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icon definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈaɪkɒn/
图标, 象征 (túbiāo, xiàngzhēng)

A person or thing regarded as a symbol of something, or a graphic symbol on a screen.

"The singer became a cultural icon."

"这位歌手成为了文化图标。" (Zhè wèi gēshǒu chéngwéile wénhuà túbiāo.)
iconic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
aɪˈkɒn.ɪk
标志性 (biaozhixing)

Symbolic, legendary, famous, representing something significant or characteristic.

"The Eiffel Tower is an iconic landmark of France."

"埃菲尔铁塔是法国的标志性地标。" (Aifeier tieta shi Faguo de biaozhixing dibiao.)
adjective B2
/ˈaɪsi/
冰冷的; 极冷的; 敌对的 (bīng lěng de; jí lěng de; dí duì de)

extremely cold; covered with ice; unfriendly or hostile

"The icy wind made everyone shiver."

"冰冷的风让每个人都颤抖。" (Bīng lěng de fēng ràng měi gè rén dōu chàn dǒu)
id definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/aɪˈdiː/
身份证件 (shenfenzhengjian)

identification; a document or number used to prove who someone is

"Please show your ID at the entrance."

"请在入口处出示你的身份证件。" (qing zai rukou chu chushi ni de shenfenzhengjian)
ideal environment definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective + noun B2
aɪˈdiːəl ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt
理想环境 (lǐxiǎng huánjìng)

Perfect or most suitable conditions for growth or development

"Winter creates an ideal environment for vegetable growth."

"冬天为蔬菜生长创造了理想的环境。" (Dōngtiān wèi shūcài shēngzhǎng chuàngzàole lǐxiǎng de huánjìng.)
Identical definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/aɪˈdentɪkl/
相同的 (xiāngtóng de)

Exactly the same in every detail.

"The twins wore identical clothes."

"这对双胞胎穿着相同的衣服。" (Zhè duì shuāngbāotāi chuānzhuó xiāngtóng de yīfu.)
identification definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/aɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
身份识别 (shenfen shibie)

the process of recognizing or proving who or what someone or something is

"You need proper identification to enter the building."

"您需要适当的身份证明才能进入大楼。" (Nín xūyào shìdàng de shēnfèn zhèngmíng cáinéng jìnrù dàlóu.)
identified definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
aɪˈdɛntɪfaɪd
已识别 (yi shibie)

To recognize or establish who or what someone or something is.

"The root causes of the issue need to be identified."

"问题的根本原因需要被识别。" (Wenti de genben yuanyin xuyao bei shibie.)
idiot definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈɪdɪət/
白痴 (baichi)

a person who acts in a way that is considered very stupid or foolish

"He acted like an idiot at the party last night."

"他昨晚在派对上像个白痴一样表现。" (Ta zuowan zai paidui shang xiang ge baichi yiyang biaoxian.)
adjective B2
/ˌɪd.iˈɒt.ɪk/
愚蠢 (yúchǔn)

extremely stupid; foolish; senseless

"His idiotic behavior embarrassed everyone at the meeting."

"他的愚蠢行为让会议上的所有人感到尴尬。" (tā de yúchǔn xíngwéi ràng huìyì shàng de suǒyǒu rén gǎndào gāngà)
adjective, verb B2
/ˈaɪd(ə)l/
闲置的 (xian zhi de)

Adjective: not active or in use; lazy. Verb: to spend time doing nothing.

"The workers sat idle during the power outage."

"在停电期间,工人们坐着闲着。" (zai tingdian qi jian, gongren men zuo zhe xian zhe.)
Idol definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈaɪ.dəl/
偶像; 受人崇拜的人 (ǒu xiàng, shòu rén chóng bài de rén)

an image or representation of a god used as an object of worship; a person who is greatly admired

"The singer became a teenage idol after her hit song topped the charts worldwide."

