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B2 verb /dɪˈmɒlɪʃ/

demolish

拆除
Meaning
to destroy completely, especially a building or structure
Example
The city decided to demolish the old stadium to build a new one.
这座城市决定拆除旧体育场，建造一个新的。
B2 verb /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/

discharge

出院
Meaning
to release or dismiss from duty; to emit or give off
Example
The hospital will discharge the patient tomorrow.
医院明天将出院病人。
B2 adjective /ʌnˈfeɪ.vər.ə.bəl/

Unfavourable

不利的; 逆境的
Meaning
not helpful or advantageous; adverse
Example
The weather conditions were unfavourable for our outdoor event.
恶劣的天气条件不利于我们的户外活动。
B2 noun ˌsɛlf ˈdɪs.ə.plɪn

self-discipline

自律
Meaning
The ability to control one's emotions and behavior.
Example
Self-discipline is crucial for achieving long-term success.
自律对于长期成功至关重要。
B2 adjective ˈnjuːtrəl

neutral

中性
Meaning
Having no electric charge; neither positive nor negative.
Example
Neutrons are electrically neutral.
中子电中性。
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 noun /ˌsɛpəˈreɪʃən/

Separation

分离；隔离；拆分
Meaning
the action or state of moving or being moved apart; the division of something into constituent or distinct elements
Example
The separation of the two countries was peaceful.
两个国家的分离是和平的。
B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈzaɪərəbl/

Undesirable

不受欢迎的; 有害的; 令人不快的
Meaning
not wanted or wished for; harmful or unpleasant
Example
The new policy had several undesirable consequences.
新政策带来了几个不受欢迎的后果。
B2 noun /ˈaɪkɒn/

icon

图标, 象征
Meaning
A person or thing regarded as a symbol of something, or a graphic symbol on a screen.
Example
The singer became a cultural icon.
这位歌手成为了文化图标。
B2 verb /plʌndʒ/

plunge

迅速跳入或潜水；突然下降
Meaning
to jump or dive quickly; to fall sharply
Example
She plunged into the swimming pool.
她跳进了游泳池。
B2 verb /kənˈfes/

confess

承认
Meaning
to admit guilt or wrongdoing; to acknowledge
Example
He confessed his mistake to his teacher.
他向老师承认了自己的错误。
B2 adjective /ˈdɪl.ɪ.dʒənt/

Diligent

勤奋的
Meaning
hardworking and careful; showing persistent effort
Example
She is a diligent student who studies every day.
她是一个勤奋的学生，每天都在学习。
B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈsaɪdɪd/

Undecided

未决定的; 不确定的
Meaning
not having made a decision; uncertain
Example
She was undecided about which college to attend.
她对于选择哪个大学感到未决定。
B2 noun /boʊst/

Boast

自夸; 吹牛; 骄傲
Meaning
an act of talking with excessive pride about one's achievements
Example
His constant boast about his wealth annoyed everyone.
他不断吹嘘自己的财富让所有人都很烦。
B2 noun /bʌd/

Bud

花苞
Meaning
An undeveloped or immature flower before it opens
Example
The rose bud will bloom into a beautiful flower in a few days.
玫瑰花苞将在几天内绽放成一朵美丽的花。
B2 noun /ˈven.juː/

Venue

场地
Meaning
a place where an event or activity takes place
Example
The wedding venue was beautifully decorated.
婚礼场地被精美装饰。
B2 noun /ˈɔːkʃən/

Auction

拍卖
Meaning
a public sale in which goods or property are sold to the highest bidder
Example
The antique furniture was sold at an auction last weekend.
古董家具在上周末的拍卖会上售出。
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 /ˈvɛərid/

Varied

多样的; 各种各样的
Meaning
showing differences; diverse; containing different types
Example
The museum has a varied collection of ancient artifacts.
博物馆拥有各种各样的古代文物收藏。
B2 noun /rɪˈstreɪnt/

Restraint

克制; 自我控制
Meaning
the action of keeping someone or something under control; self-control
Example
She showed great restraint in not responding to the criticism.
她在不回应批评时表现出极大的克制。
B2 adjective /ɪkˈskluːdɪd/

