A1 noun /waɪf/

wife

妻子

Meaning

a woman who is married to someone

Example

She is the wife of the famous author.

她是著名作家的妻子。

C2 adjective /bɪˈnɪɡnənt/

benignant

仁慈的, 善良的

Meaning

Kindly and benevolent in nature.

Example

The teacher’s benignant attitude made the students feel comfortable.

老师的仁慈态度让学生感到舒适。

A2 noun /spiːd/

Speed

速度; 快速

Meaning

the rate at which someone or something moves or operates

Example

The car reached a speed of 100 miles per hour.

汽车达到了每小时100英里的速度。

C2 noun /ˈɪl.i.æd/

iliad

伊利亚特

Meaning

An ancient Greek epic poem attributed to Homer, describing the events of the Trojan War.

Example

Students studied the Iliad to understand Greek mythology and heroism.

学生们学习了《伊利亚特》，以理解希腊神话和英雄主义。

C1 noun /trentʃ/

Trench

壕沟

Meaning

a long, narrow ditch; a deep furrow in the ground, especially one used for military defense

Example

The soldiers dug a trench for protection during the battle.

士兵们在战斗期间挖掘了壕沟以保护自己。

C1 verb /ɪˈkweɪt/

equate

等同

Meaning

To consider as equal or equivalent.

Example

Many people equate wealth with success.

许多人将财富与成功相提并论。

B1 noun /ˈbles.ɪŋ/

Blessing

祝福; 礼物;

Meaning

a beneficial thing for which one is grateful; divine favor

Example

Having good health is a blessing that we should cherish.

拥有良好的健康是我们应该珍惜的祝福。

C2 noun /ˈɪn.tɪ.ɡreɪ.tɪv dɪˈpləʊ.mə.si/

integrative diplomacy

综合外交

Meaning

A diplomatic approach that seeks to combine or coordinate different elements, interests, or parties into a unified whole.

Example

Integrative diplomacy strengthens alliances.

综合外交增强了联盟。

A2 adjective /waɪd/

Wide

宽; 广

Meaning

having a great distance from one side to the other; broad

Example

The river is very wide at this point.

这条河在这一点非常宽。

C2 noun /ˈɡʌl.i/

gully

沟渠，峡谷

Meaning

A narrow channel or ravine worn away by water.

Example

After the storm, the road was cut by a deep gully.

暴风雨过后，路被一个深深的沟渠切割。

C2 verb /ɛnˈfrænˌtʃaɪz/

enfranchise

幸福

Meaning

To grant the right to vote or other rights of citizenship.

Example

The new law enfranchised thousands of people.

当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。

C2 noun /pɜːr bɔɪld raɪs/

Per boiled rice

预煮米

Meaning

Rice that has been partially boiled in the husk before milling; parboiled rice

Example

Per boiled rice retains more nutrients than regular white rice.

预煮米比普通白米保留更多营养成分。

C1 adjective /ˌret.rəˈspek.tɪv/

Retrospective

回顾的

Meaning

looking back on or dealing with past events or situations

Example

The museum held a retrospective exhibition of the artist's work.

博物馆举办了这位艺术家的回顾展。

B2 adjective /ˈtʃʌbi/

chubby

圆润

Meaning

slightly fat in a way that looks healthy and pleasant

Example

The baby has chubby cheeks.

宝宝有圆润的脸颊。

C1 noun trəˈdʒek.tər.i

trajectory

轨道

Meaning

The path followed by a projectile flying or an object moving under the action of given forces.

Example

The satellite followed its intended trajectory.

卫星沿着预定的轨道飞行。

A2 noun /ˈæl.fə.bɛt/

alphabet

字母表

Meaning

a set of letters or symbols in a fixed order used to represent the sounds of a language

Example

Children usually learn the alphabet before learning to read words.

孩子们通常在学习阅读单词之前先学习字母表。

C2 noun dʒʊˈdɪʃəsnɪs

judiciousness

明智，审慎

Meaning

Having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense.

Example

Her judiciousness in making decisions was appreciated.

她在做决定时的明智被赞赏。

A2 noun /ˈeɪn.dʒəl/

Angel

天使

Meaning

a spiritual being believed to act as an attendant, agent, or messenger of God

Example

She looked like an angel in her white dress.

她穿着白裙子看起来像一个天使。

A2 noun /kæp/

Cap

帽子

Meaning

a head covering with a visor; a protective covering

Example

He wore a baseball cap to protect himself from the sun.

