B1 noun /ˈkɒtɪdʒ/

cottage

小屋

Meaning

a small simple house, typically in the countryside

Example

They spent their vacation in a cozy cottage by the lake.

他们在湖边的一座舒适的小屋里度过了假期。

B1 noun, verb /ˈbʊli/

bully

欺凌者 / 霸凌者

Meaning

A person who habitually seeks to harm or intimidate those weaker; to intimidate or mistreat someone weaker.

Example

The teacher stopped the older boy from trying to bully his classmates.

老师阻止了那个年纪较大的男孩，避免他试图欺负他的同学。

B1 noun /kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃən/

consideration

幸福

Meaning

careful thought or attention to something before making a decision

Example

After much consideration, she accepted the job offer.

当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰她的幸福。

B1 noun ˈpeɪʃəns

patience

耐心

Meaning

The capacity to accept or tolerate delay, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious

Example

Patience is essential when chasing big goals.

耐心对于追求大目标至关重要。

B1 noun/adjective /ˌdɒkjʊˈmɛntri/

documentary

纪录片

Meaning

A film or television program that provides a factual record or report.

Example

We watched a documentary about climate change.

我们观看了关于气候变化的纪录片。

B1 verb /səˈraʊnd/

surround

围绕

Meaning

To be all around someone or something.

Example

Mountains surround the small village.

山脉围绕着小村庄。

B1 adverb /spəˈsɪfɪkli/

specifically

特别地

Meaning

in a clear and exact way

Example

He was specifically asked to handle the finances.

他被特别要求处理财务。

B1 noun, verb /dɪˈzaɪər/

desire

欲望

Meaning

a strong feeling of wanting something or wishing for something to happen

Example

He has a strong desire to travel the world.

他有强烈的欲望去环游世界。

B1 noun /ˌpɒp.jəˈlær.ə.ti/

Popularity

受欢迎程度

Meaning

the state of being liked, admired, or supported by many people

Example

The singer's popularity has grown rapidly this year.

歌手的流行度今年快速增长。

B1 verb /piːl/

peel

剥皮

Meaning

to remove the outer covering or skin from a fruit or vegetable

Example

She peeled the mango before eating it.

她在吃之前把芒果削皮了。

B1 noun /ˈhændˌraɪ.tɪŋ/

handwriting

手写字

Meaning

the style or manner of writing by hand.

Example

Her handwriting is very neat and easy to read.

她的手写字非常整齐，容易阅读。

B1 adjective /ˈmɪzərəbəl/

Miserable

悲惨; 不幸; 引起痛苦

Meaning

very unhappy; wretched; causing suffering

Example

He felt miserable after losing his job.

他失去工作后感到非常痛苦。

B1 verb /kəmˈpiːt/

compete

竞争

Meaning

to try to win or be more successful than others in a contest or activity

Example

Several companies compete for dominance in the market.

多家公司为市场主导地位而竞赛。

B1 noun /dɪˈpɑː.tʃər/

Departure

出发

Meaning

the action of leaving, especially to start a journey; a deviation from an established course

Example

The departure of the train was delayed by thirty minutes due to technical issues.

由于技术问题，火车的出发推迟了三十分钟。

B1 verb /trænsˈleɪt/

translate

翻译

Meaning

to express words or text in another language

Example

She can translate five languages.

她可以翻译五种语言。

B1 adjective /ɪnˈkɝr.ɪ.dʒɪŋ/

Encouraging

鼓励的; 激励的

Meaning

giving support or confidence; inspiring; motivating

Example

The teacher's encouraging words motivated the students.

老师的鼓励性话语激励了学生。

B1 adverb /ˈpɜr.sən.ə.li/

Personally

个人而言; 就我个人而言; 亲自

Meaning

as a person; in one's own opinion; for oneself; in person

Example

Personally, I think the movie was excellent, though others disagree.

就个人而言，我认为这部电影非常好，尽管其他人不同意。

B1 noun trend

trend

趋势

Meaning

A general direction in which something is developing or changing; a pattern or tendency.

Example

The current trend of deforestation is alarming.

当前的森林砍伐趋势令人担忧。

B1 noun /ɑːrmz/

Arms

武器

Meaning

weapons and ammunition; firearms

Example

The soldiers carried their arms into battle.

士兵们带着他们的武器进入战斗。

B1 noun /ˈviː.ɪ.kəlz/

Vehicles

交通工具

Meaning

machines used for transporting people or goods from one place to another

Example

There are many different types of vehicles on the road today.

