B2 adjective /æʃ ˈkʌl.ər/

Ash-colour

灰色

Meaning

a grayish color resembling ash

Example

The old building had ash-colour walls that needed painting.

这座旧建筑有灰色的墙壁，需要重新粉刷。

B2 noun /ˈaʊtlʊk/

outlook

前景, 预测

Meaning

a person's general attitude or view; a forecast or prospect

Example

The economic outlook for the year is positive.

今年的经济前景是积极的。

B2 verb /θɔː/

thaw

融化

Meaning

to melt or cause to melt after being frozen

Example

The ice began to thaw in the sun.

冰开始在阳光下融化。

B2 adjective /ˈɡlæm.ər.əs/

Glamorous

迷人的; 魅力四射的; 时尚的;

Meaning

having glamour; attractive in an exciting way; fashionable;

Example

The actress looked glamorous in her designer gown at the awards ceremony.

那位女演员在颁奖典礼上穿着设计师的礼服，看起来非常迷人。

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 adverb /rɪˈɡɑrdləs/

regardless

不管

Meaning

without paying attention to the current situation or condition

Example

She will go to the party regardless of the weather.

她将去派对，不管天气如何。

B2 adjective /ɡrɪm/

grim

严峻

Meaning

very serious or gloomy in appearance or outlook

Example

The future looked grim after the disaster.

灾难之后，未来看起来非常严峻。

B2 adjective /ʌnfəˈmɪl.jər/

Unfamiliar

不熟悉的; 陌生的

Meaning

not known or recognized; strange

Example

The city was unfamiliar to me since I had never been there before.

这座城市对我来说很陌生，因为我以前从未去过那里。

B2 adjective /ˈflɔː.ləs/

Flawless

完美的; 无缺陷

Meaning

perfect; without any defects or faults; immaculate

Example

Her flawless performance earned her a standing ovation.

她完美的表现为她赢得了全场起立的掌声。

B2 verb prəˈlɒŋ

prolong

延长

Meaning

To extend the duration of something; to make something last longer.

Example

A healthy diet helps prolong life expectancy.

健康饮食有助于延长预期寿命。

B2 noun /rɪˈvaɪ.vəl/

Revival

复兴

Meaning

an improvement in the condition or strength of something; renewed interest in or attention to something

Example

There has been a revival of interest in traditional crafts.

传统手工艺的兴趣得到了复兴。

B2 verb /ɪnˈdɔːrs/

endorse

支持

Meaning

To give approval or support to someone or something; to publicly recommend.

Example

The celebrity endorsed the new skincare product.

这位名人支持了新的护肤产品。

B2 noun /ˈnæʃənəl ˈænθəm/

national anthem

国歌

Meaning

an official patriotic song of a country, performed at national events and ceremonies

Example

The national anthem was played before the international match.

国际比赛前演奏了国歌。

B2 verb /reɪd/

raid

突袭

Meaning

to attack suddenly; to search and seize

Example

Police raid the illegal gambling house.

警方突袭非法赌博屋。

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 /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 noun ˌjuːtɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən

utilization

利用

Meaning

The action of making practical and effective use of something.

Example

Increased plastic utilization calls for better waste management.

塑料的使用增加要求更好的废物管理。

B2 noun ˈpɛs.tɪ.saɪdz

pesticides

杀虫剂

Meaning

Substances used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants or to animals.

Example

Excessive pesticides use can harm the environment.

过度使用农药可能会对环境造成伤害。

B2 noun ˌɪm.plɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

implication

暗示

Meaning

A conclusion that can be drawn from something although it is not explicitly stated; a likely consequence.

Example

The implication of climate change is severe.

气候变化的暗示意义是严重的。

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 adjective /ˈsoʊloʊ/

solo

独奏

Meaning

performed by one person alone; a single performance

Example

She decided to perform a solo dance at the talent show.

她决定在才艺表演中做独舞表演。

B2 noun /ˈtɔːr.ment/

Torment

折磨; 痛苦

Meaning

severe physical or mental suffering; extreme pain or anguish

Example

The prisoner endured years of torment in solitary confinement.

