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 /ɪnˈfɪnɪti/

infinity

无限

Meaning

A concept describing something without any limit or end.

Example

The universe seems to stretch into infinity.

宇宙似乎无限延伸。

B2 noun /ɪmˈpɒlɪtnəs/

impoliteness

不礼貌

Meaning

lack of good manners or courtesy; rude behavior

Example

His impoliteness towards the guests shocked everyone.

他对客人的不礼貌让所有人都感到震惊。

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 noun /ˈfɜːrneɪs/

furnace

炉子

Meaning

an enclosed structure in which heat is produced for a building or for melting metal

Example

The factory's furnace melted the metal quickly.

工厂的炉子迅速融化了金属。

B2 noun /ˈwel.feər/

Welfare

福利; 健康; 幸福

Meaning

the health, happiness, and fortunes of a person or group; care and support

Example

The government is responsible for the welfare of its citizens.

政府负责公民的福利。

B2 noun kənˈtrækʃən

contraction

收缩

Meaning

The process of becoming smaller; a decrease in size or quantity.

Example

The economic contraction resulted in a rise in unemployment.

经济收缩导致失业率上升。

B2 noun /məˌnɪp.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/

manipulation

操控

Meaning

The action of manipulating someone or something in a skillful manner; handling or controlling in a subtle, unfair, or unscrupulous way.

Example

Media manipulation influences public opinion.

媒体操控影响公共舆论。

B2 adjective /ˈpʌz.lɪŋ/

Puzzling

令人困惑的

Meaning

confusing; perplexing;

Example

The scientist found the results puzzling.

科学家发现的结果令人困惑。

B2 noun ˈmaɪl.stəʊn

milestone

里程碑

Meaning

An important event or stage in the development, progress, or history of something.

Example

This discovery is a milestone in biotechnology.

这个发现是生物技术中的一个里程碑。

B2 noun /ˈkɒk.roʊtʃ/

Cockroach

蟑螂

Meaning

a flat brown insect that is commonly found in kitchens and other warm places

Example

A cockroach ran across the kitchen floor quickly.

一只蟑螂迅速地跑过厨房的地板。

B2 noun /ɡʌlf/

Gulf

海湾

Meaning

a deep inlet of the sea almost surrounded by land; a wide gap or difference between people or groups

Example

The Persian Gulf is an important waterway for international shipping and oil transport.

波斯湾是国际航运和石油运输的重要水道。

B2 adverb /ˈmɔːrəli/

Morally

道德上

Meaning

in accordance with principles of right and wrong behavior; ethically

Example

She felt morally obligated to help the refugees.

她感到道德上有责任帮助难民。

B2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈweər/

Unaware

无意识的; 不知道的; 没有意识

Meaning

not knowing or realizing; having no knowledge of something

Example

She was completely unaware of the danger.

她完全没有意识到危险。

B2 noun /ˈsɪmptəm/

symptom

症状

Meaning

a sign or indication of something, especially of an illness

Example

Fever is a common symptom of the flu.

发烧是流感的常见症状。

B2 adjective /ˈwʊd biː/

Would-be

有前途的; 可能的;

Meaning

prospective; intending to be; aspiring

Example

The would-be actor practiced his lines every day.

这个有前途的演员每天都在练习台词。

B2 adjective /ˈpær.ə.lel/

Parallel

平行

Meaning

side by side and having the same distance continuously between them; similar or corresponding

Example

The two roads run parallel to each other for several miles.

这两条道路在好几英里内平行。

B2 verb /əˈmend/

amend

修改

Meaning

to make changes or corrections to improve something; to modify

Example

They amended the contract to include new terms.

他们修改了合同以包括新的条款。

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 /kəˈkeɪn/

cocaine

可卡因 (毒品)

Meaning

a powerful and addictive illegal drug made from coca leaves

Example

He was arrested for possessing cocaine.

他因拥有可卡因而被逮捕。

B2 noun /lʌŋ/

Lung

肺

Meaning

either of the two organs in the chest that you use for breathing

Example

Smoking can cause serious damage to your lungs.

吸烟可能会对你的肺造成严重损害。

B2 noun /ədˈmɪnɪstreɪtər/

administrator

Meaning

a person responsible for running or managing an organization or system

Example

The school administrator implemented new policies for students.

