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New Academic Word List, CC BY-SA 4.0 abdominal 腹部的 The doctor checked her for abdominal pain. absorb 吸收 The towel can absorb a lot of water quickly. absorption 吸收 Plants need water for the absorption of minerals. accelerate 加速 The car began to accelerate as the road opened up. acceleration 加速,加速度 The acceleration of the train pushed us back in our seats. accent 口音 She speaks English with a strong French accent. accumulate 积累 Dust began to accumulate on the shelves we never cleaned. accumulation 积累 A thick accumulation of snow blocked the front door. accuracy 准确性 The report was praised for its accuracy and detail. accurately 准确地 The map shows the route accurately for hikers. acid 酸 The scientist handled the acid carefully in the lab. acidic 酸性的 The soil here is too acidic for most vegetables. activate 激活 You need a code to activate the new card. actively 积极地 She is actively looking for a new job right now. acute 急性的,敏锐的 The doctor treated her for acute back pain. adaptation 改编,适应 The film is an adaptation of a famous novel. adaptive 适应性的 The car has an adaptive system that adjusts the lights. adjacent 邻近的 Our office is adjacent to the train station. admission 准入,承认 Admission to the museum is free on Sundays. adolescent 青少年 The book was written for adolescents aged twelve to sixteen. adverse 不利的 The medicine can cause adverse effects in rare cases. aerosol 气雾剂,喷雾 The paint comes in an aerosol can. aesthetic 美学的 They redesigned the lobby for aesthetic reasons. affirm 肯定,断言 The manager affirmed that the project would continue. afterward 之后 We had dinner and went to the cinema afterward. aggregate 总计,集合体 The aggregate of all the votes showed a clear winner. agriculture 农业 Agriculture remains the main industry in this small country. airplane 飞机 The airplane landed at the airport. algebra 代数 We used algebra to find the value of x. algorithm 算法 The search engine uses a new algorithm to rank pages. alien 外星人,外国人 The film is about an alien who lands in a small town. alliance 联盟 The two nations formed an alliance during the war. allocate 分配 The city will allocate more money to public parks. allocation 分配 The allocation of funds to each school was announced today. altitude 海拔,高度 The plane cruised at a high altitude over the mountains. aluminum 铝 The can is made from recycled aluminum. amino 氨基的 Protein in our food is built from amino acids. amongst 在...之中 The old letter was found amongst her grandmother's belongings. amplitude 振幅 The amplitude of the wave grew during the storm. analogy 类比 The teacher used a simple analogy to explain gravity. ancestor 祖先 My ancestor moved to this country long ago. anthropology 人类学 She majored in anthropology at university. anti 反对的 He wore an anti war badge on his jacket. antibiotic 抗生素 The doctor gave her an antibiotic for the infection. antibody 抗体 The test looks for a specific antibody in the blood. antiquity 古代 The museum displays pottery from classical antiquity. appendix 附录 The full data appears in the appendix of the report. applause 掌声 Loud applause filled the theater after the final scene. apple 苹果 She ate a red apple for a snack. approximate 大约的 Give me an approximate time when the package will arrive. approximation 近似值 The number is only an approximation of the real total. arbitrary 任意的,武断的 The choice of colors felt arbitrary rather than planned. archaeology 考古学 She studies archaeology and works at ancient sites. architect 建筑师 The architect designed a modern glass office tower. array 一系列,阵列 The shop offers a wide array of fresh fruit. arrow 箭,箭头 Follow the arrow on the sign to find the exit. articulate 清楚表达 She struggled to articulate exactly how she felt. artifact 手工制品,文物 Archaeologists uncovered a rare artifact from the ancient city. artificial 人造的 The flowers on the table are artificial, not real. artistic 艺术的 Her artistic talent was obvious from a very young age. artwork 艺术作品 The children hung their artwork on the classroom wall. aspect 方面 Safety is an important aspect of the new design. assembly 集会,组装 The whole school gathered for the morning assembly. assert 断言,主张 She firmly asserted her right to speak during the meeting. assignment 任务,作业 Students must submit the assignment by Friday afternoon. athletic 运动的,健壮的 He has an athletic build from years of training. atom 原子 An atom is the smallest part of matter. atomic 原子的 The country built its first atomic power plant decades ago. auction 拍卖 The painting sold for a high price at the auction. audio 音频的 The lesson comes with an audio recording. audit 审计 The company faced a full audit after the complaint. authority 权力,当局 The manager has the authority to approve new hires. autonomy 自治,自主 The region was given greater autonomy last year. availability 可用性 Check room availability before booking your trip. axiom 公理 It is an axiom of economics that demand affects price. axis 轴 The Earth spins on its axis once every day. backward 向后地 She glanced backward to check if anyone was following. bacteria 细菌 Hot water and soap kill most bacteria. bacterial 细菌的 The doctor said it was a bacterial infection. bang 巨响,猛击 The door closed with a loud bang in the wind. bargain 便宜货 I found a real bargain at the sale today. barrel 桶 The wine was aged for years in an oak barrel. basin 盆,流域 She filled the basin with warm water to wash dishes. bat 球棒,蝙蝠 He hit the ball with a bat. beam 光束,横梁 A beam of sunlight came through the kitchen window. behavioral 行为的 The class helps children with behavioral problems. bilingual 双语的 Their children are raised bilingual, speaking English and Spanish. binary 二进制的 Computers store all data in binary form. biodiversity 生物多样性 The old forest is rich in biodiversity. biologist 生物学家 The biologist studies fish in the cold lake. biology 生物学 We are learning about cells in biology class today. bizarre 怪异的 They told a bizarre story about lights in the sky. blank 空白的 Please leave this line blank. bleed 流血 His knee began to bleed after the bicycle fell. bodily 身体的 The doctor checked her bodily functions. bonus 奖金 She received a bonus for her great work. bound 一定会的,前往的 The delayed train is bound for the central station. bracket 支架,括号 The shelf is held up by a metal bracket. breakdown 故障,崩溃 The train delay was caused by a mechanical breakdown. broadly 大体上 Broadly speaking, the plan received support from most staff. bubble 气泡 The children laughed as they blew soap bubbles outside. bucket 水桶 He filled the bucket with water. bulk 大部分,体积 The bulk of the work is already finished. bullet 子弹 The bullet hit the wall and left a mark. bundle 捆,束 She carried a bundle of old newspapers to the bin. calcium 钙 Milk and cheese are rich in calcium. calculation 计算 His calculation of the total was wrong by ten dollars. calculator 计算器 She used a calculator to check her math homework quickly. calculus 微积分 He studies calculus in his first university year. campus 校园 There is a big library on the university campus. capillary 毛细血管 Blood moves slowly through each tiny capillary. capitalism 资本主义 Under capitalism, most companies are privately owned. capitalist 资本主义的 Most capitalist countries rely on free markets. carrier 运输公司,携带者 The airline is the country's main carrier for cargo. cattle 牛,牲畜 The farmer moved his cattle to a fresh pasture. censor 审查,删改 The government censored parts of the newspaper. characterization 人物塑造 The novel is praised for its rich characterization. cheat 作弊,欺骗 He was caught trying to cheat on the final exam. cheers 干杯 Cheers, everyone, and happy new year! chemistry 化学 She studies chemistry at the university every afternoon. chemotherapy 化疗 She started chemotherapy treatment right after the diagnosis. chess 