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B2 adjective /əˈbrʌpt/

abrupt

突然
Meaning
Sudden or unexpected, often without warning.
Example
The car came to an abrupt stop in the middle of the road.
汽车在路中间急停。
B2 noun /mɒsk/

mosque

清真寺
Meaning
A Muslim place of worship.
Example
They gathered at the mosque for the Friday prayer.
他们在清真寺集会进行星期五的祷告。
B2 noun /ˈwɑː.ʃər mæn/

Washer man

洗衣工
Meaning
a person whose job is to wash clothes and linens for others
Example
The washer man collected dirty clothes from every household in the village.
洗衣工从村庄的每个家庭收集脏衣服。
B2 noun /ˈrem.ə.di/

Remedy

药物;治疗;补救办法
Meaning
a medicine or treatment for a disease; a solution to a problem
Example
This herbal remedy helps with headaches.
这种草药治疗有助于缓解头痛。
B2 noun /ˈpɜr.mə.nəns/

Permanence

持久性
Meaning
the state or quality of lasting or remaining unchanged indefinitely; enduring nature
Example
The permanence of the stone monument impressed all visitors.
石雕纪念碑的永久性给所有参观者留下了深刻的印象。
B2 adjective /dɪsˈɡʌstɪd/

disgusted

厌恶的
Meaning
feeling a strong sense of dislike or revulsion
Example
She was disgusted by the way he treated the animals.
她对他对待动物的方式感到厌恶。
B2 verb /dɪˈprɛs/

depress

压抑
Meaning
To make someone feel sad or without hope; to reduce the level or strength of something.
Example
The gloomy weather tends to depress people.
阴郁的天气常常使人感到抑郁。
B2 noun ˈmoʊ.baɪl sɪˈkjʊr.ə.ti

mobile security

移动安全
Meaning
Protection of mobile devices and the data stored on them from security threats.
Example
Strong mobile security protects personal information.
强大的移动安全保护个人信息。
B2 noun, verb /stɛm/

stem

茎 / 遏制
Meaning
Noun: The main stalk of a plant. Verb: To stop or restrict the flow or development of something.
Example
The gardener cut the stem of the rose; New policies aim to stem the flow of pollution.
园丁剪下了玫瑰的茎;新政策旨在遏制污染的流动。
B2 adjective /ˈbɪtər/

Bitter

苦; 味道强烈; 表现出愤怒和失望
Meaning
having a sharp, pungent taste; feeling or showing anger and disappointment
Example
The medicine had a bitter taste.
药物有苦味。
B2 noun /ˈɡæmblɪŋ/

gambling

赌博
Meaning
the activity of betting money or valuables on an outcome, often involving risk
Example
He got addicted to gambling at the casino.
他在赌场上成瘾于赌博。
B2 adjective /wiː/

wee

非常小
Meaning
very small in size; tiny
Example
She gave me a wee smile before leaving.
她在离开之前给了我一个小小的微笑。
B2 noun /ˈsaɪkloʊn/

cyclone

气旋
Meaning
a large-scale air mass that rotates around a strong center of low atmospheric pressure; a violent tropical storm
Example
The cyclone caused severe flooding along the coast.
气旋在沿海地区造成了严重的洪水。
B2 noun ˌrɛstəˈreɪʃən

restoration

修复
Meaning
The process of returning something to its former condition.
Example
The restoration of the forest began after decades of neglect.
森林的修复开始于数十年的忽视之后。
B2 adjective ˈɡrædʒ.u.əl

gradual

渐进的
Meaning
Taking place or progressing slowly or by degrees.
Example
Gradual changes are more sustainable.
渐进的变化更具可持续性。
B2 noun, verb /rɪər/

rear

后面 / 抚养
Meaning
the back part of something; to bring up or raise children or animals
Example
The mother cat reared her kittens in a quiet corner.
母猫在安静的角落里抚养她的猫仔。
B2 adjective /ˈpreɪz.wɜː.ði/

