2025-02-28

1 freak /friːk/ noun/verb A person, animal, or plant that is very unusual; to behave irrationally. 畸形人；使吃惊/发狂 2 contrive /kənˈtraɪv/ verb To create or bring about an object or a situation by deliberate use of skill. 设计；发明；图谋 3 twirl /twɜːl/ verb/noun To spin quickly and lightly around, especially repeatedly. （使）快速旋转 4 broke /brəʊk/ adj Having completely run out of money. 一贫如洗的；破产的 5 extraction /ɪkˈstrækʃn/ noun The action of taking something out, especially using effort or force. 抽出；拔出；血统 6 logistics /ləˈdʒɪstɪks/ noun The detailed coordination of a complex operation involving many people. 物流；后勤 7 plea /pliː/ noun A request made in an urgent and emotional manner. 恳求；请求；辩解 8 protrude /prəˈtruːd/ verb To stick out from or through something. 伸出；突出 9 dribble /ˈdrɪbl/ verb/noun To let saliva drip from the mouth; to move a ball by repeated taps. 流口水；（足球、篮球等）运球 10 relinquish /rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃ/ verb To voluntarily cease to keep or claim; to give up. 放弃；松开 11 chirp /tʃɜːp/ verb/noun A short, sharp, high-pitched sound made by a small bird or insect. （鸟、虫）啁啾声；唧唧声 12 ludicrous /ˈluːdɪkrəs/ adj So foolish, unreasonable, or out of place as to be amusing. 荒唐的；可笑的 13 vernal /ˈvɜːnl/ adj Of, in, or appropriate to the season of spring. 春季的；青春的 14 sideline /ˈsaɪdlaɪn/ noun/verb The lines on the side of a field; an auxiliary activity or job. 副业；侧线；使退出比赛 15 lure /lʊə(r)/ verb/noun To tempt a person or animal to do something or to go somewhere. 引诱；诱惑力；诱饵

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2025-02-27

1 flirt /flɜːt/ verb/noun To behave as though attracted to or trying to attract someone, but for amusement rather than with serious intentions. 调情；调情者 2 hydrant /ˈhaɪdrənt/ noun An upright water pipe, especially one in a street, with a nozzle to which a fire hose can be attached. 消防栓 3 counteract /ˌkaʊntərˈækt/ verb To act against something in order to reduce its force or neutralize it. 对抗；抵消 4 hackneyed /ˈhæknid/ adj (Of a phrase or idea) lacking significance through having been overused; unoriginal and trite. 陈腐的；老生常谈的 5 unnerve /ˌʌnˈnɜːv/ verb To make someone lose their confidence or firmness of mind. 使气馁；使不知所措 6 thud /θʌd/ noun/verb A dull, heavy sound, such as that made by an object falling to the ground. 砰的一声；重击声 7 tamper /ˈtæmpə(r)/ verb To interfere with something in order to cause damage or make unauthorized alterations. 篡改；瞎弄；贿赂 8 curfew /ˈkɜːfjuː/ noun A regulation requiring people to remain indoors between specified hours, typically at night. 戒严；宵禁 9 cub /kʌb/ noun The young of certain carnivorous mammals, such as lions, bears, foxes, and tigers. 幼崽 10 sanguine /ˈsæŋɡwɪn/ adj Optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation. 乐观的；面色红润的 11 redress /rɪˈdres/ verb/noun To remedy or set right an undesirable or unfair situation. 纠正；救济；赔偿 12 prospective /prəˈspektɪv/ adj Expected or expecting to be something particular in the future. 预期的；未来的 13 alight /əˈlaɪt/ verb/adj To descend from a train, bus, or other form of transport; on fire or burning. 下车；点着的 14 bum /bʌm/ noun/verb A vagrant or lazy person; to get something from someone by asking for it. 游民；乞讨；无价值的 15 morphine /ˈmɔːfiːn/ noun A narcotic drug obtained from opium and used medicinally to relieve pain. 吗啡

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2025-02-26

1 gesticulate /dʒesˈtɪkjuleɪt/ verb To use gestures, especially dramatic ones, instead of speaking or to emphasize one's words. 做手势；用手势表示 2 pounce /paʊns/ verb To spring or swoop suddenly so as to seize something. 猛扑；突然袭击 3 recount /rɪˈkaʊnt/ verb To tell someone about an event or experience; to count something again. 叙述；重新清点 4 shamble /ˈʃæmbl/ verb To move with a slow, shuffling, awkward gait. 蹒跚而行；拖着脚走 5 blemish /ˈblemɪʃ/ noun/verb A small mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something; to spoil the appearance of. 瑕疵；污点 6 foil /fɔɪl/ noun/verb A very thin sheet of metal; a person or thing that contrasts with and so emphasizes the qualities of another; to prevent from succeeding. 箔；陪衬；挫败 7 judicious /dʒuˈdɪʃəs/ adj Having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense. 明智的；审慎的 8 remittance /rɪˈmɪtns/ noun A sum of money sent, especially by mail, in payment for goods or services or as a gift. 汇款 9 dimple /ˈdɪmpl/ noun A small depression in the flesh, either one that exists permanently or one that forms in the cheeks when one smiles. 酒窝；（表面的）微凹 10 florist /ˈflɒrɪst/ noun A person who sells and arranges cut flowers. 花商；花店主 11 panacea /ˌpænəˈsiːə/ noun A solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases. 万能药；灵丹妙药 12 fatality /fəˈtæləti/ noun An occurrence of death by accident, in war, or from disease. 死亡；灾难 13 arcade /ɑːˈkeɪd/ noun A covered passage with arches along one or both sides; a place where one can play video games. 拱廊；游艺场 14 honeycomb /ˈhʌnikəʊm/ noun A structure of hexagonal cells of wax, made by bees to store honey and eggs. 蜂巢；蜂窝状物 15 grievous /ˈɡriːvəs/ adj (Of something bad) very severe or serious. 严重的；极痛苦的

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2025-02-25

1 clatter /ˈklætə(r)/ verb/noun To make a continuous rattling sound as of hard objects falling or striking each other. 发出哒哒声；喧闹的响声 2 reciprocate /rɪˈsɪprəkeɪt/ verb To respond to a gesture or action by making a corresponding one; to move backward and forward in a straight line. 回报；报答；往复运动 3 elusive /ɪˈluːsɪv/ adj Difficult to find, catch, or achieve; difficult to remember or recall. 难以捉摸的；逃避的 4 fictitious /fɪkˈtɪʃəs/ adj Not real or true; being imaginary or having been fabricated. 虚构的；假装的 5 downhill /ˌdaʊnˈhɪl/ adv/adj Towards the bottom of a slope; leading to a worsening of a situation. 向山下；走下坡路 6 infuriate /ɪnˈfjʊərieɪt/ verb To make someone extremely angry and impatient. 激怒；使大怒 7 claustrophobia /ˌklɒstrəˈfəʊbiə/ noun Extreme or irrational fear of confined places. 幽闭恐惧症 8 ordinance /ˈɔːdɪnəns/ noun An authoritative order; a decree or a local law. 条例；法令 9 nib /nɪb/ noun The pointed metal part of a pen that distributed ink for writing. 笔尖 10 scenario /səˈnɑːriəʊ/ noun A written outline of a movie, novel, or stage work; a postulated sequence or development of events. 情节；设想方案 11 parable /ˈpærəbl/ noun A simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson. 寓言；比喻 12 corpulent /ˈkɔːpjələnt/ adj (Of a person) fat; obese. 肥胖的；臃肿的 13 hulk /hʌlk/ noun An old ship that is no longer in use; a large person or thing, often clumsy. 废船船体；庞然大物 14 speckle /ˈspekl/ noun/verb A small speck, spot, or patch of color; to mark with small spots. 斑点；点缀 15 endorse /ɪnˈdɔːs/ verb To declare one's public approval or support of; to sign a check or bill of exchange on the back. 背书；赞同；代言

