Jun 16 2025 Flashcards
(12 cards)
apocalypse
/əˈpɒk.ə.lɪps/
EFR Level: C1
IPA
/əˈpɒk.ə.lɪps/
Chinese Meaning
世界末日；大灾难；启示录
Synonyms
catastrophe, disaster, annihilation, cataclysm, armageddon
Sample Sentences
Many scientists warn that unchecked climate change could eventually trigger an environmental apocalypse.
许多科学家警告说，若气候变化得不到控制，最终可能引发环境世界末日。
Historians often debate the cultural factors that led to the collapse of the civilization without framing it as an apocalypse.
历史学家常常就导致文明崩溃的文化因素展开辩论，但不会将其归结为世界末日。
impede
/ɪmˈpiːd/
CEFR Level: B2
IPA
/ɪmˈpiːd/
Chinese Meaning
阻碍；妨碍；阻止（某事的进展或发展）
Synonyms
hinder, obstruct, delay, block, inhibit
Sample Sentences
The docudrama reveals that prejudice impedes holistic empathy, juxtaposing the trajectories of Darren and Raquel with that of Gleny’s, where its depiction of personal human experiences overwhelms those of the shared.
该纪录剧揭示了偏见阻碍整体同理心的发展，通过对达伦和拉奎尔与格莱妮的不同人生轨迹的对比，展现了个人人类经历的描绘压倒了共同经历。
Excessive bureaucracy can impede effective decision-making in public administration.
过多的官僚作风可能会妨碍公共管理中的有效决策。
vye
/vaɪ/
CEFR Level: C2
IPA
/vaɪ/
Irregular Verb
vied, vied, vying
Chinese Meaning
竞争；争夺（尤指为了获得某物或某人的注意）
Synonyms
compete, contend, strive, battle, pursue
Sample Sentences
Several multinational corporations continue to vye for dominance in the renewable energy sector.
几家跨国公司持续争夺可再生能源领域的主导地位。
Despite numerous applicants, only a few managed to vye successfully for the fellowship.
尽管申请者众多，只有少数人成功争取到该奖学金。
fraternal
/frəˈtɜː.nəl/
CEFR Level: C1
IPA
/frəˈtɜː.nəl/
Chinese Meaning
兄弟的；友爱的；兄弟般的
Synonyms
brotherly, friendly, amicable, congenial, companionable
Sample Sentences
The organization promotes fraternal relations among member states to ensure long-term cooperation.
该组织促进成员国之间的兄弟关系，以确保长期合作。
Despite their opposing views, the two scholars maintained a fraternal respect for each other’s work.
尽管观点相左，这两位学者仍然保持着兄弟般的尊重。
benevolence
/bəˈnev.əl.əns/
CEFR Level: C1
IPA
/bəˈnev.əl.əns/
Chinese Meaning
仁慈；善意；乐善好施；慈善行为
Synonyms
kindness, generosity, goodwill, compassion, charity
Sample Sentences
Her consistent acts of benevolence earned her great respect among the community members.
她持续不断的仁慈行为赢得了社区成员的高度尊重。
The teacher’s kindness was evident in the way she encouraged every student to succeed.
老师的善意在她鼓励每一位学生取得成功的方式中表现得淋漓尽致。
travesty
/ˈtræv.ə.sti/
CEFR Level: C1
IPA
/ˈtræv.ə.sti/
Chinese Meaning
拙劣的模仿；歪曲；滑稽模仿作品
Synonyms
distortion, mockery, farce, parody, caricature
Sample Sentences
The trial was denounced as a travesty of justice by international observers.
国际观察员谴责这场审判是对正义的拙劣歪曲。
What he described as art was nothing more than a travesty of creativity.
他所描述的艺术不过是对创造力的一种拙劣模仿。
idious
/ˈəʊ.di.əs/
CEFR Level: C1
IPA
/ˈəʊ.di.əs/
Chinese Meaning
可憎的；令人作呕的；讨厌的
Synonyms
hateful, offensive, repugnant, detestable, abhorrent
Sample Sentences
The committee unanimously condemned the odious practice of exploiting migrant workers for profit.
委员会一致谴责剥削移民工人以牟利的可憎行为。
His actions were not only unethical but also odious in the eyes of the public.
他的行为不仅不道德，而且在公众眼中也令人作呕。
explicate
/ˈek.splɪ.keɪt/
CEFR Level: C1
IPA
/ˈek.splɪ.keɪt/
Chinese Meaning
详细解释；阐明；说明（尤指理论、思想或文学作品中的复杂部分）
Synonyms
explain, clarify, interpret, elucidate, analyze
Sample Sentences
The professor asked the students to explicate the philosophical implications of the passage.
教授要求学生阐明这段文字的哲学含义。
She struggled to explain the theory in simple terms for the audience.
她努力用简单的语言向听众解释这一理论。
power broker
/ˈpaʊər ˌbroʊkər/
CEFR Level: C1
IPA
/ˈpaʊər ˌbroʊkər/
Chinese Meaning
权力掮客；操纵权力分配的人；幕后权势人物
Synonyms
influencer, mediator, dealmaker, strategist, fixer
Sample Sentences
As a key power broker in the negotiations, she facilitated compromises between opposing political factions.
作为谈判中的关键权力掮客，她促成了对立政治派别之间的妥协。
Although he never held public office, his influence on policy decisions revealed his role as a behind-the-scenes power broker.
尽管他从未担任公职，但他对政策决策的影响揭示了他作为幕后权势人物的角色。
masquerade
/ˌmæskəˈreɪd/
CEFR Level: C1
IPA
/ˌmæskəˈreɪd/
Chinese Meaning
伪装；掩饰；化装舞会
Synonyms
disguise, pretend, conceal, camouflage, impersonate
Sample Sentences
The company’s financial stability turned out to be a mere masquerade to attract investors.
该公司的财务稳定性原来只是为了吸引投资者而做出的伪装。
He could no longer masquerade as an expert once the real testing began.
一旦真正的测试开始，他就无法再伪装成专家了。
hallmark
/ˈhɔːlˌmɑːk/
CEFR Level: C1
IPA
/ˈhɔːlˌmɑːk/
Chinese Meaning
特征；显著标志；品质证明；纯度印记
Synonyms
feature, characteristic, trait, indicator, sign
Sample Sentences
Integrity is a hallmark of great leadership and builds long-term trust among team members.
正直是卓越领导力的一个标志，并在团队成员之间建立长期的信任。
The scientist’s meticulous attention to detail became the hallmark of his groundbreaking work.
这位科学家对细节的细致关注成为他开创性工作的显著特征。
array
/əˈreɪ/
CEFR Level: B2
IPA
/əˈreɪ/
Chinese Meaning
一系列；大量；排列；布置
Synonyms
range, assortment, collection, variety, lineup
Sample Sentences
Viewers are encouraged to embrace the diverse array of both individual and collective human experiences, and through the reflection of the significance of being human, we gain insightful understanding of ourselves and, thus, are able to ignite new perceptions in order to challenge the context of our contemporary society.
观众被鼓励去接纳多样的个人与集体人类经验，通过对人性的意义进行反思，我们对自身有了深刻理解，从而能够激发新的认知，以挑战当代社会的背景。
The museum showcases an impressive array of artifacts that span multiple historical periods.
博物馆展出了一系列令人印象深刻的文物，涵盖了多个历史时期。