Praiseworthy

值得赞扬
Meaning
deserving praise; commendable; admirable
Example
Her charitable work is truly praiseworthy.
她的慈善工作确实值得赞扬。
B2 verb ˈfɔːr.mjə.leɪt

formulate

制定
Meaning
To create or develop a plan or idea clearly and specifically, to construct an idea or strategy clearly.
Example
The company must formulate a strategy for expansion.
公司必须制定扩展策略。
B2 noun /ˈwɪd.oʊ/

Widow

寡妇
Meaning
a woman whose husband has died and who has not married again
Example
The widow received support from her family and community.
寡妇得到了她的家人和社区的支持。
B2 verb /dɪˈspætʃ/

dispatch

派遣
Meaning
to send off to a destination or for a purpose
Example
The company dispatched aid to the flood victims.
公司向洪水受害者派遣了援助。
B2 adverb /ɪkˈstɛnsɪvli/

extensively

广泛地
Meaning
in a thorough or wide-ranging manner
Example
She traveled extensively across Europe for her research.
她为她的研究广泛地旅行了欧洲。
B2 noun /soʊl/

Sole

脚底; 鞋底
Meaning
the bottom part of the foot; the bottom part of a shoe
Example
I have a blister on the sole of my foot.
我的脚底有个水泡。
B2 adjective /slɪk/

slick

光滑的
Meaning
Smooth, clever, or efficient, often in a way that seems superficial.
Example
He gave a slick presentation to impress the investors.
他做了一个光滑的演示,以打动投资者。
B2 adjective /ˈvʌl.ɡər/

Vulgar

粗俗; 粗鲁; 不文雅;
Meaning
lacking sophistication or good taste; crude and offensive in language or behavior
Example
His vulgar language offended everyone at the dinner party.
他的粗俗语言冒犯了晚宴上的所有人。
B2 verb /kənˈsiːv/

conceive

构思, 怀孕
Meaning
to form or imagine an idea in the mind; to become pregnant
Example
It is hard to conceive how such an idea could succeed.
很难想象这样的想法如何能够成功。
B2 verb /ˈruːɪn/

ruin

毁灭
Meaning
to destroy or damage beyond repair; to spoil completely
Example
Heavy rain could ruin our picnic plans.
大雨可能会毁掉我们的野餐计划。
B2 noun /kənˈsɛnt/

consent

同意
Meaning
permission for something to happen or agreement to do something
Example
She gave her consent before the operation.
她在手术前给了她的同意。
B2 noun /krɑk pɑt/

Crock pot

慢炖锅
Meaning
an electric cooking pot that cooks food slowly at low temperatures
Example
I put the chicken and vegetables in the crock pot before going to work.
我在上班前把鸡肉和蔬菜放入慢炖锅中。
B2 verb /ˈflʌrɪʃ/

flourish

Meaning
To grow or develop in a healthy or successful way.
Example
Her business began to flourish after she introduced online sales.
B2 verb /ˈtʃɛrɪʃ/

cherish

珍惜
Meaning
To hold something dear, to love and protect, or to keep a hope or memory alive.
Example
She cherishes the memories of her childhood home.
她珍惜她童年的家园的回忆。
B2 adjective /ˌmiː.diˈiː.vəl/

medieval

中世纪的
Meaning
Relating to the Middle Ages, the period in European history from about the 5th to the 15th century.
Example
The castle is a famous medieval monument.
这座城堡是一个著名的中世纪纪念碑。
B2 noun /təˈreɪn/

terrain

地形
Meaning
a stretch of land, especially with regard to its physical features
Example
The soldiers had to cross rough terrain during the mission.
士兵们必须在任务期间穿越艰难的地形。
B2 noun ˈɛmpəθi

empathy

同理心
Meaning
The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.
Example
Empathy helps students connect with society.
同理心帮助学生与社会建立联系。
B2 noun /ˈlɪn.ən/

linen

麻布织物
Meaning
A strong cloth made from the fibers of the flax plant, or items made from this cloth such as sheets or clothing.
Example
She bought new linen curtains for the living room.
她为客厅买了新的麻布窗帘。
B2 noun /ˈpen.ʃən/

