Vocabulary Cards
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C2 adjective
heathenish
野蛮
Meaning
Lacking culture or religion; barbaric or uncivilized.
Example
They considered the ancient tribe’s rituals heathenish.
B1 noun
Heaven
天堂
Meaning
a place regarded in various religions as the abode of God and the angels; a place of eternal happiness
Example
Many people believe that good souls go to heaven after they pass away from this world.
B2 adjective
Heavenly
天上的; 神圣的; 美味的
Meaning
relating to heaven; extremely pleasant or beautiful
Example
The chocolate cake had a heavenly taste that melted in my mouth.
B2 adverb
Heavily
猛烈地; 强烈地
Meaning
with great weight; to a great degree; intensely
Example
It rained heavily throughout the night.
A2 adjective
Heavy
沉重的
Meaning
having great weight; intense or severe
Example
The heavy suitcase was difficult to carry up the stairs.
C2 noun
heckler
打扰者
Meaning
A person who interrupts a speaker with rude or aggressive comments.
Example
The politician remained calm despite the heckler shouting from the crowd.
B2 adjective
Hectic
忙碌的; 激烈的; 充满活动的
Meaning
very busy and full of activity; frantic; characterized by intense activity or excitement
Example
My schedule has been hectic lately with back-to-back meetings.
C2 verb
hector
以威胁的方式说话
Meaning
To talk to someone in a bullying or intimidating way.
Example
The manager hectored the staff into working overtime.
B2 noun
hedge
对冲策略
Meaning
A way of protecting oneself against financial loss or other adverse circumstances.
Example
Investors use hedging strategies to protect against market volatility.
B2 noun
Hedge-hog
刺猬
Meaning
a small mammal with a spiny coat that can roll into a ball for defense
Example
The hedgehog rolled into a ball when it felt threatened.
C1 noun
hedonism
享乐主义
Meaning
The pursuit of pleasure and self-indulgence as the highest goal.
Example
The lifestyle of the rich is often criticized as pure hedonism.
C1 noun
hedonist
享乐主义者
Meaning
A person who believes that the pursuit of pleasure is the most important thing in life.
Example
She was called a hedonist because she always prioritized enjoyment over duty.
C1 verb
heed
注意
Meaning
to pay attention to; to take notice of
Example
You should heed the teacher's advice.
C1 adjective
heedless
疏忽
Meaning
showing a reckless lack of care or attention
Example
He drove with heedless disregard for the rules.
B2 noun
Heel
脚跟
Meaning
the back part of the human foot below the ankle
Example
She wore shoes with high heels to the party.
C2 noun
hegemony
霸权
Meaning
leadership or dominance, especially by one state or group over others
Example
The empire maintained its hegemony over neighboring states.
C2 noun
hegira
迁徙, 流亡
Meaning
a journey, especially when undertaken to escape from a dangerous or undesirable situation
Example
The refugees began their hegira across the desert.
C2 noun
heifer
小母牛
Meaning
a young cow that has not borne a calf
Example
The farmer raised a heifer for dairy production.
A2 noun
height
高度
Meaning
the measurement of someone or something from base to top
Example
The height of the tower impressed the visitors.
C1 verb
heighten
提高
Meaning
to make or become greater in intensity or degree
Example
The announcement served to heighten the excitement in the room.
C1 adjective
Heinous
恶劣
Meaning
extremely wicked or evil; abominable; morally reprehensible
Example
The heinous crime shocked the entire community.
B2 noun
Heir
继承人
Meaning
a person legally entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death
Example
The young prince was the rightful heir to the throne and would become king someday.
C1 noun
heirloom
传家宝
Meaning
a valuable object that has belonged to a family for several generations
Example
The ring is a family heirloom passed down from her grandmother.
A2 noun
helicopter
直升机
Meaning
an aircraft with rotating blades that can take off and land vertically
Example
The helicopter landed safely on the hospital roof.