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B2 noun /ˌkɑm.pənˈseɪ.ʃən/

Compensation

补偿; 赔偿
Meaning
something given or received as an equivalent for services, debt, loss, injury, or suffering; payment or reward
Example
The company provided financial compensation to the workers injured in the accident.
公司向在事故中受伤的工人提供了经济补偿。
B2 noun /ˈɡloʊbəl əˈwɛrnɪs/

global awareness

全球意识
Meaning
Worldwide consciousness and understanding of important issues that affect people globally, leading to informed action and policy changes.
Example
Global awareness of climate change is essential for policy changes.
全球气候变化意识对政策变化至关重要。
B2 noun /əˌbriːviˈeɪʃən/

abbreviation

缩写
Meaning
a shortened form of a word or phrase
Example
NASA is an abbreviation for National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
NASA 是 National Aeronautics and Space Administration 的缩写。
B2 verb /daɪˈvɜːrt/

divert

Meaning
to turn aside from a course; to redirect or entertain
Example
The police diverted traffic to a side road.
B2 adjective /ˈmɪθɪkəl/

Mythical

神话的
Meaning
existing only in myths or legends; imaginary or fictitious
Example
Dragons are mythical creatures that appear in many cultures.
龙是神话中的生物，出现在许多文化中。
B2 verb /dɪˈsiːv/

deceive

欺骗
Meaning
To cause someone to believe something that is not true.
Example
He tried to deceive his friends with a fake story.
他试图用一个假的故事欺骗他的朋友。
B2 noun /ˈsɛnsər/

sensor

幸福
Meaning
a device that detects or measures a physical property and records, indicates, or responds to it
Example
The motion sensor turned on the light automatically.
当她获得奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
B2 noun /frɒk/

Frock

连衣裙
Meaning
a dress, especially a simple or casual one for women or children
Example
The little girl wore a pink frock to her birthday party.
小女孩穿着粉红色的连衣裙参加她的生日派对。
B2 noun /ˈkəʊ.tɪŋ/

coating

涂层
Meaning
A protective or decorative layer applied to a surface.
Example
A protective coating prevents rust formation.
保护涂层可以防止生锈。
B2 verb /rɪˈtriːv/

retrieve

找回
Meaning
to get something back that was lost or taken; to recover
Example
She managed to retrieve her lost phone from the taxi.
她成功地从出租车中找回了她丢失的手机。
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 /bɪˈtreɪ/

betray

背叛
Meaning
to be disloyal to; to reveal secrets
Example
He felt betrayed by his closest friend.
他感到被他最亲密的朋友背叛。
B2 noun /ˈtɛl.ər/

teller

出纳员; 讲述者
Meaning
A person who counts and manages money at a bank; a person who tells or relates something
Example
The bank teller counted the cash carefully before handing it over.
银行出纳在交付现金前仔细点算了金额。
B2 noun /waɪt ˈpɛpər/

White Pepper

白胡椒
Meaning
a spice made from dried peppercorns with the outer husk removed
Example
She added white pepper to the cream soup for a mild spicy flavor.
她把白胡椒加入奶油汤中，给它增添了温和的辛辣味。
B2 noun /kɒt/

Cot

婴儿床
Meaning
a small bed, especially a portable one or one for a baby
Example
The baby sleeps peacefully in her cot.
宝宝在她的婴儿床上睡得很安稳。
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 noun /ˈreb.əl/

Rebel

叛徒
Meaning
a person who resists authority or control
Example
The young rebel refused to follow the school rules.
那个年轻的叛徒拒绝遵守学校的规定。
B2 noun /ˈædvərtaɪzər/

advertiser

广告商
Meaning
a person or company that advertises a product, service, or event
Example
The advertiser paid millions for a Super Bowl commercial spot.
广告商为超级碗广告位置支付了数百万。
B2 verb /əˈlɛdʒ/

allege

声称
Meaning
to claim or assert something, typically without proof
Example
The witness alleged that the man was at the crime scene.
证人声称该男子在犯罪现场。
B2 verb /nɒd/

nod

点头
Meaning
to move one's head down and up to show agreement or acknowledgment
Example
She nodded in agreement with the proposal.
她点头表示同意该提议。
B2 noun /ˌrek.riˈeɪ.ʃən/

