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noun B2
/ˈtɔːrsoʊ/
躯干 (qugan)

The trunk of the human body, excluding the head and limbs.

"The artist painted the torso of the model in great detail."

"艺术家详细地画了模特的躯干。" (Yishu jia xiangxi de hua le mote de qugan.)
torture definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈtɔːtʃər/
折磨 (zhémó)

the action or practice of inflicting severe pain on someone as a punishment or to force them to do something

"He was subjected to torture during the interrogation."

"他在审问中遭受了折磨。" (Tā zài shěnwèn zhōng zāoshòule zhémó.)
touchdown definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈtʌtʃ.daʊn/
着陆 (zhuó lù)

the moment when an aircraft lands, or a score in American football

"The plane made a smooth touchdown."

"飞机顺利着陆。" (Fēijī shùnlì zhuó lù.)
adjective B2
/ˈtʌtʃɪŋ/
感人的 (gǎn rén de)

causing strong feelings of sympathy, sadness, or tenderness

"The movie had a touching ending that made everyone cry."

"这部电影有一个感人的结局,令所有人都哭了。" (Zhè bù diànyǐng yǒu yīgè gǎn rén de jiéjú, lìng suǒyǒu rén dōu kūle.)
Toxic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈtɒksɪk/
有毒的 (yǒudú de)

poisonous or harmful; causing damage physically or emotionally

"The waste materials were highly toxic to the environment."

"废物材料对环境非常有毒。" (Fèiwù cáiliào duì huánjìng fēicháng yǒudú.)
toxic gases definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
ˈtɒksɪk ˈɡæsɪz
有毒气体 (yǒudú qìtǐ)

Poisonous or harmful gases that can cause illness or death

"Toxic gases from industries contribute to air pollution."

"来自工业的有毒气体导致空气污染。" (Laizi gongye de youdu qiti daozhi kongqi wuran.)
trace definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, verb B2
/treɪs/
痕迹 (henji)

a mark, object, or sign that shows the existence or development of something

"She traced the path of the river on the map."

"她在地图上描绘了河流的路径。" (Ta zai ditu shang miaohui le heliu de lujing.)
tracking progress definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
ˈtrækɪŋ ˈprɒɡrɛs
进度跟踪 (jindu genzong)

The process of monitoring and evaluating advancement towards goals or objectives.

"Regular tracking progress helps in achieving long-term goals."

"定期跟踪进度有助于实现长期目标。" (Dingqi genzong jindu you zhu yu shixian changqi mubiao.)
trade-off definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
ˈtreɪd.ɒf
权衡 (quánhéng)

A situation where accepting one advantage means giving up another benefit.

"There is always a trade-off between price and quality."

"价格与质量之间总是有一个权衡。" (jiàgé yǔ zhìliàng zhījiān zǒng shì yǒu yīgè quánhéng.)
trademark definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈtreɪdmɑːrk/
商标 (shāngbiāo)

a symbol, word, or words legally registered or established by use as representing a company or product

"The company’s logo is its trademark."

"公司的标志就是它的商标。" (Gōngsī de biāozhì jiùshì tā de shāngbiāo.)
traditional economy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/trəˈdɪʃ.ən.əl ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi/
传统经济 (chuántǒng jīngjì)

An economic system based on customs and traditions, often involving barter trade.

"Tribes still practice a traditional economy based on barter trade."

"部落仍然实践着基于物物交换的传统经济。" (Bùluò réngrán shíjiànzhe jīyú wù wù jiāohuàn de chuántǒng jīngjì.)
Tragedy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈtrædʒədi/
悲剧 (bēijù)

an event causing great suffering or distress

"The earthquake was a tragedy for the entire country."

"地震对整个国家来说是一场悲剧。" (Dìzhèn duì zhěnggè guójiā lái shuō shì yī chǎng bēijù.)
Tragic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈtrædʒɪk/
悲剧的 (beijude)

causing great sadness or suffering; very unfortunate

"The news of the accident was truly tragic."

"事故的消息真是悲剧的。" (Shigu de xiaoxi zhenshi beijude de.)
Trainee definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/treɪˈniː/
实习生; 学徒 (trainee)

a person undergoing training for a particular job or profession; a novice learner

"The medical trainee worked long hours to gain practical experience."

"医学实习生工作了很长时间,以获得实践经验。" (yīxué shíxíshēng gōngzuò le hěn cháng shíjiān, yǐ huòdé shíjiàn jīngyàn.)
Trait definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/treɪt/
特征 (tezheng)

A distinguishing quality or characteristic, typically belonging to a person.

"Honesty is considered an admirable trait in a leader."

"诚实被认为是领导者的一个可敬的特征。" (Chengshi bei renwei shi lingdao zhe de yi ge kejing de tezheng.)
Traitor definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈtreɪtər/
叛徒 (pàntú)

A person who betrays their country, friends, or a cause by acting against them.

"The soldier was labeled a traitor for giving secrets to the enemy."

