B2 verb /əkˈnɒlɪdʒ/

acknowledge

承认

Meaning

to accept or admit the existence or truth of something; to recognize

Example

She acknowledged her mistake and apologized.

她承认了她的错误并道歉。

B2 verb /roʊm/

roam

漫游

Meaning

to walk or travel without a specific destination; to wander

Example

Wild animals roam freely in the forest.

野生动物在森林中自由漫游。

B2 adverb /pɪˈkju:.li.ə.li/

Peculiarly

以奇怪的方式; 以不寻常的方式

Meaning

in a strange or unusual way; in a manner that is distinctive or characteristic

Example

She dressed peculiarly for the formal dinner, wearing bright colors and unusual patterns.

她为正式晚宴穿着非常独特，穿着鲜艳的颜色和不寻常的图案。

B2 noun ˈkwɒlɪti sliːp

quality sleep

优质睡眠

Meaning

Deep and healthy sleep that is adequate and restorative, ensuring physical and mental well-being

Example

Quality sleep improves cognitive function and overall health.

优质的睡眠改善认知功能和整体健康。

B2 noun /ˈsɑːfmɔːr/

sophomore

大二学生

Meaning

a student in their second year of study at a university or high school

Example

He’s a sophomore in college, studying computer science.

他是大学的二年级学生，学习计算机科学。

B2 adjective ˈpeɪn.ləs

painless

无痛

Meaning

Not causing pain; involving little effort or stress.

Example

Modern methods ensure painless treatment.

现代方法确保无痛治疗。

B2 noun /əˈroʊmə/

aroma

香味

Meaning

A pleasant, distinctive smell.

Example

The aroma of freshly baked bread filled the kitchen.

新鲜烤制的面包的香味弥漫在厨房里。

B2 noun /ˈsiː.mən/

Seaman

海员

Meaning

a person who works on a ship; sailor

Example

The experienced seaman navigated the ship through the storm.

经验丰富的海员在风暴中导航。

B2 verb /ˈsʌfəkeɪt/

suffocate

Meaning

to cause someone to die or have difficulty breathing by depriving them of air

Example

The child nearly suffocated when trapped in the locked room.

B2 noun /ˌdɪstrɪˈbjuːʃən/

distribution

分配

Meaning

the act of sharing or delivering something to multiple people or places

Example

The company manages the distribution of food supplies to rural areas.

公司管理食品供应的分配到农村地区。

B2 adverb /ˈʃɑːrpli/

sharply

急剧地

Meaning

suddenly and strongly; in a cutting or intense way

Example

Prices rose sharply after the announcement.

价格在公告后急剧上涨。

B2 adjective /ˌmʌl.tiˈpɜː.pəs/

Multipurpose

多用途的

Meaning

having multiple uses or functions; versatile

Example

This multipurpose tool can be used as a knife, screwdriver, and bottle opener.

这个多功能工具可以用作刀子、螺丝刀和开瓶器。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈtækt/

intact

完整

Meaning

Remaining whole, complete, and undamaged.

Example

Despite the storm, the old house remained intact.

尽管风暴，老房子依然保持完整。

B2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈfɪʃ.əl/

Unofficial

非官方的

Meaning

not officially authorized or confirmed; informal

Example

The unofficial results showed a close race.

非官方的结果显示出一场激烈的比赛。

B2 noun /ˈtʃeɪmbər/

chamber

房间

Meaning

a large room used for formal or public events, or a private room.

Example

The king held meetings in his private chamber.

国王在他的私人房间里举行会议。

B2 verb /kreɪv/

crave

渴望, 强烈的欲望

Meaning

to have a strong desire for something

Example

She craves adventure and often travels to remote places.

她渴望冒险，并经常前往偏远的地方。

B2 noun/verb /ˈaʊtreɪdʒ/

outrage

愤怒

Meaning

A strong feeling of anger and shock; to arouse anger or shock.

Example

The unfair decision caused public outrage.

不公正的决定引起了公众的愤怒。

B2 adjective /ʃɪər/

Sheer

完全的; 绝对的; 透明的; 非常陡峭

Meaning

complete; absolute; transparent; very steep

Example

It was sheer luck that we found the place.

