C1 adjective /ˈretʃɪd/

Wretched

悲惨的; 可怜的; 质量差的

Meaning

very unhappy; miserable; of poor quality

Example

The refugees lived in wretched conditions.

难民们生活在悲惨的条件下。

C1 adjective /ˈlætərəl/

lateral

侧面

Meaning

Relating to the side or sideways movement.

Example

The football player made a quick lateral pass.

足球运动员做了一个快速的侧面传球。

C1 adjective /ˈkɜːrsəri/

cursory

草率

Meaning

Hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed.

Example

He gave the report only a cursory glance before the meeting.

他在会议前匆忙地扫了一眼报告。

C1 verb /dɪsˈtrʌst/

distrust

不信任

Meaning

to have no confidence or trust in someone or something

Example

Many people distrust politicians.

许多人不信任政治家。

B2 noun /strɪp/

Strip

一条长而窄的布、纸、塑料或其他材料带

Meaning

a long narrow piece of cloth, paper, plastic, or other material

Example

She tore a strip of paper from the notebook.

她从笔记本上撕下一条纸带。

C2 adverb /ɪnˈdjuːbɪtəbli/

indubitably

无疑

Meaning

Without a doubt; certainly.

Example

She is indubitably the best candidate for the job.

她无疑是这份工作的最佳候选人。

B2 adjective /ˈsiː.z ə n.əl/

Seasonal

季节性

Meaning

relating to or occurring in a particular season; changing according to the seasons

Example

Many businesses hire seasonal workers during the holidays.

许多公司在假期期间雇用季节性工人。

A1 noun /mɪlk/

Milk

牛奶

Meaning

a white liquid produced by cows, goats, or other mammals, used as food

Example

Children need to drink milk for strong bones.

孩子们需要喝牛奶来增强骨骼的强度。

B2 noun /moʊd/

Mode

模式；方式

Meaning

a way or manner in which something occurs or is done; a setting

Example

The computer has a sleep mode to save energy.

计算机具有节能的睡眠模式。

C2 verb /kædʒ/

cadge

乞讨

Meaning

To beg or obtain something, especially food or money, without paying for it.

Example

He tried to cadge a free meal from the restaurant.

他试图从餐厅要一顿免费的饭。

C2 adjective /ˈmʌsti/

musty

发霉的，潮湿的或有霉味的

Meaning

having a stale, moldy, or damp smell

Example

The old books had a musty odor.

旧书有霉味。

C1 adjective /ˈfiːbl/

feeble

虚弱, 软弱

Meaning

lacking physical strength or vigor; weak

Example

After the illness, she felt too feeble to stand.

生病后，她感到太虚弱无法站立。

C1 noun, verb /ˈfɜːrloʊ/

furlough

临时休假

Meaning

temporary leave of absence from work, especially that granted to an employee or soldier

Example

Many workers were placed on furlough during the crisis.

许多工人在危机期间被放置在休假状态。

B1 adverb /ˈθæŋkfəli/

thankfully

幸好

Meaning

used to express relief or gratitude

Example

Thankfully, she arrived just in time for the meeting.

幸好，她准时到达了会议。

C2 noun /dɪˈmeɪn/

demesne

附属于庄园的土地

Meaning

Land attached to a manor and retained for the owner's use.

Example

The castle was surrounded by its vast demesne.

城堡被其广阔的附属于庄园的土地所包围。

A2 verb əˈdres

address

处理

Meaning

To deal with or tackle (a problem or issue); to focus attention on.

Example

The government must address the issues of student politics.

政府必须处理学生政治问题。

C1 verb /ˌriːɪnˈtɪɡreɪt/

reintegrate

重新融入

Meaning

To bring someone or something back into a group or society after being separated.

Example

The program helps prisoners reintegrate into society.

该程序帮助囚犯重新融入社会。

C1 adjective ɪnˈkʌm.bənt

incumbent

有义务的

Meaning

necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility.

Example

It is incumbent upon all citizens to obey the law.

所有公民都有义务遵守法律。

B1 noun /wɜːrm/

Worm

虫子

Meaning

a long, soft-bodied invertebrate animal that lives in soil

Example

The bird caught a worm from the garden soil.

