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 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 noun /ˈstæm.ɪ.nə/

Stamina

耐力

Meaning

the ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort

Example

Marathon runners need great stamina to complete the race.

马拉松选手需要强大的耐力才能完成比赛。

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 verb /siːz/

seize

夺取

Meaning

To take hold of suddenly and forcibly.

Example

The police managed to seize the stolen goods.

警察成功没收了被盗的货物。

B2 noun prəˈvɪʒ.ənz

provisions

条款

Meaning

A condition or requirement in a legal document; clauses or stipulations.

Example

Provisions must align with public aspirations.

条款必须与公众的期望一致。

B2 verb /plaʊ/

plough

犁地

Meaning

to break up and turn over soil using a plough; to move through something with difficulty

Example

The farmer ploughs the field every spring.

农民每年春天都耕地。

B2 noun/verb /ˌbærɪˈkeɪd/

barricade

障碍物

Meaning

a barrier erected to block or defend against movement; to block a passage with obstacles

Example

Protesters built a barricade across the street.

抗议者在街道上建造了一个障碍物。

B2 noun /ˈbɒmɪŋ/

bombing

轰炸

Meaning

an attack using bombs or explosives

Example

The city was devastated by the bombing.

这座城市在轰炸中被摧毁。

B2 noun /paʊtʃ/

pouch

袋子

Meaning

a small bag or pocket, often used to carry small items

Example

She kept her coins in a small leather pouch.

她把硬币放在一个小皮袋里。

B2 noun /oʊˈbiː.di.əns/

Obedience

服从

Meaning

compliance with an order, request, or law; submission to authority

Example

Children should show obedience to their parents.

孩子们应该对父母表现出服从。

B2 adjective haɪˈdʒiː.nɪk

hygienic

卫生的

Meaning

Conducive to maintaining health and preventing disease, especially by being clean.

Example

Maintaining hygienic conditions in hospitals is crucial.

在医院保持卫生条件至关重要。

B2 adjective /ˈkɒn.trər.i/

Contrary

相反的; 反对的;

Meaning

opposite in nature, direction, or meaning; completely different

Example

Contrary to popular belief, cats can be very social animals.

与流行的看法相反，猫可以是非常社交的动物。

B2 noun /kwɪˈziːn/

cuisine

美食

Meaning

A style or method of cooking, especially characteristic of a particular country or region.

Example

Italian cuisine is famous all over the world.

意大利美食在全世界都很有名。

B2 adjective /ˈplen.tɪ.fəl/

Plentiful

丰盛的; 大量的

Meaning

abundant; existing in large quantity

Example

The harvest was plentiful this year due to good weather.

今年由于良好的天气，收成非常丰盛。

B2 noun /ˈeɪkər/

acre

Meaning

a unit of land area equal to 4,840 square yards (about 4,047 square meters)

Example

The farmer owns five acres of fertile land.

B2 noun ˈʃeɪdɪd ˈɛəriə

shaded area

遮阳区

Meaning

An area that is protected from direct sunlight.

Example

We sat in a shaded area by the riverbank.

我们坐在河岸的遮阳区。

B2 noun /dɒk/

dock

码头

Meaning

a structure where ships are loaded, unloaded, or repaired

Example

The ship stayed at the dock for two days.

船只在码头停留了两天。

B2 noun ˈpɛs.tɪ.saɪdz

pesticides

杀虫剂

Meaning

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

Example

Excessive pesticides use can harm the environment.

过度使用农药可能会对环境造成伤害。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈkeɪpəbəl/

incapable

无能的

Meaning

lacking the ability, skill, or capacity to do something

Example

He is incapable of understanding complex instructions.

他无法理解复杂的指令。

B2 noun

Patriot

爱国者

B2 verb /pəˈreɪd/

parade

阅兵, 展示

Meaning

to march in a procession; to display publicly; to show off

Example

The soldiers paraded through the streets on Independence Day.

士兵们在独立日游行中阅兵。

B2 adjective /ˈprɒmɪsɪŋ/

promising

有前途的

Meaning

showing signs of future success or potential

Example

She is a promising young scientist with great ideas.

