B1 noun /ˈkwaɪər/

choir

合唱团

Meaning

An organized group of singers, typically performing in church services or concerts.

Example

The choir sang beautifully during the ceremony.

合唱团在仪式中唱得非常美丽。

B1 noun /ˈrɛntəl/

rental

租赁

Meaning

an arrangement in which something is rented, or the amount paid for renting

Example

The car rental was more expensive than we expected.

汽车租赁比我们预期的要贵。

B1 noun /vəˈraɪəti/

Variety

多样性; 种类

Meaning

the quality of being different or diverse; a number of things of the same general class that are distinct in character or quality

Example

The restaurant offers a wide variety of international dishes.

这家餐厅提供种类繁多的国际菜肴。

B1 noun /ˈbɜː.nɪŋ/

burning

燃烧

Meaning

The process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (typically) smoke.

Example

Burning garbage exacerbates air pollution.

燃烧垃圾加剧了空气污染。

B1 noun /ɪmˈprɛʃən/

impression

印象, 概念

Meaning

an idea, feeling, or opinion about something or someone

Example

The book gave me a good first impression.

这本书给我留下了很好的第一印象。

B1 noun /kəˌmjunɪˈkeɪʃən/

communication

沟通

Meaning

The act or process of using words, sounds, signs, or behaviors to express or exchange information or to express your ideas, thoughts, feelings, etc.

Example

Effective communication is crucial for any successful project.

有效的沟通对任何成功的项目都至关重要。

B1 noun /dʒʌdʒ/

Judge

法官; 裁判

Meaning

a public official appointed to decide cases in a law court; a person who decides the results of a competition

Example

The judge carefully reviewed all the evidence before making a decision.

法官在做出决定之前仔细审查了所有证据。

B1 noun ˈplænɪŋ

planning

规划

Meaning

The process of making plans for something; the control of urban development by a local government authority.

Example

Effective planning ensures better waste management.

有效的规划确保更好的废物管理。

B1 adverb /ˈθæŋkfəli/

thankfully

幸好

Meaning

used to express relief or gratitude

Example

Thankfully, she arrived just in time for the meeting.

幸好，她准时到达了会议。

B1 noun /ˌkænsəˈleɪʃən/

cancellation

取消

Meaning

the act of stopping something that was planned or scheduled; the act of nullifying or invalidating something

Example

The airline announced the cancellation of several flights due to bad weather.

由于恶劣天气，航空公司宣布了航班取消。

B1 noun /tʃɑːrt/

chart

图表

Meaning

a sheet of information in the form of a table, graph, or diagram

Example

The teacher used a chart to explain the statistics.

老师用图表来解释统计数据。

B1 noun /ˈseɪ.vɪŋz/

savings

储蓄

Meaning

Money that is saved, especially in a bank or official scheme for future use.

Example

Many people invest their savings in real estate.

许多人将他们的储蓄投资于房地产。

B1 adverb /əˈprɒk.sɪ.mət.li/

approximately

大约

Meaning

used to show that something is almost, but not completely, accurate or exact

Example

The journey takes approximately three hours.

这次旅行大约需要三小时。

B1 noun /əˈtæʧmənt/

attachment

依附

Meaning

a strong feeling of affection or connection

Example

The attachment he felt to his hometown was undeniable.

他对家乡的依附感是不可否认的。

B1 adjective /ˈfæʃənəbəl/

fashionable

时尚的

Meaning

Following the latest styles or trends in clothing, behavior, or ideas

Example

She always wears fashionable clothes to every party.

她总是在每个派对上穿时尚的衣服。

B1 preposition, adverb, adjective /ˌʌndərˈniːθ/

underneath

在……下面

Meaning

Located directly below or beneath something

Example

The keys were hidden underneath the pile of papers.

钥匙被隐藏在那堆文件下面。

B1 verb /slɪp/

slip

滑倒

Meaning

to lose balance or fall while moving, or to accidentally slide from a position

Example

She slipped on the wet floor and fell.

