B2 noun /ˈæltɪtuːd/

altitude

高度

Meaning

the height of an object or point in relation to sea level or ground level

Example

The airplane is flying at an altitude of 30,000 feet.

飞机以30,000英尺的高度飞行。

B2 noun /ˌvʌl.nər.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

vulnerability

脆弱性

Meaning

The quality or state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed.

Example

Addressing vulnerability is crucial for stability.

解决脆弱性对于稳定性至关重要。

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 /ˈkæp.ʃən/

caption

说明文字

Meaning

a brief explanation or description accompanying an illustration or photograph

Example

The caption under the photo explained who the people were.

照片下方的说明文字解释了那些人是谁。

B2 noun /ˌhɑː.spɪˈtæl.ə.ti/

Hospitality

待客之道

Meaning

the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests or strangers

Example

The hotel staff's exceptional hospitality made our vacation truly memorable and enjoyable.

酒店员工的热情好客让我们的假期变得非常难忘和愉快。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈberəbəl/

Unbearable

无法忍受

Meaning

too painful, annoying, or unpleasant to tolerate; impossible to endure

Example

The heat in the desert was unbearable.

沙漠中的热度是无法忍受的。

B2 adjective /ˌɪntərˈmiːdiət/

intermediate

中级

Meaning

Coming between two things in time, place, or order; in the middle level or stage.

Example

She is taking an intermediate-level French course.

她正在上一个中级法语课程。

B2 adverb /ˈlaɪk.waɪz/

Likewise

同样地; 也; 类似地

Meaning

in the same way; also; similarly

Example

She studied hard for the exam, and her brother did likewise.

她为考试努力学习，她的哥哥也做了同样的事情。

B2 noun prəˈsiːdɪŋz

proceedings

程序

Meaning

An event or a series of activities involving a formal or set procedure.

Example

The proceedings discussed language issues.

程序讨论了语言问题。

B2 adjective ˌkɒn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən.əl

constitutional

宪法的

Meaning

Relating to an established set of principles governing a state; in accordance with a political constitution.

Example

Constitutional reforms ensure fairness in the system.

宪法改革确保系统中的公平性。

B2 verb ˈɛkəʊd

echoed

回响

Meaning

To repeat or resound; to be reminiscent of something.

Example

The words of gratitude echoed in his heart.

感恩的言辞在他心中回响。

B2 noun /ˈæɡ.ə.ni/

Agony

极度的身体或精神痛苦；剧烈的疼痛

Meaning

extreme physical or mental suffering; intense pain

Example

He was in agony after the accident.

事故后他痛苦不堪。

B2 noun/verb /hɜːrd/

herd

Meaning

a large group of animals of the same type that live and feed together; or to gather animals into a group.

Example

The shepherd herded the sheep into the pen.

B2 noun /pliː/

Plea

请求; 呼吁; 辩解

Meaning

an urgent and emotional request; a defendant's formal response to a criminal charge; an excuse or justification

Example

She made a plea for help during the emergency.

在紧急情况下，她请求帮助。

B2 noun /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/

shooting

拍摄

Meaning

the action of shooting a gun, camera, or similar device

Example

The shooting of the movie took several months.

电影的拍摄花费了几个月的时间。

B2 noun /ˈprɛfəs/

preface

前言

Meaning

an introduction to a book, speech, or other written work

Example

The author explained his motivation in the preface.

作者在前言中解释了他的动机。

B2 noun kənˈtrækʃən

contraction

收缩

Meaning

The process of becoming smaller; a decrease in size or quantity.

Example

The economic contraction resulted in a rise in unemployment.

经济收缩导致失业率上升。

B2 noun /ˈleð.ər/

Leather

皮革

Meaning

animal skin that has been treated to preserve it and make it suitable for use

Example

He bought a leather jacket from the store.

他在商店里买了一件皮夹克。

B2 adverb /ˈskeəs.li/

Scarcely

几乎; 几乎不; 仅仅

Meaning

hardly; barely; only just

Example

I could scarcely believe my eyes.

我几乎不敢相信自己的眼睛。

B2 adjective, noun /ˈkɑːmənpleɪs/

commonplace

常见的

Meaning

ordinary or unremarkable; something that is usual or commonly found

Example

Smartphones have become commonplace in modern life.

