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B2 adjective ˈwaɪdspred

widespread

广泛
Meaning
Found or distributed over a large area or number of people.
Example
The effects of climate change are widespread across the globe.
气候变化的影响在全球范围内广泛存在。
A2 verb /kɪd/

kid

开玩笑
Meaning
to joke or tease; to speak in a playful manner
Example
I'm just kidding with you.
我只是在开玩笑。
B1 noun ˈtɑː.ɡɪt

target

目标
Meaning
An object, person, or place selected as the aim of an attack or focus of attention.
Example
Achieving energy targets is critical for global progress.
实现能源目标对全球进步至关重要。
B2 noun /ˈsæŋk.tʃuˌɛr.i/

sanctuary

庇护所
Meaning
A place of safety, refuge, or protection; a sacred place.
Example
The forest is a sanctuary for endangered animals.
森林是濒危动物的庇护所。
C2 verb /ˈdʒɛn.juˌflɛkt/

genuflect

Meaning
to bend one or both knees as a sign of reverence or worship
Example
The worshippers genuflect before the altar.
C2 verb /ˌkaʊntərˈveɪl/

countervail

抵消
Meaning
to offset or counteract the effect of something
Example
The benefits of the new policy countervail its drawbacks.
新政策的好处抵消了它的缺点。
C2 verb /ɪˈluːmɪn/

illumine

照亮
Meaning
to light up or make clear
Example
The rising sun illumined the mountain peaks.
初升的太阳照亮了山峰。
C2 adjective /kənˈtraɪt/

contrite

懊悔的
Meaning
feeling or showing remorse or guilt
Example
She was contrite after realizing her mistake.
她在意识到自己的错误后感到懊悔。
C1 noun stɔːrm ɪnˌtensɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

storm intensification

风暴加强
Meaning
The process by which storms become stronger and more severe in intensity.
Example
Storm intensification is linked to climate change.
风暴加强与气候变化有关。
B2 verb /ˈnoʊtɪfaɪ/

notify

通知
Meaning
to inform someone officially about something
Example
The manager will notify the staff about the schedule change.
经理将通知员工关于时间表的变化。
C2 adjective /ˈfiːbraɪl/

febrile

发烧的,激动的
Meaning
having or showing the symptoms of a fever; or highly excitable or agitated
Example
The patient was in a febrile state with high temperature.
患者处于高温状态下的发烧状态。
C2 verb /ˈɪməleɪt/

immolate

自焚
Meaning
To kill or sacrifice, especially by burning.
Example
The protesters threatened to immolate themselves in front of the building.
抗议者威胁要在建筑物前自焚。
B1 noun /ˈdaɪəɡræm/

diagram

图表
Meaning
a simplified drawing that shows the structure, relationship, or process of something
Example
The teacher explained the system using a clear diagram.
老师用一个清晰的图表解释了这个系统。
A1 verb /sel/

sell

Meaning
to give something to someone in exchange for money
Example
They sell fresh fruits at the market.
他们在市场上卖新鲜的水果。
B2 noun /bækˈtɪəriəm/

bacterium

细菌
Meaning
A single microscopic organism belonging to the group of bacteria.
Example
The doctor explained that a single bacterium can multiply rapidly under the right conditions.
医生解释说,一个单一的细菌在适当的条件下可以迅速繁殖。
A2 adjective, noun /ˈfeɪvərɪt/

favorite

最喜欢的
Meaning
Preferred over all others; something or someone especially liked.
Example
Chocolate is my favorite ice cream flavor.
巧克力是我最喜欢的冰淇淋口味。
C1 adjective/adverb /ɡəˈlɔːr/

galore

大量的
Meaning
In large amounts; abundant or plentiful.
Example
There were books galore in the old library.
在老图书馆里有大量的书。
C1 noun/adjective /ˈmɪstɪk/

