betray
All a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z
All CEFR A1 A2 B1 B2 C1 C2
Content locale
EN 英语 BN 孟加拉语 HI 印地语 ES 西班牙语 FR 法语 DE 德语 RU 俄语 ZH 中文 JA 日语
All Vocabulary Cards All Vocabularies
B2 verb /bɪˈtreɪ/

betray

背叛
Meaning
to be disloyal to; to reveal secrets
Example
He felt betrayed by his closest friend.
他感到被他最亲密的朋友背叛。
B2 noun /ˈbroʊ.kər/

Broker

经纪人
Meaning
a person who buys and sells goods or assets for others; an intermediary
Example
The stock broker helped me invest my money wisely.
股票经纪人帮助我明智地投资我的钱。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈwɜːrði/

Unworthy

不配; 没有价值
Meaning
not deserving respect or attention; lacking worth or merit
Example
He felt unworthy of such praise and recognition.
他觉得自己不配得到这样的赞扬和认可。
B2 noun /kwɪlt/

Quilt

被子
Meaning
a warm bed covering made of padding enclosed between layers of fabric
Example
Grandmother made a beautiful quilt with colorful patches for my bed.
祖母为我的床做了一个美丽的被子，上面有五彩斑斓的补丁。
B2 noun/verb /ˈsɜːveɪ/

survey

调查，问卷调查
Meaning
noun: an examination or inspection; verb: to examine or measure (an area or subject)
Example
They conducted a survey to understand customer preferences.
他们进行了一项调查，以了解客户的偏好。
B2 noun /ɪnˈvɛstɪˌɡeɪtər/

investigator

幸福
Meaning
a person who carries out a formal inquiry or investigation
Example
The investigator gathered evidence from the crime scene.
当她获得奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
B2 noun /ˈmɒlɪkjuːl/

molecule

分子
Meaning
The smallest unit of a chemical compound that retains its chemical properties.
Example
A water molecule is made up of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.
一个水分子由两个氢原子和一个氧原子组成。
B2 verb /ɪmˈbɛd/

embed

嵌入
Meaning
to fix something firmly into a surrounding mass or context
Example
The journalist was embedded with the military unit.
记者与军事单位嵌入。
B2 noun /ˌɪm.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Imitation

模仿; 复制; 仿制品
Meaning
the action of using someone or something as a model; a copy of something original
Example
His imitation of the famous actor was so good that everyone burst into laughter.
他的模仿非常成功，大家都笑了出来。
B2 noun /meɪz/

Maize

玉米
Meaning
a tall cereal plant bearing large grains on a cob; corn
Example
Farmers in the region grow maize as their primary crop for both food and animal feed.
该地区的农民将玉米作为主要作物，既用于食物也用于动物饲料。
B2 noun /ˈaɪ.saɪt/

Eyesight

视力
Meaning
the ability to see; vision
Example
Regular eye checkups are important for maintaining good eyesight.
定期眼部检查对于保持良好的视力至关重要。
B2 noun /tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒɪ.kəl ədˈvɑːns.mənt/

technological advancement

技术进步
Meaning
Progress or improvement in technology that leads to better solutions or capabilities.
Example
Technological advancement is revolutionizing healthcare.
技术进步正在革命化医疗保健。
B2 noun /haɪv/

Hive

蜂巢; 一个充满活动的地方
Meaning
a structure in which bees live and produce honey; a place full of busy activity
Example
The garden was buzzing with activity as bees flew back and forth from their hive.
花园里充满了活动，蜜蜂在它们的蜂巢之间来回飞翔。
B2 noun ˌæs.pɪˈreɪ.ʃən

aspiration

志向
Meaning
A hope or ambition of achieving something, a strong desire or goal to achieve something.
Example
His aspiration is to become a successful entrepreneur.
他的志向是成为一名成功的企业家。
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 verb (phrasal) /ˈpæs ˌɔːf/

pass-off

Meaning
to present something or someone falsely as something else; to pretend or deceive
Example
He tried to pass off the fake watch as a luxury brand.
B2 adjective /ɪˈlɛktərəl/

electoral

选举的
Meaning
related to elections or voting
Example
The electoral process in the country has been reformed in recent years.
该国的选举程序在近年来进行了改革。
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 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 /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 noun /ˈwɜːrʃɪp/

