2026-01-31

1 hoary /ˈhɔːri/ adj Grayish-white; old and trite. 灰白的；古老的；陈腐的 2 exotic /ɪɡˈzɒtɪk/ adj Originating in or characteristic of a distant foreign country. 异国的；外来的；奇异的 3 ejaculate /ɪˈdʒækjuleɪt/ verb To say something quickly and suddenly; or to eject semen from the body. 突然叫喊；射出 4 verve /vɜːv/ noun Vigor and spirit or enthusiasm. 神韵；活力；热情 5 oracle /ˈɒrəkl/ noun A priest or priestess acting as a medium through whom advice or prophecy was sought from the gods. 神谕；圣贤；预言者 6 flock /flɒk/ noun/verb A number of birds or mammals feeding or traveling together; to gather or move in a crowd. 群；聚集 7 comrade /ˈkɒmreɪd/ noun A colleague or a fellow member of an organization; a companion. 同志；伙伴 8 circadian /sɜːˈkeɪdiən/ adj (Of biological processes) recurring naturally on a twenty-four-hour cycle. 昼夜节律的；生理节奏的 9 surpass /səˈpɑːs/ verb To exceed; to be greater than. 超过；优于 10 growl /ɡraʊl/ verb/noun (Of an animal) to make a low guttural sound of hostility in the throat. 咆哮；低声吼叫 11 lessor /leˈsɔː(r)/ noun A person who leases or lets a property to another; a landlord. 出租人 12 venomous /ˈvenəməs/ adj (Of an animal) capable of injecting venom by means of a bite or sting; full of malice. 有毒的；恶毒的 13 dowry /ˈdaʊri/ noun Property or money brought by a bride to her husband on their marriage. 嫁妆；天资 14 plumb /plʌm/ verb/adv/noun To measure the depth of water; exactly or vertically. 探测；垂直的；铅锤 15 incoherent /ˌɪnkəʊˈhɪərənt/ adj (Of spoken or written language) expressed in a confusing and unclear way. 语无伦次的；不连贯的

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2026-01-30

1 actuality /ˌæktʃuˈæləti/ noun Existing in fact or reality; actual conditions or facts. 现状；现实 2 cowardice /ˈkaʊədɪs/ noun Lack of bravery or courage. 胆怯；懦弱 3 padlock /ˈpædlɒk/ noun/verb A detachable lock hanging by a pivoted hook on an object. 挂锁；用挂锁锁住 4 materialize /məˈtɪəriəlaɪz/ verb To become real or happen as expected; to appear suddenly in bodily form. 实现；显现 5 ruddy /ˈrʌdi/ adj (Of a person's face) having a healthy red color; reddish. 红润的；鲜红的 6 desolation /ˌdesəˈleɪʃn/ noun A state of complete emptiness, loneliness, or destruction. 荒芜；凄凉 7 inhumane /ˌɪnhjuːˈmeɪn/ adj Lacking humanity, kindness, or compassion; cruel. 不近人情的；残忍的 8 proverb /ˈprɒvɜːb/ noun A short, well-known pithy saying, stating a general truth or piece of advice. 谚语；格言 9 hasten /ˈheɪsn/ verb To move or act with speed; to cause something to happen sooner. 加速；赶快 10 aggravation /ˌæɡrəˈveɪʃn/ noun The state of becoming worse or more serious; or an annoyance. 恶化；恼怒 11 vernacular /vəˈnækjələ(r)/ noun/adj The language or dialect spoken by the ordinary people in a particular country or region. 方言；本土的；白话 12 contestant /kənˈtestənt/ noun A person who takes part in a contest or competition. 竞争者；选手 13 tenement /ˈtenəmənt/ noun A room or a set of rooms forming a separate residence within a house or block of apartments. 廉租公寓；住房 14 injurious /ɪnˈdʒʊəriəs/ adj Causing or likely to cause damage or harm. 有害的；侮辱的 15 fowl /faʊl/ noun A bird, such as a chicken, used for food or eggs. 家禽；鸟

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2026-01-29

1 cache /kæʃ/ n., v. a hidden or stored supply of something; to store something for future use 缓存；隐藏的储藏 2 confinement /kənˈfaɪnmənt/ n. the state of being restricted or held within boundaries, often referring to imprisonment or restriction of movement 限制；监禁 3 savor /ˈseɪvər/ v., n. to enjoy or appreciate something to the fullest, especially flavor or experience; a distinctive taste or smell 品尝；享受；滋味 4 sierra /siˈɛrə/ n. a mountain range, typically with jagged peaks 山脉 5 backdrop /ˈbækˌdrɒp/ n. the background scenery or setting of an event or situation 背景；幕布 6 centennial /sɛnˈtɛniəl/ adj., n. relating to a 100-year anniversary or event; a 100-year period 百年纪念的；百年纪念 7 coax /koʊks/ v. to gently persuade or encourage someone to do something 哄劝；巧妙地引导 8 eloquence /ˈɛləkwəns/ n. fluent or persuasive speaking or writing 雄辩；口才 9 thorny /ˈθɔːrni/ adj. full of difficulties or problems; having thorns or prickles 多刺的；棘手的 10 horrified /ˈhɔːrəfaɪd/ adj. filled with fear, shock, or disgust 惊恐的；吓坏的 11 grandiose /ˈɡrændioʊs/ adj. impressive or magnificent in appearance or style, but often exaggerated or pretentious 宏伟的；浮夸的 12 boarding pass /ˈbɔːrdɪŋ pæs/ n. a document or electronic form that gives a passenger permission to board a flight 登机牌 13 lessee /lɛˈsiː/ n. a person or entity that leases or rents something from a lessor 承租人 14 marshal /ˈmɑːrʃəl/ n., v. an officer of the highest rank in certain forces; to arrange or organize something 元帅；整理；指挥 15 liquidator /ˈlɪkwɪˌdeɪtər/ n. a person or entity responsible for the winding up of a company or organization 清算人；清盘人

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2026-01-28

1 coefficient /ˌkəʊɪˈfɪʃnt/ noun A numerical or constant quantity placed before and multiplying the variable in an algebraic expression. 系数 2 respectability /rɪˌspektəˈbɪləti/ noun The state or quality of being socially acceptable and having a good reputation. 体面；声望 3 heyday /ˈheɪdeɪ/ noun The period of a person's or thing's greatest success, popularity, or vigor. 全盛时期 4 provisional /prəˈvɪʒənl/ adj Arranged or existing for the present, possibly to be changed later. 临时的；暂定的 5 germinate /ˈdʒɜːmɪneɪt/ verb (Of a seed or spore) begin to grow and put out shoots after a period of dormancy. 发芽；发育 6 mountaineering /ˌmaʊntəˈnɪərɪŋ/ noun The sport or activity of climbing mountains. 登山运动 7 theocracy /θiˈɒkrəsi/ noun A system of government in which priests rule in the name of God or a god. 神权政治 8 melodrama /ˈmelədrɑːmə/ noun A sensational dramatic piece with exaggerated characters and exciting events intended to appeal to the emotions. 情节剧；夸张的言行 9 muse /mjuːz/ verb/noun To be absorbed in thought; or a person who is the source of inspiration for a creative artist. 沉思；灵感缪斯 10 perpetrator /ˈpɜːpətreɪtə(r)/ noun A person who carries out a harmful, illegal, or immoral act. 犯罪者；作恶者 11 secretarial /ˌsekrəˈteəriəl/ adj Relating to the work or position of a secretary. 秘书的 12 custard /ˈkʌstəd/ noun A dessert or sauce made from milk, eggs, and sugar. 卡仕达；蛋奶冻 13 diversify /daɪˈvɜːsɪfaɪ/ verb To enlarge or vary the range of products, activities, or investments. 使多样化；分散（投资） 14 nexus /ˈneksəs/ noun A connection or series of connections linking two or more things. 核心；连接；纽带 15 permanence /ˈpɜːmənəns/ noun The state or quality of lasting or remaining unchanged indefinitely. 永久；持久

