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B1 noun /rɪst/

Wrist

手腕
Meaning
the joint connecting the hand with the forearm
Example
He wore a watch on his wrist.
他戴着手表在手腕上。
C2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈprəʊtʃəbl̩/

irreproachable

无可指责
Meaning
Beyond criticism; faultless.
Example
The judge was known for his irreproachable integrity.
法官因其无可指责的正直而闻名。
C2 verb /dɪsˈbɜːrs/

disburse

分配
Meaning
to pay out money, especially from a fund
Example
The organization will disburse the funds to the affected families.
该组织将把资金分配给受影响的家庭。
C1 adjective /ˈsɛreɪtɪd/

serrated

锯齿状的
Meaning
Having a notched or saw-toothed edge.
Example
The bread knife had a serrated blade.
面包刀有一把锯齿刀片。
C1 noun, adjective /ˌæntiˈsɛptɪk/

antiseptic

Meaning
A substance that prevents the growth of disease-causing microorganisms; clean and free from germs.
Example
The nurse applied an antiseptic to the wound.
B2 verb /ˈkeɪtər/

cater

Meaning
To provide food, drinks, or services, usually for an event or group.
Example
The company catered the wedding reception.
A2 adjective /kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/

confusing

令人困惑的
Meaning
causing someone to be unable to think clearly or understand; difficult to comprehend
Example
The instructions were confusing and hard to follow.
这些说明令人困惑，很难遵循。
B1 noun /əˈfek.ʃən/

Affection

喜爱; 爱情
Meaning
a feeling of liking or caring for someone or something
Example
She has deep affection for her grandmother.
她对她的祖母有着深深的喜爱。
B2 verb /ɪnˈhæbɪt/

inhabit

栖息
Meaning
to live in; to occupy as a dwelling
Example
Many animals inhabit the forest.
许多动物栖息在森林中。
C1 adjective /ədˈmɪsəbl/

admissible

Meaning
acceptable or valid, especially as evidence in a court of law
Example
The judge ruled that the document was admissible as evidence.
B2 verb /tiːz/

Tease

取笑
Meaning
to make fun of someone in a playful or unkind way
Example
Children often tease their younger siblings playfully.
孩子们经常嬉戏地取笑他们的弟弟妹妹。
A2 noun /ˈbæskɪtbɔːl/

basketball

Meaning
a game played by two teams who try to score points by throwing a ball through a hoop
Example
He loves playing basketball with his friends.
C2 noun /ɪɡˈzækʃən/

exaction

敲诈
Meaning
the act of demanding or obtaining something, especially unfairly
Example
The peasants suffered under the king's heavy exactions.
农民在国王的沉重敲诈下受苦。
A1 verb /raɪd/

ride

骑/骑行
Meaning
to travel on or in a vehicle; to sit on and control a horse
Example
She likes to ride her bicycle to work.
她喜欢骑自行车去工作。
C2 verb /ˈkæstɪˌɡeɪt/

castigate

严厉批评
Meaning
To criticize someone severely or to punish harshly.
Example
The teacher castigated the students for their poor behavior.
老师因学生不良行为而严厉批评他们。
B2 noun /ˈwɒndərər/

Wanderer

流浪者; 旅行者，目的地不确定
Meaning
a person who travels aimlessly; someone who roams from place to place
Example
The wanderer explored different countries without a fixed destination.
流浪者在没有固定目的地的情况下探索了不同的国家。
C2 verb /ˈwɪzn/

wizen

枯萎
Meaning
To become dry, shrunken, and wrinkled.
Example
The flowers began to wizen after days without water.
花朵在几天没有水后开始枯萎。
C2 noun /ˌsɒ̃ˈfrwɑː/

sangfroid

冷静
Meaning
Composure or coolness under pressure.
Example
She impressed everyone with her sangfroid during the interview.
她在面试中以冷静给大家留下了深刻印象。
B2 noun /ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/

allocation

分配
Meaning
The action or process of distributing resources or duties for a particular purpose.
Example
Budget allocation for education must be increased.
教育预算的分配必须增加。
C1 noun /ˈjuːnɪsən/

unison

齐声
Meaning
Simultaneous performance or utterance of action or speech.
Example
The choir sang in unison.
合唱团齐声唱歌。
A2 verb /bit/

beat

打
Meaning
to strike repeatedly; to defeat; to pulsate rhythmically
Example
Our team will beat theirs in the final match.
我们的团队将在决赛中击败他们。
C2 verb /fleɪl/

