B2 verb /dɪˈprɛs/

depress

压抑

Meaning

To make someone feel sad or without hope; to reduce the level or strength of something.

Example

The gloomy weather tends to depress people.

阴郁的天气常常使人感到抑郁。

B2 noun /ˈɡreɪv.jɑːrd/

Graveyard

墓地

Meaning

an area of land set aside for burial of the dead; a cemetery

Example

The old graveyard near the church dates back to the 18th century.

靠近教堂的老墓地可以追溯到18世纪。

B2 noun /træŋˈkwɪləti/

tranquility

宁静

Meaning

the quality or state of being calm and peaceful

Example

He enjoyed the tranquility of the countryside.

他享受着乡村的宁静。

B2 verb /nɒd/

nod

点头

Meaning

to move one's head down and up to show agreement or acknowledgment

Example

She nodded in agreement with the proposal.

她点头表示同意该提议。

B2 adjective /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/

neighboring

邻近的

Meaning

situated near or next to another place; adjacent or nearby.

Example

They visited a neighboring village for the festival.

他们去邻村参加节日活动。

B2 adjective /ˈpaʊərləs/

powerless

无力的

Meaning

without ability, influence, or strength

Example

She felt powerless against the unfair system.

她在不公平的系统面前感到无力。

B2 noun /ˈfrʌn.tɪər/

frontier

边界或新领域

Meaning

A new area of activity, knowledge, or development; the edge of knowledge or achievement.

Example

Robotic surgery is exploring a new frontier in medicine.

机器人手术正在医学领域探索新的前沿。

B2 verb /ˌkɒn.trəˈdɪkt/

contradict

反驳

Meaning

to say or show the opposite of something that has been said or believed

Example

His actions contradict his words.

他的行为与他的言辞相矛盾。

B2 adverb /əˈdɪʃənəli/

additionally

此外

Meaning

in addition to what has been said or done

Example

Additionally, we offer discounts for early bookings.

此外，我们为提前预订提供折扣。

B2 noun /ɪnˈtɒlərəns/

intolerance

不容忍

Meaning

unwillingness to accept or endure beliefs, behaviors, or conditions different from one's own

Example

The leader was criticized for his intolerance toward other religions.

领导人因对其他宗教的不容忍而受到批评。

B2 noun, verb /slænt/

slant

偏见观点

Meaning

A particular point of view; to slope or lean in a particular direction.

Example

The article had a political slant.

文章有政治倾向。

B2 noun /ɪˈkweɪʒən/

equation

方程

Meaning

a mathematical statement that shows the equality of two expressions

Example

He solved the equation to find the value of x.

他解出了方程，找到了x的值。

B2 adjective /ˈrek.ləs/

Reckless

鲁莽的; 冒失的; 危险的;

Meaning

acting without thinking about consequences; careless; dangerous;

Example

His reckless driving caused a serious accident.

他的鲁莽驾驶导致了严重的事故。

B2 noun /ˈaʊt.breɪk/

Out-break

爆发

Meaning

a sudden occurrence or eruption of something, especially disease or violence

Example

The outbreak of flu affected many students in the school.

流感的爆发影响了学校的许多学生。

B2 noun /ɪnˈtɜː.prə.tər/

Interpreter

口译员; 翻译员;

Meaning

a person who translates orally from one language into another; someone who explains meaning

Example

The international conference hired professional interpreters to translate speeches in real time.

国际会议聘请了专业口译员来实时翻译演讲。

B2 noun /ˈnæreɪtər/

narrator

叙述者

Meaning

A person who tells the story in a book, play, or film.

Example

The narrator guided the audience through the complex plot.

叙述者引导观众穿越复杂的情节。

B2 adverb /ˈfeɪθ.fəl.i/

Faithfully

忠诚地

Meaning

in a loyal and steadfast manner; with dedication

Example

She faithfully attended every meeting despite her busy schedule.

她忠实地参加了每一次会议，尽管她的日程非常紧张。

B2 verb /əbˈzɔːrb/

absorb

吸收

Meaning

to take in or soak up a liquid, energy, or information

Example

The sponge absorbed all the water.

海绵吸收了所有的水。

B2 verb /liːp/

leap

跳跃

Meaning

to jump high or far; to move quickly with large steps

Example

The cat leaped onto the table.

