B2 noun /əˈstrɒnəmər/

astronomer

天文学家

Meaning

a scientist who studies the stars, planets, and the universe

Example

The astronomer observed the new comet through his telescope.

天文学家通过他的望远镜观察到新的彗星。

B2 verb, noun /ɡrɪn/

grin

露出牙齿笑，通常是开心的笑

Meaning

to smile broadly, often showing teeth

Example

She grinned happily at the good news.

她高兴地露出牙齿笑着听到好消息。

B2 noun /ˈnɒvəlɪst/

novelist

小说家

Meaning

a person who writes novels

Example

The novelist spent years writing his new book.

小说家花了多年写他的最新小说。

B2 noun /ˈfaʊn.dər/

Founder

创始人

Meaning

a person who establishes an institution or settlement; someone who starts or creates something

Example

Steve Jobs was the co-founder of Apple Inc. and revolutionized personal computing.

史蒂夫·乔布斯是苹果公司联合创始人，并且革命性地改变了个人计算机。

B2 noun /saɪˈkɒlədʒi/

psychology

心理学

Meaning

the scientific study of the mind and behavior

Example

Psychology helps us understand how people think and act.

心理学帮助我们理解人们如何思考和行动。

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 noun /ˈeɪlmənt/

ailment

疾病

Meaning

An illness, typically a minor one.

Example

He went to the doctor for a minor stomach ailment.

他因小的胃病去看了医生。

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 noun /ˈæŋk.lət/

Anklet

脚链

Meaning

a piece of jewelry worn around the ankle

Example

She wore a beautiful silver anklet on her left foot.

她在左脚上戴着一个漂亮的银脚链。

B2 noun /bækˈtɪəriəm/

bacterium

细菌

Meaning

A single microscopic organism belonging to the group of bacteria.

Example

The doctor explained that a single bacterium can multiply rapidly under the right conditions.

医生解释说，一个单一的细菌在适当的条件下可以迅速繁殖。

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 noun /ˈwɒndərər/

Wanderer

流浪者; 旅行者，目的地不确定

Meaning

a person who travels aimlessly; someone who roams from place to place

Example

The wanderer explored different countries without a fixed destination.

流浪者在没有固定目的地的情况下探索了不同的国家。

B2 noun /ˈfɔːrəm/

forum

论坛

Meaning

A place, meeting, or medium where ideas and views can be exchanged.

Example

The online forum allows people to discuss a wide range of topics.

在线论坛允许人们讨论广泛的主题。

B2 adjective /hoʊˈlɪs.tɪk/

holistic

整体的

Meaning

Understanding or analyzing something through a comprehensive, integrated whole perspective.

Example

A holistic approach to health considers both body and mind.

整体健康方法考虑身体和心理。

B2 adjective /ˌʌndərˈlaɪɪŋ/

underlying

基本的

Meaning

basic or hidden but important; forming the foundation of something

Example

The underlying reason for the conflict was never addressed.

冲突的根本原因从未得到解决。

B2 adjective /ˈfeɪvərəbl/

favourable

有利的

Meaning

Expressing approval, support, or positivity; advantageous or beneficial

Example

The weather conditions were favourable for the outdoor event.

户外活动的天气条件是有利的。

B2 verb /ˈdɒmɪneɪt/

dominate

主导

Meaning

to have power or control over something or someone

Example

The company dominates the smartphone market.

这家公司主导了智能手机市场。

B2 adjective /ˈmænɪdʒəbəl/

Manageable

可管理的；可控制的

Meaning

able to be controlled or dealt with; feasible

Example

The workload is manageable if we plan properly.

工作负载是可管理的，如果我们正确规划。

B2 noun ˈɡeɪm.pleɪ

gameplay

游戏玩法

Meaning

The tactical aspects of a game, such as its plot and the way it is played.

Example

The team's gameplay was innovative.

该队的游戏玩法具有创新性。

B2 adjective, adverb /ˈlɒŋ taɪm/

long-time

长期的

Meaning

lasting or existing for a long period of time; having continued for many years

Example

She is a long-time friend of my family.

她是我家长期的朋友。

B2 noun /saɪˈkaɪətri/

psychiatry

精神病学

Meaning

the branch of medicine focused on the study and treatment of mental illness

Example

She decided to study psychiatry to help people with mental health issues.

她决定学习精神病学，帮助有心理健康问题的人。

B2 adjective /daɪˈnæm.ɪk/

dynamic

动态

Meaning

Characterized by constant change, activity, or progress.

