B2 noun /ˈkɒmjʊnɪst/

communist

Meaning

a person who supports or believes in the principles of communism

Example

The communist ideology aims for a classless society.

B2 noun, verb /kjuːb/

cube

立方体

Meaning

As a noun: a solid object with six equal square faces. As a verb: to cut food into small square pieces.

Example

She put a sugar cube in her tea.

她把一块糖放进了她的茶里。

B2 noun /ɪnˈfɔːrsmənt/

enforcement

执法

Meaning

the act of making sure that laws or rules are followed

Example

The police are responsible for law enforcement.

警察负责执法。

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 noun /frɔːd/

Fraud

欺诈

Meaning

wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain

Example

The company was investigated for credit card fraud and money laundering.

公司因信用卡欺诈和洗钱被调查。

B2 noun /dɪsˈmeɪ/

Dismay

沮丧; 惊恐

Meaning

concern and distress caused by something unexpected; consternation or alarm

Example

To our dismay, the concert was cancelled due to severe weather conditions.

令我们失望的是，由于恶劣天气，音乐会被取消了。

B2 noun /ˈsʌ.plɪ.mənt/

Supplement

补充

Meaning

something that completes or adds to something else; a dietary product

Example

She takes vitamin supplements to maintain her health.

她服用维生素补充剂来保持她的健康。

B2 noun /leɪs/

Lace

花边

Meaning

a delicate fabric made of yarn or thread in an open weblike pattern; a cord or string for fastening

Example

She wore a beautiful dress decorated with intricate lace patterns.

她穿着一件精美的衣服，装饰着复杂的花边图案。

B2 noun /ˈter.ər.ɪ.zəm/

Terrorism

恐怖主义

Meaning

the unlawful use of violence and intimidation against civilians for political aims

Example

The government increased security measures to prevent terrorism.

政府加强了安全措施以防止恐怖主义。

B2 adjective /ˈrek.ləs/

Reckless

鲁莽的; 冒失的; 危险的;

Meaning

acting without thinking about consequences; careless; dangerous;

Example

His reckless driving caused a serious accident.

他的鲁莽驾驶导致了严重的事故。

B2 noun /sneɪl/

Snail

蜗牛

Meaning

a small soft creature with a shell on its back that moves very slowly

Example

The snail left a shiny trail as it crawled across the leaf.

蜗牛在叶子上爬行时留下了一条闪亮的痕迹。

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 noun/verb /stʌmp/

stump

树桩，困惑

Meaning

the base of a tree left after the trunk is cut down; to puzzle or confuse

Example

The question completely stumped the students.

这个问题完全困扰了学生。

B2 noun; verb /breɪs/

brace

支架；做好准备

Meaning

a device that supports or strengthens something; to prepare mentally or physically for something difficult

Example

She braced herself for the strong wind.

她为强风做好了准备。

B2 noun /ˈkɔːr.əs/

Chorus

合唱团；一首歌曲中在每节之后重复的部分

Meaning

a large organized group of singers; a part of a song that is repeated after each verse

Example

The school chorus performed beautifully at the annual concert.

学校合唱团在年度音乐会上表现得非常好。

B2 noun /ˈdiːtʊr/

detour

绕行

Meaning

A longer or less direct route taken to avoid something or reach a destination.

Example

We had to take a detour because the main road was closed.

因为主干道封闭，我们不得不绕行。

B2 noun /ˈdʒɜːr.nəl/

Journal

期刊

Meaning

a newspaper or magazine that deals with a particular subject; a daily record of events

Example

She kept a personal journal to record her thoughts and experiences.

她保持着个人日记，以记录她的想法和经历。

B2 verb /ˈtɑːləreɪt/

tolerate

容忍

Meaning

to accept or endure something unpleasant without complaining; to allow something to exist

Example

I cannot tolerate such rude behavior in my classroom.

我不能容忍在我的课堂上出现如此粗鲁的行为。

B2 noun /ˈpɪl.ɡrɪm/

Pilgrim

朝圣者; 旅行者

Meaning

a person who journeys to a sacred place for religious reasons; a traveler

Example

The pilgrim walked for days to reach the holy shrine.