这是纯粹的运气，我们找到了这个地方。

B2 adjective; verb (past participle) /ˈɒkjʊpaɪd/

occupied

被占用的；被占领的

Meaning

being in use or taken; filled or lived in; controlled or held by force

Example

The room is occupied, so please wait outside.

房间被占用，请在外面等候。

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 /ˈbɪtərnəs/

Bitterness

苦涩

Meaning

anger and disappointment at being treated unfairly; resentment; a sharp, unpleasant taste

Example

She spoke with bitterness about her former employer.

她谈到了对以前雇主的愤怒。

B2 noun /ˈfɪlmˌmeɪkər/

filmmaker

电影制作人

Meaning

a person who makes films, typically as a profession

Example

He is a well-known filmmaker in the industry.

他是业内著名的电影制作人。

B2 noun /ˌdɪs.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Disability

残疾

Meaning

a physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities

Example

Despite his physical disability, he became a successful athlete in wheelchair racing.

尽管他有身体残疾，他还是成为了轮椅赛车的成功运动员。

B2 noun /ˈrɛfjuːdʒ/

refuge

避难所

Meaning

a place that provides shelter or protection from danger or distress

Example

The villagers took refuge in the temple during the storm.

村民们在风暴期间躲进了寺庙避难。

B2 adjective /ˌɪn.trəˈdʌk.tər.i/

introductory

介绍性

Meaning

Serving as an introduction; preliminary or preparatory.

Example

The professor gave an introductory lecture on economics.

教授做了关于经济学的介绍性讲座。

B2 adjective /θiˈætrɪkl/

theatrical

戏剧的

Meaning

Relating to the theater or exaggerated and dramatic in behavior or style.

Example

Her theatrical performance won the audience's applause.

她的戏剧表演赢得了观众的掌声。

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 noun /ˈwɒtʃ.mən/

Watchman

看守人

Meaning

a person employed to guard or watch over a building or area, especially at night

Example

The watchman patrols the factory every hour to ensure security.

看守人每小时巡逻工厂，确保安全。

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 noun /θaɪ/

thigh

大腿

Meaning

the part of the leg between the hip and the knee

Example

He felt pain in his right thigh after running for an hour.

他在跑了一个小时后感到右大腿疼痛。

B2 noun /ˈmʌtn/

Mutton

羊肉

Meaning

meat from an adult sheep; lamb meat

Example

The restaurant serves delicious mutton curry with rice.

餐厅提供美味的羊肉咖喱配米饭。

B2 noun /ˈfæntəsi/

fantasy

幻想

Meaning

a creation of the imagination, especially something improbable or impossible

Example

She has a vivid fantasy about traveling to space.

她有一个关于太空旅行的生动幻想。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈfeɪ.vər.ə.bəl/

Unfavourable

不利的; 逆境的

Meaning

not helpful or advantageous; adverse

Example

The weather conditions were unfavourable for our outdoor event.

恶劣的天气条件不利于我们的户外活动。

B2 verb /ɪˈvoʊk/

evoke

唤起

Meaning

to bring a feeling, memory, or image into the mind

Example

The old song evoked memories of her childhood.

那首老歌唤起了她童年的回忆。

B2 noun /ˈrɪŋkəl/

Wrinkle

皱纹

Meaning

a small line or fold in something, especially fabric or skin; a crease

Example

She noticed a few wrinkles around her eyes.

她注意到她眼睛周围有几条皱纹。

B2 noun /ˈsɪnəmən/

Cinnamon

肉桂

Meaning

aromatic spice obtained from the inner bark of several tree species

Example

Cinnamon is often used in baking and desserts.

肉桂常用于烘焙和甜点中。

B2 adjective /ˈstɛdi/

steady

稳定

Meaning

firm, stable, and not likely to change suddenly

Example

He kept his hand steady while painting the picture.

他在画画时保持手稳定。

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 adjective /ˈʃɔːrt ˌtempərd/

Short-tempered

易怒的; 容易生气的

Meaning

quick to lose one's temper; easily angered

Example

She became short-tempered when the traffic made her late for the meeting.

当交通让她迟到时，她变得很暴躁。

B2 adjective /ˈhɜː.bəl/

herbal

草药的

Meaning

Made from or containing herbs, especially for medicinal purposes.

Example

Herbal remedies were widely used here.

这里广泛使用草药疗法。

B2 verb /ˈbænɪʃ/

banish

放逐

Meaning

to send someone away from a place as punishment; to get rid of

Example

The king banished the traitor from the kingdom.

