B2 verb /briːd/

breed

繁殖, 养育

Meaning

to produce young animals; to reproduce; to keep animals for producing young

Example

They breed horses on their farm.

他们在他们的农场上繁殖马。

B2 noun /ˈlɪtə(r)/

liter

Meaning

a metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter

Example

The recipe calls for two liters of water.

B2 verb /suːð/

soothe

安抚

Meaning

to calm or comfort; to relieve pain or distress

Example

The mother soothed her crying baby with a gentle lullaby.

妈妈用温柔的摇篮曲安抚她哭泣的宝宝。

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 /ˈkɒnsənənt/

consonant

辅音

Meaning

A speech sound produced by blocking air flow, or a letter representing such a sound.

Example

The word 'cat' has two consonants and one vowel.

‘猫’这个词有两个辅音和一个元音。

B2 noun /slæŋ/

Slang

俚语; 非正式语言

Meaning

very informal language that is usually spoken rather than written

Example

The teenagers used slang that their parents couldn't understand.

青少年使用了父母无法理解的俚语。

B2 adjective /ˈskætərd/

Scattered

分散的; 散落的;

Meaning

spread widely apart; dispersed; occurring here and there

Example

Scattered showers are expected throughout the day.

预计全天都会有分散的降雨。

B2 adjective /proʊn/

Prone

倾向于

Meaning

having a tendency to; inclined; lying face down

Example

He is prone to making mistakes when he's tired.

他容易犯错，当他累的时候。

B2 adjective /ˈprɒb.ə.bəl/

Probable

可能的

Meaning

likely to happen; expected; plausible

Example

It is probable that it will rain tomorrow according to the weather forecast.

根据天气预报，明天可能会下雨。

B2 adjective /prəˈtɛktɪv/

protective

保护性的

Meaning

giving or capable of giving protection; shielding from harm or danger

Example

She wore a protective helmet while riding her bike.

她骑自行车时戴着保护性头盔。

B2 noun /ˈpæʃ.ən/

Passion

热情

Meaning

strong enthusiasm or excitement for something; intense emotion or feeling

Example

Her passion for music led her to become a professional singer.

她对音乐的热情促使她成为一名职业歌手。

B2 noun /ˌkɒn.tɪˈnjuː.ɪ.ti/

continuity

连续性

Meaning

the state of being continuous or connected; consistency over time

Example

Maintaining continuity in leadership is essential for organizational stability.

在领导力中保持连续性对于组织稳定性至关重要。

B2 adjective /ˌɑːp.təˈmɪs.tɪk/

optimistic

乐观的

Meaning

hopeful and confident about the future

Example

She is optimistic about the success of her new project.

她对新项目的成功持乐观态度。

B2 verb/noun /ˈsɛnsər/

censor

审查

Meaning

to suppress or remove parts of books, films, or information considered offensive or harmful; a person who does this

Example

The government tried to censor the controversial film.

政府试图审查那部有争议的电影。

B2 adjective /ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ/

damaging

Meaning

causing harm or injury

Example

The storm caused damaging effects to the crops.

B2 adjective /ˈstɜːrdi/

sturdy

坚固

Meaning

strongly and solidly built; not easily weakened

Example

The carpenter made a sturdy wooden table.

木匠做了一张坚固的木桌。

B2 noun /vaɪs/

Vice

恶习; 不道德行为; 缺点

Meaning

an immoral or wicked behavior; a moral failing or fault

Example

Smoking is his only vice.

吸烟是他唯一的恶习。

B2 verb /ɪnˈkʌmpəs/

encompass

涵盖

Meaning

To include comprehensively; to surround or encircle.

Example

The project will encompass all aspects of rural development.

该项目将涵盖农村发展的各个方面。

B2 verb /rɪˈkleɪm/

reclaim

Meaning

To take back or recover something; to restore to a usable state.

Example

The farmer worked to reclaim the barren land.

B2 noun /tɛkˈnɪʃən/

technician

技术员

Meaning

a person skilled in the practical aspects of a particular science, art, or job

Example

The technician repaired the computer within an hour.

