B2 noun /kənˈkʌʃən/

concussion

脑震荡

Meaning

A temporary unconsciousness or shock caused by a blow to the head.

Example

He suffered a concussion after falling from the bike.

他在从自行车上摔下来后，遭受了脑震荡。

B2 noun /ˌsɪmjuˈleɪʃən/

simulation

模拟

Meaning

the imitation of a situation or process

Example

The simulation helped the students understand the complex theory.

模拟帮助学生理解复杂的理论。

B2 noun /fliːt/

fleet

舰队

Meaning

a group of ships, vehicles, or aircraft operating together under one command

Example

The navy deployed its entire fleet for the exercise.

海军为演习部署了整个舰队。

B2 noun/verb /pɜːrk/

perk

福利

Meaning

A benefit or advantage associated with a job; or to become more lively or cheerful.

Example

One of the perks of working here is free lunch every Friday.

在这里工作的一项福利是每周五免费午餐。

B2 adjective /ɪsˈlɑːmɪk/

islamic

伊斯兰的

Meaning

relating to Islam, its followers, or its teachings

Example

The city has many Islamic cultural centers.

这座城市有许多伊斯兰文化中心。

B2 noun ˈfreɪm.wɜːk

framework

框架

Meaning

An essential supporting structure of a building, vehicle, or object; a basic structure underlying a system, concept, or text.

Example

A strong framework is vital for governance.

强大的框架对于治理至关重要。

B2 noun /ˈsɪnəmən/

Cinnamon

肉桂

Meaning

aromatic spice obtained from the inner bark of several tree species

Example

Cinnamon is often used in baking and desserts.

肉桂常用于烘焙和甜点中。

B2 verb /ˈspɛkjʊˌleɪt/

speculate

投机 / 投资

Meaning

To form a theory or guess without firm evidence; to invest in stocks, property, etc. hoping for profit.

Example

Experts speculate that the company may expand into new markets.

专家推测公司可能会扩展到新市场。

B2 noun /ˈɜːθ.wɜːm/

Earth-worm

蚯蚓

Meaning

a segmented worm that lives in soil and helps decompose organic matter

Example

The gardener was happy to find many earthworms in the soil.

园丁很高兴在土壤中发现了许多蚯蚓。

B2 noun /ˌsɛlf ɪˈstiːm/

self-esteem

自尊

Meaning

confidence in one's own worth or abilities; self-respect

Example

Building self-esteem takes time and consistent effort.

建立自尊需要时间和持续的努力。

B2 verb /ɪnˈtriːɡ/

intrigue

引起兴趣

Meaning

to arouse curiosity or interest; to make someone fascinated

Example

The mystery novel will intrigue any reader.

神秘小说将引起任何读者的兴趣。

B2 noun /ˈɡreɪt.fəl.nəs/

Gratefulness

感恩

Meaning

the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for kindness

Example

She expressed her gratefulness to the doctors who saved her life.

她向那些救了她命的医生表达了感恩之情。

B2 adjective /ˈdʒʌm.boʊ/

Jumbo

极其大; 巨大

Meaning

exceptionally large; enormous; gigantic

Example

The jumbo jet was delayed at the airport.

巨型喷气机在机场延误。

B2 noun /ˌkeɪ.pəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

capability

能力

Meaning

The ability or capacity to do something.

Example

The telescope's capability is unparalleled.

望远镜的能力是无与伦比的。

B2 noun /nɪˌɡoʊ.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

Negotiation

旨在达成协议的讨论; 谈判

Meaning

discussion aimed at reaching an agreement; bargaining

Example

The negotiation between the two companies lasted for weeks.

两家公司之间的谈判持续了好几个星期。

B2 noun /ˈɛseɪ/

essay

论文

Meaning

A short piece of writing on a particular subject.

Example

She wrote an essay about climate change.

她写了一篇关于气候变化的论文。

B2 noun ˌvɛdʒɪˈteɪʃən

vegetation

植被

Meaning

Plants considered collectively, especially those found in a particular region.

Example

The forest was dense with a wide variety of vegetation.

森林中有着丰富的植被。

B2 verb /ʌpˈhoʊld/

uphold

维护

Meaning

to maintain or support a principle, law, or decision

Example

The judge promised to uphold justice at all costs.

