B2 noun /dɪˈtɜːrdʒənt/

detergent

洗涤剂

Meaning

a substance used for cleaning, especially for washing clothes and dishes

Example

She bought a new brand of detergent for laundry.

她为洗衣服买了一个新的洗涤剂品牌。

B2 adjective /ˈhjuː.mər.əs/

Humorous

幽默的; 好笑的; 引起笑声的;

Meaning

funny; amusing; causing laughter;

Example

His humorous stories always make everyone laugh.

他的幽默故事总是让每个人都笑。

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 /leɪm/

Lame

跛; 残疾

Meaning

unable to walk normally because of an injury or illness affecting the leg or foot; weak and unconvincing

Example

The injured horse was lame and couldn't walk properly.

受伤的马跛行，不能正常行走。

B2 adjective /beər/

Bare

裸; 未覆盖; 空; 最少

Meaning

naked; uncovered; empty; minimal

Example

The bare walls of the room needed some decoration.

房间的光秃秃的墙壁需要一些装饰。

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 adjective kəˈləʊ.ni.əl

colonial

殖民的

Meaning

Relating to or characteristic of a colony or colonialism, especially involving the control of one country by another.

Example

Colonial rule suppressed local governance.

殖民统治压制了当地的政府。

B2 noun /məˌnɪp.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/

manipulation

操控

Meaning

The action of manipulating someone or something in a skillful manner; handling or controlling in a subtle, unfair, or unscrupulous way.

Example

Media manipulation influences public opinion.

媒体操控影响公共舆论。

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 verb /ˈkɪdnæp/

kidnap

绑架

Meaning

to take someone away illegally by force

Example

The criminals kidnapped the wealthy businessman.

罪犯绑架了富有的商人。

B2 noun ˈfrʌn.tɪərz

frontiers

边界

Meaning

The extreme limit of settled land beyond which lies wilderness; the limits of knowledge or achievement in a particular field.

Example

The project pushes the frontiers of space exploration.

这个项目推动了太空探索的边界。

Meaning

To grow or develop in a healthy or successful way.

Example

Her business began to flourish after she introduced online sales.

B2 noun /ˈɡloʊbəl əˈwɛrnɪs/

global awareness

全球意识

Meaning

Worldwide consciousness and understanding of important issues that affect people globally, leading to informed action and policy changes.

Example

Global awareness of climate change is essential for policy changes.

全球气候变化意识对政策变化至关重要。

B2 verb /drɪft/

drift

漂移

Meaning

to move slowly, especially by air or water currents

Example

The boat began to drift away from the shore.

船开始从岸边漂移。

B2 noun /biːk/

Beak

鸟嘴

Meaning

the hard pointed part of a bird's mouth

Example

The eagle has a sharp beak for tearing meat.

鹰有一个锋利的鸟嘴来撕裂肉。

B2 noun ˈnætʃərəl ˈhæbɪtæt

Natural Habitat

自然栖息地

Meaning

The natural environment where organisms live and fulfill their life needs.

Example

Protecting the natural habitat is crucial for butterflies.

保护自然栖息地对蝴蝶至关重要。

B2 adjective /ɪˈrɛləvənt/

Irrelevant

不相关的

Meaning

not connected with or relevant to something; having no bearing on the matter

Example

Your past mistakes are irrelevant to this discussion.

你过去的错误与这个讨论无关。

B2 verb /ɪnˈvɪʒən/

envision

想象

Meaning

to imagine or picture something in the future; to visualize a possibility or goal

Example

She envisions a world where everyone has equal access to education.

她设想了一个每个人都能平等接受教育的世界。

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 /kənˈstreɪnt/

constraint

限制

Meaning

a limitation or restriction

Example

Time is the biggest constraint in completing the project.

时间是完成项目的最大限制。

B2 noun /ˈænsestər/

Ancestor

祖先

Meaning

a person, typically one more remote than a grandparent, from whom one is descended

Example

She researched her family tree to learn about her ancestors.