技术员在一个小时内修好了电脑。

B2 noun /ɪɡˌzædʒ.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

Exaggeration

夸张

Meaning

a statement that represents something as better or worse than it really is

Example

His story about the fish he caught was clearly an exaggeration.

他关于他抓到的鱼的故事显然是夸张的。

B2 noun nɪˈsesɪti

necessity

必要性

Meaning

The fact of being required or indispensable; an indispensable thing.

Example

Waste management is a necessity for environmental sustainability.

废物管理是环境可持续性的必要性。

B2 noun /rɪˈstrɪk.ʃən/

Restriction

限制; 限定; 控制

Meaning

a limiting condition or measure; the limitation or control of someone or something

Example

There are strict restrictions on smoking in public places.

在公共场所吸烟有严格的限制。

B2 noun /ˌsɛkʃuˈæləti/

sexuality

性别认同

Meaning

a person's capacity for sexual feelings and orientation

Example

She spoke openly about her sexuality and identity.

她公开谈论了她的性别认同和身份。

B2 conjunction /wɛərˈæz/

whereas

然而

Meaning

used to introduce a contrast or comparison between two facts

Example

She prefers tea, whereas he likes coffee.

她喜欢喝茶，而他喜欢喝咖啡。

B2 adjective /stɑːrk/

stark

严峻的, 锋利的

Meaning

Severe, sharp, or clearly defined; plain and without any decoration.

Example

The stark contrast between poverty and wealth was evident in the city.

贫困与财富之间的鲜明对比在城市中显而易见。

B2 noun /ˌkɑː.bəʊˈhaɪ.dreɪts/

carbohydrates

碳水化合物

Meaning

Organic compounds consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, serving as a primary source of energy for the body.

Example

Whole grains are a great source of healthy carbohydrates.

全谷物是健康碳水化合物的极佳来源。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈklaɪnd/

inclined

倾向的

Meaning

having a tendency or disposition toward something

Example

He is inclined to help those in need.

他倾向于帮助有需要的人。

B2 noun /fɪˈlɒs.ə.fi/

philosophy

哲学

Meaning

the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence

Example

Her philosophy emphasizes kindness and empathy.

她的哲学强调善良和同理心。

B2 adjective /əˈpiː.lɪŋ/

Appealing

吸引人的; 有趣的; 令人愉快的

Meaning

attractive; interesting; pleasing

Example

The colorful garden looks very appealing to visitors.

五颜六色的花园对游客非常吸引人。

B2 verb /ˈkɒmprəmaɪz/

compromise

妥协

Meaning

To expose or make vulnerable to danger, suspicion, or disrepute.

Example

Excessive sharing can compromise your privacy.

过度分享可能会危害你的隐私。

B2 noun /ˈæŋk.lət/

Anklet

脚链

Meaning

a piece of jewelry worn around the ankle

Example

She wore a beautiful silver anklet on her left foot.

她在左脚上戴着一个漂亮的银脚链。

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 /dɪsˈeɪbl/

disable

禁用

Meaning

to make something unable to function or operate

Example

The technician disabled the alarm system temporarily.

技术人员暂时禁用了报警系统。

B2 adverb /ˈbrɔːdli/

broadly

广泛地

Meaning

in a general or wide manner.

Example

The rules are broadly similar across all regions.

规则在所有地区大体相似。

B2 noun /ˈkʌvərɪdʒ/

coverage

报道

Meaning

The extent or scope of something, such as insurance protection or media reporting.

Example

The news channel provided extensive coverage of the event.

新闻频道对事件进行了广泛的报道。

B2 verb /ˈbætər/

batter

反复打击

Meaning

To strike repeatedly with force.

Example

The waves battered the shoreline all night.

波浪整个晚上拍打着海岸线。

B2 adjective /ˈwɜːrði/

Worthy

值得; 配得上; 尊重的;

Meaning

deserving respect or attention; having merit

Example

Her charitable work made her worthy of the humanitarian award.

她的慈善工作使她配得上人道主义奖。

B2 noun/verb /ˈaʊtreɪdʒ/

outrage

愤怒

Meaning

A strong feeling of anger and shock; to arouse anger or shock.

