B2 noun /dɪsˈkloʊʒər/

disclosure

披露

Meaning

the action of making something known or public

Example

The disclosure of the company's financial status was delayed.

公司财务状况的披露被延迟了。

B2 noun /ˈkɒn.flɪkt ˌrez.əˈluː.ʃən/

conflict resolution

冲突解决

Meaning

The process of finding peaceful solutions to disputes or disagreements between parties.

Example

Conflict resolution is vital for global peace.

冲突解决对于全球和平至关重要。

B2 noun /ˈrækɪt/

racket

球拍 / 喧闹

Meaning

A piece of equipment used to hit the ball in sports like tennis or badminton; also a loud noise or an illegal scheme.

Example

He bought a new tennis racket for the match.

他为比赛买了一把新网球拍。

B2 adjective /ˌʌn.əkˈsep.tə.bəl/

Unacceptable

不可接受

Meaning

not satisfactory or allowable; not acceptable

Example

The quality of work was completely unacceptable.

工作质量完全不可接受。

B2 noun /ˈkɜːr.tə.si/

Courtesy

礼貌; 客气;

Meaning

the showing of politeness in one's attitude and behavior toward others; a polite gesture or remark

Example

He showed great courtesy by holding the door open for elderly people.

他通过为老年人打开门来表现出极大的礼貌。

B2 noun /ˈhɑːrvɪst/

harvest

收获

Meaning

the process or period of gathering crops

Example

Farmers are busy during the rice harvest season.

农民在稻谷收获季节非常忙碌。

B2 verb /ˈtɜːrmɪˌneɪt/

terminate

终止

Meaning

to bring something to an end or to stop something from continuing

Example

The company decided to terminate his contract.

公司决定终止他的合同。

B2 adjective /hɪˈroʊɪk/

heroic

英勇的

Meaning

showing great bravery or courage; relating to a hero or heroes

Example

The firefighter made a heroic effort to save the child.

消防员英勇地努力拯救了那个孩子。

B2 noun /əˌveɪləˈbɪləti/

availability

可用性

Meaning

the state of being able to be used or obtained

Example

The availability of clean water is crucial for health.

清洁水的可用性对健康至关重要。

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 noun /ˈrɛzərvwɑːr/

reservoir

水库

Meaning

A large natural or artificial lake used as a source of water supply.

Example

The city built a new reservoir to ensure enough drinking water for its residents.

这座城市建造了一个新的水库，以确保为居民提供足够的饮用水。

B2 noun /ˈkreɪ.dəl/

Cradle

摇篮

Meaning

a small bed for a baby, especially one that rocks from side to side

Example

The baby sleeps peacefully in the cradle.

婴儿在摇篮里安静地睡觉。

B2 adjective /trænˈspærənt/

Transparent

透明的

Meaning

allowing light to pass through; clear and obvious; honest and open

Example

The company maintains transparent business practices.

公司保持透明的商业实践。

B2 adjective /ˈfɪr.fəl/

fearful

害怕的

Meaning

feeling afraid or showing fear

Example

She was fearful of walking alone at night.

她害怕夜晚独自走路。

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 noun, adjective /ˈkɒrəl/

coral

珊瑚

Meaning

a hard, rock-like marine organism formed by tiny sea animals; a pinkish-orange color resembling coral

Example

The coral in the reef provides shelter for many sea creatures.

珊瑚礁中的珊瑚为许多海洋生物提供庇护。

B2 noun ˌjuːtɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən

utilization

利用

Meaning

The action of making practical and effective use of something.

Example

Increased plastic utilization calls for better waste management.

塑料的使用增加要求更好的废物管理。

B2 noun /kraɪˈtɪəriən/

criterion

标准

Meaning

A standard or rule used to make a judgment or decision.

Example

Honesty is an important criterion for this job.

诚实是这份工作的一个重要标准。

B2 noun /ˌrep.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən/

Repetition

重复

Meaning

the action of repeating something that has already been said or written

Example

Constant repetition helps students memorize vocabulary effectively.

