B2 noun /reɪk/

Rake

耙子

Meaning

a garden tool with a long handle and prongs for gathering leaves; to gather with a rake

Example

He used a rake to gather the fallen autumn leaves.

他用耙子收集掉落的秋天叶子。

B2 verb /ˈraɪpən/

ripen

幸福

Meaning

to become or make something ready to eat or fully developed

Example

The bananas ripened quickly in the warm weather.

当她收到奖项时，她无法隐藏自己的幸福。

B2 verb /rɪˈɡeɪn/

regain

恢复

Meaning

to get back something that was lost; to recover

Example

He regains his strength after the illness.

他在生病后恢复了力量。

B2 noun rɪsk ˈfæktər

risk factor

风险因素

Meaning

Something that increases the likelihood of developing a disease or condition

Example

Water pollution is a significant risk factor for health.

水污染是健康的一个重要风险因素。

B2 noun rɪˈzɪl.i.əns

resilience

韧性

Meaning

The ability to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.

Example

Testing the resilience of wood is crucial.

测试木材的韧性是至关重要的。

B2 verb /riːp/

reap

收获

Meaning

to cut or gather a crop; to receive as a consequence of actions

Example

Farmers reap wheat in the late summer.

农民在夏末收割小麦。

B2 noun /ˈreɪ.zən/

Raisin

葡萄干

Meaning

dried grape

Example

She added raisins to the oatmeal cookies for extra sweetness.

她在燕麦饼干里加了葡萄干以增加甜味。

B2 verb /rɪˈstrɪkt/

restrict

限制

Meaning

To limit the size, amount, or range of something.

Example

The government decided to restrict the use of plastic bags.

政府决定限制塑料袋的使用。

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 verb /rɒt/

rot

腐烂

Meaning

to decay or decompose; to become corrupt

Example

The fruit will rot if left in the sun.

水果如果暴露在阳光下会腐烂。

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 adjective /ˈrɪski/

risky

Meaning

Involving the possibility of danger, harm, or loss

Example

Investing in that startup is risky but could bring high rewards.

B2 noun /ˌrɛvəˈleɪʃən/

revelation

启示

Meaning

A surprising and previously unknown fact, especially one made known in a dramatic way.

Example

The book was full of shocking revelations about the politician.

这本书充满了对政治家的震惊启示。

B2 noun /ˌrep.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən/

Repetition

重复

Meaning

the action of repeating something that has already been said or written

Example

Constant repetition helps students memorize vocabulary effectively.

持续的重复帮助学生有效地记忆词汇。

B2 noun/verb rɪˈfɔːm

reform

改革

Meaning

Make changes in (something, typically a social, political, or economic institution or practice) in order to improve it.

Example

Reform in the education system was a priority.

教育系统的改革是优先事项。

B2 verb /ˈruːɪn/

ruin

毁灭

Meaning

to destroy or damage beyond repair; to spoil completely

Example

Heavy rain could ruin our picnic plans.

大雨可能会毁掉我们的野餐计划。

B2 noun /ˈrɛlɪvəns/

relevance

racist

种族主义者

Meaning

showing or feeling discrimination or prejudice against people of other races

Example

He was accused of making racist comments.

他被指控发表种族主义的评论。

B2 noun ˈrɛstɪŋ pleɪs

resting place

安息地

Meaning

A place where someone or something rests, especially a burial site.

Example

The resting place of the martyrs is near the river.

烈士的安息地靠近河流。

B2 noun /ˌrɛfəˈriː/

referee

裁判

Meaning

a person who oversees a game or match to ensure the rules are followed

Example

The referee stopped the game after a foul.

裁判在犯规后暂停了比赛。

B2 noun rɪˈtɛnʃən

retention

保持

Meaning

The continued possession, use, or control of something

Example

The retention of information is essential for academic success.

信息的保持对学术成功至关重要。

B2 verb /ˈreɪn.dʒɪŋ/

ranging

波动

Meaning

Extending or varying between limits.

Example

The temperatures are ranging from 15 to 30 degrees this week.

