Vokabulare

Englisches Vokabelwörterbuch | Wortbedeutungen, Definitionen & Beispiele

Boldness definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈboʊld.nəs/
大胆; 勇气 (dàdǎn, yǒngqì)

willingness to take risks; confidence and courage in behavior

"Her boldness in confronting the problem impressed everyone."

"她在面对问题时的大胆让所有人都印象深刻。" (Tā zài miànduì wèntí shí de dàdǎn ràng suǒyǒu rén dōu yìnxiàng shēnkè.)
bolt definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/boʊlt/
突然跑掉; 用螺栓固定某物 (bolt)

To move suddenly and quickly; also to fasten something with a bolt.

"The horse bolted from the stable after hearing a loud noise."

"马在听到一声大响后从马厩冲了出去。" (Mǎ zài tīngdào yī shēng dà xiǎng hòu cóng mǎjiù chōng le chūqù.)
Bomber definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈbɒmər/
轰炸机 (hong zhaji)

military aircraft designed to drop bombs on targets

"The bomber squadron flew over the city at dawn."

"轰炸机中队在黎明时飞过城市。" (hong zhaji zhongdui zai liming shi fei guo chengshi.)
bombing definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈbɒmɪŋ/
轰炸 (hongzha)

an attack using bombs or explosives

"The city was devastated by the bombing."

"这座城市在轰炸中被摧毁。" (Zhe zuo chengshi zai hongzha zhong bei cuihui.)
Bond definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Bond

noun B2
/bɒnd/

a connection or relationship between people or things

"The sisters share a close bond."

boo definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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boo

verb/noun B2
/buː/

To show disapproval by shouting 'boo'; or a sound made to surprise or scare.

"The audience began to boo the bad performance."

boom definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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boom

noun, verb B2
/buːm/

A deep, resonant sound; a period of rapid growth or increase.

"The tech industry experienced a major boom in the early 2000s."

boost definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/buːst/
提升 (tíshēng)

To increase, improve, or raise something.

"The company launched a campaign to boost sales."

"公司启动了一项活动以提升销售。" (Gōngsī qǐdòngle yī xiàng huódòng yǐ tíshēng xiāoshòu.)
booth definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/buːθ/
电话亭 (dianhua ting)

a small enclosed space or area used for a specific purpose, such as voting or selling.

"He went into the voting booth to cast his ballot."

"他进入了投票亭,准备投票。" (Ta jin ru le tou piao ting, zhun bei tou piao.)
botanical definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/bəˈtænɪkəl/
植物学的 (zhíwùxué de)

relating to plants or plant life

"She works at the botanical garden."

"她在植物园工作。" (Tā zài zhíwùyuán gōngzuò.)
botany definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈbɒtəni/
植物学 (zhíwùxué)

the scientific study of plants

"She is studying botany at the university."

"她在大学里学习植物学。" (Tā zài dàxué lǐ xuéxí zhíwùxué.)
bottleneck definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈbɒt.əl.nek/
瓶颈 (pingjǐng)

Narrow path or obstruction, a place or situation where flow becomes slow.

"The narrow bridge is a major bottleneck during rush hour."

"窄桥在高峰期间是一个瓶颈。" (Zhǎi qiáo zài gāofēng qījiān shì yīgè píngjǐng.)
bound definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb, noun, adjective B2
/baʊnd/
有界的 / 受限的 (youjie de / shouxian de)

To move with large strides or jumps; also refers to being tied, limited, or certain.

"The dog bounded across the field with joy."

"狗带着快乐跳过了田野。" (Gou daizhe kuaile tiao guo le tianye.)
Bouquet definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/buˈkeɪ/
花束 (huā shù)

A bunch of flowers arranged together, often given as a gift or decoration.

"He gave her a bouquet of roses on her birthday."

"他在她的生日送给她一束玫瑰花。" (Tā zài tā de shēngrì sòng gěi tā yī shù méiguī huā.)
boutique definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/buːˈtiːk/
时尚店 (shíshàng diàn)

a small shop that sells fashionable clothes or accessories

"She bought a beautiful dress from a boutique downtown."

"她在市中心的时尚店里买了一件漂亮的裙子。" (Tā zài shì zhōngxīn de shíshàng diàn lǐ mǎile yī jiàn piàoliang de qúnzi.)
bowler definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈboʊlər/
投球员 (tóu qiú yuán)

a person who delivers the ball in cricket; also a type of hard felt hat with a rounded crown

"The bowler took three wickets in the first over."

"投球员在第一轮中拿下了三个wicket。" (Tóu qiú yuán zài dì yī lún zhōng ná xià le sān gè wicket.)
boycott definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈbɔɪkɒt/
抵制 (dizhi)

to refuse to buy, use, or participate in something as a form of protest

"Many citizens decided to boycott the unfair election."

