Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

goal-oriented definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ɡəʊl ɔːˈrɪəntɪd/
目标导向 (mùbiāo dǎoxiàng)

Focused on achieving specific objectives or targets; driven by clear aims.

"Being goal-oriented is crucial for achieving success."

"目标导向是成功的关键。" (Mùbiāo dǎoxiàng shì chénggōng de guānjiàn.)
noun B2
/ɡoʊl ˈsɛt.ɪŋ/
目标设定 (mùbiāo shèdìng)

The process of identifying something that you want to accomplish and establishing measurable objectives to achieve it.

"Effective goal-setting helps individuals stay focused and motivated."

"有效的目标设定帮助个人保持专注和动力。" (Yǒuxiào de mùbiāo shèdìng bāngzhù gèrén bǎochí zhuānhù hé dònglì.)
Gold fish definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ɡoʊld fɪʃ/
金鱼 (jinyu)

a small ornamental freshwater fish with golden or orange coloration, commonly kept as a pet

"The goldfish swam in circles around its glass bowl."

"金鱼在玻璃鱼缸里绕圈游动。" (jinyu zai boli yugang li raoyuan youdong)
Gold ring definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ɡoʊld rɪŋ/
金戒指 (jin jie zhi)

a circular band of gold worn as jewelry, typically on a finger

"He gave her a beautiful gold ring for their anniversary."

"他为他们的周年纪念送给了她一枚漂亮的金戒指。" (Ta wei tamen de zhou nian jinian song gei le ta yi mei piaoliang de jin jie zhi.)
Goods train definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ɡʊdz treɪn/
货运列车 (huòyùn lièchē)

a train designed to transport cargo and freight rather than passengers

"The long goods train carried containers from the port to the inland depot."

"长货运列车从港口到内陆仓库运输集装箱。" (cháng huòyùn lièchē cóng gǎngkǒu dào nèilù cāngkù yùnshū jízhuāngxiāng.)
noun B2
/ˈɡuːs.ber.i/
醋栗 (cù lì)

a small round green or red berry that grows on a thorny bush

"Gooseberries are rich in vitamin C and make excellent jams."

"醋栗富含维生素C,并可制成美味的果酱。" (cù lì fù hán wéishēngsù C, bìng kě zhì chéng měiwèi de guǒjiàng)
govern definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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govern

verb B2
/ˈɡʌv.ən/

to control, direct, or strongly influence the actions and behavior of others, especially through laws or authority

"The country is governed by a coalition of parties."

governance definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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governance

noun B2
/ˈɡʌvərnəns/

the action or manner of governing a state, organization, or people

"Good governance is key to building a strong, prosperous nation."

governor definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈɡʌvərnər/
州长 (zhouzhang)

An official appointed or elected to govern a state, territory, or organization.

"The governor addressed the citizens about the upcoming election."

"州长向公民们讲述了即将来临的选举。" (Zhōuzhǎng xiàng gōngmínmen jiǎngshùle jíjiāng láilín de xuǎnjǔ.)
Gown definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ɡaʊn/
礼服 (lifu)

a long dress, typically worn on formal occasions; a loose robe worn for comfort or in professional settings

"She looked elegant in her evening gown at the graduation ceremony."

"她在毕业典礼上穿着晚礼服,看起来很优雅。" (Ta zai biyedianli shang chuanzhuo wan lifu kan qilai hen youya.)
grace definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ɡreɪs/
优雅, 优美 (yōuyǎ, yōuměi)

simple elegance or refined movement; goodwill and kindness

"She moved with grace across the stage."

"她优雅地走过舞台。" (Tā yōuyǎ de zǒu guò wǔtái.)
adjective B2
/ˈɡreɪs.fəl/
优雅的; 平滑的; 精致的; 具有优美的动作或举止 (yōuyǎ de; pínghuá de; jīngzhì de; jùyǒu yōuměi de dòngzuò huò jǔzhǐ)

elegant; smooth; refined; having beauty of movement or manner

"The dancer moved with graceful elegance."

