Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

back up definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
phrasal verb A2
/bæk ʌp/
支持;备份;后退 (zhichi; beifen; houtui)

to support or help someone; to make a copy of data for safety; to move backward

"Please back up your files before updating the system."

"在更新系统之前,请备份你的文件。" (Zai gengxin xitong zhiqian, qing beifen ni de wenjian)
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noun A2
/ˈbækɡraʊnd/
背景 (beijǐng)

the circumstances, environment, or past history of a person or thing; the part behind the main subject in an image

"She comes from a strong academic background."

"她来自一个强大的学术背景。" (Tā láizì yīgè qiángdà de xuéshù bèijǐng.)
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adverb A2
/ˈbækwərdz/
向后 (xiang hou)

Toward the back or in the reverse direction.

"He accidentally fell backwards into the chair."

"他不小心倒退到椅子里。" (Ta bu xiaoxin daotui dao yizi li.)
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adverb A2
/ˈbædli/
糟糕 (zaogao)

in a way that is not good; poorly or severely

"He performed badly in the exam."

"他在考试中表现得很差。" (Ta zai kao shi zhong biao xian de hen cha.)
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verb A2
/beɪk/
(kǎo)

to cook food using dry heat, usually in an oven

"She baked a cake for her friend's birthday."

"她为她朋友的生日烤了一个蛋糕。" (Tā wèi tā péngyǒu de shēngrì kǎo le yīgè dàngāo.)
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noun A2
/ˈbæləns/
平衡 (pingheng)

a state where different elements are equal or in the correct proportions

"Work-life balance is important for health."

"工作与生活的平衡对健康至关重要。" (gongzuo yu shenghuo de pingheng dui jiankang zhiguan zhongyao.)
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noun A2
/bæˈleɪ/
芭蕾舞 (bā léi wǔ)

a highly stylized and artistic form of dance

"She has trained for years in classical ballet."

"她已经训练多年了,专攻古典芭蕾舞。" (Tā yǐjīng xùnliàn duōnián le, zhuān gōng gǔdiǎn bālěiwǔ.)
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noun/verb A2
/bəˈluːn/
气球 (qìqiú)

A small bag made of thin rubber or similar material that can be inflated with air or gas; as a verb, to expand rapidly.

"The children played with a red balloon at the party."

"孩子们在聚会上玩了一个红色的气球。" (Háizimen zài jùhuì shàng wánle yīgè hóngsè de qìqiú.)
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noun A2
/bænd/
乐队 (yue dui)

a group of musicians who play music together

"The band performed live at the concert."

"乐队在音乐会上现场表演。" (Yue dui zai yinyuehui shang xianchang biaoyan.)
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noun, verb A2
/bɑːr/
酒吧, 阻止 (jiuba, zuzhi)

a counter where drinks are served; to prevent or block

"They decided to meet at the bar after work."

"他们决定下班后在吧见面。" (Tamen jueding xiaban hou zai ba jianmian.)
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noun, verb A2
/beɪs/
基础 (jichu)

The lowest part or foundation of something; or to establish something upon.

"The company is based in London."

"公司总部位于伦敦。" (Gōngsī zǒngbù wèiyú lúndūn.)
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noun A2
/ˈbeɪsˌbɔːl/
棒球 (bangqiu)

a sport in which two teams try to score runs by hitting a ball and running around bases

"He loves watching baseball games on TV."

"他喜欢在电视上观看棒球比赛。" (Tā xǐhuān zài diànshì shàng guānkàn bàngqiú bǐsài.)
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adjective A2
/ˈbeɪsɪk/
基本的 (jiben de)

forming the most important or simplest part of something

"She taught me the basic rules of chess."

"她教会了我国际象棋的基本规则。" (Ta jiaohui le wo guojixiangqi de jiben guize.)
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noun A2
/ˈbæskɪt/
篮子 (lanzi)

a container made of woven materials used for carrying or storing things

"She carried the apples in a basket."

"她把苹果放在篮子里。" (Ta ba pingguo fang zai lanzi li.)
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noun A2
/ˈbæskɪtbɔːl/

a game played by two teams who try to score points by throwing a ball through a hoop

"He loves playing basketball with his friends."

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noun A2
/bæt/
球棒 (qiú bàng)

a wooden or metal club used to hit a ball in sports like baseball or cricket

"He swung the bat and hit the ball hard."

"他挥动球棒,用力击打了球。" (Tā huī dòng qiú bàng, yòng lì jī dǎ le qiú.)
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noun A2
/bɑːθ/
浴缸 (yùgāng)

an act of washing the body in water; or the container used for this purpose

"She took a long bath after work."

