B2 verb /kriːp/

creep

爬行

Meaning

to move slowly and quietly; to make someone feel uncomfortable

Example

She crept quietly up the stairs to avoid waking anyone.

她悄悄地走上楼梯，以免吵醒任何人。

B2 noun /hɔːk/

Hawk

猎鹰

Meaning

a bird of prey with broad wings and strong talons used for hunting

Example

The hawk soared high above the field hunting for prey.

猎鹰在田野上空飞翔，寻找猎物。

B2 noun /ˌsɛlf əˈwɛə.nəs/

self-awareness

自我意识

Meaning

Conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires.

Example

Self-awareness helps in understanding one's emotions and actions.

自我意识有助于理解一个人的情感和行为。

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 noun /ˈmʌð.ər.hʊd/

Motherhood

母性

Meaning

the state of being a mother; the qualities of a mother

Example

She embraced the joys and challenges of motherhood.

她拥抱了母性的快乐和挑战。

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 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 /kruːd/

crude

原油

Meaning

in a natural or raw state; not yet processed or refined

Example

The crude oil is processed into fuel and chemicals.

原油被加工成燃料和化学品。

B2 adjective /ˈluː.nər/

Lunar

月球的

Meaning

relating to the moon; of or concerning the moon

Example

The lunar eclipse was visible last night.

月食昨晚可见。

B2 noun, verb /stɛm/

stem

茎 / 遏制

Meaning

Noun: The main stalk of a plant. Verb: To stop or restrict the flow or development of something.

Example

The gardener cut the stem of the rose; New policies aim to stem the flow of pollution.

园丁剪下了玫瑰的茎；新政策旨在遏制污染的流动。

B2 noun pəˈspek.tɪvz

perspectives

观点

Meaning

A particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view.

Example

New perspectives enhance understanding.

新的观点促进理解。

B2 noun /ˈwɔtər ˈpjʊrəˌfaɪər/

Water purifier

水净化器

Meaning

A device that removes contaminants and impurities from water to make it safe for drinking

Example

We installed a water purifier in our kitchen to ensure clean drinking water.

我们在厨房里安装了水净化器，以确保清洁的饮用水。

B2 adjective /ˈslɪp.ər.i/

Slippery

湿滑的

Meaning

smooth and difficult to hold; causing sliding or slipping

Example

The wet floor was very slippery after cleaning.

清洁后地板非常湿滑。

B2 adjective ʌnˈprɛsɪˌdɛntɪd

unprecedented

前所未有

Meaning

Never done or known before; without previous example.

Example

Unprecedented advancements in science changed human lives.

科学上的前所未有的进展改变了人类的生活。

B2 verb ˈɛskəleɪt

escalate

升级

Meaning

To increase rapidly; to become more intense or serious

Example

The aging population is escalating at an alarming rate.

老龄化人口正在以惊人的速度升级。

B2 verb /ˈvɪʒuəlaɪz/

visualize

想象

Meaning

To form a mental image of something; to imagine.

Example

She tried to visualize her success before the big presentation.

她在大演讲前尝试去想象自己的成功。

B2 noun /ˈspɛk.tə.kəl/

spectacle

景象

Meaning

An impressive display or performance for viewers.

Example

The fireworks created a breathtaking spectacle in the night sky.

烟花在夜空中创造了一个惊人的景象。

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 /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 /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 adjective /ˈruː.mi/

Roomy

宽敞的; 有很多空间的

Meaning

spacious; having a lot of room

Example

The apartment is very roomy with spacious bedrooms.

公寓非常宽敞，拥有宽大的卧室。

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 verb /ˈrendər/

render

提供

Meaning

to provide or give; to make or cause to become

Example

The artist renders the scene beautifully.

艺术家美丽地渲染了场景。

B2 noun /ˈtæd.poʊl/

Tadpole

蝌蚪

Meaning

the larval stage of a frog or toad, having gills and a tail

Example

The pond was full of tadpoles swimming around.

池塘里到处是游动的蝌蚪。

B2 verb /ˌdɪskəˈnɛkt/

disconnect

Meaning

to detach or separate from a connection or source

Example

Please disconnect the charger from the power outlet.

