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B2 noun /ˈbɪtərnəs/

Bitterness

苦涩
Meaning
anger and disappointment at being treated unfairly; resentment; a sharp, unpleasant taste
Example
She spoke with bitterness about her former employer.
她谈到了对以前雇主的愤怒。
B2 noun /blæk sneɪk/

Black Snake

黑蛇
Meaning
a snake with dark or black colored skin
Example
The black snake slithered through the grass.
黑蛇穿过草地滑行。
B2 adjective /suːˈpɜːrb/

superb

极好的
Meaning
extremely good; excellent
Example
The hotel provided superb service during our stay.
酒店在我们停留期间提供了极好的服务。
B2 adjective /ˈlɪniər/

linear

线性
Meaning
Arranged in or extending along a straight line.
Example
The artist used linear perspective in his drawings.
艺术家在他的画作中使用了线性透视。
B2 adjective /ˌsʌp.lɪˈmen.tər.i/

Supplementary

补充的; 附加的; 额外的
Meaning
completing or making an addition to something; additional; extra
Example
Students need to buy supplementary books for the course.
学生需要为课程购买补充书籍。
B2 verb prəˈmoʊtɪŋ

promoting

促进
Meaning
Supporting or actively encouraging; helping to develop or increase.
Example
Promoting practical education ensures skill development.
推广实践教育确保技能发展。
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 noun /ˈtraɪ.əl/

Trial

审判; 测试
Meaning
a formal examination of evidence in a court; a test of performance or quality
Example
The murder trial lasted for three weeks in the county courthouse.
谋杀审判在县法院持续了三周。
B2 adjective /ˈpæsɪv/

passive

被动; (语法) 被动语态
Meaning
not actively responding or participating; in grammar, denoting the voice in which the subject undergoes the action
Example
Instead of taking charge, he remained passive during the meeting.
他在会议中没有采取主导，而是保持被动。
B2 noun /ˈreɪ.zər/

Razor

剃须刀
Meaning
a sharp-edged instrument used for shaving hair from the skin
Example
He shaved his beard with a sharp razor.
他用一把锋利的剃须刀刮胡子。
B2 noun /ˈroʊ.lɪŋ pɪn/

Rolling pin

擀面杖
Meaning
a cylindrical tool used for rolling out dough or pastry
Example
Roll the dough flat with a rolling pin.
用擀面杖把面团擀平。
B2 adjective /ˈstuː.di.əs/

Studious

学霸; 专心学习
Meaning
characterized by diligent study; devoted to learning
Example
She is a studious student who spends hours in the library.
她是一个学霸，常常在图书馆待上好几个小时。
B2 noun /ˈaʊtɪŋ/

outing

短途旅行
Meaning
a short trip or excursion, often for leisure or enjoyment
Example
They had a lovely outing at the beach last weekend.
他们上周末在海滩上度过了一个美好的短途旅行。
B2 noun /ʌnˈrest/

Unrest

不安；动荡；社会或政治动乱
Meaning
a state of dissatisfaction and disturbance; social or political disorder
Example
The economic crisis led to widespread social unrest.
经济危机导致了广泛的社会不安。
B2 adjective ˈteɪləd

tailored

量身定制
Meaning
Made or adapted for a particular purpose or person.
Example
He wore a tailored suit that complemented his physique perfectly.
他穿了一套量身定制的西装，完美地衬托了他的身形。
B2 noun /ˈfrɪkʃən/

friction

摩擦
Meaning
the resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another; conflict or tension between people or groups
Example
There was friction between the two departments over resource allocation.
在资源分配问题上，两个部门之间有摩擦。
B2 adjective /ʃɪər/

Sheer

完全的; 绝对的; 透明的; 非常陡峭
Meaning
complete; absolute; transparent; very steep
Example
It was sheer luck that we found the place.
这是纯粹的运气，我们找到了这个地方。
B2 adjective /ˈsʌt.əl/

subtle

微妙, 轻微, 精细
Meaning
So delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe; making use of clever and indirect methods.
Example
The artist's use of color was subtle yet powerful.
艺术家对色彩的运用既微妙又有力。
B2 noun /dʒet/

Jet

喷气式飞机
Meaning
a rapid stream of liquid, gas, or flame; an aircraft powered by jet engines
Example
The jet took off smoothly and reached cruising altitude quickly.
这架喷气机平稳起飞，迅速达到了巡航高度。
B2 noun /ɡeɪz/

