B2 adverb /kənˈsɪdərəbli/

Considerably

显著地；相当大地

Meaning

to a notably large degree; significantly; substantially

Example

The price has increased considerably over the past year.

过去一年价格显著上涨。

B2 verb /ˈklærɪfaɪ/

clarify

澄清

Meaning

to make clear; to explain more clearly

Example

The teacher clarifies the difficult concept.

老师澄清了这个困难的概念。

B2 adjective /ˈlɪb.ər.əl/

Liberal

自由的; 宽容的; 慷慨的; 思维进步的

Meaning

open-minded; tolerant; generous; progressive in thinking

Example

She has a liberal attitude towards different cultures and beliefs.

她对不同文化和信仰持有自由的态度。

B2 adjective ˌkɑː.bən ˈnjuː.trəl

carbon-neutral

碳中和

Meaning

Having a balance between emitting carbon and absorbing carbon from the atmosphere; not adding to overall carbon emissions.

Example

The company aims to be carbon-neutral by 2030.

该公司计划在2030年实现碳中和。

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 /ʌnprəˈfɛʃ.ən.əl/

Unprofessional

不专业

Meaning

not conforming to the standards expected in a particular profession

Example

His unprofessional behavior led to his dismissal from the company.

他的不专业行为导致他被公司解雇。

B2 adjective /dɪˈsɛptɪv/

deceptive

具有欺骗性的

Meaning

Giving an appearance or impression different from the truth; misleading.

Example

Appearances can be deceptive.

外表可能具有欺骗性。

B2 verb /dɪˈplɔɪ/

deploy

部署

Meaning

to position strategically; to use effectively

Example

The military will deploy troops to the border.

军队将部署部队到边境。

B2 noun /ˈfaʊn.tən/

Fountain

喷泉

Meaning

a natural spring of water; an artificial structure from which water flows

Example

The fountain in the park attracts many visitors.

公园里的喷泉吸引了许多游客。

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 adverb /ˈsɒftli/

softly

轻声或平静地

Meaning

in a gentle or quiet way.

Example

She spoke softly so as not to wake the baby.

她轻声说话以免吵醒宝宝。

B2 verb /ɪmˈbɒdi/

embody

体现

Meaning

To give tangible or visible form to an idea, quality, or feeling.

Example

She embodies the spirit of generosity.

她体现了慷慨的精神。

B2 verb /ɪmˈplaɪ/

imply

暗示

Meaning

To suggest something without directly stating it.

Example

Her tone seemed to imply that she was upset.

她的语气似乎暗示她很不高兴。

B2 noun /trænˈzækʃən/

transaction

交易

Meaning

an instance of buying or selling something; a business deal or exchange

Example

Every online transaction is recorded for security purposes.

每一笔在线交易都会为了安全目的而被记录。

B2 noun ˌreɪdɪˈeɪʃən

radiation

辐射

Meaning

The emission of energy as electromagnetic waves or as moving subatomic particles.

Example

Radiation from the sun can be harmful without protection.

太阳的辐射没有保护可能是有害的。

B2 verb /əˈsaɪn/

assign

分配

Meaning

to give someone a task, duty, or responsibility

Example

The manager will assign tasks to the new employees.

经理将给新员工分配任务。

B2 adjective /trɪm/

Trim

整洁有序; 苗条且健康

Meaning

neat and orderly in appearance; slim and fit

Example

She keeps her garden very trim and tidy.

她保持花园非常整洁有序。

B2 noun ˈoʊzoʊn dɪˈpliʃən

ozone depletion

臭氧消耗

Meaning

The reduction in the amount of ozone in the Earth's stratosphere, leading to increased UV radiation.

Example

Ozone depletion increases UV radiation.

臭氧消耗增加了紫外线辐射。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈskɪld/

Unskilled

无技能的; 无技术的工人

Meaning

lacking technical training or ability; not requiring special skills

Example

Many unskilled workers are looking for training opportunities.

许多没有技能的工人正在寻找培训机会。

B2 verb /ˈɪl.ə.streɪt/

illustrate

插图

Meaning

to explain or make something clear by using examples, pictures, or comparisons

Example

The teacher used diagrams to illustrate the concept.

