B2 verb /əˈsɜːrt/

assert

断言

Meaning

to state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully; to insist upon rights or claims

Example

She decided to assert her authority in the meeting.

她决定在会议上主张她的权威。

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 verb /ˈpɑːlɪʃ/

polish

擦亮

Meaning

to make smooth and shiny by rubbing; to improve or refine

Example

She needs to polish her shoes before the interview.

她需要在面试前擦亮她的鞋子。

B2 adjective /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/

gigantic

巨大的

Meaning

Extremely large or huge in size, power, or extent.

Example

The company made a gigantic investment in technology.

公司在技术上做出了巨大的投资。

B2 noun hɛdʒ

hedge

对冲策略

Meaning

A way of protecting oneself against financial loss or other adverse circumstances.

Example

Investors use hedging strategies to protect against market volatility.

投资者使用对冲策略来保护自己免受市场波动的影响。

B2 verb /spreɪ/

spray

喷洒

Meaning

to apply liquid to something in a fine mist

Example

She sprayed perfume on her wrist before leaving.

她在离开前把香水喷在了手腕上。

B2 adjective /prɛsˈtɪdʒəs/

prestigious

有声望的

Meaning

having a high reputation; respected

Example

Harvard University is one of the most prestigious universities in the world.

哈佛大学是世界上最有声望的大学之一。

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 verb /ˌriːjuˈnaɪt/

reunite

重聚

Meaning

to bring together again after separation

Example

The family was reunited after many years.

这个家庭在许多年后重新团聚。

B2 verb aɪˈdɛntɪfaɪd

identified

已识别

Meaning

To recognize or establish who or what someone or something is.

Example

The root causes of the issue need to be identified.

问题的根本原因需要被识别。

B2 adjective /ˈkæθəlɪk/

catholic

天主教的

Meaning

Including a wide variety; all-embracing; relating to the Roman Catholic Church.

Example

She has catholic tastes in music, enjoying everything from jazz to opera.

她有天主教的音乐口味，从爵士乐到歌剧都喜欢。

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 /wʌn θɜːd/

one-third

三分之一

Meaning

one part of something that is divided into three equal parts

Example

One-third of the class was absent today.

班级的三分之一今天缺席。

B2 noun ˈwɪl.paʊər

willpower

意志力

Meaning

The ability to control your thoughts and actions in order to achieve what you want to do.

Example

Strong willpower is essential for achieving long-term goals.

强大的意志力对实现长期目标至关重要。

B2 noun /ˈvæn.ɪ.ti/

Vanity

虚荣

Meaning

excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements; the quality of being worthless or pointless

Example

Her vanity made her spend hours looking at herself in the mirror.

她的虚荣让她花了好几个小时在镜子前看自己。

B2 noun /ˈek.oʊ/

Echo

回声; 回响

Meaning

a sound that is reflected back; a repetition or imitation

Example

His voice created a clear echo in the empty cathedral.

他的声音在空荡的教堂里产生了清晰的回声。

B2 noun ˌɪn.fləˈmeɪ.ʃən

inflammation

炎症

Meaning

A localized physical condition in which part of the body becomes reddened, swollen, hot, and often painful.

Example

Chronic inflammation can lead to severe diseases.

慢性炎症可能导致严重的疾病。

B2 verb /koʊp/

cope

应对

Meaning

to deal effectively with something difficult

Example

She had to cope with a lot of pressure at work.

她不得不应对工作中的巨大压力。

B2 noun /ˈlɒdʒɪk/

logic

逻辑

Meaning

Reasoning conducted or assessed according to strict principles of validity.

Example

Her argument was based on sound logic.

她的论点基于严密的逻辑。

B2 verb /ˈtɛmpər/

temper

调和

Meaning

to moderate, soften, or tone down something; also to strengthen by heat treatment (as in metal).

Example

She tried to temper her criticism with kindness.