Gaze

定睛凝视；专注地看着某个方向
Meaning
a steady intent look; to look steadily and intently in a particular direction
Example
She met his intense gaze across the crowded room and felt her heart skip a beat.
她穿过拥挤的房间与他那凝视的眼神相遇，感到心跳停了一下。
B2 noun ˈmoʊ.baɪl sɪˈkjʊr.ə.ti

mobile security

移动安全
Meaning
Protection of mobile devices and the data stored on them from security threats.
Example
Strong mobile security protects personal information.
强大的移动安全保护个人信息。
B2 noun /ˈsɑːrdʒənt/

sergeant

中士
Meaning
A rank of non-commissioned officer in the armed forces or police.
Example
The sergeant gave orders to the soldiers before the mission.
中士在任务前向士兵发出命令。
B2 verb /ˈɛskɔrt/

escort

护送
Meaning
to accompany someone; to guide or protect while going somewhere
Example
The guard escorted the visitor to the office.
卫兵护送来访者到办公室。
B2 noun /ˈɒp.tɪ.mɪ.zəm/

optimism

乐观
Meaning
Hopefulness and confidence about the future or the successful outcome of something.
Example
Her optimism helped her overcome difficult times.
她的乐观帮助她克服了困难的时光。
B2 verb /ʌnˈfəʊld/

unfold

展开或打开
Meaning
to open or spread out something that was folded; to gradually reveal or develop
Example
She unfolded the letter carefully.
她小心地展开了信件。
B2 noun /tʃɔːr/

chore

家务
Meaning
A routine task, especially a household duty.
Example
Washing the dishes is my least favorite chore.
洗碗是我最不喜欢的家务。
B2 noun /pəˈtɪʃən/

petition

请愿书
Meaning
a formal written request, typically signed by many people, appealing to authority about a cause
Example
They signed a petition to improve road safety in the area.
他们签署了一份请愿书，要求改善该地区的道路安全。
B2 noun /ɪnˈsɪstəns/

insistence

坚持
Meaning
the act of demanding something firmly or repeatedly
Example
At his insistence, we stayed longer.
在他的坚持下，我们待得更久。
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 adjective /ˈvɪv.ɪd/

Vivid

生动的; 明亮的; 清晰的;
Meaning
producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind; bright and intense
Example
She has vivid memories of her childhood in the countryside.
她对自己在乡村的童年有着生动的记忆。
B2 adjective /ˌbaɪəˈlɒdʒɪkl̩/

biological

生物学的
Meaning
relating to the science of biology or to life and living organisms
Example
She is studying biological sciences at university.
她在大学学习生物科学。
B2 noun /ɪnˈventər/

inventor

发明家
Meaning
a person who creates or designs something new, especially a device, method, or process
Example
The inventor patented her new medical device.
这位发明家为她的新医疗设备申请了专利。
B2 verb /ˈkɒnvɪkt/

convict

判决
Meaning
to find someone guilty of a crime in a court of law
Example
The court convicted him of theft.
法院判定他偷窃有罪。
B2 noun /ˈsɪmfəni/

Symphony

交响曲
Meaning
an elaborate musical composition for full orchestra, typically in four movements
Example
The orchestra performed Beethoven's Fifth Symphony.
乐团演奏了贝多芬的第五交响曲。
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 ˌæn.tiˌdɪs.krɪˈmɪn.eɪ.ʃən

anti-discrimination

反歧视的
Meaning
Opposed to or working against discrimination; promoting equal treatment regardless of differences.
Example
The anti-discrimination movement was groundbreaking.
反歧视运动是突破性的。
B2 noun /speɪd/

Spade

铲子
Meaning
a tool with a flat blade for digging; a playing card suit
Example
The gardener used a spade to dig holes for planting flowers.
园丁用铲子挖洞种花。
B2 adjective /ˈwɪəri/

Weary

疲倦的; 筋疲力尽的
Meaning
feeling or showing extreme tiredness; tired and lacking energy
Example
She felt weary after working twelve hours straight.
她工作了十二小时后感到非常疲倦。
B2 adjective /kənˈtɛntɪd/

contented

满足的
Meaning
Feeling or expressing happiness and satisfaction.
Example
She was contented with her simple life.
她对她简单的生活感到满足。
B2 verb /ˈrendər/

render

提供
Meaning
to provide or give; to make or cause to become
Example
The artist renders the scene beautifully.
艺术家美丽地渲染了场景。
B2 noun /waɪt ænt/