Recreation

娱乐活动; 使某物再次存在的过程
Meaning
an activity that is done for enjoyment; the process of making something exist again
Example
The park provides recreation facilities for children and adults.
公园为儿童和成人提供娱乐设施。
B2 noun /ˈænθəm/

anthem

国歌
Meaning
A song that is identified with a particular group, movement, or nation, often expressing pride or unity.
Example
The national anthem was played before the football match.
国歌在足球比赛前奏响。
B2 noun /ˈmɪks.tʃər/

Mixture

混合物
Meaning
a combination of different substances or elements
Example
The cake batter is a mixture of flour, eggs, and milk.
蛋糕面糊是面粉、鸡蛋和牛奶的混合物。
B2 adjective /ˈæm.pəl/

Ample

充足的；足够的；丰富的
Meaning
large in size, extent, or capacity; plentiful; more than enough
Example
We have ample time to finish the project before the deadline.
我们有足够的时间在最后期限前完成项目。
B2 noun /kənˈdʌktər/

conductor

指挥 / 导电材料
Meaning
a person who directs a performance or someone who collects fares on public transport; or a material that conducts electricity
Example
The conductor waved his baton to start the orchestra.
指挥挥动他的指挥棒开始了乐团的演奏。
B2 noun ˌæn.tiˈɒk.sɪ.dənt

antioxidant

抗氧化剂
Meaning
A substance that may prevent or delay some types of cell damage by neutralizing free radicals.
Example
Green tea contains powerful antioxidants that slow aging.
绿茶含有强效的抗氧化剂，可以减缓衰老。
B2 noun /paʊtʃ/

pouch

袋子
Meaning
a small bag or pocket, often used to carry small items
Example
She kept her coins in a small leather pouch.
她把硬币放在一个小皮袋里。
B2 verb /səˈrɛndər/

surrender

投降
Meaning
to give up or yield to an opponent or authority
Example
The army finally surrendered after weeks of fighting.
在几周的战斗后，军队终于投降了。
B2 noun /ˌsuːvəˈnɪər/

Souvenir

纪念品
Meaning
a thing that is kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event; a memento
Example
I bought a small souvenir from the gift shop.
我在礼品店买了一个小纪念品。
B2 verb /blɪŋk/

blink

眨眼
Meaning
to close and open the eyes quickly.
Example
She blinked rapidly to clear the dust from her eyes.
她迅速眨眼清除眼中的灰尘。
B2 noun /saɪˈkɒlədʒi/

psychology

心理学
Meaning
the scientific study of the mind and behavior
Example
Psychology helps us understand how people think and act.
心理学帮助我们理解人们如何思考和行动。
B2 adverb /ˈɜːrdʒəntli/

urgently

紧急地
Meaning
in a way that requires immediate attention or action
Example
The patient urgently needs medical attention.
病人紧急地需要医疗救助。
B2 noun /ɪmˈpaʊə.mənt/

empowerment

赋权
Meaning
Authority or power given to someone to do something.
Example
Empowerment initiatives enhance confidence.
赋权举措提升信心。
B2 noun /lɪˈdʒɪtɪməsi/

legitimacy

合法性
Meaning
the quality of being accepted as right, proper, or lawful
Example
The legitimacy of the election was questioned by observers.
选举的合法性受到观察员的质疑。
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 adverb /əˈten.tɪv.li/

Attentively

专心
Meaning
with careful attention; in a focused manner
Example
She listened attentively to her teacher's instructions.
她专心听取了老师的指示。
B2 noun/verb /bruːz/

bruise

Meaning
As a noun: an injury appearing as a purple or blue mark on the skin; As a verb: to injure without breaking the skin
Example
He got a bruise on his arm after falling.
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 ˈbɛntʃˌmɑːr.kɪŋ

benchmarking

标准定义与比较分析
Meaning
Comparing with a specific industry or competitor to set the best standards.
Example
Companies use benchmarking to assess their performance.
公司利用基准测试来评估其表现。
B2 noun /ˈbɒtəni/

botany

植物学
Meaning
the scientific study of plants
Example
She is studying botany at the university.
她在大学里学习植物学。
B2 noun /ˈliːf.lət/