国际象棋 My grandfather taught me how to play chess. chloride 氯化物 Table salt is sodium chloride. chromosome 染色体 Each human cell has forty six chromosomes. chronic 慢性的 She takes medicine for a chronic illness. chunk 大块 He tore off a large chunk of bread for the soup. cinema 电影院 We watched a new film at the cinema. circa 大约 The old church was built circa 1500. circulate 循环,流传 Rumors began to circulate about the company's closure. circulation 循环,发行量 Exercise improves blood circulation throughout the body. civilization 文明 Historians study how ancient civilization shaped modern culture. clarify 澄清,阐明 Could you clarify what you meant by that comment? classification 分类 The scientist proposed a new classification for the insect species. classify 分类 Scientists classify animals according to shared physical features. classroom 教室 The teacher walked into the classroom. clay 黏土 The children made small bowls out of wet clay. clever 聪明的 That was a clever way to solve the problem. client 客户 The lawyer met with a new client this morning. clinic 诊所 She visited the local clinic for a routine checkup. clip 剪辑,回形针 He shared a short clip from the concert online. clone 克隆 Scientists were able to clone the sheep successfully. closure 关闭 The factory closure left hundreds of workers unemployed. clue 线索 The detective found a clue near the window. coefficient 系数 In this formula the coefficient of x is three. cognitive 认知的 The therapy focuses on improving cognitive function. coherent 连贯的 She gave a coherent explanation despite being nervous. collective 集体的 The decision was a collective one by the whole team. colonial 殖民地的 The old town still has many colonial buildings from that era. colony 殖民地 The island was once a colony of Spain. comma 逗号 Remember to put a comma before the word 'but'. commentary 评论,解说 The radio commentary made the match exciting. commodity 商品,大宗商品 Oil remains one of the world's most traded commodities. commonly 通常地,普遍地 This herb is commonly used in Italian cooking. communicative 善于交流的 The teacher used communicative activities to build speaking confidence. communist 共产主义的 The country had a communist government for forty years. compact 紧凑的 The kitchen is compact but very practical. comparable 可比的 The two houses are comparable in size. comparative 比较级 Bigger is the comparative form of the word big. compensate 补偿 The airline agreed to compensate passengers for the delay. competence 能力 The manager showed great competence in handling the crisis. competent 能干的 She is a competent driver with years of experience. complement 补充,搭配 The sauce is a perfect complement to the grilled fish. complication 复杂情况,并发症 A small complication delayed the flight. comply 遵守 All employees must comply with the safety regulations. composer 作曲家 Mozart is a famous composer of classical music. composite 复合的 The bridge is built from a light composite material. comprehension 理解力 The exam included a reading comprehension section. computation 计算 The computation of the total took several minutes. conceive 构想,设想 She conceived a brilliant idea for the new product. conception 概念,构想 His conception of freedom differed greatly from hers. conceptual 概念的 The design is still at a conceptual stage. conditional 有条件的 The job offer is conditional on passing a background check. conduction 传导 Metal spoons get hot through the conduction of heat. cone 圆锥 She scooped ice cream into a crispy waffle cone. configuration 配置,布局 The configuration of the desks makes the room feel small. confine 限制,禁闭 The doctor confined the patient to bed for a week. confound 使困惑,混淆 The strange results confound the experts. congruent 全等的,一致的 The two triangles are congruent in shape and size. connector 连接器 The cable needs a small connector at each end. connotation 含义,内涵 The word cheap carries a negative connotation. conscious 有意识的,清醒的 The patient remained conscious throughout the entire procedure. consciousness 意识 The patient slowly regained consciousness after the surgery. consensus 共识 The committee reached a consensus after hours of debate. consent 同意 The doctor needed the patient's consent before starting treatment. conservation 保护,保存 The group works on the conservation of endangered forests. conserve 节约,保护 We should conserve water during the summer drought. consonant 辅音 The letter 'b' is a consonant, not a vowel. constitution 宪法 The new constitution guarantees freedom of the press. constrain 限制,约束 A small budget constrained what the team could build. consultation 咨询,会诊 The doctor scheduled a consultation for the following week. consumption 消费,消耗 Water consumption rises sharply during the summer months. container 容器 She poured the soup into a plastic container. continent 大陆,洲 Africa is a huge continent with many countries. continuity 连续性 The company values continuity in its leadership team. contour 轮廓,等高线 The map shows the contour of the hills. contradict 反驳,矛盾 His new statement seemed to contradict what he said yesterday. contradiction 矛盾 There was a clear contradiction between his two stories. contradictory 矛盾的 The witnesses gave contradictory accounts of the accident. contrary 相反的 Contrary to the forecast, the weather turned out sunny. controversy 争议 The new policy sparked controversy among local residents. converge 汇聚 The two roads converge near the old bridge. convergence 汇聚,趋同 The convergence of the two rivers forms a wide lake. coordinate 协调 Two teachers coordinate the school trip. coordination 协调 Good coordination between the two teams saved time. cord 绳,电线 The lamp cord is too short for this wall. coronary 冠状的 He was treated for coronary disease last spring. corpus 语料库 Linguists analyzed the corpus of medieval manuscripts. correction 更正,修正 The teacher made a small correction to his essay. correctly 正确地 Make sure you spell her name correctly. correlate 相关项 Income level is a strong correlate of health outcomes. correlation 相关性 Researchers found a correlation between sleep and memory. correspondence 通信,信件往来 They kept up a regular correspondence for over a decade. corruption 腐败 The new leader promised to fight corruption in government. cortex 皮质 The outer cortex of the brain controls thinking. credibility 可信度 The scandal damaged the senator's credibility completely. criteria 标准 The scholarship has strict eligibility criteria. critically 批判性地,严重地 The reviewer critically examined every detail of the film. critique 评论,批评 Her critique of the novel was fair and detailed. crude 粗糙的,粗俗的 He made a crude joke that offended several guests. crystal 晶体 Salt forms small crystals as the water dries. cue 提示,信号 The music was the cue for the dancers to start. cure 治愈方法 Scientists are still searching for a cure for the disease. curriculum 课程,教学大纲 The school added coding to its high school curriculum. cyclic 循环的 Fashion follows a cyclic pattern and old styles return. cylinder 圆柱,气缸 Water was poured into a tall glass cylinder. damp 潮湿的 The basement felt cold and damp after the heavy rain. deadline 截止日期 The deadline for submitting applications is next Friday. decay 腐烂,衰败 The abandoned house began to decay after years of neglect. deceive 欺骗 He tried to deceive the customers with false claims. defect 缺陷 The phone had a small defect in the screen. deficiency 缺乏,不足 The tired patient was diagnosed with an iron deficiency. definite 明确的,确定的 We still need a definite answer by tomorrow morning. deflection 偏转 The goal came from a lucky deflection off the defender. degrade 使退化,贬低 Pollution continues to degrade the local water supply. deliberately 故意地 She deliberately ignored his calls for the whole week. delta 三角洲 The river forms a wide delta before it reaches the sea. demonstrator 示范者,示威者 A demonstrator showed us how the new machine