鸟从花园的土壤中抓住了一条虫子。

B2 verb /ˈɔːdɪt/

audit

审计

Meaning

to examine and verify financial records or accounts officially

Example

The accountant will audit the company's books next month.

会计师将在下个月审计公司的账目。

B2 noun /ˈeɪ.prɪ.kɒt/

Apricot

杏子

Meaning

a small orange-colored fruit with a soft skin and sweet flesh

Example

The apricot tree produces sweet fruit in summer.

杏树在夏天结出甜美的果实。

C1 verb /aʊtˈlɪv/

outlive

比…活得长

Meaning

to live longer than someone or something else

Example

She outlived all her siblings.

她活过了所有的兄弟姐妹。

C2 noun /ˈʌmbrɪdʒ/

umbrage

冒犯，愤怒

Meaning

A feeling of resentment or offense.

Example

She took umbrage at his rude remark.

她对他的粗鲁言论感到愤怒。

B1 adjective /əˈkeɪ.ʒən.əl/

Occasional

偶然的

Meaning

occurring infrequently or irregularly; happening from time to time

Example

She enjoys occasional walks in the park.

她喜欢在公园里偶尔散步。

A2 adjective /praʊd/

Proud

自豪

Meaning

feeling deep pleasure from one's achievements; having high self-respect

Example

She was proud of her daughter's academic achievements.

她为女儿的学术成就感到自豪。

A2 noun /əˈpɔɪnt.mənt/

Appointment

约会; 任命;

Meaning

an arrangement to meet someone at a particular time and place; the action of appointing someone to a job or position

Example

I have a doctor's appointment at 3 PM.

我有一个下午三点的医生预约。

C1 verb /ˈfɜːr.tɪ.laɪz/

fertilize

施肥

Meaning

to make soil or land more fertile by adding substances

Example

Farmers fertilize the fields to increase crop yield.

农民施肥以增加作物产量。

C2 adjective /traɪˈɛniəl/

triennial

三年一次的

Meaning

Occurring once every three years.

Example

The art festival is a triennial event in the city.

艺术节是这座城市的三年一次的活动。

C2 verb /bɪlk/

bilk

诈骗

Meaning

To cheat or defraud someone of money or rights.

Example

The scammer tried to bilk elderly people out of their savings.

骗子试图通过诈骗拿走老年人的积蓄。

C2 noun /dɪˌlæpɪˈdeɪʃən/

dilapidation

破败

Meaning

The state of disrepair or ruin as a result of neglect.

Example

The old temple was in a state of dilapidation.

这座古老的寺庙处于破败状态。

C1 verb /hoʊn/

hone

磨锐，改善技能

Meaning

To sharpen a blade or to improve a skill through practice.

Example

She honed her presentation skills before the big meeting.

她在大会议之前磨练了自己的演讲技巧。

A1 preposition, conjunction, adverb /ˈæftər/

after

之后

Meaning

in the time following an event or another action

Example

We went for ice cream after the movie.

我们看完电影后去吃冰淇淋。

C2 verb /ˈmæŋɡəl/

mangle

毁坏

Meaning

to severely damage or mutilate something, often by tearing or crushing

Example

The car was mangled in the accident.

车在事故中毁坏。

C1 adjective /ˌeɪsɪˈmɛtrɪkəl/

asymmetrical

不对称

Meaning

Having parts that are not the same in size, shape, or arrangement.

Example

She wore an asymmetrical dress that drew everyone’s attention.

她穿了一件不对称的裙子，吸引了所有人的注意。

C2 noun /ˈtuːb.roʊz/

Tube-rose

夜来香

Meaning

a night-blooming flower with an intensely sweet fragrance, native to Mexico

Example

The tuberose flowers filled the evening air with their heavenly scent.

夜来香的花朵充满了夜晚空气中的天国香气。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈvæljʊəbl/

invaluable

无价

Meaning

Extremely useful or indispensable.

Example

Her advice proved invaluable to my success.

她的建议对我的成功起到了无可估量的作用。

A1 noun /bəˈnæn.ə/

Banana

香蕉

Meaning

a long curved fruit with yellow skin and soft sweet flesh

Example

Bananas are a good source of potassium.