Pension

养老金
Meaning
a regular payment made to someone who is no longer working because of age or disability
Example
After retirement, he receives a monthly pension from the company.
退休后,他从公司领取每月养老金。
B2 verb kəˈlæbəreɪt

collaborate

合作
Meaning
To work jointly with others, especially in an intellectual endeavor; cooperate.
Example
Volunteers often collaborate with local organizations.
志愿者经常与当地组织合作。
B2 noun /ˈmɜːrsi/

Mercy

仁慈
Meaning
Compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone whom it is in one's power to punish
Example
The judge showed mercy and gave him a lighter sentence.
法官展现了仁慈,并给了他更轻的判决。
B2 noun /ˈaɪ.bɔːl/

Eyeball

眼球
Meaning
the round part of the eye within the eyelids and socket
Example
The doctor examined his eyeball carefully.
医生仔细检查了他的眼球。
B2 noun /ˈælkəhɒlɪzəm/

alcoholism

酗酒症
Meaning
A chronic disease characterized by uncontrolled drinking and preoccupation with alcohol.
Example
His alcoholism affected both his health and his family life.
他的酗酒症影响了他的健康和家庭生活。
B2 noun /wæks ˈkændəl/

Wax-candle

蜡烛
Meaning
a cylinder of wax with a wick through it that burns to give light
Example
We lit a wax candle during the power outage.
在停电期间我们点燃了一支蜡烛
B2 noun/verb /pɜːrk/

perk

福利
Meaning
A benefit or advantage associated with a job; or to become more lively or cheerful.
Example
One of the perks of working here is free lunch every Friday.
在这里工作的一项福利是每周五免费午餐。
B2 noun ˈænsɛstərz

Ancestors

祖先
Meaning
A person from whom one is descended; a forefather.
Example
The family tree shows the names of all ancestors.
家谱显示所有祖先的名字。
B2 noun /ˈɛksələns/

excellence

卓越
Meaning
the quality of being outstanding or extremely good
Example
The school is known for its academic excellence.
这所学校因其学术卓越而闻名。
B2 noun/verb /swɑːmp/

swamp

沼泽
Meaning
An area of low-lying, uncultivated ground where water collects; a bog or marsh.
Example
The village was built near a swamp.
村庄建在一个沼泽附近。
B2 noun /ʌnˈkɒnʃəsnəs/

unconsciousness

无意识
Meaning
the state of being unaware of and unable to respond to one's surroundings
Example
After the accident, he was in a state of unconsciousness for several hours.
事故后,他昏迷了几个小时。
B2 verb /ˈbrɪdʒɪŋ/

bridging

建设桥梁,建立连接
Meaning
The action of building a bridge over something; connecting or reducing the distance between two things.
Example
The new initiative is bridging the gap between urban and rural development.
新举措正在缩小城市与乡村发展的差距。
B2 adverb /ˈden.sli/

densely

密集地
Meaning
In a closely compacted or crowded manner.
Example
The area is densely covered with trees.
这个区域密集地覆盖着树木。
B2 noun /aɪˈdiː/

id

身份证件
Meaning
identification; a document or number used to prove who someone is
Example
Please show your ID at the entrance.
请在入口处出示你的身份证件。
B2 verb /ˈrendər/

render

提供
Meaning
to provide or give; to make or cause to become
Example
The artist renders the scene beautifully.
艺术家美丽地渲染了场景。
B2 adjective /ˈtrʌst.wɜː.ði/

Trustworthy

可信
Meaning
able to be relied on as honest or truthful; deserving of trust
Example
He is a trustworthy friend who always keeps his promises.
他是一个值得信赖的朋友,总是遵守诺言。
B2 adjective /ˈrɑː.ki/