White-Ant

白蚂蚁
Meaning
a small social insect that lives in colonies and feeds on wood and plant matter
Example
White ants damaged the wooden furniture in our house.
白蚂蚁破坏了我们家里的木家具。
B2 noun /ˈmɪsaɪl/ or /ˈmɪsəl/

missile

导弹
Meaning
a weapon that is self-propelled and directed toward a target
Example
The army launched a missile towards the enemy base.
军队向敌军基地发射了一枚导弹。
B2 adjective /əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/

alarming

令人担忧
Meaning
Worrying or disturbing; causing concern or fear.
Example
The unemployment rate among youth is alarming.
年轻人中的失业率令人担忧。
B2 verb /prɪˈsiːdɪd/

preceded

之前发生
Meaning
came before something in time, order, or position
Example
Dark clouds preceded the heavy rainfall.
乌云在暴雨之前出现。
B2 noun /ˌɪnəˈbɪləti/

inability

无能
Meaning
the state of being unable to do something
Example
His inability to make decisions affected his career.
他无法做决定，这影响了他的职业生涯。
B2 verb /ˈʃɔːrtn/

shorten

缩短
Meaning
To make something shorter in length, duration, or extent
Example
She decided to shorten her speech to fit the time limit.
她决定缩短她的演讲以符合时间限制。
B2 adjective /ˈspiːtʃləs/

speechless

无言
Meaning
Unable to speak because of shock, surprise, or strong emotion.
Example
She was speechless when she received the award.
她获得奖项时无言以对。
B2 adjective /ˈtrædʒɪk/

Tragic

悲惨的
Meaning
very sad; involving death or extreme suffering
Example
The plane crash was a tragic accident.
飞机失事是一起悲惨的事故。
B2 noun /djʊˈreɪʃən/

duration

持续时间
Meaning
the length of time that something continues
Example
The meeting lasted for the duration of two hours.
会议持续了两个小时。
B2 adverb /ˈtaɪtli/

Tightly

紧紧地；牢牢地
Meaning
in a tight manner; firmly; securely
Example
Hold the rope tightly so you don't fall.
紧握绳子，避免跌倒。
B2 noun ˈflæʃkɑːrdz

flashcards

学习卡片
Meaning
Cards containing small amounts of information, held up for students to see, as an aid to learning.
Example
Flashcards help in quick memorization.
闪卡帮助快速记忆。
B2 verb /pɪəs/

pierce

刺穿
Meaning
to make a hole through something; to penetrate with a sharp object
Example
The arrow will pierce through the target.
箭矢将穿透目标。
B2 adjective ˈsiːm.ləs

seamless

无缝
Meaning
A process or service that works without any interruption.
Example
A seamless checkout process improves user satisfaction.
无缝结账流程提高了用户满意度。
B2 noun /ˈhɑːr.bər/

Harbour

港口
Meaning
a place on the coast where vessels may find shelter; a place of safety or refuge
Example
The fishing boats returned safely to the harbour before the storm hit the coastline.
渔船在风暴袭击海岸之前安全地回到了港口。
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 ডিজিটাল ডিটক্স

digital detox

数字排毒
Meaning
A period of time during which a person refrains from using electronic devices such as smartphones or computers, regarded as an opportunity to reduce stress or focus on social interaction in the physical world.
Example
A digital detox can help reduce hand fatigue.
数字排毒有助于减轻手部疲劳。
B2 noun /ˈbɒmɪŋ/

bombing

轰炸
Meaning
an attack using bombs or explosives
Example
The city was devastated by the bombing.
这座城市在轰炸中被摧毁。
B2 noun dʒəˈnet.ɪks

genetics

遗传学
Meaning
The study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics.
Example
Genetics plays a pivotal role in healthcare advancements.
遗传学在医疗保健进步中起着至关重要的作用。
B2 verb /ˈpenɪtreɪt/

penetrate

穿透
Meaning
to go into or through something; to understand something deeply
Example
The bullet penetrated the wall.
子弹穿透了墙壁。
B2 verb /draʊn/

drown

溺水
Meaning
to die or cause to die by being submerged in and inhaling water
Example
He nearly drowned while swimming in the river.
他在河里游泳时差点淹死。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈdjʊər.ɪŋ/

