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B2 verb /əbˈzɔːrb/

absorb

吸收
Meaning
to take in or soak up a liquid, energy, or information
Example
The sponge absorbed all the water.
海绵吸收了所有的水。
B2 adjective /ˈhevənli/

Heavenly

天上的; 神圣的; 美味的
Meaning
relating to heaven; extremely pleasant or beautiful
Example
The chocolate cake had a heavenly taste that melted in my mouth.
巧克力蛋糕有一种天上的味道，在我口中融化了。
B2 noun /ˈpesɪˌmɪzəm/

pessimism

悲观主义
Meaning
A tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe the worst will happen.
Example
Her constant pessimism made it hard to stay optimistic.
她的悲观主义让保持乐观变得很困难。
B2 adverb /ˈhoʊli/

Wholly

完全; 完全地
Meaning
Entirely; completely; to the full extent
Example
I am wholly committed to this project.
我完全致力于这个项目。
B2 adverb /ɪkˈskluːsɪvli/

exclusively

专门
Meaning
only; not shared with others
Example
This service is available exclusively to premium members.
此服务仅限于高级会员。
B2 adjective ˌtek.nəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl

technological

技术的
Meaning
Relating to or involving technology, especially scientific technology.
Example
Technological advancements enable futuristic projects.
技术进步使未来的项目成为可能。
B2 verb /rɪˈvɜːs/

reverse

反转
Meaning
to change something to the opposite direction, position, or result
Example
She quickly reversed the car out of the driveway.
她迅速把车从车道上倒了出来。
B2 noun /ˈtɜr.mər.ɪk/

Turmeric

姜黄
Meaning
A bright yellow spice powder made from the root of a tropical plant, used in cooking and medicine
Example
Add turmeric to the curry for color and flavor.
在咖喱中加入姜黄，以增加色彩和味道。
B2 adjective /ˈluː.nər/

Lunar

月球的
Meaning
relating to the moon; of or concerning the moon
Example
The lunar eclipse was visible last night.
月食昨晚可见。
B2 verb /səbˈmɪt/

submit

提交
Meaning
to present for consideration; to surrender; to yield
Example
Please submit your assignment by Friday.
请在周五之前提交您的作业。
B2 verb /ˌriːprəˈdjuːs/

reproduce

再生产, 繁殖
Meaning
To make a copy of something; to generate offspring.
Example
Many animals reproduce rapidly in favorable conditions.
许多动物在有利的条件下快速繁殖。
B2 noun /ˈspɒnsəʃɪp/

sponsorship

赞助
Meaning
the act of supporting an event, activity, person, or organization financially or through other resources
Example
The event was made possible due to the sponsorship of several big companies.
由于几家大公司的赞助，活动得以举行。
B2 noun /ˈækjərəsi/

Accuracy

准确性; 精确度
Meaning
the quality of being correct or precise; exactness
Example
The accuracy of the measurements is very important.
测量的准确性非常重要。
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 ˈwaɪdspred

widespread

广泛
Meaning
Found or distributed over a large area or number of people.
Example
The effects of climate change are widespread across the globe.
气候变化的影响在全球范围内广泛存在。
B2 noun/adjective /ˈmɪnətʃər/ or /ˈmɪniətʃʊr/

miniature

微型版本
Meaning
a very small version of something; small in scale or size
Example
The artist created a miniature model of the castle.
艺术家制作了一个城堡的微型模型。
B2 noun /sərˈkʌmfərəns/

circumference

周长
Meaning
the distance around the edge of a circle
Example
The teacher asked us to calculate the circumference of the circle.
老师让我们计算圆的周长。
B2 noun ˈkɛmɪkəl weɪst

chemical waste

化学废料
Meaning
Waste material from industrial or laboratory processes that contains harmful chemicals.
Example
Chemical waste pollutes water bodies.
化学废料污染水体。
B2 verb /əˈsɛmbəl/

assemble

集合
Meaning
to gather or bring together in one place
Example
The students assembled in the hall for the meeting.
学生们为了会议在大厅里集合。
B2 noun /hɜːb/ (US) /hɜːb/ or /ɜːb/

herb

草药
Meaning
a plant used for flavoring food, medicine, or perfume
Example
Basil is a popular herb used in Italian cuisine.
罗勒是意大利料理中常用的草药。
B2 noun /ˈɔːɡən/

organ

器官
Meaning
a part of the body that performs a specific function
Example
The heart is an important organ in the human body.
心脏是人体重要的器官。
B2 verb /ˈstræŋɡəl/

strangle

Meaning
to kill or stop someone or something by squeezing the throat or restricting flow
Example
The villain tried to strangle his opponent in the dark alley.
B2 noun /ˈɡeɪt.weɪ/

