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B2 adjective /ˈdɛlɪkət/

delicate

脆弱
Meaning
Easily broken or damaged; requiring careful handling.
Example
The vase is very delicate, so handle it with care.
这个花瓶非常脆弱，所以请小心拿。
B2 noun /wɪt/

Wit

机智
Meaning
mental sharpness and inventiveness; keen intelligence; a natural aptitude for using words in a clever and amusing way
Example
She has a sharp wit and quick sense of humor.
她有敏锐的智慧和快速的幽默感。
B2 verb /buːst/

boost

提升
Meaning
To increase, improve, or raise something.
Example
The company launched a campaign to boost sales.
公司启动了一项活动以提升销售。
B2 noun /əˈkʌmplɪʃmənt/

accomplishment

成就
Meaning
something that has been achieved successfully
Example
Graduating from university was a major accomplishment for him.
大学毕业对他来说是一个重大的成就。
B2 noun /ˈkɑː.bən ˈfʊt.prɪnt/

carbon footprint

碳足迹
Meaning
The amount of carbon dioxide and other carbon compounds emitted due to the consumption of fossil fuels by a particular person, group, etc.
Example
Reducing carbon footprint is essential for combating climate change.
减少碳足迹对抗气候变化至关重要。
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 verb dɪˈtɪrɪəˌreɪts

deteriorates

恶化
Meaning
To become progressively worse; to decline in quality, condition, or strength.
Example
The quality of air deteriorates due to pollution.
因污染，空气质量正在恶化。
B2 verb /klæʃ/

clash

碰撞
Meaning
to come into conflict or collision with something or someone.
Example
The two cars clashed in the intersection.
两辆车在交叉路口发生了碰撞。
B2 noun ˈlaɪf ɪkˌspek.tən.si

life expectancy

预期寿命
Meaning
The average period that a person may expect to live; the length of time for which something is expected to last or to continue being effective.
Example
Life expectancy depends on healthcare quality.
预期寿命取决于医疗保健质量。
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 noun /ˈaʊtlet/

outlet

出口
Meaning
a means by which something is released, expressed, or distributed
Example
Art is a great outlet for emotions.
艺术是情感的一个极好的出口。
B2 noun /krɪˈeɪtə/

creator

创始人
Meaning
a person who brings something into existence
Example
He is the creator of many successful startups.
他是许多成功初创公司的创始人。
B2 adjective /ˈædvɜːrs/

Adverse

不利的; 负面的; 有害的
Meaning
harmful; unfavorable; opposing; negative
Example
The adverse weather conditions forced them to cancel the event.
恶劣的天气条件迫使他们取消了活动。
B2 adjective /ɪɡˈzɑːtɪk/

exotic

异国情调和迷人
Meaning
Unusual and attractive because it is from a foreign place or culture.
Example
The garden was filled with exotic plants from tropical countries.
花园里满是来自热带国家的异国情调植物。
B2 noun /dʒɜːm/

germ

细菌
Meaning
a microscopic organism, especially one that causes disease
Example
Washing your hands helps prevent the spread of germs.
洗手有助于防止细菌传播。
B2 adjective /hɪˈlɛəriəs/

hilarious

极其有趣
Meaning
Extremely funny or amusing.
Example
The comedian told a hilarious story that had everyone laughing.
那位喜剧演员讲了一个极其有趣的故事，让每个人都笑了。
B2 adverb /ˈɑːɡjuːəbli/

arguably

可以说
Meaning
used to say that a statement is open to argument or is considered true by many people
Example
She is arguably the most talented player on the team.
她可以说是队里最有天赋的球员。
B2 noun /ˈhɔːrmoʊn/

hormone

荷尔蒙
Meaning
a chemical substance produced in the body that influences how the body grows or functions
Example
Insulin is a hormone that controls blood sugar levels.
胰岛素是一种控制血糖水平的荷尔蒙。
B2 noun ˈæsɛt

asset

资产
Meaning
A useful or valuable thing, person, or quality.
Example
Real estate is one of the most valuable assets.
房地产是最有价值的资产之一。
B2 verb /ˈrɛkən/

reckon

推测
Meaning
To think, believe, or expect something; to calculate or estimate.
Example
I reckon it will rain later today.
我猜今天稍后会下雨。
B2 noun /ˈskɔːr.pi.ən/

