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B2 verb /tʃænt/

chant

吟诵
Meaning
to sing or recite in a rhythmic way
Example
The monks chant prayers in the temple.
僧侣在寺庙里吟诵祈祷。
B2 noun /əˈmɛnəti/

amenity

便利设施
Meaning
a useful or pleasant facility or feature of a place
Example
The apartment has every amenity needed for comfortable living.
公寓里有所有必要的便利设施，供舒适生活使用。
B2 verb /kənˈfaɪd/

confide

Meaning
To tell someone about a secret or private matter while trusting them not to repeat it.
Example
He confided his worries to his best friend.
B2 noun /ˌiː.kəˈnɒm.ɪk ˈsɪs.təm/

economic system

经济系统
Meaning
The organized framework for production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services in society.
Example
Capitalism, socialism, and mixed economies are types of economic systems.
资本主义、社会主义和混合经济是经济系统的类型。
B2 verb /ɪkˈsɛl/

excel

表现突出
Meaning
to be exceptionally good at or proficient in an activity or subject
Example
She always tries to excel in her studies.
她总是尽力在学习中表现突出。
B2 adjective /ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ/

damaging

Meaning
causing harm or injury
Example
The storm caused damaging effects to the crops.
B2 adjective /səbˈstæn.ʃəl/

Substantial

实质的; 相当的; 重要的
Meaning
large in size, amount, or importance; considerable; significant
Example
There was a substantial increase in sales this quarter.
本季度销售量有了显著增加。
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 adjective /blænd/

bland

乏味
Meaning
lacking strong features, flavor, or character; dull or uninteresting
Example
The soup was too bland for my taste.
这汤对我的口味太乏味了。
B2 noun /ˈrʊki/

rookie

菜鸟
Meaning
a person who is new to an activity or organization; a beginner
Example
The rookie policeman made a few mistakes on his first day.
新警察在第一天犯了几次错误。
B2 verb /bɑːrk/

bark

吠叫
Meaning
to make a sharp sound like a dog; to speak angrily
Example
The dog barks at strangers.
狗对陌生人大叫。
B2 noun əˈsʌmp.ʃənz

assumptions

假设
Meaning
Things that are accepted as true or certain to happen, without proof.
Example
His assumptions about the project were completely wrong.
他对项目的假设完全错误。
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 /ˈɪdɪət/

idiot

白痴
Meaning
a person who acts in a way that is considered very stupid or foolish
Example
He acted like an idiot at the party last night.
他昨晚在派对上像个白痴一样表现。
B2 noun ˌnæv.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

navigation

导航
Meaning
The process or activity of accurately ascertaining one's position and planning and following a route.
Example
GPS technology has improved the navigation of self-driving cars.
GPS 技术改进了自动驾驶汽车的导航。
B2 noun /ˈkætəlɔːɡ/

catalog

目录
Meaning
a complete list of items, typically arranged systematically
Example
The library provides an online catalog of all available books.
图书馆提供所有可用书籍的在线目录。
B2 noun /ˌmɛdɪˈteɪʃən/

meditation

冥想
Meaning
The practice of focusing the mind to achieve calmness, clarity, or spiritual growth.
Example
She practices meditation every morning to start her day peacefully.
她每天早上练习冥想，开始她的平静一天。
B2 adjective /ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊə/

insecure

不安全的
Meaning
not confident or assured; uncertain and anxious
Example
She felt insecure about her performance in the exam.
她在考试中对自己的表现感到不安。
B2 noun /rʌst/

Rust

铁锈
Meaning
reddish-brown coating formed on iron or steel by oxidation; corrosion
Example
The old car was covered in rust after years of neglect.
那辆旧车在多年忽视之后被铁锈覆盖。
B2 adjective /ˈɪɡ.nər.ənt/

Ignorant

无知
Meaning
lacking knowledge or awareness; uninformed
Example
She was ignorant about the new technology trends.
她对新技术趋势一无所知。
B2 adverb /ˈleɪ.zɪ.li/

