B2 noun /rɪˈsɪp.i.ənt/

Recipient

接收者

Meaning

a person who receives something

Example

She was the recipient of the prestigious award.

她是这个著名奖项的接收者。

B2 verb /ˈflʌrɪʃ/

flourish

Meaning

To grow or develop in a healthy or successful way.

Example

Her business began to flourish after she introduced online sales.

B2 noun ˈskruːtɪni

scrutiny

详细审查

Meaning

Critical observation or examination

Example

The new law is under scrutiny by the legislative body.

新法律正在立法机关的详细审查中。

B2 adjective, noun /ˈɛəriəl/

aerial

空中 / 天线

Meaning

As an adjective: existing or happening in the air. As a noun: an antenna for receiving radio or television signals.

Example

The pilot performed an amazing aerial maneuver.

飞行员执行了一个令人惊叹的空中机动。

B2 noun /ˌek.spɪˈdɪʃ.ən/

Expedition

远征

Meaning

a journey undertaken by a group of people with a particular purpose; organized trip for exploration

Example

The mountain climbing expedition required months of careful planning and preparation.

登山远征需要数月的精心规划和准备。

B2 adjective /ˌsaɪkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/

psychological

心理学的

Meaning

relating to the mind or mental processes.

Example

She studied the psychological effects of trauma on children.

她研究了创伤对儿童的心理影响。

B2 noun /ˈnjuːzˌlɛtər/

newsletter

时事通讯

Meaning

a printed or electronic report containing news or information about a company or organization

Example

The company sends a weekly newsletter to its employees.

公司每周向员工发送时事通讯。

B2 verb /ˈɛmɪˌɡreɪt/

emigrate

移民

Meaning

To leave one's own country in order to settle permanently in another.

Example

Many people emigrated from Europe to America in the 19th century.

许多人在19世纪从欧洲移民到美国。

B2 noun /ˈɪntərvəl/

interval

间隔

Meaning

a period of time between two events or points; a pause or break in activity

Example

There was a short interval between the two performances.

两个表演之间有一个短暂的间隔。

B2 noun /ˌpɜː.sɪˈvɪə.rəns/

perseverance

毅力

Meaning

Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success

Example

His perseverance helped him achieve his dreams.

他的毅力帮助他实现了梦想。

B2 adjective /ˈhaɪˌprəʊfaɪl/

high-profile

高端

Meaning

having a lot of attention or public notice

Example

The CEO attended a high-profile conference in New York.

首席执行官参加了纽约的一场高端会议。

B2 verb /soʊk/

soak

浸泡

Meaning

to make something completely wet by immersing it in liquid

Example

She soaked the clothes in water before washing them.

她在洗衣前把衣服浸泡在水中。

B2 noun rɪˈkruːt.mənt

recruitment

招聘

Meaning

The action of finding new people to join an organization or support a cause.

Example

Recruitment strengthens the workforce.

招聘增强了劳动力。

B2 noun /ˈwɪd.oʊ.ər/

Widower

鳏夫

Meaning

a man whose wife has died and who has not married again

Example

The elderly widower lived alone but had regular visits from his children.

那位年长的鳏夫独自生活，但定期接受孩子们的拜访。

B2 noun ˈɡrætɪtjuːd

gratitude

感恩

Meaning

The quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation.

Example

Gratitude towards the martyrs is a moral duty.

对烈士的感恩是道德责任。

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 adjective /səˈraʊndɪŋ/

surrounding

周围的

Meaning

located all around a particular place or thing; nearby

Example

The surrounding hills were covered in mist.

周围的山丘被雾气覆盖。

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 /ˈɛθɪks/

ethics

伦理

Meaning

moral principles that govern a person's behavior or the conduct of an activity

Example

Business ethics require companies to act fairly and responsibly.

商业伦理要求公司公平且负责任地行事。

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 adverb /ˈliːɡəli/

legally

合法地

Meaning

in a way that is allowed by law

Example

He is legally responsible for his actions.

他对自己的行为负有合法责任。

B2 noun /ˈteɪbəlˌspun/

tablespoon

汤匙

Meaning

a spoon used for serving or eating food, typically holding about 15 milliliters

Example

She stirred the soup with a tablespoon.

她用汤匙搅拌了汤。

B2 noun /rɪˈsiː.vər/

Receiver

接收器

Meaning

a person or thing that receives something; the part of a telephone containing the earpiece and mouthpiece

Example

She picked up the receiver to answer the phone call.