老师用图表来说明这个概念。

B2 noun ˈæp.ə.taɪt

appetite

食欲

Meaning

A natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, especially for food.

Example

Junk food increases appetite unnaturally.

垃圾食品会不自然地增加食欲。

B2 noun /kənˈdʒes.tʃən/

congestion

交通堵塞

Meaning

A situation in which a place is too blocked or crowded, causing difficulties.

Example

Urban congestion leads to longer travel times.

城市交通堵塞导致了更长的旅行时间。

B2 noun /taɪˈfuːn/

typhoon

台风

Meaning

a tropical storm in the region of the Indian or western Pacific oceans

Example

The typhoon caused severe flooding in the coastal areas.

台风在沿海地区造成了严重的洪水。

B2 noun /məˈtʃʊrəti/

Maturity

成熟

Meaning

The state of being mature; full development physically or emotionally

Example

With age comes wisdom and emotional maturity.

随着年龄的增长，智慧和情感成熟随之而来。

B2 noun /ˈraɪvəl/

Rival

竞争对手; 对手;

Meaning

a person or thing competing with another for the same objective or for superiority in the same field

Example

The two companies have been business rivals for decades.

这两家公司已经是商业竞争对手几十年了。

B2 noun /sərˈkʌmfərəns/

circumference

周长

Meaning

the distance around the edge of a circle

Example

The teacher asked us to calculate the circumference of the circle.

老师让我们计算圆的周长。

B2 adjective /ˌbaɪəˈlɒdʒɪkl̩/

biological

生物学的

Meaning

relating to the science of biology or to life and living organisms

Example

She is studying biological sciences at university.

她在大学学习生物科学。

B2 noun /ˈdɔːr.mæt/

Door-mat

门垫

Meaning

a mat placed in front of a door for wiping feet

Example

Please wipe your feet on the door-mat before entering the house.

请在进入房子之前在门垫上擦脚。

B2 noun /ˈsɪmp.təmz/

symptoms

症状

Meaning

signs or indications of a disease or condition

Example

Fever and cough are common symptoms of the flu.

发烧和咳嗽是流感的常见症状。

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 /ˈmɪl.ki waɪt/

Milky white

奶白色

Meaning

a pure white color resembling milk

Example

The clouds looked milky white against the blue sky.

云看起来像牛奶一样白，映衬在蓝天背景下。

B2 verb /kweɪk/

quake

颤抖

Meaning

to shake or tremble, often due to fear or a natural event like an earthquake

Example

The ground began to quake during the earthquake.

地面在地震中开始颤抖。

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 verb /ˈdæzəl/

dazzle

使目眩

Meaning

to impress deeply or blind with brilliance or skill

Example

The magician's tricks dazzled the audience.

魔术师的把戏使观众眼花缭乱。

B2 noun ˌsaɪ.bə.sɪˈkjʊə.rɪ.ti

cybersecurity

网络安全

Meaning

The practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks

Example

Cybersecurity ensures safe digital operations.

网络安全确保数字化运营的安全。

B2 verb /oʊˈmɪt/

omit

遗漏

Meaning

to leave out or exclude; to fail to include something

Example

Please don't omit any important details from your report.

请不要遗漏报告中的重要细节。

B2 adjective /ˈpɒlɪʃt/

polished

精致，优雅和精炼

Meaning

refined, sophisticated, and elegant in appearance or behavior

Example

She gave a polished performance at the recital.

她在音乐会上的表演非常精致。

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 noun /ˈhænd.fʊl/

Handful

一把; 一小部分或数量; 难以控制的东西

Meaning

a quantity that fills the hand; a small number or amount; something difficult to control

Example

She grabbed a handful of nuts from the bowl before heading out for her walk.

她从碗里抓了一把坚果，然后去散步。

B2 adjective /əˈstɒnɪʃt/

astonished

震惊的

Meaning

feeling very surprised or amazed

Example

She was astonished by the magician's incredible trick.

她被魔术师不可思议的把戏震惊了。

B2 verb /stroʊk/

stroke

抚摸

Meaning

to move your hand gently over something; to hit or touch something gently

Example

She stroked the cat's fur gently.

她轻轻地抚摸着猫的毛发。

B2 noun /ˈfeð.ər/

Feather

鸟羽毛

Meaning

one of the light structures that cover a bird's body

Example

The peacock has beautiful colorful feathers.