Excluded

被排除; 被孤立
Meaning
not included; left out; barred from participation
Example
He felt excluded from the group activities and conversations.
他感到被排除在小组活动和对话之外。
B2 noun /ɪnˈsaɪdə/

insider

内部人士
Meaning
a person within a group or organization who has access to confidential information
Example
He was an insider who knew all the company's secrets.
他是一个了解公司所有秘密的内部人士。
B2 noun /əˈluːmɪnəm/

aluminum

铝
Meaning
a lightweight silvery metal used for making cans, foils, and other items
Example
The airplane body is made of strong but light aluminum.
飞机的机身是用强度高但重量轻的铝制成的。
B2 verb /ˈtrɛmbəl/

tremble

颤抖
Meaning
To shake slightly, often because of fear, cold, or nervousness.
Example
She began to tremble with fear before speaking.
她在讲话前因害怕而开始颤抖。
B2 noun /ˈvɜː.tʃuː/

Virtue

美德；道德；有用的品质
Meaning
behavior showing high moral standards; a good or useful quality of a thing
Example
Honesty is considered the highest virtue in many cultures.
诚实在许多文化中被认为是最高的美德。
B2 verb /ɪnˈhæbɪt/

inhabit

栖息
Meaning
to live in; to occupy as a dwelling
Example
Many animals inhabit the forest.
许多动物栖息在森林中。
B2 adjective /ˈvɒl.ən.tər.i/

Voluntary

自愿的
Meaning
done willingly without being forced; given or done freely
Example
She made a voluntary donation to the charity.
她自愿向慈善机构捐款。
B2 adjective /rɪˈzɪstənt/

resistant

抗性
Meaning
not affected by something; able to oppose or withstand
Example
This fabric is resistant to water and stains.
这块布料对水和污渍具有抗性。
B2 verb ˈtrænsfɔːrm

transform

转变
Meaning
To change in form, appearance, or structure; metamorphose.
Example
Volunteering can transform lives and communities.
志愿服务可以转变生活和社区。
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 /ˈvɛriəbl/

Variable

可变的
Meaning
able to change; not consistent or having a fixed pattern
Example
The weather has been very variable this week.
这周的天气变化很大。
B2 adjective /ˈfjʊə.ri.əs/

Furious

愤怒的; 激烈的; 暴力的;
Meaning
extremely angry; violent; fierce;
Example
She was furious when she discovered the mistake.
她发现错误时非常愤怒。
B2 noun /ˈroʊ.lɪŋ pɪn/

Rolling pin

擀面杖
Meaning
a cylindrical tool used for rolling out dough or pastry
Example
Roll the dough flat with a rolling pin.
用擀面杖把面团擀平。
B2 adjective ˌpriːhɪˈstɒrɪk

prehistoric

史前的, 在书面记录之前的时间
Meaning
Belonging to the time before written records.
Example
The prehistoric era was marked by the rise of early humans.
史前时代的特点是早期人类的崛起。
B2 verb, noun /kəˈmjuːt/

commute

通勤
Meaning
Verb: to travel regularly between home and work; Noun: the journey to and from work.
Example
He commutes two hours every day to reach his office.
他每天通勤两小时去上班到他的办公室。
B2 noun /ɡriːf/

Grief

深深的悲伤；痛苦
Meaning
deep sorrow, especially that caused by someone's death; trouble or suffering
Example
The family was overwhelmed with grief after losing their beloved pet.
失去心爱的宠物后，家庭陷入了深深的悲伤。
B2 adjective /ˌnɒnˈprɒfɪt/

nonprofit

非营利组织
Meaning
an organization that does not aim to make a profit, often serving a social or charitable purpose.
Example
She works for a nonprofit organization that helps children.
她为一个帮助孩子的非营利组织工作。
B2 noun /ˈliːtər/

litre

升
Meaning
a metric unit of volume equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters; commonly used to measure liquids
Example
She bought a litre of milk from the shop.
她从商店买了一升牛奶。
B2 adjective /skeərs/

Scarce

稀有的；难以找到的；以小量存在
Meaning
rare; not easily found; existing in small quantities
Example
Fresh water is becoming increasingly scarce in desert regions.
在沙漠地区，淡水变得越来越稀缺。
B2 noun /ˈdeb.ɪt/

