Vocabulary Cards
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C1 adjective
tortuous
曲折，复杂
Meaning
Full of twists and turns; excessively complex or complicated.
Example
The tortuous mountain road made driving very difficult.
B2 noun
torture
折磨
Meaning
the action or practice of inflicting severe pain on someone as a punishment or to force them to do something
Example
He was subjected to torture during the interrogation.
C1 adjective
torturous
痛苦的
Meaning
Extremely painful or causing great suffering; relating to or involving torture.
Example
The journey through the desert was long and torturous.
B1 verb
toss
轻轻投掷
Meaning
To throw something lightly or casually; to move or turn suddenly.
Example
He tossed the keys onto the table.
A2 adjective, noun, verb
total
总计
Meaning
the whole amount; complete
Example
The total cost was too high.
A2 adverb
Totally
完全
Meaning
completely; entirely; absolutely
Example
I totally agree with your opinion.
C1 noun
totem
神圣象征
Meaning
A natural object, animal, or symbol that is revered as a spiritual emblem by a group or tribe.
Example
The eagle is considered a sacred totem in many cultures.
C1 verb
totter
蹒跚
Meaning
To move unsteadily, as if about to fall; to be on the point of collapse.
Example
The old man tottered across the street with a cane.
A2 verb
touch
触摸
Meaning
to put your hand or finger on something; to make physical contact
Example
Please don't touch the wet paint.
C1 noun/verb
touch-up
小修正或改进
Meaning
Small corrections or improvements made to something.
Example
The artist gave a quick touch-up to the painting.
B2 noun
touchdown
着陆
Meaning
the moment when an aircraft lands, or a score in American football
Example
The plane made a smooth touchdown.
B2 adjective
Touching
感人的; 情感的
Meaning
causing feelings of sympathy or emotion; moving
Example
The touching story brought tears to everyone's eyes.
C2 noun
Touchstone
试金石; 标准
Meaning
a standard or criterion by which something is judged or recognized; a test of genuineness
Example
His honesty became the touchstone by which all other employees were measured.
C1 adjective
Touchy
敏感的
Meaning
easily upset or offended; overly sensitive
Example
He's very touchy about his height.
A2 adjective
tough
坚硬
Meaning
strong, durable, and difficult to break or deal with
Example
He had a tough day at work.
A2 verb
Tour
巡回演出
Meaning
to travel around a place for pleasure or to perform
Example
The band will tour several cities this summer.
B1 noun
tourism
旅游
Meaning
The commercial organization and operation of vacations and visits to places of interest.
Example
Tourism drives economic growth in many countries.
A2 noun
tourist
游客
Meaning
a person who is traveling or visiting a place for pleasure
Example
The city attracts many tourists every year.
B1 noun
tournament
锦标赛
Meaning
A series of contests between a number of competitors, competing for an overall prize.
Example
The tournament showcased exceptional talent.
C2 noun
tourniquet
止血带
Meaning
a device used to stop bleeding by compressing blood vessels
Example
The medic applied a tourniquet to stop the bleeding.
C1 verb
tout
宣传
Meaning
to promote, praise, or advertise aggressively
Example
The company touted its new product as a game-changer.
A2 preposition
toward
朝着
Meaning
in the direction of
Example
She walked toward the door.
A2 preposition
towards
朝
Meaning
in the direction of
Example
He is running towards the park.
A2 noun
Towel
毛巾
Meaning
a piece of absorbent cloth or paper used for wiping or drying
Example
She wrapped herself in a soft towel after the shower.