朝圣者走了好几天才到达圣地。

B2 adverb /ˈæk.jə.rət.li/

Accurately

准确地，毫无错误地，正确地

Meaning

in an exact way, without any mistakes; precisely; correctly

Example

She accurately predicted the outcome of the election.

她准确地预测了选举结果。

B2 noun /ˌep.ɪˈdem.ɪk/

Epidemic

流行病

Meaning

a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community

Example

The flu epidemic affected thousands of people across the country.

流感疫情影响了全国成千上万的人。

B2 noun /ˈsɒlɪtjuːd/

solitude

孤独

Meaning

The state or situation of being alone.

Example

Solitude can provide the opportunity for deep reflection.

孤独可以提供深刻反思的机会。

B2 adjective /ˈtæn.dʒɪ.bəl/

tangible

切实可行

Meaning

Perceptible by touch; clear and definite; real.

Example

The benefits of exercise are tangible and measurable.

锻炼的好处是切实可行和可衡量的。

B2 noun, verb /stiːm/

steam

蒸汽

Meaning

the vapor into which water is converted when heated; to emit or treat with steam

Example

The kettle was steaming on the stove.

茶壶在炉子上冒蒸汽。

B2 noun /ˈnɒvəlɪst/

novelist

小说家

Meaning

a person who writes novels

Example

The novelist spent years writing his new book.

小说家花了多年写他的最新小说。

B2 adjective /njuːˈmɛrɪkəl/

numerical

数字的

Meaning

relating to or expressed in numbers

Example

The report provides numerical data on population growth.

报告提供了有关人口增长的数字数据。

B2 noun /ˈten.dər.nəs/

Tenderness

温柔

Meaning

gentleness and kindness; the quality of being easily hurt or damaged

Example

The mother showed great tenderness while caring for her sick child.

母亲在照顾生病的孩子时表现出了极大的温柔。

B2 noun, verb /rɪˈzɔːrt/

resort

度假村 / 最后的选择

Meaning

A place for rest or recreation; to turn to something for help or solution.

Example

They stayed at a beach resort during their vacation.

他们在度假期间住在海滩度假村。

B2 adjective /əbˈsɜːrd/

absurd

荒谬的, 不合理的

Meaning

wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate

Example

It is absurd to think that the earth is flat.

认为地球是平的，这太荒谬了。

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 verb /ɪˈnɪʃieɪt/

initiate

启动

Meaning

to begin or start; to introduce someone to a new activity

Example

The company will initiate a new training program.

公司将启动一个新的培训项目。

B2 noun /ˈɜːnɪŋz/

earnings

收入

Meaning

money obtained in return for labor or services

Example

Her monthly earnings are enough to support her family.

她的月收入足以养活她的家人。

B2 adjective /ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsəl/

Universal

普遍的

Meaning

applicable to all cases; existing everywhere

Example

Music is a universal language that everyone understands.

音乐是一种普遍的语言，人人都能理解。

B2 adverb /ˈhev.ɪ.li/

Heavily

猛烈地; 强烈地

Meaning

with great weight; to a great degree; intensely

Example

It rained heavily throughout the night.

整个晚上都在猛烈下雨。

B2 adjective ˈteɪləd

tailored

量身定制

Meaning

Made or adapted for a particular purpose or person.

Example

He wore a tailored suit that complemented his physique perfectly.

他穿了一套量身定制的西装，完美地衬托了他的身形。

B2 noun ˈhæbɪtæt lɒs

Habitat Loss

栖息地丧失

Meaning

The destruction or disappearance of natural environments where organisms live.

Example

Habitat loss is one of the biggest threats to butterflies.

栖息地丧失是蝴蝶面临的最大威胁之一。

B2 adjective /ˈɡrʌm.pi/

Grumpy

脾气坏的; 易怒的;

Meaning

bad-tempered and irritable; easily annoyed

Example

He was grumpy all morning because he didn't sleep well.

他整个早上都很脾气坏，因为他睡得不好。

B2 noun /reɪˈʒiːm/

regime

政权

Meaning

a system or form of government, often authoritarian

Example

The military regime controlled the country for decades.