flail

狂乱地挥动或摇摆某物；挣扎
Meaning
to wave or swing something about wildly; to thrash about
Example
He flailed his arms to keep afloat in the water.
他挥动双臂以在水中保持漂浮。
C2 adjective /ʌnˈtiːtʃəbəl/

unteachable

不可教的
Meaning
not able or willing to learn; resistant to instruction or guidance
Example
He was so stubborn that he became almost unteachable.
他非常固执，几乎变得不可教。
B1 noun /ˈmʌðər ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/

mother language

母语
Meaning
the first language a person learns from childhood; native language
Example
Children learn best when they are taught in their mother language.
孩子用母语学习效果最好。
B2 noun (plural) /skræps/

scraps

剩菜
Meaning
Small pieces left over from something; also small fights or quarrels.
Example
The dog ate the scraps from the table.
狗吃了桌子上的剩菜。
A2 noun /steɪdʒ/

stage

舞台
Meaning
a raised platform or area for performances or presentations
Example
The actor stepped onto the stage to deliver his speech.
演员登上舞台，发表他的演讲。
C1 adjective /fərˈlɔːrn/

forlorn

孤独的, 绝望的
Meaning
extremely sad, lonely, or abandoned
Example
The abandoned puppy looked so forlorn in the rain.
被遗弃的小狗在雨中看起来如此悲伤。
A2 noun /ˈkɜːr.tən/

Curtain

窗帘
Meaning
a piece of material suspended at the top to form a covering or screen, typically movable sideways
Example
She drew the curtains to block out the bright sunlight.
她拉上窗帘来阻挡强烈的阳光。
A1 adverb /wen/

When

什么时候
Meaning
at what time; at the time that; during the time that
Example
When will you arrive at the station?
你什么时候到车站？
B2 adjective /ˈpɪt.i.fəl/

pitiful

可悲的, 哀伤的, 非常微小
Meaning
deserving or arousing pity; very small or inadequate
Example
The team's performance was pitiful compared to last year.
与去年相比，团队的表现可悲。
C1 verb /ˌʌndəˈreɪt/

underrate

低估
Meaning
to fail to recognize the full value or importance of something or someone
Example
Many people underrate the benefits of regular exercise.
许多人低估了规律锻炼的好处。
C2 noun /ˈhɛfər/

heifer

小母牛
Meaning
a young cow that has not borne a calf
Example
The farmer raised a heifer for dairy production.
农民为乳制品生产养了一头小母牛。
B1 adjective /ˈmædʒɪkəl/

magical

Meaning
having or producing the charm, beauty, or power of magic
Example
The sunset over the mountains was a magical sight.
B1 noun /'pʌmp.kɪn/

Pumpkin

南瓜
Meaning
a large round orange fruit with thick skin and edible flesh
Example
We carved a jack-o'-lantern from a big pumpkin.
我们从一个大南瓜里雕刻了一个南瓜灯。
C2 noun /ˈpriːskrɪpt/

prescript

规定
Meaning
An authoritative rule or direction; something laid down as a command.
Example
The prescript of the organization required strict punctuality.
该组织的规定要求严格的准时。
C2 noun /priˈɛmpʃən/

preemption

优先购买权
Meaning
The act of taking action before someone else; the right to purchase or act before others.
Example
The company exercised preemption to acquire the land before competitors.
公司行使优先购买权，在竞争对手之前购买了土地。
C2 verb /feɪz/

faze

打扰
Meaning
to disturb or disconcert someone; to cause to feel unsettled
Example
She was not fazed by the unexpected question.
她没有被意外问题扰乱。
A1 noun/adjective /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃ/

english

英语
Meaning
The language of England, widely spoken around the world; relating to England or its people.
Example
She is learning English to study abroad.
她正在学习英语，以便出国留学。
B1 noun /ˈkærɪdʒ/

carriage

马车
Meaning
a vehicle, typically a four-wheeled one, used for transporting goods or people, especially in the past
Example
The royal family traveled in a beautiful carriage during parades.
王室家族在游行期间乘坐了一辆美丽的马车。
C1 adjective /ˌɪn.dɪˈspen.sə.bəl/

indispensable

不可或缺
Meaning
Absolutely necessary, essential
Example
Water is indispensable for human survival.
水对人类生存至关重要。
C1 verb /rɪˈbʌf/

rebuff

拒绝
Meaning
to reject or refuse in a sharp or abrupt way
Example
She rebuffed his invitation to dinner.
她拒绝了他的晚餐邀请。
B1 verb /prəˈvaɪdɪd/

