B2 noun /ˈpaɪ.θən/

Python

蟒蛇

Meaning

a large non-venomous snake that kills prey by constriction

Example

The python wrapped around its prey tightly.

蟒蛇紧紧缠绕着它的猎物。

B2 noun /ˈsen.tɪ.piːd/

Centipede

蜈蚣

Meaning

a long thin creature with many legs that lives in dark places

Example

I found a centipede crawling under the rock.

我在石头下发现了一只蜈蚣。

B2 noun/verb /ɡʌt/

gut

胃 / 勇气

Meaning

The stomach or belly; also used for courage, instinct, or to remove the inside of something.

Example

He had the guts to stand up for his beliefs.

他有勇气捍卫自己的信念。

B2 noun /ˈkwɔː.tərz/

Quarters

宿舍; 兵营; 军事住房

Meaning

living accommodation; lodgings; military housing

Example

The soldiers returned to their quarters after the training exercise.

士兵们在训练后返回了他们的宿舍。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈstɛdi/

unsteady

不稳定的

Meaning

not firm or stable; likely to change or fail

Example

She felt unsteady on her feet after the long journey.

长途旅行后，她感到站立不稳。

B2 verb /dɪˈtɜːr/

deter

Meaning

to discourage someone from doing something by instilling doubt or fear

Example

High fines are meant to deter people from breaking the law.

B2 adjective /ˈpaʊərləs/

powerless

无力的

Meaning

without ability, influence, or strength

Example

She felt powerless against the unfair system.

她在不公平的系统面前感到无力。

B2 noun /fiːst/

Feast

盛宴; 宴会

Meaning

a large meal, typically one in celebration of something; an annual religious celebration

Example

The wedding feast included traditional dishes from both families' cultures.

婚礼盛宴包括了来自双方家庭文化的传统菜肴。

B2 noun /ˈskɒl.ər/

Scholar

学者；学术人员

Meaning

a person who has studied a subject for a long time and knows a lot about it; an academic

Example

The renowned scholar published several books on ancient history.

著名学者出版了几本关于古代历史的书籍。

B2 noun pɛsts

pests

害虫, 害动物

Meaning

Harmful or troublesome creatures, especially insects or small animals that damage crops, food, or living spaces.

Example

Pests can damage crops and cause diseases.

害虫可能损害作物并引发疾病。

B2 noun /vɜːrdʒ/

Verge

边缘; 极限; 门槛

Meaning

the edge or border of something; very close to happening

Example

She was on the verge of tears.

她几乎要哭出来了。

B2 noun/verb /pɜːrk/

perk

福利

Meaning

A benefit or advantage associated with a job; or to become more lively or cheerful.

Example

One of the perks of working here is free lunch every Friday.

在这里工作的一项福利是每周五免费午餐。

B2 adjective /ˌædvənˈteɪdʒəs/

Advantageous

有利的; 有益的; 有利润的

Meaning

beneficial; favorable; profitable

Example

This position offers advantageous opportunities for career growth.

这个职位为职业发展提供了有利的机会。

B2 noun ˈmaɪl.stəʊn

milestone

里程碑

Meaning

An important event or stage in the development, progress, or history of something.

Example

This discovery is a milestone in biotechnology.

这个发现是生物技术中的一个里程碑。

B2 adjective /dɪˈraɪvd/

derived

衍生的

Meaning

Developed or obtained from something else; not original.

Example

The word is derived from Latin.

这个词来源于拉丁语。

B2 noun/verb /preɪ/

prey

Meaning

an animal hunted by another for food; to hunt and feed on

Example

Lions prey on zebras in the wild.

B2 noun /ˈfɪlmˌmeɪkər/

film-maker

电影制作人

Meaning

A person who directs or produces films

Example

The film-maker received an award for his latest documentary.

电影制作人因他最新的纪录片获得了奖项。

B2 adjective /ˈded.li/

Deadly

致命的; 死亡的; 危险的

Meaning

causing or able to cause death; extremely dangerous; lethal

Example

The deadly poison killed the plant instantly.

致命的毒药立即杀死了这株植物。

B2 noun /kənˈsɪstənsi/

consistency

一致性, 连贯性

Meaning

The quality of always behaving or performing in a similar way; uniformity.

Example

Consistency in quality is key to customer satisfaction.

质量的一致性是客户满意的关键。

B2 adjective /rɪˈstrɪk.tɪd/

Restricted

有限制的或控制的；受限制的

Meaning

limited or controlled; subject to restrictions

Example

Access to this area is restricted to authorized personnel only.

