B1 noun /ˈmɛtəl/

metal

金属

Meaning

A solid material that is typically hard, shiny, malleable, fusible, and conductive, such as iron, gold, or aluminum.

Example

The ring was made of precious metal.

这枚戒指是由贵重金属制成的。

B1 verb /prɪˈdɪkt/

predict

预测

Meaning

to say that something will happen in the future

Example

Scientists predict rain tomorrow.

科学家预测明天会下雨。

B1 verb /stɛə/

stare

盯着

Meaning

to look at something with a fixed gaze

Example

She stared at the painting for hours.

她盯着画看了几个小时。

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 noun /ˈblen.dər/

Blender

搅拌机

Meaning

an electric kitchen appliance used to mix, purée, or emulsify food and liquids

Example

She used the blender to make a delicious smoothie.

她用搅拌机做了一个美味的冰沙。

B1 adjective ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt

efficient

高效

Meaning

Working in a well-organized way; competent and effective in performance.

Example

Efficient farming methods improve yields.

高效的农业方法提高产量。

B1 adjective /ˈæktʃuəl/

actual

实际的

Meaning

real and existing, not just imagined or supposed

Example

The actual cost was higher than expected.

实际成本高于预期。

B1 adjective ˈliː.ɡəl

legal

合法

Meaning

Permitted by law; relating to the law.

Example

Legal systems ensure justice.

法律系统确保公正。

B1 noun /ˈbɔr.dər/

Border

边界

Meaning

a line separating two political or geographical areas, especially countries

Example

They crossed the border between France and Spain by train.

他们乘火车穿越了法国和西班牙之间的边界。

B1 noun kəˈmɪt.mənts

commitments

承诺

Meaning

Formal pledges or promises to do something, especially in terms of obligations or agreements.

Example

Global commitments to renewable energy are increasing.

全球对可再生能源的承诺正在增加。

B1 noun /paɪp/

pipe

管道

Meaning

a tube used for conveying liquids or gases

Example

The plumber fixed the broken pipe.

水管工修理了坏掉的管道。

B1 noun /əˈnaʊnsmənt/

announcement

公告

Meaning

a public or formal statement giving information

Example

The principal made an important announcement about the new schedule.

校长关于新时间表做了一个重要的公告。

B1 noun /tʃuˈɪʃ.ən/

tuition

学费

Meaning

the fee for instruction or teaching, typically at a school or university

Example

The tuition for the college has increased this year.

今年大学的学费上涨了。

B1 noun /səˈdʒes.tʃən/

Suggestion

建议; 建议

Meaning

an idea or plan put forward for consideration; advice or recommendation

Example

Do you have any suggestions for improving our team's productivity?

你有什么建议可以提高我们团队的生产力吗？

B1 noun /taɪl/

tile

瓷砖

Meaning

a flat piece of baked clay or other material used for covering roofs, floors, or walls

Example

The kitchen floor is covered with ceramic tiles.

厨房的地板覆盖着陶瓷瓦片。

B1 noun /ˈklɪn.ɪk/

clinic

诊所

Meaning

A place where people receive medical treatment without staying overnight.

Example

She went to the clinic for a health check-up.

她去诊所做健康检查。

B1 verb /ɪɡˈzɪst/

exist

存在

Meaning

to have being or reality; to be present

Example

Dinosaurs existed millions of years ago.

恐龙在几百万年前就存在。

B1 adjective /ˈprɪn.sə.pəl/

Principal

主要的; 首要的; 最重要的; 首席

Meaning

main; primary; most important; chief

Example

The principal reason for the meeting was to discuss the budget.

会议的主要原因是讨论预算。

B1 noun /kriˈeɪ.ʃənz/

creations

创作

Meaning

Things that have been created, especially works of art or imaginative works.

Example

His creations astonished the world.

他的创造让世界惊叹不已。

B1 verb /ˈrɛdʒɪstər/

register

注册

Meaning

To enter or record officially on a list or in a book.

Example

You must register for the conference before the deadline.

您必须在截止日期前为会议注册。

B1 adverb /ˈmeɪn.li/

Mainly

主要; 大多数

Meaning

for the most part; chiefly; primarily

Example

The conference was mainly about environmental protection and climate change.