Gateway

入口; 大门
Meaning
an entrance or opening that provides access to a place; a means of achieving a particular state or condition
Example
The ancient stone gateway served as the entrance to the magnificent palace.
古老的石门作为通往宏伟宫殿的入口。
B2 adjective /ˈɛəri/

airy

通风的
Meaning
Spacious and well-ventilated; light and breezy.
Example
The new apartment is bright and airy.
这间新公寓明亮且通风。
B2 noun /ˈsiː.krə.si/

Secrecy

保密
Meaning
the practice of keeping something secret; the state of being kept hidden
Example
The project was conducted in complete secrecy.
该项目是在完全保密的情况下进行的。
B2 adjective /kəʊˈɒpərətɪv/

cooperative

合作的
Meaning
willing to work or act together with others for a common purpose
Example
She was very cooperative during the interview process.
她在面试过程中非常合作。
B2 noun ˈbleɪzə

blazer

西装外套
Meaning
A coloured jacket worn by members of a club, team, or school as part of a uniform.
Example
He looked sharp in his navy blue blazer at the event.
他在活动中穿着海军蓝色的西装外套，看起来很时尚。
B2 noun /ˈhaʊs boʊt/

House boat

房船
Meaning
a boat that has been designed or modified to be used primarily as a home
Example
They spent their vacation on a beautiful house boat in the lake.
他们在湖上的美丽房船上度过了假期。
B2 noun /ˈɛθɪk/

ethic

伦理
Meaning
a set of moral principles, especially ones relating to a particular group, system, or profession
Example
He has a strong work ethic and always meets deadlines.
他有很强的工作伦理，总是能按时完成任务。
B2 noun /ˈten.ʃən/

Tension

紧张
Meaning
mental or emotional strain; a strained state or condition
Example
The deadline created a lot of tension in the office.
截止日期在办公室造成了很大的紧张。
B2 noun /ˈwel.wɪʃ.ər/

Well-wisher

祝愿者
Meaning
a person who desires happiness or success for another
Example
Many well-wishers came to congratulate her on her graduation.
许多祝愿者来祝贺她毕业。
B2 verb /ˌdɪskəˈnɛkt/

disconnect

Meaning
to detach or separate from a connection or source
Example
Please disconnect the charger from the power outlet.
B2 adjective /fəˈɡɪv.ɪŋ/

Forgiving

宽容
Meaning
ready and willing to forgive; merciful; lenient
Example
She has a forgiving nature and rarely holds grudges.
她有宽容的天性，几乎不记仇。
B2 adjective /ˈstuː.di.əs/

Studious

学霸; 专心学习
Meaning
characterized by diligent study; devoted to learning
Example
She is a studious student who spends hours in the library.
她是一个学霸，常常在图书馆待上好几个小时。
B2 noun /ɪˈliːt/ or /eɪˈliːt/

elite

精英
Meaning
A select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities.
Example
Only the elite were invited to the exclusive event.
只有精英才被邀请参加独家活动。
B2 adverb /ˈʌltəmətli/

ultimately

最终
Meaning
in the end, after everything else
Example
Ultimately, we decided to go ahead with the project.
最终，我们决定继续推进该项目。
B2 noun /ˈsɪmptəm/

symptom

症状
Meaning
a sign or indication of something, especially of an illness
Example
Fever is a common symptom of the flu.
发烧是流感的常见症状。
B2 adverb /ˈblʌnt.li/

Bluntly

直言不讳; 直率地
Meaning
in a direct way without trying to be polite; frankly
Example
He told her bluntly that she was wrong.
他直接告诉她她错了。
B2 adjective /ˈædɪkwət/

adequate

足够
Meaning
sufficient or acceptable in quality or quantity
Example
The food was adequate for the small group.
食物足够适合小组。
B2 noun /brɑːnz/

bronze

铜
Meaning
a metal made by combining copper and tin, often used for statues and medals
Example
The statue was made of solid bronze.
这座雕像是由坚固的铜制成的。
B2 verb /ˌriː.ɪnˈfɔːrs/

reinforce

加固
Meaning
To strengthen or support something with additional material, people, or effort.
Example
The teacher used examples to reinforce the lesson.
老师使用示例来加固这节课。
B2 noun /leɪs/