mystic

神秘的,灵性追求者
Meaning
relating to mysteries, spirituality, or hidden truths; a person who seeks spiritual insight
Example
The mystic devoted his life to meditation and spiritual discovery.
那位神秘的追求者将他的生命献给了冥想和灵性探索。
C2 verb /əkˈsiːd/

accede

同意
Meaning
to agree to a request, proposal, or demand; to assume an office or position
Example
The government finally acceded to the demands of the protesters.
政府最终同意了抗议者的要求。
B2 adverb /kənˈvɜːrsli/

conversely

相反地
Meaning
in an opposite or contrary manner
Example
He is rich, conversely, his brother struggles financially.
他很富有,相反地,他的兄弟在经济上挣扎。
C1 noun/verb /brʊk/

brook

小溪 / 容忍
Meaning
As a noun: a small natural stream; As a verb: to tolerate or endure something
Example
The village was built near a clear brook.
这个村庄建在一条清澈的小溪旁。
B1 verb /ɪnˈsɪst/

insist

坚持
Meaning
to demand firmly; to state persistently
Example
He insisted on paying the bill.
他坚持要付账单。
C2 verb /ɪnˈræptʃər/

enrapture

使着迷
Meaning
To fill someone with great delight or joy.
Example
The beautiful music enraptured the audience.
美丽的音乐让观众陶醉。
B1 noun /pɔːrk/

pork

幸福
Meaning
the flesh of a pig used as food
Example
He doesn't eat pork for religious reasons.
当她收到奖项时,她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
C2 noun /əˈplɒm/

aplomb

Meaning
Complete and confident self-assurance or poise.
Example
She handled the difficult questions with aplomb.
B2 noun /ɪmˈbærəsmənt/

embarrassment

尴尬
Meaning
a feeling of self-consciousness, shame, or awkwardness
Example
Her face turned red with embarrassment after the mistake.
她因错误而羞愧得脸红了。
C2 noun /ˈjɪərlɪŋ/

yearling

一岁动物,尤其是马
Meaning
an animal that is one year old, especially a horse
Example
The farmer sold the yearling at the livestock market.
农民在牲畜市场卖掉了那只伊尔林。
C2 noun /ˈvɛləm/

vellum

羊皮纸
Meaning
a fine parchment made originally from the skin of a calf, used for writing or printing
Example
The ancient manuscript was written on vellum.
古老的手稿是用羊皮纸写的。
C1 noun /ˈkɜːrfjuː/

curfew

宵禁
Meaning
a rule requiring people to stay indoors after a certain time, usually at night
Example
The city imposed a curfew during the unrest.
城市在骚乱期间实施了宵禁。
C1 verb /əbˈzɒlv/

absolve

赦免
Meaning
to free someone from blame, guilt, or responsibility; to pardon
Example
The priest absolved him of his sins.
牧师赦免了他所有的罪。
C2 noun /ˈfærɪsiː/

pharisee

伪君子
Meaning
A member of an ancient Jewish sect; by extension, a self-righteous or hypocritical person.
Example
He acted like a pharisee, judging others while ignoring his own faults.
他像个法利赛人一样行事,批评别人却忽视自己的错误。
B1 noun ˈmeʒ.ərz

measures

措施
Meaning
A plan or course of action taken to achieve a particular purpose.
Example
Mitigation measures focus on reducing emissions.
缓解措施专注于减少排放。
C2 noun /ˈpruːdəri/

prudery

Meaning
the behavior or attitude of people who are too easily shocked or offended by sexual matters
Example
His prudery often made others uncomfortable during open discussions.
B1 noun pəˈten.ʃəl

potential

潜力
Meaning
Having or showing the capacity to become or develop into something in the future.
Example
The potential for innovation is immense.
创新的潜力是巨大的。
B1 noun /ɪmˈprɛʃən/

impression

印象, 概念
Meaning
an idea, feeling, or opinion about something or someone
Example
The book gave me a good first impression.
这本书给我留下了很好的第一印象。
B2 noun, verb /laʊndʒ/

lounge

休息室
Meaning
A public room for relaxing; or to sit, lie, or stand in a relaxed way.
Example
They lounged on the sofa after dinner.
他们在晚餐后懒洋洋地躺在沙发上。
B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈsaɪdɪd/

