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B2 verb /ænˈtɪsɪˌpeɪt/

anticipate

预期
Meaning
to expect or look forward to something; to realize or foresee in advance
Example
We anticipate a large crowd at the event.
我们预期活动中会有大量人群。
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 ˌel.ɪ.dʒəˈbɪl.ə.ti

eligibility

资格
Meaning
The state of having the right to do or obtain something through satisfaction of the appropriate conditions.
Example
Eligibility criteria maintain fairness.
资格标准确保公平。
B2 noun /ɪˈlɛktrɪk drɪl/

Electric drill

电动钻孔机
Meaning
A power tool used for drilling holes in various materials
Example
He used an electric drill to make holes in the wall for hanging pictures.
他用电动钻孔机在墙上打孔,用于挂画。
B2 verb /ˈsprɪŋkəl/

sprinkle

Meaning
to scatter small drops or particles of a substance over a surface
Example
She sprinkled sugar on top of the cake.
B2 adjective /ɪˈlɛktərəl/

electoral

选举的
Meaning
related to elections or voting
Example
The electoral process in the country has been reformed in recent years.
该国的选举程序在近年来进行了改革。
B2 noun /brɑːnz/

bronze

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 ˈel.ɪ.dʒə.bəl

eligible

有资格的
Meaning
Having the right to do or obtain something through satisfaction of the appropriate conditions.
Example
Only eligible candidates are considered for appointments.
只有有资格的候选人才会被考虑任命。
B2 verb ɪmˈpoʊz

imposes

强加
Meaning
To establish or apply by authority; to force something unwelcome or unfamiliar to be accepted or put in place.
Example
Pollution imposes harmful effects on the environment.
污染对环境施加了有害的影响。
B2 noun ˌkɒn.fɪ.den.ʃiˈæl.ɪ.ti

confidentiality

保密性
Meaning
The state of keeping or being kept secret or private
Example
Confidentiality is crucial in data security.
保密性对数据安全至关重要。
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 /ɪˈlɪmɪneɪt/

eliminate

消除
Meaning
To completely remove or get rid of something.
Example
Eliminate time-wasting habits.
消除浪费时间的习惯。
B2 noun /ˈmɒdjuːl/

module

模块
Meaning
a self-contained unit of a course or system, typically part of a larger whole
Example
The module on machine learning was difficult but informative.
机器学习的模块很难,但很有信息量。
B2 verb /tʌk/

tuck

塞进
Meaning
to push or fold something neatly into a particular place
Example
She tucked the blanket around the baby to keep him warm.
她把毯子围绕着婴儿,这样他就保持温暖。
B2 noun ˌfoʊ.t̬oʊˈsɪn.θə.sɪs

photosynthesis

光合作用
Meaning
The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods from carbon dioxide and water.
Example
Plants depend on photosynthesis for survival.
植物依靠光合作用来生存。
B2 adjective /leɪm/

Lame

跛; 残疾
Meaning
unable to walk normally because of an injury or illness affecting the leg or foot; weak and unconvincing
Example
The injured horse was lame and couldn't walk properly.
受伤的马跛行,不能正常行走。
B2 noun /ˈkɑːmpaʊnd/

compound

化合物 / 封闭区域
Meaning
a thing that is composed of two or more separate elements; an enclosed area with buildings
Example
The scientist studied the chemical compound in the lab.
科学家在实验室研究了化学化合物。
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 verb /dɪˈstrækt/

distract

分心
Meaning
to take someone's attention away from what they are doing or focusing on
Example
The loud noise distracted her during the exam.
大声噪音让她在考试中分心。
B2 noun ˌriːkənˈstrʌkʃn

reconstruction

重建
Meaning
The action or process of reconstructing or being reconstructed.
Example
The reconstruction project took years.
重建项目花了几年时间。
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 adjective /ɪˈven.tʃu.əl/

Eventual

最终的
Meaning
happening or existing at the end of a process; final; ultimate
Example
The eventual outcome was better than expected.
最终结果比预期的更好。
B2 adjective /ˈrɪɡ.ər.əs/

rigorous

严格
Meaning
Extremely thorough and demanding in analysis or practice.
Example
A rigorous study plan helps students achieve better results.
严格的学习计划帮助学生取得更好的成绩。
B2 adjective dʒəˈnet.ɪk

genetic

遗传的
Meaning
Relating to genes or heredity; concerning the transmission of inherited characteristics.
Example
Genetic traits influence physical characteristics.
遗传特征影响身体特征。
B2 noun /kəmˈpliːʃən/

completion

完成
Meaning
the action or process of finishing something
Example
The completion of the project will take another few weeks.
项目的完成将再需要几周时间。
B2 noun /ˈkɒpə/

copper

Meaning
a reddish-brown metal used for electrical wiring, coins, and more
Example
Copper is a good conductor of electricity.
铜是良好的电力导体。
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 adjective /proʊn/

