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A1 noun /ˈjɛstərdeɪ/

yesterday

昨天
Meaning
the day before today
Example
Yesterday, we went to the park.
昨天我们去了公园。
C2 adjective /ˌʌnɪkˈsɛpʃənəbl/

unexceptionable

无可指摘
Meaning
Not open to objection; acceptable and unobjectionable
Example
His behavior was unexceptionable throughout the event.
他的行为在整个事件中都是无可指摘的。
B2 noun /ˌsɪm.ɪˈlær.ə.ti/

Similarity

相似性; 类似性
Meaning
the quality or state of being similar; resemblance
Example
There is a striking similarity between the two paintings.
这两幅画之间有惊人的相似性。
C1 noun /pæŋ/

pang

突如其来的剧烈疼痛或情绪痛苦
Meaning
a sudden sharp feeling of pain or emotional distress
Example
She felt a pang of guilt after the argument.
她在争论后感到一阵内疚的疼痛。
B2 noun ˌæd.æpˈteɪ.ʃən

adaptation

适应
Meaning
The action or process of adapting or being adapted.
Example
Adaptation to climate change is critical for resilience.
适应气候变化对于韧性至关重要。
C1 noun /ˈkuːdɒs/

kudos

赞扬
Meaning
Praise and honor received for an achievement.
Example
She received kudos for her excellent performance.
她因出色的表现获得了赞扬。
C1 noun /ˈlɪŋɡwɪst/

linguist

语言学家
Meaning
A person skilled in foreign languages or in the scientific study of language.
Example
She is a linguist who speaks six languages fluently.
她是一位能流利讲六种语言的语言学家。
C1 adjective /ɪˈnɔːrdənət/

inordinate

过度的
Meaning
Excessive or unusually large in degree.
Example
She spent an inordinate amount of time on her phone.
她在手机上花费了过多的时间。
C1 verb /ɪkˈstɔːrt/

extort

勒索
Meaning
to obtain something, especially money, by force, threats, or unfair means
Example
The gang attempted to extort money from local shopkeepers.
这个团伙试图从当地店主那里勒索钱财。
C1 verb /wɔːrp/

warp

Meaning
To twist or bend out of shape, often due to heat or moisture.
Example
The wooden door warped in the summer heat.
A2 noun/verb /ˈaɪən/ or /ˈaɪərn/

iron

铁 / 熨斗
Meaning
a strong, hard metal used in construction; also to press clothes with heat
Example
He used an iron to smooth his shirt.
他用熨斗把衬衫弄平。
B1 noun /brif/

Brief

简短; 简洁
Meaning
a concise statement of the facts; a set of instructions given to a person about a job or task
Example
The lawyer received a detailed brief about the upcoming court case.
律师收到了有关即将到来的法院案件的详细简报。
A1 noun /dɛsk/

desk

书桌
Meaning
a piece of furniture with a flat surface used for writing or working
Example
The books are on the desk.
书籍在书桌上。
B2 verb /ˈfæs.ɪ.neɪt/

fascinate

迷住
Meaning
to attract and hold the attention of someone; to charm or captivate
Example
The magician's performance fascinated the audience.
魔术师的表演吸引了观众。
B2 noun /ˈpref.ər.əns/

Preference

偏爱
Meaning
a greater liking for one alternative over another or others
Example
She has a preference for classical music over pop music.
她更喜欢古典音乐而不是流行音乐。
C2 verb /ˈpælpɪˌteɪt/

palpitate

快速跳动
Meaning
to beat rapidly and strongly, often because of fear, excitement, or illness
Example
Her heart began to palpitate with fear.
她的心脏因恐惧开始剧烈跳动。
C1 noun /mɔːs/

Moss

苔藓
Meaning
a small flowerless plant that grows in clumps in moist places
Example
Green moss covered the old stone wall.
绿色的苔藓覆盖了古老的石墙。
B2 noun /bʌlk/