Undecided

未决定的; 不确定的
Meaning
not having made a decision; uncertain
Example
She was undecided about which college to attend.
她对于选择哪个大学感到未决定。
C1 verb /ˈnʌrɪʃ/

nourish

滋养
Meaning
To provide with food or other substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition
Example
Good books nourish the mind.
好书滋养心灵。
C1 adjective /ˈmɜː.sɪ.fəl/

Merciful

仁慈的; 富有同情心的
Meaning
showing compassion or forgiveness; kind and forgiving
Example
The merciful judge gave him a lighter sentence.
仁慈的法官给了他一个较轻的判决。
C2 verb /fɪˈlændər/

philander

调情
Meaning
to engage in casual or frivolous romantic or sexual relationships
Example
He was known to philander with many women in town.
他以与城里许多女性交往而闻名。
C2 verb /miːt/

mete

分配
Meaning
To dispense or allot justice, punishment, or harsh treatment.
Example
The judge will mete out punishment according to the crime.
法官将根据罪行分配惩罚。
C1 adjective /bəˈlɪdʒ.ər.ənt/

belligerent

好战或侵略性
Meaning
Hostile and aggressive, ready to fight or argue.
Example
His belligerent attitude often leads to conflicts.
他好战的态度常常导致冲突。
B2 noun /blæk sneɪk/

Black Snake

黑蛇
Meaning
a snake with dark or black colored skin
Example
The black snake slithered through the grass.
黑蛇穿过草地滑行。
C2 adjective /droʊl/

droll

滑稽
Meaning
curious or unusual in a way that provokes dry amusement
Example
He had a droll sense of humor that made everyone laugh.
他有一种滑稽的幽默感,让每个人都笑了。
C1 noun /sɔɪl ˈmæn.ɪdʒ.mənt/

soil management

土壤管理
Meaning
The application of operations, practices, and treatments to protect soil and enhance its performance.
Example
Proper soil management improves long-term agricultural productivity.
适当的土壤管理可以提高长期农业生产力。
B2 noun/adjective /səˈvɪliən/

civilian

平民
Meaning
a person not in the armed forces or police
Example
The area was evacuated to protect the civilians.
该区域已被疏散以保护平民。
A2 noun/verb /ˈsiːzən/

season

季节 / 调味
Meaning
One of the four periods of the year characterized by specific weather conditions; also, to add flavor to food.
Example
Spring is my favorite season of the year.
春天是我最喜欢的季节。
B2 adjective/verb /kəˈrʌpt/

corrupt

腐败
Meaning
dishonest or morally wrong; to make something impure or evil
Example
The politician was accused of corrupt practices.
这位政治家因腐败行为被指控。
B1 noun, verb /flæɡ/

flag

Meaning
a piece of fabric with a symbol or colors; or to mark or signal attention
Example
They raised the national flag during the ceremony.
B2 adjective /boʊld/

Bold

大胆; 自信; 勇敢
Meaning
brave; confident; daring
Example
He made a bold decision to start his own business.
他做出了大胆的决定,开始了自己的生意。
C1 noun ˌdiːˌrɛɡ.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən

deregulation

放松管制
Meaning
The removal or reduction of government regulations in an economic sector.
Example
Deregulation has increased competition in the telecommunications sector.
放松管制增加了电信行业的竞争。
A2 noun ˈmuːv.mənts

movements

运动
Meaning
Organized efforts by groups of people working together to advance their shared political, social, or artistic ideas.
Example
Freedom movements paved the way for independence.
自由运动为独立铺平了道路。
B1 noun /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/

association

协会
Meaning
an organized group of people who have joined together for a common purpose
Example
She is a member of the local teachers' association.
她是当地教师协会的成员。
C1 noun /ɪˌreɡjəˈlærɪti/

irregularity

不规则性
Meaning
lack of regularity or consistency; a deviation from what is normal, expected, or orderly
Example
The audit revealed several financial irregularities in the company’s records.
审计发现该公司的记录中存在多项财务不规则性。
C2 noun /lɔːŋ ɡɔːrd/