她在湿滑的地板上滑倒了。

B1 adverb /ˈkɒmənli/

commonly

通常

Meaning

usually or by most people

Example

This phrase is commonly used in everyday speech.

这个短语通常在日常语言中使用。

B1 noun /frʌˈstreɪʃən/

frustration

挫折

Meaning

The feeling of being upset or annoyed due to inability to achieve something.

Example

He felt deep frustration when his plans failed.

当他的计划失败时，他感到深深的挫折。

B1 noun /ˈsaɪdˌwɔːk/

sidewalk

人行道

Meaning

a paved path for pedestrians at the side of a street.

Example

Children were playing on the sidewalk.

孩子们在路边的人行道上玩耍。

B1 noun ˈklaɪ.mət tʃeɪndʒ

climate change

气候变化

Meaning

A change in global or regional climate patterns, attributed largely to the increased levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide produced by the use of fossil fuels.

Example

Climate change is causing more natural disasters.

气候变化正在引发更多自然灾害。

B1 noun /klɑːrk/

clerk

职员

Meaning

A person employed in an office or bank to keep records, accounts, and undertake other routine administrative duties.

Example

The clerk helped me find the correct form.

职员帮助我找到了正确的表格。

B1 noun /ˈhaʊzɪŋ/

housing

住房

Meaning

buildings or structures where people live; accommodation

Example

The government is working to provide affordable housing for everyone.

政府正在努力为所有人提供负担得起的住房。

B1 verb /ˈfraɪtən/

frighten

吓唬

Meaning

to cause fear or alarm in someone

Example

The loud noise frightened the child.

巨大的噪音吓到了孩子。

B1 noun /ˈhæm.ər/

Hammer

锤子

Meaning

a tool with a heavy metal head for hitting nails or breaking things

Example

She used a hammer to nail the picture frame to the wall.

她用锤子把画框钉在墙上。

B1 verb /ˈsɪzər/

scissor

用剪刀剪

Meaning

to cut with or as if with scissors

Example

The tailor scissored the fabric neatly.

裁缝整齐地剪了布料。

B1 verb /loʊˈkeɪt/

locate

定位

Meaning

to find the exact position or place of something

Example

They managed to locate the missing keys under the couch.

他们成功地在沙发下找到丢失的钥匙。

B1 noun /ˈprɪnsɪpl/

principle

原则

Meaning

A fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or behavior.

Example

Honesty is a key principle of leadership.

诚实是领导力的关键原则。

B1 noun /ˈbʊt.ʃər/

Butcher

屠夫

Meaning

a person whose job is cutting up and selling meat in a shop

Example

The butcher recommended the best cut of beef for our dinner.

屠夫推荐了我们晚餐的最佳牛肉切块。

B1 adverb /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪkli/

automatically

自动

Meaning

without human control or intervention; done by itself

Example

The door closes automatically after you enter.

门在你进入后自动关闭。

B1 verb /dɪˈvaɪd/

divide

分割

Meaning

to separate into parts; to split or break apart

Example

Please divide the cake into eight pieces.

请把蛋糕分成八块。

B1 verb /ʃɪft/

shift

转移

Meaning

To move or change from one place, position, or situation to another.

Example

She had to shift her focus to the new project.

她不得不将注意力转向新项目。

B1 noun sɪvɪˈlɪzeɪʃənz

civilizations

文明

Meaning

The stage of human social development and organization that is considered most advanced.

Example

Ancient civilizations developed complex systems of governance.

古代文明发展了复杂的治理体系。

B1 adjective /kəˈmɪtɪd/

committed

致力的

Meaning

Dedicated and loyal to a cause, activity, or relationship.

Example

She is a committed teacher who cares deeply for her students.

她是一位致力于教学的老师，深切关心她的学生。

B1 verb /kənˈfɜːrm/

confirm

确认

Meaning

to establish the truth, accuracy, or validity of something

Example

The hotel will confirm your reservation by email.

