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A2 noun /paɪ/

Pie

Meaning
a baked dish of fruit, meat, or vegetables, typically with a top and base of pastry
Example
My grandmother makes the best apple pie in town.
我的祖母做了城里最好的苹果派。
A2 noun /ˈprɛzɪdənt/

president

总统
Meaning
the elected head of a republican state
Example
The president addressed the nation last night.
总统昨晚向全国发表了演讲。
A2 adjective /mæd/

Mad

生气; 精神病; 疯狂
Meaning
angry; mentally ill; insane
Example
He was mad at his friend for being late.
他因迟到而生气。
A2 noun /tʃæns/

chance

机会
Meaning
An opportunity or possibility of something happening.
Example
He took a chance and applied for the job.
他冒险申请了这份工作。
A2 verb /əˈlaʊ/

allow

允许
Meaning
to give permission for something to happen or someone to do something
Example
The teacher did not allow phones in class.
老师不允许课堂上使用手机。
A2 noun /ˈsiː.nər.i/

Scenery

风景
Meaning
the natural features of a landscape; the painted background used on a theater stage
Example
The mountain scenery was breathtakingly beautiful.
山脉的风景令人叹为观止。
A2 noun /ˈvedʒtəbəl ɔɪl/

Vegetable oil

植物油
Meaning
Oil extracted from plants, seeds, or nuts used for cooking
Example
She heated vegetable oil in the pan before adding the vegetables.
她在锅里加热植物油,然后加入蔬菜。
A2 noun /ˈroʊbɒt/

robot

机器人
Meaning
a machine capable of carrying out a complex series of actions automatically
Example
The factory uses robots to assemble cars efficiently.
工厂使用机器人高效地组装汽车。
A2 noun /ˈdrɑː.mə/

drama

戏剧
Meaning
a play for theater, radio, or television, or an exciting or emotional situation
Example
She loves watching historical drama series.
她喜欢观看历史剧集。
A2 noun /bel/

Bell

Meaning
a hollow metal device that makes a ringing sound when struck
Example
The church bell rang at noon.
教堂的钟声在中午响起。
A2 noun /ɪˈlek.trɪk fæn/

Electric fan

电风扇
Meaning
a device with rotating blades that creates airflow to cool or ventilate a room
Example
The electric fan keeps the room cool during hot summer days.
电风扇在炎热的夏天保持房间凉爽。
A2 noun /əˈpɔɪnt.mənt/

Appointment

约会; 任命;
Meaning
an arrangement to meet someone at a particular time and place; the action of appointing someone to a job or position
Example
I have a doctor's appointment at 3 PM.
我有一个下午三点的医生预约。
A2 noun /bɪl/

Bill

鸟嘴
Meaning
the beak of a bird, especially when it is broad and flat
Example
The duck used its bill to filter food from the water.
那只鸭子用它的喙从水中过滤食物。
A2 verb /friːz/

freeze

冻结
Meaning
to become solid due to cold; to preserve by cold
Example
Water freezes at zero degrees Celsius.
水在零摄氏度下结冰。
A2 noun /lɪp/

Lip

嘴唇
Meaning
either of the two soft parts that form the edge of the mouth
Example
She applied lipstick to her lips before the party.
她在派对前涂上了口红。
A2 noun /ˈwɪnər/

winner

赢家
Meaning
a person who wins a competition or contest
Example
She was the winner of the race.
她是比赛的赢家。
A2 noun /ˈmænɪdʒər/

manager

经理
Meaning
a person responsible for controlling or administering an organization or group of staff
Example
The manager approved the new project plan.
经理批准了新的项目计划。
A2 noun /ˈmɒn.stər/

Monster

怪物; 残酷的人
Meaning
a large, ugly, and frightening imaginary creature; a cruel person
Example
The children were scared of the monster under the bed.
孩子们害怕床下的怪物。
A2 noun /ˈdʌzən/

dozen

打算
Meaning
a group of twelve
Example
She bought a dozen eggs from the market.
她从市场上买了十二个鸡蛋。
A2 noun dɪˈskʌʃ.ənz

discussions

讨论
Meaning
The action or process of talking about something in order to reach a decision or to exchange ideas.
Example
Discussions promote collaboration.
讨论促进合作。
A2 adjective /ˈfɔːrməl/

formal

正式
Meaning
done in accordance with rules of convention or etiquette; official or serious in nature
Example
He wore a formal suit to the wedding.
他在婚礼上穿了正式西装。
A2 adjective /ˈsɪmələr/