会议主要讨论了环境保护和气候变化。

B1 noun, verb /dɪˈzaɪər/

desire

欲望

Meaning

a strong feeling of wanting something or wishing for something to happen

Example

He has a strong desire to travel the world.

他有强烈的欲望去环游世界。

B1 adjective /ˈfɔːrmər/

former

前任

Meaning

Having been previously in a particular role or position.

Example

He is a former president of the association.

他是该协会的前任主席。

B1 noun /ˌsaʊθˈiːst/

southeast

东南

Meaning

the direction that is between south and east; a region in that direction

Example

The city is located in the southeast of the country.

这座城市位于该国的东南部。

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 adjective /əˈdɪʃənəl/

additional

额外的

Meaning

added, extra, or supplementary to what already exists

Example

The teacher gave the students additional homework.

老师给学生布置了额外的作业。

B1 verb /wɪŋ/

wing

用翅膀飞翔

Meaning

to fly using wings; to move swiftly through the air

Example

The bird wings its way across the sky.

鸟飞翔穿越天空。

B1 noun /ˈkɑn.tent/

Content

满足

Meaning

pleased and satisfied; the things that are contained in something; subject matter of a text

Example

She felt content with her simple life in the countryside.

她对自己在乡村的简单生活感到满足。

B1 adjective /ˈsplendɪd/

Splendid

壮丽的; 极好的; 印象深刻的

Meaning

magnificent; excellent; very impressive

Example

The castle looked splendid in the sunset.

城堡在日落时看起来很壮丽。

B1 adverb /ˈdeɪndʒərəsli/

Dangerously

危险地

Meaning

in a way that could cause harm or injury; riskily

Example

He was driving dangerously fast on the highway.

他在高速公路上开得非常危险。

B1 noun /wɪtʃ/

Witch

女巫

Meaning

a woman thought to have magic powers, especially evil ones; a practitioner of witchcraft

Example

The old witch cast a spell on the prince.

老女巫对王子施了个魔法。

B1 noun, verb /ˈkrɛdɪt/

credit

Meaning

As a noun: the ability to obtain goods or services before payment; recognition for an achievement. As a verb: to publicly acknowledge someone's contribution.

Example

She received credit for her contribution to the project.

B1 noun /mʌɡ/

Mug

杯子

Meaning

a large cup, typically cylindrical and having a handle and used without a saucer

Example

She drank her morning coffee from a ceramic mug.

她喝了早晨的咖啡，使用了一个陶瓷杯。

B1 noun /ˈplʌm.ər/

plumber

水管工

Meaning

a person who installs or repairs water pipes

Example

The plumber fixed the leaking pipe in the kitchen.

水管工修好了厨房里漏水的管道。

B1 adverb /rɪˈpiː.tɪd.li/

Repeatedly

反复; 一遍又一遍

Meaning

again and again; many times over

Example

He repeatedly asked for help with his homework.

他反复请求帮助完成作业。

B1 noun /ˈdɛv.əl/

devil

魔鬼

Meaning

An evil spirit or supernatural being often regarded as the embodiment of wickedness and harm.

Example

The story warned children about making deals with the devil.

这个故事警告孩子们不要与魔鬼做交易。

B1 noun /ˈdaɪ.ə.lɑːɡ/

Dialogue

对话; 会话

Meaning

a conversation between two or more people; discussion aimed at exploration of a subject

Example

The political leaders engaged in meaningful dialogue to resolve the conflict.

政治领导人进行了一场有意义的对话，以解决冲突。

B1 noun /ˈded.laɪn/

Deadline

最后期限;

Meaning

the latest time or date by which something should be completed

Example

The deadline for submitting the project is next Friday.

提交项目的截止日期是下周五。

B1 noun /ˈsʌn.set/

Sunset

日落

Meaning

the time in the evening when the sun disappears below the horizon

Example

The romantic sunset painted the sky in golden colors.

浪漫的日落把天空涂上金色。

B1 noun /seɪk/

Sake

原因; 理由;

Meaning

purpose or reason for doing something; benefit or interest

Example

She worked overtime for the sake of her family's future.

