英语背单词 专八词汇 中英对照 2025年05月

2025-05-31

index word pronunciation parts of speech explanation translation in Chinese
1 strand /strænd/ noun, verb 1. (noun) A single thin length of something, such as thread or hair
2. (noun) A shore or beach
3. (verb) To leave someone in a difficult or helpless position
线;股;缕;海滩;使搁浅;使处于困境
2 hype /haɪp/ noun, verb 1. (noun) Extravagant or intensive publicity or promotion
2. (verb) To promote or publicize intensively, often exaggerating its importance
大肆宣传;炒作;宣传;炒作
3 snort /snɔːrt/ verb, noun 1. (verb) To force air violently through the nose, producing a sound
2. (verb) To express contempt or indignation audibly
3. (noun) The sound made by snorting
4. (noun) A contemptuous or derisive exhalation
喷鼻息;哼(声);(因轻蔑或生气而)哼出;哼声;喷鼻息声
4 flagrant /ˈfleɪɡrənt/ adjective 1. (adj) Conspicuously or obviously offensive; shockingly noticeable 公然的;明目张胆的;骇人听闻的
5 detour /ˈdiːtʊər/ noun, verb 1. (noun) A longer or roundabout route taken to avoid something or to visit somewhere along the way
2. (verb) To cause to go via a detour; to deviate from the usual or planned route
绕行路线;绕道;使绕道;使绕行
6 hyphen /ˈhaɪfən/ noun, verb 1. (noun) A punctuation mark (‐) used to join words or separate syllables
2. (verb) To join words or parts of words with a hyphen
连字符;连字号;加连字符;用连字符连接
7 tripod /ˈtraɪpɒd/ noun 1. (noun) A three-legged stand or support, often for a camera or other equipment 三脚架;三脚凳;三脚支架
8 visualize /ˈvɪʒuəlaɪz/ verb 1. (verb) To form a mental image of something; to imagine or picture in the mind 形象化;想象;在脑海中描绘
9 squabble /ˈskwɒbəl/ verb, noun 1. (verb) To argue or quarrel about petty or trivial matters
2. (noun) A petty quarrel or argument
为小事争吵;为琐事争论;小口角;小争执
10 substantiate /səbˈstænʃieɪt/ verb 1. (verb) To provide evidence to support or prove the truth of something; to verify 证实;使具体;用证据证明;证据支持
11 fastidious /fæˈstɪdiəs/ adjective 1. (adj) Very attentive to and concerned about accuracy and detail; difficult to please 极仔细的;一丝不苟的;挑剔的;难以取悦的
12 invigilate /ɪnˈvɪdʒɪleɪt/ verb 1. (verb) To supervise candidates during an examination to prevent cheating 监考;考试监视;监督考试
13 mince /mɪns/ verb, noun 1. (verb) To cut or chop into very small pieces
2. (verb) To walk with short, dainty steps (often used in “mincing”)
3. (noun) Meat that has been finely chopped or ground
切碎;碎切;碎肉;细肉末;小步走;轻快步态
14 synopsis /sɪˈnɒpsɪs/ noun 1. (noun) A brief summary or general survey of something 概要;摘要;梗概
15 somber /ˈsɒmbər/ adjective 1. (adj) Dark or dull in color or tone; gloomy
2. (adj) Serious, sad, or solemn in mood
阴沉的;昏暗的;严峻的;悲伤的;庄严的

 

2025-05-30

index word pronunciation parts of speech explanation translation in Chinese
1 contraceptive /ˌkɒntrəˈsɛptɪv/ noun, adjective 1. (noun) A device or drug used to prevent pregnancy
2. (adj) Serving to prevent conception
避孕药具;避孕的;防止怀孕的
2 incubate /ˈɪŋkjəbeɪt/ verb 1. (verb) To keep eggs warm for hatching
2. (verb) To develop or foster under controlled conditions
孵化;培养;培育
3 demean /dɪˈmiːn/ verb 1. (verb) To lower in dignity or standing; degrade
2. (verb) To conduct oneself in a specified way (demean oneself)
贬低;侮辱;举止;行为
4 unison /ˈjuːnɪsən/ noun 1. (noun) Simultaneous performance of action or utterance of speech
2. (noun) Musical interval of unison; same pitch
齐唱;齐声;同音;一致
5 lotion /ˈloʊʃən/ noun 1. (noun) A liquid preparation applied to the skin for soothing or cleansing
2. (noun) A cosmetic preparation for moisturizing
乳液;润肤露;化妆水
6 intrinsic /ɪnˈtrɪnzɪk/ adjective 1. (adj) Belonging naturally; essential
2. (adj) Inherent; built-in
内在的;本质的;固有的
7 manicure /ˈmænɪkjʊər/ noun, verb 1. (noun) A cosmetic treatment of the hands and nails
2. (verb) To care for or beautify the nails and hands
美甲;修指甲;修剪指甲
8 silhouette /ˌsɪluːˈɛt/ noun, verb 1. (noun) The dark shape and outline of someone seen against light
2. (verb) To cast or show as a silhouette
剪影;轮廓;使显出轮廓
9 cannibal /ˈkænɪbəl/ noun, adjective 1. (noun) A person who eats human flesh
2. (adj) Relating to cannibalism
食人者;同类相食的;吃同类的
10 cumulative /ˈkjuːmjʊlətɪv/ adjective 1. (adj) Increasing by successive addition
2. (adj) Aggregate; total
累积的;渐增的;积累的
11 rabies /ˈreɪbiːz/ noun 1. (noun) A fatal viral disease of mammals, transmitted by bite 狂犬病;恐水病
12 apathy /ˈæ pəθi/ noun 1. (noun) Lack of interest or emotion; indifference 冷漠;无兴趣;漠不关心
13 vulture /ˈvʌltʃər/ noun 1. (noun) A large bird that feeds on carrion
2. (noun) A person who preys on others’ misfortune
秃鹫;食腐鸟;乘人之危者
14 checkmate /ˈtʃɛkˌmeɪt/ noun, verb 1. (noun) A chess move that traps the opponent’s king
2. (verb) To defeat decisively; leave no escape
将死;棋局终结;使无路可退
15 maim /meɪm/ verb 1. (verb) To wound or injure severely, causing permanent damage 使残废;重伤;伤害

 

2025-05-29

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1 earthenware /ˈɜːrθənˌwɛər/ noun, adjective 1. (noun) Pottery made of baked clay, usually glazed
2. (adj) Made of earthenware
陶器;陶制器皿;陶器的
2 rummage /ˈrʌmɪdʒ/ verb, noun 1. (verb) To search through by moving things around carelessly
2. (noun) The act of rummaging; a thorough search
搜寻;翻找;翻寻出的物品;杂货
3 conjure /ˈkʌn.dʒər/ verb 1. (verb) To summon a spirit or image by magic ritual
2. (verb) To bring to mind; evoke
变魔术般变出;唤起;用魔法召唤
4 corrosion /kəˈroʊʒən/ noun 1. (noun) The gradual destruction of materials (often metal) by chemical reaction
2. (noun) The process of rusting or eroding
腐蚀;锈蚀;侵蚀作用
5 wiggle /ˈwɪɡəl/ verb, noun 1. (verb) To move up and down or side to side with small rapid movements
2. (noun) A small, rapid, twisting motion
扭动;蠕动;扭动动作
6 rationale /ˌræʃəˈnæl/ noun 1. (noun) The underlying reason or explanation for something 根本原因;基本原理;逻辑依据
7 insular /ˈɪnsələr/ adjective 1. (adj) Relating to an island
2. (adj) Narrow-minded or isolated in outlook
岛屿的;狭隘的;思想封闭的
8 intransigent /ɪnˈtrænzɪdʒənt/ adjective 1. (adj) Unwilling to change one's views; uncompromising 不妥协的;固执的;不让步的
9 burrow /ˈbʌroʊ/ verb, noun 1. (verb) To dig a hole or tunnel, especially for shelter
2. (noun) A hole dug by an animal
挖掘(洞);钻进;地洞;藏身所
10 frock /frɒk/ noun, verb 1. (noun) A woman's or girl's dress
2. (verb) To clothe in a frock
连衣裙;礼服;穿…连衣裙
11 optimum /ˈɒptɪməm/ adjective, noun 1. (adj) Most favorable or desirable
2. (noun) The best or most favorable condition
最佳的;最适宜的;最佳条件;最优值
12 caviar /ˈkæviɑːr/ noun 1. (noun) Salted fish eggs, typically from sturgeon, eaten as a delicacy 鱼子酱;鲟鱼子酱
13 incubator /ˈɪŋkjubeɪtər/ noun 1. (noun) A device that maintains optimal conditions for growth (eggs, bacteria, preemies) 孵化器;保育箱;培养箱
14 congested /kənˈdʒɛstɪd/ adjective 1. (adj) Overcrowded or blocked
2. (adj) Having excess mucus in the nose or throat
拥挤的;堵塞的;充血的;鼻塞的
15 indolent /ˈɪndələnt/ adjective 1. (adj) Wanting to avoid activity; lazy
2. (adj) Causing little or no pain (medical)
懒惰的;怠惰的;不痛的;无痛的

 

2025-05-28

index word pronunciation parts of speech explanation translation in Chinese
1 patriarch /ˈpeɪtriɑːrk/ noun 1. (noun) The male head of a family or tribe
2. (noun) A founding father or wise elder
家长;族长;元老;创始人
2 alimony /ˈælɪməni/ noun 1. (noun) Financial support paid to a spouse after separation or divorce 赡养费;抚养费;离婚赡养费
3 opaque /oʊˈpeɪk/ adjective 1. (adj) Not allowing light to pass through; not transparent
2. (adj) Difficult to understand; obscure
不透明的;难理解的;晦涩的
4 pike /paɪk/ noun, verb 1. (noun) A long spear formerly used by infantry
2. (noun) A freshwater fish with a pointed snout
3. (verb) To impale or spear with a pike
长矛;狗鱼;用矛刺
5 upheaval /ʌpˈhiːvəl/ noun 1. (noun) A sudden, violent change or disruption
2. (noun) A violent lifting or throwing up
剧变;动乱;大变动;动荡
6 knack /næk/ noun 1. (noun) A special skill or ability, often acquired by practice 诀窍;本领;技巧;习得之巧
7 infatuated /ɪnˈfætʃueɪtɪd/ adjective 1. (adj) Possessed with an intense but short-lived passion or admiration 迷恋的;充满激情而短暂的;热恋的
8 hypotenuse /ˌhaɪpəˈtɛnjuːs/ noun 1. (noun) The longest side of a right-angled triangle, opposite the right angle 斜边;直角三角形的斜边
9 bisect /baɪˈsɛkt/ verb 1. (verb) To divide into two equal parts 平分;等分;二等分
10 archaic /ɑːrˈkeɪɪk/ adjective 1. (adj) Very old or old-fashioned
2. (adj) No longer in everyday use, but sometimes used to impart an old-fashioned flavor
古老的;过时的;古体的;陈旧的
11 tarry /ˈtæri/ verb, adjective 1. (verb) To delay or be tardy in acting or doing
2. (adj) Covered with or resembling tar; sticky
耽搁;逗留;含焦油的;黏的
12 obesity /oʊˈbiːsəti/ noun 1. (noun) The condition of being grossly fat or overweight 肥胖;过度肥胖;臃肿
13 hull /hʌl/ noun, verb 1. (noun) The outer covering of a seed or fruit
2. (noun) The main body of a ship or boat
3. (verb) To remove the outer covering of a seed or fruit
外壳;船体;去壳;剥皮
14 intermittent /ˌɪntərˈmɪtənt/ adjective 1. (adj) Occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous or steady 断断续续的;间歇的;时断时续的
15 exodus /ˈɛksədəs/ noun 1. (noun) A mass departure of people
2. (noun) The second book of the Bible detailing the departure of the Israelites
大批离去;出埃及记;大迁移