Similar

相似的; 具有共同特点的
Meaning
alike; having characteristics in common
Example
The two sisters have similar interests in music.
这两姐妹在音乐方面有相似的兴趣。
A2 verb kriˈeɪts

creates

创造
Meaning
To bring something into existence or to cause something to happen
Example
Pollution creates environmental and health issues.
污染造成环境和健康问题。
A2 noun /ˈneɪ.bər/

Neighbour

邻居; 旁边
Meaning
a person who lives near or next to another person
Example
My neighbour is very friendly and helpful.
我的邻居非常友好且乐于助人。
A2 verb /prɪˈvent/

prevent

防止
Meaning
to stop something from happening; to keep from occurring
Example
Vaccination helps prevent many diseases.
疫苗接种有助于预防许多疾病。
A2 adverb /ɪˈmiːdiətli/

immediately

立即
Meaning
at once; without delay
Example
She responded immediately to the emergency call.
她立即响应了紧急电话。
A2 noun /reɪt/

rate

费率
Meaning
the cost or price of something, or the amount at which something happens
Example
The rate of inflation is increasing every year.
通货膨胀率每年都在上升。
A2 noun /kəˈlek.ʃən/

Collection

收藏;合集;档案
Meaning
a group of objects gathered together; the action or process of collecting
Example
She has an impressive collection of vintage books in her library.
她在她的图书馆里有一部令人印象深刻的古籍收藏。
A2 noun ˈefərts

efforts

努力
Meaning
A vigorous or determined attempt; physical or mental energy
Example
Your efforts determine your success.
你的努力决定了你的成功。
A2 adverb /ˈklɪrli/

clearly

清楚地
Meaning
In a way that is easy to perceive, understand, or see.
Example
She spoke clearly so that everyone could understand.
她清楚地说话,以便每个人都能理解。
A2 adjective /ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒənt/

intelligent

聪明的
Meaning
Having or showing high mental capacity, quick to learn and understand.
Example
She is one of the most intelligent students in the class.
她是班上最聪明的学生之一。
A2 noun /træʃ/

Trash

垃圾; 废物; 低质量或低价值的东西
Meaning
waste material; refuse; something of poor quality or little value
Example
Please take out the trash before you leave.
请在离开之前拿出垃圾。
A2 verb /rɪˈtɜːrn/

return

返回
Meaning
to come or go back to a place; to give back
Example
I will return home tomorrow.
我明天会回家。
A2 noun /skɪlz/

skills

技能
Meaning
The ability to do something well; expertise.
Example
Learning new skills can increase personal and professional growth.
学习新技能可以增加个人和职业发展。
A2 noun /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/

making

制作
Meaning
the process of producing or constructing something
Example
The making of the movie took over two years.
电影的制作过程花费了超过两年时间。
A2 noun /ˈriːdɪŋ/

reading

阅读
Meaning
the action or skill of reading
Example
Reading is one of my favorite hobbies.
阅读是我最喜欢的爱好之一。
A2 verb /bɪˈlɒŋ/

belong

属于
Meaning
to be in the right place or to be a member of a group
Example
She felt she truly belonged to the team.
她觉得她真的属于这个团队。
A2 adjective /ɪl/

Ill

生病的; 不舒服的; 健康状况差
Meaning
sick; unwell; in poor health
Example
He felt ill and decided to stay home from work.
他感到生病,决定从工作中呆在家里。
A2 conjunction /ˈwɛðər/

whether

是否
Meaning
used to express a doubt or choice between alternatives
Example
I don’t know whether I should go.
我不知道我是否应该去。
A2 noun; adverb /pərˈsɛnt/

percent

百分之
Meaning
a proportion out of one hundred; by each hundred
Example
Sales increased by ten percent this year.
今年销售额增加了百分之十。
A2 noun /ˈkælɪndər/

calendar

日历
Meaning
a system for organizing days, months, and years; a chart showing days of the year
Example
She marked her birthday on the calendar.
她在日历上标记了她的生日。
A2 noun /ˈmoʊ.mənt/

