B2 noun /braɪb/

Bribe

贿赂

Meaning

a sum of money or something valuable given to someone to persuade them to do something dishonest or illegal

Example

The corrupt official was caught accepting a bribe from the construction company.

那个腐败的官员在接受建筑公司贿赂时被逮捕。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈɑːrmd/

unarmed

手无寸铁

Meaning

Not equipped with or carrying weapons

Example

The police found the suspect unarmed during the search.

警察在搜查过程中发现嫌疑人没有武器。

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 noun /dɪsˈɔːrdər/

disorder

紊乱

Meaning

A state of confusion or lack of order; also a medical or mental condition.

Example

The protest ended in disorder when the crowd became violent.

抗议活动在群众变得暴力后陷入了混乱。

B2 adjective /ˌkɑː.di.əʊˈvæs.kjʊ.lər/

cardiovascular

与心脏和血管相关的

Meaning

Relating to the heart and blood vessels.

Example

Regular exercise improves cardiovascular health.

定期锻炼有助于改善心血管健康。

B2 adjective /ˌsen.tɪˈmen.təl/

Sentimental

多愁善感的

Meaning

having tender feelings; being emotional about memories or experiences

Example

She became sentimental when looking at old family photographs.

她看着旧的家庭照片时变得多愁善感。

B2 adjective /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/

joyful

快乐的

Meaning

full of joy and happiness; causing joy or delight

Example

She felt joyful when she heard the good news.

听到好消息时，她感到很快乐。

B2 noun /krɪˈeɪtə/

creator

创始人

Meaning

a person who brings something into existence

Example

He is the creator of many successful startups.

他是许多成功初创公司的创始人。

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 verb /skriːtʃ/

screech

发出尖锐的声音

Meaning

to make a loud, high-pitched and unpleasant sound

Example

The car screeched to a halt.

那辆车发出了刺耳的声音并猛地停下。

B2 noun /ˈɡriːnhaʊs/

greenhouse

温室

Meaning

a glass building used for growing plants, especially in cold climates

Example

The farmers built a large greenhouse to grow tomatoes in the winter.

农民们建造了一个大温室，用来在冬天种植番茄。

B2 adjective /ˈpɛti/

petty

琐碎

Meaning

Of little importance or trivial; also describes a person overly concerned with small or unimportant matters.

Example

She often gets upset over the most petty things.

她经常为最琐碎的事情感到不安。

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 verb /slæp/

slap

掌掴

Meaning

to hit someone quickly with the flat part of the hand; to strike sharply

Example

She was so angry that she slapped him across the face.

她生气得打了他的脸。

B2 adjective /ˈɒp.ʃən.əl/

Optional

可选的

Meaning

not compulsory; left to choice

Example

Wearing a tie is optional for this event.

穿领带是这个活动的可选项。

B2 noun /ˈaʊtskɜːrts/

outskirts

城市边缘

Meaning

The outer parts of a town or city, away from the center.

Example

They moved to the outskirts of the city for a quieter life.

他们为了更安静的生活搬到了城市的边缘。

B2 noun /ˈpleɪˌɔːf/

playoff

决胜赛

Meaning

a series of games played to determine a champion among top teams

Example

The team qualified for the playoffs after a strong season.

该队在强劲的赛季后晋级季后赛。

B2 noun /ˈklɪərəns/

clearance

许可 / 批准

Meaning

official permission or authorization; the removal of something unwanted; the distance between two objects

Example

The pilot received clearance to land the plane.

飞行员获得了着陆许可。

B2 adjective /ˈdred.fəl/

Dreadful

可怕的; 恐怖的; 可憎的

Meaning

extremely bad or unpleasant; causing fear or suffering; terrible

Example

The weather was dreadful during our vacation.

假期期间，天气很可怕。

B2 noun /rɪˌlaɪəˈbɪləti/

reliability

可靠性

Meaning

the quality of being trustworthy or performing consistently well

Example

Customers value the reliability of our service.