她试图用善意来缓和她的批评。

B2 noun /brest/

Breast

胸部

Meaning

the front surface of a person's or animal's body between the neck and the stomach

Example

The baby fell asleep on her mother's breast.

宝宝在母亲的胸部入睡。

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 adjective /ˈkɒn.trər.i/

Contrary

相反的; 反对的;

Meaning

opposite in nature, direction, or meaning; completely different

Example

Contrary to popular belief, cats can be very social animals.

与流行的看法相反，猫可以是非常社交的动物。

B2 adjective ˈræd.ɪ.kəl

radical

能够带来根本性变化，反对传统的信仰或系统

Meaning

Capable of bringing fundamental changes opposite to conventional beliefs or systems.

Example

The leader proposed radical economic reforms.

领导人提议进行激进的经济改革。

B2 noun, verb /ˈdɪskɔːrs/

discourse

讲座, 辩论

Meaning

Written or spoken communication or debate.

Example

The professor gave a discourse on ancient philosophy.

教授进行了关于古代哲学的讲座。

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 noun /ˈsɛntəmənt/

Sentiment

情感

Meaning

a feeling or opinion, especially one based on emotion; tender feelings of affection

Example

Public sentiment was strongly against the new policy.

公众舆论强烈反对这项新政策。

B2 adverb /ˌðɛərˈbaɪ/

Thereby

因此;

Meaning

as a result of that; by that means

Example

He worked hard and thereby achieved success.

他努力工作，因此取得了成功。

B2 noun /næˈreɪʃən/

narration

叙述

Meaning

The act of telling a story or describing events in detail.

Example

The movie’s narration was done by a famous actor.

电影的叙述由一位著名演员完成。

B2 noun əˈlaɪ.əns

alliance

联盟

Meaning

A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations.

Example

Global alliances promote environmental sustainability.

全球联盟促进环境可持续性。

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 /nɪˈɡlekt/

neglect

忽视

Meaning

to fail to care for or give attention to something

Example

Don't neglect your health while studying.

学习时不要忽视自己的健康。

B2 noun /dɪsˈmeɪ/

Dismay

沮丧; 惊恐

Meaning

concern and distress caused by something unexpected; consternation or alarm

Example

To our dismay, the concert was cancelled due to severe weather conditions.

令我们失望的是，由于恶劣天气，音乐会被取消了。

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 adjective /ɪkˈstɜːr.nəl/

External

外部的

Meaning

coming from or relating to the outside; not belonging to or originating from within

Example

The company hired external consultants to review their business strategy.

公司聘请了外部顾问来审查他们的商业战略。

B2 noun /ˈtoʊ.kən/

token

象征 / 代币

Meaning

A symbol or object that represents something, often given as a sign of appreciation or as a substitute for money.

Example

She gave him a small gift as a token of gratitude.

她给了他一份小礼物，作为感谢的象征。

B2 noun ˈəʊ.və.hed

overhead

管理费用

Meaning

Ongoing business expenses not directly attributable to creating a product or service.

Example

The company reduced its overhead to increase profits.

公司减少了管理费用以增加利润。

B2 adjective /mɑːrkt/

Marked

显著的; 明显的; 独特的

Meaning

clearly noticeable; distinct; obvious

Example

There was a marked improvement in her performance.

她的表现有了显著的改善。

B2 noun /ˈbænər/

banner

Meaning

a large printed sign used for advertisements or announcements

Example

The company displayed a banner to advertise their new product.

B2 noun /dɪˈnɒmɪˌneɪtər/

denominator

分母

Meaning

the number below the line in a fraction; a common factor in a situation

Example

In the fraction 3/4, the number 4 is the denominator.

在分数3/4中，数字4是分母。

B2 noun əˈbʌndəns

abundance

丰富

Meaning

A very large quantity of something; plenty

Example

The abundance of vegetables in winter is remarkable.

