B2 verb, noun /dɑːrt/

dart

飞镖/迅速奔跑

Meaning

to move suddenly and quickly; a small pointed missile thrown at a target

Example

The cat darted across the street to avoid the car.

猫迅速穿过街道以避开汽车。

B2 noun /diˈoʊ.dər.ənt/

Deodorant

除臭剂

Meaning

a substance that removes or conceals unpleasant smells, especially bodily odors

Example

She applied deodorant before going to the gym to stay fresh during workout.

她在去健身房之前涂了除臭剂，以保持训练时的清新。

B2 adjective strəˈtiː.dʒɪk

strategic

战略的

Meaning

Relating to the identification of long-term or overall aims and interests and the means of achieving them.

Example

Strategic policies enhance competitiveness.

战略性政策增强竞争力。

B2 noun əˈlaɪ.əns

alliance

联盟

Meaning

A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations.

Example

Global alliances promote environmental sustainability.

全球联盟促进环境可持续性。

B2 noun /bædʒ/

badge

徽章

Meaning

A small emblem or sign worn to show membership, authority, or achievement.

Example

The police officer showed his badge to identify himself.

警察展示了他的徽章来证明自己的身份。

B2 verb /kənˈfɜːr/

confer

Meaning

to discuss something important or to grant or bestow something

Example

The committee will confer to decide on the new policy.

B2 adjective /ˌkaɪnd ˈhɑːrtɪd/

kind-hearted

善良的

Meaning

Having a kind and generous nature; showing compassion and care for others.

Example

She is known as a kind-hearted teacher who always helps her students.

她作为一位善良的老师而闻名，总是帮助她的学生。

B2 noun ˈkɔːrəl ˈriːfs

Coral Reefs

珊瑚礁

Meaning

Underwater structures made from calcium carbonate secreted by corals, forming diverse marine ecosystems.

Example

Saint Martin's Island is known for its coral reefs.

圣马丁岛以其珊瑚礁而闻名。

B2 adjective /ˈhoʊl.səm/

Wholesome

有益健康的; 促进身体或道德福祉的

Meaning

conducive to or promoting moral or physical well-being; healthy

Example

Eating wholesome food is important for good health.

吃健康的食物对保持良好的健康很重要。

B2 noun /tɛkˈnɪʃən/

technician

技术员

Meaning

a person skilled in the practical aspects of a particular science, art, or job

Example

The technician repaired the computer within an hour.

技术员在一个小时内修好了电脑。

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 /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 /ˌɔː.ri.enˈteɪ.ʃən/

orientation

定向

Meaning

the process of becoming familiar with a new situation or environment

Example

The company provides an orientation for all new employees.

公司为所有新员工提供定向培训。

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 verb /kəmˈplaɪ/

comply

遵守

Meaning

to act in accordance with a rule, request, or law

Example

All companies must comply with safety regulations.

所有公司必须遵守安全规定。

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 /əˈnɒn.ɪ.məs/

Anonymous

匿名的; 无名的

Meaning

having an unknown name or identity; nameless

Example

The author published the book under an anonymous pseudonym.

作者以匿名的笔名出版了这本书。

B2 adjective /ɪɡˈzɔː.stɪd/

exhausted

筋疲力尽

Meaning

Extremely tired; having no energy left.

Example

Feeling exhausted after waking up is common.

醒来后感到筋疲力尽是很常见的。

B2 verb /prɪˈzjuːm/

presume

假设

Meaning

To suppose something is true without proof; to take for granted.

Example

I presume she has already left for the meeting.

我假设她已经去参加会议了。

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 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 adjective /ˈræʃ.ən.əl/

Rational

理性; 合理; 逻辑

Meaning

based on reason and logic; sensible and practical

Example

She made a rational decision based on the available facts.

她根据可用的事实做出了理性的决定。

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 /ˈpɑː.tər/

Potter

陶艺师

Meaning

a person who makes pottery

Example

The potter shaped clay on the spinning wheel.

陶艺师在旋转的轮子上塑造了泥土。

B2 noun /ˌkɒndɛnˈseɪʃən/

condensation

冷凝

Meaning

The process of water vapor changing into liquid; also, the act of making something more concise.