Prone

倾向于
Meaning
having a tendency to; inclined; lying face down
Example
He is prone to making mistakes when he's tired.
他容易犯错,当他累的时候。
B2 verb /dɪsˈkɑːrd/

discard

丢弃
Meaning
to throw away something that is no longer needed
Example
She decided to discard the old clothes.
她决定丢弃旧衣服。
B2 noun /ˈpær.ə.daɪs/

Paradise

天堂; 完美幸福的地方或状态; 理想的地方
Meaning
heaven; a place or state of perfect happiness; an ideal or perfect place
Example
The tropical island was like paradise for the tourists.
热带岛屿对游客来说就像天堂一样。
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 ˈoʊzoʊn dɪˈpliʃən

ozone depletion

臭氧消耗
Meaning
The reduction in the amount of ozone in the Earth's stratosphere, leading to increased UV radiation.
Example
Ozone depletion increases UV radiation.
臭氧消耗增加了紫外线辐射。
B2 noun /ˈraɪət/

Riot

骚乱; 暴乱
Meaning
a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd; an uncontrolled outburst
Example
The peaceful protest turned into a riot when violence broke out.
和平抗议活动在暴力爆发时变成了骚乱。
B2 adjective /plʌmp/

plump

丰满或圆形
Meaning
having a full, rounded shape; pleasantly fat
Example
The cat was plump and well-fed.
那只猫又胖又被很好地喂养。
B2 noun /ˌrɛvəˈleɪʃən/

revelation

启示
Meaning
A surprising and previously unknown fact, especially one made known in a dramatic way.
Example
The book was full of shocking revelations about the politician.
这本书充满了对政治家的震惊启示。
B2 noun ɪˌlɪm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən

elimination

消除
Meaning
The complete removal or destruction of something.
Example
The elimination of emissions is a priority.
排放的消除是优先事项。
B2 adjective /ɪˈreɡjələr/

irregular

不规则的
Meaning
not even or consistent in shape, pattern, time, or behavior; not following normal rules
Example
His attendance at work has been irregular this month.
他这个月上班出勤不规则。
B2 noun /ˈtɛmpoʊ/

tempo

节奏, 速度
Meaning
The speed or pace at which a piece of music or activity is performed.
Example
The band played the song at a faster tempo than usual.
乐队以比平常更快的节奏演奏了这首歌。
B2 verb, noun /ɪnˈdevər/

endeavour

努力
Meaning
To try hard to achieve something; an attempt or effort
Example
She endeavoured to finish the project on time.
她努力按时完成项目。
B2 noun, adjective /ˌpəʊstˈɡrædʒuət/

postgraduate

研究生
Meaning
A student who has completed a first degree and is studying for a further degree.
Example
She is doing postgraduate research in physics.
她正在做物理学的研究生研究。
B2 noun /ˈɔːkɪstrə/

orchestra

管弦乐队
Meaning
a large group of musicians playing different instruments together
Example
The orchestra performed beautifully at the concert.
管弦乐队在音乐会上演奏得非常出色。
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 adjective /ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ/

damaging

Meaning
causing harm or injury
Example
The storm caused damaging effects to the crops.
B2 adverb /ˈdʌbli/

doubly

双重地
Meaning
in a twofold manner; to twice the degree
Example
She felt doubly fortunate after winning the prize and getting a promotion.
在赢得奖项并获得晋升后,她感到双倍幸运。
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 /beər/

Bare

裸; 未覆盖; 空; 最少
Meaning
naked; uncovered; empty; minimal
Example
The bare walls of the room needed some decoration.
房间的光秃秃的墙壁需要一些装饰。
B2 noun /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/

establishment

机构
Meaning
An organization, business, or system; the act of setting something up.
Example
The restaurant is a new establishment in town.
餐厅是城市中新建立的机构。
B2 noun /əˈluːmɪnəm/

aluminum

Meaning
a lightweight silvery metal used for making cans, foils, and other items
Example
The airplane body is made of strong but light aluminum.
飞机的机身是用强度高但重量轻的铝制成的。
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 adjective /ˈfʌŋkʃənl/

functional

功能性
Meaning
designed to be practical and useful, rather than just decorative
Example
The design of the chair is simple but highly functional.
椅子的设计简单,但非常实用。
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 adverb /ˈbrɔːdli/

broadly

广泛地
Meaning
in a general or wide manner.
Example
The rules are broadly similar across all regions.
规则在所有地区大体相似。
B2 adjective /ˈspaɪ.rəl/