Bulk

大宗; 大部分;
Meaning
the mass or size of something large; the greater part or majority of something
Example
The bulk of the work was completed before the deadline.
大部分工作在最后期限前完成。
C2 adjective /ˈɡlʌt.ən.əs/

gluttonous

贪吃的
Meaning
Excessively greedy in eating or consuming.
Example
His gluttonous appetite shocked everyone at the dinner table.
他贪吃的胃口让餐桌上的每个人都感到震惊。
B2 verb /rɪˈnuː/

renew

Meaning
to make something new again or extend its period of validity
Example
I need to renew my passport before traveling.
C1 verb kəˈrɒb.ə.reɪt

corroborate

确认
Meaning
Confirm or give support to a statement, theory, or finding.
Example
The witness corroborated the defendant's testimony.
证人核实了被告的证词。
B2 noun /ɡræm/

Gram

鹰嘴豆
Meaning
chickpea; a leguminous plant and its edible seed
Example
She cooked gram curry for lunch today.
她今天为午餐做了鹰嘴豆咖喱。
C1 adjective /ˈfrɪvələs/

frivolous

轻浮
Meaning
Not having any serious purpose or value; silly or unimportant.
Example
She dismissed the frivolous complaint quickly.
她迅速驳回了这个轻浮的投诉。
C1 adjective /ˈdɪzməl/

Dismal

阴沉的; 沮丧的; 令人悲伤的
Meaning
gloomy; depressing; causing sadness or despair
Example
The weather was dismal with heavy rain and dark clouds.
天气阴沉，伴随大雨和黑暗的云层。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈstrʌkʃənəl/

instructional

教学的
Meaning
providing knowledge or information; intended to teach
Example
The website offers many instructional videos for beginners.
该网站提供许多教学视频，适合初学者。
C1 adjective /ˈrɔːkəs/

raucous

喧闹的, 吵杂的
Meaning
loud, harsh, and unpleasant sound or behavior
Example
The crowd became raucous after the team scored.
当球队进球后，人群变得喧闹起来。
C1 verb /ˈstaɪfəld/

stifled

压制
Meaning
to suppress, hold back, or prevent something from happening
Example
He stifled a laugh during the serious meeting.
他在严肃的会议中压制了笑声。
A2 adjective /ˈfɔːrməl/

formal

正式
Meaning
done in accordance with rules of convention or etiquette; official or serious in nature
Example
He wore a formal suit to the wedding.
他在婚礼上穿了正式西装。
C1 verb /ɪnˈdɪr/

endear

使受喜爱
Meaning
To cause someone to be loved or liked.
Example
Her kindness and generosity endeared her to the community.
她的善良和慷慨使她深受社区喜爱。
B2 noun /sɜːˈveɪ.ləns/

surveillance

监控
Meaning
Close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal; continuous watching of a place, person, or situation.
Example
Government agencies conduct surveillance on cyber threats.
政府机构对网络威胁进行监控。
B1 noun /ˈnɜːrsəri/

nursery

托儿所
Meaning
a room or place where young children are cared for
Example
She works in a nursery, taking care of infants.
她在托儿所工作，照顾婴儿。
C1 adjective /ˌhɒməˈdʒiːniəs/

homogeneous

同质的，一致的
Meaning
Of the same kind; alike.
Example
The team was not homogeneous in their skills.
该团队在他们的技能上不是同质的。
B1 verb /haɪər/

hire

雇用
Meaning
to employ someone for wages; to rent or engage services
Example
The company will hire new employees next month.
公司将在下个月雇用新员工。
C1 verb /wɛt/

whet

Meaning
To sharpen the blade of a tool or to stimulate interest or appetite.
Example
The smell of food whetted my appetite.
B2 noun ক্লাইম্যাটিক কন্ডিশন্স

climatic conditions

气候条件
Meaning
The atmospheric or weather patterns of a particular region.
Example
Specific climatic conditions are required for snowfall.
降雪需要特定的气候条件。
C2 adjective /ˈdʒen.ɪ.tɪv/

genitive

所有格
Meaning
relating to or denoting a case of nouns and pronouns indicating possession
Example
In English, the genitive case is often shown with an apostrophe and 's'.
在英语中，所有格通常通过撇号和's'来表示。
A2 noun /wʊlf/