香蕉是钾的良好来源。

C1 noun /rentʃ/

Wrench

扳手

Meaning

a tool used for gripping and turning nuts, bolts, or pipes

Example

He used a wrench to tighten the bolt.

他用扳手拧紧了螺栓。

C2 noun /ˌprɪnsɪˈpæləti/

principality

公国

Meaning

a state ruled by a prince

Example

Monaco is a famous principality in Europe.

摩纳哥是欧洲著名的公国。

C1 adjective /iːsˈθɛθɪkəl/

aesthetical

美学的

Meaning

concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty; related to artistic taste or appearance

Example

The architect focused on the aesthetical balance of the building.

建筑师注重建筑的美学平衡。

C2 noun /ˈlɪniəmənt/

lineament

面部特征

Meaning

A distinctive feature or characteristic, especially of the face.

Example

Her delicate lineaments revealed her noble birth.

她精致的面部特征揭示了她高贵的出身。

A2 noun /drʌm/

Drum

鼓

Meaning

a percussion instrument typically made of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched over one or both ends

Example

The drummer kept perfect time on his drum kit.

鼓手在他的鼓组上保持了完美的节拍。

A2 noun; verb /tʃæt/

chat

聊天

Meaning

an informal conversation; to talk in a friendly, informal way

Example

We had a long chat after dinner.

晚饭后我们聊了很久。

C2 noun /ˈɡɪni/

guinea

吉尼 (英国旧金币)

Meaning

A former British gold coin; also refers to Guinea, a country in West Africa

Example

The antique coin was worth one guinea.

古老的金币价值一个吉尼。

B2 verb /oʊˈmɪt/

omit

遗漏

Meaning

to leave out or exclude; to fail to include something

Example

Please don't omit any important details from your report.

请不要遗漏报告中的重要细节。

A2 noun/adjective /ˈfiːmeɪl/

female

雌性

Meaning

a person or animal of the sex that can bear offspring; relating to women or girls

Example

The female lion protects her cubs fiercely.

母狮保护她的幼崽。

C1 noun /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnɪst/

opportunist

机会主义者

Meaning

A person who takes advantage of situations for personal gain, often disregarding principles.

Example

He is seen as an opportunist who always puts his interests first.

他被看作是一个机会主义者，总是把自己的利益放在第一位。

C2 adjective ˈɛr.jʊ.daɪt

erudite

博学的或聪明的

Meaning

Having or showing great knowledge or learning; scholarly and intellectual.

Example

The professor's erudite lecture fascinated the students.

教授的博学讲座让学生们着迷。

B1 verb /kənˈvɪns/

convince

说服

Meaning

to make someone believe or feel certain about something

Example

She convinced him to attend the meeting.

她说服了他参加会议。

B2 noun /dɛk/

deck

甲板 / 平台

Meaning

A flat surface or platform, often on a ship or building.

Example

We enjoyed the sunset from the upper deck of the ferry.

我们从渡船的上层甲板上欣赏日落。

C2 noun /hæɡ/

Hag

巫婆

Meaning

an ugly old woman, especially a vicious or malicious one; a witch

Example

In the fairy tale, the wicked hag lived alone in a cottage deep in the forest.

在这个童话故事中，邪恶的巫婆独自生活在森林深处的小屋里。

B2 verb /wɪðˈdrɔː/

withdraw

提取

Meaning

to take money out of an account; to remove or pull back

Example

She needs to withdraw money from the bank.

她需要从银行提取钱。

B2 noun /dɪˈsep.ʃən/

Deception

欺骗

Meaning

the action of deceiving someone; the state of being deceived

Example

The magician's deception amazed the audience with seemingly impossible tricks.

魔术师的欺骗让观众对看似不可能的魔法惊讶不已。

C2 noun /ˌniːoʊˈlætɪn/

neo-latin

新拉丁语

Meaning

The use of Latin language for scholarly, scientific, and literary purposes after the medieval period.

Example

Many scientific names are derived from Neo-Latin.

