B2 noun kənˈsen.səs

consensus

共识

Meaning

A general agreement among all members of a group.

Example

Consensus was reached after long deliberation.

经过长时间的讨论，达成了共识。

B2 noun /ˌek.əˈnɒm.ɪk səˌsteɪ.nəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

economic sustainability

经济可持续性

Meaning

The ability of an economy to support a defined level of economic production indefinitely.

Example

Economic sustainability drives long-term growth.

经济可持续性推动长期增长。

B2 adjective /ˈstɪki/

sticky

粘的

Meaning

having the quality of adhering or clinging; difficult to remove or deal with

Example

The candy is too sticky to eat with your hands.

糖果太粘了，不能用手吃。

B2 noun /ˈtreɪ.tər/

Traitor

叛徒

Meaning

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

Example

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

间谍在被捕后被贴上了叛国者的标签。

B2 noun /ˌrɛfəˈriː/

referee

裁判

Meaning

a person who oversees a game or match to ensure the rules are followed

Example

The referee stopped the game after a foul.

裁判在犯规后暂停了比赛。

B2 adverb /mɔːrˈoʊvər/

moreover

此外

Meaning

Used to add information that supports or emphasizes what has already been said.

Example

The job is challenging; moreover, it requires excellent communication skills.

这份工作具有挑战性；此外，它需要出色的沟通技能。

B2 noun /ˈɪn.flu.ən.sər/

Influencer

网红, 社交媒体影响者

Meaning

A person with the ability to influence potential buyers of a product or service by promoting or recommending the items on social media.

Example

Social media influencers shape consumer preferences.

社交媒体上的网红塑造了消费者的偏好。

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 verb /əkˈnɒlɪdʒ/

acknowledge

承认

Meaning

to accept or admit the existence or truth of something; to recognize

Example

She acknowledged her mistake and apologized.

她承认了她的错误并道歉。

B2 noun /əˈnælədʒi/

analogy

类比

Meaning

A comparison between two things for the purpose of explanation or clarification.

Example

The teacher used the analogy of a tree to explain the structure of an essay.

老师用树木的类比来解释文章的结构。

B2 verb /ˈpjʊərɪfaɪ/

purify

净化

Meaning

to make clean or pure; to remove impurities

Example

This filter will purify the water effectively.

这个过滤器将有效地净化水。

B2 noun /taɪm/

thyme

百里香

Meaning

A small aromatic herb used in cooking and medicine.

Example

She sprinkled thyme on the roasted chicken.

她撒上百里香在烤鸡上。

B2 noun /mɪl/

mill

磨坊

Meaning

a building equipped with machinery for grinding grain or manufacturing goods

Example

The old flour mill has been converted into a museum.

那座老面粉厂已被改建为博物馆。

B2 adjective /ˌsen.tɪˈmen.təl/

Sentimental

多愁善感的

Meaning

having tender feelings; being emotional about memories or experiences

Example

She became sentimental when looking at old family photographs.

她看着旧的家庭照片时变得多愁善感。

B2 noun /ˈproʊtəkɔːl/

protocol

协议

Meaning

an official procedure or system of rules

Example

The security team followed strict protocol during the event.

安全团队在活动期间遵循了严格的协议。

B2 noun /kəmˈpliːʃən/

completion

完成

Meaning

the action or process of finishing something

Example

The completion of the project will take another few weeks.

项目的完成将再需要几周时间。

B2 verb /skreɪp/

scrape

擦, 刮

Meaning

to remove or damage the surface of something by rubbing or scratching; to collect something by effort

Example

He scraped his knee while playing football.

他在踢足球时擦伤了膝盖。

B2 adjective /ˈniː.di/

Needy

贫困的; 需要帮助的; 缺乏基本生活必需品的

Meaning

requiring help or support; poor; lacking basic necessities

Example

The charity helps needy families during the winter.

慈善在冬季帮助贫困家庭。

B2 noun /ˈfjʊr.i/

Fury

狂怒或暴力愤怒;

Meaning

wild or violent anger; extreme intensity of emotion or activity

Example

His fury was evident when he discovered someone had stolen his bicycle.