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2025-02-24

1 tartan /ˈtɑːtn/ noun A woolen cloth woven in one of several patterns of colored checks and intersecting lines, especially of a Scottish clan. 格子呢；苏格兰方格图案 2 upmarket /ˌʌpˈmɑːkɪt/ adj/adv Relating to the expensive or high-quality end of the market. 高档的；向高档地 3 prism /ˈprɪzəm/ noun A solid geometric figure whose two end faces are similar, equal, and parallel rectilinear figures; a glass object that separates white light into a spectrum. 棱镜；棱柱体 4 uranium /juˈreɪniəm/ noun A dense gray radioactive metal used as a fuel in nuclear reactors. 铀 5 sully /ˈsʌli/ verb To damage the purity or integrity of; to defile or soil. 玷污；弄脏 6 retention /rɪˈtenʃn/ noun The continued possession, use, or control of something; the ability to remember things. 保留；记忆力 7 prophesy /ˈprɒfəsaɪ/ verb To say that a specified thing will happen in the future. 预言 8 wade /weɪd/ verb To walk through water or another liquid or soft substance. 涉水；艰难地行走 9 wrapper /ˈræpə(r)/ noun A piece of paper, plastic, or foil used for covering or packing something. 包装纸；包装材料 10 selenium /səˈliːniəm/ noun A nonmetallic element with atomic number 34, used in photoelectric cells and in glassmaking. 硒 11 substantive /səbˈstæntɪv/ adj Having a firm basis in reality and therefore important, meaningful, or considerable. 实质性的；真实的 12 fret /fret/ verb/noun To be constantly or visibly anxious; a bar or ridge on the fingerboard of a guitar. 发愁；（吉他等的）品 13 oxidize /ˈɒksɪdaɪz/ verb To combine or become combined chemically with oxygen. 氧化 14 yoga /ˈjəʊɡə/ noun A Hindu spiritual and ascetic discipline, including breath control and simple meditation, and the adoption of specific bodily postures. 瑜伽 15 shove /ʃʌv/ verb/noun To push someone or something roughly. 推挤；猛推

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2025-02-23

1 rampart /ˈræmpɑːt/ noun A defensive wall of a castle or walled city, having a broad top with a walkway. 垒；壁垒 2 pragmatic /præɡˈmætɪk/ adj Dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations. 务实的；实际的 3 hiss /hɪs/ verb/noun To make a sharp sibilant sound as of the letter s; to express disapproval by making such a sound. 嘶嘶声；（表示不满）嘘声 4 avalanche /ˈævəlɑːntʃ/ noun A mass of snow, ice, and rocks falling rapidly down a mountainside; a sudden arrival of too many things. 雪崩；蜂拥而至 5 hallucination /həˌluːsɪˈneɪʃn/ noun An experience involving the apparent perception of something not present. 幻觉；幻象 6 nimble /ˈnɪmbl/ adj Quick and light in movement or action; agile; (of the mind) quick to understand. 敏捷的；伶俐的 7 rampage /ræmˈpeɪdʒ/ verb/noun To rush around in a violent and uncontrollable manner. 横冲直撞；狂暴行为 8 resuscitation /rɪˌsʌsɪˈteɪʃn/ noun The action of reviving someone from unconsciousness or apparent death. 苏醒；复苏（术） 9 stubble /ˈstʌbl/ noun Short, stiff hairs growing on a man's face when he has not shaved for a few days; the cut stalks of grain plants left in the ground. 胡茬；残株 10 preferential /ˌprefəˈrenʃl/ adj Involving or constituting a favor or privilege; giving advantage to a particular person or group. 优先的；优惠的 11 hoodwink /ˈhʊdwɪŋk/ verb To deceive or trick someone. 欺诈；蒙蔽 12 encampment /ɪnˈkæmpmənt/ noun A place with temporary accommodations of huts or tents, typically for troops or nomads. 营地；露营处 13 inception /ɪnˈsepʃn/ noun The establishment or starting point of an institution or activity. 开端；创始 14 tongs /tɒŋz/ noun An instrument with two movable arms that are joined at one end, used for picking up and holding things. 夹子；钳子 15 parry /ˈpæri/ verb/noun To ward off (a weapon or attack) with a countermove; to answer a question evasively. 避开；挡开（攻击）

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2025-02-22

1 franchise /ˈfræntʃaɪz/ noun An authorization granted by a government or company to an individual or group enabling them to carry out specified commercial activities. 特许经营权；选举权 2 solvency /ˈsɒlvənsi/ noun The possession of assets in excess of liabilities; ability to pay one's debts. 偿付能力 3 pheasant /ˈfeznt/ noun A large long-tailed game bird native to Asia, the male of which typically has very showy plumage. 雉；野鸡 4 disparity /dɪˈspærəti/ noun A great difference; lack of equality or similarity. 差异；不平等 5 faraway /ˈfɑːrəweɪ/ adj Distant in space or time; seeming remote from one's current surroundings. 遥远的；心不在焉的 6 babble /ˈbæbl/ verb/noun To talk rapidly and continuously in a foolish, excited, or incomprehensible way. 胡言乱语；（流水）哗哗声 7 jocular /ˈdʒɒkjələ(r)/ adj Fond of or characterized by joking; humorous or playful. 爱开玩笑的；滑稽的 8 headstrong /ˈhedstrɒŋ/ adj Self-willed and obstinate; determined to have one's own way. 任性的；固执的 9 rink /rɪŋk/ noun An enclosed area of ice for skating, hockey, or curling. 溜冰场 10 alias /ˈeɪliəs/ noun/adverb A false or assumed identity; otherwise known as. 别名；化名 11 harrowing /ˈhærəʊɪŋ/ adj Acutely distressing; extremely upsetting. 令心碎的；悲惨的 12 bogus /ˈbəʊɡəs/ adj Not genuine or true; fake. 伪造的；假的 13 accrue /əˈkruː/ verb (Of a benefit or sum of money) to be received by someone in regular or increasing amounts over time. （利息等）增加；积累 14 roundup /ˈraʊndʌp/ noun A systematic gathering together of people or things; a summary of facts or events. 集拢；综述 15 unobtrusive /ˌʌnəbˈtruːsɪv/ adj Not conspicuous or attracting attention; discreet. 不显眼的；谦虚的

