Vocabulary Cards
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B2 noun
ash
灰烬
Meaning
the powdery residue left after the burning of a substance
Example
After the fire, only ash remained of the house.
B1 noun
Ash tray
烟灰缸
Meaning
a receptacle for tobacco ash and cigarette butts
Example
Please use the ash tray for your cigarette.
B2 adjective
Ash-colour
灰色
Meaning
a grayish color resembling ash
Example
The old building had ash-colour walls that needed painting.
B1 adjective
Ashamed
羞愧
Meaning
feeling embarrassed or guilty because of one's actions
Example
He was ashamed of his poor performance.
C1 adjective
ashen
苍白的
Meaning
Very pale in appearance, often due to shock, fear, or illness.
Example
His face turned ashen when he heard the terrible news.
A2 adjective, noun
asian
亚洲的
Meaning
relating to Asia or its people
Example
She loves Asian culture.
C2 noun
Asian sea bass
亚洲鲈鱼
Meaning
a large predatory fish found in coastal waters and estuaries of the Indo-Pacific region, prized for its white meat
Example
Asian sea bass is highly valued in aquaculture for its fast growth.
C2 noun
Asian swamp eel
亚洲沼泽鳗
Meaning
a snake-like freshwater fish that can survive in muddy waters and is considered a delicacy in South Asian cuisine
Example
Asian swamp eel can breathe air and survive in shallow muddy waters.
B1 adverb
Aside
一边; 旁边; 离开主要部分
Meaning
to one side; apart; away from the main part
Example
Please set your book aside and listen to me.
C2 adjective
asinine
愚蠢的
Meaning
Extremely foolish or stupid.
Example
It was an asinine idea to drive into the storm without checking the weather.
A1 verb
ask
问
Meaning
to request information; to inquire; to invite
Example
Can I ask you a question about the homework?
C2 adverb
askance
怀疑地
Meaning
With suspicion, mistrust, or disapproval.
Example
She looked askance at his unusual proposal.
C2 adjective
askew
歪斜
Meaning
Not in a straight or level position; crooked or tilted.
Example
The picture on the wall hung slightly askew.
A2 adjective
asleep
熟睡
Meaning
in a state of sleep
Example
The baby is fast asleep.
C2 noun
Asparagus bean
芦笋豆
Meaning
a long, thin green vegetable pod that grows on vines; also known as yard-long bean
Example
The asparagus bean grows up to three feet long and is commonly used in Asian cooking.
B1 noun
aspect
方面
Meaning
A particular part, feature, or view of something.
Example
One important aspect of health is regular exercise.
C2 noun
asperity
Meaning
Harshness of tone, manner, or surface.
Example
She spoke with asperity when she was interrupted.
C2 noun
aspersion
诽谤
Meaning
An attack on the reputation or integrity of someone.
Example
He cast an aspersion on her character.
C2 noun (plural)
aspersions
诽谤
Meaning
Critical or slanderous remarks; multiple attacks on reputation.
Example
The politician rejected the aspersions cast against him.
C1 noun
aspirant
有志者
Meaning
a person who seeks or hopes to achieve a position of honor or advancement
Example
She is an aspirant for the university's top scholarship.
B2 noun
aspiration
志向
Meaning
A hope or ambition of achieving something, a strong desire or goal to achieve something.
Example
His aspiration is to become a successful entrepreneur.
B2 verb
aspire
渴望
Meaning
to have a strong desire to achieve something
Example
Many students aspire to study abroad.
B2 noun
Ass
驴
Meaning
a donkey; a small domesticated animal of the horse family
Example
The farmer used an ass to carry heavy loads.
C1 verb
assail
攻击
Meaning
to attack violently, either physically or with words
Example
The politician was assailed with difficult questions.