持续的重复帮助学生有效地记忆词汇。

B2 noun /ˈsʌm.ɪt/

summit

高峰会议

Meaning

A high-level meeting between leaders, especially of governments; a conference.

Example

The summit addressed pressing global issues.

高峰会议讨论了紧迫的全球问题。

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 adverb /kənˈvɜːrsli/

conversely

相反地

Meaning

in an opposite or contrary manner

Example

He is rich, conversely, his brother struggles financially.

他很富有，相反地，他的兄弟在经济上挣扎。

B2 noun /liːɡ/

league

联赛

Meaning

An association of people or groups united for a common purpose; also a unit of distance (old use).

Example

Several clubs formed a league to promote sportsmanship.

几个俱乐部组成了一个联盟，以促进体育精神。

B2 noun /heɪ/

hay

干草

Meaning

grass that has been cut, dried, and stored for use as animal feed

Example

The cows were eating hay in the barn.

牛在谷仓里吃干草。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈskɪld/

Unskilled

无技能的; 无技术的工人

Meaning

lacking technical training or ability; not requiring special skills

Example

Many unskilled workers are looking for training opportunities.

许多没有技能的工人正在寻找培训机会。

B2 verb /dɪˈvoʊt/

devote

奉献

Meaning

to give time, effort, or resources to something

Example

She devotes much of her time to helping the poor.

她把大部分时间都奉献给了帮助穷人。

B2 adjective /ˌmʌltɪˈlɪŋɡwəl/

multilingual

多语种

Meaning

Able to speak or written in several languages.

Example

She grew up in a multilingual household.

她在一个多语言的家庭中长大。

B2 adjective /dɛns/

dense

密集的

Meaning

Closely compacted in substance; having parts crowded together.

Example

The forest was so dense that little sunlight reached the ground.

森林是如此密集，以至于只有很少的阳光照射到地面。

B2 adjective /dɪˈbeɪtəbl̩/

debatable

有争议的

Meaning

open to discussion or doubt; not certain

Example

It is debatable whether the policy will work.

是否政策有效是有争议的。

B2 adjective /ænˈdʒelɪk/

angelic

天使般的

Meaning

Like or characteristic of an angel; pure, kind, or innocent.

Example

The child had an angelic smile.

那个孩子有一个天使般的微笑。

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。

B2 noun /ˈhɔːr.ər/

Horror

恐怖; 强烈的恐惧感; 厌恶

Meaning

an intense feeling of fear, shock, or disgust; something that causes such feelings

Example

The survivors described the horror of the earthquake that destroyed their entire village.

幸存者描述了地震的恐怖，地震摧毁了他们整个村庄。

B2 noun /tʃʌŋk/

chunk

块 / 大块

Meaning

a thick or solid piece of something

Example

She cut the cake into large chunks.

她把蛋糕切成大块。

B2 adjective /ˈwʌrisəm/

Worrisome

令人担忧的; 令人不安的

Meaning

causing anxiety or concern; troubling

Example

The student's declining grades were worrisome to his parents.

学生的成绩下降让他的父母感到担忧。

B2 noun bækˈtɪə.ri.ə

bacteria

细菌

Meaning

A member of a large group of unicellular microorganisms which have cell walls but lack organelles and an organized nucleus.

Example

Specialized bacteria aid in waste decomposition.

专门的细菌有助于废物分解。

B2 noun ɪˈlɪtərəsi

illiteracy

文盲

Meaning

The inability to read and write; lack of education or knowledge in a particular area.

Example

Illiteracy often leads to poverty and unemployment.

文盲常常导致贫困和失业。

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 verb /ɪmˈpaʊər/

empower

Meaning

To give someone the power or authority to do something; to make someone stronger or more confident.

Example

Education can empower people to improve their lives.

B2 noun ɪnˈfleɪʃən

inflation

通货膨胀

Meaning

A general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money.

Example

Inflation erodes the purchasing power of consumers.

通货膨胀侵蚀了消费者的购买力。

B2 verb /ʃrɪŋk/

shrink

缩水

Meaning

to become smaller in size; to draw back in fear

Example

The sweater shrank after washing in hot water.

