B2 noun /ˌɛdɪˈtɔːriəl/

editorial

社论

Meaning

A newspaper article expressing the opinion of the editor or publisher.

Example

The newspaper published an editorial criticizing government policy.

报纸发布了一篇批评政府政策的社论。

B2 verb ˈel.ɪ.veɪt

elevate

提升，抬高，升高到更高的位置或更重要的水平

Meaning

To lift to a higher position; to raise to a more important or impressive level.

Example

Good leadership can elevate team performance.

良好的领导能够提升团队表现。

B2 noun /ˈaɪ.bɔːl/

Eyeball

眼球

Meaning

the round part of the eye within the eyelids and socket

Example

The doctor examined his eyeball carefully.

医生仔细检查了他的眼球。

B2 verb /ɪnˈhæns/

enhance

提升

Meaning

to improve the quality, value, or extent of something

Example

The new features will enhance the user experience.

新的功能将提升用户体验。

B2 noun /ɪmˈbærəsmənt/

embarrassment

尴尬

Meaning

a feeling of self-consciousness, shame, or awkwardness

Example

Her face turned red with embarrassment after the mistake.

她因错误而羞愧得脸红了。

B2 verb /ɪkˈskluːd/

exclude

排除

Meaning

To deliberately leave out or prevent someone or something from being included.

Example

The list excludes temporary workers.

该列表排除了临时工。

B2 noun ɪˈfɪʃ.ən.si

efficiency

效率

Meaning

The state or quality of being efficient; achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.

Example

Efficiency in communication is crucial for businesses.

沟通中的效率对于商业至关重要。

B2 noun /ɪkˈspen.dɪ.tʃər/

expenditure

支出

Meaning

The action of spending funds; an amount of money spent.

Example

Managing expenditure is critical for budgeting.

管理支出对于制定预算至关重要。

B2 verb, adjective /ɪˈlæbəreɪt/ (verb), /ɪˈlæbərət/ (adjective)

elaborate

详细说明 / 设计复杂的

Meaning

verb: to explain something in detail; adjective: detailed and complicated in design

Example

She asked him to elaborate on his proposal.

她要求他详细说明他的提议。

B2 verb /ɪkˈspaɪər/

expire

到期

Meaning

to come to an end, especially a period of validity or life

Example

My passport will expire next month.

我的护照将在下个月到期。

B2 noun /ˌek.spɪˈdɪʃ.ən/

Expedition

远征

Meaning

a journey undertaken by a group of people with a particular purpose; organized trip for exploration

Example

The mountain climbing expedition required months of careful planning and preparation.

登山远征需要数月的精心规划和准备。

B2 adjective /ɪɡˈzɔː.stɪd/

exhausted

筋疲力尽

Meaning

Extremely tired; having no energy left.

Example

Feeling exhausted after waking up is common.

醒来后感到筋疲力尽是很常见的。

B2 adjective /ɪkˈstɜːr.nəl/

External

外部的

Meaning

coming from or relating to the outside; not belonging to or originating from within

Example

The company hired external consultants to review their business strategy.

公司聘请了外部顾问来审查他们的商业战略。

B2 verb /ɪmˈbɑːrk/

embark

开始

Meaning

to begin a journey, project, or activity

Example

She decided to embark on a new career in medicine.

她决定开始医学领域的新事业。

B2 verb /ɪmˈbreɪs/

embrace

拥抱

Meaning

to hold someone closely in your arms; to accept willingly

Example

She embraced her friend at the airport.

她在机场拥抱了她的朋友。

B2 verb /ɪkˈstrækt/

extract

提取

Meaning

to remove or take out something, often with effort

Example

The dentist had to extract the damaged tooth.

牙医不得不提取受损的牙齿。

B2 verb /ɪnˈroʊl/

enroll

注册

Meaning

to officially join or register in a school, course, or organization

Example

He decided to enroll in a computer programming course.

