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B2 noun ˈbɛntʃˌmɑːr.kɪŋ

benchmarking

标准定义与比较分析
Meaning
Comparing with a specific industry or competitor to set the best standards.
Example
Companies use benchmarking to assess their performance.
公司利用基准测试来评估其表现。
B2 noun /koʊˈɔːrdɪˌneɪtər/

coordinator

协调员
Meaning
a person who organizes people or activities so that they work well together
Example
The event coordinator managed everything perfectly.
活动协调员完美地管理了一切。
B2 noun /ˈlænd.lɔːrd/

Land lord

房东
Meaning
a person who owns property and rents it to tenants
Example
The landlord collected the monthly rent from all tenants.
房东从所有租户那里收取了每月租金。
B2 noun ˈlaɪv.stɒk ˈfɑː.mɪŋ

livestock farming

畜牧业
Meaning
The breeding, raising, and care of farm animals such as cattle, horses, sheep, and pigs for food, fiber, and other products.
Example
Livestock farming plays a crucial role in food security.
畜牧业在食品安全中发挥着至关重要的作用。
B2 noun /ˈɑːrm.pɪt/

Armpit

腋下
Meaning
the hollow area under the arm where it joins the shoulder
Example
He applied deodorant to his armpit.
他在腋下涂了除臭剂。
B2 verb /ˈvɪʒuəlaɪz/

visualize

想象
Meaning
To form a mental image of something; to imagine.
Example
She tried to visualize her success before the big presentation.
她在大演讲前尝试去想象自己的成功。
B2 noun rɪˈzɪl.i.əns

resilience

韧性
Meaning
The ability to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.
Example
Testing the resilience of wood is crucial.
测试木材的韧性是至关重要的。
B2 adjective /ˈwɪt.i/

Witty

机智的; 有趣的
Meaning
having or showing quick intelligence; amusing in a clever way
Example
Her witty response to the critic's question impressed the entire audience.
她机智的回答让批评者的问题给整个观众留下了深刻的印象。
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 adjective/noun /ˈmaɪ.nər/

minor

微小 / 未成年
Meaning
less important, serious, or significant; a person under the legal age
Example
Luckily, the accident caused only minor injuries.
幸运的是，事故只造成了轻微伤害。
B2 adverb /drəˈmætɪkli/

dramatically

戏剧性地
Meaning
in a sudden, striking, or exaggerated way
Example
Sales increased dramatically after the campaign.
在活动后，销售额戏剧性地增长了。
B2 adjective səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl

sustainable

可持续的
Meaning
Able to be maintained at a certain rate or level; conserving an ecological balance.
Example
Sustainable practices mitigate environmental impact.
可持续的实践减少了对环境的影响。
B2 verb /swer/

swear

发誓
Meaning
to use offensive language; to promise solemnly; to take an oath
Example
I swear to tell the truth.
我发誓说真话。
B2 noun /ˈaɪ.lɪd/

Eyelid

眼皮
Meaning
either of the upper or lower folds of skin that cover the eye when closed
Example
Her eyelids felt heavy with sleep.
她的眼皮因睡意而感到沉重。
B2 noun /ˌreɡ.jʊˈleɪ.ʃənz/

regulations

规定
Meaning
Rules or directives made and maintained by an authority.
Example
Strict regulations ensure fair practices.
严格的规定确保公平的做法。
B2 noun /ˈɡælən/

gallon

加仑
Meaning
a unit of measurement for liquid capacity, equal to 4 quarts or approximately 3.8 liters
Example
He bought a gallon of milk.
他买了一加仑牛奶。
B2 verb /dɪˈsɛnd/

descend

Meaning
To move or fall downward; to come or go down from a higher place.
Example
The hikers descended the steep mountain path.
B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪ.ki/

Shaky

不稳定的; 发抖的; 不可靠的; 弱的
Meaning
unstable; trembling; unreliable; weak
Example
His voice was shaky with nervousness.
他的声音因紧张而颤抖。
B2 noun /mʌŋk/

Monk

僧侣
Meaning
a man who is a member of a religious community living under vows
Example
The monk spent hours in meditation each day.
那位僧侣每天花几个小时冥想。
B2 adjective /ˈsɪtʃueɪtɪd/

situated

位于
Meaning
located in a particular place or position
Example
The hotel is situated near the beach.
酒店位于海滩附近。
B2 adverb /əˈten.tɪv.li/

