B2 noun /kɔːrd/

chord

和弦

Meaning

A group of musical notes played or sung together; also a straight line segment joining two points on a curve.

Example

She strummed a simple chord on the guitar.

她在吉他上弹奏了一个简单的和弦。

B2 adjective trænsˈfɔːr.mə.tɪv

transformative

变革性的

Meaning

Something that has a profound impact and creates something new.

Example

The new education system is highly transformative.

新的教育体系具有高度变革性。

B2 noun, verb /ˈdeɪ.bjuː/

debut

首演

Meaning

The first public appearance or performance of someone or something.

Example

The young actor made his debut on the big stage.

年轻演员在大舞台上首次亮相。

B2 noun /ˈstɑːrt.ʌp/

startup

初创企业

Meaning

A newly established business, especially a small technology or business company that is just beginning operations.

Example

The startup secured funding from investors.

这家初创公司获得了投资者的资金。

B2 noun /dʒuː/

jew

犹太人

Meaning

a person whose religion is Judaism or who is of Jewish descent

Example

He is a Jew by heritage and follows Jewish customs.

他是犹太人，继承了犹太传统并遵守犹太习俗。

B2 adverb /rɪˈlʌk.tənt.li/

Reluctantly

不情愿地

Meaning

in an unwilling manner; with hesitation or resistance

Example

She reluctantly agreed to help with the project.

她不情愿地同意帮助这个项目。

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 adjective /ˈkælkjuleɪtɪd/

calculated

精心计算的

Meaning

Done with full awareness of the consequences; deliberate or carefully planned.

Example

Her calculated move gave her an advantage over her competitors.

她的精心计算的举动使她在竞争对手中占据了优势。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈtʃeɪndʒəbəl/

Unchangeable

不可改变的; 固定的;

Meaning

not able to be changed or altered; fixed and permanent

Example

The laws of physics are unchangeable principles that govern the universe.

物理法则是不变的原则，支配着宇宙。

B2 noun /əˌrɪʒ.əˈnæl.ə.ti/

Originality

原创性

Meaning

the quality of being novel or unusual; the ability to think independently and creatively

Example

The artist's work showed great originality and creativity.

艺术家的作品展示了极大的原创性和创造力。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈendɪŋ/

Unending

无尽的

Meaning

continuing forever; without end

Example

The unending rain made the day feel gloomy.

无尽的雨让这一天显得阴沉。

B2 noun /ˈtreɪ.tər/

Traitor

叛徒

Meaning

a person who betrays someone or something, such as a friend, cause, or principle

Example

The spy was branded a traitor to his country after being caught.

间谍在被捕后被贴上了叛国者的标签。

B2 adjective /ˈsɪn.ɪ.kəl/

cynical

愤世嫉俗

Meaning

Believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity.

Example

She was cynical about the politician's promises.

她对政治家的承诺持愤世嫉俗的态度。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt ˈfrɛndli/

environment-friendly

环保

Meaning

Designed or produced in a way that causes minimal harm to the environment, often using sustainable materials and processes that reduce ecological impact.

Example

Environment-friendly products are designed to reduce ecological damage.

环保产品旨在减少生态损害。

B2 noun /ˈkæt fɪʃ/

Cat fish

鲶鱼

Meaning

a freshwater fish with whisker-like barbels around the mouth, commonly found in ponds and rivers

Example

Catfish is often fried and served with rice in Bengali cuisine.

鲶鱼在孟加拉菜中常被油炸并配米饭。

B2 noun ˌkɒnsəlˈteɪʃən

consultation

咨询

Meaning

The action of consulting or discussing; a meeting with an expert or professional to seek advice.

Example

Consultation was essential.

咨询是必要的。

B2 adjective /prəˈnaʊnst/

pronounced

明显的

Meaning

very noticeable or strongly marked

Example

There is a pronounced difference between the two styles.

这两种风格之间有明显的区别。

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 noun /ˈɑp.tə.mɪst/

Optimist

乐观主义者

Meaning

a person who tends to be hopeful and confident about the future; someone who sees the good side of things

Example

As an optimist, she always believed things would improve.

作为乐观主义者，她一直相信事情会变得更好。

B2 verb praɪˈɒraɪtaɪz

prioritize

优先

Meaning

To designate or treat something as more important than other things

Example

Prioritize your tasks to stay efficient.

