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A2 pronoun /huːˈɛvər/

whoever

无论谁
Meaning
any person who; no matter who
Example
Whoever wants to join the trip must register today.
无论谁想加入旅行，都必须今天注册。
C2 adjective /ˈflɪpənt/

flippant

轻浮的
Meaning
not showing a serious or respectful attitude
Example
His flippant remarks annoyed the teacher.
他轻浮的言论惹怒了老师。
B2 noun /fluːt/

Flute

长笛
Meaning
a musical wind instrument with holes along its length that is played by blowing across a hole at one end
Example
He played a sweet melody on his flute.
他在他的长笛上演奏了一首甜美的旋律。
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。
C2 adverb /ˈdʒɪndʒərli/

gingerly

小心地
Meaning
in a very careful or cautious manner
Example
She walked gingerly on the icy path.
她小心翼翼地走在结冰的路上。
B1 adjective /ˈhoʊpləs/

Hopeless

绝望的; 没有希望的
Meaning
feeling or causing despair about something; without hope; desperate
Example
The situation seemed hopeless until help arrived.
直到帮助到来之前，情况看起来毫无希望。
B2 verb /ˈklærɪfaɪ/

clarify

澄清
Meaning
to make clear; to explain more clearly
Example
The teacher clarifies the difficult concept.
老师澄清了这个困难的概念。
C1 adjective /spɑːrs/

sparse

稀少
Meaning
thinly scattered or distributed; not dense or abundant
Example
Vegetation was sparse in the desert.
沙漠中的植被稀少。
C1 noun /kɔːrs flaʊər/

Course flour

粗面粉
Meaning
coarsely ground flour with larger particles, typically used for baking bread
Example
She used course flour to make homemade bread with a rustic texture.
她使用了粗面粉做了一个有乡村质感的自制面包。
C1 noun /jɑːrn/

Yarn

纱线
Meaning
spun thread used for knitting, weaving, or sewing; a long or rambling story
Example
She bought colorful yarn for knitting a sweater.
她买了彩色的纱线来编织一件毛衣。
B2 noun /ˈblæk.smɪθ/

Blacksmith

铁匠
Meaning
a person who makes and repairs things made of iron
Example
The blacksmith hammered the hot iron into a horseshoe.
铁匠把热铁打成了马蹄铁。
B2 noun /ˈteɪ.lər/

Tailor

裁缝
Meaning
a person whose job is making and altering clothes
Example
The tailor measured him for a new suit.
裁缝为他量了新西装的尺寸。
B2 noun /ˈep.ɪk/

Epic

史诗
Meaning
a long poem telling of heroic deeds; something heroic or grand in scale
Example
The Iliad is one of the most famous epics in world literature.
《伊利亚特》是世界文学中最著名的史诗之一。
C1 adjective məˈθɒd.ɪ.kəl

methodical

有条理的
Meaning
Done according to a systematic or established procedure; orderly and systematic.
Example
His methodical research produced reliable results.
他的有条理的研究产生了可靠的结果。
C2 noun /ˈsɒfɪstri/

sophistry

诡辩
Meaning
the use of clever but false arguments, often to deceive
Example
The politician's speech was full of sophistry.
那位政治家的演讲充满了诡辩。
C2 verb /ˈɡæmbəl/

gambol

开心地跳跃
Meaning
to run or jump about playfully
Example
The lambs gamboled in the field under the sun.
小羊在阳光下在田野里欢快地跳跃。
C1 adjective /ˈdɛkədənt/

decadent

颓废的, 奢华的
Meaning
Characterized by or reflecting a state of moral or cultural decline; excessively self-indulgent.
Example
The party was filled with decadent luxury and excess.
派对充满了颓废的奢华与过度。
B2 noun ˈsɪblɪŋz