Debit

借方; 负债; 提款
Meaning
an entry recording an amount owed; money taken from a bank account
Example
The bank showed a debit of fifty dollars from my checking account.
银行显示从我的支票账户中扣除五十美元。
B2 noun /fliːt/

fleet

舰队
Meaning
a group of ships, vehicles, or aircraft operating together under one command
Example
The navy deployed its entire fleet for the exercise.
海军为演习部署了整个舰队。
B2 noun /kəˈkeɪn/

cocaine

可卡因 (毒品)
Meaning
a powerful and addictive illegal drug made from coca leaves
Example
He was arrested for possessing cocaine.
他因拥有可卡因而被逮捕。
B2 adjective /ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ/

damaging

Meaning
causing harm or injury
Example
The storm caused damaging effects to the crops.
B2 adjective /ˈkʌltʃəd/

cultured

有文化的
Meaning
characterized by refined taste, manners, and education
Example
She is a cultured woman who loves art and literature.
她是一个有文化的女人，喜欢艺术和文学。
B2 adverb /ˈbəʊld.li/

Boldly

大胆地; 毫不畏惧
Meaning
in a confident and brave way; without fear
Example
She boldly stepped forward to face the challenge.
她勇敢地迈步向前，迎接挑战。
B2 verb /ɪnˈʃʊər/

insure

投保
Meaning
to provide insurance; to make certain
Example
I need to insure my new car.
我需要为我的新车投保。
B2 noun /əˈmɛnətiz/

amenities

便利设施
Meaning
useful or pleasant facilities and services provided for comfort or convenience
Example
The hotel offers modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi and a swimming pool.
这家酒店提供现代化的便利设施，如免费Wi-Fi和游泳池。
B2 noun /dʒiˈɒl.ə.dʒi/

geology

地质学
Meaning
the science that deals with the Earth's physical structure and substances
Example
She studied geology to understand earthquakes.
她学习地质学以了解地震。
B2 adjective /ˌoʊvərˈwɛlmɪŋ/

overwhelming

压倒性的
Meaning
Very intense; overpowering.
Example
Large tasks can feel overwhelming.
大型任务可能会让人感到压倒。
B2 noun; verb /ˈlaɪnʌp/

line-up

阵容；排成一列
Meaning
a group or arrangement of people or things in a line; to arrange people or things in a row or planned order
Example
The coach announced the team line-up before the match.
教练在比赛前宣布了球队阵容。
B2 adjective ˈaɪsəˌleɪtɪd

isolated

孤立
Meaning
Alone or separated from others; having little or no contact with other people.
Example
Technological advancements often leave people isolated.
技术进步常常使人们感到孤立。
B2 noun /truːp/

Troop

队伍
Meaning
a group of soldiers; military personnel organized as a unit
Example
The troop marched in formation across the parade ground.
队伍在游行场上列队行进。
B2 adjective /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/

favorable

有利的
Meaning
expressing approval or support; advantageous
Example
The weather conditions were favorable for the outdoor event.
天气条件对户外活动很有利。
B2 verb /əˈbɒlɪʃ/

abolish

废除
Meaning
to formally end or stop something; to cancel or eliminate completely
Example
The government decided to abolish the old tax system.
政府决定废除旧的税收制度。
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 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 /ˈlɛdʒɪslətɪv/

legislative

立法的
Meaning
relating to the making of laws
Example
The legislative body passed the new tax bill.
立法机构通过了新的税法。
B2 noun ˈbleɪzə

blazer

西装外套
Meaning
A coloured jacket worn by members of a club, team, or school as part of a uniform.
Example
He looked sharp in his navy blue blazer at the event.
他在活动中穿着海军蓝色的西装外套，看起来很时尚。
B2 noun /dɪˈstɪŋk.ʃən/

