Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

ineffective definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˌɪnɪˈfɛktɪv/
无效的; 无用的; 失败的 (wúxiàode; wúyòngde; shībàide)

not producing any significant or desired effect; useless; unsuccessful

"The new policy proved to be ineffective in reducing crime rates."

"新的政策证明在减少犯罪率方面无效。" (xīn de zhèngcè zhèngmíng zài jiǎnshǎo fànzuì lǜ fāngmiàn wúxiào.)
Inefficient definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˌɪn.ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/
低效 (dīxiào)

Not achieving maximum productivity; wasting resources or effort.

"The machine is old and inefficient compared to modern equipment."

"这台机器老旧且低效,相比于现代设备。" (Zhè tái jīqì lǎojiù qiě dīxiào, xiāngbǐ yú xiàndài shèbèi.)
inequality definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌɪnɪˈkwɒləti/
不平等 (bupingdeng)

the state of being unequal; disparity in status, rights, or opportunities

"Inequality in wealth distribution remains a significant issue worldwide."

"财富分配中的不平等依然是一个全球性的重大问题。" (Caiwu fenpei zhong de bupingdeng yiran shi yige quanqiuxing de zhongda wenti.)
inevitable definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ɪnˈɛvɪtəbl/
不可避免 (bù kě bì miǎn)

Certain to happen; unavoidable.

"Death is inevitable for all living beings."

"死亡对于所有生物来说是不可避免的。" (sǐwáng duì yú suǒyǒu shēngwù lái shuō shì bù kě bì miǎn de.)
inevitably definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B2
/ɪnˈɛvɪtəbli/
不可避免地 (bùkě bìmiǎn de)

in a way that cannot be avoided or prevented

"Inevitably, the team faced challenges during the project."

"不可避免地,团队在项目过程中遇到了挑战。" (Bùkě bìmiǎn de, tuánduì zài xiàngmù guòchéng zhōng yù dào le tiǎozhàn.)
infant definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈɪnfənt/
婴儿 (ying'er)

A very young child or baby.

"The infant was sleeping peacefully in the cradle."

"婴儿在摇篮中安静地睡着。" (Ying'er zai yaolan zhong anjing de shuizhao.)
infect definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ɪnˈfɛkt/
传染 (chuánrǎn)

To contaminate with a disease-causing organism.

"The virus can infect healthy people quickly."

"病毒可以迅速传染健康的人。" (Bìngdú kěyǐ xùnsù chuánrǎn jiànkāng de rén.)
Infection definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ɪnˈfɛkʃən/
感染 (gǎnrǎn)

The process of becoming infected with harmful microorganisms such as bacteria or viruses.

"The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the infection."

"医生开了抗生素来治疗感染。" (Yisheng kai le kangshengsu lai zhiliao ganran.)
infectious definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ɪnˈfekʃəs/
传染性的; 有感染力的 (chuanranxing de; you ganranli de)

capable of causing infection or disease; spreading easily from one person to another; able to spread feelings or attitudes such as enthusiasm

"Her infectious laughter made everyone in the room smile."

"她富有感染力的笑声让大家都笑了。" (ta fu you ganranli de xiaosheng rang dajia dou xiao le)
infer definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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infer

verb B2
/ɪnˈfɜːr/

to conclude or deduce something from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements

"From his silence, I inferred that he was not happy with the decision."

adjective B2
/ɪnˈfɪə.ri.ər/
低级的 (diji de)

Of lower quality, rank, or status.

"This material is inferior to the one we used before."

"这种材料比我们之前用的差。" (Zhe zhong cailiao bi women zhiqian yong de cha.)
infinite definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈɪnfɪnɪt/
无限 (wúxiàn)

limitless or endless in space, extent, or number

"The universe is often described as infinite."

"宇宙常被描述为无限的。" (Yǔzhòu cháng bèi miáoshù wéi wúxiàn de.)
noun B2
/ɪnˈfɪnɪti/
无限 (wuxian)

A concept describing something without any limit or end.