B2 adjective /ˈmaɪnd.fəl/

Mindful

专注; 意识到

Meaning

being conscious or aware; paying attention to the present moment

Example

She is always mindful of her surroundings and pays attention to details.

她总是注意周围的环境，并关注细节。

B2 adjective /prɪˈzentəbl/

Presentable

适合公众展示; 看起来体面

Meaning

neat and suitable for being seen in public; acceptable in appearance

Example

Make sure you look presentable for the job interview.

确保在面试中看起来像个体面的人。

B2 verb /saɪ/

sigh

叹气

Meaning

to let out a long, deep breath as an expression of tiredness, relief, or sadness

Example

She sighed with relief when she heard the good news.

她听到好消息时松了口气。

B2 adjective ˈskɒl.ə.li

scholarly

学术的

Meaning

Having or showing great knowledge or learning; academic in approach or method.

Example

He wrote a scholarly article on ancient philosophy.

他写了一篇关于古代哲学的学术文章。

B2 noun/verb /ɔːˈdɪʃən/

audition

试镜

Meaning

A trial performance by an actor, singer, or musician to demonstrate suitability for a role.

Example

She auditioned for the lead role in the school play.

她为学校的主角试镜。

B2 adjective /kənˈdʒɛstɪd/

congested

拥堵

Meaning

Blocked up with too much traffic or crowding.

Example

The road was congested during rush hour.

在高峰时段，路上非常拥堵。

B2 adverb /ɪˈfɪʃəntli/

efficiently

高效地

Meaning

in a way that achieves maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense

Example

She managed to complete the task efficiently within the deadline.

她在最后期限内高效地完成了任务。

B2 adjective /ˈrɪtʃ.u.əl/

Ritual

仪式

Meaning

relating to religious or ceremonial practices

Example

The wedding ceremony included many traditional ritual elements.

婚礼仪式包括许多传统的仪式元素。

B2 noun /ˈæplɪkənt/

applicant

申请者

Meaning

a person who applies for something, such as a job or a position

Example

The applicant was interviewed for the position.

申请者已被面试以获取该职位。

B2 adjective /ˌæn.tiˈsoʊ.ʃəl/

Antisocial

反社会的；对社会秩序敌对

Meaning

avoiding social interaction; hostile to social order

Example

His antisocial behavior made it difficult for him to make friends.

他的反社会行为让他很难交到朋友。

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 /səkˈses.ər/

Successor

继任者

Meaning

a person who succeeds another in office; someone who takes over a position or role

Example

The CEO announced his retirement and named his successor for the company.

首席执行官宣布了退休，并为公司指定了继任者。

B2 noun /ˈkʌlprɪt/

culprit

罪犯

Meaning

a person who is responsible for a crime or misdeed

Example

The police caught the culprit behind the robbery.

警察抓住了抢劫案背后的罪犯。

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 /rɪˈzuːm/

resume

重新开始

Meaning

to start again after a pause or interruption

Example

We will resume the meeting after lunch.

我们将在午餐后继续会议。

B2 noun /ˈfɛmənɪst/

feminist

女性主义者

Meaning

a person who supports equal rights and opportunities for women and men

Example

She proudly calls herself a feminist and fights for gender equality.

她自豪地称自己为女性主义者，并为性别平等而奋斗。

B2 noun /ˈsuː.ɪ.saɪd/

Suicide

自杀

Meaning

the act of intentionally killing oneself

Example

Mental health professionals work to prevent suicide.

心理健康专家致力于预防自杀。

B2 noun /rɪˈmeɪnz/

remains

残留物

Meaning

the parts, pieces, or substances that are left after the rest has been used or removed

Example

The remains of the meal were left on the table.

餐后剩余的食物被留在桌上。

B2 verb /ədˈmɪnɪstər/

administer

管理

Meaning

to manage or control the running of; to give or apply medicine or treatment

Example

The nurse will administer the vaccine to all patients.

护士将为所有病人接种疫苗。

B2 verb /koʊˈɔːrdɪˌneɪt/

coordinate

协调

Meaning

to organize people or things so that they work together effectively

Example

We need to coordinate our efforts to finish the project on time.

我们需要协调我们的努力，以便按时完成项目。

B2 noun /ˌaɪ.səˈleɪ.ʃən/

Isolation

隔离

Meaning

the process or fact of isolating or being isolated; separation from other people or things

Example

The patient was kept in isolation to prevent the spread of the infectious disease.

