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 /ˈɛdʒuˌkeɪtər/

educator

教育工作者

Meaning

a person who provides education; a teacher or instructor

Example

She is a dedicated educator who inspires her students every day.

她是一位献身的教育工作者，每天都在激励她的学生。

B2 adjective /ˈtɒlərənt/

tolerant

宽容

Meaning

Showing willingness to allow the existence of opinions or behaviors that one dislikes or disagrees with.

Example

He is very tolerant of other people's beliefs.

他对其他人的信仰非常宽容。

B2 adjective /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbəl/

Irresistible

不可抗拒的

Meaning

too attractive and tempting to be resisted; impossible to resist

Example

The chocolate cake was absolutely irresistible.

这块巧克力蛋糕简直让人无法抗拒。

B2 adjective /ˈæp.lɪ.kə.bəl/

applicable

适用

Meaning

Relevant or appropriate in a particular situation.

Example

This rule is applicable to eye care too.

此规则也适用于眼部护理。

B2 noun /ˈsɪɡ.nə.tʃər/

Signature

签名

Meaning

a person's name written in their own handwriting as identification or authorization

Example

Please put your signature at the bottom of the document.

请在文件底部签名。

B2 verb /ˈfɪltər/

filter

过滤

Meaning

to pass a substance through a device to remove unwanted material or to selectively pass certain items

Example

She used a coffee filter to separate the grounds from the liquid.

她用咖啡过滤器将咖啡渣和液体分开。

B2 noun /kɒt/

Cot

婴儿床

Meaning

a small bed, especially a portable one or one for a baby

Example

The baby sleeps peacefully in her cot.

宝宝在她的婴儿床上睡得很安稳。

B2 noun /ˈweɪtˌlɪftɪŋ/

weightlifting

举重

Meaning

the sport or activity of lifting heavy weights to build strength and muscle

Example

Weightlifting requires discipline, proper technique, and consistent training.

举重需要自律和正确的技术。

B2 adverb /ʌnˈkɒnʃəsli/

unconsciously

无意识地

Meaning

without being aware of one's actions or surroundings

Example

She unconsciously tapped her foot to the rhythm of the music.

她无意识地跟着音乐的节奏轻轻跺脚。

B2 adjective /ˈskɪni/

Skinny

瘦的; 皮包骨的; 骨瘦如柴

Meaning

very thin; having little flesh or fat on the body

Example

The skinny cat looked like it hadn't eaten for days.

那只瘦猫看起来像是几天没吃东西了。

B2 noun /kəmˈplɛksɪti/

complexity

复杂性

Meaning

The state of being complex; intricacy.

Example

The complexity of the problem required a team of experts.

问题的复杂性要求一支专家团队。

B2 noun /rek/

Wreck

破坏; 残骸;

Meaning

the destruction or disabling of a ship or vehicle; something that has been badly damaged or destroyed

Example

The car wreck blocked the highway for hours.

汽车事故封锁了高速公路好几个小时。

B2 adjective /ˌsɪm.pəˈθet.ɪk/

Sympathetic

有同情心的; 富有理解的; 敏感的;

Meaning

showing compassion or understanding for someone's feelings or situation

Example

She was very sympathetic when I told her about my problems.

当我告诉她我的问题时，她表现得非常有同情心。

B2 adjective /ɡeɪ/

gay

同志

Meaning

sexually attracted to people of the same sex; also used to mean cheerful or lively

Example

He came out as gay during college.

他在大学期间公开了自己是同志。

B2 noun /prəˈvaɪdər/

provider

供应商

Meaning

a person or thing that provides something.

Example

The service provider ensures that all customers receive timely support.

服务供应商确保所有客户及时获得支持。

B2 noun /dɪˈstɜː.bəns/

Disturbance

干扰; 打扰; 不安

Meaning

the interruption of a settled and peaceful condition; anxiety or mental uneasiness

Example

The loud music created a disturbance that bothered all the neighbors.

大声的音乐制造了一个干扰，打扰了所有邻居。

B2 noun /ˈsʌm.ɪt/

summit

高峰会议

Meaning

A high-level meeting between leaders, especially of governments; a conference.

Example

The summit addressed pressing global issues.

高峰会议讨论了紧迫的全球问题。

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 verb /ʃɛd/

shed

掉落

Meaning

to let something fall off naturally, such as leaves, hair, or tears

Example

Trees shed their leaves in autumn.

