B2 noun /ˈkænjən/

canyon

峡谷

Meaning

A deep gorge, typically one with a river flowing through it.

Example

The Colorado River carved the Grand Canyon over millions of years.

科罗拉多河在数百万年间雕刻了大峡谷。

B2 adjective /bliːk/

bleak

阴郁的

Meaning

cold, miserable, or without hope

Example

The future seemed bleak after the economic downturn.

经济衰退后，未来显得阴郁。

B2 verb /rɪˈfreʃ/

refresh

使清新

Meaning

to make fresh again; to restore energy

Example

A cold drink refreshes me on hot days.

冷饮在炎热的日子里让我感到清爽。

B2 noun /ˈspɔːrtsmən/

sportsman

运动员

Meaning

A person who is skilled in sports or enjoys participating in athletic activities.

Example

He is a true sportsman, always fair and respectful to his opponents.

他是一个真正的运动员，总是对对手公平和尊重。

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 /ræntʃ/

ranch

牧场

Meaning

a large farm where animals such as cattle or sheep are raised

Example

They own a huge cattle ranch in Texas.

他们在德克萨斯州拥有一个巨大的牧场。

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 /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 /ˈdʒʊəri/

jury

陪审团

Meaning

a group of people sworn to give a verdict in a legal case based on the evidence

Example

The jury found him guilty of the crime.

陪审团裁定他犯有罪行。

B2 verb /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/

distinguish

区分

Meaning

to recognize or show the differences between two or more things; to set apart as different

Example

It can be difficult to distinguish between truth and rumor.

区分真相和谣言可能很困难。

B2 noun məˈtæb.əl.ɪ.zəm

metabolism

代谢

Meaning

The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.

Example

Exercise boosts metabolism and burns calories.

锻炼能提高代谢并燃烧卡路里。

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 /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 /ˈmɪstʃɪvəs/

Mischievous

顽皮的; 淘气的; 调皮的

Meaning

playfully naughty; causing minor trouble; impish

Example

The mischievous child hid his sister's favorite toy.

顽皮的孩子把他姐姐最喜欢的玩具藏了起来。

B2 noun /ɡriːn ˈtʃɪl.i/

Green Chili

青辣椒

Meaning

unripe chili pepper that is green in color and has a spicy taste

Example

She added chopped green chili to the salad for extra heat.

她将切好的青椒加到沙拉中，以增加辣味。

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 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 adjective ˌtek.nəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl

technological

技术的

Meaning

Relating to or involving technology, especially scientific technology.

Example

Technological advancements enable futuristic projects.

技术进步使未来的项目成为可能。

B2 adjective ˈstrʌktʃərd

structured

结构化

Meaning

Having a clear organization or framework; systematically arranged.

Example

A structured execution plan is crucial for success.

一个结构化的执行计划对于成功至关重要。

B2 verb /əˈweɪt/

await

等待

Meaning

to wait for someone or something; to expect

Example

We await your response with great anticipation.

我们满怀期待地等待你的回应。

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 adjective /ˈlɪt.ər.ət/

Literate

文盲; 有教育的; 受过良好教育的

Meaning

able to read and write; educated; well-educated

Example

She is a very literate person who reads extensively.

她是一个非常有文化的人，广泛阅读。

B2 adjective /ˈfɛmənɪn/

feminine

女性的

Meaning

having qualities traditionally associated with women; feminine in nature

Example

She has a very feminine style of dressing.

她有非常女性化的穿衣风格。

B2 adjective /ˈdʒuːɪʃ/

jewish

幸福

Meaning

relating to Jews or Judaism

Example

They celebrate Jewish festivals every year.

她收到奖项时无法掩饰她的幸福。

B2 noun /ˈfrɛʃnəs/

freshness

新鲜感

Meaning

The quality of being new, clean, and full of energy.

Example

The freshness of the morning air made everyone feel alive.

早晨的清新空气让每个人都感觉活力十足。

B2 noun əˌpriː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən

appreciation

增值

Meaning

An increase in the value of an asset over time.

Example

Real estate properties often experience appreciation over time.

房地产通常随着时间的推移而增值。

B2 noun /ˈkʊk.uː/

Cuckoo

布谷鸟

Meaning

a bird known for its distinctive call and for laying eggs in other birds' nests

Example

We heard the cuckoo calling from the forest early in the morning.