他决定报名参加计算机编程课程。

B2 verb /ɪˈrʌpt/

erupt

爆发

Meaning

to burst forth suddenly and violently

Example

The volcano erupted after centuries of dormancy.

火山在沉寂了几个世纪后爆发。

B2 adjective /ɪˈlæs.tɪk/

Elastic

弹性

Meaning

able to stretch and return to original shape; flexible; adaptable

Example

The elastic band can stretch and return to its original shape.

弹性带可以拉伸并恢复到原来的形状。

B2 noun /ˈaɪ.saɪt/

Eyesight

视力

Meaning

the ability to see; vision

Example

Regular eye checkups are important for maintaining good eyesight.

定期眼部检查对于保持良好的视力至关重要。

B2 verb /ɪkˈskleɪm/

exclaim

呼喊

Meaning

to cry out suddenly in surprise, strong emotion, or excitement

Example

She exclaimed with joy when she saw the gift.

她看到礼物时高兴地叫了出来。

B2 verb /ɪkˈsɛl/

excel

表现突出

Meaning

to be exceptionally good at or proficient in an activity or subject

Example

She always tries to excel in her studies.

她总是尽力在学习中表现突出。

B2 verb /ɪkˈspoʊz/

expose

揭示

Meaning

to reveal or uncover; to make visible or known

Example

The investigation exposed the truth about the scandal.

调查揭示了丑闻的真相。

B2 adjective /ɪkˈsɛntrɪk/

eccentric

古怪的

Meaning

unconventional and slightly strange in behavior or appearance

Example

The artist was known for his eccentric style.

艺术家以其古怪的风格而闻名。

B2 verb /ɪnˈkaʊntər/

encounter

遇见 / 遇到

Meaning

to unexpectedly meet someone or experience something, especially something difficult or new

Example

During the hike, we encountered a wild bear.

在徒步旅行中，我们遇到了一只野生熊。

B2 noun /ˈep.ɪk/

Epic

史诗

Meaning

a long poem telling of heroic deeds; something heroic or grand in scale

Example

The Iliad is one of the most famous epics in world literature.

《伊利亚特》是世界文学中最著名的史诗之一。

B2 adjective /ˌɛm.pəˈθɛ.tɪk/

empathetic

富有同理心

Meaning

Showing ability to understand and share feelings of others.

Example

She was empathetic towards her friend's struggles.

她对朋友的挣扎表现出富有同理心。

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 /ɪkˈsploʊsɪv/

explosive

爆炸性

Meaning

able to cause an explosion; likely to burst out suddenly

Example

The situation became explosive after the argument.

争论后局势变得爆炸性。

B2 verb /ɪkˈsploʊd/

explode

爆炸

Meaning

to burst or shatter violently and noisily as a result of rapid combustion or pressure

Example

The bomb exploded in the middle of the street.

炸弹在街中央爆炸了。

B2 verb /ɪnˈroʊl/

enrol

报名

Meaning

To officially register or sign up for a course, program, or membership

Example

She decided to enrol in a language course to improve her skills.

她决定报名参加一门语言课程以提高她的技能。

B2 noun /ɪkˈspəʊʒər/

exposure

暴露

Meaning

the state of being exposed to contact with something, especially harmful

Example

Prolonged exposure to the sun can damage your skin.

长时间暴露在阳光下会损害皮肤。

B2 noun ˌeksplɔɪˈteɪʃən

exploitation

剥削

Meaning

The action of making use of and benefiting from resources, often in an unfair or selfish way.

Example

Exploitation of marine resources has led to significant damage.

对海洋资源的开发导致了显著的损害。

B2 noun /iˈkɒlədʒɪst/

ecologist

生态学家

Meaning

A scientist who studies the relationships between living organisms and their environment.

Example

The ecologist studied the effects of pollution on the forest ecosystem.

生态学家研究了污染对森林生态系统的影响。

B2 noun /ˌɛkspɜːˈtiːz/

expertise

专业知识

Meaning

Expert knowledge or skill in a particular area.