Lazily

懒洋洋地
Meaning
in a way that shows unwillingness to work or use energy; sluggishly
Example
He lazily stretched his arms and yawned in the morning.
他懒洋洋地伸展双臂，早晨打了个哈欠。
B2 adjective /əkˈsel.ə.reɪ.tɪd/

accelerated

加速的
Meaning
Happening or developing faster than usual.
Example
The project progressed at an accelerated pace.
该项目以加速的速度推进。
B2 noun ˌɪr.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

irrigation

灌溉
Meaning
The artificial application of water to land or soil.
Example
Irrigation systems improve crop yields in dry regions.
灌溉系统提高了干旱地区作物的产量。
B2 noun /ˈmʌs.tərd/

Mustard

芥末
Meaning
A pungent seed or condiment made from ground mustard seeds
Example
She added mustard seeds to the curry for extra flavor.
她将芥末种子加入咖喱中，以增添更多风味。
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 adjective ˈpeɪn.ləs

painless

无痛
Meaning
Not causing pain; involving little effort or stress.
Example
Modern methods ensure painless treatment.
现代方法确保无痛治疗。
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 /ˈkɜːrtiəs/

courteous

有礼貌的
Meaning
polite, respectful, or considerate in manner
Example
The staff at the hotel were very courteous to all guests.
酒店的员工对所有客人都非常有礼貌。
B2 verb /ˈhezɪteɪt/

hesitate

犹豫
Meaning
to pause before acting; to be uncertain about what to do
Example
Don't hesitate to ask for help.
不要犹豫，随时寻求帮助。
B2 noun /ˈvɜː.dɪkt/

verdict

Meaning
a decision made by a jury or judge in a court case
Example
The jury returned a guilty verdict after three hours of deliberation.
B2 adjective /ˈlɪb.ər.əl/

Liberal

自由的; 宽容的; 慷慨的; 思维进步的
Meaning
open-minded; tolerant; generous; progressive in thinking
Example
She has a liberal attitude towards different cultures and beliefs.
她对不同文化和信仰持有自由的态度。
B2 noun ˌdiː.fɒr.ɪˈsteɪ.ʃən

deforestation

森林砍伐
Meaning
The action of clearing a wide area of trees; the permanent destruction of forests in order to make the land available for other uses.
Example
Deforestation accelerates the loss of biodiversity.
森林砍伐加速了生物多样性的丧失。
B2 verb /ɡriːv/

grieve

悲伤
Meaning
To feel or cause deep sorrow, especially due to someone's death.
Example
She continues to grieve the loss of her best friend.
她继续为失去最好的朋友而悲伤。
B2 noun, verb /kloʊk/

cloak

披风
Meaning
a loose outer garment; to cover, hide, or disguise
Example
The spy cloaked his identity with a false name.
间谍用一个假名字掩藏了他的身份。
B2 verb /rɪˈkɔːl/

recall

回忆
Meaning
to bring (a memory, fact, or situation) back into one's mind
Example
I can't recall the last time we met.
我记不得我们上次见面是什么时候。
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 /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, adjective /prɪˈmɪər/ or /ˈpriːmiər/

premier

总理 / 主要
Meaning
the head of government in some countries; first in importance or rank
Example
The French premier addressed the nation.
法国总理向全国发表了讲话。
B2 adjective /ˈpreɪz.wɜː.ði/

Praiseworthy

值得赞扬
Meaning
deserving praise; commendable; admirable
Example
Her charitable work is truly praiseworthy.
她的慈善工作确实值得赞扬。
B2 noun əˈmend.mənts

amendments

修正案
Meaning
Changes or additions made to improve a text, law, or constitution.
Example
Amendments reflect evolving public needs.
修正案反映了不断发展的公共需求。
B2 adjective /ˈrɑː.ki/