孔雀有美丽的五彩斑斓的羽毛。

B2 verb /dɪsˈkɑːrd/

discard

丢弃

Meaning

to throw away something that is no longer needed

Example

She decided to discard the old clothes.

她决定丢弃旧衣服。

B2 noun /ˈsɑːrdʒənt/

sergeant

中士

Meaning

A rank of non-commissioned officer in the armed forces or police.

Example

The sergeant gave orders to the soldiers before the mission.

中士在任务前向士兵发出命令。

B2 verb /ˈɪr.ɪ.teɪt/

irritate

刺激

Meaning

To make someone annoyed or angry; to cause discomfort or inflammation.

Example

Rubbing your eyes can irritate them.

摩擦眼睛可能会刺激它们。

B2 noun /ˈkɒmɜːs/

commerce

商业

Meaning

the activity of buying and selling goods and services

Example

International commerce has expanded significantly in recent years.

国际商务在最近几年显著增长。

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 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 verb /rɪˈsaɪt/

recite

背诵

Meaning

To say aloud something learned, especially poetry or text, from memory.

Example

The child recited a poem in front of the class.

孩子在班级前朗诵了一首诗。

B2 verb praɪˈɒraɪtaɪz

prioritize

优先

Meaning

To designate or treat something as more important than other things

Example

Prioritize your tasks to stay efficient.

优先处理您的任务，以保持高效。

B2 noun /ˈfɪŋ.ɡər.prɪnt/

Fingerprint

指纹

Meaning

an impression or mark made on a surface by a person's fingertip; unique identification pattern

Example

The police found his fingerprints on the door handle at the crime scene.

警方在犯罪现场的门把手上找到了他的指纹。

B2 noun /ˌɔː.θɛnˈtɪs.ə.ti/

authenticity

真实性

Meaning

The quality of being authentic; genuineness or truthfulness.

Example

The authenticity of the document was verified.

文件的真实性已被验证。

B2 noun /dɪsˈɡʌst/

Disgust

厌恶

Meaning

a feeling of revulsion or strong disapproval aroused by something unpleasant

Example

She expressed her disgust at the politician's corrupt behavior openly.

她公开表达了对政治家腐败行为的厌恶。

B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.ə.nəs/

Lioness

母狮

Meaning

an adult female lion

Example

The fierce lioness protected her cubs from danger.

那只凶猛的母狮保护着她的小狮子免受危险。

B2 adjective /fɪərs/

Fierce

猛烈的; 好斗的; 展示强烈情感或决心的

Meaning

violent; aggressive; showing strong feeling or determination

Example

The fierce storm destroyed many houses in the village.

猛烈的风暴摧毁了村里许多房屋。

B2 noun /dɪˈveləpər/

developer

开发者

Meaning

a person or company that creates software, buildings, or land projects

Example

She works as a software developer at a tech company.

她在一家技术公司担任软件开发者。

B2 noun /tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒɪ.kəl ədˈvɑːns.mənt/

technological advancement

技术进步

Meaning

Progress or improvement in technology that leads to better solutions or capabilities.

Example

Technological advancement is revolutionizing healthcare.

技术进步正在革命化医疗保健。

B2 noun /ˈset.əl.mənt/

Settlement

定居; 协议

Meaning

a place where people establish a community; an agreement that ends a dispute

Example

The early settlement was built near the river for easy access to water.

早期的定居点建在河边，方便取水。

B2 adjective /ˌʌnɪˈmædʒənəbəl/

Unimaginable

难以想象的

Meaning

impossible to conceive; beyond imagination

Example

The scale of destruction was unimaginable until we saw it firsthand.

毁灭的规模是难以想象的，直到我们亲眼看到。

B2 noun /əkˌsɛs.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

accessibility

可访问性

Meaning

Accessibility or availability, easy availability of any place or service.

Example

Improved accessibility helps people with disabilities.

改善的可访问性帮助残疾人。

B2 noun /ˈdɛsɪməl/

decimal

十进制

Meaning

A number system based on 10; a number expressed in the base-10 system.

Example

The number 0.75 is a decimal.

