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adjective B2
/əˈfekʃənət/
亲切的; 爱心的; 温柔的; 表现出关爱 (qīnqiè de; àixīn de; wēnróu de; biǎoxiàn chū guān'ài)

loving; caring; tender; showing affection

"She is very affectionate towards her children."

"她对她的孩子非常温柔。" (Tā duì tā de háizi fēicháng wēnróu.)
adverb B2
/əˈfek.ʃən.ət.li/
亲切地 (qīnqiè de)

in a way that shows feelings of liking or love; with fondness and care

"She hugged her grandmother affectionately."

"她温柔地拥抱了她的祖母。" (Tā wēnróu de yǒngbào le tā de zǔmǔ.)
affluent definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈæfluənt/
富裕 (fùyù)

having a great deal of money; wealthy

"She grew up in an affluent neighborhood."

"她在一个富裕的社区长大。" (Tā zài yīgè fùyù de shèqū zhǎngdà.)
afterlife definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈæftərˌlaɪf/

Life or existence that some believe continues after physical death.

"Many cultures have different beliefs about the afterlife."

aftermath definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈɑːftərmɑːθ/
后果 (houguo)

the consequences or aftereffects of an event or situation, especially a disastrous one

"The aftermath of the earthquake was devastating."

"地震的后果是毁灭性的。" (Dizhen de houguo shi huimiexing de.)
aggravate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈæɡ.rə.veɪt/
加重 (jiā zhòng)

To make a situation worse or more serious.

"Scratching the rash will only aggravate the condition."

"抓破皮疹只会加重病情。" (Zhuā pò pí zhěn zhī huì jiā zhòng bìng qíng.)
aggression definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/əˈɡrɛʃən/
侵略 (qinlue)

hostile or violent behavior towards others

"His sudden aggression surprised everyone in the meeting."

"他突然的侵略行为让会议中的每个人都感到震惊。" (Tā túrán de qinlue xíngwéi ràng huìyì zhōng de měi ge rén dōu gǎndào zhènjīng.)
Agony definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈæɡ.ə.ni/
极度的身体或精神痛苦;剧烈的疼痛 (jidu de shenti huo jingshen tongku; julei de tengtong)

extreme physical or mental suffering; intense pain

"He was in agony after the accident."

"事故后他痛苦不堪。" (shigu hou ta tongku bukan.)
adjective B2
/əˈɡriːəbl/
宜人; 令人愉快; 迷人; 愿意同意 (yí rén; lìng rén yú kuài; mí rén; yuàn yì tóng yì)

pleasant; enjoyable; delightful; willing to agree

"The weather is very agreeable today."

"今天的天气非常宜人。" (Jīntiān de tiānqì fēicháng yírén.)
agricultural definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˌæɡ.rɪˈkʌl.tʃər.əl/
农业的 (nongye de)

relating to farming, agriculture, or the cultivation of land

"The country depends heavily on its agricultural economy."

"该国在很大程度上依赖其农业经济。" (Gai guo zai hen da chengdu shang yilai qi nongye jingji.)
agriculture definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈæɡrɪˌkʌltʃər/
农业 (nongye)

the practice of farming, including growing crops and raising animals

"Agriculture plays a vital role in the country's economy."

"农业在国家经济中发挥着重要作用。" (Nongye zai guojia jingji zhong fa hui zhuo zhongyao zuoyong.)
aide definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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aide (éid)

noun B2
/eɪd/
助手 (zhùshǒu)

An assistant or helper, especially to an important person.

"The senator’s aide organized the meeting with journalists."

"参议员的助手组织了与记者的会议。" (Cānyìyuán de zhùshǒu zǔzhīle yǔ jìzhě de huìyì.)
ailment definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈeɪlmənt/
疾病 (jíbìng)

An illness, typically a minor one.

"He went to the doctor for a minor stomach ailment."

"他因小的胃病去看了医生。" (Tā yīn xiǎo de wèibìng qù kànle yīshēng.)
airy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈɛəri/
通风的 (tongfeng de)

Spacious and well-ventilated; light and breezy.