树木在秋天落叶。

B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈteɪk/

undertake

承担

Meaning

to commit to and begin a task or project; to take on responsibility

Example

She decided to undertake a challenging project.

她决定承担一个具有挑战性的项目。

B2 noun/verb /rɪˈmɑːrk/

remark

Meaning

something that is said; a comment

Example

She made a remark about the weather.

她对天气做了一个评论。

B2 noun ɪkˈspænʃən

expansion

扩展

Meaning

The action of becoming larger or more extensive; growth or development.

Example

Volunteering helps in the expansion of social networks.

志愿服务有助于社交网络的扩展。

B2 noun /ˈʌndərˌteɪkɪŋ/

undertaking

事业

Meaning

A task, project, or responsibility that someone agrees to do.

Example

Starting a new company is a difficult undertaking.

创办新公司是一项艰巨的事业。

B2 verb /ˌdɪskəˈnɛkt/

disconnect

Meaning

to detach or separate from a connection or source

Example

Please disconnect the charger from the power outlet.

B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈskɔːr/

underscore

强调

Meaning

to emphasize or highlight something

Example

The incident underscored the need for better safety measures.

这起事件突显了更好安全措施的必要性。

B2 adjective ˌkɒntrəˈdɪktəri

contradictory

矛盾的

Meaning

Mutually opposed or inconsistent; containing elements that oppose each other.

Example

Their views on education are contradictory.

他们关于教育的观点是矛盾的。

B2 noun /ˈɔːkɪstrə/

orchestra

管弦乐队

Meaning

a large group of musicians playing different instruments together

Example

The orchestra performed beautifully at the concert.

管弦乐队在音乐会上演奏得非常出色。

B2 noun /ədˈvɛntʃərər/

adventurer

冒险家

Meaning

a person who seeks exciting, risky, or unusual experiences; someone who explores new or unknown places

Example

The adventurer traveled deep into the jungle in search of ancient ruins.

这位冒险家深入丛林寻找古老的遗迹。

B2 verb /rɪˈfaɪn/

refine

改进

Meaning

to improve by making small changes; to purify

Example

The chef refines the recipe to perfection.

厨师将食谱完善到完美。

B2 noun /ˈkæp.ʃən/

caption

说明文字

Meaning

a brief explanation or description accompanying an illustration or photograph

Example

The caption under the photo explained who the people were.

照片下方的说明文字解释了那些人是谁。

B2 adjective /ˈwʌrisəm/

Worrisome

令人担忧的; 令人不安的

Meaning

causing anxiety or concern; troubling

Example

The student's declining grades were worrisome to his parents.

学生的成绩下降让他的父母感到担忧。

B2 noun ˈvaɪtəl rɪˈsɔːrsɪz

vital resources

重要资源

Meaning

Essential assets or supplies that are crucial for survival and development.

Example

Water is one of Bangladesh's vital resources.

水是孟加拉国的重要资源之一。

B2 adjective /ˈskeptɪkəl/

Sceptical

怀疑的; 不信任的; 对某事的真相持怀疑态度

Meaning

having doubts; not easily convinced; questioning the truth of something

Example

Many scientists remain sceptical about the new theory.

许多科学家对新理论持怀疑态度。

B2 noun /leɪs/

Lace

花边

Meaning

a delicate fabric made of yarn or thread in an open weblike pattern; a cord or string for fastening

Example

She wore a beautiful dress decorated with intricate lace patterns.

她穿着一件精美的衣服，装饰着复杂的花边图案。

B2 noun /ɪnˈspekʃən/

inspection

检查

Meaning

a careful examination of something, especially to check that it is correct or safe

Example

The building passed the safety inspection last week.

该建筑上周通过了安全检查。

B2 noun /ɒdz/

odds

可能性

Meaning

the likelihood or probability of something happening; chances for or against something

Example

The odds of winning the lottery are very low.

中彩票的机会非常小。

B2 verb /ˌʌndərˈmaɪn/

undermine

削弱

Meaning

to gradually weaken or damage something or someone

Example

Constant criticism can undermine a child's confidence.

持续的批评可能会削弱孩子的自信心。

B2 noun ˈpɛstɪˌsaɪd

pesticide

杀虫剂

Meaning

A substance used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants or to animals.

Example

The pesticide sprayed in the field killed the harmful insects.

