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C2 adjective /ˈwɪzn feɪst/

wizen-faced

干燥皱巴巴的面孔
Meaning
Having a dry, wrinkled, and withered face.
Example
A wizen-faced old man sat quietly in the corner.
一个干燥皱巴巴的面孔的老人静静地坐在角落里。
C1 noun ˌæf.ɔːr.ɪˈsteɪ.ʃən

afforestation

造林
Meaning
The action of planting trees on an area of land in order to form a forest.
Example
Afforestation helps restore biodiversity.
造林有助于恢复生物多样性。
C1 adjective /ɪˈlʌstriəs/

illustrious

著名
Meaning
Well known, respected, and admired for past achievements.
Example
She had an illustrious career in medicine.
她在医学界有着著名的事业。
C1 noun /ɪɡˌzɪl.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

exhilaration

兴奋或快乐
Meaning
A feeling of excitement, happiness, or elation.
Example
The feeling of exhilaration after a roller-coaster ride is amazing.
过山车后的兴奋感真是不可思议。
C2 verb /ˈhæroʊ/

harrow

折磨 / 耙
Meaning
to cause distress or torment; also to break up and smooth soil with a farm tool
Example
The tragic news harrowed the entire family.
悲惨的消息让全家人都痛苦不堪。
B1 verb /ter/

tear

撕裂
Meaning
to pull apart or damage by force; to rip
Example
Be careful not to tear the paper.
小心不要撕破纸张。
C1 noun /sɪˈnɪləti/

senility

衰老
Meaning
The state of being old and showing the weaknesses of age, especially mental decline.
Example
His forgetfulness was attributed to senility.
他的健忘被归因于衰老。
C1 adverb /ˈkrɒswaɪz/

Crosswise

交叉方向
Meaning
in the form of a cross; diagonally across
Example
Place the logs crosswise to build a stable fire.
将木柴交叉放置以建立一个稳定的火堆。
C2 noun /rɪˈpæst/

repast

宴席
Meaning
A meal or the food eaten during a meal.
Example
They enjoyed a delicious repast by the riverside.
他们在河边享用了美味的宴席。
A2 noun /ˈwɪnər/

winner

赢家
Meaning
a person who wins a competition or contest
Example
She was the winner of the race.
她是比赛的赢家。
B2 noun /ɪɡˈzɔːstʃən/

exhaustion

疲劳
Meaning
A state of extreme physical or mental fatigue.
Example
Chronic exhaustion can lead to burnout and decreased productivity.
长期的疲劳可能会导致倦怠和生产力下降。
A1 noun /θæŋks/

thanks

谢谢
Meaning
an expression of gratitude
Example
Thanks for helping me with the project.
谢谢你帮我做这个项目。
C1 adverb /ˌʌnkənˈvɛnʃənəli/

unconventionally

非传统地
Meaning
in a way that is not based on or conforming to accepted standards or norms
Example
She dresses unconventionally, mixing bold colors and patterns that surprise everyone.
她穿着非传统地，混搭大胆的颜色和图案，让每个人都感到惊讶。
C1 adjective /ɪmˈpɜːrviəs/

impervious

不透水的
Meaning
Not allowing fluid to pass through; unable to be affected by something.
Example
The jacket is impervious to rain.
这件夹克不透水。
C2 adjective /rɪˈfræɡəbəl/

refragable

可反驳的
Meaning
Capable of being refuted or disproved.
Example
His argument was weak and easily refragable.
他的论点薄弱，容易被驳倒。
C1 adjective /tɔːt/

taut

紧绷
Meaning
stretched or pulled tight; tense
Example
The rope was pulled taut between the two poles.
绳子在两个杆子之间拉得紧绷。
C1 adjective /sər'pæs.ɪŋ/