"The new apartment is bright and airy."

"这间新公寓明亮且通风。" (Zhè jiān xīn gōngyù míngliàng qiě tōngfēng.)
alarming definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/əˈlɑrmɪŋ/
令人震惊的; 令人害怕的; 令人担忧的 (lìng rén zhènjīng de; lìng rén hàipà de; lìng rén dānyōu de)

causing worry or fear; disturbing; frightening

"The alarming news about climate change worried everyone."

"关于气候变化的令人震惊的消息让大家都感到不安。" (Guānyú qìhòu biànhuà de lìng rén zhènjīng de xiāoxī ràng dàjiā dōu gǎndào bù'ān.)
albeit definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
conjunction B2
/ˌɔːlˈbiː.ɪt/
尽管 (jǐnguǎn)

Although; even though.

"He finally agreed, albeit reluctantly."

"他最终同意了,尽管不情愿。" (Tā zuìzhōng tóngyìle, jǐnguǎn bù qíngyuàn.)
alcoholism definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈælkəhɒlɪzəm/
酗酒症 (xùjiǔ zhèng)

A chronic disease characterized by uncontrolled drinking and preoccupation with alcohol.

"His alcoholism affected both his health and his family life."

"他的酗酒症影响了他的健康和家庭生活。" (Tā de xùjiǔ zhèng yǐngxiǎngle tā de jiànkāng hé jiātíng shēnghuó.)
alien definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, adjective B2
/ˈeɪ.li.ən/
外星人 (waixingren)

A being from another world; or something foreign, unfamiliar, or strange.

"The movie featured an alien from a distant galaxy."

"电影中出现了来自遥远星系的外星人。" (Dianying zhong chuxian le laizi yaoyuan xingxi de waixingren.)
align definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/əˈlaɪn/
对齐 / 排成直线 (duìqí / pái chéng zhíxiàn)

To arrange things in a straight line; to adjust or bring into proper relation or agreement.

"The manager asked the team to align their goals with the company's mission."

"经理要求团队将他们的目标与公司的使命对齐。" (Jīnglǐ yāoqiú tuánduì jiāng tāmen de mùbiāo yǔ gōngsī de shǐmìng duìqí.)
aligning definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
əˈlaɪn.ɪŋ
对齐 (duìqí)

Placing or arranging things in a straight line or in correct relative positions.

"Aligning education with global standards is vital."

"将教育与全球标准对齐是至关重要的。" (Jiāng jiàoyù yǔ quánqiú biāozhǔn duìqí shì zhìguān zhòngyào de.)
alignment definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/əˈlaɪnmənt/
对齐 (duìqí)

arrangement in a straight line or in proper position

"The alignment of the planets was perfect for the celestial event."

"行星的对齐对天文事件来说是完美的。" (Xíngxīng de duìqí duì tiānwén shìjiàn lái shuō shì wánměi de.)
Allegation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌælɪˈɡeɪʃən/
指控 (zhikong)

a claim or assertion that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically without proof

"The politician denied the allegation of corruption."

"政治家否认了腐败的指控。" (Zhengzhijia founianle fubai de zhikong.)
allegations definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
ˌæl.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃənz
指控 (zhǐkòng)

Claims or assertions that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically without proof.

"The allegations were investigated by an international body."

"这些指控已被一个国际组织调查。" (Zhèxiē zhǐkòng yǐ bèi yīgè guójì zǔzhī diàochá.)
allege definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/əˈlɛdʒ/
声称 (shēngchēng)

to claim or assert something, typically without proof

"The witness alleged that the man was at the crime scene."

"证人声称该男子在犯罪现场。" (Zhèngrén shēngchēng gāi nánzǐ zài fànzuì xiànchǎng.)
alleged definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/əˈlɛdʒd/
涉嫌的 (shèxián de)

said or thought to be true, but not proven

"The alleged thief was caught by the police."