Worship

崇拜
Meaning
the feeling or expression of reverence and adoration for a deity; religious devotion and practice
Example
They gather every Sunday for worship.
他们每个星期天都聚集在一起进行崇拜。
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 verb /wɪp/

whip

鞭打
Meaning
to strike or beat with a flexible instrument such as a rope or cord
Example
The trainer whipped the horse to make it run faster.
教练用鞭子抽打马匹，使其跑得更快。
B2 noun /ˈmes.ɪn.dʒər/

Messenger

信使
Meaning
a person who carries messages or communications between parties
Example
The messenger delivered important battle plans to the commander.
信使将重要的战斗计划传递给了指挥官。
B2 noun /ˌæn.ɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/

Animation

动画
Meaning
the technique of making inanimate objects appear to move; liveliness and enthusiasm
Example
The animation in this movie is incredibly detailed.
这部电影的动画非常细致。
B2 noun /ˈmʌtn/

Mutton

羊肉
Meaning
meat from an adult sheep; lamb meat
Example
The restaurant serves delicious mutton curry with rice.
餐厅提供美味的羊肉咖喱配米饭。
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 noun ˌrɛvəˈluːʃən

revolution

革命
Meaning
A forcible overthrow of a government or social order, in favor of a new system.
Example
The story is set during the French Revolution.
故事发生在法国大革命期间。
B2 noun /ˌɪntərˈsɛkʃən/

intersection

交叉口
Meaning
a point where two or more things intersect, especially a road or path
Example
The intersection of Main Street and 5th Avenue is always busy.
主街和第五大道的交叉口总是很忙。
B2 verb /ɪmˈpoʊzd/

imposed

强加
Meaning
forced something to be accepted or put in place
Example
The government imposed new regulations on the industry.
政府对该行业实施了新规章。
B2 noun /ˈpriːmiəm/

premium

保费
Meaning
an amount of money paid regularly for an insurance policy; something of superior quality or value
Example
You need to pay your insurance premium every year.
你每年需要支付你的保险费。
B2 adjective /ʌnhaɪˈdʒiːnɪk/

Unhygienic

不卫生的；缺乏适当的卫生
Meaning
not clean; lacking proper sanitation
Example
The restaurant was closed due to unhygienic conditions in the kitchen.
由于厨房不卫生的条件，餐厅被关闭。
B2 verb /ˈsprɪŋkəl/

sprinkle

Meaning
to scatter small drops or particles of a substance over a surface
Example
She sprinkled sugar on top of the cake.
B2 noun /wɜːrd fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/

word formation

构词法
Meaning
the process by which new words are created or existing words are modified in a language
Example
Word formation helps learners understand how new vocabulary develops in English.
构词法有助于理解英语词汇。
B2 noun /ˈfɪʃ.ɪŋ/

phishing

通过欺诈手段窃取信息
Meaning
The fraudulent practice of sending emails purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information.
Example
Phishing emails often trick people into revealing passwords.
钓鱼邮件通常会欺骗他人泄露密码。
B2 noun /kloʊv/

Clove

丁香
Meaning
aromatic flower buds of a tree in the family Myrtaceae, used as a spice
Example
She added a few cloves to the mulled wine for extra flavor.
她在热红酒中加入了一些丁香，以增加风味。
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 /ˈpjʊə.rɪ.ti/

Purity

纯净; 清洁; 无污染
Meaning
the state of being pure; cleanness or freedom from contamination
Example
The purity of the mountain water was remarkable.
山水的纯净令人赞叹。
B2 noun /ˈkɒmpoʊst/

compost

堆肥
Meaning
decayed organic matter used as fertilizer
Example
The gardener added compost to enrich the soil.
园丁添加了堆肥来丰富土壤。
B2 adjective /ˈkrɒnɪk/

chronic

慢性
Meaning
Lasting for a long time or constantly recurring, often describing illness.
Example
She suffers from chronic back pain.
她患有慢性的背痛。
B2 noun /ˈpetəl/

Petal

花瓣
Meaning
One of the colored segments of a flower that forms the corolla
Example
Each petal of the daisy was white with a yellow center.
雏菊的每一片花瓣都是白色的，中央是黄色的。
B2 adverb /kənˈsɪdərəbli/