Siblings

兄弟姐妹
Meaning
Each of two or more children or offspring having one or both parents in common.
Example
Siblings are usually placed on the same level in a family tree.
兄弟姐妹通常在家谱中处于同一水平。
C1 adjective /dɪˈsɜːrnəbl/

discernible

明显的
Meaning
able to be seen, recognized, or understood
Example
There was a discernible change in his behavior.
他的行为发生了明显的变化。
C1 adjective /ʌlˈtɪəriər/

ulterior

隐藏的动机
Meaning
hidden or secret, often with a selfish motive
Example
He invited her with an ulterior motive.
他带着隐藏的动机邀请了她。
C2 verb /ˈdɛpjʊˌtaɪz/

deputize

任命为副职
Meaning
To appoint someone as a deputy; to act as a substitute or representative.
Example
The sheriff decided to deputize several locals to help maintain order.
治安官决定指派几位当地人以帮助维持秩序。
C1 noun /ˈmjʊr.əl/

Mural

壁画
Meaning
a painting or artwork applied directly on a wall or ceiling
Example
The artist painted a beautiful mural on the school wall.
艺术家在学校的墙上画了一幅美丽的壁画。
B2 adjective /ɪkˈsprɛsɪv/

expressive

表达性
Meaning
Effectively conveying thought or feeling.
Example
Her eyes were so expressive that no words were needed.
她的眼睛如此表达性，以至于不需要任何话语。
B1 noun /bɪˈliːf/

Belief

信念; 信任
Meaning
confidence in the truth or existence of something; trust or faith
Example
His belief in justice never wavered.
他对正义的信念从未动摇。
C1 noun /ˈɔɪntmənt/

ointment

药膏
Meaning
A smooth, oily substance applied to the skin for healing or soothing.
Example
The doctor prescribed an ointment for the burn on his arm.
医生为他手臂上的烧伤开了一种药膏。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈwɪl.ɪŋ/

Unwilling

不愿意的; 不情愿的;
Meaning
not ready to do something; reluctant; not wanting to do
Example
He was unwilling to share his secret with anyone.
他不愿意与任何人分享他的秘密。
B1 noun ˈsaɪləns

silence

沉默
Meaning
Complete absence of sound; quietness.
Example
Silence filled the air near the graves.
沉默充满了墓地附近的空气。
C2 noun /pəˈnʌmbrə/

penumbra

部分阴影
Meaning
a partially shaded area around the shadow of an object, especially during an eclipse
Example
The moon’s penumbra created a dim shadow over the Earth.
月亮的阴影带在地球上创造了一个微弱的阴影。
C1 verb /ʌpˈruːt/

uproot

拔除
Meaning
To pull something out of the ground; to remove or displace completely.
Example
They uprooted the old tree from the garden.
他们从花园里把老树拔了出来。
A1 noun /ˈfraɪ.deɪ/

friday

星期五
Meaning
the day of the week following Thursday and preceding Saturday
Example
We have a team meeting every Friday afternoon.
我们每个星期五下午都有团队会议。
B2 noun ˈpærəˌlɛlz

parallels

相似之处
Meaning
Similarities or comparisons between two different things or situations
Example
There are parallels between Japan's aging issues and Bangladesh's situation.
日本的老龄化问题和孟加拉国的情况之间存在相似之处。
C1 noun /ˈnaɪt.hʊd/

knighthood

骑士身份
Meaning
The rank or dignity of a knight, or the ceremony of conferring knighthood.
Example
He was honored with knighthood for his contributions to science.
由于他对科学的贡献，他被授予骑士身份。
C2 noun /ˈdɛntɪfrɪs/

dentifrice

牙膏
Meaning
a substance such as powder, paste, or liquid used to clean teeth
Example
He bought a new herbal dentifrice from the pharmacy.
他从药店买了新的草本牙膏。
A2 verb /dɪˈstrɔɪ/

destroy

摧毁
Meaning
to damage something so badly that it cannot be used
Example
The fire destroyed the entire building.
火灾摧毁了整个建筑。
C1 adjective ˈluː.sɪd

lucid

清晰且易于理解
Meaning
Clear and easily understandable thoughts or explanations.
Example
His explanation was so lucid that everyone understood it.
他的解释如此清晰，以至于每个人都理解了。
B2 verb /ˈɡrʌmbəl/