进入此区域仅限授权人员。

B2 noun /ˈkɒpɪraɪt/

copyright

版权

Meaning

the legal right of the creator of a work to control its use and distribution

Example

She holds the copyright for the book.

她拥有这本书的版权。

B2 adjective /ˈdʒuːsi/

juicy

多汁

Meaning

Full of juice; succulent; also used to describe something exciting or scandalous.

Example

The steak was so juicy that it melted in my mouth.

这块牛排多汁到在我嘴里融化。

B2 verb /kəˈlæps/

collapse

崩塌

Meaning

to fall down or inward suddenly; to break down completely

Example

The old building collapsed after the earthquake.

老建筑在地震后倒塌了。

B2 verb /kənˈsɜːrv/

conserve

节约

Meaning

to protect something from harm or destruction; to use resources carefully to avoid waste

Example

We must conserve water during the dry season.

我们必须在干旱季节节约水。

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 noun /kloʊv/

Clove

丁香

Meaning

aromatic flower buds of a tree in the family Myrtaceae, used as a spice

Example

She added a few cloves to the mulled wine for extra flavor.

她在热红酒中加入了一些丁香，以增加风味。

B2 noun /ˈɡreɪt.fəl.nəs/

Gratefulness

感恩

Meaning

the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for kindness

Example

She expressed her gratefulness to the doctors who saved her life.

她向那些救了她命的医生表达了感恩之情。

B2 noun /ˈsɪmpəθi/

Sympathy

同情

Meaning

feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune

Example

She expressed her sympathy for the victims of the accident.

她对事故的受害者表达了同情。

B2 verb ˈwɜːrsən

worsen

恶化

Meaning

To make or become worse; to deteriorate in quality, condition, or degree.

Example

Lack of education can worsen poverty levels.

缺乏教育可能会恶化贫困水平。

B2 adjective /ˈsiː.z ə n.əl/

Seasonal

季节性

Meaning

relating to or occurring in a particular season; changing according to the seasons

Example

Many businesses hire seasonal workers during the holidays.

许多公司在假期期间雇用季节性工人。

B2 noun /hɪˈstɔːriən/

historian

历史学家

Meaning

a person who studies or writes about history

Example

The historian gave a lecture on ancient civilizations.

历史学家讲授了一堂关于古代文明的讲座。

B2 adjective kɒnˈtek.stju.əl

contextual

情境的

Meaning

Depending on or relating to the circumstances or setting; context-dependent.

Example

Contextual meaning changes depending on usage.

上下文意义根据使用情况而变化。

B2 noun /ˈkɒl.ər/

Collar

项圈

Meaning

a band of material around the neck; in jewelry context, a close-fitting necklace

Example

She wore an elegant pearl collar to the formal dinner.

她在正式晚宴上戴了一条优雅的珍珠项圈。

B2 noun əˈʃɔː.rəns

assurance

保证

Meaning

A positive declaration intended to give confidence; a promise.

Example

Assurance of quality is a priority for the council.

质量保证是委员会的优先事项。

B2 noun /ˈwɒndərər/

Wanderer

流浪者; 旅行者，目的地不确定

Meaning

a person who travels aimlessly; someone who roams from place to place

Example

The wanderer explored different countries without a fixed destination.

流浪者在没有固定目的地的情况下探索了不同的国家。

B2 noun /kəmˈplaɪ.əns/

compliance

遵守

Meaning

The practice of conforming to rules, regulations, or laws; obedience to orders or instructions.

Example

Schools expect compliance with their rules and policies.

学校期望遵守他们的规则和政策。

B2 noun /dɪˈsen.dənt/

Descendant

后代

Meaning

a person who is descended from a particular ancestor; offspring of a later generation

Example

She discovered that she was a descendant of European royalty through genealogy research.

她通过家谱研究发现，她是欧洲皇室的后代。

B2 adjective /əˈpiː.lɪŋ/

Appealing

吸引人的; 有趣的; 令人愉快的

Meaning

attractive; interesting; pleasing

Example

The colorful garden looks very appealing to visitors.

五颜六色的花园对游客非常吸引人。

B2 adjective /ˌɪnkənˈviːniənt/

Inconvenient

不便的; 难堪的; 麻烦的

Meaning

causing trouble, difficulties, or discomfort; awkward; troublesome

Example

The broken elevator made it inconvenient to reach the top floor.