法官承诺不惜一切代价维护正义。

B2 adjective /ˈpɛti/

petty

琐碎

Meaning

Of little importance or trivial; also describes a person overly concerned with small or unimportant matters.

Example

She often gets upset over the most petty things.

她经常为最琐碎的事情感到不安。

B2 noun /eɪk/

Ache

疼痛

Meaning

a continuous or prolonged dull pain in a part of one's body

Example

He had a terrible headache after working late.

他在工作到很晚后感到剧烈的头痛。

B2 noun /ɔːrˈɡæn.ɪk ˈfɑːr.mɪŋ/

organic farming

有机农业

Meaning

Farming method that avoids synthetic chemicals and fertilizers, using natural methods instead.

Example

Organic farming improves soil health and reduces pollution.

有机农业改善了土壤健康并减少了污染。

B2 noun ɪnˈtɛɡrɪti

integrity

完整性

Meaning

The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.

Example

Teachers' integrity fosters a positive learning environment.

教师的完整性促进了积极的学习环境。

B2 adjective /kræmpt/

cramped

狭小, 不舒服地小

Meaning

uncomfortably small or restricted

Example

The room was so cramped that we could barely move.

房间太小了，以至于我们几乎不能移动。

B2 noun /ˈɑː.mənd/

Almond

杏仁

Meaning

edible seed of the almond tree

Example

Almonds are a healthy snack rich in protein and good fats.

杏仁是一种健康的零食，富含蛋白质和健康脂肪。

B2 verb /ˈʃætər/

shatter

打碎

Meaning

To break suddenly into many small pieces.

Example

The glass will shatter if you drop it.

玻璃会碎掉，如果你把它摔下去。

B2 adjective sɪnˈθet̬.ɪk

synthetic

合成的

Meaning

Made by chemical synthesis, especially to imitate a natural product; artificial.

Example

Synthetic chemicals are used in processed foods.

合成化学品被用于加工食品中。

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 /ˈkæriər/

carrier

承运人

Meaning

A person or thing that carries, transports, or conveys something; also an organization that provides transport services.

Example

The airline is the largest carrier in the country.

航空公司是该国最大的承运人。

B2 noun /ɡloʊb/

Globe

球形物体；地球；地球的球形模型

Meaning

a spherical or rounded object; the earth; a spherical model of the earth

Example

The teacher used a globe to show the students the locations of different countries.

老师使用地球仪向学生展示不同国家的位置。

B2 noun /ɔːˈtɒn.ə.məs ˈviː.ɪ.kəlz/

autonomous vehicles

自动驾驶车辆

Meaning

Vehicles that can operate and move without human intervention or control.

Example

Autonomous vehicles are revolutionizing the future of transport.

自动驾驶车辆正在革新交通运输的未来。

B2 verb /dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒ/

discourage

Meaning

to make someone less confident or enthusiastic about doing something

Example

Failure should not discourage you from trying again.

B2 adjective /slɪm/

slim

苗条

Meaning

thin in an attractive or healthy way; small in amount or chance

Example

She looked slim in her new dress.

她穿上新裙子看起来很苗条。

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 /ɪnˈkluːʒən/

inclusion

包容

Meaning

the action or state of including or being included within a group or structure

Example

Diversity and inclusion are key values in modern workplaces.

多样性和包容性是现代工作场所的关键价值观。

B2 noun /θɛft/

theft

偷竊

Meaning

the action or crime of stealing

Example

The theft of his wallet was reported to the police.

他的錢包被報告給警方。

B2 verb /dɪˈtætʃ/

detach

分开

Meaning

to separate or remove something from something else

Example

She detached the page from the notebook.

她从笔记本上撕下了那一页。

B2 adjective /pəˈsɪs.tənt/

persistent

坚持不懈

Meaning

continuing to exist or endure over a prolonged period

Example

Despite many setbacks, her persistent efforts led to success.

尽管遇到许多挫折，她的坚持不懈最终带来了成功。

B2 noun /ɪnˈrɪtʃ.mənt/

enrichment

丰富

Meaning

The action of improving or enhancing the quality or value of something.

Example

Cultural enrichment fosters a deeper understanding of traditions.