 

2025-05-27

index word pronunciation parts of speech explanation translation in Chinese
1 insidious /ɪnˈsɪdiəs/ adjective 1. (adj) Proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects
2. (adj) Treacherous; stealthily treachery
潜伏的;隐伏的;暗中为害的
2 yummy /ˈjʌmi/ adjective, interjection 1. (adj) Delicious or tasty
2. (interj) Expression of delight in good food
美味的;好吃的;(表示美味时的感叹)
3 strut /strʌt/ verb, noun 1. (verb) To walk with a proud, confident gait
2. (noun) A proud, stiff walk or the supporting brace in engineering
大摇大摆地走;趾高气扬;支撑架;支柱
4 fender /ˈfɛndər/ noun, verb 1. (noun) A guard or barrier on a vehicle wheel arch
2. (noun) A device that protects against damage (e.g., boat fender)
3. (verb) To equip with a fender
挡泥板;保险杠;防护物;装上挡板
5 sallow /ˈsæloʊ/ adjective 1. (adj) Of an unhealthy yellow or pale brown color 病黄色的;蜡黄的
6 rhinoceros /raɪˈnɒsərəs/ noun 1. (noun) A large, thick-skinned herbivorous mammal with one or two horns on its snout 犀牛
7 zoom /zuːm/ verb, noun 1. (verb) To move or travel very quickly
2. (verb) To adjust a camera lens to make an image appear closer
3. (noun) A rapid movement or surge; lens adjustment
猛增;急速移动;变焦;镜头拉近;急速移动
8 broccoli /ˈbrɒkəli/ noun 1. (noun) A green vegetable with a large flowering head, eaten as a vegetable 西兰花;花椰菜
9 carnation /kɑːrˈneɪʃən/ noun 1. (noun) A double-flowered cultivar of the pink or Dianthus caryophyllus 康乃馨;石竹花
10 embed /ɪmˈbɛd/ verb 1. (verb) To fix (an object) firmly and deeply in a surrounding mass
2. (verb) To incorporate content (e.g., embed a video)
嵌入;植入;深留
11 favoritism /ˈfeɪvərɪtɪzəm/ noun 1. (noun) The practice of giving unfair preferential treatment to one person or group 偏袒;偏爱;厚此薄彼
12 orgy /ˈɔːrdʒi/ noun 1. (noun) A wild party involving excessive drinking or sexual activity
2. (noun) An unrestrained indulgence in something
狂欢;放荡;暴饮暴食
13 reversion /rɪˈvɜːrʒən/ noun 1. (noun) The act of returning to a previous state or condition 恢复;回归;复得
14 sensuous /ˈsɛnʃuəs/ adjective 1. (adj) Relating to or affecting the senses; voluptuous 感官的;肉感的;使人愉悦的
15 hangover /ˈhæŋˌoʊvər/ noun 1. (noun) The aftereffects of drinking too much alcohol
2. (noun) A remnant or remnant effect from the past
宿醉;余波;残余影响

 

2025-05-26

index word pronunciation parts of speech explanation translation in Chinese
1 grovel /ˈɡrɒvəl/ verb 1. (verb) To crawl or lie face down in humility
2. (verb) To act in an excessively submissive manner
卑躬屈膝;匍匐;奴颜婢膝
2 quip /kwɪp/ noun, verb 1. (noun) A witty remark or joke
2. (verb) To make a witty remark
机智的评论;妙语;(说)俏皮话;嘲讽
3 flex /flɛks/ verb, noun 1. (verb) To bend or tighten (a muscle)
2. (verb) To show off or display proudly (informal)
3. (noun) A sudden bending movement
弯曲;(肌肉)收缩;炫耀;展示;弯曲动作
4 imposter /ɪmˈpɒstər/ noun 1. (noun) A person who pretends to be someone else
2. (noun) A fraud or charlatan
冒名顶替者;骗子;伪装者
5 methodical /məˈθɒdɪkəl/ adjective 1. (adj) Done according to a systematic or established procedure
2. (adj) Orderly and deliberate in approach
有条理的;有方法的;有系统的
6 dandy /ˈdændi/ noun, adjective 1. (noun) A man unduly devoted to style and fashion
2. (adj) Excellent; first-rate (informal)
花花公子;纨绔子弟;极好的;一流的
7 pawn /pɔːn/ noun, verb 1. (noun) A person used by others for their own purposes
2. (noun) A chess piece of least value
3. (verb) To deposit as security for a loan
棋子的卒;被利用者;当(物品)作抵押;当铺
8 fatuous /ˈfætʃuəs/ adjective 1. (adj) Silly and pointless
2. (adj) Self-satisfied without awareness of potential faults
愚蠢的;昏庸的;无知的
9 epitome /ɪˈpɪtəmi/ noun 1. (noun) A perfect example or embodiment of a quality
2. (noun) A summary or condensed account
典型;缩影;摘要;梗概
10 bout /baʊt/ noun, verb 1. (noun) A short period of intense activity or illness
2. (noun) A contest or match (boxing)
3. (verb) To engage in a bout
回合;一阵(疾病、活动);比赛;(与…)较量
11 infrastructure /ˈɪnfrəˌstrʌktʃər/ noun 1. (noun) The basic physical and organizational structures needed for operation
2. (noun) Underlying framework or foundation
基础设施;公共建设;基础框架
12 apprehend /ˌæprɪˈhɛnd/ verb 1. (verb) To arrest or take into custody
2. (verb) To understand or grasp mentally
逮捕;理解;领会
13 uncanny /ʌnˈkæni/ adjective 1. (adj) Strange or mysterious, especially beyond explanation
2. (adj) Eerie or unsettling in effect
神秘的;怪异的;不可思议的
14 arson /ˈɑːrsən/ noun 1. (noun) The criminal act of deliberately setting fire to property 纵火;纵火罪
15 decor /deɪˈkɔːr/ noun 1. (noun) The style and layout of interior furnishings and decoration 装饰风格;佈置;布景

 

2025-05-25

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1 advocacy /ˈædvəkəsi/ noun 1. (noun) The act of supporting or recommending a cause
2. (noun) Public support for a policy or idea
拥护;提倡;辩护
2 grove /ɡroʊv/ noun 1. (noun) A small group of trees growing together
2. (noun) A plantation of fruit trees
树丛;小树林;果园
3 synonymous /sɪˈnɒnɪməs/ adjective 1. (adj) Having the same or nearly the same meaning as another word
2. (adj) Closely associated with something
同义的;意义相同的;密切相关的
4 jumbo /ˈdʒʌmboʊ/ adjective, noun 1. (adj) Very large; oversized
2. (noun) Something of very large size
巨大的;超大号的;巨型物
5 certify /ˈsɜːrtɪfaɪ/ verb 1. (verb) To attest to the truth or accuracy of something
2. (verb) To officially recognize or approve
证明;证实;颁发证书;认可
6 nasal /ˈneɪzəl/ adjective, noun 1. (adj) Relating to the nose
2. (adj) Produced or conveyed through the nose (sound)
3. (noun) A nasal consonant sound
鼻的;鼻音的;鼻音
7 lapse /læps/ noun, verb 1. (noun) A temporary slip or error
2. (noun) A decline or failure in behavior
3. (verb) To fall or slip gradually
4. (verb) To expire (e.g., a right or privilege)
失误;疏忽;流逝;失效;逐渐陷入
8 fresco /ˈfrɛskoʊ/ noun, adjective 1. (noun) A painting done rapidly in watercolor on wet plaster
2. (adj) Pertaining to such a painting
壁画;湿壁画;湿壁画的
9 flavoring /ˈfleɪvərɪŋ/ noun, verb 1. (noun) A substance used to give taste to food or drink
2. (verb) To add flavor to something
调味品;香料;给…调味
10 reprimand /ˈrɛprɪmænd/ noun, verb 1. (noun) A formal expression of disapproval
2. (verb) To rebuke or scold formally
谴责;训斥;严厉斥责
11 hornet /ˈhɔːrnət/ noun 1. (noun) A large stinging insect similar to a wasp 大黄蜂;大胡蜂
12 advent /ˈædvent/ noun 1. (noun) The arrival or coming of an important event or person
2. (noun) The period beginning four Sundays before Christmas
来临;降临节;出现
13 euphoria /juːˈfɔːriə/ noun 1. (noun) A feeling of intense excitement and happiness 欣快;兴高采烈;陶醉感
14 dentistry /ˈdɛntɪstri/ noun 1. (noun) The profession or practice of diagnosing and treating teeth 牙科;牙科学
15 partisan /ˈpɑːrtɪzən/ noun, adjective 1. (noun) A strong supporter of a party or cause
2. (adj) Strongly biased in favor of a particular group
党徒;支持者;偏袒的;盲目支持的

 

2025-05-24

index word pronunciation parts of speech explanation translation in Chinese
1 horde /hɔːrd/ noun 1. (noun) A large, moving crowd, especially a rough or noisy one 群;一大群(尤指动荡嘈杂的人群)
2 abide /əˈbaɪd/ verb 1. (verb) To accept or act in accordance with
2. (verb) To remain; continue
3. (verb) To endure patiently
遵守;忍受;停留;继续
3 holster /ˈhoʊlstər/ noun, verb 1. (noun) A holder for carrying a handgun
2. (verb) To place in a holster
枪套;将(枪)放入枪套
4 velocity /vəˈlɒsəti/ noun 1. (noun) The speed of something in a given direction 速度;速率(含方向)
5 dispensable /dɪˈspɛnsəbl/ adjective 1. (adj) Able to be done without; not essential 可有可无的;非必要的
6 deform /dɪˈfɔːrm/ verb, adjective 1. (verb) To spoil the natural shape or form of
2. (adj) Having a distorted or misshapen form
使变形;(使)畸形;变形的
7 repository /rɪˈpɒzətəri/ noun 1. (noun) A place or container where something is stored
2. (noun) A person or thing regarded as a store of information
仓库;储藏室;资料库;宝库
8 fortuitous /fɔːrˈtjuːɪtəs/ adjective 1. (adj) Happening by chance, often with a beneficial outcome 偶然的;幸运的;意外的
9 carnage /ˈkɑːrnɪdʒ/ noun 1. (noun) The killing of a large number of people
2. (noun) Widespread and indiscriminate slaughter
大屠杀;残杀;血腥大破坏
10 regress /rɪˈɡrɛs/ verb, noun 1. (verb) To return to a former or less developed state
2. (noun) A return to an earlier state or condition
倒退;退化;回归
11 revamp /ˌriːˈvæmp/ verb, noun 1. (verb) To renovate, redo, or revise
2. (noun) A renovation or improvement
改进;翻新;重建;改版
12 mantle /ˈmæntl/ noun, verb 1. (noun) A cloak or covering
2. (verb) To cover or envelop
3. (noun) A role or responsibility passed on
披风;覆盖;承担;责任
13 floral /ˈflɔːrəl/ adjective 1. (adj) Pertaining to or resembling flowers 花的;花卉的;似花的
14 skinny /ˈskɪni/ adjective 1. (adj) Very thin; lean
2. (adj, informal) Strict or minimal (as in a “skinny deal”)
瘦的;极瘦的;微小的;苛刻的
15 thatch /θætʃ/ noun, verb 1. (noun) A roof covering made of straw or reeds
2. (verb) To cover a roof with thatch
茅草;茅草屋顶;以茅草覆盖