Example

Condensation formed on the windows during the cold night.

在寒冷的夜晚，窗户上形成了冷凝。

B2 adjective /əˈsɜːr.tɪv/

Assertive

果断的; 自信的

Meaning

confident and forceful; having a strong personality

Example

She is very assertive when speaking in meetings.

她在会议中发言时非常果断。

B2 adverb /bɪˈfɔːr.hænd/

Beforehand

事先; 提前; 以前

Meaning

in advance; ahead of time; earlier

Example

We prepared everything beforehand.

我们事先准备好了所有的东西。

B2 noun /ˈproʊtəˌtaɪp/

prototype

原型

Meaning

The first model or version of something, used as a sample for testing or improvement.

Example

The company built a prototype of the new smartphone before mass production.

公司在大规模生产之前构建了新智能手机的原型。

B2 noun, verb /bɒb/

bob

上下摆动

Meaning

a short sudden movement up and down; to move quickly up and down

Example

The small boat began to bob on the waves.

小船开始在波浪上上下摆动。

B2 adjective + noun ˈɒptɪməl ˈtempərətʃər

optimal temperature

最佳温度

Meaning

The best or most favorable temperature for a particular purpose

Example

Winter provides optimal temperature for farming.

冬天提供了农业的最佳温度。

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 /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 verb /ʃriːk/

shriek

尖叫

Meaning

to make a loud, high-pitched cry

Example

She shrieked when she saw the spider.

她看到蜘蛛时尖叫了。

B2 noun ɔːˈtɒnəmi

autonomy

自治

Meaning

The right or condition of self-government; freedom from external control or influence.

Example

Autonomy was a primary demand.

自治是一个主要的要求。

B2 noun /ˈtwaɪ.laɪt/

Twilight

暮光

Meaning

the soft glowing light from the sky when the sun is below the horizon; a period of decline

Example

We walked along the beach at twilight.

我们在暮光下沿着海滩散步。

B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsələr/

counsellor

咨询师

Meaning

a person trained to give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems; an advisor

Example

She spoke to a counsellor to get advice about her career.

她和一名咨询师谈了自己的职业问题。

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 adjective /ʌnˈhɜːrt/

unhurt

毫发无损

Meaning

Not injured or harmed.

Example

She walked away from the accident unhurt.

她在事故中毫发无损。

B2 verb /ˈtrænsplænt/

transplant

移植

Meaning

to move something, especially a plant or organ, from one place to another

Example

The doctors transplanted a kidney into the patient.

医生给病人移植了一个肾脏。

B2 noun /ˈmʊzlɪm/

muslim

穆斯林

Meaning

a follower of Islam

Example

He is a devout Muslim.

他是一个虔诚的穆斯林。

B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪm.fəl/

Shameful

可耻的; 不光彩的; 令人尴尬的

Meaning

causing shame; disgraceful; embarrassing

Example

His shameful behavior embarrassed the entire family.

他可耻的行为让整个家庭感到尴尬。

B2 noun /əˈkjuːzd/

accused

被告

Meaning

a person who has been charged with a crime

Example

The accused pleaded not guilty in court.

被告在法庭上表示无罪。

B2 verb /ˈɔː.tə.meɪt/

automate

自动化

Meaning

To make a process or system operate automatically by means of machines or computers.

Example

Many companies automate their processes to save time.

许多公司自动化其流程以节省时间。

B2 noun /ˈboʊld.nəs/

Boldness

大胆; 勇气

Meaning

willingness to take risks; confidence and courage in behavior

Example

Her boldness in confronting the problem impressed everyone.

她在面对问题时的大胆让所有人都印象深刻。

B2 noun /əbˈsɛʃən/

obsession

痴迷

Meaning

An idea, thought, or concern that continually preoccupies or intrudes on a person's mind.

Example

His obsession with success drove him to work day and night.

他对成功的痴迷促使他日夜工作。

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 noun ˈdʒes.tʃərz

gestures

手势

Meaning

Body movements, especially of hands, face, or body when speaking.