Attentively

专心
Meaning
with careful attention; in a focused manner
Example
She listened attentively to her teacher's instructions.
她专心听取了老师的指示。
B2 noun /ˈɔr.fən.ɪʒ/

Orphanage

孤儿院
Meaning
an institution for the care and education of children who have lost their parents
Example
The charity built a new orphanage for homeless children.
慈善机构为无家可归的孩子建了一个新孤儿院。
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, adjective /prɪˈmɪər/ or /ˈpriːmiər/

premier

总理 / 主要
Meaning
the head of government in some countries; first in importance or rank
Example
The French premier addressed the nation.
法国总理向全国发表了讲话。
B2 noun /træŋˈkwɪl.ɪ.ti/

tranquillity

宁静
Meaning
the state of being calm, peaceful, and free from disturbance
Example
She enjoyed the tranquillity of the countryside after years in the city.
她在城市中待了多年后，享受乡村的宁静。
B2 adjective /ˈskɪni/

Skinny

瘦的; 皮包骨的; 骨瘦如柴
Meaning
very thin; having little flesh or fat on the body
Example
The skinny cat looked like it hadn't eaten for days.
那只瘦猫看起来像是几天没吃东西了。
B2 noun /ˈbɪʃəp/

bishop

主教
Meaning
a senior member of the Christian clergy, usually in charge of a diocese and empowered to confer holy orders.
Example
The bishop delivered a powerful sermon during Sunday service.
主教在星期天的礼拜中做了一个有力的布道。
B2 noun, verb /treɪs/

trace

痕迹
Meaning
a mark, object, or sign that shows the existence or development of something
Example
She traced the path of the river on the map.
她在地图上描绘了河流的路径。
B2 adjective /sɔːr/

sore

酸痛
Meaning
painful or aching, usually in a specific part of the body
Example
After the long run, my legs were sore.
长跑后，我的腿很酸痛。
B2 verb /ˈreɡjəleɪt/

regulate

监管；调节；规范；控制
Meaning
to control or maintain according to rules or laws
Example
The government regulates food safety.
政府对食品安全进行监管。
B2 noun, verb /ˌɪnkənˈviːniəns/

inconvenience

不便
Meaning
trouble or difficulty caused to someone; to cause trouble or difficulty to someone
Example
We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the delay.
对于延误造成的任何不便，我们深表歉意。
B2 verb /rɪˈvɜːrt/

revert

恢复
Meaning
to return to a previous state, condition, or practice
Example
The system will revert to its original settings after the update.
系统将在更新后恢复到原始设置。
B2 adverb /ˈflu:əntli/

Fluently

流利地; 顺畅地
Meaning
in a smooth, effortless, and articulate manner; with ease and skill
Example
She speaks French fluently.
她流利地讲法语。
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 noun ˈɡloʊbəl kəˌlæbəˈreɪʃən

global collaboration

全球合作
Meaning
Cooperation and partnership between countries or organizations worldwide to address common challenges.
Example
Global collaboration is necessary to address climate change.
全球合作对于应对气候变化至关重要。
B2 noun /ˈtʌndrə/

tundra

冻原
Meaning
A vast, flat, treeless Arctic region where the subsoil is permanently frozen.
Example
Polar bears roam across the icy tundra.
北极熊在冰冷的冻原上徘徊。
B2 verb /kənˈvɜːs/

converse

交谈
Meaning
to have a conversation; to talk together
Example
They conversed about literature for hours.
他们谈了几个小时关于文学。
B2 noun /taɪm ˈblɒk.ɪŋ/

time blocking

时间块管理
Meaning
A time management method where you divide your day into blocks of time and assign specific activities to each block.
Example
Time-blocking helps in better productivity and efficiency.
时间块管理有助于提高生产力和效率。
B2 noun /ˈsɪnθɪsɪs/

synthesis

合成，组合
Meaning
The combination of ideas to form a theory or system.
Example
The synthesis of ideas from multiple perspectives led to innovation.
来自多个角度的想法的合成导致了创新。
B2 noun /həˈraɪ.zənz/

horizons

地平线
Meaning
The limit of a person's mental perception, experience, or interest.
Example
The telescope opens new horizons for astronomy.
望远镜为天文学打开了新的地平线。
B2 noun /ˈækni/