Considerably

显著地；相当大地
Meaning
to a notably large degree; significantly; substantially
Example
The price has increased considerably over the past year.
过去一年价格显著上涨。
B2 noun /əˈreɪ/

array

数组，展示
Meaning
an impressive display or arrangement of things
Example
The shop displayed an array of colorful dresses.
商店展示了一场五颜六色的连衣裙展示。
B2 noun /bɪd/

Bid

出价; 投标
Meaning
an offer to pay a certain amount for something; an attempt to obtain or achieve something
Example
She made a bid for the antique vase at the auction.
她在拍卖会上出价购买那只古董花瓶。
B2 adverb /ˈwɪl.ɪŋ.li/

Willingly

自愿地
Meaning
in a willing manner; voluntarily; with free will
Example
She willingly helped her neighbors during the emergency.
她在紧急情况下自愿帮助了她的邻居。
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 noun /ˈspəʊksmən/

spokesman

发言人
Meaning
a person who speaks on behalf of others, especially for a group or organization
Example
The spokesman addressed the crowd during the rally.
发言人在集会中向人群讲话。
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 /ˈnuː.tri.ənt/

nutrient

营养物质
Meaning
A substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and health of plants or animals.
Example
Plants absorb nutrients from the soil for growth.
植物从土壤中吸收营养物质来生长。
B2 noun /ˈfɪzɪsɪst/

physicist

物理学家
Meaning
a scientist who studies or specializes in physics
Example
The physicist explained the theory of relativity to the students.
物理学家向学生们解释了相对论。
B2 noun /ˈden.sə.ti/

Density

密度
Meaning
the degree of compactness of a substance; the quantity of something per unit area
Example
The density of population in the city center is extremely high.
市中心的人口密度极高。
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 noun /ˈkæp.tɪv/

Captive

俘虏
Meaning
a person who has been taken prisoner or an animal that has been confined
Example
The captive was held in a small cell for several months.
俘虏被关押在一个小牢房里好几个月。
B2 adjective /ˈpæn.ɪ.ki/

Panicky

惊慌的; 焦虑和害怕的
Meaning
feeling or showing panic; anxious and fearful
Example
The crowd became panicky when the fire alarm sounded.
当火警响起时，群众变得惊慌失措。
B2 verb /ˈɔːθəraɪz/

authorize

授权
Meaning
to give official permission or approval for something
Example
The manager will authorize the payment tomorrow.
经理明天将授权付款。
B2 adjective /ˈɡræs.i/

Grassy

草的
Meaning
covered with grass; resembling grass in color; green like grass
Example
The grassy field stretched as far as the eye could see.
长满青草的田地一直延伸到视线尽头。
B2 noun /mɒsk/

mosque

清真寺
Meaning
A Muslim place of worship.
Example
They gathered at the mosque for the Friday prayer.
他们在清真寺集会进行星期五的祷告。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt ˈfrɛndli/

environment-friendly

环保
Meaning
Designed or produced in a way that causes minimal harm to the environment, often using sustainable materials and processes that reduce ecological impact.
Example
Environment-friendly products are designed to reduce ecological damage.
环保产品旨在减少生态损害。
B2 noun səˌsteɪ.nəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti

sustainability

可持续性
Meaning
The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level; the avoidance of the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain ecological balance.
Example
Sustainability ensures long-term environmental health.
可持续性确保长期环境健康。
B2 noun /dɪˈveləpər/

developer

开发者
Meaning
a person or company that creates software, buildings, or land projects
Example
She works as a software developer at a tech company.
她在一家技术公司担任软件开发者。
B2 noun /ˌkɔːriˈændər/

Coriander

香菜
Meaning
aromatic herb with feathery leaves used for flavoring food; also refers to the seeds used as spice
Example
Fresh coriander leaves are sprinkled on top of the curry.
新鲜的香菜叶撒在咖喱上。
B2 verb /reɪl/

rail

抗议
Meaning
to complain or protest strongly about something
Example
He railed against the unfair decision.
他抗议不公平的决定。
B2 noun /ˈtɛrərɪst/

terrorist

恐怖分子
Meaning
a person who uses violence or threats to intimidate or coerce, especially for political purposes
Example
The terrorist was arrested by the police after the attack.
恐怖分子在袭击后被警察逮捕。
B2 adjective /ˈfræʤaɪl/

fragile

脆弱
Meaning
Easily broken or damaged; delicate.
Example
Be careful with that vase, it's very fragile.
小心那个花瓶，它很脆弱。
B2 adjective /hɑːrʃ/

