B2 adjective /ˈkæθəlɪk/

catholic

天主教的

Meaning

Including a wide variety; all-embracing; relating to the Roman Catholic Church.

Example

She has catholic tastes in music, enjoying everything from jazz to opera.

她有天主教的音乐口味，从爵士乐到歌剧都喜欢。

B2 noun /ˈskaɪˌskreɪpər/

Skyscraper

摩天大楼

Meaning

a very tall building of many stories

Example

The new skyscraper dominates the city's skyline.

这座新的摩天大楼主导着城市的天际线。

B2 adjective/noun /ˈmaɪ.nər/

minor

微小 / 未成年

Meaning

less important, serious, or significant; a person under the legal age

Example

Luckily, the accident caused only minor injuries.

幸运的是，事故只造成了轻微伤害。

B2 verb /bɪˈfrɛnd/

befriend

交朋友

Meaning

to act as a friend to someone; to make friends with

Example

She befriended the new student at school.

她在学校与新学生成为了朋友。

B2 noun ˈpærəˌlɛlz

parallels

相似之处

Meaning

Similarities or comparisons between two different things or situations

Example

There are parallels between Japan's aging issues and Bangladesh's situation.

日本的老龄化问题和孟加拉国的情况之间存在相似之处。

B2 verb /ɪˈlɛkt/

elect

选举

Meaning

To choose someone for a position or office by voting.

Example

The citizens elected a new president.

公民选举了新总统。

B2 adjective /ˈmjuːtʃuəl/

Mutual

相互

Meaning

shared by two or more parties; reciprocal

Example

They have a mutual respect for each other.

他们彼此有相互尊重。

B2 noun /ˈbækɪŋ/

Backing

支持

Meaning

help or support; financial or material support

Example

The project received backing from several major investors.

该项目获得了多个主要投资者的支持。

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 adjective /ˌfjuːtʃəˈrɪstɪk/

futuristic

未来主义的

Meaning

Having or involving very modern technology or design that is advanced beyond what is currently available

Example

Futuristic technologies are transforming industries worldwide.

未来主义技术正在改变全球的行业。

B2 noun /səkˈsɛʃ.ən/

succession

生态演替

Meaning

The process of ecological change in which one community of organisms is gradually replaced by another.

Example

Forest succession occurs when old ecosystems are replaced by new ones.

森林演替发生在旧的生态系统被新的生态系统取代时。

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 adjective /ˈrɪɡ.ər.əs/

rigorous

严格

Meaning

Extremely thorough and demanding in analysis or practice.

Example

A rigorous study plan helps students achieve better results.

严格的学习计划帮助学生取得更好的成绩。

B2 adjective /əˈbrʌpt/

abrupt

突然

Meaning

Sudden or unexpected, often without warning.

Example

The car came to an abrupt stop in the middle of the road.

汽车在路中间急停。

B2 adjective /dɪsˈɡʌstɪd/

disgusted

厌恶的

Meaning

feeling a strong sense of dislike or revulsion

Example

She was disgusted by the way he treated the animals.

她对他对待动物的方式感到厌恶。

B2 noun /daɪˈnæmɪks/

dynamics

动态

Meaning

the forces or properties that stimulate growth, development, or change within a system or process

Example

The dynamics of the team changed after the new manager joined.

团队的动态在新经理加入后发生了变化。

B2 adjective ɪnˈdɪdʒɪnəs

indigenous

本土的

Meaning

Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.

Example

Indigenous plants are well adapted to the local environment.

本土植物很好地适应了当地环境。

B2 noun /əˈfens/

Offence

罪行; 侵犯法规

Meaning

a breach of law or rule; an annoyance or resentment

Example

Stealing is a serious offence punishable by law.

盗窃是严重的罪行，依法可追究。

B2 noun /lɔːntʃ/

Launch

快艇

Meaning

a large motorboat or a boat used to transport people and goods

Example

We took a launch to cross the river.

