C1 noun /ˈzeɪni/

Zany

古怪，滑稽的人；爱玩的

Meaning

amusingly unconventional and idiosyncratic; a comical person; foolishly playful

Example

He has a zany sense of humor that makes everyone laugh.

他有一个古怪的幽默感，让每个人都笑了。

C1 verb /ˌkɒntrəˈviːn/

contravene

违背

Meaning

to go against or act in opposition to a law, rule, or agreement

Example

He contravened the safety regulations and was fined.

他违反了安全规定并被罚款。

C1 noun /mɪsˈɡɪvɪŋz/

misgivings

疑虑，担忧

Meaning

feelings of doubt or concern about the outcome or propriety of something

Example

She had serious misgivings about signing the contract.

她对签署合同有严重的疑虑。

C1 verb /θræʃ/

thrash

殴打

Meaning

to beat someone or something violently; to move wildly or violently

Example

The angry man threatened to thrash his opponent.

愤怒的男人威胁要殴打他的对手。

C1 adjective /dɪˈbeɪst/

debased

贬值的

Meaning

having lost quality, value, or moral character

Example

The debased currency lost the trust of the people.

贬值的货币失去了人们的信任。

C1 verb /ˈhjuːmənaɪz/

humanize

人性化

Meaning

To make something more humane, kind, or relatable.

Example

The teacher tried to humanize the lesson with personal stories.

老师试图通过个人故事让课程更加人性化。

C1 adjective /swɑːv/

suave

迷人且优雅

Meaning

charming, confident, and elegant, often in a smooth or polished way

Example

He was a suave gentleman who impressed everyone at the party.

他是一个优雅的绅士，在派对上给大家留下了深刻的印象。

C1 adjective /drəˈkoʊniən/

draconian

龙般的

Meaning

Extremely harsh and severe, especially laws or rules.

Example

The new regulations were criticized as draconian.

新的规定被批评为龙般的。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈsɛnsəbl/

insensible

昏迷

Meaning

Unconscious; unaware of or indifferent to something.

Example

He was insensible to the cold as he lay in the snow.

他在雪地里躺着时，对寒冷昏迷不觉。

C1 noun /kɑːɡ/

cog

轮子或齿轮上的齿

Meaning

A tooth on the rim of a wheel or gear; metaphorically, a minor but necessary part of a larger system.

Example

He felt like just a small cog in a big machine.

他觉得自己只是一个大机器中的小齿轮。

C1 noun /ɪnˌkɑːsəˈreɪʃən/

incarceration

监禁

Meaning

the state of being imprisoned or confined

Example

The criminal faced years of incarceration for his crimes.

罪犯因其罪行被监禁多年。

C1 adjective /ˈviːnəs/

venous

静脉的

Meaning

relating to the veins that carry blood to the heart

Example

The doctor examined the patient’s venous circulation.

医生检查了病人的静脉循环。

C1 adjective /ˌɛnɪɡˈmætɪk/

enigmatic

神秘的

Meaning

mysterious and difficult to interpret or understand

Example

He gave me an enigmatic smile.

他给了我一个神秘的微笑。

C1 noun /ˈfjuː.tʃə.rɪst/

futurist

未来主义者

Meaning

A person who studies or predicts the future, especially trends in science, technology, or society.

Example

The futurist predicted major changes in transportation within the next decade.

未来主义者预测了下一个十年交通运输的重大变化。

C1 noun/verb /ˈprɛdɪkət/ (noun), /ˈprɛdɪkeɪt/ (verb)

predicate

谓语 / 以...为基础

Meaning

noun: the part of a sentence that tells something about the subject; verb: to base or establish something on a particular idea

Example

His theory is predicated on sound research.

他的理论是基于可靠的研究。

C1 noun /ˈtuːsəm/

twosome

一对

Meaning

A pair of people considered together, often in a romantic or competitive context.

Example

They entered the dance competition as a twosome.

他们作为一对参加了舞蹈比赛。

C1 noun /ˈprɛəri/

prairie

大草原

Meaning

A large open area of grassland, especially in North America.

