B1 verb /prəˈpoʊz/

propose

提议

Meaning

to suggest an idea or plan for consideration; to ask someone to marry you

Example

I propose we take a short break.

我提议我们休息一下。

B1 noun /ˌrɛzəˈluːʃən/

resolution

解决, 决议

Meaning

The action of solving a problem, dispute, or contentious matter.

Example

The resolution of the issue requires careful planning and action.

解决问题需要仔细的计划和行动。

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 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 adverb /ˈkɑːm.li/

Calmly

平静地

Meaning

in a peaceful way without showing strong emotions; quietly and without excitement

Example

She spoke calmly despite being angry.

她在生气的情况下冷静地说话。

B1 adjective /ˈvaɪə.lət/

Violet

紫罗兰色

Meaning

of a bluish-purple color

Example

She wore a beautiful violet dress to the party.

她穿了一件漂亮的紫罗兰色裙子参加派对。

B1 verb /sɪˈlekt/

select

选择

Meaning

to choose from a number of alternatives; to pick out

Example

Please select your favorite color.

请选择您喜欢的颜色。

B1 noun /ˈkɛmɪkəl/

chemical

化学物质

Meaning

a substance produced by or used in a chemical process

Example

The factory releases harmful chemicals into the river.

工厂将有害的化学物质排放到河中。

B1 verb /ˈreskjuː/

rescue

救援

Meaning

to save someone or something from danger or harm

Example

The firefighters rescued the cat from the tree.

消防员从树上救出了猫。

B1 verb /ˈɒnər/

honour

荣誉

Meaning

to show respect; to keep a promise

Example

We honour our veterans for their service.

我们为退伍军人的服务表示荣誉。

B1 adjective /ˈsɔːlti/

Salty

咸的

Meaning

having the taste of salt; containing salt; tasting of seawater

Example

The salty ocean water made her thirsty.

咸海水让她口渴。

B1 noun /læk/

Lack

缺乏; 不足

Meaning

the state of being without or not having enough of something; absence or shortage

Example

The lack of rain this summer has caused serious problems for farmers.

今年夏天的降雨不足给农民带来了严重的问题。

B1 verb /ɪɡˈzæm.ɪn/

examine

幸福

Meaning

to look at something carefully in order to understand it

Example

The doctor will examine the patient tomorrow.

当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。

B1 noun /ləˈbɔːr.ə.tɔːr.i/

Laboratory (Lab)

实验室

Meaning

a room or building equipped for scientific experiments, research, or teaching

Example

The scientists conducted their experiments in the well-equipped laboratory.

科学家们在设备齐全的实验室中进行了实验。

B1 noun /ˈmem.bə.ʃɪp/

membership

会员资格

Meaning

The state of belonging to or being part of an organization or group.

Example

The country's membership in the organization marked 50 years.

该国在该组织中的会员资格已满50年。

B1 noun /bʌɡ/

Bug

小虫

Meaning

a small insect; a defect in a computer program

Example

I found a bug crawling on my bed sheets.

我在我的床单上发现了一只小虫在爬行。

B1 noun /ˈbeɪs.mənt/

Basement

地下室

Meaning

the lowest floor of a building, typically below ground level

Example

We store old furniture in the basement.

我们把旧家具存放在地下室。

B1 noun /pɒnd/

Pond

池塘

Meaning

a small body of still water formed naturally or by artificial means

Example

The children fed the ducks at the pond in the park.

孩子们在公园的池塘里喂鸭子。

B1 noun, verb /ˈmɜːrdər/

murder

谋杀

Meaning

the unlawful killing of a person; to kill someone unlawfully and intentionally

Example

The detective investigated the murder that shocked the town.

侦探调查了这起震惊小镇的谋杀案。

B1 noun /fæts/

fats

脂肪

Meaning

Essential macronutrients that provide energy, support cell growth, and protect organs while helping absorb vitamins.