智能手机已成为现代生活中的常见事物。

B2 adverb /ˌɪndəˈrɛktli/

indirectly

间接地

Meaning

in a way that is not direct; through an intermediate means or influence

Example

The policy affected small businesses indirectly.

该政策间接地影响了小企业。

B2 noun /ˈbjʊəroʊ/

bureau

办事处/机构

Meaning

An office or agency that provides services or manages specific duties.

Example

The travel bureau helped them plan their vacation.

旅游局帮助他们规划假期。

B2 noun /rɪˈmaɪndər/

reminder

提醒

Meaning

something that helps you remember a fact, event, or action that you need to do or recall

Example

He set a reminder to call his mother on her birthday.

他设置了一个提醒，提醒自己在母亲的生日打电话给她。

B2 noun /ˈden.sə.ti/

Density

密度

Meaning

the degree of compactness of a substance; the quantity of something per unit area

Example

The density of population in the city center is extremely high.

市中心的人口密度极高。

B2 noun /ˈaɪrəni/

irony

讽刺

Meaning

a situation that is strange or amusing because it is the opposite of what is expected; the use of words to convey the opposite meaning

Example

The irony of the situation was that the winner forgot his own prize.

这件事的讽刺在于，获胜者忘记了自己的奖品。

B2 noun /ˈreɪ.zən/

Raisin

葡萄干

Meaning

dried grape

Example

She added raisins to the oatmeal cookies for extra sweetness.

她在燕麦饼干里加了葡萄干以增加甜味。

B2 adjective /əˈlaɪd/

Allied

盟友; 联合; 关联

Meaning

joined by agreement or treaty; associated; connected

Example

The allied forces worked together during the war.

同盟军在战争期间一起工作。

B2 verb /ɪkˈsploʊd/

explode

爆炸

Meaning

to burst or shatter violently and noisily as a result of rapid combustion or pressure

Example

The bomb exploded in the middle of the street.

炸弹在街中央爆炸了。

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 adverb /ˈkɒnsɪkwəntli/

consequently

因此

Meaning

as a result; therefore

Example

He didn’t study, and consequently he failed the exam.

他没有学习，因此他没通过考试。

B2 noun/verb /ˈwɒf.əl/

waffle

华夫饼 (食品), 含糊其辞

Meaning

as noun: a crisp cake with a pattern of deep squares; as verb: to speak or write vaguely without making a clear decision

Example

He kept waffling instead of making a decision.

他不断犹豫，而不是做决定。

B2 noun /sərˈvaɪvər/

Survivor

一个幸存下来的人，特别是指在其他人死去后仍然活着的人

Meaning

a person who survives, especially a person remaining alive after an event in which others have died

Example

She is a cancer survivor who now helps other patients.

她是一名癌症幸存者，现在帮助其他病人。

B2 noun ˈtreɪd.ɒf

trade-off

权衡

Meaning

A situation where accepting one advantage means giving up another benefit.

Example

There is always a trade-off between price and quality.

价格与质量之间总是有一个权衡。

B2 noun /ˈkrɪstəl/

crystal

水晶

Meaning

a clear, transparent mineral or glass that forms a solid structure with regular patterns

Example

She wore a necklace made of sparkling crystal.

她戴着一条闪闪发光的水晶项链。

B2 noun /flɛkˈsɪbɪləti/

flexibility

灵活性

Meaning

The quality of bending easily without breaking; willingness to change or compromise.

Example

The flexibility of the working hours made it easier to balance work and personal life.

工作时间的灵活性使得平衡工作和个人生活变得更加容易。

B2 noun /ˈsiːkər/

seeker

寻求者

Meaning

a person who is looking for something, especially knowledge or truth

Example

The seeker traveled far to find the answers to his questions.

寻求者远行去寻找他问题的答案。

B2 noun /ˈfɜːrneɪs/

furnace

炉子

Meaning

an enclosed structure in which heat is produced for a building or for melting metal

Example

The factory's furnace melted the metal quickly.

工厂的炉子迅速融化了金属。

B2 noun ˈmaɪnd.set

mindset

思维方式

Meaning

The established set of attitudes held by someone.

Example

A growth mindset helps individuals embrace challenges.