她是一个有前途的年轻科学家，拥有伟大的想法。

B2 adjective /ˈlɪb.ər.əl/

Liberal

自由的; 宽容的; 慷慨的; 思维进步的

Meaning

open-minded; tolerant; generous; progressive in thinking

Example

She has a liberal attitude towards different cultures and beliefs.

她对不同文化和信仰持有自由的态度。

B2 noun /ˈɡɑːr.di.ən/

Guardian

监护人; 守护者

Meaning

a defender, protector, or keeper; a person legally responsible for the care of someone unable to manage their own affairs

Example

After her parents died, her uncle became her legal guardian and took care of her.

在她的父母去世后，她的叔叔成为了她的法定监护人，并照顾了她。

B2 adjective /ˈhɑːrtˌbreɪkɪŋ/

Heartbreaking

令人心碎的; 令人痛心的; 心碎的

Meaning

causing overwhelming distress; very sad or disappointing

Example

The documentary showed heartbreaking scenes of children in poverty.

纪录片展示了贫困中孩子们令人心碎的场景。

B2 noun /səkˈses.ər/

Successor

继任者

Meaning

a person who succeeds another in office; someone who takes over a position or role

Example

The CEO announced his retirement and named his successor for the company.

首席执行官宣布了退休，并为公司指定了继任者。

B2 noun /ˈtrɪl.jən/

trillion

万亿

Meaning

a number equal to 1,000 billion, or 10^12

Example

The company's worth has risen to over a trillion dollars.

公司的价值已经超过了一万亿美元。

B2 adjective /ˈhez.ɪ.tənt/

Hesitant

犹豫不决的; 不确定的; 拒绝的

Meaning

uncertain or unwilling to act; showing doubt or reluctance

Example

She was hesitant to accept the job offer.

她在接受工作邀请时犹豫不决。

B2 noun /plʌɡ/

plug

插头

Meaning

a device used to connect or block an opening

Example

She inserted the plug into the socket.

她把插头插入了插座。

B2 adjective /dɪˈvoʊtɪd/

devoted

奉献的

Meaning

Very loving, loyal, or dedicated.

Example

She is a devoted mother who always puts her children first.

她是一个奉献的母亲，总是把孩子们放在第一位。

B2 verb /suːð/

soothe

安抚

Meaning

to calm or comfort; to relieve pain or distress

Example

The mother soothed her crying baby with a gentle lullaby.

妈妈用温柔的摇篮曲安抚她哭泣的宝宝。

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 adjective /keɪˈɒtɪk/

Chaotic

混乱的; 无秩序的

Meaning

in a state of complete confusion and disorder

Example

The situation became chaotic after the announcement.

情况在公告后变得混乱。

B2 verb /ˈfæs.ɪ.neɪt/

fascinate

迷住

Meaning

to attract and hold the attention of someone; to charm or captivate

Example

The magician's performance fascinated the audience.

魔术师的表演吸引了观众。

B2 noun /laɪm/

Lime

青柠

Meaning

a small green citrus fruit with acidic juice

Example

Add a slice of lime to your drink.

在你的饮料中加入一片青柠。

B2 verb /twiːk/

tweak

微调

Meaning

to make small adjustments; to fine-tune something

Example

We need to tweak the design slightly.

我们需要稍微调整设计。

B2 noun /fɪɡ/

Fig

无花果

Meaning

a soft sweet fruit that is purple or green on the outside and has many small seeds

Example

The fig tree in our backyard produces delicious fruits every summer.

我们后院的无花果树每年夏天都能结出美味的果实。

B2 noun /ˈprɛfəs/

preface

前言

Meaning

an introduction to a book, speech, or other written work

Example

The author explained his motivation in the preface.

作者在前言中解释了他的动机。

B2 noun /ˈraɪdər/

rider

骑手

Meaning

A person who rides a horse, bicycle, motorcycle, or other vehicle.

Example

The rider fell off the horse.

骑手从马背上摔了下来。

B2 noun /ˈmeɪər/

mayor

市长

Meaning

The elected head of a city, town, or municipality.

Example

The mayor announced a new policy to improve public transport.

市长宣布了一项新政策，以改善公共交通。

B2 noun /ˈbaɪoʊ ˌdeɪtə/

Bio-data

简历

Meaning

biographical data; a resume or curriculum vitae containing personal and professional information

Example

Please submit your bio-data along with the job application.