Harsh

严厉的; 粗糙的; 残酷的; 严格的
Meaning
unpleasantly hard or rough in texture; cruel or severe
Example
The teacher gave harsh criticism about my work.
老师对我的工作给出了严厉的批评。
B2 noun /lɪˈdʒɪtɪməsi/

legitimacy

合法性
Meaning
the quality of being accepted as right, proper, or lawful
Example
The legitimacy of the election was questioned by observers.
选举的合法性受到观察员的质疑。
B2 noun /ˈstrʌk.tʃərz/

structures

结构
Meaning
Buildings or other objects constructed from several parts.
Example
The region has ancient structures.
这个地区有古老的结构。
B2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛkt/

disinfect

消毒
Meaning
to clean something thoroughly to destroy bacteria or viruses
Example
The nurse disinfected the wound before applying a bandage.
护士在敷上绷带之前消毒了伤口。
B2 noun /əˈsaɪləm/

asylum

庇护所
Meaning
Protection or shelter, especially given to refugees or the mentally ill.
Example
The refugees sought asylum in the neighboring country.
难民在邻国寻求庇护。
B2 noun /ɪˈrʌp.ʃən/

Eruption

火山喷发
Meaning
a sudden violent occurrence or outburst; volcanic explosion
Example
The volcanic eruption forced thousands of people to evacuate the area.
火山喷发迫使成千上万的人疏散该地区。
B2 verb /ˈpɒndər/

ponder

深思
Meaning
to think about something carefully
Example
She pondered over the meaning of the poem.
她沉思着诗歌的含义。
B2 verb /lɪk/

lick

舔
Meaning
to pass the tongue over something; to defeat decisively
Example
The cat licked its paws clean.
猫舔干净了它的爪子。
B2 noun /ˌɑːr.kiˈɑː.lə.dʒi/

archeology

考古学
Meaning
the study of human history and prehistory through excavation and analysis of artifacts and structures
Example
She decided to study archeology to learn about ancient civilizations.
她决定学习考古学，以了解古代文明。
B2 noun /ˈskɛlɪtən/

skeleton

骷髅
Meaning
The internal framework of bones that supports the body of a human or animal.
Example
The teacher showed the students a human skeleton in the biology class.
老师在生物课上向学生们展示了一个人类的骷髅。
B2 adverb /ˌɑːrtɪˈfɪʃəli/

Artificially

人工地;
Meaning
by artificial means; not naturally; in a fake manner
Example
The lake was artificially created for irrigation purposes.
湖泊是人工创建的，旨在灌溉。
B2 adjective /kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/

Convincing

令人信服的; 可信的; 有说服力的; 能使某人相信某事的
Meaning
believable; credible; persuasive; able to make someone believe something
Example
His convincing argument won over the entire jury.
他的有说服力的论点赢得了整个陪审团。
B2 adjective /ˈseɪ.krɪd/

Sacred

神圣的
Meaning
connected with God or a god; considered holy; worthy of religious worship
Example
The sacred temple was visited by thousands of pilgrims.
这座神圣的寺庙吸引了成千上万名朝圣者前来参观。
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 noun ˈɡloʊbəl ɪˈnɪʃətɪvz

global initiatives

全球倡议
Meaning
Worldwide efforts or programs aimed at addressing global challenges or achieving common goals.
Example
Global initiatives inspire better waste management practices.
全球倡议激发了更好的废物管理实践。
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 /ɪnˈdjʊə.rəns/

endurance

耐力
Meaning
The fact or power of enduring an unpleasant or difficult process or situation without giving way.
Example
Running a marathon requires exceptional endurance.
跑马拉松需要非凡的耐力。
B2 noun /ˈpiː.lər/