他戴着棒球帽以保护自己免受阳光照射。

C2 noun /kəˈbɑl/

Cabal

阴谋集团

Meaning

a secret political clique or faction

Example

The journalists exposed a cabal of corrupt politicians working together.

记者揭露了一个腐败政治家的秘密团体，他们一起合作。

C1 adjective /ˈtiːmɪŋ/

teeming

充满

Meaning

full of or swarming with things or people

Example

The market was teeming with shoppers.

市场充满了购物者。

C1 noun /ˈmelənkəli/

Melancholy

忧郁; 深思熟虑的悲伤

Meaning

A feeling of pensive sadness; thoughtful or gentle sadness

Example

A deep melancholy settled over him after reading the old letters.

读完旧信后，他感到一阵深深的忧郁。

C1 adjective /maɪˈɑːpɪk/

myopic

近视，狭隘的视野

Meaning

lacking foresight or long-term perspective; also refers to nearsightedness

Example

The company’s myopic strategy led to long-term losses.

公司的近视战略导致了长期损失。

C1 noun /ˈbɑːr.tər ˌsɪs.təm/

barter system

物物交换

Meaning

A system of exchange where goods and services are traded directly without using money.

Example

Ancient civilizations used the barter system for trade.

古代文明使用物物交换系统进行贸易。

C1 noun /moʊl/

Mole

鼹鼠

Meaning

a small burrowing mammal with tiny eyes and soft fur

Example

The mole dug tunnels under the garden.

鼹鼠在花园下挖了隧道。

B2 noun /əkˈsɛsəri/

accessory

配件；协助犯罪的人

Meaning

a thing which can be added to something else to make it more useful, versatile, or attractive; a person who assists in committing a crime

Example

She bought some stylish accessories for her new phone.

她为她的新手机买了一些时尚配件。

B2 verb /drɪp/

drip

滴落

Meaning

to fall or let fall in drops

Example

Water was dripping from the broken pipe.

水从破裂的管道中滴下来。

A2 adjective /ˈpɜːrfɪkt/

Perfect

完美的; 无瑕疵的; 卓越的

Meaning

flawless; excellent; without fault

Example

She delivered a perfect performance on stage.

她在舞台上做出了完美的表现。

C1 noun /ˈskwɒlər/

squalor

贫困

Meaning

the state of being extremely dirty and unpleasant, especially due to poverty or neglect

Example

They lived in squalor without basic facilities.

他们在没有基本设施的贫困中生活。

C1 adjective /ˌfɪz.i.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

physiological

与身体功能和活动相关

Meaning

Relating to bodily functions and activities.

Example

Exercise improves physiological functions of the body.

运动改善身体的生理功能。

C1 noun /ˈfɪɡjərˌhɛd/

figurehead

象征性领导

Meaning

a nominal leader with no real power; a symbolic head

Example

The king was merely a figurehead with no real authority.

国王只是一个没有实权的象征性领袖。

A2 verb /kəˈlɛkt/

collect

收集

Meaning

to gather together; to accumulate items

Example

I collect stamps as a hobby.

我把收集邮票作为一种爱好。

C1 verb /dɪsˈpleɪs/

displace

取代

Meaning

to force someone or something out of their usual or original position; to replace or substitute

Example

The new technology will displace many traditional manufacturing jobs.

新技术将取代许多传统的制造业工作。

C2 adjective /kəmˈprɛsəbl̩/

compressible

可压缩的

Meaning

Capable of being compressed or reduced in volume.

Example

Air is a compressible substance, unlike water.

空气是一种可压缩的物质，不像水。

C2 noun /bleɪn/

Blain

水泡

Meaning

an inflammatory swelling or sore on the skin; a blister or pustule

Example

The doctor examined the blain on his arm.

医生检查了他手臂上的水泡。

B2 verb /blɜːr/

blur

模糊

Meaning

to make something unclear or difficult to see

Example

Tears blurred her vision.

眼泪模糊了她的视线。

B2 adjective, noun /ɪzˈreɪli/

israeli

以色列的

Meaning

relating to Israel or its people; a person from Israel

Example

She works for an Israeli company.

她在一家以色列公司工作。

C2 noun /ɪmˈprɑːvɪdəns/

improvidence

缺乏远见

Meaning

Lack of foresight or care for future needs.

Example

His improvidence led to financial difficulties.

他的缺乏远见导致了财务困难。

A2 adjective /faɪn/

Fine

好的; 极好的; 薄的; 纤细的; 高质量的

Meaning

good; excellent; thin; delicate; high quality

Example

The weather is fine today.

