B2 adjective /ˈkɒm.pɪ.tənt/

Competent

有能力的; 能干的

Meaning

having the necessary skill or knowledge to do something successfully; capable

Example

She is a competent manager who handles all tasks efficiently.

她是一个能干的经理，能够高效地处理所有任务。

B2 noun /ˈdʒuː.pɪ.tər/

Jupiter

木星; 罗马神话中的主神

Meaning

the largest planet in our solar system; the chief god of Roman mythology

Example

Jupiter is known for its massive size and distinctive red spot.

朱庇特因其巨大的体积和独特的红斑而闻名。

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 noun /ˈhɑːt.biːt/

heartbeat

心跳

Meaning

A pulsation of the heart, especially as perceptible to the touch or audible with a stethoscope.

Example

Rubbing the eyes helps normalize the heartbeat.

揉眼睛有助于使心跳恢复正常。

B2 noun /ˈtuː.lɪp/

Tulip

郁金香

Meaning

a colorful spring flower with cup-shaped petals

Example

The red tulip bloomed beautifully in the garden.

红色的郁金香在花园里美丽地盛开。

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 ˈæɡ.rɪ.kʌl.tʃɚ

agriculture

农业

Meaning

The science or practice of farming, including cultivation of the soil for the growing of crops and the rearing of animals to provide food, wool, and other products.

Example

Sustainable agriculture can help protect the environment.

可持续农业可以帮助保护环境。

B2 noun ˈɪn.deks

index

索引

Meaning

An alphabetical list of names, subjects, etc. with references to the places where they occur, typically found at the end of a book; a sign or measure of something.

Example

An index organizes critical data.

索引组织重要数据。

B2 adjective /slɪk/

slick

光滑的

Meaning

Smooth, clever, or efficient, often in a way that seems superficial.

Example

He gave a slick presentation to impress the investors.

他做了一个光滑的演示，以打动投资者。

B2 adverb dɪˈlɪb.ər.ət.li

deliberately

故意

Meaning

Consciously and intentionally; on purpose.

Example

The actions were deliberately planned to cause harm.

这些行动是故意计划的，以造成伤害。

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 verb, noun, adjective /ˈtɛndər/

tender

提议 / 温柔

Meaning

to offer formally; soft and delicate in texture or character; a formal offer or proposal

Example

The company tendered its resignation to the board.

公司向董事会提出了辞职申请。

B2 noun ˈkrɪt.ɪ.kəl ˈθɪŋ.kɪŋ

critical thinking

批判性思维

Meaning

The objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment.

Example

Critical thinking helps in making informed decisions.

批判性思维有助于做出明智的决定。

B2 verb ɪmˈpaʊərɪŋ

empowering

授权

Meaning

Giving someone the authority or power to do something; making someone stronger and more confident.

Example

Empowering children can lead to societal progress.

授权儿童可以促进社会进步。

B2 noun /liːk/

Leak

漏洞; 漏水

Meaning

a hole in a container or covering through which contents escape or enter accidentally

Example

There is a leak in the water pipe.

水管里有一个漏洞。

B2 noun /ˈvɜː.tʃuː/

Virtue

美德；道德；有用的品质

Meaning

behavior showing high moral standards; a good or useful quality of a thing

Example

Honesty is considered the highest virtue in many cultures.

诚实在许多文化中被认为是最高的美德。

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/verb /bʌk/

buck

Meaning

A male deer; also to resist or oppose strongly.

Example

The horse began to buck wildly as the rider tried to hold on.

B2 adjective /dɪˈvoʊtɪd/

devoted

奉献的

Meaning

Very loving, loyal, or dedicated.

Example

She is a devoted mother who always puts her children first.

她是一个奉献的母亲，总是把孩子们放在第一位。

B2 noun/verb rɪˈfɔːm

reform

改革

Meaning

Make changes in (something, typically a social, political, or economic institution or practice) in order to improve it.

Example

Reform in the education system was a priority.

教育系统的改革是优先事项。

B2 adjective /ˈsʌb.sɪ.kwənt/

subsequent

随后的

Meaning

Coming after something in time; following in time or order.

Example

Subsequent events clarified the outcomes.

随后的事件澄清了结果。

B2 adjective ɪnˈdɪdʒɪnəs

indigenous

本土的

Meaning

Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.

Example

Indigenous plants are well adapted to the local environment.

