B1 noun /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/

association

协会

Meaning

an organized group of people who have joined together for a common purpose

Example

She is a member of the local teachers' association.

她是当地教师协会的成员。

B1 adjective /ˈklæsɪk/

classic

经典，杰出

Meaning

Judged over a period of time to be of the highest quality and outstanding of its kind.

Example

That movie is a classic example of 90s comedy.

那部电影是90年代喜剧的经典范例。

B1 noun /pəˈlɪtɪʃən/

politician

政治家

Meaning

a person who is involved in politics, especially as a profession

Example

The politician promised to improve the economy.

政治家承诺改善经济。

B1 verb /rɪˈviːl/

reveal

揭示

Meaning

to make known or show something that was hidden

Example

The investigation revealed the truth.

调查揭示了真相。

B1 noun /kɑːrt/

Cart

手推车

Meaning

a wheeled vehicle for carrying goods; a shopping cart

Example

The farmer loaded hay onto his cart.

农民把干草装上了他的手推车。

B1 noun /braɪd/

Bride

新娘

Meaning

a woman on her wedding day or just before and after the event

Example

The beautiful bride walked down the aisle in her white wedding dress.

美丽的新娘穿着她的白色婚纱走过过道。

B1 noun /ˈlaɪtnɪŋ/

lightning

闪电

Meaning

a flash of light in the sky caused by electricity during a storm

Example

The lightning struck a tree near our house.

闪电击中了我们家附近的一棵树。

B1 noun /ˈkærɪdʒ/

carriage

马车

Meaning

a vehicle, typically a four-wheeled one, used for transporting goods or people, especially in the past

Example

The royal family traveled in a beautiful carriage during parades.

王室家族在游行期间乘坐了一辆美丽的马车。

B1 verb /ˈkælkjəˌleɪt/

calculate

计算

Meaning

to determine by mathematical computation; to estimate

Example

I need to calculate the total cost.

我需要计算总成本。

B1 verb ˈtrænsfər

transfer

转移

Meaning

To move from one place to another; to hand over.

Example

Power transfer was necessary.

电力转移是必要的。

B1 noun /ˈtʃæmpiən/

champion

冠军

Meaning

a person who has defeated all rivals in a competition or fight.

Example

She became the champion after winning the final match.

她在赢得决赛后成为了冠军。

B1 noun, verb /ˈdɪskaʊnt/

discount

折扣

Meaning

A reduction in the usual price of something; to reduce the price of something.

Example

The store offered a 20% discount on all electronics.

商店提供了所有电子产品20%的折扣。

B1 noun /ˈmɪʃ.ən/

Mission

一个重要的任务或使命，分配给个人或团队；一个特定的目标或目的

Meaning

An important task or assignment given to a person or group; a specific purpose or goal

Example

The astronauts completed their mission to the space station.

宇航员完成了他们的任务，前往太空站。

B1 noun /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/

automobile

汽车

Meaning

a road vehicle powered by an engine, typically with four wheels

Example

He bought a new automobile last week.

他上周买了一辆新车。

B1 adjective /spəˈsɪfɪk/

specific

具体的

Meaning

Clearly defined or identified; particular; exact.

Example

Make a specific plan to beat procrastination.

制定一个具体的计划以克服拖延。

B1 noun /kəˈsiːnoʊ/

casino

赌场

Meaning

a place where people gamble and play games of chance

Example

They spent the evening playing cards at the casino.

他们在赌场度过了晚上，玩扑克牌。

B1 noun /ˈmem.bə.ʃɪp/

membership

会员资格

Meaning

The state of belonging to or being part of an organization or group.

Example

The country's membership in the organization marked 50 years.

该国在该组织中的会员资格已满50年。

B1 noun /ˈsɛt ʌp/

set-up

设置

Meaning

The arrangement or organization of something; a planned structure or scheme

Example

The company presented a new set-up for the office layout.

公司为办公室布局提出了一个新的设定。

B1 noun ˌɒpəˈtjuːnɪtiz

opportunities

机会

Meaning

A set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something; chances for advancement or success.

Example

Opportunities for jobs decreased.

工作的机会减少了。

B1 adjective /ˈfrʌstreɪtɪŋ/

frustrating

令人沮丧

Meaning

causing annoyance or dissatisfaction

Example

The slow internet connection was really frustrating.