Lace

花边
Meaning
a delicate fabric made of yarn or thread in an open weblike pattern; a cord or string for fastening
Example
She wore a beautiful dress decorated with intricate lace patterns.
她穿着一件精美的衣服，装饰着复杂的花边图案。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈseɪn/

insane

疯狂
Meaning
mentally ill; extremely foolish or unreasonable
Example
The idea of jumping off the cliff seemed insane.
从悬崖上跳下的想法显得疯狂。
B2 noun ˌriːfɔːˈreɪʃən

reforestation

重新造林
Meaning
The natural or intentional restocking of existing forests and woodlands that have been depleted.
Example
Reforestation efforts are crucial to restoring ecosystems.
重新造林的努力对恢复生态系统至关重要。
B2 noun/verb /ˈbrækɪt/

bracket

金属支架
Meaning
A support attached to a wall for holding something; also, to group things together.
Example
The shelf was held up by a strong metal bracket.
架子被一个强大的金属支架支撑。
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 /hʌt/

hut

小屋
Meaning
a small simple shelter or house
Example
They lived in a small wooden hut near the river.
他们住在靠近河流的一个小木屋里。
B2 adverb /ˈmen.tə.li/

Mentally

心理上
Meaning
relating to the mind; in terms of mental processes
Example
She was mentally preparing herself for the exam.
她正在为考试做心理准备。
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 noun/verb rɪˈfɔːm

reform

改革
Meaning
Make changes in (something, typically a social, political, or economic institution or practice) in order to improve it.
Example
Reform in the education system was a priority.
教育系统的改革是优先事项。
B2 noun /sɪˈver.ə.ti/

Severity

严重性; 严厉; 强度
Meaning
the quality of being extremely serious or harsh; intensity of something bad
Example
The severity of the storm caused widespread damage across the city.
风暴的严重性在整个城市造成了广泛的破坏。
B2 noun /ɪnˈdʌstriəl ˌrɛvəˈluːʃən/

Industrial Revolution

工业革命
Meaning
The rapid development of industry that occurred in Britain in the late 18th and 19th centuries, brought about by the introduction of machinery and characterized by the use of steam power and the growth of factories.
Example
The Industrial Revolution marked a shift in production processes.
工业革命标志着生产过程的变革。
B2 noun /kənˈtɛmpt/

contempt

Meaning
a strong feeling of dislike and lack of respect towards someone or something
Example
He spoke with contempt about the corrupt officials.
B2 adjective /ˈlætər/

latter

第二个
Meaning
the second of two people or things mentioned
Example
Between tea and coffee, I prefer the latter.
在茶和咖啡之间，我更喜欢第二个。
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 noun /ˈleɪzər/

laser

激光
Meaning
a device that emits a concentrated beam of light
Example
The doctor used a laser to perform eye surgery.
医生使用激光进行眼部手术。
B2 noun /ˈsæb.ə.tɑːʒ/

Sabotage

破坏
Meaning
deliberate destruction of equipment or disruption of activities
Example
The factory was shut down due to an act of sabotage.
由于破坏行为，工厂被关闭。
B2 noun /ˌɪmɪˈɡreɪʃən/

immigration

移民
Meaning
the action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country
Example
Immigration policies vary from country to country.
移民政策因国家而异。
B2 adverb /ˈfɔːrmərli/

Formerly

以前; 从前
Meaning
in the past; previously; at an earlier time
Example
The building was formerly a school but is now a community center.
这座建筑以前是学校，但现在是一个社区中心。
B2 adjective /ˈteɪst.ləs/

Tasteless

没有味道
Meaning
lacking flavor; showing poor judgment in style
Example
The soup was completely tasteless and needed more seasoning.
汤完全没有味道，需要更多的调味料。
B2 noun /dɪˈnɒmɪˌneɪtər/

denominator

分母
Meaning
the number below the line in a fraction; a common factor in a situation
Example
In the fraction 3/4, the number 4 is the denominator.
在分数3/4中，数字4是分母。
B2 adjective /kəmˈpoʊzd/

composed

冷静
Meaning
calm and in control of oneself; made up of or formed from
Example
He remained composed even under pressure.
他在压力下依然保持冷静。
B2 adjective /ˈreɪʃəl/

racial

种族的
Meaning
relating to a race of people
Example
Racial equality is an important issue in many societies.
种族平等是许多社会中的一个重要问题。
B2 adjective; verb (past and past participle) /lɜːrnd/

learned

博学的
Meaning
having acquired much knowledge through study; gained knowledge or skill through experience or teaching
Example
She is a learned scholar with deep knowledge of history.
她是一位对历史有深厚了解的博学学者。
B2 adjective /ˈræʃ.ən.əl/