国王将叛徒赶出了王国。

B2 noun ləˈdʒɪs.tɪks

Logistics

物流

Meaning

The detailed coordination of a complex operation involving many people, facilities, or supplies.

Example

Logistics ensures timely delivery.

物流确保及时交货。

B2 verb /boʊlt/

bolt

突然跑掉; 用螺栓固定某物

Meaning

To move suddenly and quickly; also to fasten something with a bolt.

Example

The horse bolted from the stable after hearing a loud noise.

马在听到一声大响后从马厩冲了出去。

B2 noun /lɔːɡ/

Log

木头

Meaning

a piece of a dead or felled tree trunk or branch, especially one stripped of bark

Example

They sat on a log by the campfire.

他们坐在篝火旁的木头上。

B2 adjective /ˈmæn.dəˌtɔːr.i/

mandatory

强制性的

Meaning

required by law or rules; compulsory

Example

Wearing seat belts is mandatory in most countries.

在大多数国家，佩戴安全带是强制性的。

B2 noun /ˌæk.wɪˈzɪʃ.ən/

Acquisition

收购, 获取, 获得

Meaning

An asset or object bought or obtained, typically by a library or museum.

Example

The company's acquisition strategy boosted growth.

公司的收购策略促进了增长。

B2 noun /dɛk/

deck

甲板 / 平台

Meaning

A flat surface or platform, often on a ship or building.

Example

We enjoyed the sunset from the upper deck of the ferry.

我们从渡船的上层甲板上欣赏日落。

B2 noun /əˈnætəmi/

anatomy

解剖学

Meaning

the study of the structure of living things, especially the human body

Example

She is studying human anatomy at medical school.

她在医学院学习人体解剖学。

B2 adjective /prəˈvɪʒənəl/

Provisional

临时

Meaning

arranged for the present; temporary; subject to later confirmation

Example

The provisional agreement will be reviewed next month.

临时协议将在下个月进行审查。

B2 adjective /əˈstɒnɪʃt/

astonished

震惊的

Meaning

feeling very surprised or amazed

Example

She was astonished by the magician's incredible trick.

她被魔术师不可思议的把戏震惊了。

B2 noun /ˈbælət/

ballot

选票

Meaning

a process of voting, usually in secret; the paper used to record a vote

Example

Voters cast their ballot in the election.

选民在选举中投下了选票。

B2 noun /ˈkæʃuː nʌts/

Cashew nuts

腰果

Meaning

kidney-shaped nuts from the cashew tree, commonly eaten as snacks or used in cooking

Example

Cashew nuts are often used in Indian sweets and curries.

腰果常用于印度的甜点和咖喱中。

B2 adverb /ʌnˈdaʊtɪdli/

undoubtedly

毫无疑问

Meaning

without a doubt, certainly

Example

He is undoubtedly the best player on the team.

他毫无疑问是队里最好的球员。

B2 noun /ɡoʊl ˈsɛt.ɪŋ/

goal-setting

目标设定

Meaning

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

Example

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。

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 adverb /ˈaʊər.li/

Hourly

每小时; 每小时发生或做的事; 持续

Meaning

every hour; happening or done each hour; continuously

Example

The weather report is updated hourly.

天气报告每小时更新一次。

B2 verb /ˈsteɪ.bə.laɪz/

stabilize

稳定

Meaning

to make something steady, secure, or unlikely to change suddenly

Example

The government took measures to stabilize the economy.

政府采取措施以稳定经济。

B2 verb/noun /ˈsɛnsər/

censor

审查

Meaning

to suppress or remove parts of books, films, or information considered offensive or harmful; a person who does this

Example

The government tried to censor the controversial film.

政府试图审查那部有争议的电影。

B2 noun /bʌd/

Bud

花苞

Meaning

An undeveloped or immature flower before it opens

Example

The rose bud will bloom into a beautiful flower in a few days.

玫瑰花苞将在几天内绽放成一朵美丽的花。

B2 noun /kənˈdʒʌŋkʃən/

conjunction

连词

Meaning

a word used to connect clauses or sentences, or to coordinate words

Example

The words 'and' and 'but' are common conjunctions.

