| 14 |
churn |
/tʃɜːn/ |
verb/noun |
to stir or agitate (liquid) strongly; to u
2025-08-18
| index |
word |
pronunciation |
parts of speech |
explanation |
translation in Chinese |
| 1 |
sage |
/seɪdʒ/ |
noun/adj |
a profoundly wise person; wise through reflection and experience |
智者；贤人；睿智的 |
| 2 |
scathing |
/ˈskeɪðɪŋ/ |
adj |
extremely critical or severe in remark or tone |
严厉批评的；尖刻的 |
| 3 |
inflame |
/ɪnˈfleɪm/ |
verb |
to provoke strong emotion (especially anger) or to set on fire |
激起（愤怒等）；使燃烧 |
| 4 |
effluent |
/ˈɛflʊənt/ |
noun/adj |
wastewater or liquid waste discharged from a factory, sewer, etc.; flowing out |
（工厂等的）排放物；流出物；流出的 |
| 5 |
paranoia |
/ˌpærəˈnɔɪə/ |
noun |
an irrational and persistent feeling of being persecuted or mistrusted |
妄想症；偏执狂；多疑 |
| 6 |
dampen |
/ˈdæmpən/ |
verb |
to make something less strong, lively, or positive; to make slightly wet |
使减弱；使沮丧；弄湿 |
| 7 |
manifesto |
/ˌmænɪˈfɛstəʊ/ |
noun |
a public declaration of intentions, principles, or policies (often political) |
宣言；声明；纲领 |
| 8 |
arrears |
/əˈrɪəz/ |
noun (pl.) |
money that is overdue and should have been paid earlier |
欠款；拖欠的款项 |
| 9 |
unequivocal |
/ˌʌnɪˈkwɪvəkəl/ |
adj |
leaving no doubt; clear and unambiguous |
明确的；不含糊的；毫不含糊的 |
| 10 |
membrane |
/ˈmɛmˌbreɪn/ |
noun |
a thin flexible layer of tissue or material that covers or separates parts |
膜；薄膜；膜状结构 |
| 11 |
wrath |
/rɒθ/ |
noun |
intense vengeful anger |
愤怒；激烈的愤慨；怒火 |
| 12 |
sonata |
/səˈnɑːtə/ |
noun |
a classical instrumental composition, typically in several movements |
奏鸣曲（曲） |
| 13 |
clutter |
/ˈklʌtər/ |
noun/verb |
an untidy collection of things; to fill a space in a disorderly way |
杂乱的物品；使凌乱；杂乱堆放 |
| 14 |
immobile |
/ɪˈməʊbaɪl/ |
adj |
not able to move or be moved; motionless |
不能移动的；静止的；固定的 |
| 15 |
rectitude |
/ˈrɛktɪtjuːd/ |
noun |
moral correctness, righteousness, or uprightness |
正直；公正；高尚 |
2025-08-17
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word |
pronunciation |
parts of speech |
explanation |
translation in Chinese |
| 1 |
prototype |
/ˈprəʊtəˌtaɪp/ |
noun |
an original model on which later versions are patterned |
原型；样机 |
| 2 |
eddy |
/ˈɛdi/ |
noun |
a circular movement of water, air, or smoke causing a whirlpool |
漩涡；涡流 |
| 3 |
sliver |
/ˈslɪvə(r)/ |
noun |
a small, thin, narrow piece cut or split off something |
细片；小条；碎片 |
| 4 |
collusion |
/kəˈluːʒən/ |
noun |
secret or illegal cooperation, especially to deceive or cheat |
共谋；串通（通常指非法） |
| 5 |
instigate |
/ˈɪnstɪɡeɪt/ |
verb |
to provoke or bring about (an action or event); to incite |
唆使；煽动；引起 |
| 6 |
sleeper |
/ˈsliːpə(r)/ |
noun/adj |
noun: one who sleeps; adj/noun: something (e.g. a film) that becomes unexpectedly successful |
睡者；意外走红的事物（出人意料的大热） |
| 7 |
opus |
/ˈəʊpəs/ |
noun |
a creative work, especially a musical composition, often numbered |
作品（尤指音乐或艺术作品） |
| 8 |
outnumber |
/ˌaʊtˈnʌmbə(r)/ |
verb |
to be greater in number than |
在数量上超过；人数多于 |
| 9 |
bliss |
/blɪs/ |
noun |
perfect happiness; great joy or contentment |
极乐；幸福；狂喜 |
| 10 |
ravish |
/ˈrævɪʃ/ |
verb |
to fill with intense delight; (also historically/literally) to seize and carry off by force |
使陶醉；（旧义/法律用）强夺；强奸 |
| 11 |
bridle |
/ˈbraɪdəl/ |
noun/verb |
noun: the headgear used to control a horse; verb: to restrain or show resentment |
马笼头；缰绳；抑制；生气 |
| 12 |
nomad |
/ˈnəʊmæd/ |
noun |
a member of a people who move from place to place; a wanderer |
游牧民；流浪者 |
| 13 |
holiness |
/ˈhɒlinəs/ |
noun |
the state of being holy, sacred, or morally pure |
神圣；圣洁；虔诚 |
| 14 |
impeccable |
/ɪmˈpɛkəbəl/ |
adj |
faultless; without any flaws or errors |
无可挑剔的；完美的；无瑕疵的 |
| 15 |
enumerate |
/ɪˈnjuːməreɪt/ |
verb |
to name or list one by one; to count off |
列举；枚举；逐一数出 |
2025-08-16
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word |
pronunciation |
parts of speech |
explanation |
translation in Chinese |
| 1 |
supplementary |
/ˌsʌplɪˈmɛntəri/ |
adj |
providing or serving as an addition; extra |
补充的；附加的 |
| 2 |
outlay |
/ˈaʊtleɪ/ |
noun |
an amount of money spent on something; expenditure |
支出；费用 |
| 3 |
confer |
/kənˈfɜːr/ |
verb |
to discuss or exchange opinions; to grant or bestow (a title, degree, right) |
商讨；授予；赋予 |
| 4 |
christen |