今天天气很好。

B1 adjective /slaɪt/

Slight

轻微的; 细微的; 苗条的; 微妙的

Meaning

small in degree; not severe or intense; slim; thin

Example

There was a slight delay in the train schedule.

火车时刻表有轻微的延迟。

C1 adjective /dɪsˈkwaɪətɪŋ/

disquieting

令人不安

Meaning

Causing worry, unease, or anxiety.

Example

The news report was deeply disquieting to the public.

新闻报道对公众来说是深感不安的。

C1 noun /ˈlɪməˌziːn/

limousine

由司机驾驶的豪华大轿车

Meaning

a large, luxurious car driven by a chauffeur.

Example

The bride arrived in a white limousine.

新娘乘坐一辆白色的豪华轿车到达。

B2 adjective ɪkˈstɪŋkt

extinct

灭绝

Meaning

No longer in existence; having died out completely.

Example

Some species are becoming extinct due to overfishing.

一些物种由于过度捕捞而濒临灭绝。

B1 noun /ˈpʌb.lɪ.ʃər/

Publisher

出版商

Meaning

a person or company that produces and distributes books, magazines, or newspapers

Example

The publisher decided to print 10,000 copies of the new novel.

出版商决定印刷10,000本新小说。

C1 adjective /ˌdɪktəˈtɔːriəl/

dictatorial

独裁的

Meaning

Having or showing a tendency to tell people what to do in an autocratic way.

Example

His dictatorial style made him unpopular among colleagues.

他的独裁风格使他在同事中不受欢迎。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈtjuː.ɪ.tɪv/

intuitive

直觉的

Meaning

Based on instinctive understanding rather than reasoning.

Example

The software has an intuitive design that makes it easy to use.

该软件具有直观的设计，使其易于使用。

A2 noun /ˈbiː.ɪŋ/

Being

存在；一个生物；存在的状态

Meaning

existence; a living creature; the state of existing

Example

Every human being deserves respect and dignity.

每个人类都有尊严和尊重的权利。

A2 noun /ˈpɑːsˌpɔːrt/

passport

护照

Meaning

an official government document that identifies a person and allows them to travel internationally

Example

She renewed her passport before traveling abroad.

她在出国前更新了她的护照。

C2 noun /ˈlæriət/

lariat

套索

Meaning

A long rope with a noose at one end used to catch animals such as cattle or horses.

Example

The cowboy threw his lariat to catch the stray horse.

牛仔投掷了他的套索，捕捉到了迷路的马。

C2 noun məˌnɒp.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

monopolization

垄断化

Meaning

The process by which a company gains exclusive control over a commercial activity.

Example

The monopolization of industries can limit consumer choices.

行业的垄断化可能会限制消费者的选择。

C2 adverb /ˌsʌb ˈroʊzə/

sub rosa

秘密地

Meaning

secretly, in confidence, or in private

Example

The deal was made sub rosa to avoid public scrutiny.

交易是在秘密地进行的，以避免公众审查。

B2 noun /ɡrɪp/

Grip

牢牢把握；握住；把手或抓手

Meaning

a firm hold or grasp; the power of holding something firmly; a handle or handhold

Example

The rock climber lost his grip and fell several feet before the safety rope caught him.

攀岩者失去握住，掉了好几英尺，直到安全绳把他抓住。

A1 noun /fʊt/

Foot

脚

Meaning

the lower extremity of the leg that is in direct contact with the ground in standing or walking

Example

She hurt her foot while running.

她在跑步时扭伤了脚。

C2 noun /ˈfɔɪbəl/

foible

小缺点

Meaning

A minor weakness or eccentricity in someone's character.

Example

She loved him despite his little foibles.

尽管有一些小缺点，她依然爱他。

A2 verb /reɪz/

raise

举起 / 提高

Meaning

To lift or move something to a higher position; to increase; to bring up.

Example

She raised her hand to ask a question.

她举起手来提问。

A2 noun /ˈwɔː.tər.mel.ən/

Watermelon

西瓜

Meaning

a large round fruit with a hard green skin and sweet red flesh with black seeds

Example

I bought a fresh watermelon from the market for the summer picnic.

我从市场买了一个新鲜的西瓜，准备去夏季野餐。

C1 adjective /ˈtæn.tə.laɪ.zɪŋ/

Tantalizing

诱人的；吸引人的但无法触及

Meaning

tempting and attractive but out of reach

Example

The tantalizing aroma of fresh bread filled the bakery.