她为了家人的未来加班。

B1 noun /ʃɔːr/

Shore

海岸; 岸边; 沙滩

Meaning

the land along the edge of a sea, lake, or other body of water

Example

We walked along the shore collecting seashells.

我们沿着海岸走，捡贝壳。

B1 adjective /rɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/

remaining

剩余

Meaning

still existing or left after others are gone or dealt with

Example

There were only a few remaining tickets for the concert.

音乐会仅剩下少数票。

B1 verb /dæm/

damn

Meaning

to condemn or criticize strongly; used as an expletive to express anger or emphasis

Example

He damned the unfair system in his speech.

B1 adjective /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒd/

Engaged

忙碌的; 参与的; 订婚的

Meaning

busy; occupied; involved in activity; betrothed

Example

He is engaged in important research work.

他正在进行重要的研究工作。

B1 noun /ˈkætl/

cattle

幸福

Meaning

large domesticated animals such as cows and bulls that are kept on a farm for their milk, meat, or hides

Example

The farmer owns a herd of cattle that graze near the river.

她在收到奖项时无法掩饰她的幸福。

B1 verb /əˈtɛmpt/

attempt

Meaning

to make an effort to achieve or complete something difficult

Example

He attempted to climb the mountain despite the bad weather.

B1 verb, noun, adjective /ˈmeltɪŋ/

melting

融化

Meaning

the process of changing from solid to liquid due to heat; becoming softer or less rigid; emotionally moving or tender

Example

The ice is melting quickly under the hot sun.

冰在炎热的阳光下迅速融化。

B1 noun /ˈhæm.ər/

Hammer

锤子

Meaning

a tool with a heavy metal head for hitting nails or breaking things

Example

She used a hammer to nail the picture frame to the wall.

她用锤子把画框钉在墙上。

B1 noun /dʒiːp/

jeep

吉普车

Meaning

a sturdy motor vehicle designed for rough terrain; a small military or civilian off-road vehicle

Example

The jeep climbed the rocky hill without difficulty.

吉普车轻松地爬上了崎岖的山坡。

B1 verb /stæmp/

stamp

Meaning

To bring down (one's foot) heavily on the ground; to imprint a mark or seal.

Example

She stamped her foot in frustration.

B1 noun /tiːn/

teen

青少年

Meaning

a person aged between 13 and 19 years.

Example

He's a teenager who loves sports.

他是一个喜欢运动的青少年。

B1 noun /ˌdek.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

Decoration

装饰; 装饰品; 奖项;

Meaning

the process or art of decorating something; ornamental items used to beautify

Example

The Christmas decoration transformed the ordinary room into a festive wonderland.

圣诞装饰把普通房间变成了一个节日奇境。

B1 noun, verb /eɪd/

aid

援助

Meaning

help or support, typically of a practical nature

Example

The volunteers provided aid to the flood victims.

志愿者为洪水受害者提供了帮助。

B1 noun /loʊn/

Loan

贷款

Meaning

a thing that is borrowed, especially a sum of money that is expected to be paid back with interest

Example

He took a loan to buy a new car.

他为了买新车而借了一笔贷款。

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 adjective /ʌnɪmˈplɔɪd/

Unemployed

失业

Meaning

without a job; not having paid work

Example

He has been unemployed for six months now.

他已经失业六个月了。

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 verb /sərˈvaɪv/

survive

生还

Meaning

To continue to live or exist after a difficult event or situation.

Example

He managed to survive the storm.

他成功地生还了风暴。

B1 adjective /əˈmjuː.zɪŋ/

Amusing

有趣的; 好笑的; 娱乐的

Meaning

causing laughter or providing entertainment; funny; enjoyable

Example

The children found the clown's performance very amusing.

孩子们觉得小丑的表演非常有趣。

B1 noun, verb /ˈkɒndʌkt/ (noun), /kənˈdʌkt/ (verb)

conduct

Meaning

to organize or carry out; or a person's behavior

Example

The teacher conducted the exam fairly.