毛衣在热水中洗后缩水。

B2 noun /səˈnɛərioʊ/

scenario

可能的情境

Meaning

a possible situation or sequence of events

Example

The company prepared for the worst-case scenario.

公司为最坏的情况做了准备。

B2 noun /ˈpleɪˌɔːf/

playoff

决胜赛

Meaning

a series of games played to determine a champion among top teams

Example

The team qualified for the playoffs after a strong season.

该队在强劲的赛季后晋级季后赛。

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 adjective /ˈstʌnɪŋ/

stunning

令人惊叹

Meaning

extremely impressive or attractive

Example

The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely stunning.

从山顶看到的景色简直令人惊叹。

B2 adjective /dɪˈvaɪn/

Divine

神圣的; 天上的; 类似神的; 与上帝或神灵有关

Meaning

heavenly; sacred; godlike; relating to God or a deity

Example

The divine beauty of the sunset took their breath away.

夕阳的神圣美景让他们屏息凝视。

B2 noun /pəˈzeʃ.ən/

Possession

财产; 所有权; 控制

Meaning

something that belongs to someone; the state of having or owning something

Example

The house has been in their family's possession for generations.

这座房子已经成为他们家族的财产好几代人。

B2 verb /ˈdɑːrkən/

darken

变暗

Meaning

to make or become dark; to reduce brightness or light

Example

The clouds began to darken the sky before the storm.

暴风雨来临前，乌云开始使天空变暗。

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 noun /ˈluː.nər ɪˈklɪps/

Lunar eclipse

月全食

Meaning

an eclipse in which the moon appears darkened as it passes into the earth's shadow

Example

We watched the lunar eclipse from our backyard.

我们从后院观看了月全食。

B2 verb /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/

rejoice

欢欣

Meaning

to feel or show great joy; to celebrate

Example

The family rejoices at the good news.

这个家庭因好消息而欢欣鼓舞。

B2 adjective /ˈnɑː.lɪ.dʒə.bəl/

Knowledgeable

博学的; 知识丰富的; 有教养的

Meaning

having extensive knowledge; well-informed; educated

Example

She is very knowledgeable about ancient history.

她对古代历史非常了解。

B2 preposition /əˈmɪd/

amid

在...中

Meaning

in the middle of or surrounded by something

Example

The team stayed calm amid the chaos.

团队在混乱中保持冷静。

B2 adjective /ɡeɪ/

gay

同志

Meaning

sexually attracted to people of the same sex; also used to mean cheerful or lively

Example

He came out as gay during college.

他在大学期间公开了自己是同志。

B2 noun/adjective /ˈvɪntɪdʒ/

vintage

复古 / 经典

Meaning

Relating to high quality from the past; classic; also the year of a wine harvest.

Example

She wore a vintage dress from the 1950s.

她穿着一件1950年代的复古裙子。

B2 noun /ˈɪntərfeɪs/

interface

界面

Meaning

a point where two systems, subjects, or organizations meet and interact

Example

The user interface is designed to be intuitive and user-friendly.

用户界面被设计为直观且用户友好。

B2 adjective /dɪˈstɪŋkt/

Distinct

独特的; 独一无二的; 清晰的; 可识别的

Meaning

separate and different; clear and recognizable; unique

Example

Each painting has its own distinct style and character.

每幅画都有自己独特的风格和特点。

B2 adjective /ɪˈlɪt.ər.ət/

Illiterate

文盲; 不识字的; 无知的

Meaning

unable to read or write; lacking education

Example

The program aims to help illiterate adults learn to read and write.

该计划旨在帮助文盲成年人学习读写。

B2 adjective /rɪˈzɪl.i.ənt/

resilient

韧性

Meaning

Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.

Example

Resilient materials ensure durability.

韧性材料确保耐用性。

B2 noun /ˈrɒbər/

robber

强盗

Meaning

a person who steals property from others, often using force or threat

Example

The robber was caught after a quick police chase.

经过警方的快速追捕，强盗被抓住了。

B2 noun oʊˈbiː.sə.t̬i

obesity

肥胖症

Meaning

The condition of being grossly fat or overweight.

