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Narrow definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˈnær.oʊ/
狭窄 (xiazhai)

limited in width or extent; not wide

"The narrow street made it difficult for cars to pass."

"狭窄的街道使得汽车很难通过。" (Xiazhai de jiedao shide qiche hendan tongguo.)
nation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈneɪʃən/
国家 (guójiā)

a large group of people united by common descent, history, culture, or language

"The nation celebrated its independence day with pride."

"国家以自豪的心情庆祝独立日。" (Guójiā yǐ zìháo de xīnqíng qìngzhù dúlì rì.)
nationality definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˌnæʃəˈnæləti/
国籍 (guójí)

The status of belonging to a particular nation, either by birth or naturalization.

"Her nationality is Canadian, though she was born in France."

"她的国籍是加拿大的,尽管她出生在法国。" (Tā de guójí shì jiānádà de, jǐnguǎn tā chūshēng zài fǎguó.)
native definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˈneɪtɪv/
本地的 (běndì de)

Belonging to a person by birth; originating in a particular place.

"He is a native speaker of Bengali."

"他是孟加拉语的母语者。" (Tā shì mèngjiālā yǔ de mǔyǔ zhě.)
natural disaster definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈnætʃərəl dɪˈzæstər/
自然灾害 (ziran zaihai)

a catastrophic event caused by natural processes of the Earth that results in significant damage, destruction, or loss of life

"The coastal town was devastated by a natural disaster."

"这座沿海城镇被一场自然灾害摧毁了。" (zhe zuo yanhai chengzhen bei yi chang ziran zaihai cuhui le)
Naturally definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B1
/ˈnætʃrəli/
自然地 (zìrán de)

In a way that is normal, expected, or without effort.

"He spoke so naturally that everyone felt comfortable."

"他讲得如此自然,以至于每个人都感到舒服。" (Tā jiǎng dé rúcǐ zìrán, yǐzhì yú měi gèrén dōu gǎndào shūfú.)
Navy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈneɪvi/
海军 (haijun)

the branch of armed forces that conducts military operations at sea

"He joined the navy after graduating from college."

"他在大学毕业后加入了海军。" (Tā zài dàxué bìyè hòu jiārùle hǎijūn.)
Neatly definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B1
/ˈniːtli/
整齐地; 干净地 (zhěngqí de; gānjìng de)

in a tidy and orderly way; carefully and precisely

"She arranged the books neatly on the shelf."

"她把书整齐地放在书架上。" (Tā bǎ shū zhěngqí de fàng zài shūjià shàng.)
Necessarily definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B1
/ˌnɛsəˈsɛrɪli/
不一定 (bù yí dìng)

as a necessary result; inevitably

"It doesn’t necessarily mean you’re wrong."

"这不一定意味着你错了。" (Zhè bù yí dìng yìwèizhe nǐ cuòle.)
Needle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, verb B1
/ˈniː.dəl/
(zhēn)

a small thin metal tool with a point used for sewing or injecting; to provoke or annoy someone

"The nurse used a sterile needle for the injection."

"护士使用了无菌针头进行注射。" (Hùshì shǐyòng le wújūn zhēntóu jìnxíng zhùshè.)
neighborhood definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈneɪbərˌhʊd/
社区 (shequ)

a district or area around or near a particular place

"I grew up in a quiet neighborhood."

"我在一个安静的社区长大。" (Wo zai yi ge anjing de shequ changda.)
Nest definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/nɛst/
鸟巢 (niao chao)

a structure built by birds or other animals to hold their eggs or young.

"The bird built a nest in the tall tree."

"那只鸟在高高的树上建了一个鸟巢。" (Na zhi niao zai gao gao de shu shang jian le yi ge niao chao.)
net definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/nɛt/
(wang)

a piece of material made of threads or ropes woven together, used to catch or hold things

"The fisherman cast his net into the sea."

"渔夫把他的网投进了海里。" (Yufu ba tade wang tou jin le hǎi li.)
newly definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B1
/ˈnjuːli/
最近 (zuìjìn)

in a new or recent manner

"She has newly renovated her house."

"她最近重新装修了她的房子。" (Tā zuìjìn chóngxīn zhuāngxiūle tā de fángzi.)
Nightmare definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈnaɪtˌmɛər/

a frightening or unpleasant dream; a very distressing experience.

"Last night, she had a terrifying nightmare."

Nonsense definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈnɒnsəns/
胡说 (hushuo)

Words or ideas that have no meaning or make no sense.

"His explanation was pure nonsense."

"他的解释完全是胡说八道。" (tā de jiěshì wánquán shì húshuō bādào.)
noon definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/nuːn/
中午 (zhongwu)

12 o'clock in the daytime; midday

"The meeting will start at noon."

"会议将在中午开始。" (Huiyi jiang zai zhongwu kaishi.)
northern definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˈnɔːðərn/
北方的 (běifāng de)

relating to the north or situated in the north

"The northern part of the country is known for its cold climate."