Rocky

崎岖的; 不稳定的; 困难的
Meaning
full of rocks; unsteady; difficult
Example
The rocky path made hiking difficult for the tourists.
崎岖的小路让游客们的远足变得困难。
B2 noun /əˈluːmɪnəm/

aluminum

Meaning
a lightweight silvery metal used for making cans, foils, and other items
Example
The airplane body is made of strong but light aluminum.
飞机的机身是用强度高但重量轻的铝制成的。
B2 noun /ˈædvərtaɪzər/

advertiser

广告商
Meaning
a person or company that advertises a product, service, or event
Example
The advertiser paid millions for a Super Bowl commercial spot.
广告商为超级碗广告位置支付了数百万。
B2 adjective /ˈkræŋki/

cranky

脾气暴躁
Meaning
bad-tempered, easily annoyed, or irritable
Example
The child gets cranky when he is hungry.
当孩子饿了时,他会变得脾气暴躁。
B2 verb /ˈnɒmɪneɪt/

nominate

提名
Meaning
to propose someone for a position or award
Example
The committee decided to nominate her for the award.
委员会决定提名她获得奖项。
B2 adjective /kəˈreɪdʒəs/

Courageous

勇敢的; 无畏的; 在面对危险时展现勇气
Meaning
brave; fearless; showing courage in the face of danger
Example
The courageous firefighter rescued the family from the burning building.
勇敢的消防员从燃烧的建筑物中救出了家庭。
B2 adjective /keɪˈɒtɪk/

Chaotic

混乱的; 无秩序的
Meaning
in a state of complete confusion and disorder
Example
The situation became chaotic after the announcement.
情况在公告后变得混乱。
B2 verb /ˈmeməraɪz/

memorize

记住
Meaning
to learn something by heart; to commit to memory
Example
Students need to memorize important formulas for the exam.
学生需要记住重要的公式以备考试。
B2 verb /doʊz/

doze

打盹
Meaning
To sleep lightly for a short time.
Example
He dozed off while reading the book.
他在读书时打了个盹。
B2 noun /ˈfeð.ər/

Feather

鸟羽毛
Meaning
one of the light structures that cover a bird's body
Example
The peacock has beautiful colorful feathers.
孔雀有美丽的五彩斑斓的羽毛。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈsteɪbəl/

Unstable

不稳定
Meaning
likely to change; not steady or secure; unsteady
Example
The unstable economy made people worried about their jobs.
不稳定的经济让人们担心他们的工作。
B2 adverb /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪkli/

economically

经济地
Meaning
in a way that relates to economics or is efficient and not wasteful.
Example
The company is trying to operate more economically this year.
公司今年努力以更经济的方式运营。
B2 adjective /ɪkˈskluːdɪd/

Excluded

被排除; 被孤立
Meaning
not included; left out; barred from participation
Example
He felt excluded from the group activities and conversations.
他感到被排除在小组活动和对话之外。
B2 noun /pɔːrtʃ/

porch

门廊
Meaning
a covered area at the entrance of a building, often with a roof and open sides
Example
We sat on the porch and enjoyed the evening breeze.
我们坐在门廊上,享受晚风。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈriːzənəbəl/

unreasonable

不合理的
Meaning
not guided by reason or fairness; excessive or extreme beyond what is acceptable
Example
The manager made an unreasonable demand that no one could realistically meet.
经理提出了一个不合理的要求。
B2 adjective /poʊˈɛt.ɪk/

poetic

诗意的
Meaning
having qualities of poetry; expressive, beautiful, or imaginative
Example
Her speech had a poetic rhythm that captivated the audience.
她的演讲有着一种诗意的节奏,吸引了听众。
B2 adjective /əˈfen.sɪv/

Offensive

冒犯的; 侮辱的; 攻击性的
Meaning
causing displeasure or resentment; insulting; aggressive
Example
His offensive remarks hurt everyone's feelings.
他的冒犯言论伤害了每个人的感情。
B2 adjective, verb (past) /səˈspɛndɪd/

suspended

暂停
Meaning
Temporarily not allowed, stopped, or hanging.
Example
He was suspended from school for a week.
他因为一周被暂停上学。
B2 verb /ˈreɪn.dʒɪŋ/

ranging

波动
Meaning
Extending or varying between limits.
Example
The temperatures are ranging from 15 to 30 degrees this week.
本周气温在15到30度之间波动。
B2 verb /əˈweɪkən/