本土植物很好地适应了当地环境。

B2 adjective /ˌθiːəˈrɛtɪkl/

theoretical

理论的

Meaning

Concerned with or based on theory rather than practical application.

Example

The idea remains largely theoretical without real-world evidence.

这个想法在没有实际证据的情况下，仍然主要是理论性的。

B2 noun smɔːl ˈɛfərt

Small Effort

小努力

Meaning

Minor actions or initiatives that can collectively make a significant impact.

Example

Small efforts can bring big changes in butterfly conservation.

小努力可以带来蝴蝶保护中的巨大变化。

B2 noun /ˈskʌlp.tʃər/

Sculpture

雕塑; 通过雕刻制作的艺术品

Meaning

the art of making objects by carving; a work of art made by carving

Example

The museum displays ancient Greek sculpture.

博物馆展示了古希腊雕塑。

B2 adjective /ɪmˈpɪəriəl/

imperial

帝国的

Meaning

Relating to an empire or emperor; having supreme authority.

Example

The imperial palace was a symbol of the emperor's power.

帝国宫殿是皇帝权力的象征。

B2 noun jiːld

yield

收益, 利润

Meaning

A financial return or reward (especially a dividend or interest) from an investment.

Example

The investment yielded high returns last year.

投资去年带来了高回报。

B2 verb /səˈspɛnd/

suspend

暂停

Meaning

To temporarily stop something from being active or valid.

Example

The company decided to suspend his membership.

公司决定暂停他的会员资格。

B2 noun /ˈkiː.pər/

Keeper

守卫者; 看护人;

Meaning

a person whose job it is to guard or take care of something or someone; a goalkeeper

Example

The zoo keeper fed the animals every morning at eight o'clock.

动物园管理员每天早上八点喂食动物。

B2 verb /ˈɔːltər/

alter

改变

Meaning

to change or modify something slightly but significantly

Example

She decided to alter her dress to make it fit better.

她决定改变她的裙子，让它更合身。

B2 adjective /ˈɔː.də.li/

Orderly

有序的; 系统的; 平静的

Meaning

well-organized; systematic; peaceful

Example

Please keep your desk orderly and clean.

请保持您的桌面整齐和干净。

B2 noun, verb /ˈplɑːstər/

plaster

石膏，修补

Meaning

a soft mixture applied to walls or used to cover wounds; or to cover or coat with plaster

Example

The workers plastered the walls to make them smooth.

工人们将墙壁涂上石膏，使其平滑。

B2 noun /ˌvæk.sɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Vaccination

疫苗接种

Meaning

the process of giving a vaccine to a person or animal to protect them against a disease

Example

Children receive vaccination against measles at an early age.

孩子们在年轻时接种麻疹疫苗。

B2 noun /ˈɑːr.mər/

Armour

盔甲

Meaning

protective covering worn by soldiers; metal plating for military vehicles

Example

The knight wore heavy armour to protect himself in battle.

骑士穿着沉重的盔甲以保护自己在战斗中。

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 /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 noun /ˈlɪtə(r)/

liter

Meaning

a metric unit of volume equal to one cubic decimeter

Example

The recipe calls for two liters of water.

B2 adjective /ˈpeɪ.ə.bəl/

Payable

应付的

Meaning

required to be paid; owed as a debt

Example

The amount is payable within thirty days of the invoice date.

该金额应在发票日期后30天内支付。

B2 verb /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/

succeeding

随后的 / 后续的

Meaning

coming after or following in order; continuing to succeed

Example

In the succeeding years, the company expanded rapidly.

在随后的几年里，公司迅速扩展。

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 verb /triːd/

tread

踩

Meaning

to step or walk on something; to crush with feet

Example

Don't tread on the flowers.

不要踩到花朵。

B2 adjective /ʌnˌkənˈfɜːmd/

Unconfirmed

未确认; 未验证;

Meaning

not confirmed as true or definite; not verified or substantiated

Example

The report remains unconfirmed until we receive official verification.

报告在我们收到官方验证之前保持未确认状态。

B2 adjective əˈstaʊn.dɪŋ

astounding

惊人的，令人震惊的，令人惊讶的

Meaning

Surprisingly impressive or notable; causing shock or surprise.

Example

The magician's astounding tricks left the audience speechless.