Leaflet

传单; 宣传单
Meaning
a printed sheet of paper containing information or advertising and usually distributed free
Example
She handed out leaflets about the environmental campaign.
她分发了有关环保运动的传单。
B2 noun /ˈtæksˌpeɪər/

taxpayer

纳税人
Meaning
a person who pays tax to the government
Example
The taxpayers' money is used to fund public services.
纳税人的钱被用于资助公共服务。
B2 verb /hætʃ/

hatch

孵化
Meaning
to emerge from an egg; to devise or create a plan
Example
The bird will hatch from its egg soon.
鸟将从蛋中孵化出来。
B2 noun /faʊl/

Fowl

家禽
Meaning
a domesticated bird kept for meat or eggs; chicken or other poultry
Example
The farmer raised fowl in his backyard for fresh eggs and meat.
农民在后院养家禽，提供新鲜的鸡蛋和肉。
B2 noun /ˌdel.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

delegation

代表团
Meaning
A group of people chosen to represent others in negotiations or discussions.
Example
The delegation presented their country's agenda.
代表团提出了他们国家的议程。
B2 adjective /ˌmʌltɪˈlɪŋɡwəl/

multilingual

多语种
Meaning
Able to speak or written in several languages.
Example
She grew up in a multilingual household.
她在一个多语言的家庭中长大。
B2 noun /ˈreɪn.dʒər/

ranger

巡护员
Meaning
A person responsible for protecting and managing forests, parks, or natural areas.
Example
The park ranger guided the tourists through the forest trail.
公园巡护员带领游客走过森林小道。
B2 noun /temp.ˈteɪ.ʃən/

Temptation

诱惑
Meaning
the desire to do something wrong or unwise; an urge to have or do something
Example
He resisted the temptation to eat the entire chocolate cake.
他抵抗了吃掉整块巧克力蛋糕的诱惑。
B2 verb /ˈkɒnstɪtjuːt/

constitute

构成
Meaning
To make up, form, or establish something.
Example
These documents constitute the legal agreement between the two parties.
这些文件构成了两方之间的法律协议。
B2 adjective /ɪnˈdjʊər.ɪŋ/

Enduring

持久的; 永恒的; 持续很长时间的
Meaning
lasting; permanent; continuing for a long time
Example
Their enduring friendship lasted for decades.
他们持久的友谊持续了几十年。
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 adverb /səˈpəʊzɪdli/

supposedly

据说
Meaning
used to show that something is believed or claimed to be true, though it may not be
Example
He is supposedly the best player on the team.
据说他是队里最好的球员。
B2 verb /ˈkɒnvɪkt/

convict

判决
Meaning
to find someone guilty of a crime in a court of law
Example
The court convicted him of theft.
法院判定他偷窃有罪。
B2 adjective ɪˈvɒlvɪŋ

evolving

演变的
Meaning
Developing gradually, especially from a simple to a more complex form; changing and developing.
Example
Education plays a role in evolving societal norms.
教育在社会规范的演变中发挥着作用。
B2 noun /ˈbɪʃəp/

bishop

主教
Meaning
a senior member of the Christian clergy, usually in charge of a diocese and empowered to confer holy orders.
Example
The bishop delivered a powerful sermon during Sunday service.
主教在星期天的礼拜中做了一个有力的布道。
B2 noun /ˌmɒd.ən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

modernization

现代化
Meaning
The process of adapting something to modern needs or habits.
Example
Modernization of industries reduces pollution.
工业的现代化减少了污染。
B2 noun /rɪˈfjuː.zəl/

Refusal

拒绝; 拒绝接受
Meaning
the act of saying no to something or not accepting something
Example
His refusal to cooperate made the project more difficult.
他拒绝合作让项目变得更难。
B2 noun /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/

shipping

运输
Meaning
the process of transporting goods
Example
The shipping of the products was delayed due to weather conditions.
由于天气原因，产品的运输被延迟了。
B2 verb /ɪnˈfɛkt/

infect

传染
Meaning
To contaminate with a disease-causing organism.
Example
The virus can infect healthy people quickly.
病毒可以迅速传染健康的人。
B2 noun /ɪmˈpɒlɪtnəs/

impoliteness

不礼貌
Meaning
lack of good manners or courtesy; rude behavior
Example
His impoliteness towards the guests shocked everyone.
他对客人的不礼貌让所有人都感到震惊。
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 /ˈleɪzər/

laser

激光
Meaning
a device that emits a concentrated beam of light
Example
The doctor used a laser to perform eye surgery.
医生使用激光进行眼部手术。
B2 noun /ɡʌlf/