Enduring

持久的; 永恒的; 持续很长时间的
Meaning
lasting; permanent; continuing for a long time
Example
Their enduring friendship lasted for decades.
他们持久的友谊持续了几十年。
B2 adjective /ˈprɛf(ə)rəb(ə)l/

preferable

更可取
Meaning
more desirable or suitable; better than something else
Example
It is preferable to take the train rather than drive in heavy traffic.
在严重交通堵塞的情况下，最好选择乘坐火车。
B2 noun /kəˈroʊnə/

corona

一种类似于冠状的结构；也指太阳的外层大气
Meaning
a crown or crown-like structure; also refers to the outer atmosphere of the sun
Example
The sun's corona was visible during the total solar eclipse.
太阳的日冕在一次全日蚀时可见。
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 adjective /əkˈsɛsəbl/

accessible

可达的
Meaning
easy to reach, use, or understand
Example
The museum is easily accessible by public transport.
博物馆可以通过公共交通轻松到达。
B2 adjective ænˈtɪsɪpeɪtɪd

anticipated

预期的
Meaning
Expected or predicted to happen; foreseen in advance.
Example
The anticipated growth exceeded the city's capacity.
预期的增长超出了城市的容量。
B2 adverb /ˈfɜ:rmli/

Firmly

坚决
Meaning
in a strong, steady, and unwavering manner
Example
She firmly believed in her decision.
她坚信自己的决定。
B2 noun /ˌæl.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

Allegation

指控
Meaning
a claim that someone has done something wrong or illegal
Example
The allegation against him was proven false.
对他的指控被证明是假的。
B2 adjective /əˈkjuːt/

acute

急性
Meaning
present or experienced to a severe or intense degree; having sharp perception
Example
The patient suffered from acute pain after the surgery.
手术后，病人感到剧烈的疼痛。
B2 verb /ɪˈrʌpt/

erupt

爆发
Meaning
to burst forth suddenly and violently
Example
The volcano erupted after centuries of dormancy.
火山在沉寂了几个世纪后爆发。
B2 verb /ɪˈvæljueɪt/

evaluate

评估
Meaning
To assess or judge the value, quality, or significance of something.
Example
The teacher will evaluate the students’ projects tomorrow.
老师明天将评估学生的项目。
B2 noun /æs/

Ass

驴
Meaning
a donkey; a small domesticated animal of the horse family
Example
The farmer used an ass to carry heavy loads.
农夫用驴子搬运沉重的货物。
B2 noun /ˈdiː.sən.si/

Decency

体面
Meaning
behavior that conforms to accepted standards of morality or respectability
Example
She had the decency to apologize for her mistake immediately.
她有体面，立即为她的错误道歉。
B2 adjective /ˌnɒnˈprɒfɪt/

nonprofit

非营利组织
Meaning
an organization that does not aim to make a profit, often serving a social or charitable purpose.
Example
She works for a nonprofit organization that helps children.
她为一个帮助孩子的非营利组织工作。
B2 noun /ˌprɒsɪˈkjuːʃən/

prosecution

起诉
Meaning
The act of bringing a criminal charge against someone and pursuing legal action in court.
Example
The prosecution presented strong evidence against the defendant.
起诉方提出了有力的证据反对被告。
B2 noun /ˈbel.i/

Belly

肚子
Meaning
the front part of the human trunk below the ribs, containing the stomach and bowels; abdomen
Example
The baby kicked in her belly during pregnancy.
怀孕期间，宝宝踢了她的肚子。
B2 verb /ˈsʌmən/

summon

Meaning
To order someone to come or to gather courage or strength.
Example
The king summoned his advisors to the court.
B2 noun /ˈsɛtlər/

settler

定居者
Meaning
a person who settles in a new area or land
Example
The settlers arrived in the new town and started building homes.
定居者们抵达新城市并开始建造房屋。
B2 adjective; verb (past and past participle) /lɜːrnd/

learned

博学的
Meaning
having acquired much knowledge through study; gained knowledge or skill through experience or teaching
Example
She is a learned scholar with deep knowledge of history.
她是一位对历史有深厚了解的博学学者。
B2 noun /ˈdrɔː.bæk/