"这位歌手在她的热门歌曲登顶全球排行榜后成为了青少年偶像。" (zhè wèi gēshǒu zài tā de rèmén gēqǔ dēngdǐng quánqiú páiháng bǎng hòu chéngwéile qīngshàonián ǒuxiàng.)
Ignorance definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈɪɡnərəns/
无知 (wuzhi)

lack of knowledge or awareness in general

"His ignorance about the subject was evident."

"他对这个话题的无知显而易见。" (Tā duì zhège huàtí de wúzhī xiǎn'ér yìjiàn.)
adjective B2
/ˈɪɡ.nər.ənt/
无知 (wuzhi)

lacking knowledge, awareness, or education

"He made an ignorant comment about the culture."

"他对文化做出了无知的评论。" (Ta dui wenhua zuo chu le wuzhi de pinglun.)
illiteracy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ɪˈlɪtərəsi/
文盲 (wenmang)

The inability to read or write.

"Illiteracy remains a major challenge in many developing countries."

"文盲在许多发展中国家仍然是一个重大挑战。" (Wenmang zai xu duo fazhan zhongguo jia rengran shi yige zhongda tiaozhan.)
Illiterate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ɪˈlɪtərət/
文盲 (wenmang)

Unable to read or write.

"Many villagers were still illiterate in the past."

"许多村民过去仍然是文盲。" (Xuduo cunmin guoqu rengran shi wenmang.)
Illusion definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ɪˈluːʒən/
错觉 (cuòjué)

a false idea or belief; a deceptive appearance

"The magician created the illusion of a floating woman."

"魔术师创造了一个漂浮女人的错觉。" (Móshùshī chuàngzàole yīgè piāofú nǚrén de cuòjué.)
illustrate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈɪl.ə.streɪt/
插图 (chātú)

to explain or make something clear by using examples, pictures, or comparisons

"The teacher used diagrams to illustrate the concept."

"老师用图表来说明这个概念。" (Lǎoshī yòng túbiǎo lái shuōmíng zhège gàiniàn.)
imaginable definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ɪˈmædʒɪnəbl/
可想象的 (kě xiǎngxiàng de)

Capable of being imagined or conceived.

"They offered every imaginable type of food at the festival."

"他们在节日上提供了所有可以想象的食物类型。" (Tāmen zài jiérì shàng tígōngle suǒyǒu kě xiǎngxiàng de shíwù lèixíng.)
Imaginary definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ɪˈmædʒɪnəri/
虚构的 (xugude)

Existing only in the imagination; not real.

"Children often have imaginary friends."

"孩子们常常有虚构的朋友。" (Haizimen changchang you xugude pengyou.)
imitate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈɪmɪteɪt/
模仿 (mófǎng)

to copy someone's actions, speech, or behavior

"Children often imitate their parents."

"孩子们经常模仿他们的父母。" (Háizimen jīngcháng mófǎng tāmen de fùmǔ.)
Imitation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌɪmɪˈteɪʃən/
模仿 (mófǎng)

the act of copying or mimicking someone or something

"Children learn many skills through imitation."

"孩子们通过模仿学习了许多技能。" (Háizimen tōngguò mófǎng xuéxíle xǔduō jìnéng.)
Immature definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˌɪməˈtjʊər/
不成熟 (bù chéngshú)

Not fully developed; childish or lacking maturity.

"His immature behavior annoyed everyone at the meeting."

"他的不成熟行为在会议上让大家烦扰。" (Tā de bù chéngshú xíngwéi zài huìyì shàng ràng dàjiā fánrǎo.)
Immense definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ɪˈmɛns/
巨大的 (jù dà de)

Extremely large or great in size, amount, or degree.

"The project required an immense amount of effort."

"该项目需要巨大的努力。" (Gāi xiàngmù xūyào jù dà de nǔlì.)
immersive definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
ɪˈmɜː.sɪv
沉浸式 (chen jin shi)

Providing, involving, or characterized by deep absorption or immersion in something.

"The immersive experience of VR makes learning more interactive."