Example

Obesity increases the risk of diabetes and heart disease.

肥胖症增加糖尿病和心脏病的风险。

B2 adjective /ˈkɔːstli/

costly

昂贵

Meaning

expensive or causing a lot of money, time, or effort

Example

Their mistake proved to be very costly for the company.

他们的错误证明对公司来说是非常昂贵的。

B2 adjective /ˈruːθ.ləs/

Ruthless

无情的; 残忍的; 毫无怜悯的

Meaning

showing no pity or compassion; cruel; merciless

Example

The ruthless dictator showed no mercy to his enemies.

那个冷酷的独裁者对他的敌人毫不留情。

B2 noun /hɔrn/

Horn

角

Meaning

a hard pointed projection on the head of certain animals; a musical instrument

Example

The rhinoceros used its horn to defend itself.

犀牛用角来保护自己。

B2 noun /əkˈnɒlɪdʒmənt/

acknowledgment

承认

Meaning

the act of accepting, admitting, or recognizing something

Example

He received an acknowledgment of his application.

他收到了他申请的承认。

B2 noun /ˌproʊɪˈbɪʃən/

prohibition

禁止

Meaning

The act of forbidding something by law or authority.

Example

The government announced the prohibition of smoking in public places.

政府宣布在公共场所禁烟。

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 adjective /brɪsk/

Brisk

迅速的; 精力充沛的; 活力四射的

Meaning

quick and energetic; lively; vigorous

Example

She took a brisk walk in the morning to feel energized.

她早晨快步走，感到精力充沛。

B2 noun /ˈwɔtər ˈpjʊrəˌfaɪər/

Water purifier

水净化器

Meaning

A device that removes contaminants and impurities from water to make it safe for drinking

Example

We installed a water purifier in our kitchen to ensure clean drinking water.

我们在厨房里安装了水净化器，以确保清洁的饮用水。

B2 noun /dʒɔː/

Jaw

下巴

Meaning

either of the two bones forming the framework of the mouth in most vertebrates

Example

She broke her jaw in the accident.

她在事故中打破了下巴。

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 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 /maɪˈɡreɪʃən/

migration

迁徙

Meaning

the movement of people or animals from one place to another, often for better living conditions or seasonal reasons

Example

The annual migration of birds is a fascinating natural event.

鸟类的年度迁徙是一个引人入胜的自然事件。

B2 adjective /ɪˈmɒrəl/

immoral

不道德的

Meaning

Not conforming to accepted standards of morality; unethical or wicked.

Example

He was fired for his immoral behavior.

他因不道德的行为被解雇了。

B2 noun /pɪt/

pit

坑

Meaning

a large hole in the ground or a hollow area

Example

The workers dug a deep pit to build the foundation.

工人们挖了一个深坑来建造地基。

B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈɛstɪmeɪt/

underestimate

低估

Meaning

To judge something as less important or smaller than it really is.

Example

Never underestimate the power of teamwork.

永远不要低估团队合作的力量。

B2 noun /ˈɡʌvərnər/

governor

州长

Meaning

An official appointed or elected to govern a state, territory, or organization.

Example

The governor addressed the citizens about the upcoming election.

州长向公民们讲述了即将来临的选举。

B2 noun /ˌkrɛd.ɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

credibility

可信度

Meaning

The quality of being trusted and believed in; trustworthiness.

Example

His credibility as a leader remains unquestioned.

他作为领导者的可信度无可争议。

B2 noun /ˈmɛtəfɔːr/

metaphor

幸福

Meaning

A figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to something to which it is not literally applicable.

Example

Time is a thief is a common metaphor for how quickly life passes.

当她获得奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。

B2 noun ˈfreɪm.wɜːks

frameworks

框架

Meaning

A basic structure underlying a system, concept, or text; an essential supporting structure.

Example

Frameworks define the basis of systems.

框架定义了系统的基础。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈtriːɡɪŋ/

intriguing

非常有趣和不寻常；激发好奇心

Meaning

very interesting and unusual; arousing curiosity

Example

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

这部电影有一个引人入胜的情节，吸引着观众。

B2 noun rɪˈzɪl.i.əns

resilience

韧性

Meaning

The ability to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.