新鲜面包的诱人香气弥漫在面包店。

A2 noun /peɪn/

Pain

疼痛; 身体的痛苦或情感困扰

Meaning

physical suffering or discomfort; mental or emotional distress

Example

The patient felt severe pain in his back.

病人感到背部剧烈的疼痛。

B2 adjective /prəˈfaʊnd/

profound

深远

Meaning

Very great or intense; having deep insight or understanding.

Example

The speech had a profound impact on the audience.

演讲对听众产生了深远的影响。

C2 noun /ˈdɛkəˌɡɒn/

decagon

十边形

Meaning

A polygon with ten sides and ten angles.

Example

The geometry teacher drew a perfect decagon on the board.

几何老师在黑板上画了一个完美的十边形。

C2 noun /ɪnˈɛrənsi/

inerrancy

无误性

Meaning

the belief or quality of being free from error; absolute correctness

Example

Some religious groups strongly affirm the inerrancy of their sacred texts.

一些宗教团体强烈坚持他们圣经的无误性。

C1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈbɛrɪŋ/

overbearing

专横

Meaning

unpleasantly or arrogantly domineering

Example

His overbearing attitude made everyone uncomfortable.

他的专横态度让所有人都感到不舒服。

C1 noun səˈsteɪnəbəl ænd kəˈlæbərətɪv əˈproʊtʃ

sustainable and collaborative approach

可持续和协作的方法

Meaning

A method of working together that can be maintained over time without depleting resources or causing harm.

Example

A sustainable and collaborative approach is crucial for solving environmental problems.

可持续和协作的方法对于解决环境问题至关重要。

B1 noun /ˌek.sɪˈbɪʃ.ən/

Exhibition

展览

Meaning

a public display of works of art or other items of interest

Example

The art exhibition featured paintings from local artists throughout the region.

这场艺术展览展示了来自本地区的本地艺术家的画作。

B2 adverb /ˈpɑrʃəli/

Partially

部分地; 不完全地;

Meaning

to some extent; not completely; incompletely

Example

The building was only partially destroyed in the fire.

这座建筑在火灾中仅部分被摧毁。

C2 verb /ˈdɒɡmətaɪz/

dogmatize

教条化

Meaning

To state opinions or beliefs as if they were absolute truths.

Example

The professor tended to dogmatize on political issues.

教授倾向于在政治问题上教条主义。

C2 noun /pərˈsɪpiəns/

percipience

洞察力

Meaning

The ability to perceive, understand, or notice things quickly.

Example

His percipience in reading people made him a great negotiator.

他在阅读人们时的洞察力使他成为一位出色的谈判者。

A1 noun /suːp/

Soup

汤

Meaning

a liquid food made by boiling meat, vegetables, or other ingredients in water

Example

I had a bowl of chicken soup for lunch.

我午餐吃了一碗鸡汤。

B2 noun /dɪsˈpoʊzl/

disposal

处置

Meaning

the action or process of getting rid of something

Example

The disposal of waste is crucial for maintaining a clean environment.

废物处理对于保持清洁的环境至关重要。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈvɪz.ə.bəl/

Invisible

看不见的

Meaning

unable to be seen; not visible to the eye

Example

The bacteria are invisible without a microscope.

细菌在没有显微镜的情况下看不见。

B2 noun /ˈriːzənɪŋ/

reasoning

推理

Meaning

the process of thinking about something in a logical way in order to form a conclusion or judgment

Example

Her reasoning for leaving was clear and logical.

她离开的推理是清晰和合逻辑的。

C1 verb /ɪˈloʊp/

elope

偷偷结婚

Meaning

to run away secretly in order to get married, especially without parental consent

Example

The young couple decided to elope to another city.

这对年轻情侣决定逃到另一个城市结婚。

A2 verb /drɔː/

draw

画

Meaning

to create pictures or designs with a pencil or pen

Example

She draws beautiful landscapes in her spare time.

她在空闲时间画美丽的风景。

B2 adjective /ˈsɛkʃʊəl/

sexual

性行为

Meaning

relating to the instincts, physiological processes, and activities connected with physical attraction or intimate physical contact between individuals

Example

The sexual health of individuals is an important topic in modern medicine.

个体的性健康是现代医学中的一个重要话题。

C2 noun /krəˈdjuːlɪti/

credulity

轻信

Meaning

A tendency to be too ready to believe that something is real or true.

Example

The scam succeeded because of the victim's credulity.