Long gourd

长南瓜
Meaning
an elongated green vegetable belonging to the cucumber family, used in cooking
Example
She sliced the long gourd thinly for the stir-fry dish.
她将长南瓜切成薄片,用于炒菜。
B2 noun /ˈskʌlp.tər/

Sculptor

雕塑家
Meaning
an artist who creates sculptures by carving, modeling, or shaping materials
Example
The sculptor spent months creating a beautiful marble statue.
雕塑家花了几个月时间制作一座美丽的大理石雕像。
C1 noun /ˌdɪs.ɪˈluː.ʒən.mənt/

disillusionment

幻灭
Meaning
A feeling of disappointment resulting from the discovery that something is not as good as one believed it to be.
Example
Many people experience disillusionment after unrealistic expectations.
许多人在不切实际的期望后会经历幻灭。
C1 verb /ˈɡræpəl/

grapple

斗争, 摔跤
Meaning
to struggle or wrestle with something, often a problem or opponent
Example
The company is grappling with financial difficulties.
公司正在与财务困难作斗争。
C2 verb /rɪˈpruːv/

reprove

批评
Meaning
to criticize or correct someone gently or disapprove of their actions
Example
The teacher reproved the student for being late.
老师因学生迟到而批评了他。
C1 noun /ˌɑːr.kəˈpɛl.əˌɡoʊ/

archipelago

群岛
Meaning
A group of islands clustered together in a body of water.
Example
Indonesia is an archipelago with thousands of islands.
印度尼西亚是一个由成千上万个岛屿组成的群岛。
C1 adjective skiˈmæt.ɪk

Schematic

与图表相关或简短的
Meaning
Presenting some framework or concept briefly
Example
The engineer provided a schematic diagram of the project.
工程师提供了该项目的示意图。
B2 noun /ˌærɪˈstɑːkrəsi/

aristocracy

贵族
Meaning
a class of people holding exceptional rank and privileges, especially hereditary nobility
Example
The aristocracy often had influence over political decisions.
贵族往往对政治决策有影响。
C2 verb /ˈpɜːrdʒər/

perjure

作伪证
Meaning
To knowingly tell a lie in a court of law after swearing to tell the truth.
Example
He was accused of trying to perjure himself during the trial.
他被指控在审判过程中试图作伪证。
C1 adjective rɪˈlɛntləs

relentless

不屈不挠
Meaning
Oppressively constant; incessant; showing no abatement of severity, intensity, strength, or pace.
Example
The freedom fighters' relentless struggle led to victory.
自由战士们的不屈不挠的斗争导致了胜利。
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。
C2 noun /ˈhænd ˌrɪŋɪŋ/

hand-wringing

过度担忧
Meaning
excessive worry or concern expressed in a visible or dramatic way.
Example
There was much hand-wringing over the political crisis.
关于政治危机有很多戏剧性的担忧。
B2 adjective /ˈæfluənt/

affluent

富裕
Meaning
having a great deal of money; wealthy
Example
She grew up in an affluent neighborhood.
她在一个富裕的社区长大。
C1 noun /ˈtɒpˌsɔɪl/

topsoil

表土
Meaning
the top layer of soil, which is rich in organic matter and nutrients
Example
Farmers rely on healthy topsoil for good crop yields.
农民依赖健康的表土来获得丰收。
B2 adjective ˈræd.ɪ.kəl

radical

能够带来根本性变化,反对传统的信仰或系统
Meaning
Capable of bringing fundamental changes opposite to conventional beliefs or systems.
Example
The leader proposed radical economic reforms.
领导人提议进行激进的经济改革。
C2 verb /əbˈskɒnd/

abscond

逃跑
Meaning
to leave secretly and quickly, often to avoid arrest or punishment
Example
The thief tried to abscond with the stolen jewelry.
小偷试图带着被盗的珠宝逃跑。
C2 noun /ɡriːn ˈdʒækfruːt/