魔术师的惊人技巧让观众目瞪口呆。

B2 verb /paɪn/

pine

渴望

Meaning

to long intensely for something or someone; to suffer from longing

Example

He pined for his hometown after moving abroad.

他搬到国外后，非常想念他的家乡。

B2 noun ˈɡloʊbəl ɪˈnɪʃətɪvz

global initiatives

全球倡议

Meaning

Worldwide efforts or programs aimed at addressing global challenges or achieving common goals.

Example

Global initiatives inspire better waste management practices.

全球倡议激发了更好的废物管理实践。

B2 verb /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz/

specialize

专攻

Meaning

to focus on a particular subject or activity and become an expert in it

Example

He decided to specialize in cardiology.

他决定专攻心脏病学。

B2 noun /ʌnəˈbɪləti/

unability

无能

Meaning

the state of being unable to do something; incapacity

Example

His unability to solve the problem caused delays in the project.

他解决问题的无能导致了项目的延误。

B2 noun ˌriːkənˈstrʌkʃn

reconstruction

重建

Meaning

The action or process of reconstructing or being reconstructed.

Example

The reconstruction project took years.

重建项目花了几年时间。

B2 noun /ɪˈrʌp.ʃən/

Eruption

火山喷发

Meaning

a sudden violent occurrence or outburst; volcanic explosion

Example

The volcanic eruption forced thousands of people to evacuate the area.

火山喷发迫使成千上万的人疏散该地区。

B2 verb /spɪl/

spill

洒

Meaning

to cause liquid to flow or fall out of a container by accident

Example

Be careful not to spill your coffee.

小心不要洒出你的咖啡。

B2 adjective /ˈsteɪʃəˌneri/

stationary

静止

Meaning

Not moving or not intended to be moved.

Example

The car remained stationary at the red light.

汽车在红灯前保持静止。

B2 noun /ˈrækɪt/

racket

球拍 / 喧闹

Meaning

A piece of equipment used to hit the ball in sports like tennis or badminton; also a loud noise or an illegal scheme.

Example

He bought a new tennis racket for the match.

他为比赛买了一把新网球拍。

B2 noun /ˈwel.wɪʃ.ər/

Well-wisher

祝愿者

Meaning

a person who desires happiness or success for another

Example

Many well-wishers came to congratulate her on her graduation.

许多祝愿者来祝贺她毕业。

B2 noun /biːk/

Beak

鸟嘴

Meaning

the hard pointed part of a bird's mouth

Example

The eagle has a sharp beak for tearing meat.

鹰有一个锋利的鸟嘴来撕裂肉。

B2 adjective /raɪp/

Ripe

成熟的; 准备食用

Meaning

fully developed and ready to eat; mature; ready for action or use

Example

The bananas are ripe and ready to eat.

香蕉已经成熟，准备食用。

B2 verb, noun /ˈkɒntɛst/

contest

竞赛, 挑战

Meaning

verb: to compete or challenge; noun: a competition or dispute

Example

She decided to contest the election against the incumbent.

她决定挑战现任者的选举。

B2 noun /ˌsɛkʃuˈæləti/

sexuality

性别认同

Meaning

a person's capacity for sexual feelings and orientation

Example

She spoke openly about her sexuality and identity.

她公开谈论了她的性别认同和身份。

B2 adjective /ˈmɪnɪməl/

minimal

最小的

Meaning

the smallest or least amount possible

Example

The damage to the car was minimal after the accident.

事故后，汽车的损坏是最小的。

B2 noun /θred/

thread

线

Meaning

a long, thin strand of cotton, nylon, or other fibers used for sewing

Example

She used a red thread to sew the torn button back on.

她用红线把破掉的纽扣缝回去。

B2 noun /ˈkæbɪnət/

Cabinet

橱柜

Meaning

a piece of furniture with doors and shelves used for storage

Example

The kitchen cabinet is full of dishes and utensils.

厨房的橱柜里满是盘子和餐具。

B2 noun /dɪˈsper/

Despair

绝望

Meaning

the complete loss or absence of hope; a state of feeling hopeless

Example

After losing his job, he fell into despair and couldn't see any way forward.

失去工作后，他陷入了绝望，无法看到前进的任何路。

B2 adjective /ˈneɪvəl/

naval

海军的

Meaning

relating to a country's navy or military ships

Example

The country invested heavily in naval defense.

