B2 adjective /bɪˈzɑːr/

bizarre

离奇

Meaning

very strange or unusual, especially so as to cause interest or amusement

Example

He told a bizarre story that no one could believe.

他讲了一个离奇的故事，没有人能相信。

B2 noun /temp.ˈteɪ.ʃən/

Temptation

诱惑

Meaning

the desire to do something wrong or unwise; an urge to have or do something

Example

He resisted the temptation to eat the entire chocolate cake.

他抵抗了吃掉整块巧克力蛋糕的诱惑。

B2 noun/verb /swɔːrm/

swarm

蜂群

Meaning

A large group of insects or people moving together.

Example

A swarm of bees surrounded the tree.

一群蜜蜂围绕着树。

B2 adverb /ʌnˈdaʊtɪdli/

undoubtedly

毫无疑问

Meaning

without a doubt, certainly

Example

He is undoubtedly the best player on the team.

他毫无疑问是队里最好的球员。

B2 verb /ɪɡˈzɜrt/

exert

施加

Meaning

to apply or bring to bear; to use physical or mental effort

Example

He exerted all his strength to lift the heavy box.

他全力以赴抬起沉重的箱子。

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 ˌpʌŋkˈtʃʊəlɪti

punctuality

守时

Meaning

The quality of being on time; the habit of arriving or doing things at the agreed or proper time.

Example

Punctuality is a valued trait in professional settings.

守时是职业环境中一个受重视的品质。

B2 noun ˈiːkoʊˌtʊrɪzəm

Eco-tourism

生态旅游

Meaning

A form of tourism involving responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people.

Example

Eco-tourism promotes responsible travel to natural areas.

生态旅游促进了负责任的自然地区旅游。

B2 noun /ˈvæljuː ˌprɒpəˈzɪʃən/

value proposition

一份说明产品或服务提供给客户的独特价值或好处的声明

Meaning

A statement that explains the unique benefits or value that a product or service offers to customers.

Example

A clear value proposition attracts more customers.

明确的价值主张吸引更多的客户。

B2 verb /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ/

engaging

参与

Meaning

Participating or becoming involved in; occupying or attracting someone's interest or attention.

Example

Engaging youth in education is essential.

让年轻人参与教育至关重要。

B2 noun /ˈwɜːrk laɪf ˈbæl.əns/

work-life balance

工作与生活平衡

Meaning

The equilibrium between personal and professional life, ensuring neither dominates at the expense of the other.

Example

Achieving work-life balance reduces stress and improves productivity.

实现工作与生活的平衡可以减轻压力并提高生产力。

B2 adverb /ˈsɛkʃuəli/

sexually

性行为

Meaning

in a way that relates to or involves sexual activity or feelings

Example

The film was considered too sexually explicit for young audiences.

这部电影被认为对年轻观众来说过于性行为露骨。

B2 noun /wɜːrld ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt deɪ/

World Environment Day

世界环境日

Meaning

An annual global event celebrated on June 5 to raise awareness about environmental protection and encourage action for environmental conservation.

Example

World Environment Day is celebrated every year on June 5.

世界环境日每年6月5日庆祝。

B2 noun dɪˈveləpɪŋ ˈriːdʒənz

developing regions

发展中国家

Meaning

Areas or countries that are in the process of economic growth and development

Example

Pollution affects developing regions the most.

污染最严重地影响发展中国家。

B2 noun /ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊərɪti/

insecurity

不安全感

Meaning

lack of confidence or assurance; a state of uncertainty or vulnerability

Example

Her insecurity made her doubt her abilities despite her experience.

她的不安全感让她怀疑自己的能力。

B2 adjective /skeərs/

Scarce

稀有的；难以找到的；以小量存在

Meaning

rare; not easily found; existing in small quantities

Example

Fresh water is becoming increasingly scarce in desert regions.

在沙漠地区，淡水变得越来越稀缺。

B2 noun, adjective /ˌpəʊstˈɡrædʒuət/

postgraduate

研究生

Meaning

A student who has completed a first degree and is studying for a further degree.

Example

She is doing postgraduate research in physics.

她正在做物理学的研究生研究。

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 adjective, noun, verb /ˈæb.strækt/

abstract

抽象的, 摘要

Meaning

existing in thought or as an idea but not having physical or concrete existence; a summary of a text

Example

The artist is known for her abstract paintings.

艺术家以其抽象画作而闻名。

B2 noun /ˈæbi/

abbey

修道院

Meaning

A large church building or monastery where monks or nuns live, work, and worship.

Example

The old abbey on the hill attracts many tourists each year.

山上的老修道院每年吸引着许多游客。

B2 noun /ɡreɪn/

Grain

谷物

Meaning

wheat or any other cultivated cereal crop used as food; a single seed of a cereal

Example

The farmer stored large quantities of grain in the barn after the harvest.

农民在收获后将大量谷物存放在谷仓里。

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 /kənˈsʌmp.ʃən/

Consumption

消费

Meaning

The using up of a resource or the amount of a product consumed by consumers.

Example

High energy consumption leads to increased electricity bills.