B2 noun ˈdɪdʒɪtəl ˈfɔːrmæt

Digital Format

数字格式

Meaning

A format in which information is stored as electronic data.

Example

A digital format family tree can be shared online.

数字格式的家谱可以在线共享。

B2 noun /ˈmɑːrbəl/

marble

Meaning

a hard, smooth stone used in building and sculpture, often white with colored lines

Example

The floor of the palace was made of white marble.

B2 noun /dɪˈpreʃ.ən/

Depression

抑郁症

Meaning

a mental health condition characterized by persistent sadness; a severe economic downturn

Example

The therapist helped her cope with depression through cognitive behavioral therapy.

治疗师通过认知行为疗法帮助她应对抑郁症。

B2 noun /ˈep.ɪk/

Epic

史诗

Meaning

a long poem telling of heroic deeds; something heroic or grand in scale

Example

The Iliad is one of the most famous epics in world literature.

《伊利亚特》是世界文学中最著名的史诗之一。

B2 noun /ˈklɒzɪt/

closet

衣柜

Meaning

a small room or enclosed space used for storing clothes or other things

Example

She keeps her winter coats in the closet near the door.

她把冬季外套放在门旁的衣柜里。

B2 verb /dɪˈsɛnd/

descend

Meaning

To move or fall downward; to come or go down from a higher place.

Example

The hikers descended the steep mountain path.

B2 adjective /ɪkˈskluːsɪv/

exclusive

仅限于特定的人、团体或区域；不与他人共享

Meaning

restricted to a particular person, group, or area; not shared with others

Example

The hotel offers exclusive access to a private beach.

酒店提供专属通往私人海滩的通道。

B2 noun /dɪkˈteɪtə/

dictator

独裁者

Meaning

a ruler with total power over a country, typically one who has obtained control by force

Example

The dictator ruled the country with an iron fist.

独裁者用铁腕统治着国家。

B2 noun /ˈmeɪn.tən.əns/

maintenance

维护

Meaning

The process of keeping something in proper working condition; upkeep.

Example

Regular maintenance increases the lifespan of machines.

定期维护可延长机器的寿命。

B2 noun /ˈnɛtˌwɜːkɪŋ/

networking

建立网络

Meaning

The action of establishing connections and relationships, especially for career or business purposes.

Example

Networking is important for career development.

建立网络对职业发展至关重要。

B2 noun ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ ˈkɒnsɪkwənsɪz

devastating consequences

毁灭性后果

Meaning

Extremely harmful or destructive results or effects

Example

Air pollution has devastating consequences for health.

空气污染对健康有毁灭性后果。

B2 adjective /stəˈtɪstɪkəl/

statistical

统计的

Meaning

relating to the use or analysis of numerical data

Example

The report provides statistical data about population growth.

报告提供了有关人口增长的统计数据。

B2 adjective /ˌɪnstɪˈtjuːʃənl/

institutional

制度的

Meaning

Relating to an organization or established practice.

Example

The government made several institutional reforms in education.

政府在教育领域进行了一些制度改革。

B2 verb /ˈkaʊnsəl/

counsel

咨询

Meaning

to give professional advice or guidance to someone

Example

The teacher counseled the students on their career choices.

老师为学生们提供了关于他们职业选择的建议。

B2 noun ˌreɪ.di.oʊ.ækˈtɪv.ə.ti

radioactivity

放射性

Meaning

The emission of ionizing radiation or particles caused by the spontaneous disintegration of atomic nuclei.

Example

Radioactivity is used in medical treatments like cancer therapy.

放射性在包括癌症治疗在内的医疗治疗中被用于治疗。

B2 adjective ˌæn.əlˈɪt.ɪ.kəl

analytical

分析的, 研究性的, 逻辑的

Meaning

Using or skilled in using analysis (i.e., separating a whole—intellectual or substantial—into its elemental parts or basic principles).

Example

She has an analytical approach to problem-solving.

她在解决问题时采用分析性方法。

B2 noun /diːp ˈkʌlər/

Deep colour

深色

Meaning

a rich, intense, or dark shade of any color

Example

The artist used deep colours to create a dramatic effect.