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2025-02-21

1 expound /ɪkˈspaʊnd/ verb To present and explain a theory or idea systematically and in detail. 阐述；解释 2 strident /ˈstraɪdnt/ adj Loud and harsh; grating; presenting a point of view in an excessively forceful way. 刺耳的；强硬的 3 disarray /ˌdɪsəˈreɪ/ noun A state of disorganization or untidiness. 混乱；无秩序 4 muffin /ˈmʌfɪn/ noun A small domed cake or quick bread made from batter or dough. 松饼；玛芬 5 portfolio /pɔːtˈfəʊliəʊ/ noun A large, thin, flat case for loose sheets of paper; a range of investments held by a person or organization. 公文包；投资组合；作品集 6 cult /kʌlt/ noun A system of religious veneration and devotion directed toward a particular figure or object; a misplaced or excessive admiration for a person or thing. 邪教；崇拜；狂热 7 capillary /kəˈpɪləri/ noun Any of the fine branching blood vessels that form a network between the arterioles and venules. 毛细血管 8 impoverish /ɪmˈpɒvərɪʃ/ verb To make a person or area poor; to exhaust the strength or vitality of. 使贫穷；使枯竭 9 omelette /ˈɒmlət/ noun A dish of beaten eggs cooked in a frying pan and served plain or with a savory filling. 煎蛋卷；炒蛋 10 pompous /ˈpɒmpəs/ adj Affectedly and irritatingly grand, solemn, or self-important. 自大的；虚夸的 11 homosexual /ˌhəʊməˈsekʃuəl/ adj/noun Sexually attracted to people of one's own sex. 同性恋的 12 plaque /plæk/ noun An ornamental tablet fixed to a wall in commemoration of a person or event; a sticky deposit on teeth. 匾额；牙斑 13 forestall /fɔːˈstɔːl/ verb To prevent or obstruct an anticipated event or action by taking advance action. 先发制人；预先阻止 14 pancake /ˈpænkeɪk/ noun A thin, flat cake of batter, fried on both sides in a pan. 薄烤饼；潘趣饼 15 rickety /ˈrɪkəti/ adj (Of a structure or piece of equipment) poorly made and likely to collapse. 摇晃的；不稳固的

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2025-02-20

1 sensor /ˈsensə(r)/ noun A device which detects or measures a physical property and records, indicates, or otherwise responds to it. 传感器 2 bedding /ˈbedɪŋ/ noun Coverings such as blankets, sheets, and pillows used on a bed. 床上用品；寝具 3 juggle /ˈdʒʌɡl/ verb To continuously toss into the air and catch a number of objects; to manage several activities at once. 玩杂耍；尽力同时应付 4 parody /ˈpærədi/ noun/verb An imitation of the style of a particular writer, artist, or genre with deliberate exaggeration for comic effect. 滑稽模仿；恶搞 5 volatile /ˈvɒlətaɪl/ adj Liable to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse; (of a substance) easily evaporated. 不稳定的；挥发性的 6 injunction /ɪnˈdʒʌŋkʃn/ noun An authoritative warning or order; a judicial remedy to stop someone from doing a specific act. 禁令；指令 7 agnostic /æɡˈnɒstɪk/ noun/adj A person who believes that nothing is known or can be known of the existence or nature of God. 不可知论者 8 impregnable /ɪmˈpreɡnəbl/ adj Unable to be captured or broken into; unable to be defeated or overcome. 攻不破的；坚不可摧的 9 kiwi /ˈkiːwiː/ noun A flightless bird with hairlike feathers native to New Zealand; a fruit with thin hairy skin and green flesh. 奇异鸟（几维鸟）；奇异果 10 inhibit /ɪnˈhɪbɪt/ verb To hinder, restrain, or prevent an action or process. 抑制；阻碍 11 superimpose /ˌsuːpərɪmˈpəʊz/ verb To place or lay one thing over another, typically so that both are still evident. 叠加；使重叠 12 confide /kənˈfaɪd/ verb To tell someone about a secret or private matter while trusting them not to repeat it to others. 吐露；信赖 13 colossal /kəˈlɒsl/ adj Extremely large or great. 巨大的；庞大的 14 lilac /ˈlaɪlək/ noun/adj A shrub or small tree with fragrant violet, pink, or white blossoms; a pale pinkish-violet color. 丁香；淡紫色 15 vagabond /ˈvæɡəbɒnd/ noun A person who wanders from place to place without a home or regular work. 流浪者；无业游民

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2025-02-19

1 meddle /ˈmedl/ verb To interfere in or busy oneself unduly with something that is not one's concern. 干涉；管闲事 2 horseshoe /ˈhɔːsʃuː/ noun A U-shaped protective metal plate nailed to a horse's hoof. 马蹄铁 3 divinity /dɪˈvɪnəti/ noun The state or quality of being divine; a god or goddess. 神性；神；神学 4 underlie /ˌʌndəˈlaɪ/ verb To be the cause or basis of something; to lie or be situated under something. 构成…的基础；位于…之下 5 infirmary /ɪnˈfɜːməri/ noun A place in a large institution for the care of those who are ill. 医务室；医院 6 brittle /ˈbrɪtl/ adj Hard but liable to break or shatter easily. 脆的；易碎的 7 fawn /fɔːn/ noun/verb A young deer in its first year; (verb) to give a servile display of exaggerated flattery. 幼鹿；（动）奉承 8 balm /bɑːm/ noun A fragrant ointment or preparation used to heal or soothe the skin; something that has a comforting effect. 香脂；安慰物 9 stealthily /ˈstelθɪli/ adverb In a cautious and surreptitious manner, so as not to be seen or heard. 悄悄地；秘密地 10 javelin /ˈdʒævlɪn/ noun A light spear thrown by hand, typically as a weapon or in athletic contests. 标枪 11 additive /ˈædətɪv/ noun A substance added to something in small quantities to improve or preserve it. 添加剂 12 disrespect /ˌdɪsrɪˈspekt/ noun/verb Lack of respect or courtesy. 不敬；失礼 13 grandeur /ˈɡrændʒə(r)/ noun Splendor and impressiveness, especially of appearance or style. 壮丽；宏伟 14 exalted /ɪɡˈzɔːltɪd/ adj (Of a person or their rank) placed at a high or powerful level; held in high regard. 高尚的；地位崇高的 15 jigsaw /ˈdʒɪɡsɔː/ noun A puzzle consisting of many small irregularly shaped pieces that fit together; a machine saw with a fine blade for cutting curves. 拼图；线锯