Example

Effective gestures add emphasis to a speech.

有效的手势为演讲增添了强调。

B2 noun /loʊf/

Loaf

面包

Meaning

a shaped mass of bread baked as a unit

Example

She bought a fresh loaf of bread from the bakery.

她从面包店买了一个新鲜的面包。

B2 verb dɪˈspætʃt

dispatched

派遣

Meaning

To send off to a destination or for a purpose.

Example

A team was dispatched quickly.

一支队伍被迅速派遣。

B2 adjective /ˈθret.ən.ɪŋ/

Threatening

威胁的; 恐吓的

Meaning

expressing a threat; menacing; intimidating

Example

The dark clouds looked threatening before the storm.

暴风雨来临前，黑暗的云看起来威胁重重。

B2 noun ˌel.ɪ.dʒəˈbɪl.ə.ti

eligibility

资格

Meaning

The state of having the right to do or obtain something through satisfaction of the appropriate conditions.

Example

Eligibility criteria maintain fairness.

资格标准确保公平。

B2 noun /ˈhæs.əl/

Hassle

麻烦; 不便; 困难

Meaning

irritating inconvenience; trouble or difficulty; a situation causing problems

Example

Booking tickets online can save you the hassle of waiting in long queues at the theater.

在线预订门票可以帮你省去在剧院排长队的麻烦。

B2 noun/adjective /ˈkæpɪtəlɪst/

capitalist

Meaning

a person who supports or believes in capitalism; a wealthy business owner

Example

The capitalist believes in the freedom of the market.

B2 noun /ɪˈfɛktɪvnəs/

effectiveness

效能

Meaning

the degree to which something is successful in producing a desired result.

Example

The effectiveness of the new policy is still being evaluated.

新政策的效能仍在评估中。

B2 adjective ˌtræns.fəˈmeɪ.ʃən.əl

transformational

变革性

Meaning

Causing or able to cause an important and lasting change in someone or something.

Example

Transformational projects redefine progress.

变革性项目重新定义了进步。

B2 noun /ˌdʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

justification

辩解

Meaning

a reason, explanation, or excuse that shows something is right or reasonable

Example

There is no justification for such rude behavior.

对这种粗鲁行为没有辩解。

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。

B2 noun /ˈfɪlmˌmeɪkər/

film-maker

电影制作人

Meaning

A person who directs or produces films

Example

The film-maker received an award for his latest documentary.

电影制作人因他最新的纪录片获得了奖项。

B2 verb /buːm/

boom

轰鸣

Meaning

to make a loud deep sound; to grow or increase rapidly

Example

The thunder boomed across the sky.

雷声在天空中轰鸣。

B2 verb /drɪp/

drip

滴落

Meaning

to fall or let fall in drops

Example

Water was dripping from the broken pipe.

水从破裂的管道中滴下来。

B2 noun /pæd/

pad

便签本

Meaning

a small cushion or block of soft material; also a set of sheets of paper fastened together

Example

He wrote her phone number on a yellow pad.

他把她的电话号码写在一个黄色的便签本上。

B2 noun /ˈsiː.mən/

Seaman

海员

Meaning

a person who works on a ship; sailor

Example

The experienced seaman navigated the ship through the storm.

经验丰富的海员在风暴中导航。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈfɪt/

Unfit

不适合; 不适当;

Meaning

not in good physical condition; unsuitable or inappropriate

Example

He was declared unfit for military service due to his poor health.

由于健康状况差，他被宣判不适合军事服务。

B2 verb /wiːv/

weave

编织

Meaning

to make cloth by interlacing threads; to move in and out

Example

She learned to weave beautiful carpets.

她学会了编织美丽的地毯。

B2 noun /ˈsnoʊ.fɔːl/

Snowfall

降雪

Meaning

the process of snow falling from the sky; the amount of snow that falls

Example

The heavy snowfall blocked all the roads yesterday.

昨天下的大雪封锁了所有的道路。

B2 noun /ˌvaɪ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/

Violation

违反; 违反规则

Meaning

the action of violating someone or something; the action of breaking or failing to comply with a rule or formal agreement

Example

The company was fined for violation of environmental regulations.

