B2 noun əˌkjuː.mjəˈleɪ.ʃən

accumulation

积累

Meaning

The gradual gathering or collecting of something over time.

Example

The accumulation of dust affects appliance efficiency.

灰尘的积累影响家用电器的效率。

B2 verb /prɪˈzɜːv/

preserve

保护

Meaning

to keep something in its original state; to protect from harm or decay

Example

We must preserve our natural environment.

我们必须保护我们的自然环境。

B2 noun /ˈmet.roʊ reɪl/

Metro Rail

地铁

Meaning

an underground urban railway system; subway system

Example

The metro rail connects all major areas of the city efficiently.

地铁有效地连接了城市的所有主要区域。

B2 adjective /ˈdaʊt.fəl/

Doubtful

怀疑的; 不确定的; 对某事感到不确定

Meaning

uncertain; questionable; feeling uncertain about something

Example

I am doubtful about the success of this project.

我对这个项目的成功表示怀疑。

B2 adjective /ˈwɜːrθləs/

Worthless

毫无价值的; 无用的

Meaning

having no value; useless

Example

The old computer became worthless after the new software updates.

在新软件更新后，旧电脑变得毫无价值。

B2 verb rɪˈstɔːr

restore

恢复

Meaning

To bring back to a former or original state; to reinstate.

Example

Restoring the tradition of student politics is necessary.

恢复学生政治传统是必要的。

B2 verb /ˈpɒndər/

ponder

深思

Meaning

to think about something carefully

Example

She pondered over the meaning of the poem.

她沉思着诗歌的含义。

B2 verb /spreɪ/

spray

喷洒

Meaning

to apply liquid to something in a fine mist

Example

She sprayed perfume on her wrist before leaving.

她在离开前把香水喷在了手腕上。

B2 noun, verb /ˈblækmeɪl/

blackmail

敲诈

Meaning

the act of demanding money or advantage by threatening to reveal secrets; to force someone to act by using such threats

Example

He tried to blackmail her by threatening to reveal the documents.

他试图用威胁公布文件来敲诈她。

B2 verb /ˈrɛnəˌveɪt/

renovate

翻新

Meaning

to restore something old to a good state or to improve it

Example

They decided to renovate the old house before moving in.

他们决定在搬进之前修复旧房子。

B2 noun /ˈsɪnənɪm/

Synonym

同义词

Meaning

a word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase in the same language

Example

Happy and joyful are synonyms.

幸福和快乐是同义词。

B2 noun /ɪnˈtɛnt/

intent

意图

Meaning

the purpose or reason behind an action; a strong determination to do something

Example

Her intent was to improve the quality of education in the community.

她的意图是提高社区的教育质量。

B2 noun /ˈwɔːl.nʌt/

Walnut

核桃

Meaning

an edible nut with a hard shell and a wrinkled appearance

Example

I love to eat walnuts with honey for breakfast.

我喜欢在早餐时吃蜂蜜核桃。

B2 noun /dɪˈstɪŋk.ʃən/

Distinction

优异; 卓越; 荣誉

Meaning

a difference or contrast between similar things; excellence that sets someone apart; honor or recognition

Example

She graduated with distinction, earning the highest honors in her class.

她以优异的成绩毕业，获得了班级最高荣誉。

B2 noun /ˈep.ɪk/

Epic

史诗

Meaning

a long poem telling of heroic deeds; something heroic or grand in scale

Example

The Iliad is one of the most famous epics in world literature.

《伊利亚特》是世界文学中最著名的史诗之一。

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 /ˈmɪks.tʃər/

Mixture

混合物

Meaning

a combination of different substances or elements

Example

The cake batter is a mixture of flour, eggs, and milk.

蛋糕面糊是面粉、鸡蛋和牛奶的混合物。

B2 noun /kənˈvɪk.ʃən/

conviction

信念

Meaning

A firmly held belief or opinion.

Example

She spoke with conviction, making everyone believe her.

她充满信念地说话，使每个人都相信她。

B2 noun /kəˈroʊnə/

corona

一种类似于冠状的结构；也指太阳的外层大气

Meaning

a crown or crown-like structure; also refers to the outer atmosphere of the sun

Example

The sun's corona was visible during the total solar eclipse.