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2025-02-18

1 quench /kwentʃ/ verb To satisfy one's thirst by drinking; to extinguish a fire or light. 解渴；熄灭 2 nibble /ˈnɪbl/ verb/noun To take small bites out of something; to show cautious interest in a commercial offer. 小口咬；一点一点地吃 3 inmate /ˈɪnmeɪt/ noun A person confined to an institution such as a prison or hospital. （监狱或精神病院的）囚犯；住院者 4 undulate /ˈʌndjuleɪt/ verb To move with a smooth wavelike motion. 波动；起伏 5 quaint /kweɪnt/ adj Attractively unusual or old-fashioned. 古雅的；古色古香的 6 culprit /ˈkʌlprɪt/ noun A person who is responsible for a crime or other misdeed. 罪犯；祸端 7 psychotherapy /ˌsaɪkəʊˈθerəpi/ noun The treatment of mental disorder by psychological rather than medical means. 心理疗法 8 mimic /ˈmɪmɪk/ verb/noun To imitate someone or their actions or words, typically in order to entertain or ridicule. 模仿；戏弄 9 ingratiating /ɪnˈɡreɪʃieɪtɪŋ/ adj Intended to gain approval or favor; sycophantic. 讨好的；谄媚的 10 sag /sæɡ/ verb To sink or bulge downward under weight or pressure or through lack of strength. 下垂；凹陷 11 dehydrate /ˌdiːhaɪˈdreɪt/ verb To cause a person or their body to lose a large amount of water; to remove water from food to preserve it. 脱水；使干燥 12 trauma /ˈtrɔːmə/ noun A deeply distressing or disturbing experience; physical injury. 创伤；外伤 13 undercut /ˌʌndəˈkʌt/ verb To offer goods or services at a lower price than a competitor; to weaken or or render less effective. 廉价出售；削弱 14 urinate /ˈjʊərɪneɪt/ verb To discharge urine from the body. 排尿 15 hangar /ˈhæŋə(r)/ noun A large building with extensive floor area, typically for housing aircraft. 飞机库

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2025-02-17

1 squirm /skwɜːm/ verb To wriggle or twist the body from side to side, especially due to nervousness or discomfort. 蠕动；扭动；（因局促不安而）动来动去 2 adverse /ˈædvɜːs/ adj Preventing success or development; harmful; unfavorable. 不利的；相反的；有害的 3 stamina /ˈstæmɪnə/ noun The ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort. 耐力；毅力；持久力 4 meticulous /məˈtɪkjələs/ adj Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise. 一丝不苟的；周密的 5 frolic /ˈfrɒlɪk/ verb/noun To play and move about cheerfully, excitedly, or energetically. 嬉戏；雀跃 6 distaste /dɪsˈteɪst/ noun Mild dislike or aversion. 厌恶；讨厌 7 radiance /ˈreɪdiəns/ noun Light or heat as emitted or reflected by something; a quality of brightness and happiness. 光辉；容光焕发 8 inept /ɪˈnept/ adj Having or showing no skill; clumsy. 无能的；笨拙的 9 immaculate /ɪˈmækjələt/ adj Perfectly clean, neat, or tidy; free from flaws or mistakes. 洁净的；无暇的 10 glum /ɡlʌm/ adj Looking or feeling dejected; morose. 闷闷不乐的；忧郁的 11 finesse /fɪˈnes/ noun/verb Intricate and refined delicacy; to do something in a subtle and delicate manner. 技巧；策略；纤细 12 abbreviation /əˌbriːviˈeɪʃn/ noun A shortened form of a word or phrase. 缩写；缩略语 13 impressionable /ɪmˈpreʃənəbl/ adj Easily influenced by other people or situations. 易受影响的 14 harrow /ˈhærəʊ/ noun/verb An implement consisting of a heavy frame set with teeth or tines used to break up clods of soil; to cause distress to. （农用）耙；使人痛苦 15 facing /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/ noun A layer of material covering part of a garment or structure for decoration or reinforcement. 饰面；（衣服的）贴边

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2025-02-16

1 blur /blɜː(r)/ verb/noun To make or become unclear or less distinct; a shape that cannot be seen clearly. 使模糊；模糊不清的事物 2 extrapolate /ɪkˈstræpəleɪt/ verb To estimate or conclude something by assuming that existing trends will continue. 推断；外推 3 panoramic /ˌpænəˈræmɪk/ adj With a view of a wide area; inclusive of all aspects of a subject. 全景的；概论的 4 rind /raɪnd/ noun The tough outer layer or skin of fruit (like lemons or melons) or cheese. （瓜、果或干酪的）外皮 5 movable /ˈmuːvəbl/ adj Capable of being moved or conveyed from one place to another. 可移动的；活动的 6 cavern /ˈkævən/ noun A large cave or a large chamber in a cave. 大洞穴；大山洞 7 viable /ˈvaɪəbl/ adj Capable of working successfully; feasible. 可行的；能养活的 8 stalemate /ˈsteɪlmeɪt/ noun/verb A situation in which no further action or progress by opposing parties seems possible. 僵局；（象棋）和棋 9 vocalist /ˈvəʊkəlɪst/ noun A singer, typically one who regularly performs with a jazz or pop group. 歌手；声乐家 10 bridal /ˈbraɪdl/ adj Of or concerning a bride or a wedding. 新娘的；婚礼的 11 drab /dræb/ adj Lacking brightness or interest; drearily dull. 单调的；灰暗的 12 thyroid /ˈθaɪrɔɪd/ noun A large ductless gland in the neck which secretes hormones regulating growth and development. 甲状腺 13 perilous /ˈperələs/ adj Full of danger or risk. 危险的；冒险的 14 imbibe /ɪmˈbaɪb/ verb To drink (alcohol); to absorb or assimilate ideas or knowledge. 喝；吸入；吸收（知识） 15 daffodil /ˈdæfədɪl/ noun A bulbous plant that typically bears bright yellow flowers with a trumpet-shaped center. 黄水仙

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2025-02-15

1 adhesive /ədˈhiːsɪv/ noun/adj A substance used for sticking objects or materials together; sticky. 粘合剂；粘性的 2 spasm /ˈspæzəm/ noun A sudden involuntary muscular contraction or convulsive movement. 痉挛；抽搐 3 barter /ˈbɑːtə(r)/ verb/noun To exchange goods or services for other goods or services without using money. 以物易物；物物交换 4 paranoid /ˈpærənɔɪd/ adj Characterized by or suffering from the unreasonable belief that people are out to harm you. 多疑的；患偏执狂的 5 poach /pəʊtʃ/ verb To cook an egg without its shell in boiling water; to illegally hunt or catch game on someone else's property. 水煮（蛋）；偷猎 6 venom /ˈvenəm/ noun A poisonous substance secreted by animals such as snakes, spiders, and scorpions. （蛇、蝎等分泌的）毒液 7 dislocate /ˈdɪsləkeɪt/ verb To disturb the normal arrangement or position of a joint in the body; to disrupt. 使脱臼；扰乱 8 extract /ɪkˈstrækt/ verb/noun To remove or take out, especially by effort or force; a short passage taken from a piece of writing. 提取；摘录 9 nostalgia /nɒˈstældʒə/ noun A sentimental longing or wistful affection for the past. 怀旧；乡愁 10 flag /flæɡ/ verb/noun To mark for attention; to become tired, weaker, or less enthusiastic. 标记；衰退；旗帜 11 lathe /leɪð/ noun A machine for shaping wood, metal, or other material by means of a rotating drive which turns the piece being worked on against changeable cutting tools. 车床 12 quibble /ˈkwɪbl/ verb/noun To argue or raise objections about a trivial matter. 吹毛求疵；为琐事争拗 13 trounce /traʊns/ verb To defeat heavily in a contest. 痛击；彻底打败 14 fiscal /ˈfɪskl/ adj Relating to government revenue, especially taxes. 财政的；会计的 15 dexterity /dekˈsterəti/ noun Skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands. 灵巧；敏捷