 

2025-05-23

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1 theorem /ˈθɪərəm/ noun 1. (noun) A proposition that can be proved by reasoning or deduction 定理;论题;原理
2 derogatory /dɪˈrɒɡətəri/ adjective 1. (adj) Showing a critical or disrespectful attitude
2. (adj) Expressing a low opinion; belittling
贬损的;诽谤的;轻蔑的
3 incisive /ɪnˈsaɪsɪv/ adjective 1. (adj) Remarkably clear and direct; sharp
2. (adj) Intelligently analytical and clear-thinking
尖锐的;深刻的;一针见血的
4 electrify /ɪˈlɛktrɪfaɪ/ verb 1. (verb) To charge with electricity
2. (verb) To thrill or excite intensely
使带电;电击;使兴奋;使激动
5 withstand /wɪðˈstænd/ verb 1. (verb) To remain undamaged or unaffected by; resist successfully 抵挡;经受;承受住
6 whitewash /ˈwaɪtwɒʃ/ noun, verb 1. (noun) A solution of lime used for whitening walls
2. (verb) To cover up or gloss over faults or crimes
3. (verb) To defeat completely (sports)
石灰水;粉刷;掩饰;彻底击败
7 woe /woʊ/ noun 1. (noun) Great sorrow or distress
2. (noun) A source of trouble or misfortune
悲哀;痛苦;灾难;苦恼
8 hale /heɪl/ adjective, verb 1. (adj) Strong and healthy
2. (verb) To call out to attract attention
矍铄的;强壮的;喊;招呼
9 expedient /ɪkˈspiːdiənt/ adjective, noun 1. (adj) Convenient and practical though possibly improper
2. (noun) A means to an end
权宜的;方便的;应急措施;权宜之计
10 migraine /ˈmaɪɡreɪn/ noun 1. (noun) A recurrent throbbing headache often accompanied by nausea and sensitivity to light 偏头痛;严重头痛
11 slavish /ˈsleɪvɪʃ/ adjective 1. (adj) Showing no originality; blindly imitative
2. (adj) Relating to or characteristic of slaves
盲从的;奴性的;奴隶般的
12 anthology /ænˈθɒlədʒi/ noun 1. (noun) A published collection of writings by various authors 选集;文选;诗选
13 kernel /ˈkɜːrnəl/ noun 1. (noun) The edible part of a nut or seed
2. (noun) The central or most important part
核心;仁;要点
14 irradiate /ɪˈreɪdi.eɪt/ verb 1. (verb) To expose to radiation
2. (verb) To illuminate or brighten
照射;放射;照亮;使灿烂
15 vial /ˈvaɪəl/ noun 1. (noun) A small container, typically for medicines 小瓶;药水瓶

 

2025-05-22

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1 incense /ˈɪnsɛns/ noun, verb 1. (noun) A substance burned for its fragrant smoke, especially in rituals
2. (verb) To make very angry; enrage
香;焚香;激怒;使大怒
2 lousy /ˈlaʊzi/ adjective 1. (adj) Very poor or bad
2. (adj, informal) Unpleasant or distasteful
糟糕的;讨厌的;差劲的
3 sash /sæʃ/ noun, verb 1. (noun) A band or ribbon worn around the waist or over the shoulder
2. (noun) The movable frame holding a window pane
3. (verb) To decorate with a sash
腰带;肩带;窗框;用带子装饰
4 heretic /ˈhɛrətɪk/ noun, adjective 1. (noun) A person holding beliefs contrary to established doctrine
2. (adj) Holding unorthodox opinions
异教徒;持异端观点者;异端的
5 anonymity /ˌænəˈnɪməti/ noun 1. (noun) The state of being unnamed or unidentifiable
2. (noun) The quality of having no outstanding, individual, or unusual features
匿名;不具名;无特色
6 remnant /ˈrɛm.nənt/ noun, adjective 1. (noun) A small remaining quantity of something
2. (adj) Remaining; leftover
剩余部分;残余;残留的;剩余的
7 expurgate /ˈɛkspərɡeɪt/ verb 1. (verb) To remove objectionable content from a text
2. (verb) To purge or cleanse of moral offensiveness
删去;净化;删除不当内容
8 intuitive /ɪnˈtuːɪtɪv/ adjective 1. (adj) Perceived by intuition without conscious reasoning
2. (adj) Easy to understand or operate instinctively
直觉的;凭直觉的;易用的
9 communicable /kəˈmjuːnɪkəbl/ adjective 1. (adj) Able to be transmitted from one person to another
2. (adj) Capable of being communicated or conveyed
可传染的;可传达的;可传播的
10 norm /nɔːrm/ noun 1. (noun) A standard or pattern regarded as typical
2. (noun) A socially enforced rule of behavior
规范;常态;标准;行为准则
11 mitten /ˈmɪtən/ noun 1. (noun) A glove that covers the fingers together and the thumb separately 连指手套;连指手套式手套
12 tensile /ˈtɛnˌsaɪl/ adjective 1. (adj) Relating to tension; capable of being stretched
2. (adj) Having the property of tensile strength
拉力的;张力的;抗拉的
13 gill /ɡɪl/ noun, verb 1. (noun) A respiratory organ of fish and certain amphibians
2. (noun) A unit of liquid measure (¼ pint)
3. (verb) To remove the gills from (a fish)
鳃;鳃状物;(量)吉尔;给…除鳃
14 zest /zɛst/ noun, verb 1. (noun) Great enthusiasm and energy
2. (noun) The outer peel of citrus fruit used for flavoring
3. (verb) To scrape the peel for zest
热情;风味;果皮;给…加风味
15 tulip /ˈtuːlɪp/ noun 1. (noun) A bulbous spring-flowering plant with showy flowers
2. (noun) The bulb of this plant
郁金香;郁金香花;郁金香球茎

 

2025-05-21

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1 engender /ɪnˈdʒɛndər/ verb 1. (verb) To cause or give rise to
2. (verb) To bring into existence
产生;引起
2 imprudent /ɪmˈpruːd(ə)nt/ adjective 1. (adj) Not showing care for the consequences of an action; rash
2. (adj) Lacking discretion
轻率的;鲁莽的;不谨慎的
3 ledger /ˈlɛdʒər/ noun 1. (noun) A book or other collection of financial accounts
2. (noun) The principal book for recording and totaling economic transactions
账簿;分类账;总账簿
4 sardonic /sɑːrˈdɒnɪk/ adjective 1. (adj) Grimly mocking or cynical
2. (adj) Scornfully derisive
讽刺的;嘲笑的;冷嘲的
5 allusion /əˈluːʒən/ noun 1. (noun) An indirect reference to something
2. (noun) A passing mention or hint
暗示;间接提及;典故
6 segregation /ˌsɛɡrɪˈɡeɪʃən/ noun 1. (noun) The action or state of setting someone or something apart
2. (noun) Separation of groups based on race, class, or other criteria
隔离;分离;种族隔离
7 lurk /lɜːrk/ verb, noun 1. (verb) To remain hidden so as to wait in ambush
2. (verb) To move furtively or stealthily
3. (noun) A lurking or concealed presence
潜伏;潜藏;埋伏
8 surreptitious /ˌsʌrəpˈtɪʃəs/ adjective 1. (adj) Kept secret, especially because it would not be approved of
2. (adj) Stealthy or clandestine
偷偷摸摸的;秘密的;鬼祟的
9 reshuffle /ˌriːˈʃʌfəl/ verb, noun 1. (verb) To change the positions or order of
2. (noun) A rearrangement, especially of a political team
重新洗牌;改组;重组
10 delude /dɪˈluːd/ verb 1. (verb) To impose a misleading belief upon
2. (verb) To deceive or trick
欺骗;哄骗;使产生错误想法
11 flax /flæks/ noun 1. (noun) A plant whose fibers are used to make linen
2. (noun) The fiber of the flax plant
亚麻;亚麻纤维
12 ravine /rəˈviːn/ noun 1. (noun) A deep, narrow gorge with steep sides
2. (noun) A ravine formed by running water
峡谷;沟壑;深谷
13 grievance /ˈɡriːvəns/ noun 1. (noun) A real or imagined wrong causing resentment
2. (noun) A complaint or protest
委屈;不满;抱怨;申诉
14 gratuitous /ɡrəˈtjuːɪtəs/ adjective 1. (adj) Uncalled for; lacking good reason
2. (adj) Given or done free of charge
无端的;免费赠送的;多余的
15 tyrannical /tɪˈrænɪkəl/ adjective 1. (adj) Exercising power in a cruel or arbitrary way
2. (adj) Oppressively domineering
专制的;暴虐的;残酷的

 

2025-05-20

index word pronunciation parts of speech explanation translation in Chinese
1 animation /ænɪˈmeɪʃən/ noun 1. (noun) The state of being full of life; liveliness
2. (noun) The technique of photographing successive drawings to create the illusion of movement
动画;活力;生气
2 impassive /ɪmˈpæsɪv/ adjective 1. (adj) Not feeling or showing emotion; expressionless 冷漠的;无表情的
3 mussel /ˈmʌsəl/ noun 1. (noun) A bivalve mollusk with a siphon and two-part shell 贻贝;蚌;贝类
4 irritant /ˈɪrɪtənt/ noun, adjective 1. (noun) A substance that causes irritation to skin or mucous membranes
2. (adj) Causing annoyance or discomfort
刺激物;刺激的;惹人生气的
5 serrated /səˈreɪtɪd/ adjective 1. (adj) Having a saw‑toothed or notched edge 锯齿状的;有锯齿边缘的
6 vermin /ˈvɜːrmɪn/ noun 1. (noun) Wild animals or insects that are pests
2. (noun) People considered disgusting or objectionable
害虫;害兽;败类
7 shrivel /ˈʃrɪvəl/ verb 1. (verb) To wrinkle and contract, especially due to loss of moisture
2. (verb) To lose vitality or freshness
枯萎;皱缩;干枯
8 inkling /ˈɪŋklɪŋ/ noun 1. (noun) A slight knowledge or suspicion; a hint 暗示;略知;迹象
9 braid /breɪd/ noun, verb 1. (noun) Strands of hair, rope, or material woven together
2. (verb) To weave strands together
辫子;编织;编发
10 cajole /kəˈdʒoʊl/ verb 1. (verb) To persuade by flattery or gentle urging; coax 哄骗;劝诱;用甜言蜜语说服
11 tangent /ˈtændʒənt/ noun, adjective 1. (noun) A line or curve touching another at one point but not intersecting
2. (noun) An irrelevant line of thought or action
3. (adj) Touching at a single point
切线;离题;切线的
12 palpable /ˈpælpəbəl/ adjective 1. (adj) Able to be touched or felt
2. (adj) Easily perceived or obvious
可触知的;明显的;易觉察的
13 hamlet /ˈhæmlət/ noun 1. (noun) A small village or settlement 小村庄;村落
14 coexist /ˌkoʊɪɡˈzɪst/ verb 1. (verb) To exist at the same time or place 共存;同时存在
15 desiccate /ˈdɛsɪkeɪt/ verb, adjective 1. (verb) To remove moisture; dry out
2. (adj) Dried out; preserved by drying
使脱水;干燥;脱水的;干的