Gulf

海湾
Meaning
a deep inlet of the sea almost surrounded by land; a wide gap or difference between people or groups
Example
The Persian Gulf is an important waterway for international shipping and oil transport.
波斯湾是国际航运和石油运输的重要水道。
B2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈpruːv/

disapprove

不赞成
Meaning
to have a negative opinion about something; to consider something wrong or bad
Example
Many parents disapprove of smoking.
许多父母不赞成吸烟。
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 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 verb /ˈdɛdɪkeɪt/

dedicate

奉献
Meaning
to devote time, effort, or oneself to a particular purpose or person
Example
She dedicated her life to helping the poor.
她献出了自己的生命来帮助穷人。
B2 noun /ˈspəʊkswɪmən/

spokeswoman

发言人女性
Meaning
a woman who speaks on behalf of a group or organization
Example
The spokeswoman for the company announced the new product.
公司的发言人宣布了新产品。
B2 noun /sɪmˈplɪsɪti/

Simplicity

简单; 清晰
Meaning
the quality of being simple; lack of complexity or intricacy
Example
The beauty of the design lies in its simplicity.
设计的美丽在于它的简单性。
B2 noun /pərˈfek.ʃən/

Perfection

完美
Meaning
the state of being complete and without flaws; the highest degree of excellence
Example
The artist spent years trying to achieve perfection in his paintings.
艺术家花了多年时间，试图在他的画作中实现完美。
B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈloʊd/

overload

过载
Meaning
to load with too much weight or cargo; to give too much work or information
Example
Don't overload the washing machine or it might break down.
不要过载洗衣机，否则它可能会坏掉。
B2 noun /ˌsuː.pərˈstɪʃ.ən/

Superstition

迷信
Meaning
a belief or practice considered irrational or supernatural
Example
Breaking a mirror brings seven years of bad luck is a common superstition.
打破镜子带来七年的厄运，这是一种常见的迷信。
B2 verb /ˈdɪkteɪt/

dictate

口述
Meaning
to say words aloud for someone to write down; to give orders
Example
The boss dictates letters to his secretary.
老板给他的秘书口述信件。
B2 verb /sʌk/

suck

吸
Meaning
to draw something into the mouth by using the lips and tongue
Example
The baby began to suck her thumb.
婴儿开始吸吮她的拇指。
B2 noun /dɪsˈɡreɪs/

Disgrace

耻辱; 丢脸; 恥辱
Meaning
loss of reputation or respect as the result of a dishonorable action; a shameful situation
Example
His arrest brought disgrace upon his entire family and reputation.
他的逮捕给他的整个家庭和声誉带来了耻辱。
B2 adjective /ˈhek.tɪk/

Hectic

忙碌的; 激烈的; 充满活动的
Meaning
very busy and full of activity; frantic; characterized by intense activity or excitement
Example
My schedule has been hectic lately with back-to-back meetings.
最近我的日程表因为连场会议而变得忙碌。
B2 noun ˈven.tʃərz

ventures

企业
Meaning
Business enterprises or undertakings, especially risky ones.
Example
Luxury ventures in space attract wealthy clients.
奢侈的太空投资吸引了富有的客户。
B2 noun /ɡriːn ˈtʃɪl.i/

Green Chili

青辣椒
Meaning
unripe chili pepper that is green in color and has a spicy taste
Example
She added chopped green chili to the salad for extra heat.
她将切好的青椒加到沙拉中，以增加辣味。
B2 adjective dɪˈlɪbəreɪt

deliberate

故意做的
Meaning
Done consciously and intentionally; carefully considered.
Example
His deliberate actions showed great care and thoughtfulness.
他的故意行为表现出极大的关心和深思熟虑。
B2 noun /kənˈsʌmp.ʃən/

Consumption

消费
Meaning
The using up of a resource or the amount of a product consumed by consumers.
Example
High energy consumption leads to increased electricity bills.
高能耗导致电费增加。
B2 adjective /ɪkˌsperɪˈmentl/

experimental

实验的
Meaning
based on untested ideas or techniques; relating to experiments or testing
Example
The scientists developed an experimental drug to treat cancer.
科学家们开发了一种实验性药物来治疗癌症。
B2 noun /fluːt/