Surpassing

卓越; 超过; 非凡
Meaning
exceeding; going beyond; outstanding
Example
Her surpassing beauty made everyone stop and stare.
她超凡的美丽让每个人都停下来盯着她看。
A2 verb /smel/

smell

闻
Meaning
to perceive odor through the nose; to have an odor
Example
The flowers smell sweet.
花儿闻起来甜美。
B2 noun /stæns/

stance

立场
Meaning
a person's attitude, opinion, or position on an issue
Example
The company took a strong stance on environmental protection.
公司在环境保护问题上采取了强硬立场。
C1 noun /ˈtʌrɪt/

turret

一个较大塔楼或建筑物顶部的小塔
Meaning
A small tower on top of a larger tower or building, often used in castles or fortifications.
Example
The castle was guarded by soldiers stationed in the turret.
城堡由驻守在塔楼中的士兵守卫。
C2 noun, verb /əˈfrʌnt/

affront

侮辱
Meaning
An action or remark that causes outrage or offense.
Example
He took her criticism as a personal affront.
他把她的批评当作个人的侮辱。
A2 noun /ˈflaɪ.ɪŋ ˈkriː.tʃər/

Flying creature

会飞的生物
Meaning
any animal that has the ability to fly through the air
Example
Birds, bats, and insects are all examples of flying creatures.
鸟类、蝙蝠和昆虫是会飞的生物的例子。
B1 adjective /ˈfluː.ənt/

Fluent

流利; 熟练
Meaning
able to speak a language easily and accurately; flowing smoothly and gracefully
Example
She is fluent in three languages including English and French.
她流利地讲三种语言，包括英语和法语。
C1 verb /ˈteɪpər/

taper

逐渐变窄
Meaning
To gradually decrease in width, thickness, or intensity.
Example
The road tapers off as it reaches the mountains.
这条路在到达山区时逐渐变窄。
C1 verb /dʒəʊlt/

jolt

震动
Meaning
to push or shake someone or something abruptly and roughly
Example
The sudden stop jolted all the passengers forward.
突然停车把所有乘客都推到了前面。
B1 noun tɪk mɑːrk

tick mark

勾选框
Meaning
A mark (✓) used to indicate that something is correct or has been chosen, checked, or dealt with.
Example
I put a tick mark on all the completed tasks.
我在所有已完成的任务上打上了勾选框。
C2 adjective /krɪˈpʌskjʊlər/

crepuscular

与黄昏相关
Meaning
relating to twilight or active during twilight
Example
Bats are crepuscular animals, most active at dawn and dusk.
蝙蝠是黄昏活动的动物，在黎明和黄昏时最活跃。
C2 noun /əˈsper.ɪ.ti/

asperity

Meaning
Harshness of tone, manner, or surface.
Example
She spoke with asperity when she was interrupted.
B1 noun /ˈpæsɪŋ/

passing

经过, 死亡
Meaning
the act of moving past something or the end of someone's life
Example
The passing of the leader was a great loss for the nation.
领导人的去世对国家是一个巨大的损失。
A2 verb, noun /drɒp/

drop

掉 / 水滴
Meaning
to let something fall; a small quantity of liquid
Example
Be careful not to drop your phone.
小心不要把手机掉了。
B2 noun /ˌɔːltəˈreɪʃən/

alteration

改变
Meaning
a change or modification made to something
Example
The tailor made an alteration to the suit.
裁缝对西装做了改变。
C2 noun (plural, informal) /skædz/

scads

一大堆
Meaning
A large number or quantity of something (informal).
Example
She has scads of friends in the city.
她在城市里有一大堆朋友。
B1 noun ˈkʌrənsi

currency

货币
Meaning
A system of money in general use in a particular country; the fact or quality of being generally accepted or in use.
Example
Dual currency systems were proposed.
提议了双货币系统。
C2 adjective /ˌvælɪˈdɪktəri/

valedictory

告别的
Meaning
Serving as a farewell or parting; relating to a valediction.
Example
He delivered a valedictory speech at the conference.
他在会议上做了告别演讲。
C1 noun /ˌdɜːrməˈtɑːlədʒɪst/

dermatologist

皮肤科医生
Meaning
A doctor who specializes in the treatment of skin diseases.
Example
She consulted a dermatologist for her skin allergy.
她因皮肤过敏去咨询了皮肤科医生。
C1 noun /ˈvɪstə/

vista

景观
Meaning
A pleasing view, especially one seen through a long, narrow opening.
Example
From the mountain top, we admired the breathtaking vista of the valley below.
从山顶，我们欣赏到山谷下方令人叹为观止的景观。
C2 noun /ˈɪd.i.ə.si/