缓慢的互联网连接真的令人沮丧。

B1 noun /ɪnˈθjuː.zi.æz.əm/

Enthusiasm

热情; 兴奋; 激情

Meaning

intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval

Example

Her enthusiasm for the project inspired the entire team.

她对这个项目的热情鼓舞了整个团队。

B1 noun /ˈɡɑːr.bɪdʒ/

Garbage

垃圾; 废料

Meaning

waste material; refuse or litter; something worthless or meaningless

Example

Please take out the garbage before the collection truck arrives tomorrow morning.

请在收集卡车明天早上到达之前把垃圾拿出去。

B1 verb /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/

purchase

购买

Meaning

to buy something; to acquire by paying money

Example

I need to purchase groceries for the week.

我需要购买一周的食物。

B1 noun /ˌdek.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

Decoration

装饰; 装饰品; 奖项;

Meaning

the process or art of decorating something; ornamental items used to beautify

Example

The Christmas decoration transformed the ordinary room into a festive wonderland.

圣诞装饰把普通房间变成了一个节日奇境。

B1 noun /ˈtaʊər/

tower

塔

Meaning

a tall, narrow structure, often a part of a building

Example

The tower stood tall above the city.

塔高高地耸立在城市上方。

B1 noun /ˈdaɪəɡræm/

diagram

图表

Meaning

a simplified drawing that shows the structure, relationship, or process of something

Example

The teacher explained the system using a clear diagram.

老师用一个清晰的图表解释了这个系统。

B1 adjective /sɪnˈsɪər/

Sincere

真诚的; 真实的; 无做作

Meaning

honest and genuine in expressing feelings; free from pretense or deceit

Example

She gave me a sincere apology for her mistake.

她为自己的错误真诚地道歉。

B1 adjective /ˈfriːkwənt/

Frequent

频繁

Meaning

happening often; occurring regularly; repeated

Example

He makes frequent visits to his grandmother.

他经常去看望他的祖母。

B1 noun /ˌkwɒl.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Qualification

资格; 能力

Meaning

official record showing that someone has finished a training course or has necessary skills; condition or requirement

Example

She has the right qualifications for this engineering job.

她拥有这个工程工作的必要资格。

B1 adjective /ɪmˈpruːvd/

improved

改进的

Meaning

made better or enhanced in quality or condition

Example

Her health has significantly improved since last month.

她的健康自上个月以来显著改善。

B1 verb /səˈspɛkt/

suspect

怀疑

Meaning

to believe that someone has done something wrong; to doubt or mistrust

Example

I suspect he is lying about his whereabouts.

我怀疑他在谎报自己的下落。

B1 noun /ˈseɪ.lər/

Sailor

水手

Meaning

a person who works on a ship or boat; a member of a navy

Example

The experienced sailor navigated the ship through the storm.

经验丰富的水手驾船穿越风暴。

B1 noun, verb /stɒk/

stock

库存

Meaning

a supply of goods kept for sale or use; to keep or fill with goods

Example

The shop stocks a wide variety of products.

商店储存大量的商品。

B1 noun /ɪˈlɛktrɪk ˈkɛtəl/

Electric Kettle

电热水壶

Meaning

An electrical appliance that heats water quickly using electricity

Example

The electric kettle automatically turns off when the water starts boiling.

电热水壶在水开始沸腾时自动关闭。

B1 noun /ˈpraɪ.və.si/

Privacy

隐私

Meaning

the state of being alone and not watched or disturbed by other people; the right to keep your personal information secret

Example

Everyone has the right to privacy.

每个人都有隐私权。

B1 adjective /ˈθæŋk.fəl/

Thankful

感激的

Meaning

pleased and relieved; expressing gratitude; appreciative

Example

I am thankful for all your help and support.

我感谢你所有的帮助和支持。

B1 noun /ˈseɪ.ɪŋ/

Saying

谚语

Meaning

a well-known phrase that expresses something true about life; a proverb

Example

There's an old saying that practice makes perfect.

有一句老话说，实践出真知。

B1 noun /ˈpɪkʌp/

pickup

有开放式车厢的小卡车; 收集或改进某物的行为

Meaning

a small truck with an open back; the act of collecting or improving something

Example

The company scheduled a pickup for the returned goods.