Moment

时刻
Meaning
a very brief period of time; an exact point in time
Example
Please wait a moment while I check your order.
请稍等片刻,我检查您的订单。
A2 adjective ˈnɛɡ.ə.tɪv

negative

负面
Meaning
Not desirable or optimistic; harmful or unpleasant.
Example
She had a negative attitude about the upcoming project.
她对即将到来的项目持负面态度。
A2 noun /ˈɪʃ.uːz/

issues

问题
Meaning
Important topics or problems for debate or discussion.
Example
Health issues from pollution are increasing.
污染带来的健康问题在增加。
A2 verb /lɪft/

lift

举起
Meaning
to raise or move upward; to pick up
Example
He lifted the heavy box with effort.
他费力地抬起了那个沉重的箱子。
A2 adjective /breɪv/

brave

勇敢
Meaning
showing courage in the face of danger or difficulty
Example
The brave firefighter rushed into the burning building.
勇敢的消防员冲进了燃烧的建筑物。
A2 noun/verb /ˌɛndʒɪˈnɪər/

engineer

工程师
Meaning
A person trained to design, build, or maintain engines, machines, or structures; to skillfully arrange or bring about.
Example
The engineer designed a new bridge across the river.
工程师设计了一个新桥,跨越了这条河流。
A2 adjective, noun /ˈplæstɪk/

plastic

塑料
Meaning
a synthetic material that can be molded; flexible or easily shaped
Example
These containers are made of durable plastic.
这些容器由耐用的塑料制成。
A2 verb /pɒp/

pop

爆炸
Meaning
to make a short, sharp sound, or to burst or break with such a sound
Example
The balloon popped when I accidentally pricked it with a pin.
气球爆裂了,当我不小心用针戳它时。
A2 adjective /ˈwɛstərn/

western

西方的
Meaning
relating to or characteristic of the West, especially Europe and the Americas
Example
She loves western music and culture.
她喜欢西方的音乐和文化。
A2 noun /boʊl/

Bowl

Meaning
a round, deep dish or basin used for food or liquid
Example
She served the soup in a large ceramic bowl.
她把汤端到一个大陶瓷碗里。
A2 noun /haɪt/

height

高度
Meaning
the measurement of someone or something from base to top
Example
The height of the tower impressed the visitors.
塔的高度给游客留下了深刻的印象。
A2 noun /flʌd/

Flood

洪水
Meaning
an overflow of a large amount of water beyond its normal limits
Example
The heavy rain caused a flood in the village.
暴雨导致村庄发生了洪水。
A2 noun /leɪk/

Lake

湖泊
Meaning
a large body of water completely surrounded by land
Example
The peaceful lake reflected the mountains in its calm waters.
宁静的湖泊在平静的水中倒映着山脉。
A2 adjective /maɪld/

mild

温和
Meaning
not severe or strong; gentle in nature
Example
The patient had only mild symptoms.
病人只有轻微的症状。
A2 noun /ˈlɜːrnər/

learner

学习者
Meaning
a person who is acquiring knowledge or skill through study or experience
Example
She is a fast learner.
她学得很快。
A2 adverb /ˈnaʊədeɪz/

nowadays

如今
Meaning
At the present time; in contrast with the past.
Example
Nowadays, many people prefer shopping online.
如今,许多人更喜欢在线购物。
A2 verb /weɪst/

waste

浪费
Meaning
To use or spend carelessly, extravagantly, or to no purpose.
Example
Social media often leads to wasting valuable time.
社交媒体常常导致浪费宝贵的时间。
A2 noun /ˈɡrændˌpeə.rənt/

grandparent

祖父/祖母
Meaning
the parent of one's father or mother
Example
My grandparents live in a small village near the hills.
我的祖父母住在一个小村庄,靠近山丘。
A2 noun /ˈtrævələr/

traveller

旅行者
Meaning
A person who is on a journey or frequently travels to different places.
Example
The traveller set out early in the morning to explore new lands.
旅行者一大早出发去探索新的土地。
A2 noun,verb /pleɪn/

plane

平面; 飞机; 平滑
Meaning
a flat surface; an aircraft; to make smooth
Example
The carpenter used a tool to plane the wood.
木匠用工具来平整木材。
A2 noun /ˈjuːzər/

user

用户
Meaning
a person who uses or operates something
Example
He is a frequent user of this app.
他是这个应用程序的常用用户。
A2 adjective, noun /ɪˈtæliən/

italian

幸福
Meaning
relating to Italy, its people, or its language; a person from Italy
Example
She loves Italian food.
她收到奖项时无法隐藏自己的快乐。
A2 adjective /ˈeksələnt/