works. denominator 分母 In the fraction three over four, four is the denominator. denote 表示,指示 A red flag on the beach denotes dangerous conditions. dense 密集的,浓厚的 The hikers got lost in the dense forest. dependence 依赖 The country wants to reduce its dependence on oil. depict 描绘 The mural depicts the history of the small town. derivative 衍生物 The medicine is a derivative of a common plant. descendent 后代 He is a descendent of the family that built this house. descriptor 描述符 Each file has a short descriptor that explains its contents. destination 目的地 Paris is a popular destination for tourists in summer. detection 检测 Early detection of the illness saves lives. developmental 发展的 The child passed every developmental stage on time. deviation 偏差 Any deviation from the plan must be reported. diagnose 诊断 The doctor was able to diagnose the problem quickly. diagnosis 诊断 The doctor gave a clear diagnosis after the tests. diagnostic 诊断的 The garage ran a diagnostic test on the engine. diagram 图表 The diagram shows how the engine parts fit together. dialect 方言 Her grandmother speaks an old village dialect. diameter 直径 The pipe has a diameter of ten centimeters. diary 日记 She writes in her diary every single night. dictate 口述,命令 The manager dictated a letter to her assistant. dictionary 字典 I looked up the word in a dictionary. differential 差额,差异 There is a large pay differential between the two jobs. differentiate 区分 Babies soon learn to differentiate familiar voices. differentiation 区分,差异化 Clear differentiation between the two products helped sales. diffusion 扩散 Heat spreads through the metal by diffusion. dilemma 困境,两难 He faced a dilemma about which job offer to accept. dilute 稀释 Dilute the juice with water before you drink it. dimensional 维的,尺度的 The software creates three-dimensional images of the building. dioxide 二氧化物 Plants absorb carbon dioxide from the air. directive 指令 The staff received a directive from head office. disability 残疾 The building has ramps for people with a disability. disadvantage 缺点 One disadvantage of living downtown is the noise. discharge 排放,出院 The nurse prepared the patient's discharge paperwork this morning. discourse 话语,论述 Public discourse about climate change has grown louder. discrete 离散的,独立的 The course is divided into six discrete units. discrimination 歧视 The law protects workers from age discrimination. displacement 流离失所,位移 The war caused the displacement of thousands of families. dissection 解剖 The dissection revealed how the organs were connected. dissertation 论文 She is writing her dissertation on ancient coins. dissolve 溶解 Sugar will dissolve quickly in hot water. distribution 分配 The company controls the distribution of its products. disturbance 骚乱,干扰 Police were called to a disturbance in the street. diverse 多样的 The city has a diverse population from many countries. domain 领域 Space travel was once the domain of a few countries. dominance 支配,优势 The team kept its dominance in the league for years. dominant 占主导地位的 English remains the dominant language in global business. domination 支配,统治 The empire sought domination over the entire region. donor 捐赠者 A blood donor can save several lives. dose 剂量 The doctor prescribed a small dose of antibiotics. drain 排水管,下水道 Hair clogged the drain in the bathroom sink. drift 漂流 The empty boat drifted slowly down the river. duration 持续时间 The flight's duration was almost eleven hours. dye 染料 She used a natural dye to color the fabric. dynamic 充满活力的,动态的 She has a dynamic personality that energizes the whole team. ecological 生态的 The oil spill caused serious ecological damage. ecology 生态学 She is studying ecology at the university. economically 经济上,节约地 The town grew economically after the port opened. economist 经济学家 The economist predicted a slow recovery next year. effectiveness 有效性 Studies confirmed the effectiveness of the new vaccine. elaborate 精心制作的 They planned an elaborate wedding with hundreds of guests. elastic 松紧带,橡皮筋 The waistband uses elastic to stay comfortably in place. elasticity 弹性 The rubber band lost its elasticity over time. electron 电子 An electron carries a negative electric charge. elementary 初级的,基础的 She teaches at an elementary school. elevate 提升,抬高 The surgeon told him to elevate his injured leg. elevation 海拔,高度 The town sits at an elevation of two thousand meters. elimination 消除,淘汰 The team lost and faced elimination from the tournament. elite 精英 Only the elite could afford tickets to the gala. embed 嵌入,植入 The reporter was embedded with troops during the war. emergence 出现,兴起 The emergence of new technology changed the industry quickly. emission 排放 The new law limits the emission of harmful gases. emit 发出,排放 The old lamp emits a soft yellow light. emperor 皇帝 The emperor ruled over a vast territory for decades. empirical 经验的,实证的 The claim needs empirical evidence from real tests. encode 编码 The system encodes your password before saving it. enforcement 执行,执法 Stricter enforcement of speed limits reduced accidents. enormously 极大地 The new policy enormously improved public transport reliability. entity 实体 The school is a separate legal entity from the church. entrant 参赛者 Every entrant in the race received a number. enzyme 酶 An enzyme in your stomach helps break down food. epidemic 流行病 The city closed its schools during the flu epidemic. epidemiology 流行病学 She studies epidemiology and tracks how diseases spread. equality 平等 The movement fights for equality between all citizens. equilibrium 平衡 The economy slowly returned to equilibrium after the crisis. equivalence 等价,等值 The teacher explained the equivalence between the two formulas. erase 擦掉,删除 He tried to erase the pencil marks from the page. essence 本质 Kindness is the essence of true friendship. essentially 本质上,基本上 Essentially, the two proposals aim to achieve the same goal. estimation 估计,判断 In my estimation, the project will take another month. ethical 道德的 The company faced questions about its ethical business practices. ethics 伦理,道德准则 The class studies the ethics of medical research. evident 明显的 It was evident from her smile that she was happy. evolutionary 进化的 Birds developed wings through a long evolutionary process. ex 前任 She still talks to her ex about their old friends. execute 执行,处决 The team worked hard to execute the plan flawlessly. execution 执行,处决 The execution of the project took several months longer. exit 出口 The nearest exit is at the back of the theater. expertise 专业知识 We need someone with expertise in tax law. explicit 明确的 She gave explicit instructions about the deadline. explicitly 明确地 The contract explicitly forbids sharing the files. exploit 剥削,利用 Some companies exploit workers by paying very low wages. exponential 指数的,急速增长的 The city saw exponential growth in its population. fabric 织物,布料 She chose a soft cotton fabric for the new curtains. facet 方面 We discussed every facet of the problem. facilitate 促进,使便利 New software can facilitate communication between remote teams. factorial 阶乘 The factorial of four is twenty four. faculty 学院,能力 The medical faculty accepted only a small number of students. fatigue 疲劳 After the double shift, deep fatigue set in immediately. feedback 反馈 The teacher gave detailed feedback on every student's essay. fertility 肥沃,生育力 Farmers add compost to improve the fertility of the soil. fetal 胎儿的 The doctor checked the fetal heartbeat. fever 发烧 The child has a fever today. fiber 纤维 Whole grains contain plenty of fiber that aids digestion. fin 鱼鳍 The fish moved its tail fin slowly. finite 有限的 The world has a finite supply of clean water. flesh 肉,肌肤 The wound went deep enough to expose the flesh beneath. flexibility 灵活性,柔韧性 Yoga can greatly improve your flexibility over