/ˈkrɪsən/ |
verb |
to give a name in a religious ceremony (baptize); to name or dedicate |
施洗礼；命名；给……命名 |
| 5 |
ooze |
/uːz/ |
verb/noun |
to flow or leak slowly; a slow outflow or a viscous discharge |
渗出；慢慢流出；渗出物 |
| 6 |
accomplice |
/əˈkɒmplɪs/ |
noun |
a person who helps another commit a crime or wrongdoing |
共犯；从犯；同谋 |
| 7 |
perpetuate |
/pəˈpɛtʃueɪt/ |
verb |
to cause something (a situation, idea, or memory) to continue indefinitely |
使持续；使长存；使不灭 |
| 8 |
malt |
/mɔːlt/ |
noun/verb |
grain (especially barley) that has been germinated and dried, used in brewing; to malt is to produce such grain |
麦芽；制麦芽；用于酿造的麦芽 |
| 9 |
cholesterol |
/kəˈlɛstərɒl/ |
noun |
a fatty substance found in blood and cells, important biologically but harmful in excess |
胆固醇 |
| 10 |
thee |
/ðiː/ |
pronoun |
archaic or poetic form of "you" used as the object of a verb or preposition |
你（古语／诗歌用，宾格） |
| 11 |
regret |
/rɪˈɡrɛt/ |
verb/noun |
to feel sad or disappointed about something that has happened or been done; a feeling of sorrow |
后悔；遗憾；懊悔 |
| 12 |
antibody |
/ˈæntɪˌbɒdi/ |
noun |
a protein produced by the immune system that recognizes and neutralizes foreign substances (antigens) |
抗体 |
| 13 |
anarchist |
/ˈænəkɪst/ |
noun |
a person who believes in or tries to bring about anarchy, opposing government or authority |
无政府主义者；反对权威者 |
| 14 |
impregnate |
/ɪmˈprɛɡneɪt/ |
verb |
to make pregnant; to saturate or permeate (something) thoroughly |
使怀孕；使充满；浸透 |
| 15 |
efficacy |
/ˈɛfɪkəsi/ |
noun |
the ability to produce a desired or intended result; effectiveness |
功效；效力；有效性 |
2025-08-15
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word |
pronunciation |
parts of speech |
explanation |
translation in Chinese |
| 1 |
enfold |
/ɪnˈfəʊld/ |
verb |
to wrap up, surround, or hold closely in one's arms |
包裹；围绕；拥抱 |
| 2 |
corrugated |
/ˈkɒrəɡeɪtɪd/ |
adj |
shaped into alternating ridges and grooves (often for strength) |
起皱的；波纹状的；瓦楞状的 |
| 3 |
beset |
/bɪˈsɛt/ |
verb/adj |
to trouble or threaten persistently; (adj) surrounded or troubled |
使困扰；包围；困扰的 |
| 4 |
crooked |
/ˈkrʊkɪd/ |
adj |
not straight; bent or twisted; dishonest or corrupt (figurative) |
弯曲的；不正当的；不诚实的 |
| 5 |
manifestation |
/ˌmænɪfɛˈsteɪʃən/ |
noun |
an event, action, or object that clearly shows or embodies something |
表现；显示；示现 |
| 6 |
crucify |
/ˈkrʌsɪfaɪ/ |
verb |
to execute by nailing to a cross; to subject someone to severe suffering or criticism |
钉在十字架上处死；折磨；严厉批评 |
| 7 |
Armada |
/ɑrˈmædə/ |
noun |
a large fleet of warships (historical sense) or a large group of something |
（尤指军舰的）舰队；大量（事物） |
| 8 |
wince |
/wɪns/ |
verb/noun |
to give a slight involuntary grimace or shrinking movement of the body out of pain or distress; the movement itself |
畏缩；（因痛苦或尴尬而）脸部抽动；畏缩表情 |
| 9 |
rattle |
/ˈrætl/ |
verb/noun |
to make short rapid knocking sounds; to shake and cause someone to feel nervous; a series of such sounds |
发出嘎嘎声；使慌乱；嘎嘎声 |
| 10 |
appendix |
/əˈpɛndɪks/ |
noun |
a supplementary material at the end of a book or document; a small tubular organ attached to the large intestine |
附录；阑尾 |
| 11 |
outlandish |
/aʊtˈlændɪʃ/ |
adj |
strikingly unusual, strange, or bizarre; foreign or unfamiliar |
古怪的；稀奇古怪的；异国风格的 |
| 12 |
defoliate |
/dɪˈfəʊliˌeɪt/ |
verb |
to strip a plant or area of its leaves (often deliberately, e.g., by chemical means) |
使落叶；除去叶子（通常指化学或人为手段） |
| 13 |
cognitive |
/ˈkɒɡnɪtɪv/ |
adj |
relating to mental processes such as perception, memory, judgment, and reasoning |
认知的；有关认识过程的 |
| 14 |
lacquer |
/ˈlækər/ |
noun/verb |
a protective or decorative varnish applied to surfaces; to coat with such a varnish |
漆；上漆；涂漆保护层 |
| 15 |
dregs |
/drɛɡz/ |
noun |
the most worthless part or remnants of a substance; sediment left in a container |
残渣；沉淀物；最底层的部分 |
2025-08-14
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word |
pronunciation |
parts of speech |
explanation |
translation in Chinese |
| 1 |
Canon |
/ˈkænən/ |
noun |
a collection of works accepted as genuine or authoritative; a rule or principle |
经典作品；规范；准则 |
| 2 |
forensic |
/fəˈrɛnzɪk/ |
adj |
relating to investigation or legal proceedings, especially scientific techniques used in crime detection |