太阳的日冕在一次全日蚀时可见。

B2 adjective /ˈhɑːrti/

Hearty

热情友好; 丰富而滋养

Meaning

enthusiastic and friendly; substantial and nourishing

Example

He gave us a hearty welcome when we arrived at his home.

当我们到达他家时，他给了我们热情的欢迎。

B2 noun, verb /ˈdeɪ.bjuː/

debut

首演

Meaning

The first public appearance or performance of someone or something.

Example

The young actor made his debut on the big stage.

年轻演员在大舞台上首次亮相。

B2 noun /ˈrɛlɪvəns/

relevance

erecting

建造

Meaning

To build; construct; set up in a vertical position.

Example

The workers were erecting a new building downtown.

工人们正在市中心建设一座新建筑。

B2 noun /ˌærɪˈstɑːkrəsi/

aristocracy

贵族

Meaning

a class of people holding exceptional rank and privileges, especially hereditary nobility

Example

The aristocracy often had influence over political decisions.

贵族往往对政治决策有影响。

B2 noun /stəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Stability

稳定性

Meaning

the state of being stable; firmness; steadiness

Example

Political stability is essential for economic growth.

政治稳定对经济增长至关重要。

B2 noun /ˈdʒɜːr.nəl/

Journal

期刊

Meaning

a newspaper or magazine that deals with a particular subject; a daily record of events

Example

She kept a personal journal to record her thoughts and experiences.

她保持着个人日记，以记录她的想法和经历。

B2 adverb dɪˈlɪb.ər.ət.li

deliberately

故意

Meaning

Consciously and intentionally; on purpose.

Example

The actions were deliberately planned to cause harm.

这些行动是故意计划的，以造成伤害。

B2 noun /ˈsætaɪər/

satire

讽刺

Meaning

The use of humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize people's stupidity or vices.

Example

The play was a brilliant satire on modern politics.

这出戏是对现代政治的精彩讽刺。

B2 verb /ˈpɑːlɪʃ/

polish

擦亮

Meaning

to make smooth and shiny by rubbing; to improve or refine

Example

She needs to polish her shoes before the interview.

她需要在面试前擦亮她的鞋子。

B2 noun /ˌrɛfəˈriː/

referee

裁判

Meaning

a person who oversees a game or match to ensure the rules are followed

Example

The referee stopped the game after a foul.

裁判在犯规后暂停了比赛。

B2 noun /ɑːks/

Ox

牛

Meaning

a large strong animal used for pulling heavy loads or plowing fields

Example

The farmer used an ox to plow the field.

农民用牛耕地。

B2 verb /ˈvæksɪneɪt/

vaccinate

接种

Meaning

to give a vaccine to protect against a disease

Example

Children are usually vaccinated before starting school.

孩子们通常在上学前会接种疫苗。

B2 noun /ˌmɒd.ən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

modernization

现代化

Meaning

The process of adapting something to modern needs or habits.

Example

Modernization of industries reduces pollution.

工业的现代化减少了污染。

B2 verb /ˈpjʊərɪfaɪ/

purify

净化

Meaning

to make clean or pure; to remove impurities

Example

This filter will purify the water effectively.

这个过滤器将有效地净化水。

B2 verb /poʊz/

pose

幸福

Meaning

To assume a particular position, especially for a photograph or display; to present a problem or question.

Example

She posed for a picture in front of the monument.

她在收到奖项时，无法隐藏她的幸福。

B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈskɔːr/

underscore

强调

Meaning

to emphasize or highlight something

Example

The incident underscored the need for better safety measures.

这起事件突显了更好安全措施的必要性。

B2 verb /ɪˈveɪd/

evade

回避

Meaning

To escape or avoid something, especially by cleverness or trickery.

Example

He tried to evade the question by changing the subject.

他通过换话题来回避问题。

B2 noun /stæns/

stance

立场

Meaning

a person's attitude, opinion, or position on an issue

Example

The company took a strong stance on environmental protection.

公司在环境保护问题上采取了强硬立场。

B2 noun /krɪˈeɪtə/

creator

创始人

Meaning

a person who brings something into existence

Example

He is the creator of many successful startups.

他是许多成功初创公司的创始人。

B2 noun /ˈsikwəns/

Sequence

序列

Meaning

a particular order in which related events, movements, or things follow each other; a set of related events, movements, or things that follow each other in a particular order

Example

The dance sequence was perfectly choreographed.