今天路上有许多不同类型的交通工具。

B1 noun /ˈiː.tɪŋ ˈhæb.ɪts/

eating habits

饮食习惯

Meaning

A person's usual pattern and preferences in food consumption.

Example

Developing good eating habits leads to better health.

养成良好的饮食习惯有助于改善健康。

B1 verb /klæp/

clap

Meaning

To strike the palms of the hands together, usually to express approval or create a sharp sound.

Example

The audience began to clap loudly after the performance.

B1 noun /ɛr pəˈluːʃən/

air pollution

空气污染

Meaning

The presence of harmful or poisonous substances in the air, typically caused by industrial processes, vehicle emissions, or other human activities.

Example

Air pollution from factories led to the first environmental movement.

工厂的空气污染导致了第一个环境运动的出现。

B1 verb /ədˈmaɪər/

admire

欣赏

Meaning

To respect, appreciate, or look up to someone or something.

Example

I really admire her dedication to education.

我真的很欣赏她对教育的奉献。

B1 adjective /ˈvælɪd/

Valid

有效; 法律上或官方上可接受的

Meaning

legally or officially acceptable; having a sound basis in logic or fact

Example

The passport is valid for ten years.

护照有效期为十年。

B1 noun /bɪˈliːf/

Belief

信念; 信任

Meaning

confidence in the truth or existence of something; trust or faith

Example

His belief in justice never wavered.

他对正义的信念从未动摇。

B1 verb /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/

establish

建立

Meaning

To set up, create, or bring into existence something on a firm basis.

Example

The company plans to establish a new office in Dhaka.

公司计划在达卡设立一个新办公室。

B1 noun /ˌɑk.jəˈpeɪ.ʃən/

Occupation

职业; 工作; 占领

Meaning

a job or profession; the action of taking control of a place

Example

Teaching is her chosen occupation.

教学是她选择的职业。

B1 adjective /ˈtrʌbəld/

troubled

困扰

Meaning

experiencing or showing distress, anxiety, or worry

Example

He looked deeply troubled after hearing the bad news.

听到坏消息后，他看起来非常困扰。

B1 noun /ˈmɪs.tər.i/

Mystery

谜; 无法理解的事情

Meaning

something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain

Example

The disappearance of the plane remains a mystery.

飞机失踪仍然是一个谜。

B1 adjective /kənˈtroʊld/

controlled

受控的

Meaning

managed or regulated carefully; kept within limits

Example

The experiment was conducted in a controlled environment.

实验是在一个受控的环境中进行的。

B1 adjective /ʃɛrd/

shared

共享

Meaning

used, done, or experienced by two or more people together

Example

They live in a shared apartment near the university.

他们住在大学附近的一间共享公寓里。

B1 noun /ˈspeʃəlɪst/

Specialist

专家

Meaning

a person who has specialized knowledge or training in a particular area; an expert

Example

She consulted a heart specialist about her condition.

她就自己的情况咨询了一位心脏专家。

B1 adverb /ˈɡreɪtli/

greatly

非常

Meaning

to a large extent or degree; very much

Example

She was greatly admired by her students.

她深受学生们的喜爱。

B1 noun rɪˈzɪs.təns

resistance

抵抗

Meaning

The refusal to accept or comply with something; the attempt to prevent something by action or argument.

Example

The resistance fought bravely against colonial forces.

抵抗力量勇敢地与殖民势力作斗争。

B1 noun /məˈdʒɪʃən/

magician

魔术师

Meaning

A person who performs tricks and illusions for entertainment or one believed to have magical powers.

Example

The magician pulled a rabbit out of his hat.

魔术师从他的帽子里拿出了兔子。

B1 noun /ˈstætʃuː/

Statue

一种三维艺术作品，通常由石头、金属或木材制成

Meaning

a three-dimensional work of art, typically made of stone, metal, or wood

Example

The statue of liberty is a famous landmark in New York.

自由女神像是纽约的一个著名地标。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈlaɪkli/

Unlikely

不太可能; 不大可能

Meaning

not likely to happen; improbable

Example

It's unlikely to rain today with such clear skies.

今天晴空万里，几乎不可能下雨。

B1 noun /ˈfɑːrməsi/

pharmacy

药店

Meaning

A place where medicinal drugs are prepared and sold.

Example

I went to the pharmacy to buy antibiotics.

我去药店买抗生素。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈjuzd/

Unused

未使用的; 没有被使用

Meaning

not being used; not having been used before

Example

There are many unused rooms in this old mansion.