Example

The unfair decision caused public outrage.

不公正的决定引起了公众的愤怒。

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 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 noun /tsuːˈnɑː.mi/

tsunami

海啸

Meaning

a large sea wave caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption

Example

The tsunami devastated the coastal town, leaving thousands homeless.

海啸摧毁了沿海城市，导致成千上万的人无家可归。

B2 noun /ˌæk.wɪˈzɪʃ.ən/

Acquisition

收购, 获取, 获得

Meaning

An asset or object bought or obtained, typically by a library or museum.

Example

The company's acquisition strategy boosted growth.

公司的收购策略促进了增长。

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 adjective /ˈræʃ.ən.əl/

Rational

理性; 合理; 逻辑

Meaning

based on reason and logic; sensible and practical

Example

She made a rational decision based on the available facts.

她根据可用的事实做出了理性的决定。

B2 noun ˈæmbɪəns

ambience

氛围

Meaning

The character and atmosphere of a place.

Example

The restaurant's ambience was relaxed and inviting, perfect for a casual dinner.

餐厅的氛围轻松而宜人，非常适合休闲晚餐。

B2 verb /əbˈzɔːrb/

absorb

吸收

Meaning

to take in or soak up a liquid, energy, or information

Example

The sponge absorbed all the water.

海绵吸收了所有的水。

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 /ˌsɪm.ɪˈlær.ə.ti/

Similarity

相似性; 类似性

Meaning

the quality or state of being similar; resemblance

Example

There is a striking similarity between the two paintings.

这两幅画之间有惊人的相似性。

B2 adjective, verb (past) /səˈspɛndɪd/

suspended

暂停

Meaning

Temporarily not allowed, stopped, or hanging.

Example

He was suspended from school for a week.

他因为一周被暂停上学。

B2 noun ˈdɒmɪnəns

dominance

主导地位

Meaning

Power and influence over others; control or command.

Example

The dominance of Urdu was evident.

乌尔都语的主导地位显而易见。

B2 adjective /ɪˈrɛləvənt/

Irrelevant

不相关的

Meaning

not connected with or relevant to something; having no bearing on the matter

Example

Your past mistakes are irrelevant to this discussion.

你过去的错误与这个讨论无关。

B2 noun /kəˈrɪz.mə/

charisma

个人魅力

Meaning

Compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others.

Example

His charisma helped him become a great leader.

他的个人魅力帮助他成为一位伟大的领导者。

B2 verb /ˈdɑːrkən/

darken

变暗

Meaning

to make or become dark; to reduce brightness or light

Example

The clouds began to darken the sky before the storm.

暴风雨来临前，乌云开始使天空变暗。

B2 noun /djuː/

Dew

露水

Meaning

tiny drops of water that form on cool surfaces at night when atmospheric water vapour condenses

Example

The morning dew glistened on the grass.

早晨的露珠在草地上闪闪发光。

B2 noun /ˈteɪ.lər/

Tailor

裁缝

Meaning

a person whose job is making and altering clothes

Example

The tailor measured him for a new suit.

裁缝为他量了新西装的尺寸。

B2 adverb /ðɛrˈæftər/

thereafter

从那时起

Meaning

from that time on

Example

He moved to Canada and thereafter started a new life.

他搬到了加拿大，之后开始了新生活。

B2 adjective /ɪkˌsperɪˈmentl/

experimental

实验的

Meaning

based on untested ideas or techniques; relating to experiments or testing

Example

The scientists developed an experimental drug to treat cancer.

科学家们开发了一种实验性药物来治疗癌症。

B2 verb /ɒpt/

opt

选择

Meaning

to choose or decide to do something instead of something else

Example

Many students opt to study abroad for better opportunities.

许多学生选择出国留学以获得更好的机会。

B2 adjective /kəmˈpætəbl/

compatible

兼容

Meaning

Able to exist or work together without conflict; harmonious.

Example

This software is compatible with both Windows and Mac systems.

该软件与 Windows 和 Mac 系统兼容。

B2 noun /ˌrɛfəˈriː/

referee

裁判

Meaning

a person who oversees a game or match to ensure the rules are followed

Example

The referee stopped the game after a foul.