Example

The bison roamed freely across the prairie.

野牛在大草原上自由地游荡。

C1 adverb /maɪˈnjuːtli/

Minutely

仔细地

Meaning

in very small detail; extremely carefully

Example

The detective examined the evidence minutely.

侦探仔细地检查了证据。

C1 adjective /ˈliːf.ləs/

Leafless

无叶的; 光秃的

Meaning

without leaves; bare

Example

The leafless trees looked bare in winter.

冬天无叶的树看起来光秃秃的。

C1 noun /ˈtʌɡboʊt/

tugboat

拖船

Meaning

a small, powerful boat used for towing or pushing ships

Example

The tugboat guided the massive ship safely into the harbor.

拖船将巨大的船只安全地引导进港口。

C1 adjective ˌɡæs.troʊ.ɪnˈtes.tɪ.nəl

gastrointestinal

胃肠的

Meaning

Relating to the stomach and intestines.

Example

Spicy food can cause gastrointestinal issues.

辛辣食物可能导致胃肠问题。

C1 noun məˈnjʊər

manure

粪肥, 有机肥料

Meaning

Animal dung used for fertilizing land; organic matter used as fertilizer.

Example

Organic manure enhances soil fertility.

有机肥料提高土壤肥力。

C1 phrase ˈriː.dʒən.əl ˈfɔː.rəm

regional forum

地区论坛

Meaning

A meeting or conference where representatives from countries or organizations in a specific geographical area discuss issues of common interest.

Example

The Regional Forum discussed deforestation impacts.

地区论坛讨论了砍伐森林的影响。

C1 adjective /ɪkˈstreɪ.ni.əs/

extraneous

无关

Meaning

Not directly related or essential to the matter at hand; irrelevant.

Example

The editor removed extraneous details from the report.

编辑从报告中删除了无关的细节。

C1 verb /dɪˈbeɪs/

debase

贬低

Meaning

to reduce the quality, value, or dignity of something

Example

Corruption can debase the values of a society.

腐败可能贬低社会的价值观。

C1 noun /ˈfeɪvərɪtɪzəm/

favoritism

偏袒

Meaning

the practice of giving unfair preferential treatment to one person or group

Example

The manager was accused of favoritism towards certain employees.

经理被指控偏袒某些员工。

C1 verb /kənˈviːn/

convene

集合，召集会议或集会

Meaning

to come together or assemble, especially for a meeting or formal gathering

Example

The board will convene tomorrow to discuss the new policy.

董事会将在明天召开，讨论新的政策。

C1 adjective /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃəl/

differential

差异的

Meaning

Relating to or showing a difference; involving a distinction.

Example

There is a differential treatment between the two groups.

这两个群体之间存在差异待遇。

C1 adjective /ˈfɔːrsəbl/

forcible

强行

Meaning

Done by force; using physical strength or power.

Example

The police made a forcible entry into the house.

警方强行进入了房屋。

C1 adjective /sliːk/

sleek

光滑且闪亮

Meaning

smooth, shiny, and stylish

Example

She drove a sleek black sports car.

她开着一辆闪亮的黑色跑车。

C1 adjective /dɪsˈdʒɔɪntɪd/

disjointed

支离破碎

Meaning

Lacking order, coherence, or connection; disconnected.

Example

The movie felt disjointed and hard to follow.

这部电影感觉支离破碎，很难跟上。

C1 adjective ɪˈroʊ.ni.əs

erroneous

错误的，不正确的

Meaning

Wrong; incorrect.

Example

His assumptions were completely erroneous.

他的假设完全是错误的。

C1 verb /ˈkʌl.mɪ.neɪt/

culminate

达到顶点

Meaning

To reach the final or climactic stage of a process or activity.

Example

Years of hard work culminated in his success.

多年的辛勤工作最终以他的成功作为高潮。

C1 adjective /ˈpɜːrtɪnənt/

pertinent

tactile

触觉的

Meaning

Connected with the sense of touch; perceptible by touch or giving a sensation when touched.