Example

His expertise in graphic design is widely recognized.

他的图形设计专业知识被广泛认可。

B2 noun /ɪnˈfɔːrsmənt/

enforcement

执法

Meaning

the act of making sure that laws or rules are followed

Example

The police are responsible for law enforcement.

警察负责执法。

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 noun /ˌep.ɪˈdem.ɪk/

Epidemic

流行病

Meaning

a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community

Example

The flu epidemic affected thousands of people across the country.

流感疫情影响了全国成千上万的人。

B2 noun /ˌɛvəˈluːʃən/

evolution

进化

Meaning

the gradual development of something, especially from a simple to a more complex form

Example

The theory of evolution explains how species change over time.

进化论解释了物种如何随着时间变化。

B2 noun ˈikoʊ ˈfrɛndli tɛkˈnɑləʤiz

eco-friendly technologies

环保技术

Meaning

Technologies that are designed to minimize environmental impact and promote sustainability.

Example

Eco-friendly technologies can mitigate pollution.

环保技术可以减轻污染。

B2 adjective ɪkˈsep.ʃən.əl

exceptional

卓越的

Meaning

Unusually good; outstanding; forming an exception; not typical.

Example

Exceptional talent drives innovation.

卓越的才能推动创新。

B2 verb /ɪˈnækt/

enact

制定

Meaning

to make into law; to perform or act out

Example

The government decided to enact a new policy on education.

政府决定制定一项关于教育的新政策。

B2 noun /ˈes.əns/

Essence

本质

Meaning

the intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something

Example

The essence of good teaching is the ability to inspire students.

优秀教学的本质是能够激励学生。

B2 adjective ɪkˈsɛsɪv

excessive

过度的

Meaning

More than is necessary, normal, or desirable; immoderate.

Example

Excessive population growth leads to resource depletion.

过度的人口增长导致资源枯竭。

B2 noun /ɪkˈsploʊʒən/

explosion

爆炸

Meaning

a violent burst or release of energy, often causing damage and noise

Example

The explosion shook the entire neighborhood.

爆炸震动了整个社区。

B2 verb /ɪmˈbɑːrkɪŋ/

embarking

开始旅行

Meaning

Beginning a journey or enterprise.

Example

The group is embarking on a long journey.

小组正在开始一段长途旅行。

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 verb ɪnˈfɔːrsɪŋ

enforcing

执行

Meaning

To compel observance of or compliance with a law, rule, or obligation.

Example

Enforcing strict laws is necessary to prevent violations.

执行严格的法律是防止违规的必要条件。

B2 noun ˈekwɪti

equity

股权

Meaning

The value of the shares issued by a company.

Example

Owning equity in a company can yield significant returns.

拥有公司股票可能带来可观的回报。

B2 adjective /ɪkˈsten.sɪv/

Extensive

广泛的; 大规模的; 广阔的

Meaning

covering or affecting a large area; comprehensive; wide-ranging

Example

The company conducted extensive research before launching the new product.

公司在推出新产品之前进行了广泛的研究。

B2 noun ˈiː.kəʊˌsɪs.təm

ecosystem

生态系统

Meaning

A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.

Example

A balanced ecosystem is crucial for environmental sustainability.

平衡的生态系统对环境可持续性至关重要。

B2 verb /ɪnˈfɔːrs/

enforce

执行

Meaning

to make sure that a rule, law, or policy is obeyed

Example

The police are responsible for enforcing the law.

警方负责执行法律。

B2 adverb /ɪˈfɪʃəntli/

efficiently

高效地

Meaning

in a way that achieves maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense

Example

She managed to complete the task efficiently within the deadline.

她在最后期限内高效地完成了任务。

B2 noun /ɪnˈrɪtʃ.mənt/

enrichment

丰富

Meaning

The action of improving or enhancing the quality or value of something.

Example

Cultural enrichment fosters a deeper understanding of traditions.

