C1 noun /joʊk/

Yoke

轭

Meaning

a wooden crosspiece that is fastened over the necks of two animals and attached to a plow or cart; a burden or oppressive situation

Example

The oxen were joined by a wooden yoke.

这些牛被木制的轭连接在一起。

C1 noun /jiːst/

Yeast

酵母

Meaning

microorganisms used in baking and brewing to cause fermentation

Example

Add yeast to the flour to make the bread rise.

把酵母加到面粉中，让面包发起来。

C1 noun /jɛn/

yen

渴望

Meaning

A deep, strong desire or craving.

Example

She felt a strong yen to travel the world.

她感到强烈的渴望去环游世界。

C1 verb /jɜːrn/

yearn

渴望

Meaning

to have a deep longing or desire for something

Example

She yearned for her homeland after living abroad for years.

她在国外生活多年后，渴望着她的家乡。

C1 noun /jɑːrn/

Yarn

纱线

Meaning

spun thread used for knitting, weaving, or sewing; a long or rambling story

Example

She bought colorful yarn for knitting a sweater.

她买了彩色的纱线来编织一件毛衣。

C1 noun /ˈjeloʊ oʊliˈændər/

Yellow oleander

黄色夹竹桃

Meaning

a tropical flowering shrub with bright yellow flowers; also known as lucky nut

Example

The yellow oleander blooms throughout the year in warm climates.

黄色夹竹桃在温暖的气候中一年四季开花。

C1 noun /jiːld ˌɒptɪmaɪˈzeɪʃən/

yield optimization

产量优化

Meaning

The process of maximizing the productivity or efficiency of crop production through various agricultural techniques and practices.

Example

Yield optimization techniques can significantly improve crop production.

产量优化技术可以显著提高作物生产。