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2025-02-14

1 pasta /ˈpɑːstə/ noun A type of Italian food made from durum wheat and water, typically shaped into noodles or other forms. 意大利面 2 disclaim /dɪsˈkleɪm/ verb To deny or renounce a claim, responsibility, or connection. 否认，放弃权利 3 squint /skwɪnt/ verb To look at something with the eyes partly closed, usually due to bright light or to see more clearly. 眯眼看 4 dormant /ˈdɔːmənt/ adjective Inactive, temporarily not functioning, or in a state of rest. 休眠的，静止的 5 pare /peər/ verb To trim or remove the outer layer of something, such as peeling the skin off fruit. 削去，修剪 6 graffiti /ɡrəˈfiːti/ noun Writing, drawings, or markings on walls or public surfaces, often done illegally. 涂鸦 7 philanthropic /ˌfɪlənˈθrɒpɪk/ adjective Relating to the desire to help others, especially through charitable giving or actions. 慈善的，博爱的 8 loophole /ˈluːphəʊl/ noun A small opening or gap in a system, law, or rule that allows for an escape or evasion. 漏洞，空子 9 ensue /ɪnˈsjuː/ verb To happen as a result of something, typically after a particular event. 接踵而来，继而发生 10 perceptible /pəˈsɛptɪbl/ adjective Capable of being perceived or sensed, noticeable. 可察觉的，明显的 11 evanescent /ˌɛvəˈnɛsənt/ adjective Short-lived or fleeting, disappearing quickly. 逐渐消失的，短暂的 12 drool /druːl/ verb To let saliva flow from the mouth, often unintentionally. 流口水 13 tantalize /ˈtæntəˌlaɪz/ verb To tease or torment someone by offering something desirable but keeping it out of reach. 挑逗，撩拨 14 vile /vaɪl/ adjective Extremely unpleasant or morally bad, disgusting. 恶劣的，卑鄙的 15 revel /ˈrɛvəl/ verb To take great pleasure or delight in something, especially in a loud or excessive way. 陶醉，狂欢

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2025-02-13

1 barrow /ˈbæroʊ/ noun A large, wheeled cart or a burial mound. 手推车，坟堆 2 luxuriant /lʌɡˈzʊəɹɪənt/ adjective Rich, abundant, and growing in a healthy way, often referring to vegetation or hair. 茂盛的，奢华的 3 baffle /ˈbæfl/ verb To confuse or perplex someone, making them unable to understand something. 使困惑，难倒 4 incursion /ɪnˈkɜːʒən/ noun A sudden or brief invasion or attack, especially across a border. 侵入，袭击 5 harbinger /ˈhɑːbɪndʒər/ noun A person or thing that signals the approach of something or someone. 先兆，预示 6 abdicate /ˈæbdɪkeɪt/ verb To formally give up a position of power, such as a throne or a responsibility. 放弃（权力等），退位 7 clog /klɒɡ/ verb To block or obstruct something, usually a passage or flow of something. 阻塞，堵塞 8 perfunctory /pəˈfʌŋktəri/ adjective Done without real interest, feeling, or effort; superficial or routine. 敷衍的，马虎的 9 heredity /hɪˈrɛdəti/ noun The passing on of genetic traits from parents to offspring. 遗传，遗传性 10 imperceptible /ˌɪmpəˈsɛptəbl/ adjective Impossible to perceive or detect, usually because it is too small or subtle. 难以察觉的，微小的 11 misappropriate /ˌmɪsəˈproʊpriət/ verb To take something dishonestly or use it for an improper purpose. 挪用，盗用 12 orientation /ˌɔːriɛnˈteɪʃən/ noun The process of adjusting or becoming familiar with new conditions or situations. 定向，方向 13 elucidate /ɪˈluːsɪˌdeɪt/ verb To make something clear or explain it in detail. 阐明，解释 14 filial /ˈfɪliəl/ adjective Relating to the duties or relationship between children and their parents. 子女的，孝顺的 15 sartorial /sɑːˈtɔːrɪəl/ adjective Relating to clothing, fashion, or tailoring. 裁缝的，服装的

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2025-02-12

1 proposition /ˌprɒpəˈzɪʃn/ noun A statement or assertion that expresses a judgment or opinion; a suggested scheme or plan of action. 提议；命题 2 dice /daɪs/ noun/verb Small cubes with dots used in games of chance; to cut food into small cubes. 骰子；切成方块 3 exude /ɪɡˈzjuːd/ verb To discharge or sweat out slowly and steadily; to manifest a quality or condition strongly. 流露；渗出 4 turbid /ˈtɜːbɪd/ adj (Of a liquid) cloudy, opaque, or thick with suspended matter; confused or obscure in meaning. 浑浊的；混乱的 5 imperious /ɪmˈpɪəriəs/ adj Assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering. 专横的；傲慢的 6 energize /ˈenədʒaɪz/ verb To give vitality and enthusiasm to; to supply a device with energy. 激励；使精力充沛 7 recoup /rɪˈkuːp/ verb To regain something lost or expended; to reimburse or compensate. 重获；补偿（损失） 8 fecund /ˈfekənd/ adj Producing or capable of producing an abundance of offspring or new growth; highly fertile. 多产的；肥沃的 9 precarious /prɪˈkeəriəs/ adj Not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse. 不稳固的；危险的 10 threadbare /ˈθredbeə(r)/ adj (Of cloth, clothing, or soft furnishings) becoming thin and tattered with age; used too often and no longer effective. 磨损的；陈腐的 11 rectify /ˈrektɪfaɪ/ verb To put something right; to correct or remedy. 纠正；整顿 12 dynamics /daɪˈnæmɪks/ noun The forces or properties which stimulate growth, development, or change within a system or process. 动力学；动态 13 stratify /ˈstrætɪfaɪ/ verb To form or arrange into strata or layers. 分层；使成层 14 unravel /ʌnˈrævl/ verb To undo twisted, knitted, or woven threads; to investigate and solve or explain something complex. 解开；阐明 15 succor /ˈsʌkə(r)/ noun/verb Assistance and support in times of hardship and distress. 救援；援助