Wolf

狼
Meaning
a wild carnivorous mammal which is the largest member of the dog family
Example
The wolf howled at the full moon.
狼对着满月嚎叫。
C2 noun /ˈstænʃən/

stanchion

支柱
Meaning
a strong upright bar or post used as support or to control movement
Example
The red rope was attached to the stanchions to guide the crowd.
红色绳子被固定在支柱上以引导人群。
B2 adjective /njuːˈmɛrɪkəl/

numerical

数字的
Meaning
relating to or expressed in numbers
Example
The report provides numerical data on population growth.
报告提供了有关人口增长的数字数据。
C2 verb /ˈɡɑːrbəl/

garble

扰乱
Meaning
To reproduce a message in a confused, distorted, or unclear way.
Example
The poor phone connection garbled his words.
差的电话连接使他的话语变得混乱。
B2 adverb /mɔːrˈoʊvər/

moreover

此外
Meaning
Used to add information that supports or emphasizes what has already been said.
Example
The job is challenging; moreover, it requires excellent communication skills.
这份工作具有挑战性；此外，它需要出色的沟通技能。
B2 verb /ˈtrɛmbəl/

tremble

颤抖
Meaning
To shake slightly, often because of fear, cold, or nervousness.
Example
She began to tremble with fear before speaking.
她在讲话前因害怕而开始颤抖。
B2 noun /ˌekspləˈreɪʃən/

exploration

探索
Meaning
the action of traveling through or studying an area to learn more about it
Example
Space exploration has expanded our understanding of the universe.
太空探索扩展了我们对宇宙的理解。
B2 adjective /dɪˈfensɪv/

Defensive

防御性
Meaning
used or intended to defend or protect; showing a tendency to react in an angry or hurt way when criticized
Example
He became defensive when criticized about his work.
当他因为工作受到批评时，他变得防御性很强。
B2 noun /ˌɑb.zɚˈveɪ.ʃən/

Observation

观察
Meaning
the action of watching something carefully; a comment or remark
Example
The scientist made careful observations of the experiment.
科学家仔细观察了实验。
C1 verb /pəˈruːz/

peruse

幸福
Meaning
to read something carefully and thoroughly; sometimes used to mean to browse casually
Example
She sat down to peruse the contract before signing it.
当她获得奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
B2 verb /ˌkɒn.trəˈdɪkt/

contradict

反驳
Meaning
to say or show the opposite of something that has been said or believed
Example
His actions contradict his words.
他的行为与他的言辞相矛盾。
C1 noun /ˈɪn.tə.mə.si/

Intimacy

亲密; 亲近
Meaning
close familiarity or friendship; closeness; a private cozy atmosphere
Example
The couple valued the emotional intimacy they shared more than material possessions.
这对情侣比物质财富更珍视他们分享的情感亲密。
C2 adjective /kəˈkɒfənəs/

cacophonous

刺耳的声音
Meaning
Producing a harsh, discordant mixture of sounds.
Example
The cacophonous sounds of the city kept her awake all night.
城市的刺耳声音让她整晚都无法入睡。
C1 verb /eɪl/

ail

生病
Meaning
to be ill or suffer from a physical or mental problem; to trouble or afflict
Example
She has been ailing since last winter.
她从去年冬天开始一直生病。
B2 noun /ˈbækdrɒp/

backdrop

背景
Meaning
a painted cloth or other structure used behind a stage
Example
The backdrop for the play was a beautiful mountain scene.
戏剧的背景是一幅美丽的山景。
B1 noun /ɪnˈʃʊərəns/