awaken

唤醒
Meaning
to stop sleeping; to cause to become aware
Example
The loud noise awakened the entire neighborhood.
大声的噪音唤醒了整个邻里。
B2 noun/verb jiːldz

yields

产量
Meaning
The amount of agricultural produce harvested per unit of land area.
Example
Crop yields have declined due to extreme weather.
农作物的产量因极端天气而下降。
B2 noun ɪkˈspænʃən

expansion

扩展
Meaning
The action of becoming larger or more extensive; growth or development.
Example
Volunteering helps in the expansion of social networks.
志愿服务有助于社交网络的扩展。
B2 noun /kroʊ/

Crow

乌鸦
Meaning
a large black bird known for its intelligence and harsh call
Example
The crow cawed loudly from the tree branch.
乌鸦从树枝上大声地叫。
B2 noun /ˈdɪɡ.nə.ti/

Dignity

尊严,尊重,自尊
Meaning
the state of being worthy of honor or respect; composure and self-respect
Example
Despite facing hardships, she maintained her dignity throughout the ordeal.
尽管面临困难,她在整个考验过程中保持了尊严。
B2 noun /ˈɜː.dʒən.si/

Urgency

紧急
Meaning
the quality of requiring immediate action or attention; pressing importance
Example
The urgency of the situation required immediate medical attention.
情况的紧急性要求立即的医疗关注。
B2 noun /saɪˈkaɪətri/

psychiatry

精神病学
Meaning
the branch of medicine focused on the study and treatment of mental illness
Example
She decided to study psychiatry to help people with mental health issues.
她决定学习精神病学,帮助有心理健康问题的人。
B2 noun /ˈven.juː/

Venue

场地
Meaning
a place where an event or activity takes place
Example
The wedding venue was beautifully decorated.
婚礼场地被精美装饰。
B2 noun /əˈmɛnətiz/

amenities

便利设施
Meaning
useful or pleasant facilities and services provided for comfort or convenience
Example
The hotel offers modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi and a swimming pool.
这家酒店提供现代化的便利设施,如免费Wi-Fi和游泳池。
B2 noun /ˌvɛrɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

verification

验证
Meaning
The process of establishing the truth, accuracy, or validity of something.
Example
The bank requires verification of identity before opening an account.
银行在开设账户之前需要进行身份验证。
B2 verb /ˈhezɪteɪt/

hesitate

犹豫
Meaning
to pause before acting; to be uncertain about what to do
Example
Don't hesitate to ask for help.
不要犹豫,随时寻求帮助。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈfɪə.ri.ər/

inferior

低级的
Meaning
Of lower quality, rank, or status.
Example
This material is inferior to the one we used before.
这种材料比我们之前用的差。
B2 adjective /ˈfræntɪk/

frantic

疯狂的
Meaning
Extremely anxious, hurried, or out of control due to fear or excitement.
Example
She made a frantic call to her family after the accident.
事故发生后,她紧急给家人打了电话。
B2 adjective /ˈdʒuːsi/

juicy

多汁
Meaning
Full of juice; succulent; also used to describe something exciting or scandalous.
Example
The steak was so juicy that it melted in my mouth.
这块牛排多汁到在我嘴里融化。
B2 noun /ˈkʌlprɪt/

culprit

罪犯
Meaning
a person who is responsible for a crime or misdeed
Example
The police caught the culprit behind the robbery.
警察抓住了抢劫案背后的罪犯。
B2 verb /pəˈreɪd/

parade

阅兵, 展示
Meaning
to march in a procession; to display publicly; to show off
Example
The soldiers paraded through the streets on Independence Day.
士兵们在独立日游行中阅兵。
B2 adverb /mɪdst/