Example

Healthy fats from nuts and avocados support brain function.

来自坚果和鳄梨的健康脂肪支持大脑功能。

B1 noun ɡʊdz

goods

商品

Meaning

Merchandise or possessions; things that are bought and sold.

Example

The company produces high-quality goods for export.

该公司为出口生产高质量的商品。

B1 noun /ˈpɔːtrət/

portrait

肖像

Meaning

a painting, drawing, photograph, or engraving of a person, especially one showing the face

Example

The artist painted a beautiful portrait of his wife.

艺术家画了一幅他妻子的美丽肖像。

B1 noun /ˈfeɪ.vər/

Favour

好意; 帮助; 仁慈

Meaning

approval, support, or liking for someone or something; a kind or helpful act

Example

Could you do me a favour and help me move this heavy box?

你能帮我一个忙，帮我搬动这个重箱子吗？

B1 verb /kəmˈpiːt/

compete

竞争

Meaning

to try to win or be more successful than others in a contest or activity

Example

Several companies compete for dominance in the market.

多家公司为市场主导地位而竞赛。

B1 verb /ˈmɛʒər/

measure

测量

Meaning

to determine the size, amount, or degree of something

Example

She measured the length of the table.

她测量了桌子的长度。

B1 noun /ˈkʌˈs.təm/

Custom

习俗; 风俗; 关税;

Meaning

a traditional practice or behavior; duties levied on imports; habitual practice

Example

It is a local custom to remove shoes before entering someone's home.

在进入别人家之前，脱鞋是当地的习俗。

B1 noun ˈɔːdioʊ ˈlɛsənz

audio lessons

音频课程

Meaning

Educational content delivered through sound recordings, typically used for language learning and skill development.

Example

Audio lessons are useful for listening skills.

音频课程对于听力技能非常有用。

B1 adjective /draɪd/

dried

干

Meaning

without moisture; preserved by removing water

Example

She added some dried flowers to the vase for decoration.

她在花瓶里加了一些干花来装饰。

B1 noun /ˈkʊkər/

cooker

炊具; 电饭煲

Meaning

a device or appliance used for cooking food; a person or thing that cooks

Example

The rice cooker makes cooking meals much easier.

电饭煲让做饭变得更简单。

B1 noun ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ

disadvantage

劣势

Meaning

An unfavorable circumstance or condition that reduces the chances of success or effectiveness.

Example

Urdu's dominance placed Bengalis at a disadvantage.

乌尔都语的主导地位使孟加拉人处于不利地位。

B1 noun /kəˈsiːnoʊ/

casino

赌场

Meaning

a place where people gamble and play games of chance

Example

They spent the evening playing cards at the casino.

他们在赌场度过了晚上，玩扑克牌。

B1 noun ˈɒk.sɪ.dʒən

oxygen

氧气。无色、无味的气体，是生命必不可少的成分。

Meaning

A colorless, odorless reactive gas, the chemical element of atomic number 8 and the life-supporting component of the air.

Example

Oxygen is vital for life.

氧气对生命至关重要。

B1 noun /ˈsʌp.ər/

Supper

晚餐

Meaning

an evening meal, typically a light or informal one

Example

We usually have supper around seven o'clock.

我们通常在七点左右吃晚餐。

B1 verb /fərˈbɪd/

forbid

禁止

Meaning

to order someone not to do something

Example

The school forbids smoking on campus.

学校禁止在校园内吸烟。

B1 adverb /ˈɛlswɛr/

elsewhere

在别的地方

Meaning

In, at, or to some other place.

Example

If you can’t find it here, try looking elsewhere.

如果你在这里找不到，试着去别的地方找找。

B1 adjective /ˈɡɪvən/

given

已知的

Meaning

Specified or stated; already decided or certain.

Example

It is a given fact that hard work leads to success.

