2025-11-30

1 matriculate /məˈtrɪkjəleɪt/ verb To be formally enrolled at a college or university. （大学）录取；注册入学 2 impenetrable /ɪmˈpenɪtrəbəl/ adjective Impossible to get through or into.
Impossible to understand. 不能穿透的；无法进入的
不可理解的；费解的 3 crater /ˈkreɪtər/ noun
verb (Noun) A large bowl-shaped cavity in the ground or on the surface of a planet or moon, typically caused by an explosion, meteor, or volcano. (Verb) To form a crater in (a surface).
To suffer a sudden disastrous collapse or failure. (名词) 火山口；陨石坑；弹坑 (动词) 形成坑；（非正式）突然崩溃 4 immerse /ɪˈmɜːrs/ verb To dip or submerge in a liquid.
To involve oneself deeply in a particular activity or interest. 浸没；淹没
使沉浸于；使专心于 5 resultant /rɪˈzʌltənt/ adjective
noun (Adjective) Occurring or produced as a result of something. (Noun) The consequence or outcome of a process (Formal).
(Physics) The single vector that is equivalent to two or more vectors added together. (形容词) 作为结果发生的 (名词) 结果；后果；合力（物理） 6 probation /proʊˈbeɪʃən/ noun The release of an offender from detention, subject to a period of good behavior under supervision (Law).
A period of testing or observation to assess a person's suitability for a job or role. 缓刑；试用期；考验期 7 pornography /pɔːrˈnɒɡrəfi/ noun Printed or visual material containing the explicit description or display of sexual organs or activity, intended to cause sexual excitement. 色情作品；色情描写 8 ultrasonic /ˌʌltrəˈsɒnɪk/ adjective Involving or relating to sound waves with frequencies higher than the upper limit of human hearing. 超声波的 9 nude /njuːd/ adjective
noun (Adjective) Naked; unclothed. (Noun) A naked human figure in painting or sculpture; a state of nakedness. (形容词) 裸体的；裸露的 (名词) 裸体人像；裸体 10 comet /ˈkɒmɪt/ noun A celestial object consisting of a nucleus of ice and dust and a tail of gas and dust, visible when near the sun. 彗星 11 shaft /ʃɑːft/ noun
verb (Noun) A long, narrow part forming the handle or main body of a tool or weapon.
A long, vertical passage (e.g., mine shaft, elevator shaft). A ray of light. (Verb) To treat (someone) unfairly or harshly (slang). (名词) 杆；轴；光束；（矿井、电梯）井 (动词) （俚语）欺骗；不公正对待 12 conceal /kənˈsiːl/ verb To keep (something) from being seen or known; to hide. 隐藏；隐瞒；掩盖 13 bureaucratic /ˌbjʊərəˈkrætɪk/ adjective Relating to the business of running an organization, especially government, in an overly complicated, official, and rigid way. 官僚主义的；官僚作风的；手续繁琐的 14 soar /sɔːr/ verb To fly or rise high in the air.
(Of a price, rate, or amount) To increase dramatically; to mount up. 高飞；翱翔
猛增；骤升 15 crane /kreɪn/ noun
verb (Noun) A large, tall machine used for moving heavy objects, typically by suspending them from a projecting arm.
A large wading bird with a long neck and legs. (Verb) To stretch out one's neck in order to see something. (名词) 起重机；鹤 (动词) 伸长脖子（看）

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2025-11-29

1 cursory /ˈkɜːrsəri/ adjective Hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed; quick and superficial. 粗略的；仓促的；肤浅的 2 strenuous /ˈstrenjuəs/ adjective Requiring or using great exertion; arduous; energetic. 费力的；艰苦的；精力充沛的 3 contingent /kənˈtɪndʒənt/ adjective
noun (Adjective) Subject to change; dependent on (something else) happening. (Noun) A group of people sharing a common feature and forming part of a larger group. (形容词) 依情况而定的；偶然的 (名词) 分遣队；代表团；一批人 4 incompatible /ˌɪnkəmˈpætəbəl/ adjective (Of two things) Not able to exist or be used together; inconsistent.
(Of two people) Unable to live or work together harmoniously. 不兼容的；不协调的；不相容的 5 bulk /bʌlk/ noun
verb (Noun) The size, mass, or volume of something large.
The greater part of something; the majority. (Verb) To appear or move in a large, heavy mass (often *bulk up/out*). (名词) 体积；容积；大部分 (动词) 显得大而重；使体积增大 6 equable /ˈekwəbəl/ adjective (Of a person) Not easily disturbed or angered; calm.
(Of a climate) Uniform; not subject to sudden or extreme changes. （性情）温和的；稳定的
（气候）均衡的；变化小的 7 meteorology /ˌmiːtiəˈrɒlədʒi/ noun The branch of science concerned with the processes and phenomena of the atmosphere, especially as a means of forecasting the weather. 气象学 8 mortuary /ˈmɔːrtʃuəri/ noun
adjective (Noun) A room or building in which dead bodies are kept until burial or cremation; a morgue. (Adjective) Relating to burial or death. (名词) 太平间；停尸房 (形容词) 死亡的；埋葬的 9 rivet /ˈrɪvɪt/ noun
verb (Noun) A short metal pin or bolt for joining two plates, with a head at one end, the other end being hammered flat after insertion. (Verb) To join (two objects) with a rivet.
To engross (someone) completely; to fix (one's eyes) intently. (名词) 铆钉 (动词) 铆接；使着迷；固定（目光） 10 dishonour /dɪsˈɒnər/ noun
verb (Noun) A state of shame or disgrace.
Lack of honor or integrity. (Verb) To bring shame or discredit upon; to disgrace. (名词) 不光彩；耻辱；不名誉 (动词) 使蒙羞；玷污；拒绝承兑（支票） 11 vagrant /ˈveɪɡrənt/ noun
adjective (Noun) A person without a settled home or regular work who wanders from place to place; a tramp. (Adjective) Relating to or characteristic of a vagrant. (名词) 流浪汉；游民 (形容词) 流浪的；漂泊的 12 blanch /blɑːntʃ/ verb To make white or pale, typically by extracting color.
To momentarily turn pale with shock or fear.
To briefly immerse (vegetables or nuts) in boiling water, especially to remove the skin. 使变白；（因惊吓）脸色变苍白
漂白；（食物）焯水 13 devastate /ˈdevəsteɪt/ verb To destroy or ruin (something) over a wide area; to lay waste.
To cause (someone) severe and overwhelming shock or grief. 彻底破坏；毁坏
使人极度震惊或悲伤 14 militant /ˈmɪlɪtənt/ adjective
noun (Adjective) Combative and aggressive in support of a political or social cause; characterized by conflict. (Noun) A person engaging in militant behaviour. (形容词) 好战的；激进的；战斗性的 (名词) 激进分子；斗士 15 hybrid /ˈhaɪbrɪd/ noun
adjective (Noun) The offspring of two plants or animals of different species or varieties.
A thing made by combining two different elements (e.g., a hybrid car). (Adjective) Of mixed character; resulting from the mixing of two elements. (名词) 杂交种；混合物；混合动力车 (形容词) 混合的；杂交的

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2025-11-28

1 unkempt /ʌnˈkempt/ adjective (Especially of a person) Having an untidy or dishevelled appearance. 不整洁的；蓬乱的；邋遢的 2 flaunt /flɔːnt/ verb To display (something) ostentatiously, especially in order to provoke envy or admiration; to show off. 炫耀；夸示；招摇 3 incinerate /ɪnˈsɪnəreɪt/ verb To destroy (something, especially waste material) by burning. 焚烧；烧成灰烬 4 formulate /ˈfɔːrmjəleɪt/ verb To create or devise systematically (a plan or strategy).
To express (an idea or feeling) in a concise or systematic way. 规划；制定；拟定
精确地表达 5 ubiquitous /juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/ adjective Present, appearing, or found everywhere; omnipresent. 普遍存在的；无处不在的 6 tester /ˈtestər/ noun A person or device that tests something.
A sample of a product used for trying out. 测试员；检验员
试用装；试剂 7 rail /reɪl/ noun
verb (Noun) A bar or barrier, typically of wood or metal, fixed horizontally or vertically.
A steel bar or continuous line of bars laid on the ground as one of a pair forming a railroad track. (Verb) To express bitter complaint or vehement protest (often *rail against*). (名词) 栏杆；扶手；铁轨 (动词) 抨击；抱怨；责骂 8 allergic /əˈlɜːrdʒɪk/ adjective Relating to or suffering from an allergy.
(Informal) Having a strong dislike for something. 过敏的；对...过敏的
（非正式）强烈厌恶的 9 hands-on /ˌhændz ˈɒn/ adjective Involving or offering practical experience rather than just theories.
Practical and directly involved. 亲身实践的；动手做的
实际参与的 10 severity /sɪˈverəti/ noun The fact or condition of being severe; harshness or strictness.
The degree of being serious or unfavourable. 严厉；严格；严重性 11 pickpocket /ˈpɪkpɒkɪt/ noun
verb (Noun) A person who steals things from the pockets of others. (Verb) To steal from the pockets of (someone). (名词) 扒手 (动词) 扒窃 12 wrongdoing /ˈrɒŋduːɪŋ/ noun Illegal or dishonest behavior; misconduct. 不法行为；错误行为；恶行 13 auto /ˈɔːtoʊ/ noun
adjective (Noun) An automobile (car) (informal). (Adjective) Operating independently or automatically (used in compounds like *autopilot*). (名词) 汽车（非正式） (形容词) 自动的；自主的（用于复合词） 14 bastard /ˈbæstərd/ noun
adjective (Noun, offensive) An unpleasant or despicable person.
A person born of parents not married to each other (old-fashioned). (Adjective) Unauthorized or not genuine; inferior (informal). (名词，冒犯语) 混蛋；私生子 (形容词，非正式) 假的；劣等的 15 plaque /plæk/ noun An ornamental tablet, typically of metal or porcelain, fixed to a wall in commemoration.
A film of bacteria adhering to teeth (Dentistry). 匾；纪念牌；铭牌
牙菌斑（牙科）

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2025-11-27

1 chaotic /keɪˈɒtɪk/ adjective In a state of complete confusion and disorder. 混乱的；无秩序的 2 sewage /ˈsuːɪdʒ/ noun Waste water and refuse conveyed in sewers. 污水；下水道的污物 3 inflate /ɪnˈfleɪt/ verb To expand by filling with air or gas; to cause to become unnaturally or excessively high or large (e.g., prices). 使充气；使膨胀
抬高（物价）；夸大 4 martial /ˈmɑːrʃəl/ adjective Of or appropriate to war; warlike.
Relating to the armed forces. 战争的；军事的；尚武的 5 silica /ˈsɪlɪkə/ noun A hard, unreactive, transparent compound that occurs as quartz and is the principal constituent of sand and other rocks (Chemistry). 二氧化硅；硅石（化学） 6 stairway /ˈsteərweɪ/ noun A set of stairs and the surrounding structure. 楼梯；阶梯 7 grin /ɡrɪn/ verb
noun (Verb) To smile broadly, especially in a way that expresses amusement, satisfaction, or a lack of concern. (Noun) A broad smile. (动词) 露齿而笑；咧嘴笑 (名词) 露齿的笑 8 beverage /ˈbevərɪdʒ/ noun A drink, especially one other than water. 饮料 9 gauge /ɡeɪdʒ/ noun
verb (Noun) An instrument or device for measuring the amount, size, or level of something; a standard measure. (Verb) To measure the amount, extent, or size of (something).
To estimate or determine (a feeling or situation). (名词) 测量仪；量规；标准 (动词) 测量；估计；判断 10 snort /snɔːrt/ verb
noun (Verb) To make a sudden, explosive sound through one's nose, typically to express indignation, derision, or surprise.
To ingest (a powdered drug) through the nose. (Noun) A sudden, explosive sound made by snorting. (动词) 喷鼻息；（尤指吸食毒品）用鼻子吸入 (名词) 喷鼻息声 11 chamber /ˈtʃeɪmbər/ noun
verb (Noun) A large room, especially a private room, bedroom, or one used for official or ceremonial purposes.
A legislative or judicial body. (Verb) To put (a bullet or shell) into the chamber of a gun. (名词) 房间；会议厅；（枪的）弹膛 (动词) （子弹）上膛 12 abacus /ˈæbəkəs/ noun A simple device for calculating, consisting of a frame with rows of wires or grooves along which beads are slid (Mathematics). 算盘（数学） 13 intrusion /ɪnˈtruːʒən/ noun The action of intruding; the wrongful entry without permission. 侵入；闯入；打扰 14 squint /skwɪnt/ verb
noun (Verb) To look at someone or something with one or both eyes partly closed in an attempt to see more clearly or because of bright light. (Noun) An act or instance of squinting.
A condition in which the eyes do not look in the same direction (cross-eye). (动词) 眯着眼看 (名词) 眯眼；斜视（眼疾） 15 infrared /ˌɪnfrəˈred/ adjective
noun (Adjective) Relating to or denoting electromagnetic radiation having wavelengths longer than visible light but shorter than radio waves. (Noun) Infrared radiation. (形容词) 红外线的 (名词) 红外线