该公司因违反环境法规而被罚款。

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 ˈtrækɪŋ ˈprɒɡrɛs

tracking progress

进度跟踪

Meaning

The process of monitoring and evaluating advancement towards goals or objectives.

Example

Regular tracking progress helps in achieving long-term goals.

定期跟踪进度有助于实现长期目标。

B2 noun /ˈpɪl.ɡrɪm/

Pilgrim

朝圣者; 旅行者

Meaning

a person who journeys to a sacred place for religious reasons; a traveler

Example

The pilgrim walked for days to reach the holy shrine.

朝圣者走了好几天才到达圣地。

B2 noun ˌɪn.təˈven.ʃən

intervention

干预

Meaning

The action or process of intervening; involvement in a situation to improve or help it.

Example

The intervention of the UN was crucial in resolving the conflict.

联合国的干预对解决冲突至关重要。

B2 adjective /ˈrɑː.ki/

Rocky

崎岖的; 不稳定的; 困难的

Meaning

full of rocks; unsteady; difficult

Example

The rocky path made hiking difficult for the tourists.

崎岖的小路让游客们的远足变得困难。

B2 adjective /prəˈfɪʃ.ənt/

proficient

熟练

Meaning

Competent or skilled in doing or using something; having great knowledge or experience.

Example

She is highly proficient in multiple languages.

她在多种语言方面非常熟练。

B2 adjective ɪkˈstɪŋkt

extinct

灭绝

Meaning

No longer in existence; having died out completely.

Example

Some species are becoming extinct due to overfishing.

一些物种由于过度捕捞而濒临灭绝。

B2 adjective /ˈwɪk.ɪd/

Wicked

邪恶的; 恶行的;

Meaning

evil or morally wrong; intended to or capable of harming someone or something

Example

The wicked queen cast a spell on the princess.

邪恶的女王对公主施下了一个咒语。

B2 adjective /ˈvɜːr.tʃu.əs/

Virtuous

有德行的; 正直的; 道德上卓越的;

Meaning

having high moral standards; righteous; morally excellent

Example

She is known for her virtuous character and honest dealings.

她以其高尚的品格和诚实的行为而闻名。

B2 adverb /ˈʌt.ə.li/

Utterly

完全地; 绝对地; 完整地

Meaning

completely; absolutely; totally

Example

The movie was utterly boring and I fell asleep.

电影完全无聊，我睡着了。

B2 noun /saɪˈkaɪətrɪst/

psychiatrist

精神科医生

Meaning

a medical doctor specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness

Example

The psychiatrist prescribed medication for the patient’s anxiety.

精神科医生为患者的焦虑开了药。

B2 adjective ˈel.ɪ.dʒə.bəl

eligible

有资格的

Meaning

Having the right to do or obtain something through satisfaction of the appropriate conditions.

Example

Only eligible candidates are considered for appointments.

只有有资格的候选人才会被考虑任命。

B2 noun /ˈsɪblɪŋ/

sibling

兄弟姐妹

Meaning

A brother or sister.

Example

She has three siblings, two brothers and one sister.

她有三个兄弟姐妹，两个兄弟和一个妹妹。

B2 noun, adjective /tɑːrt/

tart

Meaning

A small pie with a sweet or savory filling; or having a sharp, sour taste.

Example

She served a delicious apple tart for dessert.

B2 noun /ˈwɒtʃ.mən/

Watchman

看守人

Meaning

a person employed to guard or watch over a building or area, especially at night

Example

The watchman patrols the factory every hour to ensure security.

看守人每小时巡逻工厂，确保安全。

B2 noun /dɪsˈmeɪ/

Dismay

沮丧; 惊恐

Meaning

concern and distress caused by something unexpected; consternation or alarm

Example

To our dismay, the concert was cancelled due to severe weather conditions.

令我们失望的是，由于恶劣天气，音乐会被取消了。

B2 noun /kənˈvɜːrtər/

converter

转换器

Meaning

a device or person that changes something from one form, system, or use to another; a tool that converts data, energy, or materials

Example

The engineer used a converter to change AC power into DC power.