她研究了家谱，了解她的祖先。

B2 verb /ʃrʌɡ/

shrug

耸肩

Meaning

To raise and lower the shoulders to express uncertainty or indifference.

Example

He shrugged when asked about the missing file.

他在被问到关于丢失文件的事时耸了耸肩。

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 adverb /ˈlaɪtli/

lightly

轻轻地

Meaning

gently or with little force or weight

Example

She touched the baby’s hand lightly.

她轻轻地触摸了宝宝的手。

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 /ˈfɔːrmjələ/

formula

公式

Meaning

a fixed method for doing something; a mathematical or chemical rule expressed in symbols

Example

The scientist discovered a new formula for the medicine.

科学家发现了一种新的药物公式。

B2 noun ˈtreɪd.ɒf

trade-off

权衡

Meaning

A situation where accepting one advantage means giving up another benefit.

Example

There is always a trade-off between price and quality.

价格与质量之间总是有一个权衡。

B2 adjective /ˈɡɪf.tɪd/

Gifted

天赋的; 才华横溢的

Meaning

having exceptional talent or ability; talented;

Example

She is a gifted musician who plays multiple instruments.

她是一位天赋异禀的音乐家，能演奏多种乐器。

B2 verb /ˌriːprəˈdjuːs/

reproduce

再生产, 繁殖

Meaning

To make a copy of something; to generate offspring.

Example

Many animals reproduce rapidly in favorable conditions.

许多动物在有利的条件下快速繁殖。

B2 noun /frɔːd/

Fraud

欺诈

Meaning

wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain

Example

The company was investigated for credit card fraud and money laundering.

公司因信用卡欺诈和洗钱被调查。

B2 verb /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz/

specialize

专攻

Meaning

to focus on a particular subject or activity and become an expert in it

Example

He decided to specialize in cardiology.

他决定专攻心脏病学。

B2 adjective /əˈpiː.lɪŋ/

Appealing

吸引人的; 有趣的; 令人愉快的

Meaning

attractive; interesting; pleasing

Example

The colorful garden looks very appealing to visitors.

五颜六色的花园对游客非常吸引人。

B2 noun /ˈkʌmbæk/

comeback

东山再起

Meaning

A return to a former status or success after a period of decline.

Example

The singer made a remarkable comeback after years of silence.

歌手在沉默多年后取得了显著的东山再起。

B2 verb /ˈtaɪtən/

Tighten

拧紧

Meaning

to make something more secure or less loose

Example

He tightened the screws to secure the shelf.

他拧紧了螺丝以固定架子。

B2 noun /ˈplæn.tɪn/

Plantain

大蕉

Meaning

a large green banana-like fruit that is usually cooked before eating

Example

Plantain can be fried, boiled, or baked and is a staple food in many tropical countries.

大蕉可以油炸、煮沸或烘烤，是许多热带国家的主食。

B2 noun /ˈpaɪ.rət/

Pirate

海盗

Meaning

a person who attacks and robs ships at sea; someone who uses or reproduces copyrighted material illegally

Example

The pirate ship was spotted near the coast.

海盗船在海岸附近被发现。

B2 noun /ˌspɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

specification

规格

Meaning

a detailed description or assessment of something

Example

The product specification includes all the necessary details.

产品规格包括所有必要的细节。

B2 noun /ˈaʊtˌfɪt/

outfit

服装

Meaning

A set of clothes worn together, often for a particular occasion.

Example

She wore a beautiful outfit to the party.

她穿了一套漂亮的服装去参加派对。

B2 adjective /fəˈbɪd.ən/

Forbidden

禁止的; 非法的

Meaning

not allowed; prohibited; banned

Example

Smoking is strictly forbidden in this building.

在这座建筑物内，吸烟是严格禁止的。

B2 adverb /ˈsoʊlli/

solely

仅仅

Meaning

only; not involving anyone or anything else

Example

He is solely responsible for the decision.