Rational

理性; 合理; 逻辑
Meaning
based on reason and logic; sensible and practical
Example
She made a rational decision based on the available facts.
她根据可用的事实做出了理性的决定。
B2 noun /ˈprɛmɪs/

premise

前提 / 建筑物
Meaning
a statement or idea on which reasoning or an argument is based; also a building or property
Example
His argument was based on a false premise.
他的论点是建立在一个错误的前提上的。
B2 adjective/verb /əˈprɒksɪmət/

approximate

大约的
Meaning
close to the actual but not exact; to estimate or calculate roughly
Example
The cost is approximate and may change later.
这个成本是大约的，之后可能会改变。
B2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪzən/

artisan

工匠
Meaning
a skilled craftsperson who makes things by hand
Example
The artisan crafted a beautiful wooden chair.
工匠制作了一把漂亮的木椅子。
B2 adjective /ˈpɛti/

petty

琐碎
Meaning
Of little importance or trivial; also describes a person overly concerned with small or unimportant matters.
Example
She often gets upset over the most petty things.
她经常为最琐碎的事情感到不安。
B2 noun ɡrɪd

grid

电网
Meaning
A network of interconnected lines or a system for distributing electricity over a wide area.
Example
The national power grid must be upgraded.
国家电网必须升级。
B2 adverb /ɪmˈpeɪʃəntli/

impatiently

不耐烦地
Meaning
in a manner showing annoyance or restlessness due to delay or waiting
Example
She tapped her fingers impatiently while waiting for the reply.
她在等回复时不耐烦地敲着手指。
B2 noun /ɡʌm/

Gum

牙龈; 粘稠物质
Meaning
the firm flesh that surrounds the roots of the teeth; a viscous secretion
Example
The dentist checked her gum for any signs of disease.
牙医检查了她的牙龈，寻找是否有疾病迹象。
B2 verb /ɪˈmɪt/

emit

发射
Meaning
to send out something such as light, heat, sound, or gas
Example
The factory emits smoke into the atmosphere.
工厂将烟雾排放到大气中。
B2 noun /ˈsæksəfoʊn/

Saxophone

萨克斯风
Meaning
a wind musical instrument with a curved metal body and a single reed mouthpiece
Example
The jazz musician played a beautiful solo on his saxophone.
爵士乐手在他的萨克斯风上演奏了一首美妙的独奏。
B2 verb /ˈskræmbəl/

scramble

Meaning
to move or climb quickly using hands and feet; to mix or arrange in a hurried way
Example
The kids scrambled up the hill to catch the kite.
B2 noun /ɔːˈræŋ.ʊˌtæŋ/

Orang-Outang

猩猩
Meaning
a large arboreal ape with long reddish hair, long arms, and hooked hands and feet, native to Borneo and Sumatra
Example
The orangutan swings gracefully through the forest canopy.
猩猩优雅地穿越森林的树冠。
B2 noun /ˈtrænskrɪpt/

transcript

转录本
Meaning
a written or printed version of material originally presented in another medium
Example
The professor asked for a transcript of the meeting.
教授要求提供会议的转录本。
B2 noun /ˌsɛpəˈreɪʃən/

Separation

分离；隔离；拆分
Meaning
the action or state of moving or being moved apart; the division of something into constituent or distinct elements
Example
The separation of the two countries was peaceful.
两个国家的分离是和平的。
B2 noun /ˈveɪ.pər/

Vapour

蒸汽
Meaning
a substance in the form of a gas, especially when it has changed from a liquid or solid state
Example
Water vapour rose from the hot pavement after the rain.
水蒸气在雨后从热的路面上升。
B2 verb /ˈtɑːləreɪt/

tolerate

容忍
Meaning
to accept or endure something unpleasant without complaining; to allow something to exist
Example
I cannot tolerate such rude behavior in my classroom.
我不能容忍在我的课堂上出现如此粗鲁的行为。
B2 noun /ˈspəʊkswɪmən/

spokeswoman

发言人女性
Meaning
a woman who speaks on behalf of a group or organization
Example
The spokeswoman for the company announced the new product.
公司的发言人宣布了新产品。
B2 verb /tʌk/

tuck

塞进
Meaning
to push or fold something neatly into a particular place
Example
She tucked the blanket around the baby to keep him warm.
她把毯子围绕着婴儿，这样他就保持温暖。
B2 adverb /ˌfɜːrðərˈmɔːr/

furthermore

此外
Meaning
Used to introduce an additional point or idea; in addition.
Example
The plan is simple and, furthermore, it is affordable.
这个计划很简单，此外，它也很实惠。
B2 noun /ɪkˈses/