"涉嫌的窃贼被警方抓获。" (Shèxián de qièzéi bèi jǐngfāng zhuā huò.)
allegedly definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B2
/əˈlɛdʒɪdli/
据称 (jù chēng)

used to say that something is claimed to be true, though not proven

"He was allegedly involved in the robbery."

"他据称参与了抢劫。" (Tā jù chēng cānyùle qiǎngjié.)
alley definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈæli/
小巷 (xiaoxiang)

a narrow passageway between or behind buildings

"They walked through a dark alley to reach the main road."

"他们走过一条黑暗的小巷,来到主干道。" (Tamen zouguo yi tiao heian de xiaoxiang, lai dao zhugan dao.)
alliance definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/əˈlaɪəns/
联盟 (liánméng)

a formal agreement or union between groups, countries, or organizations for mutual benefit

"The two countries formed an alliance to strengthen their defense."

"这两个国家组建了一个联盟,以加强他们的防御。" (Zhè liǎng gè guójiā zǔjiànle yīgè liánméng, yǐ jiāqiáng tāmen de fángyù.)
adjective B2
/əˈlaɪd/
盟友; 联合; 关联 (allied)

joined by agreement or treaty; associated; connected

"The allied forces worked together during the war."

"同盟军在战争期间一起工作。" (Tóngméng jūn zài zhànzhēng qījiān yīqǐ gōngzuò.)
allocate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈæləkeɪt/
分配 (fēnpèi)

to distribute or assign resources, duties, or responsibilities for a specific purpose

"The manager allocated funds for the new project."

"经理已为新项目分配资金。" (Jīnglǐ yǐ wèi xīn xiàngmù fēnpèi zījīn.)
allocation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌæləˈkeɪʃən/
分配 (fenpei)

the process or action of distributing something

"The allocation of funds will be decided next week."

"资金的分配将在下周决定。" (zijin de fenpei jiang zai xia zhou jueding.)
Allowance definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/əˈlaʊəns/
津贴 (jintie)

a sum of money given regularly, typically for a specific purpose

"He gets a weekly allowance from his parents."

"他从父母那里每周领取津贴。" (Tā cóng fùmǔ nàlǐ měi zhōu lǐngqǔ jīntiē.)
ally definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈælaɪ/
盟友 (méng yǒu)

To unite or form a connection or partnership with another person, group, or nation.

"The two countries decided to ally against their common enemy."

"这两个国家决定联合对抗共同的敌人。" (Zhè liǎng gè guójiā juédìng liánhé duìkàng gòngtóng de dírén.)
Almond definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈɑːmənd/
杏仁 (xingren)

edible seed of the almond tree, rich in protein and healthy fats

"She eats almonds every morning for breakfast."

"她每天早晨吃杏仁做早餐。" (ta mei tian zao chen chi xing ren zuo zao can.)
Aloe Vera definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈæl.oʊ ˈvɪər.ə/
芦荟 (lú huì)

a succulent plant with thick fleshy leaves and medicinal properties; produces tubular flowers

"The aloe vera plant blooms with orange or yellow tubular flowers."

"芦荟植物开着橙色或黄色的管状花。" (Lú huì zhí wù kāi zhe chéng sè huò huáng sè de guǎn zhuàng huā.)
Alongside definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
preposition B2
/əˈlɔːŋsaɪd/
在旁边 (zai pangbian)

next to or together with someone or something

"She worked alongside her brother in the family business."

"她与她的兄弟一起在家族生意中工作。" (Ta yu ta de xiongdi yiqi zai jiazu shengyi zhong gongzuo.)
alphabetically definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B2
/ˌælfəˈbɛtɪkli/
按字母顺序 (an zim u shun xu)

in the order of the letters of the alphabet

"The names are listed alphabetically in the register."

"这些名字在登记册中按字母顺序排列。" (zhexie mingzi zai dengjice zhong an zimushunxu pailie)
Altar definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈɔːltər/
祭坛 (jìtán)

A table or flat surface used in religious rituals or worship.