她拿起听筒接听电话。

B2 verb prəˈmoʊtɪŋ

promoting

促进

Meaning

Supporting or actively encouraging; helping to develop or increase.

Example

Promoting practical education ensures skill development.

推广实践教育确保技能发展。

B2 noun /ˈpɛzənt/

peasant

农民

Meaning

a poor farmer or agricultural laborer who owns or rents a small piece of land for cultivation

Example

The peasant worked hard in the fields from dawn to dusk.

农民从黎明到黄昏在田地里辛勤劳作。

B2 noun /feɪz/

Phase

阶段; 变化或发展的过程中一个明确的阶段或时期

Meaning

a distinct period or stage in a process of change or development

Example

The project is now in its final phase.

该项目现在处于最后阶段。

B2 adjective /ˈles.ər/

Lesser

较小

Meaning

smaller in amount; of lower importance; inferior

Example

He chose the lesser of two evils when making his decision.

他在做决定时选择了较小的恶。

B2 adjective /ˈfes.tɪv/

Festive

节日的; 欢乐的; 节庆的

Meaning

joyful; celebratory; having the characteristics of a festival

Example

The house looked festive with colorful decorations.

房子看起来很有节日气氛，装饰色彩斑斓。

B2 noun /ˈsæŋk.tʃuˌɛr.i/

sanctuary

庇护所

Meaning

A place of safety, refuge, or protection; a sacred place.

Example

The forest is a sanctuary for endangered animals.

森林是濒危动物的庇护所。

B2 noun /ˌɛvəˈluːʃən/

evolution

进化

Meaning

the gradual development of something, especially from a simple to a more complex form

Example

The theory of evolution explains how species change over time.

进化论解释了物种如何随着时间变化。

B2 adjective /ˈɡraʊndɪd/

grounded

脚踏实地

Meaning

Well balanced and sensible; having a sound basis in reality or fact.

Example

Staying grounded during difficult situations helps with resilience.

在困难的情况下保持脚踏实地有助于增强韧性。

B2 adjective /ˌbaɪəʊdɪˈɡreɪdəbl/

biodegradable

可生物降解的

Meaning

Capable of being decomposed by natural biological processes, typically by bacteria or other living organisms, without causing harm to the environment.

Example

Biodegradable materials break down naturally without harming the environment.

可生物降解的材料自然分解，不会对环境造成伤害。

B2 adverb /ˈstɛdɪli/

steadily

稳定地

Meaning

in a regular and continuous way; without stopping or changing

Example

The company's profits have been increasing steadily.

公司的利润稳定增长。

B2 noun /slɛdʒ/

sledge

雪橇

Meaning

a vehicle for traveling over snow, often pulled by animals

Example

The children rode a sledge down the snowy hill.

孩子们从雪山上滑下了雪橇。

B2 noun /lɔːɡ/

Log

木头

Meaning

a piece of a dead or felled tree trunk or branch, especially one stripped of bark

Example

They sat on a log by the campfire.

他们坐在篝火旁的木头上。

B2 noun /ˈsɪmbəl/

Symbol

符号

Meaning

a mark or character used as a conventional representation of an object, function, or process

Example

The dove is a symbol of peace.

鸽子是和平的象征。

B2 noun /ˈfɒsɪl/

fossil

化石

Meaning

the remains or impression of a prehistoric plant or animal embedded in rock

Example

The fossil of a dinosaur was discovered in the mountains.

在山中发现了一只恐龙化石。

B2 noun /hɔrn/

Horn

角

Meaning

a hard pointed projection on the head of certain animals; a musical instrument

Example

The rhinoceros used its horn to defend itself.

犀牛用角来保护自己。

B2 noun /ˈkɒmpoʊst/

compost

堆肥

Meaning

decayed organic matter used as fertilizer

Example

The gardener added compost to enrich the soil.

园丁添加了堆肥来丰富土壤。

B2 adjective /ʌnˈbreɪkəbəl/

Unbreakable

不能被打破或损坏；非常强大和耐用

Meaning

not able to be broken or damaged; very strong and durable

Example

Their friendship formed an unbreakable bond.

他们的友谊形成了一个坚不可摧的纽带。

B2 noun /ˌɛdɪˈtɔːriəl/

editorial

社论

Meaning

A newspaper article expressing the opinion of the editor or publisher.

Example

The newspaper published an editorial criticizing government policy.