"她在工作后洗了一个长浴缸。" (Tā zài gōngzuò hòu xǐle yīgè cháng yùgāng.)
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noun A2
/ˈbætəri/
电池 (diànchí)

A device that stores and provides electrical energy; also refers to a group of similar things or repeated blows.

"The phone battery ran out after a long day."

"手机电池在长时间使用后耗尽了。" (Shǒujī diànchí zài cháng shíjiān shǐyòng hòu hàojìnle.)
battle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/verb A2
/ˈbætəl/
战斗 (zhàndòu)

A fight between armed forces or a struggle to achieve or resist something.

"The soldiers prepared for the final battle."

"士兵们为最后的战斗做好了准备。" (Shìbīng men wèi zuìhòu de zhàndòu zuòhǎo le zhǔnbèi.)
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noun A2
/biːn/
(dou)

A seed that is eaten as a vegetable or used to make food products.

"She cooked a pot of bean soup."

"她做了一锅豆汤。" (Ta zuo le yi guo dou tang.)
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verb, noun A2
/bɛər/
忍受 / 熊 (renshou / xiong)

to carry, endure, or give birth to; also refers to a large wild animal

"She could not bear the pain any longer."

"她再也无法忍受痛苦。" (Ta zai ye wu fa renshou tongku.)
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verb A2
/biːt/
击打, 打败 (jī dǎ, dǎ bài)

to hit repeatedly or to defeat someone in a competition

"The champion managed to beat his rival in the final match."

"冠军在最后一场比赛中击败了他的对手。" (Guàn jūn zài zuì hòu yī chǎng bǐ sài zhōng jī bài le tā de duì shǒu.)
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adverb A2
/ˈbjuːtɪfəli/
优美地 (youmei de)

in a beautiful or pleasing manner; excellently or skillfully

"She sang beautifully at the concert."

"她在音乐会上唱得很优美。" (ta zai yinyuehui shang chang de hen youmei)
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noun A2
/ˈbjuːti/
美丽 (meili)

a combination of qualities that please the senses or mind

"The beauty of the sunset took her breath away."

"夕阳的美丽让她屏住了呼吸。" (Xiyang de meili rang ta ping zhu le huxi.)
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noun A2
/biː/
蜜蜂 (mìfēng)

a flying insect that collects nectar and produces honey

"A bee landed on the flower to collect nectar."

"一只蜜蜂落在花上收集花蜜。" (Yī zhī mìfēng luò zài huā shàng shōují huāmì.)
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noun A2
/biːf/
牛肉 (niúròu)

the flesh of a cow, bull, or ox, used as food; also a complaint or dispute

"He ordered a plate of grilled beef for dinner."

"他为晚餐点了一盘烤牛肉。" (Tā wèi wǎncān diǎle yī pán kǎo niúròu.)
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noun A2
/bɪər/
啤酒 (píjiǔ)

An alcoholic drink made from yeast-fermented malt flavored with hops.

"He ordered a glass of cold beer at the bar."

"他在酒吧点了一杯冰凉的啤酒。" (Tā zài jiǔba diǎnle yī bēi bīngliáng de píjiǔ.)
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verb A2
/bɛɡ/
乞求 / 请求 (qǐqiú / qǐngqiú)

to ask for something earnestly or desperately

"The child begged his mother for a toy."

"孩子恳求妈妈给他买玩具。" (Háizi kěnqiú māmā gěi tā mǎi wánjù.)
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verb A2
/bɪˈheɪv/
表现 (biǎo xiàn)

To act or conduct oneself in a particular way.

"Children should learn how to behave in public."

"孩子们应该学习如何在公众场合表现。" (háizimen yīnggāi xuéxí rúhé zài gōngzhòng chǎnghé biǎoxiàn.)
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noun/verb A2
/ˈbiːɪŋ/
存在 (cúnzài)

Existence; the state of living; a living creature.

"Kindness is part of being human."

"善良是人类存在的一部分。" (Shànliáng shì rénlèi cúnzài de yī bùfen.)
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Bell

noun A2
/bɛl/

a hollow object, usually made of metal, that makes a ringing sound when struck

"The school bell rang loudly at noon."

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verb A2
/bɪˈlɒŋ/
属于 (shǔyú)

to be in the right place or to be a member of a group

"She felt she truly belonged to the team."

"她觉得她真的属于这个团队。" (Tā juédé tā zhēn de shǔyú zhège tuánduì.)
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preposition A2
/bɪˈloʊ/
下面 (xiàmiàn)

At a lower level or position than something else.