 

2025-05-19

index word pronunciation parts of speech explanation translation in Chinese
1 excavate /ˈɛkskəveɪt/ verb, noun 1. (verb) To dig out and remove earth
2. (verb) To uncover or expose by digging
3. (noun) The site or act of excavation
挖掘;发掘;出土;发掘现场
2 reminiscent /ˌrɛmɪˈnɪsənt/ adjective, noun 1. (adj) Tending to remind one of something
2. (adj) Suggestive of the past
3. (noun) One who reminisces
回忆的;使人联想的;怀旧者
3 heed /hiːd/ verb, noun 1. (verb) To pay attention to; take notice of
2. (noun) Careful attention
注意;留心;关心
4 electrode /ɪˈlɛktroʊd/ noun 1. (noun) A conductor through which electricity enters or leaves a medium 电极;电极板
5 ceremonious /ˌsɛrəˈmoʊniəs/ adjective 1. (adj) Formal and dignified
2. (adj) Marked by ritual or ceremony
隆重的;正式的;仪式化的
6 hanger /ˈhæŋər/ noun 1. (noun) A device for hanging clothes
2. (noun) One who hangs; something that hangs
衣架;挂钩;悬挂物
7 mammoth /ˈmæməθ/ noun, adjective 1. (noun) A large extinct elephant-like mammal
2. (adj) Huge; enormous
猛犸象;庞大的;巨大的
8 forlorn /fɔːrˈlɔːrn/ adjective 1. (adj) Pitifully sad and abandoned or lonely
2. (adj) Unlikely to succeed or be fulfilled
孤苦伶仃的;凄凉的;绝望的
9 protagonist /prəˈtæɡənɪst/ noun 1. (noun) The leading character in a story or drama
2. (noun) A supporter of a cause
主角;拥护者;倡导者
10 macho /ˈmɑːtʃoʊ/ adjective, noun 1. (adj) Exhibiting stereotypical masculinity
2. (noun) A macho man; male chauvinist
大男子气概的;强硬的;大男子主义者
11 downstream /ˌdaʊnˈstriːm/ adverb, adjective, noun 1. (adv) In the direction of a stream’s flow
2. (adj) Situated or moving in that direction
3. (noun) The lower part of a flow
下游地;下游的;下游
12 lateral /ˈlætərəl/ adjective, noun 1. (adj) Of, at, or toward the side
2. (noun) A lateral pass (sports)
侧面的;横向的;侧移传球
13 indict /ɪnˈdaɪt/ verb 1. (verb) To formally charge with a crime
2. (verb) To accuse or blame
起诉;控告;指责
14 sod /sɒd/ noun, verb, adjective 1. (noun) Grass and the surface layer of earth held by its roots
2. (verb) To cover with sod
3. (adj, Brit.) A contemptible person (informal)
草皮;铺草皮;讨厌鬼(英,非正式)
15 silt /sɪlt/ noun, verb 1. (noun) Fine sand or soil carried by water
2. (verb) To deposit silt
淤泥;淤沙;使淤积

 

2025-05-18

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1 tutelage /ˈtjuːtəlɪdʒ/ noun 1. (noun) Instruction, guidance, or teaching
2. (noun) The state of being under a guardian or tutor
指导;教导;监护
2 manacle /ˈmænəkəl/ noun, verb 1. (noun) A metal band, chain, or shackle for fastening someone's hands or ankles
2. (verb) To restrain or confine someone’s hands or feet
手铐;脚镣;上铐;束缚
3 profiteer /ˌprɒfɪˈtɪər/ noun, verb 1. (noun) A person who earns excessive profit, especially illegally or unethically
2. (verb) To make or seek to make an excessive or unfair profit
牟取暴利者;哄抬物价;赚取暴利
4 mural /ˈmjʊərəl/ noun, adjective 1. (noun) A large painting or artwork done directly on a wall or ceiling
2. (adj) Relating to or suitable for a wall
壁画;墙壁的;壁画的
5 conflate /kənˈfleɪt/ verb 1. (verb) To combine two or more ideas, texts, or elements into one
2. (verb) To fuse or blend, sometimes leading to confusion
合并;混合;融合
6 stark /stɑːrk/ adjective, adverb 1. (adj) Severe or bare in appearance; desolate
2. (adj) Complete; sheer
3. (adv) Completely or utterly
严酷的;荒凉的;完全的;完全地
7 bash /bæʃ/ verb, noun 1. (verb) To strike with force; batter
2. (verb, informal) To criticize harshly
3. (noun, informal) A large party or celebration
猛击;抨击;举办盛会;聚会
8 foul /faʊl/ adjective, verb, noun, adverb 1. (adj) Offensive to the senses; disgusting
2. (verb) To make dirty or pollute
3. (noun) A breach of rules in sport
4. (adv) Unfairly or illegally
污秽的;弄脏;犯规;不公平地
9 boisterous /ˈbɔɪstərəs/ adjective 1. (adj) Noisy, energetic, and cheerful; rowdy 喧闹的;活跃的;欢闹的
10 woo /wuː/ verb 1. (verb) To seek the favor, support, or affection of someone
2. (verb) To court or try to win someone’s romantic interest
求爱;争取;寻求支持
11 swirl /swɜːrl/ verb, noun 1. (verb) To move in a twisting or spiraling pattern
2. (noun) A twisting or spiraling motion or pattern
旋转;打旋;漩涡;旋律
12 fold /foʊld/ verb, noun 1. (verb) To bend over on itself; crease
2. (verb) To enclose in layers
3. (noun) A mark or crease made by folding
折叠;囊括;皱折
13 sparingly /ˈspɛərɪŋli/ adverb 1. (adv) In small amounts; limitedly
2. (adv) Economically; frugally
节约地;保守地;谨慎地
14 chubby /ˈtʃʌbi/ adjective 1. (adj) Plump and rounded; slightly overweight 圆胖的;丰满的
15 allergic /əˈlɜːrdʒɪk/ adjective 1. (adj) Having an allergy; hypersensitive to a substance
2. (adj) Strongly opposed or averse to something
过敏的;反感的;厌恶的

 

2025-05-17

index word pronunciation parts of speech explanation translation in Chinese
1 concord /ˈkɒŋkɔːrd/ noun 1. (noun) Agreement or harmony between people or things
2. (noun) A treaty or pact; peaceful coexistence
和谐;一致;协定;条约
2 inflection /ɪnˈflɛkʃən/ noun 1. (noun) A change in the form of a word to express grammatical function
2. (noun) Modulation of the voice; pitch variation
词形变化;语调;声调变化
3 hike /haɪk/ noun, verb 1. (noun) A long walk, especially in the countryside
2. (noun) A sudden increase (e.g., in prices)
3. (verb) To take a long walk
4. (verb) To raise or increase sharply
徒步旅行;(价格)上涨;徒步;提高
4 afflict /əˈflɪkt/ verb 1. (verb) To cause pain or suffering to
2. (verb) To trouble greatly
折磨;使痛苦;使苦恼
5 measles /ˈmiːzəlz/ noun 1. (noun) A highly contagious viral disease marked by a rash and fever 麻疹
6 emanate /ˈɛmənət/ verb 1. (verb) To flow out from a source
2. (verb) To originate or issue forth
散发;发出;起源于
7 preschool /ˈpriːskuːl/ noun, adjective 1. (noun) An educational institution for children too young for school
2. (adj) Relating to preschool education
学前班;学前教育的
8 arbitrate /ˈɑːbɪtreɪt/ verb 1. (verb) To settle a dispute between parties by independent judgement
2. (verb) To act as an arbitrator
仲裁;公断;担任仲裁人
9 sweeping /ˈswiːpɪŋ/ adjective, noun 1. (adj) Wide-ranging; extensive
2. (adj) Overly general
3. (noun) The act of sweeping
广泛的;全面的;笼统的;打扫;清扫
10 autocratic /ˌɔːtəˈkrætɪk/ adjective 1. (adj) Relating to a ruler with absolute power
2. (adj) Domineering; tyrannical
专制的;独裁的;专横的
11 bustle /ˈbʌsəl/ verb, noun 1. (verb) To move energetically or noisily
2. (noun) Busy, noisy activity
忙碌;熙攘;喧嚣
12 extradite /ˈɛkstrədaɪt/ verb 1. (verb) To hand over a person accused of crime to another jurisdiction
2. (verb) To surrender (a fugitive) to state/country
引渡; extradition 引渡行为
13 scrub /skrʌb/ verb, noun 1. (verb) To clean by rubbing vigorously
2. (noun) Rough, low vegetation
3. (verb) To cancel or abandon (informal)
擦洗;擦洗;灌木丛;取消;放弃
14 treacherous /ˈtrɛtʃərəs/ adjective 1. (adj) Guilty of betrayal or deception
2. (adj) Hazardous because of hidden dangers
背叛的;不忠的;危险的;暗藏风险的
15 directive /dəˈrɛktɪv/ noun, adjective 1. (noun) An official instruction or order
2. (adj) Serving to direct or guide
指令;命令;指导的;指示的

 

2025-05-16

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1 wilt /wɪlt/ verb 1. (verb) To become limp and drooping
2. (verb) To lose strength or vigor
枯萎;萎靡
2 lenient /ˈliːniənt/ adjective 1. (adj) More merciful or tolerant than expected
2. (adj) Not strict
宽容的;宽大的
3 monotony /məˈnɒtəni/ noun 1. (noun) Lack of variety and interest
2. (noun) Sameness
单调;千篇一律
4 ointment /ˈɔːɪntmənt/ noun 1. (noun) A smooth oily preparation for application to injuries or skin 药膏;软膏
5 snivel /ˈsnɪvəl/ verb, noun 1. (verb) To cry or sniffle; complain tearfully
2. (noun) A self‑pitying complaint; a sniffle
抽泣;啜泣;呜咽声
6 lookout /ˈlʊkˌaʊt/ noun 1. (noun) A person keeping watch; sentinel
2. (noun) An alert or watchful state
3. (noun) A vantage point
监视;守望;观望点
7 gnarled /nɑːld/ adjective 1. (adj) Knobbly, rough, and twisted, especially with age 多节的;粗糙的;扭曲的
8 gaiety /ˈɡeɪəti/ noun 1. (noun) The state of being cheerful and lively
2. (noun) Festive activity
欢乐;愉快;节日活动
9 allegiance /əˈliːdʒəns/ noun 1. (noun) Loyalty or commitment to a group or cause 忠诚;效忠
10 embellish /ɪmˈbɛlɪʃ/ verb 1. (verb) To make more attractive by decoration
2. (verb) To add fictitious details
装饰;润饰;渲染
11 populous /ˈpɒpjələs/ adjective 1. (adj) Having a large population; densely populated 人口稠密的;人口众多的
12 freelance /ˈfriːˌlæns/ noun, adjective 1. (noun) A person working independently
2. (adj) Working independently without long‑term commitment
自由职业者;自由职业的
13 jubilant /ˈdʒuːbɪlənt/ adjective 1. (adj) Feeling or expressing great happiness and triumph 欢欣鼓舞的;喜气洋洋的
14 antiseptic /ˌæntiˈsɛptɪk/ adjective, noun 1. (adj) Preventing infection
2. (noun) A substance that prevents infection
防腐的;杀菌的;防腐剂;杀菌剂
15 antipathy /ænˈtɪpəθi/ noun 1. (noun) A deep‑seated feeling of aversion
2. (noun) Strong dislike
反感;厌恶