provided

提供的
Meaning
gave or supplied something that was needed
Example
The hotel provided free breakfast for all guests.
酒店为所有客人提供了免费早餐。
C2 noun /dɪˈpɑːzɪtər/

depositor

存款人
Meaning
a person who places money in a bank or financial institution
Example
The bank provides insurance to protect depositors’ funds.
银行提供保险来保护存款人的资金。
C2 adjective /ˈmɒtli/

motley

杂乱
Meaning
Made up of different, often incongruous or diverse elements.
Example
The festival attracted a motley crowd of artists, musicians, and tourists.
这个节日吸引了由艺术家、音乐家和游客组成的杂乱人群。
C1 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/

disengage

脱离
Meaning
To release or detach oneself from something; to withdraw.
Example
He tried to disengage from the heated argument.
他试图从激烈的争论中脱离。
C1 noun /sɪr/

seer

预言者
Meaning
A person who is supposed to be able to see what will happen in the future; a prophet.
Example
The seer predicted a great change in the kingdom.
预言者预测了王国的重大变化。
C1 noun /ˈhɔːl.mɑːrk/

hallmark

标志性特征
Meaning
a typical characteristic or feature of someone or something
Example
Honesty is the hallmark of a good leader.
诚实是一个好领导者的标志性特征。
B1 verb /spaɪ/

spy

间谍
Meaning
to secretly collect information about a person, group, or country
Example
He was caught spying on his neighbor through the window.
他在窗户旁边偷偷地监视邻居时被抓住了。
B1 noun /ˈsɛtɪŋ/

setting

背景
Meaning
the environment or place where something happens
Example
The setting of the movie was a beautiful beach.
电影的背景是一个美丽的海滩。
C2 noun /vɪˈsɪsɪtjuːd/

vicissitude

生活的变迁
Meaning
A natural change or succession of one thing to another; the ups and downs of life.
Example
The vicissitude of life often teaches resilience.
生活的变迁常常教会人们适应力。
C1 noun /ˈrem.nənt/

Remnant

残余
Meaning
a small remaining quantity of something; a piece of cloth left over after the main piece has been used
Example
Only a remnant of the ancient wall remains.
古老的墙只剩下残余。
C2 noun /ˌkɑːnfɔːrˈmeɪʃən/

conformation

构象
Meaning
The shape, structure, or arrangement of something.
Example
The scientist studied the molecular conformation of the protein.
科学家研究了蛋白质的分子构象。
C2 noun /ˈbiː.təl nʌt/

Betel-nut

槟榔
Meaning
seed of the areca palm tree, often chewed as a stimulant
Example
Betel-nut is commonly chewed in many South Asian countries.
槟榔在许多南亚国家是常见的咀嚼物。
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 noun /oʊˈeɪ.sɪs/

Oasis

绿洲
Meaning
a fertile spot in a desert where water is found; a pleasant refuge
Example
The travelers found an oasis after days in the desert.
旅行者在沙漠中几天后找到了一个绿洲。
C1 noun ˈtɑksɪk ɪˈmɪʃənz

toxic emissions

有毒排放
Meaning
Harmful or poisonous substances released into the environment, especially the atmosphere.
Example
Toxic emissions from vehicles pollute the atmosphere.
车辆的有毒排放污染了大气。
C1 noun /ˈloʊ.fər/

Loafer

懒人，避免工作或努力的人
Meaning
a person who avoids work or effort; an idler
Example
Don't be a loafer, help us with the work.
不要做洛费尔，帮我们做工作。
C1 adjective, verb /sɪˈdeɪt/

sedate

镇静
Meaning
calm, quiet, and composed; or to administer a drug to make someone calm or sleep
Example
The nurse sedated the patient before the operation.
护士在手术前给病人注射了镇静剂。
C1 noun /ɪˌmæn.sɪˈpeɪ.ʃən/