'和' 和 '但是' 是常见的连词。

B2 adverb /ˈpɑrʃəli/

Partially

部分地; 不完全地;

Meaning

to some extent; not completely; incompletely

Example

The building was only partially destroyed in the fire.

这座建筑在火灾中仅部分被摧毁。

B2 noun /reɪˈʒiːm/

regime

政权

Meaning

a system or form of government, often authoritarian

Example

The military regime controlled the country for decades.

军事政权控制了这个国家几十年。

B2 noun /ˈdrʌm.stɪk/

Drumstick

莫林加荚

Meaning

long green pod vegetable from moringa tree; nutritious vegetable used in curries

Example

The drumstick adds a unique flavor to the traditional fish curry.

鼓槌为传统鱼咖喱增添了独特的风味。

B2 noun /ˈtɛkstʃər/

texture

质地

Meaning

the way something feels when you touch it; the quality of a surface or substance

Example

The fabric has a soft and smooth texture.

这块布的质地柔软光滑。

B2 adjective; past participle /ˈɒnəd/

honoured

感到荣幸的

Meaning

treated with respect or distinction; feeling proud and privileged

Example

She felt deeply honoured to receive the award.

她因获得这个奖项而感到非常荣幸。

B2 noun /ˌɪmpərˈfɛkʃən/

imperfection

不完美

Meaning

a flaw, defect, or weakness; the state of being imperfect

Example

She accepted her imperfection as part of being human.

她接受了自己的不完美，作为人性的一部分。

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 verb /tæp/

tap

轻拍

Meaning

to strike something lightly, usually with a quick, sharp sound

Example

He tapped on the door to get her attention.

他敲了敲门，引起她的注意。

B2 noun /prəˈseʃ.ən/

Procession

游行; 队列;

Meaning

a group of people or vehicles moving forward in an organized way, especially as part of a ceremony

Example

The wedding procession walked slowly to the church.

婚礼游行缓慢地走向教堂。

B2 adjective /rɪˈɡret.ə.bəl/

Regrettable

令人遗憾的; 不幸的; 可惜的

Meaning

causing or deserving regret; unfortunate; deplorable

Example

It is regrettable that so many talented people left the company.

很遗憾这么多有才华的人离开了公司。

B2 noun /ˈproʊtəkɔːl/

protocol

协议

Meaning

an official procedure or system of rules

Example

The security team followed strict protocol during the event.

安全团队在活动期间遵循了严格的协议。

B2 adverb /ˈæktɪvli/

actively

积极地

Meaning

in a way that involves energetic participation or effort

Example

He is actively involved in community service.

他积极参与社区服务。

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 /ˈmɪz.ər.i/

Misery

痛苦; 极度贫困; 折磨

Meaning

Great mental or physical suffering; extreme unhappiness or distress

Example

The poor family lived in complete misery after losing their home.

失去家园后，这个贫困家庭生活在极度痛苦中。

B2 noun /ˈes.əns/

Essence

本质

Meaning

the intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something

Example

The essence of good teaching is the ability to inspire students.

优秀教学的本质是能够激励学生。

B2 noun /dɪˈsper/

Despair

绝望

Meaning

the complete loss or absence of hope; a state of feeling hopeless

Example

After losing his job, he fell into despair and couldn't see any way forward.

失去工作后，他陷入了绝望，无法看到前进的任何路。

B2 noun /ˌvɪz.ɪˈbɪlɪti/

visibility

可见性

Meaning

The state of being able to see or be seen; exposure or prominence.

Example

Increased visibility on social media can help businesses grow.

在社交媒体上的可见性增加可以帮助企业成长。

B2 noun əˌpriː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən

appreciation

增值

Meaning

An increase in the value of an asset over time.

Example

Real estate properties often experience appreciation over time.

房地产通常随着时间的推移而增值。

B2 noun /ˌdaɪəˈbiːtiːz/

diabetes

幸福

Meaning

a medical condition in which the body cannot properly control the level of sugar in the blood

Example

He was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes last year.

她收到奖项时，无法掩饰自己的幸福。

B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.kli.hʊd/

likelihood

可能性

Meaning

the chance or probability of something happening

Example

There is a strong likelihood of rain tomorrow.

明天有很大的降雨可能性。

B2 noun ˈɡrævɪti

gravity

重力

Meaning

The force that attracts a body toward the center of the earth, or toward any other physical body having mass.