在田间喷洒的杀虫剂杀死了有害的昆虫。

B2 noun /sɪnˈserɪti/

Sincerity

真诚

Meaning

the quality of being free from pretense or deceit; honesty

Example

His sincerity in apologizing was evident to everyone.

他在道歉时的真诚对所有人都显而易见。

B2 noun /ˈrɛlɪvəns/

relevance

reasoning

推理

Meaning

the process of thinking about something in a logical way in order to form a conclusion or judgment

Example

Her reasoning for leaving was clear and logical.

她离开的推理是清晰和合逻辑的。

B2 noun /ˈriːteɪlər/

retailer

零售商

Meaning

a person or business that sells goods to consumers rather than to other businesses

Example

The retailer offers discounts on electronic products.

零售商提供电子产品的折扣。

B2 noun /rɪˈstreɪnt/

Restraint

克制; 自我控制

Meaning

the action of keeping someone or something under control; self-control

Example

She showed great restraint in not responding to the criticism.

她在不回应批评时表现出极大的克制。

B2 adjective /əˈbjuːsɪv/

abusive

侮辱性的 / 造成身体或口头伤害

Meaning

extremely offensive or insulting; involving physical or verbal harm

Example

She left her job because of her abusive boss.

她因为她那位虐待的老板而离开了工作。

B2 adjective dʒəˈnet.ɪk

genetic

遗传的

Meaning

Relating to genes or heredity; concerning the transmission of inherited characteristics.

Example

Genetic traits influence physical characteristics.

遗传特征影响身体特征。

B2 noun/adjective /ˈkæpɪtəlɪst/

capitalist

Meaning

a person who supports or believes in capitalism; a wealthy business owner

Example

The capitalist believes in the freedom of the market.

B2 verb /mɔːrn/

mourn

哀悼

Meaning

To feel or express deep sadness or grief, especially because of someone's death.

Example

They gathered to mourn the loss of their friend.

他们聚集在一起，悼念他们朋友的离世。

B2 noun /səˈspɛnʃən/

suspension

停赛

Meaning

The act of temporarily stopping something; also refers to a system in vehicles that absorbs shock.

Example

The player received a three-game suspension for misconduct.

该球员因不当行为被禁赛三场。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈdɪf.ər.ənt/

indifferent

冷漠

Meaning

having no particular interest or concern; not caring one way or another

Example

She was indifferent to the outcome of the match.

她对比赛的结果漠不关心。

B2 adjective /ˈædmərəbəl/

Admirable

值得钦佩的

Meaning

প্রশংসনীয়; চমৎকার;

Example

Her dedication to helping others is truly admirable.

她帮助他人的奉献精神真是令人钦佩。

B2 adjective /hɪˈlɛəriəs/

hilarious

极其有趣

Meaning

Extremely funny or amusing.

Example

The comedian told a hilarious story that had everyone laughing.

那位喜剧演员讲了一个极其有趣的故事，让每个人都笑了。

B2 adjective /ˌʌndərˈlaɪɪŋ/

underlying

基本的

Meaning

basic or hidden but important; forming the foundation of something

Example

The underlying reason for the conflict was never addressed.

冲突的根本原因从未得到解决。

B2 noun /ˈledʒ.ənd/

Legend

传说; 神话

Meaning

a traditional story sometimes popularly regarded as historical but unauthenticated; an extremely famous or notorious person

Example

The legend of King Arthur has inspired many books.

亚瑟王的传奇激发了许多书籍。

B2 noun /tækˈseɪʃən/

taxation

税收

Meaning

The system of imposing and collecting taxes.

Example

Taxation is necessary for funding public services.

税收对于资助公共服务是必要的。

B2 noun /ˈflɒrɪst/

florist

花店老板

Meaning

A person who sells and arranges flowers.

Example

We bought a bouquet from the local florist.

我们在当地的花店买了一个花束。

B2 verb /ˈpjʊərɪfaɪ/

purify

净化

Meaning

to make clean or pure; to remove impurities

Example

This filter will purify the water effectively.

这个过滤器将有效地净化水。

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 adjective /aʊtˈstændɪŋ/

outstanding

杰出

Meaning

extremely good or impressive; not yet resolved or paid

Example

She received an award for her outstanding performance.

她因出色的表现获得了奖项。

B2 adjective /ɪˈrɛləvənt/

Irrelevant

不相关的

Meaning

not connected with or relevant to something; having no bearing on the matter

Example

Your past mistakes are irrelevant to this discussion.