艺术家使用深色调来创造戏剧性的效果。

B2 verb kənˈdem

condemn

谴责

Meaning

To express complete disapproval of; to censure.

Example

The leaders condemned the actions as inhumane.

领导人谴责这些行为是非人道的。

B2 adjective /ˌmɛtrəˈpɑːlɪtən/

metropolitan

大都市

Meaning

Relating to a large city, its surrounding areas, or its lifestyle.

Example

She moved to a metropolitan area for better job opportunities.

她为了更好的工作机会搬到了大都市区域。

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 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 noun /ˈrɛlɪvənsi/

relevancy

advisory

咨询性的

Meaning

(adjective) having the power to give advice but not to make sure that it is followed; (noun) an official announcement containing information or a warning

Example

The committee serves in an advisory capacity to the board of directors.

委员会在董事会中担任咨询性职能。

B2 noun /æmˈfɪbiən/

amphibian

Meaning

A cold-blooded vertebrate animal that can live both on land and in water.

Example

A frog is a common amphibian that lives both in water and on land.

B2 noun ˌkætəˈstrɒfɪk ɪˈvents

catastrophic events

灾难性事件

Meaning

Extremely destructive or damaging events that cause widespread devastation.

Example

Cyclones are catastrophic events in Bangladesh.

气旋是孟加拉国的灾难性事件。

B2 noun /ˈʒɑːn.rə/

genre

类型

Meaning

a style or category of art, music, or literature

Example

Romance is her favorite genre of movies.

浪漫是她最喜欢的电影类型。

B2 verb /ˈbætər/

batter

反复打击

Meaning

To strike repeatedly with force.

Example

The waves battered the shoreline all night.

波浪整个晚上拍打着海岸线。

B2 verb /ɪnˈdʌldʒ/

indulge

纵容

Meaning

to allow oneself to enjoy something enjoyable, often excessively

Example

He indulged in a piece of chocolate cake after dinner.

他在晚餐后沉浸在一块巧克力蛋糕中。

B2 noun /ˌprɒpəˈzɪʃən/

proposition

提议, 计划

Meaning

A statement, idea, or plan put forward for consideration or discussion.

Example

The company made a business proposition to the investors.

公司向投资者提出了商业提议。

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 adjective /esˈθet.ɪk/

Aesthetic

审美的

Meaning

Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.

Example

Good aesthetic design enhances product appeal.

良好的审美设计提升产品吸引力。

B2 adverb /ɪmˈpɒlɪtli/

impolitely

不礼貌地

Meaning

in a rude or discourteous manner; without showing respect or proper manners

Example

He spoke impolitely to the waiter despite the polite service.

尽管服务很好，他还是不礼貌地对服务员说话。

B2 adjective /ˈsɪn.ɪ.kəl/

cynical

愤世嫉俗

Meaning

Believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity or integrity.

Example

She was cynical about the politician's promises.

她对政治家的承诺持愤世嫉俗的态度。

B2 noun /ˈfɜːrneɪs/

furnace

炉子

Meaning

an enclosed structure in which heat is produced for a building or for melting metal

Example

The factory's furnace melted the metal quickly.

工厂的炉子迅速融化了金属。

B2 adjective ˌɪnstrəˈmɛntl

instrumental

重要的

Meaning

Serving as a crucial means, agent, or tool; having a part in bringing about a result.

Example

Children can be instrumental in building a better society.

孩子们可以在建设更好的社会中发挥重要作用。

B2 noun ˌfoʊ.t̬oʊˈsɪn.θə.sɪs

photosynthesis

光合作用

Meaning

The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods from carbon dioxide and water.

Example

Plants depend on photosynthesis for survival.

植物依靠光合作用来生存。

B2 noun /kʌb/

Cub

幼熊

Meaning

a young bear, lion, tiger, or other large carnivorous mammal

Example

The bear cub stayed close to its mother for protection.

小熊为保护自己一直待在母亲身边。

B2 verb /niːl/

kneel

下跪

Meaning

to go down on one's knees; to rest on the knees

Example

The knight knelt before the king.