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2025-11-26

1 fry /fraɪ/ verb
noun (Verb) To cook food in hot fat or oil.
To be cooked in this way. (Noun) A dish of fried food (often plural: fries).
A young or small fish. (动词) 油炸；煎 (名词) 炸薯条（复数）；鱼苗；油炸食品 2 seduce /sɪˈdjuːs/ verb To tempt (someone) to engage in sexual activity.
To lure (someone) into a wrong or foolish action. 诱惑；引诱；勾引
误导；唆使 3 artifice /ˈɑːrtɪfɪs/ noun Clever or cunning devices or expedients, especially those used to trick or deceive others. 诡计；欺骗；巧妙的计策 4 animate /ˈænɪmət/
/ˈænɪmeɪt/ adjective
verb (Adjective, /ˈænɪmət/) Possessing life; living. (Verb, /ˈænɪmeɪt/) To bring to life; to give (a film or character) the appearance of movement. To make lively or cheerful. (形容词) 有生命的；活的 (动词) 使有生气；使活动起来；绘制动画 5 hobgoblin /ˈhɒbɡɒblɪn/ noun A mischievous, ugly goblin.
A source of fear or dread, often imagined. 恶作剧的小妖精；令人畏惧的幻想（或麻烦） 6 flatten /ˈflætn/ verb To make or become flat or flatter.
To knock (someone) down. 使变平；压平
击倒；摧毁 7 bracelet /ˈbreɪslət/ noun An ornamental band or chain worn on the wrist or arm. 手镯；手链 8 ethnicity /eθˈnɪsəti/ noun The fact or state of belonging to a social group that has a common national or cultural tradition. 种族；民族；族裔特征 9 hound /haʊnd/ noun
verb (Noun) A dog of a breed used for hunting, especially one that follows the scent of game. (Verb) To harass or pursue (someone) relentlessly. (名词) 猎犬 (动词) 不断烦扰；紧追不舍；纠缠 10 cloze /kloʊz/ noun
adjective (Noun) A reading comprehension test in which words are omitted from a passage and the student must supply the missing words (Education). (Adjective) Relating to or denoting such a test. (名词) 完形填空（教育学） (形容词) 完形填空的 11 converge /kənˈvɜːrdʒ/ verb (Of lines or objects) To tend to meet at a point.
(Of people or interests) To come together from different directions. 汇集；趋向集中；会聚 12 tribute /ˈtrɪbjuːt/ noun An act, statement, or gift that is intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration.
Historical payment made by one state or ruler to another, especially to secure peace. 致敬；颂词；贡品
（历史）贡赋 13 attest /əˈtest/ verb To provide or serve as clear evidence of; to confirm or verify.
To declare that something exists or is the case. 证实；证明；作证 14 sponge /spʌndʒ/ noun
verb (Noun) A primitive porous marine animal or a piece of absorbent material used for washing or cleaning. (Verb) To wipe or clean with a sponge.
To live off others by continually asking for money (informal). (名词) 海绵；海绵状物 (动词) 用海绵擦拭；（非正式）白吃白喝；揩油 15 unprecedented /ʌnˈpresɪdəntɪd/ adjective Never before known or experienced; without previous example. 史无前例的；空前的

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2025-11-25

1 infernal /ɪnˈfɜːrnl/ adjective Of, relating to, or characteristic of hell or the underworld.
Extremely annoying or tiresome; detestable (informal). 地狱的；阴间的
（非正式）可恶的；讨厌的 2 itinerary /aɪˈtɪnəreri/ noun A planned route or journey; a schedule of a journey. 旅行路线；行程安排 3 facet /ˈfæsɪt/ noun One side of something many-sided, especially of a cut gem.
A particular aspect or feature of something. （宝石的）小平面；（事物的）方面 4 plaster /ˈplæstər/ noun
verb (Noun) A soft mixture of lime with sand or cement and water for spreading on walls.
A small adhesive dressing for a cut or wound (Band-Aid in US). (Verb) To cover (a wall or ceiling) with plaster.
To apply a substance thickly or liberally. (名词) 灰泥；石膏；创可贴 (动词) 涂抹；敷上；厚厚地覆盖 5 glee /ɡliː/ noun Great delight, especially often malicious or mischievous satisfaction at someone else's misfortune. 欢喜；高兴；幸灾乐祸 6 strand /strænd/ noun
verb (Noun) A single thin length of thread, wire, or hair.
The shore or beach of a sea, lake, or large river. (Verb) To drive or leave (a boat, or an animal) aground on a shore.
To leave (someone) without the means to move from a place. (名词) （线、发）股；缕；绳
海滩；岸 (动词) 搁浅；使滞留；使陷于困境 7 contortion /kənˈtɔːrʃən/ noun A twisted or convoluted state or form; the act of twisting or bending out of shape. 扭曲；弯曲；变形 8 poise /pɔɪz/ noun
verb (Noun) Grace and elegance of manner or movement; balance.
Composure; good judgment. (Verb) To balance or hold steady. (名词) 镇定；沉着；平衡；姿态 (动词) 使平衡；保持...的姿势 9 preach /priːtʃ/ verb To deliver a religious sermon or address to an assembled group of people.
To strongly advocate (an idea or course of action); to moralize. 布道；讲道
鼓吹；说教；竭力主张 10 distill /dɪˈstɪl/ verb To purify (a liquid) by vaporization and condensation; to make (a spirit) by this process.
To extract the essential meaning or most important aspects of. 蒸馏；精炼
提取...的精华；提炼 11 sticker /ˈstɪkər/ noun An adhesive label or notice, generally printed or illustrated.
A person or thing that sticks. 贴纸；标签
粘附物 12 cardiovascular /ˌkɑːrdioʊˈvæskjələr/ adjective Relating to the heart and blood vessels (Anatomy/Medicine). 心血管的（解剖学/医学） 13 inherent /ɪnˈherənt/ adjective Existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute; intrinsic. 固有的；内在的；天生的 14 vine /vaɪn/ noun
verb (Noun) A climbing plant, especially one that produces grapes. (Verb) To grow or spread like a vine. (名词) 藤；藤蔓；葡萄树 (动词) 像藤蔓一样攀爬 15 tenderness /ˈtendərnəs/ noun Gentleness, kindness, and affection.
Sensitivity to pain (Medicine). 温柔；亲切；柔情
（医学）触痛；敏感

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2025-11-24

1 cringe /krɪndʒ/ verb
noun (Verb) To bend one's head and body in fear or subservience; to recoil in embarrassment or disgust. (Noun) An act of cringing. (动词) 畏缩；蜷缩；感到难堪或厌恶 (名词) 畏缩；谄媚 2 module /ˈmɒdjuːl/ noun Each of a set of standardized parts or independent units that can be used to construct a more complex structure (e.g., in technology, education, or architecture). 模块；单元；组件；（航天器的）舱 3 hulking /ˈhʌlkɪŋ/ adjective (Of a person or object) Large, heavy, or bulky. 笨重的；庞大的；高大的 4 invoice /ˈɪnvɔɪs/ noun
verb (Noun) A list of goods sent or services provided, stating the sum due for these; a bill. (Verb) To send an invoice to (someone); to bill. (名词) 发票；（货物）清单 (动词) 开发票；给...开账单 5 defer /dɪˈfɜːr/ verb To put off (an action or event) to a later time; postpone.
To submit humbly to (a person or a person's wishes or judgment) (often *defer to*). 推迟；延期
遵从；听从（常与 to 连用） 6 bundle /ˈbʌndəl/ noun
verb (Noun) A collection of things or quantity of material tied or wrapped together. (Verb) To tie or wrap (things) together; to put in a hurried or careless way. (名词) 捆；束；包裹 (动词) 捆扎；匆忙推搡 7 kidney /ˈkɪdni/ noun Either of two organs in the lumbar region that filter waste from the blood, excrete them as urine, and regulate water and salt balance (Anatomy). 肾脏（解剖学） 8 fossilize /ˈfɒsɪlaɪz/ verb To convert (an organism or substance) into a fossil.
To become rigid or fixed; to become out of date. 使成化石；石化
使僵化；使过时 9 implant /ɪmˈplɑːnt/
/ˈɪmplænt/ verb
noun (Verb, /ɪmˈplɑːnt/) To insert (tissue or an artificial object) into a living body; to fix or establish (an idea) in a person's mind. (Noun, /ˈɪmplænt/) A device or tissue inserted into a person's body. (动词) 植入；注入（思想）；灌输 (名词) 植入物；移植体 10 evolve /ɪˈvɒlv/ verb To develop gradually, especially from a simple to a more complex form; to undergo evolution.
To gradually develop (something). 进化；发展；演变
逐渐形成；推断出 11 insulation /ˌɪnsjʊˈleɪʃən/ noun The action of insulating (separating or shielding) something.
Material used to insulate (e.g., against heat, cold, or electricity). 绝缘；隔离；隔热
绝缘材料；隔热材料 12 wage /weɪdʒ/ noun
verb (Noun) A fixed regular payment earned for work or services, typically paid daily or weekly (often plural: wages). (Verb) To carry on (a war or campaign). (名词) 工资；报酬（常作复数） (动词) 开展；进行（战争、运动） 13 tattoo /tæˈtuː/ noun
verb (Noun) A form of body modification where a design is made by inserting ink into the skin. (Verb) To mark (the skin) with a permanent design. (名词) 纹身；刺青 (动词) 纹身；刺花纹于 14 reassure /ˌriːəˈʃʊər/ verb To say or do something to remove the doubts or fears of (someone).
To restore confidence to. 使安心；使消除疑虑；再保证 15 ordeal /ɔːrˈdiːl/ noun A very unpleasant or prolonged and difficult experience; a severe trial. 严峻的考验；苦难；折磨