数字0.75是一个十进制数。

B2 noun /ˈmɜːrtʃənt/

merchant

商人

Meaning

a person or company involved in the trade of goods, especially in large quantities

Example

The merchant sold spices from distant lands.

商人出售来自遥远土地的香料。

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 oʊˈbiː.sə.t̬i

obesity

肥胖症

Meaning

The condition of being grossly fat or overweight.

Example

Obesity increases the risk of diabetes and heart disease.

肥胖症增加糖尿病和心脏病的风险。

B2 verb /pəˈluːt/

pollute

污染

Meaning

to make air, water, or land dirty and harmful to people, animals, and plants

Example

Factories pollute the environment with toxic chemicals.

工厂用有毒化学品污染环境。

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 /ˈmɜːrdərər/

murderer

凶手

Meaning

a person who unlawfully kills another human being with intent

Example

The murderer was caught by the police within hours.

凶手在几个小时内被警方逮捕。

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 noun (plural) /ˈɑːrtɪˌfæks/

artifacts

文物

Meaning

objects made by humans, often of historical or cultural importance

Example

Archaeologists discovered valuable artifacts in the ruins.

考古学家在废墟中发现了宝贵的文物。

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 adjective /ˈfɪr.fəl/

fearful

害怕的

Meaning

feeling afraid or showing fear

Example

She was fearful of walking alone at night.

她害怕夜晚独自走路。

B2 verb ˈtrɪɡərz

triggers

引发

Meaning

To cause or initiate something to happen

Example

Air pollution triggers chronic diseases.

空气污染引发了慢性疾病。

B2 verb /wɪðˈdrɔː/

withdraw

提取

Meaning

to take money out of an account; to remove or pull back

Example

She needs to withdraw money from the bank.

她需要从银行提取钱。

B2 noun /ˈmæstəri/

Mastery

精通; 专长;

Meaning

Great skill or expertise in a subject or activity

Example

His mastery of the violin impressed audiences around the world.

他在小提琴上的造诣给全球观众留下了深刻印象。

B2 noun /baɪˈɒɡrəfi/

Biography

传记

Meaning

an account of someone's life written by someone else; the story of a person's life

Example

I'm reading a fascinating biography of Albert Einstein.

我正在阅读一部关于阿尔伯特·爱因斯坦的迷人传记。

B2 adjective /əˈkaʊntəbl/

accountable

负责

Meaning

Required or expected to justify actions or decisions; responsible.

Example

Staying accountable helps reduce delays.

保持负责有助于减少延迟。

B2 adjective /ˈnɑː.lɪ.dʒə.bəl/

Knowledgeable

博学的; 知识丰富的; 有教养的

Meaning

having extensive knowledge; well-informed; educated

Example

She is very knowledgeable about ancient history.

她对古代历史非常了解。

Meaning

a room in which legal cases are heard and decided by a judge

Example

The witness was called to testify in the courtroom.

B2 noun ˈrɛvənuː

revenue

收入

Meaning

Income, especially when of a company or organization.

Example

The company's revenue grew by 10% this year.

公司的收入今年增长了10%。

B2 adjective /ˈsɛksi/

sexy

性感的

Meaning

sexually attractive or exciting

Example

She wore a sexy red dress to the party.

她穿着一条性感的红色连衣裙去参加派对。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈtʃeɪndʒəbəl/

Unchangeable

不可改变的; 固定的;

Meaning

not able to be changed or altered; fixed and permanent

Example

The laws of physics are unchangeable principles that govern the universe.

物理法则是不变的原则，支配着宇宙。

B2 noun ˌsænɪˈteɪʃən

sanitation

卫生

Meaning

Conditions relating to public health, especially the provision of clean drinking water and adequate sewage disposal.

Example

Good sanitation practices are key to preventing infestations.

良好的卫生实践是防止侵扰的关键。

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 noun /kleɪ/

clay

黏土

Meaning

a natural material made of fine earth that becomes hard when baked, used for making pottery

Example

The artist molded the wet clay into a beautiful vase.

艺术家把湿黏土塑造成一个美丽的花瓶。

B2 noun ˌɪr.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

irrigation

灌溉

Meaning

The artificial application of water to land or soil.

Example

Irrigation systems improve crop yields in dry regions.