Excess

过剩; 多余
Meaning
an amount of something that is more than necessary, permitted, or desirable
Example
The excess food from the party was donated to the local shelter.
派对剩余的食物被捐赠给了当地的庇护所。
B2 noun /skʌl/

Skull

头骨
Meaning
the bony framework of the head that protects the brain
Example
The doctor examined the skull X-ray carefully.
医生仔细检查了头骨的X光片。
B2 noun /pʌŋk/

punk

朋克
Meaning
a type of popular music, or the culture associated with it, characterized by loud, fast rhythms and rebellious attitudes
Example
He’s always been into punk music and fashion.
他一直对朋克音乐和时尚感兴趣。
B2 noun /ˈsɜːr.tən.ti/

Certainty

确定性
Meaning
firm conviction that something is the case; the quality of being reliably true
Example
We can say with certainty that the project will be completed on time.
我们可以确定地说，项目将按时完成。
B2 adjective /ˈtrɪviəl/

trivial

琐碎
Meaning
Of little value or importance.
Example
He often gets upset over the most trivial matters.
他经常为最琐碎的事情而烦恼。
B2 noun /kənˈdʒes.tʃən/

congestion

交通堵塞
Meaning
A situation in which a place is too blocked or crowded, causing difficulties.
Example
Urban congestion leads to longer travel times.
城市交通堵塞导致了更长的旅行时间。
B2 noun /ˈɡlæmər/

glamor

魅力
Meaning
An attractive or exciting quality that makes something or someone appealing.
Example
The glamor of city life attracts many young people.
城市生活的魅力吸引了许多年轻人。
B2 verb /smæʃ/

smash

打破
Meaning
to break something into pieces violently
Example
She smashed the glass in frustration.
她因沮喪而摔碎了玻璃。
B2 verb /ɪnˈfɜːr/

infer

Meaning
to conclude or deduce something from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements
Example
From his silence, I inferred that he was not happy with the decision.
B2 adjective /dɪˈvɔːrst/

divorced

离婚
Meaning
No longer married because the marriage has been legally dissolved.
Example
She has been divorced for five years.
她已经离婚五年了。
B2 noun ˈterɪtəri

territory

领土
Meaning
An area of land under the jurisdiction of a ruler or state.
Example
The king expanded his territory.
国王扩展了他的领土。
B2 noun /ˌæbəˈlɪʃən/

abolition

废除
Meaning
the act of formally ending or eliminating a system, practice, or institution
Example
The abolition of slavery was a major milestone in human rights history.
废除奴隶制是人权历史上的一个重要里程碑。
B2 noun /fɛər/

fare

车费
Meaning
the money paid for a journey on public transport; also food or treatment provided
Example
The bus fare to the city center is five dollars.
到市中心的公交车费是五美元。
B2 noun /ɡriːf/

Grief

深深的悲伤；痛苦
Meaning
deep sorrow, especially that caused by someone's death; trouble or suffering
Example
The family was overwhelmed with grief after losing their beloved pet.
失去心爱的宠物后，家庭陷入了深深的悲伤。
B2 noun, verb /ˈɑːrkaɪv/

archive

Meaning
A collection of historical documents or records; to store or preserve information for future use.
Example
The library decided to archive all the old manuscripts.
B2 noun /ˈbrɔːd.bænd/

broadband

宽带
Meaning
a high-capacity transmission technique using a wide range of frequencies.
Example
Broadband internet has become a necessity in modern homes.
宽带互联网已成为现代家庭的必需品。
B2 adjective ˌkɒntrəˈdɪktəri

contradictory

矛盾的
Meaning
Mutually opposed or inconsistent; containing elements that oppose each other.
Example
Their views on education are contradictory.
他们关于教育的观点是矛盾的。
B2 noun /əˌdæptəˈbɪləti/

adaptability

适应性
Meaning
The quality of being able to adjust to new conditions or circumstances
Example
Adaptability to changing environments is crucial in business.
适应不断变化的环境在商业中至关重要。
B2 noun /ˈhæn.di.krɑːft/