Midst

在中间; 在...之中
Meaning
in the middle of; among
Example
She stood in the midst of the crowd.
她站在人群中间。
B2 noun /ˈfɛə(r)nɪs/

fairness

公平
Meaning
the quality of being free from bias, favoritism, or injustice
Example
She always strives for fairness in her decisions.
她总是努力在决策中保持公平。
B2 noun /ˈkʌmbæk/

comeback

东山再起
Meaning
A return to a former status or success after a period of decline.
Example
The singer made a remarkable comeback after years of silence.
歌手在沉默多年后取得了显著的东山再起。
B2 adjective /ˈneɪ.bər.ɪŋ/

Neighbouring

邻近的; 相邻的; 邻接的
Meaning
situated next to or very near; adjacent; bordering
Example
We often visit our neighbouring countries for trade.
我们经常访问我们的邻国进行贸易。
B2 noun /ˈpriː.tɛns/ or /prɪˈtɛns/

pretense

伪装, 假象
Meaning
A false appearance or claim; an act of pretending.
Example
His kindness was only a pretense to gain trust.
他的友善只是为了赢得信任的伪装。
B2 noun prɛsˈtiːʒ

prestige

声望
Meaning
Widespread respect and admiration felt for someone or something on the basis of a perception of their achievements or quality.
Example
The university has gained international prestige for its research.
这所大学因其研究而获得了国际声誉。
B2 verb /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ/

engaging

参与
Meaning
Participating or becoming involved in; occupying or attracting someone's interest or attention.
Example
Engaging youth in education is essential.
让年轻人参与教育至关重要。
B2 verb /ˈdɪkteɪt/

dictate

口述
Meaning
to say words aloud for someone to write down; to give orders
Example
The boss dictates letters to his secretary.
老板给他的秘书口述信件。
B2 verb ˈeksɪkjuːt

execute

执行
Meaning
To carry out or put into effect a plan, order, or course of action.
Example
NASA plans to execute the mission in three phases.
NASA计划在三个阶段执行任务。
B2 noun /bɑnd/

Bond

纽带; 债券
Meaning
a close connection joining two or more people; a certificate of debt issued by a government or corporation
Example
The strong bond between the mother and child was evident.
母亲与孩子之间的强烈纽带是显而易见的。
B2 adjective /kənˈdɪʃ.ən.əl/

Conditional

有条件的; 依赖于条件
Meaning
dependent on certain conditions; not absolute
Example
The job offer is conditional upon passing the background check.
工作机会取决于通过背景调查。
B2 noun məˈtæb.əl.ɪ.zəm

metabolism

代谢
Meaning
The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.
Example
Exercise boosts metabolism and burns calories.
锻炼能提高代谢并燃烧卡路里。
B2 adjective /ʌnˌkənˈfɜːmd/

Unconfirmed

未确认; 未验证;
Meaning
not confirmed as true or definite; not verified or substantiated
Example
The report remains unconfirmed until we receive official verification.
报告在我们收到官方验证之前保持未确认状态。
B2 verb /ɪnˈtɛnsɪfaɪ/

intensify

加强
Meaning
To make something stronger, more extreme, or more forceful.
Example
The storm is expected to intensify overnight.
预计风暴将在一夜之间加剧。
B2 adjective, adverb /ˈlɒŋ taɪm/

long-time

长期的
Meaning
lasting or existing for a long period of time; having continued for many years
Example
She is a long-time friend of my family.
她是我家长期的朋友。
B2 adjective /əˈbjuːsɪv/

abusive

侮辱性的 / 造成身体或口头伤害
Meaning
extremely offensive or insulting; involving physical or verbal harm
Example
She left her job because of her abusive boss.
她因为她那位虐待的老板而离开了工作。
B2 noun /fəˈnɒmɪnən/

phenomenon

现象
Meaning
an observable event, fact, or occurrence, often unusual or remarkable
Example
The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon.
北极光是自然现象。
B2 verb /saɪt/

cite

引用
Meaning
to quote; to mention as an example or proof
Example
The lawyer cites relevant case law.
律师引用相关案例法。
B2 verb /niːl/

kneel

下跪
Meaning
to go down on one's knees; to rest on the knees
Example
The knight knelt before the king.
骑士在国王面前跪下。
B2 adjective /ˈnoʊtəbl/