Example

Gravity pulls objects towards the Earth's surface.

重力将物体吸引到地球表面。

B2 noun /vɜːrdʒ/

Verge

边缘; 极限; 门槛

Meaning

the edge or border of something; very close to happening

Example

She was on the verge of tears.

她几乎要哭出来了。

B2 adjective /ˈtaɪm.li/

Timely

及时的; 准时的

Meaning

happening at the right time; punctual

Example

His timely arrival saved the meeting.

他及时的到达拯救了会议。

B2 noun /ˈtɛl.ər/

teller

出纳员; 讲述者

Meaning

A person who counts and manages money at a bank; a person who tells or relates something

Example

The bank teller counted the cash carefully before handing it over.

银行出纳在交付现金前仔细点算了金额。

B2 noun /ˈsmɑːrt.nəs/

Smartness

智慧；机智；整洁和时尚的外观

Meaning

intelligence; cleverness; neat and fashionable appearance

Example

Her smartness in solving problems impressed everyone.

她在解决问题时的智慧给大家留下了深刻印象。

B2 noun ˈfeɪs tə ˈfeɪs ˈbætl

face-to-face battle

面对面的战斗

Meaning

A direct confrontation or fight between opposing forces.

Example

The warriors fought a face-to-face battle with the enemies.

战士们与敌人进行了面对面的战斗。

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 noun /ˈspesɪmən/

Specimen

样本; 标本; 例子

Meaning

an individual example of something; a sample collected for scientific study or testing

Example

The scientist collected a blood specimen for analysis.

科学家收集了一份血液标本进行分析。

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 noun /dɪsˈmɪsl̩/

dismissal

解雇, 拒绝

Meaning

the act of removing someone from their job; the act of treating something as unimportant

Example

His unfair dismissal led to a lawsuit against the company.

他的不公正解雇导致了对公司的诉讼。

B2 adjective /dɪˈziːzd/

Diseased

生病的; 患病的

Meaning

affected by disease; suffering from illness; sick

Example

The diseased tree had to be removed from the garden.

那棵生病的树必须从花园里移除。

B2 verb /ˈælaɪ/

ally

盟友

Meaning

To unite or form a connection or partnership with another person, group, or nation.

Example

The two countries decided to ally against their common enemy.

这两个国家决定联合对抗共同的敌人。

B2 noun /oʊˈbiː.di.əns/

Obedience

服从

Meaning

compliance with an order, request, or law; submission to authority

Example

Children should show obedience to their parents.

孩子们应该对父母表现出服从。

B2 adjective ədˈmɪn.ɪ.strə.tɪv

administrative

行政的

Meaning

Relating to the running of a business, organization, etc.; concerned with or relating to management or administration.

Example

Administrative reforms improve efficiency.

行政改革提高了效率。

B2 noun /ˌaɪ.səˈleɪ.ʃən/

Isolation

隔离

Meaning

the process or fact of isolating or being isolated; separation from other people or things

Example

The patient was kept in isolation to prevent the spread of the infectious disease.

病人被隔离，以防止传染病的传播。

B2 noun /ˈmɜːrtʃənt/

merchant

商人

Meaning

a person or company involved in the trade of goods, especially in large quantities

Example

The merchant sold spices from distant lands.

商人出售来自遥远土地的香料。

B2 noun /ˈsʌ.plɪ.mənt/

Supplement

补充

Meaning

something that completes or adds to something else; a dietary product

Example

She takes vitamin supplements to maintain her health.

她服用维生素补充剂来保持她的健康。

B2 noun /əˈpɒstrəfi/

apostrophe

Meaning

A punctuation mark (') used to indicate possession or the omission of letters or numbers.

Example

You need an apostrophe in the word 'children’s'.

B2 noun /wɪðˈdrɔːəl/

withdrawal

提款

Meaning

the act of taking something back or removing oneself from a situation

Example

He made a withdrawal of $500 from his bank account.

他从银行账户提取了500美元。

B2 noun /ɔːrˈɡæn.ɪk ˈfɑːr.mɪŋ/

organic farming

有机农业

Meaning

Farming method that avoids synthetic chemicals and fertilizers, using natural methods instead.

Example

Organic farming improves soil health and reduces pollution.

