B2 noun ˈæn.ɪk.doʊt

anecdote

在演讲或写作中使用的短小有趣的故事

Meaning

A short interesting story used in speeches or writing.

Example

A well-placed anecdote makes a speech more relatable.

一个合适的位置插入小故事能让演讲更加容易理解。

B2 noun /ˌɔː.θɛnˈtɪs.ə.ti/

authenticity

真实性

Meaning

The quality of being authentic; genuineness or truthfulness.

Example

The authenticity of the document was verified.

文件的真实性已被验证。

B2 noun /ˈæbi/

abbey

修道院

Meaning

A large church building or monastery where monks or nuns live, work, and worship.

Example

The old abbey on the hill attracts many tourists each year.

山上的老修道院每年吸引着许多游客。

B2 noun /ˈeɪkər/

acre

Meaning

a unit of land area equal to 4,840 square yards (about 4,047 square meters)

Example

The farmer owns five acres of fertile land.

B2 verb /əˈsaɪn/

assign

分配

Meaning

to give someone a task, duty, or responsibility

Example

The manager will assign tasks to the new employees.

经理将给新员工分配任务。

B2 verb ədˈhɪər

adhere

附着

Meaning

To stick firmly to something or stay attached.

Example

Neutrons adhere to protons.

中子附着在质子上。

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 adjective /æbˈnɔːr.məl/

abnormal

异常的

Meaning

deviating from what is normal or usual, typically in a way that is undesirable

Example

The doctor noticed an abnormal growth in the patient’s lung.

医生注意到病人肺部出现了异常的生长。

B2 noun ˌæs.pɪˈreɪ.ʃən

aspiration

志向

Meaning

A hope or ambition of achieving something, a strong desire or goal to achieve something.

Example

His aspiration is to become a successful entrepreneur.

他的志向是成为一名成功的企业家。

B2 adjective /əˈkaʊntəbl/

accountable

负责

Meaning

Required or expected to justify actions or decisions; responsible.

Example

Staying accountable helps reduce delays.

保持负责有助于减少延迟。

B2 adjective /əˈbrʌpt/

abrupt

突然

Meaning

Sudden or unexpected, often without warning.

Example

The car came to an abrupt stop in the middle of the road.

汽车在路中间急停。

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 /ədˈmɪnɪstreɪtər/

administrator

Meaning

a person responsible for running or managing an organization or system

Example

The school administrator implemented new policies for students.

B2 verb /əˈbaɪd/

abide

遵守

Meaning

to accept or act in accordance with; to endure; to dwell

Example

I will abide by the rules of the company.

我会遵守公司的规则。

B2 adverb /ˌɑːrtɪˈfɪʃəli/

Artificially

人工地;

Meaning

by artificial means; not naturally; in a fake manner

Example

The lake was artificially created for irrigation purposes.

湖泊是人工创建的，旨在灌溉。

B2 verb /əˈstɒnɪʃ/

astonish

使震惊

Meaning

to surprise someone greatly; to fill with sudden wonder or amazement

Example

The magician’s final trick astonished the entire audience.

魔术师的最后一个表演使所有观众感到震惊。

B2 noun ˈænsɛstərz

Ancestors

祖先

Meaning

A person from whom one is descended; a forefather.

Example

The family tree shows the names of all ancestors.

家谱显示所有祖先的名字。

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 adverb /ˈæk.jə.rət.li/

Accurately

准确地，毫无错误地，正确地

Meaning

in an exact way, without any mistakes; precisely; correctly

Example

She accurately predicted the outcome of the election.

她准确地预测了选举结果。

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 noun /ˈɔːltər/

Altar

祭坛

Meaning

a raised structure on which offerings or sacrifices are made to a deity

Example

The bride and groom stood before the altar during the ceremony.

新郎和新娘在仪式中站在祭坛前。

B2 noun /ˈækni/

acne

痤疮

Meaning

a skin condition in which pores become inflamed and clogged, causing pimples and spots

Example

Regular cleansing and a balanced diet can help reduce acne.

定期清洁和均衡饮食可以帮助减少痤疮。

B2 noun /əkˌsɛs.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

accessibility

可访问性

Meaning

Accessibility or availability, easy availability of any place or service.

Example

Improved accessibility helps people with disabilities.

改善的可访问性帮助残疾人。

B2 adverb /əˈten.tɪv.li/

Attentively

专心

Meaning

with careful attention; in a focused manner

Example

She listened attentively to her teacher's instructions.