Excellent

卓越的;出色的;优秀的;
Meaning
extremely good; outstanding; superior
Example
She received excellent grades in all her subjects.
她在所有科目中都得到了优秀的成绩。
A2 adjective ˈnesəseri

necessary

必要
Meaning
Required to be done, achieved, or present; essential.
Example
Strict regulations are necessary for maintaining order.
严格的规定是必要的,以保持秩序。
A2 noun /ˌʌndərˈstændɪŋ/

understanding

理解
Meaning
the ability to grasp the meaning, significance, or nature of something
Example
Her understanding of the issue was impressive.
她对这个问题的理解令人印象深刻。
A2 noun /kraʊd/

crowd

人群
Meaning
a large number of people gathered together
Example
A huge crowd gathered to watch the concert.
一个巨大的观众聚集在一起观看音乐会。
A2 conjunction /ʌnˈlɛs/

unless

除非
Meaning
except if
Example
We won't go unless it stops raining.
除非雨停了,否则我们不去。
A2 adjective /ˈtaɪərɪŋ/

tiring

累人的
Meaning
causing someone to feel exhausted or in need of rest
Example
The long journey was extremely tiring.
长途旅行非常累人。
A2 noun/verb/adjective /ˈsʌbdʒɪkt/ (noun), /səbˈdʒɛkt/ (verb)

subject

主题
Meaning
noun: a topic or theme; verb: to cause to undergo; adjective: dependent or under authority
Example
The teacher introduced a new subject in class.
老师在课堂上介绍了一个新主题。
A2 adjective /ˈpraɪ.mɛr.i/

primary

主要的, 首要的
Meaning
Most important; main; happening first.
Example
Education is a primary factor in economic growth.
教育是经济增长的一个主要因素。
A2 noun /wɜːrθ/

Worth

价值; 价格;
Meaning
the value equivalent to that of someone or something; the level at which someone or something deserves to be valued
Example
The painting is worth thousands of dollars.
这幅画值数千美元。
A2 noun /ˈmaɪkroʊweɪv/

Microwave

微波炉
Meaning
an electric oven that uses electromagnetic radiation to heat food quickly
Example
She heated the leftover pizza in the microwave for two minutes.
她把剩余的披萨放进微波炉加热了两分钟。
A2 noun /ˈmoʊtər/

motor

马达
Meaning
a machine that produces motion or power to make something work
Example
The car’s motor stopped suddenly.
汽车的马达突然停止了。
A2 noun, verb /ˈsɛntəns/

sentence

句子; 刑期
Meaning
A set of words that expresses a complete thought; or a punishment given by a court of law.
Example
The judge gave him a five-year prison sentence.
法官给了他五年监禁的刑期。
A2 noun /kriːm/

Cream

奶油
Meaning
the thick white or pale yellow fatty liquid that rises to the top of milk
Example
She whipped the cream until it became fluffy.
她打发奶油,直到它变得蓬松。
A2 pronoun /hɪmˈself/

himself

他自己
Meaning
Used to emphasize that a male person does something by his own effort.
Example
He fixed the car himself.
他自己修好了车。
A2 adjective /fɔːls/

False

虚假; 错误; 欺骗性; 人造
Meaning
not true; incorrect; deceptive; artificial
Example
The witness gave false testimony in court.
证人给出了虚假的证词。
A2 adjective /ˈmeɪdʒər/

major

重要的
Meaning
important, serious, or significant
Example
Climate change is a major concern for the world.
气候变化是全球关注的重大问题。
A2 adjective /ˈnɔːti/

naughty

顽皮
Meaning
Disobedient or mischievous, often in a playful or mildly bad way.
Example
The naughty child drew on the walls with crayons.
顽皮的孩子用蜡笔在墙上画画。
A2 noun /ˈfəʊtəɡrɑːf/

photograph

照片
Meaning
a picture made using a camera
Example
She took a photograph of the sunset.
她拍了一张日落的照片。
A2 noun /kɔɪnz/

coins

硬币
Meaning
Flat, typically round pieces of metal issued by a government as money.
Example
He collected old coins from different countries.
他收集了来自不同国家的旧硬币。
A2 noun /ˈer.ər/