time. flip 翻转 He decided to flip the pancake before it burned. fluid 流动的,易变的 The situation remains fluid, so plans might change quickly. flux 变动,流量 The market is in a state of flux this month. footnote 脚注 The author added a footnote explaining the unfamiliar term. formally 正式地 The mayor formally opened the new library yesterday. formulation 制定,配方 The formulation of the new plan took several months. forum 论坛 She asked her question in an online forum. fossil 化石 They discovered a dinosaur fossil buried in the cliff. fraction 一小部分,分数 Only a fraction of the students passed the exam. fracture 骨折,裂缝 The x-ray showed a small fracture in her wrist. freely 自由地 Citizens can freely express their opinions in public. friction 摩擦 Friction between the tires and the road slows the car. fringe 边缘 They live on the fringe of the city, near the fields. fundamentally 根本上 The two plans are fundamentally different. fungus 真菌 A white fungus was growing on the damp wall. fusion 融合 The band's music is a fusion of jazz and rock. gauge 估量,测量 It was hard to gauge how the crowd felt. generalization 概括,一概而论 It's an unfair generalization to say all teenagers are lazy. generalize 概括,一般化 It's risky to generalize about a whole country from one visit. genetically 基因上地 The two brothers are genetically almost identical. genetics 遗传学 She is studying genetics at university this year. ghost 鬼,幽灵 The children were scared of the ghost story. globalization 全球化 Globalization has made many goods cheaper around the world. goat 山羊 The farmer keeps a goat and several chickens in the yard. goodness 天哪 Goodness, I did not realize it was so late already. goods 货物,商品 The truck delivered goods to the store every morning. gradient 坡度,梯度 The road has a steep gradient near the top. gram 克 The recipe calls for two hundred grams of flour. grammatical 语法的 The sentence has one small grammatical mistake. graph 图表 The graph shows how sales increased over five years. grasp 理解,把握 She has a solid grasp of basic economics already. gravity 重力 Gravity pulls the apple down to the ground. grid 网格 The city streets form a neat grid. gross 总的,令人作呕的 The restaurant's gross annual income exceeded two million dollars. gut 肠道 Too much sugar can upset your gut. habitat 栖息地 The forest is the natural habitat of many rare animals. halfway 半路,中途 We stopped for coffee halfway to the airport. handout 讲义,传单 The teacher gave every student a handout before the lecture. harvest 收获,收成 Farmers celebrate a good harvest every autumn. hawk 鹰 A hawk circled high above the empty field. headquarter 总部设于 The bank is headquartered in a small town. hedge 树篱 A tall hedge separated the two neighboring gardens. helix 螺旋 The staircase curved upward in a perfect helix. hepatitis 肝炎 The vaccine protects children against hepatitis. herbicide 除草剂 The farmer sprayed herbicide to kill the weeds. hierarchy 等级制度 In the army, everyone knows their place in the hierarchy. hip 臀部 She rested her hand on her hip while she talked. historically 历史上 Historically, this town was a small fishing port. homework 家庭作业 I finished my homework before dinner. horizon 地平线 The sun slowly disappeared below the horizon. horizontal 水平的 Draw a horizontal line across the page. hormone 荷尔蒙,激素 This hormone helps the body control sugar levels. hydrogen 氢 Water is made of hydrogen and oxygen. identical 完全相同的 The twins wore identical outfits to the school party. identification 身份证明,识别 You must show identification before entering the government building. ideology 意识形态 The party built its campaign around a strict ideology. illusion 错觉,幻觉 The mirror creates the illusion of a larger room. immune 免疫的 Vaccines help the body become immune to the disease. impact 影响,冲击 The new law had a big impact on farmers. implicit 含蓄的,隐含的 There was an implicit warning in his quiet voice. importantly 更重要的是 More importantly, remember to lock the door. impulse 冲动 She bought the dress on a sudden impulse. incidence 发生率 The incidence of flu rises every winter. incline 斜坡 The path has a steep incline near the top. inclusion 包容,纳入 The school promotes the inclusion of children with disabilities. incredible 难以置信的 The view from the mountain top was simply incredible. incredibly 难以置信地 The exam was incredibly difficult for most of the students. incumbent 现任者 The incumbent easily won reelection in November. independently 独立地 The two scientists reached the same result independently. indicator 指标 Sales are a good indicator of customer interest. indifference 冷漠,漠不关心 Her indifference to the news surprised us all. indigenous 本土的,原产的 These trees are indigenous to the island. indirect 间接的 The flight took an indirect route because of the storm. individually 分别地,逐个地 The teacher spoke to each child individually. induce 引起,诱导 The medication is designed to induce deep sleep. induction 入职培训,归纳法 New employees attend an induction on their first day. industrialization 工业化 Industrialization changed the country in fifty years. industrialize 使工业化 The country worked hard to industrialize after the war. inequality 不平等 The report shows growing inequality between rich and poor. inevitably 不可避免地 Prices inevitably rise when fuel becomes expensive. infect 感染 The virus can infect people through close physical contact. infectious 传染性的,有感染力的 Her infectious laughter made everyone in the room smile. inference 推论 The detective made an inference based on the muddy footprints. inferior 较差的,下级的 The cheap tools were clearly inferior to the old ones. infinite 无限的 The night sky seemed infinite above the desert. infinity 无穷,无限 The two lines seem to stretch to infinity. influential 有影响力的 She became one of the most influential leaders of her generation. informal 非正式的 The meeting had an informal atmosphere with no strict agenda. inhibit 抑制 Cold weather inhibits the growth of these plants. inhibition 抑制,拘束 After a while she lost her inhibition and started to dance. initiate 启动,发起 The company initiated a new training program. initiation 启动,开始 The initiation of the project was delayed by heavy rain. inject 注射 The nurse injected the medicine into his arm. injection 注射 The nurse gave the patient a quick flu injection. innate 天生的,与生俱来的 Curiosity seems to be an innate trait in young children. insect 昆虫 A tiny insect landed on my arm. insert 插入 Insert your card into the machine. instability 不稳定 Political instability kept tourists away. instinct 本能 Her first instinct was to run toward the exit. integral 不可或缺的 Trust is integral to any successful long term relationship. integration 融合,整合 The merger required careful integration of both companies' systems. intensity 强度 The intensity of the storm surprised everyone. intensive 密集的,强化的 She took an intensive course to learn Spanish quickly. interact 互动,交流 Children learn a lot when they interact with animals. interestingly 有趣的是 Interestingly, the two letters were written on the same day. interface 界面,接口 The app has a simple interface that anyone can use. interfere 干涉,干扰 Please do not interfere with the children's private argument. intermediate 中级的 She joined the intermediate class after finishing the basics. interrupt 打断,中断 Please don't interrupt me while I'm on the phone. interval 间隔 There is a short interval between the two lessons. intervene 干预 A teacher intervened before the argument got worse. interviewer 采访者,面试官 The interviewer asked many difficult questions. invade 入侵 The army planned to invade the neighboring country. invasion 入侵 The invasion of the country shocked the whole world. inversion 倒置,倒装 The question uses an inversion of the normal word order. invert 颠倒,倒置 Invert the cup and let the water run out. ion 离子 Salt breaks into ions when it dissolves in water. irrelevant 无关的 That detail is