法医的；法庭的；用于诉讼的 |
| 3 |
impersonate |
/ɪmˈpɜːrsəneɪt/ |
verb |
to pretend to be another person for the purpose of entertainment or deception |
模仿（某人）；冒充 |
| 4 |
ephemeral |
/ɪˈfɛmərəl/ |
adj |
lasting for a very short time; transient |
短暂的；瞬间的 |
| 5 |
obliterate |
/əˈblɪtəreɪt/ |
verb |
to destroy completely so that nothing remains; to remove all traces of |
毁灭；消除；抹去痕迹 |
| 6 |
irksome |
/ˈɜːrksəm/ |
adj |
annoying or irritating |
烦人的；令人厌烦的 |
| 7 |
predatory |
/ˈprɛdətəri/ |
adj |
relating to predators; exploiting others for personal gain |
掠夺性的；食肉的；剥削性的 |
| 8 |
Hispanic |
/hɪˈspænɪk/ |
adj/noun |
relating to Spanish-speaking peoples or their cultures; a person of such heritage |
西班牙语系的；西语裔（人） |
| 9 |
bunk |
/bʌŋk/ |
noun |
nonsense or false talk; also a narrow bed (in a bunk bed) |
废话；胡说；（双层床的）铺位 |
| 10 |
composite |
/kəmˈpɒzɪt/ |
adj/noun |
made up of separate parts or elements; a thing composed of such parts |
合成的；复合材料；混合物 |
| 11 |
ardent |
/ˈɑːrdənt/ |
adj |
showing strong feelings; passionate or enthusiastic |
热烈的；热情的；热心的 |
| 12 |
abject |
/ˈæbdʒɛkt/ |
adj |
extremely bad, miserable, or humiliating |
悲惨的；凄惨的；卑躬屈膝的 |
| 13 |
rabid |
/ˈræbɪd/ |
adj |
fanatically zealous or affected by rabies (used literally or figuratively) |
狂热的；患狂犬病的；极端的 |
| 14 |
litigation |
/ˌlɪtɪˈɡeɪʃən/ |
noun |
the process of taking legal action; a lawsuit |
诉讼；打官司 |
| 15 |
seminal |
/ˈsɛmɪnəl/ |
adj |
highly original and influential in an area of activity or thought |
有重大影响的；开创性的；种子的（引申） |
2025-08-13
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word |
pronunciation |
parts of speech |
explanation |
translation in Chinese |
| 1 |
stardom |
/ˈstɑːrdəm/ |
noun |
the status or fame of being a star (in entertainment) |
明星地位；名声 |
| 2 |
neoclassical |
/ˌniːəʊˈklæsɪkəl/ |
adj |
relating to neoclassicism—a revival of classical styles in art or architecture |
新古典主义的；新古典风格的 |
| 3 |
presumption |
/prɪˈzʌmpʃən/ |
noun |
an assumption taken for granted; also behavior showing overconfidence or arrogance |
假定；放肆；傲慢 |
| 4 |
slouch |
/slaʊtʃ/ |
noun/verb |
a lazy or drooping posture; to sit or stand in a lazy, ungainly way |
没精打采的姿势；懒散地坐/站 |
| 5 |
momentary |
/ˈməʊməntri/ |
adj |
lasting for a very short time; brief |
瞬间的；短暂的 |
| 6 |
hurtle |
/ˈhɜːrtl/ |
verb |
to move or cause to move at great speed, often with a crashing or uncontrolled motion |
猛冲；急速移动；猛撞 |
| 7 |
opt |
/ɒpt/ |
verb |
to make a choice or decision (often followed by "for" or "to") |
选择；作出决定 |
| 8 |
vortex |
/ˈvɔːtɛks/ |
noun |
a mass of spinning fluid or air that draws things toward its center; a whirlpool or whirlwind |
漩涡；旋风；涡流 |
| 9 |
dither |
/ˈdɪðər/ |
verb/noun |
to be indecisive or to act nervously/ a state of hesitation or agitation |
犹豫不决；慌张；迟疑 |
| 10 |
heterogeneous |
/ˌhɛtərəˈdʒiːniəs/ |
adj |
consisting of diverse or different elements; not homogeneous |
异质的；多样的；由不同成分组成的 |
| 11 |
plummet |
/ˈplʌmɪt/ |
verb/noun |
to fall rapidly straight down; a steep fall |
猛然下落；暴跌；骤降 |
| 12 |
indiscriminate |
/ˌɪndɪˈskrɪmɪnət/ |
adj |
done without careful judgment or distinction; random or unselective |
无差别的；不加选择的；任意的 |
| 13 |
obsess |
/əbˈsɛs/ |
verb |
to preoccupy the mind of someone continually and to an abnormal extent |
使着迷；使困扰；念念不忘 |
| 14 |
rupture |
/ˈrʌptʃə(r)/ |
noun/verb |
to break or burst (something, e.g., a pipe or relationship); a breaking or split |
破裂；断裂；（关系的）决裂 |
| 15 |
cramp |
/kræmp/ |
noun/verb |
a sudden painful muscle contraction; to restrict or hinder movement or development |
抽筋；痉挛；限制；妨碍 |
2025-08-12
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word |
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parts of speech |
explanation |
translation in Chinese |
| 1 |
edifice |
/ˈɛdɪfɪs/ |
noun |
a large, imposing building; a complex structure (often used figuratively) |
大厦；宏伟建筑；（比喻的）结构 |
| 2 |
scrupulous |
/ˈskruːpjələs/ |
adj |
very careful about doing something correctly or morally right; conscientious |
谨慎的；一丝不苟的；有道德原则的 |
| 3 |
fence |
/fɛns/ |
noun/verb |
a barrier or enclosure made of posts and wire/wood; to enclose with a fence; to trade in stolen goods |
篱笆；栅栏；围住；（v.）买卖赃物 |
| 4 |
collude |
/kəˈluːd/ |
verb |
to cooperate secretly or illegally, especially in order to deceive or gain an advantage |