"这名士兵因为向敌人提供机密信息而被贴上了叛徒的标签。" (Zhè míng shìbīng yīnwèi xiàng dírén tígōng jīmì xìnxī ér bèi tiē shàngle pàntú de biāoqiān.)
tranquil definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈtræŋkwɪl/
平静的 (pingjing de)

calm, peaceful, and free from disturbance

"The lake looked tranquil in the morning light."

"湖面在晨光下显得平静。" (Humiàn zài chéngguāng xià xiǎndé píngjìng.)
noun B2
/træŋˈkwɪləti/
宁静 (ningjing)

the quality or state of being calm and peaceful

"He enjoyed the tranquility of the countryside."

"他享受着乡村的宁静。" (Ta xiangshou zhe xiangcun de ningjing.)
noun B2
/træŋˈkwɪl.ɪ.ti/
宁静 (ningjing)

the state of being calm, peaceful, and free from disturbance

"She enjoyed the tranquillity of the countryside after years in the city."

"她在城市中待了多年后,享受乡村的宁静。" (Ta zai chengshi zhong dailiao duonian hou, xiangshou xiangcun de ningjing.)
transaction definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/trænˈzækʃən/
交易 (jiaoyi)

an instance of buying or selling something; a business deal or exchange

"Every online transaction is recorded for security purposes."

"每一笔在线交易都会为了安全目的而被记录。" (mei yi bi zaixian jiaoyi dou hui weile anquan mudi er bei jilu.)
transcript definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈtrænskrɪpt/
转录本 (zhuǎnlùběn)

a written or printed version of material originally presented in another medium

"The professor asked for a transcript of the meeting."

"教授要求提供会议的转录本。" (Jiàoshòu yāoqiú tígōng huìyì de zhuǎnlùběn.)
transform definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/trænsˈfɔːrm/
转变 (zhuǎnbiàn)

To change something completely in form, appearance, or character.

"The new policy will transform the healthcare system."

"新政策将转变医疗保健系统。" (Xīn zhèngcè jiāng zhuǎnbiàn yīliáo bǎojiàn xìtǒng.)
transformation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌtrænsfərˈmeɪʃən/
转变 (zhuǎnbiàn)

a thorough or dramatic change in form or appearance

"The city underwent a transformation after the new mayor took office."

"城市在新市长上任后经历了转变。" (Chéngshì zài xīn shìzhǎng shàngrèn hòu jīnglìle zhuǎnbiàn.)
transformational definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
ˌtræns.fəˈmeɪ.ʃən.əl
变革性 (biàngéxìng)

Causing or able to cause an important and lasting change in someone or something.

"Transformational projects redefine progress."

"变革性项目重新定义了进步。" (Biàngéxìng xiàngmù chóngxīn dìngyìle jìnbù.)
transformative definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/trænsˈfɔː.mə.tɪv/
变革性 (biàngéxìng)

Causing a marked change in someone or something.

"His transformative ideas changed the direction of the company."

"他的变革性思想改变了公司的方向。" (Tā de biàngéxìng sīxiǎng gǎibiànle gōngsī de fāngxiàng.)
transit definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈtrænzɪt/
运输 (yunshu)

the act of passing through or across a place

"The goods were damaged in transit."

"货物在运输过程中受损。" (huowu zai yunshu guocheng zhong shousun.)
transition definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/trænˈzɪʃən/
过渡 (guodu)

The process or period of changing from one state or condition to another.

"The company is undergoing a transition to digital operations."

"公司正在经历向数字化运营的过渡。" (Gongsi zhengzai jingli xiang shuzihua yunying de guodu.)
transmission definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/trænzˈmɪʃən/
传输, 发送 (chuanshu, fasong)

the act of sending, passing, or spreading something such as information, energy, or disease

"The transmission of data over the internet is very fast."

"通过互联网传输数据非常快。" (Tongguo hulianwang chuanshu shuju feichang kuai.)
transmit definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/trænzˈmɪt/
传输 (chuánshū)

to send or pass something from one place or person to another

"The antenna can transmit signals over a long distance."

"天线可以在长距离上传输信号。" (Tiānxiàn kěyǐ zài cháng jùlí shàng chuánshū xìnhào.)
transparency definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/trænsˈpærənsi/
透明 (touming)

the quality of being open and honest; the condition of being easily understood or seen through

"The company is known for its transparency in business practices."

"公司以其商业实践中的透明度而闻名。" (Gongsi yi qi shangye shijian zhong de toumingdu er wenming.)
Transparent definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/trænsˈpɛrənt/
透明 (tòumíng)

allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be clearly seen

"The glass is transparent enough to see through."

"玻璃足够透明,可以透过它看。" (Bōlí zúgòu tòumíng, kěyǐ tòuguò tā kàn.)
verb B2
/ˈtrænsplænt/
移植 (yízhí)

to move something, especially a plant or organ, from one place to another

"The doctors transplanted a kidney into the patient."