irrelevant to our decision. irrigation 灌溉 The farm uses irrigation to water its dry fields. jazz 爵士乐 He plays the saxophone in a jazz band. junior 初级的,年少的 She just started as a junior manager at work. justification 正当理由 There was no justification for such rude behavior. kidney 肾 The doctor said his left kidney was healthy. kilometer 千米,公里 The stadium is about one kilometer from here. lab 实验室 The students tested the sample in the lab. lateral 侧面的 The plant sends out lateral roots near the surface. layout 布局 I like the layout of this magazine page. leaf 叶子 A green leaf fell from the tree. lecturer 讲师 The lecturer explained the theory using a simple diagram. legend 传说,传奇人物 According to legend, a dragon once guarded this cave. legitimate 合法的,正当的 She had a legitimate reason for missing the meeting. leisure 闲暇,休闲 Reading is her favorite leisure activity. lever 杠杆 He used a metal lever to lift the heavy stone. lexical 词汇的 The book explains lexical choices in modern poetry. liable 有责任的,可能的 The driver is liable for the damage to the fence. lifestyle 生活方式 Eating well is part of a healthy lifestyle. lifetime 一生 He collected stamps throughout his entire lifetime. likelihood 可能性 There is a strong likelihood of rain this weekend. likewise 同样地 He bowed politely, and she did likewise. limb 肢体,树枝 She broke a limb after falling from the tree. linear 线性的 The story follows a simple linear timeline. linguistic 语言的 The country has great linguistic variety. linguistics 语言学 She studies linguistics at the university. liter 升 Please buy a liter of milk from the shop. liver 肝脏 Alcohol can damage the liver over time. locally 在当地 The vegetables in this shop are grown locally. locus 位置,中心 The old city was the locus of the whole protest. logical 合乎逻辑的 That seems like the most logical solution. longitudinal 纵向的 The longitudinal study followed the children for ten years. loop 环,循环 The road makes a wide loop around the lake. lump 块 He put a lump of sugar in his tea. lung 肺 Smoking can seriously damage your lungs. machinery 机械 The farm bought new machinery this year. magnetic 磁性的,有吸引力的 The singer has a magnetic presence on stage. magnitude 大小,重要性 Nobody understood the magnitude of the problem at first. mall 购物中心 We spent the afternoon shopping at the mall. manipulate 操纵,操控 He tried to manipulate the results to favor his team. manipulation 操纵 The report accused the firm of market manipulation. manual 手动的 The factory still relies heavily on manual labor. manuscript 手稿 The library keeps a manuscript from the tenth century. marble 大理石,弹珠 The floor of the palace was made of white marble. marginal 微小的,边缘的 The new update brought only marginal improvements in speed. marker 记号笔,标记 She wrote the title with a black marker. marrow 骨髓 Bone marrow makes new blood cells every day. maternal 母亲的,母性的 She felt a strong maternal instinct toward the orphaned kitten. mathematical 数学的 She solved the problem using a simple mathematical formula. matrix 矩阵 The students learned to add numbers in a matrix. maximize 最大化 We changed the desks to maximize space. meaningful 有意义的 They had a meaningful conversation about their future plans. mechanic 机械师 The mechanic fixed the car's engine in an hour. mechanical 机械的 The clock has an old mechanical movement inside. media 媒体 The story was covered widely by the media. mediate 调解,斡旋 A neutral lawyer agreed to mediate the divorce settlement. membrane 膜 A thin membrane covers the surface of the egg. memorize 记住,背诵 Students had to memorize the poem for class. mentor 导师 Her mentor gave her advice throughout her career. mercury 汞,水银 The old thermometer was filled with mercury. merge 合并 The two companies decided to merge into one. messenger 信使 A messenger delivered the letter to the king. metabolism 新陈代谢 Regular exercise can speed up your metabolism. metaphor 隐喻 The poet used a metaphor to describe her sadness. methodology 方法论 The paper describes the methodology in detail. micro 微 The prefix micro means one millionth of a unit. mid 中间的 The report is due in mid March. migrate 迁移,迁徙 Many birds migrate south before winter. migration 迁徙、移民 Scientists tracked the birds' migration across the continent. millimeter 毫米 The screw is only three millimeters wide. mineral 矿物质 This water contains many healthy minerals. minimal 极少的,最小的 The repair caused minimal damage to the wall. minimize 最小化,减到最少 We should minimize waste to help the environment. minus 减去 Ten minus three equals seven. missile 导弹 The military tested a new missile in the desert. mobility 活动能力 The injury limited her mobility for several weeks. modification 修改 The engineer suggested a small modification to the design. mole 鼹鼠,痣 A mole dug a long tunnel under the lawn. molecular 分子的 The lab studies the molecular structure of water. molecule 分子 Water is made of hydrogen and oxygen molecules. momentum 势头,动量 The campaign gained momentum after the TV interview. monetary 货币的 The bank announced a change in monetary policy. monkey 猴子 A small monkey climbed up the tree. monopoly 垄断 One company had a monopoly on train tickets. morality 道德 The novel raises questions about morality and justice. morphological 形态的 The two plants show morphological differences in their leaves. morphology 形态学 The class studies the morphology of English words. mortality 死亡率 Better hospitals lowered child mortality in the region. motif 主题,图案 A flower motif repeats across the whole carpet. motive 动机 Police could not find a motive for the robbery. multinational 跨国的 She works for a multinational company with offices in Asia. multiply 乘、增多 Students learn to multiply numbers in third grade. mutation 突变 A small mutation in the gene changed the flower's color. myth 神话,谬见 The ancient myth explains how the world began. naked 裸体的 The baby laughed while naked in the bath. namely 即 Only one student passed, namely Ali. nasty 令人厌恶的,恶劣的 He said something nasty and hurt her feelings. nationalism 民族主义 The speech was full of strong nationalism. neat 整洁的 Her desk was always neat and perfectly organized. necessity 必需品 Clean water is a basic necessity for survival. nest 巢 Two birds built a nest in the old tree. neural 神经的 The brain sends messages along neural paths. neuron 神经元 Each neuron sends signals to the next one. neutral 中立的 Switzerland remained neutral during much of the war. nicely 愉快地 She asked nicely if she could borrow the book. niche 利基,细分市场 The startup found a profitable niche in eco-friendly packaging. nitrogen 氮 Most of the air we breathe is nitrogen. noble 高尚的、贵族的 He made a noble effort to help the wounded stranger. node 节点 Each node in the network sends data to the next one. noisy 吵闹的 The street outside our hotel was very noisy. nominal 名义上的,象征性的 He pays a nominal rent of one dollar a year. nonetheless 尽管如此 The trip was expensive; nonetheless, they enjoyed it. nonlinear 非线性的 The film tells its story in a nonlinear way. norm 常态,规范 Working from home has become the norm here. notation 记号,符号体系 Musicians read the piece from standard notation. novice 新手 As a novice, he still needs help with the machine. nucleus 细胞核,原子核 The nucleus of the cell contains its genetic material. null 无效的,零的 The contract became null after the deadline passed. numerical 数字的 The results are listed in numerical order from lowest to highest. nutrient 营养素 Leafy greens contain many nutrients the body needs. objection 反对,异议 The lawyer raised an objection during the trial. obscure 遮蔽,使模糊 Thick fog obscured the view of the mountains. observer 观察者 An international observer monitored the election closely. obtain 获得,取得 You must obtain a visa before traveling abroad. occupation 职业 Please state your name and occupation here. occurrence 发生,事件 Snow in April is a rare occurrence here. offspring 