acne

痤疮
Meaning
a skin condition in which pores become inflamed and clogged, causing pimples and spots
Example
Regular cleansing and a balanced diet can help reduce acne.
定期清洁和均衡饮食可以帮助减少痤疮。
B2 noun /ˈaʊtˌbreɪk/

outbreak

爆发
Meaning
a sudden start or occurrence of something unpleasant, like disease or violence
Example
There was an outbreak of flu in the city.
城市中爆发了流感。
B2 adjective /ɪˈmædʒɪnəbl/

imaginable

可想象的
Meaning
Capable of being imagined or conceived.
Example
They offered every imaginable type of food at the festival.
他们在节日上提供了所有可以想象的食物类型。
B2 noun /buːθ/

booth

电话亭
Meaning
a small enclosed space or area used for a specific purpose, such as voting or selling.
Example
He went into the voting booth to cast his ballot.
他进入了投票亭，准备投票。
B2 noun/adjective /ˌædəˈlɛsənt/

adolescent

青少年
Meaning
A young person in the process of developing from a child into an adult.
Example
Adolescents often experience rapid physical and emotional changes.
青少年常常经历快速的身体和情感变化。
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 noun /ˈlɒbi/

lobby

大堂
Meaning
a large open area near the entrance of a building; also a group trying to influence decisions.
Example
We met the manager in the hotel lobby before the meeting.
我们在会议前在酒店的大堂见到了经理。
B2 adjective /ˌæksɪˈdɛntl/

accidental

偶然的
Meaning
happening by chance, unintentionally
Example
The fire was caused by an accidental spark.
火灾是由偶然的火花引起的。
B2 noun /ɪˈfɛktɪvnəs/

effectiveness

效能
Meaning
the degree to which something is successful in producing a desired result.
Example
The effectiveness of the new policy is still being evaluated.
新政策的效能仍在评估中。
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 adverb ˌsɪməlˈteɪnɪəsli

simultaneously

同时
Meaning
At the same time; occurring or existing at the same time.
Example
He worked on two projects simultaneously.
他同时在做两个项目。
B2 noun /ˈkɔːr.əs/

Chorus

合唱团；一首歌曲中在每节之后重复的部分
Meaning
a large organized group of singers; a part of a song that is repeated after each verse
Example
The school chorus performed beautifully at the annual concert.
学校合唱团在年度音乐会上表现得非常好。
B2 verb /kənˈsɒl.ɪ.deɪt/

consolidate

合并
Meaning
To combine things in order to make them more effective or easier to handle.
Example
The company aims to consolidate its market position.
公司旨在巩固其市场地位。
B2 verb /ˌriːəˈreɪndʒ/

rearrange

重新安排
Meaning
to change the order or position of something
Example
She decided to rearrange the furniture in her living room.
她决定重新安排客厅里的家具。
B2 noun /ˈɛksələns/

excellence

卓越
Meaning
the quality of being outstanding or extremely good
Example
The school is known for its academic excellence.
这所学校因其学术卓越而闻名。
B2 noun /ˈɑːrtɪzən/

artisan

工匠
Meaning
a skilled craftsperson who makes things by hand
Example
The artisan crafted a beautiful wooden chair.
工匠制作了一把漂亮的木椅子。
B2 noun /stɪŋk/

Stink

臭味; 恶臭
Meaning
a strong unpleasant smell; bad odor
Example
The garbage created a terrible stink in the kitchen.
垃圾在厨房里产生了可怕的臭味。
B2 noun /ˈwɪd.oʊ/

Widow

寡妇
Meaning
a woman whose husband has died and who has not married again
Example
The widow received support from her family and community.
寡妇得到了她的家人和社区的支持。
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 verb /ˈstrɛŋkθən/

strengthen

增强
Meaning
To make or become stronger.
Example
Communication can strengthen bonds between people.
沟通可以增强人们之间的联系。
B2 adjective /ˌkɒn.fɪˈden.ʃəl/

Confidential

机密; 私人; 应保持秘密的
Meaning
secret; private; intended to be kept secret
Example
Please keep this information confidential.
请保持这些信息的机密性。
B2 verb fəˈsɪl.ɪ.teɪt

facilitate

促进
Meaning
Make an action or process easier or more achievable; to help bring about.
Example
Good infrastructure facilitates economic growth.
良好的基础设施促进经济增长。
B2 noun/verb /ˈsoʊ.ɪŋ/

sewing

缝纫
Meaning
The activity or skill of joining fabric using a needle and thread
Example
She enjoys sewing her own clothes on weekends.
她喜欢在周末缝制自己的衣服。
B2 adjective /ɪˈrɪˌspɑn.sə.bəl/