"虚拟现实的沉浸式体验使学习更加互动。" (Xuni xianshi de chenjinshi tixian shi xuexi gengjia hudong.)
immigrant definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈɪmɪɡrənt/
移民 (yímín)

a person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country

"The city has welcomed many new immigrants this year."

"今年这座城市接纳了许多新的移民。" (Jīnnián zhè zuò chéngshì jiēnàle xǔduō xīn de yímín.)
verb B2
/ˈɪmɪɡreɪt/
移民 (yímín)

to come to live permanently in a foreign country

"He immigrated to Canada five years ago."

"他五年前移民到了加拿大。" (Tā wǔ nián qián yímín dào le jiānádà.)
immigration definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌɪmɪˈɡreɪʃən/
移民 (yímín)

the action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country

"Immigration policies vary from country to country."

"移民政策因国家而异。" (Yímín zhèngcè yīn guójiā ér yì.)
imminent definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈɪmɪnənt/
即将 (jí jiāng)

About to happen; likely to occur very soon.

"Dark clouds signaled that a storm was imminent."

"乌云预示着暴风雨即将来临。" (Wū yún yù shì zhe bào fēng yǔ jí jiāng lái lín.)
immoral definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ɪˈmɒrəl/
不道德的 (budàodé de)

Not conforming to accepted standards of morality; unethical or wicked.

"He was fired for his immoral behavior."

"他因不道德的行为被解雇了。" (Tā yīn bù dàodé de xíngwéi bèi jiěgù le.)
immune definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ɪˈmjuːn/
免疫的 (mianyi de)

protected from disease or from the effects of something

"Children who are vaccinated are immune to many diseases."

"接种疫苗的孩子对许多疾病免疫。" (Jiezhong yimiao de haizi dui xuduo jibing mianyi.)
immunity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ɪˈmjuːnɪti/
免疫力 (miǎnyì lì)

The state of being protected against disease or harmful influences.

"Vaccination provides immunity against certain infections."

"疫苗接种提供对某些感染的免疫力。" (Yìmiáo jiēzhòng tígōng duì mǒuxiē gǎnrǎn de miǎnyì lì.)
impactful definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈɪmpæktfʊl/
有影响力的 (you yingxiangli de)

Having a major impact or effect; powerful and forceful.

"Her impactful speech moved the audience to take action."

"她有影响力的演讲促使观众采取行动。" (Tā yǒu yǐngxiǎnglì de yǎnjiǎng cùshǐ guānzhòng cǎiqǔ xíngdòng.)
impatience definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ɪmˈpeɪʃəns/
不耐烦 (bunai fan)

The state of being quickly irritated or unable to wait calmly.

"His impatience grew as the meeting dragged on."

"随着会议的拖延,他的不耐烦愈加明显。" (Sui zhe huiyi de tuoyan, ta de bunai fan yujia mingxian.)
impatiently definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B2
/ɪmˈpeɪʃəntli/
不耐烦地 (bu naifan de)

in a manner showing annoyance or restlessness due to delay or waiting

"She tapped her fingers impatiently while waiting for the reply."

"她在等回复时不耐烦地敲着手指。" (ta zai deng huifu shi bu naifan de qiaozhe shouzhi)
imperative definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective, noun B2
/ɪmˈpɛr.ə.tɪv/
命令的 (mingling de)

Extremely important or urgent; an essential duty or command.

"It is imperative to wear a seatbelt while driving."

"在开车时系安全带是命令性的。" (Zài kāichē shí xì ānquán dài shì mìnglìng xìng de.)
imperfect definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ɪmˈpɜːrfɪkt/
不完美 (bù wánměi)

Not perfect; having faults or flaws.

"The painting was beautiful despite being imperfect."

"这幅画很美,尽管它不完美。" (Zhè fú huà hěn měi, jǐnguǎn tā bù wánměi.)
imperfection definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌɪmpərˈfɛkʃən/
不完美 (bu wanmei)

a flaw, defect, or weakness; the state of being imperfect

"She accepted her imperfection as part of being human."

