Vocabulary Cards
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C2 noun
octavo
八开 (通过将纸张折叠成八个部分而产生的书籍大小)
Meaning
A size of book page resulting from folding a sheet of paper into eight leaves (sixteen pages).
Example
The old library contained rare octavo editions of Shakespeare.
A1 noun
october
十月
Meaning
the tenth month of the year in the Gregorian calendar
Example
The weather becomes cooler in October.
C2 noun
octogenarian
八十岁老人
Meaning
A person who is between 80 and 89 years old.
Example
The octogenarian still jogs every morning to stay healthy.
C2 adjective
ocular
眼科的
Meaning
Relating to the eye or vision.
Example
The patient was referred to a specialist for ocular treatment.
C2 noun
oculist
眼科医生
Meaning
An old-fashioned term for an eye doctor or ophthalmologist.
Example
The village oculist was known for treating various eye diseases.
A2 adjective
Odd
奇怪的; 不寻常的; 不同于正常或预期的
Meaning
strange; unusual; different from what is normal or expected
Example
That's an odd way to solve the problem.
C1 noun
Oddity
奇异现象
Meaning
something that is strange or unusual; a peculiar trait
Example
His habit of sleeping standing up was considered an oddity.
B2 adverb
oddly
奇怪地
Meaning
in a strange or unusual way; unexpectedly
Example
Oddly, he didn’t seem upset by the bad news.
B2 noun
odds
可能性
Meaning
the likelihood or probability of something happening; chances for or against something
Example
The odds of winning the lottery are very low.
C2 noun
ode
颂诗
Meaning
a lyrical poem, often expressing praise or strong emotions
Example
The poet wrote an ode to the beauty of nature.
C2 adjective
odious
可憎的
Meaning
extremely unpleasant or repulsive
Example
The dictator was remembered for his odious crimes.
C2 noun
odium
憎恶
Meaning
general or widespread hatred or disgust directed toward someone as a result of their actions
Example
The scandal brought public odium on the corrupt minister.
C2 adjective
odoriferous
芬芳的
Meaning
having or giving off a smell, especially a strong or pleasant one
Example
The garden was filled with odoriferous flowers.
C2 adjective
Odorous
芬芳的; 香气的
Meaning
having a strong smell; fragrant; aromatic
Example
The garden was filled with odorous flowers.
B2 noun
Odour
气味
Meaning
a distinctive smell, especially an unpleasant one
Example
The odour of fresh bread filled the kitchen.
C1 noun
odyssey
漫长的旅行
Meaning
a long, adventurous journey; a series of experiences
Example
Her career has been an odyssey of challenges and achievements.
A1 preposition
of
的
Meaning
expressing the relationship between a part and a whole
Example
The book is on the table, in front of the window.
A1 adverb
off
关
Meaning
away from a place, position, or time; not functioning
Example
He turned off the light before leaving the room.
C2 adjective
off-key
跑调
Meaning
out of tune; not in accordance with expected standards
Example
The singer was slightly off-key during the performance.
C2 noun
offal
内脏
Meaning
the internal organs and entrails of an animal used as food; waste parts
Example
The butcher prepared sausages using pork offal.
C2 adjective
offbeat
不寻常
Meaning
Unusual, unconventional, or different from the norm.
Example
She has a very offbeat sense of humor.
B2 noun
Offence
罪行; 侵犯法规
Meaning
a breach of law or rule; an annoyance or resentment
Example
Stealing is a serious offence punishable by law.
B2 verb
offend
冒犯
Meaning
to cause displeasure or resentment; to hurt someone's feelings
Example
His rude comments offended many people at the meeting.
C1 noun
Offender
罪犯; 违法者
Meaning
a person who commits an illegal act; someone who breaks the law
Example
The young offender was sentenced to community service.