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2025-11-23

1 neurosis /njʊəˈroʊsɪs/ noun A mild mental illness involving symptoms of stress (e.g., anxiety, depression, obsessive behaviour) but not a complete loss of touch with reality. 神经症；神经官能症 2 venerate /ˈvenəreɪt/ verb To regard with great respect; to revere or worship. 尊敬；崇敬；敬畏 3 myriad /ˈmɪriəd/ noun
adjective (Noun) A countless or extremely great number of people or things. (Adjective) Countless or extremely great in number. (名词) 无数；极大数量 (形容词) 无数的；极多的 4 mortality /mɔːrˈtæləti/ noun The state of being subject to death; the rate of death in a population (e.g., infant mortality). 终有一死性；死亡率；凡人 5 audacious /ɔːˈdeɪʃəs/ adjective Showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks; daring.
Showing an impudent lack of respect. 大胆的；鲁莽的；无畏的
无礼的；厚颜无耻的 6 petty /ˈpeti/ adjective Of little importance; trivial.
Concerned too much with trivial things; small-minded. 琐碎的；不重要的；微小的
心胸狭隘的 7 exploit /ɪkˈsplɔɪt/
/ˈeksplɔɪt/ verb
noun (Verb) To use (a person or resource) unfairly or selfishly for one's own advantage.
To make full use of and derive benefit from (a resource). (Noun) A bold or daring feat. (动词) 剥削；利用；开发 (名词) 功绩；英勇行为 8 ferry /ˈferi/ noun
verb (Noun) A boat or ship for conveying passengers and goods, especially across a relatively short stretch of water. (Verb) To convey (people or goods) on a ferry or by aircraft or other means. (名词) 渡船；渡口 (动词) 渡运；运送 9 presumably /prɪˈzjuːməbli/ adverb By reasonable assumption; probably; taking for granted. 据推测；大概；可能 10 correspondent /ˌkɒrɪˈspɒndənt/ noun A person who writes letters to another.
A journalist who reports on a particular subject or sends reports from a distant location. 通信者；（报社、电台等的）记者，通讯员 11 buyout /ˈbaɪaʊt/ noun The purchase of a controlling share in a company or corporation. 买断；（对公司的）收购 12 condom /ˈkɒndəm/ noun A thin rubber sheath worn on the penis during intercourse to prevent conception or infection. 避孕套；保险套 13 buffet /ˈbʊfeɪ/
/ˈbʌfɪt/ noun
verb (Noun, /ˈbʊfeɪ/) A meal consisting of several dishes from which guests serve themselves; a counter for refreshments. (Verb, /ˈbʌfɪt/) To strike repeatedly and violently; to batter. (名词) 自助餐；餐具柜 (动词) 连续猛击；冲击 14 ditch /dɪtʃ/ noun
verb (Noun) A narrow channel dug in the ground, typically for drainage. (Verb) To get rid of or give up; to abandon (informal).
To excavate a ditch. (名词) 沟渠；壕沟 (动词) 抛弃；丢弃（非正式）；挖沟 15 brink /brɪŋk/ noun A point immediately before a dangerous or decisive event; the verge.
The edge of a steep place. （危险或重大事件的）边缘；界限
悬崖的边缘

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2025-11-22

1 bountiful /ˈbaʊntɪfəl/ adjective Large in quantity; abundant.
Giving generously (often followed by *to*). 大量的；丰富的；慷慨的 2 plead /pliːd/ verb To make an emotional appeal; to beg.
To present and argue for (a position), especially in court (e.g., *plead guilty*). 恳求；央求
（在法庭上）申辩；辩护 3 drowse /draʊz/ verb
noun (Verb) To be half asleep; to doze or slumber lightly. (Noun) A light sleep or doze. (动词) 打瞌睡；昏昏欲睡 (名词) 假寐；瞌睡 4 meander /miˈændər/ verb
noun (Verb) (Of a river or road) To follow a winding course.
To wander aimlessly. (Noun) A winding curve or bend in a river or road. (动词) 蜿蜒而流；漫无目的地走 (名词) 河流的蜿蜒曲折；曲径 5 juror /ˈdʒʊərər/ noun A member of a jury. 陪审员 6 figure /ˈfɪɡjər/ noun
verb (Noun) A number; a numerical data or statistic.
The form or shape of a human body; a public personality. (Verb) To calculate or compute; to think or consider (informal). (名词) 数字；（人的）体型；人物；图形 (动词) 计算；认为；估计（非正式） 7 vacuum /ˈvækjʊəm/ noun
verb (Noun) A space entirely devoid of matter; a space from which air has been completely removed.
A vacuum cleaner. (Verb) To clean with a vacuum cleaner. (名词) 真空；真空吸尘器 (动词) 用吸尘器清扫 8 bronze /brɒnz/ noun
adjective
verb (Noun) A yellowish-brown alloy of copper and tin.
A reddish-brown color. (Adjective) Made of or colored like bronze. (Verb) To color (something) like bronze. (名词) 青铜；古铜色 (形容词) 青铜色的 (动词) 镀青铜；使呈古铜色 9 disparity /dɪˈspærəti/ noun A great difference; a lack of equality or similarity. 差异；悬殊；不一致 10 belly /ˈbel.i/ noun
verb (Noun) The front part of the human body below the chest; the abdomen or stomach. (Verb) To swell out or fill (e.g., a sail in the wind). (名词) 腹部；肚子 (动词) （使）膨胀；鼓起 11 psychotherapy /ˌsaɪkoʊˈθerəpi/ noun The treatment of mental disorder by psychological rather than medical means. 心理治疗；精神疗法 12 coffin /ˈkɒfɪn/ noun A long, narrow box, typically made of wood, in which a dead body is buried or cremated. 棺材；灵柩 13 commodity /kəˈmɒdəti/ noun A raw material or primary agricultural product that can be bought and sold (e.g., copper, coffee).
A useful or valuable thing. 商品；货物（尤指原材料）；有用的东西 14 dialect /ˈdaɪəlekt/ noun A particular form of a language which is peculiar to a specific region or social group. 方言；土语 15 coordinator /koʊˈɔːrdɪneɪtər/ noun A person whose job is to organize different people or things so that they work together effectively. 协调人；统筹者；组织者

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2025-11-21

1 percussion /pərˈkʌʃən/ noun The striking of one body against another; impact.
Musical instruments that are sounded by being struck or scraped (e.g., drums, cymbals). 敲击；冲击；振动
打击乐器 2 renunciation /rɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/ noun The formal rejection of a claim, belief, or possession; abandonment. 放弃；宣布放弃；弃权 3 gibberish /ˈdʒɪbərɪʃ/ noun Unintelligible or meaningless speech or writing; nonsense. 胡言乱语；费解的话 4 Satanic /səˈtænɪk/ adjective Of or relating to Satan; characteristic of the devil; extremely wicked or cruel. 撒旦的；魔鬼的；邪恶的 5 puberty /ˈpjuːbərti/ noun The period during which adolescents reach sexual maturity and become capable of reproduction. 青春期；发育期 6 sailing /ˈseɪlɪŋ/ noun
adjective (Noun) The action of traveling in a boat with sails.
The sport or activity of traveling over water in a sailing boat. (Adjective) Connected with or used for sailing. (名词) 航行；帆船运动 (形容词) 航海的；供航海用的 7 nightfall /ˈnaɪtfɔːl/ noun The onset of darkness; dusk or evening. 黄昏；傍晚 8 quantitative /ˈkwɒntɪtətɪv/ adjective Relating to, measuring, or capable of being expressed as a quantity or amount. 定量的；数量的 9 broadcast /ˈbrɔːdkɑːst/ verb
noun
adjective (Verb) To transmit (a program or material) by radio or television; to spread (information) widely. (Noun) A program or transmission. (Adjective) Transmitted by radio or television. (动词) 广播；播放；散布 (名词) 广播节目 (形容词) 广播的 10 plough /plaʊ/ noun
verb (Noun) A large farming implement with one or more blades fixed in a frame, used to turn over the soil; a plow (US). (Verb) To turn up the earth of (a field) with a plough. (名词) 犁；耕地（美作 plow） (动词) 犁地；耕作 11 impose /ɪmˈpoʊz/ verb To force (an unwelcome duty, burden, or standard) on someone or something.
To take advantage of someone by demanding attention or commitment (often *impose on*). 强加；征税；把...强加于
利用；打扰（常与 on 连用） 12 mildly /ˈmaɪldli/ adverb In a mild degree; slightly.
In a gentle or moderate manner. 轻微地；稍微
温和地；适度地 13 imperial /ɪmˈpɪəriəl/ adjective Relating to an empire or emperor.
Majestic; grand. 帝国的；皇帝的
宏伟的；威严的 14 shady /ˈʃeɪdi/ adjective Situated in or full of shade.
Of doubtful honesty or legality; disreputable (informal). 阴凉的；背阴的
（非正式）可疑的；不正派的 15 slick /slɪk/ adjective
verb
noun (Adjective) Smooth, glossy, and slippery.
Operating in an efficient and appealing way; cleverly and often dishonestly smooth. (Verb) To make something smooth or glossy. (Noun) A patch of oil on water. (形容词) 光滑的；圆滑的；精巧的 (动词) 使光滑；弄整齐 (名词) 浮油；平滑处

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2025-11-20

1 grate /ɡreɪt/ verb
noun (Verb) To shred (food) into small pieces by rubbing it against a serrated surface.
To make a harsh, scraping noise; to annoy or irritate (someone). (Noun) A frame of metal bars used to hold coal or wood in a fireplace. (动词) 磨碎；（发出）刺耳的摩擦声；使人恼火 (名词) 炉栅；壁炉 2 brusque /bruːsk/ adjective Abrupt or offhand in speech or manner; curt. 唐突的；鲁莽的；简短的 3 configuration /kənˌfɪɡəˈreɪʃən/ noun An arrangement of parts or elements in a particular form, figure, or makeup; arrangement.
The shape of something. 配置；布局；构造
形状；外形 4 lyric /ˈlɪrɪk/ adjective
noun (Adjective) (Of poetry) Expressing the writer's emotions, usually briefly and in stanzas.
(Noun) The words of a song (usually plural: lyrics).
A lyric poem. (形容词) 抒情的；歌词的 (名词) 歌词（常用复数）；抒情诗 5 patio /ˈpætioʊ/ noun A paved outdoor area adjoining a house, used for dining or relaxing. 露台；庭院；天井 6 compatible /kəmˈpætəbəl/ adjective (Of two things) Able to exist or occur together without conflict.
(Of people) Able to have a harmonious relationship. 兼容的；协调的；和睦相处的 7 insomnia /ɪnˈsɒmniə/ noun Habitual sleeplessness; inability to sleep. 失眠症 8 seethe /siːð/ verb
noun (Verb) (Of a person) To be filled with intense but unexpressed anger; to be agitated. (Of a liquid) To bubble up as a result of being boiled. (Noun) A state of agitation or turmoil. (动词) 激动不已；生闷气；沸腾 (名词) 激动；骚动 9 Utopia /juːˈtoʊpiə/ noun An imagined place or state of things in which everything is perfect. 乌托邦；理想国；理想的完美境界 10 halo /ˈheɪloʊ/ noun
verb (Noun) A circle of light or brilliance around the sun, moon, or a person's head (in art). (Verb) To surround with a halo. (名词) 光环；光圈；日晕 (动词) 形成光环；笼罩 11 inborn /ˈɪnbɔːrn/ adjective Existing from birth; natural; inherent. 天生的；固有的；先天的 12 wail /weɪl/ verb
noun (Verb) To make a prolonged high-pitched sound, typically expressive of sadness, pain, or distress; to lament. (Noun) A prolonged high-pitched cry. (动词) 嚎哭；哀号；发出尖锐声 (名词) 嚎啕大哭；哀鸣声 13 ion /ˈaɪən/ noun An atom or molecule with a net electric charge due to the loss or gain of one or more electrons (Chemistry/Physics). 离子（化学/物理学） 14 harmonica /hɑːrˈmɒnɪkə/ noun A small rectangular instrument, typically with ten holes, played by blowing and drawing air in. 口琴 15 totter /ˈtɒtər/ verb
noun (Verb) To move in a feeble or unsteady way; to stagger.
To shake or rock unsteadily. (Noun) An unsteady movement. (动词) 蹒跚；摇摇晃晃地走；摇摇欲坠 (名词) 蹒跚；不稳