这是一个已知的事实，努力工作通向成功。

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 /ˈfaɪ.tər/

Fighter

战斗机

Meaning

a military aircraft designed for attacking other aircraft; a person who fights

Example

The fighter jet flew overhead during the military parade.

战斗机在军事游行中飞过我们头顶。

B1 noun rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪlɪti

responsibility

责任

Meaning

The state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or of having control over someone.

Example

Taking responsibility for one's actions is a sign of maturity.

承担自己的责任是成熟的标志。

B1 adverb /ˈrel.ə.tɪv.li/

Relatively

相对地

Meaning

in comparison to something else; quite; fairly

Example

The weather is relatively warm today.

今天的天气相对温暖。

B1 verb/noun /bɔːr/

bore

使……感到无聊

Meaning

Verb: To make someone feel uninterested or tired; Noun: A dull or tiresome person.

Example

The lecture began to bore the students.

讲座开始让学生感到无聊。

B1 noun /ˈænəlɪst/

analyst

分析师

Meaning

a person who studies or examines something carefully to understand it or make decisions

Example

The financial analyst predicted a rise in the stock market.

金融分析师预测股票市场上涨。

B1 adverb /ɪnˈtaɪərli/

Entirely

完全地; 完全

Meaning

completely; wholly; fully

Example

The building was entirely destroyed in the fire.

这座建筑在火灾中完全被摧毁。

B1 noun /ruːt/

route

Meaning

a way or course taken to get from one place to another

Example

The best route to the airport is through the highway.

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 noun /ˈʃed.juːl/

Schedule

日程安排; 计划;

Meaning

a plan that lists things or events and the times when they will happen; timetable

Example

Please check your schedule before confirming the meeting time.

请在确认会议时间前查看您的时间表。

B1 noun /ədˈmɪʃ.ən/

Admission

入学; 接受

Meaning

the process of entering or being allowed to enter a school or organization; accepting that something is true

Example

She gained admission to Harvard University.

她获得了哈佛大学的入学许可。

B1 adverb /ˈtɛmpərɛrɪli/

temporarily

临时地

Meaning

for a limited time; not permanently

Example

The road is closed temporarily for repairs.

道路因维修而暂时关闭。

B1 noun /edʒ/

Edge

边缘; 锋利的边

Meaning

the outside limit of an object or area; a sharp side of a blade

Example

Be careful not to cut yourself on the sharp edge of the knife.

小心不要被刀的锋利边缘割伤。

B1 noun zəʊn

zone

区域

Meaning

An area or stretch of land having a particular characteristic, purpose, or use, or subject to particular restrictions.

Example

Industrial zones attract investments.

工业区吸引投资。

B1 verb /əˈdʒʌst/

adjust

调整

Meaning

to change something slightly to make it more suitable or effective

Example

She adjusted the mirror to see the road clearly.

她调整了镜子以清晰地看见路。

B1 noun /koʊm/

Comb

梳子

Meaning

a toothed device for arranging or cleaning the hair

Example

She used a comb to style her hair before the party.

她在派对前用梳子整理了她的头发。

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 ˈplæt.fɔːrmz

platforms

平台，软件或硬件环境

Meaning

Computing environments where software applications can be developed and run.

Example

Different platforms offer diverse digital solutions.

不同的平台提供多种数字解决方案。

B1 noun /ˈfɪnɪʃ laɪn/

finish line

终点线

Meaning

The line or point at the end of a race or competition where participants complete it.

Example

She sprinted towards the finish line and won the race.

她冲向终点线并赢得了比赛。

B1 adverb /ˈfriːkwəntli/

Frequently

频繁; 定期; 多次

Meaning

often; regularly; many times

Example

She frequently visits her grandmother on weekends.

她在周末经常探望她的祖母。

B1 noun prəˈsiː.dʒər

procedure

程序

Meaning

An established or official way of doing something.

Example

Follow the procedure for accuracy.