当他发现有人偷走了他的自行车时，他的愤怒显而易见。

B2 noun /ˈkɜːr.tə.si/

Courtesy

礼貌; 客气;

Meaning

the showing of politeness in one's attitude and behavior toward others; a polite gesture or remark

Example

He showed great courtesy by holding the door open for elderly people.

他通过为老年人打开门来表现出极大的礼貌。

B2 adverb /ʌnˈfɛərli/

unfairly

不公平地

Meaning

In a manner that is not just, reasonable, or impartial

Example

He was treated unfairly by the committee.

他被委员会不公平地对待。

B2 adjective /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzd/

specialized

专门的

Meaning

designed or developed for a particular purpose or function

Example

He has a specialized knowledge of ancient civilizations.

他对古代文明有专门的知识。

B2 verb /ɪkˈspoʊz/

expose

揭示

Meaning

to reveal or uncover; to make visible or known

Example

The investigation exposed the truth about the scandal.

调查揭示了丑闻的真相。

B2 adjective /ˈkaʊntləs/

countless

数不胜数

Meaning

too many to be counted; innumerable

Example

There are countless stars in the sky.

天上有数不清的星星。

B2 noun, verb /ˈædɪkt/ (noun), /əˈdɪkt/ (verb)

addict

成瘾者

Meaning

a person who is unable to stop using a harmful substance or doing something harmful; to cause someone to become dependent on something

Example

He is a video game addict who spends hours playing every day.

他是一个视频游戏上瘾者，每天花几个小时玩游戏。

B2 noun /ˌdɪsəˈpruːvəl/

disapproval

不赞成

Meaning

The expression of an unfavorable opinion or judgment

Example

Her parents showed clear disapproval of her decision to drop out of college.

她的父母对她辍学的决定表现出明显的不赞成。

B2 noun /trænzˈmɪʃən/

transmission

传输, 发送

Meaning

the act of sending, passing, or spreading something such as information, energy, or disease

Example

The transmission of data over the internet is very fast.

通过互联网传输数据非常快。

B2 noun /dɪˈstɪŋk.ʃən/

Distinction

优异; 卓越; 荣誉

Meaning

a difference or contrast between similar things; excellence that sets someone apart; honor or recognition

Example

She graduated with distinction, earning the highest honors in her class.

她以优异的成绩毕业，获得了班级最高荣誉。

B2 noun /taɪm ˈblɒk.ɪŋ/

time blocking

时间块管理

Meaning

A time management method where you divide your day into blocks of time and assign specific activities to each block.

Example

Time-blocking helps in better productivity and efficiency.

时间块管理有助于提高生产力和效率。

B2 noun, verb /nɜːrv/

nerve

神经; 勇气

Meaning

A bundle of fibers in the body that transmits signals between the brain and other parts; also courage or audacity.

Example

She gathered the nerve to speak in front of the large audience.

她鼓起勇气在大观众面前发言。

B2 noun /ˈaʊtlʊk/

outlook

前景, 预测

Meaning

a person's general attitude or view; a forecast or prospect

Example

The economic outlook for the year is positive.

今年的经济前景是积极的。

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 /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 /kənˈsɒl.ɪ.deɪt/

consolidate

合并

Meaning

To combine things in order to make them more effective or easier to handle.

Example

The company aims to consolidate its market position.

公司旨在巩固其市场地位。

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 adjective /hoʊˈlɪs.tɪk/

holistic

整体的

Meaning

Understanding or analyzing something through a comprehensive, integrated whole perspective.

Example

A holistic approach to health considers both body and mind.

整体健康方法考虑身体和心理。

B2 adverb /ˈvɜː.tʃu.ə.li/

Virtually

几乎; 实际上;

Meaning

nearly; almost; in effect though not in name

Example

The building was virtually destroyed in the earthquake.

这座建筑在地震中几乎被摧毁。

B2 noun /ˈnuː.səns/

Nuisance

麻烦; 打扰;

Meaning

a person, thing, or circumstance causing inconvenience or annoyance

Example

The constant noise from construction is a real nuisance.

建筑施工的持续噪音是一种真正的麻烦。

B2 verb /rɪˈzɛmbəl/

resemble

像

Meaning

to look like or be similar to something or someone

Example

She resembles her mother in both appearance and mannerisms.

