B2 adjective + noun ˈædvɜːrs ɪˈfekts

adverse effects

不良影响

Meaning

Negative or harmful impacts that result from an action or condition.

Example

Plastic usage has adverse effects on the environment.

塑料使用对环境产生不良影响。

B2 adjective /ˌfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/

forthcoming

即将到来

Meaning

about to happen soon; willing to share information

Example

The company announced its forthcoming product launch.

公司宣布了即将到来的产品发布。

B2 verb /ˈroʊ.teɪt/

rotate

旋转

Meaning

to turn around a central point or axis

Example

The Earth rotates on its axis once every 24 hours.

地球每24小时围绕其轴线旋转一次。

B2 verb ˈtrɪɡərz

triggers

引发

Meaning

To cause or initiate something to happen

Example

Air pollution triggers chronic diseases.

空气污染引发了慢性疾病。

B2 adjective /ˌæn.tiˈsoʊ.ʃəl/

Antisocial

反社会的；对社会秩序敌对

Meaning

avoiding social interaction; hostile to social order

Example

His antisocial behavior made it difficult for him to make friends.

他的反社会行为让他很难交到朋友。

B2 noun /fʌs/

Fuss

大惊小怪；无谓的烦恼

Meaning

unnecessary worry or bother about something; agitated excitement over a trivial matter

Example

She made such a fuss about the small stain on her dress that everyone noticed.

她因裙子上的小污点而大惊小怪，结果大家都注意到了。

B2 noun /ˈpɛzənt/

peasant

农民

Meaning

a poor farmer or agricultural laborer who owns or rents a small piece of land for cultivation

Example

The peasant worked hard in the fields from dawn to dusk.

农民从黎明到黄昏在田地里辛勤劳作。

B2 adjective /ˌærəˈmætɪk/

aromatic

芳香的

Meaning

Having a pleasant and distinctive smell.

Example

The chef used aromatic herbs to flavor the dish.

厨师使用芳香的草药来调味这道菜。

B2 noun /lʌŋ/

Lung

肺

Meaning

either of the two organs in the chest that you use for breathing

Example

Smoking can cause serious damage to your lungs.

吸烟可能会对你的肺造成严重损害。

B2 verb /siːs/

cease

停止

Meaning

to bring or come to an end; to stop doing something

Example

The noise ceased as soon as the children went inside.

噪音一旦孩子们进去了就停止了。

B2 noun /ˌsɛlf rɪˈspɛkt/

self-respect

自尊

Meaning

A feeling of pride and confidence in oneself; self-worth.

Example

She refused to compromise her self-respect by accepting unfair treatment.

她拒绝通过接受不公平的待遇来妥协自己的自尊。

B2 noun /ˈmeɪnstriːm/

mainstream

主流

Meaning

the ideas, attitudes, or activities that are regarded as normal or conventional; the dominant trend in opinion or fashion

Example

Social media has become a mainstream source of news for many people.

社交媒体已经成为许多人获取新闻的主流来源。

B2 verb /swaɪp/

swipe

滑动

Meaning

to move your finger across a touch screen or to hit with a sweeping motion

Example

He swiped left on the photo.

他在照片上向左滑动。

B2 verb /ʃriːk/

shriek

尖叫

Meaning

to make a loud, high-pitched cry

Example

She shrieked when she saw the spider.

她看到蜘蛛时尖叫了。

B2 noun /ˌsɪm.ɪˈlær.ə.ti/

Similarity

相似性; 类似性

Meaning

the quality or state of being similar; resemblance

Example

There is a striking similarity between the two paintings.

这两幅画之间有惊人的相似性。

B2 adjective /ˈsɛksi/

sexy

性感的

Meaning

sexually attractive or exciting

Example

She wore a sexy red dress to the party.

她穿着一条性感的红色连衣裙去参加派对。

B2 noun /dɪsˈtrɛs/

distress

痛苦

Meaning

extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain

Example

He felt a deep sense of distress when he heard the bad news.

当他听到坏消息时，他感到深深的痛苦。

B2 adverb /ˈflu:əntli/

Fluently

流利地; 顺畅地

Meaning

in a smooth, effortless, and articulate manner; with ease and skill

Example

She speaks French fluently.