她专心听取了老师的指示。

B2 verb /əˈweɪkən/

awaken

唤醒

Meaning

to stop sleeping; to cause to become aware

Example

The loud noise awakened the entire neighborhood.

大声的噪音唤醒了整个邻里。

B2 noun /əˈriːnə/

arena

竞技场, 场地

Meaning

a large area surrounded by seats for sports, entertainment, or other events

Example

The basketball game will be held in the new arena downtown.

篮球比赛将在市中心的新竞技场举行。

B2 adverb /ˈænjuəli/

annually

每年一次

Meaning

once every year; yearly

Example

The company holds a general meeting annually.

公司每年举行一次全体会议。

B2 adjective + noun অ্যাডভার্স ইমপ্যাক্ট

adverse impact

负面影响

Meaning

A negative or harmful effect or influence on something.

Example

Long screen time has an adverse impact on hand muscles.

长时间看屏幕对手部肌肉有不良影响。

B2 adjective /ænˈdʒelɪk/

angelic

天使般的

Meaning

Like or characteristic of an angel; pure, kind, or innocent.

Example

The child had an angelic smile.

那个孩子有一个天使般的微笑。

B2 noun /ˌæk.jʊˈzeɪ.ʃən/

accusation

指控

Meaning

A statement that someone has done something wrong or illegal.

Example

She made an accusation of theft against her colleague.

她对她的同事提出了盗窃指控。

B2 verb /ˈæɡ.rə.veɪt/

aggravate

加重

Meaning

To make a situation worse or more serious.

Example

Scratching the rash will only aggravate the condition.

抓破皮疹只会加重病情。

B2 noun /æʃ/

ash

灰烬

Meaning

the powdery residue left after the burning of a substance

Example

After the fire, only ash remained of the house.

火灾过后，只有房子的灰烬留下。

B2 noun /əˈbɔːrʃən/

abortion

Meaning

The deliberate termination of a human pregnancy, usually performed during the first 28 weeks.

Example

The debate about abortion continues to divide public opinion.

B2 adjective æmˈbɪɡ.ju.əs

ambiguous

模糊的

Meaning

Having more than one possible meaning; unclear or vague.

Example

His statement was too ambiguous to understand.

他的声明模糊不清，无法理解。

B2 noun /ˌæn.ɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/

Animation

动画

Meaning

the technique of making inanimate objects appear to move; liveliness and enthusiasm

Example

The animation in this movie is incredibly detailed.

这部电影的动画非常细致。

B2 adjective /ˈædvɜːrs/

Adverse

不利的; 负面的; 有害的

Meaning

harmful; unfavorable; opposing; negative

Example

The adverse weather conditions forced them to cancel the event.

恶劣的天气条件迫使他们取消了活动。

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 adjective ˌæs.trəˈnɒm.ɪ.kəl

astronomical

天文学的

Meaning

Relating to astronomy; extremely large in amount or extent.

Example

The astronomical price reflects its exclusivity.

天文学的价格反映了它的独特性。

B2 adjective ˌæn.əlˈɪt.ɪ.kəl

analytical

分析的, 研究性的, 逻辑的

Meaning

Using or skilled in using analysis (i.e., separating a whole—intellectual or substantial—into its elemental parts or basic principles).

Example

She has an analytical approach to problem-solving.

她在解决问题时采用分析性方法。

B2 noun, verb /əˈsɔːlt/

assault

攻击

Meaning

a physical attack or to attack someone violently

Example

He was charged with assault after the fight.

他在打斗后因袭击被指控。

B2 adjective /ˈæm.pəl/

Ample

充足的；足够的；丰富的

Meaning

large in size, extent, or capacity; plentiful; more than enough

Example

We have ample time to finish the project before the deadline.

我们有足够的时间在最后期限前完成项目。

B2 noun ˈæt.rɪ.bjuːt

attribute

属性

Meaning

A quality or feature regarded as a characteristic or inherent part of someone or something.

Example

An important attribute of wood is its flexibility.

木材的一个重要属性是它的灵活性。

B2 noun /ˈɔːkʃən/

Auction

拍卖

Meaning

a public sale in which goods or property are sold to the highest bidder

Example

The antique furniture was sold at an auction last weekend.

古董家具在上周末的拍卖会上售出。

B2 verb əˈlaɪn.ɪŋ

aligning

对齐

Meaning

Placing or arranging things in a straight line or in correct relative positions.

Example

Aligning education with global standards is vital.