grumble

抱怨
Meaning
to complain quietly or in a low voice
Example
She often grumbles about the traffic.
她常常抱怨交通。
C2 adjective /ˈdɛndrɔɪd/

dendroid

树状的
Meaning
tree-shaped or branching like a tree
Example
The coral has a dendroid structure.
珊瑚有一个树状结构。
B1 noun /ˈfʌŋkʃən/

function

功能
Meaning
An activity or purpose natural to or intended for a person or thing.
Example
The main function of the heart is to pump blood.
心脏的主要功能是泵送血液。
C1 adjective /ˌkɒnvəˈlɛsnt/

convalescent

恢复中的，正在从疾病或治疗中恢复
Meaning
recovering from an illness or medical treatment
Example
The hospital has a special ward for convalescent patients.
医院有一个特别的病房，供恢复中的病人使用。
C2 verb /ˈæntɪkweɪt/

antiquate

过时
Meaning
To make something old-fashioned or obsolete.
Example
The rise of digital cameras antiquated traditional film photography.
数字相机的崛起使传统胶片摄影过时。
B2 adjective /pɪˈkjuː.li.ər/

Peculiar

奇怪的; 异常的; 稀有的
Meaning
strange or odd; unusual; belonging exclusively to
Example
She has a peculiar way of speaking.
她有一种奇怪的说话方式。
A2 noun/adjective /ˈekspɜːt/

expert

专家
Meaning
a person who has a lot of knowledge or skill in a particular area
Example
He is an expert in computer programming.
他是计算机编程方面的专家。
C2 noun /məˈlæsɪz/

Molasses

糖蜜
Meaning
thick, dark, sweet syrup made from sugar cane
Example
The recipe calls for molasses to give the bread a rich flavor.
食谱要求加入糖蜜，给面包增加浓郁的味道。
B2 noun /ˈskɒl.ər/

Scholar

学者；学术人员
Meaning
a person who has studied a subject for a long time and knows a lot about it; an academic
Example
The renowned scholar published several books on ancient history.
著名学者出版了几本关于古代历史的书籍。
C1 verb /riːk/

wreak

造成损害
Meaning
to cause or inflict something, especially damage or harm
Example
The storm wreaked havoc on the coastal villages.
暴风雨在沿海村庄造成了严重损害。
B1 adjective /ɪˈliː.ɡəl/

illegal

非法
Meaning
Not allowed by law; unlawful.
Example
It is illegal to drive without a valid license.
没有有效许可证驾驶是非法的。
B1 noun /ˌek.spləˈneɪ.ʃən/

Explanation

解释; 阐明;
Meaning
a statement or account that makes something clear; clarification of meaning
Example
The teacher gave a detailed explanation of the complex mathematical concept.
老师详细解释了这个复杂的数学概念。
C2 noun /ˈfʌstɪən/

fustian

浮夸的演讲
Meaning
pompous or pretentious speech or writing; originally a type of thick cloth
Example
The politician's speech was filled with fustian and empty promises.
政治家的演讲充满了浮夸和空洞的承诺。
C1 adjective /juːˈfɔːrɪk/

euphoric

欣快的
Meaning
Characterized by or feeling intense excitement and happiness.
Example
The fans were euphoric after their team's victory.
球迷们在他们队伍获胜后欣快不已。
C1 noun /ˈaɪsətəʊp/

isotope

同位素
Meaning
Atoms of the same element with equal number of protons but different numbers of neutrons.
Example
Carbon-14 is a radioactive isotope used in dating fossils.
碳-14 是一种放射性同位素，用于化石的年代测定。
C1 adjective /ˈrʌs.tɪk/

Rustic

简单而不复杂；与乡村地区相关
Meaning
simple and unsophisticated; relating to rural areas
Example
The rustic cottage had wooden beams and a thatched roof.
那座乡村小屋有木梁和茅草屋顶。
A2 adjective/adverb /ˈdeɪli/

daily

每日的
Meaning
happening every day
Example
She reads the newspaper daily.
她每天读报纸。
B1 adjective /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/