Emancipation

解放
Meaning
the fact or process of being set free from legal, social, or political restrictions
Example
The emancipation of slaves was a significant moment in American history.
奴隶的解放是美国历史上的一个重要时刻。
C2 noun /ˈmuːn.biːm/

moonbeam

月光
Meaning
A ray of light from the moon.
Example
A moonbeam lit up the quiet forest clearing.
一束月光照亮了安静的森林空地。
A1 noun /sʌn/

son

儿子
Meaning
a male child of a parent
Example
His son is very talented in music.
他的儿子在音乐方面非常有才华。
A2 noun /prəˈfɛsər/

professor

教授
Meaning
a senior teacher or academic at a college or university
Example
The professor explained the theory clearly.
教授清楚地解释了理论。
C1 adverb kəmˈpæktli

compactly

紧凑地
Meaning
In a closely packed or dense manner.
Example
Protons and neutrons are compactly arranged.
质子和中子紧密地排列。
C2 noun /miːd/

mead

蜂蜜酒
Meaning
An alcoholic drink made from fermented honey and water.
Example
The Vikings were known to drink large amounts of mead during feasts.
维京人以在宴会上喝大量的蜂蜜酒而闻名。
C1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈbloʊn/

overblown

夸张
Meaning
excessively exaggerated or inflated
Example
The controversy was overblown by the media.
媒体过度夸大了争议。
B1 noun ˈvɪktəri

victory

胜利
Meaning
The act of defeating an enemy or opponent in a battle, game, or other competition.
Example
The victory of Bangladesh on December 16 is a moment of pride.
孟加拉国在12月16日的胜利是骄傲的时刻。
B1 noun /priːst/

priest

牧师
Meaning
a person who performs religious duties and ceremonies
Example
The priest blessed the congregation during the Sunday service.
牧师在主日礼拜期间祝福了会众。
A2 verb /hɑːrm/

harm

伤害
Meaning
to cause damage, injury, or hurt to someone or something
Example
Smoking can harm your health.
吸烟可能会损害你的健康。
A2 adjective /meɪn/

main

主要的
Meaning
most important; chief in size, extent, or importance
Example
The main reason for his success is hard work.
他成功的主要原因是努力工作。
C2 adjective /rɪˈkʌmbənt/

recumbent

躺着
Meaning
lying down or in a resting position
Example
He was found recumbent on the sofa after a long day.
他在长时间的一天后被发现躺在沙发上。
B2 adjective /ˈstʌnɪŋ/

stunning

令人惊叹
Meaning
extremely impressive or attractive
Example
The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely stunning.
从山顶看到的景色简直令人惊叹。
C2 verb /ˈkrɪŋ.kəl/

crinkle

皱纹
Meaning
To form small creases or wrinkles.
Example
She crinkled her nose at the strange smell.
她对那股奇怪的气味皱起了鼻子。
B2 noun ˈbɪz.nɪs ˈfaɪ.næns

business finance

商业财务
Meaning
The area of finance that deals with sources of funding and the capital structure of corporations.
Example
Effective business finance enhances profitability.
有效的商业财务提高了盈利能力。
B1 adjective /ˈæŋk.ʃəs/

Anxious

焦虑的; 担心的
Meaning
feeling worried or nervous; eager with concern
Example
She felt anxious about her upcoming job interview.
她因即将到来的面试而感到焦虑。
B1 noun /əˈtrækʃən/

Attraction

景点; 吸引力;
Meaning
the action or power of evoking interest or pleasure in something; a place that draws visitors
Example
The museum is the main attraction for tourists in this city.
这个博物馆是这个城市吸引游客的主要景点。
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 adjective /ˌmæləˈdrɔɪt/

maladroit

笨拙
Meaning
clumsy or awkward in movement or behavior
Example
His maladroit attempt at fixing the chair made it worse.
他修理椅子的笨拙尝试只让事情变得更糟。
A2 noun /ˈfəʊtəɡrɑːf/

photograph

照片
Meaning
a picture made using a camera
Example
She took a photograph of the sunset.
她拍了一张日落的照片。
B1 noun /ˈfjuː.əl/

Fuel

燃料
Meaning
a material such as coal, gas, or oil that is burned to produce heat or power
Example
The rising cost of fuel has affected transportation and heating expenses worldwide.
燃料成本的上升影响了全球的交通和供暖费用。
C2 noun /ˈfræŋkɪnsɛns/

frankincense

乳香
Meaning
An aromatic gum resin used in incense and perfumes, often in religious ceremonies.
Example
The temple was filled with the sweet smell of burning frankincense.
寺庙里充满了燃烧乳香的甜美气味。
B2 noun /ˌnɔːrθˈiːst/

northeast

东北
Meaning
the direction between north and east; a region or area located in that direction.
Example
The storm is moving toward the northeast.
暴风雨正朝东北方向移动。
A2 verb /prəˈtɛkt/

protect

保护
Meaning
To keep safe from harm or injury.
Example
Protect yourself from the negative effects of social media.
保护自己免受社交媒体的负面影响。
A2 noun /ˈdjuː.ti/