报纸发布了一篇批评政府政策的社论。

B2 noun /ˈfʊtɪdʒ/

footage

视频录制

Meaning

a recorded film or video, especially one that is used for news or documentaries

Example

The footage of the protest was shown on television all day.

抗议的录像整天在电视上播放。

B2 adjective /ˈfæktʃuəl/

Factual

基于事实的; 真实的

Meaning

based on facts; accurate; true

Example

The report contains only factual information.

报告仅包含事实性的信息。

B2 noun /ˈmeɪn.tən.əns/

maintenance

维护

Meaning

The process of keeping something in proper working condition; upkeep.

Example

Regular maintenance increases the lifespan of machines.

定期维护可延长机器的寿命。

B2 noun /ˈɪntərfeɪs/

interface

界面

Meaning

a point where two systems, subjects, or organizations meet and interact

Example

The user interface is designed to be intuitive and user-friendly.

用户界面被设计为直观且用户友好。

B2 noun /ˈsɪblɪŋ/

sibling

兄弟姐妹

Meaning

A brother or sister.

Example

She has three siblings, two brothers and one sister.

她有三个兄弟姐妹，两个兄弟和一个妹妹。

B2 noun /kənˈspɪrəsi/

conspiracy

阴谋

Meaning

A secret plan by a group to do something unlawful or harmful.

Example

The police uncovered a conspiracy to overthrow the government.

警方揭露了一项推翻政府的阴谋。

B2 adjective /ˈaʊtˌɡoʊɪŋ/

outgoing

外向

Meaning

Friendly and sociable; inclined to mix with others.

Example

He is an outgoing person who loves meeting new people.

他是一个外向的人，喜欢结识新朋友。

B2 verb, noun /stæb/

stab

刺伤

Meaning

to pierce or wound with a pointed weapon or object

Example

He was stabbed in the back during the altercation.

他在争执中背部被刺伤。

B2 noun /ˈɛntəti/

entity

实体

Meaning

something that exists as a single and complete unit; an organization or being

Example

The new company will operate as a separate legal entity.

新公司将作为一个独立的法律实体运作。

B2 adjective /mɪsˈliːdɪŋ/

misleading

误导性的

Meaning

giving the wrong idea or impression

Example

The advertisement was misleading and gave false information.

广告具有误导性，并提供了虚假的信息。

B2 noun /heɪ/

hay

干草

Meaning

grass that has been cut, dried, and stored for use as animal feed

Example

The cows were eating hay in the barn.

牛在谷仓里吃干草。

B2 adjective /ˈaɪsi/

Icy

冰冷的; 极冷的; 敌对的

Meaning

extremely cold; covered with ice; unfriendly or hostile

Example

The icy wind made everyone shiver.

冰冷的风让每个人都颤抖。

B2 noun /ˈdɛltə/

delta

三角洲

Meaning

A landform at the mouth of a river where it splits into several outlets.

Example

The Nile Delta is one of the most fertile regions in Egypt.

尼罗河三角洲是埃及最肥沃的地区之一。

B2 adjective /ˌæksɪˈdɛntl/

accidental

偶然的

Meaning

happening by chance, unintentionally

Example

The fire was caused by an accidental spark.

火灾是由偶然的火花引起的。

B2 noun /flɔː/

flaw

缺陷

Meaning

a defect or imperfection in something

Example

The diamond had a small flaw that was barely visible.

钻石有一个几乎看不见的小缺陷。

B2 verb /daɪˈvɜːrt/

divert

Meaning

to turn aside from a course; to redirect or entertain

Example

The police diverted traffic to a side road.

B2 noun /ˈsaɪkloʊn/

cyclone

气旋

Meaning

a large-scale air mass that rotates around a strong center of low atmospheric pressure; a violent tropical storm

Example

The cyclone caused severe flooding along the coast.

气旋在沿海地区造成了严重的洪水。

B2 noun /kənˈvɜːrtər/

converter

转换器

Meaning

a device or person that changes something from one form, system, or use to another; a tool that converts data, energy, or materials

Example

The engineer used a converter to change AC power into DC power.

工程师使用转换器将交流电转换为直流电。

B2 verb səˈsteɪnd

sustained

持续的

Meaning

Strengthened and supported; not allowed to weaken or fail.

Example

The proposal was not sustained.

该提案没有得到支持。

B2 adverb /ˈaʊər.li/

Hourly

每小时; 每小时发生或做的事; 持续

Meaning

every hour; happening or done each hour; continuously

Example

The weather report is updated hourly.

