迷恋

Meaning

to inspire with an intense but short-lived passion or admiration

Example

He was infatuated with her beauty.

他被她的美貌迷住了。

A2 verb /swɪm/

swim

游泳

Meaning

to move through water using body movements

Example

I love to swim in the ocean during summer.

我喜欢在夏天在海洋中游泳。

C2 adjective /ˈbʌmpʃəs/

bumptious

自负的

Meaning

Arrogantly self-assertive or conceited.

Example

The bumptious student interrupted the teacher several times.

那个自负的学生打断了老师好几次。

C1 adjective /ˈaʊt.kɑːst/

Outcast

被排斥的人

Meaning

rejected by society; excluded person

Example

He felt like an outcast in his new school.

他在新学校里感觉自己像一个被排斥的人。

B2 adjective/noun /ɪˈrɑːki/

iraqi

伊拉克的

Meaning

relating to Iraq or its people

Example

The Iraqi culture is rich and diverse.

伊拉克的文化丰富多样。

C1 noun /ˈkɒlərə/

cholera

Meaning

An infectious disease of the small intestine causing severe vomiting and diarrhea.

Example

The village suffered an outbreak of cholera after the flood.

C1 noun ˌriː.pɚˈkʌʃ.ənz

repercussions

后果

Meaning

The unintended consequences or effects of an action or event.

Example

The new policy had unintended repercussions on the economy.

新的政策对经济产生了意外的影响。

C2 noun /ˌɪntərˈsɛʃən/

intercession

代祷

Meaning

the act of intervening or pleading on behalf of another person

Example

The prisoner was released due to the intercession of influential leaders.

由于有影响力的领导人的代祷，囚犯被释放了。

B2 noun /ˈsen.tɪ.piːd/

Centipede

蜈蚣

Meaning

a long thin creature with many legs that lives in dark places

Example

I found a centipede crawling under the rock.

我在石头下发现了一只蜈蚣。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈtriːɡɪŋ/

intriguing

非常有趣和不寻常；激发好奇心

Meaning

very interesting and unusual; arousing curiosity

Example

The movie has an intriguing plot that keeps the audience hooked.

这部电影有一个引人入胜的情节，吸引着观众。

A2 conjunction /ʌnˈlɛs/

unless

除非

Meaning

except if

Example

We won't go unless it stops raining.

除非雨停了，否则我们不去。

A2 adjective/noun /ˈaɪrɪʃ/

irish

幸福

Meaning

relating to Ireland, its people, or its language

Example

The Irish countryside is very beautiful.

当她收到奖项时，她无法隐藏自己的幸福。

C2 adjective /ˈmɪnsɪŋ/

mincing

做作

Meaning

affectedly delicate, dainty, or refined in manner or movement

Example

He walked with mincing steps across the stage.

他走过舞台时步伐轻盈。

B2 verb /vaʊ/

vow

发誓

Meaning

to make a serious promise; to pledge solemnly

Example

They vowed to love each other forever.

他们发誓永远相爱。

B2 noun /ˈbɒtəni/

botany

植物学

Meaning

the scientific study of plants

Example

She is studying botany at the university.

她在大学里学习植物学。

C1 noun /ˈper.ɪ.wɪŋ.kəl/

Periwinkle

长春花

Meaning

a small trailing plant with violet-blue or white flowers

Example

Purple periwinkles covered the garden ground beautifully.

紫色的长春花美丽地覆盖了花园的土地。

B2 adjective /pəˈrɛntəl/

parental

与父母相关的

Meaning

relating to a parent or parents; characteristic of a mother or father

Example

Parental guidance is important for a child's development.

父母的指导对孩子的成长很重要。

B1 noun /ˈpɔːrʃən/

portion

部分

Meaning

A part or share of something.

Example

She ate only a small portion of the meal.

她只吃了餐点的一小部分。

C1 adjective /ˈfliː.tɪŋ/

fleeting

短暂的

Meaning

Lasting for a very short time; passing quickly.

Example

Happiness can be fleeting, so cherish every moment.

幸福可能是短暂的，所以珍惜每一刻。

B2 adjective, noun /ədˈvaɪzəri/

advisory

咨询性的

Meaning

(adjective) having the power to give advice but not to make sure that it is followed; (noun) an official announcement containing information or a warning

Example

The committee serves in an advisory capacity to the board of directors.

