B1 noun ɪmˈpruːv.mənts

improvements

改善

Meaning

The action of making or becoming better; an instance of something becoming or being made better.

Example

Continuous improvements increase productivity.

持续的改善提高了生产力。

B1 abbreviation /ˌaɪˈiː/

ie

即

Meaning

That is to say; used to clarify or explain something more precisely.

Example

Many amphibians, i.e., frogs and salamanders, can live both in water and on land.

许多两栖动物，即青蛙和蝾螈，能够同时在水中和陆地上生活。

B1 adjective /ˌɪmpəˈlaɪt/

impolite

不礼貌

Meaning

Not showing good manners; rude.

Example

It is impolite to interrupt someone while they are speaking.

打断别人说话是不礼貌的。

B1 adverb /ɪnˈkriːsɪŋli/

increasingly

越来越多

Meaning

more and more over time

Example

People are increasingly concerned about climate change.

人们对气候变化的关注越来越多。

B1 noun /ɪnˈɡriːdiənt/

ingredient

成分

Meaning

A component part or element of something, especially in a recipe.

Example

Flour is a key ingredient in baking bread.

面粉是做面包的关键成分。

B1 adjective /ˈɪrɪteɪtɪŋ/

irritating

烦人的

Meaning

causing annoyance, impatience, or mild anger

Example

The constant noise from the street is extremely irritating.

街道上传来的持续噪音非常烦人。

B1 noun/adjective /ˈɪnstənt/

instant

瞬间

Meaning

A very short period of time; happening immediately.

Example

He replied in an instant without hesitation.

他毫不犹豫地在瞬间作出回应。

B1 noun /ˈɪnsɪdənt/

incident

事件

Meaning

an event or occurrence, often unpleasant or unusual

Example

The police quickly responded to the incident in the park.

警方迅速回应了公园内的事件。

B1 adjective /ɪˈliː.ɡəl/

illegal

非法

Meaning

Not allowed by law; unlawful.

Example

It is illegal to drive without a valid license.

没有有效许可证驾驶是非法的。

B1 noun /ɪnˈvɛstər/

investor

投资者

Meaning

a person or organization that puts money into financial schemes, property, or business ventures with the expectation of achieving a profit

Example

The investor funded the startup with a large sum of money.

投资者用一大笔钱资助了这家初创公司。

B1 noun /ɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/

instructions

指示

Meaning

Detailed information on how something should be done or operated.

Example

Please follow the instructions on the box.

请按照盒子上的指示操作。

B1 noun ɪˈnɪʃətɪv

initiative

倡议

Meaning

An act or strategy intended to resolve a difficulty or improve a situation; a fresh approach to something.

Example

NASA's initiative to return humans to the Moon is ambitious.

美国宇航局将人类送上月球的创意是雄心勃勃的。

B1 adjective /ɪnˈkrɛdəbl/

incredible

难以置信的

Meaning

so extraordinary that it is hard to believe; amazing

Example

The view from the mountain was incredible.

从山顶看到的景色难以置信。

B1 adjective /ɪnˈtɜːrnəl/

internal

内部

Meaning

situated inside; relating to the inside or inner part of something

Example

The company is conducting an internal audit this month.

公司本月正在进行内部审计。

B1 verb /ɪnˈtend/

intend

打算

Meaning

to plan or have in mind as a purpose; to mean

Example

I intend to finish this project by tomorrow.

我打算在明天之前完成这个项目。

B1 noun /ɪmˈprɛʃən/

impression

印象, 概念

Meaning

an idea, feeling, or opinion about something or someone

Example

The book gave me a good first impression.

这本书给我留下了很好的第一印象。

B1 noun /ɪnˈtɛnʃən/

intention

意图

Meaning

A plan, aim, or purpose behind an action.

Example

Her intention was to finish the project before the deadline.

她的意图是在截止日期之前完成项目。

B1 verb /ɪnˈkriːst/

increased

增加的

Meaning

became greater in size, amount, or degree

Example

The company's revenue increased last year.

公司去年收入增加了。

B1 verb /ɪnˈstɔːl/

install

安装

Meaning

To place or fix equipment or software so it is ready for use.