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2025-11-19

1 courier /ˈkʊriər/ noun
verb (Noun) A person or company that transports commercial packages and documents; a messenger. A guide employed to accompany travelers. (Verb) To send (something) by courier. (名词) 快递员；信使；导游 (动词) 快递；用信差寄送 2 validate /ˈvælɪdeɪt/ verb To check or prove the accuracy or legitimacy of (something); to confirm.
To make or declare legally valid. 证实；确认；验证
使生效；使合法化 3 ailing /ˈeɪlɪŋ/ adjective In poor health; unwell.
Troubled or sick (of an organization or society). 生病的；不舒服的
处境不佳的；衰弱的（指机构等） 4 impart /ɪmˈpɑːrt/ verb To make (information) known; communicate.
To give (a quality) to something; bestow. 传授；告知；传达
赋予；给予（性质、特性） 5 decease /dɪˈsiːs/ noun
verb (Noun) A person's death (formal). (Verb) To die (formal). (名词) 死亡；逝世（正式） (动词) 死亡（正式） 6 diphthong /ˈdɪfθɒŋ/ noun A sound formed by the combination of two vowels in a single syllable, in which the sound begins as one vowel and moves towards another (e.g., the 'oy' in 'coin'). 双元音 7 accredit /əˈkredɪt/ verb To give official authority or recognition to (someone or something).
To attribute (a deed or quality) to someone. 认可；鉴定合格；授权
归功于；归咎于 8 hooligan /ˈhuːlɪɡən/ noun A young street ruffian; a violent vandal or troublemaker. 流氓；小流氓；恶棍 9 permissible /pərˈmɪsəbəl/ adjective Allowable or permitted by law or rules. 可允许的；许可的 10 liquidate /ˈlɪkwɪdeɪt/ verb To wind up the affairs of (a company or firm) by ascertaining liabilities and apportioning assets.
To eliminate (a debt) by payment.
To kill (a person or group) (euphemistic). 清算；结清（债务）
（委婉）消灭；清除（人或组织） 11 gloss /ɡlɒs/ noun
verb (Noun) Shine or luster on a surface.
An explanatory note or commentary (archaic). (Verb) To apply a glossy surface to.
To conceal or cover up (a mistake or truth) as if minor (often *gloss over*). (名词) 光泽；光彩；注解（古） (动词) 使有光泽；掩饰（常与 over 连用） 12 foolproof /ˈfuːlprʊf/ adjective (Of a plan or machine) Incapable of going wrong or being misused; completely reliable. （计划、机器等）万无一失的；绝对可靠的 13 critique /krɪˈtiːk/ noun
verb (Noun) A detailed analysis and assessment of something, especially a literary, artistic, or philosophical work. (Verb) To evaluate (a theory or practice) in a detailed and critical way. (名词) 评论；批评；评论文章 (动词) 评论；批判 14 endemic /enˈdemɪk/ adjective
noun (Adjective) (Of a disease or condition) Regularly found among particular people or in a certain area.
Native or restricted to a certain country or area. (Noun) An endemic disease or plant/animal. (形容词) （疾病等）地方性的；（动植物）特有的 (名词) 地方病；特有种 15 salvo /ˈsælvəʊ/ noun A simultaneous discharge of artillery or other guns.
A rapid, simultaneous, and concentrated delivery of many things (e.g., questions or insults). （火炮等）齐射；（问题或责骂的）连发

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2025-11-18

1 hypnotic /hɪpˈnɒtɪk/ adjective
noun (Adjective) Relating to or producing hypnosis (a trance-like state); mesmerising.
Tending to induce sleep. (Noun) A drug that induces sleep. (形容词) 催眠的；迷人的；催眠术的 (名词) 安眠药；催眠剂 2 bawl /bɔːl/ verb
noun (Verb) To shout or call out noisily and unrestrainedly.
To weep or cry noisily. (Noun) A loud, sustained cry. (动词) 大喊；叫嚷；号哭 (名词) 喊叫声；大哭 3 circumvent /ˌsɜːrkəmˈvent/ verb To find a way around (an obstacle or difficulty); to overcome an obstacle in a clever and surreptitious way. 规避；绕过；设法克服 4 censorious /senˈsɔːriəs/ adjective Severely critical of others; tending to criticize or blame. 吹毛求疵的；苛评的；爱挑剔的 5 proximity /prɒkˈsɪməti/ noun Nearness in space, time, or relationship; closeness. 接近；临近；（时间、关系）亲近 6 flesh /fleʃ/ noun
verb (Noun) The soft substance consisting of muscle and fat found between the skin and bones of animals and humans.
The body, as opposed to the spirit.
(Verb) To put substance on (often *flesh out*). (名词) 肉；肉体；果肉 (动词) 充实；使丰满（常与 out 连用） 7 magnificent /mæɡˈnɪfɪsnt/ adjective Extremely impressive; splendid; excellent. 壮丽的；宏伟的；极好的 8 blonde /blɒnd/ adjective
noun (Adjective) (Of hair) Fair or pale yellow in color. (Noun) A person (usually a woman) with blonde hair. (形容词) 金色的；金发碧眼的 (名词) 金发女郎/男子 9 bony /ˈboʊni/ adjective So thin that the bones can be seen; skeletal.
Relating to or consisting of bone. 骨瘦如柴的；多骨的
骨头的；像骨头的 10 burial /ˈberiəl/ noun The action or practice of burying a dead body or a non-living object. 埋葬；葬礼；掩埋 11 advocate /ˈædvəkət/
/ˈædvəkeɪt/ noun
verb (Noun) A person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy; a supporter. (Verb) To publicly recommend or support. (名词) 拥护者；提倡者；律师 (动词) 提倡；主张；辩护 12 damp /dæmp/ adjective
noun
verb (Adjective) Slightly wet. (Noun) Moisture; humidity. (Verb) To make something slightly wet; to discourage or check (a feeling or activity). (形容词) 潮湿的；湿气重的 (名词) 潮湿；湿气 (动词) 使潮湿；抑制；挫败 13 tragedy /ˈtrædʒədi/ noun An event causing great suffering, destruction, and distress.
A serious play having a sad or disastrous ending. 悲剧；惨事；灾难 14 lap /læp/ noun
verb (Noun) The flat area between the waist and knees of a seated person.
One circuit of a track. The sound of small waves gently washing against something. (Verb) To cover or enfold; to move around a track.
To drink with the tongue (of animals). (名词) 大腿部；一圈（跑道）；（水的）拍打声 (动词) 圈住；跑一圈；（动物）舔食 15 leisure /ˈliːʒər/ noun
adjective (Noun) Time when one is not working or occupied; free time. (Adjective) (Used in compounds) Done in one's free time (e.g., leisure activities). (名词) 休闲；空闲 (形容词) 休闲的；空闲的

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2025-11-17

1 galvanize /ˈɡælvənaɪz/ verb To shock or excite (someone) into taking action.
To coat (iron or steel) with a protective layer of zinc. 刺激；激励；促使行动
镀锌 2 devout /dɪˈvaʊt/ adjective Having or showing deep religious feeling or commitment; pious.
Sincere; earnest. 虔诚的；笃信的
真诚的；热心的 3 recipient /rɪˈsɪpiənt/ noun
adjective (Noun) A person or thing that receives something. (Adjective) Receiving or capable of receiving. (名词) 接受者；接收者 (形容词) 接受的；能接受的 4 hydraulic /haɪˈdrɔːlɪk/ adjective Relating to or operated by a fluid (especially water) under pressure. 水力的；液压的 5 granular /ˈɡrænjələr/ adjective Resembling or consisting of small grains or particles. 粒状的；由颗粒组成的 6 excess /ˈekses/ noun
adjective (Noun) An amount of something that is more than necessary, permitted, or desirable.
The state of exceeding what is normal or necessary. (Adjective) More than is necessary, normal, or desirable. (名词) 过量；过度；超额 (形容词) 过量的；额外的 7 receipt /rɪˈsiːt/ noun
verb (Noun) The action of receiving something; a written acknowledgment that something has been received.
The amount of money received (often plural: receipts). (Verb) To mark (a bill) as paid. (名词) 收到；收据；收入 (动词) 签收；开收据 8 jury /ˈdʒʊəri/ noun A body of people sworn to give a verdict in a legal case.
A group of people selected to judge a competition. 陪审团
评委会；裁判团 9 institution /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃən/ noun A large, important organization (e.g., bank, university).
A custom, practice, or law that is a recognizable element of a society or culture.
The action of establishing or starting something. 机构；团体
习俗；制度；惯例
设立；制定 10 stripe /straɪp/ noun
verb (Noun) A long narrow band or strip differing in color or texture from the surface beside it.
A chevron worn on a uniform to indicate rank. (Verb) To mark with stripes. (名词) 条纹；斑纹；军衔V形章 (动词) 加条纹于 11 junk /dʒʌŋk/ noun
verb (Noun) Discarded articles; rubbish.
Nonsense (informal). A flat-bottomed Chinese sailing vessel. (Verb) To discard or throw away. (名词) 垃圾；废弃物；无用之物；（船）舢板 (动词) 丢弃；报废 12 streak /striːk/ noun
verb (Noun) A long, thin line or mark of a different color or texture from its surroundings.
An element of an undesirable characteristic. A period of success or failure. (Verb) To move very fast.
To mark with streaks. (名词) 条纹；气质；一阵子（成功或失败） (动词) 飞奔；留下条纹 13 horizontal /ˌhɒrɪˈzɒntl/ adjective
noun (Adjective) Parallel to the plane of the horizon; level. (Noun) A horizontal line, plane, or part. (形容词) 水平的；横向的 (名词) 水平面；水平线 14 conscience /ˈkɒnʃəns/ noun An inner feeling or voice acting as a guide to the rightness or wrongness of one's behavior. 良心；道德心；是非感 15 circuit /ˈsɜːrkɪt/ noun
verb (Noun) A roughly circular line, route, or movement that starts and finishes at the same place.
A complete path for an electric current (Electronics). (Verb) To move all the way around (rare). (名词) 环行；巡回路线；电路 (动词) 环绕（罕用）

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2025-11-16

1 precipitate /prɪˈsɪpɪteɪt/
/prɪˈsɪpɪtɪt/ verb
adjective
noun (Verb) To cause (an event or situation, typically a bad one) to happen suddenly, unexpectedly, or prematurely. (Adjective) Done, made, or acting suddenly or without careful consideration; rash. (Noun) A substance precipitated from a solution (Chemistry). (动词) 促成；使沉淀 (形容词) 仓促的；鲁莽的 (名词) 沉淀物（化学） 2 adjoin /əˈdʒɔɪn/ verb To be next to and joined with (a building, room, or piece of land); to be contiguous to. 邻近；毗连；与...接壤 3 novelty /ˈnɒvəlti/ noun The quality of being new, original, or unusual; newness.
A small, inexpensive toy or trinket. 新奇；新颖
新奇的小玩意儿；小饰物 4 elite /ɪˈliːt/ noun
adjective (Noun) A select group that is superior in terms of abilities or qualities to the rest of a group or society. (Adjective) Relating to or denoting a select group. (名词) 精英；上层人物 (形容词) 精英的；杰出的 5 slimy /ˈslaɪmi/ adjective Covered in or resembling slime (a thick, slippery substance).
(Informal) Contemptibly deceitful or insincere; repulsive. 黏滑的；泥泞的
（非正式）虚伪的；令人厌恶的 6 corn /kɔːrn/ noun
verb (Noun) The chief cereal crop of a region (often wheat in UK, maize in US).
A hard, thickened area on the skin, especially on the foot. (Verb) To preserve (meat or fish) by packing it in salt. (名词) 玉米（美）；谷物（英）；鸡眼 (动词) 用盐腌制 7 envelope /ˈenvələʊp/ noun
verb (Noun) A flat paper container with a sealable flap, used to enclose a letter or document.
A wrapping or covering. (Verb) To wrap up, cover, or surround (rare). (名词) 信封；包层；封套 (动词) 包围；覆盖（罕用） 8 Vietnam /ˌviːətnˈɑːm/ noun A country in Southeast Asia (Social Sciences). 越南（东南亚国家） 9 grip /ɡrɪp/ noun
verb (Noun) A firm hold; a tight grasp.
Control or mastery over something. (Verb) To take and keep a firm hold of; to grasp tightly.
To deeply affect or interest (someone). (名词) 紧握；控制；掌握 (动词) 紧握；抓牢；吸引（注意力） 10 Brazil /brəˈzɪl/ noun A large country in South America (Social Sciences). 巴西（南美洲国家） 11 prophet /ˈprɒfɪt/ noun A person regarded as an inspired teacher or proclaimer of the will of God.
A person who predicts the future. 先知；预言家 12 orchestra /ˈɔːrkɪstrə/ noun A group of instrumentalists, especially one combining string, woodwind, brass, and percussion sections. 管弦乐队；交响乐团 13 cast /kɑːst/ verb
noun (Verb) To throw (something) forcefully; to direct (one's eyes or light) in a particular direction.
To choose actors for (a play or film).
To shed (skin or parts). (Noun) The actors in a play or film; a rigid bandage for a broken limb. (动词) 投掷；抛；选派（演员）；脱落 (名词) 演员阵容；石膏绷带 14 mileage /ˈmaɪlɪdʒ/ noun The distance in miles covered or traveled.
The average number of miles a vehicle can travel on a specified amount of fuel (fuel economy).
Usefulness or benefit (informal). 里程；英里数
每加仑/升汽油行驶英里数（燃油效率）
（非正式）好处；效用 15 ozone /ˈoʊzoʊn/ noun A colorless unstable toxic gas with a sharp odor, formed from oxygen by electric discharges or UV light (Chemistry/Atmospheric Science).
(Informal) Clean, fresh air. 臭氧（化学/大气科学）
（非正式）新鲜空气