Green Jackfruit

青木瓜
Meaning
unripe fruit of the jackfruit tree, commonly used as a vegetable in cooking
Example
Green jackfruit is often used in curries and stews.
青木瓜常常用在咖喱和炖菜中。
C1 noun /lɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/

linguistics

语言学
Meaning
The scientific study of language and its structure.
Example
She decided to major in linguistics at university.
她决定在大学里攻读语言学。
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 noun /mɪˈrɑːʒ/

Mirage

海市蜃楼
Meaning
An optical illusion caused by atmospheric conditions, especially in deserts
Example
The travelers saw a mirage of water in the desert.
旅行者在沙漠中看到了水的海市蜃楼。
B2 adjective /ˈfeɪvərəbl/

favourable

有利的
Meaning
Expressing approval, support, or positivity; advantageous or beneficial
Example
The weather conditions were favourable for the outdoor event.
户外活动的天气条件是有利的。
C1 noun /ˈpriːsɪŋkt/

precinct

Meaning
A district or area within the boundaries of a city, often for police or electoral purposes.
Example
She went to vote at her local precinct.
她去了她当地的选区投票。
B1 adjective /ˈɜːrdʒənt/

Urgent

紧急
Meaning
requiring immediate action or attention; pressing
Example
The patient needs urgent medical attention.
病人需要紧急医疗照顾。
B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪm.fəl/

Shameful

可耻的; 不光彩的; 令人尴尬的
Meaning
causing shame; disgraceful; embarrassing
Example
His shameful behavior embarrassed the entire family.
他可耻的行为让整个家庭感到尴尬。
B2 adverb /kənˈsɪstəntli/

consistently

持续地
Meaning
in a way that does not vary; regularly and dependably
Example
She has been performing consistently well in her studies.
她在学习中始终表现得很好。
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。
C1 noun /ˌpɜːrspəˈreɪʃn/

perspiration

出汗
Meaning
The process of sweating.
Example
Heavy exercise causes perspiration.
剧烈运动会引起出汗。
A2 adjective /ˈnæsti/

nasty

令人不快的
Meaning
very unpleasant, unkind, or offensive
Example
He made a nasty comment about her dress.
他对她的裙子发表了令人不快的评论。
A1 noun ˈfjuː.tʃər

future

未来
Meaning
The time or a period of time following the moment of speaking or writing; time regarded as still to come.
Example
Future projects depend on strategic planning.
未来的项目依赖于战略规划。
C1 noun /ˈdɛməɡɒɡ/

demagogue

民粹主义者
Meaning
A political leader who seeks support by appealing to popular desires and prejudices rather than by using rational argument.
Example
The crowd was swayed by the fiery speeches of the demagogue.
人群受到了民粹主义者激烈演讲的影响。
C2 noun /ˈɡræn.tɔːr/

grantor

授予人
Meaning
A person or entity that makes a grant or transfers property or rights to another.
Example
The grantor transferred the property rights to the nonprofit organization.
授予人将财产权转移给了非营利组织。
B2 noun /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːmənt/

disagreement

分歧
Meaning
a failure to agree or a difference in opinion
Example
Their disagreement on the issue caused a delay in the project.
他们在这个问题上的分歧导致了项目的延迟。
B1 adjective /ˈtʃaɪl.dɪʃ/