insurance

保险
Meaning
An arrangement by which a company provides compensation for loss, damage, or illness in return for a premium.
Example
He bought health insurance to cover medical expenses.
他购买了健康保险以支付医疗费用。
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。
C1 adjective /ˈhær.oʊ.ɪŋ/

harrowing

令人痛苦的和可怕的
Meaning
extremely distressing or upsetting
Example
It was a harrowing experience to witness the accident.
目睹事故是一次令人痛苦的经历。
B1 noun ˈstæn.dədz

standards

标准
Meaning
A level of quality or attainment; a required or agreed level of quality or attainment.
Example
High standards inspire competitors.
高标准激励着竞争者。
B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈveləpt/

Undeveloped

未开发的; 未成熟的; 原始的
Meaning
not yet developed; immature or primitive
Example
The undeveloped land was later turned into a park.
未开发的土地后来被改建成了一个公园。
B2 adjective ˌɪn.təˈræk.tɪv

interactive

互动的
Meaning
Allowing a two-way flow of information between it and a user, responding to the user's input.
Example
Interactive learning keeps students engaged in lessons.
互动学习保持学生在课堂中的参与感。
B2 noun /ˌvæk.sɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Vaccination

疫苗接种
Meaning
the process of giving a vaccine to a person or animal to protect them against a disease
Example
Children receive vaccination against measles at an early age.
孩子们在年轻时接种麻疹疫苗。
A2 noun/verb /ˈsiːzən/

season

季节 / 调味
Meaning
One of the four periods of the year characterized by specific weather conditions; also, to add flavor to food.
Example
Spring is my favorite season of the year.
春天是我最喜欢的季节。
B2 noun ˌrɛstəˈreɪʃən

restoration

修复
Meaning
The process of returning something to its former condition.
Example
The restoration of the forest began after decades of neglect.
森林的修复开始于数十年的忽视之后。
A1 adverb /noʊ/

no

不
Meaning
used to give a negative response or to show disagreement
Example
She said no to the invitation.
她对邀请说了不。
C2 adjective /ˈpliːnəri/

plenary

全体的
Meaning
complete in every way; fully attended or absolute
Example
The committee held a plenary session to discuss all matters of importance.
委员会召开了一个全体会议，讨论所有重要事项。
B2 adjective /rɪˈfaɪnd/

Refined

精致的; 纯净的
Meaning
elegant and cultured in appearance, manner, or taste; purified
Example
She has very refined taste in art and music.
她对艺术和音乐有非常精致的品味。
C2 noun /ˈɛərəˌstæt/

aerostat

气球艇
Meaning
A lighter-than-air craft, such as a balloon, that is lifted by gas.
Example
The military used an aerostat for surveillance over the border.
军方使用了气球艇进行边境监视。
A2 noun /ˈklæsˌruːm/

classroom

教室
Meaning
A room in which classes are held in a school or college.
Example
The teacher entered the classroom and greeted the students.
老师走进了教室并向学生们问好。
A1 noun /ˈpiːpl/

people

人们
Meaning
a group of human beings collectively
Example
The people in the town gathered for the festival.
城里的人们为节日聚集。
C1 noun ˈæ.sɛt ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən

asset allocation

资产配置
Meaning
An investment strategy that aims to balance risk and reward by apportioning a portfolio's assets according to an individual's goals, risk tolerance, and investment horizon.
Example
Proper asset allocation is key to financial growth.
正确的资产配置是财务增长的关键。
C2 adjective /ˈvɛndɪbəl/

vendible

可销售的
Meaning
Capable of being sold; marketable.
Example
Only vendible products were displayed at the trade fair.
只有可销售的产品在贸易展会上展示。
C1 adjective /ˈfiːlaɪn/

feline

猫的特征
Meaning
relating to or characteristic of cats
Example
Her movements were graceful and almost feline in their elegance.
她的动作优雅，几乎像猫一样。
C1 noun /ˌɪnkəmˈpliːtnəs/