Engaged

忙碌的; 参与的; 订婚的
Meaning
busy; occupied; involved in activity; betrothed
Example
He is engaged in important research work.
他正在进行重要的研究工作。
C2 noun /ˈnoʊmənˌkleɪtʃər/

nomenclature

命名法
Meaning
A system of names or terms used in a particular science, art, or field.
Example
The chemical nomenclature can be difficult for beginners to understand.
化学命名法对初学者来说可能很难理解。
B2 verb /ˈpɛrɪʃ/

perish

死去
Meaning
To die, especially in a sudden or violent way.
Example
Many soldiers perished in the war.
许多士兵在战争中死去。
C1 noun ˈθɜː.məl stres

thermal stress

热应力
Meaning
Stress caused by excessive heat that affects plant growth and development.
Example
High thermal stress affects plant growth.
高温应力影响植物的生长。
C2 noun /ˈaɪsinəs/

iciness

冰冷
Meaning
The state of being cold in manner or temperature.
Example
There was a distinct iciness in his voice.
他的声音中有一种明显的冰冷感。
C1 noun ˈdʒen.ə.saɪd

genocide

种族灭绝
Meaning
The deliberate killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation.
Example
The allegations of genocide raised global concerns.
种族灭绝的指控引起了全球关注。
A2 noun /ˈkɒf.i ˈmeɪ.kər/

Coffee maker

咖啡机
Meaning
an electric appliance used to brew coffee automatically
Example
I use my coffee maker every morning to brew fresh coffee.
我每天早上使用我的咖啡机来冲泡新鲜的咖啡。
C1 noun /ˈpæŋkriəs/

pancreas

胰腺
Meaning
A gland in the abdomen that produces insulin and digestive enzymes.
Example
The pancreas plays a vital role in digestion and blood sugar regulation.
胰腺在消化和血糖调节中发挥着重要作用。
B2 noun ˌriːkənˈstrʌkʃn

reconstruction

重建
Meaning
The action or process of reconstructing or being reconstructed.
Example
The reconstruction project took years.
重建项目花了几年时间。
C1 noun /ɡlɔːs/

Gloss

一层光亮或光滑的表面; 唇部光泽
Meaning
a shiny or lustrous surface finish; a superficially attractive appearance; lip gloss
Example
She applied a clear gloss to her lips to give them a shiny, healthy appearance.
她在嘴唇上涂上透明光泽，让它们看起来光亮健康。
C1 verb /ˈeɪ.li.ə.neɪt/

alienate

疏远
Meaning
To make someone feel isolated or estranged; to cause someone to become unfriendly.
Example
His rude behavior alienated many of his friends.
他粗鲁的行为使许多朋友疏远了他。
B2 noun /ˈɪntərvəl/

interval

间隔
Meaning
a period of time between two events or points; a pause or break in activity
Example
There was a short interval between the two performances.
两个表演之间有一个短暂的间隔。
C2 noun /ˌfɑːrməkəˈpiːə/

pharmacopoeia

药典
Meaning
An official book listing medicinal drugs, their effects, and directions for use.
Example
The doctor referred to the pharmacopoeia to check the drug's proper dosage.
医生查阅了药典，以核对药物的正确剂量。
B2 noun /dɪˈveləpər/

developer

开发者
Meaning
a person or company that creates software, buildings, or land projects
Example
She works as a software developer at a tech company.
她在一家技术公司担任软件开发者。
B2 adjective /ˈspaɪ.rəl/

Spiral

螺旋
Meaning
winding in a continuous curve; helical
Example
The spiral staircase led to the top floor.
螺旋楼梯通向了最上面的一层。
C2 noun /ˌɛksaɪˈteɪʃən/

excitation

兴奋
Meaning
a state of great excitement or the process of stimulating activity
Example
The news created great excitation among the fans.
这条新闻在球迷中引起了极大的兴奋。
B2 adjective /ˈtʃær.ɪ.tə.bəl/