Example

The tactile experience of the fabric was soft and smooth.

面料的触觉体验柔软而光滑。

C1 noun /ˈleɪ.tən.si/

latency

延迟

Meaning

The delay in processing signals or data.

Example

High latency in online gaming can cause lagging issues.

在线游戏中的高延迟可能导致卡顿问题。

C1 verb /dɪˈbɑːr/

debar

禁止

Meaning

To officially prevent someone from doing something.

Example

He was debarred from entering the competition due to cheating.

他因作弊被禁止参加比赛。

C1 noun /ˈdrʌdʒəri/

drudgery

艰苦而单调的工作

Meaning

Hard, menial, or dull work.

Example

She wanted to escape the drudgery of her daily routine.

她想逃离她日常生活的单调工作。

C1 adverb /pɜːr ˈseɪ/

per se

本身

Meaning

By or in itself; intrinsically.

Example

The idea is not bad per se, but it needs improvement.

这个想法本身并不好，但需要改进。

C1 verb /ɪmˈbrɔɪdər/

embroider

刺绣

Meaning

to decorate fabric with patterns using a needle and thread

Example

She embroidered flowers on the pillowcase.

她在枕套上刺绣了花朵。

C1 noun /ˌkɒn.əˈsɜːr/

connoisseur

行家

Meaning

an expert judge in matters of taste, especially in food, art, or wine

Example

She is a true connoisseur of fine art.

她是美术的真正行家。

C1 noun /dɪˈrɪʒən/

derision

嘲笑

Meaning

Contemptuous ridicule or mockery.

Example

His ideas were greeted with derision by the audience.

他的观点被观众嘲笑了。

C1 adjective /ˈpraɪ.məl/

primal

原始的, 基本的

Meaning

Relating to the earliest stage of development; essential or fundamental.

Example

Fear is one of the most primal emotions humans experience.

恐惧是人类体验的最原始的情感之一。

C1 verb /ˈmiː.di.eɪt/

mediate

调解

Meaning

To act as an intermediary in bringing about agreement or reconciliation between parties.

Example

She was asked to mediate between the two companies.

她被要求在两家公司之间调解。

C1 noun /fruˈɪʃən/

fruition

实现

Meaning

The realization or fulfillment of a plan, project, or desire.

Example

Her dream of becoming a doctor finally came to fruition.

她成为医生的梦想终于实现了。

C1 adjective /ˈwɪl.fəl/

Wilful

固执的; 故意的

Meaning

deliberately stubborn; done on purpose; intentional

Example

His wilful disobedience led to punishment.

他的故意不服从导致了惩罚。

C1 adjective ʌnɪnˈhæbɪtəbəl

uninhabitable

不可居住

Meaning

Not suitable or safe for people to live in.

Example

Rapid urbanization can make cities uninhabitable.

快速城市化可能使城市变得无法居住。

C1 adjective /bræʃ/

brash

无礼

Meaning

self-assertive in a rude, noisy, or overconfident way

Example

His brash comments offended many people at the meeting.

他那无礼的评论在会议上冒犯了许多人。

C1 noun /təˈpɒɡrəfi/

topography

地形

Meaning

the arrangement of the natural and artificial physical features of an area

Example

The topography of the region made construction very challenging.

该地区的地形使得施工非常具有挑战性。

C1 verb /ˈplʌm.ɪt/

plummet

快速垂直下落

Meaning

to fall straight down at high speed

Example

Stock prices plummeted after the sudden market crash.

股票价格在突如其来的市场崩盘后急剧下跌。

C1 adjective /pərˈsweɪdəbl̩/

persuadable

容易说服的

Meaning

capable of being convinced or influenced to do something

Example

She was easily persuadable when it came to trying new foods.

她在尝试新食物时很容易被说服。

C1 adjective /ˈheɪt.fəl/

Hateful

可憎的

Meaning

causing or deserving hatred; extremely unpleasant or offensive

Example

His hateful comments hurt everyone's feelings.