Spiral

螺旋
Meaning
winding in a continuous curve; helical
Example
The spiral staircase led to the top floor.
螺旋楼梯通向了最上面的一层。
B2 noun /ˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

classification

分类
Meaning
the action or process of classifying something into groups based on shared characteristics.
Example
The classification of animals helps in understanding their biology.
动物的分类有助于理解它们的生物学。
B2 noun /ˈpen neɪm/

Pen-name

笔名
Meaning
a fictitious name used by an author instead of their real name; a pseudonym
Example
Mark Twain was the pen-name of Samuel Clemens.
马克·吐温是塞缪尔·克莱门斯的笔名。
B2 noun /hɔːk/

Hawk

猎鹰
Meaning
a bird of prey with broad wings and strong talons used for hunting
Example
The hawk soared high above the field hunting for prey.
猎鹰在田野上空飞翔,寻找猎物。
B2 noun /ˈɔɪ.stər/

Oyster

生蚝
Meaning
a type of shellfish that can be eaten and sometimes contains pearls
Example
She ordered fresh oysters at the seafood restaurant.
她在海鲜餐厅点了新鲜的生蚝。
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 verb /ɪˈkwɪp/

equip

装备
Meaning
to provide someone or something with the necessary items or skills for a task
Example
The school equipped its students with modern technology.
学校为学生配备了现代科技。
B2 adjective /aɪˈdentɪkəl/

Identical

相同的; 完全一样的
Meaning
exactly the same; not different in any way
Example
The twins look completely identical to each other.
这对双胞胎看起来完全一样。
B2 noun /ˈrem.ə.di/

Remedy

药物;治疗;补救办法
Meaning
a medicine or treatment for a disease; a solution to a problem
Example
This herbal remedy helps with headaches.
这种草药治疗有助于缓解头痛。
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 noun, verb /kɜːrs/

curse

诅咒
Meaning
a solemn wish that harm or misfortune should befall someone; a rude or offensive word or phrase; to utter offensive words or wish harm upon someone
Example
He cursed loudly when he realized he had lost his wallet.
当他意识到自己丢了钱包时,他大声咒骂。
B2 verb /dɪsˈmɪs/

dismiss

解雇, 否定
Meaning
to remove someone from a job or position; to decide something is not important
Example
The manager dismissed the employee for being late too often.
经理因为员工经常迟到而解雇了他。
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 noun /ˈsɪmpəθi/

Sympathy

同情
Meaning
feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune
Example
She expressed her sympathy for the victims of the accident.
她对事故的受害者表达了同情。
B2 adjective /liːn/

Lean

瘦; 脂肪少; 虚弱
Meaning
thin; having little fat; weak
Example
He has a lean and muscular body.
他有一个瘦而健壮的身体。
B2 noun /ˈtreɪdmɑːrk/

trademark

商标
Meaning
a symbol, word, or words legally registered or established by use as representing a company or product
Example
The company’s logo is its trademark.
公司的标志就是它的商标。
B2 adjective /aɪˈrɒnɪkəl/

ironical

讽刺的
Meaning
expressing irony; having the nature of irony
Example
Her ironical tone made everyone uncomfortable.
她的讽刺语气让每个人都感到不舒服。
B2 noun /ˌɑːr.kiˈɑː.lə.dʒi/

archeology

考古学
Meaning
the study of human history and prehistory through excavation and analysis of artifacts and structures
Example
She decided to study archeology to learn about ancient civilizations.
她决定学习考古学,以了解古代文明。
B2 noun /ˈtɜːr.mər.ɪk ˈpaʊ.dər/

Turmeric Powder

姜黄粉
Meaning
ground turmeric root used as a spice and for its medicinal properties
Example
Add a pinch of turmeric powder to the curry for color and flavor.
在咖喱中加入一撮姜黄粉,增加色泽和味道。
B2 noun /ˌrep.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən/