Example

Testing the resilience of wood is crucial.

测试木材的韧性是至关重要的。

B2 adjective /ˌsuː.pəˈfɪʃ.əl/

superficial

表面

Meaning

Existing or occurring at or on the surface; not thorough or deep.

Example

His understanding of the subject was rather superficial.

他对这个主题的理解相当表面。

B2 noun /trænˈzækʃən/

transaction

交易

Meaning

an instance of buying or selling something; a business deal or exchange

Example

Every online transaction is recorded for security purposes.

每一笔在线交易都会为了安全目的而被记录。

B2 noun /vəˈlɪd.ɪ.ti/

Validity

有效性

Meaning

the quality of being legally or officially acceptable; the quality of being logically or factually sound

Example

The validity of the contract expires next month.

合同的有效性将在下个月到期。

B2 verb /rɪˈzɪst/

resist

抵抗

Meaning

to oppose or fight against; to withstand

Example

He could not resist the temptation.

他无法抵抗诱惑。

B2 adjective /ˈtaɪə.səm/

Tiresome

令人疲倦的; 无聊的

Meaning

causing weariness or boredom; tedious

Example

The long lecture was tiresome and repetitive.

长时间的演讲令人疲倦且重复。

B2 noun /ˈstɛriəˌtaɪp/

stereotype

刻板印象

Meaning

A widely held but oversimplified and fixed idea of a particular type of person or thing.

Example

It is a stereotype that all gamers are antisocial.

所有玩家都是反社会的，这是一种刻板印象。

B2 noun /ˌtɜːrmɪˈneɪʃən/

termination

终止

Meaning

the act of ending something or the state of being ended

Example

The termination of the contract caused financial loss.

合同的终止导致了财务损失。

B2 noun /ɡʌlf/

Gulf

海湾

Meaning

a deep inlet of the sea almost surrounded by land; a wide gap or difference between people or groups

Example

The Persian Gulf is an important waterway for international shipping and oil transport.

波斯湾是国际航运和石油运输的重要水道。

B2 adverb /ˈtʃiːfli/

chiefly

主要

Meaning

mainly; primarily

Example

The festival is celebrated chiefly by young people.

这个节日主要由年轻人庆祝。

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 /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/

Distinguished

杰出; 荣誉的; 著名的; 拥有尊严的外观或举止

Meaning

notable; honored; famous; having a dignified appearance or manner

Example

He is a distinguished professor at the university.

他是大学里一位杰出的教授。

B2 adjective, noun /ɪzˈreɪli/

israeli

以色列的

Meaning

relating to Israel or its people; a person from Israel

Example

She works for an Israeli company.

她在一家以色列公司工作。

B2 noun /əˈɡrɛʃən/

aggression

侵略

Meaning

hostile or violent behavior towards others

Example

His sudden aggression surprised everyone in the meeting.

他突然的侵略行为让会议中的每个人都感到震惊。

B2 noun /raɪˈnɒs.ər.əs/

Rhinoceros

犀牛

Meaning

a large, heavy animal with thick skin and one or two horns on its nose

Example

The rhinoceros charged through the grassland.

犀牛冲过草原。

B2 noun /ˈsɜːr.tən.ti/

Certainty

确定性

Meaning

firm conviction that something is the case; the quality of being reliably true

Example

We can say with certainty that the project will be completed on time.

我们可以确定地说，项目将按时完成。

B2 noun /ˈtʌndrə/

tundra

冻原

Meaning

A vast, flat, treeless Arctic region where the subsoil is permanently frozen.

Example

Polar bears roam across the icy tundra.

北极熊在冰冷的冻原上徘徊。

B2 noun /ˈbɒmər/

Bomber

轰炸机

Meaning

military aircraft designed to drop bombs on targets

Example

The bomber squadron flew over the city at dawn.

轰炸机中队在黎明时飞过城市。

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 adjective /ˈhaɪˌprəʊfaɪl/

high-profile

高端

Meaning

having a lot of attention or public notice

Example

The CEO attended a high-profile conference in New York.