病人被隔离，以防止传染病的传播。

B2 noun ˈɪndɪkeɪtə

indicator

指标

Meaning

A thing that indicates the state or level of something.

Example

The unemployment rate is a key indicator of economic health.

失业率是经济健康的重要指标。

B2 noun /ˈpɜː.tʃəs.ɪŋ ˈpaʊ.ɚ/

purchasing power

购买力

Meaning

The amount of goods and services that can be purchased with a unit of currency.

Example

Due to inflation, people's purchasing power has decreased.

由于通货膨胀，人们的购买力下降了。

B2 noun /ˈkəʊ.tɪŋ/

coating

涂层

Meaning

A protective or decorative layer applied to a surface.

Example

A protective coating prevents rust formation.

保护涂层可以防止生锈。

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 adverb /ˈlaɪk.waɪz/

Likewise

同样地; 也; 类似地

Meaning

in the same way; also; similarly

Example

She studied hard for the exam, and her brother did likewise.

她为考试努力学习，她的哥哥也做了同样的事情。

B2 noun /ˈnɪk.neɪm/

Nickname

昵称

Meaning

a familiar or humorous name given to a person instead of their real name

Example

His nickname is 'Tiger' because he's so brave.

他的昵称是'老虎'因为他非常勇敢。

B2 noun, adjective /ˈsoʊʃəlɪst/

socialist

社会主义者

Meaning

a person who advocates for socialism; relating to socialism

Example

He is a well-known socialist writer.

他是一个著名的社会主义作家。

B2 adverb /ɪkˈsplɪsɪtli/

explicitly

明确地

Meaning

in a clear and detailed manner, leaving no room for confusion or doubt

Example

The instructions were explicitly written to avoid any confusion.

指示明确地写出来，以避免任何混淆。

B2 noun /kəˈmɪʃənər/

commissioner

专员

Meaning

an official in charge of a particular department or area

Example

The police commissioner addressed the media about the incident.

警察专员向媒体介绍了事件。

B2 adjective /ˈteɪst.ləs/

Tasteless

没有味道

Meaning

lacking flavor; showing poor judgment in style

Example

The soup was completely tasteless and needed more seasoning.

汤完全没有味道，需要更多的调味料。

B2 noun /ˈspəʊkspɜːrsən/

spokesperson

发言人

Meaning

a person who speaks on behalf of others or an organization

Example

The spokesperson addressed the press conference on behalf of the company.

发言人代表公司在新闻发布会上发言。

B2 noun ˈbænd.wɪdθ

bandwidth

带宽

Meaning

A range of frequencies within a given band, in particular that used for transmitting a signal; the maximum amount of data that can be transmitted in a fixed amount of time.

Example

Increasing bandwidth enhances internet speed.

增加带宽可以提升互联网速度。

B2 verb /ˈdæzəl/

dazzle

使目眩

Meaning

to impress deeply or blind with brilliance or skill

Example

The magician's tricks dazzled the audience.

魔术师的把戏使观众眼花缭乱。

B2 adverb /ˈæk.jə.rət.li/

Accurately

准确地，毫无错误地，正确地

Meaning

in an exact way, without any mistakes; precisely; correctly

Example

She accurately predicted the outcome of the election.

她准确地预测了选举结果。

B2 verb /ˌriːprəˈdjuːs/

reproduce

再生产, 繁殖

Meaning

To make a copy of something; to generate offspring.

Example

Many animals reproduce rapidly in favorable conditions.

许多动物在有利的条件下快速繁殖。

B2 adjective ˌkɒn.trəˈvɜː.ʃəl

controversial

有争议的

Meaning

Giving rise to public disagreement or heated discussion.

Example

The policy remains controversial.

该政策仍然存在争议。

B2 verb /dɪˈraɪv/

derive

派生

Meaning

To obtain something from a source.

Example

Many English words derive from Latin.

许多英语词汇源自拉丁语。

B2 noun /dʒɑːr/

Jar

罐子; 瓶子

Meaning

a wide-mouthed container made of glass or pottery; to have a harsh or unpleasant effect

Example

She stored homemade cookies in a large glass jar on the kitchen counter.