Scorpion

蝎子
Meaning
a small creature with eight legs, two claws, and a curved tail with a poisonous sting
Example
The scorpion hid under the rock during the day.
蝎子在白天藏在石头下。
B2 noun /ˌdel.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

delegation

代表团
Meaning
A group of people chosen to represent others in negotiations or discussions.
Example
The delegation presented their country's agenda.
代表团提出了他们国家的议程。
B2 noun /ˈkeɪ.ɒs/

Chaos

混乱; 无序; 混沌
Meaning
complete disorder and confusion; a state of total confusion with no order
Example
The earthquake caused chaos in the city as buildings collapsed and people panicked.
地震造成了城市的混乱，建筑物倒塌，人们陷入恐慌。
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 /ˈleɪbərər/

laborer

工人
Meaning
a person who does physical work, especially work that requires strength rather than skill
Example
The laborer worked long hours at the construction site.
这名工人在建筑工地长时间工作。
B2 noun /ɡoʊld rɪŋ/

Gold ring

金戒指
Meaning
a circular band of gold worn as jewelry, typically on a finger
Example
He gave her a beautiful gold ring for their anniversary.
他为他们的周年纪念送给了她一枚漂亮的金戒指。
B2 noun /əˌdæptəˈbɪləti/

adaptability

适应性
Meaning
The quality of being able to adjust to new conditions or circumstances
Example
Adaptability to changing environments is crucial in business.
适应不断变化的环境在商业中至关重要。
B2 noun /prəˈtɛktər/

protector

保护者
Meaning
a person or thing that protects someone or something
Example
The dog was seen as the family's protector.
这只狗被视为家庭的保护者。
B2 noun /ˈseɪf.ɡɑːrd/

Safeguard

保护措施
Meaning
measure or action designed to protect someone or something
Example
New safeguards were implemented to prevent data breaches.
已实施新的保护措施以防止数据泄露。
B2 noun /ˌdʒen.əˈrɒs.ə.ti/

Generosity

慷慨
Meaning
the quality of being kind and generous; willingness to give money, help, kindness freely
Example
The billionaire's generosity was evident in his numerous charitable donations to hospitals.
亿万富翁的慷慨在他对医院的众多慈善捐赠中显而易见。
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 verb /wɪðˈstænd/

withstand

承受 / 抵抗
Meaning
to resist or endure something without being harmed
Example
This building can withstand strong earthquakes.
这座建筑能够承受强烈的地震。
B2 noun /ˈhɑːr.mə.ni/

harmony

和谐
Meaning
A pleasing combination of different elements or a state of peaceful coexistence.
Example
A society thrives when there is harmony among its people.
一个社会在其人民之间有和谐时会繁荣。
B2 noun ট্রপিক্যাল রিজিওনস

tropical regions

热带地区
Meaning
Areas of the Earth near the equator characterized by warm temperatures.
Example
Bangladesh is located in tropical regions.
孟加拉国位于热带地区。
B2 noun /ˈsɛntəmənt/

Sentiment

情感
Meaning
a feeling or opinion, especially one based on emotion; tender feelings of affection
Example
Public sentiment was strongly against the new policy.
公众舆论强烈反对这项新政策。
B2 noun /ˌɪn.dɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Indication

指示；标志
Meaning
a sign or piece of information that indicates something; a suggestion or hint
Example
The dark clouds were a clear indication that a storm was approaching the area.
乌云是明显的迹象，表明暴风雨正在接近该地区。
B2 noun ˈruθləs ˌkɑmpəˈtɪʃən

ruthless competition

无情的竞争
Meaning
Fierce and merciless rivalry or contest, without pity or compassion.
Example
Ruthless competition for power leads to societal issues.
为了权力的无情竞争导致了社会问题。
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 noun /ˈsæksəfoʊn/

Saxophone

萨克斯风
Meaning
a wind musical instrument with a curved metal body and a single reed mouthpiece
Example
The jazz musician played a beautiful solo on his saxophone.
爵士乐手在他的萨克斯风上演奏了一首美妙的独奏。
B2 noun /tɪˈlɑpiə fɪʃ/