酒店将通过电子邮件确认您的预订。

B1 noun ˈiːˌkɒm.ɜːrs

e-commerce

电子商务

Meaning

The process of buying and selling goods or services through the internet.

Example

E-commerce has revolutionized the way people shop.

电子商务彻底改变了人们购物的方式。

B1 noun ˈmɪlɪteri

military

军队

Meaning

The armed forces of a country.

Example

The military was called for assistance.

军队被召唤来提供帮助。

B1 adjective /ˌlɛftˈhændɪd/

left-handed

左撇子

Meaning

Using or done with the left hand; also can mean clumsy or awkward.

Example

She is left-handed and writes beautifully with her left hand.

她是左撇子，左手写字非常漂亮。

B1 adjective /faɪˈnænʃəl/

financial

金融的

Meaning

relating to money, banking, or finance

Example

He made a sound financial decision by investing wisely.

他通过明智的投资做出了稳健的金融决策。

B1 noun, verb /dɪˈzaɪər/

desire

欲望

Meaning

a strong feeling of wanting something or wishing for something to happen

Example

He has a strong desire to travel the world.

他有强烈的欲望去环游世界。

B1 verb /riˈækt/

react

反应

Meaning

to respond or behave in a particular way to something

Example

She reacted angrily when she heard the news.

她听到这个消息后愤怒地做出了反应。

B1 adverb /ˌhæfˈweɪ/

halfway

半路上

Meaning

at or to a point equal in distance between two points

Example

We met halfway between the two towns.

我们在两个城市之间的半路上相遇。

B1 adjective /əˈɡrɛsɪv/

aggressive

激进

Meaning

ready or likely to attack or confront; forceful

Example

The salesman used an aggressive strategy to close the deal.

销售员使用了激进的策略来完成交易。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈmærid/

unmarried

未婚

Meaning

Not married; single.

Example

He is thirty-five and still unmarried.

他三十五岁，仍然未婚。

B1 adjective əkˈsep.tɪd

accepted

接受的

Meaning

Generally believed or recognized to be valid or correct.

Example

The accepted terms were discussed in detail.

已接受的条款已详细讨论。

B1 adjective /ɪˈnɔː.məs/

Enormous

巨大的; 庞大的; 异常大的

Meaning

very large in size, quantity, or extent; huge

Example

The elephant was enormous and weighed several tons.

大象非常巨大，重达几吨。

B1 noun ˈsɛʃənz

sessions

会议, 会议期, 时段

Meaning

A meeting of an official body, especially a court of law, to conduct its business; a period devoted to a particular activity.

Example

The sessions lasted for three hours.

会议持续了三个小时。

B1 adjective /ˈɪrɪteɪtɪŋ/

irritating

烦人的

Meaning

causing annoyance, impatience, or mild anger

Example

The constant noise from the street is extremely irritating.

街道上传来的持续噪音非常烦人。

B1 adverb /ˈsædli/

sadly

悲伤地

Meaning

in a sorrowful or unhappy manner

Example

She sadly waved goodbye as the train departed.

火车开走时，她悲伤地挥手告别。

B1 adverb /ˈdef.ɪ.nət.li/

Definitely

明确地

Meaning

without doubt; certainly; clearly

Example

I will definitely attend the meeting tomorrow.

我明天一定会参加会议。

B1 adverb /ˈpraʊdli/

proudly

自豪地

Meaning

in a way that shows pride or satisfaction; with a sense of honor or achievement

Example

She proudly displayed her achievements to her family.

她自豪地向家人展示了她的成就。

B1 noun /ˈsɛt ʌp/

set-up

设置

Meaning

The arrangement or organization of something; a planned structure or scheme

Example

The company presented a new set-up for the office layout.

公司为办公室布局提出了一个新的设定。

B1 noun ˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃənz

Generations

几代人

Meaning

All of the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively.