Example

Life flows in a dynamic stream.

生活在动态的河流中流动。

B2 adjective /ˈdred.fəl/

Dreadful

可怕的; 恐怖的; 可憎的

Meaning

extremely bad or unpleasant; causing fear or suffering; terrible

Example

The weather was dreadful during our vacation.

假期期间，天气很可怕。

B2 noun ˈlɪt.ər.ə.si ˌreɪts

literacy rates

识字率

Meaning

The percentage of people in a population who can read and write; measures of educational levels in a population.

Example

Literacy rates impact socioeconomic conditions.

识字率影响着社会经济状况。

B2 noun /ˈbærəl/

barrel

大桶

Meaning

a large cylindrical container used to hold liquids

Example

The wine was stored in a wooden barrel.

酒被储存在一个木制的大桶中。

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 verb/noun /ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑːrd/

disregard

蔑视

Meaning

To ignore something; lack of consideration or respect for something.

Example

He disregarded the warning signs and kept driving.

他忽视了警告标志并继续开车。

B2 noun /bɪˈtreɪəl/

Betrayal

背叛; 不忠

Meaning

the action of betraying one's country, group, or person; disloyalty

Example

His betrayal of their friendship hurt her deeply.

他对他们友谊的背叛深深伤害了她。

B2 noun /ˈkɒŋɡrɛs/

congress

大会

Meaning

a formal meeting or assembly, especially of representatives for discussion

Example

The international congress on climate change will be held next year.

关于气候变化的国际大会将在明年举行。

B2 noun /ˈklaɪ.mət əˌdæp.teɪ.ʃən/

climate adaptation

气候适应

Meaning

The process of adjusting to current or expected climate change and its effects.

Example

Climate adaptation ensures resilience to change.

气候适应确保了对变化的适应能力。

B2 adjective /mɪˈsteɪkən/

mistaken

错误的

Meaning

wrong or incorrect because of an error in judgment or understanding

Example

I was mistaken about the meeting time.

我对会议时间判断错了。

B2 verb /ˈskætər/

scatter

散播

Meaning

to spread or throw around in different directions

Example

The wind scattered the leaves across the yard.

风把叶子撒到院子里。

B2 noun /θaɪ/

thigh

大腿

Meaning

the part of the leg between the hip and the knee

Example

He felt pain in his right thigh after running for an hour.

他在跑了一个小时后感到右大腿疼痛。

B2 adjective /bliːk/

bleak

阴郁的

Meaning

cold, miserable, or without hope

Example

The future seemed bleak after the economic downturn.

经济衰退后，未来显得阴郁。

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 verb /sweɪ/

sway

摇摆

Meaning

To move or cause to move slowly or rhythmically back and forth; to influence someone's opinion or decision.

Example

The trees swayed gently in the breeze.

树木在微风中轻轻摇曳。

B2 adjective /ˈsɒl.ɪ.ter.i/

Solitary

孤独; 隔离; 单独

Meaning

alone; without companions; single; isolated

Example

He lived a solitary life in the mountains.

他在山中过着孤独的生活。

B2 noun /vəˈlɪd.ɪ.ti/

Validity

有效性

Meaning

the quality of being legally or officially acceptable; the quality of being logically or factually sound

Example

The validity of the contract expires next month.

合同的有效性将在下个月到期。

B2 adjective /rɪˈzɪl.i.ənt/

resilient

韧性

Meaning

Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.

Example

Resilient materials ensure durability.

韧性材料确保耐用性。

B2 noun /ɪnˌsaɪkləˈpiːdiə/

encyclopedia

百科全书

Meaning

a book or set of books containing information on many subjects, usually arranged alphabetically

Example

She used an encyclopedia to complete her school project.

她使用了百科全书来完成她的学校项目。

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 /ˈprɒsɪkjuːt/

prosecute

起诉

Meaning

to institute legal proceedings against someone

Example

The lawyer decided to prosecute the case after gathering sufficient evidence.

律师在收集到足够证据后决定起诉此案。

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 smɔːl ˈɛfərt

Small Effort

小努力

Meaning

Minor actions or initiatives that can collectively make a significant impact.

Example

Small efforts can bring big changes in butterfly conservation.

小努力可以带来蝴蝶保护中的巨大变化。

B2 adverb /ˌnʌnðəˈlɛs/

nonetheless

尽管如此

Meaning

in spite of that; nevertheless

Example

It was raining, but nonetheless, they went hiking.