委员会在董事会中担任咨询性职能。

C1 adjective /ˈɡraʊnd.ləs/

Groundless

无根据的; 毫无根据

Meaning

without foundation or justification; baseless

Example

His accusations against her were completely groundless.

他对她的指控完全没有根据。

A1 verb /bɪˈkʌm/

become

变得

Meaning

to grow to be; to come to be

Example

She became a doctor after years of study.

她经过多年的学习成为了一名医生。

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。

C2 noun /ˈkoʊ.tə.ri/

coterie

一个小型的、排外的团体

Meaning

a small, exclusive group of people with shared interests

Example

He belonged to a coterie of artists who met every Friday.

他属于一个每周五见面的艺术家团体。

A2 noun/verb /ˈaɪən/ or /ˈaɪərn/

iron

铁 / 熨斗

Meaning

a strong, hard metal used in construction; also to press clothes with heat

Example

He used an iron to smooth his shirt.

他用熨斗把衬衫弄平。

C1 verb /kənˈfaʊnd/

confound

Meaning

to confuse or surprise someone, often by acting against their expectations

Example

The magician's trick seemed to confound the entire audience.

C1 noun /səˈlɛmnɪti/

solemnity

庄严

Meaning

the state or quality of being serious and dignified

Example

The ceremony was conducted with great solemnity.

仪式在庄严的气氛中进行。

C1 adjective /ˌɪntərˈtwaɪnd/

intertwined

幸福

Meaning

closely connected or twisted together

Example

Their lives became deeply intertwined after the accident.

当她获得奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。

C1 verb /trænˈskraɪb/

transcribe

Meaning

to make a written copy of spoken words or notes

Example

The secretary transcribed the meeting minutes.

B2 noun /kəˈtæstrəfi/

catastrophe

灾难

Meaning

A sudden and widespread disaster or misfortune.

Example

The earthquake was a catastrophe for the entire region.

地震对整个地区来说是一次灾难。

C1 adjective /ˈfiːzəbl/

feasible

可行的

Meaning

possible to do easily or conveniently; practical and workable

Example

It is feasible to complete the project within two months.

在两个月内完成这个项目是可行的。

B2 noun /pʌntʃ/

Punch

打孔工具

Meaning

a tool used for making holes or indentations in materials

Example

The carpenter used a punch to make holes in the leather.

木匠使用打孔工具在皮革上打孔。

C2 noun /ˈmɪlk pɒt/

Milk-pot

牛奶壶

Meaning

a container specifically used for storing or serving milk

Example

She poured fresh milk from the milk-pot into her glass.

她将新鲜的牛奶从牛奶壶里倒入玻璃杯中。

C1 noun, adjective /ˈkɪndrəd/

kindred

幸福

Meaning

A person's relatives or family; similar in nature or character.

Example

They discovered kindred spirits in each other.

当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。

C1 adjective /ˈsteɪtli/

stately

庄严和宏伟

Meaning

Having a dignified, majestic, and impressive appearance or manner.

Example

The stately mansion stood at the end of the long driveway.

那座庄严的豪宅位于长长的车道尽头。

C1 adjective /ɪˈmeɪʃieɪtɪd/

emaciated

消瘦

Meaning

Abnormally thin or weak, usually due to illness or lack of food.

Example

The emaciated dog was rescued from the abandoned house.

那只消瘦的狗从废弃的房子里被救出来。

A2 noun /kɪŋ/

King

国王

Meaning

the male ruler of an independent state, especially one who inherits the position by right of birth

Example

The king ruled the country with wisdom and fairness.

国王以智慧和公正治理国家。

B2 adjective /ˈbɪtər/

Bitter

苦; 味道强烈; 表现出愤怒和失望

Meaning

having a sharp, pungent taste; feeling or showing anger and disappointment

Example

The medicine had a bitter taste.

药物有苦味。

C2 adjective /ɪmˈpruːdənt/

imprudent

鲁莽

Meaning

Not showing care for the consequences of an action.

Example

It was imprudent to drive in such stormy weather.

在如此暴风雨的天气下开车是鲁莽的。

C1 adjective ˈɒb.stɪ.nət

obstinate

固执

Meaning

Refusing to change one's mind or accept others' advice easily.