我们在清晨听到了从森林传来的布谷鸟的叫声。

B2 noun /ˈsɛm.ɪ.nɑːr/

seminar

研讨会

Meaning

A meeting for discussion or training, especially in an academic setting.

Example

The professor invited all students to attend the seminar on climate change.

教授邀请所有学生参加关于气候变化的研讨会。

B2 noun /ˌbɛnɪˈfɪʃəri/

beneficiary

受益人

Meaning

a person who receives something, especially money or property, from a will or insurance policy

Example

She is the sole beneficiary of her father’s estate.

她是她父亲遗产的唯一受益人。

B2 verb /skwɒʃ/

squash

压扁

Meaning

to crush or squeeze something with force so that it becomes flat or broken

Example

She accidentally squashed the bug with her shoe.

她不小心用鞋子压死了虫子。

B2 noun ˌrɛstəˈreɪʃən

restoration

修复

Meaning

The process of returning something to its former condition.

Example

The restoration of the forest began after decades of neglect.

森林的修复开始于数十年的忽视之后。

B2 noun /wɪðˈdrɔːəl/

withdrawal

提款

Meaning

the act of taking something back or removing oneself from a situation

Example

He made a withdrawal of $500 from his bank account.

他从银行账户提取了500美元。

B2 noun /ˈkwɪə.ri/

Query

查询; 问题;

Meaning

a question or inquiry; a request for information

Example

I have a query about the new policy changes in the company.

我有一个关于公司新政策变化的查询。

B2 verb, noun /dɒn/

don

穿上 / 领袖

Meaning

to put on (an article of clothing); also used as a title for a respected person

Example

She donned her coat before leaving.

她在离开前穿上了外套。

B2 verb /ɪnˈdjuːs/

induce

引起

Meaning

to cause or persuade someone to do something; to bring about a result

Example

The doctor induced sleep with a mild sedative.

医生用轻度镇静剂引起了睡眠。

B2 noun /ˈek.oʊ/

Echo

回声; 回响

Meaning

a sound that is reflected back; a repetition or imitation

Example

His voice created a clear echo in the empty cathedral.

他的声音在空荡的教堂里产生了清晰的回声。

B2 verb /ˈfæs.ɪ.neɪt/

fascinate

迷住

Meaning

to attract and hold the attention of someone; to charm or captivate

Example

The magician's performance fascinated the audience.

魔术师的表演吸引了观众。

B2 noun ˌɪn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən

installation

安装

Meaning

The action or process of installing someone or something, or of being installed.

Example

The installation of the submarine cable is almost complete.

海底电缆的安装几乎完成。

B2 noun /ˈdiː.lɪŋ/

Dealing

交易; 对待; 事务处理

Meaning

business transactions; the way of treating people or handling situations

Example

His fair dealing with customers earned him an excellent reputation.

他与客户的公平交易为他赢得了极好的声誉。

B2 adjective /ˌprɛzɪˈdɛnʃəl/

presidential

总统的

Meaning

relating to a president or presidency

Example

The presidential election is scheduled for next month.

总统选举定于下个月举行。

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 noun /əˈroʊmə/

aroma

香味

Meaning

A pleasant, distinctive smell.

Example

The aroma of freshly baked bread filled the kitchen.

新鲜烤制的面包的香味弥漫在厨房里。

B2 noun prəˈtæɡənɪst

protagonist

主角

Meaning

The leading character or one of the major characters in a drama, movie, novel, or other fictional text.

Example

Charles Darnay is one of the protagonists of the story.

查尔斯·达尔内是故事中的主角之一。

B2 noun /ˈbroʊ.kər/

Broker

经纪人

Meaning

a person who buys and sells goods or assets for others; an intermediary

Example

The stock broker helped me invest my money wisely.

股票经纪人帮助我明智地投资我的钱。

B2 noun /ɪnˌtɜːrprəˈteɪʃən/

interpretation

解释

Meaning

the action of explaining the meaning of something

Example

The teacher gave her own interpretation of the poem.

老师给出了她对这首诗的解释。

B2 noun /ˈsʌfərɪŋ/

suffering

痛苦

Meaning

the state of undergoing pain, distress, or hardship

Example

They tried to relieve his suffering with medicine.

