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Landscape【n.】 1. [Countable] a large area of countryside, especially in relation to its appearance（陆上的）风景，景色 The landscape of the countryside is dotted with small villages. 乡村的景色点缀着小村庄。 2. a picture representing an area of countryside风景画 The gallery features several landscapes by famous artists. 画廊展出了几位著名艺术家的风景画。 3. the features of a particular area of a...

Wage【n.】 a fixed regular payment earned for work or services, typically paid on a daily or weekly basis工资，工钱 He earns a good wage as a construction worker. 他作为一名建筑工人，工资很高。 —> salary【n.】 a fixed regular payment, typically paid on a monthly basis but often expressed as an annual sum, made by an employer to an employee, especially a professional or white-collar worker薪水，薪...

Dismantle【v.】 1. to take a machine or structure apart so that it is in separate pieces拆开，拆卸(机器或结构) They dismantled the engine to see what was wrong with it. 他们拆开发动机看看出了什么问题。 2. to end an organization or system gradually in an organized way逐渐废除，取消(组织或系统) The government plans to dismantle the current healthcare system. 政府计划逐步废除目前的医疗保健体系。 3. t...

Heal【v.】 1. to make or become healthy or whole again治愈，使恢复健康 Time heals all wounds. 时间能治愈一切创伤。 The wound took a long time to heal. 伤口花了很长时间才愈合。 2. to patch up or settle (a quarrel, dispute, etc.)调停，消除(分歧等) They managed to heal the rift between the two families. 他们设法弥合了两家之间的裂痕。 3. to restore to health or soundness; cure医治，治疗 The doctor hea...

Enable【v.】 1. to make someone able to do something, or to make something possible使能够，使有机会 The scholarship enables students to study abroad. 这项奖学金使学生能够出国留学。 ● enable sb to do sth to make someone able to do something使某人能够做某事 disable【v.】 1. to make something unable to work in the normal way使（某物）不能正常工作 The virus can disable your computer's security system....

Optional (option, opt)【adj.】 1. available to be chosen but not obligatory可选择的，非强制的 Attendance at the meeting is optional. 会议出席是可选的。 A good optional course will broaden and deepen students' insights and knowledge. 一门好的选修课能扩大并加深学生的视野和知识. -> option【n.】 1. something that you can choose to do in preference to one or more alternatives可选择的事物；选择；选择权...

Attendance【n.】 1. the action or state of being present at a place or event出席，参加 Her attendance at school has been perfect this year. 今年她在学校的出勤率非常好。 ● take attendance to record who is present at an event, meeting, or class记录出席情况 2. the act of regularly going to a place, such as school or church经常去（学校、教堂等） His attendance at the gym has improved his health. 他经...

Invasion【n.】 1. an occasion when an army or country uses force to enter and take control of another country武装入侵;侵略 The country is preparing to resist the invasion from its northern neighbor. 该国正准备抵抗来自北方邻国的入侵。 2. the act of entering a place in large numbers, especially in a way that causes damage or problems大批涌入;侵扰 The small town was unprepared for the summer invasion...

Intermediate【adj.】 1. relating to or suitable for people with a basic level of knowledge or skill中级的，中等程度的 This book is designed for intermediate learners of English. 这本书是为中级英语学习者设计的。 2. occurring between two extremes or in the middle of a process or series中间的，居中的 The intermediate stage of the project is crucial for its success. 项目的中间阶段对其成功至关重要。 3....

Ventilation【n.】 1. the process of supplying fresh air to a room or building and removing used or dirty air通风，空气流通 The ventilation in the office is poor, making it hard to breathe. 办公室的通风很差，让人难以呼吸。 2. the act of expressing your opinions or feelings publicly公开表达（意见或情感） Ventilation of personal feelings can sometimes lead to misunderstandings. 公开表达个人情感有时会...

Forfeit【v.】 1. to be forced to give up something as a consequence of an action or situation由于某种行为或情况而被迫放弃某物或失去某物 He forfeited his right to the property by failing to pay the taxes. 他因未缴纳税款而丧失了财产权。 The company forfeited its license for non-compliance with regulations. 该公司因不遵守规定而被吊销执照。 —> forfeit【n.】 1. something that is lost or given up as a p...

Impart【v.】 1. to give or supply something, such as information, knowledge, or skills传授（信息、知识或技能） He imparted his wisdom to the younger generation through his books. 他通过书籍将自己的智慧传授给年轻一代。 ● impart sth to sb to give or supply something, such as information, knowledge, or skills to someone向某人传授（信息、知识或技能） 2. to make something known or communicate something...

Companion【n.】 1. a person or animal that you spend a lot of time with or that you travel with同伴，伴侣 She was my constant companion during those difficult times. 在那段困难时期，她一直是我忠实的伴侣。 2. one of a pair of things that go together or are used together成对物品之一 The companion volume will be published next month. 配套的卷册将于下月出版。 3. a person who is paid to live with and h...