Example

He remained obstinate despite the logical arguments.

尽管有逻辑上的辩论，他依然固执。

C1 noun /ˈʌp.rɔːr/

Uproar

骚动; 喧嚣; 混乱

Meaning

a loud and emotional noise or disturbance; public outcry

Example

The announcement caused an uproar among the students.

公告在学生中引起了骚动。

A1 verb /noʊ/

know

知道

Meaning

to have information about something; to be familiar with

Example

I know the answer to this question.

我知道这个问题的答案。

B1 noun fʌnd

fund

基金

Meaning

A sum of money saved or made available for a particular purpose.

Example

The government allocated a fund for disaster relief.

政府为灾难救援设立了一个基金。

B2 verb /ˈruːɪn/

ruin

毁灭

Meaning

to destroy or damage beyond repair; to spoil completely

Example

Heavy rain could ruin our picnic plans.

大雨可能会毁掉我们的野餐计划。

C1 verb /slɪŋ/

sling

投掷, 挂起

Meaning

to throw or hang something roughly or carelessly

Example

He slung his bag over his shoulder before leaving.

他在离开前把包扔在肩膀上。

C2 adjective /ˌɛf.ɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs/

efficacious

有效的

Meaning

Successful in producing a desired or intended result; effective.

Example

The vaccine proved highly efficacious in preventing infections.

疫苗在预防感染方面证明是非常有效的。

B2 adjective /ˌsuː.pəˈnætʃ.ər.əl/

Supernatural

超自然的

Meaning

relating to things that cannot be explained by natural or scientific laws; beyond the normal or physical world

Example

The old house was said to have supernatural powers.

据说那座老房子具有超自然的力量。

C2 noun /ˈænʒənuː/

ingenue

天真无邪的年轻女性

Meaning

an innocent, naïve young woman, especially as represented in literature or theater

Example

She played the role of the ingénue in the play with great charm.

她在剧中扮演了那个天真无邪的年轻女性，展现了极大的魅力。

C1 noun /ˈæftərˌθɔːt/

afterthought

Meaning

Something added or considered later than originally planned.

Example

The gift seemed like an afterthought rather than a genuine gesture.

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。

C2 verb /ɪnˈtræp/

entrap

Meaning

To catch or trick someone into a difficult situation.

Example

The police tried to entrap the criminal with false evidence.

B2 noun /ˈaʊtˌfɪt/

outfit

服装

Meaning

A set of clothes worn together, often for a particular occasion.

Example

She wore a beautiful outfit to the party.

她穿了一套漂亮的服装去参加派对。

B2 noun /əˈstrɒnəmər/

astronomer

天文学家

Meaning

a scientist who studies the stars, planets, and the universe

Example

The astronomer observed the new comet through his telescope.

天文学家通过他的望远镜观察到新的彗星。

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 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。

A1 noun /dʒʌmp/

Jump

跳跃

Meaning

an act of jumping; a sudden movement upwards or forwards

Example

The athlete made a perfect jump over the high bar.

运动员成功地跳过了高杆。

B2 adjective /ˈʃɔːrt ˌtempərd/

Short-tempered

易怒的; 容易生气的

Meaning

quick to lose one's temper; easily angered

Example

She became short-tempered when the traffic made her late for the meeting.

当交通让她迟到时，她变得很暴躁。

C2 noun /ˈlɔːŋ.ɡən/

Longan

龙眼

Meaning

a small round tropical fruit with translucent white flesh and sweet taste, related to lychee

Example

Longan fruits are often eaten fresh or dried and are popular in Asian desserts.

龙眼果通常鲜食或晒干，在亚洲甜点中很受欢迎。

B2 adjective, verb (past) /səˈspɛndɪd/

suspended

暂停

Meaning

Temporarily not allowed, stopped, or hanging.

Example

He was suspended from school for a week.

他因为一周被暂停上学。

C1 noun /ˈvælər/

valor

英勇

Meaning

Great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle.

Example

The soldier was honored for his valor during the war.

士兵因在战争中表现出的英勇而受到表彰。

A2 noun /ˈɪndʒəri/

injury

伤害

Meaning

Harm or damage to a person’s body caused by an accident or attack.

Example

He suffered a serious injury during the football match.