Irresponsible

不负责任
Meaning
lacking a sense of responsibility; careless
Example
It was irresponsible of him to leave without telling anyone.
他在没有告诉任何人就离开，这是不负责任的行为。
B2 verb /ˈstræŋɡəl/

strangle

Meaning
to kill or stop someone or something by squeezing the throat or restricting flow
Example
The villain tried to strangle his opponent in the dark alley.
B2 noun ˈkwəʊ.tə

quota

配额
Meaning
A limited or fixed number or amount of people or things, in particular.
Example
The quota reform was a key demand.
配额改革是一个关键要求。
B2 noun pɑrˈtɪʃən

partition

分割
Meaning
The action of dividing or being divided into parts; separation.
Example
Partition caused unrest.
分割引发了不安。
B2 verb /blʌf/

bluff

Meaning
to deceive someone by pretending to have strength, knowledge, or resources that one does not actually possess
Example
He tried to bluff his way into the exclusive club.
B2 adjective /ɪɡˈzɑːtɪk/

exotic

异国情调和迷人
Meaning
Unusual and attractive because it is from a foreign place or culture.
Example
The garden was filled with exotic plants from tropical countries.
花园里满是来自热带国家的异国情调植物。
B2 noun /ˈsætaɪər/

satire

讽刺
Meaning
The use of humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize people's stupidity or vices.
Example
The play was a brilliant satire on modern politics.
这出戏是对现代政治的精彩讽刺。
B2 noun /ˈsɛm.ɪ.nɑːr/

seminar

研讨会
Meaning
A meeting for discussion or training, especially in an academic setting.
Example
The professor invited all students to attend the seminar on climate change.
教授邀请所有学生参加关于气候变化的研讨会。
B2 adjective /əˈdʒʌstəbəl/

Adjustable

可调节的; 可修改的; 可调整的;
Meaning
নিয়মযোগ্য; পরিবর্তন-সাধ্য; সমন্বয়যোগ্য;
Example
This chair has an adjustable height feature.
这把椅子有可调节的高度。
B2 verb /ˈmɑːdɪfaɪ/

modify

修改
Meaning
to change or alter something; to make partial changes
Example
We need to modify the plan to include more details.
我们需要修改计划以包括更多细节。
B2 noun fɪkst ˈɪnkʌm

fixed income

固定收入
Meaning
Investment that provides a return in the form of fixed periodic payments.
Example
Fixed income investments provide reliable returns.
固定收益投资提供可靠的回报。
B2 adverb /ˈwɔːm.li/

Warmly

热情地; 亲切地
Meaning
in a warm manner; with warmth; cordially; affectionately
Example
She welcomed the guests warmly at the door.
她在门口热情地欢迎客人。
B2 verb /ˈsteɪ.bə.laɪz/

stabilize

稳定
Meaning
to make something steady, secure, or unlikely to change suddenly
Example
The government took measures to stabilize the economy.
政府采取措施以稳定经济。
B2 verb /buːm/

boom

轰鸣
Meaning
to make a loud deep sound; to grow or increase rapidly
Example
The thunder boomed across the sky.
雷声在天空中轰鸣。
B2 noun /pæd/

pad

便签本
Meaning
a small cushion or block of soft material; also a set of sheets of paper fastened together
Example
He wrote her phone number on a yellow pad.
他把她的电话号码写在一个黄色的便签本上。
B2 verb /skreɪp/

scrape

擦, 刮
Meaning
to remove or damage the surface of something by rubbing or scratching; to collect something by effort
Example
He scraped his knee while playing football.
他在踢足球时擦伤了膝盖。
B2 noun /dʒʌŋk/

Junk

垃圾; 废品
Meaning
old or discarded articles that are considered useless or of little value; things of poor quality
Example
He cleaned out the garage and threw away all the old junk.
他清理了车库，扔掉了所有旧的垃圾。
B2 adjective /ˌɛm.pəˈθɛ.tɪk/

empathetic

富有同理心
Meaning
Showing ability to understand and share feelings of others.
Example
She was empathetic towards her friend's struggles.
她对朋友的挣扎表现出富有同理心。
B2 verb /pæt/

pat

Meaning
to touch someone or something gently, often to show affection or approval
Example
She gently patted the dog on its head.
B2 noun /ˈkæt fɪʃ/