坏掉的电梯使得到达顶楼变得不方便。

B2 noun pɪər ˈɪnfluəns

peer influence

同龄人影响

Meaning

The effect that members of a peer group have on each other, especially in terms of behavior, attitudes, and decision-making.

Example

Peer influence can shape juvenile behavior significantly.

同龄人影响可以显著塑造青少年的行为。

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 /ˈɒt.ər/

Otter

水獺

Meaning

a mammal with webbed feet that lives near water and feeds on fish

Example

The playful otter swam gracefully in the river.

顽皮的水獺优雅地在河里游泳。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈiːkwəl/

Unequal

不平等; 不公正;

Meaning

not the same in quantity, size, or value; not fair or just

Example

The distribution of wealth is unequal in many countries.

财富的分配在许多国家是不平等的。

B2 noun /prɪˈkɔː.ʃən/

Precaution

预防

Meaning

an action taken in advance to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening

Example

As a precaution, we should bring extra water on the hike.

作为预防措施，我们应该在徒步旅行中带上额外的水。

B2 adjective /ˌʌnkənˈvɛnʃənl/

unconventional

非传统的

Meaning

not based on or conforming to what is generally done or believed

Example

Her unconventional approach to teaching inspired her students to think creatively.

她非传统的教学方法激发了学生的创造性思维。

B2 noun ˈmaɪnd.set

mindset

思维方式

Meaning

The established set of attitudes held by someone.

Example

A growth mindset helps individuals embrace challenges.

成长型思维帮助个人接受挑战。

B2 verb /dɪˈstɔːrt/

distort

Meaning

to twist or change the shape, appearance, or meaning of something so it is not true or accurate

Example

The mirror distorted her reflection.

B2 noun /skoʊp/

scope

范围

Meaning

the range of one's perception, understanding, or activity

Example

The project is beyond the scope of our resources.

该项目超出了我们资源的范围。

B2 verb /dreɪn/

drain

Meaning

to cause liquid to flow away from something; to remove liquid

Example

He drained the pasta before adding the sauce.

B2 noun ˌrɛzɪɡˈneɪʃən

resignation

辞职

Meaning

The acceptance of something undesirable but inevitable; giving up.

Example

Her resignation from the position was unexpected.

她辞去了职位，这是出乎意料的。

B2 adjective /ˈvaɪəbəl/

viable

可行的, 可操作的

Meaning

Capable of working successfully; feasible.

Example

A viable solution is necessary for long-term success.

一个可行的解决方案对长期成功至关重要。

B2 noun /ˈskuːtər/

scooter

滑板车

Meaning

a small two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine or electricity

Example

She rides a scooter to work every day.

她每天骑滑板车去上班。

B2 noun /ˈkɒntræktər/

contractor

承包商

Meaning

a person or company that agrees to provide materials or labor to perform a service or do a job

Example

The contractor completed the building project on time.

承包商按时完成了建筑项目。

B2 noun /vɒlˈkæn.ɪk ɪˈrʌp.ʃən/

volcanic eruption

火山爆发

Meaning

The discharge of lava, ash, and gases from a volcano.

Example

The volcanic eruption covered the town in ash.

火山爆发将城市覆盖在灰烬中。

B2 verb /ɪnˈdʌldʒ/

indulge

纵容

Meaning

to allow oneself to enjoy something enjoyable, often excessively

Example

He indulged in a piece of chocolate cake after dinner.

他在晚餐后沉浸在一块巧克力蛋糕中。

B2 noun /ɪnˈfek.ʃən/

Infection

感染

Meaning

the process of infecting or the state of being infected; a disease caused by germs

Example

The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the bacterial infection in her throat.

医生开了抗生素来治疗她喉咙的细菌感染。

B2 adjective kəˈlɛktɪv

collective

集体的

Meaning

Done by people acting as a group; shared by all members of a group.

Example

Victory Day represents our collective pride.

胜利日代表着我们的集体荣誉。

B2 noun, verb /rɪˈzɔːrt/

resort

度假村 / 最后的选择

Meaning

A place for rest or recreation; to turn to something for help or solution.

Example

They stayed at a beach resort during their vacation.

他们在度假期间住在海滩度假村。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈrɪəl/

unreal

不真实的

Meaning

not real or not based on reality; exaggerated or imaginary

Example

The experience felt unreal after the sudden news.

突如其来的消息后，这种经历感觉不真实。

B2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈveɪləbəl/

unavailable

不可用

Meaning

Not able to be obtained, reached, or used; not present or accessible.