B1 noun /ˈdʒʌdʒ.mənt/

Judgement

判决；决定

Meaning

the ability to make considered decisions or form sensible opinions; an official decision made by a judge or court

Example

The jury's judgement was based on careful consideration of all the facts.

陪审团的判决基于对所有事实的仔细考虑。

B1 verb /ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnt/

represent

代表

Meaning

to act or speak on behalf of someone or something

Example

He will represent our company at the conference.

他将在会议中代表我们的公司。

B1 noun /ˈeɪ.dʒən.si/

Agency

代理机构; 代理人办公室

Meaning

a business or organization that provides a particular service

Example

She works for a travel agency downtown.

她在市中心的旅行社工作。

B1 noun /ˌprezənˈteɪʃən/

presentation

展示

Meaning

The manner or style in which something is given, offered, or displayed.

Example

The presentation of the new product was well received.

新产品的展示得到了很好的接受。

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 verb /ʃaʊt/

shout

喊叫

Meaning

to say something very loudly

Example

He shouted at the top of his lungs to get their attention.

他尽可能大声地喊叫，以引起他们的注意。

B1 noun /ɪnˈkʌrɪdʒmənt/

encouragement

鼓励

Meaning

the action of giving someone support, confidence, or hope

Example

Her encouragement helped me finish the project.

她的鼓励帮助我完成了项目。

B1 noun /ˈmiːdiəm/

medium

媒介

Meaning

A means or channel of communication, expression, or artistic work.

Example

Television is a powerful medium for spreading information.

电视是传播信息的强大媒介。

B1 noun /ˌkɒn.trɪˈbjuː.ʃən/

contribution

贡献

Meaning

A gift or payment to a common fund or collection.

Example

His contribution to the project was vital.

他的贡献对项目至关重要。

B1 noun /kræb/

Crab

螃蟹

Meaning

a crustacean with a broad carapace, stalked eyes, and five pairs of legs, the first pair of which are modified as pincers

Example

The crab scuttled sideways across the sand.

螃蟹横向爬行穿过沙滩。

B1 adjective /ˈsɪniər/

senior

高级

Meaning

having a higher rank or status; older or more experienced

Example

He is the senior manager in the department.

他是部门的高级经理。

B1 adverb /ˈnjuːli/

newly

housewife

家庭主妇

Meaning

a married woman who manages a household and whose main occupation is caring for her family and home

Example

She chose to work as a housewife while raising her children.

她在抚养孩子期间选择当一名家庭主妇。

B1 adjective /kənˈtroʊld/

controlled

受控的

Meaning

managed or regulated carefully; kept within limits

Example

The experiment was conducted in a controlled environment.

实验是在一个受控的环境中进行的。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈkaʊntəbəl/

Uncountable

无法计数的; 无穷的

Meaning

too many to be counted; innumerable; infinite in quantity

Example

There are uncountable stars in the night sky.

夜空中有无数的星星。

B1 adjective /əˈfɪʃəl/

official

官方

Meaning

relating to or connected with an authority or public office

Example

He is the official spokesperson for the company.

他是公司的官方发言人。

B1 noun wɛlθ

wealth

财富

Meaning

The state of being rich; material prosperity; an abundance of valuable possessions or money.

Example

Wealth creation involves building assets that earn while you sleep.

财富创造包括建立能在你睡觉时赚取的资产。

B1 adverb /ˈwaɪdli/

widely

广泛地

Meaning

to a great extent or degree

Example

The news of his promotion spread widely across the company.

他晋升的消息在公司内广泛传播。

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 noun, verb /ɡrɪl/

grill

Meaning

a metal frame used for cooking food over an open fire; to cook food on such a frame

Example

We grilled some chicken for dinner.

B1 noun /ˈnætʃərəl dɪˈzæstər/

natural disaster

自然灾害

Meaning

a catastrophic event caused by natural processes of the Earth that results in significant damage, destruction, or loss of life

Example

The coastal town was devastated by a natural disaster.

这座沿海城镇被一场自然灾害摧毁了。

B1 verb kənˈsjuːmz

consumes

消耗

Meaning

Use up (a resource); eat, drink, or ingest (food or drink).