后代,子女 Wolves fiercely protect their offspring from predators. onset 开始,发作 He took the medicine at the onset of the illness. onwards 向前,以后 From next Monday onwards, the shop opens earlier. optical 光学的 The microscope uses a set of optical lenses. optimal 最佳的 Morning is the optimal time for her to study. optimum 最佳的 The plant grows best at the optimum temperature. oral 口试 She was nervous before her French oral began. organ 器官,风琴 The heart is the organ that pumps blood. organism 生物,有机体 A tiny organism can be seen under the microscope. orient 定位,使适应 The guide helped us orient ourselves with a map. orientation 入职培训,定向 New employees attend an orientation on Monday. oscillation 振荡,摆动 The oscillation of the pendulum kept a steady beat. outer 外部的 The outer layer of the cake was chocolate. outlet 插座、出口 She plugged the lamp into the wall outlet. overhead 间接费用 The company cut overhead by moving to a smaller office. overlap 重叠 There is some overlap between the two job roles. overview 概述 The manager gave a quick overview of the project. oxidize 氧化 Iron will oxidize and turn red if it stays wet. oxygen 氧气 Plants release oxygen into the air during the day. painful 痛苦的,疼痛的 Losing the match was painful for the whole team. par 同等水平 Her work is on a par with the best in the class. paradigm 范式 The discovery created a new paradigm in physics. paradox 悖论 It is a paradox that fighting for peace often involves war. parameter 参数 The engineers adjusted several parameters in the model. parcel 包裹 A heavy parcel arrived for her this afternoon. pardon 请再说一遍 Pardon, could you repeat that, please? parental 父母的 The film requires parental guidance for young viewers. parenthesis 圆括号 Put the date inside a parenthesis at the end of the line. partial 部分的,偏袒的 The insurance only covered a partial refund of costs. partially 部分地 The road is partially closed for repairs. particle 微粒 A single dust particle floated through the beam of light. partition 隔板,分割 A glass partition divides the two offices. pathway 小路,途径 A narrow pathway led through the garden to the gate. peasant 农民 Medieval peasants worked the lord's land for survival. periodic 定期的 The machine needs periodic checks every six months. peripheral 外围的,次要的 That question is peripheral to our main topic. pest 害虫 This insect is a serious pest in rice fields. pesticide 杀虫剂 The farmer sprayed pesticide on the young plants. phenomenal 非凡的,惊人的 The young pianist gave a phenomenal performance last night. philosopher 哲学家 The ancient Greek philosopher taught many famous students. philosophical 哲学的,达观的 He took a philosophical approach to failure, learning from every mistake. phonological 音系的 The two dialects show phonological differences in their vowels. phosphate 磷酸盐 The fertilizer contains phosphate for stronger roots. photographic 摄影的 The book has a photographic record of the war. physically 身体上地 She felt physically tired after the long hike. physician 医师,内科医生 The physician recommended more rest and plenty of fluids. physics 物理学 She struggled with physics during her first year. physiological 生理的 Stress causes measurable physiological changes in the body. pi 圆周率(π) Students learned to calculate a circle's area using pi. planner 计划本,规划者 She writes every meeting in her planner. plantation 种植园 His family owned a tea plantation in the hills. plausible 似乎合理的 Her explanation for the delay sounded perfectly plausible. plug 插头,塞子 He pushed the plug firmly into the wall socket. plural 复数 Add an s to make the noun plural. polar 极地的 Polar bears live on the ice in the far north. pole 杆,极 He used a long pole to knock down the apples. politically 政治上地 The country remains politically divided over the new law. portfolio 作品集 The designer showed her portfolio at the interview. portray 描绘,扮演 The film portrays the president as a reluctant hero. portrayal 描绘,刻画 Critics praised her portrayal of the grieving mother. positively 积极地,肯定地 The staff responded positively to the new schedule. poster 海报 There is a poster of the band on his wall. postgraduate 研究生的 She began postgraduate study after her first degree. potassium 钾 Bananas contain a lot of potassium. powder 粉末 She sprinkled powder sugar over the fresh pancakes. practitioner 从业者 The clinic employs several experienced medical practitioners. pragmatic 务实的 She took a pragmatic approach and fixed the cheapest problem first. precede 先于,在……之前 A brief introduction will precede the main presentation. precipitate 促成,加速 The bad news precipitated a sharp fall in prices. precipitation 降水 Yearly precipitation in the desert is very low. predator 捕食者 The lion is a powerful predator on the plains. prediction 预测 His prediction about the match turned out to be correct. predominantly 主要地 The village is predominantly farmland. prejudice 偏见 The novel explores racial prejudice in the 1930s. preliminary 初步的,预备的 The preliminary results suggested the new drug was effective. presume 推测 I presume you have already eaten. prevalence 流行程度,普遍性 Doctors are worried about the prevalence of diabetes. prey 猎物 The eagle carried its prey back to the nest. primer 底漆,入门书 Paint the wall with primer before the first color. primitive 原始的 The tribe used primitive tools made of stone. probe 探测器,调查 The space probe sent back images of the distant planet. problematic 有问题的 The new rule is problematic for small shops. processor 处理器 The new laptop has a faster processor. productive 多产的,富有成效的 The meeting was short but very productive today. productivity 生产率 The new software increased productivity in the office. profound 深刻的 The book had a profound effect on my thinking. progression 进展 The doctor watched the progression of the illness. progressive 进步的,渐进的 The school follows a progressive teaching method. projection 预测,投影 Sales projections for next year look much stronger than expected. prominent 杰出的,突出的 A prominent scientist spoke at the conference yesterday. pronounce 发音 It is hard to pronounce her name correctly. proposition 主张,提议 The board rejected the merger as a poor proposition. protocol 规程,协议 The hospital follows a strict protocol for visitors. proton 质子 A proton carries a positive charge. psychiatric 精神病学的 She was admitted to a psychiatric hospital for treatment. psychologist 心理学家 She visits a psychologist every week to talk. psychology 心理学 She studied psychology to better understand human behavior. publish 出版 The author will publish her next novel this year. pulse 脉搏 The nurse checked his pulse before taking his temperature. punch 拳打,潘趣酒 He threw a quick punch that knocked out his opponent. punish 惩罚 The teacher decided to punish the students for cheating. punishment 惩罚 The judge gave him a harsh punishment for the crime. purely 纯粹地 We met purely by chance at the station. puzzle 拼图,谜题 The children spent hours solving the jigsaw puzzle. qualitative 定性的 The study used qualitative interviews rather than surveys. quantitative 定量的 The report includes quantitative data on sales. quantum 量子 A quantum is the smallest amount of energy a particle can carry. questionnaire 问卷 Please fill out this short questionnaire about our service. quiz 测验,问答比赛 We took a quiz on English grammar this morning. quotation 引用,引文 She opened her essay with a famous quotation from Einstein. rack 架子 He hung his towel on the rack by the shower. radar 雷达 The pilot watched the radar for signs of the storm. radiation 辐射 Workers wore suits to protect against radiation. radius 半径 The radius of this circle is five centimeters. rainfall 降雨量 The region gets heavy rainfall in the summer months. randomize 随机化 The app randomizes the questions for each student. randomly 随机地 The winners were chosen randomly from the list. rational 理性的 We need a rational explanation for these