"The universe seems to stretch into infinity."

"宇宙似乎无限延伸。" (yǔzhòu shìhū wúxiàn yánshēn.)
inflammation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌɪnfləˈmeɪʃən/
炎症 (yánzhèng)

a localized physical condition in which part of the body becomes red, swollen, hot, and often painful

"The doctor prescribed medicine to reduce the inflammation in her knee."

"医生开了药来减少她膝盖的炎症。" (Yīshēng kāi le yào lái jiǎnshǎo tā xīgài de yánzhèng.)
inflation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ɪnˈfleɪʃən/
通货膨胀 (tōnghuò péngzhàng)

A general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money.

"The government is taking steps to control inflation."

"政府正在采取措施控制通货膨胀。" (Zhèngfǔ zhèngzài cǎiqǔ cuòshī kòngzhì tōnghuò péngzhàng.)
inflict definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ɪnˈflɪkt/
施加 (shijia)

to cause something unpleasant or painful to be suffered by someone or something

"The storm inflicted considerable damage to the city."

"风暴对城市造成了相当大的破坏。" (Fengbao dui chengshi zaocheng le xiangdang da de pohuai.)
Influencer definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈɪn.flu.ən.sər/
网红, 社交媒体影响者 (wǎng hóng, shè jiāo méi tǐ yǐng xiǎng zhě)

A person with the ability to influence potential buyers of a product or service by promoting or recommending the items on social media.

"Social media influencers shape consumer preferences."

"社交媒体上的网红塑造了消费者的偏好。" (Shè jiāo méi tǐ shàng de wǎng hóng sù zào le xiāo fèi zhě de piān ào.)
Influential definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˌɪnfluˈɛnʃl/
有影响力的 (you yingxiang li de)

Having great power to change or affect people or things.

"She is one of the most influential leaders of our time."

"她是我们时代最有影响力的领导人之一。" (tā shì wǒmen shídài zuì yǒu yǐngxiǎng lì de lǐngdǎo rén zhī yī.)
adjective B2
/ɪnˈfɔːrmətɪv/
有教育意义的 (you jiao yu yi yi de)

giving or providing useful information; educational; instructive

"The documentary was very informative and educational."

"这部纪录片信息量很大,具有教育意义。" (zhe bu ji lu pian xin xi liang hen da, ju you jiao yu yi yi)
infrastructure definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈɪnfrəˌstrʌktʃər/
基础设施 (jichu sheshi)

the basic physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for the operation of a society or enterprise

"The government is investing heavily in transport infrastructure."

"政府正在大力投资交通基础设施。" (Zhengfu zhengzai dali touzi jiaotong jichu sheshi.)
verb B2
/ɪnˈhæbɪt/
栖息 (qixi)

to live in; to occupy as a dwelling

"Many animals inhabit the forest."

"许多动物栖息在森林中。" (Xuduo dongwu qixi zai senlin zhong.)
inhabitant definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ɪnˈhæbɪtənt/
居民 (jūmín)

a person or animal that lives in a particular place

"The inhabitants of the village rely on farming for their livelihood."

"村庄的居民依靠农业为生。" (Cūnzhuāng de jūmín yīkào nóngyè wèi shēng.)
inhale definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ɪnˈheɪl/
吸气 (xīqì)

to breathe in; to draw air into the lungs

"Take a deep breath and inhale slowly."

"深吸一口气并缓慢地吸入。" (Shēn xī yī kǒu qì bìng huǎn màn de xī rù.)
inherit definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ɪnˈhɛrɪt/
继承 (jicheng)

to receive property, money, or traits from someone after their death or from ancestors

"She inherited her father's house after his death."

"她在父亲去世后继承了他的房子。" (Ta zai furen qushi hou jicheng le tade fangzi.)
initiate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ɪˈnɪʃieɪt/
启动 (qǐdòng)

To cause something to begin; to start.

"The company plans to initiate a new training program next month."