这个古老的豪宅里有许多未使用的房间。

B1 noun /seɪnt/

Saint

被认为圣洁或道德的人；非常友善或有耐心的人

Meaning

person recognized as holy or virtuous; very kind or patient person

Example

Mother Teresa was declared a saint by the Catholic Church.

特雷莎修女被天主教教会宣布为圣人。

B1 verb /siːl/

seal

封闭，密封

Meaning

to close or secure something tightly or officially confirm something

Example

He sealed the envelope before sending the letter.

他在寄信之前封住了信封。

B1 adverb /ˌɔːl.təˈɡeð.ər/

Altogether

总共; 完全; 完整地

Meaning

completely; in total; considering everything

Example

The project cost altogether five thousand dollars.

该项目的费用总共五千美元。

B1 verb /peɪst/

paste

粘贴

Meaning

to stick something onto a surface using glue or adhesive

Example

I paste the picture into my scrapbook.

我把照片粘贴到我的剪贴簿里。

B1 adverb /ˌʌpsaɪd ˈdaʊn/

Upside-down

倒过来

Meaning

with the upper part at the bottom; in or into a reversed position

Example

The picture was hanging upside-down on the wall.

图片倒挂在墙上。

B1 noun /kəmˈpleɪnt/

complaint

投诉

Meaning

a statement that something is wrong or not satisfactory

Example

The manager received a complaint from a customer about poor service.

经理收到了一名客户关于糟糕服务的投诉。

B1 verb /dɪˈfaɪn/

define

定义

Meaning

to explain the meaning of a word, phrase, or concept clearly

Example

The teacher asked the student to define the word 'democracy'.

老师要求学生定义'民主'一词。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈmærid/

unmarried

未婚

Meaning

Not married; single.

Example

He is thirty-five and still unmarried.

他三十五岁，仍然未婚。

B1 noun /ˈspɪr.ɪt/

Spirit

精神; 灵魂; 热情; 勇气

Meaning

the non-physical part of a person; enthusiasm or courage; the essential character of something

Example

The team showed great spirit despite losing the match.

尽管输掉比赛，队伍仍展现出伟大的精神。

B1 noun ˈdɪsɪplɪn

discipline

纪律

Meaning

The practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using punishment to correct disobedience

Example

Discipline helps maintain focus and productivity.

纪律有助于保持专注和生产力。

B1 adverb /ˈkloʊsli/

closely

幸福

Meaning

in a way that is very near in space, time, or relationship; carefully and attentively

Example

The detective examined the evidence closely.

当她获得奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。

B1 noun /ˈædʒɪktɪv/

adjective

形容词

Meaning

a word that describes or modifies a noun by giving more information about its quality, quantity, or state

Example

The adjective in the sentence adds more detail to the noun.

形容词为名词提供更多信息。

B1 adjective /luːs/

loose

松

Meaning

not firmly or tightly fixed in place

Example

The screw is loose and needs tightening.

螺丝松动，需要紧固。

B1 adverb /ʌnˈjuːʒuəli/

unusually

异常地

Meaning

in a way that is not typical or expected; to an uncommon degree

Example

It was unusually cold for this time of year.

对一年中的这个时候来说，天气异常寒冷。

B1 verb /kənˈtɪnjuɪŋ/

continuing

继续

Meaning

to keep doing something without stopping

Example

They are continuing their journey despite the rain.

尽管下雨，他们仍在继续他们的旅程。

B1 noun /ˈɑp.ʃən/

Option

选项

Meaning

a thing that is or may be chosen; an alternative course of action

Example

You have the option to work from home or office.

你可以选择在家工作或在办公室工作。

B1 noun /ˈsɜːvənt/

servant

仆人

Meaning

a person who performs duties for others, especially in a household

Example

The servant opened the door for the guests.

仆人为客人开门。

B1 adjective /əˈtætʃt/

attached

附加的

Meaning

joined or fastened to something; emotionally connected or fond of someone or something

Example

The file is attached to the email.

文件已附加在电子邮件中。

B1 noun /ˈbriːðɪŋ/

breathing

幸福

Meaning

the process of taking air into and expelling it from the lungs.

Example

Deep breathing can help you relax.

当她收到奖项时，她无法隐藏自己的幸福。

B1 noun /ˈblen.dər/

Blender

搅拌机

Meaning

an electric kitchen appliance used to mix, purée, or emulsify food and liquids

Example

She used the blender to make a delicious smoothie.

