C2 英语词汇

An eight-legged creature such as a spider or scorpion

蛛形纲动物

A conceited, self-centered person who talks excessively about themselves

自我中心者，自高自大的人

In a careless, indifferent manner

敷衍地，马虎地

An open and frank declaration or admission

公开表示，坦率承认

Playfully mischievous

顽皮的，爱恶作剧的

A period between two successive reigns or governments

空位期；政权过渡期

A ranch worker who tends cattle

牧牛工，牧场工人

Intensely passionate or zealous

热情洋溢的，狂热的

A small decorative ring or band worn on the head

小圆环；头饰环冠

A small gap or space between closely set objects

空隙；裂缝；间隙

A formal expression of high praise or tribute

颂词，赞辞

To express strong criticism loudly; an explosive chemical salt

强烈谴责，怒斥；雷酸盐

Having only one meaning; unambiguous

意义明确的；单义的

A mental condition involving delusions of great power or importance

夸大狂；权力妄想

The principal ore of aluminium

铝土矿；铝矾土

A false and malicious statement made to damage someone's reputation; slander

诽谤，中伤

To perceive or interpret incorrectly

误解；看错

Practical suitability for a purpose, often prioritizing self-interest

权宜之计；方便；私利

A large or ancient cemetery

大墓地，古代墓地

A conference between enemies; to hold such a discussion

（敌对双方的）谈判；进行会谈

An exclamation expressing emotion; a grammatically independent word like 'oh!' or 'wow!'

感叹词；插入语

Meticulously neat and tidy

整洁有序的，井井有条的

A hissing consonant sound like s or sh; producing such a sound

齿擦音；发咝咝声的

A proverb or saying; a perfect example of something

谚语，俗话；典型，代名词

An underwater mountain that does not reach the surface

海山

The process of passing something through a system again

再循环；循环利用

To scout an area to gather information, especially militarily

侦察，勘查

A small ape with very long arms found in Southeast Asian rainforests

长臂猿

The act of atoning for a sin or wrongdoing

赎罪，弥补过失

Easily crumbled or broken into small pieces

易碎的，松脆的

The process of making something sensitive to stimuli

致敏作用；敏化过程

Causing sudden abrupt movements or shocks

颠簸的，震动的

Relating to initiation; introductory or inaugural

入会的；起始的，初步的

In a calm and composed manner

安详地；镇静地

The quality of being clumsy or incompetent

笨拙；无能

The trail or scent left by an animal; to track by following it

（动物的）足迹；循迹追踪

A curse called down upon someone; an act of cursing

诅咒，咒骂

In a dishonest or insincere manner

不诚实地，虚伪地

To make weak or feeble

使衰弱，使虚弱

A chain that restrains; to bind or restrict freedom

脚镣，枷锁；束缚，限制自由

Related by origin; a word sharing the same linguistic root

同源的；同根词

Characterized by harsh and abusive criticism

谩骂的；严厉斥责的

A female domestic servant

女仆，女佣

An attitude of arrogant superiority

傲慢，自大

To convert into or form an emulsion

使乳化

A person who lends money and charges interest

放债人；高利贷者

Violating the standards of fair play in sport

不符合运动精神的，不光明正大的

Causing disgust; a substance that drives away insects

令人厌恶的；驱虫剂