Idiocy

愚蠢
Meaning
extremely stupid behavior or actions; foolishness
Example
The decision to ignore safety protocols was pure idiocy that endangered everyone.
忽视安全协议的决定是纯粹的愚蠢，危及了每个人。
A2 noun /θɔːt/

thought

思维
Meaning
an idea or opinion produced by thinking or considering something
Example
She had a sudden thought about the future.
她突然有了关于未来的想法。
B2 verb /sæk/

sack

解雇
Meaning
to dismiss from a job; to put something in a sack
Example
The company sacked him for poor performance.
公司因为表现不佳解雇了他。
B2 adjective /ˈneɪ.bər.ɪŋ/

Neighbouring

邻近的; 相邻的; 邻接的
Meaning
situated next to or very near; adjacent; bordering
Example
We often visit our neighbouring countries for trade.
我们经常访问我们的邻国进行贸易。
B2 verb /reɪd/

raid

突袭
Meaning
to attack suddenly; to search and seize
Example
Police raid the illegal gambling house.
警方突袭非法赌博屋。
C2 adjective /paɪd/

pied

花色的
Meaning
having two or more different colors, typically in blotches
Example
The pied cat had black and white patches all over its body.
这只斑猫身上有黑白色的斑点。
B1 noun /ˈnætʃərəl dɪˈzæstər/

natural disaster

自然灾害
Meaning
a catastrophic event caused by natural processes of the Earth that results in significant damage, destruction, or loss of life
Example
The coastal town was devastated by a natural disaster.
这座沿海城镇被一场自然灾害摧毁了。
B2 noun/verb /eɪp/

ape

一种类似猴子的大家伙 / 模仿
Meaning
a large primate similar to a monkey but without a tail; as a verb, to imitate or mimic
Example
Children often ape the behavior of adults.
孩子们经常模仿大人的行为。
C2 verb /ˈkæstreɪt/

castrate

阉割
Meaning
To remove the testicles of a male animal or human.
Example
The farmer castrated the young bulls to make them easier to manage.
农民阉割了年轻的公牛，以便更容易管理它们。
B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪ.ki/

Shaky

不稳定的; 发抖的; 不可靠的; 弱的
Meaning
unstable; trembling; unreliable; weak
Example
His voice was shaky with nervousness.
他的声音因紧张而颤抖。
B2 verb /straɪd/

stride

大步走；取得进展
Meaning
to walk with long, decisive steps; to make progress
Example
She strode confidently across the stage.
她自信地走过舞台。
C1 noun /juːnəˈnɪməti/

Unanimity

一致性
Meaning
complete agreement among all members of a group
Example
The committee reached unanimity on the new policy.
委员会在新政策上达成了一致意见。
C2 noun /ˈhaɪdrə/

hydra

九头蛇
Meaning
a many-headed serpent in Greek mythology; a problem that seems to grow worse when attempts are made to solve it
Example
Corruption is like a hydra, hard to defeat completely.
腐败就像九头蛇，完全根除它非常困难。
A2 noun /səˈpraɪz/

surprise

惊讶
Meaning
a sudden and unexpected event or situation
Example
His arrival was a pleasant surprise.
他的到来是一个愉快的惊讶。
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。
C2 noun /ˈtʊrnɪkɪt/

tourniquet

止血带
Meaning
a device used to stop bleeding by compressing blood vessels
Example
The medic applied a tourniquet to stop the bleeding.
医生使用止血带来止住出血。
B2 noun /ˈbʌf.ə.loʊ/