Tilapia fish

罗非鱼
Meaning
a freshwater fish native to Africa, widely farmed for food due to its mild taste and fast growth
Example
Tilapia fish is one of the most commonly farmed fish species worldwide.
罗非鱼是世界上最常养殖的鱼类之一。
B2 noun /ˈmæm.əl/

mammal

哺乳动物
Meaning
A warm-blooded animal with hair or fur, and females produce milk for their young.
Example
The whale is the largest mammal on Earth.
鲸鱼是地球上最大的哺乳动物。
B2 noun /ˈfriː.kwən.si/

Frequency

频率
Meaning
the rate at which something occurs or is repeated over a particular period of time
Example
The frequency of earthquakes in this region has increased dramatically over the past decade.
这个地区的地震频率在过去十年中急剧增加。
B2 noun /ˈaɪ.bɔːl/

Eyeball

眼球
Meaning
the round part of the eye within the eyelids and socket
Example
The doctor examined his eyeball carefully.
医生仔细检查了他的眼球。
B2 noun /ˈɑp.tə.mɪst/

Optimist

乐观主义者
Meaning
a person who tends to be hopeful and confident about the future; someone who sees the good side of things
Example
As an optimist, she always believed things would improve.
作为乐观主义者，她一直相信事情会变得更好。
B2 adjective /ˈtɛlɪŋ/

telling

具有启发性
Meaning
Revealing something significant or giving important information.
Example
Her silence was more telling than words.
她的沉默比语言更具启发性。
B2 adjective /kəʊˈhɪə.rənt/

coherent

连贯
Meaning
Logical and consistent; forming a unified whole; clear and easy to understand.
Example
His speech was clear and coherent.
他的演讲清晰且连贯。
B2 adjective /ˈpreɪz.wɜː.ði/

Praiseworthy

值得赞扬
Meaning
deserving praise; commendable; admirable
Example
Her charitable work is truly praiseworthy.
她的慈善工作确实值得赞扬。
B2 adverb /ɔːˈθentɪkli/

authentically

真实地
Meaning
in a genuine, real, or true manner; in a way that reflects true character or origin
Example
She speaks authentically about her experiences.
她真实地谈论自己的经历。
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 noun /ˈmɜːrsi/

Mercy

仁慈
Meaning
Compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone whom it is in one's power to punish
Example
The judge showed mercy and gave him a lighter sentence.
法官展现了仁慈，并给了他更轻的判决。
B2 noun /ˌref.jʊˈdʒiː/

Refugee

难民
Meaning
a person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster
Example
The refugee camp provided temporary shelter for thousands of displaced families.
难民营为成千上万的流离失所的家庭提供了临时庇护。
B2 adjective /ɪˈlɛktərəl/

electoral

选举的
Meaning
related to elections or voting
Example
The electoral process in the country has been reformed in recent years.
该国的选举程序在近年来进行了改革。
B2 adjective /ˈwɪəri/

Weary

疲倦的; 筋疲力尽的
Meaning
feeling or showing extreme tiredness; tired and lacking energy
Example
She felt weary after working twelve hours straight.
她工作了十二小时后感到非常疲倦。
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 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 verb /ˈfɪltər/

filter

过滤
Meaning
to pass a substance through a device to remove unwanted material or to selectively pass certain items
Example
She used a coffee filter to separate the grounds from the liquid.
她用咖啡过滤器将咖啡渣和液体分开。
B2 adjective /ˈsændi/

Sandy

沙的; 沙质的
Meaning
covered with sand; containing sand; having the texture of sand
Example
The sandy beach stretched for miles along the coast.
沙滩沿海岸延伸了几英里。
B2 adjective /ˈtʃær.ɪ.tə.bəl/

Charitable

慈善的; 慷慨的; 仁慈的
Meaning
generous in giving to those in need; showing kindness
Example
She is known for her charitable work in the community.
她因在社区的慈善工作而闻名。
B2 noun /ˈpær.ə.daɪs/