我们乘坐快艇穿越了河流。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈvɪz.ə.bəl/

Invisible

看不见的

Meaning

unable to be seen; not visible to the eye

Example

The bacteria are invisible without a microscope.

细菌在没有显微镜的情况下看不见。

B2 noun /kənˈvɪk.ʃən/

conviction

信念

Meaning

A firmly held belief or opinion.

Example

She spoke with conviction, making everyone believe her.

她充满信念地说话，使每个人都相信她。

B2 noun ˌbaɪ.oʊ.dɪˈvɝː.sə.t̬i

biodiversity

生物多样性

Meaning

The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

Example

Rainforests are home to immense biodiversity.

雨林是巨大的生物多样性的家园。

B2 verb /kənˈfes/

confess

承认

Meaning

to admit guilt or wrongdoing; to acknowledge

Example

He confessed his mistake to his teacher.

他向老师承认了自己的错误。

B2 noun /biːm/

beam

光束 / 横梁

Meaning

a ray or shaft of light; a long piece of wood or metal used to support weight

Example

A beam of sunlight entered through the window.

一束阳光穿过窗户。

B2 verb /ˌriː.kənˈsɪd.ər/

reconsider

重新考虑

Meaning

to think about something again, especially to change a decision or opinion

Example

She decided to reconsider her decision about moving abroad.

她决定重新考虑她关于移居国外的决定。

B2 noun /ˈmʊzlɪm/

muslim

穆斯林

Meaning

a follower of Islam

Example

He is a devout Muslim.

他是一个虔诚的穆斯林。

B2 adjective /dæmp/

damp

潮湿的

Meaning

slightly wet, often in an unpleasant way

Example

The room felt cold and damp after the rain.

下雨后，房间感觉又冷又潮湿。

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 noun /ˌtɜːrməˈnɑːlədʒi/

terminology

术语

Meaning

the set of technical or special words used in a particular subject

Example

Medical terminology can be difficult for new students to understand.

医学术语可能对新学生来说很难理解。

B2 adjective /ˈhɑːrtˌbreɪkɪŋ/

Heartbreaking

令人心碎的; 令人痛心的; 心碎的

Meaning

causing overwhelming distress; very sad or disappointing

Example

The documentary showed heartbreaking scenes of children in poverty.

纪录片展示了贫困中孩子们令人心碎的场景。

B2 noun /ˌvæk.sɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Vaccination

疫苗接种

Meaning

the process of giving a vaccine to a person or animal to protect them against a disease

Example

Children receive vaccination against measles at an early age.

孩子们在年轻时接种麻疹疫苗。

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 noun /ˈklʌstər/

cluster

串

Meaning

a group of similar things or people positioned close together

Example

The grapes grew in a tight cluster.

葡萄在一个紧密的串中生长。

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 noun /ˈklaɪ.mət əˌdæp.teɪ.ʃən/

climate adaptation

气候适应

Meaning

The process of adjusting to current or expected climate change and its effects.

Example

Climate adaptation ensures resilience to change.

气候适应确保了对变化的适应能力。

B2 noun ˌkɒn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən

constitution

宪法

Meaning

A body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state is governed.

Example

Constitutional reforms ensure equity.

宪法改革确保公平。

B2 noun /ˈwel.wɪʃ.ər/

Well-wisher

祝愿者

Meaning

a person who desires happiness or success for another

Example

Many well-wishers came to congratulate her on her graduation.

许多祝愿者来祝贺她毕业。

B2 noun /ˈset.əl.mənt/

Settlement

定居; 协议

Meaning

a place where people establish a community; an agreement that ends a dispute

Example

The early settlement was built near the river for easy access to water.

早期的定居点建在河边，方便取水。

B2 noun /ˈtɔːr.ment/

Torment

折磨; 痛苦

Meaning

severe physical or mental suffering; extreme pain or anguish

Example

The prisoner endured years of torment in solitary confinement.

囚犯在单独监禁中忍受了多年的折磨。

B2 noun /ˈtæk.tɪk/

Tactic

策略; 战术

Meaning

a plan or method for achieving something; a strategy used to accomplish a goal

Example

The coach used a new tactic to win the game.