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2025-11-15

1 swathe /sweɪð/ verb
noun (Verb) To wrap in several layers of fabric or material; to bandage.
To cover or enclose (something) completely. (Noun) A long, broad strip or area of something. (动词) 包裹；缠绕；覆盖 (名词) 长条形区域；（割草等的）刈幅 2 spectrum /ˈspektrəm/ noun A band of colors, as seen in a rainbow, produced by separation of the components of light.
A wide range or extent. 光谱；频谱
范围；幅度 3 cumbersome /ˈkʌmbərsəm/ adjective Large or heavy and therefore difficult to carry or handle; unwieldy.
Slow or complicated and therefore inefficient. 笨重的；难处理的
冗长复杂的；麻烦的 4 abase /əˈbeɪs/ verb To behave in a way that demeans or lowers one's self-esteem or dignity. 贬低；降低（自己）身份 5 gravel /ˈɡrævəl/ noun
verb (Noun) A loose aggregation of small, water-worn stones. (Verb) To cover (an area) with gravel. (名词) 砂砾；碎石 (动词) 铺砂砾于 6 payroll /ˈpeɪroʊl/ noun A list of a company's employees and the amount of money they are to be paid.
The total amount of money paid by a company at one time. 工资单；工资总额；发薪名单 7 fairground /ˈfeərɡraʊnd/ noun An outdoor area where a fair or carnival is held. 露天游乐场；集市广场 8 alcoholism /ˈælkəhɒlɪzəm/ noun A chronic, progressive, potentially fatal disorder characterized by excessive and compulsive consumption of alcoholic beverages. 酗酒；酒精中毒 9 frivolous /ˈfrɪvələs/ adjective Not having any serious purpose or value; trivial.
(Of a person) Carefree and not serious. 轻浮的；不重要的；琐碎的
草率的 10 secretive /ˈsiːkrətɪv/ adjective (Of a person or organization) Inclined to conceal feelings and intentions or to deny information; uncommunicative. 守口如瓶的；隐秘的；不爱声张的 11 rap /ræp/ verb
noun (Verb) To strike (a hard surface) with a series of rapid blows; to knock.
To perform music or words in the style of rap. (Noun) A quick, sharp blow or knock.
A genre of music involving rhythm and rhyme. (动词) 叩击；敲打；说唱 (名词) 叩击声；说唱乐；责备 12 venison /ˈvenɪsən/ noun Meat from a deer. 鹿肉 13 pendent /ˈpendənt/ adjective
noun (Adjective) Hanging downwards; suspended.
Awaiting decision or settlement; pending. (Noun) A hanging ornament or part of a structure; a pendant (less common spelling). (形容词) 悬挂着的；下垂的；待决的 (名词) 下垂物；吊坠（罕用拼写） 14 sulk /sʌlk/ verb
noun (Verb) To be silent, morose, and bad-tempered out of annoyance or disappointment. (Noun) A period of sulking. (动词) 生闷气；愠怒 (名词) 愠怒；生闷气 15 spate /speɪt/ noun A large number of similar things or events appearing or occurring in quick succession.
A sudden flood in a river, especially one caused by heavy rain. 一阵（连续发生的事）；大量
（河水的）暴涨；洪水

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2025-11-14

1 mongrel /ˈmʌŋɡrəl/ noun
adjective (Noun) A dog of no definable breed; a mixed-breed dog.
A person of mixed race or parentage (offensive).
(Adjective) Of mixed origin or character. (名词) 杂种狗；混血儿（冒犯性） (形容词) 杂种的；混杂的 2 pigsty /ˈpɪɡstaɪ/ noun A place where pigs are kept; a pigpen.
A very dirty or untidy place (informal). 猪圈；猪栏
脏乱的地方（非正式） 3 aggrieved /əˈɡriːvd/ adjective Feeling resentment at having been unfairly treated. 感到委屈的；受冤屈的；愤愤不平的 4 aspiration /ˌæspəˈreɪʃən/ noun A hope or ambition of achieving something; a strong desire.
(Linguistics) The act of pronouncing a word with an audible breath. 抱负；渴望；志向
（语言学）送气（音） 5 motley /ˈmɒtli/ adjective
noun (Adjective) Incongruously varied in appearance or character; disparate.
Having multiple colors; variegated. (Noun) An incongruous mixture.
The costume of a jester. (形容词) 混杂的；不协调的；五颜六色的 (名词) 混杂物；小丑服装 6 jest /dʒest/ noun
verb (Noun) A thing said or done for amusement; a joke.
A joking or playful remark. (Verb) To speak or act in a jocular or playful way. (名词) 笑话；玩笑；打趣 (动词) 说笑；开玩笑 7 extravagant /ɪkˈstrævəɡənt/ adjective Lacking restraint in spending money or using resources; wasteful.
Exceeding what is reasonable or appropriate; excessive. 奢侈的；浪费的
过分的；言过其实的 8 allegiance /əˈliːdʒəns/ noun Loyalty or commitment to a superior or to a group or cause. 忠诚；效忠；拥护 9 jubilant /ˈdʒuːbɪlənt/ adjective Feeling or expressing great joy and triumph; exultant. 欢欣鼓舞的；喜气洋洋的；胜利的 10 countenance /ˈkaʊntɪnəns/ noun
verb (Noun) A person's face or facial expression.
Support; approval. (Verb) To admit as acceptable or possible; to permit; to tolerate. (名词) 面容；表情；支持 (动词) 赞同；容忍；允许 11 gnarled /nɑːrld/ adjective Knotty, rough, and twisted, especially of old trees or hands. 多节的；粗糙扭曲的（尤指树或手） 12 mare /meər/ noun A female horse or other equine animal.
The dark areas of the moon's surface (*maria*). 母马；母驴
（月球上的）月海 13 advert /ˈædvɜːrt/ noun
verb (Noun) An advertisement (mainly British informal). (Verb) To refer to (rare or formal, usually *advert to*). (名词) 广告（主英，非正式） (动词) 提及；谈到（罕用或正式） 14 allay /əˈleɪ/ verb To diminish or put at rest (fear, suspicion, or worry).
To relieve or lessen (pain or hunger). 减轻；缓解（恐惧、担忧）
平息；消除（饥渴） 15 antidote /ˈæntidəʊt/ noun A medicine or other remedy for counteracting the effects of poison.
Something that counteracts an unwelcome feeling or situation. 解药；对抗剂
矫正方法；消除因素

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2025-11-13

1 mores /ˈmɔːreɪz/ noun The essential or characteristic customs and conventions of a community; moral attitudes. 风俗；习俗；道德观念 2 piss /pɪs/ verb
noun (Vulgar) To urinate. (Noun) Urine; the act of urinating. (粗俗) 小便；撒尿 (名词) 尿；撒尿 3 snare /sneər/ noun
verb (Noun) A trap for catching birds or animals, typically one having a noose of wire or cord. (Verb) To catch (an animal or person) in a snare; to trap. (名词) 陷阱；圈套 (动词) 诱捕；捕获 4 retaliate /rɪˈtælieɪt/ verb To make an attack or assault in return for a similar attack; to fight back; to take revenge. 报复；反击；回敬 5 leverage /ˈliːvərɪdʒ/ noun
verb (Noun) The exertion of force by means of a lever; the power to influence a person or situation. (Verb) To use (something) to maximum advantage; to provide with leverage. (名词) 杠杆作用；影响力 (动词) 充分利用；施加影响力 6 outgoing /ˈaʊtɡoʊɪŋ/ adjective
noun (Adjective) Friendly and socially confident; extroverted.
Leaving a place or ceasing to hold a position. (Noun) Money spent; expenditure (often plural: outgoings). (形容词) 外向的；友好的；即将离职的 (名词) 开支；支出 7 wield /wiːld/ verb To hold and use (a weapon or tool).
To have and exercise (power or influence). 挥舞；使用（武器、工具）
行使；运用（权力、影响力） 8 pleat /pliːt/ noun
verb (Noun) A double fold of cloth or other material fixed in place by stitching. (Verb) To fold (cloth or material) into pleats. (名词) 褶；裥 (动词) 打褶；使成褶状 9 impale /ɪmˈpeɪl/ verb To pierce or transfix with a sharp instrument. 刺穿；钉住；穿透 10 ominous /ˈɒmɪnəs/ adjective Giving the worrying impression that something bad is going to happen; threatening. 不祥的；有威胁的；预兆的 11 infamous /ˈɪnfəməs/ adjective Well known for some bad quality or deed; notorious. 臭名昭著的；声名狼藉的 12 hew /hjuː/ verb To chop or cut (something, especially wood or coal) with an axe, pick, or other tool.
To conform or adhere to (a rule or belief) (archaic: *hew to*). 砍伐；劈；凿
（古）坚持；遵守（与 to 连用） 13 herbivorous /hɜːrˈbɪvərəs/ adjective (Of an animal) Feeding on plants. 食草的 14 causal /ˈkɔːzəl/ adjective Relating to or acting as a cause. 原因的；因果关系的 15 egoist /ˈeɡoʊɪst/ noun A person who is excessively conceited or absorbed in themselves; a self-seeker. 自我主义者；利己主义者

