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C2 adverb /ˈwɪtɪŋli/

wittingly

故意
Meaning
Consciously and intentionally; on purpose.
Example
He wittingly withheld information from the police.
他故意隐瞒了警方的信息。
B2 verb /plʌndʒ/

plunge

迅速跳入或潜水；突然下降
Meaning
to jump or dive quickly; to fall sharply
Example
She plunged into the swimming pool.
她跳进了游泳池。
C2 noun /ˈsɔː.dər/

Sawder

奉承; 奉承的话
Meaning
flattering or wheedling talk; soft soap
Example
His sawder couldn't convince anyone of his sincerity.
他的奉承无法说服任何人相信他的真诚。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈfiːtɪd/

foetid

恶臭的
Meaning
having an offensive, unpleasant smell
Example
The foetid smell from the garbage made it hard to breathe.
垃圾散发出的恶臭使得呼吸变得困难。
B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.səns/

Licence

许可证
Meaning
a permit from an authority to own or use something, do a particular thing, or carry on a trade
Example
You need a driving licence to operate a car.
你需要驾驶执照才能驾驶汽车。
B2 adjective /ˈjuːθfəl/

Youthful

年轻的; 充满活力和新鲜感
Meaning
having the qualities of youth; energetic and fresh
Example
Her youthful energy impressed everyone at work.
她的青春活力给工作上的每个人留下了深刻印象。
C1 verb/noun /pərˈvɜːrt/

pervert

Meaning
As a verb: to distort the meaning or purpose of something; as a noun: a person with abnormal or immoral sexual behavior.
Example
He tried to pervert the truth to escape punishment.
C1 verb /ˈkʌn.dʒər/

conjure

召唤
Meaning
to summon something as if by magic; to imagine vividly
Example
The magician conjured a rabbit out of the hat.
魔术师从帽子里召唤出了一只兔子。
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。
C2 adjective /rɪˈfjuː.tə.bəl/

Refutable

可反驳的
Meaning
capable of being proven wrong or false; able to be disproved
Example
His theory was refutable because it could be tested experimentally.
他的理论是可以被反驳的，因为它可以通过实验测试。
C2 noun /juːˌtrɑː.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

eutrophication

湖泊或其他水体中过多的营养物质
Meaning
Excessive richness of nutrients in a lake or other body of water, frequently due to runoff from the land, which causes a dense growth of plant life and death of animal life from lack of oxygen.
Example
Excess fertilizers lead to eutrophication in lakes.
过多的肥料导致湖泊中的优氮化。
C2 noun /ɪmˈpruː.dəns/

Imprudence

轻率; 粗心; 不小心
Meaning
the quality of being imprudent; lack of care for consequences; recklessness
Example
His financial imprudence led to bankruptcy within just two years.
他的财务不谨慎导致了两年内破产。
C2 noun /ˈjuːʒəri/

usury

高利贷
Meaning
The practice of lending money at unreasonably high interest rates.
Example
The law strictly prohibits usury.
法律严格禁止高利贷。
C1 noun /ˈwaɪt.lɪst.ɪŋ/

whitelisting

将特定用户、软件或 IP 地址识别为安全和可信的
Meaning
Identifying specific users, software, or IP addresses as safe and trusted
Example
Only verified applications are allowed through whitelisting.
只有经过验证的应用程序才能通过白名单获得许可。
C2 adjective /ˈɒsiəs/

osseous

骨质的
Meaning
consisting of or turned into bone; bony
Example
The fossil showed osseous structures of the ancient creature.
化石展示了古老生物的骨质结构。
C1 noun /hɪm/

hymn

Meaning
A religious song or poem of praise to God or a deity.
Example
The congregation sang a hymn during the morning service.
C1 noun /ˈkoʊhɔːrt/

cohort

同班
Meaning
A group of people with a shared characteristic, usually of the same age or with a common experience.
Example
The study tracked a cohort of students over ten years.
这项研究跟踪了一个由学生组成的同班人群，长达十年。
C2 noun /ˈkætɪˌkɪzəm/