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2026-01-27

1 finery /ˈfaɪnəri/ 名词 Expensive or ostentatious clothes or decoration. 华丽的服饰；盛装 2 craven /ˈkreɪvn/ 形容词 Contemptibly lacking in courage; cowardly. 胆怯的；懦弱的 3 referendum /ˌrefəˈrendəm/ 名词 A general vote by the electorate on a single political question. 公民投票；全民公决 4 onslaught /ˈɒnslɔːt/ 名词 A fierce or destructive attack. 猛攻；冲击 5 efface /ɪˈfeɪs/ 动词 To erase a mark from a surface; to make oneself appear insignificant. 擦掉；抹去；使不显眼 6 discursive /dɪˈskɜːsɪv/ 形容词 Digressing from subject to subject; rambling. 离题的；散漫的；论证的 7 sunscreen /ˈsʌnskriːn/ 名词 A cream or lotion rubbed onto the skin to protect it from UV rays. 防晒霜 8 garb /ɡɑːb/ 名词/动词 Clothing, especially of a distinctive or special kind. 服装；装束 9 chatroom /ˈtʃætruːm/ 名词 An area on the internet where users can communicate in real time. 聊天室 10 mason /ˈmeɪsn/ 名词 A person skilled in cutting, dressing, and laying stone in buildings. 泥瓦匠；石匠 11 FOB /fɒb/ 名词 A small pocket in trousers for a watch; or a decorative ornament on a watch chain. （西装裤的）表袋；（怀表的）挂饰 12 alchemy /ˈælkəmi/ 名词 The medieval forerunner of chemistry, concerned with turning base metals into gold. 炼金术；魔力 13 acuity /əˈkjuːəti/ 名词 Sharpness or keenness of thought, vision, or hearing. 敏锐；剧烈 14 earl /ɜːl/ 名词 A British nobleman ranking above a viscount and below a marquess. 伯爵 15 greasy /ˈɡriːsi/ 形容词 Smeared with or resembling oil or fat; slippery. 油腻的；多脂的

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2026-01-26

1 cleave /kliːv/ verb To split or sever something, especially along a natural line or grain; or to stick fast to. 劈开；黏着；忠于 2 gregarious /ɡrɪˈɡeəriəs/ adj (Of a person) fond of company; sociable. Or (of animals) living in flocks or loose groups. 爱交际的；群居的 3 repulse /rɪˈpʌls/ verb/noun To drive back an attack or attacking enemy by force; to cause someone to feel intense distaste. 击退；驱逐; 使厌恶 4 flurry /ˈflʌri/ noun/verb A small swirling mass of something, especially snow or leaves; or a sudden period of commotion. 阵风（雪）；慌张；一阵 5 croak /krəʊk/ verb/noun To make a characteristic deep hoarse sound (like a frog); or (slang) to die. （蛙、鸦等）呱呱叫；嘶哑地说 6 musty /ˈmʌsti/ adj Having a stale, moldy, or damp smell. 霉臭的；发霉的 7 laboriously /ləˈbɔːriəsli/ adv In a way that takes considerable time and effort. 艰苦地；费力地 8 heartily /ˈhɑːtɪli/ adv In a physical, energetic, or cheerful way; or to a great degree. 热诚地；尽情地；非常 9 debatable /dɪˈbeɪtəbl/ adj Open to discussion or argument; stimulated by doubt. 有争议的；可争辩的 10 colloquial /kəˈləʊkwiəl/ adj (Of language) used in ordinary or familiar conversation; not formal or literary. 口语的；通俗的 11 bystander /ˈbaɪstændə(r)/ noun A person who is present at an event or incident but does not take part. 旁观者 12 larceny /ˈlɑːsəni/ noun Theft of personal property. 盗窃；盗窃罪 13 strikingly /ˈstraɪkɪŋli/ adv In a way that attracts attention; very unusual or easily noticed. 显著地；引人注目地 14 maple /ˈmeɪpl/ noun A tree or shrub with lobed leaves, winged fruits, and sap that is often used for syrup. 枫树 15 fade /feɪd/ verb To gradually grow faint and disappear; or to lose color or brightness. 褪色；逐渐消失

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2026-01-25

1 procure /prəˈkjʊə(r)/ verb To obtain something, especially with care or effort. 获得；采购 2 monologue /ˈmɒnəlɒɡ/ noun A long speech by one actor in a play or movie, or as part of a theatrical program. 独白 3 anthropology /ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒi/ noun The study of human societies and cultures and their development. 人类学 4 wallow /ˈwɒləʊ/ verb/noun To roll about or lie in mud or water; to indulge in an unrestrained way in something. 打滚；沉溺 5 warranty /ˈwɒrənti/ noun A written guarantee, issued to the purchaser of an article by its manufacturer, promising to repair or replace it if necessary. 保修期；保证书 6 antler /ˈæntlə(r)/ noun One of the branched horns of an adult deer. 鹿角 7 cherished /ˈtʃerɪʃt/ adj Kept or regarded with great affection; valued. 珍爱的 8 hindrance /ˈhɪndrəns/ noun A thing that provides resistance, delay, or obstruction to something or someone. 阻碍；障碍 9 hurtful /ˈhɜːtfʊl/ adj Causing distress to someone's feelings; or causing physical injury. 伤感情的；有害的 10 daybreak /ˈdeɪbreɪk/ noun The time in the morning when light first appears; dawn. 黎明；破晓 11 toss /tɒs/ verb/noun To throw something lightly or casually; to move from side to side. 投掷；摇摆 12 therewith /ˌðeəˈwɪð/ adv With or in the thing mentioned; also means "soon after that." 随其；以此 13 pullover /ˈpʊləʊvə(r)/ noun A knitted garment of clothing put on by being pulled over the head. 套头毛衣 14 hysteric /hɪˈsterɪk/ adj/noun Affected by or deriving from wildly uncontrolled emotion. 歇斯底里的 15 relic /ˈrelɪk/ noun An object surviving from an earlier time, especially one of historical or sentimental interest. 遗物；遗迹

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2026-01-24

1 conversant /kənˈvɜːsnt/ adj Familiar with or knowledgeable about something. 熟悉的；精通的 2 iodine /ˈaɪədiːn/ noun A nonmetallic chemical element (symbol: I) used in medicine, photography, and dyes. 碘 3 formulation /ˌfɔːmjuˈleɪʃn/ noun The action of creating or preparing something, such as a drug, plan, or theory. 制定；配方；构想 4 incoherent /ˌɪnkəʊˈhɪərənt/ adj (Of spoken or written language) expressed in a confusing and unclear way. 语无伦次的；不连贯的 5 bask /bɑːsk/ verb To lie exposed to warmth and light, typically from the sun, for relaxation and pleasure. 晒太阳；取暖；沉浸在…中 6 tardiness /ˈtɑːdinəs/ noun The quality or habit of being late or delayed. 迟到；缓慢 7 doubtless /ˈdaʊtləs/ adv/adj Without doubt; certainly. 无疑地；肯定的 8 hurl /hɜːl/ verb To throw an object with great force; or to utter abusive words vehemently. 猛投；大声叫骂 9 fermentation /ˌfɜːmenˈteɪʃn/ noun The chemical breakdown of a substance by bacteria, yeasts, or other microorganisms. 发酵 10 disorganised /dɪsˈɔːɡənaɪzd/ adj Not properly planned and controlled; lacking order or system. 混乱的；无系统的 11 negate /nɪˈɡeɪt/ verb To nullify; make ineffective; or to deny the existence of. 否定；取消；使无效 12 mussel /ˈmʌsl/ noun Any of a number of bivalve mollusks with a brown or purplish-black shell. 贻贝；蚌类 13 materiality /məˌtɪəriˈæləti/ noun The quality of being relevant or significant; or the state of being composed of matter. 重要性；物质性 14 craze /kreɪz/ noun/verb An enthusiasm for a particular activity or object which is typically short-lived; a fad. 狂热；时尚 15 trolley /ˈtrɒli/ noun A large metal basket or frame on wheels, used for transporting heavy or bulky items. 手推车；电车