Duty

责任
Meaning
something that one is expected or required to do; moral or legal obligation
Example
It is our duty as citizens to vote in elections.
作为公民，我们有责任在选举中投票。
B1 noun ˈkɒn.sɪ.kwəns

consequence

后果
Meaning
A result or effect of an action or condition.
Example
Every action has a consequence.
每个行为都有后果。
C2 noun /ˌrep.ɑːˈtiː/

Repartee

机智的回答
Meaning
conversation or speech characterized by quick, witty comments or replies
Example
The dinner party was filled with brilliant repartee between the guests.
晚宴上，客人之间充满了精彩的机智回答。
A1 noun /ˈmuːvi/

movie

幸福
Meaning
A motion picture or film shown in a cinema or on television.
Example
We watched a movie together last night.
当她获得奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
B2 noun /ˌaɪ.səˈleɪ.ʃən/

Isolation

隔离
Meaning
the process or fact of isolating or being isolated; separation from other people or things
Example
The patient was kept in isolation to prevent the spread of the infectious disease.
病人被隔离，以防止传染病的传播。
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。
C2 noun /prɪˈzɛntmənt/

presentment

正式呈交
Meaning
The act of presenting something formally or officially; a formal statement or document.
Example
The lawyer made a presentment of the evidence to the court.
律师将证据呈交给法庭。
C2 noun /ˈdaɪˌsɪləbəl/

disyllable

双音节词
Meaning
a word consisting of two syllables
Example
The word 'happy' is a disyllable.
‘幸福’这个词是一个双音节词。
B2 verb /əˈveɪl/

avail

利用
Meaning
to make use of something; to be of use or benefit
Example
You should avail yourself of this opportunity.
你应该利用这个机会。
B2 adjective /swɪft/

swift

Meaning
moving very quickly; happening promptly
Example
The river current was swift after the heavy rain.
C2 adjective /ˈdekərəs/

decorous

得体
Meaning
showing proper and polite behavior; marked by good taste
Example
The audience gave a decorous applause after the performance.
观众在演出后给予了得体的掌声。
C1 noun /swiːt.laɪm/

Sweetlime

甜酸橙
Meaning
a citrus fruit that is sweeter and less acidic than regular lime
Example
The sweetlime juice was refreshing on a hot day.
甜橙汁在炎热的天气里令人耳目一新。
C1 noun /ˈsæf.aɪər/

Saphire

蓝宝石
Meaning
a precious stone that is typically blue in color
Example
The royal crown was adorned with a large sapphire.
皇家王冠上镶嵌着一颗大蓝宝石。
B1 adjective /ˈhæn.səm/

handsome

Meaning
attractive in appearance, usually referring to men; also can mean generous or impressive in size.
Example
He looked very handsome in his new suit.
A1 noun /ʃuː/

Shoe

鞋子
Meaning
covering for the foot, typically made of leather or cloth
Example
She bought a new pair of running shoes for exercise.
她买了一双新的跑步鞋来锻炼。
C1 verb /bɔːk/

balk

拒绝
Meaning
to hesitate or refuse to proceed or comply
Example
She balked at signing the contract without reading it fully.
她犹豫着没有完全阅读合同就签署了。
B2 adjective ˌæɡ.rɪˈkʌl.tʃər.əl

agricultural

农业的
Meaning
Connected with farming.
Example
Agricultural advancements enhance food security.
农业进步提高了食品安全。
C1 adjective /ɪnˈflæməbəl/

Inflammable

易燃; 可燃
Meaning
easily set on fire; flammable; combustible
Example
The inflammable material caught fire quickly.
易燃材料很快着火了。
B2 noun /slɒt/

slot

插槽
Meaning
a narrow opening into which something fits or is placed
Example
Insert the card into the slot to open the door.
将卡片插入插槽以打开门。
C1 noun /ˌpændəˈmoʊniəm/

pandemonium

混乱
Meaning
Wild and noisy disorder or confusion; uproar.
Example
When the concert was canceled, pandemonium broke out among the crowd.
当音乐会被取消时，混乱在观众中爆发。
C1 noun ˈflɔː.rə ænd ˈfɔː.nə

flora and fauna

植物和动物
Meaning
The plants and animals of a particular region, habitat, or geological period.
Example
The Galápagos Islands have unique flora and fauna.
加拉帕戈斯群岛拥有独特的植物和动物。
B1 noun /ˈsɪɡ.nəl/