"舞者优雅地移动。" (Wǔzhě yōuyǎ de yídòng.)
adjective B2
/ˈɡreɪʃəs/
亲切 (qīnqiè)

Courteous, kind, and pleasant, especially to someone of lower status.

"The hostess was very gracious to all her guests."

"女主人对所有客人都很亲切。" (nǚ zhǔrén duì suǒyǒu kèren dōu hěn qīnqiè.)
gradual definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈɡrædʒ.u.əl/
逐渐的; 逐步的; 进步的; (zhújiàn de; zhúbù de; jìnbù de;)

happening slowly over time; step by step; progressive;

"The gradual change in weather was barely noticeable."

"天气的渐变几乎没有引起注意。" (Tiānsì de jiànbìan jīhū méiyǒu yǐnqǐ zhùyì.)
graduated definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈɡrædʒuˌeɪtɪd/
刻度 / 分级的 (kèdù / fēnjí de)

Arranged in steps, levels, or stages; having completed a course of study and received a degree

"The scientist used a graduated cylinder to measure the liquid precisely."

"科学家使用了一个刻度量筒来精确地测量液体。" (Kēxuéjiā shǐyòngle yīgè kèdù liàngtǒng lái jīngquè dì cèliàng yètǐ.)
Grain definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ɡreɪn/
谷物 (gǔwù)

a small hard seed of a cereal plant such as wheat or rice; a tiny particle of a substance

"A grain of rice fell off the plate."

"一粒米从盘子里掉了下来。" (Yī lì mǐ cóng pánzi lǐ diàole xiàlái.)
Gram definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ɡræm/
鹰嘴豆 (yīngzuǐdòu)

chickpea; a leguminous plant and its edible seed

"She cooked gram curry for lunch today."

"她今天为午餐做了鹰嘴豆咖喱。" (Tā jīntiān wèi wǔcān zuòle yīngzuǐdòu gālí.)
grant definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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grant

verb B2
/ɡrænt/

To give or allow something, usually in an official or formal way.

"The university granted him a scholarship for his excellent results."

Graphic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈɡræf.ɪk/

Relating to visual art, especially involving drawing, design, or vivid description.

"The movie contained graphic scenes of violence."

graphics definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈɡræfɪks/
图形 (tuxing)

visual images, designs, or drawings used to convey information or artistic expression

"The website uses stunning graphics to attract visitors."

"该网站使用令人惊叹的图形来吸引访客。" (Gāi wǎngzhàn shǐyòng lìng rén jīngtàn de túxíng lái xīyǐn fǎngkè.)
grasp definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ɡrɑːsp/
牢牢抓住或完全理解 (lao lao zhua zhu huo wan quan li jie)

to take hold of something firmly or to understand something completely

"He grasped the handle tightly."

"他紧紧抓住了把手。" (Ta jin jin zhua zhu le ba shou.)
Grass-hopper definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈɡræs.hɒp.ər/
蚱蜢 (zhà měng)

a jumping insect with long hind legs that feeds on grass and plants

"The grasshopper jumped from one leaf to another."

"蚱蜢从一片叶子跳到另一片。" (Zhà měng cóng yī piàn yèzi tiàodào lìng yī piàn.)
adjective B2
/ˈɡræs.i/
草的 (gelaxi)

covered with grass; resembling grass in color; green like grass

"The grassy field stretched as far as the eye could see."

"长满青草的田地一直延伸到视线尽头。" (changmanqingcaodetiandiyizhiyanshendishixianjintou)
noun B2
/ˈɡreɪt.fəl.nəs/
感恩 (gǎn'ēn)

the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for kindness

"She expressed her gratefulness to the doctors who saved her life."

"她向那些救了她命的医生表达了感恩之情。" (tā xiàng nàxiē jiùle tā mìng de yīshēng biǎodále gǎn'ēn zhī qíng.)
gratitude definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈɡrætɪˌtjuːd/
感恩 (gan'en)

The quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and return kindness.

"She expressed her gratitude to the team for their support."

"她对团队的支持表达了感恩之情。" (Ta dui tuandui de zhichi biaodale gan'en zhiqing.)
Grave definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, adjective B2
/ɡreɪv/
坟墓 (fénmù)

A place where someone is buried; also used to describe something serious or solemn.