将教育与全球标准对齐是至关重要的。

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 verb /əˈteɪn/

attain

达到

Meaning

to achieve or reach something

Example

She worked hard to attain her goals.

她努力工作以达到她的目标。

B2 verb /əˈlaɪn/

align

对齐 / 排成直线

Meaning

To arrange things in a straight line; to adjust or bring into proper relation or agreement.

Example

The manager asked the team to align their goals with the company's mission.

经理要求团队将他们的目标与公司的使命对齐。

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 /ˈædvəkəsi/

advocacy

倡导

Meaning

public support for or recommendation of a particular cause or policy

Example

Her advocacy for children's rights earned her international recognition.

她对儿童权利的倡导为她赢得了国际认可。

B2 noun /ˈæktɪvɪst/

activist

活动家

Meaning

A person who works to bring about social or political change.

Example

The activist organized a protest against pollution.

活动家组织了针对污染的抗议活动。

B2 verb /əˈkʌmplɪʃ/

accomplish

完成

Meaning

to achieve or complete successfully

Example

She managed to accomplish all her goals for the year.

她成功地完成了今年的所有目标。

B2 noun /ˈæli/

alley

小巷

Meaning

a narrow passageway between or behind buildings

Example

They walked through a dark alley to reach the main road.

他们走过一条黑暗的小巷，来到主干道。

B2 noun ˌæn.tiˈɒk.sɪ.dənts

antioxidants

抗氧化剂

Meaning

A substance that may prevent or delay some types of cell damage.

Example

Fruits and vegetables are rich in antioxidants.

水果和蔬菜富含抗氧化剂。

B2 verb /ˈɔːltər/

alter

改变

Meaning

to change or modify something slightly but significantly

Example

She decided to alter her dress to make it fit better.

她决定改变她的裙子，让它更合身。

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 verb əˈpɔɪn.tɪd

appointed

任命

Meaning

Assign a job or role to someone; designate someone to a position.

Example

Appointed officials carry significant responsibilities.

任命的官员承担重要责任。

B2 noun /ˈæŋkər/

Anchor

锚

Meaning

a heavy object used to moor a vessel to the sea bottom; a person or thing that provides stability or confidence

Example

The ship dropped its anchor in the harbor.

船只在港口投下了锚。

B2 noun /ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒi/

anthropology

人类学

Meaning

the scientific study of humans, their societies, cultures, and development

Example

She decided to major in anthropology at university.

她决定在大学主修人类学。

B2 adjective /ˈeɪ.li.ən/

alien

外星人

Meaning

Belonging to a foreign country or nation; extraterrestrial.

Example

The telescope is capable of detecting alien signals.

望远镜能够探测外星信号。

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 noun/verb /ɔːˈdɪʃən/

audition

试镜

Meaning

A trial performance by an actor, singer, or musician to demonstrate suitability for a role.

Example

She auditioned for the lead role in the school play.

她为学校的主角试镜。

B2 noun əˈsʌmp.ʃənz

assumptions

假设

Meaning

Things that are accepted as true or certain to happen, without proof.

Example

His assumptions about the project were completely wrong.

他对项目的假设完全错误。

B2 noun ɑːmd ˈkɒn.flɪkt

armed conflict

武装冲突

Meaning

A contest of armed forces; warfare between opposing military forces.

Example

Armed conflict resulted in widespread devastation.

武装冲突导致了广泛的破坏。

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 /ˈɑːr.tɪ.zən/

Artison

工匠

Meaning

a skilled craftsperson who makes things by hand

Example

The artisan created a beautiful wooden sculpture.

工匠创造了一件美丽的木雕。

B2 noun /əˈnælədʒi/

analogy

类比

Meaning

A comparison between two things for the purpose of explanation or clarification.

Example

The teacher used the analogy of a tree to explain the structure of an essay.

老师用树木的类比来解释文章的结构。

B2 verb /əˈpɔɪnt/

appoint

任命

Meaning

to choose someone for a job or position

Example

The board will appoint a new director.

董事会将任命一位新董事。

B2 noun ˌæd.æpˈteɪ.ʃən

adaptation

适应

Meaning

The action or process of adapting or being adapted.

Example

Adaptation to climate change is critical for resilience.

适应气候变化对于韧性至关重要。

B2 noun /əˈlaɪnmənt/

alignment

对齐

Meaning

arrangement in a straight line or in proper position

Example

The alignment of the planets was perfect for the celestial event.

行星的对齐对天文事件来说是完美的。

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 /æmˈbæsədər/

Ambassador

大使

Meaning

an accredited diplomat sent by a country as its official representative to a foreign country

Example

The ambassador met with government officials to discuss trade agreements.