公司为退还的货物安排了取货。

B1 verb /prəˈsiːd/

proceed

继续

Meaning

to continue with a course of action; to move forward

Example

Let's proceed with the meeting as planned.

让我们按照计划继续开会。

B1 noun /ˌpɜr.sənˈæl.ə.ti/

Personality

个性

Meaning

the combination of characteristics that form an individual's distinctive character; a famous person

Example

She has a very outgoing and friendly personality.

她有非常外向和友好的个性。

B1 noun /skɑːrf/

Scarf

围巾

Meaning

a length of fabric worn around the neck or head for warmth, protection, or fashion

Example

She wrapped a warm scarf around her neck in the cold weather.

她在寒冷的天气里围了一条温暖的围巾。

B1 noun /ˈsmoʊkər/

smoker

吸烟者

Meaning

A person who smokes tobacco or other substances

Example

He is a heavy smoker and tries to quit every year.

他是一个吸烟者，每年都试图戒烟。

B1 noun /ˌiː.kəˈnɒm.ɪk ɡrəʊθ/

Economic Growth

经济增长

Meaning

The increase in the production of goods and services in an economy over time, measured by the expansion of economic output, income, and investment.

Example

The country's economic growth has been remarkable over the past decade.

该国的经济增长在过去十年中表现出色。

B1 noun /mæs/

mass

质量

Meaning

a large body of matter with no specific shape; a large number of people or things

Example

A huge mass of people gathered in the square.

一大群人聚集在广场上。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈnesəseri/

Unnecessary

不必要的；多余的

Meaning

not needed; not required; pointless

Example

The meeting was unnecessary since all decisions were already made.

会议是多余的，因为所有的决定已经做出。

B1 noun /ˈkɒstjuːm/

costume

服装

Meaning

a set of clothes worn to represent a particular character, culture, or occasion

Example

She wore a beautiful costume for the Halloween party.

她为万圣节派对穿了一个漂亮的服装。

B1 noun /ˈkaʊnti/

county

县

Meaning

A territorial division within a country, typically a region with its own local government.

Example

She grew up in a small county in northern England.

她在英格兰北部的一个小县长大。

B1 verb /ədˈmaɪər/

admire

欣赏

Meaning

To respect, appreciate, or look up to someone or something.

Example

I really admire her dedication to education.

我真的很欣赏她对教育的奉献。

B1 noun /ˈɒnɪsti/

honesty

诚实

Meaning

the quality of being truthful and sincere

Example

Honesty is the best policy in all situations.

诚实是所有情况下最好的政策。

Meaning

A colorless volatile liquid that is the intoxicating constituent of wine, beer, spirits, and other drinks.

Example

Too much alcohol can damage your liver.

B1 noun /ˈded.laɪn/

Deadline

最后期限;

Meaning

the latest time or date by which something should be completed

Example

The deadline for submitting the project is next Friday.

提交项目的截止日期是下周五。

B1 adjective /ɪnˈkɝr.ɪ.dʒɪŋ/

Encouraging

鼓励的; 激励的

Meaning

giving support or confidence; inspiring; motivating

Example

The teacher's encouraging words motivated the students.

老师的鼓励性话语激励了学生。

B1 noun /raɪs ˈkʊkər/

Rice cooker

电饭煲

Meaning

an electric appliance designed to cook rice automatically

Example

The rice cooker automatically switches off when the rice is perfectly cooked.

当米饭煮得刚好时，电饭煲会自动关闭。

B1 adjective /ɪˈlɛktrɪkəl/

electrical

电的

Meaning

related to electricity or the use of electrical power

Example

The electrical system in the house needs repair.

房子的电力系统需要修理。

B1 verb /mɛlt/

melt

融化

Meaning

to change from solid to liquid due to heat; to disappear gradually

Example

The ice melted in the sun.

冰在太阳下融化了。

B1 noun /ˈɡrændsʌn/

grandson

孙子

Meaning

the son of one's son or daughter

Example

His grandson visits him every weekend.

他的孙子每个周末都来看他。

B1 noun /ˈrʌnər/

runner

幸福

Meaning

a person who runs, especially in races or for exercise

Example

The runner crossed the finish line with a big smile.