incompleteness

不完整性
Meaning
the state of not being complete or whole; lack of necessary parts or fullness
Example
The incompleteness of the report caused delays in the project.
报告的不完整性导致了项目延误。
B2 adjective /ˈwɒntɪŋ/

wanting

不足
Meaning
Lacking or deficient in quality or quantity.
Example
His explanation was wanting in clarity.
他的解释缺乏清晰度。
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。
C2 noun /ˌɪməʊˈbɪləti/

immobility

不动
Meaning
The state of being unable to move.
Example
After the accident, she suffered from immobility in her legs.
事故发生后，她的腿部出现了不动的症状。
B2 noun /ˈtʃɒp.ər/

Chopper

斧头
Meaning
a tool with a heavy blade for chopping wood; a helicopter
Example
The lumberjack swung the chopper to cut down the tree.
伐木工挥动斧头砍倒树木。
C2 adjective /kəˈmɛnʃərət/

commensurate

相称的
Meaning
corresponding in size, degree, or extent; proportionate
Example
Salary will be commensurate with experience.
薪资将与经验相称。
C2 verb /læmˈbæst/

lambast

严厉批评
Meaning
To criticize harshly or to beat severely.
Example
The coach lambasted the team for their poor performance.
教练因团队表现差而严厉批评了他们。
C1 verb /ˌriːˈmɒdəl/

remodel

重新装修
Meaning
To change the structure or form of something, especially a building.
Example
They decided to remodel their kitchen last summer.
他们决定去年夏天重新装修厨房。
C2 noun /ˈæpəˌsteɪt/

apostate

叛教者
Meaning
A person who renounces a religious or political belief or principle.
Example
He was labeled an apostate after abandoning the faith of his community.
他在放弃自己社群的信仰后，被贴上了叛教者的标签。
A2 adverb /ˈsɪm.pli/

Simply

简单地; 仅仅;
Meaning
in a clear and easy way; merely; just
Example
I simply wanted to help you with your homework.
我只是想帮你做作业。
C2 adjective /mjuːˈnɪfɪsənt/

munificent

慷慨的
Meaning
extremely generous; giving freely and abundantly
Example
She made a munificent donation to the orphanage.
她向孤儿院捐赠了慷慨的捐款。
B2 noun /fɪˈlɒs.ə.fi/

philosophy

哲学
Meaning
the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence
Example
Her philosophy emphasizes kindness and empathy.
她的哲学强调善良和同理心。
A2 noun /biːn/

Bean

豆
Meaning
an edible seed, typically kidney-shaped, growing in long pods on certain leguminous plants
Example
We planted green beans in our vegetable garden this spring.
我们在春天把绿豆种植在我们的蔬菜园里。
B1 noun /lenz/

lens

镜头
Meaning
a curved piece of glass or plastic that makes things look clearer or larger when you look through it
Example
He cleaned the camera lens before taking the picture.
他在拍照前清洁了相机镜头。
C2 adjective /ˈdjuːtiəs/

duteous

尽责的
Meaning
dutiful; obedient and respectful
Example
The duteous child always followed her parents’ instructions.
这个尽责的孩子总是遵循父母的指示。
B2 verb /hɔːlt/

halt

停止
Meaning
to stop or bring to a stop
Example
The train suddenly halted at the station.
火车突然在车站停了下来。
C2 noun /ˈprɒvəndər/

provender

牲畜食物
Meaning
food or provisions, especially for livestock
Example
The barn was filled with provender for the cattle.
谷仓里装满了牲畜的食物。
B2 verb /kənˈfɔːrm/

conform

遵守
Meaning
To comply with rules, standards, or laws.
Example
Students must conform to the school regulations.
学生必须遵守学校的规定。
B1 noun /ˈɝːθ.kweɪk/

earthquake

地震
Meaning
A sudden and violent shaking of the ground as a result of movements within the earth's crust.
Example
A powerful earthquake struck Japan last night.
昨晚日本发生了强烈的地震。
B2 adjective /ˈrɪtʃ.u.əl/