猫跳上了桌子。

B2 adjective /aɪˈrɒnɪk/

ironic

讽刺的，讽刺性的

Meaning

happening in the opposite way to what is expected, often amusing or sarcastic

Example

It is ironic that the fire station burned down.

消防站着火了，真讽刺。

B2 noun /ˌsɛlf rɪˈspɛkt/

self-respect

自尊

Meaning

A feeling of pride and confidence in oneself; self-worth.

Example

She refused to compromise her self-respect by accepting unfair treatment.

她拒绝通过接受不公平的待遇来妥协自己的自尊。

B2 noun /ˈspɔːrtsmən/

sportsman

运动员

Meaning

A person who is skilled in sports or enjoys participating in athletic activities.

Example

He is a true sportsman, always fair and respectful to his opponents.

他是一个真正的运动员，总是对对手公平和尊重。

B2 adjective /ˈʌpˌraɪt/

Upright

诚实且道德正确；垂直或挺立的姿势

Meaning

honest and morally correct; vertical or erect in position

Example

She is known for being an upright and honest businesswoman.

她以诚实和正直的商业女性而闻名。

B2 adjective /əˈdɪktɪd/

addicted

上瘾的

Meaning

Being unable to stop engaging in a particular activity or consuming a particular substance.

Example

Many people are addicted to social media.

许多人上瘾于社交媒体。

B2 noun /ˈdʒæn.ɪ.tər/

Janitor

清洁工, 看门人

Meaning

a person employed to clean and maintain a building; a caretaker

Example

The school janitor worked late every evening to ensure the classrooms were spotless.

学校的清洁工每天晚上都工作到很晚，以确保教室保持干净。

B2 noun, verb /ræmp/

ramp

坡道

Meaning

a sloping surface joining two different levels; as a verb, to increase or rise sharply

Example

The car drove up the ramp into the parking garage.

汽车驶上了停车场的坡道。

B2 noun /ˈroʊstɪd miːt/

Roasted meat

烤肉

Meaning

meat cooked by dry heat in an oven or over fire

Example

The roasted meat was perfectly seasoned and tender.

烤肉被完美地调味和变得嫩滑。

B2 noun /dɪˈfɛndər/

defender

防守者

Meaning

a person who protects someone or something from harm or attack

Example

The defender blocked the shot and saved the goal.

防守者挡住了射门并拯救了进球。

B2 noun /ˈtæk.tɪk/

Tactic

策略; 战术

Meaning

a plan or method for achieving something; a strategy used to accomplish a goal

Example

The coach used a new tactic to win the game.

教练使用了一种新的战术来赢得比赛。

B2 verb /ˈspɛsɪfaɪ/

specify

指定

Meaning

to state or describe something clearly and exactly

Example

Please specify the time and place of the meeting.

请明确指定会议的时间和地点。

B2 adjective /ˌɪn.trəˈdʌk.tər.i/

introductory

介绍性

Meaning

Serving as an introduction; preliminary or preparatory.

Example

The professor gave an introductory lecture on economics.

教授做了关于经济学的介绍性讲座。

B2 verb /rɪˈzuːm/

resume

重新开始

Meaning

to start again after a pause or interruption

Example

We will resume the meeting after lunch.

我们将在午餐后继续会议。

B2 verb /riːp/

reap

收获

Meaning

to cut or gather a crop; to receive as a consequence of actions

Example

Farmers reap wheat in the late summer.

农民在夏末收割小麦。

B2 noun /ˈhæb.ɪ.tæt/

habitat

栖息地

Meaning

The natural environment where an organism lives and meets its needs.

Example

The polar bear's natural habitat is the Arctic region.

北极熊的自然栖息地是北极地区。

B2 adjective /ˈpraɪs.ləs/

Priceless

无价的；极其宝贵的

Meaning

extremely valuable; invaluable; beyond price

Example

Her grandmother's antique jewelry is absolutely priceless.

她祖母的古董珠宝是绝对无价的。

B2 noun /ˈpʌŋk.tʃər/

Puncture

穿孔

Meaning

a small hole in a tire that causes air to escape

Example

I had to fix a puncture in my bicycle tire this morning.