当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。

B1 preposition /ˈvɜːsəs/

versus

对抗

Meaning

against (in a competition or conflict)

Example

The team is playing versus their biggest rivals.

团队正在与他们最大的竞争对手对抗。

B1 adjective /ˈaʊtər/

outer

外部

Meaning

situated on or toward the outside; external

Example

The outer layer of the jacket is waterproof.

夹克的外层是防水的。

B1 noun ˌrek.ə.menˈdeɪ.ʃənz

recommendations

建议

Meaning

Suggestions or proposals as to the best course of action.

Example

The commission submitted their recommendations.

委员会提交了他们的建议。

B1 noun /ˈsʌn.laɪt/

sunlight

阳光

Meaning

Direct light from the sun.

Example

Sunlight does not reach the abyssal depths of the ocean.

阳光无法到达海洋的深渊。

B1 noun /mʌɡ/

Mug

杯子

Meaning

a large cup, typically cylindrical and having a handle and used without a saucer

Example

She drank her morning coffee from a ceramic mug.

她喝了早晨的咖啡，使用了一个陶瓷杯。

B1 noun ˈstæn.dədz

standards

标准

Meaning

A level of quality or attainment; a required or agreed level of quality or attainment.

Example

High standards inspire competitors.

高标准激励着竞争者。

B1 adjective /ˈtʃaɪl.dɪʃ/

Childish

孩子气; 典型的儿童行为，但对于成年人不合适

Meaning

immature and silly; behaving in a way that is typical of a child but inappropriate for an adult

Example

His childish behavior during the meeting was quite embarrassing.

他在会议期间的孩子气行为非常令人尴尬。

B1 verb /daɪv/

dive

跳水

Meaning

to plunge headfirst into water or another substance

Example

He decided to dive into the pool on a hot day.

他决定在炎热的日子里跳进游泳池。

B1 noun ˈdɪdʒ.ɪ.təl tuːlz

digital tools

数字工具

Meaning

Electronic software and applications used for learning and educational purposes.

Example

Schools are integrating digital tools to enhance learning.

学校正在整合数字工具来增强学习效果。

B1 noun /ˈkær.ə.væn/

Caravan

大篷车

Meaning

a group of people traveling together, especially through desert areas

Example

The merchant caravan crossed the desert with camels carrying precious goods.

商人队伍穿越沙漠，驼背上载着贵重的货物。

B1 verb /ɪkˈstend/

extend

扩展

Meaning

to make longer or larger; to stretch out; to offer or give

Example

The company decided to extend the deadline for the project.

公司决定延长项目的截止日期。

B1 noun praɪd

pride

骄傲

Meaning

A feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements or from achievements associated with one.

Example

Victory Day fills our hearts with pride.

胜利日让我们的心充满了骄傲。

B1 noun /ˌvedʒəˈteəriən/

Vegetarian

素食者

Meaning

a person who does not eat meat or fish; relating to vegetarians or vegetarianism

Example

She became a vegetarian for health and environmental reasons.

她因健康和环保原因成为了素食者。

B1 noun /ˈvæk.siːn/

Vaccine

疫苗

Meaning

a substance that is put into the body to prevent a disease

Example

The COVID-19 vaccine has helped reduce severe illness.

COVID-19疫苗有助于减少重症疾病。

B1 noun /ˈɛnvəloʊp/

envelope

信封

Meaning

a flat paper container used to enclose a letter or document

Example

She sealed the letter in an envelope and posted it.

她把信封好，并寄出了。

B1 noun /weɪdʒ/

Wage

工资; 工钱;

Meaning

money paid to someone for work, especially for work done by the hour or day

Example

The company increased the minimum wage for all workers.

公司提高了所有工人的最低工资。

B1 noun /wɜːrm/

Worm

虫子

Meaning

a long, soft-bodied invertebrate animal that lives in soil

Example

The bird caught a worm from the garden soil.

鸟从花园的土壤中抓住了一条虫子。

B1 adjective /ˈprɪn.sə.pəl/

Principal

主要的; 首要的; 最重要的; 首席

Meaning

main; primary; most important; chief

Example

The principal reason for the meeting was to discuss the budget.