她在外貌和举止上都像她母亲。

B2 noun /veɪl/

Veil

面纱; 罩子; 新娘面纱;

Meaning

a piece of fine material worn to protect or conceal the face; something that conceals or disguises

Example

The bride wore a beautiful white veil during the ceremony.

新娘在仪式上戴着一条美丽的白色面纱。

B2 verb /əˈveɪl/

avail

利用

Meaning

to make use of something; to be of use or benefit

Example

You should avail yourself of this opportunity.

你应该利用这个机会。

B2 adjective /ɔːˈθen.tɪk/

Authentic

真实的; 真实; 不虚假

Meaning

genuine; real; not fake or copied

Example

The museum displays only authentic artifacts from ancient civilizations.

博物馆只展示来自古代文明的真实文物。

B2 adjective /ˈprɒfɪtəbl/

profitable

盈利的

Meaning

yielding profit or financial gain

Example

The company has become highly profitable after the new strategy was implemented.

公司在实施新策略后变得极具盈利性。

B2 noun /dɪˈstɜː.bəns/

Disturbance

干扰; 打扰; 不安

Meaning

the interruption of a settled and peaceful condition; anxiety or mental uneasiness

Example

The loud music created a disturbance that bothered all the neighbors.

大声的音乐制造了一个干扰，打扰了所有邻居。

B2 noun /ˈmɑːrdʒɪn/

Margin

边缘; 边际

Meaning

The edge or border of something; an amount allowed beyond what is needed

Example

Please write your notes in the margin of the page.

请在页面的边缘写下你的笔记。

B2 noun /depθ/

Depth

深度; 深沉或深刻的特质

Meaning

the distance from the top or surface to the bottom; the quality of being intense or profound

Example

The depth of the ocean in this area reaches over three thousand meters.

该地区的海洋深度超过三千米。

B2 adverb /ˈden.sli/

densely

密集地

Meaning

In a closely compacted or crowded manner.

Example

The area is densely covered with trees.

这个区域密集地覆盖着树木。

B2 verb /bɑːrk/

bark

吠叫

Meaning

to make a sharp sound like a dog; to speak angrily

Example

The dog barks at strangers.

狗对陌生人大叫。

B2 noun fəˈtɪl.ɪ.ti

fertility

肥力

Meaning

The quality of being fertile; fruitfulness.

Example

Fertility of the soil is crucial for farming.

土壤的肥力对农业至关重要。

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 /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 adjective /ˈlækɪŋ/

lacking

缺乏

Meaning

not having enough of something; missing

Example

His report was lacking in detail.

他的报告缺少细节。

B2 noun /rɪˈmeɪn.dər/

Remainder

剩余部分; 剩下的东西

Meaning

the part that is left over; what remains after the other parts have been taken away

Example

The remainder of the food was stored in the refrigerator.

剩下的食物被存放在冰箱里。

B2 adjective /əˈkjuːt/

acute

急性

Meaning

present or experienced to a severe or intense degree; having sharp perception

Example

The patient suffered from acute pain after the surgery.

手术后，病人感到剧烈的疼痛。

B2 verb /ɪnˈherɪt/

inherit

继承

Meaning

to receive money, property, or characteristics from someone when they die; to acquire from predecessors

Example

She inherited her grandmother's house.

她继承了她祖母的房子。

B2 adjective /ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊə/

insecure

不安全的

Meaning

not confident or assured; uncertain and anxious

Example

She felt insecure about her performance in the exam.

她在考试中对自己的表现感到不安。

B2 adjective /ˈhoʊm.sɪk/

Homesick

想家; 离家的悲伤

Meaning

experiencing a longing for one's home during a period of absence from it; missing home

Example

After three months studying abroad, Maria felt increasingly homesick for her family.

在国外学习三个月后，玛丽亚越来越想念她的家人。

B2 adjective ˈkɒɡnɪtɪv

cognitive

认知的

Meaning

Related to mental processes of perception, memory, judgment, and reasoning.

Example

Cognitive functions improve with practice and learning.

认知功能通过练习和学习得到改善。

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 /kəmˈpɛlɪŋ/

compelling

引人注目的

Meaning

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

Example

She gave a compelling speech about climate change.