Rocky

崎岖的; 不稳定的; 困难的
Meaning
full of rocks; unsteady; difficult
Example
The rocky path made hiking difficult for the tourists.
崎岖的小路让游客们的远足变得困难。
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 ɪnˈdev.ər

endeavor

努力
Meaning
An attempt to achieve a goal; a serious determined effort.
Example
The endeavor to innovate space tourism is ambitious.
创新太空旅游的努力是雄心勃勃的。
B2 noun /toʊl/

toll

过路费 / 损失
Meaning
A charge payable for using a road or bridge; also the extent of damage or suffering caused by something.
Example
The flood took a heavy toll on the village.
洪水对村庄造成了巨大的损失。
B2 verb /ˈstrʌɡlɪŋ/

struggling

挣扎
Meaning
Making forceful or violent efforts to get free of restraint or constriction; having difficulty achieving something.
Example
Many regions are struggling with economic recovery.
许多地区在经济复苏中挣扎。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈhɜːrt/

unhurt

毫发无损
Meaning
Not injured or harmed.
Example
She walked away from the accident unhurt.
她在事故中毫发无损。
B2 adverb /ˈdʌbli/

doubly

双重地
Meaning
in a twofold manner; to twice the degree
Example
She felt doubly fortunate after winning the prize and getting a promotion.
在赢得奖项并获得晋升后，她感到双倍幸运。
B2 noun /ˈaɪrəni/

irony

讽刺
Meaning
a situation that is strange or amusing because it is the opposite of what is expected; the use of words to convey the opposite meaning
Example
The irony of the situation was that the winner forgot his own prize.
这件事的讽刺在于，获胜者忘记了自己的奖品。
B2 noun, verb /ˈɑːrkaɪv/

archive

Meaning
A collection of historical documents or records; to store or preserve information for future use.
Example
The library decided to archive all the old manuscripts.
B2 adverb /ˈfɔːrməli/

formally

正式地
Meaning
in a formal or official manner; according to established rules or conventions
Example
The agreement was formally signed by both parties.
该协议已由双方正式签署。
B2 noun /ˈsleɪvəri/

slavery

Meaning
the system or state of being owned and forced to work for someone else
Example
Slavery was abolished in most countries in the 19th century.
B2 noun /ˈeɪkər/

acre

Meaning
a unit of land area equal to 4,840 square yards (about 4,047 square meters)
Example
The farmer owns five acres of fertile land.
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈwɛlm/

overwhelm

Meaning
to overpower someone emotionally or physically; to be too much to handle
Example
She was overwhelmed with gratitude after receiving the help.
B2 verb /fʊlˈfɪl/

fulfill

实现
Meaning
to complete or accomplish something, especially a task or promise
Example
He worked hard to fulfill his dreams.
他努力工作以实现自己的梦想。
B2 noun ˈtempəreri ˈsetlmənts

temporary settlements

临时定居点
Meaning
Short-term or provisional housing or living arrangements.
Example
Temporary settlements will aid lunar exploration.
临时定居点将有助于月球探索。
B2 adjective /ˈnoʊtɪsəbl/

noticeable

显著的
Meaning
Easily seen, observed, or recognized.
Example
There was a noticeable improvement in her performance.
她的表现有了显著的改善。
B2 verb kənˈdem

condemn

谴责
Meaning
To express complete disapproval of; to censure.
Example
The leaders condemned the actions as inhumane.
领导人谴责这些行为是非人道的。
B2 noun /ˈtrʌmpɪt/

Trumpet

喇叭
Meaning
a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; military signal instrument
Example
The soldier played the trumpet to signal the troops.
士兵吹响了喇叭，向部队发出信号。
B2 verb /ˈɛskɔrt/

escort

护送
Meaning
to accompany someone; to guide or protect while going somewhere
Example
The guard escorted the visitor to the office.
卫兵护送来访者到办公室。
B2 noun /ˈpæntri/

pantry

储藏室
Meaning
A small room or cupboard where food, dishes, and kitchen supplies are stored.
Example
She stocked the pantry with fresh groceries for the week.
她用新鲜的杂货为这周装满了储藏室。
B2 noun /bleɪd/