客户重视我们服务的可靠性。

B2 noun /dɪsˈɡreɪs/

Disgrace

耻辱; 丢脸; 恥辱

Meaning

loss of reputation or respect as the result of a dishonorable action; a shameful situation

Example

His arrest brought disgrace upon his entire family and reputation.

他的逮捕给他的整个家庭和声誉带来了耻辱。

B2 adjective /ˌɪntəˈpɜːsənl/

interpersonal

人际

Meaning

Relating to relationships or communication between people.

Example

He has excellent interpersonal skills and gets along well with others.

他拥有出色的人际交往技巧，并且能与他人和谐相处。

B2 adjective /ˈstʌf.i/

Stuffy

缺乏新鲜空气; 通风不良; 态度正式和保守

Meaning

lacking fresh air; poorly ventilated; formal and conservative in attitude

Example

The room was stuffy and needed fresh air.

房间里缺乏新鲜空气，需要新鲜空气。

B2 noun /ˈtʃɪk piː/

Chick pea

鹰嘴豆

Meaning

round beige legume; protein-rich pulse used in various dishes

Example

Soak the chick peas overnight before cooking them for better digestion.

将鹰嘴豆浸泡一整晚，然后烹饪，以改善消化。

B2 noun /ˌʌndəˈɡrædʒuət/

undergraduate

本科生

Meaning

a student who has not yet earned a bachelor's degree

Example

She is an undergraduate studying computer science.

她是一个学习计算机科学的本科生。

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 /ˌsɒl.ɪˈdær.ə.ti/

Solidarity

团结

Meaning

unity or agreement of feeling or action among individuals with a common interest

Example

The workers showed solidarity during the strike.

工人在罢工期间表现出团结。

B2 adjective /ˈtʃeɪn.dʒə.bəl/

Changeable

可变的; 易变的

Meaning

able to be changed; likely to change frequently

Example

The weather is very changeable in spring.

春天的天气非常多变。

B2 noun /ˈlɒk.ɪt/

Locket

项链坠子

Meaning

a small ornamental case, typically made of gold or silver, worn on a chain around the neck

Example

She kept her grandmother's photo in the locket.

她把祖母的照片放在了项链坠子里。

B2 verb /ˈsɒfən/

soften

使变软

Meaning

to make or become less hard, severe, or strong.

Example

Heat will soften the butter quickly.

热量会很快使黄油变软。

B2 noun /ˈpɑː.tər/

Potter

陶艺师

Meaning

a person who makes pottery

Example

The potter shaped clay on the spinning wheel.

陶艺师在旋转的轮子上塑造了泥土。

B2 noun /ˈʒɑːn.rə/

genre

类型

Meaning

a style or category of art, music, or literature

Example

Romance is her favorite genre of movies.

浪漫是她最喜欢的电影类型。

B2 noun /ˌveəriˈeɪʃən/

Variation

变化; 改变; 状态或数量的差异

Meaning

a change or difference in condition, amount, or level; a different or distinct form or version of something

Example

There was a significant variation in temperature throughout the day.

白天温度变化显著。

B2 noun /leɪs/

Lace

花边

Meaning

a delicate fabric made of yarn or thread in an open weblike pattern; a cord or string for fastening

Example

She wore a beautiful dress decorated with intricate lace patterns.

她穿着一件精美的衣服，装饰着复杂的花边图案。

B2 adverb /ˈsiː.mɪŋ.li/

seemingly

表面上, 看起来平静

Meaning

appearing to be true, but not necessarily so

Example

He was seemingly calm despite the chaos around him.

尽管周围一片混乱，他看起来平静。

B2 noun ˈekwɪti

equity

股权

Meaning

The value of the shares issued by a company.

Example

Owning equity in a company can yield significant returns.

拥有公司股票可能带来可观的回报。

B2 noun /baɪˈɒɡrəfi/

Biography

传记

Meaning

an account of someone's life written by someone else; the story of a person's life

Example

I'm reading a fascinating biography of Albert Einstein.