"The basement is below the ground floor."

"地下室在一楼下面。" (Dìxiàshì zài yī lóu xiàmiàn.)
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Belt

noun A2
/bɛlt/

a strip of material worn around the waist to support clothes or as decoration

"He tightened his belt before leaving for work."

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noun A2
/bɛntʃ/
长椅 (changyi)

a long seat for several people, typically made of wood or stone

"They sat on the park bench watching the sunset."

"他们坐在公园的长椅上,看着日落。" (Tāmen zuò zài gōngyuán de chángyǐ shàng, kànzhe rìluò.)
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noun/verb A2
/ˈbɛnɪfɪt/
利益 / 好处 (lìyì / hǎochù)

an advantage, profit, or good effect; to receive help or an advantage

"Employees benefit from the company’s health insurance program."

"员工从公司的健康保险计划中获益。" (yuángōng cóng gōngsī de jiànkāng bǎoxiǎn jìhuà zhōng huòyì.)
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preposition A2
/bɪˈsaɪd/
在...旁边 (zai...pangbian)

next to or at the side of someone or something

"She sat beside her best friend during the ceremony."

"她在仪式期间坐在她最好的朋友旁边。" (Ta zai yishi qijian zuo zai ta zuihao de pengyou pangbian.)
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adverb, preposition A2
/bɪˈsaɪdz/
此外 (ciwai)

in addition to; apart from

"Besides English, he also speaks French."

"除了英语,他还会说法语。" (Chule Yingyu, ta hai hui shuo Fayu.)
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verb, noun A2
/bɛt/
下注 (xià zhù)

to risk money or something valuable on the result of a future event

"He likes to bet on football matches."

"他喜欢在足球比赛中下注。" (Tā xǐhuān zài zúqiú bǐsài zhōng xià zhù.)
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preposition, adverb A2
/bɪˈjɒnd/
超出 (chaochu)

at or to the further side of; more than

"The village lies beyond the river."

"这个村庄位于河的另一边。" (Zhe ge cunzhuang weiyu he de ling yi bian.)
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noun A2
/bɪɡ boʊl/
大碗 (da wan)

a large, round, shallow container used for serving food, mixing ingredients, or washing

"She mixed the ingredients in a big bowl."

"她在一个大碗里混合了食材。" (Tā zài yīgè dà wǎn lǐ hùnhéle shícái.)
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Bill

noun A2
/bɪl/

a written statement of money owed for goods or services; also a proposed law presented to a legislature

"He received the electricity bill yesterday."

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noun A2
/ˈbɪljən/

the number 1,000,000,000 (one thousand million)

"The company is worth more than a billion dollars."

Birth definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun A2
/bɜːrθ/
出生 (chūshēng)

the process of being born; the start of life

"The birth of a child brings joy to the whole family."

"孩子的出生给整个家庭带来喜悦。" (Háizi de chūshēng gěi zhěnggè jiātíng dàilái xǐyuè.)
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noun A2
/ˈbɪs.kɪt/
饼干 (binggan)

a small, hard, dry cake; a cookie

"Children love to eat chocolate biscuits with milk."

"孩子们喜欢吃巧克力饼干配牛奶。" (Háizimen xǐhuān chī qiǎokèlì bǐnggān pèi niúnǎi.)
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verb A2
/baɪt/
(yǎo)

to cut or tear something with the teeth

"The dog tried to bite the stranger."

"狗试图咬陌生人。" (Gǒu shìtú yǎo mòshēngrén.)
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verb A2
/bleɪm/
责怪 (zeguai)

to hold someone responsible for a fault or wrong

"He blamed his friend for the mistake."

"他把错误归咎于他的朋友。" (Ta ba cuowu guijiu yu tade pengyou.)
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noun A2
/ˈblæŋ.kɪt/
毯子 (tǎnzi)

A large piece of cloth used for warmth, typically on a bed.

"She pulled the blanket over her shoulders to stay warm."

"她把毯子拉到肩膀上,以保持温暖。" (Tā bǎ tǎnzi lā dào jiānbǎng shàng, yǐ bǎochí wēnnuǎn.)
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blind

adjective A2
/blaɪnd/

Unable to see because of injury, disease, or a congenital condition.

"He has been blind since birth."

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noun, verb A2
/blɑːk/
封锁 (fengsuo)

A solid piece of hard material; to stop movement or progress.

"The police blocked the road after the accident."

"警察在事故后封锁了道路。" (Jingcha zai shigu hou fengsuo le daolu.)