Flute

长笛
Meaning
a musical wind instrument with holes along its length that is played by blowing across a hole at one end
Example
He played a sweet melody on his flute.
他在他的长笛上演奏了一首甜美的旋律。
B2 adjective; past participle /ˈɒnəd/

honoured

感到荣幸的
Meaning
treated with respect or distinction; feeling proud and privileged
Example
She felt deeply honoured to receive the award.
她因获得这个奖项而感到非常荣幸。
B2 noun /ˈlɔɪəlti/

loyalty

忠诚
Meaning
a strong feeling of support or allegiance
Example
His loyalty to the company earned him great respect.
他对公司的忠诚为他赢得了极大的尊敬。
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 adjective, noun /ˈɛəriəl/

aerial

空中 / 天线
Meaning
As an adjective: existing or happening in the air. As a noun: an antenna for receiving radio or television signals.
Example
The pilot performed an amazing aerial maneuver.
飞行员执行了一个令人惊叹的空中机动。
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 /suːˈpɜːrb/

superb

极好的
Meaning
extremely good; excellent
Example
The hotel provided superb service during our stay.
酒店在我们停留期间提供了极好的服务。
B2 adjective /ˌθɛr.əˈpjuː.tɪk/

therapeutic

治疗性
Meaning
Having a healing or beneficial effect on the body or mind.
Example
Meditation is highly therapeutic for mental well-being.
冥想对心理健康非常有治疗作用。
B2 noun ˈneɪʧər ɪnˈθjuːziæsts

Nature Enthusiasts

自然爱好者
Meaning
People who have a passionate interest in and love for the natural world and outdoor activities.
Example
Nature enthusiasts often visit Sajek Valley for its scenic beauty.
自然爱好者常常前往萨杰克山谷，欣赏其美丽的景色。
B2 adjective /dɪˈfensɪv/

Defensive

防御性
Meaning
used or intended to defend or protect; showing a tendency to react in an angry or hurt way when criticized
Example
He became defensive when criticized about his work.
当他因为工作受到批评时，他变得防御性很强。
B2 verb /ˈpɛrɪʃ/

perish

死去
Meaning
To die, especially in a sudden or violent way.
Example
Many soldiers perished in the war.
许多士兵在战争中死去。
B2 adjective/noun ˌdem.əˈɡræf.ɪk

demographic

人口统计学的
Meaning
Relating to the structure of populations; statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it.
Example
The company analyzes demographic trends before launching a product.
公司在推出产品之前会分析人口统计学趋势。
B2 adjective /ˈneɪ.bər.ɪŋ/

Neighbouring

邻近的; 相邻的; 邻接的
Meaning
situated next to or very near; adjacent; bordering
Example
We often visit our neighbouring countries for trade.
我们经常访问我们的邻国进行贸易。
B2 noun /ˌstɪm.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/

stimulation

刺激
Meaning
The action of arousing interest, enthusiasm, or excitement.
Example
Stimulation reduces stress and aids relaxation.
刺激减少压力并有助于放松。
B2 adjective /ˌsɪm.pəˈθet.ɪk/

Sympathetic

有同情心的; 富有理解的; 敏感的;
Meaning
showing compassion or understanding for someone's feelings or situation
Example
She was very sympathetic when I told her about my problems.
当我告诉她我的问题时，她表现得非常有同情心。
B2 adjective /traɪˈʌmfənt/

Triumphant

得胜的; 高兴的
Meaning
having won a battle or contest; rejoicing as a result of success
Example
The team was triumphant after winning the championship.
团队在赢得锦标赛后感到欢欣鼓舞。
B2 noun dɪˈveləpɪŋ ˈriːdʒənz

developing regions

发展中国家
Meaning
Areas or countries that are in the process of economic growth and development
Example
Pollution affects developing regions the most.
污染最严重地影响发展中国家。
B2 noun /ˈbrɔːd.bænd/

broadband

宽带
Meaning
a high-capacity transmission technique using a wide range of frequencies.
Example
Broadband internet has become a necessity in modern homes.
宽带互联网已成为现代家庭的必需品。
B2 adjective /mæɡˈnɪfɪsənt/

magnificent

壮观
Meaning
extremely beautiful, impressive, or splendid
Example
The view from the mountain was truly magnificent.
从山上看到的景色真的很壮观。
B2 noun /ˈfɜːrneɪs/