该国在海军防御方面进行了大量投资。

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 /liːk/

Leek

韭菜

Meaning

vegetable related to onion with long green leaves and white bulb, milder than onion

Example

The soup was made with potatoes and leeks.

这道汤是用土豆和韭菜做的。

B2 noun /brest/

Breast

胸部

Meaning

the front surface of a person's or animal's body between the neck and the stomach

Example

The baby fell asleep on her mother's breast.

宝宝在母亲的胸部入睡。

B2 verb /ɪmˈpoʊzd/

imposed

强加

Meaning

forced something to be accepted or put in place

Example

The government imposed new regulations on the industry.

政府对该行业实施了新规章。

B2 noun /ˌɒpəˈzɪʃən/

opposition

反对

Meaning

the action of opposing or resisting something

Example

The opposition to the new law was strong.

对新法律的反对很强烈。

B2 verb /rɪˈliːv/

relieve

Meaning

to make pain, distress, or difficulty less severe or serious

Example

The medicine helped relieve his headache.

B2 verb /ˈɪnəveɪt/

innovate

创新

Meaning

To introduce new methods, ideas, or products.

Example

The company must innovate to stay ahead of its competitors.

公司必须创新，以保持领先于竞争对手。

B2 verb /kənˈsiːl/

conceal

隐藏

Meaning

to hide something or keep it secret

Example

He tried to conceal his disappointment behind a smile.

他试图用微笑掩饰自己的失望。

B2 noun/adjective /kənˈstɪtʃuənt/

constituent

成分 / 选民

Meaning

Noun: A member of a constituency or an essential part of something. Adjective: Being a necessary part of a whole.

Example

The senator met with his constituents to discuss local issues.

参议员与他的选民会面，讨论当地问题。

B2 noun/verb /ˈbrækɪt/

bracket

金属支架

Meaning

A support attached to a wall for holding something; also, to group things together.

Example

The shelf was held up by a strong metal bracket.

架子被一个强大的金属支架支撑。

B2 adjective /ˌæn.tiˈsoʊ.ʃəl/

Antisocial

反社会的；对社会秩序敌对

Meaning

avoiding social interaction; hostile to social order

Example

His antisocial behavior made it difficult for him to make friends.

他的反社会行为让他很难交到朋友。

B2 adjective /ˈɡlæm.ər.əs/

Glamorous

迷人的; 魅力四射的; 时尚的;

Meaning

having glamour; attractive in an exciting way; fashionable;

Example

The actress looked glamorous in her designer gown at the awards ceremony.

那位女演员在颁奖典礼上穿着设计师的礼服，看起来非常迷人。

B2 adjective dʒəˈnet.ɪk

genetic

遗传的

Meaning

Relating to genes or heredity; concerning the transmission of inherited characteristics.

Example

Genetic traits influence physical characteristics.

遗传特征影响身体特征。

B2 noun /ˈpæd.ɪŋ/

padding

填充物 / 垫层

Meaning

soft material added for comfort, protection, or to fill space

Example

The chair had extra padding for comfort.

椅子上有额外的衬垫以增加舒适感。

B2 noun /bent/

Bent

倾向; 倾向性

Meaning

a natural inclination or talent; a strong interest or liking for something

Example

She has a natural bent for music and art.

她对音乐和艺术有天生的倾向。

B2 noun /ˈtruːθ.fəl.nəs/

Truthfulness

诚实

Meaning

the quality of being truthful; honesty and accuracy in what one says or does

Example

Her truthfulness in the investigation helped solve the case quickly.

她在调查中的诚实帮助迅速解决了案件。

B2 noun /dɪsˈmɪsl̩/

dismissal

解雇, 拒绝

Meaning

the act of removing someone from their job; the act of treating something as unimportant

Example

His unfair dismissal led to a lawsuit against the company.

他的不公正解雇导致了对公司的诉讼。

B2 noun /ˈruːmər/

Rumour

流言; 八卦; 新闻

Meaning

a currently circulating story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth; gossip

Example

There's a rumour that the company will close next month.

有传言说公司将在下个月关闭。

B2 noun /doʊs/

dose

剂量

Meaning

a measured amount of a medicine or drug taken at one time

Example

The doctor prescribed one dose of the medicine every six hours.

医生每六小时开一次药物的剂量。

B2 noun /ˌren.əˈveɪ.ʃən/

Renovation

翻新; 恢复

Meaning

the act of renovating; restoration to a former better state

Example

The old house underwent a complete renovation last year.