有机农业改善了土壤健康并减少了污染。

B2 noun ˈme.trɪks

metrics

度量标准

Meaning

A system or standard of measurement; a set of numbers that give information about a particular process or activity.

Example

Metrics are crucial for evaluating performance.

度量标准对于评估绩效至关重要。

B2 noun/verb /ˌoʊvərˈlæp/

overlap

Meaning

To extend over and cover partly; an area where things coincide.

Example

The two meetings overlap by an hour.

B2 noun /əbˈsɛʃən/

obsession

痴迷

Meaning

An idea, thought, or concern that continually preoccupies or intrudes on a person's mind.

Example

His obsession with success drove him to work day and night.

他对成功的痴迷促使他日夜工作。

B2 noun /kənˈsɪstənsi/

consistency

一致性, 连贯性

Meaning

The quality of always behaving or performing in a similar way; uniformity.

Example

Consistency in quality is key to customer satisfaction.

质量的一致性是客户满意的关键。

B2 adjective /bɪˈheɪvjərəl/

behavioral

行为的

Meaning

relating to the way a person or animal acts

Example

The psychologist studied the child's behavioral patterns.

心理学家研究了孩子的行为模式。

B2 verb /klæʃ/

clash

碰撞

Meaning

to come into conflict or collision with something or someone.

Example

The two cars clashed in the intersection.

两辆车在交叉路口发生了碰撞。

B2 adjective /bɪˈlʌvɪd/

beloved

心爱

Meaning

dearly loved, highly regarded

Example

She was the beloved queen of the kingdom.

她是王国中深受喜爱的女王。

B2 adjective /ˈdɛlɪkət/

delicate

脆弱

Meaning

Easily broken or damaged; requiring careful handling.

Example

The vase is very delicate, so handle it with care.

这个花瓶非常脆弱，所以请小心拿。

B2 adjective /ˈstɜːrdi/

sturdy

坚固

Meaning

strongly and solidly built; not easily weakened

Example

The carpenter made a sturdy wooden table.

木匠做了一张坚固的木桌。

B2 adjective /ʌnprɪˈpɛrd/

Unprepared

未准备好

Meaning

not ready or able to deal with something

Example

He was unprepared for the difficult exam.

他对困难的考试毫无准备。

B2 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈwɛlmɪŋ/

overwhelming

压倒性的

Meaning

Very intense; overpowering.

Example

Large tasks can feel overwhelming.

大型任务可能会让人感到压倒。

B2 noun /ˈkɒmənˌtɛri/

commentary

Meaning

An expression of opinions or explanations about an event, situation, or text.

Example

The professor's commentary on the novel was insightful.

教授对小说的评论非常有见地。

B2 noun/verb /beɪt/

bait

Meaning

Food or lure used to attract fish or animals; to deliberately provoke or annoy.

Example

He used worms as bait to catch fish.

B2 noun /trænˈzækʃən/

transaction

交易

Meaning

an instance of buying or selling something; a business deal or exchange

Example

Every online transaction is recorded for security purposes.

每一笔在线交易都会为了安全目的而被记录。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈfeɪv(ə)rəbəl/

unfavorable

不利

Meaning

not beneficial or advantageous; showing disapproval or opposition

Example

The proposal received an unfavorable response from the committee.

提案收到了委员会的负面回应。

B2 adverb /kənˈsɪstəntli/

consistently

持续地

Meaning

in a way that does not vary; regularly and dependably

Example

She has been performing consistently well in her studies.

她在学习中始终表现得很好。

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 verb səˈpres

suppress

压制

Meaning

To forcibly put an end to; to restrain or subdue.

Example

Authorities must suppress criminal activities in campuses.

当局必须压制校园中的犯罪活动。

B2 noun /prɪˈdɪk.ʃən/

Prediction

预测

Meaning

a statement about what will happen in the future; a forecast

Example

The weather prediction says it will rain tomorrow.

天气预测说明天会下雨。

B2 noun ˈsæt.əl.aɪt

satellite

卫星

Meaning

An artificial object which has been intentionally placed into orbit around a celestial body.

Example

Satellites provide critical data for research.

卫星为研究提供了重要的数据。

B2 noun /ˈfɪlmˌmeɪkər/

film-maker

电影制作人

Meaning

A person who directs or produces films

Example

The film-maker received an award for his latest documentary.

电影制作人因他最新的纪录片获得了奖项。