Childish

孩子气; 典型的儿童行为,但对于成年人不合适
Meaning
immature and silly; behaving in a way that is typical of a child but inappropriate for an adult
Example
His childish behavior during the meeting was quite embarrassing.
他在会议期间的孩子气行为非常令人尴尬。
C2 adjective /ˈrɛɡnənt/

regnant

在位
Meaning
Reigning; currently holding power, authority, or dominance.
Example
The regnant queen introduced several reforms during her reign.
在位的女王在她的统治期间进行了几项改革。
C1 adjective /ˌsuːɪˈsaɪdəl/

Suicidal

自杀的
Meaning
relating to or having thoughts of killing oneself; extremely dangerous or harmful
Example
The reckless driving was suicidal behavior.
鲁莽的驾驶是一种自杀行为。
B2 verb /əˈkʌmpəni/

accompany

陪伴
Meaning
to go somewhere with someone as a companion or escort
Example
She asked her friend to accompany her to the concert.
她请她的朋友陪她一起去音乐会。
B2 verb, noun /kəˈmjuːt/

commute

通勤
Meaning
Verb: to travel regularly between home and work; Noun: the journey to and from work.
Example
He commutes two hours every day to reach his office.
他每天通勤两小时去上班到他的办公室。
B2 adjective /ˈmɒdɪst/

modest

Meaning
Having or showing a humble estimate of one’s importance; simple and not extravagant.
Example
She lives in a modest house in the countryside.
C2 noun /ˈhoʊʒəri/

hosiery

长袜和腿部衣物
Meaning
Stockings, socks, and other knitted clothing for the legs and feet.
Example
She bought new hosiery for the winter season.
她为冬季季节买了新的长袜。
B2 adjective /juːˈnæn.ɪ.məs/

Unanimous

一致的
Meaning
fully in agreement; shared by all
Example
The committee reached a unanimous decision.
委员会达成了一致的决定。
C2 noun (plural) /ˈlɪniəmənts/

lineaments

面部特征
Meaning
The features or distinctive characteristics of the face or body.
Example
The lineaments of his face were sharp and stern.
他的面部特征很尖锐且严肃。
C2 verb /ɪnˈveɪ/

inveigh

严厉批评
Meaning
To speak or write about something with great hostility and criticism.
Example
He inveighed against the corruption in government.
他严厉批评了政府中的腐败。
C2 noun /ˈmaɪtər/

miter

主教帽
Meaning
a tall, pointed hat worn by bishops; also a type of joint made between two pieces of material
Example
The bishop placed the miter on his head during the ceremony.
主教在仪式中把主教帽戴在头上。
A2 adverb /ˈsɪə.ri.əs.li/

seriously

认真地
Meaning
in a solemn or thoughtful manner
Example
She took the matter very seriously.
她非常认真地对待了这个问题。
B2 noun /ˈlaɪf.taɪm/

lifetime

一生
Meaning
The duration of a person's life or the existence of something.
Example
She achieved more in her lifetime than most people dream of.
她在一生中取得的成就,超出了大多数人的梦想。
C1 noun /sɔːd fɪʃ/

Sword fish

剑鱼
Meaning
A large marine fish with an elongated bill resembling a sword
Example
The swordfish can swim at speeds up to 60 mph.
剑鱼的游泳速度可达每小时60英里。
B2 noun ˌɪmplɪmenˈteɪʃən

implementation

实施
Meaning
The process of putting a decision or plan into effect; execution.
Example
Proper implementation of policies is crucial.
政策的正确实施至关重要。
B1 adjective /kənˈviː.ni.ənt/