"该国的北部因其寒冷的气候而闻名。" (Gāi guó de běibù yīn qí hánlěng de qìhòu ér wénmíng.)
novel definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/adjective B1
/ˈnɒvəl/
小说 / 新的 (xiaoshuo / xin de)

A long fictional narrative; also something new or unusual.

"She spent the weekend reading a historical novel."

"她在周末阅读了一本历史小说。" (Ta zai zhoumo yuedule yi ben lishi xiaoshuo.)
nursery definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈnɜːrsəri/
托儿所 (tuō'érsuǒ)

a room or place where young children are cared for

"She works in a nursery, taking care of infants."

"她在托儿所工作,照顾婴儿。" (Tā zài tuō'érsuǒ gōngzuò, zhàogù yīng'ér.)
nursing definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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nursing (护理)

noun B1
/ˈnɜːrsɪŋ/
护理 (huli)

the profession or practice of caring for the sick or injured

"She is studying nursing to become a healthcare professional."

"她在学习护理学,想成为一名医疗专业人员。" (Ta zai xuexi huli xue, xiang chengwei yi ming yiliao zhuanye renyuan.)
adjective B1
/oʊˈbiːdiənt/
听话的 (tīng huà de)

Willing to comply with rules or authority.

"The obedient child quickly followed her mother's instructions."

"听话的孩子迅速跟随母亲的指示。" (Tīng huà de háizi xùnsù gēnsuí mǔqīn de zhǐshì.)
objective definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, adjective B1
/əbˈdʒɛktɪv/
目标 / 客观的 (mùbiāo / kèguān de)

As a noun: a goal or aim. As an adjective: not influenced by personal feelings; unbiased.

"Her main objective is to finish the project on time."

"她的主要目标是按时完成这个项目。" (Tā de zhǔyào mùbiāo shì àn shí wánchéng zhège xiàngmù.)
observe definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/əbˈzɜːv/
观察 (guānchá)

to watch carefully and attentively

"The teacher asked the students to observe the experiment."

"老师要求学生观察实验。" (Lǎoshī yāoqiú xuéshēng guānchá shíyàn.)
Obstacle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈɒbstəkəl/
障碍 (zhàng'ài)

something that blocks your way or prevents progress

"Lack of money was the main obstacle to his success."

"缺钱是他成功的主要障碍。" (quē qián shì tā chénggōng de zhǔyào zhàng'ài.)
obstacles definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈɒbstəkəlz/
障碍 (zhàng'ài)

Things that block one's way or prevent or hinder progress.

"Obstacles in life can often lead to valuable lessons."

"生活中的障碍常常导致宝贵的教训。" (Shēnghuó zhōng de zhàng'ài chángcháng dǎozhì bǎoguì de jiàoxùn.)
Occasion definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/əˈkeɪʒən/
场合 (changhe)

A particular time or event; a special or important happening.

"Her wedding was a joyful occasion for the whole family."

"她的婚礼是全家人的一个欢乐场合。" (Tā de hūnlǐ shì quánjiārén de yīgè huānlè chǎnghé.)
Occasional definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/əˈkeɪʒənəl/
偶尔的 (ǒu'ěr de)

happening or done sometimes but not regularly or often

"He makes occasional visits to his hometown."

"他偶尔访问他的家乡。" (Tā ǒu'ěr fǎngwèn tā de jiāxiāng.)
Occasionally definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B1
/əˈkeɪʒənəli/
偶尔 (ou'er)

from time to time; now and then

"I occasionally go for a walk in the park."

"我偶尔去公园散步。" (Wo ou'er qu gongyuan sanbu.)
Occupation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˌɒkjʊˈpeɪʃən/
职业 (zhiye)

a job or profession; the action or state of occupying a place

"Her occupation is a teacher at a local school."

"她的职业是一名在当地学校的教师。" (Ta de zhiye shi yi ming zai dangdi xuexiao de jiaoshi.)
occur definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/əˈkɜːr/
发生 (fāshēng)

to happen or take place

"The event occurred last night at the hall."

"事件昨晚在大厅发生。" (Shìjiàn zuó wǎn zài dàtīng fāshēng.)
occurs definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
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发生 (fāshēng)

Happens or takes place, especially as a result of something.

"Snowfall occurs in regions with freezing temperatures."

"在气温低于零度的地区会发生降雪。" (Zài qìwēn dī yú líng dù de dìqū huì fāshēng jiàngxuě.)
officer definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈɔːfɪsər/
警官 (jingguan)

a person in a position of authority, especially in law enforcement

"The officer gave him a ticket for speeding."

"警官因超速给了他一张罚单。" (Jingguan yin chaosu geile ta yi zhang fadan.)
official definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/əˈfɪʃəl/
官方 (guānfāng)

relating to or connected with an authority or public office

"He is the official spokesperson for the company."