Example

He installed the new software on his computer.

他在他的电脑上安装了新软件。

B1 noun ˈɪmpækt

impact

影响

Meaning

A strong effect or influence; the action of one object coming forcibly into contact with another.

Example

The decision had great impact.

这个决定产生了巨大影响。

B1 noun /ˈɪnstrəmənt/

instrument

仪器

Meaning

A tool or device used for a particular purpose, especially for scientific or musical work.

Example

The doctor used a special instrument during the surgery.

医生在手术过程中使用了一种特殊的仪器。

B1 verb /aɪˈdentɪfaɪ/

identify

识别

Meaning

to recognize; to establish who someone is

Example

Can you identify the suspect?

你能识别嫌疑人吗？

B1 adverb /ˈɪnstəntli/

instantly

立刻

Meaning

immediately, without any delay

Example

He replied instantly to the message.

他立刻回复了消息。

B1 verb ɪnˈkriːsɪŋ

increasing

增加

Meaning

Becoming or making greater in size, amount, intensity, or degree; growing.

Example

Increasing awareness about education is necessary.

提高对教育的意识是必要的。

B1 adverb /ɪˈnɪʃəli/

initially

一开始

Meaning

At the beginning; at first.

Example

Initially, he refused the offer but later accepted it.

一开始，他拒绝了这个提议，但后来接受了。

B1 adjective ˌɪn.dɪˈpen.dənt

independent

独立

Meaning

Not depending on another for livelihood or subsistence; free from outside control; not subject to another's authority.

Example

An independent institution ensures transparency in governance.

一个独立的机构确保政府的透明度。

B1 adjective /ɪmˈpeɪʃənt/

impatient

不耐烦

Meaning

Not able to wait calmly; restless and eager for something to happen.

Example

She grew impatient while waiting in the long queue.

她在长队中等得不耐烦。

B1 noun /ɪˌmædʒ.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/

Imagination

想象; 创造性思维

Meaning

the faculty or action of forming new ideas or images not present to the senses; creative thinking

Example

Children's imagination allows them to turn a cardboard box into a spaceship or castle.

孩子们的想象力让他们能把一个纸箱变成太空船或城堡。

B1 verb /ɪnˈsɪst/

insist

坚持

Meaning

to demand firmly; to state persistently

Example

He insisted on paying the bill.

他坚持要付账单。

B1 noun /ˌɪntərˈækʃən/

interaction

相互作用

Meaning

The process of people or things acting upon or influencing each other.

Example

The teacher encouraged more interaction between students.

老师鼓励学生之间更多的互动。

B1 noun ɪˈnɪʃətɪvz

initiatives

倡议

Meaning

Actions or strategies designed to resolve a difficulty or improve a situation; programs or projects.

Example

Community initiatives benefit underprivileged groups.

社区倡议惠及贫困群体。

B1 verb /ˌɪntəˈrʌpt/

interrupt

打断

Meaning

to stop someone from speaking or doing something by suddenly saying or doing something

Example

She tried not to interrupt while he was speaking.

她尽量不在他说话时打断他。

B1 adverb /ɪnˈkrɛdɪbli/

incredibly

难以置信地

Meaning

to a great degree; extremely or unbelievably

Example

The view from the top of the mountain was incredibly beautiful.

从山顶看到的景色是难以置信地美丽。

B1 adjective /ɪnˈvɑːlvd/

involved

卷入的

Meaning

complicated or engaged in something

Example

She was deeply involved in community service.

她深深地卷入了社区服务。

B1 adjective /ˈɪnəsənt/

Innocent

无辜的; 纯洁的; 无害的

Meaning

free from guilt or sin; pure; harmless; naive

Example

The innocent child had no idea that her parents were planning a surprise party.

那个无辜的孩子不知道她的父母正在策划一个惊喜派对。

B1 noun /ˈɪnpʊt/

input

输入，提供的信息

Meaning

information, advice, or data that is put into a system, device, or process

Example

The manager asked for everyone's input on the new project.

经理要求大家对新项目提供意见。

B1 verb ɪnˈvɛst

invest

投资

Meaning

To put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or get an advantage.