今天早上我不得不修理我的自行车轮胎上的一个穿孔。

B2 noun /kəˈmiː.li.ən/

Chameleon

变色龙

Meaning

a lizard that can change color to match its surroundings

Example

The chameleon changed its color from green to brown.

变色龙将颜色从绿色变为棕色。

B2 noun, verb /bʌt/

butt

Meaning

to hit or push with the head or horns; the end part of something, especially a cigarette

Example

The goat butted the fence with its horns.

B2 verb /kəˈrɛspɒnd/

correspond

通信

Meaning

to communicate by exchanging letters or messages

Example

I correspond regularly with my old friends.

我与我的老朋友定期通信。

B2 noun /ˈɔːɡənɪzəm/

organism

有机体

Meaning

a living thing that has an organized structure and can grow and reproduce

Example

Every organism needs water to survive.

每个有机体都需要水才能生存。

B2 noun /ˈsteɪdiəm/

stadium

Meaning

a large structure with seating for sports, concerts, or other events

Example

Thousands of fans filled the stadium to watch the final match.

B2 noun /ˈsikwəns/

Sequence

序列

Meaning

a particular order in which related events, movements, or things follow each other; a set of related events, movements, or things that follow each other in a particular order

Example

The dance sequence was perfectly choreographed.

舞蹈序列被完美地编排。

B2 adjective /ˈkɒmp(ə)rəbl/

comparable

可比的

Meaning

Able to be likened to something else in size, amount, or quality.

Example

The two products are comparable in quality but differ in price.

这两种产品在质量上可比，但价格不同。

B2 noun ˌsɛlf.kənˈtrəʊl

self-control

自我控制

Meaning

The ability to control one's emotions, behavior, and desires in order to obtain some reward, or avoid some punishment, typically in the longer term.

Example

Self-control is important for maintaining a balanced life.

自我控制对保持平衡的生活很重要。

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 /ˈɪmɪnənt/

imminent

即将

Meaning

About to happen; likely to occur very soon.

Example

Dark clouds signaled that a storm was imminent.

乌云预示着暴风雨即将来临。

B2 adverb /prɪˈdɒmɪnəntli/

predominantly

主要

Meaning

mainly; for the most part

Example

The population in the city is predominantly young.

这个城市的人口主要是年轻人。

B2 verb /fɔɪl/

foil

挫败

Meaning

To prevent something (especially a plan) from succeeding.

Example

The police foiled the robbery attempt.

警方挫败了抢劫企图。

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 /ˈslɒp.i/

Sloppy

马虎的; 脏的; 不经心做的

Meaning

careless; messy; done without care or attention to detail

Example

His sloppy handwriting was difficult to read.

他的潦草字迹很难读。

B2 noun /ˈmɪn.ɪ.stri/

Ministry

部委

Meaning

A government department responsible for a particular area of public administration

Example

The Ministry of Education announced new policies for schools.

教育部宣布了新的学校政策。

B2 noun/adjective /ˌædəˈlɛsənt/

adolescent

青少年

Meaning

A young person in the process of developing from a child into an adult.

Example

Adolescents often experience rapid physical and emotional changes.

青少年常常经历快速的身体和情感变化。

B2 verb /ˈbraɪtən/

brighten

使明亮

Meaning

to make something lighter or more colorful; to improve mood or make happier

Example

A few kind words can brighten someone's day.

几句善意的话可以让人的一天变得明亮。

B2 noun ˈæmbɪəns

ambience

氛围

Meaning

The character and atmosphere of a place.

Example

The restaurant's ambience was relaxed and inviting, perfect for a casual dinner.

餐厅的氛围轻松而宜人，非常适合休闲晚餐。

B2 noun /ˈsʌ.plɪ.mənt/

Supplement

补充

Meaning

something that completes or adds to something else; a dietary product

Example

She takes vitamin supplements to maintain her health.

她服用维生素补充剂来保持她的健康。

B2 adjective ˈɡraʊndˌbreɪ.kɪŋ

groundbreaking

开创性

Meaning

Introducing new ideas or methods; innovative or pioneering.

Example

Groundbreaking advancements redefine innovation.

开创性进展重新定义创新。

B2 noun /ˈruːstər/

rooster

公鸡

Meaning

A male domestic chicken, especially one that crows.