许多科学名称来源于新拉丁语。

C1 adjective tɪˈneɪ.ʃəs

tenacious

顽强

Meaning

Not readily letting go of, giving up, or separated from an object that one holds, a position, or a principle; persistent.

Example

Her tenacious spirit helped her overcome hardships.

她顽强的精神帮助她克服了困难。

B2 adverb /ˈsiː.mɪŋ.li/

seemingly

表面上, 看起来平静

Meaning

appearing to be true, but not necessarily so

Example

He was seemingly calm despite the chaos around him.

尽管周围一片混乱，他看起来平静。

C2 verb /ˈbraʊˌbiːt/

browbeat

威胁 / 强迫

Meaning

To intimidate or bully someone into doing something

Example

The lawyer tried to browbeat the witness.

律师试图威胁证人。

C1 adjective /ɪkˈsplɔɪtətɪv/

exploitative

剥削性的

Meaning

making use of a situation or people unfairly and unethically for one's own advantage

Example

The workers protested against the exploitative practices of the factory.

工人们抗议工厂的剥削行为。

B2 verb /fɔːrdʒ/

forge

锻造，伪造

Meaning

to create or shape something, often with effort or skill; also to counterfeit or fake something

Example

The blacksmith forged a strong sword from the iron.

铁匠从铁中锻造出一把坚固的剑。

A1 adjective /juːzd/

used

二手

Meaning

having already been used

Example

This is a used car.

这是一辆二手车。

C1 noun /plæsˈtɪsəti/

plasticity

可塑性, 适应能力

Meaning

the quality of being easily shaped or molded; adaptability

Example

The brain's plasticity allows it to adapt after injury.

大脑的可塑性使它在受伤后能够适应。

B1 adjective ʌnˈplænd

unplanned

未计划的

Meaning

Not planned or arranged in advance; happening spontaneously without preparation.

Example

Unplanned urbanization contributes to environmental issues.

无计划的城市化会加剧环境问题。

C1 noun ˈrez.ɪ.djuː

residue

残留物

Meaning

A small amount of something that remains after the main part has gone or been removed.

Example

Soap residue affects appliance efficiency.

肥皂残留物影响设备的效率。

C1 noun /ˈmɑːrtərdəm/

Martyrdom

殉道

Meaning

The suffering of death on account of adherence to a cause or principle

Example

His martyrdom inspired countless others to join the freedom movement.

他的殉道激励了无数其他人加入自由运动。

C2 noun /æbˈsɪʒən/

abscission

叶片脱落

Meaning

The natural detachment of parts of a plant, typically leaves or fruit.

Example

The autumn season is marked by the abscission of leaves from trees.

秋季的标志是树叶从树木上脱落。

C1 noun /ˈfɔːrmən/

foreman

负责一组工人的人，特别是在工厂或建筑工地上

Meaning

a person in charge of a group of workers, especially in a factory or construction site

Example

The foreman supervised the workers on the construction site.

工头在建筑工地上监督工人。

B2 noun /ˈɔːkʃən/

Auction

拍卖

Meaning

a public sale in which goods or property are sold to the highest bidder

Example

The antique furniture was sold at an auction last weekend.

古董家具在上周末的拍卖会上售出。

C1 noun ˌvɛn.əˈreɪ.ʃən

veneration

崇敬

Meaning

Great respect; reverence; the action of regarding with great respect or reverence.

Example

Many cultures show veneration for their ancestors.

许多文化表现出对祖先的崇敬。

A2 noun /ˈzi.brə/

Zebra

斑马

Meaning

an African animal like a horse with black and white stripes

Example

The zebra ran across the African savanna with its herd.

斑马和它的群体在非洲草原上奔跑。

B2 verb /əˈbændən/

abandon

放弃

Meaning

to give up completely; to leave permanently

Example

They had to abandon their house due to flooding.

由于洪水，他们不得不放弃他们的房子。

C1 adjective /ˈskrʌmpʃəs/

scrumptious

美味的

Meaning

extremely tasty or delicious

Example

She baked a scrumptious chocolate cake for the party.

她为派对烤了一个美味的巧克力蛋糕。

B2 noun bjʊəˈrɒk.rə.si

bureaucracy

官僚主义

Meaning

A system of government in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives.