本周气温在15到30度之间波动。

B2 noun /ˌriː.əˈʃʊr.əns/

Reassurance

安慰

Meaning

comfort or confidence given to someone to remove their fears or doubts

Example

She needed reassurance that everything would be okay.

她需要得到安慰，以确认一切都会好起来。

B2 noun /raɪˈnɒs.ər.əs/

Rhinoceros

犀牛

Meaning

a large, heavy animal with thick skin and one or two horns on its nose

Example

The rhinoceros charged through the grassland.

犀牛冲过草原。

B2 adjective ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃən.ər.i

revolutionary

革命性的

Meaning

Involving or causing a complete or dramatic change.

Example

Revolutionary ideas are reshaping the industry.

革命性的思想正在改变这个行业。

B2 noun /rɪˈstrɪk.ʃən/

Restriction

限制; 限定; 控制

Meaning

a limiting condition or measure; the limitation or control of someone or something

Example

There are strict restrictions on smoking in public places.

在公共场所吸烟有严格的限制。

B2 verb /rɪˈzɛnt/

resent

怨恨

Meaning

to feel bitterness or displeasure about something or someone

Example

She began to resent the constant criticism from her boss.

她开始对老板的不断批评感到愤恨。

B2 noun /ˌriː.ɪnˈfɔːrs.mənt/

reinforcement

强化

Meaning

Strengthening or supporting something, especially behavior or learning.

Example

Positive reinforcement helps in learning.

积极的强化有助于学习。

B2 verb /rɪp/

rip

撕裂

Meaning

to tear something quickly or violently

Example

He accidentally ripped his shirt on the fence.

他不小心在篱笆上撕破了衬衫。

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 /ˈreɪn.dʒər/

ranger

巡护员

Meaning

A person responsible for protecting and managing forests, parks, or natural areas.

Example

The park ranger guided the tourists through the forest trail.

公园巡护员带领游客走过森林小道。

B2 noun /rɪˈmeɪn.dər/

Remainder

剩余部分; 剩下的东西

Meaning

the part that is left over; what remains after the other parts have been taken away

Example

The remainder of the food was stored in the refrigerator.

剩下的食物被存放在冰箱里。

B2 adjective /ˈruːθ.ləs/

Ruthless

无情的; 残忍的; 毫无怜悯的

Meaning

showing no pity or compassion; cruel; merciless

Example

The ruthless dictator showed no mercy to his enemies.

那个冷酷的独裁者对他的敌人毫不留情。

B2 noun ˌriːfɔːˈreɪʃən

reforestation

重新造林

Meaning

The natural or intentional restocking of existing forests and woodlands that have been depleted.

Example

Reforestation efforts are crucial to restoring ecosystems.

重新造林的努力对恢复生态系统至关重要。

B2 noun /ˈrɪb.ən/

ribbon

缎带

Meaning

a long, narrow strip of fabric used for tying or decoration

Example

She tied her hair with a red ribbon.

她用一条红色的缎带绑住了她的头发。

B2 noun /ˈrɔɪəlti/

royalty

皇室成员 / 特许权使用费 (作者收入)

Meaning

Members of a royal family or payment made to the owner of a patent, copyright, or natural resource.

Example

The author receives a royalty for every book sold.

作者从每本卖出的书中获得特许权使用费。

B2 adjective /rɪˈsɔːrsfəl/

resourceful

Meaning

Having the ability to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties.

Example

She is very resourceful when it comes to solving unexpected problems.

B2 adjective /ˈroʊlɪŋ/

rolling

滚动

Meaning

moving in gentle undulations; moving forward by turning over and over

Example

They drove through the rolling hills of the countryside.

他们开车穿过乡村的滚动山丘。

B2 noun /rɪˈhɜːr.səl/

Rehearsal

彩排; 演出排练

Meaning

a practice performance of a play, concert, or other work for later public performance

Example

The final rehearsal before opening night went perfectly.

开幕夜前的最后一次彩排非常完美。

B2 noun, verb, adjective /ræŋk/

rank

职级

Meaning

A position in a hierarchy; to place in order according to importance or quality.

Example

She quickly rose to a senior rank in the company.