请将您的简历与求职申请一起提交。

B2 adjective /dɪˈsɛndənt/

descendent

下降的

Meaning

Moving downward; going down or descending.

Example

The river followed a descendent course toward the valley.

河流沿着向下的河道朝着山谷流去。

B2 noun /daɪm/

dime

十分硬币

Meaning

a small coin, especially a U.S. coin worth ten cents

Example

He gave me a dime for the phone call.

他给了我一枚十分硬币用于打电话。

B2 noun /ˈlaɪ.ə.nəs/

Lioness

母狮

Meaning

an adult female lion

Example

The fierce lioness protected her cubs from danger.

那只凶猛的母狮保护着她的小狮子免受危险。

B2 noun /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərɪŋ/

manufacturing

制造业

Meaning

the process of making products on a large scale using machinery

Example

The country is investing heavily in the manufacturing sector.

该国正在大力投资制造业。

B2 noun /ˈpen neɪm/

Pen-name

笔名

Meaning

a fictitious name used by an author instead of their real name; a pseudonym

Example

Mark Twain was the pen-name of Samuel Clemens.

马克·吐温是塞缪尔·克莱门斯的笔名。

B2 noun ˈɡriːn.haʊs ɪˌfɛkt

greenhouse effect

温室效应

Meaning

The trapping of the sun's warmth in a planet's lower atmosphere due to the greater transparency of the atmosphere to visible radiation from the sun than to infrared radiation emitted from the planet's surface.

Example

The greenhouse effect is increasing global temperatures.

温室效应正在增加全球温度。

B2 adjective strəˈtiː.dʒɪk

strategic

战略的

Meaning

Relating to the identification of long-term or overall aims and interests and the means of achieving them.

Example

Strategic policies enhance competitiveness.

战略性政策增强竞争力。

B2 noun /ˈtwaɪ.laɪt/

Twilight

暮光

Meaning

the soft glowing light from the sky when the sun is below the horizon; a period of decline

Example

We walked along the beach at twilight.

我们在暮光下沿着海滩散步。

B2 noun ˈbɪz.nɪs ˈfaɪ.næns

business finance

商业财务

Meaning

The area of finance that deals with sources of funding and the capital structure of corporations.

Example

Effective business finance enhances profitability.

有效的商业财务提高了盈利能力。

B2 verb /hɔːlt/

halt

停止

Meaning

to stop or bring to a stop

Example

The train suddenly halted at the station.

火车突然在车站停了下来。

B2 verb /ˈɔː.tə.meɪt/

automate

自动化

Meaning

To make a process or system operate automatically by means of machines or computers.

Example

Many companies automate their processes to save time.

许多公司自动化其流程以节省时间。

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 verb /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃieɪt/

differentiate

区分

Meaning

To recognize or make a distinction between things.

Example

It is important to differentiate between fact and opinion.

重要的是区分事实和意见。

B2 noun /ˌreɡ.jʊˈleɪ.ʃənz/

regulations

规定

Meaning

Rules or directives made and maintained by an authority.

Example

Strict regulations ensure fair practices.

严格的规定确保公平的做法。

B2 adjective /lɪˈdʒɪt.ɪ.mət/

Legitimate

合法的; 有效的; 真实的; 合理的

Meaning

lawful; valid; genuine; reasonable

Example

He has a legitimate reason for being late.

他有正当的理由迟到。

B2 noun /ˈʒɑːn.rə/

genre

类型

Meaning

a style or category of art, music, or literature

Example

Romance is her favorite genre of movies.

浪漫是她最喜欢的电影类型。

B2 noun /ˈklɒzɪt/

closet

衣柜

Meaning

a small room or enclosed space used for storing clothes or other things

Example

She keeps her winter coats in the closet near the door.

她把冬季外套放在门旁的衣柜里。

B2 adjective ˌtek.nəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl

technological

技术的

Meaning

Relating to or involving technology, especially scientific technology.

Example

Technological advancements enable futuristic projects.