下着雨，但尽管如此，他们还是去远足了。

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 noun /ˈpɑːrtɪkəl/

particle

粒子

Meaning

a very small piece or amount of something

Example

Dust particles floated in the air near the window.

尘土粒子在靠近窗户的空气中飘浮。

B2 noun /dɪkˈteɪtə/

dictator

独裁者

Meaning

a ruler with total power over a country, typically one who has obtained control by force

Example

The dictator ruled the country with an iron fist.

独裁者用铁腕统治着国家。

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 adjective /ʌnˈɑːrmd/

unarmed

手无寸铁

Meaning

Not equipped with or carrying weapons

Example

The police found the suspect unarmed during the search.

警察在搜查过程中发现嫌疑人没有武器。

B2 adjective /ˈpraɪ.ər/

Prior

先前的

Meaning

existing or coming before in time; previous; earlier

Example

You need prior approval before making any changes to the system.

在对系统进行任何修改之前，你需要事先获得批准。

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 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 /ˌek.spekˈteɪ.ʃən/

Expectation

期望; 希望;

Meaning

a strong belief that something will happen or be the case; anticipation

Example

The new teacher exceeded everyone's expectations with her innovative teaching methods.

新老师通过其创新的教学方法超越了所有人的期望。

B2 adjective /ˈneɪ.kɪd/

Naked

赤裸的; 没有衣服; 暴露的; 裸露的

Meaning

without clothes or covering; bare; exposed; unclothed

Example

The naked truth about the situation shocked everyone.

关于局势的赤裸真相震惊了所有人。

B2 noun /ˈmɑːrkɪtˌpleɪs/

marketplace

市场

Meaning

a place where goods and services are bought and sold; an open area for trade

Example

The town's marketplace is crowded every Friday morning.

城市的市场每个星期五早上都很拥挤。

B2 noun /ˈproʊtəˌtaɪp/

prototype

原型

Meaning

The first model or version of something, used as a sample for testing or improvement.

Example

The company built a prototype of the new smartphone before mass production.

公司在大规模生产之前构建了新智能手机的原型。

B2 noun /ʃɪt/

shit

屎

Meaning

a vulgar term for feces or excrement

Example

The dog made a mess by leaving its shit on the floor.

狗在地板上留下了它的屎，弄得一团糟。

B2 noun /ˈædvərtaɪzər/

advertiser

广告商

Meaning

a person or company that advertises a product, service, or event

Example

The advertiser paid millions for a Super Bowl commercial spot.

广告商为超级碗广告位置支付了数百万。

B2 adjective /ˈpeɪ.ə.bəl/

Payable

应付的

Meaning

required to be paid; owed as a debt

Example

The amount is payable within thirty days of the invoice date.

该金额应在发票日期后30天内支付。

B2 verb /ˈkɑːŋkər/

conquer

征服

Meaning

to overcome and take control of; to defeat in war; to master or overcome

Example

The army managed to conquer the enemy territory.

军队成功征服了敌人的领土。

B2 noun /ˈkɪlɪŋ/

killing

谋杀

Meaning

the act of causing death, especially deliberately

Example

The movie depicts the brutal killing of the villagers.

电影描绘了村民的残忍谋杀。

B2 adjective ˈɛvɪdənt

evident

明显的

Meaning

Clearly seen or understood; obvious.

Example

The result was evident.

结果是显而易见的。

B2 noun /ˌhɑː.spɪˈtæl.ə.ti/

Hospitality

待客之道

Meaning

the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests or strangers

Example

The hotel staff's exceptional hospitality made our vacation truly memorable and enjoyable.

酒店员工的热情好客让我们的假期变得非常难忘和愉快。

B2 adjective /lɪˈdʒɪt.ɪ.mət/

Legitimate

合法的; 有效的; 真实的; 合理的

Meaning

lawful; valid; genuine; reasonable

Example

He has a legitimate reason for being late.

他有正当的理由迟到。

B2 noun nɪˈsesɪti

necessity

必要性

Meaning

The fact of being required or indispensable; an indispensable thing.

Example

Waste management is a necessity for environmental sustainability.

废物管理是环境可持续性的必要性。

B2 noun /ˈsɑːfmɔːr/

sophomore

大二学生

Meaning

a student in their second year of study at a university or high school

Example

He’s a sophomore in college, studying computer science.

他是大学的二年级学生，学习计算机科学。

B2 noun /ʌnəˈbɪləti/

unability

无能

Meaning

the state of being unable to do something; incapacity

Example

His unability to solve the problem caused delays in the project.