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2026-01-23

1 indigenous /ɪnˈdɪdʒənəs/ adj Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native. 土著的；本地的 2 intractable /ɪnˈtræktəbl/ adj Hard to control or deal with; (of a person) stubborn. 棘手的；难驾驭的 3 deflate /dɪˈfleɪt/ verb To let air or gas out of a tire or balloon; to cause someone to lose confidence. 放气；使泄气；通货紧缩 4 respite /ˈrespaɪt/ noun A short period of rest or relief from something difficult or unpleasant. 喘息；暂时的缓解 5 slither /ˈslɪðə(r)/ verb To move smoothly over a surface with a twisting or oscillating motion. （像蛇般）滑动；蜿蜒而行 6 centenary /senˈtiːnəri/ noun/adj The hundredth anniversary of a significant event. 一百周年 7 earl /ɜːl/ noun A British nobleman ranking above a viscount and below a marquess. 伯爵 8 miller /ˈmɪlə(r)/ noun A person who owns or works in a grain mill. 磨坊主 9 scapegoat /ˈskeɪpɡəʊt/ noun/verb A person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others. 替罪羊 10 hurriedly /ˈhʌrɪdli/ adv In a quick or hasty manner. 匆忙地 11 oblige /əˈblaɪdʒ/ verb To make someone legally or morally bound to an action; to do a favor for. 迫使；责成；帮忙 12 proliferate /prəˈlɪfəreɪt/ verb To increase rapidly in numbers; to multiply. 激增；扩散；增殖 13 enterprising /ˈentəpraɪzɪŋ/ adj Having or showing initiative and resourcefulness. 有事业心的；有进取精神的 14 divergent /daɪˈvɜːdʒənt/ adj Tending to be different or develop in different directions. 分歧的；发散的 15 brazen /ˈbreɪzn/ adj/verb Bold and without shame; or made of brass. 厚颜无耻的；黄铜制的

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2026-01-22

1 testator /ˈtɛstətɔːr/ n. a person who has made a will, especially one who has died 立遗嘱人 2 repulsion /rɪˈpʌlʃən/ n. the act of pushing away or rejecting; strong dislike or aversion 排斥；反感 3 excise /ˈɛksaɪz/ v., n. to remove or cut out; a tax on certain goods or services 切除；消费税 4 eschew /ɪsˈtʃuː/ v. to deliberately avoid something 避免；避开 5 invocation /ˌɪnvəˈkeɪʃən/ n. the act of calling upon a deity, spirit, or higher power; a formal plea for assistance 祈求；召唤 6 skeptical /ˈskɛptɪkəl/ adj. having doubts or reservations; not easily convinced 怀疑的；不信的 7 unassuming /ˌʌnəˈsjuːmɪŋ/ adj. not showy or arrogant; modest 谦逊的；不装腔作势的 8 minefield /ˈmaɪnfiːld/ n. a hazardous area full of landmines; a situation filled with potential dangers or difficulties 雷区；危险境地 9 confetti /kənˈfɛti/ n. small pieces of colored paper thrown during celebrations or ceremonies 五彩纸屑 10 accretion /əˈkriːʃən/ n. the process of gradual accumulation or growth 积累；增加 11 bookish /ˈbʊkɪʃ/ adj. fond of reading and studying; scholarly 爱读书的；学究的 12 fruitlessly /ˈfruːtləsli/ adv. in a manner that produces no successful result 徒劳地 13 Sabbath /ˈsæbəθ/ n. a day of religious observance and rest, typically Sunday in Christianity 安息日 14 unspoiled /ʌnˈspɔɪld/ adj. not damaged or altered by human activity; in its natural state 未被破坏的；原始的 15 reunite /ˌriːjuˈnaɪt/ v. to bring together again after being separated 重新联合；团聚

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2026-01-21

1 exonerate /ɪɡˈzɒnəˌreɪt/ v. to clear someone from blame or accusation 免除责任；证明无罪 2 mortgage /ˈmɔːɡɪdʒ/ n., v. a loan secured by property; to borrow money using property as security 抵押贷款；抵押 3 hypothesis /haɪˈpɒθɪsɪs/ n. a proposed explanation or theory based on limited evidence, subject to testing 假设；前提 4 ode /oʊd/ n. a lyrical poem that expresses strong emotion or praise for something 颂诗；赞美诗 5 peat /piːt/ n. decayed organic matter found in marshy areas, used as fuel or soil additive 泥炭 6 czar /zɑːr/ n. an emperor or ruler, especially one in Russia; a powerful leader 沙皇；权威人物 7 tarmac /ˈtɑːrmæk/ n. a material used for paving roads or runways; a paved surface 柏油路；机场跑道 8 toil /tɔɪl/ v., n. to work hard and long, often with physical effort; hard, exhausting work 辛勤工作；苦干 9 clasp /klæsp/ n., v. a fastening device; to hold or fasten something tightly 扣子；紧握 10 disciple /dɪˈsaɪpəl/ n. a follower or student of a teacher, leader, or philosopher 弟子；信徒 11 shilling /ˈʃɪlɪŋ/ n. former British currency, equal to 1/20 of a pound; a coin of this value 先令 12 infinitesimal /ˌɪnfɪnɪˈtɛsɪməl/ adj. extremely small; almost zero 极微小的 13 scorer /ˈskɔːrər/ n. a person who scores points in a game or event 得分者 14 conscientious /ˌkɒnʃɪˈɛnʃəs/ adj. showing great care and attention to doing things thoroughly 认真的；尽责的 15 stump /stʌmp/ n., v. the base of a tree left after the trunk has been cut; to walk with difficulty; to puzzle someone 树桩；困惑

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2026-01-20

1 montage /mɒnˈtɑːʒ/ n. a combination of different images or elements to create a single composition 蒙太奇；拼接 2 waddle /ˈwɒdəl/ v. to walk with short steps, swaying from side to side, like a duck 蹒跚；摇摆走 3 lull /lʌl/ v., n. to calm or soothe; a temporary period of calm or quiet 使平静；间歇 4 exemplify /ɪɡˈzɛmplɪfaɪ/ v. to illustrate or clarify by example 举例说明；示范 5 wedge /wɛdʒ/ n., v. a piece of material, typically triangular, used to split or secure something; to force something into a narrow space 楔子；楔入 6 precursor /prɪˈkɜːrsər/ n. something that comes before and leads to the development of something else 前兆；先驱 7 urinal /ˈjʊəːrɪnəl/ n. a fixture or receptacle used for urinating, typically in a public restroom 小便池 8 collectively /kəˈlɛktɪvli/ adv. in a way that involves all members of a group; together 集体地；共同地 9 proceeds /ˈproʊsiːdz/ n. money earned from a particular event, sale, or activity 收入；收益 10 legitimate /lɪˈdʒɪtɪmət/ adj., v. authorized, lawful, or in accordance with rules; to make something lawful or acceptable 合法的；使合法 11 tuna /ˈtuːnə/ n. a large fish found in warm seas, often caught for food 金枪鱼 12 stun /stʌn/ v. to shock or surprise someone so much that they are temporarily unable to react 使震惊；使目瞪口呆 13 pierce /pɪəs/ v. to cut or make a hole in something, often with a sharp object 刺穿；穿透 14 grizzly /ˈɡrɪzli/ adj., n. relating to a type of bear, or something that is gruesome or terrifying 灰熊的；令人恐惧的 15 scrape /skreɪp/ v., n. to rub or scratch the surface of something; a harsh or unpleasant situation 刮擦；困境