Example

Investing in intellectual property can generate passive income.

投资于知识产权可以创造被动收入。

B1 adjective /ɪmˈpruːvd/

improved

改进的

Meaning

made better or enhanced in quality or condition

Example

Her health has significantly improved since last month.

她的健康自上个月以来显著改善。

B1 noun /ɪmˈpruːvmənt/

improvement

改善

Meaning

the act of making something better

Example

There has been a significant improvement in his health.

他的健康有了显著改善。

B1 noun ˌɪn.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən

institution

机构

Meaning

An organization founded and united for a specific purpose; an established law, practice, or custom.

Example

Institutions play a crucial role in governance.

机构在治理中起着至关重要的作用。

B1 noun /ɪnˈstrʌkʃən/

instruction

指令

Meaning

Detailed information telling how something should be done or operated.

Example

Please read the instruction carefully before using the machine.

请在使用机器前仔细阅读指令。

B1 noun ɪnˈven.ʃən

invention

发明

Meaning

The action of inventing something, typically a process or device.

Example

The invention revolutionized communication.

这个发明彻底改变了通信。

B1 noun ɪnˈvestmənt

investment

投资

Meaning

The action or process of investing money for profit or material result.

Example

Investment in waste management infrastructure is essential.

废物管理基础设施的投资至关重要。

B1 noun ˈɪn.də.stri

industry

工业

Meaning

Economic activity concerned with the processing of raw materials and manufacture of goods in factories.

Example

The industry focuses on luxury experiences.

该工业专注于奢侈品体验。

B1 verb /ɪnˈfɔ:m/

inform

通知

Meaning

to tell someone about something; to give information

Example

Please inform me when you arrive at the airport.

请在您到达机场时通知我。

B1 noun ˌɪnspɪˈreɪʃən

inspiration

灵感

Meaning

The process of being mentally stimulated to do or feel something, especially to do something creative.

Example

His journey to success became an inspiration for many.

他的成功之路成为了许多人的灵感。

B1 verb /ˌɪntərˈækt/

interact

互动

Meaning

to communicate or work together with someone or something

Example

Students interact with teachers during class discussions.

学生们在课堂讨论中与老师互动。

B1 adjective /ɪmˈpres.ɪv/

Impressive

令人印象深刻的

Meaning

striking; remarkable; having the ability to impress

Example

Her impressive performance earned her a standing ovation.

她出色的表演赢得了全场起立鼓掌。

B1 verb /ɪnˈvɛs.tɪ.ɡeɪt/

investigate

调查

Meaning

to carry out a systematic inquiry to discover facts or information

Example

The police will investigate the incident thoroughly.

警方将彻底调查此事件。

B1 adjective /ɪˈmiːdiət/

immediate

即时

Meaning

happening or done without delay

Example

The doctor gave her immediate attention.

医生给了她即时的关注。

B1 adjective /ˌɪnɪkˈspɛnsɪv/

Inexpensive

便宜的; 经济实惠的; 负担得起的

Meaning

not costing a lot of money; affordable; budget-friendly

Example

This restaurant offers delicious and inexpensive meals for students.

这家餐厅为学生提供美味且便宜的餐点。

B1 verb ˈɪndɪkeɪts

indicates

表示

Meaning

Point out; show; be a sign or symptom of; suggest as a desirable or necessary course of action.

Example

The rising trend indicates an urgent need for action.

上升的趋势表示迫切需要采取行动。

B1 verb /ɪnˈvɑːlv/

involve

涉及

Meaning

to include as a necessary part, or to engage someone in an activity

Example

The project will involve several departments working together.

这个项目将涉及多个部门共同合作。

B1 noun /ˈɪn.flu.əns/

Influence

影响; 权力

Meaning

the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something

Example

The teacher's positive influence helped the student overcome his learning difficulties.

老师的积极影响帮助学生克服了学习困难。

B1 adjective ɪnˈdʌs.tri.əl

industrial

工业的

Meaning

Relating to or characterized by industry.

Example

Industrial sectors boost exports.