Peeler

削皮器
Meaning
a kitchen tool used to remove the outer skin or peel from fruits and vegetables
Example
Use a peeler to remove the potato skin.
使用削皮器去除土豆皮。
B2 noun /ˈrɪb.ən/

ribbon

缎带
Meaning
a long, narrow strip of fabric used for tying or decoration
Example
She tied her hair with a red ribbon.
她用一条红色的缎带绑住了她的头发。
B2 adjective /fəˈɡɪv.ɪŋ/

Forgiving

宽容
Meaning
ready and willing to forgive; merciful; lenient
Example
She has a forgiving nature and rarely holds grudges.
她有宽容的天性，几乎不记仇。
B2 noun/verb /dɪˈvɔːrs/

divorce

离婚
Meaning
the legal ending of a marriage; to officially end a marriage
Example
After years of conflict, they decided to get a divorce.
经过多年的冲突，他们决定离婚。
B2 noun ˈɪnəveɪtɪv tuːlz

innovative tools

创新工具
Meaning
Creative devices or advanced technologies that introduce new methods or approaches to accomplish tasks.
Example
Teachers use innovative tools to enhance classroom learning.
教师使用创新工具来提高课堂学习。
B2 noun /frɔːd/

Fraud

欺诈
Meaning
wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain
Example
The company was investigated for credit card fraud and money laundering.
公司因信用卡欺诈和洗钱被调查。
B2 adjective /ˈsɛkʃʊəl/

sexual

性行为
Meaning
relating to the instincts, physiological processes, and activities connected with physical attraction or intimate physical contact between individuals
Example
The sexual health of individuals is an important topic in modern medicine.
个体的性健康是现代医学中的一个重要话题。
B2 noun /taɪd/

Tide

潮汐
Meaning
the alternate rising and falling of the sea, usually twice in each lunar day, due to the attraction of the moon and sun
Example
The fishermen waited for high tide to launch their boats.
渔民们等待着高潮来启动他们的船。
B2 adjective ˌriːprəˈdʌktɪv

reproductive

繁殖的
Meaning
Relating to the reproduction of offspring.
Example
The reproductive cycle of pests can cause rapid infestations.
害虫的繁殖周期可能导致快速的感染。
B2 verb /boʊlt/

bolt

突然跑掉; 用螺栓固定某物
Meaning
To move suddenly and quickly; also to fasten something with a bolt.
Example
The horse bolted from the stable after hearing a loud noise.
马在听到一声大响后从马厩冲了出去。
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 adjective /ˌkrɒnəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

chronological

按时间顺序
Meaning
Arranged in the order in which events happened.
Example
The events were listed in chronological order.
这些事件按时间顺序列出。
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 noun /beɪ/

Bay

海湾
Meaning
a broad inlet of the sea where the land curves inward
Example
The boats are anchored in the bay.
船只停泊在海湾。
B2 adjective /ˈtræŋkwɪl/

tranquil

宁静
Meaning
Free from disturbance; calm and peaceful.
Example
A tranquil environment promotes relaxation and focus.
一个宁静的环境促进放松和集中注意力。
B2 noun /pɪt/

pit

坑
Meaning
a large hole in the ground or a hollow area
Example
The workers dug a deep pit to build the foundation.
工人们挖了一个深坑来建造地基。
B2 noun /ɔːˈræŋ.ʊˌtæŋ/

Orang-Outang

猩猩
Meaning
a large arboreal ape with long reddish hair, long arms, and hooked hands and feet, native to Borneo and Sumatra
Example
The orangutan swings gracefully through the forest canopy.
猩猩优雅地穿越森林的树冠。
B2 noun/verb /ɡʌt/

gut

胃 / 勇气
Meaning
The stomach or belly; also used for courage, instinct, or to remove the inside of something.
Example
He had the guts to stand up for his beliefs.
他有勇气捍卫自己的信念。
B2 noun

Kitchen garden

厨房花园; 厨房旁边的花园
B2 verb /ɪnˈroʊl/

enroll

注册
Meaning
to officially join or register in a school, course, or organization
Example
He decided to enroll in a computer programming course.
他决定报名参加计算机编程课程。
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 noun /ˈbɛərɪŋ/

bearing

举止 / 姿态
Meaning
a person's way of standing or moving; relevance or connection to something
Example
Her calm bearing impressed everyone in the room.
她平静的姿态给房间里的每个人留下了深刻印象。
B2 noun rɪˈtɛnʃən

retention

保持
Meaning
The continued possession, use, or control of something
Example
The retention of information is essential for academic success.
信息的保持对学术成功至关重要。
B2 noun ɪˌvæljuˈeɪʃən

evaluation

评估
Meaning
The making of a judgment about the amount, number, or value of something; assessment.
Example
Accurate evaluation helps determine resource sustainability.
准确的评估有助于确定资源的可持续性。
B2 noun /ˈwɪldərnəs/