去年老房子进行了彻底的翻修。

B2 noun ˈsɪblɪŋz

Siblings

兄弟姐妹

Meaning

Each of two or more children or offspring having one or both parents in common.

Example

Siblings are usually placed on the same level in a family tree.

兄弟姐妹通常在家谱中处于同一水平。

B2 noun /ˈænsestri/

ancestry

家谱

Meaning

one’s family origins or lineage

Example

He is proud of his royal ancestry.

他为自己的皇室家谱感到自豪。

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 adjective /ˈdʒɒli/

jolly

愉快

Meaning

Full of good humor and cheerfulness.

Example

The children were in a jolly mood at the party.

孩子们在派对上心情愉快。

B2 noun /hʌb/

hub

中心

Meaning

the central part of a place or activity where things converge

Example

The city is the hub of the country's trade network.

这座城市是该国贸易网络的中心。

B2 noun /ˈaʊt.kʌm/

Outcome

结果; 后果;

Meaning

the result or consequence of an action or situation; the final product

Example

The outcome of the election surprised everyone.

选举的结果让所有人感到惊讶。

B2 noun /vɪˈsɪn.ə.ti/

Vicinity

附近; 邻近

Meaning

the area near or surrounding a particular place; neighborhood

Example

There are many shops in the vicinity of the school.

学校附近有很多商店。

B2 noun /doʊ/

dough

面团

Meaning

a mixture of flour, water, and other ingredients used to make bread or pastries

Example

She kneaded the dough for ten minutes before baking.

她揉了十分钟面团然后烤了它。

B2 adjective /ˈstʌb.ərn/

Stubborn

固执; 顽固; 倔强

Meaning

refusing to change opinion or course of action; persistent; obstinate

Example

The stubborn child refused to eat his vegetables.

那个固执的孩子拒绝吃蔬菜。

B2 adjective, adverb /ˈneɪʃənˌwaɪd/

nationwide

全国范围

Meaning

existing or happening throughout an entire nation

Example

The campaign received nationwide support.

这项运动得到了全国范围的支持。

B2 noun /kʌlt/

cult

邪教

Meaning

a system of religious veneration and devotion directed toward a particular figure or object

Example

The cult followed their leader with great devotion.

邪教以极大的献身精神追随他们的领袖。

B2 adverb /əˈbrʌptli/

Abruptly

突然且出乎意料; 毫无预警

Meaning

suddenly and unexpectedly; without warning

Example

The meeting ended abruptly when the power went out.

会议在电力中断时突然结束。

B2 noun /ˈpær.ə.dɒks/

paradox

悖论

Meaning

A seemingly contradictory statement or situation that may be true; an apparent inconsistency.

Example

The paradox of freedom is that it requires rules.

自由的悖论是它需要规则。

B2 noun /ˈkɒm.pɒ.stɪŋ/

composting

堆肥

Meaning

The process of recycling organic waste into fertile fertilizer.

Example

Composting reduces waste and enhances soil fertility.

堆肥减少垃圾并提高土壤肥力。

B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsɪlər/

councilor

议员

Meaning

an elected member of a council, especially a local government body

Example

The councilor held a public meeting to discuss local issues.

议员召开了一个公共会议，讨论地方问题。

B2 verb /rɪˈfreɪn/

refrain

避免

Meaning

To hold oneself back from doing something.

Example

Please refrain from smoking in this area.

请勿在此区域内吸烟。

B2 noun /ˈsʌfərɪŋ/

suffering

痛苦

Meaning

the state of undergoing pain, distress, or hardship

Example

They tried to relieve his suffering with medicine.

他们试图用药物减轻他的痛苦。

B2 adjective ɪkˈsep.ʃən.əl

exceptional

卓越的

Meaning

Unusually good; outstanding; forming an exception; not typical.

Example

Exceptional talent drives innovation.

卓越的才能推动创新。

B2 noun ˈæk.tɪv rɪˈkɔːl

Active recall

积极回忆

Meaning

A learning technique that involves actively trying to retrieve information from memory rather than passively reviewing material.

Example

Active recall improves long-term memory and retention.

积极回忆改善长期记忆和保持能力。

B2 verb /ɪnˈstrʌkt/

instruct

指示

Meaning

to teach; to give directions

Example

The teacher instructed the students carefully.