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2026-01-19

1 hyphen /ˈhaɪfən/ n. a punctuation mark used to join words or parts of words, especially in compound words 连字符 2 tripod /ˈtraɪˌpɒd/ n. a three-legged stand or support used for cameras, telescopes, etc. 三脚架 3 fastidious /fæˈstɪdiəs/ adj. very attentive to detail and accuracy; difficult to please 挑剔的；苛求的 4 shatter /ˈʃætər/ v. to break into many pieces; to destroy or damage something severely 打碎；粉碎 5 prod /prɒd/ v., n. to poke or jab with something pointed; to encourage someone to take action 戳；刺激 6 hostility /hɒˈstɪlɪti/ n. unfriendly or aggressive behavior; opposition 敌意；敌对行为 7 verdict /ˈvɜːdɪkt/ n. a decision or judgment, especially in a court of law 裁决；判决 8 diaper /ˈdaɪəpər/ n. a soft, absorbent cloth or disposable garment worn by babies to absorb waste 尿布 9 veto /ˈviːtoʊ/ n., v. the power to reject or prohibit a decision, proposal, etc.; to reject something 否决权；否决 10 hurl /hɜːrl/ v. to throw something with great force 猛投；大力投掷 11 cornerstone /ˈkɔːrnərˌstoʊn/ n. an important or fundamental element or principle of something 基石；基础 12 honorary /ˈɒnəˌrɛri/ adj. given as an honor or recognition without the usual requirements or duties 荣誉的；名誉的 13 epic /ˈɛpɪk/ n., adj. a long narrative poem about heroic deeds; grand or heroic in nature 史诗；宏大的 14 palette /ˈpælɪt/ n. a range of colors used by an artist; a flat surface used for mixing colors 调色板；色彩范围 15 armory /ˈɑːrməri/ n. a place where weapons are stored; a collection of military equipment 军械库；兵工厂

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2026-01-18

1 detour /ˈdiːtʊə(r)/ noun/verb A long or roundabout route taken to avoid an obstacle or the travel along such a route. 绕行；便道 2 visualize /ˈvɪʒuəlaɪz/ verb To form a mental image of something; to make something visible to the eye. 想象；设想；使形象化 3 squabble /ˈskwɒbl/ noun/verb A noisy quarrel about something petty or trivial. （为琐事）争吵；口角 4 synopsis /sɪˈnɒpsɪs/ noun A brief summary or general survey of something, such as a book or a film. 大纲；梗概 5 trestle /ˈtresl/ noun A framework consisting of a horizontal beam supported by two pairs of sloping legs, used as a support. 支架；桁架；栈桥 6 crossbreed /ˈkrɒsbriːd/ verb/noun To produce an animal or plant by mating or hybridizing two different species, breeds, or varieties. 杂交；异种繁殖 7 conceive /kənˈsiːv/ verb To become pregnant with a child; or to form or devise a plan or idea in the mind. 怀孕；构思；设想 8 litter /ˈlɪtə(r)/ noun/verb Trash left lying in an open or public place; or a group of young animals born at one time. 垃圾；（一胎所生的）一窝小动物 9 hurl /hɜːl/ verb To throw an object with great force; or to utter abusive words vehemently. 猛投；大声叫骂 10 mercury /ˈmɜːkjəri/ noun A heavy silvery-white metal which is liquid at ordinary temperatures (symbol: Hg). 汞；水银 11 shrub /ʃrʌb/ noun A woody plant which is smaller than a tree and has several main stems arising at or near the ground. 灌木 12 silica /ˈsɪlɪkə/ noun A hard, unreactive, colorless compound occurring as the mineral quartz and as a principal constituent of sandstone. 二氧化硅；硅石 13 faddish /ˈfædɪʃ/ adj Following a trend or fashion with great enthusiasm, but usually only for a short time. 趋于时尚的；风行的 14 prey /preɪ/ noun/verb An animal that is hunted and killed by another for food. 猎物；捕食 15 fragrant /ˈfreɪɡrənt/ adj Having a pleasant or sweet smell. 芬芳的；香的

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2026-01-17

1 vulture /ˈvʌltʃə(r)/ noun A large bird of prey that feeds on carrion (dead animals); or a person who profits from others' local misfortune. 秃鹫；乘人之危者 2 mince /mɪns/ verb/noun To cut or grind food into very small pieces; or to walk with short, affected steps. 切碎；剁碎；娇揉造作地走 3 snort /snɔːt/ verb/noun To make a sudden explosive sound through one's nose, especially to express indignation or derision. 哼声；喷鼻息 4 substantiate /səbˈstænʃieɪt/ verb To provide evidence to support or prove the truth of something. 证实；证明 5 cannibal /ˈkænɪbl/ noun A person or animal that eats the flesh of its own kind. 食人者；同类相食的动物 6 silhouette /ˌsɪluˈet/ noun/verb The dark shape and outline of someone or something visible against a lighter background. 剪影；轮廓 7 cumulative /ˈkjuːmjələtɪv/ adj Increasing or growing by accumulated additions. 累积的；渐增的 8 checkmate /ˈtʃekmeɪt/ noun/verb A position in chess where the king is in check and there is no way to get out of it; a complete defeat. （象棋中的）将死；彻底击败 9 strand /strænd/ noun/verb A single thin length of something like thread or hair; or to leave someone in a helpless situation. 一股（线、头发）；使搁浅 10 maim /meɪm/ verb To wound or injure someone so that part of the body is permanently damaged. 使残废；重伤 11 unison /ˈjuːnɪsn/ noun Simultaneous performance of action or utterance of speech; "in unison." 一致；齐唱；和谐 12 somber /ˈsɒmbə(r)/ adj Dark or dull in color or tone; gloomy or oppressively solemn. 忧郁的；昏暗的；严峻的 13 manicure /ˈmænɪkjʊə(r)/ noun/verb A cosmetic treatment of the hands involving cutting, shaping, and often painting of the nails. 修指甲；指甲护理 14 hype /haɪp/ noun/verb Extravagant or intensive publicity or promotion. 大肆宣传；炒作 15 cuff /kʌf/ noun/verb The end part of a sleeve, where the material of the sleeve is turned back or a separate band is sewn on. 袖口；手铐

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2026-01-16

1 distortion /dɪˈstɔːʃn/ noun The action of giving a misleading account or impression; or the change of the original shape of something. 扭曲；失真；变形 2 shoal /ʃəʊl/ noun A large number of fish swimming together; or an area of shallow water. 鱼群；浅滩 3 infrared /ˌɪnfrəˈred/ adj/noun Radiant energy with wavelengths longer than visible light but shorter than microwaves. 红外线的 4 contraceptive /ˌkɒntrəˈseptɪv/ adj/noun (Of a method or device) serving to prevent pregnancy. 避孕的；避孕用具 5 insular /ˈɪnsjələ(r)/ adj Ignorant of or uninterested in cultures or ideas outside one's own experience; relating to an island. 孤立的；思想狭隘的；海岛的 6 incubator /ˈɪŋkjubeɪtə(r)/ noun An apparatus used to maintain environmental conditions for a newborn baby or for bacterial culture. 孵化器；早产儿保育箱 7 wiggle /ˈwɪɡl/ verb/noun To move or cause to move up and down or from side to side with small quick movements. 扭动；摆动 8 caviar /ˈkæviɑː(r)/ noun The pickled roe (eggs) of sturgeon or other large fish, eaten as a delicacy. 鱼子酱 9 rabies /ˈreɪbiːz/ noun A contagious and fatal viral disease of dogs and other mammals, transmissible through saliva to humans. 狂犬病 10 lotion /ˈləʊʃn/ noun A thick liquid preparation applied to the skin for medicinal or cosmetic purposes. 乳液；洗剂 11 apathy /ˈæpəθi/ noun Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern. 冷漠；无兴趣 12 intrinsic /ɪnˈtrɪnzɪk/ adj Belonging naturally; essential; inherent. 固有的；内在的；本质的 13 indolent /ˈɪndələnt/ adj Wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy. 懒惰的；怠惰的 14 invigilate /ɪnˈvɪdʒɪleɪt/ verb To supervise candidates during an examination (chiefly British). 监考 15 flagrant /ˈfleɪɡrənt/ adj (Of something considered wrong or immoral) conspicuously or obviously offensive. 公然的；罪大恶极的；明目张胆的