成长型思维帮助个人接受挑战。

B2 noun /ˈklʌstər/

cluster

串

Meaning

a group of similar things or people positioned close together

Example

The grapes grew in a tight cluster.

葡萄在一个紧密的串中生长。

B2 noun /ˌek.spɪˈdɪʃ.ən/

Expedition

远征

Meaning

a journey undertaken by a group of people with a particular purpose; organized trip for exploration

Example

The mountain climbing expedition required months of careful planning and preparation.

登山远征需要数月的精心规划和准备。

B2 noun, verb /ˈhɑːrbər/

harbor

Meaning

noun: a place on the coast where ships may find shelter; verb: to keep (a thought or feeling, often negative) in one's mind

Example

He continued to harbor resentment towards his former boss.

B2 noun /ˌmɪs.bɪˈheɪ.vjər/

Misbehaviour

不良或不可接受的行为，特别是孩子们或在正式场合中的行为

Meaning

Bad or unacceptable behavior, especially by children or in formal situations

Example

The student was punished for his misbehaviour in class.

学生因在课堂上的不当行为而受到惩罚。

B2 noun, verb /tæɡ/

tag

Meaning

a label attached to something for identification or information; or to attach such a label

Example

She tagged her luggage before boarding the plane.

B2 adjective /ˈlɛŋθi/

lengthy

漫长

Meaning

long in duration or extent

Example

The meeting was lengthy, lasting over three hours.

会议很长，持续了三个小时以上。

B2 noun /tɪˈlɑpiə fɪʃ/

Tilapia fish

罗非鱼

Meaning

a freshwater fish native to Africa, widely farmed for food due to its mild taste and fast growth

Example

Tilapia fish is one of the most commonly farmed fish species worldwide.

罗非鱼是世界上最常养殖的鱼类之一。

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 noun /ˈleɪbərər/

laborer

工人

Meaning

a person who does physical work, especially work that requires strength rather than skill

Example

The laborer worked long hours at the construction site.

这名工人在建筑工地长时间工作。

B2 verb /ræm/

ram

Meaning

to strike or push something with great force

Example

The truck rammed into the wall.

B2 noun /ˈpeɪtrən/

patron

赞助人

Meaning

a person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, or cause

Example

The library is supported by generous patrons.

图书馆得到了慷慨的赞助人支持。

B2 verb /fɔːrˈsiː/

foresee

预见

Meaning

To be aware of beforehand; to predict or expect.

Example

She could foresee the challenges ahead.

她能够预见到前方的挑战。

B2 verb /ɪnˈfɛkt/

infect

传染

Meaning

To contaminate with a disease-causing organism.

Example

The virus can infect healthy people quickly.

病毒可以迅速传染健康的人。

B2 noun /ˈɡræs.hɒp.ər/

Grass-hopper

蚱蜢

Meaning

a jumping insect with long hind legs that feeds on grass and plants

Example

The grasshopper jumped from one leaf to another.

蚱蜢从一片叶子跳到另一片。

B2 noun /ˈveɪ.kən.si/

Vacancy

空缺; 空位或职位

Meaning

an unoccupied position or job; an empty space or room

Example

There is a vacancy for a software engineer in our company.

我们公司有一个软件工程师的空缺。

B2 noun /məˌnɪp.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/

manipulation

操控

Meaning

The action of manipulating someone or something in a skillful manner; handling or controlling in a subtle, unfair, or unscrupulous way.

Example

Media manipulation influences public opinion.

媒体操控影响公共舆论。

B2 noun /ˈʃəʊ.keɪs/

showcase

展示柜，吸引或有利地展示某物

Meaning

A display case or exhibition; to present something in an attractive or favorable way.

Example

The exhibition showcased the artist's best works.

展览展示了艺术家的最佳作品。

B2 adjective /ˈkwɜːrki/

quirky

奇特的

Meaning

Unusual in an interesting, charming, or odd way.

Example

She has a quirky sense of fashion that makes her stand out.

她有一种奇特的时尚感，使她与众不同。

B2 verb /əˈsend/

ascend

上升

Meaning

to go up or climb to a higher position; to rise

Example

The climbers will ascend the mountain at dawn.

登山者将在黎明时分爬上山。

B2 verb /ˈstʌmbəl/

stumble

绊倒

Meaning

to trip or lose balance while walking or running; to make a mistake or falter

Example

He stumbled on the uneven pavement.