他那些充满仇恨的评论伤害了每个人的感情。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈvɑːlənˌtɛri/

involuntary

不由自主

Meaning

done without will or conscious control

Example

He gave an involuntary shiver when he heard the loud noise.

他听到响亮的声音时不由自主地打了个寒战。

C1 noun /ˌstætɪˈstɪʃən/

statistician

统计学家

Meaning

A person who specializes in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting numerical data.

Example

The statistician presented the survey results with great clarity.

统计学家以极大的清晰度展示了调查结果。

C1 adjective /dɪsˈpæʃənət/

dispassionate

冷静的

Meaning

not influenced by strong emotion; impartial

Example

The judge remained dispassionate throughout the trial.

法官在整个审判过程中保持冷静。

C1 adjective /ˈskrɪptʃərəl/

scriptural

圣经的

Meaning

Relating to or contained in the scriptures or holy writings.

Example

The priest gave a scriptural reference during the sermon.

牧师在布道中引用了圣经的参考。

C1 verb rɪˈplɛn.ɪʃ

replenish

补充

Meaning

Fill something up again.

Example

Drinking water helps replenish lost fluids in the body.

喝水有助于补充身体失去的液体。

C1 noun /nɔːrm/

Norm

标准; 常规; 规则; 传统

Meaning

a standard of behavior; what is typical or expected

Example

Working late has become the norm in this company.

加班已成为这家公司的一项常规。

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。

C1 verb, noun /kweɪl/

quail

感到恐惧; 一种小的短尾鸟

Meaning

verb: to feel or show fear; noun: a small, short-tailed bird

Example

She quailed at the sight of the approaching storm.

她在看到即将来临的风暴时感到害怕。

C1 verb /ɡraɪp/

gripe

抱怨

Meaning

to complain about something in an annoying way

Example

He is always griping about the weather.

他总是抱怨天气。

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 adjective /ɪmˈpɜːrtɪnənt/

impertinent

无礼的

Meaning

rude and showing a lack of respect

Example

It was impertinent of him to question the manager's decision.

他质疑经理的决定是无礼的。

C1 noun /kwɪnˈtɛsəns/

quintessence

精髓

Meaning

The purest or most perfect example of something.

Example

She is the quintessence of elegance.

她是优雅的精髓。

C1 verb /ˌɪntərˈsɛpt/

intercept

Meaning

to stop, catch, or seize something on its way from one place to another

Example

The police intercepted the stolen car before it crossed the border.

C1 adjective /kəmˈplaɪənt/

compliant

顺从

Meaning

Willing to agree with or follow rules, requests, or demands.

Example

She was compliant with all the safety requirements.

她遵守了所有安全要求。

C1 verb /rɪˈtɑːrd/

retard

延迟 / 放慢

Meaning

to delay or slow down the progress of something

Example

Lack of funds may retard the development of the project.

资金不足可能会延缓项目的发展。

C1 adjective /ˈædəmənt/

Adamant

固执的; 坚定的; 不屈不挠的

Meaning

একগুঁয়ে; জেদী; দৃঢ়সংকল্প; অনমনীয়;

Example

She was adamant about her decision to leave the company.

她在决定离开公司时非常坚持。

C1 noun /ˈbaɪoʊˌsfɪr/

Biosphere

生物圈

Meaning

the regions of the surface and atmosphere of the earth occupied by living organisms

Example

Climate change is affecting the entire biosphere.

气候变化正在影响整个生物圈。

C1 noun /pəˈfjuː.mər.i/

perfumery

香水行业

Meaning

the art, business, or products of making perfumes

Example

She works in a perfumery that creates luxury scents.

她在一家香水厂工作，创造奢华的香气。

C1 adjective + noun ˌpaɪəˈnɪərɪŋ ˈmɪʃən

pioneering mission

开创性任务

Meaning

A groundbreaking or innovative undertaking that leads the way in a particular field.

Example

Artemis is a pioneering mission in space exploration.