她把自制的饼干存放在厨房台面上的大玻璃罐子里。

B2 verb /stɪŋ/

sting

刺痛

Meaning

to pierce with a sharp point; to cause sharp pain

Example

The bee stung him on his arm while he was gardening.

蜜蜂在他园艺时刺伤了他的手臂。

B2 adjective /ˈtʌtʃ.ɪŋ/

Touching

感人的; 情感的

Meaning

causing feelings of sympathy or emotion; moving

Example

The touching story brought tears to everyone's eyes.

感人的故事让每个人的眼里都充满了泪水。

B2 noun /kwəʊˈteɪʃən/

quotation

引语; 报价

Meaning

a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated exactly; an estimated price given for goods or services

Example

The article opened with a famous quotation from Shakespeare.

这篇文章以莎士比亚的一句名言开头。

B2 adjective /veɪn/

Vain

虚荣; 徒劳

Meaning

having excessive pride in one's appearance; futile or unsuccessful

Example

She spent hours in front of the mirror being quite vain.

她在镜子前花了好几个小时，非常虚荣。

B2 noun /ˈʃepərd/

Shepherd

牧羊人

Meaning

a person who tends and guards sheep

Example

The shepherd guided his flock to the green pasture.

牧羊人把他的羊群引导到绿色的牧场。

B2 noun /dʒem/

Gem

宝石

Meaning

a precious or semi-precious stone, especially when cut and polished or engraved; something prized for its beauty or worth

Example

The antique necklace featured a rare sapphire gem surrounded by diamonds.

这条古董项链上镶嵌着一颗稀有的蓝宝石宝石，四周环绕着钻石。

B2 adjective ˈkɒɡnɪtɪv

cognitive

认知的

Meaning

Related to mental processes of perception, memory, judgment, and reasoning.

Example

Cognitive functions improve with practice and learning.

认知功能通过练习和学习得到改善。

B2 noun /ˈkɑːmpaʊnd/

compound

化合物 / 封闭区域

Meaning

a thing that is composed of two or more separate elements; an enclosed area with buildings

Example

The scientist studied the chemical compound in the lab.

科学家在实验室研究了化学化合物。

B2 noun /ˈfleɪ.vər/

Flavour

风味

Meaning

the distinctive taste of a food or drink; a particular quality or atmosphere

Example

The soup had a rich flavour of herbs and spices from the garden.

汤里有来自花园的丰富香草和香料味。

B2 adjective /prɪˈventɪv/

Preventive

预防的；设计用来防止某事发生

Meaning

designed to prevent something from happening; protective against disease

Example

Regular exercise is a preventive measure against heart disease.

定期锻炼是预防心脏病的措施。

B2 noun ˈrɛstɪŋ pleɪs

resting place

安息地

Meaning

A place where someone or something rests, especially a burial site.

Example

The resting place of the martyrs is near the river.

烈士的安息地靠近河流。

B2 verb /ˈrɛnəˌveɪt/

renovate

翻新

Meaning

to restore something old to a good state or to improve it

Example

They decided to renovate the old house before moving in.

他们决定在搬进之前修复旧房子。

B2 noun /dɪˌskrɪm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Discrimination

歧视; 不公正待遇; 偏见

Meaning

the unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people; recognition of difference

Example

The company was sued for racial discrimination in their hiring practices.

该公司因其招聘中存在种族歧视而被起诉。

B2 adjective kəˈləʊ.ni.əl

colonial

殖民的

Meaning

Relating to or characteristic of a colony or colonialism, especially involving the control of one country by another.

Example

Colonial rule suppressed local governance.

殖民统治压制了当地的政府。

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 /ˈbrɔːdˌkæstər/

broadcaster

广播员

Meaning

a person or organization that transmits a broadcast program.

Example

The broadcaster aired the match live to millions of viewers.

广播员将比赛实时转播给数百万观众。

B2 noun /məˈlɛəriə/

malaria

疟疾

Meaning

a serious infectious disease spread by mosquitoes, causing fever, chills, and sweating

Example

Malaria is a common disease in tropical regions.

疟疾在热带地区是一种常见疾病。

B2 noun /kʌb/

Cub

幼熊

Meaning

a young bear, lion, tiger, or other large carnivorous mammal

Example

The bear cub stayed close to its mother for protection.

小熊为保护自己一直待在母亲身边。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈbaɪəst/

unbiased

公正

Meaning

Not showing prejudice; impartial and fair.