她迅速晋升为公司中的高级职位。

B2 verb /ˌriːˈbɪld/

rebuild

重建

Meaning

to build something again after it has been damaged or destroyed

Example

The villagers worked together to rebuild the bridge after the flood.

村民们一起努力，在洪水后重建了桥梁。

B2 verb /ˌriːəˈreɪndʒ/

rearrange

重新安排

Meaning

to change the order or position of something

Example

She decided to rearrange the furniture in her living room.

她决定重新安排客厅里的家具。

B2 verb /rɪˈkʌvərɪŋ/

recovering

恢复

Meaning

the process of getting better after illness, loss, or difficulty

Example

She is still recovering from the flu.

她还在从流感中恢复。

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 adjective /rɪˈspek.tə.bəl/

Respectable

体面

Meaning

worthy of respect; having good reputation; decent

Example

He comes from a respectable family in the community.

他来自社区一个体面的家庭。

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 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 adverb /ˈred.ɪ.li/

Readily

乐意地; 容易地; 毫不犹豫

Meaning

willingly; easily; without hesitation

Example

She readily agreed to help with the project.

她乐意地同意帮助项目。

B2 verb /rɪˈnuː/

renew

Meaning

to make something new again or extend its period of validity

Example

I need to renew my passport before traveling.

B2 verb /reɪn/

reign

统治

Meaning

to rule as a king or queen; to be dominant

Example

The queen reigned for over sixty years.

女王统治了超过六十年。

B2 adjective /rɪˈflektɪv/

Reflective

反射的; 沉思的; 能反射光或图像

Meaning

thoughtful; contemplative; able to reflect light or images

Example

After the meeting, he was in a reflective mood.

会议后，他处于沉思的状态。

B2 verb /rɪˈzaɪd/

reside

居住

Meaning

to live or dwell in a particular place

Example

They reside in a large house near the river.

他们住在河边的一座大房子里。

B2 noun /ˈrʊki/

rookie

菜鸟

Meaning

a person who is new to an activity or organization; a beginner

Example

The rookie policeman made a few mistakes on his first day.

新警察在第一天犯了几次错误。

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 noun, verb /ræŋks/

ranks

军衔

Meaning

Positions within a group, especially in a hierarchy or organization.

Example

He quickly moved up the ranks of the army.

他迅速在军队中晋升。

B2 verb /rɪˈvoʊlt/

revolt

反抗

Meaning

to rebel against authority; to feel disgust

Example

The people revolted against the corrupt government.

人民反抗腐败的政府。

B2 noun /ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃən/

representation

代表

Meaning

the action of speaking or acting on behalf of someone or something

Example

Her representation of the team was impeccable.

她对团队的代表非常出色。

B2 noun /rɪˌlaɪəˈbɪləti/

reliability

可靠性

Meaning

the quality of being trustworthy or performing consistently well

Example

Customers value the reliability of our service.

客户重视我们服务的可靠性。

B2 noun /ˈreɪtɪŋ/

rating

评分

Meaning

an evaluation or assessment, usually numerical

Example

The movie received a high rating from critics.

这部电影得到了评论家的高评分。

B2 verb /ˈrʌm.bəl/

rumble

幸福

Meaning

to make a continuous deep, resonant sound

Example

Thunder rumbled in the distance.

当她收到奖项时，她无法隐藏自己的幸福。

B2 verb /ˈræm.bəl/

ramble

Meaning

to talk or write at length in a confused or inconsequential way; to walk for pleasure without a fixed route.

Example

He rambled on about his childhood for hours.

B2 adjective /rɪˈzɪl.i.ənt/

resilient

韧性

Meaning

Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.

Example

Resilient materials ensure durability.

韧性材料确保耐用性。

B2 noun /ˈraɪvəl/

Rival

竞争对手; 对手;

Meaning

a person or thing competing with another for the same objective or for superiority in the same field

Example

The two companies have been business rivals for decades.

这两家公司已经是商业竞争对手几十年了。

B2 adjective /rɪˈzɪstənt/

resistant

抗性

Meaning

not affected by something; able to oppose or withstand

Example

This fabric is resistant to water and stains.