她用搅拌机做了一个美味的冰沙。

B1 adjective /roʊˈmæn.tɪk/

Romantic

浪漫的

Meaning

relating to love; idealistic; dreamy

Example

They enjoyed a romantic dinner by candlelight.

他们在烛光下享受浪漫的晚餐。

B1 noun ˈwɔː.mɪŋ

warming

变暖

Meaning

The process of becoming warmer; an increase in temperature.

Example

Warming is accelerating due to greenhouse gases.

由于温室气体，变暖速度加快。

B1 verb /kruːz/

cruise

幸福

Meaning

to travel smoothly at a moderate speed, especially for pleasure

Example

They decided to cruise along the coast during their vacation.

她无法掩饰当她收到奖项时的幸福。

B1 noun /ˈlaɪf.staɪl/

lifestyle

生活方式

Meaning

The way in which a person or group lives, including habits, attitudes, and possessions.

Example

A healthy lifestyle includes regular exercise and a balanced diet.

健康的生活方式包括定期锻炼和均衡饮食。

B1 noun /ˈɔr.ə.ʒɪn/

Origin

起源

Meaning

the point or place where something begins, arises, or is derived; the source

Example

Scientists are studying the origin of the universe.

科学家正在研究宇宙的起源。

B1 adjective ˈriː.dʒən.əl

regional

区域的

Meaning

Relating to or characteristic of a region.

Example

Regional hubs support localized industries.

区域中心支持本地行业。

B1 noun /ˈfɪzɪks/

physics

物理学

Meaning

the natural science that studies matter, energy, and the interactions between them

Example

She decided to major in physics at the university.

她决定在大学主修物理学。

B1 noun /əˈnaʊnsmənt/

announcement

公告

Meaning

a public or formal statement giving information

Example

The principal made an important announcement about the new schedule.

校长关于新时间表做了一个重要的公告。

B1 noun /pɒnd/

Pond

池塘

Meaning

a small body of still water formed naturally or by artificial means

Example

The children fed the ducks at the pond in the park.

孩子们在公园的池塘里喂鸭子。

B1 noun /tɜːmz/

terms

条款

Meaning

plural of term; conditions or rules in a contract or agreement

Example

The terms of the agreement are clearly outlined in the contract.

协议条款在合同中明确列出。

B1 noun /ˈtɪʃ.uː/

tissue

纸巾

Meaning

a piece of soft absorbent paper or fabric

Example

She used a tissue to wipe her nose.

她用纸巾擦了擦鼻子。

B1 adjective /ˈmædʒɪkəl/

magical

Meaning

having or producing the charm, beauty, or power of magic

Example

The sunset over the mountains was a magical sight.

B1 noun /ˈneɪvi/

Navy

海军

Meaning

the branch of armed forces that conducts military operations at sea

Example

He joined the navy after graduating from college.

他在大学毕业后加入了海军。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈnoʊn/

Unknown

未知

Meaning

not known or identified; unfamiliar

Example

The author of this letter remains unknown.

这封信的作者仍然未知。

B1 adverb /ˈdaʊnwədz/

Downwards

向下

Meaning

towards a lower place or position; in a downward direction

Example

The ball rolled downwards along the slope.

球沿坡道向下滚动。

B1 noun /koʊm/

Comb

梳子

Meaning

a toothed device for arranging or cleaning the hair

Example

She used a comb to style her hair before the party.

她在派对前用梳子整理了她的头发。

B1 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈweɪt/

overweight

超重

Meaning

heavier than is considered healthy or normal

Example

The doctor advised him to lose weight as he was overweight.

医生建议他减肥，因为他超重。

B1 noun /ɪmˈpruːvmənt/

improvement

改善

Meaning

the act of making something better

Example

There has been a significant improvement in his health.

他的健康有了显著改善。

B1 noun /sɛks/

sex

性别

Meaning

the biological distinction between male and female; sexual activity

Example

He was asked about his sex at the doctor's office.

医生办公室询问了他的性别。

B1 noun /preɪz/

Praise

赞扬

Meaning

words that show approval or admiration; to express approval or admiration

Example

The teacher gave praise to the students for their hard work.

老师因为学生们的辛勤努力而表扬了他们。

B1 adverb /rɪˈpiː.tɪd.li/

Repeatedly

反复; 一遍又一遍

Meaning

again and again; many times over

Example

He repeatedly asked for help with his homework.

他反复请求帮助完成作业。

B1 noun /ɪkˈsten.ʃən/

Extension

延长; 扩展

Meaning

the action of extending something; additional time or space

Example

The professor granted an extension for the assignment deadline.