会议的主要原因是讨论预算。

B1 noun /ˈsɪtɪzənʃɪp/

citizenship

国籍

Meaning

the status of being a recognized member of a state or country, with rights and duties

Example

He applied for American citizenship after living there for ten years.

他在美国生活了十年后申请了美国国籍。

B1 noun /ˈvaɪtəmɪn/

vitamin

维他命

Meaning

a natural substance needed by the body to stay healthy

Example

Fruits and vegetables are rich sources of vitamins.

水果和蔬菜是维他命的丰富来源。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈwel/

Unwell

不舒服; 生病

Meaning

not in good health; feeling sick or ill

Example

She has been feeling unwell since yesterday.

她从昨天开始感到不舒服。

B1 adjective /ˈsekənderi/

secondary

次要的

Meaning

Less important than something else; derived from or dependent on something primary.

Example

Safety is our primary concern, while speed is only secondary.

安全是我们的主要关注，而速度只是次要的。

B1 noun /ˈvaɪrəs/

virus

病毒

Meaning

A tiny infectious agent that can replicate only inside the living cells of an organism.

Example

The computer was infected with a dangerous virus.

计算机感染了一个危险的病毒。

B1 noun ˈkɒnsept

concept

概念

Meaning

An abstract idea or general notion

Example

The concept of chasing two rabbits teaches focus.

追逐两只兔子的概念教会了我们专注。

B1 verb /pɔːz/

Pause

暂停

Meaning

to stop temporarily; to take a break in activity or speech

Example

Please pause the video while I take notes.

请暂停视频，我要做笔记。

B1 noun /ˈkɑn.træst/

Contrast

对比; 差异; 比较

Meaning

the state of being strikingly different from something else; comparison showing differences

Example

The contrast between city life and rural life is quite remarkable.

城市生活和乡村生活之间的对比相当显著。

B1 verb /ˈɛmfəˌsaɪz/

emphasize

强调

Meaning

to give special importance or attention to something

Example

The teacher emphasized the importance of homework.

老师强调了作业的重要性。

B1 noun /ˈɝːθ.kweɪk/

earthquake

地震

Meaning

A sudden and violent shaking of the ground as a result of movements within the earth's crust.

Example

A powerful earthquake struck Japan last night.

昨晚日本发生了强烈的地震。

B1 noun /taɪl/

tile

瓷砖

Meaning

a flat piece of baked clay or other material used for covering roofs, floors, or walls

Example

The kitchen floor is covered with ceramic tiles.

厨房的地板覆盖着陶瓷瓦片。

B1 noun /ˈkaʊn.səl/

council

委员会

Meaning

an assembly of people chosen or elected to make decisions or advise on matters

Example

The city council voted to improve public transportation.

市议会投票决定改善公共交通。

B1 noun /læd/

lad

小伙子

Meaning

a boy or young man; a male youth

Example

The young lad helped his father in the shop.

这个年轻小伙子在商店里帮助了他的父亲。

B1 noun /ˈpɜr.fjuːm/

Perfume

香水

Meaning

a fragrant liquid made from essential oils and alcohol; a pleasant smell

Example

She wore her favorite perfume to the party.

她穿着最喜欢的香水去参加聚会。

B1 verb /əˈmjuːz/

amuse

逗乐

Meaning

to entertain or make someone laugh or smile; to occupy pleasantly

Example

The clown amused the children at the party.

小丑在聚会上逗乐了孩子们。

B1 noun/verb /ˈfaɪtɪŋ/

fighting

战斗

Meaning

the act of engaging in a physical or verbal conflict

Example

The soldiers were fighting bravely on the battlefield.

士兵们在战场上英勇作战。

B1 noun /ˈplʌm.ər/

plumber

水管工

Meaning

a person who installs or repairs water pipes

Example

The plumber fixed the leaking pipe in the kitchen.

水管工修好了厨房里漏水的管道。

B1 adverb /ˈkʌmftəbli/

Comfortably

舒适地

Meaning

in a comfortable manner; without difficulty or effort; with ease

Example

She was sitting comfortably in her favorite chair.

她坐在自己最喜欢的椅子上很舒服。

B1 noun /ˈsʌb.weɪ/

Subway

地铁

Meaning

an underground railway system; an underground passage for pedestrians

Example

I take the subway to work every morning because it's faster than driving.