Paradise

天堂; 完美幸福的地方或状态; 理想的地方
Meaning
heaven; a place or state of perfect happiness; an ideal or perfect place
Example
The tropical island was like paradise for the tourists.
热带岛屿对游客来说就像天堂一样。
B2 noun /ˈskuːtər/

scooter

滑板车
Meaning
a small two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine or electricity
Example
She rides a scooter to work every day.
她每天骑滑板车去上班。
B2 verb /ˈtʃɛrɪʃ/

cherish

珍惜
Meaning
To hold something dear, to love and protect, or to keep a hope or memory alive.
Example
She cherishes the memories of her childhood home.
她珍惜她童年的家园的回忆。
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 /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 rɪˈzaɪn

resign

辞职
Meaning
Voluntarily leave a job or other position.
Example
Ministers were forced to resign.
部长们被迫辞职。
B2 noun /plʌɡ/

plug

插头
Meaning
a device used to connect or block an opening
Example
She inserted the plug into the socket.
她把插头插入了插座。
B2 noun ˈkrɪt.ɪ.kəl ˈθɪŋ.kɪŋ

critical thinking

批判性思维
Meaning
The objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgment.
Example
Critical thinking helps in making informed decisions.
批判性思维有助于做出明智的决定。
B2 noun /ˈdɛpjʊti/

deputy

代理人
Meaning
A person appointed as a substitute with power to act.
Example
The deputy will lead the meeting in the manager’s absence.
代理人在经理缺席时将主持会议。
B2 noun ɪˌvæljuˈeɪʃən

evaluation

评估
Meaning
The making of a judgment about the amount, number, or value of something; assessment.
Example
Accurate evaluation helps determine resource sustainability.
准确的评估有助于确定资源的可持续性。
B2 noun /kəmˈplek.ʃən/

Complexion

肤色
Meaning
the natural color, texture, and appearance of a person's skin, especially on the face
Example
Her fair complexion glowed beautifully in the morning sunlight.
她的肤色在早晨的阳光下美丽地发光。
B2 adjective /ˈpraɪ.ər/

Prior

先前的
Meaning
existing or coming before in time; previous; earlier
Example
You need prior approval before making any changes to the system.
在对系统进行任何修改之前，你需要事先获得批准。
B2 noun /ˈdiː.sən.si/

Decency

体面
Meaning
behavior that conforms to accepted standards of morality or respectability
Example
She had the decency to apologize for her mistake immediately.
她有体面，立即为她的错误道歉。
B2 adjective /ˌæksɪˈdɛntl/

accidental

偶然的
Meaning
happening by chance, unintentionally
Example
The fire was caused by an accidental spark.
火灾是由偶然的火花引起的。
B2 adjective/noun /ɪˈrɑːki/

iraqi

伊拉克的
Meaning
relating to Iraq or its people
Example
The Iraqi culture is rich and diverse.
伊拉克的文化丰富多样。
B2 verb ˈeksɪkjuːt

execute

执行
Meaning
To carry out or put into effect a plan, order, or course of action.
Example
NASA plans to execute the mission in three phases.
NASA计划在三个阶段执行任务。
B2 verb /bræɡ/

brag

吹嘘
Meaning
to talk proudly about oneself or one's achievements in an annoying way
Example
He always brags about his expensive car.
他总是夸耀自己昂贵的车。
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 noun, adjective, adverb /ˌnɔːrθˈwest/

northwest

西北
Meaning
the direction that is between north and west; situated in or moving toward this direction
Example
Seattle is located in the northwest of the United States.
西雅图位于美国的西北部。
B2 adjective /ˌɑːrkɪˈtɛktʃərəl/

architectural

建筑的
Meaning
relating to the design and style of buildings and structures
Example
The city is known for its beautiful architectural designs.
这座城市因其美丽的建筑设计而闻名。
B2 adjective /ˈʌpˌhɪl/

Uphill

困难的; 需要巨大努力的; 向上的倾斜
Meaning
difficult; requiring great effort; sloping upward
Example
Learning a new language can be an uphill battle.
学习一门新语言可能是一个艰难的战斗。
B2 adjective /ˈænɪmeɪtɪd/

animated

动画的
Meaning
Full of life or excitement; made using animation techniques.
Example
The animated film was loved by children and adults alike.
这部动画电影受到儿童和成人的喜爱。
B2 noun əˌpriː.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən

appreciation

增值
Meaning
An increase in the value of an asset over time.
Example
Real estate properties often experience appreciation over time.
房地产通常随着时间的推移而增值。
B2 noun /ˌsɪm.ɪˈlær.ə.ti/