囚犯在单独监禁中忍受了多年的折磨。

B2 noun /dʒɜːm/

germ

细菌

Meaning

a microscopic organism, especially one that causes disease

Example

Washing your hands helps prevent the spread of germs.

洗手有助于防止细菌传播。

B2 noun /ˈbriː.ðɪŋ tɛkˌniːks/

breathing techniques

呼吸技巧

Meaning

Methods of controlling breathing to achieve relaxation and improve health.

Example

Breathing techniques help in reducing stress and anxiety.

呼吸技巧有助于减少压力和焦虑。

B2 noun /ˈɒp.tɪ.mɪ.zəm/

optimism

乐观

Meaning

Hopefulness and confidence about the future or the successful outcome of something.

Example

Her optimism helped her overcome difficult times.

她的乐观帮助她克服了困难的时光。

B2 noun /ˈhɑːr.bər/

Harbour

港口

Meaning

a place on the coast where vessels may find shelter; a place of safety or refuge

Example

The fishing boats returned safely to the harbour before the storm hit the coastline.

渔船在风暴袭击海岸之前安全地回到了港口。

B2 noun /ˈbæŋkrʌpt/

Bankrupt

破产

Meaning

a person unable to pay debts; having no money; completely lacking in something

Example

The company went bankrupt after years of poor financial management.

公司在多年糟糕的财务管理后破产了。

B2 noun dɪˈplɔɪmənt

deployment

部署

Meaning

The action of bringing resources into effective action.

Example

The deployment of the new software was completed successfully.

新软件的部署成功完成。

B2 noun /ʌnˈsɜːrtənti/

Uncertainty

不确定性; 怀疑或缺乏确信

Meaning

the state of being uncertain; doubt or lack of sureness

Example

The uncertainty about the weather delayed our trip.

关于天气的不确定性延迟了我们的旅行。

B2 adjective/verb /kəˈrʌpt/

corrupt

腐败

Meaning

dishonest or morally wrong; to make something impure or evil

Example

The politician was accused of corrupt practices.

这位政治家因腐败行为被指控。

B2 noun /ˈbækdrɒp/

backdrop

背景

Meaning

a painted cloth or other structure used behind a stage

Example

The backdrop for the play was a beautiful mountain scene.

戏剧的背景是一幅美丽的山景。

B2 adjective /ˈmɛtrɪk/

metric

米特里克

Meaning

Relating to the metric system of measurement; also, a standard of measurement used to assess performance.

Example

The company tracks success using clear performance metrics.

公司通过使用清晰的绩效指标来追踪成功。

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 noun /ˈpesɪˌmɪzəm/

pessimism

悲观主义

Meaning

A tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe the worst will happen.

Example

Her constant pessimism made it hard to stay optimistic.

她的悲观主义让保持乐观变得很困难。

B2 adjective /ʌnˌkənˈfɜːmd/

Unconfirmed

未确认; 未验证;

Meaning

not confirmed as true or definite; not verified or substantiated

Example

The report remains unconfirmed until we receive official verification.

报告在我们收到官方验证之前保持未确认状态。

B2 noun /fiːst/

Feast

盛宴; 宴会

Meaning

a large meal, typically one in celebration of something; an annual religious celebration

Example

The wedding feast included traditional dishes from both families' cultures.

婚礼盛宴包括了来自双方家庭文化的传统菜肴。

B2 verb /ʌnˈveɪl/

unveil

揭示

Meaning

to reveal or disclose something, especially in a formal manner

Example

The company will unveil a new product next week.

公司将在下周揭示一款新产品。

B2 noun /droʊn/

Drone

雄性蜜蜂

Meaning

a male bee that does not work and whose only function is to mate with the queen

Example

The drone bees do not collect honey like worker bees.

这些雄性蜜蜂不会像工蜂一样采蜜。

B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈteɪk/

overtake

超过

Meaning

to catch up with and pass someone or something; to surpass

Example

The runner managed to overtake his competitor in the final lap.