高能耗导致电费增加。

B2 adjective /dɪˈstɪŋkt/

Distinct

独特的; 独一无二的; 清晰的; 可识别的

Meaning

separate and different; clear and recognizable; unique

Example

Each painting has its own distinct style and character.

每幅画都有自己独特的风格和特点。

B2 verb /prəˈvoʊk/

provoke

挑衅

Meaning

To cause someone to become angry or to cause a reaction.

Example

His words provoked a heated argument.

他的话引发了一场激烈的争论。

B2 verb /ɪnˈroʊl/

enrol

报名

Meaning

To officially register or sign up for a course, program, or membership

Example

She decided to enrol in a language course to improve her skills.

她决定报名参加一门语言课程以提高她的技能。

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 /ˈrem.ə.di/

Remedy

药物；治疗；补救办法

Meaning

a medicine or treatment for a disease; a solution to a problem

Example

This herbal remedy helps with headaches.

这种草药治疗有助于缓解头痛。

B2 adverb /ˈaʊər.li/

Hourly

每小时; 每小时发生或做的事; 持续

Meaning

every hour; happening or done each hour; continuously

Example

The weather report is updated hourly.

天气报告每小时更新一次。

B2 verb /səˈsteɪn/

sustain

维持

Meaning

To support, maintain, or keep something going over time.

Example

The team worked hard to sustain their success.

团队努力工作以维持他们的成功。

B2 noun /əˈmɛnətiz/

amenities

便利设施

Meaning

useful or pleasant facilities and services provided for comfort or convenience

Example

The hotel offers modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi and a swimming pool.

这家酒店提供现代化的便利设施，如免费Wi-Fi和游泳池。

B2 adjective /ˌrez.ɪˈden.ʃəl/

residential

住宅

Meaning

Designed for people to live in.

Example

The institution was fully residential.

该机构是完全住宅性质的。

B2 adjective /ˈstɑː.ri/

Starry

星光灿烂的; 闪亮的;

Meaning

full of stars; shining like stars; relating to stars

Example

We enjoyed the starry night sky while camping in the mountains.

我们在山区露营时，享受着星光灿烂的夜空。

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 noun /slɛdʒ/

sledge

雪橇

Meaning

a vehicle for traveling over snow, often pulled by animals

Example

The children rode a sledge down the snowy hill.

孩子们从雪山上滑下了雪橇。

B2 noun ɪˌlɪm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən

elimination

消除

Meaning

The complete removal or destruction of something.

Example

The elimination of emissions is a priority.

排放的消除是优先事项。

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 adjective /ˌkɒm.plɪˈmen.tər.i/

Complimentary

赠送的；赞美的；作为礼节免费提供

Meaning

expressing praise or admiration; given or supplied free of charge as a courtesy

Example

The hotel offers complimentary breakfast for all guests.

酒店为所有客人提供免费的早餐。

B2 adjective /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/

neighboring

邻近的

Meaning

situated near or next to another place; adjacent or nearby.

Example

They visited a neighboring village for the festival.

他们去邻村参加节日活动。

B2 noun /ˈmɜːrdərər/

murderer

凶手

Meaning

a person who unlawfully kills another human being with intent

Example

The murderer was caught by the police within hours.

凶手在几个小时内被警方逮捕。

B2 noun /rɪˈfjuː.zəl/

Refusal

拒绝; 拒绝接受

Meaning

the act of saying no to something or not accepting something

Example

His refusal to cooperate made the project more difficult.

他拒绝合作让项目变得更难。

B2 noun ˈbaɪ.əs

bias

偏见, 偏袒

Meaning

Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.

Example

The judge must remain free from bias.

法官必须保持公正。

B2 noun /ˈten.dər.nəs/

Tenderness

温柔

Meaning

gentleness and kindness; the quality of being easily hurt or damaged

Example

The mother showed great tenderness while caring for her sick child.

母亲在照顾生病的孩子时表现出了极大的温柔。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪd/

Unqualified

不合格的; 无资格的;

Meaning

not having the necessary skills or qualifications; complete or absolute

Example

He was unqualified for the engineering position due to lack of experience.

他因缺乏经验而不适合这个工程职位。

B2 noun /ˈnoʊ.ʃən/

Notion

概念

Meaning

a conception or belief about something; an idea or opinion

Example

She had a strange notion that someone was following her.

她有一个奇怪的概念，认为有人在跟踪她。

B2 noun /kəʊˌɔːdɪˈneɪʃən/

coordination

协调

Meaning

the process of organizing different elements to work together effectively

Example

The coordination between the teams was flawless.

团队之间的协调无可挑剔。

B2 noun /spaɪs/

spice

香料

Meaning

a substance used to add flavor to food

Example

She added a pinch of spice to the curry for extra flavor.

她在咖喱里加入了一撮香料以增加味道。

B2 noun, adjective /ˈkɒrəl/

coral

珊瑚

Meaning

a hard, rock-like marine organism formed by tiny sea animals; a pinkish-orange color resembling coral

Example

The coral in the reef provides shelter for many sea creatures.