大使与政府官员会面，讨论贸易协议。

B2 adjective /əˈfekʃənət/

Affectionate

亲切的; 爱心的; 温柔的; 表现出关爱

Meaning

loving; caring; tender; showing affection

Example

She is very affectionate towards her children.

她对她的孩子非常温柔。

B2 adjective /əˈsɜːr.tɪv/

Assertive

果断的; 自信的

Meaning

confident and forceful; having a strong personality

Example

She is very assertive when speaking in meetings.

她在会议中发言时非常果断。

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 verb /ˈæləkeɪt/

allocate

分配

Meaning

to distribute or assign resources, duties, or responsibilities for a specific purpose

Example

The manager allocated funds for the new project.

经理已为新项目分配资金。

B2 noun /əˈkjuːzd/

accused

被告

Meaning

a person who has been charged with a crime

Example

The accused pleaded not guilty in court.

被告在法庭上表示无罪。

B2 adjective + noun æmˈbɪʃəs ɪnˈdevər

ambitious endeavor

雄心壮志的努力

Meaning

A bold and determined attempt to achieve something challenging.

Example

Artemis is an ambitious endeavor in space exploration.

阿尔忒弥斯是一次雄心勃勃的太空探索努力。

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 noun /əˈbjuːs/

Abuse

虐待; 滥用;

Meaning

cruel and violent treatment; improper use of something

Example

The abuse of power led to his resignation.

滥用权力导致了他的辞职。

B2 noun ɔːɡˈmɛn.tɪd riˈæl.ɪ.ti

augmented reality

增强现实，虚拟与现实世界的结合

Meaning

Technology that overlays digital information on the real world environment.

Example

Gaming has been transformed by augmented reality.

增强现实改变了游戏。

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 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 /ˈænsestri/

ancestry

家谱

Meaning

one’s family origins or lineage

Example

He is proud of his royal ancestry.

他为自己的皇室家谱感到自豪。

B2 adverb /əˈfek.ʃən.ət.li/

Affectionately

亲切地

Meaning

in a way that shows feelings of liking or love; with fondness and care

Example

She hugged her grandmother affectionately.

她温柔地拥抱了她的祖母。

B2 adverb /əˈkɔːr.dɪŋ.li/

Accordingly

因此; 所以; 根据情况

Meaning

in a way that is appropriate to the particular circumstances; therefore; consequently

Example

The weather was bad, so the event was cancelled accordingly.

天气不好，所以活动因此被取消。

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 adverb /əˈlɛdʒɪdli/

allegedly

据称

Meaning

used to say that something is claimed to be true, though not proven

Example

He was allegedly involved in the robbery.

他据称参与了抢劫。

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 /ˈærəɡənt/

Arrogant

傲慢; 自大

Meaning

having an exaggerated sense of one's importance; proud

Example

His arrogant behavior made him very unpopular.

他傲慢的行为让他变得非常不受欢迎。

B2 noun /ˈɑːrkaɪvz/

avert

避免

Meaning

to prevent something bad from happening or to turn away one's eyes or thoughts

Example

Quick action helped avert a disaster.

快速的行动帮助避免了灾难。

B2 noun ˈæɡ.rɪ.kʌl.tʃɚ

agriculture

农业

Meaning

The science or practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for the growing of crops and the rearing of animals to provide food, wool, and other products.

Example

Sustainable agriculture can help protect the environment.

可持续农业可以帮助保护环境。

B2 verb /ˈæmplɪˌfaɪ/

amplify

放大

Meaning

to make sounds louder; to make something larger or more significant

Example

The microphone amplifies her voice.

麦克风增强了她的声音。

B2 verb /əˈraɪz/

arise

出现

Meaning

to begin to exist or to happen

Example

Problems may arise if you don't plan ahead.

如果你没有提前计划，问题可能会出现。

B2 adjective /əˈtʃiːvəbl/

achievable

可实现的

Meaning

Able to be brought about or reached successfully.

Example

Start with achievable steps to stay motivated.

从可实现的步骤开始，以保持动力。

B2 verb /əˈveɪl/

avail

利用

Meaning

to make use of something; to be of use or benefit

Example

You should avail yourself of this opportunity.

你应该利用这个机会。

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 noun /əˈsɛnt/

ascent

Meaning

The act of rising or climbing to a higher position or level.

Example

The climbers began their ascent to the mountain peak at dawn.