教授为作业截止日期延长了时间。

B1 noun ˌɒpəˈtjuːnɪtiz

opportunities

机会

Meaning

A set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something; chances for advancement or success.

Example

Opportunities for jobs decreased.

工作的机会减少了。

B1 noun /ˈklaɪənt/

client

客户

Meaning

A person or organization using the services of a professional or company.

Example

The lawyer met with her client to discuss the case.

律师会见了她的客户，讨论案件

B1 adverb /ˈpræk.tɪ.kəl.i/

Practically

实际上; 几乎; 几乎

Meaning

in a practical manner; almost; nearly

Example

The project is practically finished.

这个项目几乎完成。

B1 noun /ˈpaɪn.æp.əl/

Pine Apple

菠萝

Meaning

a large tropical fruit with a tough skin and sweet yellow flesh

Example

The pineapple has a crown of spiky leaves on top.

菠萝顶部有一冠刺叶。

B1 adverb /ˈpraʊdli/

proudly

自豪地

Meaning

in a way that shows pride or satisfaction; with a sense of honor or achievement

Example

She proudly displayed her achievements to her family.

她自豪地向家人展示了她的成就。

B1 verb /pɑːrˈtɪsɪpeɪt/

participate

参加

Meaning

to take part in or become involved in an activity

Example

Students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities.

鼓励学生参加课外活动。

B1 verb /spɛl/

spell

拼写

Meaning

to write or name the letters of a word in order; to mean or result in something

Example

Can you spell your name for me?

你能为我拼写你的名字吗？

B1 verb/noun /ˈdiːkriːs/ (noun), /dɪˈkriːs/ (verb)

decrease

Meaning

To become or make something smaller or fewer in number, amount, or degree.

Example

The population of the town has decreased over the years.

B1 noun /rɪˈtaɪə.mənt/

Retirement

退休

Meaning

the action or fact of leaving one's job and ceasing to work; the period of life after leaving work

Example

He is planning his retirement after 40 years of service.

他在工作40年后计划退休。

B1 adjective /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/

Unexpected

出乎意料的; 令人惊讶的

Meaning

not expected or anticipated; surprising

Example

The unexpected news left everyone speechless.

出乎意料的消息让所有人都哑口无言。

B1 verb /rɑːb/

rob

抢劫

Meaning

to steal money or property from a person or place; to commit robbery

Example

The thief tried to rob the bank last night.

小偷昨晚试图抢劫银行。

B1 noun /trʌŋk/

Trunk

行李箱

Meaning

a large box or chest, typically used for storage or travel

Example

She packed her clothes in the trunk.

她把衣服放进了行李箱。

B1 adjective /ˌdɪs.əˈpɔɪn.tɪd/

Disappointed

失望

Meaning

sad because something has not happened or is not as good as expected

Example

She was disappointed with her exam results.

她对自己的考试结果感到失望。

B1 adjective /ˈprɛʃəs/

precious

珍贵的

Meaning

of great value; highly esteemed or cherished

Example

This ring is very precious to my grandmother.

这枚戒指对我奶奶来说非常珍贵。

B1 adjective /ˈvɪz.ə.bəl/

Visible

可见的; 清晰的; 显而易见的

Meaning

able to be seen; noticeable; apparent

Example

The mountain peak was clearly visible from our hotel room.

山峰从我们的酒店房间中清晰可见。

B1 noun /hel/

Hell

地狱; 痛苦的状态; 极其不愉快的经历

Meaning

a place regarded in various religions as a spiritual realm of evil and suffering; an extremely unpleasant experience

Example

Working in the factory during summer was absolute hell due to the extreme heat.

在工厂里工作时，由于极端的高温，简直是地狱。

B1 noun /əˈmjuːzmənt/

Amusement

娱乐; 快乐; 娱乐活动

Meaning

the state or experience of finding something funny; entertainment or recreational activities

Example

The children's laughter showed their amusement at the clown's performance.

孩子们的笑声展示了他们对小丑表演的娱乐。

B1 noun /ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒmənt/

encouragement

鼓励

Meaning

the action of giving someone support, confidence, or hope

Example

Her encouragement helped me finish the project.

她的鼓励帮助我完成了项目。

B1 noun dɪˈskʌvəriz

discoveries

发现

Meaning

The action or process of finding or learning something for the first time; facts or things discovered.

Example

His discoveries revolutionized multiple fields.

