Vocabulary Cards
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C1 adjective
egregious
极其严重
Meaning
Outstandingly bad; shocking.
Example
The company was fined for its egregious safety violations.
C2 noun
egress
出口
Meaning
The action of going out or leaving a place; an exit.
Example
The emergency door provided an egress for the trapped workers.
A1 number
eight
八
Meaning
The number equivalent to the product of two and four; one more than seven.
Example
There are eight apples in the basket.
A1 adjective
eighth
第八
Meaning
coming after the seventh position in a sequence; one of eight equal parts
Example
She finished in eighth place in the race.
A1 determiner/pronoun/conjunction/adverb
either
任一
Meaning
Used to indicate a choice between two alternatives.
Example
You can either call me tonight or send me an email.
C2 noun
ejaculation
射精 / 突然的呼喊
Meaning
The action of suddenly saying something or the release of semen during sexual climax.
Example
His sudden ejaculation of joy surprised everyone in the room.
C1 verb
eject
驱逐
Meaning
to force someone or something out, usually from a place or position
Example
The referee had to eject the player for unsportsmanlike behavior.
C1 verb
ejected
弹射
Meaning
to force someone or something to leave a place; to push or throw something out forcefully
Example
The pilot was ejected from the aircraft during the emergency.
C1 verb
eke
节省
Meaning
to make a small amount of something last longer by using it sparingly
Example
The family tried to eke out their savings during the tough months.
B2 verb, adjective
elaborate
详细说明 / 设计复杂的
Meaning
verb: to explain something in detail; adjective: detailed and complicated in design
Example
She asked him to elaborate on his proposal.
C1 noun
elaboration
阐述 / 详细说明
Meaning
the process of adding more detail or expanding on something
Example
The teacher appreciated the student's elaboration of the topic.
C1 verb
elapse
经过
Meaning
to pass or go by, usually referring to time
Example
Several hours elapsed before he finally returned home.
B2 adjective
Elastic
弹性
Meaning
able to stretch and return to original shape; flexible; adaptable
Example
The elastic band can stretch and return to its original shape.
C1 noun
elasticity
弹性
Meaning
The responsiveness of demand or supply to changes in price.
Example
The elasticity of demand for luxury goods is high.
C1 verb
elate
使高兴
Meaning
To make someone very happy or proud.
Example
The success of the project elated the whole team.
C1 adjective
elated
极其高兴
Meaning
Extremely happy and excited.
Example
She was elated when she heard the good news.
C1 noun
elation
极乐
Meaning
A feeling of great happiness and excitement.
Example
His elation was evident after winning the championship.
B1 noun
Elbow
肘部
Meaning
the joint between the forearm and the upper arm
Example
He hurt his elbow while playing tennis.
B1 noun
elder
长者
Meaning
a person who is older or has higher rank; an older person in a family or community
Example
We should always respect our elders.
B1 adjective
Elderly
老年人; 年长的; 老年
Meaning
aged; advanced in years; old
Example
The elderly man walked slowly with his cane.
B2 verb
elect
选举
Meaning
To choose someone for a position or office by voting.
Example
The citizens elected a new president.
B1 noun
election
选举
Meaning
The process of choosing someone for public office by voting.
Example
The election will be held next month.
B2 adjective
electoral
选举的
Meaning
related to elections or voting
Example
The electoral process in the country has been reformed in recent years.
A2 adjective
electric
电的
Meaning
Relating to or operated by electricity.
Example
The room was lit by an electric lamp.