Charitable

慈善的; 慷慨的; 仁慈的
Meaning
generous in giving to those in need; showing kindness
Example
She is known for her charitable work in the community.
她因在社区的慈善工作而闻名。
C2 noun /ˈbæn.jən/

Banian

背心
Meaning
a sleeveless undergarment worn next to the skin; vest
Example
He put on a cotton banian under his shirt.
他穿了一件棉质巴尼安在衬衫下。
B2 verb /pəˈluːt/

pollute

污染
Meaning
to make air, water, or land dirty and harmful to people, animals, and plants
Example
Factories pollute the environment with toxic chemicals.
工厂用有毒化学品污染环境。
C1 noun /ˈhɛrəsi/

heresy

异端
Meaning
belief or opinion that goes against established religious doctrine or accepted beliefs.
Example
In medieval times, heresy was often punished severely.
在中世纪，异端常常受到严厉惩罚。
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 noun /swiːt.laɪm/

Sweetlime

甜酸橙
Meaning
a citrus fruit that is sweeter and less acidic than regular lime
Example
The sweetlime juice was refreshing on a hot day.
甜橙汁在炎热的天气里令人耳目一新。
B2 adjective /ˈwɪt.i/

Witty

机智的; 有趣的
Meaning
having or showing quick intelligence; amusing in a clever way
Example
Her witty response to the critic's question impressed the entire audience.
她机智的回答让批评者的问题给整个观众留下了深刻的印象。
A2 verb /nɜːrs/

nurse

护理
Meaning
to care for someone who is sick or injured; to feed a baby
Example
She nursed her sick mother back to health.
她照顾了生病的母亲，直到她恢复健康。
C1 verb /trʌdʒ/

trudge

艰难行走
Meaning
To walk slowly and with heavy steps, typically because of exhaustion or harsh conditions.
Example
They had to trudge through the snow to reach the village.
他们不得不在雪中艰难地行走才能到达村庄。
C2 noun /ɪnˈdɛntʃər/

indenture

Meaning
A formal legal agreement, contract, or document, often relating to work or service.
Example
In the 18th century, many workers came under indenture to work overseas.
C1 adjective /ˈtɛsti/

testy

暴躁
Meaning
Easily irritated or annoyed.
Example
He became testy when asked the same question repeatedly.
当他一再被问到相同的问题时，他变得易怒。
C1 verb /ˈskwɒbəl/

squabble

为琐事争吵
Meaning
To argue noisily over something small or unimportant.
Example
The children squabbled over the last piece of cake.
孩子们争论最后一块蛋糕。
B1 noun /kæmˈpeɪn/

Campaign

运动
Meaning
an organized course of action to achieve a particular goal; a series of military operations
Example
The environmental campaign successfully raised awareness about climate change.
环保运动成功提高了人们对气候变化的认识。
C1 adjective /frəˈtɜːrnəl/

fraternal

Meaning
Relating to brothers or brotherhood; friendly and supportive.
Example
The two nations maintain a fraternal relationship.
A2 verb /stɪk/

stick

粘贴
Meaning
to adhere or attach something to a surface
Example
The glue will stick to the paper.
胶水会粘在纸上。
C1 noun /ˈstætʃər/

stature

声望，身材
Meaning
A person's natural height or their reputation and importance.
Example
Her intellectual stature made her a respected figure in academia.
她的智力声望使她在学术界成为了受人尊敬的人物。
B2 verb /ˈskrɪbəl/

scribble

乱涂乱画
Meaning
to write or draw carelessly or quickly
Example
The child scribbled all over the wall.
孩子在墙上乱涂乱画。
C2 noun /ɪnˈsɪpiəns/

incipience

开始
Meaning
the beginning or initial stage of something
Example
The project was still in its incipience when funding was approved.
当资金获得批准时，项目仍处于其开始阶段。
C2 noun /ˈæmɪti/

amity

友谊
Meaning
A friendly relationship between people or countries.
Example
The treaty helped maintain amity between the neighboring nations.
该条约帮助维护邻国之间的友好关系。
B1 noun ɪmˈplɔɪmənt

employment

就业
Meaning
The condition of having paid work; the action of giving work to someone.
Example
Employment was limited to Urdu speakers.
就业仅限于乌尔都语使用者。
C1 adjective /ˈsʌpl/

supple

柔韧的
Meaning
Easily bending or moving without breaking; flexible and adaptable.
Example
The gymnast’s body was remarkably supple.
体操运动员的身体异常柔韧。
A2 noun /ˈdʒækɪt/

