Vocabulary Cards C2
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C2 noun
encomium
赞扬
Meaning
A speech or piece of writing that praises someone or something highly.
Example
He delivered an encomium to his retiring teacher.
C2 verb
encumber
负担
Meaning
to burden or weigh down something, making it difficult to move or progress
Example
She was encumbered by the heavy luggage during her journey.
C2 noun
encumbrance
负担 / 障碍
Meaning
a burden or obstacle that makes progress or movement difficult
Example
Debt can become a serious encumbrance in life.
C2 noun
encyclical
教皇通谕
Meaning
a formal letter sent by the Pope to Catholic churches, usually addressing important issues
Example
The Pope issued an encyclical on climate change and moral responsibility.
C2 noun
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.
C2 adjective
endocrine
内分泌
Meaning
Relating to or denoting glands that secrete hormones directly into the blood.
Example
The endocrine system regulates metabolism and growth.
C2 verb
endue
赋予
Meaning
To provide or endow with a quality or ability.
Example
The leader was endued with wisdom and courage.
C2 verb
enervate
使虚弱
Meaning
To weaken or drain someone of strength or vitality.
Example
The long hours of work enervated him.
C2 adjective
enervated
精疲力尽
Meaning
Lacking energy, vitality, or strength; weakened or exhausted.
Example
After the long meeting, she felt completely enervated.
C2 verb
enfeeble
削弱
Meaning
To make weak or feeble; to deprive of strength.
Example
The long illness enfeebled the old man.
C2 verb
enfranchise
幸福
Meaning
To grant the right to vote or other rights of citizenship.
Example
The new law enfranchised thousands of people.
C2 noun
Engram
大脑中用于存储和提取记忆的物理标记
Meaning
Physical signs or patterns in the brain for memory storage and retrieval
Example
Scientists study engrams to understand how memories are stored.
C2 verb
enjoin
命令，禁止
Meaning
to instruct or urge someone to do something; to prohibit legally
Example
The judge enjoined the company from continuing its activities.
C2 verb
enkindle
点燃，激发
Meaning
to set on fire or inspire strong emotion
Example
The speech enkindled hope in the audience.
C2 verb
ennoble
使高贵
Meaning
to give someone a noble rank or to elevate in dignity or honor
Example
His selfless actions ennobled his character in the eyes of others.
C2 noun
ennui
倦怠
Meaning
A feeling of boredom, listlessness, or dissatisfaction arising from lack of excitement.
Example
After weeks of doing nothing, he sank into a deep sense of ennui.
C2 verb
enrapture
使着迷
Meaning
To fill someone with great delight or joy.
Example
The beautiful music enraptured the audience.
C2 verb
ensconce
安顿, 隐藏
Meaning
to settle comfortably or securely in a place; to hide or shelter firmly
Example
She ensconced herself in a cozy armchair by the fireplace.
C2 noun
ensign
旗帜
Meaning
A flag or standard, especially a military or naval one indicating nationality; also a junior officer in the navy or coast guard.
Example
The ship raised its national ensign before leaving the harbor.
C2 verb
ensnare
设圈套
Meaning
to catch or trap, often by trickery or deceit
Example
The hunter ensnared the rabbit with a net.
C2 verb
enthral
吸引
Meaning
To captivate or hold someone’s full attention.
Example
The magician’s performance enthralled the audience.
C2 verb
enthrone
加冕
Meaning
to install someone on a throne or to give someone high status
Example
The king was enthroned in a grand ceremony.
C2 noun
entomology
昆虫学
Meaning
The scientific study of insects.
Example
She studied entomology to understand the behavior of bees.
C2 verb
entrap
Meaning
To catch or trick someone into a difficult situation.
Example
The police tried to entrap the criminal with false evidence.