"医生给病人移植了一个肾脏。" (Yīshēng gěi bìngrén yízhíle yīgè shènzàng.)
trauma definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈtrɔːmə/
创伤 (chuangshang)

a deeply distressing or disturbing experience; physical injury or emotional shock

"The accident left her with lasting emotional trauma."

"事故给她留下了持久的情感创伤。" (Shìgù gěi tā liúxià le chíjiǔ de qínggǎn chuāngshāng.)
adjective B2
/trɔːˈmætɪk/
创伤的 (chuangshang de)

Deeply distressing or disturbing, often related to emotional or physical injury.

"The accident was a traumatic experience for the entire family."

"这场事故对整个家庭来说是一次创伤的经历。" (Zhe chang shigu dui zhengge jiating laishuo shi yici chuangshang de jingli.)
verb B2
/trɛd/
(zou)

To walk on or along something.

"Be careful not to tread on the flowers."

"小心不要踩到花朵。" (Xiao xin bu yao cai dao hua duo.)
Treaty definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈtriːti/
条约 (tiaoyue)

a formally concluded and ratified agreement between states

"The two countries signed a peace treaty."

"两个国家签署了一项和平条约。" (Liang ge guo jia qian shu le yi xiang heping tiaoyue.)
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trek

verb B2
/trɛk/

to go on a long, difficult journey, especially on foot

"They trekked across the mountains for three days."

verb B2
/ˈtrɛmbəl/
颤抖 (chan tiao)

To shake slightly, often because of fear, cold, or nervousness.

"She began to tremble with fear before speaking."

"她在讲话前因害怕而开始颤抖。" (Tā zài jiǎnghuà qián yīn hàipà ér kāishǐ zhàndòng.)
Trial definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈtraɪəl/
审判 (shenpan)

a formal examination of evidence in a court of law

"The trial will start next week."

"审判将在下周开始。" (Shenpan jiang zai xia zhou kaishi.)
tribal definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈtraɪbəl/
部落的 (bùluò de)

relating to a tribe or tribes, especially indigenous people

"The tribal community has preserved its culture for centuries."

"部落社区已经保存了他们的文化几个世纪。" (Bùluò shèqū yǐjīng bǎocúnle tāmen de wénhuà jǐ gè shìjì.)
tribe definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/traɪb/
部落 (bùluò)

a social group consisting of people with common customs, language, and culture

"The tribe lived in harmony with nature."

"部落与大自然和谐共处。" (Bùluò yǔ dà zìrán héxié gòngchǔ.)
tribute definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈtrɪbjuːt/
致敬 (zhìjìng)

an act, statement, or gift given to show respect, gratitude, or admiration

"The award was a tribute to his years of service."

"奖项是对他多年服务的致敬。" (Jiǎngxiàng shì duì tā duōnián fúwù de zhìjìng.)
trigger definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈtrɪɡər/
触发 (chufa)

To cause something to happen or start, often suddenly.

"The loud noise triggered the alarm system."

"大声的噪音触发了警报系统。" (Dàshēng de zàoyīn chùfāle jǐngbào xìtǒng.)
triggers definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
ˈtrɪɡərz
引发 (yinfa)

To cause or initiate something to happen

"Air pollution triggers chronic diseases."

"空气污染引发了慢性疾病。" (Kōngqì wūrǎn yǐnfa le mànxìng jíbìng.)
trillion definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈtrɪl.jən/
万亿 (wanyi)

a number equal to 1,000 billion, or 10^12

"The company's worth has risen to over a trillion dollars."

"公司的价值已经超过了一万亿美元。" (Gongsi de jiazhi yijing chao guo le yi wanyi meiyuan.)
Trim definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Trim

verb B2
/trɪm/

to cut away small parts to make something neat, tidy, or the right size

"I need to trim the video to remove the awkward pause at the end."

trio definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈtriː.oʊ/
三人组 (san ren zu)

A group of three people or things, especially in music or performance.

"The jazz trio played beautifully at the concert."

"爵士三重奏在音乐会中演奏得非常精彩。" (Jue shi san chong zou zai yin yue hui zhong yan zou de fei chang jing cai.)
triumph definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈtraɪʌmf/
胜利 (shengli)

a great victory or achievement

"Winning the championship was a moment of triumph for the team."

"赢得冠军是球队的一次胜利时刻。" (Yíng dé guànjūn shì qiú duì de yī cì shèng lì shíkè.)
adjective B2
/traɪˈʌmfənt/
得胜的; 高兴的 (déshèng de; gāoxìng de)

having won a battle or contest; rejoicing as a result of success

"The team was triumphant after winning the championship."

"团队在赢得锦标赛后感到欢欣鼓舞。" (tuánduì zài yíngdé jǐnbiāosài hòu gǎndào huānxīng gǔwǔ)
adjective B2
/ˈtrɪviəl/
琐碎 (suǒsuì)

Of little value or importance.

"He often gets upset over the most trivial matters."

"他经常为最琐碎的事情而烦恼。" (Tā jīngcháng wèi zuì suǒsuì de shìqíng ér fánnǎo.)