B2 noun /doʊ/

dough

面团

Meaning

a mixture of flour, water, and other ingredients used to make bread or pastries

Example

She kneaded the dough for ten minutes before baking.

她揉了十分钟面团然后烤了它。

B2 noun ˈsɜːrkjələr ɪˈkɒnəmi

circular economy

循环经济

Meaning

An economic system aimed at eliminating waste and the continual use of resources through reuse, sharing, repair, refurbishment, remanufacturing and recycling.

Example

Adopting a circular economy can reduce waste.

采用循环经济可以减少废物。

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 adjective /əˈbrʌpt/

abrupt

突然

Meaning

Sudden or unexpected, often without warning.

Example

The car came to an abrupt stop in the middle of the road.

汽车在路中间急停。

B2 adjective /ˈstɑːrtəld/

startled

吃惊

Meaning

suddenly shocked or surprised by something unexpected

Example

She was startled by the loud noise outside.

她因外面的巨大声音而感到吃惊。

B2 noun /ˈreb.əl/

Rebel

叛徒

Meaning

a person who resists authority or control

Example

The young rebel refused to follow the school rules.

那个年轻的叛徒拒绝遵守学校的规定。

B2 noun /səˈvaɪvl/

survival

生存

Meaning

the state of continuing to live or exist, typically in difficult conditions

Example

Survival in the wild can be a challenging experience.

在野外生存可能是一次充满挑战的经历。

B2 adjective /ˈfʌŋkʃənl/

functional

功能性

Meaning

designed to be practical and useful, rather than just decorative

Example

The design of the chair is simple but highly functional.

椅子的设计简单，但非常实用。

B2 verb /ɡruːm/

groom

Meaning

to clean, brush, and care for the appearance of someone or something

Example

She spends hours grooming her dog every week.

B2 noun /ˈfleɪvər/

flavor

味道

Meaning

The distinctive taste of a food or drink.

Example

This ice cream has a delicious mango flavor.

这款冰淇淋有美味的芒果味。

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 /mɪθ/

myth

神话

Meaning

A traditional story explaining natural or social phenomena, often involving supernatural beings; a widely held but false belief.

Example

The myth of the phoenix tells of a bird reborn from its ashes.

凤凰的神话讲述了一只从灰烬中重生的鸟。

B2 adjective /kruːd/

crude

原油

Meaning

in a natural or raw state; not yet processed or refined

Example

The crude oil is processed into fuel and chemicals.

原油被加工成燃料和化学品。

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 ˈʃeɪdɪd ˈɛəriə

shaded area

遮阳区

Meaning

An area that is protected from direct sunlight.

Example

We sat in a shaded area by the riverbank.

我们坐在河岸的遮阳区。

B2 verb /ˈræl.i/

rally

Meaning

to come together for a common purpose or to recover strength or spirit

Example

The team rallied after halftime and won the match.

B2 adjective /ˈfæktʃuəl/

Factual

基于事实的; 真实的

Meaning

based on facts; accurate; true

Example

The report contains only factual information.

报告仅包含事实性的信息。

B2 adjective /hɑːrʃ/

Harsh

严厉的; 粗糙的; 残酷的; 严格的

Meaning

unpleasantly hard or rough in texture; cruel or severe

Example

The teacher gave harsh criticism about my work.

老师对我的工作给出了严厉的批评。

B2 noun /ɡroʊθ ˈmaɪnd.sɛt/

growth mindset

成长心态

Meaning

A mindset that believes in learning, developing, and improving skills.

Example

A growth mindset helps individuals embrace challenges.

成长心态帮助个人迎接挑战。

B2 adjective /ˈtɛlɪŋ/

telling

具有启发性

Meaning

Revealing something significant or giving important information.

Example

Her silence was more telling than words.

她的沉默比语言更具启发性。

B2 noun, verb /əˈsɔːlt/

assault

攻击

Meaning

a physical attack or to attack someone violently

Example

He was charged with assault after the fight.

他在打斗后因袭击被指控。

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 /ˈmʌð.ər.lænd/

Motherland

祖国; 祖国

Meaning

the country where one was born or has citizenship; homeland

Example

He always spoke fondly of his motherland.

他总是充满感情地谈论他的祖国。

B2 noun pɛsts

pests

害虫, 害动物

Meaning

Harmful or troublesome creatures, especially insects or small animals that damage crops, food, or living spaces.

Example

Pests can damage crops and cause diseases.

害虫可能损害作物并引发疾病。

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 /ˈeɪ.prɪ.kɒt/

Apricot

杏子

Meaning

a small orange-colored fruit with a soft skin and sweet flesh

Example

The apricot tree produces sweet fruit in summer.