Drawback

缺点; 不利因素; 问题
Meaning
a feature that renders something less acceptable; a disadvantage or problem
Example
The main drawback of living in the city is the high cost of housing.
住在城市的主要缺点是高昂的住房成本。
B2 adjective + noun অ্যাডভার্স ইমপ্যাক্ট

adverse impact

负面影响
Meaning
A negative or harmful effect or influence on something.
Example
Long screen time has an adverse impact on hand muscles.
长时间看屏幕对手部肌肉有不良影响。
B2 noun /ˈaʊt.saɪ.dər/

Out-sider

局外人
Meaning
a person who does not belong to a particular group; someone not accepted by a group
Example
As an outsider, he found it difficult to understand their traditions.
作为外人，他发现很难理解他们的传统。
B2 noun /fraɪt/

Fright

恐惧; 惊恐; 吓
Meaning
a sudden intense feeling of fear; a shock or surprise that causes fear
Example
The loud thunder gave her such a fright that she dropped her coffee cup.
那声雷鸣让她吓得掉了咖啡杯。
B2 noun /əˈluːmɪnəm/

aluminum

铝
Meaning
a lightweight silvery metal used for making cans, foils, and other items
Example
The airplane body is made of strong but light aluminum.
飞机的机身是用强度高但重量轻的铝制成的。
B2 noun /kwest/

Quest

寻找; 探索
Meaning
a journey or search for something; an adventure to achieve a goal
Example
The knight embarked on a quest to find the legendary treasure.
骑士开始了一次寻找，以找到传说中的宝藏。
B2 noun /ˈruːdnəs/

Rudeness

粗鲁
Meaning
the quality of being impolite, discourteous, or offensive in behavior or speech
Example
His rudeness shocked everyone at the dinner party.
他的粗鲁在晚宴上震惊了所有人。
B2 adjective /ˈkɒmp(ə)rəbl/

comparable

可比的
Meaning
Able to be likened to something else in size, amount, or quality.
Example
The two products are comparable in quality but differ in price.
这两种产品在质量上可比，但价格不同。
B2 verb ɪˈrɛktɪŋ

erecting

建造
Meaning
To build; construct; set up in a vertical position.
Example
The workers were erecting a new building downtown.
工人们正在市中心建设一座新建筑。
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 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 /ˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

classification

分类
Meaning
the action or process of classifying something into groups based on shared characteristics.
Example
The classification of animals helps in understanding their biology.
动物的分类有助于理解它们的生物学。
B2 noun /ˈaɪ.dəl/

Idol

偶像; 受人崇拜的人
Meaning
an image or representation of a god used as an object of worship; a person who is greatly admired
Example
The singer became a teenage idol after her hit song topped the charts worldwide.
这位歌手在她的热门歌曲登顶全球排行榜后成为了青少年偶像。
B2 adjective /dɪˈbeɪtəbl̩/

debatable

有争议的
Meaning
open to discussion or doubt; not certain
Example
It is debatable whether the policy will work.
是否政策有效是有争议的。
B2 noun /ˈspesɪmən/

Specimen

样本; 标本; 例子
Meaning
an individual example of something; a sample collected for scientific study or testing
Example
The scientist collected a blood specimen for analysis.
科学家收集了一份血液标本进行分析。
B2 noun/verb /dræft/

draft

草稿
Meaning
A preliminary version of a piece of writing; to prepare a preliminary version of a document.
Example
She finished the first draft of her novel.
她完成了小说的第一份草稿。
B2 noun /dæm/

Dam

大坝; 水库;
Meaning
a barrier constructed to hold back water and raise its level; a female parent of an animal
Example
The massive dam provides electricity and controls flooding in the region.
巨大的大坝为该地区提供电力，并控制洪水。
B2 noun /kəmˈplek.ʃən/

Complexion

肤色
Meaning
the natural color, texture, and appearance of a person's skin, especially on the face
Example
Her fair complexion glowed beautifully in the morning sunlight.
她的肤色在早晨的阳光下美丽地发光。
B2 verb /sæk/

sack

解雇
Meaning
to dismiss from a job; to put something in a sack
Example
The company sacked him for poor performance.
公司因为表现不佳解雇了他。
B2 adjective /ˈmæskjəlɪn/

masculine

男性
Meaning
having qualities traditionally associated with men
Example
He has a deep, masculine voice.
他有着深沉的男性嗓音。
B2 noun /ˈsɛsəmi sidz/