冬天蔬菜的丰富程度令人惊讶。

B2 verb /fʊlˈfɪl/

fulfil

实现

Meaning

to complete or achieve something that was expected or promised; to satisfy a requirement or desire

Example

She worked hard to fulfil her dream of becoming a doctor.

她努力工作以实现成为医生的梦想。

B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈkʌm/

overcome

克服

Meaning

To succeed in dealing with a problem or difficulty.

Example

You can overcome procrastination with planning.

你可以通过计划来克服拖延症。

B2 verb /drɪft/

drift

漂移

Meaning

to move slowly, especially by air or water currents

Example

The boat began to drift away from the shore.

船开始从岸边漂移。

B2 noun /ɪˈkweɪʒən/

equation

方程

Meaning

a mathematical statement that shows the equality of two expressions

Example

He solved the equation to find the value of x.

他解出了方程，找到了x的值。

B2 adjective /ˈpɔɪn.tɪd/

Pointed

尖锐的; 直接且明确

Meaning

having a sharp end; direct and unambiguous

Example

She made a pointed remark about his behavior.

她对他的行为发表了直截了当的评论。

B2 noun /ˈkɒn.flɪkt ˌrez.əˈluː.ʃən/

conflict resolution

冲突解决

Meaning

The process of finding peaceful solutions to disputes or disagreements between parties.

Example

Conflict resolution is vital for global peace.

冲突解决对于全球和平至关重要。

B2 noun /dɪsˈɡʌst/

Disgust

厌恶

Meaning

a feeling of revulsion or strong disapproval aroused by something unpleasant

Example

She expressed her disgust at the politician's corrupt behavior openly.

她公开表达了对政治家腐败行为的厌恶。

B2 noun /ˈbaɪoʊ ˌdeɪtə/

Bio-data

简历

Meaning

biographical data; a resume or curriculum vitae containing personal and professional information

Example

Please submit your bio-data along with the job application.

请将您的简历与求职申请一起提交。

B2 noun /ˌrɛfəˈriː/

referee

裁判

Meaning

a person who oversees a game or match to ensure the rules are followed

Example

The referee stopped the game after a foul.

裁判在犯规后暂停了比赛。

B2 verb /ɪnˈsʌlt/

insult

侮辱

Meaning

to speak or act in a way that hurts someone's feelings or shows disrespect

Example

He felt insulted by her rude comments.

他因她的粗鲁评论而感到被侮辱。

B2 noun ˈmɒn.ɪ.tər.ɪŋ

monitoring

监控

Meaning

The action of observing and checking the progress or quality of something over a period of time.

Example

Monitoring ensures compliance with standards.

监控确保符合标准。

B2 noun /bædʒ/

badge

徽章

Meaning

A small emblem or sign worn to show membership, authority, or achievement.

Example

The police officer showed his badge to identify himself.

警察展示了他的徽章来证明自己的身份。

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 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 noun kəˌlæbəˈreɪʃən

collaboration

合作

Meaning

The action of working with someone to produce or create something

Example

International collaboration is necessary to fight pollution.

国际合作是对抗污染所必需的。

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 adjective /kruːd/

crude

原油

Meaning

in a natural or raw state; not yet processed or refined

Example

The crude oil is processed into fuel and chemicals.

原油被加工成燃料和化学品。

B2 verb /ɪnˈdeɪndʒər/

endanger

危及

Meaning

To put someone or something at risk or in danger.

Example

Cutting down forests can endanger many species of animals.

砍伐森林可能会使许多物种面临危险。

B2 verb /ˈkɒnstɪtjuːt/

constitute

构成

Meaning

To make up, form, or establish something.

Example

These documents constitute the legal agreement between the two parties.

这些文件构成了两方之间的法律协议。

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 /ˈmet.roʊ reɪl/

Metro Rail

地铁

Meaning

an underground urban railway system; subway system

Example

The metro rail connects all major areas of the city efficiently.