诈骗因受害人的轻信而成功。

C2 adjective /ˌfærɪˈseɪɪkəl/

pharisaical

伪善的

Meaning

Excessively concerned with formal rules or outward show of morality, often in a hypocritical way.

Example

His pharisaical behavior made people doubt his sincerity.

他的伪善行为让人怀疑他的真诚。

C1 noun /ɪˈlɛk.trəʊ.laɪts/

electrolytes

电解质

Meaning

Minerals in body fluids that carry an electric charge and are essential for many bodily functions.

Example

Electrolytes help maintain proper fluid balance in the body.

电解质有助于维持体内的液体平衡。

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。

C1 noun /ˈɪmɪdʒəri/

imagery

意象

Meaning

visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work

Example

The poet's use of imagery brought the scene to life.

诗人的意象使用使场景栩栩如生。

C1 noun /ˈfren.zi/

Frenzy

狂热

Meaning

a state or period of uncontrolled excitement or wild behavior; intense activity

Example

The announcement of the sale created a shopping frenzy at the mall.

销售公告在商场引发了一场购物狂潮。

C2 noun /ˈɪrɪtənsi/

irritancy

恼怒

Meaning

the quality or state of causing irritation; legal or formal invalidation

Example

The constant noise became an irritancy to the neighbors.

持续的噪音成为邻居的恼怒源。

C2 adjective /ɒmˈnɪp.ə.tənt/

omnipotent

全能

Meaning

Having unlimited power; able to do anything; all-powerful.

Example

In many religions, God is considered omnipotent.

在许多宗教中，上帝被认为是全能的。

C1 noun /ˈnɪkəl/

nickel

镍币

Meaning

a small coin, typically worth five cents in the United States

Example

He found a nickel on the ground.

他在地上找到了一个镍币。

B2 adjective /ˌɪd.iˈɒt.ɪk/

Idiotic

愚蠢

Meaning

extremely stupid; foolish; senseless

Example

His idiotic behavior embarrassed everyone at the meeting.

他的愚蠢行为让会议上的所有人感到尴尬。

C2 noun /ˈɡraɪndstoʊn/

grindstone

磨刀石

Meaning

a thick disc of stone used for grinding, sharpening, or polishing tools

Example

The blacksmith sharpened his blade on the grindstone.

铁匠在磨刀石上磨快了他的刀片。

B1 noun /tʃest/

Chest

胸部; 箱子

Meaning

the front surface of a person's or animal's body between the neck and abdomen; a large strong box

Example

The doctor listened to his chest with a stethoscope.

医生用听诊器听他的胸部。

C2 noun /ˌlɛksɪˈkɒɡrəfi/

lexicography

词典编纂学

Meaning

The art or practice of compiling dictionaries.

Example

Lexicography requires both linguistic and cultural knowledge.

词典编纂学需要语言学和文化知识。

B2 noun fəˈnɒm.ɪ.nə

phenomena

现象

Meaning

Facts or situations that are observed to exist or happen, especially ones whose cause or explanation is in question.

Example

Phenomena like floods disrupt agricultural systems.

像洪水这样的现象扰乱了农业系统。

C2 noun /ˈsælvoʊ/

salvo

齐射

Meaning

A simultaneous discharge of guns or release of bombs; a sudden outburst of cheers or applause.

Example

The soldiers fired a salvo to honor the fallen general.

士兵们开了一轮齐射，以向已故将军致敬。

C2 noun /ˈlɪɡ.ə.tʃər/

ligature

连字

Meaning

A thing used for tying or binding tightly; in music/printing, two or more notes or letters joined together.

Example

The doctor used a ligature to stop the bleeding.

医生使用了连字来停止出血。

B1 noun /ˈæbsəns/

Absence

缺席

Meaning

the state of being away from a place or person; lack or non-existence

Example

His absence from the meeting was noticed by everyone.

他缺席的会议被大家注意到了。

B1 noun /ˈvɪn.ɪ.ɡər/

Vinegar

醋

Meaning

a sour liquid made from fermented alcohol, used for cooking and preserving

Example

I added vinegar to the salad dressing for extra flavor.

我在沙拉酱里加了醋，以增加味道。

B1 adjective /rɪˈdɪk.jə.ləs/

Ridiculous

荒谬的; 可笑的; 愚蠢的

Meaning

extremely silly or unreasonable; deserving or causing laughter

Example

The idea of building a house without tools is ridiculous.

