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noun

The period of time that you spend in your life working or the series of jobs that you have.

"他计划在退休前完成自己的职业生涯目标。"

noun

The quality of being targeted or directed specifically at someone or something.

"这篇演讲很有针对性，解决了学生们的困惑。"

noun

An unintended, usually unpleasant, effect of a drug or medical treatment; or a secondary, typically undesirable consequence of an action.

"服用这种药可能会产生头痛等副作用。"

noun

A condition that must be fulfilled before other things can happen or be done.

"和平是经济发展的先决条件。"

noun/verb

A state of being out of balance; inequality or lack of proportion between different elements.

"生态失衡会导致严重的自然灾害。"

verb

To successfully complete a course of study or training and receive a diploma or degree.

"他明年就要从清华大学毕业了。"

noun

Time spent free from work or duties, used for relaxation or personal interests.

"在忙碌的一周之后，我需要一点休闲时间。"

noun

The science and technology of travel beyond Earth's atmosphere into outer space.

"中国的航天事业在过去十年中取得了巨大进步。"

noun

The visible shape or configuration of something; the way in which something exists or is done.

"这种艺术形式在十八世纪非常流行。"

noun

A purpose or plan; a person's intention or inclination to do something.

"双方已经签署了合作意向书。"

noun

A train of thought; the sequence of ideas or the logic behind someone's thinking process.

"老师的讲解帮我理清了做题的思路。"

noun

A system or organization in which people or groups are ranked one above the other according to status or authority.

"这家大公司的管理层级非常多。"

noun/adjective

The act of two or more people or things acting on or affecting each other; interaction, especially in computing or social dynamics.

"良好的用户交互设计能提升软件体验。"

noun

A sense of belonging; the feeling of being happy or comfortable as part of a group or institution.

"良好的社区环境能增强居民的归属感。"

conjunction

And then; after that; a step further; used to show progress in action or development.

"先进行调查，进而分析数据。"

verb

To resist or withstand something negative, like an attack, a cold, or an economic crisis.

"健康的饮食有助于抵御疾病。"

verb

To recognize or show the difference between two or more things; to distinguish.

"双胞胎长得太像了，我很难分辨他们。"

verb

To criticize someone severely or to blame them for a fault or mistake.

"他不应该因为这点小错就指责别人。"

noun

The most important or central part of something; the essence or spirit of a culture, theory, or art.

"学习一门语言不仅是背单词，更要领会其文化精髓。"

noun

A numerical value representing a student's performance on a test, assignment, or examination.

"他在数学考试中得到了很高的分数。"

verb

To test or examine something to see if it is correct, effective, or in good condition.

"只有实践才是检验真理的唯一标准。"

verb

To drop or fall suddenly and sharply.

"由于经济危机，股市价格在一天内骤降。"

verb, adjective

To fit together perfectly; to be in line with or consistent with something.

"他的想法与公司的发展理念非常契合。"

verb

To become involved in a situation or problem, often in order to influence it or stop something from happening.

"由于局势恶化，联合国决定介入调停。"

noun

The particular situation that someone is in, especially a difficult one. It describes the circumstances surrounding a person.

"失业后，他的处境变得非常艰难。"

verb

To make an effort to do something, especially for the first time or when the outcome is uncertain. It refers to testing a method, idea, or activity.

"科学家们正在尝试新的实验方法。"

noun

The body of terms used with a particular technical application in a subject of study, theory, profession, or etc.

"这篇文章里有很多医学术语，我看不懂。"

verb

To publish or carry an article, advertisement, or news item in a newspaper, magazine, or journal.

"这篇科学论文下个月将在知名期刊上刊登。"

adjective

Precious and rare. Usually used to describe endangered animal species, rare plants, or very old artifacts.

"大熊猫是中国特有的珍稀动物。"

adjective

Luxurious or wasteful. It describes a lifestyle, product, or behavior that involves excessive spending beyond what is necessary.

"对他来说，每天喝一杯星巴克是一种奢侈的享受。"

adverb

Repeatedly or many times. It is used to emphasize that an action or event has happened multiple times, often despite attempts to stop it.

"他屡次违反校规，最终被开除了。"

verb

To contain or hold something (often large amounts of resources or potential) beneath the surface or hidden within.

"这片海域蕴藏着丰富的石油资源。"

noun/adjective

Corruption in a political or business sense, or the biological process of rotting and decay.

"政府正在采取措施严厉打击贪污腐败。"

adjective

Awkward or embarrassed. It describes a situation that is difficult to deal with because it is uncomfortable or socially clumsy.

"在聚会上叫错别人的名字让我感到很尴尬。"

verb

To broaden or widen. It can refer to physical widening (like a road) or metaphorical broadening of horizons, knowledge, or channels.

"阅读可以帮助我们拓宽视野。"

adjective

Sensitive or agile. It describes devices that react quickly to small changes (like sensors) or living beings with sharp senses.

"狗的嗅觉非常灵敏，可以闻到微弱的气味。"