他在人行道上绊倒了。

B2 noun, verb /ræŋks/

ranks

军衔

Meaning

Positions within a group, especially in a hierarchy or organization.

Example

He quickly moved up the ranks of the army.

他迅速在军队中晋升。

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 /əˈplɔːd/

applaud

鼓掌

Meaning

to show approval by clapping or expressing admiration

Example

The audience applauded the performance.

观众为表演鼓掌。

B2 adjective /əˈten.tɪv/

Attentive

专心的; 警觉的; 留心的

Meaning

careful to pay attention; alert and observant

Example

The attentive student listened carefully to every word the teacher said.

专心的学生仔细地听了老师说的每一个字。

B2 noun /ˈbætəlˌfiːld/

battlefield

战场

Meaning

a place where a battle is fought

Example

The battlefield was covered with the remnants of the fight.

战场上布满了战斗的残余。

B2 noun /dɪˈsen.dənt/

Descendant

后代

Meaning

a person who is descended from a particular ancestor; offspring of a later generation

Example

She discovered that she was a descendant of European royalty through genealogy research.

她通过家谱研究发现，她是欧洲皇室的后代。

B2 noun məˈmɔːriəl

memorial

纪念碑

Meaning

A structure or building made to remind people of a person or event.

Example

Thousands gather at the National Memorial.

成千上万的人聚集在国家纪念碑前。

B2 verb /ˈlaɪtən/

lighten

使变亮；缓和

Meaning

to make something brighter or less dark; to make something less heavy or serious

Example

A joke can lighten the mood during a tense meeting.

一个笑话可以缓和紧张会议的气氛。

B2 adjective /əˈkuːstɪk/

acoustic

Meaning

relating to sound or the sense of hearing; not amplified by electrical means

Example

We recorded an acoustic version of the song in a quiet room.

B2 noun /əˈkɔːrdəns/

accordance

一致

Meaning

agreement or harmony with something; compliance with rules, laws, or wishes

Example

The policy was implemented in accordance with international law.

该政策是按照国际法实施的。

B2 adjective /ʌnəˈfreɪd/

unafraid

无畏

Meaning

Not feeling fear; brave or courageous

Example

She walked into the dark room, unafraid of what might be inside.

她走进黑暗的房间，无畏里面可能有什么。

B2 noun dɪˈstrækʃən

distraction

分心

Meaning

Something that prevents concentration or takes attention away from something else.

Example

Distraction during study time can hinder learning.

学习时的分心可能会阻碍学习。

B2 verb /səˈsteɪn/

sustain

维持

Meaning

To support, maintain, or keep something going over time.

Example

The team worked hard to sustain their success.

团队努力工作以维持他们的成功。

B2 noun /ˈdæf.ə.dɪl/

Daffodil

水仙花

Meaning

A bright yellow spring flower with a trumpet-shaped center, symbolizing rebirth and new beginnings

Example

The daffodils bloomed early this spring in the meadow.

这些水仙花在这个春天早早在草地上盛开。

B2 noun /roʊst/

Roast

烤肉

Meaning

Meat cooked by dry heat in an oven or over an open fire

Example

The Sunday roast was perfectly cooked and very tender.

周日的烤肉被煮得非常完美，肉质非常嫩。

B2 noun ˈbɛriəl saɪt

burial site

埋葬地点

Meaning

A place where a dead body is buried.

Example

The burial site of the martyrs was near the riverbank.

烈士的埋葬地点靠近河岸。

B2 noun /buːθ/

booth

电话亭

Meaning

a small enclosed space or area used for a specific purpose, such as voting or selling.

Example

He went into the voting booth to cast his ballot.

他进入了投票亭，准备投票。

B2 noun /dʒɜːrk/

Jerk

震动；推撞；傻人

Meaning

a quick, sharp, sudden movement; an abrupt pull or twist; a foolish person

Example

The sudden jerk of the train caused passengers to lose their balance momentarily.

火车的突然震动使乘客暂时失去了平衡。

B2 adjective /ˈseɪ.krɪd/

Sacred

神圣的

Meaning

connected with God or a god; considered holy; worthy of religious worship

Example

The sacred temple was visited by thousands of pilgrims.