文化丰富促进对传统的更深理解。

B2 adjective ˌiːvəˈluːʃənəri

evolutionary

进化的

Meaning

Relating to or denoting the gradual development of something, especially from a simple to a more complex form.

Example

The evolutionary changes in species are fascinating.

物种中的进化变化是迷人的。

B2 adjective /ˈed.ɪ.bəl/

Edible

可食用的

Meaning

safe to eat; suitable for consumption

Example

Only edible mushrooms should be used in cooking.

仅应使用可食用的蘑菇进行烹饪。

B2 noun /ˈɜːnɪŋz/

earnings

收入

Meaning

money obtained in return for labor or services

Example

Her monthly earnings are enough to support her family.

她的月收入足以养活她的家人。

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 /ɪnˈdjʊə.rəns/

endurance

耐力

Meaning

The fact or power of enduring an unpleasant or difficult process or situation without giving way.

Example

Running a marathon requires exceptional endurance.

跑马拉松需要非凡的耐力。

B2 verb ɪnˈhɑːnst

enhanced

增强的

Meaning

Intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of something.

Example

Enhanced strategies improve outcomes.

增强的策略改善了结果。

B2 adverb /ɪˈməʊʃənəli/

emotionally

情感上

Meaning

in a way that relates to a person's feelings or emotions

Example

She became emotionally attached to her pet.

她变得情感上依赖她的宠物。

B2 noun /ɪɡˈzɔːstʃən/

exhaustion

疲劳

Meaning

A state of extreme physical or mental fatigue.

Example

Chronic exhaustion can lead to burnout and decreased productivity.

长期的疲劳可能会导致倦怠和生产力下降。

B2 verb ˈɛskəleɪt

escalate

升级

Meaning

To increase rapidly; to become more intense or serious

Example

The aging population is escalating at an alarming rate.

老龄化人口正在以惊人的速度升级。

B2 noun /ɪkˈskɜː.ʃən/

Excursion

短途旅行；旅游

Meaning

a short journey or trip, especially one engaged in as a leisure activity

Example

The school organized an excursion to the science museum for all students.

学校为所有学生组织了去科学博物馆的短途旅行。

B2 verb /ɪɡˈzɔːst/

exhaust

耗尽

Meaning

to tire out completely; to use up resources

Example

The long journey exhausted the children.

长时间的旅行耗尽了孩子们的精力。

B2 adjective /ɪˈtɜː.nəl/

Eternal

永恒的; 无尽的; 不朽的; 永远

Meaning

lasting or existing forever; without end or beginning; everlasting

Example

Their love seemed eternal and unbreakable.

他们的爱似乎永恒且不可打破。

B2 noun /ˈɪə.rə/

Era

时代

Meaning

a long and distinct period of history with a particular feature or characteristic

Example

The Renaissance was an era of great artistic and cultural achievement.

文艺复兴是一个伟大的艺术和文化成就的时代。

B2 adjective /ɪɡˈzɑːtɪk/

exotic

异国情调和迷人

Meaning

Unusual and attractive because it is from a foreign place or culture.

Example

The garden was filled with exotic plants from tropical countries.

花园里满是来自热带国家的异国情调植物。

B2 noun /ˈɜːrnər/

earner

收入者

Meaning

A person who earns money through work or business

Example

She is the primary earner in her family.

她是家庭中的主要收入者。

B2 verb /ɪmˈbɒdi/

embody

体现

Meaning

To give tangible or visible form to an idea, quality, or feeling.

Example

She embodies the spirit of generosity.

她体现了慷慨的精神。

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 noun /ˌekspləˈreɪʃən/

exploration

探索

Meaning

the action of traveling through or studying an area to learn more about it

Example

Space exploration has expanded our understanding of the universe.

太空探索扩展了我们对宇宙的理解。

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 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 noun ɪkˈspænʃən

expansion

扩展

Meaning

The action of becoming larger or more extensive; growth or development.

Example

Volunteering helps in the expansion of social networks.