Repetition

重复
Meaning
the action of repeating something that has already been said or written
Example
Constant repetition helps students memorize vocabulary effectively.
持续的重复帮助学生有效地记忆词汇。
B2 verb /blɪŋk/

blink

眨眼
Meaning
to close and open the eyes quickly.
Example
She blinked rapidly to clear the dust from her eyes.
她迅速眨眼清除眼中的灰尘。
B2 verb /ˈsmʌɡəl/

smuggle

Meaning
to move goods illegally into or out of a country
Example
The gang tried to smuggle gold across the border.
B2 verb /əˈmend/

amend

修改
Meaning
to make changes or corrections to improve something; to modify
Example
They amended the contract to include new terms.
他们修改了合同以包括新的条款。
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 /rɪˈmeɪn.dər/

Remainder

剩余部分; 剩下的东西
Meaning
the part that is left over; what remains after the other parts have been taken away
Example
The remainder of the food was stored in the refrigerator.
剩下的食物被存放在冰箱里。
B2 verb /pərˈsɪst/

persist

Meaning
to continue firmly in an action or opinion despite difficulty or opposition
Example
She decided to persist in her efforts to learn French.
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 /ˈbeə.rə.bəl/

Bearable

可忍受的; 容忍的; 不太不愉快或痛苦
Meaning
able to be endured; tolerable; not too unpleasant or painful
Example
The pain became bearable after taking the medicine.
服药后,疼痛变得可以忍受。
B2 adjective /ˈdæz.lɪŋ/

Dazzling

耀眼的; 令人印象深刻的
Meaning
extremely bright and impressive; brilliant and stunning
Example
The dazzling lights of the city amazed the tourists.
城市的耀眼灯光让游客感到惊讶。
B2 noun ˌfʌŋk.ʃəˈnæl.ə.ti

functionality

功能性
Meaning
The quality of being functional; the ability to work or operate as intended.
Example
The new refrigerator has improved functionality.
新冰箱提高了功能性。
B2 adjective /kəmˈpæʃənət/

Compassionate

有同情心的; 富有同情心的
Meaning
feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others who are suffering
Example
The compassionate nurse took extra time to comfort the worried patients.
富有同情心的护士花时间安慰忧虑的病人。
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 /ʌnˈskɪld/

Unskilled

无技能的; 无技术的工人
Meaning
lacking technical training or ability; not requiring special skills
Example
Many unskilled workers are looking for training opportunities.
许多没有技能的工人正在寻找培训机会。
B2 noun, verb /bʌt/

butt

Meaning
to hit or push with the head or horns; the end part of something, especially a cigarette
Example
The goat butted the fence with its horns.
B2 noun /ɪnˈsaɪdə/

insider

内部人士
Meaning
a person within a group or organization who has access to confidential information
Example
He was an insider who knew all the company's secrets.
他是一个了解公司所有秘密的内部人士。
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 noun /ˈtɜːrkwɔɪz/

turquoise

绿松石
Meaning
a greenish-blue color or gemstone
Example
She wore a necklace with a beautiful turquoise stone.
她戴着一条美丽的绿松石项链。
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, 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 verb /wiːv/

weave

编织
Meaning
to make cloth by interlacing threads; to move in and out
Example
She learned to weave beautiful carpets.
她学会了编织美丽的地毯。
B2 noun noʊˈbel praɪz

Nobel Prize

诺贝尔奖
Meaning
Any of six international prizes awarded annually for outstanding work in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature, economics, and the promotion of peace.
Example
Nobel Prize recognition evaded Bose's contributions.
诺贝尔奖的认可未能体现博斯的贡献。
B2 adjective /ˈfɛmənɪn/

feminine

女性的
Meaning
having qualities traditionally associated with women; feminine in nature
Example
She has a very feminine style of dressing.
她有非常女性化的穿衣风格。
B2 noun /ˈpæθweɪ/

pathway

小径
Meaning
a route or course along which something travels or progresses
Example
The narrow pathway led to the hidden garden.
狭窄的小径通向隐藏的花园。
B2 noun /ˌklærɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

clarification

澄清
Meaning
The action of making a statement or situation less confused and more clearly comprehensible.
Example
The manager requested clarification on the project details.
经理要求对项目细节进行澄清。
B2 noun /ˈpeə.rən.tɪŋ/

parenting

育儿
Meaning
The care and training a child receives while growing up, involving the development of their mental, physical, and social aspects.
Example
Effective parenting helps children develop confidence and independence.
有效的育儿帮助孩子们发展自信和独立。
B2 noun /ˈmeɪər/