军事政权控制了这个国家几十年。

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 adjective /self səˈfɪʃənt/

Self-sufficient

自给自足

Meaning

able to provide for oneself without depending on others

Example

The farm is completely self-sufficient in producing vegetables.

这个农场在蔬菜生产方面完全自给自足。

B2 adverb juːˈnæn.ɪ.məs.li

unanimously

一致通过

Meaning

With the agreement of all people involved; without opposition.

Example

The proposal was unanimously accepted.

提案得到了全体一致通过。

B2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈveɪləbəl/

unavailable

不可用

Meaning

Not able to be obtained, reached, or used; not present or accessible.

Example

The manager was unavailable to take calls during the meeting.

经理在会议期间不可用，无法接听电话。

B2 verb /əbˈzɔːrb/

absorb

吸收

Meaning

to take in or soak up a liquid, energy, or information

Example

The sponge absorbed all the water.

海绵吸收了所有的水。

B2 noun /klɔː/

Claw

爪子

Meaning

sharp curved nail on the foot of an animal or bird

Example

The cat extended its sharp claws to climb the tree.

猫伸出锋利的爪子爬上了树。

B2 adjective /ˈfruːt.fəl/

Fruitful

富有成效的; 有益的; 成功的;

Meaning

productive; beneficial; successful;

Example

Our discussion was very fruitful and led to many new ideas.

我们的讨论非常有成效，带来了许多新的想法。

B2 adjective /ˈfeɪtl/

fatal

致命的

Meaning

causing death; leading to disaster

Example

The accident proved fatal for the driver.

事故对司机来说是致命的。

B2 adjective /ˈvɪʃ.əs/

Vicious

恶毒的; 残忍的; 野性的

Meaning

deliberately cruel or violent; having a savage nature

Example

The vicious dog attacked anyone who came near its territory.

那只恶狗攻击任何接近其领土的人。

B2 noun /ˈdʒes.tʃər/

Gesture

手势

Meaning

a movement of part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning

Example

She made a welcoming gesture with her hands to invite the guests inside.

她用手做了一个欢迎的手势，邀请客人进来。

B2 noun /prəˈfɪʃənsi/

proficiency

熟练

Meaning

Competency or skill; expertise.

Example

His proficiency in multiple languages is remarkable.

他在多种语言上的熟练度令人印象深刻。

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 noun /ɪkˈses/

Excess

过剩; 多余

Meaning

an amount of something that is more than necessary, permitted, or desirable

Example

The excess food from the party was donated to the local shelter.

派对剩余的食物被捐赠给了当地的庇护所。

B2 adjective /mɪr/

mere

仅仅

Meaning

Used to emphasize how small or insignificant something is.

Example

It was a mere suggestion, not a command.

这只是一个建议，而不是命令。

B2 adjective /ˈpæʃənət/

passionate

热情的

Meaning

showing or caused by strong feelings or a strong belief

Example

He is passionate about environmental conservation.

他对环境保护充满热情。

B2 verb ˈel.ɪ.veɪt

elevate

提升，抬高，升高到更高的位置或更重要的水平

Meaning

To lift to a higher position; to raise to a more important or impressive level.

Example

Good leadership can elevate team performance.

良好的领导能够提升团队表现。

B2 adjective /ˈɔː.rəl/

Oral

口头的；与嘴巴相关的

Meaning

spoken rather than written; relating to the mouth

Example

The oral examination will test your speaking skills.

口头考试将测试你的口语技能。

B2 noun /ˈmɛmoʊ/

memo

Meaning

a written message, typically in a business setting

Example

He wrote a memo to the staff about the upcoming meeting.

B2 noun /spæm/

spam

垃圾邮件

Meaning

unsolicited or unwanted electronic communication, typically in the form of email

Example

My inbox is full of spam emails that I need to delete.

我的收件箱里满是垃圾邮件，我需要删除它们。

B2 noun /məˈstɑːʃ/

Moustache

胡须

Meaning

hair that grows on the upper lip of men

Example

He grew a thick moustache for the play.