Example

The manager was unavailable to take calls during the meeting.

经理在会议期间不可用，无法接听电话。

B2 noun /æŋˈzaɪ.ə.ti/

anxiety

焦虑或不安

Meaning

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.

Example

Meditation helps reduce anxiety and stress.

冥想有助于减少焦虑和压力。

B2 adjective /ˈprɪv.ə.lɪdʒd/

Privileged

特权的

Meaning

having special advantages; favored; elite

Example

She comes from a privileged background with many opportunities.

她来自一个有特权的背景，拥有许多机会。

B2 noun /ˌɑːrkiˈɑːlədʒi/

archaeology

考古学

Meaning

the study of human history and prehistory through excavation and analysis of artifacts, monuments, and other physical remains

Example

She studied archaeology to learn about ancient civilizations.

她学习考古学以了解古代文明。

B2 adjective /ɪˈmjuːn/

immune

免疫的

Meaning

protected from disease or from the effects of something

Example

Children who are vaccinated are immune to many diseases.

接种疫苗的孩子对许多疾病免疫。

B2 noun /ˈrɛfjuːdʒ/

refuge

避难所

Meaning

a place that provides shelter or protection from danger or distress

Example

The villagers took refuge in the temple during the storm.

村民们在风暴期间躲进了寺庙避难。

B2 adjective /ˈskɛptɪkəl/

skeptical

怀疑的

Meaning

not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations

Example

She was skeptical about the new plan.

她对新计划持怀疑态度。

B2 adjective /ˈfʌsi/

fussy

挑剔

Meaning

hard to please; very concerned with details

Example

The child is very fussy about what she eats.

这个孩子对她吃的东西非常挑剔。

B2 noun ˈbleɪzə

blazer

西装外套

Meaning

A coloured jacket worn by members of a club, team, or school as part of a uniform.

Example

He looked sharp in his navy blue blazer at the event.

他在活动中穿着海军蓝色的西装外套，看起来很时尚。

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 /θraɪv/

thrive

Meaning

to grow, develop, or be successful

Example

Small businesses can thrive with proper support.

B2 adverb /ˈɑːɡjuːəbli/

arguably

可以说

Meaning

used to say that a statement is open to argument or is considered true by many people

Example

She is arguably the most talented player on the team.

她可以说是队里最有天赋的球员。

B2 noun /dɪˈpreʃ.ən/

Depression

抑郁症

Meaning

a mental health condition characterized by persistent sadness; a severe economic downturn

Example

The therapist helped her cope with depression through cognitive behavioral therapy.

治疗师通过认知行为疗法帮助她应对抑郁症。

B2 adverb /əˈdɪʃənəli/

additionally

此外

Meaning

in addition to what has been said or done

Example

Additionally, we offer discounts for early bookings.

此外，我们为提前预订提供折扣。

B2 noun /jʌŋ fɪʃ/

Young fish

幼鱼

Meaning

juvenile or small fish; fish that has not reached maturity

Example

Young fish need protection from predators.

幼鱼需要防止被掠食者攻击。

B2 verb /ˈlaɪtən/

lighten

使变亮；缓和

Meaning

to make something brighter or less dark; to make something less heavy or serious

Example

A joke can lighten the mood during a tense meeting.

一个笑话可以缓和紧张会议的气氛。

B2 noun /dɪsˈɡreɪs/

Disgrace

耻辱; 丢脸; 恥辱

Meaning

loss of reputation or respect as the result of a dishonorable action; a shameful situation

Example

His arrest brought disgrace upon his entire family and reputation.

他的逮捕给他的整个家庭和声誉带来了耻辱。

B2 adjective /ˌʌnəˈfɪʃ.əl/

Unofficial

非官方的

Meaning

not officially authorized or confirmed; informal

Example

The unofficial results showed a close race.

非官方的结果显示出一场激烈的比赛。

B2 verb /əˈbɒlɪʃ/

abolish

废除

Meaning

to formally end or stop something; to cancel or eliminate completely

Example

The government decided to abolish the old tax system.

政府决定废除旧的税收制度。

B2 noun /ˈɪdɪət/

idiot

白痴

Meaning

a person who acts in a way that is considered very stupid or foolish

Example

He acted like an idiot at the party last night.

他昨晚在派对上像个白痴一样表现。

B2 adverb /ɪmˈpeɪʃəntli/

impatiently

不耐烦地

Meaning

in a manner showing annoyance or restlessness due to delay or waiting

Example

She tapped her fingers impatiently while waiting for the reply.