他在足球比赛中受了重伤。

B1 noun /ˈpoʊni/

Pony

小马

Meaning

a small horse, typically under 14.2 hands high

Example

The children enjoyed riding the gentle pony at the farm.

孩子们在农场上享受骑着温顺的小马。

B1 verb /ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz/

criticize

批评

Meaning

to express disapproval or find fault with someone or something

Example

The teacher criticized the student's poor handwriting.

老师批评了学生的糟糕字迹。

C1 noun /kəmˈprɛʃn̩/

compression

压缩

Meaning

The act of pressing or squeezing something into a smaller space.

Example

File compression helps reduce storage requirements.

文件压缩有助于减少存储需求。

C2 noun /ˈkænə/

Canna

坎纳

Meaning

a tropical flowering plant with large, colorful flowers and broad leaves

Example

The bright orange canna lilies grew tall beside the pond.

明亮的橙色坎纳百合在池塘旁长高。

B2 adjective /dɪˈfensɪv/

Defensive

防御性

Meaning

used or intended to defend or protect; showing a tendency to react in an angry or hurt way when criticized

Example

He became defensive when criticized about his work.

当他因为工作受到批评时，他变得防御性很强。

B2 noun /rɒd/

rod

细长的棒子，尤其是金属或木制的

Meaning

a thin straight bar, especially of metal or wood

Example

He used an iron rod to support the structure.

他用铁棒支撑结构。

B2 verb /wɪðˈstænd/

withstand

承受 / 抵抗

Meaning

to resist or endure something without being harmed

Example

This building can withstand strong earthquakes.

这座建筑能够承受强烈的地震。

C2 adjective /dɪˈmoʊniˌæk/

demoniac

恶魔般的

Meaning

possessed, produced, or influenced by a demon; frenzied or violent

Example

The soldiers fought with demoniac fury.

士兵们以恶魔般的愤怒作战。

C2 verb /prəˈpaʊnd/

propound

提出

Meaning

To put forward an idea, theory, or point for consideration.

Example

The professor propounded a new theory on climate change.

教授提出了关于气候变化的新理论。

C1 verb /rɪˈnɛɡ/

renege

违约

Meaning

to go back on a promise, agreement, or commitment

Example

The company reneged on its promise to increase wages.

公司违背了他们提高工资的承诺。

C1 noun /ɪnˌtɪmɪˈdeɪʃən/

intimidation

威胁

Meaning

The action of frightening or threatening someone to make them do something.

Example

The workers reported cases of intimidation by the management.

工人报告了管理层威胁的案例。

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。

B1 adjective /ˈɛstɪmeɪtɪd/

estimated

估计的

Meaning

roughly calculated or judged; an approximate value or amount

Example

The estimated cost of the project is five million dollars.

该项目的估计成本为五百万美元。

C1 verb /ɪˈmænsɪpeɪt/

emancipate

解放

Meaning

to set someone free from legal, social, or political restrictions; to liberate from slavery or oppression

Example

The law was designed to emancipate slaves and grant them full citizenship.

这项法律旨在解放奴隶并授予他们完整的公民身份。

B2 noun /ˈɛmɪɡrənt/

emigrant

移民

Meaning

A person who leaves their own country to settle permanently in another.

Example

The emigrant started a new life in Canada.

移民在加拿大开始了新的生活。

B1 verb pres

press

按压. 按。

Meaning

Exert force on (someone or something), typically with one's finger or hand, in order to move them away from oneself.

Example

Press firmly to operate the machine.

按压以操作机器。

C2 adjective /dɪˈdjuːsəbl/

deducible

可推断的

Meaning

able to be deduced; possible to be inferred

Example

The solution is deducible from the data provided.

解决方案可以从提供的数据中推断出来。

B2 adjective ˈpeɪn.ləs

painless

无痛

Meaning

Not causing pain; involving little effort or stress.

Example

Modern methods ensure painless treatment.

现代方法确保无痛治疗。

B1 noun /ˈkemɪst/

chemist

化学家; 药剂师

Meaning

a scientist who studies chemistry; a person trained to prepare and dispense medicines

Example

The chemist analyzed the sample to determine its composition.