Distinction

优异; 卓越; 荣誉
Meaning
a difference or contrast between similar things; excellence that sets someone apart; honor or recognition
Example
She graduated with distinction, earning the highest honors in her class.
她以优异的成绩毕业，获得了班级最高荣誉。
B2 noun /ˈlænd.fɪl/

landfill

垃圾填埋场
Meaning
a site where waste material is buried under the ground
Example
The city built a new landfill to manage its growing waste problem.
这个城市建造了一个新的垃圾填埋场，以应对日益增长的废物问题。
B2 noun /ˈfræk.ʃən/

Fraction

分数; 部分
Meaning
a numerical quantity that is not a whole number; a small or tiny part of something
Example
Only a small fraction of the population voted in the local election.
只有一小部分人口在当地选举中投票。
B2 noun /ˌkɑn.trəˈdɪk.ʃən/

Contradiction

矛盾; 不一致
Meaning
a combination of statements, ideas, or features which are opposed to one another; inconsistency
Example
There was a clear contradiction between his words and his actions.
他的言辞与行动之间存在明显的矛盾。
B2 noun /ˈæməzɒn/

amazon

强大的女人
Meaning
A tall, strong, or powerful woman.
Example
She fought like an amazon in the competition.
她在比赛中像亚马逊女战士一样作战。
B2 adverb /mɪdst/

Midst

在中间; 在...之中
Meaning
in the middle of; among
Example
She stood in the midst of the crowd.
她站在人群中间。
B2 noun /ˈmɜːrdərər/

murderer

凶手
Meaning
a person who unlawfully kills another human being with intent
Example
The murderer was caught by the police within hours.
凶手在几个小时内被警方逮捕。
B2 noun /ɪnˈθuziæst/

enthusiast

爱好者
Meaning
a person who is very interested in a particular activity or subject
Example
He is a football enthusiast and watches every match.
他是一个足球爱好者，看每一场比赛。
B2 adverb /ˈfɔːrməli/

formally

正式地
Meaning
in a formal or official manner; according to established rules or conventions
Example
The agreement was formally signed by both parties.
该协议已由双方正式签署。
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 adjective /blænd/

bland

乏味
Meaning
lacking strong features, flavor, or character; dull or uninteresting
Example
The soup was too bland for my taste.
这汤对我的口味太乏味了。
B2 adjective /ˈpʌz.lɪŋ/

Puzzling

令人困惑的
Meaning
confusing; perplexing;
Example
The scientist found the results puzzling.
科学家发现的结果令人困惑。
B2 adjective /ˈʃɒkɪŋ/

shocking

令人震惊的
Meaning
causing surprise or disbelief; startling
Example
The news of the accident was shocking to everyone.
事故的消息令所有人震惊。
B2 noun rɪsk ˈfæktər

risk factor

风险因素
Meaning
Something that increases the likelihood of developing a disease or condition
Example
Water pollution is a significant risk factor for health.
水污染是健康的一个重要风险因素。
B2 noun ˈkæp.ɪ.təl.ɪ.zəm

capitalism

资本主义
Meaning
An economic system where trade, industry and production are privately owned and operated for profit.
Example
Capitalism encourages innovation and competition.
资本主义鼓励创新和竞争。
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 dɪˈstrækʃən

distraction

分心
Meaning
Something that prevents concentration or takes attention away from something else.
Example
Distraction during study time can hinder learning.
学习时的分心可能会阻碍学习。
B2 adjective /kənˈsɜːvətɪv/

conservative

保守的
Meaning
Favoring traditional views and values; resistant to change.
Example
He has conservative views on family and society.
他对家庭和社会持有保守的看法。
B2 noun /ˌvɪz.ɪˈbɪlɪti/

visibility

可见性
Meaning
The state of being able to see or be seen; exposure or prominence.
Example
Increased visibility on social media can help businesses grow.
在社交媒体上的可见性增加可以帮助企业成长。
B2 adjective /ˈlækɪŋ/

lacking

缺乏
Meaning
not having enough of something; missing
Example
His report was lacking in detail.
他的报告缺少细节。
B2 verb /əˈstaʊnd/

astound

使震惊
Meaning
to greatly surprise or amaze someone
Example
The magician's final trick astounded the audience.
魔术师的最后一个把戏使观众震惊。
B2 noun /ˈaʊtˌbreɪk/