Mutual【adj.】 1. felt or done by two or more people or groups in the same way相互的，彼此的 Mutual respect is essential for a healthy relationship. 相互尊重对于健康的关系至关重要。 ● mutual understanding a shared comprehension or sympathy between two or more people相互理解 ● mutual benefit an advantage or profit that is shared by two or more parties互惠互利 2. shared by two or more people or grou...

Resort【v.】 1. to make use of something, especially something bad or unpleasant, as a means of achieving something, often because there is no other possible solution诉诸，采取（不好的手段） They felt obliged to resort to violence. 他们觉得必须诉诸暴力。 2. to go to a place frequently or in large numbers常去，成群地去（某地） Many people resort to the beaches in summer. 夏天许多人常去海滩。 —> res...

Equal【v.】 1. to be the same in value, amount, or size as something else（在价值、数量或大小方面）等于 Two plus two equals four. 二加二等于四。 2. to match or achieve the same standard as someone or something else达到（与…相同的标准） She worked hard to equal her brother's success. 她努力达到她哥哥的成功水平。 ● equal to sth to be the same in value, amount, or size as something else在价值、数量或...

Immigration【n.】 1. the process of coming to live permanently in a country that is not your own移民，移居 The country has seen a large increase in immigration over the past decade. 过去十年里，这个国家的移民数量大幅增加。 2. the department of government that deals with people who come to live in a country移民局 She works for immigration at the airport. 她在机场的移民局工作。 —> migration【n.】 1....

Variety【n.】 1. a particular type of thing that is different from others in the same general group种类；品种 We grow several varieties of apples in our orchard. 我们的果园里种了好几个品种的苹果。 2. a collection or number of different types of the same thing各式各样；多种多样 The shop sells a wide variety of cheeses. 这家商店出售各种各样的奶酪。 3. a form of entertainment consisting of a series o...

Frequent【adj.】 1. happening or doing something often频繁的，经常的 He is a frequent visitor to the museum. 他是博物馆的常客。 2. common or usual常见的，通常的 This is a frequent mistake among beginners. 这是初学者常犯的错误。 * frequent user someone who uses something often频繁使用者 --> frequent【verb】 1. to visit a particular place often常去(某地) She frequents that café because she loves the...

Chamber【n.】 1. a room in a house, especially a bedroom（尤指卧室）房间 She retired to her chamber. 她回到自己的卧室休息。 2. a room used for a special or official purpose, or a group of people who form (part of) a parliament（用于特定用途或官方目的的）房间；议院 The council meets in the council chamber. 委员会在会议厅开会。 The bill was passed by both chambers of Congress. 该法案由国会两院通过。...

Buckle【verb】 1. to fasten or be fastened with a buckle用扣子扣紧 She buckled her belt before leaving the house. 她出门前扣紧了腰带。 * buckle up to fasten one's seat belt, especially in a vehicle系好安全带 The flight attendant reminded everyone to buckle up during turbulence. 乘务员提醒大家在气流颠簸时系好安全带。 2. to bend or collapse under pressure or strain（由于压力或拉力）弯曲，变形 The br...

Desirable【adj.】 1. worth having or wanting; pleasing, excellent, or fine值得拥有的；合意的；令人满意的 A desirable property in a quiet neighborhood 位于安静社区的理想房产 2. worth doing or achieving; advisable值得做的；可取的 It is desirable to check the details before signing the contract. 在签署合同之前检查细节是可取的。 --> desired【adj.】 1. wished for or wanted渴望的，想要的 She finally got...

Chronic【adj.】 1. (of an illness) persisting for a long time or constantly recurring（疾病）慢性的，长期的 He suffers from chronic back pain. 他患有慢性背痛。 ● chronic disease a disease that persists for a long time or constantly recurs慢性疾病 acute急性的，剧烈的 Unlike chronic pain, acute pain is sudden and severe. 与慢性疼痛不同，急性疼痛是突然而剧烈的。 2. having a particular habit or attitu...

Electric【adj.】 using or producing electricity电的；用电的；发电的 The car runs on electric power. 这辆车靠电力驱动。 powered by electricity电动的 He bought an electric toothbrush. 他买了一个电动牙刷。 ● electric current a flow of electricity电流 ● electric guitar a guitar that uses pickups to convert the vibration of its strings into electrical signals电吉他 ● electric vehicle a vehicle that is...

Guidance 【noun】 help or advice that is given to someone, especially by someone older or with more experience指导，引导，咨询 The teacher provided guidance to the students during the project. 老师在项目期间为学生提供了指导。 the process of helping a group or organization to make decisions and achieve its goals领导，管理 Under his guidance, the company grew rapidly. 在他的领导下，公司迅速成长。 *...