骑士在国王面前跪下。

B2 adjective /ˈtʃiːzi/

cheesy

便宜/过于感伤

Meaning

tacky, overly sentimental, or cheap in quality

Example

The movie was funny but a bit too cheesy.

电影很有趣，但有点太俗气了。

B2 noun /skrɪpt/

script

剧本

Meaning

The written text of a play, film, or broadcast; handwriting style.

Example

The actor memorized his lines from the script.

演员从剧本中背诵了台词。

B2 noun /ˌæk.wɪˈzɪʃ.ən/

Acquisition

收购, 获取, 获得

Meaning

An asset or object bought or obtained, typically by a library or museum.

Example

The company's acquisition strategy boosted growth.

公司的收购策略促进了增长。

B2 adjective /ˈrɪdʒ.ɪd/

Rigid

严格

Meaning

hard and stiff; not able to bend; strict and unwilling to change

Example

The company has a rigid dress code that all employees must follow.

公司有严格的着装要求，所有员工都必须遵守。

B2 adjective /dɪˌveləpˈmentl/

developmental

发展性的

Meaning

relating to the process of growth or progress

Example

Early childhood is a crucial developmental stage for learning.

早期儿童是学习的关键发展性阶段。

B2 noun ɪˈlɪtərəsi

illiteracy

文盲

Meaning

The inability to read and write; lack of education or knowledge in a particular area.

Example

Illiteracy often leads to poverty and unemployment.

文盲常常导致贫困和失业。

B2 adjective /ɪkˈstɪr.i.ər/

Exterior

外部的；外表的；外部表面

Meaning

relating to the outside part or surface of something; outer

Example

The exterior of the building was painted in bright colors.

这座建筑的外观被涂上了鲜艳的颜色。

B2 noun; verb /breɪs/

brace

支架；做好准备

Meaning

a device that supports or strengthens something; to prepare mentally or physically for something difficult

Example

She braced herself for the strong wind.

她为强风做好了准备。

B2 verb fəˈsɪl.ɪ.teɪt

facilitate

促进

Meaning

Make an action or process easier or more achievable; to help bring about.

Example

Good infrastructure facilitates economic growth.

良好的基础设施促进经济增长。

B2 noun /ˌæl.əˈkeɪ.ʃən/

allocation

分配

Meaning

The action or process of distributing resources or duties for a particular purpose.

Example

Budget allocation for education must be increased.

教育预算的分配必须增加。

B2 noun /ˈmɛr.meɪd/

Mermaid

美人鱼

Meaning

A mythical sea creature with the head and torso of a woman and the tail of a fish

Example

The little girl loved stories about mermaids living under the sea.

小女孩喜欢关于美人鱼在海底生活的故事。

B2 noun /haɪv/

Hive

蜂巢; 一个充满活动的地方

Meaning

a structure in which bees live and produce honey; a place full of busy activity

Example

The garden was buzzing with activity as bees flew back and forth from their hive.

花园里充满了活动，蜜蜂在它们的蜂巢之间来回飞翔。

B2 noun /kəmˈplaɪ.əns/

compliance

遵守

Meaning

The practice of conforming to rules, regulations, or laws; obedience to orders or instructions.

Example

Schools expect compliance with their rules and policies.

学校期望遵守他们的规则和政策。

B2 adjective /kənˈtɛntɪd/

contented

满足的

Meaning

Feeling or expressing happiness and satisfaction.

Example

She was contented with her simple life.

她对她简单的生活感到满足。

B2 noun /ˈdiː.fekt/

Defect

缺陷

Meaning

a shortcoming, imperfection, or lack; a fault or flaw in something

Example

The manufacturing defect caused the product to fail after only one week.

生产缺陷导致产品在仅仅一周后就失败了。

B2 adjective /juːˈnæn.ɪ.məs/

Unanimous

一致的

Meaning

fully in agreement; shared by all

Example

The committee reached a unanimous decision.

委员会达成了一致的决定。

B2 verb /əˈbændən/

abandon

放弃

Meaning

to give up completely; to leave permanently

Example

They had to abandon their house due to flooding.