Cat fish

鲶鱼
Meaning
a freshwater fish with whisker-like barbels around the mouth, commonly found in ponds and rivers
Example
Catfish is often fried and served with rice in Bengali cuisine.
鲶鱼在孟加拉菜中常被油炸并配米饭。
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.
B2 verb /ʌnˈkʌvə(r)/

uncover

揭示
Meaning
to reveal something that was hidden or secret
Example
The investigation uncovered new evidence.
调查揭示了新的证据。
B2 adjective /prəˈdʌk.tɪv/

Productive

高效的
Meaning
efficient; yielding good results; fruitful
Example
Working from home has made me more productive than ever before.
在家工作让我比以往更高效。
B2 verb /daɪˈdʒest/

digest

消化
Meaning
to break down food in the body; to think about and understand
Example
It takes time to digest a heavy meal.
要花时间消化一顿丰盛的饭菜。
B2 verb /ˈɛmɪˌɡreɪt/

emigrate

移民
Meaning
To leave one's own country in order to settle permanently in another.
Example
Many people emigrated from Europe to America in the 19th century.
许多人在19世纪从欧洲移民到美国。
B2 noun /ˈrɛnəˌsɑːns/

renaissance

文艺复兴
Meaning
a revival of art, culture, or learning; a period of renewed interest and growth
Example
The city experienced a cultural renaissance during the 1990s.
这座城市在1990年代经历了文化复兴。
B2 noun /ˈfɪlmˌmeɪkər/

filmmaker

电影制作人
Meaning
a person who makes films, typically as a profession
Example
He is a well-known filmmaker in the industry.
他是业内著名的电影制作人。
B2 noun /ˈbɒtəni/

botany

植物学
Meaning
the scientific study of plants
Example
She is studying botany at the university.
她在大学里学习植物学。
B2 adjective, noun, verb /faʊl/

foul

Meaning
offensive to the senses; dirty or unpleasant; in sports, an unfair or illegal act
Example
The player was penalized for committing a foul.
B2 adjective /ˈvɪʃ.əs/

Vicious

恶毒的; 残忍的; 野性的
Meaning
deliberately cruel or violent; having a savage nature
Example
The vicious dog attacked anyone who came near its territory.
那只恶狗攻击任何接近其领土的人。
B2 noun /əkˈsɛsəri/

accessory

配件；协助犯罪的人
Meaning
a thing which can be added to something else to make it more useful, versatile, or attractive; a person who assists in committing a crime
Example
She bought some stylish accessories for her new phone.
她为她的新手机买了一些时尚配件。
B2 adjective /ˈbaɪəst/

Biased

偏见
Meaning
showing prejudice for or against someone or something unfairly
Example
The judge was accused of being biased against the defendant.
法官被指控对被告有偏见。
B2 noun /ˈbeɪ.zəl/

Basil

罗勒
Meaning
an aromatic herb with green leaves used in cooking, especially Italian cuisine
Example
The pasta sauce was flavored with fresh basil.
意大利面酱料中加入了新鲜的罗勒。
B2 noun /ˈlænd.fɪl/

landfill

垃圾填埋场
Meaning
a site where waste material is buried under the ground
Example
The city built a new landfill to manage its growing waste problem.
这个城市建造了一个新的垃圾填埋场，以应对日益增长的废物问题。
B2 adjective /ˈlɪb.ər.əl/

Liberal

自由的; 宽容的; 慷慨的; 思维进步的
Meaning
open-minded; tolerant; generous; progressive in thinking
Example
She has a liberal attitude towards different cultures and beliefs.
她对不同文化和信仰持有自由的态度。
B2 adjective /ˈruːθ.ləs/