地铁有效地连接了城市的所有主要区域。

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 /ˈplæn.tɪn/

Plantain

大蕉

Meaning

a large green banana-like fruit that is usually cooked before eating

Example

Plantain can be fried, boiled, or baked and is a staple food in many tropical countries.

大蕉可以油炸、煮沸或烘烤，是许多热带国家的主食。

B2 verb /rɪˈkɔːl/

recall

回忆

Meaning

to bring (a memory, fact, or situation) back into one's mind

Example

I can't recall the last time we met.

我记不得我们上次见面是什么时候。

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 /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 noun /ˈpʌŋk.tʃər/

Puncture

穿孔

Meaning

a small hole in a tire that causes air to escape

Example

I had to fix a puncture in my bicycle tire this morning.

今天早上我不得不修理我的自行车轮胎上的一个穿孔。

B2 verb /ɛksˈheɪl/

exhale

呼气

Meaning

to breathe out air from the lungs

Example

She slowly exhaled after holding her breath.

她屏住呼吸后慢慢地呼气。

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 noun ˈɪn.frəˌstrʌk.tʃər

infrastructure

基础设施

Meaning

The basic physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.

Example

Digital infrastructure is vital for future advancements.

数字基础设施对未来的进步至关重要。

B2 noun /rɪb/

Rib

肋骨

Meaning

one of the curved bones that protect the chest and lungs

Example

He broke his rib in the accident.

他在事故中断了一根肋骨。

B2 adjective /stəˈtɪstɪkəl/

statistical

统计的

Meaning

relating to the use or analysis of numerical data

Example

The report provides statistical data about population growth.

报告提供了有关人口增长的统计数据。

B2 noun /ˌmɪsˈfɔːrtʃən/

misfortune

不幸

Meaning

Bad luck or an unfortunate event.

Example

He suffered the misfortune of losing his job during the recession.

他在经济衰退期间失业的不幸遭遇。

B2 noun, verb /dɪˈfɔːlt/

default

违约

Meaning

failure to fulfill an obligation, especially to repay a loan

Example

The company defaulted on its loan payments.

公司在贷款支付方面违约。

B2 noun /kaʊtʃ/

Couch

沙发

Meaning

a long upholstered seat for more than one person, typically with a back and arms

Example

The family gathered on the couch to watch a movie.

全家人坐在沙发上看电影。

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 adjective /ˈkɔːstli/

costly

昂贵

Meaning

expensive or causing a lot of money, time, or effort

Example

Their mistake proved to be very costly for the company.

他们的错误证明对公司来说是非常昂贵的。

B2 noun /slʌm/

Slum

贫民窟

Meaning

a poor urban area with substandard housing and squalid conditions

Example

The government is working to improve conditions in the slum.

政府正在努力改善贫民区的条件。

B2 noun /əˈsʌmpʃən/

Assumption

假设

Meaning

a thing that is accepted as true without proof; a supposition

Example

His assumption about the weather proved to be wrong.

他关于天气的假设被证明是错误的。

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 noun /ˈɡlæmər/

glamor

魅力

Meaning

An attractive or exciting quality that makes something or someone appealing.

Example

The glamor of city life attracts many young people.

城市生活的魅力吸引了许多年轻人。

B2 noun /beɪs/

bass

低沉的男性嗓音 / 贝斯吉他

Meaning

the lowest adult male singing voice; also, low-frequency sounds in music or a type of fish

Example

He played the bass guitar at the concert.

他在音乐会弹奏了贝斯吉他。

B2 adjective /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/

insignificant

微不足道

Meaning

Too small or unimportant to be worth considering.

Example

The cost was so insignificant that nobody noticed it.

费用微不足道，以至于没有人注意到。

B2 noun /ˈsaɪkloʊn/

cyclone

气旋

Meaning

a large-scale air mass that rotates around a strong center of low atmospheric pressure; a violent tropical storm

Example

The cyclone caused severe flooding along the coast.