阿耳忒弥斯是一次开创性的太空探索任务。

C1 noun /brʌnt/

brunt

主要冲击

Meaning

the worst part or main impact of something unpleasant

Example

The small town bore the brunt of the storm.

小镇承受了风暴的主要冲击。

C1 noun /ˈmælɪs/

Malice

恶意; 仇恨; 敌意;

Meaning

The intention or desire to do evil; ill will

Example

There was no malice in his criticism, just honest feedback.

他的批评中没有恶意，只是诚实的反馈。

C1 noun /ˈkoʊmə/

coma

昏迷

Meaning

A deep state of prolonged unconsciousness caused by illness or injury.

Example

The patient remained in a coma for several weeks.

病人昏迷了几周。

C1 noun /ˈneɡ.lɪ.dʒəns/

Negligence

忽视

Meaning

failure to take proper care in doing something; carelessness

Example

The accident was caused by driver negligence.

事故是由司机的忽视引起的。

C1 adjective /ˈræmpənt/

rampant

猖獗

Meaning

existing or spreading unchecked, often in an undesirable way

Example

Corruption was rampant in the city administration.

腐败在市政府中蔓延。

C1 noun /ˌtes.tɪˈmoʊ.ni.əl/

Testimonial

推荐信

Meaning

a formal statement testifying to someone's character and qualifications

Example

The professor wrote a glowing testimonial for her former student.

教授为她的前学生写了一个出色的推荐信。

C1 noun /rɪˈfɜːrər/

referrer

推荐人

Meaning

a person who directs someone to another person or service

Example

The referrer earned a bonus for recommending a new client.

推荐人因推荐新客户而获得了奖金。

C1 adjective /ˈbreɪzən/

brazen

Meaning

Bold and without shame; shameless.

Example

She made a brazen attempt to lie in front of everyone.

C1 adjective /ˈrɪvɪtɪŋ/

riveting

引人入胜

Meaning

extremely interesting; holding the complete attention

Example

The movie was so riveting that nobody looked away.

这部电影如此引人入胜，以至于没有人移开视线。

C1 noun /ˌɪndɪˈdʒɛstʃən/

indigestion

Meaning

Discomfort or pain in the stomach associated with difficulty in digesting food.

Example

He avoided spicy food because it often gave him indigestion.

C1 adjective /ɔːlˈmaɪ.ti/

Almighty

全能

Meaning

having unlimited power; omnipotent

Example

The almighty storm destroyed everything in its path.

那场全能风暴摧毁了它路径上的一切。

C1 adjective /ˌhoʊlˈhɑːrtɪd/

wholehearted

全心全意

Meaning

showing complete sincerity and commitment; fully enthusiastic

Example

She gave her wholehearted support to the project.

她全心全意地支持这个项目。

C1 noun /ˈiːdɪkt/

edict

法令

Meaning

An official order, proclamation, or decree issued by an authority.

Example

The king issued an edict banning smoking in public places.

国王发布了一个禁烟令，禁止在公共场所吸烟。

C1 adjective /ʌnˈkleɪmd/

Unclaimed

未认领的; 未要求的; 被遗弃或无主的

Meaning

not claimed by anyone; not demanded or requested; abandoned or ownerless

Example

The unclaimed luggage was stored in the airport's lost property department.

未认领的行李被存放在机场的失物招领处。

C1 verb /ˈswɪndl/

swindle

欺骗

Meaning

to cheat someone out of money or possessions by deceit

Example

The con artist tried to swindle the old man out of his savings.

骗子试图骗取老人的储蓄。

C1 verb /ɪnˈterəˌɡeɪt/

interrogate

审问

Meaning

to ask someone questions in a thorough and formal way; to question intensively

Example

The police interrogated the suspect for hours.

警察审问嫌疑人几个小时。

C1 noun ˌnæn.oʊ.tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒi

nanotechnology

纳米技术

Meaning

The branch of technology that deals with dimensions and tolerances of less than 100 nanometers.

Example

Nanotechnology is advancing medical treatments.