文化丰富促进对传统的更深理解。

B2 adjective /ˈtʃuːzi/

choosy

挑剔

Meaning

very careful in choosing; selective

Example

She is very choosy about the clothes she wears.

她对她穿的衣服非常挑剔。

B2 verb prəˈlɔŋd

prolonged

延长

Meaning

Extended in duration; made to last longer than usual.

Example

Modern medicine has prolonged life expectancy.

现代医学延长了预期寿命。

B2 noun /ˈtɛrərɪst/

terrorist

恐怖分子

Meaning

a person who uses violence or threats to intimidate or coerce, especially for political purposes

Example

The terrorist was arrested by the police after the attack.

恐怖分子在袭击后被警察逮捕。

B2 verb /swaɪp/

swipe

滑动

Meaning

to move your finger across a touch screen or to hit with a sweeping motion

Example

He swiped left on the photo.

他在照片上向左滑动。

B2 noun /ˈker.ə.siːn/

Kerosene

煤油

Meaning

a combustible hydrocarbon liquid widely used as a fuel in lamps and heating systems

Example

The old lamp burned kerosene to provide light during power outages.

老式的灯燃烧煤油以在停电时提供光源。

B2 noun /ˌkɔr.əˈspɑn.dəns/

Correspondence

通信；相似或等价；通过交换信件进行的沟通

Meaning

letters sent or received; similarity or equivalence; communication by exchange of letters

Example

The historical correspondence between the two famous writers was recently published.

两位著名作家之间的历史通信最近已发布。

B2 noun /kəˈmɪʃənər/

commissioner

专员

Meaning

an official in charge of a particular department or area

Example

The police commissioner addressed the media about the incident.

警察专员向媒体介绍了事件。

B2 noun /ˈpɔːrɪdʒ/

porridge

Meaning

A soft food made by boiling oats or other grains in milk or water.

Example

She had a bowl of porridge for breakfast.

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。

B2 noun /ˈɡɑːr.di.ən/

Guardian

监护人; 守护者

Meaning

a defender, protector, or keeper; a person legally responsible for the care of someone unable to manage their own affairs

Example

After her parents died, her uncle became her legal guardian and took care of her.

在她的父母去世后，她的叔叔成为了她的法定监护人，并照顾了她。

B2 noun /ˈkeɪ.ɒs/

Chaos

混乱; 无序; 混沌

Meaning

complete disorder and confusion; a state of total confusion with no order

Example

The earthquake caused chaos in the city as buildings collapsed and people panicked.

地震造成了城市的混乱，建筑物倒塌，人们陷入恐慌。

B2 verb /rɪˈstreɪn/

restrain

抑制

Meaning

to hold back or control; to limit or restrict

Example

Please restrain your dog.

请控制你的狗。

B2 noun /ˈæktɪˌvɪzəm/

activism

行动主义

Meaning

The policy or action of using vigorous campaigning to bring about political or social change.

Example

Her environmental activism inspired many young people to take action.

她的环保行动主义激励了许多年轻人采取行动。

B2 noun /ˈfer.i boʊt/

Ferry-boat

渡船

Meaning

a boat that carries passengers and vehicles across water

Example

We took the ferry-boat to cross the river.

我们坐渡船过河。

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 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbəl/

Irresistible

不可抗拒的

Meaning

too attractive and tempting to be resisted; impossible to resist

Example

The chocolate cake was absolutely irresistible.

这块巧克力蛋糕简直让人无法抗拒。

B2 noun/verb /ræft/

raft

筏

Meaning

A flat structure made of logs or planks tied together, used as a boat or floating platform; to travel or transport on such a structure.

Example

They built a raft to cross the river.

他们建造了一只筏子来过河。

B2 adjective ˈstrʌktʃərd

structured

结构化

Meaning

Having a clear organization or framework; systematically arranged.

Example

A structured execution plan is crucial for success.

一个结构化的执行计划对于成功至关重要。

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 noun /ˈsloʊɡən/

slogan

Meaning

a short and memorable phrase used to promote a cause or product

Example

The campaign used a powerful slogan to inspire people.

B2 noun /səˈplaɪə(r)/

supplier

供应商

Meaning

a person or company that provides goods or services

Example

The supplier delivered the products on time.