这块布料对水和污渍具有抗性。

B2 verb rɪˈstɔːr

restore

恢复

Meaning

To bring back to a former or original state; to reinstate.

Example

Restoring the tradition of student politics is necessary.

恢复学生政治传统是必要的。

B2 verb /rɪˈkleɪm/

reclaim

Meaning

To take back or recover something; to restore to a usable state.

Example

The farmer worked to reclaim the barren land.

B2 adjective /rɪˈfreʃ.ɪŋ/

Refreshing

清新

Meaning

making one feel energized and renewed; pleasantly new or different

Example

The cool breeze was refreshing after the hot day.

在炎热的日子之后，凉爽的微风让人感觉清新。

B2 noun ˌrev.əˈluː.ʃənz

revolutions

革命

Meaning

Dramatic and wide-reaching changes in political, social, or economic systems, often involving the overthrow of a government or social order.

Example

Revolutions often lead to significant societal changes.

革命常常导致社会变革的重要变化。

B2 verb /riːˈɔːrɡənaɪz/

reorganize

重新组织

Meaning

to arrange something again in a different way for greater efficiency or order

Example

The manager decided to reorganize the team structure.

经理决定重新组织团队结构。

B2 adjective /ˈrɪtʃ.u.əl/

Ritual

仪式

Meaning

relating to religious or ceremonial practices

Example

The wedding ceremony included many traditional ritual elements.

婚礼仪式包括许多传统的仪式元素。

B2 noun /rɒd/

rod

细长的棒子，尤其是金属或木制的

Meaning

a thin straight bar, especially of metal or wood

Example

He used an iron rod to support the structure.

他用铁棒支撑结构。

B2 verb /ˈreɡjəleɪt/

regulate

监管；调节；规范；控制

Meaning

to control or maintain according to rules or laws

Example

The government regulates food safety.

政府对食品安全进行监管。

B2 noun /ˈrækɪt/

racket

球拍 / 喧闹

Meaning

A piece of equipment used to hit the ball in sports like tennis or badminton; also a loud noise or an illegal scheme.

Example

He bought a new tennis racket for the match.

他为比赛买了一把新网球拍。

B2 noun /ˈrɛlɪvənsi/

relevancy

Roomy

宽敞的; 有很多空间的

Meaning

spacious; having a lot of room

Example

The apartment is very roomy with spacious bedrooms.

公寓非常宽敞，拥有宽大的卧室。

B2 verb /ˈroʊ.teɪt/

rotate

旋转

Meaning

to turn around a central point or axis

Example

The Earth rotates on its axis once every 24 hours.

地球每24小时围绕其轴线旋转一次。

B2 noun /ˈruːdnəs/

Rudeness

粗鲁

Meaning

the quality of being impolite, discourteous, or offensive in behavior or speech

Example

His rudeness shocked everyone at the dinner party.

他的粗鲁在晚宴上震惊了所有人。

B2 noun /roʊst/

Roast

烤肉

Meaning

Meat cooked by dry heat in an oven or over an open fire

Example

The Sunday roast was perfectly cooked and very tender.

周日的烤肉被煮得非常完美，肉质非常嫩。

B2 noun /ˈraɪət/

Riot

骚乱; 暴乱

Meaning

a violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd; an uncontrolled outburst

Example

The peaceful protest turned into a riot when violence broke out.

和平抗议活动在暴力爆发时变成了骚乱。

B2 adjective /ˈruː.tɪd/

Rooted

根深蒂固的

Meaning

deeply established; firmly fixed

Example

His beliefs are deeply rooted in tradition.

他的信念深深扎根于传统。

B2 adjective /rɪˈfaɪnd/

Refined

精致的; 纯净的

Meaning

elegant and cultured in appearance, manner, or taste; purified

Example

She has very refined taste in art and music.

她对艺术和音乐有非常精致的品味。

B2 noun /rɪˈlaɪ.əns/

Reliance

依赖

Meaning

the state of depending on something or someone for support or help

Example

His reliance on technology is concerning.