Sesame Seeds

芝麻种子
Meaning
small edible seeds from the sesame plant used in cooking and baking
Example
Sprinkle sesame seeds on top of the bread before baking.
在面包上撒上芝麻种子，然后烘烤。
B2 adverb /ˈiːɡərli/

Eagerly

急切地; 怀着强烈的愿望
Meaning
with keen interest or enthusiasm; with great desire
Example
The children eagerly waited for the holiday to begin.
孩子们急切地等待假期的开始。
B2 noun /suː.pɪər.iˈɔːr.ə.ti/

Superiority

优越性
Meaning
the quality or state of being superior; higher rank or quality
Example
His superiority in mathematics was evident from his test scores.
他在数学上的优越性从他的考试成绩中显而易见。
B2 adjective /səˈbɜːrbən/

suburban

郊区的
Meaning
relating to or characteristic of a suburb or the people living there
Example
They bought a house in a quiet suburban area.
他们在一个安静的郊区买了一栋房子。
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 adverb /ˈɒdli/

oddly

奇怪地
Meaning
in a strange or unusual way; unexpectedly
Example
Oddly, he didn’t seem upset by the bad news.
奇怪的是，他似乎并没有因为坏消息而难过。
B2 noun /ˈspɒnsər/

sponsor

赞助商
Meaning
a person or organization that provides funds for a project or activity in exchange for publicity or support
Example
The company became the main sponsor of the event.
公司成为了活动的主要赞助商。
B2 noun ˌprɒd.ʌkˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

productivity

生产力
Meaning
The effectiveness of productive effort, especially in industry, as measured in terms of the rate of output per unit of input.
Example
Improved irrigation boosts productivity.
改进的灌溉提高了生产力。
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 ɔːɡˈmɛn.tɪd riˈæl.ɪ.ti

augmented reality

增强现实，虚拟与现实世界的结合
Meaning
Technology that overlays digital information on the real world environment.
Example
Gaming has been transformed by augmented reality.
增强现实改变了游戏。
B2 noun /kənˈspɪrəsi/

conspiracy

阴谋
Meaning
A secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful.
Example
The police uncovered a conspiracy to overthrow the government.
警方揭露了一项推翻政府的阴谋。
B2 adjective /lɑːrdʒ skeɪl/

large-scale

大规模
Meaning
involving a large number or quantity, or covering a large area
Example
The company is planning a large-scale expansion into international markets.
该公司计划在国际市场进行大规模扩张。
B2 verb /straɪv/

strive

奋斗
Meaning
To make great efforts to achieve or obtain something.
Example
She strives to be the best student in her class.
她努力成为班里最好的学生。
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 verb ɪnˈvɛst.ɪŋ

investing

投资
Meaning
The act of putting money into financial schemes, shares, property, or a commercial venture with the expectation of achieving a profit.
Example
Investing in stocks can generate long-term wealth.
投资股票可以产生长期财富。
B2 adjective /hɪˈspænɪk/

hispanic

西班牙的 / 讲西班牙语的
Meaning
relating to Spain or Spanish-speaking countries, especially Latin America.
Example
She studies Hispanic culture and language.
她学习西班牙文化和语言。
B2 noun /ˈkreɪ.dəl/

Cradle

摇篮
Meaning
a small bed for a baby, especially one that rocks from side to side
Example
The baby sleeps peacefully in the cradle.
婴儿在摇篮里安静地睡觉。
B2 noun /ˈten.ʃən/

Tension

紧张
Meaning
mental or emotional strain; a strained state or condition
Example
The deadline created a lot of tension in the office.
截止日期在办公室造成了很大的紧张。
B2 adverb /rɪˈmɑːrkəbli/

remarkably

引人注目地
Meaning
in a way that is worthy of attention or notice; surprisingly
Example
She did remarkably well in the competition.
她在比赛中表现得引人注目。
B2 noun /ɑːks/

Ox

牛
Meaning
a large strong animal used for pulling heavy loads or plowing fields
Example
The farmer used an ox to plow the field.
农民用牛耕地。
B2 noun /ˌkrɛd.ɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

credibility

可信度
Meaning
The quality of being trusted and believed in; trustworthiness.
Example
His credibility as a leader remains unquestioned.
他作为领导者的可信度无可争议。
B2 verb /kənˈveɪ/

convey

传达, 沟通, 运输
Meaning
To communicate or make known; to transport or carry from one place to another.
Example
The teacher conveys the lesson clearly to students.
老师清楚地把课程传达给学生。