化学家分析了样品以确定其成分。

A1 adjective /ˈbɪzi/

busy

忙碌

Meaning

actively engaged in work or activity; occupied

Example

He is too busy to answer the phone.

他太忙了，无法接电话。

C1 verb /ˈsɛvər/

sever

切断，断绝关系

Meaning

to cut off or separate, especially by cutting; to end a connection or relationship

Example

He had to sever ties with the company after the dispute.

在争执之后，他不得不与公司断绝关系。

B2 noun /ˈækjərəsi/

Accuracy

准确性; 精确度

Meaning

the quality of being correct or precise; exactness

Example

The accuracy of the measurements is very important.

测量的准确性非常重要。

B2 verb ɪnˈhɑːnst

enhanced

增强的

Meaning

Intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of something.

Example

Enhanced strategies improve outcomes.

增强的策略改善了结果。

B2 adjective /ˌɑːp.təˈmɪs.tɪk/

optimistic

乐观的

Meaning

hopeful and confident about the future

Example

She is optimistic about the success of her new project.

她对新项目的成功持乐观态度。

C2 adjective /ɪmˈpælpəbəl/

impalpable

难以触及的

Meaning

unable to be felt by touch; difficult to grasp or understand

Example

There was an impalpable sense of fear in the room.

房间里有一种难以触及的恐惧感。

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。

C2 noun /lækˈteɪʃən/

lactation

乳汁分泌

Meaning

the secretion of milk by the mammary glands of female mammals

Example

The doctor explained that lactation is a natural process after childbirth.

医生解释说，哺乳是分娩后的一种自然过程。

C2 noun, verb /ɡɔːl/

gall

厚颜无耻，惹恼

Meaning

Annoyance, boldness, or to irritate.

Example

She had the gall to question his decision.

她有胆量质疑他的决定。

B2 noun /hoʊm ˈdɪstrɪkt/

home district

家乡地区

Meaning

the district where a person was born or originally comes from

Example

He returned to his home district after many years abroad.

他在国外多年后回到了自己的家乡地区。

B2 verb /rɪˈtriːv/

retrieve

找回

Meaning

to get something back that was lost or taken; to recover

Example

She managed to retrieve her lost phone from the taxi.

她成功地从出租车中找回了她丢失的手机。

A2 verb /hɑːrm/

harm

伤害

Meaning

to cause damage, injury, or hurt to someone or something

Example

Smoking can harm your health.

吸烟可能会损害你的健康。

B1 noun prəˈpoʊzəl

proposal

提案

Meaning

A plan or suggestion, especially a formal or written one, put forward for consideration or discussion by others.

Example

The proposal was not sustained.

这个提案没有被接受。

C1 verb /ˈskwɒndər/

squander

浪费

Meaning

to waste money, time, or opportunities in a careless way

Example

He squandered his inheritance on gambling.

他把遗产浪费在赌博上。

C2 noun ˌmʌltɪˈfæsɪtɪd ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən ˈfreɪmwɜːrks

multifaceted information frameworks

多面信息框架

Meaning

Complex, comprehensive structures for organizing and managing information that have multiple aspects or dimensions.

Example

Digital literacy involves building multifaceted information frameworks.

数字素养包括构建多面信息框架。

B2 adjective /əˈnɒn.ɪ.məs/

Anonymous

匿名的; 无名的

Meaning

having an unknown name or identity; nameless

Example

The author published the book under an anonymous pseudonym.

作者以匿名的笔名出版了这本书。

C1 verb /ˈveɪpəraɪz/

vaporize

蒸发

Meaning

to turn into vapor or gas

Example

The heat of the sun can vaporize water from the surface.

太阳的热量可以使水从表面蒸发。

B2 noun /pætʃ/

Patch

补丁

Meaning

a small piece of material used to mend a hole; a small area of something different

Example

She sewed a patch over the hole in her jeans.

她在她的牛仔裤上的洞上缝了一个补丁。

A2 determiner/adjective /ˈfjuːər/

fewer

更少

Meaning

a smaller number of; not as many

Example

Fewer people attended the meeting than expected.

参加会议的人数比预期的少。

C1 noun /ˈpæʃ.ən ˌflaʊ.ər/

Passion flower

激情花

Meaning

A climbing plant with intricate, colorful flowers; also refers to royal poinciana tree with red-orange blooms

Example

The passion flower vine covered the garden wall with beautiful blooms.