Jacket

夹克
Meaning
a piece of clothing worn on the upper body, typically having sleeves and fastening down the front
Example
He wore a leather jacket to protect himself from the cold wind.
他穿了一件皮夹克以保护自己免受寒冷的风吹。
C1 adjective /ɔːˈstɪə/

austere

严格，简朴
Meaning
Severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance; plain and simple.
Example
The monk lived an austere life in the mountains.
和尚在山中过着严格的生活。
B2 noun /ˈklɪərəns/

clearance

许可 / 批准
Meaning
official permission or authorization; the removal of something unwanted; the distance between two objects
Example
The pilot received clearance to land the plane.
飞行员获得了着陆许可。
C1 noun /ˈpælɪt/

pallet

平台
Meaning
a flat wooden platform used for moving or storing goods; also a makeshift bed
Example
The boxes were stacked on a wooden pallet for easy transport.
箱子被堆放在木托盘上以便于运输。
A2 noun /ˈkrɒk.ə.daɪl/

Crocodile

鳄鱼
Meaning
a large reptile with a long mouth and sharp teeth that lives in rivers and lakes in hot countries
Example
The crocodile slowly moved through the murky water.
鳄鱼缓慢地穿过浑浊的水域。
C2 noun /ˈpoʊ.ɪˌtæs.tər/

poetaster

一个劣质或琐碎的诗人
Meaning
an inferior or trivial poet
Example
He was mocked as a poetaster by the literary critics.
他被文学评论家当作诗人废物嘲笑。
B2 adjective /ˈbruː.təl/

brutal

残忍
Meaning
extremely cruel or harsh; violent and without feeling
Example
The dictator’s rule was marked by brutal violence.
独裁者的统治充满了残忍的暴力。
C1 adjective /ˈluː.krə.tɪv/

lucrative

有利可图
Meaning
Producing a great deal of profit; highly profitable or financially rewarding.
Example
The real estate business is highly lucrative in urban areas.
房地产行业在城市地区非常有利可图。
C2 noun /ˈvaɪəl/

viol

一种古老的弦乐器
Meaning
A stringed musical instrument of the Renaissance and Baroque periods, played with a bow and similar to but distinct from the violin family.
Example
The musician played an old viol in the chamber music concert.
音乐家在室内音乐会中演奏了一把古老的维奥尔。
A1 noun /tuː/

two

二
Meaning
the number following one
Example
She has two children.
她有两个孩子。
A2 adjective /ˈdɪdʒ.ɪ.təl/

digital

数字的
Meaning
Relating to, using, or storing data or information in the form of digital signals; involving or relating to the use of computer technology.
Example
The world is shifting towards a digital economy.
世界正在转向数字经济。
C2 noun /ˌkælɪsˈθɛnɪks/

calisthenics

体重训练
Meaning
exercises that use body weight for strength and flexibility
Example
She practices calisthenics every morning in the park.
她每天早晨在公园里做自体重训练。
C2 verb /ˈpjuːtrɪfaɪ/

putrefy

腐烂
Meaning
to decay or rot, producing a foul smell
Example
The meat began to putrefy in the heat.
肉在热气中开始腐烂。
B2 noun /stjuːˈpɪdəti/

stupidity

愚蠢
Meaning
lack of intelligence or common sense
Example
His stupidity caused a lot of problems for the team.
他的愚蠢给团队带来了很多问题。
C1 adjective ɪˌlektrəʊmæɡˈnetɪk

electromagnetic

电磁的
Meaning
Relating to both electricity and magnetism or their interaction.
Example
Electromagnetic forces repel protons.
电磁力排斥质子。
C2 noun /ˌpætrəˈnɪmɪk/