首席执行官参加了纽约的一场高端会议。

B2 adverb /ˈmɪzərəbli/

Miserably

糟糕地

Meaning

in a wretched or unhappy manner; extremely badly

Example

The team performed miserably in the championship.

队伍在锦标赛中表现得非常糟糕。

B2 adjective /daɪˈnæm.ɪk/

dynamic

动态

Meaning

Characterized by constant change, activity, or progress.

Example

Life flows in a dynamic stream.

生活在动态的河流中流动。

B2 verb /ˈɔːdɪt/

audit

审计

Meaning

to examine and verify financial records or accounts officially

Example

The accountant will audit the company's books next month.

会计师将在下个月审计公司的账目。

B2 adverb /ˌnɛvəðəˈlɛs/

nevertheless

Meaning

in spite of that; however

Example

He was tired; nevertheless, he kept working.

B2 adverb /ˈædɪkwətli/

adequately

恰当地

Meaning

in a satisfactory manner

Example

He completed the task adequately, but could improve next time.

他适当地完成了任务，但下次可以改进。

B2 noun /dʒʌŋk/

Junk

垃圾; 废品

Meaning

old or discarded articles that are considered useless or of little value; things of poor quality

Example

He cleaned out the garage and threw away all the old junk.

他清理了车库，扔掉了所有旧的垃圾。

B2 noun /brɑːnz/

bronze

铜

Meaning

a metal made by combining copper and tin, often used for statues and medals

Example

The statue was made of solid bronze.

这座雕像是由坚固的铜制成的。

B2 verb /ˈdɪkteɪt/

dictate

口述

Meaning

to say words aloud for someone to write down; to give orders

Example

The boss dictates letters to his secretary.

老板给他的秘书口述信件。

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, verb /nɜːrv/

nerve

神经; 勇气

Meaning

A bundle of fibers in the body that transmits signals between the brain and other parts; also courage or audacity.

Example

She gathered the nerve to speak in front of the large audience.

她鼓起勇气在大观众面前发言。

B2 adjective /ˌkɒn.fɪˈden.ʃəl/

Confidential

机密; 私人; 应保持秘密的

Meaning

secret; private; intended to be kept secret

Example

Please keep this information confidential.

请保持这些信息的机密性。

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, verb /kjuːb/

cube

立方体

Meaning

As a noun: a solid object with six equal square faces. As a verb: to cut food into small square pieces.

Example

She put a sugar cube in her tea.

她把一块糖放进了她的茶里。

B2 adjective /proʊn/

Prone

倾向于

Meaning

having a tendency to; inclined; lying face down

Example

He is prone to making mistakes when he's tired.

他容易犯错，当他累的时候。

B2 noun /ˌɪntəˈrʌpʃən/

interruption

中断

Meaning

the act of stopping or breaking the continuity of something; a pause caused by an external action

Example

The meeting was delayed due to an unexpected interruption.

会议因为一次意外的中断而被推迟。

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 adverb /ˈəʊvəli/

overly

过度

Meaning

to an excessive degree or extent

Example

She was overly concerned about the results.

她对结果过于担忧。

B2 verb /θɔː/

thaw

融化

Meaning

to melt or cause to melt after being frozen

Example

The ice began to thaw in the sun.

冰开始在阳光下融化。

B2 noun ˈrɛstɪŋ pleɪs

resting place

安息地

Meaning

A place where someone or something rests, especially a burial site.

Example

The resting place of the martyrs is near the river.

烈士的安息地靠近河流。

B2 adjective prɪˈlɪm.ɪ.nər.i

preliminary

初步

Meaning

Denoting an action or event preceding or done in preparation for something fuller or more important.

Example

Preliminary steps are crucial before the main project.

初步步骤在主要项目之前至关重要。

B2 noun /ˈnuː.kʌm.ər/

New-comer

新来者

Meaning

a person who has recently arrived in a place or joined a group

Example

The newcomer was warmly welcomed by the team.

新来者受到了团队的热烈欢迎。