工程师使用转换器将交流电转换为直流电。

B2 adjective /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/

Waking

醒着的; 有意识的

Meaning

awake and conscious; relating to the time when one is awake

Example

She spent her waking hours studying for the exam.

她在清醒的时光里为考试学习。

B2 noun /ˈbɜːrdn/

burden

负担

Meaning

a heavy load, especially one that is difficult to carry

Example

The financial burden was too heavy for him to bear.

财政负担对他来说太重了。

B2 noun /ɪnˈspɛktər/

inspector

检查员

Meaning

An official employed to ensure regulations are obeyed or standards are met.

Example

The inspector carefully checked the restaurant's kitchen for hygiene standards.

检查员仔细检查了餐厅的厨房是否符合卫生标准。

B2 adjective /ˈʌl.tɪ.mət/

Ultimate

最终的; 极致的; 终极的

Meaning

being the best or most extreme example of its kind; final; last

Example

This is the ultimate test of your skills.

这是你技能的终极考验。

B2 noun /ˈɔːrnəmənt/

ornament

装饰品

Meaning

A decorative object that adds beauty to something.

Example

The Christmas tree was decorated with colorful ornaments.

圣诞树上装饰着五颜六色的装饰品。

B2 noun, verb /ˈpɛdəl/

pedal

脚操作的杠杆

Meaning

A foot-operated lever for powering or controlling a mechanism, especially on a bicycle.

Example

He pressed down hard on the bicycle pedal.

他用力踩下了自行车的踏板。

B2 verb /əˈkʌmpəni/

accompany

陪伴

Meaning

to go somewhere with someone as a companion or escort

Example

She asked her friend to accompany her to the concert.

她请她的朋友陪她一起去音乐会。

B2 noun /ˈruːmər/

rumor

谣言

Meaning

a currently circulating story or report of uncertain or doubtful truth.

Example

There’s a rumor that the company will merge next year.

有传闻说公司明年将合并。

B2 adverb /ɪmˈpeɪʃəntli/

impatiently

不耐烦地

Meaning

in a manner showing annoyance or restlessness due to delay or waiting

Example

She tapped her fingers impatiently while waiting for the reply.

她在等回复时不耐烦地敲着手指。

B2 noun ˌdiː.fɒr.ɪˈsteɪ.ʃən

deforestation

森林砍伐

Meaning

The action of clearing a wide area of trees; the permanent destruction of forests in order to make the land available for other uses.

Example

Deforestation accelerates the loss of biodiversity.

森林砍伐加速了生物多样性的丧失。

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 /pəˈnɪn.sjə.lə/

Peninsula

半岛

Meaning

a piece of land that is almost completely surrounded by water but connected to the mainland

Example

The Korean Peninsula is located in East Asia.

朝鲜半岛位于东亚。

B2 noun /sɔːrd/

Sword

剑

Meaning

a weapon with a long metal blade and a handle, used for fighting

Example

The knight drew his sword to defend the castle.

骑士拔出了剑来保护城堡。

B2 adjective /slɪk/

slick

光滑的

Meaning

Smooth, clever, or efficient, often in a way that seems superficial.

Example

He gave a slick presentation to impress the investors.

他做了一个光滑的演示，以打动投资者。

B2 adjective /ˈjuː.nɪ.faɪd/

unified

统一

Meaning

Made into a whole or joined together.

Example

A unified approach fosters better outcomes.

统一的方法促进了更好的结果。

B2 adjective /ˌɪntəˈpɜːsənl/

interpersonal

人际

Meaning

Relating to relationships or communication between people.

Example

He has excellent interpersonal skills and gets along well with others.

他拥有出色的人际交往技巧，并且能与他人和谐相处。

B2 noun /kənˈtroʊlər/

controller

控制器

Meaning

a person or device that manages, directs, or regulates something

Example

The game controller made it easy to play the video game.

游戏控制器让玩视频游戏变得更容易。

B2 noun kjuːz

cues

线索

Meaning

Signals or hints from conversation or environment that help understanding

Example

Facial expressions provide cues about a person's emotions.

