B2 adjective /ˈkwestʃənəbl/

Questionable

可疑的

Meaning

doubtful; dubious; suspicious; open to doubt or suspicion

Example

His questionable business practices led to an investigation.

他的可疑商业行为导致了一项调查。

B2 adjective /ˈkwɜːrki/

quirky

奇特的

Meaning

Unusual in an interesting, charming, or odd way.

Example

She has a quirky sense of fashion that makes her stand out.

她有一种奇特的时尚感，使她与众不同。

B2 noun ˈkwəʊ.tə

quota

配额

Meaning

A limited or fixed number or amount of people or things, in particular.

Example

The quota reform was a key demand.

配额改革是一个关键要求。

B2 noun /ˈkwɪə.ri/

Query

查询; 问题;

Meaning

a question or inquiry; a request for information

Example

I have a query about the new policy changes in the company.

我有一个关于公司新政策变化的查询。

B2 noun /ˌkwes.tʃəˈneər/

questionnaire

问卷

Meaning

a set of written questions used to collect information or opinions

Example

Participants filled out a detailed questionnaire about their habits.

参与者填写了关于他们习惯的详细问卷。

B2 noun /kwəʊˈteɪʃən/

quotation

引语; 报价

Meaning

a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated exactly; an estimated price given for goods or services

Example

The article opened with a famous quotation from Shakespeare.

这篇文章以莎士比亚的一句名言开头。

B2 noun /kwɪlt/

Quilt

被子

Meaning

a warm bed covering made of padding enclosed between layers of fabric

Example

Grandmother made a beautiful quilt with colorful patches for my bed.

祖母为我的床做了一个美丽的被子，上面有五彩斑斓的补丁。

B2 adjective /ˈkwɑːn.tɪ.teɪ.tɪv/

Quantitative

定量的

Meaning

relating to quantity or amount; expressed in terms of numbers or measurements

Example

The study provides quantitative evidence of climate change effects.

该研究提供了气候变化影响的定量证据。

B2 adjective /ˈkwɔːrtərli/

Quarterly

季度的

Meaning

occurring every three months; relating to a quarter of a year

Example

The company publishes quarterly reports to shareholders.

公司发布每季度报告给股东。

B2 noun /kwest/

Quest

寻找; 探索

Meaning

a journey or search for something; an adventure to achieve a goal

Example

The knight embarked on a quest to find the legendary treasure.

骑士开始了一次寻找，以找到传说中的宝藏。

B2 noun/verb /ˈkwɒr.ən.tiːn/

quarantine

隔离

Meaning

A period of isolation to prevent the spread of disease.

Example

The travelers were placed in quarantine for two weeks.

旅行者被隔离了两周。

B2 verb /kweɪk/

quake

颤抖

Meaning

to shake or tremble, often due to fear or a natural event like an earthquake

Example

The ground began to quake during the earthquake.

地面在地震中开始颤抖。

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 noun /ˈkwɔːtərˌbæk/

quarterback

四分卫

Meaning

the player who directs a team’s offense in American football

Example

The quarterback threw a perfect pass.

四分卫传了一个完美的传球。

B2 noun ˈkwɒlɪti sliːp

quality sleep

优质睡眠

Meaning

Deep and healthy sleep that is adequate and restorative, ensuring physical and mental well-being

Example

Quality sleep improves cognitive function and overall health.

优质的睡眠改善认知功能和整体健康。

B2 noun /ˈkwɒr.əl/

Quarrel

争吵; 争论

Meaning

an angry argument or disagreement between people

Example

They had a quarrel about money and stopped talking to each other.

他们因为钱发生了争吵，停止了相互交谈。

B2 adjective /ˈkwɑː.lɪ.teɪ.tɪv/

Qualitative

定性

Meaning

relating to quality or character rather than quantity; descriptive rather than numerical

Example

The research focuses on qualitative analysis rather than numbers.

研究侧重于定性分析，而非数字。