杏树在夏天结出甜美的果实。

B2 noun /ˈrɪə.lɪ.zəm/

realism

现实主义

Meaning

The quality of representing things as they are; a practical or factual view.

Example

Her paintings are admired for their realism.

她的画作因其现实主义而受到赞赏。

B2 adjective /ɪmˈpɜːrfɪkt/

imperfect

不完美

Meaning

Not perfect; having faults or flaws.

Example

The painting was beautiful despite being imperfect.

这幅画很美，尽管它不完美。

B2 noun /ˈveɪ.kən.si/

Vacancy

空缺; 空位或职位

Meaning

an unoccupied position or job; an empty space or room

Example

There is a vacancy for a software engineer in our company.

我们公司有一个软件工程师的空缺。

B2 noun /twɪɡ/

twig

小树枝

Meaning

a small thin branch of a tree or bush

Example

She broke a twig off the tree to use as a stick.

她从树上折下一根小树枝用作棍子。

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 /ˌʌnrɪˈlaɪəbl/

Unreliable

不可靠的; 不能被信任或依赖

Meaning

not dependable; not able to be trusted or relied upon

Example

The old car is unreliable and breaks down frequently.

这辆老车不可靠，常常坏掉。

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 adjective /dɪˈskʌr.ɪ.dʒɪŋ/

Discouraging

令人沮丧的

Meaning

making someone feel less confident or enthusiastic about doing something

Example

The coach's discouraging words affected the team's morale.

教练的令人沮丧的话语影响了球队的士气。

B2 noun /məˈtʃʊrəti/

Maturity

成熟

Meaning

The state of being mature; full development physically or emotionally

Example

With age comes wisdom and emotional maturity.

随着年龄的增长，智慧和情感成熟随之而来。

B2 noun /əˈplɔːz/

applause

掌声

Meaning

the sound of people clapping their hands to show approval or enjoyment

Example

The actor received loud applause after his performance.

演员在表演后收到了热烈的掌声。

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。

B2 adjective /pəˈluː.tɪd/

polluted

污染的

Meaning

Contaminated with harmful or poisonous substances.

Example

Polluted air causes severe health problems.

污染的空气导致严重的健康问题。

B2 noun /ˌkɒmplɪˈkeɪʃən/

complication

并发症

Meaning

A problem or difficulty that makes a situation harder to deal with.

Example

His illness led to serious complications after surgery.

他的病情在手术后导致了严重的并发症。

B2 noun /ˈbʊlɪt/

Bullet

子弹

Meaning

a metal projectile fired from a gun

Example

The bullet missed its target and hit the wall.

子弹错过了目标并击中了墙壁。

B2 noun /ˈfɛmənɪst/

feminist

女性主义者

Meaning

a person who supports equal rights and opportunities for women and men

Example

She proudly calls herself a feminist and fights for gender equality.

她自豪地称自己为女性主义者，并为性别平等而奋斗。

B2 noun /ˈpæn.ɪk/

Panic

恐慌

Meaning

sudden uncontrollable fear or anxiety; a state of widespread fear and anxiety

Example

The fire alarm caused panic among the students.

火警铃声引起了学生们的恐慌。

B2 noun ˈɡaɪd.laɪnz

guidelines

指南

Meaning

Rules or instructions that are given by an official organization telling you how to do something

Example

Guidelines for AI usage are essential.

AI使用的指南是必要的。

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, 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 noun /biːm/

beam

光束 / 横梁

Meaning

a ray or shaft of light; a long piece of wood or metal used to support weight

Example

A beam of sunlight entered through the window.

一束阳光穿过窗户。

B2 noun /ˈɡɑːr.di.ən/

Guardian

监护人; 守护者

Meaning

a defender, protector, or keeper; a person legally responsible for the care of someone unable to manage their own affairs

Example

After her parents died, her uncle became her legal guardian and took care of her.

在她的父母去世后，她的叔叔成为了她的法定监护人，并照顾了她。

B2 verb /ɪmˈprɪzən/

imprison

囚禁

Meaning

to put someone in prison; to confine or restrict someone's freedom

Example

The judge imprisoned the criminal for five years.

法官把罪犯囚禁了五年。

B2 adjective /ˈstæt.ɪk/

static

静态

Meaning

Lacking in movement, action, or change; stationary.

Example

Static ideas hinder progress.

静态的想法阻碍了进步。

B2 adjective /væst/

Vast

广阔; 巨大; 无边

Meaning

extremely large in size, amount, or extent; immense

Example

The vast ocean stretched endlessly to the horizon.