furnace

炉子
Meaning
an enclosed structure in which heat is produced for a building or for melting metal
Example
The factory's furnace melted the metal quickly.
工厂的炉子迅速融化了金属。
B2 verb /ˈsmʌɡəl/

smuggle

Meaning
to move goods illegally into or out of a country
Example
The gang tried to smuggle gold across the border.
B2 adjective ˌæɡ.rɪˈkʌl.tʃər.əl

agricultural

农业的
Meaning
Connected with farming.
Example
Agricultural advancements enhance food security.
农业进步提高了食品安全。
B2 noun/verb /kəˈmjuː.tɪŋ/

commuting

每日通勤
Meaning
Regular travel to and from workplace, daily journey for work.
Example
He spends two hours commuting to work every day.
他每天花两个小时通勤去上班。
B2 noun /ˌrɛɡ.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

regulation

由权威制定和维护的规则或指令
Meaning
A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority.
Example
Government regulation ensures fair business practices.
政府规则确保公平的商业实践。
B2 noun /ˈrɒbər/

robber

强盗
Meaning
a person who steals property from others, often using force or threat
Example
The robber was caught after a quick police chase.
经过警方的快速追捕，强盗被抓住了。
B2 noun /ˈsɛnət/

senate

参议院
Meaning
a legislative or governing body, typically the upper chamber in a bicameral legislature
Example
The senate voted in favor of the new healthcare bill.
参议院投票支持新的医疗保健法案。
B2 noun ˈkɔːrəl ˈriːfs

Coral Reefs

珊瑚礁
Meaning
Underwater structures made from calcium carbonate secreted by corals, forming diverse marine ecosystems.
Example
Saint Martin's Island is known for its coral reefs.
圣马丁岛以其珊瑚礁而闻名。
B2 noun /ˈsaɪd.laɪn/

sideline

副业
Meaning
An activity done in addition to one's main job or area of work.
Example
The sideline discussions led to mutual understanding.
副线讨论促进了相互理解。
B2 noun hɛdʒ

hedge

对冲策略
Meaning
A way of protecting oneself against financial loss or other adverse circumstances.
Example
Investors use hedging strategies to protect against market volatility.
投资者使用对冲策略来保护自己免受市场波动的影响。
B2 verb /ˈfɪltər/

filter

过滤
Meaning
to pass a substance through a device to remove unwanted material or to selectively pass certain items
Example
She used a coffee filter to separate the grounds from the liquid.
她用咖啡过滤器将咖啡渣和液体分开。
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 /əˈdɪkʃən/

addiction

上瘾
Meaning
A strong and harmful need to regularly have or do something, such as drugs, alcohol, or habits.
Example
His addiction to video games affected his studies.
他对视频游戏的上瘾影响了他的学习。
B2 noun /ɪˈsteɪt/

estate

Meaning
A large area of land, property, or possessions owned by someone, often including a big house.
Example
The family owned a large estate in the countryside.
B2 noun /ˈdræɡ.ən.flaɪ/

Dragon-fly

蜻蜓
Meaning
a large insect with four transparent wings that lives near water
Example
The dragonfly hovered over the pond.
蜻蜓在池塘上方盘旋。
B2 verb /hæk/

hack

Meaning
to cut or chop roughly; to gain unauthorized access to a computer system
Example
The programmer managed to hack into the system.
B2 adjective /aɪˈrɒnɪk/

ironic

讽刺的，讽刺性的
Meaning
happening in the opposite way to what is expected, often amusing or sarcastic
Example
It is ironic that the fire station burned down.
消防站着火了，真讽刺。
B2 noun /dʒɜːm/

germ

细菌
Meaning
a microscopic organism, especially one that causes disease
Example
Washing your hands helps prevent the spread of germs.
洗手有助于防止细菌传播。
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊlər/

solar

太阳的
Meaning
Relating to or determined by the sun
Example
The house is powered by solar energy.
这座房子由太阳能驱动。
B2 adjective /ˈtʌtʃ.ɪŋ/

Touching

感人的; 情感的
Meaning
causing feelings of sympathy or emotion; moving
Example
The touching story brought tears to everyone's eyes.
感人的故事让每个人的眼里都充满了泪水。
B2 noun ˈbaɪ.əs

bias

偏见, 偏袒
Meaning
Prejudice in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair.
Example
The judge must remain free from bias.
法官必须保持公正。