Error

错误; 失误
Meaning
a mistake; something done incorrectly or wrong
Example
The error in the calculation led to incorrect results.
计算中的错误导致了不正确的结果。
A2 noun /ˈnefjuː/

nephew

侄子
Meaning
the son of one’s brother or sister
Example
My nephew is studying at the university.
我的侄子在大学学习。
A2 noun /ɡluː/

Glue

胶水
Meaning
a sticky substance used for sticking objects or materials together; an adhesive
Example
The children used white glue to attach the colorful paper pieces to their art project.
孩子们用白色胶水将五颜六色的纸片粘贴到他们的艺术项目中。
A2 verb /prəˈduːs/

produce

生产
Meaning
to make, create, or manufacture something
Example
The factory produces cars.
工厂生产汽车。
A2 adverb /ˈbjuːtɪfəli/

beautifully

优美地
Meaning
in a beautiful or pleasing manner; excellently or skillfully
Example
She sang beautifully at the concert.
她在音乐会上唱得很优美。
A2 verb /rɪˈlæks/

relax

放松
Meaning
to make or become less tense or anxious; to rest
Example
After a long day, she likes to relax with a good book.
经过一天的劳累,她喜欢拿一本好书放松一下。
A2 adverb /ˈɒnɪstli/

honestly

诚实地
Meaning
in a truthful, sincere, or fair way
Example
She spoke honestly about her mistakes.
她诚实地谈论了自己的错误。
A2 noun /pɛt/

pet

宠物
Meaning
a domesticated animal kept for companionship or pleasure
Example
My dog is my favorite pet.
我的狗是我最喜欢的宠物。
A2 noun /dɪˈskʌʃən/

discussion

讨论
Meaning
The action or process of talking about something in order to reach a decision or share ideas.
Example
The project needs more discussion before moving forward.
该项目需要更多的讨论,然后才能继续进行。
A2 adverb /ɪnˈdiːd/

indeed

确实
Meaning
used to emphasize or confirm a statement
Example
It was a long journey indeed.
这是一次漫长的旅行,确实。
A2 verb /stʌk/

stuck

卡住
Meaning
unable to move; fixed in one position; unable to continue
Example
The door is stuck and won't open.
门被卡住了,打不开。
A2 noun /ˈkʊki/

cookie

饼干
Meaning
a small sweet baked food, usually with flour, sugar, and butter
Example
She offered me a chocolate chip cookie.
她给我提供了一块巧克力曲奇。
A2 noun/adjective /ˈfiːmeɪl/

female

雌性
Meaning
a person or animal of the sex that can bear offspring; relating to women or girls
Example
The female lion protects her cubs fiercely.
母狮保护她的幼崽。
A2 noun /ˈpiːˈsi/

pc

个人电脑
Meaning
abbreviation for 'personal computer', a machine for performing digital operations
Example
I just bought a new PC for work.
我刚买了一个新的个人电脑用于工作。
A2 noun /fækt/

fact

事实
Meaning
A thing that is known or proved to be true
Example
It is a fact that the Earth orbits the Sun.
地球绕太阳转,这是一个事实。
A2 noun /smɔːl boʊl/