这座神圣的寺庙吸引了成千上万名朝圣者前来参观。

B2 noun; verb /ˈkætəlɒɡ/

catalogue

Meaning

a complete list of items, typically one in alphabetical or systematic order; to make a systematic list of items

Example

The library decided to catalogue all new books digitally.

图书馆决定以数字方式编目所有新书。

B2 noun /ˈhɑːrd.ʃɪp/

Hardship

困境，痛苦

Meaning

severe suffering or privation; difficulty or distress

Example

Despite facing many hardships during the war, the family remained united and hopeful.

尽管在战争期间经历了许多困难，家庭依然保持团结和希望。

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 noun ɪnˌdʌstrɪəlaɪˈzeɪʃən

industrialization

工业化

Meaning

The development of industries in a country or region on a wide scale.

Example

Industrialization changed the global economy dramatically.

工业化显著改变了全球经济。

B2 verb, noun /kəˈmjuːt/

commute

通勤

Meaning

Verb: to travel regularly between home and work; Noun: the journey to and from work.

Example

He commutes two hours every day to reach his office.

他每天通勤两小时去上班到他的办公室。

B2 verb /ˈdæzəl/

dazzle

使目眩

Meaning

to impress deeply or blind with brilliance or skill

Example

The magician's tricks dazzled the audience.

魔术师的把戏使观众眼花缭乱。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈtʃeɪndʒəbəl/

Unchangeable

不可改变的; 固定的;

Meaning

not able to be changed or altered; fixed and permanent

Example

The laws of physics are unchangeable principles that govern the universe.

物理法则是不变的原则，支配着宇宙。

B2 noun /ˈtroʊfi/

trophy

奖杯

Meaning

An object awarded as a prize for a victory or achievement.

Example

She proudly displayed the trophy she won in the competition.

她骄傲地展示了她在比赛中赢得的奖杯。

B2 adverb /pəˈtɛnʃəli/

potentially

潜在地

Meaning

with the possibility of becoming something in the future

Example

This project is potentially a huge success.

这个项目潜在地可能是一个巨大的成功。

B2 noun /ˈspɛk.tə.kəl/

spectacle

景象

Meaning

An impressive display or performance for viewers.

Example

The fireworks created a breathtaking spectacle in the night sky.

烟花在夜空中创造了一个惊人的景象。

B2 noun/verb /flɑːk/

flock

群

Meaning

a group of birds or animals; to gather or move in a crowd

Example

Tourists flocked to the beach during summer.

游客们在夏天涌向海滩。

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 verb /ˈspɛsɪfaɪ/

specify

指定

Meaning

to state or describe something clearly and exactly

Example

Please specify the time and place of the meeting.

请明确指定会议的时间和地点。

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 verb kənˈdem

condemn

谴责

Meaning

To express complete disapproval of; to censure.

Example

The leaders condemned the actions as inhumane.

领导人谴责这些行为是非人道的。

B2 adverb /ˈdɪmli/

dimly

昏暗

Meaning

in a faint or unclear way; with little light

Example

The room was dimly lit by a single candle.

房间被一根蜡烛微弱地照亮。

B2 adjective /ˈpæʃənət/

passionate

热情的

Meaning

showing or caused by strong feelings or a strong belief

Example

He is passionate about environmental conservation.

他对环境保护充满热情。

B2 noun /ˈɪnˌsaɪt/

insight

洞察力

Meaning

The ability to understand the true nature of something; deep understanding.

Example

Her insight into human behavior made her a successful psychologist.

她对人类行为的洞察力使她成为一位成功的心理学家。

B2 adjective /ˌprɒb.ləˈmæt.ɪk/

Problematic

有问题的; 导致问题的

Meaning

causing problems; troublesome; difficult to deal with

Example

The new policy changes are problematic and need to be reviewed.

新政策的变化是有问题的，需要审查。

B2 verb /pəˈluːt/

pollute

污染

Meaning

to make air, water, or land dirty and harmful to people, animals, and plants

Example

Factories pollute the environment with toxic chemicals.

工厂用有毒化学品污染环境。

B2 noun pɛsts

pests

害虫, 害动物

Meaning

Harmful or troublesome creatures, especially insects or small animals that damage crops, food, or living spaces.

Example

Pests can damage crops and cause diseases.