我正在阅读一部关于阿尔伯特·爱因斯坦的迷人传记。

B2 noun /prəˈfɪʃənsi/

proficiency

熟练

Meaning

Competency or skill; expertise.

Example

His proficiency in multiple languages is remarkable.

他在多种语言上的熟练度令人印象深刻。

B2 verb /əˈraɪz/

arise

出现

Meaning

to begin to exist or to happen

Example

Problems may arise if you don't plan ahead.

如果你没有提前计划，问题可能会出现。

B2 adjective /ˈslɪp.ər.i/

Slippery

湿滑的

Meaning

smooth and difficult to hold; causing sliding or slipping

Example

The wet floor was very slippery after cleaning.

清洁后地板非常湿滑。

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 noun /ˈɒkjʊpənt/

occupant

乘客

Meaning

A person who resides in or is present in a house, vehicle, seat, or place.

Example

The car had three occupants at the time of the accident.

事故发生时，车上有三名乘客。

B2 adjective /kəˈrɛspɒndɪŋ/

corresponding

carbon

碳

Meaning

The chemical element of atomic number 6, occurring as diamond, graphite, and charcoal.

Example

Carbon emissions must be controlled.

碳排放必须得到控制。

B2 noun /ˈlɪt.ər.ə.si/

Literacy

识字

Meaning

the ability to read and write; competence or knowledge in a specified area

Example

Adult literacy programs help people learn to read.

成人识字课程帮助人们学习阅读。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈtɛns/

intense

强烈

Meaning

Of extreme force, degree, or strength.

Example

She felt intense pain after the accident.

她在事故后感到剧烈的疼痛。

B2 noun /ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəm/

mechanism

机制

Meaning

A system of parts working together in a machine; a process or technique for achieving something.

Example

The mechanism of the clock stopped working after years of use.

钟表的机制在多年使用后停止工作。

B2 noun ləˈdʒɪs.tɪks

Logistics

物流

Meaning

The detailed coordination of a complex operation involving many people, facilities, or supplies.

Example

Logistics ensures timely delivery.

物流确保及时交货。

B2 verb ˈfɔːr.mjə.leɪt

formulate

制定

Meaning

To create or develop a plan or idea clearly and specifically, to construct an idea or strategy clearly.

Example

The company must formulate a strategy for expansion.

公司必须制定扩展策略。

B2 noun ˈwɜːrkˌləʊd

workload

工作量

Meaning

The amount of work to be done by someone or something.

Example

His workload has increased dramatically in the past month.

他的工作量在上个月急剧增加。

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 /kənˈsɛnt/

consent

同意

Meaning

permission for something to happen or agreement to do something

Example

She gave her consent before the operation.

她在手术前给了她的同意。

B2 adjective /ˈneɪ.kɪd/

Naked

赤裸的; 没有衣服; 暴露的; 裸露的

Meaning

without clothes or covering; bare; exposed; unclothed

Example

The naked truth about the situation shocked everyone.

关于局势的赤裸真相震惊了所有人。

B2 verb /ɪˈvækjueɪt/

evacuate

撤离

Meaning

To remove people from a dangerous place to safety.

Example

The residents were ordered to evacuate the building after the fire alarm.

火警响后，居民们被命令撤离大楼。

B2 adjective, noun /ədˈvaɪzəri/

advisory

咨询性的

Meaning

(adjective) having the power to give advice but not to make sure that it is followed; (noun) an official announcement containing information or a warning

Example

The committee serves in an advisory capacity to the board of directors.

委员会在董事会中担任咨询性职能。

B2 noun /dɪsˈtrɛs/

distress

痛苦

Meaning

extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain

Example

He felt a deep sense of distress when he heard the bad news.

当他听到坏消息时，他感到深深的痛苦。

B2 noun /ˈsɪmpəθi/

Sympathy

同情

Meaning

feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune

Example

She expressed her sympathy for the victims of the accident.

她对事故的受害者表达了同情。

B2 noun /ˌkɑm.pənˈseɪ.ʃən/

Compensation

补偿; 赔偿

Meaning

something given or received as an equivalent for services, debt, loss, injury, or suffering; payment or reward

Example

The company provided financial compensation to the workers injured in the accident.