天气报告每小时更新一次。

B2 noun /haɪˈiː.nə/

Hyena

鬣狗

Meaning

a wild animal of Africa and Asia that looks like a dog and makes a sound like laughter

Example

The hyena laughed in the darkness of the night.

猎狗在黑暗的夜晚笑了。

B2 noun əˈkɔːrd

accord

协议

Meaning

An official agreement or treaty.

Example

The accord emphasized gradual progress.

协议强调了渐进的进展。

B2 noun /ˌmɒdəˈreɪʃən/

moderation

Meaning

The avoidance of excess or extremes; keeping balance or within reasonable limits.

Example

He drinks wine in moderation.

B2 verb /ɪmˈplaɪ/

imply

暗示

Meaning

To suggest something without directly stating it.

Example

Her tone seemed to imply that she was upset.

她的语气似乎暗示她很不高兴。

B2 noun /ˈdɪɡ.nə.ti/

Dignity

尊严，尊重，自尊

Meaning

the state of being worthy of honor or respect; composure and self-respect

Example

Despite facing hardships, she maintained her dignity throughout the ordeal.

尽管面临困难，她在整个考验过程中保持了尊严。

B2 adjective /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/

insignificant

微不足道

Meaning

Too small or unimportant to be worth considering.

Example

The cost was so insignificant that nobody noticed it.

费用微不足道，以至于没有人注意到。

B2 adjective /dɪˈvaɪn/

Divine

神圣的; 天上的; 类似神的; 与上帝或神灵有关

Meaning

heavenly; sacred; godlike; relating to God or a deity

Example

The divine beauty of the sunset took their breath away.

夕阳的神圣美景让他们屏息凝视。

B2 adjective /vɪkˈtɔː.ri.əs/

Victorious

胜利的

Meaning

having won a victory; successful in a struggle or contest

Example

The victorious team celebrated their championship win with great joy.

胜利的队伍以巨大的喜悦庆祝他们的冠军胜利。

B2 noun /ˌmɒd.ən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

modernization

现代化

Meaning

The process of adapting something to modern needs or habits.

Example

Modernization of industries reduces pollution.

工业的现代化减少了污染。

B2 adjective /ˈhɑːrti/

Hearty

热情友好; 丰富而滋养

Meaning

enthusiastic and friendly; substantial and nourishing

Example

He gave us a hearty welcome when we arrived at his home.

当我们到达他家时，他给了我们热情的欢迎。

B2 verb /ˈpɪnpɔɪnt/

pinpoint

精确定位

Meaning

to locate or identify something with precision

Example

The detective was able to pinpoint the exact location of the suspect.

侦探能够精确地定位嫌疑人的位置。

B2 noun fəˈtɪl.ɪ.ti

fertility

肥力

Meaning

The quality of being fertile; fruitfulness.

Example

Fertility of the soil is crucial for farming.

土壤的肥力对农业至关重要。

B2 noun /ɡriːnz/

Greens

绿叶蔬菜

Meaning

Leafy vegetables such as spinach, lettuce, and cabbage

Example

Eating greens is important for good health.

吃绿色蔬菜对健康很重要。

B2 verb /əˈrɪdʒɪneɪt/

originate

起源

Meaning

to come into existence; to begin; to create or produce

Example

The tradition originated in ancient times.

这个传统起源于古代。

B2 noun /ˈdɔː.weɪ/

doorway

门口

Meaning

the space where a door opens into a room or building

Example

She stood in the doorway waiting for him to arrive.

她站在门口，等待他的到来。

B2 noun, adjective /ˈsoʊʃəlɪst/

socialist

社会主义者

Meaning

a person who advocates for socialism; relating to socialism

Example

He is a well-known socialist writer.

他是一个著名的社会主义作家。

B2 noun /æmˈfɪbiən/

amphibian

Meaning

A cold-blooded vertebrate animal that can live both on land and in water.

Example

A frog is a common amphibian that lives both in water and on land.

B2 verb /kreɪv/

crave

渴望, 强烈的欲望

Meaning

to have a strong desire for something

Example

She craves adventure and often travels to remote places.

她渴望冒险，并经常前往偏远的地方。

B2 noun fəˈnɒm.ɪ.nə

phenomena

现象

Meaning

Facts or situations that are observed to exist or happen, especially ones whose cause or explanation is in question.

Example

Phenomena like floods disrupt agricultural systems.