strange results. rationality 理性 He questioned the rationality of the sudden decision. ray 光线 A ray of sunlight came through the window. reactive 反应性的 This metal is highly reactive with water. reactor 反应堆 The nuclear reactor was shut down for repairs. readily 欣然地,容易地 He readily agreed to help with the fundraiser. realism 现实主义,写实主义 The novel is admired for its gritty realism. realistic 现实的 You need to be realistic about your chances of winning. realm 领域,王国 That idea belongs to the realm of science fiction. receptor 受体 A receptor on the cell catches the hormone. recipe 食谱 My grandmother gave me her secret recipe for apple pie. reconstruct 重建 Workers reconstructed the bridge after the flood. regime 政权,养生法 The new regime introduced strict laws for all citizens. regression 退化,回归 The illness caused a regression in his speech. rehabilitation 康复 After the accident he needed months of rehabilitation. reinforce 加强,强化 Steel bars reinforce the concrete walls of the building. rejection 拒绝 She received a rejection letter from the university. reliability 可靠性 Customers praised the reliability of the old model. render 使成为,提供 The injury rendered him unable to walk for weeks. repertoire 曲目,全部技能 The pianist has a huge repertoire of classical pieces. replacement 替代品,替换 We need to find a replacement for our injured player. replicate 复制,重复 Other scientists could not replicate the experiment. replication 复制 The replication of the study gave the same result. reproduce 繁殖,复制 Rabbits reproduce much faster than most other mammals. reproduction 繁殖,复制品 The class learned about plant reproduction. republic 共和国 France became a republic after the revolution. resemble 像 The twins resemble each other so closely people mix them up. reservoir 水库 The city gets its water from a large reservoir. residual 残留的 There is still some residual damage from the flood. residue 残留物 A sticky residue was left on the counter after cleaning. resistant 有抵抗力的 This paint is resistant to water and heat. respiratory 呼吸的 Smoking can cause serious respiratory problems over time. retrieve 取回,检索 The dog ran to retrieve the ball from the lake. revolutionary 革命性的 The new vaccine was a revolutionary breakthrough in medicine. rewrite 重写 The editor asked her to rewrite the whole chapter. rhetoric 修辞,花言巧语 Voters grew tired of empty political rhetoric. rhythm 节奏 The dancers moved perfectly with the rhythm of the song. ridiculous 荒谬的 It's ridiculous to expect us to finish this today. ritual 仪式,惯例 Brushing her teeth every night became a comforting ritual. robot 机器人 The factory uses a robot to assemble car parts. rope 绳子 He tied the boat to the dock with a rope. rotate 旋转,轮换 The earth rotates once every twenty four hours. rotation 旋转,轮换 The rotation of the earth gives us day and night. rub 摩擦,揉搓 She began to rub the lotion gently into her hands. ruler 尺子,统治者 I used a ruler to draw a straight line. scatter 散开 The wind scattered the leaves across the yard. scenario 情景,方案 The team prepared for the worst case scenario. scholarship 奖学金 She won a scholarship to study medicine abroad. scripture 经文,圣经 The priest read a short passage from scripture. scroll 卷轴 The museum displayed an ancient scroll behind thick glass. secrete 分泌 The gland secretes a clear liquid. sediment 沉积物 Sediment settled at the bottom of the bottle. selective 有选择性的 The school is very selective about new students. semantic 语义的 The two words have a small semantic difference. semester 学期 The new semester begins in early September. semi 半挂卡车 A semi loaded with fruit blocked the narrow road. seminar 研讨会 She attended a seminar on effective time management skills. sensation 感觉,轰动 She felt a strange sensation in her fingers. sensible 明智的 It would be sensible to save some money each month. sensitivity 敏感度 The test has high sensitivity and finds small changes. sensory 感觉的 The test measures sensory reactions to light and sound. separately 分开地 Please wrap each gift separately before putting them away. separation 分离 The separation from her family was very difficult. sexuality 性,性取向 The book discusses gender and sexuality. shallow 浅的 Children can safely swim in the shallow end of the pool. shortly 很快 The train will arrive shortly, so please wait here. shuttle 班车 A free shuttle takes guests to the airport. similarity 相似性 There is a strong similarity between the two paintings. simplify 简化 The new app aims to simplify the payment process. simulate 模拟 The program simulates a real flight. simulation 模拟 The students trained in a driving simulation. simultaneously 同时地 The two teams finished the race simultaneously. sin 罪,罪过 In many religions, lying is considered a sin. singular 单数的 The word 'cat' is singular, but 'cats' is plural. sketch 素描,草绘 The artist began to sketch the mountain view outdoors. skip 跳过,蹦跳 She decided to skip breakfast because she woke up late. slab 厚板,平板 Workers laid a concrete slab for the new patio. slash 斜线,猛砍 Type a slash between the two words in the search. slavery 奴隶制 Slavery was officially abolished in the United States in 1865. slot 槽口,时间段 Please insert your card into the slot to pay. snake 蛇 A green snake moved slowly through the grass. sneeze 喷嚏 He let out a loud sneeze during the meeting. sniff 嗅,闻 The dog began to sniff the ground near the fence. socialize 社交,交际 He prefers to socialize with close friends on weekends. socially 社交上,社会上 He is socially awkward but very kind at heart. sodium 钠 Too much sodium in food can raise blood pressure. soluble 可溶的 Sugar is soluble in warm water. solute 溶质 Sugar is the solute when you stir it into water. solvent 溶剂 Use a strong solvent to remove the dried paint stain. sometime 某个时候 We should meet for coffee sometime next week. sophisticate 老于世故的人 The party was full of city sophisticates in fine clothes. span 跨越 The bridge spans nearly two kilometers across the river. spatial 空间的 The test measures a child's spatial reasoning skills. specialty 专长,特色菜 Grilled seafood is the restaurant's most famous specialty. specification 规格,规范 The engineer checked the specifications before ordering parts. specimen 样本,标本 The doctor sent a blood specimen to the laboratory. spectrum 光谱,范围 The prism splits light into a spectrum of colors. sperm 精子 A single sperm joins the egg. sphere 球体,领域 The moon appears as a bright sphere in the sky. splice 接合,拼接 The engineer had to splice the two cables together. sponsorship 赞助 The team found a new sponsorship deal with a local bank. spontaneous 自发的,即兴的 Her spontaneous decision to travel surprised everyone. spray 喷雾 She used a spray of perfume before leaving the house. stabilize 稳定 Doctors managed to stabilize the patient after surgery. stack 堆 He left a stack of papers on the desk. stadium 体育场 Thousands of fans filled the stadium last night. stance 立场 The party changed its stance on the new tax. standardize 标准化 The company wants to standardize its safety rules. static 静止的,不变的 Prices stayed static for the whole year. statistical 统计的 The study found a statistical link between the two habits. statistically 统计上 The difference is statistically small but real. statistics 统计数据 The report includes statistics on unemployment across the country. stereotype 刻板印象 The movie relies too much on cultural stereotypes. stimulus 刺激 Light is a stimulus that makes the plant grow. straightforward 简单的、直接的 The instructions were straightforward and easy to follow. strand 一缕、一股 A single strand of hair fell across her face. strategic 战略性的 The company made a strategic decision to expand overseas. strictly 严格地 Smoking is strictly forbidden inside the hospital building. stripe 条纹 The shirt had a bold red stripe down the side. sub 替补,潜艇 The coach sent in a sub for the injured player. subjective 主观的 