供应商按时交付了产品。

B2 adjective /ˈpɪt.i.fəl/

pitiful

可悲的, 哀伤的, 非常微小

Meaning

deserving or arousing pity; very small or inadequate

Example

The team's performance was pitiful compared to last year.

与去年相比，团队的表现可悲。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈdʒʌst/

Unjust

不公正的; 错误的

Meaning

not fair or right; morally wrong

Example

The punishment was unjust for such a minor offense.

这个惩罚对于如此轻微的罪行来说是不公正的。

B2 noun /kəˈlɛktər/

collector

Meaning

a person who collects things as a hobby or job

Example

He is a stamp collector with thousands of rare items.

B2 noun /ʌnˈkaɪndnəs/

unkindness

不友善

Meaning

lack of kindness; cruel or inconsiderate behavior

Example

His unkindness hurt her feelings deeply.

他的不友善深深伤害了她的感情。

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 ˈtempəreri ˈsetlmənts

temporary settlements

临时定居点

Meaning

Short-term or provisional housing or living arrangements.

Example

Temporary settlements will aid lunar exploration.

临时定居点将有助于月球探索。

B2 adjective /aʊtˈreɪdʒəs/

outrageous

骇人听闻

Meaning

Shockingly bad or excessive; very unusual or amusing.

Example

The comedian told an outrageous joke.

这位喜剧演员讲了一个骇人听闻的笑话。

B2 adjective /ˌprɒb.ləˈmæt.ɪk/

Problematic

有问题的; 导致问题的

Meaning

causing problems; troublesome; difficult to deal with

Example

The new policy changes are problematic and need to be reviewed.

新政策的变化是有问题的，需要审查。

B2 noun /kənˌfɪɡəˈreɪʃən/

configuration

配置

Meaning

an arrangement of parts or elements in a particular form or structure

Example

The configuration of the system needs to be adjusted for better performance.

系统配置需要调整以提高性能。

B2 noun /kənˈtɛmpt/

contempt

Meaning

a strong feeling of dislike and lack of respect towards someone or something

Example

He spoke with contempt about the corrupt officials.

B2 noun /ˈfæntəsi/

fantasy

幻想

Meaning

a creation of the imagination, especially something improbable or impossible

Example

She has a vivid fantasy about traveling to space.

她有一个关于太空旅行的生动幻想。

B2 noun ˈɡrævɪti

gravity

重力

Meaning

The force that attracts a body toward the center of the earth, or toward any other physical body having mass.

Example

Gravity pulls objects towards the Earth's surface.

重力将物体吸引到地球表面。

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 /dʒʌŋk/

Junk

垃圾; 废品

Meaning

old or discarded articles that are considered useless or of little value; things of poor quality

Example

He cleaned out the garage and threw away all the old junk.

他清理了车库，扔掉了所有旧的垃圾。

B2 adjective /sɑːrˈkæstɪk/

sarcastic

讽刺的

Meaning

Using irony or mockery to convey contempt or humor.

Example

She made a sarcastic remark about his cooking.

她对他的烹饪做了一个讽刺的评论。

B2 noun /ˈkʌm.pəs/

Compass

罗盘

Meaning

an instrument for finding direction with a magnetic needle pointing to magnetic north

Example

The hiker used a compass to find the right direction.

登山者使用罗盘来寻找正确的方向。

B2 adjective /ˈmænɪdʒəbəl/

Manageable

可管理的；可控制的

Meaning

able to be controlled or dealt with; feasible

Example

The workload is manageable if we plan properly.

工作负载是可管理的，如果我们正确规划。

B2 noun /ˈfriːˌlænsər/

freelancer

自由职业者

Meaning

A person who works independently without being permanently employed by one organization.

Example

She works as a freelancer designing websites for different clients.

她作为自由职业者为不同的客户设计网站。

B2 noun /dɪˈtɛkʃən/

detection

检测

Meaning

the action or process of identifying the presence of something

Example

The detection of fraud in the system was swift.

系统中的欺诈检测迅速完成。

B2 noun ˈkwɒlɪti sliːp

quality sleep

优质睡眠

Meaning

Deep and healthy sleep that is adequate and restorative, ensuring physical and mental well-being

Example

Quality sleep improves cognitive function and overall health.