优先处理您的任务，以保持高效。

B2 adjective /ˈfɛdərəl/

federal

联邦的

Meaning

Relating to the central government of a federation.

Example

The federal government passed a new law on healthcare.

联邦政府通过了一项关于医疗保健的新法律。

B2 noun /ˈreɪtɪŋ/

rating

评分

Meaning

an evaluation or assessment, usually numerical

Example

The movie received a high rating from critics.

这部电影得到了评论家的高评分。

B2 noun /ɡɪɡ/

gig

音乐家、乐队或艺人的现场表演；也指临时工作

Meaning

A live performance by a musician, band, or entertainer; also a temporary job.

Example

The band has a gig at the local club tonight.

今晚乐队在当地俱乐部有一个吉格演出。

B2 noun /luːp/

Loop

圈，环

Meaning

a shape produced by a curve that bends around and crosses itself

Example

The string formed a neat loop around the package.

绳子在包裹周围形成了一个整齐的环。

B2 noun ˈhɛr.ɪ.tɪdʒ

heritage

遗产

Meaning

Property that is or may be inherited; something transmitted by or acquired from a predecessor; cultural traditions and practices that are passed down.

Example

Bangladesh has a rich cultural heritage.

孟加拉国有着丰富的文化遗产。

B2 verb /ˈskræmbəl/

scramble

Meaning

to move or climb quickly using hands and feet; to mix or arrange in a hurried way

Example

The kids scrambled up the hill to catch the kite.

B2 adjective /ˈlæstɪŋ/

Lasting

持久的; 永久的

Meaning

enduring for a long time; permanent; durable

Example

Their friendship had a lasting impact on both their lives.

他们的友谊对他们的生活产生了持久的影响。

B2 noun /səˈspɪʃən/

Suspicion

怀疑

Meaning

a feeling or thought that someone is guilty of an illegal or dishonest activity

Example

The police arrested him on suspicion of theft.

警方以盗窃嫌疑逮捕了他。

B2 noun /ˈen.tə.praɪz/

Enterprise

企业，特别是一个大胆或复杂的项目

Meaning

a project or undertaking, especially a bold or complex one

Example

The space exploration enterprise required years of planning and preparation.

太空探索企业需要多年的规划和准备。

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 adjective /ˈfeɪvərəbl/

favourable

有利的

Meaning

Expressing approval, support, or positivity; advantageous or beneficial

Example

The weather conditions were favourable for the outdoor event.

户外活动的天气条件是有利的。

B2 noun /ˌkoʊəˈlɪʃən/

coalition

联盟

Meaning

a temporary alliance of distinct parties, persons, or states for joint action

Example

Several parties formed a coalition to pass the new law.

几个党派组成了一个联盟来通过新法律。

B2 noun /ˌspɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

specification

规格

Meaning

a detailed description or assessment of something

Example

The product specification includes all the necessary details.

产品规格包括所有必要的细节。

B2 adjective /ˌrez.ɪˈden.ʃəl/

residential

住宅

Meaning

Designed for people to live in.

Example

The institution was fully residential.

该机构是完全住宅性质的。

B2 adjective /ˈlɒŋ ˈstændɪŋ/

long-standing

长期的

Meaning

having existed or continued for a long period of time

Example

They have a long-standing relationship with their suppliers.

他们与供应商之间有着长期的合作关系。

B2 verb, noun /kəˈmjuːt/

commute

通勤

Meaning

Verb: to travel regularly between home and work; Noun: the journey to and from work.

Example

He commutes two hours every day to reach his office.

他每天通勤两小时去上班到他的办公室。

B2 noun ˈʃɔːtkʌmɪŋz

shortcomings

短处

Meaning

A fault or failure to meet a certain standard; deficiencies.

Example

Institutional shortcomings affect student behavior negatively.

制度性短处对学生行为产生了负面影响。

B2 verb /ɪnˈveɪd/

invade

入侵

Meaning

to enter a place or country forcefully, especially as an enemy

Example

The army invaded the neighboring country.

军队入侵了邻国。

B2 adjective /ˈtruːθ.fəl/

Truthful

诚实的

Meaning

telling or expressing the truth; honest and sincere

Example

She was always truthful in her answers during the interview.