Buffalo

水牛
Meaning
a large wild ox with heavy horns; American bison
Example
The buffalo grazed peacefully in the meadow.
水牛在草地上安静地吃草。
B2 noun /ˌrɛvəˈleɪʃən/

revelation

启示
Meaning
A surprising and previously unknown fact, especially one made known in a dramatic way.
Example
The book was full of shocking revelations about the politician.
这本书充满了对政治家的震惊启示。
B2 noun /ˈsɛnsər/

sensor

幸福
Meaning
a device that detects or measures a physical property and records, indicates, or responds to it
Example
The motion sensor turned on the light automatically.
当她获得奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
B2 adjective /ˌʌndərˈlaɪɪŋ/

underlying

基本的
Meaning
basic or hidden but important; forming the foundation of something
Example
The underlying reason for the conflict was never addressed.
冲突的根本原因从未得到解决。
B2 noun /ˈmɑːr.tɪn/

Martin

雨燕
Meaning
small swift-flying bird that catches insects on the wing
Example
The martin built its nest under the bridge.
雨燕在桥下筑巢。
C2 noun /ˈeɪʒən swɒmp iːl/

Asian swamp eel

亚洲沼泽鳗
Meaning
a snake-like freshwater fish that can survive in muddy waters and is considered a delicacy in South Asian cuisine
Example
Asian swamp eel can breathe air and survive in shallow muddy waters.
亚洲沼泽鳗能呼吸空气并在浑浊的浅水中生存。
C1 noun /ˈplez.ən.tri/

Pleasantry

客套话
Meaning
a remark made in order to be polite or friendly; light conversation or jokes
Example
They exchanged pleasantries before the meeting began.
他们在会议开始前交换了客套话。
B2 noun /ˌreɡ.jʊˈleɪ.ʃənz/

regulations

规定
Meaning
Rules or directives made and maintained by an authority.
Example
Strict regulations ensure fair practices.
严格的规定确保公平的做法。
C1 verb /ˈbruːtəlaɪz/

brutalize

残酷对待
Meaning
to treat someone with extreme violence or cruelty; to make something harsh or cruel
Example
The regime was accused of brutalizing innocent civilians.
该政权被指控残酷对待无辜平民。
B1 noun /ˈkɑn.træst/

Contrast

对比; 差异; 比较
Meaning
the state of being strikingly different from something else; comparison showing differences
Example
The contrast between city life and rural life is quite remarkable.
城市生活和乡村生活之间的对比相当显著。
B2 noun ˌnæv.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

navigation

导航
Meaning
The process or activity of accurately ascertaining one's position and planning and following a route.
Example
GPS technology has improved the navigation of self-driving cars.
GPS 技术改进了自动驾驶汽车的导航。
A2 noun /ˈfɔːrənər/ or /ˈfɑːrənər/

foreigner

外国人
Meaning
A person from another country.
Example
The city welcomes every foreigner with kindness.
这个城市欢迎每一位外国人。
A2 noun /ˈkɔːrnər/

corner

角落
Meaning
the place where two edges or sides meet
Example
The store is just around the corner.
商店就在拐角处。
C1 noun /nɪərˈvɑːnə/

nirvana

Meaning
A state of perfect happiness, peace, and freedom from suffering; in Buddhism, the ultimate goal of liberation.
Example
Meditation helps some people seek nirvana in their lives.
A2 noun /rent/