优质的睡眠改善认知功能和整体健康。

B2 noun /ˈiː.ɡoʊ/

Ego

自我; 自尊

Meaning

a person's sense of self-esteem or self-importance

Example

His big ego prevented him from accepting criticism from others.

他的自大使他无法接受他人的批评。

B2 noun /ˈmæstərpiːs/

Masterpiece

杰作

Meaning

A work of outstanding artistry, skill, or workmanship

Example

The Mona Lisa is considered one of the greatest masterpieces of all time.

蒙娜丽莎被认为是所有时代最伟大的杰作之一。

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 /ˈhɑːr.bər/

Harbour

港口

Meaning

a place on the coast where vessels may find shelter; a place of safety or refuge

Example

The fishing boats returned safely to the harbour before the storm hit the coastline.

渔船在风暴袭击海岸之前安全地回到了港口。

B2 noun /ˈbækˌsaɪd/

backside

背部

Meaning

the rear part or surface of something; informal term for the buttocks

Example

The kids slid down the hill on their backside.

孩子们从山坡上滑下来，屁股着地。

B2 verb /dreɪn/

drain

Meaning

to cause liquid to flow away from something; to remove liquid

Example

He drained the pasta before adding the sauce.

B2 verb /stɪtʃ/

stitch

幸福

Meaning

to sew with needle and thread; to join pieces of fabric

Example

She will stitch the torn dress carefully.

她无法掩饰她收到奖项时的幸福。

B2 verb /reɪl/

rail

抗议

Meaning

to complain or protest strongly about something

Example

He railed against the unfair decision.

他抗议不公平的决定。

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 /ɡriːf/

Grief

深深的悲伤；痛苦

Meaning

deep sorrow, especially that caused by someone's death; trouble or suffering

Example

The family was overwhelmed with grief after losing their beloved pet.

失去心爱的宠物后，家庭陷入了深深的悲伤。

B2 verb, noun, adjective /baʊnd/

bound

有界的 / 受限的

Meaning

To move with large strides or jumps; also refers to being tied, limited, or certain.

Example

The dog bounded across the field with joy.

狗带着快乐跳过了田野。

B2 verb /ˈbjuːtɪfaɪ/

beautify

美化

Meaning

to make something more beautiful or attractive

Example

The city plans to beautify the old park with trees and lights.

这座城市计划用树木和灯光美化旧公园。

B2 verb, noun /dɒn/

don

穿上 / 领袖

Meaning

to put on (an article of clothing); also used as a title for a respected person

Example

She donned her coat before leaving.

她在离开前穿上了外套。

B2 noun /ˈæməzɒn/

amazon

强大的女人

Meaning

A tall, strong, or powerful woman.

Example

She fought like an amazon in the competition.

她在比赛中像亚马逊女战士一样作战。

B2 noun /ɪɡˌzædʒ.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

Exaggeration

夸张

Meaning

a statement that represents something as better or worse than it really is

Example

His story about the fish he caught was clearly an exaggeration.

他关于他抓到的鱼的故事显然是夸张的。

B2 noun ˈdɒmɪnəns

dominance

主导地位

Meaning

Power and influence over others; control or command.

Example

The dominance of Urdu was evident.

乌尔都语的主导地位显而易见。

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 noun /ˈsæŋk.tʃuˌɛr.i/

sanctuary

庇护所

Meaning

A place of safety, refuge, or protection; a sacred place.

Example

The forest is a sanctuary for endangered animals.

森林是濒危动物的庇护所。

B2 noun ˈmɒn.ɪ.tər.ɪŋ

monitoring

监控

Meaning

The action of observing and checking the progress or quality of something over a period of time.

Example

Monitoring ensures compliance with standards.

监控确保符合标准。

B2 noun /ˈhoʊmlænd/

homeland

故乡

Meaning

a person's native country or region

Example

She returned to her homeland after ten years abroad.

她在国外十年后回到了她的故乡。

B2 noun /ˈɔɪ.stər/

Oyster

生蚝

Meaning

a type of shellfish that can be eaten and sometimes contains pearls

Example

She ordered fresh oysters at the seafood restaurant.

她在海鲜餐厅点了新鲜的生蚝。

B2 adjective /pɪˈkjuː.li.ər/

Peculiar

奇怪的; 异常的; 稀有的

Meaning

strange or odd; unusual; belonging exclusively to

Example

She has a peculiar way of speaking.