"公司计划下个月启动一个新的培训项目。" (Gōngsī jìhuà xià gè yuè qǐdòng yīgè xīn de péixùn xiàngmù.)
inject definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ɪnˈdʒɛkt/
注射 (zhù shè)

To introduce a substance, especially a drug, into the body using a needle.

"The nurse will inject the vaccine into the patient's arm."

"护士将疫苗注射到病人的手臂中。" (hùshi jiāng yìmiáo zhùshè dào bìngrén de shǒubì zhōng.)
injection definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ɪnˈdʒɛkʃən/

the act of introducing a substance into the body through a needle

"The nurse gave me an injection to prevent the infection."

injustice definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ɪnˈdʒʌstɪs/
不公正 (bugongzheng)

the lack of fairness or justice; an unjust act or treatment

"The trial was a clear example of injustice."

"这个审判是一个明显的不公正例子。" (Zhège shěnpàn shì yīgè míngxiǎn de bù gōngzhèng lìzi.)
inner strength definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
ˈɪnər strɛŋkθ
内在力量 (nèi zài lì liàng)

Mental or spiritual power that helps a person cope with difficulties.

"Community service fosters inner strength in individuals."

"社区服务促进了个人的内在力量。" (Shèqū fúwù cùjìnle gèrén de nèi zài lìliàng.)
verb B2
/ˈɪnəveɪt/
创新 (chuàngxīn)

To introduce new methods, ideas, or products.

"The company must innovate to stay ahead of its competitors."

"公司必须创新,以保持领先于竞争对手。" (Gōngsī bìxū chuàngxīn, yǐ bǎochí lǐngxiān yú jìngzhēng duìshǒu.)
innovation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌɪnəˈveɪʃən/
创新 (chuangxin)

The introduction of something new, such as an idea, method, or device.

"Innovation is key to the success of technology companies."

"创新是科技公司成功的关键。" (Chuangxin shi keji gongsi chenggong de guanjian.)
innovative tools definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
ˈɪnəveɪtɪv tuːlz
创新工具 (chuàngxīn gōngjù)

Creative devices or advanced technologies that introduce new methods or approaches to accomplish tasks.

"Teachers use innovative tools to enhance classroom learning."

"教师使用创新工具来提高课堂学习。" (Jiàoshī shǐyòng chuàngxīn gōngjù lái tígāo kètáng xuéxí.)
inquire definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ɪnˈkwaɪər/
询问 (xunwen)

To ask for information; to investigate.

"She inquired about the details of the job."

"她询问了工作的细节。" (Ta xunwenle gongzuo de xijie.)
inquiry definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ɪnˈkwaɪəri/ or /ˈɪnkwəri/
调查 / 查询 (diàochá / cháxún)

An act of asking for information; an investigation into something.

"The committee launched an inquiry into the financial irregularities."

"委员会启动了对金融不规范行为的调查。" (Wěiyuánhuì qǐdòngle duì jīnróng bù guīfàn xíngwéi de diàochá.)
adjective B2
/ɪnˈseɪn/
疯狂 (fengkuang)

mentally ill; extremely foolish or unreasonable

"The idea of jumping off the cliff seemed insane."

"从悬崖上跳下的想法显得疯狂。" (Cong xuanyá shàng tiàoxià de xiǎngfǎ xiǎndé fēngkuáng.)
insecure definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊə/
不安全的 (bù ānquán de)

not confident or assured; uncertain and anxious

"She felt insecure about her performance in the exam."

"她在考试中对自己的表现感到不安。" (Tā zài kǎoshì zhōng duì zìjǐ de biǎoxiàn gǎndào bù'ān.)
insecurity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊərɪti/
不安全感 (bu anquan gan)

lack of confidence or assurance; a state of uncertainty or vulnerability

"Her insecurity made her doubt her abilities despite her experience."

"她的不安全感让她怀疑自己的能力。" (ta de bu anquan gan rang ta huaiyi ziji de nengli)
adjective B2
/ɪnˈsɛnsətɪv/
迟钝的 (chídùn de)

Showing or feeling no concern for others' feelings.