按照程序进行以确保准确性。

B1 noun /ˈbæɡɪdʒ/

Baggage

行李; 个人物品;

Meaning

suitcases and bags containing personal belongings; past experiences or problems that affect behavior

Example

Please collect your baggage from the conveyor belt at the airport.

请从机场的传送带上取回您的行李。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈnesəseri/

Unnecessary

不必要的；多余的

Meaning

not needed; not required; pointless

Example

The meeting was unnecessary since all decisions were already made.

会议是多余的，因为所有的决定已经做出。

B1 noun ˌrek.ə.menˈdeɪ.ʃənz

recommendations

建议

Meaning

Suggestions or proposals as to the best course of action.

Example

The commission submitted their recommendations.

委员会提交了他们的建议。

B1 adjective /ˈliː.dɪŋ/

Leading

领先的; 主要的; 最重要的

Meaning

foremost; principal; most important; guiding

Example

She is a leading expert in environmental science.

她是环境科学领域的领先专家。

B1 noun /læm/

Lamb

小羊

Meaning

a young sheep; meat from a young sheep

Example

The little lamb followed its mother everywhere.

小羊到处跟着它的母亲。

B1 noun /ˈeə.rə.pleɪn/

Aeroplane

飞机

Meaning

a powered flying vehicle with fixed wings and a weight greater than that of the air it displaces

Example

The aeroplane took off smoothly from the airport runway.

飞机从机场跑道平稳起飞。

B1 noun /ˈsɛt ʌp/

set-up

设置

Meaning

The arrangement or organization of something; a planned structure or scheme

Example

The company presented a new set-up for the office layout.

公司为办公室布局提出了一个新的设定。

B1 noun /pɑrˈtɪs.ə.pənt/

Participant

参与者

Meaning

a person who takes part in something; someone who participates in an activity or event

Example

Every participant in the marathon received a medal.

每个马拉松参与者都收到了奖牌。

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 noun /beɪkt miːt/

Baked meat

烤肉

Meaning

meat that has been cooked in an oven using dry heat

Example

The baked meat was tender and flavorful.

烤肉嫩滑且味道鲜美。

B1 noun /ˈseɪ.vɪŋz/

savings

储蓄

Meaning

Money that is saved, especially in a bank or official scheme for future use.

Example

Many people invest their savings in real estate.

许多人将他们的储蓄投资于房地产。

B1 noun /ˌbækˈjɑːrd/

backyard

幸福

Meaning

an area of land behind a house, typically used for recreation or gardening

Example

The children played football in the backyard.

当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。

B1 adjective /ˈvɪz.ə.bəl/

Visible

可见的; 清晰的; 显而易见的

Meaning

able to be seen; noticeable; apparent

Example

The mountain peak was clearly visible from our hotel room.

山峰从我们的酒店房间中清晰可见。

B1 verb /rɪˈɡɑːrd/

regard

考虑

Meaning

to consider or think of in a particular way; to look at

Example

She regards him as her best friend.

她把他当作她最好的朋友。

B1 noun ˈtʊə.nə.mənt

tournament

锦标赛

Meaning

A series of contests between a number of competitors, competing for an overall prize.

Example

The tournament showcased exceptional talent.

锦标赛展示了卓越的才能。

B1 adverb /ˈmiːn.waɪl/

Meanwhile

与此同时

Meaning

at the same time; during the same period

Example

She was cooking dinner, meanwhile he was setting the table.

她在做晚餐，与此同时，他在摆桌子。

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 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 /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 noun /ʃrɪmp/

Shrimp

虾

Meaning

a small marine crustacean with a slender body and long legs

Example

We ordered grilled shrimp with garlic butter for dinner.

我们点了蒜蓉黄油烤虾做晚餐。

B1 noun səˈluː.ʃənz

solutions

解决方案

Meaning

A means of solving a problem or dealing with a difficult situation.

Example

Biotechnology provides solutions to environmental challenges.