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2025-02-11

1 transitory /ˈtrænzətri/ adj lasting only for a short time; temporary. 短暂的；暂时的 2 gallant /ˈɡælənt/ or /ɡəˈlɑːnt/ adj brave; heroic; or polite and attentive to women. 英勇的；殷勤的 3 hermetic /hɜːˈmetɪk/ adj sealed airtight; also meaning obscure or secretive. 密封的；神秘的 4 beneficiary /ˌbenɪˈfɪʃəri/ n a person who receives money or advantages from something. 受益人；受惠者 5 highness /ˈhaɪnəs/ n the quality or state of being high; often used as a title for royalty. 高度；殿下 6 malfunction /ˌmælˈfʌŋkʃn/ v; n to fail to work properly; a fault in functioning. 发生故障；功能障碍 7 exhilarate /ɪɡˈzɪləreɪt/ v to make someone feel very happy or excited. 使兴奋；使激动 8 vindicate /ˈvɪndɪkeɪt/ v to show that someone is right or that something is true. 证明...正确；澄清 9 lust /lʌst/ n; v very strong sexual desire; or intense longing for something. 强烈欲望；贪求 10 lurch /lɜːrtʃ/ v; n to move suddenly forward in an unsteady way; a sudden staggering movement. 突然倾斜；蹒跚前行 11 fester /ˈfestə(r)/ v to become infected and inflamed; or to worsen over time due to anger or resentment. 溃烂；恶化 12 loathe /ləʊð/ v to dislike someone or something very much. 憎恨；厌恶 13 incantation /ˌɪnkænˈteɪʃn/ n a series of words said as a magic spell or charm. 咒语；魔法口诀 14 asthma /ˈæsmə/ n a medical condition causing difficulty in breathing. 哮喘 15 lynch /lɪntʃ/ v to kill someone without legal trial, usually by hanging, especially due to racial hatred. 以私刑处死

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2025-02-10

1 colonize /ˈkɒlənaɪz/ v to send people to live in and govern another country; to establish a colony. 殖民；开拓殖民地 2 taut /tɔːt/ adj stretched or pulled tight; not loose. 拉紧的；紧张的 3 vandalism /ˈvændəlɪzəm/ n deliberate and malicious destruction of public or private property. 故意破坏公共财物的行为 4 fallow /ˈfæloʊ/ adj; n (of land) plowed but left unseeded for a season; unused or idle. 休耕的；休耕地 5 bicker /ˈbɪkə(r)/ v to argue about unimportant things. 争吵；斗嘴 6 malign /məˈlaɪn/ v to harm someone's reputation by saying bad things about them; slander. 诽谤；中伤 7 academician /əˌkædəˈmɪʃn/ n a member of an academy or other learned society; an academic person. 学会会员；学者 8 stoke /stəʊk/ v to add fuel to a fire or furnace; to encourage or increase something. 给...添加燃料；激起 9 decorum /dɪˈkɔːrəm/ n behavior that is polite, proper, and appropriate in a social situation. 礼貌得体；端庄稳重 10 scowl /skaʊl/ v; n to make an angry or annoyed expression with your face; the expression itself. 怒视；皱眉头 11 graft /ɡræft/ v; n to join a piece of a plant onto another plant; to transplant tissue; hard work. Also, illegal use of power for money. 嫁接；移植；辛勤工作；（美）贪污 12 scrawl /skroːl/ v; n to write something quickly and carelessly; such writing. 潦草地写；乱涂 13 sumptuous /ˈsʌmptʃuəs/ adj grand, luxurious, and very expensive-looking. 豪华的；奢侈的 14 inoculate /ɪˈnɒkjuleɪt/ v to introduce a vaccine into someone's body to protect against disease. 接种疫苗；打预防针 15 wobble /ˈwɒbl/ v; n to move from side to side in an unstable way; a shaky movement. 摇晃；摇摆

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2025-02-09

1 cerebral /səˈriːbrəl/ adj relating to the brain or intellect; intellectual rather than emotional. 大脑的；理智的 2 dossier /ˈdɒsieɪ/ n a collection of documents about a person, event, or subject. 档案，卷宗 3 balmy /ˈbɑːmi/ adj pleasantly warm and relaxing; mild. Also means fragrant. 温和的；芬芳的 4 inexorable /ɪnˈeksərəbl/ adj impossible to stop or prevent; relentless. 无情的；不可阻挡的 5 pedagogic /ˌpedəˈɡɒdʒɪk/ adj relating to teaching and education methods. 教学的；教育学的 6 heretical /həˈretɪkl/ adj holding opinions that contradict accepted religious beliefs. 异端的；离经叛道的 7 salad /ˈsæləd/ n a dish of mixed raw vegetables, often with other ingredients. 沙拉；色拉 8 washroom /ˈwɒʃruːm/ n a room with toilets and sinks, especially in a public building. 洗手间；厕所 9 evangelical /ˌiːvænˈdʒelɪkl/ adj; n relating to certain Christian groups emphasizing salvation and scripture; a member of such a group. 福音派的；狂热者的 10 fumble /ˈfʌmbl/ v to use hands clumsily while doing or looking for something. 摸索；笨拙地处理 11 crave /kreɪv/ v to have a very strong desire for something. 渴望；恳求 12 rueful /ˈruːfl/ adj feeling or showing regret or sadness. 后悔的；悲伤的 13 bashful /ˈbæʃfl/ adj shy or embarrassed in the presence of others. 害羞的；忸怩的 14 cavity /ˈkævəti/ n an empty space enclosed by something; a hole or hollow area. 洞；腔；龋齿洞 15 hive /haɪv/ n; v a home for bees; a place full of busy activity. To gather bees into a hive. 蜂巢；热闹的场所

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2025-02-08

1 digress /daɪˈɡrɛs/ verb To stray from the main subject or course of discussion. 离题，走偏 2 interjection /ˌɪntəˈdʒɛkʃən/ noun A word or phrase used to express a strong feeling or reaction. 感叹词，插入语 3 inexplicable /ˌɪnɪkˈsplɪkəbəl/ adjective Impossible to explain or account for. 难以解释的，无法说明的 4 fraught /frɔːt/ adjective Full of or accompanied by something, usually negative or undesirable. 充满的，忧虑的 5 felicity /fəˈlɪsəti/ noun Intense happiness or the ability to express something in a very appropriate manner. 幸福，快乐；恰当 6 entitled /ɪnˈtaɪtəl/ adjective Having a right or claim to something. 有资格的，有权利的 7 subside /səbˈsaɪd/ verb To become less intense or severe, often in reference to emotions, symptoms, or conditions. 平息，减弱 8 unattractive /ˌʌnəˈtræktɪv/ adjective Not appealing or pleasing in appearance or qualities. 不吸引人的，难看的 9 cadence /ˈkeɪdəns/ noun The rhythmic flow or pattern of sounds in speech, music, or poetry. 节奏，韵律 10 altruism /ˈæltruːɪzəm/ noun The selfless concern for the well-being of others. 利他主义 11 stalemate /ˈsteɪlmeɪt/ noun A situation in which neither side can make progress or win, often in a game or negotiation. 僵局 12 vigor /ˈvɪɡər/ noun Physical strength, energy, or force. 活力，精力 13 loudness /ˈlaʊdnɪs/ noun The quality or state of being loud or having a high volume. 响亮，声音大 14 ungrateful /ʌnˈɡreɪtfʊl/ adjective Not showing gratitude or appreciation. 忘恩负义的，不感激的 15 heyday /ˈheɪˌdeɪ/ noun The period of greatest success, popularity, or influence. 全盛时期，鼎盛时期