她流利地讲法语。

B2 adjective /pəˈθet.ɪk/

Pathetic

可悲的; 令人同情的

Meaning

arousing pity; extremely poor or inadequate

Example

His pathetic attempt to apologize made things worse.

他悲哀的道歉尝试让事情变得更糟。

B2 noun /ˌvæk.sɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Vaccination

疫苗接种

Meaning

the process of giving a vaccine to a person or animal to protect them against a disease

Example

Children receive vaccination against measles at an early age.

孩子们在年轻时接种麻疹疫苗。

B2 noun /wiːd/

Weed

杂草

Meaning

a wild plant growing where it is not wanted; unwanted plant

Example

The garden was full of weeds that needed to be removed.

花园里满是杂草，需要清除。

B2 noun prəˈɡreʃ.ən

progression

进展

Meaning

The process of developing or moving gradually towards a more advanced state.

Example

Progression in technology drives innovation.

技术的进展推动了创新。

B2 noun /ˈter.ər.ɪ.zəm/

Terrorism

恐怖主义

Meaning

the unlawful use of violence and intimidation against civilians for political aims

Example

The government increased security measures to prevent terrorism.

政府加强了安全措施以防止恐怖主义。

B2 noun kəˈmɒd.ə.ti

commodity

商品

Meaning

A raw material or primary agricultural product that can be bought and sold.

Example

Oil is a valuable commodity in the global market.

石油是全球市场上有价值的商品。

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 verb /səˈspɛnd/

suspend

暂停

Meaning

To temporarily stop something from being active or valid.

Example

The company decided to suspend his membership.

公司决定暂停他的会员资格。

B2 noun /sɔːrd/

Sword

剑

Meaning

a weapon with a long metal blade and a handle, used for fighting

Example

The knight drew his sword to defend the castle.

骑士拔出了剑来保护城堡。

B2 noun /ˈdoʊnər/

donor

捐赠者

Meaning

A person who gives something, especially to a charity or cause.

Example

The donor contributed generously to the hospital’s new wing.

捐赠者慷慨地为医院的新翼捐赠了资金。

B2 noun /kənˈdʌktər/

conductor

指挥 / 导电材料

Meaning

a person who directs a performance or someone who collects fares on public transport; or a material that conducts electricity

Example

The conductor waved his baton to start the orchestra.

指挥挥动他的指挥棒开始了乐团的演奏。

B2 noun /stəˈtɪstɪks/

statistics

统计

Meaning

the practice or science of collecting and analyzing numerical data

Example

The statistics showed an increase in the number of users last year.

统计数据显示，去年用户数量有所增加。

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 /ˈbroʊ.kər/

Broker

经纪人

Meaning

a person who buys and sells goods or assets for others; an intermediary

Example

The stock broker helped me invest my money wisely.

股票经纪人帮助我明智地投资我的钱。

B2 noun /tɔːrˈneɪdoʊ/

tornado

龙卷风

Meaning

a rapidly rotating column of air in contact with the ground and clouds, often destructive

Example

The tornado destroyed several houses in the village.

龙卷风摧毁了村子里的几座房子

B2 adjective /ɪnˈtriːɡɪŋ/

intriguing

非常有趣和不寻常；激发好奇心

Meaning

very interesting and unusual; arousing curiosity

Example

The movie has an intriguing plot that keeps the audience hooked.

这部电影有一个引人入胜的情节，吸引着观众。

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 /prɪˈdɪktəbəl/

predictable

可预测的

Meaning

able to be predicted or foreseen

Example

His reactions were predictable based on his past behavior.

他的反应是可以预测的，基于他的过去行为。

B2 verb /səbˈtrækt/

subtract

减去

Meaning

to take away a number or amount from another number or amount

Example

If you subtract 5 from 10, you get 5.

如果你从10中减去5，你得到5。

B2 noun /səkˈses.ər/

Successor

继任者

Meaning

a person who succeeds another in office; someone who takes over a position or role

Example

The CEO announced his retirement and named his successor for the company.

首席执行官宣布了退休，并为公司指定了继任者。

B2 noun /mɑːrz/

Mars

火星

Meaning

The fourth planet from the Sun; the Roman god of war

Example

Scientists are planning a manned mission to Mars in the next decade.