她在面试中始终如一地真诚。

B2 noun /diːp siː/

deep sea

深海

Meaning

The deep parts of the sea or ocean, typically beyond the continental shelf.

Example

Many deep-sea creatures produce bioluminescence for survival.

许多深海生物为了生存而产生生物发光。

B2 noun /ˌtɜːrmɪˈneɪʃən/

termination

终止

Meaning

the act of ending something or the state of being ended

Example

The termination of the contract caused financial loss.

合同的终止导致了财务损失。

B2 noun /ˈfʊtɪdʒ/

footage

视频录制

Meaning

a recorded film or video, especially one that is used for news or documentaries

Example

The footage of the protest was shown on television all day.

抗议的录像整天在电视上播放。

B2 noun /mɒsk/

mosque

清真寺

Meaning

A Muslim place of worship.

Example

They gathered at the mosque for the Friday prayer.

他们在清真寺集会进行星期五的祷告。

B2 verb /ˈælaɪ/

ally

盟友

Meaning

To unite or form a connection or partnership with another person, group, or nation.

Example

The two countries decided to ally against their common enemy.

这两个国家决定联合对抗共同的敌人。

B2 noun /ˈænsestər/

Ancestor

祖先

Meaning

a person, typically one more remote than a grandparent, from whom one is descended

Example

She researched her family tree to learn about her ancestors.

她研究了家谱，了解她的祖先。

B2 noun /ˈsɪnˌdroʊm/

syndrome

综合症

Meaning

a group of symptoms that occur together and characterize a condition or disease

Example

Down syndrome affects a person's physical and mental development.

唐氏综合症影响一个人的身体和智力发展。

B2 noun ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən

limitation

限制

Meaning

A limiting rule or circumstance; a restriction on the size or amount of something permissible.

Example

Limitation in data affects policy-making decisions.

数据的限制影响政策决策。

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 ɪkˈsplɪsɪt

explicit

明确

Meaning

Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.

Example

The instructions were explicit, leaving no room for confusion.

这些指令是明确的，没有留下任何混淆的空间。

B2 adjective /ˈdræs.tɪk/

Drastic

剧烈的; 严重的; 产生强烈或深远影响的

Meaning

extreme; severe; having a strong or far-reaching effect

Example

The company took drastic measures to reduce costs.

公司采取了剧烈的措施来减少成本。

B2 noun /ˈkreɪvɪŋ/

craving

渴望, 强烈的欲望

Meaning

a strong desire for something

Example

She has a craving for chocolate every evening.

她每晚都渴望吃巧克力。

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 verb /kloʊð/

clothe

穿衣

Meaning

to put clothes on; to dress; to provide with clothing

Example

She clothed the baby in warm garments.

她把宝宝穿上了温暖的衣服。

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 ˌfoʊ.t̬oʊˈsɪn.θə.sɪs

photosynthesis

光合作用

Meaning

The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods from carbon dioxide and water.

Example

Plants depend on photosynthesis for survival.

植物依靠光合作用来生存。

B2 noun /pænt/

Pant

裤子

Meaning

a piece of clothing worn on the lower body covering each leg separately

Example

She bought a new pair of pants for the party.

她为派对买了一条新裤子。

B2 noun sliːp ˌdɛprɪˈveɪʃən

sleep deprivation

睡眠不足

Meaning

The condition of not having enough sleep; lack of adequate sleep.

Example

Sleep deprivation can severely impact mental health.

睡眠不足可能严重影响心理健康。

B2 noun /ˈdɛnɪmz/

denims

牛仔布裤

Meaning

pants or clothes made from denim fabric, usually jeans

Example

He wore blue denims with a white shirt.

他穿着蓝色牛仔裤和白衬衫。

B2 noun ˌrɛzɪɡˈneɪʃən

resignation

辞职

Meaning

The acceptance of something undesirable but inevitable; giving up.

Example

Her resignation from the position was unexpected.

她辞去了职位，这是出乎意料的。

B2 noun /ˈbætəlˌfiːld/

battlefield

战场

Meaning

a place where a battle is fought

Example

The battlefield was covered with the remnants of the fight.

战场上布满了战斗的残余。

B2 adjective /ˈtɒlərənt/

tolerant

宽容

Meaning

Showing willingness to allow the existence of opinions or behaviors that one dislikes or disagrees with.