 

2025-05-15

index word pronunciation parts of speech explanation translation in Chinese
1 insatiable /ɪnˈseɪʃəbəl/ adjective 1. (adj) Impossible to satisfy; always wanting more 无法满足的;贪得无厌的
2 hefty /ˈhɛfti/ adjective 1. (adj) Large and heavy
2. (adj) Strong and powerful
重的;结实的;强壮的
3 hatchery /ˈhætʃəri/ noun 1. (noun) A place where eggs are hatched artificially, especially fish or poultry eggs 孵化场;孵卵器
4 mare /mɛər/ noun 1. (noun) An adult female horse
2. (noun) A nightmare (archaic or literary)
母马;梦魇
5 glean /ɡliːn/ verb 1. (verb) To gather gradually or bit by bit
2. (verb) To collect leftover grain after harvest
拾取;收集;慢慢搜集
6 jellyfish /ˈdʒɛlifaɪʃ/ noun 1. (noun) A free-swimming marine animal with a gelatinous bell-shaped body and tentacles 水母
7 obituary /oʊˈbɪtʃuˌɛri/ noun, adjective 1. (noun) A notice of a death, especially in a newspaper
2. (adj) Relating to death or a death notice
讣告;死亡消息;讣告的
8 countenance /ˈkaʊntənəns/ noun, verb 1. (noun) A person's face or facial expression
2. (verb) To approve or tolerate
面容;表情;支持;认可
9 bulky /ˈbʌlki/ adjective 1. (adj) Taking up much space; large and unwieldy
2. (adj) Large in size or volume
庞大的;笨重的;体积大的
10 hotbed /ˈhɒtbɛd/ noun 1. (noun) A place where something undesirable is fostered or multiplied rapidly 温床;滋生地
11 fracture /ˈfræktʃər/ noun, verb 1. (noun) The cracking or breaking of a hard object or material
2. (verb) To break or cause to break
骨折;断裂;使断裂
12 maze /meɪz/ noun, verb 1. (noun) A complex network of paths or passages
2. (verb) To confuse or perplex
迷宫;迷惑
13 invincible /ɪnˈvɪnsəbəl/ adjective 1. (adj) Too powerful to be defeated or overcome 不可战胜的;无敌的
14 hatchet /ˈhætʃɪt/ noun, verb 1. (noun) A small axe with a short handle
2. (verb) To cut or hack roughly
短柄斧;砍;劈
15 handicraft /ˈhændikrɑːft/ noun 1. (noun) Work done by hand; manual art or skill
2. (noun) A small handmade object
手工艺;手工制品

 

2025-05-14

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1 inflammation /ˌɪnfləˈmeɪʃən/ noun 1. (noun) The process by which part of the body becomes reddened, swollen, hot, and often painful
2. (noun) A localized physical condition of heat, pain, and redness
炎症;发炎
2 quartz /kwɔːrts/ noun 1. (noun) A hard, crystalline mineral composed of silicon dioxide
2. (noun) A timekeeping device driven by the vibration of a quartz crystal
石英;石英钟
3 footloose /ˈfʊtˌluːs/ adjective 1. (adj) Free to go or travel about; not tied down by responsibilities 无拘无束的;自由的
4 decadent /ˈdɛkədənt/ adjective, noun 1. (adj) Characterized by or reflecting a state of moral or cultural decline
2. (adj) Marked by excessive self‑indulgence
3. (noun) A person who is morally or culturally decaying
颓废的;堕落的;颓废者
5 vault /vɔːlt/ noun, verb 1. (noun) An arched structure forming a roof or ceiling
2. (noun) A secure room or compartment for valuables
3. (verb) To leap or spring over
4. (verb) To store in a vault
拱顶;金库;跳跃;存入金库
6 complexion /kəmˈplɛkʃən/ noun 1. (noun) The natural color, texture, and appearance of the skin, especially of the face
2. (noun) The general aspect or character of something
肤色;气色;局面
7 exult /ɪɡˈzʌlt/ verb 1. (verb) To show or feel a lively or triumphant joy
2. (verb) To rejoice exceedingly; be highly elated
欢欣;狂喜
8 flicker /ˈflɪkər/ noun, verb 1. (noun) A brief or wavering movement of light
2. (verb) To shine unsteadily; flutter
3. (verb) To move or appear erratically
闪烁;颤动;忽隐忽现
9 wily /ˈwaɪli/ adjective 1. (adj) Skilled at gaining advantage, especially deceitfully; crafty 狡猾的;诡计多端的
10 inordinate /ɪnˈɔːrdɪnət/ adjective 1. (adj) Exceeding reasonable limits; excessive 过度的;无节制的
11 coop /kuːp/ noun, verb 1. (noun) A cage or pen for confining poultry
2. (verb) To confine in a coop
3. (verb) To confine or restrict narrowly
鸡笼;囚禁;禁闭
12 prevalent /ˈprɛvələnt/ adjective 1. (adj) Widespread or commonly occurring in a particular time or place 流行的;普遍的
13 pacify /ˈpæsɪfaɪ/ verb 1. (verb) To quell the anger, agitation, or excitement of
2. (verb) To restore peace or calm
安抚;平息;使平静
14 ailment /ˈeɪlmənt/ noun 1. (noun) A minor illness or bodily disorder
2. (noun) A physical disorder or disease
小病;疾病;不适
15 soprano /səˈprɑːnoʊ/ noun, adjective 1. (noun) The highest singing voice in women or boys
2. (noun) A singer with a soprano voice
3. (adj) Pertaining to the soprano voice
女高音;最高音部;女高音的

 

2025-05-13

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1 matrix /ˈmeɪtrɪks/ noun 1. (noun) An environment or material in which something develops
2. (noun) A mold for casting
矩阵;基质;模板
2 misplace /ˌmɪsˈpleɪs/ verb 1. (verb) To put in the wrong place
2. (verb) To lose temporarily
放错地方;暂时找不到
3 lopsided /ˌlɒpˈsaɪdɪd/ adjective 1. (adj) Larger or more developed on one side than the other
2. (adj) Unbalanced in form or proportion
不平衡的;倾向一边的
4 incarnation /ˌɪnkɑːrˈneɪʃən/ noun 1. (noun) A person or thing regarded as embodying an idea
2. (noun) A particular form or version of something
化身;体现;具体表现
5 rampant /ˈræmpənt/ adjective 1. (adj) Flourishing unchecked; widespread
2. (adj) Violent or unrestrained
猖獗的;蔓延的
6 spleen /spliːn/ noun 1. (noun) An organ involved in blood filtration and immune response
2. (noun) Anger or ill‑feeling
脾脏;怒气;怨恨
7 parson /ˈpɑːrsən/ noun 1. (noun) A member of the clergy, especially a Protestant minister
2. (noun) A rector or parish priest
牧师;教区长
8 pastry /ˈpeɪstri/ noun 1. (noun) Dough of flour, fat, and water used for baking
2. (noun) Baked goods made from pastry
酥皮点心;糕点
9 interminable /ɪnˈtɜːrmɪnəbəl/ adjective 1. (adj) Endless or seeming to have no end 无休止的;冗长不堪的
10 exuberant /ɪɡˈzjuːbərənt/ adjective 1. (adj) Filled with lively energy and excitement
2. (adj) Growing or produced in extreme abundance
热情洋溢的;繁茂的
11 absentee /ˌæbsənˈtiː/ noun, adjective 1. (noun) A person who is expected or required to be present but is not
2. (adj) Not present
缺席者;缺席的
12 squirt /skwɜːrt/ verb, noun 1. (verb) To force a liquid through a narrow opening
2. (noun) A small, forceful jet of liquid
3. (verb) To spray liquid in a thin stream
喷射;小喷流;喷出
13 stalk /stɔːk/ noun, verb 1. (noun) The stem of a plant
2. (verb) To pursue or approach stealthily
3. (verb) To walk stiffly or angrily
茎;跟踪;高视阔步行走
14 untenable /ʌnˈtɛnəbəl/ adjective 1. (adj) Not able to be defended or justified 站不住脚的;无法防护的
15 censorship /ˈsensəʃɪp/ noun 1. (noun) The suppression or prohibition of speech or writing deemed objectionable
2. (noun) The system or agency enforcing such suppression
审查制度;审查;检查

 

2025-05-12

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1 succulent /ˈsʌkjʊlənt/ adjective, noun 1. (adj) Full of juice; juicy
2. (adj) Rich in interest or flavor
3. (noun) A type of plant with thick, fleshy tissues adapted to water storage
多汁的;肉质植物
2 postscript /ˈpəʊs(t)skrɪpt/ noun 1. (noun) An additional remark at the end of a letter
2. (noun) An additional or supplementary statement
附言;后记
3 manoeuvre /məˈnuːvə(r)/ noun, verb 1. (noun) A movement or series of moves requiring skill
2. (noun) A strategic action
3. (verb) To move skillfully or carefully
4. (verb) To manipulate cleverly
操作;策略;操纵
4 rodent /ˈrəʊd(ə)nt/ noun 1. (noun) A gnawing mammal, e.g., rats, mice, squirrels 啮齿动物
5 wicked /ˈwɪkɪd/ adjective 1. (adj) Evil or morally wrong
2. (adj, informal) Excellent or cool
邪恶的;极好的(非正式)
6 gospel /ˈɡɒspəl/ noun 1. (noun) The teaching or revelation of Christ
2. (noun) A thing that is absolutely true
3. (noun) A musical genre rooted in spirituals
福音;信条;福音音乐
7 stealth /stɛlθ/ noun 1. (noun) Cautious and surreptitious action or movement
2. (noun) The act of avoiding detection
隐秘;偷偷摸摸
8 orchid /ˈɔːkɪd/ noun 1. (noun) A plant with complex, often fragrant flowers
2. (noun) A pale purple color
兰花;淡紫色
9 icon /ˈaɪkɒn/ noun 1. (noun) A symbol or representation
2. (noun) A person or thing regarded as a representative symbol
3. (noun) A small image on a computer screen
图标;偶像;象征
10 kennel /ˈkɛn(ə)l/ noun, verb 1. (noun) A shelter for a dog
2. (noun) A place where dogs are bred or boarded
3. (verb) To put or keep in a kennel
狗舍;寄养所;关进狗舍
11 wreckage /ˈrekɪdʒ/ noun 1. (noun) The remains of something that has been badly damaged or destroyed 残骸;碎片
12 sentry /ˈsɛntri/ noun 1. (noun) A soldier stationed to keep guard or control access 哨兵;岗哨
13 blizzard /ˈblɪzəd/ noun 1. (noun) A severe snowstorm with high winds
2. (noun) A large number of things coming suddenly
暴风雪;大量突然袭来的事物
14 falsehood /ˈfɔːlshʊd/ noun 1. (noun) A lie or untrue statement
2. (noun) The state of being untrue
谎言;虚假
15 nurture /ˈnɜːtʃə(r)/ verb, noun 1. (verb) To care for and encourage the growth or development of
2. (verb) To nourish or feed
3. (noun) The process of nurturing or being nurtured
养育;培养;教育