科学家们正在计划在下一个十年进行载人火星任务。

B2 adjective /saʊər/

Sour

酸

Meaning

having an acid taste like lemon or vinegar; unpleasant or disagreeable

Example

The milk has gone sour and smells terrible.

牛奶变酸了，闻起来很难闻。

B2 noun /ˈstrʌk.tʃərz/

structures

结构

Meaning

Buildings or other objects constructed from several parts.

Example

The region has ancient structures.

这个地区有古老的结构。

B2 noun ˈsækrɪfaɪs

sacrifice

牺牲

Meaning

An act of giving up something valued for the sake of something else.

Example

The country was freed due to the sacrifice of the warriors.

国家因战士们的牺牲而获得自由。

B2 noun /tʃɔːr/

chore

家务

Meaning

A routine task, especially a household duty.

Example

Washing the dishes is my least favorite chore.

洗碗是我最不喜欢的家务。

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 /ˈtæksˌpeɪər/

taxpayer

纳税人

Meaning

a person who pays tax to the government

Example

The taxpayers' money is used to fund public services.

纳税人的钱被用于资助公共服务。

B2 adjective sɪnˈθet̬.ɪk

synthetic

合成的

Meaning

Made by chemical synthesis, especially to imitate a natural product; artificial.

Example

Synthetic chemicals are used in processed foods.

合成化学品被用于加工食品中。

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 dɪˈskrɛʃən

discretion

谨慎

Meaning

The quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offense or revealing private information.

Example

She handled the situation with great discretion.

她以极大的谨慎处理了这一情况。

B2 verb /nɪt/

knit

编织

Meaning

To make clothes or fabric by interlocking loops of yarn with needles.

Example

She loves to knit scarves for her friends during the winter.

她喜欢在冬天为她的朋友编织围巾。

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 /ˈpɑː.tər/

Potter

陶艺师

Meaning

a person who makes pottery

Example

The potter shaped clay on the spinning wheel.

陶艺师在旋转的轮子上塑造了泥土。

B2 noun /ˈspɒnsər/

sponsor

赞助商

Meaning

a person or organization that provides funds for a project or activity in exchange for publicity or support

Example

The company became the main sponsor of the event.

公司成为了活动的主要赞助商。

B2 noun /ˌsɛlf ɪˈstiːm/

self-esteem

自尊

Meaning

confidence in one's own worth or abilities; self-respect

Example

Building self-esteem takes time and consistent effort.

建立自尊需要时间和持续的努力。

B2 adjective /ɪˈmɜːrdʒɪŋ/

emerging

新兴

Meaning

becoming known, developing, or starting to exist

Example

Bangladesh is one of the fastest emerging economies in the world.

孟加拉国是世界上发展最快的新兴经济体之一。

B2 noun fɪkst ˈɪnkʌm

fixed income

固定收入

Meaning

Investment that provides a return in the form of fixed periodic payments.

Example

Fixed income investments provide reliable returns.

固定收益投资提供可靠的回报。

B2 noun /rɪˈzembləns/

Resemblance

相似

Meaning

the state of being alike or similar; similarity in appearance or character

Example

There's a strong resemblance between the two sisters.

这两个姐妹之间有着强烈的相似性。

B2 noun /ˌsɒl.ɪˈdær.ə.ti/

Solidarity

团结

Meaning

unity or agreement of feeling or action among individuals with a common interest

Example

The workers showed solidarity during the strike.

工人在罢工期间表现出团结。

B2 noun ˈkɔːrəl ˈriːfs

Coral Reefs

珊瑚礁

Meaning

Underwater structures made from calcium carbonate secreted by corals, forming diverse marine ecosystems.

Example

Saint Martin's Island is known for its coral reefs.

圣马丁岛以其珊瑚礁而闻名。

Meaning

to melt or become liquid; to officially end or break up an agreement or organization

Example

The sugar will dissolve quickly in hot tea.

B2 adjective /ˈhoʊl.səm/

Wholesome

有益健康的; 促进身体或道德福祉的

Meaning

conducive to or promoting moral or physical well-being; healthy

Example

Eating wholesome food is important for good health.