Small bowl

小碗
Meaning
a round, shallow container of small size used for serving food or liquids
Example
She served the soup in a small bowl.
她把汤倒在一个小碗里。
A2 noun /ˈpaɪnˌæpəl/

pineapple

菠萝
Meaning
a tropical fruit with a rough spiky skin, sweet yellow flesh, and a leafy crown
Example
She added fresh pineapple to the fruit salad.
她把新鲜的菠萝加进了水果沙拉。
A2 noun /tɪp/

tip

建议
Meaning
a small but useful piece of advice
Example
I received a tip on how to improve my presentation.
我收到了关于如何改进我的演示的建议。
A2 adjective /taɪt/

tight

紧的
Meaning
firmly held in place, not loose or slack
Example
The knot was too tight to untie.
结已经太紧,无法解开。
A2 preposition /əˈmʌŋ/

among

在...之中
Meaning
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
Example
He was sitting among his friends.
他坐在他的朋友们中间。
A2 noun ˈɡeɪ.mɪŋ

gaming

玩视频游戏或竞技游戏
Meaning
The practice of playing video games or competitive games.
Example
Gaming has evolved into a billion-dollar industry.
游戏已经发展成为一个十亿美元的产业。
A2 noun /kəˈmjuː.nə.ti/

community

社区
Meaning
a group of people living in the same place or sharing common interests
Example
The community worked together to clean the park.
这个社区一起工作,清理了公园。
A2 noun/verb /kənˈsɜːrn/

concern

Meaning
to relate to or affect; a matter of worry or interest
Example
Environmental issues concern all of us.
A2 adverb /ɪˈspeʃəli/

Especially

特别; 尤其是; 尤其
Meaning
particularly; in particular; above all
Example
I love all fruits, especially mangoes.
我喜欢所有的水果,特别是芒果。
A2 noun /ˈplen.ti/

Plenty

丰富; 足够
Meaning
a large or sufficient amount; abundance
Example
There is plenty of food for everyone at the party.
聚会中有足够的食物供每个人享用。
A2 noun/verb /kɔːz/

cause

原因 / 造成
Meaning
a person or thing that gives rise to an action, phenomenon, or condition; to make something happen
Example
The heavy rain caused flooding in the city.
大雨造成了城市的洪水。
A2 noun trʌst

trust

信任
Meaning
Firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something; confidence placed in a person by making that person the nominal owner of property.
Example
Building trust is essential for long-term relationships.
建立信任对于长期关系至关重要。
A2 adjective /ˈpʌblɪk/

public

公共的
Meaning
relating to or affecting the people as a whole
Example
The public demanded action on the issue.
公众要求对此问题采取行动。
A2 noun /ˈkɔːrnər/

corner

角落
Meaning
the place where two edges or sides meet
Example
The store is just around the corner.
商店就在拐角处。
A2 adjective /meɪn/

main

主要的
Meaning
most important; chief in size, extent, or importance
Example
The main reason for his success is hard work.
他成功的主要原因是努力工作。
A2 noun /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/

childhood

童年
Meaning
the period of being a child
Example
She spent her childhood in a small village.
她在一个小村庄度过了她的童年。
A2 noun /ˈkæptɪn/

Captain

舰长
Meaning
a military officer of middle rank; the person in command of a ship or aircraft
Example
The captain ordered his troops to advance forward.
舰长命令他的部队向前进发。
A2 noun /ˈʃaʊər/

shower

Meaning
a brief fall of rain or snow or a device for taking a bath or washing oneself
Example
After the workout, I took a quick shower to refresh myself.
A2 adjective /ˈnɔɪ.zi/

Noisy

吵闹
Meaning
making a lot of loud or unpleasant sound; clamorous
Example
The noisy construction work outside made it difficult to concentrate.
外面的吵闹施工工作使得集中精神变得困难。
A2 noun /ˈdæn.sər/

Dancer

舞蹈家
Meaning
a person who performs dance, typically as a profession or art form
Example
The dancer performed gracefully on the stage.
舞蹈家在舞台上优雅地表演。
A2 adjective /fɪt/

Fit

合适的; 适当的; 健康的; 身体状况良好的; 准备好的
Meaning
suitable; appropriate; healthy; in good physical condition; ready
Example
He is fit and healthy.
他健康且状态良好。
A2 noun ˌpɒpjuˈleɪʃən

population

人口
Meaning
All the inhabitants of a particular place; the number of people living in a country or region.
Example
The population supported autonomy.
人口支持自治。
A2 adverb /werˈevər/

Wherever

无论哪里
Meaning
In every place that; anywhere that; no matter where
Example
Wherever you go, I will follow.
无论你去哪里,我都会跟随你。
A2 adjective /blaɪnd/

blind

Meaning
Unable to see because of injury, disease, or a congenital condition.
Example
He has been blind since birth.