他们试图用药物减轻他的痛苦。

B2 adjective /ˈɡreɪ.ʃəs/

Gracious

和蔼的; 礼貌的; 慷慨的;

Meaning

kind; courteous; generous;

Example

She was very gracious and thanked everyone for their help.

她非常和蔼，并感谢所有人的帮助。

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 noun ɪˈroʊʒən

erosion

侵蚀

Meaning

The gradual destruction or diminishing of something.

Example

Power struggles often lead to the erosion of humanity.

权力斗争往往导致人类的侵蚀。

B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈɛstɪmeɪt/

underestimate

低估

Meaning

To judge something as less important or smaller than it really is.

Example

Never underestimate the power of teamwork.

永远不要低估团队合作的力量。

B2 noun /ˈsʌm.ɪt/

summit

高峰会议

Meaning

A high-level meeting between leaders, especially of governments; a conference.

Example

The summit addressed pressing global issues.

高峰会议讨论了紧迫的全球问题。

B2 adjective /ˈplɛʒərəbl/

pleasurable

令人愉快的, 令人高兴的

Meaning

giving pleasure or enjoyment

Example

Reading a good book is a pleasurable activity.

读一本好书是一项令人愉快的活动。

B2 noun /fɪˈzɪʃən/

physician

医生

Meaning

a person qualified to practice medicine; a doctor

Example

The physician prescribed some medicine to treat the condition.

医生开了一些药物来治疗这种病情。

B2 noun /ɔːˈræŋ.ʊˌtæŋ/

Orang-Outang

猩猩

Meaning

a large arboreal ape with long reddish hair, long arms, and hooked hands and feet, native to Borneo and Sumatra

Example

The orangutan swings gracefully through the forest canopy.

猩猩优雅地穿越森林的树冠。

B2 verb /əˈpɔɪnt/

appoint

任命

Meaning

to choose someone for a job or position

Example

The board will appoint a new director.

董事会将任命一位新董事。

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 /haɪˈdreɪʃən/

hydration

将足够的液体提供给身体组织的过程。

Meaning

The process of providing an adequate amount of liquid to bodily tissues.

Example

Proper hydration is essential for maintaining body functions.

适当的水合作用对于维持身体功能至关重要。

B2 adjective /rɪˈzɜːrvd/

Reserved

内向的; 保守的

Meaning

slow to reveal emotion or opinions; restrained in manner

Example

She is quite reserved and doesn't talk much in meetings.

她相当内向，在会议中很少讲话。

B2 adjective /ˈbʌmpi/

Bumpy

崎岖不平的；颠簸的

Meaning

having an uneven surface; rough; jolting

Example

The bumpy road made the car ride very uncomfortable.

颠簸的路让汽车的行驶变得非常不舒服。

B2 adjective /prəˈpoʊzd/

proposed

提议的

Meaning

suggested or put forward for consideration or discussion

Example

The proposed changes will improve the system.

提议的变更将改善系统。

B2 verb /ɪnˈhæbɪt/

inhabit

栖息

Meaning

to live in; to occupy as a dwelling

Example

Many animals inhabit the forest.

许多动物栖息在森林中。

B2 verb /ˈvɒmɪt/

vomit

呕吐

Meaning

to bring up food from the stomach through the mouth; to be sick

Example

The patient began to vomit after taking the medication.

病人在服药后开始呕吐。

B2 adjective /ˈmaɪti/

mighty

强大的

Meaning

having great power or strength; very strong or impressive

Example

The mighty river flows through the heart of the country.

这条强大的河流穿过国家的中心。

B2 verb /ˈbraɪtən/

brighten

使明亮

Meaning

to make something lighter or more colorful; to improve mood or make happier

Example

A few kind words can brighten someone's day.

几句善意的话可以让人的一天变得明亮。

B2 verb /ˌriːkriˈeɪt/

recreate

重新创建

Meaning

to create or produce something again, especially a new version of something lost or destroyed

Example

The team recreated the lost dataset from backups.

团队从备份中重新创建了丢失的数据集。

B2 noun /ˈmeɪər/

mayor

市长

Meaning

The elected head of a city, town, or municipality.