我每天早上乘地铁上班，因为它比开车更快。

B1 adverb /ˈbriːf.li/

Briefly

简要地

Meaning

in a short and clear way; for a short time

Example

Please explain the problem briefly.

请简要解释问题。

B1 noun /əˈfek.ʃən/

Affection

喜爱; 爱情

Meaning

a feeling of liking or caring for someone or something

Example

She has deep affection for her grandmother.

她对她的祖母有着深深的喜爱。

B1 noun /ˈlaɪtɪŋ/

lighting

照明

Meaning

the arrangement or use of light in a place; the act of providing light

Example

The lighting in the restaurant created a warm and cozy atmosphere.

餐厅的灯光创造了温暖而舒适的氛围。

B1 adjective /ˈmæsɪv/

Massive

巨大的; 极其大的; 在大小或数量上巨大的

Meaning

extremely large; huge in size or amount

Example

The company made a massive profit this year.

公司今年获得了巨大的利润。

B1 adjective /əˈmjuː.zɪŋ/

Amusing

有趣的; 好笑的; 娱乐的

Meaning

causing laughter or providing entertainment; funny; enjoyable

Example

The children found the clown's performance very amusing.

孩子们觉得小丑的表演非常有趣。

B1 noun /ˈspɪn.ɪtʃ/

Spinach

菠菜

Meaning

a vegetable with large dark green leaves that are eaten cooked or uncooked

Example

Fresh spinach is very nutritious.

新鲜的菠菜非常有营养。

B1 noun /trænzˈleɪtər/

translator

翻译者

Meaning

a person or tool that converts words or text from one language into another

Example

The translator helped the tourists understand the guide.

翻译者帮助游客理解导游。

B1 noun/verb /hɪnt/

hint

提示

Meaning

a small piece of advice or suggestion; to suggest something indirectly

Example

She gave me a hint about the surprise party.

她给了我一个关于惊喜派对的提示。

B1 noun /ˈɪnstəns/

instance

实例

Meaning

An example or single occurrence of something.

Example

This is just one instance of his generosity.

这是他慷慨的一个例子。

B1 noun /ˈæl.ɪ.ɡeɪ.tər/

Alligator

短吻鳄

Meaning

a large reptile similar to a crocodile but with a shorter, wider head

Example

The alligator basked in the sun on the riverbank.

短吻鳄在河岸上晒太阳。

B1 noun /ˈfɔːr.tʃən/

Fortune

运气; 财富; 命运

Meaning

chance or luck as an external, arbitrary force affecting human affairs; a large amount of money or assets

Example

He made his fortune by investing wisely in technology companies.

他通过明智地投资科技公司赚到了财富。

B1 noun /dɪˈtɛktɪv/

detective

侦探

Meaning

a person whose job is to investigate and solve crimes

Example

The detective solved the mystery in just two days.

侦探在两天内解开了谜团。

B1 adverb /ˈruːdli/

Rudely

无礼地

Meaning

in an impolite or discourteous manner

Example

He rudely interrupted the speaker during the presentation.

他在演讲期间无礼地打断了发言者。

B1 noun /rɪˈsɔːrs/

resource

资源

Meaning

A supply of materials, money, or assets that can be used when needed.

Example

Water is a vital natural resource.

水是宝贵的自然资源。

B1 noun /ˈsʌb.mə.riːn/

Sub-marine

潜艇

Meaning

a warship with a streamlined hull designed to operate completely submerged in the sea

Example

The submarine dived deep into the ocean to avoid detection.

潜水艇潜入海洋深处以避免被发现。

B1 verb /ʃaʊt/

shout

喊叫

Meaning

to say something very loudly

Example

He shouted at the top of his lungs to get their attention.

他尽可能大声地喊叫，以引起他们的注意。

B1 noun /ˈtʃæn.əl/

Channel

频道; 渠道; 途径;

Meaning

a television or radio station; a passage for water or other liquids; a means of communication

Example

The news channel provided live coverage of the important event.

新闻频道提供了该重要事件的现场直播报道。

B1 noun /ˈɡæsəˌliːn/

gasoline

汽油

Meaning

a liquid fuel made from petroleum, used mainly to power engines in vehicles

Example

The price of gasoline has increased significantly this month.

本月汽油价格显著上涨了。