灌溉系统提高了干旱地区作物的产量。

B2 adjective /veɪɡ/

Vague

模糊; 不确定

Meaning

unclear or uncertain in meaning; not clearly expressed

Example

His explanation was too vague for me to understand.

他的解释太模糊，我无法理解。

B2 adjective /ˈkrɒnɪk/

chronic

慢性

Meaning

Lasting for a long time or constantly recurring, often describing illness.

Example

She suffers from chronic back pain.

她患有慢性的背痛。

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 verb /plʌk/

pluck

摘取, 鼓起勇气

Meaning

to take hold of and quickly remove; to gather courage or determination

Example

She plucked a flower from the garden.

她从花园里摘了一朵花。

B2 adverb /rɪˈmɑːrkəbli/

remarkably

引人注目地

Meaning

in a way that is worthy of attention or notice; surprisingly

Example

She did remarkably well in the competition.

她在比赛中表现得引人注目。

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 /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 /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 adverb /ˈəʊvəli/

overly

过度

Meaning

to an excessive degree or extent

Example

She was overly concerned about the results.

她对结果过于担忧。

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 /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 /ˌæk.jʊˈzeɪ.ʃən/

accusation

指控

Meaning

A statement that someone has done something wrong or illegal.

Example

She made an accusation of theft against her colleague.

她对她的同事提出了盗窃指控。

B2 noun /ˈreɪsɪzəm/

racism

种族主义

Meaning

the belief that some races are superior to others, leading to unfair treatment or prejudice

Example

The organization works to eliminate racism in all forms.

该组织致力于消除所有形式的种族主义。

B2 adjective /ˈbruː.təl/

brutal

残忍

Meaning

extremely cruel or harsh; violent and without feeling

Example

The dictator’s rule was marked by brutal violence.

独裁者的统治充满了残忍的暴力。

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 ˈbaɪ.əʊˌfjuː.əl

biofuel

生物燃料

Meaning

A fuel derived immediately from living matter, as opposed to fossil fuels derived from long-dead biological matter.

Example

Biofuels reduce dependence on conventional energy sources.

生物燃料减少了对传统能源来源的依赖。

B2 noun /ˈdeb.riː/

debris

碎片

Meaning

Scattered pieces of waste or remains.

Example

Debris in the eyes causes irritation.

眼睛里的碎片会引起刺激。

B2 noun /ˈfɛə(r)nɪs/

fairness

公平

Meaning

the quality of being free from bias, favoritism, or injustice

Example

She always strives for fairness in her decisions.

她总是努力在决策中保持公平。

B2 adjective /ˈvʌl.ɡər/

Vulgar

粗俗; 粗鲁; 不文雅;

Meaning

lacking sophistication or good taste; crude and offensive in language or behavior

Example

His vulgar language offended everyone at the dinner party.

他的粗俗语言冒犯了晚宴上的所有人。

B2 noun /ˈbætʃələr/

Bachelor

单身汉; 拥有大学学位的人

Meaning

an unmarried man; a person who holds a first degree from a university

Example

He remained a bachelor all his life and earned a bachelor's degree in engineering.

他一生都保持单身，并获得了工程学位。

B2 adjective /kənˈsɪd.ər.ɪt/

Considerate

体贴; 体贴入微

Meaning

showing careful thought about the feelings or wishes of others; thoughtful

Example

He is always considerate of others' feelings.

他总是考虑到别人的感受。

B2 noun /ˈaɪrəni/

irony

讽刺

Meaning

a situation that is strange or amusing because it is the opposite of what is expected; the use of words to convey the opposite meaning

Example

The irony of the situation was that the winner forgot his own prize.

这件事的讽刺在于，获胜者忘记了自己的奖品。

B2 verb /spreɪ/

spray

喷洒

Meaning

to apply liquid to something in a fine mist

Example

She sprayed perfume on her wrist before leaving.

她在离开前把香水喷在了手腕上。

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 noun ɪˈmɪʃ.ənz

emissions

排放

Meaning

The production and discharge of something, especially gas, heat, light, or radiation.

Example

Carbon emissions are rising globally.

碳排放在全球范围内上升。

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 noun /ˈprɪv.ə.lɪdʒ/

Privilege

特权

Meaning

a special right or advantage that only one person or group has

Example

It's a privilege to work with such talented people.

与如此有才华的人一起工作是一种特权。