Example

The rooster crowed at dawn, waking up the whole village.

公鸡在黎明时分打鸣，唤醒了整个村庄。

B2 noun /ˈjuː.sɪdʒ/

Usage

使用

Meaning

the action of using something; the way in which words are used in a language

Example

The dictionary explains the correct usage of difficult words.

词典解释了难词的正确用法。

B2 verb /ˈkɒnvɪkt/

convict

判决

Meaning

to find someone guilty of a crime in a court of law

Example

The court convicted him of theft.

法院判定他偷窃有罪。

B2 noun /ˈwɪlɪŋnəs/

willingness

意愿

Meaning

the quality of being prepared or ready to do something

Example

Her willingness to help others made her very popular.

她愿意帮助他人的态度使她变得非常受欢迎。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈiːkwəl/

Unequal

不平等; 不公正;

Meaning

not the same in quantity, size, or value; not fair or just

Example

The distribution of wealth is unequal in many countries.

财富的分配在许多国家是不平等的。

B2 noun /ˈskɒl.ər/

Scholar

学者；学术人员

Meaning

a person who has studied a subject for a long time and knows a lot about it; an academic

Example

The renowned scholar published several books on ancient history.

著名学者出版了几本关于古代历史的书籍。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈriːdəbl/

unreadable

难以辨认的

Meaning

not able to be read or understood clearly; illegible

Example

The doctor’s handwriting was completely unreadable.

医生的字迹完全难以辨认。

B2 adjective /kəmˈpæʃənət/

Compassionate

有同情心的; 富有同情心的

Meaning

feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others who are suffering

Example

The compassionate nurse took extra time to comfort the worried patients.

富有同情心的护士花时间安慰忧虑的病人。

B2 noun /ˌsuːpərˈvɪʒən/

supervision

监督

Meaning

the action or process of overseeing or managing something or someone

Example

The project was completed under the supervision of an experienced manager.

该项目在一位经验丰富的经理监督下完成。

B2 adjective /ˈlaɪ.ə.bəl/

Liable

负责的; 有义务的;

Meaning

legally responsible; accountable; obligated

Example

The company is liable for any damages caused by their defective products.

公司对因其有缺陷的产品造成的任何损害负责。

B2 noun /stɪŋk/

Stink

臭味; 恶臭

Meaning

a strong unpleasant smell; bad odor

Example

The garbage created a terrible stink in the kitchen.

垃圾在厨房里产生了可怕的臭味。

B2 verb /ˌoʊvərˈpeɪ/

overpay

支付过多

Meaning

To pay more than is necessary or reasonable.

Example

She realized she had overpaid for the concert tickets.

她意识到她为音乐会门票支付过多。

B2 noun

Patriot

爱国者

B2 adjective /ɪmˈper.ə.tɪv/

imperative

命令式

Meaning

Of vital importance; crucial; giving or expressing a command.

Example

It is imperative to address the climate crisis immediately.

必须立即解决气候危机。

B2 adverb /ˌæksɪˈdɛntəli/

accidentally

偶然地

Meaning

happening by chance or unexpectedly

Example

He accidentally dropped the glass.

他不小心把玻璃杯打翻了。

B2 noun /ˈbætʃələr/

Bachelor

单身汉; 拥有大学学位的人

Meaning

an unmarried man; a person who holds a first degree from a university

Example

He remained a bachelor all his life and earned a bachelor's degree in engineering.

他一生都保持单身，并获得了工程学位。

B2 noun ˈmaɪnd.set

mindset

思维方式

Meaning

The established set of attitudes held by someone.

Example

A growth mindset helps individuals embrace challenges.

成长型思维帮助个人接受挑战。

B2 adverb /ˈiːɡərli/

Eagerly

急切地; 怀着强烈的愿望

Meaning

with keen interest or enthusiasm; with great desire

Example

The children eagerly waited for the holiday to begin.

孩子们急切地等待假期的开始。

B2 noun /ˈæplɪkənt/

applicant

申请者

Meaning

a person who applies for something, such as a job or a position

Example

The applicant was interviewed for the position.

申请者已被面试以获取该职位。

B2 noun, verb /ˈblækmeɪl/

blackmail

敲诈

Meaning

the act of demanding money or advantage by threatening to reveal secrets; to force someone to act by using such threats

Example

He tried to blackmail her by threatening to reveal the documents.