他的发现革新了多个领域。

B1 noun /ˈhaɪdʒiːn/

hygiene

Meaning

Conditions or practices conducive to maintaining health and preventing disease.

Example

Good hygiene is essential for preventing the spread of infections.

B1 verb /ˈkælkjəˌleɪt/

calculate

计算

Meaning

to determine by mathematical computation; to estimate

Example

I need to calculate the total cost.

我需要计算总成本。

B1 adjective /ˌstreɪt ˈfɔːr.wərd/

Straight forward

诚实直率; 不复杂; 容易理解

Meaning

honest and open; not complicated; easy to understand

Example

His explanation was very straightforward and easy to follow.

他的解释非常直白，并且易于理解。

B1 noun ˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃənz

Generations

几代人

Meaning

All of the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively.

Example

The family tree spans several generations.

家族树跨越了好几代。

B1 noun /ˈdʒʌdʒ.mənt/

Judgement

判决；决定

Meaning

the ability to make considered decisions or form sensible opinions; an official decision made by a judge or court

Example

The jury's judgement was based on careful consideration of all the facts.

陪审团的判决基于对所有事实的仔细考虑。

B1 noun /ˈlʌk.ʃər.i/

Luxury

奢华

Meaning

the state of great comfort and extravagant living; an inessential, desirable item that is expensive or difficult to obtain

Example

They enjoyed the luxury of a five-star hotel.

他们享受着五星级酒店的奢华。

B1 adjective /ˈrel.ə.vənt/

Relevant

Resident

居民

Meaning

a person who lives somewhere permanently or on a long-term basis; living in a particular place

Example

She has been a resident of this city for over ten years.

她已经是这个城市的居民超过十年了。

B1 noun /sleɪv/

slave

奴隶

Meaning

a person who is the legal property of another and is forced to work for them

Example

The abolitionist movement fought for the rights of slaves.

废奴主义者运动为奴隶的权利而奋斗。

B1 noun /ˈfaɪəˌfaɪtə/

firefighter

消防员

Meaning

a person whose job is to put out fires

Example

The firefighter saved the family from the burning building.

消防员从燃烧的大楼中救出了那家人。

B1 noun /ɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/

instructions

指示

Meaning

Detailed information on how something should be done or operated.

Example

Please follow the instructions on the box.

请按照盒子上的指示操作。

B1 noun faʊnˈdeɪʃən

foundation

基础

Meaning

The lowest load-bearing part of a building, typically below ground level.

Example

The foundation of the building was laid with strong materials.

建筑物的基础是用坚固的材料铺设的。

B1 noun ˌkriː.eɪˈtɪv.ɪ.ti

creativity

创造力

Meaning

The ability to use imagination to produce original ideas or to make something new or imaginative.

Example

His creativity was evident in his artwork.

他的创造力在他的艺术作品中显而易见。

B1 verb, adjective /spɛnt/

spent

花费的, 精疲力竭的

Meaning

Past tense and past participle of 'spend'; also used as an adjective meaning exhausted or used up.

Example

She spent all her energy preparing for the exam.

她为考试花费了所有的精力。

B1 adjective /ədˈvænst/

advanced

先进

Meaning

highly developed or complex

Example

He is studying an advanced level of mathematics.

他正在学习高级数学。

B1 noun /ˈpɑr.dən/

Pardon

宽恕; 原谅;

Meaning

forgiveness; the action of forgiving or being forgiven for an error or offense

Example

I beg your pardon for interrupting the meeting.

打扰会议，我请求宽恕。

B1 noun /ˈmʌðər ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ/

mother language

母语

Meaning

the first language a person learns from childhood; native language

Example

Children learn best when they are taught in their mother language.

孩子用母语学习效果最好。

B1 noun /ˈfeɪ.vər/

Favour

好意; 帮助; 仁慈

Meaning

approval, support, or liking for someone or something; a kind or helpful act

Example

Could you do me a favour and help me move this heavy box?

你能帮我一个忙，帮我搬动这个重箱子吗？

B1 noun /ˌdɛfɪˈnɪʃən/

definition

定义

Meaning

a statement that explains the meaning of a word or concept

Example

The dictionary gives a clear definition of the word.

字典给出了这个词的明确定义。

B1 noun /ˈdez.ət/

Desert

沙漠

Meaning

a barren area of landscape with little precipitation; an arid region with sparse vegetation

Example

The Sahara Desert is one of the largest hot deserts in the world.

撒哈拉沙漠是世界上最大的热沙漠之一。