"The priest placed the offerings on the altar."

"牧师把供品放在祭坛上。" (Mùshī bǎ gòngpǐn fàng zài jìtán shàng.)
alter definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈɔːltər/
改变 (gǎibiàn)

to change or modify something slightly but significantly

"She decided to alter her dress to make it fit better."

"她决定改变她的裙子,让它更合身。" (Tā juédìng gǎibiàn tā de qúnzi, ràng tā gèng héshēn.)
alteration definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌɔːltəˈreɪʃən/
改变 (gǎibiàn)

a change or modification made to something

"The tailor made an alteration to the suit."

"裁缝对西装做了改变。" (Cáifeng duì xīzhuāng zuòle gǎibiàn.)
alternate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb, noun, adjective B2
/ˈɔːltərnət/ (adj, noun), /ˈɔːltərˌneɪt/ (verb)
交替,替代 (jiāotì, tìdài)

to occur in turn repeatedly; to take turns; also, a substitute or replacement

"The students alternate between online and offline classes."

"学生们在在线和离线课程之间轮流上课。" (xuéshēngmen zài zàixiàn hé líxiàn kèchéng zhījiān lúnliú shàngkè.)
altitude definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈæltɪtuːd/
高度 (gaodu)

the height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level

"The airplane is flying at an altitude of 30,000 feet."

"飞机以30,000英尺的高度飞行。" (Feiji yi 30,000 yingchi de gaodu feixing.)
aluminium definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌæljuˈmɪniəm/
(lu)

a lightweight, silvery-white metal used widely in manufacturing and packaging

"Aluminium is commonly used to make cans and aircraft parts."

"铝常用于制造罐头和飞机部件。" (lu chang yong yu zhi zao guan tou he fei ji bu jian)
aluminum definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/əˈluːmɪnəm/
(lü)

a lightweight silvery metal used for making cans, foils, and other items

"The airplane body is made of strong but light aluminum."

"飞机的机身是用强度高但重量轻的铝制成的。" (Feiji de jishen shi yong qiangdu gao dan zhongliang qing de lü zhicheng de.)
amazon definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈæməzɒn/
强大的女人 (qiáng dà de nǚ rén)

A tall, strong, or powerful woman.

"She fought like an amazon in the competition."

"她在比赛中像亚马逊女战士一样作战。" (Tā zài bǐsài zhōng xiàng yàmǎxùn nǚ zhànshì yīyàng zuòzhàn.)
Ambassador definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/æmˈbæsədər/
大使 (da shi)

a person who represents their country in another country

"The ambassador attended the international peace conference."

"大使出席了国际和平会议。" (da shi chu xi le guo ji he ping hui yi)
ambience definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈæmbiəns/
氛围 (fenwei)

The character and atmosphere of a place.

"The restaurant had a romantic ambience."

"餐厅有浪漫的氛围。" (Canting you langman de fenwei.)
ambiguous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/æmˈbɪɡjuəs/
模糊的 (móhú de)

Open to more than one interpretation; unclear or uncertain.

"His answer was so ambiguous that no one understood his real opinion."

"他的回答非常模糊,以至于没有人理解他的真实意见。" (tā de huídá fēicháng móhú, yǐzhì méiyǒu rén lǐjiě tā de zhēnshí yìjiàn.)
ambitious endeavor definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective + noun B2
æmˈbɪʃəs ɪnˈdevər
雄心壮志的努力 (xióngxīn zhuàngzhì de nǔlì)

A bold and determined attempt to achieve something challenging.

"Artemis is an ambitious endeavor in space exploration."

"阿尔忒弥斯是一次雄心勃勃的太空探索努力。" (Ā ěr tè mí sī shì yī cì xióngxīn bóbó de tàikōng tàn suǒ nǔlì.)
amend definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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amend

verb B2
/əˈmɛnd/

to make changes or improvements, often in a legal or written text

"The constitution was amended to reflect the new policies."