你过去的错误与这个讨论无关。

B2 adjective, noun /ədˈvaɪzəri/

advisory

咨询性的

Meaning

(adjective) having the power to give advice but not to make sure that it is followed; (noun) an official announcement containing information or a warning

Example

The committee serves in an advisory capacity to the board of directors.

委员会在董事会中担任咨询性职能。

B2 noun /ˈkʌm.pəs/

Compass

罗盘

Meaning

an instrument for finding direction with a magnetic needle pointing to magnetic north

Example

The hiker used a compass to find the right direction.

登山者使用罗盘来寻找正确的方向。

B2 adjective /dɪˈbeɪtəbl̩/

debatable

有争议的

Meaning

open to discussion or doubt; not certain

Example

It is debatable whether the policy will work.

是否政策有效是有争议的。

B2 noun ˌdiː.fɒr.ɪˈsteɪ.ʃən

deforestation

森林砍伐

Meaning

The action of clearing a wide area of trees; the permanent destruction of forests in order to make the land available for other uses.

Example

Deforestation accelerates the loss of biodiversity.

森林砍伐加速了生物多样性的丧失。

B2 verb /səˈspɛnd/

suspend

暂停

Meaning

To temporarily stop something from being active or valid.

Example

The company decided to suspend his membership.

公司决定暂停他的会员资格。

B2 adjective /ˌʌndɪˈzaɪərəbl/

Undesirable

不受欢迎的; 有害的; 令人不快的

Meaning

not wanted or wished for; harmful or unpleasant

Example

The new policy had several undesirable consequences.

新政策带来了几个不受欢迎的后果。

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 /ˈsəʊ.ʃəl.ɪ.zəm/

socialism

社会主义

Meaning

An economic system where the means of production are owned by the state or community.

Example

In socialism, resources are distributed equally among citizens.

在社会主义中，资源在公民之间平等分配。

B2 verb /ɪnˈsɜːrt/

insert

插入

Meaning

to put or place something into something else

Example

Please insert the key into the lock.

请将钥匙插入锁孔。

B2 verb /ɪˈlɛkt/

elect

选举

Meaning

To choose someone for a position or office by voting.

Example

The citizens elected a new president.

公民选举了新总统。

B2 verb /ˌriː.kənˈstrʌkt/

reconstruct

重建

Meaning

to build or form something again after it has been damaged or destroyed

Example

The city was reconstructed after the earthquake.

这座城市在地震后重新建设。

B2 noun /ˌʌndəˈɡrædʒuət/

undergraduate

本科生

Meaning

a student who has not yet earned a bachelor's degree

Example

She is an undergraduate studying computer science.

她是一个学习计算机科学的本科生。

B2 verb /ɡruːm/

groom

Meaning

to clean, brush, and care for the appearance of someone or something

Example

She spends hours grooming her dog every week.

B2 adverb /hɛns/

hence

因此

Meaning

for this reason; as a result

Example

She was the best candidate, hence she was chosen for the job.

她是最优秀的候选人，因此她被选中担任这份工作。

B2 noun /ˈruːstər/

rooster

公鸡

Meaning

A male domestic chicken, especially one that crows.

Example

The rooster crowed at dawn, waking up the whole village.

公鸡在黎明时分打鸣，唤醒了整个村庄。

B2 noun /wæks/

Wax

蜡

Meaning

a solid substance that melts when heated, used for making candles and polishing

Example

She used candle wax to seal the old letter.

她用蜡烛蜡封住了旧信。

B2 noun /kreɪn/

Crane

鹤

Meaning

a large tall bird with long legs and neck; a machine for lifting heavy objects

Example

The graceful crane stood motionless by the water's edge.

优雅的鹤静静地站在水边。

B2 adjective /rɪˈzɜːrvd/

Reserved

内向的; 保守的

Meaning

slow to reveal emotion or opinions; restrained in manner

Example

She is quite reserved and doesn't talk much in meetings.

她相当内向，在会议中很少讲话。

B2 noun/verb /swɔːrm/

swarm

蜂群

Meaning

A large group of insects or people moving together.

Example

A swarm of bees surrounded the tree.

一群蜜蜂围绕着树。

B2 adjective /ˈhevənli/

Heavenly

天上的; 神圣的; 美味的

Meaning

relating to heaven; extremely pleasant or beautiful

Example

The chocolate cake had a heavenly taste that melted in my mouth.