Example

An individual consumes around 20 kg of plastic annually.

一个人每年消耗大约 20 公斤塑料。

B1 verb /bliːd/

bleed

流血

Meaning

to lose blood from the body, especially due to injury

Example

She began to bleed from the cut on her arm.

她开始从她手臂上的割伤出血。

B1 adverb /ˈsekəndli/

secondly

其次

Meaning

Used to introduce the second point in a list of arguments or ideas.

Example

Firstly, we need funding; secondly, we need a strong team.

首先，我们需要资金；其次，我们需要一支强大的团队。

B1 verb /prəˈvaɪdɪd/

provided

提供的

Meaning

gave or supplied something that was needed

Example

The hotel provided free breakfast for all guests.

酒店为所有客人提供了免费早餐。

B1 adjective /dɪˈtɜːrmɪnd/

determined

决心的

Meaning

Having firmly decided to do something and not letting anything stop you.

Example

She was determined to finish her studies despite many obstacles.

尽管有许多障碍，她还是决心完成她的学业。

B1 noun /ʃeɪm/

Shame

羞耻

Meaning

a painful feeling of humiliation or distress; something regrettable

Example

He felt deep shame for his dishonest behavior at work.

他因在工作中的不诚实行为感到深深的羞耻。

B1 noun /ˈwɜːrkaʊt/

workout

锻炼

Meaning

a session of physical exercise or training to improve fitness or health

Example

She does a full-body workout every morning before work.

她每天早上在上班前做全身锻炼。

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 verb /ˈɒpəreɪt/

operate

操作

Meaning

to function; to control or manage; to perform surgery

Example

The surgeon will operate on the patient tomorrow.

外科医生明天将为病人做手术。

B1 noun /ˈviː.ɪ.kəlz/

Vehicles

交通工具

Meaning

machines used for transporting people or goods from one place to another

Example

There are many different types of vehicles on the road today.

今天路上有许多不同类型的交通工具。

B1 noun /əˈsaɪnmənt/

assignment

任务

Meaning

a task or piece of work given to someone as part of their duties

Example

The students completed their homework assignment on time.

学生们按时完成了他们的家庭作业任务。

B1 adjective /ˈtʃaɪl.dɪʃ/

Childish

孩子气; 典型的儿童行为，但对于成年人不合适

Meaning

immature and silly; behaving in a way that is typical of a child but inappropriate for an adult

Example

His childish behavior during the meeting was quite embarrassing.

他在会议期间的孩子气行为非常令人尴尬。

B1 noun /ˈref.ər.əns/

Reference

参考资料

Meaning

the action of mentioning or alluding to something; a source of information

Example

Please provide references to support your research claims.

请提供参考资料以支持您的研究声明。

B1 verb /ʌnˈræp/

unwrap

拆开

Meaning

remove wrapping or covering from something; reveal something gradually or clearly

Example

She carefully unwrapped the gift with excitement.

她兴奋地小心拆开了礼物。

B1 verb /əˈkjuːz/

accuse

指控

Meaning

to charge someone with a crime or wrongdoing

Example

She accused him of stealing her wallet.

她指控他偷了她的钱包。

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 noun /bæŋ/

Bang

突然的响声; 强烈的撞击或打击

Meaning

a sudden loud noise; a hard blow or hit

Example

The door closed with a loud bang that woke everyone up.

门关上时发出一声巨响，吵醒了所有人。

B1 noun /əˈpɪn.jən/

Opinion

意见

Meaning

a view or judgment formed about something; a belief or assessment based on grounds short of proof

Example

In my opinion, this is the best solution.

在我看来，这是最好的解决方案。

B1 noun ˈem.fə.sɪs

emphasis

重音

Meaning

Special importance, value, or prominence given to something; stress laid on a particular point or aspect.

Example

The speaker placed emphasis on sustainable development.

演讲者强调了可持续发展。

B1 adjective ˈkɒmplɛks

complex

复杂

Meaning

Having many interrelated parts or factors; complicated.

Example

The relationship between poverty and education is complex.