技术进步使未来的项目成为可能。

B2 noun /ˈɑːr.mər/

Armour

盔甲

Meaning

protective covering worn by soldiers; metal plating for military vehicles

Example

The knight wore heavy armour to protect himself in battle.

骑士穿着沉重的盔甲以保护自己在战斗中。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈɡreɪt.fəl/

Ungrateful

忘恩负义

Meaning

not feeling or showing thanks for something done or given; not appreciating kindness

Example

She felt he was ungrateful for all the help she had given him.

她觉得他对她给予的所有帮助都忘恩负义。

B2 noun /ˈdiːtʊr/

detour

绕行

Meaning

A longer or less direct route taken to avoid something or reach a destination.

Example

We had to take a detour because the main road was closed.

因为主干道封闭，我们不得不绕行。

B2 verb /ədˈmɪnɪstər/

administer

管理

Meaning

to manage or control the running of; to give or apply medicine or treatment

Example

The nurse will administer the vaccine to all patients.

护士将为所有病人接种疫苗。

B2 adjective /ˌfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/

forthcoming

即将到来

Meaning

about to happen soon; willing to share information

Example

The company announced its forthcoming product launch.

公司宣布了即将到来的产品发布。

B2 adjective /ɡəʊl ɔːˈrɪəntɪd/

goal-oriented

目标导向

Meaning

Focused on achieving specific objectives or targets; driven by clear aims.

Example

Being goal-oriented is crucial for achieving success.

目标导向是成功的关键。

B2 noun /ˈwʊd.pek.ər/

Woodpecker

啄木鸟

Meaning

a bird that pecks at tree bark to find insects and create nesting holes

Example

The woodpecker hammered against the oak tree.

啄木鸟敲击橡树。

B2 adjective /aʊtˈreɪdʒəs/

outrageous

骇人听闻

Meaning

Shockingly bad or excessive; very unusual or amusing.

Example

The comedian told an outrageous joke.

这位喜剧演员讲了一个骇人听闻的笑话。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈkwɒl.ɪ.faɪd/

Unqualified

不合格的; 无资格的;

Meaning

not having the necessary skills or qualifications; complete or absolute

Example

He was unqualified for the engineering position due to lack of experience.

他因缺乏经验而不适合这个工程职位。

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 /ˌkɒrəˈleɪʃən/

correlation

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 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 noun /ˈhɑːt.biːt/

heartbeat

心跳

Meaning

A pulsation of the heart, especially as perceptible to the touch or audible with a stethoscope.

Example

Rubbing the eyes helps normalize the heartbeat.

揉眼睛有助于使心跳恢复正常。

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 adjective /ˈɡɪf.tɪd/

Gifted

天赋的; 才华横溢的

Meaning

having exceptional talent or ability; talented;

Example

She is a gifted musician who plays multiple instruments.

她是一位天赋异禀的音乐家，能演奏多种乐器。

B2 verb /dɪˈmɒlɪʃ/

demolish

拆除

Meaning

to destroy completely, especially a building or structure

Example

The city decided to demolish the old stadium to build a new one.

这座城市决定拆除旧体育场，建造一个新的。

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 adjective /ˈpen.dɪŋ/

Pending

待定; 未决定; 进行中

Meaning

awaiting; not yet decided or settled; in the process of being completed

Example

The application is still pending approval.

申请仍在等待批准。

B2 verb /əˈsaɪn/

assign

分配

Meaning

to give someone a task, duty, or responsibility

Example

The manager will assign tasks to the new employees.

经理将给新员工分配任务。

B2 verb /koʊˈɔːrdɪˌneɪt/

coordinate

协调

Meaning

to organize people or things so that they work together effectively

Example

We need to coordinate our efforts to finish the project on time.

我们需要协调我们的努力，以便按时完成项目。

B2 adjective /ˈstuː.di.əs/

Studious

学霸; 专心学习

Meaning

characterized by diligent study; devoted to learning

Example

She is a studious student who spends hours in the library.

她是一个学霸，常常在图书馆待上好几个小时。

B2 noun/verb /dɪˈpɑːzɪt/

deposit

存款, 预付款

Meaning

to place money in a bank account, or a sum paid in advance as security; a layer of material left naturally

Example

She deposited $500 into her savings account.