catechism

教义问答
Meaning
A summary of religious principles often in the form of questions and answers; also a set of fixed questions or beliefs.
Example
The priest taught the children the catechism every Sunday.
牧师每周日都教孩子们教义问答。
C1 verb /ˈmʌd.əl/

muddle

搞乱
Meaning
to mix things up in a confused way or to make a mess of something
Example
He muddled the papers and couldn’t find the report.
他把文件搞乱了，找不到报告。
B2 verb /pɪəs/

pierce

刺穿
Meaning
to make a hole through something; to penetrate with a sharp object
Example
The arrow will pierce through the target.
箭矢将穿透目标。
C1 adjective /taɪˈtænɪk/

titanic

巨大的
Meaning
Of exceptional strength, size, or power.
Example
The company made titanic efforts to expand into new markets.
公司在开拓新市场时做出了巨大的努力。
C1 noun /ɪmˌpɒsəˈbɪlɪti/

impossibility

不可能性
Meaning
the state or fact of being impossible; something that cannot be done or achieved
Example
Finishing the project in one day was an impossibility.
在一天内完成这个项目是不可能的。
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 adjective /ˈɪmpjəd(ə)nt/

impudent

无礼的，厚颜无耻的
Meaning
not showing due respect for another person; rude
Example
The impudent child talked back to the teacher.
那个无礼的孩子顶撞老师。
A2 adjective /pəˈlaɪt/

Polite

有礼貌的; 尊重的; 彬彬有礼的
Meaning
having good manners; respectful; courteous
Example
He was very polite and respectful to everyone.
他对每个人都非常礼貌和尊重。
B2 adjective /ɪkˈstræv.ə.ɡənt/

Extravagant

奢华
Meaning
spending much more than is necessary; wasteful; lacking restraint in spending
Example
His extravagant lifestyle included expensive cars and luxury vacations.
他奢华的生活方式包括昂贵的汽车和奢华的度假。
B1 noun /ˈkɔːrɪdɔːr/

corridor

一条连接多个房间的长通道
Meaning
a long passage in a building from which doors lead into rooms
Example
The students waited quietly in the corridor.
学生们在走廊里安静地等待。
B2 noun /ˈfɛmənɪst/

feminist

女性主义者
Meaning
a person who supports equal rights and opportunities for women and men
Example
She proudly calls herself a feminist and fights for gender equality.
她自豪地称自己为女性主义者，并为性别平等而奋斗。
C1 adjective /riˈæk.tɪv/

Reactive

反应性; 化学活性
Meaning
responding to situations rather than initiating them; chemically active
Example
The company took a reactive approach to customer complaints.
公司对客户投诉采取了反应性的方法。
B2 adjective /ˈhɑːrmləs/

Harmless

无害的; 无辜的; 安全的
Meaning
not able or likely to cause harm; innocent; safe
Example
The snake looks dangerous but it's actually harmless.
蛇看起来很危险，但它实际上是无害的。
C2 noun /ˈfeɪ.tə.lɪ.zəm/

fatalism

宿命论
Meaning
the belief that all events are predetermined and inevitable
Example
He embraced fatalism, believing that nothing he did could change his destiny.
他接受了宿命论，相信无论他做什么，都无法改变他的命运。
C1 verb /per/

pare

削皮
Meaning
to cut away the outer covering or reduce something gradually
Example
She pared the apple before eating it.
她在吃苹果前削了皮。
C1 adjective /ˈtækt.ləs/

tactless

失礼
Meaning
showing a lack of sensitivity in dealing with others
Example
His tactless remark embarrassed everyone at the meeting.
他的失礼评论让会议中的每个人都感到尴尬。
C1 verb /fɔːrˈkloʊz/

foreclose

止赎
Meaning
to take possession of a property due to the owner's failure to keep up mortgage payments
Example
The bank decided to foreclose on the property after months of missed payments.
银行在错过几个月付款后决定没收财产。
B2 noun /ˈsæksəfoʊn/