共谋；串通（通常指非法或欺骗性合作） |
| 5 |
palatable |
/ˈpælətəbl/ |
adj |
pleasant or acceptable to the taste; acceptable or agreeable to the mind |
可口的；合意的；令人愉悦的 |
| 6 |
Quaker |
/ˈkweɪkər/ |
noun |
a member of the Religious Society of Friends, a Christian movement known for pacifism and plainness |
贵格会教徒（基督教的一支） |
| 7 |
capricious |
/kəˈprɪʃəs/ |
adj |
given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behavior; unpredictable |
反复无常的；任性的；善变的 |
| 8 |
mutilate |
/ˈmjuːtɪleɪt/ |
verb |
to inflict severe damage on a living body or object, often disfiguring or depriving of limbs |
使残缺不全；使毁坏；残害 |
| 9 |
enormity |
/ɪˈnɔːmɪti/ |
noun |
1. great wickedness or atrocity; 2. (less precisely) great size or extent — often used for sense 1 |
（尤指）极大的罪行；严重暴行；（亦指）极大 |
| 10 |
ramble |
/ˈræmbəl/ |
verb/noun |
to walk for pleasure without a fixed route; to talk or write at length in a confused or aimless way |
漫步；漫谈；漫游（n.）漫步 |
| 11 |
stringent |
/ˈstrɪndʒənt/ |
adj |
strict, precise, and exacting (often of regulations, conditions, or requirements) |
严格的；严厉的；紧缩的 |
| 12 |
fervor |
/ˈfɜːrvər/ |
noun |
intense and passionate feeling; great earnestness |
热情；热烈；强烈的情感 |
| 13 |
fingertip |
/ˈfɪŋɡərtɪp/ |
noun |
the end or tip of a finger; also used figuratively to mean easily accessible |
指尖；可触及；唾手可得（比喻） |
| 14 |
ostentatious |
/ˌɒstənˈteɪʃəs/ |
adj |
characterized by vulgar or pretentious display intended to attract notice or impress others |
炫耀的；夸张卖弄的；铺张的 |
| 15 |
frisk |
/frɪsk/ |
verb/noun |
to search someone for hidden items by patting or running hands over them; (n.) a frisk is a quick, playful movement or a search |
搜身；轻快跳跃；（n.）搜身或嬉戏的动作 |
2025-08-11
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word |
pronunciation |
parts of speech |
explanation |
translation in Chinese |
| 1 |
ordain |
/ɔːrˈdeɪn/ |
verb |
to officially make someone a priest or minister; to order or decree formally |
任命（为神职）；命定；颁布 |
| 2 |
gazette |
/ɡəˈzɛt/ |
noun/verb |
a newspaper or official journal; to publish in an official gazette |
公报；（官方）公告；刊登于公报 |
| 3 |
brevity |
/ˈbrɛvəti/ |
noun |
the quality of being short in time or concise in expression |
简洁；简短 |
| 4 |
vie |
/vaɪ/ |
verb |
to compete eagerly with someone in order to achieve something |
竞争；争夺 |
| 5 |
irrevocable |
/ɪˈrɛvəkəbl/ |
adj |
impossible to change, reverse, or recover from |
不能撤回的；不可挽回的；不可改变的 |
| 6 |
gravitate |
/ˈɡrævɪteɪt/ |
verb |
to move or be attracted toward something, often by natural tendency |
被吸引（到）；趋向；受重力影响移动 |
| 7 |
regal |
/ˈriːɡəl/ |
adj |
having the manner, appearance, or dignity of a king or queen; majestic |
王室的；庄严的；威严的 |
| 8 |
fetus |
/ˈfiːtəs/ |
noun |
a developing human from roughly eight weeks after conception until birth |
胎儿 |
| 9 |
reinstate |
/ˌriːɪnˈsteɪt/ |
verb |
to restore someone or something to a former position or condition |
恢复（职位、权利或状况）；复职 |
| 10 |
euphemism |
/ˈjuːfəmɪzəm/ |
noun |
a mild or indirect word used in place of one considered too harsh or blunt |
委婉语；委婉说法 |
| 11 |
menopause |
/ˈmɛnəˌpɔːz/ |
noun |
the time in a woman's life when menstrual periods permanently stop |
更年期；绝经期 |
| 12 |
acquittal |
/əˈkwɪtəl/ |
noun |
a legal judgment that a person is not guilty of the crime charged |
无罪释放；宣判无罪 |
| 13 |
etch |
/ɛtʃ/ |
verb/noun |
to cut or carve a design into a surface (verb); the resulting engraved design (noun) |
蚀刻；在…上刻画；蚀刻图案 |
| 14 |
treble |
/ˈtrɛbəl/ |
adj/noun/verb |
threefold; the highest part in music; to triple or increase three times |
三倍的；高音部；使成三倍 |
| 15 |
maverick |
/ˈmævərɪk/ |
noun/adj |
an independent-minded person who does not go along with a group; unorthodox |
特立独行者；标新立异的；不合常规的 |
2025-08-10
| index |
word |
pronunciation |
parts of speech |
explanation |
translation in Chinese |
| 1 |
xenophobia |
/ˌzɛnəˈfəʊbiə/ |
noun |
intense or irrational dislike or fear of people from other countries |
排外恐惧；仇外心理 |
| 2 |
dogmatic |
/dɒɡˈmætɪk/ |
adj |
asserting opinions in an authoritative or inflexible way |
教条的；武断的 |
| 3 |
shunt |
/ʃʌnt/ |
verb/noun |
to push or move something to one side or to divert (also a device or act of diversion) |
转移；使...转向；（使）旁路 |
| 4 |
emblem |
/ˈɛmbləm/ |
noun |