她向她的储蓄账户存入了500美元。

B2 noun /ˈsɪɡ.nəlz/

signals

信号

Meaning

A gesture, action, or sound conveying information or instructions.

Example

Signals from deep space were detected last week.

上周探测到了来自深空的信号。

B2 verb /wɪp/

whip

鞭打

Meaning

to strike or beat with a flexible instrument such as a rope or cord

Example

The trainer whipped the horse to make it run faster.

教练用鞭子抽打马匹，使其跑得更快。

B2 adjective /ˈlaɪf.lɒŋ/

lifelong

终生

Meaning

Lasting or existing for the whole of a person's life.

Example

They remained lifelong friends.

他们是终生的朋友。

B2 noun /ˈɒfərɪŋ/

offering

提供

Meaning

something that is given, especially as a gift or contribution

Example

The company’s latest offering is an eco-friendly car.

公司的最新产品是一款环保汽车。

B2 noun /broʊtʃ/

brooch

Meaning

a decorative jewelry pin that is attached to clothing

Example

She wore a beautiful silver brooch on her jacket.

B2 noun /lɔːntʃ/

Launch

快艇

Meaning

a large motorboat or a boat used to transport people and goods

Example

We took a launch to cross the river.

我们乘坐快艇穿越了河流。

B2 verb /kəmˈplaɪ/

comply

遵守

Meaning

to act in accordance with a rule, request, or law

Example

All companies must comply with safety regulations.

所有公司必须遵守安全规定。

B2 noun /ˈɡæm.blər/

Gambler

赌徒

Meaning

a person who gambles regularly, typically someone who cannot resist the urge to gamble

Example

The experienced gambler knew when to fold his cards and when to bet big.

经验丰富的赌徒知道什么时候该放弃牌局，什么时候该下大赌注。

B2 noun /ˈbeə.rər/

Bearer

持有者；文件持有者

Meaning

a person who carries or brings something; holder of a document

Example

The bearer of this message must deliver it quickly.

这个信息的持有者必须快速送达它。

B2 noun /ˈtʃeɪmbər/

chamber

房间

Meaning

a large room used for formal or public events, or a private room.

Example

The king held meetings in his private chamber.

国王在他的私人房间里举行会议。

B2 verb /skæn/

scan

幸福

Meaning

To look at something carefully or quickly; to digitally copy or capture an image or document.

Example

She scanned the document before sending it by email.

她收到奖项时无法隐藏自己的幸福。

B2 adverb /ˈsiː.krət.li/

secretly

偷偷地

Meaning

in a way that is hidden or not known by others

Example

She secretly planned a surprise party for her friend.

她偷偷为她的朋友策划了一个惊喜派对。

B2 noun /ˈkɪlɪŋ/

killing

谋杀

Meaning

the act of causing death, especially deliberately

Example

The movie depicts the brutal killing of the villagers.

电影描绘了村民的残忍谋杀。

B2 noun ˈrɛvənuː

revenue

收入

Meaning

Income, especially when of a company or organization.

Example

The company's revenue grew by 10% this year.

公司的收入今年增长了10%。

B2 noun /ˈɪnfənt/

infant

婴儿

Meaning

A very young child or baby.

Example

The infant was sleeping peacefully in the cradle.

婴儿在摇篮中安静地睡着。

B2 adjective /ʌnfəˈmɪl.jər/

Unfamiliar

不熟悉的; 陌生的

Meaning

not known or recognized; strange

Example

The city was unfamiliar to me since I had never been there before.

这座城市对我来说很陌生，因为我以前从未去过那里。

B2 verb /dɪsˈkɑːrd/

discard

丢弃

Meaning

to throw away something that is no longer needed

Example

She decided to discard the old clothes.

她决定丢弃旧衣服。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈlɪmɪtɪd/

unlimited

无限

Meaning

without any limits or restrictions

Example

The internet plan offers unlimited data for the whole month.

该互联网计划提供整个一个月的无限数据。

B2 noun /ˌsɛlf əˈwɛə.nəs/

self-awareness

自我意识

Meaning

Conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires.

Example

Self-awareness helps in understanding one's emotions and actions.