害虫可能损害作物并引发疾病。

B2 noun /ˌkeɪ.pəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

capability

能力

Meaning

The ability or capacity to do something.

Example

The telescope's capability is unparalleled.

望远镜的能力是无与伦比的。

B2 adverb /ɪˈsɛnʃəli/

essentially

本质上

Meaning

Used to emphasize the basic or fundamental nature of something.

Example

The two plans are essentially the same.

这两个计划本质上是相同的。

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 verb /ɪˈrʌpt/

erupt

爆发

Meaning

to burst forth suddenly and violently

Example

The volcano erupted after centuries of dormancy.

火山在沉寂了几个世纪后爆发。

B2 noun /bleɪd/

Blade

刀片

Meaning

a sharp flat cutting edge of a knife, sword, or tool

Example

The blade of the knife needs to be sharpened.

刀刃需要磨锐。

B2 adverb /ˈnɔɪzɪli/

Noisily

喧闹地

Meaning

in a way that makes a lot of noise; loudly

Example

The children were playing noisily in the playground.

孩子们在操场上喧闹地玩耍。

B2 adjective ˈnjuːtrəl

neutral

中性

Meaning

Having no electric charge; neither positive nor negative.

Example

Neutrons are electrically neutral.

中子电中性。

B2 adjective /səˈbɜːrbən/

suburban

郊区的

Meaning

relating to or characteristic of a suburb or the people living there

Example

They bought a house in a quiet suburban area.

他们在一个安静的郊区买了一栋房子。

B2 noun /ˈstɔːrɪdʒ/

storage

存储

Meaning

the action or method of storing something for future use

Example

The warehouse offers plenty of storage space.

仓库提供了大量的存储空间。

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 adjective /dɪˈtætʃt/

detached

分离的, 疏远的

Meaning

separate or disconnected; showing a lack of emotional involvement

Example

He lived in a detached house away from the city.

他住在远离城市的分离房子里。

B2 noun/verb /eɪp/

ape

一种类似猴子的大家伙 / 模仿

Meaning

a large primate similar to a monkey but without a tail; as a verb, to imitate or mimic

Example

Children often ape the behavior of adults.

孩子们经常模仿大人的行为。

B2 noun /ˈpæn.ɪk/

Panic

恐慌

Meaning

sudden uncontrollable fear or anxiety; a state of widespread fear and anxiety

Example

The fire alarm caused panic among the students.

火警铃声引起了学生们的恐慌。

B2 noun /ˈmɪsaɪl/ or /ˈmɪsəl/

missile

导弹

Meaning

a weapon that is self-propelled and directed toward a target

Example

The army launched a missile towards the enemy base.

军队向敌军基地发射了一枚导弹。

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 verb /ˈpiːtər/

peter

逐渐减弱

Meaning

to diminish gradually and come to an end; to fade or dwindle away

Example

The excitement of the event began to peter out after a few hours.

事件的兴奋感在几个小时后开始逐渐消退。

B2 noun/adjective /ˈtɜːrmɪnəl/

terminal

终点站，最终，绝症

Meaning

As a noun: A place where transport routes begin or end. As an adjective: Relating to the end or final stage of something, often an illness.

Example

He waited for the bus at the central terminal.

他在中央终点站等公交车。

B2 verb /ˈstreɪtən/

straighten

整理

Meaning

to make something straight or tidy; to correct or organize

Example

She straightened her hair before the meeting.

她在会议前整理了头发。

B2 noun /ˈprəʊsesə/

processor

处理器

Meaning

a machine or device that processes something, especially a computer's central processing unit (CPU)

Example

The new laptop has a faster processor.

这台新笔记本电脑有一个更快的处理器。

B2 noun /ˈæsɪd/

acid

酸

Meaning

a chemical substance that reacts with bases and has a sour taste

Example

Lemons contain citric acid.

柠檬含有柠檬酸。

B2 noun /ˈkwɔːtərˌbæk/

quarterback

四分卫

Meaning

the player who directs a team’s offense in American football

Example

The quarterback threw a perfect pass.

四分卫传了一个完美的传球。

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 noun /ˈtɔːtʃər/

torture

折磨

Meaning

the action or practice of inflicting severe pain on someone as a punishment or to force them to do something

Example

He was subjected to torture during the interrogation.

他在审问中遭受了折磨。