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2025-02-07

1 adroit /əˈdrɔɪt/ adjective Skillful and adept in the use of the hands or mind. 熟练的，灵巧的 2 mumps /mʌmps/ noun A contagious viral disease characterized by swelling of the parotid glands. 腮腺炎 3 abstention /əbˈstɛnʃən/ noun The act of deliberately not participating in something. 放弃，弃权 4 foible /ˈfɔɪbəl/ noun A minor weakness or flaw in character. 缺点，小缺陷 5 exemplary /ɪɡˈzɛmpləri/ adjective Worthy of imitation, serving as a model or example. 典范的，榜样的 6 semblance /ˈsɛmbləns/ noun An outward appearance or representation of something. 外貌，假象 7 dogmatic /dɒɡˈmætɪk/ adjective Stubbornly adhering to beliefs or doctrines, often without consideration of others' views. 教条的，武断的 8 gloomy /ˈɡluːmi/ adjective Dark, dim, or depressing in mood or atmosphere. 阴沉的，忧郁的 9 rejuvenate /rɪˈdʒuːvəˌneɪt/ verb To restore to a more youthful or energetic state. 使恢复活力，焕发青春 10 nominate /ˈnɒmɪˌneɪt/ verb To propose or name someone for a position or honor. 提名，推荐 11 manor /ˈmænər/ noun A large house or estate, often with farmland and a main residence. 庄园，领地 12 craze /kreɪz/ noun A temporary and intense fashion or trend. 狂热，风靡一时的事物 13 stint /stɪnt/ noun A limited or fixed period of time spent doing something. 定量，限定的工作时间 14 sullen /ˈsʌlən/ adjective Silent and morose, showing a brooding ill humor. 阴沉的，闷闷不乐的 15 bumpily /ˈbʌmpɪli/ adverb In a rough or uneven manner, with bumps or jolts. 颠簸地，不平稳地

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2026-02-06

1 oust /aʊst/ verb To drive out or expel someone from a position or place. 驱逐；罢免 2 dappled /ˈdæpld/ adj Marked with spots or rounded patches of color or light. 斑驳的；有斑点的 3 prowess /ˈpraʊəs/ noun Skill or expertise in a particular activity or field; bravery in battle. 高超技能；英勇 4 converge /kənˈvɜːdʒ/ verb (Of lines, characters, or ideas) to come together from different directions so as eventually to meet. 汇聚；集中 5 helium /ˈhiːliəm/ noun The chemical element of atomic number 2, an inert gas that is the lightest member of the noble gas series. 氦 6 fanatical /fəˈnætɪkl/ adj Filled with excessive and single-minded zeal; obsessively concerned with something. 狂热的；入迷的 7 telegram /ˈtelɪɡræm/ noun A message sent by telegraph and then delivered in written or printed form. 电报 8 outnumber /ˌaʊtˈnʌmbə(r)/ verb To be more numerous than. 在数量上超过 9 crackdown /ˈkrækdaʊn/ noun A series of severe measures to restrict undesirable or illegal people or behavior. 镇压；严厉打击 10 posterity /pɒˈsterəti/ noun All future generations of people. 后代；后世 11 divergent /daɪˈvɜːdʒənt/ adj Tending to be different or develop in different directions. 分歧的；相悖的 12 nightfall /ˈnaɪtfɔːl/ noun The onset of night; dusk. 黄昏；傍晚 13 diocesan /daɪˈɒsɪsn/ adj Relating to a diocese (a district under the pastoral care of a bishop). 教区的 14 oppressive /əˈpresɪv/ adj Inflicting harsh and authoritarian treatment; (of weather) stifling or sultry. 压迫的；沉重的 15 let sth loose /let ... luːs/ phrase To release something; to allow something to move or act freely. 释放；放任

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2026-02-05

1 bigot /ˈbɪɡət/ noun A person who is obstinately or unreasonably attached to a belief, opinion, or faction, especially one who is prejudiced against or antagonistic toward a person on the basis of their membership of a particular group. 偏执的人；顽固者 2 prophecy /ˈprɒfəsi/ noun A prediction of what will happen in the future. 预言；预言能力 3 muse /mjuːz/ verb/noun To be absorbed in thought; a person or personified force who is the source of inspiration for a creative artist. 沉思；灵感缪斯 4 mirth /mɜːθ/ noun Amusement, especially as expressed in laughter. 欢笑；欢乐 5 stoic /ˈstəʊɪk/ adj/noun A person who can endure pain or hardship without showing their feelings or complaining. 坚忍的；苦行主义者 6 idiotic /ˌɪdiˈɒtɪk/ adj Very stupid or silly. 愚蠢的；白痴的 7 Christ /kraɪst/ noun The title, also treated as a name, given to Jesus of Nazareth. 基督；救世主 8 in sb's favour /ɪn ... ˈfeɪvə(r)/ phrase To the advantage of someone; supported by someone. 对某人有利；支持某人 9 vicar /ˈvɪkə(r)/ noun A representative or deputy of a bishop; a member of the clergy in charge of a parish. 教区牧师 10 faintly /ˈfeɪntli/ adverb In a manner that is not easily seen, heard, or smelled; slightly. 微弱地；模糊地 11 lark /lɑːk/ noun A small ground-dwelling songbird; or something done for fun, especially something mischievous. 百灵鸟；嬉戏 12 tacit /ˈtæsɪt/ adj Understood or implied without being stated. 心照不宣的；默示的 13 preposterous /prɪˈpɒstərəs/ adj Contrary to reason or common sense; utterly absurd or ridiculous. 荒谬的；反常的 14 peruse /pəˈruːz/ verb To read something, typically in a thorough or careful way. 精读；研读 15 datum /ˈdeɪtəm/ noun A single piece of information, as a fact or statistic. (Singular of data). 数据；资料