巧克力蛋糕有一种天上的味道，在我口中融化了。

B2 noun /diːd/

Deed

行为; 壮举; 法律文件;

Meaning

an action that is performed intentionally or consciously; a legal document showing ownership

Example

His heroic deed saved the child from drowning in the river.

他的英雄行为救了孩子免于在河里溺水。

B2 noun, verb /ˈdɪskɔːrs/

discourse

讲座, 辩论

Meaning

Written or spoken communication or debate.

Example

The professor gave a discourse on ancient philosophy.

教授进行了关于古代哲学的讲座。

B2 verb /slæp/

slap

掌掴

Meaning

to hit someone quickly with the flat part of the hand; to strike sharply

Example

She was so angry that she slapped him across the face.

她生气得打了他的脸。

B2 noun /spæn/

span

跨度

Meaning

the full extent or length of something from one end to another

Example

The bridge has a span of over 500 meters.

这座桥的跨度超过了500米。

B2 noun /dɪsˈmeɪ/

Dismay

沮丧; 惊恐

Meaning

concern and distress caused by something unexpected; consternation or alarm

Example

To our dismay, the concert was cancelled due to severe weather conditions.

令我们失望的是，由于恶劣天气，音乐会被取消了。

B2 noun ˈme.trɪks

metrics

度量标准

Meaning

A system or standard of measurement; a set of numbers that give information about a particular process or activity.

Example

Metrics are crucial for evaluating performance.

度量标准对于评估绩效至关重要。

B2 verb /ɪkˈspaɪər/

expire

到期

Meaning

to come to an end, especially a period of validity or life

Example

My passport will expire next month.

我的护照将在下个月到期。

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 /mɜːrdʒ/

merge

合并

Meaning

to combine or join together; to blend into one

Example

The two companies decided to merge to increase their market share.

两家公司决定合并以增加他们的市场份额。

B2 adverb /əˈfek.ʃən.ət.li/

Affectionately

亲切地

Meaning

in a way that shows feelings of liking or love; with fondness and care

Example

She hugged her grandmother affectionately.

她温柔地拥抱了她的祖母。

B2 adjective /ˈprɛdʒədɪst/

prejudiced

偏见的

Meaning

having or showing a dislike or bias against a person or group without proper reason

Example

He was prejudiced against people from other regions.

他对来自其他地区的人有偏见。

B2 adjective /ˈθʌroʊ/

thorough

彻底的, 详尽的

Meaning

complete with regard to every detail; not superficial or partial

Example

The report was thorough and well-researched.

报告很彻底且做了充分的研究。

B2 adjective /ˈɪrɪteɪtɪd/

irritated

恼火的

Meaning

feeling annoyed or impatient; having inflamed or sore physical condition

Example

She felt irritated by the constant noise outside her window.

窗外持续的噪音让她感到恼火。

B2 noun /sərˈkʌmfərəns/

circumference

周长

Meaning

the distance around the edge of a circle

Example

The teacher asked us to calculate the circumference of the circle.

老师让我们计算圆的周长。

B2 noun /ʌnˈrest/

Unrest

不安；动荡；社会或政治动乱

Meaning

a state of dissatisfaction and disturbance; social or political disorder

Example

The economic crisis led to widespread social unrest.

经济危机导致了广泛的社会不安。

B2 noun /aɪˈdiː/

id

身份证件

Meaning

identification; a document or number used to prove who someone is

Example

Please show your ID at the entrance.

请在入口处出示你的身份证件。

B2 noun ˈlɛvərɪdʒ

leverage

杠杆作用

Meaning

The use of borrowed capital or resources to increase the potential return of an investment; using something to maximum advantage.

Example

Leverage amplifies your efforts and scales your work.

杠杆作用放大了你的努力，提升了你的工作规模。

B2 noun /prɒkˈsɪmɪti/

proximity

接近

Meaning

Nearness in space, time, or relationship.

Example

The proximity of the school to her house made it convenient.

学校离她家很近，这使得它很方便。

B2 verb ɪmˈpaʊərɪŋ

empowering

授权

Meaning

Giving someone the authority or power to do something; making someone stronger and more confident.

Example

Empowering children can lead to societal progress.

授权儿童可以促进社会进步。

B2 verb /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/

succeeding

随后的 / 后续的

Meaning

coming after or following in order; continuing to succeed

Example

In the succeeding years, the company expanded rapidly.