patronymic

父系名字
Meaning
a name derived from the name of a father or ancestor
Example
In many cultures, surnames are patronymic in origin.
在许多文化中，姓氏源自父系名字。
C2 noun /dʒeɪp/

jape

恶作剧, 玩笑
Meaning
A practical joke or humorous remark.
Example
He enjoyed a harmless jape with his friends.
他和朋友们享受了一场无害的恶作剧。
C2 adjective /ˈɪrˌsplɪtɪŋ/

earsplitting

震耳欲聋
Meaning
extremely loud or piercing sound
Example
The earsplitting noise of the fire alarm startled everyone.
火灾警报的震耳欲聋的声音让每个人都吓了一跳。
A1 noun /laɪt/

Light

光
Meaning
the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible; electromagnetic radiation of any wavelength
Example
Turn on the light, it's getting dark.
开灯吧，天黑了。
A2 noun /bɪl/

Bill

鸟嘴
Meaning
the beak of a bird, especially when it is broad and flat
Example
The duck used its bill to filter food from the water.
那只鸭子用它的喙从水中过滤食物。
C2 noun /ˈdeb.juː.tɑːnt/

debutante

首次在社交场合出现的年轻女性
Meaning
A young woman making her first formal appearance in society.
Example
The debutante wore a white gown at the ball.
这位德比坦特在舞会上穿着白色的礼服。
B2 adverb /ˈæŋkʃəsli/

anxiously

焦急地
Meaning
in a worried, nervous, or uneasy manner; with anxious anticipation
Example
She waited anxiously for the exam results.
她焦急地等待考试结果。
C1 noun/verb /ˈkætəpʌlt/

catapult

弹射器
Meaning
A device for launching objects at high speed; to hurl or launch something suddenly.
Example
The invention catapulted him to international fame.
发明将他弹射到国际声誉。
C2 noun /ænˈtɪlədʒi/

antilogy

矛盾论
Meaning
A contradiction in terms or ideas; inconsistency in speech or writing.
Example
The politician's statement was criticized for its antilogy.
这位政治家的声明因其矛盾论而受到批评。
C2 adjective /ˌhaɪpərˈkrɪtɪkl/

hypercritical

过度批评的
Meaning
Excessively or unreasonably critical.
Example
The teacher was often hypercritical of small mistakes.
老师经常对小错误过度批评。
C2 noun /ˈhɑːtʃ.pɑːtʃ/

Hotchpotch

杂乱无章的混合物; 一堆混杂的东西
Meaning
a confused mixture; a jumbled assortment of things
Example
The room was a hotchpotch of old furniture, books, and random decorations.
房间里堆满了旧家具、书籍和随意摆放的装饰品，杂乱无章。
C2 verb /ˈtʃeɪ.sən/

chasten

惩罚 / 使屈服
Meaning
to correct or discipline; to humble or subdue
Example
The coach chastened the team after their poor performance.
教练在他们的糟糕表现后惩罚了球队。
C2 noun /ˈænɪ siːd/

Ani seed

八角
Meaning
Small aromatic seeds used as a spice and for medicinal purposes, with a sweet licorice-like flavor
Example
Anise seeds are often used in traditional desserts and teas.
八角种子常用于传统的甜点和茶中。
C2 noun /ˌsuːdəʊəˈpɒsəl/

pseudapostle

伪使徒
Meaning
a false or pretended apostle
Example
The preacher was condemned as a pseudapostle.
这位传教士被定为伪使徒。
C2 noun /əˈrɪə/

arrear

欠款
Meaning
A debt or payment that is overdue and unpaid.
Example
He was sued for an arrear of rent.
他因未付租金的欠款被起诉。
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。
B2 noun ˌkʌl.tɪˈveɪ.ʃən

cultivation

耕作
Meaning
The practice of preparing and using land for crops or gardening; the action of improving or developing something.
Example
The cultivation of organic crops has increased worldwide.
有机作物的耕作在全球范围内增加了。