Similarity

相似性; 类似性
Meaning
the quality or state of being similar; resemblance
Example
There is a striking similarity between the two paintings.
这两幅画之间有惊人的相似性。
B2 adjective /blʌnt/

blunt

钝的，直率的
Meaning
not sharp; direct and straightforward in speech
Example
Her blunt remarks offended some people.
她直率的评论冒犯了某些人。
B2 verb /sɑːb/

sob

大声哭泣
Meaning
to cry noisily while taking short breaths
Example
She began to sob uncontrollably after hearing the news.
她在听到消息后开始无法控制地呜咽。
B2 noun /ˈlen.tɪl/

Lentil

小扁豆
Meaning
a high-protein pulse which is dried and then soaked and cooked prior to eating
Example
She cooked red lentils for dinner tonight.
她今晚做了红扁豆作为晚餐。
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 /ˈkɑn.ʃəns/

Conscience

良心, 道德, 内心的声音
Meaning
an inner feeling or voice viewed as acting as a guide to the rightness or wrongness of one's behavior
Example
His conscience prevented him from lying to his parents about his grades.
他的良心阻止他对父母撒谎，关于他的成绩。
B2 noun /ˌrezəˈveɪʃən/

Reservation

预订
Meaning
the action of reserving something; an arrangement whereby something is reserved for a particular person; a qualification to an expression of agreement or approval
Example
I made a reservation at the restaurant for tonight.
我为今晚在餐厅做了一个预定。
B2 verb /tʌk/

tuck

塞进
Meaning
to push or fold something neatly into a particular place
Example
She tucked the blanket around the baby to keep him warm.
她把毯子围绕着婴儿，这样他就保持温暖。
B2 noun /ɪkˈspen.dɪ.tʃər/

expenditure

支出
Meaning
The action of spending funds; an amount of money spent.
Example
Managing expenditure is critical for budgeting.
管理支出对于制定预算至关重要。
B2 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈviːniənt/

Inconvenient

不便的; 难堪的; 麻烦的
Meaning
causing trouble, difficulties, or discomfort; awkward; troublesome
Example
The broken elevator made it inconvenient to reach the top floor.
坏掉的电梯使得到达顶楼变得不方便。
B2 adjective /ˈtruːθ.fəl/

Truthful

诚实的
Meaning
telling or expressing the truth; honest and sincere
Example
She was always truthful in her answers during the interview.
她在面试中始终如一地真诚。
B2 adjective /rɪˈspek.tə.bəl/

Respectable

体面
Meaning
worthy of respect; having good reputation; decent
Example
He comes from a respectable family in the community.
他来自社区一个体面的家庭。
B2 adjective /ˈpəʊstwɔːr/

postwar

战后
Meaning
occurring or existing after a war
Example
The postwar period saw significant economic growth.
战后时期见证了显著的经济增长。
B2 adjective /kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/

Convincing

令人信服的; 可信的; 有说服力的; 能使某人相信某事的
Meaning
believable; credible; persuasive; able to make someone believe something
Example
His convincing argument won over the entire jury.
他的有说服力的论点赢得了整个陪审团。
B2 noun ˌɪn.əˈveɪ.ʃən

innovation

创新
Meaning
The action or process of innovating; a new method, idea, product, etc.
Example
Innovation drives solutions to global challenges.
创新推动了全球挑战的解决方案。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈnætʃərəl/

Unnatural

不自然的
Meaning
not existing in nature; artificial; forced
Example
The actor's smile looked unnatural and forced.
演员的笑容看起来很不自然，很勉强。
B2 noun /sloʊp/

Slope

坡; 倾斜的地面
Meaning
an inclined surface; a piece of ground that is not level
Example
We walked up the steep slope of the mountain.
我们走上了陡峭的山坡。
B2 noun /ˈsɪnˌdroʊm/

syndrome

综合症
Meaning
a group of symptoms that occur together and characterize a condition or disease
Example
Down syndrome affects a person's physical and mental development.
唐氏综合症影响一个人的身体和智力发展。
B2 noun /ɑːrˈkeɪd/

arcade

游乐场
Meaning
a covered passage with arches along one or both sides; also a place with coin-operated games
Example
The children spent the afternoon playing games at the arcade.
孩子们在游戏中心度过了下午。
B2 adverb /ˈsɪmɪlərli/

similarly

类似地
Meaning
in a similar way
Example
Similarly, we can achieve success with dedication and hard work.
以相似的方式，我们可以通过奉献和努力工作取得成功。
B2 noun ˌɡloʊ.bəl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

globalization

全球化
Meaning
The process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence or start operating on an international scale.
Example
Globalization has connected economies across the world.
全球化已经将世界各地的经济联系起来。
B2 verb /ˈɪmɪteɪt/

imitate

模仿
Meaning
to copy the behavior or manner of someone or something
Example
Children often imitate their parents' behavior.
孩子们经常模仿父母的行为。
B2 adjective /ˈɪn.tɪ.mət/