在随后的几年里，公司迅速扩展。

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, noun /kəˈmjuːt/

commute

通勤

Meaning

Verb: to travel regularly between home and work; Noun: the journey to and from work.

Example

He commutes two hours every day to reach his office.

他每天通勤两小时去上班到他的办公室。

B2 adjective /ˈɡræs.i/

Grassy

草的

Meaning

covered with grass; resembling grass in color; green like grass

Example

The grassy field stretched as far as the eye could see.

长满青草的田地一直延伸到视线尽头。

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 noun /ˈɡæmblɪŋ/

gambling

赌博

Meaning

the activity of betting money or valuables on an outcome, often involving risk

Example

He got addicted to gambling at the casino.

他在赌场上成瘾于赌博。

B2 noun /ˈfræɡ.mənt/

Fragment

碎片; 片段;

Meaning

a small part broken or separated off something; an incomplete or isolated portion

Example

Archaeologists found fragments of ancient pottery buried in the soil.

考古学家在土壤中发现了古代陶器的碎片。

B2 adverb /ˈmen.tə.li/

Mentally

心理上

Meaning

relating to the mind; in terms of mental processes

Example

She was mentally preparing herself for the exam.

她正在为考试做心理准备。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈtʃeɪndʒəbəl/

Unchangeable

不可改变的; 固定的;

Meaning

not able to be changed or altered; fixed and permanent

Example

The laws of physics are unchangeable principles that govern the universe.

物理法则是不变的原则，支配着宇宙。

B2 noun ɪˌvæljuˈeɪʃən

evaluation

评估

Meaning

The making of a judgment about the amount, number, or value of something; assessment.

Example

Accurate evaluation helps determine resource sustainability.

准确的评估有助于确定资源的可持续性。

B2 noun /ˈpredʒ.ə.dɪs/

Prejudice

偏见

Meaning

preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience

Example

We must fight against prejudice and discrimination in our society.

我们必须在我们的社会中与偏见和歧视作斗争。

B2 adjective /ɪmˈprɒp.ər/

Improper

不合适的; 错误的; 不适当的

Meaning

inappropriate; incorrect; not suitable

Example

It would be improper to discuss personal matters in a business meeting.

在商务会议上讨论个人事务是不合适的。

B2 adjective /hɑːrʃ/

Harsh

严厉的; 粗糙的; 残酷的; 严格的

Meaning

unpleasantly hard or rough in texture; cruel or severe

Example

The teacher gave harsh criticism about my work.

老师对我的工作给出了严厉的批评。

B2 noun /kɔːrps/

corpse

尸体

Meaning

a dead body, especially of a human

Example

The police discovered a corpse in the abandoned house.

警察在废弃的房子里发现了一具尸体。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈtriːɡɪŋ/

intriguing

非常有趣和不寻常；激发好奇心

Meaning

very interesting and unusual; arousing curiosity

Example

The movie has an intriguing plot that keeps the audience hooked.

这部电影有一个引人入胜的情节，吸引着观众。

B2 adverb /ˈʌt.ə.li/

Utterly

完全地; 绝对地; 完整地

Meaning

completely; absolutely; totally

Example

The movie was utterly boring and I fell asleep.

电影完全无聊，我睡着了。

B2 noun ˈsɪblɪŋz

Siblings

兄弟姐妹

Meaning

Each of two or more children or offspring having one or both parents in common.

Example

Siblings are usually placed on the same level in a family tree.

兄弟姐妹通常在家谱中处于同一水平。

B2 verb /hætʃ/

hatch

孵化

Meaning

to emerge from an egg; to devise or create a plan

Example

The bird will hatch from its egg soon.

鸟将从蛋中孵化出来。

B2 noun /ɡʊdz treɪn/

Goods train

货运列车

Meaning

a train designed to transport cargo and freight rather than passengers

Example

The long goods train carried containers from the port to the inland depot.

长货运列车从港口到内陆仓库运输集装箱。

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 verb /ˈklæsɪfaɪ/

classify

Meaning

to arrange or organize into categories or groups

Example

The librarian classified the books by subject.

B2 adjective /ˈhændi/

handy

易于使用

Meaning

convenient to use or easily accessible; skillful with the hands

Example

This pocket knife is very handy when you go camping.

这把口袋刀在露营时非常有用。