舞蹈序列被完美地编排。

B2 adverb /ˌæksɪˈdɛntəli/

accidentally

偶然地

Meaning

happening by chance or unexpectedly

Example

He accidentally dropped the glass.

他不小心把玻璃杯打翻了。

B2 noun /ˈleɪ.zi.nəs/

Laziness

懒惰

Meaning

the quality of being unwilling to work or use energy; idleness

Example

His laziness prevented him from achieving his goals.

他的懒惰阻止了他实现目标。

B2 noun /ˌbɛnɪˈfɪʃəri/

beneficiary

受益人

Meaning

a person who receives something, especially money or property, from a will or insurance policy

Example

She is the sole beneficiary of her father’s estate.

她是她父亲遗产的唯一受益人。

B2 adverb /ˈleɪ.zɪ.li/

Lazily

懒洋洋地

Meaning

in a way that shows unwillingness to work or use energy; sluggishly

Example

He lazily stretched his arms and yawned in the morning.

他懒洋洋地伸展双臂，早晨打了个哈欠。

B2 noun ˈnɒv.əl.ti

novelty

新颖

Meaning

The quality of being new, original, or unusual; a new or unfamiliar thing or experience.

Example

The novelty of the invention attracted investors.

发明的新颖性吸引了投资者。

B2 verb /daɪ/

dye

染色

Meaning

to change the color of something using a chemical substance

Example

She will dye her hair blonde tomorrow.

她明天会把头发染成金色。

B2 noun /ɡeɪz/

Gaze

定睛凝视；专注地看着某个方向

Meaning

a steady intent look; to look steadily and intently in a particular direction

Example

She met his intense gaze across the crowded room and felt her heart skip a beat.

她穿过拥挤的房间与他那凝视的眼神相遇，感到心跳停了一下。

B2 verb /dʌmp/

dump

草率地丢弃或放下某物

Meaning

to drop or dispose of something carelessly; to end a relationship suddenly

Example

He dumped all the trash into the bin.

他把所有的垃圾都扔进了垃圾桶。

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 /bræɡ/

brag

吹嘘

Meaning

to talk proudly about oneself or one's achievements in an annoying way

Example

He always brags about his expensive car.

他总是夸耀自己昂贵的车。

B2 adverb /ˈwɔːm.li/

Warmly

热情地; 亲切地

Meaning

in a warm manner; with warmth; cordially; affectionately

Example

She welcomed the guests warmly at the door.

她在门口热情地欢迎客人。

B2 noun ˌreɪdɪˈeɪʃən

radiation

辐射

Meaning

The emission of energy as electromagnetic waves or as moving subatomic particles.

Example

Radiation from the sun can be harmful without protection.

太阳的辐射没有保护可能是有害的。

B2 noun /ˈaʊtˌbreɪk/

outbreak

爆发

Meaning

a sudden start or occurrence of something unpleasant, like disease or violence

Example

There was an outbreak of flu in the city.

城市中爆发了流感。

B2 adjective /stəˈtɪstɪkəl/

statistical

统计的

Meaning

relating to the use or analysis of numerical data

Example

The report provides statistical data about population growth.

报告提供了有关人口增长的统计数据。

B2 noun kjuːz

cues

线索

Meaning

Signals or hints from conversation or environment that help understanding

Example

Facial expressions provide cues about a person's emotions.

面部表情提供关于一个人情绪的线索。

B2 adjective /ˈpəʊstwɔːr/

postwar

战后

Meaning

occurring or existing after a war

Example

The postwar period saw significant economic growth.

战后时期见证了显著的经济增长。

B2 noun /wɒsp/

Wasp

黄蜂

Meaning

a flying insect with a yellow and black striped body and a painful sting

Example

The wasp stung me when I disturbed its nest.

当我打扰它的巢时，黄蜂刺伤了我。

B2 noun /əˈtɜːrni/

attorney

律师

Meaning

a person who practices law; a lawyer

Example

She hired an attorney to represent her in court.

她聘请了一位律师来代表她出庭。

B2 noun ədˈvɑːns.mənt

advancement

进步

Meaning

The process of promoting or moving forward; development or improvement in a particular area.

Example

Technological advancement shapes the future.

技术进步塑造了未来。

B2 verb /rɪˈfreɪn/

refrain

避免

Meaning

To hold oneself back from doing something.

Example

Please refrain from smoking in this area.