他对技术的依赖令人担忧。

B2 noun /ˈreɪsɪzəm/

racism

种族主义

Meaning

the belief that some races are superior to others, leading to unfair treatment or prejudice

Example

The organization works to eliminate racism in all forms.

该组织致力于消除所有形式的种族主义。

B2 verb /ˈrɛkən/

reckon

推测

Meaning

To think, believe, or expect something; to calculate or estimate.

Example

I reckon it will rain later today.

我猜今天稍后会下雨。

B2 adverb /rɪˈlʌk.tənt.li/

Reluctantly

不情愿地

Meaning

in an unwilling manner; with hesitation or resistance

Example

She reluctantly agreed to help with the project.

她不情愿地同意帮助这个项目。

B2 noun /ˌren.əˈveɪ.ʃən/

Renovation

翻新; 恢复

Meaning

the act of renovating; restoration to a former better state

Example

The old house underwent a complete renovation last year.

去年老房子进行了彻底的翻修。

B2 noun /rɪˈbel.jən/

Rebellion

起义

Meaning

an act of armed resistance to an established government or leader

Example

The rebellion against the king lasted for three years.

反抗国王的起义持续了三年。

B2 verb rɪˈzaɪn

resign

辞职

Meaning

Voluntarily leave a job or other position.

Example

Ministers were forced to resign.

部长们被迫辞职。

B2 adjective /ˈrest.ləs/

Restless

焦虑不安

Meaning

unable to rest or relax; constantly moving or fidgeting

Example

The child was restless during the long car journey.

孩子在长时间的车程中坐立不安。

B2 adjective /ˈrɪɡ.ər.əs/

rigorous

严格

Meaning

Extremely thorough and demanding in analysis or practice.

Example

A rigorous study plan helps students achieve better results.

严格的学习计划帮助学生取得更好的成绩。

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 noun /rɪˈvaɪ.vəl/

Revival

复兴

Meaning

an improvement in the condition or strength of something; renewed interest in or attention to something

Example

There has been a revival of interest in traditional crafts.

传统手工艺的兴趣得到了复兴。

B2 noun /roʊˈteɪʃən/

Rotation

旋转; 转动; 自转

Meaning

the action of rotating around an axis or center; a single turn

Example

The Earth's rotation takes 24 hours to complete.

地球的自转需要24小时才能完成。

B2 verb /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/

rejoice

欢欣

Meaning

to feel or show great joy; to celebrate

Example

The family rejoices at the good news.

这个家庭因好消息而欢欣鼓舞。

B2 noun /ˈreɪ.zər/

Razor

剃须刀

Meaning

a sharp-edged instrument used for shaving hair from the skin

Example

He shaved his beard with a sharp razor.

他用一把锋利的剃须刀刮胡子。

B2 verb /rɪˈzɛmbəl/

resemble

像

Meaning

to look like or be similar to something or someone

Example

She resembles her mother in both appearance and mannerisms.

她在外貌和举止上都像她母亲。

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 noun /ˈrep.taɪl/

Reptile

爬行动物

Meaning

a cold-blooded animal with scaly skin that lays eggs on land

Example

The lizard is a common reptile found in gardens.

蜥蜴是一种常见的爬行动物，常见于花园中。

B2 verb /ˌriː.kənˈsɪd.ər/

reconsider

重新考虑

Meaning

to think about something again, especially to change a decision or opinion

Example

She decided to reconsider her decision about moving abroad.

她决定重新考虑她关于移居国外的决定。

B2 adjective /ˌrez.ɪˈden.ʃəl/

residential

住宅

Meaning

Designed for people to live in.

Example

The institution was fully residential.

该机构是完全住宅性质的。

B2 verb /rɪˈkɜːr/

recur

Meaning

to happen again, especially repeatedly or at regular intervals

Example

The headache tends to recur every few weeks.

B2 noun rɪˈzentmənt

resentment

怨恨

Meaning

Bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly.

Example

Resentment grew among the students.

学生们之间的怨恨加剧了。

B2 noun /rɪˈlʌk.təns/

Reluctance

不情愿; 犹豫

Meaning

unwillingness to do something; hesitation

Example

He showed reluctance to accept the job offer.