他为剧本长出了浓密的胡子。

B2 noun pɪər ˈɪnfluəns

peer influence

同龄人影响

Meaning

The effect that members of a peer group have on each other, especially in terms of behavior, attitudes, and decision-making.

Example

Peer influence can shape juvenile behavior significantly.

同龄人影响可以显著塑造青少年的行为。

B2 verb /ɪnˈkʌmpəs/

encompass

涵盖

Meaning

To include comprehensively; to surround or encircle.

Example

The project will encompass all aspects of rural development.

该项目将涵盖农村发展的各个方面。

B2 adjective; verb (past participle) /ˈɒkjʊpaɪd/

occupied

被占用的；被占领的

Meaning

being in use or taken; filled or lived in; controlled or held by force

Example

The room is occupied, so please wait outside.

房间被占用，请在外面等候。

B2 adjective /ˌʌn.kəʊˈɒp.ər.ə.tɪv/

uncooperative

不合作的

Meaning

not willing to help or work with others; unhelpful

Example

The witness was uncooperative and refused to answer questions.

证人不合作，拒绝回答问题。

B2 noun /skrɪpt/

script

剧本

Meaning

The written text of a play, film, or broadcast; handwriting style.

Example

The actor memorized his lines from the script.

演员从剧本中背诵了台词。

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 /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 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 adjective /ˈpɔɪn.tɪd/

Pointed

尖锐的; 直接且明确

Meaning

having a sharp end; direct and unambiguous

Example

She made a pointed remark about his behavior.

她对他的行为发表了直截了当的评论。

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 /ˈskuːtər/

scooter

滑板车

Meaning

a small two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine or electricity

Example

She rides a scooter to work every day.

她每天骑滑板车去上班。

B2 noun ˌriːfɔːˈreɪʃən

reforestation

重新造林

Meaning

The natural or intentional restocking of existing forests and woodlands that have been depleted.

Example

Reforestation efforts are crucial to restoring ecosystems.

重新造林的努力对恢复生态系统至关重要。

B2 adjective, noun /ˈsaɪkɪk/

psychic

Meaning

relating to the mind or supernatural powers; a person claiming to have extrasensory abilities

Example

The psychic claimed she could predict the future.

B2 noun /ˈkaʊn.tər/

counter

柜台

Meaning

a flat surface in a shop, bank, or kitchen where transactions or work are done

Example

The cashier stood behind the counter.

收银员站在柜台后面。

B2 adverb /ˈædɪkwətli/

adequately

恰当地

Meaning

in a satisfactory manner

Example

He completed the task adequately, but could improve next time.

他适当地完成了任务，但下次可以改进。

B2 noun /ˈdʌbəl ˈdekər/

Double decker

双层巴士

Meaning

a bus with two levels or floors for passengers

Example

The red double decker bus is a famous symbol of London.

红色的双层巴士是伦敦的一个著名象征。

B2 noun /əkˈnɒlɪdʒmənt/

acknowledgement

确认

Meaning

the act of recognizing or accepting something as true or valid; an expression of gratitude or recognition

Example

She received an acknowledgement for her contribution to the project.

她因对该项目的贡献而获得确认。

B2 adjective /əˈfen.sɪv/

Offensive

冒犯的; 侮辱的; 攻击性的

Meaning

causing displeasure or resentment; insulting; aggressive

Example

His offensive remarks hurt everyone's feelings.

他的冒犯言论伤害了每个人的感情。

B2 adjective /sɪmˈbɒlɪk/

symbolic

象征性的

Meaning

serving as a symbol or representing something else

Example

The dove is symbolic of peace and freedom.

鸽子是和平与自由的象征。

B2 noun /ˈwɪd.oʊ.ər/

Widower

鳏夫

Meaning

a man whose wife has died and who has not married again

Example

The elderly widower lived alone but had regular visits from his children.

那位年长的鳏夫独自生活，但定期接受孩子们的拜访。

B2 adjective /ˈkɒmɪkəl/

comical

滑稽

Meaning

Funny in a strange or silly way; amusing.