跑步者在最后一圈超过了他的竞争对手。

B2 noun /ˈfleɪvər/

flavor

味道

Meaning

The distinctive taste of a food or drink.

Example

This ice cream has a delicious mango flavor.

这款冰淇淋有美味的芒果味。

B2 adverb /ɪkˈskluːsɪvli/

exclusively

专门

Meaning

only; not shared with others

Example

This service is available exclusively to premium members.

此服务仅限于高级会员。

B2 noun /ˈkɒl.ər/

Collar

项圈

Meaning

a band of material around the neck; in jewelry context, a close-fitting necklace

Example

She wore an elegant pearl collar to the formal dinner.

她在正式晚宴上戴了一条优雅的珍珠项圈。

B2 adjective /ˈrændəm/

Random

随机

Meaning

without pattern or predetermined order; happening by chance

Example

She selected a random book from the library shelf.

她从书架上挑选了一本随机的书。

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 /skwiːz/

squeeze

挤压

Meaning

to press something firmly, especially from all sides in order to extract or compress it

Example

She squeezed the toothpaste to get the last bit.

她挤压牙膏管，想把最后一点挤出来。

B2 noun /kənˈdenst mɪlk/

Condensed milk

炼乳

Meaning

milk from which water has been removed and sugar added, creating a thick, sweet product

Example

The recipe calls for a can of condensed milk to make the dessert extra creamy.

这个食谱需要一罐炼乳来让甜点更加奶油味。

B2 adjective ɪkˈsplɪsɪt

explicit

明确

Meaning

Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.

Example

The instructions were explicit, leaving no room for confusion.

这些指令是明确的，没有留下任何混淆的空间。

B2 verb /stɪŋ/

sting

刺痛

Meaning

to pierce with a sharp point; to cause sharp pain

Example

The bee stung him on his arm while he was gardening.

蜜蜂在他园艺时刺伤了他的手臂。

B2 noun /ˈdɛnɪmz/

denims

牛仔布裤

Meaning

pants or clothes made from denim fabric, usually jeans

Example

He wore blue denims with a white shirt.

他穿着蓝色牛仔裤和白衬衫。

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 /ˌpɪə.riˈɒd.ɪ.kəl/

periodical

期刊

Meaning

a magazine or journal published at regular intervals

Example

She subscribed to a science periodical.

她订阅了一个科学期刊。

B2 noun/verb /dræft/

draft

草稿

Meaning

A preliminary version of a piece of writing; to prepare a preliminary version of a document.

Example

She finished the first draft of her novel.

她完成了小说的第一份草稿。

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 adjective /ɪkˌsperɪˈmentl/

experimental

实验的

Meaning

based on untested ideas or techniques; relating to experiments or testing

Example

The scientists developed an experimental drug to treat cancer.

科学家们开发了一种实验性药物来治疗癌症。

B2 adjective /ˈɡraʊndɪd/

grounded

脚踏实地

Meaning

Well balanced and sensible; having a sound basis in reality or fact.

Example

Staying grounded during difficult situations helps with resilience.

在困难的情况下保持脚踏实地有助于增强韧性。

B2 noun /ˈskɔːr.pi.ən/

Scorpion

蝎子

Meaning

a small creature with eight legs, two claws, and a curved tail with a poisonous sting

Example

The scorpion hid under the rock during the day.

蝎子在白天藏在石头下。

B2 noun ˈkɔːʃən

caution

小心

Meaning

Care taken to avoid danger or mistakes; a warning or piece of advice.

Example

Researchers issued a caution regarding unsustainable fishing.

研究人员就不可持续的捕鱼行为发出了警告。

B2 adjective, verb /ˈnoʊtɪd/

noted

著名

Meaning

well known or famous; written down or observed

Example

He is a noted author in the field of history.

他是历史领域的著名作家。

B2 noun /ˈkɒmpɪtəns/

competence

能力

Meaning

the ability to do something successfully or efficiently

Example

Her competence as a manager impressed the board.

作为经理，她的能力给董事会留下了深刻印象。

Meaning

in spite of that; however

Example

He was tired; nevertheless, he kept working.