Example

The family tree spans several generations.

家族树跨越了好几代。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈlaɪk/

Unlike

不同的; 不相似的

Meaning

different from; not similar to

Example

Unlike his brother, he prefers quiet activities.

与他哥哥不同，他喜欢安静的活动。

B1 noun /wɪdθ/

Width

宽度; 广度

Meaning

the measurement or extent of something from side to side; breadth

Example

The width of the river is about 50 meters.

河流的宽度大约为50米。

B1 noun /ˈsteɪt.mənt/

Statement

声明

Meaning

a definite or clear expression of something in speech or writing; an official account of facts

Example

The CEO issued a statement about the company's future plans.

首席执行官发布了一份关于公司未来计划的声明。

B1 verb əˈdrɛst

addressed

解决

Meaning

To think about and begin to deal with an issue or problem.

Example

Addressing key problems is vital for long-term change.

解决关键问题对于长期变化至关重要。

B1 verb /ter/

tear

撕裂

Meaning

to pull apart or damage by force; to rip

Example

Be careful not to tear the paper.

小心不要撕破纸张。

B1 noun, verb /ˈmɒnɪtər/

monitor

监视器，观察

Meaning

to observe and check the progress or quality of something; also a device that displays information

Example

The teacher monitors the students during the exam.

老师在考试期间监控学生。

B1 noun, verb /dʒeɪl/

jail

监狱

Meaning

A place for the confinement of people accused or convicted of a crime; to imprison.

Example

The thief was sent to jail for stealing.

小偷因盗窃被送进了监狱。

B1 noun /ˈtʃær.ɪ.ti/

Charity

慈善; 慷慨; 利他主义

Meaning

the voluntary giving of help to those in need; kindness and tolerance in judging others

Example

The wealthy businessman donated millions to charity for education.

富有的商人捐赠了数百万用于教育慈善事业。

B1 adjective /sɪnˈsɪər/

Sincere

真诚的; 真实的; 无做作

Meaning

honest and genuine in expressing feelings; free from pretense or deceit

Example

She gave me a sincere apology for her mistake.

她为自己的错误真诚地道歉。

B1 noun /ˈæbsəns/

Absence

缺席

Meaning

the state of being away from a place or person; lack or non-existence

Example

His absence from the meeting was noticed by everyone.

他缺席的会议被大家注意到了。

B1 noun ˈkʌrənsi

currency

货币

Meaning

A system of money in general use in a particular country; the fact or quality of being generally accepted or in use.

Example

Dual currency systems were proposed.

提议了双货币系统。

B1 noun /ˈpeɪvmənt/

pavement

人行道

Meaning

a hard paved surface such as a road or sidewalk; the act or result of paving

Example

She walked along the pavement to reach the bus stop.

她沿着人行道走到公交车站。

B1 noun /ˌek.sɪˈbɪʃ.ən/

Exhibition

展览

Meaning

a public display of works of art or other items of interest

Example

The art exhibition featured paintings from local artists throughout the region.

这场艺术展览展示了来自本地区的本地艺术家的画作。

B1 noun /ˈsɜr.fɪs/

Surface

表面; 上层

Meaning

the outside part or uppermost layer of something

Example

The submarine emerged to the surface of the ocean.

潜水艇浮出海面。

B1 adverb /rɪˈpiː.tɪd.li/

Repeatedly

反复; 一遍又一遍

Meaning

again and again; many times over

Example

He repeatedly asked for help with his homework.

他反复请求帮助完成作业。

B1 noun /ˈmeʒərmənt/

measurement

测量

Meaning

the size, length, or amount of something, as determined by measuring

Example

The tailor took my waist measurement before stitching the suit.

裁缝在缝制西装前先测量了我的腰围。

B1 noun /ˈmoʊ.ʃən/

Motion

运动; 移动的动作

Meaning

the action of moving or being moved; a formal proposal

Example

The car was in constant motion during the journey.