"His insensitive comment hurt her deeply."

"他迟钝的评论深深伤害了她。" (Tā chídùn de pínglùn shēnshēn shānghài le tā.)
insert definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ɪnˈsɜːt/
插入 (chārù)

to put something into something else

"Please insert your card into the machine."

"请将您的卡片插入机器。" (Qǐng jiāng nín de kǎpiàn chārù jīqì.)
insider definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ɪnˈsaɪdə/
内部人士 (neibu renshi)

a person within a group or organization who has access to confidential information

"He was an insider who knew all the company's secrets."

"他是一个了解公司所有秘密的内部人士。" (Ta shi yi ge liaojie gongsi suoyou mimi de neibu renshi.)
insight definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈɪnˌsaɪt/
洞察力 (dongcha li)

The ability to understand the true nature of something; deep understanding.

"Her insight into human behavior made her a successful psychologist."

"她对人类行为的洞察力使她成为一位成功的心理学家。" (Ta dui renlei xingwei de dongchali shì tā chéngwéi yī wèi chénggōng de xīnlǐ xuéjiā.)
adjective B2
/ˈɪnˌsaɪtfəl/
有洞察力的 (yǒu dòngchá lì de)

Showing deep understanding or perceptiveness.

"The professor gave an insightful lecture on global economics."

"教授就全球经济进行了有洞察力的讲座。" (Jiàoshòu jiù quánqiú jīngjì jìnxíngle yǒu dòngchá lì de jiǎngzuò.)
insignificant definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˌɪnsɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
微不足道 (wēi bù zú dào)

Too small or unimportant to be worth considering.

"The cost was so insignificant that nobody noticed it."

"费用微不足道,以至于没有人注意到。" (fèiyòng wēi bù zú dào, yǐ zhì yú méiyǒu rén zhùyì dào.)
noun B2
/ɪnˈsɪstəns/
坚持 (jiānchí)

the act of demanding something firmly or repeatedly

"At his insistence, we stayed longer."

"在他的坚持下,我们待得更久。" (Zài tā de jiānchí xià, wǒmen dài dé gèng jiǔ.)
inspect definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ɪnˈspɛkt/
检查 (jiǎnchá)

To look at something carefully to check for problems or details.

"The engineer inspected the bridge for cracks."

"工程师检查了桥梁是否有裂缝。" (Gōngchéngshī jiǎnchá le qiáoliáng shìfǒu yǒu lièfèng.)
inspection definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ɪnˈspekʃən/
检查 (jiǎnchá)

a careful examination of something, especially to check that it is correct or safe

"The building passed the safety inspection last week."

"该建筑上周通过了安全检查。" (Gāi jiànzhú shàng zhōu tōngguòle ānquán jiǎnchá.)
inspector definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ɪnˈspɛktər/
检查员 (jiǎncháyuán)

An official employed to ensure regulations are obeyed or standards are met.

"The inspector carefully checked the restaurant's kitchen for hygiene standards."

"检查员仔细检查了餐厅的厨房是否符合卫生标准。" (Jiǎncháyuán zǐxì jiǎnchále cāntīng de chúfáng shìfǒu fúhé wèishēng biāozhǔn.)
instability definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌɪnstəˈbɪləti/
不稳定 (bu wending)

lack of stability or balance; tendency to change, fail, or collapse easily

"Political instability has slowed economic growth in the region."

"政治不稳定减缓了该地区的经济增长。" (zhengzhi bu wending jianhuan le gai diqu de jingji zengzhang)
installation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌɪnstəˈleɪʃən/
安装 (anzhuang)

the act or process of putting something in position and making it ready for use

"The installation of the new software took less than an hour."

"新软件的安装不到一个小时。" (Xin ruanjian de anzhuang budao yige xiaoshi.)
instinct definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈɪnstɪŋkt/
本能 (bènnéng)

A natural way of behaving or reacting that does not require learning.

"Birds build nests by instinct."

"鸟类本能地筑巢。" (Niǎo lèi běnnéng de zhùcháo.)