她就气候变化发表了引人注目的演讲。

B2 adjective /ˈteɪst.ləs/

Tasteless

没有味道

Meaning

lacking flavor; showing poor judgment in style

Example

The soup was completely tasteless and needed more seasoning.

汤完全没有味道，需要更多的调味料。

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 verb /ˈstrʌɡlɪŋ/

struggling

挣扎

Meaning

Making forceful or violent efforts to get free of restraint or constriction; having difficulty achieving something.

Example

Many regions are struggling with economic recovery.

许多地区在经济复苏中挣扎。

B2 adjective /rɪˈfaɪnd/

Refined

精致的; 纯净的

Meaning

elegant and cultured in appearance, manner, or taste; purified

Example

She has very refined taste in art and music.

她对艺术和音乐有非常精致的品味。

B2 adjective /pəˈθet.ɪk/

Pathetic

可悲的; 令人同情的

Meaning

arousing pity; extremely poor or inadequate

Example

His pathetic attempt to apologize made things worse.

他悲哀的道歉尝试让事情变得更糟。

B2 noun /ɪmˈbærəsmənt/

embarrassment

尴尬

Meaning

a feeling of self-consciousness, shame, or awkwardness

Example

Her face turned red with embarrassment after the mistake.

她因错误而羞愧得脸红了。

B2 noun /ˈnuː.kʌm.ər/

New-comer

新来者

Meaning

a person who has recently arrived in a place or joined a group

Example

The newcomer was warmly welcomed by the team.

新来者受到了团队的热烈欢迎。

B2 noun /ˈtʃɪk piː/

Chick pea

鹰嘴豆

Meaning

round beige legume; protein-rich pulse used in various dishes

Example

Soak the chick peas overnight before cooking them for better digestion.

将鹰嘴豆浸泡一整晚，然后烹饪，以改善消化。

B2 noun /ˈɒkjʊpənt/

occupant

乘客

Meaning

A person who resides in or is present in a house, vehicle, seat, or place.

Example

The car had three occupants at the time of the accident.

事故发生时，车上有三名乘客。

B2 adjective /ˈkɑːmjənl/

communal

公共的

Meaning

Shared by all members of a community; for common use.

Example

The villagers worked together in the communal garden.

村民们在公共花园里一起劳动。

B2 verb /prəˈkleɪm/

proclaim

宣布

Meaning

to announce something publicly or officially, especially something important

Example

The president proclaimed a national day of mourning.

总统宣布了一个全国的哀悼日。

B2 verb /rɪˈfreʃ/

refresh

使清新

Meaning

to make fresh again; to restore energy

Example

A cold drink refreshes me on hot days.

冷饮在炎热的日子里让我感到清爽。

B2 noun /ˈsɪləbəs/

syllabus

教学大纲

Meaning

An outline or summary of topics to be covered in a course of study.

Example

The professor handed out the syllabus on the first day of class.

教授在第一天的课上发放了教学大纲。

B2 adjective /kəˈmɛndəbl̩/

commendable

值得称赞的

Meaning

deserving praise or approval

Example

Her dedication to the project was truly commendable.

她对项目的奉献精神真的值得称赞。

B2 adjective /sɔːr/

sore

酸痛

Meaning

painful or aching, usually in a specific part of the body

Example

After the long run, my legs were sore.

长跑后，我的腿很酸痛。

B2 noun /ˈfʊtɪdʒ/

footage

视频录制

Meaning

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

Example

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

抗议的录像整天在电视上播放。

B2 adjective /ˈdʒuːsi/

juicy

多汁

Meaning

Full of juice; succulent; also used to describe something exciting or scandalous.

Example

The steak was so juicy that it melted in my mouth.

这块牛排多汁到在我嘴里融化。

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 /ɑːks/

Ox

牛

Meaning

a large strong animal used for pulling heavy loads or plowing fields

Example

The farmer used an ox to plow the field.

农民用牛耕地。

B2 noun /ˈtɜr.mər.ɪk/

Turmeric

姜黄

Meaning

A bright yellow spice powder made from the root of a tropical plant, used in cooking and medicine

Example

Add turmeric to the curry for color and flavor.