Ruthless

无情的; 残忍的; 毫无怜悯的
Meaning
showing no pity or compassion; cruel; merciless
Example
The ruthless dictator showed no mercy to his enemies.
那个冷酷的独裁者对他的敌人毫不留情。
B2 noun bjʊəˈrɒk.rə.si

bureaucracy

官僚主义
Meaning
A system of government in which most of the important decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives.
Example
Excessive bureaucracy can slow down decision-making.
过度的官僚主义会减缓决策过程。
B2 adjective; verb (past/participle) /əˈʃʊrd/

assured

确信的；有把握的
Meaning
confident and certain; guaranteed or made certain
Example
She felt assured that everything would work out.
她确信一切都会顺利。
B2 adjective /ræʃ/

rash

草率, 鲁莽
Meaning
Acting quickly without careful consideration; reckless.
Example
It was a rash decision to invest without research.
没有研究就投资是一个鲁莽的决定。
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 /əˌveɪləˈbɪləti/

availability

可用性
Meaning
the state of being able to be used or obtained
Example
The availability of clean water is crucial for health.
清洁水的可用性对健康至关重要。
B2 adjective ˌkæt.əˈstrɑː.fɪk

catastrophic

灾难性的, 毁灭性的
Meaning
Involving or causing sudden great damage or suffering.
Example
Climate change has catastrophic consequences.
气候变化带来了灾难性的后果。
B2 verb dɪsˈrʌpt

disrupt

破坏
Meaning
To interrupt or disturb the normal progress or activity of something.
Example
Individual pursuits disrupt social harmony.
个人追求破坏了社会和谐。
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 /strɔː/

straw

稻草或吸管
Meaning
a thin tube for sucking up liquids; dried stalks of grain plants
Example
She drank the juice through a straw.
她通过吸管喝了果汁。
B2 noun /meɪz/

Maze

迷宫
Meaning
A network of paths designed as a puzzle; a confusing situation
Example
The children got lost in the corn maze at the harvest festival.
孩子们在丰收节的玉米迷宫里迷路了。
B2 adjective /ˈhevənli/

Heavenly

天上的; 神圣的; 美味的
Meaning
relating to heaven; extremely pleasant or beautiful
Example
The chocolate cake had a heavenly taste that melted in my mouth.
巧克力蛋糕有一种天上的味道，在我口中融化了。
B2 adjective /dɪˈstrɛst/

distressed

痛苦
Meaning
feeling or showing extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain
Example
She looked distressed after hearing the bad news.
听到坏消息后，她看起来很痛苦。
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 noun /ˌkɒnsərˈveɪʃən ˈmuːvmənt/

Conservation Movement

自然保护运动
Meaning
A political, environmental, and social movement that seeks to protect natural resources including plant and animal species as well as their habitat for the future.
Example
The conservation movement began in the 19th century to protect wildlife.
自然保护运动在19世纪开始，旨在保护野生动物。
B2 adjective əˈstɒnɪʃɪŋ

astonishing

惊人
Meaning
Extremely surprising or impressive; amazing.
Example
The astonishing discovery changed the way we view the universe.
这个惊人的发现改变了我们看待宇宙的方式。
B2 adjective ˌɪn.təˈræk.tɪv

interactive

互动的
Meaning
Allowing a two-way flow of information between it and a user, responding to the user's input.
Example
Interactive learning keeps students engaged in lessons.
互动学习保持学生在课堂中的参与感。
B2 noun /dɪsˈpoʊzl/

disposal

处置
Meaning
the action or process of getting rid of something
Example
The disposal of waste is crucial for maintaining a clean environment.
废物处理对于保持清洁的环境至关重要。
B2 adjective /ˌʌnrɪˈlaɪəbl/

Unreliable

不可靠的; 不能被信任或依赖
Meaning
not dependable; not able to be trusted or relied upon
Example
The old car is unreliable and breaks down frequently.
这辆老车不可靠，常常坏掉。
B2 noun /kənˈdʌktər/

conductor

指挥 / 导电材料
Meaning
a person who directs a performance or someone who collects fares on public transport; or a material that conducts electricity
Example
The conductor waved his baton to start the orchestra.
指挥挥动他的指挥棒开始了乐团的演奏。
B2 adjective /ɪˈlæs.tɪk/

Elastic

弹性
Meaning
able to stretch and return to original shape; flexible; adaptable
Example
The elastic band can stretch and return to its original shape.
弹性带可以拉伸并恢复到原来的形状。
B2 noun /ˈleɪ.zi.nəs/

Laziness

懒惰
Meaning
the quality of being unwilling to work or use energy; idleness
Example
His laziness prevented him from achieving his goals.
他的懒惰阻止了他实现目标。
B2 noun /ˈseɪf.ɡɑːrd/

Safeguard

保护措施
Meaning
measure or action designed to protect someone or something
Example
New safeguards were implemented to prevent data breaches.
已实施新的保护措施以防止数据泄露。