裁判在犯规后暂停了比赛。

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 noun, verb /tæɡ/

tag

Meaning

a label attached to something for identification or information; or to attach such a label

Example

She tagged her luggage before boarding the plane.

B2 adjective /fræŋk/

Frank

诚实的; 坦率的; 直率的; 真诚的

Meaning

honest; open; straightforward; candid

Example

She gave me a frank opinion about my presentation.

她对我的演讲给出了直率的意见。

B2 verb /swaɪp/

swipe

滑动

Meaning

to move your finger across a touch screen or to hit with a sweeping motion

Example

He swiped left on the photo.

他在照片上向左滑动。

B2 adjective /dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/

distinctive

独特的

Meaning

having a quality or characteristic that makes something different and easily noticed

Example

The restaurant is known for its distinctive flavors.

餐厅以其独特的味道而闻名。

B2 adjective /ˈteɪst.fəl/

Tasteful

美味的；优雅的；有品位的

Meaning

showing good judgment in matters of style and beauty

Example

She decorated her home in a very tasteful manner.

她把家装饰得非常有品位。

B2 adjective /kənˈvɜːrtəbl/

convertible

敞篷车, 有可折叠车顶的汽车

Meaning

able to be changed into a different form or use; also a car with a roof that can be folded down

Example

She drove her new convertible along the coastal road.

她开着她的新敞篷车沿着海岸公路行驶。

B2 adjective /ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃənəl/

organizational

组织性的

Meaning

relating to the structure or arrangement of a company or group

Example

He works on improving the organizational structure of the company.

他在改善公司的组织结构方面工作。

B2 noun /ˈsmɑːrt.nəs/

Smartness

智慧；机智；整洁和时尚的外观

Meaning

intelligence; cleverness; neat and fashionable appearance

Example

Her smartness in solving problems impressed everyone.

她在解决问题时的智慧给大家留下了深刻印象。

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 /ˌsɛlf rɪˈspɛkt/

self-respect

自尊

Meaning

A feeling of pride and confidence in oneself; self-worth.

Example

She refused to compromise her self-respect by accepting unfair treatment.

她拒绝通过接受不公平的待遇来妥协自己的自尊。

B2 noun /ˈmʌð.ər.lænd/

Motherland

祖国; 祖国

Meaning

the country where one was born or has citizenship; homeland

Example

He always spoke fondly of his motherland.

他总是充满感情地谈论他的祖国。

B2 adjective æmˈbɪɡ.ju.əs

ambiguous

模糊的

Meaning

Having more than one possible meaning; unclear or vague.

Example

His statement was too ambiguous to understand.

他的声明模糊不清，无法理解。

B2 verb /kəmˈplaɪ/

comply

遵守

Meaning

to act in accordance with a rule, request, or law

Example

All companies must comply with safety regulations.

所有公司必须遵守安全规定。

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 /kriːk/

creek

小溪

Meaning

a small stream or narrow river

Example

We went fishing by the creek near our house.

我们在离家很近的小溪旁钓鱼。

B2 noun/verb /beɪt/

bait

Meaning

Food or lure used to attract fish or animals; to deliberately provoke or annoy.

Example

He used worms as bait to catch fish.

B2 adjective /mɑːrkt/

Marked

显著的; 明显的; 独特的

Meaning

clearly noticeable; distinct; obvious

Example

There was a marked improvement in her performance.

她的表现有了显著的改善。

B2 noun /ˌɡriːn ˈen.ə.dʒi/

green energy

绿色能源

Meaning

Energy derived from renewable sources that have minimal environmental impact.

Example

Green energy reduces environmental harm.

绿色能源减少了环境破坏。

B2 adjective /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzd/

specialized

专门的

Meaning

designed or developed for a particular purpose or function

Example

He has a specialized knowledge of ancient civilizations.

他对古代文明有专门的知识。

B2 noun /ˈkiː.pər/

Keeper

守卫者; 看护人;

Meaning

a person whose job it is to guard or take care of something or someone; a goalkeeper

Example

The zoo keeper fed the animals every morning at eight o'clock.