 

2025-05-11

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1 blackout /ˈblækaʊt/ noun 1. (noun) A temporary loss of consciousness
2. (noun) A period when lights are turned off or hidden
3. (noun) A suppression of information
停电;灯火管制;新闻封锁;断片
2 din /dɪn/ noun, verb 1. (noun) A loud, continuous noise
2. (verb) To make someone learn or remember something by constant repetition
喧嚣声;轰鸣声;反复灌输
3 livid /ˈlɪvɪd/ adjective 1. (adj) Extremely angry
2. (adj) Discolored, as from a bruise; bluish-gray
狂怒的;青紫色的;铁青的
4 bastion /ˈbæstiən/ noun 1. (noun) A fortified place; a stronghold
2. (noun) A person or institution strongly defending particular principles
堡垒;防御工事;坚守者
5 instantaneous /ˌɪnstənˈteɪniəs/ adjective 1. (adj) Occurring or done immediately
2. (adj) Happening in an instant
瞬间的;即刻的
6 scalpel /ˈskælpəl/ noun 1. (noun) A small, sharp surgical knife used for operations 手术刀;解剖刀
7 foreshadow /fɔːˈʃædəʊ/ verb 1. (verb) To indicate or suggest something in advance
2. (verb) To be a warning or sign of a future event
预示;成为…的先兆
8 solace /ˈsɒləs/ noun, verb 1. (noun) Comfort or consolation in a time of distress
2. (verb) To give comfort or relief
安慰;慰藉;安抚
9 impediment /ɪmˈpedɪmənt/ noun 1. (noun) A hindrance or obstruction
2. (noun) A physical defect, especially in speech
阻碍;障碍;语言障碍
10 hereditary /həˈredɪtəri/ adjective 1. (adj) Passed from parent to offspring genetically
2. (adj) Inherited through family or tradition
遗传的;世袭的
11 pendant /ˈpendənt/ noun 1. (noun) An ornament that hangs from a chain
2. (noun) A hanging light or decorative element
吊坠;垂饰;吊灯
12 scoff /skɒf/ verb, noun 1. (verb) To mock or jeer
2. (noun) An expression of scorn
3. (verb, informal Brit.) To eat greedily
嘲笑;讥讽;狼吞虎咽
13 roost /ruːst/ noun, verb 1. (noun) A place where birds rest or sleep
2. (verb) To settle or rest in a roost
栖息处;栖息
14 sedan /sɪˈdæn/ noun 1. (noun) A type of car with a closed body and a separate trunk
2. (noun, archaic) A portable enclosed chair for one person
轿车;轿子
15 closure /ˈkləʊʒə(r)/ noun, verb 1. (noun) The act or process of closing something
2. (noun) A sense of resolution or conclusion
3. (verb) To bring to an end (especially in parliamentary context)
关闭;结束;解脱感;终结辩论

 

2025-05-10

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1 magnate /ˈmæɡneɪt/ noun 1. (noun) A wealthy and influential businessperson or industrialist 大亨;巨头;富豪
2 calamity /kəˈlæmɪti/ noun 1. (noun) A great misfortune or disaster
2. (noun) A grievous event marked by suffering
灾难;灾祸;不幸事件
3 incise /ɪnˈsaɪz/ verb 1. (verb) To cut into a surface
2. (verb) To make an incision in something
切开;雕刻;切入
4 falcon /ˈfɔːlkən/, /ˈfælkən/ noun 1. (noun) A bird of prey known for its speed and keen vision
2. (noun) A trained hunting bird in falconry
猎鹰;隼
5 automate /ˈɔːtəmeɪt/ verb 1. (verb) To convert a process or system to automatic operation
2. (verb) To use machinery or technology to perform tasks
使自动化;用机器操作
6 recline /rɪˈklaɪn/ verb 1. (verb) To lean or lie back in a relaxed position
2. (verb) To rest or support against something
斜倚;躺下;后靠
7 havoc /ˈhævək/ noun 1. (noun) Widespread destruction or chaos
2. (noun) Great confusion or disorder
大破坏;浩劫;混乱
8 pharmaceutical /ˌfɑːrməˈsuːtɪkəl/ adjective, noun 1. (adj) Relating to drugs or their preparation, use, or sale
2. (noun) A medicinal drug
制药的;药品的;药物
9 monolingual /ˌmɒnəʊˈlɪŋɡwəl/ adjective, noun 1. (adj) Using or knowing only one language
2. (noun) A person who speaks only one language
单语的;单语者
10 pedigree /ˈpedɪɡriː/ noun 1. (noun) Ancestral line or lineage
2. (noun) Recorded ancestry, especially of purebred animals
3. (noun) Distinguished origin or background
血统;出身;家谱
11 anew /əˈnjuː/ adverb 1. (adv) In a new or different and typically more positive way
2. (adv) Once more; again
重新;再一次
12 remit /rɪˈmɪt/ verb, noun 1. (verb) To send money as payment
2. (verb) To cancel or reduce a punishment or debt
3. (noun) The scope of responsibility or duties
汇款;免除;职权范围
13 gastric /ˈɡæstrɪk/ adjective 1. (adj) Relating to the stomach 胃的
14 palate /ˈpælət/ noun 1. (noun) The roof of the mouth
2. (noun) A person's sense of taste or appreciation for flavors
上腭;味觉;鉴赏力
15 amphibious /æmˈfɪbiəs/ adjective 1. (adj) Able to live or operate both on land and in water
2. (adj) Relating to military operations involving land and sea forces
两栖的;水陆两用的

 

2025-05-09

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1 courtship /ˈkɔːrtʃɪp/ noun 1. (noun) The period during which a couple develops a romantic relationship
2. (noun) The behavior or actions of courting or wooing
求爱期;求偶;求爱行为
2 preoccupied /priːˈɒkjupaɪd/ adjective 1. (adj) Absorbed in thought; distracted
2. (adj) Engrossed with or dominated by something
心事重重的;全神贯注的;专心的
3 squall /skwɔːl/ noun, verb 1. (noun) A sudden, violent gust of wind or localized storm
2. (verb) To cry out loudly and harshly (archaic)
3. (verb) To move or rush turbulently
飑风;狂风骤雨;大声尖叫;喧闹地移动
4 boutique /buːˈtiːk/ noun, adjective 1. (noun) A small, fashionable shop selling luxury items
2. (adj) Relating to bespoke or specialized services/products
精品店;时尚小店;定制的;专业的
5 deodorant /diːˈəʊdərənt/ noun 1. (noun) A substance applied to the body to prevent or conceal body odor 除臭剂;止汗香体剂
6 loll /lɒl/ verb 1. (verb) To sit, lie, or stand in a relaxed, lazy manner
2. (verb) To hang loosely or droop
懒洋洋地坐或倚;松弛地悬垂
7 mainstay /ˈmeɪnsteɪ/ noun 1. (noun) The chief support or main part of something
2. (noun) A person or thing on which something else depends
主要支柱;支撑;中坚力量
8 slag /slæɡ/ noun, verb 1. (noun) The waste material separated from metals during smelting
2. (verb) To discard as worthless; to scold harshly (Brit. colloquial)
矿渣;炉渣;嘲讽;严厉责骂
9 parole /pəˈroʊl/ noun, verb 1. (noun) The conditional release of a prisoner before full sentence served
2. (verb) To grant a prisoner conditional release
3. (noun) A promise or word of honor
假释;假释犯;假释;诺言;信用
10 bemused /bɪˈmjuːzd/ adjective 1. (adj) Bewildered or puzzled
2. (adj) Lost in thought; preoccupied
迷惑的;茫然的;若有所思的
11 sabre /ˈseɪbər/ noun, verb 1. (noun) A heavy cavalry sword with a curved blade
2. (verb) To attack or threaten with a sabre (rare)
马刀;军刀;用军刀攻击
12 insurrection /ˌɪnsəˈrɛkʃən/ noun 1. (noun) A violent uprising against authority or government
2. (noun) A rebellion or revolt
暴动;叛乱;起义
13 emboss /ɪmˈbɒs/ verb 1. (verb) To carve, mold, or stamp a design so it stands out in relief
2. (verb) To decorate with a raised pattern
浮雕;压花;以浮雕装饰
14 devolve /dɪˈvɒlv/ verb 1. (verb) To transfer or delegate power or responsibility
2. (verb) To deteriorate or degenerate gradually
(权力)下放;移交;退化;衰落
15 delve /dɛlv/ verb 1. (verb) To dig or investigate deeply
2. (verb) To research or inquire thoroughly into a subject
挖掘;探究;钻研

 

2025-05-08

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1 chromosome /ˈkrəʊməˌsəʊm/ noun 1. (noun) A threadlike structure of DNA and proteins in the cell nucleus
2. (noun) One of the numbered bodies in which genes are located
染色体;基因组体
2 jagged /ˈdʒæɡɪd/ adjective 1. (adj) Having a rough, uneven, pointed edge or outline
2. (adj) Characterized by abrupt changes or irregularities
锯齿状的;参差不齐的
3 reassure /ˌriːəˈʃʊər/ verb 1. (verb) To restore confidence or remove doubts and fears
2. (verb) To say or do something to make someone feel less worried
使安心;打消疑虑;放心
4 aggravate /ˈæɡrəveɪt/ verb 1. (verb) To make a situation or condition worse or more severe
2. (verb) To irritate or annoy someone
加重;恶化;激怒;使恼火
5 pastel /pæˈstɛl/ noun, adjective 1. (noun) A pale, soft shade of a color
2. (noun) A stick of colored chalk used for drawing
3. (adj) Having delicate, muted colors
淡色;粉蜡笔;粉彩画棒;柔和的;淡雅的
6 nominee /ˌnɒmɪˈniː/ noun 1. (noun) A person who has been proposed for an honor, position, or award
2. (noun) A candidate put forward for election or appointment
被提名者;候选人;提名人
7 rendezvous /ˈrɒndɪvuː/ noun, verb 1. (noun) An arranged meeting at a specific time and place
2. (verb) To meet at an agreed time and place
约会;会合地点;相约;会面
8 mire /maɪər/ noun, verb 1. (noun) Wet, swampy ground or deep mud
2. (noun) A difficult, entrapping situation
3. (verb) To involve or entangle in difficulties or mud
泥潭;困境;使陷入困境;陷入泥中
9 piston /ˈpɪstən/ noun 1. (noun) A cylindrical part that moves up and down within a cylinder
2. (noun) A component in engines or pumps to transfer force
活塞;活塞组件
10 assiduous /əˈsɪdjuəs/ adjective 1. (adj) Showing great care, attention, and effort
2. (adj) Persistent and diligent in application
勤勉的;刻苦的;坚持不懈的
11 schizophrenia /ˌskɪtsəˈfriːniə/ noun 1. (noun) A severe mental disorder with distorted thinking and emotions
2. (noun) A condition marked by withdrawal from reality and social isolation
精神分裂症;思维情感分裂
12 onset /ˈɒnset/ noun 1. (noun) The beginning or start, especially of something unpleasant
2. (noun) The initial attack or onset of a disease or event
开始;发作;初期
13 disavow /ˌdɪsəˈvaʊ/ verb 1. (verb) To deny responsibility or support for
2. (verb) To refuse to acknowledge or accept
否认;不承认;拒绝承认
14 paradigm /ˈpærədaɪm/ noun 1. (noun) A typical example or model of something
2. (noun) A framework of theories and methods in a discipline
范例;典范;范式;典型模式
15 edict /ˈiːdɪkt/ noun 1. (noun) An official order or proclamation issued by authority
2. (noun) A decree or command
法令;布告;命令