面部表情提供关于一个人情绪的线索。

B2 adjective /suːˈpɪə.ri.ər/

Superior

卓越; 优于平均水平

Meaning

higher in rank, quality, or importance; better than average

Example

This product is superior to all others in the market.

该产品在市场上优于所有其他产品。

B2 adjective ɪkˈsplɪsɪt

explicit

明确

Meaning

Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion or doubt.

Example

The instructions were explicit, leaving no room for confusion.

这些指令是明确的，没有留下任何混淆的空间。

B2 noun /ˈstiː.mər/

Steamer

蒸汽船

Meaning

a ship or boat powered by steam engines

Example

The old steamer crossed the river slowly.

老蒸汽船慢慢地渡过了河。

B2 noun /ˈbʌn.dəl/

Bundle

包裹; 捆

Meaning

a collection of things or quantity of material tied or wrapped up together

Example

The mailman delivered a bundle of letters to our house.

邮递员把一包信送到了我们的家。

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 verb /pɪəs/

pierce

刺穿

Meaning

to make a hole through something; to penetrate with a sharp object

Example

The arrow will pierce through the target.

箭矢将穿透目标。

B2 adjective /ˈmɛtrɪk/

metric

米特里克

Meaning

Relating to the metric system of measurement; also, a standard of measurement used to assess performance.

Example

The company tracks success using clear performance metrics.

公司通过使用清晰的绩效指标来追踪成功。

B2 noun /ˈspɒt.laɪt/

spotlight

Meaning

a strong beam of light directed onto a particular area; figuratively, public attention

Example

The singer stood proudly in the spotlight.

B2 verb /ˌriːəˈʃʊr/

reassure

安慰

Meaning

to say or do something to remove someone's doubts or fears

Example

The teacher reassured the students before the exam.

老师在考试前安慰了学生。

B2 noun /kəˈroʊnə/

corona

一种类似于冠状的结构；也指太阳的外层大气

Meaning

a crown or crown-like structure; also refers to the outer atmosphere of the sun

Example

The sun's corona was visible during the total solar eclipse.

太阳的日冕在一次全日蚀时可见。

B2 noun /ˈdræɡ.ən.flaɪ/

Dragon-fly

蜻蜓

Meaning

a large insect with four transparent wings that lives near water

Example

The dragonfly hovered over the pond.

蜻蜓在池塘上方盘旋。

B2 noun /rɪm/

rim

边缘

Meaning

the outer edge or border of a circular object

Example

The coffee cup had a chip on its rim.

咖啡杯的边缘有个裂痕。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈtɛns/

intense

强烈

Meaning

Of extreme force, degree, or strength.

Example

She felt intense pain after the accident.

她在事故后感到剧烈的疼痛。

B2 verb /ɪmˈprɪzən/

imprison

囚禁

Meaning

to put someone in prison; to confine or restrict someone's freedom

Example

The judge imprisoned the criminal for five years.

法官把罪犯囚禁了五年。

B2 adjective, noun /ˈɛəriəl/

aerial

空中 / 天线

Meaning

As an adjective: existing or happening in the air. As a noun: an antenna for receiving radio or television signals.

Example

The pilot performed an amazing aerial maneuver.

飞行员执行了一个令人惊叹的空中机动。

B2 noun dʒəˈnet.ɪks

genetics

遗传学

Meaning

The study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics.

Example

Genetics plays a pivotal role in healthcare advancements.

遗传学在医疗保健进步中起着至关重要的作用。

B2 adjective /væst/

Vast

广阔; 巨大; 无边

Meaning

extremely large in size, amount, or extent; immense

Example

The vast ocean stretched endlessly to the horizon.

广阔的海洋延伸至天际。

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 adjective /ɪnˈtriːɡɪŋ/

intriguing

非常有趣和不寻常；激发好奇心

Meaning

very interesting and unusual; arousing curiosity

Example

The movie has an intriguing plot that keeps the audience hooked.

这部电影有一个引人入胜的情节，吸引着观众。

B2 adverb /ˈmɪərli/

merely

仅仅

Meaning

Only; nothing more than.

Example

She was merely trying to help.

她仅仅是在尝试帮助。