"她接受了自己的不完美,作为人性的一部分。" (ta jieshou le ziji de bu wanmei zuowei renxing de yi bufen)
adjective B2
/ɪmˈpɪəriəl/
帝国的 (dìguó de)

Relating to an empire or emperor; having supreme authority.

"The imperial palace was a symbol of the emperor's power."

"帝国宫殿是皇帝权力的象征。" (Dìguó gōngdiàn shì huángdì quánlì de xiàngzhēng.)
implement definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈɪmplɪˌmɛnt/
实施 (shishi)

To put a decision, plan, or agreement into effect.

"The government decided to implement new health policies."

"政府决定实施新的健康政策。" (Zhengfu jueding shishi xinde jiankang zhengce.)
implementation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌɪmplɪmenˈteɪʃən/
实施 (shíshī)

the process of putting a plan, decision, or idea into effect

"The successful implementation of the new policy improved efficiency."

"新政策的成功实施提高了效率。" (Xin zhengce de chenggong shishi tigao le xiaolv.)
implemented definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
ˈɪmplɪmentɪd
实施 (shíshī)

Put a decision or plan into effect; carried out or executed.

"The master plans were partially implemented."

"主要计划已部分实施。" (Zhǔyào jìhuà yǐ bùfèn shíshī.)
implication definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌɪmplɪˈkeɪʃən/
暗示, 影响 (ànshì, yǐngxiǎng)

A possible effect or result of an action or decision; something suggested without being stated directly.

"The new law has serious implications for small businesses."

"新法律对小企业有严重影响。" (Xīn fǎlǜ duì xiǎo qǐyè yǒu yánzhòng yǐngxiǎng.)
implicit definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ɪmˈplɪsɪt/
隐性 (yinxing)

Suggested or understood without being directly stated.

"Her trust in him was implicit."

"她对他的信任是隐性的。" (tā duì tā de xìnrèn shì yǐnxìng de)
imply definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ɪmˈplaɪ/
暗示 (ànshì)

To suggest something without directly stating it.

"Her tone seemed to imply that she was upset."

"她的语气似乎暗示她很不高兴。" (Tā de yǔqì shìhū ànshì tā hěn bù gāoxìng.)
impolitely definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B2
/ɪmˈpɒlɪtli/
不礼貌地 (bu limao de)

in a rude or discourteous manner; without showing respect or proper manners

"He spoke impolitely to the waiter despite the polite service."

"尽管服务很好,他还是不礼貌地对服务员说话。" (jinguang fuwu hen hao ta haishi bu limao de dui fuwuyuan shuohua)
impoliteness definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ɪmˈpɒlɪtnəs/
不礼貌 (bu limao)

lack of good manners or courtesy; rude behavior

"His impoliteness towards the guests shocked everyone."

"他对客人的不礼貌让所有人都感到震惊。" (ta dui keren de bu limao rang suoyou ren dou gandao zhenjing)
importantly definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B2
/ɪmˈpɔːtəntli/
重要地 (zhòngyàode)

in a way that is of great significance or value

"Importantly, the report highlights the need for immediate action."

"重要地,报告突出了立即采取行动的必要性。" (Zhòngyàode, bàogào túchūle lìjí cǎiqǔ xíngdòng de bìyào xìng.)
impose definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ɪmˈpoʊz/
强加 (qiángjiā)

to force something to be accepted or done

"The government decided to impose new taxes."

"政府决定征收新的税收。" (Zhèngfǔ juédìng zhēngshōu xīn de shuìshōu.)
verb B2
/ɪmˈpoʊzd/
强加 (qiángjiā)

forced something to be accepted or put in place

"The government imposed new regulations on the industry."

"政府对该行业实施了新规章。" (Zhèngfǔ duì gāi hángyè shíshī le xīn guīzhāng.)