生物技术为环境问题提供解决方案。

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 adverb /ɪˈventʃuəli/

Eventually

最终; 最后

Meaning

in the end; finally; at last

Example

After years of hard work, she eventually became a doctor.

经过多年的努力工作，她最终成了医生。

B1 adjective /ɪnˈtaɪər/

Entire

完整的; 完全的; 不分割的

Meaning

complete; whole; not divided or in parts

Example

She read the entire book in one sitting.

她一口气读完了整本书。

B1 noun /ˈbeɡər/

Beggar

乞丐

Meaning

a person who lives by asking for money or food

Example

The beggar sat by the temple asking for alms.

乞丐坐在寺庙旁乞讨。

B1 noun /ˈprɛər/

prayer

祈祷

Meaning

a solemn request for help or expression of thanks addressed to God or another deity

Example

She recited a prayer before the meal.

她在饭前念了祈祷词。

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 noun ˈkɒn.sɪ.kwəns

consequence

后果

Meaning

A result or effect of an action or condition.

Example

Every action has a consequence.

每个行为都有后果。

B1 noun /per/

Pear

梨

Meaning

a sweet juicy fruit with a rounded shape that is wider at the bottom than the top

Example

She enjoyed a fresh pear from the orchard.

她享受着来自果园的新鲜梨子。

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 adjective /ɪˈsɛnʃəl/

essential

必要的

Meaning

Absolutely necessary; extremely important.

Example

Water is essential for life.

水对生命至关重要。

B1 adjective /ˈhoʊpləs/

Hopeless

绝望的; 没有希望的

Meaning

feeling or causing despair about something; without hope; desperate

Example

The situation seemed hopeless until help arrived.

直到帮助到来之前，情况看起来毫无希望。

B1 noun ˈreɪn.fɒr.ɪst

rainforest

热带雨林

Meaning

A luxuriant, dense forest rich in biodiversity, found typically in tropical areas with consistently heavy rainfall.

Example

The Amazon rainforest is home to millions of species.

亚马逊热带雨林是数百万种物种的家园。

B1 adjective /rɪˈpiː.tɪd/

Repeated

重复的; 多次发生

Meaning

done again; happening again; occurring multiple times

Example

He made repeated attempts to contact her.

他多次尝试联系她。

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 noun kəˈmɪt.mənt

commitment

承诺

Meaning

A promise or firm decision to do something; the state or quality of being dedicated to a cause or activity.

Example

The president reaffirmed his commitment to environmental protection.

总统重申了他对环境保护的承诺。

B1 noun rɔː mətɪˈrɪəlz

raw materials

原材料

Meaning

The basic material from which a product is made.

Example

The factory imports raw materials for production.

工厂进口原材料用于生产。

B1 noun /kənˈsjuːmər/

consumer

消费者

Meaning

A person who buys and uses goods and services.

Example

The company focuses on understanding consumer needs.

公司专注于理解消费者需求。

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 adjective /rɪˈtaɪərd/

Retired

退休

Meaning

having left one's job and ceased to work; withdrawn from activity

Example

My retired grandfather enjoys gardening in his free time.

我的退休祖父喜欢在空闲时间种花。

B1 noun /braɪd/

Bride

新娘

Meaning

a woman on her wedding day or just before and after the event

Example

The beautiful bride walked down the aisle in her white wedding dress.

美丽的新娘穿着她的白色婚纱走过过道。

B1 noun /ˈpɜː.sən.əl ˈdeɪ.tə/

personal data

个人数据

Meaning

Information that relates to an individual's private, sensitive, or identifiable data

Example

Protecting personal data is crucial in the digital age.

保护个人数据在数字时代至关重要。

B1 noun /kluː/

clue

线索

Meaning

a piece of evidence or information used in the detection of a crime or solving a puzzle

Example

The detective found a clue near the window.