老师仔细地指示了学生。

B2 noun /ˈmɑːr.tɪn/

Martin

雨燕

Meaning

small swift-flying bird that catches insects on the wing

Example

The martin built its nest under the bridge.

雨燕在桥下筑巢。

B2 verb /ɡruːm/

groom

Meaning

to clean, brush, and care for the appearance of someone or something

Example

She spends hours grooming her dog every week.

B2 adjective /ˌɪnfluˈenʃəl/

Influential

有影响力的; 强大的

Meaning

having great influence on someone or something; powerful; persuasive

Example

She is an influential leader in the community.

她是社区中的一位有影响力的领导者。

B2 noun /ˈstɔːrɪdʒ/

storage

存储

Meaning

the action or method of storing something for future use

Example

The warehouse offers plenty of storage space.

仓库提供了大量的存储空间。

B2 verb /ɡræsp/

grasp

抓住

Meaning

to grip firmly; to understand something

Example

She finally grasped the concept after the explanation.

她终于在解释后理解了这个概念。

B2 noun ˈəʊnəʃɪp

ownership

所有权

Meaning

The act, state, or right of possessing something; legal title to something.

Example

Ownership of resources was crucial.

资源的所有权至关重要。

B2 noun /prɒp/

prop

道具

Meaning

an object used on stage by actors during a performance; something that supports or holds up

Example

The actor forgot his prop on stage.

演员忘记了他的道具。

B2 noun /ˈrerəti/

Rarity

稀有的状态; 不常见或稀缺的东西

Meaning

the state of being rare; something that is uncommon or scarce

Example

The antique vase was a rarity worth thousands of dollars.

古董花瓶是一种稀有物品，价值数千美元。

B2 verb /pərˈsuː/

pursue

追求

Meaning

to follow or chase with the intent to catch or achieve something

Example

She decided to pursue her dreams of becoming a doctor.

她决定追求成为医生的梦想。

B2 noun /mɪθ/

myth

神话

Meaning

A traditional story explaining natural or social phenomena, often involving supernatural beings; a widely held but false belief.

Example

The myth of the phoenix tells of a bird reborn from its ashes.

凤凰的神话讲述了一只从灰烬中重生的鸟。

B2 adjective aɪˈkɒnɪk

iconic

标志性的

Meaning

Very famous or popular, especially being considered to represent particular opinions or a particular time.

Example

The line "It was the best of times..." is iconic.

那句 "这是最美好的时光..." 是标志性的。

B2 verb /ˈprɒsɪkjuːt/

prosecute

起诉

Meaning

to institute legal proceedings against someone

Example

The lawyer decided to prosecute the case after gathering sufficient evidence.

律师在收集到足够证据后决定起诉此案。

B2 noun /ˈter.ər/

Terror

恐怖; 使用暴力和恐吓达到政治目的

Meaning

extreme fear; the use of violence and intimidation for political aims

Example

The loud explosion filled everyone with terror.

巨大的爆炸让每个人都充满了恐惧。

B2 noun, verb /ˈpɛdəl/

pedal

脚操作的杠杆

Meaning

A foot-operated lever for powering or controlling a mechanism, especially on a bicycle.

Example

He pressed down hard on the bicycle pedal.

他用力踩下了自行车的踏板。

B2 noun /ˈfɔːrmjələ/

formula

公式

Meaning

a fixed method for doing something; a mathematical or chemical rule expressed in symbols

Example

The scientist discovered a new formula for the medicine.

科学家发现了一种新的药物公式。

B2 verb /mɔːrn/

mourn

哀悼

Meaning

To feel or express deep sadness or grief, especially because of someone's death.

Example

They gathered to mourn the loss of their friend.

他们聚集在一起，悼念他们朋友的离世。

B2 adjective, noun /ɪzˈreɪli/

israeli

以色列的

Meaning

relating to Israel or its people; a person from Israel

Example

She works for an Israeli company.

她在一家以色列公司工作。

B2 noun ˈbluː.prɪnt

blueprint

详细规划

Meaning

A detailed plan or framework for a work or project, a pre-planned structure.

Example

The architect presented a blueprint for the new building.

建筑师为新建筑提出了详细规划。

B2 adjective /ˈdɪl.ɪ.dʒənt/

Diligent

勤奋的

Meaning

hardworking and careful; showing persistent effort

Example

She is a diligent student who studies every day.

她是一个勤奋的学生，每天都在学习。