Rent

幸福
Meaning
a payment made periodically by a tenant to a landlord for use of property
Example
The monthly rent for this apartment is quite affordable.
当她获得奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
C1 noun /ˈɪnkjʊˌbeɪtər/

incubator

恒温箱
Meaning
a device or environment that provides suitable conditions for eggs, cells, or infants to develop
Example
The premature baby was placed in an incubator for care.
早产儿被放入恒温箱接受护理。
B2 noun /ˈkɒpə/

copper

铜
Meaning
a reddish-brown metal used for electrical wiring, coins, and more
Example
Copper is a good conductor of electricity.
铜是良好的电力导体。
C1 adjective /ˈtrænzvɜːrs/

transverse

横向的
Meaning
situated or lying across something
Example
The transverse road connects two highways.
横向的道路连接了两条高速公路。
C1 noun /rɪˌdʒuːvəˈneɪʃən/

rejuvenation

焕新
Meaning
The process of restoring something to a former better state, especially referring to renewing soil fertility or revitalizing agricultural land through various restoration practices.
Example
Rejuvenation of soil is necessary for sustainable agriculture.
土壤的焕新对于可持续农业至关重要。
C2 adjective /ˈhɜːrsuːt/

hirsute

Meaning
Having a lot of hair, especially in an unusual place.
Example
The hirsute man stood out in the crowd with his long beard.
C1 verb /flɑp/

flop

失败
Meaning
to fall or move heavily and clumsily; to fail completely
Example
The new movie flopped at the box office.
新电影在票房上失败了。
C2 noun /ˈdɛkəˌɡræm/

decagram

十克
Meaning
A metric unit of mass equal to ten grams.
Example
The package weighed exactly one decagram.
包裹的重量正好是一个十克。
A2 noun /ˈmɛs.ɪdʒ/

Message

信息
Meaning
A written, spoken, or electronic communication sent from one person to another
Example
I received your message and will reply soon.
我收到了你的信息，很快会回复。
C2 noun /ˈrɛk.tɪ.tjuːd/

rectitude

正直
Meaning
Morally correct behavior or thinking; righteousness and integrity.
Example
His rectitude earned him respect in society.
他的正直让他在社会中赢得了尊重。
C2 verb /ˌdɪskəˈmoʊd/

discommode

打扰
Meaning
To cause inconvenience or trouble to someone.
Example
I hope my request does not discommode you.
我希望我的请求不会给你带来不便。
C1 verb /ˌmɪsˈpleɪs/

misplace

放错地方
Meaning
To put something in the wrong location and temporarily lose it.
Example
I often misplace my keys when I am in a hurry.
我经常在匆忙中把钥匙放错地方。
C1 noun /ˈnɛktəriːn/

nectarine

油桃 (一种光滑皮肤的桃子品种)
Meaning
A smooth-skinned variety of peach.
Example
She bought a basket of fresh nectarines from the market.
她从市场上买了一篮子新鲜的油桃。
C2 verb /ˌɪntərˈlɒk/

interlock

互锁
Meaning
to fit or connect together securely so that two or more things are joined
Example
The gears interlock to ensure smooth movement of the machine.
齿轮相互啮合，确保机器的平稳运行。
C1 verb /fɔːrˈseɪk/

forsake

Meaning
to abandon or give up something or someone
Example
He decided not to forsake his old friends despite his success.
C1 adjective /ˈswɛltərɪŋ/

sweltering

酷热
Meaning
uncomfortably hot
Example
The sweltering heat made it hard to work.
酷热的天气让工作变得困难。
C1 noun /ˈskælpəl/

scalpel

手术刀
Meaning
A small and extremely sharp bladed instrument used for surgery and dissection.
Example
The surgeon carefully used a scalpel to make the first incision.
外科医生小心地使用手术刀进行第一次切割。
C2 noun /krɪpˈtɒɡ.rə.fi/

cryptography

通过加密或编码技术保护信息的实践
Meaning
The practice of securing information through encryption or coding techniques
Example
Modern cryptography ensures secure online transactions.
现代加密学确保了安全的在线交易。
C1 noun /ˈbɜːrθraɪt/

birthright

出生权利
Meaning
A privilege or possession that a person has from birth.
Example
Freedom is considered a birthright of every individual.
自由被认为是每个人的出生权利。
C2 noun /əbˈhɒrəns/

abhorrence

厌恶
Meaning
a feeling of strong disgust or hatred
Example
He expressed his abhorrence of racial discrimination.
他表达了对种族歧视的厌恶。
C2 verb /ˈhæri/

harry

骚扰, 追扰
Meaning
to constantly attack, harass, or annoy
Example
The army harried the enemy with sudden raids.
军队通过突袭不断攻击敌人。
B2 verb, noun /ʃeɪv/

shave

刮胡子
Meaning
To remove hair from the body, typically using a razor; the act of removing hair
Example
He likes to shave every morning before work.
他喜欢每天上班前刮胡子。
A2 noun /dɪˈlɪv.ə.ri/