像洪水这样的现象扰乱了农业系统。

B2 noun /mɪl/

mill

磨坊

Meaning

a building equipped with machinery for grinding grain or manufacturing goods

Example

The old flour mill has been converted into a museum.

那座老面粉厂已被改建为博物馆。

B2 noun daɪˈvɜːsɪti

diversity

多样性

Meaning

The state of being diverse; variety.

Example

Biodiversity promotes ecosystem stability and resilience.

生物多样性促进了生态系统的稳定性和恢复力。

B2 noun /'ræd.ɪʃ/

Radish

小萝卜

Meaning

a small pungent edible root vegetable with white or red skin

Example

The farmer harvested fresh radishes from the garden.

农民从花园里收获了新鲜的小萝卜。

B2 noun ˈsʌbˌaɪtəlz

subtitles

字幕

Meaning

Captions displayed at the bottom of a movie or television screen that translate or transcribe the dialogue or narrative.

Example

Use subtitles for better understanding.

使用字幕以更好地理解。

B2 verb /ˌriːkriˈeɪt/

recreate

重新创建

Meaning

to create or produce something again, especially a new version of something lost or destroyed

Example

The team recreated the lost dataset from backups.

团队从备份中重新创建了丢失的数据集。

B2 noun /ˈtrɒli/

Troly

电车

Meaning

an electric vehicle that runs on rails or tracks in the street

Example

The trolley runs through the city center every fifteen minutes.

电车每十五分钟通过市中心。

B2 adverb /ˈprez.ənt.li/

Presently

目前; 很快; 稍后

Meaning

at the present time; soon; in a little while

Example

The doctor will see you presently.

医生很快就会见到你。

B2 verb /pərˈsiːvd/

perceived

幸福

Meaning

to become aware of something through the senses or the mind; to understand or interpret

Example

She perceived a hint of sadness in his voice.

当她收到奖项时，她无法掩饰自己的幸福。

B2 adjective /dʌm/

Dumb

愚蠢的; 哑的; 傻的

Meaning

unable to speak; silent; lacking intelligence; stupid

Example

She remained dumb during the entire meeting.

她在整个会议中保持沉默。

B2 noun /ˈwaɪld.laɪf ˌkɒnsərˈveɪʃən/

wildlife conservation

野生动物保护

Meaning

The practice of protecting wild animal species and their habitats in order to maintain healthy wildlife species or populations and to restore, protect or enhance natural ecosystems.

Example

Wildlife conservation aims to protect endangered species.

野生动物保护旨在保护濒危物种。

B2 verb /əˈplɔːd/

applaud

鼓掌

Meaning

to show approval by clapping or expressing admiration

Example

The audience applauded the performance.

观众为表演鼓掌。

B2 noun /ˌprɒb.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Probability

概率

Meaning

the likelihood that something will happen; a mathematical measure of how likely something is to occur

Example

There is a high probability of rain tomorrow.

明天有很高的降雨概率。

B2 noun /ˈtɜːr.nɪp/

Turnip

萝卜

Meaning

a round root vegetable with white or purple skin and white flesh

Example

We grew turnips in our vegetable garden.

我们在菜园里种了萝卜。

B2 noun /ˈboʊld.nəs/

Boldness

大胆; 勇气

Meaning

willingness to take risks; confidence and courage in behavior

Example

Her boldness in confronting the problem impressed everyone.

她在面对问题时的大胆让所有人都印象深刻。

B2 noun ˌæn.tiˈɒk.sɪ.dənts

antioxidants

抗氧化剂

Meaning

A substance that may prevent or delay some types of cell damage.

Example

Fruits and vegetables are rich in antioxidants.

水果和蔬菜富含抗氧化剂。

B2 noun /ˈfreɪ.ɡrəns/

Fragrance

香气; 香水

Meaning

a pleasant, sweet smell; a perfume or cologne

Example

The fragrance of jasmine flowers filled the entire garden in the evening.

夜晚，茉莉花的香气弥漫整个花园。

B2 adjective /ɪnˈsɛnsətɪv/

insensitive

迟钝的

Meaning

Showing or feeling no concern for others' feelings.

Example

His insensitive comment hurt her deeply.

他迟钝的评论深深伤害了她。

B2 adjective ˈkɒɡnɪtɪv

cognitive

认知的

Meaning

Related to mental processes of perception, memory, judgment, and reasoning.

Example

Cognitive functions improve with practice and learning.

