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noun

The available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid.

"没有足够的证据证明他有罪。"

noun

A judgment or decision reached by reasoning; the end or finish of an event or process.

"我们还没有得出最后的结论。"

noun

A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively.

"我们必须保护有限的自然资源。"

verb

To raise the level, quality, or standard of something; to improve or increase.

"我们需要提高英语口语水平。"

adjective

Easily perceived or understood; clear, self-evident, or apparent.

"两组数据之间有明显的差异。"

noun

The arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something complex.

"这座建筑的结构非常独特。"

noun

A series of actions or steps taken in order to achieve a particular end; the course of an event.

"学习一门语言是一个漫长的过程。"

adjective

Having great value, significance, or influence; necessary for a particular purpose.

"这是一个非常重要的决定。"

noun

Relating to the whole world; worldwide.

"全球变暖是一个严重的问题。"

verb

To become or make greater in size, amount, or degree.

"这个城市的汽车数量在不断增加。"

noun

A feature or quality that is good, useful, or helpful; an advantage.

"这种方法有很多优点。"

noun

A helpful or good effect, or something intended to help. Advantages or benefits gained from something.

"这种新药对患者有很多益处。"

noun

A task or situation that tests someone's abilities. Something that is difficult and requires great effort.

"气候变化是全人类面临的共同挑战。"

verb

To examine two or more things to show their differences. As a noun, it refers to the state of being strikingly different.

"通过对比，我们可以发现这两款手机的不同之处。"

verb

To make or become different; to modify or transform. It is used to describe shifts in behavior, technology, or opinions.

"互联网彻底改变了我们的交流方式。"

verb

The act of picking between two or more possibilities. It is used for everyday decisions and academic discussions about preference or method.

"学生们可以根据兴趣选择课程。"

noun, adjective

The central or most important part of something. In academic contexts, it refers to the primary argument or essence.

"这是我们计划的核心部分。"

noun

The lowest load-bearing part of a building, or the underlying basis or principle for something.

"良好的教育是成功的基础。"

noun

The most important or main point of something. Often used to focus attention in presentations or essays.

"老师在黑板上画出了重点。"

verb

To make something happen, usually something bad. A key word for analyzing cause and effect in IELTS essays.

"过度的压力会导致心理问题。"

verb

To give an account in words of someone or something, including all the relevant characteristics and qualities. Crucial for Task 1 of the IELTS Academic writing test.

"你能描述一下那个人的长相吗？"

verb

To estimate, measure, or note the similarity or dissimilarity between two or more things. It can also function as an adverb meaning 'relatively'.

"请比较这两个城市的交通系统。"

verb

To give a brief statement or account of the main points of something; to summarize. Also used as a noun for the summary itself.

"最后，我来总结一下今天讨论的内容。"

noun

A piece of writing included with others in a newspaper, magazine, or other publication. Also refers to a student's essay.

"他写了一篇关于科技的文章。"

noun

A condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position. Frequently used in IELTS to compare options or strategies.

"在申请工作时，掌握两门外语是一个巨大的优势。"

adjective

Of most importance; principal or main. It identifies the primary part of a set of things, ideas, or reasons.

"这个项目的主要目标是提高生产率。"

verb

To keep safe from harm or injury. It can apply to people, the environment, cultural heritage, or rights.

"我们应该保护野生动物，维护生态平衡。"

noun

The abbreviation for science and technology. It refers to the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry.

"科技的发展改变了我们的生活方式。"

noun, adjective

The transmission of customs or beliefs from generation to generation, or the fact of being passed on in this way.

"春节是中国最重要的传统节日。"

noun

The reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists; an intention or objective.

"这次会议的目的是讨论新项目。"

noun/verb

Practical contact with and observation of facts or events, or the knowledge/skill acquired over time.

"他在这个领域有丰富的经验。"

noun/verb/adjective

The accomplishment of an aim or purpose; having achieved popularity, profit, or distinction.

"失败是成功之母。"

noun

A fault, failure, or negative feature of something. It is the antonym of 'advantage' and is used to critique systems, ideas, or products.

"尽管这个计划不错，但它也有一些缺点。"

noun

An abstract idea or a general notion that represents something. It is often used to discuss theories or new ideas in academic writing.

"这个科学概念很难理解。"

noun

A system of ideas intended to explain something, especially one based on general principles independent of the thing to be explained. It is a cornerstone of academic research.

"他的理论得到了实验的支持。"

noun

A fact or situation that is observed to exist or happen, especially one whose cause or explanation is in question. In academic tasks, it often refers to social or natural occurrences.

"这种自然现象非常罕见。"