珊瑚礁中的珊瑚为许多海洋生物提供庇护。

Meaning

to express thoughts or ideas clearly; having the ability to speak fluently and clearly

Example

She was able to articulate her ideas during the meeting.

B2 adjective /ˈvɜːrtɪkl/

vertical

垂直

Meaning

Standing or pointing straight up; perpendicular to the ground.

Example

The skyscraper has a perfectly vertical design.

这座摩天大楼有一个完美的垂直设计。

B2 noun /ˈdiː.fekt/

Defect

缺陷

Meaning

a shortcoming, imperfection, or lack; a fault or flaw in something

Example

The manufacturing defect caused the product to fail after only one week.

生产缺陷导致产品在仅仅一周后就失败了。

B2 noun /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərər/

manufacturer

制造商

Meaning

A person or company that makes goods in large quantities.

Example

The manufacturer produces cars for the global market.

制造商为全球市场生产汽车。

B2 adjective ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃən.ər.i

revolutionary

革命性的

Meaning

Involving or causing a complete or dramatic change.

Example

Revolutionary ideas are reshaping the industry.

革命性的思想正在改变这个行业。

B2 verb /klɪŋ/

cling

幸福

Meaning

to hold on tightly to someone or something

Example

The child clung to his mother in fear.

她在收到奖项时，无法掩饰自己的幸福。

B2 noun /ˈwɔː.tər pɒt/

Water pot

水壶

Meaning

a container used for storing or carrying water

Example

The water pot in the kitchen was filled with fresh drinking water.

厨房里的水壶装满了新鲜的饮用水。

B2 adjective /pəˈzes.ɪv/

Possessive

幸福

Meaning

showing a desire to own or control something; unwilling to share; jealously protective

Example

He is very possessive about his car.

当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。

B2 verb /blɛnd/

blend

混合

Meaning

to mix things together smoothly; to combine harmoniously

Example

She blends the ingredients carefully.

她小心地混合了配料。

B2 verb /ɪnˈfɛkt/

infect

传染

Meaning

To contaminate with a disease-causing organism.

Example

The virus can infect healthy people quickly.

病毒可以迅速传染健康的人。

B2 verb /skæn/

scan

幸福

Meaning

To look at something carefully or quickly; to digitally copy or capture an image or document.

Example

She scanned the document before sending it by email.

她收到奖项时无法隐藏自己的幸福。

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 noun /ˌænθrəˈpɒlədʒi/

anthropology

人类学

Meaning

the scientific study of humans, their societies, cultures, and development

Example

She decided to major in anthropology at university.

她决定在大学主修人类学。

B2 noun /kənˌfɪɡəˈreɪʃən/

configuration

配置

Meaning

an arrangement of parts or elements in a particular form or structure

Example

The configuration of the system needs to be adjusted for better performance.

系统配置需要调整以提高性能。

B2 adjective /ˈstʌb.ərn/

Stubborn

固执; 顽固; 倔强

Meaning

refusing to change opinion or course of action; persistent; obstinate

Example

The stubborn child refused to eat his vegetables.

那个固执的孩子拒绝吃蔬菜。

B2 noun /ˈrɛzərvwɑːr/

reservoir

水库

Meaning

A large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply.

Example

The city built a new reservoir to ensure enough drinking water for its residents.

这座城市建造了一个新的水库，以确保为居民提供足够的饮用水。

B2 verb /ɛksˈheɪl/

exhale

呼气

Meaning

to breathe out air from the lungs

Example

She slowly exhaled after holding her breath.

她屏住呼吸后慢慢地呼气。

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 adjective /ænˈtɑːrktɪk/

antarctic

南极的

Meaning

relating to the region around the South Pole

Example

The Antarctic region is known for its extreme cold and icy landscapes.

南极地区因其极端的寒冷和冰雪覆盖的景观而闻名。

B2 noun /məˈræl.ə.ti/

Morality

道德

Meaning

principles concerning the distinction between right and wrong behavior

Example

The debate focused on the morality of the decision.

辩论集中在决策的道德性上。

B2 adverb /ˈstrɪktli/

strictly

严格

Meaning

in a way that follows rules or limits completely

Example

Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the building.

在大楼内吸烟是严格禁止的。

B2 adjective /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/

Distinguished

杰出; 荣誉的; 著名的; 拥有尊严的外观或举止

Meaning

notable; honored; famous; having a dignified appearance or manner

Example

He is a distinguished professor at the university.

他是大学里一位杰出的教授。

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 /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 noun /ˌkwes.tʃəˈneər/

questionnaire

问卷

Meaning

a set of written questions used to collect information or opinions

Example

Participants filled out a detailed questionnaire about their habits.

参与者填写了关于他们习惯的详细问卷。

B2 noun θrets

threats

威胁

Meaning

A statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action.

Example

Threats to food security are rising globally.

全球食品安全面临威胁。

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。

大步走；取得进展

Meaning

to walk with long, decisive steps; to make progress

Example

She strode confidently across the stage.

她自信地走过舞台。