Example

The mayor announced a new policy to improve public transport.

市长宣布了一项新政策，以改善公共交通。

B2 verb /kəmˈpɛl/

compel

强迫

Meaning

To force or drive someone to do something.

Example

The law compels citizens to pay taxes.

法律强迫公民缴纳税款。

B2 noun /rek/

Wreck

破坏; 残骸;

Meaning

the destruction or disabling of a ship or vehicle; something that has been badly damaged or destroyed

Example

The car wreck blocked the highway for hours.

汽车事故封锁了高速公路好几个小时。

B2 verb /əˈkweɪnt/

acquaint

使熟悉

Meaning

to make someone familiar with something; to inform or introduce

Example

Please acquaint yourself with the safety guidelines before operating the machine.

请在操作机器前，熟悉安全指导原则。

B2 noun /ˈskriːnɪŋ/

screening

筛查或放映

Meaning

the act of examining or testing people to detect disease or evaluate suitability; a showing of a movie or program

Example

The hospital offered free health screening for all employees.

医院为所有员工提供了免费的健康筛查。

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 verb /dɪˈtekt/

detect

检测

Meaning

to discover or identify the presence or existence of something; to notice something that is not immediately obvious

Example

The security system can detect movement in the building.

安全系统可以检测到建筑物内的运动。

B2 verb /kənˈstreɪn/

constrain

限制

Meaning

to limit or restrict someone or something; to force or compel

Example

The new regulations constrain businesses from polluting the environment.

新规定限制企业不允许污染环境。

B2 noun /rɪˈfreʃ.mənt/

Refreshment

茶点

Meaning

food and drink that is served as a light meal; something that refreshes

Example

We served light refreshments after the meeting.

我们在会议后提供了轻便的茶点。

B2 adverb /pəˈtɛnʃəli/

potentially

潜在地

Meaning

with the possibility of becoming something in the future

Example

This project is potentially a huge success.

这个项目潜在地可能是一个巨大的成功。

B2 adjective ˈwaɪdspred

widespread

广泛

Meaning

Found or distributed over a large area or number of people.

Example

The effects of climate change are widespread across the globe.

气候变化的影响在全球范围内广泛存在。

B2 noun /buːˈtiːk/

boutique

时尚店

Meaning

a small shop that sells fashionable clothes or accessories

Example

She bought a beautiful dress from a boutique downtown.

她在市中心的时尚店里买了一件漂亮的裙子。

B2 noun /diːd/

Deed

行为; 壮举; 法律文件;

Meaning

an action that is performed intentionally or consciously; a legal document showing ownership

Example

His heroic deed saved the child from drowning in the river.

他的英雄行为救了孩子免于在河里溺水。

B2 verb /ˈstrɛŋkθən/

strengthen

增强

Meaning

To make or become stronger.

Example

Communication can strengthen bonds between people.

沟通可以增强人们之间的联系。

B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈpeɪ/

overpay

支付过多

Meaning

To pay more than is necessary or reasonable.

Example

She realized she had overpaid for the concert tickets.

她意识到她为音乐会门票支付过多。

B2 noun ˈkærɪktər dɪˈvɛləpmənt

character development

角色发展

Meaning

The process of creating a believable character in fiction by giving the character depth and personality.

Example

The character development of Sydney Carton is profound.

悉尼·卡顿的角色发展深刻。

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 /ˈɡræfɪks/

graphics

图形

Meaning

visual images, designs, or drawings used to convey information or artistic expression

Example

The website uses stunning graphics to attract visitors.

该网站使用令人惊叹的图形来吸引访客。

B2 noun /brɪŋk/

brink

边缘

Meaning

The edge or point just before a significant event or change.

Example

The company was on the brink of bankruptcy.

公司处于破产的边缘。

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 /ˈmiː.nɪŋ.ləs/

Meaningless

毫无意义; 没有目的; 无意义

Meaning

without purpose; having no significance; pointless

Example

The data became meaningless without proper context.

数据在没有适当背景的情况下变得毫无意义。

B2 adjective ˈel.ɪ.dʒə.bəl

eligible

有资格的

Meaning

Having the right to do or obtain something through satisfaction of the appropriate conditions.