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2026-01-15

1 upheaval /ʌpˈhiːvl/ noun A violent or sudden change or disruption to something. 剧变；动乱 2 conjure /ˈkʌndʒə(r)/ verb To make something appear unexpectedly or as if by magic; to call to mind. 变戏法；召唤；想起 3 intransigent /ɪnˈtrænzɪdʒənt/ adj Unwilling or refusing to change one's views or to agree about something. 不妥协的；固执的 4 congested /kənˈdʒestɪd/ adj (Of a road or place) so full of traffic or people as to hinder or prevent freedom of movement. 拥挤的；堵塞的 5 optimum /ˈɒptɪməm/ adj/noun Most likely to produce a desired result; the most favorable conditions. 最适宜的；最佳的 6 hypotenuse /haɪˈpɒtənjuːz/ noun The longest side of a right-angled triangle, opposite the right angle. （直角三角形的）弦；斜边 7 incubate /ˈɪŋkjubeɪt/ verb To keep eggs, bacteria, etc., at a suitable temperature so that they develop; or for a disease to develop in the body. 孵化；（疾病）潜伏 8 rationale /ˌræʃəˈnɑːl/ noun A set of reasons or a logical basis for a course of action or a particular belief. 基本原理；根本原因 9 pike /paɪk/ noun A long-bodied freshwater fish with a pointed snout; or a historical weapon with a pointed metal head on a long wooden shaft. 梭子鱼；长枪 10 frock /frɒk/ noun A woman's or girl's dress; or a loose outer garment worn by peasants or monks. 连衣裙；僧袍 11 corrosion /kəˈrəʊʒn/ noun The process of eroding or eating away metal or other materials by chemical action. 腐蚀；侵蚀 12 burrow /ˈbʌrəʊ/ noun/verb A hole or tunnel dug by a small animal, such as a rabbit, as a dwelling. 地洞；挖掘 13 demean /dɪˈmiːn/ verb To cause a severe loss in the dignity of and respect for someone or something. 贬低；羞辱 14 archaic /ɑːˈkeɪɪk/ adj Very old or old-fashioned; relating to an earlier or primitive time. 古老的；陈旧的 15 obesity /əʊˈbiːsəti/ noun The state of being grossly fat or overweight. 肥胖；肥胖症

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2026-01-14

1 earthenware /ˈɜːθnweə(r)/ noun Pottery made of clay fired at a relatively low temperature, which is porous unless glazed. 陶器 2 rummage /ˈrʌmɪdʒ/ verb/noun To search unsystematically and untidily through a mass or receptacle. 翻找；搜寻 3 sallow /ˈsæləʊ/ adj (Of a person's face or complexion) of an unhealthy yellow or pale brown color. （肤色）腊黄的；病容的 4 hull /hʌl/ noun/verb The main body of a ship or other vessel; or the outer shell of a fruit or seed. 船体；（果实、种子的）外壳 5 bisect /baɪˈsekt/ verb To divide into two mainly equal parts. 平分；二等分 6 embed /ɪmˈbed/ verb To fix an object firmly and deeply in a surrounding mass. 嵌入；埋入 7 intermittent /ˌɪntəˈmɪtənt/ adj Occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady. 间歇的；断断续续的 8 fender /ˈfendə(r)/ noun The part of a vehicle that frames a wheel well; or a low metal guard in front of an open fireplace. 挡泥板；护舷；壁炉围栏 9 tarry /ˈtæri/ verb/adj To stay longer than intended; to delay leaving. As an adjective, it means like tar. 逗留；耽搁；柏油状的 10 knack /næk/ noun An acquired or natural skill at performing a task. 诀窍；本领 11 exodus /ˈeksədəs/ noun A mass departure of people, especially emigrants. （大批人）离去；成群外出 12 rhinoceros /raɪˈnɒsərəs/ noun A large, thick-skinned herbivorous mammal with one or two upright horns on the snout. 犀牛 13 orgy /ˈɔːdʒi/ noun A wild party characterized by excessive drinking and activities; or an excessive indulgence in an activity. 狂欢；纵欲 14 infatuated /ɪnˈfætʃueɪtɪd/ adj Possessed by an intense but short-lived passion or admiration for someone. 着迷的；入迷的 15 favoritism /ˈfeɪvərɪtɪzəm/ noun The practice of giving unfair preferential treatment to one person or group at the expense of another. 偏袒；徇私

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2026-01-13

1 broccoli /ˈbrɒkəli/ noun An edible green plant in the cabbage family whose large flowering head is eaten as a vegetable. 西兰花；花椰菜 2 patriarch /ˈpeɪtriɑːk/ noun The male head of a family or tribe; a powerful or influential man in a specific field. 家长；族长 3 carnation /kɑːˈneɪʃn/ noun A double-flowered cultivated variety of clove pink, with gray-green leaves and typically pink, white, or red flowers. 康乃馨 4 alimony /ˈælɪməni/ noun A husband's or wife's court-ordered provision for a spouse after separation or divorce. 赡养费 5 opaque /əʊˈpeɪk/ adj Not able to be seen through; not transparent. Also used to describe language that is hard to understand. 不透明的；难懂的 6 vibrant /ˈvaɪbrənt/ adj Full of energy and enthusiasm; or (of color) bright and striking. 充满活力的；鲜艳的 7 tumble /ˈtʌmbl/ verb/noun To fall suddenly, clumsily, or headlong; to decrease rapidly in value or amount. 跌倒；暴跌 8 grease /ɡriːs/ noun/verb Oily or fatty matter, often used as a lubricant; to coat or soil with oil. 油脂；润滑脂 9 quiz /kwɪz/ noun/verb A test of knowledge, especially as a competition or short exam; to ask someone questions. 小测验；提问 10 ambiguity /ˌæmbɪˈɡjuːəti/ noun The quality of being open to more than one interpretation; inexactness. 模棱两可；歧义 11 endeavour /ɪnˈdevə(r)/ verb/noun To try hard to do or achieve something; an earnest attempt. 努力；尽力 12 terrain /təˈreɪn/ noun A stretch of land, especially with regard to its physical features. 地形；地势 13 disproportionate /ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːʃənət/ adj Too large or too small in comparison with something else. 不成比例的 14 vicious /ˈvɪʃəs/ adj Deliberately cruel or violent; or (of an animal) wild and dangerous. 邪恶的；凶残的 15 malformed /ˌmælˈfɔːmd/ adj (Of a person or part of the body) abnormally formed; misshapen. 畸形的