"许多市民决定抵制不公正的选举。" (xuduo shimin jueding dizhi bugongzheng de xuanju.)
bra definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/brɑː/
文胸 (wenxiong)

a woman's undergarment worn to support and cover the breasts

"She bought a comfortable bra for everyday wear."

"她买了一件舒适的文胸用于日常穿着。" (ta mai le yi jian shushi de wenxiong yongyu richang chuanzhuo)
brace definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun; verb B2
/breɪs/
支架;做好准备 (zhijia; zuohao zhunbei)

a device that supports or strengthens something; to prepare mentally or physically for something difficult

"She braced herself for the strong wind."

"她为强风做好了准备。" (ta wei qiang feng zuohao le zhunbei)
bracket definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/verb B2
/ˈbrækɪt/
金属支架 (jinshu zhijia)

A support attached to a wall for holding something; also, to group things together.

"The shelf was held up by a strong metal bracket."

"架子被一个强大的金属支架支撑。" (Jiazi bei yige qiangda de jinshu zhijia zhicheng.)
brag definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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brag

verb B2
/bræɡ/

To talk with pride about achievements or possessions, often in a boastful way.

"He liked to brag about his expensive car."

braid definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/breɪd/
编织 (bianzhi)

to weave together strands of hair or material

"She braided her hair before going to school."

"她在去学校之前编了头发。" (Ta zai qu xuexiao zhiqian bianle toufa.)
brain-training definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
breɪn ˈtreɪ.nɪŋ
大脑训练 (dà nǎo xùn liàn)

Mental exercises designed to improve cognitive functions, memory retention, and overall brain performance.

"Regular brain-training can improve memory retention."

"定期的大脑训练可以提高记忆力。" (Dìngqī de dà nǎo xùn liàn kě yǐ tí gāo jì yì lì.)
branding definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈbræn.dɪŋ/
品牌建设 (pǐnpái jiànshè)

The process involved in creating a unique name and image for a product in the consumers' mind, mainly through advertising campaigns with a consistent theme.

"Strong branding helps build customer trust."

"强大的品牌建设有助于建立客户信任。" (Qiángdà de pǐnpái jiànshè yǒu zhù yú jiànlì kèhù xìnrèn.)
bravo definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
interjection B2
/ˈbrɑː.voʊ/
布拉沃 (bulawo)

used to express approval, admiration, or praise

"The audience shouted 'Bravo!' after the stunning performance."

"观众在精彩的表演后大喊“布拉沃!”" (Guānzhòng zài jīngcǎi de biǎoyǎn hòu dà hǎn 'bù lā wò!')
breach definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, verb B2
/briːtʃ/
违反 (wei fan)

An act of breaking or failing to observe a law, agreement, or code of conduct; to break through.

"The company was fined for a breach of contract."

"公司因违反合同而被罚款。" (Gongsi yin weifan hetong er bei fakuan.)
breakdown definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈbrɛkdaʊn/
故障 (gùzhàng)

a failure or collapse of a system or machinery

"The car had a breakdown on the highway."

"车子在高速公路上发生了故障。" (Chēzi zài gāosù gōnglù shàng fāshēngle gùzhàng.)
breakthrough definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈbrɛkθruː/

a significant or sudden advance or discovery

"The scientist made a breakthrough in cancer research."

Breast definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/brɛst/
胸部 (xiongbu)

Either of the two soft, rounded parts on a woman’s chest that produce milk after childbirth.

"The baby was fed from his mother's breast."

"婴儿从母亲的胸部喂养。" (Yīng'ér cóng mǔqīn de xiōngbù wèiyǎng.)
breathing techniques definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈbriː.ðɪŋ tɛkˌniːks/
呼吸技巧 (hūxī jìqiǎo)

Methods of controlling breathing to achieve relaxation and improve health.

"Breathing techniques help in reducing stress and anxiety."

"呼吸技巧有助于减少压力和焦虑。" (Hūxī jìqiǎo yǒu zhù yú jiǎnshǎo yālì hé jiāolǜ.)
breed definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb, noun B2
/briːd/
繁殖,品种 (fánzhí, pǐnzhǒng)

To cause an animal to reproduce; to raise or train; a type or variety of animal or plant.

"They breed horses on their farm."

"他们在农场上养马。" (Tāmen zài nóngchǎng shàng yǎng mǎ.)
Breeze definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/briːz/
轻风 (qing feng)

a gentle wind; a light and pleasant current of air.

"A cool breeze came through the window."

"一阵凉风从窗户吹进来。" (Yī zhèn liáng fēng cóng chuānghù chuī jìnlái.)
Bribe definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Bribe

verb B2
/braɪb/

To persuade someone to act in one's favor, typically illegally, by offering money or gifts.

"The official was caught trying to bribe the inspector."

bridging definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈbrɪdʒɪŋ/
建设桥梁,建立连接 (jiànshè qiáoliáng, jiànlì liánjiē)

The action of building a bridge over something; connecting or reducing the distance between two things.