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2025-11-12

1 decompose /ˌdiːkəmˈpoʊz/ verb To break down or cause to break down into simpler substances, especially through the action of bacteria and fungi; decay.
To separate or resolve (something) into its constituent elements. 分解；腐烂；腐败
使分解；解析 2 contort /kənˈtɔːrt/ verb To twist or bend out of its normal shape.
To twist into a strained shape or expression. 扭曲；弯曲
使变形；曲解 3 tremor /ˈtremər/ noun
verb (Noun) An involuntary quivering movement.
A slight earthquake. (Verb) To shake involuntarily; to tremble. (名词) 震颤；颤抖；微震 (动词) 颤抖；震动 4 cobble /ˈkɒbəl/ noun
verb (Noun) A small, rounded stone used to cover road surfaces; a cobblestone. (Verb) To mend (shoes or boots); to hastily and roughly assemble or put together (often *cobble together*). (名词) 鹅卵石；圆石 (动词) 修鞋；粗劣地拼凑 5 incumbent /ɪnˈkʌmbənt/ adjective
noun (Adjective) Necessary for (someone) as a duty or responsibility.
Currently holding an office or position. (Noun) The holder of an office or post. (形容词) 现任的；负有职责的；义不容辞的 (名词) 在职者；现任者 6 immaterial /ˌɪməˈtɪəriəl/ adjective Having no physical substance; spiritual.
Unimportant under the circumstances; irrelevant. 非物质的；无形的
不重要的；无关紧要的 7 intrigue /ɪnˈtriːɡ/
/ˈɪntriːɡ/ verb
noun (Verb) To arouse the curiosity or interest of (someone); fascinate.
To make secret plans to do something illicit or detrimental to someone. (Noun) The making of secret plots; a clandestine love affair. (动词) 引起兴趣；迷住
密谋；策划 (名词) 阴谋；诡计；私通 8 antler /ˈæntlər/ noun A pair of bony, branched structures that grow on the head of a male deer, elk, or moose. 鹿角 9 candid /ˈkændɪd/ adjective Truthful and straightforward; frank.
(Of a photograph) Taken informally, usually without the subject's knowledge. 坦白的；直率的；真诚的
（照片）偷拍的；非正式的 10 allegory /ˈælɪɡɔːri/ noun A story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one. 寓言；讽喻 11 flamboyant /flæmˈbɔɪənt/ adjective (Of a person or their behavior) Tending to attract attention because of their exuberance, confidence, and stylishness.
Highly elaborate or ornate. 炫耀的；浮夸的；华丽的
火焰式的（指建筑风格） 12 flop /flɒp/ verb
noun (Verb) To drop or fall heavily and suddenly.
To fail utterly. (Noun) A complete failure.
The sound or act of flopping. (动词) 猛然落下；彻底失败 (名词) 彻底失败；重物落下声 13 glaze /ɡleɪz/ verb
noun (Verb) To fit (a window or door) with glass; to overlay with a smooth, glossy coating.
(Of eyes) To become dull, lackluster, or glassy. (Noun) A smooth, glossy coating (e.g., on pottery or food). (动词) 上釉；上光；给（窗户）装玻璃 (名词) 釉；涂层；玻璃质 14 grapple /ˈɡræpəl/ verb
noun (Verb) To engage in a close fight or struggle without weapons; to wrestle.
To struggle to deal with or overcome (a difficulty or question). (Noun) A hook or iron claw used to seize or hold things. (动词) 搏斗；扭打；努力克服 (名词) 抓钩；扭打 15 infuse /ɪnˈfjuːz/ verb To fill or cause to be filled with a feeling or quality.
To steep or soak (tea, herbs, etc.) in liquid to extract the flavor or properties. 注入；鼓舞；灌输
浸泡；泡制

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2025-11-11

1 interlocutor /ˌɪntərˈlɒkjətər/ noun A person who takes part in a dialogue or conversation. 对话者；交谈者 2 divine /dɪˈvaɪn/ adjective
verb
noun (Adjective) Of, from, or like God or a god.
Excellent; delightful (informal). (Verb) To discover (something) by guesswork or intuition.
(Noun) A clergyman or theologian. (形容词) 神的；神圣的；天赐的；极好的 (动词) 猜测；领悟；预言 (名词) 神学家；牧师 3 wary /ˈweəri/ adjective Feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems. 警惕的；谨慎的；小心的 4 unwieldy /ʌnˈwiːldi/ adjective Difficult to move or handle because of its size, shape, or weight.
Too big or complex to manage easily. 笨重的；难操控的
庞大而复杂的；不便的 5 dent /dent/ noun
verb (Noun) A slight hollow in a surface caused by a blow or pressure.
An adverse impression or effect. (Verb) To put a dent in (something); to make a negative impression on. (名词) 凹痕；削弱；损害 (动词) 使凹陷；削弱；损害 6 prenatal /ˌpriːˈneɪtl/ adjective Before birth; during or relating to pregnancy. 产前的；胎儿期的 7 pesticide /ˈpestɪsaɪd/ noun A substance used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants or to animals. 杀虫剂；农药 8 squeal /skwiːl/ verb
noun (Verb) To make a long, high-pitched cry or sound.
(Informal) To inform on someone to the police; to tell a secret. (Noun) A long, loud, high-pitched cry. (动词) 发出长而尖的声音；尖叫；（非正式）告密 (名词) 尖叫声 9 abdominal /æbˈdɒmɪnl/ adjective Relating to or situated in the abdomen (belly). 腹部的 10 cryptic /ˈkrɪptɪk/ adjective Having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure; enigmatic. 隐秘的；含义模糊的；费解的 11 terrestrial /təˈrestriəl/ adjective
noun (Adjective) Of, on, or relating to the earth.
(Of an animal or plant) Living on or in the ground; not aquatic, arboreal, or aerial. (Noun) An inhabitant of the earth. (形容词) 地球的；陆地的；尘世的 (名词) 地球生物；尘世居民 12 cameo /ˈkæmioʊ/ noun A piece of jewelry carved in relief.
A short descriptive literary sketch.
A brief, non-speaking appearance by a famous actor in a film or play. 浮雕宝石；客串（或简短露面）；短文 13 acrimony /ˈækrɪməni/ noun Bitterness or ill feeling; hostility. 尖酸刻薄；刻毒；敌意 14 deplete /dɪˈpliːt/ verb To use up the supply or resources of (something); to empty. 耗尽；使空虚；大量减少 15 freckle /ˈfrekəl/ noun
verb (Noun) A small patch of light brown color on the skin, often heightened by sun exposure. (Verb) To develop or cover with freckles. (名词) 雀斑；斑点 (动词) 生雀斑；布满斑点

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2025-11-10

1 bettermost /ˈbetərmoʊst/ adjective Best; superior; top quality (archaic or regional usage). 最好的；最优秀的（古语或方言） 2 mentor /ˈmentɔːr/ noun
verb (Noun) An experienced person in a company or educational institution who trains and advises new employees or students. (Verb) To advise or train (someone). (名词) 导师；指导者 (动词) 指导；当...的导师 3 exploit /ɪkˈsplɔɪt/
/ˈeksplɔɪt/ verb
noun (Verb) To use (a person or situation) in an unfair or selfish way; to benefit unfairly from the work of someone else. To make full use of and derive benefit from (a resource).
(Noun) A bold or daring feat. (动词) 剥削；利用；开发 (名词) 功绩；英勇行为 4 cultured /ˈkʌltʃərd/ adjective Characterized by refined taste and manners and good education; intellectual.
Grown or raised in artificial conditions (e.g., cultured pearls). 有教养的；有文化的
人工培养的；养殖的 5 bemusement /bɪˈmjuːzmənt/ noun The state of being puzzled, confused, or mildly surprised. 困惑；茫然不解 6 tint /tɪnt/ noun
verb (Noun) A shade or variety of a color; a faint color. (Verb) To color slightly; to apply a hint of color to. (名词) 色调；浅色 (动词) 给...着色；染发 7 bestride /bɪˈstraɪd/ verb To sit astride on (something); to straddle.
To tower over; dominate (Archaic). 跨骑；跨越；横跨
（古）耸立于...之上；支配 8 gravy /ˈɡreɪvi/ noun A sauce made from the juices that run off meat during cooking.
Extra money or profit that is unexpected or easily acquired (informal). 肉汁；卤汁
额外收益；意外之财（非正式） 9 specious /ˈspiːʃəs/ adjective Superficially plausible, but actually wrong; deceptively attractive. 似是而非的；华而不实的；徒有其表的 10 sporadic /spəˈrædɪk/ adjective Occurring at irregular intervals or only in a few places; scattered or isolated. 偶发的；间歇性的；零星的 11 sedulous /ˈsedjələs/ adjective (Of a person or action) Showing dedication and diligence; industrious. 勤勉的；勤奋的；孜孜不倦的 12 speculative /ˈspekjələtɪv/ adjective Engaged in or involving speculation (financial risk).
Based on conjecture rather than knowledge; theoretical. 投机的；冒险的
推测性的；理论性的 13 perk /pɜːrk/ verb
noun (Verb) To become more cheerful, lively, or vigorous (often *perk up*).
To filter (coffee) in a percolator. (Noun) A benefit or privilege received as a result of one's job; a "perquisite". (动词) 活跃起来；振作起来；渗透 (名词) 额外津贴；福利 14 expulsion /ɪkˈspʌlʃən/ noun The action of forcing someone to leave an organization or place; banishment.
The process of driving or forcing out. 驱逐；开除
排出；喷出 15 faucet /ˈfɔːsɪt/ noun A device by which a flow of liquid or gas from a pipe or container can be controlled; a tap (mainly North American usage). 水龙头；旋塞（主用于北美）

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2025-11-09

1 artisan /ˈɑːrtɪzən/ noun A worker in a skilled trade, especially one that involves making things by hand. 工匠；手艺人 2 abrasive /əˈbreɪsɪv/ adjective
noun (Adjective) Causing abrasion (scraping or wearing away).
Harsh or rough in manner. (Noun) A substance used for grinding or polishing. (形容词) 磨损的；粗糙的；态度粗暴的 (名词) 磨料 3 quadrant /ˈkwɒdrənt/ noun Each of four parts of a circle, plane, or region, divided by two perpendicular lines or planes. 四分之一圆周；象限；区域 4 tract /trækt/ noun An area of indefinite extent, typically a large one (e.g., a tract of land).
A short treatise or pamphlet, especially on a religious or political subject.
A system of organs or tissues (e.g., digestive tract). 大片土地；小册子（尤指宣传品）；（体内的）道，束 5 rove /roʊv/ verb To wander about without any definite destination; roam. 漫游；流浪；漂泊 6 smother /ˈsmʌðər/ verb To kill (someone) by covering their face so they cannot breathe; suffocate.
To cover thickly or completely.
To suppress (a feeling or action). 使窒息；闷熄；厚厚地覆盖；抑制 7 impede /ɪmˈpiːd/ verb To delay or obstruct the progress of (something). 阻碍；妨碍；阻止 8 hilt /hɪlt/ noun The handle of a weapon or tool, especially a sword or dagger. （剑、刀等的）柄，把手 9 supple /ˈsʌpəl/ adjective
verb (Adjective) Bending and moving easily and gracefully; flexible.
Readily adaptable. (Verb) To make pliant or flexible. (形容词) 柔软的；灵活的；易适应的 (动词) 使柔软 10 snarl /snɑːrl/ verb
noun (Verb) (Of an animal) To make an aggressive growl with bared teeth.
To speak in an angry or aggressive manner. (Noun) A tangled mess (e.g., a traffic snarl). (动词) 咆哮；怒吼；缠结 (名词) 咆哮声；混乱状态（如交通堵塞） 11 irrespective /ˌɪrɪˈspektɪv/ adverb Used in the phrase "irrespective of" meaning without regard to; regardless of. (通常与 of 连用) 不顾；不考虑；无论 12 strained /streɪnd/ adjective Done with effort; not natural or spontaneous; forced (e.g., strained laughter).
Tense or awkward (of a relationship or situation). 不自然的；勉强的；紧张的；不和睦的 13 allay /əˈleɪ/ verb To diminish or put at rest (fear, suspicion, or worry); to calm. 减轻（恐惧、担忧）；消除；使平静 14 lethal /ˈliːθəl/ adjective Sufficient to cause death; deadly. 致命的；致死的 15 invigorate /ɪnˈvɪɡəreɪt/ verb To give strength or energy to. 使精力充沛；使振奋；鼓舞