他完全对这个决定负责。

B2 verb /ɪkˈsiːd/

exceed

超越

Meaning

to go beyond a limit or expectation

Example

The athlete exceeded everyone's expectations by winning the gold medal.

运动员通过赢得金牌超越了每个人的期望。

B2 noun /ˈdrʌm.stɪk/

Drumstick

莫林加荚

Meaning

long green pod vegetable from moringa tree; nutritious vegetable used in curries

Example

The drumstick adds a unique flavor to the traditional fish curry.

鼓槌为传统鱼咖喱增添了独特的风味。

B2 adjective /əˈbjuːsɪv/

abusive

侮辱性的 / 造成身体或口头伤害

Meaning

extremely offensive or insulting; involving physical or verbal harm

Example

She left her job because of her abusive boss.

她因为她那位虐待的老板而离开了工作。

B2 noun ˈɛmpəθi

empathy

同理心

Meaning

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.

Example

Empathy helps students connect with society.

同理心帮助学生与社会建立联系。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈvɪz.ə.bəl/

Invisible

看不见的

Meaning

unable to be seen; not visible to the eye

Example

The bacteria are invisible without a microscope.

细菌在没有显微镜的情况下看不见。

B2 noun /vaɪn/

vine

藤蔓

Meaning

a climbing or trailing plant with long stems; a plant that produces grapes

Example

The vine climbed up the wall and covered it with green leaves.

藤蔓爬上了墙，覆盖了绿色的叶子。

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 verb /kənˈstrʌkt/

construct

建造

Meaning

to build or form something by putting parts together

Example

They plan to construct a new bridge over the river.

他们计划在河上建一座新桥。

B2 noun, adjective /prɪˈmɪər/ or /ˈpriːmiər/

premier

总理 / 主要

Meaning

the head of government in some countries; first in importance or rank

Example

The French premier addressed the nation.

法国总理向全国发表了讲话。

B2 adjective /əˈtʃiːvəbl/

achievable

可实现的

Meaning

Able to be brought about or reached successfully.

Example

Start with achievable steps to stay motivated.

从可实现的步骤开始，以保持动力。

B2 adjective /ˈɒnɡəʊɪŋ/

ongoing

进行中

Meaning

continuing; still in progress

Example

The ongoing project will finish next month.

进行中的项目将在下个月完成。

B2 adjective /dɪˈskriːt/

discreet

谨慎的

Meaning

careful and prudent in one's speech or actions, especially to keep something confidential or avoid embarrassment

Example

She was discreet about the details of their conversation.

她对他们谈话的细节非常谨慎。

B2 noun /ˈet.ɪ.kət/

Etiquette

礼仪

Meaning

the customary code of polite behavior in society or among members of a particular profession

Example

Proper etiquette requires standing when a lady enters the room.

适当的礼仪要求在女士进入房间时起立。

B2 noun /prɪˈskrɪpʃən/

prescription

处方

Meaning

A written order from a doctor for the preparation and administration of a medicine; also, a recommendation or authoritative rule.

Example

The doctor gave her a prescription for antibiotics.

医生给她开了抗生素的处方。

B2 adjective/noun ˌdem.əˈɡræf.ɪk

demographic

人口统计学的

Meaning

Relating to the structure of populations; statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it.

Example

The company analyzes demographic trends before launching a product.

公司在推出产品之前会分析人口统计学趋势。

B2 noun /θɛft/

theft

偷竊

Meaning

the action or crime of stealing

Example

The theft of his wallet was reported to the police.

他的錢包被報告給警方。

B2 adjective /ˈdespərət/

Desperate

绝望

Meaning

reckless; extremely urgent; critical

Example

The situation became desperate as water supplies ran out.

当水源耗尽时，情况变得绝望。

B2 noun /rɪˈsiː.vər/

Receiver

接收器

Meaning

a person or thing that receives something; the part of a telephone containing the earpiece and mouthpiece

Example

She picked up the receiver to answer the phone call.