这辆车在整个旅程中一直处于运动状态。

B1 noun /swiːt pəˈteɪtoʊ/

Sweet potato

红薯

Meaning

A root vegetable with sweet flesh, typically orange or purple in color

Example

Roasted sweet potato makes a healthy and delicious side dish.

烤红薯是健康美味的配菜。

B1 noun /ˈjʌŋstər/

Youngster

年轻人; 一个孩子或青少年; 经验较年轻的人

Meaning

a young person; a child or teenager; someone who is young in experience

Example

The youngster showed great talent in sports.

这个年轻人在运动中展示了很大的天赋。

B1 noun /kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃən/

consideration

幸福

Meaning

careful thought or attention to something before making a decision

Example

After much consideration, she accepted the job offer.

当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰她的幸福。

B1 noun /ˈsoʊ.lər ˌsɪs.təm/

Solar system

太阳系

Meaning

the sun and all the planets, moons, asteroids and other objects that orbit around it

Example

Our solar system has eight planets orbiting the sun.

我们的太阳系有八个行星围绕太阳旋转。

B1 noun /əkˈsɛptəns/

acceptance

接受

Meaning

the act of agreeing to receive or undertake something offered

Example

Her acceptance of the award was met with applause.

她接受奖项时，掌声四起。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈjuzd/

Unused

未使用的; 没有被使用

Meaning

not being used; not having been used before

Example

There are many unused rooms in this old mansion.

这个古老的豪宅里有许多未使用的房间。

B1 noun /pɜːrs/

purse

钱包

Meaning

a small bag used by women to carry money and personal items

Example

She kept her wallet in her purse.

她把钱包放进了她的手袋里。

B1 verb /dɪˈtɜːrmɪn/

determine

确定

Meaning

to decide; to find out exactly

Example

We must determine the cause of the problem.

我们必须确定问题的原因。

B1 adjective /rɪˈlɪdʒəs/

Religious

宗教的; 虔诚的; 精神的; 与宗教相关的;

Meaning

relating to or believing in a religion; devout; spiritual;

Example

He comes from a very religious family.

他来自一个非常宗教的家庭。

B1 verb /fel/

fell

砍倒, 伐木

Meaning

to cut down a tree; to cause to fall; to strike down

Example

The lumberjacks felled several trees in the forest today.

伐木工今天在森林里砍倒了几棵树。

B1 noun /ˈdaɪ.mənd/

Diamond

钻石

Meaning

a precious stone that is extremely hard and brilliant when cut

Example

She wore a diamond ring on her finger.

她把钻石戒指戴在手指上。

B1 noun /ˈtʃæmpiən/

champion

冠军

Meaning

a person who has defeated all rivals in a competition or fight.

Example

She became the champion after winning the final match.

她在赢得决赛后成为了冠军。

B1 noun /bʊʃ/

bush

灌木丛

Meaning

a plant with many small branches growing close to the ground; a shrub

Example

A rabbit was hiding under the bush.

一只兔子藏在灌木丛下。

B1 adjective /ˈfɔːrmər/

former

前任

Meaning

Having been previously in a particular role or position.

Example

He is a former president of the association.

他是该协会的前任主席。

B1 verb /oʊ/

owe

欠债

Meaning

to be under obligation to pay or repay; to be indebted

Example

I owe my success to my parents' support.

我将我的成功归功于父母的支持。

B1 noun pəˈfɔː.məns

performance

表现

Meaning

The action or process of carrying out or accomplishing an action, task, or function.

Example

Performance improvements boost confidence.

性能提升增强了信心。

B1 adjective, verb /əˈproʊpriət/ (adj), /əˈproʊprieɪt/ (verb)

appropriate

适当的 / 占用

Meaning

suitable or proper in the circumstances (adj); to take something for one’s own use, often without permission (verb)

Example

Wearing formal clothes was appropriate for the ceremony.