outbreak

爆发
Meaning
a sudden start or occurrence of something unpleasant, like disease or violence
Example
There was an outbreak of flu in the city.
城市中爆发了流感。
B2 verb /skreɪp/

scrape

擦, 刮
Meaning
to remove or damage the surface of something by rubbing or scratching; to collect something by effort
Example
He scraped his knee while playing football.
他在踢足球时擦伤了膝盖。
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 verb/noun /ˈsɛnsər/

censor

审查
Meaning
to suppress or remove parts of books, films, or information considered offensive or harmful; a person who does this
Example
The government tried to censor the controversial film.
政府试图审查那部有争议的电影。
B2 verb /draʊn/

drown

溺水
Meaning
to die or cause to die by being submerged in and inhaling water
Example
He nearly drowned while swimming in the river.
他在河里游泳时差点淹死。
B2 adjective /ˈtrʌblsəm/

Troublesome

麻烦的; 问题的
Meaning
causing difficulty or annoyance; problematic
Example
The troublesome student disrupted the class again.
这个麻烦的学生又打断了课堂。
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 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 trænsˈfɔːr.mə.tɪv

transformative

变革性的
Meaning
Something that has a profound impact and creates something new.
Example
The new education system is highly transformative.
新的教育体系具有高度变革性。
B2 adjective /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntl/

fundamental

Meaning
forming a necessary base or core; of central importance
Example
Honesty is a fundamental principle of good leadership.
B2 verb /mɛnd/

mend

修补
Meaning
To repair something that is broken or damaged.
Example
She learned to mend her torn dress.
她学会了修补她撕破的裙子。
B2 noun /ˌnoʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃənz/

notifications

通知
Meaning
A notice or announcement, especially an official one.
Example
Turn off notifications to stay focused.
关闭通知以保持专注。
B2 noun /ˈsaɪrən/

siren

警报器
Meaning
A device that makes a loud prolonged sound as a signal or warning; in mythology, a creature that lures sailors with enchanting songs.
Example
The police car passed with its siren blaring.
警车经过时，警报器发出尖锐的声音。
B2 noun ˌɪn.tɪˈɡreɪ.ʃən

integration

整合。统一。
Meaning
The action or process of integrating; the process of combining or adding parts to make a unified whole.
Example
Integration of networks will improve global communication.
网络的整合将改善全球通信。
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊʃəbəl/

Sociable

社交的; 友好的; 外向的
Meaning
friendly and enjoys being with other people; outgoing
Example
She is very sociable and makes friends easily.
她很社交，容易交到朋友。
B2 verb /trɛk/

trek

Meaning
to go on a long, difficult journey, especially on foot
Example
They trekked across the mountains for three days.
B2 adjective /ʌnˈwaɪz/

unwise

不明智
Meaning
Showing poor judgment; not sensible or prudent.
Example
It would be unwise to invest all your money in one company.
把所有的钱都投入一家公司的做法不明智。
B2 noun /ˈsɛnsər/

sensor

幸福
Meaning
a device that detects or measures a physical property and records, indicates, or responds to it
Example
The motion sensor turned on the light automatically.
当她获得奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。
B2 adjective æmˈbɪɡ.ju.əs

ambiguous

模糊的
Meaning
Having more than one possible meaning; unclear or vague.
Example
His statement was too ambiguous to understand.
他的声明模糊不清，无法理解。
B2 noun /dɒk/

dock

码头
Meaning
a structure where ships are loaded, unloaded, or repaired
Example
The ship stayed at the dock for two days.
船只在码头停留了两天。
B2 noun məˈtæb.əl.ɪ.zəm

metabolism

代谢
Meaning
The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.
Example
Exercise boosts metabolism and burns calories.
锻炼能提高代谢并燃烧卡路里。
B2 noun /kroʊ/

Crow

乌鸦
Meaning
a large black bird known for its intelligence and harsh call
Example
The crow cawed loudly from the tree branch.
乌鸦从树枝上大声地叫。
B2 adjective /əbˈsɜːrd/

absurd

荒谬的, 不合理的
Meaning
wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate
Example
It is absurd to think that the earth is flat.
认为地球是平的，这太荒谬了。
B2 verb /ɪkˈsɛl/

excel

表现突出
Meaning
to be exceptionally good at or proficient in an activity or subject
Example
She always tries to excel in her studies.
她总是尽力在学习中表现突出。
B2 noun /ˈrest.ləs.nəs/