气旋在沿海地区造成了严重的洪水。

B2 noun/verb /ˈbʌfər/

buffer

缓冲器 / 吸收冲击

Meaning

Something that lessens or absorbs the impact of a shock; to act as a protective barrier.

Example

The organization acts as a buffer between workers and management.

该组织在工人和管理层之间充当缓冲区。

B2 verb /tɔɪl/

Toil

辛苦工作

Meaning

to work extremely hard for long periods

Example

Farmers toil in the fields from dawn to dusk.

农民从黎明到黄昏在田野里辛勤工作。

B2 noun/verb /krɪˈtiːk/

critique

批评

Meaning

A detailed analysis and assessment of something, especially a literary, philosophical, or political theory; to evaluate critically.

Example

The professor asked the students to critique each other's essays.

教授要求学生批评彼此的论文。

B2 adjective /ˈsel.jə.lər/

Cellular

细胞的

Meaning

relating to cells; consisting of cells; relating to mobile phone technology

Example

Cellular technology has revolutionized communication.

细胞技术已经彻底改变了通讯方式。

B2 verb /ˈkɪdnæp/

kidnap

绑架

Meaning

to take someone away illegally by force

Example

The criminals kidnapped the wealthy businessman.

罪犯绑架了富有的商人。

B2 adverb /ˈmæn.ju.ə.li/

Manually

手工; 使用身体的力量;

Meaning

by hand; using physical effort rather than machines

Example

The data was entered manually into the system.

数据是手动输入到系统中的。

B2 adjective /ˌkɑː.di.əʊˈvæs.kjʊ.lər/

cardiovascular

与心脏和血管相关的

Meaning

Relating to the heart and blood vessels.

Example

Regular exercise improves cardiovascular health.

定期锻炼有助于改善心血管健康。

B2 noun, verb /ˈplɑːstər/

plaster

石膏，修补

Meaning

a soft mixture applied to walls or used to cover wounds; or to cover or coat with plaster

Example

The workers plastered the walls to make them smooth.

工人们将墙壁涂上石膏，使其平滑。

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 verb /əˈfend/

offend

冒犯

Meaning

to cause displeasure or resentment; to hurt someone's feelings

Example

His rude comments offended many people at the meeting.

他的粗鲁评论冒犯了会议上的许多人。

B2 noun /ˈtrædʒ.ə.di/

Tragedy

悲剧; 灾难

Meaning

an event causing great suffering, destruction, and distress; a serious drama with an unhappy ending

Example

The earthquake was a tragedy that affected thousands of families.

地震是一场悲剧，影响了数千个家庭。

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 noun /ˈtɛl.ər/

teller

出纳员; 讲述者

Meaning

A person who counts and manages money at a bank; a person who tells or relates something

Example

The bank teller counted the cash carefully before handing it over.

银行出纳在交付现金前仔细点算了金额。

B2 noun/verb /swɔːrm/

swarm

蜂群

Meaning

A large group of insects or people moving together.

Example

A swarm of bees surrounded the tree.

一群蜜蜂围绕着树。

B2 noun /ˈlen.tɪl/

Lentil

小扁豆

Meaning

a high-protein pulse which is dried and then soaked and cooked prior to eating

Example

She cooked red lentils for dinner tonight.

她今晚做了红扁豆作为晚餐。

B2 noun /ˈoʊtˌmiːl/

oatmeal

燕麦粥

Meaning

A type of porridge made from ground oats, often eaten for breakfast.

Example

She eats a bowl of oatmeal every morning for breakfast.

她每天早晨吃一碗燕麦粥当早餐。

B2 noun /ˈfɪlmˌmeɪkər/

film-maker

电影制作人

Meaning

A person who directs or produces films

Example

The film-maker received an award for his latest documentary.

电影制作人因他最新的纪录片获得了奖项。

B2 verb /ˈɒkjʊpaɪ/

occupy

占据

Meaning

to take up space or time; to live or work in a place

Example

The new family will occupy the house next month.