Saxophone

萨克斯风
Meaning
a wind musical instrument with a curved metal body and a single reed mouthpiece
Example
The jazz musician played a beautiful solo on his saxophone.
爵士乐手在他的萨克斯风上演奏了一首美妙的独奏。
C1 noun /sɪˈtɑːr/

Sitar

锡塔尔
Meaning
a traditional Indian stringed musical instrument with a long neck and resonating body
Example
The sitar creates beautiful ragas in Indian classical music.
锡塔尔在印度古典音乐中创造美丽的拉嘎。
B2 adjective /dɪˈzɜːrtɪd/

deserted

荒废的
Meaning
Empty of people; abandoned.
Example
The village looked completely deserted after the storm.
暴风雨过后，村庄看起来完全荒废了。
B2 noun /ˈpaɪ.rə.si/

Piracy

海盗行为；盗版
Meaning
the practice of attacking and robbing ships at sea; the unauthorized use or reproduction of copyrighted material
Example
Software piracy costs companies billions of dollars annually.
软件盗版每年给公司造成数十亿美元的损失。
C2 noun /ˈmædʒɪstrəsi/

magistracy

司法办公室
Meaning
The office, authority, or district of a magistrate.
Example
He was proud to serve in the local magistracy for over a decade.
他为能在当地的司法办公室工作超过十年而感到自豪。
C1 verb /sʌlk/

sulk

生闷气
Meaning
to be silent and bad-tempered because you are angry or disappointed
Example
She sulked in her room after the argument.
她在争吵后生闷气待在房间里。
A1 verb /miːt/

meet

见面
Meaning
to come into the presence of; to encounter
Example
I will meet you at the café.
我会在咖啡馆见你。
B1 noun ɪɡˈzek.jə.tɪv

executive

执行
Meaning
The branch of government responsible for implementing and enforcing laws.
Example
The executive body enforces policies.
执行机关执行政策。
C1 noun, verb /ˈbʌtrəs/

buttress

扶壁，支撑
Meaning
a structure built against a wall for support; to support or strengthen
Example
The cathedral walls were buttressed to prevent collapse.
大教堂的墙壁被支撑以防止倒塌。
B2 adjective /ˈɡɪf.tɪd/

Gifted

天赋的; 才华横溢的
Meaning
having exceptional talent or ability; talented;
Example
She is a gifted musician who plays multiple instruments.
她是一位天赋异禀的音乐家，能演奏多种乐器。
B1 verb /tɛnd/

tend

倾向/照顾
Meaning
To regularly behave in a particular way or to take care of something.
Example
She tends to wake up early in the morning.
她倾向于早上早起。
C1 adjective sɪˈlɛstʃəl

celestial

天体
Meaning
Positioned in or relating to the sky, or outer space as observed in astronomy.
Example
The celestial bodies in the sky were clearly visible last night.
天空中的天体在昨晚清晰可见。
C1 adjective /ˈrez.ə.luːt/

Resolute

坚决的；坚定的；不可动摇的
Meaning
determined; having a firm decision; unwavering
Example
She remained resolute in her decision to pursue her dreams.
她在追求梦想的决定中保持坚决。
A1 noun /kloʊðz/

clothes

衣服
Meaning
garments worn on the body
Example
She bought new clothes for the party.
她为聚会买了新衣服。
C1 adjective /sɪər/

Sear

枯萎的; 烧焦的; 干枯的
Meaning
withered; dried up; burned or scorched
Example
The sear leaves fell from the trees in autumn.
秋天枯萎的叶子从树上掉下来。
C2 verb /ɛnˈdʒɔɪn/

enjoin

命令，禁止
Meaning
to instruct or urge someone to do something; to prohibit legally
Example
The judge enjoined the company from continuing its activities.
法官禁止公司继续其活动。
C1 verb /ˈmɒd.jʊ.leɪt/

modulate

调节
Meaning
To change the strength, tone, or pitch of something; to adjust or regulate.
Example
A good speaker knows how to modulate their voice.
一个好的演讲者知道如何调节自己的声音。
B2 noun /məˈʃiː.nər.i/

machinery

Meaning
machines collectively, or the parts of a machine; also, the system or process by which something works
Example
The factory invested in new machinery to increase production.
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。
A1 noun /deɪ/