Delivery

递送; 分娩
Meaning
the action of delivering letters, parcels, or goods; the process of giving birth
Example
The delivery of the package was delayed due to bad weather conditions.
由于恶劣的天气条件，包裹的递送被延迟。
C1 noun /deɪˈtɒnt/

detente

缓和紧张关系
Meaning
the easing of strained relations, especially between countries
Example
The treaty helped bring about a détente between the two nations.
该条约有助于缓解两个国家之间的紧张关系。
C1 noun ˌɪn.toʊˈneɪ.ʃən

intonation

语调
Meaning
The rise and fall of tone in speech and pronunciation.
Example
Proper intonation enhances the clarity of a speech.
正确的语调提高演讲的清晰度。
C2 noun /ˈjoʊmən/

yeoman

农民 / 忠诚的员工
Meaning
A farmer who cultivates his own land; also used to describe someone performing loyal, useful service.
Example
He did yeoman service in completing the project on time.
他在按时完成项目时做了忠诚的工作。
C1 noun /pərˈveɪər/

purveyor

Meaning
a person or business that supplies goods, services, or information
Example
He is a well-known purveyor of fine wines.
A1 verb /ˈstʌdi/

study

学习
Meaning
to learn about something; to examine carefully; to research
Example
I study mathematics every evening.
我每天晚上学习数学。
B1 verb /prɪˈdɪkt/

predict

预测
Meaning
to say that something will happen in the future
Example
Scientists predict rain tomorrow.
科学家预测明天会下雨。
A1 noun /kæn/

Can

罐头
Meaning
a metal container for food or drink
Example
I opened a can of soup for lunch.
我打开了一个午餐用的汤罐头。
B1 verb /bɜːrst/

burst

爆裂
Meaning
to break open suddenly; to be full of something
Example
The balloon bursts with a loud pop.
气球突然爆炸发出响亮的声音。
C1 verb /ˈkrɪstəlaɪz/

crystallize

结晶
Meaning
to form crystals; to make an idea or plan clear and definite
Example
Her vague thoughts began to crystallize into a solid plan.
她模糊的思绪开始在一个明确的计划中结晶。
B2 noun/verb /pɜːrk/

perk

福利
Meaning
A benefit or advantage associated with a job; or to become more lively or cheerful.
Example
One of the perks of working here is free lunch every Friday.
在这里工作的一项福利是每周五免费午餐。
C1 verb /ˌoʊvərˈrʌn/

overrun

侵占
Meaning
to spread over or occupy completely; to exceed a limit or time
Example
The garden was overrun with weeds.
花园被杂草淹没。
B1 noun /ˈseɪ.lər/

Sailor

水手
Meaning
a person who works on a ship or boat; a member of a navy
Example
The experienced sailor navigated the ship through the storm.
经验丰富的水手驾船穿越风暴。
C1 verb/adjective /ˈɡræspɪŋ/

grasping

抓住 / 贪婪
Meaning
Holding firmly; or (as an adjective) excessively greedy.
Example
The child was grasping her mother’s hand tightly.
孩子紧紧抓住她妈妈的手。
B2 adjective /ɪˈmjuːn/

immune

免疫的
Meaning
protected from disease or from the effects of something
Example
Children who are vaccinated are immune to many diseases.
接种疫苗的孩子对许多疾病免疫。
B1 noun /ˈbɔr.dər/