吃健康的食物对保持良好的健康很重要。

B2 noun /ˈɒfərɪŋ/

offering

提供

Meaning

something that is given, especially as a gift or contribution

Example

The company’s latest offering is an eco-friendly car.

公司的最新产品是一款环保汽车。

B2 adjective /ˈæbsəluːt/

absolute

绝对

Meaning

total, complete, or without restriction

Example

The dictator had absolute power over the nation.

独裁者拥有对国家的绝对权力。

B2 noun /wɜːrld ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt deɪ/

World Environment Day

世界环境日

Meaning

An annual global event celebrated on June 5 to raise awareness about environmental protection and encourage action for environmental conservation.

Example

World Environment Day is celebrated every year on June 5.

世界环境日每年6月5日庆祝。

B2 noun /ˈlaɪv.stɒk/

livestock

家畜

Meaning

farm animals such as cattle, sheep, and pigs that are kept for use or profit

Example

The farmer raised livestock to supply meat and milk for the market.

农民饲养家畜，以供应市场的肉类和牛奶。

B2 verb fəˈsɪl.ɪ.teɪt

facilitate

促进

Meaning

Make an action or process easier or more achievable; to help bring about.

Example

Good infrastructure facilitates economic growth.

良好的基础设施促进经济增长。

B2 noun ˈfjuː.tʃɚ ˌdʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃənz

future generations

未来几代人

Meaning

People who have not yet been born, considered in terms of the environment or society they will inherit.

Example

Sustainable development ensures a better life for future generations.

可持续发展确保未来几代人更好的生活。

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 adjective /ˈkɒmp(ə)rəbl/

comparable

可比的

Meaning

Able to be likened to something else in size, amount, or quality.

Example

The two products are comparable in quality but differ in price.

这两种产品在质量上可比，但价格不同。

B2 noun /ˈprɑsɪˌkjuːtər/

prosecutor

检察官

Meaning

a lawyer who represents the government in criminal cases

Example

The prosecutor argued that the defendant was guilty of the crime.

检察官辩称被告犯有罪。

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 noun /ˈrɪk.ʃɔː/

Rickshaw

人力车

Meaning

a light two-wheeled passenger vehicle drawn by one or more people

Example

We took a rickshaw to reach the busy marketplace.

我们乘坐人力车前往繁忙的市场。

B2 adjective /ˈstraɪkɪŋ/

striking

引人注目

Meaning

very noticeable or impressive in appearance or effect

Example

Her striking beauty caught everyone's attention.

她那引人注目的美丽吸引了所有人的注意。

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 adverb /ˈmiːn.taɪm/

Meantime

与此同时

Meaning

during the time between two events; in the period of time between now and when something else happens

Example

The food will be ready in an hour; in the meantime, we can watch TV.

食物将在一个小时内准备好；在此期间，我们可以看电视。

B2 adjective /dɪˈvaɪn/

Divine

神圣的; 天上的; 类似神的; 与上帝或神灵有关

Meaning

heavenly; sacred; godlike; relating to God or a deity

Example

The divine beauty of the sunset took their breath away.

夕阳的神圣美景让他们屏息凝视。

B2 adjective /ˈæp.lɪ.kə.bəl/

applicable

适用

Meaning

Relevant or appropriate in a particular situation.

Example

This rule is applicable to eye care too.

此规则也适用于眼部护理。

B2 noun ˈhæb.ɪt fɔːrˌmeɪ.ʃən

habit formation

习惯形成

Meaning

The process of creating a habit through regular practice and repetition.

Example

Habit formation requires consistency and discipline.

习惯的形成需要一致性和纪律。

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 adjective /ˌsuː.pəˈfɪʃ.əl/

superficial

表面

Meaning

Existing or occurring at or on the surface; not thorough or deep.

Example

His understanding of the subject was rather superficial.

他对这个主题的理解相当表面。

B2 noun /ˈfluː.ən.si/

fluency

流利

Meaning

The ability to speak or write a language smoothly and effortlessly.

Example

She speaks English with remarkable fluency.

她流利地说英语，令人惊讶。

B2 noun /ˈmæt.rəs/

Mattress

床垫

Meaning

a large rectangular pad for supporting the reclining body, used as or on a bed

Example

We bought a new mattress for our bedroom.

