B2 noun, verb /ˈrætəl/

rattle

嘎啦作响；拨浪鼓

Meaning

to make a rapid series of short, sharp sounds; a device or object that makes such a sound

Example

The loose window began to rattle in the strong wind.

在强风中，松动的窗户嘎啦作响。

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 noun /ˈkɑn.trəˌvɜr.si/

Controversy

争议; 分歧

Meaning

prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion; a dispute or argument involving opposing viewpoints

Example

The new policy sparked a major controversy among the citizens.

新政策在市民中引发了巨大的争议。

B2 adjective /ˈɡlæm.ər.əs/

Glamorous

迷人的; 魅力四射的; 时尚的;

Meaning

having glamour; attractive in an exciting way; fashionable;

Example

The actress looked glamorous in her designer gown at the awards ceremony.

那位女演员在颁奖典礼上穿着设计师的礼服，看起来非常迷人。

B2 noun /θret/

Threat

威胁

Meaning

a statement of intention to inflict harm; a person or thing likely to cause danger

Example

The storm poses a serious threat to coastal areas.

暴风雨对沿海地区构成严重威胁。

B2 verb /ɪˈnækt/

enact

制定

Meaning

to make into law; to perform or act out

Example

The government decided to enact a new policy on education.

政府决定制定一项关于教育的新政策。

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 /ˈreɪʃəl/

racial

种族的

Meaning

relating to a race of people

Example

Racial equality is an important issue in many societies.

种族平等是许多社会中的一个重要问题。

B2 adverb /ˈsmɑːt.li/

Smartly

聪明地; 有风格地; 快速地

Meaning

in a clever or intelligent way; neatly and stylishly; quickly

Example

He was smartly dressed for the business meeting.

他为商务会议穿得很聪明。

B2 adjective /dɪˈvɔːrst/

divorced

离婚

Meaning

No longer married because the marriage has been legally dissolved.

Example

She has been divorced for five years.

她已经离婚五年了。

B2 adjective /dɪˈstrʌktɪv/

Destructive

破坏性

Meaning

causing damage; harmful

Example

The hurricane was highly destructive to coastal areas.

飓风对沿海地区造成了极大的破坏。

B2 noun /iːz/

Ease

轻松；舒适

Meaning

absence of difficulty or effort; comfort and relaxation

Example

After years of practice, she played the piano with great ease.

经过多年的练习，她弹钢琴时非常轻松。

B2 noun ɪnˈtɛɡrɪti

integrity

完整性

Meaning

The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.

Example

Teachers' integrity fosters a positive learning environment.

教师的完整性促进了积极的学习环境。

B2 noun /ˈkɔːr.əs/

Chorus

合唱团；一首歌曲中在每节之后重复的部分

Meaning

a large organized group of singers; a part of a song that is repeated after each verse

Example

The school chorus performed beautifully at the annual concert.

学校合唱团在年度音乐会上表现得非常好。

B2 noun /ˈtʃer.i ˌblɒs.əm/

Cherry Blossom

樱花

Meaning

the pink or white flowers of a cherry tree that bloom in spring

Example

The cherry blossoms bloom beautifully in April.

樱花在四月美丽地绽放。

B2 verb /ˈpɒndər/

ponder

深思

Meaning

to think about something carefully

Example

She pondered over the meaning of the poem.

她沉思着诗歌的含义。

B2 noun /ɡriːd/

Greed

贪婪

Meaning

intense and selfish desire for something, especially wealth, power, or food

Example

His greed for money led him to make unethical business decisions.

他对金钱的贪婪让他做出了不道德的商业决策。

B2 noun /ˈpeɪtrən/

patron

赞助人

Meaning

a person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, or cause

Example

The library is supported by generous patrons.

图书馆得到了慷慨的赞助人支持。

B2 noun /taɪd/

Tide

潮汐

Meaning

the alternate rising and falling of the sea, usually twice in each lunar day, due to the attraction of the moon and sun

Example

The fishermen waited for high tide to launch their boats.

渔民们等待着高潮来启动他们的船。

B2 noun /ɪmˈpeɪʃəns/

impatience

不耐烦

Meaning

The state of being quickly irritated or unable to wait calmly.

Example

His impatience grew as the meeting dragged on.

随着会议的拖延，他的不耐烦愈加明显。

B2 noun /ˈlænd.fɪl/

landfill

垃圾填埋场

Meaning

a site where waste material is buried under the ground

Example

The city built a new landfill to manage its growing waste problem.

这个城市建造了一个新的垃圾填埋场，以应对日益增长的废物问题。

B2 verb /ɛksˈheɪl/

exhale

呼气

Meaning

to breathe out air from the lungs

Example

She slowly exhaled after holding her breath.

她屏住呼吸后慢慢地呼气。

B2 noun /həˈræsmənt/

harassment

骚扰

Meaning

aggressive pressure or intimidation; unwanted and repeated behavior causing discomfort

Example

The company has a strict policy against workplace harassment.