教练使用了一种新的战术来赢得比赛。

B2 adjective /ʌnˌkənˈfɜːmd/

Unconfirmed

未确认; 未验证;

Meaning

not confirmed as true or definite; not verified or substantiated

Example

The report remains unconfirmed until we receive official verification.

报告在我们收到官方验证之前保持未确认状态。

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 /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 /ˈrɒbəɹi/

robbery

抢劫

Meaning

the crime of stealing from someone or somewhere using force or threat

Example

The police are investigating the robbery at the local store.

警方正在调查当地商店的抢劫事件。

B2 noun /ˈtuː.lɪp/

Tulip

郁金香

Meaning

a colorful spring flower with cup-shaped petals

Example

The red tulip bloomed beautifully in the garden.

红色的郁金香在花园里美丽地盛开。

B2 adjective kɒnˈtek.stju.əl

contextual

情境的

Meaning

Depending on or relating to the circumstances or setting; context-dependent.

Example

Contextual meaning changes depending on usage.

上下文意义根据使用情况而变化。

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 /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbəl/

Irresistible

不可抗拒的

Meaning

too attractive and tempting to be resisted; impossible to resist

Example

The chocolate cake was absolutely irresistible.

这块巧克力蛋糕简直让人无法抗拒。

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 verb /ɪnˈroʊl/

enroll

注册

Meaning

to officially join or register in a school, course, or organization

Example

He decided to enroll in a computer programming course.

他决定报名参加计算机编程课程。

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 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 verb baɪnd

bind

绑定

Meaning

To tie, fasten, or hold together securely.

Example

This force binds quarks together.

这个力量将夸克绑定在一起。

B2 noun əˈlaɪ.əns

alliance

联盟

Meaning

A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations.

Example

Global alliances promote environmental sustainability.

全球联盟促进环境可持续性。

B2 verb /prɪˈzɜːv/

preserve

保护

Meaning

to keep something in its original state; to protect from harm or decay

Example

We must preserve our natural environment.

我们必须保护我们的自然环境。

B2 noun daɪˈvɜːsɪti

diversity

多样性

Meaning

The state of being diverse; variety.

Example

Biodiversity promotes ecosystem stability and resilience.

生物多样性促进了生态系统的稳定性和恢复力。

B2 noun /tækˈseɪʃən/

taxation

税收

Meaning

The system of imposing and collecting taxes.

Example

Taxation is necessary for funding public services.

税收对于资助公共服务是必要的。

B2 noun /ˈɔːkʃən/

Auction

拍卖

Meaning

a public sale in which goods or property are sold to the highest bidder

Example

The antique furniture was sold at an auction last weekend.

古董家具在上周末的拍卖会上售出。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈfɪə.ri.ər/

inferior

低级的

Meaning

Of lower quality, rank, or status.

Example

This material is inferior to the one we used before.

这种材料比我们之前用的差。

B2 noun /ˈfreʃmən/

freshman

大一新生

Meaning

a first-year student at a high school, college, or university

Example

The freshman felt nervous on his first day at university.

大一新生在大学的第一天感到紧张。

B2 adjective /dɪˈprɛst/

depressed

沮喪

Meaning

Feeling very sad and without hope; in a state of unhappiness.

Example

She felt depressed after losing her job.

失去工作後，她感到沮喪。

B2 noun /ˈfɪlmˌmeɪkər/

film-maker

电影制作人

Meaning

A person who directs or produces films

Example

The film-maker received an award for his latest documentary.

电影制作人因他最新的纪录片获得了奖项。

B2 adverb /ˌɪndəˈrɛktli/

indirectly

间接地

Meaning

in a way that is not direct; through an intermediate means or influence

Example

The policy affected small businesses indirectly.

该政策间接地影响了小企业。

B2 noun /jɔːn/

Yawn

哈欠

Meaning

an involuntary opening of the mouth and inhalation of air due to tiredness or boredom

Example

She couldn't suppress a yawn during the boring lecture.