穿正式衣服是适合这个仪式的。

B1 adjective /ˈvæljʊəbl/

Valuable

有价值的; 重要的

Meaning

worth a great deal of money; extremely useful or important

Example

The painting is very valuable and worth millions.

这幅画非常有价值，价值数百万。

B1 noun /steɪk/

steak

牛排

Meaning

a thick slice of meat, typically beef, cooked by grilling or frying

Example

He ordered a grilled steak with vegetables.

他点了一块配蔬菜的烤牛排。

B1 verb /skriːm/

scream

尖叫

Meaning

to make a loud, high-pitched sound, usually because of fear, pain, or excitement

Example

She screamed when she saw the spider.

她看到蜘蛛时尖叫了。

B1 noun /tuː θɜːrdz/

two-thirds

三分之二

Meaning

a fraction equal to two parts of three; 2/3.

Example

Two-thirds of the students passed the exam.

三分之二的学生通过了考试。

B1 verb /preɪ/

pray

祈祷

Meaning

to speak to God or a deity; to hope earnestly

Example

Many people pray for peace in the world.

许多人祈祷世界的和平。

B1 noun /ˈmænər/

manner

方式 / 举止

Meaning

a way in which something is done or happens

Example

He spoke in a polite manner.

他说话很有礼貌。

B1 adjective /ˈliː.dɪŋ/

Leading

领先的; 主要的; 最重要的

Meaning

foremost; principal; most important; guiding

Example

She is a leading expert in environmental science.

她是环境科学领域的领先专家。

B1 adjective /fɒnd/

fond

喜爱

Meaning

having a strong liking or affection for something or someone

Example

She is fond of painting and spends hours in front of her canvas.

她非常喜爱画画，并且在画布前面花费了几个小时。

B1 verb /ʃaʊt/

shout

喊叫

Meaning

to say something very loudly

Example

He shouted at the top of his lungs to get their attention.

他尽可能大声地喊叫，以引起他们的注意。

B1 noun /ˈsɛtɪŋ/

setting

背景

Meaning

the environment or place where something happens

Example

The setting of the movie was a beautiful beach.

电影的背景是一个美丽的海滩。

B1 noun /ˌɑk.jəˈpeɪ.ʃən/

Occupation

职业; 工作; 占领

Meaning

a job or profession; the action of taking control of a place

Example

Teaching is her chosen occupation.

教学是她选择的职业。

B1 noun /ˈhæŋ.kər.tʃɪf/

Handkerchief

手帕

Meaning

a small piece of cloth used for wiping the nose or face

Example

She always carries a clean handkerchief in her purse.

她总是在包里带一条干净的手帕。

B1 noun /ˈdʒuː.ni.ər/

Junior

初级; 新手; 下属

Meaning

a person who is younger or lower in rank than someone else; relating to young people

Example

The junior employee was eager to learn from senior colleagues.

这个初级员工渴望向资深同事学习。

B1 noun/adjective /ˌæfrɪkən əˈmɛrɪkən/

african-american

非洲裔美国人

Meaning

A person of African descent living in or originating from the United States; relating to such people.

Example

She is proud of her African-American heritage.

她为自己的非洲裔美国人身份感到自豪。

B1 noun /ədˌmɪn.ɪˈstreɪ.ʃən/

Administration

行政; 管理

Meaning

the process of managing or organizing something; a government or organization

Example

The university administration announced new policies.

大学行政管理宣布了新的政策。

B1 noun /kɪk/

Kick

踢; 用脚踢

Meaning

a blow or forceful thrust with the foot; a sudden strong feeling of excitement

Example

The soccer player scored a goal with a powerful kick from outside the penalty area.

足球运动员在禁区外用力踢出了一个进球。

肖像

Meaning

a painting, drawing, photograph, or engraving of a person, especially one showing the face

Example

The artist painted a beautiful portrait of his wife.

艺术家画了一幅他妻子的美丽肖像。