广阔的海洋延伸至天际。

B2 verb /kloʊð/

clothe

穿衣

Meaning

to put clothes on; to dress; to provide with clothing

Example

She clothed the baby in warm garments.

她把宝宝穿上了温暖的衣服。

B2 verb /ɪˈmɜːrdʒ/

emerge

Meaning

to come into view or become apparent; to arise or appear from something

Example

New opportunities will emerge as the industry grows.

B2 noun ˈneɪʧər ɪnˈθjuːziæsts

Nature Enthusiasts

自然爱好者

Meaning

People who have a passionate interest in and love for the natural world and outdoor activities.

Example

Nature enthusiasts often visit Sajek Valley for its scenic beauty.

自然爱好者常常前往萨杰克山谷，欣赏其美丽的景色。

B2 adverb /ˌoʊvərˈnaɪt/

Overnight

一夜之间; 突然; 非常快速

Meaning

during the night; suddenly; very quickly

Example

The city was transformed overnight.

这座城市一夜之间发生了变化。

B2 adjective /ˈteɪst.fəl/

Tasteful

美味的；优雅的；有品位的

Meaning

showing good judgment in matters of style and beauty

Example

She decorated her home in a very tasteful manner.

她把家装饰得非常有品位。

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 noun /dɪsˈmeɪ/

Dismay

沮丧; 惊恐

Meaning

concern and distress caused by something unexpected; consternation or alarm

Example

To our dismay, the concert was cancelled due to severe weather conditions.

令我们失望的是，由于恶劣天气，音乐会被取消了。

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 verb /ɡræsp/

grasp

抓住

Meaning

to grip firmly; to understand something

Example

She finally grasped the concept after the explanation.

她终于在解释后理解了这个概念。

B2 adjective haɪˈdʒiː.nɪk

hygienic

卫生的

Meaning

Conducive to maintaining health and preventing disease, especially by being clean.

Example

Maintaining hygienic conditions in hospitals is crucial.

在医院保持卫生条件至关重要。

B2 noun ˈəʊ.və.hed

overhead

管理费用

Meaning

Ongoing business expenses not directly attributable to creating a product or service.

Example

The company reduced its overhead to increase profits.

公司减少了管理费用以增加利润。

B2 noun prəˈɡreʃ.ən

progression

进展

Meaning

The process of developing or moving gradually towards a more advanced state.

Example

Progression in technology drives innovation.

技术的进展推动了创新。

B2 noun /ˈfɪlmˌmeɪkər/

film-maker

电影制作人

Meaning

A person who directs or produces films

Example

The film-maker received an award for his latest documentary.

电影制作人因他最新的纪录片获得了奖项。

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 /ˈɪnˌsaɪt/

insight

洞察力

Meaning

The ability to understand the true nature of something; deep understanding.

Example

Her insight into human behavior made her a successful psychologist.

她对人类行为的洞察力使她成为一位成功的心理学家。

B2 adverb /ˈskeəs.li/

Scarcely

几乎; 几乎不; 仅仅

Meaning

hardly; barely; only just

Example

I could scarcely believe my eyes.

我几乎不敢相信自己的眼睛。

B2 noun/verb /ˈwɒf.əl/

waffle

华夫饼 (食品), 含糊其辞

Meaning

as noun: a crisp cake with a pattern of deep squares; as verb: to speak or write vaguely without making a clear decision

Example

He kept waffling instead of making a decision.

他不断犹豫，而不是做决定。

B2 adjective /ˈpɒlɪʃt/

polished

精致，优雅和精炼

Meaning

refined, sophisticated, and elegant in appearance or behavior

Example

She gave a polished performance at the recital.

她在音乐会上的表演非常精致。

B2 verb /ˈtʃɛrɪʃ/

cherish

珍惜

Meaning

To hold something dear, to love and protect, or to keep a hope or memory alive.

Example

She cherishes the memories of her childhood home.

她珍惜她童年的家园的回忆。

B2 verb /stɜːr/

stir

搅拌

Meaning

to mix or move something in a circular motion, especially in liquid

Example

She stirred the soup to make sure it didn't burn.

她搅拌汤，以确保它不会烧焦。

B2 adjective /ˌsʌp.lɪˈmen.tər.i/

Supplementary

补充的; 附加的; 额外的

Meaning

completing or making an addition to something; additional; extra

Example

Students need to buy supplementary books for the course.

学生需要为课程购买补充书籍。

B2 noun /nɒt/

Knot

结

Meaning

a fastening made by tying a piece of string, rope, or something similar; a hard mass in wood

Example

The sailor tied a secure knot to anchor the boat safely.