Day

天; 日
Meaning
a period of twenty-four hours; the time during which there is light
Example
What a beautiful day it is today with clear blue skies!
今天是个美丽的日子，蓝天晴朗！
A2 verb ˈselɪbreɪt

celebrate

庆祝
Meaning
To acknowledge a significant or happy day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity.
Example
Bangladesh celebrates Urban Planning Day on November 8.
中国庆祝国庆节，日期是10月1日。
C1 adjective /vəˈluː.mə.nəs/

voluminous

庞大, 宽广, 巨大
Meaning
Occupying or containing much space; large in volume, in particular.
Example
The library contained a voluminous collection of books.
图书馆里有一个庞大的书籍收藏。
B2 noun /ˈrerəti/

Rarity

稀有的状态; 不常见或稀缺的东西
Meaning
the state of being rare; something that is uncommon or scarce
Example
The antique vase was a rarity worth thousands of dollars.
古董花瓶是一种稀有物品，价值数千美元。
B2 noun pərˈsɛpʃən

perception

感知，理解
Meaning
The ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses
Example
Our perception of the situation was shaped by our prior experiences.
我们对局势的感知是由我们的先前经验塑造的。
B2 noun /ˈɔːɡən/

organ

器官
Meaning
a part of the body that performs a specific function
Example
The heart is an important organ in the human body.
心脏是人体重要的器官。
C2 noun /fækˈtoʊtəm/

factotum

全能工人
Meaning
an employee who does many different types of work; a general servant
Example
He worked as a factotum, handling both clerical and maintenance duties.
他作为一个全能工人工作，处理行政和维护任务。
C1 verb /ˈkrɪsən/

christen

命名
Meaning
to give a name to someone at baptism or to name something officially
Example
They christened the ship after the queen.
他们为船命名，以女王的名字。
C1 verb /hɔːrd/

hoard

囤积
Meaning
to accumulate and hide away a large supply of something, often secretly
Example
During the crisis, many people began to hoard food and water.
在危机期间，许多人开始囤积食物和水。
C2 noun /miːn/

mien

神态
Meaning
A person's appearance or manner, especially as an indication of their character or mood.
Example
His serious mien made everyone fall silent.
他严肃的神态让所有人都沉默了。
C2 adjective /ˈmɪnətɔːri/

minatory

威胁的
Meaning
Expressing a threat; menacing.
Example
The criminal gave the witness a minatory look.
罪犯给了证人一个威胁的眼神。
C1 adjective /ˈskeɪðɪŋ/

scathing

尖锐的批评
Meaning
severely critical; harshly scornful
Example
The critic wrote a scathing review of the movie.
评论家写了一篇尖锐的电影评论。
B1 noun /rɪˈspɒns/

Response

回应; 反应
Meaning
a reaction to something; an answer or reply; the way in which something reacts to external stimulus
Example
The government's response to the crisis was swift and decisive.
政府对危机的回应迅速而果断。
A2 verb /stɔːr/

store

储存
Meaning
to keep things in a place for future use; to save information
Example
She stores her winter clothes in the attic.
她把冬衣存放在阁楼里。
C1 noun /saɪð/

scythe

镰刀
Meaning
A tool with a long curved blade used for cutting grass or grain.
Example
The farmer sharpened his scythe before harvesting the wheat.
农民在收割小麦之前磨利了他的镰刀。
A2 preposition /əˈpɒn/

upon

之后
Meaning
on or immediately after
Example
Upon hearing the news, he rushed to the hospital.
听到消息后，他赶到医院。
C2 adjective /bɪˈsɒtɪd/

besotted

沉迷的，痴迷的
Meaning
strongly infatuated or obsessed with someone or something
Example
He was completely besotted with her charm.
他完全沉迷于她的魅力。
C1 adjective /dʒuːˈdɪʃ.əl/

judicial

司法的
Meaning
relating to judges, courts, or the administration of justice
Example
The new law faced strong judicial review before implementation.
新法律在实施前接受了严格的司法审查。
C1 adjective /ˈpɪt.i.əs/