她在无聊的讲座中无法抑制哈欠。

B2 noun /ˈkruː.əl.ti/

Cruelty

残忍; 非人道的待遇; 导致疼痛的行为

Meaning

behavior that causes pain or suffering to others; the quality of being cruel

Example

The documentary exposed the cruelty of factory farming to animals.

纪录片揭示了工厂养殖对动物的残忍行为。

B2 noun /ˈdɛsɪməl/

decimal

十进制

Meaning

A number system based on 10; a number expressed in the base-10 system.

Example

The number 0.75 is a decimal.

数字0.75是一个十进制数。

B2 adjective /dɛns/

dense

密集的

Meaning

Closely compacted in substance; having parts crowded together.

Example

The forest was so dense that little sunlight reached the ground.

森林是如此密集，以至于只有很少的阳光照射到地面。

B2 noun /prəˈvaɪdər/

provider

供应商

Meaning

a person or thing that provides something.

Example

The service provider ensures that all customers receive timely support.

服务供应商确保所有客户及时获得支持。

B2 verb /flɪk/

flick

快速轻弹

Meaning

to move or cause to move with a sudden quick motion

Example

He flicked the switch to turn on the light.

他迅速地按下开关以打开灯。

B2 noun ˈfreɪm.wɜːks

frameworks

框架

Meaning

A basic structure underlying a system, concept, or text; an essential supporting structure.

Example

Frameworks define the basis of systems.

框架定义了系统的基础。

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 adverb /wɒtˈsəʊɛvər/

whatsoever

根本不

Meaning

used for emphasis after a negative statement to mean 'at all'

Example

She has no interest in the matter whatsoever.

她对这个问题一点兴趣都没有。

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 /rɪˈsɪp.i.ənt/

Recipient

接收者

Meaning

a person who receives something

Example

She was the recipient of the prestigious award.

她是这个著名奖项的接收者。

B2 adjective /ˈθɔːtfəl/

thoughtful

深思熟虑

Meaning

showing careful consideration or attention

Example

She gave a thoughtful response to every question asked.

她对每个问题都做出了深思熟虑的回答。

B2 adjective /ˈeɪ.li.ən/

alien

外星人

Meaning

Belonging to a foreign country or nation; extraterrestrial.

Example

The telescope is capable of detecting alien signals.

望远镜能够探测外星信号。

B2 noun /ˈtɜːr.naʊt/

turnout

出席人数

Meaning

the number of people who attend or participate in an event or activity

Example

The turnout at the rally was impressive, with thousands showing up.

集会的出席人数令人印象深刻，成千上万的人到场。

B2 verb /ɪkˈsploʊd/

explode

爆炸

Meaning

to burst or shatter violently and noisily as a result of rapid combustion or pressure

Example

The bomb exploded in the middle of the street.

炸弹在街中央爆炸了。

B2 noun, verb /ˈrætəl/

rattle

嘎啦作响；拨浪鼓

Meaning

to make a rapid series of short, sharp sounds; a device or object that makes such a sound

Example

The loose window began to rattle in the strong wind.

在强风中，松动的窗户嘎啦作响。

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/verb /skræp/

scrap

碎片 / 丢弃

Meaning

A small piece of something; to discard or get rid of something.

Example

He used a scrap of paper to jot down the number.

他用一小片纸写下了那个号码。

B2 noun /stɑːˈveɪ.ʃən/

Starvation

饥饿

Meaning

suffering or death caused by lack of food; extreme hunger

Example

Many people died of starvation during the famine.

许多人在饥荒期间死于饥饿。

B2 adverb /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪkli/

economically

经济地

Meaning

in a way that relates to economics or is efficient and not wasteful.

Example

The company is trying to operate more economically this year.

公司今年努力以更经济的方式运营。

B2 verb /ʌnˈfəʊld/

unfold

展开或打开

Meaning

to open or spread out something that was folded; to gradually reveal or develop

Example

She unfolded the letter carefully.