她拿起听筒接听电话。

B2 noun /ˈdʒʊəri/

jury

陪审团

Meaning

a group of people sworn to give a verdict in a legal case based on the evidence

Example

The jury found him guilty of the crime.

陪审团裁定他犯有罪行。

B2 adjective ɔːrˈɡæn.ɪk

organic

有机的

Meaning

Produced or involving production without the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or other artificial agents.

Example

Organic farming improves soil health and reduces pollution.

有机农业改善土壤健康并减少污染。

B2 verb /rɪˈstrɪkt/

restrict

限制

Meaning

To limit the size, amount, or range of something.

Example

The government decided to restrict the use of plastic bags.

政府决定限制塑料袋的使用。

B2 noun /stɑːr fɪʃ/

Star fish

海星

Meaning

a marine echinoderm with five or more radiating arms, typically found on the sea floor

Example

The starfish slowly moved across the ocean floor searching for food.

海星缓慢地在海底移动，寻找食物。

B2 noun /hʊd/

Hood

蛇头罩

Meaning

the expandable neck region of certain snakes like cobras; a covering for the head

Example

The cobra spread its hood when it felt threatened.

眼镜蛇在感到威胁时展开了它的帽子。

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 noun /ˈɔr.fən.ɪʒ/

Orphanage

孤儿院

Meaning

an institution for the care and education of children who have lost their parents

Example

The charity built a new orphanage for homeless children.

慈善机构为无家可归的孩子建了一个新孤儿院。

B2 adjective /ɪˈmædʒ.ɪ.nər.i/

Imaginary

想象的; 虚构的; 不现实的

Meaning

existing only in imagination; not real; fictional

Example

The child had an imaginary friend who she talked to every day.

那个孩子有一个想象的朋友，每天和他说话。

B2 noun /ˈen.tə.praɪz/

Enterprise

企业，特别是一个大胆或复杂的项目

Meaning

a project or undertaking, especially a bold or complex one

Example

The space exploration enterprise required years of planning and preparation.

太空探索企业需要多年的规划和准备。

B2 noun /ɑːks/

Ox

牛

Meaning

a large strong animal used for pulling heavy loads or plowing fields

Example

The farmer used an ox to plow the field.

农民用牛耕地。

B2 noun /ˈlaɪnˌʌp/

lineup

阵容

Meaning

a group of people or things arranged in a sequence

Example

The event featured a star-studded lineup of musicians.

这个活动展示了一个明星云集的阵容。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈfɔːrmətɪv/

Informative

有教育意义的

Meaning

giving or providing useful information; educational; instructive

Example

The documentary was very informative and educational.

这部纪录片信息量很大，具有教育意义。

B2 noun /ˈfæbrɪk/

fabric

布料

Meaning

Cloth or material produced by weaving or knitting fibers.

Example

The tailor used silk fabric to make the dress.

裁缝用丝绸布料做了这件衣服。

B2 adjective /prəˈnaʊnst/

pronounced

明显的

Meaning

very noticeable or strongly marked

Example

There is a pronounced difference between the two styles.

这两种风格之间有明显的区别。

B2 adjective /ˈtɒksɪk/

Toxic

有毒的; 有害的或令人不悦的

Meaning

poisonous; very harmful or unpleasant

Example

The factory released toxic chemicals into the river.

工厂将有毒化学品排放到河里。

B2 noun /den/

Den

洞穴；舒适的房间；非法活动的场所

Meaning

a wild animal's lair or home; a small, comfortable room; a place for illegal activities

Example

The fox disappeared into its den when it sensed danger approaching.

狐狸在感到危险接近时消失在它的洞穴里。

B2 noun /ˈwʊd.pek.ər/

Woodpecker

啄木鸟

Meaning

a bird that pecks at tree bark to find insects and create nesting holes

Example

The woodpecker hammered against the oak tree.

啄木鸟敲击橡树。

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 adverb /rɪˈlʌk.tənt.li/

Reluctantly

不情愿地

Meaning

in an unwilling manner; with hesitation or resistance

Example

She reluctantly agreed to help with the project.