由于洪水，他们不得不放弃他们的房子。

B2 noun /ˈbæŋkrʌptsi/

bankruptcy

破产

Meaning

the state of being unable to pay debts owed, declared by a legal process

Example

The company declared bankruptcy after months of financial struggles.

公司在经历了几个月的财务困难后宣布破产。

B2 noun /ˈboʊlər/

bowler

投球员

Meaning

a person who delivers the ball in cricket; also a type of hard felt hat with a rounded crown

Example

The bowler took three wickets in the first over.

投球员在第一轮中拿下了三个wicket。

B2 adjective /prəˈnaʊnst/

pronounced

明显的

Meaning

very noticeable or strongly marked

Example

There is a pronounced difference between the two styles.

这两种风格之间有明显的区别。

B2 adjective /ˈrɪski/

risky

Meaning

Involving the possibility of danger, harm, or loss

Example

Investing in that startup is risky but could bring high rewards.

B2 noun ˌɪntəˈlektʃuəlz

intellectuals

知识分子

Meaning

People possessing a highly developed intellect; scholars or academics.

Example

Intellectuals protested against the dominance.

知识分子反对霸权。

B2 noun/verb /skræp/

scrap

碎片 / 丢弃

Meaning

A small piece of something; to discard or get rid of something.

Example

He used a scrap of paper to jot down the number.

他用一小片纸写下了那个号码。

B2 adjective /ˌʌnˈnoʊ.tɪst/

Unnoticed

未被注意到; 被忽视

Meaning

not seen or observed; ignored

Example

His hard work went unnoticed by his manager.

他的辛勤工作没有被经理注意到。

B2 noun /ˈsɛmɪˌtɛri/

cemetery

墓地

Meaning

a place where dead people are buried

Example

The old cemetery is located at the edge of the village.

古老的墓地位于村庄的边缘。

B2 noun /ˈteɪ.lər/

Tailor

裁缝

Meaning

a person whose job is making and altering clothes

Example

The tailor measured him for a new suit.

裁缝为他量了新西装的尺寸。

B2 adverb /ˈoʊpənli/

Openly

公开地; 公共地

Meaning

in a frank and honest way; without concealment; publicly

Example

She spoke openly about her struggles with mental health.

她公开谈论了自己在心理健康方面的困难。

B2 noun, verb /laʊndʒ/

lounge

休息室

Meaning

A public room for relaxing; or to sit, lie, or stand in a relaxed way.

Example

They lounged on the sofa after dinner.

他们在晚餐后懒洋洋地躺在沙发上。

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 /stɜːrn/

Stern

严格的；严厉的

Meaning

serious and demanding exact conformity to rules; strict and severe

Example

The teacher gave the students a stern warning about cheating.

老师给学生们关于作弊的严厉警告。

B2 noun /aɪˈdiː/

id

身份证件

Meaning

identification; a document or number used to prove who someone is

Example

Please show your ID at the entrance.

请在入口处出示你的身份证件。

B2 noun /sɛnt/

scent

香气

Meaning

a distinctive smell, especially a pleasant one

Example

The scent of roses filled the garden.

玫瑰的香气充满了花园。

B2 noun /ˈten.ənt/

Tenant

租户

Meaning

a person who rents and occupies property owned by someone else

Example

The landlord met with the new tenant to sign the lease agreement.

房东与新租户见面签署租赁合同。

B2 noun /ˈteɪkˌɔːf/

takeoff

起飞

Meaning

The moment an aircraft leaves the ground and begins to fly; also a sudden rise or start in activity or success.

Example

The plane's takeoff was delayed due to bad weather.

由于恶劣天气，飞机的起飞被延迟了。

B2 noun /ˈtʃæpəl/

chapel

小教堂

Meaning

A small church or a room used for Christian worship, often within a larger building.

Example

The couple got married in a small countryside chapel.

这对夫妇在一个小教堂里结婚。

B2 adjective /ˈθɜːrməl/

thermal

热的

Meaning

Related to heat or temperature.

Example

She wore a thermal jacket to stay warm in winter.

她穿着一件热的夹克，在冬天保持温暖。

B2 noun /ˈpæʃ.ən/

Passion

热情

Meaning

strong enthusiasm or excitement for something; intense emotion or feeling

Example

Her passion for music led her to become a professional singer.