激情花藤用美丽的花朵覆盖了花园的墙壁。

B1 noun ɪnˈvestmənt

investment

投资

Meaning

The action or process of investing money for profit or material result.

Example

Investment in waste management infrastructure is essential.

废物管理基础设施的投资至关重要。

B1 noun ˌɒpəˈtjuːnɪtiz

opportunities

机会

Meaning

A set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something; chances for advancement or success.

Example

Opportunities for jobs decreased.

工作的机会减少了。

C1 adjective ˈɒk.sɪ.də.tɪv

oxidative

与氧化相关

Meaning

Related to or caused by oxidation, especially cellular damage from free radicals.

Example

Excess stress can lead to oxidative damage in cells.

过度的压力可能导致细胞中的氧化损伤。

B2 noun /ˌdɪs.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Disability

残疾

Meaning

a physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities

Example

Despite his physical disability, he became a successful athlete in wheelchair racing.

尽管他有身体残疾，他还是成为了轮椅赛车的成功运动员。

C1 noun/adjective /ˈmɪriəd/

myriad

无数

Meaning

a countless or extremely great number

Example

There are myriad stars in the night sky.

夜空中有无数的星星。

C2 noun /əˈpɒθəˌkɛri/

apothecary

药剂师

Meaning

A historical term for a person who prepared and sold medicines and drugs.

Example

The village apothecary provided remedies for many common illnesses.

村里的药剂师为许多常见的疾病提供了治疗。

C1 noun /ˌæntɪˈsiːdənts/

antecedents

前事

Meaning

previous events, conditions, or people that influence or serve as a basis for something that follows

Example

The lawyer examined the criminal antecedents of the suspect.

律师检查了嫌疑人的犯罪前事。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈflæməˌtɔːri/

inflammatory

幸福

Meaning

causing inflammation in the body; arousing anger, hostility, or strong emotion

Example

His inflammatory speech triggered protests across the city.

她在收到奖项时无法隐藏自己的幸福感。

B2 noun /kəˈrʌp.ʃən/

Corruption

腐败

Meaning

dishonest or fraudulent conduct by those in power; the process of decay or decomposition

Example

The government launched a campaign to fight corruption in public offices.

政府发起了一个打击公共办公室腐败的运动。

B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈloʊd/

overload

过载

Meaning

to load with too much weight or cargo; to give too much work or information

Example

Don't overload the washing machine or it might break down.

不要过载洗衣机，否则它可能会坏掉。

C2 noun /skɪf/

skiff

小船

Meaning

a small, light boat usually for one person

Example

The fisherman paddled his skiff across the lake.

渔夫划着他的“小船”穿过湖面。

A2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪst/

Artist

艺术家

Meaning

a person who creates art, especially paintings or drawings

Example

The artist painted a beautiful landscape.

艺术家画了一幅美丽的风景画。

C2 verb /rɪˈspaɪər/

respire

呼吸

Meaning

To breathe in and out; to inhale and exhale.

Example

Plants also respire to release energy.

植物也呼吸以释放能量。

C2 adjective, noun /pləˈbiːən/

plebian

普通的，平民的

Meaning

alternate spelling of 'plebeian'; common or ordinary

Example

His tastes were rather plebian, favoring simple food and clothes.

他的口味相当普通，喜欢简单的食物和衣服。

B2 noun ˈɡrævɪti

gravity

重力

Meaning

The force that attracts a body toward the center of the earth, or toward any other physical body having mass.

Example

Gravity pulls objects towards the Earth's surface.

重力将物体吸引到地球表面。

B2 noun /laɪm/

Lime

青柠

Meaning

a small green citrus fruit with acidic juice

Example

Add a slice of lime to your drink.

在你的饮料中加入一片青柠。

C2 verb /prəˈroʊɡ/

prorogue

暂停会议

Meaning

to discontinue a session of a parliament or assembly without dissolving it

Example

The president decided to prorogue parliament until the crisis was resolved.

总统决定暂停议会，直到危机得到解决。

C2 noun /ˈsɪɡnət/

cygnet

天鹅幼崽

Meaning

a young swan

Example

The cygnet swam closely behind its mother.

小天鹅在母亲后面游泳。