水手系了一个稳固的结，以安全地将船锚定。

B2 adjective ˈkʌtɪŋ ˌɛdʒ

cutting-edge

前沿, 创新, 尖端技术

Meaning

The most advanced or innovative; at the forefront of development.

Example

This company develops cutting-edge technology.

这家公司开发尖端技术。

B2 verb /ˈtɛstəfaɪ/

testify

作证

Meaning

to make a statement or declaration under oath or to give evidence

Example

She was called to testify in court about the accident.

她被叫到法庭作证，关于那起事故。

B2 noun ˈvɜː.tʃu.əl ˈklɑːs.ruːmz

virtual classrooms

虚拟教室

Meaning

An online learning environment where teachers and students interact via digital platforms.

Example

Virtual classrooms enable remote learning for students worldwide.

虚拟教室为全球学生提供远程学习的机会。

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 noun ˈɪnəveɪtɪv tuːlz

innovative tools

创新工具

Meaning

Creative devices or advanced technologies that introduce new methods or approaches to accomplish tasks.

Example

Teachers use innovative tools to enhance classroom learning.

教师使用创新工具来提高课堂学习。

B2 adjective /ˌɑːp.təˈmɪs.tɪk/

optimistic

乐观的

Meaning

hopeful and confident about the future

Example

She is optimistic about the success of her new project.

她对新项目的成功持乐观态度。

B2 verb /skriːtʃ/

screech

发出尖锐的声音

Meaning

to make a loud, high-pitched and unpleasant sound

Example

The car screeched to a halt.

那辆车发出了刺耳的声音并猛地停下。

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 verb /bɪˈfrɛnd/

befriend

交朋友

Meaning

to act as a friend to someone; to make friends with

Example

She befriended the new student at school.

她在学校与新学生成为了朋友。

B2 verb /ɪnˈkɔːrpəreɪt/

incorporate

合并

Meaning

to include something as part of a whole; to form a corporation

Example

The new design incorporates advanced technology.

新设计融合了先进技术。

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 noun ˈbɪz.nɪs ˈfaɪ.næns

business finance

商业财务

Meaning

The area of finance that deals with sources of funding and the capital structure of corporations.

Example

Effective business finance enhances profitability.

有效的商业财务提高了盈利能力。

B2 adverb /hɛns/

hence

因此

Meaning

for this reason; as a result

Example

She was the best candidate, hence she was chosen for the job.

她是最优秀的候选人，因此她被选中担任这份工作。

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 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 adverb /ˌðɛərˈbaɪ/

Thereby

因此;

Meaning

as a result of that; by that means

Example

He worked hard and thereby achieved success.

他努力工作，因此取得了成功。

B2 adverb /ˈɑːɡjuːəbli/

arguably

可以说

Meaning

used to say that a statement is open to argument or is considered true by many people

Example

She is arguably the most talented player on the team.

她可以说是队里最有天赋的球员。

B2 noun /ˈlænd.lɔːrd/

Land lord

房东

Meaning

a person who owns property and rents it to tenants

Example

The landlord collected the monthly rent from all tenants.

房东从所有租户那里收取了每月租金。

B2 noun /ɪˈlɛktrɪk drɪl/

Electric drill

电动钻孔机

Meaning

A power tool used for drilling holes in various materials

Example

He used an electric drill to make holes in the wall for hanging pictures.

他用电动钻孔机在墙上打孔，用于挂画。

B2 adjective /ˈfɛmənɪn/

feminine

女性的

Meaning

having qualities traditionally associated with women; feminine in nature

Example

She has a very feminine style of dressing.

她有非常女性化的穿衣风格。

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 adjective /ˌɪd.iˈɒt.ɪk/

Idiotic

愚蠢

Meaning

extremely stupid; foolish; senseless

Example

His idiotic behavior embarrassed everyone at the meeting.

他的愚蠢行为让会议上的所有人感到尴尬。

B2 verb kəˈlæbəreɪt

collaborate

合作

Meaning

To work jointly with others, especially in an intellectual endeavor; cooperate.

Example

Volunteers often collaborate with local organizations.

志愿者经常与当地组织合作。

B2 verb /ɪnˈkʌmpəs/

encompass

涵盖

Meaning

To include comprehensively; to surround or encircle.

Example

The project will encompass all aspects of rural development.

该项目将涵盖农村发展的各个方面。

B2 verb /pərˈsiːvd/

perceived

幸福

Meaning

to become aware of something through the senses or the mind; to understand or interpret

Example

She perceived a hint of sadness in his voice.