Example

His comical expressions made everyone laugh.

他滑稽的表情让所有人都笑了。

B2 noun ˈflæʃkɑːrdz

flashcards

学习卡片

Meaning

Cards containing small amounts of information, held up for students to see, as an aid to learning.

Example

Flashcards help in quick memorization.

闪卡帮助快速记忆。

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 /ɪnˈkluːsɪv/

inclusive

包容的

Meaning

Including all the services, facilities, or items normally expected or required; not excluding any section of society or any party involved.

Example

Inclusive growth benefits all sections of society.

包容性增长惠及社会的所有阶层。

B2 adjective /proʊn/

Prone

倾向于

Meaning

having a tendency to; inclined; lying face down

Example

He is prone to making mistakes when he's tired.

他容易犯错，当他累的时候。

B2 noun /ˈpɛbl/

pebble

卵石

Meaning

a small smooth stone found on beaches or rivers

Example

He threw a pebble into the pond and watched the ripples.

他把一块卵石扔进池塘，看着水波。

B2 adjective /ˈɒp.tɪ.məl/

optimal

最优，最适合的

Meaning

Best or most favorable; the most effective under particular conditions.

Example

The optimal temperature for plant growth is around 25°C.

植物生长的最优温度大约是25°C。

B2 noun /jʌŋ fɪʃ/

Young fish

幼鱼

Meaning

juvenile or small fish; fish that has not reached maturity

Example

Young fish need protection from predators.

幼鱼需要防止被掠食者攻击。

B2 noun /skɑːr/

Scar

疤痕

Meaning

a mark left on the skin after a wound has healed; lasting emotional damage

Example

The accident left a permanent scar on his forehead.

事故在他额头上留下了永久的伤疤。

B2 verb /maɪˈɡreɪt/

migrate

Meaning

To move from one region or habitat to another, especially regularly according to the seasons or for work.

Example

Birds migrate south during the winter.

B2 adjective /ˈhez.ɪ.tənt/

Hesitant

犹豫不决的; 不确定的; 拒绝的

Meaning

uncertain or unwilling to act; showing doubt or reluctance

Example

She was hesitant to accept the job offer.

她在接受工作邀请时犹豫不决。

B2 noun /ˈɡləʊ.bəl piːs/

global peace

全球和平

Meaning

Worldwide harmony and absence of conflict between nations.

Example

Global peace requires collective efforts.

全球和平需要集体努力。

B2 adjective/verb /əˈprɒksɪmət/

approximate

大约的

Meaning

close to the actual but not exact; to estimate or calculate roughly

Example

The cost is approximate and may change later.

这个成本是大约的，之后可能会改变。

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。

B2 noun /moʊˈmɛn.təm/

momentum

动能

Meaning

The quantity of motion of a moving body; the impetus and driving force gained by the development of a process or course of events.

Example

The company gained momentum after launching a new product.

公司在推出新产品后获得了动能。

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 /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 /ˈkwɒr.əl/

Quarrel

争吵; 争论

Meaning

an angry argument or disagreement between people

Example

They had a quarrel about money and stopped talking to each other.

他们因为钱发生了争吵，停止了相互交谈。

B2 noun ˌfʌŋk.ʃəˈnæl.ə.ti

functionality

功能性

Meaning

The quality of being functional; the ability to work or operate as intended.

Example

The new refrigerator has improved functionality.

新冰箱提高了功能性。

B2 noun /ˈtroʊfi/

trophy

奖杯

Meaning

An object awarded as a prize for a victory or achievement.

Example

She proudly displayed the trophy she won in the competition.

她骄傲地展示了她在比赛中赢得的奖杯。

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 adjective /ˈstɛdi/

steady

稳定

Meaning

firm, stable, and not likely to change suddenly

Example

He kept his hand steady while painting the picture.

他在画画时保持手稳定。

B2 adjective /ˈpær.ə.lel/

Parallel

平行

Meaning

side by side and having the same distance continuously between them; similar or corresponding

Example

The two roads run parallel to each other for several miles.