公司对职场骚扰有严格的政策。

B2 noun ˈkæp.sjuːl

capsule

胶囊。一个小的可溶解的明胶外壳，内含药物剂量，整个吞下。

Meaning

A small soluble case of gelatin containing a dose of medicine, swallowed whole.

Example

Capsules contain controlled environments.

胶囊包含受控的环境。

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 adjective /ˈtʃuːzi/

choosy

挑剔

Meaning

very careful in choosing; selective

Example

She is very choosy about the clothes she wears.

她对她穿的衣服非常挑剔。

B2 noun /ˈærəɡəns/

Arrogance

傲慢

Meaning

having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities

Example

His arrogance made him unpopular among his colleagues.

他的傲慢使他在同事中不受欢迎。

B2 noun /slɒt/

slot

插槽

Meaning

a narrow opening into which something fits or is placed

Example

Insert the card into the slot to open the door.

将卡片插入插槽以打开门。

B2 noun ɪnˈfleɪʃən

inflation

通货膨胀

Meaning

A general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money.

Example

Inflation erodes the purchasing power of consumers.

通货膨胀侵蚀了消费者的购买力。

B2 verb /kənˈfɔːrm/

conform

遵守

Meaning

To comply with rules, standards, or laws.

Example

Students must conform to the school regulations.

学生必须遵守学校的规定。

B2 noun ˌkɒm.prɪˈhɛn.ʃən

comprehension

理解

Meaning

The ability to understand something; understanding or grasp of knowledge.

Example

Reading improves vocabulary and comprehension skills.

阅读提高词汇量和理解能力。

B2 noun /kəˈlɪʒ.ən/

Collision

碰撞; 冲突

Meaning

an instance of one moving object hitting violently against another; a conflict of opposing ideas or interests

Example

The collision between two cars caused a major traffic jam.

两辆车之间的碰撞造成了严重的交通堵塞。

B2 adverb /ˈmæn.ju.ə.li/

Manually

手工; 使用身体的力量;

Meaning

by hand; using physical effort rather than machines

Example

The data was entered manually into the system.

数据是手动输入到系统中的。

B2 adjective /məˈtjʊr/

mature

成熟

Meaning

fully developed or grown, especially emotionally or intellectually

Example

She has become a mature and confident leader.

她已经成为一位成熟且自信的领导者。

B2 adjective ˈɛvɪdənt

evident

明显的

Meaning

Clearly seen or understood; obvious.

Example

The result was evident.

结果是显而易见的。

B2 adjective /skeərs/

Scarce

稀有的；难以找到的；以小量存在

Meaning

rare; not easily found; existing in small quantities

Example

Fresh water is becoming increasingly scarce in desert regions.

在沙漠地区，淡水变得越来越稀缺。

B2 verb /rɪˈkɔːl/

recall

回忆

Meaning

to bring (a memory, fact, or situation) back into one's mind

Example

I can't recall the last time we met.

我记不得我们上次见面是什么时候。

B2 verb /piːp/

peep

偷看

Meaning

to look quickly or secretly; to make a short high sound

Example

The child tried to peep through the keyhole.

孩子试图透过钥匙孔窥视。

B2 noun /ˈtɜːnˌəʊvə/

turnover

营业额

Meaning

the amount of business conducted during a particular period, or the rate at which employees leave a company

Example

The company reported a high turnover in its sales department.

公司报告了其销售部门的高营业额。

B2 adjective ɪkˈsɛsɪv

excessive

过度的

Meaning

More than is necessary, normal, or desirable; immoderate.

Example

Excessive population growth leads to resource depletion.

过度的人口增长导致资源枯竭。

B2 verb /drɪp/

drip

滴落

Meaning

to fall or let fall in drops

Example

Water was dripping from the broken pipe.

水从破裂的管道中滴下来。

B2 adjective /ˈkɒm.pɪ.tənt/

Competent

有能力的; 能干的

Meaning

having the necessary skill or knowledge to do something successfully; capable

Example

She is a competent manager who handles all tasks efficiently.

她是一个能干的经理，能够高效地处理所有任务。

B2 noun sliːp ˌdɛprɪˈveɪʃən

sleep deprivation

睡眠不足

Meaning

The condition of not having enough sleep; lack of adequate sleep.

Example

Sleep deprivation can severely impact mental health.

睡眠不足可能严重影响心理健康。

B2 adverb /ˈhoʊli/

Wholly

完全; 完全地

Meaning

Entirely; completely; to the full extent

Example

I am wholly committed to this project.

我完全致力于这个项目。

B2 adjective ˈaɪsəˌleɪtɪd

isolated

孤立

Meaning

Alone or separated from others; having little or no contact with other people.

Example

Technological advancements often leave people isolated.

技术进步常常使人们感到孤立。

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 /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 /biːt/

Beet

甜菜

Meaning

a plant with a round dark red root that is eaten as a vegetable

Example

Roasted beet with goat cheese makes a delicious salad.

烤甜菜配山羊奶酪做成美味的沙拉。

B2 adjective /ˈpær.ə.lel/

Parallel

平行

Meaning

side by side and having the same distance continuously between them; similar or corresponding

Example

The two roads run parallel to each other for several miles.