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2026-02-04

1 muddle /ˈmʌdl/ verb/noun To bring into a disordered or confusing state; a confused mess. 弄乱；混乱 2 haphazard /hæpˈhæzəd/ adj Lacking any obvious principle of organization; random. 杂乱无章的；随意的 3 vicarious /vɪˈkeəriəs/ adj Experienced in the imagination through the feelings or actions of another person. 间接体验的；替身的 4 clamber /ˈklæmbə(r)/ verb To climb, move, or get in or out of something in an awkward and laborious way. 攀登；吃力地爬 5 shortfall /ˈʃɔːtfɔːl/ noun A deficit of something required or expected. 差额；短缺 6 originator /əˈrɪdʒɪneɪtə(r)/ noun A person who creates or initiates something. 创始人；发起人 7 cholera /ˈkɒlərə/ noun An infectious and often fatal bacterial disease of the small intestine. 霍乱 8 floodplain /ˈflʌdpleɪn/ noun An area of low-lying ground adjacent to a river, formed mainly of river sediments and subject to flooding. 泛滥平原；河漫滩 9 egregious /ɪˈɡriːdʒəs/ adj Outstandingly bad; shocking. 极坏的；触目的 10 lend an ear /lend ən ɪə(r)/ phrase To listen sympathetically or attentively to someone. 倾听 11 omnipresent /ˌɒmnɪˈpreznt/ adj Widely or constantly encountered; common or widespread. 无所不在的；普遍存在的 12 strategist /ˈstrætədʒɪst/ noun A person skilled in planning action or policy, especially in war or politics. 战略家 13 agitation /ˌædʒɪˈteɪʃn/ noun A state of anxiety or nervous excitement; the action of briskly stirring a liquid. 焦虑；激动；搅动 14 scorching /ˈskɔːtʃɪŋ/ adj Very hot; causing a burning sensation. 酷热的；灼热的 15 incoherent /ˌɪnkəʊˈhɪərənt/ adj Expressed in a confusing and way; lacking clarity or organization. 语无伦次的；不连贯的

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2026-02-03

1 handily /ˈhændɪli/ adverb In a skillful or clever manner; easily or conveniently. 熟练地；容易地 2 dauntless /ˈdɔːntləs/ adj Showing fearlessness and determination. 无畏的；勇敢的 3 pinch /pɪntʃ/ verb/noun To grip (something, typically someone's flesh) tightly and sharply between finger and thumb. 捏；掐 4 rarity /ˈreərəti/ noun The state or quality of being rare; a rare thing, especially one having particular value. 稀有；珍品 5 abominable /əˈbɒmɪnəbl/ adj Causing moral revulsion; very bad or unpleasant. 可恶的；糟糕的 6 apprehensive /ˌæprɪˈhensɪv/ adj Anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen. 忧虑的；不安的 7 schism /ˈskɪzəm/ noun A split or division between strongly opposed sections or parties, caused by differences in opinion or belief. 分裂；宗派分立 8 thump /θʌmp/ verb/noun To hit or strike heavily, especially with the fist or a blunt instrument. 重击；砰然一声 9 wan /wɒn/ adj (Of a person's appearance) pale and giving the impression of illness or exhaustion. 苍白的；病态的 10 bowler /ˈbəʊlə(r)/ noun A person who bowls (in cricket or lawn bowls); or a hard felt hat with a round crown. 圆顶硬礼帽；投球手 11 devaluation /ˌdiːvæljuˈeɪʃn/ noun The reduction in the official value of a currency in relation to other currencies. 贬值 12 pawn /pɔːn/ noun/verb A chess piece of the smallest size and value; to deposit an object as security for a loan. 典当；（象棋）卒/兵 13 prophesy /ˈprɒfəsaɪ/ verb To say that a specified thing will happen in the future. 预言 14 appreciative /əˈpriːʃətɪv/ adj Feeling or showing gratitude or pleasure. 感激的；赏识的 15 nourish /ˈnʌrɪʃ/ verb To provide with the food or other substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition. 滋养；养育

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2026-02-02

1 torso /ˈtɔːrsəʊ/ noun The trunk of the human body, excluding the head and limbs. 躯干；身躯 2 taper /ˈteɪpə(r)/ verb To diminish or reduce in thickness toward one end; to gradually lessen. 逐渐变细；减弱 3 estrange /ɪˈstreɪndʒ/ verb To cause someone to be no longer close or affectionate to someone; alienate. 使疏远；离间 4 ablaze /əˈbleɪz/ adj Burning fiercely; very bright or full of light or excitement. 着火的；闪耀的 5 rebound /rɪˈbaʊnd/ verb/noun To bounce back after hitting a surface; to recover in value or spirits. 弹回；反弹 6 unimaginable /ˌʌnɪˈmædʒɪnəbl/ adj Difficult or impossible to imagine or comprehend. 难以想象的 7 roller skating /ˈrəʊlə skeɪtɪŋ/ noun Moving on shoes with wheels (roller skates) for sport or recreation. 轮滑；旱冰 8 frenzied /ˈfrenzid/ adj Wildly excited or uncontrolled; frantic. 疯狂的；狂乱的 9 gypsum /ˈdʒɪpsəm/ noun A soft white or gray mineral used to make plaster and fertilizers. 石膏 10 outgrowth /ˈaʊtɡrəʊθ/ noun A natural development or result; something that grows out of something else. 产物；结果 11 warhead /ˈwɔːhed/ noun The explosive head of a missile, rocket, or torpedo. 弹头 12 pant /pænt/ verb To breathe with short, quick breaths, typically from exertion. 喘气；渴望 13 raccoon /rəˈkuːn/ noun A grayish-brown American mammal with a mask-like face and ringed tail. 浣熊 14 bottomless /ˈbɒtəmləs/ adj Without a bottom; extremely deep or seemingly boundless. 无底的；深不可测的 15 indigenous /ɪnˈdɪdʒənəs/ adj Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native. 土著的；本地的

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2026-02-01

1 foray /ˈfɔːreɪ/ noun A sudden attack or incursion into enemy territory; a brief attempt to become involved in a new activity. 突袭；涉足 2 rostrum /ˈrɒstrəm/ noun A raised platform on which a person stands to make a public speech or receive an award. 讲坛；演讲台 3 fiend /fiːnd/ noun An evil spirit or demon; a person who is excessively fond of or addicted to something. 恶魔；…迷 4 horsewhip /ˈhɔːswɪp/ verb To beat someone with a whip used for controlling horses. 用马鞭抽打 5 degrade /dɪˈɡreɪd/ verb To treat or regard someone with contempt or disrespect; to lower the quality or status of something. 贬低；降解 6 predominance /prɪˈdɒmɪnəns/ noun The state or condition of being greater in number or amount; having more power or influence. 优势；卓越 7 fervor /ˈfɜːvə(r)/ noun Intense and passionate feeling. 热情；热烈 8 taker /ˈteɪkə(r)/ noun A person who takes something; someone who accepts an offer or a challenge. 取用者；接受挑战者 9 simmer /ˈsɪmə(r)/ verb To stay just below the boiling point while bubbling gently; to be in a state of suppressed anger or excitement. 炖；内心酝酿 10 wristband /ˈrɪstbænd/ noun A strip of leather, cloth, or plastic worn around the wrist for identity or decoration. 腕带；手镯 11 ballooning /bəˈluːnɪŋ/ verb/adj Increasing rapidly in size or importance. 激增；像气球般膨胀 12 hurriedly /ˈhʌrɪdli/ adverb In a quick or hasty manner. 匆忙地 13 staunch /stɔːntʃ/ adj Loyal and committed in attitude; firm or construction. 坚定的；忠实的 14 oblige /əˈblaɪdʒ/ verb To make someone legally or morally bound to an action; to do as someone asks in order to help them. 强迫；帮忙 15 pied /paɪd/ adj Having two or more colors in patches. 杂色的；斑驳的

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