请勿在此区域内吸烟。

B2 noun /rɒd/

rod

细长的棒子，尤其是金属或木制的

Meaning

a thin straight bar, especially of metal or wood

Example

He used an iron rod to support the structure.

他用铁棒支撑结构。

B2 noun /ˈtɒl.ər.əns/

Tolerance

宽容

Meaning

the ability to accept different opinions or behavior; willingness to allow something to exist

Example

Religious tolerance is important in a diverse society.

宗教宽容在多元化的社会中很重要。

B2 noun (plural) /skræps/

scraps

剩菜

Meaning

Small pieces left over from something; also small fights or quarrels.

Example

The dog ate the scraps from the table.

狗吃了桌子上的剩菜。

B2 noun /ˈliːf.lət/

Leaflet

传单; 宣传单

Meaning

a printed sheet of paper containing information or advertising and usually distributed free

Example

She handed out leaflets about the environmental campaign.

她分发了有关环保运动的传单。

B2 verb ɪmˈpaʊərɪŋ

empowering

授权

Meaning

Giving someone the authority or power to do something; making someone stronger and more confident.

Example

Empowering children can lead to societal progress.

授权儿童可以促进社会进步。

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 noun, verb /striːk/

streak

条纹或线；快速移动至指定方向

Meaning

a long, thin line or mark; to move very quickly in a specified direction

Example

Lightning streaked across the night sky.

闪电划过夜空。

B2 noun /strɪp/

Strip

一条长而窄的布、纸、塑料或其他材料带

Meaning

a long narrow piece of cloth, paper, plastic, or other material

Example

She tore a strip of paper from the notebook.

她从笔记本上撕下一条纸带。

B2 noun /ˈoʊ.dər/

Odour

气味

Meaning

a distinctive smell, especially an unpleasant one

Example

The odour of fresh bread filled the kitchen.

新鲜面包的气味充满了厨房。

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 adjective /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntl/

fundamental

Meaning

forming a necessary base or core; of central importance

Example

Honesty is a fundamental principle of good leadership.

B2 noun /ˈkʌs.tə.mər rɪˈten.ʃən/

Customer Retention

客户保持

Meaning

The ability of a company or product to retain its customers over some specified period.

Example

High customer retention increases business sustainability.

高客户保持率增加了商业可持续性。

B2 noun /prɪˈkɔː.ʃən/

Precaution

预防

Meaning

an action taken in advance to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening

Example

As a precaution, we should bring extra water on the hike.

作为预防措施，我们应该在徒步旅行中带上额外的水。

B2 verb /reɪd/

raid

突袭

Meaning

to attack suddenly; to search and seize

Example

Police raid the illegal gambling house.

警方突袭非法赌博屋。

B2 verb /ˈskætər/

scatter

散播

Meaning

to spread or throw around in different directions

Example

The wind scattered the leaves across the yard.

风把叶子撒到院子里。

B2 adjective /ˈhɪli/

hilly

多丘陵的

Meaning

having many hills; characterized by hills or slopes

Example

The village is located in a beautiful hilly region.

这个村庄位于一个美丽的多丘陵地区。

B2 adjective /ɪˈmætʃʊr/

Immature

不成熟; 未完全发展; 幼稚

Meaning

not fully developed; lacking emotional or intellectual development; childish

Example

His immature behavior during the meeting disappointed everyone.

他在会议中的不成熟行为让大家都很失望。

B2 adjective /ˈspɪr.ɪ.tʃu.əl/

Spiritual

精神的; 宗教的; 神圣的

Meaning

relating to the human spirit or soul; religious or sacred

Example

She found spiritual peace through meditation.

她通过冥想找到了精神的平静。

B2 noun ɔːˈtɒnəmi

autonomy

自治

Meaning

The right or condition of self-government; freedom from external control or influence.

Example

Autonomy was a primary demand.

自治是一个主要的要求。

B2 noun /ˈaɪ.lɪd/

Eyelid

眼皮

Meaning

either of the upper or lower folds of skin that cover the eye when closed

Example

Her eyelids felt heavy with sleep.

她的眼皮因睡意而感到沉重。

B2 verb /ˈɔːdɪt/

audit

审计

Meaning

to examine and verify financial records or accounts officially

Example

The accountant will audit the company's books next month.