纳米技术正在推动医疗治疗的发展。

C1 noun /ˌmæn.ɪ.fɛsˈteɪ.ʃən/

manifestation

表现

Meaning

A visible form or expression of an idea, concept, or feeling; the action of displaying or showing.

Example

His generosity was a manifestation of his kind nature.

他的慷慨是他善良本性的表现。

C1 adjective /dʒuːˈdɪʃ.əl/

judicial

司法的

Meaning

relating to judges, courts, or the administration of justice

Example

The new law faced strong judicial review before implementation.

新法律在实施前接受了严格的司法审查。

C1 noun /əˌfɪl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/

affiliation

隶属关系

Meaning

The state or process of affiliating or being affiliated; a connection or association.

Example

His affiliation with the company lasted for a decade.

他与公司的隶属关系持续了十年。

C1 verb /klɪntʃ/

clinch

Meaning

To secure or settle something decisively; to grasp tightly.

Example

The team clinched the championship with a last-minute goal.

C1 noun /lʌmp/

Lump

块; 团; 块状物

Meaning

a compact mass of a substance, especially one without a definite or regular shape

Example

She found a lump of sugar in the bowl.

她在碗里发现了一块糖。

C1 adjective /ˈɡlɛrɪŋ/

glaring

耀眼 / 显而易见

Meaning

Extremely obvious or shining intensely.

Example

There was a glaring mistake in the report.

报告中有一个显而易见的错误。

C1 adjective /ˈpɛnsɪv/

pensive

沉思

Meaning

Engaged in deep or serious thought.

Example

She looked pensive as she stared out of the window.

她看起来若有所思地凝视着窗外。

C1 adjective /sɑːrˈdɒnɪk/

sardonic

幸福

Meaning

Grimly mocking or cynical.

Example

She gave him a sardonic smile after hearing his excuse.

她在收到奖项时，无法隐藏自己的幸福。

C1 adjective /ɛnˌsaɪkləˈpiːdɪk/

encyclopedic

百科全书的

Meaning

Having comprehensive knowledge of many subjects; relating to or characteristic of an encyclopedia.

Example

Her encyclopedic knowledge of history amazed everyone at the conference.

她对历史的百科全书式知识令会议上的所有人都惊讶不已。

C1 noun /ˈsɜːrmən/

sermon

讲道

Meaning

A religious discourse delivered by a preacher, often offering moral instruction or spiritual guidance.

Example

The pastor gave a moving sermon about compassion and forgiveness.

牧师做了一个关于同情和宽恕的感人讲道。

C1 verb /daɪˈvʌldʒ/

divulge

透露

Meaning

to make known something private, secret, or previously unknown

Example

She refused to divulge the source of her information.

她拒绝透露她信息的来源。

C1 noun əˈpreɪ.zəl

appraisal

评估

Meaning

An assessment or evaluation of performance or quality.

Example

The annual appraisal determines salary increments.

年度评估决定薪资增幅。

C1 noun /fəˈrɒs.ə.ti/

ferocity

凶猛，暴力，强度

Meaning

The state or quality of being ferocious; extreme fierceness or violence.

Example

The storm's ferocity was devastating.

风暴的猛烈程度是毁灭性的。

C1 verb /dɪˈspɛns/

dispense

分配

Meaning

To distribute or provide something, especially in portions.

Example

The machine dispenses clean drinking water.

机器分配干净的饮用水。

C1 noun /ˈiːɡoʊɪst/

egoist

利己主义者

Meaning

A person who is excessively concerned with themselves; someone who believes in or practices egoism.

Example

She avoided him because he was a selfish egoist.

她避开他，因为他是一个自私的利己主义者。

C1 verb ˈdiː.vi.eɪt

deviate

偏离

Meaning

To depart from an established course or normal pattern.

Example

He tends to deviate from the original plan.

他倾向于偏离原计划。

C1 noun /ˈmædʒɪstreɪt/

magistrate

法官

Meaning

A civil officer who administers the law, often with limited judicial authority.