她在等回复时不耐烦地敲着手指。

B2 verb /daɪ/

dye

染色

Meaning

to change the color of something using a chemical substance

Example

She will dye her hair blonde tomorrow.

她明天会把头发染成金色。

B2 noun /sliːv/

Sleeve

袖子

Meaning

the part of a garment that covers the arm

Example

She rolled up her sleeves before starting to cook.

她在开始做饭前卷起了袖子。

B2 noun /ˈdraɪv.weɪ/

driveway

车道

Meaning

a short private road leading from a street to a house or garage

Example

The car was parked in the driveway next to the garden.

车子停在花园旁的车道上。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈstrʌkʃənəl/

instructional

教学的

Meaning

providing knowledge or information; intended to teach

Example

The website offers many instructional videos for beginners.

该网站提供许多教学视频，适合初学者。

B2 noun /ˈdʒæn.ɪ.tər/

Janitor

清洁工, 看门人

Meaning

a person employed to clean and maintain a building; a caretaker

Example

The school janitor worked late every evening to ensure the classrooms were spotless.

学校的清洁工每天晚上都工作到很晚，以确保教室保持干净。

B2 verb /dɪˈsiːv/

deceive

欺骗

Meaning

To cause someone to believe something that is not true.

Example

He tried to deceive his friends with a fake story.

他试图用一个假的故事欺骗他的朋友。

B2 adjective æmˈbɪɡ.ju.əs

ambiguous

模糊的

Meaning

Having more than one possible meaning; unclear or vague.

Example

His statement was too ambiguous to understand.

他的声明模糊不清，无法理解。

B2 noun/verb /skɔːrn/

scorn

Meaning

the feeling or expression of contempt or disdain; to treat with contempt

Example

She looked at him with open scorn.

B2 noun /rʌʃ/

Rush

匆忙; 急促

Meaning

a sudden quick movement toward something; a period of great activity or demand; hurry

Example

There was a rush to buy tickets for the concert.

为购买音乐会门票而匆忙。

B2 noun ˈəʊnəʃɪp

ownership

所有权

Meaning

The act, state, or right of possessing something; legal title to something.

Example

Ownership of resources was crucial.

资源的所有权至关重要。

B2 noun /ˈprɛʃər ˈkʊkər/

Pressure cooker

高压锅

Meaning

a sealed cooking pot that uses steam pressure to cook food faster

Example

Using a pressure cooker reduces cooking time by more than half.

使用高压锅可以将烹饪时间缩短一半以上。

B2 noun /ˈkaʊnsələr/

counsellor

咨询师

Meaning

a person trained to give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems; an advisor

Example

She spoke to a counsellor to get advice about her career.

她和一名咨询师谈了自己的职业问题。

B2 verb /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/

discharge

出院

Meaning

to release or dismiss from duty; to emit or give off

Example

The hospital will discharge the patient tomorrow.

医院明天将出院病人。

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 /ɡreɪz/

graze

幸福

Meaning

To feed on grass; to touch or scrape lightly while passing.

Example

The cows graze in the meadow every morning.

当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰她的幸福。

B2 verb /stɪtʃ/

stitch

幸福

Meaning

to sew with needle and thread; to join pieces of fabric

Example

She will stitch the torn dress carefully.

她无法掩饰她收到奖项时的幸福。

B2 noun /kəmˈpæʃ.ən/

Compassion

同情

Meaning

sympathetic concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others; deep awareness of suffering with a desire to help

Example

She showed great compassion towards the homeless children by providing them food and shelter.

她通过为无家可归的孩子提供食物和住所，表现出极大的同情。

B2 noun /ˈmʊzlɪm/

muslim

穆斯林

Meaning

a follower of Islam

Example

He is a devout Muslim.

他是一个虔诚的穆斯林。

B2 noun /rɪˈmaɪndər/

reminder

提醒

Meaning

something that helps you remember a fact, event, or action that you need to do or recall

Example

He set a reminder to call his mother on her birthday.

他设置了一个提醒，提醒自己在母亲的生日打电话给她。

B2 verb /straɪv/

strive

奋斗

Meaning

To make great efforts to achieve or obtain something.

Example

She strives to be the best student in her class.

她努力成为班里最好的学生。

B2 noun ˈskruːtɪni

scrutiny

详细审查

Meaning

Critical observation or examination

Example

The new law is under scrutiny by the legislative body.