工业部门促进出口。

B1 noun /ɪnˈʃʊərəns/

insurance

保险

Meaning

An arrangement by which a company provides compensation for loss, damage, or illness in return for a premium.

Example

He bought health insurance to cover medical expenses.

他购买了健康保险以支付医疗费用。

B1 verb /ɪnˈvɛnt/

invent

发明

Meaning

to create or design something that has not existed before

Example

Thomas Edison invented the electric bulb.

托马斯·爱迪生发明了电灯泡。

B1 adjective /ɪnˈfɔːrməl/

Informal

非正式的; 放松的; 随意的

Meaning

relaxed and friendly; not official or ceremonial; casual

Example

The meeting was informal and relaxed.

会议是非正式的且轻松的。

B1 adjective /ˈɪnər/

inner

内在的

Meaning

Located inside or closer to the center; relating to one’s thoughts or feelings.

Example

She shared her inner thoughts with her best friend.

她与她最好的朋友分享了她的内心想法。

B1 verb /ˈɪndʒər/

injure

伤害

Meaning

to cause physical harm or damage to someone or something

Example

He injured his leg while playing football.

他踢足球时伤了腿。

B1 verb ɪnˈspaɪər

inspire

激励

Meaning

To fill someone with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially creative or noble.

Example

Artemis seeks to inspire future generations.

阿尔忒弥斯寻求激励未来的几代人。

B1 noun /ˈɪnkʌm/

income

收入

Meaning

money received for work or through investments

Example

His monthly income is enough to support his family.

他的月收入足以养家糊口。

B1 verb /ɪmˈprɛs/

impress

打动

Meaning

to cause someone to feel admiration or respect

Example

Her speech managed to impress the audience.

她的演讲成功地打动了观众。

B1 adjective /aɪˈdiːəl/

ideal

理想的

Meaning

the best possible; perfect for a situation

Example

This place is ideal for a picnic.

这个地方非常适合野餐。

B1 noun ɪnˈtel.ɪ.dʒəns

intelligence

智能

Meaning

The ability to learn, understand, and think in a logical way about things

Example

Intelligence is key in AI development.

智能是AI发展的关键。

B1 adjective /ɪˈnɪʃəl/

initial

初步的

Meaning

Existing or occurring at the beginning.

Example

Her initial reaction was one of surprise.

她的初步反应是惊讶。

B1 noun /ɪnˌvɛs.tɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

investigation

调查

Meaning

the process of inquiring into or examining something carefully to find the truth

Example

The investigation revealed new evidence about the fraud.

调查揭示了有关欺诈的新证据。

B1 noun /ɪnˈstrʌktər/

instructor

教练

Meaning

A person who teaches a subject or skill.

Example

The driving instructor was very patient with new learners.

驾校教练对新学员非常耐心。

B1 noun ˌɪndɪˈpendəns

independence

独立

Meaning

The fact or state of being independent; freedom from outside control; not being subject to another's authority.

Example

Independence inspired the movement.

独立激发了运动。

B1 adjective /ɪnkəˈrɛkt/

incorrect

不正确

Meaning

not correct or accurate

Example

The information you provided was incorrect.

您提供的信息是错误的。

B1 verb /ˈɪndɪkeɪt/

indicate

指示

Meaning

to point out; to show or suggest; to be a sign of

Example

The red light indicates that you should stop.

红灯表示你应该停下来。

B1 adjective ˈɪnəveɪtɪv

innovative

创新的

Meaning

Featuring new methods; advanced and original

Example

Innovative strategies are required to combat pollution.

创新的战略是解决污染问题的关键。

B1 verb /ɪmˈpɔːrt/

import

进口

Meaning

to bring goods or services into a country from abroad; to transfer data

Example

The country imports oil from abroad.

这个国家从国外进口石油。

B1 noun /ˈɪnstəns/

instance

实例

Meaning

An example or single occurrence of something.

Example

This is just one instance of his generosity.

这是他慷慨的一个例子。

B1 noun aɪˈdɛntɪti

identity

身份

Meaning

The fact of being who or what a person or thing is; the characteristics determining who or what a person or thing is.

Example

The day reinforces our national identity.

这一天加强了我们的民族认同。