他解决问题的无能导致了项目的延误。

B2 verb /ˈmæk.sɪ.maɪz/

maximize

最大化

Meaning

to increase something as much as possible

Example

The company aims to maximize its profits this year.

公司今年旨在最大化其利润。

B2 noun /treɪt/

Trait

特质

Meaning

a distinguishing quality or characteristic of a person; an inherited feature

Example

Patience is an important trait for anyone working with children.

耐心是与儿童一起工作的重要特质。

B2 noun ˈlɛvərɪdʒ

leverage

杠杆作用

Meaning

The use of borrowed capital or resources to increase the potential return of an investment; using something to maximum advantage.

Example

Leverage amplifies your efforts and scales your work.

杠杆作用放大了你的努力，提升了你的工作规模。

B2 verb /sʌk/

suck

吸

Meaning

to draw something into the mouth by using the lips and tongue

Example

The baby began to suck her thumb.

婴儿开始吸吮她的拇指。

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 /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 noun ˈvɜː.tʃu.əl ˈklɑːs.ruːmz

virtual classrooms

虚拟教室

Meaning

An online learning environment where teachers and students interact via digital platforms.

Example

Virtual classrooms enable remote learning for students worldwide.

虚拟教室为全球学生提供远程学习的机会。

B2 noun /ˌmɪsbɪˈheɪvjər/

misbehavior

不当行为

Meaning

bad or improper behavior

Example

The teacher punished the student for his misbehavior.

老师因学生的不当行为而惩罚了他。

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 adjective ˈhæzədəs

hazardous

危险的

Meaning

Dangerous, risky, or potentially harmful

Example

Hazardous pollutants increase health risks.

危险的污染物增加健康风险。

B2 noun ˈhoʊmˌskuː.lɪŋ

homeschooling

在家教育

Meaning

The practice of educating children at home rather than sending them to a school.

Example

Homeschooling allows parents to tailor education to their child's needs.

家庭教育使父母能够根据孩子的需要定制教育。

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 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 verb /pəˈluːt/

pollute

污染

Meaning

to make air, water, or land dirty and harmful to people, animals, and plants

Example

Factories pollute the environment with toxic chemicals.

工厂用有毒化学品污染环境。

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。

B2 adjective /ˈdaʊt.fəl/

Doubtful

怀疑的; 不确定的; 对某事感到不确定

Meaning

uncertain; questionable; feeling uncertain about something

Example

I am doubtful about the success of this project.

我对这个项目的成功表示怀疑。

B2 verb /buːst/

boost

提升

Meaning

To increase, improve, or raise something.

Example

The company launched a campaign to boost sales.

公司启动了一项活动以提升销售。

B2 adjective /ˌmiː.diˈiː.vəl/

medieval

中世纪的

Meaning

Relating to the Middle Ages, the period in European history from about the 5th to the 15th century.

Example

The castle is a famous medieval monument.

这座城堡是一个著名的中世纪纪念碑。

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 noun /ɡreɪs/

grace

优雅, 优美

Meaning

simple elegance or refined movement; goodwill and kindness

Example

She moved with grace across the stage.

她优雅地走过舞台。

B2 noun /ˈsiː.krə.si/

Secrecy

保密

Meaning

the practice of keeping something secret; the state of being kept hidden

Example

The project was conducted in complete secrecy.

该项目是在完全保密的情况下进行的。

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 /ˌdɛm.əˈɡræf.ɪks/

Demographics

人口统计学

Meaning

Statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it.

Example

Demographics help in targeted advertising.

人口统计有助于定向广告。

B2 noun /lɔːɡ/

Log

木头

Meaning

a piece of a dead or felled tree trunk or branch, especially one stripped of bark

Example

They sat on a log by the campfire.

他们坐在篝火旁的木头上。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈbæləns/

Unbalanced

不平衡的; 不稳定的

Meaning

not balanced; lacking stability or equilibrium; mentally unstable

Example

The unbalanced table kept wobbling.

不平衡的桌子摇晃着。

B2 noun/adjective /ˈkæpɪtəlɪst/

capitalist

Meaning

a person who supports or believes in capitalism; a wealthy business owner

Example

The capitalist believes in the freedom of the market.

季节性蔬菜

Meaning

Vegetables that grow during specific seasons or times of the year

Example

Seasonal vegetables grow abundantly in winter.

季节性蔬菜在冬季大量生长。