Handicraft

手工艺
Meaning
an activity involving the making of decorative domestic or other objects with the hands; handmade artistic work
Example
The local market featured beautiful handicrafts made by skilled artisans from the region.
当地市场展示了由该地区熟练工匠制作的美丽手工艺品。
B2 adverb /ˈræp.ɪd.li/

Rapidly

快速地; 迅速
Meaning
at a fast speed; quickly
Example
The company is rapidly expanding into new markets.
公司正在迅速拓展新市场。
B2 verb /ɪnˈdjʊər/

endure

忍受
Meaning
to suffer something difficult or unpleasant patiently
Example
He had to endure years of hardship before achieving success.
他必须忍受多年的困苦，才能取得成功。
B2 verb /ɪɡˈzɜrt/

exert

施加
Meaning
to apply or bring to bear; to use physical or mental effort
Example
He exerted all his strength to lift the heavy box.
他全力以赴抬起沉重的箱子。
B2 noun /proʊˈbeɪʃən/

probation

试用期
Meaning
a period of testing or supervision, especially for offenders or new employees
Example
He was placed on probation for six months.
他被安排了六个月的试用期。
B2 noun /rɪˈfɔːr.mər/

Reformer

改革者
Meaning
a person who works to bring about positive changes in society or institutions
Example
The social reformer dedicated her life to improving education for all children.
社会改革者致力于改善所有儿童的教育。
B2 adjective /ˈed.ɪ.bəl/

Edible

可食用的
Meaning
safe to eat; suitable for consumption
Example
Only edible mushrooms should be used in cooking.
仅应使用可食用的蘑菇进行烹饪。
B2 verb /tɔɪl/

Toil

辛苦工作
Meaning
to work extremely hard for long periods
Example
Farmers toil in the fields from dawn to dusk.
农民从黎明到黄昏在田野里辛勤工作。
B2 noun /ˌæktɪˈveɪʃən/

activation

激活
Meaning
the act of making something start functioning
Example
The activation of the system took longer than expected.
系统的激活比预期的时间更长。
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 adjective /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbl/

disagreeable

令人不悦
Meaning
Unpleasant or offensive; causing discomfort or annoyance.
Example
The weather was cold and disagreeable.
天气寒冷且令人不悦。
B2 adjective /ˈvɜː.bəl/

verbal

口头的，通过文字表达
Meaning
Relating to or in the form of words; spoken rather than written.
Example
Verbal communication is essential in most situations.
口头沟通在大多数情况下是必需的。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈriːdəbl/

unreadable

难以辨认的
Meaning
not able to be read or understood clearly; illegible
Example
The doctor’s handwriting was completely unreadable.
医生的字迹完全难以辨认。
B2 noun /hoʊm ˈdɪstrɪkt/

home district

家乡地区
Meaning
the district where a person was born or originally comes from
Example
He returned to his home district after many years abroad.
他在国外多年后回到了自己的家乡地区。
B2 verb /rɪˈzɛmbəl/

resemble

像
Meaning
to look like or be similar to something or someone
Example
She resembles her mother in both appearance and mannerisms.
她在外貌和举止上都像她母亲。
B2 verb /ˈwɪɡəl/

wiggle

摇动, 扭动
Meaning
To move or cause to move with small rapid movements from side to side.
Example
The baby wiggled happily in her mother's arms.
宝宝在妈妈的怀里高兴地扭动。
B2 noun /taɪˈfuːn/

typhoon

台风
Meaning
a tropical storm in the region of the Indian or western Pacific oceans
Example
The typhoon caused severe flooding in the coastal areas.
台风在沿海地区造成了严重的洪水。
B2 verb /kəˈmɛnd/

commend

表扬
Meaning
to praise formally or officially
Example
The teacher commended the students for their hard work.
老师表扬了学生们的努力。
B2 adjective /ˌmɛtrəˈpɑːlɪtən/

metropolitan

大都市
Meaning
Relating to a large city, its surrounding areas, or its lifestyle.
Example
She moved to a metropolitan area for better job opportunities.
她为了更好的工作机会搬到了大都市区域。
B2 noun /ˌɪnəˈbɪləti/

inability

无能
Meaning
the state of being unable to do something
Example
His inability to make decisions affected his career.
他无法做决定，这影响了他的职业生涯。