在咖喱中加入姜黄，以增加色彩和味道。

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 noun ˈhæb.ɪt fɔːrˌmeɪ.ʃən

habit formation

习惯形成

Meaning

The process of creating a habit through regular practice and repetition.

Example

Habit formation requires consistency and discipline.

习惯的形成需要一致性和纪律。

B2 verb /ɪnˈdjʊər/

endure

忍受

Meaning

to suffer something difficult or unpleasant patiently

Example

He had to endure years of hardship before achieving success.

他必须忍受多年的困苦，才能取得成功。

B2 verb /əˈfend/

offend

冒犯

Meaning

to cause displeasure or resentment; to hurt someone's feelings

Example

His rude comments offended many people at the meeting.

他的粗鲁评论冒犯了会议上的许多人。

B2 adjective /ˈwʊd biː/

Would-be

有前途的; 可能的;

Meaning

prospective; intending to be; aspiring

Example

The would-be actor practiced his lines every day.

这个有前途的演员每天都在练习台词。

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 noun /ˌsɛpəˈreɪʃən/

Separation

分离；隔离；拆分

Meaning

the action or state of moving or being moved apart; the division of something into constituent or distinct elements

Example

The separation of the two countries was peaceful.

两个国家的分离是和平的。

B2 noun /buːˈtiːk/

boutique

时尚店

Meaning

a small shop that sells fashionable clothes or accessories

Example

She bought a beautiful dress from a boutique downtown.

她在市中心的时尚店里买了一件漂亮的裙子。

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 adjective /ʌnˈrɪəl/

unreal

不真实的

Meaning

not real or not based on reality; exaggerated or imaginary

Example

The experience felt unreal after the sudden news.

突如其来的消息后，这种经历感觉不真实。

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 adjective /ɪkˈstɜːr.nəl/

External

外部的

Meaning

coming from or relating to the outside; not belonging to or originating from within

Example

The company hired external consultants to review their business strategy.

公司聘请了外部顾问来审查他们的商业战略。

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。

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 verb /əˈkʌmplɪʃ/

accomplish

完成

Meaning

to achieve or complete successfully

Example

She managed to accomplish all her goals for the year.

她成功地完成了今年的所有目标。

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 noun /ˈkɒn.trɪ.bjʊ.tər/

contributor

贡献者

Meaning

a person who gives something to help achieve a result

Example

He was a regular contributor to the local newspaper.

他是当地报纸的常驻贡献者。

B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈnaɪəbl/

Undeniable

不容置疑

Meaning

impossible to deny or dispute; clearly true

Example

The evidence of his guilt was undeniable.

他的罪行证据是不容置疑的。

B2 noun /ˈlænd.lɔːrd/

Land lord

房东

Meaning

a person who owns property and rents it to tenants

Example

The landlord collected the monthly rent from all tenants.

房东从所有租户那里收取了每月租金。

B2 noun /ˈæŋk.lət/

Anklet

脚链

Meaning

a piece of jewelry worn around the ankle

Example

She wore a beautiful silver anklet on her left foot.

她在左脚上戴着一个漂亮的银脚链。

Meaning

a person who collects things as a hobby or job

Example

He is a stamp collector with thousands of rare items.

B2 noun rɪˈzentmənt

resentment

怨恨

Meaning

Bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly.

Example

Resentment grew among the students.

学生们之间的怨恨加剧了。

B2 adjective /ˌʌnrɪˈzɒlvd/

unresolved

未解决的

Meaning

not solved or settled; remaining undecided or unclear

Example

The dispute remains unresolved despite several meetings.

尽管开了几次会议，这个争议仍未解决。

B2 noun /ˈmɔːr.nɪŋ/

Mourning

哀悼

Meaning

the expression of deep sorrow for someone who has died

Example

The family is in mourning for their grandmother.

家人为他们的祖母哀悼。

B2 noun /ˈtɜːnˌəʊvə/

turnover

营业额

Meaning

the amount of business conducted during a particular period, or the rate at which employees leave a company

Example

The company reported a high turnover in its sales department.

公司报告了其销售部门的高营业额。

B2 noun ˈiː.kəʊˌsɪs.təm

ecosystem

生态系统

Meaning

A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.

Example

A balanced ecosystem is crucial for environmental sustainability.

平衡的生态系统对环境可持续性至关重要。