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2025-11-08

1 kindred /ˈkɪndrɪd/ noun
adjective (Noun) One's family and relations; relatives. (Adjective) Similar in kind; related; having a similar character or origin. (名词) 亲属；亲戚 (形容词) 同类的；有关系的；相似的 2 handstand /ˈhændstænd/ noun An act of supporting the body on the hands with the trunk and legs balanced in the air. 倒立 3 rustle /ˈrʌsəl/ verb
noun (Verb) To make a soft, muffled crackling sound, like that of dry leaves or paper.
To steal livestock, especially cattle. (Noun) A soft, dry sound of movement. (动词) 沙沙作响；偷窃（牲畜） (名词) 沙沙声 4 sibling /ˈsɪblɪŋ/ noun Each of two or more children having one or both parents in common; a brother or sister. 兄弟姐妹；同胞 5 premiere /prɪˈmɪər/ noun
verb (Noun) The first performance of a play, film, opera, etc. (Verb) To perform a work for the first time. (名词) 初次公演；首映 (动词) 初次公演 6 rocker /ˈrɒkər/ noun A curved piece of wood or metal on which something (like a chair) rocks.
A performer or enthusiast of rock music. 摇杆；摇椅
摇滚乐手/爱好者 7 spurious /ˈspjʊəriəs/ adjective Not being what it purports to be; false or fake.
(Of a line of reasoning) Apparently but not actually valid. 假的；伪造的；欺骗性的
貌似正确的（但错误的） 8 randy /ˈrændɪ/ adjective (Informal, sometimes humorous) Feeling or expressing strong sexual desire. (非正式) 好色的；发情的 9 generate /ˈdʒenəreɪt/ verb To produce or create (something).
To produce (energy, especially electricity). 产生；发生；引起
发电 10 sacrament /ˈsækrəmənt/ noun (Christianity) A religious ceremony or ritual regarded as imparting divine grace (e.g., baptism, communion). 圣事；圣礼 11 brace /breɪs/ noun
verb (Noun) A device fitted to a part of the body to support or protect it.
A pair of something. (Verb) To prepare (oneself) for something difficult or unpleasant; to make (something) stronger or firmer. (名词) 支架；绷带；一副 (动词) 准备；支撑；加固 12 choppy /ˈtʃɒpi/ adjective (Of water) Forming small waves that move in different directions; rough.
Characterized by abrupt or sudden movements or transitions (e.g., choppy writing). 波涛汹涌的；波浪起伏的
断断续续的；不连贯的 13 confederate /kənˈfedərət/ adjective
noun
verb (Adjective) United in a league or alliance. (Noun) An accomplice; a person one works with, especially in a secret or illegal activity. (Verb) To join together in a confederacy. (形容词) 同盟的；联合的 (名词) 同谋；同伙；盟友 (动词) 结盟 14 convoy /ˈkɒnvɔɪ/ noun
verb (Noun) A group of ships or vehicles traveling together, typically with an escort for protection. (Verb) To escort or accompany (someone or something), often for protection. (名词) 护卫队；车队；船队 (动词) 护送；伴随 15 crease /kriːs/ noun
verb (Noun) A line or ridge produced on paper or cloth by folding, pressing, or crushing.
A wrinkle, especially on the face. (Verb) To make a crease in (something); to become creased. (名词) 褶痕；折缝；皱纹 (动词) 弄皱；起皱

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2025-11-07

1 frenzy /ˈfrenzɪ/ noun
verb A state of uncontrolled excitement or wild emotion.
A period of wild, agitated activity.
(Verb) To drive into a state of frenzy or make frantic. 狂热；狂乱；激动不安
狂暴行动（的时期）
（动词）使狂乱 2 recur /rɪˈkɜːr/ verb To happen or occur again repeatedly or intermittently.
(Of a thought, memory, or image) To return to the mind. 再发生；周期性重现
（想法等）再次浮现 3 secrete /sɪˈkriːt/ verb (Biology) To produce and release (a substance) from a cell or gland.
To conceal or hide (something) in a secret place. 分泌
隐藏；藏匿 4 raft /rɑːft/ noun
verb A flat buoyant structure of logs or planks used as a boat.
A large number or collection of something (often followed by 'of').
(Verb) To travel or transport on a raft. 筏；救生筏
大量；许多
（动词）乘筏 5 forum /ˈfɔːrəm/ noun A place, meeting, or medium where ideas and views on a particular issue can be exchanged.
The public square or marketplace of an ancient Roman city (Forum Romanum). 论坛；讨论会
（古罗马）集会地；广场 6 abject /ˈæbdʒekt/ adjective (Of a situation or condition) Extremely bad, unpleasant, and degrading; utterly hopeless.
(Of a person or their conduct) Completely without pride or dignity; servile; wretched. 极度的；悲惨的；可怜的
卑鄙的；下贱的；奴颜婢膝的 7 accede /əkˈsiːd/ verb To agree to a demand, request, or treaty (usually followed by 'to').
To take up an office or position, especially a throne. 同意；答应（要求等）
就任；登基 8 adjourn /əˈdʒɜːrn/ verb To break off (a meeting, legal case, or game) with the intention of resuming it later.
(Informal) To go to another place, typically for refreshment. 休会；休庭；延期
（非正式）转移（到另一地方） 9 aggregate /ˈæɡrɪɡeɪt/ noun
adjective
verb A whole formed by combining several separate elements.
Formed or calculated by the combination of many separate units.
(Verb) To form or collect into a mass or whole. 总数；集合体；骨料（沙石等）
总计的；集合的
（动词）聚集；合计 10 airy /ˈeəri/ adjective Having plenty of fresh air; spacious and well-ventilated.
Light and delicate.
Casual, light-hearted, or unconcerned. 通风好的；宽敞的
轻盈的；缥缈的
不经意的；漫不经心的 11 allay /əˈleɪ/ verb To diminish or put at rest (fear, suspicion, or worry).
To relieve or lessen (pain or hunger). 减轻；缓解（恐惧、担忧）
平息；消除（饥渴） 12 amnesia /æmˈniːziə/ noun Partial or total loss of memory, usually resulting from disease, injury, or psychological trauma. 失忆症；健忘症 13 aquarium /əˈkweəriəm/ noun A transparent tank of water in which fish and other water creatures and plants are kept.
A public building where living aquatic animals and plants are exhibited. 水族箱；鱼缸
水族馆 14 arthritis /ɑːrˈθraɪtɪs/ noun Inflammation of a joint or joints, causing pain, stiffness, and swelling. 关节炎 15 artifice /ˈɑːrtɪfɪs/ noun Clever or cunning devices or expedients, especially as used to trick or deceive others; trickery.
Ingenuity; skill. 诡计；欺骗
巧妙；精巧

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2025-11-06

IndexWordPronunciationPart(s) of SpeechExplanationTranslation in Chinese 1 antidote /ˈæntidəʊt/ noun

A medicine or other remedy for counteracting the effects of poison.

Something that counteracts an unwelcome feeling or situation.

解药；对抗剂

矫正方法；消除因素

2 negotiable /nɪˈɡoʊʃiəbəl/ adjective

Open to discussion or modification; able to be changed by agreement.

Able to be traversed or passed through (e.g., a path).

(Finance) Legally transferable to another owner (e.g., a check).

可协商的；可谈判的

可通行的

可转让的

3 amplifiable /ˌæmplɪˈfaɪəbəl/ adjective Capable of being increased in size, strength, intensity, or volume. 可放大的；可增强的 4 ovation /oʊˈveɪʃən/ noun A sustained and enthusiastic burst of applause from an audience; a standing ovation. 热烈鼓掌；欢呼 5 stipulate /ˈstɪpjuleɪt/ verb

To demand or specify (a requirement) typically as part of a bargain or agreement.

To make an explicit requirement.

规定；约定

保证；明确要求

6 utilitarian /ˌjuːtɪlɪˈteəriən/

adjective

noun

Designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive; valuing function over aesthetics.

Relating to the belief that the greatest good is for the greatest number (Utilitarianism).

A person who believes in the philosophy of Utilitarianism.

实用的；功利主义的

功利主义者

7 wrest /rest/ verb

To forcibly pull (something) from a person's grasp.

To seize power or control by force or effort.

To take or extract (meaning, consent, etc.) with effort or difficulty.

挣脱；猛夺

费力取得；强行攫取

8 voluble /ˈvɒljʊbəl/ adjective

Speaking or spoken incessantly and fluently; talkative.

(Archaic) Easily turning or rolling.

健谈的；滔滔不绝的

易滚动的

9 espouse /ɪˈspaʊz/ verb

To adopt or give support to (a cause, belief, or way of life).

(Archaic) To marry.

拥护；支持；信奉

（古）嫁娶

10 tractable /ˈtræktəbəl/ adjective

(Of a person or animal) Easy to control or influence; docile.

(Of a problem or process) Easy to deal with or manage.

易驾驭的；温顺的

易处理的

11 maze /meɪz/ noun

A complex system of paths or tunnels designed to confuse those who try to find a way through; a labyrinth.

A state of confusion or bewilderment.

迷宫

困惑；混乱

12 ointment /ˈɔɪntmənt/ noun A smooth, oily preparation rubbed onto the skin for medicinal or cosmetic purposes; a salve. 药膏；软膏 13 hotbed /ˈhɒtbɛd/ noun

An environment providing ideal conditions for the growth or development of something, especially something bad.

A bed of earth covered with glass and heated by fermenting manure for propagating plants.

温床；发源地

（园艺）暖床

14 alleviate /əˈliːvieɪt/ verb To make suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe; to relieve or lighten. 减轻；缓解；缓和 15 abhor /əbˈhɔːr/ verb To regard with disgust and hatred; to loathe. 憎恨；厌恶；痛恨

2025-11-05

1 orator /ˈɔːrətər/ noun A public speaker, especially one who is eloquent or skilled.
(Law) A plaintiff in a case in a court of equity. 演说家；雄辩家
（法律）原告 2 simulate /ˈsɪmjuleɪt/ verb To imitate the appearance or character of (something).
To produce a computer model of (a process or phenomenon). 模仿；假装；冒充
模拟 3 suitor /ˈsuːtər/ noun A man who pursues a relationship with a woman, with the intention of marriage; a wooer.
A person who sues in a court of law; a litigant. 求婚者；追求者
起诉人；诉讼当事人 4 undercharge /ˌʌndərˈtʃɑːrdʒ/ verb To charge someone less than the correct or usual price for something.
To load or fill with less than the full or proper amount. 少收费；要价过低
装药量不足 5 mastery /ˈmæstəri/ noun Comprehensive knowledge or skill in a subject or practice; expertise.
Control or superiority over someone or something. 精通；熟练
控制；统治 6 alcoholism /ˈælkəhɒlɪzəm/ noun A chronic, progressive, potentially fatal disorder characterized by excessive and compulsive consumption of alcoholic beverages. 酗酒；酒精中毒 7 amphibious /æmˈfɪbiəs/ adjective Relating to, or adapted for, both land and water.
Involving combined action by military forces on land, sea, and air. 两栖的
水陆两用的（军事） 8 anew /əˈnuː/ adverb In a new or different, typically more positive, way.
Again; once more. 以新的方式；重新
再次 9 arsenal /ˈɑːrsənəl/ noun A collection of weapons and military equipment.
A place where weapons and military equipment are stored or manufactured. 军械库；兵工厂
（统称）武器 10 brash /bræʃ/ adjective Self-assertive in a rude, noisy, or overbearing way; impudent.
Strong, harsh, or loud (used to describe colors or sounds). 鲁莽的；无礼的；过于自信的
俗丽的；刺耳的 11 diarrhea /ˌdaɪəˈriːə/ noun An intestinal disorder characterized by frequent and watery bowel movements. 腹泻 12 fervent /ˈfɜːrvənt/ adjective Having or displaying a passionate intensity; highly enthusiastic.
Extremely hot; glowing. 炽热的；热情的
酷热的 13 gusto /ˈɡʌstoʊ/ noun Great enthusiasm and enjoyment in doing something; zest. 兴致；热情；津津有味 14 hump /hʌmp/ noun
verb A rounded raised mass of earth or land; a protuberance on the back (e.g., of a camel).
To carry a heavy object, especially on one's back (informal).
To bend or arch one's back. 隆起；驼峰；难关
背负；艰难地前进
弓起 15 inflict /ɪnˈflɪkt/ verb To cause (something harmful or unpleasant) to be suffered by someone or something.
To impose (a penalty or punishment). 使遭受；使承受（痛苦、伤害）
施加（惩罚）