当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。

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 verb /ˈɪnəveɪt/

innovate

创新

Meaning

To introduce new methods, ideas, or products.

Example

The company must innovate to stay ahead of its competitors.

公司必须创新，以保持领先于竞争对手。

B2 noun daɪˈmen.ʃən

dimension

维度

Meaning

An aspect or feature of a situation, problem, or thing; a measurable extent.

Example

Renewable projects add a new dimension to urban planning.

可再生项目为城市规划增添了一个新的维度。

B2 adjective ˌɪnɪˈfɛktɪv

ineffective

无效

Meaning

Not producing any significant or desired effect; not achieving the intended result.

Example

Rote learning often proves to be ineffective.

死记硬背往往是无效的。

B2 verb, noun /sniːz/

sneeze

打喷嚏

Meaning

to expel air involuntarily from the nose and mouth due to irritation; the act of sneezing

Example

I had to sneeze during the meeting.

我在会议中不得不打喷嚏。

B2 noun /koʊˈɔːrdɪˌneɪtər/

coordinator

协调员

Meaning

a person who organizes people or activities so that they work well together

Example

The event coordinator managed everything perfectly.

活动协调员完美地管理了一切。

B2 noun ˈmɛn.təl ˈfoʊ.kəs

mental focus

心理集中

Meaning

The ability to concentrate deeply on a specific task or thought; mental concentration and attention.

Example

Meditation improves mental focus and cognitive performance.

冥想提高心理集中和认知表现。

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 adverb /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪkli/

economically

经济地

Meaning

in a way that relates to economics or is efficient and not wasteful.

Example

The company is trying to operate more economically this year.

公司今年努力以更经济的方式运营。

B2 adjective /ˌmɛtrəˈpɑːlɪtən/

metropolitan

大都市

Meaning

Relating to a large city, its surrounding areas, or its lifestyle.

Example

She moved to a metropolitan area for better job opportunities.

她为了更好的工作机会搬到了大都市区域。

B2 verb ɪmˈpaʊərɪŋ

empowering

授权

Meaning

Giving someone the authority or power to do something; making someone stronger and more confident.

Example

Empowering children can lead to societal progress.

授权儿童可以促进社会进步。

B2 verb prəˈlɒŋ

prolong

延长

Meaning

To extend the duration of something; to make something last longer.

Example

A healthy diet helps prolong life expectancy.

健康饮食有助于延长预期寿命。

B2 adjective ʌnˈprɛsɪˌdɛntɪd

unprecedented

前所未有

Meaning

Never done or known before; without previous example.

Example

Unprecedented advancements in science changed human lives.

科学上的前所未有的进展改变了人类的生活。

B2 noun ˈæsɪd reɪn

acid rain

酸雨

Meaning

Rainfall made acidic by atmospheric pollution, especially from industrial emissions.

Example

Acid rain damages crops and buildings.

酸雨损害农作物和建筑物。

B2 verb /ˈdʒʌstɪfaɪ/

justify

辩护

Meaning

to show or prove that something is right or reasonable

Example

He tried to justify his decision with logical reasons.

他试图用逻辑的理由来为他的决定辩护。

B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsələr/

councillor

议员

Meaning

an elected member of a local council who helps make decisions and represent the community

Example

The councillor spoke to residents about improving local roads.

议员与居民讨论了当地道路问题。

B2 noun ˈænsɛstərz

Ancestors

祖先

Meaning

A person from whom one is descended; a forefather.

Example

The family tree shows the names of all ancestors.

家谱显示所有祖先的名字。

B2 verb praɪˈɒraɪtaɪz

prioritize

优先

Meaning

To designate or treat something as more important than other things

Example

Prioritize your tasks to stay efficient.

优先处理您的任务，以保持高效。

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 adjective ˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl

logical

逻辑的

Meaning

Of or according to the rules of logic or formal argument.

Example

Logical circuits ensure effective computation.

逻辑电路确保有效计算。

B2 adjective /ˈfoʊni/

phony

虚假, 假冒

Meaning

not genuine; fraudulent or insincere

Example

He gave a phony smile to hide his true feelings.

他露出虚假的微笑来掩饰他的真实感情。

B2 noun /faʊl/

Fowl

家禽

Meaning

a domesticated bird kept for meat or eggs; chicken or other poultry

Example

The farmer raised fowl in his backyard for fresh eggs and meat.

农民在后院养家禽，提供新鲜的鸡蛋和肉。

B2 noun /ˈɒpəreɪtər/

operator

操作员

Meaning

a person who operates equipment, a business, or controls something

Example

The machine operator ensured that everything ran smoothly.

机器操作员确保一切顺利运行。

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。