Piteous

可怜的; 引起同情的
Meaning
deserving pity; arousing compassion
Example
The piteous cries of the injured animal moved everyone to tears.
受伤动物的悲惨叫声让每个人都泪流满面。
B2 noun /brum/

Broom

扫帚
Meaning
a long-handled brush of bristles or twigs, used for sweeping
Example
She used an old broom to sweep the fallen leaves from the porch.
她用一把旧扫帚清扫从门廊掉落的树叶。
C2 verb /məˈtrɪkjʊˌleɪt/

matriculate

Meaning
To enroll as a student in a college or university.
Example
She matriculated at Oxford University last year.
A1 noun/adjective /saʊθ/

south

南方
Meaning
the direction towards the bottom of a map, opposite to north
Example
The sun rises in the east and sets in the south.
太阳从东方升起，西方落下。
C1 noun /ˈtɜː.mɔɪl/

turmoil

动荡
Meaning
A state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty.
Example
The political turmoil led to mass protests.
政治动荡导致了大规模的抗议活动。
C1 noun /ˌɪnsəˈfɪʃənsi/

insufficiency

不足
Meaning
The state of not being enough or not being adequate.
Example
The project failed due to the insufficiency of funds.
由于资金不足，项目失败了。
C1 noun /ˈræʃən/

ration

配给
Meaning
a fixed amount of something, especially food, officially allowed to each person
Example
During the war, each family received a weekly ration of rice.
在战争期间，每个家庭每周获得固定的米饭配给。
B1 adverb /bɪˈniːθ/

Beneath

下面; 底下
Meaning
under; below; underneath
Example
The treasure lies beneath the old tree.
宝藏埋在古老的树下。
B2 noun əˈmend.mənts

amendments

修正案
Meaning
Changes or additions made to improve a text, law, or constitution.
Example
Amendments reflect evolving public needs.
修正案反映了不断发展的公共需求。
A1 noun /dʒɒb/

Job

工作; 职位; 职业
Meaning
a paid position of regular employment; a task or piece of work
Example
She found a new job at the technology company after graduation.
她在毕业后找到了一份新工作，在一家科技公司工作。
C2 adjective /ˌpærəˈdɪɡmətɪk/

paradigmatic

典范的
Meaning
Serving as a typical example or model of something.
Example
Her success story is paradigmatic of the opportunities education can provide.
她的成功故事是教育可以提供的机会的典范。
C1 noun /ˌrɛtrɪˈbjuːʃən/

retribution

报应，惩罚
Meaning
punishment inflicted as vengeance for a wrong or crime
Example
The villagers demanded retribution for the crime committed.
村民要求对犯下的罪行进行报应。
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。
C2 adjective /ˈbuːtləs/

bootless

无用的
Meaning
Useless or futile; of no benefit.
Example
His bootless attempt to fix the machine only wasted time.
他修理机器的无用尝试只是浪费了时间。
B1 adjective /ˈɛnd.ləs/