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2026-01-12

1 sensuous /ˈsenʃuəs/ adj Relating to or affecting the senses rather than the intellect; aesthetically pleasing. 感官的；愉悦感官的 2 hangover /ˈhæŋəʊvə(r)/ noun Severe headache or other after-effects caused by drinking too much alcohol. 宿醉；遗留物 3 zoom /zuːm/ verb/noun To move or travel very quickly; or to change smoothly from a long shot to a close-up. 急速移动；变焦 4 reversion /rɪˈvɜːʃn/ noun A return to a previous state, practice, topic, or property ownership. 回复；（权利等）归还 5 dandy /ˈdændi/ noun/adj A man unduly devoted to style, neatness, and fashion in dress and appearance. 花花公子；极好的 6 resort /rɪˈzɔːt/ noun/verb A place frequented for holidays or recreation; or to turn to a strategy (often as a last hope). 度假胜地；凭借 7 oblige /əˈblaɪdʒ/ verb To make someone legally or morally bound to an action; to do as someone asks in order to help. 迫使；帮……忙 8 hypothetical /ˌhaɪpəˈθetɪkl/ adj Based on or serving as a hypothesis; supposed but not necessarily real or true. 假设的；虚构的 9 charter /ˈtʃɑːtə(r)/ noun/verb A written grant by a sovereign or legislative power; or the hiring of an aircraft or ship. 宪章；包租 10 broccoli /ˈbrɒkəli/ noun An edible green plant in the cabbage family whose large flowering head is eaten as a vegetable. 西兰花；花椰菜 11 martyr /ˈmɑːtə(r)/ noun/verb A person who is killed because of their religious or other beliefs. 烈士；殉道者 12 harass /ˈhærəs/ verb To subject to aggressive pressure or intimidation. 骚扰；使困扰 13 tile /taɪl/ noun/verb A thin rectangular slab of baked clay or other material used for covering roofs, floors, or walls. 瓦片；瓷砖 14 honorary /ˈɒnərəri/ adj Conferred as an honor, without the usual requirements or functions. 名誉的；道义上的 15 disturbed /dɪˈstɜːbd/ adj Having had its normal pattern or functioning disrupted; emotionally or mentally unstable. 受干扰的；心神不宁的

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2026-01-11

1 imposter /ɪmˈpɒstər/ n. someone who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive others 冒名顶替者；伪装者 2 insidious /ɪnˈsɪdiəs/ adj. proceeding in a subtle way but with harmful effects; treacherous 阴险的；潜伏的 3 strut /strʌt/ v., n. to walk with a proud, confident gait; a proud, confident walk 昂首阔步；神气十足地走 4 pawn /pɔːn/ n., v. a chess piece of least value; a person or thing manipulated or used for another's gain 棋子；典当；利用 5 uncanny /ʌnˈkæni/ adj. strange or mysterious, especially in a way that causes fear or unease 不可思议的；怪异的 6 silica /ˈsɪlɪkə/ n. a chemical compound found in sand, quartz, and other materials; silicon dioxide 二氧化硅 7 hostility /hɒˈstɪlɪti/ n. unfriendly or aggressive behavior; enmity 敌意；敌对行为 8 rivalry /ˈraɪvəlri/ n. competition or opposition between two or more entities 竞争；对抗 9 prestigious /prɛˈstɪdʒəs/ adj. having high status or respect due to reputation, influence, or achievements 有声望的；享有盛誉的 10 intriguing /ɪnˈtriːɡɪŋ/ adj. fascinating or arousing curiosity 引人入胜的；令人好奇的 11 contest /ˈkɒntɛst/ n., v. competition for a prize or victory; to compete in a contest 比赛；争夺 12 adverse /ˈædvɜːrs/ adj. harmful or unfavorable, especially in regard to circumstances or conditions 不利的；有害的 13 armory /ˈɑːrməri/ n. a place where weapons and military equipment are stored; a collection of weapons 军械库；兵工厂 14 fin /fɪn/ n. a thin, flat part of an aquatic animal's body used for swimming or steering 鳍；鳍状物 15 shutter /ˈʃʌtər/ n., v. a hinged cover or door for a window; to close or block something, often a business 百叶窗；关闭；停业

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2026-01-10

1 methodical /məˈθɑːdɪkəl/ adj. done according to a systematic or established procedure 有条理的；系统的 2 apprehend /ˌæprɪˈhɛnd/ v. to arrest someone for a crime; to understand or perceive something 逮捕；理解 3 yummy /ˈjʌmi/ adj. delicious; having a pleasing taste 美味的；好吃的 4 infrastructure /ˈɪnfrəˌstrʌktʃər/ n. the basic physical and organizational structures needed for the operation of a society or enterprise 基础设施 5 fresco /ˈfrɛskoʊ/ n. a painting technique applied to fresh, wet plaster, or a painting made using this technique 湿壁画；壁画技法 6 certify /ˈsɜːrtɪfaɪ/ v. to formally confirm or attest to something as true, genuine, or satisfactory 证明；认证 7 arson /ˈɑːrsən/ n. the criminal act of deliberately setting fire to property 纵火 8 hornet /ˈhɔːrnɪt/ n. a large, aggressive stinging insect related to the wasp 大黄蜂 9 decor /ˈdeɪkɔːr/ n. the style and appearance of the interior of a room or building 装饰；室内布置 10 fatuous /ˈfætʃʊəs/ adj. silly and pointless; lacking intelligence or common sense 愚蠢的；昏庸的 11 jumbo /ˈdʒʌmboʊ/ adj. very large; of enormous size 巨大的 12 bout /baʊt/ n. a short period of intense activity or illness; a contest or fight 较量；发作 13 nasal /ˈneɪzəl/ adj. relating to the nose; having a sound produced through the nose 鼻的；鼻音的 14 partisan /ˈpɑːrtɪzən/ adj., n. strongly supporting a particular party, cause, or person; a member of a group or faction 偏袒的；党派成员 15 epitome /ɪˈpɪtəmi/ n. a perfect example or embodiment of something 典型；缩影

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2026-01-09

1 advent /ˈædvɛnt/ n. the arrival or coming into being of something important 到来；降临 2 quip /kwɪp/ n., v. a witty remark or comment; to make a witty remark 俏皮话；嘲弄 3 reprimand /ˈrɛprəˌmænd/ n., v. to scold or rebuke someone; a formal expression of disapproval 谴责；训斥 4 euphoria /juˈfɔːriə/ n. a feeling of intense happiness or excitement 欣快；愉悦感 5 velocity /vəˈlɒsɪti/ n. the speed and direction of an object's movement 速度；速率 6 flex /flɛks/ v., n. to bend something, especially a muscle; the act of bending 弯曲；屈伸 7 flavoring /ˈfleɪvərɪŋ/ n. substance used to give a particular taste to food or drink 调味料；香料 8 lapse /læps/ n., v. a temporary failure or decline; to fall into a less desirable state 失误；衰退 9 fortuitous /fɔːˈtjuːɪtəs/ adj. happening by chance or accident, often in a lucky or beneficial way 偶然的；幸运的 10 expedient /ɪkˈspiːdiənt/ adj., n. convenient and practical, though possibly improper or immoral; a means to an end 权宜的；应急手段 11 dentistry /ˈdɛntɪstri/ n. the profession or practice of treating diseases and conditions of the teeth and gums 牙科 12 mantle /ˈmæntəl/ n. a cloak or covering; the outer layer of the Earth's structure 披风；地幔 13 kernel /ˈkɜːrnəl/ n. the soft, edible part of a seed or nut; a central or essential part of something 核心；种子 14 grovel /ˈɡrɒvəl/ v. to act in a humble or submissive way, often to gain favor 匍匐前进；谄媚 15 grove /ɡroʊv/ n. a small group of trees, often planted in a row 小树林