Example

He is very tolerant of other people's beliefs.

他对其他人的信仰非常宽容。

B2 noun /roʊst/

Roast

烤肉

Meaning

Meat cooked by dry heat in an oven or over an open fire

Example

The Sunday roast was perfectly cooked and very tender.

周日的烤肉被煮得非常完美，肉质非常嫩。

B2 adjective /mɪsˈliːdɪŋ/

misleading

误导性的

Meaning

giving the wrong idea or impression

Example

The advertisement was misleading and gave false information.

广告具有误导性，并提供了虚假的信息。

B2 verb /səbˈskraɪb/

subscribe

Meaning

to pay to receive a service regularly; to agree with or support something

Example

I subscribe to several online magazines.

我订阅了几本在线杂志。

B2 adjective /ˈæp.lɪ.kə.bəl/

applicable

适用

Meaning

Relevant or appropriate in a particular situation.

Example

This rule is applicable to eye care too.

此规则也适用于眼部护理。

B2 noun /ˈflɒrɪst/

florist

花店老板

Meaning

A person who sells and arranges flowers.

Example

We bought a bouquet from the local florist.

我们在当地的花店买了一个花束。

B2 noun /ˈaʊt.laɪn/

Outline

大纲; 轮廓; 摘要

Meaning

a general description or plan showing the essential features of something; the main points

Example

The teacher provided an outline of the course syllabus.

老师提供了课程大纲。

B2 noun /ˈmʌtn/

Mutton

羊肉

Meaning

meat from an adult sheep; lamb meat

Example

The restaurant serves delicious mutton curry with rice.

餐厅提供美味的羊肉咖喱配米饭。

B2 noun /ˈɔːɡənɪzəm/

organism

有机体

Meaning

a living thing that has an organized structure and can grow and reproduce

Example

Every organism needs water to survive.

每个有机体都需要水才能生存。

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 /səˈnɛərioʊ/

scenario

可能的情境

Meaning

a possible situation or sequence of events

Example

The company prepared for the worst-case scenario.

公司为最坏的情况做了准备。

B2 verb /ˈræl.i/

rally

Meaning

to come together for a common purpose or to recover strength or spirit

Example

The team rallied after halftime and won the match.

B2 noun ˈfjuː.tʃɚ ˌdʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃənz

future generations

未来几代人

Meaning

People who have not yet been born, considered in terms of the environment or society they will inherit.

Example

Sustainable development ensures a better life for future generations.

可持续发展确保未来几代人更好的生活。

B2 adjective /ˈʃɔːrt ˌsaɪtɪd/

Short-sighted

近视; 短期视野

Meaning

lacking foresight or consideration for the future; myopic

Example

His short-sighted decision to quit school early affected his career prospects.

他短视的决定早早离开学校影响了他的职业前景。

B2 adjective /dɪˈskriːt/

discreet

谨慎的

Meaning

careful and prudent in one's speech or actions, especially to keep something confidential or avoid embarrassment

Example

She was discreet about the details of their conversation.

她对他们谈话的细节非常谨慎。

B2 adjective /ˈsɜːdʒɪkəl/

surgical

与外科手术相关

Meaning

relating to or involving surgery

Example

She underwent surgical treatment to repair the damage.

她接受了外科治疗来修复损伤。

B2 adjective ˈɡrædʒ.u.əl

gradual

渐进的

Meaning

Taking place or progressing slowly or by degrees.

Example

Gradual changes are more sustainable.

渐进的变化更具可持续性。

B2 noun /ˈpaɪ.rət/

Pirate

海盗

Meaning

a person who attacks and robs ships at sea; someone who uses or reproduces copyrighted material illegally

Example

The pirate ship was spotted near the coast.

海盗船在海岸附近被发现。

B2 noun ˈzɪpərz

zippers

拉链

Meaning

A device consisting of two flexible strips of metal or plastic with interlocking projections closed or opened by pulling a slide along them.

Example

Zippers are used to fasten the opening of the jacket.

拉链用于关闭夹克的开口。

B2 noun /jel/

Yell

叫喊; 尖叫; 哭喊

Meaning

a loud, sharp cry of pain, surprise, or delight; to shout loudly

Example

He let out a yell when he saw the spider.