Endless

无尽的; 无限的; 不受限制的
Meaning
having no end; infinite; limitless
Example
The ocean seemed endless from the shore.
从海岸看，海洋似乎是无尽的。
C2 noun /ˌtɛliˈɒlədʒi/

teleology

目的论
Meaning
the explanation of phenomena by the purpose they serve rather than by cause
Example
Aristotle is often associated with the concept of teleology in philosophy.
亚里士多德常与哲学中的目的论概念相关联。
B2 noun /ˈʒɑːn.rə/

genre

类型
Meaning
a style or category of art, music, or literature
Example
Romance is her favorite genre of movies.
浪漫是她最喜欢的电影类型。
C2 noun /ˌpɒlɪˈhiːdrən/

polyhedron

具有平面多边形面的固体
Meaning
a solid object with flat polygonal faces, straight edges, and vertices
Example
The mathematician studied a complex polyhedron model.
数学家研究了一个复杂的多面体模型。
B2 verb /ˈkɒntəmpleɪt/

contemplate

Meaning
to think deeply and carefully about something; to consider thoughtfully
Example
She sat quietly to contemplate her future plans.
C1 adjective /ˈdaɪ.si/

dicey

冒险的
Meaning
Risky or unpredictable; potentially dangerous.
Example
Investing in that company looks pretty dicey right now.
现在投资这家公司看起来非常冒险。
B2 noun /ˌek.spekˈteɪ.ʃən/

Expectation

期望; 希望;
Meaning
a strong belief that something will happen or be the case; anticipation
Example
The new teacher exceeded everyone's expectations with her innovative teaching methods.
新老师通过其创新的教学方法超越了所有人的期望。
B2 adjective /ˌhɒrɪˈzɒntəl/

horizontal

水平的
Meaning
parallel to the horizon; flat and level from side to side
Example
The table must be perfectly horizontal to keep the glass from sliding.
桌子必须保持水平，杯子才不会滑动。
B2 noun /sɪv/

Seive

筛子
Meaning
a utensil consisting of a wire or plastic mesh held in a frame, used for straining solids from liquids
Example
She used a sieve to separate the flour from lumps.
她使用筛子将面粉与结块分开。
A2 noun /ˈbeɪsˌbɔːl/

baseball

棒球
Meaning
a sport in which two teams try to score runs by hitting a ball and running around bases
Example
He loves watching baseball games on TV.
他喜欢在电视上观看棒球比赛。
C1 adjective ləˈθɑːrdʒɪk

lethargic

昏睡
Meaning
Being inactive due to lack of physical or mental energy
Example
After a heavy meal, he felt lethargic and sleepy.
吃了丰盛的晚餐后，他感到昏睡和困倦。
A2 adjective /ˈnɜː.vəs/

Nervous

紧张, 焦虑
Meaning
feeling anxious or worried; relating to the nerves; easily agitated
Example
She felt nervous before her job interview.
她在面试前感到紧张。
C2 noun /ˈtʃɜː.nɪŋ stɪk/

Churning stick

搅拌棒
Meaning
a wooden stick used for stirring and churning butter, milk, or other liquids
Example
Grandmother used a churning stick to make fresh butter.
祖母用搅拌棒制作新鲜的黄油。
B1 noun /tɔːrtʃ/

Torch

手电筒 / 火炬
Meaning
a portable electric lamp powered by batteries; a flaming stick used for light
Example
Use the torch to find your way in the dark.
在黑暗中用手电筒来照路。
C1 adjective /ˈtʃɪə.ləs/

Cheerless

沉闷; 沮丧; 悲伤; 无欢乐
Meaning
lacking happiness or comfort; gloomy; depressing; without cheer
Example
The old house looked cheerless and abandoned in the winter rain.
这座老房子在冬雨中看起来显得沉闷和荒废。
C2 noun /ˌɪmprəˈsɑːrioʊ/

impresario

主办人
Meaning
A person who organizes or finances concerts, plays, or operas.
Example
The impresario arranged a series of concerts for the rising star.
这位印普雷萨里奥为崭露头角的明星安排了一系列的音乐会。
B2 noun /ˈfjuːʒən/

fusion

融合
Meaning
the process or result of joining two or more things together to form a single entity
Example
The restaurant offers a unique fusion of Asian and European cuisines.
餐厅提供独特的亚洲和欧洲美食融合。
B1 noun /ˈhɛlθˌkɛər/