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2026-01-08

1 carnage /ˈkɑːrnɪdʒ/ n. the killing of a large number of people or animals; massacre 屠杀；大规模杀戮 2 migraine /ˈmaɪɡreɪn/ n. a severe, throbbing headache, often accompanied by nausea and vomiting 偏头痛 3 slavish /ˈsleɪvɪʃ/ adj. showing or relating to slavish obedience or servitude; subservient 奴隶般的；盲从的 4 dispensable /dɪˈspɛnsəbəl/ adj. not essential; able to be done without or replaced 可有可无的；不必要的 5 horde /hɔːrd/ n. a large group of people or things, often moving in a disorganized manner 一大群；暴民 6 adolescent /ˌædəˈlɛsənt/ adj., n. relating to or characteristic of adolescence; a young person in the process of developing into an adult 青春期的；青少年 7 spacious /ˈspeɪʃəs/ adj. having ample space; roomy 宽敞的；广阔的 8 Jupiter /ˈdʒuːpɪtər/ n. the largest planet in our solar system; also the Roman king of the gods 木星；朱庇特（罗马神话中的主神） 9 ornament /ˈɔːrnəmənt/ n., v. something used to decorate or add beauty; to decorate 装饰物；装饰 10 cater /ˈkeɪtər/ v. to provide food and services, often for a special event 承办宴席；为…提供饮食 11 lame /leɪm/ adj., v. having difficulty walking due to injury; weak or unconvincing 跛的；无力的；使跛 12 dairy /ˈdɛəri/ n., adj. relating to milk, its products, or the place where they are produced 乳制品；乳品的 13 rot /rɒt/ v., n. to decay or decompose; the process of decay 腐烂；腐败 14 ogre /ˈoʊɡər/ n. a large, ugly, frightening creature, often from folklore 食人怪物；怪兽 15 stalk /stɔːk/ n., v. the main stem of a plant; to follow someone stealthily 茎；悄悄跟踪

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2026-01-07

1 woe /wəʊ/ noun Great sorrow or distress; often used in the plural (woes) to mean troubles. 悲痛；苦难 2 floral /ˈflɔːrəl/ adj Of, lend-relating to, or made of flowers. 花的；植物群的 3 synonymous /sɪˈnɒnɪməs/ adj (Of a word or phrase) having the same or nearly the same meaning as another. 同义的 4 electrify /ɪˈlektrɪfaɪ/ verb To charge with electricity; or to excite or thrill someone greatly. 使充电；使兴奋 5 hale /heɪl/ adj (Especially of an elderly person) strong and healthy. （老当益壮的）强壮的；健朗的 6 inferior /ɪnˈfɪəriə(r)/ adj/noun Lower in rank, status, or quality. 较低的; 次等的; 下级的 7 snatch /snætʃ/ verb/noun To quickly seize something in a rude or eager way. 夺取；攫取 8 hieroglyph /ˈhaɪərəɡlɪf/ noun A stylized picture of an object representing a word, syllable, or sound, as found in ancient Egyptian writing. 象形文字 9 solemn /ˈsɒləm/ adj Formal and dignified; serious; characterized by deep sincerity. 庄严的；严肃的 10 synthesis /ˈsɪnθəsɪs/ noun The combination of components or elements to form a connected whole. 综合；合成 11 weary /ˈwɪəri/ adj/verb Feeling or showing tiredness, especially as a result of excessive exertion. 疲劳的；厌倦的 12 blunt /blʌnt/ adj/verb (Of a cutting edge or point) not sharp; or (of a person) uncompromisingly forthright. 钝的；直言不讳的 13 dispense /dɪˈspens/ verb To distribute or provide (a service or information) to a number of people. 分配；分发；配药 14 elite /ɪˈliːt/ noun/adj A select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities to the rest of a group. 精英；精华 15 nil /nɪl/ noun Zero, especially as a score in certain games. 零；无

index	word	pronunciation	parts of speech	explanation	translation in Chinese

2026-01-06

1 withstand /wɪðˈstænd/ verb To remain undamaged or unaffected by; to resist or endure. 经受；承受；反抗 2 whitewash /ˈwaɪtwɒʃ/ verb/noun To deliberately conceal or gloss over mistakes or faults; a white liquid for painting walls. 粉饰；掩盖；粉刷 3 zest /zest/ noun Great enthusiasm and energy; or the outer colored part of the peel of a citrus fruit used as flavoring. 热心；趣味；橙皮 4 deform /dɪˈfɔːm/ verb To distort the shape or form of; to make something lose its natural shape. 使变形；使残缺 5 repository /rɪˈpɒzɪtri/ noun A place where things are stored and may be found; a person to whom a secret is entrusted. 贮藏室；仓库；智囊 6 regress /rɪˈɡres/ verb To return to a former or less developed state. 退化；倒退 7 revamp /ˌriːˈvæmp/ verb To give new and improved form, structure, or appearance to something. 翻新；修改 8 anthology /ænˈθɒlədʒi/ noun A published collection of poems or other pieces of writing. 选集；文选 9 irradiate /ɪˈreɪdieɪt/ verb To expose to radiation; to shine brightly on something. 放射；照射；（使）灿烂 10 skinny /ˈskɪni/ adj (Of a person) very thin; or (informal) thin and tight-fitting clothes. 极瘦的；紧身的 11 thatch /θætʃ/ noun/verb A roof covering of straw, reeds, or palm leaves. 茅草屋顶；用茅草覆盖 12 advocacy /ˈædvəkəsi/ noun Public support for or recommendation of a particular cause or policy. 拥护；主张；辩护 13 vial /ˈvaɪəl/ noun A small container, typically made of glass, used especially for holding liquid medicines. 小药瓶；小瓶 14 holster /ˈhəʊlstə(r)/ noun A holder for carrying a handgun or other firearm, typically made of leather and worn on a belt. 手枪皮套 15 abide /əˈbaɪd/ verb To accept or act in accordance with (a rule or decision); or to unable to tolerate something. 遵守；忍受；停留

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2026-01-05

1 communicable /kəˈmjuːnɪkəbl/ adj (Of a disease) able to be transmitted from one sufferer to another; contagious. 可传染的 2 anonymity /ˌænəˈnɪməti/ noun The condition of being anonymous; lack of outstanding individual features. 匿名；不具名 3 remnant /ˈremnənt/ noun A small remaining quantity of something. 残留物；残余 4 tulip /ˈtjuːlɪp/ noun A spring-flowering plant of the lily family, with boldly colored cup-shaped flowers. 郁金香 5 theorem /ˈθɪərəm/ noun A general proposition not self-evident but proved by a chain of reasoning; a truth established by means of accepted truths. 定理；原理 6 metallurgy /məˈtælədʒi/ noun The branch of science and technology concerned with the properties of metals and their production and purification. 冶金学 7 pessimistic /ˌpesɪˈmɪstɪk/ adj Tending to see the worst aspect of things or believe that the worst will happen. 悲观的 8 beetle /ˈbiːtl/ noun An insect of an order distinguished by forewings modified into hard wing cases that cover the hindwings. 甲壳虫 9 sneaker /ˈsniːkə(r)/ noun A soft shoe with a rubber sole worn for sports or casual occasions. 运动鞋 10 howl /haʊl/ verb/noun A long, loud, doleful cry uttered by an animal such as a dog or wolf. 嚎叫；咆哮 11 judicial /dʒuˈdɪʃl/ adj Of, by, or appropriate to a court or judge. 司法的；审判的 12 intimacy /ˈɪntɪməsi/ noun Close familiarity or friendship; closeness. 亲密；隐私 13 compelling /kəmˈpelɪŋ/ adj Evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way. 引人入胜的；强迫性的 14 census /ˈsensəs/ noun An official count or survey of a population, typically recording various details of individuals. 人口普查 15 lash /læʃ/ verb/noun To strike someone with a whip or stick; or to fasten something securely with a cord or rope. 鞭打；捆绑；眼睫毛