他试图用威胁公布文件来敲诈她。

B2 adjective /ˈθʌroʊ/

thorough

彻底的, 详尽的

Meaning

complete with regard to every detail; not superficial or partial

Example

The report was thorough and well-researched.

报告很彻底且做了充分的研究。

B2 verb /rɪˈkruːt/

recruit

招募

Meaning

to enlist or hire people for a job, service, or membership

Example

The company is trying to recruit more software engineers.

这家公司正在努力招募更多的软件工程师。

B2 noun /ˈfræɡ.mənt/

Fragment

碎片; 片段;

Meaning

a small part broken or separated off something; an incomplete or isolated portion

Example

Archaeologists found fragments of ancient pottery buried in the soil.

考古学家在土壤中发现了古代陶器的碎片。

B2 adverb /prɪˈzjuːməbli/

presumably

可以推测

Meaning

used to convey that something is assumed to be true though not known for certain

Example

Presumably, he forgot to send the email.

可以推测，他忘记了发送邮件。

B2 noun /siːdʒ/

Sieze

围困

Meaning

a military operation to capture a place by surrounding it and cutting off supplies

Example

The siege of the castle lasted for three months.

城堡的围困持续了三个月。

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 noun /ˈɪnfənt/

infant

婴儿

Meaning

A very young child or baby.

Example

The infant was sleeping peacefully in the cradle.

婴儿在摇篮中安静地睡着。

B2 noun /rɪˈfjuː.zəl/

Refusal

拒绝; 拒绝接受

Meaning

the act of saying no to something or not accepting something

Example

His refusal to cooperate made the project more difficult.

他拒绝合作让项目变得更难。

B2 adjective /ˈstɪki/

sticky

粘的

Meaning

having the quality of adhering or clinging; difficult to remove or deal with

Example

The candy is too sticky to eat with your hands.

糖果太粘了，不能用手吃。

B2 noun /ˌsuːvəˈnɪər/

Souvenir

纪念品

Meaning

a thing that is kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event; a memento

Example

I bought a small souvenir from the gift shop.

我在礼品店买了一个小纪念品。

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 ˈlɛɡ.ə.si

legacy

遗产

Meaning

An amount of money or property left to someone in a will; something left or handed down by a predecessor.

Example

His contributions left a lasting legacy in the industry.

他的贡献在行业中留下了持久的遗产。

B2 noun /ˈkɒn.ʃəs.nəs/

consciousness

意识

Meaning

The state of being aware of and able to think about one's existence, sensations, thoughts, and surroundings.

Example

Meditation helps improve consciousness and clarity of thought.

冥想有助于提高意识和思维的清晰度。

B2 noun /ˈkɒk.roʊtʃ/

Cockroach

蟑螂

Meaning

a flat brown insect that is commonly found in kitchens and other warm places

Example

A cockroach ran across the kitchen floor quickly.

一只蟑螂迅速地跑过厨房的地板。

B2 noun /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/

proceeding

程序

Meaning

a course of action; often used for a legal process or event

Example

The court proceedings lasted for several hours.

法庭程序持续了几个小时。

B2 noun ˈmɒn.ɪ.tər.ɪŋ

monitoring

监控

Meaning

The action of observing and checking the progress or quality of something over a period of time.

Example

Monitoring ensures compliance with standards.

监控确保符合标准。

B2 noun ˈprɒs.pekt

prospect

前景

Meaning

The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring.

Example

The project's success holds great prospect for the economy.

项目的成功为经济带来了巨大前景。

B2 noun /ˈfæntəsi/

fantasy

幻想

Meaning

a creation of the imagination, especially something improbable or impossible

Example

She has a vivid fantasy about traveling to space.

她有一个关于太空旅行的生动幻想。

B2 noun /rek/

Wreck

破坏; 残骸;

Meaning

the destruction or disabling of a ship or vehicle; something that has been badly damaged or destroyed

Example

The car wreck blocked the highway for hours.

汽车事故封锁了高速公路好几个小时。

B2 adjective /ˌmænˈmeɪd/

manmade

人造的

Meaning

something created or built by humans rather than occurring naturally

Example

This lake is manmade, not natural.