公司向在事故中受伤的工人提供了经济补偿。

B2 noun /ˌɪnstəˈbɪləti/

instability

不稳定

Meaning

lack of stability or balance; tendency to change, fail, or collapse easily

Example

Political instability has slowed economic growth in the region.

政治不稳定减缓了该地区的经济增长。

B2 adjective ˌɪnstrəˈmɛntl

instrumental

重要的

Meaning

Serving as a crucial means, agent, or tool; having a part in bringing about a result.

Example

Children can be instrumental in building a better society.

孩子们可以在建设更好的社会中发挥重要作用。

B2 adverb /ˈmæn.ju.ə.li/

Manually

手工; 使用身体的力量;

Meaning

by hand; using physical effort rather than machines

Example

The data was entered manually into the system.

数据是手动输入到系统中的。

B2 noun /ɪnˈkluːʒən/

inclusion

包容

Meaning

the action or state of including or being included within a group or structure

Example

Diversity and inclusion are key values in modern workplaces.

多样性和包容性是现代工作场所的关键价值观。

B2 adjective /æpt/

apt

适当的

Meaning

Appropriate or suitable; having a natural tendency or quick to learn.

Example

She is an apt student who quickly understands new concepts.

她是一个适当的学生，很快就能理解新的概念。

B2 adjective /kəmˈpoʊzd/

composed

冷静

Meaning

calm and in control of oneself; made up of or formed from

Example

He remained composed even under pressure.

他在压力下依然保持冷静。

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 noun /mɪkst ˈkʌlər/

Mixed colour

混合色

Meaning

a color created by combining two or more different colors

Example

The mixed colour created a beautiful gradient on the canvas.

混合色在画布上创造了美丽的渐变。

B2 verb /stɪtʃ/

stitch

幸福

Meaning

to sew with needle and thread; to join pieces of fabric

Example

She will stitch the torn dress carefully.

她无法掩饰她收到奖项时的幸福。

B2 adjective /ˈɡrædʒuˌeɪtɪd/

graduated

刻度 / 分级的

Meaning

Arranged in steps, levels, or stages; having completed a course of study and received a degree

Example

The scientist used a graduated cylinder to measure the liquid precisely.

科学家使用了一个刻度量筒来精确地测量液体。

B2 noun /ˈkæp.ʃən/

caption

说明文字

Meaning

a brief explanation or description accompanying an illustration or photograph

Example

The caption under the photo explained who the people were.

照片下方的说明文字解释了那些人是谁。

B2 adjective /pəˈluː.tɪd/

polluted

污染的

Meaning

Contaminated with harmful or poisonous substances.

Example

Polluted air causes severe health problems.

污染的空气导致严重的健康问题。

B2 verb /blʌʃ/

blush

脸红

Meaning

to become red in the face due to embarrassment or shyness

Example

She blushed when he complimented her.

她在他夸奖她时脸红了。

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 noun /dɪˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

determination

决心

Meaning

Firmness of purpose; the quality of being determined; resolve.

Example

His determination to succeed was unwavering.

他为了成功的决心坚定不移。

B2 noun /kənˌtɪn.juˈeɪ.ʃən/

continuation

延续

Meaning

the action of carrying something on over time; extension

Example

The continuation of the series was announced after the finale.

系列的延续在结局后宣布。

B2 noun /ˈaʊt.breɪk/

Out-break

爆发

Meaning

a sudden occurrence or eruption of something, especially disease or violence

Example

The outbreak of flu affected many students in the school.

流感的爆发影响了学校的许多学生。

B2 noun /ˈbrɛkdaʊn/

breakdown

故障

Meaning

a failure or collapse of a system or machinery

Example

The car had a breakdown on the highway.

车子在高速公路上发生了故障。

B2 noun /ˈkaʊn.tər/

counter

柜台

Meaning

a flat surface in a shop, bank, or kitchen where transactions or work are done

Example

The cashier stood behind the counter.