这两条道路在好几英里内平行。

B2 adjective ˌsɪm.əlˈteɪ.ni.əs

simultaneous

同时

Meaning

Occurring, operating, or done at the same time.

Example

Simultaneous crop failures affect global food supply.

同时的作物失败影响全球食品供应。

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 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 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 /ɪsˈlɑːm/

islam

伊斯兰教

Meaning

the religion founded by the Prophet Muhammad, based on belief in one God (Allah)

Example

Islam emphasizes peace, justice, and compassion.

伊斯兰教强调和平、公正与慈悲。

B2 adjective/noun /ɪˈrɑːki/

iraqi

伊拉克的

Meaning

relating to Iraq or its people

Example

The Iraqi culture is rich and diverse.

伊拉克的文化丰富多样。

B2 adjective /ʌnprəˈfɛʃ.ən.əl/

Unprofessional

不专业

Meaning

not conforming to the standards expected in a particular profession

Example

His unprofessional behavior led to his dismissal from the company.

他的不专业行为导致他被公司解雇。

B2 noun /ˈaɪ.saɪt/

Eyesight

视力

Meaning

the ability to see; vision

Example

Regular eye checkups are important for maintaining good eyesight.

定期眼部检查对于保持良好的视力至关重要。

B2 adjective /ˈpɛti/

petty

琐碎

Meaning

Of little importance or trivial; also describes a person overly concerned with small or unimportant matters.

Example

She often gets upset over the most petty things.

她经常为最琐碎的事情感到不安。

B2 verb /ɪnˈsʌlt/

insult

侮辱

Meaning

to speak or act in a way that hurts someone's feelings or shows disrespect

Example

He felt insulted by her rude comments.

他因她的粗鲁评论而感到被侮辱。

B2 noun /ˈkæʒ.u.əl.ti/

Casualty

伤亡; 受害者; 损失

Meaning

a person killed or injured in a war or accident; a victim of circumstances

Example

The hospital treated many casualties from the car accident.

医院治疗了许多来自车祸的伤者。

B2 noun ˌɪmplɪmenˈteɪʃən

implementation

实施

Meaning

The process of putting a decision or plan into effect; execution.

Example

Proper implementation of policies is crucial.

政策的正确实施至关重要。

B2 adjective /ˌdʒiːəˈɡræfɪkəl/

geographical

地理的

Meaning

relating to geography; connected with the physical features, location, or characteristics of the Earth or a particular area

Example

The country’s geographical position makes it an important trading hub.

这个国家的地理位置使它成为重要的贸易中心。

B2 noun /ˈroʊstɪd miːt/

Roasted meat

烤肉

Meaning

meat cooked by dry heat in an oven or over fire

Example

The roasted meat was perfectly seasoned and tender.

烤肉被完美地调味和变得嫩滑。

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 /ˈaʊtˌfɪt/

outfit

服装

Meaning

A set of clothes worn together, often for a particular occasion.

Example

She wore a beautiful outfit to the party.

她穿了一套漂亮的服装去参加派对。

B2 noun /bent/

Bent

倾向; 倾向性

Meaning

a natural inclination or talent; a strong interest or liking for something

Example

She has a natural bent for music and art.

她对音乐和艺术有天生的倾向。

B2 verb /ɪmˈbɛd/

embed

嵌入

Meaning

to fix something firmly into a surrounding mass or context

Example

The journalist was embedded with the military unit.

记者与军事单位嵌入。

B2 noun /ɡoʊld rɪŋ/

Gold ring

金戒指

Meaning

a circular band of gold worn as jewelry, typically on a finger

Example

He gave her a beautiful gold ring for their anniversary.

他为他们的周年纪念送给了她一枚漂亮的金戒指。

B2 adjective /ˈtʃeɪn.dʒə.bəl/

Changeable

可变的; 易变的

Meaning

able to be changed; likely to change frequently

Example

The weather is very changeable in spring.

春天的天气非常多变。

B2 adverb /ˈəʊvəli/

overly

过度

Meaning

to an excessive degree or extent

Example

She was overly concerned about the results.

她对结果过于担忧。

B2 noun /ˈkəʊ.tɪŋ/

coating

涂层

Meaning

A protective or decorative layer applied to a surface.

Example

A protective coating prevents rust formation.

保护涂层可以防止生锈。

B2 adverb /ruːˈtiːnli/

routinely

定期地

Meaning

as part of a regular procedure; habitually

Example

The staff routinely checks the equipment for safety.

工作人员定期检查设备的安全性。

B2 adverb /ˈaʊtraɪt/

Outright

直接; 完全; 毫不保留

Meaning

completely; directly; without reservation or concealment

Example

She rejected the proposal outright.

她直接拒绝了那个提案。

B2 noun /beɪ liːf/

Bay leaf

月桂叶

Meaning

dried aromatic leaf of the bay laurel tree used as a culinary herb

Example

Add a bay leaf to the soup for extra flavor.

在汤中加入月桂叶，增添风味。

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。