动物园管理员每天早上八点喂食动物。

B2 noun ˈæɡ.rɪ.kʌl.tʃɚ

agriculture

农业

Meaning

The science or practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for the growing of crops and the rearing of animals to provide food, wool, and other products.

Example

Sustainable agriculture can help protect the environment.

可持续农业可以帮助保护环境。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈendɪŋ/

Unending

无尽的

Meaning

continuing forever; without end

Example

The unending rain made the day feel gloomy.

无尽的雨让这一天显得阴沉。

B2 noun; verb /ˈkætəlɒɡ/

catalogue

Meaning

a complete list of items, typically one in alphabetical or systematic order; to make a systematic list of items

Example

The library decided to catalogue all new books digitally.

图书馆决定以数字方式编目所有新书。

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 /ˈwɔtər ˈpjʊrəˌfaɪər/

Water purifier

水净化器

Meaning

A device that removes contaminants and impurities from water to make it safe for drinking

Example

We installed a water purifier in our kitchen to ensure clean drinking water.

我们在厨房里安装了水净化器，以确保清洁的饮用水。

B2 noun /prɪˈskrɪpʃən/

prescription

处方

Meaning

A written order from a doctor for the preparation and administration of a medicine; also, a recommendation or authoritative rule.

Example

The doctor gave her a prescription for antibiotics.

医生给她开了抗生素的处方。

B2 noun /ˈseɡ.mənt/

Segment

部分; 段; 切分的部分

Meaning

each of the parts into which something is divided; a section or portion

Example

The orange was divided into eight segments.

橙子被分成了八个部分。

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 adverb /ruːˈtiːnli/

routinely

定期地

Meaning

as part of a regular procedure; habitually

Example

The staff routinely checks the equipment for safety.

工作人员定期检查设备的安全性。

B2 adverb /ˈnæʃənəli/

nationally

在全国范围内

Meaning

at the level of a whole nation; in a way that involves or affects an entire country

Example

The policy was implemented nationally to ensure equal benefits for all citizens.

该政策在全国范围内实施，以确保所有公民享有平等的福利。

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 adjective /ʌnfəˈmɪl.jər/

Unfamiliar

不熟悉的; 陌生的

Meaning

not known or recognized; strange

Example

The city was unfamiliar to me since I had never been there before.

这座城市对我来说很陌生，因为我以前从未去过那里。

B2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈvɔɪdəbəl/

Unavoidable

不可避免的; 无法回避的; 必然的

Meaning

cannot be avoided; certain to happen; inevitable

Example

The meeting is unavoidable, so we must attend.

这个会议是无法避免的，我们必须参加。

B2 noun /ˈrɪə.lɪ.zəm/

realism

现实主义

Meaning

The quality of representing things as they are; a practical or factual view.

Example

Her paintings are admired for their realism.

她的画作因其现实主义而受到赞赏。

B2 noun /ˈmɪz.ər.i/

Misery

痛苦; 极度贫困; 折磨

Meaning

Great mental or physical suffering; extreme unhappiness or distress

Example

The poor family lived in complete misery after losing their home.

失去家园后，这个贫困家庭生活在极度痛苦中。

B2 noun ˌdedɪˈkeɪʃn

dedication

奉献

Meaning

The quality of being dedicated or committed to a task or purpose; devotion.

Example

His dedication laid the foundation of Indian science.

他的奉献为印度科学奠定了基础。

B2 adjective /əˈlɛdʒd/

alleged

涉嫌的

Meaning

said or thought to be true, but not proven

Example

The alleged thief was caught by the police.

涉嫌的窃贼被警方抓获。

B2 adjective /ˈpɒlɪʃt/

polished

精致，优雅和精炼

Meaning

refined, sophisticated, and elegant in appearance or behavior

Example

She gave a polished performance at the recital.

她在音乐会上的表演非常精致。

B2 adjective /nuːd/

nude

裸体

Meaning

Wearing no clothes; naked.

Example

The artist painted a nude model.