Intimate

亲密的; 私人的; 详细的知识
Meaning
close in friendship; private and personal; detailed knowledge
Example
They have an intimate friendship that has lasted for decades.
他们有一段持续数十年的亲密友谊。
B2 noun/verb /dɪˈvɔːrs/

divorce

离婚
Meaning
the legal ending of a marriage; to officially end a marriage
Example
After years of conflict, they decided to get a divorce.
经过多年的冲突，他们决定离婚。
B2 noun /fɜːr/

Fur

毛发
Meaning
thick hair covering the body of animals
Example
The cat's fur was soft and warm to touch.
猫的毛发触感柔软而温暖。
B2 adjective /ˈʃɔːrt ˌsaɪtɪd/

Short-sighted

近视; 短期视野
Meaning
lacking foresight or consideration for the future; myopic
Example
His short-sighted decision to quit school early affected his career prospects.
他短视的决定早早离开学校影响了他的职业前景。
B2 noun /rɪˈmaɪndər/

reminder

提醒
Meaning
something that helps you remember a fact, event, or action that you need to do or recall
Example
He set a reminder to call his mother on her birthday.
他设置了一个提醒，提醒自己在母亲的生日打电话给她。
B2 adjective /ˈvɛriənt/

Variant

变体；不同版本
Meaning
differing in form, details, or in some other respect; alternative
Example
There are several variant spellings of this word.
这个词有几个变体。
B2 adjective /ˈlɪt.ər.ət/

Literate

文盲; 有教育的; 受过良好教育的
Meaning
able to read and write; educated; well-educated
Example
She is a very literate person who reads extensively.
她是一个非常有文化的人，广泛阅读。
B2 verb /kəmˈpaɪl/

compile

编制
Meaning
to collect information or material and put it together in a list, report, or book
Example
She compiled the research data into a detailed report.
她将研究数据编纂成一份详细报告。
B2 noun /nɒsˈtæl.dʒə/

nostalgia

怀旧
Meaning
A sentimental longing for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations.
Example
Listening to old songs fills me with nostalgia.
听老歌让我充满怀旧之情。
B2 adjective /stiːp/

steep

陡峭, 过高
Meaning
Having a sharp inclination or high slope; also can mean excessive (as in price).
Example
The hikers climbed a steep mountain trail.
登山者攀登了一个陡峭的山道。
B2 verb /ʌnˈfəʊld/

unfold

展开或打开
Meaning
to open or spread out something that was folded; to gradually reveal or develop
Example
She unfolded the letter carefully.
她小心地展开了信件。
B2 adjective /ɪˈven.tʃu.əl/

Eventual

最终的
Meaning
happening or existing at the end of a process; final; ultimate
Example
The eventual outcome was better than expected.
最终结果比预期的更好。
B2 noun /ˈænθəm/

anthem

国歌
Meaning
A song that is identified with a particular group, movement, or nation, often expressing pride or unity.
Example
The national anthem was played before the football match.
国歌在足球比赛前奏响。
B2 noun /ˈæktɪvɪst/

activist

活动家
Meaning
A person who works to bring about social or political change.
Example
The activist organized a protest against pollution.
活动家组织了针对污染的抗议活动。
B2 noun /kəˈmændər/

Commander

指挥官
Meaning
a person in authority over a military unit; leader of armed forces
Example
The commander ordered his troops to advance.
指挥官命令他的部队前进。
B2 noun /dɪsˈɡaɪz/

Disguise

伪装; 掩饰
Meaning
a means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity; something that hides the truth
Example
The spy wore an elaborate disguise to avoid being recognized by enemies.
间谍穿着精心设计的伪装，以避免被敌人认出。
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 adjective, noun /ˌɪn.təlˈɛk.tʃu.əl/

intellectual

智力的
Meaning
Relating to the intellect; a person who engages in critical thinking and study.
Example
She enjoys intellectual discussions about philosophy.
她喜欢关于哲学的智力讨论。