Example

The report gave an unbiased view of the situation.

报告提供了该情况的公正观点。

B2 noun /ˌep.ɪˈdem.ɪk/

Epidemic

流行病

Meaning

a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community

Example

The flu epidemic affected thousands of people across the country.

流感疫情影响了全国成千上万的人。

B2 verb /spɪt/

spit

吐口水

Meaning

to force liquid, especially saliva, out of the mouth

Example

He spat on the ground in anger.

他因愤怒在地上吐口水。

B2 noun /ˈmet.roʊ reɪl/

Metro Rail

地铁

Meaning

an underground urban railway system; subway system

Example

The metro rail connects all major areas of the city efficiently.

地铁有效地连接了城市的所有主要区域。

B2 noun /sfɪər/

sphere

球体

Meaning

a round, three-dimensional shape that is perfectly symmetrical around its center; an area of activity or knowledge

Example

The Earth is almost a perfect sphere.

地球几乎是一个完美的球体。

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 /ˈroʊ.teɪt/

rotate

旋转

Meaning

to turn around a central point or axis

Example

The Earth rotates on its axis once every 24 hours.

地球每24小时围绕其轴线旋转一次。

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 verb ˈɪmplɪmentɪd

implemented

实施

Meaning

Put a decision or plan into effect; carried out or executed.

Example

The master plans were partially implemented.

主要计划已部分实施。

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 verb /ˈlaɪɪŋ/

lying

撒谎

Meaning

the act of not telling the truth

Example

He was caught lying about his grades.

他因撒谎关于他的成绩而被抓住。

B2 noun /ˈɡʌv.ən.əns/

governance

治理

Meaning

The action or manner of governing and controlling a state or organization.

Example

Effective governance ensures sustainable development.

有效的治理确保可持续发展。

B2 noun /ˌsuː.pərˈstɪʃ.ən/

Superstition

迷信

Meaning

a belief or practice considered irrational or supernatural

Example

Breaking a mirror brings seven years of bad luck is a common superstition.

打破镜子带来七年的厄运，这是一种常见的迷信。

B2 noun /ˈeɪ.prɪ.kɒt/

Apricot

杏子

Meaning

a small orange-colored fruit with a soft skin and sweet flesh

Example

The apricot tree produces sweet fruit in summer.

杏树在夏天结出甜美的果实。

B2 noun /ˈwɔːl.nʌt/

Walnut

核桃

Meaning

an edible nut with a hard shell and a wrinkled appearance

Example

I love to eat walnuts with honey for breakfast.

我喜欢在早餐时吃蜂蜜核桃。

B2 verb /ɪnˈtɛnsɪfaɪ/

intensify

加强

Meaning

To make something stronger, more extreme, or more forceful.

Example

The storm is expected to intensify overnight.

预计风暴将在一夜之间加剧。

B2 noun /ˈsɛnətər/

senator

参议员

Meaning

a member of a senate, especially in a legislative body

Example

The senator spoke passionately about environmental policies.

参议员激情地谈论环境政策。

B2 noun /ˈtɛlɪˌskoʊp/

telescope

望远镜

Meaning

An optical instrument used to make distant objects appear closer and larger by collecting and focusing light.

Example

The astronomer used a telescope to observe the distant planets.

天文学家使用望远镜观察遥远的行星。

B2 verb /ɪnˈlaɪtən/

enlighten

幸福

Meaning

to give someone greater knowledge or understanding about a subject or situation

Example

The teacher tried to enlighten the students about ancient history.

她在收到奖项时无法掩饰自己的幸福。

B2 noun ˌreɪ.di.oʊ.ækˈtɪv.ə.ti

radioactivity

放射性

Meaning

The emission of ionizing radiation or particles caused by the spontaneous disintegration of atomic nuclei.

Example

Radioactivity is used in medical treatments like cancer therapy.

放射性在包括癌症治疗在内的医疗治疗中被用于治疗。

B2 adjective /ˈænɪmeɪtɪd/

animated

动画的

Meaning

Full of life or excitement; made using animation techniques.

Example

The animated film was loved by children and adults alike.

这部动画电影受到儿童和成人的喜爱。

B2 verb /ˈsuːpərvaɪz/

supervise

监督

Meaning

to watch and direct a person or activity to ensure things are done correctly

Example

The teacher supervises students during the exam.