她小心地展开了信件。

B2 verb /ˈpiːtər/

peter

逐渐减弱

Meaning

to diminish gradually and come to an end; to fade or dwindle away

Example

The excitement of the event began to peter out after a few hours.

事件的兴奋感在几个小时后开始逐渐消退。

B2 verb /rɪˈzaɪd/

reside

居住

Meaning

to live or dwell in a particular place

Example

They reside in a large house near the river.

他们住在河边的一座大房子里。

B2 verb ˈsiːlɪŋ

sealing

封闭，密封

Meaning

The action of closing or blocking something to prevent entry or escape.

Example

Sealing cracks in the walls can prevent pests from entering.

密封墙壁上的裂缝可以防止害虫进入。

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 noun /ˈbɒt.əl.nek/

bottleneck

瓶颈

Meaning

Narrow path or obstruction, a place or situation where flow becomes slow.

Example

The narrow bridge is a major bottleneck during rush hour.

窄桥在高峰期间是一个瓶颈。

Meaning

An expression of opinions or explanations about an event, situation, or text.

Example

The professor's commentary on the novel was insightful.

教授对小说的评论非常有见地。

B2 verb ɪnˈvɛst.ɪŋ

investing

投资

Meaning

The act of putting money into financial schemes, shares, property, or a commercial venture with the expectation of achieving a profit.

Example

Investing in stocks can generate long-term wealth.

投资股票可以产生长期财富。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/

unchanging

不变的

Meaning

remaining the same over time; not changing

Example

Her love for her family was unchanging throughout the years.

她对家人的爱多年来始终不变。

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 adverb /wɛərˈbaɪ/

whereby

通过

Meaning

by which; because of which

Example

The company agreed to a contract whereby it would pay the penalty.

公司同意了一份合同，通过它将支付罚款。

B2 noun /ɡrɪp/

Grip

牢牢把握；握住；把手或抓手

Meaning

a firm hold or grasp; the power of holding something firmly; a handle or handhold

Example

The rock climber lost his grip and fell several feet before the safety rope caught him.

攀岩者失去握住，掉了好几英尺，直到安全绳把他抓住。

B2 adjective /ˈtræŋkwɪl/

tranquil

宁静

Meaning

Free from disturbance; calm and peaceful.

Example

A tranquil environment promotes relaxation and focus.

一个宁静的环境促进放松和集中注意力。

B2 verb /ɪɡˈzædʒəˌreɪt/

exaggerate

夸大

Meaning

to describe something as better, worse, or more important than it really is

Example

He tends to exaggerate his achievements.

他倾向于夸大自己的成就。

B2 noun /ˈrɪk.ʃɔː/

Rickshaw

人力车

Meaning

a light two-wheeled passenger vehicle drawn by one or more people

Example

We took a rickshaw to reach the busy marketplace.

我们乘坐人力车前往繁忙的市场。

B2 adjective /prəˈvɪʒənəl/

Provisional

临时

Meaning

arranged for the present; temporary; subject to later confirmation

Example

The provisional agreement will be reviewed next month.

临时协议将在下个月进行审查。

B2 adjective /ˈɪmɪnənt/

imminent

即将

Meaning

About to happen; likely to occur very soon.

Example

Dark clouds signaled that a storm was imminent.

乌云预示着暴风雨即将来临。

B2 noun /ˈaʊtˌfɪt/

outfit

服装

Meaning

A set of clothes worn together, often for a particular occasion.

Example

She wore a beautiful outfit to the party.

她穿了一套漂亮的服装去参加派对。

B2 noun ˈsʌbstɪˌtut

substitute

替代品

Meaning

A person or thing acting or serving in place of another.

Example

Money cannot be a substitute for genuine happiness.

钱不能成为真正幸福的替代品。

悲观主义

Meaning

A tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe the worst will happen.

Example

Her constant pessimism made it hard to stay optimistic.

她的悲观主义让保持乐观变得很困难。