贫困与教育之间的关系很复杂。

B1 noun /weɪl/

Whale

鲸鱼

Meaning

a very large marine mammal with a streamlined hairless body, a horizontal tail fin, and a blowhole on top of the head for breathing

Example

The blue whale is the largest animal ever known to have lived on Earth.

蓝鲸是地球上已知最大的动物。

B1 noun /kɒp/

cop

警察

Meaning

a police officer (informal)

Example

The cop stopped the car for speeding.

警察因超速而拦下了那辆车。

B1 noun /lɔk/

Lock

锁

Meaning

a mechanism for keeping a door, lid, etc., fastened, typically operated only by a key of a particular form

Example

Make sure you lock the door before leaving.

确保在离开前锁好门。

B1 adjective /kiːn/

Keen

敏锐的; 强烈的; 渴望的

Meaning

sharp; acute; intense; eager

Example

She has a keen interest in science.

她对科学有浓厚的兴趣。

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 verb /kənˈtɪnjuɪŋ/

continuing

继续

Meaning

to keep doing something without stopping

Example

They are continuing their journey despite the rain.

尽管下雨，他们仍在继续他们的旅程。

B1 adverb /ˈpɜːfɪktli/

perfectly

Meaning

in a perfect manner; without flaws

Example

She performed the task perfectly.

B1 noun /ˈlɪsənər/

listener

听众

Meaning

a person who listens or pays attention to something, especially to a speaker or sound.

Example

She is a good listener who always understands others' problems.

她是一个很好的听众，总是理解他人的问题。

B1 adjective /ˈfæbjələs/

Fabulous

极好的；不可思议的；非凡的

Meaning

extremely good; wonderful; extraordinary

Example

She wore a fabulous dress to the party.

她穿了一件精彩的裙子去参加派对。

B1 noun /kəmˈpleɪnt/

complaint

投诉

Meaning

a statement that something is wrong or not satisfactory

Example

The manager received a complaint from a customer about poor service.

经理收到了一名客户关于糟糕服务的投诉。

B1 noun ˈfæmɪli triː

Family Tree

家谱

Meaning

A diagram showing the relationships between people in several generations of a family.

Example

Creating a family tree helps understand family history.

创建家谱有助于理解家庭历史。

B1 noun /ˈdɛdˌlaɪnz/

deadlines

最后期限

Meaning

The latest time or date by which something should be completed.

Example

Setting deadlines helps finish tasks.

设定最后期限有助于完成任务。

B1 noun /ˈækses/

Access

访问

Meaning

the ability, right, or permission to approach, enter, or pass to and from a place

Example

Students have access to the library 24 hours a day.

学生可以全天候访问图书馆。

B1 verb /pərˈsweɪd/

persuade

幸福

Meaning

to convince someone to do or believe something through reasoning or argument

Example

He persuaded his friend to join the club.

她无法掩饰收到奖项时的快乐。

B1 verb /dɪˈfiːt/

Defeat

失败

Meaning

to win a victory over; to overcome in battle or competition

Example

The army managed to defeat the enemy forces.

军队成功击败了敌军。

B1 noun /ˌsaʊθˈwɛst/

southwest

西南

Meaning

the direction that is between south and west; a region in that direction

Example

They traveled to the southwest of the country for their vacation.

他们去国家的西南部度假。

B1 verb rɪˈdjuːst

reduced

减少

Meaning

Make smaller or less in amount, degree, or size.

Example

Singapore has reduced plastic usage significantly.

新加坡大幅减少了塑料的使用。

B1 noun, adjective, gerund /ˈæk.tɪŋ/

acting

表演

Meaning

the art or profession of performing in plays, films, or television; temporary performance of duties; the process of performing an action

Example

She is studying acting to become a professional actress.

她正在学习表演，想成为一名专业演员。

B1 noun /ˈsɜːdʒəri/

surgery

Meaning

a medical procedure involving the cutting of the body to treat a condition

Example

She underwent surgery to remove the tumor.

B1 noun /ˈseɪ.ɪŋ/

Saying

谚语

Meaning

a well-known phrase that expresses something true about life; a proverb

Example

There's an old saying that practice makes perfect.

有一句老话说，实践出真知。