收银员站在柜台后面。

B2 noun /ˈfræɡ.mənt/

Fragment

碎片; 片段;

Meaning

a small part broken or separated off something; an incomplete or isolated portion

Example

Archaeologists found fragments of ancient pottery buried in the soil.

考古学家在土壤中发现了古代陶器的碎片。

B2 verb, noun /stɔːl/

stall

停下, 小摊

Meaning

to stop or cause to stop temporarily; a small shop or stand

Example

The car stalled on the way to the office.

车子在去办公室的路上停了下来。

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 noun /ˈtoʊ.kən/

token

象征 / 代币

Meaning

A symbol or object that represents something, often given as a sign of appreciation or as a substitute for money.

Example

She gave him a small gift as a token of gratitude.

她给了他一份小礼物，作为感谢的象征。

B2 adverb /ɪˈsɛnʃəli/

essentially

本质上

Meaning

Used to emphasize the basic or fundamental nature of something.

Example

The two plans are essentially the same.

这两个计划本质上是相同的。

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 noun ɪnˈhɑːns.mənt

enhancement

增强

Meaning

An increase or improvement in quality, value, or extent.

Example

Enhancement of education quality is vital.

教育质量的提升至关重要。

B2 verb ˈtrænsfɔːrm

transform

转变

Meaning

To change in form, appearance, or structure; metamorphose.

Example

Volunteering can transform lives and communities.

志愿服务可以转变生活和社区。

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 /praɪm/

prime

首要的, 重要的

Meaning

Of the best quality; most important; peak condition.

Example

She is in the prime of her career.

她处于事业的巅峰时刻。

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 noun, verb /ˈdɪskɔːrs/

discourse

讲座, 辩论

Meaning

Written or spoken communication or debate.

Example

The professor gave a discourse on ancient philosophy.

教授进行了关于古代哲学的讲座。

B2 noun /ˌaʊtˈsaɪdə(r)/

outsider

局外人

Meaning

a person who is not accepted as a member of a particular group or community

Example

As a new student, she often felt like an outsider at school.

作为新生，她常常觉得自己在学校是个局外人。

B2 noun/verb /bʌst/

bust

Meaning

As a noun: A sculpture of a person's head, shoulders, and chest; As a verb: To break, smash, or arrest.

Example

The police busted the gang last night.

B2 adjective /ˈhevənli/

Heavenly

天上的; 神圣的; 美味的

Meaning

relating to heaven; extremely pleasant or beautiful

Example

The chocolate cake had a heavenly taste that melted in my mouth.

巧克力蛋糕有一种天上的味道，在我口中融化了。

B2 noun/verb /preɪ/

prey

Meaning

an animal hunted by another for food; to hunt and feed on

Example

Lions prey on zebras in the wild.

B2 adjective /ʌn.rɪˈleɪ.tɪd/

Unrelated

无关的; 不相关

Meaning

having no connection or relationship; not connected by family ties

Example

The two incidents were completely unrelated to each other.

这两个事件完全无关。

B2 noun /əˈkjuːzd/

accused

被告

Meaning

a person who has been charged with a crime

Example

The accused pleaded not guilty in court.

被告在法庭上表示无罪。

B2 adjective /rɪˈɡret.ə.bəl/

Regrettable

令人遗憾的; 不幸的; 可惜的

Meaning

causing or deserving regret; unfortunate; deplorable

Example

It is regrettable that so many talented people left the company.

很遗憾这么多有才华的人离开了公司。

B2 noun /bʌd/

Bud

花苞

Meaning

An undeveloped or immature flower before it opens

Example

The rose bud will bloom into a beautiful flower in a few days.

玫瑰花苞将在几天内绽放成一朵美丽的花。

B2 verb, noun /ˈkɒntɛst/

contest

竞赛, 挑战

Meaning

verb: to compete or challenge; noun: a competition or dispute

Example

She decided to contest the election against the incumbent.