他看到蜘蛛时发出了尖叫。

B2 verb /ˈruːɪn/

ruin

毁灭

Meaning

to destroy or damage beyond repair; to spoil completely

Example

Heavy rain could ruin our picnic plans.

大雨可能会毁掉我们的野餐计划。

B2 noun /ɪmˈbærəsmənt/

embarrassment

尴尬

Meaning

a feeling of self-consciousness, shame, or awkwardness

Example

Her face turned red with embarrassment after the mistake.

她因错误而羞愧得脸红了。

B2 noun /ˈæɡ.ə.ni/

Agony

极度的身体或精神痛苦；剧烈的疼痛

Meaning

extreme physical or mental suffering; intense pain

Example

He was in agony after the accident.

事故后他痛苦不堪。

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 noun ɔːˈɡæn.ɪk fuːdz

organic foods

有机食品

Meaning

Food produced without the use of chemicals such as artificial pesticides, fertilizers, or other artificial agents.

Example

Organic foods are healthier than processed foods.

有机食品比加工食品更健康。

B2 adjective /ˌben.ɪˈfɪʃ.əl/

beneficial

有益的

Meaning

Resulting in good; favorable or advantageous.

Example

Eye rubbing can be beneficial in moderation.

适度地揉眼睛是有益的。

B2 noun /kənˈfɛkʃəneri/

confectionery

糖果店

Meaning

sweets, candies, and other food items made with sugar

Example

The shop sells a wide variety of confectionery.

商店出售各种各样的糖果。

B2 adverb /ˈoʊpənli/

Openly

公开地; 公共地

Meaning

in a frank and honest way; without concealment; publicly

Example

She spoke openly about her struggles with mental health.

她公开谈论了自己在心理健康方面的困难。

B2 adjective /poʊˈɛt.ɪk/

poetic

诗意的

Meaning

having qualities of poetry; expressive, beautiful, or imaginative

Example

Her speech had a poetic rhythm that captivated the audience.

她的演讲有着一种诗意的节奏，吸引了听众。

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 adjective /ɪˈtɜː.nəl/

Eternal

永恒的; 无尽的; 不朽的; 永远

Meaning

lasting or existing forever; without end or beginning; everlasting

Example

Their love seemed eternal and unbreakable.

他们的爱似乎永恒且不可打破。

B2 noun /ˈæstərɔɪd/

asteroid

小行星

Meaning

A small rocky body orbiting the sun, mostly found in the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter.

Example

The asteroid belt lies between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.

小行星带位于火星和木星的轨道之间。

B2 noun /ˌmɪsbɪˈheɪvjər/

misbehavior

不当行为

Meaning

bad or improper behavior

Example

The teacher punished the student for his misbehavior.

老师因学生的不当行为而惩罚了他。

B2 adjective ˈhæzədəs

hazardous

危险的

Meaning

Dangerous, risky, or potentially harmful

Example

Hazardous pollutants increase health risks.

危险的污染物增加健康风险。

B2 noun /ˈdɪɡ.nə.ti/

Dignity

尊严，尊重，自尊

Meaning

the state of being worthy of honor or respect; composure and self-respect

Example

Despite facing hardships, she maintained her dignity throughout the ordeal.

尽管面临困难，她在整个考验过程中保持了尊严。

B2 adjective /ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃənəl/

organizational

组织性的

Meaning

relating to the structure or arrangement of a company or group

Example

He works on improving the organizational structure of the company.

他在改善公司的组织结构方面工作。

B2 adverb /ˈmɔːrəli/

Morally

道德上

Meaning

in accordance with principles of right and wrong behavior; ethically

Example

She felt morally obligated to help the refugees.

她感到道德上有责任帮助难民。

B2 noun /ˈbɒmər/

Bomber

轰炸机

Meaning

military aircraft designed to drop bombs on targets

Example

The bomber squadron flew over the city at dawn.

轰炸机中队在黎明时飞过城市。

B2 noun /ˈfɔːr.hed/

Forehead

额头

Meaning

the part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hairline

Example

He wiped the sweat from his forehead.

他擦掉了额头上的汗水。

B2 adjective /əˈpəʊzd/

opposed

反对的

Meaning

being against or in disagreement with something

Example

She is strongly opposed to animal testing.