Border

边界
Meaning
a line separating two political or geographical areas, especially countries
Example
They crossed the border between France and Spain by train.
他们乘火车穿越了法国和西班牙之间的边界。
C1 noun /ˈkʌntrɪmən/

countryman

同胞
Meaning
a person from one's own country or rural area
Example
He was proud to meet a fellow countryman at the international conference.
他在国际会议上遇到一个同胞时感到自豪。
B2 verb /ˈstrɛŋkθən/

strengthen

增强
Meaning
To make or become stronger.
Example
Communication can strengthen bonds between people.
沟通可以增强人们之间的联系。
B2 noun /daɪm/

dime

十分硬币
Meaning
a small coin, especially a U.S. coin worth ten cents
Example
He gave me a dime for the phone call.
他给了我一枚十分硬币用于打电话。
C2 verb /bɪˈweɪl/

bewail

哀叹
Meaning
to express deep sorrow or regret over something; to mourn openly
Example
She bewailed the loss of her childhood home.
她哀叹失去了童年的家。
C1 adjective /ˈkwiːzi/

queasy

恶心
Meaning
Feeling sick to one's stomach; nauseated.
Example
She felt queasy after the long boat ride.
她在长时间的船上旅行后感到恶心。
C2 noun ˈvɜː.mɪ.kʌl.tʃər

vermiculture

蚯蚓养殖
Meaning
The cultivation of earthworms, especially for use in composting organic waste.
Example
Vermiculture enriches soil with natural nutrients.
蚯蚓养殖为土壤提供自然养分。
C1 adjective /ʌnˈsəʊʃəl/

unsocial

不合群的
Meaning
not enjoying the company of others; avoiding social interaction; contrary to social norms
Example
He prefers unsocial hours so he can work alone without interruptions.
他更喜欢不合群的工作时间来独自工作。
B2 verb /ɪnˈtriːɡ/

intrigue

引起兴趣
Meaning
to arouse curiosity or interest; to make someone fascinated
Example
The mystery novel will intrigue any reader.
神秘小说将引起任何读者的兴趣。
C1 noun /ˈprɒk.tər/

proctor

监考员
Meaning
a person who supervises students during an examination
Example
The proctor reminded students to keep their phones switched off.
监考员提醒学生关闭手机。
C1 verb/noun /ˈkrɒn.ɪ.kəl/

chronicle

按照事件发生的顺序记录
Meaning
To record events in the order in which they happened; a written record of historical events.
Example
She decided to chronicle her journey through a blog.
她决定通过博客记录她的旅行。
B2 noun /sɪlk/

silk

丝绸
Meaning
a fine, smooth fabric made from the threads produced by silkworms
Example
The dress was made of pure silk.
这件裙子是用纯丝绸做的。
C1 noun /tɪf/

tiff

争执
Meaning
a small or petty quarrel or argument
Example
They had a little tiff over what movie to watch.
他们因为选哪部电影而发生了小争执。
C1 adjective /pərˈveɪsɪv/

pervasive

普遍的
Meaning
Existing in or spreading through every part of something
Example
Pervasive technology has become a fundamental part of daily life.
普遍的技术已成为日常生活的重要组成部分。
C2 adjective /ˈɪl bred/

Ill-bred

无教养的
Meaning
lacking good manners; rude; showing poor upbringing
Example
His ill-bred behavior shocked everyone at the dinner party.
他的无教养行为让晚宴上的每个人都震惊。
B2 noun /səˈnɛərioʊ/

scenario

可能的情境
Meaning
a possible situation or sequence of events
Example
The company prepared for the worst-case scenario.
公司为最坏的情况做了准备。
A1 adjective /bɛst/

best

最好
Meaning
Of the highest quality, excellence, or standing.
Example
She is the best student in the class.
她是班里最好的学生。
C2 noun /ˈɑb.lə.kwi/

Obloquy

严厉的批评或言语侮辱；公开谴责
Meaning
harsh criticism or verbal abuse; strong public condemnation
Example
The politician faced obloquy after the scandal.
政治家在丑闻之后遭遇了严厉的批评。