这个湖是人造的，不是自然的。

B2 adjective ˈɪn.tɪ.ɡrəl

integral

必要的

Meaning

Necessary to make a complete whole; essential or fundamental.

Example

Exercise is an integral part of a healthy lifestyle.

锻炼是健康生活方式的重要组成部分。

B2 noun /fleʃ/

Flesh

肉

Meaning

the soft substance consisting of muscle and fat that is found between the skin and bones

Example

The doctor examined the wound to check if it had penetrated the flesh.

医生检查了伤口，看看它是否已经穿透了肉体

B2 noun /ˈbeɪ.zəl/

Basil

罗勒

Meaning

an aromatic herb with green leaves used in cooking, especially Italian cuisine

Example

The pasta sauce was flavored with fresh basil.

意大利面酱料中加入了新鲜的罗勒。

B2 adverb /ˈsʌbsɪkwəntli/

subsequently

随后

Meaning

at a later time; afterward

Example

He failed his exam and subsequently had to retake it.

他没有通过考试，随后不得不重考。

B2 noun ˌrɛzɪɡˈneɪʃən

resignation

辞职

Meaning

The acceptance of something undesirable but inevitable; giving up.

Example

Her resignation from the position was unexpected.

她辞去了职位，这是出乎意料的。

B2 noun /ˈsɒlɪtjuːd/

solitude

孤独

Meaning

The state or situation of being alone.

Example

Solitude can provide the opportunity for deep reflection.

孤独可以提供深刻反思的机会。

B2 verb/adjective /ɑːrˈtɪkjʊlət/

articulate

Meaning

to express thoughts or ideas clearly; having the ability to speak fluently and clearly

Example

She was able to articulate her ideas during the meeting.

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 adjective /æbˈnɔːr.məl/

abnormal

异常的

Meaning

deviating from what is normal or usual, typically in a way that is undesirable

Example

The doctor noticed an abnormal growth in the patient’s lung.

医生注意到病人肺部出现了异常的生长。

B2 verb /ˈsʌfəkeɪt/

suffocate

Meaning

to cause someone to die or have difficulty breathing by depriving them of air

Example

The child nearly suffocated when trapped in the locked room.

B2 verb ˈɪmplɪmentɪd

implemented

实施

Meaning

Put a decision or plan into effect; carried out or executed.

Example

The master plans were partially implemented.

主要计划已部分实施。

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 noun /ˈpaɪpˌlaɪn/

pipeline

管道

Meaning

a long tube through which liquids or gases are transported

Example

The company is building a new pipeline to transport natural gas.

该公司正在建造一条新的管道来运输天然气。

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 adjective /ˈvʌl.ɡər/

Vulgar

粗俗; 粗鲁; 不文雅;

Meaning

lacking sophistication or good taste; crude and offensive in language or behavior

Example

His vulgar language offended everyone at the dinner party.

他的粗俗语言冒犯了晚宴上的所有人。

B2 noun ˌvɛdʒɪˈteɪʃən

vegetation

植被

Meaning

Plants considered collectively, especially those found in a particular region.

Example

The forest was dense with a wide variety of vegetation.

森林中有着丰富的植被。

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 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 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 /ˈskɒlərʃɪp/

scholarship

奖学金

Meaning

an award or grant to support a student's education

Example

She received a scholarship to study abroad.

她获得了一项奖学金，以便出国留学。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈtɛnsɪv/

intensive

强化

Meaning

Involving a lot of effort, energy, or concentration in a short period of time.

Example

She attended an intensive English course before moving abroad.

她在出国之前参加了一个强化的英语课程。

B2 adjective /ˈpen.dɪŋ/

Pending

待定; 未决定; 进行中

Meaning

awaiting; not yet decided or settled; in the process of being completed

Example

The application is still pending approval.

申请仍在等待批准。

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 adverb /ˈstrɪktli/

strictly

严格

Meaning

in a way that follows rules or limits completely

Example

Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the building.

在大楼内吸烟是严格禁止的。

B2 adverb /ʌnˈkɒnʃəsli/

unconsciously

无意识地

Meaning

without being aware of one's actions or surroundings

Example

She unconsciously tapped her foot to the rhythm of the music.

她无意识地跟着音乐的节奏轻轻跺脚。