"他是公司的官方发言人。" (Tā shì gōngsī de guānfāng fāyánrén.)
old-fashioned definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˌoʊld ˈfæʃənd/
过时的 (guò shí de)

not modern; belonging to an earlier time

"He still wears an old-fashioned hat."

"他仍然戴着一顶过时的帽子。" (Tā réngrán dàizhe yī dǐng guò shí de màozi.)
Olive definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈɑː.lɪv/
橄榄 (gǎn lǎn)

a small oval fruit with a hard pit, typically green or black, used for eating or making oil

"Olive oil is considered one of the healthiest cooking oils available."

"橄榄油被认为是最健康的烹饪油之一。" (gǎn lǎn yóu bèi rènwéi shì zuì jiànkāng de pēngrèn yóu zhī yī.)
operate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/ˈɑːpəˌreɪt/
操作 (caozuo)

to control the functioning of a machine, system, or business

"She learned how to operate the new machine."

"她学会了如何操作这台新机器。" (Ta xuehui le ruhe caozuo zhe tai xin jiqi.)
operating definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/ˈɒpəreɪtɪŋ/
操作 (caozuo)

to control or manage the functioning of something

"The company has been operating in this market for five years."

"公司已经在这个市场运营了五年。" (Gongsi yijing zai zhege shichang yunying le wu nian.)
operation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˌɒpəˈreɪʃən/
手术 (shǒushù)

an act or process of functioning or operating

"The hospital performed a successful operation."

"医院进行了成功的手术。" (Yīyuàn jìnxíngle chénggōng de shǒushù.)
Opinion definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/əˈpɪnjən/
意见 (yìjiàn)

A belief, judgment, or viewpoint about something, not necessarily based on fact.

"Everyone is entitled to their own opinion."

"每个人都有权发表自己的意见。" (měi gè rén dōu yǒu quán fābiǎo zìjǐ de yìjiàn.)
opportunities definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
ˌɒpəˈtjuːnɪtiz
机会 (jihui)

A set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something.

"Investing in emerging markets provides new opportunities."

"投资于新兴市场提供了新的机会。" (Touzi yu xinxing shichang tigong le xinde jihui.)
opportunity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˌɒp.əˈtjuː.nə.ti/
机会 (jī huì)

A favorable chance or set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something.

"She seized the opportunity to study abroad."

"她抓住了去国外学习的机会。" (Tā zhuāzhùle qù guówài xuéxí de jīhuì.)
Option definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈɒpʃən/
选择 (xuǎnzé)

A choice or possibility available among alternatives.

"You have the option to pay by card or cash."

"你可以选择用卡或现金付款。" (Nǐ kěyǐ xuǎnzé yòng kǎ huò xiànjīn fùkuǎn.)
organization definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃn/
组织 (zuzhi)

a group of people who work together to achieve a common purpose

"She works for a non-profit organization."

"她在一个非盈利组织工作。" (Ta zai yige fei yingli zuzhi gongzuo.)
organizations definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
ˌɔː.ɡən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃənz
组织 (zǔzhī)

Organized groups of people with a particular purpose

"Organizations play a key role in policymaking."

"组织在政策制定中发挥着重要作用。" (Zǔzhī zài zhèngcè zhìdìng zhōng fāhuī zhe zhòngyào zuòyòng.)
organize definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B1
/ˈɔːɡənaɪz/
组织 (zuzhi)

to arrange or systematize something

"They decided to organize a charity event for the community."

"他们决定为社区组织一个慈善活动。" (Tāmen juédìng wèi shèqū zǔzhī yīgè císhàn huódòng.)
organized definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/ˈɔːrɡənaɪzd/
有序的 (yǒuxù de)

arranged or structured in a systematic and efficient way

"She always keeps her workspace neat and organized."

"她总是保持她的工作空间整洁和有序。" (Tā zǒng shì bǎochí tā de gōngzuò kōngjiān zhěngjié hé yǒuxù.)
Origin definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B1
/ˈɒr.ɪ.dʒɪn/
起源 (qiyuan)

the point or place where something begins or is created

"The river has its origin in the mountains."

"这条河流起源于山脉。" (Zhe tiao heliu qiyuan yu shanmai.)
Original definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B1
/əˈrɪdʒ.ɪ.nəl/
原始 (yuán shǐ)

existing from the beginning; not a copy or imitation

"This is the original manuscript of the novel."

"这是小说的原始手稿。" (zhè shì xiǎoshuō de yuán shǐ shǒugǎo.)
originally definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb B1
/əˈrɪdʒɪnəli/
最初 (zuìchū)

in the beginning, at first

"Originally, she wanted to be a doctor."

"最初,她想成为一名医生。" (Zuìchū, tā xiǎng chéngwéi yī míng yīshēng.)