新法律正在立法机关的详细审查中。

B2 adjective /ˈpoʊ.lər/

polar

极地的，关于两极的

Meaning

relating to the North or South Pole; opposite in nature or character

Example

Penguins live in polar regions of the Earth.

企鹅生活在地球的极地地区。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈwel.kəm/

Unwelcome

不受欢迎的; 不想要的; 不邀请的

Meaning

not wanted or accepted; not invited or pleasant

Example

The unwelcome news ruined their vacation plans.

不受欢迎的消息破坏了他们的度假计划。

B2 noun /ˈnæʃənəl ˈænθəm/

national anthem

国歌

Meaning

an official patriotic song of a country, performed at national events and ceremonies

Example

The national anthem was played before the international match.

国际比赛前演奏了国歌。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈbæləns/

Unbalanced

不平衡的; 不稳定的

Meaning

not balanced; lacking stability or equilibrium; mentally unstable

Example

The unbalanced table kept wobbling.

不平衡的桌子摇晃着。

B2 adjective /ˈpɒlɪʃt/

polished

精致，优雅和精炼

Meaning

refined, sophisticated, and elegant in appearance or behavior

Example

She gave a polished performance at the recital.

她在音乐会上的表演非常精致。

B2 adverb /fɔːrθ/

forth

向前

Meaning

forward in place, time, or order

Example

The leader stepped forth to address the crowd.

领导走上前去与人群讲话。

B2 adverb /ˈleɪ.zɪ.li/

Lazily

懒洋洋地

Meaning

in a way that shows unwillingness to work or use energy; sluggishly

Example

He lazily stretched his arms and yawned in the morning.

他懒洋洋地伸展双臂，早晨打了个哈欠。

B2 noun /kroʊ/

Crow

乌鸦

Meaning

a large black bird known for its intelligence and harsh call

Example

The crow cawed loudly from the tree branch.

乌鸦从树枝上大声地叫。

B2 noun /ˌæktɪˈveɪʃən/

activation

激活

Meaning

the act of making something start functioning

Example

The activation of the system took longer than expected.

系统的激活比预期的时间更长。

B2 adjective /nəˈtɔːriəs/

notorious

臭名昭著

Meaning

Famous or well-known for something bad or undesirable

Example

The area is notorious for its high crime rate.

该地区因其高犯罪率而臭名昭著。

B2 noun /ˌɪm.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

Imitation

模仿; 复制; 仿制品

Meaning

the action of using someone or something as a model; a copy of something original

Example

His imitation of the famous actor was so good that everyone burst into laughter.

他的模仿非常成功，大家都笑了出来。

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 verb /rɪˈzɪst/

resist

抵抗

Meaning

to oppose or fight against; to withstand

Example

He could not resist the temptation.

他无法抵抗诱惑。

B2 noun /ˈsuː.ɪ.saɪd/

Suicide

自杀

Meaning

the act of intentionally killing oneself

Example

Mental health professionals work to prevent suicide.

心理健康专家致力于预防自杀。

B2 noun ˈɪndɪkeɪtə

indicator

指标

Meaning

A thing that indicates the state or level of something.

Example

The unemployment rate is a key indicator of economic health.

失业率是经济健康的重要指标。

B2 adjective /dɪˈtætʃt/

detached

分离的, 疏远的

Meaning

separate or disconnected; showing a lack of emotional involvement

Example

He lived in a detached house away from the city.

他住在远离城市的分离房子里。

B2 adjective /ˈstʌnɪŋ/

stunning

令人惊叹

Meaning

extremely impressive or attractive

Example

The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely stunning.

从山顶看到的景色简直令人惊叹。

B2 noun /ˈsoʊlər ɪˈklɪps/

Solar eclipse

日全食

Meaning

an eclipse in which the sun is obscured by the moon passing between it and the earth

Example

The solar eclipse will be visible from our city next month.

下个月我们城市将能看到日全食。

B2 noun /spaɪn/

Spine

脊柱; 结构的中央支撑

Meaning

the backbone or vertebral column of a vertebrate; the central support of a structure

Example

She injured her spine in the accident.

她在事故中伤了脊柱。

B2 adjective /ˈprɛf(ə)rəb(ə)l/

preferable

更可取

Meaning

more desirable or suitable; better than something else

Example

It is preferable to take the train rather than drive in heavy traffic.

在严重交通堵塞的情况下，最好选择乘坐火车。