他表现出不情愿接受工作提议。

B2 verb /rɪˈliːv/

relieve

Meaning

to make pain, distress, or difficulty less severe or serious

Example

The medicine helped relieve his headache.

B2 noun /rʌst/

Rust

铁锈

Meaning

reddish-brown coating formed on iron or steel by oxidation; corrosion

Example

The old car was covered in rust after years of neglect.

那辆旧车在多年忽视之后被铁锈覆盖。

B2 noun /ˈrem.ə.di/

Remedy

药物；治疗；补救办法

Meaning

a medicine or treatment for a disease; a solution to a problem

Example

This herbal remedy helps with headaches.

这种草药治疗有助于缓解头痛。

B2 verb /rɪˈzuːm/

resume

重新开始

Meaning

to start again after a pause or interruption

Example

We will resume the meeting after lunch.

我们将在午餐后继续会议。

B2 noun /ˈrɪdəl/

Riddle

谜语

Meaning

a question or statement intentionally phrased so as to require ingenuity in ascertaining its answer or meaning; a puzzle

Example

The ancient riddle stumped all the scholars for years.

古老的谜语让所有学者困扰了多年。

B2 adjective rɪˈnaʊnd

renowned

著名

Meaning

Known or talked about by many people; famous.

Example

The renowned scientist led the reform panel.

著名的科学家领导了改革小组。

B2 noun /red liːf/

Red leaf

红叶

Meaning

red-colored leafy vegetable; amaranth leaves used as greens

Example

Red leaf is rich in iron and is commonly eaten in Bengali households.

红叶富含铁，并且在孟加拉家庭中经常食用。

B2 noun /rɪˈsɛs/

recess

休息

Meaning

A short break from work or school; also a small space set back in a wall.

Example

The children played outside during recess.

孩子们在休息期间在外面玩耍。

B2 verb /rɪˈfreɪn/

refrain

避免

Meaning

To hold oneself back from doing something.

Example

Please refrain from smoking in this area.

请勿在此区域内吸烟。

B2 noun /ˈraɪvəlri/

Rivalry

竞争; 对抗

Meaning

competition for the same objective or for superiority in the same field; the state of being rivals

Example

The rivalry between the two teams made the match exciting.

两个队伍之间的竞争使比赛变得非常刺激。

B2 verb /rɪˈvaɪv/

revive

复苏

Meaning

To bring back to life, consciousness, or activity.

Example

The paramedics managed to revive the unconscious man.

急救员成功让昏迷的男子复苏。

B2 adjective /rɪˈnjuː.ə.bəl/

renewable

可再生

Meaning

Able to be renewed or replaced naturally; not depleted when used.

Example

Renewable resources minimize environmental damage.

可再生资源减少环境损害。

B2 noun /ˈrɛnəˌsɑːns/

renaissance

文艺复兴

Meaning

a revival of art, culture, or learning; a period of renewed interest and growth

Example

The city experienced a cultural renaissance during the 1990s.

这座城市在1990年代经历了文化复兴。

B2 adjective /rɪˈspek.tɪv/

Respective

各自的; 相关的

Meaning

belonging to each individual; particular to each

Example

The students returned to their respective classrooms after lunch.

学生们在午餐后回到了各自的教室。

B2 adjective ˈræd.ɪ.kəl

radical

能够带来根本性变化，反对传统的信仰或系统

Meaning

Capable of bringing fundamental changes opposite to conventional beliefs or systems.

Example

The leader proposed radical economic reforms.

领导人提议进行激进的经济改革。

B2 noun /rɪm/

rim

边缘

Meaning

the outer edge or border of a circular object

Example

The coffee cup had a chip on its rim.

咖啡杯的边缘有个裂痕。

B2 verb /rɪˈzɜːv/

reserve

预定

Meaning

to keep something for future use; to book in advance

Example

I want to reserve a table for dinner.

我想为晚餐预订一张桌子。

B2 adverb /rɪˈpɔːtɪdli/

reportedly

据报道

Meaning

according to what is said or believed, although not confirmed

Example

The company has reportedly agreed to the new terms.

公司 reportedly 已同意新的条款。