我们为我们的卧室买了一个新床垫。

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 ˈel.ɪ.veɪt

elevate

提升，抬高，升高到更高的位置或更重要的水平

Meaning

To lift to a higher position; to raise to a more important or impressive level.

Example

Good leadership can elevate team performance.

良好的领导能够提升团队表现。

B2 noun, verb /ɪntʃ/

inch

英寸 / 缓慢移动

Meaning

A unit of length equal to 2.54 centimeters; or to move slowly and carefully in small amounts.

Example

She inched closer to the edge of the stage.

她慢慢靠近舞台的边缘。

B2 adjective /prəˈfaʊnd/

profound

深远

Meaning

Very great or intense; having deep insight or understanding.

Example

The speech had a profound impact on the audience.

演讲对听众产生了深远的影响。

B2 verb, noun, adjective /flʌʃ/

flush

臉紅 / 用水沖洗

Meaning

to become red in the face, usually from embarrassment, heat, or excitement; to clean something with a flow of water

Example

She flushed with embarrassment when she realized her mistake.

她因為羞愧而臉紅，當她意識到她的錯誤時。

B2 noun /məˈstɑːʃ/

Moustache

胡须

Meaning

hair that grows on the upper lip of men

Example

He grew a thick moustache for the play.

他为剧本长出了浓密的胡子。

B2 noun /loʊf/

Loaf

面包

Meaning

a shaped mass of bread baked as a unit

Example

She bought a fresh loaf of bread from the bakery.

她从面包店买了一个新鲜的面包。

B2 noun /kəˈrɪz.mə/

charisma

个人魅力

Meaning

Compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others.

Example

His charisma helped him become a great leader.

他的个人魅力帮助他成为一位伟大的领导者。

B2 noun /aɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

identification

身份识别

Meaning

the process of recognizing or proving who or what someone or something is

Example

You need proper identification to enter the building.

您需要适当的身份证明才能进入大楼。

B2 noun /ˈklaɪ.mət əˌdæp.teɪ.ʃən/

climate adaptation

气候适应

Meaning

The process of adjusting to current or expected climate change and its effects.

Example

Climate adaptation ensures resilience to change.

气候适应确保了对变化的适应能力。

Meaning

to pay to receive a service regularly; to agree with or support something

Example

I subscribe to several online magazines.

我订阅了几本在线杂志。

B2 noun /ˈɡʌv.ən.əns/

governance

治理

Meaning

The action or manner of governing and controlling a state or organization.

Example

Effective governance ensures sustainable development.

有效的治理确保可持续发展。

B2 noun /ˌdel.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

delegation

代表团

Meaning

A group of people chosen to represent others in negotiations or discussions.

Example

The delegation presented their country's agenda.

代表团提出了他们国家的议程。

B2 adjective /əˈsɪdɪk/

acidic

酸性的

Meaning

containing acid; having a sour taste; sharp or biting in tone

Example

The lemon has an acidic taste that makes your mouth pucker.

柠檬的味道很酸。

B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪ.ki/

Shaky

不稳定的; 发抖的; 不可靠的; 弱的

Meaning

unstable; trembling; unreliable; weak

Example

His voice was shaky with nervousness.

他的声音因紧张而颤抖。

B2 noun /fɪɡ/

Fig

无花果

Meaning

a soft sweet fruit that is purple or green on the outside and has many small seeds

Example

The fig tree in our backyard produces delicious fruits every summer.

我们后院的无花果树每年夏天都能结出美味的果实。

B2 noun /toʊl/

toll

过路费 / 损失

Meaning

A charge payable for using a road or bridge; also the extent of damage or suffering caused by something.

Example

The flood took a heavy toll on the village.

洪水对村庄造成了巨大的损失。

B2 noun /ˈsɛnət/

senate

参议院

Meaning

a legislative or governing body, typically the upper chamber in a bicameral legislature

Example

The senate voted in favor of the new healthcare bill.

参议院投票支持新的医疗保健法案。

B2 verb /tiːz/

Tease

取笑

Meaning

to make fun of someone in a playful or unkind way

Example

Children often tease their younger siblings playfully.

孩子们经常嬉戏地取笑他们的弟弟妹妹。