Example

The magistrate presided over the minor criminal case.

法官主持了轻微刑事案件。

C1 adjective /ˈspaɪn.ləs/

Spineless

缺乏勇气; 意志薄弱; 胆小

Meaning

lacking courage or determination; weak-willed

Example

He was too spineless to stand up for his beliefs.

他太软弱，无法为自己的信仰站出来。

C1 adjective /ɪnˈfriːkwənt/

infrequent

不频繁

Meaning

Happening rarely or not often.

Example

He made infrequent visits to his hometown after moving abroad.

他在搬到国外后，偶尔才回家乡。

C1 adjective /ɪˈnɒkjuəs/

innocuous

无害的

Meaning

Not harmful or offensive.

Example

His remark was completely innocuous and not meant to offend anyone.

他的评论完全无害，并且没有冒犯任何人的意思。

C1 noun /mɪˈtrɒp.ə.lɪs/

Metropolis

大都市

Meaning

A very large city, especially the main city of a country or region

Example

New York is a bustling metropolis with millions of residents.

纽约是一个繁忙的大都市，拥有数百万居民。

C1 adverb /ɪnˈdɛfɪnətli/

indefinitely

无限期

Meaning

for an unlimited or unspecified period of time

Example

The project has been postponed indefinitely.

该项目已无限期推迟。

C1 adjective rɪsk-ədˈʤɛstɪd

risk-adjusted

风险调整

Meaning

Modified or calibrated to account for risk factors in investment returns.

Example

Risk-adjusted returns consider both potential profit and loss.

风险调整后的回报同时考虑潜在的利润和损失。

C1 noun /dɪˈstɔːrʃən/

distortion

扭曲，错误呈现

Meaning

the action of twisting, changing, or misrepresenting the shape, sound, or truth of something

Example

There was a distortion in the radio signal.

广播信号中存在扭曲。

C1 noun /vəˈnɪər/

veneer

幸福

Meaning

A thin decorative covering of fine wood applied to a coarser wood or other material; a superficially attractive appearance.

Example

The table was covered with a thin veneer of mahogany.

当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。

C1 adjective /mjuːˈnɪsɪpəl/

municipal

市政的

Meaning

relating to a city or town or its local government

Example

The municipal authority is responsible for maintaining the park.

市政当局负责维护公园。

C1 adjective /ˌhaɪəˈrɑː.kɪ.kəl/

hierarchical

等级的

Meaning

arranged in order of rank or authority

Example

The company has a strict hierarchical structure.

该公司有一个严格的等级结构。

C1 adjective /ˈpʌn.dʒənt/

Pungent

刺鼻的

Meaning

sharp; strong-smelling; acrid;

Example

The pungent smell of garlic filled the kitchen.

大蒜刺鼻的气味充满了厨房。

C1 noun /ˈheɪl.stɔːrm/

Hailstorm

冰雹风暴

Meaning

a violent storm with hail falling from the sky

Example

The hailstorm damaged many cars in the parking lot.

冰雹风暴损坏了停车场中的许多汽车。

C1 adjective /ˈfɪɡərətɪv/

figurative

比喻的

Meaning

not literal; using figures of speech or symbolic representation

Example

She used figurative language to describe her feelings.

她用比喻的语言来描述她的感受。

C1 adverb /ˈɪnwərdli/

inwardly

内心

Meaning

In the mind or spirit; not outwardly visible.

Example

She smiled outwardly but inwardly she was worried.

她外表微笑，但内心却感到担忧。

C1 noun /ɪmˌpɒsəˈbɪlɪti/

impossibility

不可能性

Meaning

the state or fact of being impossible; something that cannot be done or achieved

Example

Finishing the project in one day was an impossibility.

在一天内完成这个项目是不可能的。

C1 verb /əˈvɛndʒ/

avenge

报仇

Meaning

to inflict harm in return for an injury or wrong done to oneself or another

Example

He vowed to avenge his brother's death.

他发誓为自己兄弟的死亡报仇。