她不情愿地同意帮助这个项目。

B2 noun /jel/

Yell

叫喊; 尖叫; 哭喊

Meaning

a loud, sharp cry of pain, surprise, or delight; to shout loudly

Example

He let out a yell when he saw the spider.

他看到蜘蛛时发出了尖叫。

B2 adjective /əˈsɪdɪk/

acidic

酸性的

Meaning

containing acid; having a sour taste; sharp or biting in tone

Example

The lemon has an acidic taste that makes your mouth pucker.

柠檬的味道很酸。

B2 verb /ɪˈmɪt/

emit

发射

Meaning

to send out something such as light, heat, sound, or gas

Example

The factory emits smoke into the atmosphere.

工厂将烟雾排放到大气中。

B2 adjective /ˈskɪni/

Skinny

瘦的; 皮包骨的; 骨瘦如柴

Meaning

very thin; having little flesh or fat on the body

Example

The skinny cat looked like it hadn't eaten for days.

那只瘦猫看起来像是几天没吃东西了。

B2 adverb /ˈpʌŋk.tʃu.əl.i/

Punctually

准时

Meaning

at the exact time arranged; on time; not late

Example

She always arrives punctually for meetings.

她总是准时到达会议。

B2 adjective /ɪˈmens/

Immense

巨大的; 庞大的; 无限大的

Meaning

extremely large or great; huge

Example

The immense mountain range stretched across the horizon.

那座巨大的山脉横跨了地平线。

B2 noun /ˈpes.ə.mɪst/

Pessimist

悲观主义者

Meaning

a person who tends to see the worst aspect of things or believes that the worst will happen; someone who lacks hope or confidence in the future

Example

Being a pessimist, he always expected the worst outcome.

作为一个悲观主义者，他总是预期最坏的结果。

B2 adjective /kəmˈpʌlsəri/

compulsory

强制性

Meaning

Required by law or a rule; obligatory.

Example

Wearing seat belts is compulsory in most countries.

在大多数国家，佩戴安全带是强制性的。

B2 noun /ˈboʊlər/

bowler

投球员

Meaning

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

Example

The bowler took three wickets in the first over.

投球员在第一轮中拿下了三个wicket。

B2 noun ˈwɜːrkˌləʊd

workload

工作量

Meaning

The amount of work to be done by someone or something.

Example

His workload has increased dramatically in the past month.

他的工作量在上个月急剧增加。

B2 adjective /ˈsɪnɪstər/

sinister

邪恶的

Meaning

Giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen.

Example

The abandoned house had a sinister atmosphere.

那座废弃的房子有着邪恶的氛围。

B2 noun /dɛk/

deck

甲板 / 平台

Meaning

A flat surface or platform, often on a ship or building.

Example

We enjoyed the sunset from the upper deck of the ferry.

我们从渡船的上层甲板上欣赏日落。

B2 noun /ˈklʌstər/

cluster

串

Meaning

a group of similar things or people positioned close together

Example

The grapes grew in a tight cluster.

葡萄在一个紧密的串中生长。

B2 noun /ˈbækdrɒp/

backdrop

背景

Meaning

a painted cloth or other structure used behind a stage

Example

The backdrop for the play was a beautiful mountain scene.

戏剧的背景是一幅美丽的山景。

B2 noun /ˈfrɪkʃən/

friction

摩擦

Meaning

the resistance that one surface or object encounters when moving over another; conflict or tension between people or groups

Example

There was friction between the two departments over resource allocation.

在资源分配问题上，两个部门之间有摩擦。

B2 noun /ˈtraɪ.əl/

Trial

审判; 测试

Meaning

a formal examination of evidence in a court; a test of performance or quality

Example

The murder trial lasted for three weeks in the county courthouse.

谋杀审判在县法院持续了三周。

B2 noun /reɪdʒ/

rage

愤怒

Meaning

intense anger or fury

Example

She shouted in a fit of rage after hearing the news.