Blade

刀片
Meaning
a sharp flat cutting edge of a knife, sword, or tool
Example
The blade of the knife needs to be sharpened.
刀刃需要磨锐。
B2 verb /ˌdɪskəˈnɛkt/

disconnect

Meaning
to detach or separate from a connection or source
Example
Please disconnect the charger from the power outlet.
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 /ʌnˈkɒmən/

uncommon

不常见
Meaning
rare, unusual, or remarkable
Example
It is uncommon to see snow in this region.
在这个地区看到雪是不常见的。
B2 verb /ɪɡˈzɔːst/

exhaust

耗尽
Meaning
to tire out completely; to use up resources
Example
The long journey exhausted the children.
长时间的旅行耗尽了孩子们的精力。
B2 adjective ˌpriːhɪˈstɒrɪk

prehistoric

史前的, 在书面记录之前的时间
Meaning
Belonging to the time before written records.
Example
The prehistoric era was marked by the rise of early humans.
史前时代的特点是早期人类的崛起。
B2 noun ˈnɒv.əl.ti

novelty

新颖
Meaning
The quality of being new, original, or unusual; a new or unfamiliar thing or experience.
Example
The novelty of the invention attracted investors.
发明的新颖性吸引了投资者。
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 noun /ˌdɪsəˈpruːvəl/

disapproval

不赞成
Meaning
The expression of an unfavorable opinion or judgment
Example
Her parents showed clear disapproval of her decision to drop out of college.
她的父母对她辍学的决定表现出明显的不赞成。
B2 noun /ˈkwɔːtərˌbæk/

quarterback

四分卫
Meaning
the player who directs a team’s offense in American football
Example
The quarterback threw a perfect pass.
四分卫传了一个完美的传球。
B2 noun /dɪsˈkloʊʒər/

disclosure

披露
Meaning
the action of making something known or public
Example
The disclosure of the company's financial status was delayed.
公司财务状况的披露被延迟了。
B2 noun ˈhæb.ɪ.tæts

habitats

栖息地
Meaning
The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.
Example
Scientists envision habitats on the Moon.
科学家设想月球上的栖息地。
B2 adjective /ˈpæsɪv/

passive

被动; (语法) 被动语态
Meaning
not actively responding or participating; in grammar, denoting the voice in which the subject undergoes the action
Example
Instead of taking charge, he remained passive during the meeting.
他在会议中没有采取主导，而是保持被动。
B2 adverb /kənˈsɪstəntli/

consistently

持续地
Meaning
in a way that does not vary; regularly and dependably
Example
She has been performing consistently well in her studies.
她在学习中始终表现得很好。
B2 adverb /ˈsel.fɪʃ.li/

Selfishly

自私地
Meaning
in a selfish manner; caring only about oneself
Example
He selfishly took all the cookies.
他自私地拿走了所有饼干。
B2 noun /ˈruːlɪŋ/

ruling

裁决
Meaning
an official decision made by a judge or authority.
Example
The court’s ruling favored the defendant.
法院的裁决对被告有利。
B2 verb /ʌnˈkʌvə(r)/

uncover

揭示
Meaning
to reveal something that was hidden or secret
Example
The investigation uncovered new evidence.
调查揭示了新的证据。
B2 noun /spaʊs/

spouse

配偶
Meaning
a person's husband or wife
Example
Each employee may include their spouse in the health insurance plan.
每个员工可以将配偶纳入健康保险计划。
B2 noun /ˈspɛk.tə.kəl/

spectacle

景象
Meaning
An impressive display or performance for viewers.
Example
The fireworks created a breathtaking spectacle in the night sky.
烟花在夜空中创造了一个惊人的景象。
B2 noun /ˈdɔː.weɪ/

doorway

门口
Meaning
the space where a door opens into a room or building
Example
She stood in the doorway waiting for him to arrive.
她站在门口，等待他的到来。
B2 noun /ˈspaɪs bɒks/

Spice box

香料盒
Meaning
a container used to store various spices and seasonings
Example
She opened the spice box to find cumin for her curry.
她打开香料盒，找到了她咖喱所需的孜然。
B2 noun /dʒiːn/

gene

基因
Meaning
A unit of heredity in living organisms, transferred from parent to offspring, determining traits.
Example
Eye color is influenced by genes inherited from parents.
眼睛的颜色受从父母遗传的基因的影响。
B2 adjective /ˈɪn.tɪ.mət/