没有工具建房子的想法是荒谬的。

C2 noun /ˈɡrændɪləkwəns/

grandiloquence

夸张的语言

Meaning

Pompous or extravagant language, style, or manner, often intended to impress

Example

The politician’s speech was full of empty grandiloquence.

政治家的演讲充满了空洞的夸张语言。

C2 adjective /ˌrɛpərˈtɔːriəl/

repertorial

报道的

Meaning

Relating to or characteristic of a repertoire, especially in journalism or performance contexts.

Example

The journalist's repertorial style captured every detail of the unfolding story.

记者的报道风格捕捉了展开故事的每个细节。

B2 noun /ˈprɒbləm ˈsɒlvɪŋ/

problem-solving

问题解决

Meaning

The process of finding solutions to difficult or complex issues.

Example

Problem-solving skills are key to leadership.

解决问题的技能是领导力的关键。

C2 noun /ˈmætrɪˌsaɪd/

matricide

弑母

Meaning

The act of killing one's own mother.

Example

The crime of matricide shocked the entire town.

弑母罪震惊了整个城市。

B1 noun rɔː mətɪˈrɪəlz

raw materials

原材料

Meaning

The basic material from which a product is made.

Example

The factory imports raw materials for production.

工厂进口原材料用于生产。

C2 adjective /ˈfraʊzi/

frowsy

邋遢

Meaning

Scruffy and neglected in appearance; musty or stale in smell.

Example

He wore a frowsy old jacket that smelled of damp.

他穿着一件邋遢的旧夹克，散发着潮湿的气味。

B2 noun /kənˈsɪstənsi/

consistency

一致性, 连贯性

Meaning

The quality of always behaving or performing in a similar way; uniformity.

Example

Consistency in quality is key to customer satisfaction.

质量的一致性是客户满意的关键。

C1 adjective ˌkwɪn.tɪˈsen.ʃəl

quintessential

典型的完美或典型的例子

Meaning

representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class.

Example

The artist's work is the quintessential example of modernism.

艺术家的作品是现代主义的典型示例。

C2 noun /ˈmɪs.kri.ənt/

Miscreant

恶棍; 罪犯

Meaning

A person who behaves badly or illegally; a villain or criminal

Example

The miscreant was caught stealing from the store.

这个恶棍在商店偷东西时被抓住了。

C1 noun /ˈloʊ.kəst/

Locust

蝗虫

Meaning

a large insect that flies in groups and eats crops

Example

The locusts destroyed the entire wheat field.

蝗虫摧毁了整个小麦田。

Meaning

The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of respect; to regard with contempt.

Example

She looked at the messy room with open disdain.

A2 noun /ɡəˈrɑːʒ/

Garage

车库

Meaning

a building or space for housing a motor vehicle; a commercial establishment for repairing motor vehicles

Example

He parked his car in the garage to protect it from the hailstorm.

他把车停在车库里，以保护它免受冰雹袭击。

A2 noun /ˈsoʊ.fə/

Sofa

沙发

Meaning

a long upholstered seat for more than one person

Example

The family gathered on the sofa to watch TV.

全家人聚在沙发上看电视。

C2 noun /meɪs/

mace

权杖 / 钉锤

Meaning

a ceremonial staff carried as a symbol of authority or a weapon similar to a club

Example

The guard carried a mace as a symbol of authority.

守卫携带了一根权杖作为权威的象征。

C2 adjective /ˈmjuːtəbl/

mutable

可变的

Meaning

Capable of change or alteration.

Example

Human emotions are mutable and can shift rapidly.

人类的情感是可变的，能够迅速变化。

C1 noun/verb /hɛm/

hem

衣边

Meaning

the edge of a piece of cloth that is folded and sewn; to fold and sew the edge of cloth

Example

She hemmed the dress to make it shorter.

她把裙子的边缘缝上去，弄短了它。

B2 noun /ˌmɒdəˈreɪʃən/

moderation

Meaning

The avoidance of excess or extremes; keeping balance or within reasonable limits.

Example

He drinks wine in moderation.

C2 adjective /pəˈlædʒ.ɪk/

pelagic

与开放海洋相关

Meaning

Relating to the open sea or ocean water column, away from the shore.

Example

Pelagic fish like tuna are found far from the coast.

像金枪鱼这样的深海鱼类通常在离海岸很远的地方发现。

C2 adjective /ˌɪndɪˈsɜːrnəbl/

indiscernible

难以察觉的

Meaning

Impossible or difficult to see, notice, or distinguish.

Example

The difference between the two shades was almost indiscernible.

这两种色调之间的差异几乎难以察觉。