 

2025-05-07

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1 decorous /ˈdɛkərəs/ adjective 1. (adj) Exhibiting proper etiquette, manners, or conduct
2. (adj) Conforming to recognized standards of good taste
得体的;符合礼仪的;合乎礼节的
2 involuntary /ɪnˈvɒləntri/ adjective 1. (adj) Done without conscious control or intention
2. (adj) Not subject to one’s will; automatic
不由自主的;非自愿的;无意识的
3 sidestep /ˈsaɪdˌstɛp/ noun, verb 1. (noun) An act of avoiding or evading an issue or obligation
2. (verb) To avoid dealing with or addressing directly
回避;规避;躲避(问题、责任)
4 periphery /pəˈrɪfəri/ noun 1. (noun) The outer boundary or edge of an area
2. (noun) The external limits or outskirts of something
外围;边缘;外缘
5 recital /rɪˈsaɪtəl/ noun 1. (noun) A public performance of music or dance, typically by a soloist
2. (noun) The act of reciting from memory, such as poetry or prose
独奏会;独唱会;背诵;朗诵
6 shoal /ʃoʊl/ noun, adjective, verb 1. (noun) A shallow place in a body of water
2. (noun) A large group of fish swimming together
3. (adj) Shallow; not deep
4. (verb) To form or congregate into a shoal
浅滩;鱼群;浅的;(使)成群游动
7 shag /ʃæɡ/ noun, verb 1. (noun) A coarse, thick fabric or carpet with a deep pile
2. (noun) Long, tangled hair or fur
3. (verb) To cover or line with shag material
绒面地毯;厚长毛;覆盖绒毛层
8 cornet /ˈkɔːrnət/ noun 1. (noun) A brass wind instrument similar to a trumpet but with a mellower tone 短号;康乃特号(乐器)
9 gape /ɡeɪp/ verb, noun 1. (verb) To stare with an open mouth, as in wonder or astonishment
2. (verb) To open widely
3. (noun) A wide opening or gap
目瞪口呆地看;张开;裂口;张口凝视
10 arthritis /ɑːrˈθraɪtɪs/ noun 1. (noun) Inflammation of the joints, causing pain and stiffness 关节炎;关节痛
11 coroner /ˈkɒrənər/ noun 1. (noun) A public official who investigates and certifies causes of death 验尸官;死因裁判官
12 pier /pɪər/ noun, verb 1. (noun) A platform extending over water for docking boats
2. (verb) To provide with or dock at a pier
码头;桥墩;停靠在码头
13 swoop /swuːp/ verb, noun 1. (verb) To move rapidly downward through the air
2. (verb) To make a sudden attack or seizure
3. (noun) A swift descent or sudden attack
俯冲;猛扑;突袭;俯冲动作
14 flout /flaʊt/ verb 1. (verb) To openly disregard a rule, law, or convention 蔑视;嘲笑;藐视规则
15 domain /doʊˈmeɪn/ noun 1. (noun) A territory or sphere of activity or knowledge
2. (noun) A field of influence or control
领域;范围;领地

 

2025-05-06

index word pronunciation parts of speech explanation translation in Chinese
1 daisy /ˈdeɪzi/ noun 1. (noun) A small white-petaled flower with a yellow centre
2. (noun) Something or someone fresh, simple, and cheerful
雏菊;清新可爱的人或物
2 introvert /ˈɪntrəvɜːrt/ noun, adjective, verb 1. (noun) A person who is reserved and gains energy from solitary reflection
2. (adj) Reserved or shy; inward‑looking
3. (verb) To turn inward psychologically
内向者;内向的;使内向
3 denominate /dɪˈnɒmɪneɪt/ verb, adjective 1. (verb) To give a name or designation to
2. (adj) Named or designated in a specified way
命名;称为;以……命名的
4 obese /əʊˈbiːs/ adjective 1. (adj) Having an excessive amount of body fat
2. (adj) Morbidly overweight
肥胖的;过度肥胖的
5 corps /kɔːr/ noun 1. (noun) A main branch or subdivision of an armed force
2. (noun) A group of people engaged in a similar activity (e.g., press corps)
军团;团体;新闻记者团
6 amnesia /æmˈniːziə/ noun 1. (noun) Loss of memory, either partial or total
2. (noun) An inability to recall past experiences
失忆;健忘症
7 ethos /ˈiːθɒs/ noun 1. (noun) The characteristic spirit, values, or beliefs of a community
2. (noun) The moral element in rhetoric that appeals to credibility
精神特质;道德风范;氛围
8 mummy /ˈmʌmi/ noun, verb 1. (noun) A preserved corpse, especially of ancient Egypt
2. (noun) (BrE, informal) Mother
3. (verb) To preserve as a mummy
木乃伊;妈妈;制作木乃伊
9 flawless /ˈflɔːləs/ adjective 1. (adj) Without any imperfections or defects
2. (adj) Perfect; impeccable
完美无瑕的;无缺陷的
10 sensual /ˈsɛnʃuəl/ adjective 1. (adj) Relating to or affecting the senses
2. (adj) Devoted to bodily or sexual pleasure
感官的;肉欲的;性感的
11 notary /ˈnəʊtəri/ noun 1. (noun) A person authorized to draw up or certify contracts, wills, and deeds
2. (noun) Notary public
公证人;(美国)公证员
12 trudge /trʌdʒ/ verb, noun 1. (verb) To walk slowly and with heavy steps
2. (noun) A laborious or tiring walk
跋涉;沉重的步行
13 repulsive /rɪˈpʌlsɪv/ adjective 1. (adj) Arousing intense disgust or aversion
2. (adj) Driving away; repelling
令人厌恶的;排斥的
14 dissonance /ˈdɪsənəns/ noun 1. (noun) Lack of harmony among musical notes
2. (noun) A clash of ideas or beliefs; discord
不和谐;不一致;音调不和谐
15 tinge /tɪndʒ/ noun, verb 1. (noun) A slight coloring or quality
2. (verb) To give a small amount of color or quality to
淡色;丝毫气息;微染;略带

 

2025-05-05

index word pronunciation parts of speech explanation translation in Chinese
1 stoppage /ˈstɒpɪdʒ/ noun 1. (noun) The act of stopping or ceasing
2. (noun) An obstruction or blockage preventing movement
停止;阻塞;中断
2 hormone /ˈhɔːrmoʊn/ noun 1. (noun) A chemical messenger produced in the body that regulates physiology and behaviour 激素;荷尔蒙
3 counterbalance /ˌkaʊntərˈbæləns/ noun, verb 1. (noun) A weight or influence that offsets another
2. (verb) To offset or neutralize by exerting an opposite influence
平衡力;制衡;抵消;对抗
4 scruple /ˈskruːpəl/ noun, verb 1. (noun) A feeling of doubt or hesitation regarding morality
2. (verb) To hesitate on moral grounds
顾忌;踌躇;犹豫;有顾忌
5 remunerate /rɪˈmjuːnəreɪt/ verb 1. (verb) To pay or reward someone for services or work done 报酬;酬劳;赔偿
6 cinder /ˈsɪndər/ noun 1. (noun) A small piece of partly burned coal or wood that has stopped giving off flames but still has combustible matter 煤渣;灰烬块
7 ledge /lɛdʒ/ noun, verb 1. (noun) A narrow shelf-like projection on a wall or cliff
2. (verb) To furnish or support with a ledge
壁架;岩架;用壁架支撑
8 coax /koʊks/ verb 1. (verb) To persuade gently and persistently; cajole
2. (verb) To gradually manipulate or influence
哄;巧妙诱导;耐心劝说
9 strew /struː/ verb 1. (verb) To scatter or spread things untidily over a surface or area 撒;散布;撒满
10 repercussion /ˌriːpərˈkʌʃən/ noun 1. (noun) An unintended consequence occurring after an event
2. (noun) The rebound of a sound or effect
反响;影响;后果;回响
11 rejuvenate /rɪˈdʒuːvəneɪt/ verb 1. (verb) To make someone or something look or feel younger, fresher, or more lively
2. (verb) To restore to an original or effective state
使恢复活力;使复兴;使年轻
12 oasis /oʊˈeɪsɪs/ noun 1. (noun) A fertile spot in a desert where water is found
2. (noun) A peaceful area or refuge in the midst of difficulty
绿洲;避难所;安慰处
13 hovel /ˈhʌvəl/ noun, verb 1. (noun) A small, squalid, and unpleasant dwelling
2. (verb) To live in a hovel
茅屋;窝棚;住在茅屋中
14 whiff /wɪf/ noun, verb 1. (noun) A slight gust or puff of air or smell
2. (verb) To inhale or sniff something quickly
3. (noun) A hint or trace of a quality
一阵(风);一吸;一丝迹象;嗅到
15 bazaar /bəˈzɑːr/ noun 1. (noun) A market, especially in the Middle East, selling miscellaneous goods
2. (noun) A charity sale of goods, typically at a school or church
集市;市场;义卖

 