notable

显著
Meaning
worthy of attention or notice; remarkable
Example
She made a notable contribution to the project.
她对这个项目做出了显著的贡献。
B2 verb /sweɪ/

sway

摇摆
Meaning
To move or cause to move slowly or rhythmically back and forth; to influence someone's opinion or decision.
Example
The trees swayed gently in the breeze.
树木在微风中轻轻摇曳。
B2 verb /ɪmˈbɑːrk/

embark

开始
Meaning
to begin a journey, project, or activity
Example
She decided to embark on a new career in medicine.
她决定开始医学领域的新事业。
B2 adjective /slæk/

slack

松弛
Meaning
not tight, firm, or busy; lacking tension or activity
Example
Business is slack during the rainy season.
在雨季生意很清淡。
B2 adjective /ˌsen.tɪˈmen.təl/

Sentimental

多愁善感的
Meaning
having tender feelings; being emotional about memories or experiences
Example
She became sentimental when looking at old family photographs.
她看着旧的家庭照片时变得多愁善感。
B2 phrase teɪk ˈpɜː.sən.əl.i

take personally

把事情看得很个人化
Meaning
To interpret someone's words or actions as a personal attack or criticism.
Example
Don't take it personally, he didn't mean to upset you.
不要太在意,他并没有想要惹你生气。
B2 noun /vɒlˈkæn.ɪk ɪˈrʌp.ʃən/

volcanic eruption

火山爆发
Meaning
The discharge of lava, ash, and gases from a volcano.
Example
The volcanic eruption covered the town in ash.
火山爆发将城市覆盖在灰烬中。
B2 noun /ˈlɪvər/

liver

肝脏
Meaning
a large organ in the body that cleans the blood and produces bile to help digest food.
Example
The liver plays a vital role in removing toxins from the body.
肝脏在清除体内毒素中起着至关重要的作用。
B2 noun /ˈskændəl/

scandal

丑闻
Meaning
an event or action that causes public outrage or damage to one's reputation
Example
The politician's affair became a public scandal.
那位政治家的私 affair 成为了公共丑闻。
B2 noun /ˈzaɪləfoʊn/

Xylophone

木琴
Meaning
a percussion instrument consisting of wooden bars that are struck with mallets to produce musical tones
Example
The children enjoyed playing the colorful xylophone in music class.
孩子们在音乐课上很喜欢玩颜色鲜艳的木琴。
B2 noun/verb /ɡʌt/

gut

胃 / 勇气
Meaning
The stomach or belly; also used for courage, instinct, or to remove the inside of something.
Example
He had the guts to stand up for his beliefs.
他有勇气捍卫自己的信念。
B2 noun /ˈbeə.rər/

Bearer

持有者;文件持有者
Meaning
a person who carries or brings something; holder of a document
Example
The bearer of this message must deliver it quickly.
这个信息的持有者必须快速送达它。
B2 verb /ɪnˈsʌlt/

insult

侮辱
Meaning
to speak or act in a way that hurts someone's feelings or shows disrespect
Example
He felt insulted by her rude comments.
他因她的粗鲁评论而感到被侮辱。
B2 adjective /ˈwɒntɪŋ/

wanting

不足
Meaning
Lacking or deficient in quality or quantity.
Example
His explanation was wanting in clarity.
他的解释缺乏清晰度。
B2 noun wɪnd ˈen.ə.dʒi

wind energy

风能
Meaning
Energy generated from wind using wind turbines to convert kinetic energy into electrical power.
Example
Wind energy is harnessed in Masdar City.
风能在马斯达尔市得到利用。
B2 adjective /bliːk/

bleak

阴郁的
Meaning
cold, miserable, or without hope
Example
The future seemed bleak after the economic downturn.
经济衰退后,未来显得阴郁。
B2 noun /ˈfræɡ.mənt/

Fragment

碎片; 片段;
Meaning
a small part broken or separated off something; an incomplete or isolated portion
Example
Archaeologists found fragments of ancient pottery buried in the soil.
考古学家在土壤中发现了古代陶器的碎片。