Example

Excessive bureaucracy can slow down decision-making.

过度的官僚主义会减缓决策过程。

A2 noun কন্ডিশন

condition

状况

Meaning

A particular state of health or physical fitness; a medical problem.

Example

The condition worsens without proper treatment.

没有适当的治疗，状况会恶化。

B1 noun ˈseʃən

session

会议

Meaning

A meeting of an official body, especially a legislature, council, or court of law, to conduct its business.

Example

The session was held on February 25.

会议于2月25日举行。

B1 adjective /ˈlɪmɪtɪd/

limited

有限的

Meaning

Restricted in size, amount, or extent; not great in number or ability.

Example

Tickets for the concert are limited.

音乐会的票是有限的。

C2 adjective /ˈmiː.di.əl/

medial

内侧

Meaning

Situated in or pertaining to the middle; located toward the midline of the body or structure.

Example

The medial side of the knee is more prone to injury.

膝盖的内侧更容易受伤。

C1 verb /ˈræn.də.maɪz/

randomize

随机化

Meaning

To make something happen in a random order or manner.

Example

The software can randomize the order of questions.

软件可以随机排列问题的顺序。

C1 noun proʊˈæktɪv ˈseɪvɪŋ

proactive saving

主动储蓄

Meaning

Actively planning and setting aside money in advance to prepare for future financial needs

Example

Proactive saving ensures financial stability in old age.

主动储蓄确保了老年时期的财务稳定。

B1 noun ɔːˈθɒrəti

authority

权威

Meaning

The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience; a person or organization having power or control.

Example

Regional authority was emphasized.

区域授权得到了强调。

B2 noun /ˈfreɪ.ɡrəns/

Fragrance

香气; 香水

Meaning

a pleasant, sweet smell; a perfume or cologne

Example

The fragrance of jasmine flowers filled the entire garden in the evening.

夜晚，茉莉花的香气弥漫整个花园。

A2 noun /leɪk/

Lake

湖泊

Meaning

a large body of water completely surrounded by land

Example

The peaceful lake reflected the mountains in its calm waters.

宁静的湖泊在平静的水中倒映着山脉。

C1 noun /ˈnaɪ.tɪŋ.ɡeɪl/

Nightingale

夜莺

Meaning

small songbird known for its beautiful singing, especially at night

Example

The nightingale sang sweetly in the moonlight.

夜莺在月光下甜美地歌唱。

C2 verb /dɒf/

doff

脱掉（帽子）表示尊敬

Meaning

to take off an item of clothing, especially a hat, as a sign of respect

Example

He doffed his hat as the procession passed.

他在队伍经过时摘下了帽子。

C2 verb /lɔːd/

laud

Meaning

To praise someone or something highly, especially in public.

Example

The critic lauded the actor's performance as a masterpiece.

B2 adjective /ɪɡˈzɔː.stɪd/

exhausted

筋疲力尽

Meaning

Extremely tired; having no energy left.

Example

Feeling exhausted after waking up is common.

醒来后感到筋疲力尽是很常见的。

Meaning

To throw something with great force.

Example

The boy hurled a stone into the river.

B2 noun, verb /kjuːb/

cube

立方体

Meaning

As a noun: a solid object with six equal square faces. As a verb: to cut food into small square pieces.

Example

She put a sugar cube in her tea.

她把一块糖放进了她的茶里。

B2 adjective aɪˈkɒnɪk

iconic

标志性的

Meaning

Very famous or popular, especially being considered to represent particular opinions or a particular time.

Example

The line "It was the best of times..." is iconic.

那句 "这是最美好的时光..." 是标志性的。

B1 noun /dɪˈlaɪt/

Delight

快乐; 愉悦

Meaning

a feeling of happiness or pleasure; something that gives great pleasure

Example

The children's laughter filled her heart with pure delight.

孩子们的笑声让她的心充满了纯粹的快乐。

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。

C1 adjective /məˈkɑː.brə/

Macabre

可怕

Meaning

disturbing because concerned with death; gruesome and horrifying

Example

The horror movie had a macabre atmosphere.