"He visited his grandfather's grave every year."

"他每年都会去拜访他祖父的坟墓。" (Tā měi nián dōu huì qù bàifǎng tā zǔfù de fénmù.)
Graveyard definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈɡreɪv.jɑːrd/
墓地 (mùdì)

an area of land set aside for burial of the dead; a cemetery

"The old graveyard near the church dates back to the 18th century."

"靠近教堂的老墓地可以追溯到18世纪。" (Kàojìn jiàotáng de lǎo mùdì kěyǐ zhuī sù dào 18 shìjì.)
gravity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈɡrævəti/

The natural force that attracts objects toward the center of the earth; seriousness or importance.

"Gravity keeps us from floating into space."

verb B2
/ɡreɪz/
幸福 (xìngfú)

To feed on grass; to touch or scrape lightly while passing.

"The cows graze in the meadow every morning."

"当她收到奖项时,她无法掩饰她的幸福。" (Dāng tā shōudào jiǎngxiàng shí, tā wúfǎ yǎnshì tā de xìngfú.)
noun/verb B2
/ˈɡreɪzɪŋ/
吃草 (chī cǎo)

The act of animals eating grass in a field; also lightly touching or scraping against something.

"Cows were grazing peacefully in the meadow."

"奶牛们在草地上安静地吃草。" (Nǎiniúmen zài cǎodì shàng ānjìng de chī cǎo.)
noun B2
/ɡriːd/
贪婪 (tanlan)

intense and selfish desire for something, especially wealth, power, or food

"His greed for money led him to make unethical business decisions."

"他对金钱的贪婪让他做出了不道德的商业决策。" (Ta dui jinqian de tanlan rang ta zuochu le budaode de shangye juece.)
Green Chili definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ɡriːn ˈtʃɪl.i/
青辣椒 (qīng làjiāo)

unripe chili pepper that is green in color and has a spicy taste

"She added chopped green chili to the salad for extra heat."

"她将切好的青椒加到沙拉中,以增加辣味。" (Tā jiāng qiē hǎo de qīngjiāo jiā dào shālā zhōng, yǐ zēngjiā là wèi.)
green energy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌɡriːn ˈen.ə.dʒi/
绿色能源 (lüse nengyuan)

Energy derived from renewable sources that have minimal environmental impact.

"Green energy reduces environmental harm."

"绿色能源减少了环境破坏。" (Lüse nengyuan jianshao le huanjing pohuai.)
greenhouse definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈɡriːnhaʊs/
温室 (wenshi)

a glass building used for growing plants, especially in cold climates

"The farmers built a large greenhouse to grow tomatoes in the winter."

"农民们建造了一个大温室,用来在冬天种植番茄。" (Nóngmínmen jiànzàole yīgè dà wēnshì, yòng lái zài dōngtiān zhòngzhí fānqié.)
greenhouse effect definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
ˈɡriːn.haʊs ɪˌfɛkt
温室效应 (wēnshì xiàoyìng)

The trapping of the sun's warmth in a planet's lower atmosphere due to the greater transparency of the atmosphere to visible radiation from the sun than to infrared radiation emitted from the planet's surface.

"The greenhouse effect is increasing global temperatures."

"温室效应正在增加全球温度。" (Wēnshì xiàoyìng zhèngzài zēngjiā quánqiú wēndù.)
Greens definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ɡriːnz/
绿叶蔬菜 (lvye shucai)

Leafy vegetables such as spinach, lettuce, and cabbage

"Eating greens is important for good health."

"吃绿色蔬菜对健康很重要。" (Chi lǜ yè shū cài duì jiàn kāng hěn zhòng yào.)
grid definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ɡrɪd/
网格 (wangge)

a network of lines that cross each other to form a series of squares or rectangles

"The map is overlaid on a grid to help identify locations."

"地图被叠加在网格上,以帮助识别位置。" (Ditu bei diejia zai wangge shang, yi bangzhu shibie weizhi.)
Grief definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ɡriːf/
悲伤 (bēishāng)

Deep sorrow, especially caused by someone's death.