a symbol or object that represents an idea, organization, or quality |
象征；徽章 |
| 5 |
onomatopoeia |
/ˌɒnəˌmætəˈpiːə/ |
noun |
the formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named (e.g., "buzz") |
拟声词 |
| 6 |
seep |
/siːp/ |
verb |
to flow or leak slowly through small openings or porous material |
渗出；渗透 |
| 7 |
nuzzle |
/ˈnʌzl/ |
verb/noun |
to cuddle or rub gently with the nose or face, often as an affectionate gesture |
依偎；用鼻摩擦（以示亲昵） |
| 8 |
traverse |
/trəˈvɜːs/ |
verb |
to travel across or through; to cross |
横越；穿过 |
| 9 |
esoteric |
/ˌɛsəˈtɛrɪk/ |
adj |
intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with specialized knowledge |
深奥的；秘传的 |
| 10 |
languish |
/ˈlæŋɡwɪʃ/ |
verb |
to lose vitality or flourish; to suffer prolonged hardship or neglect |
凋萎；衰弱；长期受苦 |
| 11 |
niche |
/niːʃ/ |
noun |
a comfortable or suitable position; a specialized segment of the market |
壁龛；合适的位置；细分市场 |
| 12 |
figment |
/ˈfɪɡmənt/ |
noun |
something invented or imagined that has no real existence |
虚构的事物；幻象 |
| 13 |
mandatory |
/ˈmændətəri/ |
adj |
required by law, rule, or command; compulsory |
强制的；义务的 |
| 14 |
ghastly |
/ˈɡɑːstli/ |
adj |
shockingly horrible or dreadful; extremely unpleasant |
可怕的；骇人的；糟糕的 |
| 15 |
mainspring |
/ˈmeɪnˌsprɪŋ/ |
noun |
the chief motivating force or principal source (also the main spiral spring in a clock) |
主要动力；发条（主发条） |
2025-08-09
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word |
pronunciation |
parts of speech |
explanation |
translation in Chinese |
| 1 |
inflammable |
/ɪnˈflæməbl/ |
adj |
easily set on fire; combustible (note: means the same as "flammable") |
易燃的；可燃的 |
| 2 |
dissuade |
/dɪˈsweɪd/ |
verb |
to persuade someone not to do something |
劝阻；劝止 |
| 3 |
interlude |
/ˈɪntəljuːd/ |
noun |
a short intervening period or event; a brief piece of music played between parts of a performance |
插曲；间奏；过渡段 |
| 4 |
appraise |
/əˈpreɪz/ |
verb |
to assess the value, quality, or worth of something |
评价；估价；鉴定 |
| 5 |
vicinity |
/vəˈsɪnɪti/ |
noun |
the area near or surrounding a particular place |
附近；周边地区 |
| 6 |
hedonist |
/ˈhiːdənɪst/ |
noun |
a person who seeks pleasure or self-indulgence as the primary goal in life |
享乐主义者 |
| 7 |
baleful |
/ˈbeɪlfəl/ |
adj |
threatening harm or evil; ominous |
有害的；恶意的；不祥的 |
| 8 |
squeak |
/skwiːk/ |
noun/verb |
a short, high-pitched sound; to make such a sound |
吱吱声；发出吱吱声 |
| 9 |
electrocute |
/ɪˈlɛktrəˌkjuːt/ |
verb |
to injure or kill someone by electric shock |
使触电致死；电击（致伤） |
| 10 |
abduct |
/əbˈdʌkt/ |
verb |
to take someone away illegally and by force; kidnap |
绑架；劫持 |
| 11 |
crypt |
/krɪpt/ |
noun |
an underground chamber or vault, typically beneath a church, used as a burial place |
地下室；墓穴；暗室 |
| 12 |
inadvertent |
/ˌɪnədˈvɜːtənt/ |
adj |
not resulting from or achieved through deliberate planning; unintentional |
无意的；不注意的；非故意的 |
| 13 |
intuition |
/ˌɪntjuˈɪʃən/ |
noun |
an immediate understanding or insight that does not rely on conscious reasoning |
直觉；直觉力 |
| 14 |
abort |
/əˈbɔːrt/ |
verb |
to terminate something prematurely (e.g., a mission) or to terminate a pregnancy |
中止；终止；流产（使） |
| 15 |
irreconcilable |
/ˌɪrɪˈkɒnsɪləbəl/ |
adj |
impossible to bring into agreement or harmony; incompatible |
不可调和的；矛盾无法和解的 |
2025-08-08
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word |
pronunciation |
parts of speech |
explanation |
translation in Chinese |
| 1 |
adrift |
/əˈdrɪft/ |
adj/adv |
floating without being moored; without direction or purpose |
随波漂流的；无方向的 |
| 2 |
superfluous |
/suːˈpɜː(r)flʊəs/ |
adj |
unnecessary because more than needed; redundant |
多余的；不必要的 |
| 3 |
nostalgic |
/nɒˈstældʒɪk/ |
adj |
feeling a sentimental longing for the past |
怀旧的；留恋过去的 |
| 4 |
pentathlon |
/pɛnˈθæθlən/ |
noun |
an athletic contest comprising five different events |
五项全能（比赛） |
| 5 |
repellent |
/rɪˈpɛlənt/ |
adj/noun |
causing strong dislike; a substance used to drive away insects or animals |
令人厌恶的；（驱虫）防护剂 |
| 6 |
animosity |
/ˌænɪˈmɒsəti/ |
noun |
strong hostility or active hatred toward someone |
敌意；仇恨 |
| 7 |
nude |
/njuːd/ |
adj/noun |
without clothing; a depiction of the unclothed human body |
裸体的；裸体画（或照片） |
| 8 |
vernacular |
/vəˈnækjʊlər/ |
noun/adj |