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2025-11-04

1 transcript /ˈtrænskrɪpt/ noun A written or printed version of something, such as a speech, a conversation, or academic records. 成绩单，副本 1 transcript /ˈtrænskrɪpt/ verb To make a written or printed copy of something; to transcribe. 抄写，转录 2 bettermost /ˈbɛtərˌməʊst/ adjective Of the highest quality or standard; better than all others. 最好的，最佳的 3 bemuddle /bɪˈmʌdəl/ verb To confuse or bewilder someone; to muddle or make something unclear. 使困惑，混乱 4 vacuate /ˈvækjʊeɪt/ verb To empty something, especially a building, of its contents or people; to evacuate. 撤离，排空 5 blues /bluːz/ noun A style of music that originated from African American folk music; a feeling of sadness or melancholy. 忧郁，蓝调音乐 5 blues /bluːz/ noun (plural) Feelings of depression or sadness. 沮丧，低落 6 favourable /ˈfeɪvərəbl/ adjective Indicating or showing approval, support, or positive results; advantageous or beneficial. 有利的，支持的 7 NASA /ˈnæsə/ noun The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, a U.S. government agency responsible for space exploration and research. 美国国家航空航天局 8 aberrant /ˈæbərənt/ adjective Departing from the normal or typical course; abnormal or deviant. 异常的，偏离常规的 9 abide /əˈbaɪd/ verb To endure or tolerate something; to remain in a place or state for a long time; to comply with or act according to rules or laws. 忍受，遵守 10 abiding /əˈbaɪdɪŋ/ adjective Lasting or enduring for a long time; steadfast or constant in nature. 持久的，永恒的 11 abstain /æbˈsteɪn/ verb To deliberately avoid or refrain from doing something, especially something enjoyable or harmful. 戒除，避免 12 abstention /æbˈstɛnʃən/ noun The act of abstaining, especially from voting or taking part in a particular activity. 弃权，戒除 13 accomplice /əˈkʌmplɪs/ noun A person who helps another commit a crime or wrongdoing. 同谋，帮凶 14 adorn /əˈdɔːrn/ verb To decorate or add beauty to something, typically by adding ornaments or embellishments. 装饰，点缀

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2025-11-03

1 scum /skʌm/ noun A layer of dirt or unwanted material that forms on the surface of a liquid; a contemptible or undesirable person or group. 浮渣，渣滓 1 scum /skʌm/ verb To form a layer of scum on the surface of a liquid. 形成浮渣 2 nomadic /nəʊˈmædɪk/ adjective Relating to or characteristic of nomads; wandering or moving from place to place, often without a permanent home. 游牧的，流浪的 3 damsel /ˈdæmzəl/ noun An unmarried young woman, typically one who is in a somewhat archaic or literary context; a girl or maiden. 年轻未婚女子 4 yeoman /ˈjəʊmən/ noun A man holding and cultivating a small estate; a farmer who owns and works on his own land; historically a servant in a noble household. 农场主，卫兵 5 vignette /vɪnˈjɛt/ noun A brief, evocative description, account, or episode; a small illustration or portrait, especially in a book or story. 小插图，简短描述 6 idyllic /ɪˈdɪlɪk/ adjective Describing a scene or experience as peaceful, perfect, or charming, typically in a rustic or countryside setting; blissfully happy. 田园诗般的，悠闲的 7 arsenal /ˈɑːsənəl/ noun A place where weapons and ammunition are stored; a collection of weapons or military equipment; a resource or supply of something useful. 军械库，武器库 8 alleviate /əˈlɪvieɪt/ verb To make a situation or pain less severe or more bearable; to relieve or ease something. 减轻，缓解 9 gnarled /ˈnɑːld/ adjective Twisted and contorted, often due to age or harsh conditions; typically used to describe trees, hands, or surfaces. 扭曲的，粗糙的 10 frenzy /ˈfrɛnzi/ noun A state of wild excitement, agitation, or violent emotion; a period of uncontrolled or frenzied activity. 狂乱，狂热 10 frenzy /ˈfrɛnzi/ verb To drive someone into a state of wild excitement or agitation. 使发狂，使狂热 11 flamboyant /flæmˈbɔɪənt/ adjective Having a strikingly bold, elaborate, or extravagant appearance; attention-grabbing or showy in style or behavior. 华丽的，炫耀的 12 glaze /ɡleɪz/ verb To cover or coat something with a shiny surface; to apply a glossy finish to food or an object. 上釉，涂光泽 12 glaze /ɡleɪz/ noun A smooth, glossy coating applied to food or ceramics; a layer of thin, translucent covering, such as on a window. 釉，光泽 13 abhor /əbˈhɔːr/ verb To regard with disgust and hatred; to detest or loathe something intensely. 痛恨，厌恶 14 grapple /ˈɡræpl/ verb To struggle or wrestle with something physically or mentally; to try to deal with or overcome a difficult situation or problem. 抓住，搏斗 14 grapple /ˈɡræpl/ noun A struggle or fight, especially one involving close physical contact; a problem or issue that requires effort to resolve. 搏斗，扭打 15 fracture /ˈfræktʃər/ verb To break or cause something to break, especially a bone or solid material; to fracture or shatter. 打破，折断 15 fracture /ˈfræktʃər/ noun A crack, break, or rupture in a hard object or material, particularly bones or other solid substances. 骨折，裂缝

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2025-11-02

IndexWordPronunciationPart(s) of SpeechExplanationTranslation in Chinese 1 underdog /ˈʌndərdɔːɡ/ noun A person or group who is expected to lose in a contest or conflict; one at a disadvantage. 处于劣势者；弱者 2 fend /fend/ verb

To manage or look after oneself without help (often fend for oneself).

To defend or ward off (an attack or blow).

照料；应付；自谋生计

抵挡；避开

3 hillock /ˈhɪlək/ noun A small, natural hill or mound. 小山；小丘 4 masquerade /ˌmæskəˈreɪd/

noun

verb

A party, dance, or other festive gathering of people wearing masks and disguised costumes.

To pretend to be someone or something else; to put on a false appearance.

化装舞会；伪装

伪装；假扮

5 transcript /ˈtrænskrɪpt/ noun

A written or typed copy of recorded matter (e.g., speech or conversation).

An official document listing a student's courses and grades.

抄本；副本

成绩单

6 perish /ˈperɪʃ/ verb

To die, especially in a violent or sudden way.

To suffer destruction or ruin.

死亡；消亡

毁坏；腐烂

7 vacuate /ˈvækjʊˌeɪt/ verb To empty, vacate, or make void (Archaic or rare usage, generally replaced by evacuate or empty). 腾空；使空虚 8 wean /wiːn/ verb

To accustom an infant or young mammal to food other than its mother's milk.

To detach someone from a dependency, habit, or interest.

（给婴儿）断奶

使（某人）戒除

9 nonmaterial /ˌnɒnməˈtɪəriəl/ adjective Not consisting of or concerned with physical matter; spiritual or intellectual. 非物质的；精神上的 10 duet /djuːˈet/

noun

verb

A musical composition or performance for two performers.

An action or activity performed by two people.

To perform a duet.

二重奏；二重唱

双人活动

演奏二重奏

11 draftsman /ˈdræftsmən/ noun

A person whose job is to make detailed technical plans or drawings (e.g., for machinery or buildings).

A person who composes or writes documents, especially official or legal ones.

绘图员；制图师

起草人

12 leachate /ˈliːtʃeɪt/ noun Water or liquid that has filtered through a material (e.g., landfill waste) and dissolved soluble materials from it. 渗滤液；沥出液 13 banish /ˈbænɪʃ/ verb

To expel someone from a place, country, or community by authoritative decree; exile.

To get rid of something (e.g., a thought or feeling).

流放；驱逐

消除；排除

14 jumble /ˈdʒʌmbəl/

noun

verb

A confused or disorderly mass or collection of things; a muddle.

To mix in a confused or disorderly way; to throw together haphazardly.

混乱；杂乱的一堆

混杂；使混乱

15 quiver /ˈkwɪvər/

verb

noun

To tremble or shake with a slight rapid motion (often from emotion or cold).

A slight trembling movement.

A case for carrying arrows.

颤抖；震动

颤动；颤音

箭筒

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1 lineage /ˈlɪniɪdʒ/ noun The descendants of the successive generations of the same family; ancestry.
The succession or transmission of characteristics from ancestor to descendant; tradition. 血统；世系
传承；沿袭 2 communion /kəˈmjuːniən/ noun Intimate sharing or exchange of thoughts, feelings, or ideas.
(Especially in Christianity) a Christian sacrament; the service of Christian worship at which bread and wine are consecrated and shared.
The act of sharing something in common. 交通；心灵相通
圣餐；圣体
共享；共同拥有 3 taunt /tɔːnt/ noun
verb
adjective
adverb An insulting or mocking remark or jibes.
To reproach or challenge someone with a sarcastic or mocking manner.
Tall; high (nautical term, referring to masts or spars).
Up tautly; stretched tightly (nautical term, used in phrases like 'taunt up'). 讥讽；嘲笑
嘲弄；奚落
（桅杆）很高的
扯满风帆；拉紧地 4 florid /ˈflɔːrɪd/ adjective Having a red or flushed complexion.
Elaborately or excessively intricate or complicated (especially of style or language); showy. 红润的
华丽的；过分装饰的 5 nominal /ˈnɒmɪnəl/ adjective Relating to or constituting a name only; existing in name only.
Very small in amount compared to what would be expected or needed; trivial. 名义上的；有名无实的
微不足道的；象征性的 6 cocaine /koʊˈkeɪn/ noun A powerfully addictive stimulant drug derived from the leaves of the coca plant. 可卡因 7 partake /pɑːrˈteɪk/ verb To have a share or portion of (something, especially food or drink).
To participate in an activity or enterprise. 分享；吃喝
参与；加入 8 hump /hʌmp/ noun
verb A rounded protuberance, especially on an animal's back.
To carry (something heavy or awkward) on one's back or shoulders; to overcome a difficulty (informal). 隆起；驼峰
背负；度过难关 9 painstaking /peɪnzˈteɪkɪŋ/ adjective Done with or employing great care and thoroughness; meticulous. 费尽心思的；刻苦的 10 infuse /ɪnˈfjuːz/ verb To fill or cause to be filled with a feeling or quality.
To steep or soak (tea, herbs, etc.) in hot water to extract the flavor or medicinal properties. 注入；鼓舞
浸泡；泡制 11 definitive /dɪˈfɪnətɪv/ adjective
noun Done or reached decisively and with authority; final.
Accurately describing or identifying something; authoritative.
A definitive answer or ruling. 明确的；决定性的
权威性的；最终的
决定性因素 12 mercenary /ˈmɜːrsɪnəri/ adjective
noun Primarily concerned with money or material reward.
A soldier who is hired to fight in a foreign army. 唯利是图的
雇佣兵 13 virtuous /ˈvɜːrtʃuəs/ adjective Having or showing high moral standards.
(Archaic) having excellent properties or efficacy. 善良的；有道德的
（古）有功效的 14 icing /ˈaɪsɪŋ/ noun
verb (present participle/gerund) A sweet, creamy glaze made of sugar and water or milk, used to coat cakes or cookies; frosting.
The formation of ice on surfaces (e.g., aircraft).
The act of covering with icing or cooling/freezing. 糖衣；糖霜
结冰；覆冰
给...上糖衣；冷却（动词形式） 15 acquiesce /ˌækwɪˈes/ verb
adjective (derived from acquiescent) To accept something reluctantly but without protest.
To comply passively.
(Implied meaning, derived from 'acquiescent') Showing passive agreement or consent. 默许；默认
顺从
默认的；默许的（状态）

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