这部恐怖片有一个可怕的氛围。

C2 verb /kənˈvɑːlv/

convolve

一起缠绕或扭曲;缠绕或交织

Meaning

to roll or twist together; to coil or entwine

Example

The vines convolve around the tree trunk.

藤蔓缠绕在树干周围。

B2 noun /kəˈtæstrəfi/

catastrophe

灾难

Meaning

A sudden and widespread disaster or misfortune.

Example

The earthquake was a catastrophe for the entire region.

地震对整个地区来说是一次灾难。

A2 noun /klʌb/

club

俱乐部

Meaning

an organization of people with a common interest; also a place for social gatherings or entertainment

Example

He joined the local tennis club to meet new people.

他加入了当地的网球俱乐部，以结识新朋友。

C2 noun /ˈhoʊl.stər/

holster

枪套

Meaning

A holder or case for carrying a gun, typically worn on a belt or shoulder.

Example

The sheriff kept his revolver in a leather holster.

警长将他的左轮手枪放在皮革枪套里。

C2 noun /ˈbeɪlɔːr/

bailor

寄托人

Meaning

a person who temporarily transfers possession of goods or property to another under a bailment agreement

Example

The bailor entrusted the valuable artwork to the museum for safekeeping.

寄托人把艺术品交给了博物馆。

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 noun mɒnəˈtɑːskɪŋ

monotasking

一次专注于一项任务

Meaning

The practice of dedicating oneself to a given task and minimizing potential interruptions until the task is completed or a significant period of time has elapsed.

Example

Monotasking can often lead to higher quality work.

单任务处理通常会带来更高质量的工作。

B1 noun /əˈmjuːzmənt/

Amusement

娱乐; 快乐; 娱乐活动

Meaning

the state or experience of finding something funny; entertainment or recreational activities

Example

The children's laughter showed their amusement at the clown's performance.

孩子们的笑声展示了他们对小丑表演的娱乐。

C1 noun, verb /kriːs/

crease

褶皱, 折痕

Meaning

a line or fold produced on paper, cloth, or other material; to make a fold or wrinkle

Example

She ironed the shirt carefully to remove every crease.

她小心地熨烫衬衫，去除每一道褶皱。

B1 adjective ˌɑː.tɪˈfɪʃ.əl

artificial

人造

Meaning

Made by humans; not occurring naturally

Example

Artificial systems are transforming industries.

人工系统正在改变行业。

B2 adverb /ˈprez.ənt.li/

Presently

目前; 很快; 稍后

Meaning

at the present time; soon; in a little while

Example

The doctor will see you presently.

医生很快就会见到你。

C1 adjective /ˈwɪntri/

wintry

冬季的

Meaning

Characteristic of or suitable for winter; cold and bleak.

Example

The wintry wind made everyone shiver as they walked outside.

冬季的风让所有人在外面走路时颤抖。

A2 preposition /bɪˈsaɪd/

beside

在...旁边

Meaning

next to or at the side of someone or something

Example

She sat beside her best friend during the ceremony.

她在仪式期间坐在她最好的朋友旁边。

C1 adjective/verb /ˈprɒstreɪt/

prostrate

俯卧

Meaning

lying stretched out on the ground with one's face downward, often as a sign of submission or exhaustion

Example

He lay prostrate on the ground after the long battle.

他在长时间的战斗后趴倒在地。

C2 noun /ˈdʒɪŋɡoʊɪst/

jingoist

极端民族主义者

Meaning

a person who supports jingoism; an extreme nationalist with aggressive foreign policies

Example

He was labeled a jingoist for his extreme views.

由于他的极端观点，他被贴上了极端民族主义者的标签。

C1 adjective /ɪˈledʒ.ə.bəl/

illegible

难以辨认

Meaning

Not clear enough to be read; unreadable.

Example

The doctor’s handwriting was almost illegible.

医生的字迹几乎难以辨认。

真诚的; 诚恳的; 表现出深刻和认真的信念

Meaning

sincere; genuine; showing deep and serious conviction

Example

He made an earnest attempt to solve the problem.

他做出了一个认真尝试去解决这个问题。