会计师将在下个月审计公司的账目。

B2 adjective /æʃ ˈkʌl.ər/

Ash-colour

灰色

Meaning

a grayish color resembling ash

Example

The old building had ash-colour walls that needed painting.

这座旧建筑有灰色的墙壁，需要重新粉刷。

B2 verb /ˈʃɔːrtn/

shorten

缩短

Meaning

To make something shorter in length, duration, or extent

Example

She decided to shorten her speech to fit the time limit.

她决定缩短她的演讲以符合时间限制。

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 noun /ˈvɪɡ.ər/

Vigour

身体力量和健康；努力、能量和热情

Meaning

physical strength and good health; effort, energy, and enthusiasm

Example

She approached her work with renewed vigour after the vacation.

假期后，她以焕然一新的活力投入工作。

B2 noun /ˈkæməˌflɑːʒ/

camouflage

伪装

Meaning

the act of hiding or disguising something by making it blend with its surroundings

Example

The soldiers used camouflage to hide from the enemy.

士兵们使用伪装来躲避敌人。

B2 verb əbˈzɜːrvd

observed

庆祝

Meaning

To celebrate or keep a religious or other festival.

Example

The day is observed annually to raise awareness.

这一天每年庆祝，以提高意识。

B2 adjective /ˈlʌvəbl̩/

loveable

幸福

Meaning

easy to love; endearing or charming

Example

The puppy was so loveable that everyone wanted to hold it.

当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。

B2 adjective /ˌʌnkənˈvɪnsɪŋ/

Unconvincing

不可信

Meaning

failing to persuade or impress; not believable or credible

Example

His excuse for being late was completely unconvincing.

他因迟到而给出的借口完全不可信。

B2 adverb /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntəli/

fundamentally

从根本上

Meaning

in a basic and important way; at the core

Example

The two theories are fundamentally different.

这两个理论从根本上不同。

B2 noun ˈkrɪp.toʊˌkɝː.ən.si

cryptocurrency

加密货币

Meaning

Decentralized digital currency operated using blockchain technology.

Example

Bitcoin is the most popular cryptocurrency in the market.

比特币是市场上最受欢迎的加密货币。

B2 adjective /ˈʃæl.oʊ/

Shallow

浅薄; 不深; 缺乏深入知识

Meaning

not deep; superficial; lacking depth of knowledge

Example

The shallow water is perfect for children to play.

浅水适合孩子们玩耍。

B2 noun dɪˈveləpɪŋ ˈriːdʒənz

developing regions

发展中国家

Meaning

Areas or countries that are in the process of economic growth and development

Example

Pollution affects developing regions the most.

污染最严重地影响发展中国家。

B2 adjective /dɪˈbeɪtəbl̩/

debatable

有争议的

Meaning

open to discussion or doubt; not certain

Example

It is debatable whether the policy will work.

是否政策有效是有争议的。

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 verb /ˈkɒmbæt/

combat

对抗

Meaning

to fight against something, especially to reduce or stop it

Example

The government is taking steps to combat corruption.

政府正在采取措施来对抗腐败。

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 noun /ˌnəʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

notification

通知

Meaning

an official or formal notice or message informing someone of something; an alert delivered by a system or device

Example

You will receive a notification when your application is approved.

当你的申请被批准时，你会收到通知。

B2 noun /ˈdel.ɪ.ɡət/

Delegate

代表

Meaning

a person chosen or elected to act for or represent others; representative

Example

Each country sent a delegate to participate in the international conference.

每个国家派遣了一个代表参加国际会议。

B2 noun /ˌsuːpərˈvɪʒən/

supervision

监督

Meaning

the action or process of overseeing or managing something or someone

Example

The project was completed under the supervision of an experienced manager.

该项目在一位经验丰富的经理监督下完成。

B2 adjective /ˈvɪɡ.ər.əs/

vigorous

充满活力

Meaning

Characterized by high energy and vitality.

Example

Regular exercise keeps the body vigorous and healthy.

定期锻炼保持身体充满活力和健康。

B2 noun ˈəʊnəʃɪp

ownership

所有权

Meaning

The act, state, or right of possessing something; legal title to something.

Example

Ownership of resources was crucial.

资源的所有权至关重要。

B2 noun draʊt

drought

干旱

Meaning

A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall; a shortage of water.

Example

Drought impacts crop growth significantly.