Wilderness

荒野; 无人区; 沙漠
Meaning
an uncultivated, uninhabited, and inhospitable region; a wild or uncultivated state
Example
They got lost in the wilderness for three days.
他们在荒野中迷路了三天。
B2 noun prɒsˈpɛr.ɪ.ti

prosperity

繁荣
Meaning
The state of being prosperous; success or wealth.
Example
The country achieved great prosperity during the last decade.
这个国家在过去十年中取得了巨大的繁荣。
B2 noun /ˈblʌn.dər/

blunder

一个愚蠢或疏忽的错误；判断中的严重错误。
Meaning
A stupid or careless mistake; a serious error in judgment.
Example
His blunder cost the company a fortune.
他的错误让公司损失了巨大的财富。
B2 verb /ˈnɒmɪneɪt/

nominate

提名
Meaning
to propose someone for a position or award
Example
The committee decided to nominate her for the award.
委员会决定提名她获得奖项。
B2 noun /ˈbæk.boʊn/

Backbone

脊柱
Meaning
the series of vertebrae extending from the skull to the pelvis; spine
Example
He injured his backbone in the accident.
他在事故中伤了他的脊柱。
B2 adjective /ˈrɪski/

risky

Meaning
Involving the possibility of danger, harm, or loss
Example
Investing in that startup is risky but could bring high rewards.
B2 noun /ˈem.ər.əld/

Emerald

翡翠
Meaning
a bright green precious stone used in jewelry
Example
The emerald necklace sparkled in the sunlight.
翡翠项链在阳光下闪闪发光。
B2 noun /ˈsɑːrˌkæzəm/

sarcasm

讽刺
Meaning
The use of irony to mock or convey contempt.
Example
His sarcasm often made people laugh but sometimes offended them.
他的讽刺经常让人发笑，但有时也会冒犯他们。
B2 noun /ˌpɜːrsəˈnel/

personnel

人员
Meaning
People employed in an organization or engaged in an organized undertaking such as military service.
Example
The company is hiring more personnel for its new branch.
公司正在为其新分支招聘更多的人员。
B2 noun /ˈkruː.əl.ti/

Cruelty

残忍; 非人道的待遇; 导致疼痛的行为
Meaning
behavior that causes pain or suffering to others; the quality of being cruel
Example
The documentary exposed the cruelty of factory farming to animals.
纪录片揭示了工厂养殖对动物的残忍行为。
B2 adjective ˈɡrædʒ.u.əl

gradual

渐进的
Meaning
Taking place or progressing slowly or by degrees.
Example
Gradual changes are more sustainable.
渐进的变化更具可持续性。
B2 noun /ˈnek.taɪ/

Necktie

领带
Meaning
a strip of cloth worn around the neck under a shirt collar and tied in front
Example
He adjusted his necktie before the important meeting.
他在重要会议前调整了他的领带。
B2 noun /ˈkæs.ər.oʊl bɑːks/

Casserole box

砂锅盒
Meaning
a covered dish used for cooking and serving food, especially baked dishes
Example
The casserole box kept the food warm during the dinner party.
砂锅盒在晚宴上保持食物温暖。
B2 noun /ˈten.dən.si/

Tendency

趋势
Meaning
an inclination toward a particular characteristic or type of behavior
Example
She has a tendency to arrive late for meetings.
她有迟到的趋势。
B2 noun /siːdʒ/

siege

围攻
Meaning
A military operation in which a place is surrounded to force its surrender.
Example
The castle fell after a long siege.
城堡在长时间的围困后倒塌。
B2 noun /ˈbeə.rər/

Bearer

持有者；文件持有者
Meaning
a person who carries or brings something; holder of a document
Example
The bearer of this message must deliver it quickly.
这个信息的持有者必须快速送达它。