Ritual

仪式
Meaning
relating to religious or ceremonial practices
Example
The wedding ceremony included many traditional ritual elements.
婚礼仪式包括许多传统的仪式元素。
C2 noun /tɪlθ/

tilth

土壤状况（适合种植作物）
Meaning
The physical condition of soil in relation to its suitability for planting crops.
Example
The farmer checked the soil's tilth before planting the seeds.
农民在种植种子之前检查了土壤的tilth。
C1 adjective /ˈstæɡ.nənt/

Stagnant

停滯的; 靜止的; 無發展的
Meaning
not moving or flowing; showing no activity or development
Example
The stagnant water in the pond was covered with algae.
池塘裡的停滯水被藻類覆蓋。
B2 adverb /ˈsʌbsɪkwəntli/

subsequently

随后
Meaning
at a later time; afterward
Example
He failed his exam and subsequently had to retake it.
他没有通过考试，随后不得不重考。
B2 noun /luːp/

Loop

圈，环
Meaning
a shape produced by a curve that bends around and crosses itself
Example
The string formed a neat loop around the package.
绳子在包裹周围形成了一个整齐的环。
C2 verb /kənˈvʌls/

convulse

剧烈震动; 经历突然的不自主收缩
Meaning
to shake violently; to suffer sudden involuntary contractions
Example
The patient convulsed during the seizure.
患者在发作时抽搐。
B1 noun kəˈpæs.ə.ti

capacity

容量
Meaning
The maximum amount that something can contain or produce; the ability or power to do or understand something.
Example
The cable has the capacity to handle vast data traffic.
这根电缆有能力处理大量数据流量。
C2 noun /ˈmɪsənˌθroʊp/

misanthrope

厌人者
Meaning
a person who dislikes or distrusts humankind
Example
The old man was considered a misanthrope who avoided all social gatherings.
这个老人被认为是一个回避所有社交活动的厌人者。
B1 adjective /ˌʌnɪmˈpɔːrtənt/

unimportant

不重要的
Meaning
not having much value, significance, or influence
Example
The detail seemed unimportant compared to the main issue.
与主要问题相比，这个细节显得不重要。
B1 adjective /fɒnd/

fond

喜爱
Meaning
having a strong liking or affection for something or someone
Example
She is fond of painting and spends hours in front of her canvas.
她非常喜爱画画，并且在画布前面花费了几个小时。
B2 noun /ˌref.jʊˈdʒiː/

Refugee

难民
Meaning
a person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster
Example
The refugee camp provided temporary shelter for thousands of displaced families.
难民营为成千上万的流离失所的家庭提供了临时庇护。
C1 noun /rɪˈsaɪtər/

reciter

朗诵者
Meaning
a person who recites or repeats something aloud from memory, especially poetry, prayers, or formal texts
Example
The reciter delivered the poem with clarity and emotion.
朗诵者清晰而富有感情地朗诵了这首诗。
B2 adjective /ˈkwɑː.lɪ.teɪ.tɪv/

Qualitative

定性
Meaning
relating to quality or character rather than quantity; descriptive rather than numerical
Example
The research focuses on qualitative analysis rather than numbers.
研究侧重于定性分析，而非数字。
A2 verb /ˈɡæðər/

gather

聚集
Meaning
to come together or collect in one place; to assemble
Example
People gather in the park for the festival.
人们在公园聚集庆祝节日。
A2 adjective /sər'praɪzd/