the everyday language spoken by ordinary people in a region; native style |
方言；本地话；白话的 |
| 9 |
recurrent |
/rɪˈkʌrənt/ |
adj |
occurring repeatedly or periodically |
反复出现的；周期性的 |
| 10 |
connoisseur |
/ˌkɒnəˈsɜː(r)/ |
noun |
an expert judge in matters of taste, such as art, food, or wine |
鉴赏家；行家 |
| 11 |
mar |
/mɑːr/ |
verb |
to damage, spoil, or make imperfect |
毁损；损害；破坏 |
| 12 |
gloat |
/ɡləʊt/ |
verb |
to dwell on one's own success or another's misfortune with smugness |
幸灾乐祸；得意洋洋 |
| 13 |
chant |
/tʃɑːnt/ |
noun/verb |
a repeated rhythmic phrase or song; to sing or repeat such phrases |
圣歌；反复吟唱；口号 |
| 14 |
sheepish |
/ˈʃiːpɪʃ/ |
adj |
embarrassed or bashful, often from having done something foolish |
羞怯的；尴尬的 |
| 15 |
fornicate |
/ˈfɔːrnɪkeɪt/ |
verb |
to have sexual intercourse (formal / often used in legal or religious contexts) |
性交；发生性关系（法律或宗教语境） |
2025-08-07
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word |
pronunciation |
parts of speech |
explanation |
translation in Chinese |
| 1 |
entice |
/ɪnˈtaɪs/ |
verb |
to attract or tempt someone by offering something appealing |
诱使；引诱 |
| 2 |
harmonize |
/ˈhɑːmənaɪz/ |
verb |
to bring into agreement or produce a pleasing combination |
使协调；使和谐 |
| 3 |
venerable |
/ˈvɛnərəbl/ |
adj |
worthy of respect because of age, character, or position |
值得尊敬的；庄重的 |
| 4 |
feign |
/feɪn/ |
verb |
to pretend to have (a feeling, illness, or belief) |
假装；伪装 |
| 5 |
imbecile |
/ˈɪmbəsəl/ |
noun/adj |
a very foolish or stupid person; foolish |
笨蛋；愚蠢的 |
| 6 |
integer |
/ˈɪntɪdʒər/ |
noun |
a whole number (positive, negative, or zero) without fractions |
整数 |
| 7 |
hatchback |
/ˈhætʃbæk/ |
noun |
a car with a rear door that opens upward and a shared passenger/cargo space |
掀背车；后门上翻的汽车 |
| 8 |
turmoil |
/ˈtɜːmɔɪl/ |
noun |
a state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty |
动荡；混乱；骚乱 |
| 9 |
negligent |
/ˈnɛɡlɪdʒənt/ |
adj |
failing to take proper care or attention; careless |
疏忽的；粗心的 |
| 10 |
insuperable |
/ɪnˈsuːpərəbəl/ |
adj |
impossible to overcome or defeat |
无法克服的；难以逾越的 |
| 11 |
ambush |
/ˈæmbʊʃ/ |
noun/verb |
a surprise attack from a concealed position; to attack in this way |
埋伏；伏击；伏击袭击 |
| 12 |
fitful |
/ˈfɪtfəl/ |
adj |
occurring in irregular bursts; not steady or continuous |
断断续续的；一阵阵的 |
| 13 |
reprove |
/rɪˈpruːv/ |
verb |
to gently criticize or reprimand someone for wrongdoing |
责备；训斥（通常语气较温和） |
| 14 |
practicality |
/ˌpræktɪˈkælɪti/ |
noun |
the quality of being sensible, realistic, or useful in practice |
实用性；实际性 |
| 15 |
lyrical |
/ˈlɪrɪkəl/ |
adj |
expressing personal emotions in a beautiful, poetic way |
抒情的；富于感情的 |
2025-08-06
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word |
pronunciation |
parts of speech |
explanation |
translation in Chinese |
| 1 |
censor |
/ˈsɛnsər/ |
noun/verb |
to examine and remove unacceptable parts; an official who does this |
审查；删改；审查官 |
| 2 |
entangle |
/ɪnˈtæŋɡl/ |
verb |
to twist together or involve in difficulties |
使纠缠；使卷入 |
| 3 |
underwrite |
/ˌʌndəˈraɪt/ |
verb |
to agree to finance or assume financial responsibility for |
承保；资助；签字同意 |
| 4 |
effeminate |
/ɪˈfɛmɪnət/ |
adj |
having qualities traditionally associated with women; unmanly |
女性化的；柔弱的 |
| 5 |
nautical |
/ˈnɔːtɪkəl/ |
adj |
relating to sailing, sailors, or navigation |
航海的；海上的 |
| 6 |
diffident |
/ˈdɪfɪdənt/ |
adj |
shy and lacking self-confidence |
羞怯的；缺乏自信的 |
| 7 |
buoyancy |
/ˈbɔɪənsi/ |
noun |
the ability to float; resilience and optimism |
浮力；乐观性；恢复力 |
| 8 |
barrage |
/bəˈrɑːʒ/ |
noun |
a concentrated artillery bombardment or rapid outpouring |
弹幕式攻击；连珠炮似的攻势 |
| 9 |
accountable |
/əˈkaʊntəbl/ |
adj |
required to explain or be responsible for |
负有责任的；可说明的 |
| 10 |
deem |
/diːm/ |
verb |
to consider or judge in a particular way |
认为；视为 |
| 11 |
reimburse |
/ˌriːɪmˈbɜːrs/ |
verb |
to repay money spent or lost |
偿还；报销 |
| 12 |
engross |
/ɪnˈɡrəʊs/ |
verb |
to absorb all the attention of someone |
使全神贯注；吞没 |
| 13 |
cuckoo |
/ˈkʊkuː/ |
noun/adj |
a bird known for laying eggs in others’ nests; crazy or foolish |
布谷鸟；古怪的；疯狂的 |
| 14 |
intriguing |
/ɪnˈtriːɡɪŋ/ |
adj |
arousing curiosity or interest; fascinating |
引人入胜的；有趣的 |
| 15 |
vindictive |