她坚决反对动物实验。

B2 verb /ˈvæksɪneɪt/

vaccinate

接种

Meaning

to give a vaccine to protect against a disease

Example

Children are usually vaccinated before starting school.

孩子们通常在上学前会接种疫苗。

B2 noun /ˈprɛmɪs/

premise

前提 / 建筑物

Meaning

a statement or idea on which reasoning or an argument is based; also a building or property

Example

His argument was based on a false premise.

他的论点是建立在一个错误的前提上的。

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 adjective /ˈvɪɡ.ər.əs/

vigorous

充满活力

Meaning

Characterized by high energy and vitality.

Example

Regular exercise keeps the body vigorous and healthy.

定期锻炼保持身体充满活力和健康。

B2 verb /ˈɡæmbəl/

gamble

赌博

Meaning

to bet money on games of chance; to take a risky action

Example

He decided to gamble his savings on the stock market.

他决定将自己的积蓄投入股市。

B2 adjective ˈkʌl.ɪ.nər.i

culinary

烹饪的

Meaning

Related to cooking or the preparation of food, especially in a sophisticated or professional manner.

Example

Culinary advancements enhance the dining experience.

烹饪的进步提升了用餐体验。

B2 noun /biːd/

Bead

珠子

Meaning

a small round object with a hole through it for threading

Example

She made a necklace with colorful beads.

她用彩色的珠子做了项链。

B2 noun /kəˈtæstrəfi/

catastrophe

灾难

Meaning

A sudden and widespread disaster or misfortune.

Example

The earthquake was a catastrophe for the entire region.

地震对整个地区来说是一次灾难。

B2 noun /'ræd.ɪʃ/

Radish

小萝卜

Meaning

a small pungent edible root vegetable with white or red skin

Example

The farmer harvested fresh radishes from the garden.

农民从花园里收获了新鲜的小萝卜。

B2 verb /ɪnˈkwaɪər/

enquire

询问

Meaning

to ask for information about something

Example

He enquired about the train schedule.

他询问了列车时刻表。

B2 noun /ˈhɛdˌkwɔːrtərz/

headquarters

总部

Meaning

The main office or center of operations of an organization.

Example

The company’s headquarters is located in New York.

公司的总部位于纽约。

B2 adjective /ˈræp.ɪd/

Rapid

快速的；迅速的；急速的；

Meaning

happening in a short time or at a fast pace

Example

The rapid growth of technology has changed our daily lives.

技术的快速增长改变了我们的日常生活。

B2 adverb /ˈbrɔːdli/

broadly

广泛地

Meaning

in a general or wide manner.

Example

The rules are broadly similar across all regions.

规则在所有地区大体相似。

B2 noun /ˈmeɪnstriːm/

mainstream

主流

Meaning

the ideas, attitudes, or activities that are regarded as normal or conventional; the dominant trend in opinion or fashion

Example

Social media has become a mainstream source of news for many people.

社交媒体已经成为许多人获取新闻的主流来源。

B2 adjective /kəmˈpɛlɪŋ/

compelling

引人注目的

Meaning

Evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerful way.

Example

She gave a compelling speech about climate change.

她就气候变化发表了引人注目的演讲。

B2 noun /ˈhæz.ərd/

Hazard

危害; 风险

Meaning

a danger or risk; something that poses a threat to safety

Example

Smoking is a serious health hazard that can lead to lung cancer and heart disease.

吸烟是一种严重的健康危害，可能导致肺癌和心脏病。

B2 noun /kraɪst/

christ

基督

Meaning

the title given to Jesus, considered the Messiah in Christianity

Example

Christ is central to Christian faith.

基督是基督教信仰的核心。

B2 noun

Longing

渴望; 忧郁

B2 verb /rɪˈzɛnt/

resent

怨恨

Meaning

to feel bitterness or displeasure about something or someone

Example

She began to resent the constant criticism from her boss.

她开始对老板的不断批评感到愤恨。

B2 noun /ˈfʌndˌreɪzɪŋ/

fundraising

筹款活动

Meaning

the process of collecting money for a cause or project

Example

The organization is organizing a fundraising event.

该组织正在组织一个筹款活动。

B2 adjective /prəˈdʌk.tɪv/

Productive

高效的

Meaning

efficient; yielding good results; fruitful

Example

Working from home has made me more productive than ever before.

在家工作让我比以往更高效。