志愿服务有助于社交网络的扩展。

B2 noun /ˈiː.ɡoʊ/

Ego

自我; 自尊

Meaning

a person's sense of self-esteem or self-importance

Example

His big ego prevented him from accepting criticism from others.

他的自大使他无法接受他人的批评。

B2 noun /ɪkˈses/

Excess

过剩; 多余

Meaning

an amount of something that is more than necessary, permitted, or desirable

Example

The excess food from the party was donated to the local shelter.

派对剩余的食物被捐赠给了当地的庇护所。

B2 noun /ˈɛmbəsi/

embassy

大使馆

Meaning

the official residence or offices of an ambassador

Example

He works at the French embassy in Dhaka.

他在达卡的法国大使馆工作。

B2 verb /ɪˈrɛkt/

erect

竖立

Meaning

to build or construct something; to set upright

Example

They erected a statue in the town square.

他们在市中心广场竖立了一个雕像。

B2 verb /ɪˈvæljueɪt/

evaluate

评估

Meaning

To assess or judge the value, quality, or significance of something.

Example

The teacher will evaluate the students’ projects tomorrow.

老师明天将评估学生的项目。

B2 noun /ˈɛθɪks/

ethics

伦理

Meaning

moral principles that govern a person's behavior or the conduct of an activity

Example

Business ethics require companies to act fairly and responsibly.

商业伦理要求公司公平且负责任地行事。

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 verb /ɪˈveɪd/

evade

回避

Meaning

To escape or avoid something, especially by cleverness or trickery.

Example

He tried to evade the question by changing the subject.

他通过换话题来回避问题。

B2 noun /ˈem.ər.əld/

Emerald

翡翠

Meaning

a bright green precious stone used in jewelry

Example

The emerald necklace sparkled in the sunlight.

翡翠项链在阳光下闪闪发光。

B2 adjective ˈeθ.ɪ.kəl

ethical

伦理的

Meaning

Relating to moral principles or the branch of knowledge dealing with these.

Example

Ethical considerations guide decisions.

伦理考虑引导决策。

B2 noun /ˈaɪ.lɪd/

Eyelid

眼皮

Meaning

either of the upper or lower folds of skin that cover the eye when closed

Example

Her eyelids felt heavy with sleep.

她的眼皮因睡意而感到沉重。

B2 adjective /ɪkˈskluːsɪv/

exclusive

仅限于特定的人、团体或区域；不与他人共享

Meaning

restricted to a particular person, group, or area; not shared with others

Example

The hotel offers exclusive access to a private beach.

酒店提供专属通往私人海滩的通道。

B2 adjective ɪˈvɒlvɪŋ

evolving

演变的

Meaning

Developing gradually, especially from a simple to a more complex form; changing and developing.

Example

Education plays a role in evolving societal norms.

教育在社会规范的演变中发挥着作用。

B2 verb ˈɛkəʊd

echoed

回响

Meaning

To repeat or resound; to be reminiscent of something.

Example

The words of gratitude echoed in his heart.

感恩的言辞在他心中回响。

B2 adjective /ɪˈkwɪv.ə.lənt/

Equivalent

等价的; 相等的

Meaning

equal in value, amount, function, or meaning; having the same effect or result

Example

This amount is equivalent to ten dollars.

这个金额等于十美元。

B2 noun ɪnˈdev.ər

endeavor

努力

Meaning

An attempt to achieve a goal; a serious determined effort.

Example

The endeavor to innovate space tourism is ambitious.

创新太空旅游的努力是雄心勃勃的。

B2 verb /ɪˈlɛkt/

elect

选举

Meaning

To choose someone for a position or office by voting.

Example

The citizens elected a new president.

公民选举了新总统。

B2 adverb /ɪˈsɛnʃəli/

essentially

本质上

Meaning

Used to emphasize the basic or fundamental nature of something.

Example

The two plans are essentially the same.