侦探在窗户附近找到了线索。

B1 adjective /ˈɡɪl.ti/

Guilty

有罪的

Meaning

having committed a crime or offense; feeling responsible for wrongdoing

Example

She felt guilty about lying to her parents.

她因为对父母撒谎而感到有罪。

B1 noun /ˈmæɡnət/

magnet

磁铁

Meaning

An object that produces a magnetic field and attracts metals like iron.

Example

The magnet held the paper to the fridge door.

磁铁将纸张吸附在冰箱门上。

B1 adverb /ˈleɪt.li/

Lately

spy

间谍

Meaning

to secretly collect information about a person, group, or country

Example

He was caught spying on his neighbor through the window.

他在窗户旁边偷偷地监视邻居时被抓住了。

B1 noun praɪd

pride

骄傲

Meaning

A feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from one's own achievements or from achievements associated with one.

Example

Victory Day fills our hearts with pride.

胜利日让我们的心充满了骄傲。

B1 adjective /ˌel.ɪˈmen.tər.i/

Elementary

基本的; 初级的

Meaning

basic; fundamental; primary level

Example

He learned elementary mathematics in school.

他在学校学了基础数学。

B1 verb /ədˈmaɪər/

admire

欣赏

Meaning

To respect, appreciate, or look up to someone or something.

Example

I really admire her dedication to education.

我真的很欣赏她对教育的奉献。

B1 noun /ˈsɛkrəteri/

secretary

Meaning

a person employed to handle correspondence and manage routine tasks for an individual or organization

Example

The secretary scheduled the meeting for tomorrow.

B1 noun /ˈkætəɡɔːri/

overseas

海外

Meaning

in or to a foreign country across the sea

Example

He went overseas for higher education.

他去海外深造。

B1 noun /ˈdeə.ri/

Dairy

一个生产牛奶的建筑或农场；奶制品；一家销售牛奶和奶制品的商店

Meaning

a building or farm where milk is produced; products made from milk; a shop selling milk and milk products

Example

The local dairy provides fresh milk and cheese to the entire neighborhood.

当地的乳品店向整个社区提供新鲜的牛奶和奶酪。

B1 verb /ˈtrɪp.əl/

triple

Meaning

To increase or become three times as much.

Example

The company tripled its profits in just one year.

B1 adverb /ðʌs/

thus

因此

Meaning

as a result or consequence of something previously stated

Example

He was late, thus he missed the meeting.

他迟到了，因此错过了会议。

B1 noun /θiːm/

theme

主题

Meaning

A subject or topic of discourse or artistic representation.

Example

The theme highlighted resilience and sustainability.

主题突出了弹性和可持续性。

B1 noun /neɪl/

Nail

钉子

Meaning

a small metal spike with a broadened flat head; part of finger or toe

Example

He hammered the nail into the wooden board.

他把钉子钉进了木板。

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 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 noun /ˌdiː.enˈeɪ/

dna

脱氧核糖核酸

Meaning

Deoxyribonucleic acid, the molecule that carries genetic information in living organisms.

Example

Scientists extracted DNA from the ancient bones.

科学家从古代骨头中提取了DNA。

B1 noun ˈdɪdʒ.ɪ.təl tuːlz

digital tools

数字工具

Meaning

Electronic software and applications used for learning and educational purposes.

Example

Schools are integrating digital tools to enhance learning.

学校正在整合数字工具来增强学习效果。

B1 adjective /ʌnˈedjʊkeɪtɪd/

Uneducated

未受教育的; 文盲

Meaning

lacking education; not having received formal schooling or training

Example

Many uneducated workers struggle to find well-paying jobs.

许多未受教育的工人很难找到薪水高的工作。

B1 adjective /ˈskɪlfʊl/

Skilful

熟练的; 能手; 专家

Meaning

having or showing skill; expert and accomplished

Example

The skilful surgeon performed the operation with great precision.

熟练的外科医生以极高的精确度完成了手术。