mayor

市长
Meaning
The elected head of a city, town, or municipality.
Example
The mayor announced a new policy to improve public transport.
市长宣布了一项新政策,以改善公共交通。
B2 noun /ˌmɛdɪˈteɪʃən/

meditation

冥想
Meaning
The practice of focusing the mind to achieve calmness, clarity, or spiritual growth.
Example
She practices meditation every morning to start her day peacefully.
她每天早上练习冥想,开始她的平静一天。
B2 noun/verb /ˈslɔː.tər/

slaughter

屠杀 / 大规模谋杀
Meaning
the killing of animals for food; killing in large numbers violently
Example
The army slaughtered hundreds of enemy soldiers.
军队屠杀了数百名敌军士兵。
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 adjective /ˌʌnɪˈmædʒənəbəl/

Unimaginable

难以想象的
Meaning
impossible to conceive; beyond imagination
Example
The scale of destruction was unimaginable until we saw it firsthand.
毁灭的规模是难以想象的,直到我们亲眼看到。
B2 noun /ˈfɔːr.kæst/

Forecast

天气预报
Meaning
a prediction or estimate of future events, especially coming weather conditions
Example
The weather forecast predicted heavy rain for the entire weekend.
天气预报预测整个周末将有大雨。
B2 noun /lɪˈdʒɪtɪməsi/

legitimacy

合法性
Meaning
the quality of being accepted as right, proper, or lawful
Example
The legitimacy of the election was questioned by observers.
选举的合法性受到观察员的质疑。
B2 noun /ˈʌndərkləʊðz/

underclothes

内衣
Meaning
Clothing worn beneath outer clothes, such as underwear or lingerie
Example
He folded his underclothes neatly before packing them.
他在打包前把内衣叠得整整齐齐。
B2 noun ˈfreɪm.wɜːks

frameworks

框架
Meaning
A basic structure underlying a system, concept, or text; an essential supporting structure.
Example
Frameworks define the basis of systems.
框架定义了系统的基础。
B2 noun /ˈtriːti/

Treaty

条约
Meaning
a formally concluded and ratified agreement between countries or states
Example
The peace treaty was signed after years of negotiations.
和平条约在多年谈判后签署。
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 verb /maʊnt/

mount

安装
Meaning
to climb up, rise, or fix something in place
Example
They plan to mount a camera on the wall.
他们计划在墙上安装一台摄像机。
B2 adjective /kəˈreɪdʒəs/

Courageous

勇敢的; 无畏的; 在面对危险时展现勇气
Meaning
brave; fearless; showing courage in the face of danger
Example
The courageous firefighter rescued the family from the burning building.
勇敢的消防员从燃烧的建筑物中救出了家庭。
B2 verb /spɛər/

spare

额外给予 / 节省
Meaning
To give something that one has extra of; to refrain from harming or killing.
Example
Could you spare me a few minutes of your time?
你能给我一些你的时间吗?
B2 adjective /ɪˈmædʒ.ɪ.nər.i/

Imaginary

想象的; 虚构的; 不现实的
Meaning
existing only in imagination; not real; fictional
Example
The child had an imaginary friend who she talked to every day.
那个孩子有一个想象的朋友,每天和他说话。
B2 verb /dɪsˈeɪbl/

disable

禁用
Meaning
to make something unable to function or operate
Example
The technician disabled the alarm system temporarily.
技术人员暂时禁用了报警系统。
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 adjective /ˈɛəri/

airy

通风的
Meaning
Spacious and well-ventilated; light and breezy.
Example
The new apartment is bright and airy.
这间新公寓明亮且通风。
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 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 noun /ˈruːdnəs/

Rudeness

粗鲁
Meaning
the quality of being impolite, discourteous, or offensive in behavior or speech
Example
His rudeness shocked everyone at the dinner party.
他的粗鲁在晚宴上震惊了所有人。
B2 noun /ˌriː.ɪnˈfɔːrs.mənt/

reinforcement

强化
Meaning
Strengthening or supporting something, especially behavior or learning.
Example
Positive reinforcement helps in learning.
积极的强化有助于学习。
B2 noun /ˌsoʊsiˈɑːlədʒi/

sociology

社会学
Meaning
the study of society, human relationships, and social institutions
Example
She is studying sociology at university.
她在大学学习社会学。
B2 adjective /ˈɪn.tɪ.mət/

Intimate

亲密的; 私人的; 详细的知识
Meaning
close in friendship; private and personal; detailed knowledge
Example
They have an intimate friendship that has lasted for decades.
他们有一段持续数十年的亲密友谊。