Beauty is subjective and depends on the viewer. subset 子集 Only a small subset of the students took the test. substitution 替换,替代 The coach made a substitution in the second half. substrate 基质,底层 The seeds grow well in a moist substrate. subtle 微妙的 There was a subtle change in her tone of voice. subtract 减去 You need to subtract the discount from the total price. sufficiently 充分地 Make sure the meat is sufficiently cooked before serving it. suicide 自杀 The clinic offers counseling to prevent suicide among teens. super 极好的 We had a super time at the amusement park. superior 优越的,上级的 This brand offers superior quality at a fair price. supposedly 据说,大概 Supposedly, the old house is haunted by ghosts. surgeon 外科医生 The surgeon operated on her knee for two hours. surgical 外科的,手术的 The patient needs a small surgical operation. surplus 剩余,盈余 The farm had a surplus of apples this year. susceptible 易受影响的 Young children are susceptible to colds in winter. sustainable 可持续的 The company invested in sustainable farming practices. swap 交换 The children swapped stickers during recess. swell 肿胀,膨胀 Her ankle began to swell after the fall. sword 剑 The knight carried a heavy sword into battle. syllable 音节 The word banana has three syllables. syllabus 教学大纲 The teacher handed out the syllabus on the first day. symbolic 象征性的 The dove is a symbolic representation of peace. syndrome 综合症 Doctors diagnosed him with a rare genetic syndrome. syntactic 句法的 The error is syntactic, not a spelling problem. syntax 句法 English syntax puts the verb after the subject. synthesis 综合,合成 Her thesis offers a synthesis of two rival theories. synthetic 合成的,人造的 The jacket is made from synthetic fibers, not wool. systematic 系统的 She took a systematic approach to organizing her files. tech 科技 She works for a small tech company in the city. technically 技术上 Technically, the store closes at nine, not eight. temporal 时间的 The story follows a clear temporal order. tempt 诱惑 The smell of fresh cookies began to tempt him. tense 紧张的 The room felt tense before the exam results arrived. terminal 航站楼,终点站 We waited near the terminal for our connecting flight. terminology 术语 Medical terminology confuses many new students. terribly 非常,糟糕地 I feel terribly sorry for arriving so late. textbook 教科书 Open your textbook to page ten. theorem 定理 We proved the theorem in class today. theorist 理论家 The economist is a leading theorist on global trade. thereby 从而,因此 He finished early, thereby earning some free time. thermal 热的,保暖的 The jacket has a thermal lining for cold days. thesis 论文 She spent two years writing her doctoral thesis. thickness 厚度 The wall's thickness helps keep the house cool. thread 线 She used a needle and thread to fix the torn sleeve. threshold 门槛,临界点 She paused at the threshold before entering the room. thumb 拇指 He hurt his thumb while closing the car door. tolerance 容忍,耐受力 This plant has a high tolerance for dry weather. ton 吨 The ship carried more than a ton of cargo. toxic 有毒的 The factory was fined for dumping toxic waste in the river. tract 大片土地,道 The farmer owns a large tract of fertile land. traditionally 传统上 Traditionally, the family gathers for dinner every Sunday. trait 特质 Patience is an important trait for a good teacher. trajectory 轨迹 The ball followed a high trajectory over the fence. trans 跨性别的 The club is a safe space for trans students. transaction 交易 The bank sent a receipt for every transaction. transcribe 转写,抄录 She had to transcribe the whole interview by hand. transcription 转录,抄写 The transcription of the interview took two hours. transformation 转变 The old warehouse underwent a stunning transformation. translation 翻译 The English translation of the novel took two years. transmission 传输 The disease spreads through airborne transmission. transmit 传输、传播 The satellite can transmit data across the entire globe. transparency 透明,透明度 The company promised more transparency about its costs. transplant 移植 He is waiting for a heart transplant. trauma 创伤 The accident left him with lasting emotional trauma. treaty 条约 The two nations signed a peace treaty after years of war. tremendous 巨大的,极好的 The charity raised a tremendous amount of money this year. triangle 三角形 The teacher drew a triangle on the whiteboard. tribe 部落 The documentary follows a remote tribe in the Amazon. tricky 棘手的 Parking downtown can be tricky during rush hour. trivial 微不足道的 They argued over something trivial like whose turn it was. tropical 热带的 They vacationed on a tropical island last winter. tumor 肿瘤 Doctors found a small tumor during the scan. turbulent 动荡的 The country went through a turbulent period after the election. tutor 家庭教师 She hired a math tutor to help her prepare for exams. ultimate 最终的、终极的 Winning the championship was his ultimate goal this year. undergraduate 本科生 She spent four years as an undergraduate studying biology. undermine 削弱,破坏 Constant criticism undermined her confidence. underneath 在...下面 The cat was hiding underneath the table during the storm. unemployed 失业的 Many workers became unemployed after the factory closed down. unify 统一,联合 The new leader tried to unify the divided political parties. unintelligible 难以理解的 His voice on the phone was almost unintelligible. unity 团结,统一 The speech called for unity among the workers. unstable 不稳定的 The old ladder felt unstable on the wet ground. uplift 提升,鼓舞 Her kind words seemed to uplift the whole team. upward 向上的 The company reported an upward trend in sales this quarter. urine 尿 The nurse tested a sample of his urine. usage 用法,使用量 Water usage tends to increase significantly during hot summer months. utility 实用性,公用事业 The company praised the tool's utility for small businesses. utilize 利用 The team decided to utilize solar panels for the new office. utterance 话语 Every utterance in the recording was written down. vague 模糊的 His answer was too vague to give us any real information. valid 有效的 Your passport must remain valid for six more months. validity 有效性 The judge questioned the validity of the contract. valve 阀门 Turn the valve to stop the water. variability 变化性 The variability of the weather makes planning hard. variance 差异 There was a small variance between the two results. variant 变体 This variant of the virus spreads more quickly. vector 向量,矢量 The arrow on the chart shows the wind vector. vegetation 植被 Thick vegetation covered the sides of the mountain. vein 静脉 The nurse found a vein easily to draw his blood. velocity 速度 The ball left the bat at high velocity. verbal 口头的 They reached a verbal agreement before signing the contract. vertical 垂直的 The cliff face rises in a nearly vertical line. viable 可行的 The plan is only viable if we find more money. virtue 美德 Patience is considered a virtue in most cultures. vitamin 维生素 Oranges are an excellent source of vitamin C. vocabulary 词汇 Reading books helps you learn new vocabulary. volition 意志,自愿 She left the company of her own volition. vowel 元音 Every syllable in English usually contains at least one vowel. watershed 分水岭,转折点 The new drug was a watershed in cancer treatment. wavelength 波长 Red light has a longer wavelength than blue light. weave 编织法,织法 The scarf had a tight weave that kept out the cold. wheat 小麦 Farmers harvested the golden wheat before the autumn rains. whereby 凭此,据此 They agreed on a plan whereby each side pays half. whichever 无论哪个 Take whichever seat you prefer near the window. whoever 无论谁 Whoever finishes first will receive a small prize. widespread 广泛的 The disease caused widespread panic across the entire region. wisdom 智慧 Her grandmother is known for her wisdom. workshop 车间,研讨会 He fixed the bike in his small workshop behind the house. yeast 酵母 Add yeast to the flour to make the bread rise.