B2 noun /wæks/

Wax

蜡

Meaning

a solid substance that melts when heated, used for making candles and polishing

Example

She used candle wax to seal the old letter.

她用蜡烛蜡封住了旧信。

B2 adjective /fɪərs/

Fierce

猛烈的; 好斗的; 展示强烈情感或决心的

Meaning

violent; aggressive; showing strong feeling or determination

Example

The fierce storm destroyed many houses in the village.

猛烈的风暴摧毁了村里许多房屋。

B2 noun /ˈwaɪnəri/

winery

酿酒厂

Meaning

a place where wine is made

Example

They visited a famous winery in France.

他们参观了法国的一家著名酒厂。

B2 verb /ˈrʌm.bəl/

rumble

幸福

Meaning

to make a continuous deep, resonant sound

Example

Thunder rumbled in the distance.

当她收到奖项时，她无法隐藏自己的幸福。

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 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 noun /luːp/

Loop

圈，环

Meaning

a shape produced by a curve that bends around and crosses itself

Example

The string formed a neat loop around the package.

绳子在包裹周围形成了一个整齐的环。

B2 adjective ˌkɒntrəˈdɪktəri

contradictory

矛盾的

Meaning

Mutually opposed or inconsistent; containing elements that oppose each other.

Example

Their views on education are contradictory.

他们关于教育的观点是矛盾的。

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 adjective /ʌn.rɪˈleɪ.tɪd/

Unrelated

无关的; 不相关

Meaning

having no connection or relationship; not connected by family ties

Example

The two incidents were completely unrelated to each other.

这两个事件完全无关。

B2 adjective /dɪˈzɜːrtɪd/

deserted

荒废的

Meaning

Empty of people; abandoned.

Example

The village looked completely deserted after the storm.

暴风雨过后，村庄看起来完全荒废了。

B2 noun /ɪnˈtɪəriər/

interior

内部

Meaning

the inside part of something; inner area of a place or object

Example

The interior of the hotel was beautifully decorated.

酒店的内部装饰非常美丽。

B2 adjective /prəˈpoʊzd/

proposed

提议的

Meaning

suggested or put forward for consideration or discussion

Example

The proposed changes will improve the system.

提议的变更将改善系统。

B2 noun /əˈfɛns/

offense

犯罪

Meaning

an illegal act; a crime

Example

The offense was committed in broad daylight.

这个犯罪是在白天犯下的。

B2 noun /træŋˈkwɪləti/

tranquility

宁静

Meaning

the quality or state of being calm and peaceful

Example

He enjoyed the tranquility of the countryside.

他享受着乡村的宁静。

B2 noun /ˌdʒen.əˈrɒs.ə.ti/

Generosity

慷慨

Meaning

the quality of being kind and generous; willingness to give money, help, kindness freely

Example

The billionaire's generosity was evident in his numerous charitable donations to hospitals.

亿万富翁的慷慨在他对医院的众多慈善捐赠中显而易见。

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 adjective ˌkɒn.trəˈvɜː.ʃəl

controversial

有争议的

Meaning

Giving rise to public disagreement or heated discussion.

Example

The policy remains controversial.

该政策仍然存在争议。

B2 noun /skɛtʃ/

sketch

素描

Meaning

a simple, rough drawing or outline

Example

He made a quick sketch of the landscape.

他画了一个快速的风景素描。

B2 noun, verb /ræmp/

ramp

坡道

Meaning

a sloping surface joining two different levels; as a verb, to increase or rise sharply

Example

The car drove up the ramp into the parking garage.

汽车驶上了停车场的坡道。

B2 verb /ɪˈrɛkt/

erect

竖立

Meaning

to build or construct something; to set upright

Example

They erected a statue in the town square.

他们在市中心广场竖立了一个雕像。

温室

Meaning

a glass building used for growing plants, especially in cold climates

Example

The farmers built a large greenhouse to grow tomatoes in the winter.

农民们建造了一个大温室，用来在冬天种植番茄。