/vɪnˈdɪktɪv/ |
adj |
having or showing a strong desire for revenge |
报复性的；怀恨在心的 |
2025-08-05
| index |
word |
pronunciation |
parts of speech |
explanation |
translation in Chinese |
| 1 |
bombard |
/bɒmˈbɑːd/ |
verb |
to attack continuously with bombs or questions |
轰炸；连珠炮式提问 |
| 2 |
dated |
/ˈdeɪtɪd/ |
adj |
out of fashion; old-fashioned |
过时的；陈旧的 |
| 3 |
entreat |
/ɪnˈtriːt/ |
verb |
to plead or beg earnestly |
恳求；乞求 |
| 4 |
crescent |
/ˈkrɛsənt/ |
noun |
a shape resembling a segment of a ring tapering to points at the ends |
新月形；新月 |
| 5 |
rut |
/rʌt/ |
noun |
a habitual or dull routine; a groove in the ground |
车辙；刻板乏味的常规 |
| 6 |
authoritarian |
/ɔːˌθɒrɪˈtɛəriən/ |
adj |
favoring or enforcing strict obedience to authority |
独裁的；专制的 |
| 7 |
mirage |
/mɪˈrɑːʒ/ |
noun |
an optical illusion caused by atmospheric conditions |
海市蜃楼；幻想 |
| 8 |
emissary |
/ˈɛmɪsəri/ |
noun |
a representative sent on a mission |
使者；特使 |
| 9 |
sagacious |
/səˈɡeɪʃəs/ |
adj |
having or showing keen judgment and wisdom |
睿智的；聪慧的 |
| 10 |
tactful |
/ˈtæktfəl/ |
adj |
showing sensitivity in dealing with others or difficult issues |
圆通的；得体的 |
| 11 |
brokerage |
/ˈbrəʊkərɪdʒ/ |
noun |
the business or fee of a broker |
经纪业务；佣金 |
| 12 |
node |
/nəʊd/ |
noun |
a point of intersection or connection |
节点；结点 |
| 13 |
concentric |
/kənˈsɛntrɪk/ |
adj |
having a common center, as circles or spheres |
同心的；同轴的 |
| 14 |
heathen |
/ˈhiːðən/ |
noun/adj |
a person who does not belong to a widely held religion; irreligious |
异教徒；不信教的 |
| 15 |
balk |
/bɔːk/ |
verb |
to hesitate or be unwilling to accept an idea or undertaking |
拒绝；畏缩 |
2025-08-04
| index |
word |
pronunciation |
parts of speech |
explanation |
translation in Chinese |
| 1 |
sleek |
/sliːk/ |
adj |
smooth, glossy, and well-groomed in appearance |
光滑的；线条优美的 |
| 2 |
gag |
/ɡæɡ/ |
noun/verb |
an object to prevent speech; to choke or prevent expression |
（n.）塞口物；（v.）使窒息；阻止言论 |
| 3 |
scuffle |
/ˈskʌfəl/ |
noun/verb |
a brief, confused fight or struggle; to engage in such a fight |
扭打；混战；扭打 |
| 4 |
carbohydrate |
/ˌkɑːbəˈhaɪdreɪt/ |
noun |
organic compounds in foods that provide energy, including sugars and starches |
碳水化合物；糖类 |
| 5 |
austere |
/ɔːˈstɪə(r)/ |
adj |
severe or strict in manner; plain and unadorned |
严肃的；朴素的 |
| 6 |
patter |
/ˈpætə(r)/ |
verb/noun |
to make a quick succession of light sounds; a rapid talk |
（v.）啪嗒声；（n.）快板般的话 |
| 7 |
lubricant |
/ˈluːbrɪkənt/ |
noun |
a substance that reduces friction between surfaces in mutual contact |
润滑剂 |
| 8 |
miscarriage |
/mɪsˈkærɪdʒ/ |
noun |
the spontaneous loss of a pregnancy before the fetus can survive |
流产；失败 |
| 9 |
negate |
/nɪˈɡeɪt/ |
verb |
to nullify or make ineffective; to deny the existence or truth |
否定；使无效 |
| 10 |
eccentricity |
/ˌɛksɛnˈtrɪsəti/ |
noun |
an oddity or peculiarity in behavior or appearance |
古怪；反常 |
| 11 |
caste |
/kæst/ |
noun |
a social class separated by hereditary rank or profession |
（印度的）种姓；社会阶层 |
| 12 |
paralysis |
/pəˈræləsɪs/ |
noun |
loss of the ability to move one or more muscles; inability to act |
瘫痪；丧失作用 |
| 13 |
transmute |
/trænsˈmjuːt/ |
verb |
to change or transform in form, nature, or substance |
使变形；使转化 |
| 14 |
metaphysical |
/ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪkəl/ |
adj |
relating to abstract thought beyond physical reality |
形而上学的；抽象的 |
| 15 |
inanimate |
/ɪnˈænɪmət/ |
adj |
not alive; lacking consciousness or movement |
无生命的；无生气的 |
2025-08-03
| index |
word |
pronunciation |
parts of speech |
explanation |
translation in Chinese |
| 1 |
chivalry |
/ˈʃɪvəlri/ |
noun |
the medieval knightly system with its moral code of honor and courtesy |
骑士精神；彬彬有礼 |
| 2 |
hiatus |
/haɪˈeɪtəs/ |
noun |
a pause or gap in a sequence, series, or process |
间断；空隙 |
| 3 |
erasure |
/ɪˈreɪʒər/ |
noun |
the act of removing or erasing something |
抹去；删除 |
| 4 |
regeneration |
/rɪˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃən/ |
noun |
renewal or restoration to a better state; biological regrowth |
重生；再生；恢复 |
| 5 |
fallible |
/ˈfæləbəl/ |
adj |
capable of making mistakes or being wrong |
易出错的；不完美的 |
| 6 |
pivotal |
/ˈpɪvətl/ |
adj |
of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else |