Example

Only eligible candidates are considered for appointments.

只有有资格的候选人才会被考虑任命。

B2 noun /ˈʃeɪndʒ ˈmænɪdʒmənt/

change management

变革管理

Meaning

The discipline that guides how we prepare, equip and support individuals, teams and organizations in making organizational change.

Example

Change management ensures smooth transitions.

变革管理确保平稳过渡。

B2 noun /dʌv/

Dove

鸽子

Meaning

a small, gentle bird with soft cooing sounds, often white and symbolizing peace

Example

The white dove flew peacefully across the blue sky.

白鸽平静地飞翔在蓝天上。

B2 noun /ˈməʊtərɪst/

motorist

驾驶员

Meaning

a person who drives a motor vehicle, especially a car or motorcycle

Example

The motorist stopped to help after seeing the accident on the highway.

驾驶员在高速公路上看到事故后停下来帮忙。

B2 noun ˈme.trɪks

metrics

度量标准

Meaning

A system or standard of measurement; a set of numbers that give information about a particular process or activity.

Example

Metrics are crucial for evaluating performance.

度量标准对于评估绩效至关重要。

B2 adjective /ˈɛəri/

airy

通风的

Meaning

Spacious and well-ventilated; light and breezy.

Example

The new apartment is bright and airy.

这间新公寓明亮且通风。

B2 noun /ˈlænd.lɔːrd/

Landlord

房东

Meaning

a man who rents out land, a building, or accommodation; a male property owner

Example

The landlord agreed to fix the broken heating system before winter arrived.

房东同意在冬天到来之前修理坏掉的暖气系统。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈseɪn/

insane

疯狂

Meaning

mentally ill; extremely foolish or unreasonable

Example

The idea of jumping off the cliff seemed insane.

从悬崖上跳下的想法显得疯狂。

B2 noun /ˈbev.ər.ɪdʒ/

Beverage

饮料

Meaning

a drink, especially one other than water

Example

Would you like a hot or cold beverage with your meal?

你想要和你的餐一起喝热的还是冷的饮料？

B2 noun /dɪˈvoʊ.ʃən/

Devotion

忠诚; 热情; 奉献

Meaning

love, loyalty, or enthusiasm for a person, activity, or cause

Example

Her devotion to helping others made her a beloved figure in the community.

她对帮助他人的忠诚使她成为社区中的一个受人爱戴的人物。

B2 adjective /pɪˈkjuː.li.ər/

Peculiar

奇怪的; 异常的; 稀有的

Meaning

strange or odd; unusual; belonging exclusively to

Example

She has a peculiar way of speaking.

她有一种奇怪的说话方式。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛnsətɪv/

insensitive

迟钝的

Meaning

Showing or feeling no concern for others' feelings.

Example

His insensitive comment hurt her deeply.

他迟钝的评论深深伤害了她。

B2 noun ˌɪntəˈlektʃuəlz

intellectuals

知识分子

Meaning

People possessing a highly developed intellect; scholars or academics.

Example

Intellectuals protested against the dominance.

知识分子反对霸权。

B2 adjective /stəˈtɪstɪkəl/

statistical

统计的

Meaning

relating to the use or analysis of numerical data

Example

The report provides statistical data about population growth.

报告提供了有关人口增长的统计数据。

B2 noun /ˈmɑːrkɪtˌpleɪs/

marketplace

市场

Meaning

a place where goods and services are bought and sold; an open area for trade

Example

The town's marketplace is crowded every Friday morning.

城市的市场每个星期五早上都很拥挤。

B2 adjective /ˈvɜː.bəl/

verbal

口头的，通过文字表达

Meaning

Relating to or in the form of words; spoken rather than written.

Example

Verbal communication is essential in most situations.

口头沟通在大多数情况下是必需的。

B2 noun ˈhɑːrvɪstɪŋ

harvesting

收获

Meaning

The process of gathering a ripe crop from the fields or collecting natural resources.

Example

Unregulated harvesting affects the biodiversity of oceans.

不受监管的收获影响着海洋的生物多样性。

Spiritual

精神的; 宗教的; 神圣的

Meaning

relating to the human spirit or soul; religious or sacred

Example

She found spiritual peace through meditation.

她通过冥想找到了精神的平静。

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。