Restlessness

不安
Meaning
the inability to rest or relax as a result of anxiety or boredom
Example
His restlessness during the long meeting was obvious to everyone.
在长时间的会议中，他的不安对每个人都很明显。
B2 noun /ˈbætəlˌfiːld/

battlefield

战场
Meaning
a place where a battle is fought
Example
The battlefield was covered with the remnants of the fight.
战场上布满了战斗的残余。
B2 noun /prəˈfɪʃənsi/

proficiency

熟练
Meaning
Competency or skill; expertise.
Example
His proficiency in multiple languages is remarkable.
他在多种语言上的熟练度令人印象深刻。
B2 noun /ˈtiːmmeɪt/

teammate

队友
Meaning
a member of the same team
Example
He congratulated his teammate after scoring the goal.
他在进球后祝贺了他的队友。
B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.nər/

liner

Meaning
A large ship used for transporting people or goods regularly, or a material used as a lining inside something.
Example
The luxury liner docked at the port yesterday.
B2 verb /dɪˈfɜːr/

defer

推迟
Meaning
To postpone or delay; to yield to someone else's judgment or opinion.
Example
The meeting was deferred until next week.
会议推迟到下周。
B2 noun /ˌdek.ləˈreɪ.ʃən/

Declaration

声明; 宣告; 公告
Meaning
a formal or explicit statement or announcement; an official proclamation
Example
The president's declaration of independence marked a historic moment for the nation.
总统的独立宣言标志着国家历史性的时刻。
B2 verb /bɑːrk/

bark

吠叫
Meaning
to make a sharp sound like a dog; to speak angrily
Example
The dog barks at strangers.
狗对陌生人大叫。
B2 verb, noun /stɔːl/

stall

停下, 小摊
Meaning
to stop or cause to stop temporarily; a small shop or stand
Example
The car stalled on the way to the office.
车子在去办公室的路上停了下来。
B2 noun /ˌmɛθəˈdɑlədʒi/

methodology

方法论
Meaning
A system of methods used in a particular area of study or activity.
Example
The research was conducted using a new methodology.
这项研究是使用新方法论进行的。
B2 noun /kwest/

Quest

寻找; 探索
Meaning
a journey or search for something; an adventure to achieve a goal
Example
The knight embarked on a quest to find the legendary treasure.
骑士开始了一次寻找，以找到传说中的宝藏。
B2 noun kəˌlæbəˈreɪʃən

collaboration

合作
Meaning
The action of working with someone to produce or create something
Example
International collaboration is necessary to fight pollution.
国际合作是对抗污染所必需的。
B2 noun /hiːl/

Heel

脚跟
Meaning
the back part of the human foot below the ankle
Example
She wore shoes with high heels to the party.
她穿着高跟鞋去参加聚会。
B2 noun /prɪˈkɔː.ʃən/

Precaution

预防
Meaning
an action taken in advance to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening
Example
As a precaution, we should bring extra water on the hike.
作为预防措施，我们应该在徒步旅行中带上额外的水。
B2 verb /ɪmˈpoʊzd/

imposed

强加
Meaning
forced something to be accepted or put in place
Example
The government imposed new regulations on the industry.
政府对该行业实施了新规章。
B2 noun /ˈkæʃuː nʌts/

Cashew nuts

腰果
Meaning
kidney-shaped nuts from the cashew tree, commonly eaten as snacks or used in cooking
Example
Cashew nuts are often used in Indian sweets and curries.
腰果常用于印度的甜点和咖喱中。
B2 verb /ˈmɑːdərət/

moderate

调解
Meaning
to make less extreme or intense; to control or preside over
Example
She moderated the heated debate between the candidates.
她主持了候选人之间的激烈辩论。
B2 adjective /ˈklæsɪfaɪd/

classified

机密的；分类的
Meaning
arranged into categories; officially secret or restricted
Example
The report contains classified information and cannot be shared publicly.
这份报告包含机密信息。