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2026-01-04

1 norm /nɔːm/ noun Something that is usual, typical, or standard; a standard or pattern of social behavior. 规范；标准 2 tensile /ˈtensaɪl/ adj Relating to tension; capable of being drawn out or stretched. 张力的；可拉伸的 3 expurgate /ˈekspəɡeɪt/ verb To remove matter thought to be objectionable or unsuitable from a book or account. 删除（不当之处）；修订 4 intuitive /ɪnˈtjuːɪtɪv/ adj Using or based on what one feels to be true even without conscious reasoning; instinctive. 直觉的；凭直觉获知的 5 heretic /ˈherətɪk/ noun A person believing in or practicing religious heresy; a person holding an opinion at odds with what is generally accepted. 异教徒；异端分子 6 cubic /ˈkjuːbɪk/ adj Having the shape of a cube; denoting a measurement of volume. 立方的；立方体的 7 stoneware /ˈstəʊnweə(r)/ noun Pottery that is baked at a very high temperature so that it becomes hard and like stone. 炻器；精陶 8 sinner /ˈsɪnə(r)/ noun A person who transgresses against divine law by committing an immoral act. 罪人 9 daring /ˈdeərɪŋ/ adj/noun Adventurous or audaciously bold; willingness to take risks. 大胆的；勇敢的 10 plate /pleɪt/ noun/verb A flat dish from which food is eaten; or a thin, flat sheet of metal or other material. 盘子；板材；镀金 11 scholarly /ˈskɒləli/ adj Involving or relating to serious academic study; having or showing knowledge and learning. 博学的；学术性的 12 formulae /ˈfɔːmjuliː/ noun (plural) The plural form of formula; mathematical rules expressed in symbols or fixed forms of words. 公式；规则 13 patron /ˈpeɪtrən/ noun A person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, or cause; a customer. 赞助人；主顾 14 rank /ræŋk/ noun/verb/adj A position in the hierarchy of the armed forces or an organization; or having a foul smell. 等级；排名；恶臭的 15 accessory /əkˈsesəri/ noun/adj A thing which can be added to something else in order to make it more useful, versatile, or attractive. 配件；附件；从犯

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2026-01-03

1 mitten /ˈmɪtn/ noun A glove with a single section for the thumb and a separate section for the other four fingers. 连指手套 2 gill /ɡɪl/ noun The paired respiratory organ of fishes and some amphibians, by which oxygen is extracted from water. （鱼等的）鳃 3 gratuitous /ɡrəˈtjuːɪtəs/ adj Uncalled for; lacking good reason; unwarranted. Also means given or done free of charge. 无端的；免费的 4 derogatory /dɪˈrɒɡətri/ adj Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude. 贬损的；无礼的 5 incisive /ɪnˈsaɪsɪv/ adj (Of a person or mental process) intelligently analytical and clear-thinking; direct and decisive. 深刻的；尖锐的 6 exhibitionist /ˌeksɪˈbɪʃənɪst/ noun A person who behaves in a way intended to attract attention or display their powers. 爱显露的人；露体狂 7 striped /straɪpt/ adj Marked with long, narrow bands of color. 有条纹的 8 stylish /ˈstaɪlɪʃ/ adj Fashionably elegant and sophisticated. 时髦的；格调雅致的 9 syndrome /ˈsɪndrəʊm/ noun A group of symptoms which consistently occur together, or a condition characterized by a set of associated symptoms. 综合征；并发症状 10 implant /ɪmˈplɑːnt/ verb/noun To insert or fix (an object or person) in a person's body, especially by surgery. 注入；植入；灌输 11 recruitment /rɪˈkruːtmənt/ noun The action of finding new people to join an organization or body. 招聘；招募 12 rim /rɪm/ noun The upper or outer edge of an object, typically something circular or hollow. 边缘；轮毂 13 dissipation /ˌdɪsɪˈpeɪʃn/ noun The squandering of money, energy, or resources; or the process of slowly disappearing or scattering. 浪费；消散；放荡 14 prophecy /ˈprɒfəsi/ noun A prediction of what will happen in the future. 预言 15 mobilize /ˈməʊbəlaɪz/ verb (Of a country or its government) prepare and organize (troops) for active service. 动员；调动

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2026-01-02

1 sardonic /sɑːˈdɒnɪk/ adj Grimly mocking or cynical. 讽刺的；嘲笑的 2 lousy /ˈlaʊzi/ adj Very poor or bad; disgusting. 糟糕的；多虱的 3 segregation /ˌseɡrɪˈɡeɪʃn/ noun The enforced separation of different racial groups in a country, community, or establishment. 隔离；种族隔离 4 incense /ˈɪnsens/ noun/verb A gum or spice that gives off a sweet smell when burned; or to make someone very angry. 熏香；激怒 5 lurk /lɜːk/ verb To remain hidden so as to wait in ambush for someone or something. 潜伏；埋伏 6 attendant /əˈtendənt/ noun/adj A person employed to provide a service; or occurring with something else. 服务员；伴随的 7 oval /ˈəʊvl/ adj/noun Having a rounded and slightly elongated outline or shape like that of an egg. 椭圆形的；卵形的 8 calf /kɑːf/ noun A young cow or bull; also the fleshy part of the back of the leg below the knee. 小牛；腓肠肌（小腿肚） 9 sexist /ˈseksɪst/ adj/noun Characterized by or showing prejudice or discrimination on the basis of sex. 性别歧视的 10 cyclist /ˈsaɪklɪst/ noun A person who rides a bicycle. 骑自行车的人 11 plow /plaʊ/ noun/verb A large farming implement with blades to turn over soil (spelled 'plough' in UK). 犁；耕地 12 trace /treɪs/ verb/noun To find or discover by investigation; a very small amount of something. 追踪；痕迹；微量 13 bitch /bɪtʃ/ noun/verb A female dog; or (informal) to complain about something. 母狗；抱怨 14 dishonor /dɪsˈɒnə(r)/ noun/verb A state of shame or disgrace; to fail to respect something. 耻辱；使丢脸 15 distinctly /dɪˈstɪŋktli/ adv In a way that is readily distinguishable by the senses; clearly. 清楚地；显然

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2026-01-01

1 allusion /əˈluːʒn/ noun An indirect reference to something or someone without mentioning it explicitly. 暗示；间接引用 2 reshuffle /ˌriːˈʃʌfl/ verb/noun To change the positions or roles of people within a group or organization. 改组；重新洗牌 3 delude /dɪˈluːd/ verb To make someone believe something that is not true; to deceive. 欺骗；迷惑 4 ravine /rəˈviːn/ noun A deep, narrow gorge with steep sides, typically one worn by flowing water. 沟壑；深谷 5 grievance /ˈɡriːvəns/ noun A real or imagined wrong or other cause for complaint or protest. 不满；冤屈；委屈 6 reclaim /rɪˈkleɪm/ verb To retrieve or recover something that was lost or taken away. 开拓；回收；感化 7 align /əˈlaɪn/ verb To place or arrange in a straight line; to give support to a person or group. 结盟；排整齐 8 vain /veɪn/ adj Producing no result; useless; or having an excessively high opinion of oneself. 徒劳的；虚荣的 9 offering /ˈɒfərɪŋ/ noun A thing offered as a religious sacrifice or a gift. 祭品；供奉 10 fossilize /ˈfɒsəlaɪz/ verb To preserve an animal or plant so that it becomes a fossil. 使成化石；陈腐 11 hostile /ˈhɒstaɪl/ adj Unfriendly; antagonistic; relating to an enemy. 敌对的；怀有敌意的 12 overboard /ˈəʊvəbɔːd/ adv From a ship or boat into the water. 自船上落下；在水里 13 fascinate /ˈfæsɪneɪt/ verb To attract the strong attention and interest of someone. 使入迷；使神魂颠倒 14 inn /ɪn/ noun A small hotel, typically one in the country, often providing food and drink. 客栈；小旅馆 15 irrigation /ˌɪrɪˈɡeɪʃn/ noun The supply of water to land or crops to help growth, typically by means of channels. 灌溉

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