艺术家画了一位裸体模特。

B2 noun /sɪˈver.ə.ti/

Severity

严重性; 严厉; 强度

Meaning

the quality of being extremely serious or harsh; intensity of something bad

Example

The severity of the storm caused widespread damage across the city.

风暴的严重性在整个城市造成了广泛的破坏。

B2 noun /ˈmænʃən/

mansion

幸福

Meaning

a large, impressive house

Example

The billionaire lives in a luxurious mansion overlooking the ocean.

她无法掩饰收到奖项时的幸福感。

B2 verb /prɪˈskrʌɪb/

prescribe

开药

Meaning

to recommend or authorize the use of something, especially medicine

Example

The doctor prescribed medication for my cold.

医生给我开了药治我的感冒。

B2 verb /ʃɛd/

shed

掉落

Meaning

to let something fall off naturally, such as leaves, hair, or tears

Example

Trees shed their leaves in autumn.

树木在秋天落叶。

B2 noun /prækˈtɪʃ.ən.ər/

practitioner

从业者

Meaning

a person actively engaged in a profession, especially medicine or law

Example

She is a skilled medical practitioner.

她是一位合格的医学从业者。

B2 noun /əˈsɛnt/

ascent

Meaning

The act of rising or climbing to a higher position or level.

Example

The climbers began their ascent to the mountain peak at dawn.

B2 noun /ˈspɛktrəm/

spectrum

光谱

Meaning

A range of different things, often related to colors, ideas, or classifications.

Example

The festival attracted people from across the political spectrum.

这个节日吸引了来自各个政治光谱的人们。

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 noun /ˈsæksəfoʊn/

Saxophone

萨克斯风

Meaning

a wind musical instrument with a curved metal body and a single reed mouthpiece

Example

The jazz musician played a beautiful solo on his saxophone.

爵士乐手在他的萨克斯风上演奏了一首美妙的独奏。

B2 adjective dɪsˈrʌp.tɪv

disruptive

破坏性的, 使不稳定的

Meaning

Causing or tending to cause disruption.

Example

Deforestation has a disruptive effect on wildlife.

森林砍伐对野生动物有破坏性影响。

B2 adjective /ˈsɛntɪɡreɪd/

centigrade

摄氏度 (摄氏)

Meaning

Relating to the Celsius temperature scale, where water freezes at 0° and boils at 100°.

Example

The weather forecast predicted 30 degrees centigrade.

天气预报预测了30度摄氏度。

B2 adverb /ˈnoʊtəbli/

notably

显著地

Meaning

used to indicate something worthy of attention or significant

Example

She is notably talented in painting.

她在绘画方面非常有才华。

B2 adjective /ˈrest.ləs/

Restless

焦虑不安

Meaning

unable to rest or relax; constantly moving or fidgeting

Example

The child was restless during the long car journey.

孩子在长时间的车程中坐立不安。

B2 noun /ɡriːf/

Grief

深深的悲伤；痛苦

Meaning

deep sorrow, especially that caused by someone's death; trouble or suffering

Example

The family was overwhelmed with grief after losing their beloved pet.

失去心爱的宠物后，家庭陷入了深深的悲伤。

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 adjective /ˈstɛdi/

steady

稳定

Meaning

firm, stable, and not likely to change suddenly

Example

He kept his hand steady while painting the picture.

他在画画时保持手稳定。

B2 noun /ˈlɪn.ən/

linen

麻布织物

Meaning

A strong cloth made from the fibers of the flax plant, or items made from this cloth such as sheets or clothing.

Example

She bought new linen curtains for the living room.

她为客厅买了新的麻布窗帘。

B2 verb /ɪnˈʃʊər/

insure

投保

Meaning

to provide insurance; to make certain

Example

I need to insure my new car.

我需要为我的新车投保。

B2 adverb /ˈaʊtraɪt/

Outright

直接; 完全; 毫不保留

Meaning

completely; directly; without reservation or concealment

Example

She rejected the proposal outright.

她直接拒绝了那个提案。

B2 verb /ˈɪl.ə.streɪt/

illustrate

插图

Meaning

to explain or make something clear by using examples, pictures, or comparisons

Example

The teacher used diagrams to illustrate the concept.

老师用图表来说明这个概念。