Intimate

亲密的; 私人的; 详细的知识
Meaning
close in friendship; private and personal; detailed knowledge
Example
They have an intimate friendship that has lasted for decades.
他们有一段持续数十年的亲密友谊。
B2 verb /rɒt/

rot

腐烂
Meaning
to decay or decompose; to become corrupt
Example
The fruit will rot if left in the sun.
水果如果暴露在阳光下会腐烂。
B2 noun /laɪm/

Lime

青柠
Meaning
a small green citrus fruit with acidic juice
Example
Add a slice of lime to your drink.
在你的饮料中加入一片青柠。
B2 noun ˌkʌl.tɪˈveɪ.ʃən

cultivation

耕作
Meaning
The practice of preparing and using land for crops or gardening; the action of improving or developing something.
Example
The cultivation of organic crops has increased worldwide.
有机作物的耕作在全球范围内增加了。
B2 noun /ˈen.ə.dʒi sɪˈkjʊə.rɪ.ti/

energy security

能源安全
Meaning
The reliable availability of energy sources at an affordable price for a nation or region.
Example
Energy security ensures consistent supply.
能源安全确保稳定的供应。
B2 noun /səˈraʊn.dɪŋz/

surroundings

周围环境
Meaning
The area around a person, place, or thing.
Example
She quickly adapted to her new surroundings.
她迅速适应了她的新环境。
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 verb /dwel/

dwell

居住
Meaning
to live in a place; to think about something for a long time
Example
They dwell in a small cottage by the lake.
他们住在湖边的一座小屋里。
B2 verb /ɪtʃ/

itch

瘙痒
Meaning
to feel an urge to scratch; to have a restless desire
Example
My skin itches from the mosquito bites.
我的皮肤因蚊子叮咬而发痒。
B2 noun /ˈθɪk.nəs/

thickness

厚度
Meaning
The measure of how thick or dense something is
Example
The thickness of the book made it hard to carry.
这本书的厚度使它难以携带。
B2 noun /prɔːn/

Prawn

对虾
Meaning
a large marine crustacean similar to shrimp but typically bigger
Example
The chef prepared delicious prawn curry with coconut milk.
厨师用椰奶做了美味的对虾咖喱。
B2 noun /ˈpoʊ.di.əm/

Podium

讲台
Meaning
a small platform on which a person may stand to be seen by an audience
Example
The winner stood on the podium to receive the gold medal.
获胜者站在讲台上领奖。
B2 noun /kəˈlɪʒ.ən/

Collision

碰撞; 冲突
Meaning
an instance of one moving object hitting violently against another; a conflict of opposing ideas or interests
Example
The collision between two cars caused a major traffic jam.
两辆车之间的碰撞造成了严重的交通堵塞。
B2 noun /ˌɛkskləˈmeɪʃən/

exclamation

感叹
Meaning
A sudden cry or remark expressing strong emotion or surprise.
Example
She let out an exclamation of joy when she heard the news.
当她听到这个消息时，她发出了喜悦的感叹。
B2 noun /ˌprɒpəˈzɪʃən/

proposition

提议, 计划
Meaning
A statement, idea, or plan put forward for consideration or discussion.
Example
The company made a business proposition to the investors.
公司向投资者提出了商业提议。
B2 noun, verb /ˈædvɜːrt/

advert

Meaning
(noun) a notice or announcement in a public medium promoting a product, service, or event; (verb) to refer to something in speaking or writing
Example
The company placed an advert in the newspaper for the new position.
B2 adjective /məˈtjʊr/

mature

成熟
Meaning
fully developed or grown, especially emotionally or intellectually
Example
She has become a mature and confident leader.
她已经成为一位成熟且自信的领导者。
B2 verb fəˈsɪl.ɪ.teɪt

facilitate

促进
Meaning
Make an action or process easier or more achievable; to help bring about.
Example
Good infrastructure facilitates economic growth.
良好的基础设施促进经济增长。
B2 noun əˈbʌndəns

abundance

丰富
Meaning
A very large quantity of something; plenty
Example
The abundance of vegetables in winter is remarkable.
冬天蔬菜的丰富程度令人惊讶。
B2 noun/verb /swɔːrm/

swarm

蜂群
Meaning
A large group of insects or people moving together.
Example
A swarm of bees surrounded the tree.
一群蜜蜂围绕着树。
B2 noun ˈbentʃ.mɑːk

benchmark

基准
Meaning
A standard or point of reference against which things may be compared or assessed.
Example
Sabah Al Ahmad Sea City sets a benchmark in sustainability.
萨巴赫·阿尔·艾哈迈德海港城市在可持续性方面设立了基准。
B2 adverb /ˈaʊər.li/