这两条道路在好几英里内平行。

B2 verb /skeər/

scare

恐吓

Meaning

to frighten someone or make them feel afraid

Example

The loud noise scared the baby.

大声的噪音把婴儿吓坏了。

B2 adjective /kəʊˈhɪə.rənt/

coherent

连贯

Meaning

Logical and consistent; forming a unified whole; clear and easy to understand.

Example

His speech was clear and coherent.

他的演讲清晰且连贯。

B2 noun /ˈɑːrkaɪvz/

tremble

颤抖

Meaning

To shake slightly, often because of fear, cold, or nervousness.

Example

She began to tremble with fear before speaking.

她在讲话前因害怕而开始颤抖。

B2 noun /rɪˈdʒɛkʃən/

rejection

拒绝

Meaning

the action of refusing or dismissing something or someone

Example

Her rejection of the offer surprised everyone.

她拒绝了这个提议，令所有人吃惊。

B2 verb /stɪə(r)/

steer

操控

Meaning

to guide or control the movement of a vehicle, vessel, or person

Example

He steered the car carefully through the narrow street.

他小心地把车开过狭窄的街道。

B2 noun /ˈdel.ɪ.ɡət/

Delegate

代表

Meaning

a person chosen or elected to act for or represent others; representative

Example

Each country sent a delegate to participate in the international conference.

每个国家派遣了一个代表参加国际会议。

B2 noun ˈvɜː.tʃu.əl ˈklɑːs.ruːmz

virtual classrooms

虚拟教室

Meaning

An online learning environment where teachers and students interact via digital platforms.

Example

Virtual classrooms enable remote learning for students worldwide.

虚拟教室为全球学生提供远程学习的机会。

B2 noun /ˈpærɪʃ/

parish

教区

Meaning

A local church community or the area served by a parish church.

Example

The parish gathered for Sunday service.

教区成员为周日的服务聚集在一起。

B2 verb /dɪˈzɒlv/

dissolve

Meaning

to melt or become liquid; to officially end or break up an agreement or organization

Example

The sugar will dissolve quickly in hot tea.

B2 noun /ˈæl.oʊ ˈvɪər.ə/

Aloe Vera

芦荟

Meaning

a succulent plant with thick fleshy leaves and medicinal properties; produces tubular flowers

Example

The aloe vera plant blooms with orange or yellow tubular flowers.

芦荟植物开着橙色或黄色的管状花。

B2 adverb /ˈwɪl.ɪŋ.li/

Willingly

自愿地

Meaning

in a willing manner; voluntarily; with free will

Example

She willingly helped her neighbors during the emergency.

她在紧急情况下自愿帮助了她的邻居。

B2 adjective /ˈhɑːrti/

Hearty

热情友好; 丰富而滋养

Meaning

enthusiastic and friendly; substantial and nourishing

Example

He gave us a hearty welcome when we arrived at his home.

当我们到达他家时，他给了我们热情的欢迎。

B2 noun /ˈaʊtˌskɜːrt/

outskirt

城市郊区

Meaning

the outer edge or border of a town or city

Example

They built a new factory on the outskirts of the city.

他们在城市郊区建了一家新工厂。

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 adjective əˈkwætɪk

aquatic

水生

Meaning

Growing or living in or near water; of or relating to water.

Example

Aquatic species are being endangered by pollution.

水生物种正受到污染的威胁。

B2 noun /ˈɡeɪt.weɪ/

Gateway

入口; 大门

Meaning

an entrance or opening that provides access to a place; a means of achieving a particular state or condition

Example

The ancient stone gateway served as the entrance to the magnificent palace.

古老的石门作为通往宏伟宫殿的入口。

B2 conjunction /ˌɔːlˈbiː.ɪt/

albeit

尽管

Meaning

Although; even though.

Example

He finally agreed, albeit reluctantly.

他最终同意了，尽管不情愿。

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 noun /ˈfleɪ.vər/

Flavour

风味

Meaning

the distinctive taste of a food or drink; a particular quality or atmosphere

Example

The soup had a rich flavour of herbs and spices from the garden.

汤里有来自花园的丰富香草和香料味。