她有一种奇怪的说话方式。

B2 noun ˈpeɪtriəˌtɪzəm

patriotism

爱国主义

Meaning

The quality of being patriotic; devotion to and vigorous support for one's country.

Example

Victory Day reflects the patriotism of the entire nation.

胜利日反映了整个国家的爱国主义。

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 noun /ˌkɑn.frənˈteɪ.ʃən/

Confrontation

对抗

Meaning

a hostile or argumentative meeting or situation between opposing parties; direct challenge or opposition

Example

The confrontation between the two leaders ended without any agreement.

两位领导人之间的对抗以没有任何协议结束。

B2 verb /ˈmæk.sɪ.maɪz/

maximize

最大化

Meaning

to increase something as much as possible

Example

The company aims to maximize its profits this year.

公司今年旨在最大化其利润。

B2 verb /prɪˈsiːdɪd/

preceded

之前发生

Meaning

came before something in time, order, or position

Example

Dark clouds preceded the heavy rainfall.

乌云在暴雨之前出现。

B2 adverb /ˈpraɪ.vət.li/

Privately

私下; 保密地

Meaning

in a private manner; without others present; confidentially

Example

She spoke to him privately about the matter.

她私下里和他谈论了这个问题。

B2 noun /ˈkɒmpɪtəns/

competence

能力

Meaning

the ability to do something successfully or efficiently

Example

Her competence as a manager impressed the board.

作为经理，她的能力给董事会留下了深刻印象。

B2 noun /wæks/

Wax

蜡

Meaning

a solid substance that melts when heated, used for making candles and polishing

Example

She used candle wax to seal the old letter.

她用蜡烛蜡封住了旧信。

B2 noun ˈprɑː.sest fuːdz

processed foods

加工食品

Meaning

Foods that have been altered from their natural state through various methods such as canning, freezing, refrigeration, dehydration and aseptic processing.

Example

Excessive consumption of processed foods leads to health issues.

过量消费加工食品会导致健康问题。

B2 noun, verb /ˌɪnkənˈviːniəns/

inconvenience

不便

Meaning

trouble or difficulty caused to someone; to cause trouble or difficulty to someone

Example

We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the delay.

对于延误造成的任何不便，我们深表歉意。

B2 verb /kənˈsɜːrv/

conserve

节约

Meaning

to protect something from harm or destruction; to use resources carefully to avoid waste

Example

We must conserve water during the dry season.

我们必须在干旱季节节约水。

B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈsiː/

oversee

监督

Meaning

to supervise or watch over something; to manage and direct

Example

The manager will oversee the entire construction project.

经理将监督整个建筑项目。

B2 noun /præŋk/

prank

恶作剧

Meaning

A trick that is intended to be funny but not harmful.

Example

They played a harmless prank on their friend during the party.

他们在派对上和朋友玩了一个无害的恶作剧。

B2 adjective /ˈwʌrisəm/

Worrisome

令人担忧的; 令人不安的

Meaning

causing anxiety or concern; troubling

Example

The student's declining grades were worrisome to his parents.

学生的成绩下降让他的父母感到担忧。

B2 noun /kəˈmiː.li.ən/

Chameleon

变色龙

Meaning

a lizard that can change color to match its surroundings

Example

The chameleon changed its color from green to brown.

变色龙将颜色从绿色变为棕色。

B2 adjective ɔːrˈɡæn.ɪk

organic

有机的

Meaning

Produced or involving production without the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or other artificial agents.

Example

Organic farming improves soil health and reduces pollution.

有机农业改善土壤健康并减少污染。

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 noun /brɑːnz/

bronze

铜

Meaning

a metal made by combining copper and tin, often used for statues and medals

Example

The statue was made of solid bronze.

这座雕像是由坚固的铜制成的。

B2 verb /dɪsˈeɪbl/

disable

禁用

Meaning

to make something unable to function or operate

Example

The technician disabled the alarm system temporarily.

技术人员暂时禁用了报警系统。

B2 verb /ɪnˈsʌlt/

insult

侮辱

Meaning

to speak or act in a way that hurts someone's feelings or shows disrespect

Example

He felt insulted by her rude comments.

他因她的粗鲁评论而感到被侮辱。