"She was overcome with grief after her father's passing."

"她在父亲去世后充满了悲伤。" (Tā zài fùqīn qùshì hòu chōngmǎnle bēishāng.)
verb B2
/ɡriːv/
悲伤 (bēi shāng)

To feel or cause deep sorrow, especially due to someone's death.

"She continues to grieve the loss of her best friend."

"她继续为失去最好的朋友而悲伤。" (Tā jìxù wèi shīqù zuì hǎo de péngyǒu ér bēi shāng.)
adjective B2
/ɡrɪm/
严峻 (yanjun)

very serious or gloomy in appearance or outlook

"The future looked grim after the disaster."

"灾难之后,未来看起来非常严峻。" (Zainan zhihou, weilai kan qilai feichang yanjun.)
grin definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb, noun B2
/ɡrɪn/
露出牙齿笑,通常是开心的笑 (lùchū yáchǐ xiào, tōngcháng shì kāixīn de xiào)

to smile broadly, often showing teeth

"She grinned happily at the good news."

"她高兴地露出牙齿笑着听到好消息。" (Tā gāoxìng de lùchū yáchǐ xiào zhe tīng dào hǎo xiāoxī.)
grind definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ɡraɪnd/
研磨 (yánmó)

to break something into small pieces or powder by pressing or crushing it

"She grinds the coffee beans every morning for fresh coffee."

"她每天早上研磨咖啡豆来做新鲜咖啡。" (Tā měitiān zǎoshang yánmó kāfēi dòu lái zuò xīnxiān kāfēi.)
Grip definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ɡrɪp/
抓住 (zhuazhu)

to hold something tightly or firmly

"He gripped the steering wheel tightly."

"他紧握着方向盘。" (Tā jǐn wò zhe fāngxiàng pán.)
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groom

verb B2
/ɡruːm/

to clean, brush, and care for the appearance of someone or something

"She spends hours grooming her dog every week."

gross definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ɡroʊs/
恶心的 / 粗俗的 (èxīn de / cūsú de)

extremely unpleasant or disgusting; total before deductions

"He thought the food looked gross, but it tasted fine."

"他觉得食物看起来恶心,但味道还不错。" (Tā juéde shíwù kàn qǐlái èxīn, dàn wèidào hái bùcuò.)
groundbreaking definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
ˈɡraʊndˌbreɪ.kɪŋ
突破性的 (tūpòxìng de)

Innovative and pioneering; introducing new ideas or methods that change conventional approaches.

"The company introduced a groundbreaking technology."

"公司引入了一项突破性的技术。" (Gōngsī yǐnrù le yī xiàng tūpòxìng de jìshù.)
grounded definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈɡraʊndɪd/
脚踏实地 (jiǎo tà shí dì)

Well balanced and sensible; having a sound basis in reality or fact.

"Staying grounded during difficult situations helps with resilience."

"在困难的情况下保持脚踏实地有助于增强韧性。" (Zài kùnnán de qíngkuàng xià bǎochí jiǎo tà shí dì yǒu zhù yú zēngqiáng rènxìng.)
growth mindset definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ɡroʊθ ˈmaɪnd.sɛt/
成长心态 (chéngzhǎng xīntài)

A mindset that believes in learning, developing, and improving skills.

"A growth mindset helps individuals embrace challenges."

"成长心态帮助个人迎接挑战。" (Chéngzhǎng xīntài bāngzhù gèrén yíngjiē tiǎozhàn.)
verb B2
/ˈɡrʌmbəl/
抱怨 (bàoyuàn)

to complain quietly or in a low voice

"She often grumbles about the traffic."

"她常常抱怨交通。" (Tā chángcháng bàoyuàn jiāotōng.)
adjective B2
/ˈɡrʌm.pi/
脾气坏的; 易怒的; (píqì huài de; yì nù de;)

bad-tempered and irritable; easily annoyed

"He was grumpy all morning because he didn't sleep well."

"他整个早上都很脾气坏,因为他睡得不好。" (Tā zhěnggè zǎoshang dōu hěn píqì huài, yīnwèi tā shuì dé bù hǎo.)