这两个计划本质上是相同的。

B2 verb/noun /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/

exhibit

展出

Meaning

To display or show publicly; something put on display.

Example

The museum will exhibit ancient artifacts.

博物馆将展出古代文物。

B2 noun /ɪɡˌzædʒ.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

Exaggeration

夸张

Meaning

a statement that represents something as better or worse than it really is

Example

His story about the fish he caught was clearly an exaggeration.

他关于他抓到的鱼的故事显然是夸张的。

B2 adverb /ɪkˈsplɪsɪtli/

explicitly

明确地

Meaning

in a clear and detailed manner, leaving no room for confusion or doubt

Example

The instructions were explicitly written to avoid any confusion.

指示明确地写出来，以避免任何混淆。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈdjʊər.ɪŋ/

Enduring

持久的; 永恒的; 持续很长时间的

Meaning

lasting; permanent; continuing for a long time

Example

Their enduring friendship lasted for decades.

他们持久的友谊持续了几十年。

B2 noun /iˈkɒl.ə.dʒi/

ecology

生态学

Meaning

the study of how living things interact with each other and their environment

Example

Ecology helps us understand how pollution affects animals and plants.

生态学帮助我们理解污染如何影响动物和植物。

B2 verb /ɪˈreɪs/

erase

擦除

Meaning

to remove completely; to delete or wipe out

Example

Use an eraser to erase the pencil marks.

使用橡皮擦来擦掉铅笔痕迹。

B2 verb /ɪɡˈzɜrt/

exert

施加

Meaning

to apply or bring to bear; to use physical or mental effort

Example

He exerted all his strength to lift the heavy box.

他全力以赴抬起沉重的箱子。

B2 noun /ˈɜːθ.wɜːm/

Earth-worm

蚯蚓

Meaning

a segmented worm that lives in soil and helps decompose organic matter

Example

The gardener was happy to find many earthworms in the soil.

园丁很高兴在土壤中发现了许多蚯蚓。

B2 adjective ˈel.ɪ.dʒə.bəl

eligible

有资格的

Meaning

Having the right to do or obtain something through satisfaction of the appropriate conditions.

Example

Only eligible candidates are considered for appointments.

只有有资格的候选人才会被考虑任命。

B2 verb /ɪnˈkwaɪər/

enquire

询问

Meaning

to ask for information about something

Example

He enquired about the train schedule.

他询问了列车时刻表。

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 adjective /ɪkˈskluːdɪd/

Excluded

被排除; 被孤立

Meaning

not included; left out; barred from participation

Example

He felt excluded from the group activities and conversations.

他感到被排除在小组活动和对话之外。

B2 verb ɪˈrɛktɪŋ

erecting

建造

Meaning

To build; construct; set up in a vertical position.

Example

The workers were erecting a new building downtown.

工人们正在市中心建设一座新建筑。

B2 verb /ɪɡˈzædʒəˌreɪt/

exaggerate

夸大

Meaning

to describe something as better, worse, or more important than it really is

Example

He tends to exaggerate his achievements.

他倾向于夸大自己的成就。

B2 noun ɪˈroʊʒən

erosion

侵蚀

Meaning

The gradual destruction or diminishing of something.

Example

Power struggles often lead to the erosion of humanity.

权力斗争往往导致人类的侵蚀。

B2 noun ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəl ˌdɛɡrəˈdeɪʃən

environmental degradation

环境退化

Meaning

The deterioration of the environment through depletion of resources and destruction of ecosystems.

Example

Environmental degradation threatens biodiversity.

环境退化威胁到生物多样性。

B2 verb /ɪˈvækjueɪt/

evacuate

撤离

Meaning

To remove people from a dangerous place to safety.

Example

The residents were ordered to evacuate the building after the fire alarm.

火警响后，居民们被命令撤离大楼。

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。

机构

Meaning

An organization, business, or system; the act of setting something up.

Example

The restaurant is a new establishment in town.

餐厅是城市中新建立的机构。