health-care

幸福
Meaning
the organized provision of medical services to maintain or improve health
Example
Access to quality health-care is essential for every citizen.
当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
B2 verb /pɔːˈtreɪ/

portray

描绘
Meaning
to describe or represent something or someone in a work of art or literature
Example
The novel portrays a vivid picture of life in the countryside.
这部小说描绘了乡村生活的生动图景。
A1 noun /ˈwɪntər/

winter

冬天
Meaning
the coldest season of the year, typically from December to February in the Northern Hemisphere
Example
Winter in the north can be very harsh with heavy snowfall.
北方的冬天可能非常严酷，伴随着大量降雪。
C2 noun /ˈpɛtjʊləns/

petulance

暴躁
Meaning
The quality of being childishly sulky or bad-tempered.
Example
His petulance during the meeting annoyed everyone.
他在会议中的佩图兰斯让所有人都烦恼。
B2 adverb /ˈliːɡəli/

legally

合法地
Meaning
in a way that is allowed by law
Example
He is legally responsible for his actions.
他对自己的行为负有合法责任。
C2 adjective /fjuːˈnɪəriəl/

funereal

葬礼的
Meaning
having the mournful, somber character of a funeral
Example
The room was filled with a funereal silence after the announcement.
宣布后，房间里充满了葬礼般的沉默。
A2 adverb /ˈtruːli/

Truly

真的
Meaning
in accordance with fact or reality; genuinely
Example
She truly loves her family.
她真的爱她的家人。
B2 adjective /ˈvaɪtl/

vital

至关重要
Meaning
essential or necessary for life or success
Example
It's vital to stay hydrated during the summer.
在夏天保持水分非常重要。
B2 noun /ˈɔr.fən/

Orphan

孤儿
Meaning
a child whose parents are dead; someone without protective support
Example
The orphan was adopted by a loving family.
孤儿被一户充满爱心的家庭收养了。
C2 noun /kərˈmʌdʒən/

curmudgeon

脾气暴躁的老人
Meaning
a bad-tempered, cranky, or irritable person, usually old
Example
The old curmudgeon complained about everything in the neighborhood.
那位脾气暴躁的老人抱怨着邻里的一切。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpʌlsɪv/

impulsive

冲动的, 直觉的
Meaning
acting suddenly without careful thought
Example
She made an impulsive decision to buy the car.
她做出了一个冲动的决定，买了车。
C1 noun /ˈfʌŋɡəs/

fungus

真菌
Meaning
a spore-producing organism feeding on organic matter, including molds, yeast, and mushrooms
Example
A strange fungus was growing on the old tree.
一种奇怪的真菌在老树上生长。
C1 verb /daɪˈvɛst/

divest

Meaning
to strip away possessions, rights, or assets; to rid oneself of
Example
The company decided to divest its unprofitable division.
B2 noun /ˈkæp.ʃən/

caption

说明文字
Meaning
a brief explanation or description accompanying an illustration or photograph
Example
The caption under the photo explained who the people were.
照片下方的说明文字解释了那些人是谁。
C1 adjective /ˈflæɡɪŋ/

flagging

变得疲惫、虚弱或失去热情
Meaning
becoming tired, weaker, or less enthusiastic
Example
After hours of work, his energy was flagging.
经过数小时的工作，他的精力正在减退。
C1 verb ɪˈluː.sɪ.deɪt

elucidate

阐明, 阐述
Meaning
make (something) clear; explain.
Example
The professor elucidated the theory with simple examples.
教授通过简单的例子阐明了这个理论。
C1 adjective /ˈprɛdəˌtɔri/

predatory

掠食者/剥削者
Meaning
Relating to animals that prey on others; exploiting or victimizing others for personal gain.
Example
The predatory bird swooped down on its prey.
掠食性鸟类扑向它的猎物。
C2 verb /əˈbeɪs/

abase

贬低
Meaning
to belittle or degrade someone
Example
He refused to abase himself before the king.
他拒绝在国王面前贬低自己。