B2 adjective /æpt/

apt

适当的

Meaning

Appropriate or suitable; having a natural tendency or quick to learn.

Example

She is an apt student who quickly understands new concepts.

她是一个适当的学生，很快就能理解新的概念。

B2 noun /ˈænsestər/

Ancestor

祖先

Meaning

a person, typically one more remote than a grandparent, from whom one is descended

Example

She researched her family tree to learn about her ancestors.

她研究了家谱，了解她的祖先。

B2 adjective /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/

alarming

令人担忧

Meaning

Worrying or disturbing; causing concern or fear.

Example

The unemployment rate among youth is alarming.

年轻人中的失业率令人担忧。

B2 noun /ɑːrˈkeɪd/

arcade

游乐场

Meaning

a covered passage with arches along one or both sides; also a place with coin-operated games

Example

The children spent the afternoon playing games at the arcade.

孩子们在游戏中心度过了下午。

B2 noun /ˈæd.və.kət/

Advocate

辩护律师；倡导者

Meaning

a lawyer who represents clients in court; a person who supports or argues for a cause or policy

Example

The advocate presented strong evidence to defend his client in court.

这位辩护律师在法庭上出示了有力的证据，为他的客户辩护。

B2 noun ədˈvɜː.sɪ.ti

adversity

逆境

Meaning

Difficulties; misfortune; a difficult or unpleasant situation.

Example

He remained strong in the face of adversity.

他在逆境中保持坚强。

B2 adverb /ɔːˈθentɪkli/

authentically

真实地

Meaning

in a genuine, real, or true manner; in a way that reflects true character or origin

Example

She speaks authentically about her experiences.

她真实地谈论自己的经历。

B2 noun /əˈreɪ/

array

数组，展示

Meaning

an impressive display or arrangement of things

Example

The shop displayed an array of colorful dresses.

商店展示了一场五颜六色的连衣裙展示。

B2 adjective, noun /ˈɛəriəl/

aerial

空中 / 天线

Meaning

As an adjective: existing or happening in the air. As a noun: an antenna for receiving radio or television signals.

Example

The pilot performed an amazing aerial maneuver.

飞行员执行了一个令人惊叹的空中机动。

B2 adverb /ˌælfəˈbɛtɪkli/

alphabetically

按字母顺序

Meaning

in the order of the letters of the alphabet

Example

The names are listed alphabetically in the register.

这些名字在登记册中按字母顺序排列。

B2 verb /əˈkʌmpəni/

accompany

陪伴

Meaning

to go somewhere with someone as a companion or escort

Example

She asked her friend to accompany her to the concert.

她请她的朋友陪她一起去音乐会。

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 /ˈɑːrbɪˌtrɛri/

arbitrary

随意的

Meaning

based on random choice or personal whim, rather than reason or system

Example

The teacher's arbitrary grading upset many students.

老师的随意评分让许多学生感到不满。

B2 noun /əˈɡrɛʃən/

aggression

侵略

Meaning

hostile or violent behavior towards others

Example

His sudden aggression surprised everyone in the meeting.

他突然的侵略行为让会议中的每个人都感到震惊。

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 /əˌbriːviˈeɪʃən/

abbreviation

缩写

Meaning

a shortened form of a word or phrase

Example

NASA is an abbreviation for National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

NASA 是 National Aeronautics and Space Administration 的缩写。

B2 verb /əˈkjuːmjəleɪt/

accumulate

积累

Meaning

to gather or collect things gradually over time

Example

She managed to accumulate a small fortune through wise investments.

她通过聪明的投资成功地积累了财富。

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 /əˈsaɪləm/

asylum

庇护所

Meaning

Protection or shelter, especially given to refugees or the mentally ill.

Example

The refugees sought asylum in the neighboring country.

难民在邻国寻求庇护。

B2 adjective + noun əˈdæptɪv ˈfiːtʃərz

adaptive features

适应性特征

Meaning

Characteristics that help organisms adjust to their environment

Example

Plants' adaptive features help them grow in winter.

植物的适应性特征帮助它们在冬季生长。

B2 noun /ˈæməzɒn/

amazon

强大的女人

Meaning

A tall, strong, or powerful woman.

Example

She fought like an amazon in the competition.

她在比赛中像亚马逊女战士一样作战。

B2 noun/adjective /ˌædəˈlɛsənt/

adolescent

青少年

Meaning

A young person in the process of developing from a child into an adult.

Example

Adolescents often experience rapid physical and emotional changes.

青少年常常经历快速的身体和情感变化。

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。