干旱显著影响农作物的生长。

B2 noun /ˈdʌmi/

dummy

假人 / 傻瓜

Meaning

a model or replica of a human used for practice, display, or testing; also a term for a foolish person

Example

The tailor used a dummy to display the dress.

裁缝用假人展示了这件衣服。

B2 noun /ˈlænd.lɔːrd/

Landlord

房东

Meaning

a man who rents out land, a building, or accommodation; a male property owner

Example

The landlord agreed to fix the broken heating system before winter arrived.

房东同意在冬天到来之前修理坏掉的暖气系统。

B2 noun /vaɪn/

vine

藤蔓

Meaning

a climbing or trailing plant with long stems; a plant that produces grapes

Example

The vine climbed up the wall and covered it with green leaves.

藤蔓爬上了墙，覆盖了绿色的叶子。

B2 noun /ˈnæʃənəl ˈænθəm/

national anthem

国歌

Meaning

an official patriotic song of a country, performed at national events and ceremonies

Example

The national anthem was played before the international match.

国际比赛前演奏了国歌。

B2 noun /prəˈpɔːʃən/

proportion

Meaning

a part, share, or number considered in comparative relation to a whole

Example

The proportion of students passing the exam was high.

B2 adverb /ˈsoʊʃəli/

socially

社交地

Meaning

in a way that relates to society or social interaction

Example

He is very active socially and attends many events.

他在社交方面非常活跃，参加了许多活动。

B2 adverb /səˈpəʊzɪdli/

supposedly

据说

Meaning

used to show that something is believed or claimed to be true, though it may not be

Example

He is supposedly the best player on the team.

据说他是队里最好的球员。

B2 noun /ˈrɪə.lɪ.zəm/

realism

现实主义

Meaning

The quality of representing things as they are; a practical or factual view.

Example

Her paintings are admired for their realism.

她的画作因其现实主义而受到赞赏。

B2 verb /dɪˈsiːv/

deceive

欺骗

Meaning

To cause someone to believe something that is not true.

Example

He tried to deceive his friends with a fake story.

他试图用一个假的故事欺骗他的朋友。

B2 noun /ˈsɪmbəl/

Symbol

符号

Meaning

a mark or character used as a conventional representation of an object, function, or process

Example

The dove is a symbol of peace.

鸽子是和平的象征。

B2 adjective /ˈvɒl.ən.tər.i/

Voluntary

自愿的

Meaning

done willingly without being forced; given or done freely

Example

She made a voluntary donation to the charity.

她自愿向慈善机构捐款。

B2 noun /ˈten.ənt/

Tenant

租户

Meaning

a person who rents and occupies property owned by someone else

Example

The landlord met with the new tenant to sign the lease agreement.

房东与新租户见面签署租赁合同。

B2 adjective /mæɡˈnɛtɪk/

magnetic

磁性

Meaning

having the power to attract metal objects or to attract people or things in a strong way

Example

The magnetic field of the Earth protects us from harmful solar radiation.

地球的磁场保护我们免受有害的太阳辐射。

B2 noun ˌɜːbənaɪˈzeɪʃən

urbanization

城市化

Meaning

The process by which towns and cities are formed and become larger as more people begin living and working in central areas.

Example

Urbanization leads to more developed infrastructure.

城市化导致更先进的基础设施。

B2 noun /koʊˈɪn.sɪ.dəns/

Coincidence

巧合

Meaning

a remarkable occurrence of events or circumstances without apparent causal connection; chance happening

Example

It was a strange coincidence that they both wore the same dress to the party.

这是一个奇怪的巧合，他们俩都穿着相同的衣服参加派对。

B2 noun /ˈtɜːrbən/

Turban

头巾

Meaning

a head covering made by wrapping a long piece of cloth around the head

Example

The Sikh man wore a colorful turban.

那位锡克教徒戴着一顶彩色的头巾。

B2 adverb /ʌnˈwɪlɪŋli/

unwillingly

不情愿地

Meaning

in a way that shows reluctance or lack of desire; not willingly

Example

She unwillingly agreed to attend the meeting.

她不情愿地同意参加会议。

B2 verb /ˌpɜːrsəˈvɪr/

persevere

坚持

Meaning

to continue trying to achieve something despite difficulty or delay

Example

He persevered through many failures before succeeding.

他在许多失败后坚持到底，最终成功了。