Signal

信号
Meaning
a gesture, action, or sound that conveys information or instruction
Example
The traffic signal turned red, so we stopped.
交通信号灯变红了，我们停了下来。
C2 noun /ˌæpəˈleɪʃən/

appellation

名称 / 称号
Meaning
a name or title
Example
The city has earned the appellation 'The Big Apple'.
这座城市获得了‘大苹果’的称号。
B2 adjective /ˈwɪt.i/

Witty

机智的; 有趣的
Meaning
having or showing quick intelligence; amusing in a clever way
Example
Her witty response to the critic's question impressed the entire audience.
她机智的回答让批评者的问题给整个观众留下了深刻的印象。
A2 adjective /ɡlæd/

Glad

高兴; 快乐; 喜悦;
Meaning
happy; pleased; delighted;
Example
I am glad to see you after such a long time.
我很高兴在这么长时间后见到你。
C2 noun /ˈfɪlɪɡri/

filigree

精致的装饰工艺，通常由金或银制成
Meaning
delicate ornamental work of fine wire, usually of gold or silver
Example
The necklace was decorated with intricate gold filigree.
项链上装饰着精致的金质镶嵌工艺。
B2 noun /ɪkˈsploʊʒən/

explosion

爆炸
Meaning
a violent burst or release of energy, often causing damage and noise
Example
The explosion shook the entire neighborhood.
爆炸震动了整个社区。
B2 verb /kriːp/

creep

爬行
Meaning
to move slowly and quietly; to make someone feel uncomfortable
Example
She crept quietly up the stairs to avoid waking anyone.
她悄悄地走上楼梯，以免吵醒任何人。
C1 adjective ʌnˈtʃɑːtɪd

uncharted

未标记
Meaning
Not mapped or surveyed; unknown or unexplored.
Example
The mission aimed to explore uncharted areas of the planet.
该任务旨在探索星球上未标记的区域。
A2 noun /ˈkæm.əl/

Camel

骆驼
Meaning
a large animal with one or two humps on its back that lives in hot dry places
Example
The camel walked slowly across the desert sand.
骆驼慢慢地走过沙漠的沙子。
C2 noun /ˈɪnsələns/

insolence

厚颜无耻
Meaning
rude or disrespectful behavior
Example
The teacher was shocked by the student's insolence.
老师对学生的厚颜无耻感到震惊。
C1 noun /rɪˈpraɪ.zəl/

Reprisal

报复
Meaning
an act of retaliation; revenge taken for an injury or wrong
Example
The attack was carried out as a reprisal for the earlier bombing.
此次攻击是作为对早期爆炸事件的报复而进行的。
C2 adverb/adjective /lɪˈɡɑːtoʊ/

legato

在音乐中，平滑且连贯地演奏或歌唱
Meaning
In music, played or sung smoothly and connectedly.
Example
The pianist played the passage legato, with each note flowing into the next.
钢琴家以连贯的方式演奏了这段乐句，每个音符都流畅地过渡到下一个。
A2 adjective /ˈbroʊkən/

Broken

破损的; 损坏的; 断裂的
Meaning
damaged; not working; fractured
Example
The broken window needs to be replaced immediately.
破损的窗户需要立即更换。
C2 verb /ˌɡeɪnˈseɪ/

gainsay

反驳
Meaning
To deny, contradict, or speak against.
Example
No one could gainsay the evidence presented in court.
没有人能够反驳法庭上提出的证据。
C2 noun /əˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

annunciation

宣布，好消息
Meaning
The announcement of something; in Christianity, the announcement by the angel Gabriel to Mary that she would conceive Jesus.
Example
The church celebrated the Feast of the Annunciation with a special service.
教堂通过特别的服务庆祝了报喜节。
B2 noun /əbˈzɜːvər/

observer

观察者
Meaning
a person who watches or notices something
Example
The observer took notes during the meeting.
观察者在会议期间做了笔记。
B2 adjective /ˈlɪt.ər.ət/

Literate

文盲; 有教育的; 受过良好教育的
Meaning
able to read and write; educated; well-educated
Example
She is a very literate person who reads extensively.
她是一个非常有文化的人，广泛阅读。
B2 noun /ˈskɔːr.pi.ən/

Scorpion

蝎子
Meaning
a small creature with eight legs, two claws, and a curved tail with a poisonous sting
Example
The scorpion hid under the rock during the day.
蝎子在白天藏在石头下。