2025-05-04

index word pronunciation parts of speech explanation translation in Chinese
1 premature /ˌpriːməˈtʃʊər/ adjective, noun 1. (adj) Occurring or done before the usual or proper time; too early
2. (adj) Not fully developed or ripe
3. (noun) A premature infant
过早的;仓促的;早产儿
2 restitution /ˌrestɪˈtjuːʃən/ noun 1. (noun) The act of restoring something lost or stolen to its proper owner
2. (noun) Compensation or repayment for injury or loss
归还;赔偿;补偿
3 con /kɒn/ noun, verb 1. (noun) A swindle or confidence trick
2. (noun) The negative aspect or disadvantage (“pros and cons”)
3. (verb) To trick or deceive; to swindle
欺骗;(尤指)骗局;反对理由;骗取
4 acoustics /əˈkuːstɪks/ noun 1. (noun) The science or study of sound
2. (noun) The qualities or characteristics of a room or space that determine how sound is transmitted in it
3. (noun) The branch of physics dealing with sound waves
声学;(房间的)音响效果;声音特性
5 unethical /ʌnˈeθɪkəl/ adjective 1. (adj) Not conforming to accepted standards of morality or professional conduct
2. (adj) Dishonorable or unfair
不道德的;违反职业道德的
6 abstain /əbˈsteɪn/ verb 1. (verb) To choose not to do something or to refrain deliberately
2. (verb) To refrain from voting
戒绝;弃权;自制
7 plaintiff /ˈpleɪntɪf/ noun 1. (noun) A person who brings a legal action or lawsuit against another 原告;诉方
8 impromptu /ɪmˈprɒm(p)tʃuː/ adjective, adverb, noun 1. (adj) Done without being planned or rehearsed
2. (adv) Without preparation; improvisedly
3. (noun) A piece of music or speech done without preparation
即兴的;即兴地;即兴表演
9 arsenal /ˈɑːsənəl/ noun 1. (noun) A collection or supply of weapons and military equipment
2. (noun) A store or supply of anything useful
军火库;武器库;备用物资
10 outfit /ˈaʊtfɪt/ noun, verb 1. (noun) A set of clothes for a particular occasion or purpose
2. (noun) An organization or group of people
3. (verb) To equip or supply with necessary items
服装;装备;全套装配;装备(某人)
11 mesh /mɛʃ/ noun, verb 1. (noun) A network of wire or thread woven to leave small, even spaces between the threads
2. (noun) The way in which parts fit or work together
3. (verb) To engage or interlock closely
网眼;网状物;配合;咬合;紧密配合
12 deity /ˈdeɪəti/ noun 1. (noun) A god or goddess
2. (noun) Divine status, quality, or nature
神;神性;神格
13 nab /næb/ verb 1. (verb) To catch or apprehend, especially in the act of wrongdoing
2. (verb) To seize or grab suddenly
抓住;逮捕;夺取
14 diabetes /ˌdaɪəˈbiːtiːz/ noun 1. (noun) A metabolic disease characterized by high blood sugar levels
2. (noun) Any of a group of diseases marked by glucose regulation problems
糖尿病;血糖异常病
15 rein /reɪn/ noun, verb 1. (noun) A long, narrow strap used to guide or control an animal
2. (noun) Control or guidance
3. (verb) To guide, control, or restrain
缰绳;控制;引导;约束

 

2025-05-03

index word pronunciation parts of speech explanation translation in Chinese
1 mortuary /ˈmɔːrtʃuːəri/ noun, adjective 1. (noun) A place where dead bodies are kept before burial or cremation
2. (adj) Relating to the burial of the dead or places for the dead
停尸间;太平间;丧葬的;死后的
2 immerse /ɪˈmɜːrs/ verb 1. (verb) To dip or submerge completely in a liquid
2. (verb) To involve oneself deeply in a particular activity or interest
浸没;沉浸;沉浸于
3 devastate /ˈdevəsteɪt/ verb 1. (verb) To destroy or ruin something completely
2. (verb) To overwhelm with shock or grief
毁灭;彻底破坏;使震惊;使极为悲痛
4 cursory /ˈkɜːrsəri/ adjective 1. (adj) Done quickly and without attention to detail; superficial 粗略的;草率的;仓促的
5 crater /ˈkreɪtər/ noun, verb 1. (noun) A large, bowl-shaped cavity in the ground or on a celestial body
2. (verb) To form a crater or cavity by explosion or impact
火山口;撞击坑;使成坑;凹陷
6 incompatible /ˌɪnkəmˈpætəbəl/ adjective 1. (adj) Unable to exist or work together without conflict
2. (adj) Logically inconsistent or irreconcilable
不兼容的;不相容的;矛盾的
7 dishonour /dɪsˈɒnər/ noun, verb 1. (noun) Loss of honor or respect; disgrace
2. (verb) To bring shame or disgrace upon
3. (verb) To refuse to recognize or fulfill (a financial obligation)
耻辱;丢脸;使蒙羞;拒付(票据等)
8 impenetrable /ɪmˈpenɪtrəbl̩/ adjective 1. (adj) Impossible to pass through or enter
2. (adj) Impossible to understand; incomprehensible
不可穿透的;不可理解的;难以理解的
9 matriculate /məˈtrɪkjəleɪt/ verb 1. (verb) To be formally admitted to a university or college
2. (verb) To enroll as a student
录取;入学;注册(为学生)
10 strenuous /ˈstrenjuəs/ adjective 1. (adj) Requiring or using great effort or energy
2. (adj) Vigorous or forceful in action
费力的;奋发的;紧张的
11 blanch /blæntʃ/ verb 1. (verb) To whiten or turn pale by removing color
2. (verb) To scald briefly in boiling water (e.g., vegetables)
3. (verb) To grow pale from shock or fear
使变白;烫(菜);变苍白;变色
12 contingent /kənˈtɪndʒənt/ noun, adjective 1. (adj) Dependent on certain conditions or events
2. (adj) Likely but not certain to occur
3. (noun) A group of people representing an organization
依情况而定的;可能发生的;代表团;分遣队
13 resultant /rɪˈzʌltənt/ adjective, noun 1. (adj) Occurring or produced as a result of something
2. (noun) Something that results, especially the vector sum of two or more vectors
作为结果的;合力;结果
14 exhort /ɪɡˈzɔːrt/ verb 1. (verb) To urge or encourage someone strongly
2. (verb) To give urgent advice or warnings
敦促;力劝;警告性的劝告
15 aura /ˈɔːrə/ noun 1. (noun) A distinctive atmosphere or quality that seems to surround a person or thing
2. (noun) A subtle sensory stimulus (e.g., in neurology, a sensation preceding a migraine)
气氛;气场;先兆;(神经学)先驱症状

 

2025-05-02

index word pronunciation parts of speech explanation translation in Chinese
1 artifice /ˈɑːrtɪfɪs/ noun 1. (noun) A clever trick or stratagem used to deceive
2. (noun) A cunning device or expedient
诡计;巧妙的手段;计谋
2 unkempt /ʌnˈkempt/ adjective 1. (adj) Not properly maintained or cared for; disheveled
2. (adj) Having an untidy or disorderly appearance
蓬乱的;不整洁的;凌乱的
3 hybrid /ˈhaɪbrɪd/ noun, adjective 1. (noun) The offspring of two plants or animals of different species or varieties
2. (noun) Anything of mixed origin or composition
3. (adj) Made by combining two different elements
混合物;杂交种;混合的;混成的
4 incinerate /ɪnˈsɪnəreɪt/ verb 1. (verb) To burn something completely to ashes
2. (verb) To destroy by fire
焚烧;烧成灰烬;火化
5 formulate /ˈfɔːrmjəleɪt/ verb 1. (verb) To devise or develop methodically
2. (verb) To express in a systematic or particular form
构想;制定;用公式表达;形成
6 seduce /sɪˈdjuːs/ verb 1. (verb) To entice into sexual activity
2. (verb) To persuade someone to do something wrong or disapproved
诱惑;勾引;引诱做坏事
7 flaunt /flɔːnt/ verb 1. (verb) To display ostentatiously
2. (verb) To show off to provoke envy or admiration
炫耀;夸示;卖弄
8 militant /ˈmɪlɪtənt/ adjective, noun 1. (adj) Aggressively active in support of a cause
2. (adj) Combative and ready to fight
3. (noun) A person engaged in militant activity
好战的;激进的;激进分子;斗士
9 meteorology /ˌmiːtiəˈrɒlədʒi/ noun 1. (noun) The science dealing with the atmosphere and weather
2. (noun) The state of the weather at a particular time
气象学;气象状况;天气学
10 hobgoblin /ˈhɒbɡɒblɪn/ noun 1. (noun) A mischievous or malicious goblin
2. (noun) Something that causes fear or anxiety
小妖精;妖怪;令人恐惧之物
11 rivet /ˈrɪvɪt/ noun, verb 1. (noun) A metal bolt for holding together pieces of metal or other materials
2. (verb) To fasten with rivets
3. (verb) To hold someone’s attention firmly
铆钉;固定;吸引住;铆接
12 ubiquitous /juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/ adjective 1. (adj) Present or seeming to be present everywhere at once 无所不在的;普遍存在的
13 equable /ˈekwəbəl/ adjective 1. (adj) Not easily disturbed; calm and even-tempered
2. (adj) Uniform; free from extreme variation
平稳的;温和的;不变的
14 wane /weɪn/ verb, noun 1. (verb) To decrease in size, extent, or degree
2. (verb) (of the moon) To decrease from full to new
3. (noun) The process or period of waning
减少;衰退;(月亮)亏;衰落期
15 vagrant /ˈveɪɡrənt/ noun, adjective 1. (noun) A person without a settled home or regular work
2. (adj) Wandering from place to place without a fixed home
流浪者;流浪的;漂泊的

 

2025-05-01

index word pronunciation parts of speech explanation translation in Chinese
1 itinerary /aɪˈtɪnərəri/ noun 1. (noun) A detailed plan or route of a journey
2. (noun) A proposed program of events or activities
行程;旅程计划;日程安排
2 module /ˈmɒdʒuːl/ noun 1. (noun) A separate unit in a system or course
2. (noun) A self-contained component of a spacecraft
模块;单元;航天器舱段
3 defer /dɪˈfɜːr/ verb 1. (verb) To postpone or delay
2. (verb) To yield respectfully to the opinion or will of another (defer to)
推迟;延期;听从;遵从
4 audacious /ɔːˈdeɪʃəs/ adjective 1. (adj) Showing a willingness to take bold risks; daring
2. (adj) Impudent or disrespectful; boldly rude
大胆的;无畏的;放肆的;鲁莽的
5 invoice /ˈɪnvɔɪs/ noun, verb 1. (noun) A document showing the amount due for goods or services
2. (verb) To send an invoice or bill to someone
发票;账单;开发票;给…开账单
6 neurosis /njʊəˈrəʊsɪs/ noun 1. (noun) A relatively mild mental illness involving anxiety or stress, without loss of reality contact 神经官能症;神经过敏
7 facet /ˈfæsɪt/ noun 1. (noun) A particular aspect or feature of something
2. (noun) A small, polished plane surface of a cut gem
方面;(事物的)一面;(宝石的)琢面
8 animate /ˈænɪmeɪt/ verb, adjective 1. (verb) To bring to life or give movement to
2. (adj) Alive or having life; lively
使有生气;赋予生命;有生命的;活泼的
9 venerate /ˈvenəreɪt/ verb 1. (verb) To regard with great respect; revere 尊敬;崇拜
10 plaster /ˈplɑːstər/ noun, verb 1. (noun) A mixture used for coating walls or ceilings
2. (noun) A small adhesive dressing for wounds (BrE)
3. (verb) To cover or spread with plaster
石膏;灰泥;创可贴;涂抹石膏;覆盖
11 mortality /mɔːˈtælɪti/ noun 1. (noun) The state of being subject to death
2. (noun) The number of deaths in a given area or period; death rate
死亡率;必死性
12 glee /ɡliː/ noun 1. (noun) Great delight or pleasure, often with mischievous overtones
2. (noun) A part song or singing group (historical)
欢欣;高兴;(旧)合唱团歌曲
13 hulking /ˈhʌlkɪŋ/ adjective 1. (adj) Large, heavy, and clumsy 笨重的;庞大的
14 fry /fraɪ/ verb, noun 1. (verb) To cook food in hot oil or fat
2. (noun) Young fish (especially as food)
3. (noun) The process of frying
油炸;煎;(幼)鱼;油炸食品;煎炸过程
15 bulk /bʌlk/ noun, adjective, verb 1. (noun) The mass or size of something large
2. (noun) The main part or greater portion
3. (adj) Large in size or amount
4. (verb) To swell out or appear large; to accumulate in bulk
体积;大部分;大规模的;大量的;膨胀;(使)显得庞大

 

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