认知功能通过练习和学习得到改善。

B2 verb ˈɪmplɪmentɪd

implemented

实施

Meaning

Put a decision or plan into effect; carried out or executed.

Example

The master plans were partially implemented.

主要计划已部分实施。

B2 adjective əˈstaʊn.dɪŋ

astounding

惊人的，令人震惊的，令人惊讶的

Meaning

Surprisingly impressive or notable; causing shock or surprise.

Example

The magician's astounding tricks left the audience speechless.

魔术师的惊人技巧让观众目瞪口呆。

B2 noun /ɑːrtʃ/

arch

拱门

Meaning

a curved symmetrical structure spanning an opening and typically supporting the weight above it

Example

The ancient arch still stands in the city center.

古老的拱门仍然屹立在城市中心。

B2 noun steɪks

stakes

赌注

Meaning

A strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end, driven into the ground.

Example

The stakes were high for the success of the project.

赌注对项目的成功至关重要。

B2 adjective /ˈtɒksɪk/

Toxic

有毒的; 有害的或令人不悦的

Meaning

poisonous; very harmful or unpleasant

Example

The factory released toxic chemicals into the river.

工厂将有毒化学品排放到河里。

B2 adjective /ˌʌnɪnˈtenʃənəl/

Unintentional

非故意的；意外的

Meaning

not done on purpose; accidental

Example

The damage to the car was unintentional.

车的损坏是非故意的。

B2 noun /ˈeɪlmənt/

ailment

疾病

Meaning

An illness, typically a minor one.

Example

He went to the doctor for a minor stomach ailment.

他因小的胃病去看了医生。

B2 noun prɒsˈpɛr.ɪ.ti

prosperity

繁荣

Meaning

The state of being prosperous; success or wealth.

Example

The country achieved great prosperity during the last decade.

这个国家在过去十年中取得了巨大的繁荣。

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 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 adjective /ˈtrɒp.ɪ.kəl/

tropical

热带

Meaning

Relating to the tropics; characterized by hot and humid climate.

Example

The Amazon rainforest is home to many tropical species.

亚马逊雨林是许多热带物种的家园。

B2 noun /sɪv/

Seive

筛子

Meaning

a utensil consisting of a wire or plastic mesh held in a frame, used for straining solids from liquids

Example

She used a sieve to separate the flour from lumps.

她使用筛子将面粉与结块分开。

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 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 noun /prɪˈdɪk.ʃən/

Prediction

预测

Meaning

a statement about what will happen in the future; a forecast

Example

The weather prediction says it will rain tomorrow.

天气预测说明天会下雨。

B2 noun /kəˈmiː.li.ən/

Chameleon

变色龙

Meaning

a lizard that can change color to match its surroundings

Example

The chameleon changed its color from green to brown.

变色龙将颜色从绿色变为棕色。

B2 interjection /ˈbrɑː.voʊ/

bravo

布拉沃

Meaning

used to express approval, admiration, or praise

Example

The audience shouted 'Bravo!' after the stunning performance.

观众在精彩的表演后大喊“布拉沃！”

B2 noun ˈmɒn.ɪ.tər.ɪŋ

monitoring

监控

Meaning

The action of observing and checking the progress or quality of something over a period of time.

Example

Monitoring ensures compliance with standards.

监控确保符合标准。

B2 verb /reɪl/

rail

抗议

Meaning

to complain or protest strongly about something

Example

He railed against the unfair decision.

他抗议不公平的决定。

B2 noun prəˈtæɡənɪst

protagonist

主角

Meaning

The leading character or one of the major characters in a drama, movie, novel, or other fictional text.

Example

Charles Darnay is one of the protagonists of the story.

查尔斯·达尔内是故事中的主角之一。

B2 adverb /ˈdɛspərətli/

desperately

绝望地

Meaning

in a way that shows despair or great need

Example

He called for help desperately after the accident.

事故发生后，他绝望地呼叫帮助。

B2 verb /spɪl/

spill

洒

Meaning

to cause liquid to flow or fall out of a container by accident

Example

Be careful not to spill your coffee.

小心不要洒出你的咖啡。

B2 noun /diˈoʊ.dər.ənt/

Deodorant

除臭剂

Meaning

a substance that removes or conceals unpleasant smells, especially bodily odors

Example

She applied deodorant before going to the gym to stay fresh during workout.

她在去健身房之前涂了除臭剂，以保持训练时的清新。