自我意识有助于理解一个人的情感和行为。

B2 adjective /pælɛˈstɪnɪən/

palestinian

巴勒斯坦的

Meaning

relating to Palestine or its people

Example

The Palestinian people have a rich cultural heritage.

巴勒斯坦人民拥有丰富的文化遗产。

B2 noun ɑːmd ˈkɒn.flɪkt

armed conflict

武装冲突

Meaning

A contest of armed forces; warfare between opposing military forces.

Example

Armed conflict resulted in widespread devastation.

武装冲突导致了广泛的破坏。

B2 verb ˈɛskəleɪt

escalate

升级

Meaning

To increase rapidly; to become more intense or serious

Example

The aging population is escalating at an alarming rate.

老龄化人口正在以惊人的速度升级。

B2 adjective /əbˈsɜːrd/

absurd

荒谬的, 不合理的

Meaning

wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate

Example

It is absurd to think that the earth is flat.

认为地球是平的，这太荒谬了。

B2 adjective /ˈlɪniər/

linear

线性

Meaning

Arranged in or extending along a straight line.

Example

The artist used linear perspective in his drawings.

艺术家在他的画作中使用了线性透视。

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 noun ˌsænɪˈteɪʃən

sanitation

卫生

Meaning

Conditions relating to public health, especially the provision of clean drinking water and adequate sewage disposal.

Example

Good sanitation practices are key to preventing infestations.

良好的卫生实践是防止侵扰的关键。

B2 adjective ˌɪnstrəˈmɛntl

instrumental

重要的

Meaning

Serving as a crucial means, agent, or tool; having a part in bringing about a result.

Example

Children can be instrumental in building a better society.

孩子们可以在建设更好的社会中发挥重要作用。

B2 adverb /kənˈtɪnjuəsli/

Continuously

连续不断地; 持续; 不间断

Meaning

without interruption; in an unbroken sequence

Example

The machine operates continuously for 24 hours.

机器持续运行24小时。

B2 noun /dɪˈpen.dənt/

Dependent

依赖; 被抚养人

Meaning

a person who relies on another for financial support; someone who depends on others

Example

As a tax dependent, she could not file her own tax return separately.

作为税务依赖人，她无法单独提交自己的税表。

B2 phrase teɪk ˈpɜː.sən.əl.i

take personally

把事情看得很个人化

Meaning

To interpret someone's words or actions as a personal attack or criticism.

Example

Don't take it personally, he didn't mean to upset you.

不要太在意，他并没有想要惹你生气。

B2 noun /dɪsˈɡaɪz/

Disguise

伪装; 掩饰

Meaning

a means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity; something that hides the truth

Example

The spy wore an elaborate disguise to avoid being recognized by enemies.

间谍穿着精心设计的伪装，以避免被敌人认出。

B2 adjective /ˈɪnfɪnɪt/

infinite

无限

Meaning

limitless or endless in space, extent, or number

Example

The universe is often described as infinite.

宇宙常被描述为无限的。

B2 verb ˈtrænsfɔːrm

transform

转变

Meaning

To change in form, appearance, or structure; metamorphose.

Example

Volunteering can transform lives and communities.

志愿服务可以转变生活和社区。

B2 verb /reɪd/

raid

突袭

Meaning

to attack suddenly; to search and seize

Example

Police raid the illegal gambling house.

警方突袭非法赌博屋。

B2 adjective /ˈtraɪbəl/

tribal

部落的

Meaning

relating to a tribe or tribes, especially indigenous people

Example

The tribal community has preserved its culture for centuries.

部落社区已经保存了他们的文化几个世纪。

B2 verb /pərˈsuː/

pursue

追求

Meaning

to follow or chase with the intent to catch or achieve something

Example

She decided to pursue her dreams of becoming a doctor.

她决定追求成为医生的梦想。

B2 adjective /prɪˈdɒmɪnənt/

predominant

占主导地位

Meaning

Having superior strength, influence, or authority; most common or noticeable.

Example

The predominant color in the painting is blue.

这幅画中的主要颜色是蓝色。

B2 noun helθ ˈhæzərdz

health hazards

健康危害

Meaning

Risks or dangers to physical health and well-being that can cause illness or injury.

Example

Plastic usage leads to significant health hazards.

塑料使用导致重大的健康危害。