"The new initiative is bridging the gap between urban and rural development."

"新举措正在缩小城市与乡村发展的差距。" (Xīn jǔcuò zhèngzài suōxiǎo chéngshì yǔ xiāngcūn fāzhǎn de chājù.)
brighten definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈbraɪtən/
使明亮 (shi mingliang)

to make something lighter or more colorful; to improve mood or make happier

"A few kind words can brighten someone's day."

"几句善意的话可以让人的一天变得明亮。" (ji ju shanyi de hua keyi rang ren de yi tian biande mingliang)
brink definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/brɪŋk/
边缘 (bianyuan)

The edge or point just before a significant event or change.

"The company was on the brink of bankruptcy."

"公司处于破产的边缘。" (Gōngsī chùyú pòchǎn de biānyuán.)
Brisk definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/brɪsk/
快速 (kuai su)

Quick, energetic, and active in movement or speech.

"She took a brisk walk in the morning to stay healthy."

"她早上进行了一次快速散步以保持健康。" (Ta zaoshang jinxing le yi ci kuai su san bu yi baochi jiankang.)
broadband definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈbrɔːd.bænd/
宽带 (kuān dài)

a high-capacity transmission technique using a wide range of frequencies.

"Broadband internet has become a necessity in modern homes."

"宽带互联网已成为现代家庭的必需品。" (Kuāndài hùliánwǎng yǐ chéngwéi xiàndài jiātíng de bìxū pǐn.)
broadcaster definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈbrɔːdˌkæstər/
广播员 (guangbo yuan)

a person or organization that transmits a broadcast program.

"The broadcaster aired the match live to millions of viewers."

"广播员将比赛实时转播给数百万观众。" (Guangbo yuan jiang bisai shishi zhuanbo gei shù bǎi wàn guānzhòng.)
broaden definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈbrɔːdən/
拓宽 (tuokuan)

to make wider or larger in scope; to expand ideas, experience, or understanding

"Travel can broaden your perspective on different cultures."

"旅行可以拓宽你对不同文化的视野。" (Lvxing keyi tuokuan ni dui butong wenhua de shiye)
broadly definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B2
/ˈbrɔːdli/
广泛地 (guangfan de)

in a general or wide manner.

"The rules are broadly similar across all regions."

"规则在所有地区大体相似。" (Guize zai suoyou diqu dati xiangsi.)
Broker definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈbroʊ.kər/
经纪人 (jīngjìrén)

a person who buys and sells things for others as a middleman, especially in financial or property deals

"He works as a real estate broker in the city."

"他在城市里做房地产经纪人。" (Tā zài chéngshì lǐ zuò fángdìchǎn jīngjìrén.)
bronze definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/brɑːnz/
(tong)

a metal made by combining copper and tin, often used for statues and medals

"The statue was made of solid bronze."

"这座雕像是由坚固的铜制成的。" (Zhezuo diaoxiang shi you jiangu de tong zhicheng de.)
brooch definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/broʊtʃ/

a decorative jewelry pin that is attached to clothing

"She wore a beautiful silver brooch on her jacket."

Broom definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/brum/
扫帚 (sàozhou)

a long-handled brush of bristles or twigs, used for sweeping

"She used an old broom to sweep the fallen leaves from the porch."

"她用一把旧扫帚清扫从门廊掉落的树叶。" (Tā yòng yī bǎ jiù sàozhou qīngsǎo cóng ménláng diàoluò de shùyè.)
brotherhood definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈbrʌðərhʊd/
兄弟情谊 (xiōngdì qíngyì)

The relationship between brothers; an association of people with common interests

"The soldiers shared a strong sense of brotherhood."

"士兵们分享了强烈的兄弟情谊。" (Shìbīngmen fēnxiǎngle qiángliè de xiōngdì qíngyì.)
noun B2
/braʊ/
额头 (étóu)

the part of the face above the eyes; forehead

"She wiped the sweat from her brow."

"她擦去了额头上的汗水。" (Tā cā qùle étóu shàng de hànshuǐ.)
adjective B2
/ˈbraʊn.ɪʃ/
棕色的 (zongse de)

having a color somewhat like brown; tending toward brown

"The old paper had a brownish tint from age."

"那张旧纸因岁月的缘故带有棕色的色调。" (Na zhang jiu zhi yin sui yue de yuan guo dai you zongse de se tiao)
bruise definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/verb B2
/bruːz/

As a noun: an injury appearing as a purple or blue mark on the skin; As a verb: to injure without breaking the skin

"He got a bruise on his arm after falling."

brutal definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈbruː.təl/
残忍 (cánrěn)

extremely cruel or harsh; violent and without feeling

"The dictator’s rule was marked by brutal violence."

"独裁者的统治充满了残忍的暴力。" (Dúcáizhě de tǒngzhì chōngmǎnle cánrěn de bàolì.)