新家庭将于下个月入住这所房子。

B2 noun /ˌɛkspɜːˈtiːz/

expertise

专业知识

Meaning

Expert knowledge or skill in a particular area.

Example

His expertise in graphic design is widely recognized.

他的图形设计专业知识被广泛认可。

B2 adverb /ˈʌltəmətli/

ultimately

最终

Meaning

in the end, after everything else

Example

Ultimately, we decided to go ahead with the project.

最终，我们决定继续推进该项目。

B2 noun, verb /skruː/

screw

带螺旋的金属紧固件；用螺丝把东西固定或拧紧

Meaning

a metal fastener with a helical ridge; to fasten or tighten something with a screw

Example

He screwed the shelf to the wall tightly.

他把架子牢牢地固定在墙上。

B2 noun /ˈskuːtər/

scooter

滑板车

Meaning

a small two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine or electricity

Example

She rides a scooter to work every day.

她每天骑滑板车去上班。

B2 noun /ˈæftərˌlaɪf/

afterlife

Meaning

Life or existence that some believe continues after physical death.

Example

Many cultures have different beliefs about the afterlife.

B2 adjective aɪˈkɒnɪk

iconic

标志性的

Meaning

Very famous or popular, especially being considered to represent particular opinions or a particular time.

Example

The line "It was the best of times..." is iconic.

那句 "这是最美好的时光..." 是标志性的。

B2 noun rɪˈkruːt.mənt

recruitment

招聘

Meaning

The action of finding new people to join an organization or support a cause.

Example

Recruitment strengthens the workforce.

招聘增强了劳动力。

B2 noun /ˈskændəl/

scandal

丑闻

Meaning

an event or action that causes public outrage or damage to one's reputation

Example

The politician's affair became a public scandal.

那位政治家的私 affair 成为了公共丑闻。

B2 adjective /ˈɔɪl.i/

Oily

油腻的; 油覆盖的; 油滑的

Meaning

covered with oil; containing oil; greasy

Example

Her oily skin needs special care.

她的油腻皮肤需要特别护理。

B2 noun /streɪn/

Strain

压力; 紧张; 疲劳;

Meaning

pressure or tension; excessive demand on strength or resources

Example

Working long hours put a strain on his health.

长时间工作给他的健康带来了压力。

B2 verb /dɪˈprɛs/

depress

压抑

Meaning

To make someone feel sad or without hope; to reduce the level or strength of something.

Example

The gloomy weather tends to depress people.

阴郁的天气常常使人感到抑郁。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈtɒlərənt/

intolerant

不宽容

Meaning

unwilling to accept or respect beliefs or behavior different from one's own

Example

He is intolerant of any opinion that differs from his own.

他不能容忍与自己意见不同的任何观点。

B2 noun /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/

proceeding

程序

Meaning

a course of action; often used for a legal process or event

Example

The court proceedings lasted for several hours.

法庭程序持续了几个小时。

B2 verb /ˈfrʌsˌtreɪt/

frustrate

使沮丧

Meaning

to prevent from accomplishing; to make someone feel annoyed

Example

The traffic jam frustrated all the commuters.

交通堵塞让所有通勤者感到沮丧。

B2 adjective /brɪsk/

Brisk

迅速的; 精力充沛的; 活力四射的

Meaning

quick and energetic; lively; vigorous

Example

She took a brisk walk in the morning to feel energized.

她早晨快步走，感到精力充沛。

B2 adjective /ˌpoʊstˈwɔːr/

post-war

战后

Meaning

relating to the period after a war has ended

Example

The country experienced rapid economic growth in the post-war years.

该国在战后时期经历了快速的经济增长。

B2 adjective /ɪˈtɜː.nəl/

Eternal

永恒的; 无尽的; 不朽的; 永远

Meaning

lasting or existing forever; without end or beginning; everlasting

Example

Their love seemed eternal and unbreakable.

他们的爱似乎永恒且不可打破。

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。