Convenient

方便的;适用的;实用的;
Meaning
fitting in well with a person's needs, activities, and plans; suitable and practical
Example
The new shopping mall is very convenient for our family.
新购物中心对我们家庭非常方便。
C1 adjective /bɪˈleɪtɪd/

belated

迟到的
Meaning
coming or happening later than expected or usual
Example
She sent me a belated birthday card.
她寄给我一张迟到的生日卡。
B2 noun /ˈhaɪəˌrɑːrki/

hierarchy

等级制度
Meaning
A system in which people or things are arranged in levels of importance or authority.
Example
The corporate hierarchy determines who makes the final decision.
企业等级制度决定了谁作出最终决定。
C2 adjective /ˈmɔːdlɪn/

maudlin

过于伤感
Meaning
Overly sentimental, often tearfully or weakly emotional.
Example
He became maudlin after a few drinks.
他喝了几杯后变得情绪化。
C2 adjective /ˌvɛrɪˈsɪmɪlər/

verisimilar

类似于真实
Meaning
appearing to be true or real
Example
The story seemed verisimilar though it was entirely fictional.
这个故事看起来类似于真实,尽管它完全是虚构的。
C2 noun /ˈvaɪkaʊnt/

viscount

副伯爵
Meaning
A British nobleman ranking below an earl and above a baron.
Example
The viscount inherited the estate from his father.
副伯爵从父亲那里继承了庄园。
B2 noun /ˈbɜːrdn/

burden

负担
Meaning
a heavy load, especially one that is difficult to carry
Example
The financial burden was too heavy for him to bear.
财政负担对他来说太重了。
B2 verb /ʃriːk/

shriek

尖叫
Meaning
to make a loud, high-pitched cry
Example
She shrieked when she saw the spider.
她看到蜘蛛时尖叫了。
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。
C1 adverb /ˈeɪ.mi.ə.bli/

Amiably

友好地,以友善的方式
Meaning
in a friendly and pleasant manner
Example
They discussed the issue amiably without any arguments.
他们友善地讨论了这个问题,没有争论。
C2 adjective /dɪsˈkʌmfɪtɪŋ/

discomfiting

令人不安
Meaning
Causing unease, embarrassment, or discomfort.
Example
His discomfiting questions made everyone shift uncomfortably in their seats.
他那令人不安的问题让大家在座位上不舒服地动来动去。
B1 noun /kraʊn/

Crown

王冠
Meaning
a circular ornamental headdress worn by a monarch as a symbol of authority
Example
The queen wore a magnificent crown during the coronation ceremony.
女王在加冕仪式上戴着一顶华丽的王冠。
B1 adverb /ˈtɛrəbli/

terribly

可怕地
Meaning
to a very great or extreme degree; very badly or unpleasantly
Example
He felt terribly sad after hearing the news.
听到消息后,他感到可怕地悲伤。
B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsələr/

counsellor

咨询师
Meaning
a person trained to give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems; an advisor
Example
She spoke to a counsellor to get advice about her career.
她和一名咨询师谈了自己的职业问题。
C1 noun /ˈfæm.ɪn/

Famine

饥荒
Meaning
extreme scarcity of food; a period when food is extremely scarce
Example
The severe drought led to widespread famine in the region.
严重的干旱导致该地区广泛的饥荒。
B2 noun /ˈsɪmfəni/

Symphony

交响曲
Meaning
an elaborate musical composition for full orchestra, typically in four movements
Example
The orchestra performed Beethoven's Fifth Symphony.
乐团演奏了贝多芬的第五交响曲。
A1 noun /frɛnd/

friend

朋友
Meaning
a person with whom one has a bond of mutual affection
Example
He is my best friend.
他是我最好的朋友。
A1 noun /naɪt/

night

夜晚
Meaning
the time of darkness between one day and the next, when most people sleep
Example
She loves going for walks at night.
她喜欢晚上散步。
B2 verb kəˈlæbəreɪt

collaborate

合作
Meaning
To work jointly with others, especially in an intellectual endeavor; cooperate.
Example
Volunteers often collaborate with local organizations.
志愿者经常与当地组织合作。
C1 verb /ˈɪmprəvaɪz/

improvise

Meaning
To create or perform something spontaneously without preparation.
Example
The actor had to improvise his lines when he forgot the script.