老师在考试期间监督学生。

B2 noun /ɒpˈtɪʃən/

optician

眼镜师

Meaning

A person who makes or sells glasses and contact lenses.

Example

The optician adjusted my new glasses to fit better.

眼镜师调整了我的新眼镜，以便更好地适应。

B2 noun /prɪˈkɔː.ʃən/

Precaution

预防

Meaning

an action taken in advance to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening

Example

As a precaution, we should bring extra water on the hike.

作为预防措施，我们应该在徒步旅行中带上额外的水。

B2 noun /rɪˈmuː.vəl/

Removal

移除; 去除; 解雇;

Meaning

the action of taking something away or eliminating it; dismissal from office

Example

The removal of the old furniture took all day.

移除旧家具花了整整一天。

B2 noun ˈlɛɡ.ə.si

legacy

遗产

Meaning

An amount of money or property left to someone in a will; something left or handed down by a predecessor.

Example

His contributions left a lasting legacy in the industry.

他的贡献在行业中留下了持久的遗产。

B2 adjective /ˈɑːrbɪˌtrɛri/

arbitrary

随意的

Meaning

based on random choice or personal whim, rather than reason or system

Example

The teacher's arbitrary grading upset many students.

老师的随意评分让许多学生感到不满。

B2 noun, verb /ˈɑːrkaɪv/

uncontrolled

无法控制的

Meaning

not restrained or managed; lacking control

Example

The wildfire spread in an uncontrolled manner, causing widespread damage.

野火以无法控制的方式蔓延，造成广泛破坏。

B2 noun ˌɪn.fləˈmeɪ.ʃən

inflammation

炎症

Meaning

A localized physical condition in which part of the body becomes reddened, swollen, hot, and often painful.

Example

Chronic inflammation can lead to severe diseases.

慢性炎症可能导致严重的疾病。

B2 verb /bɪˈwɛər/

beware

小心

Meaning

to be cautious or alert about a potential danger or problem

Example

Beware of the dog near the gate.

小心门口附近的狗。

B2 noun, verb /laʊndʒ/

lounge

休息室

Meaning

A public room for relaxing; or to sit, lie, or stand in a relaxed way.

Example

They lounged on the sofa after dinner.

他们在晚餐后懒洋洋地躺在沙发上。

B2 noun /ˌædməˈreɪʃən/

admiration

钦佩

Meaning

a feeling of respect, pleasure, or approval for someone or something

Example

She felt great admiration for her teacher’s dedication.

她对老师的奉献充满了钦佩。

B2 adjective /ˈkwɔːrtərli/

Quarterly

季度的

Meaning

occurring every three months; relating to a quarter of a year

Example

The company publishes quarterly reports to shareholders.

公司发布每季度报告给股东。

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 adjective /pælɛˈstɪnɪən/

palestinian

巴勒斯坦的

Meaning

relating to Palestine or its people

Example

The Palestinian people have a rich cultural heritage.

巴勒斯坦人民拥有丰富的文化遗产。

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 fəˈnɒm.ɪ.nə

phenomena

现象

Meaning

Facts or situations that are observed to exist or happen, especially ones whose cause or explanation is in question.

Example

Phenomena like floods disrupt agricultural systems.

像洪水这样的现象扰乱了农业系统。

B2 adjective /aʊtˈreɪdʒəs/

outrageous

骇人听闻

Meaning

Shockingly bad or excessive; very unusual or amusing.

Example

The comedian told an outrageous joke.

这位喜剧演员讲了一个骇人听闻的笑话。

B2 adjective /ˈʃæb.i/

Shabby

破旧的; 状况差的; 显示磨损迹象的; 不公平或残忍的

Meaning

worn out; in poor condition; showing signs of wear; unfair or mean

Example

His shabby clothes showed that he had been traveling for days.

他的破旧衣服显示他已经旅行了几天。

B2 verb /ˌmɪsbɪˈheɪv/

misbehave

行为不当

Meaning

to behave badly or inappropriately; to act in an unacceptable way

Example

The children misbehaved during the school assembly.

孩子们在学校集会上行为不当。

B2 verb /ɡreɪz/

graze

幸福

Meaning

To feed on grass; to touch or scrape lightly while passing.

Example

The cows graze in the meadow every morning.

当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰她的幸福。