她对音乐的热情促使她成为一名职业歌手。

B2 noun /ˈsʌm.ɪt/

summit

高峰会议

Meaning

A high-level meeting between leaders, especially of governments; a conference.

Example

The summit addressed pressing global issues.

高峰会议讨论了紧迫的全球问题。

B2 adjective /ˈsiː.z ə n.əl/

Seasonal

季节性

Meaning

relating to or occurring in a particular season; changing according to the seasons

Example

Many businesses hire seasonal workers during the holidays.

许多公司在假期期间雇用季节性工人。

B2 adjective /ˈsɪk.li/

Sickly

虚弱; 生病; 苍白

Meaning

weak and unhealthy; prone to illness; appearing weak or pale

Example

The sickly child needed extra care and attention.

这个虚弱的孩子需要额外的照顾和关注。

B2 noun /ˈɡwɑːvə/

Guava

番石榴

Meaning

a tropical fruit with sweet pink or white flesh and small seeds

Example

I love eating fresh guava from the tree in our garden.

我喜欢从我们花园的树上吃新鲜的番石榴。

B2 adjective /ˈprɒb.ə.bəl/

Probable

可能的

Meaning

likely to happen; expected; plausible

Example

It is probable that it will rain tomorrow according to the weather forecast.

根据天气预报，明天可能会下雨。

B2 noun prəˈtæɡənɪst

protagonist

主角

Meaning

The leading character or one of the major characters in a drama, movie, novel, or other fictional text.

Example

Charles Darnay is one of the protagonists of the story.

查尔斯·达尔内是故事中的主角之一。

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 noun /feɪz/

Phase

阶段; 变化或发展的过程中一个明确的阶段或时期

Meaning

a distinct period or stage in a process of change or development

Example

The project is now in its final phase.

该项目现在处于最后阶段。

B2 noun ˈsiːzənəl ˈvedʒtəbəlz

seasonal vegetables

季节性蔬菜

Meaning

Vegetables that grow during specific seasons or times of the year

Example

Seasonal vegetables grow abundantly in winter.

季节性蔬菜在冬季大量生长。

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 adjective /kəmˈpætəbl/

compatible

兼容

Meaning

Able to exist or work together without conflict; harmonious.

Example

This software is compatible with both Windows and Mac systems.

该软件与 Windows 和 Mac 系统兼容。

B2 noun /ˌveəriˈeɪʃən/

Variation

变化; 改变; 状态或数量的差异

Meaning

a change or difference in condition, amount, or level; a different or distinct form or version of something

Example

There was a significant variation in temperature throughout the day.

白天温度变化显著。

B2 adverb /ˈaʊər.li/

Hourly

每小时; 每小时发生或做的事; 持续

Meaning

every hour; happening or done each hour; continuously

Example

The weather report is updated hourly.

天气报告每小时更新一次。

B2 verb /ˈdɛdɪkeɪt/

dedicate

奉献

Meaning

to devote time, effort, or oneself to a particular purpose or person

Example

She dedicated her life to helping the poor.

她献出了自己的生命来帮助穷人。

B2 verb /ˈsʌməraɪz/

summarize

总结

Meaning

To give a brief statement of the main points of something

Example

She summarized the report in just a few minutes.

她在几分钟内总结了报告。

B2 noun /ˈmʌð.ər.lænd/

Motherland

祖国; 祖国

Meaning

the country where one was born or has citizenship; homeland

Example

He always spoke fondly of his motherland.

他总是充满感情地谈论他的祖国。

B2 adjective /ˈdespərət/

Desperate

绝望

Meaning

reckless; extremely urgent; critical

Example

The situation became desperate as water supplies ran out.

当水源耗尽时，情况变得绝望。

B2 verb /ɪnˈveɪd/

invade

入侵

Meaning

to enter a place or country forcefully, especially as an enemy

Example

The army invaded the neighboring country.

军队入侵了邻国。

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 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 /ɪnˈdʒɛkʃən/

injection

Meaning

the act of introducing a substance into the body through a needle

Example

The nurse gave me an injection to prevent the infection.