她决定挑战现任者的选举。

B2 noun /braʊ/

brow

额头

Meaning

the part of the face above the eyes; forehead

Example

She wiped the sweat from her brow.

她擦去了额头上的汗水。

B2 noun /ˈreɪn.dʒər/

ranger

巡护员

Meaning

A person responsible for protecting and managing forests, parks, or natural areas.

Example

The park ranger guided the tourists through the forest trail.

公园巡护员带领游客走过森林小道。

B2 verb /stæk/

stack

Meaning

to arrange things in a neat pile or one on top of another

Example

He stacked the books neatly on the shelf.

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 noun /ˈwaɪnəri/

winery

酿酒厂

Meaning

a place where wine is made

Example

They visited a famous winery in France.

他们参观了法国的一家著名酒厂。

B2 noun /ʃɪt/

shit

屎

Meaning

a vulgar term for feces or excrement

Example

The dog made a mess by leaving its shit on the floor.

狗在地板上留下了它的屎，弄得一团糟。

B2 adjective ˌsɪm.əlˈteɪ.ni.əs

simultaneous

同时

Meaning

Occurring, operating, or done at the same time.

Example

Simultaneous crop failures affect global food supply.

同时的作物失败影响全球食品供应。

B2 noun /ˈwɔːfeər/

Warfare

战争

Meaning

armed conflict between different countries or groups; the activity of fighting a war

Example

Modern warfare involves advanced technology and strategic planning.

现代战争涉及先进的技术和战略规划。

B2 noun /kənˈdʒʌŋkʃən/

conjunction

连词

Meaning

a word used to connect clauses or sentences, or to coordinate words

Example

The words 'and' and 'but' are common conjunctions.

'和' 和 '但是' 是常见的连词。

B2 adjective /leɪm/

Lame

跛; 残疾

Meaning

unable to walk normally because of an injury or illness affecting the leg or foot; weak and unconvincing

Example

The injured horse was lame and couldn't walk properly.

受伤的马跛行，不能正常行走。

B2 verb /ˈkærəktəraɪz/

characterize

Meaning

to describe or portray the distinctive features or qualities of someone or something

Example

The author characterizes the hero as brave and selfless.

B2 noun /kənˈsɪstənsi/

consistency

一致性, 连贯性

Meaning

The quality of always behaving or performing in a similar way; uniformity.

Example

Consistency in quality is key to customer satisfaction.

质量的一致性是客户满意的关键。

B2 noun /əˈfɛns/

offense

犯罪

Meaning

an illegal act; a crime

Example

The offense was committed in broad daylight.

这个犯罪是在白天犯下的。

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 noun /ˈræŋkɪŋ/

ranking

排名

Meaning

a position in a list or hierarchy, especially in terms of performance or importance

Example

His ranking in the competition improved after each round.

他在比赛中的排名在每一轮之后都有所提高。

B2 noun ˈbleɪzə

blazer

西装外套

Meaning

A coloured jacket worn by members of a club, team, or school as part of a uniform.

Example

He looked sharp in his navy blue blazer at the event.

他在活动中穿着海军蓝色的西装外套，看起来很时尚。

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 /əˈlaɪd/

Allied

盟友; 联合; 关联

Meaning

joined by agreement or treaty; associated; connected

Example

The allied forces worked together during the war.

同盟军在战争期间一起工作。

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 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 adverb /ˈmen.tə.li/

Mentally

心理上

Meaning

relating to the mind; in terms of mental processes

Example

She was mentally preparing herself for the exam.

她正在为考试做心理准备。

B2 adjective /ɪkˈstræv.ə.ɡənt/

Extravagant

奢华

Meaning

spending much more than is necessary; wasteful; lacking restraint in spending

Example

His extravagant lifestyle included expensive cars and luxury vacations.

他奢华的生活方式包括昂贵的汽车和奢华的度假。

B2 noun /ˈproʊtəkɔːl/

protocol

协议

Meaning

an official procedure or system of rules

Example

The security team followed strict protocol during the event.

安全团队在活动期间遵循了严格的协议。