关键的；核心的 |
| 7 |
dissension |
/dɪˈsɛnʃən/ |
noun |
disagreement that leads to discord within a group |
意见不合；纠纷 |
| 8 |
erudite |
/ˈɛrʊdaɪt/ |
adj |
having or showing extensive knowledge; learned |
博学的；有学问的 |
| 9 |
horrid |
/ˈhɒrɪd/ |
adj |
extremely unpleasant or causing horror |
可怕的；令人不快的 |
| 10 |
hairdo |
/ˈheərduː/ |
noun |
a hairstyle, especially an elaborate one |
发型；发式 |
| 11 |
congenial |
/kənˈdʒiːniəl/ |
adj |
pleasant because of having qualities or interests that match one’s own |
意气相投的；宜人的 |
| 12 |
pedestal |
/ˈpɛdɪstəl/ |
noun |
a base or support on which a statue or column stands; a position of high regard |
基座；（比喻）崇拜对象 |
| 13 |
repugnant |
/rɪˈpʌɡnənt/ |
adj |
extremely distasteful; unacceptable |
令人厌恶的；抵触的 |
| 14 |
incite |
/ɪnˈsaɪt/ |
verb |
to encourage or stir up violent or unlawful behavior |
煽动；激起 |
| 15 |
repression |
/rɪˈprɛʃən/ |
noun |
the action of subduing someone or something by force; the restraint of desires or emotions |
镇压；压抑 |
2025-08-02
| index |
word |
pronunciation |
parts of speech |
explanation |
translation in Chinese |
| 1 |
genteel |
/dʒɛnˈtiːl/ |
adj |
refined and polite in manner |
彬彬有礼的；文雅的 |
| 2 |
temporal |
/ˈtɛmpərəl/ |
adj |
relating to time or worldly affairs |
时间的；世俗的 |
| 3 |
purge |
/pɜːdʒ/ |
verb/noun |
to remove impurities or unwanted elements; an act of cleansing |
清除；净化；清洗 |
| 4 |
exasperate |
/ɪɡˈzæspəreɪt/ |
verb |
to irritate or annoy intensely |
激怒；使恼怒 |
| 5 |
mane |
/meɪn/ |
noun |
the long hair growing on the neck of a horse or lion |
鬃毛 |
| 6 |
frantic |
/ˈfræntɪk/ |
adj |
wild with fear, anxiety, or other emotion |
狂乱的；疯狂的 |
| 7 |
scurry |
/ˈskʌri/ |
verb |
to move quickly with short, light steps |
急跑；疾走 |
| 8 |
dune |
/djuːn/ |
noun |
a hill or ridge of sand formed by wind |
沙丘 |
| 9 |
decipher |
/dɪˈsaɪfə(r)/ |
verb |
to decode or make sense of something difficult to read or understand |
破译；解读 |
| 10 |
shoddy |
/ˈʃɒdi/ |
adj |
of poor quality; badly made |
劣质的；粗制滥造的 |
| 11 |
infantry |
/ˈɪnfəntri/ |
noun |
soldiers trained, armed, and organized to fight on foot |
步兵；步兵部队 |
| 12 |
dowry |
/ˈdaʊri/ |
noun |
property or money brought by a bride to her husband on their marriage |
嫁妆；陪嫁 |
| 13 |
reprisal |
/rɪˈpraɪzl/ |
noun |
an act of retaliation or revenge |
报复；报复行动 |
| 14 |
vengeance |
/ˈvɛndʒəns/ |
noun |
punishment inflicted in retaliation for an injury or offense |
复仇；报仇 |
| 15 |
doleful |
/ˈdoʊlfəl/ |
adj |
filled with or expressing sorrow; mournful |
忧愁的；悲哀的 |
2025-08-01
| index |
word |
pronunciation |
parts of speech |
explanation |
translation in Chinese |
| 1 |
operational |
/ˌɒpəˈreɪʃənl/ |
adj |
ready for use or able to function; relating to operations |
可运作的；操作上的 |
| 2 |
dusky |
/ˈdʌski/ |
adj |
dim or shadowy; having dark skin or color |
昏暗的；肤色较深的 |
| 3 |
boost |
/buːst/ |
verb/noun |
to increase or improve something; an increase or improvement |
促进；提高；推动 |
| 4 |
forsake |
/fəˈseɪk/ |
verb |
to abandon or give up someone or something |
抛弃；放弃 |
| 5 |
heirloom |
/ˈeəluːm/ |
noun |
a valuable object passed down through generations |
传家宝 |
| 6 |
squalor |
/ˈskwɒlə(r)/ |
noun |
filthy and miserable condition, often due to poverty |
肮脏；悲惨；贫困的环境 |
| 7 |
empiricism |
/ɪmˈpɪrɪsɪzəm/ |
noun |
the theory that knowledge comes from experience or experiments |
经验主义 |
| 8 |
juncture |
/ˈdʒʌŋktʃə(r)/ |
noun |
a particular point in time, especially a critical one; a joining point |
关键时刻；连接处 |
| 9 |
pensioner |
/ˈpenʃənə(r)/ |
noun |
a person who receives a pension, especially after retirement |
领养老金的人；退休人员 |
| 10 |
safari |
/səˈfɑːri/ |
noun |
a journey or expedition, especially in East Africa, to observe wild animals |
狩猎旅行；野生动物观赏旅行 |
| 11 |
heady |
/ˈhedi/ |
adj |
intoxicating or exciting, often making someone act without thinking |
令人兴奋的；使人冲动的 |
| 12 |
intestinal |
/ɪnˈtestɪnl/ |
adj |
relating to the intestines |
肠的 |
| 13 |
heinous |
/ˈheɪnəs/ |
adj |
shockingly evil or wicked |
极其恶毒的；令人发指的 |
| 14 |
regularity |
/ˌreɡjuˈlærəti/ |
noun |
the state of being usual, orderly, or predictable |
规律性；规则性 |
| 15 |
scrutinize |
/ˈskruːtənaɪz/ |
verb |
to examine something very carefully |
仔细检查；审查 |
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