Hourly

每小时; 每小时发生或做的事; 持续
Meaning
every hour; happening or done each hour; continuously
Example
The weather report is updated hourly.
天气报告每小时更新一次。
B2 verb, noun /ɪkˈsplɔɪt/

exploit

Meaning
to make full use of and derive benefit from (a resource); to use someone unfairly for one’s own advantage
Example
The company was accused of exploiting child labor.
B2 adjective /səˈbɜːrbən/

suburban

郊区的
Meaning
relating to or characteristic of a suburb or the people living there
Example
They bought a house in a quiet suburban area.
他们在一个安静的郊区买了一栋房子。
B2 noun; adjective /ˌnɒnˈprɒfɪt/

non-profit

非营利的
Meaning
an organization that does not operate for profit and reinvests surplus to achieve social goals; not intended to make financial profit
Example
She works for a non-profit that provides free education to underprivileged children.
她在一个非营利组织工作，为弱势儿童提供免费教育。
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 /ˈmɒlɪkjuːl/

molecule

分子
Meaning
The smallest unit of a chemical compound that retains its chemical properties.
Example
A water molecule is made up of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.
一个水分子由两个氢原子和一个氧原子组成。
B2 noun /ˈraɪvəl/

Rival

竞争对手; 对手;
Meaning
a person or thing competing with another for the same objective or for superiority in the same field
Example
The two companies have been business rivals for decades.
这两家公司已经是商业竞争对手几十年了。
B2 verb /ˈkeɪtər/

cater

Meaning
To provide food, drinks, or services, usually for an event or group.
Example
The company catered the wedding reception.
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 verb /doʊz/

doze

打盹
Meaning
To sleep lightly for a short time.
Example
He dozed off while reading the book.
他在读书时打了个盹。
B2 noun rɪˈkruːt.mənt

recruitment

招聘
Meaning
The action of finding new people to join an organization or support a cause.
Example
Recruitment strengthens the workforce.
招聘增强了劳动力。
B2 noun /ˈpjʊə.rɪ.ti/

Purity

纯净; 清洁; 无污染
Meaning
the state of being pure; cleanness or freedom from contamination
Example
The purity of the mountain water was remarkable.
山水的纯净令人赞叹。
B2 adjective /ˈrɪdən/

ridden

充斥
Meaning
Full of or dominated by something unpleasant.
Example
The country was ridden with corruption.
这个国家充斥着腐败。
B2 noun /ˈrɔɪəlti/

royalty

皇室成员 / 特许权使用费 (作者收入)
Meaning
Members of a royal family or payment made to the owner of a patent, copyright, or natural resource.
Example
The author receives a royalty for every book sold.
作者从每本卖出的书中获得特许权使用费。
B2 verb /pɔːˈtreɪ/

portray

描绘
Meaning
to describe or represent something or someone in a work of art or literature
Example
The novel portrays a vivid picture of life in the countryside.
这部小说描绘了乡村生活的生动图景。
B2 verb /məˈnɪpjʊleɪt/

manipulate

操控
Meaning
to handle or control skillfully; to influence someone in a clever way
Example
She can manipulate the software to create stunning graphics.
她可以操控软件，创造出令人惊叹的图形。
B2 noun /ˈpɛzənt/

peasant

农民
Meaning
a poor farmer or agricultural laborer who owns or rents a small piece of land for cultivation
Example
The peasant worked hard in the fields from dawn to dusk.
农民从黎明到黄昏在田地里辛勤劳作。
B2 noun /ˌɑːrkiˈɑːlədʒi/

archaeology

考古学
Meaning
the study of human history and prehistory through excavation and analysis of artifacts, monuments, and other physical remains
Example
She studied archaeology to learn about ancient civilizations.
她学习考古学以了解古代文明。