她听到消息后在愤怒中大喊。

B2 noun /əkˈsɛsəri/

accessory

配件；协助犯罪的人

Meaning

a thing which can be added to something else to make it more useful, versatile, or attractive; a person who assists in committing a crime

Example

She bought some stylish accessories for her new phone.

她为她的新手机买了一些时尚配件。

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。

B2 verb /ɪˈlɪmɪneɪt/

eliminate

消除

Meaning

To completely remove or get rid of something.

Example

Eliminate time-wasting habits.

消除浪费时间的习惯。

B2 adjective /ˈsoʊlər/

solar

太阳的

Meaning

Relating to or determined by the sun

Example

The house is powered by solar energy.

这座房子由太阳能驱动。

B2 noun /ˈtʃæpəl/

chapel

小教堂

Meaning

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

Example

The couple got married in a small countryside chapel.

这对夫妇在一个小教堂里结婚。

B2 adjective 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 noun /fiːst/

Feast

盛宴; 宴会

Meaning

a large meal, typically one in celebration of something; an annual religious celebration

Example

The wedding feast included traditional dishes from both families' cultures.

婚礼盛宴包括了来自双方家庭文化的传统菜肴。

B2 noun /ˈɡɑː.mənt/

garment

衣物

Meaning

An item of clothing.

Example

She bought a new garment for the party.

她为派对买了件新衣物。

B2 adjective; past participle /ˈɒnəd/

honoured

感到荣幸的

Meaning

treated with respect or distinction; feeling proud and privileged

Example

She felt deeply honoured to receive the award.

她因获得这个奖项而感到非常荣幸。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈriːzənəbəl/

unreasonable

不合理的

Meaning

not guided by reason or fairness; excessive or extreme beyond what is acceptable

Example

The manager made an unreasonable demand that no one could realistically meet.

经理提出了一个不合理的要求。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈbiːtən/

Unbeaten

不败的; 未被击败的

Meaning

not defeated; having never lost; undefeated

Example

The team remains unbeaten this season.

这个团队本赛季保持不败。

B2 verb /dwel/

dwell

居住

Meaning

to live in a place; to think about something for a long time

Example

They dwell in a small cottage by the lake.

他们住在湖边的一座小屋里。

B2 adverb /ɪkˈskluːsɪvli/

exclusively

专门

Meaning

only; not shared with others

Example

This service is available exclusively to premium members.

此服务仅限于高级会员。

B2 noun (plural) /skræps/

scraps

剩菜

Meaning

Small pieces left over from something; also small fights or quarrels.

Example

The dog ate the scraps from the table.

狗吃了桌子上的剩菜。

B2 noun pəˈluː.tənts

pollutants

污染物

Meaning

A substance that pollutes or contaminates the environment.

Example

Pollutants contribute to environmental degradation.

污染物会导致环境退化。

B2 noun /ˈtreɪ.tər/

Traitor

叛徒

Meaning

a person who betrays someone or something, such as a friend, cause, or principle

Example

The spy was branded a traitor to his country after being caught.

间谍在被捕后被贴上了叛国者的标签。

B2 noun /ˈrɛnəˌsɑːns/

renaissance

文艺复兴

Meaning

a revival of art, culture, or learning; a period of renewed interest and growth

Example

The city experienced a cultural renaissance during the 1990s.

这座城市在1990年代经历了文化复兴。

B2 noun /ˈvel.vɪt/

Velvet

天鹅绒

Meaning

a soft, luxurious fabric with a thick, short pile on one side

Example

The royal curtains were made of rich red velvet.

皇家窗帘是用富有的红色天鹅绒做的。

B2 adverb /ˈpraɪ.vət.li/

Privately

私下; 保密地

Meaning

in a private manner; without others present; confidentially

Example

She spoke to him privately about the matter.

她私下里和他谈论了这个问题。

B2 adjective /ˈlʌvəbl̩/

loveable

幸福

Meaning

easy to love; endearing or charming

Example

The puppy was so loveable that everyone wanted to hold it.

当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。

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 /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。