Surprised

惊讶
Meaning
feeling or showing surprise; astonished
Example
I was surprised to see my old friend at the market.
我在市场看到我的老朋友时感到惊讶。
B2 noun /ˈækni/

acne

痤疮
Meaning
a skin condition in which pores become inflamed and clogged, causing pimples and spots
Example
Regular cleansing and a balanced diet can help reduce acne.
定期清洁和均衡饮食可以帮助减少痤疮。
C2 noun /ˈpʌndʒənsi/

pungency

辛辣
Meaning
The quality of having a strong, sharp taste or smell.
Example
The pungency of garlic filled the kitchen.
大蒜的辛辣味充满了厨房。
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。
B1 verb /wɪŋ/

wing

用翅膀飞翔
Meaning
to fly using wings; to move swiftly through the air
Example
The bird wings its way across the sky.
鸟飞翔穿越天空。
C2 noun /ˈɛndaɪv/ or /ˈɑːndɪv/

endive

菊苣
Meaning
A leafy vegetable belonging to the chicory family, often used in salads.
Example
She added fresh endive to the salad for a slightly bitter flavor.
她将新鲜的菊苣加入沙拉中，增添了一丝微苦的味道。
C2 noun /ˈkaɪrəˌmænsi/

chiromancy

掌纹学
Meaning
The practice of predicting the future by interpreting the lines on the palms of hands; palmistry.
Example
The old woman practiced chiromancy and told fortunes for travelers.
老妇人练习掌纹学并为旅行者预测未来。
C2 noun /ˈbloʊˌhɑrd/

blowhard

自负的人
Meaning
a person who brags a lot or talks in a boastful way
Example
Everyone avoided the blowhard at the party because he wouldn't stop bragging.
在派对上，大家都避开了那个自负的人，因为他不停地吹嘘。
C2 verb /poʊˈtɛnʃiˌeɪt/

potentiate

增强
Meaning
To increase the power, effect, or likelihood of something.
Example
Caffeine can potentiate the effects of some medicines.
咖啡因可以增强某些药物的效果。
C2 noun /kəmˈpleɪsəns/

complacence

Meaning
a feeling of quiet pleasure or self-satisfaction, often without awareness of potential danger
Example
His complacence prevented him from noticing the risks.
C2 adjective /sɛnˈtrɪpɪtəl/

centripetal

向心的
Meaning
Moving or directed toward a center.
Example
Centripetal force keeps the planets in orbit around the sun.
向心力使行星保持在围绕太阳的轨道上。
B2 verb /bræɡ/

brag

吹嘘
Meaning
to talk proudly about oneself or one's achievements in an annoying way
Example
He always brags about his expensive car.
他总是夸耀自己昂贵的车。
C1 adjective /dɪˈreɪndʒd/

deranged

疯狂
Meaning
mentally disturbed or insane; behaving irrationally
Example
The deranged man shouted nonsense in the street.
那个疯狂的人在街上大喊胡言乱语。
C2 noun /bjuːt/

butte

孤山
Meaning
an isolated hill with steep sides and a flat top, common in arid regions
Example
The travelers could see a tall butte rising in the desert.
旅行者们能看到沙漠中一座高耸的孤山。
C2 verb /ˌɪmpɔːrˈtuːnd/

importuned

不停地请求
Meaning
asked someone persistently and pressingly for something
Example
She importuned her boss for a raise until he finally gave in.
她不停地请求老板加薪，直到他最终答应。
C2 noun /ˈæsɪˌteɪt/

acetate

醋酸盐
Meaning
a salt or ester of acetic acid; a synthetic material used in textiles and film
Example
The company produces acetate fibers for clothing.
该公司生产用于服装的醋酸纤维。
C2 noun /ˈtælɪzmən/

talisman

护身符
Meaning
An object believed to have magical powers or bring good luck.
Example
He always carried a small talisman in his pocket for luck.
他总是随身携带一个小护身符，以求好运。
C1 adjective /kənˈtɛmptʃuəs/

contemptuous

轻蔑的, 鄙视的
Meaning
showing or expressing contempt; scornful
Example
She gave him a contemptuous glance.
她给了他一个轻蔑的眼神。
C1 noun /bɪˈriːvmənt/

bereavement

Meaning
The state of having lost a loved one through death.
Example
She received many letters of sympathy during her time of bereavement.